CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA April 17, :30 6:30pm

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1 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA April 17, :30 6:30pm 1) Call to Order 2) 2017 Park Dedication Fund Budget 3) 2016 Positive General Fund Audit Balance Discussion 4) Adjourn

2 WS Item 2 CITY OF MINNETRISTA BUSINESS / DISCUSSION ITEM Subject: Prepared By: 2017 Park Dedication Fund Budget Discussion David Abel, Community Development Director Meeting Date: April 17, 2017 Issue: Each year city staff conducts an annual park review to identify park improvement items to be completed the following year. This is done by reviewing the city s Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan. The results are presented to the parks commission for review and consideration for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the following year. The parks commission then forwards a recommendation to the city council for consideration. The city council should discuss the 2017 Park Dedication Fund and CIP item for Lisle Park. The documents attached include the proposed 2017 Park Dedication Fund Budget and the Lisle Park master plan. The parks commission reviewed the proposed CIP at their August 10 th, 2016 meeting and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of improvements in the amounts listed on the attached spreadsheet. Overview /Background: During the budgeting process for 2017, the city council discussed the Park Dedication Fund and Park s CIP at their October 17, 2016 work session. The parks commission and city staff are recommending replacing the playground equipment at Douglas Park and continuing to convert parks to rubber mulch. The largest projected/budgeted capital expenditure for 2017 was playground equipment in Lisle Park. This item was originally budgeted/planned in 2016 but was moved to a future year for discussion after analysis of costs and priority of the parking lot in the same area. The attached spread sheet shows $300,000 slated for Lisle Park playground equipment in During the October 2016 work session the city council discussed whether playground equipment should be the next improvement in the park or if the multi-use building and multipurpose rink should occur next. After some discussion on this matter, the council agreed to ear mark $300,000 in Lisle Park and have a more detailed follow up discussion sometime in The city approved a preliminary plat which acted as the master plan for the Hunters Crest development. Given the size of the development the developer put together a phasing plan which consisted of seven different phases for build out of the development. The developer than came in for finial plat approval for each phase they were proposing to construct at that time. At the time of finial plat approval for each phase, park dedication is negotiated for that phase. Park dedication for Lisle Park was negotiated as part the Hunters Crest 5 th, 6 th, & 7 th additions. In summary, the park dedication for Lisle Park is as follows: the City received the land which encompasses Lisle Park (15 acres); a cash Mission Statement: The City of Minnetrista will deliver quality services in a cost effective and innovative manner and provide opportunities for a high quality of life while protecting natural resources and maintaining a rural character.

3 payment of $556,000 was to be paid for all three phases. The Hunters Crest 7 th addition has yet to be platted so the City has not received the cash contribution for that phase. Approximately $40,000 is estimated to be due once the 7 th addition is platted. Thus far the City received $516,000 in park dedication. On August 28 th, of 2008 the City kicked off the beginning of a six month planning process to develop a master plan for what is now known as Lisle Park. The process began with a public open house to solicit input from residents as to what amenities they would like to see in this park. Over the next six months the parks commission held numerous open houses and discussed different concepts at their regular parks commission meetings. Through this public process with public input the parks commission was able to recommend that the city council adopt the attached master plan for future development of Lisle Park. To date, portions of the master plan have been completed and paid for out of the park dedication fund by the city. Items completed are: grading, storm water infrastructure, water infrastructure, irrigation system, paved trail loop, ball field, seeding/sod, landscaping, planting trees, tennis courts & parking lot. Of all the improvements to date the total cost is $1,025,000. There is $38,000 yet to pay for the parking lot constructed last year. Discussion: In 2015 the city council approved a professional services proposal which included the first steps in the process to develop a more detailed master plan for the playground, parking lot and a splash pad. This provided a preliminary budget/scope to help aid in the decision of next improvements. The preliminary budget/estimate of probable costs is included in your packet. You will see from the estimate that it would cost in-between $776,500 to $1,040,750 to fully construct the playground as called out in the master plan. The cost for a multi-purpose park building with utilities would range from $1 to $2 million and a hockey rink would cost $205,000 to $285,000. For informational purposes we have included a park review that Gary Peters had coordinated with Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground. We have also included the park inventory with maintenance schedules from the city s Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan. This information helps show that there are needs within the existing parks systems and further examination is needed for incorporating those items in the parks CIP and long range financial planning. Fiscal Impact: The 2016 year end cash balance of the park dedication fund was $881,015. The 2017 CIP proposed expenders is $447,500 which brings the fund balance to $541,525. The main revenue item that occurs intermittently is park dedication fees related to the next phases of Woodland Cove and other future developments. The cash contribution for Woodland Cove was agreed upon in the master development agreement in Among other Mission Statement: The City of Minnetrista will deliver quality services in a cost effective and innovative manner and provide opportunities for a high quality of life while protecting natural resources and maintaining a rural character.

4 improvements there is land, trails and a park deeded to the city. The developer is also paying a total of $695,000 of cash contribution to the park dedication fund. The amount owed is prorated based on the percentage of the total units being developed within each phase of the development and paid at the time of each final plat being recorded. There is $478,908 that remains to be paid as future phases are platted. Conclusion: The Council should discuss the 2017 park dedication fund budget. Mission Statement: The City of Minnetrista will deliver quality services in a cost effective and innovative manner and provide opportunities for a high quality of life while protecting natural resources and maintaining a rural character.

5 1 City of Minnetrista 2 Parks, Trails and Open Space 3 Capital Improvement Plan Inflation Assumptions 7 Revenues 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 8 Expenses 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 9 Investment Income 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual YTD/Predicted Budget Projected YE Expenses 14 Game Farm Road 20,000 14,433 14,433 14,433 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15, Lisle Park Tennis Courts 271, Lisle Park - Additional Parking Lot 406, Lisle Park -Playground equipment 300, misc other improvements 35,008 9,268 2,334 9,374 20,867 15,000 10,000 20,000 21,000 22,050 22, Douglas 44, Linden 33, Slow Creek 26, Friendship 9, Capital Outlay ,558 4,095 29,893 10,000 10,000 10,500 11,025 11, Gillespie Property - 40,415 11, Total Expenses 55,008 9,268 19,892 68, , , ,500 45,000 46,500 48,075 48, Revenues 28 Bond Proceeds/other financing sources 10, Park Dedication Fees 25,000 38, , , ,349 52, , ,000 50, ,000 50, Investment Income 11,639 10,870 (6,015) 16,888 14,425 18,000 8,010 10,831 12,147 12, Grant 100, Property Tax Levy 33 Total Revenues 46,807 49, , , ,774 70, , ,831 62, ,460 50, Balance sheet AJE's - (408) 109 2,872 (2,325) 12,548 (12,548) additional projected activity for year 35 Cash Balance 753, , ,390 1,259,109 1,214, , , , , , ,313 Page 6 - Parks, Trails and Open Space Improvement Plan

6 15.5 acre hunters crest park - accepted master plan design PROJECT # FEBRUARY 11TH, 2008 city of minnetrista, minnesota Park Shelter Building A large multi-use building is part of the main park entrance containing an open picnic shelter area, restrooms, storage space, and an enclosed room to serve as the warming house & summer program room for kids activities. The patio area in front of the building has park orientation and trailhead information for users. The rear patio area contains additional picnic space, custom grill area and overlooks informal green space used for picnic activities, lawn games and winter general skating. Northern Parcel Simple bench seating area for an overlook of the pond and natural areas, a natural surfaced trail, horseshoe court and a couple of picnic tables Partridge Road Playground Area Most of the park contains manicured turf that may be irrigated. Natural landscaping shall be used in areas where naturalization best fits with the surroundings. Examples include naturalizing the pond edges, the perimeter of the site that is adjacent to more natural landscapes, etc. The natural landscapes will be designed to separate use areas within the park, provide wildlife habitat, and provide shade. il Landscape Asphalt Trails An 8 wide loop asphalt trail system with some seating areas in select locations for resting and viewing. Can also add distance markers, exercise stations and trail lighting. a Tr Asphalt trails allow access to the various recreational amenities within the park. A large internal loop system is created that is approximately 4/10 of a mile long, with an additional mini-loop around the sledding hill. Possible additions to the trail system include distance markers, exercise stations, trail lighting, and bench seating areas in select locations. The preferred connection to the regional trail would be between the ponds, if possible, otherwise there will be a connection by sidewalk on the southern end along Hunters Trail. A trailhead would be created by the main park building. s Trails er The centrally located ballfield area contains a skinned infield with a backstop and players benches with room for a small soccer field overlay. A multi-purpose paved rink accommodates winter hockey and skating use, summer in-line skating, a basketball half court on one end, and can also provide an area for future skateboard activities, if desired. Double tennis courts are provided on the northern end of the park with a bouncewall on one end. A small sledding hill is created by the playground. Sledding Hill Small hill for winter sledding and also acts as a natural separation of use areas nt Active Recreational Amenities Tennis Courts Double tennis courts with bouncewall and adjacent parking lot with 8-10 stalls Landscape Buffers A mixture of native trees and shrubs to be used in select areas for screening & buffering Hu Arbor structures with seating beneath are placed between the two main playground pods for easy viewing of both areas. The playground area to the south contains a sand play space and some playground equipment for the pre-school age group with easy viewing from the park shelter structure. The swings are located in a separate pod. The playground area to the north is the elementary and teen age group space with more unique and challenging equipment. A specialized garden space is created between the two play areas specifically for kids to interact with and touch, such as a sensory garden. Open Field / Green Space Area Playground Area * Arbor Seating Area * Sand Play Space * Pre-School Area * Swings * Elementary / Teen Area with challenging equipment * Children s Garden (Sensory) Multipurpose Rink A paved rink with boards that can be used for winter hockey, summer in-line skating, basketball half court, and possible future skateboard activities. Rink Multi-Use Building * Adjacent parking with stalls & room to double * Park Entrance / Focal Point * Trailhead * Open Picnic Shelter * Restrooms * Warming House / Program Room * Storage Future Regional Trail Treatment Ponds Picnic Green Space * Picnic Tables * Informal Green Space for lawn games * General Skating Area Possible Regional Trail Connection Sidewalk Connection To Regional Trail N Scale: 1 = 60-0

7 Lisle Park Concept INITIAL CENTRAL ISLAND: Circular walkway around a central garden with various native grasses and flowers FUTURE CENTRAL ISLAND: Circular walkway around a central Splash Pad with planting beds for separation between walk and splash pad K:\ \Cad\Exhibits\ Lisle Park Master.indd LEGEND 1. PICNIC SHELTER 2. SAND & WATER PLAY 3. PRESCHOOL PLAY 4. SWINGS 5. ELEMENTARY PLAY 6. CENTRAL ISLAND 7. PORTABLE RESTROOM 8. PARKING LOT 9. PHASED PARKING 10. STORMWATER POND 11. MULTIPURPOSE BLDG 12. HOCKEY RINK N Graphic Scale PLAYGROUND: Separation of age groups and play event areas Approx. 10,000-12,000 sf total Adjacent open air picnic shelter Adjacent lawn space Highly accessible spaces SPLASH PAD: Total area ( sf) Planting bed with fence for separation from walk PARKING: Approx. 30 initial spaces Approx. 30 future spaces Two entrance/exit points Playground MULTI-PURPOSE PARK BUILDING: Restrooms Storage Internal Warming House / Meeting Room Picnic Shelter Area WSB Project Number: Date: August 3, 2015 Master Plan

8 Concept Lisle Park 2 SPLASH PAD: One or two overhead elements mixed with ground sprays with flowers or nature inspired elements K:\ \Cad\Exhibits\ Lisle Park Master.indd UNIQUE & SENSORY INSPIRED: Unique Swings Various Movements Varying Levels of Challenge Accommodate Various Abilities PRE-SCHOOL & ELEMENTARY EQUIPMENT: A mixture of fun vibrant colors and some earth toned objects focused on nature inspired elements, such as: Flowers Rocks Wood Grasses Insects Theme WSB Project Number: Date: July 14, 2015 Colorful Nature

9 Preliminary Budget / Estimate of Probable Costs Lisle Park Playground & Splash Pad Master Plan Project City of Minnetrista, Minnesota WSB Project / Date: Estimate of preliminary budgets and probable costs are at a master plan level only and do not account for actual site conditions and other unknown factors that may affect overall quantities and construction costs, but are in comparison to similar projects in order for the City to establish working budgets for implementing the improvements. Estimate of Probable Costs for Construction No. Parking Lot Description (not phased) Low Range High Range 1.01 General earthwork, erosion control & mobilization $30, $50, Removals $3, $5, Asphalt Trails $30, $35, Stormwater (Catch Basins & Storm Lines) $30, $40, Restoration $15, $20, Landscape improvements (budget for plantings) $8, $10, Parking Lot Lighting (4-6 lights) $24, $36, Concrete Curb & Gutter $15, $20, Parking Lot Striping & Signage $3, $5, Asphalt Pavement $75, $100, Parking Lot SubTotal: $233, $321, Construction Contingency, Testing & Design Fees (25%) $58, $80, Parking Lot Grand Total: $291, $401, No. Playground Description Low Range High Range 2.01 General earthwork, erosion control & mobilization $50, $70, * Electrical Service $30, $45, * Water Service $20, $30, Playground Draintile System $9, $12, Playground Shelter with Concrete Pad $50, $75, Asphalt Trail Loop Connection $10, $12, Concrete Walks & Pads $20, $25, Concrete Stairs $10, $15, Concrete Curb Containers $24, $26, Page - 1 of 2

10 2.10 Poured in place rubber surfacing $100, $125, Wood fiber surfacing $12, $16, Sand surfacing $1, $1, Playground Equipment $200, $250, Specialty Items (site or landscape features) $10, $20, Standard Site Amenities (benches, tables, bike rack, etc.) $35, $45, Restoration $15, $20, Landscape improvements $25, $45, Playground SubTotal: $621, $832, Construction Contingency, Testing & Design Fees (25%) $155, $208, Playground Grand Total: $776, $1,040, No. Splash Pad Description Low Range High Range 3.01 Splash Pad Equipment & System (flow-through to run into basin) $150, $200, Splash Pad Surfacing $15, $25, Stormwater & Basin (outlet, plantings, etc.) $25, $35, Miscellaneous Utility Connections $10, $15, Splash Pad SubTotal: $200, $275, Construction Contingency, Testing & Design Fees (25%) $50, $68, Splash Pad Grand Total: $250, $343, No. Future Developments Low Range High Range A Multi-Purpose Park Building (includes utilities) $1,000, $2,000, B Hockey Rink: $205, $285, Wood Boards = $45,000 - $55,000 Concrete Surfacing = $100,000 - $150,000 Sports Lighting = $60,000 - $80,000 **Future Development Totals: $1,205, $2,285, * Highlighted items indicate the utilities that should be brought into the proposed areas for the splash pad in either the parking lot or the playground phase - whichever comes first. ** Future Development items do not have construction contingency, testing or design fees added into the figures shown. Page - 2 of 2

11 Gene Lehner Park 4180 Trillium Lane East 1.7 acres Mini Park The Gene Lehner Park is named after a former Park Commissioner. It was dedicated in 1994 as part of the Trillium Bay subdivision. It serves a greater area, including the Maple Forest, Stonebridge, and Wood End Shores subdivisions. There is a trail along County Road 44 that connects the park to other neighborhoods and the Lake Minnetonka Regional Park. The park features a tennis court, playground equipment, exercise stations along the trail, and a wood carving of a black bear. Several years ago, the bear s companion, a cub, wandered off and never returned. Some say it was stolen, other aren t so sure. Park Amenities- Trail Coating 2008 Park Sign 2004 Tennis Court/Fence 1994 Playground Equipment 1994 Picnic Table 2004 Trash Cans (2) 2003 Fitness Stations 1994 Trail 1995 Wood Carving 1994 Maintenance Schedule 2010 Paint Equipment - $1, Playground Equipment - $40, Trail Replacement - $37, Resurface Tennis Court - $5, Fence along retaining wall - $5, Playground border & park entrance - $8, Playground border - $8, Resurface Tennis Court - $5, Trail Coating - $19, Playground Equipment - $40, Trail Coating - $19, Playground Equipment - $40, Trash Cans - $ Replace Picnic Table - $ Replace Bench - $ Trail Replacement - $37, Trail Coating - $19,300 The Gene Lehner Park Bear may need some maintenance every now and then, as well. The playground is in good shape but will require a new base when the playground equipment is updated. Rubber

12 Douglas Park 3441 Tuxedo Rd 7,976 square feet Mini Park Douglas Park is located at the triangle formed by St Mary s Road, Tuxedo Road, and Wellesley Way. It is the park for the Douglas Beach neighborhood. The City claimed this parcel as tax-forfeited land in 1981, along with parcels at 5254 and 5269 St. Mary s Road. A neighborhood meeting was held to determine which of the three lots would be the best place for the neighborhood park and 3441 Tuxedo Road was selected. Originally developed in 1987, it housed a small set of playground equipment and a basketball court. The playground equipment was updated it In 2004, a major renovation added a picnic area and a new half basketball court. Park Amenities- Add Mulch to play area Paint Equipment Park Sign Basketball Court Playground Equipment Wood fiber base added Picnic Tables (2) Trash Can Maintenance Schedule Replace Fence with decorative fence - $15, Tree Work- $10, Replace Playground Equipment- $25, Resurface Basketball Court- $4, Replace Fence with decorative fence - $15, Replace Playground Equipment- $30, Resurface Basketball Court- $6, Trash Can- $ Replace Benches/Tables- $3,100 The Douglas Park will need further work done to achieve perfection. When the playground equipment is updated, it has been discussed to add a more decorative fence. The nature of the park and Tuxedo Road requires a fence, however the neighborhood has complained about the appearance of the current plain chain link fence. If the large cottonwood trees remain a problem for the park, they should be removed before the playground equipment and fence are updated.

13 Jennings Park 865 Jennings Cove Rd 1 acre Mini Park Jennings Park was dedicated in 1986 as part of the Jennings Cove Subdivision. It was originally developed in 1993 by adding a small set of playground equipment. The fast growth of the neighborhood created a demand for expanding the park equipment in 1996 and then adding a sport court in A pond was added in 1999 to help alleviate drainage concerns in the area. Park Amenities Resurface Trail Add pea gravel to play area Park Sign Sport Court/Fence Playground Equipment Playground Equipment Picnic Table Benches (3) Trash Cans (2) Trail Pond Excavated Maintenance Schedule Playground Equipment- $40, Rubber Mulch- $15, Tree Planting- $6, Playground Equipment- $40, Rubber Mulch- $15, Playground Equipment- $40, Rubber Mulch- $30, Replace Trash Cans- $ Replace Benches & Tables- $2, Park Redesign- $55,000 Jennings Park should be redesigned in the future, as the park amenities are not laid out properly for the drainage on the site. The court should not have sediment from the play areas draining across it to the pond. Sport Courts are typically more of a residential use and there is not much information available on how well they hold up in public parks. This should be monitored. A regular basketball court and/or tennis court may prove to be more durable in the long run. Currently, the court is mostly used for basketball. If the court reaches a point where major renovation is needed, that would be the appropriate time to explore the redesign of the park. If a major redesign does not occur, adding pedestrian pathways to the court would assist in keeping sediment off of it. When the playground is replaced, rubber or wood

14 Friendship Park 5676 Kramer Rd 25,334 square feet Neighborhood Mini Park Friendship Park is located in the Painters Creek Preserve Subdivision. It was built in 1999 and consists of playground equipment and a picnic area. An irrigation system was donated to the City by the Homeowner s Association in Park Amenities Pea gravel to play area Park Sign Play Equipment Irrigation Sidewalks Benches/Tables Maintenance Schedule Replace Benches & Tables- $1, Replace Play Equipment- $34, Rubber Mulch- $15, Irrigation Housing/Landscaping- $TBD Replace Benches & Tables- $1, Replace Play Equipment- $34, New Playground Border- $9, Replace Benches & Tables- $1, Replace Play Equipment- $34, Rubber Mulch- $15,775 This park is well designed and simple and will not take much effort to maintain. When the time comes to replace the playground equipment, rubber or wood mulch will be needed to use for the base to comply with ADA standards.

15 Slow Creek Park 5738 Sunnybrook Cir acres Mini Park Slow Creek Park was dedicated as part of the Sunnybrook Farms Subdivision in The park was partially constructed by the developer and the City over 2002 and It consists of a woodchip trail that snakes through the lowlands around the Creek and then terminates in an area where there is a small playground and a picnic area. Also, featured in this area is a bituminous trail that the City built along Game Farm Road to the school. Park Amenities Maintain woodchip trail Maintain woodchip trail Park Sign Pedestrian Bridge Playground Equipment Picnic Table Benches Trash Can Game Farm Rd Trail lf Maintenance Schedule Game Farm Trail Coating- $10, Maintain woodchip trail- $11, Park Trail Coating- $1, Maintain Woodchip Trail- $11, Repair Bridge- $TBD Stain Bridge- $TBD Convert Woodchip Trail to Gravel - $12, Replace Playground Equipment- $35, Rubber Mulch- $26, Convert Gravel Trail to Pavement - $TBD Replace Benches & Table- $1, Game Farm Trail Resurface- $24, Replace Trash Can- $ Park Trail Resurfacing- $3,187 Woodchip Trails require a great deal of maintenance in many situations. Over time, if the maintenance of this trail is as intensive as feared above, it could be replaced by a mowed turf trail.

16 Adler Nature View Park 8230 Highland Road 2.64 acres Special Use Park Adler Nature View Park was dedicated as part of the Turtle Creek Subdivision. It is located along the Dakota Rail. It is a special use park that features a bituminous trail. Park Amenities Park Sign Trail Maintenance Schedule Trail Coating- $ Trail Resurfacing- $12, Trail Resurfacing- $12,066 Kings Point Rd Fishing Pier Kings Point Road DNR Park Special Use Park The City of Minnetrista installed a fishing pier at the DNR s park on Kings Point Road in There have also been discussions about placing a picnic area in this park. Park Amenities Fishing pier Maintenance Schedule 2012 New Dock

17 Merz Marsh Park 4230 Highland Road 24.8 acres Neighborhood Park Merz Marsh Park, named after one of the first German settlers to the area, was dedicated in 2001 as part of the Turtle Creek Subdivision. Currently, it consists of a half basketball court, playground equipment, trails, and a soccer field. The park extends all the way to Six Mile Creek. Park Amenities Benches & Tables with Slabs-2005 Park Sign Half basketball court Soccer goals Trails- 443 lf Playground Equipment Maintenance Schedule Trail Coating- $2, Resurface Basketball Court- $4, Resurface Basketball Court- $6, Replace Playground Equipment- $26, Replace Playground Equipment- $30, Rubber mulch- $16, Resurface Trails- $6,300 Currently this park has no tables and benches and some should be added soon. Parking may become an issue if the soccer field is ever used. Neighborhood residents have already voiced some displeasure over the potential of lighting of the field.

18 Woods of Saga Hill Park 4900 Grandview Ave 2.1 acres Mini Park The Woods of Saga Hill Park was tax forfeited land originally taken by the City in the early 1960 s. The deed was misfiled, however, and the park was not developed until The mostly wooded park has a set of playground equipment and a bituminous trail with off-street parking. Park Amenities Playground Equipment Bituminous Trail- 880 lf Parking Lot Benches (2) Tables (2) Park Sign Maintenance Schedule Trail Coating- $5, Rubber Mulch- $25, Trail Resurfacing- $13, Replace Playground Equipment- $41, Replace Benches & Tables- $3, Trail Resurfacing- $13,000

19 Perennial Park 1270 Langewood Dr 18,569 square feet Mini Park Perennial Park was dedicated in 2000 as part of the Heatherwood Glenn subdivision. It has frontage both on County Road 110 North and Langewood Drive. It consists of a picnic shelter, grills, horseshoe pitch, and many perennial plants. There is also a trail that runs along Sunnyfield Road to the football field and a trail along County Road 110. Park Amenities Horseshoe Pit Trail Coating Park Sign Picnic Pavilion Horseshoe Pitch BBQs ft Trail Wood mulch around plant Benches (2) Maintenance Schedule Re-roof Pavilion- $5, Replace benches & tables- $3, Resurface Trail- $4, Re-roof Pavilion- $5, Replace benches & tables- $3, Resurface Trail- $4, Stain Pavilion- $TBD Re-roof Pavilion- $5, Replace benches & tables- $3, Resurface Trail- $4,375 Perennial Park may require some future plantings, as there always seems to have been a little bit of trouble getting the plants to stay alive through the years. Adding another horseshoe pitch has been suggested on occasion, as residents have commented that if there were a second pitch there could be some more organized shoeing going on.

20 Merriman Cemetery 585 County Road acres Historical Site The legendary Merriman Cemetery has often been forgotten and rediscovered. There appear to be several newspaper articles in the archives of the newly discovered abandoned cemetery. Well, that legacy is no more. Recently, the City Council added the historic cemetery to the park system. Last year, the City began to build a driveway to the site to allow for maintenance access. It has been discussed in the past to add some site amenities or perhaps even a gate. Planning Schedule Select site improvements, purchase, and install. This year was selected, as it is technically tax forfeited land and there is a three-year window for improving such sites. Painters Creek Estates Park 617 Painters Creek Drive 2.1 acres Undeveloped Park & Trail Corridor This undeveloped park was dedicated to the City in It consists of a creekside corridor and a larger open area. Most all of the open area is wetlands. At one time, the City was attempting to acquire a trail that rang along Painters Creek. Over time, this pursuit was abandoned, leaving remnants such as this. Since the parkland was dedicated, it cannot be sold. Currently, it appears that there are some residents that ride ATVs, horses, and bikes in this area. The current trail plan attempts to link Planning Schedule None

21 Dakota Rail Park 7222 County Road 110 W 1.33 acres Undeveloped Park This park is located where the Dakota Rail crossed County Road 110 W. It was purchased in 2003 for future use. Planning Schedule None. Timber Hills Park 651 County Road 92 15,252 square feet Undeveloped Park This park is located at the corner of County Road 92 and County Road 26. It was purchased in 2004 for future use. Planning Schedule If a trail system is developed along County Roads 92 and 26, then this park should be developed.

22 South Cusoke Park 4180 Trillium Lane East 1.8 acres Special Use Park South Cusoke park was dedicated as part of the South Saunders subdivision in A paved trail down to the lake was installed in Many retaining walls had to be built to support it. Area residents often inquire about placing playground equipment in this park but it is not suitable. Park Amenities Park Sign Trail- 500 lf Retaining Walls Light Parking Lot Maintenance Schedule Trail Coating- $2, Fog Seal Trail- $TBD Trail Resurfacing- $5,450

23 North Cusoke Park 2600 North Saunders Lake Drive acres Special Use Park North Cusoke Park was dedicated as part of the North Saunders Lake subdivision in It includes a pedestrian bridge over a channel in Saunders Lake. It is possible to launch canoes from this park, as well. Park Amenities Park Sign Pedestrian Bridge Trail Parking Lot Maintenance Schedule Trail Coating- $2, Fog Seal Trail- $TBD Trail Resurfacing- $5,450 The residents in South Saunders often contact the City in hopes of adding some playground equipment to the park. However, that particular park is unsuitable for such development. It would be possible to place some equipment in North Cusoke Park, however. If the area residents still feel that this is a priority, then North Cusoke could be developed into a

24 Williams Lane Park 3245 Williams Ln 22,624 square feet Undeveloped Park This park was dedicated as part of the Maple Leaf Estates subdivision in There are trailways through this area that lead to the park but there was no defined use for it. Planning Schedule None Chateau Way Park 1616 Chateau Way 3.3 acres Undeveloped Park The park on the corner of Chateau Way and County Road 15 was dedicated as part of the Chateau De Lac subdivision in At one time, it was discussed that this could be the center of a large, rural trail system. This property cannot be sold. Planning Schedule None

25 Lincoln Avenue Boat Launch Lincoln Ave ROW off of Halstead Dr Public Water Access This boat launch is a primary public access point for Halstead Bay. There is boat trailer parking and a turnaround available for use. Future subdivision was intended to improve parking and usability. It opened for use in Maintenance Schedule Undefined Tuxedo Road Boat Launch Tuxedo Road ROW Public Water Access The boat launch on Tuxedo Road has been in operation since the early 1970 s. It has a parking lot on site. This site requires very minimal maintenance. Maintenance Schedule Possible Repave with Enchanted Lane Project

26 Linden Park 3900 Hunters Trail 3.85 Acres Neighborhood Mini Park Located in Hunters Crest, Linden Park sports a colorful playground, basketball and sand volleyball courts and a picnic pavilion. Park Amenities Playground Equipment Basketball Court Sand Volleyball Court Concrete walk Bituminous path Shelter Picnic table & bench Drinking fountain Maintenance Schedule Replace Volleyball Net $ Trail Coating $2, Basketball Court Coating $ 5, Replace Sand in Volleyball Court $3, Basketball Court Resurfacing $ 5, Reroof Pavilion - $TBD Linden Park will need general maintenance each year. The amenities in this park are fairly new and

27 Lisle Park 4600 Hunters Trail 15.5 acres Neighborhood Park The City Council accepted the Master Plan for this new park in Hunters Crest in This plan will be used as a guide for the development of Lisle Park. Phase I of the park development includes mass grading, trail, sod, utilities, and irrigation installation, and the installation of a ball field backstop. These amenities were completed in Future phases will be scheduled and completed as funds become available through the City s park dedication fund. Park Amenities Asphalt Loop Trail 2009 Irrigation 2009 Ballfield Tennis Courts & Parking Lot 2015 Maintenance Schedule Ballfield- $15, Additional Parking Lot- $200, Playground- $300, Playground- $300,000

28 P.O. Box Golden Valley, MN (F) City of Minnetrista Park Review (not an audit) Linden Park A. Surfacing: Engineered Wood Fiber is approximately 6-8 to low. B. Kompan Equipment: Structure: Looks to be in fine working order 2. Tot Structure: Need to check surfacing height and the installation instructions, the unit may be sitting to high. 3. Whirl: Need to check surfacing height and the installation instructions, the unit may be sitting to high. 4. Spring Toy: Need to check surfacing height and the installation instructions, the unit may be sitting to high. Note: Kompan equipment was purchased from St. Croix Recreation , now is represented by Ultimate Playgrounds Page 1

29 P.O. Box Golden Valley, MN (F) C. Landscapes Structure Equipment: Structure: Looks to be in fine working order. 2. Swings: Looks to be in fine working order. Notes: 1. Per Gary, the equipment was installed in Look to replace equipment Budget for equipment 75K, additional for surfacing and demo. Page 2

30 P.O. Box Golden Valley, MN (F) Merz Marsh Park A. Surfacing: Engineered Wood Fiber is at the appropriate level. B. Park Structure Equipment (now called Play & Park Structures): structure: 2-5 Structure: Looks to be in fine working order C. GameTime Equipment: 1. Swings: Looks to be in fine working order. Notes: 1. Per Gary, the equipment was installed in Look to replace equipment Budget for equipment 55K, additional for surfacing and demo. The structure is aging fast, powder coating & sheet plastic fading, PVC coating on decks is peelings. Should look to replace sooner. When replacing the site should be leveled. For the park you need to replace the soccer goals. Also, I would add 1-2 grills since you have a picnic shelter on site. Page 3

31 P.O. Box Golden Valley, MN (F) Gene Lehner Park A. Surfacing: Pea rock needs to be replaced, it does not meet ADA or the fall height requirements. B. Landscape Structures Equipment: structure: Needs to replaced now, it does not meet ADA or any of the safety standards 2. Swings: same as above, also the 3 rd seat needs to me removed. Notes: 1. Per Gary, the equipment was installed in Look to replace equipment NOW. 3. Budget for equipment 55K, additional for surfacing, demo & border. Page 4

32 P.O. Box Golden Valley, MN (F) Slow Creek Park A. Surfacing: Engineered Wood Fiber is approximately 6-8 to low. B. Landscape Structures Equipment: Structure: Looks to be in fine working order. 2. Free Standing Climbers: Looks to be in fine working order. 3. Digger: Needs to be re-installed, the footing is exposed. 4. Swings: Looks to be in fine working order. Note: 1. Per Gary, the equipment was installed in Look to replace equipment Budget for equipment 50K, additional for surfacing & demo. Page 5

33 P.O. Box Golden Valley, MN (F) Woods of Saga Hill Park A. Surfacing: Rubber Mulch, no improvements required.\ B. Little Tikes Equipment: Structure: Looks to be in fine working order. Notes: 1. Per Gary, the equipment was installed in Look to replace equipment Could last long, in good shape and well shaded 3. Budget for equipment 50K, additional for demo, re-use surfacing. Page 6

34 Friendship Park P.O. Box Golden Valley, MN (F) A. Surfacing: Pea rock needs to be replaced, it does not meet ADA or the fall height requirements B. GameTime Equipment: Structure: Looks to be in fine working order. However, it does not meet the current ADA standards. 2. Swings: Looks to be in fine working order. The belt seat in the bay with tot seat needs to be changed to a tot seat or ADA seat. 3. Spring Toy: Looks to be in fine working order. 4. Digger: Looks to be in fine working order. Note: 1. Per Gary, the equipment was installed in Look to replace equipment Budget for equipment 60K, additional for surfacing, demo & border. Page 7

35 Jennings Cove Park P.O. Box Golden Valley, MN (F) A. Surfacing: Pea rock needs to be replaced, it does not meet ADA or the fall height requirements B. GameTime Equipment: structure: Looks to be in fine working order. However, it does not meet the current ADA standards. Also, this unit is a DuraScape/PrimeTime hybrid unit, parts for DuraScape are no longer available. 2. Swings: Looks to be in fine working order. Note: 1. Per Gary, the equipment was installed in 1993 for phase 1 & phase 2 was in Look to replace equipment NOW. 3. Budget for equipment 60K, additional for surfacing, demo & border. Page 8

36 Douglas Park P.O. Box Golden Valley, MN (F) A. Surfacing: Engineered Wood Fiber is approximately 6-8 to low. B. GameTime Equipment: structure: Looks to be in fine working order. However, it does not meet the current ADA standards. 2. T-Swing: Looks to be in fine working order However, it needs to be re-installed, something wrong with the footing. Note: 1. Per Gary, the equipment was installed in Look to upgrade NOW 3. Budget for equipment 35K, additional for surfacing, & demo. Page 9