Parks Commission Agenda Packet 11-15-1995rAGENDA
1k REGULAR MEETING - PARKS C0I%E%IISSI0N
Wednesday, November 15,1995 - 4:30 p.m.
1. Call to order. '
2. Consideration of approving the minutes for the regular meeting October 18,
1995.
3. Consideration of adding agenda items.
4. Presentation by Joan Spencer/DNR Community Forester.
A. Review of existing program - Jeff O'Neill, Roger Mack
B. Review of opportunitiestproblem - Jeff O'Neill
C. Possible Grant Programs - Joan Spencer
5. Update on the proposal to purchase property west of West Bridge Park.
(Jeffs report)
C6. Update on the Riverfront and Downtown Redevelopment Program schedule
for November 16, 1995, 7:00 p.m. at the High School Arena Entrance. (Jeffs
report)
7. Other.
8. Adjourn.
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AGENDA
REGULAR. MEETING - PARKS COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 18, 1995 - 4:30 p.m.
Members Present: Bruce Thielen, Larry Nolan, Fran Fair, Steve Andrews,
Earl Smith
Staff Present: Jeff O Neill, Roger Mack, Wanda Kraemer
1. roll to order.
2. rnnsid rn .ion of approving minutes for the rrrnilar mPPtine Sgytemh r 20
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FRAN FAIR MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1995. SECONDED BY LARRY
NOLAN. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Consideration of nd my av n a items.
A. Jeff O'Neill requested to add an update to review the consideration of
the City operating a proposed community ice arena funded and
constructed by the school district.
4. Updntg on the Battle Rapid.-; Townhouse [Association Request.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported that the forester from the
DNR inspected the site across from the Battle Rapids Townhomes along the
Mississippi River. The forester suggested that the City could remove the Box
Elder Trees because they discourage growth of vegetation that controls river
bank erosion and the Elm Trees could be removed because there are signs of
Dutch Elm Disease. He said that "windows" should not be cut into the
existing vegetation wall and to make sure a canopy remains. Because of the
power lines overhead it would be dangerous for the Battle Rapids Townhome
Association to help with this project. It should be done by the City or the
power company.
The Parks Commission discussed the forester's suggestions and agreed that
Roger Mack, Parks Superintendent, should handle the removal of the trees.
5, Md -,P an tht,rC.hamher sign development,
JeffO'Neill, Assistant Administrator, explained that the Chamber of
Commerce assumed somehow that the City was going to pay for one-third of
the new sign being erected at the Chamber site for non profit organizations to
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advertise events. City staff was unaware that the Chamber of Commerce
expected a donation other than minor assistance with sign base placement.
According to Cindy Johnson, Monticello Chamber of Commerce, the total sign
cost is $10,000 so the City's share would be $2,500. Johnson added when the
sign company contacted the City regarding the layout of the map she thought
the price was discussed. She expressed her apologize that there was a
misunderstanding but was hopeful the Parks Commission would agree to the
cost because the sign is ready to install.
The Commission discussed the series of events and at no time could anyone
remember a cost to the City being mentioned but agreed that at this point
there were not many choices to take. Because of the $2,500 amount needed
to pay for the sign, this item would need the final approval from the City
Council. Chairman Thielen and Jeff O Neill agreed to talk to Mayor Fyle
and explain the situation.
Develop a time Rchedulp to complete the requests from Plnnning Commission
fA�
a. Define current policies/ordinances governing trees
b. Define current tree planting efforts.
C. Define problems and shortfalls in existing program.
d. Develop a Shade Tree Program.
1. Complete tree inventory
2. Establish planting standards and criteria
3. Conduct tree pinnting project or initiate incentive
program
Adopt ordinance amendments as necessary.
Item 6 was tabled until the next meeting to allow more time for discussion.
AOM
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported that the consideration of
operating a proposed community ice arenn funded and constructed by the
School District would be on the next City Council agenda. The City Council
requested that a budget be assembled showing the costs in morning an ice
arena; O'Neill reviewed this budget with the Park Commissioners and asked
for their viewpoint on this issue.
The Commissioners discussed the budget and thought there would be very
little risk to the City. The school would be providing the land and the
building so there would not be a debt to pay off. If the City is going to attract
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higher scale homes then more amenities need to be offered. A hockey arena
would be a perfect example of an amenities that would encourage this plan.
COMMISSIONER NOLAN MADE A MOTION TO ENTER AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE CITY TO
OPERATE THE HOCKEY ARENA ON THE BASIS THAT THE CITY
RECEIVES THE REVENUE AND PAYS THE EXPENSES FOR THE
FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS THE PROPER BODY FOR PROVING
THE UNDERLYING FUNDING FOR THE ARENA BECAUSE IT
RESULTS IN TAXATION OF THE USER BASE OF THE FACILITY.
2. THE ARENA IS LIKELY TO CASH FLOW WHEN LONG-TERM
MAINTENANCE COSTS AND DEBT SERVICE ARE NOT
INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET.
3. THE ARENA WOULD RESULT IN ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO CITY
COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES.
C 4. THE NEED FOR THIS TYPE OF RECREATION SERVICE HAS
BEEN DEMONSTRATED SUFFICIENTLY TO JUSTIFY A
REFERENDUM ON THE TOPIC. THE AREA IS RIPE FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ICE AREA GIVEN THE DEMAND FOR ICE
TIME FROM NEARBY HOCKEY ASSOCIATIONS.
5. THE ARENA WILL MAKE MONTICELL O A MORE ATTRACTIVE
COMMUNITY, WHICH WILL BENEFIT HOUSING STOCK AND
REAL. ESTATE VALUES.
SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR. Motion passed unanimously.
8. Adinum.
COMMISSION NOLAN MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
SECONDED BY STEVE ANDREWS.
Respectfully submitted,
Wanda Kraemer
Development Services Technician
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MONTICELLO
250 East Broadwav MONPICELLO CITY ORDINANCE
P. O. Laos 1147 CHAPTER 3
Monticello, MN
55362-9245 TREES AND SHRUBS
Phone: (612) 295.27711
Metro: (612) 333.5739
Fax: (612) 295.4404
8.3.5:
REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TREES IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS:
(A)
In new subdivisions, it is required that two (2) trees be planted per platted lot
if no trees are in existence.
(B)
In subdivision plantings, not less than two (2) or more than three (3) species of
trees shall be planted in any block and neither less than twenty percent (20`):)
nor more than fifty percent (50'%) of the total trees planted in a block may be of
the same species. Only trees listed in Section 8-3-2 of this chapter shall be
planted.
(C)
Trees required to be planted in subdivisions shall be planted inside the front
property line at a distance not greater than four feet (4) from such line. This
tree to be planted if there are no suitable existing trees in this location.
(1))
Required subdivision trees must have a trunk a diameter of at least two inches
(2") of one foot (I') above the ground.
(E)
Required subdivision trees must be protected and supported by tree guards of
approved type.
(F)
No required subdivision tree shall be planted in soil tao poor to insure the
growth of such tree unless twenty seven (27) cubic feet (3'xTx3') of soil is
removed and replaced with suitable loam.
TREEORD.HNI): 10127/94 'f
3. ELEMENTS OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MINIMUM NUMBER OF
TREES:
(a) Elements of landscape design may include:
I. Existing topographical and vegetative
features;
ii. Berming;
iii. Planting, including the required minimum
number of overstory trees, understory
trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground cover
materials.
(b) The minimum number of major or overstory trees
on any given site shall be as indicated below.
These are the minimum substantial planting, in
addition to other understory trees, shrubs,
flowers, and ground cover deemed appropriate
for a complete quality landscape treatment of
the site.
i. Commercial, industrial, institutional
sites shall contain at a minimum the
greater of one (1) tree per 1,000 square
feet of gross building floor area, or
one (1) tree per 50 lineal feet of site
perimeter. when total property area far
exceeds bulldina or developed area, and
when excess Proporty area is intended
for use in conjunction with future
expansion of the development area, site
Perimeter shall be defined as that area
which extends 30 feet beyond side and
rear yard setback of parkinq areas
and/or 30 foot beKond side and rear yard
setback of primary or accessory
structure.
11. Multi -residential sites shall contain at
a minimum ono (1) tree per dwelling
unit.
(0178, 8/10/89)
(c) An equivalent of up to fifty percent (30t) of
the required number of ovorstory trees may be
created through the use of ovorstory trees in
combination with other landscape design
oloments as listed in 3 (a) above.
{ In no case shall the number of ovorstory trees
be lass than fifty percent (30%) ,-f the
appropriate formula. The burden shall be upon
MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE ;1 I 3/11
Y'7?IVERFRONT AND I
DOWNTOWN I i'
presented by Theresa A. Washburn
Thursday, November 16,1595
Monticello Sr. High School -Arena Entrance (east entry)
6:30 P.M. - Pizza and soft drinks
7:00 P.M. - Presentation and discussion
WHERE DOES MONTICELLO GO FROM HERE?
Theresa Washburn has worked on revitalization programs for 11 communi-
ties in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, has won numerous
awards in the process, and has gained the attention of the Wall Street
Journal and Smithsonian Magazine.
During the day of November 16, Theresa will walk the downtown, tour the
city, and meet with citizens to ask questions and get a broader perspective
on community feelings as part of the preparation for the presentation.
Sponsored by the Monticello /lousing and lledeuelopment Authority
and the AlonticelloArea Chamber of Commerce.
Endorsed by the Monticello Planning Commission,
Call 011ie Konapchok at city hall, 295.2711, for more information