Parks Rec Commission PacketPARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA
CITY OF OTS€CO
PARKS 8( Tuesday, July 17, 2018
6:00 PM
Recreation Beaudry Meadows Park
otsegoparksrec.com
Call to Order
Roll Call:
1. Open Forum.
2. Consider Agenda For Approval.
3. Consider the Minutes:
3.1 June 19, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. Unfinished Business.
5. New Business
5.1 Eagle Scout Project
5.2 HKGI Presentation on Parks and Recreation System Master Plan
6. Parks and Recreation Director's Update.
7. City Council Reports.
8. Adjourn.
The next regular Parks and Recreation Meeting will be
August 21, 2018 at 6:OOPM
NOTES/ACTION 7/17/18
Meeting immediately following the Picnic Dinner at 6:OOpm
Lily Pond Park
(9990101ST Street NE)
-OTSEGO PARKSAND RECREATION, THROUGH ITS EMPLOYEESAND
VOLUNTEERS, IS COMMITTED TO PERSERVING HERITAGE WHILE
PROVIDING QUALITYAND INNOVATIVESERVICES, PARKS, AND
PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, "
ITEM 3.1
OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION
Northwood Park
June 19, 2018
6:30 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Angie Dehn called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Angie Dehn; Commissioners: Angela Hilde, Kitty Baltos, Derrick Stark,
Cara Husak and Travis Rittenbach.
Absent: Doug Cassady and Jim Breitbach.
City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp.
Staff: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director, Nick Jacobs, Parks Maintenance
Operator II, Amy Stemler Recreation Lead and Connie Schwecke, Administrative
Assistant
Others: Wright County Sheriff Deputies, Eric Thole, Craig Burton and Alyssa Graham
1. Open Forum.
Julia Pobuda presented the results of her fundraising efforts. Ms Pobuda raised $6,800
at Julia's 5K on Saturday, June 2. All the proceeds benefit the Children's Hospital's new
ambulance. In three years, Julia has raised almost $32,000. She plans on continuing
her efforts next year.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
Chair Dehn motioned to approve the agenda. Seconded by
Commissioner Stark. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Meeting Minutes.
3.1 March 20, 2018 Reaular Meetina Minutes and April 17 & Mav 15. 2018 Special
Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Stark motioned to recommend to the City Council to
approve the March 20, 2018 regular meeting minutes and the April 17,
2018 and May 15, 2018 special meeting minutes as written. Seconded
by Commissioner Hilde. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Unfinished Business.
4.1 Update on the Parks and Rec System Master Plan.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant stated the city council had approved the
commission's recommendation of hiring HKGI for the Parks and Rec System Master
Plan. Demant gave an updated on the first meeting with HKGI, city staff, the city
engineer and the city planner. Demant stated that the meeting was very productive and
that he was looking forward to working with HKGI on development of the Parks and
Recreation System Master Plan.
ITEM 3.1
5. New Business.
6. Parks and Recreation Director Update.
6.1 Parks and Recreation Director Demant updated the commissioners on the Touch a
Truck Event, Wilson Preserve and signage. Parks Maintenance Operator Nick Jacobs
and Administrative Assistant Connie Schwecke gave updates on park projects and
recreation programs.
7. City Council Reports.
7.1 Mayor Jessica Stockamp gave an update to the commissioners.
8. Adjourn.
Commissioner Baltos motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Chair Dehn.
All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
Written by Connie Schwecke, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant
Otkoo
MINNESOTA
EAGLE SCOUT REQUEST INFORMATION
Eagle Scout Project
Proposal Form
Item 5.1
EAGLE SCOUT NAME:
PROJECT IDEA:
TODAY'S DATE:
Braedan Hecker
Native Plant Pollinator Garden
July 9 2018
PROPOSED DATE FOR COMPLETION:
PROPOSED PROJECT LOCATION:
PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET:
September 018
Otsego Wilson Preserve
$840
STEPS FOR EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS
MEETS:
PROCEDURES:
6/14/18
STEP 1:
Meet with the Parks and Recreation Director to review project idea.
7/9/18
STEP :
Complete Eagle Scout Project Form. Plan on spending at least one month on the Project
Form and allow for ample time for review.
7/17/18
STEP 3:
Present project to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
•
Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
•
Completed Eagle Scout Project Form will need to be submitted the 2nd Monday of month
to be able to present project to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
7/23/18
STEP 4:
Present project to the Otsego City Council.
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Meetings are the 2"d and 4th Mondays of the month at p.m.
PROJECT BREAKDOWN
PROVIDE A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF WHAT YOUR PROPOSED PROJECT IS.
YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN ADDITION TO THIS FORM:
• MAP OF THE PROPOSED LOCATION
• PICTURE AND/OR DRAWING OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
My project will be to install a native plant pollinator garden at the City of Otsego Wilson Preserve. Growing
native plants adds beauty and important habitats for wildlife especially for pollinators. The undeveloped
and relatively natural character of the Wilson Preserve provides the general public with opportunities for
outdoor recreation and education. My project should enhance these opportunities.
I have researched plants native to Minnesota and should do well in the dry soil conditions that exist at
Wilson Preserve. I worked with Conservation Technician Eric Mattson from the Wright County Soil and
Conservation District to develop a list of plants recommended. I will work closely with the City of Otsego
on interpretive signage for my project to educate the public on the important of pollinators. See attached
list of plants maps and pictures for proposed location.
PROVIDE A DETAILED BUDGET FOR YOUR PROPOSED PROJECT.
List of Native Plants $600 interpretive sign $200 tools and refreshments $40
PROVIDE A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF YOUR FUNDRAISING PLAN.
• INCLUDE WHAT YOU WILL DO IF YOU DO NOT REACH YOUR FUNDRAISING GOAL.
Midwest Landscapes and Prairie Restorations have both expressed interest to donate plants. If they are
unable to assist me with my goal then I will contact Pheasants Forever. Also the Outdoor Heritage Fund
and possible private local donations.
WHAT RESOURCES (EQUIPMENT, STAFF ARE YOU REQUESTING THE CITY PROVIDE TO ASSIST YOU WITH THIS PROJECT.
Water Truck Mowing and spraying of herbicide to prepare the garden area. Assistance with signage.
Eagle Scout candidate's full legal name Braedan Ethan Hecker
Eagle Scout Service Project Name Native Plant Pollinator Garden
Eagle Scout Requirement 5
While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious
institution, any school, or your community. (The project must benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting.) The
project proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your unit leader and unit
committee, and the council or district before you start. You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No.
512-927, in meeting this requirement.
Instructions for Preparing Your Proposal
Meeting the Five Tests of an Acceptable Eagle Scout Service Project
Your proposal must be prepared first. It is an overview, but also the beginnings of planning. It must show your unit leader,
unit committee, and council or district that your project can meet the following tests.
1. It provides sufficient opportunity to meet the Eagle Scout service project requirement. You must show that
planning, development, and leadership will take place; and how the three factors will benefit a religious
Institution, a school, or your community.
2. It appears to be feasible. You must show the project is realistic for you to carry out.
3. Safety issues will be addressed. You must show you have an understanding of what must be done to guard
against injury, and what will be done if someone gets hurt.
4. Action steps for further detailed planning are included. You must make a list of the key steps you will take to
make sure your plan will have enough details so it can be carried out successfully.
5. You are on the right track with a reasonable chance for a positive experience.
When completing your proposal you only need enough detail to show a reviewer that you can meet the tests above. If
showing that you meet the tests requires a lengthy and complicated proposal, your project might be more complex than
necessary. Remember, the proposal is only the beginnings of planning. Most of your planning will come with the next step,
preparation of your project plan.
If your project does not require materials or supplies, etc., simply mark those spaces "not applicable." As a reminder, do not
begin any work, or raise any money, or obtain any materials, until your project proposal has been approved.
Consider also, that if you submit your proposal too close to your 18'" birthday, it may not be approved in time to finish
planning and executing the project.
Working with Your Project Beneficiary
On the last two pages of this workbook there is an information sheet called, "Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project"
This is for you to print and give to the religious institution, school, or community that will benefit from your efforts. You
should do this as part of your first meeting with your beneficiary and use the sheet to help explain how the Eagle Scout
service project works. Be sure to read it carefully so you can explain what it says.
"Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project" will help you communicate a number of things to your beneficiary. For
example, it provides thanks and congratulations for accepting the project; and it gives some background, discusses the
requirements, and points out the responsibilities connected with approving your project proposal. It also explains that the
beneficiary has the right to review, and also to require changes in your project plan.
Again, be sure to read carefully "Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project" so you will have a full understanding of the
role of your beneficiary.
Next Step: Your Project Plan
Once your proposal is approved, you are strongly encouraged to prepare your project plan using the form in this
workbook. Doing so increases the likelihood your project will be approved at your Eagle Scout board of review. As you
begin preparing it, you should meet with a project coach. Check with the person who handled the approval of your project
proposal to learn how coaches are designated in your community.
Your designated coach can help you avoid the common pitfalls associated with Eagle Scout service projects and be a big
part of your success. You may also want to talk to your unit leader. There may be adults in your troop who are experts in
conducting the kind of project you are planning. It's ok for you to work with them as well. The more coaching you get, the
better your results will be.
Beginning Work on Your Project
Once your proposal has been fully approved and you have finished your project planning, only then, may you begin work
on your project.
Proposal Page A Braedan Ethan Hecker
Contact Information
Eagle Scout candidates should know who is involved, but contact information maybe more important to unit leaders and others in case theywant to
talk to one another. While it is recognized that not all the information will be needed for every project Scouts are expected to provide asmuch as
reasonably possible. Approval representatives must understand, however, that doing so is notport of the service project requirement.
Eagle Scout Candidate__
Name: Braedan Ethan Hecker
Birth date June 17, 2018
Email address: braedanhecker617@gmaiLcom
BSA PID number":
Address: 8350 Parkin t�Avenue NE —
City: Otsego FState: MN.J
Zip: _ 55330
Preferred telephone(s): 513-908-8880, 763-772-5828
Life board of review date:
'BSA PID No., found on the BSA membership coni
Current Unit Information_
Check one: ® Troop ❑ Team ❑ Crew
❑ Ship ' Unit Number: 948
Name of District:
Name of Council:
Unit Leader Checkone: ® Scoutmaster
❑ varsity coach ❑ Crew Advisor ❑ Skipper
Name: Troy Lassie
Preferred telephone(s): 208-360-7477
— —
Address: 11847 -196th Avenue NW NW i—
Clty: Elk River --TState-. MN
!. Zip: 55330
Email address: lassletroy@ otmail cor
Unit Committee Chair
Name: Jesse Hawes
Preferred telephone(s): 612-817-6499
Address: 13850- tooth Avenue NW
Citi: Elk River State: MN
Zip: 55330
Emall address: jhawes78@yahoo.com
Unit Advancement Coordinator (Ifyourunithas one)
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Name:
Preferred telephone(s):
Address:
City_ State:
Zip_
Email address:
Project Beneficiary (Name of religious Institution, school, orcommuniry)
Name: CityofOteo
Preferredtelephone(s). 763-441-4414
Address:_ 13400 -90th Street NE
City Otsego State MN _-
Zip. 55330
Email address. RDemant@ci.otsego.mn.us
Project Beneficiary Representative (Name of contact person for the project beneficiary)
Name: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
Preferred telephone(s): 763-238-5744
Address: 13400 -90th Street NE
City: Otsego State: MN
Zip: 55330_
Email address: RDemant@ci.otsego_.mn.us
Your Council Service Center
Contact name:
Preferred telephone(s):
Address:
City: State:
Zip:
Council or District Project Approval Representative
(Your unit leader, unit advancement coordinator, or council ordistrict advancement chair may help you learn who this will be.)
Name:
Preferred telephone(s):
Address:
City: State:
Zip:
Email address:
Project Coach (Your councilor district project approval representative may help you learn who this will be.)
Name:
Preferred telephone(s):
Address:
City: State:
Zip:
Email address:
Proposal Page B Braedan Ethan Hecker
Project Description and Benefit
Briefly describe your project.
My project will be to install a native plant pollinator garden at the City of Otsego Wilson Preserve.
Attach sketches or "before" photographs if these will help others visualize the project.
Please click Wow to add Images (JPEG, JP"MP, GIF,71F, PNG, etc)
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Native Plant Pollinator Garden general location Before picture for pollinator garden location
Tell how your project will be helpful to the beneficiary. Why is It needed?
Growing native plants adds beauty and important habitats for wildlife, especially for pollinators. My native plant pollinator
garden will connect people to nature helping us to better understand how nature works. Wilson Preserve has been dedicated as
a nature preserve in the City of Otsego. The undeveloped and relatively natural character of the Preserve and the addition of my
garden will provide the general public with opportunities for outdoor recreation and education.
When do you plan to begin carrying out your project? Summer to fall 2018
When do you think your project will be completed? September 2018
Giving Leadership
Approximately how many people will be needed to help on your project? 7-9 people
Where will you recruit them (unit members, friends, neighbors, family, others)? Explain:
I will recruit the following people for my project: troop, family, friends, Wright County Soil and Conservation District staff and City
of Otsego park maintenance personnel for preparation and continued maintenance of site.
What do you think will be most difficult about leading them?
Taking the time to learn about native plant species and taking charge to lead my project, especially with the adults.
Materials Materials are things that become part of the finishedproject, such as lumber, nails, and paint.
What types of materials, if any, will you need? You do not need a detailed list or exact quantities, but you must show you have a
reasonable Idea of what is required. For example, for lumber, include basic dimensions such as 2 x 4 or 4 x 4.
Plants native to Minnesota - see attached plant species list. List was developed with the assistance of Wright County Soil and
Conservation District. Interpretive Sign for pollinator garden.
Supplies Supplies are thingsyou use up, such as food and refreshments, gasoline, masking tape,tarps, safetysupplies, andgorboge bags.
What kinds of supplies, if any, will you need? You do not need a detailed list or exact quantities, but you must show you have a
reasonable Idea of what is required.
Refreshments for volunteers, caution tape and stakes to mark off pollinator garden area
Proposal Page C Braedan Ethan Hecker
Tools Include tools, and also equipment, that will be borrowed, rented, orpurchased.
What tools or equipment, if any, will you need? You do not need a detailed list, but you must show you have a reasonable idea of
what is required.
Mower provided by City of Otsego to prepare garden area
Rakes to rake up dead ground cover
Other Needs Items thatdon't fit the above categories; for example parking orpostage, orservicessuch as printing orpouring concrete, etc.
What other needs do you think you might encounter?
Work with City of Otsego to produce the proper interpretive sign for the pollinator garden
Permits and Permissions Note that property owners should obtain and payforpermits.
Will permissions or permits (such as building permits) be required for your project? Who will obtain them? How long will it take?
Will work with City to obtain all permits and permissions.
City of Otsego will provide certified applicators to spray the needed herbicides to prepare the garden
Preliminary Cost Estimate
You do not need exactcosts yet. Reviewers will just want to see if you can reasonably expect to raise enough money to coveran Initial estimate of
expenses. Include the value ofdonated material, supplies, tools, and otheritems. Itis notnecessary to include the value of tools or otheritems that will
be loaned atno cost. Note that ifyour project requires a fundraising application, you do notneed to submitit with your proposal.
Enter estimated expenses below: Fundraising: Explain how you will raise the money to pay for the total costs. If you Intend to seek,
(lncludesales tax Ifapplicable) donations of actual materials, supplies, etc., then explain how you plan to do that, too.
Materials: S800.00: I have made contact with representatives of Midwest Landscapes in Otsego and Prairie
Supplies: $0.00 Restorations in Princeton. Both nurseries have expressed interest to donate plants and
Tools: $40.00 seed (ground cover) for my native plant pollinator garden. Donations from friends
- and family. Request donation or discounts from sign manufacturer for interpretive
Other. signage.
Total costs: 5840.00
Project Phases
Think of your project in terms of phases, and list what they might be. The first may be to prepare your project plan. Other phases
might Include fundraising, preparation, execution, and reporting. You may have as many phases as you want, but it is not
necessary to become overly complicated; brief, one line descriptions are sufFlcient.
1. Meet with the Otsego Parks and Recreation Director to review project idea
2. Meet at Wilson Preserve with City Staff and Wright County Soil Conservation Technician to discuss project site and plants
3. Research extensive list of native plants and pollinators for my Native Plant Pollinator Garden
4. Develop a list of plants specifically for the Wilson Preserve site - dry to medium (mesic) moisture
5. Get list of plants approved for site by Wright County Soil and Conservation District Technician Eric Mattson
6. Recruit plant donations for my project through Midwest Landscapes and Prairie Restorations
7. Visit the nursery site at Prairie Restorations to become familiar with plant species and supplies
8. Prepare project plan by completing the Eagle Scout Project form and Otsego Eagle Scout Proposal Form
9. Present my project to the Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission
Proposal Page D Braedan Ethan Hecker
10.' Present my project to the Otsego City Council
11.1 Plan time of installation and coordinate volunteers
Work closely with City of Otsego parks staff to prepare the garden site
.13.City of Otsego will mow down garden site area
14.' City of Otsego will spray herbicide to garden site area
15.'. Wait a few days and rake up ground material to be taken away by City
16. City of Otsego should spray second time herbicide on any green regrowth
17. Walt two weeks and then rake up remaining ground material with volunteers
18.. Once funding and donations have been acquired, plan with nurseries date of plant deliveries
19. Organize volunteers to assist with planting of native pollinator garden
20.' Seed garden with blue grama grass for groundcover
21. Work with City of Otsego on a schedule to water the new plantings
22. Install the pollinator garden Interpretive sign
23. Monitor the garden for a few weeks for weeds
24. Report Final Plan
Proposal Page D-2 Braedan Ethan Hecker
Logistics Check with yourcouncil service center to determine Ifa Tour andAcdvityPlan Is required.
How will you handle transportation of materials, supplies, tools, and helpers? Will you need a Tour and Activity Plan?
Will coordinate with City for delivery of plants once they are ordered
Will coordinate with City for type of interpretive sign and Installation
Call volunteers once the time line for planting is scheduled with the City.
Safety Issues The Guide to Safe Scouting is an important resource in considering safetyIssues.
Describe the hazards and safety concerns you and your helpers should be aware of.
Wear garden gloves
Careful lifting as to not injure back
Project Planning You donothavetolisteverystep,butitmustbeenoughtoshowyouhaveareasonableideaofhowtoprepare yourp/an
List some action steps you will take to prepareyour projectplan. For example "Complete a more detailed set of drawings."
Research the plants native to Minnesota that should do well in dry to medium (mesic) moisture at Wilson Preserve.
Get list of native plants approved for site by Wright County Soil and Conservation District Technician Eric Mattson- approved list
of recommended plants is attached.
With continued assistance by Eric Mattson, develop a concept plan for the native plant pollinator garden -where plant species
will be located based on heights and species
Proposal Page E Braedan Ethan Hecker
Candidate's Promise" Sign below beforeyou seek the other approvals foryourproposal.
On my honor as a Scout, I have read this entire workbook, including the "Message to Scouts and Parents or Guardians" on page 5.1 promise to
be the leader of this project, and to do my best to carry it out for the maximum benefit to the religious institution, school, or community
have chosen as beneficiary.
Signed
Date
• Remember.• Do not begin any work on yourproject, orraise any money, or obtain any materials, until yourproject proposat has been approved.
Unit Leader Approval"
I have reviewed this proposal and discussed it with the candidate. I
believe it provides impact worthy of an Eagle Scout service project,
and will involve planning, development, and leadership. I am
comfortable the Scout understands what to do, and how to lead the
effort. I will see that the project is monitored, and that adults or
others present will not overshadow him.
Signed Date
Name (Printed)
Beneficiary Approval"
This service project will provide significant benefit, and we will do all
we can to see it through. We realize funding on our part is not
required, but we have informed the Scout of the financial support (if
any) that we have agreed to. We understand any fund raising he
conducts will be in our name and that funds left over will come to us
if we are allowed to accept them. We will provide receipts to donors
as required.
Our Eagle candidate has provided us a copy of Navigating the
Eagle Scout Service Project, Information for Project Beneficiaries."
Yes ❑ No
Unit Committee Approval*
This Eagle Scout candidate is a Life Scout, and registered in our unit. I
have reviewed this proposal, I am comfortable the project is feasible,
and I will do everything I can to see that our unit measures up to the
level of support we have agreed to provide (if any). I certify that I
have been authorized by our unit committee to provide its approval
for this proposal.
Signed Date
Name (Printed)
Council or District Approval
have read topics 9.0.2.0 through 9.0.2.15, regarding the Eagle Scout
service project, in the Guide to Advancement, No. 33088. 1 agree on
my honor to apply the procedures as written, and in compliance with
the policy on "Unauthorized Changes to Advancement." Accordingly,
I approve this proposal. I will encourage the candidate to prepare a
project plan and further encourage him to share it with a project
coach who has been designated for him.
Signed Date Signed
Name (Printed) Name (Printed)
Date
'While itmakes sense to obtain approvals in the order they appear, there shall be no requiredsequence for the order of obtaining those approvals
marked with an asterisk I-). Council ordistrict approval, however, must come after the others.
Proposal Page E-2 Braedan Ethan Hecker
Braedan Hecker
Eagle Scout Project
Pollinator Garden Plant List with pictures
City of Otsego Wilson Preserve
Plant Species List:
Groundcover —Blue Grama Grass. Bouteloua Gracilis (Blue Grama) is a long-lived, perennial
grass, native to Minnesota
I have researched plants native to Minnesota that should do well in the dry to medium (mesic)
soil moisture at Wilson Preserve. All of these plants have been reviewed and recommended by
Conservation Technician Eric Mattson from the Wright County Soil and Conservation District.
It is recommended to acquire 3-6 plants per species and clump each species of plant together
spaced away from other species by 4-5 feet. These are the plant species recommended:
1. Liatris ligulistylis/ meadow blazing
Water Use: Dry
Light Requirement: Sun
Bloom Time: Jul, Aug, Sep
Use Wildlife: Butterflies frequent Liatris spp.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds, Hummingbirds
2. Lespedeza capitate/Roundhead Bush -Clover:
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Green
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul, Aug, And Sep
Water Use: Low
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Well -drained soils.
Use Wildlife: Seeds provide food for birds and other wildlife.
Attracts: Birds
3. Silphium Laciniatum /Compass Plant
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: June, July
Native Habitat: Dry prairies
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Description: Sandy soils.
4. Penstemon grandiflorus /large beard tongue:
More commonly called Showy penstemon
Bloom Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Time: May, Jun
Native Habitat: Dry prairies
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Description: Sandy soils.
5. Phlox pilosa/Prairie phlox:
Bloom Color: White, Pink, Purple
Bloom Time: Mar, Apr, May
Native Habitat: Dry, open woods; sand hills; prairies; roadsides, Post Oak Woods, pinelands, and
thickets in eastern half of Texas, grasslands and rocky slopes on Edwards Plateau and West Texas.
Use: Low
Water
Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy or rocky, well -drained soils.
Conditions Comments: A mounded perennial, downy phlox bears clusters of fragrant, pale pink to
lavender flowers. The petals of the showy flowers are joined at their bases into an elongate tube. Stems
and narrow, paired leaves are covered with soft hairs.
Use Wildlife: Prairie phlox attracts long -tongued bees,
butterflies and skippers.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Nectar Source: yes
Deer Resistant: No
6. Geum triflorum var. triflorum/Prairie Smoke:
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: May, Jun, Jul
7. Lupinus perennis/Wild lupine:
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Bloom Time: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Bloom Notes: Flowers rarely pink or white.
Native Habitat: Sand hills & clearings; open woods
Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil Description: Dry, sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Requires good drainage, but is very adaptable.
Use Wildlife: Deer browse foliage. Birds and small mammals eat the seeds.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Larval Host: Kamer Blue butterfly (Lycaeides Melissa sub. samuelis), Frosted Elfin butterfly
(Callophrys irus)
8. Asclepias tuberosa/ Butterfly Weed:
This plant is highly recommended for pollinator garden in a dry area
Bloom Color: Bright Orange
Bloom Time: Jul, Aug, And Sep
Native Habitat: Dry prairies
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil Description: Does well in poor dry soils.
Attracts: Butterflies and Monarch caterpillars
9. Astragalus Canadensis/ Canadian milkvetch:
Spreading group these and keep a distance from others
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May, Jun, Jul
Native Habitat: Moist to dry prairies; stream banks; open woods
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry, Wet
Soil Description: Moist to mesic soils
Use Wildlife: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
10. Dalea purpurea/Purple prairie clover:
Bloom Time: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native Habitat: Prairies and dry hills.
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Conditions Comments: Deer resistant
Attracts: Butterflies
11. Campanula RotundifoliaBluebell Bellflower:
These are nice but with small stature they aren't great as a stand alone
planting.
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Bloom Time: Jun, Jul, Aug, and Sep
Native Habitat: Moist, rocky, mt. slopes; dry meadows & prairies; open woods; limey cliffs; beaches
Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade, And Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, well -drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Harebell is easily cultured and does well
in a variety of sites including rock gardens. Flowers are long lasting.
Use Wildlife: Hummingbirds
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Hummingbirds
12. Ratibida pinnata/ Grayhead coneflower:
Also commonly called yellow coneflower
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native Habitat: Prairies; thickets; woodland edges
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Tolerant of a wide range of soils: sandy to clay
Conditions Comments: This tall, showy plant needs competition
in small areas. Tall stems may require support.
Use Wildlife: Birds, Butterflies
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds
13. Monarda Fistulosa/Wild Bergamot:
Bloom Color: White, Pink, Purple
Bloom Time: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native Habitat: Grows in dry open woods, fields, wet meadows and ditches, and at the edges of
woods and marshes in the eastern fourth of Texas. Well -drained but moist sand, loam, clay;
acidic or calcareous soils. Zones 4 to 8.
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Thrives in a wide range of soils, from acid to lime to rich to poor to sand to
clay. Less tolerant of flooding, but can take it in the winter.
Conditions Comments: Prevent mildew by providing good drainage and air circulation.
14. Asclepias Speciosa/ Showy Milkweed:
Bloom Color: Pink, Green, Purple
Bloom Time: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native Habitat: Dry Prairies.
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Conditions Comments: Deer resistant
Attracts: Butterflies
Nectar Source: yes
Native Plant Pollinator Garden Concept Plan
Braedan Hecker Eagle Scout Project
City of Otsego Wilson Preserve
Technical Assistance provided by Eric Mattson, Conservation Technician July 11, 2018
Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District
A concept plan for a native plant pollinator garden should be based on heights and widths of
plants. Plants with their common names on my list such as the prairie phlox, prairie smoke and
bellflower should be used in the front and can be grouped within a foot or two. Bell flower are
very wispy and not really a stand alone plant. Maybe add a group of rocks available in the parks
for the bellflower to "grow from". The lupine, penstemon, purple prairie clover, butterfly weed
and vetch are more medium height plants. Make sure the vetch isn't too close to the other
plants and minimize the number of these since they spread and droop. The taller species are
the milkweed, Monarda, yellow coneflower, bush -clover, and blazing star with the compass
plant being in the tallest and probably the bushiest. Blazing star can get lanky so space
appropriately and.
Each compass plant (although slow to establish, will be quite large, 3-4 ft wide by 6-8 ft tall. Eric
has offered to assist in my garden plating to make sure the plants are all spaced properly as
they mature. Blue Grama grass is recommended to fill in the void spaces instead of using
mulch. This will give a more natural appearance and help with weeds. You could also use,
buffalo grass (shorter (4-8") and Side -oats grama (taller, 1-2 ft) with the blue grama.
This is a concept of what the garden may look like when it is mature (in 3-4 years).
Item 5.2
CITY Oi' OISFGO
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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks and Recreation Director Demant
DATE: July 12, 2018
RE: Parks and Recreation System Masterplan Kick-off
On June 11, 2018 City staff and representatives from HKGI Inc. met to begin the Parks
and Recreation System Master Planning process. Since that meeting, HKGI Inc. has
been creating the basic framework for the process which they will be reviewing with the
Parks & Recreation Commission at their July meeting.
HKGI Inc. will be reviewing the master planning process and presenting proposed draft
goals, maps, and survey questions. As part of this review, they will be requesting
feedback from Commissioners on content and general direction.
Once HKGI Inc. has incorporated the Commission's feedback, that information will then
be presented to the City Council at their July 23rd meeting.
Links to the Social Pinpoint site and the survey questions have been included with your
e-mail, these links currently are not available to the public so if there is different
content you would like to see please bring that information to the Commission meeting.
Updates are currently being made to the Social Pinpoint site, therefore some changes
may be made to the site before the Commission meeting.
Enclosures: HKGI Inc. Agenda
Project Schedule/ Community Engagement Plan
Draft Community Input Plan
Draft Press Release
Draft Website Content Plan
Draft Survey Questions
Draft of New Park Mapping
Draft of Pop -Up Meeting Board
SWOT Board
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
July 17, 2018, 6:00pm, Beaudry Meadows Park, 11313 77t1 St NE
Park Comm. Role: Participate in Park Commission meetings where Park System Master Plan items
are discussed. Advise project team and consultants on planning goals and
decisions. Volunteer to host Pop Up Meetings at community events. Attend
the Community Open House. Encourage city residents to participate in online
engagement.
1. Introductions
2. Review Project Process and Schedule
• Project Schedule
• Community Engagement Plan
3. Community Online Survey & Social Pinpoint
• Community Survey— Survey Monkey
■ Goals
• Review questions
• Social Pinpoint
■ Map -based application
■ Comments are open to the public
4. Recreation Trends
5. Discussion /Activity
• SWOT Analysis (what are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the
Otsego's parks and recreation system?)
• What recreation trends are mostrelevant or notrelevant to yourpork system today?Are
there any upcoming trends in recreation to which Otsego should pay attention?
• What are some big initiatives that should be considered?
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
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Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
123 North Third Street, Suite 100 PARKS
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Recreation
(612) 338-0800 Fax (612) 338-6838 www.hkgi.com
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portunities)
saeoereetings
Community Workshop/City-Wide Event
Online Survey (Review Draft Concepts)
Open House
Project Website Updates
Communit Engagement Report
Parklnventory
Natural Resources Inventory
System Analysts & Recommendations
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Gap Analysis
Peer Community Comparison
NRPA Metrics Analysis
Recreation Trends Analysis
Prepare System -Wide Recommendations
Draft Document _
Reviews & Edits w/Staff and Commissioners
Final Document
Informational text project schedule, links to online survey
Community Engagement Plan
City of Otsego Parks and Recreation System Master Plan: Parks Commission Meeting Handout July 17, 2018
Page 2
Project 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 forthe Phase 2 Community Workshop)
Pro'ectwebsite
Informational text project 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
su ortfor o u meetings
Online Survey
Survey Monkey, distribute through press release, recreation listsery
Social Pinpoint
Interactive mapping input tool
Project Team Workshop
Au /Se t- prior to Community 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
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
City of Otsego Parks and Recreation System Master Plan: Parks Commission Meeting Handout July 17, 2018
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Community Online Survey
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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For Immediate Release
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Media Contacts:
Ross Demant
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The City of Otsego is kicking off its Parks & Recreation System Master
Planning Process
The City of Otsego is beginning a process to master plan its parks and recreation system. The resulting
Plan will include action items for its existing parks, new parks, trails, natural areas, and river access, and
will help the City determine future investments and operations decisions. The plan will be used to help
City staff respond to new demographics, changing trends, and increasing growth and development. The
Plan will be based on goals and policies developed for the City's Comprehensive Plan, which was
completed in 2012. The current project process will continue over the next nine to ten months.
The plan will consist of recommendations and implementation strategies that will cover a 10-20 year
vision for the parks, facilities, natural areas, trails, and recreation programs in Maple Grove. This
planning effort will have an important impact on the city's investments in open space, park
infrastructure, and programming. The Park Board is interested in gaining input from City residents,
business owners, and visitors.
There are several ways for Otsego residents and visitors to voice their opinions and provide input.
During July and August, Pop Up Meetings will be held at parks and public events around the city. Also, an
online questionnaire on Survey Monkey (link) and an interactive mapping site
(hkgi.mvsocialpinpoint.com/ ),offer two web -based venues for city residents and visitors to list
comments and ideas. There will be opportunities in the winter and spring to review and provide input
on the draft recommendations and strategies.
The plan will ultimately prioritize action steps and guide the Parks and Recreation Commission in its
work for the next ten years.
For more information, visit the project website at https://www.ci.otsego.mn.us/parksrec
City of Otsego
Parks and Recreation System Master Plan
Draft Website Content
07.12.2018
The City of Otsego is beginning a planning process to create a new Parks and Recreation System Master
Plan. The master plan will inform future decisions related to existing parks, future parks, trails,
recreation facilities and programs, and operations and maintenance of those areas. The planning
process will last approximately nine months and will engage the community at various points during the
project.
Components of the System Master Plan:
• Park Inventory maps identifying locations and facilities within existing Otsego parks
• A summary of community input and desires for the future of parks and recreation in Otsego
• A long-range (10-20 years) guide for parks, recreation, natural areas, and trails
• A list of priorities and goals for future decisions about park and recreation investments
• Includes prioritized actions to ensure the parks and recreation system meets community
needs now and in the future
• Provides guidance on operations and maintenance
What does the Otsego Parks & Recreation Department do?
• Guides operational procedures and level of services
• Employees a limited number of staff who work to provide and manage facilities, maintain
parks and trails, and run recreation programs and community -wide events
• Partners with the School District and Community Education to provide programming
• Builds new parks and trails
• Manages natural open space in the community
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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?
OResident
O visitor
O Other (please specify)
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
El Carrick's Landing (Trail by Cowboy Jack's)
Frankfort Park
Kittredge Crossing Park
Lefebvre Creek Park
Lily Pond
Norin Landing
nNorthwood Park
F] Prairie Park Archery Range
1-1 Prairie Park Baseball
F1Prairie Park Dog Park
Prairie Park Soccer
Prairie Park Splash Pad
School Knoll Park
E] Wilson Preserve
F] Zimmer Farm Park
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How would you rate the quality
and maintenance of the City of Otsego Parks and/ or facilities?
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Fair
Good
Excellent
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Additional comments:
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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.
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)
❑ Greenway trails and connected corridors (i.e. along the rivers)
Canoe and Kayak equipment rental
Trail connections to other communities
Cross country ski trails and winter facilities
Other (please specify)
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No support
Marginal Support
Great Support
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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)
❑ Greenway trails and connected corridors (i.e. along the rivers)
Canoe and Kayak equipment rental
Trail connections to other communities
Cross country ski trails and winter facilities
Other (please specify)
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Rate the OVERALL QUALITY of the recreational opportunities provided by the City of Otsego Parks and
Recreation Department.
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J Fair
Good
Excellent
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What gender do you identify as?
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O Male
O Other
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Please list the number of children in each age group in your household.
Number of kids
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