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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-07 Parks Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Monday, October 15, 2007 5.•00 p.m. Fall Parks Walkthrough (Meet at Cover Park) 6.•00 p.m. Autumn Hills Park Shelter Ribbon Cutting /Dedication Event 6.•30 pm. Regular Meeting (City Hall) I. Call To Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Approve Parks Commission Minutes — September 17, 2007 (1) IV. Department /Commission Liaison Reports 1. Arborist 2. Public Works Director 3. Other /Commission Liaison Reports V. Visitors /Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commi lion with questions or concerns not on the agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes. VI. New Business 1. Lighting in City Parks 2. Ordinance 601 — Pet Leash Law (2) 3. Oak Park Heights Park and Trail Guide (3) 4. Park Signs VII. Old Business 1. Property at 5502 Osgood Avenue — Set Meeting Date w /City Council (Dates 11/7 or 11/27) 2. 2008 Park and Trail Plan- Scott Richards VIII. Informational 1. Upcoming Meeting: Monday, November 19, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. @ City Hall 2. Council Representative: October — Estes November — Nelson 3. Skateboard Park Article (4) IX. Adjourn I ■ ENCLOSURE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 17, 2007 I. Call to Order: Chair Zeuli called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dougherty, and Estes; City Administrator Johnson, Public Works Director Ozzello, Arborist Widin, City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: Commissioners Nelson and Wagner. II. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Dougherty added "Property at 5502 Osgood Avenue" as Old Business Item 3. Chair Zeuli added "Fall Park Walkthrough" as New Business Item 1. Chair Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 3 — 0. III. Approve Parks Commission Minutes — August 20. 2007.: Commissioner Doughterty, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 3 — 0. IV. Department /Commission Liaison Reports 1. Arborist: Arborist Widin reported that the annual tree plantings consisted of a few boulevard trees, but most were of park trees. She reported that the trees are in and that they look good. Widin stated that the trees will need additional watering this fall. Widin reported that in addition to those plantings, there were six deciduous trees planted at Autumn Hills Park, and seven large spruce trees were donated by Councilmember McComber and her husband for Autumn Hills Park. Arborist Widin reported that she has been marking more Oaks and Elms and would like to remind residents that before the season change, they should be looking at their trees for Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt. Widin reported that the City of Oak Park Heights does remove diseased trees from both public and private property. Commissioner Doughterty, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved to accept Arborist Widin's report. Carried 3 — 0. 2. Public Works Director: Public Works Director Ozzello reported that the striping has been completed in Autumn Hills and Cover Park. He stated that they department has gone back to irrigating because the weather has been dry. Public Works Director Ozzello stated that they are working on prepping the rinks for winter use. He stated they are power washing now and will be painting next week when the weather is warmer. Ozzello reported that the part -time park attendant will be leaving at season end and the park shelters are on a limited schedule because they do not have the staff in the evening Parks Commission Minutes September 17, 2007 Page 2 of 4 during fall. Chair Zeuli stated that a resident informed her that there has been activity in Valley View Park after the park is closed and that the gates are unlocked. Public Works Director Ozzello stated that they have not been locking the gates because people use the trails after the park is closed, and if they lock the gates, they end up locking vehicles in. That causes the people to drive on the trails which can be very dangerous. Ozzello suggested that residents call the local police department if they are concerned about activity in parks after they have closed. Chair Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, moved to accept Public Works Director Ozzello's report. Carried 3 — 0. 3. Other / Commission Liaison Reports: Commissioner Liaison McComber reported that the City Council made a motion at the last City Council meeting to post a reward for vandalism at park buildings. V. Visitors /Public Comment: None VI. Informational Meeting: City Administrator Johnson reported that pursuant to a discussion of the Parks Commission at a meeting in August, the City has requested the public's input regarding a trail extension between 55th and 56 Streets. Johnson stated that approximately 475 meeting notices were sent to residents living west of Osgood and those homes adjacent to Oakgreen Avenue. Johnson reported that the City has received many comments that the area is treacherous and would be far more pedestrian friendly if there was a grade separated trail. Johnson reported that the Parks Commission discussed several different options, but the option to extend the trail on the west side of Oakgreen between 55 and 56 Streets was the recommendation of the City Engineer. Johnson reported that he has received three or four e- mailed comments and they were favorable to the extension as proposed. He stated he has not received any negative comments. Johnson stated that the City received an estimate of approximately $26,000 to $27,000 as part of the summer bidding. Johnson stated that the bid was part of a larger project, so if this project was the sole project done by the contractor, the costs would likely be higher. Johnson reported that the if the City Council approves installing the trial extension, it would be placed in the City's right -of -way, not in anyone's private property. He reported that the City Engineer has reviewed the site and provided a drainage plan. Johnson stated that the City would maintain the trail and plow it. He stated the biggest issue at this time is where they would push the snow when plowed off the trail. Johnson stated that if the City Council approves the trail extension and wants to have it completed this year, the funds would need to be allocated from the parks and trails fund. He reported that the City Council has set aside $30,000 for the project in the 2008 budget. Johnson stated that if the project can wait until next year, the general fund would cover the L r Parks Commission Minutes September 17, 2007 Page 3 of 4 project preserving the funds in the parks and trails fund. Denise Niedzolkowski of 5582 Osgood Avenue came forward and stated that she would like something done sooner rather than later. She stated that if there is money available and it doesn't diminish projects that are as important, she would like the project completed this year. Mike Runk of 5525 O'Brien Avenue came forward and suggested that staff call the contractor to see if he would be willing to do the project for the bid provided in the summer. City Administrator Johnson stated that the City will have to obtain two quotes for the project. Chair Zeuli, seconded by Councilmember Doughterty, moved to make a recommendation to City Council to move forward on the project using park and rec dedication money or a funding source decided by the council with the intention that the project be completed in 2007. Carried 3 — 0. VII. New Business: 1. Fall Parks Walkthroueh: Public Works Director Ozzello stated that things will be slowing down a bit in Public Works in October. Chair Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved to schedule the Fall Park Walkthrough for October 15, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. beginning with Autumn Hills Park. The regular meeting of the Parks Commission will commence at 6:30 p.m. VIII. Old Business: 1. Comprehensive Plan / Park Plan: City Planner Richards stated that Met Council requires that the Comprehensive Plan be updated every ten years. Richards reported that as part of that, the Parks Plan should be updated as well. Richards stated he would like to start the process late 2007 / early 2008. Richards stated that he included an outline and work program in the packet for that evening's meeting as enclosure 3. 2. Oakgreen Avenue N. Trail Extension Between 55 and 56th Streets: Chair Zeuli stated the recommendation was made under the Information Meeting section of the Agenda. 3. Property at 5502 Osgood Avenue: City Administrator Johnson reported that the City Council approved its 2008 budget at the last City Council meeting which included a $10,000.00 sum for planning at the site. Commissioner Doughterty questioned whether the Parks Commission should schedule a joint worksession with the City Council at this time or if they should wait until the October meeting to discuss that. City Administrator Johnson stated the City Council may want to have the worksession prior to a City Council meeting. Johnson stated he will get back to the Parks Commission at the October meeting. IX. Informational: Parks Commission Minutes September 17, 2007 Page 4 of 4 1. Upcoming Meeting: Monday, October 15, 2007, 5:00 p.m. Park Walkthrough 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting at City Hall 2. Council Representative: September — Commissioner Dougherty October — Commissioner Estes 3. Brekke and Valley View — Drive and Parking Lot Rehabilitation Estimates: Public Works Director Ozzello stated that he included estimates in the packet as enclosure 4 to let the commissioners know the scope of the issues with the parking lots and entries to Brekke Park and Valley View Park. Ozzello stated that he is concerned because when there is a loss of integrity of the top surface, water starts getting into the base. Ozzello stated that leads to bigger repairs because not only does the surface need repair, the base material must be repaired as well. Jack Doerr of 14520 Upper 56th Street North stated that he was on the council when the drive to Valley View Park was put in and there was not much site preparation. Doerr stated that there isn't much base under the surface so it will deteriorate more rapidly. He stated that a mill on that drive is probably out of the question. He stated a rebuild is probably the solution. X. Adjournment: Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by Commissioner Estes, moved to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Carried 3 — 0. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Thoen Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk K.. 601 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING THE KEEPING THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR LICENSING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DOES ORDAIN: Sec. 601.01 Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. A. "Abandoned" means to leave a dog or cat at large within the City without intending to return to or recover it. It shall also mean to purposefully leave a dog or cat in the possession of the Animal Warden to avoid paying impoundment and /or boarding costs. B. "Altered" means any female dog or cat that has been spayed or any male dog or cat that has been castrated. C. "Animal Control Officer" means the City Council and /or any persons or agencies designated by the City Council. D. "Animal Warden" means any person or agency designated by the City Council to house, hold, confine, or board dogs or cats seized and /or impounded herein. The Animal Warden shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The Animal Warden shall also be construed to include the City Police Department and any other law enforcement agency routinely engaged in law enforcement within the City. E. "At Large" means off the premises of the owner and not under the physical control (by leash or by voice) of the owner, a member of the owner's immediate family, or a person designated by the owner. F. "Bona Fide Livestock" operation means a farm (of forty (40) acres or more in size) on which horses, cows, swine, poultry, sheep, goats, or other common farm animals are kept, raised bred, or sold as a part of a business enterprise. G. "Cat" means any animal wholly or in part of the species Felis Domesticus. H. "Dog" means any animal wholly or in part of the species Canis Familiaris. 1. "Commercial Kennel" means a kennel where dogs are bred and/or sold for re -sale, individually or in litter lots, whether or not any of these animals under probable cause to believe that such dog or cat has bitten a person or animal, or that such dog or cat is rabid. B. Subsection (A) notwithstanding, whenever any person who owns, possesses, or harbors any dog or cat within the City learns that the dog or cat has bitten any human being, such person shall immediately quarantine such dog or cat for a period of at least ten (10) days, keeping it apart from other animals until it is determined whether the dog or cat has rabies. The quarantine may be by the person owning the dog or cat if such dog or cat has a current license and rabies vaccination at the time the bite occurred. If the dog or cat does not have a current license and rabies vaccination at the time the bite occurred, the dog or cat must be impounded at a licensed pound or with a licensed veterinarian at the owner's expense. After the required ten (10) day quarantine, the dog or cat shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian to insure that there are no clinical signs of rabies. If the dog or cat is found to be rabid, it shall be humanely euthanized. C. If the dog or cat owner cannot be located or advised of the dog or cat bite within two (2) hours of the occurrence, or if the owner fails to quarantine the dog or cat as required by this Ordinance, the Animal Control Officer or Animal Warden shall cause the dog or cat to be impounded and so quarantined. After the required ten (10) day quarantine, if the dog or cat is still unclaimed, the dog or cat shall be humanely euthanized and tested for rabies; if claimed, the dog or cat shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian to insure there are no clinical signs of rabies. If no signs of rabies are observed, the dog or cat can be released to the owner as specified in Section 601.18 of this Ordinance. If the dog or cat is found to be rabid, it shall be humanely euthanized. D. The Animal Warden, Animal Control Officer, or other designate of the City shall have the authority to verify if the dog or cat is properly quarantined. Any veterinarian quarantining an animal shall notify the Animal Warden before the release of such animal. E. Any dog or cat to have been bitten by a rabid dog or cat or to have been exposed to rabies shall be impounded. If, however, the dog or cat is at large and cannot be apprehended after reasonable effort, the dog or cat may be immediately destroyed. After impoundment, if proof of rabies immunization is furnished and booster injections are given by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the owner, the dog or cat may be released to the owner as specified in Section 601.18 of this Ordinance. If it cannot be proven that the animal has a current rabies immunization, the owner may, at his discretion, make provision for a suitable quarantine for a period of not less than six (6) months. 601.11 Runnine at Lame Prohibited. A. No person shall allow a dog or cat to run at large at any time. B. Subsection (A) notwithstanding, this provision shall not apply to dogs used as a necessary element of a bona fide livestock operation. Dogs used in bona fide livestock operations shall be issued license tags of a different color than regular licensed dogs. Said tags shall be called "farm dog licenses" and shall be worn at all times. C. No person shall apply for a farm dog license unless their dog(s) is(are) a necessary element of a bona fide livestock operation. 601.12 Abandonment Prohibited. No person shall abandon any dog or cat within the City. 601.13 Nuisances. A. The following are public nuisances and unlawful: 1. Any dog or cat that damages property (that is not the property of the owner), including plantings, lawns or structures, or that deposits fecal matter off of the owner's property that the owner fails to remove promptly. 2. Any dog or cat that, without provocation, chases, molests, or approaches pedestrians or bicyclists in a threatening manner upon the streets, sidewalks, right -of -way, or any public property, or habitually chases automobiles on the public streets or highways. 3. Any dog or cat that is kept under unsanitary and /or inhumane conditions such that the maintenance or keeping of the animal creates odors to the annoyance of the public in the vicinity. 4. Any dog or cat that kills or attacks another domestic animal or livestock without provocation while off the owner's property. 5. The owning, keeping, or harboring of any dog or cat which shall, by any noise, unreasonably and /or excessively disturb the peace and quiet of any person in the vicinity. The phrase "unreasonably and /or excessively disturb the peace and quiet" shall include, but is not limited to, the creation of any noise by a dog or cat which can be heard by any person, including an Animal Control Officer or law enforcement officer, from a location off the dog or cat owner's property where the dog or cat is being kept, and which noise occurs repeatedly over at least a five (5) minute period of time with one (1) minute or less lapse of time between each animal noise during the five (5) minute period. This provision shall not apply to i Page 1 of 2 E".osuRE m 3 Jennifer Thoen From: Beth Smith [Beth.Smith @fedexkinkos.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:35 PM To: Jennifer Thoen Subject: RE: Printing Quote Jennifer, Sorry for the delay! Here is the quote for you: For 2000 Double sided 11 X 17 the cost would be $830.00 For 2000 Double sided 24 X 17, without a bleed, $1495.50. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you! Thank you, Beth Smith Center Manager FedEx Kinko's Oak Park Heights, 1682 5961 Norwich Ave N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 p. 651.275.0842 f. 651.275.0844 beth.smith @fedexkinkos.com The information in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorized. From: Jennifer Thoen [ mailto: jthoen @cityofoakparkheights.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 8:04 AM To: Beth Smith Subject: RE: Printing Quote Since I haven't compiled the one the City wants to do yet, why don't you give me a quote for 24x17 and a quote for 11 x17. Thank you. From: Beth Smith [mailto:Beth.Smith @fedexkinkos.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 7:34 AM To: Jennifer Thoen Subject: RE: Printing Quote Jennifer, What size paper do you want this printed on? The sample you sent me is 24.5 X 17.84. 1 want to verify so I can give you an accurate quote. Thank you, Beth Smith Center Manager FedEx Kinko's Oak Park Heights, 1682 5961 Norwich Ave N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 p. 651.275.0842 f. 651.275.0844 beth.smith @fedexkinkos.com The information in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. 10/11/2007 Page 2 of 2 Access to this e -mail by anyone else is unauthorized. From: Jennifer Thoen [ mailto: jthoen @cityofoakparkheights.com] Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 3:47 PM To: Beth Smith Subject: Printing Quote Hi Beth, The City of Oak Park Heights is considering creating a handout similar to the one I have attached. Would you be able to provide me with a quote to print 2,000 of these? For the City's handout, I would use a four -color process. The handout is double sided. Let me know if you need to see a hard copy or if you need anything else. Thank you. Jennifer Thoen Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk City of Oak Park Heights Phone: (651)439 -4439 Fax: (651)439 -0574 10/11/2007 w f) it r ! Take a self - guided tour of Mingetogka's history! Welcome to the Minnetor)ka Parks & Trail System 1 h n n resour ar iu dis feature a nd Anim in the Parks and *Town Hall ; In 196z the state of Minnesota assumed operation of t Inneto ka s n res u es a ngu ng rt the Trails n m 0 Built in 1907, this Greek - revival style building at Baker Road sanitarium, converting it to the Oak Terrace Nursing the one feature of the city residents cherish the most. From the According to Minnetonka cityordioance, with the exception of seeing -eye dogs and City of \\ I and Minnetonka Boulevard housed the first town council, ; Home. In 1981, after a combined 75 years of service to headwaters of Minnehaha Creek to the many wetlands and forested police dogs, dogs and cats are not permitted within a beach area, nature center area, then the village council, and finally the city council. While 17.000 patients, the state closed the facility and demo)- areas, Minnetonka provides an oasis of natural beauty amidst a major met- refuge area, picnic area, and park building, and on any developed, improved or main - 1111111i ijjifl( the new city ; ished the buildings. The Glen Lake Golf and Practice ropolitan area. More than to percent of the city's land area is wetlands and tallied area ofturf, asphalt and hard surface, and in any other unauthorized area. hall was being Center, a public nine -hole golf course operated by Three takes, with more than 400 acres of maintained parkland in 42 parks areas; In areas that are not improved and not maintained, a dog or cat must be kept under built, the city's + I Rivers Park District, was opened on the site in 1 997• human control either by a leash or a voice command. On all trails, a dog or cat must be _ ty 33 miles of off road trails; and t 000 acres of natural public open spaces. years ; first city manag- . { maintained on a leash no fongerthan six feet in length, and the person in control of er worked out of E *Groveland the dogor cat must clean up and dispose of the animal's feces in a sanitary manner a trailer, Located at Minnetonka Boulevard and County Road 1o1, Parks Renewal away from the park facility. Ithough Minnetonka has a long history because there Groveland was first settled by workers who helped build The Parks Renewal and Open Space bond referendum, passed in 2oo1, allowed stretching back to the mid tgoo's, when ; wasn't enough the sawmill, boarding house and Minnehaha Creek dam renewal o Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the first settlement was established off $7.5 m ice space for at present -day Minnetonka Mills. In 1854, the first school illion for the reconstruction and l f the city's 4z parks. Ina unique twist, A residents were promised that if they passed the referendum, they would be allowed This information is provided to allow users to determine for themselves along Minnehaha Creek, it's the 5oth him in the in Minnetonka was built on Minnetonka Boulevard. In unprecedented control over planning their own neighborhood parks. As oFApril 2oo6, whether or not to use certain identified trail segments. Generally, the trail anniversary of incorporation as a village that the building at Baker Road. After Minnetonka's government ; 1871, a larger school was built at the present site of many ofthe city's 42 parks were completed or in the construction phase, all after system meets the "easy" challenge level guidelines for trail grade, steep - city celebrates in 2oo6. Take this tour of the city to offices moved to the current city hall in 1971, the Town Groveland Cemetery - the water pump From that school collecting input from neighborhoods and acting on those suggestions. ness or cross slope. The guidelines for "easy" are o to 5% sustained slope, learn more about Minnetonka's historyl All sites ; Hall was sold to the Minnetonka Community Church. remains in the cemetery to this day. In 1915, a four-room with a maximum grade of up to to %over 50 feet. The tt segments listed are marked on the trail map on back with a star.'' school was built on the location ofthe current school. The other half of the referendum money was earmarked to secure open space in the below are identifed on the trail system map. The land that would come to be known as Minnetonka . Glen Lake Groveland School became part ofthe Minnetonka School city. The most significant purchase since then has been a 3o -acre parcel located was sacred ground for Native Americans. The dense The neighborhood and commercial area located on District in 1949, and a new school was built nine years between 1 -494 and 2: 0 Hilloway Palk: Steep hill south end ofthe park at Sylvan Road woods and open prairies made for good hunting, while ; Excelsior Boulevard at Eden Prairie and Williston roads is later. Groveland Elementary School celebrated its 150th Meadow Park The proper- n fi - © Meadow Park- Westemesse /Chenywood Neighborhood Access: Steep hill entering Lake Minnetonka provided excellent fishing. The Dakotah known as Glen Lake, named for the large lake located ; anniversary in 2004. ty is owned by Ann Cullen park off Cherrywood Drive just southeast ofthat intersection. Smith, who has lived Sioux and Ojibway Chippewa would cross through 1 In 1946, Ty Abel built a service station on the northeast there since 1937. The prop- © Stone Road, .2 mile west of Oakland Road: Two short, steep hills Minnetonka as they traveled between Shakopee and In 19o7, Chris Kraemer set up a general store in Glen Lake, corner of the intersection.The architectural style ofthe erly will not pass to the 1- MilleLacs-a major Indian trail through Minnetonka allowing armers to shop local) rather than traveling o building, the length of time Ty operated the station and 494, north ofStone Road: Several long, sustained moderate level slopes just below the rapids at resent- g p y 8 city until Ann Cullen Smith crossed Minnehaha Creek ! P P Hopkins or other businesses in the area, and his community involve- leaves it, and even then 0 Headwaters: Steep hill irom CrosbyCove; t2iltransitions to 6- Foot -wide boardwalk day Minnetonka Mills, then ran along present Baker and Minneapolis. ment all contributed to Groveland also coming to be the Minnesota Land Trust © iidana: Trail transitions to 6- foot -wide boardwalk Plymouth roads. In 1851, Indian tribes signed an agreement At the same ; known at Ty Abel's corner. will hold a permanent allowing settlement of lands west of Fort Snelling, and by time, electric 0 Hwy, 7 Tunnel: Undersized tunnel, icy or wet conditions In winter and spring; conservation easement to 1852 Minnetonka's first settlement was established at the streetcars and Groveland Cemetery ensure the land remains two short but steep slopes immediately south and west of tunnel ¢ Minnetonka Mills site. freight trains In 1856, a Pennsylvania pioneer was the first person in its natural state. 0 Library, Excelsior Blvd. and Hwy. tot: Short, steep hill, east of library parking lot X h 1 -m nh- began travel- � buried in this cemetery. That same yea r , t e 6 o t - Minnetonka Mills Purgatory Park: Several steep hills within the park loop ing between Minneapolis and Lake Minnetonka on train ; old son of the Grays, for whom Lake Minnetonka's Gray's In 1852, Simon Stevens and Calvin Tuttle filed a claim fora tracks originally installed in 1881. The tracks ran through Bay is named, died and was buried there. Groveland Minnetonka Trail S y stem g y y ®Purgatory Park: Steep hill on segment From park loop south to Townllne Road dam site on Minnehaha Creek at present -day Minnetonka ; Glen Lake on the south side of Excelsior Boulevard and Cemetery is still in use today. The trail system connects all of Minnetonka's cultural and commercial activity centers ®Lone Lake Park: Several Steep hills east and west of lake. r, Mills, creating the first settlement in the area. By 1853, under a bridge For Eden Prairie Road, where a station was and manyofthose in adjoining communities. It also directly connects to several regional the first private sawmill west ofthe Mississippi River began ; located. The line was discontinued in 1932 when buses Gray's Bay Dam amenities including transit facilities, Bryant Lake Regional Park, and the Three Rivers Note: Some trails in neighborhood parks or elements ofthe supporting system sawing logs. became the primary mode of mass transportation. Traces ; Built in 1897 at the outlet of Minnehaha Creek from Park District's combined 27 -mile Lake Minnetonka and Minnesota River Bluffs LRT (for- of walkways or on road trails may also provide greater challenge. Call the The sawmill burned in 1854 and was replaced by a corn- ofthe line can still be seen just west of Glen Lake, especially Gray's Bay, this dam replaced the one near Minnetonka merly the Southwest Regional LRT). Nearby French Regional Park and the Minnesota 93 information line for specific conditions (952 bination sawmill and furniture Factory. By April 1857, more at the entrance to Purgatory Park where a bridge traversed ; Mills, which had operated from 1853 -i891. At the time it Department of Natural Resources' Luce Line Trail are readily accessible via adjoining Minnetonka Purgatory Creek. was built, there was no screen on top community trails. nnetonka Named a Ste z,000 chairs, bedsteads, rockers and chairs were urga Up t Health Community thin 000 each week b the saw mill, chaff rt the of the dam so when the water was Minnetonka Recreation Services is taking the lead in combating obesity by participating g produced V g Trails are located off road wherever possible and follow the city's three major creek largest business center in Hennepin County. The saw mill high, fish Flowed over the dam- corridors: Minnehaha, Nine Mile and Purgatory. The trails wind through many city parks in Step Up to Health, a new initiative ofthe National Parks and Recreation Association closed in 186o and was destroyed by fire in 1868. making For very good fishing in and natural open ace areas, providing access to wetlands, lakes, marshes and wood- (NPRA). Step Up to Health is designed to fight obesity by increasing the awareness of Minnehaha Creek! p p p 8 the benefits of physical activity and making people aware of the The site began its third life in 1869, when a Flour mill and lands. Users ofthe trail system experience much ofthe natural environment character- resources available through local parks and recreation cooper shop for making barrels and kegs was built -the Oak Knoll istic of Minnetonka. departments. Minnetonka Mill Company, with Charles H. Burwell as the Located at Hopkins Crossroad on The trail system is designed The role ofparks and recreation departments in the step I V 1 5, `r company manager. By 1881, this was one both sides of a popular route from for use by walkers, joggers to ofthe most productive Flour mills in the ; By the 193o's, Glen Lake contained two grocery stores, Minneapolis to Lake Minnetonka, now and bicyclists of all ages and Step Up To Health initiative is to provide access to U pBeal� re ion roducin u to 0o barrels of filling stations, a post office, a garage and a barber shop. parks, trails and recreation facilities; provide opportu- g P 8 P 4 I -394, Oak Knoll started out as a farming abilities. The Minnetonka flour a da . However, during the gas rationing of the 194os, traffic nities to participate in active recreation; provide lead - Y community, but in the 19zo's, families looking Police Department patrols the•a» through Glen Lake was so light that a storeowner's dog ership in starting community -wide initiatives; and BW� for country places near Minneapolis began buying facilities. Regular trail patrol When the Minnetonka Mill Company would often sleep in the middle ofthe street, undisturbed inform and educate the public about healthy lifestyle choices. Minnetonka Recreation x closed in 1885, unable to compete with for hours! In 1958, Kraemer's store moved to a new shop- land and building homes. The area soon became known by personnel in special police Services is committed to, and excited about, fulfilling this role. i the larger flour mills in Minneapolis, the ping center, and by the 198o's the business, now primarily : as Oak Knoll, named for the forests of oak trees on rolling vehicles occurs throughout property was purchased by Burwell. a hardware store, was in a new building across Excelsior hills. The Oak Knoll community was mostly wiped out in the height of the season. Watch for more news from Minnetonka Recreation Services about the Step Up To Health Boulevard, where it remains today. the 196o's when the highway was widened to four lanes Three Rivers Park District initiative, as well as more information about how recreation services can supportyou in The last mill on the site was a grist mill that ground grain and bridge was built to carry Hopkins Crossroad traffic. rangers patrol the Lake choosing a healthy lifestyle. For more information, call (95 939 for farmers, sold corn meal and manufactured Pettiiohn's ; The original Glen Lake School, located east of Glen Lake on I Today, the only remnants left of this once -vital community ; Minnetonka and Minnesota Rolled Wheat Cereal. In 1895, the mill was demolished. j Excelsior, was replaced in 1911 by a two- classroom brick are the Oak Knoll Lutheran Church congregation and the r ': -. River Bluffs LRT from April While it remained the political center of the township building on Woodhill Road and Excelsior. The building former Oak Knoll School. through November. REGULATIONS FOR CITY OF MINNETONKA TRAILS Minnetonka Mills was no longer its dominant retail center. was enlarged in 1945, and in 1946 Glen Lake School became part of the Hopkins School District. In 196o the 1 Minnetonka Civic Center Some trails are on busy streets and may not have a dedicated bike lane. Therefore, ► Maximum speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Bikers are encouraged City Of v Burwell House these trails may not be appropriate for young and /or inexperienced riders or City Of t0� *sue ; city of Minnetonka purchased the building for use as a Built in 1971, just three years after Minnetonka became to wear helmets. jjKa The Burwell House was built in 1883 by Charles H. Burwell community center, tearing it down in 1990 to make way a city, the wheelchair users. and occupied by members of his family until 1959. It is ; for athletic fields and a skateboard park. Minnetonka /When overtaking fellow trail users, warn them with a bell, not the oldest building in either Minnetonka Mills or the Civic Center Trail facilities whistle, or horn, and say "Passing on your left" or "Passing." city of f4 Glen Lake Sanitarium campus Pass in a single - file line. Minnetonka, ; Located south of Glen Lake on the east side of Eden Prairie ; includes the Restrooms and drinking muni T,1£S ; cant because Henne ; fountains are available at eachoftherivecommunity parks- CivicCenter,Meadowand I Bikers must yield to pedestrians. but it is sign ifi- Road, the Glen Lake Sanitarium was opened in 1916 by city hall, com- in center, Purgatory (ail year), and Lone Lake and Big Willow (seasonally). P tV / You must pick up droppings from your dog. Plastic bags are its history is a County and was senior center, ice arenas, police station and fire station e - provided in dispensers. intertwined one ofthe three #1. Extensive reconstruction ofthe Civic Center grounds Trail Maintenance Trai s with that ofthe _ ; leading tuber- ; took place in 2005-o6, including construction of a new Much ofthe trail system is plowed duringthe winter months, making it usable through- / Dogs must be on close leash. previous milling culosis treat- water treatment plant and construction of new athletic out the year. Cross - country skiing and snowmobiling are prohibited. industries near- ment centers in fields and an amphitheater For outdoor performances. 1 Obey all traffic signs and basic rules of the road. by and for its the world. At location at the the height of ► Stay on improved part of trail. No stopping or loitering. For information call hub of historic the 1930's ► Horses and motorized vehicles (except handicapped) are prohibited. and modern transportation modes. Restoration ofthe tuberculosis 952-93-TRAIL house to its 1894 appearance was completed by the epidemic, 715 people lived at the sanitarium, receiving I Trails close at to p.m. Or visit Minnetonka Historical Society and the city of Minnetonka the best medical treatment available. in 1999 The house is listed on the National Register of www.eminnetonka.com Historic Places, and tours are conducted tune through September. Call (952)939-8200 for more information. j A B C D E F G H I i K L T R A I L D I S T A N C E S --------- MINNETIDN" TRAIL SYSTEM ne - - - 1 ti P4"outh LEGEND ON ROAD., ........................... ............................... OFF ROAD (PAVEW CONCRETE) . .......... .3 'a .3 OFF ROAD (ROCK) .......................... ........ 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A skateboard park has been built in Keewatin next to the baseball fields and playground equipment. The Keewatin City Council approved a bid of $47,352 from 011ie & Co. Indoor Skateboard, Inc. to truck, build and install the park, at a council meeting this summer. The kids in the area have long expressed an interest in i having a skateboard park. The concept was discussed �M several times over the years but due to a lack of funds the -Am council was unable to move forward until recently. # I Through a variety of donations the city was finally able to fund the project. Keewatin MEMBER 0811 LE - N BE 11 78 121 "A lot of people donated a lot of money," said Mayor Tom Sampson, while expressing his gratitude to all those Eq ual "'"F"`'" "'�' �'"'' organizations that made this possible for the kids. L ' Off , ! Y Sampson said the skateboard park provides another form �9 of recreation for kids. He said it gives them a safe place to STAFFING SERV Inc. skateboard so they aren't on the streets. Time Saving Solutions For Your Employment Needs. "It has been keeping the kids busy," said Sampson. "They �ipii @I hJo - are having fun with it. I don't think the people in Keewatin realized how many skateboarders there are." m rant story 1 ext ra�c ui Mike LaBine, lead man for the city crew, said that they have received a lot of great feedback about the skateboard park. Since the completion of the skateboard park, kids have been showing off their skills and displaying their talents on skateboards. "It makes you feel good when you drive by and see them having fun — that's what it's all about," said LaBine. On a recent afternoon, the skateboard park was buzzing with excitement. "It occupies a lot of kids," said Tim Gray, 12, who enjoys skateboarding. Gray said they appreciate the city officials who worked to bring the skateboard park to the city. Elijah Gustafson, 9, and Zach Brantner, 9, concurred. "It's radical," said Gustafson, while looking around at the state -of- the -art equipment which features a center flybox with hip, center flybox without hip, bank wall with kicker, kinked grid box, two rails and QP wall with roll -in stair set. The trio also expressed excitement about having a professional skateboard group provide a demonstration and product toss at the new skateboard park this weekend. TEAM ONC! will be in Keewatin from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. "I think that will be awesome," said Gray. "They will be able to show kids a lot of stuff." The public is invited to attend the skate demonstration and product toss. 0 diggs digg it ?del.icio.us m Memo To: Parks Commissioners From: Jennifer Thoen, Administrative Secretary Date: October 15, 2007 Cc: Eric Johnson, Mary McComber, Kathy Widin, Tom Ozzello Re: City of Oak Park Heights Park and Trail Guide Enclosure 3 of your packet is a quote for printing a park and trail guide similar to the one that the City of Minnetonka has. Should the City decide to prepare and print a park and trail guide, I ask that you provide staff with what you would like to see included on the guide. As with the Minnetonka guide, I think it would be a great idea to provide some history on each park, include park rules, and have some photographs of the parks and park shelters. There will be extra space to fill, so please provide your ideas. Thank you.