City Council Agenda Packet 02-08-2016 Special/_T04►U7_1
SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 8, 2016 — 5 p.m.
Academy Room
Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Park
A. Introduction
a. Review of Master Planning Process and Timeline
b. Parkland Conversion Update
c. Grant Requirement Overview
d. Interim Improvement Decision
B. Master Plan and Feasibility Update — WSB & Associates
a. Overview
b. Needs Assessment Re -cap
c. Master Plan Layout
d. Development Areas
C. Questions and Summary
SUPPORTING DATA:
• Project goals — from RFP
• Revised concept master plan layout
• Needs assessment
D. PROJECT GOALS:
A series of goals for the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Athletic Park has been
developed to guide both the planning process described within this document, as well
as continued future development and management of the athletic park.
The desired outcome of the planning process is to yield a project product which meets
the following goals.
1. Create a premier athletic park destination for the community and the region.
2. Create a park -like environment over an institutional environment, in recognition
of the park's unique blend of passive and active outdoor recreation resources and
opportunities.
3. Create an environment which enriches the outdoor recreation experience for
Bertram park users, encouraging the exploration and connection to the larger
regional park.
4. Provide for buffering and transition between the natural resource and athletic
areas of the park. Orient the uses such that the most intense are separated from
the most sensitive natural resources. "Intense" shall include an evaluation of both
play /spectator use level and actual infrastructure impact in terms of view,
required utilities, parking, etc.
5. Design within context of the athletic park's potential to serve the needs for both
local and regional populations, today and into the future.
6. Provide for sustainability throughout design - including stormwater
management and irrigation plans, recycling practices, materials for construction,
etc. Consider and incorporate low- impact design elements for noise, light,
energy and water consumption, field maintenance, etc. Utilize native landscape
materials to the maximum extent practical for all landscapes.
7. Balance the needs of players, spectators and other park visitors in field design
and layout, as well as placement and number of parking spaces and other visitor
and player amenities.
8. Incorporate connections (pathways, access) within athletic park facility nodes
and to the larger regional park which are in concert with the regional park
concept. In addition, plan for and incorporate connections to the community
consistent with the City's Park & Pathway Plan and Wright County Trail System
Plan.
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9. Maximize efficiency in design to achieve phasing which meets needs
prioritization and cost effectiveness.
10. Create an attractive regional recreation venue through design considerations.
Consider the economic benefit and revenue potential of developing a regional
athletic park without compromising a park experience.
11. Accommodate future adaption and evolving trends in outdoor recreation in plan
design.
12. Consider programmatic opportunities in design, including partnerships with
local recreation providers.
13. Provide the framework for immediate implementation for required interim
improvements and a framework to guide future improvements.
14. Comply with all local, state and federal laws, policies and regulations, including
but not limited to: grant requirements, environmental review and permitting,
and accessibility.
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• 10 Multi- Purpose Greens
• 7 Multi- Purpose Ballfields
• 2 Youth Baseball Fields
• 1 Baseball Field
• 2 Tennis Courts
1 Hockey Rink /Basketball Court
• 2 Play Areas
• 4 Concession / Restroom Buildings
• 1 including Warming House
• 1 including Shelter Overhang
• Parking for Approximately 1000 vehicles
• Paved Trail Loop System - Approximately 3.8 Miles
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INTRODUCTION
This document was prepared by WSB and Associates, Inc. for the City of Monticello to provide a needs
assessment evaluation of outdoor recreation facilities. This assessment process considers the current
capacity of existing outdoor recreational facilities compared to the existing and projected programmatic
demands. It is anticipated that changes to facilities and programs will need to be monitored to ensure
that future recreational needs are being met. It is with this understanding that the forthcoming needs
assessment is presented, which summarizes the needs of today and circumstances affecting the
planning decisions of the future for the community of Monticello.
Identifying stakeholders and user groups and having them involved through the assessment process was
crucial in preparing this document. Although it is rare to meet everyone's individual needs, we received
feedback indicating comprehensive consensus.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The assessment team would like to thank the following organizations for their valuable input and time
through this process. We would also like to thank the athletic associations and individuals who attended
public meetings for their input. The open dialogue with members of the community helped enrich our
collective understanding of the issues and needs facing the city's recreational facilities.
WRIGHT COUNTY
Marc Mattice
Brad Harrington
Stacy Marguardt
BCOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Larry Nolan
Brian Stumpf
Pat Sawatzke
Jim Hayes
Tom Jahnke
Jim Lindberg
Wes Olson
Scott Peterson
Glen Posusta
Martyn Dibben
Sandra Theros
Kim Hewson- Garner
FRIENDS OF BERTRAM BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Jim Lindberg
Martyn Dibben
Dave Wik
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Brian Stumpf, Mayor
Charlotte Gabler
Lloyd Hilgart
Tom Perrault
Glen Posusta
MONTICELLO PARKS COMMISSION
Nancy McCaffrey
Larry Nolan
Brian Stoll
Glen Posusta
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS
Jeff Michaelis, Girls Softball Assoc.
Roger Pribyl, Monticello Baseball Assoc.
Joe Kounkel, Monticello Baseball Assoc.
Brian Schmitz, Monticello Baseball Assoc.
Tony Rowan, Monticello Soccer Club
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Our appreciation is also extended to city and school district staff for providing their insights and
guidance on many planning issues and enriching our understanding of the local conditions.
CITY STAFF
Angela Schumann, Community Development Director
Tom Pawelk, Parks Superintendent
Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator
Beth Green, Administrative Assistant
Kitty Baltos, Monticello Community Center Director
Leanne Holker, Community Center Coordinator
COMMUNITY EDUCATION STAFF
Brandan LaBau, Coordinator
SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF
Gary Revenig, School District Activity Director
CONSULTANT TEAM
Sincerely,
WSB and Associates, Inc.
ason L. Am berg, RLA WSB Staff
Group Manager —Landscape Architecture Steven Foss
Samantha McKinney
WSB and Associates, Inc. Breanne Rothstein
701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(763) 231 -4841
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ASSESSMENT OF NEED
The needs assessment report has been prepared to determine the current and future needs for the City
of Monticello outdoor recreational programs, including community education outdoor recreational
programs pertaining to the sports identified in the report. This does not consider the school recreation
programming needs. Through the development of this report, data has been gathered through
informational meetings, teleconferences, and athletic association websites. Data collected from these
sources documents the research, analysis, and findings, resulting in the identification of:
• Major outdoor recreational trends and themes
• Current capacity, demand and availability of hours for city outdoor recreational programs on
existing school district facilities
• Projected demand and availability of hours for city outdoor recreational programs on existing
school district facilities
• Local and regional needs for outdoor recreational facilities
• Recommendation regarding future approach of facilities and development of the BCOL Regional
Athletic Park
NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS
The needs assessment process included a series of stakeholder and user group interviews and meetings,
public open houses, community events, and workshops with city council. Through this effort, the
consulting team and city were able to identify major trends and themes identified on existing
recreational facilities and areas of interest to consider in the development of future recreational
facilities. The following listing outlines the public process meetings.
Multiple Stakeholder and User Group Interviews, August 6, 2015
Multiple Stakeholder and User Group Interviews, August 7, 2015
Community Event (Blazing through Bertram), September 5, 2015
Public Open House #1, September 17, 2015
BCOL Advisory Council Meeting, October 2, 2015
Stakeholder and User Group Meeting, October 8, 2015
City Council Workshop #1, October 12, 2015
City Council Workshop #2, November 23, 2015
Public Open House #2, December 10, 2015
MAJOR TRENDS AND THEMES FROM THE PUBLIC PROCESS
The public engagement sessions were instrumental in developing a thorough understanding of trends
and demand pertaining to outdoor recreational athletics for the city and school district programs. In
addition, residents and community groups identified themes which have been utilized in existing parks
and should be promoted in the future development of parks. The following lists summarize the major
themes and trends that emerged from the public input process.
Monticello Outdoor Recreational Trends
• Ballfield use is holding steady.
• Soccer field use is increasine.
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• Lacrosse is a new sport that is increasing in popularity.
• Flag football is expected to rise in popularity.
• Women's softball has expressed interest, but spatial limitations are currently preventing sport
from being organized.
Themes characterized by Residents and Community Groups
• Variety and adaptability in fields is important
• Connections to nature areas and trails — avoid 'industrial look'
• Residents would like more amenities at fields, including:
• Picnic Shelters
• Parking
• Play Areas
• Restrooms
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OVERVIEW OF CURRENT CAPACITY, DEMAND AND AVAILABILITY
The following table (Table #1.1) analyzes the current capacity, demand and availability of hours for the
specified city and community education outdoor recreational programs identified through the
assessment process.
CAPACITY
The capacity of hours for each sport was determined through a series of tables identifying the:
• Existing city and school district facilities for city outdoor recreational programs
o Capacity of school district facilities consider availability of grounds for sharing, but not
dedicated use for city recreation or community education recreation programs.
• Calendar season of field use — Accounts for shared seasons of use where applicable.
• Amount of hours of available play per calendar season — Based upon the hours of operation,
hours of sunlight and additional hours available for existing lit fields.
DEMAND
The demand of hours encompassed:
• All scheduled home games per calendar season for currently run programs.
• Practices per calendar season for currently run programs.
• Recommended resting /rotation of fields — 20% of the capacity of hours.
AVAILABILITY
The availability of hours was calculated through subtracting demand from capacity. Resulting from this
calculation, it can be concluded whether there is a surplus of hours or a deficiency in hours available for
each corresponding sport.
CONCLUSION
In summary, a deficiency in available hours exists for soccer and lacrosse with a surplus of available
hours for all other identified city outdoor recreational programs.
Availability of Hours on City Fields and School District Fields for City Recreational Programs Table #1.1
Surplus or
Less Demand
Capacity
(Deficiency)
Recommended Resting/
Practices /
Available'
Sport
(Hours)
Rotation 20%
Games
(Hours)
Soccer and Lacrosse
2,726
545
2,557
(376)
Football
755
151
524
80
Girls Fastpitch
554
111
326
117
Adult Softball
2,128
426
896
806
Baseball
(American Legion, VFW & Polecats)
331
66
54
211
Baseball
(Youth Program)
1,708
342
864
502
'Availability of hours does not account for athletic training camps, tournaments, rain days or the decommissioning
of potential park facilities and thus, may result in a decrease in availability of hours (for additional information of
the current needs refer to Appendix B).
2Availability for other sports including flag football and Women's Softball are currently in demand but cannot be
provided, nor are the hours accounted for in this assessment, due to the deficiency in available hours of field use.
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OVERVIEW OF PROJECTED FUTURE DEMAND AND AVAILABILITY
DEMAND
The projected demand for city outdoor recreational programs has been determined through student
enrollment and the Monticello population trends based on data provided by the U.S. Census for the
years of 2000 -2012. Based on this information, Table #1.2 assumes an average annual growth factor of
5.1% resulting in an increase in demand of 65% by 2025 and 271% by 2035.
CONCLUSION
Future projections indicate a substantial deficiency in the availability of hours for all identified city
recreational programs excluding baseball.
Projected Availability of Hours on City Fields and School District Fields Table #1.2
For City Recreational Programs
2025 Available
2030 Available
Capacity
2025
Hours
2035 Demand
Hours
Sport
(Hours)
Demand
2
(Hours)
Surplus/
(Hours)
Surplus/
(Deficiency)2
(Deficiency)2
Soccer and
Lacrosse
2,726
5,117
(2,391)
8,405
(5,679)
Football
755
1,114
(359)
1,829
(1,074)
Girls Fastpitch
554
721
(167)
1,184
(630)
Adult Softball
2,128
2,181
(53)
3,583
(1,455)
Baseball
(American Legion,
331
198
133
325
6
VFW & Polecats)
Baseball
(Youth Program)
1,708
1,990
(282)
3,268
(1,560)
1Availability of hours does not account for athletic training camps, tournaments, rain days or the decommissioning
of potential park facilities and thus, may result in a decrease in availability of hours (for additional information of
the current needs refer to Appendix B).
2Trending sports that are not currently programmed (flag football and women's softball) will likely increase the
demand and decrease availability as these sports increase in popularity.
LOCAL VERSUS REGIONAL NEEDS
Through the assessment process and evaluation of the current capacity and demand of fields there
exists a strong need and desire to provide both local and regional facilities for outdoor recreational
programs. In recent years, Monticello has had to decrease renting of fields to other communities
(Rogers, Becker and Big Lake) due to the unavailability of hours for field use. Furthermore, neighboring
cities in this region currently do not contain park facilities to accommodate regional events that could be
provided with the introduction of the BCOL Athletic Park, with the nearest regionally significant facility
located in Saint Cloud. This presents an opportunity to develop a facility that will not only meet
Monticello's local needs, but the greater regional tournament opportunities and related economic
growth for Monticello businesses.
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DECOMMISSIONING OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
The 2015 availability of hours is based on the existing field capacity. As of 2015, a school district bond
referendum was approved for a wide range of school district facility improvements. Several of these
improvements will impact the availability of fields for outdoor recreational programs. The bond
referendum improvements will result in a net loss of two multi -use athletic fields and one multi - purpose
ballfield. Furthermore, Xcel Fields which is occupied by adult softball, youth baseball and youth football
potentially could be decommissioned in future years due to Interstate 94 interchange development.
Table #1.3 identifies the potential impacts to the current demand of one or both of these outcomes (for
additional information of the current needs refer to Appendix B).
Comparison of Available Field Hours of Play and Scheduled Hours of Play Table #1.3
on City Fields and School District Fields
Surplus
or (Deficiency)
School Bond
Sport
Capacity
2015
School Bond
Decommissioning of
Referendum and
(Hours)
Available
Referendum'
Xcel Fields
Decommissioning of
(Hours)
(Hours)
(Hours)
Xcel Fields
(Hours)
Soccer and Lacrosse
2,726
(376)
(376)
(376)
(376)
Football
755
80
(388)
(206)
(674)
Girls Fastpitch
554
117
117
117
117
Adult Softball
2,128
806
806
(1,322)
(1,322)
Baseball
(American Legion,
331
211
211
211
211
VFW & Polecats)
Baseball
(Youth Program)
1,708
502
502
(474)
(474)
1 School District Bond Referendum: A proposed football field /track and a football field with bleacher seating will
displace four multi -use athletic fields and one multi -use ballfield. This will result in a net loss to two multi -use
athletic fields and one multi - purpose ballfield.
Z Potential decommissioning of Xcel fields will result in a loss of multi - purpose fields currently used by adult
softball, youth baseball and youth football.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Analysis of the needs assessment indicates deficiencies in the availability of fields currently and for the
foreseeable future. Deficiencies of the highest demand, excluding the potential decommissioning of
fields, are related to open field sports such as soccer and lacrosse. Future development is recommended
to occur in a balanced approach through phased development of the BCOL Athletic Park. The
development of this facility will result in a regional park that can serve tournament and athletic camp
needs beyond the local boundaries with the potential for economic growth. An added benefit of the
future development of the BCOL Athletic Park is decreased programmed athletic use of neighborhood
parks. This would be preferable to limit use and maintenance required at smaller sites that could be
transitioned to more general park use in the future.
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APPENDIX
Likes about existing parks
Nature
Natural vistas
Naturalareas
Connect youth to nature
Nature Involvement
Forcing people to get outside for family "staycations"
Natural environment
Bertram's natural environment
Not urbanized or commercialized
Maintain city green space
Environmental Stewardship
Maintain natural environment #1
Natural atmosphere
Use of natural features in parks
Landscaping
Flowers /trees
Monticello city tree program
Trees for shade and shelter
Trees for shade and shelter
Plants
Flowers
Flowers
Greenery
Green space, Areas of solitude, quiteness secluded, peaceful, pleasant
environment, abundant wildlife, geocaching, artwork, art
Water
Fishing piers
Fishing
Fishing on banks of Mississippi at Ellison Park
The activities programmed for the use of lakes
Non - motorized lakes
Chain of Lakes
Pristine lakes
Beaches
New swim beach @ Lake Bertram
Access to water
River access
Water ponds /rivers /streams
Water views
Bertram no motors
Gathering Areas
Space for youth & family activities
Open, mowed areas
Community space
Activities near picnic area
Open air shelters
Picnic shelters
Picnic pavilion
Picnic areas
Places to sit, little hooks
Tables
Seating
Places to play
Family environment
Safe areas to play in
Maintenance
Cleanliness of all our parks
Clean
Clean
Neat
Cleanliness
Clean facilities
Safe & well maintained parks
Well maintained
Well maintained
Well maintained
Condition of parks
Park guys
Awesome park staff
Staff
Good customer service
Adequate staff & funding
Parks are so well kept
Site laws
Playgrounds
Playgrounds with bathrooms
Variety of playground equipment for children of all ages
Playground equipment
Quality playground equipment
Play value
Incorportation of water features
Playground at Pioneer Park
Appendix A
Stakeholder and User Group Feedback Page 1
Likes about existing parks
Trails
Trails for multiple users
Connecting trails
Natural trail systems
Trails for walking /biking
Trails for multi use
Trails
Walking trails
Nature based trails
Paths
Connecting
Pathways between fields for when it rains- not all muddy
Connection points
Trails at Monte -sippi Park
Fields
Well maintained turf at city fields
Nice turf
Lighted youth fields
City fields (softball & baseball)
Fields of different sizes
Hillcrest Baseball Field- one of the best in the state
Lights at NSP softball /baseball complex
Bottoms offences secured down so they are not sticking or rolled up
Proper drainage of water off fields
Sports
Outdoor Ice Rink
They have 9 softball /baseball fields that fulfill their needs
Baseball
Tennis- meeting internal needs but this remote location may benefit
Running /cross country
Adequate parking
Safe circulation
Distance marks on trails
Parks
Mix /variety of parks (large /small, active /passive)
Size
Size variation
Different surroundings at each park
Many parks in close proximity, always one near you
Dedication of parks for kids & families
Close proximity to city
County and city commitment to parks
Appreciate Council /city support
Regional park system
Amenities
Bathrooms
Bathrooms or satellites close to the fields
Restrooms available at parks
Concession stands
Concession building at Pioneer Park
Beer sales?
Markers w/ points of interest
Nature kiosk
Activity or info center
Bertram Lakes History
Outdoor education for kids
Access
Accessible
Easy access by the public- kids & adults
More gravel, less pavement
Parking
Good parking appears to be available nearby
Adequate parking close to the fields
Signage
Lighting
Bunk house structures for use /rent
Overnight tent camping
Monte - Sippi & West bridge
Appendix A
Stakeholder and User Group Feedback Page 2
Dislikes about existing parks
Parking
Parking lot proximity at new swimming beach at Bertram
No parking close proximity to the fields
Parking at many parks inadequate
Not enough parking
Long distance from parking to fields
Lack of connection to field & excessive distance
Trails
Connectivity
Unfinished trails in BCOL
Paths @ lake impacted
Lack of connection between parks, places, neighbor
Poor connection points
Connection (pkg & trails) circulation
Traffic
No pathway flares
Sports Fields
Sports facilities
Bad turf
Lack of open green space for soccer
Noise at freeway fields
Length of grass on fields
Maintenance
Weeds
Field grooming not good
Bases & home plate old
Field maintenance is lacking at some fields
Unkept grounds & facilities
No irrigation system
Sometimes garbage full
People who can't control their garbage at Bertram
Trash
Garbage in parks
Vandalism
Vandalism
Lack of ablitiy to control vandalism
Vandals
More staff to maintain parks
Have more city parks staff persons
Poohs
Goose poop
Dog poop
Mosquitos & flies
Ticks galore!
Bottoms offences bad condition- loose /rolled up waiting for an accident
We have scoreboards, no one uses them or not allowed to
Scoreboards don't work at some fields Other
Not enough lighted fields
No full size public baseball field
Amenities
No drinking water
Too few outhouses
Porta pots- stinky
No satellites or bathrooms by the fields
No restrooms
Long distance to restrooms
Bike racks
Proper signage
No signage
No large pavillion for weddings & gatherings
Stuff for parent distraction
Programming
Better concessions
Exisiting layouts of parks
Mosquitos
Bees
Restoration Efforts
Sustainable design
Lack of understanding of ecological history of Bertram
Thinking towards future
Need to adapt
Natural resource management
Lack of wild planting
More native landscapes, less chemical treatments
Noise pollution
Vehicles in park- visual & air pollution
Cost to complete park system
Overuse of certain facitlities "carrying capacity"
No play value
"Ownership" by "wayward" youth
Alcohol & behavior
No drinking in parks
Beer ordinance
Appendix A
Stakeholder and User Group Feedback Page 3
Things you wish you could change
General
FIELDS
Parking
Baseball /Softball
Adequate Parking
Fields for girls fast pitch with scoreboard
Parking general access
Girls fastpitch softball fields with lights
Parking improvements
Smaller size fence distances on fields for younger players
More clean women's restrooms
A couple of new fields should be for this
Nicer restrooms
Full size baseball field facing the proper direction
Staffing
Sun screening for pitcher's safety
More staff
More tree shade at baseball fields
Budget
Trees /plants in between fields
Level of maintenance
Covered dugouts, Mesh Canopy for benches
Security
Lighted fields
Local mass transportation- buses
Permanent pitching mounds on dedicated softball fields
Connection between parks
Baseball /softball complex with play area for younger children
Connection points
Playground by the fields- splash pad
Barriers to speeding
Additional baseball complex for youth tournaments
Comfortable seating for spectators
Pinwheel angle
Quality and quantity of spectator seating
Less than 15 yr. old = small bleachers
Better signage for park locations
15 yrs & older = 10 row bleachers
Signage
All dugouts should be shaded
Infrastructure
15 yrs & older = full wall dugouts
Covered shelters
Perimeter fencing of ball fields
Screened in shelters to avoid bugs
Hillcrest for small fields
Too cold in the winter
200' girl's fastpitch
Vision
280 -300' baseball 14 yr old and younger
Free beer on Fridays
50 spectators typically attend
Access to concessions
No desire for scoreboards
BCOL stand alone staff
Need adult baseball field
Hire another parks person Additional 8 -14 youth baseball fields + can use multi - purpose, 80' base paths
More park staff, inreased projects Add tournament with beer sales
Public information Security /ability to limit access on fields
Setting priorities (process) Soccer
Planning More soccer fields. Ideal to have dedicated soccer fields.
Capital improvement investment Existing fields crowded
Don't let the "y" get away with anything Prefer large open (flat as possible) green space
Need soccer /lacrosse space
Limitations of sharing high school fields
Other
1 turf field per association
Good turf for a variety of ages
Consider multiple sports when phasing in the plan. Creative multi - purpose
fields.
Balance of sports on athletic fields (softball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse). Have
enough tennis courts.
More facilities for active sports for all ages- children & adults
Disc golf, Frisbee golf, Pickleball
Appendix A
Stakeholder and User Group Feedback Page 4
Thines you wish you could chanee
Parks /Programs
Adult Playground
Playgrounds
Play areas
Additional play structure
Parks along river
Special use items
Events using river
Programs (ex: learn to paddleboard)
Programming opportunities
Community ed options
Event draws for wide range of users
Weekly music in parks events
Add splash pad
Add splash pad free for public
Fenced in dog park
Dog parks
Add new dog park
Dog park
Horseback riding at Bertram
Campgrounds
Nature centers (education)
Education
Trails
Trails to BCOL
Trail connections
More paved trails for walkers
More trails
More bike trails
Bike trail to Bertram from both sides
Nature
Use of non - polluting facilities
Minimize night light pollution (buffer)
Tree Diversity
Buffer zone between natural areas and man -made areas
Ensure compatability with the natural theme of the park
when designing athletic comp.
Buffer zone
Natural landscapes as a buffer between active use areas &
naturalareas
Preservation and expansion of Savannah forest
Buffer between athletics & natural park
Labeled plantings
Natural resource management
Appendix A
Stakeholder and User Group Feedback Page 5
Page 3
Stakeholder Interview Meeting Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Complex
Stakeholder Meeting Attendance Sheet
Group: _ BCOL Athletic Field Subcommittee Group 1 (August 6 at 9:00)
Monticello Community Education Staff (August 6 at 10:00 am)
_ BCOL Athletic Field Subcommittee Group 2 (August 6 at 2:00)
BCOL Advisory Council & Monticello Parks Commission (August 7 at 9:00 am)
City (August 7 at 11:00 am)
Monticello School District Staff (August 7 at 1:00 pm)
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BCOL Athletic Field Subcommittee Group 2 (August 6 at 2:00)
BCOL Advisory Council & Monticello Parks Commission (August 7 at 9 :00 am)
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Monticello School District Staff (August 7 at 1:00 pm)
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Monticello Community Education Staff (August 6 at 10:00 am)
BCOL Athletic Field Subcommittee Group 2 (August 6 at 2:00)
BCOL Advisory Council & Monticello Parks Commission (August 7 at 9:00 am)
City (August 7 at 11:00 am)
Monticello School District Staff (August 7 at 1:00 pm)
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Stakeholder Meeting Attendance Sheet
Group: BCOL Athletic Field Subcommittee Group 1 (August 6 at 9:00)
Monticello Community Education Staff (August 6 at 10:00 am)
BCOL Athletic Field Subcommittee Group 2 (August 6 at 2:00)
BCOL Advisory Council & Monticello Parks Commission (August 7 at 9:00 am)
City (August 7 at 11:00 am)
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APPENDIX B
Recreation Facilities Needs Assessment - City of Monticello, MN
WSB Project #02596 -110 12/10/2015
By: SDF
Inventory of Current School District Athletic
Facilities
Park Location
Qty
Field Size
Field Type
Lights
Monticello High School
185 -233'
Multi Purpose Ballfield
Hillcrest
MTCO1 - East Field #1
1
200'x 180'
Soccer
Freeway Fields
MTCO2 - East Field #2
1
200'x 180'
Soccer
MTC04
MTC09
I
250'x 180'
Soccer
Sunset Ponds or
Groveland Park
MTC15
1
300'x 160'
Football / Soccer
Xcel Fields
4
7
200' -265'
Multi Purpose Ballfield*
4
1
200'
Multi Purpose Ballfield
1
350' -420'
Baseball
X
1
360'x 160'
Football
Monticello Middle School
1
360'x 160'
Football*
X
MTC06
1
360'x 150'
Football / Soccer
1
360'x 130'
Football
1
310'x 330'
Baseball*
X
Little Mountain
Elementary School
MTC07
1
360'x 160'
Football / Soccer
1
365'x 225'
Youth Football*
2
250' -425'
Multi Purpose Ballfield*
Eastview Elementary
School
MTC03 - Eastview West
1
150'x 120'
Soccer
MTC05 - Eastview South
1
300'x 160'
Soccer
Pinewood Elementary
School
MTC08 - Pinewood
I 1
1360'x 160'
Soccer
* Shared facilities
Inventory of Current City Park Athletic Facilities
Park Location
Qty
Field Size
Field Type
Lights
Fourth Street
1
185 -233'
Multi Purpose Ballfield
Hillcrest
1
180'
Youth Baseball
Freeway Fields
2
265'
Multi Purpose Ballfield
MTC04
1
265'x 150'
Soccer
Sunset Ponds or
Groveland Park
1
360' x 225' or
250'x 200'
Soccer
Xcel Fields
4
280'
IMulti Purpose Ballfield*
X
4
1275'x 130'
IYouth Football*
X
* Shared facilities
Appendix B
Pagel
Determination of City Capacity - Seasons
Seasons of Field use
Sport
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
Boys and Girls'
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
Soccer
Football
xxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
Girls' Fastpitch
Softball
xxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xxxx
Adult Softball
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
Boys' and Girls
Lacrosse
xx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
Baseball (Youth)
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xx
xxxxxxxx
xx
Baseball
(American Legion
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
& VFW)
Baseball
(Monticello
xx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
Polecats)
*Items identified in red indicate shared facilities and time frame of shared use of fields.
Appendix B
Paget
DETERMINATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPACITY (HOURS) FOR DAY LIGHT USE
(Monday- Friday 6 PM - Sunset, Saturday 8:00 - 5:00 PM)
Seasonal Hours of Field Availability / Field / Week - During Day Light
rEqIW
Weekday Hours
Saturday Hours
Total Hours /Wk
(4 days per week)
LM. Month
March
Total Hours /Wk
(5 days per week)
(Average sunset 7:20 pm)
6
9
15
April
(Average sunset 7:20 pm)
7
(Average sunset 8:00 pm)
8
9
17
May
10
9
19
(Average sunset 8:35 pm)
19.0
May
June
12
9
21
(Average sunset 8:59 pm)
22.5
June
July
12
9
21
(Average sunset 8:52 pm)
24.0
July
August
10
9
19
(Average sunset 8:14 pm)
24.0
September
September
(Average sunset 7:22 pm)
7.0
(Average sunset 7:22 pm)
6
9
15
October
(Average sunset 6:27 pm)
2.5
(Average sunset 6:27 pm)
2
9
11
November
(Average sunset 4:47 pm)
0.0
(Average sunset 4:47 pm)
0
8.5
8.5
*Assumes 1 week night devoted to school use programs
DETERMINATION OF CITY CAPACITY (HOURS) FOR DAY LIGHT USE
(Monday- Friday 6:00 PM - Sunset, Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Seasonal Hours of
Field Availability / Field
/ Week - During Day Light
Weekday Hours
LM. Month
Saturday Hours
Total Hours /Wk
(5 days per week)
March
(Average sunset 7:20 pm)
7
9
16
April
(Average sunset 8:35 pm)
10.0
9
19.0
May
(Average sunset 8:40 pm)
13.5
9
22.5
June
(Average sunset 8:59 pm)
1 5.0
9
24.0
July
(Average sunset 8:52 pm)
15.0
9
24.0
September
(Average sunset 7:22 pm)
7.0
9
16.0
October
(Average sunset 6:27 pm)
2.5
9
11.5
November
(Average sunset 4:47 pm)
0.0
8.5
8.5
Appendix B
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DETERMINATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPACITY (HOURS) WITH LIGHTED FIELDS -
EXTRA HOURS FROM LIGHTED FIELDS
(Monday- Friday Sunset - 10:00 PM, Saturday Sunset - 10:00 PM)
Seasonal Hours of
Field Availability / Field
/ Week - During Day Light
Month
Weekday Hours
Weekday Hours
Total Hours/Wk
Month
Saturday ours
y
Total Hours/Wk
4 days er week*)
12.5
2.5
March
April
(Average sunset 7:20 pm)
10
2.5
12.5
April
May
(Average sunset 8:00 pm)
8
2
10
May
June
5
1
(Average sunset 8:35 pm)
6
l .5
7.5
June
July
(Average sunset 8:59 pm)
4
1
5
July
August
(Average sunset 8:52 pm)
4
1
5
August
September
(Average sunset 8:14 pm)
6
2
8
September
October
(Average sunset 7:22 pm)
10
2.5
12.5
October
November
(Average sunset 6:27 pm)
14.0
3.5
17.5
November
(Average sunset 4:47 pm)
16
5
21
*Assumes 1 week night devoted to school use programs
DETERMINATION OF CITY CAPACITY (HOURS) WITH LIGHTED FIELDS - EXTRA HOURS
FROM LIGHTED FIELDS
(Monday- Friday Sunset -10:00 PM, Saturday Sunset -10:00 PM)
Seasonal Hours of
Field Availability / Field
/ Week - During Day Light
Month
Weekday Hours
Saturday Hours
Total Hours/Wk
(5 days per week)
March
(Average sunset 7:20 pm)
12.5
2.5
15
April
(Average sunset 8:00 pm)
10
2
12
May
(Average sunset 8:35 pm)
7.5
1.5
9
June
5
1
6
(Average sunset 8:59 pm)
July
(Average sunset 8:52 pm)
5
1
6
August
(Average sunset 8:14 pm)
10
2
12
September
(Average sunset 7:22 pm)
12.5
2.5
15
October
(Average sunset 6:27 pm)
17.5
3.5
21.0
November
(Average sunset 4:47 pm)
20
5
25
Appendix B
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TOTAL HOURS OF PLAY AVAILABLE ON EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT FIELDS DURING DAY LIGHT
Sport
Field Type
# Fields
# Weeks
# Weeks
Total Hours
Field size 360'x 160'(1), 360'
4 wks. - May.
19 = 76
21= 84
Soccer - Spring
• 150'(1), 300'x 160'(2),250'
9
4 wks. - June
21 = 42
1818
x 180'(1), 265'x 150'(1), 200'
2 wks. - July
202 hrs
• 180'(2),150'x 120'(1)
Each Field
15 =60
Soccer - Fall
Field size 265'x 150',
2
4 wks. - Sept.
11= 44
208
250'x 200'
4 wks. - Oct.
104 hrs
Each Field
Field size 365'x 225'(1)
19 =57
(2nd and 3rd Grade)
3 wks. - Aug.
15 = 60
Football
Field size 360'x 160'(2), 300'
4
468
x 160'(1)
4 wks. - Sept.
117 hrs
(4th -6th grade)
Each Field
19 =57
Girls Fastpitch
Field size 200 -265'
3 wks. - May
21 = 63
(CMFL)
(High School Field)
8
3 wks. - June
120 hrs
960
Each Field
21 =84
Girls Fastpitch
Field size 200 -265'
1
4 wks. - June
21 = 42
126
(CRFA)
(High School Field)
2 wks. - July
126 hrs
Each Field
21 = 84
Baseball
Field size 350' -420'
1
4 wks. - June
21 = 84
168
(American Legion and VFW)
(High School Field)
4 wks. - July
168 hrs
Each Field
19 =38
2 wks. - May
21= 42
Baseball
Field size 350' -420'
1
4 wks. - June
21 = 84
240
(Polecats)
(High School Field)
4 wks. - July
19 = 76
4 wks. - Aug.
240 hrs
Each Field
Field size 350' -420'
10 = 40
(High School Field),
4 wks. -May
12 = 48
Baseball - Spring
Field size 310 -330'
3
4 wks. - June
12 = 48
408
(Youth)
(Middle School)
4 wks. - July
136 hrs
Field Size 200'
Each Field
(High School Field)
Field size 350' -420'
1 Wks. -Aug.
to= 10
6 = 24
Baseball - Fall
(High School Field),
2
4 wks. - Sept.
2 = 2
72
(Youth)
Field Size 200'
1 wks. - Oct.
36 hrs
(High School Field)
Each Field
*items identified in red indicate shared facilities and time frame of shared use of fields.
Appendix B
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TOTAL HOURS OF PLAY AVAILABLE ON EXISTING CITY FIELDS DURING DAY LIGHT
Sport
Field Type
# Fields
# Weeks
Hours /Week
Total Hours
22.5-90
4 wks. - May.
'4-90
Soccer and Lacrosse - Spring
Field size
225' ' X 150',
2
4 wks. - June
24 = 48
480
360'x
2 wks. - July
240 hrs
Each Field
16 =64
Soccer -Fall
Field size 265'X 150',
2
4 wks. - Sept.
11.5 = 46
220
360'x 225'
4 wks. -Oct.
110 hrs
Each Field
19 =57
Football
*Field size 275'X 130'
4
3 wks. - Aug.
16 = 64
484
(4th -6th grade)
4 wks. - Sept.
121 hrs
Each Field
4 wks. - Apr.
19 = 76
4 wks. -May
22.5= 90
24 = 96
4 wks. - June
24 = 96
Adult Softball
Field size 280'
4
4 wks. -July
19 = 76
2176
4 wks. - Aug.
16 = 64
4 wks. - Sept.
11.5 = 46
4 wks. - Oct.
544 hrs
Each Field
13.5 = 54
Baseball - Spring
Field size 180'(1),
4 wks. - May
15 = 60
8
4 wks. - June
15 = 60
1392
(Youth)
185'- 233'(1), 265'(2), 280'(4)
4 wks. - July
174 hrs
Each Field
* Substandard fields overlayed on Xcel Ballfields. Field size conflicts with ballfield fencing.
*Items identified in red indicate shared facilities and time frame of shared use of fields.
Appendix B
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EXTRA HOURS OF PLAY AVAILABLE ON EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT FIELDS - ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
Sport
Field Type
# Fields
# Weeks
Hours /Week
Total Hours
Baseball
Field size 350' -420'
5 = 20
(American Legion & VFW)
(High School Field)
1
4 wks. - June
5 = 20
40
4 wks. - July
40 hrs
Each Field
Baseball
Field size 350' -420'
4 wks. - Apr.
7.5 = 15
(Polecats)
(High School Field)
2 wks. - May
5 = 20
4 wks. - June
5 = 20
1
4 wks. - July
8 = 32
87
4 wks. - Aug.
87 hrs
4 wks. - Sept.
Each Field
Baseball - Spring
Field size 350' -420'
4 wks. - Oct.
6-24
(Youth)
(High School Field)
4 wks. - May
4— i6
Baseball - Spring
Field size 280'
1
4 wks. - June
4- 16
56
(Youth)
4 wks. - July
56 hrs
4
4 wks. - June
Each Field
280
Baseball - Fall
Field size 350' -420'
4 wks. - July
6 = 6
(Youth)
(High School Field)
1 wks. - Aug.
10 = 40
1
4 wks. - Sept.
14 =14
60
1 wks. - Oct.
60 hrs
Each Field
*Items identified in red indicate shared facilities and time frame of shared use of fields.
EXTRA HOURS OF PLAY AVAILABLE ON EXISTING CITY FIELDS - ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
Sport
Field Type
# Fields
# Weeks
Hours /Week
Total Hours /Week
Football
*Field size 275' X 130'
12 = 36
(4th -6th grade)
4
3 wks. - Aug.
15 = 60
384
4 wks. - Sept.
96 hrs
Each Field
Adult Softball
Field size 280'
4 wks. - Apr.
12 = 48
4 wks. - May
=
9 36 6 = 24
4 wks. - June
6 = 24
4
4 wks. -July
12 = 48
1296
4 wks. - Aug.
15 = 60
4 wks. - Sept.
21 = 84
4 wks. - Oct.
324 hrs
Each Field
Baseball - Spring
Field size 280'
7.5 = 30
(Youth)
4 wks. - May
5= 20
4
4 wks. - June
5 = 20
280
4 wks. - July
70 hrs
Each Field
* Substandard fields overlayed on Xcel Ballfields. Field size conflicts with ballfield fencing.
*Youth baseball games are not held on Monday or Saturday
*Items identified in red indicate shared facilities and time frame of shared use of fields.
Appendix B
Pagel
TOTAL HOURS OF PLAY AVAILABLE ON EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT FIELDS
Sport
Total Hours on
School District
Fields
Total Hours on City
Fields
Adjusted
Soccer & Lacrosse - Spring
2026
480
Adjusted Day Light
Soccer - Fall
tificial
220
220
Football
468
Artificial
ficial
755
Total Hours of
554
Day Light Hours of
Hours of
Adult Softball
Lighted Hours
2128
Sport
Baseball (American Legion, VFW &
Polecats)
331
Lighted Hours
331
Play /Season
400
Play /Season
Play /Season for
Baseball - Fall (Youth)
of Play /Season
124
of Play /Season
Available
Shared Facilities
for Shared
Facilities
Soccer /Lacrosse
2026
2026
Football
468
468
Girls Fastpitch
1086
554
384
127
554
Baseball
244
244
87
87
331
(American Legion,VFW and Polecats)
1 1392
1 1044
1 280
140
1 1184
Baseball - Spring (Youth)
408
360
56
40
400
Baseball - Fall (Youth)
72
67
60
57
124
TOTAL HOURS OF PLAY AVAILABLE ON EXISTING CITY FIELDS
Sport
Total Hours on
School District
Fields
Total Hours on City
Fields
Adjusted
Soccer & Lacrosse - Spring
2026
480
Adjusted Day Light
Soccer - Fall
Artificial
220
220
Football
468
Artificial
755
Total Hours of
554
Day Light Hours of
Hours of
Adult Softball
Lighted Hours
2128
Sport
Baseball (American Legion, VFW &
Polecats)
331
Lighted Hours
331
Play /Season
400
Play /Season
Play /Season for
Baseball - Fall (Youth)
of Play /Season
124
of Play /Season
Available
Shared Facilities
for Shared
Facilities
Soccer and Lacrosse - Spring
480
480
Soccer - Fall
220
220
Football
484
160
384
127
287
Adult Softball
1 2176
1264
1 1296
864
1 2128
Baseball - Spring (Youth)
1 1392
1 1044
1 280
140
1 1184
TOTAL HOURS OF PLAY AVAILABLE ON EXISTING SCHOOL AND CITY FIELDS
Sport
Total Hours on
School District
Fields
Total Hours on City
Fields
Total Hours of
play / Season
Available
Soccer & Lacrosse - Spring
2026
480
2506
Soccer - Fall
220
220
Football
468
287
755
Girls Fastpitch
554
554
Adult Softball
2128
2128
Baseball (American Legion, VFW &
Polecats)
331
331
Baseball - Spring (Youth)
400
1184
1584
Baseball - Fall (Youth)
124
124
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Current Demand for City Athletic Programs
Sport
Hrs /game or
practice
# of Teams
Home
Games /Season
Practices/
Season
Total
Hours /Season
Soccer (K -5th Grade)
1
56
336
672
1008
Soccer (U9 -U10)
1
8
70
192
262
Soccer (U11 -U12)
1.5
5
35
120
233
Soccer (U13 -U19)
2
13
75
312
774
Football
2
10
80
182
524
Girls Fastpitch (CMFL)
2
8
41
96
274
Girls Fastpitch (CRFA)
2
1
14
12
52
Adult Softball
2
8
448
0
896
Lacrosse
2
7
28
112
280
Baseball (American
Legion & VFW)
2
2
8
0
16
Baseball
(Monticello Polecats)
2
1
19
0
38
Baseball - Spring
(Youth)
2
27
149
247
792
Baseball - Fall
(Youth)
2
4
12
24
72
* Soccer - Assumes all in -house teams
*Does not include school athletic program use
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Comparison of Available Field Hours of Play and Scheduled Hours of Play on City Fields and School District Fields
Sport
Availability
Less Demand
Surplus
or (Deficiency)
Bond Referendum
Recommended
Practices /
Bond
Decommissioning
and
Resting /
Current
Games
Referendum
of Xcel Fields
Decommissioning
Rotation 20%
of Xcel Fields
Soccer and
Lacrosse
2,726
545
2,557
(376)
(376)
(376)
(376)
Football
755
151
524
80
(388)
(206)
(674)
Girls Fastpitch
554
111
326
117
117
117
117
Adult Softball
2,128
426
896
806
806
(1,322)
(1,322)
Baseball
(American Legion,
331
66
54
211
211
211
211
VFW & Polecats)
Baseball
1,708
342
864
502
502
(474)
(474)
(Youth Program)
* Hours do not include additional scheduled hours for tournaments and athletic camps for city and school district athletic
facilities.
* Existing school and city athletic facilities contain undersized fields, which may be unsuitable for selected age groups as well
as propose safety concerns with the playability of these fields.
*Decommissioning of Xcel Fields would result in a loss of multi - purpose fields currently used by adult softball, youth baseball
and youth football.
*Bond referendum would result in a loss of three soccer / football fields and a multi - purpose ballfield.
*Available hours have been adjusted to account for shared use between sports.
*Hours are not available for youth baseball on school district fields on Monday's and games are not played on Saturday's.
* Hours do not include school district athletic programs.
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Proiected Athletic Hours of Demand for City Fields and School District Fields
Current
Current
2025
2025 Surplus/
2030 Surplus/
Sport
2035 Demand
Availability
Demand
Demand
(Deficiency)
(Deficiency)
Soccer and
Lacrosse
2,726
3,102
5,117
(2,391)
8,405
(5,679)
Football
755
675
1,114
(359)
1,829
(1,074)
Girls Fastpitch
554
437
721
(167)
1,184
(630)
Adult Softball
2,128
1,322
2,181
(53)
3,583
(1,455)
Baseball
(American Legion,
331
120
198
133
325
6
VFW & Polecats)
Baseball
1,708
1,206
1,990
(282)
3.268
(1,560)
(Youth Program)
* Existing school and city athletic facilities contain undersized fields, which may be unsuitable for selected age
groups as well as propose safety concerns with the playability of these fields.
*Decommissioning of Xcel Fields would result in a loss of multi - purpose fields currently used by adult softball,
youth baseball and youth football.
*Available hours have been adjusted to account for shared use between sports.
*Hours are not available for youth baseball on school district fields on Monday's and games are not played on
Saturday's.
* Hours do not include school district athletic programs.
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