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REVISED AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
November 25, 2024 @ 7 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 28, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
IV. OPEN FORUM – the open forum allows the public to address the commission
on subjects which are not a part of the meeting. Commission may take action,
reply, or give direction to staff. Please limit your comments to 5 minutes or
less.
V. NEW BUSINESS
2. Introduction of New Commission Member - Jessica Wright
3. Updates to 2025 Fee Schedule
4. Border Battle- Tug of War Event Application
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Playground Replacement Process Timeline- Revised
6. Replacement Playgrounds for 2025
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS (no packet materials)
7. Staff Updates
8. Commission Member Updates
VIII. ADJOURN
Next Meeting: January 27, 2025 at 7 p.m.
DATE: November 25, 2024
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Chad Rogness, Parks Superintendent
SUBJECT: 2024 Border Battle - Tug of War Event Application
BACKGROUND
The Stillwater Chamber Foundation has submitted an event application, “Border Battle-
Tug of War”, to be held on the Stillwater Lift Bridge on December 29, 2024 from
7:30am-12:00pm. This is a new “event” with the estimated attendance to be 400 people.
The Border Battle - Tug of War is a friendly competition between Viking and Packer fans
with a series of tug of wars determining the victor. The event will conclude in time for
participants to shuttle back to Wisconsin or find a local bar/restaurant to watch the
football game. The beneficiaries of the event are the First Responder Associations from
both sides of the St. Croix River.
MnDOT has given their approval for this event, noting the event is for charity, not a
commercial event and ticket sales/event fees will have to be done off the road right of
way. The City will have to apply for a permit similar to the Dine Here Miscellaneous
Work Permit.
The event organizer will be charged according to the 2024 Event Fee Schedule which
totals $125 ($25 event application fee and $100 damage deposit).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving this event.
ACTION REQUESTED
If Parks and Recreation Commission agrees, they should pass a motion recommending
approval to council of the 2024 Border Battle - Tug of War event application.
Stillwater Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are streamed live on the city
website and available to view on Channel 16. Public can participate in the meeting by
attending in person at City Hall.
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
November 25, 2024 @ 7 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 28, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
IV. OPEN FORUM – the open forum allows the public to address the commission
on subjects which are not a part of the meeting. Commission may take action,
reply, or give direction to staff. Please limit your comments to 5 minutes or
less.
V. NEW BUSINESS
2. Introduction of New Commission Member - Jessica Wright
3. Updates to 2025 Fee Schedule
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. Playground Replacement Process Timeline- Revised
5. Replacement Playgrounds for 2025
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS (no packet materials)
6. Staff Updates
7. Commission Member Updates
VIII. ADJOURN
Next Meeting: January 27, 2025 at 7 p.m.
216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.stillwatermn.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
October 28, 2024
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. Chairman Macswain called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Macswain, Commissioners Haveles, Larson, Maniaci, Quie, Councilmember Polehna Absent: Commissioners Lehmann and Wright Staff: Parks Superintendent Rogness
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of minutes of August 26, 2024 meeting Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Quie, to approve the August 26, 2024 meeting minutes. All in favor. Possible approval of minutes of September 23, 2024 meeting Motion by Commissioner Quie, seconded by Commissioner Haveles, to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2024 meeting. All in favor.
OPEN FORUM There were no public comments.
NEW BUSINESS Introduction of New Members Mark Maniaci Mark Maniaci introduced himself and shared his background in landscape design. Event Policy Changes - Alcohol Server Training Parks Superintendent Rogness stated that the City Council approved ordinance changes which directly affect the Event Policy, specifically requiring training for all parties involved with the serving of alcohol at events. The Commission reviewed the proposed policy changes. Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Haveles, to approve the event policy changes. All in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Playground Replacement - Community Feedback Mr. Rogness summarized feedback received on Sunrise Park and Heritage Park. He noted the signs placed at the playgrounds need to be more specific to clarify what is being proposed. Commissioner Larson suggested using a QR code where a person could vote for a particular design.
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Commissioner Haveles said one unique thing could be included that makes a park a “mini destination” such as more nature play area at Sunrise Park. Native plantings and sensory interactive activities would be cheap to do, and get volunteers from that neighborhood. Chairman Macswain said the word improvements should remain on the signs to stay on top of elements that people want. He agreed with Commissioner Haveles that a nature play area at Sunrise Park, maybe something cool winding down through the pines, should be explored. He also would like to see if there is a way to physically stake out the proposed playgrounds at the parks to provide a feel for what is proposed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff Updates - Skateboard Park/Graffiti Park Mr. Rogness said the skateboard park area will also be a graffiti park. Councilmember Junker is working with graffiti artist JoJo to do a mural. Professional Skateboarder Nicole Hause is helping plan the park. For safety reasons, the City will hire design professionals to construct the park. Ms. Hause has reached out to three potential design and build companies. Hiring a company would cost around $250,000 which is more than what the City currently has budgeted ($140,000). Ms. Hause is willing to spearhead a fundraising campaign. Chairman Macswain asked how the City is going to do outreach with skateboarders to get them to “own” the project, and Mr. Rogness replied that a design and build firm would handle community outreach and involvement. If the City chooses to go a more affordable way, he thinks Ms. Hause would assist with getting the skateboard community involved. Trail Maintenance - Boutwell, Eagle Ridge, Benson Park Mr. Rogness reported that trail maintenance on Boutwell started today and the City will try to keep up better on maintenance and do crack filling each year. Commissioner Larson commented that the Manning trail looks a lot better this year. She asked about the dangerous intersection crossing Manning to get to Aamodts where there is no crossing. Councilmember Polehna responded that with the hospital development coming in, the City Council will look at all the roads in that area. Also, after receiving a complaint about safety at Myrtle and Brick Streets, the City installed a four-way stop which seems to be a big improvement. He also informed the Commission that a man who is part of the Newman family that owned property in the Liberty area has spoken with the Council about a possible monument to be placed by Rutherford School highlighting the history of the area, the families who lived there, and the track where there used to be a trolley. Commissioner Quie suggested marking rough spots on the trails until they can be fixed. Events - Rivertown Art Festival, Harvest Fest, Trolley Tours Mr. Rogness said the Rivertown Art Festival and Harvest Fest were both a huge success, and Councilmember Polehna reminded the Commission of the November 29 Twinkle Parade. Northland Dugouts/New Fence Mr. Rogness showed the dugouts built by workers from Tree Trust. The VAA donated $15,000 for the dugouts and the City paid for the concrete. Commissioner Haveles suggested installing a plaque crediting Tree Trust for the project. Pickleball Letter
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Mr. Rogness provided a copy of the letter from Peggy and Paul Gora that was presented at the September meeting. He said the Pickleball group contacted him and said they would like to be present whenever the Commission officially discusses the issue. Commission Member Updates Councilmember Polehna reminded the Commissioners to vote and to remember the City sales tax referendum. He said the Council is working with Bike Friendly Stillwater to come up with a sign for the trails about trail etiquette and safety, and respecting other users. Chairman Macswain suggested using stencils on the trail may help move people off to the side. Commissioners noted the invitation to New Heights Playground Groundbreaking/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony November 1. Other Business - Public Works “Trunk or Treat” Open House October 29, 3-6 p.m. Mr. Rogness noted there will be a Halloween Open House with treats and City trucks on display.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Haveles, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. ___________________________________________ Dan Macswain, Chair ATTEST: ________________________________________________ Chad Rogness, Parks Superintendent
DATE: November 25, 2024
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Chad Rogness, Parks Superintendent
SUBJECT: Discuss Potential Update to 2025 Fee Schedule
BACKGROUND
City staff reviews the Fee Schedule and makes recommendation to Council on an
annual basis. There are many redline items and new cannabis registration fees in the
attached Fee Schedule for your review.
Also, the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center is proposing changes to their rental fees.
Please review the attached memo from Doug Brady to the Council which explains the
desired rate changes.
DISCUSSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission should discuss the proposed changes to the St.
Croix Recreation Center 2025 Fee Schedule. Staff would also like the Commission to
discuss the current Park Reservation and Event fees.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Commission should provide feedback on the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Fee
Schedule changes and the current Park Reservation and Events fees. If the Commission
would like to make a recommendation to Council, a motion should be made.
City of Stillwater
216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082
651-430-8800
www.stillwatermn.gov
2025 FEE SCHEDULE
Effective January 10, 2025
I. ADMINISTRATION FEES Fee
Data Practices Requests and/or Copies – Fee must be paid before any data is released (MS 13.03)
Electronically Stored Data/Transmitted via pdf,
100 or fewer pages of letter or legal size
Actual Cost
(minimum rate is $30 per hour)
Paper Copies (black and white), 100 or fewer pages
letter or legal size
25¢ for a one-sided copy
50¢ for a two-sided copy
Paper copies (black and white) 11 x 17 $0.75/page
Paper Copies (color/prints) per side
8.5 x 11 (1-5 pages) $2.00/page
8.5 x 11 (6-50 pages) $1.75/page
8.5 x 14 (1-5 pages) $2.50/page
8.5 x 14 (6-50 pages) $2.25/page
11 x 17 (1-5 pages) $3.00/page
11 x 17 (6-50 pages) $2.75/page
Copies or Electronic Transmittal of more than 100
pages or Other Types of Copies
Actual Cost
(minimum rate is $30 per hour)
Data on CD/DVD/Flash Drive (does not include costs of
retreiving data) $15
Data Practices Research Deposit $300
Police In-house Statistical Computer Run $25
Police Audio/Video (BWC) $25 per case no.
Police Photographs $25 per case no.
Prepared Maps ‐ Black/White/Blue Line
As-built Drawings (11 x 17) $10 minimum or $3 per page
City Map (8.5 x 11) or (11 x 17) $2
Land Use Map (11 x 17) $4
Zoning (8.5 x 11) $2
Zoning (11 x 17) $4
Prepared Maps ‐ Color
City Map (8.5 x 11) or (11 x 17) $2
Land Use Map (11 x 17) $7
Parcel Map and Topographic Maps Available from Washington County
Zoning Map (8.5 x 11) $5
Zoning Map (11 x 17) $7
Publications/Minutes/Agendas
Budget Book $25
City Code Book Unbound $100
City Code Book Bound $125
Comprehensive Plan printed & bound $75
Comprehensive Plan CD $15
2025 Fee Schedule Page 2 of 12 1/10/25
Design Manual $5
Downtown Plan $10
Financial Report $50
Mailed agendas – per year $20 + Postage
Mailed minutes – per year $60 + Postage
Zoning Book $25
Other – (City meetings available on DVD through Valley Access Channel at 651‐430‐2921)
Election Candidate Filing Fee $5
II. BUILDING PERMIT FEES Fee Minimum Fee
Plumbing Permit
Commercial 1% of bid plus
state surcharge
$55 plus state
surcharge
Residential
$10 per opening
plus state
surcharge
$55 plus state
surcharge
Water Softeners $25 plus state surcharge
Sewer and Water $55 plus state surcharge
Mechanical Permit
Commercial 1% of bid plus
state surcharge
$55 plus state
surcharge
Residential – if installing both heat and air conditioning on the same permit
Heating plant $55 plus state surcharge
Air conditioning $25 plus state surcharge
Residential – if installing either heat and air conditioning
Heating plant only $55 plus state surcharge
Air conditioning only $55 plus state surcharge
Heating plant includes fireplaces $55 plus state surcharge
Miscellaneous work such as duct work, new gas
line, etc. $55 plus state surcharge
Building Permit Fees – Total Valuation
$1.00 to $500.00 $30
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$30 for the first $500 plus $3 for
each additional $100 or fraction
thereof, to and including $2,000
$2,0001 to $25,000
$75 for the first $2,000 plus $15
for each additional $1,000, or
fraction thereof, to and including
$25,000
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$425 for the first $25,000 plus $10
for each additional $1,000, or
fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$675 for the first $50,000 plus
$11.50 for each additional 1,000,
or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000
2025 Fee Schedule Page 3 of 12 1/10/25
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$1,250 for the first $100,000 plus
$5.50 for each $1,000, or fraction
thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$3,500 for the first $500,000 plus
$4.50 for each Additional $1,000,
or fraction thereof, to and
including $1,000,000
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,750 for the first $1,000,000 plus
$3.15 for each additional $1,000,
or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours $55*/hour
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of
Section 305.8
$55*/hour
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $55*/hour (minimum charge = one
half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes, additions
or revisions to plans
$55*/hour
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and
inspections, or both
Actual costs**
Working without a permit Twice permit fee
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision,
overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
**Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
III. BUSINESS LICENSING FEES Fee Per Year
Adult Use License
Principal (primary activity) $250
Accessory (limited activity) $100
Initial Investigation Fee $300
Annual Investigation Fee $150
Alcohol Licenses
On-Sale $3,200
On-Sale Club $446.25
On-Sale Sunday $200
On-Sale Extend Hours for World Cup $250
Off-Sale $200
On-Sale Wine $315
On-Sale Wine w/Strong Beer $477.75
On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor $162.75
On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor Extra Hours for World Cup $250
Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor $57.25
Brewer Tap Room $500
Brewer Off-Sale $200
Small Brewer Off-Sale $200
Brewers Tap Room On-sale Sunday $200
Consumption & Display $250 initial + $250 payable to AGED
2 A.M. On-Sale $200 initial + $200 payable to AGED
2025 Fee Schedule Page 4 of 12 1/10/25
Micro Distiller Cocktail Room $3,200
Micro Distiller Off-Sale $200
Culinary Class $100
Temporary On-Sale or 3.2% Liquor License (*Fee includes AGED license and public safety services)
Using Private Property $25 per day
Using City Property with over 250 people $1,000/day*
Using City Property with 75 to 250 people $250/day*
Using City Property with under 75 people $25/day
Initial Investigation Fee $300
Annual Investigation Fee $150
Building Contractor License $100
Bus Bench Permit $50/bench
Buskers Permit $50
CBD Retail Establishment License $4,000
Initial Investigation Fee $300
Annual Investigation Fee $150
Cannabis Registration
Micro Businesses $0 Initial; $1,000 Renewal
Mezzo Businesses $500 Initial; $1,000 Renewal
Cultivator, Manufacturer, Retailer or Wholesaler $500 Initial; $1,000 Renewal
Transporter or Delivery Service $250 Initial; $500 Renewal
Testing Facility $500 Initial; $1,000 Renewal
Cannabis Event Organizer TBD
Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Manufacturer $500
Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailer (per location) $125
Medical Cannabis Combination $500 Initial; $1,000 Renewal
Gambling Premises Permit Background Check Fee $100
Hotel License $150
Pawn Broker Fee $5,000 plus $200 monthly fee for
computer access charges
Peddler Background Check $15 per individual or representative
Short Term Home Rental License (valid 3 years) $300
Background Check Investigation Fee At City Cost
Additional Inspection (1st inspection included in license fee) $150 each
Solid Waste, Recycling and/or Roll‐off Hauler License
Commercial Property (including roll-off) $300
Residential Property (including roll-off) $300
Roll-off Only $50
Therapeutic Massage Business and Massage Therapist License
Therapeutic Massage Business License $100
Individual Massage Therapist Background Check $15
Tobacco License $250
Initial Investigation Fee $300
Annual Investigation $150
IV. ENGINEERING FEES Fee Escrow
An Escrow shall be established to cover engineering and legal fees incurred by the City as part of the plan review. The
fee shall be doubled for after‐the‐fact permit applications.
2025 Fee Schedule Page 5 of 12 1/10/25
AUAR
Single Family $4,564.45/acre
Multi-family/Commercial $9,128.89/acre
Trunk Sewer and Water
Phase III Annexation $22,793.12/acre
Long Lake East $12,819.58/acre
Long Lake West $18,891.93/acre
Middle Trunk A $8,141.97/acre
Boutwell East $18,157.36/acre
Boutwell West $14,031.27/acre
Park & Trail Fee See city code Chapter 26, Article VI
Other Engineering Fees
Sanitary Sewer Hookup $5,000/unit
Water Hookup $5,000/unit
Public ROW or Pubic Easement Vacation $350
Small Wireless Facility $50/device $5,000
Small Wireless Facility Collocation on City Structure
$150/rent
$25/maintenance
$73/radio if less than 100 watts
$182/radio if more than 100 watts
Industrial Waste Strength Charge Met Council rate
Grading Erosion Control - Residential $250 $2,500
- Non-Residential $700 $7,000
Grading Permits See Uniform Building Code
Vegetation Cutting Permit (St. Croix Overlay District) $25
Obstruction Permit $50/week
Right-of-Way Permit
Hole: $200 per hole
Trench: $200 plus
$0.50 per lineal foot of trench
Boring: $200 plus
$0.50 per lineal foot of trench
Extension: $200 plus
$0.50 per lineal foot of trench
Penalty: 2 times the amount of standard
permit
Degradation: homeowners are exempt on repairs to
existing sewer and water services in the right‐of‐way
To be calculated by City
(see below for estimates)
Degradation Fee Estimates for Bituminous Street
New Street - 0 to 5 years $4.00 per square foot
Existing Street $2.00 per square foot
Street to be reconstructed in next 5 years $1.00 per square foot
Degradation Fee Estimates for Bituminous Pathway
New Path - 0 to 5 years $1.50 x path width x length
Existing Path - 5 years old to 5-year plan $1.00 x path width x length
Path to be reconstructed in next 5 years $0.50 x path width x length
2025 Fee Schedule Page 6 of 12 1/10/25
V. FINANCE FEES Fee
Assessment Searches $25
Assessment Roll Copy (each) $25
Merchant Credit Card Processing Fee At City Cost
Mowing & Snow Removal Services - in addition to contractual services
1 time service call or first reoccurring service call $100
Second service call and each additional
reoccurring service calls
$50
NSF Checks or denial of ACH Fee Maximum allowed by law
Special Service District Assessment Fee $500/commercial building
Lodging Tax 3% of gross receipts
Lodging Tax Penalty 10% of amount due
VI. FIRE FEES Fee
Annual license for retail sales of consumer fireworks $100
Fireworks Display Permit (Pyrotechnics) $100
Automatic fire extinguishing systems 1.2% of value, $100 minimum
Fire alarm systems 1.2% of value, $100 minimum
Open burning permit $20
Residential daycare and foster care inspection $50
Tank removal permit $75
Yearly nuisance/false alarm fees* – Residential
*False alarm fees based on calendar year and per call basis
$0 1-2
$75 3-4
$150 5-6
$300 7-8
$400 9 +
Yearly nuisance/false alarm fees* – Commercial
*False alarm fees based on calendar year and per call basis
$0 1-2
$90 3-4
$180 5-6
$360 7-8
$425 9 +
Lift Assists (non-injury) Independent Living
Facilities/Residential
$0 1-2 / year
$100 3-4 / year
$200 5-6 / year
$400 7 + / year
Lift Assists (non-injury) Assisted Living Facilities,
Nursing Care Facilities $400/call
Fire Personnel Fees (Services that do not fall under Events)
Fire Department Personnel Overtime Rate – 3 hr. Minimum
VII. PARK RESERVATION FEES Fee
Park Facilities (picnic shelters, gazebos, pergolas) $100 refundable damage deposit
and $100/day reservation fee
Ball fields (for tournaments) $150 refundable damage deposit
and $300 reservation fee
Preparation of Ball fields
Lower Lily Lake field $20/game
Upper Lily Lake field or Public Works Field $15/game
2025 Fee Schedule Page 7 of 12 1/10/25
Baseball & Softball $15/game except Lower Lily Lake field
Lacrosse or Soccer $20/application
Football $25/application
Park Open Space $100 refundable damage deposit
and $50/day reservation fee
Pioneer Park Bandshell & Lowell Park Amphitheater
All groups, including not‐for‐profit and educational institutions must
pay to use the bandshell and amphitheater
$100 refundable damage deposit
and $125/day reservation fee
Teddy Bear Park Building Rates – A $100 refundable damage deposit per floor plus the following:
Mon-Thurs Fri-Sun
First 3 hrs. (1st floor) $80 First 3 hrs. (1st floor) $160
Add’l hour (1st floor) $25 Add’l hour (1st floor) $45
First 3 hrs. (2nd floor) $60 First 3 hrs. (2nd floor) $125
Add’l hour (2nd floor) $15 Add’l hour (2nd floor) $35
Events & Special Events
Event Application Fee $25
Special Event Application Fee $50
Special Event with Contract Application Fee $100
Application Late Fee $75 for events/$500 for special
events
Event Fees (Defined): *Per Day includes each day of event. Separate load‐in day fee of $500/day will apply.
Event Special Event Special Event with Contract
No event base fee required
but $100 refundable damage
deposit if using park + park
reservation fees apply
$500/day* base fee
plus $1,000
security deposit
$500/day* base fee plus $1,000
security deposit – subject to negotiated
contract provisions
Food Service Vendors at Events
1-10 Vendors $50/day of service at event
11+ Vendors $200/day of service at event
Materials for Events
Porta Potty – ADA Compliant Actual Cost from City Vendor
Porta Potty – Standard Actual Cost from City Vendor
Additional Service Actual Cost from City Vendor
Traffic Control for Events requiring intersection(s) controlled
Organizer required to provide proper traffic control equipment
Route Events under 4 hours $300/day
Parades or Route Events over 4 hours $1,000/day
Road Closure for Events without Routes $0
VIII. PARKING FEES Fee
Hourly Parking (10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, except during events)
All Surface Lots (1-12) and On-street Parking east of Main Street
(Nelson Street, Water Street, Myrtle Street, Mulberry Street)
$1/hour
Permit Parking
Downtown Residential Permit parking per vehicle $20/month
Downtown Business Permit per vehicle $20/month
Parking Ramp – Rivertown Commons (limit 8) $25/month
Parking Ramp – General Residential Permit (limit 17) $35/month
2025 Fee Schedule Page 8 of 12 1/10/25
Bus Parking Overnight $75/bus/day
Event Parking
All Surface Lots (1-12) and On-street Parking east of Main Street
(Nelson Street, Water Street, Myrtle Street, Mulberry Street)
$10/day
Parking Lot Rental for Events – Organizer required to provide proper traffic control equipment
Lots 1, 7, 8, 8A, or 12-17
(Lot 17 is available at no charge for Veteran Memorial Events & Farmers Market)
Not available
Lots 2 (north half), 2 (south half), 3, 4, 5, 8B, 9,10, 11 $200/day
Downtown Parking Rental Rates – All stalls $9/day/space
Merchant Processing Fees At City Cost
IX. POLICE FEES Fee
Potentially Dangerous Dog License $200
Dangerous Dog License $400
Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog License Replacement Tag $5
Dangerous Dog Designation Appeal $200
Dog Impound $50
Kennel Fees $250
Special Motorized Electric Cart Permit $100
Police Personnel Fees (Services that do not fall under Events)
Police Dept. Personnel/Officers Overtime Rate – 3 hr. Minimum
Police Reserves $25 per hour – 3 hr. Minimum
X. ST. CROIX VALLEY RECREATION CENTER RATES
Hourly Rates Prime Time Non‐Prime Time Summer Ice
Rec Center Ice $245/hour $190/hour $190/hour
Lily Lake Ice $240/hour $190/hour $190/hour
Full Field Hours $345/hour $280/hour $190/hour
Half Field House $245/hour $215/hour $190/hour
Other Rates
Open Skating $7/child $8/adult
Open Field $7/child $8/adult
XI. UTILITY FEES Fee
Sanitary Sewer Rates - Per Quarter
First Minimum Charge $78.11
Overage Charge $10.71
Penalty/Late Fee 10%
Street Lighting Rates - Per Quarter Residential $12.36 3% increase in 2025
Per Quarter Non-Residential Based on acreage
Storm Sewer Rates - Per Quarter $15.75 $16.22 for 2025
Utility Invoice - Penalty/Late Fee 10% on unpaid balance
Certification Fee 10% on unpaid balance
Water Rates: Commercial Winter $2.77/1000 gal
Commercial Summer $3.02/1000 gal
Residential 1000-8000 gallons $1.70/1000 gal
Residential 9000-18,000 gallons $2.23/1000 gal
Residential 19,000-28,000 gallons $2.76/1000 gal
2025 Fee Schedule Page 9 of 12 1/10/25
Residential 29,000+ gallons $4.35/1000 gal
Curb turn on/shutoff (during business hours) No Charge
Curb turn on/shutoff (after business hours) $100
Hydrant Connection or meter $35
Water Availability Charge $1000 per Sac Unit
Water Meter – ¾” $300
Water Meter – 1” $400
Water Meter – >1” At Cost
Parts (curb stop, valves, fitttings) – Residential and
Commercial properties only
At Cost
Bulk water $2 per 1,000 gallons
Hydrant meter deposit $2,500
XII. VIOLATIONS Fine City Code
Administrative Citations (Chapter 2, Article VI)
Animal – Wild or Dangerous Dog $500 Ch. 8
Animal violations including bees, farm & other small
domestic animals (except dangerous animals)
$55 Ch. 8, Ch. 28
Building Demolition violations of historic structures $500 Ch. 28
Curfew $50 Ch. 12
Disposal of waste into sewer system $100 Ch. 10, Ch. 22
Failure to obtain a license, registration or permit $250 Ch. 6
Fire Code violations $100 Ch. 24
Garbage & Rubbish $25 Ch. 22
Noise violations $150 Ch. 10
Parking violation $25 Ch. 18
Parking violation snow emergencies $50 Ch. 18
Parking violation late fee $25 Ch. 2
Public nuisance, general $200 Ch. 10
Public nuisances affecting health, peace and safety $500 Ch. 10
Public health, safety, welfare violations (except as otherwise
stated)
$100 Ch. 10
Public parks violations $50 Ch. 14
Public waters violations $200 Ch. 22
Recreational vehicles violation $50 Ch. 18
ROW permit violations $100 Ch. 10
Self-propelled devices violations $50 Ch. 18
Short Term Home Rental 1st verified complaint $250 Ch. 28
Short Term Home Rental 2nd verified complaint $1,000 Ch. 28
Short Term Home Rental 3rd verified complaint $2,000 Ch. 28
Snowmobiles $70 Ch. 18
Special & Conditional Use Permit violations $250 Ch. 28
State Building Code violations, general $200 Ch. 24
State Building Code violations, hazardous $500 Ch. 24
Stormwater violations $200 Ch. 22
Subdivision Ordinance violations $250 Ch. 26
Watering restriction violations $25 Ch. 10
2025 Fee Schedule Page 10 of 12 1/10/25
Zoning Ordinance violations, unless otherwise stated $100 Ch. 28
Except as otherwise stated above, all other violations of
City Code
$100
Repeat Violations within 12 months (except parking
violations)
Double the amount of scheduled
fine for the previous violation, up
to a maximum of $2,000
Administration Citation Appeal $200
Alcohol Violations
*Look back period for multiple offenses is no
more than 5 years 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense* 4th Offense
Sale of alcoholic beverages to
underage person as part of
compliance check
$500 $750 + 3 day
Suspension
$1,000 + 9 day
Suspension Revocation
Alcohol‐related Civil Penalties Grid - For penalties other than sale to underage persons as part of
a compliance check
Key: Level 3 – HFLS: High Frequency, Lowe Severity
Level 1 – LFLS: Low Severity, Low Frequency
Level 4 – HFHS: High Frequency, High Severity
Level 2 – LFHS: Low Frequency, High Severity
Level 3 – HFLS
$500 – $1,000 fine and/or
5-10 day suspension revocation
Level 4 – HFHS
or 3 or more Aggravating Factors
$1,000 – $2,000 fine and/or
10-60 day suspension revocation
Level 1 LFLS
$0 – $500 fine
Options: Training, installation of alcohol devices,
video surveillance, security, etc
Level 2 – LFHS
$500 – $1,000 fine and/or
3-5 day suspension
1. Incident Severity and Frequency – The city department reporting the violation to the City Council will substantiate the
severity and frequency of the incident in a report based on the number of incidents occurring at the licensed location
under the same licensee for the previous five years. Incident severity and frequency will take into consideration the
totality of the circumstances and the potential or actual impact on a specific neighborhood or to the overall community.
2. Aggravating Factors – Aggravating Factors in a single incident may cause a move in the grid to the next level (either
up or sideways). Examples of Aggravating Factors include, but are not limited to:
Any prior violation of alcohol-related incidents in the last 5 years of the new incident (each prior shall be
counted as on Aggravating Factor);
*Felony or gross misdemeanor charges were issued out of the new incident;
Any weapons, drugs or violence involved in the new incident;
The act endangered the public;
*The act involved a juvenile;
The act involved bias or discrimination;
3. Penalties may include a Fine, Suspension, or Revocation or any combination thereof.
CBD Violations
*Same licensed premises within 36‐month
period of first violation 1st Offense 2nd Offense* 3rd Offense and
subsequent*
Sale/purchase of CBD intoxicating
products to/by underage person $500 $750 + 3-day
Suspension $1,000 and Revocation
Refusal to allow City Inspectors &
Police to inspect premises
5-day
Suspension
15-day
Suspension Revocation
CBD Ordinance Violations $500 Double amount of scheduled fine for the
previous violation, up to a max. of $2,000
Tobacco Violations
2025 Fee Schedule Page 11 of 12 1/10/25
*Same licensed premises within 36‐month
period of first violation 1st Offense 2nd Offense* 3rd Offense and
subsequent*
Refusal to allow City Inspectors &
Police admission to inspect
premises
$300 $600 $1,000 and Revocation
Sale/purchase to/by underage
person $300 $600 $1,000 and Revocation
Unlawful self-service sale $300 $600 $1,000 and Revocation
Unlawful vending machine $300 $600 $1,000 and Revocation
All other tobacco violations $300 $600 $1,000 and Revocation
XIII. ZONING AND LAND USE APPLICATION FEES
Escrow payment. Applicants shall be required to pay a cash escrow fee as required by the Fee Schedule in this Ordinance.
The escrow fee shall be used to pay any outside expenses and fees incurred by the City, including, but not limited to
consultants, attorneys, planning and engineering fees or other expenses due to the application. If, at any time, the balance
in the cash escrow account is depleted to less than ten percent (10%) of the originally required cash escrow amount, the
applicant shall deposit additional funds in the cash escrow account as determined by the Community Development
Director. All expenses and fees in excess of the escrow deposit, shall be paid by the applicant to the City within thirty (30)
days of final action on the matter by the City. If not paid within thirty (30) days, the account shall be deemed delinquent.
Delinquent fees can be assessed to property owner. Any balance remaining in the cash escrow account upon completion
of the process shall be returned to the applicant after all expenses and fees thereto have been deducted, following final
action by the City in the matter.
Fee Escrow
Application Type
Annexation Request $2,000
Building Demolition Application $500
Chicken Permit $50 (initial application only)
Encroachment Agreement $500
Fence Permit $25
Front Yard Parking Permit $25
Home Occupation – Type I $250
Home Occupation – Type II & III $500
Seasonal Outdoor Sales
Seasonal Food Vending (food trucks) $25
Sign Permit $50
Tax Increment Financing $10,000
Zoning Verification Letter $150
Park and Trail Dedication Fees
Single-family residential/commercial condominium lot Estimated $2,000/unit
Duplexes Estimated $1,500/unit
Townhomes Estimated $1,500/unit
Multifamily Estimated $1,500/unit
General Zoning Applications
Administrative Lot Combination $100
Administrative Lot Split $750
Administrative lot line adjustment $500
Appeals $250
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $2,500
Concept Plan Review $1,000
2025 Fee Schedule Page 12 of 12 1/10/25
Conditional Use Permit/Interim Use Permit – Use
Approval (not site plan review)
$250
Conditional Use Permit/Interim Use Permit (with site
plan review for commercial, industrial, multifamily,
environmental overlay district, neighborhood conservation
overlay district and central business district
$250 $1,500
Heritage Preservation Commission Design Review –
new dwellings & structures on National Registry of
Historic Places
$250
Heritage Preservation Commission Design Review –
additions to existing structures
$100
Planned Unit Developments $2,500
Subdivision/Plat (4 lots or less) $750
Subdivision/Plat (5 or more lots)
Preliminary Plat $750 $5,000
Final Plat $750 $5,000
Site Plan Review (commercial, industrial, multifamily,
environmental overlay districts, central business district)
$500 $1,500
Variance – Residential $150
Variance – Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily $500
Variance – HPC Use Variance $500
Zoning Amendment – Map $2,500
Zoning Amendment – Text $1,000
Memo
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Doug Brady
MEETING DATE:
RE: 2025-2026 St. Croix Valley Recreation Center and Lily Lake Arena facility usage rates
DISCUSSION
Due to increases in repair costs due to aging equipment and the increased maintenance, staff would propose
that the Council consider recommending an increase in the rental fees for the Recreation Center and Lily Lake
Ice and the Recreation Center Field House for the 2025-2026 seasons. The current rates are as follows:
Prime Time Non-Prime Time
Rec. Center Ice $245/hour $190/hour
Lily Lake Ice $240/hour $190/hour
Full Field House $345/hour $280/hour
Half Field House $245/hour $215/hour
Staff has obtained the current rates from our peer facilities and our rates remain far below and competitive to
these facilities. The following table illustrates current rates for comparable facilities for each of our facilities.
Facility: Comparable Facility Rates:
Recreation Center Ice & Woodbury $255/hour
Lily Lake Ice Hastings $260/hour
Eagan $255/hour
Full Field house W St. Paul $530/hour
Bielenberg $395/hour
Vadnais $525/hour
For the 2025-2026 season staff is proposing that the rates to rent the facilities increase. The proposed rates
are as follows:
Prime Time Non-Prime Time Summer Ice
Rec. Center Ice $250/hour $195/hour $195/hour
Lily Lake Ice $245/hour $195/hour $195/hour
Full Field House $360/hour $290/hour $180/hour
Half Field House $260/hour $225/hour $180/hour
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend City Council approval of the above proposed rate schedule for the 2025-2026 season.
DATE: November 25, 2024
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Chad Rogness, Parks Superintendent
SUBJECT: Playground Replacement Procedure- Revised
BACKGROUND
At the July 24, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission
passed a motion to adjust the timeline for the playground replacement procedure. The
adjustments were made to get a better response from the community.
In later November 2023, St. Croix Recreation informed Staff that Burke, the playground
manufacturer, anticipated a 5% price increase in 2024. To remedy the increase, the
Parks and Recreation Commission and Council expedited the playground replacement
process and approve purchase in December 2023. This year, Staff was informed this
would be the case again in 2025.
DISCUSSION
Staff would like to change the timing of the playground replacement procedure to
permanently plan for these price increases.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Parks and Recreation Commission should review and discuss the attached staff
recommendation for the playground replacement process and give feedback to staff.
Playground Replacement Process-Proposed Revisions
• Initial Planning Steps (May-June)
o Discuss Priorities and Timeline with the Parks and Recreation Commission
o Determination of an appropriately sized playground for the neighborhood or park users
o Determination if the playground will remain in approximately the same area
o Capital Budget Allocation for Project
o Staff will start gathering information and request potential playground plans from vendors
• Initial Feedback from Residents (June-August)
o Post signage on-site directing residents to the City’s Parks website requesting feedback
o Post a brief survey on the City website regarding playground and any other possible projects in Park
o Post a link on the City’s website and Social Media
o Post in Fall City Newsletter (September)
o Send post cards to surrounding 1-2 block radius (radius- 100 residents minimum)
o Have City staff answer questions via email or by phone as to the future replacement project and timeline
• At least 3 options for the new Playground are presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission (August Meeting)
o Parks and Recreation Commission will get first look at plan options
o Playground Options would then be posted on the City’s website
• Collect Feedback and Present the results to Parks and Recreation Commission (September Meeting)
o Residents would be allowed to give their feedback at the meeting
o Share information and feedback from residents
o Design plans will be revised based of feed back from Commission and residents
o Residents would be given at least 1 month to vote on their favorite
• Results from Voting and Final Design Selection (October Meeting)
o Present voting results to Commission
o Commission to recommend final design plan to Staff
• Final Approval from Commission & Council Recommendation (November Meeting)
o Color selection recommended to staff
o Motion made for recommendation to Council for final approval in December City Council meeting
Playground Replacement Process
• Initial Planning Steps (May-June)
o Discuss Priorities and Timeline with the Parks and Recreation Commission
o Determination of an appropriately sized playground for the neighborhood or park users
o Determination if the playground will remain in approximately the same area
o Capital Budget Allocation for Project
o Staff will start gathering information and request potential playground plans from vendors
• Initial Feedback from Residents (August 1st to October 1st)
o Post signage on-site directing residents to the City’s Parks website requesting feedback
o Post a brief survey on the City website regarding playground and any other possible projects in Park
o Post a link on the City’s website and Social Media
o Post in Fall City Newsletter (September)
o Send post cards to surrounding 1-2 block radius (radius- 100 residents minimum)
o Have City staff answer questions via email or by phone as to the future replacement project and timeline
• At least 3 options for the new Playground are presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission (September Meeting)
o Parks and Recreation Commission will get first look at plan options
o Playground Options would then be posted on the City’s website
• Collect Feedback and Present the results to Parks and Recreation Commission (October Meeting)
o Residents would be allowed to give their feedback at the meeting
o Share information and feedback from residents
o Residents would be given at least 1 month to vote on their favorite.
• Playground design plan will be revised based on results from feedback of Parks and Recreation Commission and Public (November)
• The results from the voting would be shared with the Park & Recreation Commission (January Meeting)
o Once the results were shared with the Commission, a motion could be made to make a recommendation to City Council or could be
decided at the February Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Park Name
1 Anez Ridge Park 1996 2022
2 Benson Park Swings: 1995 2005 (2026)
3 Brown's Creek Park 2007 (2028)
4 Legends Park Swings: 2000 NE: 2010 SW: 2015 (2029)
5 Heritage Park Swings: 2006 (2025)
6 Lily Lake Park Swings: 1999 2004 (2024)
7 Meadowlark Park Slide: 1995 1999 2022
8 Millbrook Park 2012 (2029)
New Heights 2000 (School Replaces)
9 Northland Park - Lower 2021 (2036)
Northland Park - Upper REMOVED 2021
10 Old Athletic Field 2002 (2023)
11 Pioneer Park 2019 (2034)
12 Prairie Park 2005 (2027)
13 Ramsey Grove Park 2011 (2028)
14 Schulenberg Park 2005 (2026)
15 Staples Park 2000 (2024)
16 Sunrise Park Slide: 1996 See Saw: 1996 2008 (2025)
17 Teddy Bear Park 2006
18 Triangle Park Swings: 1995 2011 (2027)
19 Washington Square Park Swing: 1995 1996 Swing Tot: 2007 2006
Replacement Timeline:
2023
Old Athletic Field
Washington Square Park*
2024
Lily Lake Park
Staples Park
2025
Heritage Park**
Sunrise Park
2026
Benson Park
Schulenberg Park**
2027
Triangle Park
Prairie Park
2028
Brown's Creek Park
Ramsey Grove Park
Play Structures and Playgrounds Installed
NotesYears Replaced, Refurbished or Removed
(2023)
DATE: November 25, 2024
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Chad Rogness, Parks Superintendent
SUBJECT: Replacement Playgrounds for 2025
BACKGROUND
The City of Stillwater has budgeted $150,000 for the replacement of two playground
structures in 2025 (Heritage Park and Sunrise Park). The existing playground structure
at Heritage Park was installed in 2006, and the swings at Sunrise Park were installed in
1996 while the main playground structure was installed in 2008.
The average useful life of a playground structure is around 15-20 years, depending on
how much usage it gets. Also, most playground equipment warranties end after 15
years and finding replacement parts gets very difficult and costly. The City also plans to
make improvements for accessibility when upgrading or replacing play structures. This
will include accessible walks/trails and engineered wood fiber (mulch), which is also
ADA accessible.
Staff received limited feedback from the community survey. Option #1 for Heritage Park
(6 of 8 votes) and option #3 for Sunrise Park (3 of 5 votes) received the most votes.
St. Croix Recreation is anticipating a 3.5-5% price increase in 2025 for the cost of
playground equipment. Staff would like to expedite the Playground Replacement
Process and place our order before the end of this year (2024). The attached
spreadsheet gives you the prices for each option.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that the City expedite the approval process to secure the
estimated cost savings with Burke Playground Equipment and St. Croix Recreation.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Parks and Recreation Commission should discuss the design options and make
recommendations to staff.
If the Parks and Recreation Commission concurs with the staff’s recommendation, they
should pass a motion, to recommend Council to approve the selected playground
replacement designs and enter into a contract with St. Croix Recreation for 2025.
Option 1 2117 sqft Option 1 4450 sqft
100-1888382-1 $44,518.00 100-1888393-1 $66,952.00
Discount -$5,342.16 Discount -$8,034.24
Freight $1,800.00 Freight $1,800.00
Install $10,993.96 Install $14,729.44
Woodfiber $5,775.00 Woodfiber $12,237.50
Geo Textile $867.97 Geo Textile $1,824.50
Total $58,612.77 Total $89,509.20
Option 2 2117 sqft Option 2 3696 sqft
100-1888383-1 $43,393.00 100-18883894-1 $66,319.00
Discount -$5,207.16 Discount -$7,958.28
Freight $1,800.00 Freight $1,800.00
Install $9,546.46 Install $14,590.18
Woodfiber $5,775.00 Woodfiber $10,164.00
Geo Textile $867.97 Geo Textile $1,515.36
Total $56,175.27 Total $86,430.26
Option 3 2117 sqft Option 3 4224 sqft
100-1888385-1 $45,000.00 100-1888395-1 $64,000.00
Discount -$5,400.00 Discount -$7,680.00
Freight $1,800.00 Freight $1,800.00
Install $9,900.00 Install $14,080.00
Woodfiber $5,775.00 Woodfiber $11,616.00
Geo Textile $867.97 Geo Textile $1,731.84
Total $57,942.97 Total $85,547.84
* State Bid Pricing
Stillwater Playground Repalcement- 2025
Heritage Square Park Sunrise Park
Budget $150,000
Heritage Square Park
3380 Heritage Ct | Stillwater, MN 55082
St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds Inc.
1826 Tower Dr W| Stillwater, MN 55082 | 651-430-1247
Proposal 100-188382-1 | 7/16/2024
Heritage Square Park
3380 Heritage Ct | Stillwater, MN 55082
St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds Inc.
1826 Tower Dr W| Stillwater, MN 55082 | 651-430-1247
Proposal 100-188383-1 | 7/17/2024
Heritage Square Park
3380 Heritage Ct | Stillwater, MN 55082
St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds Inc.
1826 Tower Dr W| Stillwater, MN 55082 | 651-430-1247
Proposal 100-188385-1 | 7/18/2024
Sunrise Park
801 Sunrise Ave | Stillwater, MN 55082
St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds Inc.
1826 Tower Dr W| Stillwater, MN 55082 | 651-430-1247
Proposal 100-188395-1 | 7/18/2024
Sunrise Park
801 Sunrise Ave | Stillwater, MN 55082
St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds Inc.
1826 Tower Dr W| Stillwater, MN 55082 | 651-430-1247
Proposal 100-188393-1 | 7/16/2024
Sunrise Park
801 Sunrise Ave | Stillwater, MN 55082
St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds Inc.
1826 Tower Dr W| Stillwater, MN 55082 | 651-430-1247
Proposal 100-188394-1 | 7/16/2024