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05-16-20 Parks & Rec PacketCITY OF OTSEGO PARKS' " Recreation otsegoparksrec.com Call to Order Roll Call: 1. Open Forum. PARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA Tuesday, May 19, 2020 6:00 PM Prairie Center NOTES/ACTION 5/19/2020 2. Consider Agenda For Approval. 3. Consider the Minutes: 3.1 January 21, 2020 Regular Meeting. 4. Unfinished Business. 5. New Business 5.1 Election of Officers 5.2 Radio Control Track Proposal 5.3 Review Parks and Recreation Master Plan 6. Parks and Recreation Update. 7. City Council Reports. 8. Adjourn. The next regular Parks and Recreation Meeting will be June 16, 2020 at Prairie Center at 7:OOPM -OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION, THROUGH ITS EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS, IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING HERITAGE WHILE PROVIDING QUALITYAND INNOVA TIVESER VICES, PARKS, AND PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTSAND VISITORS." ITEM 3.1 OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION Prairie Center January 21, 2020 7:00 PM Call to Order. Chair Angie Dehn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call: Chair Angie Dehn; Commissioners: Doug Cassady, Derrick Stark, Kitty Baltos Travis Rittenbach, Angela Hilde and Jim Breitbach Absent: Commissioner Matt Killam City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp Staff: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director, Pat Launderville, Parks Lead, Nick Jacobs, Parks Maintenance II, CJ Huettl, Parks Maintenance I and Connie Schwecke, Administrative Assistant. 1. Oben Forum. 2. Consider Agenda Approval. Parks and Recreation Director Demant requested ITEM 5.2 Great River Regional Trail Master Plan and Resolution be added to the agenda_ Commissioner Rittenbach motioned to approve the amended agenda. Seconded by Chair Dehn. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Consider Meeting Minutes. 3.1 December 17, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Stark motioned to recommend to the City Council to approve all meeting minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Baltos. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Unfinished Business. 5. New Business. 5.1 Review School District Agreement. Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented memo. Chair Dehn questioned if there would be a date of expiration on this agreement. Parks and Rec Director Demant said it would be a thirty -day agreement. Commissioner Baltos questioned if it involves facility usage only. Demant stated yes for now. Commissioner Baltos added that it would be a good collaboration between the City and the School District. Commissioner Cassady questioned if the city would assist with school district field maintenance. Demant stated yes, in future preliminary planning discussions with the school district regarding the new Otsego Middle School, field maintenance would definitely be a part of the discussion. Demant added, with this agreement, that both ITEM 3.1 parties would be moving forward in a positive direction that would be beneficial to the city as well as the school district. Commissioner Baltos motioned to recommend to the City Council to accept the City and School District Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Hilde. All in favor. Motion carried. 5.2 Great River Regional Trail Master Plan and Resolution. Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented memo. After discussion the commissioners agreed to move forward with the trail plan. Chair Dehn motioned to recommend to the City Council to accept the Great River Regional Trail Master Plan and Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Stark. All in favor. Motion carried. 6. Parks and Recreation Director Update. Parks and Recreation Director Demant introduce park staff for the Park's Annual Review. CJ Huettl, Nick Jacobs and Pat Launderville presented review. Connie Schwecke discussed recreational programs. 7. City Council Reports. Mayor Jessica Stockamp presented City Council Report. 8. Adjourn. Commissioner Hilde motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Breitbach. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:44P.M. Written by Connie Schwecke, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant ITEM 5.1 PARKS,,'-&fJ Recreation otsegoparksrec.com TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 13, 2020 RE: Election of Officers In accordance with the City Code 3-2-3: sub C, the Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold its election of officers at the first meeting in March. Listed below is the established procedure for officer elections: There are two officer positions to be voted for: o Chair o Vice- Chair All Park and Recreation Commissioners are eligible for an officer position; 'Alternate' Commissioners are not eligible. The Chair opens nominations: o Nominations for Chair are first. o A seated Parks and Recreation Commissioner may nominate another eligible member; a Commissioner may not nominate themselves. o Nominations do not need to be seconded. o The Chair repeats the name of the nominee after each nomination. o The Chair will ask "Is there any other nominations for Chair?"; if there are no other nominations for the Chair position, the Chair will ask for ITEM 5.1 nominations forVice-Chair. o After nominations for Vice -Chair are complete following the same process, the Chair declares nominations are closed. o A Commissioner may decline the nomination during the process. o The Chair will continue presiding during the voting process even if they are one of the nominees. Voting is done by voice: o The Chair will name the first nominee for Chair. o The Chair will ask "all those in favor of [NAME] for the position of Parks and Recreation Commission Chair say aye" o This procedure is followed for each of the nominees in order of their nomination. o If there is a tie, the process repeats until one nominee receives a majority vote. o A nominee may withdraw from the ballot voluntarily at anytime. o Once there is a majority vote for a nominee, the Chair declares the person with the majority vote as the winner. o The vote process is repeated for the Vice -Chair position. Once voting is complete and a winner is declared for both Chair and Vice - Chair, those persons assume their positions before proceeding with the rest of the meeting. Source: Robert ' s Rules of Order Newly Revised 11 Edition 2 ITEM 5.2 CITY OF PARKS Recreation otsegoparksrec.com TO: Parks & Recreation Commission FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 13, 2020 RE: Remote Control (RC) Race Tack In March 2020, Nicholas Lovold contacted City staff about the possibility of constructing an RC track within the City of Otsego. Staff met with Mr. Lovold at the Otsego Prairie Park Archery Range to discuss his proposal. During the meeting, the area north of the archery range parking lot was identified as a potential location. The next step was to have Mr. Lovold submit a project proposal form using the template supplied in the Otsego System Masterplan. His proposal outlines the current popularity of the sport and the demographic that it potentially would serve. The proposal also identifies that a track consists of dirt with a drill tile boarder that can be contained in an area about the size of our current Prairie Park hockey rink. After reviewing Mr. Lovold's proposal, staff estimated about 150 cubic yards of would be needed to create approximately 700 linear feet of track. There is a potential that excess material from the County Road 39 project could be hauled from the project site to the proposal track site at no cost to the City. Staff is estimating that it would take approximately 15 staff hours with a skid to create the track. An additional 5 hours is estimated for the installation of the drain tile with an estimated material cost of $500. Annual maintenance would be estimated at 10 hour per year. Potential items to consider: • Project Relevance in Relation to the Masterplan • Project Cost ITEM 5.2 • Construction Timing • Staff Time • Site Location • On -Going Maintenance Staff is requesting that Commissioners review the information in this memo and make a recommendation to the City Council on how to proceed. Attachments: • Project Proposal • Proposed Site Location 2 ITEM 5.2 ITEM 5.2 Figure 15. Project Proposal Worksheet --- MAKE --- OUR__OWN__PROJ_ECT --- PROPOSAL___________________ (Complete this worksheet and submit it to the Otsego Parks and Recreation Department.) Please fill out the following questions to the best of your ability, and feel free to attach any additional information if needed What is it? Who does it? Where would you do it? Please check all that apply and include a brief description of how each applicable question is addressed Will the proiect... Page i 91 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 serve an unmet need? provide a new recreational opportunity? inspire community pride? increase awareness of history, culture, and art? advance outreach, communication, and community building with cultural groups? build community awareness, advocacy, and passion for recreation and parks? support healthy living and choices? improve efficiency of parks and recreation services? fulfill other city goals or policies? affect the environment positively or negatively? help engage and connect people, parks, trails, and open spaces? address a geographic or programming need identified in the system planning process? improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity? be economically sustainable in the short and long term? have adequate future funding for life cycle and operational costs? be a catalyst for private sector investment? be served by partnership and volunteer opportunities? Page i 91 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposer's Name/Organization C Goal/Motivation What is the primary reason for proposing this idea? What do you hope to achieve? Objectives What are the tangible/measurable outcomes you'd like to see in the short term (next 6 months)? Action Steps What needs to happen for your idea to become a reality? Who do you think would be responsible? Set a deadline! Action Responsibility Deadline Page 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- List Additional Resources & Considerations for the Project JULY 2019 Implementation 92 Community Identity Use a consistent design signature in the design of parks, trails, amenities, and facilities throughout Otsego to convey a community identity. Recreation programming and events emphasize and instill the community's character and identity. Natural Areas Preservation Preserve land for future generations through the acquisition of high quality natural areas for parks, open space, river access, and trail corridors. Acknowledge and protect the Mississippi and Crow River corridors in the city. Access and Connectivity • Maintain and develop a well-connected trail network throughout the community including sidewalks, on -road trails, and off-road greenway corridors. Ensure the appropriate trail support facilities, such as trailheads, signage, water fountains, and benches, are provided for high level experiences. Connect neighborhoods to destinations, such as schools, commercial areas, city facilities, river access points, and adjacent communities. Acknowledge and improve the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) as an important community trail corridor. Consider future development patterns and acquire key properties to provide access to high quality parkland throughout the city. ® Service and Communication Parks and recreation staff provide helpful and responsive service to Otsego's residents and visitors. Information on parks, facilities, and recreation programming is communicated effectively, easily accessible, and promoted to the community. Quality over Quantity ITATA: Focus on development of specific, prioritized high quality parks and recreation facilities in the \•r community rather than build additional facilities of lower quality. Avoid duplication of facilities that may be provided by other agencies in the community. 4 Sustainability Ensure sustainable maintenance and replacement of existing parkland and recreation facilities. D When investing in new parks and facilities, ensure that appropriate planning considers long term maintenance and replacement needs. Fiscal Responsibility Ensure that department budgeting reflects efficient and organized management of capital 40 investments, maintenance and operations spending, and staffing levels to provide necessary and desired parks and recreation services. JULY 2019 Park System Overview + Summary 6 Recommendations for Natural Resources ®® Acquire Natural Areas as 0Opportunities Arise The City should acquire significant natural areas as opportunities arise. Significant areas have been identified in the Needs Assessment chapter and in the diagram on the following page. These areas include rivers, creeks, wetland complexes, woodland stands. Additional natural areas not identified on the maps maybe considered for acquisition. These areas should be preserved as minimally developed in order to maintain bucolic, pastoral landscape areas for aesthetic value, and as areas that contribute to ecosystem services. QDOManage Invasive Species Identify existing stands of invasive species and noxious weeks throughout the City. Establish a plan to manage invasive species using best practices. 00 Restore Natural Areas Consider sites within City -owned land that can be restored as natural areas, such as prairie, creeks, river and stream banks, wetlands, oak savanna. Utilize best practices as identified by the DNR, NPS, and MPCA. Natural area restoration can serve as valuable open space for aesthetics, habitat corridors, and ecosystem services. Provide Natural Area Access GO and Interpretation Develop a plan for physical signage and programming in existing and future natural areas. Identify potential partnerships (U of M extension, DNR, TRPD) to establish a plan for natural area interpretation. ®0 Provide Support Facilities in Natural Areas Develop a plan for minor improvements to natural areas, including trails (paved and natural surface), overlooks/ viewing areas, benches, parking areas, and signage. �Q Provide River Access Improve Nashua and Carrick's Landings with accessible non -motorized boat landings. Improve parking areas and add signage. Add paddle port facility at two points in Otsego. Consider Norin Landing and Carrick's Landing. Work with adjacent communities to determine best local paddling routes. Map river kayak and canoe routes and provide information online (distance, time, and access points). G® Classify City -owned Open Space as Greenways or Natural Areas Identify existing undeveloped City -owned parcels and classify them as Greenways or Natural Areas, utilizing the most recent City parks classification system. This adds acreage to the park system while considering the value that open space provides to local residents. 106)Preserve the Legacy of the Farming Community Identify ways that the legacy of the agricultural community could be preserved through park design, interpretation, or development. Work with local land owners and historians to identify stories and themes, such as the story of the Lefebvre family, that could be carried through to design of future spaces. JULY 2019 System P I a n 28 Figure 4. Natural Resource Recommendations Map Key:. 0 ❑This type of project would be managed, implemented, and " maintained by the City of Otsego ❑Nature trails through the arks department. City Policy or Development -related ❑ Acqui!wooded park land flic❑Consider area to the natura west of Davis Farm Park ❑ This identifies a policy or a project COST WILL for future acquisition to that would be completed by the VARY BASED provide more river access City, County, or a Developer as ON MARKET and expand potential opportunities arise. AND WILLING Program at Davis Farm Park SELLERS. COST EST: $2SK-100K O This type of project maybe completed by supporting or encouraging another agency or organization. 4 ❑ Acquire land adjacent to DNR land to create ❑ Existing city -owned land larger natural area ❑ Existing woodland and bank park for nature trails stabilization restoration ❑ Incorporate two projects neighborhood park ❑ Potential forest, river shoreland facilities adjacent to restoration, soft surface hiking natural area and mountain bike trails COST WILL VARY ❑ Connection to Crow River BASED ON MARKET Regional Trail AND WILLING ❑ Add kayak/canoe launch COST EST.: $15OK-SOOK SELLERS. 29 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 UP 38 CSignificant Environmental Area ® Floodplain - ioo year Wild & Scenic River District Streams Open Water 42 © O ❑ Potential outdoor education program. ❑ Acquire land along ❑ Ongoing partnership creek corridor with Wright County as opportunities and Pheasants Forever arise to preserve to provide natural for future habitat gLeenway trail ONGOING STAFF COST WILL TIME VARY BASED ON MARKET AND WILLING SELLERS. 101 0 ❑ Partner with DNR and Wright County Conservation District to promote 1 practices and develop projects that will improve water guality in the river ONGOING STAFF TIME North o 0.5 t Mile JULY 2019 System Plan 30 Recommendations for Parks and Facilities A11111#4 ir ® Manage Growth and Development Otsego is growing rapidly. Residential neighborhoods are quickly occupying space that was once bucolic farmland. The City should regularly evaluate park dedication and park development standards in order to ensure its vision of parks and trails is realized. Q Provide Access to Neighborhood Parks Establish park service districts to ensure that neighborhood parks are approximately located to provide 1/2 -mile service area from most residents. Continue to build Neighborhood Parks as new developments are added. Q ® Develop New Neighborhood Parks According to Framework Utilize a framework for new park development. (Neighborhood Park Development standards) ► Evaluate a new park location according to the Park System Master Plan. Is the park in the right location to serve new residents? Is it located near the existing or future trail network? ► Conduct a neighborhood meeting to ask residents what they are looking for in their neighborhood park. ► Use a palette of elements from which to choose what goes into a new park (playground, tennis, basketball, multi -use field, shelter, parking lot, irrigation). Consider distribution of facilities when planning new facilities. Do we have enough of this facility in the City? ► Consider current trends in recreation when planning new facilities, such as nature play features. Will this facility continue to be used long into the future? 00 Manage Park Assets Utilize an asset management system to plan for maintenance and replacement costs for existing and proposed facilities. 0 &% ® Improve Prairie Park as the Primary Community Park ► Pickleball courts — 3 dedicated courts ► Identify land acquisition to expand Prairie Park ► Improvements to splash pad — above ground features, add supportive amenities, such as indoor restrooms/ changing room Improve Prairie Park Ballfields Complex The four ballfields at Prairie Park are in need of upgrades and additional amenities in order to function well for tournaments and multiple games. The following improvements should be made: ► Expand and formalize parking lots ► Add concessions ► Add permanent restrooms ► Add covered dugouts �® Partner with School District to Provide Athletic Fields Consider a Joint Use Agreement with the Elk River School District to increase the number of athletic fields available to associations for practices and games. 00 Undertake a Feasibility Study for Prairie Center Improvements ► A Feasibility Study involves hiring an architect or building expert to study the existing Prairie Center building and systems, identify a set of potential improvements, and determine potential costs and impacts to the building by making those improvements. ► The goal of the study will be to understand the potential costs and impact to expanding the Prairie Center building by adding a gymnasium. Other potential improvements may be identified during the study process. ► When making the decision to either make additions to the Prairie Center or build a new facility, the City should be sure to consider a phasing plan that will allow for future building improvements as the City grows. 47 Otsego Parks + Pecreatlon System Master Plan JULY 2019 Complete a Statistically Valid Community Survey ► A statistically valid community survey is run by a market research company that conducts a random sample survey of residents with a calculated margin of error. ► The goal of the survey will be to gain insight into desires for a future indoor community recreation facility. Add a Dog Park in the Southeast Part of the City Existing City -owned land near Northwood Park could be an ideal location for a second dog park in the City. There is growing demand for off -leash dog areas in the City. ®Q Consider adding campsites for Mississippi River Trail bicyclists and river paddlers Carrick's Landing should be considered as a site to add campsites for paddlers and bicyclists that are passing through the City. Amenities should include lock boxes, river access, trail access, and proximity to retail areas. Consider adding a disc golf course somewhere in the City As disc golf is a growing trend in recreation, the City should consider adding a disc golf course to an existing or future park in the City, potentially in partnership with Wright County at Otsego County Park. Planning with the Future in Mind As new projects are planned, designed, and constructed, it is important to remember that Otsego is a growing community. While facilities that exist today were built for a population of 10,000-20,000, facilities built over the next 5-10 years should be designed while considering a future population of 20,000-30,000, but also recognize that those same facilities may need to be expanded or upgraded to meet even larger populations in the next decades. Future projects should incorporate phasing plans in order to plan for organized additions and improvements. JULY 2019 System Plan 48 Figure 7. Otsego Parks & Facilities Plan Key: ❑This type of project would be LiAdd more features to splash managed, implemented, and ❑ Encourage the park's pad maintained by the City of Otsego use with recreational Ll Indoor restroom near splash arks department. programming, such as kayak/canoe events, fishing clinics, and pad ❑ Add on to Prairie Center with City Policy or Development -related project ❑ This identifies a policy or a project summer concerts, gym space that would be completed by the ❑ Add Paddle Port ❑ Expand and improve City, County, or a Developer as facility for kayak/ ballfields (add covered opportunities arise. canoe rental with dugouts, concessions, more drop-off at Carrick's fields) Landing (approx. 8 ❑ Potentially purchase =typeoft maybe completed 7by river miles or -2 hours additional land to the south, ncouraging another ka akin rimarily for athletic fields COST EST.: $SK-1SK tion. COST EST: $175K -700K + ONGOING STAFF TIME E constructed across stormwater pond ] Add non -motorized boat launch at north end of park ] Add more native landscaping along the trail and stormwater pond ] Encourage river views with formalized overlooks and selective clearing along the river's edge ] Add benches, picnic areas, and li htin alone the trail COST EST: $305K -950K ❑ Encourage Wright County Parks Dept. to improve facilities - ski trails, river access, boat launch 4 ❑ Potential to partner with Otsego Elementary to provide additional recreation opportunities 49 Otsego Parks+ Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 101 W T. 42 101 ❑ Maintain regular communication with ❑ City -owned land. field owner (VFW)in order to plan for Potential to build future fields in the potential scenario new off -leash dog that land ownership or use transitions park Non -location 5 ecific Recommendations COST EST: $50K -100K I ❑ Determine the need and desire of the community for a t� community center with fitness center, indoor track, meeting Future Parks rooms, and potential indoor aquatic facility ❑ facilintially partner with school district to build a joint-use ty Potential Acquisition 1�L.�•� ❑ Ensure financial feasibility otential referendum COST EST: $50K -100K North Neighborhood Park Access _ 0 0.5 t Mile ❑ Strive to provide a neighborhood park within 1/2 mile of every residence in Otseizo JULY 2019 System Plan 50 Recommendations for Trails and Connectivity QIdentify Trail Loops in the Community Trail loops are desired as they allow trail users to track distance and experience variation in scenery during a walk, run, or bike. Five trail loops of varying distances will be complete by the end of 2019 in Otsego. They are shown on Figure 9. In the future, more trail loops should be added as trails are built. Considerations for trail loops include: ► Distance (1 mile, 5 mile, to mile) ► Access points—parking, connection to parks or retail areas, schools, etc. ► Trail experience—on-road vs. off-road, through natural areas ► Trail surface—sidewalk, bituminous, or natural surface 010 Great River Regional Trail Work with community partners to establish a masterplan which will aid with receiving regional designation to increase opportunities for grant funding. QConnect Southeast Area of Otsego to the Trail Network Identify priority trails and sidewalks that will create connections from the southeast part of Otsego to the rest of the trail network. QIdentify Trail Connections to Adjacent Communities Work with adjacent communities (Elk River, Monticello, Rogers, Albertville, and St. Michael) to identify the best trail connections across municipal boundaries. COGEstablish a Plan for Trail Access and Wayfinding Signage Create a template for park identity signs, wayfinding and directional signs that represent the character of Otsego and highlight the importance of parks and trails in the community. Identify destinations and costs for implementation. Develop an Otsego park and trail sign family with sign types and templates from which to build new signs. Identify high priority sites for trail wayfinding signage. Consider the following elements: ► Trailheads should ideally be located every couple miles along major trails. They should include parking, signage, water, benches, etc. ► Wayfinding signage, identification signs, and mile markers ► Online maps that are easily accessible that identify trail routes, loops, and trailheads Trail Planning with Wright Cou my The City of Otsego is working with Wright County staff to develop safe pedestrian connections between Otsego and Albertville. 63 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 Figure 12. Otsego Trail Network Plan Key: ❑ This type of project would be managed, implemented, and maintained by the City of Otsego arks department. Development-relatedCity. Policy or ❑ ct This identifies a policy or a project that would be completed by the City, County, or a Developer as 0 ortunities arise. 0 Improve MRT experience with off-road paved trail and improve seamless trail connection into Monticello Partner with Wright County on plan for Great River Regional Trail ❑ This type of project may be completed COST EST.: $10K -150K by supporting or encouraging another agency or organization. 65 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan Promote Mississippi River State Water Trail with signage and information on the City's website Develop summer recreation programs that encourage its Improve City - owned property with trailhead facilities for Mississippi River Trail - parking, water, restrooms, signage, information about where to stop in Otsego for food, COST EST.: $SK -15K COST EST.: $50K -750K ❑4 ❑ Improve boat launch with added amenities, such as signage, parking area, and more formal non -motorized boat landing ❑ Add accessibility ❑ Add siRnaee from COST EST.: $50K -150K JULY 2019 1 1 1 \ Proposed Trail Network Paved Trails along roads and O within developed areas Greenway Trails through natural corridors High Priority connections Low Priority connections Existing/Planned Boat Launch ® Potential Boat Launch I F I 1 I '\ - I M - ----------------- I \ 19 0 Partner with Three Rivers Park District and Wright County to implement trail COST EST.: $lOK-150K O 0 Promote Crow River State Water Trail with signage, information on the City's website, and summer recreation programs that encourage its use COST EST.: $SK -15K O ❑ Complete the trail along LabeauxAve to create a safe walking and biking connection to Albertville COST EST.: $500K -750K i ❑ Complete the trail along Parish Ave to create a safe walking and biking connection to downtown Elk River business district. COST EST.: $500K -750K 0 Ensure safe I bike and walk connections from I / existing and future residential areas to commercial and retail - G 0 Complete trail connection between SE neighborhoods and Citv trail network COST EST.: $SOOK-1.OM JULY 2019 System -wide Recommendations 66 Recommendations for Recreation Programming and Marketing ®Q Establish a Strong Community Identity The City encompasses a large geographical area within three school districts. Development has occurred at the edges of the City, while the center of the City remains undeveloped. Residents often feel more closely tied to an adjacent city than to Otsego. A community -wide process should be engaged to develop and promote an identity for Otsego. Ensure Awareness and Promotion of Parks and Recreation Offerings Continue to promote parks and recreation offerings through social media, physical signage, City's website, print media, and press releases. ® Consider Additional Space for Programs In order to meet the high demand for youth recreation programs, consider options to increase space for indoor recreation programs. These could include: building a new facility, adding on to an existing facility, or partnering with other agencies/organizations to utilize space. Improve Field Scheduling Process Work with, local athletic organizations, and recreation staff to create a field scheduling process that better utilize the fields for practices and games. ® Consider Increasing Fees for Field Use In order to keep up with the high demand and maintenance required for athletic fields, increase fees for practice and game time. 00 Utilize Partnerships Consider additional partnerships with private organizations, volunteers, School District/Community Education, and other cities to provide more programming options that are desired by community members. Support and Expand Senior Center Programming The Otsego Senior Center is popular for card games, bingo, a Prairie Park walking group and field trips to theater and sporting events. There is an opportunity to increase participation at the Senior Center with a wider array of programming, including fitness and outdoor activities. Evaluate Trends in Teenage Recreation Consider adding recreation programs for teens in line with changing trends. Some examples of programs that are growing around the Twin Cities and Minnesota include: ► Mountain biking ► Fishing ► Archery ► Trap shooting 71 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 Figure 13. Otsego Recreation and Marketing Recommendations ONGOING STAFF TIME ONGOING STAFF TIME Key: ❑ This type of project would be managed, implemented, and maintained by the City of Otsego arks department. City Policy or .- ❑ This identifies a policy or a project that would be completed by the City, County, or a Developer as opportunities arise. ❑ This type of project maybe completed by supporting or encouraging another agency or organization. JULY 2019 System -wide Recommendations 72 City Projects/ Actions (Ten -Year Capital Funding Implementation Plan) The following projects have been identified to be incorporated into the City's CIP for future parks and recreation development. The table identifies the project, a cost range, and the priority level. The priority levels are described below: ► Short term projects are highest priority, and ideally would be completed before the long term projects. ► Long term projects are important projects, but due to high cost, non -immediate needs, or more planning that needs to be done, these won't be completed until after the short term projects are complete. If opportunities arise that make the long term projects more feasible in the short term, they will be completed earlier. ► Ongoing initiatives are projects that are ongoing and funded by general or operational funds. These projects may include general maintenance and replacement to existing facilities. Table 7. City Projects and Actions LOCATION/AREA CITY PROJECT/ACTION Short Term Projects Prairie Park Pickleball Courts $25,000 $150,000 Prairie Park Splash Pad improvements and restroom building $50,000 $250,000 Prairie Park Land acquisition: Potentially purchase additional land to the south, Cost will vary based on market and primarily for athletic fields willing sellers Prairie Park Athletic field improvements: Expand and improve ballfields (add covered $100,000 $350,000 dugouts, concessions, more fields) Great River Regional Trail Master Partner with Wright County to complete master plan $10,000 $10,000 Plan Mississippi River (Norin Landing Install Paddle Port facilities at two locations to facilitate a start and end $5,000 $15,000 and Carrick's Landing) point for kayaking Future Highlands of River Pointe Complete a master plan and implement park improvements to potentially natural area include: forest and shoreland restoration, soft surface hiking and $150,000 $ 500,000 mountain bike trails, connection to Crow River Regional Trail, kayak/ canoelaunch Trail Connection to Elk River Complete the trail along Parish Ave to create a safe walking and biking $300,000 $1,000,000 connection to downtown Elk River business district. Mississippi River state water trail Promote Mississippi River State Water Trail with signage and information on the City's website; Develop summer recreation programs that $5,000 $50,000 encourage its use Nashua Ave Boat Launch Improve boat launch with added amenities, such as signage, parking area, and more formal non -motorized boat landing; Add accessibility; Add $ 50,000 $150,000 signage from Hwy 39 Carrick's Landing Walking bridge will be constructed across stormwater pond $150,000 $200,000 Carrick's Landing Add non -motorized boat launch at north end of park $30,000 $100,000 Carrick's Landing Add more native landscaping along the trail and stormwater pond $50,000 $200,000 Carrick's Landing Encourage river views with formalized overlooks and selective clearing $50,000 $200,000 along the river's edge Carrick's Landing Add benches, picnic areas, and lighting along the trail $25,000 $250,000 Future Community / Recreation Determine the need and desire of the community for a community center Center Feasibility Study with fitness center, indoor track, meeting rooms, and potential indoor $50,000 $100,000 aquatic facility; Potentially partner with school district to build a joint - use facility; Ensure financial feasibility (potential referendum) Add dog park near Northwood Park City -owned land. Potential to build new off -leash dog park $ 50,000 $100,000 Trail Connection to Albertville Complete the trail along Labeaux Ave to create a safe walking and biking $ 500,000 $750,000 connection to Albertville (Co Rd 39 to 70th St NE) 79 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 Long Term Projects Prairie Park Community Center facility $500,000 $5,000,000 Davis Farm Park Nature trails through the park $25,000 $100,000 Davis Farm Park Consider area to the west of Davis Farm Park for future acquisition to provide more river access and expand potential program at Davis Farm Park Future Natural Areas Acquire wooded land for public natural area Cost will vary based on market and willing sellers Potential natural areas near Otsego Acquire land adjacent to DNR land to create larger natural area park for WMA nature trails; Incorporate two neighborhood park facilities adjacent to naturalarea Ongoing Initiatives Norm Landing Wilson Preserve Improve marketing for recreation and events Add recreation programs Encourage the park's use with recreational programming, such as kayak/ canoe events, fishing clinics, and summer concerts Potential outdoor education program; Ongoing partnership with Wright County and Pheasants Forever to provide natural habitat Establish an online system for marketing recreation programming and events; Send out reminders about events and notifications for changes in real-time Survey recreation participants after each program to determine needs for new programs or changes to existing programs; Consider more adult programs and more flexible times for youth programs Ongoing staff time JULY 2019 Implementation 80 Policies/Development-related Projects These projects include policies or projects that would be completed by the City, County, or a Developer as opportunities arise. Table 8. Policies and Development -related Projects Future Greenway Trails along creeks and water courses Retail/Commercial Destination connections along Hwy 101 in Otsego, to Albertville, and to Elk River Future trails along roadways Trail connection from SE area of City to larger network Neighborhood Park Access Partnerships Acquire land along creek corridor as opportunities arise to preserve for future greenway trail Ensure safe bike and walk connections from existing and future residential areas to commercial and retail destinations Acquire and preserve trail corridors as opportunities arise. Work with developers to secure corridors for greenway trails through neighborhoods. Complete trail connection between SE neighborhoods and City trail network Strive to provide a neighborhood park within 1/2 mile of every residence in Otsego These are projects that affect Otsego's parks and recreation, but will be completed by a partner organization. Otsego staff should encourage or support these projects as feasible. Table 9. Partnership Projects MRT and Trail connection to Monticello Potential MRT Trailhead at Nashua and Hwy 39 Otsego County Park School Knoll Park VFW Soccer Fields Crow River Regional Trail Crow River state water trail Improve MRT experience with off-road paved trail and improve seamless trail connection into Monticello; Partner with Wright County on plan for Great River Regional Trail designation Partner with DNR and Wright County Conservation District to promote practices and develop projects that will improve water quality in the river Improve City -owned property with trailhead facilities for Mississippi River Trail - parking, water, restrooms, signage, information about where to stop in Otsego for food, lodging, etc. DNR Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District Wright County Encourage Wright County Parks Dept. to improve facilities - ski trails, river access, boat Wright County launch Potential to partner with Otsego Elementary to provide additional recreation opportunities Maintain regular communication with field owner (VFW)in order to plan for future fields in the potential scenario that land ownership or use transitions Partner with Three Rivers Park District and Wright County to implement trail Promote Crow River State Water Trail with signage, information on the City's website, and summer recreation programs that encourage its use 81 Otsego Parks+ Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 General Capital, Operations, and Maintenance Costs The following table is a tool the City can use to initially evaluate and budget for new improvements. Equally important to the initial capital costs for a project are ongoing operations and maintenance costs. Adequately budgeting operations and maintenance ensures that facilities fulfill life expectancy and that parks remain safe and welcoming. All costs are planning level costs in 2o18 dollars and do not necessarily reflect additional costs, such as engineering, design, construction administration, and staff time. These costs were estimated based on contractor bids for public park and trail projects in the Twin Cities metro area. Table 11. General Capital, Operations, and Maintenance Costs WFEstimated Park Element�w I" Capital Cost Annual O&M Cost Life (Years) Notes & Assumptions Neighborhood Park $9o,000/Acre $55o/Acre 25-50 Mowed Turf Grass (Irrigated) $6o,000/Acre New Sod $1,000/Acre 15-30 Includes mowing, trimming, fertilizing, $34,000/Acre New Seed weed control, aerating & overseeding. Mowed Turf Grass (Non $30,000/Acre New Sod Does not assume hydroseed. Includes Irrigated) $2,000/Acre New Seed $800/Acre 15-30 mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, aerating & overseeding. Irrigation $25,000/Acre $1,3oo/Acre 25 Contractual Landscape $6.50 Sq. Ft. ($282,600/Acre) $.25 Sq. Ft. ($9,250/Acre) 20 Maintenance Prairie Restoration $5,000/Acre $3oo/Acre Naturalized Shoreline $100/LF $40o/Acre Rain Garden $10/Sq. Ft. $3oo/Acre Low end - high end could be up to $2o/Sq Ft Assumes restoration of existing wooded Woodland / Slope Restoration $4,000/Acre $40o/Acre area. $20,000/Acre if new tree planting required Buildings with Restrooms $300-$40o/Sq. Ft. $11,000/Bldg./Yr. 40 Includes all buildings Picnic Shelters $150-$2oo/Sq. Ft. $3,800/Bldg./Yr. 40 Includes all shelters Trails (10 Ft. Wide Asphalt) $50/LF $5,280 Per Mile 30 Parking Lots (Asphalt) $2,500-$3,000/Stall $20-$25 Per Stall 40 Sidewalks (Concrete) $3o/Linear foot Assumes 6 foot wide sidewalk $3o/Linear foot if limestone Natural Surface Trails ADA or $5/Linear foot if $5oo/Mile - rustic footpath JULY 2019 Implementation 86 General Capital, Operations, and Maintenance Costs (continued) Estimated Park Element VWCapital Cost Annual O&M Cost Life (Years) Notes & Assumptions Lighting $15,000 15 Includes 2-3 pedestrian scale light posts Pickleball Court $25,000 $40o/Court 25 Includes paving, fencing, striping, net Tennis Courts $125,000 $1,000/Court 25 Assumes 12,500 Sq. Ft. Double Court. Resurfacing includes striping of both tennis and pickleball cost of $1o,000 per court Basketball Courts - Half $15,000/Court $600/Court 25 Includes base, paving, hoops, striping Basketball Courts - Full $25,000/Court $600/Court 25 Includes base, paving, hoops, striping Combined Basketball/Tennis Court $35,000/Court $600/Court 25 Includes base, paving, hoops, striping, nets Sand Volleyball Court $1o,000/Court 25 Includes sand and nets Playground - Small $25,000 $1,000/Site 25 Assumes neighborhood build - includes equipment only Playground - Medium $60,000 $1,200/Site 25 Assumes neighborhood build - includes equipment only Playground - Large/premium $1oo,000 $1,50o/Site 25 Assumes neighborhood build - includes equipment only Nature Play Areas $50,000-$100,000 $1,000/Site 20 Assumes 1 to 2 signature features and remainder natural materials Skate Park Equipment $4o/Sq. Ft. $3,000/Site 15 Includes equipment only Outdoor Hockey Rink $80,000-$100,000 $9,000/Rink 20 Full size rink with wooden boards Community Gardens $10,000-$20,000/Acre $800 Acre - Off -Leash Dog Park $10,000-$50,000 Acre $800 Acre 15-20 Fishing Pier $25,000 20 Includes loo' long wood pier with railings Dock $10,000 20 Includes 40' long metal dcok Swimming Beach $15,000 25 Includes grading and sand Splash Pad $600,000 $5,000 15-20 Amphitheater $800,000 50 Assumes open stage and seating for 200+ Disc Golf Course $25,000 25 Neighborhood Park Amenity Package $35,000/park Included in general park costs 20 Assumes 1-$25,000 shade structure; 2- $2,000 benches with concrete pad, 2- $2,000 bike racks with concrete pad, 2-$1,000 waste receptacles Community ParkAmenity Package $55,000/park Included in general park costs 20 Assumes 1-$40,000 shade structure; 4- $2,000 benches with concrete pad, 2- $2,000 bike racks with concrete pad, 3-$1,000 waste receptacles 87 Otsego Parks+ Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 General Capital, Operations, and Maintenance Costs (continued) Estimated WWPark Element Capital Cost I"ual O&M Cost Life (Years) Notes &Assumptions Field Lighting $225,000/field $5oo/field 30 Fencing $40/Linear foot 20 8 ft black vinyl chainlink fence Diamond Field - Low $1,500/acre new seed; $800/Acre 25 Includes play surface & striping; non - maintenance $25000/acre new sod irrigated, practice field Diamond Field - Average $1,5oo/acre new seed; $2,300/Field 20 Includes play surface & striping; non - maintenance $25000/acre new sod irrigated Diamond Field - High $27,000/acre new seed and aglime; $50,000/acre new $4,2oo/Field 15 Includes play surface & striping; irrigated maintenance sod Irrigation System $50,000/field $5oo/field 15 Rectangular Field - Practice $15,000 25 Includes grass surface, striping field, low maintenance Rectangular Field - Youth size, Includes grading, grass surface, striping; $25,000 - $65,000 $800 - $4,200/Field 15 cost range based on sod/seed, and average maintenance irrigated/non-irrigated field Rectangular Field - Youth size, $60,000 10 Includes grading, grass surface, irrigation high maintenance updates Rectangular Field - Adult size, $2,25o/field new seed; $2,000/Field 10 Includes grass surface average maintenance $37,5oo/field new sod Rectangular Field - Adult size, $30,000/acre new seed; $4,200/Field 10 Includes grading, grass surface; irrigated high maintenance $65,000/acre new sod * Costs are for turf/field/irrigation only, no additional amenities Note: All costs are planning level estimates in 2018 dollars and do not include costs for engineering, design, and staff facilitation time. JULY 2019 Implementation 88 ITEM 5.3 CITY OF PARKS Recreation otsegoparksrec.com TO: Parks & Recreation Commission FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 12, 2020 RE: Masterplan/ CIP Review In July of 2019, the City Council adopted the Parks and Recreation System Masterplan. The intent of this plan is to provide guidance for how to grow and maintain parks and recreation for the next 10 to 20 years. Staff have worked to put together a list of projects for review from the masterplan that appeared to be "priority" projects. The outline provided with this memo lists projects in no particular order. The range of costs for each project is listed in the Masterplan, a range is listed due to the various scope for each of the projects listed. Staff is requesting the Parks & Recreation Commission review the draft list, and the Parks & Recreation System Masterplan and provide a recommendation to the City Council on how to proceed with implementation. Attachments: Masterplan Recommendation Sections Masterplan Evaluation Form MASTERPLAN DISCUSSION POINTS • HIGHLANDS OF RIVERPOINTE IMPROVEMENTS o Master planning Services for Park Improvements ■ Provide implementation strategies and plan which would allow for budgeting and grants ■ Apply for grants to aid with improvements ■ Implementation of Improvements • Restore Natural Areas • Improve Access and Signage • Improve River Access o Continue to Manage Invasive Species • UPDATE PARK & TRAIL SIGNAGE o Develop Signage Plan ■ Update current park signage ■ Create trail signage and wayfinding ■ Create natural area interpretation signage ■ Begin signage/ wayfinding update implantation • ATHLETIC FIELD IMPROVEMENTS o Cover Dugouts o Partner with TRSA for soccer field lights o Acquire property south of OPP o Construct concession area and restrooms • DEVELOP NEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS o Approve concept plan for Ashwood Park o Begin construction of Ashwood Park • PRAIRIE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS o Complete statistically valid community survey (Would need to be completed before feasibility study) o Feasibility study • IMPROVE RIVER ACCESS o Improve river overlooks at Carrick's Landing o Add Canoe access at Carrick's Landing o Canoe rental system connecting Norin Landing to Carrick's Landing • CLASSIFY CITY OWNED OPEN SPACE AS GREENWAYS OR NATURAL AREAS o Corner of Quaday and 42 o Corner of Quaday and 38 o Wilson Preserve Frontage off of 85th • PARTNER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC FIELDS o Ballfield improvements at the new Middle School o Field/ Park improvements at School Knoll Park