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St. Joseph Park Board Agenda
July 26, 2021, 6:00 pm
St. Joseph Klinefelter Park
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approval of June Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Liaison Reports
a. Staff
b. Council
6. Old Business
a. None
7. New Business
a. Centennial Park Volley Ball
b. East Park Application Update
c. Millstream Ballfields Update
d. Klinefelter Survey Results
8. Adjournment
Park Board Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: July 26, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Finance Report
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: Council approved
2021 budget on December 7, 2020.
PREVIOUS PARK BOARD ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Enclosed you will find the reconciled financial reports through
June 30, 2021. After designated funds are set aside, the Park fund undesignated balance is $20,176.
I included a summary report that breaks out the revenues and expenditures recorded in the Park Board
fund, along with the current balances. The bottom of the summary breaks out the funds designated for
projects the Park Board agreed to and council adopted with the budget. Any contributions received for
the dog park will be added to the designation for the dog park balance. For the East Park, I added the
planting 3-year contract with PrairieScapes plus survey costs to stake the project area to the East Park
designation. The PrairieScapes contract was approved by city council on Nov. 5, 2018. For 2021, the
third year of the contract, $5,275 is estimated for management of the prairie, wetland and hardwoods
zones. PrairieScapes estimated $5,000 of this for buckthorn herbicide over-spraying. There are
remaining funds for a scheduled burn either this fall or next spring in East Park also.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information only
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Park Board Action – Financial Reports
Park Board Check Register
Park Board Monthly Report
Park Board 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Summary
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Consider accepting the June 2021 financial reports.
St. Joseph Park Board
Summary Treasurer's Report - Fund 205
June 2021
Fund 205, Park Board Balance as of December 31, 2020 (Audited)206,528.68
Year to Date Revenue:Budget YTD Actual
Ad Valorem Property Taxes 30,000 7,805.69
Interest Earnings 3,000 (19.23)
Park Dedication Fees 4,500 -
Park Round Up Fees 150 57.85
Contributions 1,000 38.96
Transfers from Other Funds - -
Total Revenue 38,650 7,883.27
Year to Date Expenditures by Object:
Operating Supplies - -
Professional Services - (5,715.00)
Maintenance Reimbursement - -
A1 Rentals 3,000 (976.00)
Park Development 62,860 (476.28)
Total Expenses 65,860 (7,167.28)
Fund Summaries as of June 30, 2021:
Park Board Fund Balance - Fund 205 - (Unaudited)207,244.67
Desigated for Centennial Park Irrigation/Picnic Tables Inside Replacement - 2021 12,000
Designated for Millstream Shelter Irrigation - 2021 8,000
Designated for Klinefelter Bathrooms - 2022 141,000
Designated for Dog Park-Donations 2,879
Designated for East Park Development 23,190
Amount undesignated 20,176
2022 Klinefelter Shelter/Bathrooms Revenue Breakdown:2021 Monument Park Repairs
Park Board Levy 2020 20,000 Debt Relief Fund 390 50,000
Park Board Levy 2021 30,000
Park Board Levy 2022 50,000
Water Fund (water line) 40,000
Sewer Fund (sewer line) 10,000
Park Dedication Fees 91,000
Debt Relief Fund 390 200,000
441,000
07/14/21 4:23 P
Park Board Monthly Check Register
City of St. Joseph
Page
Check
# Search Name Comments Amount FUND DEPART OBJ
057881 WRUCK SEWER & PORTABL portable toilets $244.00 205 45203 410
$244.00
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Park Board Revenue
City of St. Joseph
Page 1
Current Period: June 2021
Account Descr
2021
YTD Budget
June
2021 Amt
2021
YTD Amt
FUND 205 Park Dedication
R 205-45203-31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes $30,000.00 $7,805.69 $7,805.69
R 205-45203-34114 Park Dedication Fees $4,500.00 $0.00 $0.00
R 205-45203-34785 Park Round-Up Proceeds $150.00 $24.01 $57.85
R 205-45203-36210 Interest Earnings $3,000.00 $399.13 -$19.23
R 205-45203-36236 Contributions - Parks $1,000.00 $19.00 $38.96
R 205-49302-39201 Transfers from Other Funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$38,650.00 $8,247.83 $7,883.27FUND 205 Park Dedication
$38,650.00 $8,247.83 $7,883.27
07/14/21 4:23 PM
Park Board Expenditures
City of St. Joseph
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Current Period: June 2021
Account Descr
2021
YTD Budget
June
2021 Amt
2021
YTD Amt
FUND 205 Park Dedication
E 205-45203-210 Operating Supplies $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 205-45203-300 Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $5,715.00
E 205-45203-302 Maintenance Reimbursement $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 205-45203-410 Rentals $3,000.00 $244.00 $976.00
E 205-45203-437 Real Estate Taxes $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 205-45203-520 Buildings & Structures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E 205-45203-531 Park Development $62,860.00 $0.00 $476.28
$65,860.00 $244.00 $7,167.28FUND 205 Park Dedication
$65,860.00 $244.00 $7,167.28
City of St. Joseph Park Board
2021 Capital Improvement Budget Summary
Council adopted December 7, 2020
General Funds Balance
Park Dedication Cash June 30, 2021 207,245$
(Unaudited, cash balance)
Adjustments
Starting Balance 207,245$
2021 General Levy-remaining 22,194$
Other Revenues-remaining 8,572$
Potential Projects:Potential Proposed
Millstream Cottages-phase 2 23,400$
Foxmore Hollow Apts 16,575$
Industrial Park [2019+] 9,567$
Sunset Ridge-phase 2 - 4 lots 2,000$
Ending Balance for 2021 247,578$
Projects - Budget 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total 21-25
PTR-01 (Millstream) -$ 18,000$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000$ 28,000$
PTR-02 (Northland) -$ -$ -$ 180,000$ -$ -$ 180,000$
PTR-03 (Klinefelter) -$ -$ 421,000$ -$ -$ -$ 421,000$
PTR-04 (Wobegon) -$ -$ -$ 500$ -$ 500$ 1,000$
PTR-05 (Memorial) 99,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-06 (Centennial) -$ -$ -$ -$ 25,000$ -$ 25,000$
PTR-07 (Monument) 250$ 50,250$ 250$ 250$ 250$ 250$ 51,250$
PTR-08 (Hollow) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-09 (Cloverdale) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-10 (East Park) 20,000$ 600,000$ -$ -$ -$ 520,000$ 1,120,000$
PTR-14 (Dog Park) -$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000$ -$ 10,000$
PTR-15 (Skate Park) -$ -$ -$ 125,000$ -$ -$ 125,000$
PTR-16 (Comm. Center) -$ 11,000,000$ -$ -$ -$ 3,000,000$ 14,000,000$
Total 119,250$ 11,668,250$ 421,250$ 305,750$ 35,250$ 3,530,750$ 15,961,250$
Projects - Actual Spent 2020 2021 Other 21 Expenses Budget:2021 YTD
PTR-01 (Millstream) -$ 5,715$ shelter floor coating A-1 Toilets 3,000$ 976$
PTR-02 (Northland) -$ -$
PTR-03 (Klinefelter) -$ -$ 2021 Revenue Budget:2021 YTD
PTR-04 (Wobegon) -$ -$ Interest 3,000$ (19)$
PTR-05 (Memorial) -$ -$ Round Up 150$ 58$
PTR-06 (Centennial) -$ -$ GF Levy 30,000$ 7,806$
PTR-07 (Monument) -$ -$ Transfer -$
PTR-08 (Hollow) -$ -$ Donations 1,000$ 39$
PTR-09 (Cloverdale) -$ -$ Park Dedic. 4,500$
PTR-10 (East Park) 2,128$ -$ design phase 1, plantings
PTR-11 (West Park) -$ -$ 2016-2021
PTR-14 (Dog Park) -$ 476.28$ extend water line to dog park pavers/treats 1,149$
PTR-15 (Skate Park) -$ -$ cash -$ 5,915$
PTR-16 (Comm. Center) -$ -$ thru 6/30/21
Total 2,128$ 6,191$
21 Dog Park Donation Budget:
Park Board Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: July 26th, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Klinefelter survey results
SUBMITTED BY: Nate Keller, Community Development Director
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Board authorized staff to conduct the survey at the June 28th meeting.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A total of 281 survey responses have been received as of July 21st. Full comments and responses are
attached. Some common themes that arose from the responses:
60% who took the survey have children currently living in their household
60% visit Klinefelter Park once a week
85% of respondents stated the walking path was the #1 reason they go to Klinefelter. 2nd reason
was playground (41%)
38% of respondents rate the park 3 out of 5
88% of respondents stated restrooms with running water as the #1 most important element of a
Park Shelter. Electrical outlets was #2 (31%) , and rental space #3 (29%)
34% of respondents would like more places to sit, 32% would like repaved walking trails, 30%
would like more shade (trees, covered picnic tables, etc.)
Other common responses: Splash pad, permanent restrooms, small dog park, maintenance of
playground equipment or added/expanded features, wider walking path to allow more room for
walkers and bikers, ice rink, dog bags/enforcement of picking up pet waste, more cleaning of
Porto potty, consistent clearing of path in winter,
I would anticipate receiving a handful of additional responses between when packets go out and when
Park Board meets. In addition, we will keep the survey open after the meeting in case some attend but did
not take the survey.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Survey results (as of July 21st)
REQUESTED ACTION:
None – just discussion
Running on path
we live on the park
Disc Golf
Ice skating, photographing
Friend lives by there
Na
Dog walking
Wildlife
Leash free pet area
Visiting with family
All of the above
Live by it and walk and see the beauty of nature
I don’t visit
Lots of secluded nature/large pond
Yoga in the shelter
Live on it
walk dog
We use the playground and walking path equally.
Scout crossover
No interest
Cleanliness
Clean restroom better at Klinefelter Park
More trees since you cut down so many
don’t use
Playground equipment for younger kids like 1-3 year olds
None of the above. The best asset of the park is having a quiet place to go for a
walk and hear nature or playful voices of children playing. Adding a facility that
houses big events will bring unwanted traffic, parking, trash, etc. There are
other parks in our community already enabled to hold such events. Kleinfelter
Park’s charm is that it is a pleasant, peaceful respite for those seeking
tranquility.
None, don't use. Only use playground equipment
This park does not need a building to rent.
Better playground equipment a splash pad cleaning off the pond in the winter
for ice skating
These things don’t matter to me. I only walk the path with my dogs.
Evenly paved trail
Splash pad
A community center with library, food shelf, gym etc
Better playground
It would be fun if there was a small stage for some outdoor music
Splash pad
Pool
Updated playground equipment or a splash pad- we are one of the only cities in
the surrounding area without a splash pad for kids.
Garbage cans
Dog friendliness
Aesthetically pleasing. Small 20-25 person capacity.
something to do
More shaded picnicking areas. Either shelter or placed under the trees.
Depends on area- at Klinefelter, restrooms
Dog crap bags
How about having some equipments here and there to encourage people to
exercise like Waite Park have by third st north?
Garbage, roof
No rental space
Community pool
Shade
drinking fountain and water spigot
Volleyball area would be nice
only use it for daily walks
Outdoor drinking facet
na
Flagpole outside
ability to open up to the outdoors weather permitting
Keep as is in terms of size and amenities, but add more natural landscaping
around it to make it more attractive. I don't like the idea of adding amenities
that would increase large group use as the top feature of the park is it is a quite,
natural space uncluttered by large groups of people
It could use a facelift or more natural landscaping. It looks very boring
An activity other than the playground could be nice. Large chess board, some
kind of permanent public lawn game perhaps?
More lighting at far end of trail. It is pitch black if you walk in morning or
evening in spring in fall.
Grilling/picnic areas with simple permanent grills
shade trees by playground
Real Bathrooms, Spray for Bugs, Clean Trails in Winter, Trim Trees
Splash pad
Splashpad
Splash pad is needed in st joe
Splash pad. There is no splash pad in st joe. Nor any kind of water fun. where
young kids can go to on a hot day in st. joe.
Splash pad. There is not in the city of Saint Joseph. Closest one is in Waite park
or cold spring
Keep the existing playground, but add playground equipment for 1-3 year olds
A tarred walking path to and around the monument of Brian Klinefelter
Don’t mess with a good thing. More does not always equal better!
Clear walking path during winter
Please do not pave with a rock overlay. It makes it very challenging to
rollerblade you on!
Using the pond in winter and a splash pad
Pickleball court and separated bike/pedestrian path.
restroom
More playground - rubber chips instead of sand - swimming pool
Real bathroom facility, additional playground equipment
Dog area
Splash pad or pool
Pool
Small dog park near the back of the trail
Build the community center here
pickleball court, basketball court ect
Restrooms
Ice rink during the winter
Restrooms with running water
Splash pad
No animal feces or urine opportunities. (Crawling children, and learning to walk-
ers should not be subjected to such unsanitary things.)
Splash pad
BATHROOMS
Splash pad or pool
Some of the playground equipment needs to be fixed (swing bolts) but I don’t
think a brand new playground is needed yet. We love it there. Also- we have
two kids (4 and 7) but your previous question only let me choose one option
some level green space for kids to play wiffle ball or kickball
Bigger more unique playground,wading pool or splash pad
Splash pad
Splash pad or kiddie pool
Idk, it's been a while since we've been there
Expanded playground with more imaginative play elements like ships, trucks,
treehouses, climbing walls
Mile markers… 1/2 mile each marker
Na
Doggie water fountain!!!
Bathrooms with running water
Nicer bathrooms
Running water bathroom
I’d like to see more frequent police/security checks. Specifically around
dusk/early morning.
A small splash pad that would draw single families with children. More wildlife
nesting boxes.
Real Bathroom open to all. (Like Millstream’s. Not locked like centennial park)
Splash pad
Dredge out the small pond and flush with clean water to keep down the foul
oder and insects.
Bathrooms, have to walk home if kids need to go since they don’t like porta
potty
Splashpad
Splash pad / water
Restroom
Regular cleaning of the porta potty
Parking
Splash pad
Expanded Playground
Walking trails cleared timely in winter
Splash pad
Splash pad
Running water for a drink for my dog
Community pool
My children love the existing playground area, but would also like it if someone
would consider adding a sandbox area, a climbing spiderweb type equipment,
and a teeter totter
Expansion of playground, making it larger
Should not have cut down the beautiful trees. Pay attention to when there is a
burn. There are many animals that nest in the area. It is awful the damages
done should have left it alone. No need for flowers in a wildlife nesting area.
pickle ball court/tennis court
Games volleyball
Make the parking lot a really nice ice rink in the winter to keep kids off the
somewhat dangerous holding pond
Little free library
A fresh water station for dogs
Toddler playground equipment
Neglecting maintenance the walking trail was a costly mistake.
Maybe some lights for night walking.
Restrooms with lavatories
Less trees
Better enforcement of keeping your dogs on a leash this is huge problem in this
park. When they enter they take off the leash
Splash pad
perhaps an pet free park. I am tired of people who don't lease pets and/or pick
up their waste
The memorial to officer Klinfelter is more-or-less hidden from most people who
do not know it exists. Suggest adding some walking paths to the memorial to
encourage more people to visit and read the memorial. As currently placed, few
people go over and read it...let alone know it is even there
See prior comments about appearance of park shelter
Working bathrooms is what is needed most. The Porto potty is pretty gross.
Playground improvements are needed badly as well. The current set is outdated
and showing its age.
It could use a little innovation, something other parks don't have. Also, since so
many citizens walk their dogs here, it might be nice to put a few more dog-
centered things. Maybe a pet-friendly water fountain? Maybe a small fenced in
area in the SW corner?
Clean outhouse more often. Has not been cleaned for a long time and it is
disgusting.
Please keep the park “wild” ! We love walking our dog around it. Also, we don’t
walk there during the winter because it’s not cleared off well. Ice forms and
then it’s too dangerous for us. Thanks!
Keep trail clean as much as possible in the winter.
Adding a splash pad would be fantastic
Plant more trees put up more bluebird houses
street run off basin water should not run into the pond- too much pollution
winter clearing of snow from path
The deer flies and bugs during summer are terrible, keeping me out of the park.
Please spray for bugs during the summer. These bugs also affect those of us
who live in the neighborhood. We can't enjoy the outdoors as much as the bugs
eat you alive. We need real bathrooms, not the rented ones. Please clean the
trails in the winter as there are lots of us walkers who don't want to slip and fall.
Lots of the oak trees need to be trimmed - there are lots of dead branches that
could fall and injure or kill someone.
would be nice to have a party shelter where you could have a space to rent
Splash pad and updated play ground would be huge to have
It's perfect the way it is. Don't change it!!
Please add playground equipment for 1-3 year olds,
More lighting on the path, trimming of the dead limbs of tree under the path.
Spraying for bugs in summer, plowing snow after each snow event, more
security cameras
If there in a new road from I94, I hope that it avoids the park area. Currently the
park is quiet and a respite from road noise. The park has been essential for
stress relief, especially during the pandemic.
Enforce leash law, provide poop bags more consistently. More garbage cans.
Clear walking path during winter
Things are great already. I did not know the path was cleared in winter.
Great place to bike and walk and I love the pond in the middle. Fun to
listen/watch the birds. More shade and places to sit would be amazing. I like
that its a quieter park, more to relax and enjoy nature.
I recommend good lighting for both parking areas, the restoration of the Little
Free Library, and permanent restrooms. The second two should only happen if
lighting is good. Also, paving the small east parking lot (turnaround) may be
nice. Thank you!
If the bathroom isn't built then working to keep the porta potty clean or a porta
potty with a urinal as i noticed the current one had urine down the front of the
toilet when I was there a few days ago
Entrance/acess to parking lot from kleinfelter way. It's a drag to go all the way
around when coming from the south west
It is a smaller park so there isn't a lot of room for a shelter or parties.
Needs an upgraded playground. Same things forever
This is my favorite park to visit!
Some of the tree branches seem a little rickety as though they could fall on the
path. One large tree did fall down several years ago while I was at the park and
luckily I wasn’t in it’s path but just something to think about the acorns are also
a hazard, my daughter slipped and was injured a few years ago. I’d love to see it
kept open in the winter. I go there every day to walk and with my dog.
Please consider clearing the walking path in the winter months.
Please consider clearing the path during the winter
Soooo glad the city provides doggy bags & containers. Hope the walking path
will be cleared of snow this winter.
Would love the path to be more clear in the winter. I appreciate when it is clear
but it doesn’t happen too often. We use it a lot!!
Skating rink with a warming house in the winter would be nice!
It’s a wonderful walking space and is so peaceful and conveniently located. I
enjoy the nature and wildlife especially.
Basketball hoop or something for preteens to do would be nice
The walking path is in very rough shape and needs to be repaved badly!
Be nice if wonder they would clear paths
Regarding question #8, if the path was consistently cleared we would use it in
the winter. 2. St. Joseph has enough gathering shelters for grad parties,
reunions, etc. i don’t think another shelter with all the amenities listed in #6 are
necessary. As mentioned above, a splash pad that could be utilized by families
with small children would be welcome. 3. The beauty of the park is partly due to
the pond and wildlife it attracts. It is concerning to see the water slowly
disappear year after year. 4. The Klinefelter monument is in the middle of
nowhere. Most people don’t even know it is there. A walking path that leads to
it and maybe a flag or something that draws attn. to it should be added. It’s a
disservice to his legacy that it isn’t the main feature of the park.
Noticing kids defacing the current playground equipment.
It is a bird sanctuary and there need to be signs to educate people about the
wildlife there. Maybe take the education to the classroom. There are so many
perennial flowers that could add more beauty to the park but also provide
another food source for birds and bees.
Better lighting
The playground is not age appropriate for younger kiddos. It would be good to
see a mix of ages represented in the equipment.
Add playground equipment for age appropriate group. Ex. Toddlers
The playground is in desperate need of updating.
New playground equipment would be fun. We ice skated on the pond this
winter, would be nice to have help from the city to flood the space if the ice
doesn’t freeze well. A lot of kids skate there. Last winter there was a bigger rink
for hockey and a smaller rink area for those of use just skating around. Thanks
for your consideration!
Need bigger signs double- sided of no recreational vehicles and keep the path
cleared during winter snow.
Add a splash pad! St Joe is the only community without one! And if not here
then in northland heights
Concerned that the existing space will be ruined by those who constantly need
more instead of appreciating and upkeeping what we have already
Neighbors all do well with keeping it clean. Monitor more on kids there after
dark as that is when we see playground getting mistreated by teens
Access from the South of the park (Kale and Kiwi Ct) would be wonderful
Appreciate when the path is cleaned of snow and ice.
I’d love to see pet water capability.
It might be nice to add a sign stating not to disturb the animals in the
pond/marsh area.
Not large enough, too many dogs
I have witnessed MANY people walking their dogs without a leash at the park. A
resident who lives next to the park lets his dog run loose in the park to do its
business, and many others do not pick up after their dog. Would like to see
something done to address this. The posted signs alone aren't going to prevent
irresponsible people from doing this.
Please see above. Leave it alone as a wildlife area and replace the beautiful
huge oaks that were cut.
clearing it promptly in the winter so it does not ice over so badly
We love the nature side of it due to the path around water, hopefully any
changes highlight and/or elevate this aspect of the park!
The teenagers that use the playground equipment have been seen going on top
of the spiral slides setting a bad example for younger kids. Also,it would be nice
if the walking path were another foot or two wider.
It would be nice to have security cameras
nice to have the walkway cleared off in the winter so not so slippery. I walk the
dog during the winter months there
It’s a beautiful place to go for a walk!
Quit adding trees
Trail is in very rough shape. Park is outdated. Boards on bridge uneven
Patch the few cracks that are on the walking path
Keeping the wetlands up. I know this year is hard, but it is very enjoyable to
hear the birds, frogs
skating rink or skate park for teens and preteens
as stated before even with signage people come to park and don't lease pets or
clean up after them. I have been bitten twice in my life and so I don't have a
great deal of trust in dogs
I believe the pond should be kept natural. That being said, the portion that is
water has been decreasing every year...by growth of cattails etc. Can some of
the wildlife vegetation be removed or trimmed back to expose more of the
pond....but not to destroy the natural ecosystem
It would be nice if the walking paths were cleared in the winter for us who like
to walk all year round