Parks Commisison Agenda Packet 01-15-1998
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION
Thursday, January 15, 1998 - 4:30 p.m.
Members:
Larry Nolan, Fran Fair, Earl Smith, Rick Traver
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Consideration of approving the minutes for the meeting on
December 18, 1997.
3. Add items.
4. Interviews for parks commission applicants.
A. Jennifer Fearing - 4:45
B. Roy Popilek - 5:00 (might be 5:30 depending on work schedule)
5. Discussion on the Comprehensive Park Plan. - Dan Sjordahl
6. Discussion on adopt-a-park guidelines.
7.
Discussion on user fees for the parks.
8. Discussion on budget items for 1998.
A. Pathway Bids
9. Consideration of submitting an LCMR Grant Proposal. Discuss grant
application ideas. (Klein Farms, Montissippi, ect. )
10. Update:
A. Tree planting project - Wanda Kraemer
B. Community Center - Jeff O'Neill
11. Added items
12. Adjourn
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION
Thursday, December 18,1997 - 4:30 p.m.
Members Present: Chairman Larry Nolan, Fran Fair, Earl Smith,
Robbie Smith, Rick Traver
Staff Present:
Jeff O'Neill, Roger Mack, Wanda Kraemer
1. Call meeting to order.
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Nolan.
2. Consideration of approving the minutes for the special meeting on
October 30, 1997 and the regular meeting on November 21, 1997.
There was a correction on Item #12 that the warming house window would be
installed on 12-29-97 and was not already completed.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 30, 1997, SECONDED BY RICK TRAVER.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mter changing the wording for the answer on Item 5B, ROBBIE SMITH MADE A
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ON
NOVEMBER 21, 1997. SECONDED BY EARL SMITH. Motion passed
unanimously.
3.
Add items to the agenda.
A. Pathway bids for next segment.
B. Discuss fees for rental of park shelter
C. Discuss adopt-a-park policies
4. Discussion on EastJWest Bridge Park Design
A. Sub-committee report
Fran Fair summarized the minutes from the subcommittee that met to
discuss the River Park Improvements. The main emphasis are as follows:
1. Irrigation systems in West Bridge, East Bridge, and Ellison Parks
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need to be installed. Roger Mack will get quotes.
2.
Highway 25 between East and West Bridge Park, terrace hill
along Highway 25 so areas is accessibility for maintenance.
3.
West Bridge Park: remove block building, remove parking lot, replace
playground equipment with ADA accessible equipment and a sidewalk
up to the playground, raise the surface inside the gazebo for
entertainment purposes, modify the warming house to facilitate food
serving from the structure. Roger will design the modifiction and
public works crew will build.
4.
East Bridge Park: install two picnic tables on the upper end of the
park next to the parking lot.
5.
Ellison Park: upgrade the playground equipment with ADA accessible
equipment.
6.
A North Entrance as discussed in the Revitalization Plan, where
Hwy. 25 travels between East and West Bridge Park, will also be
discussed in 1998.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PLAN PRESENTED BY
THE RIVER PARKS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE, SECONDED BY FRAN
FAIR. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Information on possible riverfront project
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported to the Commission that he
invited Brad Johnson, developer working with HRA, to attend the park's
meeting so Johnson could give an update on projects being considered in the
Bridge Park area.
Brad Johnson reviewed options for the park area, discussed possible
commercial use in this area, and changing the park to be more lateral with
walkways along the river.
The Commission discussed if a park could be used for commercial uses.
O'Neill would research if Bridge Park had ever been dedicated as a park and
the procedure for changing the area from park land.
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5.
Discussion on comprehensive park plan
Dan SjordaW, City Planner, NAC, reviewed the first chapter of the comprehensive
park plan with the Commission. The Commission went through the draft page by
page and gave suggestions, additions, and corrections to the text. Sjordahl
explained this would be a working process where each meeting a section would be
reviewed and changes made. He encouraged the Commissioners to call him or Steve
Grittman with comments at anytime.
6. Discussion on the blvd. tree planting project
Wanda Kraemer, Development Services Technician, reported that the boulevard
tree planting project is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 1998. As soon
as the date and times are confirmed letters will be mailed to organizations and
business for volunteers. The Chamber, MCP, and the City have been working
together on this project.
7. Discussion on National Guard/Community center
A.
Tour - Robbie Smith reported on the tour the National Guard/Community
Center task force took. Smith reported that the task force thought the tour
was worthwhile becuase many valuable items were noted on the tour that
would be considered in the design and operations reports to the City Council.
B. User Group Meetings - Wanda Kraemer, DST, reported on the user group
meetings that were being during December. Many meetings were being
conducted to assure everybody's views were being represented and to
determine space and design needs.
8. Discussion parks commission vacanG,y.
Larry Nolan, chairman, requested Wanda Kraemer call him when the number of
applications for the parks commission vacancy were known. If there were only a few
applicants interviews would be included with the general meeting or else Nolan
would call a special meeting.
9. Added items
A. Larry Nolan requested the bids for the segments of pathway in the 1998
budget be requested as soon as possible so the project is not delayed.
B.
Earl Smith requested the park shelter fees be reviewed. A subcommittee of
Earl Smith, Fran Fair, Roger Mack and Wanda Kraemer was formed.
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Kraemer would call other cities and have price information available for the
subcommittee meeting.
C.
Wanda Kraemer, DST, requested a policy for benches along the pathway be
written. Kraemer explained requests to place benches along the pathway
have been made. Kraemer had some concern over the quality and appearance
of the benches being requested. This item was added to the subcommittee
meeting that would be reviewing park fees. Roger Mack would bring
examples of benches that could be ordered.
D.
The commission discussed the adopt-a-park policy. It was decided to also
review this on a subcommittee level.
Chairman Nolan, on behalf of the Parks Commission, thanked Robbie Smith for his work
with the Parks Commission and congratulatwished him luck in his new venture on the
Planning Commission.
9.
Adjourn
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING SECONDED BY
ROBBIE SMITH.
Wanda Kraemer
Development Services Technician
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Called and requested letter and resume be added
to Parks Commission.
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City of Monticello
Attn. Planing Commission Vacancy
P. O. Box 1147
Monticello, MN 55362
November 2, 1997
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to inquire about the Planing Commission Vacancy advertised
in the newspaper, and to indicate my interest in learning more details
regarding this vacancy.
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For the past eight years I have been a lead team member in the
Purchasing/Inventory Control areas of Midwest Vision Corporation in
81. Cloud, Minnesota. As well as purchasing contact and ophthalmic lenses
and accessories, I recruited Optometrists for our retail locations. My
duties also included vendor negotiations for pricing, raising funds from
vendors for advertising and doctor and optician sales contests and
training sessions.
I also have experience in construction both commercial and residential.
am a resident of Monticello and live in the Klein Farms addition.
It is important for me to let you know that I am honest, dependable, hard
working, and have a great attitude. I am willing to do whatever it takes to
get the job done.
I would welcome. the opportunity of a interview with you in order for each
of us to obtain more information regarding the other. I am available after
4:30 p.m. at 612-295-0663. If you are unable to reach me, please leave a
message and I will return your call within 24 hours.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
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V R6Y'1topilek
ROY ANTON POPILEK
870 Stoneridge Drive
nticello, MN 55362
(612) 295-0663
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Midwest Vision Distributors
Inventory Control Manager/Buyer July 1989 to present
Oversee purchasing, stocking, distributing and invoicing of $250,000 monthly inventory using
internal computer system; supervise up to twelve lab personnel; create and distribute monthly
budget/usage reports to departmental vice-presidents; research, analyze and report usage
variances; perform monthly computer stock audits for 45 retail locations and corporate head-
quarters and one on-site audit per month; solicit funding for sales promotions, doctor meetings.
Artcraft Printers .
Administrator/Partner October 1988 - June 1989
Coordinated all administrative functions including marketing and billing, accounts payable,
payroll and office maintenance; supervised five production and office staff; performed limited
amount of printing jobs and machine maintenance.
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Marco Business Products
Support Services Manager March 1983 - October 1988
Purchased and received machine and office equipment and supplies for central Minnesota's
largest office retail distributor; fostered idea and assisted in creation of new computerized
inventory control system; directed the purchase, maintenance and service logs for company
fleet of 12-15 vehicles; tracked all monthly sales volumes for maintenance of minImax stocking
levels; budget preparation and control of office equipment inventory; coordinatoed all buildings
and grounds maintenance for complex covering one city block.
Brown Boveri Trubomachinery, Inc.
Material Control Specialist November 1976 - November 1982
From corporate office, supported on-site personnel in construction of turbine generators;
purchased inventory and supplies; coordinated all shipments to job sites from home office
and vendors nationwide; assisted in periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventories
at company headquarters; traveled periodically to construction sites; assisted in start up
procedures; audited inventories to ensure all necessary production items were en hand to
complete the facility; on-site inventory control manager for job contracted and completed
in central Mexico.
EOUCA TION:
Aviation Ordnance School, US Navy
Technical High School, St. Cloud, MN
Continuing Education Courses:
Seminars:
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Sharp Electronics Management Course
Basic Computer Skills
Lotus 1-2-3
Learnex Management Course
Math for Optical Laboratory
Rights of Purchasing
Management Skills for Supervisors
Customer Relations
Success for Supervisors
Q & A Softwear
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSUL.TANTS
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COMMUNITY PL.ANNING - DE510N - MAAKf:T ~E5f:ARCI-I
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Monticello Parks Commission
Dan Sjordal
DATE:
9 January 1998
RE:
Monticello - 15 January Parks Commission Meeting
FilE NO:
191.10
On 15 January, we are anticipating a review of the illustrative issues analysis and draft
park and trail master plan that was handed out at the last meeting. We also would like to
continue the review/discussion of the policy plan and discus design and classification
standards.
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The following is a preliminaryoutlineJtable of contents for the Monticello Comprehensive
Parks Plan:
· Acknowledgments
· Introduction
· Park and Trail Inventory
· Issues and Analysis
· Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan
· Policy Plan
· Implementation
· Appendix
We anticipate that the draft document will be in its final form for review by late February.
We will provide a draft copy of the whole document in early March for final Pa'rk
Commission review at the 19 March meeting. This corresponds to the timing and
completion schedule discussed at the first meeting.
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INTRODUCTION
Park and recreation pJ3nnine in any community
occurs at three levels. Maps and plans provide
graphic visualization of physical resources. But
no matter hOw extensive, they cannot anticipate
every eventuality. Growth in the City may occur
in new locations which the Comprehensive Parks
Plan does not expect or it may occur much faster
or slower than originally thought. Proposed land
use types and streets may have to be changed in
response to present day ciIcumstances which will
in turn alter the planned park and ttail system.
For this reason, polices are developed which can
be applied to new situations.
The Policy Plan is the first and most critical part
of the planning process. It is a strategic
management tool which reflects the community's
general treatment of its recreation facilities and
. services, and provides more detailed guidance on
park/trail development and maintenance
standards. Community recreation standards are
the means by which a City can express their
goals and objectives in quantitative terms, which
in turn can be t:ran...1l'1ted into spatial requirements
for physical resources.
~arks Commissioners:
If you have this information
from the Dec. meeting you
might want to use it because
of any notes or comments you
added. I just copied this
again in case you did not have
it available. - wk
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GOALS
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Provide areas and facilities that help meet
the recreation needs of the community
and neighbors.
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Establish recreational areas and facilities
designed to satisfy the social, community
and recreation needs of all age groups.
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Provide safe, accessible, and organized
sidewalk/trail facilities for pedestrian,
bicycles and non-motorized transportation
movement throughout the City.
· Promote and encourage citizen
involvement in park, trail and recreation
develop~ent plans.
· Create and maintain a comprehensive
park system that provides for future
recreation needs for the overall
community, as well as individual
neighborhoods.
OVERALL PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM
POUCIES
1.
Update physical plans and. related
documents as necessary to respond to
changes in goals, needs, priorities, and
budget.
2.
Adopt park master plans prior to any
major development. Obtain input via the
public hearing process.
3.
Promote public participation in the
planning process via the Parlcs and
Recreation Commission to bost a forom
fol' opC;:I!.~iscussion of issues.
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4.
Promote integtation with other City
activities, services, and facilities.
5.
Identify the means by which to
implement park/trail administration and
operations (Le., by the Planning
Commission and City Council policies,
procedures, and ordinances).
6.
The Parks and Recreation Commission
shall review and make recommendation
to the City Council on all aspects of
park/trail planning, design, acquisition,
development, and maintenance.
7.
The City shall achieve an equitable
distribution of park lands, trails,
recreational facilities, and programs
throughout the community.
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ACQUISmON POLICIES
1. Acquisition of land for future park and
trail development will be a high priority
for the City and shall be acquired
(preferably through dedication or
purchase) in advance of actual need in
order to ensure its protection,
availability, and to avoid future
development pressures which may result
in lack of prime land area or higher
acquisition costs.
2. Land shall be acquired to serve all
recreational, open space, and
transportation needs of the residents of
both a neighborhood and community-
wide basis.
3.
Lands shall be acquired accotding to need
in differing areas of the City in
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compliance with the Park Classification
Guidelines contained herein as well as
needs analysis by the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
4.
When determining park size, unusable
land areas such as wetlands,
drainageways, floodplain areas, etc.
should not be included in the acreage
calculation, but may be accepted as a
portion of the recreational system for
aesthetic, environmental or wildlife
pre&eJVation pUlposes.
5.
Land acquired will remain as easily
maintainable open space until it is
financially feasible for the City to
develop and maintain more intense
recreational facilities.
6.
Besides the standard recreational
programs and facilities typically
recognized by the City. consideration
should be given to the following areas:
a. Historic preservation.
b. Cultural enrichment.
c. Facilities for the handicappedl
disabled.
d. Public activity areas and facilities
in employment centers or
privately awned developments.
e. Organized sports and recreational
activities.
f. Teen programs and facilities.
g. Senior citizen programs and
facilities.
h. Areas for nature preservation.
7.
Land shall be acquired from developers
or landowners when it is consistent with
the adopted Comprehensive Parks Plan or
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when alternate areas have been evaluated
based on park and ttail policies and arc in
keeping with the intent of this plan. In
other areas which serve no system
purpose, owners of land shall contribute
cash to be used in the purchase and/or
development of community recreational
areas when the need for land is not
apparent.
8.
Where possible, the City shall consider
acquiring high amenity landscapes or
park land which includes unique or
limited features such as lake frontage,
wetlands, quality views or special
attention areas through dedication or
purchase.
9.
Land for parks or 1Iails may be acquired
through dedication, purchase, eminent
domain, donation, or other means
appropriate to the situation including
easements or leases.
10. Joint use agreements between the City of
Monticello and other government entities
should be punued and developed.
11. The sources of funds to be utilized for
acquisition may include park/tIail
dedication fund, general fund, capital
improvement program, bond issuance,
grant programs, or any other source
appropriate to the situation.
12.
Access to park and trail areas within
residential subdivisions must be provided
by developers from. public rights-of-way
and/or adjacent lands at minimum
standards established within this
document. (refer to following policies for
details regarding this provision).
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13. The Monticello Parks and Recreation
Commission shall review and submit
recommendation to the City Council on
all park and trail land acquisition issues.
PROGRAMMlNGIDEVELOPMENT
POLICIES
1. Create. maintain and update an attractive,
diverse, and interesting system of urban
and rural parks/trails including, but not
limited to, multi-use trails (for
pedestrians. bicycles, roller skates/in line
skates, and skate boards), sidewalks,
nature or hiking paths, and cross country
ski trails (multi-use trails during the
Winter).
2.
Cteate a City-wide park and trail system
designed to minimi?e conflicts between
pedestrians and motor vehicles and
provide safe bike/pedestrian access to
parks where feasible.
3.
Facility development priorities should
reflect the needs of the fastest growing
age groups. Types of facilities should
match emerging needs of the population.
4.
Minimize construction costs whenever
possible by installing parks or trails in
conjunction with other planned
improvements at the state, county, and
city level.
5.
Upon development of recreation
facilities, they shall be appropriate to the
areas in which they are located, both with
respect to their integration into the
social/physical setting and to their
potential for creating conflicts with
neighboring property owners.
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6.
Park and trail development should
minimize impacts on adjacent properties
(existing or planned home sites) through
provisions for, but not limited to:
a. Adequate off-street parking.
b. Appropriate orientation and
location of buildings and activity
areas.
c. Screening, buffering, and
landscaping.
d. Adequate setbacks and physical
&epantion.
7.
Future parks shall have good public
access. No more than two sides of the
park shall be bounded by residences.
8.
Utilize abandoned railroad rights-of-way
or utility easements for trails or linear
paIks where appropriate to promote space
conservation and aesthetic improvements.
Plan for the future utilization of the
Burlington Northern right-of-way tor a
trail corridor.
9. The Planning Commission shall review
park dedication fees on a biannual basis
to ensure compatibility with land costs (to
be equitable with developers required to
dedicate land) and with the City's needs
or planned improvement costs.
10. Promote the establishment of parks and
trails within new subdivisions and
redevelopment areas which are
appropriate to the impacts of additional
homes/people on the park and trail
system and which are to be installed by
the developer/landowner.
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11. Through the utilization of park dedication
funds or other possible means, work to
upgrade existing trails and establish new
trails within existing neighborhoods and
developed portions of the City which
complement and provide connection to
other community or regional trails.
12. Encourage the private sector and
community organizations to provide
It'Creational opportunities, facilities,
equipment or services whenever possible.
13. Unsolicited gifts and donations toward
the community recreation system will be
accepted by the City if they are free of
obligations or impacts which limit use
later, do not offend other segments of the
community, do not have hidden costs for
development or maintenance which is
beyond the City's fmancial resources,
and are in the City's best interest. The
City will not accept land encumbered by
power lines as park dedication areas.
14. Volunteer efforts shall be utilized when
possible to help in the implementation,
maintenance or expansion of the City's
recreational elements.
15. Coordinate facility development with the
needs of community residents, athletic
associations, civic groups, etc.
16. Attempt to preserve existing inherent
physical site amenities and attributes
(natural or man-made) and encourage the
establishment of new site amenities when
planning and developing park areas.
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17. When practical, parks should include
conservancy open space that preserves
forest, wetlands, etc.
18. Consider the long term costs of
maintenance and operation in a facility's
design and development.
19. Ensure that the proper right-of-way
widths are dedicated or easements are
established for sidewalks and trails during
the subdivision process.
20. Pursue park and recreation grants to
develop parks and trails.
TR.A.n. FACILITY PURPOSE AND DESIGN
POLICIES
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Establish trail facilities which provide
recreational as well as functional uses.
2.
Establish trail corridors that minimi7,C
stop signs, cross trclffic, and mixing with
other modes of transportation.
3.
The types of trails to be used as the basis
of planning and development aTe as
follows:
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a. On-Street Trails/Paved Shoulders:
These trails share the same paved
surface as the roadway that they
follow. They can be designed for
multiple uses and may be located
on one or both sides of the street.
The City's trail plan incOIporates
both sidewalk on road bike routes
(Class lis) and on-road pedestrian
and bike routes (Class nand llI).
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b.
Grade-Separated Traits/
Sidewalb: These trail segments
are separated from the adjacent
roadway by a strip of
.land/plantings or physical
stnJcture (preferably not less than
five feet wide). They are designed
for the integration of a variety of
compatible non-motorized trail
uses including pedestrians,
bicycles, skate boards, roller
skates or in line skates. They
generally follow street rights-of-
way, but may be set back varying
distances from a road for
aesthetic, safety, maintenance, or
snow storage reasons depending
upon the classification of roadway
with which they are associated
(traffic volumes, speed, etc.).
The City's sidewalk system and
offwroad paths (Class I) are
examples of grade-separated
tIailsl sidewalks that are currently
in place.
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Overland TT'aillLineu Parks:
These trail segments shall provide
a standard trail width wjthin a
signifICantly wider right-of-way
and shall be located away from
street COrridOfS, not typically
parallel to the street surface.
They should be designed to
incolpOrate vegetation, seating,
picnic areas, and playgrounds Of
other supporting site elements and
may serve a dual purpose as a
buffer strip or separated bikeway.
Abandoned Iailroad rights.of-way
and many utility easements fall
into this category.
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4.
AlllIails located along arterial and major
collector streets should be a minimum of
ten feet wide.
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All trails located on or along local or
minor collector streets should be a
minimwn of eigbt feet wide for two-way
traffiC (one side of the street) or six feet
wide on both sides of the street for one-
way traffic, although lesser widths may
be necessary in established residential
areas and where space is limited. In no
case, shall a trail be installed at less than
a four foot width.
6.
In cases where trails lie adjacent to new
residential development or are not located
within public rights-of-way, a minimum
corridor size of 30 feet shall be provided
which, in addition to the required trail,
may be used for the establishment of
vegetative screening or accessory
park/trail elements. Distances to existing
homes may be less in cases where space
is limited.
7.
The required 30 foot corridor shall be
dedicated as park land in residential areas
or in special cases an easement may be
established provided lot depths are
increased to accommodate the width of
the corridor. Within commercial and
industrial areas an easement will be
required, but the establishment of such
will not necessitate a change in the
required lot size or setback requirements.
8.
In residential areas (local streets only)
on-street trails may be unmarked, paved
with a stripe, or identif1ed by a sign.
On-street trails associated with collector
or arterial streets are not desired for long
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term use, however, where necessary they
should always have a specially marked
shoulder area and/or be sign identified.
9. It shall be the City's responsibility to
implement new trails in existing
neighborhoods or to redevelop
insufficient facilities where necessary
over time.
10. Trails shall be constructed according to
the standards established by the City as
otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
11. Developers who wish to subdivide land
which includes designated new trail
corridors in the comprehensive system
plan will be required to dedicate and
construct trails m the location and
manner approved by the City Council.
Those landowners who abut areas
designated for trails will. be required to
plan for and accommodate such in the
event that development! subdivision of
their property occurs.
12. The longitudinal slope of trails along
their length should not exceed five
percent to be considered handicapped
accessible and eight to ten percent in
areas where access would otherwise be
limited.
13. The cross sectional slope of trails shall
not exceed two percent and shall be
convex (raised to slope toward each side)
or sloped in one direction to allow for
proper drainage.
14. Lines of sight should be considered when
planning trail development both for
aesthetic reasons as well as for safety.
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Unobstructed forward and rear views
should be provided for each type of user:
50 feet for pedestrians and ISO feet for
bicyclists and skaters.
15. Unless safety factors prohibit such, the
City shall promote the establishment of
trails through aU areas of the City and
among all land use types according to the
intent of the system plan associated
herewith.
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16. It is the intent of the City that all trails be
paved with bituminous or concrete
sUrfacing in the long teIDl, however,
interim trail surfaces of vegetative ground
cover, gravel, stone or wood chips may
be necessary in some areas as dictated by
available monies. Unless otherwise
approved by the City Council, all trails
shall be paved.
PARK FACn.ITY PURPOSE AND DESIGN
1.
Every reasonable effort will be made to
improve parks located in areas with
inadequate facilities.
2.
Establish park facilities which provide
recreational as weU as functional uses.
3.
Consideration shall be given to safety,
visibility, and emergency access into
parks when acquiring land or planning
for their development.
4.
Long term costs of maintenance and
opention in a facility's design and
development shall be recognized and
considered when planning for the park.
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Land for parks will be acquired, planned
and developed according to the Park
Classification Guidelines contained herein
which specify the appropriate sizes,
locations, service areas and equipment to
best serve the City.
6.
Prior to . the development of each park
area, a design plan will be prepared
which shows the types, locations and
sizes of proposed facilities and estimated
costs.
7.
Park facilities and buildings should be
compatible with surrounding urban or
rural activities with regard to scale,
design, color, setbacks, and materials.
8.
Maximize park accessibility by City
residents to best serve the area in which
the facility is located by requiring either
vehicular or pedestrian access or both
(depending on the size and classification
of the park).
9.
Whenever possible, active use recreation
areas sbould be designed for diverse uses
during all seasons. Promote the use of
existing fields for multiple uses.
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
POLICIES
1.
The City will provide for the efficient
maintenance and operation of clean.
orderly, controlled, safe, and attractive
parks and trails. Park maintenance and
operation shall safeguard the physical
condition of trials and equipment from
deterioration or damage due to weather.
vandalism, OT other natural or human
causes.
Monria!llo Compn}um,s'{ve Parks Plan
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The City may implement different
maintenance techniques to provide for
different levels of m:lintenance depending
upon the intensity of use and purpose of
the site/trail.
3.
Park access driveways, parking lots and
tr.rils will not be plowed during the snow
season UEUesS ~ecll1c Locations or
segments are designated by the City
Council.
4.
Trails not plowed may be used for
Winter sports during the snow season
such as cross-country skiing or sledding.
5.
All park and trail areas shall be clearly
marked with signage, utilizing a clear
and concise system of graphics which is
consistent throughout the community .
Rules for park and trail use shall be
posted at the site.
6.
Snowmobiles shall only be allowed on
designated routes and shall not be
operated within public parks or on trails
designated for use by pedestrians and
bicyclists.
7.
The opention of all tenain vehicles
(AlV s) within the City on park property
or established trails shall be prohibited.
8.
The City shall make every effort to use
park and tIail. facilities for their originally
intended purpose. If changes to the
system are necessary in the future to
resolve problem areas, expand the
facilities, etc., the City shall provide
compatible new uses that will require
minimum alteration of the facility.
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9.
Inform the Wright County Sheriff as to
the location of parks and trails so that
they may be watched over as part of the
daily surveillance route in order to
maintain user safety.
PUBUC RELATIONS I COMl\tIUNITY
POLICIES
1. Develop ways in which to promote
citizen interest and involvement in the
City's park and trail system.
2. Educate residents and facility users on the
proper use and safety for each facility.
3.
Utilize print media, City newsletter, and
signage to promote facilities or programs
and identify the trail routes, parks,
service and other public facilities.
4.
The City shall continually monitor
characteristics of park and trail use,
safety. and maintena nC".e to identify where
improvements or changes aTe needed.
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Develop ways to utilize recreation
programs and provide facilities to
maximize participation and overcome
physical or economic limitations which
may prevent equal opportunity,
regardless of race, sex, religion, or place
of residence. Maximize park
accessibility by City residents to best
serve the area by requlflng either
vehicular or pedestrian access or both
(depending on the size and classification
of the park).
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A~ PRIORITY STRATEGIES, FOR FUNDING
FOR ALL PROJECTS: LCMR is interested in projects that promote a sustainable ap.proach. lobe
sustainable, a project should be compCitible with the natural system and balance the benefits to '
the,environment, the communityandthe economy. '
. LCMR will seek opportunities to coordinate, state staff with community-based projects to improve long term
coordination and resource sharing.
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~ PRIORITY: All strategies are priorities for funding: The order does not reflect any other prioritization. '
,Although other proposals may be considered, stated strategies will receive priority.' ,
,~, FUNDING SOURCE: The strategies apply to' all funding sources. Proposers are requested to respond to a
strategy nota funding source,. .
~.. REINVESTMENT IN MINNESOTA: RIM related activities may be recornmEmdedfor funding by the LCMR under.
many of the strategies. The choice of strategy will depend on the activity proposed.
RESPOND TO ONE, OR PART OF ONE, OF THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES:
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· LOCAL INITIATIVES GRANTS PROGRAM: The LCMR intends to reeommend.a matching grants program in the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for local initiatives for the following types of projects:
In order to simplify and streamline the application process for local projects that fit the categories directly below,
, we suggest you send those applications directly to: DNR Local Grants Program: 500 Lafayette Rd; S1. Paul,
MN55155-4010. They will be reviewed by the DNRinthe spring of 1999. For information and applications on
these grants contact the Local Grants Unit at DNR, PHONE: 612-29&-0565 FAX: 612-29&-6047. The LCMR
intends to recommend money to support the Local Initiatives Grants Program during the biennium beginning
July 1999. ' ,
~ ' LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARKS: Matching grants for acquisition and development of local,
and regional park and recreation areas.
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~ REGIONAL TRAIL AND TRAIL LINKAGES GRANTS:. Matching grants to local
govemments for development of trail linkages between communities, trails and parks and for
local trails of regional significance.
}i> NA TURAL OR SCENIC AREAS: For acquisition of land or scenic easements. Pursuant to
M.S.85.019.
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~ COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS: Up to$10,OOO matching grants for
private/public partnerships for environmental service projects and related .education
activities. -
~CbNSERVATION PARTNERS PROGRAM: Up to$10,OOO matching grants for
private/public partnerships for enhancement, research, surveys and for related ~ducation on'
fish, wildlife, and native plant habitats. '
· STATE AND METRO PARKS" RECREATION AREAS AND TRAILS: State and Metro regionaL park, recreation area and
trail needs for acceleration of acquisition, development, rehabilitation and enhancement as described in MS 116P.02, Subd.
5 (indudes in the definition of natural resources, the state recreation system and the metro regional recreation system).
Projects eligible for funding through the Metro. Parks and Open Space program will only be considered as part
of the Metro Council and Parks Open Space Commission Capital Improvement Program. The LCMR intends
to recommend money to support the State and Metro Parks, Recreation Areas and Trails program during the
biennium beginning July 1999. .
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· HISTORIC SITES: Protect, enhance, reuse or interpret historic sites. ' Priority will be given to projects designated as local,
state or federal historic sites. '
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· WATER QUALITY: Improve and protect waterquality on a watershed(s) basis through research and implementation of
processes to reduce nonpoint source pollLltion. "
. · AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE BASED INDUSTRIES: Accelerate the use of farming, forestry, tourism
or mineral use practices that enhance wildlife habitat and provide protection of the environment and human health through
. research, implementation, or analysis of improved management techniques.
'. URBANIZATION IMPACTS ON NATURAL RESOURCES: Evaluate; develop, and analyze urbanization ,and sprawl
impacts on Minnesota's natural resources and implement mitigation strategies.
. INNOVATIONS IN ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION: Advance the use of renewable and alternative energy that
reduces damage from energy generation, consumption and promotes conservation and efficiency., '
· DECISION MAKING TOOLS: Facilitate natural resourGe decision-making through:
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)>' comparative risk .assessment or economrcand externality analyses. '
~, evaluation of the cumulative environmental impacts of individual land use activities.
> flood mitigation strategies.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: Accelerate the implementation of environmental education activities consistent with the
Greenprint Statewide Plan for Environmental Education in Minnesota, with an emphasis ,on local government official and
teacher training. The priority is for implementation of noncapitalprogrammatic activities tarried out thr9ugh partnerships.
This includes hunting and sportfishing interests. '
· BENCHMARKS AND INDICATORS: Create benchmarks, including biological indicators, for key natural resources to
permit effective monitoring and assessment of environmental trends and enVironmental factors affecting human health.
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· CRITICAL LANDS OR HABITAtS: (also see Local Initiatives Grants PrOgram on previous page) Land acquisition
.. (fee or other interest), restoratiOn or enhancements that proteCt critical habitats, such as: wetlands, native prairies,
unique and/or sensitive areas, scenic bluffs, old-growthfore~ts, greenway corridors, projects that connect or reconnect
fragmented habitat area, sport~fishing habitat, and lakes and rivers. PUblic,water access for boating and nori-boating
is inclUded. ' .'"
· NATIVE SPECIES PLANTING: Expand rural and urban revegetation with native species consistent with underlying
natural ecosystems. This strategy includes the demonstration of planting and protection of native species on private
and public lands." .,
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· NATIVEFISH SPECIES: Research and development to ehhancenative fish and mollusk populations in their natural
. ' 'communities. Expand ecosystem knowledge and classification to guide enhancement. .
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EXOTIC SPECIES: Research and demonstrate ecologically-soLind methods, to control OT eradicate ~xotip species of
'plants or animals that are or may become a threat to the environment. , ' .
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B.CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
For proposals submitted forthe biennium beginning JUly,1 ,1999.
· Project Managers and cooperators must' be accountable and able to complete projectobjectives. '
., Trust Fund expenditures must conform to the Trust ,Fund law (~S116P,08).
· The following crit~ria will be applied as one part of the proposal evaluation and recommendation. process. The total
, potential score for each criterion ,is written in parentheses. All points will b.e awarded ona sliding scale. ' Criteria will be
applied as one of the screening tools by ~CM~ members' in seleCting projects fora hearing; ,Total niaximl,lm points := ~5. '
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1. FOCUS OF SUST AINABILlTY AND ADDRESSES 81RA TEGY ~ (14)
FOCUS OF SUSTAINABILlTY- The LCMR is interested in projects that promote a sustainable approach. To be '
sustainable, a project should be compatible with the natural system and balance the henefits to the environment, the
community, and the economy. Up to 5 points otthe screening criteria will be applied. " "
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ADDRESSES STRA TEGY'- Up to 9 points ~f the screening criteria win be applied.
2. RESUL 1S - ~rovide for a critical assessment of the project and clear, d~rhonstrated results (9)
.NNOVATION-Innovativ~ approach. (9)
4. PARTNERSHIPS - Demonstrates a coordinated approach. (9)
5. STATEWIDE SIGNIFiG.ANCE - (7),
6. LEVERAGING - Leverages funding (nonstate, cash commitment). The cash match must be money spent directly on the
, project during the time of the project (July 1, 1999-June 30,2001). ' Previously spent m9ney will not qualify as leveraging.
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7. DISSEMINATION - P..rovides data, reports, materials,; etc~ to the publi~ and other potential users in a readily useable '
form. (5) ,
8. INFORMATioN BASE - Provides a significant, demonstrated addition to the public erlVironmentaland natural resource
information base. (5)
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A sYr:Jopsis of the .LCMR proposal review timeline is listed in chronological order on page 13 of the RFP..
Please note some additional details: .
1., University of Minnesota: If the Project Manager of the proposal is affiliated with the University of Minnesota, the, Office of
Research and Technology Transfer Administration (ORTTA) requirements must be fulfilled by submitting the proposal with
a BA-23 thro,ugh that office.' , .
2. . Eligible and Noneligible Expenses:
A Eligible Costs , , .
Eligible costs shall be those co~ts directly incurred by the Recipient in the actual conduct of the Project. Eligible costs
shall be based upon the approved work program and list of deliverables:and can include the following types of costs
provided they are solely related to and necessary for the completion of the Project
1. Expenditures incurred only after the effective date in the approved work program. No expenditures will be'
allowed after June 30, 2001 unless approved by specific law. .
2, Advertising costs solely for recruitment of personnel, solicitation of bids, or other purposes specifically provided for
in the list of deliverables; .... ..
3 Capital expenditures for facilities; equipment, and other capital assets; For equipment expenditures of $3500 per
unit or more: It must be clear if there are to be such expenditures, whY they arenecessarv, and what they will be
used for after the project is completed. .
4. Communicatio'n costs incurred for telephone calls and postage;
5. Materials and supplies; .
6. Printing and reproduction costs necessary for contract administration; publication costs of reports relating to
cOntract accomplishments; . '.
. 7. Transportation and travel expenses such as freight relating to goods purchased for the Project, and the lodging, meal
and transportation of personnelinvolved in the Project in the same manner and in no greateramountthan provided fc
in the. current "Commissioner's Plan" promulgated by the Commissioner of Emplgyee Relations. .'
8. Wages and expenses of salaried Recipientemployees;' .'. " " . .
9. Fringe benefit Costs of Recipient's employees; .
. 10,' Professional $ervices unless specified in the work program.
11. Education program expenses such as conferences, seminars, books, materials, and supplies; .
'12. Public utilities such as water, sewage, and electricity; . '. .
13. Maintenance and repairs incurred for upkeep of property 'used directly in the Project which keeps it in an efficient
op'eration condition (for the Project period); '. . .
14" Administrative expenses such as accounting Clnd budgeting. -
B. Noneligible Costs: . ' . '
Noneligible costs for reimbursement means. all costs notdefined as eligible costs, including but not limited to the
'following:' , .
1. Indirect costs; . . . .
2. For State employees; Salaries and benefits unless in the unclassified serVice or expressly approved 'in the'
workprogram; ,..' .
3. Any expenditures before July 1, 1999, or work program approval, whichever is the latter;
. 4. Fund raising;.' .
5. Taxes, except sales tax on goods and serviCes;
6. Insurance, excepftitle insurance; .
7. Attomeyfees, except for acquisition an'd clearing title to land;
8. ',Loans,' grants, subsidies to persons or entities for non public development;
9. Bad debts or contingency funds;
10. Interest;
11. Lobbyists;
12. Political contributions.
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3. 'Match Commitment and Expenditure: . _ i
Match commitments and expenditures must be only for the time period of the project (typically July 1,1999 to June 30, .
2001) and in the form of nonstate cash." The expenditure of match dollars cannot begin before the above project periOd
starts nor occur after its completion. A firm commitment of the match must be received for the project to begin and must
.be com~itted b~ January 1 , 2000 or the project will be canceled.. - " ". "
.' ata Compatibility Requirements: _ . ., .
During the biennium ending June 30, 2001, the data collected by tn~ projects funded that have common value for natural
resource planning and management must conform to inf9rmation standards adopted by the State of Minnesota. These.
data must be made accessible and free to the public unless made private under the Data Practices Act. . .
5. . Land Acquisition Appropriations: .' " _
As part of project expenditures, recipients of land acquisition appropnations must provide the information necessary to
update public recreation information maps and other appropriate media to the Department of Natural. Resources in the'
specified form. . , . .
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