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AGENDA
MEDINA PARK COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 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:
January 16, 2019 Regular Meeting
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda)
5) City Council Update
6) Lakeshore Park and Walnut Park – Discussion with Neighborhood
7) Trail Plan Update
8) 2019 Park Commission Goals
a) Municipal Park Funding - Resident Engagement Events
9) Staff Report
a) General Items
10) Adjourn
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina Park Commission
FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: March 15, 2019
DATE OF MEETING: March 20, 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. Lakeshore Park and Walnut Park – Discussion with the Neighborhood
A few residents from the Lake Independence neighborhood will be at the meeting to
discuss their ideas for better utilization of Walnut Park and updated playground
equipment at Lakeshore Park.
See attached email.
Action: Review request and discuss possible solutions.
7. Trail Plan Update
The trail plan subcommittee (John Jacob, Jeff Rumsey, Ann Thies, Jodi Gallup, Dusty
Finke) have held three meetings to update the City of Medina’s Trail Plan to reflect the
current 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan. The draft plan is now ready to be reviewed by
the full Park Commission for consideration.
See attached draft trail plan text and map.
Recommended Action: Review and discuss updated trail plan; direct staff to make any
final revisions.
8. 2019 Park Commission Goals
The 2019 goals list has been updated per discussions at the January meeting. The
Municipal Park Funding/Resident Engagement committee (Steve Lee and Liz Weir) met
a few times to discuss a proposed action plan. Liz Weir presented this draft plan to the
City Council on February 19th to get their initial reaction/direction. The Park Commission
can further discuss the plan at the meeting on March 20th.
See attached talking points.
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Recommended Action: Discuss Municipal Park Funding and resident engagement
action plan.
9. Staff Report
a. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park
items.
Staff representation at the March 20th Park Commission meeting will be Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup and Public Works Director Steve Scherer.
Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
January 16, 2019
Medina City Hall
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on January 16, 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, John
Jacob, Mary Morrison, Terry Sharp, and youth members
Ella Kingsley and Lauren Lubenow
Commissioners Absent: None
Also Present: Public Works Director Steve Scherer and Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup
2) Introduction of New Park Commissioner
A brief introduction of members took place.
3) Appointment of Officers: Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary
A motion was made by Weir and seconded by Jacob to nominate and appoint Steve Lee
as Chair. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Weir and seconded by Jacob to nominate and appoint Ann Thies
as Vice Chair. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Weir and seconded by Lee to nominate and appoint Jeff Rumsey
as Secretary. Motion passed unanimously.
It was noted that the New Park Commission Orientation Manual should be updated by
deleting the language, “No member may serve as chairperson or vice chairperson for
more than three consecutive (one-year) terms”.
4) Additions to the Agenda: None.
5) Approval of the Minutes from:
December 19, 2018 Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Weir and seconded by Lee to approve the minutes from December
19, 2018 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
6) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None.
7) City Council Update
Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
January 16, 2019
Medina City Hall
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Scherer updated the Park Commission on recent City Council actions. He stated that one
of the City Council’s 2019 goals is to look into reconstructing the tennis court in Hunter
Lions Park to determine if two courts would fit and the best location for the court(s)
within the park. Weir noted that the tennis courts should face north/south to avoid direct
eye contact with the sun. Gallup stated that the City Council directed staff to enter into a
contract with Agre Tennis to provide a tennis recreation program at Hamel Legion Park
for a $6 per hour per court rental rate.
8) Hamel Road – Shoulder Trail
Scherer provided background information on Hennepin County’s repaving plan and
schedule for Hamel Road. He stated that staff is looking for direction from the Park
Commission to request that Hennepin County pave the shoulder a little wider on Hamel
Road in connection with the repaving in 2019 from Pinto Drive to just west of Pioneer
Trail.
Jacob requested that we ask for a meaningful amount of paved shoulder on each side of
the road to create enough space for actual shoulder trails.
Morrison stated that creating narrow paved shoulders can be more dangerous for bicyclist
in those narrow shoulders, because cars will drive “zip” by bicyclist without moving out
of their lane. Vehicles should be moving away from bicyclist by at least five feet, but the
narrow-paved shoulder gives a false impression that bicycles are safely off the road and
far enough away from vehicles. She stated it is safer for bicyclists to ride in the middle of
the road than on a narrow shoulder, because vehicles see them and will move out of the
way to pass them.
The Park Commission was in consensus that the City of Medina should request from
Hennepin County that they pave as much of the shoulder as possible on each side of the
road along Hamel Road east of Pioneer Trail to Tower Drive.
9) Presentation from Youth Park Commissioners
Lee stated that Ella Kingsley and Lauren Lubenow are both completing their second one-
year terms as youth members of the Medina Park Commission. He asked them to say a
few things about what they learned and how we could improve our Youth Park
Commissioner Program.
Lubenow stated that she has loved experiencing the workings of local government in this
format. She appreciated when Park Commission Chair Lee would take the time to ask her
and other commissioners if they knew where on the map was being discussed and what
each person’s opinion was on the discussion.
Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
January 16, 2019
Medina City Hall
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Kingsley stated that her experience on the Park Commission was very educational. She
learned the ins and outs of what goes into developing and improving a park and all the
different approval processes.
Kingsley and Lubenow both stated that their favorite activity with the Park Commission
has been the annual Park Tour.
10) 2019 Park Commission Goals
The Park Commission discussed their list of annual goals for the year. The following
goals/actions were created in addition to the goals that were already on the list:
• Split annual Park Tour into two meetings in May to allow enough time to visit all
the parks and some of the city trails. The proposed meeting dates will be May 8th
and May 15th at 5 p.m.
• Research cricket fields and work with cricket group that is requesting a
field/cricket pitch in Hamel Legion Park. Sharp volunteered to research.
• Determine if Walnut Park should remain a park or become a storm pond area. An
educational sign stating its purpose might help residents better understand the
area’s use as a storm pond. Flowers could also improve the look of the “park”.
• Look into new batting cage location in Hamel Legion Park and what to do with
existing concrete slab.
11) Staff Report
• 2019 Representation at City Council Meetings – Lee noted that the 2019 roster for
Park Commission representation at City Council meetings was included in the
packet. He stated that commissioners should take note of their dates and switch
with other commissioners if they have any conflicts.
• Trail Plan Update – The subcommittee reported that they will be holding one
more meeting on February 6th to review the draft trail plan before bringing the
plan before the full Park Commission on February 20th.
• General Items – None.
12) Adjourn
A motion was made by Weir, seconded by Jacob and passed unanimously, to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup
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Jodi Gallup
From:kristine stehly <kristine_stehly@yahoo.com>
Sent:Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:47 AM
To:Steve Scherer; Jodi Gallup
Subject:Re: Parks in Independence Beach
Thank you for the explanation Steve. I'll pass the information along to the interested neighbors.
In the summertime, Walnut Park appears underutilized and rather unattractive (as rain gardens can
quickly become). Do you have any ideas on what can be done to better enhance the area and make it
more park-like?
We would like to discuss our neighborhood's parks by February 20th at the latest.
Thanks again!
Kristine
From: Steve Scherer <steve.scherer@medinamn.gov>
To: Jodi Gallup <jodi.gallup@medinamn.gov>; kristine stehly <kristine_stehly@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 8:36 AM
Subject: RE: Parks in Independence Beach
Kristine ,the entire rink area is a water quality rain garden already that is why it is the way it is . all
the water runs into a drain tile and goes to the lake now. We had removable poles there for many
years with no official court on the surface that is there . The city installed fabric under, limestone and
the little bit of black dirt that is there to help stabilize and help with the skating rink freezing in the
winter. This way we can at least mow it when it dries out. We could look into the temporary poles but
it is not conducive to an official court. Maybe it should go at lakeshore on the north side oif the
landing, or there is a lot of room in Maple Park. My thoughts
From: Jodi Gallup
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 7:33 AM
To: kristine stehly <kristine_stehly@yahoo.com>
Cc: Steve Scherer <steve.scherer@medinamn.gov>
Subject: RE: Parks in Independence Beach
Kristine,
Thank you for the email. The Park Commission has realized the playground equipment needs to be
updated at Lakeshore park and would love your neighborhood’s input. I’ll talk to Steve Scherer in
Public Works about the possibility of a sand volleyball court in Walnut Park. Would your neighborhood
like to attend the January 16th or February 20th Park Commission meeting to discuss your ideas
further?
Jodi Gallup | Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk | City of Medina
Direct: (763) 473-8850 • Fax: (763) 473-9359 • jodi.gallup@medinamn.gov
2052 County Road 24 • Medina, MN • 55340
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From: kristine stehly <kristine_stehly@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2018 9:07 AM
To: Jodi Gallup <jodi.gallup@medinamn.gov>
Subject: Parks in Independence Beach
Hi Jodi -
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!!!
A few of us in the Independence Beach neighborhood would like to discuss better utilization of Walnut
Park in the summer. We were thinking construction of a sand volleyball court (in the summer) that
could also double as a water quality improvement (with the installation of a drain tile system). Also,
we would want to preserve the ice rink in the winter time - please thank your maintenance staff for the
fabulous job they do creating and maintaining the rink.
Is there any City or grant funds available to further investigate this possibility?
Also, we would like to discuss upgrading the equipment at Lakeshore Park.
We would be happy to meet with the Park Commission - if you think it would help.
Thanks for your time! Happy New Year!
-Kristine Stehly
cell: 612.986.6162
City of Medina
TRAIL PLAN
February 20, 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
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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
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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 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 and resources.
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.
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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.
Meander 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.
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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 should 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 would 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.
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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 would 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 would 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 should connect to
private trails of nearby senior housing projects and partnership opportunities should be
considered to provide public access to portions of these private trails.
6. Meander Road Trail
Description – This trail segment would 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.
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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 should
provide funding opportunities.
8. Hamel Road/Co Rd 115: Arrowhead Drive to Co Rd 116
Description – This trail would run approximately 1 mile along County Road 115
(Hamel Road) from Pinto Drive to Arrowhead Drive.
Need – This trail would 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 should 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 should also provide opportunities for funding from Three Rivers Park
District, Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, or federal grants.
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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 would 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
would be finished to Navajo Road as the opportunity arises.
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12. Hidden Lake Trail
Description – This trail would be an approximately 1/3 mile 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.
Location – Meandering off-street.
Surface Type – A short section should be paved near Co Rd 19 for easier access, but the
remainder of the trail as it approaches Hidden Lake should be unpaved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – The Hidden Lake area has been identified as a possible
future passive park, and the trail should be constructed in connection with acquisition.
13. West Chippewa
Description – This trail would 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 should be considered in
connection with upgrades and maintenance of the roadway.
14. Pioneer Trail
Description – The trail would 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 should be considered in
connection with upgrades and maintenance of the roadway.
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15. Co Rd 115/Hamel Road Trail: Arrowhead Drive to Parkview Drive
Description – This 2 1/8 mile trail would 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 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 should 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 would 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 would 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.
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Opportunities & Contingencies – This trail should be considered in connection with
roadway improvements and maintenance.
18. Blackfoot/Chestnut/Morgan Loop
Description – This trail would 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 would 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 should 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 should provide opportunities for partnership
and funding. Easements should 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.
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Location – Meandering off-street as much as possible.
Surface Type – Segment 20A should be paved and Segment 20B should 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 would 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 would 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.
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Surface Type – Paved.
Opportunities & Contingencies – When the opportunity arises.
Additional Considerations
Highway 55 Crossings Options
Description – A safe crossing would 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 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.
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.
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.
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 should be coordinated with the Woodlake
owner. The remaining portion of the trail as opportunity arises.
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Spring Hill
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Baker Park Reserve
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Wolsfeld Woods (SNA)
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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
2019 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 8th and May 15th 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, Jacob, Thies
3. Municipal Park Funding and Resident Engagement
Continue to work on funding the Municipal Park Fund and engaging the residents
through community events/open houses (possibly a pop-up splash pad or little library
day). Discuss at March meeting.
- Subcommittee: Lee and Weir
2019 Planned Park & Trail Improvements
Trails
• Brockton Lane
Hamel Legion Park
• Finish new dugouts at little league field – potential Eagle Scout project
• Install cricket field – Terry Sharp to take lead on this project
• Look into batting cage relocation and what to do with existing concrete slab
Hunter Lions Park
• Replace tennis court
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 & Medina Morningside Park
o Morrison: Lakeshore Park & Walnut Park
o Rumsey: Hunter Lions Park
o Thies: Tomann Preserve & Medina Lake Preserve
o Lee: Hamel Legion Park and Maple Park
o Sharp: The Park at Fields of Medina
Municipal Park Funding and Resident Engagement
A 2019 goal of the Park Commission is to gain resident support to adequately finance the Municipal Park
Fund for the needed capital park replacements as our park assets depreciate.
The City Council reviewed the 30-year replacement plan last year and recognized that $112,000 needs to
be allocated each year to the Municipal Park Fund to adequately budget for our future replacement
needs as park equipment ages.
Last fall during budget discussions regarding the Park Fund, the City Council directed the Commission to
educate and engage residents about the need to fund future park equipment replacement and to
maintain our much-enjoyed parks in a functional, safe condition.
Neighborhood Park Meetings
The Park Commission is proposing to hold a series of smaller neighborhood meetings in our parks to
engage the residents within their own neighborhood park. We plan on making poster boards for each
park showing the existing amenities and future replacement costs to maintain those amenities. We will
have pamphlets of our parks, their amenities, the trail system and a brief questionnaire to engage
resident support for good maintenance.
We plan to hold neighborhood meetings at the following locations during established annual
neighborhood events to guarantee a larger crowd:
The Bike Safety Rodeo at Medina Target - date to be decided.
Lakeshore Park – Annual Ice Cream Social May 4, and/or National Night Out — August 6.
Hamel Legion Park – Hamel Baseball Jamboree — June 21 and 22.
Medina Morningside Park – National Night Out — August 6.
Fields of Medina Park with a trail event – Neighborhood Olympics Contest—date to be decided.
Celebration Day - September 21
Trails
The Park Commission recognizes the importance of highlighting the City’s trail system. We are proposing
to host our first annual “Medina Neighborhood Bike Tour” event. This event will be family friendly, with
all ages welcome to participate. We will offer two options for trail loops, depending upon ability (for
example: small children could bike around the trail circle in Fields of Medina Park; adults and older
children could bike the loop along Meander, up Arrowhead Drive, east on Hackamore, and south down
Co Rd 116 and back to Fields of Medina Park). We can work with an area business to create T-shirts for
the event and collect nominal registration fees to ensure a commitment to participate.
Conclusion
The idea behind the neighborhood park events and trail event is to highlight Medina’s popular park and
trail system and promote to residents the quality-of-life values that our parks and trails contribute to life
in Medina.