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PARKS AND RECREATIOH COI�MISSION
MEETING
JULY 18, i979
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Chairperson Baxbara Hughes called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
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Members Present:
Members Absent:
Barbara Hughes, Jan Seeger� D ave Kondrick,
Dick Young, Betty M ech, (Arr. 8i05)
None
Others Present: Charles Boudreau, Paxks & Recreation Directo'r
Connie Mcriillion, Program Supervisor
Bill Deblon, Associate City Planner
Siah St. Clai.r, Naturalist City of Fridley
Jerrold Boaxdman, City Planner
APPROV�L OF JUNE 1�, 1979, PARKS AND RECREATION CONI�dISSION 14TINUTESs
�gOTION by Jan Seeger, seconded by Dick Young, to approve the
June 13, 1979� P��S � Recreation Commission mi.nutes as written.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Cha.irperson Hughes deciaxed the
motion carried unanimously.
� APPROVAL OF AGETIDA:
Ms. Hughes questior�ed if anyone had
As there were none, the Commission
mailed to them. ,
I. DIRECTOR"S REPORT
any additions to the agenda?
adopted the agenda as it was
A. Re ort on North Park Buildin� Status
Ms. Hughes stated that she felt that there should be a request to
have Siah St. Gla.ir attend the Commission meetings.
� Mr. Boudreau stated, that he v�ould like to suggest that.this
invitation might cause problems in that not all the supervisors
have been asked to attend. Th�refore he suggested Siah's atten-
dance only when special items dealing with the Nature Program were
on the agenda. . _
Siah St. Clair stated that as the Commission probably knows, they
now have received the grant, and that 2�1.1 the signatures on the
contract between the IYietropolita�n Council, and the Fridley City
� Cauncil have been signed, so that it is finalized so that the money
is now available. This same evening of the signing.of the contract�
the architect was also hired� he st�,ted. Mr. St. Cla,i� stated
� that they have met three times wi�:h the architect so far. At the
first meeting he s�ated,. tizey developed a time table� and so far
�% tYiey have received the initial. designs which they have responded
to� �d the architect will nopefully be getting�back at the end
of this week wi�h some secondary designs. The design development
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stage will hopefully end sometime in Iate.July. The construction�
document stage will follow in which they are now working on draw-
ings. This wil.l then be foliowed by putting this work up to bid, ^.
and hopefully beginning construction sometime in mid-September. .
Right now Mr. St. Clair stated they are working on maintaining
the square footage inside the building to a minimum of 4500 square
feet.
Mr.'St. Clair then showed the Commissi.on the plans that they now
have, and they discussed possible changes, inclusions, and exclusions.
. Hs stated that they would like to keep the picnic area contained
as is now planned, because of the noi.se, and the litter. He further
stated that they now have the buildi:�g divided so that they would
have:
1. An Exhibit are3
2. An Assembly area, for slide presentations etc.
3. An Office space axea ,
4. A Wildlife overlook
5. A Lab work shop for the staff to skin animals, and do taxidermy,
and terrariums, etc.
6. A Live animal room
7. A Carpentry room, for making bird houses etc.
Mr. St. Clair stated that he has met once with"the Jaycees witYi
the hope that they could assist in some manner.
B. Review of 19,�,� Bud�et
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Mr. Boudr�au handed out to the Commission members, the Parks &
Recreation Department Budget Overview. (See Attachment) He stated
that the first pacze was.basically a philosophical approach to the
d�partments objectives. �He further stated that the second page
showed the charts and graphs of the department� btr�lget for the
years of 1975 thru 1979. Mr. Boudreau pointed out that the 1979
is highe�: because the department had changed for the 1979 budget__ _
year, by absvrbing the Weed Control program, the Community Cele-
brations, and Donations, and the Moore Lake Study.
P�r. Boudreau then asked tha� the Commission members look to the
bottom of page 2, of the handout. He then sta.ted that_this was
meaningful,; only if they compare it to the last sheet of the
handout. He painte� ou� that if �hey compare the two sheets they
wi11 note the departments attempt to�cansolidate same of the programs.
Instead of Spring, 6�dinter� Football, Basketb�,l.l, etc. , the .
Department cansplidated them into eight major categories, that axe
more functional as to where most activities �vauld f�.11. He went
0�1 to expiain that �.lso in the Parks c��,te�a�y, tha.t they had
previausly r�een categorized as Area ;�1 � Narth Area ;#2 etc. , they
naw ha�� r�defined this, and categoriL�d them as ta their funtir�n
su.ch �s 13e�cn/cJater area etc. rir. Boudreau furth�r stated that
�anc��i^ �:�.� I4a Vuralist Pro�r�n, the S�ads Tre� Disease Control, and �
tre Tree �tcm���a,l. aubsidy were conso�.ida�ed, and included into the �"
Pa.rks �epartm�n� under�Laz�dscape anc� Tr�es. This �left the two
�ro�,r�m.s u��.Fr :iaturalzst, the one being the Nature Interpretatian
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
PA►RKa A(VC] REGREATIC3YV DEP6�►C-�TMENT
The City of Fridley Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Oepartment, while having
several functions, has but one common goal: to provide safe, healthful, creative
leisure time programs and facilities to meet the needs and interests of the City's
residents, re9ardless of race, age or physical condition. This department provides
year-round recreation activities for all residents and maintains over 500 acres of
park ]ands, including 44 parks and natural history areas. �
Natural Resource Division
Objective:
To plan, �evelop and provide a wide range of environmental interpretive programs
utilizing any available natural area within the City; to deve1op and maintain
these areas in cooperation with other departments and agencies; and to provide
interpretive services for all age groups on a public demand basis; to plan and
provide a complete Shade Tree Disease Control Program under guidelines set forth
by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and related state statutes.
Descriptioh:
The Natural Resources staff provides assistance to local school districts in an
effort to promote environmental interpretive programs for students and�teachers.
This service is also extended to all age groups of the general public through
special classes offered by the stafr. By identification and assistance in the
disposal of diseased trees on public and private lands, the staff carries out
a complete shade tree disease control program. In related activities, the
staff is also responsible for the maintenance and construction of interpretive
trails, signs and other physical elements of natural areas within the City. On
a reimbursement basis, the staff is available to local grouos and organizations
to provide genei�al extension and advisement activities related to the natural
environment.
Park Division
Objective:
To provide h�ell-planned and well-maintained active and passive park areas for
the pubiic's benefit.
Description:
The Park staff provide general maintenance on a year-round schedule with special
maintenance where required. The Park Division also operates an active nursery
for transplanting tre s and shrubs on City-owned property. Weed abatement has beQn
taken ovei• by Parks �(it t•1as formerly handled by Yublic Works). This new acqu�s�-
tion increased this years budget by �18,575.
Recre�tion Division
Objective:
To assess tfie varied recreation needs dllCi interests of City residents and to
plan, develop and provide activity programs to meet the needs and interests of
all.
Description:
The Recreation staff plan,develop, and provide a�ride variety of activity
offerings on a year-round basis in an aY.tempt to meet the nerds and interests
of all residents. lJhere possible, the :taff provides leadership to �»�oir.ote
cooperation and coordinatioii among other a��encies and or�anized grnups in an
effort t.o produce �z totai comnu�nity rz.crca.tion program. Recrcation has taken over
Community C,elebrations ani the Conununity Scrvice Contribution fr•om Public ldorks.
This has inci•cased theii� budget by $9,000, which is spread throughout their supplies
and scrvices accounts. �
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CITY OF FRIDLEY q�� �y �+
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PARi(S AND R�CREA�fO�i DEPA�iT�ftE�T COSTS
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ACTUAL ACTUAL �uuuti ����" -----•�
. TOTAL DEPARTh9ENT COS7: 7•�d/person/day
1976 1979
DEPARTMEP�T: Parks and Recreation � AL A T AL ACTUAL BUDGET
Naturalist $ 77,248 $103,685 $152,275 5131,800 $ 71,281
Parks 294,925 363,460 426,256 387,306 563,639 '
Recreation 210,809 232,159 260>620 316,475 300,880
TOTAL $5II2,982 $byy,3Uw yZ3J7,��� YVJJ��/�� �+12.0%
% Change
PERCENTAGE OF GENER/1L FUND QUD6ET 20.4q 21.3� 23.3% 21.1� 21.5%
1979 PROGRMiS INCLUDE:
PARKS RECREATION
NATURALIST 223 Tree Removal Subsidy
5 Nature Interpretation 237 Park Administration 266 Recreation Administration
227 North Park Nature Center 251 Athletic Areas 292 llthletics/Sports
252 Quildin9s/Structures 294 Cultural Arts
253 Grounds/Turfs
254 Ice Area Maint. 295 Hobbies Clubs
' 255 Landscapc Trecs 296 Instructional Activities
?56 deach/tJater Area 297 Playgrounds
257 4Jced /�batement 297 Special Events
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• "' RECREA7ION DIVISION ('ROCRAMS . , - .
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� 1�. A�hletics/Sparts ' � .
; � Covers all individual, cival/tcam and associations expenditures. Primarily
,-.� � used for competitive athletics and sporting activities. .
� . � 1977 Revenue - $22,194.16 .
2. Aquatics . � '
Eovers all water-6ased activities. �.
1977 Revenue - �
3. Instructional Activities . -
� Used for all activities that are instructional�in format. Usually fol7ows
a class structure or lessons. �
1977 Revenue - '
4. Hobbies/Clubs �
Covers all activities that may be classified as a single purpose interest
group. ��
- 7977 Revenue -
�,.�, Playgrounds • . . .
Organized pla,ygro�nd p�°ograms to serve children of the City. T9ay include
� a vast variety o� activities.
' � .� i977 Revenue - $5,38II.06 �
6. Special Events
�� Covers all ac-tivities that are orgG�iized to serve a special pur�:ose. �
Usually around hol�days and/or a certain time of the year.
�977 Revenue - . •
. 7, Cultural Arts
Used to cavei� all activities that deal with.art, music, drama, dance,
and the like. �
1977 Re��enue - .
8. Recreation Administration � �
� Used to cover basic admii�istration expense incurred in tlZe administration
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_ ]g77 f:evenue - ��,424.00 .
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ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET
TOTAL DEPARTMEN7 COST: 7.2Q/person/day
TOTAL PAID SY PROPERTY TAXES: 3.6Q/person/day
1978
BUD6ET
1975 1976 19'/7 197L
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET
Naturalist $ 77,248 $103,685 $ 73,663 $ 131,$Ofi
Parks 2�4,925 363,�460 366,308 3�7,306
Recreation 210,809 232,159 261,997 316,475
TOTAI S 582,9�2 5699>30�i $701,96II $ 835,5II1
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PERC[NTAGf_ OF G[tdFRAL FUND RUDGET 20.�0 21.3% 17.5� ?_t.l%
iyia f�icu��usm� 1fIl.LUUC: 266, Recreation Administration
NATURALIS7 PARKS 270 Fall/Winter Activities
225 Nature Interpretation �37 Park lidministration 271 Football
226 Shade Tree Disease Control 23� Moore Lake 272 Volleyball
227 North Park Plature Center 2G1 Area 1i1. North 273 Qasketbali
228 Tree Removal Subsidy 242 Area #2, West 274 Hockey
243 Area N3, So. Cent. 275 f3roomball
2G4 Arca Nh, East 276 General Skating
?.45 Area �15, South 280 Spring/Sunrner Activities
?.46 Area N6, Wo. (l'ent. ?.81 Qaseball
247 Plursery 2t3? Pla.yqrnund
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6/18/79
Tridley City Council
6431 University Ave. N. E.
Tridley, Mn. 55432
Deax IionorabTe Mayor and City Council,
This year the rridley Jaycees will be hosting the Women's BB State•
. Softball Tournament, on AugusL 17, 18 and 19th. .
At This titue I am asking for your assistance and approval for the use
of Commons Park and other parks if needed. �
T also woul.d iike your approval for the use of any necessary equipment
'�and one nan fr.om the Parlc's Department to assist us with the equipment.
A,s in �the pasL-, «e ��i11 .have pol.ice protection irom the Fridley Pelice
Depar.tme.nt which wily be paid by the Fridley.Jaycees.
T am aZso asking your consideration for appr.oval oi a temporary Ueer
�. license and food license, and that the f�es be waived. The use of these
licenses c��ill be limited to Saturday and Sunday, August 18th ar.d 19th.
' We would be honor.ed if Piayor Nee and/or members of the City Council ��ould
partici.p?te in the awards ceremony folloc�Ting the toiirnar.lenL'. I�a:l.]. be
in cantact with you more on this matter as the i:ournaraenL- approaches.
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Please contact me aL 571-4G20 or �arite Lo me at P.O. �oa 32004, Fridley,
�fn. ��432 li any questians �or��p�robl.c�s -arise.
Thanl:s in�advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Neal J. Jene�oein
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,�c��rirr;ux�ity �dt�cation, Ind. School District 14
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June 22, 1979
Mayor 4Jilliam Nee, and Fridley City Council t��embers �
Tom Myhra, Curriculum Coordinator/Qirector of Communi�:y Education
SUQJECT: Request for School District Quilding Usage Funds from
the City of Fridley in the A,mount of �10,000
Circumstances as described in the at�;ached report ha�de led the Community School
Ad��isory Council to request that the City of Fi�idley contribute �10,000 to
Comniui�it,y Educal:ion as a usage fee for the former's utilization of the District 14's
building facilities.
The request is being made only after a great deal of time and study have been
given �;o i:he subject, and �.hen only as a necessary thing due to the present
fi nanci al condi ti ons of the Communi ty Educati on prog�"c3111.
� Si nce o;ir new fii scal year beg i ns July 1 and we neecS i:a pl an our fi nances for i:he
coming year at the earliest possible time, your prornpt response to this request
aaoul d he greatly appreci ated . I wi l� be an vacati on i n J�.�ly , but ►�roul d be avai l-
abl e h1onday, July 9 for a meeti ng tti�i �.h the C1"tj� COU;1C1 � i f that i s desi red 5y th°
-� Councii. I should also be happy to meet at some other r�tually agreeable tin�e
' and will be happy �o anst�er by telephcne or let�;er any �ther qu�:stions any of
you may have. '
ThiS is a s�zeable figure, but i�; shou�ld be noted that this represer:ts about ,
14G0 si ngl e use sessi ons by tiie Ci ty ���d neai°ly 300 s i r�gl e use sessi ons by the
FYSA. �
If the City prefers not io allocate the �10,000 lump sum, it ti�aould be possible,
I'm sure, to 4verk out some sort of a pay by specific, single use basis. This
has the ciisadvantage of creating additonal paper and bookke�ping work for both
.the Di s�;ri ct and the Ci iy and 1 i E:el y��roul d be more costly for 1;i�e 1 al;ter.
If �:he Gity decidcs it cannot pay fiunds for��ist�°ict building use, another
� �ossible solution ���euld Le for CE �:o take over all programs thai: use cafeterias
and gyninasii�ms and to rais� needed funds in tha�: fashion. �
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IiACY•GROUND INFORP�i11TI0P�
ON CO(�1�1U��ITY EDUCATION RCQUEST
FOR CITY OF FRIDLEY FUNUING DISTRICT QUILDING USAGE
You no doubt are well aware tha� over the years the City of Fridley's
usage of School District 14's buildings has been without cost to the City.
In earlier times, ho�rever, the amount of City's usage was quite minimal,
since inside recreational activities were being offered as a part of the
District's adult education program.
Three years ago a cooperative agreement on program offerings was estab-
lished between the City's Parks and Recreai:ion division and the District's
- community education section. Basically the agreement called for community
education (CE) to offer all education courses, all programs that used special
roams, such.as darkrooms and kitchens, and any arts, crafts, and hobby courses
as previously had been offered. The parks and recreation (P and R) would
r� o{'fer all outside programs, and all recreational courses that used large rooms
such as cafeterias and gymnasiums. P and R would likewise offer crafts and
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hobby programs as it had previously. Unlike inside facilities, both the City
and school district. have outdoor playing facilities and fields and inter-
cooperative use of these sites continued though the school district sites are
not administered by community education.
The CE p�°ograms, accord�ing to Board of Education policy, have first
prioi°ity on building usage following regular school use, extra curriculum
use, and school associated group (P.T.A., etc.) usage. ldith the cooperative
agreement cam� the understanding that P and R building usage application t�rould
be processed by CE in order to show the latter's usage priority. No costs were
assessed to the P and R's usage except where extru custodial help was involved.
This agreement h�s been in effect for three years and has greatly augmented
the P and R's prac�ram or at leasi ihat pa��t �f the p�°ogram conducted in the
school district's building. �ecaiise CE gave up some estat�lished recreational
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. � ' �ackground lnformation on Com►nunity Ed,
.,. Request For City of Fridley Funding
. , , (z) District Quilding Usaye �
� programs which normally enrolled large numbers of people: the number of
• residents in CE programs declined with a resulting reduction in finances.
Nevertheless, it is the considered judgrnent of CE personnel that the coop-
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erati.ve agreement has�been a yood thing overall for the people of District 14.
For the past year the closed Parkview Elementary School has been used
as the community education center. This has also been a real boon to CE and
P and R programs and has become a viable community activity center for the
people of Fridley from pre-school age to senior citizen status.
The Community Educaiion Center is operated and maintained out of monies
from the Community Education Funds and that presents a problem. Tax financing
of community education has been by a$2.00 per resident levy vrith a 50¢ per
resident match from the State Department of Education. Because of inflatian
the 1979-80 dollar is worth a good deal less than the 1975-76 dollar. But
the price for everything else continues in an up�rard inflationary spiral and
CE is caught in the crunch.
The Community School Advisory Council's Finance Committee prepared a
"bare�bones" budget for the 1979-80 fiscal year. This budget revealed a
deficit af approximately $�0,000. This committee recommended and the full
Advisory Council agreed that the deficit should be met by asking Fridley City
_. Council for $10,000 for use of school building facilities, asking the Board . ��
of Education to pay half of �the administrative �id io education's salary if
CETI� funding should en�, adding a surcharc�e of �1.0� to each community education
adult educai:ion course offering, increasing the building rental fees to out-
side groups, and seeking i:o rent a portion of the Community Education Center.
Since that action, the State Legisla�ure has passed bills which Lvill mean
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• an exi:ra $4,7�0 for the 1979-t�0 year and an extra� �l�l ,000 for �the fol l owi ng
year, but ri s i ng i n�Fl ai;i onary costs wi 11 1 i k.ely� ha�e i ncreased ti�e potenti al
�� Bac!%ground Information on Commuriity
.,-. . Eclucation Request For City of Fridley
� (3) Fundiny District �uilding Usage
� deficits by tha1; time as the Fin�i7ce Committee suggested in its report.
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Rental of a portion of the Corrvnunity Education Center to another agency
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would come as a last resort, for such a course of action would remove these
needed room facilities from the list of those available for CE and P and R
programs,
Qecause the Board of Education is already contributing approximately
$25,000 of�inkind goods and services to�community education, it is unrealistic
to expect further financial help to come from the General Fund, when staff
members are being released due to declining enrollments and financial austerity.
A question must be raised regarding the justification for ihe City con-
tributing money for use of the school district`s bui_ldings. There are a number
of paints of justification that can be made including: �
� 1. C�mmunity Education lost a source of revenue when it gave up its
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reci°eational programs a�nd the use of the district large-room
facilities to the City.
2. Recause the City is larger than the school district, ti�e school
tax payers in the district are providing facilities for people
who do not live in the district.
3. Under the present ai�rangen;ent, community education, a part of the
school d�istrict program, pays building operating and maintenance
costs for its programs, titi�hile the City uses the same facilities
wi tf�out cost.
Q. At 1 east one other ci �:y i n the hletro{?ol i tan area ( Ede� Prai i°i e)
contributes a lump,sum 1'igure ta community education for the
former's use of i:he school facilities.
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. 7he justificatian for tfie �IQ,OOU f'igure shnuld also be addressed. As you
kno��a th�� [3oard oi' Educ��tion has �ido��ted as onc,of its �olicy, a schedule of fees
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MEMO T0: Jerry Boardman
MEMO FROM: Bill Deblon
MEMO N0: 79-28
MEMO DATE: July 16, 1979
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RE: New Highway 10 Environmental Impact Statement and the First level
of Evaluation of Alternatives, TN 610 and TH 169 route location
study.
A motion unanimously carried by the Environmental Quality Commission
was that "Planning Commission take the neccessary recommendations to
City Council after staff has reviewed the EIS on the new trunk high-
way 10.°
Upon review of the EIS, I found that it:
1. Demonstrated a need for action to alleviate the present traf-
fic volume problem along existing TH 10. (i.e. upgrading or
relocating TH 10).
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2. Revealed plan compatibility; 4 communities, 2 counties, and
the region, all influence the development of the area (i.e.
� Coon Rapids, Moundsview, Spring Lake Park, the zoning of
Blaine, Aroka County, Ramsey County, Metro Highway System).
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3. Indicated that previous meetings at all levels of government
were held to determine reasonab�e alternatives. �
4. Indicated the probable impacts. The probable impacts of relo-
cating TH 10 on adjacent wetlands and Spring Brook were of
special concern to the EQC. The impacts on adjacent wetlands
and Spring Brook included in the report were:
A. HYDR�LOGICAL IMPACTS
Run Off
" .Surface Water.�. .will flow to existing wetlands or
constructed ponding areas adjacent to the corridor. Exist-
ing outlets to the Mississippi River (Coan Creek, Pleasure
Creek, S�ring Brook, and Rice Creek will then be utilized to
transport the runoff out of the study area."
Presently, hardly any water leaves the proposed right-of-way
because of the iiigh degree of soil permeability. Construc-
, tion of the impermeable highway will increase the quantity of ��
� runoff from the right-of-way "by a factor of 3 to 4 times. ..
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Coordination
The EIS stated that rules and r�guTataons of various water-
shed districts will be abided by. The agencies, such as
the Rice Creek and Spring Brook have been contacted to ob-
tain drainage plans.
Stream Modification of Sprin9 Brook
p. 132 At the proposed crossing at the Polk Street intersection,
5th para. "the channel and hydraulic characteristics of this stream
would be preserved in the design of the crossing, and moni-
toring would be done to determine the effectiveness of ero-
sion controls during construction."
Permits Required �
In addition to State and Watershed Di�trict permits, a Corps
of Engineers permit will be required. �
B. WATER QUALITY
Wetland Remo�al �
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By filling of some existing wetlands, (known to remove a
variety of potential pollutants by means of physical en-
trapment; microbial transformation, and bio1ogical utili-
zation) water quality will be affected.
Measures to Minimize Harm
p. 135 � ". .. the proposed action does offer the opportunity to re-
3rd para. store wetland functions in areas where highway er�barkments and
drainage facilities can be used to impound water. .. Careful
location and development of borrow pits can be equally impor-
tant in creating or upgrading wetlands to serve water quality
functions."
Increased Turbidity During Construction
Temporary removal of vegetation will cause erosion which will
result in an increase of suspended solids in drainage. "Sedi-
mentation impacts to fish and wildlife cannot be avoided en-
tirely. Impacts can be reduced to a tolerable level by apply-
ing proper erosion control techni�cues." Turbidity readings
wi11 also be taken during construction.
Steps to Minimize Harm
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Retention of existing slopes and gradelines which are flat.
Where the grade is changed, temporary erosion control measures
such as mulches, slope dr•ains, dikes, and sediment basins will
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be used. Temporary control measures will be followed by
permanent controls as s�on as possible. Contractor's
work will be governed by Minnesota Divsion of Highways
"Standard Specifications for Highway Construction."
Increased Salt Concentrations in Surface Waters
"Concentrations of chlorides in runoff water discharged
to wetlands or holding ponds are an�icipated to be higher
than for either streams of lakes. This occurs because the
runoff is frequently entirely highway originated and there
is little dilution available. Concentrations in ponds or
wetlands would generally not exceed 1,500 mg/1 and, therefore,
they would not be high enough to seriously af�fect wildlife.
Certain aquatic plants would be significantly affected."
Steps to Minimize Harm
*Keep application of deicing salts on the roadway to a mini-
mum.
*Divert runoff from vi�al areas.
C. CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS ,
"Water pollution and erosion will be controlled by maintain-
ing the contractors progress and limiting the amount of sur-
face area of erodible earth exposed by his operations. Ex-
amples of these operations are cleaning out grubbing, excava-
tion, borrow and embarkment, grading, paving, and revegeta-
tion of these slopes will commence by sodding, seeding or .
grdund cover arid a mulch placed to limit erosion and thus,
water pollution."
"Some temporary measures may also be used for erosiora control
such as slope drains, dikes, sediment basins, and temporary
quick-growing gras5es which will provide temporary cover, but
will not compete with permanent grasses later.
5. Displayed Coordination and Involvement with federal and state
agencies.
A. Executive Order 11990 issued May 25, 1977. (deals with the
avoidance ofi adverse impacts associated with the destruction
or modification of wetlands). Federal funds can only be
granted for construction i►� wetlands if: 1) there is no
practicle alternative to construction in wetlands, and 2) the
� p�oposed action includes all practical measures to minimize
• ' the harm to the wetlands.
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Upgraded TH 10 and relocated TH 10 alternatives were the
two route locations which minimized the loss of wetlands
and still met the objective of providing the facility.
' There are 9 measures listed on page 128 that will be utilized
to minimize harm to wetlands and associated wildlife.
6. Revealed the unavoidable impacts. They were summar�zed as:
*Loss of terrestrial vegetation and wildlife. (i.e. 80-180
acres) �
*Decline in water quali�y (i.e. salt will be discharged to
receiving waters).
CONCLUSIONS:
*There is a need for action to allieviate traffic volume problems.
*There will be impacts on wetlands and Spring Brook. However, measures
are going to be taken to minimize effects.
*No matter what alternative is chosen, the City should make sure that all
,-� � the necessary actions are taken to mitigate effects on Spring Brao�; and
drainage through Fridley.
Another motion of the EQC was that staff make sure Fridley is informed
of matters concerning TH 610 (North Crosstown), and receives all reports.
Upon investigation of the "First Level Evaluation of Alternatives, TH 619
Route Location Study", I found:
1. That t4vo of the proposed alternative routes could effect Fridley
and that we should be concerned.
2. That this document was used to select a set of reasonable and pro-
mising alternatives to be studied in detail in an Environmental
Impact Study (EIS).
3. That this document represents part of a new process created by
the Council on Environmental Quality (National Environmental
Policy Act). The process is inter��ed to involve affe�ted persons
and agericies from the beginning, with the ultimate goal of ear�
and continuing involvement, and early identification of poten-
tial canflicts.
I informed Mr. Charles Fludrlik, Project Manager, Mn/Dot, that the city
wishes to be informed of all futu��e public hearings in Coon Rapids and
^ that we would like to receive future reports on this matter.
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