HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 20, 2007
PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of September Agenda
3. Approval of August meeting minutes
4. Scott County 2030 Parks Vision - Scott Themig with Scott County
5. CIP Report
6. Advertising Policy for City Parks
7. Events (Autumn Gathering, Tour the Parks, Halloween) - Angie Barstad
8. Future Meetin~ Date
a. October 251 , 2007 at 6pm in the City Council Chambers
Adjournment
Parks Advisory Committee Minutes
8/23/07
7:05 p.m. -7:40 p.m.
Members Present: Mike Feriancek, Kyle Haugen, Dan Ruhme, Ron Ceminsky,
Staff Present: Angela Barstad, Al Friedges, Cari Wiita
Meetin!!: called to order at 7:05 pm bv Mike Feriancek
Approval of Au!!:ust A!!:enda: Al Friedges added Canoe/Kayak Rack Update to the agenda.
Mike Feriancek motioned to approve the August agenda with the addition; Kyle Haugen second,
approved.
Proiect Updates: Al Friedges updated the following projects
. Ryan Park lighting proiect - This project is completed. Collisys Electrical was
chosen for the electrical installation. The job was not completed on the
completion date. Staff is working with Collisys Electrical on a punch list item and
restoration issues. PLA Y was able to use the lights at the end of season.
. Ryan Park Improvements - The following have been installed at Ryan Park:
scoreboard, back stop hoods, poles for protective netting. The digging for the
black stops will start soon. There will be a dedication ceremony next spring.
. Play Equipment Update - Woods in the Wilds equipment has been installed. This
equipment was installed because of a petition that was signed by numerous
households in the area. This petition explained that Woods in the Wilds was the
closes park to most of the neighborhoods yet had not equipment. The next closest
park was very difficult to get to with children because of the busy street that had
to be taken to get to the park.
Howard Lake equipment was installed.
. Jeffers Pond Park/Howard Lake Park Improvement Update - The trail in Jeffers
pond along with a 10 stall parking lot and basketball court in Howard Lake went
out to bid. Prior Lake blacktop was selected to do the work. All black top work
will be completed before the 2007/08 school year begins.
. Canoe/Kayak Rack Update - All racks are installed at Sand Point beach. Angie
Barstad stated there were no reservations at these racks, which opened
approximately 1 month ago. There will be more marketing around these racks
next year via the City webpage, local cable, Wavelength and Prior Lake
American.
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Mike Feriancek; second by Ron Ceminsky, approved.
Meeting adjourned, 7:40 pm
Next meeting: September 201\ 2007, 6:00pm City Council Chambers, City Hall
(4646 Dakota St.)
2030 Parks, Trails, and
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Why we are here...
o Share information Scott
County's parks, trails, and
open space efforts
o Discuss the 2030 Parks,
Trails, and Open Space Plan
update
o Learn from you
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Background: Regional Parks
o Scott County is one of ten
Regional Park Implementing
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. Created in the mid 1970's
under state legislation
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Council
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Background: Regional Parks
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Background: Regiotlall>arks
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Regional Park Policy Plan
. New Units:
Acquisition Master Plan
. Stakeholder based process to
Identify need, natural resource
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potential uses, stewardship plan,
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Background: City-Town/Regional Parks
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CitylTown Regional Park
Focus of the Park or Trail
Neighborhood or community based Parks: Natural resource based,
for recreation or transportation water front access when
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Park SiZe
<1 acre to > 1 00 acres
Trails: Regional connections
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300 acres and up
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NelghborhoodlcltyllownShip
Multi-clty to multi-cClunty
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Backgrotlnd: County Efforts
[J County Began Work on
Parks in Early 1970's
. Collaboration with Suburban
Hennepin Regional Park
District (Three Rivers Park
District)
Background: County Efforts
[] Joi nt Powers
Agreement Updated in
1991
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Backgroutld: County Efforts
o County Board Recognized
Increasing Demand for
Park Services in Early
2000's
. Began the process to
amend the Joint Powers
A$)reement with Three
Rivers Park District
Background: Interim Plan (2004)
o Primary Plan Outcomes
. Identified a future role for
Scott County in the
regional park system
. Identified that the County's
role is to provide natural
resource based system
Interim Scott County Parks. Trails,
and Open Space System Policy Plan
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Background: Interim Plan
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Assess and quantify needs for parks, trails, and open space opportunities.
Identify preferred locations for future parks, trails, and open space which meet the natural
resource protection and recreational needs of current and future residents.
Preserving and maintaining ecological Integrity Is Important in creating, developing and
maintaining the system of parks, trails, ano open space In Scott County.
Provide a diversity of natural resource based recreational opportunities.
Develop fadlltles tha.t compliment rather than duplicate city/township facilities.
Fadlltate a coordinated system of Federal, State, regional, coun!:y, city and township park,
tr. a.u~and. open SPace facilities and services which meet the needs of current and future
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Background: County Board Recent Actions
o 2006: Created Parks
Advisory Commission
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district and two at large
o 2006/2007: Staffing (two
staff)
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oriented
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Background: County Board Strategies
o County Board Adopted Parks, Trails, and Open Space Strategy 2006-2009
. Develop funding plan for acquisition of land within park boundaries.
. Pursue acquisitions as available within park boundaries and search areas, as
defined by Metro Council, from willing sellers.
. Manage County owned lands within existing parks (Doyle-Kennefick/including
homestead", Spring Lake/Including completing encroachment process, Cedar lake
and Scott Kegional Trail).
. Public Works continues maintenance with direction from Parks staff and develop
options and plan for long-term maintenance.
. Enhance partnerships with other park providers and other governmental units to
identify opportunities and to achieve greater efficiency.
Discuss and define a future Three Rivers Pa.rk District rela~lonshlp.
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Background: Current Work Plan
[] 2007: Based on County Board Adopted
Strategies
. Finalize first Parks Improvement Program (CIP) for the County
. Commence discussion with Three Rivers Park District on future
relationship
. Determine interim operations plan for Cedar Lake Farm Day Resort
. Initiate work on operation~ lTIanagement program
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Background: Current Work Plan
o 2008: Based on County
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. Initiate Blakeley Bluffs
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. Initiate more detailed work
on Regional Trail alignments
. Develop park .operations and
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Background: Current Work I>lan
o 2009: Based on County
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2030 Comprehensive Plan Update
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SCOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GOVERNMENT CENTER 114.200 FOURTH AVENUE WEST. SHAKOPEE, MN 55379-1220
(952) 496-8344 . Fax (952) 496-8840 . Web www.co,scott,mn,us
Mark Themig
Parks Program Manager
mthem ig@co.scott.mn.us
September 12, 2007
Prior Lake Parks Advisory Commission
c/o Angie Barstad
4646 Dakota Street Southeast
Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Subject:
Scott County 2030 Parks, Trail, and Open Space Plan Update
Dear Chair and Members of the Parks Advisory Commission:
On behalf of the Scott County Board and the Scott County Parks Advisory Commission, I want to thank
you for the opportunity to attend your September meeting to share information on Scott County's role as
part of the Metropolitan Regional Park System, and to learn from you how our long term plans might be
structured to better meet the needs of residents in Prior Lake.
Like Prior Lake, Scott County is required to update its Comprehensive Plan that will guide development
through 2030, and the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan is a specific chapter in this document. In order
to obtain feedback that we need for the update, we are visiting all the cities and townships in August and
September to provide an overview of the County's role in providing parks and trails, and to get feedback
from you on how our plan should recognize your local needs that are best provided at a county level. Prior
Lake will also have an opportunity to review the draft plan during the formal six month agency review
period that will occur in 2008, and we are planning a focus group meeting with area agency staff for
September or early October to make sure we identify key connections and interfaces.
Background
Regional Park System
Scott County is one of the Metropolitan Council's ten Regional Park Implementing Agencies. The Regional
Park System was created in the mid 1970's by the Metropolitan Council to provide parks and trails that
serve a regional use - typically several cities - on a local basis. In some respects, the Regional Park
System was intended to supplement the State Park system by providing large park, park preserves, and
regional trails within the metropolitan urban area.
The Regional Park System is designated as follows:
Cateaorv
Regional Park
Regional Park Reserve
Regional Trail
Special Features
Size
300-800 acres
1,000+ acres
Varies
Varies
Service Area
3-5 communities
County or multi-county
With connections, serves metropolitan area
Local/Regional
An Equal Opportunity/Safety Aware Employer
Differences between City and Regional Parks and Trails
One of the primary questions that comes up regarding new efforts in regional parks is the difference
between city and regional parks. The following is a general overview of the typical differences:
Item City CountylRegional Park
Focus of the Park or Trail Neighborhood or community Parks: Natural resource based,
based for recreation or water front access when feasible
transportation Trails: Regional connections
between cities and counties
Park Size <1 acre to >100 acres 300 acres and up
Service Area Neiohborhood/city Multi-city to multi-county
Park Amenities Play equipment, sports facilities, Natural areas, trails, large picnic
trails, picnic facilities, special use facilities (250+), nature
features (e.g. water parks, interpretive areas, water front
community centers, etc.), natural facilities
areas
Funding Sources Primarily city based: park Combination of regional funds
dedication, general fund, special through Metropolitan Council,
revenue, state grants, local county contributions, bonding,
referendums referendums
Historical Efforts in Scott County
Scott County was an active participant in early regional park efforts through its acquisition of Spring Lake
Regional Park in the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Township area. However, the County's regional parks were
primarily developed through a joint powers agreement with Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District
(now called Three Rivers Park District). This joint powers agreement resulted in the creation of Murphy-
Hanrehan Regional Park Reserve in Savage/Credit River Township and Cleary Lake Regional Park in
Prior Lake/Spring Lake Township/Credit River Township.
Recent Actions
As a result of the rapid growth in the County and increasing demand for park services, the County Board
decided in 2004 to amend the agreement with Three Rivers Park District to have the County assume more
responsibility for the acquisition and development of new regional park and trail units in the county. The
joint powers agreement was dissolved and a new memo of understanding was drafted where Three Rivers
Park District would continue to own and operate Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve and Cleary Lake
Regional Park, and the County would focus resources on new park and trail units.
This new responsibility for the County required the creation of the first Park, Trail, and Open Space plan,
which was adopted by the County Board in 2004. The plan identified future regional park and trail units
that would serve the growing county through 2020. We now are in the process of updating that plan to
identify needs through 2030.
Since 2004, the County Board has taken significant steps related to preserving lands that have been
identified by the Metropolitan Council as important to protect. The two most significant actions include the
acquisition of approximately 440 acres of land that will some day make up the +/- 900 acre Doyle-
Kennefick Regional Park in Cedar lake Township, and the acquisition of the day resort known as Cedar
Lake Farm in Helena Township. This latest acquisition has been combined with approximately 173 acres
of land that the County received as part of a development, and someday will result in a +/- 310 acre Cedar
Lake Farm Regional Park.
In addition to land acquisition, the County has also completed a development master plan for Spring Lake
Regional Park. This plan opens up access to the lake for recreational activities, creates natural and paved
trail loops, and preserves the important natural resources on the site. The timeline for developing Spring
Lake Regional Park is contingent on funding, which has not yet been established.
Future Work
The County Board has adopted several strategies for 2006-2009 that will guide future work. These
include:
· Develop funding plan for acquisition of land within park boundaries.
· Pursue acquisitions as available within park boundaries and search areas, as defined by Metro
Council, from willing sellers.
· Manage County owned lands within existing parks (Doyle-Kenneficklincluding homestead,
Spring Lake/including completing encroachment process, Cedar Lake and Scott Regional
Trail).
· Public Works continues maintenance with direction from Parks staff and develop options and
plan for long-term maintenance.
· Enhance partnerships with other park providers and other governmental units to identify
opportunities and to achieve greater efficiency.
· Discuss and define a future Three Rivers Park District relationship.
· Explore creative natural resource planning and policy development as part of 2030
Comprehensive Plan for public/private partnerships.
· Prepare Master Plan for Doyle-Kennefick 2007-2008 to qualify for Regional and State funding.
· Develop Acquisition Master Plan for Blakeley Bluffs 2008 - 2009 to qualify for Regional and
State funding.
· Prepare Cedar Lake Acquisition Master Plan to qualify for Regional and State funding.
· Prepare a development and operation timetable for Spring Lake Regional Park.
· Prepare long-term development and operation budget needs and define sources to address
those needs.
· Compete for Regional and State funding for Park operations, acquisition and development.
2030 Scott County Parks, Trail, and Open Space Plan
Parks, Trails, and Open Space
As part of the County's 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, we are starting to work on the Parks, Trails,
and Open Space chapter of the plan. The current interim plan was developed by working with residents,
cities, and townships. It was adopted by the County Board in 2004. The interim plan identified the County's
role in parks as follows:
During a series of meeting with townships, cities and the ad hoc committee there has been universal
agreement that the role of the county is to provide a diversity of natural resource based
outdoor recreational opportunities. There are numerous government and private organizations
providing a wide diversity of outdoor recreational opportunities in Scott County. A significant role that
the County will play is to facilitate coordination of the federal, state, county, city and township entities
to enable resource sharing, avoid duplication of services, and identify gaps in services that should be
addressed proactively. The County will focus on creating opportunities and facilities that compliment
rather than duplicate the efforts of other outdoor recreation providers. Creating a trail system that
helps link multiple federal, state, regional, city, and township trail systems together would be an
example of an appropriate County function.
As part of our presentation, we will have more detailed information on past, present, and future steps
being taken to ensure we are staying focused on this role.
Land Use, Transportation, and Natural Areas
Three other chapters that will impact the park plan include Land Use, Transportation, and Natural Areas.
The Land Use plan shows how the County might develop through 2030 and beyond, and the
Transportation Plan identifies roadways that will be needed through 2050. The Natural Areas plan is new
this year, and will help identify important natural areas that should be protected throughout the township
areas. We will have an overview of these plans for you as part of the presentation at the meeting.
Requested Action
We hope that our time together will have three primary outcomes:
1. To share information on the role of the Regional Park and Trail system.
2. To learn from you what we can do as part of the regional park and trail system to better serve the
residents of Prior Lake.
3. To answer questions that you might have regarding Scott County's role in parks and trails.
On behalf of the Scott County Board and Scott County's Parks Advisory Commission, thank you again for
the opportunity to attend your meeting.
Sincerely,
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Mark Themig
Parks Program Manager
cc: Metropolitan Council 2030 Regional Park Policy Plan Summary
Scott County Interim Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan
best places
A renowned parks systel1l
Thanks to the vision and commitment of previous generations, the
seven-county Twin Cities area enjoys a regional parks and open
space system with few rivals across the globe.
More than 100 years ago, visionaries like Horace Cleveland and
Charles Loring helped establish an outstanding network of drives,
parks and boulevards around the lakes and rivers of Minneapolis
and St. Paul. In response to state legislation, the Metropolitan
Council in ] 974 designated about 3] ,000 acres of existing parks
owned by counties, cities and special park districts as "regional
recreation open space." Those parks had about five million visits
in ]975.
Between] 974 and 2004, the Council - with both regional and
state funds - invested $367 million to help local park agencies
develop these parks as well as acquire and develop new park~ and
trails for the growing metropolitan population. Today, the system
includes:
. 52,000 acres
. 47 regional parks and park reserves
. Six special recreation featutes, such as the zoo and conservatory
at Como Park
. 22 regional trails (] 70 miles currently open to the public)
. 30.5 million visitors annually (2003 estimate)
Between 1970 and 2000, the population of the seven-county area
grew from ] .87 million to 2.64 million. The Council projects that
by 2030 nearly one million more people will live in the region.
Now is the time to identify and preserve the last best natural
resources and outdoor recreational opportunities in the region for
future generations.
Preserving our jilture
As it works to preserve and expand the regional parks system, the
Council will be guided by five major policies:
. Identify and protect, forever, lands with high-quality natural
resources that are desirable for regional parks system activities.
. Provide adequate and equitable funding to acquire, develop
and rehabilitate regional parks and trails.
. Provide a regional system of recreation opportunities for all
residents while maintaining the integrity of the natural
resource base.
. Promote master planning and integrated resource planning
across jurisdictions.
. Protect the public investment in the regional parks sysrem.
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preservatzon
Expanding the systeln
To meet the needs of the region in 2030, the Council proposes a
variety of changes to the current regional parks system. Among
them:
. Designate two existing county parks and three trails as
"regional. "
In Washington County, Pine Point Park ..
In Ramsey County, Tony Schmidt Park
In Ramsey County/St. Paul, three regional trails - Trout
Brook, Summit Avenue, and Lexington Parkway
. Acquire and develop three new park~. Search areas include:
Northwestern Anoka County
Empire Township in Dakota County .
Blakeley Township in Scott County
. Acquire and develop seven new trails. Search areas include:
The Crow River, in Carver County and Thtee Rivers
Park District
Both a north/south and an east/west trail traversing
Dakota County
An east/west trail traversing Scott County '"
In Three Rivers Park District, a trail connecting parts of Baker
Park Reserve; a trail connecting Baker and Crow-Hassan Park
Reserves; and a trail connecting Crow-Hassan and Elm Creek
Park Reserves
Acquire land within rhe current boundaries of 30 existing
parks and four trails
Acquire natural-resource lands adjacent to six existing
parks and six exisring trails . '"
The last best places
To meet the needs of the region beyond 2030, the Council propos-
es to acquire four new regional parks or reserves and three new
trails. These parks would not be developed until after 2030, but
the opportunity to acquire them will likely be lost if the lands
aren't identified and purchased before 2030. The goal is to secure
the last best places, complete the acquisition of the regional park
system, and secure opportunities for future generations, just as our
predecessors did for us. Search areas include:
. Parks - Miller Lake area and Minnesota River Bluff and Ravines
in Carver County; southwestern Dakota County; and Cedar
Lake area in Scott County. .
. Trails - northwestern Anoka County; central to south Carver
County; and Minnesota River to Spring Lake in Scott County.
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AlP 2006.2007 CONTRACTS PAYABLE
Fund
Account
Contract Description
Resolution
Bid Amount
Amount
Outstandinq
101
49999
Pike Lake Park
07-158
250 000 00
$
25000000 ? ..6"73/ C. 8 c... 3,
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225 45015 Lakefront Ecological Mgmt Res 04-16 25,150.00 $ 6,562.28
45138 Jeffers Picnic Shelter/Shepherd's Path Gazebo Res 06-224 49,836.54 $ 9,256.29
45025 Ryan Park Lighting (Engineers) Res 07-003 25,800.00 $ 2,580.00
45134 Hickory Shores Boardwalk/Pier Res 07-016 38,274.33 $ 8,247.10
45200 Appurtenant Equipment Res 07-031 40,000.00 $ 39,254.50
45025 Ryan Park Lighting Res 07-059 574,285.00 $ 93,433.00
45128/45139 Woods at Wilds/Howard Lake Park Res 07-100 86,984.00 $ 29,849.21
45025 Ryan Park Res 07-101 64,215.57 $ 51,485.67 ~
45201 Hawk Ridge Road Sidewalk Res 07-116 38,980,07 $ 14,951.54 /)
45139/45137 Jeffers Pond Pk Tr/Howard Lk BB Res 07-139 68,591.04 $ 58,066.80 -'
45040 Pike Lake Park Res 07-158 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00
45040 Pike Lake Park (Grant) Res 07-158 1,010,000.00 $ 1,010,000.00
$ 1.573 686.39
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6,4t,t'lMr'C
420 70205 City Hall/Police Station Res 05-158 11,407,800.00 $ 111,780.00 _
70205 City Hall AN Equipment Res 06-174 130,791.89 $ 24,148.12 .!:;;c,-:-g; (",fJ(,. '37.
70305 Fire Station #2 (I&S Architects) Res 06-197 143,500.00 $ cr: - - ::;> '1<1'
3,707.5 :O~, _'I 7. " S V
70305 Fire Station #2(Met-Con Faribault) Res 07-143 1,908,700.00 $ 1,908,700.00 -,.,,"'=...,""'"",-._~- -~..-....
$ 139,635.62 < 10 (/(// q.( >
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501 48359 Industrial Park (Bolton & Menk) Res 07-028 54,370.00 $ 6,683.20
48359 Construction Staking Res 07-050 19,900.00 $ 10,123.50
48359 Archie Pavek - Easement Res 07-159 50,000,00 $ 50,000.00
48359 Peter Knaeble/Paul Schliesman Res 07-162 10,232.00 $ 10,232.00
48363 Interpretive Ctr (Const Ideas) Res 07-157 59,250.00 $ 56,500.00
48364 Stork Twin City Testing (Staking) Res 07-155 4,837.50 $ 4,837.50
48364 Bolton & Menk Res 07-156 12,130.00 $ 12,130.00
$ 150,506.20
502 51007 Well 8 (Cedar Lake Electric) Res 06-192 53,500.00 $ 2,275.00
51007 Well 8 Appurtenant Equip Site Work Res 06-212 164,782.16 $ 31,604.71
51008 Well #10 (Bolton & Menk) Res 06-108 86,000.00 $ 59,924.60
51007 Well #9 Pump & Install(Traut Wells) Res 07-98 56,500.00 $ 24,000.00
$ 117,804.31
503 80202 Downtown Underground Power Res 06-055 72,817.00 $ (21,864.42)
80207 CSAH 21 Light Res 06-201 65,780.00 $ 7,273.59
80208 CSAH 42 Frontage Rd (WSB) Res 07-029 24,232.00 $ 19,017.00
80207 CSAH 21 St Lights (InfraSource) Res 07-115 130,800.00 $ 130,800.00
80206 CSAH 21 Fence - Windsong Res 07-137 14,289.00 $ 14,289.00
$ 149,515.17
505 49100 Water Trtmt (Bolton & Menk) Res 06-142/205 736,560.00 $ 304,851.78
Water Treatment (Braun Intertec) Res 06-199 22,239.00 $ 18,139.00
Water Treatment Facility Res 07-145 12,746,500.00 $ 12,746,500.00
$ 13,069,490.78
601 49003 Lift Station Rehab (Adv Eng) Res 07-030 34,100.00 $ 18,188.15
49003 2007 Lift Station Recon Res 07-123 204,534.15 $ 146,859.51
$ 165,047.66
603 49804 Southbridge Crossing Station Res 07-025 57,096.00 $ 57,096.00
Contracts Payable1 GRAND TOTAL $ 15,812,417.75 9/20/2007
CAPSULE PROJECT SUMMARY
3/22/2006
2007 CIP PROJECTS
City Cost
Project Description Project Amount Financing Tax Impact
Dollar Percentaoe
Public Safety Department
(sui/dinas & Plant)
1. Joint Training Facility 8,440,000,00 750,000,00 g.f,
7,690,000,00 i.g,
Park Department
(Deve/ooment)
2. Park Entrance Signs 5,000,00 5,000,00 c,p,
3. Basketball Courts - Howard & Rice Lake 10,000,00 10,000,00 c,p,
4, Backstops - Howard Lake 10,000,00 10,000,00 c,p,
5. Tree Planting Program 10,000,00 10,000,00 c,p,
6, Park Appurtenant Equipment 15,000,00 15,000.00 c,p,
7. Parking Lot - Howard & Rice Lake / 30,000,00 30,000,00 c,p,
8, Picnic Shelters - Howard & Rice Lake V 40,000,00 40,000,00 c,p,
9, Playground Equip. - Howard, Rice Lake, Woods @ ~ 115,000,00 115,000,00 c,p,
(Trai/s) / c,p,
10. Jeffers Nature Trail " 15,000,00 15,000,00 c,p,
11, Pedestrian Bridge - Jeffers Pond \ 40,000,00 40,000,00 c,p,
,12, Rice Lake & Jeffers Pond 65,000,00 65,000,00 c,p,
13. Boardwalks - Howard Lake & Whitetalllsiand V 70,000,00 70,000,00 c,p,
Public Works
(Bui/dinas & Plant)
14, Aerial photos 15,000,00 15,000.00 t.r.
15. Lift Station renovation 240,000,00 240,000,00 u,t,
16. Municipal Well #10 1,000,000,00 1,000,000,00 t.r.
(lmorovements)
17, Feasibility Study - Ida, Mushtown, Panama 20,000,00 20,000.00 u,t,
18, Watermain installations (Wilds) 50,000,00 50,000,00 t.r.
19, Traffic/Feasibility Study (TH 13 & 150th Street) 70,000,00 35,000,00 s,o,
35,000,00 I.g,
20, Pressure Reducing Valves - Pike Lake 100,000,00 100,000,00 t.r.
21. Prior Lake Outlet Channel repairs 140,000,00 25,000,00 w.q,
115,000,00 t.r,
22, CSAH 12 - Hwy 13 intersection leg 3,560,000,00 25,000,00 s,o,
50,000,00 s,a,
50,000,00 w,q,
75,000,00 1,34 0,10%
100,000,00 u,t,
3,260,000,00 I.g,
23, Carriage Hills Parkway (east of Knob Hill) 200,000,00 200,000.00 s,o,
24. ltasca Avenue trunk water line 400,000,00 400,000,00 t.r.
25, Stemmer Ridge Road extension (phase I) 600,000,00 200,000,00 s,o,
400,000,00 t.r.
26. CSAH 21 water utility improvements 750,000,00 350,000.00 u,t,
400,000,00 t.r,
27. CSAH 21/Fish Point Road signal-intersection 4,700,000,00 83,000,00 m,s,
100,000,00 s,o,
100,000,00 t.r,
287,000,00 s,a,
430,000.00 7.66 0,80%
3,700,000,00 I.g,
Water Resources
{lmorovementlil
28. Pondweed Removal Program 5,000,00 5,000,00 w,q,
29. Undesirable Fish Containment Program 5,000,00 5,000,00 w,q,
30. Lake Bank Stabilization 10,000,00 10,000,00 w,q,
31. Storm Water Pond Dredging 30,000,00 30,000,00 w,q,
32. Fish Point Park Outlet Channel Improvements 30,000,00 30,000,00 w,q,
33. Non-degredation report 60 000,00 60,000,00 w,q,
Totals ... 20,850,000,00 20,850,000.00
Financing Source Summary Project Amount Tax Impact
$ Dollar Percentaoe
Project Tax Levy 505.000.00 $9,00 0,90%
g.f. General Fund 750,000,00
1I.f. Sewer & Water Utility Fund 710,000,00
Vi.q. Water Quality Utility Fund 215,000,00
c.p. Capital Park Fund 425,000,00
It. Trunk Reserve Fund 2,580,000,00
a.o. Street Oversize Fund 560,000,00
m... Municipal State Aid 83,000,00
a.a. Special Assessments 337,000,00
I.g. Intergovernmental 14685000,00
Totals ... 20,850,000,00
CAPSULE PROJECT SUMMARY
3/8/2007
2008 CIP PROJECTS
City Cost
Project Description Project Amount Financing Tax Impact
Dollar Percentaoe
,i' Public Safety Department
@Uildinas & Plant} . 400,000.00 400,000.00 g,f.
1- 800 megahertz Radios
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@uildinas & Plantl . 1,600,000.00 280,000.00 g,f.
1. Eiwironmentallnterpretlve Center
200,000.00 Lg.
1,120,000.00 g.r.
{peveloomentl
2. Park Entrance Signs 10,000.00 10,000,00 c,p.
3. Backstops - Enclave/Northwood Meadows 10,000.00 10,000,00 c,p.
4, Basketball Courts - Enclave/Northwood Meadows 15,000,00 15,000,00 c.p.
6. Park Appurtenant Equipment 15,000,00 15,000.00 C,p.
6. Fishing Pier - Jeffers Pond 20,000.00 20,000.00 C,p.
7. Gazebo - Whitetail Island Park 25,000.00 25,000.00 C.p.
8. Tree Planting Program 25,000.00 25,000.00 c,p.
9 Picnic Shelters - Enclave/Northwood Meadows 40,000,00 40,000,00 C,p.
10, Hockey rink - Lakefront Park 75,000.00 75,000,00 C.p.
11, Play Structures - Enclave,N. Meadows,Stonebriar 120,000.00 120,000,00 c,p,
(Trails)
12. Rice Lake & CSAH 21 - (Lords) 55,000,00 55,000.00 C,p.
13. Boardwalks - Enclave at Cleary Lake 80,000.00 80,000,00 c,p.
Public Works
(Buildinas & Plant)
14. Lift Station Standardization Upgrade 50,000,00 50,000.00 u,f.
15, Security Fence - Maintenance Building 75,000.00 75,000,00 u,f.
16. Lift Station Renovation 200,000.00 200,000,00 uJ.
17, Booster Station SOO,OOO.OO 500,000,00 t,r.
Ilmorovements)
18. Sanitary Sewer Slip Lining 100,000.00 100,000,00 u,f,
19. Prior Lake Outlet Channel repairs 150,000,00 35,000.00 w.q.
115,000,00 l.r.
20. Itasca Avenue trunk water line 400,000,00 400,000,00 l.r.
21. Stemmer Ridge Road extension (phase II) 600,000,00 200,000.00 s,o,
400,000.00 t.r.
22, Brooksville Hills I Street Reconstruction 2,160,000.00 9S0,000.00 14,40 l,S2%
630,000.00 s,a
SOO,OOO,OO uJ.
80,000.00 w,q,
Water Resources
(lmorovemenls)
23. Pondweed Removal Program 5,000.00 5,000,00 w.q.
24, Lake Bank Stabilization 10,000.00 10,000,00 W.q.
25, Storm Water Pond Dredging 30,000,00 30.000,00 w.q.
Totals ... 6,770,000,00 6,770,000.00
Financing Source Summary Project Amount Tax Impact
$ Dollar PercentaQe
Project Tax Levy 950,000.00 $14.40 1.S2%
.t. General Fund 680,000,00
.t. Sewer & Water Utility Fund 925,000,00
.q. Water Quality Utility Fund 160,000,00
.p. Capital Park Fund 490,000.00
r. Trunk Reserve Fund 1 ,415,000.00
.0. Street Oversize Fund 200,000.00
.a. Special Assessments 630,000,00
g. Intergovernmental 200,000,00
.r. Grants 1.120,000.00
Totals ... 6,770,000,00
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CAPSULE PROJECT SUMMARY
3/8/2007
2009 CIP PROJECTS
City Cost
Project Description Project Amount Financing Tax Impact
Dollar Percentaqe
Park Department
fPevelooment)
1. Park Entrance Signs 10,000.00 10,000.00 c.p.
2. Park Appurtenant Equipment 15,000.00 15,000.00 c.p.
3. Tree Planting Program 15,000.00 15,000.00 c.p.
4. Picnic Shelters (2) - Spring Lake Township 40,000.00 40,000.00 c.p.
5. Play Structures '(2) - Spring Lake Township 90,000.00 90,000.00 c.p.
{Trails)
6. Boardwalk - Whitetail Island Park phase II 70,000.00 70,000.00 c.p.
7. Sidewalk - Fremont Ave & Fish Point Road (school) 85,000.00 85,000.00 c.p.
Public Works
(Buildinas & Plant)
8. Lift Station Standardization Upgrade 40,000.00 40,000.00 u.f.
9. Well pump modifications 100,000.00 100,000.00 t.r.
10. Lift Station Renovation 125,000.00 125,000.00 u.f.
11. Pressure Reducing Valves - CSAH 21 north 125,000.00 125,000.00 t.r.
(Improvements)
12. Sanitary Sewer Slip Lining 130,000.00 130,000.00 u.f.
13. Prior Lake Outlet Channel repairs 170,000.00 55,000.00 w.q.
115,000.00 t.r.
14. Carriage Hills Parkway (east of Knob Hill) 200,000.00 200,000,00 S.o.
15. Sanitary Sewer - Sunset to Spruce Trail 450,000.00 450,000.00 t.r.
16. Stemmer Ridge Road extension (phase III) 600,000.00 200,000,00 S.o.
400,000.00 t.r.
17. Brooksville Hills II Street Reconstruction 2,570,000.00 985,000,00 14.70 1.53%
655,000.00 s.a
850,000.00 u.f.
80,000.00 w.q.
Water Resources
(Improvements)
18, Pondweed Removal Program 5,000.00 5,000.00 w.q.
19. Lake Bank Stabilization 10,000.00 10,000.00 w.q.
20. Storm Water Pond Dredging 30.000.00 30.000.00 w.q.
Totals ... 4,880,000.00 4,880,000.00
Financing Source Summary Project Amount Tax Impact
Dollar Percentaqe
$ Project Tax Levy 985,000.00 $14.70 1.53%
.t. Sewer & Water Utility Fund 1,145,000.00
/.q. Water Quality Utility Fund 180,000.00
.p. Capital Park Fund 325,000.00
r. Trunk Reserve Fund 1,190,000.00
.0. Street Oversize Fund 400,000.00
.8. Special Assessments 655.000.00
Totals ... 4,880,000.00
4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Committee Report
To: Parks Advisory Committee Members
Dale: September 20, 2007
Agenda Item: 6
Agenda Title: Discussion - Draft Advertising Policy for City Parks
Prepared By: Kelly Meyer, Asst. City Manager
o Presentation, No Action Required
o Requires Discussion and Direction to Staff
o Final Review I Prepare Recommendation to City Council
History: In February 2005, the Parks Advisory Committee discussed a policy that would
allow for profit and not-for-profit organizations to utilize city parks, playfields and buildings for
the purposes of selling advertising. The policy set out the terms and conditions for installation,
fees, maintenance, liability, and authority for determining the appropriateness of advertising
signage proposals. The item did not have the support of the Parks Advisory Committee at
that time and was not recommended to the City Council.
In April 2007, Prior Lake Am~rican Legion Baseball made a presentation to the Parks
Advisory Committee requesting that the PAC re-consider a program of this type for Memorial
Field. Prior Lake American Legion Baseball proposed that they would be responsible for the
sales and operation of the program, with the City providing approval of sign content and
supervision of sign placement and installation. They also presented a windscreen material
sign product by Sports Signs for the sign material, and a draft program outline. The PAC
directed staff to outline the issues for discussion that this type of program would create, and
bring the item back to the PAC for additional consideration.
Discussion Items: There are several issues staff identified for discussion -
1. Proaram Operation: The PAC should carefully consider what entity should be
responsible for operation of this type of program. Staff believes that the City would be
put in a difficult situation if it had to select one particular civic organization over
another. In addition, having various groups administer the program will result in
inconsistent program oversight. If the PAC wishes to proceed with a program of this
type, staff would recommend that the City staff operate the program.
2. Sian Material: The sign material submitted is a polypropylene windscreen (open
mesh) material that has a % inch open ventilation strip every 1 inch throughout the
total length and height of the sign. This allows wind to pass through the signs and
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eliminates the significant wind loads on the fencing that occur with traditional
materials like wood, aluminum, and vinyl. The material is also resistant to mildew,
holds up well to weather exposure, and is easy to install. However, this particular
material does not have the flexibility to accommodate full-color processing, or
graphics or logos. The signs come on a standard background of green with either
gold or white block lettering.
Staff believes this program must use a windscreen material so that wind loads don't
destroy the signage and the fencing and create additional maintenance time and
expense. At the same time, staff believes that part of the appeal of advertising
signage is to incorporate the small-town feel of the old ballparks that had multiple
signs of differing colors and logos that represent local business - particularly for
Memorial Park. The PAC should consider whether or not it wishes to move this
program forward if it means using the proposed material, or if it would like to direct
staff to research other materials options before making a recommendation to the City
Council.
3. Locations: The Legion proposal submitted is specific to Memorial Park. If the City
were to implement this type of advertising program, staff believes it is likely that other
City fields such as The Ponds and Thomas Ryan softball and baseball fields, and
Lakefront Park hockey rinks, may also be appropriate for advertising signage. The
PAC should consider the scope of City facilities it believes appropriate to be used for
this type of program.
4. Revenues. The proposal submitted by Legion baseball proposed that they manage
the advertising signage program for Memorial Park based upon the City's policy, and
that they benefit from the sale of the advertising. Because the program uses City
facilities, and because the construction, maintenance, and improvement of these
facilities is a result of public investment, staff believes it is more appropriate that the
City benefit from any advertising revenues.
5. ZoninQ Code Compliance: The current zoning ordinance does not specifically permit
advertising signage on public property in the manner in which it has been proposed.
If the PAC recommends approval of this proposal to the City Council, it would need to
also recommend a zoning ordinance amendment. An amendment to the zoning
ordinance requires Planning Commission review and a public hearing process. Staff
would recommend that if the proposed advertising program were to move to the
zoning amendment stage, that the PAC also recommend that the ordinance also be
reviewed by Planning staff with respect to scoreboard advertising.
Alternatives:
A. Direct staff to develop a draft policy based upon the discussion.
B. Take no action.
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Angela Barstad
From: Kyle Haugen Ukylehaugen@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11: 17 AM
To: Feriancek, Mike; Kelly Meyer; Angela Barstad; r.ceminsky@worldnet.att.net; druhme@mchsLcom
Cc: admindirector@playinfo.org; bill.reed@zimmer.com; mrschroeder@integra.net
Subject: Thoughts on Advertising Policy
Greetings,
Since I won't be at tonight's PAC meeting, I'd like to share my thoughts about the proposed policy. I'll
break it down by discussion item number.
1. I have no problem with the City operating the program, because I feel it lends consistency to the
program. If the Legion team were to run this program on their own with simply City approval, it would
potentially create issues if another organization were to request some sort of advertising as well. It
makes it easier for the City to be able to say "Here are our guidelines, stick to them" and having the
other organization do something similar to what the Legion team wants to do,
With that being said, I think we should make sure that both the City and the Legion team work together
to create a model for other organizations to use in the future. The Legion team is taking the initiative to
bring this proposal forward because they see the benefits of it, and they should have a say in the policy.
2, I would recommend that staff should research other materials that can incorporate a full color
scheme. I feel that if we are to put signage up, it should look right. I know as a businessperson, I would
want my logo and other information to look the way I want it to look, and not just be able to be in green
or white lettering.
3. Nothing to discuss on this point.
4. The Legion team is bringing this request to the PAC because they are looking at it as a way to raise
money for their team. The Prior Lake and Savage American Legions donate very little (if any) money to
help support the team, which is opposite of a large majority of competitive Legion teams around not
only the State of Minnesota, but nationally as well. Also, even though the Legion team is under the
PLABA Umbrella, they do not benefit from concession sales the same was as the Amateur teams
benefit, especially because they cannot sell beer. The Legion team is creating a framework to put
together a competitive program (which would certainly help make Prior Lake a better place), but that
needs money, and they feel that signage in the outfield is a good way to do this.
Because of this, I don't think it's fair for the City to be the only, or main, benefactor of the advertising
revenue, I would propose a three way split between the Legion team, the City (to cover expenses), and a
Field Improvement Fund (for the long term improvements to Memorial and other fields), I think that
since this is being looked at as a fundraiser for the team, they were the group to initiate
conversation, and they are willing to go out and sell the advertising, the Legion team should receive the
biggest portion of the revenue,
Frankly, if we don't allow the advertising, no one is getting the money, so the signs will benefit all three
parties. Why not reward the Legion team for trying to create a quality program?
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5. As for Zoning changes, I don't know the specifics of how Memorial is zoned for advertising, how it
would need to be changed, and if it would in fact have to be changed. The question I would ask is if it
isn't "permanent" advertising (the signs can be taken down and re-hung repetitively if need be), do we
have to change any ordinance? I think we are going a little overboard in talking about any zoning
changes, and it just complicates the entire process, Ifwe do in fact have to do this, I think it should be
done and everyone should work together to make it possible.
In closing, I feel that this is a good idea, and that all parties involved should work together to make this
possible in a way that is agreeable to all.
If you have any additional questions before the PAC meeting tonight, feel free to email me back, or call
me at 612-382-3168. I don't actually get on a plane until about 6:40, so I'll be available until then.
Thanks,
Kyle
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