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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 16, 2010I THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 TH , 2010 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of December Agenda 3. Approval of October meeting minutes 4. Community Gardens Update — Kendall Larson 5. Naming of Jeffers Pond area protected by the conservation easement — Angie Barstad 6. Irrigation Grant for Ponds Athletic Complex — Al Friedges 7. Community Forest Bonding Grant — Al Friedges 8. Park Utilization — Al Friedges 9. Water Quality Grant for Pike Lake Update — Al Friedges 10. Projects /Updates — Al Friedges 11. Recreation Updates — Angie Barstad 12. Future Meeting Date a. January 20 2011, at 6pm in the City Council Chambers Adjournment Parks Advisory Committee Minutes 10/21/10 6:03 p.m. - 7:18 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 6:03 pm by Chair Ruhme Members Present Mike Feriancek, Ron Ceminsky, Kyle Haugen, Eric Spieler, Dan Ruhme, Kendall Larson Members Absent: Kelly Loose Staff Present: Al Friedges, Angie Barstad, Ross Bintner 2. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER AGENDA: Motion to approve the August agenda by Kendall Larson, Second by Kyle Haugen, motion carried. 3. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER MEETING MINUTES: Motion to approve the meeting minutes by Mike Feriancek, Second by Kendall Larson; motion carried 4. NEW PAC CHAIR PERSON/VICE CHAIR & COMMUNITY GARDEN LIAISON SELECTED: Ruhme: For the next year a new chair person and vice chair for the PAC needs to be selected as well as a new liaison for the Community Garden Board. A motion was made by Mike Feriancek and Second by Eric Spieler to select Kelly Loose as the new PAC Chair person, motion carried. A motion was made by Mike Feriancek and Second by Kendall Larson to select Kyle Haugen as the new PAC vice Chair person, motion carried. A motion was made by Kyle Haugen and Second by Mike Feriancek to select Kendall Larson as the new PAC liaison to the Community Garden board, motion carried. 5. WESTBURY PONDS & BOUDINS PARK WATER QUALITY PROJECT: Bintner: At Boudins Park in 2011 -2012 a storm sewer will be replaced while adding a rain garden and bio retention systems to improve the rate and water quality upstream of the trunk facilities. Westbury Ponds currently has 2 ponds and a wetland area. The storm water pond will be cleaned out and the wetland will be expanded for increased flood storage and efficiency. This will help in taking out phosphorus in the water. No action required. 6. BOUDINS PARK TRAIL CONNECTION Friedges: Since the current discussion was on Boudins Park we will discuss the Boudins Park trail connection at this time. The Parks Maintenance Department will be connecting the Boudins Park to an existing trail. At Boudins St. a sidewalk will be installed that goes onto Lois St. and through the park and connects to Rutgers Ave. then to Highway 13. Staff would like the PAC's input on whether to build a sidewalk on the Lois St. section or stripe off a section on the side of the road instead. Ceminsky: We should stripe to save money on side walk construction Feriancek: Staff should survey the neighborhood to see what they would prefer. Haugen & Speiler: Agreed with Ron Ceminsky and Mike Feriancek Larson: Staff should speak with the neighborhood but the sidewalk may be a safer option for pedestrians. Ruhme: Staff should speak with the neighborhood but striping may save money. Friedges: Once public meetings are held with the neighborhoods staff will bring back the public input to the PAC and make a decision at that time. No action required 7. WATER QUALITY GRANT AT PIKE LAKE PARK Friedges: This will achieve the #5 PAC goal for the year. See report for details. No action required 8. SHIP GRANT Friedges: Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) is offering a $10,000 grant. See report for details. No action required 9. COMMUNITY GARDENS Ruhme: The PAC would like to welcome the Community Garden members in attendance tonight and invite the community garden board up to the microphone at this time to make a presentation about how the community gardens went this summer. Carolyn Felix: A member of the Community Garden board spoke on the positive and negative experiences at the gardens and presented some recommendations. See report for details. No action required 10. MEMORIAL PARK BATTING CAGE & RAISED DECK AREA Friedges: PLABA wanted permission to build a 34' long raised deck along the right field line that would be 4' wide with 3 tiers at Memorial Park. Materials used would be treated lumber and Trex Deck (maintenance free) wood. A structural engineer was hired to design the deck. Per City Council approval, City staff will construct the deck during the winter months and PLABA will pay for all labor and materials. Estimated costs for this project are $10,580. Maintenance and up keep on this structure would be handled by the PLABA organization. The batting cage along the right field line is due for replacement and will be built behind the new deck. The money for the batting cage replacement is in the parks replacement matrix. 11. PROJECT UPDATES Friedges: We have the following project updates: • Buckthorn removal is being done at North Shore Oaks Pond • Sand Point Beach landscaping has been re -done • Jeffers Park shelter construction is underway. The shelter is being built just west of the school. The land around the shelter has been re- graded and boulder walls have been installed. The project will be complete in 1 -2 weeks. • Trail Survey boxes were installed in various parks throughout Prior Lake • With funds from the Clean Water Grant and with help from the Conservation Corp. boulders were installed to help repair and stop erosion around Haas Lake. Due to the high banking planting plugs were used instead of seeds. • Stonebrier Park has been completed. • Raymond Avenue Park 200' + fishing pier and shelter have been built and installed. • South Shore Park has been re- graded and the shelter has been built and installed. No action required 12. RECREATION UPDATES Barstad: The Autumn Gathering on October 2 nd held at Lakefront Park was a huge success. Hundreds of families came out to enjoy the pony rides, clown, cookies /cider, etc. The recreation department continues to offer monthly themed tot with parent classes at City Hall. There will be a trick or treat event at City hall on Friday, October 29` Our department is getting ready for the Lakefront Holiday Dazzle (formerly known as the Downtown Dazzle). This event will be held at Lakefront Park on 12/10 from 6pm — 8pm. Concessions will be sold as well as free pony rides, crafts, games, a lighted parade and fireworks. We will also be collecting canned food items for the food shelf and gloves /scarves for the school district at this event. Watch the local paper and go to www.priorlakerecreation.com for more information. No action required 13. FUTURE MEETING DATE — November 18 6n.m. in the City Council Chambers Motion to adjourn was made by Kyle Haugen, Second by Mike Feriancek, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Submitted by Angie Barstad, Recreation Coordinator FRIO h U Parks Advisory Committee Agenda Report ��NNESO� Date: October, 21 2010 Agenda Item: #5 Agenda Title: Water Quality Grant at Pike Lake Park Prepared by: AI Friedges Status: Fx Presentation No Action Required Requires Discussion and Direction to Staff El Final Review /Prepare Recommendation to City Council History: .Ecological restoration and management provide multiple benefits, including: 1. Improved native plant communities and habitat for native wildlife (including many rare species) 2. Improved water quality resulting in reduced erosion and increased infiltration. 3. Improved natural heritage (e.g. restoration of culturally significant plants, edible plants, aesthetic landscapes) All of these contribute to the sustainability of land and water resources. The City of Prior Lake owns and manages many properties, (particularly those encompassing or abutting lakes and streams) where these multiple benefits could be achieved through strategic ecological restoration and management activities (e.g. buckthorn removal, native seeding/ planting and prescribed burning. Discussion Staff anticipates applying for a grant through the Water Shed District Items: to explore a "proof of concept" demonstration project at Pike Lake Park where we would conduct buckthorn removal and management, native seeding with a cover crop, reintroduce prescribed fire, and other plant installation. Qualitative and /or semi - quantitative data would be collected to measure the results of the restoration from three different test sites. The test sites would have: 1. ( Test area #1) Existing vegetation with no invasive species removal. 2. (Test area #2) Only invasive species removal conducted and no re- introduction of native species. 3. ( Test area #3) A complete restoration of invasive species 17073 Adelmann Street SE / Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone 952.447.9830 / Fax 952.440.9678/www.cityofpriorlake.com removal and native planting. The three sites would be utilized to measure erosion /sedimentation and water quality as it discharges into Pike Lake. If the results of the study show a water quality benefit to actively manage a wooded shoreline and it is cost competitive with any other system activities the Water Quality Department could use the research to create a single project or programmatic activity that benefits multiple levels of service across the organization. Alternatives: r - 1 - PRIG ��4�r Parks Advisory Committee Agenda Report I _/ Date Agenda Item: Agenda Title: Prepared by: Status: History: Discussion Items: October, 21 2010 #6 S.H.I.P. Grant XO Presentation, No Action Required Requires Discussion and Direction to Staff Final Review /Prepare Recommendation to City Council A key component of the Statewide Health Improvement Program (S.H.I.P.) is implementing policies and practices that create active communities by increasing opportunities for non - motorized transportation (walking and biking) and access to community recreation facilities. The City of Prior Lake has taken advantage of a $10,000 grant from the S.H.I.P. to hire a consultant to prepare a feasibility study for the construction of a pedestrian and bike path adjacent to the Wagon Bridge on CSAH 21. The redesign would propose the elimination the sidewalk on the North side of the bridge, slightly shift the traffic flow to the North and the installation of a center island. This would allow improved traffic and pedestrian safety. The feasibility study will assist staff in applying for and obtaining future Federal and State grants that become available for trail reconstruction or development. In addition to pedestrian and vehicle safety on the bridge, the feasibility study will also address snowmobile safety issues under the bridge. Lastly, as part of the study a Prior Lake Trail User Survey will be conducted. The survey will seek out information regarding when the users typically utilize our trail system, how the trail is used (walking, jogging or biking) areas in the Community that would benefit from a trail connection, the conditions of our trail system, accessibility and signage. Once the feasibility study is completed staff will review the proposals, costs, timelines and maps that the Consultant has prepared. Public review and approval will be conducted by the Traffic Safety Committee, the Parks Advisory Committee and the City Council. The results obtained from the Trail User Survey will be reviewed by City Staff, the Parks Advisory Committee, and the Traffic Safety Committee for possible improvements. The results of the survey will 17073 Adelmann Street SE / Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone 952.447.9830 / Fax 952.440.9678 / www.cityofpriorlake.com be identified and funded through the Parks portion of the Capital Improvement Program. Alternatives: s , -% COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMITTEE OCTOBER 21, 2010 CATHIE JENSEN, RYAN HOFFMAN, CAROLYN FELIX, BOB BRATTLAND 33 E -MAILS SENT TO CURRENT GARDENERS 9 RESPONSES POSITIVE EXPERIENCE: • Opportunity for a garden • Location • City working with Rotary to finance fencing • People involved very friendly NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE: • Status of Soil - Poor, compact, no drainage, no nutrients • Cost to Gardeners: Replanting, replanting, fencing that didn't work, sprays to keep animals out • Water hose doesn't reach to far ends of the plots • Bad compost • Stolen produce • Lack of enforcement for gardeners not maintaining plots RECOMMENDATIONS: Add taller posts along fence line and add additional wire to prevent deer jumping over. Trap woodchucks and reinforce bottom fence line with wood embedded into soil. Secure appropriate compost — add at least 3 inches to plots and till in fall and spring Eradicate thistles from garden plots, also along wooded area next to fence Change size and costs of garden plots Dedicated area for garden plant refuse Solicit funds from Rotary Assign specific positions to board members Schedule meetings with current gardeners throughout the growing season Committee will meet weekly or bi- weekly during the summer months Minutes of the Committee meeting will be made available to Al for his comments /concerns These recommendations cannot be carried out without help from the city and /or the PAC.