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PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
1. Call to Order
11. Approval of Agenda
III. Approve Parks Conimission Minutes for September 21, 2009 (l)
IV. Department / Commission Liaison Reports
A. Arborist (2)
I3. Public Works Director
C. Other / Commission Liaison Report
V. Visitors /Public Comment
This is Can opportunity for the public to address the Co7vinisslon with questions
or concerns not on the cigen&i. Plectse limit comments to three ininutes.
VI. Public Hearings
None
VII. New I3usiness
A. Band Performance in City Park
VIII. Old Business
A. Park Walkthrough List Discussion (3)
IX. Informational
A. Next Meeting: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
B. Council Representative: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 — Commissioner Krieger
X. Ac1journ
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
}_ PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Monday, Septembers 21, 2009 at City Hall
1. Call to Order: Vice Chain Hauble called the meeting to order at 7:28 p.m. Present:
Commissioner Niedzolkowski and Commissioner Viers; City Administrator Johnson,
Interim Public Works Director Kegley, Arborist Widin, Park Programming Coordinator
Zeuli, and Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: Chair Eder and Commissioner Krieger.
11. Approval of A�.enda: Commissioner Viers, seconded by Commissioner Niedzolkowski,
moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 3 -0.
III. Approve Parks Commission Minutes — Aup-ust 17, 2009: Commissioner Viers, seconded by
Commissioner Niedzolkowski, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 3 -0.
IV. Department /Commission Liaison Reports:
A. Arborist: Arborist Widin reported that the contract with St. Croix 'free Service for
tree trimming and removal was completed in August, and the boulevard tree planting
work was also completed in August.
Widin also reported that the site preparation for the prairie restoration west of
Swager Park was completed and seeding and planting were to take place the
Following month.
Widin reported that she has almost completed the Emerald Ash Borer Management
Plan. She stated that the DNR has created a template plan, and she wants to make
sure her plan Follows the DNR plan before she provides it to the City.
Arborist Widin reported that she participated in the nature; walk which was one of the
summer park programming activities. She stated that there were approximately 30
participants.
Vice Chair I-Iauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to approve the
Arborist's report. Carried 3 -0.
B. Public Works Director: Interim Public Works Director Kegley reported the issues
with the Swager tennis courts would be addressed that week.
Kegley reported that the Brekke Disc Golf Course basket 48 was moved to not
interfere with neighbors. He reported that he contacted Midwest fence for a quote to
repair the broken fence near that basket.
Kegley also reported that the asphalt trail at Valley View Park from the shelter to the
playground was to be completed that week.
Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Niedzolkowski, moved to approve
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Parks Commission Minutes
September 21, 2009
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the Public Works Director's report. Carried 3-0.
C. Other / Commission Liaison Reports: Commission Liaison McComber reported that
she would be attending the National League of Cities Conference and suggested the
Park Commissioners inform her if there was anything they wanted her to look for at
the vendor exhibit.
Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Nied:zolkowski, moved to approve
the Commission Liaison's Report. Carried 3 -0.
D. Park Proara►nminsY Coordinator Report: Park Programming Coordinator Zeuli
provided the Parks Commissioners with a summary of the last two summer park
program activities. She reported that she received a lot of positive feedback from the
nature walk, Zeuli stated that she received an idea for a butterfly event in early
spring to have kids look for monarch eggs. She stated that the movie in the park also
had a great turnout.
Vice Chair Hauble thanked Park Programming Coordinator Zeuli for her hard work.
Vice Chair Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to accept the Park
Programming Coordinator's Report. Carried 3 -0.
V. Visitors /Public Comment: None
VI Public I-Iearius: None
VII. New Business:
A. Fence Replacement Estimate at Swaaer Park and Vallev View Park: City
Administrator Johnson reported that fence replacement was estimated at $27.00 per
square foot. He reported that they would look into it for the 2010 budget and get it
into the Capital Improvement Plan.
VIII. Old Business:
A. Parks Walkthrouah Discussion: City Administrator Johnson suggested the Parks
Commissioners prioritize the projects that were looked at during the walkthrough
earlier that evening. Johnson stated that Interim Public Works Director Kegley could
put together a list for the Commissioner's review at the next meeting. Commission
Liaison McComber stated that other cities have organizations that help with projects
in the park. She suggested the Parks Commissioners consider something like that in
Oak Park Heights. Commissioner Viers stated that he thought that was a great idea
for getting the community involved.
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Parks Commission Minutes
September 21, 2009
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IX. Informational:
A. Next Meeting: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
B. Council Representative: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 -- Commissioner Eder
C. Fall Clean -Up: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
X. Adi ournment:
Vice Chair Ilauble, seconded by Commissioner Viers, moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45
p.m.. Carried 3 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Pinski
Administrative Secretary /Deputy Cleric
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Jennifer Pinski
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From: K.D. Widin [kdwidin @comcast.net)
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:43 PM
To: Eric Johnson; Andrew Kegley; Jennifer Pinski
Subject: Parks Comm. Mtg. 10/19
Eric, Andy, Jenni -
T will be out -of -gown Mon. 10/19, so will miss the Parks Comm. meeting that night.
Following is my report for the meeting. Please include it in the Parks packet, along with
my city report for Sept. 1 09, which will follow this one:
`free Removal_ and Pruning: There is a short list for removal of diseased elm and oak, as
well as two dying birch on the Osgood Ave. side of Br.ekke Park. I wi.l_l also be marking
dead and risk trees in the Brekke pine plantation. This list will be sent to St. Croix
'free Service in mid-- October.
Prairie Restorations: The prairie restoration and management co., Prairie Restorations,
:Inc., w.i.:l.l be seeding and planting seedlings in the new prairie area west of Swager Park
and Ol.dfield Ave. this month.
I_ also met with one of their restoration ecologists at the prairie restoration in Valley
View Park and he has recommended management activities at that site for the next three
years. Prairies need some management each year to reduce the number of weeds and invasive
species and improve the growth of native plants to keep the quality of the site high.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan: :l recently finished the count: of ash trees in
the parks and completed the current EAB management plan for the city of Oak Park Heights.
The plan will change somewhat as EAB becomes established in the area. As of mid- October,
it had not been found in Washington County. Only high value ash, 10 -20 in. in diameter., in
good condition, with little dieback or defects, which are important to a site in terms of
shade or aesthetics, should be treated with an insecticide. At this Lime, insecticide
treatments on ash are not recommended until next spring.
Kathy Wi.din
OPH Arborist
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Park Commission Project Priority Discussion Items
Priority Rank Project Park Park Commission Ranking
]LOW Install sprinkler system around shelter Autumn Hills
Low Install horse-shoe pit Autumn Hills
Medium Replace hockey boards Brekke
Low Replace main playground equipment Brekke
Medium Replace upper playground equipment Brekke
JHigh Replace stairs to hockey rinks Brekke
High Replace shelter ceiling Brekke
Medium Add "dig" toys in sand box Brekke
Medium Replace hockey boards Cover
Low Add exterior door to restroom Cover
:,Medium Replace Eclipse hydrant for flooding Cover
Low Explore options for parking Cover
JHigh Replace privacy fence Swagger & VV
High Explore options for play equipment Swagger
High Replace drive and parking lot Valley View
High Replace soffet and fascia @ shelter Valley View
Low Add picnic table north of playground Valley View
JHigh Rehab horse-shoe pit Valley View
Note: Ranked items were derived from field notes and added comments from the park walkthrough
on September 21st, 2009. These items are suggestions only and may be manipulated in any
manner to meet the Park Commission's goals and achieve the best results for the residents
of Oak Park Heights.
Note: Items with an (*) in the walkthrough field notes can be completed as standard
public works/ summer park crew operations.
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City of
Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park RN(i N.• Box 2007 e Oak Park 1lcights, MN 55082. 1 (651) 439 -4439 • Fax 439 -0574
Fall 2009 Park Walk - Through
Date: 0912l/09 Bold type indicates comments & notes from walk through
'Diane: 6:OOPM * Represents items that can be completed as P.W. operations
Covex• Park
[tell] lteln Description
1.1 Basket Ball Court
® Replace baclC�oa� el ar�cl -13eo : Potentially replace chains /netting
i laab l�ifivaa�a oi�s uvtl su- face. Potentially route & fill cracks
1.2 Hockev Rink
• Replace wood boards with composite or plastic.
• Repair backstop fence along north end of the hockey rink (P.W. to complete this before
winter).'
• Replace broken boards at existing rinks*
13 Park Shelter
• Rehab plumbing- for three consecutive years during extreme cold periods the sanitary pipes in
the building freeze and create a wastewater back up when sinks or toilets are used.
• Add an exterior door to the south side (Women's) restrooan.
• Consider rehabbing or replacing building with a picnic shelter for public use.
• Consider trickling water on a daily basis during extreme cold teirilas*
1.4 Miscellaneous Items
• Rehab bituminous trail from the north parking lot to the shelter
• Add another picnic table.
• Replace the existing Eclipse Hydrant with a standard Pacer Hydrant for winter flooding.
Notes:
[lack of parking at Cover Park is an issue to address
Explore snaking sign to prohibit foul language in the shelters
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Valley View Park
Item Item Description
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1.5 Parkinc Lot
* Replace the entrance road into the park. CIP?
* Replace the parking lot and curb. CIP?
1.6 Shelter
o Replace fascia and soffet on the shelter building. Obtain quotes to replace*
* Replace broken guard fence.*
* Repair the lights under the shelter (P.W. will complete this in the course of regular
operations).*
* Replace the broken grill north of the shelter.*
* Rehab horseshoe pit @ supply horseshoe rental at city hall*
13 Grounds
* Plant small shrubs and acid decorative rock to the planter box along the concrete walk."
* Add a picnic table on the north side of the new play area.
* Return existing benches to look over the children's play area (P.W. to complete fall 09).*
Swagger Park
Item Item Description
1.8 Plays -round & Eouiument
* - Electrified- Generate alternative ideas for park use.
• — l�eplac:.e-t-he-basket -ba lbac -k4- )oat -d:
A- -rehab the bit -mnineus baslEet� L'- ;;_::face
1.9 Grounds
* Weed trimming where appropriate*
* Plant a variety of wild flowers in the drainage "rain gardens ",*
* Remove the construction silt bails at the west side of the tennis court (P.W. to Complete this
fall 09), Complete
1.10 Tennis Court ( All completed fall 09)
* Backboard is to be moved to the southwest corner of the court by Miller Excavating.
* Contractor has inspected faulty court surface - no updates as of 9/21/09
* Signs are installed.
1.11 Shelter
• Update the tables under the shelter to match other parks.
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Brekke Park
Item Item Description
1.12 llockev Rink
• Replace rotten wood boards with composite or plastic.
1.13 Shelter
• Replace the shelter ceiling.
1.14- Stairs
• Rehab /replace stairs on the cast side of the shelter. Patching complete
1.15 Plav Eauinment
• Replace the flay equipment at the west playground.
• Replace the play equipment at the main playground area.
• Remove the slide sand box (Slide removed in 2004). Adel digging equipment
1.16 Trees
• Kathy W and Andy K to discuss buckthorn management plan at Brekke Park.
• Tree trimming along north property line.
1.17 G round s
• Replace trail from 531"' Street N to Brekke Park Patched fall 2009
• Upkeep /reestablish the rock retaining wall along the bit trail to Osgood Ave. Suninler park
crew*
• Remove /Fix the fence on the north property line near Osgood Ave. On hold until 2010
1.18 Basketball Court
® Replac-cthe- backboaa -cl Explore new netting /chains
• 1i hala/ pla ce the E3itumi- nous- satr-face. Explore routing and crack seal
Notes:
Post no narking sign n Osgood entrance to trails (Complete)
Explore adding grills near playground area
Add digging; equipment to existing sand lox
Explore options to remove trip Hazards from disc golf course
Paint train equipment"
Patch stairs with asphalt hot mix* (Complete)
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Autumn Hills Parr
(ten) Item Description
1.19 Grounds
® Install sprinkler system around shelter (Approximately $15,000)
1.20 Miscellaneous
• Install a horseshoe pit.
• Restroom Faucets need repair (RWA wadda-ess this iY:w imme diately). Address at parr
Open ill 2010
Notes:
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