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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA
STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING NOTICE
JULY 22~ 2002
The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, July 22, 2002 at
7:00 p.m. at Stillwater City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 216 N. 4th
Street.
AGENDA
1. Approval of June 24, 2002 Minutes.
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2.
Sale of Lily Lake Park Office for Affordable Housing Discussion.
3. Settlers Park Update.
4. Brown's Creek Park Master Plan Discussion.
5. Other items.
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CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800
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City of Stillwater
Park and Recreation Board
June 24, 2002
Chairperson Polehna called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Board Members Amrein, Flinn, McGarry (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Junker
and Council Representative Milbrandt.
Others: Klayton Eckles, Public Works Director
Absent: Board Members Snell man
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Board Member Amrein, seconded by Council Representative
Milbrandt to approve the May 20, 2002 minutes with typing error. Motion passed
unanimously.
AGENDA
Movies in Lowell Park - Rick Hansen, Backdrop Productions
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Movies would be free of charge to Stillwater residents. The movies would
be played between the gazebo and the bridge. Popcorn and soft drinks
would be sold, which would offset the cost of the movies. Movies would
start around 9:00 p.m., as weather permits. If there is a rain out, the movie
will be rescheduled.
The Board was concerned about children running around and not
watching the movies. In Mr. Hansen's experience, he has had no
problems with children not watching the movies.
Motion made by Board Member Junker, seconded by Council Representative
Milbrandt to approve request to show summer movies in Lowell Park from July 9,
2002 to September 3,2002 or longer if needed. Motion passed unanimously.
Arts Celebration Pioneer Park - Randy Raduenz, Stillwater Art Guild
Gallery and Jamie Hansen Blair, River Valley Arts Council
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The Celebration of the Arts will be held on September 28, 2002 rain or
shine. There will be approximately 40 local artists. There will also be a
kid's activity area and live music. The River Valley Arts Council and the
Stillwater Art Guild Gallery will provide a beverage booth. There will no
alcohol sold or allowed on premise. There will be interested vendors.
Randy and Jamie were concerned about trash and restrooms. Randy to
work with Public Works Superintendent Thomsen to find out about
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additional trash containers and out houses. Electricity is limited to the
band shell.
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Motion made by Board Member Flinn, seconded by Board Member Amrein to
approve request for Celebration of the Arts event from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 28, 2002 with no more than four vendors and work with
Public Works Superintendent Thomsen on the restroom issue. Motion passed
unanimously.
Brown's Creek Trailhead Plan
A variance would be needed to construct the warming house because of
set back requirements from the railroad property. Planner Fitzgerald has
been working on the drawings, but needed to speak with Community
Development Director Russell before continuing.
Council Representative Milbrandt recommended that the following items
need to be taken care of before a decision is made: issues with
easements need to be clarified, residents of Eagle Ridge and Creek Side
in the areas should be surveyed and a master concept plan for entire park
needs to be presented.
Decision is on hold until Community Development Director Russell can get
back to the Commission with a master plan and a survey from residents. .
Staples Field Improvements
Tennis courts will be resurfaced and lighting will be completed this year.
The trees are damaging the far tennis court. Commission recommended
replacing trees with a green mesh fence.
Sale of Staples Field Basketball Court Lot
The basketball court was closed permanently by City Council. Board
Member Junker believes that no matter what is done with the land; it will
meet resistance from the neighbors. Neighbors of the park would like to
see something passive put on the land (benches and flowers). Since the
park is land-locked, Board Members recommend city staff to pursue sale
or trade for other parkland.
Motion made by Board Member Junker, seconded by Board Member Flinn to
have city staff pursue the basketball court at Staples Court for alternative uses,
land trade, possibility of road forfeiture, or sale of land for park benefit. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Stillwater Crossings Letter
Neighbors are wondering about what is going to happen to the land.
Board would like to survey neighbors to find out what they would like done
with the land.
Board would like Community Development Director Russell to draw up a
plan based on the recommendations of the neighbors. The park will also
need to be named. Board recommends to city to start cutting the grass
and have Public Works Superintendent Thomsen find out what needs to
be done. Board will add Stillwater Crossing to park planning schedule.
Other Items
Board Member Flinn inquired about the possibility of moving backboards
from Staples Basketball field to Lily Lake. Gather information about net
between poles to keep balls from baseball fields from flying into the
basketball court. Board is to look into the price of nets and bring back
during budget time.
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Chairperson Polehna requested Public Works Director Eckles to talk to
Public Works Superintendent Thomsen about cleaning up dump area and
parking lot at JC Ball Fields. The parking lot needs to be leveled off.
Council Representative Milbrandt informed Board that City Council did
approve a variance for the use of the levy wall by John Kershbaum,
(Gondola) until the end of the season. Next year he will need to find a
different place to run his business.
Motion made by Board Member Junker, seconded by Board Member McGarry to
adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbi J. Ward
Recording Secretary
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July 10, 2002
Mr. David L. Paradeau
Minnesota Zephyr
P.O. Box 573
601 North Main St.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Re: Request to Reconsider Assessments
Dear Mr. Paradeau:
I have now had opportunity to look into your request to reevaluate assessments levied
upon your property. Based upon the file, it appears that the assessments levied were
proper and the same formula was used for all properties involved.
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To try and adjust the assessment at this late date, after they have been certified and paid
upon for a number of years would be impractical and unfair to others so assessed.
However, in looking at information, it appears that the balance of your remaining
assessments is $15,889.83 and ifthe issue is cash flow we may be able to provide at least
some relief only in a different manner. Might I suggest the following:
The City may have desire to make improvements in the entry area for Brown's Creek
Park. If agreeable to you, we would consider some sort of extended lease that would
allow parking on a portion of your railroad track right of way. Parking could be
arranged so that it would not interfere with train operations, etc. If the Parks Board and
ultimately the City Council agrees with staff that this would be desirable, the City would
be willing to pay a fair sum for such an easement.
If you feel that this sort of arrangement may be mutually beneficial please contact
Community Development Director Steve Russell for details. Or, feel free to contact me
at 651-430-8801.
We look forward to hearing from you and discussing this proposaL
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City Administrator
cc: Mayor Jay Kimble
CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800
CITY OF STILLWA TER
Departmental Budget Worksheets-Parks
2003
Requested
344,196
2,500
31,000
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19,692
29,613
45,540
3,744
518
9,389
1,200
10,000
8,000
9,000
1,000
9,000
1,000
2,000
4,000
7,500
12,000
2,000
1,900
300
250
200
2,000
150
500
700
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5,000
4,000
9,500
4,700
500
200
100
6,000
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100,000
55,000
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Account Description
240-10-4240-1000 Full Time Salaries
240-10-4240-1100 Overtime - Full Time
240-10-4240-1200 Part Time Salaries
240-10-4240-1300 Overtime - Part Time
240-10-4240-1410 PERA
240-10-4240-1420 FICA/Medicare
240-10-4240-1500 Hospital/Medical
240-10-4240-1520 Dental Insurance
240-10-4240-1540 Life Insurance
240-10-4240-1800 Longevity Pay
240-10-4240-2000 Office Supplies
240-10-4240-2101 General Supplies
240-10-4240-2104 Chemicals
240-10-4240-21 06 Topsoil/Seed/Lime
240-10-4240-2109 Heating - Fuel Oil
240-10-4240-2110 Automotive Fuel
240-10-4240-2115 Tires
240-10-4240-2117 Trees
240-10-4240-2201 Equipment Repair Supplies
240-10-4240-2302 Other Minor Equipment
240-10-4240-3002 Contractual
240-10-4240-3099 Other Professional Services
240-10-4240-31 01 Telephone
240-10-4240-3102 Postage
240-10-4240-3103 Cellular Phones
240-10-4240-3200 Mileage
240-10-4240-3201 Seminar/Conference Fees
240-10-4240-3202 Meals
240-10-4240-3203 Housing
240-10-4240-3400 Printing And Publishing
240-10-4240-3600 Electricity
240-10-4240-3702 Equipment Repair Charges
240-10-4240-3800 Beach Spraying
240-10-4240-3804 Portable Restroom Rental
240-10-4240-3806 Uniforms
240-10-4240-3900 Sales Tax
240-10-4240-4000 Memberships And Dues
240-10-4240-4001 Subscriptions
240-10-4240-4099 Miscellaneous Charges
240-10-4240-5100 C/O Land
240-10-4240-5200 C/O & Improvements
240-10-4240-5300 C/O Machinery & Equipment
240-10-4240-5310 C/O Mis Computer Equipment
240-10-4240-5400 C/O Automotive Equipment
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Total Operating
743,892
Notes
CITY OF STillWATER, MINNESOTA
SCHEDULE OF 2003 CAPITAL OUTLAY
DEPARTMENT
Parks
Riding mower 48" cut
Turf tractor (replace 1987)
Park equipment and improvements
- Crossings, Bergmann & Rutherford
REQUESTED
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1 0,000
45,000
100,000
TOTAL PARKS FUND
$
155,000
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July 8, 2002
Park Board
City of Stillwater
216 N 4th Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
To whom it may concern:
My name is Krista Bot, and I am the Greater Metro Field Organizer for Target Market.
Target Market (TM) is Minnesota's youth movement focused on teen tobacco prevention.
There are over 42,000 MN teens who are part of TM, and in Washington County alone,
there are over 1750 youth who are members ofTM.
There are several tiers of leadership in TM, and youth are involved on many different
levels. Our highest level, the ExCoIDm (Executive Committee) is comprised of our most
active members who represent their respective counties. Stillwater has a very active
TM'er who is a part of ExComm; she is very excited about TM's involvement in her
community.
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Because Target Market is youth-led and adult-guided, we encourage youth to plan events
in their communities. Such events are designed to engage youth in TM's goal of reducing
teen tobacco rates across the state ofMN. After some thoughtful conversations with her
peers, this teen has determined that a "Battle of the Bands" in her community would be
an awesome opportunity to engage the youth of Stillwater and Washington County in
tobacco prevention.
Here are the logistics of the event:
Where:
Pioneer Park Bandshell
When:
Tentatively Friday, August 23rd from 5-9pm (set-up will begin at 4pm,
the show will start at 5pm and end before dusk).
Who:
We will be inviting 4-6 local high school bands ('garage' teen bands
playing typically rock or alternative music - I've already been
approached by a few bands). These bands will play for approximately
35-40 minutes each. Bands will be competing for prizes and the chance
to get a song on the new TM CD, which is distributed across the state.
There will be approximately 20,000 CD's made and distributed.
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Audience:
I will be inviting all of the youth in Washington County who are
members ofTM. Publicity will also involve posters around the
Stillwater, Woodbury, Oakdale, Mahtomedi, Forest Lake and
surrounding communities. Typically, a Battle of the Bands in the past
has generated an audience of around 100 youth.
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TM's Role:
In the interest of safety of all participants, TM will provide 5-10 adult
chaperones to oversee operations. Chaperones will be both staff from
TM and local public health officials. TM is fully insured under the
American Lung Association, and I can provide a copy of insurance upon
request.
Miscellaneous: TM will provide water jugs at the event, along with smaller snack foods.
We will also design a gear item to be handed out at the event (a t-shirt,
for example).
Music Content: The music content of the bands will be censored; all band participants
must sign a contract stating that they will refrain from using lyrics that
contain sexually explicit, profane or inappropriate lyrics. If the bands
break their contract, they will be immediately dropped out of the battle."
If you have further questions, please feel free to call or email me based on your
convenience. My cell number is 651.248.7383 (it is available anytime, including
evenings and weekends) and my email isbot@tmvoice.com.
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Krista Bot
Target Market
Greater Metro Field Organizer
2478 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
cell- 651-248-7383
tmhq - 651-645-3131
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Tim Thomsen
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Gary Kelsey [ (,
Sunday, July 14, 2002 8:12 PM
Tim Thomsen
Stillwater Crossings Park Maintenance/Improvements
Tim:
Thank you for coming out to Stillwater Crossings and meeting with me
Friday morning. I am writing to document our conversation and (as
per your suggestion) request improvements for 2003. I know you needed
these immediately in order to include them in your 2003 budget.
It is my understanding (based on our conversation) that the City will
do the following:
1. Mow the City land weekly from Manning Avenue the top of the
Stillwaters Crossing berm.
2. Mow the City land around the pond weekly approximately six feet
from the trails on Judd Trail and around the pond toward the north.
Please post signs that note owners are to pick up after their pets
(or face a fine).
3. Related to the Park:
- remove rocks and construction waste from the park (within ten days)
- mow and trim the park (within two weeks)
- kill the weeds and add rock to the ball field (within two weeks)
- apply weed-killer to the park (this summer)
.- re-seed the park (this summer)
- post "no pets allowed" signs around the park (this summer)
- work with the Association Board and "Friends of Stillwater" to
design and create a flower garden on the corner of Timber Way and
Bergmann Drive (2003)
On behalf of the Stillwater Crossings Association Board, I would like
to request the purchase and installation of the following park
improvements in 2003:
1. Two park gazebos with picnic tables
2. Four park benches
3. Additional trees (to be planted around the perimeter of the park)
4. A park sign
5. Landscaping materials and flowers for a flower garden (I realize
the Friends of Stillwater, and our volunteers, will actually plant
the garden)
We would like to work with the city related to the location of these
improvements once we know they have been approved.
If you need further information, do not hesitate to contact me via
e-mail (gkelsey@attbLcom) or 651-275-0203. Please let me know the
time-line and process for approving park improvements. I would also
appreciate the name and phone number of the "Friends of Stillwater"
contact person, Thank you very much.
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July 7, 2002
Steve Russell
Community Development Director
Stillwater City Hall
216 N. 4th Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
Dear Steve,
I am a resident of the Creekside Crossing addition and am located on Creekside Circle, across
from the open space that was set aside as part of the area development. I am requesting, on
behalf of myself and the other residents of the Creekside Crossing community, to include some
further development of this open space in the next year's budget. Further, we (myself and several
neighbors on Creekside Circle) are requesting to work with you in the planning for the
development of this parcel. We would like to work with you to coordinate these efforts with our
Neighborhood Wilds program that we are all participating in.
I plan on attending the upcoming Park Board Meeting at the end of July (along with several of
our neighbors) where we can discuss this further, as appropriate. Please feel free to call me if you
would like to more information prior to this meeting. My work number is: 651/778-5296 and my
home phone number is: 651/439-2430. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.
oe:, siLP
Dan Schmid
Stillwater, MN 55082
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Great River Energy Bicycle Festival
3020 Simpson St.
Roseville, MN 55113
www.MinnBikeFestival.com
July 5, 2002
Steve Russell
City of Stillwater
216 N. Fourth St.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Dear Steve:
The Great River Energy Bicycle Festival has closed out another great year. The Nature
Valley Grand Prix races attracted the best pro fields yet and the racing was spectacular.
We also attracted excellent crowds. Your contribution was a big part of why we were so
successful. Thanks for all your support in Stillwater.
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Winona was a new event for us and it had a great start. The community got behind us in
a big way. The crowd was so absorbed by the racing that they just didn't want to leave
when it was over. They milled around for half an hour as the kids chased pro riders for
autographs. It was a great moment.
St. Paul was, as always, an excellent show for spectators. The State Capitol is a great
venue and the crowds could see the racers at all times. The racing was far more animated
this year, with breakaways lapping the field in both the men's and women's pro races.
Stillwater was simply amazing. Spectators packed the course for blocks, right up to the
top of Chill cote Hill. They erupted in cheers every time the races exploded into view.
The pro racers could not stop talking about how great it was. And, of course, we were
thrilled.
Camp Heartland was again our benefiting charity. They run a Summer camp for kids
with AIDS. We won't know exactly how much we've raised for them until all the bills
are in, but it's looking very good.
The best part of the Festival, at least for me, is the fact that I get to work with many
extraordinary people. It's folks like you that make the Festival possible. Thanks!
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Yours very truly,
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GREBF Director
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