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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-22 PRC Packettt 11wate r THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA CITY OF STILLWATER STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2019 AT 7:00 PM The City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street. AGENDA 1. Approval of the March 25, 2019 Minutes 2. Open Forum - The Open Forum is a portion of the meeting to address the Board on subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Board may take action or 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. Information Items 3. Introduction of New Park & Recreation Commission Member 4. Commission Direction 5. Parks Tour 6. PRC Report Commission Items/Topics CITY OF STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING March 25, 2019 Present: Chairwoman Linda Amrein, Commissioners David Brandt, Scott Christensen, Bill McGlynn, Sam Nelson (left at 8:43), Sandy Snellman Absent: Council Representative Mike Polehna Staff: Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore, Public Works Director Shawn Sanders OPEN FORUM Andy Wait, Settler's Glen Neighborhood, asked the Commission to permanently deny the proposal for two ice rinks at Prairie Park. He found that many people seemed to not know about the proposal including those who attended the homeowners' association (HOA) annual meeting. He feels the Parks Commission and the City Council were misled as to support for these rinks within their community. He provided packets with a timeline of the proposal, copies of HOA meeting minutes, and a petition stating that 86 out of 153 households didn't know about any of this and are asking the Commission to deny the proposal because of how it went through. He stated that at their HOA annual meeting November 28 there was light discussion but the rinks were to be fully funded and maintained by the City. Questions about parking, noise and lights went unanswered. He said that at the Council meeting it was stated the HOA would help man the warming house and contribute some funding. Mr. Ambrose was speaking as a neighbor and Stillwater resident, not as an official board member while discussing the matter. The official position from their management company is that "whether they wanted a rink or not would be amongst them as neighbors and not the board or the HOA as a whole." Unfortunately it was represented to the City Council on November 13 that the HOA wants this. More than half the residents do not want this to go through. He asked that if the HOA brings forth a future proposal, the Commission should consider how this one has been misrepresented. Kathleen Anglo, 3336 Webster Court, asked if additional concerns could be aired during open forum. Public Works Superintendent Moore replied staff is updating the commission tonight from the last meeting, which was in January, with more definite costs. The Commission has not approved or funded the project, they are still doing due diligence. Ms. Anglo stated she is a landscape architect and park planner. She said that when she heard about the park proposal she was quite shocked and surprised it had gone that far without her any notice. When these proposals come forward, the Commission should consider the broad view. Does the City need another hockey rink? She said there are 6 outdoor rinks. She also sat on the community advisory board for the Comprehensive Plan and did not hear anything about additional hockey facilities during those meetings. Once a need has been established then the City should look at an appropriate site. Hockey facilities are better suited to Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 community parks than neighborhood parks. Prairie Park is within a mile of the service area of the Northland rink. Joe Dama, from the Settler's Glen community, said he shared the concerns of Andy Wait and Kathy Anglo. He presented ideas for possible improvements to Prairie Park. He said many people do not oppose the idea of a seasonal skating rink but have concerns about parking, limited access, and increased traffic. He went over each concern in detail. The proposed rink would take up more than half the park's green space. Short and long term maintenance of a permanent rink is another concern. He questioned, does the City have the ability, staffing and budget to support two new rinks? He suggested that the City instead put resources into fixing up and maintaining current rinks. There are large and small ponds that kids are currently using in the neighborhood. Dozens of kids in spring, summer and fall use the green space daily. The original plan for the development was to have a fully functional baseball, soccer and football field. He urged the Commission to consider the input of all the homeowners in the neighborhood. He asked that the Commission not proceed with existing proposals and ask the HOA to start over and develop a new proposal that would include input of the entire neighborhood. Commissioner Nelson asked if the statement that some homeowners have gone before the City Council and gotten approval is true? Mr. Moore stated it is not true, they went before the Council to present the proposal. Commissioner Nelson said he feels that the January Parks Commission meeting minutes do not adequately reflect the extensive discussion about looking at the whole City and whether there are other neighborhoods that would make more sense or are farther away from hockey rinks, and whether the City can support more hockey rinks. Commissioner McGlynn reiterated that it was conveyed to the Commission that the homeowners are all in favor of this. The Commission said, "we're open to this if this is what your neighborhood wants," but obviously that is not the case based on what is being said today. He thinks the proposal should be tabled. Motion by Commissioner Brandt, seconded by Commissioner McGlynn, to leave Open Forum and continue discussion on Prairie Park rinks. (No vote taken.) Commissioner Christensen stated that at the January meeting, staff had already gotten estimates. He asked what transpired before it got to the Commission? Mr. Moore responded it was brought to the Community Development Department by Ron Ambrose in December. Commissioner Christensen continued that he was surprised because it's not the normal way applications are handled, to already have a plan, not really a plan, but a sketch, before actually hearing about it. He questioned how did this get fast -tracked ahead of some other parks? Mr. Moore replied the estimates were based on the proposal given to the City. Commissioner Snellman pointed out that as a board, the Commission has not taken action to approve anything other than to say, "it could be a good concept and get Page 2of11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 some prices." She thinks if homeowners don't want it, the City should do a plan for that park and start fresh. Commissioner Christensen recalled that the discussion centered around "we've got all these parks and not a lot of money." He recalled the estimate was around $85,000-100,000 or something like that which is about as much as the City would spend on a park in 30 years. He asked, would all the residents in that neighborhood want all of their money, effectively, spent on this one project? That is what he recalls of the discussion. Then the Commission questioned if it could be done more cheaply. Commissioner Brandt added that is what brought the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) back to light. (the rest of his comments were inaudible) Commissioner Nelson stated he would like to make it clear that he thinks the Commission should be open to finding out more of what's going on here and reserve judgment, reach out to the other side and find out what were these representations that were being made. Any action on this needs to be held off at this point. Commissioner Christensen noted that's what the consensus was the last time. Commissioner Brandt stated what the Commission approved was the concept of an ice rink (inaudible) but (inaudible). Public Works Director Sanders (inaudible) ... "come back to the Park Board in six months and say these are some ideas and how does this fit into the City's overall plan." He thinks that would get the neighborhood involved and open up communication between staff, the Commission and the HOA. Chairwoman Amrein asked, has the history been that the HOA can work on behalf of the residents in Settler's Glen? Have there been other issues that have come before the residents that they have been able to resolve when they've had disagreements with the HOA? Virginia (no last name given), who lives on Macey Way in Settler's Glen, replied that there is very little contact between the association and the residents. The only time she has been in contact with them is when she put a garden in her front yard and she didn't notify them. Her mailbox is dilapidated and nothing has been done. The HOA is very hands off with everything. They don't contact anybody for anything. They don't listen. They do what they want and what a couple people decide they want to do. A man (no name or address given) stated they have tried to contact the HOA to sit down and meet with them and they will not, and they keep saying this is a City issue. There's a disconnect. Some type of improvement may be appropriate, starting with a baseball field and maybe a seasonal rink in the winter time that would not cost a lot. He would like to see what the effects are on the grass at Bergmann Park before putting a rink at Settler's Glen. A woman (no name or address given) stated the residents love their park. Mr. Sanders summarized it sounds like the HOA is not listening to the homeowners. He asked, "how do you get one voice to come to the City and the Park Board?" Page 3 of 11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 A woman (no name or address given) stated the HOA is not going to meet with the homeowners on this issue. They have asked. Therefore the City should deny their proposal. 90% or more of the neighborhood didn't even know about it. A man (no name or address given) said if there's a long term plan or short term plan, "then we can go from there." The HOA's next step is they're going to send out a poll to the homeowners and the residents have heard that it will say, "are you for the hockey rinks, against the hockey rinks, or indifferent?" He feels this is totally a biased poll. It should say, "are you for improvements, and what improvements are you for?" He would suggest that the Commission convey to the HOA "we're not going to do anything until you meet." John Biederman, Atwood Lane, suggested the Commission deal with this just like they deal with any other community in Stillwater. The HOA doesn't speak for these individuals. The Commission should deal with the residents as individuals and leave the HOA out of it. Commissioner McGlynn reminded the residents the Commission did not approve anything. Commissioner Christensen clarified that he made the recommendation to approve a further look, bring the cost down and bring the proposal back to the Commission. Commissioner McGlynn said yes, but there was no approval of having two rinks. This is the residents' HOA issue, not a City issue. He wants to make sure that's clear. The Commission was trying to keep a discussion going based on a neighborhood that had some wants and needs in a park. Obviously that was a misrepresentation. The problem is, how can the neighbors trust their HOA? Commissioner Brandt said the Commission talked about holding a public hearing for the public to weigh in if it got far enough. Commissioner McGlynn agreed there would always be a public hearing before a proposal would be approved. He suggested the HOA meet with their residents and come back with some proposals of what they would want in the park. Commissioner Christensen said Mr. Biederman raised a good point. Shouldn't the Commission just deal with the residents of a neighborhood? Why is it dealing with a HOA? Mr. Moore stated that what has been done in the past with park improvements is have a public information meeting and send out notices. This was just a proposal brought to the City. City staff has meetings with some HOAs. Commissioner Snellman pointed out that doesn't need to preclude dealing with the neighborhood. Commissioner McGlynn stated that most HOAs represent the people. Commissioner Brandt said he still has the same issues with the proposal: it's not budgeted nor is it in the five year CIP, so it may be five years before any type of program gets done in that park. Page 4 of 11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 Motion by Commissioner Brandt, seconded by Commissioner Snellman, to table the proposal for ice rinks at Prairie Park to investigate further what park improvements would fit this park, with input from the residents. Commissioner Nelson asked for a show of hands for anyone who wants to speak in favor of the rinks. Chair Amrein noted there were no hands up. Commissioner Snellman added the Commission should look at an overall park plan and determine, with the residents and the budget, what will be the eventual development, if any. Motion passed, 6-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of January 28, 2019 meeting minutes Commissioner Nelson stated that a third of the discussion involved, "does this actually make sense" and "we need to look City-wide." He doesn't think that is reflected in the minutes. He would like a paragraph added. Commissioner Snellman said it was alluded to when discussing the issue at the bottom of page 2. She recalls Commissioner Christensen asking where's the money going to come from. Mr. Moore said he remembers Commissioner Nelson bringing up the fact of the close proximity ... (the rest of his comments were inaudible) Commissioner Nelson said it wasn't that long ago that the Commission looked at where all the rinks are. He feels like that whole discussion is missing. Chair Amrein said on page 3, in the last paragraph, the line above "prior to release of the plat" the word "from" should be deleted. Mr. Moore agreed to review the recording of the meeting to redefine the issues in the discussion. Motion by Commissioner Snellman, seconded by Commissioner McGlynn, to approve the January 28, 2019 meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed, 6-0. ACTION ITEMS St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon Mr. Moore stated an application was received for the St. Croix Crossing 1/2 Marathon to be held on July 27, 2019. The event is organized by Run Stillwater, the entity that does the half marathon on Memorial Day weekend. It will start in Wisconsin and finish on the Chestnut Street Plaza, crossing the river on the new bridge. The lift bridge will not be used. Stacy Einck, Baytown Township, coordinator, said this is one of a five -run series they coordinate. She reviewed the route. The last leg of the race has changed and will now use the loop trail rather than the roadway. Mr. Sanders said this is a change from what was submitted to staff. For the Parks Commission to give approval before staff has a chance to comment doesn't seem Page 5 of 11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 appropriate. The purpose of the loop trail was to be open to the public year round. He questioned the request for a two block section of the trail to be closed for the race. Ms. Einck responded that the route change was suggested by the Downtown Parking Commission last week. Originally they were going to come straight down Main Street but that would require them to block off a number of parking spaces, which was a concern. Mr. Sanders asked, regarding the alternate route on Sam Bloomer Way, what if Sam Bloomer Way is underwater? Ms. Einck said they put that there in the event that they need to move walkers from one side to another. If there's a need, they can walk people down Main Street too. Mr. Sanders asked, if Kraemer and Sons are still working on Chestnut Street and they have their storage units along Chestnut, do the organizers still plan on having recovery food in the same location? Ms. Einck replied all of that is flexible and they will work with the space available. They don't know what that area is going to look like yet. They need to figure out and plan accordingly. Commissioner Brandt said he doesn't know if the City has ever shut down a trail for exclusive use. He added that the area by St Croix Boat & Packet is dangerous to come through because there are cars driving on the trail. He likes the idea of coming in that upper trail and the fact that there is an alternate route along the river. Ms. Einck responded that when they conduct the Stillwater Half Marathon, the first eight miles are on the Gateway Trail. The trail is not closed. They post in advance that the trail will be used for the marathon for about two weeks ahead of time. They could do the same thing here. With race marshals along the way they could enforce walking bikes and things like that. The biggest concern is if there were strollers and children who might not be on the lookout for the runners. They want to make the course as safe as possible. If the trail needs to be open, they can work with that, but need to staff and sign it accordingly. She will amend the original plan and submit it to staff to go through the regular protocol. Commissioner Christensen agreed that the trail to the boat dock is confusing and dangerous because of cars and people crossing. Ms. Einck stated they are talking with St. Croix Packet about helping them manage their perpendicular parking right along the trail, and if they need to buy spots for them to park in the parking lot above they can do that. She reminded the Commission this race starts at 7 a.m. and is completely over by 11 a.m. They also have been in discussions with MnDOT about using the bridge. Commissioner Christensen said he realizes they want to advertise this race. He acknowledged that they run good races. He asked how this could be done so it doesn't have to come back to the Commission. Mr. Moore replied the Commission could recommend they work with staff for staff approval. Page 6of11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 Commissioner Brandt reiterated that he doesn't want the trail closed. Commissioner Christensen pointed out the Commission makes recommendations but the Council makes the final decision. Commissioner McGlynn said he is concerned about all the people walking across the trail to get to the boats. Ms. Einck said they will have discussions with St. Croix Packet and make sure that area stays safe for everyone. They have all other governmental agency approvals besides Stillwater. If they have to wait till the next Parks meeting, that's OK. They can work with not having exclusive use of the trail. Coming down the road is not a good option because of the City policy not to reserve the parking spaces. Between the Oasis and Chestnut there are 70 parking spaces on Main Street. The Downtown Parking Commission had a concern that in the event of further water issues, any parking within the downtown area would be needed. It was not safety issues with runners using the road. They originally planned to cone off the fog line and let runners run in that corridor. Motion by Commissioner McGlynn, seconded by Commissioner Brandt, to direct the proposal back to staff for a recommendation, and then have it come back to the Commission April 24 and then the Council May 7. Motion passed 6-0. Opera on the River Public Works Superintendent Moore informed the Commission that Opera on the River has applied for a permit to hold an event in Lowell Park on August 10, 2019. Obed Floan, applicant, explained that the group wants to present an outdoor concert in Lowell Park featuring Stillwater native, opera singer Jack Swanson. Charles "Chico" Rouse Jr., general manager of Zephyr Theatre and Rouse Legacy, reviewed previous outdoor concerts he has coordinated. They do not plan to block any parking spaces. He said he learned that due to a City ordinance, people can bring their own alcohol, so they will not be blocking off a VIP area. They are trying to drive more commerce downtown. His experience stems back to 1988 running events for municipalities in New Jersey. Mr. Floan said they will open the park up about noon and allow people to claim their space. The concert starts at 7 p.m. They have been working with the Independent Business Association (IBA) which is in full support. The 40 x 40' stage will be centered almost flush up against the gazebo. Mr. Rouse asked if there is power for 220V. Mr. Moore stated there isn't 220, it's all 110. The applicant would have to have a licensed electrician on site to adapt the power. Commissioner Nelson commented he thinks this is a fantastic thing to have in the park. He apologized for having to leave the meeting at this point. Mr. Moore clarified that the stage will face north so spectators will sit on the grass. Mr. Floan said he submitted an updated map after the original proposal was sent in. Page 7 of 11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 Commissioner Brandt asked if the walkway along the river is going to remain open. Mr. Rouse replied the whole thing is open, nothing will be gated off. The stage will be set up between 7-9 a.m. Mr. Floan added that the concert will be done by 9 p.m. Mr. Sanders reminded the applicants that the City can get high water all year round. Mr. Rouse responded they have a contingency plan in place. Commissioner Brandt remarked that Commissioner Nelson probably would have wanted to make a motion to approve. Commissioner McGlynn said he would second it. Motion passed 5-0. (Commissioner Nelson had left the meeting a few minutes earlier.) Update on Prairie Park Rinks This item was discussed during Open Forum. Lindquist Resubdivision Park and Trail Dedication Request Mr. Moore stated that Scott and Michelle Lindquist plan to subdivide 2.06 acres of land located at 7817 Newberry Court North. The Comprehensive Plan's park element shows no planned parks on or through the property. The contribution to the park system would likely have to be in the form of a fee in lieu of land, which would be $2,000 per new lot created. A trail on the north side of Boutwell Road North exists. Therefore, the contribution to the trail system would have to be in the form of a fee in lieu, which would be $500 per new lot created. The total park and trail fee would be $2,500 for each of Lots 2 and 3, for a total of $5,000. City staff recommends a cash dedication of $5,000 for Valley High Estates 2nd Addition park and trail obligations. Motion by Commissioner Snellman, seconded by Commissioner Brandt, to accept the staff recommendation of requiring a $5,000 fee for the park and trail obligations in lieu of land. Motion passed, 5-0. INFORMATION ITEMS Discussion of Community Center Diane Polasik said she is part of a group focusing on the need for a Community Center. She described past history of attempts to establish a community center in Stillwater. Two years ago she started talking to "the Y people" who said they get a lot of calls from people in Stillwater looking for a "Y." The Y is supportive as long as there is call for it in the community. They checked other communities to see what works for community centers. She stated that Lakeview Hospital wants to keep talking with the group and they think it might be a great idea for the new property they bought. She challenged the commissioners to each think about what a community center means to them. The time seems right to bring this up again. Commissioner Snellman asked how the YMCA partners with communities. Ms. Polasik replied it's a partnership. They work with the city. Her group is talking to Stillwater, Oak Park Heights and Bayport. Page 8of11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 Commissioner McGlynn recalled when the Rec Center was built, Stillwater thought it was great but the City couldn't fund it all. The key will be getting Lake Elmo and Bayport and everyone around to support it. Ms. Polasik added there also has to be buy -in from Stillwater Township. Commissioner Brandt said the results from the community engagement survey last year might be used, although it was pretty general. Ms. Polasik stated the school district is on board. They have talked to Community Thread and she [the Community Thread person] wants to be one of the board members if there ever is a board. They talked to the seniors who want a swimming pool and a place to walk. They have talked to Courage Center. They tried to work with St. Croix Swim Club but the Y was not the direction he [the St. Croix Swim Club person] wanted to go so they broke off with that group. She received email from a "department head" for the Special Olympics group saying they would love to have a community center. The Y is willing to work with the group on a program level before the facility can be built. Chairwoman Amrein asked if there would possibly be basketball courts. Ms. Polasik said the goal would be to not duplicate, but the center would need gyms and basketball courts. She doesn't know what's at the Armory but it doesn't seem like it is well used. Her group has met with Councilmember Mike Polehna for the past couple of years. She asked how to get the concept to the next step. Commissioner Snellman remarked there hasn't been any money budgeted for any of it. Ms. Polasik replied the group is not to that point yet. At some point there will have to be some money budgeted, possibly for a feasibility study. They would ask for money from everybody, including grants. They think they can find funders. They have not yet talked to the other city governments. They will go to Bayport in a week or so. Public Works Director Sanders commented that looking at a new building or facility is more under the direction of Community Development than it is Park Board. Commissioner Brandt said he gets approached all the time about the need for a pool and community center. Ms. Polasik told the Commission there is a family wellness center in Fargo that is a partner with the hospital system there, Sanford. It is not run by either one, it is run independently. Commissioner Brandt said the Commission never got any numbers on what an aquatic center would cost to run. There are centers that work well. Commissioner Christensen asked, "how did Forest Lake do it? How much money did the city put in?" Ms. Polasik replied something like $8 million between the Y and the City. Mr. Sanders commented that the Shoreview community center just added on significantly to their aquatic center. He read an article saying that it is not profitable Page 9 of 11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 and the city has to contribute a lot of money to make it run but they see the need for it as a community benefit. Ms. Polasik noted that Maplewood had a community center run by the city which did not do well so they asked the Y to come in and run it. Commissioner McGlynn said if someone did a survey and got good results and people wanted it, then they could go to the City and say it is needed. Commissioner Christensen asked, "didn't we already do a survey?" Commissioner Brandt said he didn't think the questions were worded quite right. Commissioner Snellman said a feasibility study will have all the details that the Y will want. Ms. Polasik said her group can talk more to the Rosemount people about how they did it. Mr. Sanders asked, where would it be located in the City? There are not many large parcels available. Ms. Polasik pointed out that the hospital is losing part of their property to DOT and the City wants to put Curve Crest through the middle of their campus. Maybe it would go on that separate piece. Their board is open to continuing conversations with her group. They will build the campus in phases. If a wellness center idea goes through that will be one of the early phases. 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Mr. Moore provided the updated 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and explained the progress on several items. He will come back in a month or so with the budget and more information. Chairwoman Amrein remarked she would like to see the area behind the Pioneer Park bandshell, near the dumpsters, landscaped with some kind of designated path to get to the stairs. Currently people are walking on the grass. Commissioner Brandt said the Commission should prioritize what they want to start with. Mr. Moore handed out a picture of the Pioneer Park playground equipment that will be installed. The numbers were finalized with St. Croix Recreation on the state bid. The cost will be $187,000. The Commission budgeted $160,000 in 2019 and were hoping to get some help with this and not have to move funds around. But staff is now looking at what needs to be done to get the play structure done. The City could postpone some trail improvements this year to make up the $40,000 difference in cost. Mr. Sanders explained there are two planned trail improvements: one is along Curve Crest Boulevard from the Cub Foods entrance to County 5, and the other is Neal Avenue from Heifort Ponds to the Brown's Creek Trail. Next year there will be improvements to Neal Avenue so the trail work there could be delayed another year and tied to that project. Page 10 of 11 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2019 Motion by Commissioner Brandt, seconded by Commissioner Christensen, to recommend to the Council to shift $40,000 from the trail improvements budgeted for 2019 toward the Pioneer Park playground. Motion passed, 5-0. COMMISSION ITEMS/TOPICS Commissioner Christensen asked about the parking lot on the east side of Lake McKusick across from Harbor. It is posted two hour parking but he sees cars there piled with snow that have been there more than two hours. As a result, people who want to walk the trail now have to park across the street. Mr. Moore stated it's a public lot. Mr. Sanders said he thought it was a 24 hour lot. He can check on it. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner McGlynn, seconded by Commissioner Snellman, to adjourn. All in favor, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie Kink Recording Secretary Page 11 of 11 tI liwater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA Memo To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Tim Moore, Public Works Superintendent Date: April 19, 2019 Re: Introduction of New Member Stephanie Souter was recently appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. tI liwater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA Memo To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Tim Moore, Public Works Superintendent Date: April 19, 2019 Re: Parks & Recreation Commission Code BACKGROUND The Parks & Recreation Commission will have two new members joining the Commission in the next two meetings. Attached is a copy of the Stillwater Municipal Code establishing the Parks and Recreation Commission, outlining their functions and duties. DISCUSSION The Parks and Recreation Commission can review the code and discuss their role as established by the code. PARKS AND RECREATION § 48-1 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 48-1. Parks and recreation commis- sion. Subd. 1. Establishment. There is hereby cre- ated a parks and recreation commission ("com- mission"), that upon the passage and publication of this ordinance will be the successor to the current parks and recreation board, which is hereby abolished. Subd. 2. Powers. The commission will have the powers necessary to carry out the functions and duties set forth in this section. Subd. 3. Function. (1) The commission must advise the city council and other advisory commissions regarding matters relevant to the park, open space and recreation function, includ- ing, but not limited to, the expansion of and plans for the development of city park, trails and recreational facilities. (2) The commission must monitor and reflect the attitudes and concerns of the citizens of Stillwater relative to the park and open space system and recreational programs and advise the city council of citizen attitudes and policy matters relevant to the park, trails, open space and recreation needs in the city. Subd. 4. Duties. The commission, with the assistance of city staff must: (1) Develop and recommend to the city council, and upon the council's adoption, monitor the execution of a comprehensive plan and park open space classification system for park and recreation facilities in the city and make recommendations for changes it deems necessary. (2) Annually report to the city council regard- ing achievements toward fulfillment of the comprehensive plan and recommend amendments to the comprehensive plan. (3) Frequently visit city parks and keep informed of current recreation programs Supp. No. 66 CD48:3 in order to continually review and evalu- ate the park and open space development and recreation programming. (4) Develop and recommend methods to stimulate positive public interest in park and recreation facilities and programs. (5) Develop and recommend feasible methods of discouraging vandalism and destruc- tion of city park facilities. (6) Develop and recommend feasible methods of financing city park improvements. (7) Serve as a forum for the citizens of the city to voice opinions regarding open space acquisition, park and recreation activities. (8) Promote coordination with the school district serving Stillwater, encouraging the interchangeable use of city and school district facilities and programs to the best interest of citizens of the city. (9) Encourage dissemination of information to and coordination with city organiza- tions interested in the park and recreation involvement such as garden clubs, athletic groups and civic organizations. (10) Encourage coordination with other com- munities and agencies in matters beneficial to the park and recreation function. (11) Develop and transmit recommended capital improvements annually to the city council for inclusion in the capital improvements program. (12) Review and make recommendations to the city council on development propos- als, consistent with adopted policies, ordinances, regulations and the comprehensive plan. (13) Review and recommend items to be included in the park and recreation annual budget. Subd. 5. Staff. (1) The public works superintendent is responsible for the preparation and update of all plans regarding municipal park § 48-1 STILLWATER CODE and recreation facilities and for the com- munication of the plans to the commis- sion. The public works superintendent must coordinate the work with the com- mission and delineate activities in the work program for the commission, in order that it may provide citizen participa- tion in the preparation and carrying out of various recreation and park projects. The public works superintendent must keep the commission informed of all actions of the city council and other city commissions relevant to the function of the commission and with the assistance of the public works director is responsible for the training and orientation of all new commission members. The public works superintendent must cause to be prepared an agenda for each commission meeting and must submit the agenda to the commission in a timely manner. The public works superintendent shall attend meetings as may be required by the commission. (2) The public works superintendent is responsible for the maintenance of park and recreation facilities. The public works superintendent must cooperate with the public works director and community development director in the development of plans for park and recreation facilities and coordinate and administer all phases of park and recreation implementation. The public works director and/or com- munity development director must attend meetings as may be required by the commission and keep the commission informed on park and recreation facility maintenance programs and budgetary needs. The public works director may request to assign a qualified member of the community Supp. No. 66 development or engineering department to assit is carrying out the duties and responsibilities required by this section. (Ord. No. 663, 6-2-87; Ord. No. 750, 1-7-92; Ord. No. 896, 5-16-00; Ord. No. 1008, § 4, 7-7-09, Ord. No. 1014, § 1, 3-2-10; Ord. No. 1094, § 4, 5-16-17; Ord. No. 1113, §§ 5-7, 10-2-18) Cross references —City administration, ch. 22; condi- tions for appointment to city boards and commissions, § 22-8. Sec. 48-2. Use of parks. Subd. 1. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subdivision, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Public parks or park means real property owned by the city devoted to recreational use. Subd. 2. Defacing or destroying property. No person may deface, destroy, diminish or impair the value of public or private property located within any public park in the city including buildings or structures, or trees, shrubs or vegeta- tion. Subd. 3. Parking and driving of vehicles. No person may drive a motorized vehicle in a public park other than on public roads within the park. No person may park a motorized vehicle in a public park in an area not specifically posted with signs permitting parking of motorized vehicles nor in an area posted with signs prohibit- ing parking. Subd. 4. Speed of vehicles. No person may drive or operate a motorized vehicle at a speed in excess of 15 mph in any park unless legally signed for a higher speed. Subd. 5. Open fires. No person may build a fire in any place in any park except in fireplaces or receptacles provided for the building of fires or in an area specifically posted with signs permit- ting the building of an open fire. Subd. 6. Swimming or wading in certain areas. No person may wade or swim in an area in which signs have been posted prohibiting swim- ming or wading. In all areas wherein swimming and wading is permitted, the city council has the authority by resolution to prohibit the use of CD48:4 PARKS AND RECREATION § 48-3 equipment dangerous to persons swimming or wading and to prohibit activities or conduct as dangerous or hazardous. Subd. 7. Dogs and pets are permitted in all City of Stillwater public parks, except Teddy Bear Park, subject to the regulations and restric- tions set forth in City Code, Section 27-1, Subd. 6.a. and Subd. 7. No dogs or pets, except service animals and zoo animals, may be in or upon Teddy Bear Park. (Code 1980, § 48.02; Ord. No. 930, § 2, 10-15-02; Ord. No. 975, § 2.A, 7-18-06) Sec. 48-3. Regulating Use of Lily Lake, McKusick Lake and Lily Lake Park. Subd. 1. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subdivision, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Alcoholic beverage means intoxicating liquor, as defined in the state statutes. Beach premises means that part of Lily Lake Park described as follows: That area bounded on the south by the arena -beach house building; bounded on the west and the east by chainlink fences running north and south to the water's edge and continuing into the water of Lily Lake by strings of white floating logs; bounded on the north by a string of white painted floating logs running east and west. Flotation devices means any air inflated, styrofoam or other buoyant devices including, but not limited to, inner tubes and air mat- tresses, other than a U.S. Coast Guard approved life buoy or life jacket, when properly worn. Lily Lake Park means that property owned by the city used as a public park and abutting on Lily Lake described as follows: Lots 14 and 15, block 20, Holcombe's Second Addition to the city, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Washington County, Minnesota. Also all that part of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 33, Township 30, Range 20 described as follows: Beginning at a point where the south line of lot 14, block 20, Holcombe's Second Addition to where the city intersects with the westerly line of South Greeley Street; thence south along the westerly line of South Greeley Street 195.2 feet to an iron pipe; thence continuing southerly along the westerly line of South Greeley Street 155.4 feet to an iron pipe; thence continuing southerly along the westerly line of South Gree- ley Street 284.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence deflecting to the right 122 degrees 1 minute 692.1 feet to an iron pipe on the west line of such SW1/4 of the NW1/4; thence north along such west line to the NW1/4 of such SW1/4 of the NW1/4; thence east along the north line of such SW1/4 of the NW1/4, being also the south line of lot 15, block 20, Holcombe's Second Addition, to the point of beginning. And also all that part of the NE1/4 of Section 32, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, in the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the NE1/4 of Section 32, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, Stillwater, Minnesota; thence north along the east line of such Section 32 for 807 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence northwesterly by a deflection angle to the left 50 degrees 55 minutes for 386.6 feet, thence north by a flection angle to the right 50 degrees 55 minutes for 1.026 feet to its intersection with a line drawn parallel and 561.84 feet south of the north line of such Section 32; thence east along such line drawn parallel and 561.84 feet south of the north line of such Section 32 for 300 feet to its intersection with such east line of Section 32; thence south along such east line of Section 32 for 1,269.56 feet to the point of beginning. Power -operated watercraft means any watercraft, including seaplanes when not airborne, which is propelled by any means other than sail, oars, paddles, poles, foot -operated paddle wheels or electric trolling motors. State law reference —Intoxicating liquor defined, Minn. Stat. § 340A.101, subd. 14. Subd. 2. Power -operated watercraft. No person may operate a power -operated watercraft on Lily Lake or McKusick Lake at any time. (Ord. No. 888, §§ 1, 2, 2-1-00) Supp. No. 66 CD48:5 tI liwater THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA Memo To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Tim Moore, Public Works Superintendent Date: April 19, 2019 Re: Annual Parks Tour BACKGROUND The Parks & Recreation Commission tours parks of interest annually, usually in June. Two suggestions for this year are Pioneer Park and Prairie Park in the Settler's Glen Development. DISCUSSION The Parks and Recreation Commission should discuss potential sites for their annual parks tour this year. The Commission can discuss and decide final tour locations at the May 20th 2019 meeting. iliwater • H F 8. R T H P l 4 C F HP MINNESOTA PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 22, 2019 CASE NO.: 2019-11 TO: Park and Recreation Commission APPLICANT: Birchwood Landing, LLC of ILHC of Stillwater, LLC represented by the Goodman Group REGARDING: Phase II of Four -phased Planned Unit Development LOCATION: 105 Bridgewater Way PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner In 2017 the City approved a four -phase Planned Unit Development for the Goodman Group (otherwise referred to as the Lakes at Stillwater). • Phase I: o The Lodge: a 139-unit senior living facility o Construction of Bridgewater Way o Public trail connecting County trail on Co Rd 12 to 72nd Street • Phase II: o 30 units of senior duplexes/townhomes • Phase III: o Sandhill Shores: a 70-unit senior assisted living facility • Future Phase: o Grace Baptist Church expansion (est. 300 seats) o Meisterling lot future subdivision (est. 6 senior duplex units, 1 single family residential) AT the PRC's May, 2017 meeting, the Commission recommended approval of fee in lieu of land dedication, with costs credited for the construction of the HWY 12/ 72nd Street trail connection. Phase I has been completed. At this point the developer is platting Phase II which includes 4 lots and 2 outlots of the development; a total of 30 independent living units will be created. Phase II Park and Trail Dedication fees will be paid prior to the release of a building permit. No PRC action is requested at this time. ATTACHMENTS Site Location Map and Phasing Schedule 136 77TH STREET NORTH 1249 12377 SUMMER 317T 32t2.' FIELDS GREEN 3183 3216 6. 3206 osn CT 3219 3213 241 21-9 5229 233237; 12478 ROAD BUT �` 72ND STREET NORTH 224 234 3343 314 L 0 �� .4 t; e 3 co h 55 332 G'T 13359` ' 3168 3362; 370 7729 CSAH 12 7160 120 430 44O 160 160 INT 204 203 212 211 220 2} 228 w 2 3Q4 Q 312 3 30. 349 0 The Birthplace of Minnesota Site Location Adjacent to 107 Bridgewater way The Lakes at Stillwater Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 1 and Outlot D and E 270 540 1,080 Feet LN 89°44'37" E 175.00— — f--N 89°44'37" E 176.80-- 105.04 \ 199.62 \ S 89°43'46" W ©Bolton & Menk, Inc. 2019, All Rights Reserved r r - / \ INFILTRATION BASIN 3 BOTTOM = 910.0 100 YEAR HWL=913.99 L — N 89°44'37" E 128.78-- / /- / /- - /- - / / \ / / / /_ I / I / 1 L— L— l I V L-- N 8 4'371 E 125.00---- Lnr—� LO .40 • ti 1 / N/ LIJ ao FUTURE PHASE n / / /\// / / „A,‘ I / / / _ GE & UTILITY , SEMENTAS PER OF LAKE TSTILLWATER • 3.56 � c Sp • m. L r /NFIL TRA "/ON BASIN 4 BOTTOM = 912.0 100 YEAR HWL=915.62 71— DRAINAGE& UT/LITYEAS THE FIAT TSTILLW EVENT LAWN INFILTRATION BASIN 2 BOTTOM = 910.0 100 YEAR HWL=913.8 EX/STING BUILDING THE LODGE J v 1 T `1 �7 1 I � / L DRAINAGE& UTILITY EASEMENT AS PER j �_-- THE PLAT OF LAKES AT STILLWATER --I----- /NFIL TRATION BASIN 7 BOTTOM = 907.0 1 I 1 y\ V-- 1 )--:-.---11 / • / INFILTRATION BASIN 1 BOTTOM = 912.0 100 YEAR HWL=916.9 PHASE 3 / PROPOSED WETLAND BUFFER AVERAGING LINE BCWD WETLAND BUFFER LINE / WETLAND X BUFFER LINE PROPOSED WETLAND BUFFER AVERAGING LINE FUTURE PHASE y L / / // 1 /11/ ram, // /// WETLAND BUFFER / / LINE r 1 / ♦ CWD PETLAND 'LBINEUFFER • • • )0' y 1 0 X 2X SCALE IN FEET LAKES AT STILLWATER NO. 2 PHASING PLAN STILLWATER, MINNESOTA BOLTON & MENK 1960 PREMIER DRIVE MANKATO, MINNESOTA 56001 (507) 625-4171 LOTS 4, 5, 6, & 7, BLOCK 1, AND OUTLOTS D & E, LAKES AT STILLWATER FOR: BIRCHWOOD LANDING, LLC C/O THE GOODMAN GROUP H:\GOODM_PR\M15118084\CAD\C3D\118084_V_PHASE PLAN.dwg 3/22/2019 2:27 PM JOB NUMBER: M15.118084 FIELD BOOK: DRAWN BY: NPM