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9-19-17CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY SSEERRVVIICCEESS CCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONN AAGGEENNDDAA Regular CSC Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 7:00 pm Richfield Municipal Center (Heredia Room), 6700 Portland Ave Commission Members Staff/Others Liaisons Reed Bornholdt (Chair), Anne Basso, Danielle Indovino Cawley, Joannette Cintrón de Núñez, Carolyn Engeldinger, Art Felgate, Emma Nollenberger, Lisa Rudolph, Dan Smieja, Darwin Schaeferlane, Michele Thompson (Vice Chair) Jim Topitzhofer (Staff Liaison) John Evans (Secretary) Kris Weiby (Facilities Mgr) Edwina Garcia (City Council) Crystal Brakke (School Board) 1. Approval of Minutes/Agenda  Regular Meeting Minutes: June 20, 2017 2. Public Comment  Resident comment and items not printed on agenda 3. Staff Reports  Recreation Services (Topitzhofer) 4. Action Items  Mini-Golf Facility Proposal (Weiby) 5. Discussion Items  Parks Master Plan Update (Topitzhofer)  Organics Recycling (Topitzhofer) 6. Committee Reports  Transportation Commission (Felgate)  FOWL Board (Engeldinger)  Planning Commission (Cintrón de Núñez)  Arts Commission (Rudolph)  Friendship City Commission (Topitzhofer/Schaeferlane) 7. Next Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 7:00 pm Richfield Municipal Center (Heredia Room), 6700 Portland Avenue 8. Adjournment June 20, 2017 REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave) PRESENT CSC: Reed Bornholdt, Art Felgate, Anne Basso, Michele Thompson, Emma Nollenberger, Dan Smieja, Lisa Rudolph, Carolyn Engeldinger, Joannette Cintrón de Núñez COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans ABSENT CSC: Danielle Indovino Cawley, Darwin Schaeferlane PLAN COM: Rick Jabs SCHOOL BOARD: Crystal Brakke Call to Order Chair Bornholdt called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Approval of Minutes Rudolph moved, seconded by Smieja, to approve the minutes of the regular May meeting minutes. Approved, ayes all. Basso moved, seconded by Rudolph, to approve the agenda for tonight’s meeting. Approved, ayes all. Staff Reports Recreation Services Topitzhofer reported on the following: Memorial Day Event: Good speaker, some rain, but went well. Pool Opening: Good numbers so far. Temporary Crosswalk Projects: Pilot crosswalk projects have been setup on Nicollet Avenue by the library. Staff Master Parks Plan Workshop Summary: Reviewed the notes from the staff brainstorming workshop. These and other notes will be compiled and brought to the CSC for further feedback. Action Items Taft Lake Kayak & Canoe Launch Topitzhofer reviewed the proposed kayak and canoe launch being proposed for Taft Lake, in cooperation with Three Rivers Park District. He said that an ADA-compliant walking path was installed from Bloomington Avenue two years ago and that path would lead down to this launch, which has rollers and railings; the equipment would be reservable online and self-service at the site. Rudolph asked if the City would incur any expenses; Topitzhofer said that the City would not have maintenance responsibilities. He said that the agreement hasn’t been determined with Three Rivers yet, but the City would write in some kind of compensation if maintenance or repair was necessary, since Three Rivers would get the revenue from it. Rudolph asked if watercraft would be inspected by the DNR at this site; Topitzhofer said that he will ask about that when he contacts the DNR about changing our ordinance to allow watercraft. Felgate moved, seconded by Basso, to approve the Taft Lake Kayak and Canoe Launch Concept Plan. Approved, ayes all. Discussion Items Capital Improvement Plan Topitzhofer reviewed the mandated replacement of the existing refrigeration system at the two rinks and its impact on the City’s capital improvement plan. He said that the mandate dominates the capital improvement project and makes other projects nearly impossible for several years to come. Topitzhofer said that he has been looking into a park dedication ordinance, which would allow the City to tack on a fee to residential or commercial development to help fund park development and improvements. He said that, when the State of Minnesota passed the park dedication statute, Richfield was fully developed, so it’s a tool that has been used primarily by newer, developing communities. Topitzhofer recommended postponing the arena refrigeration item from the capital improvement plan and revisiting the plan. Basso asked how significant the fee would be for developers; Topitzhofer said that the fee is determined by each City and would be based on a City’s needs and how much funding is still needed, after liquor store revenue, for park capital improvements. Smieja said that developers are probably familiar with these fees from other communities. Felgate asked if existing businesses would be affected; Topitzhofer said no, just new developers approaching the City with projects, who would pay a one-time park dedication fee, based on square footage for commercial and number of dwellings for residential. Felgate asked if any business types would be exempt; Topitzhofer said that the City can determine how to apply the fees. Brakke said that the key might be to find an amount that would meet our needs, but wouldn’t dissuade development from happening. Topitzhofer said that the revision of the Comprehensive Plan is a perfect time to introduce a park dedication ordinance. Smieja asked if we have a list of comparable communities, like inner-ring suburbs, and their dedication fees. Topitzhofer said that there is a well-kept list of area cities that use park and trail dedication fees, like Edina and Bloomington. Cintrón de Núñez said that Richfield is a desirable market for development, so we can probably afford to ask for these fees. Felgate agreed that there is a need for more funds, with the available amount dropping to $150,000 for the foreseeable future. Topitzhofer said that the City is at their cap for bond issuance and won’t be able to introduce a bond referendum until 2021. Rudolph said that there may be opportunities for the City and the School District to work together on projects, like a community center. Topitzhofer said that he will postpone the arena refrigeration project; in 2020, the old refrigerant can no longer be purchased and would have to be stockpiled. Rudolph asked what the plan will be for the Arena. Topitzhofer said that we should revisit the capital improvement plan without the Arena project and see where we sit for available funds. Felgate and Brakke agreed that this is a better way to assess the need. Felgate said that it would be a bad situation to upgrade the rink and find that we are lacking in funds to even maintain the parks. Brakke said that it may also be short-sighted to rush into selling the Arena without evaluating the lost revenue over 10 or 20 years. Basso and Smieja said that it could be that the community is changing and the Arena may not be serving much of Richfield’s residents anymore. Engeldinger said that Richfield has a rich hockey legacy from decades ago. DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC. June 20, 2017 Basso, Smieja, and Felgate wondered if this nostalgia was enough to keep the Arena publicly-owned. Topitzhofer said that the Arena still does serve many of Richfield’s residents and preserving ownership of it may still be viable. Committee Reports Transportation Commission: Felgate provided the report. Friends of Wood Lake: Engeldinger provided the report. Planning Commission: Cintrón de Núñez provided the report. Arts Commission: Rudolph provided the report. Friendship City Commission: Topitzhofer reported on the upcoming statue dedication ceremony on Saturday, June 24, for the new Sofia sculpture in Heredia Park. Next Meeting/Adjournment Regular July Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave) Adjournment Rudolph moved, seconded by Cintrón de Núñez, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned by consensus at 8:13. Age Min Atta Min Rec Mo The inclu enda Item: ni-Golf Facili achments: ni-Golf Facili commended tion to recom renter of the uding paying RICHFIE ty Proposal ity Improvem d Action: mmend appr e mini-golf fa for the impr ELD CO EX Meet ment Proposa roval of the a acility at Vete rovements. 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The park’s connection to a larger trail/park network located in Edina attracts many walks and runners to Adams Hill Park. The sloped terrain that surrounds the park is well used during the winter for sledding. A few sport courts, a playground, and parking are in the level location of the park. The level central open lawn space provides opportunities for flexible athletic events and open play. Adams Hill Pond, a stormwater facility, is in the southern portion of the park. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 7200 Washburn Avenue ACRES: 13 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park WALKING PATH (0.6 MILES) PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT VOLLEYBALL COURT SLEDDING HILL • ADD YOUTH SOCCER COMPLEX (U6 TO U10) • ADD PICNIC SHELTER & PICNIC AREA 5Adams Hill Park Adams Hill Pond City of EdinaCity of Richfield Park Inventory6 #2: APPLE BLOSSOM PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Apple Blossom Park is adjacent to Highway 62. Roughly the size of two residential parcels, the parkland was acquired with the construction of Highway 62. Currently, open lawn space and a few picnic tables are the only facilities the park offers. Since the park is adjacent to single- family residential, community gardens or a community orchard are a few facilities that would be complimentary to the park while providing a benefit to the neighborhood. Because this park is so isolated and small, another option that could be considered is selling this land to reinvest throughout the park system. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATION OPTIONS LOCATION: 6645 Girard Avenue ACRES: 0.6 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Mini-Park NO AMENITIES • COMMUNITY GARDENS • ORCHARDS (APPLE TREES) • ADD TRAIL • ADD SEATING/BENCHES • SELL PROPERTY 7Apple Blossom Park Park Inventory8 #3: AUGSBURG PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Centrally located in the City, Augsburg Park is home to the Richfield Community Center which also includes part of the Community Services Department and Recreation Department. The park is adjacent to Richfield High School and the Augsburg Park Library. The sledding hill, cross country ski trails, and skate facility are perhaps the most popular facilities the park offers. The groomed cross country ski trails are well used by the high school cross country ski team. Other facilities that distinguish Augsburg Park are the rolling topography, a mature oak tree canopy, ice rinks, a large tennis complex, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and a stormwater pond. To maintain an urban healthy forest within the park, the city has a plan to plant a diverse range of tree species to replace the aging oak trees. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 7145 Wentworth Avenue S ACRES: 21 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Community Park WALKING PATH (0.4 MILES) PARK BUILDING PARK SHELTER TENNIS COURT PLAY EQUIPMENT PLEASURE RINK HOCKEY RINK SKATE FACILITY SLEDDING HILL CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS • NEW COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING • Meet ADA requirements • Add outdoor rental facility • Indoor workout facility & Dance studio • Meeting space • NEW LARGE PICNIC SHELTER • NEW PICNIC GRILLS • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT • Consolidate playgrounds • Add more swings • Consider location closer to picnic shelter • Move further away from pond • ADD ADULT FITNESS TRAIL LOOP • REFURBISH HOCKEY RINK AND LIGHTING • PROMOTE TENNIS COMPLEX AS A DESTINATION WITHIN THE PARK SYSTEM • IMPLEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT PLAN • ADD SECURITY CAMERAS 9Augsburg Park Unnamed Pond Park Inventory10 #4: CHRISTIAN PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Christian Park features tennis courts, soccer/ football fields, a softball field, a full basketball court, a pleasure rink, a hockey rink, playgrounds, and a stormwater pond. The park building at Christian Park is one of the oldest buildings in the Richfield Park system and the bathrooms in the building do not meet current ADA standards. The park building currently has no programing and is underutilized. Partnering with Richfield STEM school should be considered to better utilize the park building. Reconfiguring or relocating a few amenities in the park, such as the parking lot, playground locations, or tennis courts, would better utilize space within the park. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6900 Bloomington Avenue ACRES: 11 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park/Athletic Complex WALKING PATH (0.7 MILES) PARK BUILDING TENNIS COURT FOOTBALL/SOCCER FIELD SOFTBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT PLEASURE RINK HOCKEY RINK • RENOVATE OR REPLACE BUILDING • Meet ADA requirements • Consider rental use • Add programming activities • EXPAND/RECONFIGURE PARKING LOT • IMPROVE EXISTING HOCKEY RINK • COMBINE PLAY EQUIPMENT IN CENTRAL LOCATION NEAR BUILDING • ADD LAWN GAMES • IMPROVE ECOLOGY OF POND • REMOVE TENNIS COURTS • POTENTIAL CRICKET FIELD LOCATION • POTENTIAL DOG PARK LOCATION 11Christian Park Unnamed Pond Park Inventory12 #5: DONALDSON PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Donaldson Park is a well-used park located adjacent to Richfield Middle School. The existing building at Donaldson Park is one of the oldest and most used buildings in the park system. A new or remodeled park building is recommended to meet ADA standards and better serve the park users and its programs overall. Community athletic groups commonly use the athletic facilities in Donaldson Park. The athletic facilities located in Donaldson Park include a large concentration of tennis and basketball courts, two baseball fields, a soccer/football field, two hockey rinks, a pleasure rink, and a pickleball court. During the summer, the pleasure rink is utilized for cricket. The northeast corner of the park is the only area that is not fully developed and has been considered for additional soccer or multi-use field in the past. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 7434 Humbolt Avenue ACRES: 23.6 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Athletic Complex/Community Park WALKING PATH (0.4 MILES) PARK BUILDING TENNIS COURT PICKLEBALL COURT FOOTBALL/SOCCER FIELD BASEBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT PLEASURE RINK HOCKEY RINK • RENOVATE OR REPLACE MULTI-USE BUILDING • Meet ADA requirements • Concessions • Maintain programming • Storage • IMPROVE EXISTING HOCKEY RINKS • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT • ADD SPLASH PAD • ADD IRRIGATION SYSTEM • Consider capturing stormwater in cisterns to provide irrigation • DEVELOP NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARK • Potential for one additional soccer field or • Potential for dog park • ADD SECURITY LIGHTING 13Donaldson Park Park Inventory14 #6: FAIRWOOD PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Fairwood Park is a small neighborhood park. The park features a nice open picnic shelter with tennis courts and play equipment. Most the park is dedicated to flexible lawn space. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6700 Logan Avenue ACRES: 2.5 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park PARK SHELTER TENNIS COURT PLAY EQUIPMENT • REMOVE TENNIS COURTS AT END OF LIFE CYCLE AND REPLACE WITH OPEN FLEXIBLE FIELD • ADD EXERCISE TRAIL LOOP • ADD LAWN GAME SPACE • REMOVE HORSESHOE PIT 15Fairwood Park Park Inventory16 #7: FREMONT PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Fremont Park is well-used by the surrounding neighborhood. The park features play equipment, a basketball court, and a pleasure rink. The city park staff utilize the building in the park as a maintenance storage shed. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 7445 Fremont Avenue ACRES: 0.6 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Mini-Park PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT PLEASURE RINK • ADD PORTABLE TOILETS • UPGRADE STORAGE BUILDING • ADD PICNIC SHELTER • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT AT END OF LIFE CYCLE 17Fremont Park Park Inventory18 #8: GARFIELD PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Garfield Park, located adjacent to an apartment complex, is classified as a mini-park. Most of the park is open lawn space with overstory trees. A playground was recently constructed in the north end of the park near 63rd Street West. The park’s long narrow shape, along with its size, constrains potential park development options. Pollinator gardens could be considered to provide a larger visual buffer between the park and apartment parking lot. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATION OPTIONS LOCATION: 6301 Garfield Avenue ACRES: 0.8 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Mini-Park PLAY EQUIPMENT • POTENTIAL FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS • POTENTIAL FOR POLLINATOR GARDEN • POTENTIAL FOR MINI-DOG PARK/DOG RUN • ADD PICNIC SHELTER/PICNIC AREA 19Garfield Park Park Inventory20 #9: HEREDIA PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Heredia Park is a neighborhood park adjacent to the Richfield Municipal Center. The building was completed in 2011 and so the park amenities are relatively new and in good condition. The building and park are connected by a landscaped plaza which features public art. Amenities in Heredia Park include tennis courts, pickleball courts, play equipment, and a softball field with a paved trail loop around it. The softball field drains poorly and requires considerable maintenance. This area should be considered for a different use, like a large gathering space. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6710 Portland Avenue ACRES: 3.6 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park WALKING PATH (0.3 MILES) TENNIS COURT PICKLEBALL COURT SOFTBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT • REMOVE SOFTBALL FIELD • ADD LARGE PICNIC SHELTER 21Heredia Park Park Inventory22 #10: JEFFERSON PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Jefferson Park features several athletic facilities and a nice park building. Park amenities include a playground, sport courts, a pleasure rink and a softball field. The fields at Jefferson Park are used for softball practices and informal soccer games. Reorganization of the park amenities would allow for more efficient usage and room to include a small parking lot off Upton or 68th Street West. The existing building, which is rarely used, is ADA accessible and has modern features such as LED lighting. Reprogramming the existing park building and allowing rentals would likely increase building usage. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6700 Thomas Avenue ACRES: 4 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park PARK BUILDING TENNIS COURT PICKLEBALL COURT SOFTBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT PLEASURE RINK • REMOVE SOFTBALL FIELD • ADD YOUTH SOCCER FIELD • REMOVE TENNIS COURT • ADD SMALL PARKING LOT • REMOVE BOARDWALKS • REPLACE DRINKING FOUNTAIN • REPROGRAM BUILDING TO IMPROVE USAGE • Consider rentals • RELOCATE BASKETBALL HOOP • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT 23Jefferson Park Park Inventory24 #11: LINCOLN FIELD PARK DESCRIPTION Lincoln Field’s distinguishing characteristic are the four softball fields constructed in 2008. While designed for softball, baseball is commonly played at Lincoln Field. A park building and play features are in the center of the park. The play area is covered with shade fabric which requires frequent maintenance. . There is potential for Lincoln Field to expand. The parcel to the north of the park, which currently is a manufactured home neighborhood, is being rezoned to commercial land. If the expansion occurs, future development of a dog park or soccer fields and more parking is possible. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 7500 Pleasant Avenue ACRES: 7.1 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Athletic Complex WALKING PATH (0.5 MILES) PARK BUILDING SOFTBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT • REPLACE FABRIC PLAYGROUND ROOF WITH SOLID ROOF • IF LAND TO THE NORTH IS ACQUIRED, PARK EXPANSION COULD ACCOMODATE: • A Dog Park or Soccer Fields • Addtional Parking 25Lincoln Field Park Inventory26 #12: LITTLE BOB’S PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Little Bob’s Park is mini-park which primarily consists of lawn space scattered with trees and picnic tables. In addition to the lawn, well used play equipment is in the southern half of the park. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6700 Harriet Avenue ACRES: 0.3 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Mini-Park PLAY EQUIPMENT • ADD SHELTER WITH PICNIC TABLES • UPGRADE PLAY EQUIPMENT WITH ACCESSIBLE FEATURES AND SURFACING AT END OF LIFE CYCLE 27Little Bob’s Park Park Inventory28 #13: MADISON PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Madison Park is a neighborhood park in the northwest quadrant of the city adjacent to the Highway 62 noise wall. The park contains athletic fields, sport courts, and play facilities. The park has a well-defined loop trail and is well connected to the surrounding neighborhood by a trail along the north side of the park. The current park building, in good condition, is rarely used. The building pad and surrounding patio has consistent drainage issues which also effect the playground. When the play equipment is replaced, it should be relocated to help resolve the drainage issues. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6244 Knox Avenue ACRES: 4.5 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park WALKING PATH (0.3 MILES) PARK BUILDING TENNIS COURT SOFTBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT PLEASURE RINK • REPROGRAM PARK BUILDING TO IMPROVE USAGE • Consider rentals • ADD SOCCER FIELD IN PLACE OF BASEBALL FIELD • REMOVE BASEBALL FIELD • REMOVE TENNIS COURT AT END OF LIFE CYCLE • ADD SMALL PARKING LOT OFF OF 63RD • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT AND CHANGE LOCATION OF PLAYGROUND TO REMEDY DRAINAGE ISSUES • ADD EXERCISE LOOP TO EXISTING TRAIL • REMOVE WOODEN WALKS • ABANDON THE PLEASURE RINK 29Madison Park Park Inventory30 #14: MONROE PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Monroe Park is a large neighborhood park. The park contains several distinguishing topographic features. The perimeter of the park is surrounded by a hill. The ridge located in the middle of the park spatially separates the park into two halves and provides a popular sledding hill. Looping trails circle each half of the park providing good pedestrian access. A variety of well-used athletic fields, sport courts, and play facilities are in the level area of the park. A small picnic shelter provides the only gathering space at the center of the park. Because of the park’s location and topography vehicular access is limited. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6710 Irving Avenue ACRES: 9.5 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park WALKING PATH (0.7 MILES) PICNIC SHELTER SOFTBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT VOLLEYBALL COURT SLEDDING HILL INFORMAL SOCCER FIELD • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT AT END OF LIFE CYCLE • EXPAND PICNIC SHELTER OR REPLACE WITH LARGER SHELTER • ADD CRICKET FIELD • REMOVE SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT 31Monroe Park Park Inventory32 #15: NICOLLET PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Nicollet Park is a neighborhood park located along Nicollet Avenue just south of Highway 62. Mature oak trees and a steep slope provide a visual buffer from Nicollet Avenue on the western edge of the park. The park is well-connected to adjacent sidewalks by trail connections but can only be accessed by vehicle through a cul-de-sac on the south side. Nicollet Park contains sport courts, a large patio and building, play facilities, and a softball field. The existing softball field is often used informally for other sports. The existing park building is not programmed for community activities and is currently being used to store recreation supplies. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6300 First Avenue ACRES: 6.5 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park WALKING PATH (0.3 MILES) PARK BUILDING TENNIS COURT SOFTBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT VOLLEYBALL COURT • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT • REPLACE TENNIS COURT WITH PICKLEBALL • ADD TRAIL LIGHTING • REPROGRAM BUILDING TO INCREASE USE • Consider rentals 33Nicollet Park Unnamed Pond Park Inventory34 #16: RICHFIELD LAKE PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Richfield Lake Park’s distinctive feature is the Richfield Lake and surrounding wetlands. The lake and wetlands collect excess rainwater from Highway 62. The park features a 1 mile walking path around the lake making Richfield Lake Park a popular location for pedestrian activities. In addition, the park has a small playground and basketball court located in the northwest corner. An amphitheater, part of a new residential development, has been constructed just outside the park boundary on the east side of Richfield Lake near the Lakewinds Co-op. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6400 Dupont Avenue ACRES: 24 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park/Stormwater Pond WALKING PATH (1.0 MILES) PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT • CREATE AND IMPLEMENT INVASIVE SPECIES PLAN 35Richfield Lake Park Richfield Lake Park Inventory36 #17: ROOSEVELT PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Roosevelt Park is a neighborhood park located in the southern half of the city adjacent to Portland Avenue and 77th Street. The park features four well organized baseball fields located on the west side of the park. The east side features a park building, sport courts, hockey and pleasure rinks, play facilities, and parking. With the demand for soccer, there is interest in reorganizing the eastern portion of the park to include soccer fields. This change would most likely need to include removing the hockey and pleasure rinks, as well as the tennis courts. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 7644 Fourth Avenue ACRES: 13.5 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park WALKING PATH (0.3 MILES) PARK BUILDING TENNIS COURT BASEBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT PLEASURE RINK HOCKEY RINK SLEDDING HILL • REMOVE TENNIS COURT AT END OF LIFE CYCLE • REMOVE HOCKEY RINK • REMOVE PLEASURE RINK • ADD TWO SOCCER FIELDS • REMOVE GAS AND FURNACE FROM BUILDING • EXPAND PARKING LOT • Improve sight lines out of parking lot 37Roosevelt Park Park Inventory38 #18: SHERIDAN PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Sheridan Park is a neighborhood park located in the northwest quadrant of the city. This park features the largest picnic shelter in the parks system with a capacity of 50. On its east side, the park contains a playground, tennis courts, a volleyball court, and a softball field. On its west side, the park features a stormwater pond with a loop trail. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6500 S Upton Ave ACRES: 6.8 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park PARK BUILDING PICNIC SHELTER TENNIS COURT SOFTBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT VOLLEYBALL COURT • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT • EXPAND PICNIC AREA • ADD BATHROOM IN STORAGE BUILDING • NEW DRINKING FOUNTAIN • ADD LAWN GAME SPACE • IMPROVE POND • Dredge pond • Add access to pond • add educational features for nearby school children • improve ecological function 39Sheridan Park Unnamed Pond Park Inventory40 #19: TAFT PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Taft Park is a well-used community park located in the northeast corner of the city. The southern half of the park is within city limits and the north half of the park is leased from the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The park features a soccer/football field, softball fields, a hockey rink, a pleasure rink, a park building, a playground, sport courts, and Taft Lake. The Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail follows the western edge of the park. Taft Lake has a looping walking trail and is part of the DNR’s Fishing in the Neighborhood program. A new fishing pier and canoe/kayak landing are planned for Taft Park as part of a partnership with Three Rivers Park District. Taft Park has many park infrastructure issues which cause consistent maintenance needs and disrupt the park user experience. Old landfill material is often pushed to the surface from the freeze thaw cycle. The athletic field drainage is very poor due to the naturally saturated soils and commonly flood after rain events. Is it recommended that a study is conducted to better assess drainage issues before any further investment in athletic fields at Taft Park occurs. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 1800 E 63rd Street ACRES: 42 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Community Park/Athletic Complex WALKING PATH (1.0 MILES) PARK BUILDING FOOTBALL/SOCCER FIELD SOFTBALL FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT PLEASURE RINK HOCKEY RINK FISHING PIER • REPLACE OR RENOVATE SOUTH BUILDING • ADD OPEN PICNIC SHELTER • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT • NEW LED LIGHTING • IMPROVE FIELD DRAINAGE • Conduct study on how to address groundwater/ drainage issues • UPDATE SOFTBALL FIELDS - ORIENT IN A WHEEL • ADD/EXPAND PARKING • ADD LAKE TRAIL • REPAVE EXISTING TRAILS • UPGRADE FENCE • POTENTIAL AREA FOR DOG PARK • CREATE AND IMPLEMENT INVASIVE SPECIES PLAN 41Taft Park Taft Lake City of Richfield City of Minneapolis MAC OWNED Park Inventory42 #20: VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Veterans Memorial Park is one of the most popular parks in Richfield and functions as a destination park drawing in people from the surrounding metro area. The park is programed with a variety of facilities that provide space for large community gatherings and events. A few of the popular destinations at Veterans Memorial Park include the farmers market, an outdoor pool, a mini golf course, a refrigerated ice arena, the Veterans memorial, the band shell, and the walking paths and boardwalks around Legion Lake and its surrounding wetland complex. Several plans are already in place for the park. A future bandshell is planned to be built on the southwestern edge of Legion Lake. The mini-golf course, privately-owned, is looking to reinvest and expand soon. Also, there are currently plans to replace the refrigeration system in the ice arena that would ensure the success of the ice arena for the future. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6335 Portland Avenue ACRES: 108 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Community Park/Stormwater Pond WALKING PATH & BOARDWALK (2.0 MILES) PARK BUILDING PICNIC SHELTER PLAY EQUIPMENT VOLLEYBALL COURT ICE ARENA MINI GOLF OUTDOOR POOL • REFRIGERATION UPDATE AT ICE ARENA • REPLACE POOL LINER • ADD POOL AMENITY • Splash pad • Shading umbrellas • REPLACE OR MODIFY BOARDWALK • UPDATE MINI GOLF • EXPAND FARMER MARKET PARKING • Incorporate stormwater BMPs to reduce runoff to playground and pond • POSSIBLE DOG PARK LOCATION • CREATE AND IMPLEMENT INVASIVE SPECIES PLAN 43Veterans Memorial Park Legion Lake Park Inventory44 #21: WASHINGTON PARK PARK DESCRIPTION Washington Park is a neighborhood park and athletic complex located in the southeast corner of the city. Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail is located along the northern edge of the park. The signature facilities of Washington Park include a park building, sport courts, a playground and soccer fields. Plans to extend 18th Avenue through the park will impact the existing soccer fields. Park planning to address this impact has already occurred and will include an expansion of the parking lot, removal of the sledding hill, and the reorganization of two soccer fields. RECOMMENDATIONS LOCATION: 6700 17th Avenue ACRES: 8 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park/Athletic Complex • LEAVE AS PLANNED • Remove sledding hill • Reconfigure 2 soccer fields • Expand parking • REPLACE PLAY EQUIPMENT AT END OF LIFE CYCLE EXISTING FACILITIES WALKING PATH (0.4 MILES) PARK BUILDING TENNIS COURT PICKLEBALL COURT FOOTBALL/SOCCER FIELD PLAY EQUIPMENT BASKETBALL COURT SLEDDING HILL 45Washington Park Park Inventory46 #22: WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER PARK DESCRIPTION Wood Lake Nature Center is a natural area dedicated to environmental education, wildlife observation, and outdoor recreation. A popular destination in Richfield and in the larger metro area, Wood Lake Nature Center draws in nearly 72,000 visitors yearly. Richfield K-6 public schools also visit Wood Lake three times a year as part of their regular science curriculum. Users enjoy the hiking and cross country ski trails through the quiet, naturalized landscape. The nature center also offers wildlife viewing areas, a 100-seat amphitheater, and a picnic area. Flooding of the trails is a common occurrence given that Wood Lake functions as a holding pond for a large portion of the City’s stormwater. Besides raising the elevation of the trails out of the floodplain, stormwater planning studies should be done to help address the longer-term flooding issues. The nature center building features exhibits, classroom space, and houses nature center staff offices. The building is over 25 years old and has been well used throughout the years. To better meet the needs of the community and enhance the educational program offerings, the building needs repair, ADA updates, and an expansion. A new building versus a remodel should be strongly considered. EXISTING FACILITIES RECOMMENDATIONS WALKING PATH & BOARDWALK (3.0 MILES) PARK BUILDING (INTERPRETIVE CENTER) PLAY EQUIPMENT CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS • REPLACE OR RENOVATE INTERPRETIVE CENTER BUILDING • More meeting space • More room for entertainment • Catering kitchen • Laundry facility • ADA accessibility • Classroom(s) • Expanded storage • IMPROVE TRAILS • Replace boardwalk • Raise perimeter trail high enough to avoid existing and future flooding • CONSIDER SNOW MAKING EQUIPMENT FOR SKI TRAIL • CREATE PLAN FOR FUTURE STORMWATER WATER DISTRIBUTION & MANAGEMENT • CREATE AND IMPLEMENT INVASIVE SPECIES PLAN LOCATION: 6710 Lake Short Drive ACRES: 150 PARK CLASSIFICATION: Nature Preserve/Stormwater Pond 47Wood Lake Nature Center Wood Lake Age Org Atta Org Rec Non The Sept com enda Item: ganics Recyc achments: ganics Recyc commended ne- Discussi City Counci tember 12, 2 ments from RICHFIE cling cling Power d Action: ion Only l discussed 2017. Jim T the Council. ELD CO EX Meet Point Prese ways to intro opitzhofer w . MMUNI XECUTI ting Date: entation oduce the co will give a pre TY SERV IVE SUM : Septemb ollection of o esentation (P VICES C MMARY ber 19, 201 organics in th Power Point COMMIS 17 Age Disc Con Jim he commun t attached) a SSION enda Sectio cussion Item ntact: Topitzhofer ity at a study and summar n: ms y session on ize n 9/14/2017 1 Organics Recycling Tonight’s objectives Introduce the basics of organics recycling Inform the Council of new goals established by Hennepin County related to organics recycling Present five options on how to proceed with organics collection 9/14/2017 2 What are organics?All food waste Non-recyclable paper (not coated with plastic) Paper towels, napkins, and tissues Pizza boxes and paper egg cartons Certified compostable products Why discuss organics? 9/14/2017 3 Why should we compost?Reduces landfilling Reduces greenhouse gas emissions Conserves natural resources Protects our air, land, and water Prevents pollution Improves public health Supports the economy What’s left in the trash? 9/14/2017 4 Hennepin County conducted a waste sort study last year Organics are the most common material in the trash 2.7% 3.0% 3.8% 4.2% 4.3% 4.9% 4.9% 5.7% 6.3% 19.0% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%12%14%16%18%20% Non-recyclable durable plastic Non-recyclable paper Non-recyclable plastic film Yard waste Treated wood, plywood Pet waste Diapers & hygiene products Compostable paper Very small items (< 1/2") Food waste 9/14/2017 5 What happens to it? It’s different from backyard composting 9/14/2017 6 Industrial CompostingOrganics are taken to industrial composting sites Heat + water + air + time break things down It is sifted for non-organics, ground up, and stacked into piles. It sits in piles that are monitored for heat and aerated Industrial compost vs backyard compost What is compost used for? Gardens and golf courses Erosion control Shoreline restoration 9/14/2017 7 Benefits to Residents & BusinessesSignificantly reduces trash Creates a valuable resource: compost Decreases environmental costs of trash Cities with Citywide Organics Minneapolis St. Louis Park Wayzata Medina St. Bonifacius Medicine Lake Osseo Maple Plain Loretto 9/14/2017 8 Hennepin County is shifting more funds to organics Organics Collection Options OPTION 1 Require all haulers to offer organic collection by ordinance. OPTION 2 Develop a pilot program with the County to offer all haulers an incentive to offer organics collection. OPTION 3 Establish an organics drop off site(s). OPTION 4 Organize hauling and require organics collection by contract. OPTION 5 Do nothing. 9/14/2017 9 OPTION 1: REQUIRE ALL HAULERS TO OFFER ORGANIC COLLECTION BY ORDINANCE. PROS •Easy & quick.•Helps retain recycling grant funds from County. •Low cost to City (City mails out educational materials to residents, County provides the materials). •Available to all single-dwelling residents. CONS •No control of prices. •Not available for apartment dwellers. •No incentives for users. •Potential lawsuits. •Collection system could vary between haulers, making it confusing to users. OTHER •City mails out educational materials to residents. •County provides the materials. •Organics can be co-collected with trash. OPTION 2: DEVELOP A PILOT PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY TO OFFER ALL HAULERS AN INCENTIVE TO OFFER ORGANICS COLLECTION. PROS •Leverages County financial support. •Helps to retain recycling grant funds from County. CONS •No incentives for users. •Temporary. OTHER •Define area served. •Requires meeting with haulers. •County may provide finished compost to residents. 9/14/2017 10 OPTION 3: ESTABLISH ORGANICS DROP-OFF SITE(S). PROS •Leverages County financial support (may provide help with start-up costs). •Helps retain recycling grant funds from County. •No cost to residents. •Less contamination. •Provides opportunity for apartment dwellers. •Good community introduction to organics collection. •One hauler. CONS •Participation much less than curbside pickup. •City operational costs. •Messy. OTHER •Consists of a dumpster and service from one hauler. •Can be combined with options 1, 2, or 4. •Site selection. •Multiple sites? 9/14/2017 11 OPTION 4: ORGANIZE HAULING AND REQUIRE ORGANICS COLLECTION BY CONTRACT. PROS •Potential lower cost to residents. •Higher participation rate. •Fewer trucks on streets. •Helps to retain recycling grant funds from County. •Best environmental choice. CONS •Organized opposition. •Takes time to accomplish. •City cost to administrate contracts. OTHER •Consider organizing recycling/organics only. OPTION 5: DO NOTHING PROS •Least controversial. CONS •Loss of County recycling funds. •Environmental opportunity cost. 9/14/2017 12 Organics Collection OptionsOPTION 1 Require all haulers to offer organic collection by ordinance.OPTION 2 Develop a pilot program with the County to offer all haulers an incentive to offer organics collection.OPTION 3 Establish an organics drop off site(s).OPTION 4 Organize hauling and require organics collection by contract.OPTION 5 Do nothing.