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04-20-21 Parks Rec Agenda Packet PARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:00 PM Prairie Center NOTES/ACTION 4/20/2021 Call to Order Roll Call: 1. Open Forum. 2. Consider Agenda For Approval. 3. Consider the Minutes: 3.1 March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes 4. Unfinished Business. 5. New Business 5.1 Master Plan Review and Prairie Park Ballfield and River Access Improvement Project Implementation 6. Parks and Recreation Update. 7. City Council Reports. 8. Adjourn. The next regular Parks and Recreation Meeting will be May 18, 2021 at Prairie Center at 7:00PM “OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION, THROUGH ITS EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS, IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING HERITAGE WHILE PROVIDING QUALITY AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES, PARKS, AND PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.” ITEM 3.1 OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION City Hall March 16, 2021 7:00 PM Call to Order. Chair Angie Dehn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call: Chair Angie Dehn; Commissioners: Kitty Baltos, Laurie Jones, Jim Breitbach and Corey Tanner, Angela Hilde(*), Liz Benoit(*) and Matt Killam(*) City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp(*) and Council member Brittany Moores(*) 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 Baltos motioned to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Breitbach. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Consider Meeting Minutes. 3.1 February16, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes. Chair Dehn 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. 4.1 HKGi Park Planning Presentation. Parks and Recreation Director Demant introduced Paul Paige and Gabrielle Grinde from HKGi who presented the report on ballfield and river access improvements. Commissioner Tanner questioned the possibility of city receiving grants for these park improvements. Mr. Paige stated that there was a good possibility of the city receiving outdoor rec grants due to the proactive approach the city is taking with planning park improvements Commissioner Breitbach questioned if the river access improvements would have vehicle parking closer to the river landing? Parks and Recreation Director Demant said yes, that would be a part of the needs analysis process and looking at a parking lot closer to the river access landing would be part of this planning process. Mr. Paige agreed and stated to improve a landing, we will look at the whole park and the needs analysis. Commissioner Tanner questioned if ballfield improvements would bring the city more tournaments. Parks and Recreation Director Demant said yes, with an addition of more ITEM 3.1 fields, this might be attracting to associations. Demant also stated that there would be discussions with stake holders to see what improvements they would like. Mayor Stockamp agreed and stated that in the past and future the city has will be good stewards and always seek out what the needs of the residents and stake holders are. Chair Dehn stated that because HKGi developed and are knowledgeable with the Parks and Recreation Master plan, this process of planning and possibly writing the grants would be very beneficial to the City, the commissioners agreed. 5. New Business. 5.1 Election of Officers. Chair Dehn asked for nominations for chair. Commissioner Baltos nominated Angie Dehn for chair. Angie Dehn nominated Jim Breitbach. Chair Dehn asked for nominations for vice chair. Commissioner Dehn nominated Kitty Baltos for vice chair. No other nominations were voiced. Chair Dehn asked for a voice vote for chair. The vote was six aye and 1 nay, as a matter of record, Angie Dehn was elected chair. Chair Dehn asked for a voice vote for vice chair. The vote was unanimous, as a matter of record, Kitty Baltos was elected vice chair. 5.2 Eagle Scout Presentation. Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented report and introduced Tanner Cherioli who is requesting to build a flag deposal box as a part of his Eagle Scout project. After discussion, the commissioners agreed to move forward with this project and for the flag disposal box to be located indoors at Prairie Center. Commissioner Breitbach motioned to recommend to the City Council to approve the installation of a flag disposal box inside of Prairie Center. Seconded by Commissioner Baltos. All in favor. Motion carried 5.3 Commission Procedure Review. Parks and Recreation Director presented and reviewed report. 6. Parks and Recreation Update. Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented update. Parks and Recreation Coordinator Schwecke discussed recreation updates and Parks and Recreation Operation Coordinator Nick Jacobs presented park projects. 7. City Council Reports. Mayor Jessica Stockamp presented City Council Report. 8. Adjourn. ITEM 3.1 Commissioner Breitbach motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Baltos. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:37P.M. Written by Connie Schwecke, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant ITEM 5.1 1 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: April 13, 2021 RE: Master Plan Review and Prairie Park Ballfield and River Access Improvement Project Implementation GENERAL INFORMATION At the February and March Parks and Recreation Commission meetings, Commissioners reviewed the project proposal from HKGi for planning services for the Prairie Park Ballfield improvements and the river access improvements. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve their proposal. The City Council also unanimously voted to approve HKGi’s proposal proposal at their March 22, 2021 meeting. Representatives from HKGi will be present via Zoom during the April Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to do a review of the Otsego Parks and Recreation System Masterplan and to initiate the first phase of planning for the Prairie Park Ballfields, and River Access Improvements. ATTACHMENTS • HKGi’s Summarized Presentation City of Otsego 2021 Park Planning Projects Park Projects Overview and Discussion Otsego Prairie Park Ballfield Improvements River Access Improvements at Carrick’s Landing and Nashua Landing City of Otsego 2021 Park Planning Projects March/April Kick-Off Meeting/Site Tour Parks and Recreation Commission meeting Site Visits and Evaluations May/June Site Analyses Evaluation of options Engage Stakeholders and Community Summarize Input and Preferences June/July Park Commission meeting Develop Concept Plans Develop Cost Estimates Process Overview + Schedule Streams Open Water MRT (Mississippi River Trail) Existing TrailsExisting Trails City Boundary Rogers St. Michael Dayton Elk River Elk River Albertville Monticello Prairie View Elementary & Middle School Otsego Elementary School Kaleidoscope Charter School Riverwood National Golf Course VFW Fields Otsego County Park Rice Lake WMA (MnDNR) Odean WMA (MnDNR) Lily Pond Park Norin Landing Park Zimmer Farm Park Kittredge Crossing Park Carrick’s Landing School Knoll Park Lefebvre Creek Greenway Northwood Park Frankfort Park Future Neighborhood Park Prairie Park Wilson Preserve Davis Farm Park Lehrke Fields Prairie Center Otsego City Hall Nashua Landing Beaudry Meadows Park C row Riv e r CO RD 39 LABEAUX AVE NEMACIVER AVE NEMCALLISTER AVE NEKADLER AVE NEKADLER AVE NENASHUA AVE NECO RD 137 NEODEAN AVE NEQUADAY AVE NEPARISH AVE NEPAGE AVE NEMASON AVE NE70TH ST NE 75TH ST NE 65TH ST NE 53RD ST NE 85TH ST NE 90TH ST NE 85TH ST NE 80TH ST NE 70TH ST NE 83RD ST NE £¤52 38 42 §¨¦94 ¬«101 ¬«101 19 QUEENS AVE NM i s s is s i ppi Riv e r Wright County land Mn DNR Privately-owned Recreation Area ISD 728 Other publicly-owned land Parks & Open Space City of Otsego Parkland North 0 0.5 1 Mile Figure 5. Otsego Parks, Open Space, and Trails 41 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan System Plan 42JULY 2019 JULY 2019 City of Otsego 2021 Park Planning Projects Prairie Park Ballfields concept planning Ballfield considerations Field backstops Covered dugouts / ADA compliant Fencing Batting cages Concessions / Food trucks Restrooms Formal parking lots Consider future ballfields at Middle School Any other isssues / opportunities to consider? Prairie Park context City Hall / Public Works expansion Pickleball Restroom near splashpad Potential park expansion Potential road connection to 85th St. RC track popularity Archery range usage and access City of Otsego 2021 Park Planning Projects A-16JULY 2019 City of Otsego 2021 Park Planning Projects Prairie Park Existing Conditions City of Otsego 2021 Park Planning Projects A-16JULY 2019 Stormwater pond Wetland RC Track Potential Parking Potential Formalized Parking Potential Space for Food Trucks Potential Connection to 85th St. Potential Concessions Potential Field Improvements Potential Restrooms Pickleball Prairie Park and Ballfield Considerations City of Otsego 2021 Park Planning Projects River Access Improvements concept design Nashua Landing Carrick’s Landing Non-motorized boat launches along Mississippi River state water trail Consider general improvements and amenities for kayak/ canoe launches City of Otsego 2021 Park Planning Projects Nashua Landing Existing gravel parking area and informal boat launch Consider accessible launch / dock Consider fencing at property boundaries Formalize small picnic area Consider signage along Co Rd 39 Other amenities? City of Otsego 2021 Park Planning Projects Carrick’s Landing A-18JULY 2019 Consider north and south locations based on topography, access from water, trail access, and parking access Consider kayak/canoe rental kiosk (self-serve) Consider signage Other issues / opportunities to consider? Pedestrian Bridge Shared Parking Potential future Parking Potential Canoe/Kayak Launch Potential Canoe/Kayak Launch