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10-03-2022 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING October 03, 2022 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Center -7071 University Avenue N.E. AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.September 6, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes New Business 2.Locke Park Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Anoka County 3.Moore Lake Park Update 4.2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Dates Old Business Staff Reports 5.Springbrook Nature Center Report 6.Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report 7.Park Maintenance and Construction Report Adjournment 2 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:October,3,2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director Title September6, 2022Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Background Attached are the meeting minutes of the September6,2022Parks and Recreation Commission. Financial Impact None. Recommendation Staff recommendsapproval of the September6, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Attachments and Other Resources September6, 2022 Parks and Recreation Minutes. Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 3 Jufn!2/ PARKS AND RECREATIONCOMMISSION MEETING September 6,2022 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Bormancalled the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:00p.m. PRESENT Peter Borman Ryan Gerhard Ken Schultz Shanna Larson Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 6,2022 MOTION by CommissionerSchultzto APPROVE the September 6,2022meeting agenda. SECONDED by CommissionerLarson. The MOTION PASSED unanimously. APPROVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES 2.Approve Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of August 1,2022 MOTION by CommissionerSchultzto APPROVE the August 1,2022meeting minutes. SECONDED by CommissionerLarson. The MOTION PASSED unanimously. NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS 3.Fridley Youth Sports Association Soccer Discussion Nikki Karnopp,Fridley Heights Lightning Soccer, provided background information on the organization, its volunteer Board, and the youth served by the programs.She commented on the previously dwindling registration which has since increased. She noted that the other communities that participate in the league are run by that city whereas this organization is unique in that it is run by volunteers. She noted that they moved fields and have been happy with the change. She commented that the City has been good in cooperating and collaborating,but they do not have many asks of the City. She asked that they continue to work together to accommodate future growth. 4 Jufn!2/ Parks and Recreation Minutes Page 2 Commission 9/6/2022 The Commission asked the number of children participating. Ms. Karnopp replied that there were 145 children for the fall season and 160 for the spring/summer season. The Commission thanked Ms. Karnopp for attending to provide an update and for the contributions of the volunteers that run the organization. 4.!Moore Lake Site Design Update and Feedback Mike Maher, Community Services Director, introduced the consultant that is present to provide a presentation of the slightly updated site design for Moore Lake Park. Candace Amber, consultant, stated that the previous plan was meant to be schematic and therefore as the process moves forward, they get into the final design details. She provided a presentation highlighting how the plan has evolved. She confirmed that the parking lot to the north would remain as is and explained that the new parking lot would add additional stalls than are currently available. She explained that almost the entire park is within the floodplain and therefore mitigation is required and provided those details. The Commission advocated for the nature play area to remain in the plan. Additional questions were asked about the ongoing maintenance. Mr. Maher explained that $50,000 was budgeted for the small nature play area compared to the $300,000 to $350,000 cost of the Springbrook Nature Center natural play area. He noted the concerns with maintenance and safety of that area. A suggestion was made to make use of the trees in a more cost-effective option for that space. Ms. Amber commented that natural materials degrade more quickly. The Commission asked about the possibility of pickleball and the timing of the County roundabout. Ms. Amber replied that it may not be feasible to have pickleball at this location, but they are doing soil borings. She stated that they are collaborating with the County on a timeline. Mr. Maher reviewed the two recommendations from the project team. The Commission asked the funds that would be needed to investigate the feasibility of a pickleball court, noting the known issues with soil, as that could take away from the ability to complete other elements. It was asked if there is an area that could support a pickleball court based on previous borings. Ms. Amber stated that they sited the building based on the best soil conditions and they identified areas where additional borings would be needed. It was noted that removing the natural play area will allow those funds to be used in different areas of the park and also eliminates the concern with parents perhaps not wanting their children to go play in a corner of the park. 5 Jufn!2/ MOTION by Commissioner Schultz to recommend moving and combining the two play areas and reallocate funds. SECONDED by Commissioner Gerhard. The MOTION PASSED 3-1 (Larson opposed). The Commission further discussed the potential of pickleball and whether it would be adequate in this location where the soils are not in great condition which may cause faster degradation, therefore perhaps a different park would be a better location. Ms. Amber provided additional details on excavation and the requirements specific to this site because of the floodplain. MOTION by Commissioner Larson to recommend inclusion of a pickleball court as an alternate bid for the project. SECONDED by Commissioner Gerhard. The MOTION PASSED unanimously. 5.!Park System Common Elements Selection Process Mr. Maher stated that staff is proposing a process to work with the Commission on the common elements that would be seen within the parks system. He noted that last month they looked at park entrance signs and would continue that work to create a catalog of styles that would provide a unified look and feel within the parks system. STAFF REPORTS 6.!Springbrook Nature Center Report Mr. Maher provided an overview of the report including summer programing, upcoming events, and grants. 7.!Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report Mr. Maher reviewed the highlights of the report including summer programing. 8.!Park Maintenance and Construction Report Mr. Maher reviewed the report and highlighted the activities of staff. He asked of the upcoming event at Moore Lake on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. He stated that the Community Services Department will be changing its name back to the Parks and Recreation Department, therefore his title will be changing to Parks and Recreation Director. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Larson made the MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m., SECONDED by Commissioner Schultz. The MOTION PASSED unanimously. Respectfully submitted, 6 Jufn!2/ Parks and Recreation Minutes Page 4 Commission 9/6/2022 Amanda Staple Recording Secretary 7 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:October, 3, 2023 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Title Locke Park Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Anoka County Background In July 1980, the City of Fridley and Anoka County entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), allowing Anoka County to program within and maintain Locke Park, Plaza Park, and Locke Lake Park. In the JPA duties where split between the City and the County and spelled out in the document. The original JPA has been attached for your convenience. The Regional Trail itself is separate item and there is a distinction between the trail and what we will talk about in this discussion about the Locke Park, Locke Lak terminate the JPA as allowed by the original agreement. In the agreement the County was to provide routine maintenance on a scheduled basis of the grounds, agreement also required County maintenance of trails and parking lots. Maintenance was to include cutting grass, controlling noxious weeds, and grasses, litter removal, snow removal, wash-out repairs, Other duties included diseased tree treatment or removal, payment of utility costs, provide identification signs, and to provide landscaping improvements independently or in conjunction with the City. Park programming and special activities would be provided by the County after review and approval by the City Council. The parks described and included in the JPA are beautiful assets to the City and the County.The JPA over time, however, has lost much of its originally intended impact. Maintenance and park programming of events has become nearly non-existent and the City has begun discussion with the County on exercising an out clause that would leave the programming and maintenance to the City. It is not the however better define roles and give maintenance and program responsibilities back to the City. purpose with this discussion at this time is to keep both Commissions up to date on current discussions Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 8 Jufn!3/ with the County and if the JPA arrangement is to end, to keep both Commissions involved as appropriate. Financial Impact To be determined as City Parks and Operations staff determine next steps. Recommendation Staff recommends the Commission hear this item only as an update at this time. A request for a formal recommendation from the Commission will be forthcoming. Attachments and Other Resources !1980 Joint Powers Agreement Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 9 Jufn!3/ : Jufn!3/ 21 Jufn!3/ 22 Jufn!3/ 23 Jufn!3/ 24 Jufn!3/ 25 Jufn!3/ 26 Jufn!3/ 27 Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:October, 3, 2023 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director Title Moore Lake Park Update Background approved Park System Improvement Plan. Staff are working with WSB on the site plan and Oertel Architects on plans for a community building. The site plan and building are moving from concept and schematic design into the next step of design development. Community engagement is ongoing with a th large community event planned for Saturday, September 10. The event will provide opportunities for staff to connect with residents on the site plan, building concept and to gather preferences and opinions on six different playground designs developed as options for the park. Financial Impact None. Recommendation Staff requests that the Commission consider making a motion to endorse the playground concept conditions and public feedback gathered during the engagement period. Attachments and Other Resources Moore Lake Park Update.pdf Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 28 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:October, 3, 2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director Title 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Dates Background Attached is a proposed meeting schedule for the Parks and Recreation Commission for the year 2023. Meetings would continue to be held the first Monday of each month in the City Council Chambers of Fridley City Hall at 7:00 pm. Several exceptions include dates when the first Monday of a month is a holiday. No meeting is scheduled for July and the June meeting would be a work session or park tour. Financial Impact None. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Commission pass a motion adopting the 2023 proposed meeting schedule. Attachments and Other Resources 2023 Proposed Meeting Schedule for the Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission Vision Statement We believe Fridley willbe a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 48 Jufn!5/ Fridley Civic Campus 7071 University Ave N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 763-571-3450 | FAX: 763-571-1287 | FridleyMN.gov Park and Recreation Commission 2023 Proposed Meeting Schedule Unless Indicated Otherwise, Meetings are the first Monday of each month nd at 7 pm in City Council Chambers (2 floor) Tuesday, January 3, 2023 (shifted one day due to Council Meeting conflict) February 6, 2023 March 6, 2023 April 3, 2023 May 1, 2023 June 5, 2023 (Work Session at Park Location TBA) July 2022 - NO MEETING August 7, 2023 th Tuesday, September 5, 2023 (Monday, September 4 is Labor Day) October 2, 2023 November 6, 2023 December 4, 2023 Rev. 9/22/2022 49 Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:September, 3, 2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Tara Rogness, Springbrook Nature Center Manager Title Springbrook Nature CenterReport Background Attached is the update from Springbrook Nature Centerfor the October 3, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Financial Impact None. Recommendation None. Attachments and Other Resources Springbrook Nature Center Updatefor October 3, 2022 meeting Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 4: Jufn!6/ Springbrook Nature Center Park & Rec Commission Report SeptemberHighlights Friday Night by Firelight programs were heldin September funded by the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation. Programs were delivered by Pollinate MN, Snake Discovery, and The Voyageurs Wolf Project. Springbrook Foundation and Fridley Liquor partnered on the Autumn th Sampler again this year. The event was held on Saturday, September 17 from 5:30 8 pm. Nearly 150 people purchased tickets for the event. Many thanks go out to the volunteers, vendors, and participants for a successful event. th On Friday, September 931 people volunteeredas a part of the Xcel Energy Day of Service. They helped remove invasive species, cleaned up the Nature Play Area, helped recycle the Willow Huts that were removed from the Nature Play Area (due to safety), and built a second gate into the Nature Play Area. Naturalist Cody has started teaching the first session of the Nature Preschool Club. Seven 4-5 year-olds are learning about nature in a hands- on, immersive way. Winter and Spring sessions are now open for registration. th Naturalists are beginning to teach programs in the school. FMS 5graders will see SNC in their classrooms to learn about adaptations, evolution, genetic variation within a species, and more. Naturalists are also visiting Adams Elementary this month. Students at Adams visit the nature trail on their school grounds twice in the fall and twice in the spring. SNC is hosting the Minnesota Nature Center Network meeting this month. Leadership staff from a variety of nature centers in Minnesota will gather to talk about a variety of topics. Upcoming thisSeason th Community Pumpkin Carving starts on Sunday, October 16and th runs through Thursday, October 20. Join hundreds of other folks to carve thousands of pumpkins to be placed along the trails for Pumpkin Night in the Park. Interested? Sign up for your time slot today! (springbrooknaturecenter.org/PumpkinNight) Help spread the word that we need help with a variety of things (parking lot attendants, pumpkin trail monitoring, volunteer hospitality, garbage hauling, entrance gate, set up, take down, clean up and MORE!) springbrooknaturecenter.org/PumpkinNight nd Pumpkin Night in the Park happens on Saturday, October 22from 5 9 pm. Tickets are on sale now in person at SNC or Civic Campus, or online (springbrooknaturecenter.org/PumpkinNight) Tickets are limited, than 1200 pumpkins carved and lit along the trail, visit with costumed 51 Jufn!6/ characters, dance with the DJ, be entertained by the Embrace the Light Fire Dancers, and more! Adult tickets $12, Youth tickets (ages 3-12 years) $10. Grants getting started with graphic design, interactive element design, and is meeting with fabricators for some custom wood work for the exhibit. We look forward to a fun and educational experience. We have been awarded We will put together new curriculum for onsite field trips, summer camps, scout groups, and others. We will include an additional canoe, PFDs, fishing rods and cases, miscellaneous fishing equipment and additional paddles. 52 Jufn!7/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:October,3, 2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Margo Numedahl, Recreation Division Manager Title Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report Background Attached are highlights from the Recreation Division for the October 3, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Financial Impact None. Recommendation None. Attachments and Other Resources Recreation Division Highlightsfor October 3, 2022 meeting Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 53 Jufn!7/ HIGHLIGHTS Recreation Division:September2022 FallPrograms Below isa list of programs and participation numbersfor the first Fall session,which runsfrom Septemberthrough early November. PRESCHOOL Soccer (2classes)29 ELEMENTARYAFTER-SCHOOL SoccerLeagueGr. K-111 Soccer League Gr. 2-410 Musketeers Fencing8 Outdoor Games & Halloween Fun21 ADULT FITNESS & ATHLETICS Zumba (2 classes) 15 Intro to Pickleball (7 -Fridley;6 -SLP) 13 Pickleball for Beginners(7-Fridley;7-SLP)14 Pickleball Skills & Drills (2 -Fridley;2-SLP)4 Pickleball Ladder League: Aug -Oct 30 (15Fridley; 15SLP) IndoorCo-Rec Volleyball: Sept -Dec 9 (3Fridley;2 SLP;4NB) Parks and Recreation Brochure TheSept/Oct brochurewasmailed to residents beginning on th August 29.Program content for the November/December brochure is complete, the graphic designers is currently working on the brochure. Summer Concert Series -Recap The Rum River Brass Bandperformed for the last concert of th the season on September 13at 6:30 p.m. We are now collecting feedback on our Concert Series through a survey concerts even better! Our survey can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6QDHK7H 54 Jufn!7/ Senior Golf League Tournament The Annual Senior Golf Tournament was held at the Brightwood Hills Golf Course to end the 2022 league season. Participants competed in this tournament and different challenges, such as closest in two and longest drive. Following the tournament, players met in the club house for a banquet and an award ceremony, prizes where given to the league and tournament winners. Back-to-School Open Houses Jessica and the Rec N Roll Mobile were out marketing our fall programs at the local school open houses. We attended Fridley Middle School and Hayes Elementary School Open Houses with flyers, giant Jenga, bag toss, hopscotch and more fun! It was great to speak with community members about our upcoming programs. FHS Career Day th On September 9, Jessica and Margo were presenters at Fridley High School for their Senior Class Career Day. Margo presented about careers in Recreation & Leisure Services, along with an overview of the staff structure of the City of Fridley and what it means to be a government worker. Jessica presented about seasonal jobs in Recreation and how working as a seasonal staff can help students prepare for many different career paths. The presentation was well- received, and we plan on presenting it again to students in February, right before we start hiring for summer jobs. After-School Classes The Elementary After-school Program is back!!! We are so happy to have this program available to our community members after a hiatus due to COVID. Classes are offered Monday - Thursday at Hayes Elementary School, and busing is provided from Stevenson to Hayes. Classes include both sports and arts & crafts to appeal to a wide number of students. Volleyball Leagues Fridley works as a part of the North Metro Partnership that shares registrations and resources with Spring Lake Park and New Brighton Parks and Recreation. Through this partnership we September. 55 Jufn!7/ Fall Pickleball League Our Fall Pickleball League is the third and largest pickleball league Fridley has hosted! Partnering with Spring Lake Park Parks and Recreation there are a combined 30 participants in this league. Our ladder leagues is designed so players of a similar skill levels are playing each other from week to week. Pickleball courts are being used at both Flanery Park in Fridley and Terrace Park in Spring Lake Park to accommodate this league. Pickleball Classes Two different Pickleball classes began in September. A beginner pickleball class and a beginner to intermediate level class. Pickleball classes are designed to be a progression to build new players skills and understanding of the game. We hope to retain pickleball participants as we move indoors at the Hayes Gym over the winter season. Moore Lake Open House The Recreation Division along with Communications, Parks Maintenance and Engineering Departments hosted an extremely successful engagement event from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11 at Moore Lake Park. An estimated 250 people were in attendance and shared their feedback on Park Design Concepts. In addition, we had a variety of fun activities to draw in a crowd and to help the community envision the future of the park. Activities included: fishing on the pier with the Boy Scouts, biking along the trail using the new Fridley Parks and Recreation Bike Fleet, climbing and exploring the fire engine, police squad car and two excavators, playing yard games and sand volleyball, and bouncing in the Bouncy Castle and Inflatable Combo with slide and obstacle course. The community energy was very positive, and all were extremely excited to use the improved park facilities. 56 Jufn!8/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:October, 3,2022 Meeting Type:Parks and RecreationCommission Submitted By:Jeff Jensen, Operations Manager Streets, Parks, and Facilities Title Park Maintenance and Construction Report Background Attached is the Park Maintenance and Construction report forthe October 3,2022meeting. Financial Impact None. Recommendation None. Attachments and Other Resources Park Maintenance Report for October3,2022meeting Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 57 Jufn!8/ Memorandum !! Date:9/23/22 To:Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director From:Jeff Jensen, Operations Manager, Streets, Parks, Facilities DEPT:Public Works CC:Margo Numedahl, Parks and Recreation Manager RE:Parks and Recreation Commission Report for October 3, 2022 Meeting The park maintenance team has been mowing every day with theweather conditions creating plenty of growth for this time of year. We mowed the median on University Avenue for what we hope to be the last time this year.The beautification project extending from City Hall to the south along University Ave. is starting to look nice with the plantings. We have a softball tournamentscheduled the last weekend of September, so we have been busy removing all soccer fields toset up softball and then will prepare the fields for fall soccer. We are working on a project at the SNC Pavilion to correct a water drainage issue along with tree trimming, stump grinding and asphalt patching to get ready for the Pumpkin Nightin the Park event. Jej:jej 58