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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-24 PRC Packet . ~ilJ~~de~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ STILL WATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE OCTOBER 24, 2005 7:00 P.M. The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 216 N. 4th Street AGENDA 1. Teddy Bear Park update 'o4J.- )'of) )'o~ '~O ~Os: ./9 0,(' Approval of September 26, 2005 minutes 2. Boats and motors on City lakes 3. Other items CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 , City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board Sept. 26, 2005 Present: Linda Amrein, chair David Brandt, Wally Milbrandt, Cathy Sewilo, and Sandy Snellman Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell Absent: Paul Donna and Rob McGarry Ms. Amrein called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Milbrandt, seconded by Ms. Snellman, moved approval of the minutes of Aug. 22, 2005, as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Friends of Parks update: Judy Gulden, Friends of Stillwater Parks, appeared to thank the Board for support of the organization's activities, including the Art in the Park event which was attended by many families, and the upcoming Race You to the Park event at Bergmann Park. She told the Board a buckthorn removal project is scheduled for Oct. 22. Brown's Creek Management Plan and Boutwell Cemetery Plan: Consultant Sherri Buss updated the Board on the Boutwell Cemetery Plan and Brown's Creek Management Plan. Regarding the final plan for the Boutwell Cemetery park area, Ms. Buss said the major changes were moving the cemetery marker off the street and into the park area; plantings around the bench in the prairie viewing area; and relocation of the boardwalk. Mr. Milbrandt said people from Boutwells Landing are interested in assisting with the development of the park. Ms. Amrein asked about wheelchair accessibility. Ms. Buss responded that portions are accessible, but other areas are relatively steep for wheelchair access. Ms. Buss briefly reviewed the draft Brown's Creek management plan, maintenance calendar and staffing memo included in the agenda packet. Ms. Amrein asked if City Forester Kathy Widin had the opportunity to review the plan; Ms. Buss said that was a good suggestion. Mr. Milbrandt said he liked the format of the materials. Mr. Brandt questioned the staffing estimates. Ms. Buss said the estimates for new staff are based on full development of the parks/trails. Mr. Brandt noted that Washington County only has five full-time parks staff; Mr. Milbrandt pointed out that the County utilizes a lot of part- time parks personnel, and he said staffing is an issue that the Council will deal with. Mr. Brandt said it would be helpful to see the number of miles of new trails versus existing trails. Ms. Buss said the last piece of the project is developing signage and/or a brochure. Ms. Amrein noted that the Zephyr depot was shown in the wrong location on the attached map; Ms. Amrein also noted there were several typos in the draft materials. f Mr. Russell asked that the Board take official action on the final Boutwell Cemetery Plan. Ms. Snellman, seconded by Ms. Amrein, moved to adopt the final plan as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Skateboard park regulations: Mr. Russell said there is a concern about requiring the use of headgear and pads and not enforcing the requirement. Copies of several cities' skate park regulations were included in the packet. Mr. Brandt said he favored Eden Prairie's policy, which states the use of headgear and pads is "strongly recommended." Mr. Milbrandt said the major concern is removing the language that use of such gear is required: and then not enforcing the policy. It was the Board's consensus that the City should adopt a policy similar to Eden Prairie's. There was a brief discussion about allowing bikes to use the facility. Mr. Russell said some cities prohibit bikes because the components are not as sturdy as Stillwater's. Stillwater's facility is of a type of surface where bikes can be allowed. He said users are encouraged to share the space. Mr. Milbrandt said police will be patrolling the area once per shift; he said there had been no complaint calls to date. Mr. Russell said he had received a request to use the park for a demonstration by a professional skateboarder on Oct. 8; it was the Board's consensus the demonstration should be allowed. Settler's Glen park planting: Mr. Russell said he had talked with K1ayton Eckles about planting alternatives. He said Mr. Eckles indicated there is a native grass that could be used that is not as tall as the prairie grass type initially proposed. Ms. Snellman said she had walked the area in question and said the houses are so close that there is a need to differentiate the area from the yards. It was the Board's consensus to use a natural prairie grass mix of the shorter variety. Millbrook park update: Mr. Russell said staff had met with developers to discuss park issues on several occasions. He said the City is being persistent in adhering to the required 10 percent park dedication requirement. Public Works basketball court update: Mr. Russell reported the court should be completed by the end of October. Ms. Amrein asked how to publicize the court availability. The City newsletter was mentioned as a possible vehicle for publicity. Other items: Ms. Amrein asked about the status of Schulenberg Park. Mr. Russell said the play equipment had been selected. Ms. Amrein suggested looking into utilizing volunteers to help with the maintenance of neighborhood parks. Mr. Brandt brought up the issue of the trail from the Highlands area to Lily Lake School. The trail is overgrown, and he questioned whether the City or School District is responsible for maintenance. Mr. Russell said maintenance is the City or developer's responsibility and said he would check into the matter. Mr. Milbrandt reported the City had received a request to create an ice rink in the downtown area in conjunction with the Victorian Christmas celebration. He said the City has agreed to create an oval rink in the City's gravel parking lot area, but will not maintain the rink after the first of the year. Ms. Snellman, seconded by Mr. Brandt, moved to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary e e e PARKS AND RECREATION The community development director must cause to be prepared an agenda for each commission meeting and must submit the agenda to the commission in a timely manner. The community development director shall attend meetings as may be required by the commission, The community development director may as- sign a qualified member of the community devel- opment department to assist in carrying out the duties and responsibilities required by this sec- tion. (2) The public works director is responsible for the maintenance of park and recre- ation facilities. The public works director must cooperate with the community de- velopment director in the development of plans for park and recreation facilities and coordinate and administer all phases of park and recreation implementation. The public works director must attend meetings as may be required by the com- mission and keep the commission in- formed on park and recreation facility maintenance programs and budgetary needs. The public works director may assign a quali- fied member of the public works department to assist in carrying out the duties and responsibil- ities required by this section. (Ord. No, 663, 6-2-87; Ord.No. 750, 1-7-92; Ord, No. 896, 5-16-00) Cross references-City administration, ch, 22; condi- tions for appointment to city boards and commissions, ~ 22-8, Sec. 48.2. Use of parks. Subd. 1. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subdivi- sion, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Public parks or park means real property owned by the city devoted to recreational use. Subd. 2, Defacing or destroying property. No person may deface, destroy, diminish or impair the value of public or private property located Supp, No, 8 ~ 48-3 within any public park in the city including buildings or structures, or trees, shrubs or vege- tation. Subd. 3, Parking and driving of vehicles. No person may drive a motorized vehicle in a public park other than on public roads within the park. No person may park a motorized vehicle in a public park in an area not specifically posted with signs permitting parking of motorized vehicles nor in an area posted with signs prohibiting parking, Subd, 4. Speed of vehicles, No person may drive or operate a motorized vehicle at a speed in excess of 15 mph in any park unless legally signed for a higher speed. Subd. 5, Open fires. No person may build a fire in any place in any park except in fireplaces or receptacles pr9vided for the building of fires or in an area specifically posted with signs permitting the building of an open fire. Subd. 6. Swimming or wading in certain ar- eas. No person may wade or swim in an area in which signs have been posted prohibiting swim- ming or wading. In all areas wherein swimming and wading is permitted, the city council has the authority by resolution to prohibit the use of equipment dangerous to persons swimming or wading and to prohibit activities or conduct as dangerous or hazardous. (Code 1980, ~ 48.02) Sec. 48.3. Regulating Use of Lily Lake, McKusick Lake and Lily Lake Park. Subd, 1. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subdivi- sion, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Alcoholic beverage means intoxicating liquor, as defined in the state statutes. Beach premises means that part of Lily Lake Park described as follows: That area bounded on the south by the arena-beach house building; bounded on the west and the east by chainlink fences running north and south to the water's CD48:4,l ~ 48-3 STILLWATER CODE Beach premises means that part of Lily Lake Park described as follows: That area bounded on the south by the arena-beach house building; bounded on the west and the east by chainlink fences running north and south to the water's edge and continuing into the water of Lily Lake by strings of white floating logs; bounded on the north by a string of white painted floating logs running east and west. Flotation devices means any air inflated, styrofoam or other buoyant devices including, but not limited to, inner tubes and air mattresses, other than a U.S. Coast Guard approved life, buoy or life jacket, when properly worn. Lily Lake Park means that property owned by the city used as a public park and abutting on Lily Lake described as follows: Lots 14 and 15, block 20, Holcombe's Second Addition to the city, accord- ing to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Wash- ington County, Minnesota. Also all that part of the SWl/4 of the NWl/4 of Section 33, 'Ibwnship 30, Range 20 described as follows: Beginning at a point where the south line of lot 14, block 20, Holcombe's Second Addition to where the city intersects with the westerly line of South Greeley Street; thence south along the westerly line of South Greeley Street 195.2 feet to an iron pipe; thence continuing southerly along the westerly line of South Greeley Street 155.4 feet to an iron pipe; thence continuing southerly along the west- erly line of South Greeley Street 284.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence deflecting to the right 122 de- grees 1 minute 692.1 feet to an iron pipe on the west line of such SWl/4 of the NWl/4; thence north along such west line to the NWl/4 of such SWl/4 of the NWl/ 4; thence east along the north line of such SWl/4 of the NWl/4, being also the south line oflot 15, block 20, Holcombe's Second Addition, to the point of beginning. And also all that part of the NEl/4 of Section 32, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, in the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, de- scribed as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the NEl/4 of Section 32, 'Ibwnship 30 North, Range 20 West, Stillwater, Minnesota; thence north along the east line of such Section 32 for 807 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence northwesterly by a deflection Supp, No, 15 CD48:4.2 angle to the left 50 degrees 55 minutes for 386.6 feet, thence north by a flection angle to the right 50 degrees 55 minutes for 1.026 feet to its inter- e e e tit e Ie PARKS AND RECREATION section with a line drawn parallel and 561.84 feet south of the north line of such Section 32; thence east along such line drawn parallel and 561.84 feet south of the north line of such Section 32 for 300 feet to its intersection with such east line of Section 32; thence south along such east line of Section 32 for 1,269.56 feet to the point of begin- ning. Power-operated watercraft means any water- craft, including seaplanes when not airborne, which is propelled by any means other than sail, oars, paddles; poles, foot-operated paddle wheels or electric trolling motors. State law referenc~1!!JQ!.i~2ji~.!Lliquor defined, Minn, Stat. ~ ~OA-1tl1~-subd. 14. ---.--.---,-_, Subd. 2. Power-operated watercraft. No person may operate a power-operated watercraft on Lily Lake or McKusick Lake at any time. (Ord. No. 888, ~~ 1,2, 2-1-00) ~~ Subd. 3. Flotation devices. No person may en- ter the waters of Lily Lake Park with a flotation device or use the device within the beach prem- ises for other than emergency purposes. Subd. 4. Entry to Lily Lake. No person may enter the waters on Lily Lake from the shoreline of Lily Lake Park as previously described in this section except at places designated by signs con- structed and erected as follows: A metal sign plat, stating either "boat launching" or "swimming area" and erected on standard channel steel sign- posts. Subd. 5. Alcoholic beverages. No person may conveyor consume any alcoholic beverages upon the beach premises. Subd. 6. Hours of use of beach premises. No person may be present upon the beach premises or use beach equipment during hours when the beach premises are not supervised by lifeguards or instructors employed for that purpose by the city or other authorized agency. Subd.7. Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misde- meanor. (Code 1980, ~ 48.03) Supp, No, 6 ~ 48-5 Sec. 48-4. Consumption and possession of intoxicating liquor and 3.2 per- cent malt liquor in Pioneer Park. Subd. 1. Prohibited generally. No person may consume upon, introduce upon, or have in his possession upon the public park known as Pio- neer Park and located upon Block 8 of the Origi- nal Town (now City) of Stillwater, any intoxicat- ing liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor, as defined in Minn. Stat. ch. 340A. Subd. 2, Exemption by city council. The city council may upon its own motion or upon appli- cation waive prohibitions of subdivision 1 of this section for specific occasions, groups or individu- als. (Code 1980, ~ 48.04) Cross reference-Liquor generally, ch. 43. Sec. 48-5. Consumption and possession of intoxicating liquor and 3.2 per- cent malt liquor in Lowell Park and Washington Park; establish- ing curfew in parks within city. Subd. 1. Prohibited generally, No person may consume upon, introduce upon or have in his possession upon the public park, known as Lowell Park or the public park, known as Washington Park, any intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor, as defined in Minn. Stat. ch. 340A. Subd.2. Prohibited hours for certain acts. It is unlawful for any person to be present in or upon the public parks within the city between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. when that person does loiter or make undue noise by shout- ing or yelling, or when that person otherwise disturbs the peace and quiet of the city. Subd. 3. Exemptions by city council. The city council may, upon its own motion or upon appli- cation, waive prohibition of subdivisions 1 and 2 of this section for specific occasions, group or individuals, upon reasonable assurances that the safety and welfare of the public and the peace and quiet of the city will be protected. (Code 1980, ~ 48.05) Cross reference-Liquor generally, ch, 43, CD48:5 e e e PARKS AND RECREATION Subd. 13. Other governmental agency permits. AB a condition precedent to the filing of an appli- cation for a dock permit under this section, the applicant must have obtained all other permits that are required by any other governmental agency having appropriate jurisdiction, including the state department of natural resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Subd. 14. Adoption of state law provisions re- garding watercraft operation. Minn. Stat. ~~ 86B.311-86B.461 regarding the operationofwa- tercraft are hereQY adopted by reference. Every provision contained therein is hereby adopted and made a part of this section. Subd. 15. Penalties. Violation of any provision of this section is a misdemeanor. However this section does not preclude civil actions if directed by the city council. (Code 1980, c~~~.l1t-------~--------~==----..... ~~ ~ Sec. 4~7,~ Use and operation of watercrai't ) . on Long Lake. . ~ Subd. 1. Application. This section applies to the waters of Long Lake, located in sections 30 and 31, township 30 north, range 20 west, in the city. Subd. 2. Definitions. Terms used in this section related to boating are defined in Minn. Stat. ~ 86B.005. Subd. 3. Horsepower limit. With the exception of pontoon boats, watercraft used on Long Lake may not be powered by motors exceeding ten horsepower. Pontoon boats may not be powered by motors exceeding 25 horsepower. Subd. 4. Enforcement. Primary enforcement of this section shall rest with the county sheriffs department and the city police department. This, however, shall not preclude enforcement by other licensed peace officers. Subd. 5. Exemptions. All authorized resource management, emergency and enforcement person- nel, when acting in the performance of their assigned duties, are exempt from the provisions of this section. CD48:7 ~ 48-7 Subd. 6. Public notification. It shall be the responsibility of the city to provide for adequate notification of the public, including the placement of any necessary buoys or signs. Subd. 7. Penalties. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined by a fine of not more than $700.00 or by imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or both. (Ord. No. 845, ~~ 1~7, 1-6-98) TKDA ENGINEERS' ARCHITECTS' PLANNERS 1500 Piper Jaffray Plaza 444 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN 55101.2140 May 18, 2005 (651) 292-4400 (651) 292-0083 Fax www.tkda.com Mr. Steve Russell City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Re: Resolution Requesting Limitations on Motorized Watercraft on South Twin Lake TKDA Project No. 13285.000 Dear Mr. Russell: On May 12, 2005, the Stillwater Town Board adopted a resolution requesting that the City of Stillwater and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources limit the usage of South Twin Lake to non-motorized watercraft. The Board understands the resource limitations of the lake including its small size, shallow depth, and muddy bottom and would not lend itself to motorized use. In addition, with the impending U.S. Homes development to the west of South Twin Lake, there could be increased pressure to use the lake for recreation. For these reasons, the Town Board would strongly urge the City to limit the usage of the lake to non-motorized watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, small sailboats, and paddleboats propelled by human power. We appreciate your consideration of this request. If you need other information or further explanation regarding this action, please call me at 651/292-4474. Sincerely, ~t.~ Richard E. Thompson, AICP Town Planner RET:jls Enclosure cc: Sheila-Marie Untiedt, Chair Pat Bantli, Clerk Jay Liberacki, Orrin Thompson An Employee Owned Company Promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity 1'lHwl::J.rC::UU:"> 1:..>.:..>c:: It;,UH U....i.l. 0:.:.....>.:.. utJu~ I .0.:..:.. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REGARDING NON~MOTORIZED BOA T8 AND ACCESS TO SOUTH TWIN LAKE STILLWATER TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, South Twin Lake is currently entirely within Stillwater Township; and WHEREAS, South Twin Lake is a Natural Environment Lake, as detennined by the criteria found in Minnesota Regulations, Part 6120.3300 and the Protected Waters Inventory Map for Washington County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, natural environment lakes are generally small, often shallow lakes with limited capacities for assimilating the impacts of development and recreational use; and WHEREAS, South Twin Lake is a small, shallow lake with limited area for use of motorized watercraft; and WHEREAS, intensive private, residential development is planned for the west and south sides of the lake; . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Stillwater Township, in consideration of the abovementioned facts, hereby requests the City of Stillwater and the Minnesota Department of NaturaJ Resources (DNR) to take appropriate actions to limit the usage of South Twin Lake to non-motorized watercraft to include canoes, kayaks, small sailboats (under 20 feet) and paddleboats propelled by human power; and Shiel a-Marie Untiedt ~ . lerk k:~-"h 15cJ..~o ~~ f , Acff1s Cter/~ 5 'J2-0~ Date TOTAL P. 132 , . Stillwater Skate Park FACILITY IS OPEN FROM 8:00 AM to Sunset NO TRESPASSING: Sunset to 8:00 am . Experienced and inexperienced skateboarders, in-line skaters and BMX bikers use this facility. . This area has been designed to provide users with a moderate challenge for recreation purposes and to help develop their skills. It is not possible to design and build a facility of this nature without hard surfaces; the same hard surfaces that challenge the user pose significant risk of injury if the user falls. WARNING! . This facility is unsupervised; users assume all risks inherent in the use of this facility. Use may result in serious injury and/or death. . Skate with safety in mind and remember weather conditions may create unsafe surfaces for users. SAFETY EQUIPMENT . It is strongly recommended that all skateboarders, skaters, and bikers wear: Protective helmets, Elbow pads, Knee Pads and Wrist Pads. . All parents should require their children to wear this protective equipment while using this facility. Failure to wear protective equipment will expose users to serious injury and/or death upon falling or collision with other users. RULES . Skateboards, in-line skates, bicycles and scooters are permitted. . No glass containers, food or beverage allowed on the skating surfaces. Spills jeopardize the skaters. . No other items such as benches, tables, wood materials, or other objects used as ramps or jumps are allowed in the skate park facility. . No drugs, alcohol or tobacco products will be permitted in this facility. . No loud music or disorderly behavior will be permitted at this facility. . No pets are allowed in the skate park area. . Do not proceed down a ramp until clear of other skaters. . No littering. Please use trash cans. . Spectators are welcome but must stay clear of ramps and apparatus. SERIOUS INJURY . In case of serious injury or other emergencies call 911. MAINTAINING THE FACILITY . Please report maintenance concems to the Parks & Recreation Department at 651-275-4102. Messages may be left 24 hours per day. STILLWATER PARKS DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: . Close the facility for any circumstances deemed necessary. . Restrict entry to the facility and to ask persons to leave the facility if any rules are not followed, or if unsafe or inappropriate behavior is observed. . This is your park, please cooperate - make this an enjoyable & safe facility.