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STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREAllON COMMISSION
NOllCE OF MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009
6:00 PM AT MCKUSICK PARK THEN 7:00 PM AT CITY HALL
The Qty of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on Monday, April 27, 2009, at 6 p.m. at
McKusick Park located at the southwest comer of the intersection of McKusick Road and North Owens Street.
The City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street.
6:00 P.M. AGENDA
1. Meeting at McKusick Park to review alignment of the McKusick Lake Trail Loop Connection
7:00 P.M. AGENDA
2. Approval of the March 30, 2009 Minutes.
Open Forum
3. The Open Forum is a portion of the Commission meeting to address subjects which are not a part of the
meeting agenda. The Commission may reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff
regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. Out of respect for others in attendance, please
limit your comments to 5 minutes or less.
Action Items
4. Teddy Bear Park and Washington Square Summer 2009 Events
5. Continuation of the McKusick Lake Trail Loop Connection
6. Dog Park
7. Legends Park upgrades
8. Staples Park update
9. Special Event Applications: Liquid Twelve Events, LLC (Beer Tasting) (Lowell)
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce (Vintage Car Show) (Lowell)
St. Croix Classic Theater (Community Theater) (Pioneer)
Cromulent Shakespeare Company (Open Air Play Performance)
10. Minnesota Waterfowl Association: McKusick Lake Project
11. Eagle Scout Projects
Informational Items
12. Other Items
City of Stillwater
Parks and Recreation Commission
March 3D, 2009
Present: Linda Amrein, chair
David Brandt, Scott Christensen, Rob McGarry, Solveg Peterson,
Mike Polehna and Sandy Snellman
Staff: Assistant Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore and Planner Mike Pogge
Aooroval of minutes: Ms. Peter~on noted there was a typo in the Open Forum section of the
minutes of Feb. 23 - a letter to the Shawn Sanders, Public Works Director. Mr. Brandt,
seconded by Mr. McGarry, moved approval of the minutes of Feb. 23, 2009, with the correction
noted. Motion passed unanimously.
OPEN FORUM
OPEN HOUSE
McKusick Lake trail 1000 connection and canoe launch orooosaJ - Mr. pogge reviewed the
preliminary plans for the proposed trail loop connection, noting that the trail will be located within
City right-of-way. He pointed out the completion of a trail around McKusick Lake has been
identified as a goal in the City's Comprehensive Plan since 2000. and is also listed in the
updated Comprehensive Plan. He reviewed the location where some fill might be required due
to an elevation change and also where a retaining wall would be constructed. He stated the
Watershed District will be delineating wetlands in the nearby area to make sure there are no
issues related to wetlands. Cost of the 8'-wide bituminous trail is estimated at $40,845, he said.
Mr. Pogge also stated that a Boy Scout, Alex Roush, is interested in constructing a public canoe
launch as an Eagle Scout project. He reviewed the proposed site near the parking lot at the east
end of the lake. He noted some vegetation will have to be removed. However, he said staff
looked at a number of possible sites on the lake and felt this site was the safest due to its
proximity to the parking lot and also has the advantage of requiring the least amount of
vegetation removal. Ms. Amrein asked whether any agency permits will be required for the trail
and/or canoe launch. Mr. Pogge stated staff has contacted the Corps of Engineers and the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding plans and neither agency indicated permits
will be required; depending on the outcome of the wetlands survey, he said a permit may be
required from the Watershed District.
Ms. Amrein invited comments from the public.
Maureen Voves, 518 Owens St. N., expressed a concern about the impact on her backyard,
which she said is used for many family activities and has been a private area for 75 years. She
asked whether the City would be compensating from the loss of property values; whether the
City would keep pedestrians, dogs and liter on the path and out of their backyard; whether the
City would be responsible for vandalism or for installing security lights; whether the City will be
doing anything at McKusick Park; whether the City will be Installing traffic signals at McKusick
Road and Owens Street for the safety of pedestrians. What would you do if this were your
backyard? she asked.
Tom Voves, 518 Owens St. N., suggested there is not enough room for the canoe launch at the
site in question. He also invited the Commission to walk the proposed trail and suggested that
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March 3D, 2009
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lines be spray painted to give some perspective of whether there is enough room to
accommodate the trail as proposed.
Tony Mutter, 1104 Meadowlark Dr., noted that safety of pedestrians on Owens Street has been
cited as a reason for doing the proposed trail and suggested that is a concern for a select few.
He pointed out that folks have to walk along McKusick Road in the winter because the trail on
that side of the lake is not maintained; the City can't maintain the trails It has, he said. He
pointed out that he has done extensive landscaping to his property and when he did so, there
were concerns raised that he was filling in the ravine on his property, yet now the City can fill in
the area with no problem. If the trail is done, he suggested doing a boardwalk to protect the
wildlife and prevent water runoff. He also commented on the proposed canoe launch,
suggesting there is not enough room at that site and expressing concern about the impact of
removing the vegetation, which provides a filter for water exiting McKusick and flowing to the St.
Croix. He, too, invited the Commission to walk the proposed trail. He also suggested there are
alternative locations for a trail. specifically mentioning Sherburne as an alternate route. He
noted that he purchased and invested in his property due to its uniqueness, and when he
bought the property, there was no trail.
Ken Kress, 403 N. Sherburne, spoke in favor of the proposal, noting the idea of a trail around
the lake was brought up many years ago and the trail will be on City property. Regarding a
concern about the possibility of vandalism, he pointed out that vandalism can occur anywhere.
He said the area around McKusick is a wildlife area that everyone should be able to enjoy and
use.
Nick Kalambobidis, 1404 Meadowlawk Dr., stated he is a strong supporter of the trail system but
encouraged the Commission to work with Mr. Mutter if the trail does go through to make the trail
better environmentally by utilizing a boardwalk, for example. He also stated he supports the idea
of a canoe launch but said the site in question might not be the best site; he suggested a
possible site might be by the picnic tables along McKusick Road where the water is deeper.
Donna Swanstrom, 1322 Meadowlark Dr., spoke In favor of the proposal. She said when her
daughter attended Stonebridge, they had to drive her to school every day due to safety
concerns. She said she thought the path was a good idea. It is City property. she said, and it
belongs to the taxpayers.
Jim Roush, 1016 Eagle Ridge court, said as a Council representative, he would like the
Commission to look at alternatives, such as a boardwalk or the Sherburne Street route, to bring
to the Council for consideration.
Priscilla Shannon, 815 Maple St. W., said she walks the trail system every morning and thinks it
is important that the City has at least one looping trail system.
No other comments were received, and the discussion was returned to the Commission. Mr.
Pogge addressed the suggestion about using Sherburne as an alternate route; he stated that is
not a feasible alternative as that area is in a designated wetlands, Mr. Pogge also pointed out
that a final design has not been decided on and depending on the wetlands delineation, perhaps
a boardwalk could be utilized to deal with the elevation change as suggested.
Ms. Amrein said she was concerned about some of the comments, including the comments
about runoff, and wondered whether a more natural trail material might be less offensive. Ms.
Amrein also spoke to the issue of balancing the concerns of private property owners and
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March 30. 2009
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providing for the public in general. Mr. Brandt asked whether there were any plans to screen the
trail or whether there is room to do so. Mr. Pogge stated it would be possible to provide
screening of some sort in some areas, and said that would require working with the property
owners to determine what type of screening would be desirable. Mr. McGarry said he would like
to walk the area before making a decision; he also noted that some of the same concerns
expressed at this meeting were expressed regarding the McKusick ravine trail and asked
whether there are still concerns about the ravine trail. Mr. Pogge stated the ravine trail has been
very successful, with no ongoing issues/concerns. Mr. Christensen noted that the Parks and
Recreation Commission is an advocate for parks and trails and with a small budget to work with
must attempt to get the biggest bang for the buck; he also pointed out that connecting the
McKusick Lake trail loop is something that has been wanted for 20 years and a goal listed in two
Comprehensive Plans. However, Mr. Christensen said he, too, would like to walk the area
before making a decision. It was decided that the Commission will do a walk-thru of the
proposed trail prior to the April meeting.
Mr. Pogge asked for the Commission's general position regarding the canoe launch proposal,
whether at the proposed site or some other site on McKusick. Mr. Polehna noted that a canoe
launch had been proposed several years ago, and everyone was in favor of it when there was a
possibility of obtaining some County docks. Mr. Pogge said the issue with previous proposals
has been parking. Mr. McGarry noted that the site in question does get overrun with vegetation
in the summer. Ms. Peterson asked whether the proposed site might in fact be too shallow as
suggested during the public comments; Mr. Pogge said staff would look into that. Ms. Amrein
suggested looking at other locations, noting that there was a proposal to construct a canoe
storage site at Lily Lake several years ago. It was consensus that the Commission would be in
favor of the project if an appropriate location can be found.
ACTION ITEMS
8Decial events: ArtReach Alliance aDelication for Art in the Park. aoreements with the Greater
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce for the Serino Art Fair and Fall Colors Fine Art and Jazz
Festival - Mr. Moore stated these three requests had been reviewed by staff and approval is
recommended. Mr. Christensen raised the issue of the $1 downtown beautification fee being
charged to marathon and bike race participants and suggested the same fee ought to be
charged to the art fairs. Mr. Pogge pointed out that ArtReach Alliance is a non-profit
organization and the Art in the Park is a free outreach event. Mr. Pogge also pointed out the
agreements for the art fairs provides reimbursement to the City. Mr. Moore noted that the City
can spend as much as $6,000 in preparing streets prior to the bike race. Mr. Christensen said
the issue is with the inequity of charging athletes the $1 beautification fee and not artists or
musicians; he suggested, as in other instances. athletes are being asked to pay more than their
fair share. Mr. Polehna agreed that is a valid point. noting that Lowell Park has to be reseeded
after the art fairs, and art fairs have as big or bigger impact on the downtown than do the bike
race or marathon. Mr. Pogge pointed out a committee has been formed to look at issues
associated with all special events. After initial discussion, it was decided to continue the
discussion until later in the agenda. Mr. McGarry, seconded by Ms. Snell man, moved approval
of the ArtReach Alliance application and Chamber of Commerce agreements as recommended
by staff. Motion passed unanimously.
Seeclal events: March of Dimes Walk on Aeril 25 - Mr. Moore said this application had just
been received the day of the meeting. He said the event has taken place in past years, with no
problems. The event utilizes Triangle Park; event organizers provide for the porta-potties and
there is little impact on the park or City resources, Mr. Moore said. Mr. McGarry, seconded by
Mr. Brandt, moved approval of the March of Dimes special event application as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Soecial events: Ballet Jubilate oerformance and Easter Eaa hunt - Mr. Moore stated these
events have been approved and no action is needed by the Commission. The Knights of
Columbus' annual free, community Easter egg hunt will take place in Washington Square on
April 11. Ballet Jubilate's free ballet performance will take place in Pioneer Park on Aug. 21, with
a dress rehearsal on Aug. 20.
Lowell Park olaaue - Mr. Pogge updated the Commission on plans to replace the stolen plaque
on the Lowell Park flagpole. The Council has signed a contract with J. Paul Nesse to do a
reproduction of the original plaque (the misspelling in the original will be corrected in the
reproduction) that should be completed and installed by late July.
Washinaton SQuare concerns - Mr. Moore distributed a draft of a letter to be sent to several
property owners near Washington Square who expressed concerns during the open forum
portion of the Commission's February meeting. Ms. Amrein, seconded by Mr. Brandt, moved
approval of the letter as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
Libertv SQuare playground eQuioment reQuest - Dave Korte, 3515 Pine Hollow Place, member
of the Liberty on the Lake Homeowners Association board, asked the Commission to consider
installing some playground equipment in Liberty Square. He said there are lots of kids who use
the space. which currentiy has no equipment. Chris Meyers, 145 Liberty Parkway, spoke in
favor of the request, noting that homes in Liberty on the Lake have small yards, with emphasis
placed on utilizing the common areas for recreation. Mr. McGarry asked if there has been any
fundraising effort on the part of the Homeowners Association, referring to the City's current
budget constraints and the fact that the 2009 budget has already been set. Mr. Korte said he
could not speak to the Homeowners Association master board, but said it is unlikely any funding
will be forthcoming from that group. Mr. Moore said he will be putting together a playground
safety and upgrade plan, which might be helpful to the Commission in making such decisions. It
was agreed to consider this request in conjunction with future improvements and to keep Mr.
Korte in the infonnation loop.
Turf manaQement plan - Mr. Moore provided an outline of a turf management plan that will
address turf quality issues in the parks and assist in developing maintenance schedules. He
said the plan will be developed with the assistance of a staff member from the Extension
Service. He said work on the plan is just beginning and the Commission will be updated as the
plan progresses. He asked members to provide him with any input they might have. Mr.
Polehna suggested overseeding Lowell Park to at least maintain the grass until the levee project
is completed and Park improvements begin.
OTHER ITEMS
$1 downtown beautification fee - There was continued, spirited discussion of Mr. Christensen's
point regarding the fairness of charging certain special events the $1 fee, while not charging
others. Mr. Polehna stated he would bring the Commission's concern to the Council, but
suggested a motion might be appropriate. Ms. Amrein put forth a motion, seconded by Ms.
Snellman, which was later withdrawn by both parties. Mr. McGarry moved to indicate to the
Council that the Commission supports the position that parks and recreation activities, for
example the marathon or art fairs, charged a fee for the downtown beautification fund (because
of impact on the downtown or use of Lowell Park) be charged an equal fee. Ms. Peterson
seconded the motion: motion passed unanimously.
Doc Dark - Mr. Christensen submitted a letter from Allison McGuiness with a petition containing
500+ signatures advocating development of a dog park. Mr. Pogge said he had received a letter
of support from the Friends of Stillwater Parks, as well. Mr. Pogge pointed out the Commission
had previously considered developing a dog park, but the only site large enough to
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March 30, 2009
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accommodate such a facility is Brown's Creek Reserve, where there is a conflict with other
users, specifically cross country skiers. It was decided to put this request on a future agenda.
April meeUnQ date - The Commission will meet at the McKusick Lake park parking lot at 6 p.m.
April 27 for a tour of the proposed trail prior to the regular 7 p.m. meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Snellman.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
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Memo
To:
Parks and Recreation Commission
From:
Tim Moore, Assistant Public Works Superintendent
Date:
April 20, 2009
Proposed 2009 Programming in Teddy Bear Park and Washington Square
Re:
DISCUSSION
Attached is the list of events currently scheduled for the 2009 summer season in Teddy Bear
Park and Washington Square. The events have been planned by Amy Gag working for the
Stillwater Park Foundation.
Events in Teddy Bear Park will run between May 20th and August 28th. Events in Washington
Square will run weekly between May 21st and August 2ih. All costs for the events are being
paid for by the Stillwater Park Foundation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the proposed events for the 2009 summer season in Teddy Bear Park and Washington
Square.
Mark your calendars! Summer programming is kicking off in May, at
Washington Square! All events are free and open to the public. Watch
for more upcoming events in the local newspapers and linked from the
City of Stillwater website:
www.ci.stillwater.mn.us
May:
Thursday, May 21st: 6:30 pm - The Wonderful World of Woody
Tuesday, May 26th: 6:30 pm - Magician Jeff Seifert
June:
Wednesday, June 4th: 6:30 pm - Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam
Tuesday, June 9th; 10:00 am - Kindermusik with Peggy Doekson
Saturday, June 13th: 1:00 pm - Creature Encounter
Wednesday, June 17th: 1:00 pm - Airplane Annie "Betsy Ross and her FlagsH
Monday, June 22nd: 6:30 pm - Brodini Comedy Magic Show
July:
Thursday, July 2nd: 6:30 pm - Valley Dance and Fitness dance class
Monday, July 6th: 10:00 am - Woodland Puppets
Thursday, July 16th: 6:30 pm - Dazzling Dave the Yo-Yo professional
Wednesday, July 22nd: 1:00 pm - RADZoo (Reptiles, A",p!1,f)i Is.\'
Tuesday, July 28th: 10:00 am - Mad Science of Minnesota
August:
Monday, August 3rd; 1:00 pm - The Wonderweavers
Thursday, August 13th: 6:30 pm - Bill the juggler
Monday, August trh: 11:00am - Minnesota Zoomobile
Thursday, August 27th: 10:00 am - The Alpha-bits band
Teddy Bear Park:
Summer 2009
Make your way to the Teddy Bear Park for fun, exciting programming set in an
amphitheater built for childrenl All events at the Teddy Bear Park are free and
open to the publici Watch for more events in the local newspapers and linked from
the City of Stillwater website: www.ci.stillwater.mn.usIn case of rain, events will
be moved inside the barn, on site at Teddy Bear Park.
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meeting. host a baby or bridal shower with many other uses for this facility. For.lt!~.. ....,.... .\
more information, call the City of Stillwater, parks secretary at 430-8837 or ~~:~:i;;:!;~!~:
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May:
20: 9:30am Kindermusik with
Peggy Doekson
22: 1O:00am Story time and Crafts
with Jennifer Ryan
26: lO:OOom Merlajean's Parading
Puppets
28: 6:30pm Valley Dance and
Fitness Performance
Troupe
29: lO:OOam Singing and Dancing
with the Alpha-bits
Band
June:
3: 9:30am Kindermusik with
Peggy Doekson
5: 10:00am Storytime and Crafts
with Jennifer Ryan
6: 10:00am Singing and Dancing
with Ms. Catherine
9: 6:30pm Bob and the Beachcombers
11: 10:00am Music Together in the
Valley
16: 10:00am MN Zoomobile
12:00am MN Zoomobile.
17: 9:30am Kindermusik with
Peggy Doekson
22: 10:OOam Woodland Puppets
25: 10:OOam Valley Dance and Fitness:
dance class
27: 10:00am Storytelling with the
Wonderweavers
29: 6:30 pm Music Together in the
Valley
July: August:
1: 9:30am Kindermusik with 3: 6:30pm Magician Jeff Seifert
Peggy Doekson .. Magic Moments"
3: 9:30am Story time and Crafts 6: 10:00am Music Together in the
with Jennifer Ryan Valley
7: 10:00am Music Together in the 7: lO:OOam Airplane Annie in the
Valley "Color Parade"
9: 9:30am 3rd Annual EC July 10: 6:30pm "The Wonderful World
Jubilee: featuring of Woody"
Mister Jim 12: 9:30am Kindermusik with
11: 10:00am Brodini Comedy Magic Peggy Doekson
Show 17: 6:30pm Music Together in the
13: 6:30pm Bill the Juggler Valley
15: 9:30am Kindermusik with 20: 10:00am Valley Dance and
Peggy Doekson Fitness: dance class
17: 9: 300m storytime and Crafts 22: 10:00am Creature Encounters
with Jennifer Ryan 26: 9:30am Kindermusik with
21: 6:30pm Valley Dance and Peggy Doekson
Fitness: dance class 28: lO:OOam Magician Brian
23: 10:00am "Wiggle, Jiggle and Gilbertson
Jam" with Wendy
Baldinger
27: 6:30pm Music Together in the
Valley
29: 9:30am Kindermusik with
Peggy Doekson
31 : 9:30am Story time and Crafts
with Jennifer Ryan
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Parks and Recreation Commission
DATE:
April 22, 2009
ITEM:
McKusick Look Trail project and
Eagle Scout Canoe Launch project
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DATE:
PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, Gty Planner ,,^~
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April 27, 2009
BACKGROUND
As part of the 2009 Capital Improvement Program (OP) budget related to park and trail
development staff presented five potential trail projects to the Conunission and City
Council this past winter. The Commission and Council prioritized the trail projects and
ranked the proposed McKusick Look Trail as their first priority. Additionally, since
that time Alex Roush, a local boy scout working on his eagle scout project, has
presented a project to install a canoe launch adjacent to the new trail just west of the
McKusick Lake Park site.
DISCUSSION
Trail Project
The proposed trail runs from the intersection of Meadowlark Drive and North Center
Street to the McKusick Lake Park at the intersection of McKusick Road and North
Owens Street. With the exception of the on"street trail along Meadowlark Drive, this
project will complete a continuous trail system around Lake McKusick. The cost
estimate for the project is $40,845.56.
The trail is entirely on City Property and the City is not looking to acquire any property
for the project.
The completion of a continuous trail around Lake McKusick was first identified as a
/I specific (trail) location goal" in the Comprehensive Trail Plan for the Gty of Stillwater
completed in November of 2000. In the fall of 2006, the Gty commissioned Readex
Research to complete a community survey. 75 percent of those responding indicated
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they have used the City's trail system. This survey was the starting block for the update
of the City general comprehensive plan. Out of the Comprehensive Plan update, a
program was developed regarding this trail that specifically stated:
Program 9: Consider improving trail systems around the city's lakes including
completion of the trail around McKusick Lake and Long Lake, as well as between
the lakes.
Additionally, this specific link was shown on the parks and trail plan as a proposed
trail/ sidewalk. This trail project would complete the link shown on the parks and trail
plan and go toward meeting Program 9 as listed in the Parks Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Canoe Launch
Alex Roush, a local boy scout working on his eagle scout project, has proposed a project
to install a canoe launch adjacent to the new trail just west of the McKusick Lake Park
site. The launch will have a pad built on land with a dock that extends off the pad on to
the water. The dock itself would be 16 feet wide and would extend into the water by 3
feet. Due to cat trails & other vegetation and a culvert on the east end of Lake
McKusick it is not possible to install the launch immediately adjacent to the park site.
The launch could be installed west of the park site along McKusick Road or on the site
shown on the attached map. From staff's perspective the proposed site seems more
appropriate; however, it does place the dock in the back yards of the adjacent property
owner's, which is undesirable from their perspectives.
Project Notice
Notices of the Open House were mailed to all property owners within 350 feet of the
proposed trail and to all property owners along Meadowlark Drive. Additionally, prior
to sending the noticed Tim Moore and I met with two property owners who have
property adjacent to the trail. These property owners included Mr. Mutter owns both
1104 Meadowlark and 503 Center St and Mr. & Mrs. Voves who reside at the old Trolley
Building at 518 Owens St.
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JANUARY 26. 2009 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
~ January 26, 2009, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed and discussed
th~~~,;proposals. The Commission recommended to the City Council that all of the park
improvement items be approved as listed by staff. For Trail Improvements the
Commission recommended to the City Council that the McKusick Lake Loop Trail be
completed with the Trail Improvements funds and that a bid add alternate be included
for the Trolley Track Trail subject to available funding and favorable bids.
FEBRUARY 3, 2009 CITY COUNCIL ACTION
On February 3, 2009, the City Council reviewed and discussed these proposals and
approved the CIP projects as recommend by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the proposed
projects and make a recommendation to the City Council concerning the construction of
the McKusick Lake Loop Trail and the proposed canoe launch.
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TO: Torry Ktaftson; City ofStiUwater
FROM: Jyneen Thatcher; Wetland Specialist
DATE: April 22; 2009
RE: Lake McKusick bike trail loop
It was my pleasure to meet with City staff today, to review the proposed bike trail corridor for the
presence of wetlands. While conditions appear to be at the very beginning of the growing season, I
believe we were able to obtain reliable information.
Ryan Smith and I did a soil boring within a representative position within the depressional basin. Soils
observed were comprised of IS" of dark brown loam over a 9" layer of sandy loam, over a deeper layer of
black silt loam. No redoximorphic features were seen, with no evidence of saturation within 28" of the
surface. Vegetation was mostly still dormant, but included red elderbeny, cottonwood, crab grass, and
creeping charley. Ryan and I are in agreement that this location fails to meet wetland criteria, although
it may represent a former wetland, now buried under eroded or deposited material. Based on the size of
the trees, I believe the wetland was buried prior to the current regulations.
For comparison, we also took a soil boring farther to the south, closer to the patch of reed canarygrass at
the low point of the basin. This boring, near the flag denoting the parcel boundary, showed similar soils,
but with a thinner zone of loam topsoil (I 0") over the black silty loam. In this boring we did fmd positive
hydrology at 15" below the surface. Vegetation included green ash, boxelder and silver maple. We
determined that this location represents the transition between wetland and upland, and placed one
"wetland boundary" pin flag uphill of the boring site, to conservatively mark the wetland edge.
In conclusion, it is my belief that the plans to construct a recreation trail through this basin (as staked in
the field) will avoid impacts to wetlands that are under the jurisdiction of the Wetland Conservation Act.
It is also my belief. based on a quick review of the site, that the proposed retaining wall along the
shoreline of Lake McKusick will also avoid impacts to wetlands, although approval from the MnDNR
will be needed.
Feel free to call if you have questions about this report, or if additional information or documentation is
needed.
Cc: Ryan Smith, City of Stillwater
Amy Carolan; MSCWMOIWCD
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DATE:
April 21, 2009
ITEM:
Dog Park
PRC DATE: April 27, 2009
PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, City Planner \~~
BACKGROUND
Local Stillwater resident Allison McGinnis has presented a letter and petition
requesting a dog park in the City of Stillwater. Additionally, the Friends of Stillwater
Parks has submitted a letter supporting the request. Attached are the letters and
petition for the board's reference.
This issue has surfaced a number of times over the years. The City seriously considered
developing a dog park at Brown's Creek Reserve until the cross country ski users
expressed opposition. The Comprehensive Plan update contained a short-term goal to
develop a dog park. The Council struck the goal in March of 2008.
Staff estimates it would cost around $20,000 to $30,000 to develop a dog park with
fencing and support equipment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive petition and make a recommendation to the City Council about the possibility
of developing a dog park in the City.
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Enclosed is a petition from Stillwater citizens in regards to establishing an off leash,
fenced -in, dog park in StiUwater. In my encounters with people in Stillwater, I can
tell you that there is a significant interest in having one. Also, we believe it would
not take a lot, in cost and maintenance in having one. Upon investigating some dog
parks in the Twin City area, parks range in size to a couple of acres to large areas.
Management also varies from stroctured to "hands off". So we believe such a park
could be easily tailored to meet our needs. Therefore, it is our hope that the parks
and trail commission take our request to the next level by investigating this request.
I have also enclosed some info on three dog parks around the metro.
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Allison McGinnis 711~
415 Willard Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
651- 439.6688
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Trackside Park
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Trackside Park
10425 Hummingbird Street
(4.3 acres)
Trackside Park is a small neighborhood park containing a play
area and our new dog park.
(See below.)
In late November, 2006, the City of Coon Rapids opened a dog park located
in Trackside Park.
The dog park consists of a fenced in area for exercising dogs with a holding
gate. The entire park
is currently fenced. The gated area is available for entry into the park for dog
leash removal.
I nside the park are mowed trails and exercise areas.
Also, there are several dispensing stations for dog waste pickup bags.
The park also has several benches and tables for use by pet owners.
Generally the hours of operation for the dog park will be sunrise to sunset
throughout the year.
Hopefully, residents will take advantage of this new facility.
The rules for use of the park by dog owners are listed below.
http://www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.uslparkslParklnfo/trackside.htm
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Trackside Park
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Trackside Park
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Alimagnet Dog Park
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The Alimagnet Dog Park la an enclosed, aeven acre. off-leash
canine exercise area located In Bumsllille, Minnesola. It Is owned
BJ1d operated by the City of Bumsville and aupported by members
of PACK (People of A1lmegnet Caring for K~).
II's "ollual any dog park. In 2005, Allmagnel Dog Park was voted
one of the beSl patks In the nation In a conleat In 'Dog Fancy"
magazlnel
As of January 2006, we added night lighls, heat to our shelter,
and heated weier bowls for winter park visitors.
Be the hero your dog thinks you are. Apply for a permillodayl No
mailer his size or breed, Rover will relish the canine
companionshIp. wood-chip walking path. grallY play area,
drinking water and swimming pond.
And the park Is lun for humans, tool Enjoy fresh air and
camaraderie with fellow dog-lovers under our wealher sheller;
check the Informal1on board and newslelter, "The Scoop,' for park
news; and make use of the free plastic pick-Up bage. When your
palls pooped, cross lhe parking lot for a quick rinse at our dog
washing slalion (seasonal).
Best viewed at 800 X 600 pixels, this site is the property of the PACK (People of Alimagnet
Caring for K9s) j;3o~rd of Directors.
http://www.alimagnetdogpark.orgl
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Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - Park Detail
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Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
http://www.minneapolisparks.orgldefault.asp?PageID=4&parkid=387
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From: Allison Mcginnis
To: kjanlsch@acnpapers.com
Subject: dog park
Could you please put this In the Gazette? Thank you!
Thursday - March 26, 2009
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Dog Park
In support of establishing a dog park In Stillwater, I would like to state that:
- Dogs are a significant part of many peoples lives.
- Well socialized and exercised dogs make for happier/healthier pets - less
behavior problems such as aggression.
- Dog parks can be designed and operated In various ways (i.e. tightly
controlled with rules and regulations or lightly managed. Have fees, or no
fees.
- Parks have potentially low start up and maintenance costs.
Not everyone has opportunities to exercise/let their dog run and socialize safely, Therefore, I believe
adding a fenced in , off leash dog park to Stillwater would be a welcomed and positive addition.
Allison McGinnis
"The most mind boggling thing about the universe is that there are minds to be boggled"
Albert Einstein
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Stillwater Citizens For A Dog Park
Dogs are a significant part of people's lives in Stillwater. Dog owners want to keep
them happy and healthy. Dogs need to run, play, and socialize with other dogs and
people safely. Also, dogs that are socialized tend to have less behavior problems
including aggression. Having a dog park could also alleviate some of the problems
that occur between trail users (skiers/runners) and dogs. Therefore as Stillwater
citizens, we believe having a fenced in, off leash dog park would address these issues.
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including aggression. Having a doa park could also aDeviate some of the problems
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citizens, we believe having a fenced in, off leash dog park would address these issues.
NAME
STREET ADDRESS
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March 28. 2009
Mike Pogge
City Planner
City of Stillwater
216 N. Fourth Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
Dear Mr. Pogge.
Throughout the course of history. the evolution of human beings and dogs have
been so intertwined, and the lines between them so blurred. that most people
take for granted the progress mankind has made over the centuries not realizing
that our relationship with dogs have made that possible.
Dogs have served us since man first walked the Earth by protecting our
livestock from predators. herding our sheep and cows to green pastures and
market. hunting and retrieving game for human food and sustenance. rooting out
and killing rats and other vermin to protect us from disease and preserve our
grain stores, carrying us over frozen tundra where travel is impossible. guarding
us from strangers and those who would threaten or hurt us and by protecting our
very lives as seeing-eye dogs, seizure-dogs and police dogs. There is no other
animal on Earth with which humans share a relationship like that which we have
with dogs.
Since our four-legged friends are so very special and important to so many of
us. it is only right that we should provide for their health and well-being while
they are in our care. To that end, Friends of Stillwater Parks applauds Allison
McGinnis for her efforts in securing a dog park for the dogs and dog lovers of
Stillwater and urges you and the Parks Commission to identify and dedicate a
suitable site for a dog park.
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Laurie Maher
President
Friends of Stillwater Parks
I would also like to suggest Northland Park on the corner of Myrtle st. and
Northland Ave.~ as a possible site for a dog park. It has a large and long
grassy area which is basically unused. Whenever I see people in the park,
they are concentrated on the baseball diamond, tennis courts, horseshoes or
hockey practice rink. I think it has real potential as a dog park site.
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DATE:
April 22,2009
ITEM:
Legends Park
PRC DATE: April27,2009
PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, City Planner ~~
BACKGROUND
As part of the new well house in Legends Park for the water board a number of park
improvements for Legends Park are underway. Attached is the elevation drawings for
the new shelter that has been approved for construction at the park. Construction of the
shelter in planned to begin in the next few weeks. The existing shelter is in relatively
good condition and can be relocated to another city park, possibly Prairie Park. The
new shelter could then be located were the existing shelter is current located.
Staff has developed a work plan for the $90,000 being donated by the Water Board. As
part of this, staff met with the Legends Home Owners Association (BOA) on March 12
and April 9 to review ideas for the park. The plan call for the elimination of the sand
volleyball court, installation of a new irrigation system, rotation of the baseball field
counterclockwise approximately 15 degrees in order to make more room in the park,
and the addition of a new 5 to 12 year old playground structure. The preliminary
budget for the project is as follows:
Item
Turf improvements
Irrigation for the park
New picnic shelter
New play ground equipment
Installation of lights and
electrical outlets to the shelter
Boarder and Chips
TOTAL
Estimated Cost
$ 12,000.00
$ 13,500.00
$ 17,900.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 88,900.00
To meet the construction timeline the Park Commission needs to select the final location
for the shelter at their Apri1271h meeting.
Legends Park
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JANUARY 26. 2009 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On January 26, 2009, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed and discussed the
proposed plans for the well house and shelter. The Commission recommended to the
City Council approval of the Legends Park pump house and shelter designs as
presented.
MARCH 3, 2009 CITY COUNCIL ACTION
On March 3,2009, the City Council considered the request and voted 4-0 to approve the
final design for the pump house and shelter as presented. The Council authorized the
Water Board of Commissions to accept bids for the shelter and to proceed with the
constriction of the new shelter and Legends Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the final location for the new shelter and approved the preliminary
layout/ work plan for Legends Park as shown on the attached map.
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Tim Moore, Assistant Public Works Superintendent '~Jl;(J
April 23, 2009
Staples Park Update
To:
Date:
Re:
DISCUSSION
On November 24,2008, the Park and Recreation commission considered a survey for Staples
Field and recommended for City Council to reopen the basketball court with one hoop on the
east side ofthe court.
At the Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Stillwater City Council meeting. Council considered the Park and
Recreation's recommendation. At that meeting Council elected to eliminate the basketball
court from Staples Park. Currently city staff is working on removing the existing basketball
equipm ent. Council has directed staff to have another open house and survey to find an
alternative use for this site.
At our April 27th meeting we would like to discuss the content of the new survey that will be
discussed at the open house meeting scheduled for our next park board meeting in May.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide comments.
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DATE:
February 27, 2009
ITEM:
Staples Field Basketball Court
CITY COUNCIL DATE:
March 3, 2009
REVIEWERS: Community Dev. Director and Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, Oty Planner'f\J~
BACKGROUND
Since the basketball court at Staples Field was closed, the Parks Commission has
regularly received requests from the public to reopen the court or to convert the site to
another park use. In response to a request in the Summer of 2008 to reopen the court
the Parks Commission held an open house on August 25th concerning the future of the
Staples Field basketball site. At that meeting the Corrunission outlined a plan on how to
proceed including:
1. Providing a list of possible re-uses for the Board to consider in September.
2. Sending out a neighborhood survey to area residents in early October.
3. Hold a neighborhood open house in October to review and discuss the
options.
4. Commission would review the survey and make a recommendation to
Council in November.
Staff drafted a survey in regards to Staples Fields and specifically the basketball court.
The commission approved a draft survey at their September meeting. The Survey was
mailed on October 6th with a due date of October 31st. An open house was also held on
October 14th to answer any questions about the survey. Five people attended the open
house.
Staples Field Basketball Court
Page 2
Following is the list of options related to the basketball court as included in the survey.
. Reopen the basketball court
. Convert the area to a 100' x 56' outdoor winter ice rink with hockey boards and
remove all basketball equipment from the site
(Note: The City would stop flooding the baseball field for ice use)
. Convert the area to a 100' x 56' outdoor winter ice rink without hockey boards
and remove all basketball equipment from the site
(Note: The City would stop flooding the baseball field for ice use)
. Remove surface &: equipment and install a playground structure
. Remove surface &: equipment and install picnic/ gazebo facilities
· Remove surface & equipment and use as open space
. Remove surface & equipment and install volleyball
. Other
SURVEY RESULTS
Attached is a copy of the original survey, a map of the area that was surveyed, and the
compiled results. The surveys were coded in to three groups. The first were
immediately adjacent to the park, the second were properties that faced toward the
park, and the final group are those in an outer perimeter around the park site.
Individual responses cannot be determined from the coding. The attached map shows
the three areas.
Related to the future use of the Basketball Court site there is no clear direction from the
survey results. Overall 73.8 percent of those surveyed preferred an active park use
(basketball, ice rink, volleyball, and/or playground) were 27.7 percent favored some
type of passive park use (picnic/ gazebo and/ or open space). [Note: Since some people
selected more than one item therefore the totals will not add up to 100%. No survey
was counted more than once in an aggregated total.] For the active park uses, 38.5
percent felt that the basketball court should be reopened, 30.8 percent favored a Hockey
/lee Rink use, 13.8% preferred a playground and 9.2 percent favored a volleyball court.
The survey also asked if West Aspen St or North Martha Street should be closed in
order to improve safety and to increase the park area. The responses concerning West
Aspen St were nearly evenly split and for North Martha Street the preference was
against closing the street. Without a clear majority it may not be prudent to consider
closing either street.
Staples Field Basketball Court
Page 3
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On November 24, 2008, City Staff reviewed the survey results on Staples Field with the
Commission. The Commission expressed disappointment that the survey did not result
in a clear direction from the neighborhood. The Commission spent around an hour and
a haH discussing various options between the commission members and the five
residents that were in attendance. A motion was made by Amrein and seconded by
Snellman to conduct a second follow up survey that narrows the options down. Motion
failed 3-4 (McGarry, Nyberg, Brandt, and Christensen voting no). McGarry made a
motion and seconded by Nyberg to recommend that the City Council reopen the
basketball court with only the east side hoop on a trial basis with the situation to be
revisited as needed. The court is to be locked at night. Approved 7-0.
STONEBRIDGE SCHOOL BASKETBALL COURT
In 2005, the City donated $30,000 to the Stonebridge PIA for the development of new
playground equipment. At the same time there was discussion of developing a full size
regulation court on the school property. The School district raised concerns with
having adults on school property during the day and ultimately the district installed
four additional youth adjustable basketball standards that could extend up to 9 feet in
height which is below the norma110 foot height for basketball hoops. The court design
allows for one full court game or two half--court games. Ultimately, the area serves as a
multi-purpose youth court with six youth regulation basketball hoops, four-square
courts, and hopscotch courts all on the same surface. Attached are the minutes and staff
reports from this discussion.
RECOMMENDATION
Review and take an action.
Memo
Community Development Department
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Park and Recreation Commission
Michel Pogge, City Planner JIt'W
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Staples Field Survey
Message:
City Staff has completed and compiled the results of the survey conducted in regards to
Staples Fields. The main goal of the survey was to determine the future of the Staples
Field Basketball site. In following pages you will find a copy of the original survey, a
map of the area that was surveyed, and the compiled results. The surveys were coded
in to three groups. The first were immediately adjacent to the park, the second were
properties that faced toward the park and the final group were those in an outer
perimeter around the park site. Individual identification can be detennined from the
coding. The attached map shows the three areas.
Related to the future use of the Basketball Court site there is no clear direction from the
survey results. Overall 73.8 percent of those surveyed preferred an active park use
(basketball, ice rink, volleyball, and/ or playground) were 27.7 percent favored some
type of passive park use (picnic/gazebo and/ or open space). [Note: Since some people
selected more than one item the totals will not add up to 100%. No survey was counted
more than once in an aggregated total.] For the active park uses, 38.5 percent felt that
the basketball court should be reopened, 30.8 percent favored a Hockey /Ice Rink use,
13.8% preferred a playground and 9.2 percent favored a volleyball court.
On the question if West Aspen St should be closed the responses were nearly evenly
split. Without a clear majority it is unlikely that the Council would elect to close this
street On North Martha Street the preference was against closing the street.
From the desk of...
MichelPogge, AlCP . City Planner -City of Stillwater -216 N.4thStreet 'Stillwater,MN 55082
651.430-8822 . Fax: 651.430-8810 . email: mpogge@ci.stillwater.mn.us
The Commission has a few options at this point.
The first option would be to resurvey the area on what the future use of the basketball
court should be. The resurvey could be limited to making only one choice as opposed
to multiple choices. Additionally, since an active use was overwhelmingly preferred
over a passive use the Conunission could limit the survey list to active uses.
A second option would be to work with the survey results we have on hand and make a
recommendation to the Council on the future of the basketball court site based on the
current survey.
Staff notified the neighborhood that results of the survey would be reviewed during
your meeting on Nov 24 and that options on the future of the basketball court would be
discussed during the meeting. Staff plans to give a presentation on the results and will
be prepared to discuss various options of redeveloping the site.
Staff Recommendation
Review the survey results, discuss the issue, and provide direction to staff on how to
proceed.
From the desk of...
Michel Pogge, AICP 'City Planner . City of Slillwater '216 N. 41h Street. Stillwater, MN 55082
651.430.8822 . Fax: 651.430-8810 . email: mpogge@ci.stillwater.mn.us
City of Stillwater
Parks and Recreation Commission
Nov. 24, 2008
Present: Linda Amrein, chair
David Brandt, Scott Christensen, Rob McGarry, Adam Nyberg,
Solveg Peterson and Sandy Snellman
Staff present Planner Mike Pogge
Ms. Amrein called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
ADDroval of minutes: Mr. Christensen, seconded by Mr. Nyberg, moved approval of the
minutes of Oct. 27. 2008. Ms. Peterson noted a typo In the third paragraph of the Action
Items, .possiblt instead of "possible" and a missing hyphen in the first paragraph of the
Informational Items. Mr. Christensen amended his motion to approval of the minutes as
corrected. Mr. Nyberg amended his second; amended motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
Reauest from Stillwater Junior Hi9h School for donation of Frisbee aolf eauiDment - Mr.
Pogge stated this request had gone before the Council and the Council referred the
matter to the Parks Commission for its recommendation. He noted that the equipment
was removed from use in 2005 and has been stored inside since that time. He said the
City would like to see the equipment put to use, and the donor. Sunrise Rotary, is OK
with the proposed donation to the Junior High School. Andy Olson, teacher at Stillwater
Junior High School, was present and explained that the proposal is to have a nine-hole
course and store the equipment inside when not In use to prevent vandalism which has
occurred in the past. Mr. Olson outlined a possible course at the Junior High. Mr.
Christensen asked about the cost of the equipment. Mr. Olson stated this is quality
equipment which the School would not be able to afford to purchase on its own. Mr.
Christensen noted that the previous course was in a poor location: Mr. Brandt said he
did not think the Frisbee course was a compatible use for any other City park and moved
approval of the requested donation. Ms. Peterson seconded the motion. Motion passed
6-0, with Mr. Christensen abstaining.
StaDles Field basketball court - Mr. Pogge briefly reviewed the issue of the basketball
court and gave a Power Point presentation on the results of the neighborhood survey.
He noted that 200 properties were surveyed, with the results indicating that the
neighborhood does use the park and most residents surveyed indicated they have not
experienced any problem with the park. Regarding opinion as to how the basketball
court should be utilized, Mr. Pogge noted that results are not clear cut as the survey
format allowed more than one option. Basically, he stated the two highest preferred uses
were reopening the basketball court or hockey, with out without boards. The majority of
responders, 73.8 percent favored an active use for the use, with 27.7 percent favoring
passive use, he noted. Mr. Pogge also stated that there was no clear majority on a
question regarding closure of several street segments bordering the park, and he noted
that without a clear majority the Council is not likely to approve any street closures. Mr.
Pogge suggested the options for the Commission were to resurvey the neighborhood
limiting the number of options for reuse of the basketball court area or to work with the
results of this survey and move forward.
Park and Recreation Board Minutes
November 24, 2008
Page 2 of 4
Mr. Nyberg said he would conclude that the basketball court is not being used because
of an issue with noise and noted that any active use of the area will result in noise; he
suggested that a passive use be considered. Mr. McGarry suggested that whatever the
Commission decides, the decision will be contrary to the wishes of some of the
neighbors.
Mark Walker, 333 w. Aspen, suggested reopening the basketball court on a month-to-
month trial basis.
Mr. Brandt asked about shortening the hoops to make the use more attractive to
younger children. Mr. Pogge said that creates a problem with vandalism. Mr. Brandt
asked about having just one basket, a half-court use. Mr. Pogge stated that historically,
the court was used for half-court play with just one hoop.
Ms. Amrein said she was hoping the survey would provide the Commission with a clear
answer on what use the residents would like to have there. Ms. Amrein noted that only
25 percent of the respondents wanted the basketball court reopened and suggested
doing another, much more specific survey. Mr. McGarry and Mr. Nyberg suggested that
the results of another survey would provide the same results - a division of opinion.
Mark Olson, 921 Fifth St. N., suggested that if another survey is conducted, it be limited
to the #1 active use and #1 passive use.
Robert Walker questioned spending more money on another survey, saying in his
opinion previous problems were due to lack of adequate police coverage.
Mark Walker said he thought having one hoop would be good, noting that is what was
there when he moved to his residence. He again suggested opening the court on a
month-by-month basis. He also suggested that the area be patrolled by police and that
the court be closed at 8 or 9 p.m.
Ms. Amrein said she would not be comfortable with reopening the court without another
survey.
Burt Dvergsdal, 1001 N. Everett St., pointed out that the survey didn't provide
respondents with the option of saying "no. to reopening the court. He suggested that the
survey results are skewed because saying "no. was not an option. He suggested that a
compromise would be removing the court and leaving it as a grassy area. He also
questioned who initiated the suggestion of possibly reopening the court after the
decision was made to close it.
Ms. Snellman asked about the cost of doing another survey. Mr. Pogge said in addition
to the cost of mailing, it would take about eight hours of staff time; Mr. pogge cautioned
that another survey might have a lower response rate.
Ms. Amrein moved to direct staff to develop a new, refined survey. with more pointed
options, for the Commission's consideration. Ms. Snellman seconded the motion. Motion
failed 3-4, with Ms. Amrein, Ms. Peterson and Ms. Snsllman voting in favor, and Mr.
Brandt, Mr. Christensen, Mr. McGarry and Mr. Nyberg voting no.
Park and Recreation Board Minutes
November 24, 2008
Page 3 of4
Mr. Nyberg moved to reopen the basketball court with one hoop, located on the east
side of the court, on a trial basis. Mr. McGarry seconded the motion. Motion passed by
unanimous vote.
TOdd Sharkey, 1003, Fifth St. N., stated that the neighborhood is overwhelmingly
opposed to basketball use and pointed out that a number of residents who are opposed
were unable to attend this meeting. Mr. pogge pointed out the Commission's action is a
recommendation to the Council and there will be another opportunity for public comment
when the Council considers the matter.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ComDrehensive Plan draft review - Mr. pogge gave a presentation highlighting the
ParksfTrails chapter of the Comprehensive Plan update draft document. He noted that
the City is on target with national standards for parks/trails; the document indicates the
City will need another community level park by 2030, with a likely location in the Boutwell
or South Twin Lakes area. He noted that the trails map indicates a future loop trail to be
constructed in conjunction with the new bridge crossing, as well as the possible Zephyr
trail. Mr. pogge also noted that the City meets most standards for recreational facilities
other than a community swimming pool. Mr. Pogge pointed out that the Comprehensive
Plan is a guiding document, capturing community values. Mr. pogge reviewed the
proposed timetable for the ultimate adoption of the Plan in the summer of 2009.
Mr. Brandt. seconded by Mr. McGarry, moved to recommend adoption of the Parks and
Trails Chapt~r of the Comprehensive Plan update. Motion passed unanimously.
Brown's Creek ski trail sians - A copy of the new signage for the Brown's Creek ski trails
was included in the agenda packet.
Mvrtle Street/County 12 snow removal - Mr. pogge said he had not received any
information from Washington County regarding this request.
Other items
. Mr. Pogge told the Commission that the Water Board will begin drilling the new
well in Legends Park at the beginning of December. He said there is a need for a
100' clearance during drilling which will eliminate the previous location for the ice
rink in Legends Park for this year. He said staff is trying to relocate the rink to a
location near the baseball field and will notify the neighborhood regarding the
status of the Ice rink.
. Mr. Pogge asked for input about the possible purpose of a property adjacent to
Staples Field. He noted there Is money in the park acquisition fund for the
purchase and possibly one other property. In the short-term, Mr. Pogge said, if
the decision is made to purchase the property that Is currently on the market, the
plan would be to rent the property; long-term, he said the City would look at the
purchase of adjoining properties. Mr. McGarry questioned spending money on
the purchase without a long-term plan for the park, but he noted the Commission
hasn't spent money on land acquisition and that is what the money is obligated
for. Mr. Nyberg questioned the value of purchasing one parcel without a
commitment to purchase the other adjacent parcels. Mr. Brandt pointed out that
when the County purchased parcels for Lake Elmo and Big Marine regional
parks, it had a clear idea of what it wanted the ultimate park boundaries to be.
Mr. Nyberg asked if there are other City parks with adjacent properties that might
be purchased. Ms. Amrein suggested the possible purchase of the Old Athletic
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City of Stillwater
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Neighborhood Survey
The City of Stillwater Is committed to providing excellent recreation facilities for your
use. Stillwater Parks and Recreation Commission would like your assistance in their
planning efforts for Staples Field.
To help us understand which outdoor activities are most Important to the community
we are asking you to complete the enclosed survey. Please return the completed survey
by October 31, 2008.
If you have questions or concerns, please call Mike pogge at 651-430-8822, via e-mail at
mpogge@ci.stillwater.mn.us, or contact any member ofthe Parks and Recreation
Commission. Thank you for your assistance!
About YOU
1. Are you or any member of your family current users of Staples Field?
DYes 0 No
If yes, which areas:
o Tennis Courts
o Baseball Field
o Other:
o Ice Rink
o Playground Equipment
2.
How often do you visit Staples Field?
o Dally 0 Monthly 0 Weekly
o SpeCial events
3. What is your normal means of transportation to Staples Field?
D Walk D Bicycle D Car
D Other:
4. How long have you lived in the City of Stillwater?
D Less than 1 year D 10 - 14 years
D 1- 2 years D 15 - 19 years
D 3 - 5 years D 20 - 29 years
06 - 9 years D 30 years or more
About StaDles Field
5. Have you eKperienced any problems when using Staples Field?
DYes 0 No
If yes. would you please elaborate:
6. What should happen with the closed basketball court?
o Reopen the basketball court
o Convert the area to a 100' x 56' outdoor winter ice rink with hockey
boards and remove all basketball equipment from the site
(Note: The City would stop flooding the baseball field for Ice use)
D Convert the area to a 100' lC 56' outdoor winter ice rink without
hockey boards and remove all basketball equipment from the site
(Note: The City would stop flooding the baseball field for ice use)
o Remove surface & equipment and install a playground structure
D Remove surface & equipment and install picnic/gazebo facilities
D Remove surface & equipment and use as open space
D Remove surface & equipment and install volleyball
D Other:
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7. Should the City convert one of the tennis courts at Staples Field to a basketball
court?
DVes 0 No
8. Please rate Staples Field In the following areas: (1 poor, 3 average, 5
excellent):
Lawn/grounds 01 02 03 04 05
Park benches/picnic areas 01 02 03 04 05
Playground equipment 01 02 03 04 05
Baseball/Athletic fields 01 02 03 04 05
Tennis courts 01 02 03 04 Os
Ice Rink 01 02 03 04 05
Restrooms 01 02 03 04 05
Security 01 02 03 04 05
9. Would you be in favor of closing West Aspen St between the Tennis Courts and
the dosed Basketball Court (intersection of West Aspen St and North Martha St
would remain open)?
DYes 0 No
10. Would you be in favor of closing North Martha St between the Baseball Field
and the closed Basketball Court (Intersection of West Aspen St and North
Martha St would remain open)?
DYes 0 No
11. Overall, how satisfied are you with Staples Field?
( 1 Very Dissatisfied - 3 Neutral- S Very Satisfied)
01 02 03 04 Os
12. Please provide any other comments you feel would make Staples Field better.
13. Overall, how satisfied are you with the City Park System?
( 1 Very Dissatisfied - 3 Neutral- S Very Satisfied)
01 02 03 04 Os
14. Please provide any other comments you feel would make our service to you
better.
Thank you!
Please make sure you have answered all questions and then
simply mail your completed survey in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Number of Surveys Sent and Response Rate by Area.
Number Number Response
Area Sent Received Rate
1 21 14 66.7%
2 35 11 31.4%
3 144 40 27.8%
TOTAL 200 65 32.5%
Question 1. Part 1.
Are you or your family current users of Staples Field?
Yes % No "
1 11 78.6% 3 21.4%
2 7 63.6% 4 36.4%
3 29 72.5% 11 27.5%
Total 47 72.3% 18 27.7%
Question 1. Part 2.
Which area do ~u use?
Question 2.
How often do you visit?
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Special Events - No
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Question 4.
How long have you lived in Stillwater?
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No
No Response
Question 5.
Have you experienced any problems at Staples Field?
1 % 3 %
4 28.6% 8 20.0%
8 57.1% 27 67.5%
2 14.3 5 12.5%
14 100.0% 40 100.0%
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Question 5. Please elaborate on Droblems YOU have experienced at staDles field:
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. Teenagers too old for playground equipment hangout, smoking, cussing, necking
. "Not with park but with children ""hanging out"" and being III mannered."
. Ungraded and unkept field. Teenage loitering, drug use and litter. Adjoining homes unreceptive
to park use.
. There Is often trash in the sand, the hand sanitizer Is always empty in the port-a-potty, It Is
overgrown by the fence by the playground.
. Have had frequent difficulty with the lights on the tennis courts not working correctly
· out oftown basketba II players being loud.
. There isn't a garbage can - there is trash all over the little park and bench.
. Bathroom would be nice
. In past - at night the basketball court attracted some problems - this can be cure by shutting
lights by 9 PM in both tennis and basketball courts. Can't play in the dark?
. Neighboring property owners think they run the park (rude).
. People walking their dogs on the tennis court and leaving dung.
. Foul language. Two neighbors yelling at kids all the time.
. gang kids making noise late at night
. The sand is filthy - wood chips would be better
. Drunks, drugs, urination, vandalism, intimidation of both adults and children
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Summary ~ What should he en to the closed basketball court
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options together in order to account for multiple selections.
Question 6. What should haDDen with the closed basketball court - Other.
· If you are going to use as Ice rink please think about families that want to use it to teach their
children how to skate. Please don't give it strictly to hockey. .
· What about community vegetable gardens? I am open to all ideas that support families and
healthy living.
· Where is the money coming from to make these changes?
· Quiet garden with trees pong and benches
· City garden with gazebo/picnic
· Turn this Into a rea that everyone can use - benches - tables - water feature or community
garden.
· Can not help without any info.
· bike riding area (for younger children)
· leaving it closed (as It had been) is foolish!
· Have a warming facility for the ice rink - small structure
· Some trees, bushes, flowers and a couple of picnic benches - no big slab like Pioneer Park as it
wouldn't fit the sma lIer space.
· Maintaining a non-hockey skating opportunity was very important to me when my children
were young and I believe is important to other young families.
· public quiet space - gardens for handicapped elderly (a sponsored project like como park
Japanese garden, etc.)
Question 7.
Should one ofthe tennis court be converted to a basketball court?
1
Yes 2
No 11
No Response 1
Total 14
%
14.3%
78.6%
7.1%
100.0%
Question 8.
Average Rating on Staples Field
Facilities
Park
Ice Rink
Security
Question 9.
Should West Aspen 5t be closed?
1
Yes 7
No 7
No Response
Total 14
%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
100.0%
Question 10.
Should North Martha St be closed?
1
6
8
Yes
No
No Response
Total
%
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
100.0%
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6 15.0% 11 16.9%
30 75.0% 49 75.4%
4 10.0% 5 7.7%
40 100.0% 65 100.0%
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11 27.5% 23 35.4%
6 15.0% 7 10.8%
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Question 11.
Overall, how satisfied are you with staples field?
TOTAL
No Response
1
2
4
5
15
6
Average Rating
3.28
Question 12. Please Drovide any other comments yOU feel would make StaDles Field better.
· Trash cans. Children playing or slow down signs. Had signs but were stolen by a neighbor.
· Reopen the basketball court for the neighborhood! This would be the least expensive and
prudent option. Provide bathroom facility/porta potty!! And the basketball area.
· Its nice to have a park that Is little and simple. Please do not make like pioneer park. It is so
hard to watch little children there. That's one thing all the parents say they like about Staples
park -- that is small enough and simple enough for kids to use and parents to monitor play.
· The field is unlevel, not groomed properly and the backstop need to be enlarged. The restroom
facilities needs to be upgraded. The playground equipment need upgrading
· "My kids call staples ""little Park'''' because the playground area is too small. My 4 and 5 year
aids get tired of it qUickly, so we usually drive to other parks."
· top dren (n) the athletic field
· I'm glad toy are looking at options for improving it. It is a shame to have the basketball court as
wasted space and I hope the lights will be fixed so that they work on a consistent basis. Thanks.
· Could the park be made safer for the little members of the public (traffic control)
· I really like the tennis courts. The lights never work at tennis courts. The north end needs
attention.
· Consider neighbors - how vandalism yelling, loud noises affect them. The basketball court Is
right next to people homes, so should be a designated quite area. Also, I don't see that Staples
Field serves all the seniors liVing in the area at all.
· Open the basketball court. Post signs with the rules and enforce them. Don't keep the court
closed because of the inappropriate behavior of a few years ago and the few neighbors who
complained. There are many in the neighborhood who would like to use It.
· you could remake this are in to a beautiful park with a little time and a little money
· Please invest to make it a great place for kids and families to meet and play. North hill has lots
of new, young families that use the park system. Staples park needs: bathrooms, picnic tables,
shelter/shade, a larger play structure (for more than 2-5 kids to play on) and water fountain if
we want to truly make this a community meeting grounds.
· The north hill neighborhood is peaceful- the kids are good. We do not want a teen hang out.
· Security, bathrooms, maintenance
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Sta pies is an old fashioned baseball/Ice rink park. The area of field - tennis court - basketball
court can be Improved for all ages of near by facilities - walkways would improve It. Need more
than 1 restroom to accommodate need. Certainly want Staples to remain
Thanks for askingl The lights are the tennis court don't work anymore.
Baseball field Is always in terrible condition. The basketball court has been closed for 15 years.
Our daughter, now graduated, had to be driven to other park to practice shooting when we had
a closed court one block away.
1) reopen basketball court. Park employees could open it in the AM when they come thru and a
squad could lock it in the PM. 2) Turn the lights that are In the tennis court onl Why not use
them if they are there?
Our community needs a place for kids to play
support the local family wishes please
Change sand to wood chips or the rubber flooring. Warming house, more benches for ice
skating rink, maintain ice so its skateablel
1. While viewed as a neighborhood park, Staples is a City park and residents from the whole city
should not be locked out of one of the City's amenities - The basketball ct. 2. Hockey rink w/
boards on baseball field in winter 3. more playground equipment and swings in existing
playground area.
closing the road between the basketball court and tennis court would slow the traffic down. We
get a lot of speeders on this road.
Remove the surface and equipment of basketball court and turn it Into a nice playground. Close
either west Aspen or North Martha to increase safety.
Refer to # 6 - a warming house to put on and remove skates
better bathrooms keep tennis courts li.8hts for night skating no basketball tell crabby neighbors
they shouldn't have moved near a park if they want quiet.
We use the park because it is close and convenient not because it is excellent. Flowers, bushes,
trees, a trash can, a restroom with running water and potable water, a bigger skating rink - all
would be welcome if monies permit. More swings would solve many arguments ....
The size and location of Staples Field severely restrict it use for anything by t-ball. The
basketball court I thought was closed permanently by action ofthe City Council. Parking can be
another problem. And no buffer lone.
should never have closed the basketball court @ staples
I am glad it there. I think it adds value to the neighborhood but I think it could be upgraded and
made more welcoming. Maybe if it was used to host more neighborhood activities and scouting
event it would get more visibility.
Its nice to see baseball field use in summer. Ice rink is very under utilized -lights in night would
be nice - benches for putting on skates...
Stillwater parks do not have to be sports activity based. I believe we have a lack of Hquiet
space"- afterall, the reason this controversy exists is because it is a "loud space" with potential
of being worse.
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Question 13.
Overall, how satisfied are you with the City Park System?
TOTAL
No Response
1
2
4
5
27
13
Average Rating
3.79
Question 14. Please Drovide any other comments YOU feel would make our service to YOU better:
· Police monitored. A lot of school skipping teenagers hangout. Noise ordinance. Hanging of
shady characters that don't even have children at the park but observe the children.
· I think staples field is a wonderful neigh borhood playground. For those of us on the north hill it
is convenient and within walking distance. We use it often with our grandson and never have
had any problem. We would like to see it continue "as is".
· Thanks for the survey.
· I have never use this field. Children grown and out of state. I'm sure whatever improvement
you make will be appreciated by all who use these facilities. Sorry I couldn't be of any help.
· I think the City of Stillwater has great paries. Please do not think that bigger is better though.
Some of use parents like the "simple" things too. I'd love to see a skating warming house like
Bayport has. Maybe ask for volunteers to help build and manage?
· A year ago we put up at the tennis court !Jnd took down garbage sacks. There is now a garbage
container at the tennis courts. Thank you.
. Most ofthe city parks are in disrepair. They need regarding and more attention to upkeep
(mowing, grooming fields, etc) many of the parks are becoming non-family friendly; teenage
loitering, drug use, litter. Most of the residents live on 50' x 150' lots. We rely on our open
space for recreation. Fix and maintain them.
· Not related to staples but Washington Square It would be nice if they would not mow the lawns
in the morning when the most kids are there. Also, the drinking fountain was leaking for a long
time. I called about it, never received a call back, and it remained leaking for several months
(I'm really not sure it's fixed now).
· a dog park would be really great
· Kill the weeds they are bad for the public's health
· It would be wonderful to combine the 3 separate areas in to one cohesive park.
· Please spend tax money on Improving the streets. How about selling the lot for a house so we
can get more property taxes to pay for much needed improvements.
· lack of quite accessible green spaces. No soft paths to walk on. (All area hard surfaces - hard on
joints) It seems that every park around had become a noisy playground - Playgrounds for kids
are great, but how about a few adult, garden oriented types. Yes. A lot of our neighbors are
senior citl2ens, but there aren't any park facilities for them. I think other, like ourselves, might
even be willing to help some with a quiet park - gardening - bird feeders. Etc.
· The gully off of 4th north that goes to 2nd sty should be developed into a park area like you did
with the gully that starts by the harbor bar and runs down to the library area. It is wasted space.
· We love Stillwater parks & would appreciate & treasure a park like staples that we can walk to
and meet neighbors all year round I
· It's improving - the smaller parks need some improvement - more benches/tables for families.
We could use some bike/walking trails within town.
· What ever uses the least tax payer dollars.
· The new parks are great!
· No hockey rink! Would disturb the same people who found the basketball court too noisy.
· Thanks for this input opportunityl
· Truly wish we had a city pool. A city our size should have a place for children and families to go
in the summer to swim.
· Granted time have changed and the kids don't seem to playa lone, or with their friends any
more, but leave staples field, always available to all ages. Please don't close it-
· Recommend City flood more often in winter to maintain good ice. Thanks for asking and for
moving forward. Green space must be used.
· If you close Martha where would people park who use the park? And where would the
Thompson's park their vehicles and access their driveway and garage? Just leave the park a
small neighborhood park it has worked fine all these years. Also closing one of the tennis courts
for a basketball court would just move the problems a few feet south. The same problems
would remain. We need some quite areas.
· I'm 71 and I really don't use the park. However I think neighborhood parks are very important
and would like to see this facility improve and maintained for the benefit of the children on the
North Hill. Thinks for asking families what they want and need.
· Open a dog park somewhere in the City - maybe at the apparently unused park at the north end
of 4th St in Dutchtown?
· The old prison site should have been a park is there any way to rip out those god-damned
condos and make that very historic spot available for use by all Stillwater residentsl Save the
old Stonebridge. It is deteriorating and will soon be gone if nothing is done. The city should
claim adverse possession or some other legal way to claim that road and make It into a park for
all to enjoy.
· A wading pool for little one would be a terrific addition.
· Please remember the citizens whose property borders these facilities have the same rights to
privacy in their home as every other citizen in the City. And these rights should not be infringed.
· What does it do besides playground and a few ice rinks? How does it support education and
recreational programs in the community? How about a community swimming pool?
· Overall Stillwater it better than average whit what its park system offers but compared to it
potential because of its natural beauty I am a bit disappointed.
· Can't Imagine why consider moving basketball ct. I believe it was close due to rough kids
using...so find a way to monitor that. Its been a large waste of money - installation expense and
locking it up so quickly! Give teenagers a place to playl
· I've had friends/clients that have come to Stillwater and comment about the lack of planting
including flower gardens that would enhance our public spaces. Red wing for example Is famous
for their flowering baskets on main street. Our uniquely historic city has a minimum of
landscape considerations in both parks and public places.
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Memo
From:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Tim Moore, Assistant Public Works Superintendent ~,u,,1
April 20, 2009
Applications for Special Events
To:
Date:
Re:
Liquid Twelve Events. LLC (Beer Tastinll)
Liquid Twelve Events has made application for a special event to use the City parking lot #7 for
a beer sampling event including food and music. The event will be held June 13, 2009. Liquid
Twelve Events is a For~Proflt organization and the City of Stillwater has typically not approved
these types of events in the past. This application will also be going before the Downtown
Parking Commission and City Council for consideration.
Chamber of Commerce Vintalle Car Show
The Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce has made application for a Vintage Car
Show, "Crusin' the Croix Valley Car Show" to be held on the first Wednesday of each month for
June/July/August. The car show will be held in City parking lot #4 and lot #5. This application
will also be going before the Downtown Parking Commission and City Council for consideration.
St Croix Classic Community Theatre
The St. Croix Classic Theater (volunteer performers) has made application for a free theater
performance in Pioneer Park for August ih and 8th, 2009. They do not need the bandshell.
They set up quickly and only need a small area to perform.
The Cromulent Shakespeare Company
The Cromulent Shakespeare Company (volunteer performers) has made application for a free
open~air play performance in Washington Square for June 14th} 2009. This event is similar to
the St. Croix Classic Community Theatre event, and does not need any facilities only open park
space.
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Stillwater, HN 55082
fefephone: 651-430-8800 Fax: 651-430-8809
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45 DA YS PRIOR TO THE PROPOSED EVENT
Submittaf Date:
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Organization: Gre~tet.stillwater Charriber\QfCqmmeroe
Type of Organization: X Non-Profit
_For-Profit
Contact Person: Jennifer Severson/Scott Zahren Email Address:dlrector@i1ovestillwater.com
Address: 106 Main Street Soulh
Daytime Phone
City: Stillwater
651-439-4001
State: MN
Zip: 55082
Alternate Phone Number
651-238-6727 (Jenn's Cell)
EVENT INFORMATION (Special Events involving lhe use of City Property may require Park Board or Parking
Commission review. Events on Private Property may require Planning Commission review.)
Date(s) of Event:
Every Wednesday, June 3-August 26 Hours of Event: 4 -10 p.m.
(Special Events conducted after 10:00 p.m. require Council approval of a
variance to the noise ordinance)
Vintage Car Show - .Cruisin' the Croix Vintage Car Show.
Type of Event:
Description of Event: Car show featuring vintage cars, limited LOCAL vendors and occasional music (en the first
Wednesday of each month).
Proposed location of Event (be specific): lot 4 - east of Water Street Inn; Lot 5 - public lot north of Myrtle Street;
adjacent to North Lowell Park. but no vehicles on grass area
If Lowell Park Is used: X North Lowell Park
_South Lowell Park (check which one or both)
300-400
Estimated number of people to attend:
The following information is required for consideration
(Check next to items pertaining to your event. If not applicable - please put UN/A" in the space)
_N/A_ Selling Alcohol - Temporary Liquor Licenses are ONLY available to non-profit organizations - $25.00 per day
_N/A_ Permit to Consume -Consumption only of beer, wine, wine coolers, and hard liquor on public property (parks) _
$35.00 fee
X Site Map (Required for all events) - attach to application
_X_ Parking Impact (Required for all events) -Describe in detail: Although we are requesting use of two parking lots
the impact should be mInimal do to the fact that it will be held on Wednesdays and there Is adequate parking nearby.
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_~ Special Slgnage - Describe: Dillldional signage from Main Street
_HfA..- Approval Letter from Property Owner If on Private Property (attach to appllcatlon)
_X_ Vendors will be present at the evenl (SEE ATTACHED)
_X_ Tanis or Membrane Slnlcturaa Size_10x10 (vendors onlyL Location: GravellPaved Area Exiling Palnts_
_X_ Cooking Operations
Propane: Vendors Only Deep Fat Frylll!l.- Olher
_HfA_ Open Flame or Burning Operations Describe:
_NfA_ Water Acdvities (RlverlLakes) Rlverllaka Name:
_N/A_ EMS Needs _EMT Standby
3"/~ Fireworks
_N/A_ Street Closure What Streets:
N1A Pollee Officer Needed (Required If alcohol Is being serviced on public property and attendance Is over 75 p80ple or at the dillcretlDn
- of the Police Chief) Contact Stillwater Police Department (651-351-4900) 10 arrange for an ofIicer.
---f\mbulance Standby
_Fire Departmen~ Slandby
_X_ Rntroom8 (Portabla)- Two to four Port.Pots at our expense; will remain for the entire three months and serviced twice a week.
_x_Uve Entertainment - Describe type of Music: Famlly friendly, different band on 101 Wednesdays
J_PromoliOnlAdver1lsement of Event - Describe Level of PromoIionlAdvetti6ement: Various car club web sites. local press and IlEMSpapers.
Chamber website
Nole: All vendor fees ($1500) will be donated to Downtown Beaulification. The Pepsi sale5 will be operated by Valley Outreach with the proceeds 90ing
to lheir various programs such 8S fOO<f shelf. They will be accepling non.perishable food II.ems as well. We are also providing muoh-needel;l
restroom facilities dUring the busiest lime of the year. We Wll need garbage c:onlainel'& from the city, if pDllBlble. We will be responsible for clean-
up. This Is a family-friendly evenl that is primarily being promoted 10 the residents of stillwater and the surrounding area. There is virtually no
cosl to the City for this event.
Applicant Signature
Reviewed By: (Any concerns/comments will be attached to application)
City Administrator
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
FEES (If applIcable)
Permit to Consume ($35.00)
Temporary Liquor License
($25.00/day)
Event Fee ($500.00)
Event Deposit ($250.00)
Public Works Director
Public Works Superintendent
Park & Recreation Commission Approval Required
Date Approved:
Planning Commission Approval Required
Date Approved:
V Downtown Parking Commission Approval Required
Date Approved:
City Council Approval Required
Date Approved:
Other Fees:
TOTAL FEE FOR EVENT:
$
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Comments sent to applicant
(Date)
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Commission nMew. EV$ntf; on Private Properly may require Pl8nnlng Commission l8YIew.)
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(Check not to ItIma pertaining to your event. If not applicable - pf'" Put loN/A" In the apace)
tJ ~ Selling Alcohol- Temporary Liquor Ucenses liIre QtI.X wallable to non-profit orgenlzetlons - $2S.oo per day
~ Permn to Consa.aM -Col'l8U'tlptlon only or beer, WIne. wi". ClDDIers, and h8l'd lIqUor on public property (parks) -
$35.00 fee
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~ Vendars will bep..nlt the event (8EI!. AtTAClfED)
Nii TenIS or Membrane Structures Size Locatlon
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~ Cooking Operationa Pr0pan8_ Deep Fat Fl'yina
~ Open Flame or Burning 0penltI011l D8SCI1b1:
Nil Wllter Activities (AJverILakes) RlverJLBk8 Name:
MEM8 Needs _EMf Standby _AmbulBnaB standby
wfi FIrewoI1cs
~ Street Cloeure \Nhat SlnIets:
llil PDllce OMcer N88ded (ReqUired If .IGohol" btlng serviced on pubBc property and .ndtn~ i. over 75
people DI' at the dlacretlon of the Police Chief) Contact Stillwater Police Department (661-381-4900) to arranga
for an otficsr.
fJJl Reatrooma (Portable) -Applicant to pay for restraom8- Contact Pubflo Works to arrange- 651.275-4100
JJ1uve EntertaInmmt - Oe$a'ibe lype of Music:
~PromotionlAdvertisement of Event - Describe Level of PmnlOUDnlAdvertlsement
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_Fire Department Standby
Applicant SignBture
Reviewed By: (Any concemwcommlnts will be 8ltad1ed to application)
City Administrator FEES (If appllc8bIIJ
Cuy Cleric Permit to Consume ($35.00)
Communlty Development Dil'8ctor
Fire Chief
Pollee Chief
Temporary Uql,lClr Ucen18
(S25.00lday)
Event Fee ($500.00)
Event Deposit (S260.oo)
Public Works Director
PublIc Works Supertntendent
Park & ReaeaUorl Commission Approval Rsquired
DIm Approved:
PlannIng Commission Appraval Required
Olte Approved:
Downtown Parking Commission Approval Required
Dale Approved:
Cily Councfl Approval Required
Date Approved:
Other Fees:
TOTAL FEE FOR EVENT:
$
COpy of Approved Application with
Comments sent to applicant
(Date)
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Beth Wolf
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Sent:
To:
Subject:
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:06 AM
Beth Wolf
Park Reservation Form (form) has been filled out on your site.
Your Site has received new information through an online form.
Online Form: Park Reservation Form
Site URL: stil1water.govoffice.com
___________________________________w___..________
Name: Mitchell Bucky Fay
Name of Organization : The Cromulent Shakespeare Company
Address: 1816 Birch Street1 48
CitYJ State & Zip Code: White Bear LakeJ MNJ 55110 Daytime Phone Number: 651-653-5974 Other
Phone Number:
Email Address:buckvfringe@hotmal1.com
Type of Event: Free open-air play performance of a family-friendly script, Donations are
accepted but not required.
No lights or sound amplification needed.
Date(s) of Event: ~~Re 7 8F June 14
Time of Day: 3pm
Number of people attending: 100-200
Additional Information: We've been performing in parks in the metro area since 1997.
I didn-t specify a park as we mostly just need an open space. A hill is a little easier for
the audience to sit onJ but it's not required.
Do Not Click Reply - This e-mail has been generated from an online form.
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APPLICA TION FOR SPECIAL EVENT
ALL ITEMS ON THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED
AND SUBMIITED TO CITY HALL
4S DA YS PRIOR TO THE PROPOSED EVENT
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
Submittal Date: June 14, 2009
APPLICANT INFORMATION (Please Print on Application)
Organization: The Cromulent Shakespeare Company Type of Organization:
_X_Nan-Profit
Contact Person: Mitchell Bucky Fay
Email Address:buckyfringe@hotmail.com
Address: 1816 Birch Street, 4B
City White Bear Lake State MN Zip 55110
Daytime Phone 651-653-5974
EVENT INFORMATION (Special Events involving the use of City Property
may require Park Board or Parking
Commission review. Events on Private Property may require Planning
Commission review.)
Date(s) of Event: June 14, 2009 Hours of Event: 2pm-4:30pm
Type of Event: Outdoor theatre performance
Description of Event: This is a family-friendly show! about 75 minutes
long1 with no admission charge (we pass the hat for donations). No lights
or sound or specific stage are required.
Proposed Location of Event (be specific): We are open to using any space
you choose, but the Abbott and Greeley corner of Washington Square
looks very good.
Estimated number of people to attend: 100-200
The following information is required for consideration
(Check next to items pertaining to your event. If not applicable -
please put uN/An in the space)
_NA_ Selling Alcohol. Temporary Liquor Licenses are ONLY available to
non-profit organizations - $25.00 per day
_NA_ Permit to Consume -Consumption only of beer, wine! wine coolers,
and hard liquor on public property (parks)-
$35.00 fee
Site Map (Required for all events) - attach to application
Parking Impact (Required for all events) -Describe in detail: There
seems to be ample off-street parking in the area. In the past 12 years of
doing shows, we have found a lot of people walk or bike to our shows; this
also reduces congestion.
(Continued on Back)
_ Special Sign age - We tend to put up a folding sign with areas telling
people where we will be.
Describe:
_NA_ Approval Letter from Property Owner if on Private Property
(attach to application)
_NA_ Vendors will be present at the event (SEE A rrACHED)
_NA_ Tents or Membrane Structures Size
Location Exiting Points
_NA_ Cooking Operations Propane Deep Fat Frying
Other
_NA_ Open Flame or Burning Operations
Describe:
_NA_ Water Activities (River/Lakes) River/Lake
Name:
_NA_ EMS Needs _EMT Standby _Ambulance Standby Fire
Department Standby
_NA_ Fireworks
Street Closure What
Streets:
_ Police Officer Needed (Required if alcohol is being serviced on
public property and attendance is over 75
people or at the discretion of the Police Chief) Contact Stillwater Police
Department (651-351-4900) to arrange
for an officer.
_ Restrooms (Portable) - Applicant to pay for restrooms - Contact
Public Works to arrange - 651-275-4100
_Live Entertainment - Describe type of
Music:
_Promotion/Advertisement of Event - Describe Level of
Promotion/Advertisement
Applicant Signature
OFFICE USE ONLY
Reviewed By: (Any concerns/comments will be attached to application)
_ City Administrator
_ City Clerk
_ Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Public Works Director
_ Public Works Superintendent
_ Park & Recreation Commission Approval Required
Date Approved:
_ Planning Commission Approval Required
Date Approved:
_ Downtown Parking Commission Approval Required
Date Approved:
_ City Council Approval Required
Date Approved:
FEES (if applicable)
Permit to Consume ($35.00)
Temporary Liquor License
($25.00/day)
Event Fee ($500.00)
Event Deposit ($250.00)
Other Fees:
TOTAL FEE FOR EVENT:
$
Copy of Approved Application with
Comments sent to applicant
(Date)
Rev. 01/08
City of Stillwater
Fire Department
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Memo
Date:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Tim Moore, Assistant Public Works Superintendent '[:11.,
April 20, 2009
Installation of Migratory Waterfowl Nesting Structures around McKusick Lake
To:
From:
Re:
The St. Croix Valley Chapter of the Minnesota Waterfowl Association is proposing to install 20
Wood Duck House's and 20 Mallard Hen Nesting platforms at various locations around
McKusick Lake. They will be working with the City of Stillwater, Washington County, McKusick
Lake Water Association and the DNR for placement of these structures. They believe this
project will enhance the experience for the general public using the trail system around
McKusick Lake. Staff has reviewed their plan and has no issues with this project.
RECOMMENDATION
Review and provide comments.
For MWA Use Only
MW A PROJECT ApPLICATION FORM MWA Project#:
Minnesota Waterfowl Association Date Received:
901 Flnt Street Nortb, Hopkins, MN 55343
(951)767-0310 phoDe (951)7'7-0314 fa~ Approved: 0 Yes DNo
Rev. 1107 Date:
Name: Dan Michaelis Address: 1341 Dallager Ct.
City: Stillwater State: MN Zip: 55082
Pllone(bome): 651-439-6710 Phone (work): 651-303 -3300 Is Applicant Landowner?
o YES IX] NO
APPLICANT INFoRMATION
ACQuisition*
B Fee-Title
Easement - Peq>etual
o Easement -Limited
o Other
ApPLICATION INFORMATION (Please check all that aPDlv)
Habitat Pro~ Other Proiects.
o Wetland Restoration I!l Nesting Structures -
o Wetland Enhancement Wood Duck Box
o Wetland Creation excavation 8 Nesting Structure - Otber
o Wetland Creation impoundment Natmal Resources
o Nesting Cover -Grass seeding StudylInventory
o Vegetation Management- 0 Education
Wild Rice or Other 0 MW A Project Sign
o Predator Management 0 Equipment
o Other 0 Other:
. Please include with application: Location map and an aerial photo identifying project site, structure locaOOn(8),
property/easement lines, etc. Aerial photos are available from county USDA office Dr DNR
Project Name: McKusick Lake Nesting Structures
Connty: Washington I Ton.hlp Name:
Township #: Range: SectiOD: I ProJeet/Traet Size (acres):
MW A Fnnds Reqnested: $535 I Est. Total Cost: $ 5 3 5 I Est. Completion Date: Fall 09
PROJECT INFORMATlONILOCATION (complete only applicable portions)
PROJECT PROPOSAL!NARRATIVE
(Include Description of: Project/Proposal, Use ofMW A's Funds; Other Project Partners & Contributions. Ownership
Status. etc., attach additional sheet(s) as necessary)
The St. Croix Valley Chapter has an approved project (09.03) of constructing
about 100 wood duck houses. Also, they started making over 20 mallard nests.
Our next project is to rollout the first phase of habitat improvement with
these nesting structures. Working with the city of Stillwater, Washington
County, McKusick Lake Water Assn, and the DNR, were are proposing to install
about 20 Wood Duck House's and 20 Mallard Hen Nest's on McKusick Lake in
Stillwater. This lake was selected for its natural habitat, accessibility, and
exposure to the public. All nests will be positioned for viewing by the public
as this lake is surrounded on three sides by walking ForMWA. U8B Only
paths and a !lover water" board-walk. MWAProject#:
MW A PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
Minnesota Waterfowl Association
901 Flnt Street North, Hopkins, MN 55343
(951)767-0320 pboae (952)767-0324 fax
GENERAL INFORMATION
ProJed Name: McKusick Lake Nesting Structures
Reviewer's Name: TitlelEmployer:
Do You Recommend MWA Funding? Reviewer's Signature: Date:
DYES D NO
PROJECT REVIEW
(Attach additional sheet(s) as necessary)
PROJECJ' Ev ALUAl'ION: (please discuss: Project ownership/protection, public acce!s. visibility, project acres -
upland vs. wetland, project benefits. etc.):
BIOLOGICAL EvALUATION: (please discuss: Waterfowl producing factors of1he project (i.e. shape, depth,
vegetation, available nesting cover, etc.) and the project's proximity to other public/private waterfowl producing
facilities or natural resource areas.):
TECHNICAL EVALUATION: (please discuss: Structurallt~hnical requirements of the project, management
potential/concerns, construction status, cost/acquisition concerns, legal/environmental issues, etc.):
OTHER COMMENTS:
MWA PROJECT ApPLICATION FORM
Minnesota Waterfowl Association
981 Fint Street Nortb~ Hopkins, MN 55343
(952)767-1320 pbone ("2)767-0324 eal
Ftlr MW A Use OIJ(y
MW A Project #:
Date Received:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Project Name: McKusick Lake Nesting Structures
MWA Chapter Name: St. Croix Valley
CHAPTER MEMBERS REVIEWING PROJECT:
COMMENTS:
FUNDING RECOMMENDATION ·
Chapter Funding Chapter Commitment Are Additional MW A Funds
Commitment $: IDdudes: Needed?
_ Project Signs DYES DNO
· A chapter commitment for the above designated project will be paid &om the chapter's designated
project account and will be subject to approval by the MW A Executive Committee. Chapters are
encowaged to provide an article and photos (black &. white) ofthe project upon completion.
Chapter Officer
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McKusick Lake Project Estimate Cost
40 - 8' Steel Posts
40 - Sets Hardware for mounting nests
20 - Sign Backers
20 - Sign lettering
Wire Mesh for Mallard Houses
$265.00
$100.00
$40.00
$30.00
$100.00
Total
$535.00
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Memo
From:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Tim Moore, Assistant Public Works Superintendent"tyV'\ 1
April 20, 2009
Eagle Scout Project Standards
To:
Date:
Re:
City staff has had some requests from area Eagle Scouts to build projects in the city parks.
A recurring request is to construct a small gazebo or picnic shelter in various parks. Issues that
have been discussed by staff are to create a policy that addresses priority for placement,
review of structure design, materials to be used, size etc. If the Parks and Recreation
Commission so chooses they could recommend staff to produce standards for these structures
that could be used in the future.
RECOMMENDATION
Commission discuss standards and provide staff with direction.