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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Director Demant
23 July2018
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Parks and Recreation
Director Demant
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
5.1— Parks and Recreation
System Masterplan Review
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
and content proposed by Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGI).
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
No
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
HKGI has hosted kick-off meetings with City staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission over the past
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
X
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends approval of the Parks and Recreation System Masterplan implementation schedule
and content proposed by Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGI).
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/J USTI FI CATI O N :
HKGI has hosted kick-off meetings with City staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission over the past
month to gather information that will assist them in creating a starting matrix for the Otsego Parks and
Recreation System Masterplan. HKGI staff have toured facilities, reviewed City documents, and conducted
a SWOT analysis.
HKGI has provided a detailed project schedule and Community Engagement Plan which outlines the entire
project process. Staff have included a draft of the survey questions, once reviewed by the Council the
survey, and Community input process will begin.
Staff will provide a short Power Point at the Council meeting that will show the information that will be
available on-line during the community engagement process.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
■ Project Schedule
■ Community Engagement Plan
■ Survey Questions
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the Parks and Recreation System Masterplan implementation schedule and content.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund #203 Park Dedication Yes
Project Schedule
Community Engagement Plan
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TASK JUN I JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV I DEC JAN'19 FEB
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Review City Documents -
Parks System Overview and Summar
Online Survey (issues & Opportunities)
Pop Up Meetings
Stakeholder Meetings
Community Workshop/City-Wide Event
Online Survey (Review Draft Concepts)
Open House
Project Website Updates
Community En a iement Re ort
Park Inventory
Natural Resources inventory
System Analysis & Recommendations
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Gap Analysis
Peer Community Comparison
NRPA Metrics Analysis
Recreation Trends Analysis
Sporting events
Prepare System -Wide Recommendations
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Draft Document
Reviews & Edits w/Staff and Commissioners
Final Document
Community Engagement Plan
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Pro'ect marketing graphic
Pop Up Meeting Kit
Posterboard, postcard, flyer, press release
Pop Up Meetings
Tuesday Entertainment in the Park
Park Commission Meetings in the parks during the summer
Sporting events
National Night Out
Prairie Festival — September (this event may work for the Phase 2 Community Workshop)
Pro'ect website
Informational text ro'ect schedule links to online survey
Stakeholder Listening Sessions
Athletic associations
Senior group
DNR (oversees the wildlife refuge)
Developers (D.R. Horton, Lennar)
Guardian Angels
Wright County staff with School District/Community Education
Lions / Boy Scouts
Potential input from students in the fall
Park Commission Meeting 1
introduce the project, present trends, present plan for community engagement, enlist
support for pop up meetings
Online Survey
Survey Monkey, distribute through press release, recreation listsery
Social Pinpoint
Interactive mapping input tool
Pro'ectTeam Workshop
Aug/Sent - priortoCommunity Event
Park Commission Meeting 2
potentially a work session; review community input from survey, social pinpoint, and
stakeholder meetings; develop ideas and review alternatives
Community Workshop/ City-wide Event
Sept/Oct (potentially in coordination with Prairie Festival)
used to review inventory and needs assessment and get big ideas from residents
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Online Survey
Nov/Dec - up for a few weeks
used to review draft recommendations
Community Open House to be held in
Nov/Dec
conjunction with Park Commission Meeting 3
ask to review and critique draft recommendations
Community Engagement Report
includes photos, notes, survey results
Cityof Otsego Parksand Recreation System MasterPlan: Parks Commission Meeting Handout July 17, 2018
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Community Online Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/otsegoparks
GOALS FOR THE SURVEY
❑ Reach out to the Otsego Community, make them aware of the project
❑ Obtain 460+ responses online
❑ Gain an understanding of desires for future parks and trails investments
REVIEW THE DRAFT SURVEY QUESTIONS
Social Pinpoint
https://hkgi.mysocialpinpoint.com/otsego-parks#/
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City of Otsego Parks and Recreation System Master Plan: Parks Commission Meeting Handout July 17, 2018
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Recreation Trends
PLACE -
MAKING
PRAIRIE
RESYORA�I011
GREEN --
ALTERNATIVES
WHAT OTHER RECREATION TRENDS ARE RELEVANT TO OTSEGO?
Demographics
Population estimate (2017)
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Population - Census (2010)
13,571
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ACOTIES
WHAT OTHER RECREATION TRENDS ARE RELEVANT TO OTSEGO?
Demographics
Population estimate (2017)
16,755
134,286
Population - Census (2010)
13,571
124,700
Population under 18 years
31.1%
28.1%
Owner -occupied housing rate (2012-2016)
91.5%
81.8%
Persons per household (2012-2016)
2.91
2.81
Median household income (2016)
$89,556
$75,705
Population forecast (2030)
145,773
Population forecast (2040)
152,236
Otsego Population Trends
18,000
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
—4 --Total Population
8,000 —#—Households
6,000
4,000
2,000
2000 2002 2004 2006 2006 2010 2012 2014 2016
Sources: https./Av wN.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table%tsegocityminnesota,US/PST045217; https:Hmn,gov/admin/demography/data-by-topic/population-data/our-estimates/pop-finder2.jsp
City of Otsego Parks and Recreation System Master Plan: Parks Commission Meeting Handout July 17, 2018
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Welcome!
The City of Otsego is beginning a planning process to create a Parks and Recreation System
Master Plan. The process will last approximately nine months and will determine a vision and a
path forward for future parks and recreation investments. Please take five to ten minutes to provide
input on what you want to see in the future in the Otsego parks and recreation system.
Are you an Otsego resident or visitor?
O Resident
O Visitor
O Other (please specify)
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Have you visited any of the following City of Otsego Parks and Recreation parks and/ or facilities? Check
all that apply.
Any City Trails
Beaudry Meadows Park
Carrick's Landing (Trail by Cowboy Jack's)
Frankfort Park
Kittredge Crossing Park
Lefebvre Creek Park
F Lily Pond
F] Norin Landing
Northwood Park
Prairie Park Archery Range
Prairie Park Baseball
Prairie Park Dog Park
Prairie Park Soccer
Prairie Park Splash Pad
School Knoll Park
Wilson Preserve
F] Zimmer Farm Park
How would you rate the quality and maintenance of the City of Otsego Parks and/ or facilities?
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
N/A
Prairie Center
0
O
O
O
Natural Areas
O
O
O
O
Neighborhood Park
O
O
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0
Parking
Otsego Prairie Park
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O
O
O
Parking
Otsego Prairie Park Ice
O
O
O
O
Rink(s)
Otesgo Prairie Park Dog
O
O
O
O
Park
Otsego Prairie Park
O
O
O
O
Archery Range
Portable Toilets / Porta-
O
O
O
O
Potties
Signage
O
O
O
O
O
Trails
O
O
O
O
O
Playgrounds
O
O
O
O
O
Athletic Fields
O
O
O
O
O
Additional comments:
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Park Elements
What elements should be included in a neighborhood park? Choose all that apply.
❑ Play equipment
Natural play areas
Basketball court
Tennis court
Paved loop trail
Open field (grass lawn)
Diamond field (softball, baseball)
Rectangular field (soccer, football, lacrosse)
Native landscape (prairie, woodland)
Parking lot
❑ Lighting
Other (please specify)
Which of the following do you prefer for future Otsego parks development?
lD Adding multiple neighborhood parks
JIncreasing amenities at a centralized community park
0 Other or combination
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Recreation
Future Improvements
Which of the following improvements or additions to the Otsego parks and recreation system would you be
willing to support through increased taxes or fees? (potential property tax increase/referendum/user fees)
For reference, if a home is valued at $250,000, they would pay _ amount of dollars a year toward parks
and recreation funding.
No support Marginal Support Great Support
Upgrade existing 0 O 1
facilities �J
Acquire land for natural O O
areas
Acquire land for new J
parks and trails �J
What new parks and recreation facilities would you be interested in?
❑ Natural play equipment
ElNature trails (natural surface trails through woods, prairie)
❑ River access (canoe landing, fishing pier)
ElGreenway trails and connected corridors (i.e. along the rivers)
ElCanoe and Kayak equipment rental
❑ Trail connections to other communities
Cross country ski trails and winter facilities
Other (please specify)
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Recreation Programs
Have you participated in any of the City of Otsego Parks and Recreation programs or events? Please
check all that apply.
Entertainment in the Park
EI Adult Fitness
F] Golf
Archery
Flag Football
Santa Day
Dances
R Tiny Tot Time
F] Otsego Prairie Festival
CrossFit for Kids
T-Ball
Tumbling
Cheer Camp
Multi-Sport Camp
Soccer Camps
Tennis Camp
El Dog Sledding
Pumpkin Patch
Easter Day
Programs for Dogs
Senior Programs
Touch-A-Truck
Theater in the Park
Community Garden
Park & Rec Days at the Water Park
Rate the OVERALL QUALITY of the recreational opportunities provided by the City of Otsego Parks and
Recreation Department.
OExcellent
O Good
O Fair
OPoor
O N/A
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Other Ideas
Please list any other improvements or additions you would like to see for the Otsego parks and recreation
system.
About You
How do you learn about parks and recreation in Otsego?
❑ City website
PRecreation newsletter
❑ Facebook or social media
1-1 Other (please specify)
How effective is the current parks and recreation communication system?
OGreat! - I can find information easily
OModerately effective - I can find some of what I'm looking for
O Not good - It is difficult to find information
O N/A
Otsego map
On the map of Otsego above, which area of the city do you live in?
ONorthwest
OSouthwest
OCentral / Northeast
OSoutheast
O Other (I don't live in Otsego)
What is your age?
O
Under 18
O
19-30
O
31-45
O
46-60
O
60+
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What gender do you identify as?
OFemale
O Male
O Other
OPrefer not to say
Please list the number of children in each age
group in your household.
Number of kids
Age 0-5
Age 6-10
Age 11-14
Age 15-18
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Contact Information
Please list your name and email address if you would like to be contacted in the future regarding parks and
recreation planning
Name:
Email:
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