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PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 12.94
7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes from meeting of 8/8/94.
3. Staff reports
A. Bill Mangan, Director
1. Fall Athletic League Review
2. Personnel update
B. Bret Woodson, Program Supervisor
1. Present Summary Report-Summer Programs
2. Info/Expo-Community Education
3. Update on Fall Programs
4. Other Business
A. Parks Advisory Committee Open Forum
5. Old Business
A. Discussion of Sidewalk Policy and recommendation for funding. Please bring
the information as presented at previous meetings.
B. Review future land acquisition and development projects for Parks and
Open Space and recommend funding source(s). Please review attached
staff report from the last meeting. Discussion will continue on this item.
6. Establish next meeting date.
A. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 10, 1994.
7. Adjourn the meeting.
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PARKS ADVISORY COMMITfEE
MINUTES
AUGUST 8,1994
The Parks Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by Vice-chair, Pat Heaney, at 7: 17
p.m. on Monday, August 8, 1994. Members present were Ron Ceminsky, Sam Emond, Pat
Heaney, and Art School. Staff present included Bill Mangan, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Bret Woodson, Recreation Supervisor, Nancy McGill, Parks and Recreation Secretary. Members
absent were Doug Berens, Bob Rykken, and Kathy Smith.
The minutes were reviewed from the July 11, 1994 meeting.
Sam Emond asked why the Bang's were at the July meeting. Bill stated that they were present to
find out if the PAC committee would commit to making the grant application for property to
become city park land, and if anyone was opposed to property becoming city park land.
There was some discussion.
There was some discussion regarding the Dakota Community Center; fee structure, etc.
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Sam Emond asked about how long the summer youth employment program ran and if they could
take care of cleaning up area along County Rd 21 and the pond. Mangan indicated that there was
enough funding to run program through Labor Day; however the youth program would not take
care of this.
Also discussed projects the different groups are currently working on. Youth group (Le.
chipping, landscape projects); court service group (clean up weeds, playground equipment,
neighborhood parks); Sentence to Service program (timber retaining walls, maintenance shop).
Heaney asked to review discussion as to obtaining funding for additional projects. At the June
meeting, land acquisition projects were discussed and how they would be funded. Information
will be made available at the September meeting (when more members will be in attendance) for
the projected cost of the property, development and acquisition costs; committee can then discuss
the possibility of impact fees along with the referendum or other funding sources that will need
to be decided upon.
ART SCHOOT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 11, 1994
MEETING. RON CEMINSKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Pat Heaney asked for staff reports. Bill Mangan reviewed the P.L.A. Y. marathon. There were
108 games played at The Ponds. Many nice comments were made about the field maintenance.
The parking lot is now striped and the medians are planted.
Lakefront Days was successful. The Windjammers had their concert and ice cream social at
Memorial Park on Thursday, August 4th. (There were about 200-225 in attendance). The Prior
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Lake Open (golf tournament) was held out at Lone Pine on Friday, August 5th followed by
dinner and program at the VFW. This also was well attended. Other attractions on Saturday
were the basketball event, dog show, fishing tournament (winning team brought in over 42 Ibs.
of fish), 118 units made up the parade, water fights were held between local fire departments and
there was musical entertainment and a dance in the evening.
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Mangan also updated the parks personnel status. Re-advertising for Parks Maintenance Worker
IT position. Bruce Clobes resigned as of July 15 after 12 years of service.
Bret Woodson reviewed the summer activities. The summer playground program has ended;
currently in the second week of Daycamp. Theater Camp and an adult trip to Taylors Falls are
the last events scheduled. The Community Beach Party and the Fire Safety Camp were both
successful this summer. The Fire Safety Camp is co-sponsored with the Prior Lake Fire
Department and had 150 kids participate - this was an all-day event.
The Fall brochure will come out on September 9th with following activities planned: Eight tot
activities, three youth trips, four adult craft classes, five adult activities, and eight tumbling and
pre-dance activities. Classes and activities are offered during the day and evening, and some on
weekends; hoping to accommodate various groups. The annual Dance Open House and Shoe
Exchange will be held on August 16th and 17th. This program has become very popular and has
grown immensely over the years. Classes will start the week of September 12th.
Bill recognized Bret for submitting the Fire Safety Camp program to the MRPA for possibility of
receiving an award of programming excellence. In July, we received notification that the Fire
Department Safety Camp program won the award for excellence from the MRPA for recreational
programming. The Fire Department received a plaque for programming excellence and this was
presented to them and the mayor at a council meeting August 1st
Pat Heaney asked for Old Business.
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At this time, Mangan asked if if would be okay to come back to Old Business and move on to
Item #5. It was agreed.
The Parks Advisory Committee Open Forum was open at this time.
Ron Ceminsky asked if a referendum was still being considered. Mangan indicated it was still
under discussion; too premature at this point and time is uncertain. This also hinges on bond and
tax capacity of the City.
There was some discussion from the committee.
Pat Heaney now asked to return to Old Business to discuss the Sidewalk Policy and
recommendation for funding.
The committee members referred to memorandum from Bill Mangan dated May 25. 1994, and
List of Sidewalk Priorities from DRC meeting on May 5, 1994.
Total amount of projects is $2,346,350 (projects prioritized from 1994 through 1999; this is not a
five year list but rather a 20 year priority list to give us an idea of what priority we will look at at
how to fund it).
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Would like the PAC to take a list to the City Council so that we have something in policy form
when meeting with developers on future development projects.
Parks Advisorv Committee Minutes - AUl!ust 8. 1994 - Pal!e 2
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The Red Items (1994 road construction project) have been completed. The Orange Items (1995
road construction project) were reviewed as follows:
1. 160th St. on south side. This is a go and will be funded by county state funds.
2. 160th St. on north side. Funded by county state funds.
3. Tower St from Panama Avenue to Duluth Ave. - Prioritized as a Low 2. Not
recommending to change this status.
There was some discussion regarding whose responsibility for maintaining sidewalks/trails.
Mangan indicated that the City is responsible for those portions that are designated on City-wide
Trail System. There will be many areas where it will be the homeowners responsibility to
maintain. Generally, the City maintains those sidewalks/trails on minor or major collector streets.
A question was raised regarding what determines sidewalks and/or trails on both sides of the
street. Mangan stated that the minor/major collector status determines this. He then went on to
explain the difference between the two.
4. Pike Lake Tr. from C.R. 42 to south edge of Maple Hill subdivision. This is also a low
priority. MSA funds designated for the sidewalk.
There was some discussion on the speed limits in certain areas.
The Yellow Items (1996 road construction project) reviewed as follows:
1. Duluth Ave. from Hwy. 13 to Pleasant St. This is a high priority funded by MSA.
2. West Ave. from C.R. 21 to Pleasant St. This is a High priority. Funded with City funds.
3. Pleasant St. from Duluth Ave. to West Ave. This is a High/2 priority. Funded with City
funds.
4. Pleasant St. from Duluth Ave. to Park Ave. This is a High/l priority. Priority based on
engineers recommendation. Funded with City funds.
5. Five Hawks Ave. from school to Hwy. 13 (on both sides). Funded with City funds.
Currently has a sidewalk; therefore would not have to be done.
At this time, Pat Heaney asked what the criteria was for having a stop light at this intersection.
Mangan indicated that there are warrants that determine need for stop lights; Le. traffic accidents,
and amount of traffic generated in a particular area. There has been talk of a stop light installed
within next two years.
6. C.R. 21 from c.R. 82 to C.R. 42. This is a High/2 priority and will be funded by CSA.
City will have to contribute portion for trail and sidewalk. City will maintain this.
The Brown Items (1997 road construction project) reviewed as follows:
1. 150th St. to Fairlawn Shores Tr. This is a High/3 project to be funded by MSA.
Sidewalk will only be put in.
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1994
Summer Recreation Programs
SllMMARY REPORT
Submitted by:
Bret Woodson, Recreation Supervisor
(9/12/94)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Summer Brochure
A. Expanded Edition
B. Copy of Brochure
II. Program Details
A. Family Activities
B. Tot Activities
C. Youth Activities
D. Tennis Lessons
E. Adult Trips
F. Dance Activities
III. Seasonal Summer Staff
IV. Expenses / Revenue Breakdown
A. Summary of Breakdown Sheet
B. Copy of Breakdown Sheet
I. Summer Brochure
A. Expanded Format
This particular seasonal brochure was expanded to eight pages so that
each program could be publicized as effectively as possible. The
summer season is the biggest and most popular season of recreational
activities offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. The
reason for the popularity stems from the fact that the tots and youth of
the community are out of school for the summer. Because of this fact,
the majority of the activities offered during the summer months are
geared towards the children of the community.
The other major change to the summer brochure was the addition of a
third color. The color green was added to the usual blue and black.
Green was the color of choice this summer for all of the summer
activities, including: participant t-shirts, water bottles, day camp caps,
and staff t-shirts & tank tops. The summer brochure will be the only
seasonal brochure in which three colors will be used. The third color
adds that extra special effect that helps add to the overall effectiveness
of the brochure.
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B. Copy of Brochure
A copy of the Summer Brochure is attached to the end of this report.
II. Program Details
A. Family Activities
On Saturday, July 16th, the annual Community Beach Party was held
at Lions Sand Point Beach from 11 :00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. The day
started out with a free concert by "Bob the Beachcomber," followed
by numerous childrens games put on by the summer leaders, and free
helium balloons. The event was attended by many families who
enjoyed beautiful weather, a good concert, and plenty of fun. The
Prior Lake American was also present, and took some good photos
which appeared in a photo spread a week or two after the event.
Lakefront Days was the other family activity the Parks and Recreation
Department participated in this summer. Once again the summer
leaders were on hand to offer the children a chance to play games, do
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a craft, or have their face painted. The actual games included: a duck
pond, football toss, scavenger hunt, beanbag toss, moonwalk, and a
station to make a noodle necklace. All of the stations were popular,
especially the moonwalk. The weather cooperated for the second
straight year which made for a successful day.
B. Tot Activities
The summer activities created for tots aged three through five are
featured in a program known as "Tot Lot". The program is run by the
summer leaders who supervise the children in various neighborhood
parks throughout the city. The program runs two days a week, for two
hours each day. Participants can choose between the
Monday-Wednesday session or the Tuesday-Thursday Session. This
summer there were eight sessions offered.
There were a total of 110 tots who participated in this years program.
Each participant received a t-shirt and a daily snack. They were also
provided with numerous craft projects throughout the summer. The
most popular crafts were: heart puzzles, rock star glasses, handprint
poems and suncatchers.
Along with the craft projects, there was music, games and "free time"
for the kids to play on the playground equipment. Each week there
was a theme that was used to help plan the activities for the kids. The
tot lot supervisor made up the lesson plans that centered around the
theme for that week. Each weeks lesson plan is distributed to the
leaders at each park to serve as a guide for them as they are running
the program.
At the end of the summer, each participant has the opportunity to
attend the end of the year field trip to Como Zoo. Parents are
welcome on this trip, and usually many parents choose to attend. The
highlight of the zoo trip is always "Sparky the Seal."
C. Youth Activities
The summer is always filled with lots of activities for the youth of the
community. The biggest and most popular program is the summer
playground program for youths aged six through twelve. This
program, like the tot lot program, is offered at neighborhood parks
throughout the city and supervised by the summer leaders. The
program was once again extremely popular this summer with over 209
kids in the program. The . following parks were hosts to the
playground program which runs Monday through Thursday from
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.: Memorial Park, Willows Park, Raspberry Ridge
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Park, Lions Sand Point Park, Fish Point Park, and Oakland Beach
Park.
The program gives kids the opportunity to participate in daily
supervised recreational activities that take place, in most cases, within
walking distance from their own homes. The registration fee, which
is only $20.00 for residents ($25.00 for non-residents), covers arts and
crafts, games, sports, stories, arid plenty of fun! Each child also
receives a Parks and Recreation Department T-Shirt and Water Bottle.
This years "color" for the summer, as mentioned earlier, was green.
Seven weekly special events were also offered to those who registered
for the summer playground program. Three of the events were free
and the other four had an additional fee the participants had to pay.
The first event was the Blast Off Picnic which was held on
Wednesday, June 15th from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Park. This
annual event is held to kick off the summer and get the kids excited
about the summer playground program. The highlight of the day was
the free picnic lunch and the free concert performed by "Bob the
Beachcomber. "
Another annual event, the Penny Carnival, was held the following
Friday, June 24th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This event was also held
at Memorial Park. The carnival was attended by over 200 children
who had the chance to try their hand at the following games: duck
pond, sponge toss, cookie walk, face painting, and a spook house.
There were also hot dogs, chips, orange drink, and plenty of candy
available for purchase.
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The third special event, which is always a favorite of the kids, was a
trip downtown to the Metrodome for an afternoon Twins Game.
Ninety-six kids attended the game on Thursday, June 30th, which was
also "Parks and Recreation Day" at the dome. The Twins won the
game, so the bus ride home in traffic was a little more enjoyable.
Cleary Lake Park was the destination for the fourth special event of
the summer. A Bike Hike to Cleary Lake from Memorial Park was
attended by eighty-five kids. Both trips, there and back, are fully
escorted by the Police Department for extra safety. Once the group
arrived at Cleary Lake, a picnic lunch was cooked and served to all of
the participants. After lunch numerous games and activities were
enjoyed before the bike trip home. This particular day (Friday, July
8th) was unseasonably cool and rainy, but the kids still had a great ~,
time.
On Friday, July 15th, 109 children took the bus to Beaver Mountain
Waters Ii de & Golf for the fifth special event of the summer. The trip
included two and a half hours of unlimited water sliding and miniature
golf.
The Prior Lake Fire and Rescue Safety Camp was the sixth special
event and one of the most popular. The site of the event was Lions
Sand Point Beach. The safety camp was held on Friday, July 22nd
from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 150 kids participated in the day long event
that consisted of nine stations. The kids were divided up into groups
and rotated between all nine stations. The day concluded with a rescue
helicopter landing in the middle of the park.
The summer playground program concluded on Wednesday, July
27th, with a trip to the Shakopee Pool. Ninety-four children enjoyed a
beautiful eighty degree day of water fun. The pool has a waterslide
and also a snack bar and a volleyball court for those who chose not to
swim the entire time.
Overall, the summer playground program was a success. There was a
lot of positive feedback from the participants and their parents. Each
year the program continues to grow and expand with the added
growth to Prior Lake. Therefore, after each summer, the program is
evaluated to make sure that an enjoyable, well rounded, "fun to come
to" program is offered the following summer.
Three other youth activities were offered this summer after the
playground program was completed. Each program ran for a week
and took place during the day. The first two programs were week long
Day Camp sessions offered at Cleary Lake Park. These camps were
also conducted by the summer leaders. The highlight for the week is
the overnight camp out. The weather cooperated for the most part,
with the second week overnight getting a little cool. Both of these
week long camps were filled to capacity, with fifty kids attending each
week.
The last youth activity offered was a week of Theater Camp held at
the Prior Lake High School. Twenty boys and girls participated in the
camp which was run by an instructor from the Steppingstone Theater
Group of St. Paul. This was the second year of the camp, and it once
again filled to the limit.
D. Tennis Lessons
Tennis lessons were held this year during the morning and also in the
evening to try and accommodate many busy summer schedules. The
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lessons are taught by two very experienced instructors who have
worked together for several summers. This summer there were"
sixty-six children who participated in the morning lessons and 23
adults & children who chose to attend the evening lessons. The
lessons are very popular during the summer and the fall seasons. Two
classes are being offered during the evening hours in the fall.
E. Adult Activities
Along with the evening tennis lessons, three day trips were offered to
the adults of Prior Lake. However, only one of the programs had
enough people sign up to make the trip possible. During the summer
months a lot of the adults who usually participate in parks and
recreation trips choose to stay home and spend time with their kids or
grandchildren. However, it is still important to offer the trips in case
there is enough interest.
The trip that was successful was a trip to Taylors Falls for a scenic
boat tour of the St. Croix river followed by a lunch at a local
restaurant. The weather was perfect, sunny and low 80's, and the
meal was enjoyable as well. Forty adults attended the trip which was
relatively long, lasting from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
F. Dance Activities
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Along with the usual tumbling and pre-dance classes that are offered
each season, five additional classes were added to the list. They
included: "Summer Fun With Lisa," "Funky Jazz," "Ballet For
Children," "Teen Jazz," and "Teen Ballet." All in all, sixty-nine boys
and girls participated in the dance programs offered for the summer
months.
These classes were open to boys and girls between the ages of three
and seventeen. The summer classes not only allow the tots to
participate, but also the dancers who participate in the progressive
dance program that runs from September through May.
III. Summer Seasonal Staff
The seasonal staff for the summer of 1994 did an exceptional job
throughout the course of the summer. There were a total of 16
individuals involved with the above mentioned programs for kids.
They included: a playground director, tot lot supervisor, twelve ..----
playground leaders, and two tennis instructors.
Twelve of the sixteen seasonal employeeswere college students or
older, while the other four are going to be college freshman this fall.
The individuals who are hired to work as summer leaders are all
trained before the summer to ensure that the expectations and
requirements of the position are made clear. The majority of the
leaders are studying elementary education, child development, or
something to do with interacting with people. The experience is good
for them, as they try to gain experience for future careers in their
chosen field.
IV. Expenses / Revenue Breakdown
A. Summary of Breakdown Sheet
The information contained on the following page shows the financial
details of the programs offered by the Parks and Recreation
Department for the summer of 1994. The report lists: the name of the
program, number of participants, income received, expenses paid, the
profit / loss figure, and the overall totals for each category.
There were roughly 2,349 participants who took part in the summer
activities listed in this report. The total profit / loss breakdown for the
programs show a 29.1 % profit margin.
B. Copy of Breakdown Sheet
A copy of the profit / loss breakdown sheet IS included on the
following page.
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1994 SUMMER PROGRAMS
PROFIT I LOSS BREAKDOWN
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Name of Program (#'s) Income Expenses Profit/Loss Totals
ADULT TRIPS
Taylors Falls Trip 40 $920.00 $820.00 +$100.00
TOTALS: 40 $920.00 $820.00 +$100.00
TENNIS LESSONS
Session One 14 $280.00 $390.00 -$110.00
Session Two 22 $460.00 $390.00 +$70.00
Session Three 30 $625.00 $390.00 +$235.00
Evenin~ Class 23 $470.00 $520.00 -$50.00
TOTALS: 89 $1,835.00 $1;690.00 +$145.00
TOT ACTIVITIES
Tot Lot Program 110 $1,882.00 $476.78 +$1405.22
Como Zoo Field Trip 54 $216.00 $242.73 -$26.73
TOTALS: 164 $2,098.00 $719.51 +$1,378.49
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Summer Playgrounds 209 $4,130.00 $3,887.50 +$242.50
(SE) Blast-off Party 175 $175.00 $260.72 -$85.72
(SE) Penny Carnival 200+ $331.07 $282.45 +$48.62
(SE) Twins Game 95 $570.00 $599.00 -$29.00
(SE) Bike Hike 85 $170.00 $65.91 +$104.09
(SE) Beaver Mountain 109 $981.00 $893.00 +$88.00
(SE) Safety Camp 150 $0.00 $68.25 -$68.25
(SE) Shakopee Pool 94 $752.00 $412.00 +$340.00
Day Camp (1) 50 $1,923.00 $1,453.44 +$469.56
Day Camp (2) 50 $1,930.00 $1,439.12 +$490.88
Theater Camp 20 $900.00 $665.00 +$235.00
TOTALS: 1,237 $11,862.07 $10,026.39 +$1,835.68
DANCE ACTIVITIES
Pre- Dance (1) 8 $194.00 $78.75 +$115.00
Pre-Dance (2) 4 $92.00 $56.25 +$35.75
Tumbling & Fun (1) 10 $215.00 $78.75 +$136.25
Tumling & Fun (2) 6 $120.00 $78.75 +$41.25
Tumbling and Fun (3) 6 $130.00 $78.75 +$51.25
Tumbling Class 4 $102.00 $75.00 +$27.00
Ballet for Kids 4 $85.00 $78.75 +$6.25
Funky Jazz (1) 10 $210.00 $78.75 +$131.25
Funky Jazz (2) 8 $175.00 $56.25 +$118.75
Summer Fun 9 $205.00 $78.75 +$126.25
TOTALS: 69 $1,528.00 $738.75 +$789.25
F AMIL Y ACTIVITIES
Community Beach Party 250 $000.00 $188.78 -$188.78
Lakefront Days 500 $150.00 $60.77 +$89.23
TOTALS: 750 $150.00 $249.55 -$99.55
SIDEWALK POLICY SURVEY
1. Do you have a written sidewalk polley? Can you send us a copy?
2. Who determines where sidewalks are Installed?
3. How are the sidewalks funded?
4. How are community trails funded?
5. Do you require developers to Install and pay for sidewalks?
6. What road designation would require both a sidewalk and trail on each
side? How Is that funded?
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SURVEY SUMMARY OF CITIES
PLYMOUTH: Does not have a written sidewalk policy, but does have a trail plan
designed by Parks and Recreation and Engineering. Sidewalk and trail locations are
determined by the approved trail plan. Developers are required to pay for and install
sidewalks in developments, but if it is an existing connection or tie in to the park the city
pays. Minor arterial streets require both a sidewalk and a trail
EDEN PRAIRIE: Does not have a written policy. Where sidewalks are installed
is determined by the Parks and Recreation Department. The developer is required to
pay for and install sidewalks in new developments as well as any trails that will run
through the development. Collector streets and larger require both a sidewalk and trail.
If it is part of a development project, then the developer pays, and if it is a city project,
then the city pays for it.
BLOOMINGTON: Does not have a written sidewalk policy, but has in their city
code book that all streets except single family plats require sidewalks (and those areas
are completely developed). Engineering combined with Planning and Public Works
decide where sidewalks will be installed. Developers are required to pay for and install
sidewalks in new developments under the conditions of that development. Businesses
fund the sidewalks on their streets and on arterials there is general funding and state
aid. The funding of trails is through general obligation unless the trail goes through a
development, in which case the developer pays for it. Arterial and collector streets that
run through park lands and large open areas require both a sidewalk and trail. Along
arterial streets state aid helps the funding.
SHAKOPEE: Said they kind of have a sidewalk policy and said that they would
mail us a copy. The Engineering department decides where sidewalks are installed. In
already existing divisions if the street is a collector or greater, the city pays 100%. If it is
a residential street the city pays 50% and the other 50% comes from property
assessments. If it is a reconstruction project the city pays 75% and the other 25% is
from property assessments. New subdivisions are not required to have sidewalks, only
collector streets or greater or commercial property. They are in planning stages for
community trails and are funded by CIP funds. They had "no idea" for street
designation for both a sidewalk and a trail.
MAPLE GROVE: Is currently working on a written sidewalk policy, and sent us a
copy if current policy from their city ordinance book. The Planning and Engineering
departments decide where sidewalks will be installed. In development areas the
developer is required to pay for and install sidewalks. In existing areas the city pays
100% through transportation funds. Community trails are funded in the same manner.
They are currently working on a written plan to enforce the payment and installation of
sidewalks by the developer. Collector streets require sidewalks/trails on both sides, but
wasn't sure how they were funded.
BROOKLYN PARK: Currently has fragments of policies and intends to combine
all fragments into one policy. Planning and Engineering departments along with a Policy
Council determines where sidewalks will be located (usually arterial/collector streets).
In development areas the developer is required to pay for and install sidewalks only
when required by the current policy. In existing areas they want to add sidewalks along
with the reconstruction of streets, but are not very strict due toto cost. If residents ask
for a sidewalk that isn't in the policy to be done, the residents pay 100%. Along arterials
and collectors the city pays 20% and the other 80% comes from property assessments.
Community trails are funded with park bonds, park dedications fees, and grants (which
are rare). Primary arterial streets require both sides to have sidewalks/trails, and
collectors require only one side,
WOODBU RY: When I talked to Woodbury they said they didn't have a sidewalk
system, only a community trail system. So I talked to the Parks and Rec. department.
They said their trails that run alongside roads in developments are funded by the
developer and the ones that run alongside major roads (collectors and arterials) are
funded by MSA funds, Park and Rec. funds, development funds, and grants if available.
LAKEVILLE: They have a trail plan that includes future trails and sidewalks and
are a part of street construction, and a review of the developments determines where
sidewalks will be installed. In new developments the developer is responsible for
funding and installing the sidewalks. Existing areas that do not have sidewalks are not
going to get them. Developers are required to fund and install sidewalks, but are also
credited if they build a sidewalk along a collector street and the cost is split 5/8
developer and 3/8 city funds. Community trails are funded by a trail fee fund which is
$150 per unit in a development. These only apply to the developer's funds and not to
the Industrial areas. According to the trail plan, collector streets receive trails and
commercial areas receive sidewalks.
EAGAN: Has a trail plan that also includes sidewalks, but thy are in the process
of updating and redoing this plan and should be done by July 1, 1994. It is this
comprehensive trail plan that determines where sidewalks will be installed. Residential
and new developments are not required to have or install sidewalks. Sidewalks and
trails are considered part of the transportation department and th city installs them along
neighborhood collector streets, county roads, and in the parks and also pays for them.
The funds come from the Parks and Rec. ordinance, which includes permit fees and the
developer pays into park dedication funds which includes trail dedication funds. Major
collector streets and arterials require sidewalks/trails on both sides. It may be added
that the majority of sidewalks/trails are bituminous trails.
MINNETONKA: Does not have a formal sidewalk policy. One was developed
but not adopted by city council. However, a 40 mile loop of trails was adopted.
Engineering and Planning departments establish where sidewalks will go as well as
citizen petitions and needs. Trails maintenance is in charge of community trails. The
funding of sidewalks and trails is not uniform and worked out an agreement on a case
by case basis. Sometimes developer pays or dedicates land, other times the city pays
for it through park funds. If being put in an existing area, it is through both city park
funds and property assessments, but the cost split varies from project to project, but
generally the city pays more. Trails are funded though park dedication funds.
Requirement of developers to fund these projects hasn't always worked due to the
reluctance to adopt a sidewalk policy. Since they don't have a distinct policy the street
designation for both a sidewalk and trail on each side of street doesn't exist, however,
most of the streets with two sidewalks/trails installed are near schools.
APPLE VALLEY: Has a policy but wasn't sure if written down or not, just knew it
and gave it to me:
* 6' concrete sidewalks in downtown area (commercial area)
* 8' bituminous path on major streets (44-52' wide) on
both sides of the street (bike/walk path)
* 6' concrete sidewalk in housing areas on major street
where the houses face the street
Developers must put in sidewalks/trails in their developments according to the above
standards. In existing areas most have sidewalks due to the old policy that put
sidewalks in everywhere, and therefore don't put in any new ones. The city therefore
does not pay for the installation of new sidewalks or trails.
BURNSVILLE: Has an informal policy (not written). Engineering handles where
sidewalks go and Parks and Natural Resources along with engineering decide where
trails go. They do not require developers to install and fund sidewalks and trails all of
the time. Most sidewalks along major collectors and arterials are funded in part by MSA
funds. If a sidewalk is requested by the residents in an area deemed not to need them it
is 100% residential property assessments that pays for it. Community trails are funded
by park dedication funds and if along major collector/arterial streets they use MSA
funding. Along collector streets sidewalk/trail on one side generally. Along arterial
streets sidewalkltrail on both sides generally.
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2. Fairlawn Shores Tr. between 150th St. and Hwy. 13. This is a Low/3 priority funded by
MSA. Sidewalk only.
3.
Fish Point Rd. (very small section north of 160th St./no rating at this time. This is a
MSA funded project.
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4. Main St. north of gas station to 160th St. (This has not been discussed but sidewalk
should be on both sides of street).
5. Fish Point Rd. in the south part of Cardinal Ridge. High/3 priority. This will be fInished
at time of subdivision and funded with MSA funding.
6. Jordan Ave. south of 160th St. Has a High/2 priority. Felt this shouldn't be part of the
plan; it's a residential street. Not part of the MSA street system; cost will be $20,000.
Low priority from Parks.
7. Anna Tr. Medium/2 priority with MSA funding. Felt this should be high priority.
The Green Items (1998 road construction project) have nothing scheduled at this time.
The Dark Purple Items (1999 road construction project) reviewed as follows:
1. Fish Point Rd. north of Hwy. 13 to the Fish Point Park access. This has a High/l priority.
At this time, due to the time, Mangan asked the committee to table the Blue Items - future
sidewalk link needed (#1-36) and discuss at next months meeting. Necessary to discuss priority
of these items as there is no money to cover many of these projects.
SAM EMOND MADE A MOTION TO TABLE #4 AND #6 ON THE AGENDA AND
CONTINUE DISCUSSION REGARDING THESE TWO ITEMS UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER
MEETING. ART SCHOOT SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 12, 1994.
SAM EMOND MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. RON CEMINSKY
SECONDED MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Bill Mangan
Director of Parks and Recreation
Nancy McGill
Secretary
Parks Advisorv Committee Minutes - Ammst 8. 1994 - Pal!e 4