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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 5, 2017(ALN a AIL 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. ♦ ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 ♦ (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 ♦ WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting January 5, 2017 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Oath of Office/Newly Appointed Commissioner 3. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2017 4. Appoint Representative to Andover Community Center Advisory Committee 5. Resident Forum 6. Agenda Approval 7. Approval of Minutes (12/1/16) — Regular Meeting 8. Consider Grant Application for Creekridge Park 9. Update on Joint Meeting with City Council 10. Outstanding Items/Maintenance Update 11. 12. Chair's Report 13.Adjournment 7:15 P.M. Or Shortly Thereafter Workshop Session A. Review 2016 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart/Park Zone D B. Discuss Parks and Open Space Plan/16-39D C. Adjournment 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV To: Park and Recreation Commission CC: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director DOB David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer From: Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician Subject: 9 Update on Grant Application for Creekridge Park Date: January 5. 2017 INTRODUCTION Staff wanted to inform the Park and Recreation Commission that it is applying for a Conservation Partners Legacy Metro Cycle Grant for habitat enhancement in Creekridge Park. DISCUSSION Creekridge Park is in need of some management. It is full of the non-native, invasive species buckthorn and has a high number of trees that have broken branches, are leaning and many that have fallen down. This natural park could benefit from some maintenance aAd plantings to improve diversity, wildlife habitat and aesthetics. Its close proximity to the wetland banking site and Kelsey Round Lake Park make it a good candidate for such a grant. BUDGETIMPACT The anticipated amount the City will apply for is $20,000. If awarded, the City would be required to contribute a 10% match, which could either be cash or in-kind funds. ACTION REQUESTED No action is necessary as this is for updating purposes only. Res e�sub fitted, ameron Kyto en Natural Resources Technician Attachments: pictures of site C j VIA,; 1 WA µ T da t" e t s i. rte'"•.. '4R4 •x'� A re x:c 1 j F J r t a w s» °wa sl +'�'FAgPy�.w V V" 3g Y wY ANLb 6jOlk 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer1 FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 9. Update of Joint Meeting with City Council DATE: January 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION This item is in regards to the scheduled joint meeting with the City Council on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. DISCUSSION The joint meeting has been tentatively scheduled with the City Council which will start at 6:00 pm. To date the following items are scheduled to be discussed: • Review Draft Plan of Fox Meadows Park/14-15 • Update of the Park Comprehensive Plan • Discuss 2018-2022 CIP for Parks and the Future of the City Park System If the Park and Recreation Commission have any other items that you would like to discuss, please let staff know so they can be added to the agenda. ACTION REQUIRED This item is in regards to the scheduled joint meeting with the City Council on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas T Y� O F O YTE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineera5UB FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director SUBJECT: 10. Review Outstanding Items/Maintenance Update DATE: January 5, 2017 Issues list as of 12/30/16 COMPLETED PROJECTS — ON-GOING PROJECTS - • Update of Park Dedication Improvement Fund Ouarterly Report — Next quarterly report will be on the January 19th meeting agenda. • Update of Quarterly Sheriff's Department Report on Park Patrol & Vandalism — Next quarterly report will be on the January 19th meeting agenda. • Andover Lions Park — The existing playground equipment has been removed and the site has been graded. The Parks Maintenance Department staff will be installing the equipment in the spring. • Fox Meadows Park — The City Council has approved a resolution ordering of the plans and specifications (grading and irrigation well). At this point the draft grading plan will be presented at a joint meeting between the City Council and the Park Commission on Tuesday, January 24th at 6 pm. An update on the well will also discussed. Staff has met with the well designer (WSB) to get the process started. • Shadowbrook East Park — The new playground equipment for 5-12 years olds has been delivered to the City. The City will need to cover about $10,000 for some of the equipment and the deductible. Most of the cost to replace the equipment will be covered by insurance. • Chesterton Commons Park —Staff will be meeting to explore playground options with the neighborhood on January 19, 2017. • Update on Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart/Zone D — Item is on the agenda to review Zone D. ON -HOLD PROJECTS — None at the time. UPDATE OF ANDOVER COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD — Commissioner Butler OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST — Update of Park Signage Along County Roads/City Streets —Staff has submitted a plan to the Anoka County Highway Department of the parks that we are recommending to help the public find their way to a specific park. Attached is a list of parks that staff is asking the ACED for approval (the list also includes open space property that currently does not have any signage at this point). The parks that have fields available are on the list. Some of the City parks are not on the list since they are adjacent to a County Road or City street and are easy to find. If the sign locations are approved they would be installed sometime this spring or summer. Staff is also confirming with Anoka County Highway Department who is responsible for the cost for making and installing the sign. • Kelsey Round Lake Park -- Staff has received approval from the City Council to apply for a MNDNR grant (Outdoor Recreation Grant Program) for trail construction on the west side of the park. Application is due March 31, 2017. • ASN Trail -- Staff has received approval from the City Council to apply for a MNDNR grant (Local Trail Connections Grant Program) for trail construction from Kensington Estates development to Andover Station North Ball Field Facility. Application is due March 31, 2017. • Update of Pedestrian Trails — The trails that are planned for the next 3 years are as follows: ❖ 2017- Crosstown Blvd NW between Bunker Lake Blvd NW and 140th Avenue NW. ❖ 2018- Andover Blvd NW between Bluebird Street NW and Vale Street NW. ❖ 2019- ASN Trail from Kensington Estates to ASN Ball Field Facility. Note: Staff has received approval from the City Council to apply for a MNDNR grant (Local Trail Connections Program). Application is due March 31, 2017. • Update of the Reconstruction of Bunker Lake Boulevard from Crane Street NW to Jefferson Street NE in Ham Lake — The project will be rebid sometime this winter with construction starting in the spring of 2017. • Update of Scheduling Park and Recreation Commission meeting at a City Park or Facility — The Commission will need to determine if you would like to have a meeting at one of the City parks in 2017. If you have any questions or comments regarding any of the items mentioned above or any items relating to parks or projects, feel free to contact Todd Haas or Dave Berkowitz at the City. Staff recommends the Commission continue reviewing the City Council meeting minutes that you receive by e-mail as to discussions of various projects the City Council has been working on or is considering. Note: If you have any items that you would like to add to the list, let me know at the meeting. Weekly Parks Maintenance Update 12/03/16 • Trash service in all parks. • Completed assessment of parks inventory for section "D". • Started dormant seeding high traffic athletic fields. • Removed fallen tree from trail at Lunds North Park. • Worked on grading at Andover Lions playground site in preparation of playground installation next spring. • Completed Toro PolarTrac cab conversions. • Planted four trees at Rose Park per a service request. • Completed annual reviews of full-time staff. 12/10/16 • Continue winter tree pruning at Sunshine Park. • Started flooding ice rinks December 7th during the day shift. • Completed repairs of Sunshine Kiosks. • Cleaned up and prepped all warming houses for winter skating season. • Removed tree from path leading into Dalske Open Space. • Put together ball field benches for Timber Trails and Lions Park that will be installed in the spring. • Started construction on three new picnic tables. 12/17/16 • Continue flooding ice skating rinks overnight and during day shift. • Supervisor attended tour of new maintenance facility in Washington County 12/15. • Cleaned up and prepped all warming houses for upcoming ice skating season. Set out picnic tables at each warming house. • Trash service for priority and high traffic areas. • Updated trail snow removal maps. • Snow removal of trails, rinks and other areas, as needed. 12/24/16 • Continue flooding ice rinks overnight and during day shift. • Cleaned up and prepped all warming houses for opening on 12/20/16. • Put out and set up all hockey nets. • Completed trash service for priority and high traffic areas. • Installed signs at Dalske's Open Space. • Snow removal of trails, rinks and other areas as needed. Signs Proposed along County Roads Zone A • Hawkridge Park (6A) • Pine Hills South Park (8A) would be on one sign with Pine Hills North • Timber Rivers Park (9A) • Timber Trails Park (I OA) • Pine Hills North (11A) would be on one sign with Pine Hills South Park Zone B • Maple View Park and Open Space (28B) • Dalske Woodlands Open Space (27B) Zone C • Kelsey Round Lake Park (36C) (Park Guide Signs along County Roads already exists) • Rose Park (44C) • Strootman Park (46C) • Terrace Park (47C) Zone D • Andover Station North Ball Field Facility (60D) 2 signs each along Bunker Lake Blvd NW and Hanson Blvd NW • Eveland Fields (67D) • Hills of Bunker Lake West Park (71D) Can we place a sign on the same sign as ASN Ball Field Facility? • Oak Bluff Park (75D) • Prairie Knoll Park (76D) • Shadowbrook East Park (80D) Signs Proposed along City Streets Zone C • Northwoods East Park (40C) &L't-'NDOVEIV'7�1 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer-DD3 FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: A. Review 2016 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart/Park Zone D DATE: January 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review 2016 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart for Zone D. DISCUSSION A copy of the most current 2016 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart for Zone D is located in the side pocket of the meeting packet from December 1, 2016. Note: Please bring this spreadsheet with you to the meeting. This spreadsheet only identifies the parks that are located in Zone D of the City Parks Map. The Parks Maintenance Department updated the left column of the spreadsheet (Existing) so the Commission has an idea of what.currently exists in each park. The middle column of the spreadsheet (Future Facilities) are items that will be used to determine Park Dedication Fee which items that were discussed last year as suggested by the Park and Recreation Commission. The right column of the spreadsheet is replacement items that are being recommended to be replaced over the next 5 years by the Parks Maintenance Department. A copy of the replacement items are attached with the spreadsheet. If no changes are recommended at this time for the parks in Zone D, the Parks Maintenance Department will now be verifying all Zones (A -D) for consistency on current pricing for both existing items in each park and for the future park improvements. Once staff has had an opportunity to do this for all Zones A -D, the spreadsheet will bring this back for final review. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review 2016 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart for Zone D. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: B. Discuss Parks and Open Space Plan/16-39D DATE: January 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the draft Parks and Open Space Plan. DISCUSSION Attached are the following items for your review and comment: A copy of the Parks and Open Space Goals, Objectives and Policies which is located in Chapter One of the current City Comprehensive Plan titled "Foundation of the Comprehensive Plan". No changes were recommended by staff. A copy of the Draft Parks and Open Space Plan which will be located in the City Comprehensive Plan (currently it is Chapter Five of the City's Comprehensive Plan). The changes that are being recommended by staff are identified in red. Updated maps and tables are also included. A couple of these maps and/or tables may be updated prior to the final version being submitted to Metropolitan Council for their review later in 2017. If you have any changes please bring those suggestions to the meeting so they can be discussed further by the entire Park and Recreation Commission members. If you would like to review the overall City Comprehensive plan, please visit the City of Andover's website: http://www.andovennn.gov/179/Pians-Reports-Resources ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the draft Parks and Open Space Plan. Respectfully submitted, e�'14AP - Todd J. Haas Attachments: Parks and Open Space Goals, Objectives and Policies; Draft Parks and Open Space Plan 660WE Zoos Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter One: Foundation of the Comprehensive Plan NDOVE 2017 Comprehensive Plan Update Water Resources Goals, Objectives and Policies These goals, objectives and policies are included within the City of Andover Water Resource Management Plan and Water Supply Plan. These are separate documents that have been adopted as a component of the Comprehensive Plan. Parks and Open Space Goals, Objectives and Policies Goal 1: Provide parks and facilities that meet present park needs and plan for the future needs of the city Objectives: a. Maintain and upgrade current park facilities b. Evaluate existing conditions and future growth projections to determine the types of parks and facilities needed to complete the park system C. Provide more passive recreation opportunities d. Provide fora balance among active and passive recreation areas and activities e. Provide recreation facilities for all age groups and abilities within the city f. Design and maintain recreation areas with appropriate lighting, landscaping, parking, and shelter design g. Consider the Site Selection Criteria established in the Parks and Open Space Plan and the standards of the National Recreation and Park Association in the planning and design of the park system Policies: • Implement a maintenance schedule for the grounds and facilities within the current park system • Aggregate resources from local, state and federal sources to complete planned improvements as scheduled in the Capital Improvement Plan • Maintain and Update the Park Study as a guide for the number, size, type and location of parks and facilities needed to complete the park system to serve the needs of residents CIry 0 1 )UVE 2017 Comprehensive Plan Update • Accept only lands suitable for park and recreation purposes as fulfillment of the parkland dedication requirements. • Utilize the Capital Improvement Plan to schedule replacement of existing park facilities and installation of new facilities. • Utilize the Park and Recreation Commission to advise the Council on matters relating to parks, recreation and park facilities. • Work cooperatively with other organizations and government agencies to enhance local and regional park systems. Goal 2: Promote, protect, preserve and enhance the City's natural and open space for the enjoyment of residents, protection of water and air quality and the preservation of wildlife habitat Objectives: a. Consider development of passive, nature -related recreation or conservancy areas on sites found to be suitable for these purposes. b. Identify appropriate areas for preservation through analysis of natural features, the Site Selection Criteria established in the Parks and Open Space Plan and the Land Use Plan. C. Plan for and Provide connections with the park and trail systems in a manner that both preserves and allows public enjoyment of natural areas. d. Seek to provide buffer areas adjacent to significant natural resources and park. Policies: • Work collaboratively with property owners in the preservation of open space. • Implement a maintenance schedule for the grounds within the current open space property. • Permanently protect open space with conservation easements, even when fee title acquisition and other methods are used. • Prepare, implement and monitor the effectiveness of conservation plans that address the specific characteristics of the various types of natural areas. • Utilize the Open Space Advisory Commission to advise the Council on matters concerning preservation of open space. c11' V os INDOVE- 2017 Comprehensive Plan Update Prevent incompatible land uses from locating adjacent to parks and open space areas through implementation of the Land Use Plan and zoning regulations. • Work cooperatively with other organizations and government agencies to acquire and enhance open space areas within the City. 13 c i r r u v NDOVE 2017 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter Five: Parks and Open Space Plan OVE zo» Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter Five: Parks and Open Space Plan The City of Andover provides a variety of recreation opportunities to its residents through implementation of the Parks and Open Space Plan. The City recognizes that the anticipated growth in population will increase demands on existing facilities and programs. This chapter provides description of the various parks and recreation facilities, the tools used to plan the park system and also establishes site selection criteria for both parks and open space. Goals, policies and objectives are presented in Chapter One: Foundation of the Comprehensive Plan. Parks The City contains 65 72 parks and open space property ranging in size from under an acre to more than 100 acres. Anoka County operates two regional parks that serve Andover residents. There are no State or Federal parks within the city limits. Figure 5.1 shows the location of all parks and trails within the City. Figure 5.2 identifies the type of facilities in each park or open space. Types of Parks The Metropolitan Council has categorized local and regional parks according to factors such as size, use, service area, location and site attributes (Figure 5.(Table 3.1). All types of local facilities can be found within the City including mini -parks, neighborhood parkslplaygrounds, community playfields, and community parks, local linear parks, trails, corridors and parkways. The City uses these categories in the selection of park locations to ensure a variety of park types and facilities are available to serve the needs of residents. Regional Parks The two regional parks that serve Andover residents are Bunker Hills Regional Park and Rum River Central Regional Park (Figure 54 5_3). • Bunker Hills Regional Park Bunker Hills Regional Park is a 1600 acre regional park reserve located in the southeast corner of Andover and extends into the adjacent cities of Blaine, Coon Rapids and Ham Lake. The park includes a variety of passive and active recreation facilities such as picnic areas and pavillions, campgrounds, playgrounds, dog park, disc golf, an indoor and outdoor archery range; a water park with multiple slides, a sand play area, a proposed lazy river, plus a wave pool; native prairie, wetland, oak savannah areas, a small lake, shade plant gardens, abundant wildlife, hiking, biking, horse and cross country skiing trails, a veterans memorial, and an 4-9 27 -hole professional golf course. A horse stable and arena offer riding lessons, trail rides, hayrides and campfire opportunities. The Bunker Hills Activities Center An aGtiVities Gente offer's public meeting rooms and offices full time County park staff. A year-round full service restaurant with banquet and meeting facilities near the south end of the County park offers seasonal theatre and serves as the golf course clubhouse. An overall master plan for the park is available from the Anoka County Park & Recreation Department. More information can also be found on their website: www.anokacountyparks.com 1 EL"EAT5 INUI AV F. Ain BIRDS T A EES A iE �j A, H, wi! i City Map Key for Parks & City Features AA Al -11 All An A AA_ I, AA I Al —I Ann 111 . I vu will ­11ACIAll AAA A A. A An - A _IAAA­ All Ad- "nil All I.. A ._AAAAAAA1A_ All -11 A Al A Al I— .1. 7 Z, IAAA IA___ I..- IT ,-A .Anni All nl ==1 AA All A A. .—A In"'AdAlAI'LIA .1 A City Fmtul A ,Al1AAl•An L 11ASilill Lr L E G E N D PARRS A TRAILS ope. Sp.. Ill LAI. MAP 5 Pah Ill A City FIAT es Al City Map Key for Parks & City Features AA Al -11 All An A AA_ I, AA I Al —I Ann 111 . I vu will ­11ACIAll AAA A A. A An - A _IAAA­ All Ad- "nil All I.. 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Y4 to Yz mile Neighborhood Area for intense recreational activities such as field games, court games, radius to serve a population < 25 acres Physiography suited for intense Proximity to elementary park/playground crafts, apparatus area, skating, of 4,000 — development. schools. neighborhood centers. 5,000 (one - -. neighborhood) _._ _... _. .----- -- ----- ..... _.......... ............ .......__ .._... ..._.. Area for intense recreational facilities 3 - 5 Physiography Proximity to secondary Community such as athletic fields and swimming neighborhoods 25 - 50 acres suited for intense schools and other public playfield pools; could include a neighborhood or one development. facilities. use. community .------- _ ....... _... . __......_.-._....._...,.__ . _ -- . _...... .....- . __.--_.__...- _...._ Area of natural or ornamental quality -__-------- 3-5 Affords natural for outdoor recreation such as walking, neighborhoods 25 -100 acres features with varied Proximity to community Community park sitting, picnicking; could have viewing,p or one physiographic facilities and resources. some field and court games. community interest. Area of natural or ornamental quality Affords natural Proximity to community County park for outdoor recreation such as walking, County 25 - 100 acres features with varied physiographic facilities and resources and/or viewing, sitting, picnicking; could have where resource occurs. some field and court games. —.. - - ......... -- - ........ _ _...._._ ..-._.-- interest. . - Area of natural quality such as watercourses and wetlands that Natural resources that are preserved for environmental or Municipality, Variable, based merit preservation Conservancy aesthetic benefits to the community townshipcounty on extent of and that would be Where resource occurs. lands and/or because of the negative , resources negatively affected by environmental or economic effects of development. development in them. Metropolitan Council 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan f� '' ....... . -. Table 3-1 Classification ....... . ._ _........ _... ._ System for Local and Regional ....... -................ _. _...__ Facilities --� ... ..- Component Use Service Area Size Site Attributes Site Location On or off-road trails Where needed to link Area developed for on or more varying A neighborhood Contained within one city that may or may not neighborhoods to components of the local or regional Local linear parks, modes of recreational travel such as or several or township. traverse scenic areas recreation system and/or trail, corridors and hiking, biking, snowmobiling, horseback neighborhoods Width and length while assuring the community facilities such as parkways riding, cross-country skiing, canoeing in a city or minimums vary trail treadway has no schools, libraries, commercial and driving. township by locality. adverse effect on the areas and to link to adjacent neural resource base. municipalities. Often found adjacent to major On or off-road trails roadways within the county. Area developed for on or more varying Several Traverses one or more that may or may not Other locations where needed to link cities to components County linear parks, trail,hiking, modes of recreational travel such as cities and/or municipalities. traverse scenic areas while assuring the of the local or regional corridors and biking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, canoeing townships in a Width and length trail treadway has no recreation system and/or community facilities such as parkways and driving. county. minimums vary by county. adverse effect on the schools, libraries, commercial neural resource base. areas and to link to adjacent counties. Regional Facilities Complete natural Area of natural or ornamental quality for nature -oriented outdoor recreation 3 - 5 200 - 500 acres setting contiguous to water bodies or Where natural resource Regional park such as picnicking, boating, fishing, communities (100 minimum) watercourses where occurs—particularly water. swimming, camping and trail uses. ...... _.._ ----- possible. __._ ........._..... - - _- --........__ Area of natural quality for nature- 1000 + acres; Diversity of unique Regional park oriented outdoor recreation such as viewing and studying nature, wildlife County, multi- sufficient area to encompass resources, such as topography, lakes, Where natural resource reserve habitat, conservation, swimming, county area the resource streams, marshes, occurs. picnicking, hiking, boating, camping and envisioned for flora, fauna. trail uses. preservation. __._____.._____.._......... Metropolitan Council 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan Page ' Table 3-1 Classification System for Local and Regional Facilities Component Use -- Service Area- Size Site Attributes Site Location Regional Area of natural quality for County, multi- 1000 + acres; suff cient area Diversity of unique resources, Where natural resource park reserve nature -oriented outdoor county area to encompass the resource such as topography, lakes, occurs. recreation such as viewing and envisioned for preservation. streams, marshes, f ora, fauna. studying nature, wildlife habitat, conservation, swimming, picnicking, hiking, boating, camping and trail uses. Regional Area developed for one or more The entire Suff cient corridor When feasible, off-road trails Preferably adjacent to destination varying modes of nonmotorized metropolitan width to protect natural that utilize human made and/ high quality natural areas. trail recreational travel such as region resources and can safely or natural linear resources such The trail treadway should hiking, biking, horseback riding, accommodate trail use. as utility corridors, railroad and be placed where it has cross-country skiing, and Suff cient length to be a highway rights of way, stream / no adverse impact on the canoeing. destination itself, or to serve river valleys, or at the edges of natural resource base. as a link between regional forest or prairie. On -road trails parks system units. are acceptable when off-road trails are not feasible. Regional Area developed for one or more The entire Suff cient corridor When feasible, off-road trails Linkages between linking trail varying modes of nonmotorized metropolitan width to protect natural that utilize human made and/ components of the regional recreational travel such as region resources and can safely or natural linear resources such parks system. When hiking, biking, horseback riding, accommodate trail use. as utility corridors, railroad and feasible, linking trails cross-country skiing, and Suff cient length to link highway rights of way, stream / should attempt to connect canoeing. regional parks system units. river valleys, or at the edges of to population, economic forest or prairie. On -road trails and social centers along are acceptable when off-road its route. The trail treadway trails are not feasible. should be placed where it has no adverse impact on the natural resource base. Special Area that preserves, maintains Local- Specif c standard applicable Appropriate to particular special Where most advantageous recreation and provides specialized or (municipalities, to desired feature. recreation feature. for the special recreation feature single -purpose recreational townships) feature and the overall park activities such as golf course, Regional- system. nature center, marina, zoo, (metropolitan conservatory, arboretum, area) display gardens, arena, gun club, downhill ski area, and sites of historic or archeological signif Cance. Metropolitan Council 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan N� ub A I NI 2017 Comprehensive Plan Update • _Rum River Central Regional Park Rum River Central Regional Park is a 434 acre regional park located adjacent to the northwest corner of the city on the west bank of the Rum River. A substantial improvement project completed in 1999 allowed the park to reopen with picnic areas and pavilion, playground equipment, boat/canoe launch and fishing deck, canoe campsites, as well as hiking, biking, horse and cross country skiing trails. Expansion of the park area has been discussed by the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission. This expansion would likely not affect adjacent residential property within Andover due to the park being separated by the Rum River. An overall master plan for the park is available from the Anoka County Park & Recreation Department. More information can also be found on their Website: www.anokacountyparks.com Regional Trails The two regional trails that pass through Andover are the Central Anoka County Regional Trail and the Rum River Regional Trail (Fig 4) as identified in the Metropolitan Council's 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan. Funding for these trails is provided by city, county, state and/or federal sources. Figure B 5_3 shows the location of these trails in the city. A county wide trails map is available from the Anoka County Parks Department and also from their website: www.anokacountyparks.com • Central Anoka County Regional Trail This Currently this trail in Andover extends along Bunker Lake Boulevard and will at some point in the future connect Bunker Hills Regional Park west to the Mississippi West County Park in the City of Anoka and to the east into Linwood Township. Presently+here are two none in the trail vyithin Andrnyer One exists hefi.Veen gunLer Hills Park and Hansen Qeuleyard to the west A nertion of this trail will he aonstn sated with the Hanson Rei leyard Imnreverrment nrejeot with u cemnletion in 2008 However a safe aressing of the B Arlington Nerthern , Regional Dart The seaand gap i between ReURd Lake Boulevard and 7*1 Avenue. This trail segment will likely he aoastn Gted at the time this seration of . cr vTzrrracyrrra..Tr-v+m--mccrS--vc�vri�cruvccaZcr-crTcrmc-.rnv--ocoavnvr • Rum River Regional Trail This trail presently exists south of the intersection of Bunker Lake Boulevard and 7th Avenue and continues south to the Mississippi River Regional Trail to provide a continuous route that connects with the Minneapolis park system. The Rum River Regional Trail is planned to extend north along 7�h Avenue to the Rum River Central Regional Park in the future. Recreation Facilities Recreation facilities are an essential component of active use parks. The development of recreation facilities requires an understanding of community needs based on population, service radius, and space requirements. Standards established by the ci ror NDW 2017 Comprehensive Plan Update National Recreation and Parks Association provide guidelines for such development. The City has used these guidelines in the preparation of a Park Study with community input. This document evaluates the present park system and facilities and uses growth projections from the Land Use Plan to determine the steps necessary to complete the park system. The Park Study is updated regularly and determines not only community park needs, but also establishes the annual park dedication fees that pay for the needed park improvements. The park dedication fees are based on a combination of needs from all new development, including residential, commercial and industrial. Additionally, the city maintains a detailed list of park facilities including their type, age and expected life. This list aids routine maintenance of facilities and is used to determine the types of facilities and improvements that need to be included in the Capital Improvement Plan. Open Space ^'Rf9 the Land for preservation of open space is necessary has been purchased (utilizing an approved bond referendum) to protect natural areas from development, as well as to protect water and air quality and to preserve wildlife habitat. The City has worked cooperatively with a variety of resource protection organizations to enhance natural areas within the existing park system and open space properties and to protect floodplain and wetlands. in 2006 endeyer reeident6 approved a -bond ref.. endum to The Seansil subsequeRtly established an City's Open Space Advisory Commission is responsible for evaluating the enhancement and protection of the open sace property and providing recommendations to the City Council to develop preservation recommendations. The Commission, in cooperation with the Anoka Conservation District, will continue on an as needed basis prepare a natural resource inventory as a basis for these recommendations. Open Space Evaluation and Site Selection Criteria If there are future opportunities in acquiring open space property, the following criteria are used to properly evaluate sites for open space preservation. The City of Andover will evaluate sites for open space preservation opportunities based on the following criteria: 1. The area provides an opportunity to protect and preserve significant local natural resources, including: a. Sensitive groundwater areas b. Natural hydrological systems c. Native plant communities d. Buffer areas adjacent to lakes, streams and wetlands e. Buffer areas adjacent to upland natural plant and animal communities f. Lands important as wildlife or corridors g. Threatened or endangered species of plants or animals h. Other notable features, including historical, educational, archaeological, aesthetic, and other features 7 IT OVE 2017 Comprehensive Plan Update 2. The area to be protected is sufficient in size to preserve and enhance natural resources. 3. The area presents an opportunity to protect significant natural resources that would otherwise be negatively affected by development, land use change or negligence. 4. The area provides opportunities for passive recreation and observation of the natural environment. 5. The area provides views of the natural environment along transportation corridors including roads and trails. 6. Other factors may be considered, including the amount of similar resources that exist, the location of the area, the amount of funding available, and others. The Open Space Advisory Commission will establish an objective system for recommending selection of sites. Park Land Site Selection Criteria The City has established criteria to evaluate sites for their potential to fulfill the needs identified by the plans and studies described earlier in this chapter. The following criteria are used to properly evaluate sites for the location of parks, recreation facilities. 1. The area is in close proximity to particular natural resources, such as lakes, rivers and other unique features. 2. The area is sufficient in size to allow the user to experience the natural resource and enjoy compatible recreation activities without degrading the natural resource or the visitor's experience. 3. The area is suitable for recreation opportunities that complement those provided by other city parks and county and regional agencies. 4. The area is geographically located to fulfill and not duplicate the type of park and facilities needed to serve the present needs of residents and the needs of the long range projected population in the service area. 5. The area is located where it will be easily accessible. 6. The area is physically suitable for types of facilities that are needed in the service area. 7. The Area has sufficient size and flexibility to provide a variety of recreation opportunities and the capacity to be adapted to the changing needs of residents in the future. I 1 '1 % l) L' ND2017 Comprehensive Plan 8. The area can provide linkage to the trail system, open space corridors or other parks. Implementation The Park Study summarizes the types of parks and facilities that are needed to complete the park system. The park facilities maintenance list and policies track the condition and useful life of the existing facilities. These documents are used to determine the improvements that need to be included in the City's Capital Improvement Plan. As described earlier in this chapter, the Park and Recreation Commission and City Council make decisions about the location of new parks based on needs identified in the Park Study goals, objectives and policies of this plan and the selection criteria established in this chapter. These goals will be implemented based on overall public policy and finance considerations. Acquisition of Parks and Open Space To assure protection and availability of public land, the City of Andover shall utilize various methods of acquisition, including but not limited to: 1. Park dedication 2. City purchase 3. County, regional, state or federal funding 4. Conservation easements 5. Purchase or transfer of development rights 6. Assistance and/or cost-sharing with other agencies 7. Donations/bequests 8. Actions by conservation organizations and foundations 9. Tax forfeited land 9 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVE RMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Add-on. Consider Changes to Hockey Tournament Application/Andover Huskies Winter Classic DATE: January 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION" The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider approving changes for the Annual Andover Huskies Winter Classic Tournament at the City Complex Outdoor Hockey Rinks as requested by the Andover Huskies Youth Hockey Association (AHYHA). DISCUSSION Attached is request from the AHYHA Winter Classic Director to change the dates of the Winter Classic to the following days: Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 5 pm to close at City Complex Outdoor Hockey Rinks (both east and west rink). Friday, January 13, 2017 from 5 pm to close at City Complex Outdoor Hockey rinks (both east and west rink). Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 8 am to 6 pm at City Complex Outdoor Hockey rinks (both east and west rink). The dates that were previously approved were January 13-15 (Friday thru Sunday). AHYHA has been coordinating with the Public Works Parks Maintenance Department about rink maintenance and site setup for the Winter Classic. ACTION REQUIRED The Park & Recreation Commission is requested to approve the changes for the Annual AHYHA Winter Classic at the City Complex Outdoor Hockey Rink Facility. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas cc: Blair Buccicone, AHYHA Tournament Director (copy sent by e-mail) Nick Giacomini, AHYHA Tournament Director (copy sent by e-mail) Attachment: Request from Winter Classic Director; Revised 2016-17 Hockey Schedule; Information that will be posted at each warming houses Todd Haas From: Jeannette DeWandeler <jeannette.dewandeler@ahyha.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 2:58 PM To: Blair Buccicone Cc: Todd Haas; Nick Giacomini Subject: Re: January 12 Prairie Knoll will be available. I had one team there at 5:30, but I can move them to a different rink. Jeannette On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 2:56 PM, Blair Buccicone <blair.buccicone c(r Ayha.com> wrote: Mr. Haas, As we discussed on the telephone, we've schedule games for the evening of 1/12/17, rather than taking up an entire day on 1/15. I've reached out to our outdoor ice guru to talk about clearing up any of our teams from some other outdoor rinks, preferably the northern ones. I'll be back in touch soon! Blair Jeannette DeWandeler Outdoor Rink Coordinator Andover Huskies Youth Hockey j eannette. dewandele rgahyha. c om ANDOVER HOCKEY RINK SCHEDULE WINTER 2016-2017 THU FRI MON TUE WED SAT SUN Prairie Knoll AHYHA AHYHA AHYHA 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM AHYHA AHYHA AHYHA 5:30-8:30 PM Hawk Ridge 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM AHYHA AHYHA Cr. Lk. School AHYHA 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM City Complex East AHYHA 5:30-8:30 PM City Complex West AHYHA AHYHA 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM I 1 *Friday, December 9, 2016 from 11:25 am -12:30 pm/Constance Homeschool Co-op * Thursday -Saturday, January 12-14, 2017/_8 am to closing/AHYHA Winter Classic /City Complex Outdoor Hockey Rink Complex (east & west rinks) Date Parks Coordinator NOTE: FAILURE TO USE THE RINKS 2 DAYS IN A ROW WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF RINKS Date of Preparation APPROVED: 11/17/2016 11 /17/2016 1/5/2017 REVISED: hockey.As Attention Hockey Players!! I Status of Hockey Rinks for January 12th -14th due to the AHYHA Winter Classic at the City Hall Outdoor Hockey Rinks If you are looking for a place to play open hockey because of the Winter Classic the following rinks are available: Prairie Knoll Park hockey rink is available January 12th -14th during normal warming house hours. • Hawkridge Park hockey rink is available January 13th & 14th during normal warming house hours. • Crooked Lake School hockey rink is available January 13th -14th during normal warming house hours. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Todd at 763-767-5131.