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City Council Agenda Packet 06-27-2011AGENDA REGULARMEETING–MONTICELLOCITYCOUNCIL Monday,June27,2011–7p.m. Mayor:ClintHerbst CouncilMembers:LloydHilgart,TomPerrault,GlenPosusta,BrianStumpf 1.CalltoOrderandPledgeofAllegiance 2A.ApprovalofMinutes–June13,2011SpecialMeeting/Workshop 2B.ApprovalofMinutes–June13,2011RegularMeeting 3.Considerationofaddingitemstotheagenda 4.Citizencomments,publicserviceannouncements,andstaffupdates a.CitizenComments: 1)Veolia–landfillpresentation 2)JessieHart,MnGFOA-presentationofComprehensiveAnnualFinancial ReportAward b.PublicServiceAnnouncements: 1)DowntownFinalConceptReview(6/28) 2)BlockPartyatMCC(7/7) 3)Riverfest(7/7-10) c.StaffUpdates: 1)IntroductionofBenRanft,FiberNetGeneralManager 2)PotentialStateshutdownimpacts 5.ConsentAgenda: A.ConsiderationofapprovingpaymentofbillsforJune27th B.ConsiderationofapprovingnewhiresanddeparturesforCitydepartments C.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-55approvingcontributionfromTom PerraultfortheGeneralFund D.Considerationofapprovingcityassistancerelatedtoaspecialeventpermitfor RotaryTasteoftheTowneventonSeptember15thatthePark&RideLot E.Considerationofapprovingapplicationfor1-daytemporaryon-saleliquorlicense fortheMonticelloRotaryClubTasteoftheTownevent F.Considerationofapprovingcityassistancerelatedtoaspecialeventpermitforthe DowntownBlockPartytobeheldonJuly6th SPECIALMEETING 6p.m.-2010AuditWorkshop G.Considerationofapprovinganapplicationforatemporarycharitablegambling permitfortheWrightCounty/WestMetroWhitetailsonSeptember11,2011at RiverCityExtreme H.Considerationofapprovingapplicationsforatemporary2-dayliquorlicenseand acharitablegamblingpermitfortheChurchofStHenry’sfallfestivalon September17-18,2011 I.ConsiderationofratifyingthenegotiatedLaborAgreementbetweentheCityof MonticelloandtheInternationalUnionofOperatingEngineers,Local49for April1,2011toMarch31,2013 J.ConsiderationofadoptingOrdinance#531approvingarequestforrezoningfrom I-1(lightindustrial)toB-2(limitedbusiness)forLots1and2,Block1,Oakwood IndustrialPark(101ChelseaRoad);Applicant:QuarryCommunityChurch/City ofMonticello K.ConsiderationofadoptingOrdinance#532approvinganamendmenttothe OfficialMonticelloZoningMap;Applicant:CityofMonticello L.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-58acceptingstreetsandutilitiesfor CarlisleVillage1st through5th Additions M.ConsiderationofapprovingMonticelloCommunityCenterpoliciesfor2011 6.Considerationofitemsremovedfromtheconsentagendafordiscussion 7.PublicHearing-ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-54vacatingdrainageand utilityeasementsforOutlotA,MonticelloBusinessCenter5th Addition;Applicant:Quad Development,LLC 8.PublicHearing–ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-56forissuanceofacable franchiseintheCityofMonticellotoBridgewaterTelephoneCompany,dbaTDS Telecom 9.Considerationofacceptingthe2010AuditReport 10.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-53forapprovalofthe2011Monticello Parks&TrailPlanandamendingthe2008ComprehensivePlanwithanaddendumto Chapter5fortheParks&TrailPlan 11.ConsiderationofapprovingCitymatchfor2011Phase3acquisitionattheBertramChain ofLakesRegionalPark/YMCACampManitou 12.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-57toparticipateinthePerformance MeasuresProgramdevelopedbythestate’sCouncilonLocalResultsandInnovationand adoptthecorrespondingtenPerformanceMeasures 13.Addeditems 14.Adjournment CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 5A.ConsiderationofapprovingpaymentofbillregistersforJune27th (TK) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheattachedbillregisterscontainallinvoicesprocessedsincethelastCouncilmeeting. SubjecttoMNStatutes,mostinvoicesrequireCouncilapprovalpriortoreleasingchecks forpayment.ThedayfollowingCouncilapproval,paymentswillbereleasedunless directedotherwise. IfCouncilhasnoquestionsorcommentsonthebillregisters,thesecanbeapprovedwith theconsentagenda.Ifrequested,thisitemcanberemovedfromconsentanddiscussed priortomakingamotionforapproval. A1.BudgetImpact:None A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Noadditionalworkrequired B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.Motiontoapprovethebillregistersforatotalamountof$927,716.91. 2.MotiontoapprovethebillregisterswithchangesdirectedbyCouncil. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1or#2,perdirectionofCouncil. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Billregisters CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 5B.ConsiderationofapprovingnewhiresanddeparturesforCitydepartments (TE) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheCouncilisaskedtoratifythehiringanddeparturesofemployeesthathaveoccurred recentlyinthedepartmentslisted.ItisrecommendedthattheCouncilofficiallyratifythe hiring/departureofalllistedemployeesincludingpart-timeandseasonalworkers. A1.BudgetImpact:(positionsaregenerallyincludedinbudget) A2.StaffWorkLoadImpact:Ifnewpositions,theremaybesometraining involved.Ifterminatedpositions,existingstaffwouldpickupthosehours,as needed,untilreplaced. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.Motiontoratifythehire/departuresoftheemployeesasidentifiedontheattached list. 2.Motiontodenytherecommendedhiresanddepartures. C.RECOMMENDATION: BystatutetheCityCouncilhastheauthoritytoapproveallhires/departures.Citystaff recommendsAlternative#1,fortheCounciltoapprovethehiresand/ordeparturesas listed. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Listofnew/terminatedemployees Name Title Department Hire Date Class Brian Nistler Installation Tech FNM 6/13/11 Seasonal Name Reason Department Last Day Class Jarrid Schienbein Involuntary Liquor Store 6/4/11 PT Krista Schuetzle Voluntary MCC 6/6/11 PT Michael Kaminski Voluntary MCC 5/29/11 PT NEW EMPLOYEES TERMINATING EMPLOYEES Book1: 6/21/2011 CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 5C.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-55toacceptcontributionfromTom PerraultfortheGeneralFund (CS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TomPerraultiscontributing$250forJunetogointotheGeneralFund.Asrequiredby statestatute,iftheCityacceptsthedonationoffunds,theCityCouncilneedstoadopta resolutionspecifyingtheamountofthedonationanditsuse. A1.BudgetImpact:None A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Staffaccountsforandreconcilesdonationscontributed throughtheCity. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.Approvethecontributionsandauthorizeuseoffundsasspecified. 2.Donotapprovethecontributionsandreturnthefundstothedonors. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommendationistoadopttheresolutionacceptingthecontributions. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: ResolutionNo.2011-55 CityofMonticello RESOLUTIONNO.2011-55 APPROVINGCONTRIBUTIONS WHEREAS,theCityofMonticelloisgenerallyauthorizedtoaccept contributionsofrealandpersonalpropertypursuanttoMinnesotaStatutesSections 465.03and465.04forthebenefitofitscitizensandisspecificallyauthorizedtomaintain suchpropertyforthebenefitofitscitizensinaccordancewiththetermsprescribedbythe donor.SaidgiftsmaybelimitedunderprovisionsofMNStatutesSection471.895. WHEREAS,thefollowingpersonsandorentitieshaveofferedtocontribute contributionsorgiftstotheCityaslisted: DONOR/ENTITYDESCRIPTIONVALUE TomPerraultCash$250 WHEREAS,allsaidcontributionsareintendedtoaidtheCityinestablishing facilities,operationsorprogramswithinthecity’sjurisdictioneitheraloneorin cooperationwithothers,asallowedbylaw;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilherebyfindsthatitisappropriatetoacceptthe contributionsoffered. NOWTHEREFOREBEITRESOLVED bytheCityCouncilofMonticelloas follows: 1.ThecontributionsdescribedaboveareherebyacceptedbytheCityof Monticello. 2.Thecontributionsdescribedabovewillbeusedasdesignatedbythe donor.Thismayentailreimbursingorallocatingthemoneytoanother entitythatwillutilizethefundsforthefollowingstatedpurpose: DONOR/ENTITYRECIPIENTPURPOSE TomPerraultCityofMonticelloGeneralfund(June) AdoptedbytheCityCouncilofMonticellothis27thdayofJune,2011. CITYOFMONTICELLO ______________________________ ClintHerbst,Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 5D.Considerationofallowinguseofcommuterparkinglotandrelatedassistancein conjunctionwithRotary“TasteoftheTown”eventonSeptember15,2011; Applicant:MonticelloRotaryClub (AS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheCityCouncilisaskedtoconsiderapprovalofuseoftheparkandridelotjustoff Highway25Southforthepurposeof“TasteoftheTown”–afoodandbeverage fundraisingevent.Therequesthastwoassociatedconsiderations: a)Approvalforuseofparkandridelot b)Approvaloftemporaryliquorlicense TheMonticelloRotaryClubisrequestinguseoftheparkandridelottocoordinate “TasteoftheTown,”whichwillbepromotedandheldincooperationwithlocalfoodand beveragevendors.ThispubliccommunityeventisproposedtooccurThursday, September15th. TheeventisproposedtobelocatedintheJeffersonCommonscommuterlot.Event attendeeswillbeaccessingtheareabyvehiclefromDeeganAvenue.Aspartofthepark andridelotuse,thegroupisalsoseekingCityassistanceforprovidingbarricades,cones, andpicnictables. TheRotaryClubisrequestingthattheparkandridelotbepartiallyclosedonWednesday afternoonforset-upbyvolunteerswiththelotfullyclosedtheentiredayoftheeventfor completionofset-up.AsadvisedbythePublicWorksDepartment,thecommuterlotwill besignedwithsandwichboards72hourspriortotheeventtonotifyusersoftheclosures. Fullaccesstoalimitednumberofparkandridestallswillstillbemadeavailable Wednesday. Theeventwilloccurfrom5:30PMto8:30PMonThursdaythe15th.Asitemap illustratingtheproposedconfigurationofdisplayspacesisincludedinsupportingdata. TheeventorganizersproposetoutilizeaportionoftheMullerTheatreparkinglotarea ontheeastside.Thepropertyownerwillneedtobecontactedandwillneedtoagreeto allowRotarytousethisareaforeventparking.Duringtheeventvolunteerswillbe directingtrafficforparkingintothesigneddesignatedareas. ThePublicWorksDepartmenthasindicatedthat,ifapprovedbyCouncil,theycan provideconesandbarricadesforparkingareasonWednesdayalongwithasitemap illustratinglocationsforvolunteerset-up.Directionalassistanceforvehiclesislimitedto parkingareasandnotrequiredforanycitystreets.TheRotarygroupwillprovideanon- sitedumpsterandwillemptyalltrashandprovidefullsiteclean-up. TheMonticelloRotaryClubhasobtainedinsurancetocovertheeventanditsactivities, withtheCitynamedassecondinsured.Individualfoodandbeveragevendorswillalso CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 2 haveinsurancecoverageastheywillbecateringthefoodandservingbeverages includingbeerandalcoholicdrinks. RotaryisalsoseekingCouncil’sapprovaltomoveforwardanapplicationforpermitfrom theStateofMinnesotaforatemporaryonedayliquorlicense.Thatrequestiscoveredin asubsequentitem. ItshouldbenotedthatRotaryisproposingtosetup4largerentaltentsontheparkand ridelotfortheevent.Tosecurethetents,metalsstakeswillbefastenedintotheparkand ridepavementsurface.Aswithlastyear’sevent,Rotaryisagainaskedtopatchand repairthestakelocationstothesatisfactionofthePublicWorksDepartment.TheRotary groupwillalsocontinuetoworkwithPublicWorksstaffregardingpowersupplyforthe eventandwillbeaskedtocomplywiththerecommendationsofstaffinthatregard. TheTasteoftheTownwasdevelopedbyRotaryasanadults-onlydestinationeventthat canbringpeopletogetherforasocialfellowshipgatheringfromnotonlyMonticellobut surroundingcommunitiesaswell.Allpatronstakingpartinthiseventmustbeage21or olderandidentificationwillbecheckedattheentrancedoor.TheWrightCountySheriff willbecontractedbythegrouptoprovideaddedsecurityfortheevent’sactivities. TasteoftheTownwasdesignedtobeafundraiserforthisnon-profitorganization.The groupanticipatessellingupto900ticketsfortheMonticelloTasteevent. A1.BudgetImpact:None. A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:RotaryisrequestingCityassistancefordeliveryand pick-upofbarricades,cones,andpicnictables.Thesewillbedeliveredtothesite andpickedupduringregularstaffhours.TheStreetSuperintendentwillalso prepareasiteplanforbarricadeandconeplacementtoaidvolunteerset-up. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoapprovethetemporaryuseoftheJeffersonCommonsparkandridelot forset-upbeginningat3p.m.onWednesday,September14through10p.m. Thursday,September15,2011,includingtheuseofpublicparkingfacilitiesand CityservicesasdescribedinthestaffreportofJune27th,2011,contingenton: DevelopmentofasiteplanwithStreetSuperintendent,and Notificationofaffectedlocalbusinessesbypermitholder. 2.Motiontodenytemporaryclosureofparkandridelot. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: CitystaffsupportsAlternative#1infavoroftheMonticelloRotaryClub’seffortsand doesnotobjecttothetemporaryuse. CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 3 D.SUPPORTINGDATA: ExhibitA–AerialSiteImage ExhibitB-MonticelloRotaryClubTasteoftheTownSitePlan ExhibitC–SpecialEventPermit CouncilAgenda:6/13/11 1 5E.Considerationofapprovingapplicationfor1-daytemporaryon-saleliquorlicense forMonticelloRotaryClubforTasteoftheTownevent (CS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheMonticelloRotaryClubisrequestingapprovalofanapplicationfora1-day temporaryon-saleliquorlicensefortheirTasteoftheTowneventonSeptember15, 2011.ThiseventisplannedtotakeplaceattheCityParkandRidelotpendingapproval ofthearrangementsbytheCityCouncil. A1.BudgetImpact:NA A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:MinimalstafftimetosendapplicationtoStateAlcohol andGamblingDivisionfortheirsignature. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.Motiontoapprovetheapplicationfora1-daytemporaryliquorlicenseforthe MonticelloRotaryClubonSeptember15,2011fortheirTasteoftheTownevent. 2.Motiontodenytheapplicationfortemporaryliquorlicense. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1forapprovaloftheapplication. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Applicationfortemporaryliquorlicense CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 5F.ConsiderationofapprovingWalnutStreetclosure and useofmunicipalparkinglots forDowntownBlockParty;Applicant:CornerstoneCafé/MonticelloChamber (AS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheCityCouncilisaskedtoconsiderapprovaloftheclosureofaportionofWalnut StreetforthepurposeofaDowntownBlockParty.Therequesthastwoassociated considerations: a)Approvalofstreetclosure b)Useofmunicipalparkinglots CornerstoneCaféisrequestingtheclosureinordertocoordinateadowntownMonticello blockparty,whichwillbepromotedandheldincooperationwiththedowntown businesses.ThispubliccommunityeventisproposedtooccurWednesday,July6th duringtheweekofRiverfest.Theeventisthefirstbeingcoordinatedbyanew MonticelloChamberDowntownGroupwithCornerstoneactingastheprimary facilitator. Similartolastyear’sevent,therequestincludestheclosureofWalnutStreetbetween BroadwayWestandThirdStreet.Theeventwillutilizetheentirerightofway,including portionsoftheboulevardinfrontofWalnutStreetbusinessesinthatarea.Cornerstone wouldlikethestreettobeclosedbetween9a.m.and11p.m.toaccommodatevolunteer set-upandtake-downbeforeandaftertheevent.Theeventitselfwilloccurfrom4:30 p.m.to9:00p.m. Asitemapillustratingtheproposedconfigurationofactivities,includingclosurepoints willberequiredtobedevelopedincooperationwiththeMonticelloStreets Superintendent. ThePublicWorksDepartmentwilltakeresponsibilityforprovidingthebarricadesand conesandwillreviewfinalbarricadeplacement.PublicWorkshasalsocontactedthe WrightCountySheriff’sDepartment.Theyhavebeennotifiedofthedateandtimeof thiseventsothattheyareabletomonitortheactivity.TheCityEngineerhasalso notifiedWrightCountyofthisclosure,asitisclosedattheintersectionofCounty Highway75.TemporarysignagesignalingthisclosurewillbeplacedalongWest Broadway/CountyHighway75duringtheevent,similartolastyear. CornerstoneisalsorequestingCouncilapprovalforuseofthemunicipalparkinglots along3rd Streetforparticipantparking.Aspartofthestreetclosureandparkinglotuse, thegroupisalsoseekingCityassistanceforprovidingandplacingpicnictablesand garbagecansfortheevent.TheStreetsandParksDepartmentshavebeenmadeawareof thisrequestandhaveindicatedthattheyareableandwillingtocomply. CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 2 Cornerstonehasindicatedthattheywillbeobtaininginsurancetocovertheeventandits activitieswiththeCitynamedassecondinsured.Alcoholicbeverageswillbesoldand servedduringtheBlockPartybyCornerstoneCaféundertheiron-saleliquorlicenseand caterer’spermit. ThepropertyandbusinessownersalongthissectionofWalnutStreetwillberequiredto becontactedabouttheBlockParty. TheBlockPartywasdevelopedasawaytopromoteDowntownMonticelloasa communitydestinationforalocaleventthatcanbringpeopleoutoftheirhomesandinto thecoredowntownofthecity,sponsoredbythebusinesscommunityandorientatedto familysocialactivitiesforlocalfellowshipandgathering. A1.BudgetImpact:None. A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Staffimpactsareasnotedaboveandincludedrop-off andpickupofbarricades,picnictablesandtrash/recyclingreceptaclesduring PublicWorksnormalbusinesshours. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoapprovethetemporaryclosingofWalnutStreetfrom9AMuntil11 PMonWednesday,July6th,2011,includingtheuseofpublicparkingfacilities andamenitiesasdescribed,contingenton: Properproofofinsurancecoveragebypermitholder,and DevelopmentofasiteplanwithStreetSuperintendent,and Notificationofaffectedlocalbusinessesbypermitholder. 2.MotiontodenytemporaryclosureofWalnutStreetanduseofpublicfacilities andamenitiesasdescribed. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1supportingtheMonticelloChamberDowntown Group’seffortsandthetemporaryclosureofWalnutStreetbetweenWestBroadwayand ThirdStreet. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: SpecialEventPermit SitePlan CityCouncilAgenda:6/27/2011 1 5G.Considerationofapprovinganapplicationforatemporarycharitablegambling permitfortheWrightCounty/WestMetroWhitetailsonSeptember11,2011at RiverCityExtreme (CS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheWrightCounty/WestMetroWhitetailsorganizationhassubmittedanapplicationfor approvaltograntacharitablegamblingpermitforthegrouptosponsorarafflewiththe drawingtobeheldonSeptember11thatRiverCityExtreme.TheWestMetroWhitetails hassponsoredsimilareventsinthepast. InthepasttheCityhasnotopposedtheseexemptgamblingpermitapplicationsfor charitableevents. A1.BudgetImpact:None A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Minimaltimerequiredforpreparationandmailingof applicationtotheStateGamblingControlBoard. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoapprovetheapplicationforacharitablegamblingpermitfortheWest MetroWhitetailsraffletobeheldonSeptember11,2011atRiverCityExtreme. 2.Motiontodenytherequest. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Staffisnotawareofanyreasonwhythisapplicationshouldnotbeapprovedand recommendsapprovalwithnowaitingperiod. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Copyofgamblingpermitapplication CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 5H.Considerationofapprovingapplicationsforatemporary2-dayliquorlicenseanda charitablegamblingpermitfortheChurchofStHenry’sfallfestivalonSeptember 17-18,2011 (CS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheChurchofStHenryisrequestingapprovalofanapplicationfora2-daytemporary on-saleliquorlicenseinconjunctionwiththeirannualFallFestivaleventonSeptember 17-18,2011.Inaddition,theyarerequestingapprovalofanapplicationforacharitable gamblingpermitforbingo,rafflesandpull-tabsinconjunctionwiththeFallFestival. Theactivitieswilltakeplaceonthechurchparkinglotandgrounds. A1.BudgetImpact:NA A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:MinimalstafftimetoprocessapplicationwithState AlcoholandGamblingDivisionforapproval. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.Motiontoapprovetheapplicationsforatemporary2-dayliquorlicenseand charitablegamblingpermitfortheChurchofStHenry’sFallFestivalon September17-18,2011. 2.Donotapprovetheapplicationsfortemporaryliquorlicenseandcharitable gamblingpermit. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1forapprovaloftheapplications. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Applicationfortemporaryliquorlicense Applicationforcharitablegamblingpermit CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 5I.ConsiderationofratifyingthenegotiatedLaborAgreementbetweentheCityof MonticelloandtheInternationalUnionofOperatingEngineers,Local49forApril 1,2011toMarch31,2013 (TE) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: CityCouncilisaskedtoratifythe2011-2013contractnegotiatedbetweentheCityof MonticelloandtheInternationalUnionofOperatingEngineers,Local49.Thecurrent twoyearcontractexpiredonMarch31,2011.MembersofthePersonnelCommittee alongwithPublicWorksDirectorBobPaschkemetwiththeUnionRepresentativeand Stewardsontwooccasionstonegotiatethiscontract. Theonesignificantchangetothecontractwasthattheuniondidagreetoacceptthesame payincreasesasnon-unionemployeesfor2011andalso2012.Thepreviouscontract includedstepincreasesannuallybutthatwasnegotiatedoutoftheproposedcontract realizingthatstepincreasescannotbeguaranteedatthistimeduetobudgetconstraints. Theonlyotherchangesthatweremadetothe2011-2013contractinvolvedre-writing poorlywrittenportionsofthecontracttomakethemclearertoboththeCityandthe unionmembers. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.Motiontoratifythe2011-2013UnionContractasnegotiated. 2.Motiontonotratifythenegotiated2011-2013UnionContract. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: StaffrecommendsAlternative#1. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Copyofthe2011-2013negotiatedcontract Copyofspecificchangestothecontract CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 5J.ConsiderationofadoptingOrdinance#531approvingarequestforrezoningfromI-I (LightIndustrial)toB-2(LimitedBusiness)forLot1and2,Block1,Oakwood IndustrialPark (101ChelseaRoad);Applicant:QuarryCommunityChurch/Cityof Monticello (AS) A.REFERENCE&BACKGROUND ThePlanningCommissionreviewedthisitemduringtheirregularmeetingonJune 7th andunanimouslyrecommendedapprovaloftherezoning,citingconsistencywith theLongRangeLandUsePlanoftheComprehensivePlan.Outsideofthe applicant’scomments,therewasnopubliccommentduringthehearing. Property:Lots1and2,OakwoodIndustrialPark ThesubjectsiteislocatedeastofThomasParkDriveon thenorthsideofChelseaRoad. PlanningCaseNumber:2011-013 Request(s):AmendmenttotheMonticelloZoningMapforrezoning fromI-1(LightIndustrial)toB-2(LimitedBusiness) DeadlineforDecision:July8th,2011(60days) LandUseDesignation:PlacestoShop ZoningDesignation:I-1(LightIndustrial) ThepurposeoftheI-1,regionalbusinessdistrict,isto providefortheestablishmentofcommercialandservice activitieswhichdrawfromandservecustomersfromthe entirecommunityorregion. CurrentSiteUse: SurroundingLandUses: Theapproximately5acresiteiscurrentlyplattedastwo lots.Lot1,Block1wasdevelopedasasinglestorymetal shellbuildingthatwasusedpreviouslyasabowling alley.Lot2,Block1wasdevelopedasparkingtoserve thebowlingalleyfacility. North:1-1zoning-currentlyTheRink,anathleticand entertainmentcomplex East:I-1zoning-currentlySMA,alightindustrialuse South:1-2zoning—formerSimonsonLumbersite,commercial West:B-2andB-4zoning—currentlyvacantparcelsandBest WesternChelseaInn CityCouncilAgenda–06/27/11 2 ANALYSIS TheapplicantisrequestingarezoningfromI-1toB-2toaccommodatetherelocationof QuarryChurch.Suchuseisdefinedasa"PlaceofPublicAssembly"underthe MonticelloZoningOrdinance.TheCityofMonticelloisthecurrentpropertyownerof thesite. AccordingtoCityordinance,recommendationsanddecisionsonamendmenttothe OfficialZoningMapofMonticelloshallbebasedonconsiderationofthefollowing criteria: Whethertheproposedamendmentcorrectsanerrorintheoriginaltextormap;or Whethertheproposedamendmentaddressesneedsarisingfromachanging condition,trend,orfactaffectingthesubjectpropertyandsurroundingarea;or Whethertheproposedamendmentisconsistentwithachievingthegoals andobjectivesoutlinedinthecomprehensiveplan. Thisapplicationrequestforrezoningmeetsboththesecondandthirdconsiderationfor amendmentasdetailedbelow. ComprehensivePlan Thesubjectsiteisguided(bytheComprehensivePlan)asa"PlacetoShop".Asthe referenceimplies,suchdesignationisintendedtoaccommodateuseswhichareprimarily placesofcommerceratherthanplacesofwork/employment.Therezoningofthesite fromanindustrialdesignationtoacommercialdesignationisconsistentwiththe ComprehensivePlan'slandusedirectionandresolvesanexistinginconsistencywiththe planforthatsite.AlthoughtheLandUsePlanshowsotherreligiousinstitutionsas “PlacesforCommunity”,theplannotesthatdesignationissimplytonotecurrentland usestatusandindicatesthatthedesignationdoesnotprecludethelocalofreligious institutionsoutsideofthoseareas. Thesubjectsiteisborderedonthewestbypropertiescurrentlyguidedas"Placesto Shop".SuchpropertiesarezonedasB-4orB-3districts.Incontrast,propertiestothe eastofthesubjectsiteareguidedas"Placestowork"andholdI-IandI-2zoning designations.Alloftheparcelsdirectlyabuttingthesitetothenorthandeastareguided forlongtermuseas"PlacestoShop".Inthisregard,therezoningrequestcontinuesthe patternoftransitionfromindustrialtocommerciallandusesasguidedbythe ComprehensivePlan. Zoning Intermsofdesiredzoningdesignation,theMonticelloZoningOrdinancestatesthat"the purposeoftheB-2(LimitedBusinessDistrict)istoprovideforlowintensityretailor serviceoutletswhichdealdirectlywiththecustomerforwhomthegoodsorservicesare furnished.Theusesallowedinthisdistrictaretoprovidegoodsandservicesonalimited communitymarketscaleandlocatedinareaswhicharewellservedbycollectoror arterialstreetfacilitiesattheedgeofresidentialdistricts." CityCouncilAgenda–06/27/11 3 Giventhepurposestatement,thedistrictallowssuchlowintensitycommercialusesas offices,financialinstitutions,andpersonalservices(salons,spas,etc.)aspermitteduses andthenallowsincludingrestaurants,childcareandvehiclefuelsalesbyconditionaluse. Inaddition,theB-2Districtallowsanarrayofcivicandinstitutionaluses,including PlacesofPublicAssembly.Giventhetypesofusesallowedinthedistrict,therezoningto B-2furthersupportsthesiteasatransitionalpiecebetweenhigherintensitycommercial usesonthewestandtheindustrialsitestotheeast.AlthoughtraditionallytheB-2would servemostappropriatelyasatransitionbetweenresidentialandcommercialzones,many ofthetypesofusesallowedintheB-2districtcanactasabufferbetweenthetwousesin thisareaaswell. Anotherfactorforconsiderationistheneedtoprovidezoningopportunitiesunderthe 2000ReligiousLandUseandInstitutionalizedPersonsAct(RLUIPA).AsthePlanning Commissionwillrecall,duringtheupdatingoftheZoningOrdinance,theCityAttorney recommendedthattheCitymakeadjustmentswithinsomeofthecommercialdistricts toallowPlacesofPublicAssemblyasallowableuses.Thisrecommendationwasbased onthepassageofRLUIPA,whichessentiallycompelledcitiestoaccommodate religiousinstitutionsindistrictswheresimilarusesareallowed.TheB-2districtwas viewedasthemostappropriatezoningdistrictinwhichtopermitPlacesofPublic Assemblyuses,asmanynolongerfitthecontextofresidentialneighborhoods,and likewisewerenotsimilarenoughincharactertotheclassicretailbusinessesfoundin higher-intensitycommercialdistricts. ItisnotedthateithertheB-3orB-4designationswouldalsomeetthe"PlacestoShop" designationsetbytheComprehensivePlan.However,giventheCity'sstrengtheningof theB-3asanexclusivelyauto-orienteddistrictandthesite'slocationwelloffofHighway 25,staffdoesnotbelieveaB-3designationisappropriateforthesite.Rezoningthe propertytoB-4wouldnotallowthePlacesofPublicAssemblyaseitheraconditionalor principaluseandwasthusnotrequestedbytheapplicant. Basedontheprecedinganalysis,itistheopinionofstaffthattheB-2(LimitedBusiness) zoningdesignationisappropriateforthesubjectproperty.However,asapotentialowner anduserofacommerciallyzonedsite,QuarryChurchshouldbeawareofthepotential forconversionofothersurroundingindustrialpropertiestocommercialuses.Inaddition totheexistingathleticfacility(TheRink),thesecouldincludehigherintensitylanduses suchasrestaurants,hotels,andretailuses,whichgeneratelargervolumesoftrafficand otherlanduseimpacts. Iftherezoningisgranted,QuarryChurch'sintendeduseofthesiteasareligious institutionisapermitteduseandwouldrequirenootherlandusereviewthroughthe PlanningCommission.However,thesiteiscurrentlybeingreplattedintoasinglelotfor salepurposesandtoretaintherequiredamountofright-of-wayneededforthefuture reconstructionofChelseaRoadtoanurbansection.Atraileasementforthe continuationoftheChelseaRoadpathwaywillalsoberequired. CityCouncilAgenda–06/27/11 4 B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoadoptOrdinance#531,recommendingrezoningofOakwood IndustrialPark,Lot1&2,Block1fromI-1(LightIndustrial)toB-2 (LimitedBusiness). 2.MotiontodenyadoptionofOrdinance#531,basedonfindingstobemadeby theCityCouncil. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommendsrezoningofthepropertyasrequested.ThePlanningCommission recommendsAlternative#1.Therezoningrequestfrom1-1toB-2isconsistentwith the2008MonticelloComprehensivePlan,whichguidesthesubjectproperty,as "PlacestoShop".Inaddition,astheComprehensivePlanguidespropertiesdirectly adjacenttothesiteonthenorthandeastas"PlacestoShop",aB-2zoningdesignation isconsistentwiththeconversionoftheareafromindustrialtocommercialuses. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: A.Ordinance#531 B.PlanningCommissionResolution#2011-46–approvedatJunemeeting C.AerialSiteImage D.SiteZoningMap E.SiteLongRangeLandUseMap(2008ComprehensivePlan) F.I-1Purpose&ZoningRegulations G.B-2Purpose&ZoningRegulations H.MonticelloZoningOrdinanceUseTable ORDINANCENO.531 CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA ANORDINANCEREZONINGLOTS1AND2,BLOCK1OFOAKWOOD INDUSTRIALPARKFROMI-1(LIGHTINDUSTRIAL)TOB-2(LIMITEDBUSINESS) THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFMONTICELLOHEREBYORDAINS: Section1.ThefollowinglotsareherebyamendedtorezonefromI-1(lightindustrial)to B-2(limitedbusiness): Lot1,Block1,OakwoodIndustrialPark Lot2,Block2,OakwoodIndustrialPark Section2.TheOfficialZoningmapunderTitle10,Section3.1oftheZoningOrdinance shallbeamendedaccordinglybyadoptionofOrdinance#532tobeapproved bytheMonticelloCityCouncilonJune27,2011. Section2.ThisOrdinanceshalltakeeffectandbeinfullforcefromandafterits passageandpublication.Revisionswillbemadeonlineafteradoptionby Council.CopiesofthecompleteZoningOrdinanceareavailableonlineand atMonticelloCityHall. ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis27th dayofJune,2011. CITYOFMONTICELLO _____________________________ ClintHerbst,Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTIONNO.2011–46 Date:June7th,2011ResolutionNo.2011-46 MotionBy:_____________________SecondedBy:________________________ ARESOLUTIONRECOMMENDINGAPPROVALOFAMENDMENTTOTHECITY OFMONTICELLOOFFICIALZONINGMAPFORTHEREZONINGFROMI-1 (LIGHTINDUSTRIAL)TOB-2(LIMITEDBUSINESS)FORLOT1AND2,BLOCK1, OAKWOODINDUSTRIALPARK. WHEREAS,QuarryChurchhasrequestedanAmendmenttotheMonticelloOfficialZoning MapfortherezoningofLots1and2,Block1,OakwoodIndustrialPark;and WHEREAS,thePlanningCommissionhasreviewedtheapplicationforrezoningpursuanttothe regulationsoftheMonticelloZoningOrdinance;and WHEREAS,thePlanningCommissionheldapublichearingonJune7th,2011onthe applicationandtheapplicantandmembersofthepublicwereprovidedtheopportunitytopresent informationtothePlanningCommission;and WHEREAS,thePlanningCommissionhasconsideredallofthecommentsandthestaffreport, whichareincorporatedbyreferenceintotheresolution;and WHEREAS,thePlanningCommissionoftheCityofMonticellomakesthefollowingFindings ofFactinrelationtotherecommendationofapproval: 1.Theapplicationisconsistentwiththe2008MonticelloComprehensivePlanforPlacesto Shop. 2.Theproposedamendmentaddressesneedsarisingfromachangingcondition,trend,or factaffectingthesubjectpropertyandsurroundingarea. NOW,THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVED,bythePlanningCommissionoftheCityof Monticello,Minnesota: 1.PursuanttoMinn.Stat.§462.357,theapplicationforAmendmenttotheCityof MonticelloOfficialZoningMapfortheRezoningfromI-1(LightIndustrial)toB-2 (LimitedBusiness)forLot1And2,Block1,OakwoodIndustrialParkishereby recommendedtotheCityCouncilforapproval. ADOPTED this7thdayofJune2011,bythePlanningCommissionoftheCityof Monticello,Minnesota. MONTICELLOPLANNINGCOMMISSION By:_______________________________ RodDragsten,Chair ATTEST: ______________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator Old Bowling Alley—Current Zoning (I-1) Old Bowling Alley— Long Range Land Use CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.6 Industrial Base Zoning Districts Subsection (D) I-1: Light Industrial District City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 117 (D) I-1: Light Industrial District Section 3.6 (D) I-1 Light Industrial District The purpose of the "I-1," light industrial, district is to provide for the establishment of warehousing and light industrial development. Base Lot Area  Minimum = 20,000 square feet Base Lot Width  Minimum = 100 feet Typical I-1 Building Types Typical I-1 Lot Configuration CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.6 Industrial Base Zoning Districts Subsection (D) I-1: Light Industrial District Page 118 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance TABLE 3-16: I-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIRED YARDS (in feet) [1] Max Height (stories / feet) Max Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Max Impervious (% of gross lot area) Front Interior Side Street Side Rear All Uses 30 15 30 15 2 stories 30 feet [2] (Reserved) (Reserved) [1]: When any yard abuts a zoning district other than I-1 or I-2, the setbacks for the abutting yard must be 50 feet. [2]: Multi-story buildings may be allowed as a conditional use pursuant to Section 2.4(D) contingent upon strict adherence to fire safety code provisions as specified by the International Building Code as adopted in Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Monticello City Code. Accessory Structures  See Section 5.3(B) for all general standards and limitations on accessory structures. Other Regulations to Consult (not all inclusive)  Section 3.3, Common District Requirements  Section 3.6(B), Standards Applicable to All Industrial Base Zoning Districts  Section 4.1, Landscaping and Screening Standards  Section 4.5, Signs  Section 4.8, Off-Street Parking  Section 4.9, Off-Street Loading  Section 4.11, Building Materials CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (D) B-2: Limited Business District City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 105 (D) B-2: Limited Business District Section 3.5 (D) B-2 Limited Business District The purpose of the ―B-2‖ limited business district is to provide for low intensity retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this district are to provide goods and services on a limited community market scale and located in areas which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities at the edge of residential districts. Maximum Residential Density = Ten (10) dwelling units per gross acre. Base Lot Area  No minimum Base Lot Width  Minimum = 100 ft. Typical B-2 Building Types Typical B-2 Lot Configuration CHAPTER 3: ZONING DISTRICTS Section 3.5 Business Base Zoning Districts Subsection (D) B-2: Limited Business District Page 106 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance TABLE 3-11: B-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIRED YARDS (in feet) Max Height (stories / feet) Max Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Max Impervious (% of gross lot area) Front Interior Side Street Side Rear All Uses 30 10 20 20 2 stories 30 feet [1] (Reserved) (Reserved) [1]: Multi-story buildings may be allowed as a conditional use pursuant to Section 2.4(D) contingent upon strict adherence to fire safety code provisions as specified by the International Building Code as adopted in Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Monticello City Code. Accessory Structures  See Section 5.3(B) for all general standards and limitations on accessory structures. Other Regulations to Consult (not all inclusive)  Section 3.3, Common District Requirements  Section 3.5(B), Standards Applicable to All Business Base Zoning Districts  Section 4.1, Landscaping and Screening Standards  Section 4.5, Signs  Section 4.8, Off-Street Parking  Section 4.9, Off-Street Loading  Section 4.11, Building Materials CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS Section 5.1 Use Table Subsection (A) Explanation of Use Table Structure City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 259 TABLE 5-1: USES BY DISTRICT Use Types “P” = Permitted “C” = Conditionally Permitted “I” = Interim Permitted Base Zoning Districts Additional Requirements A O R A R 1 R 2 T N R 3 M H B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 C C D I B C I 1 I 2 Agricultural Uses Agriculture P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 5.2(B)(1) Agricultural Sales P 5.2(B)(2) Community Gardens P P P P P P P P P 5.2(B)(3) Stables C 5.2(B)(4) Residential Uses 5.2(C)(1) Attached Dwelling Types 5.2(C)(2)(a) - Duplex P 5.2(C)(2)(b) - Townhouse C P 5.2(C)(2)(c) - Multiple-Family C P C P 5.2(C)(2)(d) Detached Dwelling P P P P P P None Group Residential Facility, Single Family P P P P P 5.2(C)(3) Group Residential Facility, Multi-family P P 5.2(C)(3) Mobile & Manufactured Home / Home Park C C P C C 5.2(C)(4) Civic & Institutional Uses Active Park Facilities (public) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P None Active Park Facilities (private) P P P P P P P 5.2(D)(1) Assisted Living Facilities C P C P C 5.2(D)(2) Cemeteries C C C C C C 5.2(D)(3) Clinics C P P P C None Essential Services P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P None Hospitals C P P P C 5.2(D)(4) Nursing/Convalescent Home C C C C C C C C P P P 5.2(D)(5) Passenger Terminal C C C C C None Passive Parks and Open Space P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P None Public Buildings or Uses C C C C C C P C C P P P C P P 5.2(D)(6) Schools, K-12 C C C C P C I I 5.2(D)(7) Schools, Higher Education C C None Place of Public Assembly C C C C P C 5.2(D)(8) Utilities (major) C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 5.2(D)(9) CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS Section 5.1 Use Table Subsection (A) Explanation of Use Table Structure Page 260 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance TABLE 5-1: USES BY DISTRICT Use Types “P” = Permitted “C” = Conditionally Permitted “I” = Interim Permitted Base Zoning Districts Additional Requirements A O R A R 1 R 2 T N R 3 M H B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 C C D I B C I 1 I 2 Office Uses Offices P P P P P P P 5.2(E) Commercial Uses Adult Uses P 5.2(F)(1) Auction House C 5.2(F)(2) Auto Repair – Minor C C C P P 5.2(F)(3) Automotive Wash Facilities P C C 5.2(F)(4) Bed & Breakfasts C C C C C 5.2(F)(5) Boarding House C 5.2(F)(6) Business Support Services P P P P P none Communications/Broadcasting P P P P 5.2(F)(7) Convenience Stores C P P P 5.2(F)(8) Country Club C 5.2(F)(9) Day Care Centers C C P P P C 5.2(F)(10) Entertainment/Recreation, Indoor Commercial P P C C none Entertainment/Recreation, Outdoor Commercial C C C C 5.2(F)(11) Financial Institution P P P 5.2(F)(12) Funeral Homes P P P 5.2(F)(13) Hotels or Motels C P C P 5.2(F)(14) Kennels (commercial) C 5.2(F)(15) Landscaping / Nursery Business P 5.2(F)(16) Personal Services C P P P 5.2(F)(17) Recreational Vehicle Camp Site C 5.2(F)(18) Repair Establishment C P P P P P 5.2(F)(19) Restaurants C P P C 5.2(F)(20) Retail Commercial Uses (other) P P P 5.2(F)(21) Specialty Eating Establishments C P P P none Vehicle Fuel Sales C C C C 5.2(F)(22) Vehicle Sales and Rental C C 5.2(F)(23) Veterinary Facilities (Rural) C 5.2(F)(24) Veterinary Facilities (Neighborhood) C C C C 5.2(F)(24) Wholesale Sales P P P none CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS Section 5.2 Use-Specific Standards Subsection (A) General Regulations Applicable to All Uses City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 261 TABLE 5-1: USES BY DISTRICT Use Types “P” = Permitted “C” = Conditionally Permitted “I” = Interim Permitted Base Zoning Districts Additional Requirements A O R A R 1 R 2 T N R 3 M H B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 C C D I B C I 1 I 2 Industrial Uses Auto Repair – Major C P P 5.2(G)(1) Bulk Fuel Sales and Storage P P 5.2(G)(2) Extraction of Materials I I I 5.2(G)(3) General Warehousing C C P P 5.2(G)(4) Heavy Manufacturing C 5.2(G)(5) Industrial Services C P 5.2(G)(9) Land Reclamation C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 5.2(G)(6) Light Manufacturing C P P P 5.2(G)(7) Machinery/Truck Repair & Sales P P 5.2(G)(9) Recycling and Salvage Center C C 5.2(G)(10) Self Storage Facilities P C P 5.2(G)(11) Truck or Freight Terminal C P P 5.2(G)(12) Waste Disposal & Incineration C 5.2(G)(13) Wrecker Services C P 5.2(G)(14) 5.2 Use-Specific Standards (A) General Regulations Applicable to All Uses (1) Combination Uses In commercial and industrial base zoning districts, combination uses may be allowed within the principal building with each use subject to all regulations in this ordinance. Table 3-1: Base Zoning Districts CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 5K.ConsiderationtoadoptOrdinance#532approvingamendmentstotheOfficial MonticelloZoningMap;Applicant:CityofMonticello (AS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: ThePlanningCommissionreviewedthisitemonJune7th andunanimously recommendsapprovalofthemapamendmentsasproposed.Asnoted,the amendmentsservetocorrectpreviousincorrectionsorinconsistencies. SinceCityapprovalofthe2011OfficialZoningMap,whichcoincidedwiththeadoption ofthenewZoningOrdinanceinJanuary,staffhasfoundthatamendmentstothemapare necessaryforavarietyreasons. First,therearetwoannexedpropertieswhichneedtobeillustratedonthemap.These twoparcelsareontheeastsideofthecommunityandwerepreviouslyassociatedwith theplatsofHiddenForestandNiagaraFalls.Phase1ofHiddenForestwasnever rezonedbeyondA-O(althoughitwaspreliminarilyplattedwithR-1lotconfigurations) andPhaseIIofHiddenForestwasrezonedbyCouncilactionon6/12/06.NiagaraFalls wasrezonedbyCouncilactionon5/22/06.Bothproperties’platapprovalshavesince lapsed.Astheyarepartofthemunicipalboundaryandhadrelatedofficialactionsof rezoning,bothneedtobereflectedproperlyontheOfficialZoningMap. Secondly,thereisonelocationwithintheCCDwherethezoningdesignationis incorrectlyshown.Thisparcel,locatedatthenortheastcornerofLocustandThird Street,isshownonthecurrentzoningmapasCCDwithaCCD-Roverlay.Althoughthe CityadoptedaCCD-Roverlayordinancein2010,itdeniedtherezoningofthisparcelto includeaCCD-Roverlay.Theproposedmapillustratestheremovaloftheoverlay. Inadditiontotheneededamendmentsnotedabove,theproposedzoningmapillustrates thefinalconfigurationoftheSpecialUseOverlaydistrict,whichrelatestotheAdultUse Ordinanceamendments.Whentheordinancetextamendmentsweremade,themap amendmentswerealsoapproved.Themapincludedwiththisreportnowillustratesthe overlayasapproved. Theamendedmapalsoincludesare-organizedlegend,whichprovidesgreaterease-of- use.StaffdidworkwithconsultantMFRAtotrytofurtherdifferentiatecolorsforthe zoningdistricts.Inparticular,theresidentialdistrictscanbesomewhatdifficultto discern.However,thescaleofcolorgradientforthegivenshades(yellowfor residential,redforcommercial,purpleforindustrial)didnotlenditselfwelltoadditional colors.Instead,outlinesareusedtodefineseparateresidentialdistricts. Onafinalnote,shouldCityCouncilapprovetheQuarryChurch’srequestforrezoning, CityCouncilshouldthanapprovetheproposedmapamendmenttoincludethisrezoning request. CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 2 CityCouncilshouldnotethatMonticello’szoningcodeindicatesthattheOfficialZoning Mapcontrolstheactualzoningdesignationofaproperty,andassuch,theCityAttorney recommendsadoptinganupdatedmapconsistentwithpreviousofficialaction. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoadoptOrdinance#532toamendtheOfficialMonticelloZoningMap. Thefinalmapwillillustratetherezoningofthebowlingalleyparcels,Lot1and 2,Block1,OakwoodIndustrialPark,ifthatrezoningrequestisapprovedbythe CityCouncil. 2.MotiontodenyanAmendmenttotheOfficialMonticelloZoningMap. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1.ThePlanningCommissionrecommends Alternative#1. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: A.Ordinance#532 B.MonticelloOfficialZoningMap,current C.MonticelloOfficialZoningMap,proposed ORDINANCENO.532 CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA ANORDINANCEADOPTINGANAMENDMENTTOTHEOFFICIALZONING MAPFORTHECITYOFMONTICELLO THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFMONTICELLOHEREBYORDAINS: Section1.ThezoningmapattachedheretoandincorporatedhereinasExhibit“A”is adoptedastheOfficialZoningMapunderTitle10,Section3.1oftheZoning OrdinanceattachedheretoasExhibit“A”fortheCityofMonticello. Section2.ThisOrdinanceshalltakeeffectandbeinfullforcefromandafterits passageandpublication.Revisionswillbemadeonlineafteradoptionby Council.CopiesofthecompleteZoningOrdinanceareavailableonlineand atMonticelloCityHall. ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis27th dayofJune,2011. CITYOFMONTICELLO _____________________________ ClintHerbst,Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator ORDINANCENO.532 EXHIBIT“A” (AttachFinalZoningMap) County Hwy 75 Chelsea Rd State Hwy 25 85th St NE 9 0th St N E Linn St Pine St 7th St School Blvd Riverview Dr Cedar St W River St M a r v i n R d Jason Ave Dundas Rd W Broadway St Hart Blvd Country La Haug Ave NE Elm St W 4th St Fenning Ave NE Oakwook Dr Ma lla rd La 95th St NE Fallon Ave NE Edmonson Ave NE Mississippi Dr 5th St Country Club Rd Sandberg Rd P e l i c a n L a F a l c o n D r Fenning Ave Walnut St Oak Ridge Dr Oriole La Club View Rd Broadway St Hillcrest Rd E River St Headman La M i l l T r a i l L a Falcon Ave NE Wright StBenton St Elwood Rd Ramsey St 6th St River Mill Dr Wildwood Way Hilltop Dr Mill Run Rd O a k V i e w L a Farmstead Ave Martin Dr 4th St E 3rd St E Red Rock La Gillard Ave NE Maple St Fallon Dr Willow St View La E Grey Stone Ave Marvin Elwood Rd Fieldcrest Cir Fairway Dr Jason Ave NE Vine St M e a d o w L a Jerry Liefert Dr Praire Rd Starling Dr Palm St U nkn own or N o Streetn ame Fallon Ave Golf Course Rd Falcon Ave Kevin Longley Dr Craig La R e d O a k L a Front St 5th St W Thomas Park Dr Locust St M o c k i n g b i r d L a W 3rd St Eas twood C ir Briar Oaks B lvd F a r m s t e a d D r Henipin St E i d e r L a Dayton St Oak La River Forest Dr Meadow Oak Ave Kampa Cir O a k R i d g e C i r M i l l C t R i v e r R i d g e L a Garrison Ave Oakview Ct Dundas Cir Kenneth La Otter Creek Rd Minnesota St Eagle Cir Crocus La Meadow Oak La Stone Ridge Dr Chestnut St 1 2 0 t h S t N E Darrow Ave NE Diamond Dr Pebble Brook Dr Widgeon La Washington St Bunker Cir Homestead Dr Thomas Cir E n d i c o t t T r Center Cir Oak View Cir Sandtrap Cir Country Cir Cheyen Ct Old Territoral Rd Tanager Cir Hillcrest Cir Os p rey Ct Acorn Cir Balboul Cir S w allo w C ir R iv e r si d e C ir Meadow Oak Ct Matthew Cir E Oak Dr S t o n e R i d g e C ir Oakwood Dr Meadow Oak Ave NE County Hwy 75 Hart Blvd Marvin Rd Marvin Rd Wright St Cedar St Minnesota St City of Monticello Official Zoning Map Zoning Districts A-O R-1 R-2 R-3 R-PUD B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 CCD I-1 I-2 R-A (formerly R-1A) T-N (formerly R-2A) I-BC (formerly I1-A) M-H (formerly R-4) Other Mississippi Wild, Scenic & Rec Overlay District Overlay Districts CCD Residential Overlay District Performance Based Overlay District Water 1-24-11 Cou nty Hwy 75 Chelsea Rd State Hwy 25 85th St NE 9 0 t h S t N E Linn St Pine St 7th St Sc h o o l B l v d Riverview Dr Cedar St W River St M a r v i n R d Jason Ave Dundas Rd W Broadway St Hart Blvd Country La Haug Ave NE Elm St W 4th St Fenning Ave NE Oakwook Dr Mall a rd La 95th St NE Fallon Ave NE Edmonson Ave NE Mississippi Dr 5th St C o u ntry C lu b R d Sandberg Rd P e l i c a n L a Fa lc o n D r Fenning Ave Walnut St Oak Ridge Dr Oriole La Club View Rd Broad way St Hillcrest Rd E River St Headman La M i l l Tr a i l L a Falcon Ave NE Wright St Benton St Elwood Rd Ramsey St 6th St River Mill Dr Wildwood Way Hilltop Dr Mi l l R u n R d Oak View La Farmstead Ave Ma r t i n D r 4th St E3rd St E Red Rock La Gillard Ave NE Maple St Fallon Dr Willow St View La E Grey Stone Ave Marvin Elwood Rd Fieldcrest Cir Fairway Dr Jason Ave NE Vine St Meadow La Jerry Liefert Dr Praire Rd Starling Dr Palm St Unknown or No Streetname Fallon Ave Golf Course Rd Falcon Ave Ke v i n L o n g l e y D r Craig La R e d O a k L a Front St 5th St W Thomas Park Dr Locust St M o c k i n g b i r d L a W 3rd St Eastwood Cir Briar Oaks Blvd F a r m s t e a d D r Henipin St E i d e r L a Dayton St Oak La River Forest Dr Meadow Oak Ave Kampa Cir O a k R i d g e C i r M i l l Ct River Ridge La Garrison AveOakview Ct Dundas Cir Kenneth La Otter Creek Rd Minnesota St Eagle Cir Crocus La M eado w O ak La Stone Ridge Dr Chestnut St 1 2 0 t h S t N E D arro w Ave N E Diamond Dr Pebble Brook Dr Widgeon La Washington St Bunker Cir H o m estead D r Thomas Cir E n d i c o t t T r Center Cir Oak View Cir Sandtrap Cir Country Cir Cheyen Ct O ld T e rrit o ral R d Tanager Cir Hillcrest Cir Osprey Ct A corn Cir Balboul Cir S w a ll o w C i r R i v e r s i d e C i r Meadow Oak Ct Matthew Cir E Oak Dr S t o n e R i d g e C i r Oakwood Dr Meadow Oak Ave NECounty H w y 75 Hart Blvd Marvin Rd Marvin Rd Wright St 90th St NE Cedar St Minnesota St $J U Z P G . 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CityCouncilAgenda:6/27/11 1 5L.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-58acceptingpublicimprovementsat CarlisleVillage1st –5th Additions,CityProjectNos.2004-16P,2005-027P2005-26P, 2005-28P,2006-13P (BW/BP/AS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:+ TheCityCouncilisaskedtoacceptthepublicimprovementsatCarlisleVillage1st through5th Additions. Carlisle3rd,4th and5th AdditionswereacceptedformaintenanceonNovember27th,2006. CarlisleVillage(thefirstaddition)wasacceptedformaintenanceonDecember13th, 2004.CarlisleVillage2nd Additionisareplatofthe1st Additionarea. Allpunchlistitemsassembledfortheseprojectshavebeencompleted,andstafffrom boththeCityandWSB&Associates,Inc.hasindicatedtheprojectiscompleteandready foracceptance.Thefinalliftofpavementhasbeenplacedthroughoutthedevelopment. Utilitylineshavebeentelevisedandhavepassedinspection.Streetlightsandcluster mailboxesareinplace. Althoughnomaintenancebondiscurrentlyinplace,theprojectshavebeensubstantially completesincelate2006andhaveperformedacceptablyundertheCity’snormaltwo yearwarrantyperiod. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoadoptResolution#2011-58acceptingthepublicimprovementsat CarlisleVillage1st –5th Additions,ProjectNo’s.2004-16P,2005-027P2005-26P, 2005-28P,2006-13P. 2.MotiontodenyResolution#2011-58andnotaccepttheimprovements. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: StaffrecommendsAlternative#1. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Resolution#2011-58 CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTIONNO.2011-58 ACCEPTINGIMPROVEMENTSFOR CARLISLEVILLAGE,CARLISLEVILLAGE2nd ADDITION, CARLISLEVILLAGE3rd ADDITION,CARLISLEVILLAGE4th ADDITION, CARLISLEVILLAGE5th ADDITION CITYPROJECTNOS.2004-16P,2005-27P,2005-26P,2005-28P,2006-13P WHEREAS,underCityofMonticelloImprovementProjectNumbers2004-16P,2005-27P, 2005-26P,2005-28P,and2006-13P,streets,utilitiesandotherappurtenantworkwere constructedintheCarlisleVillage,CarlisleVillage2nd Addition,CarlisleVillage3rd Addition, CarlisleVillage4th Addition,andCarlisleVillage5th Addition,and; WHEREAS,theCityEngineerandconsultingengineerfortheprojectshaveinspectedthework completedundertheseprojectsandfindsthemtobeinconformancewiththeapprovedplansand specificationsforthesame. NOWTHEREFORE,BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILOFMONTICELLO, MINNESOTA,thattheimprovementsconstructedunderImprovementProjectNumbers2004- 16P,2005-27P,2005-26P2005-28P,and2006-13P areherebyacceptedbytheCityof Monticello. ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis27thdayofJune,2011. CITYOFMONTICELLO ___________________________ ClintHerbst,Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator CityCouncilAgenda:6/27/11 1 5M.ConsiderationofapprovingMonticelloCommunityCenterpoliciesfor2011 (KB) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheCommunityCenterAdvisoryBoardreviewsthepolicymanualatleastonceperyear andmakesmodificationsorchangesasneededtoensurethesmooth,safeoperationofthe communitycenter.TohelptheCouncilhaveafullunderstandingofthecommunity center’soperations,weplantoannuallyreviewandhavetheCouncilapprovethepolicies written. TheAdvisoryBoardreviewedthepoliciesattheirJunemeetingandvotedtorecommend theirapprovalbytheCityCouncil.Therewereveryfewchangesmadetothepolicy manual.Theyweregenerallywereeditstomakethewordingclearer.Thechangesare listedbelow. Page2,3D,changedtoidentifythatnonCityinformationwillnotbepostedon thecommunitycenter’sentrydoors.Thesedoorsareforcommunitycenter buildinginformationonly. Page7,1E,addedadultsupervisionisstronglyrecommendedforallagesinthe Romp‘n’StompRoom.AlsoaddedtoRomp‘n’Stomppoliciesonpage17item 3. Page7,1f,addedchildrenages0to11arenotallowedinthefitnesscenter. ThishasbeenourpolicyinplaceallalongandisidentifiedontheFitnessCenter policiesonpage12.TheBoardwanteditalsoincludedinthesupervision section. Page11,9.Weaddednopublicorprivatedisplaysofaffectionallowed.This hasbeenaninfrequentprobleminthefamilylockerroom. Page16,item2and11.Addedtopoliciestoreflectthechangetoournew paymentmethodofaddingchildcaretotheirmonthlymembership. Page18,DeletedTeenCenterpoliciesandinsertedPublicSkatePolicies.We arenolongermaintainingateencenterintheWarehouse. Page19,item13andpage6item15f,Addedvandalismorgraffitipolicyto roomrentalsandgeneralfacilitypolicies. Thankyouforreviewingthisdocumentationandforcallingmeifyouhaveanyquestions orneedclarificationonpoliciesasproposed. A1.BudgetImpact:Thereisnoimpactonthebudgetwiththisitem. A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:ThisprovidesaclearpolicymanualforManagersand LeadGuestServiceAssociatestousewhenworkingwithourcustomers. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoapprovethepoliciesasrecommendedbytheCommunityCenter AdvisoryBoardfor2011. CityCouncilAgenda:6/27/11 2 2.Motiontodenytheapprovalofthepoliciesasrecommended. Underthisoption,Councilisaskedtoprovidedetailsonareastofocusonfor furtherreview. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: CitystaffandtheCommunityCenterAdvisoryBoardrecommendAlternative#1. Havingapolicymanualiskeytodevelopingwell-organizedandconsistentservicetothe public.Councilreviewandsupportofpoliciesprovidesimportantsupporttotheeffortof administeringpolicies. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: CommunityCenterpolicymanual MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ADULT SPA 9 CLIMBING WALL 14 CONDUCT IN COMMUNITY CENTER 7 DROP-IN CHILDCARE 16 FAMILY SPA 9 FITNESS CENTER 12 GATOR FLOATABLE 10 GENERAL POLICIES 2 GYMNASIUM 15 LOCKER ROOMS 11 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 23 PARTY ROOM 21 POOL 8 PROGRAMS AND CLASSES 22 PUBLIC SKATE; MOOSE SHERRITT ICE ARENA 18 ROMP ‘N’ STOMP ROOM (indoor play area) 17 ROOM RENTALS 19 SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS 7 TRAINERS/COACHES – NON EMPLOYEE 3 WALKING TRACK 13 WATER SLIDE 10 INDEX 24 MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 2 GENERAL FACILITY GUIDELINES: 1. TOBACCO-FREE POLICY FOR COMMUNITY CENTER A. There is no smoking or tobacco use allowed in any area within or immediately adjacent to the community center building. Smoking is permitted outside a 30 foot perimeter from the building, with the following exceptions: B. The Mississippi Room patio will be allowed as a smoking area for renters of the Mississippi Room only. C. There is no smoking or tobacco use on the south side of the community center, with the exception of the patio when rented. This includes all entrances, sidewalks, parking lot and the areas in and around the wheel parks. 2. FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICIES: A. The community center does not allow food brought in from outside with the exception of renters of the Boom Island, Bridge Room, Warehouse and Mississippi Room. B. Alcohol is only allowed in the Mississippi Room and adjacent patio with prior approval of the Event Coordinator. All alcohol beverages must be provided by an approved alcohol provider and requires a Peace Officer, reserved by the community center, be present at the event. The cost of the Peace Officer is the responsibility of the renter. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in any other rental room or in any other area of the building. C. Consumption of food and beverages, for general facility users, will only be allowed in the concession table area and the main hallway. For sanitary reasons, we can‟t allow food in the locker rooms, pool area, the gymnasium, the fitness area (with the exception of water), the Romp n Stomp or childcare, the climbing wall drop pit, restrooms or walking track. D. Red beverages are prohibited on all carpeted areas, the pool area, the gymnasium or any area that could stain. 3. ADVERTISING AND SOLICITATION POLICIES: A. Any on-site solicitation must be authorized by an MCC Manager. Authorized solicitations will be limited to non-profit organization for fund raising efforts. B. Vendor solicitations will not be permitted without a prior appointment. C. The Community Center bulletin board: 1. Will be used to advertise for non-profit organizations community events, MCC programs, the senior center and the library. 2. Items will be not be displayed for longer than 30 days. 3. All posting must be approved by a Manager or a Lead Guest Service Associate prior to posting. 4. The community center will remove and dispose of any material that is not authorized or is not permitted by our policies. No notification will be made to advertiser. D. Banners and posters: the community center maintains advertising banners in the gymnasium. Please see the event coordinator to inquire about cost and contract length. All appropriate and authorized posters will be posted on the MCC bulletin board. At no time will non City information be posted on any entry way doors. 4. MUSIC: Sound levels in and around the facility are required to be controlled and maintained at a volume for individual listening only. The community center does provide music in some areas of the building and will maintain a volume appropriate for background listening. Any other use of music must be authorized by MCC Management. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 3 5. FACILITY PHONES AND CUSTOMER PAGING: A. Emergency phones are located in the pool area, meeting rooms and at the Guest Service Counter. To use dial 9 and then the appropriate number. There is no long distance service available. B. A courtesy phone is available at the Guest Service Counter at no charge for paying MCC customers or members. For all others, there will be a charge for phone use equivalent to current pay phone charges to use. C. MCC will page users on an emergency basis only. The paging system is not available in all areas of the community center. Therefore, if it does not interfere with facility operations, a Guest Service Associate will attempt to find an individual only in an emergency situation. 6. DRESS CODE: A. All facility users must wear a shirt and shoes in all areas with the exception of the pool and locker rooms. Socks, not shoes, only must be worn in the Romp n Stomp play area. B. We strongly recommend some type of foot cover be worn outside the pool area and locker rooms. C. Wet bathing suits will not be allowed out of the pool area, locker room or the concession area. We strongly recommend that individuals dry off completely before entering any area outside the pool and locker room area. D. Any user will be asked to leave the building if they are wearing clothing that is determined to be offensive or inappropriate. The determination will be made by a Manager or a Lead Guest Service Associate. Input from other users will be taken into consideration in making this determination. E. No riding on skate boards, wearing in-line skates, or athletic shoes with wheels will be allowed in the community center or on the sidewalks surrounding the community center. 7. INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL OR LANGUAGE: A. Inappropriate items, clothing, behavior or language will not be allowed in or around the community center. Inappropriate would be defined as racial, sexually explicit, displays of nudity or use of profane or derogatory language. 8. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICIES: MCC will enforce a zero tolerance policy against any type of weapons, drugs, violence, theft, underage use or possession of alcohol or tobacco products. Violators will be removed from the premises and not allowed future access. Law violations will be reported to the Wright County Sheriff‟s Department. 9. PAYMENT FOR FACILITY USAGE: A. Payment for use of the Monticello Community Center is expected prior to use. Each paying customer will be banded with the appropriate band for the facility area paid for. The only free use areas of the facility are the Walk/Jog Track and the Warehouse Teen Center for middle and high school students during its posted open times only. Both areas require sign in before use. B. Any person using the facility without payment will be asked to immediately pay for use at the Guest Service Counter. In the case of repeated nonpayment offenses, the police will be brought in for legal resolution. C. OUTSIDE TRAINER / COACHES POLICY: 1. Outside Personal Trainers or Coaches who regularly use the community center facilities for client training will be required to: 2. Register and sign a use agreement with the Community Center. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 4 3. Provide proof of personal liability insurance coverage. 4. Notify staff of days and times of facility use to ensure no conflicts. 5. Pay a 5% commission fee to the community center for all client fees collected for training at the Community Center. 6. Commit to a no-compete clause in which the Trainer or Coach will not encourage a community center member or customer to another business or encourage an outside person to utilize the community center over another business. 7. The Community Center management reserves the right to discontinue training opportunities for non-employee trainers or coaches. 10. LOITERING POLICY: Individuals or groups lingering at the Community Center for an unreasonable period of time who are not using the “free” areas, or in general appear to be lingering without purpose, will be asked to leave by the manager, supervisor or the custodian on duty. If the individual or group does not comply with the manager, supervisor or custodian, the Wright County Sheriff shall be called for assistance. 11. CAMERA USE: Still or digital cameras, video cameras, cell phone cameras or any type of video recording or surveillance equipment are prohibited from use in the locker rooms and restrooms. If cameras are used in these prohibited areas, the equipment will be confiscated and turned over to the Wright County Sheriff‟s Department for further investigation. Any camera use that infringes on the privacy of another individual using the MCC public areas will be prohibited and camera equipment may be confiscated. 12. REFUNDS: The Guest Service Associate is unable to provide a refund to any individual. There is a refund request form available at the Guest Service Counter. The form will be forwarded to Management for follow up. See CANCELLATION POLICIES (14. Page 5) for refund calculation on membership. 13. INJURIES WHILE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER: The use of any area of the Monticello Community Center is at the individuals own risk. All users will hold harmless the City of Monticello, the community center and its employees. A community center employee will provide assistance, within their abilities and personal safety, for any individual who is injured while using or visiting the community center and City of Monticello. An incident report will be filled out at the time of the injury and forwarded to a Manager for follow up. The City of Monticello does not pay for medical claims for individuals injured while using the community center facility. In the case where negligence is suspected, a formal request for follow up must be made directly to the Community Center Director. 14. CANCELLATION POLICIES: A. Membership cancellations: To cancel a membership requires the payment of a cancellation fee due at the time of the cancellation request. A manager will be given the information to determine if a refund of fees paid is appropriate. If a refund is appropriate, the community center will require a processing fee of $10, which will be deducted from the refund amount, and have a check issued from the City of Monticello. The City of Monticello writes and distributes checks on a specific schedule which cannot be altered or overridden. HOW MEMBERSHIP REFUNDS ARE DETERMINED: 1. All Annual or Three month passes will have the number of months held calculated. 2. The appropriate Continuous monthly payment amount will be applied for the number of months held. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 5 3. Cancellation fees and processing fees will be added to this amount. 4. The calculated refund amount will be applied to the amount paid to determine refund available. B. PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS: 1. Single Day Activity: a. Cancellation request given three (3) days or more prior to class start - Full refund. b. Cancellation request given 24 hours up to three days prior to class start - 50% credit voucher a. Cancellation request within24 hours or after class start - No refund given 2. Classes That Meet For More Than Once: a. Cancellation requests given seven (7) days or more prior to class - Full Refund b. Cancellation requests given within seven (7) days of class start - 50% credit voucher. c. Cancellation requests given on or after start date - No refund given C. RENTAL CANCELLATIONS: 1. Boom Island, Bridge, Warehouse, River Room or Sunday through Thursday Mississippi: a. Cancellation requests received two (2) weeks or more to the rental date will be refunded the full rental amount paid to date. b. Cancellations requests received 13 days to 24 hours prior to the rental reservation will be given a 50% refund of the renal amount paid to date. c. Cancellation requests received within 24 hours of the rental reservation will not be given a refund. 2. Mississippi Room and Little Mountain Chapel: Cancellation requests will be half of the rental amount. If the room is subsequently rented, the other half will be refunded. D. PARTY ROOM CANCELLATIONS: 1. Cancellations given within three (3) weeks of the party date will not be issued a refund. 2. Cancellations before three (3) weeks of the party date will be issued a refund in the amount of 50% of what was originally paid. 15. MISCELLANEOUS: A. The Monticello Community Center, or its personnel, is not responsible for lost or stolen items or personal valuables. B. The Monticello Community Center reserves the right to deny admission or eject anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. C. The Community Center will not be able to provide any personal storage space in the building. Do not leave items overnight in lockers, unless the locker has been rented by you with the Operations Coordinator. Certain lockers have been designed for extended rentals. All other locks left on lockers overnight will be cut. The items will be bagged and retained for seven days then put in the lost and found. D. All community center users must comply with all city ordinances, Minnesota State Statues, Federal Laws and Building and Fire codes. E. LOST AND FOUND: Items found will be placed in lost and found. If items remain unclaimed for two (2) weeks, they will be disposed of by the community center. An item lost, identified by the owner, but left unclaimed for two (2) weeks will be disposed of by the community center. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 6 Items in the lost and found will be considered lost items and as such not the responsibility of the community center. F. No vandalism or graffiti. Violators will be expected to pay for the cost to replace or to repair any damage. 16. COMMONS AREA USE: A. No organized meetings in the commons area. B. No parties, gift opening or cake/cupcakes will be allowed in the commons area. C. No use of balls in the hallway, hacky sacks, skates, skate boards or wheels on shoes of any type will be allowed inside the community center. 17. COMPLAINT, COMMENT OR SUGGESTION PROCEDURE: A. A comment box will be maintained at the Community Center bulletin board. All comments, complaints or suggestions are forwarded to MCC Management for follow up. B. The community center, at any time, welcomes comments, suggestions, complaints or appreciation from any user to any MCC Staff person. Any verbal comment, suggestion or complaint will either be handled immediately, if possible, or forwarded to the appropriate manager for follow up. 18. CLOSURES; BUILDINGS OR AMENITIES: A. The Community Center management shall have the discretion to close the facility in case of a building emergency or inclement weather. Information will be provided on WCCO and KRWC radio. B. The Community Center will block off dates for necessary repairs or maintenance of areas / equipment. The maintenance department will work to open these areas at the earliest possible time. Refund, credits or extensions will not be given for such closures. 19. CANCELLATIONS; PROGRAMS: A. The Community Center will follow the Monticello School District‟s weather related school closure policies. If the school closes due to weather, all programs, classes, and lessons will be cancelled. We will do our best to notify participants by phone or email, however, participants should feel free to check with the front desk for class or activity status. 20. The Community Center Management, Advisory Board and City Council reserve the right to interpret, adjust or change any policy in this manual without prior notification to ensure the safe and successful use of the Community Center for all patrons. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 7 SUPERVISION AND CONDUCT POLICIES: 1. SUPERVISION POLICIES: A. General facility (excluding fitness center): Children under the age of eight (8) must be kept under the direct supervision of an adult at all times. The City will not assume liability for unsupervised children. Underage and unsupervised children identified will be required to call their parents or guardian and facility use will be restricted until supervision arrives. B. The parents or adult supervisors of any minor child will be assessed any damage or additional cleaning costs that have incurred as a result of lack of supervision. C. Pool use during unguarded hours: At no time, will anyone under the age of 18 be allowed into the pool during unguarded hours. D. Pool Supervision, during guarded times: Children ages five (5) and under must be directly supervised by a paid adult swimmer at all times. It is strongly recommended that any child under the age of 12 be supervised by a parent or responsible adult. E. Romp „n‟ Stomp Supervision: Children five (5) and under require parent or adult supervision while in the Romp „n‟ Stomp area. Adult supervision for all ages is strongly encouraged. F. Fitness Center and Walking Track Supervision: Children between the ages of 12 and 15 are required to be directly supervised by a parent or responsible adult. Ages 16 and above may use the fitness center and walking track without adult supervision, however, supervision at all times is highly recommended. For children ages 12 to 15 who have taken and passed the Kid Lifting equipment orientation program they may be in the fitness center unsupervised. Children ages 0 to 11 are not allowed in the fitness center. 1. CONDUCT POLICIES: A. All persons present at any activity on MCC property shall abide by the policies of the MCC. At their discretion, MCC staff or their acting security person may: Order removal of the offender Revoke the permit and order all persons from the premise, without refund or any monetary compensation. Order immediate removal of all intoxicating liquor or substances from the premises. B. Disorderly conduct will be grounds for immediate termination of the activity or event without refund. This will be determined by staff or law enforcement agency. Assistance from the Wright County Sheriff will also be requested for persons or groups who: 1. Conduct themselves in a disorderly manner as to disturb or threaten the public peace, engage in brawling or fighting, engage in offensive, obscene, or abusive language, or engage in a boisterous and noisy conduct tending unreasonably to arouse alarm, anger or resentment in others. 3. Lingering about the doorway, sitting or lingering upon the steps, window sills, railing, fence or parking area adjacent to the community center in such a manner as to obstruct or partially obstruct ingress to or egress from the building, appear to be threatening to users or employees of the community center, or in such a manner to annoy the occupants of the community center. 4. Refuse to pay admission fee required for facility use. C. No profanity, violence, assaultive or abusive behavior or language will be tolerated. D. As a family facility, it is expected that all users of the community center will treat each other with respect and in particular not monopolize any area or piece of equipment that is open to the public. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 8 AREA SPECIFIC POLICIES: POOL: The MCC pool has posted hours when life guards are on duty. During Guarded Hours, any child five (5) years and younger must be directly supervised by a paid adult swimmer. MCC strongly recommends that all minor children be supervised by an adult. During un-guarded pool hours, no one under the age of 18 will be allowed into the pool area. 1. All persons using the swimming pool or hot tubs must take a shower with soap before entering the pool. 2. Any person who is not toilet trained must wear disposable diapers approved for use in public swimming pools. 3. No diving is allowed. 4. Any person having an infectious or communicable disease is prohibited from using the public pool; lesions, rashes (open or in the healing process) on any person are prohibited from using the pool This would include chicken pox, poison ivy, etc. Persons having open blisters, cuts, etc., are strongly advised not to use the pool. 5. Spitting, spouting water, blowing the nose, or discharging bodily wastes in the pool is strictly prohibited. 6. Running, pushing, boisterous, rough play or excessive noise is forbidden in the pool area, showers or dressing rooms. 7. No food or drink, with the exception of water in a plastic container, will be allowed in the pool area. 8. Public displays of affection will not be allowed in the pool. 9. Dogs and other animals are not allowed in the pool area. 10. All children ages 5 years and younger and non-swimmers must be within arms reach of a paid swimming parent or responsible adult supervisor. 11. MCC pool bather load is 250 people. The Life Guards will enforce bather load limits and ask individuals to exit the pool if necessary. 12. No dangling jewelry will be allowed. 13. Street shoes cannot be worn on the pool deck. They must be stored in the locker rooms or available shoe cubby. 14. Remove all bandages, tape, etc., before entering the pool. Gum chewing is not allowed in the pool area. 15. Swim suits must be worn. Cut-offs or dyed clothing will not be allowed. 16. Do not visit excessively with the Life Guards. The job requires close attention to the pool for public safety. 17. The community center is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please lock up all personal items in a locker. We strongly recommend that all items of value be left at home. 18. We cannot allow items that have previously been used in a lake in to the community center pool for health and sanitary reasons. If such an item is to be used, it should be dipped in bleach and dried before use in the community center pool 19. Coast Guard approved floatation devices will be allowed, however, do required direct supervision by an adult swimmer. Large floatation equipment cannot be allowed for safety reasons and out of respect for other patrons. No SCUBA will be allowed and snorkeling must have prior permission. 20. The management reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or eject from the pool premise, any person failing to comply with any of the above health and safety regulations. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 9 AREA SPECIFIC POLICIES - HOT TUBS, FAMILY AND ADULT 1. ADULT SPA: A. The adult spa is for any paying customer ages 16 and older. B. Individuals must shower with soap before entering the spa. C. The spa temperature will be maintained at 102 degrees. A pool this temperature is unsafe for young children, pregnant women or persons with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or low blood pressure. D. It is strongly recommended that an individual not spend more than ten (10) minutes in this spa. Nausea, dizziness or fainting could result from prolonged use. E. The spa capacity is four (4) people. This is to be self monitored. The life guards will step in if the capacity policies are not being followed. F. No alcohol, food, or other beverages will be allowed in the spa. Water in a plastic container will be the only exception. G. No one suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or other narcotics will be allowed to use the spa. H. Public displays of affection will not be allowed in the spas. I. Swim suits are required in the spas. No cut off shorts or dyed clothing will be allowed. J. Spas use chlorine as its sanitizing agent. Chlorine is similar to bleach and may cause swim wear to fade or wear more quickly. MCC will not be responsible for swim wear that appears worn prematurely from spa use. K. General pool rules are in effect for spa use. 1. FAMILY SPA: A. The family spa is for any paying customer ages 3 years and older. Spa users must be toilet trained. For health reasons any person in a diaper will not be allowed in the family spa. B. Direct adult supervision will be expected for users of the family spa. C. Individuals must shower with soap before entering the spa. D. The spa temperature will be maintained at 98 degrees. E. It is recommended that an individual not spend more than ten (10) minutes in this spa. If an individual experiences nausea, dizziness, or fainting they should seek immediate medical attention. F. The spa capacity is four people. This is to be self monitored. The life guards will step in if the capacity policies are not being followed. G. No alcohol, food, or other beverages will be allowed in the spa. Water in a plastic container will be the only exception. H. Public displays of affection will not be allowed in the spas. I. No one suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or other substance will be allowed to use the spa. J. Swim suits are required in the spas. No cut off shorts or dyed clothing will be allowed. K. Spas use chlorine as its sanitizing agent. Chlorine is similar to bleach and may cause swim wear to fade or wear more quickly. MCC will not be responsible for swim wear that appears worn prematurely from spa use. L. General pool rules are in effect for spa use. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 10 AREA SPECIFIC POLICIES: WATER SLIDE: The community center flume slide is 160 feet long with three turns. It is fast and fun, however, due to it‟s speed the community center will enforce these rules to ensure the safe use and enjoyment. 1. The water slide will only be available during posted open hours. If an individual is interested in reserving the slide for a group during non open hours, this can be arranged through the Event Coordinator. 2. Only one person on the slide at a time. Double riding is not allowed. 3. Slide riders must be at least 42 inches tall and be able to swim unattended to the stairs. 4. No waiting or catching at the bottom of the slide will be allowed. 5. All slide riders must ride the slide feet first sitting up facing forward only. 6. Stopping, standing, lying and kneeling on the slide is prohibited. 7. No floatation devices will be allowed on the waterslide. 8. Keys, eyeglasses, swim goggles, jewelry, watches, etc., cannot be worn or carried down the slide. These objects can cause injury and/or scratch the fiberglass water slide. 9. A slide attendant will always be on duty when the slide is open. They will let individuals know when they can enter and use the slide. The slide attendant does have the authority to evict an individual from the slide and/or the pool area based on behavior that does not follow the rules of the slide or the pool. AREA SPECIFIC POLICIES: GATOR FLOATABLE TOY: The Gator Floatable Toy (hereafter known as the Gator) is a large floating toy that will be used in the MCC pool on a limited basis with specifically scheduled hours. The schedule will be available in advance for our guests. 1. When the Gator is in the pool the community center will have a Life Guard designated to monitor and guard the use of the Gator. 2. There is no diving from the Gator. 3. Stay out from under the Gator as the cables may cause a danger to swimmers. 4. There is a five (5) person limit on the Gator at one time. 5. No standing, pushing or leaping from the Gator. 6. Gator users must obey the Life Guard‟s commands at all times. 7. Because the Gator is in the deeper end of the pool, no life jacketed swimmers or non-swimmers will be allowed on the Gator. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 11 AREA SPECIFIC POLICIES: LOCKER ROOMS: 1. The Community Center provides a Men‟s, Women‟s and Family locker rooms. 2. The Community Center will enforce an opposite sex policy in the Men‟s and Women‟s locker rooms. No child, of the opposite sex, over the age of 18 months will be allowed in the Men‟s or Women‟s locker rooms. Family Locker rooms are available to accommodate this situation. An exception to this policy would be after swim lessons to ensure quick access to shower areas for smaller children. However, out of respect for other users, locker room users with small children should use the family locker room whenever possible. 3. Use of the Family Locker Room is limited to families with small children and multi-gender families. 4. The use of cameras, video cameras or cell phone cameras is forbidden in all MCC Locker Rooms. If camera equipment is used it may be confiscated and turned over to the Wright County Sheriff‟s Department for further investigation. 5. There are pay lockers available for daily use. The Community Center strongly recommends the use of these lockers for all personal items. Change for the lockers is available at the Guest Service Counter. At all times, personal items or valuables should be locked up. 6. Items lost or stolen will not be the responsibility of the community center. Valuables should be locked up or not brought into the facility. 7. Food and beverages, with the exception of water, will not be permitted in the locker rooms. 8. Inappropriate behavior or language will not be permitted in the locker rooms. Patrons should immediately report any problems the Guest Service Counter for resolution by an employee or the police as the situation warrants. 9. No public or private displays of affection will be allowed in the locker rooms. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 12 FITNESS CENTER 1. It is strongly recommended that everyone should consult with their physician before beginning any exercise program. 2. Direct parent supervision is required for anyone under the age of 16. Children under the age of 12 will not be allowed on the equipment at all. Children between the ages of 12 and 15 who have successfully completed the Kid Lifting program may use the fitness center without adult supervision. 3. For their safety, children should not be in the fitness area. 4. Entry to the Fitness Area requires a current membership to MCC, payment of a daily fee for that day, or a signed guest pass that authorizes the user to be in the Fitness Area. 5. Shirt and shoes are required at all times. Swim wear, wet or dry, bare or sandaled feet will not be allowed. 6. Use of the fitness center and walking track will require a change of shoes to clean bottomed athletic shoes to ensure all equipment stays in good working order. 7. Please be respectful of others: a. Don‟t monopolize the equipment or areas of the fitness center. b. Disinfect the equipment after use. The Community Center will provide disinfecting wipes. c. TV channels will be set on a first come basis and can be changed with the remote control. Please be courteous to other fitness area users and check with them before changing channels. d. Unload weight plates from equipment after using. 7. The Community Center management has the right to eject any person for violating the rules and policies of MCC. Fees paid will not be refunded. 8. Use common sense when lifting and use safe lifting practices. The community center does not employ full-time fitness center staff. A Trainer will be available one evening and one morning per week, as needed, to assist with equipment demonstrations. Please check with the Guest Service Counter for days and times as they may vary. 9. Fitness area televisions require a personal radio, tuned to the specified frequency, to listen to the audio. Do not turn up the volume on the actual television. 10. Please report any equipment problems to the Community Center staff as soon as possible for prompt repair and maintenance. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 13 INDOOR WALKING OR JOGGING TRACK: The Community Center offers an indoor track for walking or jogging. The outside lane requires 15 laps around to equal one mile, the middle lane requires 15.9 laps to equal one mile and the inside lane requires 16.7 laps to equal one mile. This amenity is FREE amenity of the Community Center. 1. It is strongly recommended that everyone should consult with their physician before beginning any exercise program. 2. The Indoor Track is available all hours that the facility is open. The community center requires that all track users sign in at the Guest Service Counter before using the track. Facility hours information is available at the Guest Service Counter. 3. The Indoor Track is not for individuals under the age of 16 unless directly supervised by an adult and using the track appropriately. If a younger individual is hampering the use of the track for others, they will be asked to leave the Indoor Track area. 4. Strollers are permitted on the walking track. To help us keep the track clean, please make sure the wheels are clean and free of excess dirt and debris. 5. There are directional signs designated by day of the week to ensure comfortable and safe use of the walking track. Please adhere to these instructions. 6. Shirts and shoes will be required at all times. Gym shoes or walking shoes are highly recommended. We ask that track users bring in and wear separate shoes on the walking track to keep the area clean. 7. Bathing suits, wet or dry, will not be allowed on the walking track. 8. No one will be allowed to spit, drop or throw objects onto the gymnasium floor. This action will result in ejection from the Community Center with no refund of any fees paid. 9. No standing on the walking track. 10. Joggers should use the outside lane. Walkers please move to the inside lanes. The middle lane should be used for passing. 11. Do not take up all lanes so as to obstruct other users from passing. Please be courteous to other users. 12. Do not climb on the center railing at any time. 13. Please obey all posted safety and information signs. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 14 CLIMBING WALL: The climbing wall is located in the main hall of the community center across from the Guest Service counter. The climbing wall is 38 feet tall with a center “art wall” rock -like area. The wall features include six top anchors with many routes set up ranging in difficulty from 5.4 to 5.12+, and two 32 feet tall hydraulic auto belay climbing systems. 1. Climbing and general wall use is only allowed during open hours and when staff is on duty. The wall can be rented for groups during closed hours and will only be available for that group. Arrangements must be made in advance with the Event Coordinator. 2. All climbers must comply with the judgment and decisions of the climbing staff on duty. 3. All climbers must have on file with MCC a signed waiver of liability. A parent or guardian‟s signature will be required on a minor child‟s waiver. 4. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult unless other arrangements are made. 5. The climbing wall is included on MCC memberships. Non members will be required to pay a fee to use the wall. All wall users must check in at the Guest Service counter before entering the climbing wall area. 6. The use of the climbing wall is on a first come basis. All climbers must wait behind the belay staff for their turn. Please be respectful of the other climbers. 7. No swinging, flipping or general reckless behavior will be allowed. To ensure rope integrity, please don‟t hang or step on the ropes. 8. No hard-soled footwear, cowboy boots, sandals or bare feet will be allowed on the climbing wall. Rock climbing shoes or athletic shoes are recommended. 9. The MCC climbing wall allows chalk balls only, no loose powder will be allowed. 10. No climbing will be allowed while under the influence of intoxicating substances. The climbing wall staff will make the decision of fitness for climbing. 11. Shoes, coats and back packs must be stored in the lockers or locker room to ensure that the climbing area stays clear. MCC is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 12. Harnesses must be removed after climbing. Climbers cannot leave the climbing area with a harness on. 13. Use of the auto belay system will require review and approval by the on staff person before ascending the wall. 14. Auto belay users weighing 50 pounds or less will need to have a trail rope attached to them. Their low weight will not properly activate the hydraulic system during their descent. 15. Individuals weighing more than 250 pounds may not use the Auto Belay climbing system. The hydraulic system is not able to control their ascent or descent safely. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 15 GYMNASIUM: The community center gymnasium will attempt to maintain an open gym at least 90% of their building hours. All gym closings will be posted at least one week in advance. 1. The gymnasium will be unavailable one weekend per month to accommodate drilling and training for the National Guard unit based within the community center building. 2. Use of the community center gymnasium is included on MCC membership and daily pass purchasers. Check in at the Guest Service counter is required for all users. 3. No food, gum, or beverages, except water in plastic containers, will be allowed in the gymnasium. 4. No black-soled shoes or shoes that mark the floors will be allowed. Athletic shoes are strongly recommended. Bare feet will not be allowed in the gymnasium. 5. No hanging on the rims or nets. The hoops will be set at the ten (10) foot limit unless a parent with a smaller child requests they be lowered. We ask that they inform the Guest Service counter when they are done with the lower hoops so that they can be restored to the ten (10) foot height. 6. Inappropriate language, gestures, or behavior will not be tolerated. The violators will be warned and/or removed from the facility depending on the severity of the infraction. Fighting will not be tolerated at any time and will result in expulsion from the gymnasium and the facility immediately. A refund of any monies paid for gym use will not be given after expulsion. 7. Equipment for the gymnasium can be check out at the Guest Service counter, with the deposit of some form of collateral, on a first come basis. Gym users may bring their own equipment for use, however, MCC is not responsible for lost, stolen or broken items. Stereos or playing a stereo will not be allowed in the gym. Personal music systems with headphones will be allowed. 8. During open gym full court play is not allowed. 9. Ball throwing or kicking will not be allowed when the gym is busy or is deemed a dangerous activity to other gym users by the Guest Service Associates. All throwing activities are required to be under the walking track on the west end of the building for the safety of all gym and walking track users. 10. Throwing or kicking balls or other items up to the walking track or down from the walking track is never allowed and will result in expulsion from the gymnasium. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 16 DROP IN CHILDCARE: The Drop-In childcare is an un-licensed supervised area for community center facility users. The childcare offers age appropriate toys and activities and space to play while parents or guardians are using the community center. 1. The community center Childcare is an unlicensed drop-in child care facility for children ages eight (8) weeks to eight (8) years of age. 2. The Childcare capacity is 15 patrons with one attendant. This will be on a first come basis. Reservations cannot be made in advance to hold a space. This capacity requirement will be enforced regardless of payment method of the user; Childcare added onto membership or daily payment for use. 3. The Drop-In Childcare is open during posted hours only. No child(ren) can be left in there during unattended hours. 4. The parent or guardian of the child(ren) must remain in the community center building at all times. 5. The time limit for Childcare use is not to exceed two (2) hours. 6. The parent or guardian is expected to bring their child in fed. Snacks or meals will not be allowed in the childcare. For children who require a bottle or to be bottle fed, the Childcare Attendant will attempt to assist on a limited basis, however, if the demand in the facility is high, they will not be able to provide the service of bottle feeding. 7. The Childcare will not be able to provide individual attention, toilet training, meals or snacks, care for a sick or injured child, diaper changing or special clean up needs. The parent or guardian will be asked to specify which area of the facility they will be using in case any of the listed situations arise. The parent or guardian will also be notified in the case of: a. The child appears to be ill, i.e. has a fever, a green runny nose, or pink or runny eyes, etc. b. The child cannot be calmed down after ten (10) minutes c. Has a soiled diaper d. Is disruptive and does not respond to positive discipline. 8. The Childcare Attendants will not be allowed to administer medication at any time. 9. To ensure the safety of all children in the Drop-In childcare, all children must remain in the childcare room and will not be allowed to play in the Indoor Play Area also known as the Romp n‟ Stomp. 10. To the best of our ability, we will try but will not be able to completely control, exposure to illness, accidental injuries or injury from another child against your child. 11. Payment for use of the Drop-In Childcare is expected at the time of service or the purchase of a childcare add on can be added to membership. Please do not tip the Childcare Attendant. As a municipal employee, they cannot accept gratuities or they risk termination of employment. 12. Discipline will be handled by using the time-out system, however, if behavior is not modified, the parent or guardian will be summoned to discipline the child further or to remove them from the Childcare. 13. Use of the Drop-In Childcare does require a parent signed waiver and emergency information be kept on file. This information is private and will not be shared with anyone. 14. The community center is not responsible for lost, stolen or broken items. Please label any items brought into the Childcare with your child. 15. The community center asks that the parent or guardian help to acclimate the child(ren) to the Drop-In Childcare area. Children have good and bad days, or may not be feeling well and therefore use of the Childcare may not be in the best interest of the child(ren) on certain days. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 17 ROMP ‘N’ STOMP - INDOOR PLAY AREA: The Romp „n‟ Stomp is for individuals who are 48 inches or shorter. It‟s a wonderful structure that kids can climb on, slide down and just have a great time in. The Romp „n‟ Stomp is in a large room with other fun activities for kids to play with and plenty of room for mom or dad to sit and watch. 1. The Romp „n‟ Stomp is included in community center membership. Patrons can also access the Romp „n‟ Stomp by purchasing a daily pass or by paying an Indoor Play area fee. All users must check in at the Guest Service counter before entering the play area. 2. The Romp „n‟ Stomp is for children 48 inches or shorter and children up to age 8 years. There is a height marker just prior to entering the room. 3. Direct adult supervision will be required at all times for children ages five (5) and under. This does mean that the supervising adult must be in the Romp „n‟ Stomp with the child. The community center does not staff or supervise this room. The Community Center strongly recommends adult supervision for all children using the Romp n Stomp room for their safety. 4. For sanitary reasons. socks must be worn at all times in the Romp „n‟ Stomp 5. Bathing suits, wet or dry, cannot be worn in the Romp „n‟ Stomp 6. Do not change your baby on the floor in the room. There is a diaper changing station in all of the community center restrooms and locker rooms. 7. Have your child use the restroom before entering the Romp „n‟ Stomp. 8. Do not bring food or beverages into the Romp „n‟ Stomp room. 9. Coats, shoes, back packs and diaper bags should be stored in the cubbies near the indoor play area. It is recommended that a locker be used for more secure storage. The community center is not responsible for lost, stolen or broken items. 10. For health reasons, no child who has a fever, has a rash, a green runny nose, or pink runny eyes will be allowed in the Romp „n‟ Stomp. 11. The parent or guardian will be responsible for disciplining and controlling their child from biting, hitting, pushing or other aggressive or disruptive behavior. 12. Use of the Romp „n‟ Stomp is not included when your child is checked into the Drop-In Childcare. The Childcare staff is not able to supervise the Romp „n‟ Stomp along with the Childcare. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 18 PUBLIC SKATE AT THE MOOSE SHERRITT ICE ARENA: 1. The Community Center membership includes free admission to the Moose Sherritt Ice Arena for the published open skate hours. 2. Skate rental is available at the ice arena at an additional cost. 3. All policies established and posted by the Moose Sherritt Ice Arena are in force. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 19 ROOM RENTAL POLICIES: The Monticello Community Center has a number of rooms available to rent to individuals, groups, organizations or businesses. All reservations must be made in advance on a first come basis. 1. Rental rates are calculated on an hourly basis, except where otherwise identified. The hourly fee is not prorated for partial hour use. 2. The City of Monticello requires a Transient Merchant fee be paid for any facility renters who are using the facility for sales of goods. 3. Set up time is not included in rentals. If additional time is required, it must be reserved and paid for. 4. Cancellations and refund policy will be handled as follows: A. Cancellation requests received two (2) weeks or more before rental reservation will be given a full refund of the rental amount paid to date. B. Cancellation requests received 13 days to 24 hours prior to rental reservation will be given a 50% refund of the rental amount paid to date or will be billed for this amount if billing has been set up. C. Cancellation requests received within 24 hours of the rental reservation will not be given a refund or will be billed for the full amount of the rental. 5. The Monticello Community Center is a tobacco free facility. 6. Alcoholic beverages of any type are not allowed in any of the meeting rooms with the exception of an authorized rental in the Mississippi Room. No red beverages of any type will be permitted. 7. Room renters, with the exception of the Mississippi Room, may bring food in from the outside or purchase from the MCC concession area. All leftover food must be taken with the renter when their event is over. 8. Only an approved caterer must be used for all food brought into the Mississippi Room. 9. Regular rates are for individuals or businesses not within the City Limits of Monticello. An Organization must be a recognized organization to be determined by the Event Coordinator. 10. An organization cannot reserve for a resident or regular individual or business; a resident cannot reserve for a regular individual or business. 11. At the time of reservation, payment for the room will be required for the specified hours to be rented. There is an additional cost for facility use, i.e. pool, gym, climbing wall, etc. Check with the Event Coordinator for current rates and availability. 12. Decorations cannot cause any damage to walls, counters, tables, floors, etc. All decorations brought in must be taken down and removed by the renter. 13. No vandalism or graffiti. Violators will be expected to pay for the cost to replace or to repair any damage. 14. MCC and its employees are not responsible for lost, stolen or abandoned items. 15. MCC management reserves the right to deny a rental based on previous experience or if the planned event is not appropriate for the community center building and users. 16. The renter must comply with all City ordinances, MN State Statutes, Federal Laws, Building and Fire Codes. This includes capacity maximums for the rental room. 17. The actions and behavior of the guests of a renter will be the responsibility of the renter. 18. Violation of MCC policies and failure to comply with MCC management and staff will result in expulsion from the building with no compensation or refund. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 20 ORGANIZATIONS FREE ROOM USE POLICIES: A non-profit organization can use the Academy or West Prairie Conference rooms one time per month for a time of not more than three (3) hours for free. The room availability restrictions are Weekdays 4:30 p.m. to closing and any time on Saturday or Sunday when the Community Center is open. City meetings will take precedence over an organization. This free room use is on a first come basis and advance reservations are required. There is no room substitution if the either or both conference rooms are unavailable. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 21 PARTY ROOM POLICIES: 1. The Lagoon or Aquarium Party rooms are reserved on a first come basis with the Birthday Party Reservationist. 2. Reservations are made by choosing the party package that fits the user‟s needs and payment for that party‟s minimum will be taken at the time of reservation. The room reservation cannot be held without payment. 3. The packages chosen may or may not provide food as a part of the package, regardless, no outside food may be brought into either room with the exception of cake and/or ice cream. MCC has limited freezer and refrigerator space. We may or may not be able to accommodate cool storage for either so please plan accordingly. 4. The capacity for each party room is 18. This is building code and fire capacity and will be enforced. 5. Each party has a specific start and end time. The party room user will not be able to enter the room early and will need to vacate the room at the designated end time. Party guests may continue to swim beyond the party end time as long as all their belongings have been taken out of the room. 6. Party guests ages five (5) and under will require an adult be in the pool directly supervising them. 7. The cancellation and refund policies for the party room are; within three (3) weeks of the party date no refund will be given; prior to three (3) weeks before the party date a 50% refund will be given. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 22 PROGRAMS AND CLASSES: The community center will provide programs, classes, lessons or activities on a regular basis depending on demand and instructor availability. We welcome community input into our program planning. 1. New program brochures will be presented on a regular basis and will be available at the Guest Service Counter and on the community centers website. 2. Registration for a program, class or activity will require payment at the time of reservation to hold a spot in the event. 3. Supervision or parent attendance for a program with minor children, will be indicated in the program description. 4. Confirmation calls or notification will not be made. 5. Some programs may have a registration start date and time. This will be indicated in the program brochure or on–line. 6. Non-attendance for a class or portion of a class will not be accepted as a reason for reimbursement or partial refund. If there are extenuating circumstances for non-attendance, the registrant will need to speak with the program director or the community center director. 7. In the case of program cancellation, the registrant, or their parent, will be notified. The community center will make every effort to expedite a refund to the participant if that is desired. The community center uses the City of Monticello for refunds. They use a strict schedule for check distribution. Please talk to the Director for refund date. Other options for refund might include gift card for the community center, refund to original registration credit card, credit towards another class, etc. 8. Refund policies; see page 4. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 23 MEMBERSHIP POLICIES The Community Center does provide membership opportunities for Three Months, One Year or Continuous memberships. Prices are established with the approval of the Monticello City Council and are subject to change. 1. MEMBERSHIP DEFINITIONS: A. Resident - An individual or families who live within the City Limits of Monticello. Proof of residency may be required before discounted rates can be applied. B. Regular - All other individuals or families. C. Non-Profit - A not for profit organization or a 501C3 designation. D. Family - A traditional definition is applied, the parents and their minor children, living at the same address. E. Adult - An individual ages 18 to 54 years old. F. Junior - An individual ages 16 months to 17 years old G. Senior - An individual ages 55 years old and beyond. H. Personal Care Attendant or similar personal supervisor or Nanny - The community center recognizes that some individuals need a care attendant during facility use. The care attendant will be with their client at all times. The care attendant does not have membership privileges and will not be listed on the family‟s membership. All care attendants are banded so as to identify them as care attendants with limited facility privileges. 2. MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS: A. All fees and payments are due at the initiation of the membership. B. Payment requests returned unpaid, will be sent to an Electronic Funds Recovery Company for payment recovery or they will collected upon by and employee or agent of the community center with a non-payment fee assessed. 3. MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATIONS: See page 4 Section 14. 4. MEMBERSHIP ENTITLEMENTS: Membership at the Monticello Community Center includes free use of the pool, water slide, spas, fitness center, locker rooms, walking track, gymnasium, climbing wall, indoor play area, admission to public skate times at the Moose Sherritt Ice Arena, family night in the Warehouse, and discounted rates apply for the drop-in childcare, programs, activities and room rentals. 5. INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT: The community center participates in many insurance reimbursement programs. These programs have policies and attendance requirements that are set by the insurance company and cannot be overridden by the community center. The community center requires an annual membership or a continuous membership and be eligible with their insurance company for the program, the three month membership is not eligible for the insurance reimbursement program. MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER POLICY MANUAL 24 INDEX Advertising, 2 Material-Offensive, 3 Alcohol, 2 Membership information, 23 Banners, 2 Music, 2 Building Closures, 6 Organizations, Free Room Rental, 20 Bulletin Board, 2 Outside Food, 2 Camera Use, 4 Paging, 3 Cancellations Payment, 3 Members, 4 Phones, Courtesy, 3 Party Room, 5 Policy Disclaimer, 6 Programs, 5 Pool Supervision, 7 Rentals, 5 Public Skate Policies, 19 Closures-Amenities, 6 Red Beverages, 2 Clothing-Offensive, 3 Refunds, 4 Common Area Use, 5 Romp „n‟ Stomp Supervision, 7 Complaints, 6 Smoking, 2 Deny Admission, 5 Solicitation, 2 Dress Code; 3 Storage Space, 5 Fitness Center Supervision; 7 Suggestion Box, 6 Food & Beverage; 2 Throwing Policy (gym), 15 Free Rental Room Use, 19 Tobacco Free Policy, 2 General Facility Supervision; 7 Trainer Policy, Outside, 3 Injuries; 4 Wet Bathing Suits, 3 Insurance Reimbursements-Fitness, 22 Zero Tolerance policy, 3 Language-Offensive; 3 Lockers; 5 Loitering; 4 Lost & Found; 5 CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 7.PublicHearing-ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-54vacatingaportion ofdrainageandutilityeasementsaspetitionedforOutlotA,MonticelloBusiness Center5th Addition;Applicant:QuadDevelopment,LLC (AS/BW) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: OnJune13th,theCityCouncilcalledforapublichearingconcerningthevacationofa portionofthedrainageandutilityeasementsaspetitionedbyQuadDevelopment,LLC. QuadhaspetitionedforCounciltoconsidergrantingvacationofutilityanddrainage easementslocatedonpartoftheirpropertycurrentlyplattedasMonticelloBusiness Center5th Addition. TheCouncilapprovedthefinalplatofMonticelloBusinessCenter6th AdditiononJune 13th,subjecttothevacationofeasementsaspetitionedandreestablishmentperthe approvedplatforthe6th Addition.Theplatisessentiallyareplatofthe5th Addition. QuadDevelopmentisworkingwithapotentialbuyer,theMonticello-BigLakePet Hospital,ondevelopmentoftheproposedLot1,Block1,MonticelloBusinessCenter6th Addition.Inordertodevelopthelot,theywouldneedaportionoftheeasementarea currentlyshownoverallofOutlotAtobevacated.Thevacationwillessentiallyrelease thatportionofeasementovertheareaofOutlotAtobeplattedasLot1,Block1, MonticelloBusinessCenter6th Addition,andthenreestablishneweasementsasshown onthesubmittedfinalplatforthe6th Addition.ApprovaloftheMonticelloBusiness Center6th Additionfinalplatwascontingentonapprovalofthevacationand reestablishmentofrequiredeasements. TheCityEngineerhasreviewedtheapplicationanddrawingsandfindsthattheCitydoes nothaveaneedforthepubliceasementforutilitiesanddrainageintheproposedareato bevacated.Essentially,theCitywouldbevacatingonlythatareaofOutlotAneededto constructtheproposedMonticello-BigLakePetHospitalonLot1,Block1. Standarddrainageandutilityeasementsaroundthewestandnorthperimeterarebeing maintained,anddrainageandutilityeasementsneededforpublicutilityinfrastructure withinthelotwillalsobemaintained. A1.BudgetImpact:Budgetimpactsrelatedtothevacationoftheunneededdrainage andutilityeasementsarenegligible,consistingofcostsassociatedwithpublishing andmailingnoticesforthispublichearing,aswellasothercustomary administrativeandrecordingcosts. A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Somestafftimewasconsumedinresearchingand preparingthisrequestforCouncil. CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 2 B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoadoptResolution#2011-54vacatingaportionofdrainageandutility easementsforOutlotA,MonticelloBusinessCenter5th Addition,contingenton thereestablishmentofdrainageandutilityeasementsasdescribedontheFinal PlatforMonticelloBusinessCenter6th Additionandsubjecttofinalutility configuration. 2.MotiontodenyadoptionofResolution#2011-54atthistime. Underthisoption,Councilshouldstatefindingsfordenyingtheeasement vacation,andstaffwillbringbackaresolutionofdenialforCouncilactionatthe nextmeeting. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Resolution#2011-54 Petition&ApplicationforVacation PlatofMonticelloBusinessCenter5th Addition PlatofMonticelloBusinessCenter6th Addition CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTYMINNESOTA RESOLUTIONNO.2011-54 APPROVINGVACATIONOFAPORTIONOFDRAINAGEANDUTILITY EASEMENTSFOROUTLOTA,MONTICELLOBUSINESSCENTER5THADDITION UPONPETITIONOFTHEPROPERTYOWNER,QUADDEVELOPMENTLLC WHEREAS,onMay31,2011,anapplicationandpetitionsignedbythepropertyownerofsaid property,toconsidervacationofdrainageandutilityeasementsasdescribedbelow,wasreceived intheofficeoftheCityClerk;and WHEREAS,anoticeofPublicHearingwaspublishedonJune9and16,2011,pursuantto MinnesotaStateStatutes412.851;and WHEREAS,anoticeofPublicHearingwasmailedonJune16,2011,toallpropertyownersthat couldbeaffectedbysaideasementvacation;and WHEREAS,aPublicHearingonthevacationofdrainageandutilityeasementsoverandacross thefollowingdescribedpropertywasheldonJune27,2011at7p.m.attheMonticelloCity CouncilChambers: OutlotA,MonticelloBusinessCenter5thAddition,accordingtotherecordedplat thereof,CityofMonticello,WrightCounty,Minnesota. WHEREAS,anyperson,corporationorpublicbodyowningorcontrollingeasementscontained uponthepropertyvacated,reservestherighttocontinuemaintainingthesameortoenterupon suchwayorportionthereofvacatedtomaintain,repair,replaceorotherwiseattendthereto;and NOWTHEREFORE,BEITHEREBYRESOLVED,thattheCityCounciloftheCityof Monticelloordainsthattheabovedescribeddrainageandutilityeasementsarevacated;and BEITFURTHERRESOLVED,thattheneededdrainageandutilityeasementsshallbe reestablishedontheplatofMonticelloBusinessCenter6th Addition,accordingtotheplatthereof andapprovedbytheCityCounciloftheCityofMonticelloonJune13th,2011. ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis27th dayofJune,2011. CITYOFMONTICELLO ________________________________ ClintHerbst,Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator CERTIFICATION STATEOFMINNESOTA COUNTYOFWRIGHT Iherebycertifythattheforegoingisatrueandcorrectcopyofaresolutiondulypassed, adoptedandapprovedbytheMonticelloCityCouncilattheirscheduledmeetingonJune27, 2011,andrecordedinminutesofsaidmeeting. ____________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator NotaryPublic:_______________________________ Date:___________________________ (STAMP) CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 8.PublicHearing-ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-56grantingaCable FranchisetoBridgeWaterTelephoneCompany,dbaTDSTelecom (JO/JJ/CS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: AttheJune13thCouncilmeeting,theCityofMonticellocalledforapublichearingas partoftheprocessforarequestforaCableFranchisefromBridgeWaterTelephone,dba TDSTelecom,toprovidecabletelevisionservice.Councilisaskedtoreviewthe contentsofthefranchisingproposalsubmittedbyTDSasrequiredunderMinnesota StatutesChapter238,andconsidergrantingacablefranchiseaccordingly. AsummaryofqualificationsidentifiedinChapter238tobereviewedareasfollows: ThatBridgeWater/TDShasthelegal,technicalandfinancialqualifications necessarytoprovidecablecommunicationsservicestothecitizensoftheCityat competitiverates. Thattheproposedsystemwillprovideamix,levelandqualityofprogramsand services,includingpublic,educational,governmentalandinstitutionalservices, thatmeetsorexceedsthoserequiredoftheincumbentprovider. Thattheproposedsystemhascustomerserviceandsystemmaintenanceplansto ensuretheprovisionofhighqualityservicestothesubscriber. Thatthesystemdesignandproposedoperationofacablecommunicationsystem byBridgeWater/TDS,asproposed,isinthebestinterestsofthecitizensof Monticello. Atthismeeting,Councilwillbeaskedwhethertheywishtoadoptaresolutiongrantinga CableFranchisetoBridgeWaterTelephone/TDSTelecom.Iftheresolutionisadopted, thenconsiderationofafranchiseordinanceandagreementwouldbescheduledfora futureCouncilmeeting.Furthermore,ifCouncilshouldapproveadraftfranchise ordinanceandagreementatafuturemeeting,theordinanceandagreementwouldneedto beapprovedbytheSherburneWrightCableCommissionatoneoftheirupcoming meetings,priortofinaladoptionbytheCityCouncil.Thisprocessisincompliancewith MNStatutesChapter238. A1.BudgetImpact:TDSTelecomhasprovidedadepositintheamountof$2,500to covercostsassociatedwithreview,developmentandpublishingrelatedto issuanceofacablefranchise. A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:PreparationofdocumentsforCouncilreviewandtime allocatedtostaffandCityAttorneyJoelJamnikrelatedtothisprocess. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoadoptResolution#2011-56grantingaCableFranchisetoBridgeWater TelephoneCompany,dbaTDSTelecom. CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 2 2.MotiontotablethemotionandcontinuethePublicHearingatthenextCouncil Meeting(July11,2011),pendingfurtherreviewbystaffandCouncil. 3.Motiontodenyadoptingtheresolutionatthistime. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: Inreviewoftheapplicationmaterial,itappearsthattheoperationofthesystemas proposedwouldbeconsistentwithstandardsidentifiedinStateStatutesChapter238and thereforestaffrecommendsAlternative#1. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Resolution#2011-56 PublicationforNoticeofIntenttoConsiderIssuanceofCableFranchise Letterandapplicationforacablefranchise–BridgeWaterTelephone/TDSTelecom MS238–CableFranchiserequirements MS238–CableFranchisecontent CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTIONNO.2011-56 GRANTINGISSUANCEOFACABLETELEVISIONFRANCHISETO BRIDGEWATERTELEPHONECOMPANY,DBATDSTELECOM WHEREAS,MinnesotaStatutesChapter238providesthatamunicipalityshallrequirea franchiseorextensionpermitofanycablecommunicationssystemprovidingservicewithinthe municipality;and, WHEREAS,BridgeWaterTelephoneCompany,dbaTDSTelecom,wishestoprovidecable videoservicesaspartofitstelecommunicationsservices,andsubmittedawrittenrequesttothe City,whichwasreceivedMay3,2011;and, WHEREAS,aresolutionwasadoptedbytheMonticelloCityCouncilonMay9,2011 authorizinganIntenttoConsiderapplicationsforacablefranchiseandsubsequentlypublished notificationofanIntentforIssuanceofaCableFranchiseonJune2and9,2011,with applicationstobeacceptedonorbeforeJune22,2011;and, WHEREAS,aresolutionwasadoptedbytheMonticelloCityCouncilonJune13,2011,calling forapublichearing;and, WHEREAS,theCityhasconductedapublichearingonJune27,2011,affordingreasonable noticeandareasonableopportunitytobeheardwithrespecttoallapplicationsforacable franchise;and, WHEREAS,theMonticelloCityCouncilhasreviewedthecontentsofthefranchisingproposal, submittedbyBridgeWaterTelephoneCompany,dbaTDSTelecom,asrequiredbyChapter238. NOW.THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVED.bytheCityCouncilfortheCityofMonticello,that theCityCouncilfinds: 1.ThattheBridgeWaterTelephoneCompany,doingbusinessasTDSTelecom,has thelegal,technicalandfinancialqualificationsnecessarytoprovidecable communicationsservicestothecitizensoftheCityatcompetitiverates. 2.Thattheproposedsystemwillprovideamix,levelandqualityofprogramsand services,includingpublic,educational,governmentalandinstitutionalservices, thatmeetsorexceedsthoserequiredoftheincumbentprovider. 3.Thattheproposedsystemhascustomerserviceandsystemmaintenanceplansto ensuretheprovisionofhighqualityservicestothesubscriber. 4.Thatthesystemdesignandproposedoperationofacablecommunicationsystem byTDSTelecom,asproposed,isinthebestinterestsofthecitizensoftheCityof Monticello, BEITFURTHERRESOLVED,thattheCityofMonticelloherebystatesitintenttogranta cablefranchisetoBridgeWaterTelephoneCompany,dbaTDSTelecom,andwillconsider approvalofadraftfranchiseordinanceandagreementwithTDSTelecomatanupcoming Councilmeeting;and, BEITFURTHERRESOLVED,thatadoptionofafinalcablefranchiseordinanceand agreementissubjecttoapprovalbytheSherburneWrightCableCommission. ADOPTEDBY theCityCouncilofMonticello,Minnesotathis27th dayofJune,2011. CITYOFMONTICELLO _________________________________ ClintHerbst,Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator CERTIFICATION STATEOFMINNESOTA COUNTYOFWRIGHT Iherebycertifythattheforegoingisatrueandcorrectcopyofaresolutiondulypassed, adoptedandapprovedbytheMonticelloCityCouncilattheirscheduledmeetingonJune27, 2011,andrecordedinminutesofsaidmeeting. ____________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator NotaryPublic:_______________________________ Date:___________________________ (STAMP) CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A CABLE FRANCHISE Notice is hereby given that it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Monticello, Wright County, Minnesota, to consider issuance of a franchise authorizing operation of a system to provide cable service in the City. This notice is given in accordance with Minnesota law, Chapter 238. Any person seeking to provide cable service must submit an application. Copies of the official application instructions are available upon request at City Hall. 1. Applications in response to this Notice must be submitted to the City no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Submissions to be turned in at Monticello City Hall, 505 Walnut St, Suite 1, Monticello MN 55362, Attn: City Administrator. 2. Applications must be in writing, notarized, and consistent with the application instructions. Applicants must submit an original and two copies of the application. 3. Each application shall be submitted along with an application fee of $2500.00 in the form of a certified check made payable to the City of Monticello, Minnesota. 4. Applicants are requested to be present at a public hearing before the City Council beginning at 7 p.m. on June 27, 2011. 5. The minimum system design and services to be offered must meet or exceed those required of the incumbent cable operator pursuant to the City’s existing cable franchise. The desired design includes a system: serving the entire City based on a reasonable service area/line extension policy; capable of delivering in excess of 100 video programmed channels with the potential for increasing channels; providing a reasonable number of public, educational and governmental access channels and reasonable access support, and; providing connections and free services to the City Hall and other City facilities. Desired operations and services include: reasonable rates; a mix, level and quality of programs and services comparable to other systems, and; customer service and system maintenance plans to ensure the provision of high quality services to the subscriber. 6. Factors that will be considered in evaluating applications and making determinations are as follows: a. Compliance with the statutory requirements, this notice, and the application instructions; b. The proposed system design; c. The programs and services offered initially and plans and processes for adding programs and services; d. The initial service area and the line extension policy; e. The time for construction and/or initial service provision; f. Customer service policies and system testing; g. The legal, technical, and financial qualifications of the applicant; h. The proposal for community services, including public, educational, and governmental access and/or institutional network services; and i. Other factors deemed relevant by the City Council. 7. In no event will submission of a conforming application entitle any applicant to receive a franchise and the City expressly reserves the right to reject both conforming and non- conforming applications. 8. Any applicant(s) selected by the City Council will be required to accept the Franchise granted within thirty (30) days after adoption. Applicants will be required to reimburse the City for any expenses not covered by the application fee. Any questions concerning applications should be directed to: City Administrator, Monticello City Hall, 505 Walnut Street, Suite 1, Monticello MN 55362. (Phone number: 763.271.3215.) Publish in: Monticello Times on June 2 and 9, 2011. [Reminder: An Affidavit of Publication is required for each publication.] 1 MINNESOTA STATUTES 2010 238.084 238.084 REQUIRED CONTENTS OF FRANCHISE ORDINANCE. Subdivision 1.All systems.The following requirements apply to all cable communications systems unless provided otherwise: (a)a provision that the franchise shall comply with the Minnesota franchise standards contained in this section; (b)a provision requiring the franchisee and the franchising authority to conform to state laws and rules regarding cable communications not later than one year after they become effective, unless otherwise stated,and to conform to federal laws and regulations regarding cable as they become effective; (c)a provision limiting the initial and renewal franchise term to not more than 15 years each; (d)a provision specifying that the franchise must be nonexclusive; (e)a provision prohibiting sale or transfer of the franchise or sale or transfer of stock so as to create a new controlling interest under section 238.083,except at the approval of the franchising authority,which approval must not be unreasonably withheld,and conditioned that the sale or transfer is completed pursuant to section 238.083; (f)a provision granting the franchising authority collecting a franchise fee the authority to audit the franchisee's accounting and financial records upon reasonable notice,and requiring that the franchisee file with the franchising authority annually reports of gross subscriber revenues and other information as the franchising authority deems appropriate; (g)provisions specifying: (1)current subscriber charges or that the current charges are available for public inspection in the municipality; (2)the length and terms of residential subscriber contracts,if they exist,or that the current length and terms of residential subscriber contracts are available for public inspection in the municipality;and (3)the procedure by which subscriber charges are established,unless such a provision is contrary to state or federal law; (h)a provision indicating by title the office or officer of the franchising authority that is responsible for the continuing administration of the franchise; (i)a provision requiring the franchisee to indemnify and hold harmless the franchising authority during the term of the franchise,and maintain throughout the term of the franchise liability insurance in an amount as the franchising authority may require insuring both the franchising authority and the franchisee with regard to damages and penalties that they may legally be required to pay as a result of the exercise of the franchise; (j)a provision that at the time the franchise becomes effective and thereafter until the franchisee has liquidated all of its obligation with the franchising authority,the franchisee shall furnish a performance bond,certificate of deposit,or other type of instrument approved by the franchising authority in an amount as the franchising authority deems to be adequate compensation for damages resulting from the franchisee's nonperformance.The franchising authority may,from year to year and in its sole discretion,reduce the amount of the performance bond or instrument; Copyright ©2010 by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes,State of Minnesota.All Rights Reserved. 2 MINNESOTA STATUTES 2010 238.084 (k)a provision that nothing contained in the franchise relieves a person from liability arising out of the failure to exercise reasonable care to avoid injuring the franchisee's facilities while performing work connected with grading,regrading,or changing the line of a street or public place or with the construction or reconstruction of a sewer or water system; (l)a provision that the franchisee's technical ability,financial condition,and legal qualification were considered and approved by the franchising authority in a full public proceeding that afforded reasonable notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard; (m)a provision in initial franchises identifying the system capacity and technical design and a schedule showing: (1)that construction of the cable communications system must commence no later than 240 days after the granting of the franchise; (2)that construction of the cable communications system must proceed at a reasonable rate of not less than 50 plant miles constructed per year of the franchise term; (3)that construction throughout the authorized franchise area must be substantially completed within five years of the granting of the franchise;and (4)that the requirement of this section be waived by the franchising authority only upon occurrence of unforeseen events or acts of God; (n)unless otherwise already provided for by local law,a provision that the franchisee shall obtain a permit from the proper municipal authority before commencing construction of a cable communications system,including the opening or disturbance of a street,sidewalk,driveway,or public place.The provision must specify remedies available to the franchising authority in cases where the franchisee fails to meet the conditions of the permit; (o)unless otherwise already provided for by local law,a provision that wires,conduits, cable,and other property and facilities of the franchisee be located,constructed,installed, and maintained in compliance with applicable codes.The provision must also specify that the franchisee keep and maintain its property so as not to unnecessarily interfere with the usual and customary trade,traffic,or travel upon the streets and public places of the franchise area or endanger the life or property of any person; (p)unless otherwise already provided for by local law,a provision that the franchising authority and the franchisee shall establish a procedure in the franchise for the relocation or removal of the franchisee's wires,conduits,cables,and other property located in the street, right-of-way,or public place whenever the franchising authority undertakes public improvements that affect the cable equipment; (q)a provision incorporating by reference as a minimum the technical standards promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission relating to cable communications systems contained in subpart K of part 76 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules and regulations relating to cable communications systems and found in Code of Federal Regulations,title 47,sections 76.601 to 76.617.The results of tests required by the Federal Communications Commission must be filed within ten days of the conduct of the tests with the franchising authority; (r)a provision establishing how the franchising authority and the person operating a cable communications system shall determine who is to bear the costs of required special testing; Copyright ©2010 by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes,State of Minnesota.All Rights Reserved. 3 MINNESOTA STATUTES 2010 238.084 (s)a provision stating that no signals of a class IV cable communications channel may be transmitted from a subscriber terminal for purposes of monitoring individual viewing patterns or practices without the express written permission of the subscriber.The request for permission must be contained in a separate document with a prominent statement that the subscriber is authorizing the permission in full knowledge of its provisions.The written permission must be for a limited period of time not to exceed one year,which is renewable at the option of the subscriber. No penalty may be invoked for a subscriber's failure to provide or renew the authorization.The authorization is revocable at any time by the subscriber without penalty of any kind; (1)No information or data obtained by monitoring transmission of a signal from a subscriber terminal,including but not limited to lists of the names and addresses of the subscribers or lists that identify the viewing habits of subscribers,may be sold or otherwise made available to any person other than to the company and its employees for internal business use,or to the subscriber who is the subject of that information,unless the company has received specific written authorization from the subscriber to make the data available; (2)Written permission from the subscriber must not be required for the systems conducting systemwide or individually addressed electronic sweeps for the purpose of verifying system integrity or monitoring for the purpose of billing.Confidentiality of this information is subject to clause (1); (3)For purposes of this provision,a "class IV cable communications channel"means a signaling path provided by a cable communications system to transmit signals of any type from a subscriber terminal to another point in the communications system; (t)a provision specifying the procedure for the investigation and resolution by the franchisee of complaints regarding quality of service,equipment malfunction,billing disputes,and other matters; (u)a provision requiring that at least a toll-free or collect telephone number for the reception of complaints be provided to the subscriber and that the franchisee shall maintain a repair service capable of responding to subscriber complaints or requests for service within 24 hours after receipt of the complaint or request.A provision must also state who will bear the costs included in making these repairs,adjustments,or installations; (v)a provision granting the franchising authority the right to terminate and cancel the franchise and the rights and privileges of the franchise if the franchisee substantially violates a provision of the franchise ordinance,attempts to evade the provisions of the franchise ordinance, or practices fraud or deceit upon the franchising authority.The municipality shall provide the franchisee with a written notice of the cause for termination and its intention to terminate the franchise and shall allow the franchisee a minimum of 30 days after service of the notice in which to correct the violation.The franchisee must be provided with an opportunity to be heard at a public hearing before the governing body of the municipality before the termination of the franchise; (w)a provision that no person operating a cable communications system,notwithstanding any provision in a franchise,may abandon a cable communications system or a portion of it without having given three months prior written notice to the franchising authority.No person operating a cable communications system may abandon a cable communications system or a portion of it without compensating the franchising authority for damages resulting to it from the abandonment; Copyright ©2010 by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes,State of Minnesota.All Rights Reserved. 4 MINNESOTA STATUTES 2010 238.084 (x)a provision requiring that upon termination or forfeiture of a franchise,unless otherwise required by applicable law,the franchisee shall remove its cable,wires,and appliances from the streets,alleys,and other public places within the franchise area if the franchising authority so requests,and a procedure to be followed in the event the franchisee fails to remove its cable, wires,and appliances from the streets,alleys,and other public places within the franchise area; (y)a provision that when a franchise or cable system is to be transferred or sold,the franchising authority has the right to purchase the system; (z)a provision establishing the minimum number of access channels that the franchisee shall make available.This provision must require that the franchisee shall provide to each of its subscribers who receive some or all of the services offered on the system,reception on at least one specially designated access channel.The provision may require the franchisee to provide separate public access channels available for use by the general public on a first-come,first-served, nondiscriminatory basis;local educational access channels;local governmental access channels; and channels available for lease on a first-come,first-served,nondiscriminatory basis by commercial and noncommercial users.The provision may require that whenever the specially designated access channel required by this paragraph is in use during 80 percent of the weekdays, Monday through Friday,for 80 percent of the time during a consecutive three-hour period for six weeks running,and there is a demand for use of an additional channel for the same purpose,the franchisee has six months in which to provide a new,specially designated access channel for the same purpose;provided that,the provision of the additional channel or channels does not require the cable system to install converters.The VHF spectrum must be used for one of the public, educational,or governmental specially designated access channels required in this paragraph.The provision must also require that the franchisee shall establish rules for the administration of the specially designated access channel,unless such channel is administered by a municipality; (aa)a provision specifying the minimum equipment that the franchisee shall make available for public use.The provision may require the franchisee to make readily available for public use at least the minimal equipment necessary for the production of programming and playback of prerecorded programs for the access channels.The provision may require that,upon request,the franchisee,at minimum,shall also make readily available the minimum equipment necessary to make it possible to record programs at remote locations with battery-operated portable equipment;and (bb)for a franchise in the metropolitan area,as defined in section 473.121,a provision designating the standard VHF channel 6 for uniform regional channel usage as required in sections 238.02,subdivision 31c,and 238.43. Subd.2.[Repealed,2004 c 261 art 7 s 29] Subd.3.[Repealed,2004 c 261 art 7 s 29] Subd.4.Additional terms and conditions permitted.A franchise may contain additional terms and conditions as the municipality and the franchisee deem appropriate,provided the additional terms and conditions are consistent with federal and state law. Subd.5.[Repealed,2004 c 261 art 7 s 29] History:1985 c 285 s 23;2004 c 261 art 7 s 8,28 Copyright ©2010 by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes,State of Minnesota.All Rights Reserved. CityCouncilAgenda:6/2711 1 9.Considerationofacceptingthe2010AuditReport (TK/JO) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: Inkeepingwithoperationoftransparentorganizationstrustedwithproperlymanaging publicdollars,allcitiesarerequiredtohaveaprivatethirdpartyconductanannualaudit ofitsfinancialstatements.TheauditfirmofMalloy,Montague,Karnowski,Radosevich &Co.,P.A.(MMKR)conductedtheaudit,whichisthefourthyearforthefirmauditing theCity.Inaddition,theCity’s2009ComprehensiveAnnualFinancialReport(CAFR) receivedtheGovernmentFinanceOfficersAssociation’s(GFOA)Certificateof AchievementforExcellenceinFinancialReportingforthefirsttime,andthe2010CAFR isinthesameformatsostaffcanapplyfortheawardonceagain. Theauditfindingsfor2010showedcontinuedimprovementovertheresultsinpastyears andreflecttheongoingpositivematurationofourfinancialsystemsunderthecurrent FinancialDepartmentandCityAdministration.Theauditprocesswasmoredifficult thanlastyearwiththechangeintheassistantfinancedirector.Itshouldbenotedthat thatbothfindingsarerepeatfindingsfromlastyear’saudit. In2009theCitywasrequiredtohaveasingleauditontheFEMAGrantthatthefire departmentreceivedfornewradioequipment.The2010auditdidnotrequireasingle audittobecompleted. AgaintheCity’sCAFRwaspreparedinaformattoreceiveGFOA’sCertificateof AchievementforExcellenceinFinancialReporting.Byhavingthereportinthisformat, theCity’sreportcanbeeasilycomparedtoothercity’sfinancialreportsfromaroundthe countryandcouldhelptheCityachieveanevenbetterbondrating.AnareathatIthink willbeofvalueistheStatisticalSection,whichbeginsonpage61,andprovides10year (whenavailable)financialandotherdataoftheCity. JimEichten,PrincipalofMMKRwillpresentasummaryoftheirfindingsandsummarize thehighlightsoftheCity’s2010CAFR. A1.BudgetImpact:TheCitybudgeted$33,625fortheauditbasedfirstyearcosts ontheCity’sthreeyearcontactwithMMKR. A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Tocompletetheaudit,thefinancestaffhasworked manyhoursprovidinginformationandconstructingvariousworksheets,audit schedulesandpreparingthe2010CAFRforMMKRandthisistheculminationof MMKRandstaff’swork. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.Motiontoacceptthe2010AuditReport. 2.Motiontonotacceptthe2010AuditReport. CityCouncilAgenda:6/2711 2 C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: CitystaffsupportsAlternative#1.TheCityAdministratorandFinanceDirectorwould liketoalsocommendtheworkoftheFinanceDepartmentstaffinthisaccomplishment. Also,thescopeofanauditgoesbeyondtheFinanceDepartmentandincludesother scrutinyofoperationsaffectingallCityDepartments.Forinstance,biddingprocedures, contractadministration,employeereimbursementsandotherprocessesarereviewedby theAuditors.So,althoughawellrunandconscientiousFinanceDepartmentiskeyto havingacleanaudit,alldepartmentsshouldalsoberecognizedforadherencetorules intendedtoprotectandpreservetrustintheoperationofitslocalgovernment. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Draft 2010ComprehensiveAnnualFinancialReport,SpecialPurposeAuditReport,and ManagementLetter (Note:thesedocumentswillbediscussedduringtheSpecialMeetingWorkshopat6 p.m.) CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 10.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-53forapprovalofthe2011Monticello Parks&TrailPlanandamendingthe2008ComprehensivePlanwithanaddendum toChapter5fortheParks&PathwaySystemsPlan (AS/NAC) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheCityCouncilisaskedtoreviewthe2011ParkandPathwaySystemsPlanfor adoption,aswellascompanionamendmentstoChapter5oftheMonticello ComprehensivePlan. TheupdatingoftheParkandPathwaySystemsPlanistieddirectlytoaccomplishingthe goalsoftheCity’sadoptedComprehensivePlan.The2008ComprehensivePlancited “Anunequaledsystemofparks,trailsandrecreationfacilitiesincludingtheuniqueassets oftheMonticelloCommunityCenter,theMississippiRiverandcontinuedfocusonthe potentialconversionofYMCACampManitouintoaregionalpark”asakeyfactorin achievingthecommunity’svisionformove-uphousingandemployment.Anupdated parkplanfacilitatesthatfocusandactsasaguidingdocumentalongsideotherplanning toolssuchastheTransportationPlan,theNaturalResourceInventory&Assessment,and therevisedZoningOrdinance. WhileMonticellohasastrongexistingparkandpathwaysystemandcontinuesto physicallyexpandthatsystem,thecommunitycurrentlylacksacoordinatedvision connectingcurrentandfutureparkresourcesandactivelypromotingtheiruse. MonticellolastupdateditsPark&TrailsPlanin1996.Sincethattime,thecommunity hasgrownbyover50%.Throughoutthisgrowth,thecommunityhasaddedtoits existinginventoryofparksandtrailsbyacquiringnewopenspaceandpathsthroughpark dedicationandeasementrequirements,buthasnotputthesepiecestogetherwithinthe contextofalarger,long-termframework. Inadditiontopastgrowth,theCityofMonticelloandMonticelloTownshiphaveagreed toanOrderlyAnnexationprocessallowingtheCitytoplanforfuturegrowthwithina 10,000acreboundary.Additionally,theCityofMonticelloandWrightCountyhave partneredtodevelopa1,200acreregionalparkattheBertramChainofLakes,just outsidethecurrentcitylimits.Thesechangesarekeydevelopmentsasrelatedtopark planningandpolicy. Withthesefactorsinplace,Monticellohasatremendousopportunitytofoster communityaccesstoafirst-classparkandtrailsystemthroughtheadoptionofan updatedplan.InadditiontothesupportingstatementsoftheComprehensivePlan,the BusinessExpansion&RetentionProjectandotherstudiesconsistentlyillustratethat greenspace,parks,andconnectionstonaturalresourcesarekeyinfrastructure components.ThesequalityoflifeimprovementsmakeMonticelloanenjoyableand attractiveplacetolive. ThedraftPark&PathwaySystemsPlandocumentpresentedforCounciladoptionisthe resultoftheworkandplanningcompletedoverthelasteightmonths.Theplan CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 2 encompassesacoordinatedparkandpathwaysystemwhich: Buildsonexistingassets Incorporatesneededinfrastructureimprovements Providesrecommendationsforfuturedevelopment Stressesenhancementofaccessandconnectivitywithinthesystem Usesnaturalareastooff-setsomeoftheharsherobstaclesandsystemchallenges forMonticello-whichincludetransportationcorridorsandutilitycorridors Integratesarea-widefacilitiesandresources Outlinesopportunitiestocoordinatefacilitiesandprogramsformaximumcost efficiency Detailsopportunitiestoprovideresidentswithmore/betterinformationonpark andtrailfacilities TheprimaryguidingprinciplesoftheplancanbefoundwithinChapter4ofthe document.AsCouncilwillnote,theupdatedplanrecognizessomesignificantchangesin theoverallpolicyofparkandpathwaydevelopmentandprovidesnewdirectiononthe useanddevelopmentofbothnewandexistingparks. Thedevelopmentofacoordinatedandsafetrailsystemandtheprovisionforresident accesstoneighborhoodparkshavebeengoalsoftheCitysincetheadoptionofthe1996 Park&PathwayPlan,andthisplanmaintainsconsistencywiththoseideas.However, thenewplanrecognizestheefficienciesoflocatinglargermaintenanceamenities,suchas ballfieldcomplexes,withinlargerregionalandcommunityparks.Thisplanalso recommendscreatingfewernewparks,insteadprovidingbetterconnectionstoexisting parksandbuildingonparkprogramming. Theseguidingprinciplesweredevelopedthroughtheinputandcommentofthe community.Todevelopaplanthattrulyservedthecommunity’slong-rangeinterests, inputfromavarietyofstakeholderswascriticaltotheprocessandhasbeenafounding componentoftheplan’sdevelopment.Thedepthoftheplanalsorequiredconsultation withcitizen-ledadvisorygroupssuchastheParksCommissionandtheMCCAdvisory Board.Theintenttoprovideregionalconnectivityfurtherrequireddirectinvolvement fromtheMonticelloPublicSchoolDistrictandtheWrightCountyParksDepartment. Finally,andmostimportantly,theprojectinvolvedtheinputandfeedbackofthe communityat-large,includingvariousparkuser-groupsandlocalrecreational associations. Publicinvolvementhasbeenintegratedthroughthefollowingmeans: On-lineusersurvey Phoneand/oremailinterviewswithlocalathleticassociationleaders RegularmeetingswithParksCommission MeetingswiththeMonticelloCommunityCenterBoard DiscussionswithSchoolDistrictpersonnel MeetingwithBertramLakesparkdesigngroup CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 3 CoordinationwiththeWrightCountyParksDepartment(theDepartmentis currentlycompletinganupdateoftheirCounty-widetrailplan) MeetingwiththeEmbracingDowntownconsultants Publicworkshop Tofurthersupplementexistingparksysteminformation,planningconsultantNACrelied onthefollowingresourcesandreferences: TheComprehensivePlan TheNaturalResourceInventory&Assessment WrightCountyparksstaffandWrightCounty’strailplanningconsultants U.S.FishandWildlifeService PelicanLakeRestorationProjectdocuments MinnesotaDNRresources Avarietyofresourcesonopportunitiesandtrendsinparkplanning,both statewideandnationally Thepublicinputandreferencedocumentsnotedabovehavecreatedafirmfoundationfor thedraftprovided. TheCityCouncilwillnotethattheplanisa guide documentandimplementationtool.It doesnotonitsownprescribeadetailedcapitalimprovementplanforeachofthesystem parksandtrails.Instead,theplanprovidesanoverallvisionwithaccompanyingpolicy statements.Theplanthendetailsspecificobjectivesandprocessesthatsupportthe statedvision. Intermsofactualimplementation,theplangivesentitiessuchastheParksCommission andMCCAdvisoryBoardtheabilitytoformulateandrecommendtotheCouncil detailedparkplanninginresponsetolandusechangeandcommunityneeds.Inthat regard,theParksCommission,PlanningCommissionandMCCAdvisoryBoardwill annuallyreviewtheplantodeterminewhatstepshavebeentakentoachievethe outcomesdescribed,andtodeveloprecommendationsfortheCapitalImprovementPlan. Thisreviewisconsistentwiththeannualevaluationscurrentlybeingcompletedforthe ComprehensivePlandocumentitself. Additionally,theplangivestheParksCommission,PlanningCommissionandCity Councilafoundationforreviewingnewdevelopmentproposalsandconsidering parkland,pathwayandgreenwayallocationandplacement.Inthisway,thePark& PathwayPlanenvisionsanincremental,cooperativeapproachtothedevelopmentofthe system. TheParksCommissionhasreviewedthePark&PathwaysSystemPlanandhas unanimouslyrecommendedapprovaloftheplan,subjecttofinalclarificationsrelatingto parkamenitiesandparkdedication. CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 4 OnJune7th,thePlanningCommissionheldapublichearingforthePlanand correspondingComprehensivePlanamendments.ThePlanningCommissionreviewed thePark&PathwaysSystemPlanandunanimouslyrecommendedapprovaloftheplan aspresented,aswell. PendingCounciladoption,thefinalPark&PathwaySystemsPlanwillbeincorporated byreferenceasanAppendixtotheComprehensivePlan,similartotheTransportation Plan.ThecorrespondingamendmentlanguageisprovidedforCounciladoption concurrentwithadoptionofthePark&PathwaysSystemPlan. BoththeadoptionofthePlandocumentandthetextamendmentstotheComprehensive PlanrequireasupermajorityvoteofapprovalbytheCityCouncil. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.MotiontoadoptResolution#2011-53approvingthe2011MonticelloParkand PathwaysSystemPlanandrelatedamendmentstoChapter5ofthe2008 MonticelloComprehensivePlan. 2.MotiontoadoptResolution#2011-53,approvingthe2011MonticelloParkand PathwaysSystemPlanandrelatedamendmentstoChapter5ofthe2008 MonticelloComprehensivePlan,subjecttorecommendationstobemadebythe CityCouncil. 3.MotiontodenyadoptionofOrdinance#2011-53,basedonfindingstobemadeby theCityCouncil. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: StaffrecommendsAlternative#1foradoptionofthe2011ParkandPathwaySystems Plan.TheplanprovidesaneededguidetothefuturedevelopmentoftheCity’sparkand pathwaysystem.ThePlanningCommissionandParksCommissionunanimously recommendapprovalofthePark&PathwaysSystemPlan. ThePark&PathwayPlanrepresentscompletionofaclearpolicydirectionfor Monticello’sparkplanningeffortsinboththeshortandlongterm.Theplanwillallow Monticellotobetterutilizeexistingresourcesandmoreeffectivelyplanforfutureneeds. Theplanprovidesabalancebetweenbroadpolicystatementsandspecificobjectives designedtoassistinaccomplishingthegoalsoftheplan.TheplanalsoofferstheCity flexibilityinhowbesttoachievethegoalsoftheplan.Asparkserviceareasandneeds change,theCitywillbeabletoadapttheplantobetterserveusers,whilemaintainingthe overallsystemvision. CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 5 Ifadopted,staffwillaskthevariousrecommendingbodiesoftheCitytotakeanactive roleinensuringthattheplanremainsrelevantanduseful.TheParksCommission,MCC AdvisoryBoardandPlanningCommissionwillreviewthedocumentannuallytoprovide recommendationsandplanningthatassisttheCityCouncilinachievingthevisionsetby thePark&PathwayPlan. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: A.Resolution#2011-53-proposedCityCouncilResolution B.Resolution#2011-44-PlanningCommissionResolution,Adopted6/7/11 Resolution#2011-59 -ParkCommissionResolution,Adopted6/23/11 C.Park&PathwaySystemsPlan–Draft6/3/11 D.MonticelloComprehensivePlanChapter1–VisionStatement E.MonticelloComprehensivePlanChapter5–Parks F.ProposedAmendmentstoComprehensivePlanChapter5–Parks CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTIONNO.2011-53 ADOPTINGTHE2011MONTICELLOPARKS&TRAILSPLANAND APPROVINGANAMENDMENTTOTHE2008COMPREHENSIVEPLAN WITHANAMENDMENTTOCHAPTER5–PARKS&TRAILPLAN WHEREAS,theCityadoptedanupdatetoitsmunicipalComprehensivePlanin2008;and WHEREAS,theadoptionoftheMonticelloParks&TrailsPlan asanamendmenttothe ComprehensivePlanprovidesanappropriateParkschapterfortheComprehensivePlan,supports theproposedlanduseplan,andfurtherstheCity’sland-useanddevelopmentpoliciesthrough theprovisionofvitalparksandtrailsinfrastructure;and WHEREAS,itisintheCity'sbestinteresttoreevaluateitscomprehensiveplanandconsiderand analyzeamendmentsasnecessary;and NOWTHEREFORE,BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILOFMONTICELLO, MINNESOTATHAT,theCityherebyadoptsthe2011MonticelloParks&TrailsPlan;and BEITFURTHERRESOLVED,thatthe2008ComprehensivePlanshallbeamendedas follows: AmendmentofChapter5–Parks&TrailsPlan(seeattachedExhibitsAandB) ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis27th dayofJune,2011. CITYOFMONTICELLO _________________________________ ATTEST:ClintHerbst,Mayor ________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator EXHIBIT“A” AttachFinalPark&PathwaySystemsPlan EXHIBIT“B” AttachFinalComprehensivePlanAmendmentText CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTIONNO.2011–44 Date:June7th,2011ResolutionNo.2011-44 MotionBy__________________SecondedBy_______________________ ARESOLUTIONRECOMMENDINGADOPTIONOFTHEPARKSANDPATHWAYS SYSTEMPLANASANAMENDMENTTOTHECOMPREHENSIVEPLANFORTHE CITYOFMONTICELLO,ANDADOPTINGFINDINGSOFFACTINSUPPORTOF SAIDAMENDMENT. WHEREAS,theCityofMonticellohas,in2008,adoptedaComprehensivePlanguidingthe growth,development,landuse,andinfrastructureplanningfortheCity;and WHEREAS,theMinnesotaLegislaturehasprovidedfortheabilityoftheCitytoplanforparks, pathways,andopenspaces,andspecificallymakesprovisionfortheprotectionofopenspaces andnaturalenvironment;and WHEREAS,saidComprehensivePlanprovidesforthedevelopmentofparksandpathwaysasa partofsuchguidance;and WHEREAS,theCityhasreceivedfundsfromLiveWright,aprogramofWrightCountyforthe purposeofdevelopingamorecomprehensiveparksplanningdocumentthatwillincreaseaccess tohealthylifestyles;and WHEREAS,theCitylastundertookaspecificplanningeffortforitsparkssystemin1996;and WHEREAS,fundamentalchangestothesize,demographics,andlandusesintheCityhave occurredsincethepreviousparkssystemplan;and WHEREAS,theCityhasrecentlyundertakenanextensivestudyofthenaturalresourcesinthe communityandinitsorderlyannexationgrowthareasurroundingthecurrentCityboundaries; and WHEREAS,theCityhasconductedaninventoryofitsexistingparkssystemalongwithasurvey ofcommunityresidentsregardingtheCity’soperationanddevelopmentofitsparkssystem;and WHEREAS,theCityhasfoundthatmoredetailedplanforitsparksandpathwayswouldbe consistentwithbothCityobjectivesandthepurposesoftheLiveWrightprogram;and WHEREAS,theCityCounciloftheCityofMonticellomakesthefollowingadditionalFindings ofFactinrelationtotheneedforadoptionofanupdatedparksandpathwayssystemplan: A.ParksandPathwaysareafundamentalcomponentoftheCity’sservicesand infrastructure,andrequireplanningandmanagementtoensureeffectivelevelsof serviceandefficientservicedelivery. B.ParksandPathwaysare,asobservedinthe2008ComprehensivePlan,anintegral amenitynecessarytosupportthehighqualitygrowthanddevelopmentenvisionedby theCity. C.AcomprehensiveorganizationplanforthisaspectoftheCity’sinfrastructureis criticaltohelpensurethattheCityismeetingresident,worker,andvisitorneeds withoutduplicatingcosts. D.TheadoptionofaplanforparksandpathwayshelpstheCitycoordinateitsrecreation objectiveswithotherrecreationproviders,suchasschools,sportsassociations,and others,toachievetheobjectiveslaidoutintheplan. NOW,THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVED,bythePlanningCommissionoftheCityof Monticello,Minnesota: PursuanttoMinn.Stat.§462.355,thePlanningCommissionoftheCityofMonticello recommendsthattheMonticelloCityCounciladopttheamendmenttoChapter5ofthe ComprehensivePlan,includingthefollowing: 1.Thedocumententitled“ParksandPathwaysSystemPlan”,datedJune3,2011,along withrecommendationspecified,whichareattachedheretoandincorporatedhereinas Exhibit“A”. 2.Thedocumententitled“Chapter5,Parks”asreplacementtextfortheexisting ComprehensivePlanChapter5,whichisattachedheretoandincorporatedhereinas Exhibit“B”. ADOPTED this___dayof____,2011,bythePlanningCommissionoftheCityof Monticello,Minnesota. CITYOFMONTICELLO By:_______________________________ RodneyDragsten,Chair ATTEST: __________________________________________ AngelaSchumann,CommunityDevelopmentDirector EXHIBIT“A” AttachFinalPark&PathwaySystemsPlan EXHIBIT“B” AttachFinalComprehensivePlanAmendmentText City of Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan June 3, 2011 Public Hearing Draft Project funded by a grant from LiveWright, a program of Wright County Public Health Prepared by: N o r t h w e s t A s s o c I a t e d C o n s u l t a n t s , I n c . Table of Contents Page No. Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1 History 1-1 Recent Planning Efforts 1-2 Current Planning Process 1-3 Chapter 2, Existing Parks and Recreation Systems 2-1 Background 2-1 Inventory and Classification 2-1 Existing Parks and Pathways Map 2-2 Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities 2-3 Regional Park Facilities Location Map, Figure 2-1 2-3 Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, Figure 2-2 2-4 Montissippi County Park, Figure 2-3 2-6 Monticello Community Center, Figure 2-4 2-7 Summary of Regional Parks Issues 2-8 Community Parks 2-9 Community Parks Facilities Location Map, Figure 2-5 2-10 East Bridge and West Bridge Parks, Figures 2-6, 2-7 2-11 Ellison Park, Figure 2-8 2-13 Swan Park, Figure 2-9 2-14 River Mill Park, Figure 2-10 2-15 Freeway Fields, Figure 2-11 2-16 Pioneer (Lion’s) Park, Figure 2-12 2-17 Groveland Park, Figure 2-13 2-18 Otter Creek Park, Figure 2-14 2-19 City/Xcel Athletic Fields, Figure 2-15 2-20 Summary of Community Parks Issues 2-21 Neighborhood Parks 2-22 Neighborhood Parks Inventory, Figure 2-16 2-22 Existing Park coverage Areas Map 2-25 Pathways 2-26 Summary of Pathway Issues 2-27 Special Use Facilities 2-28 Special Use Facilities Map 2-29 Park Survey and Public Process 2-30 Chapter 3, Parks System Objectives 3-1 Parks and Pathways Role in Community Development 3-1 Changing Park Proximity 3-1 Seven Principles for Parks Development 3-2 Vision and Policy 3-3 Park Development and Design Policies 3-5 Park Acquisition Model, Figure 3-1 3-5 Community Park Model, Figure 3-2 3-6 Neighborhood Park Model, Figure 3-3 3-7 Pathways 3-8 Sidewalks and Minor Pathways 3-8 Sidewalk/Minor Pathway Cross Section, Figure 3-4 3-9 Secondary Pathways 3-9 Secondary Pathways Cross Section, Figure 3-5 3-10 Primary Pathways 3-10 Primary Pathways Cross Section, Figure 3-6 3-11 Chapter 4, Parks and Pathways System Plan 4-1 Future Park System Service Area Map 4-3 Park and Trail Draft System Plan Map 4-5 Specific Park Recommendations 4-6 Hamlin Marsh Community Park Search Area 4-6 Hamlin Marsh Community Park Map 4-7 Pelican Lake Community Park Search Area 4-8 Pelican lake Community Park Map 4-9 Edmonson Greenway Community Park Search Area 4-10 Edmonson Greenway Community Park Map 4-11 Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park 4-12 Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Concept Map 4-13 Chapter 5, Implementation Options 5-1 Implementation Strategies 5-1 Funding Mechanisms 5-2 Park Dedication 5-3 Chapter 1 - Introduction Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 1-1 Introduction History. The City of Monticello maintains an extensive system of Parks and Pathways, with much of the system’s development paralleling the growth of the community. The City’s location on the Mississippi River resulted in the early development of riverfront park locations, including Ellison Park, East Bridge and West Bridge Park, and the County’s development of Montissippi Park at the west end of the community. As the City grew, focus on park facilities shifted away from the river, and a series of smaller neighborhood park facilities were added as new neighborhoods developed. Responding to a growing interest in pedestrian and bikeway development, the City undertook a major pathway project, establishing the pathway along the full length of Broadway/County 75 from the Meadow Oaks area on the east end of the community, to the west edge, past Otter Creek. Through the core of the downtown area, the route follows the existing sidewalk for several blocks. This pathway has been enormously popular, even though it is primarily a single spine at the current time. More pathway development followed as new transportation routes sprang up, with the goal of providing off-road pedestrian and bicycle options along those routes, especially in the areas of the schools. Augmenting the downtown recreation options, the City partnered with the Army National Guard to establish the Monticello Community Center in 1990, introducing both indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities which were locally unavailable to the community members, including an indoor pool and water park, climbing wall, gymnasium, track, and fitness training facility, among other elements. The City and the School District later cooperated in the development of an indoor ice facility attached to the Monticello Middle School. Chapter 1 - Introduction Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 1-2 In the middle 2000s, park development focus shifted again, as the YMCA organization announced an interest in selling its Camp Manitou facility to the west of Monticello. Operated as a private facility, the 1,200 acres includes a series of lakes, wetlands, and native woodlands that are unique to the region. The City, together with Wright County, embarked on an effort to acquire this acreage, a venture that is still in process. The addition of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park to the local park and open space inventory, and the costs involved in this project, have necessarily changed the way the City will need to plan for park development in the coming years. Many of these projects were anticipated by a Parks System Plan that was adopted in the mid 1990s. However, significant growth and shifting priorities have made that Plan long since obsolete. Over the past few years, the City has experienced, along with the rest of the country, a significant slow-down in economic development activity. That downturn left a number of expected development projects idle or abandoned, and left several park locations undeveloped. Recent Planning Efforts. During the period of slower growth, however, Monticello has adopted a new Comprehensive Plan, and is currently undertaking an extensive study of its downtown. These projects have positioned the City for the expected rebound in the general economy, and this Parks and Pathways System Plan is a part of the City’s infrastructure planning necessary to ready Monticello for a new era of growth pressure. The City’s Comprehensive Plan cites the community’s system of parks and open spaces as a major factor in the continuing effort to attract and retain new residents. The Comprehensive Plan identifies several components in this system, including the Monticello Community Center, the Mississippi River, and the efforts to acquire and develop the Bertram Chain of Lakes land from the YMCA as key to the quality of the parks system. The Parks planning component of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan addresses the Parks System is a general way, building on the Plan’s long-range growth projections and the existing parks and open space system. Chapter 1 - Introduction Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 1-3 The bulk of the Comprehensive Plan discussion focuses on the existing parks, noting that additional park development will be addressed as the community grows. The new planning effort is designed to build on the Comprehensive Plan’s general discussion, add specificity, and provide guidance on process, clarify park system objectives, and create a series of implementation tools that are tailored to parks and pathways system development. Current Planning Process. This Parks Plan has been supported with funds from LiveWright, a program of Wright County’s Public Health Department. LiveWright has allocated funds from the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), with the intention of pursuing and promoting healthier lifestyles. In this case, park and pathway planning is being undertaken to improve residents’ access to physical activity, and thus, overall community health. The approach of the Parks and Pathways Plan is to utilize the City’s long-term planning, coupled with the extensive existing inventory of parks and recreation facilities, to create a system that is accessible, efficient, and provides a full range of recreation opportunities, accounting for variations in age, interests, and activity levels. At the same time, a major component of this project is to build in flexibility to the City’s Parks and Pathways infrastructure, allowing the community to adapt its facilities to changing needs over time. It is envisioned that this document will be incorporated as a separate chapter supplementing the existing Parks chapter of the official Monticello Comprehensive Plan. The collection of baseline data for this plan has involved several parallel efforts. Fieldwork has included individual visits to each of the City’s existing park and recreation facility locations, and direct use of much of the community’s pathway and sidewalk inventory. City staff, from Administration and Engineering to Public Works and Community Center representatives, have all provided important direction, review, and guidance. Invaluable input and background has been provided especially by Community Development and Parks Department staff members. Citizen input was received through a detailed survey of park use and assessment, as well as public meetings including workshops and open houses. A summary of the survey results is reported in Chapter 2 of this document, and the survey itself is included as an appendix. Significant contributions have also been made through more formal means, including members and representatives of the following groups, individuals, and organizations: Monticello Parks Commission Monticello Community Center Advisory Board Monticello Planning Commission Monticello School District Monticello Community Education Volunteer Athletic and Sports Associations Chapter 1 - Introduction Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 1-4 The Parks and Pathways Plan relies on the existing system as the starting point for park planning, then establishes a set of objectives and policies to guide future system growth. These objectives are intended to create a framework of the system that the City is planning and building. As a part of this exercise, analysis of the existing system is provided that guides the design of the future parks network. Out of the objectives and policies, the Parks and Pathways System Plan is built both to resolve issues identified in the existing system, and take advantage of the opportunities provided by the natural resources in the area. The System Plan is essentially a graphic representation of the Objectives, overlain on the existing parks and pathways infrastructure. Finally, the plan sets out an Implementation chapter which provides a strategic set of steps for the City to use in realizing the plan objectives over the long term. As this Plan is a document with a planning horizon of 20 years or more, this chapter includes detailed, practical steps for city officials to use as development decisions are made, as well as alternative strategies that may be considered as options arise over time. Like any plan, this document relies on a snapshot of the existing community as its starting point, following a presumed set of growth assumptions for future system development. Therefore, regular review and updating is important to ensure that the Parks and Pathways System Plan remains fresh and relevant to Monticello’s growth and development decision- making. Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 1-1 Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-1 Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Background. As noted in the previous section, the starting point for developing the plan is the existing network of facilities. In the material below, the existing parks and pathways are inventoried and described. Along with the inventory, a summary of issues is included that identifies potential gaps or changes that may be addressed by plans and policies that follow. Following the facilities inventory, the second half of this chapter consists of an analysis of existing park locations and the “coverage” of park proximity to the City’s neighborhoods. This section helps suggest any future park locations for both existing and future residents. Finally, the chapter concludes with a description of the process employed during this project to gather public input. One of the major efforts made was an online survey, for which a summary of responses and major themes is discussed. When taken together with the inventory, the public input helps create a complete picture of the existing parks and pathways, and how the system is used and perceived by the community. In summary, the analysis shows extensive coverage of the community under the existing parks network, and high degree of satisfaction with the existing parks. Along with these positive aspects, there are few primary issues. These are:  A general lack of connectivity between various park locations, or between existing neighborhoods and desired destinations in or near the City;  Underutilization of the Mississippi River and other water resources;  Conflicts with schedule an inadequate number of active sports and athletic fields; and  Lack of continuity on the pathway system, limiting pathway use and choice. Inventory and Classification. The Monticello Parks and Pathways System consists of five layers of facility types. These types are described below, with a mapped inventory of each existing park in this class. The mapped inventory of the higher classification facilities is superimposed on an aerial photograph of the park, and each entry includes a written inventory of park elements, where practical. The five classes are: (1) Regional Parks; (2) Community Parks; (3) Neighborhood Parks; (4) Pathways; and (5) Special Use Facilities. With the list of facilities in each class, a summary of issues is included. A map of the entire existing system is provided on the following page. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-3 Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities The largest parks fall into a classification labeled in this Plan as Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities. These parks are those that attract users from a wide area beyond Monticello’s boundaries. Regional facilities commonly are larger in size, and/or have specific elements not found in more localized parks. Regional Parks in Monticello include the developing Bertram Lakes Regional Park (a joint venture between the City of Monticello and Wright County), and Montissippi Park (a Wright County Park). The Monticello Community Center also serves, in many ways, as a regional park facility, in both its scope of service area and its unique recreation elements. The Community Center is included in this section due to its role in the City’s recreation system. A map showing locations of the Regional Park Facilities in Monticello is displayed below. Regional Park Facilities Location Map Figure 2-1 Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-4 Regional Parks are often operated by higher levels of government, such as counties, metropolitan-wide organizations, or park districts. Montissippi Park is an example of this operational model. However, Bertram Chain of Lakes is a unique regional facility in that Monticello and Wright County will share in the operation of the park, with each jurisdiction operating a specific set of park elements. Although a locally developed facility, the Monticello Community Center (MCC) also extends its reach as a regional recreation facility, due primarily to the fact that such facilities are relatively rare in the region. As such, the MCC attracts regular users from many areas of northern Wright County and southern Sherburne County. In addition to these regional facilities, Lake Maria State Park is located six miles west of Monticello. This park is a 1,580 acre property just north of County Highway 39, almost all of which is preserved as natural open space. The primary access to this park is marked from I-94 through the community. Monticello would also be the primary provider of commercial services to those visiting this State of Minnesota facility. Information regarding Lake Maria can be found at www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/lake_maria/index.html. Bertram Chain of Lakes. Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Source: WSB 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-2 Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-5 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities Bertram Regional Park 90th Street NE 1,200 acres (370 ac- city/county owned)  Canoe Launch  Hiking Paths  Natural Area  Parking  Scenic View Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park is a developing facility of what will eventually be approximately 1,200 acres of natural woodlands, wetlands, and prairie, combined with a series of improved active park spaces. The property also includes nearly 100 acres of farmland. Bertram is being acquired and developed jointly by the City of Monticello and Wright County from the Greater Minneapolis YMCA, which has used much of the area as a day camp for more than 50 years. The property is currently outside of the boundaries of the City in Monticello Township, although most of the park area lies within the City’s Orderly Annexation Area. The park area includes a chain of four lakes, including Bertram, Long, Mud, and First Lakes, which also serve as the source of Otter Creek, flowing to the Mississippi River through developed portions of the City. Plans for the Regional Park are evolving, but are expected to include a full range of active and passive elements. A system of pathways will connect all sections of the park property, and the most active elements are expected to be located toward the north, centering on the site of the day camp areas. These areas include a swimming beach at the north end of Bertram Lake, and a number of other informal camp structures. The City is also considering inclusion of a field-sports complex on the land which is currently been farmed. More detail regarding the long-range development of the park is provided in the System Plan section of this document, Chapter 4. To date, the City and County have acquired about one-third of the total acreage, and are in the process of working through the park design options for the property as a whole. As a part of the city’s parks system survey, Bertram Lakes received broad support from respondents, and was the single most commonly visited park location in terms of the number of different visitors. Also of note, many respondents identified Bertram as a potential location for proposed improvements and new elements to be added to the park system, indicating that Bertram’s more remote location was not seen as a negative factor in the location of new facilities. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-6 Montissippi County Park. Montissippi County Park Source: WSB 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-3 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities Montissippi County Park 170 acres  Picnic Facilities  Rest Room Facilities  Playground Equipment  Fishing Pier  Paved Hiking Paths  Boat Launch  Pathway Connection Montissippi County Park is a 170 acre county park facility wholly within the boundaries of the City of Monticello. The Park has several hundred feet of frontage on the Mississippi River, including a boat launch and picnic grounds, and provides a wide variety of passive recreational activities, including two miles of hiking and skiing trails. Montissippi is a heavily used park by Monticello residents, based on comments in the parks survey. Resident responses indicated a number of desired improvements and additions to the park, which have been forwarded to County parks staff. For the City, the primary comments related to access to this park, including better pedestrian and bike access from the “Broadway” Pathway which runs along the south side of County Highway 75. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-7 Monticello Community Center. Monticello Community Center Source: Wright County Beacon 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-4 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities Monticello Community Center 505 Walnut Street 4 acres  Friendship Island  Community Garden  Leagues  Indoor Play Area  Indoor Ice Arena  Drop In Childcare  Basketball Court  Climbing Wall  Community Room  Concessions  Fitness Center  Indoor Pool & Waterslide  Parking  Restrooms  Volleyball Court  Walking Track A major provider of recreation facilities in the City, the Monticello Community Center is situated on approximately four acres of property in downtown Monticello. The building includes an indoor pool and water park, fitness equipment, climbing wall, a gymnasium and indoor walking track. Other community uses also occupy in the building, including the Army National Guard, Senior Center, community and meeting rooms, and the Monticello City Hall offices and Council Chambers. The Community Center received significant support and attention from the parks system survey respondents. The MCC comments were indicative of much of the survey with a Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-8 large focus on water-oriented recreation, including a solid majority who encouraged expansion of pool and water-park style facilities, whether indoor or outdoor. Another aspect of this showed us a support for a “splash pad” facility. Respondents to the survey who don’t use the MCC facilities cited crowded conditions (including pool, gym, walking track, and fitness areas) as one of the primary factors, supporting the idea that some expansion would increase facility use. Summary of Regional Parks Issues As noted above, whereas Regional Parks are often provided or operated by higher governmental units, Monticello has a large number of such facilities, including two (the MCC and Bertram Lakes) that are under full or partial local management. For the MCC itself, the issues relate primarily to limited space to respond to requests for expansion or additional elements. A number of survey respondents indicated concerns related to the popularity of the provided activities . They noted conflicts with crowded conditions, particularly during times of peak use, as reasons for not utilizing the facility. Also at issue for the MCC will be how it will continue to fit into the fabric of a changing downtown Monticello. At the time of its development, the MCC was seen as an anchor to planning for a revitalized, but more traditional, downtown environment. While still an anchor, the City’s downtown planning efforts (still in progress at the time of this project) envision a more sweeping redevelopment of the downtown area. As such, pedestrian or bicycle connections to the MCC will likely become a more important planning issue for the community. For Bertram Chain of Lakes, the City has committed a significant portion of its parks budget to the acquisition and development of this facility. Because it is at the edge of the community’s growth boundary, the predominant issue will be how Bertram can absorb most of the park development and still provide effective levels of recreation services to Monticello residents. Part of this will need to be addressed through access, both vehicular and non- vehicular, and part will be an issue for park design – ensuring that Bertram’s role as a provider of both “neighborhood” and “community” park services is built into the layout of the park itself. A related issue for Bertram Lakes will be its role in providing athletic facilities in the community. Often considered to be a function of community parks, Bertram Lakes is programmed, at least preliminarily, to fill this role as well. While this approach raises issues of access and proximity, an advantage that can present itself is that the concentration of athletic fields can help facilitate and attract tournament play, a major source of funding for local athletic associations, and often, an opportunity to leverage economic development benefits from the park system. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-9 Community Parks Whereas regional parks serve a population that typically extends well beyond the boundaries of the City, at the Community Park level, the size and park elements serve a community-wide population, very often because of specific aspects of the park itself. Ballfield complexes are one common example of these parks. Community Parks also are characterized by one-of-a-kind elements and will commonly include parking areas to permit their use by members of the community that do not live near enough to walk or bike. These facilities often serve a dual role in that they will also play the role of neighborhood park to those living or working nearby. In Monticello, nine existing parks have a community-wide role. The first six are the most common examples of Community Parks, and include Ellison, East Bridge, West Bridge, Xcel/City Athletic Fields, Freeway Fields, Groveland Park, and Pioneer (Lions) Park. These parks include community facilities such as ballfields, reservable picnic shelters, and in a few cases, access to the Mississippi River. The line separating a park’s definition as community or neighborhood can be a narrow one, and the role of a particular park may change over time as its facilities change, or as the neighborhood in which it is located changes in demographic makeup, even (for some parks) the season of the year. As such, these definitions should be taken with some measure of flexibility. Three other parks, although smaller than typical for this class, also play a Community Park role due to their unique elements: Swan (Mississippi) Park, with an extensive and popular location for viewing the area’s large Trumpeter Swan population; River Mill Park, primarily due to the popularity of its winter sliding hill; and Otter Creek Park, an intersection of Otter Creek and oak savanna/native prairie which serves as a shaded rest area along the City’s Broadway Street Pathway near its current western terminus. A map of the Community Parks in Monticello is displayed on the next page. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-10 Community Park Facilities Location Map Figure 2-5 Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-11 East Bridge and West Bridge Park East Bridge Park Source: Wright County Beacon 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-6 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities East Bridge Park 119 River Street E 2.5 acres  Pathway Connection  Arboretum  Community Room  Gardens  Gazebo  Mississippi River View  Natural Area  Parking  Scenic View  Sliding Hill East and West Bridge Parks are perhaps the most visible parks in the community, flanking the Trunk Highway 25 bridge that spans the Mississippi River at the north edge of the community’s downtown area. Both parks provide a variety of facilities, but despite their proximity, have significantly different environments. East Bridge is more passive in setting and use, with the exception of its extensive use as a sliding hill during the winter season. Apart from this, the park is used for its views and its gardens. West Bridge Park has a much more active nature, including a playground facility, reservable shelter, and more direct access to the riverbank, including a fishing pier. A underpass connects the two parks under the highway bridge at the river. This pathway provides an Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-12 excellent opportunity for both connection and access, as well as providing views of the Mississippi River and potentially, access to the islands in the river adjacent to East Bridge Park. Both East and West Bridge Parks abut the river, and provide direct access to any river pathway that may develop over time. West Bridge itself provides raft, kayak, and canoe access to the water. Both parks are within one block of the Broadway Pathway, and provide connection to Walnut Street, programmed as the primary downtown retailing street. West Bridge Park Source: Wright County Beacon 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-7 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities West Bridge Park 107 River Street W 3 acres  Basketball Ball Court  Canoe Launch  Community Room  Fishing Pier  Ice Skating  Mississippi River View  Natural Area  Shelter  Parking  Picnic Area  Picnic Shelter  Picnic Tables  Playground  Permanent Restrooms  Rollerblading  Scenic ViewPathway Connection Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-13 Ellison Park . Ellison Park Source: WSB 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-8 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities Ellison Park 811 River Street E 4.2 acres  Pathway Connection  Barbecues  Boat Launch  Canoe Launch  Community Room  Fishing Pier  Gazebo  Handicapped Play Area  Log Shelter  Mississippi River View  Veteran’s Memorial  Natural Area  Open Space  Parking  Picnic Area  Picnic Tables  Playground  Permanent Restrooms  Scenic View  Shelter  Trumpeter Swan Viewing Ellison Park serves as one of the City’s most important community facilities due to its riverfront location and (sometimes barely) enough room to support community-wide events. Ellison Park provides the City’s primary point of contact with the Mississippi River through its boat launch, fishing pier, and visual proximity. It is also a major pathway location terminus from both the west and a sidewalk access from Broadway through the New River Hospital parking lot. Ellison Park is located one block north of the Broadway Pathway. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-14 Swan Park. Swan Park Source: 2008 Beacon Aerial Photography Figure 2-9 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities Mississippi Drive (Swan Park) 121 Mississippi Drive E 0.09 acres  Pathway Connection  Mississippi River View  Natural Area  Parking  Picnic Area  Scenic View Swan Park (originally known as “Mississippi Drive Park” is a specialty facility that meets very few of the common community park criteria, with the noted exception that it serves a large tourism role for visitors viewing the trumpeter swans on the Mississippi River. The park is served by a parking area along Mississippi Drive. Otherwise, this park will continue to maintain limited park facilities beyond those already in place. Adjoining the south bank of the Mississippi River, the park is approximately one quarter mile to County 39 and a major County trail, and an addition 0.3 miles to the City’s Broadway Pathway. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-15 River Mill Park. River Mill Park Source: Wright County Beacon 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-10 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities River Mill Park 6332 River Mill Drive 7 acres  Baseball Field  Basketball Court  Lighted Sliding Hill  Natural Area  Picnic Area  Playground  Restrooms  Shelter  Pathway Connection  Volleyball Court River Mill Park has been classified as a community park for one primary reason – its lighting sliding hill which is the primary such location in the community during the winter season. Apart from winter visits, River Mill functions as a neighborhood park with elements common to most, and access to the neighborhood via River Mill Drive and a pathway extension to Mill Trail. River Mill abuts the Broadway Path on its south border, and as such, has good connectivity to the rest of the City’s parks and pathways existing system. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-16 Freeway Fields. Freeway Fields Source: Wright County Beacon 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-11 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities Freeway Fields 2331 Meadow Oak Avenue 5.5 acres  Multiple Use Fields  Parking  Picnic Area  Portable Restroom  Rollerblading  Soccer Field  Pathway Connection Freeway Fields is an athletic facility consisting of two fields suitable for multiple uses, and one regulation soccer field. Proximity to Meadow Oak Avenue raises some issues for soccer use. The facility has a parking lot of approximately 50 spaces. The site is tightly developed with the existing fields and has no room for further expansion of additional elements at this time. Due to a general shortage of athletic field space in the community, Freeway Fields is heavily used. The Broadway Pathway is directly accessible from this facility at the east end of the park. In addition, the County 18/Fenning Avenue Pathway is accessible to west, approximately 0.3 miles away. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-17 Pioneer (Lions) Park. Pioneer Park (Lion’s Park) Source: Wright County Beacon 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-12 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities Pioneer Park (Lion’s Park) 5010 Fallon Avenue 16.3 acres  Community Room  Concessions  Kitchen Facilities  Natural Area  Parking  Picnic Area  Playground  Permanent Restrooms  Portable Restrooms  Shelter  Pathway Connection  Volleyball Court Pioneer Park is one of the most heavily visited parks south of the freeway. It is located on parcel with a remnant stand of open mature oak trees, and a large wetland on the south half of the property. The property is also near the Monticello Schools campus (northeast of the park). The School Boulevard Pathway provides access to the property, as does Fallon Avenue. With the planned constructed on an overpass for Fallon Avenue over I-94, Fallon is likely to become a much more heavily travelled roadway, leading to an expectation that Pioneer Park will continue to see an increase in use over time. The City holds its “Movies in the Park” events at Pioneer Park during the summer. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-18 Groveland Park. Groveland Park Source: Wright County Beacon 2008 Aerial Photography Figure 2-13 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities Groveland Park Insert address 5.2 acres  Open Multi-use Field  Basketball Court  Natural Area  Picnic Area  Playground  Portable Restrooms  Shelter  Volleyball Court  Parking Area Groveland Park was developed as a facility primarily to serve the Groveland neighborhood, but due to its location and size, has grown into a role as a Community Park. The site has a number of improvements that appeal to a wider range of users, including a parking area that serves visitors from beyond the neighborhood. One of its primary attractions is its large undefined open field area that can be used for an unlimited number of organized athletics or unstructured play. Groveland Park is approximately 0.4 miles from a pathway along Chelsea Road, and three-quarters of a mile from the pathway along Highway 25. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-19 Otter Creek Park. Otter Creek Park Source: Wright County Beacon 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-14 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities City/Xcel Athletic Fields 1350 Broadway W 0.8 acres+  Gazebo  Pathway Connection  Creek Side View  Natural Area  Picnic Area  Scenic View Otter Creek Park is a specialty park that has been placed in the community park classification due to its location along the Broadway Path, a heavily travelled pathway that spans much of the breadth of the community from near Montissippi County park on the west to the Meadow Oak neighborhood on the east. Where the pathway crosses Otter Creek, a wayside with a gazebo and picnic area has been provided, and is one of the most picturesque locations on the Broadway Path. The property itself is City parkland and shared use area between the County Highway Department and the Burlington Northern Railway. From the west boundary of Otter Creek, the path winds through a stand of oaks, and then through a prairie restoration area with remnants of pristine tall-grass prairie on the route. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-20 City/Xcel Athletic Fields. City/Xcel Athletic Fields Source: WSB 2008 Aerial Photograph Figure 2-15 Park Name Location Acreage Amenities City/Xcel Athletic Fields 2171 River Street W 14 acres  Baseball Fields  Softball Fields  Bleachers  Concessions  Parking  Picnic Area  Permanent Restrooms  Shelter  Pathway Connection The City/Xcel Athletic Fields are the primary location for softball and youth baseball competition fields in the community, with fenced, lighted fields and other amenities supporting this specific use. The property is provided to the City for this use by Xcel Energy, and as such, is operated, but not owned by Monticello. The City’s permission to use this facility is subject to Xcel’s needs, and as such, can be terminated with limited notice. Because the fields are fenced for competition, they do not lend themselves to multiple use for other field sports such as soccer or lacrosse. The City/Xcel Athletic Fields are about one-third of a mile from the Broadway Pathway along River Street. In addition, a new crossing of the Burlington Northern Railway is being considered that would provide more direct access between this area and Montissippi Park. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-21 Summary of Community Park Issues Overall, community park space in Monticello is underdeveloped due to the small spaces devoted to community park use. The largest in gross area is Pioneer Park, however, much of that property is covered by wetland or other site constraints. The Xcel/City ballfields provides four baseball and softball fields, however, the facility is on land provided by Xcel Energy. While no indication has been given that this use is in jeopardy, there is a potential issue of space availability if this property had to be abandoned as athletic facility space. Freeway Fields is the only other park with more than a single ball field. The Monticello School District owns and manages all of the remaining concentration of athletic field space. In discussions with school district staff and sports association volunteers, there is a shortage of field space, particularly for soccer and baseball. While there are some efficiencies in sharing school district facilities with the City or private groups, the schools, naturally, claim priority on their fields during their season, leaving other groups with difficult scheduling, especially during fall and spring when daylight is short. One of the potential solutions to this issue may present itself with the City’s acquisition of the Bertram Chain of Lakes property, a portion of which includes previously farmed land that would be suitable for athletic field development. The City is exploring this option as a part of the Bertram Lakes Advisory Council work. The Council has established a subcommittee working specifically on the potential for an athletic complex, informed by local school and association groups. At the time of preparation of this Plan, planning work has risen to a conceptual level, however, those considerations have not been finalized. More detail as to the present status of this effort is included in the Plan section of this document (Chapter 4). The tightness of facilities on undersized community park sites has tended to eliminate natural areas as a component of the City’s park inventory. Even in areas adjacent to significant natural resources, such as the riverfront, very little natural space is available for use. Many of the respondents to the City’s parks survey (see later discussion) expressed an interest in more natural open space experiences in the City’s park system. This interest is reflected in a desire for more natural views, more open space and less crowding on park sites, and wildlife viewing. The preservation of natural open space requires a commitment to acquiring adequate property so active recreation does not crowd out the natural space areas. Community parks will often serve this role, in addition to providing more locally-oriented facilities for the immediate neighborhood. So, for community park acquisition and development, it will be important to identify spaces of adequate acreage to meet the needs of park users, and which provide a combination of active recreation and passive open space, including space to provide reasonable buffering between the two. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-22 Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood Parks are those which are located and equipped to serve specific local populations, most commonly neighborhoods within a one-half mile walking distance from the park. This distance is often considered the outside distance that residents will be willing to walk with small children for park visits. Monticello has eighteen parks that serve this neighborhood role exclusively. In addition to these, regional and community parks commonly serve as neighborhood level facilities when they are in close proximity to residential areas. This is definitely the case for most of Monticello’s community park facilities. In the table below, a summary of the City’s Neighborhood Parks is provided, with general location and a list of amenities current at the time of the preparation of this Plan. It is common that amenities will change over time as the Parks Commission and City staff evaluates and updates equipment commensurate with changing neighborhood demographics. Neighborhood Parks Inventory Figure 2-16 Park Name Location Amenities Balboul Park Hedman Lane  Natural Area Battle Rapids Park County Rd 39 & Gillard Avenue NE  Scenic View  Mississippi River Frontage  Natural Area Cardinal Hills Park School Boulevard & Martin Drive  Picnic Area Cardinal Hills Tot Lot Mockingbird Lane  Picnic Area  Playground  Shelter Country Club Park Fairway Drive  Baseball Field  Picnic Area  Playground  Volleyball Court Fallon Park Fallon Avenue & 7th Street E.  Natural Area Featherstone Park Ebersole Avenue & 87th Street NE Undeveloped Fourth Street Park 405 Ramsey Street  Baseball Field  Basketball Court  Hockey  Ice Skating  Parking  Picnic Area  Playground  Restrooms  Shelter Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-23 Park Name Location Amenities Hillcrest Park River Street W & Broadway  Baseball Field  Parking  Picnic Area  Playground Hunters Crossing Fallon Avenue NE & 85th Street NE  Natural Area Meadow Oak Park Meadow Oak Drive  Basketball Court  Natural Area  Picnic Area  Playground  Waterslide Par West Park Prairie Road & Kevin Longley Drive  Basketball Court  Disc Golf  Natural Area  Parking  Picnic Area  Playground Parkside Park Oakridge Drive  Flower Park  Gazebo  Natural Area  Open Space  Parking Prairie West Park NA  Playground Rolling Woods Park Bakken Street & Deer Street  Basketball Court  Natural Area  Picnic Area  Playground Sunset Ponds Park Goodrich Drive & 94th Street NE  Natural Area  Parking  Picnic Area  Playground  Soccer Field Water Tower City View County Hwy 18 & Fenning Avenue  City Overlook  Natural Area  Parking  Picnic Area  Scenic View Wildwoods Wildwood Way  Natural Area The primary concern for Neighborhood Parks in a System Plan is to ensure that there is adequate coverage, providing reasonable proximity to residential areas. The map below provides a view of the coverage area for neighborhood park locations, including a few of the community parks that provide neighborhood service levels. This map utilizes a one-half mile radius around each park location as a tool to help understand where there might be gaps in access to park facilities. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-24 Very few locations show more than one-half mile distance to an existing park location, and some of those areas have nearby access to school facilities and/or the future Bertram Chain of Lakes parkland. For some parks, coverage area is less than shown due to access barriers such as the freeway and railroad. However, alterations to coverage are not likely to be affected much since in most cases, these areas overlap with coverage from other park sites. Be r t r a m C h a i n o f L a k e s R e g i o n a l P a r k Mo n t i s s i p p i C o u n t y P a r k Li t t l e M o u n t a i n , M o n t i c e ll o , a n d E a s t v i e w S c h o o l s Wa t e r T o w e r P a r k Mo n t i c e l l o M i d d l e S c h o o l Pi o n e e r P a r k ( L i o n s P a r k ) Pi n e w o o d E a s t E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l Ri v e r M i l l P a r k El l i s o n P a r k Su n s e t P o n d s P a r k Fr e e w a y F i e l d s Me a d o w O a k s P a r k Ci t y / X c e l B a l l f i e l d s Pa r W e s t P a r k Hu n t e r ' s C r o s s i n g Gr o v e l a n d P a r k 4t h S t P a r k Fe a t h e r s t o n e Hi l l c r e s t P a r k We s t B r i d g e P a r k Ca r d i n a l H i l l s P a r k Ba l b o u l P a r k Ea s t B r i d g e P a r k Fa l l o n P a r k Co u n t r y C l u b P a r k Ba t t l e C r e e k P a r k Pa r k s i d e P a r k Ro l l i n g W o o d s P a r k Fr o n t S t P a r k Ca r d i n a l H i l l s T o t L o t P a r k Ot t e r C r e e k P a r k Mi s s i s s i p p i D r i v e ( S w a n P a r k ) Si l v e r S p r i n g s G o l f C o u r s e Mo n t i c e l l o C o u n t r y C l u b Ce d a r L a k e Pe l i c a n L a k e No r t h L a k e Lo n g L a k e Be r t r a m L a k e Un n a m e d Mu d L a k e Sl o u g h Fi r s t L a k e St a l o c h P o n d Ho l k e r s S l o u g h Park and Trail Plan Existing Park Coverage Areas Neighborhood Parks (1/2 Mile)Parks Golf Courses School Property City-Owned Property Bike Pathway Sidewalk Lakes CityBoundary Parcels STATE HIGHWAY 25 NE FENNING AVE NE FALLON AVE CHELSEA RD EDMUNSON AVE SCHOOL BLVD 9 0 T H S T S E C H E L S E A R D W RIVER ST 7 T H ST E Co m m u n i t y C e n t e r §¨¦94 COUNTY ROAD 18 State Highway 25 County Road 75 C OUNTY ROAD 39 Sources: City of Monticello, Wright County, WSB, Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Map Date: 05/19/2011. Co u n t y R o a d 3 9 N E M ississ i p pi R i v e r SH E R B U R N E C O U N T Y WR I G H T C O U N T Y 04,5009,0002,250 Feet¯ Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-26 Pathways The fourth element of the City’s parks system is its pathways. Pathways fill two roles, both as alternative transportation mode, and more and more, as recreation facilities themselves. The City has developed, over time, an extensive system of pathways and other pedestrian/bicycle routes throughout the community. In the early development of Monticello, sidewalks were commonly constructed along most City streets – this is the typical condition in the original platted areas of the City around the downtown area. Eventually, the requirement for sidewalks ended, and for several years through the 1950s to the 1990s, new neighborhoods were constructed without separate pedestrian or bicycle routes, other than on-street options. In the 1990s, the residents began to raise concerns over the lack of safe pedestrian routes, and the City initiated two efforts – one being a requirement for sidewalks in new residential development, and the second being a program of pathway development. Beginning most prominently with the Broadway Pathway, an off-street pedestrian and bicycle system was begun. The initial projects in this regard follow major street routing, with the general objective being the connection of the City’s major recreation and educational facilities. When built as sidewalks, the most common construction method requires a five or six foot wide path, typically with a concrete surface. Where there is adequate right of way, the sidewalk is built with an area of planted boulevard space between the street and the sidewalk. In most cases, it is considered the property owner’s responsibility to maintain the sidewalk as if it were a private improvement, although it is on public right of way. When constructed as a grade-separated pathway, the most common method requires an eight or ten foot wide path, typically with an asphalt/bituminous surface. As with sidewalks, it is common to separate the path from the road with a planted boulevard when space permits. In some cases, on-road designations for pathways have been given where off- street pathways are not practical. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-27 As the City grew, the decision as to whether a particular pathway should be constructed as local sidewalk or pathway became less clear. As a result, there are a number of areas where pathways are incomplete, or where they change construction style. These inconsistencies can lead to safety concerns as pedestrian traffic is forced onto the street, or as bicycle and pedestrian traffic suddenly are confronted with sharing narrower paths. Maintenance can also be confusing when the status of the pathway changes between wide and narrow, asphalt and concrete. The map at the beginning of this Chapter on page 2-2 shows the existing Parks and Pathways. The Pathways themselves are differentiated graphically between sidewalk and pathway construction. Summary of Pathway Issues As noted above, there is a need to move toward greater continuity in the pathway system, with the goal of resolving differences in construction style, maintenance responsibilities, and to help with individual navigation on the system. A second issue is routing and destinations. The pathway system functions primarily as an alternative transportation system at the current time, following roadways almost exclusively. As a result, the environment for many pathways is compromised as being highly exposed to sun and wind, and often a relatively barren landscape due to the need to meet engineering standards for the adjacent roadways. Finding alternative routing for future pathways would enhance the recreational value of the pathway system, with the objective being that the pathway finds a route to an important destination, doing so with sensitivity to the environment favored by pathway users, rather than automobiles. Finally, the pathway system suffers from a lack of organization, related to the continuity issue raised previously. Improving organization will allow users of the system to navigate more easily, similar to the way in which drivers progress from local street to collector street to arterial roadway as they make their trips. A more organized hierarchy of pathways will resolve a number of functional issues for future pathway development and use. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-28 Special Use Facilities Special Use Facilities are those local recreational facilities that complement the public system, but which are not provided, operated or managed by the City. In most cases, special use facilities are provided for a purpose that is specific to a certain population or interest group, or are privately provided to the general public as a business venture. The Monticello area is home to a number of such facilities that include private golf, bowling, and fitness providers, and the Monticello School District as a public provider of athletic facilities for its own use, but which are often available to the general public when not needed by the school. The following listing summarizes the special use facilities in the Monticello are:  Monticello Schools – Monticello High School/Little Mountain Elementary School/ Eastview School campus. This combined campus is home to a concentration of court sports, competition and practice athletic fields, and other outdoor play.  Monticello Schools – Monticello Middle School. This facility includes outdoor court and athletic fields, including a lighted stadium used for fall and spring sports.  Monticello Schools – Pinewood Elementary School. This facility includes outdoor athletic fields, and until recently, a large playground facility. Replacement of the “Magic Kingdom” playground has been discussed by community groups.  Gold’s Gym. This is a private fitness facility providing swimming, racquetball, and fitness equipment.  Snap Fitness. This is a private fitness facility providing fitness machines.  Monticello Country Club. This is an 18-hole privately owned daily fee golf course that is open to public play, including a driving range.  River City Extreme. This is a private entertainment facility that provides bowling and outdoor volleyball leagues.  Hawk’s Sports Bar and Grill. This bar/restaurant provides outdoor volleyball leagues.  Monticello Sportsmen’s Club. In Monticello Township south of the City, this facility provides target firearms shooting ranges, trap shooting leagues, and an archery range.  Monticello Rod & Gun Club. This facility provides firearms shooting ranges and trap shooting leagues. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-30 Park Survey and Public Process As a part of the planning process, the City conducted an online survey for voluntary respondents, asking for impressions of the City’s existing parks system, what kinds of improvements were most of interest, and how the City should prioritize parks and pathway development. From the survey, three dominant themes emerged. (1) Emphasize the growth and extension of pathway planning and development. In a number of questions, pathway development consistently ranked as the single most commonly supported objective, often receiving support from more than three quarters of respondents, and finishing first in the priority listing. (2) Improve access to, and development of, water-oriented facilities. This cluster of response reflected a wide variety of water experiences, both natural and man-made. Included under this umbrella were interest in expanding access and use of the Mississippi River, and the development of water-park or splash-pad types of facilities, among other related responses. (3) Increase access to natural open space experiences. When exploring the types of recreation opportunities most often requested, the respondents identified strong support for access to natural areas. Some of this interest crossed over into other areas, including access to water (Mississippi River and the Bertram Chain of Lakes, etc.), or pathway development preferences. The survey respondents were uniformly complimentary of the Monticello’s park system as it exists, with certain issues raised over the supply of athletic fields, and occasionally, issues raised over the lack of facilities or pathway links. The survey asked a series of questions with regard to the Monticello Community Center. A strong majority of respondents used the MCC regularly. For those that did not, two primary objections were raised. The most prominent one related to crowded conditions and conflicts between the number or amount of facility space – these responses implied that an expansion of space would increase usage of the center. The second area of concern related to the cost of use, either for membership or daily fee usage. Finally, the Bertram Chain of Lakes project received a significant amount of attention from respondents. It was the most commonly visited facility among all parks in the community, even though only a portion of the park is open to public use. When asked to identify and locate their highest priority addition to the park system, Bertram Lakes was a commonly cited location for the added element. This held true for a wide variety of park elements, from water park facilities to athletic fields, to natural spaces. This set of responses indicated a strong support for the City’s efforts to continue acquisition and development of the Bertram project. Chapter 2 - Existing Parks and Recreation Systems Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 2-31 Other input into the planning effort has included a series of discussions with the MCC Board, coordination with the City’s consultants working on the downtown revitalization planning, city staff members, and a variety of official City boards and commissions, including Planning Commission, the Monticello Economic and Industrial Development Committee, and regular guidance from the Monticello Parks Commission and Parks staff. City Council members have participated in most of the public meetings and have provided input and direction as to existing conditions, policy, and other aspects of community. The development of this plan included discussions with the Monticello School District in an effort to understand School District facilities issues, and how the City and School District might be able to work together to share and improve facilities. Input and review was received from the Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council to understand the opportunities for access to that park. Although design work is taking place under that group, it has been valuable to understand how access to the park will be gained so it can be coordinated with other pathway planning begin done with this project. A public open house was held near the end of the planning period to present the draft findings and direction of the plan proposals, and to gather feedback and comments before the project was ready for formal public review. All of the aspects of this process have been important in understanding the resources which the City has in place, and in formulating its direction for the next several years. That direction begins with the next section, “Park System Objectives”. Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-1 Park System Objectives Parks and Pathways Role in Community Development. The 2008 Comprehensive Plan laid out a generalized Parks element which introduced the need for park development and more specific planning. Among the several recommendations made in the Comprehensive Plan, one of the key elements was a notation made with regard to the Bertram Chain of Lakes park development. In that section, the Plan observes that the amenities programmed into the park will play a major role in attracting new development to Monticello. This sentiment was reflected in the survey results as well, with a large majority of respondents citing park development as an integral component of quality of life in the community. In the past, this policy was implemented through the City’s efforts to provide parks in close proximity to all residential areas, as shown on the park coverage map in the previous chapter. The City’s objectives for park system proximity will transition under this plan from what was a heavy emphasis on neighborhood park and tot lot access to more reliance on fewer, but larger park facilities, with the focus of the system on the Bertram Chain of Lakes facility and a more extensive pathway system. The overall objective is not lost, however, only the plan for realizing the objective is changing. In the following material, a set of common objectives for parks and pathway development is laid out that is designed to integrate past park development with future park planning, acquisition, and growth. The fundamental goal from the Comprehensive Plan is reinforced with the policies in this document – providing amenities that promote the growth of high quality, move-up housing and high value jobs. Changing Park Proximity. The change from several smaller parks to fewer larger facilities reflects a number of factors, not the least of which is the extensive investment necessary to acquire and develop the Bertram Chain of Lakes. However, other prominent factors support this policy, including the following:  Park Variety. In larger facilities, the City is able to provide a broader range of amenities and elements, helping each park to appeal to a wider range of age groups and users.  Maintenance and Efficiencies. By focusing system growth on fewer, but larger, distinct facilities, the City’s maintenance costs can be reduced by minimizing travel time and other similar efficiencies.  Park acquisition can be phased in over time when future park locations are sited to accommodate dedication by several development interests, rather than relying on each development to provide its own separate park location.  Fewer, larger parks creates a greater reliance on effective pathway connections, a design preference strongly supported by respondents to the parks survey. Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-2 As such, the City’s park and pathway acquisition efforts will focus on supporting the development of a pathway system that provides access to primary pathway corridors less than one-half mile to most residences. Access to the primary system will be via a sub- system of sidewalks, some minor pathway development, and including some on-street pathway marking where low-volume roadways can safely support this design. As an implementation technique, the City may negotiate waivers from the sidewalk requirements (when appropriate) in exchange for pathway corridor dedications or other related improvements consistent with the parks system plans. As a final comment, although the Plan reorients the City toward more widely spaced, larger parks, proximity will still be a factor to consider as land develops. The provision of some smaller park locations may be considered appropriate where higher densities, limited access to pathway corridors, barriers to access, or other factors intervene. Thus, some small park development may still be seen as conditions warrant – the City will need to evaluate each growth area individually to ensure that park and pathway access continues to support high quality development. Seven Principles for Park Development. Reflecting these ideas, seven principles are identified as a part of this Plan that guide the City’s park and recreation planning and development. These principles are intended to serve as guiding concepts for the more specific decisions the City makes as it determines park dedication requirements for development, allocates resources for park development, and evaluates its ongoing provision of park facilities and programming for the foreseeable future. It is important to remember that Principles, or Policies, are not strategies or plans. Strategies and Plans must be tested against these principles to evaluate their effectiveness and consistency with the goals laid out in the Comprehensive Plan. As such, the comments in this section can sometimes feel overly general standing by themselves. Of course, they do not stand alone – these statements are merely the underpinnings for the more specific development choices made by City officials as the Parks and Pathways system is developed. It is also true that there are likely to be different strategies the City may follow to realize these objectives. Each decision will depend on available resources, the options presenting themselves at the time, and the nature of the community. Therefore, while specific plans and strategies may change over time – and almost certainly will – the principles stated below are more likely to remain constant. If the City finds itself disagreeing with the principles, it is past time for a update to the Plan. Accompanying each general principle below are additional explanatory statements that add depth and dimension to the principles. Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-3 Monticello Parks and Pathways Plan Vision and Policy  Providing continuity and linkages between public parks, open spaces, residences, and businesses. o The City is expecting that the entirety of the community be interconnected through the park system and pathway plan. o The park and pathway system must continually be examined to ensure continuity as the community grows. o The pathways in the community serve as both transportation system and recreation system.  Pathways must connect to desired destinations.  Pathways must provide alternative routing options.  Pathways must provide safe design alternatives for pedestrians and bicyclists. o Parks must be accessible by all types of transportation.  Improving and increasing views to, access to, and utilization of th e Mississippi River. o The City will seek more and easier connections to areas where views of the river are available to the public. o Direct access to river use will be sought wherever public spaces permit, including those in use now, as well as those (such as existing, undeveloped right of way) that have been overlooked. o Extended frontage along the River will be protected wherever it may be available, while respecting the rights of private landowners.  Providing for facilities that will serve the community in both short and long terms. o The City expects to prioritize recreational needs of the community in concert with all providers of recreation users, facilities, and programs. o Coordination among recreation providers will be critical to maximize efficiency and level of service.  Allowing reasonable flexibility on final pathway routes, park locations, and plan implementation strategies. o Options change over time, and plan implementation will require regular monitoring as new options present themselves. o This plan is specific in terms of objectives, but conceptual in terms of design – design should change to reflect new alternatives that achieve the same objective. o Consideration of alternatives should begin with the specific objective and the most important components. Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-4  Providing a range of choices for system users. o The Plan is intended to serve all potential system users. o Advancement of healthier lifestyles implies the need to appeal to underserved users through convenience, innovation, or other methods that will increase use of the parks and pathways in Monticello. o The City will strive to provide superior recreational opportunities for all residents.  Utilizing the system to assist in preserving the natural and historic nature of the community. o In creating the system, priority will be on including areas that are found to be of significance to the community. o Preferences cite interest in natural open space experiences and improved pathway continuity, choice, and alternatives. o Expand the scope of the park and pathway system to include a wider variety of recreation experience.  Prioritizing the acquisition and development of Bertram Lakes Regional Park. o The unique opportunities provided by the Bertram Lakes facility will dominate Monticello’s park and pathway planning for the foreseeable future. o Focus on Bertram Lakes for many of the community park facilities that might have otherwise been originally planned throughout the community. o Identify and supplement community park facilities with opportunities for neighborhood park experiences. o Ensure extensive pathway connections to both Bertram Lakes and the community parks to mitigate for the lack of true neighborhood park proximity. o Adapt community park facilities over time to ensure a variety of park and recreation experiences for the users of the facilities as they evolve over time due to access, growth, and demographic change. Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-5 Park Development and Design Policies In this material, a series of models are set forth to help guide specific decisions of the City with regard to the location, acquisition, design, and development of parks and pathways. These models are generalized since the conditions encountered as a part of any particular development proposal will vary from these models. However, it is important to consider the principles presented by the models to help ensure that long-term objectives of the Parks and Pathways system are realized. Park Acquisition. As an underlying assumption, it is understood that the City will focus its acquisition efforts on the Bertram Chain of Lakes property, in concert with Wright County, and as funds become available. Acquisition of Bertram Lakes is accomplished only by the application of cash, rather than park dedication which is used when development interests are subdividing property. Future parks and primary pathways in other parts of the community will be obtained most commonly through direct land dedication as a part of the development/subdivision process, or through purchase utilizing cash collected from park dedication fees. In this regard, it is critical that park dedication (or cash acquisitions) are accomplished to accommodate the long-range plan. It is also nearly certain that these facilities will be acquired from multiple property owners to create a single facility. Acquisition, then, will require case-by-case decision making, in keeping with the plans Figure 3-1 adopted as part of this document, and Park Acquisition Model consistent with the long-term open space and recreation needs of the property. In the accompanying illustration, a series of dedications is made to create a single larger park facility that serves a broad area of development, rather than a series of individual smaller park installations. The key to this approach will be: (1) Siting park dedication areas to accommodate future expansions by dedication or acquisition from neighboring development, and (2) Preserving corridors of adequate width for access to the City’s pathway system so residents from the general community can utilize the park through safe and attractive pedestrian and/or bicycle access. Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-6 Community Park. This drawing illustrates a common community park configuration, based on active recreation and programming. Where the City has existing community parks with active recreation, it is important to examine the facilities needs and balance those with the assets of the park in question. There are many models for parks that serve as community-wide facilities. Some of these can be smaller but because of location or special elements will end up serving a wider audience than their size might normally suggest. Many community parks will also serve the neighborhood as its primary local park. In addition, a common community park model would be an area of unique natural environmental features that cannot be replicated Figure 3-2 in other locations. As noted in the existing Community Park Model systems discussion previously, a strong interest in access to such areas was expressed in the responses to the survey. For such parks, the types of elements and activities can vary widely, depending on the location and assets of the property. It would be common to seek a community park that includes natural spaces, as well as more active recreation in appropriate locations. An essential component of any Community Park is its provision for Primary or Secondary Pathway access. Use: Area of diverse environmental quality which may include areas suited to intense recreational facilities such as athletic complexes as well as passive type areas, depends largely upon the site location, suitability, and community need Service Area: Several neighborhoods, 1 to 4 mile radius Population Served: All ages, toddler to retiree, entire community for cities up to 25,000 Desirable Size: 20 to 35+ acres Site Characteristics: Provides for a combination of intensive and non-intensive development ranging from play equipment to pathways. May include natural features, such as waterbodies or forested land, must include support elements such as restrooms, drinking water, parking, lighting. Uses should complement those found in a community playfield and should provide diversity in facilities or use areas. Typical Elements: Ballfields, tennis courts, skating rinks, pedestrian and bicycle pathways, picnic areas, off-street parking Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-7 Neighborhood Park.This graphic illustrates a common layout for a neighborhood park embedded within a residential neighborhood, and with the role of providing open space and informal recreation. In some cases, the informal recreation space provides practice field locations for organized sports that would use competition fields elsewhere in the community. Neighborhood parks are most often located in such a way that Primary or Secondary Pathways do not provide direct access, and as such, rely on local sidewalks or minor neighborhood pathways for residents to utilize them. Parking space for vehicles is, as a result, not a common element in these parks. As has been discussed previously, this Plan around the expectation that few neighborhood parks will be created as the community grows. Rather, new park development, and the facilities traditionally provided by new neighborhood parks, will occur Figure 3-3 primarily within Bertram Chain of Lakes, or at Neighborhood Park Model larger community park locations – either existing or future. Critical to the success of this approach is proper community park location, and most importantly, extensive pathway development that will serve as park and open space of itself. Use: Area for designated active and passive recreation areas Service Area: ½ to 1 mile radius to serve a population of up to 5,000 persons (a large neighborhood) Population Served: Focus upon ages 5 through 39 with emphasis upon ages 5 through 18 Desirable Size: 5 to 10 acres Site Characteristics: Suited for multi-use development, easily accessible to neighborhood population, geographically centered with safe walking and bike access, may include school facilities Typical Elements: Play equipment, walking paths, picnic areas, limited fields Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-8 Pathways. As has been mentioned previously, the City has developed a wide variety of pathway models. It is the intention of this Plan to categorize Pathway planning and development according to three styles of Pathway – Primary Pathways, Secondary Pathways, and Sidewalks/Minor Pathways. Primary Pathways are characterized by a greenway style of design with an exceptionally wide corridor in which the pathway is the primary mode of transportation. Secondary Pathways are also commonly found in wide corridors, but will typically share that corridor with a major roadway. Sidewalks and Minor Pathways almost always follow a local or collector street, providing access to local properties. Each category has its exceptions to design and routing, but these three models can help distinguish between future design and construction, as well as near term maintenance responsibilities and role in the system. In the following sections, each model is described as to its standard application, as well as the most common exceptions. Sidewalks and Minor Pathways. In developing Monticello’s pathway system, there are three essential types of pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities to be considered. The first is serving neighborhood access as a purely local route, whether that is for a short walk, or providing a transportation route to a specific location. Locations might include a neighborhood park, a nearby business, school, or other land use, or a route to the larger “trunk” pathway route. Neighborhood pedestrian improvements may take many forms, the most dominant of which would be a local sidewalk. Such improvements are commonly of concrete construction, five to six feet in width, and set within the public street right of way at or near the boundary line between the private property and the area of public use. The City’s Engineering Design Standards and Specifications should be consulted for the most current design requirements. In some cases, these improvements (again, serving local neighborhood needs specifically) have been constructed as asphalt surfaces of usually eight feet in width. These minor pathways serve essentially the same purpose as sidewalks, and should be considered the same for maintenance purposes, differing only in design and materials, but not in function. Occasionally, neighborhoods will rely on on-street pedestrian/bicycle routes where sidewalk construction in not practical for some reason, or where traffic volumes are so low as to make grade-separation clearly unneeded. Short cul-de-sac streets would be one example of these conditions. An alternative in this vein would be striping of on-street ped/bike lanes where justified, but where street vehicular traffic levels suggest a safer design. Where these options are permitted, a developer should expect to provide compensatory contribution to park dedication (land or cash as directed by the City) in lieu of normal sidewalk. Figure 3-4 below illustrates a typical cross-section of a local street with an accompanying sidewalk providing local pedestrian and (sometimes) bicycle use. Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-9 Figure 3-4 Sidewalk/Minor Pathway Cross Section View Secondary Pathways. Whereas sidewalks serve local neighborhoods, pathways serve the broader community as both transportation routes and as linear park and recreation resources. This Plan recognizes two tiers of pathway development. In urbanized areas where the pathway follows or adjoins a major roadway, most pathways will serve as “secondary” pathways for their entire length. The main condition separating most secondary pathways from primary pathway routes would be the potential for barrier interruption, particularly due to the need for freeway or railroad crossings. Secondary pathways may have these issues – Primary routes should be designed to avoid them. These routes will primarily consist of eight to ten foot wide asphalt paths constructed within the right of way, but in most cases, separated from the traffic by a boulevard strip of varying width. Within the boulevard, there should be room set aside for tree planting, street and pathway lighting, and other amenities. There are a few significant existing exception to this standard, found where Trunk Highway 25 and County Highway 39 cross Interstate 94. Due to the width and construction of these bridges, this Secondary Pathway is a raised concrete sidewalk immediately adjacent to the traffic lanes. The cross section view below in Figure 3-5 illustrates a common Secondary Pathway arrangement. Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-10 Figure 3-5 Secondary Pathway Cross Section View Where adequate right of way exists, the pathway itself should be separated from the travelled roadway a distance of ten feet or more to permit minimum interference from plowed snow. In some cases, a sidewalk on the side opposite the pathway will also be considered appropriate, depending on the land uses in the area and the opportunities for crossing the roadway. As a design element for urban pathways, planting on the “outside” of the pathway, creating a landscaped buffer between the path and private property is also a positive element. This buffer is not intended to be opaque, but rather, a intermittent line of small trees and shrubs that enhance the visual impact of the pathway and help to provide shade from that direction of sun. Primary Pathway. Where the pathway route will be located on undeveloped or newly developing property, or in otherwise rural locations, the recommendation is for primary pathway construction as a natural greenway. In urban locations where the pathway route has been designated as primary, a design similar to that of the secondary pathway is more practical. Where greenway is being developed, a corridor width of between 100 and 200 feet is recommended. This corridor should be adequate to accomplish several objectives of the greenway concept, including:  Preservation of valuable natural landscape features.  Protection of existing water resources.  Provision of new water resources, such as pond locations (that can serve to facilitate area stormwater management needs, as well as off-set park dedication credits). Chapter 3 - Parks System Objectives Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 3-11  Creation of natural environment that buffers pathway users from developing urban neighborhoods.  Provides adequate width for park facilities improvements within the corridor, avoiding further park acquisition.  Provides adequate width for multiple use pathway development, including pedestrian, bicycle, cross-country ski, and similar use. The primary pathway system would be comprised of routes that are least likely to have barrier interruptions so they can be assured of continuity. As noted above, freeway and railroad crossings should be minimized, and connections between the most visible and heavily used recreation facilities should be expected along primary routes. Figure 3-6 Primary Pathway Cross Section View Chapter 4 - Parks and Pathways System Plan Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 4-1 Parks and Pathways System Plan The Parks and Pathways System Plan sets forth the plans and strategies that guide specific actions of the City in ongoing operation, new acquisition, development and planning. The system plan builds on the existing conditions and system objectives by identifying gaps between current reality and vision, then going on to establish a set of physical plans for the long-range organization and development of Monticello’s recreation system. To this point, the following summary of findings, issues, and principles guide the creation of the Plan:  The investment in the Bertram Chain of Lakes park facility will dominate the community’s park acquisition and development for the foreseeable future.  This investment drives Monticello to look toward the creation of fewer new park facilities during the planning period.  The community has expressed a desire to continue parkland development but with a focus on specific aspects of recreation, including;  More emphasis on pathway development, including continuity, increased options and loops, and connections to parks, business areas, and schools.  Increased emphasis on water-oriented access and recreation, both natural and man-made, including Bertram Lakes, the Mississippi River, and other areas.  Expanded opportunities for natural open space experiences.  Support for Monticello Community Center facilities, expanding access, choice, and hours where possible.  The new facilities that are to be considered will be concentrated in fewer, larger park locations, especially Bertram Chain of Lakes, and a few new locations that maximize opportunity for natural open space.  Occasional smaller facilities may be developed when densities, barriers, or other conditions call for additional park locations to ensure adequate proximity and coverage.  Focus on increased athletic field development, particularly youth baseball and soccer.  Concentrate athletic fields in a few locations, particularly the opportunities at Bertram Lakes, to facilitate the attraction of tournament play, and to minimize common infrastructure such as maintenance needs, concession buildings, lights, and other similar elements. Chapter 4 - Parks and Pathways System Plan Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 4-2  Organize the pathway system to create a more predictable chain of community-wide pathway routes, in concert with neighborhood pedestrian and bicycle access to the community-wide system.  Establish a primary system of pathways that minimize interruptions and conflicts, capitalizing on both existing infrastructure and opportunities for continuous routes.  Follow up the primary system with secondary pathway loop connections, creating a system of inter-connected loops that maximize choice in trip length, route variety, and destination. Pathway loops should range between three and seven miles, depending on the web of local connections available.  For local connections, encourage subdivision design that creates safe – as well as efficient - neighborhood sidewalk development, utilizing on-street options where appropriate.  Make local pedestrian and bicycle transportation a fundamental part of subdivision design, rather than an after-thought once a development plan is finished. 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Map Date: 05/19/2011. Co u n t y R o a d 3 9 N E M ississ i p pi R i v e r SH E R B U R N E C O U N T Y WR I G H T C O U N T Y 04,5009,0002,250 Feet¯ Chapter 4 - Parks and Pathways System Plan Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 4-4 The previous map builds on the existing park coverage map by adding three potential community park locations to the analysis. The map illustrates that the identified community park search areas would, utilizing just a one-mile radius, accomplish a number of objectives identified above. These locations were selected from the City’s Natural Resources Inventory, which analyzed the City’s long-range growth area. These three sites were identified as being characterized by significant and unique environmental qualities. The advantages of these community park search area locations are as follows:  Rural areas provide the opportunity to acquire adequate land area to accomplish the community park purposes identified previously.  The areas qualify as locations which will satisfy the interest in natural open space experiences, varying from water access, extensive natural views, wildlife quality and diversity, topographic interest, and vegetative cover.  The three search areas provide attractive park nodes along a greenway path that respond to recommendations from the Natural Resources Inventory and Assesment.  The greenway connections will facilitate pathway access to these sites.  Each of the three locations is on or near an existing major transportation routes that will accommodate connections to secondary pathway routes. In applying these search areas, the recommendations of the NRI/A, and the inter- connected looping of primary and secondary pathways, a schematic park and pathways system plan can be assembled, shown on the following page. 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Map Date: 05/06/2011. Co u n t y R o a d 3 9 N E M ississ i p pi R i v e r SH E R B U R N E C O U N T Y WR I G H T C O U N T Y 04,5009,0002,250 Feet¯ Chapter 4 - Parks and Pathways System Plan Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 4-6 The system plan on the previous page is generalized in that it illustrates a potential series of pathways and park locations based on the summary discussion at the top of this chapter. It is important to apply the recommendations of this document generally, rather than specifically. To do this, it is necessary to identify the objectives of each component of the plan as it is being implemented. For instance, each pathway segment connects two points, and will travel through certain territory. When acquiring pathway routes, finding the route option that best meets the objectives of this Plan. Specific Park Recommendations As discussed above, the schematic system plan proposes three potential community park locations that will serve recreation needs in newly developing areas, and accomplish the objectives identified in this document. In this section, each of these three locations is discussed as to their assets and potential. As also discussed, these locations are intended to be general search areas, with the expectation that park layout and acquisition will occur as a component of new subdivision design. For each map included in this plan, the boundary lines indicate current property ownership patterns, only for the purpose of understanding options. Park dimensions will ultimately reflect the design and layout of the subdivisions that facilitate dedication and other acquisition efforts. Hamlin Marsh (Ditch 33) Community Park Search Area This search area comprises the eastern-most extent of Monticello’s growth district, encompassing a portion of the County Ditch 33 drainage area. Ditch 33 has a history of flooding, and has created an extensive wetland marsh in this area, even backing up into areas south of I-94. The Natural Resource Inventory identified this area as a high-value environment. In the past few years, properties containing or abutting the flood plain and marsh were subject to development proposals and park dedication options were investigated at that time. One of the features of this park location would be the opportunity to create a trailhead location at the entry point to the greenway along County Highway 39. This trailhead would provide an opportunity for visitors to the system to park vehicles and view information about Monticello’s park and pathway system as they plan their travel. As a component of this project, the City is also cataloguing historic sites and information, and the trailhead provides a location for information about local businesses and other points of interest. This park search area has been referred to as “Hamlin Marsh” in this document due to its general alignment with the County’s street naming convention. Hamlin Marsh Community Park Search Area & Trailhead Chapter 4 - Parks and Pathways System Plan Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 4-8 Pelican Lake Community Park Search Area Moving along the greenway, the pathway encounters the freeway at the south end of the marsh. This Plan anticipates a freeway crossing as a long-range component of the greenway. There are options for either an overpass due to a high point to the east, or an underpass along the alignment of Haug Avenue on the west. The underpass option may have some issues with water, and would be more dependent on coordination with freeway construction. Without a freeway crossing, pathway continuity will depend on traveling to the west to cross at County Highway 18, then following that route south toward the north shore of Pelican Lake. A secondary pathway is anticipated to generally follow Fenning Avenue, veering to the east as the path nears the lake to take advantage of a woodland area north of County Highway 37. Pelican Lake is a large, shallow water resource that provides waterfowl and fish habitat, and is being managed for increased waterfowl production in the future. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has acquired a large property on the north shore of the lake, as well as other acquisitions along the shore to the south. The state is working toward a project that will reduce water levels to enhance the lake’s waterfowl production. Hunting will be a major activity in this area during migration periods. Access to the land adjacent to the shore provides a tremendous opportunity to establish a facility that capitalizes on views of thousands of acres of natural resource area, along with areas that could eventually serve more active recreation. Prairie restoration in portions of this park area, particularly on the higher knobs, could create an extensive environment reflecting pre-settlement land cover that is rarely found. The proposed park concept on the following page illustrates some of the assets of the area, and how the greenway and related pathway access could utilize the area. Pe l i c a n L a k e C o m m u n i t y P a r k S e a r c h A r e a Chapter 4 - Parks and Pathways System Plan Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 4-10 Edmonson Greenway Community Park Search Area Passing north of County Highway 39 to the west, the greenway encounters a wetland and pond system flanking Edmonson Avenue (County 117). This area is characterized by a wide variety of environments, from woodlands, to shoreline, to open land, to an area of hillside cedar trees. The greenway path is programmed to wind its way through this area, crossing Edmonson where it splits the extensive linked ponds east and west. The variety of land cover and topography around this location provides a wide range of recreation opportunities, including picnic locations, wildlife viewing, and more active athletic recreational opportunities on land outside of the more natural areas. The location of this site is also accessible from the rest of the community. Edmonson follows a route to the north that runs between residential, commercial, and industrial areas until its northern terminus at Chelsea Road, a major east-west street that parallels the freeway. From this point, the greenway continues to the west and turns northwest as it crosses Trunk Highway 25, eventually reaching the southeast boundary of the Bertram Chain of Lakes property north of County 106. As discussed previously, pathway loops in this area are designed to be a maximum of about seven miles for a complete transit, although several options between primary and secondary pathway routes would exist. Following the greenway route through the Bertram Lakes property, it would extend to the northwest and a freeway crossing at the current overpass location on County 75. After crossing the freeway, the greenway connects with the Broadway Path, and also reaches Wright County’s Montissippi Park along the river. A trailhead at the Broadway Path crossing would be a valuable addition to the greenway at this western end of the system. Ed m o n s o n G r e e n w a y C o m m u n i t y P a r k S e a r c h A r e a Chapter 4 - Parks and Pathways System Plan Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 4-12 Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park. As the primary focus of the City’s current park acquisition and development activities, is it appropriate to provide additional clarity to the role that this major facility will play in the City’s parks system. As often mentioned in this document, Bertram Lakes will quickly become the City’s most heavily used facility due to its natural beauty, its diversity of land forms, and its access to water – especially with the provision of an outdoor swimming beach – an amenity not currently available to the community. Bertram is already among the most often visited of Monticello parks, even though its facilities are largely undeveloped and only partially available to the general public. As the acquisition goes forward, the City and County, guided by a joint organization known as the Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council, has been working on planning for the development of the park. Planning is preliminary at this stage, but has taken advantage of the park’s broad array of unique spaces and opportunities. The greatest level of activity is located in the northern portion of the 1,200 acre property. Park elements include potential for camping, active recreation on the lake, including swimming, fishing piers, and non-motorized boating. A significant portion of this area for the City would be the opportunity to develop a major multi-use athletic complex on what is currently farmed land. As noted in other sections of this document, numerous groups have cited a need to increase the number of sports fields for competition, practice, and tournament play. The bulk of the property has been programmed at this conceptual stage as more passive recreational pursuits, including an extensive system of unsurfaced trails. As the Parks and Pathways plan notes, Bertram Lakes will provide a significant percentage of the City’s park development, and access is critical to its ability to serve in this role. Moreover, the Chain of Lakes is a part of the identified greenway route. As such, it is important that design development for Bertram Chain of Lakes accommodates the City’s pathway system, including paved routes that will provide continuity with the remainder of the City’s Primary Pathway routes. Working these improvements into the Bertram design should be a priority of the City’s representation on the Advisory Council. On the following page, a preliminary sketch of the possible improvements for the north side of the Bertram Chain of Lakes facility is provided for illustration purposes. Because of the early stage of design, changes to this plan are likely before development proceeds. Instead, the intent of the inclusion of this sketch plan is to show possibilities rather than identify outcomes for the park. Chapter 5 - Implementation Options Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 5-1 Implementation Options This section of the Park and Pathways System Plan identifies the tools and processes to implement the Plan. Because Park Dedication is the primary method for obtaining park land and funds, outside of the grants that have facilitated the acquisition of Bertram Lakes, the last portion of this chapter addresses the park dedication process more specifically, based on the City’s land use and growth projections. It is the intent of this section to provide a framework for park dedication requirements, however, since the City’s growth and development change routinely, along with land prices and other relevant factors, it is anticipated that the City will conduct a more routine analysis of its park dedication requirements on a regular basis. Implementation Strategies The following implementation strategies are suggested: 1. The Parks Commission will review and update neighborhood park needs and service areas as development occurs so that new barriers and changing recreational needs are acknowledged and accommodated. 2. The Parks Commission will review and evaluate each development project to ensure it provides appropriate park land dedication, open space preservation and pathway connections to the planned city wide park, pathway, greenway, schools, and commercial/industrial developments as well as the town center. 3. The Parks Commission will review and prioritize pathway needs and recommend a schedule and funding framework to the City Council. 4. The Parks Commission will investigate the use of grants, donations, partnerships, and opportunities for joint powers agreements for the development of park, pathway and recreation facilities. 6. The park dedication fee should be reviewed on an annual basis and updated pursuant to any changes to the Parks and Pathways System Plan and adjusted for cost of living indexes. 7. The Parks Commission recommends that the City Council consider incorporating park redevelopment infrastructure planning as part of the five year Capital Improvements Plan. Minnesota Statutes specify that park dedication fees may not be used for maintenance purposes and therefore it is important for the City to continue to provide a separate budget fund for maintenance. As the park system ages, there will be an increased need to retrofit existing facilities, as they will have aged beyond their useful life in the older parks. Park dedication fees can be used to replace some facilities and Chapter 5 - Implementation Options Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 5-2 infrastructure however, the City will need to establish other sources to pay for replacement of the park system facilities in fully development neighborhoods or park service areas. 8. The Parks Commission recommendations for future land dedication will be based on the park land need defined by the Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan. Active park areas shall be exclusive of wetlands, slopes exceeding 12 percent, ponding areas, or other features unsuitable for active park development. The City may accept natural open space as part of the parkland dedication. Selection of parkland for dedication shall be at the discretion of the City Council, based upon the policies and recommendations of the Parks Commission and Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan. 9. The Parks Commission will act as the steering committee to further investigate options and agency participation for development of natural resource corridors and the City’s pathway system outside of the current planning area. 10. The Parks Commission will work closely with the Planning Commission in reviewing proposed subdivisions for park and pathway dedication requirements, including whether or not to recommend the dedication of land, or cash in lieu of land. 11. For recreation programming, the City could choose to take a more active role in coordinating recreation activities – in most cases, working with existing associations, schools, and community education representatives to facilitate and schedule programming. To date, Monticello has not participated in this aspect of park and recreation planning, providing facilities but not programs (with the notable exception of the Monticello Community Center). Further study would be necessary to determine the value and impacts of the City’s participation in this kind of effort. Funding Mechanisms Financing the park and pathway improvements will be a challenge for the City. The acquisition and development of the park and pathway system will not occur without adequate funding and taking advantage of opportunities as they present themselves. Fortunately, in the short term, the City owns a significant portion of the land needed to meet the community park facilities identified in this plan. The financing of the park and pathway system will occur one of two ways, either by raising revenue or incurring debt. Revenues provide the means to make investments in the park system and can be saved to finance improvements. Borrowing money provides upfront funding and pledges to repay the dept. A brief description of potential funding sources is provided as follows:  Park Dedication. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes, the City requires the dedication of either land or cash, or combination thereof at the time that residential Chapter 5 - Implementation Options Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 5-3 property is subdivided. Dollars collected from park dedication fees represent the primary source of park and pathway revenue.  Property Taxes. The City has the ability to raise property taxes to help to pay for the park and pathway system. As this Plan indicates, the current population has paid for more than their proportionate share of park and pathway improvements. However, this may not continue to the case. In the event that future changes to the Parks and Pathways System Plan, growth projections, land areas subject to the dedication analysis or other changes occur, the park dedication will need to be reviewed and adjusted accordingly. Property taxes are a means to raise revenue for the part of the parks and pathways system that should be borne by existing residents. The use of property tax may be limited by overall financial management of the City or by State imposed levy limitations.  Special Assessments. The ability of a city to levy assessments for park improvements is governed by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. This statute defines eligible park improvements as “acquire, improve and equip parks, open space areas, playgrounds, and recreational facilities within or without the corporate limits.” This definition would cover the vast majority of projects anticipated by this Plan. A special assessment represents the portion of a park improvement costs levied against benefiting properties. The special assessment tool must be reviewed carefully to identify whether historic park dedication fees have been collected and applied to the benefiting properties to ensure that owners are not charged twice for park and pathway improvements. Moreover, an analysis would need to be done to identify which properties receive benefit from the park and pathway improvement as there must be a rational nexus between the charge and benefit received. The typical method would be to levy an equal assessment on each benefiting parcel. The assessment could be for all or any portion of the improvements. At least 20% of the costs of the improvement must be assessed to gain the authority to issue bonds. If less than 100% of the costs are assessed, then park dedication fees, property taxes, or other available revenues would be needed to pay back the dept.  Referendum – Voter Approved Bonds. The City may place a referendum on voter ballets for consideration by the public to support park and pathway improvements. Voter approved debt service levies are spread on the market value of property. This funding mechanism is typically utilized for major improvements such as a community center, athletic complex or to acquire high amenity park and recreation areas.  Cooperative Funding. Opportunities may exist for joint funding and facilities sharing between the City and Monticello School District. These options can increase the scope of those participating in the funding choice. With coordination, the prospect of duplicating capital improvements is minimized. Chapter 5 - Implementation Options Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 5-4  Grants. The City should continue to apply for available grants for development of its Parks and Pathways Plan through agencies such as but not limited to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and any other agency.  Private Donations. The City should establish a list of facilities that can be provided to the public, charitable institutions, on the City Website etc., identifying Park and Pathway needs and the process the public can use to donate revenue or equipment. Additionally, the Parks Commission could proactively contact private foundations such as The Trust for Public Land, 1,000 Friends of Minnesota, McKnight Foundation, Metro Greenways and others to identify potential funding sources for the community Park and Pathway System. Park Dedication The City sets a park dedication requirement in its subdivision ordinance. Under state law, the City may require a subdivider to dedicate a reasonable portion of land for public park purposes, or the City may acquire an amount of cash in lieu of the required land, provided that the amount is based on the value of the land that would have been dedicated. The statute provides that this amount is to be no greater than the value of the land “no later than at the time of final plat”. In other words, the value is essentially that value of platted lots, but without the value of public infrastructure. Because the cost of developing a park system includes the cost of building improvements, cash donated for parks can be used for improvements, but the amount of the dedication may not be included in the dedication calculation. Therefore, a deficit between the cost of the built-up park system and the value of land dedication is inevitable. As such, it is important that while the City may require dedication, additional funds are necessary to develop the park system as planned. For the dedication amount itself, there are two methods to consider when setting a dedication amount. One is to measure the amount of acreage required as a percentage of the City’s overall acreage. The second is to measure the amount of acreage required as a percentage of the City’s projected population. Percentage of Gross Acreage Method. For the first method, the City would calculate the amount of current park and pathway acreage, along with the acreage of the City overall, and establish the percentage of total parkland that is provided. As the City grows in acreage, the City would establish a dedication requirement that maintains a similar percentage for park land. In projecting this to a finite growth area, the City can calculate the size of the growth area, then apply the percentage to obtain an acreage that would be expected to be dedicated as parkland over the planning period. Since the City only requires park dedication from Chapter 5 - Implementation Options Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 5-5 residential subdivisions, the amount of acreage to obtain would be pro-rated over the number of acres of future residential land. As an example, assume that the City currently provides approximately 9% of its gross area as public parkland. If the future growth area comprises 1,000 acres of gross land area, then the City would expect to require dedication of an additional 90 acres of parkland during the planning period required to see this area fully developed. However, assume further that the 1,000 acre growth area will be comprised of 70% residential land, and 30% for other uses, such as commercial, industrial, water surfaces, public rights of way, and other uses. In this case, then, 700 acres of residential land would need to dedicate 90 acres of land for park purposes. In this calculation, the park dedication requirement would then need to be set at 12.9% to reach the required park acreage (90 acres divided by 700 acres = 12.9%). Since the City will want land from some subdividers, but cash from others where land is not projected for parks or pathways, the cash-in-lieu requirement must be calculated. Taking the same 90 acres required from 1,000 gross acres or 700 acres of residential land, the cash requirement must be equivalent to the value of 90 acres of platted, undeveloped land. This value will change regularly, especially in today’s unpredictable real estate environment. However, assume an appraiser states that the value of such property is $30,000 per acre. A developer of 100 acres of residential land would normally be required to dedicate 12.9% of the land, or 12.9 acres in our example, for parkland purposes. If the City chooses to require cash, rather than land, the cash requirement would then be a simple factor of 12.9 times $30,000, or $387,000. The City may choose to split the dedication by requiring some land and some cash. In such a case, the City would simply pro-rate the amounts based on the relatively percentage of land being required versus cash-in-lieu of land. This calculation is complicated somewhat when the City decides to defer collection of the cash payment until building permit, as often happens. In this case, then, bulk cash payment must be assigned to individual lots on a pro rata basis. The issue that arises is that the per lot cash payment will vary based on the density of the subdivision, and thus, the cash payment requirement would vary with each subdivision – a difficult, if not impossible, administrative tracking function. To resolve this, most communities will make a representative estimate of overall residential density and assign a flat-rate cash requirement per lot. This creates a disparity between the fee charged and the demand created by the subdivision. However, it is easier to track the fee requirement if a consistent per-lot fee is established. Percentage of Population Method. The second model is different from the first only in that the City makes an estimate of the population of a given subdivision based on standard expectations for housing density and household size (persons per household). In this model, the City would establish a requirement for park dedication that is expressed as a number of acres per 100 or 1,000 population. The City would use census data to project the population Chapter 5 - Implementation Options Monticello Parks and Pathways System Plan Page 5-6 of a given subdivision, then apply the park dedication formula on that basis to establish the amount of acreage required for dedication. The same conversion to a cash equivalent would apply as in the first method. By applying either of these formulas to the City’s growth area and its land use plan, a representative requirement for park dedication can be established. Planning Framework | 1-12008 Comprehensive Plan 1 Monticello is fortunate to possess many assets, including a beautiful setting, an excellent location, and a rich heritage. Th e Comprehensive Plan seeks to use, preserve and enhance these assets in building a great place to live, work, shop and play. Monticello off ers housing choices that fi t all stages of a person’s life. Exist- ing neighborhoods are the foundation of the community. Th e Plan seeks to promote pride in property that results in maintenance and reinvestment to sustain these great places to live. Looking to 2030, Monticello seeks to expand the supply of “move up” housing that allows people to upgrade their home without leaving the community. As the population ages, the elderly will be drawn to Monticello because of the housing and health care options. Monticello provides the types and quality of services and amenities required to attract and keep people in Monticello. Key among these factors are: An excellent public education system. Access to a wide range of quality health care services. An unequaled system of parks, trails and recreation facilities including the unique assets of the Monticello Community Center, the Mississippi River and continued focus on the potential conversion of YMCA Camp Manitou into a regional park. A downtown area that combines a successful commercial district, com- munity identity and heritage with connection to the Mississippi River. A thriving place of commerce that provides needed goods and services through businesses that are engaged in the civic life of Monticello. Monticello seeks a wide range of employment opportunities with a growing emphasis on jobs at higher wage levels that allow more people to live and work in Monticello. Th rough a combination of location and community characteristics, Monti- cello has the opportunity to become an important regional center for jobs, shopping and health care between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. Monticello seeks to seize this opportunity in a manner that benefi ts the community. te to possess many assets, including a beautiful setting, l d b f l , and a rich heritage. Th e Comprehensive Plan seeks enhance these assets in building a great place to live, Planning Framework Chapter Contents Overview of the Plan ..................1-2 Role of the Plan .........................1-2 Th e 2008 Update ......................1-2 Organization of the Plan .........1-3 Authority to Plan ........................1-4 Using the Plan ...........................1-4 Adopting the Plan ....................1-4 Amending the Plan ..................1-4 Annual Updates ........................1-5 Modifying Land Use Controls 1-5 Nonconforming Uses ..............1-6 Subdivision Regulations .........1-6 Project Evaluation ......................1-6 What is a Project? ....................1-6 Next Steps ....................................1-7 Zoning Ordinance....................1-7 Subdivision Regulations .........1-7 Park Dedication Ordinance ...1-7 Natural Resources Inventory .1-7 Transportation Plan .................1-8 Downtown .................................1-8 Financial Management Plan ..1-8 Parks | 5-12008 Comprehensive Plan Th e term “parks” does not adequately describe the breadth of the this chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Th ere are many facets to the park system in Monticello: Parks are public spaces developed as places to play and gather. Parks include facilities for organized and unstructured outdoor rec- reational activities. Parks provide a means of preserving open space, natural resources and wildlife habitat. Trails allow access to parks and connect individual parks into a sys- tem. Th e primary focus of the Comprehensive Plan is on parks owned and main- tained by the City of Monticello. Th e Monticello School District, Wright County and the State of Minnesota are also important providers of park, recreation and open space facilities for the residents of Monticello. Th e park system is an essential part of the quality of life in Monticello. Parks play an important role in making Monticello an active and healthy place to live. Parks are integral parts of Monticello neighborhoods. A direct link exists between parks, recreation facilities open space, and trails and the community’s of life. Th e future of Monticello, to a degree, will be determined by its ability to attract new residents. People will view Monticello and assess what it has to off er compared to other area com- munities. Maintaining and enhancing an already strong park system is one measure that can be taken to ensure Monticello’s reputation as an attractive place to live. Th e process of preparing the Comprehensive Plan did not seek to duplicate previous eff orts of the City in park planning. Rather, the Comprehensive Plan builds a strong link between community development and the provi- sion of parks and recreation facilities. 5Parks Chapter Contents Park Standards ............................5-2 Current Park System ...................5-2 Comprehensive Plan Initiatives 5-5 Neighborhood Parks ...............5-5 Community Parks ....................5-7 Community Greenway ............5-9 Trails ........................................5-11 Park Dedication.........................5-11 5-2 | Parks City of Monticello Park Standards Parks and trails are classifi ed according to their use and function. Th e information below is a summary of typical park characteristics: classifi cations, park sizes, and service areas. Th is section is intended to act as a general guide to park planning, acquisition and use. Th e standards are designed to assure that Monticello residents have convenient access to neighborhood parks and that the community has a range of active and passive recreation facilities to meet current and future needs. Mini-Park Use : Specialized park that serves a concentrated population (i.e. tots or seniors) or geographic area. Used in areas where geographic barriers prevent access to a neighborhood park. Service Area : Less than ¼ mile radius Size : 0.5 to 2 acres Location : Typically near higher density housing that does not have access to a neighborhood park or as a supplement to a neighborhood park. Neighborhood Park Use : Basic unit of the park system, developed for both active & passive activities. Design criteria should anticipate the changing demographic pro- fi les of the neighborhood served, as to provide appropriate facilities. Focus on informal and un- structured activities. Service Area : 1/3 mile radius Size : 4-10 acres Location : Easily accessible to the neighborhood population with safe walking and biking access uti- lizing trail networks. Parking facilities limited to a minimum. Site should have well-drained soils and not include topography of excessively steep slops. Community Park Use : Area designed for community scale recreation either active (athletic fi elds, etc),. passive (picnic facilities, nature study, etc.) or a combination of both. Service Area : Community wide Size : 20-65 acres Location : Site should be suited for community use, be easily accessible to the population it is intended to serve. Located near high traffi c areas such as schools and major thoroughfares. School Park Use : Depending on circumstances, combining parks with school sites can fulfi ll the space requirements of other classes of parks, such as neighborhood, community, athletic complex and special use. Service Area : Driven by the location of the school property. Size : Variable - depends on function. Location : Land should typically be suited for ac- tive recreation use, but may also include natural areas. Linear Park/Greenway Use : Trails incorporating ROW widening and land acquisition long rivers and natural areas. Service Area : Community wide Size : Varies Location : Along major river corridors, sensitive areas and exiting roadways. Incorporate multi-use and multi-modal trails. Current Park System Planning for the future begins with an understanding of the park system in 2007. Monticello’s park system currently includes 23 parks totalling approximately 108 acres. Th e location of each park is shown in the map in Figure 4-1. Th e section that follows summaries the basic characteristics of each park. 4th Street Park Shelter Rest rooms Ball diamond Tot lot Skating facilities (with lighting) - recreational skating and 2 hockey rinks Off -street parking Balboul Park Play facilities Parks | 5-32008 Comprehensive Plan 10 10 2 5 14 11 43 50 68 5 81 94 25 75 18 37 117 39 1 3 1 10 6 00 . 5 1 0. 2 5 Mi l e s Ju l y 1 1 , 2 0 0 7 Da t a S o u r c e : M n D N R , S h e r b u r n e C o u n t y , W r i g h t Co u n t y , a n d W S B & A s s o c i a t e s . Figure 4-1 - Existing Park and Trail System Ex i s t i n g P a r k a n d Re c r e a t i o n S y s t e m 1 4 t h S t r e e t P a r k 2 B a l b o u l P a r k P o n d s 3 C a r d i n a l H i l l s P a r k 4 C a r d i n a l H i l l s T o t L o t P a r k 5 C o u n t r y C l u b M a n o r 6 E a s t B r i d g e P a r k 7 E l l i s o n P a r k 8 F r e e w a y F i e l d s P a r k 9 F r o n t S t r e e t P a r k 10 G r o v e l a n d P a r k 11 H i l l c r e s t P a r k 12 M e a d o w O a k s P a r k 13 M e a d o w s P a r k & P o n d s 14 M i s s i s s i p p i D r i v e P a r k 15 M o n t i c e l l o C i t y B a l l f i e l d s 16 M o n t i s s i p p i C o u n t y P a r k 17 O a k R i d g e P a r k 18 O t t e r C r e e k P a r k 19 P a r W e s t P a r k 20 P a r k s i d e P a r k 21 P i o n e e r P a r k 22 P r a i r i e W e s t P a r k 23 R i v e r M i l l P a r k 24 R o l l i n g W o o d s P a r k 25 W e s t B r i d g e P a r k 26 E a s t v i e w E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l 27 L i t t l e M o u n t a i n E l e m e n t a r y 28 P i n e w o o d E a s t E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l 29 M o n t i c e l l o M i d d l e S c h o o l 30 M o n t i c e l l o H i g h S c h o o l 31 M o n t i c e l l o C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r & C i t y H a l l 32 M o n t e C l u b H i l l 5-4 | Parks City of Monticello Picnic facilities Natural area/open space Battle Rapids Park Natural area/open space Cardinal Hills Park Volleyball courts Picnic area Cardinal Hills Park Tot Lot Tot lot play area City/Xcel Ballfi elds Lighted softball fi elds (4) Bleachers Shelters Restroom Concession stand Country Club Manor Playground Ball fi eld Volleyball Picnic tables East/West Bridge Park Play lot Gazebo Picnic facilities Skating rink Warming house with rest rooms Sliding hill Off -street parking Ellison Park Shelter Rest room facilities Creative play area Tot recreational equipment Swings for the handicapped Parking Boat launch Fallon Park Open space Freeway Fields Soccer/football fi eld Basketball court Little league ball fi eld Softball fi eld Groveland Park Youth football fi elds Softball diamond Play area Shelters Parking Hillcrest Park Skating facilities Play lot Picnic facilities Ball fi eld Meadow Oak Park Picnic tables Nature trail Basketball court Meadows Natural area/open space Mississippi Drive Natural area/open space Scenic river overlook Swan viewing Oak Ridge Park Open space Gazebo Flower park Otter Creek Park Gazebo Natural area/open space Par West Park Playground Disc golf area (3 hole) Basketball court Picnic tables Pioneer Park (Lions Park) Play area Community building with rest rooms Picnic area with shelters Parks | 5-52008 Comprehensive Plan Off -street parking Nature trails River Mill Park Playground Lighted sliding hill Ball fi eld Shelters Basketball court Volleyball court Soccer fi eld Rolling Woods Playground area Basketball court Sunset Ponds Park Ball fi eld Soccer/football fi eld Comprehensive Plan Initiatives Th e process of preparing the Comprehensive Plan identifi ed a variety of initiatives related to the future park system in Monticello. Th ese initiatives should be considered by the Park Commission in its planning eff orts. Neighborhood Parks Th e map in Figure 4-2 illustrates the areas served by the existing park system. Each circle on this map represents an approximate one-third mile radius. Th is map sug- gests that there are no critical gaps in the distribution of city parks. All neighborhoods have reasonable access to some form of park. Th e Comprehensive Plan does not show individual neighborhood parks in areas guided for new residential development. Instead, it is assumed that neighborhood parks will be added as property is platted. Th e following policies will guide City actions in the de- velopment and maintenance of neighborhood parks. Neighborhood parks are essential elements of 1. Monticello neighborhoods. Neighborhood parks are intended to be two to six acres in size. 5-6 | Parks City of Monticello Th e Comprehensive Plan seeks a service area of 2. one mile or less for a neighborhood park. Th is service area must account for barriers created by natural and man-made features. Th e goal is to have a neighborhood park within walking or biking distance of every home. Th ere is a clear nexus between development and 3. the need for additional parks. Th e City will use the park dedication powers convey by State Law to acquire land (or cash) to implement this Plan. Th e City will require the dedication of desirable locations for parks in all new subdivisions, unless the subdivision is adequately served by an existing (or planned) neighborhood park. Land received by the City through park dedication must have the capacity for park use. Dedicated land should not be encumbered by steep slopes, poor soils, utility 2 5 14 68 9 4 18 17 39 106 Figure 4-2: Existing Park Service Areas Parks | 5-72008 Comprehensive Plan easements and other impediments to intended park uses. Parks should be connected by trails and sidewalks 4. to provide walking and biking access for both neigh- borhoods and the broader community. Th e development, improvement and maintenance 5. of the park system requires careful financial planning. With park dedication providing a key resource, this planning must be tied to ongoing projections of future growth. Th is planning should work to ensure that funding plans for the acquisi- tion and development of the regional park do not deplete funding for the rest of the system. Timely development of neighborhood parks is es-6. sential. Funding of the park system should provide for both acquisition and timely development of neighborhood parks. Th is objective may require new fi nancial strategies. Finance tools such as special assessments and housing improvement areas would allow a park to be built at the outset of residential construction. Planning for neighborhood parks should also con-7. sider the needs of rural residential subdivisions. A less dense development pattern does not remove the need for neighborhood parks, but may alter the service area and location. Community Parks Th e acquisition and development of YMCA Camp Manitou is the sole new community park initiative pro- posed in this update of the Comprehensive Plan. Th e illustration in Figure 4-3 shows a preliminary concept for the development of this regional park. This initiative meets a wide range of community needs. Acquisition of this property protects and preserves critical natural areas. As Monticello grows, it is important to preserve these areas for future gen- erations. Th e recent and future growth of Monticello creates the need for more community recreation facilities. Th e regional park provides the space to meet these needs. Th e park provides a wide range of amenities that will attract new development to Monticello. Th e 5-8 | Parks City of Monticello Active Park Use (26 acres) Environmental Learning Center Horseback Riding Stable Parking Lot Passive Park Use (11 acres) Dog Park Parking Lot Passive Park Use (32 acres) Frisbee Golf Course Archery Range Passive Park Use (11 acres) Primitive Camping Passive Use (40 acres) Nursery Passive Use (40 acres) Arboretum Picnic Grounds BERTRAM 102 acres LONG 88 acres MUD 27 acres FIRST 15 acres 1/ 8 t h m i l e s e w a g e t r e a t m e n t b u f f e r Pi p e l i n e E a s e m e n t P o s s i b l e S c h o o l B l v d . A l i g n # 1 Po s s i b l e S c h o o l B l v d . A l i g n # 2 Active Park Use (65 acres) Phase I:a) Parking lot for approximatly 100 vehicles b) 4 Softball fields 300’ base pads c) 5 International size soccer fields 100 - 120 yds x 70-80 yds Phase II:a) Parking lot expansion b) 4 Softball fields 300’ base pads c) 3 International size soccer fields 100 - 120 yds x 70-80 yds Active Park Use (53 acres) Campground / R.V. Park Boat / Canoe Launches Swimming Beach Picinic Grounds Rental Chalet Cabin Camping Playground Fishing Pier Amphitheatre ENTRANCE EN T R A N C E E N T R A N C E 1 2 3 0.5 mile loop 1.0 mile loop Long Lake Overlook Mud Lake Overlook 4.5 mile loop (all 4 lakes) First Lake Overlook OTTER C R E E K Otter Creek Overlook Wetland Overlook WETLAND COMPLEX Long Lake Overlook #3 Long Lake Overlook #2 4.5 mile loop (all 4 lakes) Ridgeline Overlook 0.5 mile to overlook 1/8th mile sewage treatment buffer 0.75 mile loop Canoe Routes Canoe Route Adjacent Use: Low Density Residential and Golf Course Adjacent Use: Low Density Residential Adjacent Use: Low Density Residential Adjacent Use: Low Density Residential Adjacent Use: Low Density Residential Adjacent Use: Commercial Nursery April 10, 2006 Adjacent Use: Industrial Figure 4-3: Concept for Development of Regional Park Parks | 5-92008 Comprehensive Plan park brings community-scale assets that benefi ts new development and enhances the quality of life across the community. Th ese amenities create the setting that should be a catalyst for the quality of neighborhood and housing stock desired by the City. Th ese factors help to create the nexus between de- velopment and this regional park initiative. Th e City anticipates using a portion of monies received from payments in lieu of park land dedication to pay for the acquisition and improvement of the regional park. Th e Park Plan identifi es two types of parks designed to meet the needs of the broader community. Th e Land Use chapter describes how the park will relate to adjacent development and connected to the broader community. Community Greenway Th e Parks chapter reinforces the concept of a greenway introduced in Land Use. As Monticello continues to grow to the west and south, it has the opportunity to establish a community greenway. Monticello has a his- tory of protecting natural features as growth occurs. A greenway builds on this commitment to create a con- nected system of natural areas that ring the community. Th e intent of this initiative is: Th e corridors are a tool for preserving important el- ements of the natural environment in Monticello. Th e corridors provide public access and use to these areas. Th e corridors connect community parks. Greenway corridors become part of the defi ning characteristics and identity of Monticello. Th e corridors provide routes for the trail system and a means of linking parks, community facilities and neighborhoods. Th ese areas provide habitat for wildlife. Th e map in Figure 4-4 shows a potential layout of a community greenway system. Th is illustration is not intended to show a specifi c plan, but rather the critical elements of a community greenway. Th ese elements include: 5-10 | Parks City of Monticello 10 11144 11 44433 5550 666888 5 8881 999 444 75 3999 10 0 0.5 1 0.25 Miles MaMM rch 13, 2008 Datatt Souruu ce: MnDNR, Sherbr uruu ne Countytt , WrWW ighthh Countytt , andnn WSB & Associcc ates. Figure 4-4: Potential Elements of Community Greenway 06 1 3 1 2 5 333333333333333333333 777777 1117 7 18 2255 Le g e n d P o t e n t i a l g r e e n w a y c o r r i d o r K e y p a r k c o n n e c t i o n s Parks | 5-112008 Comprehensive Plan Linking park and open space destinations such as Montissippi County Park, Mississippi River, larger City parks (Ellison, Pioneer and West/East Bridge), Downtown, YMCA property, and Pelican Lake. Preserving and providing public use of key areas of trees, wetlands and other natural features as part of future development. Using powerline corridors, trails and bike lanes to fi ll in gaps where it is not possible to have natural areas in the greenway. A key next step in this initiative is to conduct a Natural Resources Inventory (NRI). A NRI determines the type, quality and location of natural features in Monticello and the orderly annexation area. Th e NRI can be used to identify key property to acquire for the greenway. It will also be useful in identifying potential gaps in the greenway that must be bridged with some other form of public space. Trails A system of trails is an essential part of the Compre- hensive Plan. Trails build connections, allowing people to move through the community without a car. Trails provide the means for using area wide parks and other natural areas. Trails off er recreational opportunities for Monticello residents. For the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan, continued planning and development of the trail system should be guided by the following objectives: Trails must be viewed as a system. Individual seg- ments must combine into a network that connects places within the community. Th ese connections facilitate the movement envisioned by the trail plan. Trail development should be incorporated with street construction. Th e construction and im- provement of streets provides an excellent oppor- tunity to build new segments of the trail system. Where possible, the trail should be detached and separate from the roadway. Integrate trails into new subdivisions. Focusing on trails at the platting and site planning stage of development allows for routes that serve the neighborhood and link with other elements of the trail system. Park Dedication Th e use of park dedication is essential to achieving the City’s plans and goals for parks, trails and open space. In fact, it would be diffi cult for the City to acquire and create the park system envisioned by the Comprehen- sive Plan without park dedication. Th e experience of Monticello and other cities clearly demonstrates a nexus between the development of land and the need for the municipal park system. Th e development of land for residential purposes increases the demands for parks, trails and recreational facilities in Monticello. Th e development of land also creates opportunities to preserve open space and natural re- sources. Th e Comprehensive Plan establishes a system of neigh- borhood and community oriented facilities. Monies received from payments in lieu of dedication shall be used pursuant to the park plan to meet the needs of the park system. Th e demands on the park system from new development are not tied to physical proximity of a subdivision making dedication. New residents may also be served by the development of parks and trails and the preservation of open space in other parts of Monticello. Th e overall plan for the park system seeks to provide ev- ery resident with reasonable access to the park system. In implementing the Comprehensive Plan, the City will work to distribute neighborhood parks throughout the community. Community parks and recreational facilities will be developed at locations appropriate for the function of each park. Park dedication allows the fl exibility to: Acquire land suitable for parks in both location and character. Acquire land for trails that connect neighbor- hoods with the park system and other community destinations. Acquire and preserve natural resources areas and to connect these areas into a community greenway. 5-12 | Parks City of Monticello Accept cash payments in lieu of dedication where land from a subdivision does not meet the park development needs and plans of the City. Each proposed plat should be carefully reviewed to determine if the subdivision contains land that should be dedicated to implement the park plan. If the dedi- cation of land does not satisfy the requirements of the park dedication ordinance, then the City should receive a cash payment in lieu of dedication. State Law (Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.358, Sub- division 2b) authorizes the City to require the dedica- tion of land for the purposes of this plan as part of the subdivision and platting of land. Th e City has adopted an ordinance that establishes regulations for the use of park dedication. Th is ordinance should be reviewed from time-to-time to ensure consistency with State Law and the Comprehensive Plan. MONTICELLOCOMPREHENSIVEPLAN ProposedAmendmentLanguage 6/27/11CouncilConsideration SeealsoOrdinance#533 Chapter5,Parks TheMonticelloParksandPathwaysPlanidentifiestheCity’sobjectivesforParksand Pathwaysplanninganddevelopment,buildingontheexistingparksinfrastructure,andin thecontextoftheCity’sparticipationintheacquisitionanddevelopmentoftheBertram ChainofLakesRegionalParkonformerYMCApropertywithWrightCounty. TheintentofthePlanistoensurethatthecontinueddevelopmentoftheparkssystemwill provideconvenientandqualityrecreationfacilities,easeofaccesstotheparksandpathways system,andpromotecontinuityinternallyaswellasoutwardtootherprovidersof recreationfacilitiesandprograms. ThePlananditsrecommendationscanbefoundasanappendixtothisComprehensive Plan,andconsistsofthefollowingcomponents: Introductionandbackgroundmaterial Inventoryofexistingparksfacilities,andsummaryofpubliccommentandinput Organizedsystemofobjectivesandpoliciesforparkdevelopment Planconceptsandlayoutsforconversionofexistingfacilitiesaswellasthelocation anddevelopmentoffutureparksandpathways. Recommendationsforimplementationofthesystem,includingoperationalpolicies, fundingsources,andparkdedicationapproaches. The2011ParksandPathwaysSystemPlanisanamendmenttotheComprehensivePlan andisincorporatedasaseparatedocument. ResolutionNo.2011-__,adopted_______,2011. CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 1 11.ConsiderationofapprovingCitymatchfora2011PhaseIIIacquisitionatthe BertramChainofLakesRegionalPark/YMCACampManitou (JO/AS) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: TheCityCouncilisaskedtoconsiderauthorizingtheuseofCityfundsfora2011 propertyacquisitionattheBertramChainofLakesRegionalPark. In2008,theCityofMonticellopartneredwithWrightCountyandpropertyowner YMCAofMinneapolisinaMemorandumofUnderstandingwhichallowsfortheCity andCountytopurchasetheentire1200acresoftheBertramChainofLakesproperty. TheMOUsetsafundingstructureforthepurchaseoftheentirepropertyat$20.5million. Thefundingstructureproposedincluded$9millionofStatefundingalongwith$5.75 millioninCountyand$5.75millioninCityfunding. ThePhaseIIIacquisitionfundingrequestismadeinordertoutilizea2008and2010 grantawardfromtheDepartmentofNaturalResourcesNon-MetroRegionalParks programand2010awardsfromPark&TrailLegacyAmendmentgrants.Non-Metro RegionalParksawardedtheBertramLakeproject$266,249in2008and$334,725in 2010.ThePark&TrailLegacyprogramawardedtheprojecttwoseparategrantsin 2010,at$400,000and$76,000.Thosegrantfundshavevaryingexpirations,withthe firstexpiringinsummerof2012. Aspartofplanningforfuturegrantapplicationsandpotentialacquisitions,anew appraisalfortheBertramLakesareawascompletedbyShenohanAppraisalServicesin late2010/early2011.Theappraisal,authorizedbytheCityCouncilandWrightCounty BoardofCommissioners,lookedatthevaluationoftheentireparkbasedonchangesin thelandvaluemarket,aswellasthevaluationsofeachremainingindividualparceltobe purchased.Theappraisalconfirmedtheoriginalagreed-uponpurchasepriceof$20.5 million,butdidshowchangingvaluationsamongeachoftheremainingparcels.Dueto thechangingvaluationsfortheparcels,aspartofany2011purchase,theCityand CountywillbeworkingwiththeYMCAtodevelopanewacquisitionphasingprogramin theMemorandumofUnderstanding. Usingthenewappraisalasaguide,City,CountyandYMCArepresentativeshave preliminarilyagreedonaPhaseIIIpurchaseofapproximately81landacres(126 land/wateracres)lyingdirectlybetweenBertramandLongLakes.Basedonthe combinedgrantawardamountof$1,076,974,andtherevisedappraisalofparcels,the CityandCountyareeachaskedtomatch$602,999foraPhaseIIIpurchase.Thisamount includeslandacquisitionat$599,263plusclosingfees,titleinsurance,appraisaland reviewappraisal.Areviewappraisalisrequiredforgrantpurposes. ThisareatobeacquiredunderPhaseIIIispartofparcel7(shownontheattachedmap) andisakeyacquisition.Itincludesmuchoftherareglacialeskerandamajorityofthe shorelandbetweenthetwolakes.Whilethepropertytobeacquireddoesnotincludethe beachareaonthenorthsideofBertram,itdoesincludeoutbuildingsandfacilities CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 2 currentlyusedbytheYMCAdaycamp.Therefore,theCity,CountyandYMCAwillbe developingcooperativeuseagreementsallowingforpublicuseofthebeachinexchange forYMCAuseofon-sitefacilities.Theacquisitionofthisacreagealsoputstheregional parkatalmost500acres,wellover1/3ofthetotalplannedparkarea. Forreferenceonpastacquisitions,in2008,theCityandCountywereawardedMetro GreenwayfundsandLegislativeandCitizensCommissiononMinnesota’sResources fundinginthetotalamountof$1.2million.TheCityandCountymatchedthe$1.2 millioninStatefundingequallyforaPhaseIacquisitionandpurchased$3.6millionin BertramLakespropertyinlate2008.The2008purchasewasfor318acres. In2010,theCityandCountyfundedamatchingshareofa2009MetroGreenways award.ByfundingthematchandauthorizingaPhaseIIacquisition,theCityandCounty purchasedanadditional52acresatBertramLake. The370acresresultingfromthetwopreviouspurchasesisfullyaccessiblebythepublic. Asnotedabove,anamendedMemorandumofUnderstandingwillbecompletedaspart ofthePhaseIIacquisitionprocess.Oncedrafted,itwillbepresentedtoCouncilfor reviewandapproval.Additionally,thecooperativeUseAgreementsanticipatedforthe beachandotherparkfacilitieswillalsobepresentedforCouncilreviewandapproval. A1.BudgetImpact:Thefundingforthispurchaseisproposedtocomefromthe Park/PathwayDedicationFundandtheConsolidatedBondFund.The Park/PathwayDedicationFundhasacurrentcashbalanceof$424,306.29andthe ConsolidatedBondFundhasacashbalanceof$577,017.00. IftheCouncilchoosestoauthorizetheneeded$178,692.71infundingfromthe consolidatedBondFund,itcouldalsodirecttherepaymentofthosefundsthrough futureparkdedicationfees.TheFinanceDirectorhasnotedthattheConsolidated BondFundexpectstoseeover$2millioninadditionalassessmentrevenueover thelifeofassessmentprojectsalreadyonthebooks. Itshouldbenotedthatinearly2011,theCityissuedfinalpaymenttoWright Countyforthefirstpropertypurchase(approximately$331,500),whichalsocame fromtheParkDedicationFund. A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:IftheCityCouncilauthorizesthematchand acquisition,CitystaffandtheCityAttorneywillworkwithWrightCountyto begindraftingthenecessarypurchaseagreementdocumentationinpreparationfor aSeptember2011closing. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.Motiontoapprove2008and2010Non-MetroRegionalParksand2010Park& TrailLegacygrantmatchfundingintheamountof$602,999fora2011 CityCouncilAgenda:06/27/11 3 acquisitionatBertramChainofLakesRegionalParkinconjunctionwithWright Countyandtodirectstafftoprepareappropriateclosingandpurchase documentation. 2.Motiontodeny2008and2010Non-MetroRegionalParksand2010Park&Trail Legacygrantmatchfundingintheamountof$602,999fora2011acquisitionat BertramChainofLakesRegionalParkinconjunctionwithWrightCountyandto directstafftoprepareappropriateclosingandpurchasedocumentation.. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: ContinuingtoacquirepropertyatBertramLakesisconsistentwiththestatedgoalsinthe 2008ComprehensivePlanandtherecentlyadoptedCapitalImprovementPlan. TheauthorizationtofundthegrantmatchfortheBertramChainofLakesRegionalPark isalsoconsistentwithpreviousCouncilactions,includingauthorizationtoapplyforthe 2009Non-MetroRegionalParkgrant,the2010Park&TrailLegacygrant,andwiththe provisionsoftheapprovedMemorandumofUnderstandingbetweentheCity,Countyand theYMCA.Assuch,staffsupportfundingthematchforthisacquisition. D.SUPPORTINGDATA: ExhibitA:BertramChainofLakesParcelAcquisitionMap ExhibitB:ProposedPhaseIIIAcquisitionMap ExhibitC:BertramChainofLakesFundingTable 5A 5 3 6 7 4 9 8 1 2 12 10 11 Wright County Parks Created by: Wright County GIS, Office of the County Surveyor May, 2008 08001,600400 Feet Parcel #Land AcresWater AcresTotal Acres% of Value 140.17040.175.90% 239.89039.896.00% 3203.032.33205.3610.90% 4132.7523.96156.7119.60% 5203.9577.61281.56 13.14% 5A104.3339.7144.03 12.26% 6174.640174.645.30% 7121.0948.23169.3211.10% 834.27.9542.1510.20% 99.5746.2755.840.20% 109.8132.3742.180.90% 110.3400.340.00% 1241.870.3342.24.50% Bertram Chain of Lakes The YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis 2008 Acquisition 2008 Acquisition YMCA Owned 318 Acres318 Acres318 Acres Proposed Proposed Proposed Phase III Phase III Phase III 81Acres81Acres81Acres Phase Acres Year Funded Grant $Non-Local Funding Source County $City $Total Status/Result 1 2008 $1,000,000 LCCMR/Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,000,000 Funds Expended Phase 1 Completed December, 2008 1 2008 $200,000 DNR-Metro Greenways/Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund $200,000 $200,000 $600,000 Funds Expended Phase 1 Completed December, 2008 1 279.31 Total 2008 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $3,600,000 2 40.66 2010 $549,628 DNR-Metro Greenways/Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund $274,814 $274,814 $1,099,256 Funds Expended Phase II Completed June 2010 3 80.88 Aug-08 $266,249 DNR-Non-Metro Regional Parks/LAWCON (Federal)$148,101 $148,101 $562,451 Grant Awarded & Encumbered for Phase 3, Local Share has not been requested. 3 Jan-10 $400,000 DNR-Legacy Park/Amendment (Legacy Amendment Funds)$222,500 $222,500 $845,000 Grant Awarded & Encumbered for Phase 3, Local Share has not been requested. 3 Sep-10 $334,725 DNR-Non-Metro Regional Parks/LAWCON (Federal)$167,363 $167,363 $669,451 Grant Awarded & Encumbered for Phase 3, Local Share has not been requested. 3 Sep-10 $76,000 DNR-Legacy Park/Amendment (Legacy Amendment Funds)$61,299 $61,299 $198,598 Grant Awarded & Encumbered for Phase 3, Local Share has not been requested. Total 2011 $1,076,974 $599,263 $599,263 $2,275,500 Grant Awarded & Encumbered for Phase 3, Local Share has not been requested. $2,826,602 ENTF, LAWCON, Parks Legacy Amendment $1,474,814 $1,474,814 $5,776,230 ENTF 2008 - 2010 $1,749,628 Direct LCCMR recommendation and grant programs funded by ENTF $1,474,814 $1,474,814 $4,699,256 4 61.25 2011-2012 $798,390 Non-Metro/Legacy Park/Either Legacy Funds or LAWCON (Federal)$266,130.50 $266,131.50 $1,330,652.00 Applications submitted to MN DNR $798,390 $266,130.50 $266,131.50 $1,330,652.00 550.84 $5,375,008 Source of funds to be determined $3,409,793 $3,409,792 $12,194,593 Applications TBD 1012.94 $9,000,000 44% non-local/Grants, 28% County, 28% City $5,750,000 $5,750,000 $20,500,000 Remaining Funding Needs (If "2011 Proposed Funding" is successful) Overall Funding Plan Total Funding to Date Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park - Project Funding History and Needs Phase I Funding (2008) Phase 2 Funding (2010) Phase 3 Funding (by June 2011) Environment and Natral Resources Trsut Fund, Funding to Date 2011 Proposed Funding Grants and Local Matches CityCouncilAgenda:6/27/11 1 12.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-57toparticipateinthePerformance MeasuresProgramdevelopedbythestate’sCouncilonLocalResultsand InnovationandadoptthecorrespondingtenPerformanceMeasures (TK) A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND: In2010,theStateLegislaturecreatedtheCouncilonLocalResultsandInnovation.This CouncilinFebruary2011,releasedastandardsetoftenperformancemeasuresforcities thattheybelievewillaidresidents,taxpayers,andstateandlocalelectedofficialsin determiningtheefficacyofcitiesinprovidingservice,andmeasureresidents’opinionsof thoseservices.ByFebruary2012,theCouncilonLocalResultsandInnovationmust createcomprehensiveperformancemeasurementsystemsforcitiesandcountiesto implementin2012.Citiesthatchoosetoparticipateinthenewstandardsmeasure programmaybeeligibleforreimbursement,andexemptionfromlevylimits. Participationisvoluntary. Citiesthatchoosetoparticipatemustofficiallyadoptthecorresponding10performance benchmarksandimplementthemin2011.TheCitywillberequiredtocommunicatethe resultsofthemeasurestoresidentsthefollowingyear.Citiesandcountiesthat participateinthestandardmeasuresprogramfor2011areeligibleforreimbursementof $0.14percapita(about$1,700)inLGAandexemptionfromlevylimitsfortaxespayable in2012. InordertoreceivethereimbursementandlevylimitexemptiontheCitymustfileareport withtheOfficeoftheStateAuditorbyJuly1,2011.Thisreportwillconsistofa declarationapprovedbytheCityCouncilstatingthatthecityhasadoptedthe corresponding10performancemeasuresdevelopedbytheCouncil.Attachedisacopyof the10performancemeasuresandtheproposedresolutiontoapprovethemeasures. Theperformancemeasurecanbeachievedeitherthroughstatistics,throughresident surveys,oracombinationofboth. B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS: 1.AdoptResolution#2011-57approvingthe10performancemeasuresand participationintheprogram. 2.Donotadopttheresolutionatthistime. C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION: StaffrecommendsAlternative#1,toadopttheresolutionapprovingtheperformance measuresandtoparticipateintheprogram. CityCouncilAgenda:6/27/11 2 D.SUPPORTINGDATA: Resolution#2011-57 ListofPerformanceMeasures CITYOFMONTICELLO WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTIONNO.2011-57 ADOPTING2011PERFORMANCEMEASURESASRECOMMENDEDBYTHE STATECOUNCILONLOCALRESULTSANDINNOVATION WHEREAS,in2010,theLegislaturecreatedtheCouncilonLocalResultsandInnovation (CLRI);and WHEREAS,inFebruary2011,theCLRIreleasedastandardsetoftenperformancemeasuresfor cities,intendedtoaidresidents,taxpayers,andstateandlocalelectedofficialsindeterminingthe efficacyofcitiesinprovidingservicesandmeasureresidents’opinionsofthoseservices;and WHEREAS,participationinthestandardmeasuresprogrambyacityisvoluntary;and WHEREAS,citiesthatchoosetoparticipateinthestandardmeasuresprogrammustofficially adoptthetenperformancebenchmarksdevelopedbytheCLRI,andimplementthemin2011; and WHEREAS,acitythatelectstoparticipateinthestandardmeasuresprogramiseligiblefor financialincentivesandisalsoexemptfromlevylimitsundersections275.70to275.74,iflevy limitsareineffect. NOW,THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOF MONTICELLO thatthetenperformancemeasuresforcitiesasdescribedbytheCLRIare herebyadoptedfor2011;and BEITFURTHERRESOLVED,thattheCityofMonticelloelectstoparticipateinthe PerformanceMeasuresProgramdevelopedbytheCLRI. ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis27thdayofJune,2011. CITYOFMONTICELLO ______________________________ ClintHerbst,Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator CERTIFICATION STATEOFMINNESOTA COUNTYOFWRIGHT Iherebycertifythattheforegoingisatrueandcorrectcopyofaresolutiondulypassed, adoptedandapprovedbytheMonticelloCityCouncilattheirscheduledmeetingonJune27, 2011,andrecordedinminutesofsaidmeeting. ____________________________________ JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator NotaryPublic:_______________________________ Date:___________________________ (STAMP)