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AGENDA
MEDINA PARK COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Medina City Council Chambers
City Hall, 2052 County Road 24
1) Call to Order
2) Additions to Agenda
3) Approval of the Minutes from:
November 28, 2018 Regular Meeting
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda)
5) City Council Update
6) Trail Plan Review
7) Staff Report
a) 2018 Park Commission Goals – Reoccurring Update
b) General Items
8) Adjourn
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina Park Commission
FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: December 14, 2018
DATE OF MEETING: December 19, 2018
SUBJECT: Park Commission Meeting Report
2. Additions to Agenda
If any Park Commissioner wishes to add an item to the agenda after the agenda has
already been posted, the agenda item must be proposed at this point in the meeting. The
Park Commission must agree to add the item by motion.
No attachments for this item.
5. City Council Update
This is a reoccurring agenda item to have City Council Liaison to the Park Commission
John Anderson give an update at each meeting on what is happening at the Council level.
No attachments for this item.
6. Trail Plan Review
The Park Commission Trail subcommittee consisting of John Jacob, Jeff Rumsey, and
Ann Thies met on December 12th with Jodi Gallup to start updating the 2013 trail plan
descriptions to match the updated 2020-2040 Trail plan that was adopted by the Medina
City Council on October 2, 2018. The subcommittee will provide a verbal update on the
progress that has been made and discuss next steps for updating the trail plan. The Park
Commission may want to spend some time as a whole commission reviewing the text of
the plan at the meeting on Wednesday night.
See attached plans.
Recommended Action: No action needed at this time.
7. Staff Report
a. 2018 Park Commission Goals – This is a reoccurring item to continually review our goals
and provide updates on progress made.
b. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park
items.
Staff representation at the December 19th Park Commission meeting will be Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup and Public Works Director Steve Scherer.
Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
November 28, 2018
Medina City Hall
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on November 28, 2018 at
7:00 p.m. at Medina City Hall. Park Commission Chair Steve Lee presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners Present: Steve Lee, Jeff Rumsey, Ann Thies, Mary Morrison, Lori
Meehan, John Jacob, and youth member Ella Kingsley
Commissioners Absent: Elizabeth Weir and youth member Lauren Lubenow
Also Present: Public Works Director Steve Scherer and Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup
2) Additions to the Agenda: Discuss dugout colors under staff report.
3) Approval of the Minutes from:
September 19, 2018 Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Jacob and seconded by Thies to approve the minutes from
September 19, 2018 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None.
5) City Council Update
Scherer updated the Park Commission on recent City Council actions. He stated that the
City of Medina has been working with the City of Plymouth on upgrading Brockton
Lane, noting that a trail is proposed on the Plymouth side of the road.
6) Deer Hill Preserve 3rd Addition – Park Dedication Review
Gallup provided background and a brief summary of the request. She noted that on
October 6, 2015, the City Council granted preliminary plat approval for a 41 lot
Conservation Design-PUD with 90 acres in permanent conservation. Phase one was
approved in 2016 for ten single family lots and phase two was approved in the spring of
2018 for five lots.
Gallup noted that the applicant has now requested the third addition, which would create
five lots and one Outlot A. It was noted that Outlot A was originally planned as a
residential lot, but the applicant has proposed to change this lot to a park. The applicant
has inquired if the City would like to take this proposed park as a public City Park,
otherwise, the applicant would make it a private park to be maintained by the HOA.
Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
November 28, 2018
Medina City Hall
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Gallup stated that park dedication would need to be adjusted to account for the park
improvements whether public or private.
Susan Seeland, the developer, stated that the residents that are moving into this
development have shown interested in walking trails and a neighborhood park. She noted
that the park would have playground equipment, a shade structure, and an open field area.
The Park Commission reviewed the site plan and discussed the location of the proposed
park. Seeland noted that she is proposing a new trail connection from the trail easements
on the east side of the development through the conservation easement to the new park.
Gallup noted that the previously approved Park Dedication consisted of 1.77 acres in the
northeast corner of the site that was deeded to the city, trail easements throughout the
conservation areas, and $102,000 cash-in-lieu of additional dedication.
Gallup noted that Outlot A is 2.34 acres, which is 28.9% of the maximum land which
could be required; the equivalent to $37,718.39 if the land was dedicated to the public.
Gallup reviewed the objectives noted in the staff report, stating that the city generally
supports fewer more strategically located public parks. She noted that Medina
Morningside Park is within a ½ mile distance to most of the neighborhood. She also
noted that the city has been conducting financial analysis of parks, on-going maintenance
costs, and long-term replacement costs.
Gallup stated that staff’s recommendation based on this analysis is to not recommend a
public park but provide park dedication credit of $37,718.39 for the proposed private
park improvements.
Thies noted that the proposed park is isolated from most of the city and would likely only
serve the residents in this development. The other Park Commissioners agreed that this
park does not have great access for all Medina residents. It was also noted a public park
in this neighborhood is not needed because of the proximity to the Medina Morningside
public park.
Morrison stated that she thought the trails in this development would remain turf trails.
Seeland discussed the need for paved trails for children to safely bike to the park. Seeland
also noted that the trail easement is 20 feet wide, and there is no reason that the city could
not have both a paved and turf trail side-by-side.
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November 28, 2018
Medina City Hall
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A motion was made by Jacob and seconded by Meehan to recommend to the City Council
to go with staff’s recommendation to not take the land as a public park but give the
applicant park dedication credit of $37,718.39 for the private park improvements.
Jacob amended the motion to add that the Park Commission recommends that staff
continues to work with the applicant on a plan to move forward with paving some of the
trails. Meehan seconded the amended motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
7) Staff Report
• Dugout Colors – The Park Commission reviewed the color options for the new
dugouts on the Little League Field at Hamel Legion Park. It was recommended to
use galvanized steel frames and the light stone color roof. If galvanized steel is
not available for the frame, the second choice is black. The Park Commission was
okay with allowing the Hamel Athletic Club to purchase blue benches in the
dugouts.
• 2018 Park Commission Goals – The Park Commission reviewed the 2018 goals
and noted that they would like to discuss the trail plan at the December meeting.
8) Adjourn
A motion was made by Jacob, seconded by Meehan and passed unanimously, to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup
City of Medina
TRAIL PLAN
May 15, 2013
Prepared by the Medina Park Commission:
Paul Jaeb
Ann Thies
Madeleine Linck
Dino DesLauriers
Janet White
Steve Lee
Ellis Olkon
With the Assistance of:
Melissa Martinson, City Council Liaison
Steve Scherer, Public Works Director
Jodi Gallup, Assistant to City Administrator
Dusty Finke, City Planner
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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
Executive Summary ...................................................................... 3
Trail Plan Purpose ........................................................................ 3
Trail Plan Guiding Principles ....................................................... 3
1. Hackamore Road: Arrowhead Drive to County Road 101 ... 4
2. Foxtail Trails ......................................................................... 4
3. Highway 55 Crossings (116 & 101) ...................................... 4
4. East Chippewa....................................................................... 4
5. Chippewa/Mohawk Trail System .......................................... 5
6. Willow Drive North .............................................................. 5
7. Pioneer Trail .......................................................................... 5
8. West Chippewa ..................................................................... 6
9. North of Loretto – 19 to Pioneer Trail ................................. 6
10. Northwest Loretto Trail System .......................................... 6
11. Hidden Lake Trail ................................................................ 6
12. Tomahawk Trail .................................................................. 7
13. Apache Trails ....................................................................... 7
14. Prairie Drive Trail ................................................................ 7
15. County Road 118/Blackfoot Trail ........................................ 7
16. County Road 115 (Hamel Road) .......................................... 8
17. Hamel Road – Uptown Hamel to Pinto Drive ..................... 8
18. Navajo Trail ......................................................................... 9
19. Holy Name – Hunter Trail ................................................... 9
20. Pinto Drive ........................................................................... 9
21. Meadowwoods Trail .......................................................... 10
22. Tamarack Drive Trail ......................................................... 10
23. Deerhill East ....................................................................... 10
24. Wolsfeld Cabin Trail .......................................................... 11
25. Wolsfeld West Trail ........................................................... 11
26. Willow Drive – South of Medina Morningside Road ........ 11
27. Willow Drive – South of Co Rd 24 to Morningside Road 12
28. West Deerhill Trails ........................................................... 12
29. Homestead Willow Trail – A ............................................. 13
30. Homestead Willow Trail – B ............................................. 13
31. Independence Beach Neighborhood Trail .......................... 13
32. Parkview Drive Trail .......................................................... 14
33. Willow Drive from Co Rd 24 to Co Rd 115 ..................... 14
34. Blackfoot/Chestnut Loop ................................................... 14
35. Morgan/Blackfoot Loop .................................................... 14
36. Chestnut/Morgan Road Connection ................................... 15
37. Tamarack North Trail ......................................................... 15
Exhibit - Trail Map
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Executive Summary
This Trail Plan examines the proposed trail development plan for the City of Medina
and sets forth recommendations. The plan examines the specific needs for each trail, including
surface and type. These recommendations are being forwarded to the City Council for further
consideration and implementation. The success of this plan depends upon identifying funding
sources and subsequently obtaining sufficient funding.
Trail Plan Purpose
This Plan was commissioned by the Medina City Council for the purpose of examining
the City’s current trail plan and recommending trails as development occurs. Furthermore, the
City Council and the Park Commission wish to establish a process that ensures trail priorities
and opportunities are reviewed for all development plans submitted to the City.
Trail Plan Guiding Principles
The following principles were utilized by the Park Commission to identify trails. This
list is based on goals and objectives stated in the 2010-2030 Comprehensive Plan for Open
Spaces and the 2009 Trail Plan, updated to reflect the current concerns and opportunities
present in 2013.
1. Support the current Comprehensive Plan and Trail Plan approved in 2009.
2. Secure access to high quality natural areas and areas of scenic beauty (meander off
shoulder where possible).
3. Connect neighborhoods to natural infrastructure providing door-step recreational
benefits and encouraging active lifestyles.
4. Develop trails that provide for multiple recreational uses.
5. Create trails for citizens to view and enjoy open space resources.
6. Link individual trails to larger network which connects all parts of the City with regional
trails and resources.
7. Prioritize creation of trails near current developments or for areas where development is
planned in the near term.
8. Remain mindful of fiscal constraints within the City budget.
9. Create flexibility in the plan so Park Commission and City Council can take advantage
of future opportunities as they arise.
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1. Hackamore Road: Arrowhead Drive to County Road 101
Description – This trail would run south to north approx. 1 1/4 miles along Arrowhead
Drive, then curve and continue east along the south side of Hackamore Road to County
Road 101.
Need – This trail will serve a heavily-populated area of the City and link trails along
County Road 101 and County Road 116.
Type and Surface Recommendations – This trail should be paved and off-road if
possible.
Opportunities & Contingencies – The portion of this trail that runs south to north along
Arrowhead Drive will be completed when Arrowhead Drive is finished. The remaining
portion will be finished as development occurs.
2. Foxtail Trails
Description – These trails will run from Foxberry Farms to Medina Lake and continue
along a path to Arrowhead Drive to create a connection from The Park at Fields of
Medina to Medina Lake Preserve.
Need – Driven by development.
Type and Surface Recommendations – The trails should be unpaved and as population
increases, pavement should be considered.
Opportunities & Contingencies – To be constructed as development occurs. These trails
are located close to an active park.
3. Highway 55 Crossings (County Road 101 & 116)
Description – These crossings create access and connections over Highway 55.
Need – These crossings connect Uptown Hamel and parks with the Clydesdale Trail
retail area and north/south residents.
Type and Surface Recommendations – The surface type should be paved shoulder.
Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail should be built as the opportunity arises and
funds are available. Not through city funds. When crossings go in, the stop lights should
be longer to allow for safe crossing.
4. East Chippewa
Description – This trail would run along Chippewa Road from Willow Drive heading
east to Arrowhead Drive.
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Need – Provide a local trail for connection within the community and local parks.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Paved off-road.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
5. Chippewa/Mohawk Trail System
Description – These trails will run through the future planned developments north of
Chippewa Drive, west of Arrowhead Drive and east of Willow Drive.
Need – Provide a trail system and connections to existing trails for the new residents in
these future developments.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Paved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As development occurs.
6. Willow Drive North
Description – The trail would run north along Willow Drive beginning at Pioneer Trail
for about 1 mile, ending at the proposed East Chippewa Trail.
Need –– There are few residents along this proposed trail and there would be little need
until development occurs.
Type and Surface Recommendations– This trail would be an unpaved shoulder trail
until usage required pavement.
Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail could be built in conjunction with the East
Chippewa trail to make multiple trail connections.
7. Pioneer Trail
Description – The trail would run along Pioneer Trail starting at County Road 115
(Hamel Road) to Highway 55.
Need –– This trail is needed to complete the trail system to the northwest portion of the
City and to connect to Tomann Preserve.
Type and Surface Recommendations– This trail would be paved and off-road where
possible.
Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail may not be built until development occurs.
8. West Chippewa
Description – This trail would run along Chippewa Road from Pioneer Trail to County
Road 19.
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Need – Provide access to Loretto, and the Regional Trail.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Paved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
9. North of Loretto – 19 to Pioneer Trail
Description – This trail will connect the County Road 19 regional trail to the proposed
trail along Pioneer Trail.
Need – Provide a trail connection to existing trails for the new residents in these future
developments.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Paved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As development occurs.
10. Northwest Loretto Trail System
Description – This trail will connect the County Road 19 regional trail with a future
planned city park and run west to the city’s border.
Need – Provide a trail system and connections to existing trails for the new residents in
these future developments.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Paved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As development occurs.
11. Hidden Lake Trail
Description – This trail would be a short spur trail west of County Road 19 to an
overlook on Hidden Lake.
Need – This would be a spur connection to allow public viewing of a high quality
natural area from a Regional Trail.
Type and Surface Recommendations – This trail should be unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – It should be constructed as opportunity arises.
12. Tomahawk Trail
Description – This trail would run along Tomahawk Trail for about 1 1/4 miles, from
Hamel Road northeast to Pioneer Trail. It would also have a grassland nature trail spur
to the old Woodlake Sanitary Landfill.
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Need – This will serve as a connection between Baker Park Reserve and Tomann
Preserve. The spur would provide access to an open space priority area.
Type and Surface Recommendations – The terrain would likely require shoulder trail.
Initially this could be a gravel surface.
Opportunities & Contingencies – The spur should be coordinated with the Woodlake
owner. The remaining portion of the trail as opportunity arises.
13. Apache Trails
Description – These trails will head east toward Pioneer Trail and south to County Road
115 (Hamel Road).
Need – Provide an interior, off-road connection for future development.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved trails.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
14. Prairie Drive Trail
Description – This trail would run south of the Hennepin County Public Works Facility,
through woodland to Pioneer Trail.
Need – This trail provides a connection to other trails.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
15. County Road 118/Blackfoot Trail
Description – Beginning at Tamarack Drive on the south, this trail extends to the west
along the entire 1/2 mile length of Blackfoot Trail, turns north for about 1/3 of a mile to
the intersection of County Road 115 (Hamel Road), and continues north for an
additional 5/8 of a mile along County Road 118 to Highway 55, aligning with the
proposed trail across Highway 55 on Arrowhead Drive.
Need – This trail is part of the proposed north-south route connecting the east-west trails
on the eastern half of the City.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Given the low traffic volume along Blackfoot
Trail, that segment of the trail can be on the north shoulder. The segment between
Blackfoot Trail and Hamel Road should be off-road with a limestone base. Both of these
segments could be paved if and when Blackfoot Trail is paved. Due to the heavy
commercial traffic on County Road 118, that segment should be an off-road trail, and
should eventually be paved.
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Opportunities & Contingencies – In 2003, a partial dedication for the section of this trail
connecting Blackfoot Trail and Hamel Road was obtained in conjunction with the
subdivision of the Jubert Property or Copeland property.
16. County Road 115 (Hamel Road)
Description – This trail would run along County Road 115 (Hamel Road) for about 4
1/2 miles, from Highway 55 to County Road 19.
Need – This trail is needed to provide more direct access from the southwest and Baker
Park Reserve to Hamel Legion Park and Uptown Hamel.
Type and Surface Recommendations – This trail should be paved to accommodate
pedestrians, bicyclists and rollerbladers. A large portion of this road (from Arrowhead
to Parkview) already has a gravel trail for walking and riding.
Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail may be developed as the roads throughout
the center of the City are upgraded or placed under construction for maintenance. This is
a Hennepin County highway; the County may be willing to pick up a portion of the cost.
17. Hamel Road – Uptown Hamel to Pinto Drive
Description – This proposed trail is approx. 1 mile long, extending from Pinto Drive on
the western edge of Uptown Hamel, east to the Medina city limit at Brockton Lane. A
sidewalk already exists along Hamel Road in the area of Sioux Drive.
Need – Uptown Hamel is a high-density area and is the subject of redevelopment plans.
This trail will be an important connector from the Hunter Road trail to the Uptown
Hamel business area, Hamel Legion Park and to the trail going north along County Road
101.
Based on visual observations of traffic volume on Hamel Road, the Park Commission
believes an off-road trail, or a sidewalk with curb and gutter, is needed to satisfy safety
concerns.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Construct a sidewalk trail along the north side of
Hamel Road to the Elm Creek culvert. From that point the trail should be asphalt,
meandering through City property, with a bridge crossing Elm Creek and a small rest
area, then back up to Hamel Road, continuing to Pinto Drive.
Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail is planned be completed in stages as part of
the Uptown Hamel redevelopment.
18. Navajo Trail
Description – The city currently holds a trail easement along the vacated Navajo Road.
This trail would continue along the existing easement to connect to Tamarack trail and
Blackfoot trails.
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Need – This trail serves as an off road connection to Hunter Drive and the parks in
Uptown Hamel.
Type and Surface Recommendations – With the proximity of this trail to wetland areas,
this trail, if constructed, should be unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – A trail would be constructed along the current trail
easement and continue to Tamarack Drive as the opportunity arises.
19. Holy Name – Hunter Trail
Description – This trail would create a north south trail connection starting at Medina
Road going south along Holy Name Drive, continuing west along the north side of
County Road 24 to Holy Name Park and then heading south down Hunter Drive to
residential areas.
Need – This trail would create a vital north south route and link Holy Name Park to the
trail system.
Type and Surface Recommendations – The trail would be paved shoulder.
Opportunities & Contingencies – If the City acquired the right-of-way from North Ridge
Farms, a second trail could be paved on the south side of County Road 24. The trail
could also be constructed when the road is resurfaced in the future. The City could try to
work with the county to create a crosswalk across County Road 24.
20. Pinto Drive
Description – This proposed trail extends about 1 1/4 miles, from County Road 24 on
the south to the north end of Pinto Drive, then east for about 1/4 mile, then north for a
little more than 1/2 mile along the half-section line to Medina Road.
Need– This trail could serve as a link from Medina Road to County Road 24, as an off-
road trail.
Surface Recommendations – This trail should be unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – Pinto Drive is now a dead-end road with large parcels
to the north and northeast. Any future property divisions should be examined for
possible trail easements.
21. Meadowwoods Trail
Description – This trail will run from Deerhill Road East to Tamarack, Cherokee Road,
Meadowwoods Trail to Pinto Drive.
Need – Connect east side of city to Wolsfeld Woods SNA.
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Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
22. Tamarack Drive Trail
Description – The proposed trail would extend the entire length of Tamarack Drive,
approx. 2.4 miles.
Need – This trail would be one option for a north-south trail in the City and, when
combined with the proposed trails along Blackfoot Trail, County Road 118, and
Arrowhead Drive, would extend the entire length of the City. As such, it would greatly
enhance access to most east-west trails, including the existing County Road 24 trail.
The only other north-south trail that extends the entire length of the City is the County
Road 19 Regional Trail on the west side of the City.
Type and Surface Recommendations – It is recommended that this trail be placed on the
existing road right-of-way, as an off-road trail where ever possible, given that Tamarack
Drive has a moderate amount of traffic and a 40 mph speed limit. The road may need to
be widened in some areas, particularly in the wetland areas of County Road 24, to
accommodate a trail; perhaps boardwalks would be equally effective.
Opportunities & Contingencies – Placing this trail in the existing road right-of-way will
minimize or eliminate land acquisition costs. However, the area on either side of
County Road 24, together with a section north of Medina Road, is marsh land and will
require permits and additional fill. Sections of this trail will be off-road, other sections
will be paved, depending on right-of-way and wetlands issues. This road is relatively
narrow, but if the city ever raised the road in the future, the road could be widened.
23. Deerhill East
Description – This trail will run along Deerhill Road from Tamarack west to Wolsfeld
Woods SNA (includes spur running south to Wolsfeld Woods SNA off Deerhill).
Need – This trail will provide a continuation of the Meadowwoods Trail and connection
to Wolsfeld Woods SNA.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs. The spur
has been acquired.
24. Wolsfeld Cabin Trail
Description – The trail is named Wolsfeld Cabin Trail because it provides the
connection from the Wolsfeld Cabin, which is located at City Hall, to Wolsfeld Woods
SNA and the actual location where the cabin once stood.
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Need – Historic connection.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
25. Wolsfeld West Trail
Description – This trail, approximately 1/2 mile long, would provide a connection
between Wolsfeld Woods SNA to Willow Drive, Deerhill Road West and ultimately to
Baker Park Reserve.
Need – At this time the low traffic volume on Deerhill Road does not warrant an off-
road trail. However, an east–west connection between Tamarack Drive and Willow
Drive near the City’s south border would be desirable.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Given the Minnesota DNR’s position on bicycle
traffic in its scientific and natural areas, and the low traffic level on Deerhill Road, this
should be an unpaved trail.
Opportunities & Contingencies –As opportunity arises or development occurs. Medina
needs to be mindful of DNR regulations for trail use in developing this trail.
26. Willow Drive – South of Morningside Road to County Road 6 (6th Avenue North)
Description – The trail from Morningside Road to the Medina line is approx. 700 feet
and from the Medina line to County Road 6 (6th Avenue North) is approx. 575 feet, for a
combined total of approx. 1,275 feet in length, running along Willow Drive between
Morningside Road and County Road 6, on the west side of Willow Drive.
Need – There is foot and bicycle traffic along Willow Drive. However, there is virtually
no shoulder, the traffic lanes are narrow, and traffic is usually heavy and fast. This trail
would provide a safe useful connection between the Medina Morningside and Keller
Estates Neighborhoods with an Orono trail system connecting to County Road 6; which
will ultimately provide off road access to the Long Lake retail district and the Orono
school campus.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Due to the amount of private wooded land along
Willow Drive, this trail may need to be partially built on the shoulder of the road. The
existing topography and sewer/water utility easement favor a paved trail on the west
side of Willow Drive.
Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail will be coordinated with the City of Orono.
Some homes along Willow Drive are close to the road and it may be necessary to obtain
easements. If Willow Drive is to be rebuilt, this trail could be developed in conjunction
with that work.
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27. Willow Drive – South of County Road 24 to Morningside Road
Description – This trail is approx. 6,245 feet long, running along Willow Drive between
County Road 24 and Morningside Road.
Need – Currently, there is some foot and bicycle traffic along Willow Drive. However,
there is virtually no shoulder and the traffic lanes are narrow. This trail would provide a
useful connection between County Road 24 and the proposed trail from Morningside
Road to County Road 6.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Due to the amount of private wooded land along
Willow Drive, this trail would most likely have to be built on the shoulder. The existing
density, topography and utility easement favor a paved trail on the west side of Willow
Drive. A straight line for a trail is not necessary, and the trail could meander as
opportunities exist.
Opportunities & Contingencies – If Willow Drive is to be rebuilt, this trail could be
developed in conjunction with that work.
28. West Deerhill Trails
Description – These trails consist of two trails. Trail A is a straight line that would run
along Deerhill Road from Willow Drive approximately 1 mile west to Baker Park
Reserve. Trail B would run northwest from Deerhill Road along the open space corridor
to a connection with a series of trails coming from the north and west.
Need – This would be a connection from Wolsfeld Woods SNA to Baker Park Reserve,
plus providing access to an open space corridor.
Type and Surface Recommendations – The off-road section of the trails would be gravel
or turf. Where trail would go along Deerhill Road, it should be off-road if possible,
gravel or turf, as on Trail A. Turf on Trail B.
Opportunities & Contingencies – These trails could be constructed with development in
the area or the opportunity arises.
29. Homestead Willow Trail - A
Description – The Homestead Willow trail will eventually make a loop connection
between Homestead Trail and Willow Drive. Trail A would connect from Homestead
to West Deerhill Trail B. Trail B that would continue east to Willow Drive.
Need – To have an off-road trail along an open space corridor with high quality natural
areas. A connection from Baker Park Reserve to Wolsfeld Woods SNA.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
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30. Homestead Willow Trail - B
Description – This trail finishes the loop connection with Homestead Trail and Willow
Drive. Trail B that would go from Deerhill West Trail B north around a high quality
natural area of wetland and woodlands back to Willow Drive.
Need – To have an off-road trail along an open space corridor with high quality natural
areas. A connection from Baker Park Reserve to Wolsfeld Woods SNA.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
31. Independence Beach Neighborhood Trail Connection
Description – The proposed trail also includes a small neighborhood connection from
Ardmore Avenue to the beach at Baker Park Reserve.
Need – This trail was previously studied by a joint task force including the City of
Medina, Hennepin County and Hennepin County Parks (now Three Rivers Parks). The
study was prompted by a request from residents to construct a trail on the west side of
County Road 19 between the Independence Beach neighborhood and Baker Park. The
results of the study are set forth in a report dated August 16, 1999.
Type and Surface Recommendations – The surface type of this trail should either be
unpaved or a small sidewalk. If a sidewalk is constructed, it should only be done if it
can be constructed without disturbing too much of the natural environment. A resident
survey could be conducted to get their opinions on a surface type.
Opportunities & Contingencies – Hennepin County received Federal funds along with
the County Road 19 Regional Trail project to complete the neighborhood trail
connection. The City of Medina opted not to have them pave the portion of the trail that
runs between the Dockside Condos and County Road 19, but the section of the trail
from the beach north to the Park property line was paved.
32. Parkview Drive Trail
Description – This trail would run along Parkview Drive from County Road 24 to
County Road 115 (Hamel Road).
Need – This trail is needed to create a safe connection to an entrance of Baker Park and
to connect Hamel Road with County Road 24.
Type and Surface Recommendations – This trail should be a shoulder trail.
Opportunities & Contingencies – Currently Parkview Drive is County Road 201, which
means the City can only recommend this trail, unless the road was to be turned back to the
City.
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33. Willow Drive from County Road 24 to County Road 115 (Hamel Road)
Description – This trail would run along Willow Drive from County Road 24 to County
Road 115 (Hamel Road).
Need – The need for this trail is to connect the trail system to two existing trails and it
provides a North/South connection.
Type and Surface Recommendations – This trail should be unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail could be constructed as the opportunity
arises.
34. Blackfoot/Chestnut Loop
Description – This trail would run west from Blackfoot Trail along the wetland and cut
back to the proposed trail on Chestnut Road.
Need – This trail would complete an off-road trail which surrounds a large wetland, old-
growth woodland, and open space corridor.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises.
35. Morgan/Blackfoot Loop
Description – This trail will connect the proposed loop from Chestnut Morgan Trail to
Blackfoot Chestnut Loop
Need – To provide an off-road connection trail along a natural area and open space
corridor.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises.
36. Chestnut/Morgan Road Connection
Description – This trail would run east along Chestnut from Willow and then head south
to connect to Morgan Road.
Need – To run an off-road trail along an open spaces corridor with high quality natural
areas and connect with other off-road trails.
Type and Surface Recommendations – Unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
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37. Tamarack North Trail
Description – This trail would run adjacent to the future road (mostly likely called
Tamarack Drive) from the Park at Fields of Medina south across Highway 55 down to
Hamel Road.
Need – This trail will connect the future planned residential developments south of
Highway 55 to the new developments and park north of Highway 55.
Type and Surface Recommendations – paved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs.
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YMCA -
Camp Ihduhapi
Spring Hill
Golf Club
Baker Park Reserve
Baker Park Reserve
Wolsfeld Woods (SNA)
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Independence
Maple Plain
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HAMEL
PIONEER
HOMESTEAD
PARKVIEW
WILLOW
COUNTY ROAD 19
MEDINA
NAVAJO
HIGHWAY 55
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TAMARACK
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CHEYENNE
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HIGHWAY 55
MEDINAMEDINAWILLOW
COUNTY ROAD 24
Loretto
Greenfield Maple Grove
TOMAHAWK
CHIPPEWA CHIPPEWA
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COUNTY ROAD 116
MOHAWK
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EVERGREEN
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TAMARACK
HAMEL
WILLOW
PIONEER
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HAMEL
HIGHWAY 55
Map Date: May 14, 2013
Scale: 1:30,000[0 0.5 10.25 Mile
Trail Plan
Baker Regional Trail Search Area
Solid lines denote existing trail segments
Dashed lines denoteproposed trail segments
Legend
Trail Surface Type
Paved
Shoulder
Turf
Sidewalk
Residential Density
1 Dot = 1 Potential Unit
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Medina Golf &
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YMCA -
Camp Ihduhapi
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Golf Club
Baker Park Reserve
Baker Park Reserve
Wolsfeld Woods (SNA)
Lake Independence Regional Trail
North-South 1 Regional Trail Search Corridor
Lake Sarah Regional Trail Search Corridor
Lake Sarah Regional Trail Search Corridor
Katrina
Independence
School
Mooney
Spurzem
Holy Name
Peter
Wolsfeld
Half Moon
Krieg
Miller
Thies
Ardmore
Map Date: October 2, 2018
Scale: 1:32,000[0 0.5 10.25
Mile
Map 6-1Park and Trail Plan
Location of proposed trail segments
are intended to identify connections
and cooridors, not exact locations.
Legend
Trails
Existing Paved Trail
Existing Shoulder Trail
Existing Turf Trail
Existing Sidewalk
Proposed Paved Trail
Proposed Shoulder Trail
Proposed Turf Trail
Future Park Search Area
Parks
Existing Park
Potential Park Expansion
Regional Corridors
Regional Trail Search Corridor
2018 Park Commission Goals
1. List of annual items
i) January – Annual Goal Setting Session
ii) April – Participate in Annual City Clean-up Day (discuss in March)
iii) May – Annual Park Tour – May 16th at 5 p.m.
iv) June/July – Capital Improvement Plan Review (review in June)
v) September – Participate in Annual Celebration Day (discuss in August)
vi) Review applicable grants as they become available.
2. Park & Trail Master Plan
This plan was approved in March 2014, but should be reviewed annually for changes.
Please continue to bring this plan with to all future meetings to reference. A subset of this
item will be to:
- Review the trail plan to look at trail connections, topography, and safety.
- Update trail map and priorities to align with 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
- Review the trail maintenance plan and the life of each trail.
- Address off-set shoulder trails such as Medina Road and Hamel Road.
- Continue to work towards making a multi-use trail connection to Baker Park
Reserve from the east.
- Master Plan Subcommittee: Rumsey and Jacob
3. Review Park Dedication Revenues versus planned Park Improvements
Review Park Dedication revenues versus planned park improvements to make sure the
city is being good stewards of the limited funds set aside for future park improvements.
- Study the park dedication ordinance and evaluate if the calculation needs to be
updated.
- Look at other revenue sources such as grants, donations, or the City’s general
fund.
- Conduct a thorough review and overhaul of existing Park/Trail Capital
Improvement Plan.
- Update 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at June and July meetings
after Spring Park Tour.
- Subcommittee: Lee and Weir
4. Create a Parks/Trails Donation Program
The City has a park bench donation program, but there is no formal written policy. The
Park Commission would like to create a more formal donation program policy to cover
all types of donations to the parks and trails such as land, easements, money, trees,
benches, playground equipment, etc. This policy could also address naming rights for
significant contributions or memorial plaques for smaller gifts.
- Subcommittee: Thies
5. Review Funding Policy for Ballfield Improvements
In 2010, the Park Commission established a funding policy for ball field lighting and
irrigation projects within our parks. The policy indicated that the City would pay a 25%
cost-share to help fund the construction of ball field lights and irrigation systems. This
policy needs to be evaluated to determine if 25% is the correct amount for a cost-share.
- Subcommittee: Weir and Lee
- Completed: Park Commission recommended changes on February 21, 2018.
City Council adopted changes on March 6, 2018.
6. Youth Park Commissioner Projects
This item is to allow the Youth Park Commissioners to come up with a specific project to
benefit our parks so they can be showcased in a future city newsletter and/or publication.
Kingsley: Little Free Library
Lubenow: Art/Photography at City Hall
2018 Planned Park & Trail Improvements
CSAH 115 Trail – between Tower Drive and Hamel Road
Hamel Legion Park
New Lights on Little League Field
New Dugouts on Little League Field
Maple Park
Install new pavilion
Pave parking lot
Fields of Medina Park
Second basketball hoop
Lakeshore Park
Look into placement of bench by water
Park Commissioner Park Assignments
o Weir: Holy Name Park & City Hall
o Jacob: Rainwater Nature Area
o Morrison: Lakeshore Park & Walnut Park
o Rumsey: Hunter Lions Park
o Thies: Tomann Preserve
o Lee: Hamel Legion Park and Maple Park
o Kingsley: Medina Morningside Park & The Park at Fields of Medina
o Lubenow: Medina Lake Preserve