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VII. PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
( A. INTRODUCTION
The anticipated growth of the City during the next 20 years will dictate a need for
additional park and recreation areas. The City recognizes this need and also recognizes
many existing opportunities to create an appropriate park and recreation system of
which a trail system would be a part.
Large parcels of undeveloped land exist in areas surrounding the urbanized core. The
intent of this plan is to identify land which should be preserved for recreational
purposes as development takes place within the City.
B. GOALS
The following is a summary of the City's goals and objectives as they relate to parks and
• recreation.
1. GOAL: Encourage the development of a quality residential community which
retains a semi-rural atmosphere.
POLICIES:
• Continue the low-density residential development pattern through the use of
open space areas and the designation of buffer areas between non-compatible
land uses.
2. GOAL: Provide and maintain adequate and efficient levels of public services within
the community.
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POLICIES:
•Provide access to parks and other open spaces with active and passive recrea-
tional opportunities for residents in all age groups.
•Maintain and improve the city's existing public recreation facilities.
•Require developers of new residential areas to either dedicate public open
space or make a payment in lieu of dedication to the City's park improvement
fund.
3. GOAL: Develop,preserve and protect environmental resources, such as wetlands,
water bodies and their shorelines, within the area with respect to open space,
recreational uses,water and air quality and natural ecosystems.
POLICIES:
•Restrict development of shorelands,wetlands and drainage ways.
•Restrict alteration of natural contours and soils, and restrict removal of
natural vegetation.
•Preserve natural systems through acquisition, dedication or easements. •
•Require that development plans demonstrate a compatibility with natural
features and systems.
4. GOAL: Preserve,maintain and/or strengthen the cultural,social,historical,physical
and visual qualities unique to the community.
POLICIES:
•Reserve through purchase,easement,or dedication public access to wetlands,
waterways, lakeshore or other natural preservation areas.
•Work with other public and private agencies to identify,preserve and protect
sites of historical, architectural and cultural significance.
•Work with developer to preserve existing natural open space areas.
•Require that developers provide for buffer area between differing,non-com-
patible land use, whenever possible making use of the natural land charac-
teristics.
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• C. CURRENT STATUS
The City is endowed with significant recreational assets in the form of rivers and lakes.
The Mississippi River has long stretches of undeveloped land along its shores. This
land is conducive to development into parkland and trails for active and passive
recreational use. Also, Elk River north of Highway 10 and Lake Orono south of
Highway 10,provide opportunities for active and passive water related recreation.
The following is a summary of parks and associated facilities located within the City
(Figure 7-A).
1. Woodland Trails. Woodland Trails is approximately 160 acres of undeveloped land
recently acquired by the City.
2. Orono Park Orono Park is approximately 17 acres and has numerous facilities
including beach, softball field, volley ball court, children's playground equipment,
horseshoe pits, and a public boat launch.
3. Ridgewood Park Ridgewood Park is approximately 5 acres and is partially
• developed as a grass field. The City currently has plans to install children's playground
equipment and picnic tables.
4. Lions Park Lions Park is approximately 34 acres and has numerous facilities
including children's playground equipment,sand area,basketball court, and horseshoe
pits. The City has plans for adding an ice rink with a warming house, and an activity
field.
5. Jackson/Main Street. This park is approximately 1/2 acre and serves as the town
square. It is a passive recreation area with picnic tables.
6. Main Street and Fourth. This is approximately one acre of grass area maintained by
the City. It has no facilities on it.
7. Hillside Park. This is an 80 acre parcel which previously served as the city dump. It
is currently undeveloped and is designated for future park use.
8. School Campus. The school campus is approximately 145 acres and is owned and
controlled by the Independent School District Number 728.
9. Babcock State Park This is a 1/2 acre parcel on the south side of Highway 10 between
the Central Business District and Highway 101. It serves as a wayside rest area and has
• picnic tables and public access to the Mississippi River.
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10. Elk River Golf Course. This is an 18 hole private golf course open to the public. •
11. Pinewood This is a 9 hole private golf course open to the public.
12. County Fairgrounds. This is approximately 20 acres of fenced off land used for the
Sherburne County Fair.
13. Deerfield 2nd. This is approximately 20 acres of undeveloped wet soils and
marshlands.
14. Oak Knoll. This is undeveloped land of approximatelly 12 acres.
15. Baldwin. This is undeveloped land of approximately one acre.
16. Moldenhauer Park This is an undeveloped 1/2 acre parcel.
17. Kelley Farm. This is a privately owned property of approximately 160 acres. It is
currently held as an historic preservation site.
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D. PARK PLAN
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It is the City's desire to provide a variety of passive and sines to improve existing
and opportunities for its citizens. Therefore, the City
parks and develop new parks consistent with future overall arksgrowth pomrrns.P parks
items identified by the City include: 1) Neighborhood P
located to effectively serve the recreational needs of the population(see Table 7-A for
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r- . bicycles which effectively ties together existing and proposed human activity centers.
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Information Section). Features treams an rivers, abandoned abandoned railroad beds, and
areas,wetlands, shoreland o f lakes
areas of poor soil quality. Designated locations of parks on the Park Planvarre
generalized in nature and are subject to review as land develops including any area
parks north of County Road 33.
1. Neighborhood Parks. These are areas of intense recreatioannda neighborhood centers.
games, court games, playground equipment, skating rinks,
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2. Community Parks. These are areas of intense recreational ame typestof
fields and swimming pools. These parks should also include many of the
facilities as neighborhood parks because the geographic distribution of all
Community parks
requires a community park to serve a neighborhood function
are designated for Lions Park and Orono Park.
3. Area Wide Parks. These are areas of natural
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biking,camping,and trail use. These parks are intended areas of varying sizeldesignat d
of Elk River and surrounding area. There are four such
area wide parks. They include:
a. The river front area immediately south of the central business district. This land lies
within the floodplain and is currently undeveloped.
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b. A 160 acre parcel adjacent to and north of the Elk River Golf Course. The land is
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c. The former city dump which is 80 acres in size.
d. An area of 80 to 160 acres surrounding Eagle Lake in the northeastern quadrant of
the City.
4. Trails System. An important feature of the Park Plan is the integration of existing
and proposed recreation areas through the use of a trail system. The trail system
provides a series of loops through the City. This loop arrangement is designed to
provide access from residential neighborhoods to the park system with a minimum of
traffic conflict with motorized vehicles. Portions of the trail system will be developed
in conjunction with the expansion and development of various transportation corridors.
The backbone of the trails system is the abandoned Burlington Northern Railroad bed
which runs in a north-south direction from the Central Business District. Acquisition
of the railroad bed is a goal of the City since it is an important link to the integrated
trail system.
An important link in the trail system is the trail parallel to the Mississippi River. The
Mississippi River trail will provide an east-west access along the City's southern
boundary. •
Acquisition of lands for the parks and trails system is to be through land dedications
and purchase when funds are available.
E. NECESSARY ACTION l
1. Re-establish Park and Recreation Board. The role of the Park and Recreation
Board is to identify and analyze need for park and recreation facilities on a community
and neighborhood basis,and to establish priorities for phasing of capital improvements.
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2. Continue cooperative agreement with school district.
3. Establish budget for acquisition and improvements.
4. Designate park locations and trail corridors on City Map and Land Use Map.
5. Require land dedications or cash equivalents as property is developed.
6. Develop a plan to use the river for recreation,business, and entertainment.
7. Obtain ownership of railroad beds.
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CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR LOCAL RECREATION FACILITIES
MINI-PARK/PLAY AREA Specialized facilities that serve a concentrated or limited population
or specific group such as tots or senior citizens;may be in locations
such as apartment complexes,townhouse developments,or
commercial centers.
SERVICE AREA:Less than 1/4 mile.
SITE:Less than 1 acre.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK/
PLAYGROUND Area for intense recreational activities such as field games,court
games,crafts,apparatus area,skating,neighborhood centers.
SERVICE AREA: 1/2-1 mile radius to serve a population of 2,000
to 5,000.
r ' SITE: 10-25 acres.
E _ ATTRIBUTES: Physiography suited for intense development.
LOCATION: Proximity to schools.
COMMUNITY PARK/
PLAYFIELD Area for intense recreational facilities such as athletic fields and
swimming pools;could include neighborhood use.
SERVICE AREA: City wide
SITE: 25-20 acres.
ATTRIBUTES: Physiography suited for intense development.
LOCATION: Proximity to school and other public facilities,or
other community resources.
AREA WIDE Area of natural or ornamental quality for nature-oriented outdoor
recreation such as picnicking,boating,fishing,swimming,camping
and trail uses.
SERVICE AREA: City and surrounding area.
SITE: 50+ acres
ATTRIBUTES: Complete natural setting contiguous to water
bodies or water courses where possible.
LOCATION: Where natural resource occurs--particularly water.
LINEAR PARK(Trails,
corridors,parkways) Area developed for one or more varying modes of recreational travel
such as hiking,biking,snowmobiling,horseback riding,crosscountry
skiing,canoeing and-driving. Sufficient width to provide maximum
protection of resource and maximum use;sufficient length to
accomplish purpose.
SERVICE AREA: Utilize man made and/or natural linear resources
such as utility corridors,rights-of-way,drainage ways,bluff lines,
vegetation patterns and roads.
SITE: Where linear resource occurs.Link recreation facilities and
other community facilities.
HISTORIC PARK Area that preserves,maintains,and interprets buildings,sites,and
objects of historical and archaeological significance.
SITE: Sufficient area to encompass facility or resource
ATTRIBUTES: Historically significant;represents broad cultural,
political,economic,military,or social history;associated with
historical figure,architectural specimen,major archeological site,
large enough to protect all significant resources.
LOCATION: Where resource occurs;where event occurred.
SPECIAL USE Area providing specialized or single purpose recreational activities
such as golf course, nature center,marina,zoo,conservatory,
arboretum,display gardens,arena,gun club,and downhill ski area.
SITE: Specific standard applicable to desired use.
ATTRIBUTES: Appropriate to particular special use.
LOCATION: Within park reserve or regional park except for water
• access sites,steep slopes for skiing,and Noerenberg Floral Display
Gardens.
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--Provides for the overall planning, management, and
administrative activities of the park facilities. Included is
the preparation and distribution of information regarding the
acquisition and development of facilities.
--Provides for the maintenance and improvement of park and
recreational facilities, including grounds and park buildings.
The program includes the maintenance of skating rinks, athletic
fields and community parks.
1989 BUDGET COMPARED TO 1988 BUDGET
This departmental budget calls for expenditures in the amount of
$47,700. This is a $4,200 or 8% decrease from the adopted 1988
budget. The most significant reason for this decrease is the
reallocation of street department staff time. In 1988, the
parks department contained 15% of the total street crew time.
In 1989, it is reduced to 10% and the other 5% of the street
crew time is placed within the Recreation Budget. This is being
done in an effort to show a more accurate reflection of where
the City street crew spends its time. The rest of the budget
contains only minor increases. The Capital Outlay expenditure
of $5,000 is for the General Fund portion of the Woodland Trails
Park annual payments.
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49 PARKS
1986 1987 1988 1989
ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED PROPOSED
PERSONAL SERVICES $9,994 $11,389 $29,750 $24,000
SUPPLIES AND CHARGES 1,492 2,493 9,850 10,500
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4, 155 7,570 7,200 8, 100
OTHER CHARGES 3,566 0 100 100
CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 1, 160 5,000 5,000
$19,207 $22,612 $51,900 $47,700
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PERSONAL SERVICES
Regular Salaries (10%) $18,300
Overtime Salaries (10%) 0
Part Time Salaries (107.) 500
Employee Pensions (107..) 2, 150
Employee Insurance (10%) 3,050 $24,000
SUPPLIES AND CHARGES
Operating Supplies 8,500
Motor Fuel=.
Lubricants 2.000 10,500
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
Publishing °z Printing 100
Equipment Rental 3,000
Other Rental 5,000 8, 100
OTHER CHARGES
Conferences ?< School=_ 100 100
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Land
5,000 $5,000
$47,700
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50 RECREATION
--Most of this fund is a direct transfer to the school sponsored
Community Education Department which provides for the operation
of a variety of participative recreational activities either on
an organized or ad hoc basis.
1989 BUDGET COMPARED WITH 1988 BUDGET
This departmental budget has undergone a major revision from the
adopted 1988 budget. In 1988, the City only showed the net
recreation expenses. This number was supplied to the City from
the Community Education Department. Additionally, the 1988
budget contained $3 ,000 for Ice Hockey Arena expenditures, as
needed.
For the first time, the 1989 budget shows the gross Community
Education expense, softball expenses, Street crew time and
Capital Outlay expenses.
The 1989 Recreation budget calls for expenditures in the amount
of $89,000. This is a $57 ,000 increase over the adopted 1988
budget. The 1989 budget contains 5% of the total street crew
time. This time is to be spent on the grooming of cross country
ski trails, the maintenance of the softball complex and the
installation of playground equipment. The supplies and charges
contains softball maintenance expenses. The Contractural
Services has $6,000 for a consultant to work with the Recreation
Board in the development of a comprehensive plan. Contractural
Services also includes the hockey expense for the Ice Arena and
the gross Community Education expenses. The Capital Outlay item
is the annual payment for the Softball Complex lighting
system.
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^ 1986 1987 . 1988 1989
ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED PROPOSED
PERSONAL SERVICES $0 $0 $0 $12,000
SUPPLIES & CHARGES 0 0 0 6,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 27,550 28,500 31,500 61,300
CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 0 0 9,700
$27,550 $28,500 $31,500 $89,000
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PERSONAL SERVICES
Regular Salaries (5%) $9, 150
Part Time Salaries (5%) 250
Employee Pensions (5%) 1, 100
Employee Insurance (5%) 1,500 $12,000
SUPPLIES AND CHARGES
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Miscellaneous 500 6,000
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
Professional Services 6,000
Hockey Program 3,000
Community Education 52,300 61,300
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Equipment 9,700 9,700
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_." .00101 SHERBURNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
_ 13122 First Street
/51 R'M' I3ECKER, MINNESOTA 55308
N 261.4550 253-6623 441-1880 263-6699
PRESS RELEASE: EXHIBIT OPENING AT SHERBURNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PARKS: THE CHANGING SHAPE OF PUBLIC SPACE
For Immediate Release: MfItai .241 I4$/
Contact: Mary Nemec @ numbers above
The fads and fancies of city park planning are graphically illustrated
in Parks: The Changing Shape of Public Space, a traveling, photographic
exhibit from the Minnesota Historical Society. The exhibit opens on
• April 4, at the Sherburne County Historical Society, in Becker. And
is on view Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm, through May 8.
Over forty reproductions of photographs, maps, and etchings from the
collections of the Minnesota Historical Society provide a glimpse into
the leisure-time settings and activities of city-dwellers in an age before
the automobile changed recreation. Park planning, like clothing and
architecture has had its fads and fashions. During the nineteenth
century a "natural" look replaced the formal, "classical" style of
• landscape design popular in earlier decades. Meandering pathways,
circular pools, and scenic vistas simulated a rural setting within the
city. Today, the "modern" look of concrete has come into style, reflecting
changes in our attitudes and activities. The exhibit explores these changes
in public taste and landscape design through photographs and etchings
dating from the turn of the century.
School and other groups are always welcome. To arrange a visit by your group,
please call 261-4550, 253-6623, 441-1880. There is no charge to visit the
museum.
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