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3.7 Otsego Prarie Park Master Plan Request for City Council Action DEPARTMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE: Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs August 26, 2024 PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #: Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.7 – Prairie Park Master Plan STRATEGIC VISION MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO: X Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication. X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services. Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a cost-effective manner. X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities. X Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings. AGENDA ITEM DETAILS RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends the City Council adopt the Prairie Park Master Plan. ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED? No No BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION: Background Information August 2023-September 2023 Park Planning Consultants HKGi and City staff met to discuss opportunities for the Prairie Park Master Plan and set expectations. City staff present included the City Administrator, City Planner, City Engineer, and Parks and Recreation staff. A presentation led by HKGi showed precedent images from other community park master plans they had conducted. HKGi and staff also walked the entirety of Prairie Park to get a ground level view to create a vison for Prairie Park. Using feedback from the meeting HKGi created materials for the website, social media, an engagement board for the Prairie Festival, and a press release. The goal was to make as many residents as possible aware of the exciting opportunity to master plan Prairie Park. The goal was to offer a survey using Survey Monkey that asked more detailed in- depth questions to generate pointed feedback. The other method of engagement was using Social Pinpoint, an interactive map where residents could leave comments and other residents were able to like or dislike the comments. The City of Otsego advertised at the Prairie Festival and several posts on Facebook encouraging residents to leave feedback. October 2023-December 2023 Staff and HKGi recruited residents to form a new advisory committee to help guide HKGi and staff for the future of Prairie Park. The City of Otsego advertised for this committee using social media. It was quickly filled by residents with diverse backgrounds. The committee consists of residents of Otsego who represent athletic associations (ROYBA, ROSA, Boreal), residents of the community, three Parks and Recreation Commissioners, and one City Council member. The newly formed Prairie Park Advisory Committee met in October to assess the status of Prairie Park and the potential for improvements. The Committee was led through the same presentation with precedent images and other community park master plans. The Prairie Park Advisory Committee set goals for the master plan and proceeded to conduct a strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. This analysis led to extensive discussion on the opportunities and vison for Prairie Park. The Prairie Park Advisory Committee was then asked to complete the survey and spread the word to all residents. The community survey closed December 31, 2023. January 2024 HKGi and staff met and reviewed the two forms of survey input. HKGi led a presentation that compiled all responses and organized it into core themes. Staff were led through an exercise of using the feedback to create a concept of what Prairie Park could look like in the future. Several concepts were created and vetted through this process. HKGi used this feedback to create a template for the Prairie Park Advisory Committee meeting conducted in March. A featured article was also published in the Otsego View informing residents about the Prairie Park Master Plan. Residents were invited to attend the public open house at the Otsego Touch-A-Truck event on May 14. March 2024 The Prairie Park Master Plan Advisory committee had their second meeting. At this meeting community survey results were presented. HKGi then lead an interactive exercise using printed maps with printed to scale amenities and were asked to place them on the map of Prairie Park where they felt each amenity should be placed. It was a creative session that led to extensive discussion on the future of Prairie Park. Realizations from the meeting were that not all survey results could be accommodated for in Prairie Park as it exists today. Priority was given to the amenities with the highest requests from the community survey. April 2024 HKGi and staff presented the three concepts that were created from all the meetings and input from the inception of the Prairie Park Master Plan. This was the first time the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council had a chance to review community input and concepts. The Prairie Park Advisory Committee was also invited to the meeting to hear the input from the Commission and Council. The intent of this meeting was to vet out the three concepts and offer feedback, before the concepts were presented to the public at the open house hosted during the Otsego Touch-A-Truck event on May 14 from 6:00pm-7:30pm. April 2024-July 2024 In April the Parks and Recreation Commission met alongside members of the City Council and Prairie Park Advisory Committee to review the initial three concepts of Prairie Park that were created. Ultimately, that conversation led to it being narrowed to two concepts Concept “A” and Concept “B”. Park Planning consultants HKGi and staff proceeded to create a space on the interactive website Social Pinpoint where residents could leave their comments on each of the concepts. Also, HKGI and staff facilitated an open house at the annual City of Otsego Touch-A-Truck event. Both efforts to engage the community were extremely successful. Feedback from Social Pinpoint and open house were compiled to create the preferred concept in the Prairie Park Master Plan Document. The attached document tells an extremely detailed story of how this process, which started in August of 2023, has made it to this stage. Some key information that needs to be focused on: Community Input efforts: • QR code and posterboard at the Prairie Festival linking people to Social Pinpoint • Social Pinpoint was open from September-December of 2023 • Survey using Survey Monkey was created to gather more detailed information September-December of 2023 • Social Pinpoint was used again in Spring of 2024 to say which elements of Concept “A” and Concept “B” residents liked or disliked • An Open House was held at the annual Touch-A-Truck event to engage park users and gather input • 2 Parks and Recreation Commission meetings were conducted where residents of the community were able to attend Phasing 1. Phase 1 (Estimated at $6,716,883) • New Adventure Playground • New Park Building/Pavilion with accessible restrooms, multi-purpose recreation and event space, and concessions area • Shade and drinking fountains to support the playground • Veterans memorial relocation and upgrade • Parking lot repaving and expansion • Stormwater allowance and trees 2. Phase 2 (Estimated at $9,556,434) • Ballfield updates • New warming house/restrooms/concessions building • New outdoor hockey rink and free skate area • New parking lots west of the ballfields • New off-leash dog park, parking, shelter, RC Track, and Archery area • Relocated sledding hill in SW area of park • Basketball court resurfacing • Soccer field parking lots and lighting Also, amenities that residents requested that Prairie Park did not have space to facilitate were a Community Center, Disc Golf, Amphitheater, and Athletic complex/tournament level facility. Phase 1 and Phase 2 are amenities that Prairie Park could facilitate. The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended the City Council Consider the Prairie Park Master Plan for adoption. With the support from the Parks and Recreation Commission, City staff is recommending the City Council adopt the Prairie Park Master Plan. Like other Master Plans for the City such as the Drinking Water Master Plan, Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, the Comprehensive Plan, the Capital Improvement Plan, etc., adoption of the proposed Prairie Park Master Plan will help guide future City Council decisions. Adoption of such plans provides direction to City staff to begin the next stages of potential implementation, including identifying funding sources, grant applications, developing refined cost estimates, reviewing phasing plans, and implementation timelines. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Prairie Park Master Plan POSSIBLE MOTION PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES: Motion to adopt the Otsego Prairie Park Master Plan, dated August 8, 2024. BUDGET INFORMATION FUNDING: BUDGETED: Fund 203 – Park Development Yes OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN City of Otsego, MN AUGUST 8, 2024 OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT ii 01 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND INFORMATION 5 Project Purpose 5 Project Schedule 5 Advisory Committee Process 6 Past Planning Efforts 7 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS & SITE ANALYSIS 11 Introduction 11 Existing Conditions 12 Issues and Opportunities 14 Site Constraints and Limitations 16 03 PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 19 Introduction 19 Phase 1 Input Summary 19 Advisory Committee Input 28 Concept Development & Phase 2 Input Summary 32 Social Pinpoint 34 Touch-a-Truck 36 04 MASTER PLAN CONCEPT 37 Preferred Concept 37 05 IMPLEMENTATION PHASING & COST ESTIMATE 49 Prioritization 45 Operations & Maintenance 51 Cost Estimate 52 OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT ii Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iii Acknowledgements Parks and Recreation Staff Nick Jacobs Parks and Recreation Director Connie Schwecke Recreation Coordinator Parks and Recreation Commission Kitty Baltos (Chair) Kurt Baldry Matt Danzl Angie Dehn Jessica Schaffer Norman Witteborg Stephanie McCool City Council Jessica Stockamp Mayor Tina Goede Council Member Brittany Moores Council Member Jeffrey Dahl Council Member Ryan Dunlap Council Member ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iii Thank you to all the residents, stakeholders, and members of the public who provided valuable input during the planning process! OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT iv Introduction & Background Information Project Purpose The purpose of the park master plan is to provide a comprehensive and strategic framework for the development, enhancement, and management of Prairie Park over a long-term period. The master plan aims to engage residents and stakeholders in the planning process, identify existing issues and opportunities, and explore ideas and concepts for the park’s future. A key component of this process is developing a preferred concept plan that reflects the collective vision of the community. By establishing a clear vision, the master plan helps guide resource allocation, ensuring that improvements are implemented in a cohesive and phased manner. It includes cost estimates and funding strategies to support the feasibility of proposed projects. It also provides priorities and phasing for park improvements. Overall, the park master plan seeks to create a vibrant and accessible park that enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors of Otsego. Project Schedule The project process spanned from August of 2023 to July of 2024 and included two phases of community engagement. PHASE 2 Prepare Draft Concepts PHASE 3 Prepare for Final Master Plan MAY ‘24 JUL ’24 DEC ‘23 APR ’24 AUG ‘23 NOV ’23 Public survey open during Sep & Oct gain input from residents Public Open House to be held in the spring to review draft concepts City Council meeting to approve the plan in Summer 2024 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND INFORMATION 5 Advisory Committee 2 - concept development Advisory Committee 2 - concept development Advisory Committee 2 - concept development Advisory Committee Process Residents and stakeholders were invited to participate in an Advisory Committee to assist staff and consultants with decision making during the planning process. Expectations for Advisory Committee Members • Participate in three Advisory Committee meetings. -Meeting #1 (October 11, 2023): View the park’s existing conditions, discuss park issues and opportunities, discuss potential concept ideas, discuss and suggest ways to engage community members in the process, and review and discuss the project schedule -Meeting #2 (March 24, 2024): Review feedback received during the Phase 1 community engagement process; Provide input and work together to develop draft concepts and ideas; discuss Phase 2 of community engagement -Meeting #3 (July 16, 2024): The Advisory Committee will review the Draft Master Plan document; discuss cost estimates and phasing for implementation of the plan recommendations. • Provide honest and open feedback on project materials that are presented and on the future of the park within the context of the City’s parks and recreation system. • Listen to other stakeholders on the Advisory Committee and be respectful of the needs and desires of the broader community. • Spread the word about public engagement opportunities to your networks. Advisory Committee Members • Brittany Moores, City Council • Kitty Baltos, Park and Rec Comm. Chair • Kurt Baldry, Parks and Rec Comm. • Norm Witteborg, Parks and Rec Comm. • Betsy Engel, President of Baseball • Ben Goettsche, Exec. Dir. Soccer • Jonie Freeberg, President of Softball • Diane Von Arx, Resident • Michelle Lund, Resident • Scott Meneley, Resident • Terry Mattila, Resident • Gina Norris, Resident • Ashley Schweninger, Resident • Bridget Eliason, Resident OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 6 Past Planning Efforts Otsego Park System Plan In July of 2019 the Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan was implemented. This plan aims to provide comprehensive guidance for the growth and maintenance of parks, recreation, and natural areas over the next 10-20 years. It incorporates extensive community input collected through online surveys, social media, and public meetings. Key findings highlight the importance residents place on amenities like the Prairie Park Splash Pad and city trails. The community engagement also emphasized the need for additional amenities such as play equipment, parking lots, lighting, paved trails, and natural play areas. Overall, there was strong support for increasing facilities at a centralized community park and acquiring more land for parks and trails. The plan outlines several recommendations for enhancing Otsego's parks and facilities. These include expanding Prairie Park with new pickleball courts, splash pad improvements, and additional parking. The development of new neighborhood parks is also prioritized, with a focus on ensuring accessibility and connectivity throughout the community. The plan advocates for the use of an asset management system to maintain and replace existing facilities and suggests exploring partnerships for a future community or recreation center. By adhering to these recommendations, the plan aims to create a well-connected, high- quality park system that meets the evolving needs of Otsego's residents Map 9. Otsego Parks & Facilities Plan Future Parks Potential Acquisition Crow Rive r CO RD 39 LABEAUX AVE NEKADLER AVE NENASHUA AVE NEODEAN AVE NEPARISH AVE NE65TH ST NE 85TH ST NE 90TH ST NE 85TH ST NE 83RD ST NE £¤52 38 42 §¨¦94 ¬«101 ¬«101 19 M i s s i s sippi R i v e rNorth 0 0.5 1 Mile Future Parks Potential Acquisition Crow Rive r CO RD 39 LABEAUX AVE NEKADLER AVE NENASHUA AVE NEODEAN AVE NEPARISH AVE NE65TH ST NE 85TH ST NE 90TH ST NE 85TH ST NE 83RD ST NE £¤52 38 42 §¨¦94 ¬«101 ¬«101 19 M i s s i s sippi R i v e r North 0 0.5 1 MileCOST EST: $175K-700K COST EST: $50K-100K COST EST: $50K-100K COST EST: $305K-950KCOST EST.: $5K-15K + ONGOING STAFF TIME Non-location Specific Recommendations School Knoll ParkPotential to partner with Otsego Elementary to provide additional recreation opportunities VFW FieldsMaintain regular communication with field owner (VFW)in order to plan for future fields in the potential scenario that land ownership or use transitions Potential Dog ParkCity-owned land. Potential to build new off-leash dog park Otsego County ParkEncourage Wright County Parks Dept. to improve facilities - ski trails, river access, boat launch Carrick’s LandingWalking bridge will be 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 lighting along the trail Future Community / Recreation CenterDetermine the need and desire of the community for a community center with fitness center, indoor track, meeting rooms, and potential indoor aquatic facility Potentially partner with school district to build a joint-use facility Ensure financial feasibility (potential referendum) Neighborhood Park Access Strive to provide a neighborhood park within 1/2 mile of every residence in Otsego Norin Landing (under construction)Encourage the park’s use with recreational programming, such as kayak/canoe events, fishing clinics, and summer concerts. Add Paddle Port facility for kayak/canoe rental with drop-off at Carrick’s Landing (approx. 8 river miles or ~2 hours kayaking) Prairie Park improvementsAdd more features to splash pad Indoor restroom near splash pad Add on to Prairie Center with gym space Expand and improve ballfields (add covered dugouts, concessions, more fields) Potentially purchase additional land to the south, primarily for athletic fields City of Otsego projectThis type of project would be managed, implemented, and maintained by the City of Otsego parks department. City Policy or Development-related projectThis identifies a policy or a project that would be completed by the City, County, or a Developer as opportunities arise. Partnership project This type of project may be completed by supporting or encouraging another agency or organization. Key:1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 A-10JULY 2019 Figure 2.1 Otsego Parks & Facilities Plan OTSEGO Parks + Recreation System Master Plan Adopted by the Otsego City C o u n c i l J u l y 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 Online Commu n i t y E n g a g e m e n t S u m m a r y Two different on l i n e e n g a g e m e n t s t r a t e g i e s w e r e i m p l e m e n t e d t o b etter understand h o w r e s i d e n t s a n d v i s i t o r s f e e l about Otsego’s Pa r k s + R e c r e a t i o n S y s t e m , a s w e l l a s w h a t t h e y would like to se e i n t h e f u t u r e . T h e f i r s t m e t h o d w a s a questionnaire tha t c a p t u r e d f e e d b a c k a b o u t t h e p a r k s a n d r e c r e a t i o n s y s t e m , w h i l e t h e s e c o n d w a s a n o n l i n e m a p t h a t allowed users to l e a v e s p a t i a l l y - b a s e d f e e d b a c k a b o u t e x i s t i n g c o n d i t i o n s a n d p o t e n t i a l i m p r o v e m e n t s . This graphic inclu d e s a s u m m a r y o f t h e s i g n i f i c a n t d a t a a n d c o m m ents gathered be t w e e n t h e s e t w o e n g a g e m e n t methods. Preferred Park D e v e l o p m e n t StrategiesExcellent G o o d Fair P o or Who Participate d ? Prairie Park Splash P a d Prairie Park Baseb a l l Any City Trails Prairie Park Socc e r Prairie Park Dog P a r k Frankfort Park School Knoll Park Beaudry Meadows P a r k Zimmer Farm Par k Northwood Park Respondent’s Fa v o r i t e F a c i l i t i e s 82%47% 41% 30% 24% 24% 23% 23% 20%0%20%40%60%80% 34% Otsego Prairie Fes t i v a l Entertainment in t h e P a r k Egg Hunt Touch-A-Truck Santa Day T-Ball Pumpkin Patch Theater in the Pa r k Respondent’s F a v o r i t e P r o g r a m s + E v e n t s 72% 61%37% 37% 35% 35% 31% 22%0%20%40%60%80% Support for Park S y s t e m I m p r o v e m e n t s Overall Rating o f P a r k s + R e c Q u a l i t y Potentially Requir i n g T a x e s o r F e e s Increasing amenities at a centralized community park 43% Other or combination of the previous two 36% Adding multiple neighborhood parks 22% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40%Acquire land for n a t u r a l areas 31% 4 3 % 2 6 % Acquire land for n e w parks + trails 51% 3 7 % 1 2 % Upgrade existing facilities 49% 4 2 % 9 % 0%20%40% 6 0 % 8 0 % 1 0 0 % Great Support M a r g i n a l S u p p o r t N o S u p p o r t 86 % Residents 14% Visitors + O th e r s Distribution of whe r e r e s i d e n t s ’ l i v e 9% NW 33% Central/ NE 32% SW 15% SE 68% female Average Age: 31-45 male 32% 19 Otsego Parks + R e c r e a t i o n S y s t e m M a s t e r P l a n JULY 2019 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND INFORMATION 7 2023 Comprehensive Plan > www.ci.otsego.mn.us Population and Households 2000-2040 Households & Population Actual Forecast 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2,062 4,736 6,743 10,800 14,800 6,389 13,571 19,966 30,780 41,440 Table 2.1 City of Otsego | Population and Households 2000-2040 (Source: U.S. Census, TPC) Household Size 2000-2040 Year Population Households Persons per Household Actual 2000 6,389 2,062 3.08 2010 13,571 4,736 2.86 2020 19,486 6,743 2.96 Forecast 2030 30,780 10,800 2.85 2040 41,440 14,800 2.80 Table 2.2 City of Otsego | Household Size 2000-2040 (Source: U.S. Census, TPC) Otsego Comprehensive Plan The 2023 Otsego Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the City Council, outlines the community's growth and development strategy for the next 20 years. It provides updated guidelines on land use, residential, commercial, and industrial development, and infrastructure including sewer, water utilities, parks, and transportation. Key findings include projected population growth, the emphasis on fiscally responsible urban expansion, and a focus on maintaining environmental quality and community identity. Additionally, it found that almost half of households in Otsego include families with children, reflecting a growing community with diverse household types. The plan addresses the need for comprehensive park development to enhance the quality of life in Otsego. It emphasizes the expansion of parks, trails, and open spaces to provide equitable recreational opportunities and preserve natural resources. This focus on parks and open spaces aims to foster a strong sense of community identity and improve connectivity between neighborhoods and recreational areas. Land Use P l a n 2023 Otseg o C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n Page | 69 Goal #2: Public f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l b e d e s i g n e d t o enhance com m u n i t y i d e n t i t y a n d r e c o g n i t i o n in a manner c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e s u r r o u n d i n g a r e a . Policies: 1. Devel o p a n d m a i n t a i n a l l p u b l i c f a c i l i t i e s t o serve as ex a m p l e s f o r p r i v a t e d e v e l o p m e n t and to creat e a s o u r c e o f c o m m u n i t y i d e n t i t y a n d p r i d e . 2. Enha n c e t h e a t t r a c t i v e n e s s a n d i d e n t i t y o f t h e c o m m u n i t y t h r o u g h a c o n t i n u i n g p r o g r a m of gateway i d e n t i f i c a t i o n , c i v i c b e a u t i f i c a t i o n , t r e e p l a n t i n g , s t r e e t m a i n t e n a n c e , a n d other measu r e s . 3. Provi d e a d e q u a t e s c r e e n i n g , b u f f e r i n g a n d l a n d s c a p i n g f o r a l l P u b l i c a n d Q u a s i - P u b l i c uses in order t o m i n i m i z e t h e i r i m p a c t o n surrounding u s e s a n d enhance the c o m m u n i t y and area in w h i c h t h e y a r e l o c a t e d . There will b e a n e e d f o r a d d i t i o n a l p u b l i c a n d q u asi-public lan d u s e s t o b e d e v e l o p e d a s O t s e g o continues to g r o w t o s e r v e t h e g r o w i n g p o p u l a t i o n, businesse s , a n d i n d u s t ries. While t h e n e e d for these typ e s o f u s e s i s r e c o g n i z e d , i t i s n o t p r a c tical at this ti m e t o i d e n t i f y s i t e s w h e r e f u t u r e public and q u a s i - p u b l i c u s e s m a y b e a p p r o p r i a t e . City of Otseg o Future Land U s e P l a n – I n s t i t u t i o n a l U s e s Land Use Anticipated U s e s Correspondin g Z o n i n g Institutional C i t y f a c i l i t i e s , o t h e r g o v e r n m e n t f a c i l i t i e s , public and pri v a t e s c h o o l s , r e l i g i o u s facilities, utili t i e s , a n d e s s e n t i a l s e r v i c e s INS District a n d v a r i o u s residential, b u s i n e s s , o r industrial dis t r i c t s Public and Q u a s i - P u b l i c l a n d u s e s a r e t o r e f l e c t t h e h i g h e s t l e v e l o f q u a l i t y s i t e a n d b u i l d i n g d e s i g n and will inc o r p o r a t e s u s t a i n a b l e a n d e n e r g y e f f i c i e n t b u i l d i n g d e s i g n s a s a n e x a m p l e f o r t h e private sect o r t o f o l l o w . F u r t h e r m o r e , d e v e l o p m e n t o f c o n s i s t e n t a r c h i t e c t u r a l d e s i g n e l e m e n t s and use of co n s i s t e n t b u i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s o r o t h e r design elem e n t s t h a t p r o v i d e s i t e c h a r a c t e r i s encouraged t o s t r e n g t h e n o v e r a l l c o m m u n i t y i d e n t i t y . Public and q u a s i - p u b l i c f a c i l i t i e s o t h e r t h a n t h o s e of the Cit y o f O t s e g o w i l l b e a l l o w e d a s conditional u s e s i n a p p r o p r i a t e z o n i n g d i s t r i c t s . This appro a c h w i l l a l l o w t h e C i t y t o a p p l y performance s t a n d a r d s a n d c o n d i t i o n s s p e c i f i c t o a g i v e n u s e t o e n s u r e d e v e l o p m e n t a t appropriate l o c a t i o n s i n a m a n n e r c o m p a t i b l e w i th surroundi n g u s e s . 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OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 8 Figure 2.3 Otsego Park System Plan from Comprehensive Plan 456738456738 456742 456742 456742 456742 456736 456739 456739456739 456719 456719§¨¦94 456737 456718 EF137 EF137 456738 ç|ÿl ç|ÿl FUTURE PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM00.5 10.25 Miles É LEGEND Existing Trail Existing Sidewalk Regional Trail Future Bituminous Trail Future Greenway Corridor Future Neighborhood Park River Access Park Search Area Park K:\cad_eng\PROJECTS\GIS\TPC\Otsego\Comprehensive Plan 2012\Future Parks and Trail System DISCLAIMER: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for, or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Users of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the usability of the information. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2023 ADOPTED: AMENDED: Resolution 2023-52 on 14 August 2023 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND INFORMATION 9 OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 10 Existing Conditions & Site Analysis Introduction Prairie Park is 63.5-acre community park located in central Otsego, Minnesota. The park includes the Prairie Center building, which hosts City Council and other city commission meetings, contains parks and recreation offices, and includes meeting rooms and flex space used for recreation programming. Recreation features in the park include: 4 baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields, a playground, a splash pad, 4 pickleball courts, a basketball court, a dog park, an open-air picnic shelter, a skate park, an archery range, an RC track, a veterans memorial, a sledding hill, trails, a wooded area with and parking lots. A site tour with city staff and multiple site visits were conducted during the planning process to develop an inventory of the existing facilities and conditions in the park. The following maps and images describe the state of the park in 2023/2024, as well as identify potential site improvement opportunities and limitations. Park trail Shade sail EXISTING CONDITIONS & SITE ANALYSIS 11 Park Boundary MAP KEY Play Area Skate Park RC Track Sledding Hill Soccer Parking Lot Picnic Shelter/Area Splash Pad Basketball Pickleball Baseball Archery Dog Park Hockey/Skating Rink Restrooms (Portable) Picnic Grills Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E 90th St NE 85th St NE 89th St NENapier Ave tNE Otsego City Hall Potential City Campus Improvements Prairie Center 1 23 4 0 100 200° Existing Conditions Figure 3.4 Existing Conditions OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 12 Pickleball courts Baseball diamond Skate parkPicnic shelter Interpretation Veterans memorial Sledding hill Splash pad Playground EXISTING CONDITIONS & SITE ANALYSIS 13 Figure 3.5 Issues and Opportunities Issues and Opportunities A OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 14 Flooding at RC Track Enhance park edges with prairie areas Enhance and provide access to western trails Enhance and provide views of creek Resurface basketball court Provide permanent restroomsParking lot wear and tear and ADA accessibility from parking lot Screen site utilities EXISTING CONDITIONS & SITE ANALYSIS 15 Site Constraints & Limitations There are more ideas for park improvements and new facilities in Prairie Park than space allows. There is an opportunity to look at the city’s system and identify potential acquisition needs or moving facilities to other parks. • Facilities that have significant space and parking demands: -Community Center -Athletic complex / tournament level facility -Amphitheater / performance space OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 16 EXISTING CONDITIONS & SITE ANALYSIS 17 OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 18 Public Input & Concept Exploration Introduction A primary driver for the Prairie Park design process is to understand how people are using the space today, and encourage them to communicate and share their ideas on how the space could be used in the future. A two-phase approach to engagement was completed during this plan. During the first phase, ideas were generated and gathered through an interactive map and survey. During the second phase of engagement, community members and stakeholders responded to concept plan options. The preferred concept plan reflects the feedback collected and is a refined version of a concept plan that takes into account a variety of community viewpoints and perspectives. Phase 1 Input Summary Interactive Map The city of Otsego used a website called Social Pinpoint to create an interactive map of Prairie Park. The interactive map allows viewers to zoom in and out of an existing aerial and place their comments on the map. Comments consisted of three categories: ideas and suggestions, I like this, and needs improvement. These comments were available for others to see and like or dislike. The interactive map launched in September 2023, and closed in December 2023. Over this time, the site was viewed 676 times. There were 393 unique stakeholders/IP addresses and the map received 59 comments. Social Pinpoint Engagement screenshots 676 Total Site Visits 393 Unique Stakeholders 59 Map Comments PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 19 Interactive Map Responses IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS #Likes Dislikes Comment 1 8 1 Additional lighted soccer fields 2 7 2 Paved parking for the soccer fields 3 24 4 Permanent public restrooms 4 1 1 Add light up crosswalk signs 5 20 0 Permanent warming house and better rink lighting 6 0 0 Move sledding hill here to be by the (new) warming house 7 16 8 Sports dome 8 17 1 Add a sidewalk that continues north to Co Rd 39. We sometimes bike to Prairie Park and find it to be dangerous to bike on Nashua (especially when ball game traffic is coming and going in summer evenings). We cut through the Nason Court/94th Street neighborhood and head east along dirt service road on 39 to reach our house. This would help connect a few neighborhoods with a longer sidewalk on Nashua Ave. Thanks! 9 0 0 Expand the community center to have an indoor play area, fully equipped gym, etc. Think Plymouth community center, Monticello community center. 10 8 2 Indoor playground/gym area for school age kids 11 6 3 Public pool! Even a super basic pool without waterslides would be so amazing. 12 8 7 Tennis courts 13 16 4 We would like more pickleball courts and lights for the courts 14 1 0 A frisbee golf course throughout the park would be really fun! 15 16 0 Additional shade sails 16 3 3 Community pool in place of splashpad 17 4 1 Splash pad is very cold water 18 2 0 Pool! 19 0 0 Such an eye sore! Way too cold for little kids, only a small range age group has fun with this, and it screams “Otsego has a rust problem!” 20 37 4 Permanent restrooms at playground/splashpad/pavilion 21 18 2 Accessible playground equipment. Swings for bigger kids who need more support. Easy to climb or ramped play areas. 22 5 2 A ninja course for older kids would be awesome! 23 0 2 A community pool, larger playground, and enclosed restrooms and shelters. The area doesn’t need another hockey rink. Offer something unique and revenue generating. 24 2 2 Community garden. Fresh food exchange program. Seed exchange. 25 6 1 A new Montessori/adventure area for kids that’s helpful and fun for kids. Slides are great but kids need more. 26 19 7 Pollinator garden 27 10 1 Nature playground! Mud kitchen, small (man made) stream, sand & rocks & sticks! (See the nature playground in Elk River, Maple Grove, or the gold standard at Tamarack Nature Center) 28 17 1 Would love to see a nature play area 29 14 5 Workout stations along the walking paths 30 41 0 Addition of batting cages and shade sails at ball fields. Replacing field dirt / aggregate on ball fields to fill in low spots and areas that are worn out. Upgraded dugouts with ADA compatibility 31 34 4 Please include permanent restrooms & concession stands near ball fields. It will bring so many more people to our park! OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 20 Park Boundary MAP KEY Play Area Skate Park RC Track Sledding Hill Soccer Parking Lot Picnic Shelter/Area Splash Pad Basketball Pickleball Baseball Archery Dog Park Hockey/Skating Rink Restrooms (Portable) Picnic Grills Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E 90th St NE 85th St NE 89th St NENapier Ave tNE Otsego City Hall Potential City Campus Improvements Prairie Center 1 23 4 0 100 200° Figure 4.6 Social Pinpoint Results Diagram #Ideas and Suggestions #I Like This #Need Improvement 1 2 3 4 5 8 10 1112 13 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 5051 52 53 54 55 49 35 36 14 1615 19 1718 9 6 7 21 22 23 24 25 20 37 38 39 56 57 59 58 PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 21 I LIKE THIS #Likes Dislikes Comment 58 4 2 New sign! 59 0 0 Love having a tiny playground for the littles but wish there was more! NEEDS IMPROVEMENT #Likes Dislikes Comment 56 4 0 The splash pad water is freezing. We end up driving to Delano to use their heated splash pad! 57 0 0 This shade spot seems too far away from everything. With little kids, parents stand directly next to the play areas, not way over there in that area. 32 23 0 Additional trees or shade structures for baseball and softball fans. 33 56 1 Building with restrooms, concessions, storage for baseball and softball. 34 2 5 Modify to a Little League Field 35 22 8 Not sure where this would go....a community center - ice arena, walking path, turf, pool?!?! 36 5 1 Great place for a pump track 37 3 0 Drinking fountain 38 3 0 Shade canopy 39 3 0 Benches or seating of some kind 40 3 0 Community center which would include an indoor hockey area. 41 4 0 Miss the skating loop around the hockey rink. Also need better warming house! 42 14 14 Hockey arena 43 22 2 Better defined parking 44 15 1 More trees or grassland 45 3 0 Benches and shade would be nice for those watching the RC cars. 46 2 0 Use the existing dirt/rock pile to build a RC rock crawler space. Some shade and a driver’s stand for the track. Power would be nice to be able to recharge batteries. Picnic tables would be nice for a place to work on cars if you break them 47 13 4 Consider a combination ice rink for leisure skating and a boarded hockey rink. Consider a mixed use dome for 4 season athletics. A permanent restroom, changing room, warming house and concession stand to service the whole park. Consider upgrades that generate revenue and support mixed uses that will entice clubs and schools to invest in usage licenses/permits. 48 2 0 Add an Ice rink and warming house! Our kids deserve it! 49 5 4 Full size baseball field 50 20 5 Disc golf course throughout the park 51 4 4 Single track mountain bike trail 52 7 1 Pollinator garden, habitat restoration for pollinators, educate communities, advance research (UofM), and collaborate for greater impact. Native flowers, education on seed collection, monarch migration and the importance of pollination. Community could harvest seeds each year and contribute to the growth and or expand to own yards. 53 3 1 Have a community center with indoor facilities, such as walking, pool, possibly, and some indoor courts. Maybe adding your City Hall to this, and putting it to a vote would probably pass then. 54 0 0 Handicap accessible bathrooms - private restroom with a bench/changing table that can accommodate adults. 55 0 0 Permanent concession stand and storage OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 22 Most Popular Comments Interactive Map Summary Building with restrooms, concessions, storage for baseball and softball. Permanent restrooms at playground/splashpad/pavilion Addition of batting cages and shade sails at ball fields. Replacing field dirt / aggregate on ball fields to fill in low spots and areas that are worn out. Upgraded dugouts with ADA compatibility Please include permanent restrooms & concession stands near ball fields. It will bring so many more people to our park! Like (57) | Dislike (1) Like (37) | Dislike (4) Like (41) | Dislike (0) Like (34) | Dislike (4) PERMANENT RESTROOMS DISC GOLF CONCESSIONS IMPROVED PLAYGROUND SHADE ICE RINK + WARMING HOUSE PAVED PARKING PUBLIC POOL Comments showed a strong desire for permanent restrooms. Currently, the park has port-a-potties that are used as the primary restroom. Comments indicated wanting restrooms at the playground and/or near the baseball fields. One of the top comments, with 56 likes, expressed a desire for a concession stand near the baseball fields. This comment wanted the concession stand, ballfield storage room, and restrooms in one building. Two comments mentioned adding a disc golf course - receiving a total of 21 likes. The comments were located north of the playground near the sledding hill and northwest of the RC track. Several comments mentioned a desire for an improved playground area. Ideas for this area included wanting an accessible playground, more playground equipment for little ones, swings, and nature playground components. Shade was mentioned in 7 comments. Commenters would like to see shade over the spectator seating at the ballfields, next to the RC track, and closer to the playground. Shade sails, shade structures, and trees were all mentioned. 5 comments mentioned wanting a more enhanced hockey rink experience, varying from add boards and a warming house to a indoor hockey arena. The comment mentioning a hockey arena received 14 likes and 14 dislikes. Two comments that received a lot of likes mentioned structured parking. These comments were located at the soccer fields and west of the baseball fields. Currently the parking lots in these area are gravel. There were 6 comments that indicated a desire for a public pool. All of the comments were located near the splash pad/playground area. PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 23 Community Survey An online community survey was launched at the beginning of the park planning process. This survey consisted of 12 questions and was designed to take 10-15 minutes to complete. Summary Results Select the best description of how you use Prairie Park today. Select all that apply. What features have you used at the park? 1 2 Two One Play at the playground and splash pad 59%Two One56%Two One Attend community events 43%Two One Walk the trails 30%Two One Sled at the sledding hill 19%Two One Play pickleball 18% Two One 16%Two One Visit the Prairie Center for meetings and activities 16%Two One Archtery range and RC track use 14%Two One Skate or scooter at the skatepark 13%Two One Other 5%Two One I don’t use the park today 2%Play EquipmentSplash PadPortable RestroomsBallfieldsPicnic ShelterTrailsPrairie CenterSoccer FieldsSledding HillDog ParkPickleball CourtsSkate ParkBasketball CourtHockey/Skating RinkRC TrackHockey RinkArchery RangePicnic GrillsNone of the AboveOther0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Votes 290 288 204 191 176 153 133 131 106 91 90 87 73 70 54 46 42 28 9 5 Outreach and promotional materials OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 24 Of the features [in question 2], which are your favorite facilities?Please review the list of potential improvements to Prairie Park. Do you have any concerns with existing features in the park? 3 4 5 Add permanent restrooms near the splash pad 50% 32% 27% 21%13% 13% 7% 6% 5% 4%4% 44% 42% 39% 17% 37%36% 62% 22% 20%14% 27% 20% 21% 21% 18%31%37% 36%31% 52%18% 32%34% 43%23% 40%34% 27%25% 27%20% 32%16% 36%10% Very Important Not at all Important Somewhat Important N/A Add permanent restrooms near the ballfields Upgrade the ballfields with new dugouts and ADA accessible pathways, and shade structures Add a concessions and restroom building at the ballfields Add shade and shelter near the playground and splash pad Add trees and shade around the playground and splash pad I have no concerns OtherPicnic GrillsPortable RestroomsN/ASkate ParkArchery RangeBasketball CourtHockey RinkPrairie CenterRC TrackHockey/Skating RinkSledding HillDog ParkSoccer FieldsPicnic ShelterPickleball CourtsTrailsBallfieldsPlay EquipmentSplash Pad0 50 100 150 200 181 174 134 69 66 51 48 44 39 38 37 30 29 26 26 22 17 14 9 6 Votes Ballfields Portable RestroomsPlay Equipment Splash Pad Other Soccer Fields Hockey/Skating Rink Picnic Shelter Pickleball Courts Basketball Courts (4%) Dog Park (3%) Trails (3%) Skate Park (3%) RC Track (2%) Prairie Center (2%)Archery Range (2%) Sledding Hill (2%) Picnic Grills (2%) Improve or expand trail loops within the park Improve trail connections to the park from surrounding neighborhoods New playground equipment Add more winter recreation, such as cross country ski trails Add a pump track or off-road bicycle track Upgrade the skatepark PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 25 Of the events listed below, select those that you have attended. Top Themes Heard: • Improve ballfields • Build a community center • Build permanent restrooms/ changing rooms • Add more pickleball courts • Enhance accessibility at playground and around park • Create more programming • Build a concessions • Increase size of dog park • Enhance ice rink and add a warming house • Add lighting to trails, pickleball courts, basketball courts, and soccer fields • Plant native plantings • Pave all parking lots • Add a community pool • Add more shade at the playground and ballfields • Irrigate soccer fields Please describe any other features or improvements you think would help make Prairie Park a better community park. Upgrades at the ball fields to create an improved environment for hosting league games and local weekend tournaments. The 3 items already listed in the survey are great, new restrooms, concessions and upgraded dugouts (ADA). That said, the 4 ball fields are all in need of adding new field dirt / aggregate to reduce the amount powder and to fill in low spots. Additionally, batting cages would greatly increase the use of fields for practices and tournaments by local team. We ought to be investing in a community center that has outlets for various ages and interests but serves as a community gathering space. Permanent concessions for ball field tournaments Additional pickleball courts The soccer fields need to be improved. Please water and level. These are used for all ages and are so important. They are also a great place to picnic when not being used for ball. 6 7 Respondent Demographics 1. Are you a resident of Otsego? 80% of respondents were from Otsego. The remaining 20% of respondents were from towns such as: • Rogers • Elk River • Albertville • Monticello 26-35 19-25 (2%) (3%) 56-65 (4%) Over 65 46-55 36-45 Nearly every day A few times a month A few times a year Rarely I’ve never visited the park 2. How old are you? 3. How often do you visit Prairie Park? Two One Otsego Prairie Festival 74%Two One Touch-a-Truck 37%Two One Pumpkin Patch 35%Two One Entertainment in the Park 35%Two One Egg Hunt 31% Two One T-Ball 31%Two One Santa Day 29%Two One I have not attended any events 14%Two One Theater in the Park 14%Two One Other 5% 56% 7% 54% 32% 5%1% 18% 17% OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 26 The board above was posted at the September 2023 Prairie Festival to spread the word about the project and ways to provide input. PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 27 Advisory Committee Input At its first meeting, the Advisory Committee provided input by conducting a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) exercise, brainstorming goals for the master planning process, and suggesting concept ideas for park improvements. SWOT Results STRENGTHS Large park Centrally located Lots of facilities WEAKNESSES Parking is difficult Restrooms are needed Accessibility is needed OPPORTUNITIES Grants Update facilities Build a new community center Pickleball court lights More courts Youth sporting events—bring in revenue Tournaments—soccer, baseball, softball, pickleball THREATS Cost/financial barriers Maintenance of facilities Over usage by residents and non-residents Trends in recreation use—not being able to draw in enough people Traffic/access OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 28 WHO • Engage as many residents as possible • Ensure that the final plan recommends something for everyone • The whole community should be able to enjoy the park, but it should also be affordable for the community • Provide activities for everyone • Ensure fiscal responsibility and communication -Put the information in the newspaper • We need to ensure we get lots of ideas from lots of people during this process • People were not happy about the city hall process, so make sure that we spread the word early for this process • More partnerships with schools HOW • Programming is important -Use what we have -There is so much here already -Think creatively about revenue • Maintain what we have—Otsego already has a lot of variety—we don’t need to provide everything • Use the facilities that we have more • Bring revenue in to the city more for baseball tournaments—we have not had tournaments here because the complex is not up to par with other complexes—Bathrooms and Concessions are needed -How do we fund the improvements needed to create a tournament experience? -Consider Multi-use facilities—restrooms that serve the ballfields and the play features -Evaluate Concessions (cheap for park users, expensive for the city to manage) vs. Food Trucks (the perception is that they are expensive for park users, convenient for the city, more variety, less infrastructure) Goals for the Planning Process from Advisory Committee • Consider revenue potential • The Identity factor for Otsego is tough—some residents say or think they live in Rogers, Albertville, or Monticello WHAT • Include the arts in some way (bandshell, sculpture) • Consider a fitness walk • Include ADA bathrooms • Think about how other communities either compete with or complement what Otsego offers (e.g. non-residents use the pickleball courts at Prairie Park)—does Otsego really need a community center, or are there enough indoor facilities in the surrounding communities? • Basketball, hockey associations need indoor space • Gym space is needed for several activities • Accessibility is top priority • Food and toilets are top priorities • Include trails, walking, cross-country skiing • Promotion and awareness are important -Wayfinding -Archery -RC track -West trails • Connect the two sides of the park -Add signs and clean it up • Add a trail from the park to CR 39 • Make connections—trails • Add a warming house and walking trail • Add disc golf • Look up Accessibility grants PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 29 Concept Ideas from Advisory Committee • Trails • Covered bandshell • Disc golf • Sauna • Hockey rink • Warming house • Combined basketball/hockey/pickleball arena • Toilets/concessions/warming house in one building • Provide information about existing programming -How to do this to reach a lot of people? • Address safety -Trail/sidewalk is needed on Nashua up to CR 39 • Accessibility • Toilets • Space for rental events -Centrally located and indoor • Park expansion -Address traffic and access • Nature playground (e.g. Eastman Nature Center, White Bear Lake) • Inclusive playground (poured in place surface) • “If you build it, they will come” – baseball complex (similar to Elk River YAC) Advisory Committee 2 - Concept Development Advisory Committee 2 - Concept Development Advisory Committee 2 - Concept Development OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 30 X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X X X X X XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX X X X X X X X X XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E90th S t NE 90th St NE 85th St NE 89th St NENapi e r Ave NE 0 100 200° Prairie Center New City Hall Splash Pad Athletic Courts (Pickleball & Basketball) Parking Lot Otsego City Hall Parking Lot • P o t e n t i a l t o e x p a n d to the west Drop-off • P o t e n t i a l t o r e m o v e Pond Playground • C o n s o l i d a t e • E x p a n d Skate Park • P o t e n t i a l r e m o v a l / relocation Woodlands • Trails • Dog Park Archery • R e m o v e / r e l o c a t e Future Road Athletic Fields •Reconfigured • E n h a n c e d • A d d i t i o n a l a m e n i t i e s (concessions, restrooms, storage) Parking • P a v e d • E x p a n d e d Park-Like Wooded Open Space • F e s t i v a l • A m p h i t h e a t e r Dog Park • P o t e n t i a l r e l o c a t i o n / expansion Hockey Rink • R e l o c a t e d Future Trail • C o n n e c t t o C o u n t y R d 3 9 Future Road Improvement RC Track • Po t e n t i a l Relocation Otsego Prairie Park Soccer Fields Opportunities Diagram March 2024 Figure 4.8 Opportunities Diagram PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 31 Figure 4.9 Concept A Concept Development & Phase 2 Input Summary Several concepts were developed to explore ideas in the park. The concepts were reviewed by city staff, the Advisory Committee, the Park Commission, and City Council. Following review, two final concepts were presented to the public at the Touch a Truck event on May 14, 2024, and on a Social Pinpoint interactive website, open during May 2024. The two concepts are described and shown on this page and the following page. Concept A • Create winter/summer nature trails • Snow shoeing and winter walking • Relocate sledding hill to southwestern part of the park • New pump track on western part of park • Relocate RC Track • Add a picnic shelter near trailhead/pump track • Add paved parking -Near nature trails -West of the ballfields -West of the parking lot near the skate park -Near northern soccer fields • New warming house/restroom building/ concessions to the west of the ballfields (4,000 SF) • Hockey relocated to southern part of park • Enhance ballfields for youth softball and baseball (covered dugouts, new fencing, and ADA accessible paths) • Improve the existing picnic shelter as a restroom building • New adventure playground • Updated basketball court • Expand 4 pickleball courts east of existing courts • Add wayfinding signage throughout the park • Trail connections along Nashua Ave • Future Nashua Ave expansion to 4 lanes • Road connection to the south OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 32 Figure 4.10 Concept B Concept B • New dog park with nearby picnic shelter in western part of park • Relocate sledding hill to southwestern part of the park • Relocate RC Track • Add paved parking • Near dog park • West of the ballfields • Near northern soccer fields • Update (4) ballfields for youth softball and baseball; add a removable outfield fence to the northeast field to allow for events in the lawn • Update skate park to an in-ground skate park • New warming house/restroom building/ concessions in place of roundabout and Veterans Memorial (4,000 SF) • New adventure playground with shade integrated from existing trees • New hockey rink with a free skate area to the east • New veterans memorial near Prairie Park Center • Expand pickleball courts-add (4) courts west of existing courts • (2) New basketball courts • Add wayfinding signage throughout the park • Add trail connections along Nashua Ave to the north and south • Nashua Ave expanded to 4 lanes • New road connection to the south PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 33 Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St NE Otsego Creek90th S t NE 90th St NE 85th St NE 89th St NENapi e r Ave NE Winter/Summer Nature Trails Future Road Connection Paved Parking Lot Hockey Rink New Warming House/ Restroom Building / Concessions4,000 SF Remove Sledding Hill Formalize and Pave Parking Lots Balleld Improvements New Adventure Playground Updated Basketball Court New Park Trail New Pump Track Picnic Shelter Shelter/ Permanent Restrooms 4,000 SF Expanded Pickleball Courts Proposed Trail Connection Future Road Improvement Trail Connection to CR 39 RC Track Pump Track Stormwater Pond Existing Soccer Fields Existing Parking Skate Park Playground Splash Pad New Parking New Parking Stormwater Pond Dog Park Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery 94 Spaces51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works Expansion Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility New Sledding Hill Location Sledding Hill 0 100 200 OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN MAY 14TH, 2024 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE • Create winter/summer nature trails »Snow shoeing and winter walking • Relocate sledding hill to southwestern part of the park • New pump track on western part of park • Relocate RC Track • Add a picnic shelter near trailhead/pump track • Add paved parking »Near nature trails »West of the ballfields »West of the parking lot near the skate park »Near northern soccer fields • New warming house/restroom building/concessions to the west of the ballfields (4,000 SF) CONCEPT A • Hockey relocated to southern part of park • Enhance ballfields for youth softball and baseball (covered dugouts, new fencing, and ADA accessible paths) • Improve the existing picnic shelter as a restroom building • New adventure playground • Updated basketball court • Expand 4 pickleball courts east of existing courts • Add wayfinding signage throughout the park • Trail connections along Nashua Ave • Future Nashua Ave expansion to 4 lanes • Road connection to the south SUMMARY OF PHASE 2 PUBLIC INPUT Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th S t N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE 85th St NE 89th St NENapier Av e NE Nature Trails Picnic Shelter New Sledding Hill Location Balleld Improvements Removable Fenc e f o r Events in the Law n Update to In-Grou n d Skate Park New Adventure Playground Relocated and Expanded Basketball Court Hockey Rink Expanded Pickleball Courts Remove Rounda b o u t ; Add Plaza with S h e l t e r / Permanent Restr o o m s 4,000 SF Free Skate Area Proposed Trail Connection Future Road Improvement Otsego City Hall & Public Works Future Public Works Expansion Trail Connection to CR 39 Future Road Con n e c t i o n Formalize and Pave Parking Lots Veterans Memorial Open Lawn/ Festival Space Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility SplashPad Prairie Playground RC Track Existing Soccer Fields Sledding Hill Archery Existing Parking New Parking Prairie Dog Park Prairie Park Center 94 Spaces 272 Spaces 31 Spaces Existing Parking130 SpacesStormwater Pond60 Spaces60 Spaces60 SpacesStormwater Pond 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 OTSEGO PRAIRIE P A R K M A S T E R P L A N MAY 14TH, 2024 P U B L I C O P E N H O U S E • New dog park wit h n e a r b y p i c n i c s h e l t e r i n western part of par k • Relocate sledding h i l l t o s o u t h w e s t e r n p a r t o f the park • Relocate RC Trac k • Add paved parki n g »Near dog park »West of the ballfie l d s »Near northern soc c e r f i e l d s• Update (4) ballfie l d s f o r y o u t h s o f t b a l l a n d baseball; add a rem o v a b l e o u t f i e l d f e n c e t o t h e northeast field to a l l o w f o r e v e n t s i n t h e l a w n • Update skate par k t o a n i n - g r o u n d s k a t e p a r k • New warming hou s e / r e s t r o o m b u i l d i n g / concessions in pla c e o f r o u n d a b o u t a n d Veterans Memorial ( 4 , 0 0 0 S F ) CONCEPT B • New adventure pl a y g r o u n d w i t h s h a d e integrated from exi s t i n g t r e e s • New hockey rink w i t h a f r e e s k a t e a r e a t o the east • New veterans me m o r i a l n e a r P r a i r i e P a r k Center • Expand picklebal l c o u r t s - a d d ( 4 ) c o u r t s west of existing co u r t s • (2) New basketb a l l c o u r t s • Add wayfinding si g n a g e t h r o u g h o u t t h e park • Add trail connect i o n s a l o n g N a s h u a A v e to the north and so u t h • Nashua Ave expa n d e d t o 4 l a n e s • New road connec t i o n t o t h e s o u t h Social Pinpoint Touch-a-Truck 676 Total Site Visits 29 Comments 1.5 Hour Event 100+ Attendees 393 Unique Stakeholders 59 Map Comments OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 34 SOCIAL PINPOINT RESULTS Top 5 Themes: Make a rope, rock climbing area - similar to Central Park in Maple Grove Outdoor Amphitheater/Stage for performances. Create a MN native wild flower garden to help with pollination and saving butterflies/ bees. Can be used in conjunction with U of M to further efforts of land conservation and education for generations to come. Otsego Parks and Recreation can combine forces with locals who can teach others adults and children about the importance of land conservation, seed collection, where our food comes from etc. Update splash pad More coverage shelter Like (35) | Dislike (0)Like (24) | Dislike (0) Like (22) | Dislike (1) Like (24) | Dislike (2) Like (23) | Dislike (1) UPDATE SPLASH PAD ENHANCE PLAYGROUND ADD PICKLEBALL COURTS PROVIDE COVERAGE SHELTERS OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER Suggestions to make the splash pad warmer and slip-resistant Requests for a nature playground and/or adventure playground that includes climbing areas and accessible play features Requests for additional pickleball courts, including courts that double as tennis courts Requests more coverage shelters in the park to provide shade Interest in creating an outdoor amphitheater or stage for performances and music PUBLIC INPUT & CONCEPT EXPLORATION 35 TOUCH-A-TRUCK INPUT SUMMARY DOG PARK MORE SHADE SLEDDING HILL CONSIDER SECURITY OF PARK GUESTS LIKES THE VETERANS MEMORIAL KEEP THE GAGA PIT ADD LIGHTS TO PICKLEBALL COURTS ADD A ZERO ENTRY KIDS POOL SPLASH PAD GRATITUDE Mixed feelings on the smaller vs. larger dog park with slightly more support for the larger dog park There was a suggestion to add more shade options throughout the park 2 commenters asked that the sledding hill remain in the same location 5 comments requested an update to the existing splash pad Several kids participated by adding sticky notes that said “I like this place” TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 36 MASTER PLAN CONCEPT 37 Master Plan Concept Preferred Concept The preferred concept incorporates needs and desires identified through public input, Advisory Committee discussions, and review from city staff, the Parks Commission, and City Council. Master plan elements are described according to the area of the park in which they are located: • General Park-wide Improvements • Dale Lehrke Fields • Prairie Center and Eastern Park • Central Park Area • Ballfields • Winter Recreation Area • Western Park General Park-Wide Improvements • Add paved parking -Near dog park -West of the ballfields -Near northern soccer fields • Add wayfinding signage throughout the park • Add lighting in and around the parking lots and dog park for safety • Add trail connections along Nashua Ave to the north and south • Future planned expansion of Nashua Ave to 4 lanes • New north-south road connection between 90th St NE and 85th St NE Recommended New Structures Building 1: Park Pavilion near playground and existing picnic shelter • Approximately 3,000+ SF total • 4 unisex restrooms (400 SF) • Concessions area and window (400 SF) • Year-round enclosed multi-purpose rental space (2,000 SF) • Storage area (200 SF) Building 2: Warming house / restrooms / concessions west of ballfields • Approximately 4,000 SF • 4 unisex restrooms (400 SF) • Concessions area and window (400 SF) • Warming house (1,600 SF) • Storage area (1,600 SF) Building 3: Small shelter near western dog park entrance • 400 SF • Open air shelter Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napi e r Ave NE RC Track Hiking Trail ShelterStormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields) Pave Parking Expand Parking Skate Park Adventure Playground Zip Line Park Pavilion Veterans Memorial Concrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash Pad Resurface Basketball Court GagaBall Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields (Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater Pond Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event Space Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works Expansion Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility Asphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 38 Figure 5.11 Park Concept Plan Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napi e r Ave NE RC Track Hiking Trail Shelter Stormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields) Pave Parking Expand Parking Skate Park Adventure Playground Zip Line Park Pavilion Veterans Memorial Concrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash Pad Resurface Basketball Court GagaBall Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields (Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater Pond Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event Space Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works Expansion Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility Asphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napier Ave NE RC Track Hiking Trail Shelter Stormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields)Pave Parking Expand Parking Skate Park Adventure Playground Zip Line Park Pavilion Veterans Memorial Concrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash Pad Resurface Basketball Court GagaBall Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields (Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater Pond Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event Space Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works Expansion Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility Asphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft MASTER PLAN CONCEPT 39 Dale Lehrke Fields • Formalize and pave existing gravel parking lots • Add field lights to northern fields Prairie Center and Eastern Park • Remove dog parks and restore area to picnic area and flexible open space • Reserve right-of-way for future Nashua Ave expansion • Add trail connections along Nashua Ave to the north and south Figure 5.12 Dale Lehrke Fields Plan Figure 5.13 Prairie Center and Eastern Park Plan Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napier Ave NE RC Track Hiking Trail Shelter Stormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields)Pave Parking Expand Parking Skate Park Adventure Playground Zip Line Park Pavilion Veterans Memorial Concrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash Pad Resurface Basketball Court GagaBall Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields (Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater Pond Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event Space Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works Expansion Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility Asphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 40 Central Area • Develop a new adventure, nature-themed playground with accessible elements and shade structures. Include climbing features and a zip line. -Consider involving parents of handicapped or disabled children to participate in the selection of play equipment -Consider donating or re-purposing the existing playground equipment • Construct a new park pavilion building with indoor rental space and public restrooms in place of roundabout and veterans memorial (approximately 3,000+ SF). Utilize as concessions for ballfields until future concessions/warming house building is constructed west of the ballfields. The new pavilion would facilitate current Prairie Park events using a hybrid of an indoor/outdoor event in order to accommodate participants for large events. • Add a drinking fountain with filtered water to be able to refill water bottles. • Upgrade and expand the parking lot with ADA parking with close access to the building entrance • Relocate veterans memorial to plaza adjacent to new pavilion • Remove and relocate sledding hill to southwestern part of the park, replace existing sledding hill area with multi-use field space • Update skate park with new equipment; add shaded seating area and trail connections to skate park. • Convert northeast ballfield outfield fence to removable to allow for large flex lawn event space • Expand pickleball courts-add (4) courts west of and adjacent to existing courts • Resurface the existing basketball court • Maintain the existing splash pad, picnic shelter, and gaga ball pit -Because of the splash pad’s recent updates, no further improvements are planned at this time Figure 5.14 Central Park Plan MASTER PLAN CONCEPT 41 Figure 5.15 Birds Eye of Proposed Park Building and Playground Figure 5.16 Playground Tower Figure 5.17 Playground Nature Play Feature Figure 5.18 Playground Zipline Figure 5.19 Playground Swings Figure 5.20 Playground Age 2-5 Play Features OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 42 Figure 5.21 Proposed Shade Sails North of the Existing Splash Pad Figure 5.22 Existing Park Shelter with Proposed Veterans Memorial Figure 5.23 Proposed Veterans Memorial MASTER PLAN CONCEPT 43 Proposed New Park Pavilion • 3,000 SF total • 4 unisex restrooms (400 SF) • Concessions area and window (400 SF) • Year-round enclosed multi-purpose rental space (2,000 SF) • Storage area (200 SF) • At least one restroom will have an adult changing table to be able to use for adults and children who are disabled and/or incontinent. Figure 5.24 Proposed Park Pavilion MULTI-PURPOSE ACTIVITY/RENTAL SPACE 2,000 SF MAIN ENTRY SIDE ENTRY SIDE ENTRYSTORAGE 200 SFCONCESS.400 SFRR 100 SF RR 100 SF RR 100 SF RR 100 SF Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St NEOtsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napier Ave NE RC Track Hiking Trail Shelter Stormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields)Pave ParkingExpand ParkingSkate Park Adventure Playground Zip Line Park Pavilion Veterans Memorial Concrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash Pad Resurface Basketball Court GagaBall Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields(Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater Pond Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event Space Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works ExpansionReserve for Potential Future Civic FacilityAsphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 44 Ballfields • Update (4) ballfields for youth softball and baseball; -Add a removable, user-friendly outfield fence to the northeast field to allow for events in the lawn • New covered dugouts • Accessibility upgrades to paths and trails between the fields • Add paved trail connections around the fields • Consider additional netting to protect spectators from foul balls • Add concession building/restrooms/warming house to the west of the ballfields with expanded, paved parking lot • Add a drinking fountain with filtered water to be able to refill water bottles. Figure 5.25 Ballfields Plan MASTER PLAN CONCEPT 45 Figure 5.26 Birds Eye of Ballfields Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St NEOtsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napier Ave NERC Track Hiking TrailShelter Stormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields)Pave ParkingExpand ParkingSkate Park Adventure PlaygroundZip LinePark PavilionVeterans MemorialConcrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash PadResurface Basketball CourtGagaBall Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields(Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater PondPrairie Park CenterOtsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event SpacePrairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works ExpansionReserve for Potential Future Civic FacilityAsphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 46 Winter Recreation Area • New warming house/restroom building/ concessions west of ballfields (approximately 4,000 SF) -4,000 SF -4 unisex restrooms (400 SF) -Concessions area and window (400 SF) -Warming house (1,600 SF) -Storage area (1,600 SF) • New hockey rink with a free skate area to the south and east of hockey • New parking lot with approximately 185 stalls with ADA parking provided near the ballfield trail access and building entrance • Future realignment of 90th St NE and future north- south road connection between 90th St NE and 85th St NE Figure 5.27 Winter Recreation Area Plan Figure 5.28 Birds Eye of Winter Recreation Area Figure 5.29 Proposed Warming House/Concessions Building Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napier Ave NE RC Track Hiking Trail Shelter Stormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields)Pave Parking Expand Parking Skate Park Adventure Playground Zip Line Park Pavilion Veterans Memorial Concrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash Pad Resurface Basketball Court GagaBall Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields (Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater Pond Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event Space Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works Expansion Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility Asphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft MASTER PLAN CONCEPT 47 Western Park • New off-leash dog park with soft surface trails through woods, adjacent to stormwater pond and creek -Fence placed outside of the creek corridor to protect the creek from pollution and erosion from dogs • New trail (outside of the dog park) for hiking and snowshoeing • Open-air picnic shelter (approximately 20’x20’) to support dog park, RC track, archery, sledding hill, and trail users • New paved parking lot to serve RC track, archery range, dog park, and sledding hill, with approximately 62 parking stalls • Relocate sledding hill to southwestern part of the park, south of new parking lot and relocated archery range • Relocate RC track to be closer to new parking area and south of prairie area • Future north-south road connection between 90th St NE and 85th St NE Figure 5.30 Western Park Plan OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 48 Figure 5.31 RC Track and Open-air Shelter Figure 5.33 Proposed Open-air Shelter, Relocated RC Track, and Western Parking Lot Figure 5.32 Off-leash Dog Park IMPLEMENTATION PHASING & COST ESTIMATE 49 Implementation Phasing & Cost Estimate Prioritization The proposed Prairie Park improvements will be implemented over the next 5-10 years as funding and opportunities allow. The highest prioritization for improvements are listed in the cost estimate in Phase 1. Phase 1 projects include: • New Adventure Playground • New Park Building/Pavilion with accessible restrooms, multi-purpose recreation and event space, and concessions area • Shade and drinking fountains to support the playground • Veterans memorial relocation and upgrade • Parking lot repaving and expansion • Stormwater allowance and trees Input from the public, Advisory Committee members, Parks and Recreation Commissioners, City Councilors, and city staff informed these priorities. All other projects shown in this master plan are identified as Phase 2. Phase 2 includes: • Ballfield updates • New warming house/restrooms/concessions building • New hockey rink and free skate area • New parking lot west of ballfields • New off-leash dog park, parking, shelter, RC Track, and Archery area • Relocated sledding hill in SW area of park • Basketball court resurfacing • Soccer field parking lots and lighting OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 50 Park Programming The city currently plans and runs many recreation programs and events in Prairie Park. With additional indoor facilities, there is the potential to add year-round activities in the park. Current programs include: • Otsego Prairie Festival • Entertainment in the Park • Egg Hunt • Touch-a-Truck • Santa Day • T-Ball • Pumpkin Patch • Theater in the Park • Soccer • Girl Scout Meetings • Community Ed programming • Color run • Softball • Sports jamborees and tournaments • Pickleball • Twins softball clinic • Tuesday morning kids events during the summer • Sports sampler program City-wide Park System Considerations During the Prairie Park master planning process, there were several park facilities and amenities that were identified by community members as desired in Prairie Park. These facilities were considered but ultimately were not included in the master plan for Prairie Park. The following facilities should be kept in mind for future park improvements in other locations in the city: • Disc golf • Community center • Bicycle pump track • Large Athletic complex/tournament level facility • Amphitheater/performance space • Archery (potentially move the range to another park) IMPLEMENTATION PHASING & COST ESTIMATE 51 Operations & Maintenance Existing and future park and facility operations and maintenance activities will be performed by a combination of full-time employees (FTE) and summer seasonal workers. The table below identifies existing and potential future duties with anticipated staff responsible for duties. As new facilities are built, parks and recreation staff will need to take on more responsibilities and more workers will need to be hired to account for additional tasks. Efficiencies, such as automatic locks on buildings and restrooms, will be considered to reduce staffing burden. Park hours are sunrise to sunset. It is anticipated that after the completion of Phase 1 park improvements, the city would need to hire one additional seasonal worker annually to support operations and maintenance of new facilities (approximately $12,500 per year). Additional utility costs (water, sewer, electric) for each new park pavilion should also be considered (approximately $5,000 per year). After completion of Phase 2 park improvements, the city should hire a 2nd additional seasonal worker and one additional FTE (approximately $90,000 per year). These new employees would also support other parks and open space operations and maintenance in the city’s system, so the costs would not be isolated to Prairie Park alone. Total Estimate O&M cost increases: • After Phase 1 completion: $17,500 per year (one seasonal worker plus utilities) • After Phase 2 completion: $125,000 per year (one FTE plus two seasonal workers plus utilities) Facility O&M Activity Ballfields (4)Aglime raking and debris removal Mowing grass Soccer fields Mowing grass Trash pick up Parking lot maintenance, clearing New Park Pavilion(s)Year-round clean up of building and restrooms Locking and unlocking (consider automatic timed locks) Picnic Shelter, Pickleball courts, Basketball court Trash pick up and general debris removal Playground and Skatepark Playground and skate equipment inspections and upkeep Splashpad Equipment maintenance and pavement clearing Archery and RC Track General clean up of brush and debris Mowing grass Target and track maintenance and upkeep Equipment maintenance Daily oil and fuel checks before equipment is taken out Weekly checks and small fixes of mowers Annual service of mowers General groundskeeping and trail maintenance Daily rounds for trash clean-up and empty receptacles Weekly mowing and weed whipping May - October Weekly dog waste bag station restock and empty receptacles Tree trimming in late winter/early spring; Fallen tree removal after wind storms Tree planting in the spring Tree watering throughout the summer season Parking lots Snow plowing Stormsewer and gutter clean up and debris removal Hockey and ice skating rinks Making ice, clearing ice Dog Park and wooded trails Mowing/clearing soft surface trails for debris and fallen trees Fence checking and upkeep O&M Tasks OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 52 Cost Estimate The Prairie Park Master Plan cost estimate is organized by phases and are listed in 2024 dollars. The costs are high level, planning estimates, which include a 5% mobilization cost, 15% design and construction contingency, and 15% for design and engineering. The numbers are provided in order to plan and budget for future improvements. Each project will need to be designed in detail to determine existing conditions, exact quantities, and address project details. General park-wide and city-wide improvements, such as wayfinding signage, road updates and expansion, and trails along Nashua that are shown or listed in this master plan document are not included in the cost estimate. Cost estimate summary: Phase 1 (incl. contingency and design and engineering)$6,716,883 Phase 2 (incl. contingency and design and engineering)$9,556,434 Total estimate cost (in 2024 dollars)$16,273,317 Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Nap i e r Ave NE RC Track Hiking Trail Shelter Stormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields) Pave Parking Expand Parking Skate Park Adventure Playground Zip Line Park Pavilion Veterans Memorial Concrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash Pad Resurface Basketball Court GagaBall Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields (Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater Pond Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event Space Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works Expansion Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility Asphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft Phase 1 implementation areas IMPLEMENTATION PHASING & COST ESTIMATE 53 Description Qty. Unit Unit price Phase 1 Phase 2 Notes Removals: playground 1 LS 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ Consider reuse or donation of old play equipment Removal, grading, and restoration of sledding hill 1 LS 75,000.00$ 75,000.00$ Move / stockpile soils to southwest area of park for new sledding hill Common excavation and general grading 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Central Parking Lot: resurface existing 46,770 SF 3.00$ 140,310.00$ mill and overlay Central Parking Lot: expansion 18,652 SF 8.00$ 149,216.00$ includes curb and gutter Concrete Plazas 13,674 SF 11.00$ 150,414.00$ Stormwater allowance 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ includes pipe and catch basins Veterans Memorial‐relocated and upgraded 1 LS 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ Design tbd, allowance for stone, flags, landscaping Destination Playground 1 LS 1,183,385.00$ 1,183,385.00$ Nature play features, zip line, climbing; Cost includes PIP, EWF, sand, artificial turf, and shade structures Drinking Fountain 1 EA 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ Bldg 1: New Pavilion with restrooms and concessions 3,500 SF 800.00$ 2,800,000.00$ includes new utilities‐water and sewer New irrigation: around pavilion and splashpad 90,000 SF 1.00$ 90,000.00$ New trees 25 EA 750.00$ 18,750.00$ Common excavation and general grading 1 LS 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ Dog park removal and restoration 1 LS 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ New Soccer Fields Parking Lots 57,371 SF 8.00$ 458,968.00$ includes curb and gutter Soccer Field Lights on northern fields 4 EA 100,000.00$ 400,000.00$ Pickleball Courts: 4 new 1 LS 275,000.00$ 275,000.00$ Basketball Court‐‐resurface and new coating 1 LS 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ Skate Park‐equipment upgrades 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Skate Park: seating and shade 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Bldg 2: Winter Warming House/Concessions building 3,000 SF 800.00$ 2,400,000.00$ includes new utilities‐water and sewer Excavation and Earthwork 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Ballfields/Warming House Parking Lot 54,859 SF 8.00$ 438,872.00$ includes curb and gutter Ballfield updates 1 LS 850,000.00$ 850,000.00$ covered dugouts, netting, fencing, spectator updates, accessible paths Irrigation on ballfields ‐ new/upgraded 1 LS 305,000.00$ 305,000.00$ 4 fields‐ $60000 per field, added mainline, $15000. Booster pump, $50000. Tap and 4" backflow by mep or civil. Warming House and Parking Lot Outdoor Lighting 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Hockey Rinks (concrete surface)1 EA 200,000.00$ 200,000.00$ Hockey Rink Lighting 1 LS 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ New Dog Park: Fencing 2,823 LF 20.00$ 56,460.00$ New Dog Park: soft surface trails 2,712 LF 20.00$ 54,240.00$ New Parking Lot near dog park 21,778 SF 8.00$ 174,224.00$ includes curb and gutter Bldg 3: Covered Shelter near dog park 1 EA 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ Archery range: relocation 1 LS 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ RC track: relocation 1 LS 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ Sledding hill: rebuild in SW area of park 1 LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ utilize cut from existing sledding hill, building foundations, and new parking areas. Prairie restoration areas 1 AC 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ north of RC track Stormwater allowance 1 LS 60,000.00$ 60,000.00$ untilize infiltration areas and rain gardens where feasible Mill and overlay existing paved trails 5,479 LF 22.00$ 120,538.00$ all paved trails 10' wide Concrete Sidewalk ‐ 8' width 6,848 SF 11.00$ 75,328.00$ New Bituminous Trails ‐ 10' width 2,509 LF 90.00$ 225,810.00$ Pedestrian‐scale lighting allowance 1 LS 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ Subtotal 4,837,075.00$ 6,881,940.00$ Mobilization (5%)241,853.75$ 344,097.00$ Construction + Design Contingency (15%)761,839.31$ 1,083,905.55$ Design and Engineering (15%)876,115.21$ 1,246,491.38$ Total 6,716,883.27$ 9,556,433.93$ Project Total 16,273,317.20$ Otsego Prairie Park Cost Estimate Concept Estimate 07.10.2024 Phase 1 Projects Phase 2 Projects Prairie Park Master Plan Cost Estimate (2024) OTSEGO PRAIRIE PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT 54