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03-16-09 Parks Packet
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Monday, March 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall 1. Call to Order 11. Approval of Agenda III. Adjourn to Worksession A. Parks Commission Vacancies B. Parks Programming Contracted Position IV. Reconvene Regular Meeting V. Approve Parks Commission Minutes — February 23, 2009 (1) Vl. Department / Commission Liaison Reports A, Arborist (2) B. Public Works Director C. Other 1 Commission Liaison Report VI1. Visitors /Public Comment This is an opportunity,fo1' the public to acidI "es.s the Commission with questions or concei not on the agenda. Ple(tse 111141t connnents to three ininutes. VI11. Public Hearings A. Comprehensive Parks and Trail Plan IX. New Business A. Set Date and Time for Spring Parks Walkthrough B. Vandalism /Safety Cameras for Parks and 'I (3) X. Old Business A. Parks Commission Vacancies B. Approve 2009 Meeting; Dates and Council Representatives (4) XI. Informational A. Next Meeting: Monday, April 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall B. Council Representatives: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 --- Commissioner Wagner Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Commissioner Eder X11, Adjourn Page 1 of 28 This Page Is Lef! Intentionally 131an1e. 8 I:c Page 2 of 28 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 23, 2009 at City Hall 1. Call to Order: Chair Eder called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Hauble; City Administrator Johnson, Public Works Director Ozzello and Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: Commissioner Wagner and Arborist Widin. Il. Approval of Agenda: Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Chair Eder, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 2 -0. 111. Approve Parks Commission Minutes — 3anuary 26, 2009: Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Chair Eder, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 2 -0. IV. Department /Commission Liaison Rey3orts: A. Arborist: Chair Eder reported that a written report was attached to the packet for that evening's meeting. Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Chair Eder, moved to approve the Arborist's Report. Carried 2 -0. B. Public Works Director: Public Works Director Ozzello reported that the department closed the rinks temporarily when the warmer weather came through. He stated they were able to reopen the rinks but that they would likely be closing the rinks for the season that week. Ozzello reported they will be doing some evaluation of damages along the trails from the plow and will address the trail by City Hall during construction. City Administrator Johnson questioned whether the concrete at Brekke Park has provided for a better ice rink surface. Ozzello stated it has been a better surface but damage can occur to skates if the ice surface is not established. City Administrator Johnson noted that the previous commission had discussed ideas for use of the concrete rink in the summer. Commission I.,iaison McComber suggested the current commission keep that in mind for the spring walkthrough of the parks. Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Chair Eder, moved to approve the Public Works Director's Report. C. Other / Commission Liaison Reports,: None V. Visitors /Public Comment: None VI Public Hearings: None VII. New Business: None VIII. Old Business: Page 3 of 28 Parks Commission Minutes February 23, 2009 Page 2 of 3 A. Parks Commission Vacancies: City Administrator Johnson reported that the deadline for applications was February 19 and there were no applications made. He stated he placed this agenda item on the council agenda to extend the deadline to March 12. Johnson reported the application is on the City's website and is available at City Hall. B. 2009 Meetina Dates and Council Representatives: Vice Chair I- lauble reported he can attend the February meeting as representative of the Parks Commission. C. 2009 Park Prwlramminv- and Contracted Position: City Administrator Johnson reported he included a memo with that evening's meeting packet regarding what other communities are doing for park programming. Johnson reported that the City of Stillwater holds events at Teddy Bear Park and Washington Square Park that are funded and operated privately in agreement with the City of Stillwater. Chair Eder reported that he believed the City of Stillwater will be hiring a person to coordinate those events after this year. Eder stated it was his opinion the City should have programs similar to those at Washington Square Park and have those events at different parks within the City. City Administrator Johnson noted the City can run an advertisement in the local paper for the position and can schedule interviews prior to the next meeting. Chair Eder, seconded by Vice Chair Hauble, moved to generate a position, advertise it, and see what kind of interest there is as a low -scale introduction to a parks event coordinator position for the 2009 year. Carried 2 -0. Eder noted that if the City does have interest prior to the next Parks Commission, interviews could be scheduled. D. Set Worksession with Council on Park and Trail Plan Update: Chair Eder, seconded by Vice Chair Hauble, moved to set a joint worksession with the City Council for March 16, 2009 at a time to be determined by the City Administrator. Carried 2 -0. E. Plavful City USA: City Administrator Johnson requested that if the commission members have names of persons interested in serving on a Playful City Committee, they should provide those names to him. IX. Informational: A. Joint Worksession with City Council: Monday, March 16, 2009 prior to regular sleeting at City Hall. B. Parks Commission and Parks Programming Interviews: Monday, March 16, 2009 prior to the regular meeting at City Hall if there are any applications received. C. Regular Meeting: Monday, March 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall D. Council Representative: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 — Vice Chair Hauble Page 4 of 28 Parrs Commission Minutes February 23, 2009 Page 3 of 3 X. Adiournment: Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Chair Eder, moved to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. Carried 2 -0. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Pinski Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Page 5 of 28 This Page Is Left Intentionally Blank. Page 6 of 28 City of Oak Park Heights 2008 Forestry Program — Final Report Prepared by: Katharine D. Widin, Ph.D. Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights 2/21/09 Monthly reports are submitted throughout the calendar year as an update to Council and Commission members on tree - related issues. The City contracts with nee to provide the equivalent of 6-8 hours of arboricultural consulting services per week, including time spent on development projects. I also serve as the assistant weed inspector for the City and do the field work and reports required to address weed complaints. Work Program Hours Description of Work Staff Meetings /Reports 70 estimated I attended weekly general staff meetings, and site design review & 87 actual meetings with Staff and developers as needed. Wrote monthly Parks Commission reports on forestry program activities, other meetings and 15 estimated discussions with staff re: tree issues. 18 actual I attended monthly Parks Comm. meetings and presented a short report each meeting to update the commission on tree - related activities and issues within the City. I attended Parks Commission work sessions and prepared reports for seasonal Park Walk - Throughs as needed. Boulevard & Park 100 Planting: A total of 13 new or replacement trees were planted on Trees estimated boulevards and in parks in August. Dour spruce were also planted between two holes of the new disc golf course in Brekke Park. I 155 actual checked the locations, sent letters to residents regarding tree species Tree Planting, Pruning, available, ordered the trees, arranged for an underground utility Removal, Inventory check and the planting and inspected the work after it was completed. This year, as for the past four years, the tree plantings were paid for out of the City's Tree Planting Fund which comes from tree replacement funds paid by developers in lieu of tree planting. Page 7 of 28 OPH Final Report 2008 - 2 Pruning: 488 boulevard and park trees were pruned in 2008. Most of these trees were pruned as part of the winter boulevard tree pru €ling or in the pruni €3g of trees in the picnic area of Valley View Park. Some additional trees were pruned because of storm damage, hazards, veliicle clearance and sight lines. I checked the locations, prepared a list oftrecs to be pruned, revised specifications, contacted tree services for quotes and inspected work done. In Dec. 2008 1 compiled a list of boulevard trees to be pruned in January of 2009. Removal: 128 trees were removed. These trees were either boulevard or park trees removed due to death, damage or disease, or were diseased trees on private property. A nu mber of trees were removed for trail construction and also construction of the disk golf course. 1 inspected the trees, marked them for removal, prepared the lists, contacted tree services for quotes, and inspected work done. Some of the boulevard trees which were removed have been, or will be, replaced. also cliecked each request received from property owners regarding boulevard tree issues related to pruning or removal. Parks Tree Inventory: An inventory of trees in active park areas (picnic, parking, play) was continued this year and will be completed i €] 2009. 5502 Osgood —The city purchased the 3A residential property at 5502 Osgood, wlaielt has a large plantation of €nature pines, 1 completed an inventory of the trees on that parcel ill 2008 and will submit the inventory and management plan to the city in 2009. Some risk, dead and other trees were removed as required for construction of the disc golf course and trail through the property. Plans for possible logging of the pines were dropped due to the low price of pine and potential damage to the re €paining trees. Tree Inspection 12 estimated I inspected boulevard, park and private trees for symptoms of Dutch (Dutch Elea Disease & elm disease and oak wilt disease. Infected elms and oaks were removed Oak Wilt) 13 actual due to active disease. I also inspected boulevard and park trees for storm damage and hazards and a number of trees in active park areas and along boulevards were removed or pruned to mitigate hazards. I attended a meeting with OPH staff and Xcel line clearance staff re: proposed clearance along transmission lines on the soutl3 edge of 01 -1. 1 Line Clearance 2 actual spoke with some residents whose trees were to be pruned. The city was successful at limiti €ig damage to trees along the power line corridor. Native Plant Projects: 5 estimated I arranged for a spring burning of the prairie restoration in Valley View Park by Prairie Restorations i€i spring 2008. I checked that the burn was VV Park — Prairie accomplished and approved payment. I also checked the diversity of Restoration plants in the prairie restoration several times over the summer. Diversity of plants in the prairie is increasing with management ten years after the Native Plants for 53 " St. 5 actual establishment. I attended a meeting with Tom Ozzello and representatives from the Storm.water Pond Washington Conservatio €i District regarding lowering of the stor€nwater pond at 53` St. and planting native plants along the exposed edge. Page 8 of 28 OPH Fixial Report 2008 - 3 Tree City, USA Award 10 estimated This is an award designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation and requires a Tree Board (the Parks Commission), $2 per capita per year spending on tree - related work ($46,286. in 2008), 6 actual an Arbor Day Proclamation (approved April 22"") and a Ceremonial 'Free Planting. This year I prepared the necessary documents and made arrangements for a ceremonial tree planting. This year's planting was a tree planted in Autumn Hills Park during the annual "Party In The Park" celebration on Aug. 5th. I wrote the final report in December and delivered it to the Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. The City has received the TCUSA award for 26 years. I attended the Tree City USA Awards luncheon in April 2008. Weed Inspection 5 estimated Upon request by city staff, I inspected a number of vacant properties this year for weed and tall grass issues, and provided a report to the 2 actual city. Education /Conference budget item I attended a number of educational sessions this year related to trees: $150. conf./ 'fhe 'Turf and Grounds Foundation Green Expo, several Minn. Shade education Tree Advisory Comm. forums, Rochester Arborist Conf., Emerald Ash Borer First Detector training, Shade Tree Shortcourse, MN Native Plant Society Symposium, 'Tree Dissection Workshop, Minn. Soc. of Arboriculture fall conference, Minn. Invasive Species Advisory Council and Minn. Invasive Species conference, Wild Ones — St. Croix Oak Savanna Chapter meetings, and a Rain Garden workshop. I requested reimbursement of registration costs from the 2008 budget to attend one conference. --- - - - - -- -- Community Education and In my capacity as OPH Arborist, I was involved in several Outreach 10 estimated community education and outreach projects this year, besides my regular residential contacts. 8.0 actual I wrote 8 articles on tree planting and care for issues of the 01 -1 City Newsletter: Preparation of newsletter articles is cost - shared with the cities of Stillwater, Mahtomedi and Lake Elmo. I presented a seminar in conjunction with the City of Stillwater on "Landscaping for Wildlife" at the Family Means building in spring of 2008 which was attended by 20 people. Seminar preparation costs were shared not only with the City of Stillwater but also the cities of Lake Elmo and Mahtomedi. I attended the "Party in the Park" city celebration Aug. 5"' and answered tree care questions for residents. Page 9 of 28 OPH Final Report 2008 - 4 Resident Contacts 40 estimated I returned 96 phone calls (72 in 2007) to residents regarding various tree care issues and information and made 65 site visits (59 in 2007) tc 38 actual residents to check out both boulevard and private trees and answer anN questions they had. Tree issues I handled for residents included: interference with buildings, driveways and sight lines; surface roots in lawns; tree pruning; tree planting; tree staking; tree and shrub i.d.; tree selection; tree care; tree removal; new boulevard trees; risk trees; decay; storm damage; winter injury, transplant stress; construction damage; lawnmower and weed whip injury; Dutch clm disease; oak wilt; canker diseases; needlecast diseases; lawn weeds; ash plant bug; spruce sawfly; spruce adelgid and other gallmakers; pine bark beetle; fall webworm, Japanese beetle, emerald ash borer (questions only, not yet established in state) other insects; buckthorn management; and woodland management. Development Projects - *30 1 reviewed concept, site and /or landscape plans, made site visits Plan and Site Review estimated regarding tree or landscape issues and wrote reports for the following development projects: Inspections, Reports + new OPH City I -]all 40 actual + Xcel Energy Baytown Sub- Station • Bremer Bank Tree Removal and • VSSA: McKean Square (pines by schoolhouse) Replacement (13 — new • VSSA — Boutwell Care Center Requirements OPH City Mall) + Oakgreen Village • Carriage Ilouse Cooperative (27 - other • M & I Bank devel. lnoj.} + Stephan Stagecoach Little Pony Daycare W.A.T.E. Enterprises + 1" Presbyterian Church + St. Croix Prep. Acad. + Goodwill • OPH Marketplace + Xcel Energy Fly Ash Pit For some of these projects, I reviewed tree inventories, tree removal and, when applicable, calculated tree replacement. `paid by developer Estimated Hours for 2008 T 267 X 30 development Actual Hours for 2008 = 334 X40 development Page 10 of 28 Exhibit "A" Forestry Consulting Work Program — 2009 To: Eric Johnson, City Administrator From: Katharine D. Widin, P1r.D City Council Municipal Arborist 2/25/09 City of Oak Park Heights SERVICE HOURS WORK PROPOSED Estimated Staff Meetings & 70 Attend city staff meetings and work sessions, council and Reports; Records; commission meetings and work - sessions as necessary -- Parks Commission prepare monthly reports; record- keeping. 15 Attend monthly Parks Commission meetings, and walk - tlu•oughs, work - sessions as needed Maintenance of Public 100 Evaluations of trees on public property to determine nature of Trees tree problem(s) re: tree removal, pruning, planting Evaluation of Trees on Inventory of park trees — complete field work and database Public Property: Inventory 'f► at 5502 Osgood Ave. — complete report; work Boulevard Trees with contractor re: thinning /pruning; plan native shrub 1'ark Trees plantings Trees oil City Property Preparation of lists of trees to be removed, planted, or pruned, Inventory of trees in active and preparation of dOCU[nneniS re: quotes fronn tree park areas (e,g. picnic, services /nurseries play) Check work completed Work on Emergency Storm Preparedness flan Education / Outreach Write Articles 4 Articles for City Newsletter (2 -4) and 1 article for local paper on tree - related issues (costs shared with other cannnnrunities) Resident Contacts 40 Retu1'11 phone calls from residents and make site visits regarding tree insect, disease and cultural problems. Send literatuJ to residents regarding information requested, other outreach: cable, 10 For televised Parks Commission meetings, present monthly website, ha ndcnuts, report and seasonal recommendations regarding tree care. Find seminars tree info. for webmaster to put on city website; prepare informational handouts for property owners; provide a spring educational seminar on tree - related issues (costs shared with Other Communities) Tree City, USA 10 Prepare annual Arbor Day /Month Proclamation, organize annual tree planting, write annual report and attend awards luncheon. Tree Protection Review Plans and Inspect 20* Review plans regarding landscaping, tree removal and Development Sites re: preservation, make inspection visits to development sites; stake Landscaping and 'Tice recommendations to staff, planning commission and coruncil, Preservation attend site review meetings with staff and developers. * this work is charged to development projects as part of required fees Oak Wilt and Dutch Elnn 12 Survey for oak wilt infection centers within the City; inspect, Disease upon request, and mark diseased elms; provide information and assistance to property owners re: oak wilt and Dutch clm disease management; arrange for removal of diseased elms and oaks front public and private property, records, inspections, reports. Page 11 of 28 OPH Proposed Work Program 2009 - 2 Edtieation /Conference $ 150. budgeted for Attendance at professional conferences /workshops as the edUcatlon/ Arborist for 01 - 1 to gain information to be Used for tree care conferences within the City Weed Inspection 5 Upon request, inspect public and private properties for tall grass, weeds or local ordinance violations; contact property owners; check work completed and provide report. Prairie Restoration and 5 Inspect prairie for species diversity and weeds; arrange for Native Plant Management annual maintenance by professional prairie restoration contractor; check work done. Inspect other areas with native plants or areas proposed for planting natives. Provide information, reports to city. Estimated Hours for 2009: City = 271 ((q /hour) = $13,008. Developer = 20 (n$48.00 /hour (paid by developers) = $960. Page 12 of 28 POLICE DEPARTMENT ` CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 OAK PARK BLVD. NORTH P.O. BOX 2007 Brian '`'sf =��;, .�, •, an DeRosier OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55082 Chief of Police TELEPHONE: (651) 439 -4723 ` FAX: (651) 439 -3639 EMERGENCY: 911 r AitUC arA f+ts5, ®Vj February 23, 2009 _ -. .. - ........ - -_ To: Council Member MCComber R OPI -i Park Commission Merribers From. Brian DeRosier, Chief of Police Re: 'Vandalism / Safety Cameras for parks and trails In conversation with Council Member MCComber it was discussed to look into the emerging technology and possible use of security cameras in the park systeril for Oak Park Heights. We have a large park area in the city that sees varying types and times of use. The nature and number of parks along with the area covered by our parks and trails present some difficult scenarios for security of persons and facility's. Since that time I have researched the concept and possible products to assist us with this. The implementation of a security monitoring system would be a benefit to the city park system. The parks incur vandalism and unwanted afterhours activity. Law enforcement response and patrol is limited due to the always increasing demands for our time in many areas of the city. We have not seen serious criminal activity in our parks with the patrol effort our police department provides; however this is not a guarantee for the future. The implementation of a camera system may help in deterring; as well as identification and apprehension of suspect activity. The technology of digital photography has seen greater and greater use in all areas with the increased ease of use. Some of the limitations for us include; limited man hours for monitoring and maintenance of the equipment, limited technical ability of those man hours, large areas of parks and trails spread across the city. One company in particular has solicited the city for their response to those issues with a product they feel will meet those needs. The product is in the attached literature, and is Q -Star Technology. I looked at their product and features as well as attempting to find others of similar features. I was unable to 'find other products designed with the features desirable for our creeds that are provided by the Q-Star product. I also looked at the over the counter style digital trail cameras as an alternative and significantly reduced price tag. In researching the products I came to some opinions as to ease of use and practicality. The over the counter products, while being significantly less expensive, are limited in this application for use. They have been developed for photographing; animals at relatively close range. They are limited to manual retrieval of images which would require taking the unit down Page 13 of 28 each time to recover the images. The units do provide for compact size making it easy to set Lip in remote locations. The specially designed product comes at a very significant price. The product does offer many features that make the product viable for long term and frequent use. The long term and frequent use adds to the deterrent ability of these systems. The unit records at a high pixel count to aid in enhancing the iniage for use in identification and evidence. The unit comes with a customizable auditory announcement. The unit has wireless downloading of the images to allow the unit to be placed for extended periods. The unit is designed for extended range imaging. The mounting brackets can be installed in various locations ahead of time. I have attached documentation of a sample of over the counter designs and the specially designed equipment. I encourage you to review the material, visit the Q -Star web site, and others if you are able to find there. If this is something you wish to look into further, or from the information provided wish to go ahead with a recommendation please let me know. The budgeting is not available from within the police department budget for purchase of these items. Any recommendation for purchase would have to include the budgeting source. If you decide this is something the city should invest in I would be happy to continue to work with the project. If you are seriously interested in the Q -Star or similar device that you may find, I would recommend attempting to obtain a "loaner / demo" unit to further evaluate the equipment prior to purchase. Respectfully Submitted; Brian DeRosier Chief of Police Page 14 of 28 3503 -__.__._._.... .------- ..- ....._...- .- ._ -_. - -_ __ T E._>_H_N_Q L O G Y Nove>nbeM• 17, 2008 Graffiti 8 Vandalism Deterrent5ystems Brian DeRosier Deputy Police Chief Oak Park heights Police Dept. PO Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -3007 Dear Deputy Chief DeRosier, Are you tired of—Graffiti? Trash dumping? Vandalism? Theft? So are we! GOOD NEWS.–The FlashCAM-880 is your proactive solution to these problems! Q -Star uses a combination of innovative engineering and a unique blend of technologies to bring you a wireless, solar - powered, motion - activated, digital camera system, FlashCAM, the unique portable digital crime deterrent camera system watehes over your trouble areas so you don't have to! Cities and businesses are spending millions of dollars dealing; with the aftermath of crimes. We want to make sure you have the latest information about FlashCAM. It is our aim to provide a solution to your problem and partner with you in the battle against these anti - social activities. Others in your position use FlashCAM with excellent results: police, sheriff, code enforcement, public works, parks and recreation, school districts, water and utility companies, construction companies, and many of 1 - s. Here's I'm it works: when motion is detected, a bright light flashes and your recorded message booms out informing the intruder: "Stop! 11 is illegal to vandalize this area. Your photo has just been taken and ive will rise this photograph to prosecute you. Leave note!" The combination of the bright flash and the loud voice message surprise and deter would -be vandals. The result: the intruder leaves the scene and no damage is done. The Best part is that the "event" has been recorded on high resolution digital images which can be used to identify the vandals and /or capture a license plate number at distances of up to 100 ft away in TOTAL DARKNESS. FlashCAM -880 benefits: ■ Soler- powered, portable, and easy to install w FlashCAM operates automatically 2417 Motion - activated Wireless access to your• pictures from a remote laptop m CUS10111ile and record a H second voice message your vandals will hear. Choose your picture resolution and zoom settings to best meet your needs. High resolution. 7.1 mega pixels photos can identify vandals and react license plate nulnbers more than 100ft away in TOTAL, DARKNESS! Pictures can and have been usetl in prosecution! m R:aggedized construction makes the system resistant to vandalism. Money saved with FlashCAM allows you to better ailocate time, money, and resources to other important needs within the community, Day or night... WE ARE WATCHING! CALL US TODAY toll -free at (866) 201 -41117 or via e -mail at gstarnamstartech.com for more information or to schedule a system demo! Also, go to our website to view otn pilot ' o gallery and to learn more about ]low 1=1ashCAM can help you! Sincerely, Steve Hillsman P resident QStarTechl -logy, t,LC - 2730 NlontC1 -Cy St, Suite 106, Torrance, CA 90503 - Phone: (310) 294 -8194 Pax: (310} 781- 1025 - w agc�st�ClOft2<$in Q TECHNOLOGY Customers Give the FlashCAM More Rave Reviews Volume 7, No. 4 Autumn 2008 F1ashCAMs Fight Graffiti and ; QWStar Announces the New FlashCAM-880K More in America's Favorite Q -Star continues to grow and innovate to better serve Fun City customer needs. The new FlashCAM-880K includes a 12 megapixel resolution digital camera, an important Las Vegas, NV is famous for its top technological advancement. This allows the new sys- name entertainment. It may also be the fastest growing city tem to capture a license plate number, in total darkness, in the U.S. More than 5,000 people move into the Las Vegas up to 250 feet away from the camera location. valley on a monthly basis and more than 37 million tourists visit the city every year. Along with this torrid growth cone Good News! All FlashCAM -770's and FlashCAM- challenges— graffiti, illegal trash du€nping, vandalism, drug 880's can be upgraded to the new system. Call your dealing, and copper theft. account executive for more details or contact customer service of Q -Star toil -free (866) 201 -4197 for a price The city uses 26 FlashCAM -88D systems to deter a wide quote. range of issues that are a part of life in this busy city. Tile Neighborhood Response group, which is part of Code Q -Mar's New Corporate headquarters Enforcement, is in charge of providing cameras and service to various city departments. Dcvon Smith is responsible for Please Hate our new address and contact information, deploying the F1ashCAMs throughout the city. IIe has a two 2730 Monterey Street, Suite 106, Torrance, CA 90503 man crew that spends one day a week installing, moving or Toll Free (866) 201 -4197 - Office: (310) 294 -8194 downloading pictures from the F'lashCAM's. The result is a Fax (310) 781 -1025 • email: gstar @gstartech,com . very cost effective program that keeps cameras moving; to www,gstartech.com hot spots, a strategy they have found is the best use of their investment. Inc sure to check out the new Q -Star website where you will find out haw customers are using the FlashCAM Devon says they have lots of pictures of vandals spraying and other helpful information, www.gstartech.com. graffiti, but have not yet launched a prosecution program. Meanwhile, the graffiti stops at every site where they have Parks Protect infrastructure from Vandalism installed the FlashCAM. A St. Charles, MU. Marilee Britton, Director of the Parks "The F1ashCAM's are a Great Deterrent!" Dept., reports, "We use a F1asliCAM -880 at a park swim- ming pool to deter vandalism." Vandalis€n is only one of the issues. Another is the park department's liability in Iliglzlancls Ranch, CO. The Parks & Recreation Dept. in this case some one gets hurt or drowns. Their installation Denver suburb is responsible for 22 parks (including two with Star on -site support. Since the skateboard parks) and 1,800 acres of open space. Quite a went smoothly FlashCAM was installed all vandalis€n stopped. challenge! Especially since incidents of vandalism are up 200% this year, according to Ed Biederbeck, Parks Director. St. Charles is the home of the National Share "It cost us $ 19,000 on clean -up this year and we bought a Office, Angel of Hope. Blanchette Park is the power- washer truck to deal with the graffiti. Ed offered this location of an Angel of Hope Statue that stands excellent nugget of wisdom: lie keeps extensive data on their as a symbol of-hope for all parents who have deterrent program that 'includes costs for material and labor experienced the death of a child. Protection of for graffiti cleanup and vandalism repair, Ed stated, "Tile memorials, statues, fountains and other parks amenities is FlashCAM's are a great deterrent! We peep moving the units a popular application for the FlashCAM. A around just to keep the kids guessing." A The GSA Lists Q -Star Technology as a Qualified Vendor Contract number is GS- 07F- 0355U, Update: GSA amended the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to authorize State and Local government entities to purchase products and services from GSA's Schedule 84. A Q -Star Technology, LLC Torrance, California Tall Free (866) 201 -4197 Page 16 of 28 Q 1�5 TECHNOLOGY School District Thwarts Graffiti & Vandalism City Adds 22 F lasliCAM -880's to Deterrent Program on Campuses Sari Jacinto, CA. Cooperation between several city depart - Riverside, CA. The, Riverside USD is the 14th largest merits and the school district is a common occurrence in this school district in California with approximately 44,000 Southern California city. We spoke with Kevin Vest, Chief of students in 47 schools. Riverside is a vibrant city with a Police, to learn the following details. Like many other fast population of more than 300,000. growing cities, incidents of graffiti, vandalism, and theft occur within the parks system and at schools, typically at night. For Kevi Martus, Riverside USD, says their strategy is to example, vandals damaged restrooms in a park, tearing off mount Quick Move adaptors at campuses throughout their door handles, kicking; in the doors and spraying graffiti. The district so when an incident of vandalism or graffiti vandalism damage from this one incident cost over $5,000 to occurs, they can quickly install a FlashCAM system at that repair. A FlashCAM unit was installed at this location and the location. He sets the system to take three photos per event, problems ceased. which has resulted in full -face photos of the vandals. One incident involved two kids breaking water fouahtains and The City of San Jacinto currently has 5 FlashCAM - 880 sys- vandalizing tables in the quad. They have used the photos tems and has recently ordered 22 more units that will be put for some successful prosecutions. Kevin checks all eight into action by the Police Department, Public Works & Parks, FlashCAM systems every Friday to retrieve photos and and the local school district. So €ne of the units will be used at ensure the units are frilly functioning for the weekend school construction sites to prevent thefts and vandalism. The when skateboarders typically swarm the campuses. Public Works Dept. moves the FlashCAMs from one trouble Kevin stated, "I'm really happy with the 1= lasllCAM's. spot to the next and downloads the photos every two weeks. We're saving money for the school district." ® Most of the units are set to take 3 photos per event. One unusual application —a FlashCAM is monitoring a neighbor - City Uses rlasltCAIVI's at Remote Sites hood dispute where warring neighbors are shooting out win- dows with I3B guns. In this situation, the FlashCAM is set for Dayton, OH is the county seat and largest city in 4 takes per event and no flash, Montgomery County so it has numerous remote water City government has an important role to play as pumping stations and reservoirs. These remote areas well. A San Jacinto city ordinance holds parents ' s attract deer hunters, vandals, and people driving 4x4 off- responsible for the "adequate care and control of road vehicles on city property. Their goal is to keep these juveniles," so when a kid is prosecuted and con - areas as secure as possible, so the city's Water Supply & victed on a vandalism charge, the parents are fined Security Dept, uses 8 FlashCAMs that are installed at (fines can range from $600 to $15,000). Fines strategic access points to the various water supply infra- levied for graffiti are $10 per square foot. For example, a 10' structure locations. Previously, vandals would cut through by 10' tag; would be fined at $1,000. Chief Vest stated, "The fences, and steal or damage construction equipment at a FlashCAMs are great at stopping; graffiti and vandalism," lime lagoon. Since the FlashCAMs were installed there has been very limited person or vehicular traffic in the I , arks Dept. Stops VaVandalism m uzc ar€(i nu rnore fences have: been cut. The v €nciaiism has stopped! A Frederick County, MD has 20 diverse parks including the 22.5 acre Fountain Rock Park, from which 3.25 million gallons of Unique Use for FlashCAM spring; water flow daily. It also includes a historic battery of [line kilns which stand 20 feet tall and were built around 1872. Beaverton, OR, a city of about 90,000 near Amidst this beauty are picnic slhelters and restroorns that, Portland, had a rash of porta -potty fires. These unfortunately, are targets for vandals. Solution: Install all plastic (fiberglass) enclosures really burn F1ashCAM's. Jason Jenkins said, "We haven't had much van - once they get started. Teti Aorta potties were destroyed, dalism at all since the FlaslrCAM was installed." Once the The Police Dept. did an analysis to predict where they area is vandalism -free for a while, a dummy unit is put in might expect the next fire to take place. They then place and the FlashCAM is moved to another park. Jason's installed a FlashCAM-880 at this location (a high school), strategy is to set the camera system to take 3 photos per event Although they were never coninletely sure that the onera- and set the unit to activate at 10 p.m. when the park closes. In tion was a success, all porta -potty fires have ceased. Sgt. their experience, most vandalism occurs after dark. A Tim Lowman also reports they got many photographs and Q -Star Technology, LLC ended up deterring drug dealing and other illegal activities 2730 Monterey Street, Suite 106, Torrance, CA 90503 at the school as well, & Toll t=ree (866) 201 -4197 - Office: (310) 294 -8994 Fax (310) 781 -1025 - email: gslar @gstartech.com • www.gstartecli.com Page 17 of 28 � TECHNDLC#GY {� °w,,��j _ � l '��. -. --� C � '� �� � �- - ' � �,�' c" �, ):;�t: � � ' � �:' -, .t"' ��: "'. r. f ` �, � �'i �� c i sllt r I II `1 I / I /'' IIr r r - s E ,:1 L ���- L�.'.' 4Lr1""LL � \ F / }.Y c VI! CC CCU v F r= PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY FROM GRAFFITI, VANDALISM, AND ILLEGAL TRASH v DUMPING WHILE SAVING MONEY AND VALUABLE RESOURCES! �Q � � f (� /L The F1ashC.AM -880's loud voice message and super r ' •.,�_p! The F1ashCAM - 8$0 is a digital camera deterrent bright flash deters intruders no matter what their intent. The vandal typically flees the scene before system that provides cities, towns, law enforcement, _ 4 s - -• doing damage, saving you thousands of dollars to school districts, and other entities a pro active way to clean - up or repair costs. deter /sto p graffiti, vandalism, illegal trash dumping, � 5 F >, /w. -, rct��,r ralfr r and other anti - social behaviors. The system is cost- It's a deterrent system with a BONUS. Each time n effective by reducing vandalism and man hours for the system is triggered, the 7 -mega pixel digital cleanup and repairs. camera captures the "event ". The flash illuminates a Ukc Sv � ntc l �n cl cn c Il n g1.,' large area with enough resolution to capture a vehicle ,r I The F1ashCAM's bright flash and loud voice message license plate number in total darkness or to identify sends an unmistakable signal to vandals; your illegal individuals. The bonus is pictures of the vandals' : ntr activities will not be tolerated. and /or their vehicle. The date and time are recorded on the digital file. Hovif th e; sysf and The system is activated by motion. When motion is l e - 'sow f• �!'� �d�''s e �'� r� c ` ° l "E �'�' ,r s E ...� �- 7 - 4 ,, r tfG[<l; detected, a bright light flashes (at night) lighting up a r c _ �t� ,tcr �e I i6ye L cc��arss 9F efe wt e ,Ills the scene to 100 feet. s�1 Si` 9 i C`r "S Sb£SW ��f�, i 1G' iC�51s G ✓Fsi2 f miGjr. Ana i6e ni -b tZnz i _ , E1 is S C10, it"� II "io7 Cr?,"Ee2il �a�fc r LLCr+� -_ . xi i1_ ray Q i"6_' 1�2 �ii&_ iz �e GSi3] here! ! 7 f`1� A �? b .>`./ T � p 94 / �'�1 ie] r / '1 i _ l t• l l! I - - _ j J 11�� (7 ) 'i"G'S Cci ^c CGBG t �i/�C?'b•,2'UClear. } � � ! &s j been raken an we will G4$e Lfn � phm'Qb, G_ -p!3 to yo F, Leave ibe C rnz, fifi7lJf — Bo—b —0 Millen F� sata, CA Code J2f07CE11I el2t S G�[ c �1� I �� Y LIk v L(� ticc P c zs � E7cT YOUR HIGH TECH WIRELESS, YET SIMPLE SOLUTION TO STOP UNWANTED PREDATORS or l Mr � r J NEW DIGITAL VANDALISM DETERRENT SYSTEM J'k,). FLASHCAM 88fl WITH WIRELESS DOWNLOAD ° ��k�r Police & Sheriff's Departments _.. C Q { Deterring graffiti, vandalism, and code violations - Q) .. Parks & Recreation Departments Protecting facilities from graffiti and vandalism Public Works Departments ...... - Deterring illegal trash & hazardous waste _ dumping and vandalism Construction Companies Safeguarding building supplies, stopping copper - theft and vandalism of equipment Code Enforcement / Neighborhood Services Q'$ Deterring graffiti, vandalism and illegal trash dumping lk Water & utilities Companies Protecting remote sites from copper theft cx vandalism of equipment School Districts Safeguarding b campuses while deterring 'C . - -) k� r i ?«� - �L�G� F� �c�C rSril.✓ i 4!',r!r r zbi -�I - .. graffiti and vandalism 1: Business Park Owners � Deterring graffiti, illegal trash dumping {�2AJ d tt iat°S+YI F1 (o Vo -> and "Smash & Grab" break -ins at tenant units a " 4 «' irc i' s „ i you o o �n aHn: \ -4n 1iFn: l/ ✓ R�1 1 ?� nnr 4 C? °4 �rsr 1 :�� L L i� o is �Ro t l IrlRalor �innc u� �4 N pw mOde ea wit wi rLless ��lwainn /�.3K5 tRel L�cfe;�,i�,lf L,�p \ ii i fine �L.L.� uC`�1�� it lE{ � t i R -����1 \,, nun., €,L•',�„ �r" �Ei�,r✓ �3 c - C�L� i you c S.� nyLinn ti '.I \ `� Lt?f �/ Stga__c it i t�� T E C H N D O G Y f�i �n n it 3 3n� ( Sri ion in: 2730 Monterey St, Suite 106 Torrance CA 90503 6r J - r �02 ra:r.LR� > \',n�nntn3aiir �l n� J` �� j Main Office: (310) 294 -8194 Fax: (310) 78 1-102 E-mail. gstar @astartech.com WFYW.0 Staftech.com TECHNOLOGY Brian DeRosier From: Curt Noel fcnoel @gstartech.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:52 PM To: Brian DeRosier Subject: Q -Star FlashCAM- vandalism deterrence system Attachments: FlashCAM overlooking skate park - graffiti freeWPG; California Tagger.jpg; Killeen, Feb. 11- 2008.doc; South Sioux City Graffiti Cameras a Success.doc; Customer List -Parks Recreation Dept.pdf; Customer List - Police Dept.pdf; Q -Star NEWS Autumn 2008.pdf Hi Brian, Thanks for your phone call. Here is a little more information on the FlashCAM vandalism prevention system, and your quote is on the way Our systems DETER graffiti and vandalism with a VOICE MESSAGE that startles the vandals, and it does so without the expense of monitors and wasted false alarms. They are SOLAR POWERED, which makes them highly portable, no hardwiring required. The photos are HIGH RESOLUTION, 12 megapixel photos which can take identifiable photos at up to 250 ft. in Total Darkness. And they can be retrieved wirelessly. There is an interesting article about arson prevention in our attached newsletter. The "California Tagger" was stopped in his tracks, and was ID'd. Most of the time, the graffiti issue is solved in the area our cameras are installed. Commerce City, CO is using 4 cameras at a 38 acre baseball /skate park. (Photos attached). It was getting tagged regularly. They put up our cameras and it stopped immediately. They've used our systems all summer and are very happy with the results. There's nothing else like FlashCAM on the market. There are no officers, or guards committed to these areas. The camera does the work, saving you from overtime costs spent monitoring or cleaning up after the fact. This is a link to.a story in Kileen, TX that describes how effectively our cameras are being used in other cities around the country. http: / /www.news8austi.n.corn/content /your news /de fault. asp ?ArID ==200156 (click on "watch the video ", underneath the picture of the camera). There are other stories like this one on our website (link below). Thanks, Curt Noel Regional Account Executive w � Cell: 719.237.4298 Phone: 310.294.8194 Fax: 310.781.1025 E-mail: cnoelC@.pstartech.com Website: www.astartech.com 1 Page 20 of 28 WSTM QUOTE TECHNOLOGY Q -Star Technology, LLC Date of Quote Quote # 2730 Monterey St. I 1/14/2009 13260 Suite 106 Torrance, CA 90503 QUOTE TO: SHIP TO: Oak Park Heights Police Department TO BE DETERMINED Brian DeRosier 14168 Oak Park Blvd North Box 2007 Oaks Park Heights, MN 55082 Contact: Brian DeRosier Tel: (651) 439 -4723 Fax: (651) 439 -3639 � FOB Terms Rep Email: becleros @cityofoakparklieights.cotii Torrance, CA Net 30 CN Quantity Description UIM Unit Price Total 1 For a Limited Time only, l:lashCAM 880TH Promotional 6,999.00 6,999.00 Package includes: 1- PlashCAM -880 Digital Vandalism Deterrent System m6th Wireless Download System is powered by Solar Each System includes: 1 - Wall mounting; bracket 1 -1R Keyfob controller 1 - Battery Charger 1 -2.0 Gigabyte Secure Digital Memory Card I - Quick Move Adapter 1- FlashCAM -DB2 Dummy System The outside appearance of this unit is similar to a PlashCAM -850, but it does not include any components. 6 Quick Move Adaptors 1 3 Years Extended Manufacturer's Warranty 0.00 2 Shipping; & Handling (Nora - Taxable) 55.00 110.00 Digital Memory Card Reader (1 per order) 0,00 CD -ROM: SX -Link Wireless Software (I per order) Mounting tools and User's Manual (I per order) CUSTOMER HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: A laptop computer with 802.1 lb wireless capability and either Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista operating system. Please call Curt Noel at (719) 237- 4298. This price quote is valid for 30 clays. GSA Contract Nuulber Sales Tax (0.0 %) $0.00 GS- 07r -0355U Total $7,109.00 Page 21 of 28 PixController - Automated Camera Control Systems Page 1 of 4 Digitai 7.2 Product Overview Copyright 2008, PixController Inc., all rights reserved. J Overview I Specs I I Photo Gallery � Introduction: Tired of wasting money on game cameras that don't work as expected? You're not alone! Introducing the PixController - .... ' DigitalEyeT" 7,2 trail camera designed from the ground up to be the ultimate scouting tool This system includes a 7.2 MegaPixel ` ' e removable Sony digital camera for every day use, so when your trail camera isn't in the woods you can use the camera for other . sir purposes. The large LCD display will let you view all of your photos right in the woods without needing to carry aloe p g 9 Y g a card ��•�;:�a�;,i viewer. You can also read the time and date the photo was taken z , on the LCD display. This system is very small too, Which means a you can easily conceal it in the woods. The DigitalEyeT 7.2 trail camera is powered by a rechargeable Li !on battery running a long time even in the coldest conditions. This ensures your system will be light, and easy to carry deep into the woods unlike other systems that use 4 to 6 C or D cell batteries only lasting weeks at a time, and expensive to replace! This system is built from our premier motion controller board. The PIR motion detection electronics used are second to none in the industry today. With a detection range of 80* feet, so you won't have to worry about missing any photos. You won't have to worry PixController DigitalEye'm 7.2 about false photos either like you see on many commercial game Digital Trail Camera cameras on the market today. Unlike many game cameras made today this system uses the higher end and more sensitive CCD imaging sensor to capture TRA your High resolution photos_ Almost every commercial game camera on the market today uses the less expensive CMOS imaging sensors that are much less sensitive to light and produce = fuzzy /soft photos. With this Sony CCD imaging sensor your MODE" photos will be sharp and crisp, and you will be able to make out y I , ,,, , ■ every inch of that trophy buck! Includes our exclusive Trail ModeTm Feature When the DigitalEye"m 7.2 is setup in our exclusive Trail Mode T"' feature it will guarantee you will capture more photos than other game cameras on the market today. Did you ever Trail ModeTm is an exclusive feature notice that almost every game camera on the market today developed by PixController, Inc. When needs a minimum of 1 minute to store a photo before it can take setup in this mode your trail camera will the next photo? In a true "trail" situation this is totally useless! keep the digital camera powered up What happens when you have a string of doe on a trail, or a after taking the first photo and will be mature buck following a doe during the rut? Why settle for a game take any subsequent photos can be camera that only captures the lead animal on a trail? taken in 3 seconds with a trigger time of 1110 second for a time Window of 30 Frustrated with trying to setup your current game camera? Don't seconds. In the case a subsequent know howto program it or can't even figure out how to easily photo is taken the window time period is attach it and lock it to a tree? Never have those problems again pushed out another 30 seconds with the PixController Digital Eye T"' 7.2! With our easy to setup ensuring you will capture all animals DIP switch you can easily adjust delays between photos, traveling together on a trail. This will day /night and 24 hour operation, and even setup for movie mode, Page 22 of 28 http,// vAA �v. pixeontroller. com / DigitalEye /DigitalEye- main.htm 2/23/2009 PixController - Automated Camera Control Systems Page 2 of 4 allow you to capture all of the animals With just one switch to turn your system on is all you need to do coming down a trail and not capture the when setting your PixController DigitallEyeT 7.2 out to start first anirnal only. Read more here.., scouting. .; DigitalEyeTm 7.2 in White Flash (Color) Part Number: CAM003 -7.2 Price: $479.95 Capture more photos with DigitalEyeTm 7,2 DigitalEyeTm 7.2 in IR Stealth Flash Part Number: CAM004 -7.2 writ Y Al[ of the great features of our White Mash model, but with INFRARED technology! This system utilizes an infrared flash .,, that is tirtually invisible to the naked eye, allowing you to take total "stealth" photos for game scouting or surveil €ance. 'lie k, animal or trespasser will never know their photo was taken! �„ •.. `�. Night photos will have a pinkish tint but will retain excellent i ' # detail and resolution quality. Day and Night hp otos will be in q black & white. Price: $579.95 ` 4 ,odd to cart r � r' 1 Metal Locking Security Enclosure :,. Part Number: ENC001 Description: Welded steel and powder coated locking security enclosure. Mount to a '§ tree with a ratchet strap or lag bolts or secure with cable and a closed shank lock. It allows ri for approximately 30 degrees of adjustment in t s.; any direction and mounts easily to give the perfect angle on surface. (Width - 7" x Height - 8" x Deep = 3 718 "). Weight: 4.45 1bs <lr Price: $89.95 Add W cart MasterL.ockO Python Tm Locking Labile Part Number: HWD008 Description: Locking cable system for Page 23 of 28 http: / / cAvv v. pixcontroller. con alEyc /DigitalrJye- main.htm 2/23/2009 PixController - Automated Camera Control Systems Wage 3 of 4 trail /scouting cameras. Comes in Advantage Timber camo pattern and keyed differently. Price: $97.95 Add I cart x+ !s ' 3 �•p � � +,�ry� � tit 6 Includes Visual Media Explorer""" Software Feature Overview: The DigitalEyeT"" 7.2 is small and • Integrated Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensor which is triggered compact - fits into the palm of by "body heat and motion ". yourhandi • PIR detection range out to 80+ feet. • Adjustable PIR Motion Sensitivity. • Night Flash range 40+ feet. Captures full color or IR photos at 7.2 Me aPixel resolutions a '` • Ca ^ p P g Camera resolution adjustable down to VGA mode, . • Photos stored on Sony Memory Stick DUO media cards. • Large LCD display to view your photos in the woods. r'z • View the time /date the photo was taken on the LCD display. • Enclosed in a rugged and waterproof case in Mossy Oak camo >:? pattern. • Lock to a tree with a Masterlock® Python"m Cable: g • Fast Trigger Time and Long Battery life. The DigitaiEye 7.2 locks to any • Setup day only, night only, or 24 hour operation from an easy to set free by using the Masterlock® DIP switch, Python Thl o Adjustable delays from 10 seconds to 30 minutes including our Trail Mode TM feature. . Includes a movie mode to take full 640 X 480 MPEG movies (day only feature). Stores Time /Date with each photo, and with the included popular Visual Media ExplorerTIA photo browser you can stamp Moon Phase and GPS data: Mkt: mixcontrol!er products are designed and manufactured In the USA! Page 24 of 28 http: // 1v" w. i)ixcontroller. eom/ DigitalEye./DigitalEye- iiiain.htm 2/23/2009 PixController - Automated Camera Control Systems Wage 4 of 4 home Products -� Buv Now —, Contact Us Links Copyright ©, PixController, All Rights Reserved. htip: / /www. PixController. com Page 25 of 28 http : / /��n "v.pixcontrollc, com/ DigitalEye /DigitaIEye- main,lilm 2/23/2009 Tbis Paric Is Left Intentionally 13hink. TV - Page 26 of 28 �J CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION 2009 REGULAR MEETING DATES Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month. January and February meetings have been changed to the week following the regularly scheduled meeting date, due to legal holidays occurring on the regular meeting date. Meeting Date Council Representative. January 26 Commissioner Hauble February 23 Commissioner Vacancy 1 March 16 Commissioner Wagner April 20 Commissioner Eder May 18 Commissioner Vacancy 2 June 15 Commissioner Hauble July 20 Commissioner Vacancy 1 August 17 Commissioner Wagner September 21 Commissioner Eder October 19 Commissioner Vacancy 2 November 16 Commissioner Hauble December 21 Commissioner Vacancy 1 i' v Page 27 of 28 This page is Left Intentionally B)"llik. ,r 'r viy }. Page 28 of 28