Parks Commission Agenda Packet 03-21-1996AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING • PARRS COMMISSION
Thursday, March 21, 1996
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Consideration of approving the minutes for the regular meeting February 21,r��
1996.
3. Consideration of adding agenda items.
4. Report from Shade Tree Sub -Committee.
(Roger Mack, Larry Nolan, Earl Smith)
A. Tree Ordinance: Trees and Shrubs
5. Tour of NSP property and discuss trail system.
6. Additional ballfields at NSP Park. —
7. New park site (Watertower Park).
8. Bridge Park - Pier site
9. Briar Oakes Second Addition. (Jetrs Report)
A. Review Pathway
10. Consideration of requesting public works department to conduct major tree
trimming at East and West Bridge Parks. Request from MCP Design
Committee.
11. Discuss snowmobile ordinance pertaining to trails.
12. Other.
10. Adjourn.
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Minutes
Regular Meeting Parks Commission
Wednesday, February 21, 1996 - 4:30 p.m.
Members Present: Larry Nolan, Steve Andrews, Fran Fair, Earl Smith
Members Absent: Bruce Theelin
Staff Present: Jeff O'Neill, Roger Mack, Wanda Kraemer
I . C. -ill mectre to order.
Acting Chairman Larry Nolan called the meeting to order.
2. Consideration of npprovinglhe minutes for the remar meeting January 10- 1996.
COMMISSIONER SMITH MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 10,
1996 MINUTES. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FAIR. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. Consid ration of moving the p irks, s nectinpc to the 3rd -Thursday at 4:30 o m.
After a brief discussion it was decided to change the meeting date from the 3rd -
Wednesday to the 3rd -Thursday of the month. COMMISSIONER SMITH MADE A
MOTION TO CHANCE THE PARKS MEETING DATE TO THE 3RD -THURSDAY
OFTHE MONTH. SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. Motion passed unanimously.
4. D'Q ice stragiec for movineforw and wiOZtlm'hade 111re hvrn�n.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, inquired as to ideas the Commissioner had
that would help move forward with the tree program. Staff has not been able to
spend the time needed to research the tree program. The main areas that need to
be researched are:
A. A list of recommended trees for builders and new home owners
13, Update the City Tree Ordinance
I. Include trees on building permits
2. Size and location of trees
C. 'Target planting areas for new trees
I. School Blvd.
2. Original section of City
1). Budget maintenance of existing trees
I, A program for replacing Elm Tree vacancies
The Commissioners discussed the Shade Tree Program and decided to move
forward by creating a sub -committee to research the items needed. EARL. SMITH
MADE A MOTION TO FORM A SUBCOMMITTEE WITH TWO PARKS
COMMISSIONERS AND ROGER ;HACK, PARKS SUPERIN'T'ENDENT TO
C RESEARCH THE SHADE TREE. PROGRAM, SECONDED IJY FRAN FAIR.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Acting Chairman Nolan inquired if any Commissioner would like to volunteer to be
on the Shade Tree Committee. Earl Smith volunteered.
Acting Chairman Nolan said he would check his schedule and if any other
Commissioners would like to volunteer call Roger Mack at City Hall. Roger Mack
would contact committee members for the first meeting.
5. NSP/Jlon issippi Park ioint venture.
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Jeff0'Neill. Assistant Administrator, report chat he had met with Bruce Thiclen,
Wright County Parks, Darrin Lahr and Bob avirrshi, from NSP, to discuss the
City, County, and NSP working together to develop trails and nature areas
through the NSP land that will connect to the Montissippi Park. The next step
would be to work on conceptual drawing of where the trails would connect to
Montissippi Park from NSP to the West and from the City's pathway system to the
the East.
The Parks Commission thought this would be a tremendous opportunity for the
City to extend the current pathway system and to work together with the County
and NSP. Commissioner Fair suggested a tour of the NSP area so the
Commissioners could get a better idea of the pathway design and possibilities.
6. Snowmobiles on pathway.
The Commissioners discusses: if the snowmobile traffic had affected the pathway.
It was a consensus that as long as the pathway was not plowed it would be hard to
regulate the snowmobile use. Commissioner Smith commented the area along
County Road 75 was designated as a snowmobile trail. There was some discussion
as to where this trail is located. Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, stated that
the snowmobile trail is between County Road 75 and the pathway not on the
pathway . Other Commissioners commented that snowmobiles have become it
problem. Many snowmobilers are snowmobiling fill night on private property. The
Sheriffs office has commented that it is almost impossible to regulate them. The
City Council will decide if the pathway should be plowed or not. Public works is
going to estimate the cost and report to the Council. If it is plowed the
snowmobiles will probably not use them. This item will be put on the agenda in
July to review before the next winter season.
Mlttulieelltil:.W=Ujjify_L'artnors (MCII
A. Fran Fair Parks Commission representative on MCP board.
.left O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported to the Commissioners
that Fran Fair was chosen to represent the Parks Commission on the
\ICP Board. The board consists of a member from the City Council,
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Planning Commission, Parks Commission, HRA, Chamber,
Merchants, and three citizens at large.
B. Pathway Grand Opening
Wanda Kraemer, DST, reported that the MCP Promotions Committee's
first "event" will the Grand Opening of the Pathway system. The
celebration is being planned for June Ist, with events all along the
pathway from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. and at Bridge Park from 11 am. to 1
p.m. In the park will be jazz music, concessions and activities for
children.
FRAN FAIR MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED BY
EARL SMITH. Motion passed unanimously.
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CHAPTER 3
C TREES AND SHRUBS
SECTION:
8-3-1:
Purpose
8-3.2:
Order to Treat or Remove
8-3-3:
Regulations for Planting in Public Places
8-3-4:
Requirements Applicable to Trees in New Subdivisions
8-3.5:
Dutch Elm Disease
8-3-6:
Abuse or Mutilation
8-3-1: PURPOSE: It is the purpose of this chapter to protect and promote
the public health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the city
by regulating the planting and maintenance of trees in order to protect trees and to
prevent and abate hazardous and nuisance conditions within the city.
8.3-2: ORDER TO TREAT OR REMOVE: The City may order the trimming,
treatment, or removal of trees or plants upon public or private
property when they shall determine that such action is necessary to the public
C safety or necessary to prevent the spread of disease or of insects harmful to trees
and shrubs.
8-3.3: REGULATIONS FOR PLANTING IN PUBLIC PLACES:
(A) No tree shall be p?ftr�
ublic property or right-of-way without
the approval of th
(1I) Permits:
No person shall plant or remove trees or shrubs in public places
without first filling out an application and obtaining n permit from the
City.
2. The following provisions apply to the issuance of permits where
required for planting in public places.
(n) Application Data: The application required herein shall state
the number of trees or plants to be pinnted or set out, the
location, and specific name of each tree or plant.
C(b) Standards for Issuance: A permit shall be issued if it is found Clint the proposed plantings will be in the best interest of the
communi(y.
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8-3-4: REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TREES IN NEW
SUBDIVISIONS:
(A) In new subdivisions, on lots with frontage on a single right-of-way, it is
required that two (2) trees be planted per platted lot if no trees are in
existence. For lots with frontage on more than one right-of-way, it is
required that four (4) trees be planted per platted lot if no trees are in
existence. Two (2) trees must be planted in each yard having street frontage.
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(B) Only the following trees shall-l�e0—ted: �;( �1�j ,
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Norway Maple MV.si
Cleveland Norway Maple
Emerald Queen Norway Maple
Schwedler Norway Maple
Summer Shade Norway Maple
Red Maple
Sugar Maple
Hackberry
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Marshall Seedless Green Ash
Summit Green Ash
Blue Ash
Ginkgo
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Kentucky Coffeetree
Flame Flowering Crabapple
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Red Splendor Flowering Crabapple
Vanguard Flowering Crabapple
Ironwood
Swamp White Oak
Pin Oak
Sovcrci n Pin Oak
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I Showy Mountain No1—
Japanese Tree Lilac
American Linden
Littleleaf Linden
C Greenspire Linden
Redmond Linden -
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(C) 'frees required to be planted in subdivisions shall be planted 2p-lbe
boulevard 6 ft s 2 ft behind the curb (or rear/side, if applicab e, on double-
- fronting lots) at a distance not greater than four feet (4') from such line. This
tree to be planted if there are not suitable existing trees in this location.
(#267, 3/27/95)
(D) Required subdivision trees must have a trunk diameter of at least two inches
(2") at one foot ( l') above the ground.
(E) Required subdivision trees must be protected and supported by tree guards of
approved type. Any tree which is dead or not healthy after one year shall be
replaced.
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(F) No required subdivision:tiewshall-l>CplanLed.in,soil=too:poor_to insure the
growth of such-tr� ue nless twenty -seven -(27) cubic feet (3'x 3' x 3') of soil is
removed and replaced with suitable loam.
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(G) Sources of Trees. Trees shall consist of "certified nursery stock." The lowest
branch of it tree shall not be at it height above LEc surface of the ground more
than one-half of the total height of the tree (example: a 16 -ft tree must have a
branch within 8 ft of the surface of the surrounding ground.)
Trees planted in place of missing, dead, or unhealthy replacement trees shall
consist only of "certified nursery stock."
8-3.5: DUTCH ELM DISEASE:
(A) Forester: Duties: The powers and duties n the City Forester as set forth in
this code are hereby conferred upon the Inspector. It is the duty of the
Forester to coordinate, under the direction and control of the Council, all
activities of the municipality relating to the control and prevention of Dutch
Elm disease. lie shall recommend to the Council the details ora program for
the control of Dutch Elm disease and perform the duties incident to such it
program adopted by the Council.
(11) Program: It is the intention of the Council of Monticello to conduct a
program of plant pest control pursuant to the authority granted by
.Minnesota ';talutes-Lc&l, Section 18.022. This program is directed
specifically at the control and elimination of Dutch Elm disease fungus and
elm hark beetles and is undertaken at the recommendation of the
Commissioner of Agriculture. The City Forester shall act as coordinator
between the Commissioner of Agriculture and the Council in the conduct of
this program.
(C) Nuisances: The following things are public nuisances whenever they may be
found within the city of Monticello.
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I. Any living or standing Elm tree or part thereof infected to any degree
with the Dutch Elm disease fungus Ceratocystits ulmi (Buisman)
Moreau or which harbors any of the elm bark beetles Scolvtus
Multistriatus (Eichh.) or Hylurgopinus rufipes (Marsh).
2. Any dead Elm tree or part thereof, including logs, branches, stumps,
firewood, or other Elm material from which the bark has not been
removed and burned or sprayed with an effective Elm bark beetle
insecticide.
It is unlawful for any person to permit any public nuisance as defined in I
and 2 to remain on any premises owned or controlled by him within the city
of Monticello. Such nuisances may be abated in the manner prescribed by
this chapter.
(D) Inspection and Investigation: The forester shall inspect all premises and
places within the city as often as practicable to determine whether any
condition described in (C) exists thereon. He shall investigate all reported
incidents of infestation of Dutch Elm fungus or elm bark beetles.
(E) Entry on Private Premises: The forester or his duly authorized agents may
enter upon private premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of
carrying out any of the duties assigned him under this chapter.
(F) Diagnosis: The forester shall, upon finding conditions indicating Dutch Elm
infestation, immediately send appropriate specimens or samples to the
Commissioner of Agriculture for analysis or take such other steps for
diagnosis as may be recommended by the Commissioner. Except as provided
in (H), no action to remove infected trees or wood shall be taken until positive
diagnosis of the disease has been made.
(C) Abatement of Nuisances: In abating the nuisances defined in (C), the
forester shall cause the infected tree or wood to be sprayed, r ,,caved, burned,
or otherwise effectively treated so as to destroy and prevent as fully as
possible the spread of Dutch Elm disease fungus and elm bark beetles. Such
abatement procedures shall be carried out in accordance with current
technical and expert opinions and plans its may be designated by the
Commissioner of Agriculture.
(H) Procedures for Removal of Infected Trees and Wood:
1. Whenever the forester finds with reasonable certainty that infestation
defined in (C) exists in any tree or wood in tiny public or private place
in the city, he shall proceed its follows:
(a I If the forester finds that the danger of infestation of other elm
trees is not imminent because of elm dormancy, he shall make n
written report of his findings to the Council which shall proceed
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by ( 1) abating the nuisance as a public improvement under
Minnrcota Star , c, Chapter 429, or (2) abating the nuisance as
provided in 2 of this section.
(b) If the forester finds that danger of infestation of other elm trees
is imminent, he shall notify the property owner by certified mail
that the nuisance will be abated within a specified time, not less
than 5 days from the date of mailing of such notice. The forester
shall immediately report such action to the Council; and after
the expiration of the time limited by the notice, he may abate
the nuisance.
2. Upon receipt of the forester's report required by 1, part (a), the Council
shall by resolution order the nuisance abated. Before action is taken
on such resolution, the Council shall publish notice of its intention to
meet to consider taking action to abate the nuisance. This notice shall
be mailed to affected property owners and published once not less than
one week prior to such meeting. The notice shall state the time and
place of the meeting, the streets affected, action proposed, the
estimated cost of the abatement, and the proposed basis of assessment,
if any, of costs. At such hearing or adjournment thereof, the Council
shall hear property owners with reference to the scope and desirability
of the proposed project. The Council shall thereafter adopt a
resolution confirming the original resolution with such modifications
as it considers desirable and provide for the doing of the work by day
labor or by contract.
3. The forester shall keep a record of the costs of abatements done under
this section and shall report monthly to the City Clerk all work done
for which assessments are to be made stating and certifying the
description of the land, lots, and parcels involved and the amount
chargeable to each.
4. On or before September 1 of each year, the Clerk shall list the total
unpaid charges for each abatement against each separate lot or parcel
to which they are attributable under this ordinance. The Council may
Dien spread the charges or tiny portion thereof against the property
involved as it special assessment under, innesotn S ntut s, Section
420.101, and other pertinent statutes for certification to the County
Auditor and collection the following year along with current taxes.
The City Council of Monticello has determined that the health of the Elm
trees within tho municipal limits is threatened by n fatal disease known its
Dutch Elm disease. It has further determined that the loss of Elm trees
growing upon public and private property would substantially depreciate the
l value of property within the city and impair the safety, good order, general
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welfare, and convenience of the public. II, is declared to be the intention of
the Council to control and prevent the sAread of this disease, and this
! ordinance is being enacted for that purpdse.
1 It is declared to be the intention of the Co cil to establish a policy for
sharing the cost of abatement of Dutch Elm 'sease nuisances with the
property owners. The municipal share shall 50 percent and the property
owner's share shall be 50 percent.
(1) Transporting Elm Wood Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person to
transport within the city any bark -bearing Elm wood without having
obtained a permit from the forester. The forester shall grant permits only
when the purposes of the chapter will be served thereby.
(J) Interference Prohibited: No person shall prevent, delay, or interfere with
the forester or his agents while they are engaged in the performance of duties
imposed by this chapter.
9.3.6: ABUSE OR MUTILATION: No person shall (A) damage, cut, carve,
kill, or injure the bark of any tree or plant on any public property;
(B) attach any rope, wire, or other contrivance to any tree or plant on public
property; (C) dig in or otherwise disturb public grass areas or in any other way
injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area or public property;
(D) cause or permit any wire charged with electricity or any-aseous, liquid, or solid
substance harmful to trees or plants to come in contact with them.
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