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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 15, 2022C I T Y O F NDOVE41 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting December 15, 2022 6:00 P.M. Meet at Andover City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (10-20-22 wk, 12-01-22) 4. Agenda Approval 5. Discuss Neighborhood Park Survey - Hills of Bunker Lake West 6. Discuss Neighborhood Park Survey - Hidden Creek East 7. Discuss Neighborhood Park Survey - Lund's North 8. Outstanding Items 9. Other Items or Updates 10. Chairs Report 11.Adjournment PARKAND RECREATION WORKSHOP MEETING — OCTOBER 20, 2022 MINUTES The Workshop Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lindahl on October 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Jim Lindahl, Commissioners Kristin Lackie, Tracy Strombeck, Reuben Ustimchuk, and Jake Widmyer Commissioners Absent: Sophia Newton and Shane Stenzel Also Present: Parks & Streets Operations Manager, Jason Baumunk Associate Planner, Jake Griffiths Others DISCUSS PARK RELATED FEES Mr. Griffiths discussed current park related fees on our fee schedule and discussed suggested changes by staff to the fee schedule. Rental fees are being discussed to be removed as it is no longer applicable. The commission supported this. Mr. Griffiths went through all the Park related fee schedules and applications with the Park & Recreation Commission that staff have been working on updating. The discussion was to add the damage deposits as listed on the applications to our fee schedule. The commission also recommended making the refundable damage deposit the same regardless of a profit or non- profit organization. Adjustments are going to be made for fees such as cost of use of lights. Staff is working with Connexus to determine an average cost er hour for lighting. Staff updated the Park & Recreation Commission on the updated plan for checking out keys to facilities. A short discussion was held about user fees for the associations of the park athletic facilities. Mr. Lindahl gave a brief history of why Andover has not charged user fees in the past. The Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes — October 20th, 2022 Page 2 suggestion was to have discussion with City Council at a joint meeting to see if there is any interest in pursuing the topic. All changes to applications, field use fees, and field use guidelines will be brought to the Park & Recreation Commission at a future date once staff has finished discussion on the items. Filed use applications and the difficulties staff has with getting applications submitted on time. It is the recommendation of staff and the commission to release the field use schedules regardless of all associations have their applications submitted. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jason Baumunk Parks & Streets Operations Manager N PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING — DECEMBER 1, 2022 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lindahl on December 1, 2022 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Jim Lindahl, Commissioners Kristin Lackie, Shane Stenzel, and Tracy Strombeck. Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Parks & Streets Operations Manager, Jason Baumunk Associate Planner, Jake Griffiths Others RESIDENT FOR UM No one appeared before the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 20, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion by Lackie, seconded by Strombeck, to approve the October 20, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OFAGENDA Motion by Stenzel, seconded by Strombeck, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. OUTSTANDING ITEMS 1. Completed Projects: Prairie Knoll hockey rink will be completed as soon as the fencing is finished. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — December 1, 2022 Page 2 2. On -going Projects: Kelsey Round Lake Park boardwalk is in the planning and design phase. Trail segment 1 acquiring easement. Rinks will start to flood. 3. On -Hold Projects: Bike/Youth Trail 4. Updates from Previous Meetings: 5. Other Items of Interest: 6. Parks Maintenance Update: presented in the staff report. CHAIR'S REPORT Nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Stenzel, seconded by Strombeck, to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Shari Kunza, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. PARK AND RECREATION WORKSHOP MEETING — DECEMBER 1, 2022 MINUTES The Workshop Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lindahl on December 1, 2022 6:05 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Jim Lindahl, Commissioners Kristin Lackie, Shane Stenzel, and Tracy Strombeck. Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Parks & Streets Operations Manager, Jason Baumunk Associate Planner, Jake Griffiths Others DISCUSS MEETING FREQUENCY Mr. Baumunk explained that meetings are scheduled when there are time sensitive items. He asked the Commission if they would like to meet more often. Commissioner Strombeck stated her concern was having a large balance in the Park Dedication Fund that is unallocated. She asked if there were projects the Commission was unaware of. Mr. Baumunk stated most of the projects are identified in the current list of park improvements from the Park Dedication Study. Commissioner Strombeck requested to allocate funds from Park Dedication beyond the five- year budget plan. Mr. Baumunk stated the Commission can plan projects beyond the 5-year plan. Chairperson Lindahl was interested in paying off the Community Center commitment from the Park Dedication Fund. Mr. Baumunk explained the City did look into it this past year and there wasn't a benefit to pay it off early. Commissioner Strombeck asked if the City could invest the funds from Park Dedication. Mr. Baumunk stated he will speak with finance. Commissioner Stenzel stated Park Dedication Funds can only be used for park projects and cannot be taken by other City departments. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes — December 1, 2022 Page 2 The Commission agreed to meet when there is business to discuss, but at minimum, meet once a quarter. DISCUSS PROGRAMMING FOR 2023 The Commission is requested to discuss programming opportunities in 2023. Mr. Baumunk explained the City does not have recreation staff in the Public Works Department. He would like the Commission to identify programs they want to run early so the City has time to identify staff and funding. Commissioner Stenzel asked if the Community Center staff can run programs. Mr. Baumunk stated the Community Center Director has his hands full operating the Community Center. Commissioner Stenzel stated the Park Fund contributes to the Community Center and he feels Community Center staff can program in the parks. Commissioner Stenzel recommended contracting with outside agencies to provide programs such as nature walks. He recommended the Conservation District as a possible contact. Commissioner Strombeck would like to see an outdoor Christmas Tree at City Hall with a firepit. She asked if they could have more than one movie. Mr. Baumunk explained staffing difficulties during the winter due to snow plowing. He stated he cannot commit Public Works staff to winter events due to all Public Works staff are needed during a snow event. Mr. Griffiths stated the programming budget is $10,000 and some cities spend tens of thousands on lighting ceremonies. He stated the City will evaluate the cost and see if they can have one in 2023. Chairperson Lindahl would like to see the cedar trees removed from Fox Hollow and replaced with landscaping. He stated the hill gets used for sledding and he would like to see it improved. Mr. Baumunk stated the City plans on putting up lights on trees on the City Hall campus. The Commission brainstormed ideas for programming: • Tree Lighting Ceremony/winter event • Nature programs • Two movies • Art in the Park • Music in the Park Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes — December 1, 2022 Page 3 • Yoga in the Park • Kayaking from Timber Rivers to Strootman • Little Library • Read to the Animals/Humane Society Mr. Baumunk asked the Commission to come up with more ideas and it will be discussed at the January meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Shari Kunza, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. LC I T Y 0 F NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commissioners CC: Dave Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer�3 Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager FROM: Jake Griffiths, Associate Planner SUBJECT: 5. Discuss Neighborhood Park Survey — Hills of Bunker Lake West DATE: December 15, 2022 DISCI JSgTON The Park & Recreation Commission is requested to review the neighborhood park survey results regarding possible improvements to Hills of Bunker Lake West park. Attached is a copy of the letter that was sent to the neighborhood, and a map showing the park location. As the survey is still open as of the writing of this report, Staff will provide an update to the Commission with the final results of the survey during the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED The Park & Recreation Commission is requested to review the results of the survey and provide direction to staff on how to proceed with improvements to the park. At a minimum, the existing playground should be replaced. <�e�spectfully subm' ted, . Jake Griffiths Associate Planner Attachments Letter Sent to Residents Park Location Map 9 C I T Y O F NNDOVE^ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV November 28, 2022 Re: Hills of Bunker Lake West Park Survey Dear Resident: The City of Andover is planning on replacing the existing playground at Hills of Bunker Lake West Park with new equipment in 2023 and would like your input regarding this, and other potential improvements to park. The fall zones around the new equipment will have new woodchips installed which is being done at most of the parks throughout Andover. The park location map is on the back side of this letter. The Park and Recreation Commission and the City would like to receive input from the neighborhood. There are two ways you can participate in completing the online survey. Your options are as follows: Visit the City of Andover's Website at http✓/www.andovermn.gov/and click on City Departments. Once you get to City Departments, click on Parks to find the survey. Or scan the QR code down below and it will automatically take you to the survey. For the Park and Recreation Commission to consider your comments, the survey must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022. You can also attend the December 15, 2022 Park & Recreation Commission meeting at 6:00pm at Andover City Hall to provide feedback. If you have questions about the survey or about the park in general or you do not have access to the internet, feel free to contact me at 763-767-5178 or email i.baumunkCc�andovermn.gov Sincerely, Jason Baumunk Parks & Streets Operations Manager ": l l . ... -C M. ..11.. 1 . 1 , . \ A / ... ,.. 4� P'1.....1. Date Created: November 23.2022 Disclaimer: The provider makes no representation or warranties with respect to the reuse of this data. 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commissioners CC: Dave Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer-E�3 Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager FROM: Jake Griffiths, Associate Planner SUBJECT: 6. Discuss Neighborhood Park Survey — Hidden Creek East DATE: December 15, 2022 DISCUSSION The Park & Recreation Commission is requested to review the neighborhood park survey results regarding possible improvements to Hidden Creek East park. Attached is a copy of the letter that was sent to the neighborhood, and a map showing the park location. As the survey is still open as of the writing of this report, Staff will provide an update to the Commission with the final results of the survey during the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED The Park & Recreation Commission is requested to review the results of the survey and provide direction to staff on how to proceed with improvements to the park. At a minimum, the existing playground should be replaced. �pectfully sub 'tted, Jake Griffiths Associate Planner Attachments Letter Sent to Residents Park Location Map AC I T Y O F NNDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV November 28, 2022 Re: Hidden Creek East Park Survey Dear Resident: The City of Andover is planning on replacing the existing playground at Hidden Creek East Park with new equipment in 2023 and would like your input regarding this, and other potential improvements to park. The fall zones around the new equipment will have new woodchips installed which is being done at most of the parks throughout Andover. The park location map is on the back side of this letter. The Park and Recreation Commission and the City would like to receive input from the neighborhood. There are two ways you can participate in completing the online survey. Your options are as follows: • Visit the City of Andover's Website at httpJ/www.andovermn.gov/ and click on City Departments. Once you get to City Departments, click on Parks to find the survey. • Or scan the QR code down below and it will automatically take you to the survey. For the Park and Recreation Commission to consider your comments, the survey must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022. You can also attend the December 15, 2022 Park & Recreation Commission meeting at 6:00pm at Andover City Hall to provide feedback. If you have questions about the survey or about the park in general or you do not have access to the internet, feel free to contact me at 763-767-5178 or email i. baumunk(a�andovermn.gov Sincerely, Jason Baumunk Parks & Streets Operations Manager Hidden Creek East Park Date Created: November 23, 2022 Disclaimer. The provider makes no representation or warranties with respect to the reuse of this data. a 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commissioners CC: Dave Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City EngineerT� Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager FROM: Jake Griffiths, Associate Planner SUBJECT: 7. Discuss Neighborhood Park Survey — Lund's North DATE: December 15, 2022 DISCUSSION The Park & Recreation Commission is requested to review the neighborhood park survey results regarding possible improvements to Lund's North park. Attached is a copy of the letter that was sent to the neighborhood, and a map showing the park location. As the survey is still open as of the writing of this report, Staff will provide an update to the Commission with the final results of the survey during the meeting. Previously, the neighborhood petitioned the City to install playground equipment in this park. The Commission reviewed the petition and recommended that a playground structure be installed as part of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process. $50,000 has been allocated for the improvements, which once installed will be the first time there is playground equipment in this park. ACTION REQUESTED The Park & Recreation Commission is requested to review the results of the survey and provide direction to staff on how to proceed with improvements to the park. At a minimum, new playground equipment should be installed in the park. spectfully submitted, Jake Griffiths Associate Planner Attachments Letter Sent to Residents Park Location Map 9 C I T Y O F NNDOVE^ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV November 28, 2022 Re: Lund's North Park Survey Dear Resident: The City of Andover is planning on installing new playground equipment at Lund's North Park in 2023 would like your input regarding this, and other potential improvements to park. The fall zones around the new equipment will have new woodchips installed which is being done at most of the parks throughout Andover. The park location map is on the back side of this letter. The Park and Recreation Commission and the City would like to receive input from the neighborhood. There are two ways you can participate in completing the online survey. Your options are as follows: • Visit the City of Andover's Website at http://Www.andovermn.gov/and click on City Departments. Once you get to City Departments, click on Parks to find the survey. • Or scan the QR code down below and it will automatically take you to the survey. For the Park and Recreation Commission to consider your comments, the survey must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022. You can also attend the December 15, 2022 Park & Recreation Commission meeting at 6:00pm at Andover City Hall to provide feedback. If you have questions about the survey or about the park in general or you do not have access to the internet, feel free to contact me at 763-767-5178 or email i.baumunk(oandovermn.gov Sincerely, Jason Baumunk Parks & Streets Operations Manager Date Created: November 23, 2022 Disclaimer: The provider makes no representation or warranties with respect to the reuse of this data. 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: Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager SUBJECT: 8.Outstanding Items DATE: December 15, 2022 Current items as of 12/12/2022 COMPLETED PROJECTS • Prairie Knoll Hockey Rink Replacement —The work for the fencing above the boards has been finished and this project is complete. • Christmas Tree/Lights — Staff hung lights on multiple trees on both sides of Tower Drive along the access to City Hall and the Community Center/YMCA. ON -GOING PROJECTS — ON -HOLD PROJECTS — UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS • Park Related Field Use Fees — A final draft of the updated Field Use Policy and Fee Schedule is almost complete and will be brought to the Park and Recreation Commission when it is finished. • Fox Meadows Sliding Hill Discussion — Staff will present overhead maps and elevations as requested by the Park and Recreation Commission to look at the option of adding a sliding hill at this location. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST — • Update of Pedestrian Trails: ❖ 2023 -- Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail. Test piles were completed, and design will begin on the boardwalk replacement soon. This will be similar to the boardwalk along Crosstown Blvd installed on helical piers. ❖ Trail Segment 1 - Crosstown Boulevard to 159th Ave. Engineering staff is currently working through the design and easement acquisition with the property owners. If easement acquisition goes well, construction will occur in 2023. This trail was planned to connect from Xeon and Crosstown Blvd. to 1591h Ave and Crosstown Blvd. Council direction is to build the trail on the south side of Crosstown Blvd from Bluebird St to Prairie Rd, then north up Crosstown Blvd on the east side to 159th Ave. • Outdoor Ice Rinks — Staff started flooding the outdoor ice rinks 12/4/22. Three staff have switched to working overnights to flood throughout the night, and daytime staff will continue to flood as they are able. Our goal was to have them fully open including warming houses by December 191h, but the warm weather and rain will possibly set that date back. 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 Jason Baumunk or Dave Berkowitz. 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 12/02/2022 • Most of the week was spent in Snow and Ice control. • Trails were plowed early Wednesday morning during the full plow. • Staff worked on widening the trails later in the week. • The rental tanker was pick up and prepped for flooding outdoor rinks. 12/09/2022 • Trash and recycling were serviced at all locations. • The overnight crew started this week to flood outdoor rinks. • Christmas lights were hung on both sides of Tower Drive at the entrance to the Community Center and City Hall access. • Trails were all plowed after the snow on Wednesday morning. Respectfully submitted, Jason Baumunk C I T Y O F NNDOVE^ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commissioners CC: Dave Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager FROM: Jake Griffiths, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Supplemental Information — Neighborhood Park Survey Results DATE: December 15, 2022 Hidden Creek East Survey Results Playground Design Preferences 18 17 16 14 12 10 8 6 6 4 2 2 1 0 Ages 2 to 5 Ages 5 to 12 Both Age Groups Other Suggestions ■ # of Responses Number of Children 13.5 13 13 12.5 12 11.5 11 11 11 10.5 10 2 to 5 Years 6 to 12 Years 13 to 18 Years ■ Number of Children in Each Age Group Other Suggestions: • No one uses it. • Accessible. • Something other than woodchips. • Climbing wall, zero toxic woodchips. • This playground was installed a few years ago? The open area is all weeds, why don't we spend money to get grass instead of stickers that all the kids complain about? • Exercise equipment for adults to use. • I love the rubber ground options I have seen at other parks. • Shaded picnic area. • Two full size soccer nets in the open field. • Soccer nets. • Please adapt to meet teenagers' needs. We need soccer nets as well as basketball and volleyball added. • My property taxes went up 9.9% I'm not paying more for a playground. • Hockey rink and/or basketball hoop/court; no one uses the ball wall that was installed with last update — please remove it to make space for desired equipment; keep green space for other sports/activities. • The concrete wall that was added a few years ago is an eye sore and never gets used. I would like to see it removed. • A bathroom or satellite bathroom in the summer would be wonderful. • Bring back the sand in the playground. Sand diggers. And merry go rounds. • We live directly across the park, out house facing the park, we feel the playground isn't that old but the field is all weeds and we have always felt that the field in our park should be actual grass. However, the stickers and dandelions have overrun the entire park. • It would be great to have a basketball hoop or tennis court or pickleball court added. The light is also very poor. It does not provide any light which limits the ability to use the skating rink. I would love to see a climbing wall or monkey bars. • Dog park near side big enough for dogs to run around a bit. • Soccer nets and tennis courts. • I like the rubber ground options and the swings that two people can be on. Love monkey bars and the zip line features seen at other parks. Fun and different slides would be great. • Shaded picnic area, basketball court, port -a John. • We would like to see two full size soccer nets that would allow the many children in the neighborhood to play games and practice. These children are playing Middle School, club and upcoming high School soccer. • Zip line. • Soccer nets and basketball hoops. • Have a soccer net or two. Community Build: 0 10/24 respondents were interested in a community build. Hills of Bunker Lake West Survey Results 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 3 1111111110111 Ages 2 to 5 Playground Design Preferences 29 Number of Children 65 6 to 12 Years ■ Number of Children in Each Age Group 16 [A 13 to 18 Years Other Suggestions: • Tire swing. • Zipline. • Paved parking lot, zip line. • I find it surprising that the playground equipment is due for replacement. I've found it to all working properly. Perhaps Andover has more needy causes. • 1 would love to see the parking lot & driveway be blacktopped. • Mini mountain bike course. • Expand the playground into the trees that no one sites on. More durable, seasonal benches. • Dog park possibly near the bridge of Coon creek walking path near 141 st St and Hanson Blvd. Lots of dog walkers and they need a place to run and do their business. • More climbing apparatus. How about a zipline type of equipment. Mix it up. • Install an asphalt parking lot. Current one is too dusty, dirty. Parking spots not defined. • We use this park a lot. We would like to continue having slides, swings, and some form of monkeys bars. Building upwards and having a slightly taller playset with a larger slide (or multiple slides) would be a good idea for such a small area. Some kind of spinning equipment would be a fun addition, either a whirl spinner for multiple kids, or even lust one of those little individual tornado spinners. Could add some form of interactive musical equipment. North Park in Harmony, MN has an incredible music section, if you're looking for inspiration! The large free-standing chime tubes there are really fantastic. • Gaga ball court, stuff for climbing, adaptive for wheelchairs, spinning (merry go rounds), ninja warrior course. • Tire swing and zip line. • I really want a tire swing and a zip line. • Picnic shelter/benches with shade everything is out in the open and hot. • Zip line. • Building a spinning Mary go round. • Better slides, fire pole, more tubes, tire wing, zip line slider. A zip line would be nice. • If you are determined to replace equipment, please keep in mind people with disabilities. While I actually have no young children, I do have an adult child with disabilities that equate to a toddler. As a result it is essential that some equipment is of a size and durability to withstand use by a full-grown adult with child -like behaviors and abilities. Certainly you want Andover's parks to be inclusive for this important, and often underserved demographic. Thank you. • We would love to see the driveway and parking area enlarged and blacktopped. Thank you for asking our input. • Blacktop the parking lot. • Pave the parking lot. • Stuff for climbing. More swings. Spinning stuff. Balance beams. • Would love to have the driveway & parking area blacktoped. It is a low area so gets water standing after every rain. • Blacktop parking area and driveway. • I would like to see the driveway to the park and it's parking lot paved. The 5 children listed above are grandchildren that visit periodically. • Keep the play area about the same size as it is now. Would be nice to have the parking area paved. • The southeast half of the park is just wooded land. It would be of great use if lite mountain bike trails were put in to promote outdoor adventure through the woods. This doesn't interfere with other parts of the park and require fairly little maintenance. • We have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years and we are so glad the playground is getting a lift! Please give it a more robust jungle gym for kids from 5-10. A great example is the one from Northpoint elementary in Blaine. We hope you will expand the playground and will utilize durable canopies in sections of playground. • Handicapped accessible, ie ramps, safety swing. • Monkey bars, swings, single bar. • A zip line or other climbing apparatuses • Handicapped accessible. • This park would greatly benefit from putting in a paved parking lot. The gravel is graded a lot in the summer. Kids take their cars and do shitties in the parking lot. I am the Park Cleanup Volunteer and I frequent the park on close to a daily basis. I see what goes on after hours. I think the evergreen trees should probably all be trimmed up at the bottom by the parking lot. There is possible drug activity since it is such a hidden area after hours. The police would have an easier time survielancing the parking lot on drive byes. 0 Splash features, handicap features. • I would suggest the playground part not increase in size but have equipment for young children who would be with caregivers. The parking lot is not adequate for the activities scheduled there and it's a mess. So many of the activities scheduled require local streets to be used for parking with participants walking over lawns, etc. I have appreciated the efforts to inform people of this. I enjoy the walking paths. Wish I had all the answers. Need to make sure the potty never blocks the access to the association pump house for equipment needed to maintain our water • 1) pave parking lot 2) have porta potty available from April through October 3) put sign on street indicating where the park is. some people who do not live in the neighborhood have difficulty finding it. • Love the irrigation system!!! Nice to have the porta-potty available. • Black top driveway and parking lot would be nice. • Redo wood chips so that weeds do not grow in play area. I have pulled a lot of weeds at this park over the past 7 years. It would be nice not to have to do that in the play area. • We received your letter regarding improvements to the playground on the west side of the Hills of Bunker Lake neighborhood. My husband and I have taken our grandchildren there many times. Please know that there has never been one occasion when there was anyone else there. We had the entire park to ourselves. I have seen cars in the parking lot when little league games are scheduled. However, never have I seen a "pick-up" game in progress. I guess what I'm asking is, "Why do you want to invest many thousands of dollars in a park that hardly anyone uses?" • Negative towards improvement. Don't use "park". • We love the park the way it is now. Please make sure there are swings and monkey bars still! :) Community Build: • 19/44 respondents were interested in a community build. Lund's North Survey Results Playground Design Preferences 16 14 14 12 10 8 6 6 5 4 2 0 0 Ages 2 to 5 Ages 5 to 12 Both Age Groups Other Suggestions ■ # of Responses Number of Children 14 13 12 12 10 8 8 6 4 2 0 2 to 5 Years 6 to 12 Years 13 to 18 Years ■ Number of Children in Each Age Group Other Suggestions: • A bench. • A bench on the walking path leading to the park. • Older kids. • Merry go round. • Flood the field for an ice rink, covered picnic tables, unisex permanent toilet. • Picnic table, shade tree(s). • Swings, especially baby swings! And cool mo key bars! • Will benches be included for those watching children? Some type of shade, a bike rack. • We would love swings (both normal and baby swings, a bench, and a playground with a slide. My kids also love that digging thing with sand at Hawk Ridge. • Some shade on the equipment. Most equipment geared towards 5-12, the littles tend to play with that equipment too. Very excited! • Merry go round, ice rink, permanent bathroom, zip line. • Bathrooms. • Zip line, merry go round. • No kids in our household. However, I think of the future for another homeowner that would want to utilize park. 1. Will the ball field be left intact? 2. Yes, add playground equipment. Definitely have swings that older kids (and adults that like to swing) can also use. 3. Add a picnic table that can't easily be destroyed by vandals 4. Add shade tree or canopy 5. Maybe add dog stand with poop bags 6. Ornamental trees between street & parking lot look quite bad. They're growing at an angle & in poor health. Drought tolerant trees are needed. Thank you! • Well kept ball/football field plus playground equipment. • Lunds North Park has never been anything but a baseball field. Picnic tables or benches for Parents or Grandparents to sit at would be nice if your going to put play equipment in there. Community Build: • 11/20 respondents were interested in a community build.