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06-16-20 Parks & Rec PacketPARKS') Recreation otsegoparksrec.com PARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:00 PM Prairie Center NOTES/ACTION 6/16/2020 Call to Order Rall Call: I . Open Forum. 2. Consider Agenda For Approval. 3. Consider the Minutes: 3.1 May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting. 4. Unfinished Business. 5. New Business 5.1 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Wayfinding Signage 6. Parks and Recreation Update. 7. City Council Reports. 8. Adjourn. The next regular Parks and Recreation Meeting will be July 16, 2020 at Prairie Center at 6:OOPM -OTSEGO PARKSAND RECREATION, THROUGH ITS EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS, IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING HERITAGE WHILE PROVIDING QUALITYAND INNOVATIVE SERVICES, PARKS, AND PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS." ITEM 3.1 OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION Prairie Center May 19, 2020 6:00 PM Call to Order. Chair Angie Dehn called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Roll Call: Chair Angie Dehn; Commissioners: Matt Killam Doug Cassady, Kitty Baltos(*), Angela Hilde(*), Jim Breitbach(*), Liz Benoit(*) City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp(*) Staff: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director, Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation Operation Coordinator and Connie Schwecke, Recreation Coordinator. This meeting is proceeding under MN State Statute 13D.021 allowing members to appear by telephone or video conference due to the ongoing health pandemic and state of emergency. For the record, the chair, other commissioners and staff were present in- person. Those indicated with a (*) attended via video conference. 1 Open Forum. 2 Consider Agenda Approval. Commissioner Cassady motioned to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Killam. All in favor. Motion carried. 3 Consider Meeting Minutes. 3.1 January 21 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes. to Commissioner Hilde motioned to recommend to the City Council n approve all meeting minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Baltos. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Unfinished Business. 5. New Business. 5.1 Election of Officers. Chair Dehn asked for nominations for chair. Commissioner Hilde nominated Angie Dehn for chair. No other nominations were voiced. Chair Dehn asked for a voice vote. The vote was unanimous, as a matter of record, Angie Dehn was elected chair. Chair Dehn asked for nominations for vice chair. Commissioner Cassady nominated Angela Hilde for vice chair. No other nominations were voiced. Chair Dehn asked for a voice vote. ITEM 3.1 The vote was unanimous, as a matter of record, Angela Hilde was elected vice chair. 5.2 Radio Control Track Proposal. Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented memo and introduced Nickolas Levold and Dan Magnuson who are asking for the city to consider building a radio control track. After discussion the commissioners agreed to move forward with building an electric car only radio control track. Commissioner Hilde motioned to recommend to the City Council building an electric car only radio control track with a budget for materials of $500. Seconded by Commissioner Breitbach. All in favor. Motion carried. 5.3 Review Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented memo. After discussion, the commissioners agreed to the list of priorities: 1. Update Park and Trail Signage 2. Improve River Access 3. Partner with School District to Provide Athletic Fields 4. Prairie Center Improvements 5. Classify City Owned Open Space as Greenways or Natural Areas. 6. Athletic Field Improvements Highlands of River Pointe Improvements Develop New Neighborhood Parks 6 Parks and Recreation Update. Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented report. Demant discussed the small dog park addition, pickleball complex and splashpad improvements Recreation Coordinator Schwecke presented recreation report. 7 City Council Reports. Mayor Jessica Stockamp presented City Council Report. 8. Adjourn. Chair Dehn motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Killam. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:42P.M. Written by Connie Schwecke, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant ITEM 5.1 :ITV OF OTSEGO 4), PARKS!?. Recreation otsegoparksrec.com TO: Parks & Recreation Commission FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: June 4, 2020 RE: Wayfinding Signage At the May 19, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, Commissioners assigned prioritized 8 initiatives identified in the masterplan. Those eight are: 1. Wayfinding (Park Signage) 2. Improve River Access 3. Partner with School District to Improve Athletic Fields 4. Prairie Center Improvements 5. Classify City Owned Open Spaces as Greenways or Natural Areas 6. Athletic Field Improvements 7. Highlands of River Pointe Improvements 8. Develop New Neighborhood Parks Staff will be reviewing wayfinding signage at the June Commission meeting. The section from the masterplan that contains information about trail access and wayfinding signage has been included with this memo. Information that will be reviewed includes: • Developing a Signage Plan o Updating current park signage o Create trail signage and wayfinding o Create natural area interpretation signage Staff will be requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the information provided by staff and provide a recommendation on to how include wayfinding into the Capital Improvement Plan. Attachments: Masterplan Wayfinding Section 2 ITEM 5.1 Supplemental Information The following pages contain information that may be useful as reference when planning specific trail projects or maintenance regimes. Trail Access and Wayfinding Signage Trail access and wayfinding signage are necessary components to developing a successful and enjoyable trail system experience for users. Clear identification of trailheads, trail routes, and directional helpers along trail sites help promote safe and successful hikes for all uses. Major trailheads often offer amenities such as parking, restrooms, water fountains, bench seating, and maps for users to meet their groups, confirm routes, and prepare for long or short trips along the trails while helping to clearly identify starting points. Directional wayfinding signs along trail intersections and stopping points can help to guide user experience by providing directional clarity, specifying distances of particular routes, and highlighting unique features such as beautiful views or landscape elements like waterfalls. To be successful, Trail access and wayfinding signage should be branded and uniform in such a way that is easily identifiable by the trail system. The Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth, MN is a great example of a vast trail system that uses many different methods of signage to lead users through its rugged and challenging landscape. By providing uniform maps, signs, and bench seating along the trails and its many entry points, the Superior Hiking Trail's wayfinding helps users navigate their surroundings with these familiar amenities to create safe experiences for its many users. There are several different types of signs that make up a sign family: ► Monument Sign ► Wayfind Signs (vehicle or pedestrian) / Warning/Regulatory Signs / Mile Markers ► Trail Markers 67 Otsego Parks+ Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019 City of Chaska Wayfinding Signage Master Plan Trailheads and Greenways Trailheads are sites that provide access to destination trail or trail networks. Counties, park districts, and cities provide trailheads at points where it is logical for trail users to access a trail for walking, running, or biking. Trailheads are typically spaced 3-5 apart along long destination trails. Typical facilities and amenities that are found at trailheadsinclude: ► parking lot/vehicular access ► wayfinding signage ► restrooms/changing room ► picnic facilities ► bike parking ► water fountain ► landscaping ► interpretive elements Greenways are wide corridors that typically include a trail, either paved or natural surface. A greenways purpose is to create more desirable recreation experiences with trails away from busy roads or developed areas. Greenways could consist of forested, tree covered areas or open, prairie areas. An ideal minimum width for a greenway corridor is 30 feet with a 8-10 foot wide trail. Wider corridors may be achievable near waterways and rivers. Trailhead amenities, such as restromns, interpretation, bike racks, seating JULY 2019 systen-wide Recommendations 68