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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-2015 Parks Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Monday, February 23, 2015 at City Hall 7:00 p.m. — Oak Park Crossing Park Open House 8:00 p.m. — Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Approve Parks Commission Minutes—February 23, 2015 (1) IV. Department/Commission Liaison Reports A. Arborist B. Public Works Director C. Other/ Commission Liaison Report V. Visitors/Public Comment This is an opportunityfor the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns not on the agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes. VI. Public Hearings: None VII. New Business A. Linear Park Planting Plan—2015 (2) B. Schedule Spring Park Walkthrough (3) VIII. Old Business A. Oak Park Crossing Park Plan IX. Informational A. Next Meeting: Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall B. Council Representative: Tuesday, March 24— Commissioner Eder X. Adjourn Page l of 34 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 2 of 34 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 1 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 23, 2015 at City Hall I. Call to Order: Commissioner Hauble called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Johnson and Weyer, City Administrator Johnson, Public Works Director Kegley, Arborist Widin, Summer Park Program Coordinator Gina Zeuli, and Commission Liaison McComber. Chair Eder arrived during Department/Commission Liaison reports. Absent: Vice Chair Bye. 11. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Weyer, seconded by Commissioner Hauble, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 3-0. III. Approve Parks Commission Minutes —January 26 2015: Commissioner Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Weyer, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 3-0. IV. Department/Commission Liaison Reports: A. Arborist: Arborist Widin reported that winter boulevard tree pruning was completed by St. Croix SavAI"ree. She also reported that arborist training with Lisa Danielson had been going well, and Lisa would be presenting the Linear Park tree planting plan to the Parks Commission at their next meeting. B. Public Works Director. Public Works Director Kegley reported that the warming houses at the ice rinks were open. He stated they would be open as long as weather permitted. C. Other/ Commission Liaison Reports: Commission Liaison McComber reported that the City Council agreed to apply for the three grants that were brought forward at the last Parks Commission meeting. Commissioner Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, moved to accept the Department/Commission Liaison Reports. Carried 4-0. Summer Park Program Coordinator Zeuli provided the Parks Commission with a schedule of the park programming for 2015. She reported she spoke with a representative from PowerUp at Lakeview Hospital who said they were having an awareness week May 9 through 16 and wanted to know of the City wanted to have an activity in Oak Park Heights. City Administrator Johnson suggested that the Public Works garage could possibly serve as a location for the event. Chair Eder requested Zeuli come up with ideas and come back to the Parks Commission with them at their next meeting. V. Adjourn to Worksession: Commissioner Hauble, seconded by Commissioner Weyer, moved to adjourn to a Worksession. Carried 4-0. A. Parks Commission Candidate Interviews B. Oak Park Crossing Park Plan Discussion Page 3 of 34 Parks Commission Minutes February 23, 2015 Page 2 of 3 VI. Reconvene Regular Meeting: Commissioner Hauble called the meeting back into session. VII. Visitors/Public Comment: None VIII. Public Hearings: None IX. New Business: None X. Old Business: A. Oak Park Crossing Park Plan: Commissioner Hauble, seconded by Chair Eder, moved to hold open houses on March 14 at 10:00 a.m. and March 16 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall to present details on the plan. Carried 4-0,. Chair Eder recommended having a board showing the existing conditions, as well as boards showing Options X, Y, and Z. XI: Informational: A. Commissioner Hauble announced that he was moving out of jurisdiction and that was his last meeting with the Parks Commission. Commissioner Hauble, seconded by Chair Eder, moved to direct staff to post an opening on the Parks Commission. Carried 4-0. B. Open House: Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. and Monday, March 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall C. Next Meeting: Monday, Apri 120, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall D. Council Representative: Tuesday, March 24—Commissioner Eder XII. Adjournment: Commissioner Hauble, seconded by Chair Eder, moved to adjourn the meeting. Carried 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Pinski Deputy Clerk Page 4 of 34 F 2 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd Me Box 2007 o Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone{651}439-4439•Fax 439-0574 Memorandum To: Andy Kegley, Public Works Director Cc: Parks Commission From: Lisa Danielson, Arborist Date: 03/11/2015 !'fie: Linear Park Planting 2015 Attached is a copy of the Linear Park Planting Plan, plant list and estimated project cost. I'll give a brief presentation of the project at the March 16t" Park Commission meeting, but below is a synopsis of the project. In 2013, there were several resident concerns in regards to overhanging boxelder trees along the property boundary of Linear Park and the homes along 56th Street N and Novak Ave N. The area was inspected by the Arborist and it was reported that there were several poor form• boxelder trees and others showing decay in the area. These trees were a potential risk to the residential properties in the area. Arborist Kathy Widin recommended that the City remove these trees. Buckthorn was also reported to be a problem in the area. A volunteer buckthorn removal day was organized by the Arborist and City Clerk. Several truckloads of buckthorn were removed from the area with the help of eight (8) volunteers, the Arborist and City Clerk during this event. After tree and buckthorn removal work was completed, several residents voiced concerns that the wooded area seemed a bit bare. Kathy Widin developed a planting plan to enhance the wooded area by planting a variety of different species trees and shrubs. The plants included in the attached plan will improve wildlife habitat, fill in the gaps left by previously removed trees and buckthorn, and improve the view looking into the park from the residential area. I sought quotes to complete the project, from providing the selected trees and shrubs to planting on site; all three companies provided a quote. Instant Green Tree Planting, Inc. provided the lowest quote; therefore I'll make the recommendation that they be awarded the project. TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 5 of 34 f yA41 .. 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Dennis Ullom, President ITNS*I'A 343 — 120th Street Roberts, WI 54023 715-749-3730 651-777-2509 715-749-3731 Fax From: Lisa Danielson [mailta:LDanielsonncityofoakparkheights.com] Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 1:49 PM To: dullom instantgreentreeplanting_com Subject: City of Oak Park Heights Linear Park Planting Plan Dennis, Here is the information that we talked about on the phone today for the City of Oak Park Heights Linear Park Planting Plan. Attached is an ArcMap plan of the area and a landscape sketch of the area. f need to have quotes and everything together by the 12th. Plant List is as follows: Bicolor Oak 2 Basswood 1 Pagoda dogwood 5 Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry (multi stem) 9 Red Oak 2 Paper Birch 1 Ironwood 5 Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry (single stem) 3 River Birch 3 Mountain Ash 3 Red Maple 1 Buckeye 1 Nannyberry 3 Hackberry 1 f Page 8 of 34 Total=40 We are looking to get the trees in diameters around 2 inches. As far as the quote goes please include the plant pricing, transport, digging, planting, mulch and a 1 yr guarantee. Thank you, Lisa Danielson 651-775-6177 2 Page 9 of 34 Proposal ABRAHAMSON NURSERIES E433 1 St.Croix Trail North 210p Tower Drive 1257 State Road 35 andia,MN 55073 Stillwater,MN 55082 St.Croix Falls,WI 54024 433-2431 439-2140 715-483-3040 To: C17Y OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Date: 2/25/2015 LINEAR PARK Zip: Contact: LISA DANIALSON e hereby to furnish material and labor-Complete in accordance w Ph one. 43 th pecifications below of: $15,183.00 WITH CASH/CHECK(ADD 3%IF PAYING WITH CREDIT CARD) be made as follows: In full upon completion. All material is guaranteed to be as spenfied.ql!work to 6e completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard Practices.Any alteration from specifications below involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders,and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate.All agreements contingent upon strikes,accidents,or delays beyond our control.Owner to carry fire,tornado and other necessary insurance.Our workers are fully covered by Workman's Com ensation Insurance. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Note:This proposal may be withdrawn a)Any person or company supplying labor or materials for this improvement to our roe by us if not accepted within 30 days. property if that person or company is not paid for the contributions. y prop rtY may file a lien against your b)Under Minnesota law,you have the right to pay persons who supplied labor or materials for this improvement directly anc deduct this amount from our contract price,or withhold the amounts due them from us until 120 days after completion of the improvement unless we give you a lien waiver signed by persons who supplied any labor or materials for the improvement and who gave you timely notice. We are pleased to submit the following estimate for: QTY. DESCRIPTION 2 SWAMP WHITE OAK SIZE 2 NORTHERN RED OAK #25 1 BASSWOOD(AMERICAN LINDEN) 425 9 AUTUMN BRILLIANCE SERViCE8ERRY(SINGLE STEM} 2"B&B 3 AUTUMN BRILLIANCE SERVICEBERRY(MULTI STEM} T B&B 1 WHITESPIRE BIRCH 3 RIVER BIRCH #25 1 RED MAPLE #25 1 HACKBERRY 2 3 NANNYBERRY* #25 5 IRONWOOD* 2"B&B 1 OHIO BUCKEYE* 2"B&B 5 PAGODA DOGWOOD* 2 B&B 3 SHOWY MOUNTAIN ASH* 1.75"B&B `PLANTS WILL BE ORDERED IN 2"B&B 7 YARDS HARDWOOD SHREDDED MULCH 'INSTALL TREE R1NG5 AROUND EACH TREE ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: The above Prices,4 specifications nsand co conditions are satisfactory oryand are KheCebylaccepted. $15,183.00 You are authorized to do the work as specified.Payment will be made as stated above. Acceptance Date: Signature: Page 10 of 34 �Th Out Back Nursery & Landscaping 15280 110" Street South OUT Hastings, MN 55033 SAC N tl iiSE RY 651-438-2771 ext.12 8� 651-438-3816 fax erik @outbacknursery.com 109Y and Kor�'cd\�J� Attached Notes Proposal No. 3314 3.06.2015 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Linear Park Planting Proposal PLANT SCHEDULE QTY SIZE LATIN NAME COMMON NAME MATERIAL LABOR 2 2" BB Quercus bicolor Swam White Oak 800.00 592.00 1 2" BB Tilia americana American Basswood 340.00 296.00 5 #15C Comus alternifolia TF Pa oda Dogwood TF 600.00 740.00 9 6` BB Amefanchier'Autumn Brilliance' Service be multi-stem 28$0.00 2331.00 2 2" BB Quercus rubra Red Oak 840.00 592.00 1 #25C Betula a rifera TF Pa er Birch TF 185.00 259.00 1.75" 5 BB Ostrya vir iniana Ironwood 1800.00 1110,00 1.75" 3 BB Amelanchier'Autumn Brilliance' Serviceber F 1260.00 666.00 3 2" BB Betula ni ra TF River Birch TF 1140.00 888.00 3 #15C Sorbus decora Show Mountain Ash 480.00 444.00 1 2"" BB rubrum Red Maple 400.00 296.00 1 *10C Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye 194.00 148.00 3 #7C Viburnum lenta o Nann ber 8525 105 QO 1 2" BB Celtis occidentalis Hackber 400.00 296.00 1 Plant Layout/staked locations 390.00 10 c. Shredded Pine Bark Mulch 4'diameter each/25 c. . 450.00 740.00 1 Watering Services 500.00 3 Delive of Materials Mobilization 460.00 11864.25 10853.00 TOTAL 22717.25 t Page 11 of 34 ���V Out Back Nursery & Landscaping 15280 110th Street South OUT Hastings, MN 55033 NBAC & 651-438-2771 ext.12 651-438-3816 fax erik @outbacknursery.com �c��OSY and Ho�'�` Attached Notes Proposal No. 3314 3.06.2015 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Linear Park Planting Proposal Note: As per area specified by documents by Lisa Danielson of Public Works. Her contact number is 651-775-6177. Note: Additional watering of plants by public works should be made during the 2015 growing season to ensure proper establishment of plants, on an as-needed basis. Note: One year warranty: We will replace once, any tree or shrub which fails to grow within one growing season from date of installation (including labor, if planted by us) provided the plants have been properly cared for and the account is being paid. We reserve the right to check plantings and make recommendations if necessary. We are not responsible for damage to underground utilities not located by"One Call" services. (Example: Irrigation systems, dog fencing, private power and gas lines etc.) There is not guarantee on: deer browsing damage, rabbit damage or vandalism. Project Total: $22,717.25 Payment Terms: 50% down payment with signed contract; balance due upon completion of work. 2 Page 12 of 34 Park Walkthrou h Notes - May 2414 Listed below are comments provided from Park Commissioners self-guided park walk through in May 2014. St. Croix Crossing Park • Add Plantings • Finish Park • Add a bike Rack • Add swings/swing set • Add recreational Activity/exercise equipment Cover Park • Build new shelter • Concrete rink Valley View Park • Replace V.V. Entrance Road (In progress) and parking lot • Clean up downed branches (Complete) • Replace park fence • Extend the concrete pavilion Brekke Park • Take care of maintenance issues from vandalism (Complete) • Add garbage cans to disc golf course Autumn Hills • Add smoker outpost to park pavilion Sdvaer Park • Repaint Tennis Court Page 13 of 34 k PARK WALl4THROUGH NOTES Date: Monday September 17, 2012 Parks visited: Cover, Valley View, Brekke, Swager and Autumn Hills Present: Cover: Mary M, Marty H, Dan E, Eric J, Andy K Valley View: Mary M, Marty H, Dan E, Eric J, Andy K Brekke: Mary M, Marty H, Dan E, Eric J, Andy K Swager: Mary M, Marty H, Dan E, Eric J, Andy K Autumn Hills: Mary M, Marty H, Tim K, Eric J, Andy K 0 Larry V walked independently and submitted a report The Park commission met at Cover Park and began the fall 2012 waikthrough at 5:00 PM. The following are comments, suggestions for improvement and items discussed at the parks walkthrough. COVER PARK Capital Items: o Build a new park shelter on the north side of the park Potentially keep footprint of old building for additional restrooms after new shelter is built m Consider adding parking in place of old building Maintenance Items: a Pull stakes from mature trees Trim broken branches on park trees o Repair hockey board fence on south side Comments or Suggestions: * Consider garden club to help maintain the east hill garden * Consider reducing the garden size and planting grass with patches of flower beds Page 14 of 34 VALLEY VIEW PARE( Capital Items: © Consider long term fix for entrance road * Consider fence replacement Connect 581h Street Trail through woods to Valley View Park Maintenance Items: o Paint doors and rails Replant dead plants * Replace outlet covers with heavy duty fixtures Comments or Suggestions: BREKKE PARK Capital Items: 6 Add net tower climing structure to open park land north of playground 0 Add swings to lower and Upper playgrounds ® Add garbage container to new park shelter 6 Replace the stairs leading to the lower warming house Maintenance Items: Cap the electrical conduit at the open park pavilion 6 Blow debris off the upper playground pad * Caulk edge of cement ramp leading to the main Brekke shelter area (between walk and building) Patch stairs until they can be replaced Comments or Suggestions: o Consider grooming trails for a cross country ski trail or adding X country ski trails to parks. Page 15 of 34 SWAGER PARK Capital Items: G Replace playground Consider slurry sealing trails Maintenance Items: c Paint shelter fascia ® Replace trail maps Comments or Suggestions: AUTUNIVi HILLS Capital Items: 0 Add tables to park Add a refrigerator and a microwave to the kitchen 0 Maintenance Items: • Replace outlet covers with heavy duty fixtures • Replace the missing fire extinguisher in the kitchen • Remove fence posts from mature trees • Replace light lens covers— many of them are cracked • Clean interior roof cupola and windows Comments or Suggestions: New Park Playground: Add water source (Temporary) Add igloo cooler- enclosed and locked (similar to those seen on golf courses). Page 16 of 34 PARK: WALKTHROUGH MOTES Date: Monday May 21, 2012 Parks visited: Cover, Valley View, Brekke, and Swager Present: Cover: Andy K, Marty H, Court M Valley View: Andy K, Marty H, Court M, David B Brekke: Andy K, Marty H, Court M, David B, Mary M, Larry V Swager: Andy K, Marty H, Court M, David B, Mary M, Larry V The Parks Commission executed the spring 2012 parks walkthrough on Monday May 21, 2012 beginning at 5:30 PM at Cover Park. The following are notes and suggestions for improvements as discussed during the event. COVER PARK Capital Items: a None as future work is pending Maintenance Items: Add mulch to playground area Power wash and seal wooden benches Stripe parking lot Consider: Open cover for public use during summer Page 17 of 34 VALLEY VIEW PARK Capital Items: Q Add concrete path around playground area as a permanent border Q Replace fencing (Request for P.W. to track hours/work orders repairing fence) o Request to have staff obtain quotes for mason to construct concrete posts c Begin funding building replacement Maintenance Items: C Fix leaking faucet under shelter Cover electric outlets with industrial covers (break resistant) m Replace dead bushes/plantings Q Add mulch under swings BREKKE PARK Capital Items: Add concrete path around playground area as a permanent border Q Add swings Q Fund building replacement (Pillars showing signs of age) Maintenance Items: Add ADA ramp to pathway leading to small shelter a Fix broken parts on the train © Rake out mulch and cover areas with heavy traffic Q Concrete disc golf tee boxes { e Trim trees along fence line o Add benches closer to playground area Q Replace outlet covers with industrial covers (break resistant) o Repaint game lines on pleasure rink Q VAA— Remove soccer nets from upper ball field backstop C Blow off upper playground turf 0 Power wash/seal wooden bench at upper playground Q Stripe parking lot D Place a grill at small shelter area 9 Patch concrete pillars at large shelter Patch asphalt steps for smooth transition between platform and stair board Q Add mulch to play area Page 18 of 34 WAGER PARK Capital Items: e Fence replacement 0 Find playground equipment replacement a Replace hydrant Maintenance Items: Consult with Kathy Re: planted trees in Blvd. Reseal shelter ceiling boards * Paint shelter soffit and fascia Page 19 of 34 �o CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 2011 PARK WALKTHROUGH SATURDAY OCTOBER 1,20119:30 AM— 11:00 AM The Park Commission held the fall 2011 park walkthrough on October I" beginning at Cover Park. The commission subsequently visited Valley View. Swager, Autumn Hills and concluded at Brekke Park for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new shelter. The following are improvemctits, suggestions or ideas that the commissioners shared during the "alkthroutrh. COVER PARK • Remove ring supports from trees. —COMPLETED BY STAFF • Purchase new mats foa•hockev rink VALLEY VIEW PARK • Consider removin-trees on the east side of the park for a view of Perro Creek. • Consider dog park location @ south east corner of park—overlooking the valley. SWAGER PARK • Remove the broken dog waste trash can. • Move waste containers closer to the dog waste bag dispenser and closer to the trail. AUTUMN HILLS PARK • Remove ring supports from trees. • Remove unneeded tree support posts • I-lammer playground border spikes to be flush with border surface • Black dirt and seed bare spots from tree removal. U:1Park Commission\Park walkthrough notesTall 2011 walkthrough notes.doc Page 20 of 34 • Cut swale to allow for drainage away from the shelter. —2012 PROJEC T • Remove tree stump just south west of the shelter. BREKKE PARK • Remove trash cans chained to trees • Replace tattered trash cans and place closer to the playground area/shelter/trail • Install a permanent garbage receptacle next to the new shelter • Install ADA ramp to @ trail to new shelter. UAPark Cornmission\Park wall through no€es'Tall 2011 walk-through no€es.doc Page 21 of 34 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SPRING 2011 PARK WALKTHROUGH MONDAY MAY 18, 2011 6:00-7:OOPM The 2011 park commission walkthrough commenced on April 18, 2011 and began at Cover Park. The walk through at Brekke Park and Autturin Hills Park is scheduled for May, 2011. Most items for discussion at the April park walkthrough were maintenance items that the City can complete in house or with local contractors. COVER PARK 0 Trim or remove ash tree on west bank of walking trail from parking lot to building 0 Fix conduit on hockey light pole —crack in conduit may exposed wires a Caulk cracks in Cover warming house walls • Remove broken and abandoned speaker wire from building 0 Power wash benches@ shelter • Obtain quotes to woodchip flower garden—Completed in April 2011 9 Add spread mulch around trees U:\Park CommissionTark walkihrough notLsNSpring 2011 walkthrough notes doe Page 22 of 34 VALLEY VIEW PARK. • Remove scrap wood at entrance • Clean up limbs including those fallen on shelter roof • Fix railing @ pavilion • Fix dip in green slide(playground equipment repair)—end of slide collects water • Remove graffiti on rear(east face) of shelter • Cut and remove fallen birch tree • Replace electrical out let covers @ pavilion • Remove or replace displaced grill in picnic area • General park clean-up • Replace main entrance road - Research recycled tires for road • Research purchasing signs for"bumps" in main entrance road S WAGER PARK • Replace basketball netting-as needed • Weed playground area • Light out- south light needs to be changed • Mulch trees • For map update- place"you are here." star at map locations UAPark CarnmissionTark walk-through noteslSOrino 2011 walktltraugh notcs,doc Page 23 of 34 p,�� Fall 2010 Park Walk-through Page 1 September 18"x, 2010 The park walkthrough commenced at 4:00 AM on Saturday September 18, 2010. Parks were visited in the order listed for discussion, Present: Dan Eder, Larry Viers, Mary McComber, Andy Kegley COVER PARK No discussion on park updates, all items discussed can be completed as standard operation maintenance. Weed the parking lot Weed the playground area Add mulch to the playground area Add mulch to the hillside flower garden VALLEY VIEW PARK Discussion points: A Replace valley view park drive and parking lot Replace the fence between park boundary and residents property lines a Potential disc golf course addition/extension @ Ash pit site Potential sledding hill @ Ash pit site * Replace the ADA ramp to extend the turn clearance at the shelter (in conjunction with road replacement) Discussion of neighbors "adopting" park gardens and perhaps trail sections The following can be completed as standard maintenance by in house staff: Replace the door"sweeps" at the shelter restrooms Add a concrete pad to place existing bench overlooking playground area. Paint rails and doors BREKKE PARK Discussion points: • Add at least one more trash can to the lower playground area • Replace lower park playground equipment — with the replacement the lay out could be changed to extend north and south rather than east and west. G Add benches around playground equipment Page 24 of 34 Fall 2010 Park walkthrough f Page 2 September 18th, 2010 Commissioners discussed potentially holding a work session to discuss and or plan updates to the Brekke Park playground equipment. The commission requested from staff, an overview of the existing layout and equipment to aid in the discussion. SWAGER PARK Discussion points: Replace the tables under the shelter to match other parks Consider creating a natural berm rather than replacing the existing fence Q Replace playground equipment (non- conductive) o Add climbing wall The following can be completed as standard maintenance by in house staff. C Replace basketball hoop netting AUTUMN HILLS PARK Discussion points: Commission noted continued desire to build an amphitheater at Autumn Hills park Add sidewalk on south side of park shelter ® Replace gutter ends with concrete swales or drain the © Add mulch to existing playground area The following can be completed as standard maintenance by in house staff: Remove dead pine tree (on south west corner of shelter) Remove unneeded tree support posts Paint pavilion ceiling Seal crack on south side of shelter patio Add smokers post ash tray Page 25 of 34 ift � ova Z City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd N.•Box 2007*Oak Park heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax 439-0574 Spring 2010 Park Walk-Through Date: 04/19/2010 Bold type indicates comments& notes from walk through Time: 5:30 PM *Represents items that can be completed as P.W.operations Cover Park Item Item Description 1.1 Basket Ball Court: • . Potentially replace chains/netting * 1aitufnir}�rus� cart s€tx#aee.Potentially route&fill cracks 1.2 Hockey Rink • Replace wood boards with composite or plastic. • Repair backstop fe n ce alo,tl;north end of the hockey rink(P.W.to complete this before winter).* • Replace broken boards at existing rinks* 1.3 Pail:shelter Rehab plumbing-for three consecutive years during extreme cold periods the sanitary pipes in the building freeze and create a wastewater hack up when sinks or toilets are used. * Add an exterior door to the south side(Women's)restrootn. * Consider rehabbing or replacing building with a picnic shelter for public use. • Consider trickling water on a daily basis duringextreme cold temps* 1.4 Miscellaneous Items Rehab bituminous trail from the north par-king lot to the shelter • Add another picnic table. • Replace the existing Eclipse Hydrant with a standard facer Hydrant for winter flooding. Notes: Lack of parking at Cover Park is an issue to address Explore making sign to prohibit foul language in the shelters TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 26 of 34 Valley View Park Item Item Description 1.5 Parking Lot • Replace the entrance road into the park.GIP? • Replace the parking lot and curb. CIP? 1.6 Shelter • Replace fascia and soffit 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* 1.7 Grounds • Plant small shrubs and add 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 ElayZEound uipment • -Electrified-Generate alternative ideas for park use. a-1 I 4aekboar d, 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 is 1.10 T n u (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. 7 TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 27 of 34 Brekke Park Item Item Description 1.12 Hockey Rink • Replace rotten wood boards with composite or plastic. 1.13 She1_ter • Replace the shelter ceiling. 1.14 Stairs • Rehab/replace stairs on the east side of the shelter. Patching complete 1.15 Play E;auipn1= • Replace the play equipment at the west playground. • Replace the play equipment at the main playground area. • Remove the slide sand box(Slide removed in 2004). Add digging equipment 1.16 T_ Lees r • Kathy W and Andy K to discuss buckthorn management plan at Brekke Park. • Tree trimming along north property line. 1.17 r unds • Replace trail from 53rd Street N to Brekke Park patched fall 2009 • Upkeep/reestablish the rock retaining wall along the bit trail to Osgood Ave. Summer park crew* • Remove/Fix the fence on the north property line near Osgood Ave. On hold until 2010 1.18 Basketball Court • Replace tke Mackboa a Explore new netting/chains • e. Explore routing and crack seal Notes: Post no parking sign @ Osgood entrance to trail*(Complete) Explore adding grills near playground area Add digging equipment to existing sand box Explore options to remove trip hazards from disc golf course Paint train equipment* Patch stairs with asphalt hot mix* (Complete) 3 TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 28 of 34 Autumn Hills Park Item item Description 1.19 r d • Install sprinkler system around shelter(Approximately$15,000) 1.20 MisceIlaneous • Install a horseshoe pit, • Restroom Faucets need repair open in 2010 jmmediat4y)- Address of park Notes: 4 TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 29 of 34 City ®f Oak Park Heights 14168 0A I':u"k Bk d Ke Boy 2007*(}ash P,'Vk i deiL-tits. MN 5-5482+Phone(651)439-4439 0 Pax 439-0574 Fall 2009 Park Walk-Through Date: 09,21/09 Bold type���s comments&notes from walk through Time: 6:00PM " Represents items that can be completed as P.W.operations Cover Park Item Item Description 1.1 Basket Ball f ours ° l eplac-e4mckboaf"n44io4p: Potentially replace chains/netting ° -t su--faee.Potentially route&fill cracks 1.2 Hockey 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` 1.3 Perk 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) restroom. • Consider rehabbing or replacing building with a picnic shelter for public use. • Consider trickling water on a daily basis during extreme cold temps* 1.4 isct2llaneous Items Rehab bituminous trail from the north parking lot to the shelter Add another picnic table. Replace the existing Eclipse Hydrant with a standard racer Hydrant for winter flooding. Notes: Lack of parking at Cover Park is an issue to address Explore making sign to prohibit foal language in the shelters TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 30 of 34 Valley View Park Item Item Description 1.5 Parking Lot • Replace the entrance road into the park.CIP? • Replace the parking lot and curb. CIP? 1.6 Shelte r • 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.* 1.7 • Rehab horseshoe pit C)supply horseshoe rental at city hall* f� • Plant small shrubs and add 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 Playground&Equipment • -Electrified- Generate alternative ideas for park use. Replace the hasketball baekbeafEl. 1.9 Grounds 4 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. 2 TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 31 of 34 Brekke Park Item item Description 1.12 Hockey_RinEc • Replace rotten wood boards with composite or plastic. 1.13 $ elter • Replace the shelter ceiling. 1.14 Stairs • Rehab/replace stairs on the east side of the shelter. Patching complete 1.15 Play Equipment • Replace the play equipment at the west playground. • Replace the play equipment at the main playground area. • Remove the slide sand box(Slide removed in 2004). Add 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 Grounds • Replace trail from 53rd Street N to Brekke Park Patched fall 2009 • Upkeep/reestablisli the rock retaining wall along the bit trail to Osgood Ave. Summer park crew* • Remove/Fix the fence on the north property line near Osgood Ave. On hold until 2010 1.18 Basketball CouLt • Rephice4 ti '. ~ d Explore new netting/chains ' e. Explore routing and crack seal Notes: Post no parking sign @ Osgood entrance to trail*(Complete) Explore adding grills near playground area Add digging equipment to existing sand box Explore options to remove trip hazards from disc golf course Paint train equipment* Patch stairs with asphalt hot mix*(Complete) 3 TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 32 of 34 Autumn HMIs Park Item Item Description I 1.19 Grounds • Install sprinkler system around shelter(Approximately$15,000) 1.20 Misce_ liane�U • Install a horseshoe pit • Restroom Faucets need repair(PAM to address this issue open in 20IQ )• Address at park Notes: 4 TREE CITY U.S.A. Page 33 of 34 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 34 of 34