HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2016 Parks Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
-s PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
" "x Monday, February 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approve Parks Commission Minutes—January 25, 2016 (1)
IV. Department/Commission Liaison Reports
A. Arborist
B. Public Works Director
C. Other/Commission Liaison Report
V Visitors/Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns not on the agenda. Please limit comments
to three minutes.
VI. Public Hearings: None
VII. New Business
A. Mountain Biking Trails—Proposal (2)
VIII. Old Business
A. Capital Improvements Discussion(3)
B. Oak Park Crossing Park—Trail/Shelter Clarification(4)
IX. Informational
A. Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall
B. Council Representative: Tuesday, February 23 —Commissioner Johnson
X. Adjourn
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., CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 1
PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Monday,January 25,2016 at City Hall
I. Call to Order: Vice Chair Bye called the meeting to order. Present: Commissioners Johnson
and Weyer, City Administrator Johnson,Public Works Director Kegley, and Arborist
Danielson. Absent: Commissioner Norton and Commission-Liaison McComber.
11. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Weyer, seconded by Vice Chair Bye, moved to approve
the Agenda. Carried 3-0.
III. Adjourn to Worksession Regarding Parks Budget: Vice Chair Bye, seconded by
Commissioner Weyer,moved to adjourn to a worksession regarding the parks budget.
Carried 3-0.
IV. Reconvene Regular Meeting: Vice Chair Bye reconvened the regular meeting.
V. Approve Parks Commission Minutes-November 16._2015: Commissioner Weyer,
seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 3-0.
VI. Department/Commission Liaison Reports:
A. Arborist: Arborist Danielson reported that she had been doing site visits in regards to
tree identification, tree diseases, and tree pruning. She also reported she was
working on the tree pruning list for boulevard trees and trees along trails. She stated
the list did include a few removals, but most would be added to a removal list in the
spring.
B. Public Works Director: Public Works Director Kegley reported the ice rinks opened
on January 8.
C. Other/Commission Liaison Reports: None
Commissioner Weyer, seconded by Commissioner Norton, moved to accept the Department
/Commission Liaison Reports. Carried 3-0.
VII. Visitors/Public Comment: None
VIII. Public Hearings: None
IX. New Business:
A. Updates to Tree Ordinance 1302 and Boulevard Removal/Re-Planting Policy:
Arborist Danielson provided a presentation on the changes that were approved by the
City Council. No action was taken.
B. Parks Commission Vacancy: Vice Chair Bye reported that there was a Parks
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January 25, 2016
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Commission vacancy. City Administrator Johnson reported he corresponded with the
other applicant interviewed at the time that Commissioner Norton was. Johnson stated
the applicant was interested in serving on the Parks Commission but may be moving out
of the City.
Vice Chair Bye, seconded by Commissioner Weyer,moved to direct staff to post an
opening for the Parks Commission. Carried 3-0.
X. Old Business:
A. Oak Park Crossing Park Trail Update: City Administrator Johnson reported that the
City engineering fum was moving forward with the trail design and bidding in
March. He stated that a sketch of the plans was included in the Parks Commission
meeting packet for that evening. He said the City speculated that the concrete
pavilion pads should be about 25 feet in diameter. No action was taken.
XI. Adiourn to Annual Meeting of the Parks Commission:
A. Commissioner Appointments: Commissioner Weyer, seconded by Commissioner
Johnson, moved to appoint Aaron Bye as Chair. Carried 3-0.
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Weyer, moved to appoint
Anthony Weyer as Vice-Chair. Carried 3-0.
XII. Adjourn Annual Meeting and Reconvene Regular Meeting
XIII. Informational:
A. Next Meeting: Monday, February 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall
B. Parks Commission Meeting Dates Calendar and Council Representatives
XIV. Adjournment:
Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Chair Bye, moved to adjourn. Carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Pinski
Deputy Clerk
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Sox 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
2-19-16
MEMO
TO: Park Commissioners
FROM: Eric Johnson, City Adm
RE: Mountain Biking Trails— ro sal
Dear Park Commissioners:
Attached you will find the proposal received from the SASCA(Stillwater Area Scholastic Cycling
Advocates)to install various mountain biking trails at Valley View Park.We have briefly discussed this
last spring at the open house for the Oak Park Crossing Park and I have had some interim conversations
over the last 12 months with this group to perhaps move this matter to this stage where it could be
considered.
I would anticipate them desiring to make a proposal to the Park Commission at your 2/22 meeting and I
have placed that on this agenda. If the Commission ultimately finds this to be an acceptable use
(although you may want to have some public input about it thereafter), the Commission should
ultimately forward the matter to the Council with a recommendation-pro or con when it feels the
timing may be appropriate.
Take a look through it and you can discuss more on 2/22/16.
Thanks
Eric
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Proposal for Single Track Natural Trails at Valley Viem., I'ark-. 01111
Presented to OPH Parks and Recreation Commission
by Stillwater Area Scholastic Cycling Advocates (SASCA)
[Revision 1]
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Executive
Stillwater Area Scholastic Cycling Advocates (SASCA), a 2014 tormed non-profit limited liability
corporation and currently recognized 501 c(3) non-taxable charity, is the support and funding
provider for the Stillwater Area High School Mountain Bike Team. Based on strong growth of the
high school team and a growing interest and participation in off-road bicycling, trail running, nordic
skiing, hiking and snowshoeing, SASCA wishes to propose new single-track trails, local to the
Stillwater/St. Croix Valley specifically and the Eastern Twin Cities Metro in general.
Goal
To have at least 2+ miles of sustainable single track trail open for use by September of 2016 in
Valley View Park and a full build out of 5 miles by September 2017
Designed Use
Walkers, hikers, mountain bicyclists, and runners. The single track trails proposed would be mainly
for mountain bikers and trail runners in the summer and possibly fat tire snow biking and
snowshoeing in the winter.
Proposed Schedule
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February 2016—Submission of the trail proposal
May 2016—Est. approval by OPH to build
May 2016—Contract agreement between the OPH and
MORC/SASCA
May/June 2016—Trail Building Project Begins E, C, D
September 1, 2016—Completed Sections open to public
May 2017—Continue work on Sections B,Al and A2
September 2017—All Sections Completed
With approval to build, SASCA, already organized as a 501c(3)non-profit organization, proposes to
work in consultation with the P &R Commission, OPH City Staff and MORC(Minnesota Off-Road
Cyclists)to finalize the building process and work to raise money for expenses incurred to complete
the work. The organization will publicly free advertise through articles,blogs, Facebook,Twitter
and other social media to help organize and provide an all-volunteer labor force as needed for
construction and continued maintenance. This partnership will result in no required cost to the City.
Requests to utilize city equipment capital may be requested and is noted in the proposal.
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Proposal Summary
Stillwater Area Scholastic Cycling Advocates (SASCA), a 2014 formed non-profit limited
liability corporation and currently recognized 501 c(3)non-taxable charity, is the support and
funding provider for the Stillwater Area High School Mountain Bike Team Based on strong
growth of the high school team and a growing interest and participation in off-road bicycling,
trail running, nordic skiing, hiking and snowshoeing, SASCA wishes to propose new single-
track trails, local to the Stillwater/St. Croix Valley specifically and the Eastern Twin Cities
Metro in general.
In late 2014, Eric Johnson, City Administrator of OPH, contacted SASCA about the
possibility of land for trail building in and around Valley View Park. SASCA was in the
middle of getting approval for a trail build in Brown's Creek Park Reserve in Stillwater. By
May of 2015,it was made clear that approval would include new restrictions brought to the
City's attention very late in the process. Negotiations halted immediately and work stopped
on approval. SASCA turned to the offer made by OPH.
The past several months have been spent evaluating the park, dividing it into build
sections and confirming areas that can be used and areas that cannot. This proposal has been
developed to offer a summary overview of how the trail would look in the park and how it
would mesh with the current trails and other amenities in the park. With approval to build,
SASCA, already organized as a 501c(3)non-profit organization,proposes to work in
consultation with the P &R Commission, OPH City Staff and MORC (Minnesota Off-Road
Cyclists) to finalize the building process and work to raise money for expenses incurred to
complete the work. The organization will publicly free advertise through articles, blogs,
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Facebook, Twitter and other social media to help organize and provide an all-volunteer labor
force as needed for construction and continued maintenance. This partnership will result in
no required cost to the City. Requests to utilize city equipment capital may be requested and
is noted in the proposal below.
Soil erosion concerns at Valley View will be addressed by trail design. The proposed
trail will adhere to state-of-the-art design standards developed by the International Mountain
Bicycling Association(IMBA)to promote long-term sustainability of trails by minimizing
soil erosion potential, reducing future maintenance needs, and eliminating trail users' desire
to create shortcuts or social trails. This proposal details anticipated use of many resource-
compatible techniques in construction of the new trail miles.
'Flee current and future MZSCA members have limited but increasing trail building
experience and plan to use the first phase of building trail to learn from MORC
representatives about the process. Many volunteers are already registered for official IMBA
trail building classes to be held once every month in the summer in close proximity to the
Midwest. The area selected and level of difficulty of the trail planned means simple and
faster building. It will allow the group to amass quality volunteers and teach them on the job
about proper building techniques and utilizing the tools safely and properly.
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Qualifications
Training
Some of the current members have limited trail building experience. Training may
consist of working with other volunteer groups in other towns to get experience with
maintenance and new trail extension building. Most trail building experience will be born out
of training support from MORC. The intent would be to set up a few"Graining sessions"
where the process of building the trail would be learned by working slowly, deliberately and
under the close direction of the leader from MORC. Most if not all of the first mile of Section
E trail is in an area deemed "easy" for building trail. In some cases,the exact location of the
trail will be more difficult than the simple clearing of surface cover "duff'exposing the hard-
packed dirt underneath Only later in the trail, weeks after starting, will a few small bench
cuts need to be executed. At these points, experience will be called upon from MORC for
advice and guidance. IMBA and MORC do host training seminars and building seminars in
the field. Some cost money and some are free. The timing of the building is such that these
types of educational opportunity will have to happen as the first phase is being built. Again,
the simplicity of the trail will allow for"on the job training"to be both successful and
realistic.
Experience
SASCA will utilize the experience MORC (Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists). This is a
non-profit full of volunteers, experienced dirt crews and trail designers. There are other
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experienced builders from the Carver Lake Trail system along with Reed Smidt, former
president of MORC and experienced trail builder. Kinnikinnic Off-Road Cyclists (KORC)
also have a home trail called Whitetail Ridge in River Falls, WI. There are personal
connections through the Stillwater High School Mountain Biking Team and the Chilkoot
Cycle Club which can and will be called upon for advice and support.
Equipment
The proposed trail will be constructed with specialized hand tools owned by the
organization, private volunteers or possibly a trailer of tools lent out to SASCA by MORC.
The following list of available tools is at our disposal:
Pulaski: ax-type tool used for chopping small stumps and roots out of the trail tread.
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Pruner: Cutting tool used for cutting small branches and saplings.
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McLeod: fire-fighting tool used for raking and tamping the trail tread.
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Flat-bladed shovel: leveling and smoothing the trail tread.
Max Ax: an ax with attachments that convert it to a Pulaski, McLeod, pick, or shovel.
Inclinometer: used for measuring grade of slopes.
GPS receiver: to measure and track trail location/length.
Various rakes, shovels, and machetes, hand saws: clearing leaves, twigs, and briars
Gas powered plate compactor: tamping loosened trail to stabilize trail surface and
"season"trail much faster and more completely than riders
Chain Saw: gas powered, minimum 14", for cutting large brush and clearing larger
fallen trees
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General Trail Construction Guidelines
SASCA understands and acknowledges the concerns about potential soil erosion at
Valley View. With this in mind,the trail should be designed and constructed with those
concerns taken into account using suggested resource compatible guidelines.
Grade half-rule: The trail tread linear slope on a hillside should not exceed half of the
average grade of the slope. In other words, on a 10% grade hillside the trail would not be
steeper than a 5% grade. This practice results in water flowing down the hillside rather than
being channeled down the trail. No trail section Valley View should be constructed to
exceed the half-rule.
Ten percent average maximum grade: This is a rule of thumb that may have to be lowered
to reflect soil types,watershed areas, and vegetation in order to stay within erosion control
limits. Allowing for short lengths of trail that may exceed 10%,the overall average grade
should be less. This will probably not be an issue at Valley View, specifically at the Phase
One location and probably within the boundaries of the entire part due to the flatter and
rolling terrain.
Maximum sustainable trail grade: When a section of trail becomes unsustainable even if
less than 10%grade, due to drainage or erosion concerns, the trail should be re-routed or
other controls instituted to eliminate the problem. Experience gained from the Carver Lake
Park trails indicates that when the half-rule is followed,trail erosion is very minimal.
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Grade reversals: A frequent change from climbing to descending to climbing again
prevents a long section of trail from accumulating water runoff that would degrade the trail
or encourage erosion.
Out-slope: The trail tread, of approximately 18 inches in surface width and used by feet and
tires, when appropriate, should have 5%out-slope to slow water flow without cutting rills.
This grade is level enough for hikers to use without turning their ankles and along with a full
bench-cut, will prevent trail creep.
Armoring: Using stone, wood, or synthetic materials, trails in wet or highly erosion prone
areas can be made more durable. It is highly unlikely armoring will be needed in this
location at Valley View.
Restrictions
The proposed trail takes great care to give a wide berth from the private property, wet
areas and steep ravines and drainage areas in the park. No official restrictions are known of
after initial questions to City staff.
IMBA guidelines suggest not cutting any living trees larger than 3"to 4" at the base.
The trail building organization will follow this guideline but may request permission to cut
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and or move larger dead standing trees which could present a fall hazard to riders and
walkers.
The trail will be constructed and maintained by the established SASCA organization
and through enthusiast volunteering and the high school racers using the trails for practice. It
will require no maintenance by the OPH city maintenance departments. Volunteers
provided by the organization will conduct all necessary maintenance.
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Design Process
This section outlines the process of designing the trail in general terms. MORC
representatives and SASCA members have made a preliminary examination of topographical
maps, aerial photographs, and have hiked the area being considered in this proposal. While
general references can be made to the terrain found in the proposed trail area, specifics
relating to the exact trail location and needed or desired features will require on-site
measurements and examinations and will likely be altered during various stages of the design
process. SASCA intends to work with the city and the Parks Commission during every step
of this process. Preliminary trail routes have been determined based on proper elevation lines
and with respect to potential erosion. Markers have been placed and trail has been hiked
several times to determine "best line" scenarios and route re-alignments to enhance the
riders' experience within the park, i.e. large trees,rock formations, historic locations.
Step One: Obtaining permission. The hope is that this written proposal, followed by a
physical inspection of the proposed trail location by City/Commission staff, will result in
approval for SASCA to finalize trail design and later construction activities. An open house
for the public, to see the proposed trail, learn about single track trails, see how they are
planned and built and how the trail would be used, would be on display. No trail construction
will begin until the proposed trail corridor is clearly identified and approved by city staff the
commission and city council, if necessary.
Step Two: Defining boundaries. Valley View Park is very well defined with very specific
sections. The park can be divided into 4 to 5 distinctive sections(see addendum map).
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Sections are labeled Al, A2, B, C, D and E. They are naturally and logically divided by
water, current asphalt trails and large ravines.
Step Three: Definition of Users. Beginner to intermediate mountain bicyclists and middle
school/high school racers are expected to be the primary users of the proposed new trail.
Secondary users will be trail runners in the summer months and possibly winter fat tire
bicyclists and snowshoers in the winter months. Winter mountain biking is growing sport. In
any and all cases, alternate sports will have to be considered but never to the detriment or
damage of the trail itself.
Step Four: Define control points. Control points include the beginning and end of the trail,
interesting terrain features, or areas that should be avoided. A positive control point is one
created by placing the trail so it takes users to a desirable place such as a scenic overview or
optional trail feature that adds challenge or requires greater than normal skills or effort to
traverse. A negative control point is one that should be avoided such as a boggy area, site
boundary, or in this case large ravines and the water drainage feature in the middle of the
park. Buffers can be used to disguise or discourage access to protected areas. Buffers can be
existing tree fall created by moving limbs or vegetation to block access. There is no need for
barricade-type buffers on a trail that is designed and constructed such that it is more
enjoyable for the user to stay on the trail than it might be to leave it. Control points will be
defined in greater detail once the location of the trail corridor is determined. Every effort
will be made to avoid negative control points.
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Step live: Section Loop Concept. The proposed section trails would travel and transition
through each section, one by one, with options to repeat sections or skip and move to other
sections. The trail has long runs with small turns and shifts to enhance the ride with natural
formations like trees, rocks and elevation changes. The turns are generally wide and
sweeping to keep erosion to a minimum. The whole trail returns the rider to the original start.
Along the trail, there will be short connectors to shorten the loop. There are more open
sections which may allow for extension loops, alternate trail and bypassing.
Step Six: Plan contour route. The topographical map indicates at least 110 feet of elevation
change from just above the water level to the highest point in the proposed trail area. In
order to minimize or eliminate soil erosion, a primarily contour route will be used; however,
a contour route does not preclude elevation change. Climbing and descending are
accomplished by traversing slopes rather than following the fall line. Elevation changes
should be designed to not exceed 50% of the existing slope grade so as to not channel water
from its natural flow, which is straight downhill. Numerous grade reversals will also prevent
water from accumulating or flowing along the trail. A grade reversal is a change from
downhill to uphill over a short section of trail tread and will force water to flow off the
downhill edge of the trail. All trail tread should be bench-cut into the side of the existing hill
for the full width of the tread. This practice prevents trail creep and minimizes future
maintenance. With a flatter section of land, gradual slopes which follow the natural
elevations changes of the land, will be used over longer stretches. The trail, at almost all
times, will be an on very slight slope and be slightly pitched perpendicularly to the direction
of the trail. Pooling of water will be kept to an absolute minimum.
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Step Seven: Determine flow. SASCA envisions a narrow corridor with long runs and wide
turns. Some sections may be more tight and twisty, especially in the wooded areas. This will
change the riding pace through the course from fast on the straights to slow with obstacles
and tight turns. The flow essentially will follow the natural flow of the land, making the trail
neither especially easier nor more difficult than what the land provides naturally.
Step Eight: Establish the corridor. This will entail marking a potential trail with marker flags
and ribbon, measuring slopes, evaluating the course, and identifying control points that may
call for re-routing the initially conceived route. The trail design should adhere to IMBA's
five main points for designing and constructing sustainable trails. These main points are
explained in more detail later in this report under the "Erosion Control Measures"heading.
The initial marking of the trail is done with marker flags or ribbon placed in or near the
presumed center of the trail tread, at close enough intervals so that the general direction of
the trail is evident. This might be 30' or more apart.
Sten Ten: Construction plan. Once the final route is designed and approved by the
city/commission, a construction plan will be developed identify areas needing bench cuts,
specialized turning features, or erosion control structures and include a time frame for
construction.
Step Eleven: Flag the final approved alignment and confirm permission to begin
construction.
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Construction Process
The construction process will begin with a full thaw of all trail land and a proper drying out
period. This can occur as early as April or as late as June. The assumption is the land would
be ready for work on or around May 151. Section E would be the proposed first trail in the
park. The trail length would be approximately 0.75 miles. This would be followed by
Sections C, D, B and then Al and A2. The plan would be to finish E, C and D before
September 1, 2015. All subsequent trail building of Sections Al and A2 would occur in late
2016 if weather permitted or in,SpringlSummer of 2017.
Organizing of building teams. Building teams would consist of able-bodied people,
generally aged 18 and older, no adult approval needed for the volunteering. A typical group
would consist of trail blazer in the front,marking exact locations for digging with
temporary flags as little as a few feet apart. The blazer may work on secondary clearing of
small live and dead obstructions before the diggers come through. The diggers would be the
people with McLeods and Pulaskis, rakes and tampers, exposing the bare ground by
removing any grass, duff, leaves, semi composted tree waste and wood, and creating the first
actual line of travel. The trailing diggers will work more on leveling the exposed dirt and
tamp any loosened soils. The trailer will lag behind, working with a clinometer or the like,
filling in low spots and making final considerations for creation of drainage culverts
perpendicular to low spots to insure no puddling on the trail. Sometimes the trailer will even
follow back and forth with a bike to be sure the trail is riding correctly. The typical building
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team will consist of a minimum of 5 people and up to 10. Groups should change jobs or
positions in the line. Generally, the blazer will be a leader and more knowledgeable of proper
final line of a trail and may not move around as much.
Special teams. To involve as much of the bicycling community in this volunteer project,
youth groups,high school clubs or teams, town organizations and general public will be
invited to take part. Youth groups,people under 18, will be divided into groups by age and be
given much shorter work times and easier conditions in which to dig. The experience of
building trail will be much more important for the youth volunteers than the actual yards
completed. The inclusion of different groups will foster a greater public ownership and
excitement for the final product.
Construction would begin with a general cleaning of the ground 18"on either side of the
center line of the trail. The general cleaning would be the removal of downed trees and
branches, piles of brush, other natural and dead material. No live branches, brush, saplings
nor undergrowth would be removed in this step. This work would prepare a suitable path for
work to be done on the exact trail.
Building Sequence.The building of the trail, while logically built from the start to the finish
may not be the course of action taken. Based on weather, manual labor on site,time and
general conditions of the land, sections may be selected for building around the entire loop
with sections being connected over a period of time. An example might be selecting a wide
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open area in a wooded section when less or no digging is needed. This might be a section
worked on by a youth group or worked on during a hot spell when heavy digging and minor
bench cutting may be too rigorous. Work following wet weather may be better pointed in the
direction of open prairie areas where the moist and looser soils will respond better to clearing
narrow trail of grass roots.
Natural Materials. Sections of trail may need to be enhanced with natural materials to better
define the trail in certain sections. This may be apparent in more open wooded areas with
little or no underbrush. Natural materials would consist of larger downed logs,branches and
even whole trunks of dead trees. Some rock is naturally occurring and other is man-placed.
These obstructions may be left in place to add to the technical challenge or removed and
replaced in a better location for the same reason. A few manmade walls and other rock
formations could be used in place, deconstructed and the rock used of other trail purposes or
completely bypassed and ignored if the city deems some historic or other value to the
structure. Any once-living natural materials would be used with the understanding that they
will naturally decay and at some point be replaced or removed with no replacement. Over
years, with riders staying on specific trails, growth will be impeded close or on the trail while
underbrush will slowly fill in naturally on either side of the trail.
Technical Additions, During the trail building process, natural materials may be used for
creating safer traverses through potentially wet areas, more technical challenges for the rider
or detours to allow for alternate challenges for the rider. After the original trail is completed,
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teams may be created to make important low bridges over wetter areas, or exposed rooted
areas near important trees. Some technical additions may be placed in areas just for the
enhancement for the rider. These additions would be made from natural but not necessarily
naturally occurring materials. Consideration would be made to insure no chemical treated
wood or concrete would be used over natural stone. These structures would be unassuming,
camouflaged with natural color and be fully movable and removable if and when necessary
(no concreted footings, etc).
Removals. While building trail, care will be taken to remove ANY AND ALL garbage,
trash, non-naturally occurring waste or dumped material. The volume of this waste will be
recorded by volume for city staff to be made aware of quantity. Local nursery specialists will
be called upon to train teams to look for non-native and invasive species of trees, bushes, and
vines to be removed as completely and safely as possible.
Enhancements. Trail markings and a central trail map will be proposed at some point at or
near the main trial head for the park.
It is the intention of the group to create a list of potential Eagle Scout project "themes" for
boy scouts to consider for enhancement of the park. These projects would include volunteer
work and possible private and public donations of material and equipment when necessary.
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Projected Design/Construction Timeline
Upon approval of this proposal by the City Council, SASCA anticipates the first build phase could
be completed over spring, summer and fall of 2016. Delays in the start date, lower volunteer rates
and weather could push the completion into the next spring/summer season.
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Respectfully submitted,
Hank Gray
SASCA Trail Building Committee
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SASCA Trail Building Committee Contact list
Hank Grp Joel Nichols (OPH resident}
231 Everett St.North 15115 60 Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
651-983-2872 (C) 651-407-0733 (C)
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Student Representatives
Carl Bohachek, 2016 Stillwater Area High School Mountain Bike Team CAPTAIN,
Stillwater Area High School Class of 2018
Grant Hietpas,2016 Stillwater Area High School Mountain Bike Team Member,
Stillwater Area High School Class of 2019
SASCA Board of Directors list
Calvin Jones, Chairman
Mike Noer, Board Member since 2014
Mark Trumper, Board Member since 2014
Mike Lyner, Board Member since 2014
Hank Gray, Board Member since 2014
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SASCA—Valley View Single Track Natural Trail Proposal Rev. 1
ADDENDA
Full Park Map showing proposed trail area
Section Maps, showing proposed trail area and trail lines
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)4394439 Fax(651)439-0574
2-19-16
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TO: Park Commissioners
FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrat
RE: Capital Discussion—Continu d
Dear Park Commissioners:
As you discussed at your January meeting,the thought was that each of you would give some further
consideration to the listing of capital improvements and needs from a ranking perspective. I did send
that out in a separate follow-up email on 1/27/16. Perhaps the Commission might desire to again
review these or come—up with a new list?
Also see the surveying from 2012.
Take a look through it and you can discuss more on 2/22/16.
Thanks
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2012 - City of Oak Park Heights - Park Survey SUCve MOnkey
1. How often do you, or members of your household visit a City Park?
Response Response
Percent Count
tveryday 14.3% 7
A few Times Per Week _ 36.7% 18
About Once a Week 20.4% 10
About Once a Month 22.4% 11
Never 6.1% 3
answered question 49
skipped question 1
2. What City park do you visit the most?
Response Response
Percent Count
Autumn Hills Park ] 46.5% 20
Brekke Park , 20.9% 9
Cover Park 7.0% 3
Swager Park 9.3% 4
Valley View Parks 16.3% 7
answered question 43
skipped question 7
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3. Overall, what is your general impression of the quality of the City's Parks and Trails?
Poor
Below Fair Above Excellent Rating Response
Average Average Average Count
Impression of the Quality of the 0.0% (0) 2,3% (1) 16.3% (7) 62.8% 18.6% (8) 3.88 43
City's Parks and Trails? (27)
Other (please specify) 8
answered question 43
skipped question 7
4.What do you dislike about the City Parks you visit?
Response Response
Percent Count
Distance (too far away from my °
home) 15.6/0 5
Park hours :. j 12.5%
Too noisy or too busy ® 3.1% 1
Other(please specify) 79.9% 23
answered question 32
skipped question 98
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5. What are your favorite things about the City Parks you visit?
Response Response
Percent Count
Proximity to home i � � 37.2% 16
Just being outside �� 18.6% 8
Playgrounds 2.3% 1
Nature 27.9% 12
Ballfields 2.3% 1
Disc Golf 0.0% 0
Other(please specify)
11.6% 5
answered question 43
skipped question 7
6.As a neighbor or"passer-by" of Autumn Hills Park, are there any visual improvements
that could be made to the Park? (Please provide some suggestions if any...
Response
Count
22
answered question 22
skipped question 28
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7.When you do visit a City Park, what activities do you enagage in? Please select your TOP
TWO reasons
Response Response
Percent Count
Walking I 74.4% 32
Playgrounds 20.9% 9
Use of Soccer Fields 0.0% 0
Use of Other Ball Fields 7.0% 3
Disc Golf 7.0% 3
Dog Walking0
g m° -, "@" 39.5% 17
Picnicing 4.7% 2
Nature Enjoyment 58.1% 25
Other(please specify) 0.0% 0
answered question 43
skipped question 7
8. Have you participated in any of the City's Summer Park Programs?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 38.1% 16
No A �.:-A 61.9% 26
answered question 42
skipped question 8
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9. Please provide some suggested activities for the Summer Park Programming 1 Events.
Response
Count
25
answered question 25
skipped question 25
10. If you could suggest something to be added to the City's Park System, what would it be?
This could be for Autumn Hills Park, Brekke Park, Cover Park, Swager Park or Valley View
Park.
Response
Count
28
answered question 28
skipped question 22
11. Beyond the basic amenities now provided at Autumn Hills Park, are there additional
items or attractions desired that you would like to see Installed?
Response
Count
21
answered question 21
skipped question 29
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12. If any, should the City undetake additional steps to plant more trees at Autumn Hills
Park? Or should some trees be removed?
I would The Some I think a
like to Some amount additional lot more
trees Rating Response
see a lot of trees trees trees
could be Average Count
fewer are just should be are
trees removed right planted needed
Select One 0.0% (0) 2.7% (1) 43.2% 43.2% (16) 10.8%
(16) (4) 3.62 37
Other comments about the landscaping? 11
answered question 37
skipped question 13
13. The City Park Commission is considering names to recommend to the City Council for
the Moelter Fly-Ash Site, now being developed into a park. One suggested name is "Phoenix
Park", as in "rising from the ashes". Do you like this name?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes, I like the name ''""'" 51.4° 19
No, I do not like this name 29.7% 11
Have no preference 18.9% 7
Is there an alternative name you could suggest for this Park?
10
answered question 37
skipped question 13
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14. Are you aware of the City's Summer Park Programs for kids?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes - -_ 84.2% 32
No m 15.8% 6
answered question 38
skipped question 12
15. The City is always looking for volunteers to better the City's Park and Trail Systems, would
you be interested In serving in some volunteer capacity? Such As:
Would not Would Would Would Rating Respons
likely not Unsure likely
participate participate Average Count
participate participate
Serving on a One-Day Clean-Up ° ° (8)
25.0%
Park Walk °
18.8% (6)(6) 6.3/o (2) 37.5% (12) 12.5% (4)(4) 3.19
Serving on a Garden Committee - ° 22.6% (7)- 25.8% 19.4% (6) 3.2% (1) 2.45
29.0/o (9)
Plant& care for flowers (8)
Serving on other Park Advisory 21.9% (7) 21.9% (7) 31.3% 21.9% (7) 3.1% (1) 2.63
Committees (70)
Serving on a "Friends of the g oup 22.6% (7) 6.5% (2) 4(73) 19.4% (6) 9.7% (3) 2.87
Other thoughts on how you might be willing to volunteer?
answered question
skipped question 7
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16.Are you a resident of the City of Oak Park Heights?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 90.5% 38
No 9.5% 1
answered question 42
skipped question 8
17. What is your street address and/or email address so the City may follow-up with you.
Response
Count
23
answered question 23
skipped question 27
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Page 3, Q3. Overall,what Is your general impression of the quality of the City's Parks and Trails?
1 Why not plant a rows of oak trees all over the fly ash area and make that a Nov 5, 2012 7:23 PM
signature of Oak Park Heights?
2 Some of them along 58th st have cracks in them and I use a 3 wheel schoter Oct 17, 2012 6:23 PM
and they are bad when you hit them.
3 the times that I have visited the parks feel that they are great Oct 6, 2012 10:04 AM
4 mainly visit to access trails system Oct 1, 2012 9:12 AM
5 Not happy wlno walktbike option on Oakgreen South of 36 Sep 27,2012 1:11 PM
6 need more swings Sep 27, 2012 6:51 AM
7 The entrance is very outdated and non friendly Sep 25, 2012 3:19 PM
8 somethings are starting to get run down,trails with weed growing in them Sep 25, 2012 1:15 PM
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Page 4,Q4. What do you dislike about the City Parks you visit?
1 Opportunity to make them more unique from other city parks Nov 5, 2012 7:23 PM
Parking, not having restrooms (although they do have out houses). Would like Nov 5,2012 8:31 AM
more trails and have them marked re; distance.
3 having to share sidewalk and grass area with geese and their droppings Nov 2, 2012 12:09 PM
4 concern about vandalism-not a "dislike"a concern The building a Autumn Hills Nov 2, 2012 12:03 PM
is vulnerable_Are there any cameras aimed at the building
5 1 can't think of anything. I love our parks! Nov 1, 2012 8:52 AM
6 Poor roads Oct 18, 2012 1:35 PM
7 Everything is okay Oct 17, 2012 6:24 PM
8 Would love additional native plantings, advised and assisted by local Master Oct 12, 2012 1.43 PM
Gardeners if possible.
9 No walking connection to the homes north of highway 36 Oct 8, 2012 4:00 PM
10 not much of an outdoor person so do not use them Oct 6,2012 4:05 PM
11 People smoking. Butt's everywhere and its gross. Oct 4, 2012 1:57 PM
12 no location to let your dog run with other dogs Oct 1, 2012 3:38 PM
13 Can't think of anything I dislike Oct 1, 2012 10:04 AM
14 Not all trails are cleared of snow/ice in winter. Oct 1, 2012 9:31 AM
15 Bathrooms being locked at 8 pm Oct 1, 2012 5:48 AM
16 Not large enough. Would appreciate larger parks for hiking. Sep 28, 2012 7:57 AM
17 people who let there pets poop and dont pick it up . Sep 27, 2012 4:01 PM
18 lack of bike trails/pedestrian walks..we hate driving to a park! Sep 27, 2012 2:36 PM
19 Trail should b alongside Oakgreen also South of 36, yes !am aware of different Sep 27, 2012 1:12 PM
City obligations already!
20 not enough swings Sep 27, 2012 6:51 AM
21 1 like everything about the parks Sep 25, 2012 3:40 PM
22 kids smoking in the trails Sep 25, 2012 3:19 PM
23 Nothing Sep 25, 2012 11:15 AM
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Page 5,Q5. What are your favorite things about the City Parks you visit?
1 proximity to home,just being outside, nature Nov 2, 2012 12:10 PM
2 Proximity to Home- I enjoy watching children on swings and opther play Nov 2, 2012 12:04 PM
equipment
3 playgrounds and balifields Oct 8,2012 4:01 PM
4 All of the above, except the ballfields Oct 1, 2012 10:04 AM
5 Walking my dog, and i would love to have more dog options Sep 27,2012 1:13 PM
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Page 6, Q6. As a neighbor or"passer-by"of Autumn Hills Park,are there any visual improvements that could be
made to the Park? (Please provide some suggestions If any...
1 No Nov 5,2012 8:31 AM
2 Better control of Question#4 Nov 2,2012 12:10 PM
3 Can't think of anything, sorry! Nov 1,2012 8:57 AM
4 None-it is a nice looking area Oct 31, 2012 8:49 AM
5 none Oct 18,2012 1:36 PM
6 It would be wonderful to have help from local Master Gardeners to plant Oct 12, 2012 1:46 PM
additional native species that could help with erosion as well as attract diverse
wildlife. Some deliberate natural native prairie plantings that would require low-
key maintenance could greatly enhance the park.
7 Nothing comes to mind Oct 11, 2012 2:20 PM
8 none Oct 8, 2012 4:01 PM
9 Are all the signs the same size, print etc.? Might be a nice way to"brand"the Oct 6,2012 4:08 PM
city.
10 Maybe•some groups of colorful shrubs. Having some that are colorful at different Oct 4,2012 1:58 PM
times of the year
11 not sure Oct 3,2012 4:17 PM
12 No.It's beautiful. Oct 1,2012 9:33 AM
13 No. It is a nice clean park that we visit throughout the summer. Oct 1, 2012 9:15 AM
14 none Sep 29,2012 5:31 AM
15 More wild flowers and native plants and less groomed, mowed lawn like Sep 28, 2012 7:58 AM
environments_
16 few more trees and flowers Sep 27, 2012 4:02 PM
17 plant more shrubs to shield highwaylbig box stores and malls...... Sep 27,2012 2:37 PM
18 Would love to have a trail option alongside Oakgreen South of 36 to make it Sep 27, 2012 1:13 PM
Easier and SAFER to get to the PARKS
19 heated park building, open bathrooms Sep 27,2012 6:54 AM
20 None Sep 27, 2012 6:41 AM
21 None Sep 25, 2012 11:16 AM
22 The dandelions look smuch better this year. Keep it up! Sep 25,2012 11:08 AM
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Page 9, Q9. Please provide some suggested activities for the Summer Park Programming 1 Events.
1 Volunteer tree planting Nov 5, 2012 7:25 PM
2 summer concerts in early evening Nov 2,2012 12:31 PM
3 Something for adults-water savvy landscaping tips, specialty landscaping Nov 1,2012 9:02 AM
4 geocaching Oct 22, 2012 3:58 PM
5 Movie night-- High School Music-- Raptor center Oct 17, 2012 6:26 PM
6 1 loved Gina Zeuli's monarch program. It could be great to have some authors Oct 12,20121:48 PM
and illustrators;also a nature photography program for kids!
7 Movie nights are nice Oct 11, 2012 2:20 PM
8 nature walks for young kids, resident/community picnics, Oct 8, 2012 4:02 PM
9 no ideas, prefer cooler weather activities Oct 6,2012 4:08 PM
10 Maybe more interactive programs like the science museum. Oct 4, 2012 2:01 PM
11 none Oct 3,2012 4:17 PM
12 concert in the park Oct 1, 2012 3:45 PM
13 Outdoor exercise program for adults. Oct 1,2012 9:34 AM
14 outdoor chess Oct 1, 2012 9:16 AM
15 Consider events on the weekend Sep 29,2012 6:32 AM
16 Natural ist/birdwatching for adults Sep 29, 2012 6:04 AM
17 Shakespeare or other theater in the park events. Sep 28, 2012 7:59 AM
18 1 feel the kids enjoy what is there Sep 27, 2012 4:03 PM
19 nature hikes by a Naturalist... Sep 27, 2012 2:37 PM
20 More dog/pet options and improvement of Vail needed alongside Oakgreen Sep 27, 2012 1:15 PM
south of hwy 36
21 Store telling,fishing along the river, moms and dads baiting hooks? Sep 27, 2012 6:58 AM
22 None Sep 27, 2012 6:42 AM
23 Continue the same great programming Sep 25, 2012 3:42 PM
24 Raptor Center visit Sep 25, 2012 11:17 AM
25 Water related activities, Giant slip and slide with the fire department possibly. Sep 25, 2012 11:10 AM
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Page 10,Q10. If you could suggest something to be added to the City's Park System,what would it be?
This could be for Autumn Hills Park, Brekke Park, Cover Park,Swager Park or Valley View Park.
1 As mentioned earlier, the fly ash area near Cover Park should be planted with Nov 5,2012 7:26 PM
rows of oak trees either through donations, volunteers, partnering with schools,
etc. It would be a great way to make a signature visual of the city and add lasting
value.
2 Restrooms, more picnic tables Nov 5,2012 8:32 AM
3 Perhaps a Bandshell for performers Nov 2, 2012 12:32 PM
4 Full amenities for handicap access- like horseshoes-in other words,things for Nov 1,2012 9:06 AM
people with physical challenges to do, not just be able to get there.This likely
would have to be at Brekke or Autumn Hills so you have good parking access
and fairly level terrain.An ampitheater at Autumn Hills could be fun and
community building. Guided exercise through the parks and on the trails,with
trail distances marked.
5 Band shell at Autumn Hills Park Oct 17, 2012 6:27 PM
6 Additional native plantings. Oct 12, 2012 1:48 PM
7 Baseball fields. OPH is deficient in the number of ball fields compared to other Oct 11, 2012 2:21 PM
cities, i.e. Woodbury, etc.
8 Valley view needs to have more monitoring. There are some shady people Oct 8, 2012 4:03 PM
there. Cover park is a great place to ice skate.
9 Have seen fitness trails at some parks in other states. These are stations where Oct 6, 2012 4:11 PM
you stop and do some activity like stair stepping or push up etc.while you walk
around. Kind of a grown-up version of a playground activity.
10 Not sure on the idea but we need something to bring people into Valley view Oct 4, 2012 2:02 PM
Please rink if there is room.
11 not sure Oct 3, 2012 4:18 PM
12 dog park Oct 1, 2012 3:45 PM
13 More containers spread throughout system for dog refuse...like Swager Park Oct 1, 2012 10:06 AM
has, which contains refuse bags.
14 Add a community pool, possibly in Swager Park. Oct 1, 2012 9:35 AM
15 outdoor chess/checkers tables Oct 1,2012 9:17 AM
16 Public Pool Sep 30, 2012 1:34 PM
17 An off leash area for dogs. A"dog park" Sep 28, 2012 6:39 PM
18 Expand Brekke Park or Valley View to include additional trails in DNR and other Sep 28, 2012 8:00 AM
state operated adjacent lands
19 more sidewalkicrosswalk user friendly accessess...that cross walk at Oakgreen Sep 27, 2012 2:40 PM
and the trail by CityHall is an absolute nightmare and scarey to try to cross..
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Page 10,Q10. If you could suggest something to be added to the City's Park System,what would it be?
This could be for Autumn Hills Park, Brekke Park,Cover Park,Swager Park or Valley View Park.
Cars do NOT yield and actually speed up..
20 OAKGREEN South of hwy 36 MUST have bike walking path option-*Very Sep 27, 2012 1:17 PM
Dangerous" In addition, with the "new bridge"have walking bridge similar to
WBL or similar to other overpasses walking paths in the twin cities?
21 an official dog park Sep 27, 2012 8:03 AM
22 heated bathrooms Sep 27, 2012 6:59 AM
23 Band Shell for entertainment. Sep 27, 2012 6:42 AM
24 New shelter at Valley View Park Sep 25, 2012 3:43 PM
25 drinking founta ins,bath rooms open past Bpm. Sep 25, 2012 3:20 PM
26 New park building for Cover Park Sep 25, 2012 1:17 PM
27 Expand disc golf Sep 25,2012 11:17 AM
28 1 would like to see a waterpark or community pool possibly. Sep 25, 2012 11:11 AM
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Page 11,Q11. Beyond the basic amenities now provided at Autumn Hills Park,are there additional Items or
attractions desired that you would like to see installed?
1 No Nov 5,2012 8:32 AM
2 See question#10 Nov 2,2012 12:55 PM
3 See previous answer Nov 1,2012 9:06 AM
4 Band Shell Oct 17, 2012 6:27 PM
5 It would be great to have an educational aspect,where kids learn about nature 1 Oct 12, 2012 1:49 PM
gardens 1 wildlife.
6 no Oct 11,2012 2:21 PM
7 Ive never used this park Oct 8, 2012 4:04 PM
8 None at this time Oct 4,2012 2:02 PM
9 never been there Oct 3,2012 4.18 PM
10 It appears there's raised area between and around the ponds where a trail was Oct 1, 2012 9:38 AM
intended. Possibly complete this trail.
11 drinking fountains with the water bottle refill station Oct 1, 2012 9:18 AM
12 Good drinking fountain Oct 1, 2012 5:49 AM
13 no Sep 29, 2012 5:31 AM
14 Educational signage about the importance of native plants and why they are an Sep 28, 2012 8:01 AM
important part of the habitat and preferable to manicured lawns.
15 not at this time Sep 27, 2012 4:04 PM
16 Dont do any more...just keep and maintain what is there now. It doesnt have to Sep 27,2012 2:40 PM
be another ValleyFairl
17 more swings Sep 27, 2012 6:59 AM
18 Plug in for electric cars. Sep 27,2012 6:43 AM
19 No Sep 25, 2012 3:43 PM
20 No Sep 25,2012 11:18 AM
21 more benches or seating for picnics/movie nights Sep 25,2012 11:12 AM
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Page 12,012. If any, should the City undetake additional steps to plant more trees at Autumn Hills Park?Or
should some trees be removed?
1 Would love to see a field added-maybe soccer 1 lacrosse? Nov 5,2012 8:32 AM
2 1 think some trees on banks could be added along 58th to be an oak savanna. Nov 2,2012 12:06 PM
Some oaks or other trees soaced out could allow burning or mowing
3 1 understand the need to have open space for sport activities and play. I love the Oct 12, 2012 1:55 PM
trails for walking. I would love to see more variety of native plants, especially
butterfly host plants such as milkweed. Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis is a
wonderful example of a successful naturescape that was created with
community support and maintenance. The site has subsequently become host to
a variety of wonderful community events such as their autumn monarch festival.
Nature tours are given, and visitors are encouraged in their own gardening
efforts by trained naturalists-
4 How about the landscaping at other city parks,there are other parks besides Oct 8, 2012 4:04 PM
autumn hills.
5 1 always prefer landscaping with native plants and grasses. It would be nice to Oct 6,2012 4:12 PM
have signs identifying them.
6 More scrubs or cluster of colorful trees not huge trees. Oct 4, 2012 2:03 PM
7 Perhaps a few more trees around the playground area because ` often have to Oct 1, 2012 10:08 AM
sit in the sun while watching the kids play.
8 1 rarely see anyone using the large grass area north and east of the playground Oct 1, 2012 9:40 AM
equipment. I think we would have more wild life in the park with more trees.
9 Additional native plants and wildflowers. Sep 28, 2012 8:01 AM
10 Use native/natural plants..also those with winter color as the area is very Sep 27, 2012 2:41 PM
beautiful in the winter months.
11 1 would like to see if there us a City fund to help some homeowners remove trees Sep 27, 2012 1:21 PM
that may be damaged or possibly getting weak and need removal
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Page 13, Q13. The City Park Commission is considering names to recommend to the City Council for the Moelter
Fly-Ash Site, now being developed Into a park. One suggested name is"Phoenix Park",as in "rising from the
ashes".
Do you like this name?
1 Oak Haven Paris per my earlier recommendation Nov 5, 2012 7:28 PM
2 Seems like due to proximity-Cover would be re-named. And it would be part of Nov 5, 2012 8:33 AM
one big park considering they are less than a 114 mile apart.
3 Isnt part of this area to be converted to Parking for Tara? Nov 2, 2012 12:56 PM
4 Sony, no. Oct 1, 2012 9:42 AM
5 1 thought it was part of Valley View.Why would we give it a seperate name? Sep 29, 2012 6:08 AM
6 It will always be Lid Park. End of discussion. Sep 27, 2012 2:42 PM
7 Shgeez, please make it just Drop site for Camp Fire fly Ash, no one knows what Sep 27, 2012 1:22 PM
MOELTER is 1
8 River Heights Park, Prarie Sun Park, Beaver Creek Park Sep 25, 2012 3:52 PM
9 AS KING PARK.They paid for it. Sep 25, 2012 3:22 PM
10 Why not just extend Cover Park and make it bigger Sep 25,2012 1:18 PM
Page 15,Q15. The City is always looking for volunteers to better the City's Park and Trail Systems,would you be
interested In serving In some volunteer capacity? Such As:
1 Plant trees, organize efforts. Nov 5,2012 7:28 PM
2 Help with educational programming. Oct 12, 2012 1:57 PM
3 Open. Oct 1, 2012 9:44 AM
4 Sorry, no time available Oct 1, 2012 9:19 AM
5 unsure Sep 27, gn17 1:23 PM
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Page 17, 017. What Is your street address and/or email address so the City may follow-up with you.
1 katelynebrin@gmail.com Nov 5, 2012 7:29 PM
2 6216 Lookout Trail N OPH, MN 55082 Nov 5, 2012 8:34 AM
3 5720 Norwich Circle No. Nov 2, 2012 12:56 PM
4 dniedzolkowski@yahoo.com Nov 1, 2012 9:08 AM
5 hoper357@hotmail.com Oct 31, 2012 8:52 AM
6 karen.mcquillan@hotmail.com Oct 22,2012 4:04 PM
7 pkmoy@msn.com 5590 Norwich Parkway Apt 221 Oct 17, 2012 6:29 PM
8 Kimberly Faurot 14152 53rd Street N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Oct 12, 2012 1:57 PM
bkkf@aol.com
9 15081 63rd Street North Oak Park Heights, MN Oct 8, 2012 4:05 PM
10 ehoelsch@hotmail.com Oct 6, 2012 4:13 PM
11 14802 Upper 55th St. N mthauble@comcast.net Oct 4, 2012 2:04 PM
12 15191 N 64th St. Oct 3, 2012 4:21 PM
13 14240 55th st. N ebaamess@msn.com Oct 1, 2012 3:48 PM
14 joycesimonson@comcast.net Oct 1, 2012 9:44 AM
15 todaysilencespeaks@live.com Oct 1, 2012 9:19 AM
16 14010 54th st no_ Coolone20@msn.com Oct 1, 2012 5:51 AM
17 14808 56th St N Sep 29, 2012 6:09 AM
18 5670 newberry ave Sep 29, 2012 5:33 AM
19 tfoster740@aol.com Sep 28, 2012 6:41 PM
20 bkpss@aol.com Sep 28, 2012 8:03 AM
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
2-19-16
MEMO
TO: Park Commissioners
FROM: Eric Johnson,City A istr
RE: Oak Park Crossing—Trail/ elte larification.
Dear Park Commissioners:
This project is close to going out for id, ached is a section of a layout related to the trail and shelter
and we wanted to verify a location I ' ue—which should be further south—the shelter or the trail?
Take a look through it and you can discuss more on 2/22/16.
Thanks
Eric
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