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AGENDA
MEDINA PARK COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 7:00 P.M.
Meeting to be held telephonically
pursuant Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021
1) Call to Order
2) Additions to Agenda
3) Approval of the Minutes from:
August 19, 2020 Regular Meeting
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda)
5) City Council Update
6) Holy Name Lake Estates – Preliminary Plat – Park Dedication Review
7) Hunter Lions Park Concept Plan
8) Discuss Naming of Woods near Reserve of Medina Development
9) Staff Report
a) 2020 Park Commission Goals
b) General Items
10) Adjourn
Telephonic Meeting
Call-in Instructions
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina Park Commission
FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: October 16, 2020
DATE OF MEETING: October 21, 2020
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 the City Council Liaison to the Park Commission give
an update at each meeting on what is happening at the Council level. City Council member John
Anderson has been appointed as the Liaison to the Park Commission for 2020.
No attachments for this item.
6. Holy Name Lake Estates Subdivision – Park Dedication Review
The applicant has submitted a land use requests to subdivide a 90-acre unaddressed property
located northeast of Pinto Drive, north of Holy Name Lake. The site is currently three large
acreage parcels that the applicant proposes to divide to six acreage lots. The Park and Trail plan
does not identify a need for park land in this area, but it does identify a north-south trail between
Medina Road and County Road 24 to the west of Holy Name Lake. In addition, Three Rivers
Park has identified a future regional trail corridor in the vicinity of the site. The attached report
provides a detailed analysis of the applicant’s request and potential park dedication action.
See attached report.
Recommended Action: Make recommendation to City Council on park dedication.
7. Hunter Lions Park Concept Plans
The Hunter Lions Park Concept Plan has been posted on a virtual platform to receive public
feedback. WSB Consultant Candace Amberg will present the comments to the Park Commission
and discuss alternatives and costs for each improvement.
See attached concept plan.
Recommended Action: Review feedback and discuss staging and alternatives.
8. Discuss Naming of Woods near Reserve of Medina Development
The City of Medina owns 3.5 acres of woods and a trail easement going into the woods on the
backside of the Reserve of Medina development to the west of County Road 116 (see attached
map). The City also owns 8.78 acres of woods just to the south of Shawnee Woods Road.
Eventually we would like to connect these to pieces of woods with a trail. Staff encourages the
Park Commissioners to walk these woods and start thinking of potential names. No action is
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required at this time, but we would like to start thinking about names to be able to install an
entrance sign in the spring.
See attached map/photo of woods entrance.
Recommended Action: No action required.
9. Staff Report
a. 2020 Park Commission Goals. Attached is the 2020 goals list. This agenda item will
provide us an opportunity to discuss any progress we have made on our goals.
b. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park
items.
Staff representation at the October 21st Park Commission meeting will be Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Planning Director Dusty
Finke.
Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
August 19, 2020
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on August 19, 2020 at 7:00
p.m., which was held virtually pursuant Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021. Park Commission Chair Ann
Thies presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners Present: Ann Thies, Steve Lee, John Jacob, Terry Sharp, Troy
Hutchinson
Commissioners Absent: Mary Morrison, Angela Bernhardt
Also Present: Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup, Planning Director Dusty Finke
2) Additions to the Agenda:
• Jacob requested a follow-up discussion to the proposed Diamond Lake Regional
Trail locations within Medina.
• Sharp requested a discussion on creating a liaison to Three Rivers Park District
A motion was made by Lee and seconded by Jacob to add these items to the agenda
under “Staff Report, General Items”.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Ann Thies - aye
Park Commissioner Terry Sharp - aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – aye
Motion passed unanimously.
3) Approval of the Minutes from:
July 15, 2020 Meeting
• Page 3 – Diamond Lake Regional Trail – add: “Thies noted the western most
proposed trail would negatively impact open and natural areas, and we already
have a regional trail along County Road 19 on the western side of the city.”
A motion was made by Thies and seconded by Sharp to approve the minutes from July 15,
2020 as amended.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Ann Thies - aye
Park Commissioner Terry Sharp - aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – aye
Motion passed unanimously.
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None.
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5) City Council Update
Public Works Director Steve Scherer provided an update on recent City Council actions.
6) Ditter Properties 2032-2052 Holy Name Drive Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Interim Use Permit – Park Dedication Review
Finke provided a brief staff report for the Ditter Properties’ land use requests to allow
subdivision of four parcels into five lots at 2032-2052 Holy Name Drive. He noted the
park and trail plan does not identify any need for future park land or trails in this area. He
stated that the Park Commission had reviewed this request in April 2018 and there was a
consensus to recommend cash-in-lieu of land dedication.
Jim Ditter, the applicant, confirmed that the Park Commission had previously
recommended cash in-lieu of land dedication.
Tom Ditter, the applicant, confirmed that nothing in the plan had changed since the last
review.
Jacob stated that his point of view remains the same as the last time the Park Commission
reviewed this request, which is to recommend cash-in-lieu of land dedication.
Hutchinson questioned how the cash-in lieu of land dedication value was calculated.
Finke explained that per the Park Dedication ordinance the cash-in-lieu amount is equal
to 8% of the pre-developed market value with a minimum of $3,500 and a maximum of
$8,000 per new lot. Since one new lot is being created and that new lot will sell for over
$100,000, the park dedication amount would max out at $8,000.
A motion was made by Jacob and seconded by Sharp to recommend park dedication
cash-in-lieu of land dedication.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Ann Thies - aye
Park Commissioner Terry Sharp - aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – aye
Motion passed unanimously.
7) Hunter Lions Park Concept Plans
Landscape Architect Shaunna Newton with WSB presented three concept plans for
Hunter Lions Park. She stated that these concept plans have been designed to optimize
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the functionality, safety, and recreational enjoyment at Hunter Lions Park. She noted that
the concept plans have addressed creating a recreational Little League Field with optimal
orientation, improved the playground area, opened up views, so the playground was not
hidden behind courts, created space for two tennis courts, controlled invasives, reduced
mosquitos, and created an inviting path to get people back to the prairie area.
Newton explained how each design incorporated event pods to slowly move people back
to the nature area. Newton described the various design differences in each concept plan.
She stated that the overall goal is to provide a safe and functional design.
Jacob thanked Newton for her excellent work in reimagining the space. He stated that the
subcommittee had met earlier in the day to review the concept plans and recommended
concept plan two. He noted that they liked the expanded play area next to the baseball
seating, preferred this design’s ballfield orientation with the batter in the southwest
corner, and liked the tennis court location in the northeast corner.
Jacob commented that the tennis courts could potentially fit one tennis and two pickleball
courts. He questioned if the baseball outfield fence could be removeable/flexible to be
able to use the open field for other sports after the baseball season.
Lee concurred with Jacob’s comments and added that he liked the location of the tennis
courts in the north, because it provides a natural extension if land to north becomes
available to add more tennis courts.
Lee stated that the park improvements would likely be phased due to expenses. He
suggested building the tennis courts and baseball field as phase one; noting that the
existing playground area remain intact until it was expanded as part of the phase two
improvements.
Thies agreed that she preferred concept two, but suggested adding seating to the prairie
area, using the nature pod from concept three, and putting the exercise pod in the open
area.
Sharp stated that he liked concept two as well with the tennis court to the north, so it does
not block the playground area. He also stated he preferred the nature pod from concept
three.
Hutchinson stated that the concept plans were well thought out. He liked that the play
area was near the baseball seating.
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Jacob suggested including the Hamel Lions Club in future park design discussions prior
to seeking resident feedback.
Ryan Wilson with the Hamel Athletic Club (HAC) stated that concept two is the optimal
baseball orientation. He stated that if this field was built, HAC would put the older Little
League kids on this field to make this park their own.
Scherer stated that he would reach out to the Hamel Lions Club to get their feedback. He
also mentioned that this baseball field would be built for the Hamel Athletic Club’s use,
so he would anticipate that HAC would partner on the baseball improvement costs.
Thies asked WSB to update the concept two plan showing a full basketball court and
bench seating in the prairie area.
Lee asked that the event pods figures in concepts two and three be shown in the updated
concept two design.
Thies questioned if the trail leading to the nature area should be closer to the creek to
enjoy the newly opened views.
Andy Servi with HAC asked that the timing of the park construct began after the baseball
season, which ends around the 4th of July, so it does not interfere with their playing
schedule.
Scherer questioned if HAC would need irrigation for a grassed infield. Servi confirmed
that irrigation would be necessary.
Servi also stated that HAC would prefer a permanent outfield fence but would be willing
to work with the city on installing a temporary/flexible fence to maximize the play area in
the park during non-baseball season.
Gallup questioned if WSB would be putting together cost estimates for each design
element, so the Park Commission can determine what improvements or alternatives are
feasible with the available funding.
Newton stated that she had put together some high-level cost estimates with all
improvements totaling $700,000 to $1,000,000.
The Park Commission requested that WSB update the concept two plan as discussed at
this meeting, showing cost estimates for each improvement along with alternatives.
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8) Hamel Athletic Club – Field Improvement Request
Servi provided an update to the Park Commission on the 2020 baseball season and
discussed the recent improvements HAC has made to the fields. He stated that HAC’s
goal is to upgrade the experience for all those who choose to play Hamel baseball by
improving the quality of the facilities and increasing field capacity. To that end, HAC is
proposing to fund 100% of the following improvements and asks for the city’s approval:
• Convert Quad 1 to a Little League Field, by adding grass to the infield, creating a
46-foot mound, and adding a fence at 200 feet.
• Create eight mini-teeball/coach pitch fields (four per Little League Field) to the
space between the old 300-foot fences and new 200-foot fences on Quad 1 and
Quad 4.
• Add ag-lime to each mini-field with a six foot radius around home plate, 30 inch
base paths, four foot radius quarter circle around each base, leave existing grass
infield with no mound.
• Reconvert Quad 3 to an intermediate size field by adding six feet of grass to the
1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd base paths, move mound back to 52 feet, and use existing 75-
foot base pegs.
Scherer questioned where the additional people will park their vehicles? He suggested if
we move the fences in at Quad 1 and Quad 2, we could turn the additional space into
parking instead of creating eight mini-teeball fields.
Wilson stated that the total cost for converting the eight mini-teeball fields is $2,000, and
the family donating the money understand there is a risk that the fields might turn into
additional parking in future years. HAC would be happy to get a few years out of this
area than none at all, as it is a small investment.
Scherer stated that the additional fencing and rows of fields would create additional
maintenance such as weeding. HAC confirmed that they hire a maintenance person that
could help weed the new fields.
Jacob suggested that the city and HAC conduct a parking study to determine the actual
parking need in the park. It was noted that the new parking lot at the Paul Fortin Field is
underutilized.
It was suggested that HAC reach out to the Church of St. Anne’s to see if they could
utilize their additional parking on non-church nights.
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A motion was made by Lee and seconded by Thies to recommend approving the field
improvement plans to the City Council with a condition for HAC to work with staff on
parking needs and stormwater concerns.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Ann Thies - aye
Park Commissioner Terry Sharp - aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – nay
Motion passed 4-1.
9) Staff Report
• General Items:
o Diamond Lake Regional Trail – Jacob stated that he asked to revisit the
Diamond Lake Regional Trail discussion, because several his neighbors
have concerns with the easterly proposed trail route that runs past his
neighborhood. He stated that bikers and runners already use the road
instead of the existing trail along Hunter. He is concerned with additional
foot traffic along Medina Road and would prefer a trail option to the west.
Thies stated that they had preferred the eastern option to pick up more
residents that live near it. She also stated that the other two options would
more negatively impact nature areas and the city already has a north/south
trail on the western edge of the city.
Lee believed the issue residents had with the proposed trail was the “Not
in My Backyard (NIMBY)” syndrome. He believed that once the trail was
constructed, the people that originally opposed it would be the biggest
users of the trail. He stated that the option in the center of Medina would
run into wetland issues.
o Three Rivers Park District Liaison – Sharp suggested creating a liaison
position between the City of Medina and Three Rivers Park District. He
said that when he served on the Maple Grove Park Board, they had a
liaison to Three Rivers Park District, because the Elm Creek Park Reserve
Bordered much of Maple Grove. Similarly, in Medina, Baker Park
Reserve is a large portion and great amenity to the City of Medina. Sharp
volunteered to serve in this capacity unless someone else was interested in
the role.
10) Adjourn
A motion was made by Thies, seconded by Lee, to adjourn the meeting.
A roll call vote was taken:
Park Commissioner Ann Thies - aye
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Park Commissioner Terry Sharp - aye
Park Commissioner Steve Lee - aye
Park Commissioner John Jacob – aye
Park Commissioner Troy Hutchinson – aye
Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup
N O R T H W ES T A S S O C I AT E D C O NS U L T A NT S , I N C .
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415 0 Olson Memorial Highway, Ste. 320, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Telephone: 763.957.1100 Website: www.nacplanning.com
PARKS REPORT
TO: Medina Park Commission
FROM: Nate Sparks
DATE: October 14, 2020
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2020
RE: Holy Name Lake Estates Preliminary Plat & Variance – Parks Review
CITY FILE: LR-20-278
Review Deadline
Application Received: September 11 and September 25, 2020
Variance Review Deadline: January 8, 2021
Preliminary Plat Review Deadline: January 22, 2021
BACKGROUND
Donavon DesMarais, the applicant, has made application for a preliminary plat on unaddressed
property located northeast of Pinto Drive north of Holy Name Lake. The site is three
unaddressed properties. The subject site is approximately 90 acres in size with about 25 acres
being under the ordinary high water mark of Holy Name Lake. Most of the remaining site is
currently farmed.
The applicant proposes to subdivide the three large acreage parcels into six acreage lots. The
applicant also requests a variance to extend Pinto Drive to access the site and to terminate with a
cul-de-sac. Existing Pinto Drive exceeds the maximum cul-de-sac length described in the City’s
subdivision ordinance, and extending it would require a variance. Each of the six proposed
acreage parcels range in size from 10-23 acres.
The subject parcels are zoned RR, Rural Residential. Properties to the north, south, west and
north east are also zoned RR. To the east properties are zoned SR, Suburban Residential.
The properties are located north of County Road 24, northwest of and along Holy Name Lake,
north and to the east of Pinto Drive. The aerial of the three parcels are shown on the following
page:
PROPOSED DIVISION
The applicant is proposing to divide the subject site into six parcels. The property is zoned Rural
Residential which allows for parcels 300 feet wide and 200 feet deep with a minimum of 5 acres
of contiguous suitable soils. The parcels would access off an extension of Pinto Drive.
The following table summarizes the proposed RR lots compared to the requirements of the
district.
RR
Requirement
Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 Lot 4 Lot 5 Lot 6
Minimum Lot Size 5 acres
contiguous
suitable soils
5.5 acre 5.1 acre 5.6 acre 5.4 acre 5.3 acre 5.0 acre
Gross Area None 10
acres
10.2
acres
10.1
acres
13.1
acres
20.9
acres
23.4
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Minimum Lot
Width
300 feet
(lots on cul-
de-sacs
measured at
widest point)
1209
feet
529 feet 800+
feet
105 feet
at street
440+
feet
142 feet
at street
380 feet 1300
feet
Minimum Lot
Depth
200 feet 560
feet
640 feet 690 feet 730 feet 601feet 548 feet
Front Yard Setback 50 feet
Side Yard Setback 50 feet
Rear Yard Setback 50 feet
Max. Hardcover 40%
The proposed six lots meet minimum lot size standards of the RR zoning district. The applicant
has contested the Hennepin County Soils Survey in some locations based on their finding that the
topography is not as steep as indicated on the county map. This information is under review.
The width of each lot in the cul-de-sac are narrower at the street and, consistent with the zoning
and subdivision ordinances, are measured at the widest point of the lot.
PARK & TRAIL PLAN REVIEW
Natural Resources/Open Space
The City’s Open Space plan identifies areas of key natural resources on the north side of the
lake. This includes a moderate quality cattail marsh northwest of the Lake and a moderate quality
maple-basswood forest on the island across the marsh. The property is not located within an
identified regional corridor.
No impacts are proposed to the maple-basswood remnant near the Lake or the cattail marsh.
Park Dedication Analysis
The Subdivision Ordinance requires park dedication at the rate of 10% of the land, 8% of the
value of the land, or a combination thereof. The parcels total about 90 acres in size, with
approximately 52 acres buildable after subtracting the land under Holy Name lake and within
wetlands.
The City’s subdivision regulations allow the City to require park dedication as follows:
1) Land – Up to 10% of the buildable property to be dedicated for park purposes – estimated
to be approximately 5.2 acres in this case.
2) Cash-in-lieu – The City may also choose to accept
cash in-lieu of all or a portion of this land dedication
in an amount equal to 8% of the pre-developed
market value, with a minimum of $3500 and a
maximum of $8000 per home. This would likely be
$8,000 for each now lot in this case, or $24,000.
3) Combination of the above.
The City’s decision on required park dedication is guided by
its Comprehensive Park, Trail, and open space plan as well
as the Master Plan. Map 6-1 from the Park, Trail, and Open Space Plan is attached for reference.
These documents do not identify any need for park land in this area of the City.
The plans do identify a north-south trail between Medina Road and County Road 24 to the west
of Holy Name Lake. In addition, Three Rivers Park has identified a future regional trail corridor
in the vicinity of the site. Three Rivers is currently in the process of preparing a master plan for
this future regional trail and has identified a series of potential route alternatives through Medina.
One of the alternatives would run north-south through the subject site.
The applicant has proposed a 20-foot wide trail easement from the northern property line
connecting to newly constructed Pinto Drive, between Lots 1 and 2 (highlighted in red):
The applicant proposes that the trail would then follow Pinto Drive. The Park Commission
should discuss and make a recommendation on the trail alignment through the site.
Staff would recommend a minimum of 25-feet in width, and perhaps wider, to provide more
flexibility for construction of the trail. If the alignment is adjacent to the roadway, staff would
recommend a minimum trail easement 15-feet in width along the right-of-way. In addition, staff
would recommend wider drainage and utility easements so that utilities could be located on the
lot side of the trail.
In addition, staff would recommend that the trail easement along the north of the site be extended
approximately 250 feet to the east to provide flexibility for connection to the north. Staff also
recommends that the applicant incorporate a bench for the future trail within its grading plan for
the street. Whether the easement should be located north or south of the road should be
determined based on the grading plan. Staff’s recommended easements are highlighted in green
on the map on the previous page.
Generally speaking, staff sees benefit in requiring wider easements because the value of the
flexibility would likely save more money during construction than would be provided if
proportionally accepted as cash-in-lieu upon this subdivision.
If the City requires a 25-foot wide trail easement along the northern property line and down to
Pinto Drive, and a 15-foot wide trail easement
along Pinto Drive, the area of the easements
would be approximately 0.93 acre, or 18% of the
maximum which can be required by the City.
The remaining cash-in-lieu fee would be $17,280 (78% of $24,000).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Park Commission discuss the possible trail alignment. Staff recommends
wider easements, at least 25 feet in width where the trail is not adjacent to the roadway and at
least 15-feet in width when adjacent. Staff also recommends that the grading plan for the road
incorporate a bench for the trail. After providing credit for the easements, staff recommends any
remainder be provided cash-in-lieu of land dedication.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Applicant Narrative
2. Plat and Plans
3. Parks and Trails Map
Width Area
North line to Pinto Drive 25-feet 0.55 acre
Along Pinto Drive 15-feet 0.38 acre
Total 0.93 acre
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Medina, Minnesota
September 3, 2020 | WSB Project number: 016380-000
Hunter Lions Park -
Conceptual Site Plan
PROPERTY LINE
EXISTING PARKING
(~63 STALLS)
PROPOSED TREE (TYP.)
OPTIONAL TEMPORARY
FENCE IN OUTFIELD
EXISTING TRAIL
PICNIC TABLE
SEATING
NEW BASKETBALL
(FULL COURT)
EXISTING SHELTER
BENCH SEATING
NEW SHELTER
SCREENING
LAWN
EXPANDED
PLAY AREA
MOWED TRAIL
BENCH SEATING
NEW PAVED TRAILS
EVENT POD (SEE FIGURES 1-3)EXISTING
BUILDING
EXISTING BRIDGE
KIOSK / PRAIRIE INFO
LITTLE LEAGUE
BALLFIELD
(200’)
NATIVE POLLINATOR
PRAIRIE
CREEK VIEWS
NEW SINGLE
TENNIS COURT
NEW PICKLEBALL
COURTS (4)
EXISTING STORMWATER
INFRASTRUCTURE
EXISTING TRAIL
FIGURE 1. EXERCISE STATION EVENT PODS
FIGURE 3. NATURAL LOOKING EVENT PODS
FIGURE 2. NATURAL WOOD EVENT PODS
Hunter Lions Park
City of Medina, Minnesota
August 15, 2020 | WSB# 016380-000
No.Item Description Est. Qty.Unit Low
Unit Price Low Total High
Unit Price High Total
General Park Construction
1 Earthwork (entire site)1 LS $50,000 $50,000 $75,000 $75,000
2 Removals: pavements 15,000 SF $0.50 $7,500 $1.00 $15,000
3 Removals: Misc amenities, fencing, volleyball, playground, etc. 1 LS $15,000 $15,000 $25,000 $25,000
4 Erosion Control: silt/construction fence 2,000 LF $3 $6,000 $4 $8,000
5 Erosion Control: construction entrance/exit 1 EA $2,000 $2,000 $3,000 $3,000
SUBTOTAL:$80,500 $126,000
Little League Field (no lights)
6 24' High Backstop 80 LF $275 $22,000 $300 $24,000
7 8' High Fencing on Maint. Strip (2-rail)660 LF $40 $26,400 $50 $33,000
8 8' High Fencing on Maint. Strip (3-rail)150 LF $80 $12,000 $90 $13,500
9 Concrete Pavement 2,000 SF $10 $20,000 $15 $30,000
10 Bases & Plates 5 EA $350 $1,750 $500 $2,500
11 Players Benches 2 EA $4,000 $8,000 $5,000 $10,000
12 Bench Shelter 2 EA $20,000 $40,000 $30,000 $60,000
13 Bleachers 2 EA $3,000 $6,000 $4,000 $8,000
14 Agg-Lime 1,500 SY $8 $12,000 $10 $15,000
15 Ballfield Mound Clay 10 SY $275 $2,750 $300 $3,000
16 Foul Poles 2 EA $1,800 $3,600 $2,200 $4,400
17 Irrigation (optional)1 LS $20,000 $20,000 $25,000 $25,000
18 Athletic Turf Seed 0.7 AC $3,000 $2,100 $3,500 $2,450
SUBTOTAL:$176,600 $230,850
New Shelter & Plaza
19 Picnic Shelter 1 LS $35,000 $35,000 $50,000 $50,000
20 Concrete Pavement 1,800 SF $10 $18,000 $15 $27,000
21 Picnic Tables 4 EA $2,500 $10,000 $3,500 $14,000
22 Electrical (Budget)1 LS $15,000 $15,000 $25,000 $25,000
SUBTOTAL:$78,000 $116,000
Playground
23 New Playground Equipment (budget)1 LS $75,000 $75,000 $100,000 $100,000
24 New Playground Surfacing 7,000 SF $2 $14,000 $3 $21,000
25 Playground Curb - added to existing 150 LF $25 $3,750 $35 $5,250
26 New Concrete Pavement 1,800 SF $10 $18,000 $15 $27,000
27 Benches 2 EA $1,800 $3,600 $2,300 $4,600
28 New Picnic Tables 2 EA $2,500 $5,000 $3,500 $7,000
SUBTOTAL:$119,350 $164,850
Pickleball
29 Court Pavement (12"sand; 8" CL5; 3.5" bit)800 SY $40 $32,000 $45 $36,000
30 Color Coating 800 SY $8 $6,400 $10 $8,000
31 10' Fencing 240 LF $60 $14,400 $75 $18,000
32 4' Fencing 160 LF $25 $4,000 $35 $5,600
33 Nets 4 EA $2,500 $10,000 $3,500 $14,000
34 Underdrainage 500 LF $20 $10,000 $30 $15,000
35 Concrete Pavement 2,000 SF $10 $20,000 $15 $30,000
36 Picnic Tables 2 EA $2,500 $5,000 $3,500 $7,000
SUBTOTAL:$101,800 $133,600
ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS
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Tennis
37 Court Pavement (12"sand; 8" CL5; 3.5" bit)800 SY $40 $32,000 $45 $36,000
38 Color Coating 800 SY $8 $6,400 $10 $8,000
39 10' Fencing 360 LF $60 $21,600 $75 $27,000
40 Nets 2 EA $2,500 $5,000 $3,500 $7,000
41 Underdrainage 500 LF $20 $10,000 $30 $15,000
SUBTOTAL:$75,000 $93,000
Basketball Court
42 Court Pavement w/color coat (8" CL5; 3.5" bit)570 SY $35 $19,950 $40 $22,800
43 Color Coating 570 SY $8 $4,560 $10 $5,700
44 Goal 2 EA $4,500 $9,000 $5,500 $11,000
SUBTOTAL:$33,510 $39,500
Trails & Misc Improvements
45 Bituminous Trails: 8'-10' wide 1,200 LF $30 $36,000 $40 $48,000
46 Trail Kiosk 1 EA $10,000 $10,000 $15,000 $15,000
47 Bike Rack 1 EA $1,000 $1,000 $1,500 $1,500
48 Drinking Fountain 1 EA $7,000 $7,000 $8,000 $8,000
49 Trail Pod Events (budget)4 EA $5,000 $20,000 $15,000 $60,000
50 Benches 4 EA $2,500 $10,000 $3,000 $12,000
51 Trash & Recycling Receptacles 4 EA $1,000 $4,000 $1,500 $6,000
SUBTOTAL:$88,000 $150,500
Landscape Improvements
52 Restoration (seed w/hydromulch)1.5 Acre $5,500 $8,250 $7,500 $11,250
53 Landscaping (budget: trees, shrubs, perennials)1 LS $15,000 $15,000 $25,000 $25,000
54 Creek & Prairie Restoration (budget)1 LS $10,000 $10,000 $15,000 $15,000
SUBTOTAL:$33,250 $51,250
$786,010 $1,105,550
$117,902 $165,833
$117,902 $165,833
$1,021,813 $1,437,215
NOTE: Stormwater work is assumed to be adequate and is not included in this estimate.
Recommended Contingency & Mobilization (15%)
Estimated Professional Design, Engineering & Permit Fees (15%)
ESTIMATED PROJECT TOTAL:
ESTIMATE SUBTOTAL:
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Trail entrance to City owned woods in Reserve of Medina
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2020 Park Commission Goals
1. List of annual and planned 2020 items
i) January 15th – Annual Goal Setting Session
ii) February 19th – Diamond Lake Regional Trail – Corridor Planning
iii) April 25th (Saturday) – Participate in Annual City Clean-up Day; have booth
promoting Diamond Lake Regional Trail (discuss in March)
iv) May meeting(s) – Annual Park Tour – May 13th (Hamel, Hunter, Rainwater Bike
Tour) and May 20th (bus tour of remaining parks) starting at 5 p.m.
v) June 17th – Capital Improvement Plan Review
vi) September 19th – Participate in Annual Celebration Day (discuss in August)
vii) December 3rd – Annual Holiday/Recognition/Appreciation Party (mark your
calendars)
2. Create a list of available parks and trails grant opportunities with timelines. Review
applicable grants as they become available.
- Subcommittee: Lee, Sharp, Morrison
3. Municipal Park Funding/Robert G Mitchell Jr. Designated Beneficiary Fund
Annually review Municipal Park Fund asset inventory, determine life of assets,
replacement year, and needed funds for future replacement. Establish process for utilizing
funds from the Robert G Mitchell Jr. Designated Beneficiary Fund. Look into
possibilities and potential volunteers for creating a separate foundation for park
donations.
- Subcommittee: Lee and Jacob
4. Diamond Lake Regional Trail
Three Rivers Park District has begun the process in identifying land for the Diamond
Lake Regional Trail, which will run north-south through eastern Medina. The regional
trail will start on the south end in Wayzata and run north to Diamond Lake near Rogers.
Three Rivers Park District will work with staff to identify possible locations for the trail
and then bring options to the February 19th Park Commission meeting for a workshop to
determine the best route and alternative routes. The next step will be to engage the public,
which we are proposing holding an “open house” during Medina Clean-up Day on April
25th to reach a larger audience.
- Subcommittee: Thies and Bernhardt
5. Bird City Minnesota
Mayor Martin passed along information to city staff on becoming a “Bird City”. The
attached handout provides additional information on what is involved in this process,
which includes:
• Engaging people in educational activities focused on bird conservation
• Protecting, restoring, and enhancing bird habitat
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• Reducing threats to birds
Are there any park commissioners that have a passion for birds and would want to lead
the process/program for becoming a “Bird City”?
- Subcommittee: Ann Thies
2020 Planned Park & Trail Improvements
Trails
• Arrowhead Drive Railroad Crossing (2020)
• Arrowhead Trail Connection Railroad-Loram (2020)
• Hackamore Trail (2021)
• Medina Road Trail (2021)
Hunter Lions Park
• Create future concept plan (hire consultant)
o Subcommittee: Lee, Jacob, Bernhardt
Lakeshore Park
• Redesign park, look into options for large playground equipment (potentially hire
consultant)
o Subcommittee: Hutchinson, Thies
Walnut Park
• Update basketball hoop and striping
• Add butterfly garden
• Update signage
Medina Morningside Park
• Replace playground curb and rubber under swings
• Replace baseball backstop
• Update parking area
Potential Land Acquisition
• Options for park land purchase in the Chippewa/Mohawk area
• Connection to Baker Park
• Connection to Medina Lake Preserve
o Subcommittee: Thies and Lee
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Park Commissioner Park Assignments for 2020
o Holy Name Park - Bernhardt
o City Hall – Thies
o Maple Park - Morrison
o Hunter Lions Park - Jacob
o Rainwater Nature Area - Jacob
o Hamel Legion Park - Lee
o Medina Morningside Park - Lee
o Lakeshore Park - Hutchinson
o Walnut Park - Hutchinson
o Tomann Preserve - Thies
o Medina Lake Preserve - Sharp
o The Park at Fields of Medina – Sharp