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2018-10-09 Parks & Rec Comm Packet
Agenda Parks and Recreation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall, Council Chambers Tuesday, October 9, 2018 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Sept. 4, 2018 V.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.Arden Park Update B.2019 Work Plan Update C.Open Streets Report D.Cross-Commission Communication VII.Chair And Member Comments VIII.Sta1 Comments A.City Council Updates Sept 5, 20 and Oct. 2 IX.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli7cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: October 9, 2018 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Sept. 4, 2018 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes from the Sept. 4, 2018 meeting. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Parks & Recreation Commission Sept. 4, 2018 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Edina Parks & Recreation Commission City Hall, Council Chambers Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 7 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Good called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Miller, Strother, Nelson, Good, Ites and Student Commissioners Anderson and Osborne Absent were Commissioners McAwley, McCormick, Dahlien, Willette and Burke Staff present: Staff Liaison Ann Kattreh, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Susan Faus, Administrative Coordinator Janet Canton, Engineering Services Manager Ross Binter and Assistant Director Parks and Natural Resources Tom Swenson. III. Special Recognitions and Presentations Chair Good introduced the two new Student Commissioners; Aiden Anderson and Bryn Osborne. Student Commissioners Anderson and Osborne each took a few minutes to introduce themselves to the commission. IV. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Nelson to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Strother. Motion carried. V. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Nelson to approve the Aug. 20, 2018 minutes. Motion seconded by Strother. Motion carried. VI. Community Comment None VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Edina Wrestling Association as City-Sponsored Athletic Association Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus gave a background on the wrestling program. Luis Nebel and Todd Doroff from the wrestling program also provided the commission with some information as well as answered questions the commissioners had. Motion made by Miller to approve the addition of the Edina Wrestling Association as the official city sponsored Wrestling Association in Edina. Motion seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. B. Arden Park 90% Update Staff Liaison Kattreh, Renae Clark from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Engineering Services Manager Ross Bintner provided a 90% design briefing to the commission. Commissioners asked questions and provided their feedback. C. 2019 Parks & Recreation Work Plan Chair Good informed the commission they need to put together a proposed 2019 Work Plan that he can present to the City Council at the Oct. 2 City Council work session. The commission went over the suggestions made at the last Parks & Recreation Commission meeting and had discussions. The commission came up with a proposed 2019 Work Plan for Chair Good to present to the City Council. D. Parks & Recreation Commission Effectiveness – Keep Doing, Start Doing, Stop Doing Chair Good went over the brainstorming that was done at last month’s meeting with regards to the Parks & Recreation Commission effectiveness (keep doing, start doing, stop doing) and asked if anyone had anything else to add. Commissioner Miller asked to add if the commission could find a way to interact more with residents. The commission discussed different ways this could happen. It was noted this item will be added to the list. Chair Good will bring an updated list to the next meeting as they continue to improve on their effectiveness. VIII. Chair and Member Comments – • Commissioner Ites informed the commission he made it a goal this summer with his three grandchildren to go to as many park as they could. He noted Edina has some nice parks but thinks they can have nicer parks and perhaps part of their job is to make that happen. • Commissioner Nelson informed the commission she went to Red River Kitchen for lunch today and it was great; however, she doesn’t think a lot people realize it’s open. She asked the commissioners if they could help get the word that Red River Kitchen is now open. • Chair Good indicated he knows Braemar Golf Course considers the lawn games area is in its soft opening; however, he is looking forward to next year when the golf course opens. This is another great asset on the west side of Edina to compliment what they have at Centennial Lakes in the lawn games area on the east side of Edina. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. IX. Staff Comments Staff Liaison Kattreh gave the following updates: • The Fall Into the Arts Festival at Centennial Lakes is this weekend, Sept 8 and 9. • The bridge construction at Centennial Lakes will start on Monday, Sept. 10. • The hockey boards at Highland Park are currently being replaced by the Park Maintenance staff. • The walking trail at Bredesen Park will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 15 for some asphalt crack repairs; the nature trail and bike trail will remain open. • Starting next week the Van Valkenburg Dog Park will be getting 260 feet of concrete at the entrance just inside the fence; it’s an area of heavy wear. • That lawns game area at Braemar Golf Course will be starting an outdoor bean bag league on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6 pm. and will run for six weeks. • The Braemar South Arena will be closed Aug. 27 through Sept. 16 due to cleaning and descaling the refrigeration system. X. Adjournment Motion made by Miller to adjourn the Sept. 4, 2018 meeting at 8:52 p.m. Motion seconded by Nelson. Motion carried. Date: October 9, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Arden Park Update Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None INTRODUCTION: I'd like to provide an update on the City Council action on 10/2 regarding Arden Park. Council packet materials are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Description Council Staff Report Oct 2 Public Engagement Boards 1 Public Engagement Boards 2 Commission Comments October 2, 2018 Mayor and City Council Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Ross Bintner P.E., Engineering Services Manager Arden Park 90% Design Report and Authorize Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to Finalize Plans and Advertise for Bid Information / Background: On Aug. 2, 2017 the City Council received a final Arden Park concept plan report. The council elected to hold a public hearing at the Sept. 6, 2017 meeting. The council then approved the Arden Park concept plan at the Sept. 19, 2017. On Nov. 21, 2017 the City Council approved a Community Engagement Plan for the design phase of Arden Park. The 30% design stage check-in occurred in January 2018; the 60% design check- in occurred on May 15, 2018. Following the 60%, an environmental review was conducted and approved on July 17, 2018. Prior to this 90% check-in a public open house was held at Arden Park on Aug. 23, 2018. Another engagement series was held from March - July regarding the shelter building design. Participating in this process was city staff, Parks & Recreation Commissioners McAwley, Ites, Strother and Nelson and eight community members On Sept. 20, 2018 the City Council tabled the 90% Arden Park plan approval and bid authorization. This schedule delay provided the opportunity to include the park shelter design information in this report. History: On Aug. 16, 2016 the City Council authorized a Memorandum of Agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) to develop the Arden Park Concept Plan. The process to develop this plan included extensive public engagement. The concept was developed by an integrated project team that consisted of members of the city and MCWD staff, and Parks & Recreation Commission, and consulting park and stream design specialists. The concept plan is an integrated project development that addresses needs in five categories identified in the 2015 Parks, Recreation and Trails Strategic Plan. 1) Natural resources, 2) trails, connections, health and safety, 3) park buildings, 4) playgrounds and play areas, and 5) community gathering areas. The plan is also consistent with and advances shared city and MCWD goals of environmental sustainability, clean surface waters, flood protection, wetland preservation and improved habitat for wildlife. The concept planning process established the following design goals: • Maintain rustic character of the park • Improve public experience throughout the park o Increased fishing and in-stream recreation opportunities o Improved visual and physical access to Minnehaha Creek STAFF REPORT Page 2 • Update aging park facilities • Public safety • Improved biological and geological function and value of creek and surrounding corridor • Regional stormwater management 90% Design Phase Update An open house to present the 90% update was held at Arden Park on Thursday, August 23. The PARC reviewed considered the project at its September 4 meeting presentation. The PARC meeting minutes are attached. The following sections update key design components decisions considered as part of the engagement and City Council 30/60 design updates, including: 1. Ash tree removal and overall tree preservation and planting 2. Shelter orientation, function and aesthetic 3. Creek alignment and aesthetic and other natural resource restoration 4. Trail alignment and aesthetic 5. Playground location and design 6. Ice rinks and open space 7. Stormwater swales Exhibits presented at the public open house addressing each are attached. 1) The design follows the Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council recommendations to remove Ash trees to reduce future liability for their removal due to emerald ash borer. The design reduced tree removals and proposes significant tree planting. 2) The siting of the shelter and park are coordinated, and one project considers the needs of the other. The design of the shelter follows the recommendations of the shelter team. Eight residents participated in the design process along with Parks & Recreation Commissioners Ites, Nelson, McAwley and Strother. The shelter will be approximately 1,500 SF inside with overhangs on the north and south ends of the building. The overhangs will accommodate picnic tables and will provide views of the lawn, the playground and the creek. The building footprint including overhangs is approximately 2,500 SF. The residents selected an orientation with views facing the playground, the open lawn/open skate area and views down the creek to the south. The residents opted for four unisex restrooms with an interior footprint similar to the Pamela Park shelter and also decided on a gable roof design for the building. The final design will strongly consider sustainability with a focus on daylighting, utilizing high efficiency lighting and mechanical equipment and low maintenance interior and exterior finishes. The design and construction of the shelter will be a separate contract, and additional approvals for professional services, bid and contract award will come before City Council at a later date. 3) The design of the creek and landscape plan considers flow, soil stability, wildlife habitat and aesthetics. The new meandering creek alignment removes the dam, restoring a total of 2,154 feet, adding 230 feet of length to the stream. 4) The trails are designed to replace and upgrade the main trail segment that runs from the southwest to northeast corners of the park, and adds two new nature trail loops that connect to the main stem of trail to STAFF REPORT Page 3 the northwest and southeast sides of the park. The trail material is predominantly pavement and the trail aesthetic is winding. The trail will be bid with an alternate for pervious pavements near the park shelter. If selected, this area would serve a dual purpose to demonstrate stormwater practices and upgrade the paved aesthetic. The main trail segment is lighted at night. 5) The playground location and its relation to the lawn, open space and shelter changed slightly to provide direct sight lines to the shelter building, and to abut directly on the lawn by placing it south of the main trail alignment. The design and construction of the playground will be a separate contract, and additional approvals for professional services, bid and contract award will come before the City Council at a later date. 6) The hockey rink is in the same configuration as the existing park and the pleasure rink size changes slightly while maintaining the same tree island configuration. The aging lighting systems are replaced with new fixtures and LED lights. 7) The open space and lawn on the east side of the creek are ringed by a stormwater swale. From the 60% design, the alignment changed to increase the amount of lawn area by abutting the swale up to Minnehaha Blvd. The swales aesthetic is highly landscaped with clusters of trees and open area to provide areas of unobstructed view into the park. Maintenance Plan Attached is a maintenance plan drafted by the MCWD. Upon completion of the park improvements, inspection and maintenance burden will be shared by the City and District according to this plan. The agreement will be considered for approval at time of bid award. Budget The MCWD has prepared a 90% cost estimate. The team is recommending bidding the parks portion of the project with one add alternate, for optional pervious pavement. The following section summarizes the 90% estimate in the categories from the agreement and notes areas of change from the concept estimate. This estimate shows capital construction cost estimates only. Soft costs are not included. Item Concept Cost Estimate 90% Cost Estimate Difference Notes Facilities (all) $1,284,000 $1,485,800 $201,800 City Trail/Sidewalk $335,000 $297,200 $-37,800 City Creek $1,313,600 $1,496,100 $182,500 District Nature Trails / Bridges $497,000 $572,500 $75,500 Split Stormwater $890,000 $688,200 $-201,800 Split TOTAL $4,319,600 $4,539,800 $220,200 City Total $2,322,500 $2,413,300 STAFF REPORT Page 4 The following estimate splits the project into two, one for the stream and site improvements that will be led by MCWD, and another for the playground and shelter building that will be led by the City and includes design and construction administration estimates with notes of when they were approved, or when they will be considered by City Council. The City lead portions will be considered in further detail as the shelter building plans finalize, and that area of the estimate is less certain. This budget shows capital construction cost estimates and soft costs. MCWD Led Construction Estimate 90% Estimate Funding Sources / Notes Facilities (Pad, utilities, fields, playground container, trails, vegetation) $530,800 Trail/Sidewalk $297,200 PACS Creek $1,496,100 MCWD Nature Trails / Bridges $572,500 50% MCWD, 50% City, Parks Stormwater $688,200 50% MCWD, 50% Stormwater Utility SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION $3,584,800 Design Services (actual) $317,310 (City only) Approved in concept stage, with modification attached. Estimated Construction Services 10% $358,500 Estimate. Consideration at bid award. TOTAL MCWD Led w/ SERVICES $4,260,610 ($2,338,700 MCWD $1,921,300 City) CITY Led Construction Facilities total (shelter, playground, hockey rink) $955,000 Design Services (estimate) $20,000 Portion already paid in 2018 Parks Budget Estimated Construction Services 10% $95,500 TOTAL City Led w/ Service $1,070,500 TOTAL Combined Projects w/ Services $5,331,110 STAFF REPORT Page 5 The following estimate breaks down the City portion of the projects and proposes a funding source. In addition to the funding sources noted in the estimate above, design services were weighted to balance by funding source consistent with the preliminary estimate, and construction services were weighted by percent of capital in the project. MCWD Led Estimate 90% Estimate Funding Source & Totals $4,260,610 MCWD total $2,338,700 City Park Dedication / Budget Reserves $930,300 City PACS fund $358,700 City Stormwater Utility $632,910 City Led Estimate $1,070,500 City Park Dedication / Budget Reserves $1,070,500 CITY GRAND TOTAL $2,992,410 City Park Dedication / Budget Reserves $2,000,800 PACS $358,700 Stormwater Utility $632,910 STAFF REPORT Page 6 Arden Park Shelter Through the 60% design update, the neighbors and resident committee selected and focused on a shed roof design, similar to Pamela Park. This was selected by the committee, was supported in open houses and was presented to the PARC and to the Council at the 60% updates in May. After these presentations, the resident committee preferred a gable roof design and our architect provided several additional options for their review. In August the resident committee selected Option 4. The City of Edina has sustainability goals that have been approved by the City Council. A City Council approved sustainability goal is to minimize our carbon footprint to meet climate mitigation goal of 30% reduction by 2025 for the entire community. With this goal, the City of Edina’s Sustainability Coordinator and Parks & Recreation Director asked Wendel to run some daylighting models. One of the early goals set by the resident committee was to have a light and open feeling building. Wendel modified Option 4 to attempt to improve daylighting. Three versions of Option 4, in an attempt to improve daylighting, are below. Option 7, one option that received positive feedback from the resident committee, was also selected for study since it provided the most daylight of all the options. The architect added a gable roof to Option 7 to better match the gable roof interest of the resident group. Option 7C provides the most daylighting of all building designs. In the following diagram, blue signifies dark and yellow signifies light. The results are as follows: STAFF REPORT Page 7 With these results, staff asked Wendel to provide a construction cost estimate and energy analysis for Option 4C and Option 7C. The construction cost estimates were very close. The estimate for Option 4C is $735,219. The construction cost estimate for Option 7C is $747,772. Please note that these are not public bids, but rather construction cost estimates from a firm that specializes in construction estimating. A daylight study financial analysis was also completed. The study compared Options 4A, 4C and 7C to the Countryside Shelter Building which was constructed in 2013. Option 4A saved $18.12 annually or .75%. Option 4C saved $163 annually or 6.7% and Option 7C saved $308 annually or 12.65%. Please note that the Countryside shelter offers relatively good daylighting. STAFF REPORT Page 8 Arden Park Building Options STAFF REPORT Page 9 Arden Park Interior Floorplans Both designs offer overhangs on the north and south sides of the building. The resident committee requested significant outdoor space that offers protection from both the sun and rain. This is accomplished differently and with slightly different effectiveness in both options. The floorplan of each design are nearly identical. The building function is exactly the same. The Parks & Recreation Commission provided feedback on the shelter building design via email. Their feedback is as follows: Commissioner McCormick 7C. As all amenities are equal in all options, my decision came down to the following: 1. Option 7C brings into account the resident input throughout the process and provides the most daylighting of all building designs 2. It best meets the City Council approved sustainability goal to minimize Edina’s carbon footprint by 2025 for the entire community 3. It provides the largest savings - saving $308 annually or 12.65% vs. the Country Side shelter example – This is in line with what we should be doing to continually improve the cost to run our facilities when we have the opportunity The overall cost of the shelter building still seems quite high to me and I think with an investment of this magnitude we need to ensure we meet the sustainability goals and savings the city has outlined. STAFF REPORT Page 10 Commissioner Good 4C. A few reasons why: • While the input from Arden Park Community residents has been mixed, the most recent (and most vocal) seems to have turned towards option 4 – no matter how it may have been reached. • While only estimates, the building cost consideration slightly favors 4C over 7C. • While operational cost estimates of 7C are lower, it would take us 86 years at current expected savings for 7C to offset the upfront additional cost estimate to build above. In both cases (4C and 7C), it is a nice improvement over a recent existing structure at Countryside, so we can show progress. My one last caveat to the council would be this – Be aware (perhaps wary) of setting a precedent that each surrounding neighborhood gets a strong (deciding?) voice in particular aspects of its park redesign. As we had discussed earlier, if we were asked to make a recommendation based on what might be most effective from a broad city perspective, perhaps we would come down more firmly on driving more sameness across our shelter designs (much like the ones we are now replacing at many of our parks) which could limit the time and effort (perhaps cost?) of doing multiple ones in the future. Today I sense we are being asked to pay a bit more attention to discerning neighborhood input (within reason) as we finalize our plans. Commissioner Nelson 4C. It fits the neighborhood and looks more like a home than a business or museum as 7 is too modern and trendy. Commissioner Dahlien I think 4C is the best option. Commissioner Miller For aesthetics, I prefer 4C over 7C. For every other aspect (maintenance, long-term cost, light), I prefer 7C. I do have one nagging issue with 7C and that is the amount of flat roof structure. I always prefer to avoid that with the snow and rain accumulation. I know MN is full of flat roofs, especially on commercial buildings, and perhaps the architects have no issues, but I worry about weight, leaking, and standing water on flat structures. I also don’t know what materials would be used on the flat areas. If just tar and gravel, then that makes for a less appealing structure to all the surrounding homes looking down on the building…which is basically all of them. If the completely flat roof aspect was eliminated, or the architects already had solutions, then I would be 100% in for 7C. Commissioner Ites 7C. I feel that sustainability’ is important now and will become even more important to our community.. Although the neighborhood would like perhaps something like option 4, I recommend option 7. I would emphasize that early on during our committee meetings, “light” was an important criteria. Student Commissioner Anderson 7C is my preferred building design due to what is shown in the daylighting models as well as the daylight study financial analysis. Student Commissioner Osborne 4C. Although I see the benefits of more natural light to the building in 7C, I prefer the gabled roof on the other design. I think it fits the rustic feeling of the park and more matches the design of houses in the neighborhood. 4C is also slightly cheaper which is an added benefit. I know lots of people who live around Arden and have provided feedback on this, and from what I've heard, the community favors the designs with the gabled roofs. STAFF REPORT Page 11 Action requested on shelter design: Please select option 4C or option 7C as a preferred building design. Next Steps: • 10/11/18 MCWD Board action • 10/12/18 – 11/2/18 Bidding • 11/20/18 Council consideration of bid award • 11/15/18 MCWD consideration of bid award • 12/15/18 Begin construction of creek, utilities and stormwater • Q1 2019 Final design of shelter and playground • Q1 2019 Bid shelter and playground • Q1-Q2 2019 Final construction of creek, utilities and stormwater, begin construction of trails and park facilities • Q2 2019 Final construction of trail and park facilities • Q2-Q3 2019 Final restoration creek • Q2-Q3 2019 Construct shelter and playground • Q4 2019 Completion Actions Requested: 1. Authorize Staff and MCWD to finalize design and bid project. 2. Select Option 4C or Option 7C as a preferred building design. Attachments Public Engagement Boards • Overall Concept • Trails • Planting zones • Stormwater • 54th Bridge Channel • Creek Design Details • Tree removal • Shelter Engagement Boards Commission Comments Draft Maintenance Plan Additional Design Professional Service Scope Design Response Memo 90% Project Cost Estimate by Category Facilities $1,390,400 Creek $843,084 Stormwater $1,144,757 Trails, sidewalk, natural area management $1,346,833 Total Project Cost Estimate 90%$4,725,074 90% Project Cost Split Between Agencies City of Edina $2,678,369 MCWD $2,046,705 Firedance Dogwood Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle Prairie Dropseed Black Chokeberry Swamp Milkweed Meadow Blazingstar Free Skate Area Existing 1 acre Proposed 0.6 acres Mowed Park Area Existing 2.6 acres Proposed 2.1 acres BUILDING FORMS ARDEN PARK Edina, Minnesota SHELTER BUILDING UPDATE August 23, 2018 BUILDING MATERIAL PALETTE INFLUENCES PAMELA PARK COUNTRYSIDE PARK SHELTER BUILDING FLOOR PLAN STONE BASE FIBER CEMENT SIDING ASPHALT SHINGLES SUSTAINABILITY GOALS DAYLIGHTING LED LIGHT FIXTURES LOW MAINTENANCE/DURABLE MATERIALS EFFICIENT HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS MECHANICAL COMMON ROOM TOILETTOILET TOILETTOILET PAMELA PARK TIMBER FRAMING IMPROVING ARDEN PARK WWW.MINNEHAHACREEK.ORG/ARDEN-PARK RENAE CLARK • MCWD • RCLARK@MINNEHAHACREEK.ORG • (952) 641-4510 ROSS BINTNER • CITY OF EDINA • RBINTNER@EDINAMN.GOV • (952) 903-5713 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS VOL. 3 WHY ARDEN PARK? Arden Park is the latest in a series of improvements to restore Minnehaha Creek which is impaired due to decades of impacts from urbanization. The creek is polluted from unfiltered stormwater runoff, groundwater levels have made the green space soggy and unusable, and existing facilities are due for replacement. This project will restore the creek and improve recreational enjoyment of this community amenity. WHY REMOVE THE DAM? Minnehaha Creek is listed on the state's impaired waters list due to low dissolved oxygen, high chloride, and high E. coli bacteria which has led to poor biological communities.* Over the last century, the creek has been ditched and dammed, wetlands have been filled, and urban runoff has increased. Removing the dam will improve habitat, natural communities, and increase natural creek function. TREE PRESERVATION In response to community input, we minimized the number of trees that will be removed. The construction will remove 79 trees with trunks eight inches or larger in diameter. Of those 79, 22 are ash trees that would eventually be killed by the emerald ash borer, and two are oaks in the free skate area that are already dying. The three willow trees near 54th Street will remain in the park. The city plans to remove invasive buckthorn and 57 additional ash trees that are eight inches or larger in diameter that are expected to become infected by the emerald ash borer. Three ash trees will be treated to prevent emerald ash borer infestation, and others may be saved depending on accessibility for treatment. To replace the 79 trees that are removed during construction and the 57 ash trees that will be removed by the city, 407 high-quality native trees will be planted to create a diversified forest. 54TH STREET BRIDGE As part of design, we are assessing the opportunity to remove the concrete slab under the 54th Street bridge. The concrete panels would be replaced by large stones and cobbles. This will only change the grade under the bridge by a matter of inches and will not impact the formation of the fishing hole or cause it to fill. The foundation of the bridge will not be exposed, and the original bridge designer will review the design to ensure there is no risk in replacing the concrete with natural stone. *2003 Minnehaha Creek Stream Assessment and the 2013 Total Maximum Daily Load Study for Minnehaha Creek www.minnehahacreek.org • Removes the pre-1938 four-foot dam, improving passage for paddlers and fish • Restores over 2,100 feet of Minnehaha Creek and connects it to existing wetlands and floodplain • Improves habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife • Addresses scientifically documented impairments • Will treat 80 acres of regional stormwater and keep over 30 pounds of phosphorus per year out of the creek • New walking trails, park building, and playground • Drier and more usable lawn area • Retains existing leisure skate area and hockey rink WHAT WILL CHANGE? The project design is based on the concept plan that was developed with community input over the course of the past year. The project layers community goals and plans with natural resources benefits to maximize public investment. COMMUNITY INPUT May 7, 2018 ARDEN PARK Edina, Minnesota© 2018 HART HOWERTON. Th e designs and concepts shown are the sole property of Hart Howerton. Th e drawings may not be used except with the expressed written consent of Hart Howerton. PRELIMINARY PLANTING RESTORATION 1/8 ac 1/16 ac 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 400' 1" = 50' at full size (30" x 42") 1 min. Walk MINNEHAHA BLVD.52ND STREET BROOKVIEW AVENUEOaklawn Avenue53rd Street 54TH STREETArden AvenueBruce Place Park Shelter & Viewing Terrace GREEN SPACE Bridge Proposed Boardwalk Creek Access Existing Trail (8 ft.) Proposed Park Trail (8 ft.) Proposed Stairs Playground Proposed Nature Trail (4 ft.) Winter Skating Area Proposed Trail (6 ft.) Proposed Sidewalk (5 ft.) Existing Sidewalk (5 ft.) Existing Sidewalk (5 ft.) Proposed Sidewalk Extension (5 ft.) Creek Access Vegetated Drainage Depressions for Rainwater Fishing & Creek Access with Underground Treatment Repair Erosion Modified Trail for ADA Winter Ice Rink & Summer Dog Park LEGEND Forest/Natural Area Restoration Wetland/Floodplain Restoration Lawn The dam dates back to at least 1938 and is one of two remaining man-made barriers left on Minnehaha Creek that impair the creek's natural function. Detailed hydrologic and hydraulic modeling shows that the creek will continue to scour and transport sediments below the bridge after the dam is removed. The restoration will also include adding rock riffles and deeper pools to the creek throughout Arden Park for more fish habitat throughout the seasons. PROJECT GOALS • Maintain rustic character of the park • Improve public use experience throughout the park • Increased fishing and in-stream recreation opportunities • Improved visual and physical access to Minnehaha Creek • Update aging park facilities • Improve public safety • Improved biological and geological function and value of creek and surrounding corridor • Regional stormwater management The dam when dry The dam with water flowing FUNDING Project cost estimates have increased as a result of design changes requested by the community. The project cost estimate is $4.7 million which will be funded by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, the City of Edina, and grants. Learn more about the project at www.minnehahacreek.org/arden-park Creek Design Details Pools - Deep slow flow - Logs provide habitat complexity - Provide refuge during dry conditions - Provide fish habitat Riffles - Fast shallow flow - Rocks provide habitat complexity - Promotes oxygenation of water - Provides fish spawning area Low Flow Channel Concrete Concrete Rounded Cobble Existing Channel Bottom 54th St Bridge 54th St Bridge Existing Area beneath 54th St Bridge Proposed Area beneath 54th St Bridge High Scouring Flows (800 cfs) Modelled Elevation 861.39 ft High Scouring Flows (800 cfs) Modelled Elevation 861.49 ft Low Flow Channel Proposed Conditions Flow 800 cfs Channel Shear = 0.07 lb/sq ft Velocity = 1.96 ft/s Flow at 800 cfs Channel Shear = 0.15 lb/sq ft Velocity = 6.54 ft/s Flow at 800 cfs Channel Shear = 0.11 lb/sq ft Velocity = 2.08 ft/s Flow at 800 cfs Channel Shear = 0.75 lb/sq ft Velocity = 4.65 ft/s Existing Conditions Cut low flow channel through existing concrete apron beneath 54th ST Naturalize low flow channel with rounded cobbles Low flow channel facilitates fish and canoe passage Channel shear and velocity maintain existing fishing hole Arden Park Restoration 54th ST Bridge Channel 54th ST 54th ST Mi n n e h a h a Cr e e k Mi n n e h a h a Cr e e k !| !| !| !l !l !l !l !l !l !l 53rd Street 54th StreetOaklawn AvenueBrookview AvenuePar k P l a c e MinnehahaBoulevard¯0 250Feet Arden Park Restoration Project Notes:1. Pool, riffle and access locations based on 60%plans and subject to change as plans develop 2. Aerial imagery from MnGeo WMS service 2016color 7-county Stream Corridor Pool Riffle Modified Stream Corridor Stream Channel !l Fishing Access !|Tuber/Canoe Access 0+001+00 2+003+004+00 5+00 6+0 0 7+0 0 8+0 0 9+00 10+0011+0012+0013+0014+0015+0016+00 17+00 18+0019+00DATENO.REVISION DESCRIPTION PROJECT CHECKED APPROVED DRAWN DATE DESIGNED SHEETCP,GS,BL JK MM,BL 8/22/2018 MM 18-04-01 MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICTEDINA, MINNESOTA ARDEN PARK CREEK RESTORATION I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was preparedby me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly LicensedProfessional Engineer under the laws of the state of Minnesota. Signature: ______________________________________________Typed or Printed Name: ___________________________________Date: _________________ License Number: __________________8/22/18 44129JONATHON KUSADRAFT SCALE IN FEET 0 200100 PLAN LEGEND EXISTING CHANNEL ALIGNMENT EXISTING 1 FT CONTOUR FINISH 1 FT CONTOUR PROPERTY BOUNDARIES LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE ASH TREE REMOVAL PRIORITY TREE TO REMAIN TREE REMOVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION ASH TREES INOCULATED CS-103TREE REMOVALW 54TH STBROOKVIEW AVE W 53RD STMINNEHAHA BLVD W 52ND STARDEN AVE FLOW FLOW FLO W WILLOW TREESTO REMAIN WILLOW TREESTO REMAIN OAK TREESTO REMAIN ASH TREE REMOVALTO BE DETERMINED Tree Impact and Replacement Summary Total Trees Removed 136 Trees Impacted by Construction 79 (22 are ash, 2 are dying oaks in free skate area) Additional Ash Trees Removed 57 New Trees Planted 407 Arden Park 90% Update Parks & Recreation Commission’s Input Commissioner Miller – It seems like everyone is getting more excited about it. With regards to the design he is happy if the residents are happy and it seems like there has been a tremendous amount of input. He thinks it’s going to be spectacular. The park is useful now but will be enhanced from what he has seen. Commissioner Strother – The work that was done at the open house to stake out where the swales were, where the creek would be and where the building would be has helped residents visualize what it’s going to look like and how it would fit in the community. The community comments and the way the community has been engaged has really been reflected in the final 90% product where they are right now. She is really excited about the project and thinks it will be an asset. In addition, patience will be needed during construction because it will be pretty messy construction when it’s going on but ultimately it will be a really great park. Commissioner Nelson – Would mimic what everyone else has said. People are very excited about it; however, her biggest concern is the high price tag that is on it and making sure it doesn’t drive other concerns. Overall the project looks great; she is happy with it. She is excited about the building; it looks great! Construction is going to be messy and everyone needs to keep a positive attitude through it. Commissioner Ites – Thinks they really did a great job as a commission. They have had a learning process particular with how community groups are used moving forward. They will need to set some guidelines to make them more effective. The final product will certainly be beneficial to the community and will be well received. Student Commissioner Osborne – From what she has heard a lot of the problems and issues she has seen in the park as an Edina resident seemed to have been addressed in the new plan. She is excited to have a new park. Student Commissioner Anderson – From what he has seen the proposed benefits and enrichment to this park look really good. Chair Good – Is very pleased where they are on the 90% design. He likes the approach that has been taken to maintain the rustic character. The input and the time that they’ve taken to get input have been both positive and negative if they are frank about it. It was still the right thing to do and we have to learn from that process and to Commissioner Ite’s point do it better as we bring the next one in. Not eliminate it; not be fearful of it; but continue to improve and do it better. The design team has been very responsive to what they have received as far as input. Patience will deliver an enhanced park; it will be a great benefit for the residents to enjoy. Also, the funding partnership is a special opportunity for them. They still need to keep working a communications plan and continue to keep people in the neighborhood and others that are interested in understanding what all of the steps are in the process. Overall pleased with where they are and thinks they are headed in a really good direction. It’s a very beneficial situation for the city of Edina. Date: October 9, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Greg Good, PARC Chair Item Activity: Subject:2019 Work Plan Update Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Proposed 2019 Work Plan Update Commission: Parks & Recreation Commission 2019 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility March 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs____ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☒ Other Staff: Hrs 5 R&E 2.A. Name a public facility in the Grandview area, if not Edina City Hall, after BC and Ellen Yancey. (Parks & Recreation Commission will review and recommend) ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # 2 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility October 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 20 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☒ Other Staff: Hrs 40 R&E 20.B. Establish a working group comprised of commissioners from the HRRC and Parks & Recreation in partnership with communities of color to identify barriers for participation in programming. PARC will lead this initiative and put forth recommendations. ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # 3 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility November 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 10 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Partner with the Transportation Commission on connectivity throughout Edina with the intent of developing a 20/20 draft plan of Edina Grand Rounds including wayfinding. ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # 4 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility September 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 40 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Prioritize Fred Richards Park Master Plan projects for implementation. ☐ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # 5 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility June 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☐ Staff Liaison: Hrs____ ☐ CTS (including Video) ☒ Other Staff: Hrs 20 Complete a study and report for fields, courts and rinks capacity and utilization from the data provided by staff. ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Greg Good, Eileen McAwley, Matt Dahlien and Val Burke Liaison Comments: Funding is not required. This is a 2018 initiative. City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # 6 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM) ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) Initiative Type: ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility July 2019 ☐ Funds available Funds are available for this project. ☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 15 ☐ CTS (including Video) ☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____ Investigate possible alternative funding options to support future growth and development of Edina’s parks, programs and green spaces. ☒ Funds not available There are not funds available for this project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners: Mike Miller, Rick Ites, Pat Willette and Eileen McAwley Liaison Comments: Funding is not required. This is a 2018 initiative that was added late in the year. City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): ☐ Mar ☐ April ☐ May ☐ June ☐ July ☐ Aug ☐ Sept ☐ Oct ☐ Nov Date: October 9, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Greg Good, PARC Chair Item Activity: Subject:Open Streets Report Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: NA INTRODUCTION: Commissioners who participated in Open Streets will report to the Commission. Date: October 9, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.D. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: From:Greg Good, PARC Chair Item Activity: Subject:Cross-Commission Communication Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: NA INTRODUCTION: Chair Good will lead a discussion on ideas around communicating with other commissions. Date: October 9, 2018 Agenda Item #: VIII.A. To:Parks and Recreation Commission Item Type: Other From:Ann Kattreh, Parks & Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:City Council Updates Sept 5, 20 and Oct. 2 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description City Council Updates Sept. 5, 20 and Oct. 2 City Council Updates By Scott Neal Sept. 5, 2018 • Approved the purchase of LED Lighting for Braemar South Rink • Approved Institution Community Work Crew Contract Sept. 20, 2018 • Approved the transfer of the 2017 General Fund unassigned fund balance, including allocating $1.4 million for the future Arden Park Improvement project. • Deferred action on the proposed Arden Park Improvement project. The council will take up this issue in October. Oct. 2, 2018 • Approved request for purchase Utley Park parking lot resurfacing. • Approved request for purchase Normandale Park basketball court resurfacing. • Approved request for purchase Braemar Arena low emissivity ceiling. • Selected option 4C as preferred shelter design for Arden Park. • Authorized the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to finalize plans and advertise for bids.