PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2018 ANNUAL REPORT

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1 PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2018 ANNUAL REPORT DIVISIONS Administration Forestry Park Maintenance Gardens Recreation MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the Park & Recreation Department to plan, develop, maintain, preserve and provide quality programs, services and facilities to meet the needs of residents for a safe and clean park environment within resources available. VISION In five years, St. Cloud s Park & Recreation Department will be recognized by residents and visitors as a high quality organization that helps ensure world-class opportunities for parks, open space and recreational pursuits.

2 Park and Recreation Organizational Chart 2018 MAYOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES/FACILITIES 1 DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION (Range 26 - UNC) 1 PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE SUPERVISOR (Range 9- AFS) PARK RECREATION 1 RECREATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (Range 19 - UNC) 1 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (Range 19-CNB) 1 WHITNEY OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (Range 11 - AFS) 1 REC. MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (Range 12 - AFS) 1 REC. PROGRAMMER (Range 12 - AFS) PARK MAINTENANCE FORESTRY GARDENS 1 REC. PROGRAMMER (Range 12 - AFS) 1 HVY. EQUIP. OPERATOR II (Range 11 - AFS) 1 FORESTRY SUPERVISOR (Range 12 - CNB) 1 GARDENS SUPERVISOR (Range 13 - CNB) 1 REC. TECHNICIAN (Range 5 - AFS) 2 HVY. EQUIP. MECHANIC (Range 12) 1 HVY. EQUIP. OPERATOR I (Range 10 - AFS) 2 EQUIP. OPERATOR II (Range 9 - AFS) 4 TREE TRIMMER/EQUIP. OPERATOR II (Range 9 - AFS) 1 GARDENS ASST. (ROSE SPEC.) (Range 6 - AFS) 3/4 GARDENS ASST. (MAINTENANCE) (Range 6 - AFS) 1 WHITNEY BUILDING MAINT. (.50) (Range 5 - AFS) 1 EQUIP. OPERATOR (Range 7 - AFS) 3/4 GARDENS ASST. (Range 6 - AFS) 3 EQUIP. OPERATOR I (50%) (Range 7 - AFS)

3 PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION PARK & RECREATION OFFICE th Street South St. Cloud MN Phone: (320) Fax (320) Website: PARK MAINTENANCE OFFICE 1506 Third Avenue South St. Cloud, MN Phone: (320) Fax: (320) MUNSINGER/CLEMENS GARDENS OFFICE 1563 Riverside Drive S.E. St. Cloud, MN Phone: (320) GARDENS GIFT SHOP 1399 Kilian Boulevard S.E. St. Cloud, MN Sub-Contractor: Village Pharmacy & Gift Phone: (320) WHITNEY RECREATION CENTER GYM OFFICE 1529 Northway Drive St. Cloud, MN Phone: (320) FAX: (320)

4 PARK AND RECREATION STAFF ADMINISTRATION Scott Zlotnik VACANT (not funded) Jessica Schaefer FORESTRY VACANT (not funded) Aaron Keppers VACANT (not funded) GARDENS Nia Primus Debra Keiser Kurt Binnie VACANT (not funded) MAINTENANCE Chris Zabinski Gary Evens Robert Luebesmier Steve Blommer Allan Kersting Troy Johnson Russell Linn Arlan Rausch Hayden Lane Leroy Huling James Warzecha VACANT (not funded) VACANT (not funded) RECREATION Vacant (not funded) Marci Sussenguth Steve Krueger Lynn Neumann Gregory Simon David Kroll Lou Tran VACANT (not funded) VACANT (not funded) Park and Recreation Director Assistant Park Director Office Supervisor Forestry Supervisor Tree Trimmer (3) Tree Trimmer Positions Gardens Supervisor Gardens Assistant - Rose Specialist 75% Gardens Assistant - Maintenance 75% Gardens Assistant Park Maintenance Supervisor Heavy Equipment Mechanic Heavy Equipment Mechanic Heavy Equipment Operator II Heavy Equipment Operator I Equipment Operator II Equipment Operator II Equipment Operator I Equipment Operator I, 50% (Shared Position) Equipment Operator I, 50% (Shared Position) Equipment Operator I, 50% (Shared Position) Equipment Operator I Laborer Recreation Director Park and Recreation Program Supervisor Recreation Programmer Recreation Programmer Whitney Operations Assistant Building Maintenance Supervisor Building Maintenance Worker, 50% (Shared Position) Clerical Technician Custodian

5 PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Section 235:00 of City Code created and established an advisory board known as the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. The Mayor appoints members of the advisory board for a term of three years, without compensation, not to exceed two full terms. The duties of the board are primarily to study and determine the park and recreational needs of the City and to make recommendations to the Mayor in respect thereof, including general and specific matters of policies and of recreational programs in furtherance of said needs of the City. The Board generally meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers; the meetings are televised. Occasionally the Board may hold additional meetings to allow public information relating to proposed park improvements. MEMBERS TERM EXPIRES Karla Donlin June 2019 Jennifer Foley June 2021 Troy Fritz June 2019 Buddy King June 2020 Chase Larson, Chair June 2021 Erin Perry June 2021 Ex Officio Members Dave Masters, City Council Appointed by the City Council Jake Anderson, Planning Appointed by the Planning Commission Commission Jennifer Noble, Vice Chair, ISD 742 Appointed by I.S.D. 742

6 2018 PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES $3,693,520 $574,066 $1,193,128 $355,770 $1,570,556 General Fund - Administration General Fund - Parks/Forestry Special Revenue - Gardens General Fund - Recreation 2018 PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND $1,673,657 $19,955 $634,130 $858,232 $37,852 $99,165 Whitney Dam Removal Project Butler Park/Riverwalk Land Acquisition Beaver Island Trail Phase #8 Beaver Island Trail Phase #3 Misc. Park Improvement Fund $24,323

7 PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Highlights in 2018: The year 2018 was a challenging yet gratifying period for the Park & Recreation Department. One challenge in the next term will be to effectively deliver park & recreational services to the public within available resources. Staff must also continue to seek additional public and private funds to provide the proper care, maintenance and programming to the rapidly growing park system. The Department succeeded in the following categories for 2018: Staff Changes: 2018 has allowed for LeRoy Huling to become the newest 50/50 shared EO1. Alan Smith transferred to the Public Utilities Department allowing Lou Tran to be hired as the new Building Maintenance Worker (50/50 shared position with Aging Services). One continued challenge facing the Park & Recreation Department for 2018 is the number of current vacant positions and the ability to continue to provide current service levels for the growing park and recreation system. In addition, the eminent threat of the Emerald Ash Borer drawing ever closer to the City of St. Cloud will challenge our Forestry Department personnel without future staffing additions. Recreational Programming: Many new and exciting opportunities have and will continue to become available to our customers. Park & Recreation desires to continue to cultivate public recreational opportunities within our community. A review of all highlights can be found in the Recreation section of this report. Equipment Purchases: Capital outlay was provided for equipment purchases in the 2018 budget. $30,000 was expended for two new mowing units; $10,000 for a utility sprayer/fertilizer unit; $7,000 for a Gardens utility vehicle; and $25,000 for a ball field refinisher for the Whitney Sports Complex. Park and Building Improvements: Capital outlay was also provided for park and building improvements in the 2018 budget. $30,000 was expended for wading pool maintenance and $50,000 was expended for refurbishment of the Whitney Recreation Center wooden gym floor. The department was successful in submitting a Community Development Block Grant application and received $60,000 to procure playground equipment for Rotary East Park. The playground equipment will be installed during Trail Development: The long-range goals for trail development are to provide connections through the City to the north; west, to the Lake Wobegon Trail; and, to the south, to Warner Lake County Park. The Beaver Island Trail Phase #8 Project planning was significantly advanced in anticipation of receiving

8 $480,000 in federal funds in July of Advancements were also made to facilitate the future River Walk Project by completing a master plan in Local Option Sales Tax and Park Improvement Fund Projects: In 2018, the following projects were completed or significant progress was made to enhance: multiple land acquisitions; Butler Park Improvement Project; Whitney Regional Park Dam Removal and Streambank Restoration Project completion; Beaver Island Trail Phase #8 planning and professional services; and project close out regarding the Beaver Island Trail Phase #3 project. Park Reserve Fund Projects: The Park Reserve Fund budget provided $40,000 for the Lake George Parking Lot Refurbishment Project. Two plats were approved by the City that contained parkland dedication; $87,992 in funds were deposited in the Park Reserve account for in-lieu-of parkland dedication fees (Crest View Village $76,032; Parkview Estates $11,960). Public/Private Partnerships: The City Park & Recreation system annually receives substantial support from volunteers, advisory groups, grants, civic organizations and neighborhood associations. In 2018, the Department received $456,090 in grants, gifts and contributions. The following noteworthy contributions/grants were received in 2018: Central Minnesota Community Foundation - Clemens Family Fund - Provided $100,000 to support the Gardens. Central Minnesota Community Foundation - Friends of the Gardens - Provided $35,000 to support the Gardens. Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society - Donated $10,000 to support park vehicle equipment purchases within the Gardens. St. Cloud School District (ISD742) - Provided $87,000 to support the Lake George Parking Lot Refurbishment Project. Recreation Programming Donations - $44,300 was received to support youth athletic program sponsorships (baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball and special events). MNDNR - $117,516 in MNDNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant funds were received to support the Whitney Park Sauk River Dam Removal and Streambank Restoration Project. MNDNR - $28,011 in MNDNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant funds were received to support the native vegetation restoration work and oak wilt removal located at River Bluffs Regional Park. Volunteer Program Hours 1,572 hours were logged by volunteers for Park & Trail Land Acquisitions/Depositions: The City completed one land disposal opportunity in 2018 which transferred ownership of Hope Park (0.81 acres) to Anna Marie s Alliance and the St. Cloud HRA. The City in 2018 has

9 acquired 78.5 new acres of lands that were added to Riverside Regional Park and George Friedrichs Park. Miscellaneous Projects: The Park & Recreation Department staff continues to manage and perform new projects and programs, as well as accomplish major maintenance items such as: Alley right-of-way trimming and pruning program Boulevard and street tree pruning/removal program Awarded a Tree City USA Award for the 39th consecutive year by the National Arbor Day Foundation Delivered ice skating opportunities city-wide as well as opened Lake George for skating Operation, maintenance and guarding of wading pools and splash pads city-wide Delivery of the aquatics, sports complex, field-house and special event recreational programs Supported community events including: Granite City Days, Liberty Block Party, 4 th of July Fireworks Event, Hockey Day MN and Summertime by George! Park Planning: The Park & Recreation Department was involved with major planning activities that engaged consultants, special interest groups and the public. Major planning highlights: the Heritage Park Skate Plaza Relocation Project; worked in cooperation with the St. Cloud Rotary and Mississippi Partners to complete a formal master plan for the City of St. Cloud Riverwalk; planned and coordinated annual grant program submittals to MNDNR, Greater Minnesota Regional Park & Trails Commission and other agencies for park and trail projects. Planning groups and task forces have also been established to advise and make recommendations on certain City issues, park projects and park planning issues. Park administrative staff attends these group meetings, and often are charged with organizing and managing some of these groups. In 2018, staff was involved in the following: Friends of the Gardens Advisory Group St. Cloud Park & Recreation Advisory Board Rotary Summertime by George event planning Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Group Neighborhood Association meetings 4 th of July Fireworks Event Planning Committee Stormwater Regulation Compliance Group Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society Board of Directors Riverwalk Master Planning Oversight Committee Park & Recreation Master Planning Advisory Committee

10 Park & Recreation Department Performance Measures Population 66,503 66,855 67,145 65,842 65,633 65,986 66,297 66,297 66,297 66,297 66,297 Mini and Neighborhood Parks Acres of mini and neighborhood parks Acres per 1000 persons Natural Acres Developed Acres Regional and Community Parks Acres of regional and community parks Acres per 1000 persons Natural Acres Developed Acres Total Acres of Parks Acres per 1000 persons Annual budget cost per acre $1,527 $1,446 $1,474 $1,979 $2,032 $2,055 $2,116 $2,005 $2,138 $2,119 $2,195 Park & Recreation Number of FT employees Number of seasonal employees Number FTEs per 1000 persons Revenue from fees and charges $ 424,484 $ 393,012 $ 408,918 $ 411,808 $423,631 $436,529 $425,100 $453,500 $404,935 $372,842 $367,800 (Note: 2011 was the first annual tracking year for the newly combined Park & Recreation Department.) 3,000,000 Park & Recreation Department Carbon Footprint lbs of CO2 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500, , , ,091 1,703,486 1,880,580 1,845,979 2,165,420 2,291,060 2,086,130 2,069,459 1,956,500 2,313, , , , , , , , , , , , ,382 1,000, , Facilities Fleet

11 PARK AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Objectives: Provide for the safe and efficient delivery of program services. Expand sources of revenue by promoting sponsorship and donations. Nurture collaborations between like service agencies in the community. Build and strengthen relationships with organizations in the community that provide athletic programming. Provide administration and operation of the Department in support of Recreation, Park Maintenance, Forestry and Gardens Programs. Plan and provide park development, capital improvement plans, construction, renovation and maintenance of all parks and park facilities. Prepare and solicit donations, grants and collaborative efforts with citizen groups and governmental agencies to better the delivery of services. Implement regional park and trail improvements with the local options sales tax for regional parks. Provide excellent customer service and public relations in representation of the City of St. Cloud. Description of Services & Programs: Plan for, build and maintain the park infrastructure. Monitor and evaluate all Department personnel and activities. Prepare all Department program budgets. Plan for and develop park improvement projects. Provide for capital improvement projects. Solicit and apply for grants, donations and other funding for park improvement and activities. Receive and process citizen concerns relating to parks, programs and open spaces. Plan and implement recreational programs for the community that reach a diverse population with a wide variety of ages and cultures represented. Provide opportunities for adult athletic competition in a safe and supervised setting. Foster sportsmanship and skill development in youth programming. Encourage activities that promote intergenerational participation and strengthen families and neighborhoods. Indicators of Success: Donated dollars and grants received as a percentage of operating expenditures and capital projects

12 Total acres of parkland per capita Volunteer hours as a percent of overall budgeted hours Operation and maintenance expenditures per capita Net revenue per capita Revenue from grants, endowments and scholarships per capita Annual utility expenditures Park and Recreation Administration consist of the Park & Recreation Director, Assistant Park & Recreation Director (vacant), Park & Recreation Office Supervisor, and Program Supervisors. Offices are located at the Lake George Municipal Complex and the Whitney Recreation Center. The Park and Recreation Department has responsibility for the planning, protection, maintenance and improvement of City-owned parks, gardens, open spaces, trails, forestry and natural resources as well as designing and implementing recreational activities at those parks. The separate divisions of the Department accomplish these responsibilities with funding from general taxes, grants, program fees, and donations. There are 1683 acres of parks and open spaces, including 24.6 miles of bike and walking trails. Park and Recreation Administration is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of the Department in support of Park Maintenance, Forestry, Gardens and Recreation programs, including park development, park planning, capital improvement plans, budget management, construction, renovation and maintenance of park facilities. Park Administration prepares grants and donation requests, and works with service organizations to develop and implement adopt-a-park programs. Park Administration provides reservations and accommodations for Showmobile rentals, special events and contract services. Park Administration also provides public relations services and responds to public inquiries and concerns. Park and Recreation Administration works closely with other City Departments, such as Public Works, Planning, Engineering, Finance and Community Services & Facilities, to provide a comprehensive parks system. The Park and Recreation Department provides administrative assistance to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. Park Administration is responsible for the Park & Recreation Annual Budget, Park Comprehensive System Plan and the Park & Recreation Annual Capital Improvement Plan.

13 FORESTRY Objectives: Provide forestry-related services to all public parks, streets, boulevards and other properties to foster a healthy, safe and viable urban forest. Provide for the Noxious Weed Inspector Program. Description of Services & Programs: Plan, plant, prune and trim all public trees in City parks, boulevards, alleys and public lands as required; process tree trimmings into wood chips, firewood and landscape mulch for City use. Provide tree repair and cleanup of tree damage debris caused by storms. Maintain a public tree inventory. Identify and notify the public of Dutch Elm Disease, Oak Wilt, Emerald Ash Borer, dangerous and/or hazardous private trees, and to remove/dispose of these trees as defined by City ordinance; inspect, identify, remove and dispose of dead and diseased trees and stumps from City properties and City right-of-way as required. Provide for the Noxious Weed Inspector Program. Indicators of Success: Designation as a Tree City USA through the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 39th consecutive year Number of trees planted annually Number of trees pruned and maintained annually; pruning cycle Annual successful sanitization and management of Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt; investigation of all suspected cases of Emerald Ash Borer The Forestry Program is responsible for all tree-related maintenance on Cityowned property, including boulevard trees, as well as all trees in City-owned parks and other City lands. Forestry duties include, but are not limited to: inspections, maintenance pruning and trimming trees, removing and disposing of dead and diseased trees, stump removal, planting trees, alley clearing, maintaining a tree nursery, providing repair and cleanup of storm damaged trees, and processing tree waste into wood chips and firewood for City use. Forestry also provides for the Noxious Weed Inspector Program, installation of annual holiday lighting, snow plowing of over 24 miles of trails and sidewalks, and the enforcement of the Diseased Tree Ordinance. Highlights in 2018: The tree ordinance allows City Staff to condemn and force the removal of dead, dying or diseased elm, oak and ash trees. This only pertains to Dutch Elm Disease (DED), Oak Wilt Disease (OWD) and Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).

14 During 2018, the Emerald Ash Borer was positively identified in the City of Clearwater, MN, along the Interstate 94 corridor. Park and Recreation staff have been trained to identify this invasive species and with this new development, staff will be performing periodic inspections for visible signs of this pest. In 2018, 158 elm trees were identified and condemned due to DED; of the trees condemned, 95 were privately-owned and 63 were publicly-owned. No oak trees were condemned on private property for OWD. No cases of Emerald Ash Borer were positively identified. A gravel bed nursery was installed in 2012 at Whitney Park. This nursery consists of pea gravel that supports the growth of bare rooted trees to be transplanted. To date, over 250 trees have been planted from the gravel bed nursery into our parks and right-of-way areas.

15 GARDENS Objectives: Provide daily care as required to maintain both Clemens and Munsinger Gardens in an attractive manner as expected by the public. Provide a floriculture display in both Clemens and Munsinger Gardens that continues to attract visitors from throughout the State of Minnesota, the United States and internationally. Description of Services & Programs: Design the floral layout of Clemens Gardens and Munsinger Gardens; grow plants and maintain all flowers, bushes, grass and other plants in Clemens Gardens and Munsinger Gardens; provide for maintenance and repair of garden facilities and buildings in Clemens Gardens and Munsinger Gardens. Indicators of Success: Gardens Program revenue by grants, gifts, contributions and donations. Total hours worked in the Gardens Program. Munsinger and Clemens Gardens duties include: design and layout of the individual garden beds; planning for a variety of plants dependent upon location and desire; ordering appropriate seed and plant material; preparing and maintaining the greenhouse for growing seeds and plants; preparing flower beds to accept plants when the season allows transfer from the greenhouse to each designated garden bed; providing ongoing fertilizing, weeding, watering, and other care of planted flowers and other plants or shrubs; maintaining and repairing irrigation systems including garden fountains; maintaining and repairing garden pathways; maintaining garden tools, equipment, buildings and other garden related facilities. There are two major City-operated flower gardens: Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens. Munsinger Gardens was designed by Superintendent of Parks Joseph Munsinger and was created during the 1930 s with assistance through government programs such as Works Progress Administration (WPA), which provided people an opportunity to work. Clemens Gardens began as an extension of Munsinger Gardens on adjacent parkland in In the 1990 s, major donations provided by William and Virginia Clemens allowed the creation of six gardens along Kilian Boulevard. A variety of garden groups such as the American Horticultural Society and American Rose Society nationally recognize these Gardens.

16 The floriculture program for the Park & Recreation Department is responsible for growing over 100,000 annuals, perennials, shrubs and bulbs, mainly for use in the public display gardens. Plants are also grown for flowerbeds throughout the park systems and other City facilities. Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens are a source of civic pride and it is Staff s goal to maintain them at the highest level possible. To accomplish this task, three full-time staff work year-round, with the help of the Park Maintenance Department and twenty part-time seasonal staff. Volunteers also assist in maintaining the Gardens. This year, the Gazebo underwent a roof restoration project that was sponsored by St. Cloud Granite Rotary. This critical repair is very much appreciated. In 2018, Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens played host to thousands of visitors from throughout the State of Minnesota, the United States and even visitors from other countries. There are four major groups, in addition to the City, that provide support for the Gardens: The Clemens Family created an Endowment, held at the Central Minnesota Community Foundation, to assist in the annual operation and maintenance of the Clemens Gardens. The St. Cloud Granite Rotary Club has contributed funds and volunteer work for many years to the Munsinger Gardens. The Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society (MCBS) has provided volunteer labor and financial support to provide sustainability to the Gardens. MCBS has also conducted many events in the Gardens. The Friends of the Gardens group has provided financial contributions in support of the Gardens to provide long-term sustainability. In 2018, the Friends of the Gardens continued with their sponsorship program and filled all but two sponsor locations. The Gardens program has additional responsibilities for operations including the Gift Shop, special events, weddings and photography sessions. Gift Shop: The Gift Shop has completed its seventeenth year of operation. Built as an addition to the Clemens Gardens restroom and storage building with donated funds, materials and labor from many St. Cloud enterprises, the Gift Shop provides the public an opportunity to purchase garden-related products or other mementos. The operation of the Gift Shop was placed out for bid in 2007 to private vendors. The Park & Recreation Department currently leases the Gift Shop space to

17 Village Gift for operation. Revenue generated by lease fees in 2018 totaled $6,000. Special Events: The Gardens have a Special Events Area in Munsinger Gardens, providing a space for weddings and other special events, which can be reserved for a fee. In 2018, there were 13 events held and $4,698 received in revenue for the Gardens. Photography Sessions: Photography sessions for small groups are permitted in Munsinger or Clemens Gardens. This provides an opportunity for the public to have formal posed photographs taken within the Gardens. There were 47 photography sessions held in 2018, generating $2,931 in revenue for the Gardens.

18 PARK MAINTENANCE Objectives: Provide high quality maintenance, mowing and repair services for all parks, park facilities and park equipment. Provide park development, construction and renovation by utilizing park staff or seeking qualified vendors for services. Provide a safe, secure, clean and aesthetic park environment for all users. Description of Services & Programs: Plan for development, construction, maintenance, mowing and repair of public park facilities and open spaces; inspect all parks and park facilities to ensure user safety. Plow and remove snow at all park facilities and other City facilities as directed; prepare and maintain ice skating rinks and hockey rinks including snow removal. Maintain and repair all park and recreation equipment and vehicles. Prepare and maintain all wading pools and splash pads. Indicators of Success: Cost of maintenance service measured per acre of parkland Donated dollars and labor as a percentage of operating expenditures and capital projects Percent of deficient (by industry standards) facilities and playgrounds replaced annually The ability to add new capital infrastructure and facilities annually with minimal or no increase in annual operating budget to offset new facilities Park Maintenance crews are responsible for the overall upkeep of all Cityowned parks, trails, park facilities and park equipment. They maintain all mowing equipment, forestry equipment, and outdoor equipment and facilities used by the Park & Recreation Department. The maintenance programs include a periodic, well-documented inspection of vehicles, buildings, park and play equipment. Park open spaces are also periodically inspected to ensure that all equipment and facilities are in safe and usable condition for the public. Highlights in 2018: Tasks accomplished throughout the year by the maintenance crews include: Spring/Summer/Fall Clean up of parks, trails and other public spaces Regular garbage and rubbish pickup in parks

19 Inspection and repair of irrigation systems Regular inspection and repair of play equipment Regular inspection and repair of park facilities, including lighting systems Prepare Community Gardens for public use Inspect, repair and store winter use equipment Safety training Regular mowing of parks, trails and public spaces Prepare for the season and maintain pools city-wide Inspect, identify and notify public to abate noxious weeds Assist with special event activities in the community Restroom and janitorial duties Provide park improvements Inspect and prepare ice skating rinks for winter use Remove from storage, inspect, repair and ready winter use equipment Winter Regular snow removal from park facilities, trails, sidewalks, and skating rinks Develop ice skating rinks through flooding and spraying as weather permits Repair park equipment Safety program review and update Snow plowing of public streets and parking areas, as required Projects Preparation for and execution of Hockey Day MN Eastman Park clean up and re-sodding after Hockey Day MN Periodic downtown clean up conducted by staff New playground installed in Park Haws Park sign installed Playground installed in Hidden Oaks Park Centennial Park sign installed Playground installed in Cimarron park Independence Day preparations and clean-up following events Benches and picnic tables installed in Concord Park Haws basketball court seal coated and painted Playground installed in Northway Park Whitney Dog Park shelter installed Talahi Woods property chain link fence removed Parade float created for Winter Nights and Lights parade Holiday decorations

20 RECREATION Objectives To provide quality programs, services and facilities which build a strong and healthy community for all To provide for ongoing community engagement and celebration To collaborate and create partnerships through programming Description of Services & Programs Plan for and provide residents and visitors with quality programs, park facilities and experiences that help strengthen our community through engagement and communication. Provide for aquatic, indoor facility, outdoor sports complex, and winter recreational opportunities. Indicators of Success Revenue generated by recreation fees for services annually Number of participants in recreational programs per capita Highlights 2018 Recreation staff continues to strive to provide quality programming and facilities for the City of St. Cloud Park and Recreation. This includes adult athletics, youth recreational sports, special events and facility management Whitney Recreation Center improvements refinishing of gym floor, replaced gym curtains and painted walls Whitney Operations Assistant position added $367,800 in revenue generated; 287,900 participants Public/Private Partnerships The Recreation Division solicits donations, sponsorships and partnerships to defray the cost of programming: ABC Kinder Olympix: $600; Pumpkinfest: $9,100; Winter Wonderland: $2,750; Outdoor Movie Series: $5,000; Lake George Boathouse/Outdoor Endeavors: $5,000; and Youth Baseball/Softball Program: $12,100. Community Aquatic Program - This collaboration between Park and Recreation and District 742 Community Education provided swimming instruction to 1,200 individuals. 14,000 wading pool uses were also tabulated. Outdoor Endeavors - St. Cloud State University- Collaboration between Park and Recreation and SCSU to run the Lake George Paddleboat and Outdoor Boat House Program. Volunteer Hours 720 volunteers hours contributed by a variety organizations and private groups.

21 Miscellaneous Programs The Recreation Division continues to manage and execute a variety of recreation activities, including adult and youth sports, special events and facility rentals: Whitney Recreation Center 1,900 open gym users 12,700 walking tracks users 1,600 fitness room users 5,300 pickleball participants 725 Kinder Gym users, 350 Kinder Olympix attendees 112 adult volleyball teams, 721 matches, 11,500 users 24 youth volleyball camps, 24 hours, 250 users Northern Paddles: 201 court hours and 1,400 users 38 Pickleball teams, 288 hours, 1,200 users 17 basketball and volleyball tournaments, serving 17,900 users 20 events at Whitney Recreation Center, serving 9,500 users 13 Volleyball/Basketball games and 81 practice court hours utilized by Cathedral High School; 3,200 users 27 volleyball/basketball games and 535 practice court hours utilized by St. Cloud Technical and Community College; 10,900 users Whitney Sport Complex 46 adult softball teams, 341 games, 10,300 users 250 summer baseball/softball participants, 99 field uses, 5,700 users 183 Softball/baseball games, 150 softball/baseball practices, 11,100 users 7 softball/baseball tournaments, 208 games, 7,100 users 6 events at Whitney Park, serving 19,500 users 79 soccer games, 71 soccer practices, 9,300 users Lake George Rentals/Special Events Supported community events including Granite City Days and the Winter Nights and Lights Parade 541 room rentals at the Lake George Municipal Complex, serving 16,200 participants 40 special events (not including Summertime by George) held in Eastman Regional Park, with an estimated participation of 59,700 8 sessions and 200 youth participants in the Summer Fishing Club Special events: Pumpkinfest, 6,000 users; Winter Wonderland, 1,800 users; Granite City Days, 600 users; and Get Moving Mondays, 500 users Lake George warming shelter: 1,300 users 316 park shelter and park rentals, serving 46,200 participants

22 2018 Recreation Revenue Revenue Sources WRC Court Rent Athletic Programs Walking Track Fees Open Gym Whitney Field Rental Whitney Concessions Park Shelter Rental Lake George Rentals Seberger Admin & Con Contributions/Donations MISC Trips/Events/Fees Non-Resident Fee $15,700 $16,400 $9,000 $3,400 $9,200 $61,400 $51,500 $30,100 $57,600 $38,700 $30,500 $44,300 $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000

23 NEIGHBORHOOD & MINI PARKS GENERAL INFORMATION Year How Acres Ac. Left NOTES NAME LOCATION Acq. Acq. Total Natural OLD NAME/ADOPTED/ETC. 1 BARDEN 720 5TH AVE SO 1855 DEDICATED 2.50 NEXT TO SCSU 2 SPALT (ST CLOUD) 413 3RD AVE NE 1884 DEDICATED 1.68 NEXT TO JEFFERSON SCHOOL - RENAMED FOR SISTER CITY CENTRAL TH ST NO 1887 DEDICATED LIONS I TH ST NO 1888 DEDICATED 0.56 ADPT IN 1986 BY LIONS CLUB (OLD NAME FOUNTAIN PARK) 5 HESTER TH AVE NO 1910 DEDICATED CITY WATER PLANT NEXT TO MISS RIVER ADPT IN 2008 BY HESTER PARK NEIGHB 6 COLONIAL GARDEN 45 22ND AVE SO 1919 DEDICATED SEBERGER ND ST NO 1926 DEDICATED CALVARY HILL TH ST SO 1928 DEDICATED CITY WATER TOWER (ACQUIRED LOT 0.8 AC IN 2003) 9 VOCATIONAL TH AVE NO 1940 DEDICATED PANTOWN TH ST NO 1941 DEDICATED 3.59 NEXT TO MADISON SCHOOL & ST PETER'S CHURCH 11 TRIANGLE TH ST NO 1953 DEDICATED 0.24 UNDEVELOPED 12 MCKINLEY 1009 McKINLEY PL SO 1955 DEDICATED CENTENNIAL 1725 CENTENNIAL DR 1956 DEDICATED NEXT TO ST PAUL'S CHURCH/ALL SAINTS ACADEMY 14 HAWS (SOUTHSIDE) TH ST SO 1956 PURCHASED 4.83 DONATED 5.67 ACRES IN 2000 TO B&G CLUB FOR NEW FACILITY TH AVE SE 1959 PURCHASED 3.24 CHURCH PURCHASED IN 1989 LEASED TO PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD 16 WOODLAND HILLS 1705 MAPLE LANE 1964 DEDICATED ACRES ADDED IN PLAT 6 (ALL WET LAND) 17 JAYCEES TH AVE NO 1969 FED SURPLUS 4.86 VETERANS - ADPT IN 1989 BY JAYCEES 18 WESTWOOD 720 DRIFTWOOD DR 1969 DEDICATED 2.74 NEXT TO WESTWOOD SCHOOL ADPT BY LIBERTY BANK 19 ROTARY WEST 1507 GOETTENS WAY 1969 DEDICATED 5.00 GOETTENS - ADPT IN 1979 BY ROTARY 20 SCHMIDT TH ST SO 1972 PURCHASED 5.00 PURCHASED FROM ISD RAILROAD TH AVE SO 1972 DEDICATED MADISON TH ST NO 1972 DEDICATED COUNTRY CLUB PARK 3150 CLEARWATER RD 1975 PURCHASED OLD DUMP SITE - WOODED/UNDEVELOPED 24 RAYMOND 324 RAYMOND AVE NE 1975 PURCHASED 3.00 DONATED.075 ACRES IN 2009 TO B&G CLUB FOR NEW FACILITY 25 ROTARY EAST 901 MICHIGAN AVE SE 1976 DEDICATED 2.02 EXCHANGED W/ SCSU - ADPT IN 1986 BY ROTARY 26 NORTHWAY TH ST NO 1978 DEDICATED HIGHWAY/CARLIN 2400 W. ST GERMAIN 1981 DEDICATED 3.20 INCLUDES VACATED ROAD ROW 28 BBC TH AVE NO 2008 DONATED 0.50 NEW PARK CONSTRUCTED BY PLAZA 15 PROJECT TO REPLACE OLD BBC PARK 29 AURORA ST AVE NO 1985 PURCHASED GOLDTHORPE 10 12TH AVE SE 1987 PURCHASED 0.69 ADPT IN 1987 BY GOLDTHORPE FAMILY 31 LANSING WEST OF BEAVER ISLAND TRL 1994 PURCHASED NATURAL AREA NEXT TO MISS RIVER IN FLOOD PLAIN 32 KIWANIS TH AVE SE 1994 DEDICATED 2.40 ADPT IN 1994 BY KIWANIS 33 DIOCESE 3701 MAINE PRAIRIE RD 1994 PURCHASED WESTWIND 1600 WESTWIND RD 1995 MERGER THREE PARCELS ( ) 35 CHANTRY 4108 OTLEY RD 1995 MERGER CONCORD 3108 WALDEN WAY 1995 MERGER WET LANDS AND POND 37 CRESTVIEW 1859 HALLER WAY 1995 MERGER WET LANDS ( ADD 0.39 ACRES NATURE'S RIDGE ADDITION) 38 D. J. VOTH 3625 GREENWAY RD 1995 MERGER JAVIC 2801 ATWOOD DR 1995 MERGER WET LANDS AND POND NEIGHBORHOOD & MINI PARKS TOTAL /18/2019

24 NEIGHBORHOOD & MINI PARKS GENERAL INFORMATION Year How Acres Ac. Left NOTES NAME LOCATION Acq. Acq. Total Natural OLD NAME/ADOPTED/ETC. 40 PRAIRIE ROSE 1850 PRAIRIE ROSE LN 1995 MERGER UNDEVELOPED 41 RIDGE WOOD 931 BRENDA LEE DR 1995 MERGER ROLLING RIDGE 6630 KENWOOD RD 1995 MERGER WETLANDS 43 ROSE RICHTER TH ST SO 1995 MERGER WOODED 44 SUNSET 1676 PATTISON RD 1995 MERGER UNDEVELOPED OPEN SPACE 45 SIGNAL HILLS 1800 OREGON TRL 1995 MERGER SOUTHVIEW TH ST NO 1995 MERGER TIFFANY 1824 MEADOWROSE BLVD 1995 MERGER WETLANDS (2 PARCELS) 48 W. RIVER MEADOWS 1825 CASE LN 1995 MERGER KNOLLWOOD PLAT - ADD 2.51 ACRES IN CASE 1350 CO RD MERGER UNDEVELOPED NEXT TO SAUK RIVER 50 PLUM TREE 3601 PLUM CREEK DR 1995 MERGER WET LANDS & POND 51 SERENITY TH ST SO (AKA NAT. TR.) 1995 MERGER WET LANDS AND WILLOW 52 HIDDEN OAKES ST AVE SO 1995 MERGER WET LANDS 53 STERLING HEIGHTS TH AVE SE 1996 DEDICATED WET LANDS - UNDEVELOPED OPEN SPACE 54 CIMARRON CRESCENT RIDGE TRL 1997 DEDICATED WET LANDS - UNDEVELOPED OPEN SPACE 55 COOPER HILLS/OAKS TH ST SO 1997 PURCHASE ACRES DEDICATED & ACQUIRED THROUGH MERGER IN WET LANDS/W 56 ANGUSHIRE TH ST SO 1997 DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED (ANGUSHIRE MEADOWS ONE) 57 BLACK WALNUT 5850 SPRUCE ST 1997 DONATED ADPT. IN 1998 BY NEIGHBORHOOD (KRAMER) 58 SOUTHWOOD TH AVE SO 1997 DEDICATED ADPT. IN 2000 BY NEIGHBORHOOD 59 PIONEER 2530 PIONEER LN 1997 PURCHASE WOODED - UNDEVELOPED 60 BARTHELEMY OAK FOREST 24th ST SO & CO RD PURCHASE BIG WOODS - STATE GRANT FUNDED W/ PROTECTIVE COVENANTS 61 OAK SAVANNAH 24TH ST SE 1999 DEDICATED WOODED - 2 PARCELS - TO BE LEFT IN A NATURAL STATE 62 OAK 24TH ST SE & CO RD DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED W/ HOLDING POND & LARGE POWER TOWER 63 TOWER 20TH ST SE 1999 DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED WATER TOWER AREA 64 LIONS II 4310 DUBLIN DR 2000 DEDICATED (ANGUSHIRE MEADOWS FOUR PLAT) ADJACENT TO WAITE PARK LIONS PARK 65 QUAIL POND PARK 5605 SPRUCE ST 2000 DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED (QUAIL MEADOWS PLAT) 66 PRAIRIE PARK 2125 CYPRESS RD 2001 ANNEXED LESAUK TOWNSHIP PETITION 67 GLENVIEW PARK GLENVIEW LN 2002 DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED (FOR PLAYGROUND) 68 AMBLEWOOD PARK CO RD 120 & AMBLEWOOD DR 2002 DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED (FOR PLAYGROUND) 69 DWYER CO RD 75 & 24TH ST SO 2002 DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED (FOR PLAYGROUND) 70 CHERRY AVE NE 2004 DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED (FOR PLAYGROUND) 71 HERITAGE WOODS PRE ORCHID LOOP SO 2004 DEDICATED PLAT DEDICATED AS PRESERVE 72 ORCHID TH AVE SO 2004 DEDICATED OWNED BY CITY - MAINTAINED BY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 73 WESTWOOD PARKWAY (SEVERAL OUTLOTS) WESTWOOD PUD 2004 DEDICATED WETLANDS AND OPEN SPACE WITH IMPROVED TRAILS & SMALL PICNIC/REST A 74 BOULDER RIDGE TRAIL ALONG/EAST OF CO RD DEDICATED IMPROVED FOR BITUMINOUS TRAIL (0.4 MILES) 75 MILL POND SOUTH CO RD 8 (BENTON COUNTY) 2006 DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED - MOSTLY WETLAND W/SOME WOODED HIGHER AREAS FOR F 76 SAUKVIEW 530 SAUKVIEW DR 2006 DEDICATED DEER CREEK PARK OUTLOT 2011 DEDICATED UNDEVELOPED 78 BUTLER 312 5TH AVE NO 2016 PURCHASE TOTAL NO OF ACRES ACRES PARKS TOTAL NATURAL NEIGHBORHOOD & MINI PARKS /18/2019 TOTAL

25 REGIONAL PARKS & TRAILS GENERAL PARK INFORMATION YEAR HOW ACRES AC LEFT NOTES NAME LOCATION ACQ ACQ TOTAL NATURAL OLD NAME/ADOPTED/ETC. 1 EASTMAN 425 EAST LAKE BLVD 1906 DED & PURCH NEXT TO TECH HIGH SCHOOL - LAKE GEORGE - FORMER MUNICIPAL POOL SITE 2 RIVERSIDE 1725 KILIAN BLVD 1910 DED & PURCH SOME PARCELS DONATED - CLEMENS (7 ACRES) & MUNSINGER GARDENS (14 ACRES - NEXT TO MISS RIVER 3 WILSON 625 RIVERSIDE DR NE 1921 DEDICATED NEXT TO MISS RIVER 4 WHITNEY MEMORIAL 1529 NORTHWAY DR 1933 DEDICATED NEXT TO SAUK RIVER - FLOOD PLAIN & WOODS - WHIT REC CENTER - WHIT SENIOR CTR 5 BEAVER ISLAND PARK RD AVE SO 1956 PURCHASED NEXT TO MISS RIVER - PARK SERVICE CENTER 6 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TH AVE NO 1959 FED SURPLUS 9.71 NEXT TO SAUK RIVER - ADPT IN 1992 BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (ST CLOUD AREA) 7 MUN. ATHLETIC COMPLEX TH ST NO 1959 FED SURPLUS NEXT TO SAUK RIVER - INDOOR ICE RINKS - BASEBALL - GOLF (LEASED FROM VA) 8 PINEVIEW 6540 SAUKVIEW DR 1976 DED & PURCH NEXT TO SAUK RIVER - FLOOD PLAIN AND WOODS ACRES PURCHASED IN 1997 FROM MOOSE 9 HERITAGE RD AVE SO 1979 PURCHASED WETLANDS AND WOODS - SKATE PLAZA 10 GREENWAY TRAIL WHIT TO NORTH JR HS 1985 DEDICATED 3.62 BLACK TOPPED TRAIL 11 BEAVER ISLAND TRAIL 10TH ST SO TO 38TH ST SO 1991 PURCHASED BLACK TOPPED TRAIL CLOSE TO MISS RIVER (FROM DOWNTOWN SOUTH TO 38TH ST SO) 12 SCENIC RIVER TRAIL ALONG CO RD 75 (33RD TO 10TH) 1995 PURCHASED BLACK TOPPED TRAIL (PURCH RAILROAD MAINLINE FROM BNRR - 33RD ST SO TO 3RD ST NO) 13 EDGEWATER CORRIDOR 4390 Clearwater Rd DEDICATED NEXT TO MISS RIVER - RIVER BLUFF LAND FOR FUTURE TRAIL 14 NEENAH CREEK REGIONAL PARK3585 CO RD PURCHASED UNDEV - CROP LAND, WOODED, CREEK & WETLANDS;30.81 AC PAULSON PARCEL RIVER BLUFFS REGIONAL PARK 3822 CLEARWATER RD 1999 PURCHASED LAUDENBACH PARCEL - CROP LAND, MISS RIVER FLOODPLAIN & WOODED BLUFF 16 GEORGE FRIEDRICH PARK 2351 UNIVERSITY DR SE 2015 TRADE FRIEDRICH PUCHASED ADDITIONAL 24.8 ACRES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL PARKS &TRAILS NUMBER OF ACRES ACRES ACRES PARKS TOTAL NATURAL DEVELOPED NEIGHBORHOOD & MINI PARKS COMMUNITY & REGIONAL PARKS &TRAILS /18/2019 TOTAL ALL PARKS

26 2019 PARK TRAILS GENERAL TRAIL INFORMATION Type of Trail Number Park Corridor NAME LOCATION Surface Of Miles Trail Trail NOTES Beaver Island Park rd Ave So Bituminious 0.2 X Connecting link - Trail Head with Restrooms & Parking Beaver Island Trail (2013) 33rd St So - 38th St So Bituminious 1 X Beaver Island Trail 10th St So - 33rd St So Bituminious 2.5 X Lineal trail next to Miss. R. (Purch. railroad spur, mainline to dam from BNRR) Beaver Island Trail (2000) 10th St So thru SCSU Various 0.6 X Lineal trail - Riverwalk & trail thru campus - surface is concrete & paving stone Beaver Island Trail (2004) Civic Center Portion Concrete 0.8 X Sidewalk & lineal trail Beaver Island Trail (2014) Heatherwood Road Bituminious 0.5 X Beaver Island Trail (2015) Clearwater Road Bituminious 0.75 X Beaver Island Trail (2016) Mississippi River at RECC Concrete 0.4 X Beaver Island Trail (2017) 38th St S to McStop Bituminious TOTAL Concord Park 3108 Waldon Way Bituminious 1 X Connecting link through park and neighborhood Eastman Park 425 East Lake Blvd Various 1.2 X Paver trail around Lake George; bituminous trail around entire park. Hester Park th Ave No Bituminious 0.5 X Trail in park next to Mississippi River Heritage Park rd Ave So Various 2.5 X Looping and connecting links in park; grass, wood chipped, & granite chipped trails Westwood Parkway Trail Westwood PUD Bituminious TOTAL Northway Trail Whit to No Jr High to Park Dr Bituminious 0.7 X 0.2 mile added in 2001; named Wier's trail Pinecone Road Trail North St Cloud Pinecone Rd Bituminious 0.6 X Granite City Crossing SW St TH15 Bituminious 0.3 X West Metro Cooridor E to W Trail at WMC Bituminious 0.6 X GC Crossing/Southway 33rd Street S/TH15 to CR75 Bituminious 0.4 X 2.6 TOTAL River Bluffs Regional Park Laudenbach Parcel Bituminous 1 X Next to Miss River -Trail, recreation & natural areas 1 TOTAL Scenic River Trail (2001) 33rd Ave So to 10th St So Bituminious 2.5 X Lineal trail next to C. R. 75 (Purch. railroad mainline from BNRR) Scenic River Trail (2004) 10th St So to 3rd St No Bituminious 0.6 X Lineal trail next to Cooper Ave (Purch. railroad mainline from BNRR) 3.1 TOTAL Boulder Trail (2004) East of Co Rd 74 Bituminious 0.43 X Lineal trail next to C. R. 74 (dedicated 2004) 0.43 TOTAL Whitney Memorial Park 1529 Northway Dr Bituminious 2.5 X Looping trail and connecting trail links around and through the park 2.50 TOTAL Updated 1/23/ Miles of Trail Improvements

27 2019 Statistics - Playgrounds Park Splash Wading Ice Hockey Name Address Estab. Component Slide Whirl Climber Swings Pad Pool Restrooms Shelter Skating Rink 1 Aurora st Ave N Barden 720 5th Ave S Not Accessible 3 BBC th Avenue North Black Walnut 5850 Spruce St Calvary th St S Port-a-Pot 6 Centennial (2) 1725 Centennial DR X Port-a-Pot X X 7 Central th St N Chantry 4108 Otley Rd Cimarron Crescen Ridge Trail Colonial Garden 45 22nd Ave S Concord 3108 Walden Way Cooper Hills/Oaks th St S Crestview 1859 Haller Way Diocese 3150 Maine Prairie Rd X 15 DJ Voth 3625 Greenway Rd Eastman (Lake George) 425 Lake Blvd Yes Yes Lake 17 Goldthorpe 10 12th Ave SE Haws (Southside) th St S X Yes Yes X 18 Hester th Ave N X Yes 19 Hidden Oaks st Ave S Highway/Carlin 2300 W. St. Germain X 21 Jaycees th Ave N Port-a-Pot 22 Kiwanis th Ave Se Knights of Columbus th Ave N Yes Yes 24 Lions I th Ave N Lions II 4310 Dublin Dr Yes Yes 26 Madison II st Ave N McKinley 1009 McKinley Pl S X 28 Northway th St N X X 29 Pantown th St N X Port-a-Pot X 30 Plum Creek (Plum Tree) 3601 Plum Creek Dr Prairie 2125 Cypress Rd Railroad th Ave S Raymond 320 Raymond Ave NE (5-12) Yes Yes X X (2-5) 35 ReachUp/10-10 (3) th Ave SE Yes Yes 36 Ridgewood 931 Brenda Lee Dr Riverside 1725 Kilian Blvd / Yes Yes 38 Rolling Ridge 6630 Kenwood Rd X X 39 Rose Richter th St S Rotary 1507 Goettens Way X Yes Yes X X 41 Rotary East 901 Michigan Ave SE Schmidt th St S X X 43 Seberger nd St N Tire Only X Yes Yes X 44 Signal Hills 1800 Oregon Trail Southview th St N X 47 Southwood Heights th Ave S Yes X 48 Spalt (St Cloud) 415 3rd Ave NE X Port-a-Pot 49 Tiffany 1824 Meadowrose Blvd Tire Only 50 Westwind 1600 Westwind RD West River Meadows 1825 Case Lane Westwood Park/School 720 Driftwood Drive Whitney Memorial (1) 1529 Northway Dr Yes Yes 1529 Northway Dr Wilson 625 Riverside Dr NE Yes Yes 55 Woodland Hills 1705 Maple Lane