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Home My WebLink About1999-01-25 PRC Packet . . . r illwater "~ -' ~~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE JANUARY 25. 1999 The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet Monday, January 25,1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers Conference Room, 216 N. 4th Street, Stillwater. AGENDA: 1. Approval of December 21, 1999 minutes. 2. Introduction of new member. 3. Report from manager ofSt. Croix Valley Recreation Center. 4. Review of Parks and Open Space concept for new subdivision (Bergmann) - Steve Russell. 5. Update on availability ofDNR Parks Grants. 6, Report from Parks Director. 7. New Business. 8. Old Business. CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 . ... '. . . -if illwater ~ ~ TH~IRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE JANUARY 25. 1999 The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet Monday, January 25,1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers Conference Room, 216 N. 4th Street, Stillwater. AGENDA: 1. Approval of December 21, 1999 minutes. 2. Introduction of new member. 3, Report from manager ofS1. Croix Valley Recreation Center, 4, Review of Parks and Open Space concept for new subdivision (Bergmann) - Steve Russell. 5. Update on availability ofDNR Parks Grants. 6. Report from Parks Director. 7, New Business. 8. Old Business, CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 , .;r;.. '" MEMORANDUM . TO: Park and Rec Board FR: City Coordinator .. RE: Agenda for 1/25/99 meeting DA: January 20, 1999 Reoort on Recreation Center Doug Brady, Manager of the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center will be at the meeting to explain the ice time distribution for the 1998 -1999 skating season. The City has had a few complaints/questions regarding the distribution of the ice time hours. Some people are complaining that there are not enough open skate hours available at the new arena and/or that the hours that are available are not "prime time hours". . As Mr. Brady will explain at the meeting, the open skate hours are generally from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday and from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.on Saturdays and Sundays. These hours are about what was in place when we only had one arena - Lily Lake, On the surface it would appear that no improvement to the open skate ice time schedule was made. However, prior to the opening ofthe new arena very little time was made available or utilized for other skating programs such as "free skate" (i.e., figure skating and/or skating lessons). This year we have over 340 people (mostly children) participating in free skate programs, Therefore, a large number of skaters, other than those that are involved in hockey programs have been given the opportunity to use the new arena. I think this is consistent with the policy the city established. Two things have to be remembered when this issue is discussed. The first thing that has to be remembered is that there is a limited number of "prime time" hours available for all programs and the second thing that has to be remembered is that it is essential that the center generate sufficient revenues to pay for the cost of operating the facilities and to pay for the debt service related to the construction of the facilities. It is a real balancing act to satisfy all users. The best we can hope for is a policy and practice that will provide a reasonable number of hours for public use but also one that will generate adequate revenues from the organized programs that typically generate the most revenues (such as hockey and skating programs). I think we have a pretty good policy in place. However, we can always work to improve the situation and perhaps the discussion Monday night will lead to some favorable changes. . . . . 1 .. Parks and open space concept for new subdivision. Steve Russell will be at the meeting to present, for your review and consideration, a parks and open space concept for a proposed subdivision that will be located along 62nd Street north of the Bergman property (which is located at the intersection Highway 36 and County road 15). Availability of DNR parks grant funds Steve Russell will also update the Commission on the possible availability of grant funds from the Department of Natural Resources for purchasing land for parks and/or open space. Park Dedication Fund balance Chairperson Junker asked me to update the Commission on the fund balance of the Park Dedication Fund. According to the Finance Director, the fund balance at 12/31/98 was $82,884.58. This amount is available for projects that the funds were collected for. For your further information, the 1999 budget did not include any expenditures from the Park Dedication Fund. 11P --~. } ~: / .,::' ~ ,. :;l:=; '-, T '.i' \" o t: ! t'l :.J ~-- E~ T::' p; \,} L .. i , 'r ~\i " I - T ......' i ~ I L. f=~C;24~: PARi~ DEDICA~-ION F0;",i0 I hi-WJ. i3ATCH CODE DESCRIPTION iJEi\JDDF{'/ CUSTO!~iEH r:.E.CEiFT/ (tiE: NO. 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Parks and Recreation Board December 21, 1998 Present: David Junker, Chair Linda Amrein, Nancy Brown, Rich Cummings, Dawn Flinn, Al Liehr, Rob McGarry, Del Peterson, Leah Peterson, Mike Polehna and Steve Wolff Others: Parks Director Tim Thomsen and City Coordinator Nile Kriesel Absent: None Chair David Junker called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and welcomed students from Stillwater Area High School government classes who were in attendance. Aooroval of Minutes: Ms. Amrein noted that the minutes stated that the next meeting was scheduled for December 23, 1998 instead of December 21 st. Mr. Liehr, seconded by Ms. Brown moved approval of November 23, 1998 minutes as corrected. All in favor. Parks Director's report: Mr. Thomsen gave a brief update on parks activities. Out door skating rinks were now being flooded due to the return of cold weather. Construction on the bathroom facilities at Pioneer Park had been started and should be ready for the summer season. Al Liehr said that he had received a lot of positive comments about the upgraded Ramsey Grove Park. Mr. Thomsen requested a fee of$5.00 be established for processing permits to consume. Moved by Mr. Wolff, seconded by Mr. Peterson to approve a processing fee of$5.00 for permits to consume. All in favor. Second arena - Mahtomedi: Mr. Kriesel reported on the status of the possibility of partnering with the City of Mahtomedi and the Mahtomedi Hockey Association to build a second indoor sheet of ice at the recreation center. Stillwater City officials and S1. Croix Valley Hockey Association officials would be meeting with Mahtomedi officials on January 12, 1999 to further discuss this issue. Proposed park oroperty: Mr. Kriesel reported that the City's Open Space Committee is recommending the acquisition ofland lying south of McKusick Lake Road and west of Neal Avenue for use as park land. This land is adjacent to land that the city has already acquired or is in the process of acquiring and would create a significant park and open space area. This area is subject to development as part ofthe orderly annexation and could be available within the next year. ,.. "- , . ..... . . . # Request from City Chamber: The City of Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce submitted a request for a permit and exclusive use of Lowell Park on July 4, 1999 to sell non-alcoholic refreshments to raise funds for promoting the City of Stillwater. Mr. Liehr moved, seconded by Mr. Peterson to approve a non-exclusive permit to sell refreshments in Lowell Park on July 4, 1999. All in favor. Adjournment: Mr. Wolffmoved, seconded by Mr. Liehr to adjourn meeting at 8:35 P.M. All in favor. Respectfully submitted, Nile L. Kriesel Recording Secretary . , , . . MEMO . . To: From: Subject: Date: Park Board Steve Russell, Community Development Director ~ Availability ofDNR Park and Open Space Grant January 20, 1999 Last week, Nancy Brown and I attended a Grants Workshop held by the DNR. At the workshop, available grant programs were described. Some ofthe programs seem to fit projects that have previously been considered or are being considered for 1999. At the January 19, 1999, Council Meeting, staff presented some possible projects to apply for park grant funds. The Council directed staff to prepare the necessary applications for consideration. Attached to this memo is a brief description of the grant programs. Possible projects include: Pathway improvement for McKusick Park Purchase of26 acre site for Brown's reek Park (phase II expansion area). Joint application with the school district (Stonebridge) for the purchase of a portion of Amundson for environmental learning area. Park improvements to Mulberry Point. Conservation partners grant for restoration of Browns Creek Park. At meeting time, the grant programs and possible projects can be discussed. ~ .' . Metro Greenways Protect. Connect. Enhance. Enjoy January 11, 1999 Dear Local Government Official: Last Fall, each city and township in the seven county metropolitan region received information about Metro Greenways. This collaborative initiative, administered by the Department of Natural Resources, was established to promote development of a regional network of natural areas, parks, wildlife habitat and other op~n spaces connected by ecological corridors, In addition to the background information, an informal survey was included to assess how this new program could more effectively serve local needs related to natural resource planning, protection and restoration. There are two primary elements to the Metro Greenways program; a planning grant program and a land protection and restoration component. Plannin~ Grants . You or a colleague should have received information about the Metro Greenways Planning Grant Program last month. As much as $50,000 in matching funds are available for implementing agencies to: *conduct natural resource inventories, *develop or refine natural area/greenway plans *develop or refine natural resource management plans * provide opportunities for increased citizen awareness and participation in natural resource planning, protection, and restoration efforts. The application deadline for this new program is March 12, 1999. If you have not received this information or you have questions, call Sharon Pfeifer, Metro DNR Planner at (651) 772-7982, Acquisition and Restoration . Metro Greenways also has $4 million available for protecting locally and regionally significant natural areas and restoring native vegetation to open spaces in the seven county metropolitan area. During the first phase of this program, the DNR has been directed by the Legislature to acquire fee titles and/or conservation easements, support ecological restoration, and to work with local units of government to develop appropriate management strategies for these sites. No local match is required, but commitment of private or non-state funds would allow more natural areas to be protected/restored with the current level of funding. Although several sites have already been identified as potential sites, we want to ensure that as many people as possible, are aware of this exciting opportunity. -over- ~ . If you are aware of an important site and would like the site to be considered for protection or restoration funding through this program, we ask you to do the following: Step One: Review the enclosed materials, e.g., Metro Greenways Site Selection Criteria, "Intent to Nominate Form" and a "ProtectionlRestoration Nomination Form." Step Two: Submit the "Intention to Nominate" form by February 15, 1999. Although not required, submission of this form will help us gauge the preliminary level of interest and help us to provide assistance and direction for completing the nomination form. Step Three: Submit the "Site Nomination" form by March 15, 1999. Step Four: Entities submitting a site for restoration will be required to submit an additional sheet describing detailed restoration plans. Nominated sites will be evaluated on the basis of the enclosed site selection criteria, A panel comprised of representatives from agencies and non-governmental organizations involved in establishing the Metro Greenways program, as well as DNR staff, will conduct the initial evaluation, The ranked list will then be forwarded to an Advisory Committee who will review and . forward their recommendations to the Commissioner of Natural Resources and the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources for final approval. The selection process should be completed by the end of April, 1999 and efforts to protect and/or restore sites will commence shortly thereafter, We encourage you to nominate sites at anytime. However, submissions after March 15th will not be included in the initial list of sites recommended for funding with the current appropriation. Thank you for your interest in Metro Greenways. Please share this information with your colleagues, neighbors and associates. If you have any questions or comments, please call me at (651)772-7952 or send an e-mail toal.singer@dnr.state.rnn.us. ene. . , . Metro Greenways Criteria for Selecting Potential Land Protection Sites I. Why the Site Should be Considered * Indicates Key Criteria A. *EcologicaI Quality - Several factors determine the overall ecological quality of a site, Potential sites should be relatively large tracts with a high interior to edge ratio. Sites should contain one or more native plant communities, should be relatively undisturbed and should provide habitat for a wide variety of resident and/or migratory wildlife. The presence of "state listed" species is an added value. Sites which have been disturbed or degraded should not require extraordinary restoration efforts and expenditures, Current and future use of lands adjacent to the site should not, over time, significantly diminish the ecological quality of the site. . B. Significance- of Location 1. Connectivity- Sites chosen for their connectivity should provide habitat for and promote the movement of wildlife in order to stabilize and or enhance wildlife populations. This may involve protecting or restoring areas to create continuous habitat between separate habit areas, or it may involve the creation of "stepping stones" between habitat areas. 2. Buffers- Sites chosen as buffer lands should add to the protection of adjacent natural areas, important open spaces, rivers, streams and lakes by reducing current or future negative ~pacts of nearby land uses. C. Environmental Functions - Natural areas and other open spaces provide a wide variety of environmental benefits to people. Potential sites may protect and improve surface and ground water resources, soil stability, and natural flood storage capacity. II. Can We Do It? The following factors must be acceptable before proceeding with any agreement to protect a potential site even though the site meets or exceeds the other criteria: A. *Willing Donor/SeIIer- This program depends upon property owners who are willing to cooperate with the Metro Greenways program and its community partners on discussing and negotiating land protection options including donation or sale of fee title . or conservation easements. ~ Page 2 B. Reasonable Effort - Reasonable efforts, based on the site's ecological value and . overall merit, are expended during preliminary discussions and negotiations to protect the site. Potential problems such as title defects, property encroachments, boundary disputes, deed or easement restrictions, or mineral rights do not become overly burdensome to the program. C. Absence of Liability - The property does not create an unacceptable legal or financial liability due to a known threat to public health or safety or prohibitively large clean-up expenses due to soil, air, or water contamination; hazardous waste; or unoccupied! degraded buildings or structures. D. '* Affordable Cost - The cost for protecting the site does not exceed the ability/limits of . the program, Appraisals must be approved by the DNR. Administrators of other potential funding sources need to be consulted to detennine' if additional funds are available before cost becomes a prohibitive factor, E. Willing Manager- A private or public entity accepts management resp..onsibilities for the site including stewardship, monitoring, and!or security activities. F. Willing and Appropriate Future Owner- Private or public ownership offee title or conservation easement contributes to the effective, long-term protection of the site and . its natural resources. TII. Should We Do It? A. '*Level of Support - Support by interested and affected parties is critical to the establishment and protection of potential sites. Nearby residents, the local community, elected officials and other interested groups should be involved and favor the project. . Inclusion of the site or commitment to include the site in existing or revised community documents which support natural area/greenway plans and natural resource inventories and management plans is highly desired, B. Collaboration - Many natural area projects cross jurisdictional boundaries, impact many parties and interests and require multiple levels of cooperation and partnerships between governmental bodies, agencies, non-governmental organizations, institutions, and businesses. Meaningful involvement by multiple partners, a strong indicator of support and effective use of resources, should be encouraged. C. Compatible Public Use -Although the primary focus of the program is to protect and improve natural areas, people will have numerous opportunities to use and enjoy these areas. Sites where educational, stewardship, and recreational activities do not or will not significantly compromise the site's ecological value or its natural resources will receive . higher consideration than comparable sites which do not provide for these uses. ~ Page 3 . D. Financial Involvement by Other Participants - Most.natural area protection sites will require a combination of funding sources and mechanisms. In general, projects which include multiple funding sources (and in-kind services) ranging from private contributions by individuals, businesses, organizations and institutions to matching grants from various governmental agencies and foundations will receive higher consideration. E. Funding Eligibility Under Existing Programs - There are a number of DNR programs, as well as other agencies and organizations which fund the protection and restoration of natural, scientific, and scenic areas. Sites eligible for funding through these programs should be considered for protection by the Metro Greenways program if: a) it is unlikely that funds from other programs are or will be available to protect the site, b) the use of Metro Greenways funds is not viewed as supplanting the budgets of other programs, and c) involvement does not jeopardize the Metro Greenways program or other program(s). F. Imminence of Threat -Many natural areas and potential corridors are threatened by development pressure, fragmentation and other factors. In some situations, only a short period of time may be available to protect an area from being permanently lost or significantly degraded. Higher priority should be given to those sites with an immediate or high level of threat. In some cases, immediate actions may be required to protect the site, necessitating the use of non-profit intermediaries. . IV. Overall Program Goals Once all of the sites are evaluated, an additional set of criteria will be applied individually and collectively to the potential sites to help determine their final rating. A. Visibility - Certain sites, by virtue of their size, characteristics, location, and history can further natural resource protection and provide attention, identity, and stature to the Metro Greenways program. Sites and projects which bring these important benefits to the program will receive strong consideration. B. Range of Project Types - Many types of sites will need to be protected to achieve the vision of Metro Greenways. As part of an overall list of sites, it is advisable to have representative examples in each of the following categories: * Protection of regionally-significant natural area and/or corridor * Protection of locally significant natural area and/or corridor * Restoration of altered/degraded site . c. Geo-Political Distribution - Protection sites should be distributed throughout the region. As part of the overall package, it will also be beneficial to have at least one site in each of the following categories: *Outside of the proposed MUSA boundaries *Within existing or current proposed MUSA boundaries *Within the fully developed urban core . Program Manual Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Department of Natural Resources, Local Grants Unit Office of Management and Budget Services, Box 10 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4010 ADMINlSTRATIONIPROGRAM PURPOSE The Local Grants Unit in the Department of Natural Resources, administers the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. The program assists local governments in acquiring parkland and developing or redeveloping outdoor recreation facilities. Applications must he submitted by March 31 to be eligible for funding assistance for the current year. Applicants are eligible to receive more than one grant. PROGRAM FUNDING The Local Grants Unit finances projects using state dollars authorized by the Minnesota State . Legislature. State funds consist of bonding appropriations and Future Resources Fund . appropriations as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources. AWARD AMOUNTS Grant awards are typically for 50 percent of the total eligible project costs up to the maximum grant amount of $50,000.The remaining 50 percent "local share" can consist of cash or the value of materials, labor and equipment usage provided by the local sponsor or by local donations or any combination thereof. The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) has recommended that the maximum grant amount be raised to $250,000. Applications will be accepted for total projects costs up to $500,000 with the understanding that if the grant limit is not raised, projects will need to be adjusted. PROGRAM INFORMATION Eligjble Applicants: Cities, counties and townships. NOTE: If an applicant currently has an active grant from the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program, that grant must be satisfactorily closed before the applicant is eligible to receive another grant. Eligjble Projects - * Acquisition of land for future development of outdoor recreation facilities. (Recreation facilities must be developed within three years from the date of acquisition.) . November. 1998 1 * Development, redevelopment or rehabilitation of outdoor recreiition facilities on land already owned by the applicant. The land must be owned by the applicant. . * A combination of land acquisition and development, redevelopment or rehabilitation of outdoor recreation facilities. Eligible Recreation Facilities - One or more of the following facilities must be included in a proposed proj ect. Baseball/Softball Fields BasketballlHard Courts Boat Launching Sites Campgrounds Canoe Access Sites Cross-Country Ski Trails Fishing Piers/Shore Fishing Football/Soccer Fields Hockey Rinks (outdoor only) Nature Study/Observation Areas Picnic Shelters Playgrounds Skating Rinks Swimming Be3:ches Tennis Courts Trails (Non-motorized internal park trails) Volleyball Courts Eligible Recreation Support Facilities - The following facilities are also eligible for funding as part of a grant application that contains at least on~ facility from the eligible recreation facilities list. Change Houses Design and Engineering (up to 10 percent of the total project cost) Drinking Fountains Fencing Fire Pits Landscaping/Natural Area Restoration Lighting Park Roads and Parking Areas (may not exceed 40% of the total project cost) Permanent Benches/Seats (other than spectator seating) Permanent Interpretive Displays Permanent Grills Permanent Picnic Tables Permanent Trash Receptacles Restroom/Shower Buildings Signs Sledding Hills Walkways Wanning Houses . Ineligible Facilities and Costs - Ineligible facilities or costs are those items that cannot be funded with an Outdoor Recreation Grant or included as part of the local match requirement. The following list includes common types of ineligible facilities. A determination of eligibility will be made by the Department of Natural Resources with final approval by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources. Administrative Expenses (meals, project record keeping, auditing, payroll preparation, personnel administration, communication expenses) Historical Buildings and sites Incidental Costs of Land Acquisition (Appraisals, legal fees and surveys) Indoor Ice Arenas Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pools . November. 1998 2 . Archery Ranges Cabins Community Gardens Concession-only Building Decorative Fountains, CommemorativelMemorial Statues, Plaques Dredging Facilities intended primarily for Interscholastic or Semi Professional Play Game Refuges or Fish Production Areas Golf Courses Legal Fees..... Museums Park Employees Residences Press Boxes Relocation Costs RiflelPistol Ranges Sewer and Water to Campsites Skeet and Trap Ranges Motorized Trails Spectator Seating Underground Watering or .Irrigation Systems Vita Courses Water Impoun4mentslDams Zoos THE APPLICATION PROCESS . The grant application process can be initiated by completing an Application Request Form. We urge applicants to return the request form no later than two months before the application deadline to ensure adequate time to complete your grant application. This will allow adequate time to meet certain application requirements, such as holding a public hearing, having the project reviewed for any needed permits, completion of an appraisal, etc. After submitting the application request form, you may be contacted by program staff to discuss your project and the appropriate application forms will be sent to you. Completed applications are due on March 31 to be eligible for funding that year. APPRAISAL REQUIREMENTS For all projects involving acquisition, you your application must include a current original appraisal for each parcel to be acquired. Appraisals must be perfQrmed by a licensed appraiser and meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USP AP).. The cost ofthe . appraisal(s) is not eligible for reimbursement nor can it be used as local match. Appraisals may be reviewed by a DNR review appraiser to ensure that they meet state and federal appraisal requirements. Any corrections or clarifications requested by the reviewer will need to be completed by the appraiser. If you or the appraiser have any questions, please contact the program staff assigned to your area prior to completing the appraisal assignment. LAND RETENTION REQUIREMENT . All property acquired and/or developed with assistance from this program must remain in public outdoor recreation use in perpetUity. Conversion of any property to uses other than the uses outlined in the application requires prior written approval from the Commissioner of the NoVember, 1998 3 Department of Natural Resources. The conversion of any property within the project boundaries . would require replacement of the assisted property, which is a lengthy, complex and costly process. The site development plan and boundary map submitted with your application will delineate and establish the park boundaries under contract with this program in perpetuity. Therefore, it is very important that any existing public facilities and any known future public facilities, such as wells, lift stations or roadway improvements, be clearly identified and excluded from the boundaries of the park. The park boundaries should include only the property that the project sponsor plans on managing for outdoor recreation uses. I,and Record Requirement The project sponsor must have a condition recorded with the deed on property acquired or developed with assistance from the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. The permanent record requirement is made part of the grant agreement and requires the grant recipient to file a condition with the deed indicating that the property will be managed and maintained consistent with the purpose identified in the application and that the property may not be used for any other purpose without written approval from the Commissioner of the DepartmenfofNatural Resources. The exact language required is as follows: In order to comply with the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Project Agreement, the <recipient> does hereby impose the following restrictions on . the property: 1. The property shall be managed and maintained for outdoor recreation purposes consistent with the approved grant application. 2. The property may not be used for any other purpose without the express prior written approval of the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. THE COMPETITIVE REVIEW AND RANKING PROCESS The program is competitive and requires a review and ranking process to make funding determinations and awards. The review and ranking process will take place after the deadline, and funding announcements will be made in the summer/fall. Completed applications received later than the deadline will not be eligible for funding consideration during this cycle. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and returned to the applicant. Applications will be reviewed by program staff and, if necessary, a site visit will be conducted. The primary review will focus on the design ofthe proposed project and existing park facilities to ensure that it is compatible with the physical characteristics of the site, designed consistent with generally accepted engineering and architectural design standards, accessibility standards and minimizes the risk to the health and safety of the users. In addition to the design, the review will look at the commitment of the local sponsor. Some criteria include, whether the local . November. 1998 4 . . sponsor has an active parks and recreation organization to oversee pailt activities, that adequate operation and maintenance costs have been developed for the proposed project and that the local sponsor has committed some of it's own resources to the project. Finally, the review identifies some statewide outdoor recreation priorities. These include: acquisition of shoreline areas or areas of unique natural resources; removal of physical barriers to persons with disabilities; redevelopment of facilities that do not meet current design standards; development or redevelopment of facilities to improve access to shoreline areas; development or redevelopment of facilities in areas of high population growth and high population; and development or redevelopment of facilities that will allow for year around use. AWARD OF FUNDS Announcement of funding approvals will take place after the review and ranking process is complete. All applicants will receive official written notification regarding ~eir request for funding. If your proposed project has received preliminary approval for funding, you will be contacted regarding additional information requirements needed before an agreement can be processed. As part of the additional requirements, the Minnesota Historical Society will review each proposed project site for potential historical or archeological significance, If the Minnesota Historical Society determines that there is a potential for the site to yield historical or archeological information, you will be contacted and provided instructions on hiring an archeological consultant to perform an on-site survey. These surveys are to be funded by the applicant and must be completed before a grant agreement can be processed for your project. A surv~y can be expensive and may be eligible for reimbursement with grant monies. NOTE: No project costs can be incurred prior to an applicant receiving a grant agreement. The grant agreement is a formal contract which sets forth the terms and conditions of the grant program. The agreement will take several weeks to process. Any project costs incurred prior to receiving the grant agreement will be considered ineligible. Payment of grant funds to the local sponsor is on a reimbursement basis. The sponsor must initially expend monies which are then reimbursed under the terms of the grant agreement. ACKNOWLEDGMENT SIGN All projects acquired or developed with assistance from these programs must display a funding acknowledgment sign. PROJECT CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES Upon completion of your project, a final billing must be submitted to our office no later than 30 days after the expiration date on your contract. A final inspection of the project must also be completed by program staff. The inspection will focus on ensuring that the project was . completed in accordance with the grant agreement, that facilities developed are accessible and a November. 1998 5 funding acknowledgment sign is installed. If any problems are revealed during the inspection, . they will need to be corrected before you receive final reimbursement for your grant and the official closeout notification for your project. NOTE: All expenditures are subject to verification by an independent state audit and, therefore, you must retain all project records for a period of at least three years after you receive the official closeout notification letter. Availability to Users Public property, facilities & programs that receive state assistance and future development of a site that has received state assistance shall be open to entry by all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or sex. No person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in any program or activity receiving state assistance. Finally, discrimination on the basis of residence, including preferential reservation, membership or annual permit systems is prohibited except to the extent that reasonable differences in admission and other fees may be maintained on the basis of residence. Fees charged to non-residents cannot exceed twice that charged to residents and must be comparable to fees charged at other state or local facilities. CODlpliancelnspections The grant recipient shall allow representatives of the State to conduct periodic post-completion inspections to ensure that the site is being properly operated and maintained and that no . conversion-of-use has occurred. November. 1998 . 6 . . . Program Manual Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program Department of Natural Resources, Local Grants Unit Office Budget and Management Services, Box 10 500 Lafayette Road St Paul, MN 55155-4010 ADMINISTRATION/PROGRAM PURPOSE The Local Grants Unit, in the Department of Natural Resources administers the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program. The program assists local governments and school districts in acquiring fee title acquisition and permanent easement acquisition of natural and scenic areas. The maximum grant amount is $500,000. Applications must be submitted by March 31 to be eligible for funding assistance for the current year. PROGRAM FUNDING The Local Grants Unit fmances projects using state dollars' authorized by the Minnesota State Legislature. State funds consist of bonding appropriations and Future Resources Fund appropriations as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources. AWARD AMOUNTS Grant awards are typically for 50 percent of the total eligible project costs up to the maximum grant amount of 500,000. PROGRAM INFORMATION Eligible Applicants' Cities, counties, townships, and school districts. Eligible Projects - * * Fee title acquisition of natural or scenic areas. Permanent easement acquisition of natural or scenic areas Eligihle Support Facilities - Minimal betterment activities are eligible as part of an acquisition project, and may include the following: Site Surveying Boundary Signing Protective Fencing Interpretive Signing Educational Signing Erosion Control Ineligible Facilities and Costs -Ineligible facilities or costs are those items that cannot be funded with a Natural and Scenic Area Grant or included as part of the local match requirement. November. 1998 1 . Administrative Expenses (Meals, project record keeping, auditing, payroll preparation, personal administration, communication expenses) Incidental cost of Land Acquisition (Appraisals and legal fees) Recreational Site development Operation and Maintenance THE APPLICATION PROCESS The grants application process can be initiated by completing an application request form. We urge applicants to return the request form no later than two months before the application deadline to ensure adequate time to complete your grant application. This will allow adequate time to meet certain application requirements, such as holding a public hearing, completion of an appraisal, completion of an environmental assessment statement1 etc. After submitting the application request form, you may be contacted by program staff to discuss your project and the appropriate application forms will be sent to you. Completed applications are due on March 31 to be eligible for funding that year. APPRAISAL REQillREMENTS An application must include a current original appraisal for each parcel to be acquired. Appraisals must be performed by a licensed appraiser and meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USP AP). The cost ofthe appraisal(s) is not eligible for reimbursement nor can it be used as local match. . Appraisals may be reviewed by a DNR review appraiser to ensure that they meet state appraisal requirements. Any corrections or clarifications requested by the reviewer will need to be completed by the appraiser. If you or the appraiser have any questions, please contact the program staff assigned to your area prior to completing the appraisal assignment. LAND RETENTION REQUIREMENT All property acquired with assistance from the this program must remain in public outdoor recreation (if appropriate) or conservation use in perpetuity. Conversion of any property to uses other than the uses outlined in the application requires prior written approval from the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. The conversion of any property within the project boundaries would require replacement of the assisted property, which is a lengthy, complex and costly process. The site development and boundary map submitted with your application will delineate and establish the park boundaries under contract with this program in perpetuity. Therefore, it is very important that any existing public facilities and any known future public facilities, such as wells, lift stations or roadway improvements, be clearly identified and excluded from the boundaries of . the park. The park boundaries should include only the property that the project sponsor plans on managing for outdoor recreation or conservation uses. November. 1998 2 . I,and Re~ord Requirement The project sponsor must have a condition recorded with the deed on property acquired or developed with assistance from the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program or the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program, The permanent record requirement is made part of the grant agreement and requires the grant recipient to file a condition with the deed indicating that the property will be managed and maintained consistent with the purpose identified in the application and that the property may not be used for any other purpose without written approval from the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. The exact language required is as follows: In order to comply with the Department of Natural Resources, Natural and Scenic Area Project Agreement, the <recipient> does hereby impose the following restrictions on the property: . 1. The property shall be managed and maint~ined consistent with the approved grant application and purpose and type of property acquired using appropriate management and protection practices to protect the natural and/or scenic resources. . 2. The property may not be used for any other purpose without the express written approval of the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. . THE COMPETITIVE REVIEW AND RANKING PROCESS The program is competitive and requires a review and ranking process to make funding determinations and awards. The review and ranking process will take place after the deadline, and funding announcements will be made in the summer/fall. Completed applications received later than the deadline will not be eligible for funding consideration during this cycle. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and returned to the applicant. Applications will be reviewed by program staff and, if necessary, a site visit will be conducted, The review will focus on the natural and scenic qualities of the project site and surrounding land uses. AWARD OF FUNDS Announcement of funding approvals will take place after the review and ranking process is complete. All applicants will receive official written notification regarding their request for funding. If your proposed project has received preliminary approval for funding, you will be contacted regarding additional information requirements needed before an agreement can be processed. . As part of the additional requirements, the Minnesota Historical Society will review each proposed project site for potential historical or archeological significance. If the Minnesota Historical Society determines that there is a potential for the site to yield historical or archeological information, you will be contacted and provided instructions on hiring an archeological consultant to perform an on-site survey. These surveys are to be funded by th~ applicant and must be completed before a grant agreement can be processed for your projC(1 \ November, 1998 3 survey can be expensive and may be eligible for reimbursement with grant monies. . NOTE: No project costs can be incurred prior to an applicant receiving a grant agreement. The grant agreement is a formal contract which sets forth the terms and conditions of the grant program. The agreement will take several weeks to process. Any project costs incurred prior to receiving the grant agreement will be considered ineligible. Payment of grant funds to the local sponsor is on a reimbursement basis. The sponsor must initially expend monies which are then reimbursed under the terms of the grant agreement. ACKNOWLEDGMENT SIGN All projects acquired or developed with assistance from these programs must display a funding acknowledgment sign. . PROJECT CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES Upon completion of your project, a final billing must be submitted to our office no later than 30 days after the expiration date on your contract. A final inspection of the project must also be completed by program staff. The inspection will focus on ensuring that the project was completed in accordance with the grant agreement, that facilities developed are accessible and a funding acknowledgment sign is installed. If any problems are revealed during the inspection, they will need to be corrected before you receive final reimbursement for your grant and the . official closeout notification for your project. NOTE: All expenditures are subject to verification by an independent state audit and, therefore, you must retain all project records for a period of at least three years after you receive the official closeout noti.fication letter, Availability to Users Public property, facilities & programs that receive state assistance and future development 0 fa site that has received state assistance shall be open to entry by all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or sex, No person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in any program or activity receiving state assistance. Finally, discriminatll\1l on the basis of residence, including preferential reservation, membership or annual permit systems is prohibited except to the extent that reasonable differences in admission and othl.:r : ~ ~... maybe maintained on the basis of residence. Fees charged to non-residents cannot exceed t \\1. ,: that charged to residents and must be comparable to fees charged at other state or local fa\.: Ii' , - , Compliance Inspections The grant recipient shall allow representatives of the Stat~ to conduct periodic post-comp . ' inspections to e~sure that the site is being properly operated and maintained and that no conversion-of-use has occurred. . I November,1998 4 . ... . . . . .. ."- . --- MEMO To: From: Subject: Date: P~ksBo~d I Steve Russell, Community Development Director f.-. Review ofP~ks and Open Space Concept for Bergman Property January 20, 1999 The Planning Commission and Open Space Committee has been preliminarily working with the developer ofthe Bergman Property. The idea for development of the property is to provide a l~ge neighborhood p~k or small community p~k for the development ~ea including the Legends Development to the east between the site and Long Lake. Enclosed is a concept plan for the development. The p~k ~ea contains four acres. The normal dedication for a 28 acre site is 2.8 acres. To obtain the additional two acres ofp~k space, the developer, in this concept, is allowed townhouse type development (5 dus/acre). The proposed p~k is linked to surrounding ~eas through a system of pathways and sidewalks. It is anticipated that the trail system would tie into Gadient woods and the legends p~k system. The developer and his designer will be present at the p~ks meeting to present the concept and answer questions. Staff suggests the P~ks Bo~d consider the uses and development of the site and its improvement as a part of any first phase development. Recommendation: Consideration of development concept. Attachment: Base maps and concept plan, staffreport to Planning Commission, January 11, 1999. . . . . I. J' . " ....- , --- MEMO To: From: Subject: Date: Joint Board Steve Russell, Community Development DirectoV Bergmann/Gadient Property Open Space Cluster Development January 13, 1999 The cluster development concept was brought to the Joint Board at your meeting of July 27, 1998. Since that time the developer of the Legends Project obtained control over the Bergmann Property. The developer and a builder have met with the City's Open Space Committee, Planning Commission and will meet with the Park Board on January 25, 1999, to present ideas and discuss the concept. The concept for the area is to cluster development at a higher density then what is designated in the Comprehensive Plan (single family, large and small lots) and providing additional land for parks and open space. Map 1 shows the overall concept with a active park located on the Bergmann Property to the south and the woods preserved on the Gadient Property (the Gadient Property is not currently controlled by the developer but he does have a first right of purchase). Map 2 shows a concept circulation system providing one combined access to both sites. Map 3 shows the concept plan for the Bergmann Property. A 4.8 acre park space surrounded by 142 townhouse residential units, This concept plan is a result of several design development meeting between the City staff and the developers designer (see attached City design principles and criteria and developers response). This development concept would achieve the duel purpose of accommodating an active park with woodland preservation and the development would add to the range of housing types and densities in the expansion area consistent with the Comp Plan Housing Policy. The Joint Board is charged with reviewing development projects for consistency with the Comp Plan. At meeting time, Comp Plan consistency or need for Comp Plan amendment can be considered. Action Required: Consideration of cluster development concept. Attachment: Maps 1,2,3; CPC staffreports 12-10-98 and 1~7-99. . -,'" ~~ . . i' '! .1 .iJge Westwood Profenicnal Servie.... Inc. tl & - ---==-:>- I I I __J_ -=- =- ~ - ,,--8 ...- _..._ ~\TE DATA G<<os.~ A~e.A Rl~ ~e1" A1tE'A GADI EI'lT 32."'8 k. 3.SI }c. Z'f · I 7 k. t. .., N ~ ;.:. 8""JItA~A) 33. III Ar,. S. zo Ac. t, . 'lit '" :t. .. '" I .., I ~ ~C1l:::::Jr:::J p,o~~~ t...ll'llC-.. ~~ I I I 0' 1 oo~ 200' 300' ("..O'lS OISlGNGl tI<tO<Ill OKJ I co..... DJW RECORD QRA....G BT/DAll I , J ~ I hoIt.yo c.wt1'1 tttat !:hit: POl1 WQ pupared by me or undoar my I diAct ~ oM that I am 0 duly r"'I"~ PROFESSIONAl. ENCrNaR under lhe IGws Q' the State af ........~ta. DA TE REG. NO. 19153 '" J ( Westwood w..twood PrQ/.s:sianaI Sentc:cs. 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MEMO To: From: Subject: Planning Commission Steve Russell, Community Development Director /1./ Discussion of Development of Cluster Development on Phase IV Gadient/Bergman Property December 10, 1998 Date: The 60-acre Gadient/Bergman Property is under two ownerships and designated a Phase IV development area in the Comprehensive Plan. The orderly annexation agreement allows Phase IV areas to be annexed by the City before 2015 if 100 percent of the property owners petition the City of annexation and the City agrees with the proposed land use. . The Gadient/Bergman area has been of interest to the City Parks Board and Open Space Committee. The Parks Board would like to see a five-acre community park located in the area, The Open Space Committee would like the Gadient woods preserved in open space. The woods account for 8 - 10 acres of land and the community park, 5 acres of land. Fifteen acres of parks and open space is 25 percent of the gross site acreage. To accomplish this amount of open space, a cluster housing concept could be developed that would distribute housing at higher density to portions on the site allowing the woods to be preserved and a community park to be provided. A density housing over the 129 DU base density may be necessary to accomplish the open space and parks objective ofthe City. At the Commission meeting, the concept of attached cluster housing on the site will begin to be discussed to see if the concept has merit and is worth pursuing. The concept of cluster housing at higher densities has been supported by the Joint Township/City Planning Board and City Open Space Committee. An amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan may be necessary depending on the outcome of the development process. Attachment: Maps, parks and trails, land use plan and national wetlands. . Wi' L..w._,~ I .__'~.____,_..__ I', [.........-..-'..'..... 1. '. , . .__>_~>,J i I ! 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MEMO To: From: Subject: Date: Planning Commission A . / Steve Russell, Community Development Director IV Continued Discussion of Cluster Development on Bergman/Gadient Property Area January 7, 1999 Since the last Planning Commission meeting, staffmet with the developer to further consider the Park/Cluster Development concept. The attached list of design principles and criteria for the site was prepared. to give the developer further direction on what the City would like to see in the cluster. The developers have modified the concept plan as shown. The design accommodates a 4.8 acre park as the center feature of the 28 acre project. Another 1.1 acres and 2.7 acres is provided as open space. The concept is presented for Commission comment. At meeting time additional plan detail regarding structure and courtyard design will be presented for review and comment. . Recommendation: Consideration of design concept. Attachments: Site Design Objects Concept Plan . . . . ,,01/08/99 13:16 FAX 6129375822 WESTWOOD PROF. SERVICES 0021002 I .. . )l ~ ~ ~~ {; . . ~ II ~ .~. , W~:;~_~d lm n.=~~H I. a 1~~ E::j crlD I , p'~l$"~ ~ m~'~/P3 ~ 1 H Co.-pt Ilkotoh PI... Bergmann -,- . -'- ':"4.- Design Principles and Criteria for Bergman/Gadient Properties The developer of the GadientlBergman properties is interested in considering developing the 65 acre site into attached single family housing. The City is interested in providing a range of housing opportunities including attached single family housing in the expansion area. This site has potential for that use. The City Parks Board and Open Space Committee are interested in providing a community size park of 5 - 8 acres in the development area and retain the Gadient woodland 8-10 acres in a natural open space condition. The existing Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the development area is single family large lot (2 du/acre) and single family small lot (4 du/acre). This designation, when applied to the 44 acres of net developable land, results in 130 to 150 dwelling units. The City's park dedication ordinance required dedication of lands for parks and open space. The dedication requirements would not provide the community sized park and preserve the Gadient woods without additional city contribution or incentive. The City's Open Space Committee suggested clustering of housing with a density bonus to provide additional parks and open space amenities. This idea was presented to the Planning Commission and Joint Planning Board for conceptual approval. Both bodies expressed initial interest in the cluster open space development concept. . Below are design guidelines that should be used when developing a cluster development concept on the site. . Keep clusters small and separated by open space Higher density should be located next to 62nd Street Campus Research and Development and park areas Establish well designed centers and edges Tame auto through locations of auto use area and design of garages Minimize road width Provide pedestrian amenities along streets and open space areas Parks should be accessible, useable, safe, comfortable and linked to surrounding areas Parks should be faced with building entrances Streets can converge at park Provide bicycle and pedestrian shortcuts through neighborhoods Traffic circle as entry feature? Establish natural open space corridors leading from residential areas to open space areas/park Use natural drainage swells for site drainage Design pond for maximum habitat value Retain runoff with open natural drainage Varied Housing Type - Zero lot -SF, Duplex -Stacked flats -Townhouse . Relate street design to fronts of residences Locate parking to rear of structures or screen from public street Locate open space to create feeling of spaciousness Provide variety of housing type/density Buffer project from South Commercial area and West Hwy 15 through larger setbacks, berm, plantings with pathways Relate cluster project with adjacent development through street design landscaping pathway, housing type. Design development so it doesn't appear as a project but a part of a neighborhood Improve 62nd Street and County Road 15 pathways Provide pedestrian access to 62nd Street and County Road 15 pathways -,.....4,. . . .' . . . Westwood Professional Services, Inc. '" .,1_""4.. MEMORANDUM ~ 7599 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 612-937-5150 0104 Marty Drive, #3 Buffalo, MN 55313 612-682-2587 FAX 612-937-5822 FAX 612-682-2639 To: Wayne Soojian, Ryland Homes Ref: From: Ed Hasek, Westwood Date: January 11, 1999 Re: Bergmann Property - Stillwater, MN #98396 A memo titled Design Principles and Criteria for Bergmann I Gadient Properties was prepared by the City staff to give direction to the development of these this area of the City. The memo indicates that the City would consider density bonuses if "clustering" is used, and if "additional parks and open space" are provided. It then goes on to list some 25 design "guidelines" to be used in developing a cluster concept for the site. Below is a response to each of the 25 points as listed. . Keep clusters small and separated by open space - The largest cluster of units is 16 (2- 8 unit structures) each of which is separated from other buildings by a minimum of 60 feet of open space which is linked to common open space woven throughout the project area, Areas between clusters include a small gathering place for abutting residents which also provides access to the central park area.. . Higher density located next to 62nd, campus research and park areas - This project is located between Manning, 62nd Street, an 8.4 acre park, and the research area. The gross density of the project is 5.1 un/ac. . Establish well designed centers and edges - The project has been designed to work with the existing natural and topographic feature of the site. Units have been located to expose varied edges to abutting roadways. Benning and plantings will be used to enhance project edges and screen the development from abutting major roadways. . Tame auto through locations of auto use area and design of garages - Traffic has been calmed by narrowing streets and drives, and by channeling circulation at the main entry off Manning. Interior public streets are extensions of 50 foot ROW's and 24 foot back to back streets extending from The Legends. Streets intersect at the park with no direct through circulation. . Minimize road width - Public streets will be 24 foot back to back. Private drives to access townhome clusters are 20 feet in width. Parking beyond 4 cars per unit (located in garages and driveways) will be in parking bays and on public streets. . Provide pedestrian amenities along streets and open space - Trails and walkways have been placed adjacent to open spaces, pond, and park. Additional trail connections are provided interior to the project . . , January 11, 1999 . ....:.~ to facilitate pedestrian movement through the site. Waikways and trails have been extended from and to abutting developments and undeveloped properties through the site and to projected pedestrian destinations. . Parks should be accessible, useable, safe, comfortable and linked to surrounding areas - The park and site open spaces are accessible and linked to all surrounding neighborhoods by trails and walkways. The area proposed for the park is able to be developed with both active and passive uses that will be visible'from abutting roadways and developed residential areas. Off street parking bays have been included for consideration. . Parks should be faced with building entrances - Clustering of structures is off public roadways. The park is located central to proposed development and is visible and accessible from all edges. . Streets can converge at parks - The park is centrally located and within abutting streets, and trails' offering varied choices for access. The three interior public streets all converge at the park. . . Provide bicycle and pedestrian shortcuts through neighborhoods - Streets, walks and trials are interconnected throughout project and to surrounding pedestrian systems. . Traffic circle as entry feature? - Channelized traffic movements both off Manning and into the project will control traffic flow and circulation into proposed and future residential developments. Access is located central to and between two currently undeveloped parcels, and approximately 1300 feet north of 62nd Street. Entry features include an existing berm to the south, a significant wetland to the north, and a wooded focal point to the west. A second pubic access street has been located off 62nd to disperse traffic to two major abutting roadways. According to the 1997 edition of the lTE manual (and supported by recent demographic trends in housing) trip generation, both daily and peak hour, can be anticipated to be approximately 1/2 per unit of that of single family development. . Establish natural open space corridors leading from residential areas to open space areas/parks- Structures have been clustered to provide interior open spaces and increased setbacks along exterior boundaries. These spaces have been linked to the central park area resembling the spokes on a wheel. . Use natural drainage swales for drainage - While storm sewer piping will be required, surface drainage will be used where feasible. . Design pond for maximum habitat value - Site ponding has been sized to allow for storm water treatment and the provision of various habitat values. A trail system skirting the pond will provide the public an opportunity to experience the ponding habitat. . Retain runoff with open natural drainage - The site design generally preserves existing wetlands and the natural drainage ditches along 62nd and Manning. Ponding is located at the low point of the site. . . Varied housing types (zero lot, sf, duplex, stacked flat, townhouse) - This project includes the townhouse portion of an overall housing mix and transition anticipated for this area ofthe city. 2 . . . , '. I .' J January 11,1999 ';_44- Surrounding developments include large and small single family lots Each proposed building includes four varied unit types and styles designed to provide housing opportunities to a greater cross section of the public. · Relate street design to fronts of residents - Vehicular courtyards provide the main access to the housing clusters. These courtyards are oriented to the central park area and open space. Secondary private entries face interior private open spaces and are also linked to the park. · Locate parking to rear of structures or screen from public streets - All garages will be accessed off secondary drives. Additional required parking will be located in parking bays and along the interior public street system. · Locate open space to create feeling of spaciousness - Significant open space has been provided within a central park, in increased setbacks adjacent to major ROW's, and abutting proposed and future developments. Additional space has been provided between building clusters and at the entry to the project. · Provide variety of housing type/density - The gross density of the proposed townhouse project (excluding county ROW's) is 5.1 units per acre. · Buffer project from south commercial area and west Hwy 15 through larger setbacks, berms, plantings with pathways - Setbacks to County 15 and 62nd Street are a minimum of 50 feet. Benning and plant screening are proposed in both locations, and trails are proposed along both roadway corridors. · Relate cluster project with adjacent development through street design, landscaping, pathways, housing types - Adjacent road and trial/walkway stubs have been connected through the project. Cluster row townhomes will transition residential development from single family lots to the north and west to commercial uses to the south. Street and other landscape elements will be extensions of those approved for abutting projects in order to provide a sense of cohesion to the neighborhood. The street character will be extended into the court yard area of each cluster as well. . Design development so it doesn't appear as a project, but a part of a neighborhood - While public roadways through the development are not used for direct access, streets do connect to existing or projected roadways extending through adjacent developments to tie neighborhoods together. Existing topography and vegetation has been used to transition housing types. . Improve 62nd Street and County Road 15 pathways - Trail systems along both 62nd and Manning have been extended and connected to proposed systems throughout the project area and to the park. It is anticipated that the trail improvements along Manning will be implemented by the County. . Provide pedestrian access to 62nd Street and County Road 15 pathways - (see above) 3