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Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Packet 05-25-2017Park Commission Agenda: 05/25/2017 AGENDA REGULAR PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING May 25, 2017 — 9:15 A.M Monticello Public Works Office "To enhance communitypride through developing and maintaining city parks with a high standard of quality. " 1. Call to Order. 2. Approve Minutes of Regular Parks Commission Meeting from March 23, 2017. 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. 4. Citizen's requests and comments. 5. Introduction, interview and motion to approve Karen Vetsch, an applicant for the Parks & Recreation Commission. 6. Motion to recommend approval for Downtown Small Area Study. 7. Motion to approve a subcommittee of Parks & Recreation Commission to study and develop park partnership programs for the City of Monticello. 8. Motion to appoint a commission member to sit on the Ellison House study group. 9. Feedback from commission members on pathway/sidewalk future and existing connection map. 10. MCC pool construction update. 11. General Park Updates. A. Ellison Park Shelter. B. 4th St Park. C. Riverside Cemetery. D. BCOL Agreements. E. Montiview Vandalism. F. West Bridge Vandalism. G. Volunteer Picnic. H. Facility Use Policy. 12. Next regular meeting scheduled for July 27, 2017. 13. Motion to adjourn. 1 IDIRAF-f PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES I MARCH 23, 2017 MINUTES PARKS COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY MARCH 23, 2017 - 9:15 A.M. "To enhance community pride through developing and maintaining City parks with a high standard of quality. " Members Present: Larry Nolan, Nancy McCaffrey, Jack Gregor Members Absent: Bill Fair, Brian Stoll, Tim Stalpes Staff Present: Tom Pawelk, Beth Green, Ann Mosack 1. Call to Order. Chair Larry Nolan called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. and declared a quorum present. 2. Approve Minutes of Regular Parks Commission Meeting January 26, 2017. NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2017 REGULAR PARKS COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION SECONDED BY JACK GREGOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 3-0. 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. A. Downtown Band Shell. B. Ellison Family Donation. C. Spring Park Tour. D. Parks Commission/MCC Board Merger. JACK GREGOR MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDED ITEMS. MOTION SECONDED BY NANCY MCCAFFREY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 3-0. 4. Citizens requests and comments. Larry Nolan said that he received a comment from a resident who plays pickle ball at MCC and they inquired about outdoor pickle ball courts in Monticello. Tom Pawelk said that the bituminous surface (hockey rink) at 4th Street Park will be upgraded to include a basketball court this summer and he will look into potentially including a pickleball court on the surface as well. Page 1 of 5 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES I MARCH 23, 2017 5. Motion to approve 2017 plavground improvements for Rolling Woods, Cardinal Hills Tot Lot, and West Bridge Park. Tom Pawelk reviewed the proposed park improvements with the commission for Rolling Woods and Cardinal Hills. Both parks will include new play structures for ages 2-5 and for ages 5-12, as well as a new open air shelter to be constructed at Rolling Woods. The proposal is to purchase the playground equipment from Webber Recreation (Miracle) on the state bid, plus the open-air shelter materials at a total cost of $70,000+. Pawelk noted that the musical instruments, previously approved, have been ordered for West Bridge Park and will be installed this summer. NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL. MOTION SECONDED BY JACK GREGOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 3-0. 6. Motion to approve light fixtures for Hillside Cemetery Landscape. Tom Pawelk said that lighting at Hillside Cemetery is being planned with the new landscaping in conjunction with the 7th Street Improvement Project at TH 25. When completed, the corridor will be an open, welcoming and pedestrian friendly entrance to the City with wayfinding signs and lighting. Six lights will be purchased for the landscaping area at the cemetery at a cost of approximately $1,000. NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE LIGHTING FIXTURES AT HILLSIDE CEMETERY TO THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 7TH STREET & HIGHWAY 25 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. MOTION SECONDED BY JACK GREGOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 3-0. 7. Motion to approve holidav decorations for Hillside Cemetery Wall Improvements. Item removed from the agenda. 8. Update pathway/sidewalk future and existing connection map new plan process. Tom Pawelk presented the map on future sidewalk and pathway connections. He said staff is taking a step back and going to design a plan that that indicates short-term connections of 1-5 years needed and long term connections of 5-10 years. Pawelk said that he will come up with a base map of the proposals for review. Parks Commission members are asked to provide input on prioritizing short term and long term trail connections before the next meeting. Page 2 of 5 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES I MARCH 23, 2017 9. Review and motion to approve updated Parks & Pathways Guide. Tom Pawelk said that the Parks & Pathways guide is being updated and will be printed and ready to hand out at the Walk & Roll event on June 10th. Parks Commission input is requested to review the new guide prior to printing. JACK GREGOR MOVED TO APPROVE THE NEW PARKS & PATHWAYS GUIDE FOR PRINT AFTER REVIEW FROM THE PARKS COMMISSION MEMBERS. MOTION SECONDED BY NANCY MCCAFFREY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 3-0. 10. Review and motion to approve Facilitv Use Request for park reservations. Tom Pawelk reviewed the Facility Use Request form with the commission. Suggested changes will be emailed to commission members. NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO APPROVE THE NEW FACILITY USE REQUEST FORM WITH THE CHANGES AS REQUESTED FOR PARK AND FIELD RESERVATIONS. MOTION SECONDED BY JACK GREGOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 3-0. 11. General Park Updates: A. Ellison Park Shelter: Quotes have been requested for the shelter materials and staff is waiting to receive those. The below ground work is complete for the new shelter. The remaining work will be finished up in the spring with the goal to have the shelter open by Riverfest. Due to their large donation, the Monticello Lion's will be given naming rights to the shelter. Pawelk also noted that the Ellison family has expressed interest in giving a donation to Ellison Park. B. MCC Maintenance: Staff has completed most of the maintenance requested at the MCC, including updates to the fitness area, warehouse and a new conference and filing room in city hall. The City is in the process of hiring a new maintenance manager and then Parks Department staff won't be needed there as frequently. C. Riverside Cemetery: Staff has been busy trimming trees for the past 2 1/2weeks. D. BCOL Agreements: The farm agreements are all signed for the season and staff will begin laying out the soccer and lacrosse fields next week. E. Montiview Park: Volunteer shirts have been given out to the Dirtwirx crew so they will be recognizable when working at the park. A tool storage box will be kept in the secured area at the water tower. Pawelk said there are eight trail bosses who work on the layouts and then additional workers develop those Page 3 of 5 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES I MARCH 23, 2017 trails. Potentially there will be more than two miles of trails. Tuesdays will be trail work nights at the park. F. East Bridge Gardeners: Nancy McCaffrey said the gardeners are planning to recognize the 100th anniversary of WWI and plant an area of red poppies with an American flag. G. Dog Park: Things are going very well at the dog park and there has been a lot of communication going on the FB page for doggie play dates. Nancy McCaffrey said that the group has met with Mike from Monticello Monuments and decided on a monument rock for the Sabre memorial (the fallen Wright County K-9). The rock has been placed at the park and will include a picture of Sabre with a written dedication. The memorial will be unveiled at the Wag & Walk Festival in the fall. H. MCC: Ann Mosack said that staff is researching improvements to the kid's pool area. The play structure was repainted last fall but the inside is rusting and will eventually need to be replaced within the next couple years. The structure sits on the vessel (which needs replacement) so it will be the most cost effective to do the replacement of the play structure and vessel at the same time. Mosack is meeting with a company who has quoted $89,000 for the replacement. 13. Discussion of added items. A. Downtown Band Shell: Jack Gregor said he would like to form an exploratory committee and include Bill Fair to bring back a band shell in one of the Bridge Parks. Gregor said he would like to see it privately funded and privately built. The vision is to work with the school and have them build it and have it be part of their curriculum. It was suggested to contact Wright Technical Center in Buffalo for a building project for students. B. Ellison Family Donation: Pawelk said the City has received a $13,000 donation from the Ellison Family. $10,000 is dedicated to the new park shelter at Ellison and $3,000 to the downtown art project, which will be a metal sculpture of a pair of swans created by artist Sue Seeger. Both projects will be completed in the summer. C. Spring Park Tour: Email dates for spring park tour in April. D. Parks Commission/MCC Board Merger. Pawelk said staff had been previously to look at merging the MCC and Parks Commissions. Ann Mosack noted that the MCC Board has just recently dissolved so from the MCC side it will be more sharing information as she will provide monthly and quarterly statistical updates to the City Council. The new commission could review MCC items and make recommendations to the City Council as they currently do with park projects. Pawelk said he feels that the timing is right to gap the bridge and Page 4 of 5 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES I MARCH 23, 2017 move to the creation of a Parks & Recreation Commission. While the Parks Commission is currently a 5 -member board for voting members, the new commission could include 2 additional council appointed members. NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE MERGER OF THE PARKS COMMISSION INTO A PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION WITH A 7 -MEMBER COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARD WITH ONE COUNCIL LIAISON. MOTION SECONDED BY JACK GREGOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 3-0. 14. Next regular meeting scheduled for Mav 25, 2017. The next regular Parks Commission Meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2017, at 9:15 a.m. in the Public Works Conference Room. 15. Motion to adiourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. RECORDED BY: teeth &rceli DATE APPROVED: ATTEST: Page 5 of 5 Name Address_ Home Phone APPLICATION FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS U _Cell Phone -Mail CITY OF Monticello If not otherwise specified, you must be a resident of the City of Monticello to serve on the following boards. Please circle the board(s) on which you are interested in serving. Industrial and Economic Development Committee (Does not require residency) City Planning Commission Library _ Parks and Recreation Commission Economic Development Authority (May not require residency) Transportation Advisory Committee Education Highest Level of Education _ffP Lq_1 (I�C'_1 Emplovment II II 1 Current Employer, if applicable l SSP ll C L'iA 44 L�G�.0 ( Position/Title CJ 1-PtZ(i[ YlS Dates of Employment (starting/ending) Dates of Employment (starting/ending) Other Please describe in detail why you are interested in volunteering for the City of Monticello. �, )E }i12 (DIYth1�1 P,AP.ti_ N�C�h - HPCi ova . 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V\ Vvs' 1 11 C.U"L , ¢.; 19 d e IoyPtS Sc I o,6 ,�%wJ/ mL8iq'�"Vx-I nor -RW e-v.rF L(art� (4 k ens u \ l �lf�ne,w� Q �.nn� u�l.i.,,� .iVJvr-ked ere -l-rven l�l`�3-zDID'+Ar�r} in 1Z,..A� 3) rcz�(� (�„rnrvu��4�r� /1wueSk?�t� � J - References Please list three non -family members who can provide references on your ability to perform this volunteer positon: Name Phone Number Name Phone Number - Name Phone Number_ Please read the following carefully before signing this application: I understand that this is an application for and not a commitment or promise of volunteer opportunity. I certify that I have and will provide information throughout the selection process, including on this application for a volunteer position and in interviews with the City of Monticello that is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I have and will answer all questions to the best of my ability and that I have not and will not withhold any information that would unfavorably affect my application for a volunteer position. I understand that information contained on my application will be verified by the City of Monticello. I understand that misrepresentation or omissions may be cause for my immediate rejection as an applicant for a volunteer position with the City of Monticello or 1myy termination as a volunteer. Signature - V Date Return Completed Application to: Monticello City Hall, Attn: Human Resources, 505 Walnut St, Suite 1, Monticello, MN 55362 FAX: (763)295-4404 E-mail: HR@ci.monticello.mn.us City of Monticello Small Area Plan iviu, L,i t=IIu, MN Draft Report as of May 19, 2017 Prepared for: The City of Monticello Prepared by: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. 4W '��, '� 'tis • ;4 �� _ � t '� ice✓ � � r �� +�� - _. i ** 4 w, � Y� .. CUNINGNAM G A 0 U P Acknowledgements City Council Brian Stumpf, Mayor Jim Davidson Bill Fair Charlotte Gabler Lloyd Hilgart Economic Development Authority Bill Demeules, President Bill Tapper, Vice President Steve Johnson, Treasurer Jim Davidson, Council Representative Lloyd Hilgart, Council Representative Tracy Hinz Jon Morphew Planning Commission Brad Fyle, Chair John Alstad Sam Murdoff Marc Simpson Lucas Wynne Charlotte Gabler, Council Liaison Planning Commission Jack Gregor Nancy McCaffrey (Vice Chair) Larry Nolan (Chair) Tim Stalpes Brian Stoll Bill Fair, Council Liaison Steering Committee Ipsum Lorem Ipsum Lorem Ipsum Lorem Ipsum Lorem Ipsum Lorem Ipsum Lorem Table of Contents Acknowledgements................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ExecutiveSummary..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Backgroundand Purpose.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 CharacterAreas............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Frameworks ......... 6 Implementation..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Background......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17 Market and Development Context ......... ......... 8 Marketand Development Context............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 PhysicalAnalysis.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10 PhysicalAnalysis........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Public Process 11 Goalsand Objectives...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12 ProjectGoals...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13 CharacterAreas.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Riverfront .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Broadway......... ....... 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PineStreet.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18 SupportMaterial.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18 PineStreet Design Guidelines...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19 WalnutStreet...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20 PrimaryRecommendations............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20 SupportMaterial.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20 WalnutDesign Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21 Frameworks....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22 Frameworks: Purpose.. ...... .......... ....... ......... ......... ..... .... ......... ......... ....... .......... ...... ......... ......... ...... ....... .....23 Frameworks: Parks and Open Spaces...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23 Frameworks: Circulation and Access ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Frameworks: Land Use and Development., ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Executive Summary Background and Purpose The purpose of this Plan is to attract and direct investments on the core blocks of Downtown Monticello, MN over the next 10 years. The Plan advocates for solidifying Downtown as the heart of the community with a series of coordinated public and private investments, Together, these investments will create a human -scaled environment that encourages gathering, socializing, visiting and enjoying on a daily basis - throughout the year. The improvements outlined in this Plan aim to build on the unique qualities of Monticello to make the Downtown yet more attractive to those who have chosen to live and do business in the community. Specifically, the Plan seeks to promote Broadway Street as a storefront district with restaurants and specialty retail, celebrate the River for its recreational, connective and economic qualities, reinvigorate a downtown housing market with multiple infil projects, and improve the experience of Pine Street for all users. The Plan is ambitious, but achievable over the next 10 years. Upon completion, approximately 500 new units of housing, new restaurants overlooking the river, unique retail and services on Broadway, will be added to Downtown Monticello. Primary projects to be completed within five years include: redevelopment of Block 52, Walnut Street connection to River Street and infil housing on Walnut Street. Implementation of this Plan will create two legacies. The first will be a revitalized Downtown with an economy and attractions that benefit all residents of Monticello. Equally important, however to the physical improvements described above will be the legacy of new partnerships and civic cooperation that are essential to and will result from implementations. The ideas set forth in this Plan come from the vested interest of the Monticello community. The realization of these ideas rely on a coordinated, cooperative, and active public sector working in tandem with an entrepreneurial private sector The result will be a lively Downtown for all in Monticello, a place that embodies both its history and future aspirations. Goals ♦, 0 o 0 EH 0 Q (�OO�B4O 000 000 000°000 000 TI 5 no no M I no no I F-7 no Improve Pine Street for All Users Shift the Center of Town to Walnut and Encourage Small and Medium Scaled Become a River Town Broadway Investments "NAM City of Monticello Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 Frameworks Land Use, Open Space and Transportation are the three frameworks that organize and define the physical environment. As with systems in the human body, each must function independently - and together with - the others. If one fails, they all fail. This is why it is important to understand frameworks as individual systems that must function as part of a single Downtown. The Plan is also divided into frameworks in order to allow different agencies, departments, and investors act in concert with each other. This will help ensure public and private investments are coordinated, less risky, and more publicly acceptable. Framework: Open Space and Parks • Improve Riverfront Parks to accommodate more programming and events • Redesign Walnut Street and River Street to allow for park expansion and events • Convert vacant lots on Broadway to small pocket parks • Utilize islands for additional park space • Create pedestrian refuges or enhanced building entry ways on the corners of blocks along Pine Street • Enliven open spaces with public art wherever possible Framework: Access and Circulation • Emphasize connectivity throughout the Core, with pedestrian friendly streets, complete sidewalk system, and connectivity to the in -town neighborhoods. • Work with MinnDOT to improve Pine Street for users of Downtown Monticello, including additional signals, maintaining the River Street signal and supporting for an additional river crossing • Improve pedestrian crossings of Broadway at Walnut and Cedar to improve access to the Riverfront • Reconnect Walnut Street with River Street Framework: Development and Land Use Riverfront District with destination restaurant and entertainment uses • Broadway District with shopfront retail and restaurant uses beneath housing and offices • In -town neighborhoods extend to Walnut and Cedar Street with new infill housing 2-4 stories (apartments and townhouses) Character Areas Open Space and Parks Character Areas The Plan divides the study area into four different Character Areas. The purpose of this is to create sub -areas in downtown, each with its own identity and purpose and direction. The character areas are developed based on their 0 �� context and their future role in the downtown. Typically each character area is a mix of uses, but also has a dominant use. .�� How is This Plan Related to the Embracing Downtown Plan and the Comprehensive Plan? In 2010, the City of Monticello completed the "Embracing Downtown Plan", a guide to redevelopment of downtown Monticello. The full area considered to be "Downtown Monticello", or the "Central Community District" extends from Interstate I-94 at its southern boundary to the Mississippi River in the north, and generally from Cedar Street on the east to Maple Street on the west. The Embracing Downtown Plan was adopted as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan, and included three supporting documents, a Design Guideline, Transportation Analysis, and Market Analysis. Changes in the retail marketplace overall, and more specifically market changes and reinvestments in downtown Monticello, have created a need to develop a new planning perspective for the core blocks of the downtown. R Access and Circulation DE J The Downtown Small Area Study document therefore serves as an update to the 2008 Monticello Comprehensive Plan and to the Embracing Downtown Plan for a specific portion of the downtown. Similar to the Embracing Downtown plan, it is proposed as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan, although the primary goal will be recommended for insertion directly into the "Downtown" portion of the Land Use Chapter of the plan. For the geographic area encompassed by the Downtown Small Area Plan, the Downtown Small Area plan supercedes the 2010 Embracing Downtown plan. While the three supporting documents to the Embracing Downtown plan continue to inform the Comprehensive Plan and Small Area plan, where the Downtown Small Area plan provides specific guidance, the standards therein prevail. As a final note, for the geographic area outside the Downtown Small Area plan boundary, the Embracing Downtown Plan still applies. City of Monticello Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 E Character Area: Riverfront - - UL A redesigned Park with an amphitheater �... and better relationship to Downtown will help connect the River to Downtown E Character Area: Pine Street The community will reclaim Pine Street by maintaining it's width and adding pedestrian amenities and local serving commercial uses. 0 Character Area: Broadway ` p , Monticello's Main Street will transition ;� over time from a street with primarily services to one with unique retail and restaurants. Cp .19 FUR Existing Buildings New Buildings Illustrative Master Plan The Plan above describes long term build out of the core blocks of Downtown Monticello. City of Monticello Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 Character Area: Walnut Street Walnut and Cedar Streets will fill in with new housing (2-4 stories) that adds to z - J the market strength of downtown and —` -` - provides additional housing choices for new and existing residents of i Monticello. Their intersections with _ Broadway will be improved to make it r� easier to walk to the Riverfront Existing Buildings New Buildings Illustrative Master Plan The Plan above describes long term build out of the core blocks of Downtown Monticello. City of Monticello Small Area Plan I Executive Summary 0 Riverfront Despite being a town born on the River, the Downtown does not take great advantage of its unique location. Broadway is a block removed from the Riverfront and the main connection to the River, Walnut Street, ends in a narrow staircase. The entry experience to Monticello from the north is mundane with vacant properties and a thick wall of trees that obscures potential views to public spaces and Downtown. The Riverfront Character Area will become a proud new public gathering space for Downtown Monticello that compliments Broadway and the full Monticello Park System. The Plan recommends redesigning the riverfront parks so they are more accessible active and flexible and promoting development that takes advantage of access to the river. A new park will be capable of handling larger crowds for events, and will be more accessible and usable with additional amenities and features designed for everyday use. The Plan promotes access to the riverfront by extending Walnut Street to connect to River Street. It will be designed as a multi -use street that can be closed for farmers markets, gatherings, and other events. The Plan recommends leveraging public property of Block 52 to create a new signature development with market rate housing and a destination restaurant or brewery overlooking the park and the river. Public parking is maintained on Block 52 and added to River Street. Redesign Riverfront parks to include more active events andImprove the underpass of Pine Street at the River. ©O programming in West Bridge Park (amphitheater, splash pad, Consider a seasonal bridge to the island to provide additional concessions) and passive uses in Wast Bridge Park. Improve connectivity between the three riverfront parks. recreational activity to east and west Bridge park OAdd parking and sidewalks to River Street from Walnut to Cedar O Street. OReconnect Walnut Street to River Street with a design that allows Walnut Street to be used for events and park expansion. OWork with the private sector to create a signature development on Block 52, with market rate housing and a restaurant that overlooks the Park Encourage new housing surrounding the riverfront parks on vacant and underutilized parcels Maintain and improve the intersection at River Street and Pine Street. isting Bridge Park River St Block 52 Broadway < < r CF 4 Shy i l a �� � •� ' •m m to m � � �. - :i r= proposed Site Sections Through Block 52 and West Bridge Park D � Ili � --- —__"^ ��P_'-_��Uj `'{'�d!®�r�l • �1'1T �I:���I�f/si I i./�+ -� r a� ! t s fr.�t�'� _ - Or Perspective from Walnut Street, looking across a redesigned West Bridge Park Precedent Images City of Monticello Small Area Plan I Executive Summary Frameworks: Purpose Land Use, Open Space and Transportation are the three frameworks that organize and define the physical environment. As with systems in the human body, each must function independently - and together with - the others. If one fails, they all fail. This is why it is important to understand frameworks as individual systems that must function as part of a single Downtown. The Plan is also divided into frameworks in order to allow different agencies, departments, and investors act in concert with each other. This will help ensure public and private investments are coordinated, less risky, and more publicly acceptable. Community Parks ■ ■ Neighborhood Parks Pocket Parks Seasonal Bridge - — - - - - - Convertible Streets 00000 Existing Bike Path Proposed Bike Path Connections MRTTrail Park L1 Picnic Area Park Facilities Playground Water Feature Seasonal Bridge Illustrative Master Plan: East and West Bridge Park rameworks: Parks and Open Spaces Recommendations Parks, Plazas, and Sidewalks that are lively, safe Redesign East and West Bridge park to include and pleasant to be in. an amphitheater, water feature, riverfront access, picnicking, and additional space for passive park use. General Approach Parks and Open Space play an important role in distinguishing the Downtown from other areas of Monticello. Unlike much of Monticello where parks are generally programmed for recreational / sports and defined by trees and greenery, the parks downtown should focus on gathering and general social interaction as well as planned events. Therefore, in order to support and enhance the environment for downtown residents and businesses, this Plan expands the definition of parks beyond the valued park spaces that are already in use - namely Front Street Park, East and West Bridge Park. The Downtown Parks should also take in consideration the needs of new downtown residents and visitors. Upon implementation of this plan, several hundred new residents will be living in the downtown. It is likely that new downtown housing will be more compact and with less outdoor space than typical single family homes. Inevitably this will result in park demands that don't currently exist. Meeting these needs is a great opportunity to further develop a well designed and well connected park and open space system. • Improve Front Street park to include improved boat landing and space for nature oriented programming. • Connect the two Bridge Parks with Front Street Park with improved pathways and trails. Design all three parks as a single park with multiple uses. • Provide access to the islands with a seasonal bridge • Create small pocket parks mid block on Broadway to offer plazas that connect to parking lots in the middle of the block. • Redesign Walnut Street between River Street and Broadway as a special street that can be closed and used for festivals and events throughout the year. • Consider all sidewalks for opportunities to enhance greenery and public art. Emphasize Walnut Street, River Street and Broadway as the main pedestrian corridors in Downtown. • Use public art throughout the parks and corridors to distinguish Downtown as a place of cultural expression and celebration. • Work closely with local businesses, residents (new and existing) to ensure local parks and open spaces are appropriately designed and programmed for their varied needs. City of Monticello Small Area Plan I Executive Summary volunteer recognition MINUM t Mon, t As a BIG THANK YOU... City of Monticello voluntecr3 and thcir families are invited to join us for a picnic at Ellison Park! r. Rain or Shine Please RSVP with number attending to HR&Lmonticello.mn.us by June 19th 4k % * 4h * AL avow*' - 440 f -� 10 -,&L & _ An CITY OF __ _ 1ce.0 PARKS FIELD & FACILITY RESERVATION AND USE POLICY MISSION STATEMENT The City of Monticello Parks Department is dedicated to enhancing community pride through developing and maintaining city parks, recreation facilities and services with a high standard of quality. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of the City of Monticello Parks Field & Facility Reservation and Use Policy is to provide facilities for the use and enjoyment of the residents in Monticello. It is the goal of the Monticello Parks Department to make the parks and recreation facilities available for use by organizations and individuals for non-profit recreational purposes. SPECIAL PERMITS AND LICENSES A special event permit from City Hall is required for use of city services. After completion and approval of your request form your information will be forwarded to City Hall for approval by the City Clerk's Office. A permit will be issued to you following approvals. A caterer's license is required when renting park shelters or rooms at the Monticello Community Center for a banquet, wedding or anniversary party where alcohol is served. Use of the non -posted playing fields in the parks and open space for leisure does not require a reservation/permit. Please be aware that permitted use of playing fields or open space supersedes leisurely use by a group or individual. Therefore, a permit is required to assure facility availability. RESERVATION PROCEDURES Parties interested in reserving a park facility must complete a Field and Facility Use Request Form at City Hall. Requests will be classified and handled on an availability basis with the following priorities: Internal: Programs and activities of the City of Monticello Parks Department will receive priority use of any and all facilities. Additionally, organized youth programs will receive priority use of seasonal athletic facilities after the facility request form for each season is completed and approved by the Parks Superintendent. Non -Profit: Monticello based middle and elementary schools, nonprofit organizations, including but not limited to youth and/or adult athletic leagues, girl scouts and boy scouts, church groups, service clubs, civic associations, etc. Yearly financial contributions to facility improvements by non -profits and schools may be used as a deduction from the facility use fee. All fee deductions must be approved by the Parks Superintendent. For -Profit: Non -Monticello based schools, nonprofit organizations and individuals, businesses, and organizations. • The Parks Superintendent will approve or deny all Facility Use Requests. • In -season sports will take precedent over out of season sports (i.e. Spring -Baseball, Fall -Soccer). • The MCC office will collect all fees and necessary paperwork prior to facility use. • Failure to pay fees or submit required paperwork will result in the disqualification of request. • The Parks Department reserves the right to cancel reservations, and if this occurs a refund will be issued. • Leisurely uses of the parks open space and non -posted fields do not require a reservation. Please be aware that permitted use of playing fields or open space supersedes leisurely use by a group or individual. Therefore, a reservation/permit is required to assure facility availability. RESERVATION FEES The following fees will be assessed upon approval of Facility Reservation Request. Permit will identify parameters of field usage. Ellison Lions Den, Ellison Log Shelter, N/C $100/6 hours $125/6 hours West Bridge Community Bldg, West Bridge Gazebo, Pioneer Park Community Bldg, Groveland Park Picnic Shelter, East Bridge Wedding Gazebo Rec Soccer/Football Space/LaCrosse Resident/Lg Player Non -Resident Hourly Rate $12 $20 Fields are usually not permitted for public rental due to overuse and rest *Seasonal Field use fees are subject to change based on impact of usage requested. Seasonal reservations are based on 20 game hours. Additional game hours for Type I, II & III may be charged based on the impact of the request at a rate of $25.00 hr. * * Internal Associations agree to contribute financially to the Parks Department field maintenance program, and in doing so, have agreed to collaboratively maintain and improve the quality of field and court usage and space. Associations agree to financially contribute to the costs associated to the activities and programs scheduled at City park locations. Non -Profit -Non-profit organizations, Monticello based schools and others listed within the Type II usage may contribute financially to the improvements of the facility requested. When doing so, the fee or portion of the fee for usage may be waived by the Parks Superintendent. Internal Non -Profit For -Profit **Single Field Reservation N/C $25.00 hr. $50.00 hr. (based on one hour of usage) $75.00 w/lights $100.00 w/lights */**Seasonal Games N/C $500.00 $750.00 Field Reservation (One Field) $750.00 w/lights $1,000.00 w/lights **Tournament Site Use N/C $ 75.00/day $125.00 /day $175.00 w/lights $225.00 w/lights Maintenance fees may be required. Park Rental Rates Internal Resident Non -Resident Otter Creek Park Gazebo N/C $50/6 hours $75/6 hours Ellison Park Gazebo N/C $100 $125 Ellison Lions Den, Ellison Log Shelter, N/C $100/6 hours $125/6 hours West Bridge Community Bldg, West Bridge Gazebo, Pioneer Park Community Bldg, Groveland Park Picnic Shelter, East Bridge Wedding Gazebo Rec Soccer/Football Space/LaCrosse Resident/Lg Player Non -Resident Hourly Rate $12 $20 Fields are usually not permitted for public rental due to overuse and rest *Seasonal Field use fees are subject to change based on impact of usage requested. Seasonal reservations are based on 20 game hours. Additional game hours for Type I, II & III may be charged based on the impact of the request at a rate of $25.00 hr. * * Internal Associations agree to contribute financially to the Parks Department field maintenance program, and in doing so, have agreed to collaboratively maintain and improve the quality of field and court usage and space. Associations agree to financially contribute to the costs associated to the activities and programs scheduled at City park locations. Non -Profit -Non-profit organizations, Monticello based schools and others listed within the Type II usage may contribute financially to the improvements of the facility requested. When doing so, the fee or portion of the fee for usage may be waived by the Parks Superintendent. MAINTENANCE FEES The following additional fees will be assessed for any additional custodial, maintenance, or grounds work that is required outside of the regular working hours i.e. (weekends and evenings). These fees will be itemized and billed to the reserving organization once the duration of the facility reservation is completed. Weekdays After 3:00 p.m. Saturdays Sundays & Holidays Minimum 2 hrs/man $50.00 $50.00 $75.00 Additional $25/hour/man $25/hour/man $37.50/hour/man CLEANING FEES The following fee will be assessed for additional cleaning that is required due to failure of the reserving party to thoroughly police and clean areas after use. This fee will be itemized and billed to the reserving organization once the duration of the facility reservation is completed. Minimum Charge: $100 Additional Porta -Pots: $ 75/Each MISCELLANEOUS FEES Additional fees not listed may be charged to you for your facility/field usage. Any additional fees billed to the reserving organization that are unpaid will result in legal actions to collect fees and will disqualify the reserving organization from any future facility reservations. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Some type II and type III field and facility request users must provide a certificate of general liability insurance with per -occurrence and aggregate limits of not less than $1,000,000, and have the City of Monticello listed as additional insured on the policy. CLOSED FOR SEASONAL MAINTENANCE On occasion, a field or indoor facility will be closed for seasonal maintenance. Outdoor facilities, during this time, are subject to turf maintenance practices which include field overseeding, aeration, irrigation and fertilization. Use of a particular sports field and indoor facilities during seasonal maintenance will be posted as off limits. CITY OF ontice o PARKS FIELD AND FACILITY USE REQUEST FORM CONTACT NAME: EMAIL: CITY RESIDENT: YES NO NON PROFIT: YES NO COMPANY/ORGANIZATION: STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: HOME: WORK: CELL: *********************************************************************** DATE(S) OF EVENT (USE): TIME(S) OF EVENT (USE): DESCRIPTION OF EVENT (USE): NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: (APPROX.) NO. OF SPECTATORS: (APPROX.) SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS REQUESTED: (MINIMUM OF FIVE WORKING DAYS NOTICE REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS) *NOTE: A Special Event Permit with a fee of $50 may be required for larger events requiring additional setup or services. TYPE OF FIELD/FACILITY REQUESTED (PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): ❑ FOOTBALL ❑ SOFTBALL ❑ BASEBALL [:]SOCCER ❑ OPEN GREEN SPACE ❑ PICNIC ❑ PLAYGROUND ❑ OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT SPECIFIC SITE REQUESTED (PLEASE CHECK ONE): ELLISON PARK: ❑ GAZEBO ❑ LIONS DEN ❑ LOG SHELTER EAST BRIDGE PARK: ❑ GAZEBO GROVELAND PARK: ❑ PICNIC SHELTER OTTER CREEK PARK: ❑ GAZEBO PIONEER PARK: ❑ COMMUNITY BLDG WEST BRIDGE PARK: ❑ COMMUNITY BLDG ❑ GAZEBO BALLFIELDS: ❑ XCEL ❑ HILLCREST ❑ FREEWAY ❑ SUNSET PONDS ❑ 4T" STREET ❑ BERTRAM PLEASE READ AND SIGN I (We) assume full responsibility for any damages to the City of Monticello equipment and/or property that occur as a result of the requested use. Furthermore, I (We) understand that the City of Monticello, its staff, and members of the Parks Department, will not be held liable for any injury or damage which may occur to me, my guests, and/or members of the above-named organization and/or property during our requested use of the facility. Sports groups and organizations not sponsored by the Monticello Parks Department must provide Certificate of Liability Insurance, naming the City of Monticello, its agents, servants and employees as additional insured, evidencing the following: Signed: Certificate of general liability insurance with per occurrence and aggregate limits of not less than $1,000,000 Date: RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO: CITY OF MONTICELLO EVENT COORDINATOR, 505 WALNUT STREET #1, MONTICELLO, MN 55362 QUESTIONS, CALL THE EVENT COORDINATOR AT 763-271-7123 *********************************************************************** FOR CITY OF MONTICELLO OFFICE USE ONLY GROUP TYPE: ❑ INTERNAL ❑ NON-PROFIT ❑ FOR PROFIT ❑ SINGLE USE ❑ SEASONAL USE ❑ TOURNAMENT ❑ CAMP/CLINIC ❑ PICNIC/PAVILION TOTAL FEES $ CASH CHECK # CHARGE (VISA/MC/AMEX/DIS) DATE RECEIVED: APPROVED BY: DATE: