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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[7] Draft - Park and Trail System Plan City of St. Joseph Park and Trail System Plan CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION DRAFT October 16, 2008 CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION DRAFT 1 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Acknowledgements The contributions and support of all of those who participated in the development of the Park and Trail System Plan are gratefully acknowledged. The City would also like to thank the citizens of St. Joseph who responded to the Park and Trail survey and those who attended and participated in the Park and Trail System Plan Open House. Park Board Bruce Berghorst, Chair Lonnie Abbott Allison Brown-Bell Cory Ehlert Marge Lesnick Chuck Muske Renee Symanietz City Council Al Rassier, Mayor Steve Frank Rick Schultz Renee Symanietz Dale Wick City Staff Judy Weyrens, City Administrator Lori Bartlett, Finance Director Terry Thene, Public Works Director Planning Consultant SEH, Inc. Veronica A. Anderson, ASLA, APA, Project Manager Chris A. Behringer, ASLA, Senior Park Planner Jennifer Darnall, Senior Graphic Designer Justyna Geiger, Graduate Landscape Architect Jennifer Schmitz, GIS Specialist CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 2 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Table of Contents Chapter 1. Executive Summary 7 Chapter 2. Introduction 8 Vision Statement 8 Need for a Plan 8 The Park and Trail System Plan 8 Planning Process 9 Use of the Park and Trail System Plan 9 Recent Park-Related Planning Efforts 9 Chapter 3. Community Background 11 Introduction 11 City History 11 Natural Resources 11 Previous Park Planning and Acquisitions 11 Chapter 4. Recreation Programs 13 Introduction 13 Recreation Programs 13 Recreation Providers 13 Chapter 5. Park Inventory and Analysis 14 Current Park Classifications 14 Current Park and Open Space System 15 Conditions in the System 17 Park Evaluations Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park 18 Centennial Park 21 Cloverdale Park 24 Hollow Park 26 Memorial Park 28 Millstream Park 31 Monument Park 34 Northland Park 36 Existing Trail System 38 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 3 Chapter 6. Community Input 40 Introduction 40 Surveys 40 Park and Trail Related Issues 42 Chapter 7. Trends Analysis 44 Demographics 44 Recreation Trends 45 Chapter 8. Mission, Goals, Objectives and Policies 46 Introduction 46 Mission Statement 46 Goals, Objectives, and Policies 47 Parks and Open Space 47 Recreation 49 Trail System 49 Natural Resources 50 Chapter 9. Park and Trail System Standards 52 Park Standards and Guidelines 52 Mini Park 52 Neighborhood Park 52 Community Park 53 Special Use Park 53 Regional Park 54 Greenways 54 Natural Resource Areas 55 Open Space 55 Trail Standards and Guidelines 55 Park Trail 55 Connector Trail 56 On-Street Bikeways 56 Specialized Trails 56 Chapter 10. Park and Trail System Plan 58 Park Reclassification 58 Future Park Needs 58 Recommendations 59 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 4 Individual Park Recommendations and Concepts 61 Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park 61 Centennial Park 64 Cloverdale Park 66 Hollow Park 68 Memorial Park 70 Millstream Park 72 Monument Park 74 Northland Park 76 East Park 78 West Park 80 Future Stearns County Park 82 Future Trail Needs 83 Chapter 11. Maintenance Plan 88 Park Maintenance Responsibilities 88 Park and Trail Maintenance Goals and Recommendations 89 Maintenance Guidelines 92 Chapter 12. Implementation Plan 96 Introduction 96 Implementation Strategies 96 Funding Sources 96 Chapter 13. Amending and Updating the Park and Trail System Plan Chapter 14. Appendices A. Park and Trail Questionnaire 104 B. Questionnaire Results 108 C. Recreation Evaluation Tool Form 117 D. League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust -Park Survey E. Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Grant Program -Inspection Notes F. Open House Comments -September 29, 2008 G. Public Hearing Comments -November 6, 2008 (To be completed) CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 5 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figures and Tables List of Figures 5-1 Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park Aerial 19 5-1 Centennial Park Aerial 23 5-3 Cloverdale Park Aerial 25 5-4 Hollow Park Aerial 25 5-5 Memorial Park Aerial 30 5-6 Millstream Park Aerial 33 5-7 Monument Park Aerial 35 5-8 Northland Park Aerial 37 5-9 Existing Park and Trail System Map 38 10-1 Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park Concept 65 10-2 Centennial Park Concept 68 10-3 Cloverdale Park Concept 70 10-4 Hollow Park Concept 72 10-5 Memorial Park Concept 75 10-6 Millstream Park Concept 78 10-7 Monument Park Concept 80 10-8 Northland Park Concept 83 10-9 East Park Concept Concept 84 10-10 West Park Concept 87 10-1 l Future County Park (Aerial Only) 88 10-12 Park Trail - Type I 90 10-13 Park Trail -Type II 91 10-14 Park Trail -Type III 91 10-15 Connector Trail - Type I 92 10-16 Connector Trail -Type II 92 10-17 On-Street Bike Lane 93 10-18 On-Street Bike Route 93 10-19 Park and Trail System Map 94 10-20 Park Search Area Map 0-21 Trail Map List of Tables 5-1 Current Park Inventory and Classification 14 5-2 Summary of Park Areas by Classfication 16 5-3 Existing Park Facilities Matrix 16 5-4 Existing Intra-Trail System 39 10-1 Revised Park Classification/Acreage Adjustment 59 10-2 Park Classification Acreage Guidelines 60 10-3 Future Parks - 2030 60 10-4 Proposed Trail/Sidewalk Segment Expansion Classifications 84 13-1 Capital Improvement Recommendations -Park and Open Space 104 13-2 Capital Improvement Recommendations -Trails 108 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 6 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 1. Executive Summary (To be Completed) CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 7 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 2. Introduction St. Joseph's parks, trails and open spaces provide the community essential recreational opportunities, maintain property values, and preserve valuable wildlife habitat and scenic landscapes. They also foster a positive image of the City's commitment to providing a recreational system that helps define the community's quality of life. Parks provide places to play, relax, and exercise. Trails provide connections to parks and other destinations within a community as well as providing linkages to adjacent communities and regional trails. Open spaces provide the primarily undeveloped "green" areas within the fabric of city development. Together these three components help to promote a healthy and active lifestyle so important to people today. Vision Statement St. Joseph shall provide an attractive, well-maintained park, open space, and trail system that is safe and accessible to all community members and that provides a range of active and passive opportunities for diverse and changing recreation needs. Need for a Plan As a community begins to grow and becomes more urbanized, parks and open space provide a measure of visual relief from the higher density built environment - a value often difficult to quantify in dollars. By addressing park and trail system planning needs proactively, the City of St. Joseph will ensure thoughtful preservation and expansion of the City's park and trail system, instead of having to react to future growth demands. The Park and Trail System Plan The Park and Trail System Plan is a policy document and long-range planning tool used to guide future decision-making related to community parks, recreation facilities, trails and preservation of open spaces. This plan will provide St. Joseph with a usable tool that will enable the City to: • Identify community and City concerns • Evaluate the current park, trail and open space system • Establish a clear vision and attainable goals for developing, maintaining and expanding the park system • Set measurable objectives • Determine future park and trail system needs • Make sound recommendations based on park and trail system conditions, public input and future needs • Estimate preliminary costs for park acquisition, development, improvements, maintenance The Park and Trail System Plan ensures that City parks, trails and open spaces are continually assessed, maintained, upgraded and expanded to sustain St. Joseph's image as an attractive, livable community - a place where people want to visit, live, and work. A healthy and active park system demonstrates that the City cares about its residents and their quality of life. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 8 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 This Plan builds on the "Parks, Trails, and Open Space" section of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update, which is currently being developed by the City. While the Comprehensive Plan is more general in nature, the Park and Trail System Plan provides a detailed evaluation and plan for addressing park and trail development, improvement and management objectives. Planning Process In 2008, the City of St. Joseph hired SEH to work with City staff, officials, the City's 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update consultant and the public to prepare the Park and Trail System Plan. Planning efforts began by reviewing related planning documents including the Parks, Trails & Open Space Section of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan and the ongoing 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. Community members received a survey with their water bills requesting input on the existing park and trail system and on future desires and needs. SEH workeci with the Park Board at monthly meetings, which were open to the public, to develop the Park and Trail System Plan that included: • Creating vision and mission statements • Reviewing c:ommunity input and park evaluations • Identify issues related to the park and trail system • Preparing goals, objectives, and policies for the City's park, trail and open space system • Making recommendations for future improvements to the system • Formulating an implementation that would assist in the budgeting of park and trail related capital improvements The City held a community open house on September 29, 2008 to provide the plan for review and to accept public comments. A public hearing was held on November 6, 2008. The City Council adopted this plan on Use of the Park and Trail System Plan Staff, council, commission and park board members, other governmental entities, organizations or any citizen interested in the City's vision for the park, open space and trail system will find this document useful for understanding the goals and policies for guiding parkland acquisition, development and maintenance. City staff will use this document to establish priorities and annual work plans for park, trail and recreation facilities. Recent Park-Related Planning Efforts A number of recent planning efforts related to park and trail system planning have been undertaken in the St. Joseph area that includes: • St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan Update, 2008 (In progress): The City is currently its 2002 Comprehensive Plan, which includes a section on parks, trails, and open space (See Chapter 10). • St. Joseph Transportation Plan (Prepared in 2006, updated 2007): A Transportation Plan was prepared for the City as a guide to address mobility issues related to roadways and trails within the city. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 9 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 • St. Joseph North Corridor and CSAH 2 Realignment Corridor Study (In progress): The study will identify preferred corridor alignments for motorized and non-motorized travel in and around the St. Joseph area. • Field Street Corridor Study (In progress): The study will determine the need for a new east-west collector in the southern portion of St. Joseph to provide traffic movement for existing and proposed developments and east-west through traffic. • Feasibility Study for Stearns County Rails with Trails (2007): Stearns County examined the potential for extending two significant trails -the Lake Wobegon Trail and the Rocori Trail - to create a connecting regional trail system within Stearns County. • 2030 Stearns County Comprehensive Plan (2008): Included Section 5 -Parks, Open Space and Recreation Plan. The Comprehensive Plan was adopted March 4, 2008. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 10 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 3. Community Background Introduction St. Joseph is a growing central Minnesota city located in Stearns County. It is adjacent to St. Joseph and St. Wendel Townships and is near the cities of St. Cloud, Waite Park, and Collegeville, and the town of Jacob's Prairie. City History Settlers came to the area in 1854, partly because of its proximity to the Red River Ox Cart Trail, which at that time was a major route for transporting goods from Pembina in the northeastern corner of the Minnesota to Minneapolis and St. Paul. This first group of settlers included a German immigrant by the name of Peter Loso. Loso made a claim on sections 9 and 10, on which was platted the village of St. Joseph (originally named Village of Clinton), making him St. Joseph's first settler. Many other settlers soon followed, and, after organizing in 1858, the Village of St. Joseph was incorporated on January 18, 1890. Natural Resources St. Joseph is located within an Eastern Broadleaf Forest ecological biome, as classified by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forestry Service. This type of landscape unit is primarily comprised of deciduous trees. The topography of the area is primarily flat with the presence of hills, wetlands, lakes and rivers. The area soils are primarily a product of glacial till deposits and outwash sediments. St. Joseph is split between two watersheds -the Mississippi River-Sartell and the Sauk River watersheds. The south fork of the Watab River and the Sauk River both flow through St. Joseph, both of which are tributaries to the Mississippi River. The city is located near two lakes: Kraemer, a 192-acre lake located west of the city in St. Joseph Township; and Rossier, and a 33-acre lake located north of the city in St. Wendel Township. There are a number of protected wetlands located near St. Joseph Township as well as one affectionately named Lake Sarah, which is located just south of CSAH 2 near 94. Previous Park Planning and Acquisitions Until the recent development of the Park and Trail System Plan, park, trail and recreation planning has occurred under the guidance of the Park Board and at the City's comprehensive planning level. The City completed an inventory of the park system in the mid-1990s. Parks in St. Joseph have been added to the system over time through purchase, land redevelopment, donation and new development projects. Following is a synopsis of each park's addition to the system: • Centennial Park, located south of CSAH 75 and west of CSAH 2, was donated to the City on the condition that it is used as a park in perpetuity. • Memorial Park, located southwest of the intersection of 2nd Avenue NW and Birch Street NW, was a redevelopment site primarily designed for ball fields in the 1940s. It was dedicated to the soldiers of WWII. A granite memorial is located CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 11 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 above the park along 2nd Avenue. A number of local teams, including Legion Baseball and St. Joseph Saints, use the baseball fields. • Millstream Park was purchased from the Monastery of St. Benedict by the City of St. Joseph was in the 1970s. The site was used as 3-hole golf course since the WPA days - a precursor to the current 18-hole disc golf venue. • Monument Park, originally developed as a rest area in 1941 along old highway 52, features an historical marker indicating the location of a timbered fort used as shelter during the 1862 Dakota Conflict. • Hollow and Cloverdale Parks were added to the park system during the 1960s as part of the subdivision process. • Northland Park was constructed in 1993 as part of the Northland residential development. • Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park was constructed in 1977 and later was dedicated to the memory of Brian Klinefelter, a St. Joseph Police Officer who was killed while on duty in 1996. • Approximately 95 acres of property on the Sauk River and 15 of acres of land in the northwest corner of the proposed River Bend PUD site have been dedicated to the City as future park sites. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 12 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 4. Recreation Introduction Research demonstrates the importance of recreation to staying active, socially engaged and physically fit. America's population, both young and old, is experiencing health- related issues associated with lack of exercise, compounded by the increasing popularity of the Internet and other technologies that encourage a more sedentary and insular lifestyle. Recreation Programs Recreation programs provide a community tools to address these issues by: • Providing opportunities to socialize with other members of the community • Providing health-related benefits • Stimulating local economy • Providing healthy, rather than destructive, pastimes for youth The City of St. Joseph contracted with the St. Cloud Boys and Girls Club to provide summer recreation over the past four years. The City previously sponsored asix-week summer recreation program that included activities for preschool to fifteen-year-old children. Recreation Providers Other St. Joseph area providers, partners, or supporters of recreation programs or activities include: • Stearns County • St. Cloud Independent School District 742 • St. Benedicts College • St. Johns University • St. Joseph Elementary School • St. Cloud River Bats • Saint Joseph Saints Amateur Baseball Team • Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) • Boys and Girls Club • Scouting • Lions Club • VFW • Sno-Joes Snowmobile Club • St. Joseph Recreation Association CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 13 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 5. Park Inventory and Analysis Current Park Classifications The following provides a description of current park classifications: Citywide Parks • May serve some or all types of a community's recreation needs • Provide activities for either a wide range of users or for specific interests • May contain an area for nature study, hiking and riding trails, pond fishing, spectator sports and numerous other activities • Designation may be used in small communities not because of size and/or variety of recreation facilities but is the only park available in the community Community Parks • Typically serve several neighborhoods and are under municipal administration • Generally more spacious than neighborhood parks or playgrounds • May provide swimming pools, picnic areas, more elaborate play fields, restroom facilities and tennis courts • May serve people of all ages • Serves ahalf--mile radius Neighborhood Parks • Provide open space for passive recreation for all ages within a neighborhood • Ideal site is scenic or wooded • Site development should include sidewalk, benches, landscaping, and play features for preschoolers • Should connect with other trails in the system • Serves aquarter-mile radius • Suggested minimum size is one acre Neighborhood Playgrounds • Provided in conjunction with educational and institutional facilities • Primarily serve recreation needs of children ages 5-12 • Size is dependent upon type of activities and facilities provided • May provide play areas, ball fields, basketball and tennis courts and open play areas • Service area is variable but usually serves cone-quarter mile radius Specialized Recreation Areas • Provides limited active recreation value • May include (but not limited to) golf courses, historic sites, conservancy areas, linear trails and floodplains • Not always available to the public • Considered important inclusion to a community and its park and open space program CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 14 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Current Park and Open Space System The City of St. Joseph owns and operates approximately 78 acres of parkland. The following table provides a summary of current park classifications and acreage (See Figure 5-9). .i Park ~ ~ Classification i Location Acres Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park Community Park South of East Dale Street and West of 12`'' Avenue SE 25.04 Centennial Park Communi Park 205 Birch Street West 2.3 Cloverdale Park Neighborhood Park Corner of E Able Street and 8`h Ave SE .48 Hollow Park Neighborhood Pla round West of Birch and 5` Avenue NW .54 Memorial Park Ci wide Park 28 Third Avenue NW 4.89 Millstream Park Community Park North of CSAH 75 and East of CSAH 3 35.0 Monument Park Specialized Recreational Area West Birch Street and 2" Avenue NW .31 Northland Park Nei hborhood Park West of Northland Drive 9.25 Approximately 110 acres of land - 95 acres as a Regional Park and 15 acres as a Neighborhood Park -has been dedicated to the park system as part of the River's Bend PUD development along the Sauk River in the southeast quadrant of the city. Currently, community parks comprise the greatest number of parkland acres with the park system followed by neighborhood parks (See Table 5-2). Table 5-3 summarizes facilities within each of the parks. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 15 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 .~ ~ Classi t ication . ~ of Parks ~ Acres Ci wide Parks 1 4.89 Communi Parks 3 62.34 Nei hborhood Parks 2 9.73 Nei hborhood Pla rounds 1 .54 S ecialized Recreation Areas 1 .31 TOTAL PARK ACRES 77.81 .~ n ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~. ~ ar, ~ ;s4 w o o U ''~ _ U ~ ~ ~ ~ °' ~ ' U .ti ,_.. b U ,~ ~ a Facilities ~ ~ ~ o ~ >, ~ ~ ~ ~ •~ a~ ~ o x w ~ .fl a~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • ~ Q ~ CA c a1 ~ W U Q o x o x ~ a •~ a ~ a. a ~ v~ :~? v~ o v~ ~ E-~ o > w O Parks Brian 25.04 Klinefelter Memorial X X X X X X Park Centennial 2.3 Park X X X X X X X X Cloverdale .48 Park X X X Hollow .54 Park X X X Memorial 4.89 Park X X X X X X X Millstream 35.0 Park X X X X X X X X X Monument .31 X X Park Northland 9.25 Park X X X X X CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 16 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Conditions in the System Conditions of the current park and trail system were evaluated during the development of this Plan. (See Figures 5-1 through 5-8). Park Evaluations The City's neighborhood parks and playgrounds, community parks, citywide parks and special recreation areas were evaluated based on three criteria: safety, condition and maintenance. Apoints-based approach was used to rate park facilities. This evaluation tool provides an efficient and standardized means of rating each park in the system. Average scores were computed for condition, maintenance and safety for each facility. The consultant interpreted the resulting averages as excellent, good,_fair or poor. Each park also was assessed on overall aesthetics. (See Appendix X for Evaluation Worksheet). The evaluations produced a number of issues and opportunities within each of the parks. In general, the results of the evaluation showed that the overall conditions are fair to good and provide range of recreational opportunities, there is a general need to improve grading, drainage and turf conditions. In addition, a number of the park facilities could use updating or replacement. These improvements would ensure that the parks comply with ADA standards. Recommendations and park concept development discussed in future chapters will be based upon the site evaluation, staff and public input, and general design considerations. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 17 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park Location: South of East Dale and West of 12`h Avenue SE -Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park is located primarily within a residential neighborhood in the east central portion of the city with the southern edge adjacent to agricultural lands. Classification: Community Park Size: 25.04 Acres Existing Facilities/Amenities • Play equipment • Picnic Shelter • Picnic tables • Benches • Bituminous trail • Pedestrian bridges (2) • Memorial monument • Bituminous parking lot • Class 5 parking area • ADA portable restroom General Evaluation: Overall, the park is in good condition. There are, however, general grading and drainage issues that affect the quality of general turf conditions in some areas. There is a small stormwater pond that on the northeast corner of the site that is currently being mowed to the water's edge. The park provides an excellent bituminous walking trail around a central wetland area and through a mature oak stand along the east side of the park. Benches along a bituminous trail provide views of the wetland and park. The park also offers a picnic shelter constructed of field stone columns and a green metal roof. Issues: • Drainage and grading problems • Turf establishment and maintenance • No drinking fountain • Accessibility issues • Use of pea gravel surface material in play area • Dog clean-up problems • Play area does not provided shaded bench areas Opportunities: • Provide additional play equipment for tots • Replace play surface material • Provide additional natural resource/storm water management interpretive trail signage • Enhance stormwater pond with native vegetated buffer CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 18 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 • Provide picnic shelter with restrooms that are accessible April-November during park hours • Future trail connection potential on south side of the park that could connect to the new Kennedy Elementary School and future park near planned River's Bend neighborhood. • Install dog waste bags and container • Provide at least one shade structure and additional shade trees at bench near play area • See League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust report for park system survey and recommendations regarding accessibility, safety, and facility condition (Appendix D) • See Minnesota Department of Natural Resources inspection notes related to accessibility and safety issues as part of Outdoor Recreation Grant Program conditions (Appendix E) • Master plan park based on concept that was developed for this plan CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 19 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park ~~ ~. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 20 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 N Pens Bounoary 1 eau Centennial Park Location: 205 Birch Street West -Centennial Park is located within a multiple and single-family residential neighborhood just south of CSAH 75 adjacent to a business district on the northwest side of the City. It is located across Birch Street with pedestrian access to both Monument and Memorial Parks. Classification: Community Park Size: 2.3 Acres Existing Facilities/Amenities • Play equipment • Picnic tables • Benches • Half-court basketball court • Sand volleyball court • Rental community pavilion • Picnic shelter (L) • Horseshoe pits • On-street parking • Drinking fountain L =Lighted General Evaluation: Overall, the park is in fair condition. There are general grading and drainage issues that affect the quality of turf conditions in much of the park. The play equipment is outdated, has accessibility issues, and is in need of repair or replacement. Although the park provides picnic tables and benches, it could benefit from additional shade tree plantings. The park is protected on three sides by a black chain-link fence with non-gated access openings from Birch Street, the north side of the park, and 2°d Ave NW. Issues: • Grading and drainage problems • Turf establishment and maintenance • Dog clean-up problems • No restrooms in community rental building • Accessibility issues • Outdated play equipment • Use of pea gravel surface material in play area • Problems with general turf and volleyball court maintenance • Lack of internal trail and external trail connections CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 21 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Opportunities: • Plant additional shade trees • Redesign horseshoe pit area • Replace play equipment. • Replace play surface material • Provide internal trail system to link park features • Provide trail connection to CSAH 75 crossing or underpass to access Millstream and Northland Parks and to the Lake Wobegon Trail • Provide at least one shade structures and additional shade trees over bench near play area • Provide ADA accessible restrooms that are available April through November during park hours • Install dog waste bags and refuse container • Install irrigation • See League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust report for park system survey and recommendations regarding accessibility, safety, and facility condition (Appendix D) CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 22 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 5-2: Centennial Park - Y YS "~~ t l'~ ~ '~~. ,,: .. ~ y„ s,, y. ti ~ _ ._ - "';"~ .. ~ , _ a~~~il. ~t ~ ~~ / ~ ~' y/ a ~ ~ ~ ~~ ,.~ ro .;~~ ~ ~~ ~ '7F d .~`~~ ,. ~~ •,. ~ ~ ~,. ~t * ti ~ ~ ~ ~ ~e M. ~ S # \ ~ ~ ~.' .'fit ~ ` ~ ~,~w F ~ ~ _.. ~: ~..y'~''' ~ rye. _ t fro ~~hi~~ ~,~ ~ 3 yF- ,~~ ~w J,. S w N ~ eo~,aa-y T~~i m ~ ,~ ~~ CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 23 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Cloverdale Park/Tot-Lot Location: Corner of East Able St. and 8`h Avenue SE -Cloverdale Park is located within an older single-family residential neighborhood in the center of the city. Classification: Neighborhood Playground/Tot Lot Size: .48 Acres Existing Facilities/Amenities • Play equipment • Bench • Concrete play structure • Picnic table General Evaluation: Overall, the park is in fair condition. There are general grading and drainage issues that affect the quality of turf conditions in much of the park. The play equipment is outdated, has accessibility issues, and is in need of repair or replacement. The park uses pieces of concrete have as play structures, and Minnesota Street doesn't provide adequate signage to the park. While nicely shaded, the facilities and space appear to be underutilized. Issues: • Drainage and grading problems • Turf establishment and maintenance • No restrooms • No drinking fountain • Accessibility issues • Use of pea gravel surface material in play area • Outdated play equipment Opportunities: • See League of Minnesota Cities report for park system survey and recommendations regarding accessibility, safety, and facility condition (Appendix D) Adding a gazebo as focal point within park Master plan park based on concept that was developed for this plan CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 24 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Park Boundary Trail ~~ ~ r ~ ~ ~ ~ __ .;''~ N e n n m CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 25 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Hollow Park/Tot Lot Location: West of Birch Street and 5"' Avenue NW -Hollow Park is located within an older single- family residential neighborhood on the northwestern side of the City. Classification: Neighborhood Playground/Tot Lot Size: .54 Acres Existing Facilities/Amenities • Play equipment • Bench • Picnic Table General Evaluation: Overall, the park is in fair condition. There are general grading and drainage issues that affect the quality of turf conditions in much of the park. The play equipment is newer than most in the city but is still relatively outdated. The play area has accessibility issues. The seating and picnic areas could benefit from additional shading. Issues: • Drainage and grading problems • Turf establishment and maintenance • No restrooms • No drinking fountain • Use of pea gravel surface material in play area • Accessibility issues • Could use additional shade • Lack of external trail connection Opportunities: • Evaluate park use and facilities • Acquire additional land, expanding park to the west and reclassifying as a Neighborhood Park. The park could provide a broader range of active recreational opportunities for future neighborhoods on the west side. • Plant additional shade trees or provide shade structure near play area • Install dog waste bags and refuse container • See League of Minnesota Cities report for park system survey and recommendations regarding accessibility, safety, and facility condition (Appendix D) • Master plan park based on concept that was developed for this plan • Provide internal trail system to link park features • Provide trail connection to citywide pathway and trail system CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 26 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 ,~ ~- s ~~~ y N e m CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 27 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Memorial Park Location: 28 3"' Avenue NW -Memorial Park is located within a multiple and single-family residential neighborhood just south of CSAH 75 adjacent to a business district on the northwest side of the City. It is located across Birch Street from Centennial Park and directly downhill from Monument Park. Classification: Citywide Park Size: 2.5 Acres Existing Facilities/Amenities • Baseball field w/dugouts • Park building w/bathrooms and concession • Hockey rink skateboard court (L) • Pleasure ice-skating area • Sliding hill • Parking area L =Lighted General Evaluation: Overall, the park is in fair condition. With the exception of the ball fields, significant grading and drainage issues affect the quality of general turf conditions in much of the park and sliding hill area. The skating rink is generally in good condition but needs minor repairs. The park has access issues: cars were observed driving down the hill from 3rd Ave NW. Issues: • Drainage and grading problems • Turf establishment and maintenance • No drinking fountain • Accessibility issues near bleacher and concession stand areas • Skateboard signage graffiti • Open dugout, no fence protection • General park access issues • Lack of internal trail and external trail connections Opportunities: • Plant additional tree planting for shade • Provide "soft" barriers to eliminate uncontrolled access to park • Evaluate park use and facilities • Install dog waste bags and refuse container • See League of Minnesota Cities report for park system survey and recommendations regarding accessibility, safety, and facility condition (Appendix D) • Master plan park based on concept that was developed for this plan CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 28 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Provide internal trail system to link park features Provide trail connection to citywide pathway and trail system CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 29 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 30 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Millstream Park Location: North of CSAH 75 and East of CSAH 3 -Millstream Park is located in the northwestern portion of the city. It is bordered by CSAH 75, CSAH 3 and the Watab River. Classification: Community Park Size: 35 Acres Existing Facilities/Amenities • Disc golf • Play equipment • Crushed limestone trail • Eight campsites w/electrical hook-ups • Picnic shelter/buildings with water tap • Grill shelter • Soccer field • Softball fields (2) with lighting and irrigation • Bleachers • Dug-outs • Sand volleyball court • Basketball hoops • Horseshoe pits (4) • Picnic tables • Drinking fountain • Restroom Building • Restrooms - (2 M/F Vault toilets) General Evaluation: Overall, the park is in fair to good condition. Significant grading and drainage issues affect the quality of turf conditions in much of the park. The City is currently in the process of re-grading and re-seeding erosion-prone areas of the site. Concrete play structures were removed from the play area of the park. Issues: • Drainage and grading problems • Turf establishment and maintenance • Outdated play equipment • Picnic facility structures need renovation • Ball field bleachers need painting • Open dugout, no fence protection • Park is in need of general maintenance • Use of pea gravel surface material in play area • Ponding area within river filling with silt • Disc golf facilities showing signs of wear CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 31 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Lack of internal trail and external trail connectionsAlthough in near the Lake Wobegon Trail, the park lacks a trail connection Opportunities: • Plant additional trees • Evaluate stormwater management options • Renovate buildings • Improve trail underpass beneath CSAH 75 for upgraded and safer pedestrian linkage from Millstream Park to parks on the south side of CSAH 75 • Partial renovation of disc golf facilities • Install two dog waste bags and refuse containers • Ponding area restoration • Provide internal trail system to link park features • Provide trail connection to citywide pathway and trail system and the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail • See League of Minnesota Cities report for park system survey and recommendations regarding accessibility, safety, and facility condition (Appendix D) • See Minnesota Department of Natural Resources inspection notes related to accessibility and safety issues as part of Outdoor Recreation Grant Program conditions (Appendix E) • Master plan park based on concept that was developed for this plan CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 32 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 5-6: Millstream Park ~~ ~ ~• • „rc,, .,...:~ ",~:'~ ~. v. 1 .._.. .. _y '. ~ ~~, s.^~ r. "k~ ~v'~r' ~.'+; ~~''; ~ ~w~1~ ~T~ ~~.. ,~~: ~~~~~~ ~. ~,~ ~.~ .Y Park Ba~ndary Tratl A ~`~ •1 .- ;°- ~ g3. Y ~ N im o rm ae CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 33 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Monument Park Location: 28 3`d Avenue NW -Monument Park is located adjacent to a business district along 2nd Avenue NW and Birch Street West on the northwest side of the City. The park is located across from Centennial Park and directly up-hill from Memorial Park. Classification: Specialized Recreation Area Size:.31 Acres Existing Facilities/Amenities • Historic marker • Picnic area • Parking lot General Evaluation: Overall, the park is in good condition with no notable issues other than the need to continue general maintenance. Issues: • Needs general maintenance • Needs trail connection to trail system along 2nd Ave NW • Shrub hedge around parking lot is in need of pruning Opportunities: • Provide connection to existing trail system • Consider amedium-sized hedge to serve as barrier to Memorial Park that is more in scale to the parking lot space • Refer to park concept developed for this plan CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 34 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 5-7: Monument Park ,F„~ „~ +~, <, ~. ~ _# . ~ =~ ~` l~ ~ _ .,.~- "" CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 35 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 N PaAc eaundary Tteil e • m fo Northland Park Location: West of Northland Drive -Northland Park is located within a residential neighborhood along the west side of Northland Drive in the north central area of the city. Classification: Neighborhood Park Size: 9.25 Acres Existing Facilities/Amenities • Play equipment • Sand volleyball court • Picnic table • Benches • Parking lot • Basketball court • Backstop General Evaluation: Overall, the park is in fair to good condition. Significant grading and drainage issues affect the quality of turf conditions in the park. The play elements are located around the perimeter of the park in response to the wet conditions in the center. Issues: • Drainage and grading problems • Turf establishment and maintenance • Use of pea gravel surface material in play area • Park would benefit from additional shade trees and/or structures • Play area accessibility • Lack of internal trail and external trail connections Opportunities: • Re-grade site during development to correct drainage problems • Update play equipment • See League of Minnesota Cities report for park system survey and recommendations regarding accessibility, safety, and facility condition (Appendix D) • Master plan park based on concept that was developed for this plan • Provide internal trail system to link park features • Provide trail connection to citywide pathway and trail system CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 36 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 5-8: Northland Park ._ t ~, ,.~ ,. tea, ~-~- ~• ~;,, ~. a~ /"r~'~ f CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 37 Park and Trai] System Plan October 16, 2008 N Park Boundary Trail m o Leo boo ~\ S / !m^ V J ^/~ it J !~ l./ J ~D L ~ OD mz ~~ =O -m Z Z m cn Dm 10/9/2008 7:1357 AM SEH FILE P:\PT\S\STJOE\common\map\CompPlon\Park Plon\Parks.dgn I ' ® I p° ~' ~~ o I o 4~~ ~' ° Q e I °Q~~ o _ ____ ~___ -________ ______ _______ ____~__ ~_____ ~ _ ___ QIa____ _eip ~ _~__ ~ ~_~________ ________~ _____ 0 0 ~ o - --- - - -------- ------~ o ,1~ ~- 1 ° I ~ ~~ ` ~ I O ~~ ~ ~ o CP ~~ o { I ~', . 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Z ~ m O D n D 0 O °o ~ Z (n r C7 ~ o D ~ ~ Z ~ '~ D D c?' ~ n m Existing Trail System According to the City's Transportation Plan, the existing trail system consists of trails and sidewalks that connect pedestrians and bicyclists to area businesses, parks, and schools. There are approximately eight miles of designated pedestrian and bicyclist trails within the City of St. Joseph. Segments within the system connect to pedestrian and bicyclists by either sidewalk or trail. The following table describes the current intra-city trails. Segment Description l~~~pc Distance miles Iris Lane From Northland Heights Development to Northland Drive 6' sidewalk .42 Ash Street From alley west of 1S1 Avenue NW to 151 Avenue NE 6' sidewalk .24 West Minnesota Street From 4` Avenue NW to College Avenue 6' or wider sidewalk 6' or less sidewalk .38 East Minnesota Street From College Avenue to 16` Avenue SE 6' or wider sidewalk 6' or less sidewalk 1.04 East Baker Street From Colle e Avenue to 151 Avenue SE 6' or wider sidewalk .09 Callaway Street From College Avenue to Graceview Estates 8' bituminous trail .29 Foxmore Hollow From Foxmore Hollow to College Avenue 6' sidewalk .10 Iverson Street From 3` Avenue to Colle e Avenue 6' sidewalk .24 151 Avenue NW From TH 75 to West Minnesota Street 6' sidewalk .22 Colle e Avenue From TH 75 to Hill Street 6' or wider sidewalk 1.09 Northland Drive Hicko Drive to north lat line 6' sidewalk .22 4` Avenue SE Connects TH75 to East Minnesota Street 6' sidewalk .14 St. Joseph Elementary School Trail system around the school property 8' or less bituminous trail .47 Graceview Estates Trail system within Graceview Estates connectin to Klinefelter 8' bituminous trail 1.28 12` Avenue SE From East Minnesota Street to Klinefelter Memorial 6' sidewalk .69 Libe Pointe Trails stem in Libe Pointe 8' bituminous trail .57 Klinefelter Park Trails stem in Klinefelter Park 8' bituminous trail .57 Millstream Park Trails stem in Millstream Park ] 0' unim roved trail Source: Adapted from St. Joseph Transportation Plan, (2006, revised 2007) Regional Trails The Lake Wobegon Trail is a 10-foot-wide, bituminous hike-and-bike pathway. As a regional trail, it extends from the City of St. Joseph west 58 miles to the City of Osakis and connects to the Central Lakes Trail, which is a 55-mile paved trail extending to Fergus Falls. Stakeholders in the regional trail include Stearns County, seven local communities (including St. Joseph), the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), and a number of citizen volunteer groups. Morrison County (on the north end of the trail) is interested in extending the trail north to connect to the Paul Bunyan Trail. There is also interest from the Cities of Waite Park and St. Cloud to extend the trail eastward into the metropolitan area of St. Cloud. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 39 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 The Lake Wobegon Trail runs along a Mn/DOT rail corridor formerly owned by the Burlington Northern Railroad Company. It is a multi-use trail serving bicyclists, pedestrians, rollerbladers, and rollerskiers. It is also available in the winter months to snowmobilers. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 40 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 6. Community Input Introduction Community input is the key to successful park, trail and open space planning. Understanding community needs, desires, and concerns help determine future priorities for park, trail and facilities development and open space preservation. Surveys The City used a number of community outreach initiatives while preparing the current Comprehensive Plan Update and Park and Trail System Plan to discuss park use, facility and maintenance needs including the use of community surveys. A survey was prepared as part of the Comprehensive Plan that sought information from the public on a broad range of topics including parks, trails, and open space. Another survey was prepared for the development of the Park and Trail System Plan that included the same questions distributed for the Comprehensive Plan Update but went into further detail regarding park-and-trail-related questions. The following summarizes the general findings of the survey: • The majority of the respondents felt parks, recreation services, trails and open space were important to their quality of life. • The major reasons for using the park system in St. Joseph were to walk or bike for exercise (39%), to enjoy the outdoors or nature (28%) or to picnic and enjoy general leisure activities (11 %). The two lowest responses for using the park system were to play sports (2%) or to meet friends (1%). • For those not typically using the park system, the major reasons given were lack of information available about the park system (22%), lack of time or interest (19%) and lack of facilities (18%). • The majority of respondents felt that families, adults, and children had sufficient recreation opportunities in St. Joseph; however, the opportunities were most lacking for teens and seniors. • When asked about the benefits that parks, recreation services, trails and open space provide, the top four responses were that they provided opportunities to enjoy nature and the outdoors (26%), they improved health and wellness (21 %), protect the natural environment (16%), and that they connect people together and build stronger families. Promoting youth development was not seen as a significant benefit. Sixty-seven percent of those responded felt that the City was well served by existing parks; however, those who did not feel that the City was well served provided a range of reasons including: - accessibility to the southeast side of the city CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 41 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 - lack of trails on the southeast side of the city and access to the Lake Wobegon Trail - the need for updated play equipment - the need for a range of park types within the system - the need for a recreation center which included aquatic opportunities - the need for greenways connecting the parks within the system • The majority of the respondents ranked the quality of the existing park facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 as being good to somewhat good. • When asked what type of park facilities would most add to their quality of life, respondents reported that trails would add the most quality (32%), and then play equipment (29%), picnic shelters (26%) and finally athletic fields (13%). • The three types of parks felt most needed in St. Joseph included and listed in the order of importance were natural areas (22%), smaller neighborhood parks (18%), and larger parks (18%). The type of park that respondents felt were least needed were athletic fields (7%). • When asked how natural areas should be used, the majority of the respondents felt that there should be a combination of preservation for wildlife habitat, limited public use which included only trails, benches and viewpoints, and semi-active recreation areas within the natural areas that included picnic areas and areas for play. • Respondents felt that top two reasons to develop trails in St. Joseph were to provide exercise (26%), experience nature (22%). The least chosen reason was to develop trails for improving children's access to schools (7%). • Programs most needed in St. Joseph included those related to special events, e.g., concerts in the park, festivals, etc. (20%), outdoor/environmental programs (I 8%), and general interest classes (14%). The program that received the least interest was an arts program (S%). Additional comments from the community survey/visioning session include the desire for the following park and trail facilities and amenities: • Dog park • Community center preferably with aquatic facilities • Neighborhood Park by Liberty Pointe neighborhood • Canoe access to Sauk River • Integrate greenways as part of major trails, rivers, and lakes • Create greenway between Watab River and Kraemer Lake • Trail around Kraemer Lake (would be part of County Park Master Plan) • Preserve natural areas, e.g. along Sauk River in future park area • Consider special use trails, e.g. cross-country ski trails with possible connection to future county park on Kraemer Lake CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 42 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Additional athletic fields • Splash pad • Open space preservation Park and Trail Related Issues The issues related to St. Joseph's park and trail system help to identify deficiencies, problems and opportunities. The Park Board identified a number of areas to focus attention on to meet the short- and long-term recreational needs of the community based on the community survey and City staff input, as well as input from the 2008 Comprehensive Planning update process. The identified issues include: Parks and Open Space 1. While the majority of parks are located primarily in the northern half of the city, CSAH 75 creates a significant barrier for pedestrian access in the southern portion of the city. 2. While there are a number of park types in the St. Joseph park system, there is a general need for a greater range of park facilities and amenities within the parks. 3. There are several small remnant parks in the system that could be expanded, redesigned, or reevaluated for better usage. 4. Facilities such as a community and/or aquatic center are lacking within the community. While a significant investment, these types of facilities bring together a wide range of age and user groups and serve as a social nucleus for the community. 5. Dog waste left behind in parks was identified as a growing problem. 6. All parks, particularly the play areas need to be brought into compliance with the American Disability Act (ADA) standards as parks are revitalized. 7. The existing parks have significant grading and drainage issues making maintenance and turf establishment difficult. Recreation 1. Currently, there are no recreation programs sponsored by the City of St. Joseph. The City participates by supporting the programs provided by the Boys and Girls Club and other associations. 2. St. Joseph recreation programs and park and trail information are not readily available to visitors or residents. 3. While the median age is relatively young, the core community is aging as typical in all communities. St. Joseph should be prepared to accommodate the changing recreation needs of this age group. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 43 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Trails 1. The trail system within the city remains fragmented. Pedestrian movement from the southern section of the city to the northern areas, particularly access to the Lake Wobegon Trail, are hindered by the necessity to cross CSAH 75 or use an outdated, unlit underpass that provides access to Millstream Park. 2. The majority of parks, with the exception of Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park, do not have an internal park trail system that connect elements within the parks nor do they have trail linkages to the external trail system. Natural Resources 1. Acquiring and preserving natural areas as high quality, "open space" will be critical for St. Joseph as it continues to urbanize. 2. Natural areas are prone to threats from invasive plant species, diseases and development. Proactive measures are needed to prevent loss. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 44 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 7. Trends Analysis To assess and anticipate St. Joseph's current and future recreational facility needs, it is important to understand general social trends and demographics. Age composition, the number of households, ethnic diversity, and the City's housing turnover rate have the potential to affect park and trail use and needs. (See the 2008 City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan for a more detailed discussion of St. Joseph's demographics and social trends) Demographics Based on the 2000 U.S., the State Demographers Office calculated an increase in the City of St. Joseph's population of 25% between the years 2000 and 2006. It is estimated that by the year 2030, population will show an increase of 9,880 persons between 2006 and 2030 or 168%. While projections are not exact predictions of future growth, they do provide a measure by which to determine future community needs. Figure 7-1: Population Growth POPULATION GROWTH 15, 753 Other trends show the following: • According to the 2000 Census, St. Joseph has a relatively young population with a median age of 21.8 years with the largest age groups between 20 to 24 years (29.2% of the population) and 15 to 19 years (18% of the population) of age. Children under 9 represented approximately 7% of the population and residents 55 years and older represented approximately 10%. However, the trend for Stearns County is for a significant increase between 2005 and 2035 in the 50+ year old groups while only a slight increase in the 0-19 year old age groups. This finding may suggest the need for more passive recreational opportunities in the future such as a comprehensively developed trail system. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 45 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Sources: Minnesota State Demographic Center, St. Cloud Area Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan • Average household size calculation shows a decline from 2.74 in 2000 to 2.56 in 2006. • There are a significantly greater number of family households (63.6%) over non-family households (36.4%) in St. Joseph. • Approximately 73% of housing units in St. Joseph are owner-occupied. Recreation Trends Statewide Outdoor Recreation Survey In 2005, the Minnesota Department of Natural resources released the results of its 2004 outdoor recreation participation survey. The survey provides a statewide assessment of outdoor recreation preferences. A mail survey of 4,400 residents was distributed throughout the five survey regions of the state: North, Northwest, Central, Metro (seven- county metropolitan area), and South. The survey produced a 60% response rate. The survey found that outdoor recreation is important to Minnesotans. Of those responding, 57 percent indicated that outdoor recreation is "very important", 25 percent indicated that it is "moderately" important and 18 percent indicated that outdoor recreation is of "little importance". The survey found that there are a number of reasons cited by the respondents for going outdoors. The primary reason indicated was "simply to enjoy nature" and the second highest reason was to engage in exercise and feel healthier. Other reasons noted for going outdoors included outdoor recreation as a means to build bonds with family and friends, escape the pressure of modern life, and to learn and explore nature. When asked what outdoor activities were preferred, 32 activities were identified by survey participants. A cluster analysis was performed on the data resulting in the following four distinct activity clusters: • Hunting and motorized trail activities • Passive and learning activities • Active recreation activities • Boating/fishing/camping/golfing activities The "active recreation activities" category contains 26 percent of all recreation activities experienced by Minnesota adults, and includes swimming, biking, running/jogging, outdoor field sports, tent camping, inline skating, non-motorized boating, and downhill skiing/snowboarding. The "passive recreation and learning activities" cluster contains 40 percent of all recreation of Minnesota adults. Activities in this cluster include: walking hiking, "nature observation", and visiting nature centers, historic/archaeological sites and outdoor zoos. The results of the statewide recreation participation survey support similar responses provided by the citizens of St. Joseph during the 2008 St. Joseph Comprehensive Planning process and for this Plan. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 46 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 8. Mission, Goals, Objectives and Policies Introduction The City of St. Joseph recognizes the importance of parks, open spaces, nature areas, trails and recreational facilities in the overall health and well-being of the community. A mission statement, goals, and policies have been developed for St. Joseph to address and plan for its future park, open space and trail system. A mission is the fundamental purpose for any organization or initiative. The mission is generally able to be encapsulated into a "mission statement" that, in turn, allows for clear goals and attainable objectives. Goals are idealist statements that are purposefully general in nature and intended to be attained at an undetermined future date. Objectives are general, comprehensive actions that may or may not be measurable but when taken collectively are intended to achieve a particular goal. Policies are specific action items that may or may not be measurable but often include `should' or `shall' statments. Mission St. Joseph's Park Board Mission: "To plan, develop, preserve, improve, and maintain our City's parkland for a balanced and diverse park and trail system. " The St. Joseph Park Board is committed to: • Promoting a sense of wellness and healthy lifestyles. • Providing a wholesome, enjoyable, safe, and aesthetically pleasing recreation system for current and future neighborhoods. • Fostering community social interaction. • Protecting natural resources and open space. • Providing the community with efficient recreational services and facilities. • Providing efficient, functional, well-maintained, and responsive recreational services and facilities. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 47 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Goals, Objectives and Policies PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Goal Provide a sufficient amount of public land to meet the recreational needs of existing and future residents. Objective Provide 10 acres/1000 people to be set aside for parks, trails and open space to accommodate the needs of future residents in the year 2030. Policies/Recommendations The City shall: • Continue to acquire land as needed to maintain the 10 acres per 1,000-person standard within search areas shown in the Parks, Open Space, and Trails Plan. • Search for land appropriate to the intended recreational use. • Pursue grants from regional, state, and federal agencies to obtain funding for park and open space planning, acquisition, and administration. • Coordinate park system efforts with other functional and governing agency plans. Goal Provide adequate and equitable funding for the acquisition, improvement, development, and maintenance of park and trail system components. Objective Maximize public's investment in the existing and future park, open space and trail system. Policies/Recommendations The City shall: Include capital improvement recommendations of this plan in the City's five-year capital improvement program. • Continue to provide for regular operations and maintenance of existing park and trail system components through the annual budget. Goal Assure that private development will adhere to City standards for open space for parks, trails, and/or open space preservation. Objective Assure that land within any new development for park and open space follows the requirements of the St. Joseph's Public Land Dedication ordinance. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 48 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Policies/Recommendations The City shall: • Maintain zoning and subdivision regulations that provide for and encourage the continued development of parks, open space, trails, and recreational opportunities. • Apply official controls, such as parkland dedication requirements, to ensure that appropriate parkland is provided with new development. Whenever possible, land dedication should reflect the adopted Park, Open and Trail System Plan. • Evaluate the quality and usability of land for parks and open space being proposed for parkland dedication by developer. Goal Provide convenient and accessible recreation sites and facilities for all community members. Objective Locate parks to ensure balanced recreational service areas across the limits of the municipality. Polieies/Reeommendations The City shall: • Strive to locate neighborhood parks within every half-mile radius of a residential neighborhood, whenever possible. • Allow school sites to function as neighborhood parks providing they include facilities associated with this park type to include elements such as play area, picnic shelter, etc). Objective Provide accessibility to all parks and trails within the system. Policies/Recommendations The Ciry shall: • Construct or upgrade recreational facilities that will meet or exceed ADA requirements for accessibility. • Establish a procedure for reviewing accessibility compliance of new construction designs. Goal Protect open space within the system to preserve sensitive wildlife habitat, protect aesthetic views, and provide interconnecting greenways throughout the area. Objective Identify ways to preserve open space in the community to form aesthetic places and connective corridors. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 49 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Policies/Recommendations The City shall: • Work cooperatively with adjacent communities and other public agencies to develop an integrated open space system. • Protect open space areas from unnecessary encroachment or destruction from neighboring properties. • Protect and manage publicly owned open space areas within the city. • Maintain and develop natural corridors to foster eco-system continuity and provide connections to the parks and open space. RECREATION Goal Explore a variety of recreational programs that are responsive to the changing needs and interests of the community and that are distributed evenly across socioeconomic users. Objective To provide all residents with recreational facilities and program opportunities. Policies/Recommendations The City should: • Collaborate with area non-profit organizations and agencies to provide adaptive and recreational opportunities. • Collaborate with and support youth sport organizations. • Cooperate with public and private entities to provide opportunities that utilize recreational facilities. • Consider developing an educational or promotional program to encourage residents to engage in active and healthy lifestyles. • Work with other local/regional governmental units, civic groups, and schools to create information for new residents. • Continue to educate the public and promote the use of recreational facilities within the park and trail system via the City's website, brochures, etc. • Monitor user satisfaction and solicit new programs. TRAIL SYSTEM Goal To offer the community a citywide interconnected trail system with access to regional trails that meets recreation and transportation needs. Objective To provide a range of trail types that will provide a safe and user-friendly mode of bicycle and pedestrian movement throughout the city. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 50 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Policies The City shall: • Develop a citywide trail system utilizing and encouraging alternative modes of transportation. • Develop trail links that provide safe and convenient access to and between parks, schools, neighborhoods, commercial areas, natural areas and other destinations. • Cooperate with adjacent communities to coordinate trail system connections. • Cooperate with state, regional and county agencies in the formulation of an area comprehensive trail system plan. • Review trail design and maintenance practices to ensure consistency in approved designs. • Work with appropriate authorities to identify and utilize rights-of--way for trail purposes. • Integrate the trail system with the greenway (wildlife) corridors while avoiding impact to sensitive areas. • Create bike lanes on collector and arterial roadways as needed to accommodate commuting and efficiency use. • Pursue a "Safe Routes to School Program" to encourage students to walk or bike to school. Natural Resources Goal Promote natural resource protection. Objective Protect, preserve and limit development of natural resource areas within the city. Polieies/Reeommendations The City shall: • Identify and acquire significant habitat areas and areas of unique plant and animal species for nature areas to ensure their preservation. • Utilize native plant material in restoration of natural areas. • Review natural area development proposals for conformance with ordinances regarding tree preservation, water quality, wetland protection and mitigation, and shore land protection. • Work with developers to provide permanent quality open space areas within proposed developments. • Protect designated natural areas from unnecessary encroachment or destruction from neighboring development. • Enforce no-net loss of wetlands within jurisdictional limits through administration of the Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act. • Increase emphasis on minimizing runoff volumes through implementation of best storm water management and other development practices that are technically acceptable and financially feasible. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 51 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Goal: Protect the City's natural resources and ecosystems through community education. Objective Educate property owners to be stewards of their property and the property and natural resources within their community. Policies/Recommendations The City shall: • Expand environmental education programs with schools and other organizations within the community. • Work with property owners and developers to encourage reforestation, invasive plant species and disease control and preservation of significant vegetation. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 52 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 9. Park and Trail System Standards The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration have developed park and trail system standards- based guidelines to serve as spatial and functional guidelines for communities as they develop a park and trail system plan. The following is a list of the proposed park and trail classifications from those guidelines, including Level of Service (LOS) application most relevant to St. Joseph's needs. Park Standards and Guidelines Mini-Park Description: Smallest park classification used to address limited or unique recreational needs (example: downtown pocket park) Location Criteria: <'/4 mile distance in residential setting Size Criteria: 2,500 sq. ft. to 1 acre in size but can be up to 5 acres Site Selection Guidelines: Site should be easily accessible from surrounding area and should link to the community trail system. Development Guidelines: Park facilities similar to those found in a neighborhood park, however there are generally no programmed activities and no specific design guidelines. Park design can be a function of needed use, e.g., picnic area, shaded seating area, etc. Neighborhood Park Description: Basic unit of park system, that serves as the recreational and social focus of the neighborhood. Typically developed to provide both active and passive recreation opportunities for residents of all age groups living in the surrounding neighborhoods. Location Criteria: '/4 mile to '/z mile service area radius Size Criteria: 5-10 acres Site Selection Guidelines: Site should be easily accessible from surrounding neighborhood, should be centrally located and should link to a community greenway system. Site development should provide for both active and passive recreation opportunities. The landscape of the site should possess pre-development aesthetic value and not be a "left-over" outlot or located within a 100-year floodplain. Development Guidelines: Park development should be a balance of 50% active space and 50% passive space for recreational uses on the site and typically not be programmed. Appropriate park elements include play equipment, court games, open "non- programmed" play field or open space, tennis courts, volleyball courts, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, ice skating areas, wading pool or splash pad. Other park facilities should include picnic areas, internal trail system, and general open space for enjoying the CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 53 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 "park scenery". Neighborhood parks should provide at least 7 to ] 0 parking spaces and limited lighting should be provided for facility illumination, security and safety. Community Park Description: Larger in size and serves a broader purpose than the neighborhood park with the purpose of providing recreational opportunities for several neighborhoods or larger sections of the community. Typically developed to provide both active and passive recreation opportunities for larger groups while preserving unique landscapes and open spaces. Location Criteria: Should serve two or more neighborhoods within a'/z mile to 3 mile service area radius. Size Criteria: 30-50 acres (Size may be determined as needed to accommodate desired uses) Site Selection Guidelines: Site should be easily accessible from entire service area, should be centrally located and should have strong connection to other park areas. Site development should provide for both active and passive recreation opportunities. The landscape of the site should possess pre-development aesthetic value and not be a "left- over" outlot or located within a 100-year floodplain. The site, when possible, should be located adjacent to natural resource areas and greenways. These areas tend to provide landscapes with greater biodiversity thus enhancing the passive recreational experience. Development Guidelines: While the community park should be designed to accommodate both active and passive recreational opportunities, programming should remain, for the most part, limited. Appropriate active park elements would include: larger play areas with creative play equipment for a range of ages, court games, informal ball fields for youth play, tennis, volleyball and shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, ice skating, swimming pools and beaches, archery ranges, and disc golf. Parking lots should be provided to accommodate use and limited lighting should be provided for facility illumination, security and safety. Special Use Park Description: Covers a broad range of parks and recreational facilities oriented toward a single-purpose use such as historical, cultural or social sites. These sites may offer local historical, educational, or cultural recreational opportunities. Examples of this type of park include historic downtowns, performing arts parks and facilities, arboretums, public gardens, indoor theatres, churches and public buildings. Other examples include community and senior centers, community theatres, hockey arenas, golf courses, and aquatic parks, tennis centers, softball complexes and sports stadiums. Community centers, however, are typically located in neighborhood or community parks. Location Criteria: Location is primarily based on recreation need, community interest, facility type and availability of land. These types of parks should service the entire community rather than a defined neighborhood or area within a community. The site should be easily accessible from major transportation routes and traffic light locations where possible. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 54 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Size Criteria: Facility space requirements should determine size of park. Site Selection Guidelines: A central location is optimal and no specific site selection standard is recommended due to diversity of use potential. Development Guidelines: Due to the unique quality of this type of recreational facility, community input and focus groups should be used to determine the site development program. Regional Park Description: Serves regional users or draws visitors from local areas. It generally provides outdoor recreation facilities and activities that are primarily natural resource based, such as camping, picnicking, hiking, swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing, nature study, etc.). Usually, a park that offers of range of these activities is more likely to attract regional visitors than a park that offers only one of these facilities. Location Criteria: Often located in areas that provide a unique or unusual geologic feature, is historically significant or contains characteristics that are of statewide significance. Size Criteria: Typically 100 acres or more, however exceptions may be based on use characteristics, special features, etc. Greenways Description: Links park system components to create a "cohesive park, recreation and open space system," that emphasizes the natural environment. Greenways allow for safe, uninterrupted pedestrian movement between parks throughout a community and can enhance property values. Location Criteria: Location is primarily based on availability of land. Typically, greenways are linear in nature and follow natural corridors such as waterways. Greenways can also be of the built environment including abandoned railroad beds, areas within residential sub-divisions, revitalized riverfronts, reclaimed industrial sites, safe powerline rights-of--way, pipeline easements, transportation rights-of--ways, etc. Boulevards and parkways can also be considered candidates as greenways if they provide a "park-like quality and provide off-street trail opportunities". Corridor Width Criteria: 25 feet within a subdivision, 50 feet minimum and 200 feet optimal. Site Selection Guidelines: Site selection is generally based on availability and the trail system plan. Natural corridors should be considered whenever possible but appropriate "built" corridors are also acceptable with proper design. Development Guidelines: Greenways provide the opportunity for a number of recreational travel opportunities such as hiking, walking, jogging, bicycling, and in-line CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 55 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 skating. Parkway corridors also provide attractive travel experiences for the motorist and canoeing can occur in "green" waterway corridors. Natural Resource Areas Description: Link park system components to create a "cohesive park, recreation and open space system," that emphasizes the natural environment. Greenways allow for safe, uninterrupted pedestrian movement between parks throughout a community and can enhance property values. Location Criteria: Location is primarily based on availability of land. Typically, greenways are linear in nature and follow natural corridors such as waterways. Greenways can also be of the built environment including abandoned railroad beds, areas within residential sub-divisions, revitalized riverfronts, reclaimed industrial sites, safe powerline rights-of--way, pipeline easements, transportation rights-of--way, etc. Boulevards and parkways can also be considered candidates as greenways if they provide a "park-like quality and provide off-street trail opportunities". Corridor Width Criteria: 25 feet within a subdivision, 50 feet minimum and 200 feet optimally. Site Selection Guidelines: Site selection is generally based on availability and the trail system plan. Natural corridors should be considered whenever possible but appropriate "built" corridors are also acceptable with proper design. Development Guidelines: Greenways provide the opportunity for a number of recreational travel opportunities such as hiking, walking, jogging, bicycling, and in-line skating. Parkway corridors also provide attractive travel experiences for the motorist and canoeing can occur in "green" waterway corridors. Open Space Open space, broadly defined includes woodlands, fields, wetlands, stream banks, floodplains, steep slopes and unique geological formations - un-built areas. Open Space provides protection for scenic areas and endangered habitats. It also continues to provide land for local food production and can help shape the form of urban growth by providing "breathing room". Trail Standards and Guidelines Park Trail Description: Multi-purpose trails located within greenways, parks and natural resource areas. Purpose: Oriented to the natural environment, allows for uninterrupted movement throughout the park system, connects parks and other recreation areas together to form a cohesive park system and protects the user from vehicles. Types: There are three types of park trails -Type I, Type II and Type III. CITY COtTNCIL DRAFT 56 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 • Tvpe I: Suited in areas where use patterns necessitate separate paths for pedestrians and bicyclists/in-line skates, for example divided trail system around a lake. Typically 8-10' hard surface. • T py~ e II: Suited for lighter use patterns, for example, traveling from residential area to a park preserve or nature area. Typically 10' hard- surface. • Type III: Suited for areas requiring minimum impact, for example a trail through a nature preserve. Typically 6-8' soft-surface. Connector Trail Description: Multi-purpose trails that provide for safe travel for pedestrians to and from parks and through community. Differs from Park Trails primarily in location. Purpose: Generally located within existing road rights-of--way and utility easements or along built drainage ways. They can be used for commuting purposes. Types: There are two types of connector trails - Type I and Type II • Tvpe I: Suited in areas where use patterns necessitate separate paths for pedestrians and bicyclists and if required, in-line skaters, for example trail within the shoulder of a parkway or collector street right-of--way. Typically 10' hard surface. • Tvpe II: Suited for lighter use patterns, for example, traveling from residential area to a park preserve or nature area. Typically 10' hard surface. On-Street Bikeways Description: Paved segments of roadways in form of bike routes and bike lanes. Purpose: Intended to safely separate bicyclists from traffic. Types: There are two types of on-street bikeways -Bike Route and Bike Lane • Bike Route: Suited in areas where use patterns necessitate separate paths for pedestrians and bicyclists and if required, in-line skaters, for example trail within the shoulder of a parkway or collector street right-of--way, typically 4-6' paved shoulder (part of roadway). • Bike Lane: Suited for situations where traffic volumes are heavy enough to call for a clear separation between bicycles and vehicles, typically 5' hard surface (part of roadway). • Paved shoulder should be used for both types of bikeways. Specialized Trails Description: Most often located within natural resources areas, greenways, community parks and special use facilities, such as golf courses. These types of trails are typically developed and maintained at the regional or state level. Purpose: Tend to be single use and emphasize the use of the natural environment. Types: There are three types of Special Use Trails: CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 57 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 All-Terrain (Mountain Bike Trails): Relatively new recreational activity with no general standards available at this time. Trail design should follow standards developed by regional park and state resource agencies. Cross-Country Ski Trails: Trail types vary in terms of types and widths to accommodate traditional and skate-ski styles. Trail design should follow standards developed by regional and state resource agencies. Equestrian Trails: Trails are usually grass or woodchip surfaced. The length varies and often extends greater than 10 miles or more. There are no specific standards for how many miles should be developed within a community. Trail design should follow standards developed by regional and state resource agencies. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 58 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 10. Park and Trail System Plan The following section presents the Park and Trail System Plan. The Plan is based on a number of factors including standards developed by the National Recreational and Park Association and Academy for Park and Recreation Administration as described in Chapter 9. The Plan is also a result of recommendations that have emerged through park and trail system analysis and community, park board, and City staff input. Park Reclassification A few parks have been re-classified and other categories added to reflect current national guidelines and consideration of community needs such as the addition of a greenways and natural resource areas. Table 10-1 shows revised park classifications as shown on Park and Trail System Map (See Figure 10-18) Park Classification Location Acres Brian Community Park South of East Dale Street and 25.04 Klinefelter West of 12`h Avenue SE Park Centennial Community Park 205 Birch Street West 2.30 Park Cloverdale Mini Park Corner of E Able Street and .48 Park 8`h Ave SE Hollow Park Neighborhood West of Birch and 5` Avenue NW .54 Park Memorial Special Use Park 28 Third Avenue NW 4.89 Park Millstream Community Park North of CSAH 75 and East of 35 Park CSAH 3 Monument Special Use Park West Birch Street and 2° Avenue .31 Park NW Northland Neighborhood West of Northland Drive 9.25 Park Park *River Bend Neighborhood South of CSAH 121 15.31 East Park Park *River Bend Regional Park South of CSAH 121 95.30 West Park * Parks to be Renamed Total Planned Parkland = 188.42 acres Future Park Needs St. Joseph uses the National Park Standard of providing 10 acres of parkland and open space per 1,000 people, While the current park system, excluding the recently dedicated 110.61 acres, exceeds the national standard of 10 acres per thousand people (13 acres/1,000), the addition of the dedicated land shows the current ratio to be 32 acres/1,000). It is important to note, however, that while the total park land acres in the CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 59 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 system exceeds national guidelines, that ratio alone does not imply that the community is being provided with an adequate range of park types or classifications and recreation facilities. Table 10-2 shows park classification acreage ratio guidelines adapted from National Standards that are most relevant to serving St. Joseph's needs. These ratios plan for providing and adequate distribution of park types within the system. These standards typically apply to those parks that offer active recreation opportunities. Standards do not apply for park and open space areas that are more specialized or that provide passive recreation opportunities that are dependent on the location and size of the feature itself. ~ I ~ _ ~ Park Classification ~ Acres/1000 Communi Park > 10 Nei hborhood Park 2-10 Mini Park <2 Greenwa s No standard S ecial Use Park No standard Natural Resources Areas No standard Rc~~ional Park No standard Table 10-3 shows land needed to accommodate future park needs by 2030 applying national park standards. It shows that by the year 2030, St. Joseph should have adequate parkland acres to serve the needs of the community. In actuality, St. Joseph may still need to add one to two more community parks (Typically the size of community parks range from 20 to 50 acres) so this need may go down to one. The table also shows that there will be a need for additional neighborhood parks. Neighborhood parks are essential to the quality of life for community residents and are considered a "basic unit" of the park system because they serve as the main recreational and social gathering place in the neighborhood. They are barrier-free, human-scale, and pedestrian-oriented components of city infrastructure. ' .i I Component •~ *Existing Acres ~~ I I Standards ~~ i i~ Standard Applied to Po ulation Net Park S stem 188.42 10 acres/1000 157.53 30.89 Communi Parks 62.34 5 acres/1000 78.77 <16.43> Neighborhood Parks 25.10 2 acres/1000 31.51 <6.41> tY~ini-Parks .48 .5/1000 7.88 <7.40> Greenwa s 0 N/A S ecial Use Parks 5.2 N/A Natural Areas 0 N/A Re Tonal Park 95.30 N/A * Assumes dedicated park land (East and West Parks) on Sauk River CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 60 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 This ratio does not include any additional public recreation and space provided by others such as the land provided by schools, churches, other public buildings or county parks, etc. Recommendations The following is a list of general park system and park specific improvements that have been identified by the Park Board based on identified needs, visioning workshop and community input: General Recommendations Parks and Open Space • Continue to purchase quality underdeveloped or undeveloped land as opportunities arise to add to the park and open space system. • Acquire land and master plan a new community park in southern portion of the city. • Master plan future regional parkland dedicated to the City as part of a PUD development along the Sauk River southwest of the new Kennedy Elementary school site. • Master plan future neighborhood park dedicated to the City as part of the same PUD development along the Sauk River west of the new Kennedy Elementary school site. • Continue to add Neighborhood Parks to the park system through the park dedication process. • All parks, particularly the play areas, need to be brought into compliance with the American Disability Act (ADA) standards. • Locate and plan a dog park. • Evaluate open spaces (undeveloped areas owned by the city) identified during the development of this plan to determine passive or active recreation potential or preservation or restoration potential as "natural areas". • Correct grading, drainage, and turf establishment problems in the parks to promote high quality and useable areas. Recreation • Provide a range of creative and varied active recreation facilities within existing and new parks. • Conduct a facility needs study for multi-use community center • Participate in regional aquatic center planning effort • Staff and develop a city sponsored recreation program • Create community awareness of parks, trails and facilities through the City website and newsletter • Provide recreational facilities for teens and seniors CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 61 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Trails • Study the feasibility of renovating TH 75 pedestrian underpass to provide access to parks on the north side of TH 75 and connection to Lake Wobegon Trail. • Expand or develop internal park trail connections and provide linkages to the citywide trail system • Whenever physically and economically possible, acquire adequate right-of--way in the undeveloped portions of the city to build off-road trails. Natural Resources • Acquire, preserve and protect high quality natural areas as the City continues to become urbanized. • Control natural areas of invasive plant species, such as buckthorn, purple loose- strife, tartarian honeysuckle, prickly ash, etc., diseases such as oak wilt, and pests such as they gypsy moth, ash borer, etc. to maintain the health of the city landscapes but City-owned and managed natural areas in particular. • Maintain awareness of current and future natural threats (invasive plant species, diseases and pests, etc.) and control measures to maintain the health of City- owned and managed natural areas. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 62 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Individual Park Recommendations and Concepts Concepts were developed for each of the parks within the park and trail system. Concepts were also developed for two future parks (labeled in this plan as East Park and West Park). The concepts (See Figures 10-1 to 10-10) were developed based on recommendations derived from public, park board and City staff input. Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park • Provide additional play equipment for tots • Replace play surface material • Provide additional natural resource/storm water management interpretive trail signage • Enhance stormwater pond with native vegetated buffer • Provide picnic shelter with restrooms that are accessible April-November, weather permitting during park hours • Future trail connection potential on south side of the park that could connect to the new Kennedy Elementary School and future park near planned River's Bend neighborhood • Install dog waste bags and refuse container • Provide at least one shade structure and additional shade trees at bench near play area • Park Board to consider recommendations by League of Minnesota Cities report (See Appendix D) • Park Board to consider recommendations by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as part of Outdoor Recreation Grant Program conditions (See Appendix E) • Master plan park based on concept that was developed for this plan CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 63 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Brian Klinefelter Park: Community Park - 25.04 Acres Existing Features -memorial, picnic shelter, play equipment, picnic tables, trail and parking lot Proposed Features -Pre-K & Teen play equipment, additional trail, landscape buffer @ pond, park shelter w/restrooms, site amenities and landscaping Site Name Proposed Develo ment Development Cost Brian Klinefelter Park Pre-K Play Equipment $ 40,000 Teen Play Equipment $ 40,000 Walking Trail $ 65,000 Landscape Buffer $ 5,000 Park Shelter w/restrooms $ 150,000 Site Amenities $ 40,000 Landscape Features $ 15,000 Total: $ 355,000 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 64 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 ~" h Land 7 :-, . ~~ ~ F sere-K- play .~. .~~,aQO©vvo ~ ~ Shelter with restrooms arid`patio ~ bra, ~ i _ R t ~ f .~ `~~'c a ~ '7 r~ A3 a ~~ E~~~„ d N; ., a ., r 7; i" ~,_ , r * ~!' 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CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 66 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Centennial Park: Community Park - 2.30 Acres Existing Features -pavilion/rental, picnic shelter/restrooms, basketball, horseshoes, play equipment, sand volleyball court, picnic tables and benches Proposed Features -splash pad, parking lot, play equipment, walking trail, re- build horseshoes, site amenities and landscaping Site Name Proposed Develo ment Development Cost Centennial Park Splash Pad $ 200,000 Parking lot $ 150,000 Play Equipment $ 250,000 Walking Trail $ 76,500 Re-build Horseshoes $ 5,000 Site Amenities $ 15,000 Landscape Features $ 50,000 Total: $ 746,500 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 67 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 10-2: Centennial Park Concept Insert Concept Illustration Here CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 68 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 O ~ v~ ~ D D o ~ ~ z j O ~ ~ ~ m m ~ °o ~ _ o~ 'p D z z z O D L- -> cz~ 0 N O A O n Z -~ Z z r n z n r L * ~~~ r 7 / '~ ~~~ 0 ~ I ~ X O X ~ Q r~-r ~ r~-r ~ lQ•~ ~ ~ ~ N I _ I O . ~ . ~, ~a lJl ~ ~ d° ° ° ~ oo ~ ~ `' ~ •.` ~~'~~f~ ~ t~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ N 1 ~ ~ t~ ` ° ° I , y1 QV p°°°°°°V_ ~ ~~,°° ~ o °°p°° ~ °°°° ° o `° o ~ _.~ ~~ o ~ v~ o~~ ~~ ~ .. ~. 1 ~` ~ ~ ~ ~ A.~ ! r ~ W ~~~' M ~~ +/ .. ~ .,, ~ ~~ a r .~ s "'~ A ~ ~'~ a ,~ u 1 y ~ C` VQ ~ ~~ fir. ~.,. ~ ~ ~ ~, , t` is ;, _ ~ _~ /~- ~ -~~ ~G1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ w ~ ~ r t _ ~ ® r ,.w l ~a < t - ~ . ~ ~ (, ~ ~ ~ . o ,. ~ . ~ ,` 0 o ~,~ ` _~ ~~o ~ `~ ~ ~~ ' ~r ~~ <~ 8 _~ ~ or ._ .. rr o z r ~ Y~ ~~ vi' k' ~ r +~ a" ,; -~ .~ , ,. ,~ `'` 4 ~'~ ~,;.°`; L _-F sr ~„ «~~ ~- ~, ~, ~ ~ ~ ~ f ~~ x t.~ ~~ t "~, ~ --1 '~ ~ X (D ~ O X ~ ~ ~ ~ N rN-r N r-r ~ ~ ~ Q N ~ ~ ~ ~ O _ ~ T~\ ' - W s. .~, ~, :r -~ 1 ~, s e ~, ~ i r'~4• i ,~ ~ j~, e, ~ ~ . 1 ~ ~N a~ ~° ~4. ~ _ Y' i Cloverdale Park Park Board to consider recommendations by League of Minnesota Cities report (See Appendix D). Park Board to consider recommendations by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as part of Outdoor Recreation Grant Program conditions (See Appendix E). Master plan park based on concept that was developed for this plan. Cloverdale Park: Mini Park - .48 Acres Existing Features -play equipment Proposed Features -gazebo, labyrinth, walking trail, granite monoliths, rock outcropping, site amenities and landscaping Site Name Proposed Develo ment Development Cost Cloverdale Park Gazebo - 20' $ 25,000 Labyrinth -granite stone $ 30,000 Trail $ 10,000 Granite Monoliths $ 50,000 Rock Outcropping $ 40,000 Site Amenities $ 15,000 Landscape Features $ 60,000 Total: $ 230,000 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 69 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 10-3: Cloverdale Park Concept Insert Concept Illustration Here CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 70 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 o -v to y D D_ o A Z w T~ ~ ~ ~ L ~ O ~ ~ ~ N m m o ~ ~D o = ~ ~ D Z z Z m O D 1--, Cz> 0 0 ti 0 n O rn v r m I n O Z rn m ~. 2 ~~ X a' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ O a, ~~, ~ ~ fD ~ ~ ~ ~ ,_-r, ~ C ~ ~ r-r ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ru ~ < ~ ~ ~ ~ ~o , N~ n ~ p a ~ v, ~ ~ O rah. r* i ~' _-r O i v CQ ~ ~ I ~ I cQ I .~ F +r: ~'`. °;4 g a~ #~ k D r ~. :x ~ ~~~` T; "~,• '- ~,,, ~,i~ ~~~ ~ ~_ . y. ` ~, ,, \~ ~ ~- C< << c ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~i 4.. \ L .4 ~~ t ~ ~ ~ ,, ~ ~ ~ ~, 1 ~ ~' A ~ r « N` . x ~ w,~_ ~: ~ ~~, ~'`.,~ ~~~~, ~ ~`~ ~ ~~ ,. . _ ,: Y Hollow Park • Expand park toward the west and re-classified as a Neighborhood Park. • Park Board to consider recommendations by League of Minnesota Cities report (See Appendix D). • Park Board to consider recommendations by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as part of Outdoor Recreation Grant Program conditions (See Appendix E). • Master plan park based on concept developed for this plan Hollow Park: Neighborhood Park - .54 Acres Existing Features -basketball, play equipment, sand volleyball court, back stop, picnic tables, benches and parking lot Proposed Features -park expansion, play equipment, walking trail, splash pad, sand volleyball, basketball, park shelter, shade structure, site amenities and landscaping Site Name Proposed Develo ment Development Cost Hollow Park Park Expansion $ 10,000 Play Equipment $ 100,000 Walking Trail $ 70,000 Splash Pad $ 75,000 Sand Volleyball Court $ 7,500 Basketball $ 25,000 Park Shelter $ 40,000 Shade Structure $ 10,000 Site Amenities $ 10,000 Landscape Features $ 35,000 Total: $ 373,500 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 71 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 10-4: Hollow Park Concept Insert Concept Illustration Here CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 72 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 O ~ to y D D_ w ~ z A V1 ~ O ~ ~ ~ ~ m m ~ o ~ _ o ~ ~ D z z m O D ~z~ ~J 0 0 N 0 r O V n O z rn ~i _- ~_ ~~.~ .~ .~ 0 O ~ _ N ~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ N rh (D = T O rt l/1 ~ (~ ~ N ~ N N ~ ~ ~ Q nT O ~ ~ r-r ~ ~ n ~ ~-*. 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Figure 10-5: Memorial Park Concept Insert Concept Illustration Here CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 75 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Millstream Park • Plant additional trees • Evaluate trail underpass beneath TH 75 to provide access from Millstream Park to parks on the south side of TH 75 • Install dog waste bags and refuse container • Replace play equipment • Park Board to consider recommendations by League of Minnesota Cities report (See Appendix D). • Park Board to consider recommendations by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as part of Outdoor Recreation Grant Program conditions (See Appendix E). • Master plan park based on concept developed for this plan CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 76 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Millstream Park: Community Park - 35 Acres Existing Features -camping, pavilion/rental, shelter, basketball, horseshoes, play equipment, disc golf, sand volleyball court, 2 softball fields, picnic tables, benches and parking lot Proposed Features -shower/restroom facility -campers, additional camping, New softball fields, concession stand, walking trail, trail connection to south side of highway, pre-k, k-5 and teen play equipment, entry road and parking lots, benches/picnic tables/litter receptacles, disc golf and landscaping Site Name Proposed Develo ment Development Cost Millstream Park Additional Camping $ 250,000 Shower/Restroom facility $ 100,000 Concession Stand $ 200,000 3 Softball Fields $ 260,000 Walking Trail $ 168,000 Box Culvert @ Hwy $ 200,000 Play Equipment $ 120,000 Entry Road/Parking Lots $1,000,000 Site Amenities $ 50,000 Modifications -disc golf $ 20,000 Landscape Features $ 50,000 Total: $ 2,298,000 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 77 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 10-6: Millstream Park Concept Insert Concept Illustration Here CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 78 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 o ~ ~n y D D z w T. ~ A ~ O N N ~ m m ~ O ~ _ W ~ D Z Z Z m O D Cz> 0 0 0 0 r rn D T~^ I n 0 z n -rnv m ~~.. 2 i fl1 N ~ ~ ~: gt fD rp •3 n CD vNi O ~ Q ~:x -t n ~,~~. n, ~. ~_ O e N~ ~ ~' ~+ rn ~ x D ~ rn ~ ~ ~ ~_ ~ ~ .~-r ~ ~ ~ Sfi CQ ~ ,{ ru ~ O aJ ~ ~ N rt ~ ~ ~ :'~"~, ,xy ~ O # ~ ~ .~ ~;: . ~~~ ~`~~ #~ ~ ~~X .-~~d •> ,, f' ~''~ L ~ ~~~ .~. ,T ; ~, ••...., ,~ ~ ,. ~, , ~ ._ ~ ---- --.-.~--~~-.r ~i 1L. t-. r'4 n~y : /Jr' ` ~ ~_r. ~ ~ )~, '~~.. ~ f ~~ _ + ~~ a ~ sn. . /~ /~ : A ~ a, ~n O r1 ~ m ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ lQ ~ ~ - ~, ~ (D ~ N T ~ n ~ ~ ~ _ ~- r~ ~~ ~yc i» ~;~ ~, ~- ~~-,". 4 ~. ~.~~', ,,~..~ ~,,; ~. . i .#~ C n ~ D ~ ~ ~ ~' o ~ cQ ~ ~, Monument Park • Provide trail connection to citywide trail system • Refer to park concept developed for this plan Monument Park: Special Use Park - .31 Acres Existing Features -monument, ofF-street parking Proposed Features -trail connection, landscape buffer, perennial beds, and relocate picnic tables Site Name Proposed Develo ment Development Cost Monument Park Trail Connection $ 12,000 Landscape Buffer $ 3,000 Perennial Beds $ 10,000 Total: $ 25,000 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 79 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 10-7: Monument Park Concept Insert Concept Illustration Here CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 80 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 o ~ ~n ~ D D_ w ~ Z _ l/1 A ~ O ~ N N m m O ~ ~ 2 ~ ~ D Z Z Z m O D n C~/ r O O N O T O Z C Z D n O z n • ~.~ r 'y ~ ~ ~ ~' F_ ~ _ r ~ ~* .~~ ~~ n »~ ~~ ~ -- - *~~ `~~ ~ ~ ;.. ~;, ,~' ~~`~ ,yam zi r x!464 ~. ''~~ i N I 2 r r* ~v ~ (~ vo ~ ~ ~ rn X n ~ ~ ~ - ~ p ~ ~ ~ n e"h ' Q ~ a? n Q tQ ~ v+ fD n' i fi~ + s # . ri. ~~^-'__ ~, ~'. R ~ ~^ ~R 1~ i ~ _ ' ~ R P r R A ~ ~ '~ ~ P -. ~. ~ ` ~ -~ N ~ ~ i.~r ~ ~ O ~ ~`1 ~' • ~ • g ,1 ~: ~ a, !• i '1 f, ~~ ~ .. A l ~+.~. .. ~~ ~~ fi= >;~ ~ , ~ ~ ,g Northland Park • Replace play equipment • Provide dog waste bag and refuse container • Park Board to consider recommendations by League of Minnesota Cities report (See Appendix D). Park Board to consider recommendations by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as part of Outdoor Recreation Grant Program conditions (See Appendix E). • Master plan park based on concept developed for this plan CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 81 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Northland Park: Neighborhood Park - 9.25 Acres Existing Features -basketball, play equipment, sand volleyball court, back stop, picnic tables, benches and parking lot Proposed Features -play equipment, walking trail, hockey, infiltration swale amenity, relocate sand volleyball, teen play equipment, park shelter, site amenities, landscaping and parkway parking Site Name Proposed Develo ment Development Cost Northland Park Play Equipment -Phase 3 $ 15,000 Walking Trail $ 100,000 Infiltration Swale $ 100,000 Sand Volleyball Court $ 7,500 Teen Play Equipment $ 40,000 Park Shelter $ 50,000 Hockey Rink $ 75,000 Site Amenities $ 10,000 Landscape Features $ 50,000 Parkway Parking $ 50,000 Total: $ 497,500 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 82 Park ar~d Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 o ~ ~n ~ D D w ~ Z ~ ~ ~ ~ O ~ ~ ~ ~ m m ~ °o ~ ? ~ ~ D z z z m O D L ~ C v 0 0 T Z O J~ 1 2 D z v D n O Z n m ~i _- 2 O n fD «. ~a~ J ., r ~t ~ + T x' ~~~, ~~a ~~ °~ + O O 0 ° 8 O o O ~: T _ , p 1 ' ^ ° • o 0 O 0 '~ • ~ °o +, "'1 0 0 0 0 e ° ~~ T , C < ~;f: 0 0 1 o 0 ° o o° ~ o ,..~ °c I`. ~ , ~ I/ ~ ~ z ~ X ~ m ~_ ~ ~ ~ O ~• ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Q O ~" Q ~ ~ Q ~ ~ •, ~ . ~~ ~~ i ~ i ~,oo~co ~ ~~' tiooooo0 0 o ~ti, o '~ ~ -~- -- • oOUOOOOO°oo ~ /~ ~ o• ~ .- '~ ~' -- ~..r ~ , .. m x ~• ~1 _~ ~• r r . -~ ~ 1 ~;y t - >, - -~ ..p., I 7 ~t~ ~ ~ ~ I ' • ' \ D ° ° o ~ 0 °~ ~ ~ ~ V ~' ~°1, ~~ ~Y o ."'w" ~"' .. 'oooo S I ; . o ~ o S f~ o° ~ _ ~ ' ? Co ~ 0 ° 3 r~ i ~, ~~ Figure 10-8: Northland Park Concept Insert Concept Illustration Here CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 83 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 East Park (Future Regional Park) • Master plan park based on concept developed for this plan East Park: Regional Park - 95.30 Acres Existing Features -Farmland, lowland Proposed Features -Parkway, parking, walking trail, dog park, canoe/boat landing, active recreation area, passive recreation area, nature center, camping, educational signage, nature trails, site amenities and landscaping. Site Name Proposed Develo ment Development Cost East Park Parkway/Parking $1,000,000 Walking Trail $ 450,000 Dog Park $ 75,000 Boat Landing $ 75,000 Active Recreation $ 750,000 Passive Recreation $ 250,000 Camping $ 500,000 Nature Center $ 250,000 Educational Signage $ 25,000 Site Amenities $ 150,000 Landscape Features $ 175,000 Total: $ 3,700,000 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 84 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 ..--' _ -:~ * _ ~. .. . ~ ~ ~ ~ @g`` {{~ iM1M1 f , •. ~~ 4~-g .. } t ;y~~c~ + a i ~ s ~,/ t~°' ~ ,~i~~.~ .c P'arl~way '" ~ ' - ~~ ~~~ ~, • ~. '~ ~: ~..;" Camping = ,,~ y~, jT~~Y'^.. o ~~~„~ ~'-`°. may. \ - .., _ `• J;~J'~UOUVJ ~ , J /y J J ', 0 a, ; ~. ~~~~ ~'~ Active °°°°°°Q °'~°° ° °o a° ~ J ,,,; ~ i ti : t ~ R a° °°a ° -. ;~ ,.,;~,~.~-:~+", ~re~reation - ,,° ,°YJ ~w a ~,1 ~,~ • 7~i °° ~,.'!r. J v °°°°0 ~aaarr off. '. Y~~~~ t ° °..' a ° °~.J V ° °° ~ ~ ~ ° -~ O J '~ ~~"''.. ~ ~ ~.~: Nature - _ ~ ~ ; o - ~ ~ ' ~ ~, ° ° ° JJ ~ , ~~ River access . ~ ~. center o 0 0 ~, ° oJ~ ~ `boat la +ding ,~ ° ° ,~ ~ J a°J ~k ~•I~,~~~..~ Passive ~ o 0 0~ ~~ o ~~icni~ ~~ ~-~ ~ recreation ~ ~ ° °' 3 ; ~~ y~ V J J . -~ ~- - y ° o °~°JJ, ° ~~ ° °aaao°°o O°O • ~~• ~ ~ ~ O'~ OJ ~ °° a° a° Ov?iv~ 4J - vd VO° +aaJr° °a °o a ,OJ O OVU. °° ° w °r°°°°yp0 °° JJ O ° u ° a s ° °°°° ~latural area 1 ° °° a° ~ - j (Possibility of naturalized • % ~. ~ - °~ °°°~ „ ; ~ ~ trail system, overlooks & ~ tt y r _ , °YJ° a°°°o° ~ °p°°9!~oo4~w as °°°r°° Ij boardwalks) v r ° °°a G r I °~°~°°° °°°°°°p°°p°VQ~.- U000700UOOWJUOU(JO,)OJO,JOOOOOrJUOJWj,u, 0 UOOjJ ~V° ,J JJJ ..• V ~ ~ Y UJO .~ J.JUJOrU ~~~~ a ° .1.. ~ °- Dog park +~~'.~ `f~,.;, ~ g',~ . ~r .. - ~ ~~ J~vo A-''i. J r.' . • ~, ' .. tom' ,, 5~'~" n ,~'',~ ;~J~- j . ~ +~ r . ` `+~e '' t In ~. A.j 4 . ~ ~ ~ • 77 ~ ". ~'~ r- 1 ~ t~ w tr ~,'~~ 4~~ i . `.2 , r ~, , ttf ° ,~, ~'~$Y + °~`..d ~ • ~~ w "1144 ' ~ ~ `~ ~ ,~, _ ~ ' ~• i _ Y` • SAINT JOSEPH, MINNESOTA 1 PARK SYSTEM PLAN ~ N ~ ~;(. , __ __ _ EAST PARK CONCEPT ,-~-~- OCTOBER ~ 6, Z0~8 ~~ S E H Figure 10-9: East Park Concept (Park to be-renamed in the future) Insert Concept Illustration Here CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 85 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 West Park (Future Neighborhood Park) • Master plan park based on concept developed for this plan West Park: Neighborhood Park - 15.31 Acres Existing Features -upland and lowland areas Proposed Features -play equipment, walking trail, boardwalk, park shelter, site amenities and landscaping Site Name Proposed Develo ment Development Cost West Park Play Equipment $ 150,000 Walking Trail $ 121,250 Boardwalk $ 10,000 Park Shelter $ 40,000 Site Amenities $ 15,000 Landscape Features $ 50,000 Total: $ 386,250 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 86 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 ;~ , .. .. k: ~,. . 4~s ,.:-. ~. Figure 10-10: West Park Concept (Park to be renamed in the future) Insert Concept Illustration Here CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 87 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 10-1 l: Future Stearns County Park on Kraemer Lake (No concept developed for this park) m a no 7e~ CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 88 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 N Par1c 9oundary Trail Future Trail Needs The city's trail system has been evolving and key segments identified for future improvement and expansion as part of the City's transportation planning process. This plan builds upon that planning effort which includes previous mapping of the trails and sidewalks. The existing and proposed trail segments, however, have been classified by type according to standards developed by the National Recreation and Park Association and the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Additional recommendations have been proposed as part of the park and trail planning process in order to provide contiguous connections between existing and future city and county parks, neighborhoods, regional trails, key destinations within the city and neighboring communities whenever possible. Table 10-4 shows the classification of trails by type within the City. Figures 10-12 to 10-17 illustrate the spatial and aesthetic qualities of each trail type. TraiUSidewalk Se ment Location 1)escri tion Classification/T e North Corridor From CR 133 to CSAH 2 8' Bit Trail Connector/T e II Field Street From College Ave to 20` 8' Bit Trail Connector/Type II Ave SE Neary Street From Jade Rd/12` Ave 6' Concrete Park Trail/Type II west through Rivers Sidewalk Bend Develo ment River's Bend Trail system within 6' Concrete Park Trail/Type II River's Bend Addition Sidewalk east of Jade/12`h Ave 8' Class 5 Park Trail/Type II 8' Bit Trail Park Trail/T e II CSAH 2 From North Corridor to 8' Bit Connector Trail/Type II Reali nment West Minnesota St Northland Drive From Northland Park to 6' Concrete SW Park Trail/Type II Wobegon Trail and From Wobegon Trail to Hicko Crescent Hill Trail system within 6' Concrete Park Trail/Type II Development Crescent Hill Sidewalk Develo ment 12` Avenue SE From Klinefelter Park to 8' Bit Trail Connector TraiUType II 20`h Ave S County Rd 121 From Hill Street to Jade 8' Bit Trail Connector Trail/Type II Rd/12`h Ave SE Coun Jade Rd/12` Ave From County Road 121 6-8' Bit Trail Connector Trail/Type II SE to Interstate 94 20` Ave SE Wobegon Trail to County 8' Bit Trail Connector Trail/Type II Road 121 20` Ave NE Wobegon Trail to North 8' Bit Trail Connector Trail/Type II Corridor Graceview Connection with existing 8' Bit Trail Park Trail/Type II Estates Graceview Estates trail CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 89 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 W Minnesota St From 4" Ave NW to 8' Bit Trail Connector TraiU'I~yE~r CSAH 2 Reali nment County Rd 133 Trail system from 8' Bit Trail On-street bikeway/Paved Crescent Hill (County) shoulder development to Wobegon Trail Northland Connecting Northland 6' Concrete Park Trail/Type II Heights Heights to Crescent Hill, Sidewalk North Corridor, and Northland Plat 8 Odell Street County Rd 121 to 20` 8' Bit Trail Connector/Type II Avenue Old TH 52 Old TH 52 from 6' Concrete Park Trail/Type II Millstream Park to Birch Sidewalk St. West Park West Park to Iverson St. 6' Concrete Park Trail/Type II Sidewalk CR 133 CR 133 to St. Cloud 8' Bit Trail Connector/Type II limits Wobegon Trail CR 133 to 20` Ave NE 10' Bit Trail Connector Trail/Regional Trail/T e II Hollow Park Hollow Park to Old TH 8' Bit Trail Park Trail/Type II 52 Figure 10-12: Park Trail -Type I Il"I'1. I I':\KA TK:11Lti :1Kf; ~fl'I'ICAI.Y I lA'.111:D Nl1l iIN GK11-\NAI". I':\KK l)K NA(~I~KAI. KI~ti(NIRI'1~:1K1,1 I(i)RkIIN~K N'ID"I"li V.~KI(;S. N'llll I11(1 FTG'i I3I:ING Rf( U~1~4[NUI'U \1INIMUM 14'lll'N rR;111 liti[ti ARII tiIP,1KAII~D1 IANUSC.IPE RI II I PR r`~\IIIKALI_ANUSC;\I'1= Illf'(HIINIUI.RI(l'l'I.I. IfNIIIHIl1NG:1 ~S1Ki6 f\' ,1ND IN-I INI til: PIING UIIANDPOK~11ti.V1(I- 1RAI1 -I(N)TVI'IDF [T:\IlON. K tiCL:NI`.Kl~ I ~ I I'I I>I~tiI~RIAK I \\I ~til I'1R~1f1~ fkAll t tKiVAUI CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 90 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Figure 10-13: Park Trail -Type II 14N1)S( AI'I RI iPPPk Figure 10-14: Park Trail -Type III Inl(>t)1 NII)i PI UfiS- I kl:\N. Hll'1'CLI. A IN-I INI tihAIIVG IKAII. SI(~V,1(II' Tl PI III PARK TR:411.S,IRF 11'PI('ALY I OCrYiliD N'll'IIIN N:YfIRAL 1 N,111'k:\I RFSOl ~k('I :\kF,1 Sl ~l H AS A ti'\I l kl LANSCAPLS PRfS1 R\'P , SOFI-Sl ikFACLll 1 k.41L NATIIRAI. LANDSCAPING fX- HIBIhItiG UNh)UF LANI)FUKAIS. Vf.GLTATION PATTERNS KWILD- LILL H:\RIT:\T ~ 18.411 l)NI1 INII[kl'kLIIVI tiIG\ CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 91 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 I11'I II R\Kh I k \II ti:\KI 11'1'11:111 L(>C \I I I) \1I I IIIN GkI l N1\ A1'. P4Kh l (K N:11 l KAl KI tiUl!Kll :\KI :\ (t'((kklU(~KNII)III14kILS.\11111~UI11 l HI I\(~ IIII KLCOtiItiILNI) ~IINIMl~4) Figure 10-15: Connector Trail -Type 1 I l~Pl I l UNN6('IOR I R-11LS.Akl I11'I(-VJ 1' LU(':AI I U \111111N IIII. kU:\t)1\.\l RI(ill l-l>I -N \1 :\NI) I)I til(iNI U I(IA('(-ONk)I>Al l III-:1A'1' litil~ PAfIlRNti R11iIl I-OI -\\:\l' l\II)I I I \:\RII ti \I)IACIN'I IANI)I:SIti IUllx)I MIN til-'I'13n('F:NIILRI \h\Rl' r- til'ACI I'llknirrS-liOI11 \'AKI) ~ ~~ I'LAV I IN(iS I11'IC:\l kl4\I)\\:\1 101-1x)1 RII)I- PEI)1 S- 1'RIAN. RIC1'CI f.ft IV-I IN1 SI: AI1NG TRAII. 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',: ,i - _ _ _ ~ _~_ - ,- I i~ ~ ~! -~.---0_ -nl--.__- - r ; i ~ ~ ~ ~ :.~ i ~ ~ i ° m n m m m m m~ c rn rn rn au o a C7 ~~~ O ~~ ~~i ~~~ p Z O O O W W ~O ~ D~ ~~ C C C C C C v ~~~~~ m ~ m~ m m m m m~~~ r r~ c Z~ z~ O ~ ~ ~ D ~ C rn rn ao m ~ ~ ~ ~ Z ~ ~ O ~F~ ° ~ Z rn Z G o m m cn cn O Z~? Xm ~ ~ ~ C W o ~ ~ cn W ~ ~ o= ~ a /\ ` D ~ ~ m ~ ~ C ~ D Om C -I ~ cn D °o ~ O ~ ~ c~'n Z Z Z r m ~ ~ ~ ~ O ~ O ~ D Z r ~ ~ Z o~~ Oc 0~ D S O r Cho 7DO ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ D ~ ~ ~ D ~ ~ ° ~ ~ ~~p' ~ ~ ~ ~ r y ~ ~ D D r T. ~ 11. Maintenance Plan While it is true that planning and design of a community's park and trail system can provide a beautiful image, especially when the facilities are brand new and yet to be used and enjoyed, it is the long-term care that exhibits a City's commitment to providing places and experiences that add to the quality of life of its residents. Well-maintained park landscapes do not mean, however, play and picnic areas virtually void of vegetation and shade or wildlife. As communities are becoming more urbanized, the landscape is becoming gray and hard and less green, colorful and soft. Sounds are even different -more about the honking of horns and less about the sound of birds singing. Parks need to provide an environment that is sustainable, improves the quality of the natural environment and, in turn, improves and enhances the quality of life for the visitor. Well-maintained parks balance the need to enhance or restore natural resources with the need to provide active and passive play opportunities. These types of "livable" parks are created through sustainable maintenance practices. What are sustainable maintenance practices? They are "any practice that protects the park's and the community's natural resources while providing for visitor and staff safety and recreational opportunities". This section will discuss sustainable park maintenance practices in conjunction with traditional methods. Doing so will provide an opportunity to provide a range of landscape types within a park. This is in keeping with community input want to see more "natural areas for passive recreation". The City does not necessarily have to purchase more land to provide those opportunities, it can be a part of a maintenance approach. An example of sustainable design and maintenance is the installation of a native plant vegetative buffer around the stormwater pond in Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park. This type of planting enhances water quality, provides wildlife habitat, decreases noise disturbance to wildlife and decreases maintenance efforts and the use of gasoline- powered equipment. Park Maintenance Responsibilities Currently, the St. Joseph Public Works Department is responsible for the day-to-day and ongoing operations of the park and trail system. There is currently one supervisor, two full-time and two seasonal park staff responsible for the maintenance of the parks and park facilities. The Public Works department is responsible for the following park and trail related tasks: • Job planning and scheduling • Budget and cost analysis • Grounds maintenance • Facility maintenance • Vehicle and equipment maintenance CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 95 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 • Trash and snow removal In general, the level of maintenance varies from park to park and is generally good, though some parks are in need of greater attention. Community growth and the addition of new parks and trails to the system will place additional burden on current maintenance operations. While active parks tend to receive a higher level of need and attention, most open spaces also require some type of annual maintenance. Park and Trail Maintenance Goals and Recommendations Goal: Create a successful and functional maintenance program that will address the concerns of existing and future parks, open space and trails. Recommendations: • Provide adequate and well-trained park personnel. • Promote an understanding of the significant scope of work related to park and trail operations and maintenance. • Plan for realistic timeframes when scheduling maintenance work. • Acquire appropriate equipment to perform maintenance effectively and efficiently. • Create and maintain a log for tracking park system and individual park maintenance activities. Goal: Strive to use sustainable maintenance and care practices for parkland, trails, and park facilities whenever possible. Recommendations: • Periodically survey the condition of each park and facilities within the park in order to effectively and efficiently schedule routine maintenance projects. • Design a sustainable maintenance program that will evaluate annual labor needs, supply and equipment needs for the park and trail system and develop an effective and efficient method for keeping park landscapes maintained, facilities maintained and working properly. • Include in the maintenance program the following guidelines: 1. Retain as much existing soil during construction and planting projects. Stockpile and reuse this soil onsite to minimize disturbance that could encourage growth of invasive plant species. 2. If fill needs to be imported, request weed-free fill. 3. Use native plants (shrubs and trees) whenever possible because most natives do not need fertilizer, once established. 4. When using fertilizer, use organic or "slow-release" and use no more than once or twice a year. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 96 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 5. To determine the need for fertilizer, soil should be tested once every three years. 6. If soil pH needs to be adjusted, the use of lime or soil acidifying materials can be added. 7. Use compost as an annual dressing. 8. Create a compost area within the park system to supply needed compost. 9. Trees and shrubs have a different nutrient need than turf. Leaves or needles can be analyzed to determine nutrient needs. It is better to treat nutrient deficiency problems before the problem occurs. 10. Mulching retains moisture in the soil, moderates soil temperature, prevents erosion and the washing away of nutrients and keeps weed growth under control. Mulch should applied no deeper than 4" on trees and 2-3" on shrubs and about an inch on perennials. Keep mulch at least 1"away from the bark of trees. 11. Use shredded hardwood mulch rather than wood chips because of its slower decomposition rate, which has less nitrogen depletion properties. 12. In turf areas and newly planted areas, water deeply, about one inch of water per week to keep plants healthy and to prevent soil erosion. Water in the early morning or early evening to prevent evaporation. 13. In turf areas that require irrigation, use a moisture sensitive system with a timing device to save water resources and money. 14. Consider using two types of grass within the parks, a cool season athletic mix turf grass for active play areas, such as ball fields and picnic areas and a native cool season grass such as Canada rye in place of Kentucky bluegrass and fescue in other areas of the park. 15. Mow high (about 3" or no more than one-third of the blade of grass) in earlier morning hours, leaving grass clippings on the turf. Longer blades of grass tend to grow deeper roots helping to avoid erosion and obtaining more moisture and nutrients from the soil. 16. Include large drifts of native grasses and flowers areas of the park, especially around water bodies to protect water quality, provide seasonal color and texture, enhance wildlife habitat (especially for songbirds and butterflies), deter nuisance geese populations, and to save money. 17. Include a controlled burn approach to maintaining native landscapes within parks. Controlled burns should be performed only by trained personnel. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 97 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 18. Incorporate natural stormwater-control measures within the parks such as rain gardens, grass swales, and additional planting of trees around parking and other hard surface areas to reduce site run-off. 19. Reduce the use of pesticides or other chemically treated products such as wood products whenever possible due to their impacts on water quality and wildlife habitat. When needed, especially in the case of invasive plant species control such as purple loosestrife, buckthorn, tartarian honeysuckle, prickly ash, etc., they should be applied only by trained personnel and care should be taken to ensure proper storage. Goal: Operate and maintain a park and trail system in community partnership and cooperation. Recommendations: • Solicit public evaluation of park and trail maintenance from the public using periodic surveys, online feedback via a Park and Trail web page, or comment/suggestion boxes placed in the parks. • Use community volunteer resources to assist in park beautification projects, e.g., rain garden, restoration projects, invasive species control, and installation of signage, new playground structures, etc.). These types of activities bring community members together, especially in neighborhood park settings, and can create a sense of ownership that may continue as stewards of their park. • Create volunteer recognition programs to acknowledge groups or community members for their service. • Educate the public on the aesthetics and benefits of sustainable park landscapes using brochures, fact sheets, City website, City newsletter and signage. • Solicit community interest and involvement by sponsor photo contests. People like to photograph wildlife, butterflies and birds. It is a way of gently connecting with nature. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 98 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Maintenance Guidelines Landscape Plantin T e Annual Maintenance Schedule Winter Spring Summer Fall At 2 Years At 5 Years At 10 + Years Trees and Shrubs Planting X Remove tree stakes. Selectively Replace shrubs New/Re lacement Only prune lower replace shrubs that have become Fertilizer Only when planted branches that will that have overgrown. create a hazard. Do overgrown. Mulch X not prune leader. Prune woody Pest Control (Only as X X Prune woody shrubs shrubs to needed) to improve shape. improve shape. Plant Repair X X X DO NOT SHEAR DO NOT SHRUBS. SHEAR Pruning X SHRUBS. Pruning should be done only by trained Pruning should personnel be done only by trained ersonnel Perennials/Ornamental Grasses Planting X In areas where Replace dead Replace dead New/Re lacement establishment is plant material. plant material. Fertilizer Only when planted or as needed unsuccessful, amend soil and replant. Change plant Change plant Mulch X species in cases species in cases of Perennials and of major die- major die-outs. Pest Control (Only as grasses may be outs. needed) divided. Plant Repair X X X Prunin X CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 99 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Plantin Tye Annual Maintenance Schedule Winter Spring Summer Fall At 2 Years At 5 Years At 10 + Years Turf De-thatching X Re-grade sections Complete major that may have renovation of turf Aeration April June Sept. become "bumpy". areas designated for active sports Mowing X X X Remove lawn from such as ball fields, area around tree soccer fields, etc. Re-sodding X X trunks. Re-seeding X Weed control X X (Only as needed) Fertilization X Naturalized Areas Planting X Weeding/burns and Plant species Long-term general management selection should management Weed Control X is critical during the be modified based should consider first three years of on success rates. wildlife habitat establishment. The quality. goal is to have minimal contact in Plant species subsequent years to selection should be reduce impact to modified based on wildlife habitat. success rates and aesthetic quality. ONLY BURN IN NATIVE GRASS & Replace plants or FLOWER AREAS. re-seed as needed. Most trees and shrubs cannot typically survive this method of weed control. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT100 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Feature Maintenance Schedule Be Monthly n Years kl W ual) An Park Vehicle Roads Maintenance Sweep and repair damaged surface X Repair Saw-cut or lift portions to be removed. Replace with matchin material Replacement See "Repair" 20 years Concrete Sidewalks Maintenance Power wash, remove gum. Check for uneven or lifting ' X sections. Re-caulk ex ansion oints Repair Saw-cut along existing score lines. Replace with matchin concrete onl .Score new concrete to match. Replacement See "Repair" 20-50 ears Gravel Surfaces Maintenance Fine- rade to smooth uneven and rou h surfaces X Re air See "Maintenance" Replacement Excavate impacted area. Replace new material and re- 15 years com act in lace. Ornamental Fencing Maintenance Inspect for rust, dents, general damage and sharp X ed es. Repair Repaint with matching rust inhibiting paint. Grind rust spots clean and prime before painting. Do not apply paint when air temperature is below 50 degrees or in hi h humidi Re lacement Re lace sections or entire fence as re uired. Standard (Benches, bollards, bike racks, and trash receptacles) Furnishings Maintenance Clean tables, benches, etc. with water or mild, non- X phosphorous soap as required to remove food, gum, graffiti, bird feces, dirt, etc. Inspect for chipped or cracked paint and rust spots. X Re-a 1 wood rotection on an ex osed wood. X Repair Replace fixtures and other components per manufacturer or replace item if necessary. Repaint as needed with matchin color. Replacement Replace irreplaceable furnishings with same make and models, if ossible. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT101 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Feature Maintenance Schedule WBekl Monthly Ann all Fears Drinking Fountains Maintenance Clean and polish drinking fountain, bowls, and fixtures X Check for water pressure and adjust according to X manufacturer's instructions Repair Repair per manufacturer's instructions Replacement Replace irreparable furnishings with the same make and matching color, when possible. Custom Furnishin s Maintenance Inspect all hardware and tighten, if necessary. Inspect X metal parts for chipped paint and rust spots. Re- galvanize and re-paint, as needed. Re-apply wood protection on wooden items, e.g. X Wooden benches Repair Replace hardware with same types. Re-weld, re- galvanize and repaint or powder coat broken custom meta] fabrications in sho s ecializin in metalwork. Replacement Replace damaged wooden parts with same type of material, includin stone and metal arts. Play Areas Maintenance Remove graffiti, trash, feces, other materials X potentially harmful to people and children from play structure and area surfacing. Check structure for dangerous conditions such as worn X e ui ment, sha ed es, rust, loose bolts, etc. Re air See "Maintenance" Replacement Replace outdated play equipment 10-15 ears CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 102 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 12. Implementation Introduction Understanding the intrinsic benefits and monetary values that parks, trails, and open spaces provide to a community is key to securing funding to purchase land, develop, operate, and maintain a quality park and trail system. Providing parks and trails not only benefits the residents, but also maintains community property values. Implementation Strategies The following are strategies for implementing St. Joseph's vision for the future of parks, trails and open space. Information collected through community input, the park board and professional assessment were used to develop a set of recommendations previously discussed in Chapter 10. The recommendations for implementing the Park and Trail System Plan directly relate to capital improvements for acquisition, development, and improvement projects. Under the current organizational framework, the Park Board is responsible for identifying park improvement projects and making recommendations to the City Council for budget setting. The Department of Public Works is responsible for day-to-day operations and management. The following strategies are intended to provide guidance to decision makers responsible for implementing the plan. They are organized into a park and trail improvement matrix of short- ,mid-, and long-term strategies (See Tables 13-1 and 13-2) that are based on time increments of 1-5 years, 6-10 years, and 10 years and beyond. The cost opinions shown in this Plan are based on 2008 dollars and will need to be adjusted to accommodate future industry changes. See Chapter 10 for individual park design concepts upon which the individual park improvement and development cost opinions are based. While the strategies are shown in terms of short-, mid-, and long-term planning increments, the successful completion of the strategies will depend upon the fiscal and political climate in any given year. It is important, therefore, that the City monitor, review, and prioritize the strategies on an annual basis prior to the budgeting process. Funding Sources Funding for improvements and development are addressed as part of an annual budgeting process. Project requests are included in the City's Capital Improvements Program (CIP), and are evaluated on aproject-by-project basis. CIPs are often used as internal planning tools to identify proposed projects and estimate costs for park and trail development and improvement. Implementing the park and trail projects outlined in this Plan will help the City fulfill its park and trail system plan goals, objectives and policies for the next ten years. Funding sources may include: St. Cloud Regional half-cent sales tax, park dedication fees, bonding, local, state and federal grants, and donations. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT103 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Short-term (1-5 Years) High Priority Mid-term (6-10 Years) Medium Priori Long-term (10 Years +) Low Priority GENERAL Estimated Cost Purchase under-developed and underdeveloped land for development of future parks, trails, and open s ace N/A N/A N/A Feasibility study for CSAH 75 unde ass $25,000 *Parks to be brought into compliance with American Disability Act (ADA) standards (See Appendices D and E). N/A SPECIFIC PARKS Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park Pre-K la e ui ment $40,000 X Teen la e ui ment $40,000 X Walkin trail $65,000 X Landsca e buffer $5,000 X Park shelter w/restrooms $150,000 X Site amenities $40,000 X Landsca e features $15,000 X Final Desi n/CDs $35,000 X SUBTOTAL $390,000 X Centennial Park S lash Pad $200,000 X Walkin trail $76,500 X Rebuild horseshoe its $5,000 X Site amenities $15,000 X Parkin lot 150,000 X Pla e ui ment $250,000 X Landsca e features $50,000 X Desi n/CDs $75,000 X SUBTOTAL $821,500 X Assumptions: * 1. All parks will be brought into compliance with ADA standards as part of each park's renovation, or sooner, as outlined in recommendations found in Appendices D and E. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT104 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Shun term (1-5 Years) High Priority Mid-term (6-10 Years) Medium Priorit Lune-term (10 Years +) Low Priority Cloverdale Park Gazebo - 20' $25,000 X Lab rinth - kasota stone $30,000 X Walkin trail $10,000 X Granite monoliths $50,000 X Rock outcro in $40,000 X Site amenities $15,000 X Landsca e features $60,000 X Desi n/CDs $23,000 X SUBTOTAL $253,000 X Hollow Park Park ex ansion $10,000 X Pla e ui ment $100,000 X Walkin trail $70,000 X S lash ad $75,000 X Sand voile ball court $7,500 X Basketball court $25,000 X Shade structure $10,000 X Site amenities $10,000 X Landsca e features $35,000 X Desi n/CDs $37,500 X SUBTOTAL $411,000 X Memorial Park Warmin house $120,000 X Walkin trail $63,000 X Roadwa / arkin lot $350,000 X Bleachers $10,500 X Bleacher roof - 2 $30,000 X Scoreboard $30,000 X Field li htin $250,000 X Pla area $50,000 X Landsca e features $25,000 X Desi n/CDs $90,000 X SUBTOTAL $1,018,500 X CITY COUNCIL DRAFT105 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Short-term (1-5 Years) High Priority Mid-term (6-10 Years) Medium Priori I_.on~~-term (10 +) Low Priority Millstream Park Additional cam in $250,000 X Shower/restroom facili $100,000 X Concession stand $200,000 X Walkin trail $167,500 X Trail connection/H $200,000 X 3 Softball fields $260,000 X Pla e ui ment $120,000 X Ent road/ arkin lots $1,000,000 X Site amenities $50,000 X Modifications -disc olf $20,000 X Landsca e features $50,000 X Final Desi n/CDs $240,000 X SUBTOTAL $2,657,500 X Monument Park Trail connection $12,000 X Perennial beds $10,000 X SUBTOTAL $22,000 X Northland Park Pla e ui ment - 3 Phase $15,000 X Walkin trail $100,000 X Infiltration Swale $100,000 X Sand volle ball court $7,500 X Teen la e ui ment $40,000 X Park shelter $40,000 X Hocke rink $75,000 X Site amenities $10,000 X Parkwa arkin $50,000 Landsca e features $50,000 X Desi n Develo ment/CDs $50,000 X SUBTOTAL $537,500 X CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 106 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 East Park Parkwa /Parkin $1,000,000 X Walkin trail $450,000 X Do ark $75,000 X Boat landin $75,000 X Active recreation $750,000 X Passive recreation $250,000 X Nature center $250,000 X Cam in $500,000 Educational si na e $25,000 X Site amenities $150,000 X Landsca e features $175,000 X Final Desi n/CDs $370,000 X SUBTOTAL $4,070,000 X West Park Pla e ui ment $150,000 X Walkin trail $121,250 X Boardwalk $10,000 X Park shelter $40,000 X Site amenities $15,000 X Landsca e features $50,000 X Final Desi n/CDs $38,000 X SUBTOTAL $424,250 X CITY COUNCIL DRAFT107 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 ~ . 1 1 1 1 Trail/Sidewalk 1 1 1 1 1 Description Type ].'nit ~ Length Estinu~ted Priority ~' Feet Cost North Corridor From CR 133 to CSAH 2 8' Bit Trail LF 10,930 $437,200 Hi h Field Street From College Ave to 20` 8' Bit Trail LF 6,706 $268,240 Low Ave SE Neary Street From Jade Rd/12` Ave 6' Concrete SF 3,221 $12,884 Low west through Rivers Sidewalk Bend Develo ment River's Bend Trail system within 6' Concrete SF 5,386 $21,544 Low River's Bend Addition Sidewalk east of Jade/12`'' Ave 8' Class 5 SF 1,955 $23,460 Low 8' Bit Trail LF 5,333 $213,320 Low CSAH 2 From North Corridor to 8' Bit LF 7,075 $283,000 High Reali nment West Minnesota St Northland Drive From Northland Park to 6' Concrete SW SF 3,168 $12,672 High Wobegon Trail and From Wobegon Trail to Hicko Crescent Hill Trail system within 6' Concrete SF 3,379 $13,516 Low Development Crescent Hill Sidewalk Develo ment 12` Avenue SE From Klinefelter Park to 8' Bit Trail LF 3,168 $12,672 Low 20`'' Ave S County Rd 121 From Hill Street to Jade 8' Bit Trail LF 4,488 $179,520 Done Rd/12`h Ave SE Coun Jade Rd/12` Ave From County Road 121 6-8' Bit Trail LF 4,752 $190,080 Low SE to Interstate 94 20` Ave SE Wobegon Trail to County 8' Bit Trail LF 11,088 $443,520 Medium Road 121 20` Ave NE Wobegon Trail to North 8' Bit Trail LF 4350 $174,000 Medium Corridor Graceview Connection with existing 8' Bit Trail LF 2,482 $99,280 Medium Estates Graceview Estates trail s stem W Minnesota St From 4` Ave NW to 8' Bit Trail LF 3,062 $122,480 High CSAH 2 Reali nment County Rd 133 Trail system from 8' Bit Trail LF 2,957 $118,280 Low Crescent Hill (County) development to Wobegon Trail Northland Connecting Northland 6' Concrete SF 3,749 $15,000 Medium Heights Heights to Crescent Hill, Sidewalk North Corridor, and Northland Plat 8 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT108 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 X . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Odell Street County Road 121 to 20` 8' Bit Trail LF 4,277 $171,080 Low Avenue Old TH52 Old TH 52 from 6' Concrete SF 1,620 $7,000 High Millstream Park to Birch Sidewalk St West Park West Park to Iverson St 6' Concrete SF 2,075 $8300 Low Sidewalk CR l 33 CR 133 to St. Cloud 8' Bit Trail LF 4,875 $195,000 Low Limits Coun Wobe on Trail CR 133 to 20` Ave NE 10' Bit Trail LF 3,850 $200,750 Low Hollow Park Hollow Park to Old TH 8' Bit Trail LF 700 $28,000 High 52 Cost Assumptions (2008 Dollars): 10' Bituminous (Bit) Trail = $55 LF 8' Bituminous (Bit) _ $40 LF 6' Concrete Sidewalk = $4.00 SF Establishing Priorities Establishing low, medium, and high priorities for implementing the trail system plan, as shown in Table 13-2, is based, in part, on their short-, medium- and long-term ability to provide: • trail or sidewalk connections between existing parks (High Priority) • trail or sidewalk connections to the Lake Wobegon Trail, neighborhoods and key destinations within the City (Medium to High Priority) • trail or sidewalk connections to future parks and connections or to surrounding communities (Low Priority). A specific time frame has not been identified; however, it is assumed that this list of recommendations would be reviewed annual during the budgeting process. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT109 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 APPENDIX A CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 1 10 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Park and Trail Questionnaire Dear St. Joseph Resident The City of St. Joseph is preparing a Park and Trail System Plan. Park and trail system planning provides a tool by which the City can successfully address current and future park related issues and opportunities. By maintaining an adequate supply of parkland with well-developed and maintained facilities, the City will continue to provide resources that contribute to the rich quality of life of its residents. We invite you to participate in the development of your park system by answering the following questions and returning it to City Hall at 25 College Avenue North or by fax at (320) 363-0342. The questionnaire is also available online at the city's website at: www.cityolstjospch.com. If you have any questions, please contact at (320) 363-7201. Do you live inside the City of St. Joseph city limits? (Please check one.) a. Yes b. No; please tell us where you live 2. In what quadrant of the City do you live? (Please check one.) a. Northeast b. Northwest c. Southeast d. Southwest 3. How important are parks, recreation services, trails, and open space to St. Joseph's quality of life on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being not important and 5 being very important? (Please circle one.) 1 2 3 4 5 4. What types of parks are most needed in St. Joseph? (Please check your top 3 choices.) a. Smaller neighborhood parks b. Larger community parks that serve whole community c. Natural areas d. Athletic fields e. Parks in creek or river corridors f. Linear trail parks CITY COiJNCIL DRAFTI 11 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 g. No additional parks are needed 5. How should natural areas be used? (Please check one.) a. No public use (preserve for wildlife habitat) b. Limited public use (trails, benches, viewpoints) c. Semi-active recreation (picnic tables, playgrounds, etc.) d. Combination of the above 6. What is the primary reason to develop more trails in St. Joseph? (Please check one.) a. Increase non-motorized transportation options b. Experience nature c. Improve children's access to schools d. Exercise e. Recreation f. No additional trails are needed 7. What type of program is most needed in St. Joseph? (Please check your top 3 choices.) a. Outdoor/environmental programs b. Aquatic programs c. General interest classes d. Special events (concerts in the park, festivals, etc.) e. Sports f. Arts g. Fitness classes h. No additional recreation programs are needed 8. What park facilities would most add to the quality of life in St. Joseph? (Please check all that apply.) a. Play equipment b. Athletic fields c. Picnic shelters d. Trails 9. Are all areas of the City served well by existing park facilities? (Please check one.) a. Yes. b. No, where are the deficiencies? 10. How would you rank the quality of existing park facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent? (Please circle one.) 1 2 3 4 5 11. Which of the following benefits of parks, recreation services, trails and open space are most important to you? (Please check your top 3 choices) a. Provide opportunities to enjoy nature/outdoors b. Promote youth development CITY COUNCIL DRAFT112 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 c. Improve health and wellness d. Protect the natural environment e. Help seniors and disabled people remain active f. Connect people together, build stronger families and neighborhoods g. Other: 12. What is the primary reason that you use parks in St. Joseph? (Please check one.) a. Enjoy the outdoors or nature b. Use a specific facility at a park c. Play sports d. Picnic and general leisure activities e. Walk or bike for exercise f. Meet friends g. Participate in family activities (family reunions) h. Attend special events/concerts i. Don't use parks ] 3. If you seldom use or do not use parks or trails in St. Joseph, what are your reasons? (Please check your top 3 choices). a. Not interested/No time b. Feel unsafe c. Lack of facilities d. Poorly maintained e. Too far away, not conveniently located f. Do not know where they are located g. Do not know what is available 14. Do you think the following groups have sufficient recreation opportunities in St. Joseph? (Please check yes or no for each group.) Grou Yes No Children Teens Adults Seniors Families Tourists 15. What one major recreation improvement would you like to see made in St. Joseph during the next five years? 16. Please share any other comments you have about St. Joseph parks, open space and trails. CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 1 13 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 APPENDIX B CITY COUNCIL DRAFTI 14 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Question SE SW NE NW Others Totals 1&2 Do you live inside the City of St. Joseph City limits? In what quadrant of the City do you live v Yes 50 3 1') l U 1 9.7 h ~~'o, Where do you frvP~ 4 4 Collegeville Kimball St. Cloud 91ame Clnobfe to determine - information not avpiloble 3 3 How important are parks, reueation services, trails and open space to St. Joseph's quality of life on a scale of 1 to 5 3 with 1 being not important and 5 being very important? I 1 0 1 0 0 3 2 4 0 2 0 0 6 3 6 0 0 5 0 11 4 14 1 10 2 0 27 $ 22 1 16 3 3 46 4 What types of parks are most needed In St. Joseph? a. Smaller neighborhood parks 14 2 13 1 1 36 b forger commun+ty porky l6 0 14 4 2 36 c. Nvruro! areas 22 3 10 6 3 44 d Athletk Jrefds 9 0 5 0 0 ld e. Parks in creek or river corridors 14 2 11 3 1 31 f. Cineor trod perks 9 0 9 1 0 19 g. No additionof parks are needed 12 0 7 2 0 21 S How should natural areas be used? o No public use (preserve for w+ldhfe hab+tot) 4 2 4 3 0 13 b. Limited public use ([roils, benrhes, vrewpoinisJ 17 0 11 4 1 33 t. Semi-active recreation (picnic tables, playgrounds, etc) 7 0 4 0 0 11 d. Combination of the above 25 1 11 3 2 42 6 What is the primary reason to develop more trails in St. Joseph? a frareasc non mo[onzrd transportation options 9 1 5 3 2 20 b. Experience nature 15 0 S 5 2 30 c. Cmgrave children's access to schools 6 0 1 2 0 9 d. Exercise 21 1 10 3 1 36 e. Recreation 11 1 5 2 1 20 f. No vddrtionpl trails needed $ 1 8 4 0 21 7 What type of program Is most needed In St. Joseph? a Ou[ooor/environmental progrorns 19 2 12 4 2 39 b. Aquatic programs 16 1 10 1 1 29 t. Genera! interest classes 18 0 9 3 1 31 d Special events (concerts in the pork, festrvofs, etc) 22 1 15 6 ] 45 CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION DRAFT115 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 e. sports ] 1 2 9 0 1 t.i J. Rr[s 6 0 d 1 1 12 g Fitness dosses 12 0 R 2 1 23 h Asti odtli(ivnpf (rvil. nc•cUc•d 9 1 5 3 1 19 8 What park facilities would most add to the quality of life in St. Joseph? o Plcy equipment 26 1 18 4 1 52 rS Athletic Jields 10 1 7 1 1 20 c. Pfcn~c shelters 22 1 ]6 5 1 45 d Trails 32 1 15 b 3 57 9 Are all areas of the City served well by existing park facilities? n Yes 29 1 17 7 0 54 b .: c, where ere tre oericiencies? 13 ) R 7 0 IS no parks dose to SE s,de for kids to go without crossing busy roads - no indoor or outdoor rec center pool - Southeast, a trail or nature area would be great! - Once Kennedy closes, it will be a ways to other parks. Also, garbage and dog poop in parks - Crossing Hwy 75 to access wobegon Trail ar use parks. all the parks are the same, need variation - plowing walkway ~ Kleinfelter in winter Ath letrc - Kleinfelter isnt for bds under a really. A bail to Lake wobegon would be nice - SE Area - Have to crass hus•y highwa; to get to the •wobegon trail from the south side of St. Joseph Snub ~rri of [ cllr•g.:.~i•n„r• trr.vaids nr•ty •.rhool - Playground egwpment a•aailability and cptions. no pool for community. Park by tI Paso nc-rds ulxlalrnF,. Northlanr pirk Could ur•e more, Ihpes pf faulgies, Prcnit Shelter, more ptay equipr-gent, tivadma pool, a toddler type of play egwpment would be awesome. - In 1hF Northland Adduion, lfery 4nutpd play ecfuglmem for tolddler ag_e kids. - Big parks Very spread cut, no shade areas, tar between PI:r~~F rYr.,r`d ail,,~pntF-nt - too many programs -less amenities, more trails and space - Would like a splash pad For children How would you rank the quality of existing park facilities on a suk of 1 to 5 with 1 being poor and S being 10 excellent? 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 Z 5 1 3 2 0 11 3 17 1 17 4 1 40 4 18 0 6 2 2 T8 5 5 1 2 2 0 10 11 Which of the following benefits of parks, recreation services, trail and open space are most important to you? a- Provide opportunities to enjoy nature/outdoors 36 2 ]8 6 2 64 b. Promote youth development 8 0 12 1 1 22 CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION DRAFT 117 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 c. Impro~re hPatth and wehnpss 25 2 ]9 5 ] 51 d. Protett the natural environment 20 3 7 8 1 39 e. Help seroors and disabled people remain active 78 0 6 4 0 2A f Connect people together, build stronger families and nFighharhocds lA 0 14 4 3 39 g. C}tner: 1 0 1 ~ 0 dog park - Save taxpayers money and spend it on the roads 12 What is the primary reason that you use the parks in St. Joseph? o frpoy the outdoors or nvture 17 1 71 4 2 35 b Use o specific facility at v pork 2 0 2 1 0 S c Ploy Sports 1 0 Z 0 0 3 d. Picnic and generaf leisure odivities 6 0 4 3 0 13 e. Wofk or bike for rxercise 2A 1 18 4 1 A8 f. MeeCJricnds 1 0 0 0 0 1 g Poracipate in family ortiv,ties (family reunions) 5 0 3 0 0 8 h Attendspecivfevents/concerts 1 0 1 1 2 5 i. Don't use parks 2 1 1 1 0 5 13 Ii you seldom use or do not use the parks or trails in St, Joseph, what are your reasons? o Nvt interested,~nv time 5 1 3 3 2 14 b feel unsofr• 3 0 2 2 0 7 c. Lack of facilities 5 1 4 3 0 13 d Poorly mointa~ncd 2 0 1 3 0 6 e. rvv Jvr away, not conveniently laroted 4 2 3 0 0 9 f. Do not know wricrc they ore located 5 0 2 0 1 8 g. Do not know what is available 6 1 5 2 2 16 14 Do you think the following groups have sufficient recreation opportunities in St. Joseph? Children Yes 20 0 ]3 9 7 49 My 18 2 10 0 0 30 Teens Yes 10 0 6 4 5 25 No 1b 2 17 d 1 50 Adults Yes 21 1 14 7 J 50 Nv 14 1 7 1 0 23 Seniors Yes 14 0 11 7 4 36 No 22 1 9 1 1 34 Families Ycs 18 0 15 7 fi 46 No 15 2 7 2 0 26 Tourists Yes 17 0 10 7 4 3A No 13 2 11 2 1 29 CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION DRAFT118 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 15-SE What one major recreation Improvement would you like to see made in St.loseph durins the next five years? - Opportunity to enjoy summer concerts as Munsrnger Park in St. Cloud Sv;imminp, Pncil, skalebnafd park fof (eenS, Flower park for seniors, need shade trees at parks. - Community center with planned activities for seniors and all ages for free or minimal cost for classes. - Basketball and tenors courts - 1rVe really enjoy the trail at Klinefetter Park- There is a lot located behind 110 13th Avenue SE that the City owns. Many kids in our area (ages 411) that don't knotiv each other due to no parks. This would bean ideal place for a playground. - Trail system at Millstream Park - Dog Park - Need Babe Rvth Baseball - Community Center - Swimming classes - a water park - Development areas need to preserve some trees and open space - More natural areas like along the Sauk River or forested areas - Sitting bench on 5, College Avenue/CR111, I bench for every 10th - City Rec Center with pool - More Walking trans - Continue to improve park system as population increases - Senior Citizen ~ Assisted Irving commumly Center - Community swimming pool/splash pad - Neighborhood parks - Build or buy a space at Kennedy as a Community Center - Swimming pools for older children - Keep it clean - I'd love to see a library - Planting of trees to replace those cut for developments - When our children were young, we realty wished for a chrldrens pool - I would like to see more activities for aduts and seniors. - Water Park A drrt bike and 4 wheeler area so kids don't have to use City Streets -somehow not a noise problem. - A Community Center possibly unth a full size pool, no splash pool, with exercise equipment. - Community Center or additional use of fire hall for cards and games for adults and teens. - Snow removal on park trails. - Swimming or a beach. Swimming pool -time for lap swimming and family fun- - Public swrmmmp, pool, could charge for season passes. - Swimming pool, Like Foley has - more activities for all ages - Create more activities (equipment) in parks for kids to use. Not a kiddie pool 15-SW What one major retreat{on fmprovement would you like to sre made in St. loseph during the next flue years? Safe trail from the south side of 5t. Joseph to the Wobegon Trail • maybe build an overpass For biking/walking CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION DRAFTI 19 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 15-NE What one major recreatlon Improvement would you like to see made In St. Joseph during the next flue years? I think it's a shame that the C,ry spent more monty on landscape at the LVTF than in the areas where people actually Iwe. - Childrens pool Help kids to Feel safe d they play outdoors by themsleves - More nature trails- - Community Center with indoor walkmp, and exerce~se options - Purchase Kennedy Grade School Ch,ldrens water park - I v.~ould like all parks to be handicap accessible -It's the Jowl - Fix aU roads in town Community Center -Pool A walk,rrg/blkmg/roherblading trail around Northland park. Also, a little cornmercializatlon Iretail & Foadl on the Wobegon Trail. 1Nater and Toilets along the Lake Wobegon Trail A community pool at a central park location in the same vicinity as a large playground. A new, updated park that has someth,ng for everyone. S+milar to lake George complex with community tenter. - A park similar to Kleinfetter in the Northland Addition. I have 2 - I would really tike to see a dog park R more trails m natural settings -everybody should be out walking and running more. • Municipal pool. We really need a water park with a campground nearby. The City of Benson has an awesome water park, - Drug/alcohol free events for teens and young adults - One large park with multiple availability for skateboarders - Purchase of Kennedy Elementary for community use, classrooms, meeting space, gym 15-NtN What one major recreatlon Improvement would you like to see made In St- Joseph during the next Ave years? - Trails - or at least plan & corridors fur w/land if possible I feet that already exceed many aties and being around it for about 3D years I feel proud of our accomplishment and the city officials carrying on the difficult task- - Have an outdoor (Largel swimming pool for aU ages More trees planted along Lake Wobegon and also in parks. The parks need additional ma,ntenance. Pool, more playground equipment. A swimming pool(s)/Garden 15- What one major recreation improvement would you Ilke to see made in St. Joseph during the next five Dt)ters years? trails, bike paths - bike paths, lots of students on bikes, city park for kids and older people - Trail Additions - PoolJPet Park Snowmobiles allowed ,n town. More money would be spent. I know that I would spend a lot on food and - recreation in town off the Wobegon Trail. • Splash pad Need to have Wobegon Trail Center open mare often. Participate actively in developing lake Wobegon - Trail aclivdies. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION DRAFT120 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 16-SE Please share any other comments you have about St. Joseph parks, open space and trails. K!inefelter Park is a very nice park and a goad consideration fer a summer concert series. They need more waste receptrcles placed throughout the trails. Maybe people would be more apt to pickup aher their dogs if they didn't have to carry the waste product for the entire walk. We enjoy walking our dogs. we [ame from St. Cloud and a feels so good to be able to walk and feel safe. We need to keep more open spaces. That is the reason I moved out of St. Clodu to come here. i need trees, wild areas for wild life. Plow the paths in the winter. I love the Wobegon Trail. I love walking there and when I have the time. I love Kliefelter Dark. it's a great place for walking, having family picnics and flying kites. For myself, this is enough to keep me happy, but for others this may not be so. i would Irke you to seriously consider the possibility of a city owned and operated water park. A place from tiny tots to senior citizens to swim and enjoy and as possible tourist attraction to our fair city. The Cuy of 51. Cloud is sometimes known as the Clty of 117,000 traffic hghts, it only has the civic center to attract people to its city. Once upon a time, it had a large pool located near Lake George to attract children and adults to get out of the house and away from (heir co+nputer games and tv sets to play and eiieruse, but now it doesn't even have that. I think a City owned and operated water park would ive the people of St. Joseph what St. Cloud no longer has, a family oriented water park where tots, Children, teens, adults and senor citizens can learn how to swim, exercise and play plus attract people from St. Cloud and other areas to St. joseph for aday of fun and exe The City needs to develop the+r own rec program not hand II over to the boys and girls club. Place a significant amount of money budgeted for recreation program - hire a part-time director- $5D,o00 budget lltihte master garden talents in comrnumty and add Flowers/plants to trails and parks - or even people who want to volunteer (seniors, adults, etc) Its too difficult to get to the bike trod from the south side of 75. Please work on a solution to this very dangerous situation. Need an area fur dog owners to have a place to exercise and go potty. Dog owners need to be aware of ordinances and city needs to enforce ordinances. - Kleinfelter Park is beautiful, however, there is a lot of dogs unleashed and owners who don't pick up the dog waste. Could a section of that park be fenced oft and use dfor a dog park. Dogs running loose chase the wildlife. - Good job - I use Kleinfelter Park and I love it! - Enforce laws requiring people to pick up from their dogs. - We're so happy that the Wobegon Trail is nearby. - My grandchildren and I use the parks quite often and enjoy walking, Wiling b+kes, etc - Senior Housing Apartments We should improve the parks we have and begin to put money aside for a future park along the Sauk River. • Trails off the road, so safer for children This is na public bussing for our children to get to St. Cloud. We need access to pool and various other facilities for all ages, including teens i6-SW Please share any other comments you have about St. Joseph parks, open space and trails. - St. Joseph needs to keep and protect the natural environment for the wildlife that inhabit the areas. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION DRAFT121 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 16-NE Please share any other comments you have atwut St. Joseph parks, open space and trails. I use the Northland Park. Park needs weed control. The City needs to take a little more pnde in their nelg,hhorhonds Irke Sartell does. I Iwe on Iris cane. I feel the City should plant some trees or at least mow along Take care of the weeds on the south side of the Wobegun Shelter. Toilet Facilities? Need more flowers downtown trees/planters. - bVe feel we have enough parks. We see very few children at Northland Park- Not sure If anything can be dune, but the wobegon trail can be pretty dark, can it be lit closer to town The tot lot on Able R gth is not handicap accessible. we use the park almost daily and you cant get rn without difficulty with wagon Stoller or wheelchair. A year round facibty/community center w/ water park would be ideal We have so many parks and I never see anyone at these parks. They are a waste of money and you want to add more. As a uty, we would be wise to use the Wobegun Trail to generate income Kle+nfelter walking trail is fantastic and should serve as a model- - Love the Lake Wobegun Trail. Northland park is a joke. It isnt kept up. Dandelions are out of control. A couple of swings and a slide isn't enough to entertain a 2 year old, Our parks bang our community together. Please focus on our exrsUng parks and adding adequate playground - equipment to all of them. Kleinfelter Park should b used as our "model" park. It has many options for the community. A community center would allow for physical activity during the winter too and for sernor activraes. The current Northland Park does not serve toddler age chltdrens' needs. We do not use the parks with play equipment in St. Jce for two main reasons: The first reason being non-age appropriate equipment for toddlers. Tire second reason being the larger parks are on the south side of Cr 75, not safe to walk or bike to. I've often thought it would be great to expand the trail at Kteirtfelter back (if possible) and maybe make a public rock garden - peacegarden maybes Or just lots of (lowers and plants. There is a lack of play equipment for the expanding neighborhoods. Northland Park has not gotten any new equlpment for 10 years, Add onto Wobegun Trail from St. Joe to St. Cloud - Please put in the new equlpment that yotr have for the Northland Addition. !6-NW Please share any other comments you have about St. Joseph parks, open space and trails. I would like to see a trail go from the renter of town to the new Kennedy School. I bike to work and have come close to being hit by cars and buses. Parks are just big empty spaces -Centennial -some trees would provide some much needed shade, beauty anc - huller from noise. 16- Others Please share any other comments you have about St. Joseph parks, open space and trails. b'Fry well maintantied. Several c,ptions. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION DRAFT122 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Recreation Facility Evaluation Tool This instrument can be used to identify and evaluate Parks, Playgrounds, Sports Fields, and Recreation Centers. Each park and recreation center is rated with respect to safety, condition, and maintenance of the facility. To calculate scores: Assign point values to each item as follows: Points for Yes/No Points for Good/Fair/Poor Responses Responses Yes = 2 Good = 3 No = 1 Fair = 2 Poor = 1 Compute average scores for condition, maintenance, safety for each facility (such as "sports field"). This will result in a rating for each element that can be considered "excellent" (>1.750, "good" (1.450 - 1.749), "fair" (1.150 - 1.449), or "poor" (< l .149). An overall facility score can be determined by averaging the three category scores together. The result of the overall average is then interpreted as excellent, good, fair, or poor. The ranges for the overall scores are the same as those listed above for the category scores. Categories Condition Items Maintenance Items Safety Items Restroom facilities General Drinking fountains Restroom cleanliness Landscape features Cleanliness Park Adequate size Safety equipment and hazards Park amenities Landsca a maintenance Equipment damage Area free of litter Fill Swing sets Playground Protruding bolts, screws, nails, or fixtures Levelness Mowed and watered Turf wear Football Field Evidence of puddles Yardage markers Li htin Yardage markers Level Mowed and watered field Soccer Field Turf wear Evidence of puddles Goal presence Lighting Level field Mowed and watered Turf Wear Baseball/Softball Evidence of puddles Diamonds Backstop presence Fence along 1st and 3rd base Li htin Cracks Maintained for use Tennis Courts Weeds Low spots ---__ -- _ _ _ - -..._.- Lic~htii~ ------- - -- ___.__ __..-------_ __. ..----- -- ---- CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 124 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Categories Condition Items Maintenance Items Safety Items Cracks Maintained for use Outdoor Basketball Weeds Courts Low spots Lighting Safety and first aid Facility cleanliness Phone accessibility equipment Phone 6' Concrete Aquatic Facilities fence around perimeter of facility Legibility Maintained for use Game Squares Cracks Materials -Amenities Area free of litter Picnic Shelters (Tables) Maintained for use Lighting CITY COUNCIL DRAFT125 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Appendix D CITY COUNCIL DRAFT126 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 !~'. LEAGUE of [~/~l N N E SOTA CITIES CUNNEC"DING & INNOVATING sivcH. 191 RECEIVED JUN 19 2008 June 13, 2008 Terry Thene Public Works Director City of St. Joseph 25 College Ave North St. Joseph, MN 56374-0668 Date of visit: June 10, 2008 Dear Mr. Thene: On the date listed above, I met with you to discuss loss control issues pertaining to the City of St. Joseph. This was in conjunction with the city's participation in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust property, liability and workers' compensation program. Purpose of Visit The purpose of this visit was to survey the city's park system to identify potential hazards and other loss control issues that should be addressed in the city's master park plan. Accessibility Many of the features located within the parks such as playground areas, bathrooms. drinking fountains, picnic tables, and shelters are not wheel chair accessible. General planning and improvement need to be made in this area. Playground Surfacing The pea rock surfacing in the use zone of playground equipment does provide protection from falls. This material needs to be "worked up" and returned to areas fir which it was displaced on a regular basis in order to maintain the proper depth required. Seventy percent of all accidents on playgrounds are from children falling. Old and Outdated Equipment Some of the parks contained old, outdated equipment that is no longer recommended for public playgrounds under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Public Playground Safety Handbook. Other equipment appears to be at the end of its useful life and should be replaced in the future. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES l N S U RAN C E T RtJ ST 222 SOUTH 9TH 5T. SLHTE 1300 PRUNE: (61Z) 76G-3000 Fnx 1612) 7G6-3199 1055 CONTRC~I FIELL) SERVICES MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554023332 rou F{lEE (S00) 449-7107 WER 6VWZV.LMCOFG City of St. Joseph June 13, 2008 Page 2 of S Recommendatio-is I have addressed these aforementioned items as well as others in the attached appendix. 60 Day Response 1 have submitted recommendations for your consideration as a tool to help guide your risk management efforts. The decision to complete the recommendations, either in part or in full or the decision not to complete recommendations lies entirely with the insured. The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust believes completion of recommendations can ultimately reduce property, liability or workers' compensation losses as the case may be. 1 am available to offer additional assistance if needed. Please contact me by mail, fax, telephone or a-mail within the next 60 days to let me know what, if any progress you are making on each recommendation. I look forward to hearing from you. My telephone number is 612-968-1449, fax number 612-766-3199, a-mail tin€~ebrand(c-~,berkleyrisk.com. Sincerely, ~~~~~ Joe Ingebrand, CSP, M1S Senior Loss Control Consultant c: Oman Insurance Agency P.O. Rox 608 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Reference: t1S Consumer Product Safety Commission, Public Playground Safety Handbook http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.adf Recommendations and comments are provided for loss contrd and risk exposure improvement purposes only in conjunction with the insurance program referenced above. They are not made for the purpose of complying with the requirements of any law, rule or regulation, We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and comments that ell sites were reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted. The final responsibility for conducting bss control and risk management programs must rest with the insured. Cite of St..lr,seph June 1 3, ?(108 Page 3 of 8 ~ppcndix Recommendations Millstream Park U1-(16/20UK Improve the following playground items listed below: I . Renu>ve trapeze hay and rings t~rom service 2. Cover or remove exposed footings 3. Remove concrete culverts or install protective surfacing around them ~4. Extend swing use zone to t++u times the pivot hci~~ht of the s++ing (i.e. it'the swing if 8 feet in height. then 16 feet in front and in behind s+ving seat) ,i.-~ , ~~ - r.y,~~ ~s ~+ ~*;' - E ~' Recommendations and comments are provided for loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only in conjunction with the insurance program referenced above They are not made for the purpose of complying with the requirements of any law, rule or regulation. We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and comments that all sites were reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted The final responsibility for conducl~ng '~oss control and risk managemera programs must rest with the insured City of St..laseph Jtme 13. ?008 Pa~,r 4 of 8 Millstream Park-Continued 112-Ofi/2008 Secure Soccer Nets Unsecured soccer nets have tipped over and caused injuries to participants. The back portion of the net should he secured in some fashion to minimise this potential. Some city's use a u- stake made of reinforcement rod li,r this purpose. 03-OG/2008 Repaint Bleacher Suri'ace Paint will reduce the potential li>'r slivers and preserve the structural integrih of the Hood. 0~1-Oti/2008 llesi~nate Emergency Shelter for Campers Inform camper as to where they are can find shelter from severe weather. ~iwo options are: including it on the rule sign. or the registration term. Welcome to };. ~F. h~illstream Park Campgrow;- u ~qn i arA Js~~ f.KN' !An u!•u c a 7 ftrfet rAJikµ.LNir yae wrr Ni~sl r!~I.'r flr~ 2u ragge SI+dlnJenrr~C.'ntiM~~30trisl ~~,. J Oi~..rn klveee pe hus al lR]Pln atl tVi+~•~ ~ S hR ASI k UiS m f ItlJI )I itltfgi ~ r.~ 67nsp~nnu•ft MtcNt IN00.'LiLGI MCfMr.H000 . 7 N.q.r.cr.eresaoet JN IJesri peas Mex q t... :yrytN'I~iw set NJ4 1 1kitY. i fc ft H~ WJ SA~UYtq p0 fitly. 2 Mhytc yt ~ ;~n1i 1` f pJ4t,~.Ifj.jjlraTn~hJerfOrl+flnaA,afMUflisemt~ ttN tl I ~tM d ht- $? s:3:lWf~ll rf[f ~li~R1 ~Q1lCtn'i~.. Recommendations and comments are provided for loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only in conjunction with the insurance program referenced above. They are not made for the purpose of complying with the requirements of any law, rule or regulation. We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and comments that all sites were reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted. The final responsibility for conducting loss comrol and risk management programs must rest with the insured. City of St. ,lu,eph June 1 ~. ?008 Page ~ ol~ 8 Hollo~s Park (Tot-Lot) OS-06/20118 Extend Swingy Use Zone "(~he use none for s~~in~~~ needs to he tv~o times the pivot hei~~ht c~t~the s~~in~s. Centennial Park 06-OG/2008 )temove outdated whale from service. The handles cif this type of fi~_ure is a protrusion hazerd. Recommendations and comments are provided for loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only in con~unct~on with the insurance p~ograrn referenced above. Trey are not made for the purpose of complying with the requirements of any law, rule or regulation. We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and comments that ail sites were reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted The final responsibility for conducting loss control ane risk management programs must rest with the insured Cite of St. Joseph June I ~. X008 Page 6 0l 8 Centennial Park-Continued 07-06/2008 Consider Replacing this Wood Structure 'I his wood stucturc is showing signs ol~disU-ess, in addition, based on the age, is treated with Chromate copper arsenate (CC'A) which is no longer used for pla}'ground application. 08-06/2008 Inspect, Replace,rnd Close S-hooks Located on Swings Close s-hooks so swings do not become detached or catch cloth. A hook is considered closed if there is no ~~ap or space greater than 0.04 inches. about the thickness of a dime. ,,•: p s `~+ ~ ~^ , F' Y..w S ~ ,.. ~4 . ~ .f• 1~lonument Park- No recommendations Recommendations and comments are provided foF loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only .n conjunction with the insurance program referenced above. They are not made for the purpose of complying with the requiremerls of any law, rule or regulation. We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and comments that all saes were reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted. The final responsibility for conduchno loss control and risk management programs must rest with the insured. City of St Joseph .lone I ;. ?008 Pa~_e 7 of 8 1\9emurial Park 09-06/2008 Repair or Replace the Skateboard Park Sign that has bcett Defaced. 10-06/2008 Reduce the Pinch Point of Rink lloor Created in part by Protrudini; Bolts. CffY OF ~f- JDSF1'H SKATESt?ARD PARK RULES .c. ..:oa.. aster ~ / :sx ~> a~.mtl • .r *.^ ~..-sv. ru ...v ~-..s:.s:r 11. ~ to ilon. ... A°S • •. ! f t~ f IQC i K i1 ;leer Gf u cl :rl: C lM1~C /' I~l ~iw 1 l111U wltl'efi ~6:'P~s ~RQill M fiYPl ws Me gr~~r t[O~E~ I C YJILMKe i~ll[~~ C RAe111. t Y..: '. R Nall A t WR. e #~ ]e rmi) 6 e:tU1d M r e9MF' s K U[. t 7V(IiOq A! ~€i1Dl K y{i ~. s'7ft 1K ~~. 1 :N .^.! 4 +•F /47'YI}RI rP' tR.' ? NslA IIUf e' 611esc wla ~=* K IIaP: ~~C1~ de vM RIOR: IWFCi il[ fMfY, KYCC` +'C4f6UF UC~ R9Q1 J~W6 tSM C:+OUC' 04C1LY MSS M :YRtN,ED OrEEY~CQe l MS PI! MLOIR Wn UIIGA/i Cn1OYM11 YEDWIIY K ,?U 7JP ,/% ~~ 1 I-0612008 Protect Occupants of the Dugout ~~~ith a Fence Presently. the dugouts in this field arc open with no fencin;_/ or other protective feature. Consider this example of a protective fence. (Example) Recommendations and comments are provided for loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only in conjunction with the insurance prpg~am referenced above. They are not made for the purpose of complying with the requirements of any law, rule or regulation, We do not infer or imply in the makine of these recommendations and comments that all sites vrere reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted The final responsibility for conducting loss contra and risk management programs m,;st rest with the insured city <ti st. Joseph June 1 ;. 2008 Pa~~e s ~~t s Nurth~~ood 1'arl: 12-06/2008 Eztend Swing Use Zone (hvo times the pi~~ot height) Clo~~er•dalc ("1'ot-Lot) RECEI VE p ,/UN 18 p 008 `, ~' Ok~,.~r~e~~j{ M ~N ~ ~ _ ~, t. r , ~ '~'~~ G ar,': 13-06/2008 Consider Replacing these flay Structures These structures should be replaced hascd on their age and general condition. In the interim. the bracket on the red structure. once used to support ateeter-tooter should be re-noved. Klinefcltcr N1e-norial Park 1~-06/2008 The follo~~~ing items need to be addressed in this park: • Accessible portable toilet • Accessible path to playground. and accessible concrete pad kept clean • S-hooks closed on swin~~s • Impact material relocated and "~~rorked-up" - - ;.';~ ,. ,,~ ~. v - . ~- ,k •' '~`S ~ may . ~r° ~: ~ ' k~ r Recommendatrons and comments are provided for loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only in conjunction with the insurance procram referenced above. They are not made for the purpose nt complying with the requirements of any law, rule or regulation We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and comments that all sites were reviewed or that ail possible hazards were noted The final responsibility for conducting loss control and risk management programs must rest with the insured, Appendix E CITY COUNCIL DRAFT127 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4010 July 17, 2008 Ms. Judy Weyrens City Administrator, City of St. Joseph PO Box 668 , St. Joseph, MN 56374 Re: Post Completion Pazk Inspection Dear Ms. Weyrens: JUL 212008 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH As a past recipient of the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program, your community signed a binding agreement with the State of Minnesota. One of the key requirements of the project grant agreement between the state and your community is that areas assisted with grant dollars be maintained as public outdoor recreation and open space areas into perpetuity. Any proposed use of a portion or all of an assisted site for other purposes requires prior approval by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for overseeing the grant program. We visit each funded site at least every five years to ensure the program requirements are being met. During the site inspection, we check [o be sure that the grant-assisted park area is being managed solely for public outdoor recreation and that the grant-assisted facilities are still there. We also look for any safety or accessibility concerns and verify that the required funding acknowledgment sign is displayed neaz the entrance. We recognize that, due to the age of some of the projects, some grant-assisted facilities may need to be replaced or removed. While the grant-assisted facilities may be replaced or removed as pari of the management of the park, the pazk property must remain available for public outdoor recreation purposes and will continue to be subject to the requirements of the grant agreement. Parks and open space acquired or developed using public funds are intended to be a permanent investment. I recently visited your park(s) and have enclosed my inspection comments. Please indicate by letter your plans to address any concerns. If you have any questions about this, please call me. Sincerely, Ki~~,~cC~-- oe Hiller, Grants Manager (651) 259-5538 Joe.Hiller@dnr.state.mn.us Enclosures DNR Information: 651-296-6157 1-888-646-6367 TTY: 651-296-5484 • 1-800-657-3929 ~y Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a An Equal Opportunity Employer ~ e :~9inimum of 10% Must-Consumer Waste ap Inspection Comments City of St. Joseph July 17, 2008 Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park: ^ The required funding acknowledgment sign is posted at the entrance - OK! ^ If bathroom facilities are provided by the City at this park, they must be available without discrimination based on disability. The portable toilet should be replaced with an accessible model. ^ Playground: the concrete ramp leading to the transfer platform does not appear to meet safety standards. You might want to,consult with the League of MN Cities or your insurance carrier for alternatives. A poured unified rubber surface could meet both safety standards and the accessibility guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. ^ Picnicking: at least one of the picnic tables at the shelter should be an accessible mode] (19" overhang). Inspection Comments City of St. Joseph July 17, 2008 Millstream Park: ^ The required funding acknowledgment sign is posted at the entrance - OK! ^ Restrooms: An accessible pathway should be added to connect the restroom building to the parking lot. This pathway would ideally be min 36" wide, have no bump greater than 1/2" and relatively level (slope of 1:20 or less). ^ Picnicking: at least one of the picnic tables at the shelter should be an accessible model (19" overhang). ^ Playground: Some play opportunities should be made available to persons with ,disabilities. The sand fall surface is not considered accessible. A playground supplier or a consultant with the League of MN Cities might be able to discuss alternatives with you. Appendix F CITY COUNCIL DRAFT128 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 °,~ ~~ t~~. ~ ~ r- '' .., rc~ .~. ~4,~hPn~r ~'40~.~.» ~n~'H~ ur... .a"~ M~~a s..,.. St. Joseph, MN Park and Trail System Plan OPEN HOUSE COMMENTS September 29, 2008 General Comments 1. No splash pads, need pool w/zero entry 2. I'm impressed by the proposals. My friend is eager to use a dog park and my husband and I are in favor of this so that we have parks to take our infant that will have fewer dogs (off leash). 3. The real need is for dog park today not several years from now. Expansion (Park) to the south is still years away and removed from residents and near water? How about north side of Memorial? 4. I question what type of teen areas are to be built also question why Klinefelter? 5. Do or will all shelters be started with water/services? 6. Need bridge across Sauk River for access to Waite Park somewhere south of East Park 7. Move dog park to West Park 8. Very beautiful displays, well done, public input has been heeded, keep paying attention to environment 8. sustainability, thank you 9. Archery range 10. Dredge Millstream? How about Klinefelter? Centennial Park 1. Parking lot should be on the otherside of park and entrance should be by the EI Paso Cloverdale Park 1. Too many new trees in Cloverdale concept, too small of park for that Hollow Park CITY COUNCIL DRAFT 129 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Does future expansion of Hollow Park (N/W), including trails to Millstream sound reasonable? Millstream Park 1. Would amphitheatre be better suited to I<linefelter rather than Millstream? 2. What happened to disc golf? 3. Can we speculate and architect softball fields (3) into Millstream, with new aligned County Road 2? Northland Park 1. What happened to shelter and bathroom in Northland 8. entry (?) Northland 2. Bathrooms in Northland 3. Hockey rink in Northland should come with warming house, maybe? 4. No hockey -use splash park instead, keep volleyball where it is, no parking on Iris Lane for that many people. Make parking lot off Northland Drive on east side of park, no picnic area on north side of park, park more trees or shrubs, remove rock from play areas, use rubber mulch 5. No hockey rink, put where college students are, parking on Northland, put water park in Northland - 3`d biggest park, keep picnic areas close to parking area, no teen park, make ball park more useable, i.e., bases, aggregate, play ground area -don't put pea rock around it, north side - don't need people walking through our yards 6. Move parking to Northland Drive 8. keep picnic area near parking. We have lots of people walking through our yards now, I live the trails it keeps the kids off of the streets, move the hockey across town by the college and splash park to Northland where the kids are, volleyball attracts a lot of young adults, put it where there is parking, baseball diamond doesn't get used, maintain it East Park 1. No parking by boat launch in East Park 2. Move dog park closer to I-94 in East Park 3. No shelter 8. restroom or parking in East Park 4. Screening needed by homes on north side of East Park 5. No road access to boat landing in East Park 6. Picnic area needs to be by camping in East Park 7. Why no soccer fields in East Park West Park 1. No parking by boat launch in East Park CITY COUNCIL DRAFT130 Park and Trail System Plan October l6, 2008 2. In park by the new Kennedy School, it seems like the dog park would be better utilized in a different space and camping moved closer to the river for scenery and canoe access CITY COUNCIL DRAFT131 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008 Appendix G (To be completed) CITY COUNCIL DRAFT132 Park and Trail System Plan October 16, 2008