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08/19/2002 CONF MTG - 4757r � CfiY OF FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING August 19, 2002 — 7:00 p.m. Fridley Municipal Center Meeting Room 1 (Lower Level) Springbrook Nature Center Gateway Project. 2. Use of City vehicle for `49er Days Royalty. 3. l�'ew Restrictions on Charitable Gambling. 4. Proposed Ordinances Regarding Residential Driveways and Sewer Cleaners. 5. Alternatives for the Human Resources Commission. Memo to: The Mayor and Council �% From: Wiiliam W. Burns, City Manager i��� � ��J� Subject: SNC P(an Date: 8-16-OZ Siah St Clair and Malcolm Mitchell will be present Monday night to seek Council's endorsement of the Foundation plan to move ahead with a fundraising campaign for the first phase of a Nature Center improvement project. They would also like a formal endorsement of their efforts at a future Council meeting. I have attached the minutes of the June 3`� Parks and Recreation Commission meeting where this was discussed. Siah has also provided copies of materials from the Foundation. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq - June 3 2002 Paqe c. Fridley `49er Days � Mr. Kirk provided a schedule of the upcoming '49er Days' events and invited the Commission members to participate in the many activities that week. d. Springbrook Donation from Micro Control Co. Mr. Kirk stated that the Nature Center Foundation was given a check for $5000 from Micro Control Company to be used for equipment needed at the Nature Center. This same company gave the Nature Center a$10,000 donation for equipment last year. e. Council / Commission Survey Results and Meeting with the City Council Mr. Kirk stated that he has provided the Commission members with a copy of the results of the Council / Commission survey for 2002. The City Council met with two of the Parks and Recreation Commission members on May 6th to discuss several of the issues facing the park and recreation system. Mr. Kondrick and Mr. Young represented the Commission in this discussion with the Council. Mr. Young stated that he thought the meeting went very well and was an opportunity for the City Council to hear the opinions of the Commission on these issues. He stated that there was a very good exchange of ideas with the Council. Mr. Kondrick agrees that the meeting with the City Council was a very good one. He felt that -the council listened to the concerns and opinions of the Parks and Recreation Commission. 1 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Springbrook Nature Center Foundation Request For Support Of Gateway Entrance Project Mr. Kirk stated that the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation has presented plans for improvements at the Nature Center and is asking the City of Fridley to support this project. The Foundation would like the City to approve the concept of the Gateway Entrance Project plan and secondly, permit the Foundation to p�oceed with the detailed planning and commencement of fundraising for Vision Package #1. Mr. Kirk further stated that the Commission has been given a five-point process that outlines how the Foundation would like to work with the City of Fridley on this Springbrook Gateway Project. The points of this process are as follows: A. The Springbrook Nature Center Foundation will provide the leadership required to move each project element to completion. B. Working with the City, the Foundation will provide the capital expenses necessary to accomplish each element. No aspect of any element would b� ) initiated unless the capital funds have been secured Pa�ks and Recreation_Commission Meetinq — June 3 2002 , Paqe 3 C. The Foundation w�li have a business plan that wiil reconcile and meet any increased operating costs that are a result of elements in this project. This � � business plan will be submitted to City Council / staff for approval before work on any element of the project is initiated. D. The Foundation will satisfy requirements made by the City Council �egarding futurz depreciation expenses prior to initiating construction of project elements. E. The Foundation will prepare a phased Development Plan detailing sources of revenue by category in a time frame appropriate to the phased implementation of project elements. Mr. Kondrick stated that the Foundation has met with the City Council, as well as the Parks and Recreation Commission to expfain the plans for this project. The Foundation is very confident that this is a good plan and they are confident in securing the needed funding. Mr. Kondrick stated that he thought the City Council would endorse the project if it is phased and the SNC Foundation will raise all of the funding necessary. He further stated that when we look at the Parks Capital Improvement program and the needs throughout our parlc system, it is clear that we don't have the dollars available to fund a project of this magnitude. The Springbrook Nature Center Foundation seems very dedicated to this project and very earnest in their desire to make this successful. Ms. Sibell asked what the total cost would be for the first phase of the project. Mr. Kirk stated that the estimated cost for Vision Package #1 was $800,000 to $900,000 incfuding the architectural fees. Mr. Solberg asked if it was the understanding of the Commission that the Foundation would have all the dollars in hand for each phase of the project before starting the actual work. Mr. Kondrick stated that this was his understanding. He further stated that he didn't believe that phase 1 would have a big effect on the City's operating costs at Springbrook. There may be some minor costs associated with it, but nothing too significant. Mr. Solberg stated that he would like it clarified that the Foundation would do all of the fundraising for this entire project and provide any additional operating costs associated with the project that is over and above what the City currently funds at Springbrook Nature Center. Mr. Kondrick stated yes, that was what the Foundation planned to do. Mr. Solberg �asked who would have ownership of the facilities that were being added to the site? Mr. Kirk stated that this is a City of Fridley park and the City would own all of the facilities. Ms. Sibell asked what would happen if the Foundation starts raising money and only raises half of the dollars needed for the first phase? Is there an expectation that the City will cover the remaining dollars? Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — June 3, 2002 Paqe 4 Mr. Young stated that each phase of the project has several components and in most cases, these components could be done independently. If only a portion of the fundraising goal w� realized, then only a portion of the project would be completed. These individual component5 would still be an improvement at Springbrook, even if the entire project could not be completed. Ms. Sibell stated that she would like to see a review process with regard to the promotional materials and presentations that will be made to potential contributors. She would like to make sure that the City is okay with what is being promoted for this project. Mr. Young stated that he would like to see the Foundation be allowed to proceed with the fundraising for phase 1 of the Gateway Entrance Project. He further stated that he has a problem with some elements of the future plans for the building at this point, but the components in phase 1 would be very good for Springbrook. Mr. Kondrick stated that he agreed with Mr. Young and would like to see the Foundation be allowed to move forward with fundraising for phase 1. We can show the Foundation that we are interested in the project and backing them in their fundraising effort. We do not need to say that we support all 4 phases at this point, but we do support phase 1. Ms. Sibell asked what would happen to this project if for some reason the Foundation were to have a drastic change in current membership or charter mission. Mr. Kondrick stated that the City would have the money in escrow before any part of thP • project is started. ssic MOTION by Mr. Young, seconded by Ms. Sibell to support the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation's Gateway Entrance Project with the following recommendations: • The Parks and Recreation Commission endorses the idea of improvements being made to the Springbrook Nature Center. • The Commission is supporting Vision Package #1 of the Gateway Plan as outlined and presented at the April 8, 2002 Commission Meeting. . • This support for the project is offered with the understanding that the project will be done without City dollars for capital expenditures or additional operating/maintenance costs. • The Commission requests that the City review and approve presentation and promotional materials for the phased improvements at Springbrook Nature Center. • The Commission recommends that the City of Fridley give approval for the fundraising to commence for Vision Package #1. • The Commission recommends that at the completion of fundraising for phase 1, a detailed presentation of the plan for phase 2 be presented to the City before any fundraising for that phase commences. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. �p� �Ie� � �. £� ' �� �; i� � „�.' ";r �s �.. ° �q �� � ��� � ?� �'�, '} q� �� � :�i� '�.,.n�'"9� .� -�` � r �� � �rv_ U� ,� ��� �� � 1 y �. � _ �: � �:1 � f. ,#� . '#r "� .. . . . ��' � . �^, � � ��K Y� �. ,ray � � _ � �� a .. �t; � . . ��' �� .� . A C�se Statement for Continued Community Support �f Springbrook Nature CF Executive Summary "Tl:e n:ost alive Is the wildest. Not yet subdued to man, its presence refreshes f:im." - Henr,�� David Thoreat� We live in a country where more than 80% of the population resides in an urban area. Americans are increasingly living "an indoor life." Opportunities are dwindling for urban residents to easily interact with natural environments. Springbrook Stories... Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley, Minnesota is a Whehl was 13, o friend and 12�-acre protected natural area in an otherwise highly I star�ed vol4nteering at developed urban community. Springbrook represents Sprir�gbrook Nature 1•8% of the city's total area and is the onlv natural Center, We were at the resource park with regular programs in the community. hature center olrr,ost Unfortunately, this small parcel of land with its native every week for a few prairie, oak Savannah, aspen forest and natural wetlands YeC!►'S. I wcs� ruhhing w�th a is in danger of disappearing, if action is not taken quickly. prel'ty wild group back 1'heh ahd starting to This proposal describes the challenge Springbrook is experirr,er,t w�th drugs, The currently facing, proposes a solution and asks for your �'►meI spent doing support. mteresting activ�ties at Springbrook ahd the Included as side bars in this document are a few of the frier,ds I rr,dde there kept stories from neighbors, co-workers and friends who have me frorr, getting;r,to found Springbrook to be a special place to learn, heal, serious tro�ble. NoW I'rn it� �°�'�'� restore and be grateful for our natural world. college and workirig � o The Springbrook Nature Center Foundation feels strongly hahhy, Springbrook saved that it is our responsibility as a community to ensure that me from the wild crowd, this access to natural spaces is preserved so that future - Forrr,erTeen Volunteer generations living an urban life can also experience the wonders of our natural world and the improved com- munity and individual health that those experiences bring. None of the life-enriching experiences you will read about would have been possible without the support of many, The Springbrook Nature Center Foundation wishes to thank the City of Fridley for its wise stewardship of this jewel in our community's crown, our thousands of visitors, our many volunteers and our generous donors. Sprir�gbrook Stories.,. When rr,y husbahd died s uddehly, I was f ortunate to have had lots of support from family and friends, 'fhe ho�e always seemed filled w�th peopie ready to con,fort ►r,e,Ohe day,I realizedi was trying fio be strong for everyone eise so fihey wo4ldn't worry dboufi me, Myhusbandandl usefio walk often at Springbrook, One day,I drove to the hature center walked deep into the pdrk and had a good, long cry under a tree, It was exactly what n,y soul needed. - A S�rinabrook Visttor Our Role Today ijz the Cofn�nunity The Springbrook Nature Center Foundation, with input from citizens, has articulated a vision for the nature center which declares its reason for existing. Management decisions at the nature center are guided by this vision along with a mission statement, tivhich further defines its responsibility to the community. Our Visio�t Creating a strong community through a strong relationship with nature. Our Missiofz Springbrook Nature Center exists to create opportunities to renew our community through experiences in natural areas that enrich lives, restore well being and teach us the environmental lessons necessary to sustain the natural places that nurture our spirits. Today the Springbrook Nature Center contributes to the community in the following way: . Educates through it's many activities and formal programs. More than 20,000 attend programs each year including 8,300 school children in formal environmental ed classes. Provides a Natural Experience by preserving the land and wildlife for tens of thousands of visitors. Creates Community by serving as a safe and accessible venue that offers a mix of activities for citizens of all ages, income levels and physical abilities. 2 We Can Do More "People go to tlre wzlderness for »tany tl�ittgs. But the greatest Springbrook Stories... of these is for the goodness of tl:eir sor�ls." - Sigiird F. Olson My father-in-Iaw grew up m a rurdl, heavity- wooded Since Springbrook opened almost 30 years ago, visits ared of northerr� have increased from 5,000 annually to more than 160,000. M�nnesota. Sadty, i1� his This tells us that Springbrook continues to be a popular loter years, he began attraction in our community. It also tells us �ve must now s4ffering fron, look at innovative ways to better manage park usage to preserve it for our future. der�nentid, My wife andI had to rr�ove hirr, to a The landscaping, trails, signage, structures and interpretive care facil�y near us in center were not designed to give proper direction to the Fridley. 1-�iS GOhdiFioh numbers of people now visiting the nature center. This has deteriorated caused a negative impact to the center's natural area, its rapidly from that time built environment and to visitors' experiences. on, Eventuaily, he didn'fi recognize anyone in Space design studies have demonstrated that "many people the farr�ily ahd rorely well directed will have less impact on an area than less spoke. One summer's people who are given little direction." day,I decided to take hirr, on an outing fio "The Gate�vay Project" has been developed with the input of citizen groups, environmentalists, city officials and Springbrook. A5 we architects to preserve the Springbrook experience for ehi'ered the Savonnah future generations of urban nature seekers. The Gateway OokS, he5uddehly Project offers an attractive solution by addressing the asked how rr,y wife was! immediate need for more directed use of the park. At the We had u5 rr,invtes of same time, it provides new experiences for visitors while meaningful anticipating and directing future growth in use. conversafiioh. On the wdy back to the care The Gateway Project proposes the following: facil�Fy in the car, he again (opsed into his ` A re-configuration of seven acres of entrance condttioh, But for a space to create attractive community gathering brief ►„orr,ent�I had him spaces (both indoor and outdoor) which allows back, andl wi11 dlways for outdoor events of up to 2000 attendance and be grateful for thdt, regular indoor activities of up to 250. -� Fridley Resident ■ Reduce visitor impact by directing all visitors to appropriate park usage through improved signage, interpretive messages and exhibits, Springbrook Stories... A few years ago, my teenage soh andl decided to voluhteer for differehi' activtfiies at Springbrook, We were at a point wherel was starting to worry about how to corr,rr,unicate w�th him, Once a week after our work ehded dt Springbrook, we'd go out for Q snack together and talk dbout our differeht experiences, These cohversations would lead to discussions aboufi in,portant issues that seemed in,poss�le to discuss before we had Springbrook in our tives, - Mom of a Teen entrance design, laudscaping aud by conducting and encouraging activities that convey a sense of appropriate usage compatible with Springbrook's mission. This is a privately-funded project to be completed iu stages over the next few years. These stages are self-contained enhancements and are not dependent on each other. The Gateway Project described in this document allows Springbrook to deliver more fully on its commitment to create a stronger� conzniurrity tllrough a stronger re- lationship tivith nature. There is no other facility in the city which has as much potential to fulfill existing community needs. The Gateway Project achieves the following: Preservation of a natural experience in an urban environment - by cushioning the land and wildlife through a more "directed" use of the park. Promotion of �vellness - by taking advantage of the nature center's unique ability to combine nature's healing qualities with activities that promote wellness such as tai chi, yoga, meditation. Expanded venues for life celebrations - by providing an attractive venue for life passage events such as marriages, birthdays, and memorials. Meeting space - by offering expanded indoor and outdoor space for citizen and area businesses to gather for such activities as business retreats, artistic events, wellness clinics hospital grief groups, and expanded educational activities that are compatible with the nature center's mission. Provide additional revenue opportunities — through increased programming opportunities, contributions for space rentals, memorial donations, membership dues, concession and gift shop sales, ongoing corporate support. Create a more engaged community - by providing increased opportunities for citizens and businesses to 4 Springbrook Stories., Springbrook is where I always rr,dke a first dai'e, I waht to see how he c�cts in hai'ure, how he greets people on the 1'raits, what kind of conversation he ►�,akes, I can learr� a lot about what kind of person n,y date is during a walk at Springbrook. - U of (H Coliage Sfiudent "invest" in the well-being and beauty of their community through donations and participation in Springbrook's activities. All of the services above have been requested of the nature center by citizens, businesses or public officials. Addressing these needs through the modification of the existing site will provide the city a sustainable park and ensure that Springbrook maintains its reputation as a leader among nature centers as noted in Minrtesota Par�nt magazine. This recognition contributes not only to the community's quality of life, but also to its standing within the Twin Cities. area. j�Ve Cafa Do More ... But Only With Yoi�r Help Springbrook Foundation/City of Fridley Collaboration 1. The Springbrook Nature Center Foundation will provide the leadership required to move each proj ect element to completion, 2. Working with the City the Foundation will provide the capital expenses necessary to accomplish each element. No aspect of any element would be initiated unless the capital funds have been secured. 3. The Foundation will have a business plan that will address any increased operating costs that are a result of elements in this project. The business plan will be submitted to the City Council and staff before work on any element of the project is initiated. 4. The Foundation will satisfy requirements made by the City Council regarding future depreciation expenses prior to initiating construction of project elements. 5. The Foundation will prepare a phased Development Plan detailing sources of revenue by category in a time frame appropriate to the phased implementation of project elaments. Thank you for your interest in Springbrook Nature Center. It's your support that creates our community's reality. 5 Springbrook Gateway Project Springbrook Foundation and City of Fridley Working Together A. The S�ringbrook Nature Center Foundation will provide the leac�ership required to �nove each ��ro,ject element to cor�ipletion. B. Working with the City the Foundation will provide the capital expenses necessary to accomplish each element. No aspect of any element would be initiated unless the capital funds h�ve been secured. C. T�ie Foundation will have a �usiness plan that will reconcile aricl meet any increased operating costs that are a result of elements in tliis project. This business plan will �e submitted to City Council/ staff before wurk on any element of the project is initiated. D. The Foundation wiIl satisfy requireinents made by the City Council reg�rding future depreciation expenses prior to initiating construction of project elements. E. The Foundation will prepare a pl�ased Development Plan cletailing sources of revenue by category in a time frame apprupriate to the phased implementation of praject elements. Springbrook Gateway Project Presentation to Fridley City Council August 20, 2002 Acti�n Request: The Springbrook Nature Center Foundation is requesting that the City Council a��prove tbe following: A. The concept of the Gateway area plan. B. The Foundation proceed with c�etailed planning and the comme�icement of Funclraising for Vision Package #1 of tlie conceptual Gateway Master Plan. 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AND CLOSE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FEBRUARY 2002 � , � : � �: . . thorbeck � : . • A R- C H 1,T E C T S � � February 2002 � � • Springbrook Nafure Center Foundation Doyle Mullin, President _ � C/O Springbrook Nature Center : � 6431 University Avenue NE � Fridley, MN 55432 � _ � Dear Members of the Board: � We and Close Landscape Architects have enjoyed working with you in the � preparation of a Master Plan for the seven acre Gateway Area of the • Springbrook Nature Center. - _ • When the Center was constructed in the early 1970's it was at the leading edge of environmental +education. Today we Iive in a rapidly changing world, � and the theme of Timeless Natu"re Working to Nurture the Human Spint and : • Community, that emerged out of community workshops, is a renewed commitment to maintaining Springbrook's position as the outstanding • environmental education center in the Twin City Metropolitan Area. � This theme has guided our design work and we believe that the master plan • provides a very positive relationship between humans and the na#ural environment. The master plarrorganizes the Gateway Area into two distinctly. � separate, but integrated, experiential components.`A portion of the seven acre site has been designed with a Memorial Green and outdoor rooms for group � aetivities and increased human activity, whfle the interpretive center is • expanded for indoor year-round en�ironmental education and meeting spaces with a close visual connection to nature. � The issue of increasing activiry in the Gateway Area in order to protect the - � natural areas of the site has been a major planning dichotomy. We belieVe . that the pla� does resolve this issue, and hope that it will be a useful tool for on-going funding and decision-making for future improvements. . � _ : � Thank you for this exciting opportunity and we remain available to assist in : the next hase of the Center's develo ment. Please contact me if ou have � R p Y : any questions. � : � $incerely; : � , � � Duane (Dewey) Thorb k, FAIA � President _ � • Copy: Bob Close, Close Landscape Architecture • 1409 willow street minneapolis, mn 55403 • 6 1 2 ■ 8 7 1 � 7 9 7 9 • f a x: 8 7 1 ■ 8 0 8 8 • • TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION A. PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES B. CONCEPT DESCRIPTION OF CONCEPT ORIENTATION DIAGRAM LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES BUILDING EXPANSION GUIDELINES C. MASTER PLAN: SITE PLANS OVERALL NATURE CENTER SITE PLAN GATEWAY AREA SITE IMAGE SKETCHES PHOTO MONTAGE D. MASTER PLAN: BUILDING PLANS FLOOR PLAN ELEVATIONS BUILDING IMAGE SKETCHES E 5 8 12 17 Springbrook Nature Center Page 1 � � INTRODUCTION "The mission of the Springbrook Nature Center is to preserve the integrity of and enable access to its natural areas in order to provide opportunifies for the community to enjoy and experience renewal in nature, to learn about broad and specific environmental concepts and values; and to provide opportunities for nurturing the human spirit." Originally established in 1974 to preserve a unique natural area and to provide the community with a special place to experience nature, Springbrook Nature Center (SNC) has been a continuous source of information, knowledge, encouragement and enjoyment to Fridley and surrounding communities. Today it has become a regional treasure with steadily increasing use that last year was over 180,000 visits. How to manage this continuing growth of use in the future, while preserving and enhancing the natural areas of the site, became the challenge for the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation. After initial discussions, the Foundation concluded that the best opportunity was to focus increasing use around an enhanced nature center entrance area. This would decrease impact on the more fragile interior areas and create opportunities to educate users of appropriate pathway protocols on the Center's trails and an enhanced sense of transition from the street to the nature center gateway area and subsequently to interior areas. The seven acres around Springbrook's entrance, including the interpretive center building, would function as a"Gateway Area". This concept follows the principle that well directed management of increasinq use will maximize both the number of users and the sustainability of the nature center. The Gateway concept provides a wonderful opportunity to redesign and better manage the area in ways that accommodate higher intensity use while providing active and passive limits on the use of the remainder of the nature center, minimizing uses that degrade and are detrimental. With this in mind, the Foundation board and center staff worked to develop a Master Plan to be a guide for future development and fund raising that accomplishes the foundation's vision and mission. The Master Plan is the result of addressing this design challenge to provide direction for increasing usage while preserving the natural environment — a challenge that requires a carefully managed approach. Springbrook Nature Center � Page 2 I - The Foundation and Center staff conducted a number of focus meetings to invite community input into the design of the Gateway area. The concepts that emerged from these meetings are based on the theme of Timeless Nature Working to Nurture the Human Spirit and Community: � • Education - nature interpretation, environmental sciences, outdoor skills, and watershed understanding. • Wellness -places that passively and actively foster wellness. • Gathering - places for community events addressing the diverse cultural groups within the community. • Life Celebration — places for weddings, memorials, family reunions and related activities. • Business and Community Seminars - relaxing and inspirational spaces for small retreats for up to 150 people. • Nurturing - places serving the needs of people looking for peaceful solitude. The Foundation believes that one benefit people clearly derive from nature is feeling better. Wellness is an important part of the benefits Springbrook returns to individuals and the community through its creation of a sense of place. When humans first began to grow plants as food, they became fixed in one place and learned to work and live with nature. Hence, the selection of place is an intrinsic part of a person's search for meaning in life. To experience the sense of place is to feel its personality. The mood of a place is connected to nature as it changes from time of day and through the seasons, and as it ages over time. The theme of Timeless Nature Working to Nurture the Human Spirit and Communityfor the Gateway area suggests that it should provide a series of intimate gathering places for people to experience nature. Gathering places for: reflection • visualization • listening • discovery • connection Springbrook Nature Center � learning Page 3 Compelling places that: • celebrate changing seasons • provide multi-sensory experiences • connect with nature • use materials that are of the earth, like wood, stone, stucco • use light as lanterns at night • celebrate sunlight throughout the day • create transition from the outside world • are simple, but not simplistic The design concept for the Gateway Area, illustrated in this Master Plan, transforms the seven-acre site into a special place reflecting the vision of Springbrook Nature Center Foundation for the future of Springbrook Nature Center. Springbrook Nature Center Page 4 A. PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES A number of problems and opportunities emerged from workshops with different community and stakeholder groups. These formed the basis for the Master Plan, and are as foltows: PROBLEMS • Building and grounds in the Gateway Area are in need of stabilization and restoration to preserve their value for future generations. • Public funding for ongoing operations and maintenance has become limited. • Gateway Area and interpretive center lack definition as focal point for group activities. • Difficult to protect the natural areas of the site while managing group activities and a diversity of users. • Audio and visual noise along 85th Avenue needs to be mitigated. • Pedestrian access currently causes conflicting uses such as bicycles, birdwatchers, joggers, hikers and people seeking solitude. • Interpretive Center too small to accommodate variety of uses and community needs. • There is no set aside space for regularly requested memorials for individuals in the community. • Existing parking lot too small for peak season daily parking, many events and all large event activities. • Site security needs improvement with lighting and location of activity areas to enhance sense of security. • Vehicular, bicycte and pedestrian access from 85th needs to be enhanced and clarified for safety and enjoyment. • Existing amphitheater needs upgrading for better acoustics and programmed use. Springbrook Nature Center Page 5 � i OPPORIIJNIIIES • Organize the Gateway Area site and building as integrated experiences reflecting community values and provide unique landscape expression along 85th avenue to emphasize Center as a community focal point. • Create an overall ambiance that emphasizes the collective wholeness of the Gateway Area, which will enhance the meaning of indoor and outdoor spaces. • Create pathways and landscaping to enhance orderly and sequential circulation and site understanding. Improve parking lot to incorporate ecological principles, increase spaces and enhance visitor arrival and transition into the natural areas of the site. • The Gateway Area has a diversity of landscape and lends itself well to organization of outdoor activity "rooms" based on wellness theme. • Design spaces and functions - indoors as well as outdoors - to generate revenue, such as: coffee shop, gift shop, weddings, receptions, meetings, retreats, seminars. • Provide interpretive handout to enable self-tours. • Incorporate railroad, watershed and Mississippi River as historic amenities related to interpretive graphics. • Provide site signage to direct pedestrian movement and explain building and site features, emphasizing environmental sustainability. • Locate circulation, planting and expanded building for accessibility and to maximize photogenic qualities. • Provide for group picnics and programmed events utilizing a new picnic shelter designed and located to fit the overall theme and provide smaller shelters to support use of the smaller outdoor rooms. • Expand existing building to become a"gateway" interpreting the natural areas of the site. • Consider materials that are of the earth, like stone, concrete, and wood; and colors that are found in nature. • Consider indoor and outdoor spaces for diversity of users ranging in age, Springbrook Nature Center �� Page 6 ability, cultural background and interests. • Consider using water as a feature to enhance the entry experience and to mask sound from 85"' Avenue. Springbrook Nature Center Page 7 � i � � � � � B. CONCEPT The Master Plan for the 7-acre Gateway Area of the Springbrook Nature Center is organized around a circulation system that begins with an expanded parking lot and a defined vehicular/bus drop-off zone. An entrance space, with special landscape and water features, signage and lighting acts as a transition from the outside world into the Gateway Area. A loop pathway leads to a medium sized picnic shelter with toilet and catering facilities, a series of outdoor rooms, small shelter sitting areas, and native landscape development/enhancement. The Interpretive Center, while visible from the entry area, is reached by crossing a bridge over a water feature. The existing 5,486 square feet Interpretive Center is proposed to have an addition of approximately 13,000 square feet that could be constructed in phases as funds allow. A new central atrium-like gathering place organizes access to all of the functional components while acting as a"gateway" into the Center's natural areas. IXPANDED PARKING 85TH AVENUE PEDESTRIaN CONNECTION GATEWAY AREA MANAGED ENVIRONMENT NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OVERFLOW PARKING , MAfNTENANCE BUILDING The following design principles and guidelines are intended to work with the Master Plan to act as a guide for future development. These covenants will help to define the landscape of the Gateway Area and the architecture of the Interpretive Center, enabling them to retain their individual purposes while providing for a cohesive overall design that celebrates environmental understanding and enjoyment. Springbrook Nature Center Page 8 � � � i i • LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES PRINCIPLE # 1- ENHANCE WHAT ALREADY IXISTS • Use a plant list that reflects existing plants and native species • Help strengthen groupings of trees by planting similar species • Maintain feel of natural landscape in the Gateway Area even though use increases PRINCIPLE # 2 - CELEBRATE COMMUNITY • Create a Memorial Green as a community gathering place • Incorporate water feature and methodology for honoring significant Fridley residents • Create transition from parking into the natural areas of the site PRINCIPLE # 3- CHOOSE THE LEAST INVASIVE METHODS POSSIBLE • Paths and site development should go around trees, not through them • If trees and plantings need to be removed, attempt to relocate them • Keep intense park uses in the Gateway area to reduce impact on the natural areas • Gateway Area to be a microcosm of the larger natural landscape PRINCIPLE # 4- GROUP TREES BY SPECIES • Coniferous trees should be used in naturalized groupings and in conjunction with deciduous groves for perimeter plantings to shield the site from surrounding development • Interplant with deciduous trees in existing wooded areas • Emphasize the use of hardwood trees near the Interpretive Center PRINCIPLE # 5- SHAPE OUTDOOR ROOMS AND SCREEN 85TM AVENUE WITH PLANi1NGS AND EAR'�H BERMS • Use a mix of deciduous trees, coniferous trees and native shrubs in naturalized groupings • Use native grasses and wildflowers in open areas PRINCIPLE # 6- DESIGN FOR A VARIETY OF USERS AND WILDLIFE • Include water feature • Create special places for children • Design for multiple-use as much as possible • Recognize diversity of users ranging in age, ability, cultural background, and interests • Design to attract wildlife PRINCIPLE # 7- CREATE UNIQUE MICRO-ENVIRONMENTS • Use similar tree and ground ptantings in each area Springbrook Nature Center Page 9 • Surround areas to form enclosures within the larger enclosure • Celebrate the changing of the seasons PRINCIPLE # 8 - ENHANCE CIRCULAiION • Strengthen vehicular entrance/exit signs, including a lighted entry monument • Design to accommodate diverse modes of transportation • Expand parking lot using innovative landscape treatments • Use tree planting to enhance entry experience and transition from outside world • Create a sense of mystery, intimacy and serenity as an integral part of the pathway experience • Provide accessible paths for wheelchair users • Provide overflow parking for peak events PRINCIPLE # 9- DEVELOP INNOVATIVE STORMWA7ER TREAIINENT STRATEGIES • Use state-of-the-art systems for cleansing parking lot stormwater run-off, such as below grade filtration and phytoremediation (use of plants) • Develop visible "treatment trains" (sequential series of treatment basins) to educate the public about management of stormwater on developed sites BUILDING EXPANSION GUIDELINES CUIDELINE 1- ORIENTA710N AND INFORMA710NAL FEATURES • Provide directional sign at entrance to transition area, including orientation map • Locate directional and interpretive signs along pathway system • Install lighting for nighttime safety and way finding GUIDELINE 11- IXPANSION FEATURES • Develop interpretive center in phases as funding allow • Utilize sustainable design concepts outlined in the Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide • Include gift shop, coffee shop, sufficient toilets and serving kitchen • Develop atrium space for display of smaller objects and artifacts, traveling exhibits, and function as gateway to natural site areas • Focus on environmental education and provide increased space for volunteers and staff in the existing building • Develop flexible meeting rooms oriented to nature that can be combined to seat up to 150 people, and utilize technology for remote learning • Construct small meditation room for individual and small group contemplation, wellness activities, and connection to nature Springbrook Nature Center L� Page 10 • Provide for indoor landscaped amphitheater with seating for 250 persons • Provide better facilities for volunteers • Provide for ADA accessibility in the Gateway Area and building areas • Maximize views to outside with natural areas connecting to building along entire south walls and other walls as possible GUIDELINE 111- MATERIAL ISSUES • Utilize natural materials from the earth like brick, stone, stucco, wood and metal • Use colors that are found in nature • Celebrate the changing of the seasons • Design for daylighting during the day and expression of lantern at night • Provide appropriate acoustic control Springbrook Nature Center Page 11 C. MASTER PLAN - SITE PLANS OVERALL NATURE CENTER SITE PLAN Springbrook Nature Center comprises 127 acres in the northwest corner of Fridley. The site is characterized by forested land with interspersed open areas and significant wetlands containing pools of open water. The wetlands have been degraded in the past decade due to rapid urbanization around the nature area, but the "natural" qualities of the site continue to provide an inspiring retreat for Fridley and surrounding communities. The Center will continue to serve as a regional environmental education and recreational resource. Proposed building expansion and site development will further expand the appeal of Springbrook, enhancing revenue-producing opportunities for retreats, indoor and outdoor classes, seminars, family gatherings and so forth. GATEWAY AREA The seven-acre Gateway Area lies approximately at the midpoint of Springbrook's northern property line. The main entry and parking lot are located in this area, and the "entry sequence" was identified as a very important part of the visitor's experience at Springbrook. When arriving, the plan calls for creating a tree-lined "allee" on the entry drive with a focal point of birch trees at the far end. The parking lot capacity will be expanded from about 80 cars to 127 cars, but large planted islands will remain in the lot and "green" parking spaces — literally grass with permeable soils below - will be located in the lot's center spaces. Upon leaving the car, one can go to one of two outdoor "rooms" at the west end the parking lot to have a picnic or simply relax. The majority of the Gateway Area lies to the east of the parking lot. It includes a series of discreet spaces linked by a loop path that is wheelchair accessible and built to accommodate service vehicles and — on occasion — cars. One passes a stone sitting wall and grass panel, symbolizing the more manicured, built environment one is leaving, and crosses a prominent water feature on a bridge, which marks the transition from the "outside" world to the nature center. The interior spaces in the outdoor Gateway Area include: • The "Memorial Green" — this rectangular space is located just east of the parking lot, and is defined on one edge by the stone sitting wall and lawn panel and, on the other edge, by a"Memory Wall." The Memory Wall resembles an old foundation wall and represents the important but Springbrook Nature Center L� Page 12 � � i r • � ephemeral role of the built environment in human history. On and/or near the wall, special spaces will exist for memorials and recognition of community members. • The Memorial Green is a flexible space that can be used for community ceremonies and gatherings. • The Main Pavilion (large picnic shelter) — This structure is located just east of the Memorial Green and supports activities there. It includes a large open-air shelter and other facilities, such as toilets, storage and a food preparation area. East of the Main Pavilion two outdoor rooms are located; one or both might have smaller shelters to support activities that occur there. At the east end of the Gateway Area is a large open field, contructed to accommodate overflow parking for special events, such as Halloween. It can be accessed either along the main loop path or from the east service entry to the site (which would normally be gated). A service storage building is also located at this end of the site. Some small, intimate areas are located along the path as well, some of which may be supported by small shelters. Removed somewhat form the main activity areas, these pods will accommodate small groups or individuals. • The outdoor amphitheater, located on the backside of the existing building, will be reconstructed with acoustical considerations to make the facility more useful. Along the entire edge of 85"' Avenue, a landscaped berm will be constructed to protect the Gateway Area from noise and views of passing traffic and industrial activity immediately north of 85th. Landscaping will emulate a natural environment, mixing coniferous and deciduous trees as one might find in the northern parts of Minnesota. A curved wall, integrated with the berm and landscaped and lighted, will be located at the midpoint of the berm displaying Springbrook's name. Springbrook Nature Center Page 13 ��•��•!•�•�!••�SS��•�����i•••••••i••�!•���� o � � Z 1 V '�— ----��-�`-\ � -�-°�, � � �. 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MASTER PLAN - BUILDING PLANS EXISTING BUILDING The 5,486 square foot interpretive center at Springbrook Nature Center was designed by the Design Consortium, Inc., and constructed in the early 1980's as an example of energy efficient architecture. Most of the building is covered with earth and received an architectural design award. The ground floor containing 4,462 square feet provides for a large multipurpose room, storage room, public toilets, laboratory, reception desk, workroom and exhibit space. The second floor contains 1,024 square feet for mechanical space, staff and director's offices. The building does not meet current codes for accessibility and requires updating for mechanical and operational needs. The existing building will remain in use as a focus for environmental education programs, with an addition on the east and west sides to meet expanded program requirements. The existing public toilet areas will be remodeled for volunteer workspace. INTERPRETIVE CENTER FACILITY PROGRAM The proposed addition will contain the following new spaces: A#rium-like entrance space Coffee Shop Gift Shop Serving Kitchen Public toilets/Janitor closet Meeting Rooms (divisible) for up to 150 people Meditation Room for up to 15 people Indoor amphitheater for up to 250 people Lower level storage/mechanical Add for circulation/construction (15%) ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT 1,500 SF 500 SF 500 SF 300 SF 800 SF 2,250 SF 250 SF 2,000 SF 30 0 F 11,100 Net SF 1 740 12,840 Gross SF The proposed addition is organized as a string of specialized uses like a "charm braceleY' extending to the east and west of the existing building. The atrium-like space is in the center, with attached coffee and gift shops, linking all of the pieces together and acting as a"gateway" to the natural areas of Springbrook. It will have a curved wooden roof structure with low e argon glass on all sides in visual contrast to the earth-sheltered existing building and more enclosed adjacent facilities. The western side, nestled into the woods, will contain the meeting rooms, Springbrook Nature Center Page 17 serving kitchen, and meditation space. The eastern wing will have new public toilets, remodeled existing facility, and indoor amphitheater. The "braceleY' organization allows for the pieces to be constructed in stages as funding allows. The buildings will be constructed of materials that are of the earth like wood, stone, stucco, and copper to enhance their rustic and natural quality. Colors that are found in nature will be used to finish exterior walls and interior spaces. The design idea is to have each piece of the building help people connect with nature through unique indoor/outdoor visual connections. Each space will have its own special ambience — ranging from a curving glass wall along the meeting rooms providing views into trees and a wetland, to the carefully staged picture view into a clearing out of the meditation room. The indoor amphitheater will utilize translucent roofing materials as well as glass walls allowing live plants throughout the year. Sunlight will enhance these expressions as it changes throughout the day and seasons. The total effect is to provide a unique year-round setting in the Twin City region for revenue producing corporate retreats, seminars, classes, weddings and meetings, as well as community events, receptions, and public meetings in a beautiful natural setting. Sustainable design principles will be utilized in design decision making for site development, water management, energy use and conservation, indoor air quality and comfort, material selection, and to produce less waste. Other buildings in the Gateway area include a 2200 square foot picnic shelter with attached toilets and serving kitchen that can be rented out for weddings, corporate picnics, family reunions and the like. Small 100 square foot shelters are also proposed at various points throughout the Gateway Area to support the outdoor rooms as an intimate sitting area. The buildings will be constructed of stone slabs set into the ground supporting a curved wood roof. 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P . , i£. � , . :�� . . ` ' . . ,» . ...u. �� SKETCHES OF MEDITATION ROOM Springbrook Nature Center Page 21 BUILDING IMAGE SKETCHES �� � ��an�a ► . •v�, �x G'll�*f'ti� � ANCILLARY STRUCTURES V���+✓V� �+�1,��'1'`^ Springbrook Nature Center Page 22 � BUILDING IMAGE SKETCHES PHOTOS OF STUDY MODEL Springbrook Nature Center Page 23 Memo to: The Mayor and Council �� From: William W. Burns, C�ty Manager ��i Subject: Use of City Vehicle to Pu1149er Days Ftoat Date: 8-14-02 The pageant subcommittee of the 49er Days Committee has asked that the City supply a truck to pull the 49er Day float. I have allowed the use of a discarded police squad for 1992. Thereafter, the royalty were pulled by private vehicles and appazently by use of the Fire Chief's car. At one time the 49er Day Committee had it's own car that was used for pulling the float. They sold the car, however, after determining that they didn't have funding to maintain it. Fritz has advised me that since the 49er Day Committee is not an official City organiza.tion, my authority to a11ow the use of a City vehicle is not at all clear. Since I do not want to accept personal liability for this authorization, I am asking that Council consider passing a motion that would clearly establish this authority. If granted, I would use the authority to allow the use of a City vehicle, subject to the Committee's submittal of a list of dates, places and drivers. They ha.ve provided the attached list for this year. In considering this request, I have talked with Penny Esch, underwriter for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. She advised me that if the City were to commit to providing this vehicle on a long-term basis, they would need to know the name of the insurance carrier for the 49er Days Committee and who would be added to our policy as an xdditional insured. They would also like to know names, dates and people involved in pulling and riding on the float. Once they ha.ve this information, they would decide whether or not they would be covering the City and,if so, how much additional cost we would incur. I do not expect that the additiona.l cost would be a huge amount; however, I can't tell you exactly how much. I will try to have ft before Monday night. What I would like to assume is that LMCIT will insure at a cost not to exceed $500 per year. I would also like to assume tha.t the list of dates and places would be similaz in 2003 to what it was in 2002. With these assumptions would Council be willing to authorize the use of a City vehicle? TO: WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITYMANAGER � � FROM: RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR SUB.IECT: USE OF CITY T'EHICLE TO PULL 49ER DAYS FLOAT Date: August 16, 2002 This is the follow up to your request to deternune whether there are any additional costs related to the use of a city vehicle as a tow vehicle for the 49'ers float. I also contacted Penny Esch, from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to discuss this issue. We have discovered that the City of Fridley along with others have been name as "additional insured" on the liability policy that was taken out by the Fridley 49'ers Festival, Inc. With that extended coverage, the exposure that the city would have seems to be covered by this policy. As of the writing of this memo, Ms. Esch has not had an opportunity to view the policy. We will be providing a copy of it to her, so that she can make a determination that the city is covered for any exposure with this activity. Other costs that the city will incur due to this activity: • Increased depreciation(excessive mileage) • Additional fuel costs • Any repair cost due to accidental damage to vehicle(self insurance on damage to vehicles) � 2002 Royalty Appearance Schedule Current R�y altv May 31 Princeton Royalty Pageant Friday 6:00 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. June 6 Spring Lalce-�ari� �'aw�er Thursday �7ays Farade 7:00 p.m. June 7 Champlin Friday F� He�pin �'a�de 6:45 p. m. June 9 .. ' e Sunday Brunch - 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Parade - 1:30 p.m. Coronation after parade June 13 Fridley 49er Day Parade Thursday Royalty Reception following parade 6:30 p.m. New Royalty June 19 St. Louis Parktaculaz Parade June 20 7une 22 June 24 June 25 June 27 June 28 BrooklXnPark Tater Daze Parade St. Louis Park Coronation Senior High School (reception following parade)?? ��st� Eastside Community Parade Reception following parade Miss Northeast Coronation Columbia Heights Parade Royalty Reception following parade at Murzyn Ha11 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Thursday 7:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 p.m. Monday 6:30 p.m. Tuesday 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday 6:30p.m. June 29 June 3 0 July 3 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 7 July 10 July 11 July 12 2002 Royalty Appearance Schedule B�taine's Blazin 4th Parade Saturday Post Parade Bui�et (following parade) 1:00 p.m. Columbia Heights Coronation Sunday Queen's Tea following 7:00 p.m. Coon Rapids Pafa�e----. Monday 6:30 p.m. Miss Blaine's/Ambassador 7:00 p.m. Coronation-Spring Lake Park High School Forest Lake Parade Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Miss Richfield Ambassador Friday Coronation 7:00 p.m. Pan O Prog Grand Parade Sunday Lakeville 1:00 p.m. Isanti Coronation Wednesday (refreshments - 6:00 p.m.) 7:00 p.m. Maple Grove Parade Thursday Reception following parade 6:45 p.m. Maple Grove Coronation July 14 Robbinsdale Whiz Bang Days Ambassador's Tea (12:00 noon) Coronation July 18 Hopkins Paspberry Coronation pre-Coronation reception Coronation post-Coronation reception Grande March and Raspberry Ba11 July 21 Hopkins Raspberry Festival Parade Pre-parade Royalty Brunch Friday 7:00 p.m. Sunday 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Thursday 6:00-6:45p.m. 7:00-9:15p.m. 9:15-10:00p.m. 10:00p.m.-12:OOa.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. 10:30 - 12:30 . � � 2002 Royalty Appearance Schedule July 24 Aquatennial Torchlight Parade Wednesday *Past Royalty Attends 8:30 p.m. July 26 Aquatennial Queen of the Lake Coronation *Past Royalty attends with the newly crowned Miss Fridley July 28 Glerrvv�ood VVaterama Days Sunday Parade - Judging at 11:30 a.m. 1:00 Pre-Parade Brunch 10:00/10:30 August 4 August 6 August 8 August 10 August l l August 12 August 25 August 26 September 7 September 8 LeSueur's Annual Giant Parade Queen Coronation ?? National Night Out New Brighton Stockyard Days (Post Parade Reception) Chippewa Falls Parade Wisconsin New Brighton Coronation Sunday 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Thursday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. Fridley Historical Society for Augustfest (evening) Woodbury Parade Sunday - 1:00 p.m. Queen's Tea 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Woodbury Coronation Monday (7:00 p.m.) Osseo Parade Northfield Jesse 7ames Days Parade Saturday 12:00 noon Sunday 2:00 p.m. September 14 Ramsey Happy Days Festival Saturday 3:00 p.m. October i University of Minnesota Parade < October Anoka Halloween Parade (Coronation/reception same day) January/February St. Paul Winter Carnival - � CtTYOF FRIDL�Y TO: FROM Date: Re: William W. Burns, City Manager ��� Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director Deb Skogen, City Clerk August 15, 2002 Charitable Gambling Based on a request by the Mayor, staff has done research regarding whether the City can restrict the organizations conducting charitable gambling to local organizations. Back�round Lawful Gambling is defined in Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 349, Fridley City Code Chapters 30 and 603.24 of the Fridley City Code. MN Statutes Section 349.16, defines what types of nonprofit organizations that are eligible to conduct gambling: • Fraternal • Religious • Veterans and • Other nonprofit organization which is evidenced by a current letter of exemption from the IRS or which is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation and registered with the MN Secretary of State. MN Statutes Section 349.155 defines what type of organizations may become licensed by the state, or city. Each organization must meet the following conditions to obtain a lawful gambling license from the state: • Meet one of the four requirements above • Have been in existence for the most recent 3 years preceding the license application • Must not exist solely for the purpose of conducting gambling • Have at least 15 active members, defined in section MN Statutes 349.12, Subd. 2, that: 1. is at least 18 years old 2. has equal voting rights, has an equal opportunity to be elected an officer, and has the right to attend regular meetings of the organization 3. has his or her name and membership origination date appear on the organization's membership list with the member's knowledge and consent; and 4. has been a member for a least six months. • Have identified on its license application the lawful purposes on which it proposes to expend net profits from lawful gambling • Not be, in the opinion of the Board after consultation with the Commissioner of Revenue, seeking licensure primarily for the purpose of evading or reducing the combined receipts tax liability. • Have applied for at least one premises permit; and • Have established a permanent location in Minnesota where gambling records required to be maintained will be kept. MN Statutes Section 349.213 grants Local authority and regulation: A statutory or home rule city or county has the authority to adopt more stringent regulation within its jurisdiction, but there are limitations 1. The City may not require the organization to make a contribution to the city as a condition to operation within said city, except for an investigative fee or tax and/or contribution to a ten percent fund. 2. The City may not require an additional gambling license or permit Investigative fee: A city may charge an investigative fee for renewing a premises pemut or bingo hall license, but it may not exceed $250 for cities of the second class and must be used for regulation of lawful gambling in the city. Local gambling tax may be imposed only if they do not chazge investigative fees and must be to cover costs to regulate gambling in their jurisdiction and not exceed 3%. A report must be submitted by March 15 each year if local gambling tax imposed. Ten percent fund A city may require an organization to contribute up to 10 percent per year net profits to a fund that the city administers. It may not be applied to the net profits derived from lawful gambling conducted at premises within the city's jurisdiction. If this fund is used: 1. The funds may not be spent by the city for lawful purposes including police, fire and other emergency public safety related equipment and training. The fund may not be used for the payment of pension obligations or general city functions. 2. A licensed organization that contributes to the ten percent fund may not be the beneficiary of that fund. A report must also be submitted by March 15th of each year. Trade Area By ordinance a city may require a licensed organization conducting lawful gambling within its jurisdiction spend all or a portion of its lawful purpose expenditures on lawful purposes conducted or located within the city's trade area. The trade area must be defined as the city and any city that is contiguous to the city's borders. Conclusion Staff contacted the Gambling Control Board to find out if the city could limit what organizations are licensed within their community. The Gambling Control Boazd said that Section 349.213 allows local authorities to adopt more stringent regulation within iYs jurisdiction, and limiting the organizations to local organizations can be adopted by the local authority. Staff surveyed surrounding communities to find out if the}� restrict organizations. Some cities have chosen to limit the organizations that can be licensed in their community to local organizations that reside in the city or include membership of at least one third of its members reside within the city. The cities that were surveyed included Minneapolis, Spring Lake Park, Andover, Coon Rapids, New Brighton, Anoka, and Brooklyn Park. We have attached some email communications to this memo outlining their policies. Rick, here is the information I supplied to Scott earlier this year. -----Original Message----- From: Lund, Scott Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 2:14 PM To: Skogen, Deb Subject: RE: Lawful Gambling Research Request Thanks again. -----Original Message----- From: Skogen, Deb Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 2:25 PM To: Lund, Scott Subject: RE: Lawful Gambling Research Request Here is a list of the organizations we currently have and where they are operating — Hope it helps. -----Original Message----- From: Lund, Scott Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 1:12 PM To: Skogen, Deb Subject: RE: Lawful Gambling Research Request Deb, Thanks for the info. Now I just need a list of what organizations currently are operating in Fridley. I certainly do not want to jeopardize contributions given within the city now. This is for my knowledge. If I deem it necessary to review our current ordinance, I will discuss with council. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Skogen, Deb Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 12:27 PM To: Lund, Scott Subject: FW: Lawful Gambling Research Request Here is the information you requested on lawful gambling: In researching the Mayor's question on lawful gambling there were several differences in city ordinances, but most of them do restrict the organizations to local organizations. I looked for information at the state level and found that local gambling ordinances may impact an organization by having restrictions on who may conduct gaznbling within its jurisdiction. So it would be legal for a city to restrict lawful gambling to organizations residing within their city. Here is some information from some of the surrounding cities that I found: City of Fridley: Section 30.05.2 To qualify for a city permit an organization must be in existence for at least three years and have at least 15 active members. City of Minneapolis: 268.40 (b) No organization shall be eligible for a gambling license unless for the three (3) years immediately preceding the date of application: (1) It has had an office located in the City of Minneapolis or on property adjoining land owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Which is contiguous to the City of Minneapolis. An office is defined as the principal location for the conduct of the organization's business..... City of Spring Lake Park: 47A.02 (c) "Organization" shall mean any fraternal, religious, veterans or other non-profit group which has at least 15 active dues-paying members, is operating within the city and.. .. 47A.03 (b) Has maintained an address within the city for at least three (3) years prior to the application. City of Andover: Ordinance No. 258 — Section 5. Approved Organizations 1. T'he organization has aat least fifteen (15) members that are residents of the City of Andover. Such organizations must conduct regular meetings at least monthly and each person must attend not less than fifty (50) percent of all regularly scheduled meetings and pay dues annually in order to be considered a member of such organization for qualification under this ordinance. 2. The physical site for the organization headquarters or the registered business office of the organization is located within the city and has been located within the city for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the application for a license. 3. The physical site where the organization regularly holds its meetings and conducts its activities, other than the lawful gambling and fund raising, is in the city and has been located within the city for at least two (2) years immediately preceding application for a license. City of Coon Rapids: Chapter 5-2006 Approved Organizations l. Have had a principal business or operations location in the City of Coon Rapids for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding the permit request and maintain such a location as long as the organization operates lawful gambling activities in the city. One third of its members reside in the City of Coon Rapids. Member residency must be provided to the city with each new or renewal application for a premises permit. New Brighton: Article 5, Section 5-132. Persons Eligible For a License A license shall be issued only to fraternal religious and veteran's organizations or any corporation, trust or association organized for exclusively scientific, literary, charitable, , education or artistic purposes or any club which is organized and operated exclusively for pleasure or recreation as distinct from profit-making purposes. Further, the organization shall have been in existence in the city for at least three years and shall have at least thirty active members. City of Anoka: City of Anoka refers to state statute and does not specifically reference organization that are eligible or their location. City of Brooklyn Park: Section 113.63(B)(2) Any organization or local subdivision thereof, unless all the following requirements aze met: (a) The organization of the local subdivision has been in continuous existence holding meetings and conforming with the requirements of this subdivision for more than one year prior to the approval of the license; I do not know what the history of allowing other organizations into the city, but our city code does not limit organizations. You may want to review how the different organizations are contributing to the city before you suggest any changes. De6 Skogen, C�►�1C City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, NIN 55432 763-572-3523 763-571-1287 (fax) sko�end(�a,ci.fridlev.mn.us Memo to: The Mayor and Council �� From: William W. Burns, City Manager �( Subject: Revised Role of the Human Resources Commission In April, Council asked staff to review the different types of citizen committees used in other communities. Caroline Mistelske, administrative intern, looked at committees used in other communities. Based on Cazoline's work, it appeared tha.t trai�c advisory committees, similaz to those in Columbia Heights, Bloomington, Apple Valley and North Mankato, were the most likely types of committees that might be useful in Fridley. Other committees which she found included arts commissions, long range planning commissions, transportation committees, capital improvements commissions, senior commissions and advisory health boards. I have attached some materiais on traffic committees that we collected from those cities as well as material on a stafftraffic committee tha.t handles these matters in Savage. If we were to establish a tr�c committee, it might be assigned to heaz requests/compla.ints on an as needed basis or perhaps meet regularly as dictated by the frequency of these kinds of requests. We wouid probably want to include the Public Works Director and the Public Safety Director or their designees as a staff representative to this committee. Council ma.y or may not want to appoint the current HRC members to this committee. Admittedly, some of the current members may not be interested in this subject matter. Alternatively, Council may want to consider establishing an administrative appeals commission that would heaz cases involving non-criminal matters. These would be cases where a citizen did not agree with a staffdecision regazding defined decision-making azeas. These potentially could be things like appeals that arise as a result of code enforcement, utility billing or rental housing inspection. They might also involve appeals from other decisions such as the decision that was recently made by the Public Works Director on a street maintenance issue. They could also heaz appeals of disciplinary actions taken within one of the City's recreation programs. Like the traffic commission, an administrative appeals commission would probably meet on an as needed basis. Staff representation would be determined on a case-by-case basis. I would expect that this commission might not be of interest to the current members of the Human Resources Commission. A third option would be to create a human services commission that would meet as needed to consider services or issues associated with "dependent" populations. They might be assigned for example to review requests or issues associated with affordable housing, senior and youth services, public transportation, cultural diversity and perhaps even neighborhood conflict. They might also be charged with review of the City's annual CDBG application to Anoka County. No doubt, this role would be most comfortable to the current membership of the Human Resources Commission. I have attached an outline of potential functions for each of these types of citizen committees. Potential role of traffic commission. 1. Review requests for traffic control signs. 2. Review requests for parking restrictions 3. Hear complaints about traffic congestion and safety. 4. Hear requests/complaints about street and bikeway maintenance 5. Review complaints about snow and ice removal 6. Hear requests for improvemern of alleys and streets 7. Review requests and complaints regazding Metro System bus transportation and other ma.ss transportation providers. 8. Consider requests/complaints about speeding..... enforcement, traf�c calming and speed limit changes. 9. Consider requests for crosswalks and striping 10. Consider requests for handicapped parking spaces 11. Hear requests regarding pedestrian safety 12. Develop educational materials regazding traffic safety in Fridley 13. Review and make recommenda.tions regazding the City's annual street improvement program Potential role of administrative appeals commission 1. Hear appeals of staff disciplinary actions stemming from recreation programming. 2. Hear appeals regarding utility billing disputes 3. Review appeals stemming from the City's administration of building codes 4. Hear appeals stemming from code enforcement 5. Hear appeals stemming from the City's rental housing program 6. Hear appeals rela.ted to street maintenance, e.g., Potasek stub type issues 7. Hear other appeals of administrative decisions involving non-criminal cases Potential role of human services commission 1, Review changes in police youth services programming 2. Develop recommendations regazding affordable housing proposals like the one brought to us last year by the Metropolitan CounciL 3. Develop and review proposals associated with cultural diversity issues. 4. Consider requests from human services organizations like SACA and Alexandra House.. 5. Hear human rights complaints. 6. Review changes in senior programming. 8. Develop educationa.l programs on human services issues 9. Review and make recommendations regazding the City's annual CDBG application to Anoka County 10. Perhaps hear cases involving neighborhood disputes ...I'm assuming these would be cases that were not submitted to Mediation Services.