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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Manager
DATE: January 14, 2015
RE: 2015 Capital Improvement Projects
At a work session between on January 12, 2015 City staff and the City Council reviewed
the 2015- 2019 Capital Improvement Plan. The current plan does not go before the
Council for approved until the January 26th, 2015, however if approved the following
projects will be moving forward in 2015.
70th Street Trail
The initial phase of this trail was completed in 2014 which connected Maciver to Martin
Farms Avenue NE. Phase two of this project will have the trail continue from Martin
Farms Avenue NE. to Odean Avenue, once this section is complete the 70th Street trail
will add approximately 2.75 miles of trail into the City's inventory, additional phases will
be added in 2017 and 2018.
90th Street Trail & Crosswalks
Increased use of Prairie Park has increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic along 90th
Street. In order to provide a safe pedestrian route, the City's trial system will be
extended on the south side of 90th Street along the length of Prairie Park. Gearly
marked crosswalks with solar powered lighted signs will also be installed at the parking
lots at the soccer field complex and the dirt parking lot east of City Hall.
Norin Landing
The DNR established a designated boat landing to the Mississippi River at Kadler
Avenue. The existing boat landing consists of an unimproved gravel water access with
provision of parking or other amenities. The City acquired additional property through
park dedication as part of the Norin Landing development consistent with the
recommendations of the Future Parks and Trails Plan. A concept plan and cost
estimate to improve the boat land and add passive site amenities have been approved
by the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council. Plans and specifications
were prepared and approved for construction of the boat landing and vehicle parking
areas to be constructed in partnership with the DNR using possible grant funding. The
project cost of $477,400 includes the improvements in the park, boat landing and
vehicle parking.
During the 2015 Capital Improvement Planning, the City Council directed staff to pursue
grant opportunities both through the DNR and other sources for the construction of the
park.
Wilson Property
Christian Builders, Inc. has submitted a sketch plan for subdivision of the 35.14 acre
property located at the northeast quadrant of Odean Avenue and 85th Street. The site
consists of two parcels, one is currently developed with a single family dwelling and two
detached accessory buildings. The sketch plan includes a 10 acre parcel for the existing
home and detached accessory buildings and nine single family lots generally one acre in
area.
The future Parks and Trails Plan identifies acquisition of Hall's Pond and the shoreline
adjacent to it for public use. However, Outlot A as shown on the sketch plan provides
only the area within the approximate Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of Hall's Pond
and a 30 foot corridor that is still within a delineated wetland with limited use for
natural trails or boardwalks. Dedication of land for a legitimate public purpose would
be the primary basis for allowing the proposed development in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan and City staff recommends that park dedication requirements for
the proposed development be satisfied as a combination of dedication of Outlot A to the
City and payment of a cash fee in lieu of land for the nine proposed lots. City staff is
developing a plan for a boardwalk within the wetland and will be working with the
developer to have it installed.
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The City accepted donation of 6.38 acres of land for development of a neighborhood
park within the Wildflowers Meadows subdivision based on the Future Parks and Trails
Plan. A concept plan for development of the neighborhood park was prepared to
provide equipment, facilities and amenities based on the park classification system in
the Comprehensive Plan and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission and
City Council.
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City Planner Licht has been in contact with the developer and is anticipating that plans
for the 3rd phase of Wildflower Meadows will be submitted soon. Once those plans are
submitted and formally approved, the planning phase of Wild Flowers Meadow park can
proceed.
Dog Park
One of the top priorities of the Parks and Recreation Commission over the past several
years has been the construction of a dog park. A dog park was also included in the
Prairie Park Master Plan which was revised in 2013, and approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission and the City Council. The proposed dog park will be
approximately 100'x200', the CIP also allows for site amenities which City staff will be
working with Parks and Recreation Commission to select.
Exhibits:
A. 70th Street Trail Map
B. 90th Street and Crosswalk Plan
C. Norin Landing Concept Plan
D. Wildflower Meadows Concept Plan
E. Prairie Park Master Plan
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