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PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Monday, December 15, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Adjourn to Worksession — Parks Commission Vacancy Interviews
IV. Reconvene Regular Meeting
V. Approve Parks Commission Minutes — November 17, 2008 (1)
VI. Department / Commission Liaison Reports
A. Arborist
B. Public Works Director
C. Other / Commission Liaison Report
VII. 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.
VIII. Public Hearings
None
IX. New Business
A. Commission Appointment Recommendations
B. VAA Use of Brekke Fields (2)
C. 2009 Meeting Dates (3)
X. Old Business
A. Park and Trail Plan Update (4)
XI. Informational
A. Next Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
B. Council Representatives: Tuesday, December 23, 2008— Commissioner Dougherty
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 — Commissioner Estes
XII. Adjourn
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 17, 2008 at City Hall
I. Call to Order: Commissioner Dougherty called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Estes, Nelson, Wagner and Zeuli; City Administrator Johnson, Arborist
Widin and Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: None
II. Approval of Aaenda: Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved to
approve the Agenda. Carried 5 -0.
III. Approve Parks Commission Minutes — October 20, 2008,: Commissioner Wagner,
seconded by Commissioner Zeuli, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 5 -0.
IV. Department/Commission Liaison Reports:
A. Arborist: Arborist Widin reported that she will be working on the Tree City USA
report which is due by the end of the year. She reported that the fall tree work list
has been completed by St. Croix Tree Service. She reported she is putting
together the winter boulevard pruning list.
Widin reported that she viewed the property behind the current City Hall building
for trees that should be preserved.
Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved to accept the
Arborist report. Carried 5 -0.
B. Public Works Director: Public Works Director Ozzello reported that the
department advertised for rink attendant openings on the City website and in the
Stillwater Gazette. He reported that they have also readied the trucks for snow
plowing.
Ozzello reported they have done tree trimming around the trails and will be
removing some tree stumps before the snow falls.
Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Zeuli, moved to accept the
Public Works Director's report. Carried 5 -0.
C. Other / Commission Liaison Reports: City Administrator Johnson reported that he
provided the commissioners sample job descriptions for a Park and Recreation
Director. He requested that the commissioners provide comments via e-mail.
Johnson also provided an update on the new City Hall facility.
Commission Liaison McComber reported that she brought information from the
National League of Cities Conference regarding playground equipment. She
stated that she spoke with a representative about anti - static equipment and it was
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suggested that the equipment be grounded. She stated she will leave the
information with the City Administrators for the commissioners to view.
V. Visitors/Public Comment: None
VI Public Hearings: None
VII. New Business:
A. Parks Commission Vacancies: Schedule Date and Time for Parks Commissioner
Applicant Interviews: Commissioner Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Nelson,
moved to schedule interviews for December 15, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
VIII. Old Business: None
IX. Informational
A. Park and Trail Plan Update — Memo from City Planner Richards
B. Parks Commission Workshop: December 15, 2008, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
C. Next Meeting: December 15, 2008, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
D. Council Representatives: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 — Commissioner Dougherty
X. Adi ournment:
Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Zeuli, moved to adjourn at 6:47 p.m.
Carried 5 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Pinski
Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk
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ENCLOSURE
St. Croix Valley Athletic Association
Baseball and Softball Programs
City of Oak Park Heights 2 November 20,
Parks and Recreation
14168 N. Oak Park Blvd.
Stillwater, MBN 55082
Re: 2009 Ball Field Reservation Application
Dear Mr. Tom Tozzello
1 am writing this letter to schedule playing fields for VAA youth baseball and softball teams. In
the past your city has allowed VAA to use your fields for our baseball and softball programs,.
As we did last year, we will make all the arrangements for the dragging and lining of your
baseball diamonds on a weekly basis. We will make every effort to bring your city's children
back to the parks by offering programs that are inclusive and not overly competitive. With the
cooperation of all local municipalities, we are able to offer programs that fill our beautiful
parks with local children and keep our admission fees affordable to all of our youth.
We respectfully request your cooperation and ask for the same arrangement VAA has enjoyed
in the past and request you assign our organization use of the following fields from 5:30 p.m to
9:00 p.m beginning April 15th through July 20th.
Brekke Upper Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Brekke Lower Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Please include our request on the next city council meeting agenda. If you wish for me to
appear at this meeting to explain our request, please contact me at 430 -2522
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We greatly appreciate our local
communities working alongside the VAA to benefit our children.
Please acknowledge receipt of, and agreement to, this correspondence by emailing me at
rick.hillQubc.com or calling 430.2522. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Itick HI 1
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rick.hill@gbc.com
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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 Estes
February 23 Commissioner Nelson
March 16 Commissioner Wagner
April 20 Commissioner
May 18 Commissioner
June 15 Commissioner Estes
July 20 Commissioner Nelson
August 17 Commissioner
September 21 Commissioner
October 19 Commissioner Estes
November 16 Commissioner Nelson
December 21 Commissioner Wagner
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 753.231.2561 planners @nacplanning.com
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: December 11, 2008
RE: Oak Park Heights — Park and Trail Plan Update — Issues
Identification, Goals and Policies, and Master Park and Trail Plan
December 15, 2008 Meeting
FILE NO: 798.16
At the meeting on October 20, 2008, the Parks Commission reviewed the Issues
Identification and Goals and Policies sections of the plan. These sections have been
revised, incorporating the Parks Commission comments, and are found in the draft as
attached.
Please also find attached the draft Master Park and Trail Plan section. This includes
the text and maps of the proposed park improvements. It also includes the Proposed
Parks and Trails Map. The Parks Commission should review these maps carefully and
indicate any comments or revisions at the next meeting. Once the Proposed Parks and
Trails Map has been reviewed, additional text would be added in this section.
The final sections of the plan, to include the Implementation section, as well as the
Appendix that will include facilities planning and design guidelines, will be the last
portions of the plan that will be reviewed at our January meeting.
We look forward to our meeting with you on December 15, 2008. Please do not
hesitate to call 763.231.2555 or email me at srichards a.nacolannina.com if you have
any questions.
CITY
OF
OAK
PARK
HEIGHTS
DRAFT
COMPREHENSIVE
PARK
AND
TRAIL
SYSTEM
PLAN
DECEMBER 15, 2008
ISSUES IDENTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION
The Parks Commission discussed issues relating to existing parks and trails in meetings on August 18,
and October 20 2008. The following 2008, September 15, 2008, 9 is a summary of issues raised by the
Parks Commission and staff.
► Provide opportunities for all ages to participate in lifetime fitness through the GENERAL
use of trails, tennis courts, cross - county skiing, and other activities. PARK
► Develop recreational and environmental education programs to familiarize ISSUES
people with the parks.
► Decide if and how coordination with the recreational needs of the County,
athletic associations, civic groups, etc, can be accomplished.
► Create Oak Park Heights monument signs with plantings welcoming visitors to
the City.
► Year -round parking at parks and indoor recreational facilities are needed.
► Plan for parks as a unified system with consistent hours of operation.
► Determine whether existing and proposed park areas are desired for year -
round or seasonal usage and what effect this will have on park facilities and
design.
► Discuss how park and playground buildings can be constructed to be
compatible with surrounding urban or rural activities in regard to scale, design,
color, setbacks, and materials.
► Define the means by which park development can minimize impacts on
adjacent properties, i.e., off - street parking, screening, landscaping, setbacks,
etc.
► Continue to explore joint park use with Oak Park Elementary and adjacent
facilities.
► Link all parks within the City through a system of trails.
► Identify in what park situations lighting would be appropriate or necessary. It is
possible that this may only be accomplished as plans for each park or trail are
established.
► Welcome the public to the park with an inviting landscaped entry. VALLEY VIEW
► Identify park boundaries and aid visitors in locating picnic and trail facilities with PARK
improved signage.
► Allow safe access to the lower area of the park with an improved trail system.
► Work with the Minnesota Department of Corrections on access on the north
side of their property to connect the entrance road to the trail system.
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ISSUES IDENTIFICATION
► Update the existing playground equipment including providing new swings and VALLEY VIEW
slide. PARK
► Develop recreation and environmental education programs that would (continued)
familiarize people with the park.
► Obtain a commitment from Xcel Energy on potential development of active and XCEL
passive facilities within the A.S. King Plant ash disposal facility. Potential RECREATIONAL
improvements could include: FACILITY
a. Pavilion and Picnic Shelters
b. Amphitheater with Terraced Seating
c. Additional Trails
d. Observation Platform
e. Formal Gardens
f. Parking Areas
g. Playfields
► Explore expansion and improvements to the existing Brekke Park picnic BREKKE
shelter. PARK
► Develop a Summer skateboard course on the concrete surface of the hockey
rink.
► Promote the disc golf course as an additional new amenity in the park.
► Explore potential sale of a portion of the property along Osgood Avenue for
single family purposes.
► Work with Washington County on construction of a tunnel under Osgood
Avenue to provide safe access from Brekke Park to the trail and park system to
the east.
► Consider the development of a parking lot on the property adjacent to Osgood
Avenue.
► Develop a park shelter /gazebo on the property adjacent to Osgood Avenue.
► Improve and update play equipment.
► Install additional facilities in the eastern portion of the park including a picnic
shelter, landforms, tricycle raceway and plantings.
► Consider a trail with an east/west orientation along the existing parking lot and
edge of the park.
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ISSUES IDENTIFICATION
► Consider the park as a linear park segment within the trail system, rather than SWAGER
a destination in itself. PARK
► Create a landscape plan that provides additional trees and shrubs in the
developed park area.
► Provide benches, picnic tables within the park.
► Plant prairie grass /native trees in that area to the west of the developed park
area, and including the area west of Oldfield Avenue.
► Research and install non - conductive play stations within the park.
► Provide exercise stations within this area.
► Consider constructing permanent restroom structure.
► Install tree /fence screening along the northern boundary of the park.
► Consider eventual removal and replacement of fence as needed along the
south boundary of park with neighborhood involvement.
► Provide lighting along trail and at the crosswalk at Oldfield Avenue.
► Upgrades to building or new construction. COVER
► Improvelenlarge parking lot. PARK
► Maintain /improve perennial planting slope.
► Repair hockey boards.
► Consider integrating Cover Park with Xcel Recreational Facility.
► Provide a tot lot for ages five and under. AUTUMN HILLS
► Make all recreational facilities equipment disability accessible. PARK
► Develop an amphitheater area to the north of the park shelter. and
► Provide irrigation for grass and tree plantings within the park. HAASE
► Provide a small interactive water feature. RECREATIONAL
► Add bike racks near the park shelter. AREA
► Provide connections to the Boutwells Historic Village area to the south of the
park and explore programs and cross - utilization of both facilities.
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ISSUES IDENTIFICATION
► Restore prairie areas where possible along the trail system. GENERAL
► Construct educational environmental kiosks and signs at Valley View Park, by TRAIL
City Hall, at Autumn Hills Park, and in other appropriate locations along the ISSUES
east/west trail corridor.
► Provide benches, resting areas, picnic tables, water fountains, and exercise
courses along trails.
► Re -stripe the southern edge of the St. Croix Mall parking lot with a trail lane
and stripe a crosswalk over Osgood with signage between Osgood and Valley
View Park.
► Separate active (or motorized) uses from passive (walking) use on City trail
systems. Study whether certain motorized vehicles for elderly or disabled
individuals may be allowed on the trail system.
► Improve trail signage where necessary to (1) denote the type of trail; (2) to give
direction as to where they lead; and (3) to warn vehicles of trail crossings, on-
street routes, etc. for safety purposes.
► Look at options and locations for lighting of trail corridors.
► Assure that all new trail construction is disability accessible.
► The size of trails involves two factors: width and length. The minimum
recommended width for multi -use trails is eight feet, although it is beneficial in
many situations to provide increased width depending upon the use and
location. The length of trails should be varied to provide choices for users.
► The location of trails within the community may be constructed in one of three
general ways: 1) on street, separated by a painted line, 2) off - street, but
parallel to the road surface like a sidewalk, or 3) completely separated from the
road and not necessarily parallel to it.
► Work with the City Engineer to define the right -of -way widths that are
necessary to establish trails along designated roadways; for instances: an
eight foot trail necessitates a 15 foot easement and 10 foot level bench
(construction) area. Many times additional temporary easement area is
needed to grade surrounding areas.
► Consider developing cross - country trails throughout the City.
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ISSUES IDENTIFICATION
► Link Oak Park Heights to Stillwater and Bayport by way of Mn /DOT's proposed NORTHERN
trail on Highway 95. OAK PARK
► Provide interconnections with the Stillwater trail system whenever possible. HEIGHTS
► Link Sunnyside to Mn /DOT's trail and to the proposed Stillwater park on the TRAIL
existing Aiple Marine property. ISSUES
► Link Sunnyside to the bluff area by way of Lookout Trail.
► Find a way to link Lookout Trail to the west via County 23, proposed frontage
road, or 62nd Street.
► Link the homes west of Osgood Avenue to the south and east and define the
best trail route along one or both sides of Osgood Avenue to a point north of
Highway 36 (possibly 62nd Street).
► Provide access from the homes north of 62nd Street and east of Osgood
Avenue to the area south of Highway 36.
► Mn /DOT shall provide a bike trail along the south side of Highway 36 from EASTERN
Osgood Avenue to Peller Avenue. OAK PARK
► Provide trails on both sides of Osgood Avenue through the City. HEIGHTS
► Provide access for those residents east of Osgood Avenue to safely cross TRAIL
Osgood Avenue and access the mall, Swager Park, and Brekke Park. ISSUES
► Define where the designated crosswalk(s) should be south of Highway 36 on
Osgood Avenue.
► Provide linkages and trails throughout the A.S. King Plant ash disposal facility
once it is capped.
► Provide interconnection with the Bayport trail system whenever possible.
► Continue to work with Andersen on an off - street trail on the south side of their OAKGREEN
parking lot. TO OSGOOD
► Provide trails on both sides of Oakgreen Avenue. TRAIL
► Connect the Pondview Condominiums at the southwest corner of Highway 36 ISSUES
and Oakgreen Avenue to the rest of the trail system.
► Provide safe crossings on Oakgreen Avenue.
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ISSUES IDENTIFICATION
► Provide a trail on the north side of 58th Street from Oakgreen Avenue west to WESTERN
Memorial Avenue. OAK PARK
► Connect the Highway 36 frontage road to 58th Street to the west of Menard's. HEIGHTS
► Complete interconnections between the commercial and residential areas to TRAIL
the 58th Street trail and the Xcel easements trail system. ISSUES
► Link Baytown Township with the Oak Park Heights trail system.
► Provide interconnection with the Lake Elmo trail system wherever possible.
► Define where trails should be along the entire length of Highway 36 frontage FRONTAGE
roads. ROADS/
► Cooperate with Mn /DOT to provide adequate crosswalks across Highway 36 to HIGHWAY 36
link with the Oak Park Heights and Stillwater trail systems. TRAIL
ISSUES
► Identify a planning process for review and update of the Park and Trail Plan. PLANNING
Review may occur yearly, for instance, and comprehensive update of the plan ISSUES
may occur every five years. Future park and trail needs should be evaluated
regularly by the Parks Commission in comparison to the plan.
► Define the means by which public participation can be a regular part of the
planning process (meetings, surveys, etc.).
► Discuss the means by which to implement park /trail facilities (i.e., policies
versus ordinances).
► Determine under what circumstances volunteer efforts would or could be
utilized to expand the City's recreational elements.
► Consider including a map of the City park and trail areas, along with proposed
routes, within a newsletter on a yearly basis to make citizens more aware of
recreational opportunities.
► Determine if and where the establishment of user fees may be appropriate.
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ISSUES IDENTIFICATION
► Identify the acquisition means for parks /trails (i.e., dedication, purchase, ACQUISITION
eminent domain, donation) when each system is appropriate and what will be ISSUES
the priority process.
► Define the minimum width necessary for park access within a subdivision when
located between two lots, as well as the screeninglbuffering and maintenance
requirements.
► Discuss sources of funds to be utilized for acquisition of park and trail
elements, i.e., dedication monies, capital improvement program, bond
issuance, grant programs, etc.
► Establish who is responsible for establishment of approved park or trail areas
within subdivisions (developer or City).
► Discuss what amount of maintenance is possible at the current staff level and DEVELOPMENT/
at what point additional staff persons would be needed to maintain the MAINTENANCE
recreational system as it grows. ISSUES
► Define ways in which to minimize park and trail costs, i.e., construction of trails
in conjunction with roadway improvements or at time of subdivision.
► Develop a policy on snow removal from trails. A plan for removal should be
coordinated with the Public Works Department which identifies high priority
trails which demand immediate snow removal attention and those that are
given attention only when time allows.
► Determine if certain trails should not be maintained in the Winter but be
promoted for cross - country ski use.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
INTRODUCTION
Goals and policies reflect the community's direction as it relates to its recreation system and provides more
detailed guidance on park and trail development. Park and trail goals and policies were developed through
an analysis of the issues identified in the Issues Identification phase of the process. Additionally, the
policies were adopted to reflect the community's direction in land use growth and the resulting need for
additional park land and facilities.
As with any policy plan, it is important to read the statements together rather than as disjointed
declarations. Although conceptual development may leave the map out of date, it is expected that policies
are more enduring.
► Protect, preserve and improve environmentally sensitive areas and natural SYSTEM
resources in all parks and trail corridor areas. GOALS
► Establish and maintain recreation facilities that maximize participation and
overcome physical or economic limitations which may prevent equal
opportunity, regardless of age, race, sex, religion, or place of residence.
► Plan and maintain an attractive and diverse system of parks that address the
park needs of all segments of the community.
► Provide linkages within Oak Park Heights as well as to neighboring
communities and regional systems by a safe and convenient multi -use
trail /sidewalk system.
► Develop an ongoing planning process for the establishment of parks and trails SYSTEM
which responds to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Policies as well as those POLICIES
identified herein.
► Identify present and future park /trail needs on a regular basis for evaluation by
the Park Commission and City Council.
► Review the established park/trail plans on a yearly basis to ensure that needs
and priorities are up to date.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
► Prepare a master plan for each component of the park/trail system to be used SYSTEM
as the basis for development. POLICIES
► Promote public participation in the planning process via the Park Commission (continued)
hosting forums for open discussion of issues, by newsletter, and the City's
website.
► Identify the means by which to implement park/trail administration and
operations (i.e., by the Park Commission and City Council policies, procedures,
and ordinances).
► Create and maintain an attractive, diverse, and interesting system of urban PROGRAMMING/
parks /trails. DEVELOPMENT
► Create a City -wide park and trail system designed to minimize conflicts POLICIES
between pedestrians and motor vehicles.
► Minimize park and trail construction costs by constructing trails in conjunction
with State, County, and City street improvements.
► Work with Mn /DOT on trail /sidewalk connections and construction as part of
the St. Croix River Crossing and Highway 36 improvements.
► Parks and trails are constructed on a priority basis, according to capital
improvement plan /available funds with the trail priorities as follows:
• Trails along major streets which focus on pedestrian and bicycle safety
and which provide direct access to City /regional destinations and parks.
• Trails that will serve the most intensely used areas.
• Trail construction within existing parks and upon municipal property.
Trail inclusion within new park /subdivision development.
Completion of links between existing trails and other communities.
► Park priorities may be:
Establishment of parks in undeveloped areas or newer parts of the City.
Creation of neighborhood and community -wide parks.
Upgrade /improve upon existing park equipment.
► Utilize utility rights -of -way for trails or linear parks.
► Encourage the private sector to provide recreational opportunities /facilities.
► Provide support facilities in conjunction with trail development.
► Fully organize and outline new recreation programs prior to initiation and
implementation.
► Determine where the establishment of user fees is appropriate to combat
recreation costs.
► Determine under what circumstances unsolicited gifts and donations will be
accepted if they are free of obligations or potential future impacts.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
► Determine under what circumstances volunteer efforts will be utilized to PROGRAMMING/
expand the City's recreational elements. DEVELOPMENT
► Active use recreation areas should be designed for year -round use with an POLICIES
established system of maintenance. (continued)
► Park and playground buildings should be compatible with surrounding urban or
rural activities with regard to scale, design, color, setbacks, and materials.
► Park and trail development should minimize impacts on adjacent properties
through provisions for, but not limited to:
• Adequate off - street parking.
• Appropriate orientation and location of buildings and activity areas.
• Screening, buffering, and landscaping.
Adequate setbacks and physical separation.
► Coordinate facility development with the needs of community residents, Parks
Commission services, athletic associations, civic groups, etc.
► Maximize park accessibility by City residents to best serve the area.
► Coordinate yearly park events.
► Consider the long term costs of maintenance and operation in a facility's
design and development.
► Preserve existing physical site amenities (natural or man -made) and
encourage the establishment of new site amenities when planning and
developing park areas.
► Establish park and trail facilities which provide recreational as well as FACILITY
functional uses. PURPOSE AND
► Provide varying types of trails to be used as the basis of planning and DESIGN
development for the multiple use trail system, defined as a comprehensive trail POLICIES
system for the integration of a variety of compatible non - motorized trail uses
(pedestrian, bicycles, roller skating, cross country skiing, etc.).
► Grades of trails should not exceed five percent to ensure disability accessibility
or eight to ten percent for all others.
► Design and construct trails according to the standards established by the
National Park and Recreation Association, the State Department of
Transportation, and Rails -to- Trails Conservancy (see Trail Design Standards
attached herein).
► The inclusion of environmental sensitive areas (river frontage, native prairie,
bluffs, unique vegetative associations, etc.) into park or trail facilities should be
considered to contribute to the overall recreation system.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
► Land for parks will be acquired, planned and developed according to the Park FACILITY
Classification System contained herein which specify the appropriate sizes, PURPOSE AND
locations, service areas and equipment to best serve the City. DESIGN
► Prior to the development of each park area, a design plan will be prepared POLICIES
which shows the types, locations and sizes of proposed facilities and estimated (continued)
costs.
► Prior to the development of each park area, a design plan will be prepared
which shows the types, locations and sizes of proposed facilities and estimated
costs.
► Park facilities and buildings should be compatible with surrounding urban or
rural activities with regard to scale, design, color, setbacks, and materials.
► Maximize park accessibility by City residents to best serve the area in which
the facility is located by requiring either vehicular or pedestrian access to both
(depending on the size and classification of park).
► Potentially develop dual -use corridors incorporating bicycle and pedestrian
corridors with ski touring or sledding routes during the snow season.
► Maintain all trails in good repair and ensure that designated trail segments are
kept open and clear of snow throughout the year unless designated as winter
use trails.
► Consideration shall be given to safety, visibility, and emergency access into
parks when acquiring land or planning for their development.
► Develop a policy for motorized vehicle use in City parks or on trail areas.
► Bicycles shall only be allowed upon paved surfaces within the City as
designated by ordinance. Mountain biking is allowed on trails designated for
this purpose.
► Develop, and update as needed, policies for mountain bike and in -line skate
usage.
► Define the types of parks which exist and are to be established in the City and
develop policies for each (see Park Design Standards herein).
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GOALS AND POLICIES
► Acquire park/trail facilities to satisfy the recreational and transportation needs ACQUISITION
of the residents on both a neighborhood and community -wide basis. POLICIES
► Identify means for park/trail acquisition, i.e., dedication, purchase, eminent
domain, donation.
► Identify means for establishment of park/trail facilities within subdivisions, i.e.,
outlots, easements, etc.
► Ensure that the proper right -of -way widths are dedicated for sidewalks and
trails during the subdivision process (see development standards contained
herein).
► Identify sources of funds to be utilized for acquisition, i.e., trail dedication fund,
capital improvement program, bond issuance, grant programs, etc.
► Establish who is responsible for park/trail construction within subdivisions.
► Determine to what extent wetlands, drainageways, floodplain areas, etc.
should be accepted as part of park and trail dedication within subdivisions.
► Besides the standard programs and facilities typically recognized by the City,
consideration should be given to the following areas:
• Areas for nature preservation.
• Cultural enrichment.
Facilities for the disabled.
Public activity areas and facilities in employment centers.
Organized sports and recreational activities.
Teen programs and facilities.
Senior citizen programs and facilities.
► Provide for the efficient maintenance and operation of clean, orderly, MAINTENANCE
controlled, safe, and attractive parks and trailways. Park maintenance and AND OPERATION
operation shall safeguard the physical condition of trailways from deterioration POLICIES
or damage due to weather, vandalism, or other natural or human causes.
► Develop a clear and concise system of park and trail graphics and signage that
direct people along trails and into parks to specific points of interest.
► Define specific park and trail safety rules.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
► Develop ways in which to promote citizen interest and involvement in the City's PUBLIC
park and trail system. RELATIONS AND
► Continue to update and distribute the pamphlet that shows the trail routes, COMMUNITY
parks, service and public facilities. ISSUES
► Monitor characteristics of use, safety, and other factors periodically throughout POLICIES
the park and trail system.
► Provide facilities /services to all residents of the community.
► Develop ways to organize community recreation programs and facilities to
maximize participation and overcome physical or economic limitations which
may prevent equal opportunity, regardless of age, race, sex, religion, or place
of residence.
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INTRODUCTION
The Oak Park Heights Master Park and Trail Plan is intended to provide guidance to the City for continued
development and improvements of the City's park, trail and walkway system. The park facilities master
plan provides lists of improvements for the existing parks and identifies recreational facilities that could be
added throughout the community.
The trail portion of the plan indicates components that can be made to increase connections with
neighboring cities and provides an overall plan for off - street and on- street trails that will connect all parts of
the City. The trail system should not only ensure public access to community amenities, but will also
provide recreational opportunities for all age groups and safer access throughout the City. The trail system,
in connection with regional and local trail systems that are in place or planned, could be used as a
marketing tool for the community as well as to bring visitors to Oak Park Heights.
The Master Park and Trail Plan is based upon information gathered and analyzed in the Inventory, Issues
Identification, and Goals and Policies sections of the plan. The following paragraphs detail the park, trail
and walkway plans for the community to pursue in the next 10 years.
PARKS PLANS
Valley View Park is valued for its dense vegetation, variation in topography, and VALLEY VIEW
wetlands. The master plan proposes to maintain and enhance the natural PARK
aesthetics of the park. Improvements to the park focus on making the park more
visible in the community and St. Croix Valley, more accessible, and as a continued
resource for environmental education.
The proposed improvements to the park, as listed below, will maintain and update
the facilities that are already present. Creating a more inviting entry with
landscaping will more clearly identify the park at its entrance on Osgood Avenue.
Once people enter the park, signage identifying park boundaries and facilities could
aid visitors in locating picnic areas and trails. Currently, many people are unaware
of the lower portion of the park due to lack of signage and the physical separation
from the upper portion of the park. The amount of recreational area will increase
substantially in this area when Xcel closes and caps the A.S. King Plant Ash Landfill
in 2011. Additional discussion of that area is as follows.
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A list of potential improvements to Valley View Park is as follows. A map of the VALLEY VIEW
improvements is found on a following page. PARK
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1. Create an inviting landscaped entry into the park.
2. Work with Washington County on providing a pedestrian tunnel under Osgood
Avenue to provide access from Brekke Park to the entrance of Valley View
Park.
3. Work with the Minnesota Department of Corrections on access through the
north side of their property to connect the entrance road to the trail system.
4. Upgrade the park shelter and playground equipment including the swings and
slide, as needed.
5. Provide signage to create a better understanding of the amenities of the park
and how to access them.
The area directly to the north of Valley View Park and south of Highway 36 contains XCEL
the A.S. King Plant Ash Landfill. Under the current permit, the landfill will be closed RECREATIONAL
and capped by 2011. A system of trails that are open to the public already connect AREA
the open area with the neighborhoods to the west, Valley View Park to the south,
and to Cover Park and the neighborhoods to the east.
Xcel has agreed to work with the City on the development of a recreational area in
the northwest portion of the site. This would be interconnected with new trails to
provide access from all areas of the City. To date, the final plan of the recreational
area has not been agreed to by the City and Xcel. The plan on a following page
indicates the improvements that have been discussed. A summary of the
improvements is as follows:
1. Pavilion /picnic shelters.
2. Parking areas for pavilion and Club Tara.
3. Playfields for soccer, baseball, and softball.
4. Amphitheater with terraced seating.
5. Additional trails.
6. Formal garden areas.
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Brekke Park is used extensively for field games and as a playground for toddler age BREKKE
and older children. The proposed master plan proposes maintenance and minor PARK
improvements to the existing park as well as highlights plans for the new park area
between Brekke Park and Osgood Avenue. Previous park plans included proposals
for expansion of passive and active recreational uses on the DNR land south of the
park. The DNR has indicated that it is not interested in allowing any active
recreational area in the park or even trail access in that it will continue as a wildlife
management area.
The map on the following page indicates the planned improvements. A summary of
the improvements is as follows;
1. Study potential expansion and improvements to the existing picnic shelter.
2. Develop a Summer skateboard course on the concrete surface of the hockey
rink.
3. Install additional facilities in the eastern portion of the park including a picnic
shelter, landforms, tricycle raceway, and plantings.
4. Upgrade existing play equipment as necessary.
5. Work with Washington County on construction of a pedestrian tunnel under
Osgood Avenue to provide safe access from Brekke Park to Valley View Park
and the neighborhoods to the east.
6. Consider the development of a parking lot, picnic shelter /gazebo on the
property adjacent to Osgood Avenue.
7. Consider sale of extra property on a portion of the property along Osgood
Avenue for single family residential purposes.
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Swager Park serves as a linear neighborhood playground along a trail that is within SWAGER
an Xcel power line easement. The trail is now completed from Oldfield Avenue to PARK
the Anderson office building parking lot.
Overall the main objective for this park is to keep it well maintained and serve the
surrounding neighborhood. The City has considered a permanent restroom
structure in the park and that continues with this plan. Adding more trees, prairie
grass plantings, and improved fencing /screening for the adjacent neighborhoods is
also a priority.
The map on the following page indicates the proposed improvements. A summary
of those improvements is found as follows;
1. Consider constructing a permanent restroom structure.
2. Provide more benches and picnic tables in the park.
3. Develop a landscape plan that provides additional trees and shrubs in the
developed park area.
4. Plant prairie grass /native trees in that area to the west of the developed park,
and the area west of Oldfield Avenue.
5. Research and install non - conductive play structures in the park.
6. Provide exercise stations along the trail.
7. Provide fence /landscaping as a screen along the northern boundary of the
park.
8. Consider eventual removal and possible replacement of the fence as needed
along the south boundary of the park. The neighborhood shall be involved.
9. Provide lighting along the trail at the crosswalk at Oldfield Avenue.
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Cover Park is the smallest park in the City and provides an active area for residents COVER
in the surrounding neighborhoods. Improvements to the park are constrained by the PARK
small supply of open space available at the site. The existing warming house for
the hockey rink could be expanded or rebuilt to serve as year round restrooms and
even allow for a covered picnic area. Due to the proximity to the Xcel property,
combining this park with the Xcel Recreational Facility may be an option for the City
to consider. The map on the following page indicates the planned improvements. A
listing of these improvements is as follows:
1. Upgrade and expand the building or construct new. Add covered picnic area.
2. Improve and enlarge the existing parking lot.
3. Maintain and improve the existing perennial plant slope on the east side of the
park.
4. Maintain and repair the hockey boards.
5. Consider integrating the park with the Xcel Recreational Facility.
Autumn Hills Park and Haase Recreational Area serve as a neighborhood park and AUTUMN HILLS
open space that is surrounded by the Boutwells Landing senior community. With PARK
completion of the new park shelter and restrooms in 2007, much of the major and
improvements are completed at this park. The City has identified additional projects HAASE
to complete the park and to provide recreational programs and cross utilization of RECREATIONAL
the facilities at Boutwells Landing. The map on a following page indicates the AREA
planned improvements. A listing of these improvements is as follows:
1. Provide a tot lot for ages five and under.
2. Make all recreational facilities and equipment disability accessible.
3. Develop an amphitheater area to the north of the park shelter.
4. Provide a small interactive water feature.
5. Add bike racks near the park shelters.
6. Provide irrigation for grass and tree plantings in the park.
7. Provide connection to the Boutwells Landing facilities including the Historic
Village area to the south of the park to include programs and cross utilization
of both facilities.
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PARK CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The park lands within Oak Park Heights should be planned under a park classification system as part of a
proposed Master Park and Trail Plan. Using the identification system to program the level of development
for each of the parks will assist the City in planning for and scheduling the funding for completion of the
facilities. Also, planning for types of park facilities and open space will maximize the use of park dedication
funds.
A park classification system is intended to serve as a guide to planning, not as a blueprint. Sometimes
more than one component may occur within the same site, particularly with regard to a specialized use
within a larger park. Based upon national standards, a park system, at minimum, should be comprised of a
core system of park lands with a total of approximately 10 acres of open space for 1,000 population. The
City of Oak Park Heights offers more than 22 acres of park land for 1,000 population, a major benefit to the
residents of the community. A listing and short description of park classifications is as follows:
NWighOot food Playground
Use Designed to provide mainly passive activities with some active short -term
activities
Service Area Neighborhood size of 1,000 to 5,000 persons, within %to' /z mile
Population Served Focus upon ages 5 to 15, with informal recreation for groups of all ages
Desirable Size 1 to 5 acres
Acres /1,000 Population 1.0 — 2.0 acres
Site Characteristics Open space for spontaneous play, play areas for both pre - school and
school age children, multiple -use paved areas, limited field games, small
court games, ice rinks, within easv walking /biking distance
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Use Area for designated active and passive recreation areas
Service Area % to 1 mile radius to serve a population of up to 5,000 persons (a large
neighborhood)
Population Served Focus upon ages 5 and over with emphasis upon ages 5 through 18
Desirable Size 5 to 10 acres
Acres /1,000 Population 1.5 — 2.0 acres
Site Characteristics Suited for multi -use recreation development, easily accessible to
neighborhood population, geographically centered with safe walking and
bike access, may include school facilities
Existing Parks Autu Hills Park
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Use A large recreation area with primarily athletic facilities designed to serve
older children and adults
Service Area 1 to 1'/z miles for urban areas /unlimited for rural communities, a minimum
of one per community up to 30,000 maximum population
Population Served All persons with focus upon ages over 20
Desirable Size 10 to 25 acres
Acres /1,000 Population 2.0 5.0 acres
Site Characteristics Athletic complex including lighting court and field games, community
center or indoor recreation facility, swimming pool, ice rink, capacity for
special events, must include support elements such as rest rooms,
drinking water, parking and lighting
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Use Area of diverse environmental quality which may include areas suited to
intense recreational facilities such as athletic complexes, as well as
passive type areas, depends largely upon the site location, suitability and
community need
Service Area Several neighborhoods, 1 to 4 mile radius for urban areas /unlimited for
rural communities
Population Served All ages, toddler to retiree, entire community for cities up to 25,000
Desirable Size 20 to 35+ acres
Acres /1,000 Population 5.0 —10.0 acres
Site Characteristics Provides for a combination of intensive and non - intensive development
ranging from play equipment to trails, may include natural features, such
as water bodies or forested land, must include support elements such as
rest rooms, drinking water, parking and lighting
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Use Protection and management of the natural /cultural environment with
recreational use as a secondary obiective
j Service Area No applicable standard
Desirable Size Sufficient to protect the resource and accommodate recreational uses
Acres/1,000 Population Variable
Site Characteristics Variable, depending upon the resource being protected
Existing Parks Valley View ( portions of this park are left in a natura state
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use Facilities developed in association with schools which are intended for
children's educational and recreational instruction, which on a secondary
basis, provide opportunities for community residents, this shared usage is
positive in that it allows for daytime usage by students, evening,
j weekend, and summer usaqe by all
Schools Oak Park Elementary (in Stillwater), Stillwater Area High School, and the
Environmental Learning Center
Facilities Oak Park Elementary has three small baseball fields, a field that is
sometimes used for soccer, a small basketball court, and a playground,
Stillwater Area High School has facilities for softball, baseball, football,
soccer, tennis and track.
The Environmental Learning Center provides educational training
_ regarding environ topics.
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REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS
The map on the following page indicates the regional park and trail systems in Washington County that
surround Oak Park Heights. The City will work with Washington County and Mn /DOT in providing trail
connections from the City's system of trails. The City will also look to provide trail connections and
encourage the development of the Minnesota Zephyr rail line into a trail that would connect Oak Park
Heights to Stillwater.
TRAILS
The Proposed Parks and Trails Map has been created as part of the update to the Comprehensive Park
and Trail System Plan. The Issues Identification process indicated that there is a strong desire to continue
the interconnection of neighborhoods, schools, commercial areas, public facilities, and parks. City staff has
indicated that trails will be added as part of any City street projects, where possible, and as part of new and
redeveloped commercial projects. The City will also work with Mn /DOT and Washington County on
roadway upgrade projects, especially as it relates to the St. Croix River Crossing and Highway 36
improvements for trail development.
The trail plan will provide for the interconnection of neighborhoods, parks, schools and commercial areas.
Emphasis shall be placed on a trail system that connects all areas of the community and interconnects to
regional trail systems. The City will develop a more comprehensive trail plan that provides details on trail
development, including specifications and an implementation plan for programming development of the
system.
Development of a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian trail system plan as part of a park and trail system
plan for the community should incorporate the following:
1. Include trail routes within and interconnections to the areas planned for annexation.
2. Connections to and linking neighborhoods with the commercial and industrial/ business park areas
of the City.
3. Trail routes along major streets that have the most direct access to primary pedestrian
destinations.
4. Where trails will connect neighborhoods to schools.
5. Where trails will serve commuter destinations.
6. Where trails lead to parks, playfields and other recreational facilities.
7. Where trails will link together separate portions of the sidewalks and trail systems with each other.
8. Where trails provide access to future regional trails.
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