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Home My WebLink About1999-04-26 PRC Packet . STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE APRIL 26. 1999 The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet Monday, April 26, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers Conference Room, 216 N. 4th Street, Stillwater, MN. AGENDA: 1. 2. . 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. . Approval of March 22, 1999 Minutes. Report from Parks Director. a. Update on Mulberry Park b. Update on Pioneer Park Update on skateboard facilities funding request. Update on Arts and Nature Center. Update on Trail and Landscaping Improvement Plan for McKusick Lake and Environs. 62nd Street Planning Area Park. New Business. Old Business. Adjournment. CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 . . . Parks and Recreation Board March 22, 1998 Present: David Junker, chairperson Linda Amrein, Rich Cummings, Al Liehr, Rob McGarry, Del Peterson, and Sara Thingvold Others: Parks Director Tim Thomsen and City Coordinator Nile Kriesel Absent: Nancy Brown, Dawn Flinn, Mike Polehna and Steve Wolff Mr. Junker called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Ms. Thingvold noted the minutes incorrectly indicated she was present at the February meeting; Ms. Amrein made the correction to Ms. Thingvold's name at that meeting. Mr. Liehr, seconded by Ms. Amrein, moved approval ofthe minutes of Feb. 22 as corrected; all in favor. PemtonIRyland park plan Ed Hasek of Westwood Professional Services, representing Pemton Land Development and Ryland Homes, appeared with an update on the park plans for the townhome development being planned on a portion of the Bergmann property south of 62nd Street and east of County Road 15. Mr. Hasek said the only major difference from the plans presented earlier was the orientation of the soccerlbaseball fields; the change was necessitated due to the topography and grading that would be required. He noted bus stops had been added at two corners of the park. A sidewalk goes around the entire perimeter of the park, and a trail system goes along the west and south side of the park. He said the thought is to have the Homeowners Association determine the facilities in the park, based on the needs of the residents. He also talked briefly of the County's change to the access to the development from County Road 15. He further noted that one of the Bergmann relatives has asked that consideration be given to naming the park after the family. The primary point of discussion centered on parking to serve the park. Mr. Hasek said the Planning Commissions wants 25 parking spaces provided for park users and suggested eliminating proposed parking bays and instead allow parking on one side of the street. Mr. Liehr expressed a concern about safety if on-street parking is allowed; there also was discussion about the width of the roads in the development. There was discussion about the use of the park - a neighborhood facility versus a facility for community-wide uses. Mr. Peterson expressed his concern about the city not acquiring property large enough to accommodate community-wide needs. After discussion, Mr. Liehr, seconded by Ms. Amrein, moved to approve the changes to the concept plan as outlined by Mr. Hasek; all in favor. There was continued discussion regarding parking, on-street vs. bays, and the possibility of widening the street to accommodate on-street parking; Ms. Thingvold said that widening the street could result in increased speeds. Mr. Junker, seconded by Mr. Liehr, moved that the Park Board express a concern that the issues of safety and adequate parking be addressed by staff/developers; motion passed unanimously. . . . Trophy case for Recreation Center Dawn Ahlers, representing the St. Croix Valley Hockey Moms, appeared regarding a request to install trophy cases in the ice arena at the Recreation Center. She showed photos of cases similar to the ones the Hockey Moms would like to install. The Hockey Moms are raising funds to purchase the cases, and would be responsible for installing them. Mr. McGarry, seconded by Ms. Thingvold, moved to give concept approval to the request/proposal; all in favor. Ms. Ahlers and Mr. Kriesel said there are plans in the future to install plaques in the lobby area thanking community members for their efforts at constructing the Recreation Center. Parks Director's report Mr. Thomsen reviewed his written report which was included in the agenda packet. Regarding the City of Stillwater Chamber's request that the City water the planters in the downtown area, Mr. Kriesel said there is a possibility that the City will be working with MnDOT to hire a bridge tender and perhaps that person might be able to water plants and perform other park duties, as allowed by the bridge schedule. Mr. Cummings raised the issue of vandalism in the parks. He suggested setting up a reward fund as a way of raising public awareness and stopping the problem. Request for funding for skateboard facility Tom Schwietz, director of Graffiti Teen Center, was present with a request for funding for the skateboard facility which has been opened at the G.W. Olsen warehouse building. The facility will eventually include an indoor and outdoor skating area and will be open 12 months a year. Mr. Schwietz asked that the City contribute $13,000 to the project. The budget for the skateboard park is about $38,500; Graffiti will be raising the remaining $25,000 through other grants and donations. Mr. Junker asked if there would be an annual request for funding; Mr. Schwietz said they likely would be seeking assistance with the annual operating budget. Mr. Kriesel noted the in-line skaters had said they would be contributing money for that facility but hadn't done so; he suggested charging for the use of the in-line skate facility at Northland and use those fees for the skateboard park. Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. Liehr, moved to provide the requested funding using park dedication money; motion passed. There was some question as to whether park dedication funds could be used for that purpose. Old business Mr. Cummings raised the issue of the new trail on the west side of Long Lake. He said homeowners would like the trail to be more natural, rather than a paved surface trail. Mr. Kriesel pointed out the trail needs to be paved because it goes over the sewer line, and he said a paved surface has already been approved. Mr. Kriesel said he had called the developers and notified them the trail will be paved. Ms. Amrein raised the issue of the proposed conflict of interest ordinance. Mr. Kriesel said City Attorney David Magnuson is clarifying from of the language; the ordinance was expected to . . . come before the City Council in April. There was a general discussion regarding the ordinance. Mr. Peterson said the ordinance shouldn't be so restrictive that it prohibits people from serving on the City's advisory boards/commissions. Mr. Cummings informed members that the City has applied for major grants for Lowell Park and for parks/open space in the annexation area. Mr. Kriesel said the City Council has approved going ahead with the Lowell Park plan. Mr. Kriesel said the City has submitted a whole list of mitigation measures should the new St. Croix River crossing go through the Aiple Park property. Mr. Kriesel said the City is continuing to meet with the city of Mahtomedi regarding a second sheet of ice for the Recreation Center. Mr. Peterson reiterated his concern about the need for a major athletic complex. It was pointed out that a community-size park is included in the City's Comprehensive Plan. It also was suggested that a major athletic complex should be a school district-wide undertaking. Mr. Cummings moved to adjourn at 9 p.m.; motion passed. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary . . . ... Memorandum Apri121, 1999 TO: Park and Recreation Board FROM: Tim Thomsen Parks Director SUBJECT: April 26th Park Update 1. Pioneer Park If we do not get any more rain, the restrooms should be completed this week. The wiring for the park lighting is also being installed this week. The next step will be to install the pergola and pavers. The Victorian benches and trash can holders have been ordered and we should have them soon. The first phase of the park restoration looks to be completed sometime in July. 2. Meadowlark Park The picnic shelters are ordered. At this time, we are getting quotes for the installation of a basketball court. A copy of the Park Plan is attached. 3. a. b. Softball leagues start Monday, April 26. Girl's Fast Pitch started the week of April 12. All tennis and basketball courts were up and running the week of Apri112. Playground inspections and repairs were started two weeks ago and spring cleanup of the parks is being done as well. The week of April 19, we are running an advertisement for summer help and lifeguards. c. d. e. ,,/t'1€f.iI~ . FV'- \ !!..!~K1L ---.. . \ , //\ .../ ..:,' .' ~, ..~ 6 '" \. _._..-;,...ov- /0- e::;re!G _ r,f;';!.1.\":1 .. ~:Q ,. ~~~ (, ; ...--x "~, ~...-----1 \'\ \~f!/( VJ,o!j'S r<est~O"''\.$ . f'en.5'~(k ~"ia.S u.~~.7. P/~ g~r;>4J /I ci ~~O S'~. './' /1)111," 'fttlc. t.I' J,f<~J < <'. I st;Ph~'e "'.....,' / I 1 .I /"_' .' ~. ~ \ \ . . . April 13, 1999 Friends of Stillwater Parks Jennifer Easton Amy Stefan Pam Johnson Listed below are the costs of completing projects at Pioneer Park. Metal Roofing on picnic shelter to match restroom roof $6,000.00 Twelve (12) Victoria metal trash can holders Ten (10) Victorian metal park benches with backs Five (5) Victorian metal park benches without backs Relandscaping around new playground and shrubs Relandscaping around old play area with flowers and shrubs $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $3,750.00 $9,000.00 $6,000.00 Redo drop off area to park entrance with concrete $8,500.00 TOTAL $50,250.00 I have also included a Pioneer Park Update for your information. If you have any questions, please contact me at (651) 439-4561. Sincerely, Tim Thomsen Parks Director TT:dfw Enclosure CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 . ,." ~ ~, . - ':(: ~ ~ () .::t: "'" ~ \) ~ - ~ ~ . MGAOOWLARK ~~K PLAN F(J~ 197'1 ~ \-7 .,' /'11.0 f'J1RH 1 N 6- FVI /illS IS ;tle p~eK l:Jlfi~ 711111 'THE NEIGHIlORH(joD V6TEO TO NAVE. ~T ,HIE MA~ctl :J'5''''''IrMr;~-n#t;. I'~? . .;~ . . . MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council FR: City Coordinator RE: Skate Park facility funding request from Grafitti DA: April 16, 1999 Discussion: At the previous meeting the Council directed me to find funding for the skate park facilities that are being constructed at the GWO establishment for Grafitti. The request was for $13,000. I have talked to Tim Thomsen regarding the Parks Capital Outlay budget for 1999 that includes $20,000 for a boardwalk at Lily Lake. Tim informs me, that given the workload/projects for the Parks Department for 1999, that it is unlikely that the boardwalk could be constructed this_year. Therefore, I would recommend that the Council approve the funding for the skate park in lieu of the boardwalk (which can then be considered for the year 2000 C/O budget). If the council approves the request I believe the approval should be contingent upon review and approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission meets on Monday, April 26th, so the funding would not be delayed for an extended period of time (assuming the Commission approves of the change in the 1999 C/O budget for Parks). Recommendation: Council approve funding request of$13,000 for skate park facilities for Grafitti in lieu of Lily Lake boadwalk construction, contingent upon approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission (consent agenda item). J!;Ll cc: Tom Schwietz c~ Dl-? .c~ '1/'<1/'17 --11~ I'J1 4 /2L<- CJ K- ?;uL{ . . . MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission FR: City Coordinator RE: Arts and Nature Center DA: April 22, 1999 Discussion: The City Council at their last meeting (April 20, 1999) considered the proposal to purchase the property at 518 N Owens Street for use as an Arts and Nature center. The attached information and memorandums were submitted to the City Council for their review and consideration. One of the memorandums was written by me. In my memorandum, I questioned the financial capacity of the City to purchase and then maintain and possibly operate the facility. I also questioned whether this was a suitable site for this kind of activity. Although I might have been a little off base on my opinion regarding the site itself, the message regarding the City's financial capacity for purchasing maintaining and operating the center is well founded. As I informed the Council last Tuesday, City revenues for this year (1999) were very limited. I had to recommend many cuts to the budget requests. Given the bills that I have seen coming out of this Legislative session, I believe that the City's revenue picture will not improve. Further, we already have a wide range of services that we are provide, including a full service Library, a multi-use sports complex, a full time fire department, etc. I am concerned that the addition of other services/obligations could start impacting on the provision of basic city services - especially police patrol, street maintenance, etc. This is the reason that I asked the Council to consider denying the proposal. On the other hand, I also suggested that the center is desired by many people and that the City might be able to lend some non-financial assistance in this effort. The Council then directed staff to meet with Nancy Brown to see what we might be able to come up with. I will be on vacation during the week of April 26th and will not be able to attend the Park and Rec. meeting Monday. However, I will be contacting Nancy to set up a meeting with her and others to discuss our options,etc. ~ /)/~ , ... "'.0.. . . . MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council FR: City Coordinator RE: Arts and Nature Center- building purchase DA: April 15, 1999 Discussion: The Council will be receiving separate reports from the Community Development Director and the Fire Chief regarding issues related to the possible purchase of the Historic Street Car building located at 518 No Owens Street. I would like to express some concerns I have for this proposal. First of all, the appraised value of this property is $225,000. The owner originally suggested a selling price of $250,000. Even if we used the lower price the costs will be between $255,000 to $275,000 because the items listed in the memo that the Fire Chief provided you would cost between $30,000 to $50,000. Second, the City through the adoption of the 5yr CIP (which is in the process of being updated and should be given to you within the next one or two council meetings), has identified a substantial number of projects that need to be accomplished or are desired to be accomplished over the next five years. Projects such as a new Public Works Garage ($1.5 to $2.0 million), parks/open space land acquisitions ($ .5 to 1.0 million), Old Prison Wall repair ($.8 to $1.0 million) Armory ($1.0 million), Aiple Park ($1.5 to 2.5 million), Lowell ParklLevee wall ($2.0 to $3.0 million), and so on. The Council previously prioritized these projects and at this time the proposed project is neither included in the current year Capital Outlay budget or in the 5 year CIP. In short I do not believe that we currently have the financial resources to fund such a project. Although I have not performed an extensive survey, I do have some general knowledge of the ownership/operation of arts and/or nature centers and it seems to me that they are usually operated by non-profit organizations or entities other than cities. I also think that it would be more appropriate for the School District to own and operate such a facility because it would be used primarily as an educational tool. I am also concerned about the location of the facility and the suitability of the site. I wonder if there may be opportunities in the future to locate such a facility in other parts of the city or even outside of the city that might provide a wider range of activities/opportunities for which the center is being proposed. Recommendation: Council consider denial of the request to purchase building at 518 N Owens Street. / qpU-- .: ~... .. MEMO To: From: Subject: Date: Mayor and City Council Steve Russell, Community Development Director V Additional Information on Request for City Consideration of Purchase of Residence at 518 North Owen Street for Art and Nature Center April 16, 1999 The City received a request from Nancy Brown to purchase the Historic Trolley Building at 518 North Owens Street as an Art and Nature Center (see attached request Mission Statement and Business Plan). To provide additional information for Council consideration, an appraisal was prepared to establish the market value of the property. The Fire Chief and a representative from the building department inspected the building and prepared the attached report and recommendation. I have met with Nancy and discussed possible ways the City could obtain the building. The owner would prefer an outright purchase but would be willing to consider a lease purchase agreement or contract for deed. This would ease the immediate need for funds and allow the . purchase to be programmed in the capital outlay budget. Based on the letters of support there is community support for the project. Increased environmental awareness is evident in interest of the community in the protection and restrictions of its lakes, woodlands and wetlands. The Arts and Nature Center could provide a location and program for community residents to learn more about environmental resources on MuKusick Lake and Brown's Creek and the Greater St. Croix Valley. Of course, this proposal has to be considered with other City projects and priorities. Recommendation: Discussion and action or request for purchase strategy. . --.- --_.....~.......... - - ~-~......~~ .- M~~""., _'.. _~ ____ . ~ ..~ .... /'" RAYMOND W KIRCHNER 13481 60TH STREET NO., STILLWATER, MN 55082 File No. SlWOWEN APPRAISAL OF LOCATED AT: 518 N. Owens Street Stillwater, MN 55082 FOR: City of Stillwater 216 No. 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 BORROWER: ,.-1 :.. \/' /~ . RAYMOND W KIRCHNER 13481 60TH STREET NO., STILLWATER, MN 55082 April 15, 1999 Steve Russell City of Stillwater 216 No. 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 File Number: STWOWEN Dear Ms Coghlan: File No. STWOWEN In accordance with your request, I have personally inspected and appraised the real property at: 518 N. Owens Street Stillwater, MN 55082 The purpose of this appraisal is to estimate the market value of the subject property, as improved. The property rights appraised are the fee simple interest in the site and improvements. In my opinion, the estimated market value of the property as of April 5, 1999 $225,000 Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars is: The attached report contains the description, analysis and supportive data for the conclusions, final estimate of value, descriptive photographs, limiting conditions and appropriate certifications. Memo To: Mayor and Council Members From: Kim A. Kallestad, Fire Chief Date: April 5, 1999 Subject: Code Evaluation of former Trolley Bldg., 518 North Owen Street April 2, inspection by Kim Kallestad and Cindy Shilts Original construction Year: 1899 or 1900 Foundation: stone WaIls: brick Floors and roof: concrete Main story: approximately 1,600 S.L Basement: approximately 1,600 S.L Second story: approximately 400 S.L (west end, interior ladder access only) Additions and alterations , Wood frame porch added to west end Decklbalcony above porch accessible from second floor only 1991: Second floor expanded within the structure to approximately 1200 S.L (original 400 S.L plus 800 S.L ne:w wood joist construction; stairs added also) Occupancy Since 1991: R-3, Single Family Residence (currently vacant) Proposed: A-3, Assembly, 50 to 300 occupant load (based on building code) Nature and Art Center ' Construction Type ill-N, Ordinary Construction - Unprotected Code Issues To change from R-3 toA-3, the following code issues apply: · Fire sprinkler system not required in assembly - under 300 occupants. · A one-hour fire separation is required between the basement and first floor. U.B.C. Section 303.2.2.2 · Second exit required from second floor (exception: use of second floor limited to 9 people or 135 square feet) U.B.C. Section 1004.2.3.2, Exception #1. · Emergency lighting required. . U.B.C. Section 1003.2.9 " , I . . . .' .. · Illwninated exit signs required - U.B.C. Section 1003.2.8 - .... Panic hardware reqUired on exits (Exception: main entrancekxit; signage required) U.B.C. Section 1007.2.5 · Building Accessibility must be provided. Entrancelexit;restrooms, etc. U.B.C. Chapter 11 . Accessibility requirements place limitations on use of second floor if ~ elevator is not installed in the building. . Hole in second story floor where laddt:;r was removed must be replaced with flooring or have a guard rail installed. . General Building Condition Exterior tuck pointing needed now or soon. Basement not usable for public. Building insulation inadequate. Owner reports improvements in plumbing, electrical, heating, and some windows in last eight years. Many exterior doors need to be replaced. Stairs to second floor need handrails. Stairs to basement may need total replacement to meet code. Wood stove and exposed metal flue pipe in east room need flue enclosure or total removal. H.V.A.C. needed for the room. Basement has a moisture problem, especially the foundation waIl in the N.E. comer. Exterior stair to basement door floods basement. Summary A brief inspection of this property has revealed the prece.ding issues. A more thorough inspection would probably disclose additional code issues. )'herefore, in my opinion it would be difficult and expensive to convert this building into a public building such as the proposed Nature and Art Center. Recommendation: Council not consider purchase and conversion of building into Nature and Arts center based on building and fire code related issues and expensive conversion costs. ~{If~'~ljlll:~giii(,... - -\ OUR MISSION IS TO CELEBRATE NATURE THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, OBSERVATION, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION. - We will use the Historic Street Car Building as a space for the community to gather to experience Nature and Art and appreciate the regions natural beauty. The facility will offer a space for artists to work with Nature. Lake McKusick and it's trails will offer a connection to Nature for viewing, educating and as a wetlab for students. The Center will provide outreach programs that enhance environmental and nature art education. We will work cooperatively with the school district, individuals, organizations, businesses and the community to educate toward environmentally responsible living that maintains an ecologically safe and healthy environment. r~' '-)"'-')4 \ {Z.-_, . . . .. . . ',. a , GOALS 1) PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN NATURE AND ART OBJEGnVE: AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. 2) PROVIDE MEmNG SPACE FOR NATURE AND ART GROUPS OBJEGnVE: EVENING SPACE FOR CLUBS AND GROUPS. 3) PROVIDE GALLERY SPACE FOR SELECTED ART OBJEGnVE: ORGANIZE A QUARTERLY SHOWING AROUND A SPECIFIC THEME. 5) PLANT THE GROUNDS WITH NATIVE PLANTS AND FLOWERS OBJEGnVE: SEASONAL PLANTING EVENT. .' 6) PROVIDE TOURS TO NATURE OR ART FACILITIES OBJEGnVE; ORGANIZE MONTHLY TOURS !t~~1 . .l:." ",'~~~7v r-$~ ~ tw . ~l-^- v -- . NAllIRE AN!) AN AT MItE 11dt'&/S/{J/( F~JENDS OF THE ~'UWATER NATURE AND ART CENTER I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF TIfE STILL WATER NA TI1RE AND ART CENTER TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND TIfE FACILITIES THROUGH MEMBERSHIP IN ONE OF TIIE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: KIDS' CLUB $10 SENIOR/STUDENT $ 15 INDNIDUAL $ 20 FAMILY $ 30 BLUE BIRD $ 100 EGRET $ 500 BENEFACTOR CLUB $ 1.000 + LEGACY CLUB $ 5.000 + I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SPECIAL GIFT TO THE STILLWATER NATURE AND ART CENTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREA; MEMORIAL OR HONOR GIFT ( INCLUDE NAME OF HONOREE AND FAMILY TO BE NOTIFIED] . ************************************************************ NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP HOME NUMBER NEW MEMBER CONTACT ME TO VOLUN1EER MY TIME/TALENTS Membership Benefits: Quarterly Newsletter. Invitation to Special Events. Reduced Fees for Classes. . STEERING COMMffiEE; .. NANCY BROWN; PARK BOARD, FRIENDS OF PARKS, TREE TASK FORCE, OPEN SPACE COMM., MCKUSICK LAKE TASK FORCE. GIL GRAGERT; GRANT MANAGER, MINN. DEPT. OF EDUCATION. r\ PEG LEUTELE; lfDMIN. ASSISTANT 3M CHERI WESTAD; BUSINESS AND MARKETING CONSULTANT. JUDY GULDEN; FRIENDS OF STILLWATER PARKS JEFF BROWN; ATTORNEY/LEGAL ADVISOR TERESA LIBBY; COMMUNITY GARDENING, ART PROGRAM DIRECTOR LILY LAKE. . ANGELA ANDERSON; DNR, TREE TASK FORCE DAWN FLYNN; DNR EDUCATION, PARK BOARD, DEL PETERSON; PARK BOARD ADVISORS; JAY LIBBY; RVAC, JIM BRADSHAW; ST. CROIX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, JAN SPREEMAN; SR. HIGH HISTORY TEACHER, JACK FELDMAN; BUSINESS CONSULTANT, STEVE JOHNSON; NATURALIST/TEACHER, LAURI MAHER; UNITED WAY, OPEN SPACE COMM.,SALLY PHILIPP; COMPUTER SPEC., BUSINESS CONSULTANT, . Stillwater-Nature and Arts Center Business Plan Mission Statement: To celebrate nature through, artistic expression. observation, experience and education. Oven'iew: For some time, Stillwater and its surrounding communities has needed a year-round facility dedicated to suppon an environmental and cultural oasis. Recently, Nancy Brown recognized this need by generously offering the use of her property located at the corner of Owens (Washington County 5) and Laurel Streets. Contained on this site is the historic Stillwater Trolley Building which is adjacent to McKusick Lake and Browns Creek Trout Stream. Nancy has brought together local naturalists and artists to develop a not-for-profit organization to assist in planning educational programs, provide community space for local artists and seek financing fQr the conversion and maintenance of the premise. Because of an enthusiastic reception by the community, an excellent and dedicated volunteer work effort is now underway. The proposed name of the organization is to be the Stillwater Nature and Arts Center (: (SNAC). Although Nancy and her husband, Jeff Brown, currently own the property, they and .the Steering Committee recommend the sale of the property to the city of Stillwater and that financial management ofSNAC be placed in the hands, on an interim basis, of one of the already established not-for-profit organizations such as the RTR or S1. Croix Valley Arts Alliance.. Within SNAC, the management team consists of a Chairperson of the center, Program Directors and a Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is composed of k people, one of whom is the Chairperson, one a master gardener, one a professional artist and -2.: with interests in nature and the arts but with experience in and a relationship with the business community. All program directors wiH report to the Steering Committee. Funding is anticipated by grants, private donations, rental fees for use of the facility, program fees and membership dues. The goals ofSNAC are simple: * Community Partnership by use of the historic Trolley building as a space for citizens and visitors to gather to experience, enjoy, appreciate and participate in the regions natural beauty and the arts. * The facility will ofter a community space for artists to work with nature. * McKusick Lake, Browns Creek Trout Stream and the surrounding trails will offer a connection to nature for viewing, educating and as a wet lab for studen~s of all ages. * Provide in-house and outreach programs that enhance environmental, natur~ and art education. * Cooperatively work with schools, individuals, businesses and community to educate toward ecologically healttyand environmentally responsible living. . . . . '~~':::j ~.~ /-\- J _0' ~ ) / -...::r ) 1 '-. k'i / . - i I.. """~\ ril (-',. ",\" ~ ~ V lAKE fj,d:'lI5/l3t' V~ A ?', ~,,',,- ~\ :: \ ."< ~~ "--, -.... L -...::. ~ I . J ~ '\ ..----..... - ,'-. - - ~- ..... , r '---__.~A.. '- C.,j '"\. '\ I -.....::~ II" ~ ~c- l \ . . #ATtiRE Iff/i) ART 1!ff) 1I/570R/l? Cl/llbtilQ.4-fa !A!(E fbtU(IC'f' j)J?.oVfi)E .4 flJ..4tJE ,c.~R '!bE J/,41l1i?E.4-f/D ART CiJflHI./Nff/ES TO OFflX;. Ei)VlJll1l0~ REt!REAffOJJ ANt' eREA1/lIE e:r,b..eESffOJJ. WE ARE A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WITH A VISION TO CREATE A NATURE AND ART CENTER IN THE HISTORIC STREET CAR BUILDING ON LAKE l'tlCKUSICK. WE WOULD UKE THE CITY TO CONSIDER PURCHASING THIS BUILDING. THE NOT FOR PROFIT GROUP WOULD THEN RAISE FUfJDS THROUGH: GRANTS, MEMBERSHIPS, USER FEES AND FUNDRAISING TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAMS AND STAFF. WE HAVE A HOST OF VOLUNTEER NATURALISTS, MASTER GARDENERS, WILDUFE EXPERTS AND ARTIST WHO ARE ANXIOUS TO CONTRIBUTE. WE FEEL THIS BUILDING COULD BECOME THE STILLWATER AREA LAKES AND WETLAND RESOURCE CENTER AND PROVIDE A HOST OF PROGRAJ'llS THAT WOULD INCLUDE ALL THE RESIDENTS OF STILLWATER. THE ART COMMUNITY IS READY TO SHARE OUR BEAUTIFUL NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND HOPE THE CITY \NILL SEE THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRESERVE A PART OF IT'S HISTORY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. :-~ \ I : ~ ~ ,"," I ,,~ /"" ) ". '":- '\ ."l.. ~ ;' ,rzIC"} _. - \:'-. ... A )- ../l V '...J. .... .LJ/\v l\ ' , Ji r--:z: /T~ J A/J!1lIRE AI/t) AR! A1 LJ!KE h'd1Ir~( J~.0Jl~_ . ^......^rUCD r-.. 1 I n\....1 lL... r\un \/TSTr\1\1 t:"r\R TUt: CCl\ITCn V "Vi .1VI.. I V IIIL... L..I" I L...1"'\. IV! A ns IN'I""\TrA'Il\lr 'He Lr\ rA'''r-.. A I , I/"'\r 1 L..I.1.\..../"'\ J J" \.J' L.. V\.... 1.1 V ''4 LETIERS OF SUPPORT jut: U:r<::iufiRTr T-l\ll:::lRI!'vi ^T-I0l\J r\N :rut: II.L..II.I.......I .I.\.....LI..IV Ir-.. I" VI IIIL.. STREET CAR BUILDING STGM ^TURt:c Oc THt: rl OCI:ST Rt:STnt:;\Jrt:c: .J. PiJ""\ I L..-i I IL.. \....L......JL.. ,'- .J.1-IL..1..\....L.....,) COI\Jrt:pTS ^ I\ln TDt:^S c.'I""\R THI:: rt:;\licR I't\....'- I nl'H./..L L.n ,\..I I I L. \....1...1.. , L. . -., U, cl... STI::z::nTl\Jr rOl\.ll\Ar-r-T"Z::I::. .l'c. ^ :\ICY snr\,^/l\J 'P^ RK 1 L..1...I'"\.J.I"\.J \.... "II"..L" 1...1.... ,../"'\.-. 1'"\.\..1 VV J" \. /"'\ BOARD, OPEN SPACE COM., TREE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE, t,,1CKUSICK LAKE TASK FORCE, FRIENDS OF PARKS BOARD), JUDY GULDEN (FRIENDS OF PARKS), DEL PETERSON (PARK Bvr-..~Qr'"\' ^ I\,'r"r-LA AI\IDr.-nSOl\1 '.nr-r.- r-..RDTl\1 ^ l\Jrr.- ""T"'At""'t/ r='r-..Rrr ... ,U) 1-il.1'4\.JC 1'4 C:I"\. 1'1 ~ II"\.CC U 11"1-iI.1'4"--C I ":>f\. ru \....C, DNR), DAWN FLYNN (PARK BOARD, DNR), TERESA LISBY (CO~'1MUNITY GARDENING, ART PROGRAfvl DIRECTOR AT LILY LAKE SCHOOL) . . STREETCAR CENTER We have a vision to take an important part of our community's pase Stillwater's Historic Street Car Building. and bring it into the present as a Nature and Art Center. Our grassroots group has an interest in nature, the arts and education that has prompted us to organize. \Ve intend to a form a non-profit corporation towards promoting this goal. There is a community need for a place to learn. experience, explore and create. The urban location of this learning center on Lake McKusick offers a wealth of natural beauty and learning opportunities. It's proximity to Lake McKusick offers access to a variety of birds, other wildlife, wetlands, trails and the Browns Creek Trout Stream. The Historic Street Car Building (circa 1900), is a two-story brick structure with 1600 sq. ft. on the main floor. It has been nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. This building on a 115 ft. by 230 ft. lot is currently on the market for sale or for lease with an option to buy. A city park adjoins the property and has some off-street parking. . Initially, we would like to acquire the Street Car property. Immediately the center would offer classes and meeting space for scouts, garden clubs and art groups. Simultaneously we will begin a variety of fundraising projects and events. This spring, with the guidance of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Master Gardeners, we plan to plant a small prairie garden to introduce the public to our native prairie grasses and flowers. Additonally, we have plans to install raised flowerbeds in the park for the elderly and handicapped. This will allow them to plant, weed and care for a garden which would be accessible to them. Through various DNR grants our group will seek funding to enhance aspects of Lake McKusick. We are developing a wide variety of classes and events that will offer the entire community a chance to learn and participate in creating a healthier enviroment. Many qualified individuals are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to participate in this project. There is a global and local need for parks and greenspace as our rural areas become more developed and therefore less accessible. Our planet did not corne with instructions. 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F~8 1: '59 07:52 FR FrFSiA~ =~~~ 612 439 S~4S TO ~320e08 P.Ol."J: FEBRU..\RY II, 1999 PA..rzK AND RECREATION BOARD HOKORABLE MAYOR .o<\J.'ffi COl~CIL RE: NATURE P ARK!CE~TER AT Lb.K.E MCKUSICK NA"lCY BROW}; RESIDENCE AT OUR NOVEMBER 23, 1998 :vtEETING BOA...'U) MEMBER NANCY BRO\\lN PRESENTED HER VISION OF A NA TURE/CENTER NEAR LAKE MCKUSICK TL%~l1\G HER FORMER RESIDEJ.'lCE INTO THIS TYPE OF FACILITY. THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD VOTED UNANlMOUSL Y FOR THlS CONCEPT.. WE FEEL IT WOULD BE A REAL ASSET TO THE COMlvfUNITY AS A FOCAL POINT, A. 'fD A FACILITY TO CONDUCT CLASSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, WITH ITS PROXIMITY TO L.AJ<E ~CKUSICK AND ALL ITS NA Tl"RE, TRAILS, WILDLIFE AND NA TURA.L GRASSES. WE LOOK FOR YOCR SUPPORT A~~D APPROVAL FOR THIS CONCEPT. SINCEREL Y (IS DA VrD G JUKKER PARK CHAIRPERSON x. TOTAL p~G~.el ~K . . . FEB-10-99 e~:56 PM CHAMBER10F1COMMERCE 61243341335 . . . F' R. I"E' N'D.S : :0/ STI:LI!.WATER I ! I ! ., I I I P~AIIlR~K.S I I I I I I I : IFebruary to, 1999 . Nancy Brown 11.518 Owens Street . Stillwater, MN SS082 I . I Dear Ms. Brown: I . I On ~ehalfofall of us at "Friends of Stillwater Parks" I would like to ext~nd our support I for the Nature and Art Center at Lake McKusick. This is a great opportUnity for the I community to learn to protect and enhance the c:1viromnent and to connect with nature. III i. our und...unding that the Center ..in b. . pl~ fur 'he community to physically I come together to learn about the e.:1Vironment. nature, horticulture, art ~a their . r~!atioI1!hips to one another in an in....iting atmosphere. It is the hope of Friends of i Stillwater Park3 that this facility will foster an e:1joyment of nature and enhance OUf : community's quality of1if~. ; I . I Sinc:reJy, k~. F nenciof Stillwater Parlq Friends of Stillwater Pula 218 N. M.rtha · SUllwattr. MN 55082 ~ p.el ~,~ ~ ~ IiiII .- STllLWATETt 1!:3 Board of Education Melva Radtke Chairperson Mary Cecconi Vice Chairperson Ann Gillen Clerk David "Choc" Junker Treasur'?r Roland Buchman Director Deb Gurke Director Karen Rose Director Kathleen Macy SupellPtendent 4!1 E,llJ:l/ (.,'i.1f_'L',ltJfllf\ E:"tJ.IC'r',~( Effec/I\'e Lealllll7!) T/1IC!u!-'iI E.,,'p.'if'lItp III E,it:,';II"'1I . 1875 SOUTH GREELEY STREET STilLWATER. MINNESOTA 55082 351-8340 V. TOO: 351.8338 January J4. 19<)<) ivls. Nancy Brown 1104 l'vIeauo\v lark Dri ve Slil!\vater. Minne<.;ota 550:)2 Dear Nancy, In the long history of Stillwater Area Schools. there have been bright, foresighted, committed individuals that have left legacies to learning. Your commitment to provide a science/nature and art resource near Mc Kusik Lake mav be one of the le!!acies for . ~ learners that are our future. If the olu trolley power converter station is transformed into learning and working spaccs. I am confiucnt that the stuucnts or Stillwater Area Schools would be workers anu kamel'S there. The site uues proviue a proximal water/wetlands field laboratory. We uo not have sllch a lidu study area on school grounds at this time. I know that OUI'. biologists alltl cllvironmental cuucators woulu be delighted to have such a site available so close to our school sites. Having our students serve as interpreters and naturalists would advance both the learning of our students and our communities. The artistic use of this facility also presents many possibilities [or our learners and our St. Croix Valley community of artists. l support your efforts to provide such an historic facility to this community. Your work to have it become a center for learning makes it especially interesting to me, and to this organization. Your vision is clear. This facility could become a valued part of our future as a community whik a clear tie with our rich heritage. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss your vision an<.l hopes [or the future. Sill~rcl . /~ . . . <... ./ . ...- .. . . , , ()' . - ---J'. ~ . (J ({u/cd JLiLi!.tr'" K~~~hlcel1 P. MaL:Y (J SLiperintendenl or Sclll')U','; Kl':o.hl~h . . . . '. Mark Wever 2326 FOLll1h Avenue N. Anoka, MilUlesuta 55303-2225 November 29, 1998 Nancy Brown 518 N. Owens Street Stillwater, MiIUlesota Dear Nancy, Our discussion of project possibilities regarding your site was stimulating. I am glad you contacted me to discuss your plans. The prospect of combining a historic site with environmental activities is impressive. Similar projects around the state have won preservation awards. Please see the enclosed newspaper aI1icle. The site is rich in history and possibility. It includes a variety of trees and understory plants in addition to colorful annual and perennial beds. The possibilities are endless. As you know, my background is urban forestry. However; my interests extend far beyond the fragile root hairs and terminal buds of urban trees. Please consider me when convening development meetings or an advisory board. I look forward to rollin~ UD mv sleeves and Qetting mv hands dirtv! ....a ~ _ "_. _ Sincerely, Jv1o,,,--k. ~W"- fv[ark Wever fleople and projects honored with state preservation awards By Claude Peel< Star Tribune Staff Writer The corps of more than 50 volunteer architects who helped St. Peter residents recover from last spring's devastating tornado won a 1998 State Preservation Award Saturday night. The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, a statewide member- ship organization, also gave 13 other awards to recognize people and projects that have kept alive the state's historic resources. The architects were honored for their efforts in St. Peter after the March 29 tornado heavily damaged the Minnesota River valley town. The Minnesota His- torical Society had inventoried 270 historically significant build- ings in St. Peter, Within days of the storm, members of the American Insti- tute of Architects (AlA) from the Twin Cities area and elsewhere went to s.t. Peter to consult with owners of historic properties. They urged panicky homeowners not to rush to demolish. If you must raze buildings, at least save the old brick for reuse, they counseled. Judv Bell, chairwoman of the town's Historic Preservation Commission, praised the effort of the post-tornado visiting archi- tects. "They took time out on the spur of the moment," she said, "and they did a great deal of good." The owners of the dam- aged 1870s Nicollet Hotel on Minnesota Avenue wanted to tear it down, but one of the volunteer architects bought it and is reno. vating it. List of winners In addition to AlA Minnesota's Volunteer Architects, the award winners were: > St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2124 Com- monwealth, St. Paul, for a resto- ration effort by Setter, Leach and Lindstrom architects. Among oth- er things, the 1914 church de- signed by Clarence Iohnston got a handicapped. accessible entrance. > McDaniel Residence, 314 Dayton Av., St. Paul. Architects Steve Buetow and Robert Roscoe helped new owners of the 1880s home, which had been slated for demolition, restore it to a single. family residence. .> 'Haecker Hall. on the Uni. . r ,,:~. ... ,,_ ... . _' ,.... Star Tribune file photo by Robert Frankfin Architect Kevin Busch, right, of Sl Paul, consulted in April with Judy Ahistrom about the 1880s house she owns with her husband, Mark, in Sl Peter. Volunteer architects were honored with a 1998 State Preservation Award for their effort to help tornadlHlamaged buildings. Left: The vacant, 12o-year-old Milwaukee Road Freight. House in downtown Minneapo- lis was turned into a Dunn Bros. Coffee shop. The original. facade remains, except for a new handicapped entrance. Below: The interior ot the cot- . fee shop showcases the build- ing's tall windows and original brick walls.. Star Tribune file photos by Marlin Levison the exterior renovation, and Leonard Parker and Associates did the interior. > R.F. Jones (Longfellow) House, in Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis, had been the resi- dence of R.F. lones, founder of a S$tJ. > Eric Ringsred, for "consis- tent, timely and indefatigable work on the behalf of historic preservation in Duluth for over 15 years." >- Choate Department Store, 51 E. 3rd Street in Winona. on the I "._ . II.. ..." ~ - II" ~ _ ~ . . . . rvlinnesota DepartI11ent of Natural Resources 1200 Warner Road, St Paul, wIN 55106 J anum)' 6, 1999 Nancy BrO\vn 518 N011h Owens St Stilhvater, MN 55082 Dear Nancy; I am writing to support your plans to develop a nature and art center in your home at Lake McKusick. I enjoyed touring the property with you, and it certainly represents an excellent opportunity to educate people about the natural world. In my work providing ecological assistance to communities, I find there is a great need for information about natural vegetation, restoration, and native wildlife. The property's proximity to Lake McKusick and a public park as well as its accessibility make it ideal in many ways for this kind of venture. Please let me know if 1 can be of further assistance in this project. Sincerely, 1b/vv'v~,,x /4.4 Hannah Dunevitz Regional Plant Ecologist - - Natural Heritage Program DNR Infurmaliun: hI2.2l)(,.hI57. I.Xll().7h(,.l1fIll() . TTY: hI2.2\1h,54X4. I.Xllll'(157'.\<!2(} .\11 Eq1lal ()pp"t1tll1il~ EIIII'III~t:1 \"h" \";,111\."' 1>.\ l'f'II~ n Pnflh:d till RI..'\,:~\"'k'd 1'.11".::" ("'1111;11111111:= ;1 f.J \1tnil11l1ll1 01 Ill'; PI"'.('III1'IIII1t.'r \\;J,Il:' MINNESOTA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS WASHINGTON SOIL AND WATE11 CONSERVATION DISTRICT 1825 Curve Crat Blvd.. ROQ~_~" StJllwatM. YN ~ (812) 43~ Fu: (812) 43D-6l119 January 25, 1999 Judy Gulden and Nancy Brown Friends of Stillwater Parks PO Box 822 Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Dear Judy and Nancy: It was a pleasure to meet you last Saturday, at the Lake McKusick wetland walk. It was terrific to see all the interest, and since we barely covered any ground, there may be good reason to have a wetlands walle part II. Other environmental walks might also be possible - spring wildflowers and/or erosion in a ravine, St Croix floodplain, prairie remnants along the Zephyr corridor, woodland wildflowers in Jackson WMA. 1 would be happy to help with any of these. As to your dreams for the development of a nature and arts center on the east end of Lake . McKusick, that is exciting. Enclosed with this note are several information brochures or factsheets that may help you with design of the site and establishing native plant communities. In particular, the creation of a demonstration site for lakeshore plantings would be a plus for this area. Many people are wary of "butfer zones" because they underestimate the possibilities. An example on this corner could be really helpful to the educational efforts of many local agencies. Therefore, also enclosed is a letter of general support for your efforts in that direction. Any details regarding the level of our involvement in a specific project would have to be worked out later, and would likely be limited to staff time. But it may apply towards grant matching as in- kind services. F eel free to call me when questions come up, or if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, c~ Wetland Technician Enclosure . ~ ~NESOTA 4IL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS nJo\>)n.nu. Urt ;:lUlL ANU WAI t:H CONScnVATJON DISTRICT 1825 Curve Crut Blvd.. Room 101 Stillwater, YH 5SOa2 (612) ~ Fa: (612) 43G-Q19 January 25. 1999 Friends of Stillwater Parks PO Box 822 Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 To Friends of Stillwater Parks: . The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District understands that your organization is working towards the establishment of an Arts and Nature Center at the comer of Owens St. and McKusick Rd. in Stillwater, Minnesota. As this project site includes the east end of Lake McKusick, and likely the outlet from the lake to the St. Croix River, it could be significant in surface water management. This office supports your efforts towards restoring an ecological buffer zone along the lakeshore. Because of its visibility to the public, it would make a good demonstration area for lakeshore management and buffer zones, and display of native plantings. Furthermore, the mix of potential habitats on this site provide many opportunities for environmental education. Feel free to call us for more information as this project progresses. Sincerely, J;:;~ Wetland Technician . AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :>'":..;:.... ~ESC.: .... ::~._F-I-: ";AXE: .,... :'!inne:l!,oI.is & St:. P.lUl Subu:-b.J.!J...--?.,,1.o-r- COL~';T'~:. \..'ashing:on ';n}' Office dr:..:i PO:..ler House CV. ~~ t: ~ CI7Y/7,.;P.: St:illo;.;ac:e::- ~. POCSI-I.-.;..~DD:tESS: Lot:s 1 and N. 10' of Lot: 2, Block 1 · I ,-N_ 518 =- ~. cr..;ens Sabin's Addn. to Stillo;.;ac:er 0: ~ : ~-r '.:.. \oI'C'" . ...,... .1....._. i... . _;'SSIFlCATION: .ilding X :-uctura jec~ strict CONDITION: Excellent Good ~ FC'lir Deteriorated SIGNIFICANCE: Local X Stata National Thd1E/S: Primary T::-ansoorta t ion Secondary Others SN TO THE PUBLIC: SIBLE FROM THE ROAD: :UPIED: Yes No X Yesl No Yes X No Restricted PRESENT USE: residence (duplex) rE CONSTRUCTED: 1906 CGINAL Ql;JNER:. Twin Cities Rapid Transit ~R!S NAME A1~ ADDRESS: Raymond & Julia 51B-.N. Owens Stilh;ater MN Company Marlow ORIGINAL USE: streetcar office and power housi ARCHITECT/BUILDER: Unkn~n ACREAGE: Less than one acre X :AL CONIAC'!/CRG.: 55082 UTM REFERENCE: St1'11water ,.-Minn-Wis. 7.5 N/A 15 / 514150 / 4989405 _\f PREPARED BY: E: 3/81 CRIPTION: The Minneapolis and St. Paul Suburban Railway Company Office and Power House is a one-story, c-roofed brickscructure located on the west side or Stillwater near McKusick Lake. The tangular building housed a dispatcher's office and passenger waiting room in its front se.n t~o 600-kilowatt rotary power converters in the rear t~o-thirds of the structure. The Iding rests on a limestone foundation and has limestone window sills. Three types of window nings are found set into slightly recessed bays: semi-circular arched windows with projecting ck hood molds; segmental arched, unadorned windows; and rectangular w~ndows with filled round ~es above. The segmental arched windows have been filled and lowered to fo~ pairedrectangula dowse Windows in one bay have been altered to create a side entrance. The cain entry is 1ed and set bet~een flanking arched windows on the front facade. A raised-brick entablature 3 along the roof line. The interior has been converted to use as a duplex; dropped ceilings ~ not intruded on the arched windows as vie~ed from the exterior. Car barns originally stood :he rear of the office but were removed in 1932. Tom Harvey IIFI CANCE : ~he Minneapolis and St. Paul Suburban Railway Company Office and Power House stands as a rare ~nder of electric streetcar service bet~een St. Paul and Stillwater via white Bear Lake. In ~, Thomas Low~y electrified his Twin Cities Rapid Transit Company, a combination of Minneapo- and St. Paul routes. A subsidiary company, the Minneap9lis and St. Paul Suburban R1ilway )any, was fo~ed in 1899 to operate suburban railways extending to outlying towns. The first ; built extended TCRT lines from Wildwood amusement park on white Bear Lake to Stillwater in The line linked Stillwater to St. Paul, brought sportsmen and tourists to the St. Croix, spurred development or summer cottages along the river. The 1906 Stillwater office and !r house provided the link bet~een the interurban and local Stil~~ater lines. Electric in:ar- 1n service was discontinued in 1932, the office was sold and remodeled into a residence. . lIinneap.u.lis3nu St. Paul S b b u ur an Railway . ./.\. r'. \1';0';' ".1 . . . If AH A NElGHEO~ TO S1~. N. OWENS ANT) OFfER. HY SlJPPO~ fOR . THE N/ffVff.AND. A~ CENfEK. ON LAKE kCK.V$lCK. :i:) l ') 4c o-~_ I) I /2 A',;/';'A)' . /)7 /) } :/'~ ~ 7' /lJ> 7 w /q_d--J> n /-f 'l · Go !I}-c',~ ff:~ /?2;(A:,-- .sou '" UW",./ ( Su--- ~/ );;,.'/r-r';:< 15!/N.h", lie S"'CQ N {)"v~nJ J;? /:(~ /nG~z.1f:=d' I., sv~/l<:.w"i-' ri'l';; J;.f.....<~ :>::-r~ ~'...1'7. /.......,(:: -!c--re. , CLC.'7j::.... /".s. ~< c. c..-;",/. 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Indeed} i(s the only thing that ever has. - J\'lARGARET j\lEAD . 1\ nature ccnter provides loc,,1 cOllll1lul1ities with a ~;II11:tu<lr'y to <Ipprec:inte, ;111 uutdoor c1<I~sroolll Ii)!" scl)(Jols <.lIld llle public, ;lIld ;1 tourist dcstill;ltioll, ;llId it ;lclu;lIly IIc:1ps crc- ;Ite a ~eIISC ur COIlIIIIUllity. Lucal cili:'-:clls (illd their skills as vulullteer trailblazcrs, hosts, inl<:rprclive guides, teachers, and 1(:lIt<:rt;lilwr~, producing prograllls that can touch cvery scg- nlcllt or thc pupulalion. Exalllples include conscrvation cur- riculull1 f(Jr lucal sludent~, sci<:lIce pn~jects, workshops ol1!oca! wildlife: 11I;III<lgCIIIClll, x(:risc<lpillg (dry 1,lIldsc'I!Jillg), n:cy- c1illg, COlllplJ~tillg, willcrshcd 11I,IIWgCIIICllt, scout <.I lid YOUthi activilies, \Vild(lo\Vcr \vIJrkshups, bird-watchillg prograllls, flsh- illg <llId hUllting ill (unll<.ltioll, ecolugical awarcllCSS projects, Itrce pbllting, stury tellil1g, uutdoor cOllcerts, living historics, I and guod old nature apprcci<ttioll. . - ------- . . . . Memorandum April 16, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Steve Russell V Community Development Director SUBJECT: Update on Trail and Landscaping Improvement Plan for McKusick Lake and Environs The City hired Herb Baldwin, landscape architect, to prepare a park and trail plan for McKusick Lake. At meeting time, Herb will present the concept plan. With expansion area planning, the AUAR and the McKusick Lake Diversion Feasibility Study it has been difficult until this point to know what the future may be for the lake and where trails and park improvements can be located, Now it is possible to establish a trailway and landscape plan for the McKusick Lake area and to link improvement to future Brown's Creek and Laurel Ravine trails. The Art and Nature Center and School District, Jaycee ballfield area, also add to the interest and possibilities for the area. Many of the trail and landscape improvements could be incorporated into the McKusick lake Diversion plans, RECOMMENDATION: Approve concept plan and refer to Parks Board and Planning Commission for review and approval. APR-15-99 THU 1 5 _ ~,___ P.02 ~~~ . I \ r-"-I'\~ 1"\ I \ I \ i ~ I \- '- ........, ~ I ...-.-.,.,-..----.- ..::.~:.~ .-....-.....--- LAKE MCKUSI(~K AREA PROJECrr . · MEMO . . To: From: Subject: Date: PmksBomd n ~ Steve Russell, Community Development Director ,~ 62nd Street Planning Area Park April 21, 1999 The 62nd Street North Area Plan shows a lakeside connected by trails to Croixwood, the trail along CR 5 and the trial system on the westside of Long Lake, The proposed land use plan map shows area land use pmk and trial facilities, The Planning Commission preliminarily reviewed the planned unit development and subdivision plan at their April 12, 1999 meeting and referred the pmk dedication to the Parks Board for review and comment. The intent ofthe parks is to provide a natural open space area connected to adjacent residential areas and the Long Lake trail system. The site will provide access to the lake for viewing trail, meadow and channel planting. Based on the proposed development density, 12 percent of the development land area is required for dedication. The park mea shown is 5,01 acres. Based on the 12 percent, 34,800 squme feet is encumbered by an easement held by the neighboring property owners. If the City does not obtain the easement land, about one acre of land would have to be purchased from the developer to complete the park. This could be paid for out of the Park Dedication Fund. Pmk Board Action Review park designation and recommend purchase of remainder of site to City Council. . . . Y$E S \ 100 I 300 200 ~ ) o '.-.-.-.-.-.-., LONG LAKE , g " ~ 1;11 dj& ~~ ~ J~ ~ ,II! ii~; . B52! iwil ..1;_ ~~ ',,~~ .-",;, _~1 \l \ -,,' r.~-2~t{1 ;', _ , " '/ "," ~~ .) - ,. ." - . " r<'~- '1-"". \ TlUAN\"nL <'~"" (__~ \ ,-" P"l'~'", " ?--::; ','--f ." ',?, , ~ -:: " . .\, '-! \-)! "'~\~ . ~, ,. r-----...'-... -----=____ _ _, _ _ "\: ~ "", , , . \ f'\' l.J,j r "'--ll II '\ 3\ .--/~ ~rln/'--: ('I. ~' -'1 / ! .;;~ " . 1 ~ Fr. ""' " "\ '..----- I I l.,.... -. 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Y" .--\- ;/~ ." \" , ...~O J ~-.l \>l 00'V ~ __V~S?/ r --- - , u..j > <t. \.J. z .~ Zt z ~ <t. ~ CAMPUS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 1\ I "~~ OPTION 3 .... -~.-;.!,.., I I I I . : OPTION I ~~" , ...,"""'--- '. ~ . . .------='-,~.. -- ~~..~-,. \ ~~~ ~ z :) o u ). , j-.{ 't:~.&~~;')-,~. HIGHWAY 36 STillWATER, MN NORTH 62ND PLANNING AREA CONCEPT PLANS . . . fl. Bonestroo ~ Rosene a Anderlik & . \J' Associates Engineers & Architects