Resolution No. 2021-51 Parks Master Plan
Resolution No. 2021- 51
Directing Continued Efforts Pertaining to the Parks Master Plan
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) began a process of understanding the needs and desires of
residents for City parks improvements in 2019 called “Finding Your Fun in Fridley” by conducting
four public workshops with residents; and
Whereas, Fridley residents expressed an interest in improving City parks by upgrading
playgrounds and amenities, creating gathering spaces, offering year-round recreation programs
at parks, interconnecting parks by trial, and creating unique experiences in the parks; and
Whereas, in 2020 the City’s consultant, WSB & Associates conducted additional resident
engagement over concept plans for each City park and provided cost estimates for construction;
and
Whereas, a statistically-valid residents survey conducted by Morris Leatherman Associates
identified residents are supportive of parks, desire to see the parks improved and are willing to
pay additional taxes to fund a reconstruction effort; and
Whereas, a Town Hall meeting open to all residents held on June 5, 2021, further identified
support for the Parks Master Plan and a clarification of next steps.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Fridley City Council hereby directs the City Manager to
continue final implementation of the Parks Master Plan.
Be it further resolved that the Fridley City Council hereby set parameters to the next phase of
the Parks Master Plan:
A. Project size not to exceed $30 million.
B. Timeframe of the improvements not to exceed 10 years.
C. Approves the following appointments to the vacant positions:
1) The creation of a Financing Task Force for purposes of recommending an
appropriate financing method to implement the Parks Master Plan consistent
with City Council parameters. The task force would be staffed by the City
Finance Director and made up of seven residents appointed by the City Council.
2) The creation of a Refinements Task Force for purposes of evaluating the Parks
Master Plan concepts and refining them to the interests of the community and
fit within the project size determined by the City Council. They will host public
meetings and find ways to engage residents in the process to make sure all
voices are heard. They will recommend a final project implementation plan to
the City Council for consideration. The group will be headed by the Community
Services Director. The Parks & Recreation Commission will be asked to serve as
members of the task force. The City council may appoint more members if
desired.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 14th day of June 2021.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
ATTEST:
Daniel Tienter – City Clerk