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6.3. PRSR 04-26-1999 rQ \ c � Item#.6,3, y of , � Elk MEMORANDUM • River TO: The City Council and Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Stephen Wensman, Planner c DATE: April 26, 1999 SUBJECT: BMX Bike Facility Proposal Update A BMX bike group has made a proposal to the Park and Recreation Commission and will be working its way through the planning process. The proposal is likely to get a Park and Recreation endorsement next month. Background • On May 13,1998, the Park and Recreation Commission endorsed a plan to make Hillside City Park a "bike park" to conceptually include mountain bike trails and a BMX track on the dump site if feasible. On March 10th,1999, Margo Foster and John Thompson of the BMX bike group made a presentation to the Park and Recreation Commission providing them with information about their non-profit organization and plans for Hillside City Park. The BMX group discussed their efforts to obtain a non-profit status and their affiliation with the ABA (American Bicycle Association. The bike group also discussed the community interest in the facility and those willing to donate time and money. At the April 14, 1999, Park and Recreation Commission meeting, staff proposed Cass Park as a potential alternative site for the BMX facility. Staff and the BMX group are studying the alternative location. The Park and Recreation Commission has not yet formally endorsed the BMX proposal. 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD & Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425 4 Memo to the City Council and Park and Recreation CommissionBmx April 26,1999 Page 2 Attachments • • Location Map for Hillside City Park • Location Map for Cass Park • Park Concept Plans for Hillside City Park • Park and Recreation Commission Minutes Staff Concerns In October, staff went on a fact finding trip to the St. Micheal track. From that trip several observations were made that should be considered when evaluating the proposal at Hillside City Park. These observations have been shared with the BMX group and were addressed at the March 10th Park and Recreation Meeting. The observations are as follows: St. Micheal Track Fees • $2.00 per practice • $8.00 per race • St. Micheal breaks even on concessions • Fees are low and St. Micheal BMX association barely breaks even ABA Recommended Track Size • 5 acre site • • 1000' track • 1.5 acre of parking • Hillside City Park dump area is roughly 4.2 acres of available area Recommended Parking • Parking required for small events - 40-60 cars • Parking for large events - 275 cars • Hillside City Park concept plan holds roughly 100 cars plus 80 near County Rd No.12 Insurance • The ABA has insurance for sanctioned events • The BMX association has insurance for the site and facilities Security Concerns of Hillside City Park • Poor visibility from roads and nearby residences • Securing the site from vandalism • Noise • Fencing off of area during non-use times (4' fence vrs. 6' fence) • \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\ccmmo\bmxudt2.doc Memo to the City Council and Park and Recreation CommissionBmx April 26, 1999 Page 3 • Recommended Supervision • 2-4 parents when open • Someone to patrol for maintenance problems and for security. Track Use • Open 2-3 times per week • Special events 3 times per summer and 2 in Fall. Recommended Maintenance • Closed for a week after rain • Weekly erosion that requires weekly maintenance by association • Daily inspection of conditions • Frequent modifications in the track Safety Concerns • Only 2 requiring ambulances in 2 years at St. Micheal • Fire, police and ambulance accessibility (Hillside Park will require a wider entrance road and improvements). • Police patrol • Phone on site Other Site Requirements and Concerns • • City standards for site: landscaping, improved parking, screening, etc. • City plans and timeline for park development: parking, services, etc. • Lease or mechanism to allow use of park land for track use. • Entrance road width and issues. • Adequate parking arrangements • Power source for lights etc. • Water source for track maintenance and park use • Garbage cans and service • Restrooms or portable toilets Issues Discussed at Park and Recreation Commission • Whether to or not to have the BMX site open to the public or for members only • Whether to or not to have special days open to the public for training, demonstrations, and supervision. • Liability issues • Parking • Fencing • Concessions • Needed structure • • Other BMX related structures and activities. \\el kriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\ccmmo\bmxudt2.doc O Ric 1 Inp LAPAR ow v. -.TW livr. .10 r li wiri lit by , J--e-1-w-a•0 m irjai-"i i11.-:r 11;1-=Ti;t7-t*.7.i2l.1..1.,"---i7:.tiv7:.o:k,.:1■,:i,ul,l_42.t1it..4,i\;l0-.i-.'_-1 s 1. 5I..s. 3aa4 ( ,3 1' __ a Aim (- \ -Ar4-::pi IrAir- \ ImorPARK as.____:_,- :-. -42.-Aisn,--so 1 Ric w-Ictur -.7- 17, . 4_ '.• li A wr:r 1 sti ....N . - --4.1y! •-'11: -",• It:7 . \ja...7 tli•VI I". 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Both children and adults can make use of the park. The hills and Wx= e id areal for mountain biking and the open space you have designated for our use will support a • ` There is also plenty of room in the park to provide parking. • {>;; :.r <`~"}:.}::::::::..:-'::.::.::•.:::<: r`r'}} �<,'.>:»: .:•.;';..:;:.;;:"' volunteers have formed a not-for-profit corporation called Elk River Bike update,the lf..x >:`:T�arl•s.�:.a n�B1v1X (The Th e Co r oratio n). The he C o r o rat ion will enable able u s manage the e B M X track, c k, raise funds for its operation and obtain membership in the A.mencan Bicycle Ass 0 cea 'o n(AB A). • BMX on a national basis. ;� n that promotes the rt ofB 18-year-old or n ateo p � <`�Ie`�1BA is an y pT >`«<> include help with track design,track operations and promotion of Henefrts:uf belonging to the ABA m P .:..::< <.' ``tiac�'events. Membership also provides a vehicle for riders to advance their status in competition <from a local to a national level. The ABA has nearly 200 sanctioned tracks and 60,000 active racing members in 44 states. Many of the BMX racers who live in and around Elk River are already ABA members. This was a major factor in our selecting the ABA. Our volunteers have also been working to form community based partnerships with our police,the schools,city staff,civic organizations and other groups interested on the bike park. The results have been particularly positive from local youth,their families and Elk River business owners. We have also provided an addendum to this letter that includes: • answers to questions we thinkthe Park and Recreation Commission may have regarding the BMX track and its operation; • what we need from the City of Elk_River to make the BMX track a success; • BMX track construction costs; • a sample of the ABA insurance coverage; • • a.map.of Hillsides Park:showing.the BMX track layout and parking spaces; •nAnvr:rrrrr:rn....,.......n.w..n..:nn.r.n i�iJ F S Addendum • • HELP FROM'11:iL CITY • 1 Our organization wants to assist the Park and Recreation Commission in making this bike park a reality,but it will require the City's help as well. Things required of the City Things Elk River Bike Park BMX will assist with. • -Lease agreement -Pay for lease agreement with City • -Maintain walking and biking paths & -Maintain and create BMX track road entrance into the park -Bring in electricity and -Provide light fixtures and poles electrical lights -Pay monthly utility bills -Provide water near track -Water track periodically -Landscaping, outside track . -Maintain portable toilets -Pay for monthly rental of toilets -Road signs -Provide dirt/fill for track creation • -Provide earthmovers, bobcats -Provide starting gates -Provide fencing -Provide P.A. System -Provide bleachers • • • Bleachers: Not mandatory,these would be aluminum or steel frame with wood seating. These would be made per code. Two to ten sets would be sufficient. Each set seats about 50 people, should not exceed 5 rows in height, this eliminates the need for railings and stairways. $2,100 Restrooms: Rental of two (men&women) portable toilets $ 500 • • • • ... . :. :...: . : ' �, '/. ..0. .E FTIFI :::G:ATEC :.LSU .:r...:,:xrr ;.,.:,.4 NR G ,, . . ISSUE AT ......+.Ly,,CL.,x..:....: :.:. .......:. ,v::::::•:................n. ...,::Cp.Lv::l... .v:.i-:? ..•:'i::is�'i::::.:::.::•:�.4::';:.:':i':ty iYt n.....:.x:�w::.x:A::i:::iiisJ::i'.:iw•:•i::f.��::::.v:.wwvmrw:JiiriiiG>i:i�:tii:iSAGn�i.�•AV:•:�i:::v:.:.•:.w:..:•••,:.•:..::::••.:.•.r:ni::•:?:is•. ::i;i :. PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY 'TCK PILCHER INSURANCE INC. CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFIC DOES NOT AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY T '02 E. Highland • POUCIES BELOW. Suite #202 Phoenix, AZ 85016-4665 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE COMPANY A SPHERE DRAKE INSURANCE P.L.C. INSURED LETTER ". + American Bicycle Association COMPANY C P.O. Box 718 LETTER - Chandler, AZ 85244 COMPANY D LETTER COMPANY E LETTER .:.ot•..•:nar»::•:o:,•t:: •::::l.r?:rites:..•,£;wru•:::aua:•::t::w:"V:S:`,:o:a:k,rl4.orFxo..a:.t.w.>..frx:x.•...c.•t•.o»r.•:.k,r.:nLc4........ EMOL.:v..... ...M,...;:.::;••;::::;:...., THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE USTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT.TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POUCIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS. EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. ` LTRICO TYPE POUCY EFFECTIVE POUCY EXPIRATION UMITS OF INSURANCE POUCY NUMBER DATE(MM/DD/YY) DATE(MM/DC.`!Y) A GENERAL UABIUTY GENERAL AGGREGATE S 1,000, 000 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY S DM 0 0 911-O 1 02/02/97 0 2/0 2/9 8 PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG. S 1,000,000 ICLAIMS MADE©OCCUR . PERSONAL 8 ADV.INJURY S 1,000, 000 OWNERS E.CONTRACTORS PROT. EACH OCCURRENCE S 1,000,000 X PARTICIPANT LEGAL }ARE DAMAGE(Any one lire) S I 1 MED.EXPENSE(Any one person Jl S •UTOMOBILE UABILITY I COMBINED SINGLE ANY AUTO UMIT S 1 ALL OWNED AUTOS F 1 I I BODILY INJURY _ SCHEDULED AUTOS ; j (Per person) I s HIRED AUTOS ' I I BODILY INJURY j NON-OWNED AUTOS I I I(Per accident) S' I GARAGE UABIUTY i t • PROPERTY DAMAGE IS EXCESS LIABILITY I EACH OCCURRENCE S --- UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE S OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM I • WORKER'S COMPENSATION STATUTORY UMITS AND i ' EACH ACCIDENT S EMPLOYERS'UABIUTY DISEASE-POUCY UMIT S DISEASE--EACH EMPLOYEE S A OTHER +I [XIDEDUCTIBLE I SDM00911-01 02/02/97 02/02/98 $500 PER CLAIM DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS CERTIFICATE HOLDER, TRACK OWNERS, OPERATORS, LANDLORDS AND PARTICIPANTS j ARE 'ADDITIONAL INSUREDS FOR ALL OPERATIONS ARISING OUT OF SANCTIONED ABA RACING EVENTS AND/OR TRACKS. CERTIFICATE HOLDER .. .. 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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. • BMXtra Track Guide Minnesota Page 1 of 1 S "na SOURCE.,FOR UV,.ItlIFMOWIO.M1 ON,THE•KET ••.\ :.`:� ��� • 0 •• Featured MINNESOTA BMX TRACKS AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION Brainerd MN 04 Brainerd Lakes BMX Loius &Barbara Anderson(218) 829-0491 Dilworth MN 04 Dilworth BMX Dick Bowman(701) 235-9892 Faribault MN 02 Faribault BMX Mike Arndt (507) 332-8200 Fergus Falls MN 04 I-94 BMX Dave& Amy Thorpe(218) 739-4802 Hibbing MN 04 Hull Rust BMX Kermit & Sharon Schleicher(218) 263-4139 Lino Lakes MN 02 Rehbein Arena Indoor BMX Nancy Rivard (612) 784-9514 (612) 784-5824 (track) Luverne MN 02 Riverside BMX Ken Peterson(507) 283-8154 Mankato MN 02 Mankato Area BMX Lynn&Darla Austin(507) • • 625-1232 Milaca MN 04 R-Place BMX Donna Olson (320) 679-4937 (320) 983-6550 (track) New Ulm MN 02 New Ulm Area BMX Tom Bastain(507) 354-2643 Rochester MN 02 Southside BMX Scott Dingfelder, Kevin Guy (507) 281-3233 • Shakopee MN 01 Minnesota Valley BMX John Primrose (612) 881-5580 St. Michael MN 01 Crow River BMX Sheryl Kraft (612) 497-1348 - [Back to Track Directory] BMXtra is produced by XTRA Productions Copyright© 1996 XTRA Productions All rights reserved. 40 Park&Recreation Minutes May 13, 1998 Page 4 -Connects by use of floating .•ridges and docks • -Overlooks on hills -Bike access in southern half,wa ing only in no. em half -Connections to neighborhood tra witho •elineation of borders COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED '• •CCEPT CONCEPT A FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEERFIELD 2ND ADDITION PA- , AND, AT IF THE COST OF FLOATING DOCKS/BRIDGES IS PROHIBIT! ,THEN IMPL• ENTATION OF CONCEPT B DEVELOPMENT SHOULD B ' IN THE SOUTHE• . PORTION OF THE PARK. COMMISSIONER PETER - SECONDED THE MO *N. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Staff will resear cost information on floating docks ridges for discussion at a future mee • g. 3. Hillside City Park Steve Wensman indicated that Hillside Park, the former city dump,is approximately 80 acres of rolling,wooded Maple and Oak forest with some lowland trees. Steve explained the location of existing accesses and possible trail corridor locations. He reviewed the following concepts: Concept A -Active use concept -Baseball/soccer field -Sand volleyball court -Picnic area with play structure and picnic structure- -Tennis courts -Bike trails down center of park and in southern half -Pedestrian trails -Entrance roadway would be widened to 25' -Parking area near baseball field, tennis courts and picnic area -Would require removal of some of the lowland trees to accommodate the tennis courts and parking -Trail connections off site on both powerline corridors -North end would be less active, primarily walking mulch trails Concept B -Interpretive center combined with picnic shelter -Biking trail down center of park -Parking close to trees and picnic shelter -Off site trail connections on south powerline corridors only -Identified overlooks -Entrance drive terminates into a one way loop with parking Concept C -Accommodates a BMX track site in dump area -Track would be approximately 1,500 feet -Bleachers,20 foot hill for starting tower, finish markers, concessions -Path up to concession -Two parking areas; one for BMX and one in the north half • -BMX site would be fenced with a locking gate -Mountain bike trails through and around remainder of site Park&Recreation Minutes May 13, 1998 Page 5 S Commissioner Huberty indicated a property owner expressed concern to her that the BMXers may go onto adjacent property. Commissioner Anderson indicated he felt there is a significant number of mountain bikers in the community who would be willing to build a mountain bike trail,with very little disturbance to the existing trees. John Thompson, Brian Page and Mark Griswold were present to discuss the BMX • proposal. He stated the BMX Association would be a non-profit organization and plans to raise funds themselves to build the track. Mr.Thompson noted there are approximately 75 individuals who are either registered with the American Bicycle Association (ABA) and/or are active BMXers. Mr.Thompson explained the property owner mentioned by Commissioner Huberty probably was thinking of motorized vehicles, and did not feel there would be any problem with BMX bicyclists going off the site since the track would be fenced. Chair Anderson indicated the intent of the City is make the park usable for all its residents. Mr.Thompson noted the track would be available for fun, in addition to scheduled events. Brian Page indicated BMXers range in age from 3 years to 40+. Mr.Thompson indicated they will be looking for a source for the dirt to build the track. Discussion followed regarding development of the BMX site and possible lease options. Phil Hals,Streets/Parks Superintendent, indicated a major expense would be improving the access to the site. Phil stated he will try to provide an estimate for the road and parking lot improvements for the June meeting. He also suggested a practice/warm-up area be provided for younger children to use at no charge. Mr.Thompson indicated the ABA membership fee is only$35 per year. He stated they were willing to work with the city to plan for an area that could be used free of charge. Commissioner Anderson suggested that Steve Wensman work with Mike Niziolek on plans for a potential mountain biking trail. CHAIR ANDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT OPTION C (BIKE PARK) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE HILLSIDE PARK, INCLUDING A BMX BICYCLE TRACK LOCATED IN THE FORMER DUMP SITE AND MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE SITE. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION.THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. • ; • •tt Br... . .. 4 Ed Hasek, of Westw..d Dev -lopment Corporation, representing Contractor Properties Developm:nt C,mpany,was present to review the proposed park for the Trott Brook Farms p•t He noted Steve Wensman walked the property with him to investigate the p‘ssibility of a trail along Trott Brook. Amenities of the park include: -Trail linkages to the orth a•d east in the park -Tennis/basketball ourt Park&Recreation Commission Minutes July 8, 1998 Page 3 northern area without going on his property. ••mmissioner Anderson explained • that the park property would need to be su -yed and wetlands would be delineated befo - the location of the trail stem could be laid out. Commissioner Olso• arrived at this tim- 7:40 p.m.) A resident questione• hen the pa' will be approved and also,when it is proposed to be develo•-d. Chaff Anderson explained that the concept of this park has been endorsed • the ' ommission and that development would depend on available fundi •, -eds and the priority of this park compared to other parks. He added that cept plans for each of the city parks are being reviewed and no improvem, • for this park are being included in the planned upcoming park referendu ,. . A resident asked if this p• was pl. •ned to serve the Hillside Estates area and •• whether or not a playgr' and would • - included. She also questioned whether a larger playground like e one in Otse•• is being planned for Elk River. Steve Wensman indicated at Hillside Estates 'II have their own park and a playground is not being planned to be inc -d in the Deerfield 2nd park. Steve indicated a playground structure is being planned for the Hillside Estates park but not on the scale of the Otsego Park. He indicated there may be a need for a larger scale play structure in a more centralized location in the city at some point • •- - 7.b.1. Hillside Park • Steve Wensman, Planner, indicated that he visited Hillside Park with Mike Niziolek to determine how the site could be used for mountain biking. Steve then reviewed the following proposals for the Hillside Park: Option A • -Demonstrates development of the park as a bike park -Center dump site utilized as an open green area with picnic shelter and parking -20' wide improved entrance road to minimize tree removal,walls and grading -12' bituminous trail adjacent to entrance drive,winding in and out of woods to parking lot and southern power line corridor (trail connector for County Road 13 and Kliever's Marsh) -Unimproved mountain bike trail which utilizes existing trails, ridges and slopes Option B -Bike park including mountain bike trails -BMX biking located in center dump site -Quantity and location of parking for BMX and mountain biking to be established -12' bike trail connecting County Road 12 to the power line corridor. Members of the Commission expressed their support for the bike park concept. They felt that in addition to the fenced BMX track, it was important to provide an area for BMX type biking that would be accessible to the public at any time. Commissioner Kuester expressed concern that the park not be limited to biking only and that the city maintain control of the park. Park&Recreation Commission Minutes July 8, 1998 Page 4 Commissioner Anderson noted that an Eagle Scout was present in the audience who was interested in developing the mountain bike trails as a merit project. Discussion followed regarding leasing and insurance liability. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that the BMX group should proceed with establishing their non-profit status, provide more formalized plans for the site and work with city staff to resolve the issue of liability. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED TO APPROVE CONCEPT B WITH REVISIONS TO INCORPORATE THE BMX SITE MODIFICATIONS AS PROPOSED. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 7.b.2. Lafayette Woods Steve Wensman, Planner, described La a - - ••••• • - =---- • acre site with extreme elevation changes, consisting of both high ground and wet swampy ground. Steve reviewed the amenities and the restrictions for development of the site. The following options were proposed: Concept A -Gravel or wood chip path connecting the east and west halves to trail, to outlot on 195th with a switch-back -Walking, nature watching, skiing -Play structure shown would require tree removal and located 600 feet from street • ConceptB -Same as Concept A,without play structure Concept C -Left as is for conservational purposes -May require seasonal maintenance to remove unwanted trees and weed species CHAIR ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE CONCEPT B AS PROPOSED BY STAFF FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAFAYETTE WOODS PARK. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 7.b.3. Mississippi Oaks 5th Addition Steve Wensman reviewed the concept for the Mississippi Oaks 5th Addition Park: - -Main focus on river -Gravel path looping around site with spur to Riverview Drive -Small identification sign at street with flowering shrubs - -Mowing of weedy grass and planting of shade grass around looped trail -Removable benches at river bank and picnic tables where there is some sun COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT PROPOSED BY STAFF FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI OAKS 5TH ADDITION PARK. COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. •