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Home My Public Portal About04.17.2019 Park Commission Meeting Packet Posted 4/12/2019 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA MEDINA PARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 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: • March 20, 2019 Regular Meeting 4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda) 5) City Council Update 6) Patricia Raskob Trust – Preliminary Plat – 500 Hamel Road 7) Hamel Athletic Club – 2019 Program Update 8) Trail Plan Update 9) 2019 Park Commission Goals a) Municipal Park Funding - Resident Engagement Events 10) Staff Report a) General Items 11) Adjourn 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Medina Park Commission FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator DATE OF REPORT: April 12, 2019 DATE OF MEETING: April 17, 2019 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 2019. No attachments for this item. 6. Patricia Raskob Trust – Preliminary Plat – 500 Road Planning Director Dusty Finke’s report provides background information on the applicant’s request to subdivide approximately 8.63 acres of property into two lots at 500 Hamel Road. The Park Commission should review the park and trail map and make a recommendation on park dedication for the proposed lot split. The City’s Park and Trail map does not identify need for a park in the area. Rainwater Nature Preserve is located immediately to the east and both Hamel Legion Park and Hunter Lion’s Park are located within ½ mile. The Trail Plan shows a trail completing the gap along Hamel Road in front of the property. Staff believes this trail should be constructed within the right-of- way. See attached report. Recommended Action: Make recommendation on Park Dedication to take cash-in-lieu of land dedication as described in the staff report. 7. Hamel Athletic Club – 2019 Program Update Mike Kneller with the Hamel Athletic Club (HAC) will be at the meeting to give the Park Commission an update on their program for the 2019 season. He has also received the attached quote on installing a new batting cage on the opposite side of the fence off the third baseline of the Little League Field. He will discuss different options for the batting cage at the meeting. If HAC funds this project at 100%, they have asked the question if the batting cage can be locked for their exclusive use. This is a policy question that we’d like the Park Commission to discuss. See attached quotes. 2 Recommended Action: review requests and recommend any appropriate actions to the City Council. 8. Trail Plan Update Staff has made the recommended changes to the Trail Plan. Please review the plan one more time before making a final recommendation of approval to the City Council. See attached trail plan. Recommended Action: recommend approval of trail plan to the City Council. 9. 2019 Park Commission Goals – Municipal Park Funding – Resident Engagement Events The Municipal Park Funding/Resident Engagement committee (Steve Lee and Liz Weir) have worked with staff to create materials for the resident engagement events. The items included in your packet include an updated parks brochure, park funding graphic, petition in support of parks, and an updated existing park map. We will discuss and review the materials at the meeting to finalize any changes. Staff is also working on other materials that were not ready in time for the packet. Please bring your calendars and be prepared to sign up for specific resident engagement event dates at the meeting. The dates are as follows: Lakeshore Park – Annual Ice Cream Social on May 4th from 2-5 p.m. Bike Safety Rodeo – Medina Police Department on May 18th from 11-2 p.m. Hamel Baseball Jamboree – Hamel Legion Park – June 21 and June 22 Night to Unite – Medina Morningside and Fields of Medina – August 6 from 6-8 p.m. Medina Celebration Day – Hamel Legion Park – September 21 from 4-8 p.m. See attached brochure, park funding graphic, petition, and maps. Recommended Action: Sign-up to participate in resident engagement events and finalize promotional materials. 10. Staff Report a. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park items. Staff representation at the April 17th Park Commission meeting will be Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup and Public Works Director Steve Scherer. Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT March 20, 2019 Medina City Hall Page 1 of 3 The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on March 20, 2019 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, Elizabeth Weir, Mary Morrison, Terry Sharp Commissioners Absent: John Jacob Also Present: Public Works Director Steve Scherer and Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup 2) Additions to the Agenda: Gallup will provide an update regarding the tennis court at Hunter Lions Park during the staff report. Terry Sharp will provide an update regarding his cricket pitch research during the staff report. 3) Approval of the Minutes from: January 16, 2019 Regular Meeting A motion was made by Weir and seconded by Morrison to approve the minutes from January 16, 2019 as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): Residents Rashmi and Addie Williams, 1910 Katrinka Road, expressed a desire to help contribute to the parks through hosting events such as lemonade stands where kids could be actively involved in the process. Rashmi Williams stated a need for Medina’s parks to become more accessible. She said she currently drives 20-30 minutes to Maple Grove and Plymouth parks to enjoy park amenities that are accessible and offer enough variety to fit the needs of the various age groups. 5) City Council Update Council member Anderson updated the Park Commission on recent actions of the City Council. He stated that the City Council is beginning to look at preliminary budget numbers for 2020 and noted there are a staggering amount of demands on the budget. He stated that he did not want the Municipal Park Fund to get crowded out and encouraged the Park Commission to stay engaged and in front of the City Council. 6) Independence Beach Neighborhood Parks Residents from the Independence Beach neighborhood: Betsy Everts and Kristine Stehly stated that they conducted a park survey in their neighborhood and received 20-30 responses. The survey sought feedback from residents on the three neighborhood parks: Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT March 20, 2019 Medina City Hall Page 2 of 3 Maple Park, Walnut Park, and Lakeshore Park. Everts and Stehly presented the following results to the Park Commission: Maple Park – The neighborhood thanked the city for paving the parking lot and installing a new pavilion at this park. The survey results suggested adding an outdoor grill near the new pavilion/picnic area. The main concern with this park is the amount of illegal dumping from people outside of the neighborhood. The park is highly visible from County Road 19, which makes it inviting for outsiders to dump their unwanted bulky garbage (i.e. couches, mattresses, refrigerators, etc.). The neighborhood suggested adding additional signage notifying people that it is illegal to dump outside garbage at this site. Scherer suggested moving the outdoor grill from Lakeshore Park to Maple Park to see if it would get more use there. Walnut Park – The neighborhood understands that this park is a drainage area but feels that it is underutilized. The survey suggested adding a volleyball court. Scherer noted that there previously was a volleyball court in that park, but no one ever used it. Scherer also noted the importance of keeping this area as a drainage area. Stehly suggested adding activated carbon sand to help improve the water that is filtered through this park. Weir suggested adding educational signs informing the residents of the true function of the park. Stehly stated the importance of utilizing Walnut Park as a park because of its central location in the neighborhood. Stehly emphasized her belief that there is a solution for the park to be used for recreation and water quality. Lakeshore Park – The survey results showed a need for a baby swing at this park and new playground equipment for older kids. The current play structure is built for 2-5-year-old children. Everts suggested holding a community build event, where residents in the neighborhood would be invited to help install the new playground equipment. She stated that the Discovery Center in Maple Plain held a similar community build event and could be used as a model. The survey results also suggested installing a bench by the water and building a storage rack for kayaks. The Park Commission thanked Everts and Stehly for their efforts in collecting neighborhood feedback and asked them to support the Park Commission’s initiative to increase the Municipal Park Fund to adequately fund future park replacements. 7) Trail Plan Update Thies and Rumsey stated that the trail subcommittee had completed the first draft of the updated trail plan, which reflects the current 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan. The Park Commission reviewed the plan and directed staff to make a few grammatical corrections. Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT March 20, 2019 Medina City Hall Page 3 of 3 The Park Commission will submit any final comments to Gallup to be incorporated in the Plan and brought back to the next meeting for approval. Thies noted that the park and trail map in the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan is missing future passive parks. 8) 2019 Goals – Municipal Park Funding/Resident Engagement Events Weir reported that she had attended the February 19th City Council Meeting to present the Municipal Park Funding/Resident Engagement action plan, which was well received by the City Council. The action plan includes holding a series of smaller neighborhood meetings in the city parks to engage residents on the need to support future park replacement. The Park Commissioners volunteered to attend these events and requested that staff notice the events as public meetings. The following event dates have been set so far: Lakeshore Park – Annual Ice Cream Social on May 4th from 2-5 p.m. Bike Safety Rodeo – Medina Police Department on May 18th from 11-2 p.m. Hamel Baseball Jamboree – Hamel Legion Park – June 21 and June 22 Night to Unite – Medina Morningside and Fields of Medina – August 6 from 6-8 p.m. Medina Celebration Day – Hamel Legion Park – September 21 from 4-8 p.m. 9) Staff Report • Tennis Court at Hunter Lions Park – Gallup reported that she learned of a possible USTA grant to help fund the tennis court replacement at Hunter Lions Park. Scherer suggesting working with a professional park designer from WSB to determine the best layout for Hunter Lions Park before moving forward with replacing the tennis court. • Cricket Pitch Research – Sharp stated that he has been unable to connect with the Medina resident that was interested in the cricket pitch. He has been able to collect some information from Maple Grove on their proposed cricket pitches. He will continue to research the subject. • Little League Field Dugouts – Scherer stated that he met with a resident that is pursuing his Eagle Scout to build the new dugouts at the Little League Field in Hamel Legion Park. He is coordinating the project with the Hamel Athletic Club and they are tentatively planning to install the dugouts on April 13th. • General Items – None. 10) Adjourn A motion was made by Weir, seconded by Thies and passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup Raskob Elm Creek Addn Page 1 of 3 April 17, 2019 Preliminary Plat Park Commission Meeting MEMORANDUM TO: Park Commission FROM: Dusty Finke, Planning Director DATE: April 11, 2019 MEETING: April 17, 2019 Park Commission SUBJ: Patricia Raskob Trust – Preliminary Plat – 500 Hamel Rd. Background The Patricia Raskob Trust has requested a subdivision of approximately 8.63 acres of property into two lots. The subject property is located at 500 Hamel Road, north of Hamel Road at the intersection with Elm Creek Drive. No development is proposed at this time. The property owner seeks to split the parcel so that they can market and sell the eastern and western parcels independently. Construction on either lot would be reviewed through a future process. The subject property is currently vacant and surrounds a separate 1-acre parcel containing a single-family home at 492 Hamel Road. Elm Creek flows along the eastern side of the subject property, and the northern 1/3 of the parcel slopes down to a wetland located adjacent to the railroad right-of-way. A City stormwater pond is located upon the western 1.4 acres of the site. An aerial of the site and surrounding lands can be found below. Raskob Elm Creek Addn Page 2 of 3 April 17, 2019 Preliminary Plat Park Commission Meeting Property to the west is zoned Commercial-General and contains warehouse uses. Rainwater Nature Area is located to the east. The land south of Hamel Road is zoned Urban Commercial and contains single family homes. Property to the southwest is zoned Multiple Family Residential and contains 4-plexes. Railroad and then Highway 55 right-of-way is located to the north. Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Information The subject site is guided Uptown Hamel in the City’s Comprehensive Plan and is zoned Mixed Use. The City is currently reviewing standards which apply to Uptown Hamel property and it is likely that the City may initiate a rezoning of the property following the Uptown Hamel process. The Uptown Hamel land use allows residential and commercial uses to be mixed on adjacent sites and to be mixed within the same building or property. Residential development in this designation may be between 4.0 and 15.0 units per net acre Preliminary Plat The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing property into two lots with gross area of 6.72 acres and 1.78 acres. The wetlands, floodplains, and the pond to the northwest, reduce the buildable portions of the lots to 3.4 acres and 0.5 acres, respectively. The subject property is currently zoned Mixed Use but is expected to be rezoned to Uptown Hamel. Dimensional standards within the Mixed Use (MU) and Uptown Hamel (UH) districts are both generally based on density and setbacks rather than lot size, width, and depth. The proposed lots would meet the limited dimensional standards of either the MU or UH districts. MU Requirement UH Requirement Lot 1 Lot 2 Gross Lot Area Based on density Based on Density 6.72 acre 1.78 acres Net Area No Minimum No Minimum 4.9 acre 3.4 w/o pond 0.5 acre Minimum Lot Width 90-100 feet No Minimum 583 feet 200 feet Minimum Lot Depth 100-120 feet No Minimum 485 feet 372 feet Max Hardcover 50-75% 90% Max Hardcover – Shoreland Overlay 25% max Wetlands/Floodplains As noted above, Elm Creek flows along the east side of the site and there is a wetland along the north of the property. These areas are identified as part of the floodplain of Elm Creek. To provide access for the eastern lot (Lot 2), the applicant proposes to fill a portion of the floodplain adjacent to Hamel Road. The Elm Creek Watershed requires that compensatory floodplain storage be provided for any fill within the wetland. The applicant has provided a grading plan to mitigate for the proposed fill. This plan will be subject to Elm Creek Watershed and City Engineer approval. Raskob Elm Creek Addn Page 3 of 3 April 17, 2019 Preliminary Plat Park Commission Meeting Although the floodplain elevation has been established at 974.6, the floodplain is shown larger on FEMA maps. The applicant will need to obtain a letter of map amendment (LOMA) from FEMA to avoid the requirement for flood insurance. The City’s wetland protection ordinance requires a buffer with an average width of 30 feet adjacent to the wetland. The width of the buffer can be averaged to a minimum of 20 feet. Staff recommends a condition requiring that the applicant provide information to verify that the average of 30 feet is provided. The Elm Creek Watershed requires a 50-foot buffer adjacent to Elm Creek, the width of which can also be averaged. Park Dedication The City’s subdivision ordinance requires the following to be dedicated for parks, trails and public open space purposes, at the City’s option: • Up to 10% of the buildable land (in this case = 0.43 acres) • Cash-in-lieu of land – 8% of the pre-developed market value; minimum of $3500/residential unit (in this case = $56,000) • Combination of the above The subject property has approximately 6.9 buildable acres, with 4.3 acres outside of the stormwater pond easement. The City Assessor has estimated the market value of the property at $700,000. This results in the option of 0.43 acres of land or $56,000 cash-in-lieu. This amount is based on the minimum density on the site. If additional units would be proposed, the fee would be $3500 per unit. The City’s Park Trail does not identify need for a park in the area. Rainwater Nature Preserve is located immediately to the east and both Hamel Legion Park and Hunter Lion’s Park are located within ½ mile. The Trail Plan shows a trail completing the gap along Hamel Road in front of the property. Staff believes this trail should be constructed within the right-of-way. Staff recommends that cash be required in-lieu of land dedication. The applicant has requested to delay collection of the park fee until development of each site when the number of units would be known. Staff believes this makes sense, subject to the owner recording an agreement against the property which notifies future owners of the obligation to pay the fee. Potential Action If the Park Commission concurs that no land should be required in connection with the subdivision, staff would recommend the following action: Motion to recommend cash-in-lieu of land dedication as described in the staff report. Attachments 1. Preliminary Plat dated 3/8/2019 2. Park and Trail plan UR UC UC UR UC UR Block 1 2 1 SCALE IN FEET 0 50 10025 N LEGEND 1. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SURVEY, THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE SHOWN IN THEIR APPROXIMATE LOCATION BASED ON SURVEY DATA FOR THE VISIBLE SURFACE APPURTENANCES. THE SURVEYOR MAKES NO GUARANTEES THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN COMPRISE ALL SUCH UTILITIES IN THE AREA, EITHER IN SERVICE OR ABANDONED. THE SURVEYOR FURTHER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN ARE IN THE EXACT LOCATION INDICATED, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE LOCATED AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE FROM INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES HAVE NOT BEEN PHYSICALLY LOCATED. PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION THE EXCAVATOR IS REQUIRED TO CALL "GOPHER STATE ONE CALL" AT 651-454-0002 FOR UTILITY TYPE AND FIELD LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES / STRUCTURES. 375,847 SQ. FT. OR 8.63 ACRES JOHN W. RASKOB 345 COMANCHE TRAIL HAMEL, MN 55340 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OWNER EXISTING ZONING NOTES LOT DESIGN NUMBER MIXED USE TOTAL PROPERTY AREA 2 LOTS INTERMEDIATE CONTOURS: INDEX TELEPHONE BOX CHAIN LINK FENCE STREET SIGN LIGHT POLE IRON FOUND IRON SET STORM SEWER MANHOLE SANITARY MANHOLE VALVE CATCH BASIN HYDRANT WATERMAIN SANITARY SEWER STORM SEWER POWER POLE GUY WIRE OVERHEAD ELECTRIC WETLAND SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 34, RANGE 19 HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NO SCALE SITE N VICINITY MAP EASEMENTS DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS ARE SHOWN. Lot 5 of Auditor's Subdivision No. 241, Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the Register of Titles in and for said County, except as follows: (1)The South 209.00 feet of the West 209.00 feet of that part of Lot 5 lying Easterly of a line drawn at a right angle to the South line of said Lot 5 from a point thereon distant 409.00 feet Westerly of the Southeast corner of said Lot 5 as measured along said South line. (2)Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 5; thence South along the East line of said Lot 5 to a point of intersection with a line which is parallel with and 30.00 feet distant Southerly (measured at right angles) from the North line of said Lot 5; thence Westerly along said last mentioned parallel line a distance of 588.00 feet; thence Northerly at right angles a distance of 30.00 feet to the North line of said Lot 5; thence Easterly along the North line of said Lot 5 to the place of beginning. ww w . l a n d f o r m . n e t 58 0 D o d g e A v e . , S u i t e 1 5 E l k R i v e r , M i n n e s o t a 5 5 3 3 0 (7 6 3 ) 4 4 1 - 2 0 7 2 TOPOGRAPHY PER JOHN OLIVER & ASSOCIATES, EXISTING CONDITIONS DRAWING, 01/20/2005. STORM WATER PONDS PER WSB, 2018. TOPOGRAPHY LANDFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 580 DODGE AVENUE NW SUITE 15 ELK RIVER, MN 55330 PH. (612) 252-9070 SURVEYORS & ENGINEERS 1920 S.F. X 1.5 FT. DEPTH = 2,880 PROPOSED CUBIC FT. FILL PROPOSED FLOOD PLAIN FILL 435 S.F. WETLAND BUFFER VARIANCE HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 HAMEL RD MEDINA RD PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWHEAD DR HOMESTEAD TRL CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Medina Golf & Country Club YMCA - Camp Ihduhapi Spring Hill 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 1 / 1 Estimate No:680 Date:04/11/2019 For:Mike Kneller mikekneller@yahoo.com 145 Prairie Creek Rd Medina, MN, 55340 Estimate 680 E Travelers Trail Ste 600 Burnsville Mn, 55337 Kevin@sportcourtnmn.com 612-803-8614 Ship To:145 Prairie Creek Rd Medina, MN, 55340 Tracking No Ship Via FOB Description Quantity Rate Amount 12x24x70 Batting cage with 10 poles, sleeves, cables and winches installed 1 $8,320.00 $8,320.00 28x74 Area with a 6x6 treated timber border with a 3-4” of compacted class five and then topped with 1-2” of ball field gravel to top dress 1 $11,350.00 $11,350.00 Site prep, removal of sod and any vegetation and or soils that are not needed on site.1 $1,850.00 $1,850.00 Subtotal $21,520.00 0%$0.00 Shipping $865.70 Total $22,385.70 Total $22,385.70 Notes I would go 2’ bigger in all directions so we have room to set the sleeves for the batting cage poles inside the timber frame. Thus the 28x74 Sport Court of MN Parts Subtotal $21,520.00 DINIUS FENCE, LLC D'FENCE COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL FENCING April 10th, 2019 Mike Mohs ATTN: HAMEL ATHLETIC CLUB RE: BATTING CAGE @ IIAC SITE —REVISED We propose to furnish all labor, tools and materials necessary to complete the following fence work for a 70'x28' (12H) double batting cage per supplied layout as requested. - Approximately 258' of 12' high chain link fencing - Two 4' wide walk gates THE ABOVE WORK CAN BE COMPLETED FOR THE TOTAL SUM OF: S 15,640.00 Notes: 1) The above quote includes all applicable taxes, 2) The materials used in the above quote are all commercial grade and are as follows: 9 Gauge Fabric 3" End, Gate & Line Posts 1-5/8 Top, Middle & Bottom Rail 3) All posts will be concrete set. 4) The above quote DOES NOT include any furnishing and/or installation of netting. 5) The above quote assumes that all fence lines will be cleared, grubbed and staked by General Contractor before any work can commence. 6) The above quote assumes that all digging will take place during normal working conditions (no frozen ground). 7) We are certified as a Women Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (W/DBE). **DUE TO THE IMPORT SANCTIONS ON ALL STEEL AND LUMIMUM PRODUCT'S, THERE COULD BE SIGNIFCATN MARKET FLUCTUATIONS THAT MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO ABOVE QUOTE. THEREFORE, THE ABOVE PRICE QUOTE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. D'FENCE CANNOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT THE COSTS OF RAW OR OTHER MATERIALS USED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED JOB AND ANY CHANGE IN MARKET PRICES OR CONDITIONS MAY BE REFLECTED IN A CHANGE OF THE ABOVE QUOTE. IF JOB IS ACCEPTED, THE MATERIALS MUST BE PURCHASED AND STORED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE ONLY GOOD FOR 15 DAYS. If you have any questions regarding the above quote, please contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, D"Fence (V,/ Venisa C. Dinius VCD/V48-19 (2) 18291 Territorial Road #2 Office: 763.428.2477 Cell: 612.282.9196 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Fax: 763.428.4887 venisa@dfencecompany.com Medina LakePreserve The Park atFields of Medina RainwaterNature Area Hamel LegionPark Hunter LionsPark Holy NameParkWolsfeldWoods SNA MedinaMorningsidePark TomannPreserve Baker ParkReserve LakeshorePark WalnutPark MaplePark Existing Park & Nature Area Parks & Nature Areas Existing Paved Trail Exisiting Shoulder Trail Existing Turf Trail Existing Sidewalk Trails Legend Parks & Nature Areas City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 Phone (763) 473-4643 Email: city@medinamn.gov Additional park information can be found on our website at:be found on our website at: www.medinamn.us/svcs/parks-recreation/ Phone: (763) 473-4643 Email: city@medinamn.gov Web: www.medinamn.gov Hiking Trails Horse Trails Cross Country Skiing Scheduled Activities .. . . "I believe what people most love about the site is its relatively unspoiled beauty and, for me, its ancient tug to the conscience of how this part of Minnesota once looked, before our pioneer ancestors arrived to clear the forest cover for farming." - Liz Weir Access from Trinity Lutheran Church Parking Lot: 2060 - 6th Ave. N - Long Lake, MN 55356 www.wolsfeldwoods.org Wolsfeld Woods Scientific & Natural Area Hiking Trails Public Beach Boat Rentals Golf Course Horse Trails Camping Play & Picnic AreasPlay & Picnic Areas Cross Country Skiing Designated Dog Areas .......... Located on scenic Lake Independence, Baker Park Reserve offers 2,700 acres of natural landscape and accommodations. 2301 County Road 19 - Maple Plain, MN 55359 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org Baker Park Reserve Regional & State Parks in Medina Medina Parks, Trails and Nature Areas .... Elm Creek Natural Open Space Wetlands Natural Trails 400 Hamel Road - Hamel, MN 55340 Rainwater Nature Area Prairie grass, wetlands and wooded area Walking path around woods Benches ... Behind Bridgewater Subdivision off of Arrowhead Drive Medina Lake Preserve Winter Skating Rink / Summer Storm Pond. 4653 Walnut Street - Maple Plain, MN 55359 Walnut Park Natural Picnic Area Walking Path .. 3112 Pioneer Trail - Hamel, MN 55340 Tomann Preserve Medina Nature Areas Picnic Shelter & Benches Fishing Pier on Holy Name Lake Natural Area & Rain Garden Paved Walking Trail Historical Marker ..... 400 County Rd. 24 - Wayzata, MN 55391 Holy Name Park Soccer/Open Playfield Picnic Shelter Baseball Field Sledding Hill . . . . 4400 Maple Street - Maple Plain, MN 55359 Maple Park Playground Equipment Picnic Shelter Fishing Pier on Lake Independence Lake Acess; Restricted Parking .... 2975 Lakeshore Ave. - Maple Plain, MN 55359 Lakeshore Park Playground Equipment Picnic Shelter Baseball Diamond Basketball, Tennis & Volleyball Courts Walking Path to Prairie Area ..... 3195 Hunter Drive - Hamel, MN 55340 Hunter Lions Park Playground Equipment Picnic Shelter Baseball & Soccer Field Basketball Hoop Skating Rink ..... 2522 Bobolink Road - Long Lake, MN 55356 Medina Morningside Park Playground Equipment & Play Area Fire Pit, Picnic Shelters & Plaza Seating Area Basketball, Tennis & Sand Volleyball Courts Concessions during baseball season Community Building (available for rent) Softball, Baseball & Open Fields Paved TrailsPaved Trails Sledding Hill Skating Rink Warming House ........... 3200 Mill Drive - Uptown Hamel, MN 55340 Hamel Legion Park Playground Equipment & Swings Picnic Shelter & Benches Soccer and Open Play Field Basketball, Volleyball & Tennis/Sport Courts Walking Trails connecting to neighborhoods ..... 1200 Meander Road - Hamel, MN 55340 The Park at Fields of Medina Municipal Park Fund Funding gap to maintain quality parks into the future $5,000 from Park Field Rental Fees $14,000 from Tax Levy $55,000 Transfer from Antenna Revenue 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% - 50% 0% 2019 Funding Need: $112,000.00 100% Amount Funded: $74,000.00 66% I support Medina’s park and trail system and the continued expenditures to maintain and upgrade it as conditions require: Medina LakePreserve The Park atFields of Medina RainwaterNature Area Hamel LegionPark Hunter LionsPark Holy NameParkWolsfeldWoods SNA MedinaMorningsidePark TomannPreserve Baker ParkReserve LakeshorePark WalnutPark MaplePark Existing Park & Nature Area Parks & Nature Areas Existing Paved Trail Exisiting Shoulder Trail Existing Turf Trail Existing Sidewalk Trails Legend Parks, Trails & Nature Areas City of Medina TRAIL PLAN April 12, 2019 - DRAFT Prepared by the Medina Park Commission: Steve Lee Ann Thies Jeff Rumsey John Jacob Mary Morrison Elizabeth Weir Terry Sharp With the Assistance of: John Anderson, City Council Liaison Steve Scherer, Public Works Director Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator Dusty Finke, Planning Director 2 Table of Contents Chapter Page Executive Summary ...................................................................... 3 Trail Plan Purpose ........................................................................ 3 Trail Plan Guiding Principles ....................................................... 3 Definitions/Design Considerations ............................................... 4 1. Arrowhead Drive/County Road 118 ..................................... 5 2. Medina Lake Preserve Trail Connection .............................. 5 3. Hackamore Road: Arrowhead Drive to County Road 101 .. 5 4. Baker Southwest Trail ........................................................... 6 5. Chippewa/Mohawk Trail System.......................................... 6 6. Meander Road Trail .............................................................. 6 7. Hamel Road: Uptown Hamel to Pinto Drive ....................... 7 8. Hamel Road: Arrowhead Drive to Co Rd 116 ..................... 7 9. Hunter to Brockton Connection ........................................... 8 10. Tamarack North Trail .......................................................... 8 11. Navajo Trail ......................................................................... 8 12. Hidden Lake Trail ................................................................ 9 13. West Chippewa .................................................................... 9 14. Pioneer Trail ......................................................................... 9 15. Co Rd 115: Arrowhead Drive to Parkview Drive ............. 10 16. Parkview Drive Trail .......................................................... 10 17. Willow: Co Rd 24 to Co Rd 115 ........................................ 10 18. Blackfoot/Chestnut/Morgan Loop ..................................... 11 19. Pinto/Meadowwoods Trail ................................................. 11 20. Wolsfeld Trails .................................................................. 11 21. Homestead Willow Trail .................................................... 12 22. Deer Hill Baker Trail ......................................................... 12 23. Medina Morningside Southwest to Deer Hill Preserve ..... 12 Additional Considerations......................................................... 13 Exhibit - Trail Map 3 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 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan for Open Spaces and the 2013 Trail Plan, updated to reflect the current concerns and opportunities present in 2019. 1. Secure access to high quality natural areas and areas of scenic beauty (meander off shoulder where possible). 2. Connect neighborhoods to natural infrastructure providing door-step recreational benefits and encouraging active lifestyles. 3. Develop trails that provide for multiple recreational uses. 4. Create trails for citizens to view and enjoy open space resources. 5. Link individual trails to larger network which connects all parts of the City with regional trails, resources, and neighboring cities’ trails and parks. 6. Prioritize creation of trails near current developments or for areas where development is planned in the near term. 7. Remain mindful of fiscal constraints within the City budget. 8. Create flexibility in the plan so Park Commission and City Council can take advantage of future opportunities as they arise. 4 Definitions/Design Considerations Locations: Adjacent street trail – generally located adjacent to a street but separated by a curb and/or boulevard. Trails are generally 8-10 feet in width. Meandered off-street trail – generally located away from roadways, generally located to provide access or experience of natural resources or amenities. Trails are generally 8- 10 feet in width. Shoulder trail – widened shoulders to provide space for bicycles and pedestrians. Shoulder trails with a width of 5 feet or greater are preferred. Surface Types: Paved trail – bituminous or concrete. Unpaved trail – these trails could be turf, woodchip, or crushed rock. The base of the trail may be graded, stabilized, and strengthened as necessary. 5 1. Arrowhead Drive/County Road 118 Description – Beginning at Hamel Road (County Road 115), this trail continues north along Arrowhead Drive (County Road 118) and across Highway 55, connecting with the existing trail north of Highway 55 on Arrowhead Drive. Approximately ½ mile of gaps existing on this segment. Need – This trail is located near some of the largest employers in the City and connects with an existing north-south trail to the Bridgewater neighborhood and eventually with east-west trails along Hamel Road. Location – Adjacent to the street but separated by a curb and/or boulevard. Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – Much of this trail is already constructed and the City is seeking partnerships with large employers in the area to close the gaps. Considerations will need to be made for the railroad crossing and the crossing at Highway 55. 2. Medina Lake Preserve Trail Connection & Potential Park Expansion Area Description – This trail will run approximately 1/3 mile east from the Arrowhead Drive trail and connect Medina Lake Preserve. A trail head shall also be considered at the Medina Lake Preserve. Need – This trail will provide a connection to Medina Lake Preserve from the nearby Bridgewater and Fields of Medina neighborhoods and to large employers south along the Arrowhead Drive trail. Location – meandering off-street to the extent possible. Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – To be constructed as development occurs. A floating bridge connection may be considered across the large wetland for a more direct link to the Park at Fields of Medina. 3. Hackamore Road: Arrowhead Drive to County Road 101 Description – This trail will run south to north approx. 1 1/4 miles along Arrowhead Drive, then curve and continue east for approximately 1 mile along Hackamore Road to County Road 101. Need – This trail will serve the Bridgewater, Foxberry Farms, Reserve of Medina, and Wild Meadows neighborhoods in Medina as well as neighborhoods in the City of Corcoran. The trail connects to north-south trails along County Road 101, County Road 116 and Arrowhead Drive. Location – Adjacent to the street but separated by a curb and/or boulevard. 6 Surface Type – paved. 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 in coordination with the City of Corcoran. 4. Baker Southwest Trail Description – This 1/3 mile trail will run through the future proposed development east of County Road 19 and north of Highway 12, connecting to the Regional County Road 19 Trail and Baker Park Reserve. Need – This trail will connect the future high-density residential development to Baker Park Reserve and the Regional County Road 19 trail. Location – Meandering off-street where possible. Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs. 5. Chippewa/Mohawk Trail System Description – These trails will run through the planned residential developments north of Chippewa Drive, west of Arrowhead Drive and east of Willow Drive. Distance and location of the trail system will be determined in connection with development plans. Need – Provide a trail system and connections to existing trails and future parks for the new residents in these future developments. Location – Meandering off-street as much as possible. Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – As development occurs. The trails shall connect to private trails of nearby senior housing projects and partnership opportunities shall be considered to provide public access to portions of these private trails. 6. Meander Road Trail Description – This trail segment will connect the Arrowhead Drive trail to the County Road 116 trail. The trail is mostly constructed along Meander Road but approximately 1/3 mile of gaps exist west of the Fields of Medina neighborhood and east of Meander Court. Need –– This trail is needed to complete the trail segment along Meander Road to keep pedestrians off the road. Location – Adjacent to the street but separated by a curb and/or boulevard. 7 Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – As development occurs (east) or the opportunity arises (west). 7. Hamel Road: Uptown Hamel to Pinto Drive Description – This trail connects the County Road 116 trail to Uptown Hamel. Approximately 1/10 mile gap exists in this segment to just west of Rainwater Park. The trail connects to existing sidewalks 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 County Road 116 and Hunter Road trail to the Uptown Hamel business area, Hamel Legion Park and to the trail going north along County Road 101. Location – Adjacent to the street but separated by a curb and/or boulevard. Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – Much of this trail gap will be completed as the adjacent property develops. Considerations will need to be made for crossing over Elm Creek. This trail is within the Lake Sarah Regional Trail Search Corridor, which may provide funding opportunities. 8. Hamel Road/Co Rd 115: Arrowhead Drive to Co Rd 116 Description – This trail will run approximately 1 mile along County Road 115 (Hamel Road) from Pinto Drive to Arrowhead Drive. Need – This trail will provide access to residents in the future residential area east of Arrowhead Drive to Uptown Hamel and West toward Baker Park Reserve. The trail will be used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and rollerbladers. Location – Adjacent to the street but separated by a curb and/or boulevard. Opportunities shall be considered to provide meandering off-street locations where possible. Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail may be developed as the roads is upgraded or is maintained. The City should seek funding partnerships with Hennepin County since it is adjacent to a County road. This stretch of trail is shown as a regional trail search area which may also provide opportunities for funding from Three Rivers Park District, Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, or federal grants. 8 9. Hunter to Brockton Connection Description – This trail is approximately ¾ of a mile, running east-west through future residential development between Hunter Drive and Brockton Lane and north to connect with trails in the Enclave neighborhood. Need – This trail is needed to provide the future developments access to the trail system and Hamel Legion Park and to create a loop with the Hunter Drive trail and the Plymouth trail along Brockton Lane. Location – Meandering off-street as much as possible. Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail will be developed when the future neighborhood is developed. 10. Tamarack North Trail Description – This trail will run approximately 2/3 of a mile 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. An intersection at Highway 55 is planned for the future. Need – This trail will connect the future planned residential development south of Highway 55 to the commercial area, neighborhoods, and Fields of Medina Park north of Highway 55. Location – Meandering off-street as much as possible. Surface Type – paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or development occurs. 11. Navajo Trail Description – This turf trail runs along the former Navajo Road roadbed west of Hunter Drive. A gap of approximately 1/8 of a mile exists to the west to allow a connection with existing Navajo Road. Need – This trail serves as an off-road turf trail experience with the close proximity to wetland areas. Location – Meandering off-street. Surface Type – unpaved. Opportunities & Contingencies – The City has an easement to close this gap. A turf trail will be finished to Navajo Road as the opportunity arises. 9 12. Hidden Lake Trail Description – This trail will be an approximately 1/3 mile spur trail west of County Road 19 to an overlook on Hidden Lake. Need – This will be a spur connection to allow public viewing of a high-quality natural area from a Regional Trail. Location – Meandering off-street. Surface Type – A short section shall be paved near Co Rd 19 for easier access, but the remainder of the trail as it approaches Hidden Lake shall be unpaved. Opportunities & Contingencies – The Hidden Lake area has been identified as a possible future passive park, and the trail shall be constructed in connection with acquisition. 13. West Chippewa Description – This trail will run 1 1/3 mile along Chippewa Road from Pioneer Trail to County Road 19. Need – This area is heavily used for recreational biking and dedicated shoulders will provide improved safety. The trail also provides access to Loretto, and the Lake Independence Regional Trail along County Road 19. Location – Shoulder trail. Surface Type – The surface type will be determined based on timing and expected use. Opportunities & Contingencies – Shoulder widening shall be considered in connection with upgrades and maintenance of the roadway. 14. Pioneer Trail Description – The trail will run approximately 2 miles along Pioneer Trail starting at County Road 115 (Hamel Road) to Chippewa Road. Need –– This area is heavily used for recreational biking and dedicated shoulders will provide improved safety. This trail is part of the trail system to the northwest portion of the City and connects to Tomann Preserve. Location – Shoulder trail. Surface Type – The surface type will be determined based on timing and expected use. Opportunities & Contingencies – Shoulder widening shall be considered in connection with upgrades and maintenance of the roadway. 10 15. Co Rd 115/Hamel Road Trail: Arrowhead Drive to Parkview Drive Description – This 2 1/8 mile trail will run along County Road 115 (Hamel Road) from Arrowhead Drive to Parkview Drive. Need – This area is heavily used for recreational biking and dedicated shoulders will provide improved safety. This trail is needed to provide an east/west connection in the city from Baker Park Reserve to Hamel Legion Park and Uptown Hamel. Location – Shoulder trail. Surface Type – A large portion of this road (from Arrowhead to Parkview) already has a gravel shoulder for walking and riding, and it is expected to transition to a paved shoulder from east to west as horseback use reduces and population increases. Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail may be developed as the roads is upgraded or is maintained. The City shall seek funding partnerships with Hennepin County since it is adjacent to a County road. This stretch of trail is shown as a regional trail search area which shall also provide opportunities for funding from Three Rivers Park District, Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, or federal grants. 16. Parkview Drive Trail Description – This 1 mile trail will run along Parkview Drive from County Road 24 to County Road 115 (Hamel Road). Need – This area is heavily used for recreational biking and dedicated shoulders will provide improved safety. This trail provides connection to an entrance of Baker Park and to connect Hamel Road with County Road 24. Location – Shoulder trail. Surface Type – The surface type will be determined based on timing and expected use. Opportunities & Contingencies –Parkview Drive is a County Road, so the City will need to work in partnership with the County. 17. Willow Drive: Co Rd 24 to Co Rd 115 (Hamel Road) Description – This 1 ¼ mile trail will run along Willow Drive from County Road 24 to County Road 115 (Hamel Road). Need – This area is heavily used for recreational biking and horseback riding, so dedicated shoulders will provide improved safety. The trail provides a North/South connection, especially to the bikeway along County Road 24. Location – Shoulder trail. Surface Type – The surface type will be determined based on timing and expected use. 11 Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail shall be considered in connection with roadway improvements and maintenance. 18. Blackfoot/Chestnut/Morgan Loop Description – This trail will create a 2 ¾ mile loop in the rural area of the city near various areas of moderate to high quality natural resources including the large wetland from which Elm Creek originates. The trail could potentially connect to Chestnut Road, Blackfoot Trail, and Morgan Road with an additional length of 1 ¼ miles. Need – This trail will complete an off-road trail which surrounds a large wetland, old- growth woodland, high quality natural areas, and open space corridor. Location – Meandering off-street. Surface Type – Unpaved. Opportunities & Contingencies – Easements shall be secured if subdivisions occur and as opportunity arises. 19. Pinto/Meadowwoods Trail Description – This proposed trail is approximately 2 1/8 miles in length and provides a north-south connection from Medina Road down to Tamarack Drive in the southern portion of the City. Need– This trail is proposed as the primary north-south corridor and provides a link between the denser population of the City north of Medina Road to County Road 24 and towards Wolsfeld Woods SNA. Location – Meandering off-street as much as possible. Surface Type – Paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – Much of this trail segment runs along the North-South 1 Regional Trail Search Corridor, which shall provide opportunities for partnership and funding. Easements shall be acquired in connection with development along the corridor. 20. Wolsfeld Trails Description – The Wolsfeld Trails have two segments with a total approximate distance of 2 ¼ miles, starting at Tamarack Drive and heading west to Willow Drive. Segment A runs south connecting to Medina Morningside. Segment B runs north connecting to the Homestead-Willow Trail. Need – These trail segments will provide east/west trail routes to provide access to Wolsfeld Woods SNA. 12 Location – Meandering off-street as much as possible. Surface Type – Segment 20A shall be paved and Segment 20B shall be turf. Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or subdivision occurs. Medina will need to look for opportunities to connect to Wolsfeld Woods SNA and be mindful of DNR regulations for trail use in developing these trails. 21. Homestead Willow Trail Description – This trail system is approximately 2 1/8 miles and connects Homestead Trail and Willow Drive running along a high-quality natural area of wetlands and woodlands. 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. Location – Meandering off-street. Surface Type – Turf. Opportunities & Contingencies – As opportunity arises or subdivision occurs. 22. Deer Hill Baker Trail Description – This trail is a short 1/8 mile segment of trail running west from the Deer Hill Preserve neighborhood to Baker Park Reserve. Need – This trail will connect the Deer Hill Preserve and Medina Morningside neighborhoods to Baker Park Reserve. Location – off-street. Surface Type – Turf. Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail connection could be constructed with subdivision in the area or when the opportunity arises. 23. Medina Morningside Southwest to Deer Hill Preserve Description – This trail is a short segment of trail connecting the Medina Morningside neighborhood to the paved trails within the Deer Hill Preserve neighborhood. Need – This trail will connect the Deer Hill Preserve and Medina Morningside neighborhoods as well as to the paved trail to Baker Park along County Road 6 and connect to the Orono schools. Location – off-street. 13 Surface Type – Paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – When the opportunity arises. Additional Considerations Highway 55 Crossings Options Description – A safe crossing will create access and connections over Highway 55. Need – A crossing to connect Uptown Hamel and parks with the Clydesdale Trail retail area and north/south residents. Location – Shoulder or walking bridge. Surface Type – Paved. Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail shall be built as the opportunity arises and funds are available. Not through city funds. When crossings go in, the stop lights shall be longer to allow for safe crossing. Tomahawk Trail Description – This trail will run along Tomahawk Trail for about 1 1/4 miles, from Hamel Road northeast to Pioneer Trail. It will also have a grassland nature trail spur to the old Woodlake Sanitary Landfill. Need – This will serve as a connection between Baker Park Reserve and Tomann Preserve. The spur will provide access to an open space priority area. Location – Shoulder trail along Tomahawk and meandering off-street within the Woodlake Sanitary Landfill. Type and Surface Recommendations – The surface type will be determined based on timing and expected use. Opportunities & Contingencies – The spur shall be coordinated with the Woodlake owner. The remaining portion of the trail as opportunity arises. HIGHWAY 55 ")55 ")24 ")19 ")101 ")116 ")11 ")24 ")19 £¤12 HAMEL RD MEDINA RD PIONEER TRL TAMARACK DR WILLOW DR HACKAMORE RD ARROWHEAD DR HOMESTEAD TRL CHIPPEWA RD HUNTER DR PARKVIEW DR BROCKTON LN N MEANDER RD EVERGREEN RD BROCKTON LN N CHIPPEWA RD WILLOW DR WILLOW DR HUNTER DR ")55 Medina Golf & Country Club Spring Hill Golf Club Baker Park Reserve Baker Park Reserve Wolsfeld Woods (SNA) 23 3 15 3 20A 20B 5 17 18 21 16 9 19 19 4 22 21 18 11 18 19 8 14 513 12 7 66 2 1 10 Katrina Independence School Mooney Spurzem Holy Name Peter Wolsfeld Half Moon Krieg Miller Thies Ardmore Map Date: February 14, 2019 Scale: 1:32,000[0 0.5 10.25 Mile 2019 TrailMaster Plan Location of proposed trail segments are intended to identify connections and cooridors, not exact locations. Legend Surface Type 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 Existing or Planned Residential Unit Regional Trail Search Corridor