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4 „,„,.../„.„ 4/ • MASTER PARK AND RECREATION PLAN DRAFT 4.4 4Relfililli 44 4 ,4111fgl ft:ft4i4 "4 III* sr iir '{'P •0..Y "': f.SS L rifig _._.qq T�l�`�J'�17,3 } .r. ers4 ,,�.,�i? .r'l eir*1 4y;;72,u fR Y' - 7<-Hi. • - Iir \ilk 2** ''. / ''', • w-... ;;� :a L ; 1 % • / 1` "?,.: City of Elk I ' • . ,, . Iver ,, . NOVEMBER 1995 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE The Master Park and Recreation Plan will provide the City of Elk River with a detailed framework for the orderly growth and development of their Park and Recreation System. The rapid growth that has been experienced by the City of Elk River in the 1980's is expected to continue through the 1990's and beyond. As more people are attracted to Elk River because of its rural character, open space and natural beauty, preserving the things that make up the high "quality of life" in the City will become more difficult. The residents of Elk River are clearly concerned with parks and recreation opportunities. The survey of residents that was completed indicates very high demand for park facilities and very high participation in recreation program. The City of Elk River has made substantial progress in providing for the present and future recreational needs of its residents. The City has improved facilities at Orono Park, Lions Park, and Woodland Trails Park, and has acquired significant land for future parks and trails. Major recreation facilities have been built on the school 111 campus,the Oak Knoll Athletic Complex, and the Orono softball field complex. The City recognizes,however, that continued population growth will require that more land dedicated to parks will need to be acquired, more park and recreation facilities will need to be developed and existing natural resources will need to be preserved. In areas of the City that are under continued development pressure, it becomes essential that the City proceed in a timely manner to identify and acquire key properties for future park and recreation facilities. The City of Elk River is committed to providing for the park and recreation needs of the residents. The Master Park and Recreation Plan is an important step in providing a Park and Recreation System that meets those needs. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Master Park and Recreation Plan is a continuation of the planning effort that was started with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan outlined the following goals and objectives for parks and recreation in the City of Elk River. 1. GOAL Encourage the development of a quality residential community which retains a semi-rural atmosphere. •'. 5 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. POLICIES • Create and maintain a trail system that allows for safe pedestrian movements throughout the City and provide access to parks and other open spaces with active and passive recreational opportunities for residents in all age groups. • Maintain and improve the city's existing public recreation facilities. • Require developers of new 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 forests, 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 developers to preserve existing natural open space areas. • Require that developers provide for buffer area between differing, non compatible land use, whenever possible making use of the natural land characteristics. et 6 1 INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS • CITY CHARACTERISTICS The City of Elk River is located 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis at the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 169, approximately midway between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. The City is located in the southeast corner of Sherburne County and serves as the County Seat. Since merging with the township in 1978, the City expanded to an area of 44 square miles and has a current population of approximately 13,000 people. Lr�n , wry, U� } J' .. t lr �J h t , `• � r J L 1 �} \ fJ J :•,..:,..,_;.,,,...,:::.-,:.::,,,:-2,„...4„-..._ l ' ELK fj y K �. = RIVER r, . \ ;,-,..7----...._ s\ f�i 1 !� -- 'YF':N •—,.: a :::1T!ES 1 MAP B-1.1 ELK RIVER LOCATION MAP Settlement of Elk River began in 1848 and was followed by platting of the town in 1856. The proximity to both the Elk and Mississippi Rivers offered effective corridors to transport grain and timber, while also supplying power to run milling operations. The City grew rapidly during the railroad boom of the late 1800's when three major rail lines were built through town. This emphasis on transportation enabled Elk River to develop as a trading and supply center for farmers throughout Sherburne County. The City then grew slowly until the 1940's when larger cities began to expand, while smaller towns suffered. Elk River was no exception. It wasn't until the 1970's that the City began to again grow due to increased mobility allowing people to enjoy the metropolitan amenities • while living in the rural atmospheres of cities like Elk River. 7 Elk River is currently experiencing significant development pressure for all types of land use. The rapid growth of new single family home construction has brought an increased demand for commercial facilities, as well as transportation systems, school systems and City services. The new residential development is primarily comprised of young families with children, which places increased demands on the park and recreation systems. The City of Elk River is characterized by a rich diversity of rolling hills, wetlands, streams and rivers, deciduous hardwoods and open farmland and prairies. It is a landscape that was carved by glacial runoff some 13,000 years ago, leaving behind areas of lakes, sand and gravel deposits and fertile topsoils. The wide variety of topographic and geologic conditions support an abundant mix of plant communities and wildlife. It is an ecological system that is fragile and demands a sensitive approach to development, as well as a need for preservation of key natural areas. REGIONAL CONTEXT The Regional Context Map shows the City of Elk River in relationship to the regional park facilities in the area. The Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge lies 15 miles northwest of downtown Elk River and encompasses some 31,000 acres. The Refuge is predominantly a wetland with some hiking trails and draws visitors from the Metro Region as well as surrounding local 110 communities. Sherburne County currently does not have a county park system. The adjacent counties of Anoka and Hennepin have well developed county park systems, while Wright County has a park system with limited development. The Elk Creek Park Reserve in Hennepin County northwest of Osseo, is the most frequently used regional park for Elk River . residents. Twin Lakes County Park in Anoka County is located on the eastern edge of Elk River, approximately 5 miles from the downtown area. 8 I Map B-1.2 • (9 . I • I i,\, MILLE -1 BENTON CO. I LACS I I y 1i FOLEY o C O. A ' PRINCETON CA :-IDG ST. CLOUD NOM ` f --'= SHERBURNE NATLI ISAN I CO. (I - WILDLIFE REFUGE 1 SHERB�11EMCO."Nu .4 I ND DUNE! SATE FOREST aE 9\\-\,_ R�vlR ijT3s 9� LAKE "- GEORGE -_ 4-4.ii--,.._ ELK RIVER 0 - \ ''' ___ C . ;;_- __ RUM RIVER _--_ TWIN CENTRAL - = I LAKES CARLOS AVERY WILDLIFE a NOKA CO. MANAGEMENT AREA • r`�. Q I . Gr 1 ANOKA BUFFALO CROW-HASSON • `*• I PARK RESERV \ RICE CREEK ELM CREEK �\CHAW OF LAKE WRIGHT C O, PARK RESER E - L. REBECCA E':: :.3::'�::: is :•::•::• . :: ........... PARK M.T. BAKER :;• p:;:ii:ii::s::::iiii§ii:i:. i:>>i:<ii:ii:iiiii i::ii: RESERVE PARK ::f::;:;:;:i:;::;i:=:i::iix:::i2i:i:'.i::::;:::;+::% RESERVE:i�:�:� �;��:'•.�'�:%�%'':`�::i:i:�ii:�i:: it 777:777iiiiiiingEiiinggieli geRingeiiiin H E N L .......„4„,„,...., ,q„, ...........„ ... MAP B-1.2 � `::..••.:;•;:•;:•<:::;.:.>;:;.::.;:.;:.>;;:.:>:.:z:i::i MENO REGIONAL ---------------------- CONTEXT MAP `'` • n 012 5 10 25 MILES lir 9 EXISTING PARK SITES Elk River has approximately 566 acres of City owned park land including two large, undeveloped wooded parcels, two developed Community Parks, one area wide park and many other undeveloped sites ranging from a 1/2 acre lot to a 5.5 mile segment of an abandoned railroad corridor. Elk River also has approximately 576 acres of non-City owned land that is recreation related. This land includes two golf courses, the school grounds, the county fairgrounds, a small State Wayside Rest, and a large historic farm. The existing park sites are shown on the following map, which labels existing City owned parks with numbers and non-City owned sites with letters. ) 10 IkL ! % d Pi mm_fir_ N.ci � ti1:. � o 1111111 a m'- aikTe . q:,. Q__,...,j,01 .4)1‘,.......1..../2. '216 . C.? '111 \;111111:1b1{11:111MEI lET''',:9 ti'r.El VQ'' eon - l�JLi2li411111 n'Nka tq Vi-. ° ML_ -WTI ..•• I 10'41::il 0,4/4 ? .411, _Ma '''. ____-..14,•-:--w I:i..Wil,i]iiiEE; - ar jeAr.cci\-'''. 4.:‘,......P, -\, ir e,.i.L..:....4;',V.:,\f-, L:1101 v;i1-N -ILII :Ce:-Iiii 1 t MO_ a :-I.A.:ir--7-zz- ,I=41— i..,.., r• I vo io, _. , LIU- • in ' r „...,,„ ... 1000N, i N, , .4. , , 0 1 ..._ .2 , __,.., „ cs,. _. .........._„,-----,.......111 .. ...., „, "1" . „. ti..\, ',„.i. ,_ _____-------------'--- --L-" f&.4'ft.'"Niti\ — il 11 li 1 11 11 11 1 1 1 ! 11 11 11 1 ll 1 il ! 1 11 1 11 ! li 1 1 1 1 ! 1 1 1 11 a 1 /1 11 il 1 1 ! 1---'" VT. \\1.\ City Parke _ Non-City Facilitlee _ �� ,—,..____________,I, . ,®-- \\ I. BAL,DWIN PARK A. BABCOCK STATE WAYSIDE PARK MAP B-1.3 �' _ „" 2. BARR/NOTON PARK B. COUNTY FAIRGROUND 3. QTY HALL PARK C. ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB 'A+' 1 �11i `� ` - 4. COUNTRY CROSSING PARK D. HANDKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXISTING PARKS AND 1 „,, io . �\ E. KELLY FARM (HISTORIC) RECREATION SYSTEM ``, S. DEERFIELD 2ND PARK F. MEADOWVALE SCHOOL 8. DEERFIELD 4TH PARK NOVEMBER ,.� k \ G. PINEW000 GOLF COURSE \ \ 7. ELK HILLS PARK r H. SCHOOL CAMPUS (VANOENBERGE AND SAUK J. HIGHS yry —� I bm- 8. HARRIS ISLAND PARK AND ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH) I I I 9. HILLSIDE PARK City of 10. JACKSON AND MAIN STREET Elk r II. LIONS PARK Iver -� � �'\� 12. MEADOW PARK - 1 mg- 13. MEADOWVAIE HEIGHTS PARK I —c¢ \ \ �_ 14. MOLDENHAUER PARK -= �_ 15. NORTH TERRACE TOT LOT I ..i�:`•�"•'.''it' �` 16. OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC FIELDS t I .� ` 17. ORONO PARK 10�°, ' o 18. RAILROAD TRAIL t 11 II -1101/ -- •�. >ral- 19. RIDGEWOCO EAST PARK € "'-um •` b _NM "m- 20. TOP OF THE WORLD PARK ( I - >m- • 21. 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PPPPPPP PPPPPPPP Mayo . -/ Ai 6907 • EXISTING PARK FACILITIES •) The existing park facilities are shown on the following table, which shows existing City owned park facilities numbered 1 through 21 and non-City owned park facilities lettered A through H. 4 _b N 0 IfE m v hyhs u .L O 0 :vd C O d O Of Y O O _3 0 m 4c O Cl- G = 7O-- ` O O -0 ti 0 C s _ 10 tib v O fY ti2ivjOO ,1) J - m -. [ E odm d Park Name n: 7 '0 o O a o y a ; ti Li' ti m m g z z in City Owned Parks 1 1 Baldwin Park X X X - 2 2/3 Barrington Park X 3 3 City Hall Park X 4 7 Country Crossings Park X X 5 20 Deerfield 2nd Park P X X 6 2 Deerfield 4th Park X X X X X 7 2/3 Elk Hills Park X 8 12 Hams Island Park R X X 9 80 Hillside Park X 10 1/2 Jackson&Main St.Park X X - 11 34 Lion's Park XX 4 X X XX P X X X 2 2 X 12 1/4 Meadow Park • 13 40 Meadowvale Heights Park X X X 14 1/2 Moldenhauer Park 15 1/4 North Terrace Park X 16 11 Oak Knoll Athletic Complex X X X X P X X X 3 2 2 17 45 Orono ParkBall Field Complex X X 3 XX X X L X X X X X X X X 5 3 18 73 Railroad Trail X 19 5 Ridgewood East Park X X X 1 1 X 20 50 Top of the World Park X X 21 164 Woodland Trails Park X X X P X :X X 1Non-City Owned Parks A 12 Baback State Wayside Rest X X X R X X X — B 20 County Fair Grounds X X X X C 160 Elk River Country Club X X D 10 Hanke School X XX X X X E 160' Kelly Farm .. X X R' X X r 39 Meadowvale School X X X G 20 Pinewood Golf Course X X H 145 School Campus X X X X X 5 9 15 2 9 INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS OF PARK SITES The existing park sites are described in the following section which lists each park and provides information on classification, ownership, description, facilities, possible future facilities and issues. Also included in this section are site plans of existing conditions at each park site with analysis 41)) comments. 12 0) EXISTING PARK ANALYSIS CITY OWNED SITES h 13 BALDWIN PARK MAP KEY: 1 s ) CLASSIFICATION: Playlot/Neighborhood Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Baldwin Park is a 1 acre site. The park is bound on three sides by multi-unit housing and acts essentially as a courtyard for the apartments. FACILITIES: , • , - ,r .4,1 ,, „ `- 1 - Playground Equipment -. • I j a; -1--- -......_ i ems; - B it / � ; 1 POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: �� J%`,�/'� Wit? _71 - Picnic Area -l., i e rr' - Benches �.J _hrt..' -1 . - Lighting 1"TL,`'� k ( L !. +7 �1 I ,r b' . r 1 1NI �` - r: : ' 1 ISSUES: �-'"� ` , - ,`�`,�.= .� `.?�r ��`�1 L.' - Access and Parking _' � - "' " 4r.1. .'4, �j �'p r: T ray-,„ ,.. (/` - Maintenance0. ! F c,. 1, \ ,, . .c'if i \'``1-4.,,N1 i ' • 14 • BALDWIN PARK MAP B-2.1 FIFTH STREET THIS PARR IS SMALL AND \ \ .3-42.i)4. a SURROUNDED BY APARTMENTS 0 u. w $ ACCESS IS VIA t, 0) \ . .., 'S\\ PRIVATE PROPERTY 0 ,5, i. N 70 :: _ SANDBOX WITH 4 V :; ` _' ! PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT \ iilk,\ -, I i s 10 It W9 N \ tS) \ €3 \ \ GRAPHIC SCALE .w ss w. sss ... 0 15 BARRINGTON PARK MAP KEY: 2 0) CLASSIFICATION: Playlot/Neighborhood Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Barrington Park is a 2/3 acre site. The park is located in a residential area with commercial areas nearby. FACILITIES: , ,.� � l,,.,, ii J 7 `- - Parking � • .-1---L�>` t Q - Playground Equipment -�'I ';_ / �- - 1 �.� I / s / \ i ..,i : / /l�f •1 L,,,_\ ! r 4 s '-- 11111) POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES. - . •.),....-,:•,\ cr - Benches - S - Lighting ��1 � ..-�,e,,�-i - Walks r `=. , �` y: 1� 1 S•,., .•r to \ : , 6 , ‘c_,, , \- - Maintenance ,V--.+ ' N 1 ) . . ::;..... : io. 16 BARRINGTON PARK • MAP B-2.2 THIS SMALL PARK IS LOCATED IN A DENSELY DEVELOPED AREA .a_wsPUCE,.• \ • •. tio. :1 t 101 ki41. .(4' b ••• \ \ ' - 4( 1 `... - , ,..... 4 ,- �D .. _ t_ .,.,, s ._, 0 _ v,..9•9 2 -, \ .: 111V Ilk 'LACE .: — 7- \ Z 5 4 Y::_— .5_ _ BASKETBALL COURT G � t },_ a AND PLAYGROUND R� 4-----/- 1541 \ ' EQUIPMENT• 10 t ,4732' C CC \ \„: t\ ALIBUES E a .. t 44 *' p ' m IT MAY BE POSSIBLE 1 9,G -Ili � p� TO ACQUIRE ADJACENT t , 4 VACANT PROPERTY TO 1 1 � St t9 '\ + 144• 'I I ENLARGE THIS PARK 1 g 7 . W J _ _ _ • GRAPHIC SCALE w i•N T i ( sr 7 ) 144 0.-'; 17 fb CITY HALL PARK MAP KEY: 3 CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: City Hall Park is a 3 acre undeveloped site. The site is currently an open grassy area adjacent to the City Hall site. FACILITIES: r �`` � !, � # ••••,- \ leu::-;-- 71C--: - Trail Link `i " •4'---L i ' - 1 �.-1_ 1 1 `� w ' I I k POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: I�' ��?..t.t_0 �� acs-- • �� ( - ' Tennis Courts - ° i '- - Neighborhood Flower Garden '1T if I �` - Athletic Fields �`. .. ..' '- L - �' - 7-; \ ~ -� i .� . �` / :7-1 . I' '- .710? .'t. - - ..r -)Arq----4-17, . ISSUES. raft..-'..:.....-;,-**4-tNk.-4, ..-,� �� ,. - Neighborhood Concerns — . Y. a'1. - 'A:;.: ' -C,-- - Lighting/Noise ��` --/%; ` r,, i 1,, • .'c'1 Itt 0 18 • } CITY HALL PARK MAP B-2.3 ORONO LAKE THIS UNDEVELOPED PARK ORONO ' COULD BE TENNIS COURTS OR A NEIGHBORHOOD FLOWER GARDEN. DEVELOPMENT MUST BE SENSITIVE TO SURROUNDING CITY HALL RESIDENTS. LAKE LAK A MON ADDITION ORONO sh.14 0 ---- ..•::::::::'::•••:•:••••••••••••:•:•:•:•:•::•••••••••••:•:::::•:•:•:::-, g ' / i ORONO // 183rd AVENUE ` . L (RAPrac szx= r , tINMETI 1101 19 I" COUNTRY CROSSINGS PARK MAP KEY: 4 CLASSIFICATION: Conservancy Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Country Crossings is a 7 acre site with significant native old growth woods. The site is currently developed with trails that take advantage of the natural setting. FACILITIES: =` � c,- ) v ti\.... , � ; i f Wil 'V �- , - Trails r L. •k /' �,,..' c .(/kmsn I L-A?"--4POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: ---- f, .1/ E� — \ 410 _ Picnic Area ,,,,--1\s., c ; ...[..„ - Skating _- z.r n . - Additional Trails LF t ,�> , ./H—N...°4-'1, ISSUES: �— `-��:, r ;� .. �l � ,` \-. +1-'---` • - Lighting for Skatingl `\ afq- Maintenance ft' <V I AJS ,,; IlLk NI i :—..k____1 Ni It 20 •) COUNTRY CROSSINGS PARK MAP B-2.4 THIS PARK SHOULD BE DEVELOPED POSSIBLE SKATING AREA, BUT IN A MANOR THAT TAKES ADVANTAGE DEVELOPMENT MUST BE SENSITIVE OF THE OLD GROWTH WOODS WHILE TO ADJACENT RESIDENCES. 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FACILITIES: ' -- •\1 � : 1 `_ 1 None -- .. •-7--- ''+f i r - •� k -f o I^ POSSIBLE FUTURr/0E FACILITIES: `�--,111 �f /�,,t , : , /4t4 -L-‘ 4( - Interpretive Signs/Overlooks �;< L �f' ; c � to- - Trails - -i ' t. l` ' Tr � -' f., , � ISSUES: - . 1 ,,, ,, ., h' /.-\_� `04 t - Runoff control to maintain the ' ° .044r—, ' (-� '' j health of the wetland. "`\:-W 777,_• f i''• 1 `L i 1 ' � fir-- =-- I \:1 --cf IV ' . I 40) 22 •' DEERFIELD 2nd PARK MAP B-2.5 • �L11 Moog�i.. a e ' i:nm - - .:.vt a .:.:... - --- THE WETLAND IS I _. ' . �.. ,..... 1 -. : VUNERABLE TO II ATION 1 II 2 l S�'r �': FROM PERIMETER • . ' * ::::.L.-..—•.:f::::':::.::.... ::f•.. DEVELOPMENT. 0 � 3 tm( , :•• r{: RUNOFF INTO THE ..: .�.. :,: s 'r.. ': SITE SHOULD BE e I • a tip:::••::::.:::::::: :> ::? A FILTERED THROUGH ,: -1--_- ------_"l ?: :.:.:. :.:. :::: : .: .:.:: : A VEGETATIVE BUFFER s : , - °:':.:.::•:•:-::•:•:•::•::•::•::_1 .a ;, ...,.... hi ,-:(;.::::::::::::.:.::::::::.:..:.:..:.:.:::::.::::::::.::.:4:1.!. .. • i X.:!i ft ;. t. 1.:':•*:::::::':'::::::::::::•:•:•:.::::::............:.:.:.:::............./ J 1, trig '' , � �,: °' d • ;:::' THIS SITE IS ..r j ? 8$ ' ��°...::::*;:::::•.:..:......*:::::*:**:::.:*.: : : : :.•::.••:•:.•:• ., is _ CURRENTLY -.., :: ,•..� . SUPPORTING A ,;=��_� �� E'' } HEALTHY WETLAND. ... .-�.::.••,:•.•.•:• :• :. MINIMAL DEVELOP— �f, .:...,---.y, :►: MENT SHOULD OCCUR. a - ' . , Ori e,:::.1` 3 I 'I____rT2,, it( '41.4,,.'t 7:. €,-- E :cs-(:.::::::.:.:.:.:.:.:.:: 14. g r..i _: !/f . �1� :a-h .%AtA. ..¢oa i'�:iY I/ i n �!� Q %l h. K i N L. ;� r. • 13 .e 1 1. :y: i' .41:11,7: L•- I� POSSIBLY AN i ,i ce j: i. , '''\' ..411t,:b*'-: i. ..:::: ��.. "r"► a, INTERPRETIVE - c"... °-\' % ?,1/ ;.:::SB a,'.,Z :18 •/ TRAIL BOARDWALK 11 .10 RALE 1,1/E(T �� ' \`' •gip •.' i ..1"..:0 MD 100 .00 `b. <.�`� . SOO •--....-._;_,.poNipt.,..._„,..„_.,...__ •.,f H\:- ,r_ ..,,.197!____. .e-r_ 19' 7!_JVF.N.M. s 23 DEERFIELD 4th PARK MAP KEY: 6 0 '' CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood Park OWNER. City of Elk River DESCRIPTION• Deerfield 4th is a 2 acre site. The site is on a steep slope with a drainage pond at the base of the slope. There is some flat land at the top of the hill with a few deciduous trees. . FACILITIES.• - Parking ( L �, - Playground Equipment /i' 'If' r. - Sliding Hill - "`-.� ?� ; h --t ` �)\r/, � r— \ ' : tiQ`- POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES.ill) ; -- :;aa--2,1 se. - Skating 4 i t --(1 sb'Atj1,r- ( ' •I '''F.:.\' 1. 1 �'Y/',."..)` Z� [, 1.\ - }_ ISSUES: _„c .` '`-. .,, " l'. A- t - None ,~ _- IP . c-'I 10 24 DEERFIELD 4th PARK . MAP B-2.6 THIS PARK IS DEv1LOPED INTO A FUNCTIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK THAT IS IN KEEPING WITH '1'Hi: CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD N89 26t o N89.26'.192ND AVENUE NW 60.00 66.0/•. . szo, — Q `oio•., 1 JJ JJ ' Q O V 1'�O 0 G^ 'CI Q 0 ' k N3 Cn J [1.'owQ� -,07Cl y • (A4 Z7 O c .84`5°s1N- -• _ 60t£_ -�-,f :::• THIS SITE HAS 4 " ::: :`:: ` `: PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT :::::::::::::::::: ._ \ '' ';::; AN) A SLIDING HILL : :::: :•.:: o\.:. �1 ,ATHATTARESADVANTAEm:' : : : •. • � OF 'rte STEEP SLOPE HERE. Tal PONDING 21 k �=` •: : :� •::"` : :: AREA BE . :•:K::: .'." -:_� ' TREATED COULD AN :;: :: ..:.: AMENITY o a: :..... . •'q;`s V ,JJ JJ : ax;,:;'::::•: 9 I�"� GRAPHIC SCALE IN 'err ,..I !OINIIIimistwo1 0 JO /00 200 200 400 25 0) ELK HILLS PARK MAP KEY: 7 CLASSIFICATION: Playlot/Neighborhood Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION. Elk Hills Park is currently an undeveloped, wooded, 2/3 acre site. FACILITIES: 117-7t•<1 t :, J `_ .1 7- None `� I ;moi ' --� • ;..�_1 1—)/ .• . . 1 i • _ �, k_ 1 vi' , T" POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: %`;��F \ .1 �eik it�----- �r !?•�.1 Via---7 0 - Picnic Area -,: \ –Q r , - Playground Equipment _ ``4.�� Z: 5 �_o � } '� `-� ( Y �y - Trail Connection ; �, � ..`•• S ISSUES: • ; + I ' r' i.. t ,'ftp � u -+' si c• - Parking �' s' - 1+�. , - Maintenance ;� • �- w, �, o ('` o'‘ ---cif 1! 410) 26 . ELK HILLS PARK • MAP B-2.7 THIS PARK IS CURRENTLY AN UNDEVELOPED WOODED SITE. .0 DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PARK o / o, SHOULD BE SENSITIVE TO THEIn N CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. , , � k O ° e sg ELK LANE N ".) ; 207s.3 o o co 9 �° 0 1, lilk 9°24...711" . 660.44----- -- a_ °5c ------- -/-2-,,- 0 — — iso.00— —, '•`.''•:7. :010.:^::::..., 40.0 7 0 N g 1 00 ,. 0 a/Z_ '' y? 9_57/ I a"' C3 7J OO ..: ' •c'•b:O•..' .......¢9.04 , «_ 94.04 0 ', ` �, c t r 1x N Vr ELK HILLS DRIVE ;+ �0 0,9.68 1 , 0 27 0) HARRIS ISLAND PARK MAP KEY: 8 CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood/Conservancy Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Harris Island Park is an undeveloped parcel of 12 acres. The land is heavily wooded with evergreen and deciduous trees and fronts a section of the Elk River. FACILITIES: 11 j t ` i - None 7-1'K: --_L___Z 1 { x rt e. fes., `' POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: -�,, '4./1 r- `� } L_,g,.--•\ ti 0 - Trails - �� ' i - Picnicking _ J t j ....i .c.. ; - Playground Equipment 1---�=, vtc � ._ 1 a9.a.�,., - Canoeing ; � .4, '.� -._i -r i - Fishing = ' _ ^p . , =- f/........e..1., . lir4,,,, ISSUES. • �. - ,:- ! �� t -..=...- ---: ;gig I •M t� i.." <r-- - Possible Acquisition of ==`r� / • ,- - Parcel Southwest of Site. ` �, , ,� .P , - River Access Development sR; .. 28 HARRIS ISLAND PARK �, MAP B-2.8 ACCESS TO THIS PARK WILL REQUIRE A BRIDGE ACROSS THE ELK RIVER . cPN, / w \ °"` W CrI tvx w 190 112 CIRCLE :.: \ r��E • ILK Iowa.l. sciaa \ . . I I 2 ' .7 0 : rns I \ \ •.:••••••••V•A... ..... '1'H.t; MAJORITY it • : dt3EE'# ::::: OF THE PARK � I IS IN THE —I t _ FLOOD PLAIN. iw AMENITIES WILLI I� HAVE TO BE ; icn . . .:::: / FLOOD TOLERANT ;cid / ,..•.- ••••••.::::::::::::::::.•::-.- ••-....-.....:......:„.................... .. ELK RIVER I an= 3:• C cR.A C s! N • 29 .N HILLSIDE PARK MAP KEY: 9 CLASSIFICATION: Area-Wide Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION Hillside Park is an 80 acre parcel of rolling, wooded land located southeast of downtown Elk River about a mile. The woodland is predominantly mature deciduous trees ranging from Maples to Oaks. FACILITIES: - None �• ; L� / C' POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: s`\a/�``.,f�, L,��t t �. .Ii 4�_ -e ---/ - Walking/Hiking Trails �.��- - �'� i� c Biking Trails J ; , • `°i7- . )..L.,... 6,--- -- Interpretive Center -t. `LI I tt �` - Picnickin ' ,`- -" . `.4 " g t_ "—\ 1 : -�-i i - Camping ~� -�-� �,�; , i" i-N,_ - Parkin . . i*-- . ,' 71-k .,itttil, '.. \ ' ' 'C:-. . 1 1'. , r-.4x.,7,..7%, ..) .!:. Aanr.,ail ./ (.,‘,..' °; 1 . ISSUES. ,: 11 •- Dump-site Cleanup � J ! ' �., - Entrance and Parking •1` . - ...:ci - Testing for Contaminants ;; at Dump Site It? 30 HILLSIDE PARK MAP B-2.9 Iii 1 iril-7 s,.. I THIS PARK COULD BE EXPANDED - BY AQUISITION OF ADJACENT, I . VACANT, WOODED LAND. )411iiii\ —.-... I SA P•\,\ I I ,.';`;•• %.,,.. ',.i. 4 .•:.;.\',',,\,, .‘ 1,•:.-21 ,• • — I 1 I 0 y,•,\ 'L:L ,,/ : :i:::::4! ":" hill I 4 I 1 ...I.L \l''::‘• I The utility R.O.W. : ..--•••:.:::.:::: - ••• g• Clean up of old city 1 # 7,,-'.::::-:-:-:•:•::•:•:•?:•...._v * it i ;:,• '::::::::•:••••:::•:-::::::::;":,f si • I could provide an E•/ ::::: :ik*:•:•:•:•" 1111 a • dump site in north end i :.:.:.:•:-:•:.:.:.::::::•-•••••••• - • I east/west trail4:: :::: ::::ip: : -*-, ' i ,.::::-:44..--:-:•::'?? :-I ' • of park could be a . g :.:: .::::.:.:•:•:.::. •• - i, •. - i corridor .:::::. ....,: •:c . ilk ,. ...... future issue ......,:..•.•••••••• ........................•. ,:,:,:,:,:,: ::,:,::::,..: ----- .MODED ,. „ . . I , L_-____.t..::.:-: 01.:•••• ......,"'c , k ••— .i.:.: X . ... ••••• :•:•:::-. iv;::::::::::::::: ,, ---- '..• • I '71s't, ‘ s• .tv ' • ': .• Orr...AKITA 11/. 1 . iLAW .N.‘:\ 441k.ws. 1 ,...1„. c../..„: -._. Aaluilint __ ,. 1... ::'12110111 • : . a I f I 1 A is north/parksouth trail through 1 - '. •••••;',, : -I "\. \ . 1 i thwould connect ... ..1. two collector streets, 1 County Road #12 and ,. I i • . _ I 175th Avenue. .., • al . • 1 1 l, r- . ..\\• • ‘.• 31 I" JACKSON/MAIN ST. PARK MAP KEY: 10 CLASSIFICATION: Special Use OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION. Jackson/Main is a %2 acre site located in the heart of downtown Elk River. The site was the original town square and once held a bandstand. Recently, needs for additional downtown parking converted the site substantially to parking. FACILITIES: t - ; - Parking L .. _T t - Picnic Tables —1-. '`x A� — r ' - 0-� ,._ i�1/• a / I i I -\ _ POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: 1��' 1.yjtF [ .4, _.- lit ,6( ,_- - Benches J 1/ i �� , - Special Monuments '7 - Tie Into Riverwalk ; i .- \--:\ / ' .. , R +. t iti VT-ill ' " ', ' iISSUES.. _ tANSA' c, - :;` - Restoration of Park and Bandstand ;, ;'i; cj J Parkin .��:-� 4 ' r^ j��,i \\i, . \ ,,,.. : -...,. ,--loi 1/4„.,. ...s.....„ _\ .__...„,. iiik 32 • JACKSON/MAIN PARK MAP B-2.10 THIS PARK IS IN THE HEART OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND IS CURRENTLY DEVOTED MOSTLY TO PARKING. i z: -t+- i W Il ,..,,,,„ 4 4 f -14t4k -'4N#4 ' 'ISTORATION ...E % TYING THIS OF THE OLD. ' i Iy, PARK INTO A BAND SHELL_ i ` 0y�Y ��i RIVERWALK THEME SHOULD ISA _ �. , 0 y-0 \� I BE CONSIDERED. POSSIBIL- � �f!!ITY. (HISTORICTOWN II * 141L/SQUARE. ) I /,�" PO k. QiN Srneer \ N Jp ev,_ , I ? MISSISSIPPI RIVER SC/CE (NF7' 0 LIONS PARK MAP KEY: 11 0) CLASSIFICATION: Community Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Lions Park is a recently developed Community Park between downtown and the school campus. The site is 34 acres of relatively flat and open land with the plantings still young. The pond is frequented by local waterfowl and is also becoming a popular fishing spot. A music pavilion is also located in the northwestern corner of the park. FACILITIES. 17 \-� ;__� ; ; , - 4 Picnic Shelters `k /% !'' 1`� - Trail System _ !-` sr ,' / f i 411 - Music Pavilion --i , f 41yiA,,f' - '\ •j Ht?,----� - Volleyball ! , ' -Th T�I �'' '~- - Parking -�.J_ _ 0 � �� - Basketball _ r._ ; - Sliding Hill -t---k �- <. `-- ! ; - '-^ b` a r} :K�, i - Ice Skating \_ �-- - Playground Equipment • = '�' \ - ' - Restrooms r y=- i-•%. ; , , ; ; �, -,5—'7 -:\:::..s.,... 1,%,Ct.. 3 i,. . a rim lr. r+a'�.-i',7� 'fid (/` POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES.- f "`� ;�' �- <- Fi - Informal Playfields ;i _, - ,�; 1 - Trail Connection to Railroad Trail 'W ISSUES: `' . `\`� - Peat Soil Limiting Development ' `�-- C - Informal Agreement with Lions Club \ Regarding No Organized Athletics - Protection of Entrance from 411 Encroachment by Future Development 34 LIONS PARK MAP B-2.11 • BLADING ACTIVITIES LIRE ROLLER TRAILS WOULD DRAW ADDITIONAL PEOPLE. J I l S4 1 UL S i Ht::i • • � I I a: •a•: iRio 6 • :•:i: _ '•Mari�:•H S r n r.• e-i• :y•-•••••X•:••••:•:\--1••••4* n - 7C {: V1 PICNIC IC 0 :�sH�LTERs z iiiz on "°.:-::::ftMiMMMW :-.%%:4 :::.......:: ••;•:� ::•:: :•:tBASRET- ENTRANCE � id BALL =�� y� NEEDS TO BE 40 �� I ., : :: :•::: :::•::::•:::�c: ::: :; :: ENHANCED AND \\3.'''' ` ``t::. ` : .: : :: : :.. ::: :•::.......:: _ I i PROTECTED I : ... �••. •::; :::•:::. ::::.•:.•:.•.•::.': pRRkia4 :], N FROM ENCROACH— I I i: : .;iy �.�v .;` ..;y � :;: :: : :MENT BY FUTURE — :::1::# / DEVELOPMENT. z.- ,. \ 'a‘N SLIDING HILL SCREENING FROM ADJACENT INDUSTRIAL USES SHOULD BE PROVIDED. 0 35 MEADOW PARK MAP KEY: 12 f): CLASSIFICATION: Playlot/Neighborhood Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Meadow Park is a recently purchased '/4 acre, undeveloped site. FACILITIES. ,. I�, - 1 ti 7 1 - None .\7 .-• � fi> '. 4 .py POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES. ;{�� } `tet'`— - Playground Equipments • C. I:ei• � I e �_ ' � 0Hard Court ' - Small SlidingHill 1-r'•' art, �s• ` `� s- t� ,� L I7 s—{--b ! / ' �. • L i.\:- •� • - • \. �, ; ;• °- if:it:_ F ' ' :72 a 71-24-1- • � ; La, , ISSUES: I`mo` M � ) • - Maintenance "i- - :+ l,' •. l'. c-' f I, • S„ 40'"' 36 • MEADOW PARK MAP B-2.12 • 0 0 i ��K W1 .1 �� 0 .4 3 c.° Cp5 Hb c �F . �� c vs e M1•` .S ti \ n- W i o/ .1.,. ,, ^ �1�✓" a='oar y u '\/ �`` J Z South Line of North 30 fed oit o2 A0•00.00„„e o 2rF_ _� p• 3 / I \- W -I -N85'•C4' -/721 0-- tt D, o C:2" ---8 es.00 e5.00 j<0.79 . cls' .� ° 382.79... o� h et °� 2nd STREET P� e ''' ,.z. p _ 43c s6... ^ O11c /O (1) - e ZHe 1°5 . ^ ° �`. South Line of North 3901eet 38z 41•• �' �°� "8600--- - •:.:.:.:.:.' 3 140<zI , IQ . :•:•:•:$.6:0.0.:::::::::•:•: es.00 e6.00 ::::::: ::: :: S 89•44125'W C'( .i .......•••••••••••••••••••••••••• :: ::::::::: ::::: ' yceN.S6eJliiii W L : eri- L-721.2, ig K 10 Os -...:.t....::::::::::::::::::::::::::::• :::• : • •:: N •• \/ a �.:A .:•.•::::•• ':'.;::. Z �?::::::::::::::::;::::::::::::::::::, North Line of South 72/.5 of SW//4 of SE//4 1 o....... 86.04 ;`.. ':.•.�-...-.`.�-r—.. 2- 85.04 I 79.00 eQ e c ---N88'54'46.W 486.97--- /30 00 I • 1. h 1 '1--1.,/11(`)/1/ • • Cost/ran Monument _"____ SE Corner of SW//4 of SE//4, .� __ o--- �� f RECENTLY PURCHASED SITE TO SERVE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK NEEDS - CURRENTLY UNDEVELOPED. fa)' 37 • 0) MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS PARK MAP KEY: 13 CLASSIFICATION: Neighborhood/Community Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Meadowvale Heights Park is a 40 acre site. Except for trail access, the park is undeveloped at this time. Of the 40 acres, approximately 12 acres is wooded high ground and the remainder is wetland. FACILITIES: �r_T=`_ "j ,4 I i - -\ , i I - Trail Access ` . - • '�` 17'-7- .., i+ ��l fT x �. / o`tv ( i ; I 0 POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: _-- I' �� ~t�T - Picnic Area -z, '\ -/ 1 ��.:,( - Playground Equipment .1 �--r--41 if` Y. `L.. i' - Trails s-,tA ,�,'�-'X,-� )- ' `L"- - Athletic Fields - ��,;1. 1 / '` ; • - : -=',4--:—,- - . •-•-_ ---7\. "tk ' • i ./rci- U -1L'&c:EF:: ilitk \ '5.. 0 ' :11 • tq:" 'ti\?. ISSUES. ::4i v„r-.;.N-,lit,:a.l ' �:� 1 -17l*ir ','.• - Parking ,�—�_ / �. `U I -� - Lighting for Athletic �` �,� ` ' L.r' g g Fields '' I Ij• -• .-:C.1 i V iip 38 • MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS PARK • MAP B-2.13 THISall-HCA4 S ECL — -- RECENTLY _ `� 111 ACQUIRED NV PARK IS ey a' c CURRENTLYr._ - c UNDEVELOPED. . G°r igia OUL. '`r"' I COUNTY DITCH \ AND ASSOCIATED WETLANDS ULD 11!! HIND PARK ---" MENTER OFDTHISOP- SHOULD BE I _, PARK. DEVELOPED 1 TO MEET 1-- - __.•_— rrffir -- NEIGHBORHOOD ,u_ PARR NEEDS ►.• r OF THE :::n:. �, SURROUNDING - :z•'::::: AREA. - .• 404 •.':.'.- ' % mpg .oct / IMPORTANT TRAIL CONNECTIONS ARE ! . 1 // MADE THROUGH - - ,'/_ THIS SITE. ----J-aMi- ... lip - ow la. ___ . so „,,,, ..... I ts N....-7_ Mia• EIII Oft • lig_ :7, vi l._ _ NV -aRcN°o • ii:f 41111 3 LAKE O ei -1 oORCNO .- 3 9 -39 MOLDENHAUER PARK MAP KEY: 14 O • CLASSIFICATION: Playlot/Neighborhood Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Moldenhauer Park is a ''V2 acre site. The site itself is currently undeveloped. FACILITIES: - Open Play Area ,rte`� _ ' �! i POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: -"-- --', �r j, 'i `,� '- - Playground Equipment _ � - L - Basketball/Volleyball Courts �J t-,:' ` �� 1— .2:1-0-C,4- - � "' 4-5t, ' <)`i,. L i`:-�t5i� I • `�- ISSUES. ' / l' , z' _ 1'\:si r - None � V= :, ,/ 4.r� }5i� ' is. lil I 1. O' 40 MOLDENHAUER PARK 4), MAP B-2.14 1 // 183rd AVENUE -- f -. I I I THE SITE STILL • NEEDS TO BE , DEVELOPED WITH ;;_ PLAYGROUND - 'tin EQUIPMENT TO I I SERVE THE NEIGH- (_ I 1c. BORHOOD. 11J i 182nd AVENUE \.1.1 I ...„: ::::::::::::::::::::.:.:.:.:.:.:.:• .:.:.....:.:.:.:.:.::::::::.::::::: :::::::::.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:::.:.:.: :.:.::::::::::::::::::::::.:.:.:.:. ...:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:::::::::: W ,::::::,:::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::,:,,,:::,:,:,:,:::::.:::,:,:,:,:„ \ -= W :.:,:,::.:,::.:,:,::::,:„,:,::.::.:,:,: c: ADDITION ION .._, 0 z P� N Q 11,' 0 SN- • GRAFI-LTC SCALE cap FIZT 1 41, 41 NORTH TERRACE PARK MAP KEY: 15 CLASSIFICATION: Playlot OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION. North Terrace Park is a '/4 acre site with poor access and no visibility. FACILITIES: Playground Equipment �; _ + 1 T POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: � �\`� i / ...1,:iy r, , �,: , - None . . .....i i —Th r ��N" 4 J. s ISSUES. ti,.' ' r•'t. r,' y ' • ' `T - 1 Ns - Access R, n`...T. . - • fiVT-4j•;I. - Maintenance <'eatt \� r .. •"' 7, • q` C�,,, ,,....,01i, 4„,.......k. Mme-�_r - ; . `u = V---- -2, 1 i 1Q • \-x-si -k_...2, 42 NORTH TERRACE PARK e) MAP B-2.15 BECAUSE OF LIMITED ACCESS AND VISIBILITY, THIS PARK SERVES ONLY IMMEDIATE RESIDENTS. CITY SHOULD CONSIDER ELIMINATING THIS PARK. • SCHOOL STREET . �1 /,.,., 1-&b../ ,/..e# Joot J4.40/ //%/9 ... • ; i 6S•o ..._.--. • 6S.o I I 1 . . /zo_p _ �2t.i/ ZS.�� I ; ; ` _ ._ in • ° I I 1 ,_ _ /3 t% / ' 1 1 V a . b so. I - o G o' ti /S ♦ /I N I /Z a.o _._ . ..._. _ �� t . . . .__.. .. - - I- -..... _ .... ... .... .__.. _._. .__ .._. _ _._. I I I %. /. ,i 4 i I .BLOC. 2 I b 6s 0 6s: o /Z o.o LIJ I /I 44. Ind //s:�d :1:: ti ::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::• 1 U) //S.3o ;�i• :::•:•:••::::.:i :•:.*i: : : :: : :: :::::: I I crc i CS-o j. i . f I k• 1 in in Pl.I 1 /,is I . _ 01 I X •0 43 OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC COMPLEX MAP KEY: 16 110) CLASSIFICATION: Athletic Complex OWNER. City of Elk River(27.5 acres) and School District 728 (10 acres) DESCRIPTION: Oak Knoll Athletic Complex is a 37.5 acre, partially wood site. There is direct access to the City's railroad trail from this park. I k. / r' • '' j / `.- 1 FACILITIES: '� _ ! ! • '` 7 f' - Parking tb j \ 44 1 / , I - Restrooms \ i / 1 i - Playground Equipment ^-1.. , ' _; ii - Football/Soccer ;\.' c i.).3.;.\ `- ' ��` o er Fields -1-- , -11.41. . ti .p._ - Softball/Baseball Fields ' ' - Trails -1-7C1 •ril •tM• L �, 1'4 1 POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: j -_,ii , `,titi = . . "1.„. ` /!` ,y�. tq ,rte. - Already fairly developed with • 'Y?, ? .+. �,_ rl little chance of expansion. _ '' 0 '�' `sb I .57' - r''F�i - Concessions \.,.:..2-J-- ,�',;� }, ISSUES: 5 • 4, • - Co City/School District � `__ Maintenance " 11, 44 OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC COMPLEX • MAP B-2.16 THIS SITE IS NEARLY FULLY DEVELOPED. THERE IS LITTLE CHANCE OF CHANGE - WITHOUT EXPANSION. • • • \ ,E..---- N§,, O. RIVgt ii ! i i .1*. \ ! .41 "3-sr14141--..x.:-:.::::::::::::::::-x.x.x-x-x.:....-..........-... 1 • • • t ♦ •1 :•1 Vii ri I ‘, ::::::::::::::::::::::::::....:. •.:T.,..,.. , , THE COMPLEX IS �� :: : :: ' •� . :: : z. , SCHOOL DISTRICT/ �` :.:0:. •:;:: ' ; • :: ::4.-' 1 CITY CO—OWNED. ''�'�• .. NN . . :::::::.:::::.•::.A.:::::ii..:.i ISSUES LIKE ADDITIONAL .} - r: ❑ �I SCREENING AND LIGHTING • .-. ' '' �� a� -::•:{!Nei: }: ..A.1 ❑ 0 i SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN :. • ❑ dol A WAY THAT IS SENSITIVE {¢i TO ADJACENT RESIDENCES. N ' ::....::::....1:::-.11.0.71.1.3 2 :1�• i I. f� �" Ii ♦ ! � —10 ••••••IC•(.."1 I. — 45 ORONO PARK/BALLFIELD COMPLEX MAP KEY: 17 • CLASSIFICATION: Community Park/Athletic Complex OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION.' . Orono Park is a well developed Community Park with athletic fields on the western shore of Lake Orono. The site is 45 acres with mature deciduous trees along the lake and pines along the northern edge. FACILITIES: - 3 Picnic Pavilions K, ' °' 's.��r - Playground Equipment `1 • �''rT \ 1" - Boat Launch/Trailer Parking --ti x i J f_ - Fishing Pier /,� ��, q Ip - Parking —�; ; 7 i �. } .6__ ` Concessions ' Ti s�' , ) - Swimming Beach ! ;�,' li - Softball t. ; `� r, - Sand Volleyball ' --_,::_it..._ ...4 ` I '� { . Rey- .• J�-y.'1 i - Restrooms i _ ' ' f �^�_ } - Lighting � i.' �, : t aw rr 'T( 9- C .it' C ~'I . ') �, : 4 • b POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: { ;-�+; ��°- ,...,,c- f - Trail Link � -s i�• ` `'U - Updated Playground Equipment - �.,' .. Parking Expansion West �i` - ''� - of Gary Street ;��. �' - Additional Athletic Fields h` j' ISSUES .'k f/.' �� .. S ' - Lifeguard at the Swimming Beach •••-•;,„•.:\._\ ___ ._12... - Boat/Jet Ski Traffic and Speed, Conflict with Swimming - Parking - Maintenance of Dam - Coordination with Gary Street Realignment 61 - Water Quality and Sedimentation from River - Future of County Fair Grounds 46 ORONO PARK/BALLFIELD COMPLEX . MAP B-2.17 THIS PARK RECEIVES A LARGE AMOUNT OF ACTIVITY. c,04 IIP ...........••••••••::::::::::IiiiiIiii:...: e3 i -::::::::::::::::iii:::::::::::::::::.:14>::::::%:::::::::::::. THE MASTER PLAN FOR , i ;'. s."1°1 ,.... • :•:• THIS PARK SHOULD BE ..-`� :: : :-::: :: UPDATED BEFORE THE 3; .. EXPANSION AREA IS i ,• - DEVELOPED. - ' :. `"`E /if Dear pocK • :E .t•• / ::::::::.:•:. •: :.*:::::•:iiiiiiii:.•::::••.**:: •::::::::::::::::::::.;:.;•:.1••• •.:Q;z. :::!Pf :: :: :::::: ::: ::: : ::: :.::::`::::::: . :•.:.:: :::::. • F�sN1us I, � PiER • .... .::::•:•:.:•:•:•:;<7. ': : N ;; : POSSIBLE REALIGNMENT aa.. ::•: `: ":: :::::: :f:; :.;.• : :::: . OF GARY STREET COULD };::;:L';:; .; MAKE A BETTER CONNEC— TION BETWEEN BALL— "^^M XNA FIELDS AND THE REST ,,,,,, OF THE PARK. /� . 47 RAILROAD TRAIL MAP KEY: 18 IP CLASSIFICATION: Linear Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: The Railroad Trail is a 5.5 miles, (73 acres), hiking trail developed from an abandoned railroad bed. The trail is a major north/south route through the city and directly connects several significant city parks and recreation areas. FACILITIES: /77t::•<"1 ‘ �, 1 /' ti_ , I - Trail ... ,. - ._"____L 2 C :1 I 1 rte. - ' ) , ( ,. POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: -,- f% V1. ) `-,Qi` - Parking .--Is) - Skating - j _ + 1`. r " - Picnickingr - Environmental Learning Center l'.t: L 1-\, A- ""'�'"" s` �-.0 'L if :/7 Li -7'61 ISSUES: --ti...,-,-:.s\. •, '-` �4 h '�.� - } l A!`7 M:• �- - Type of Use 1 1 � `�( U %, - Hiking �%- 4-/ ' �i - Cross-Country Skiing - i •,� -� `, - Snowmobile \l. Ci - Horses P\\:1) f`\ . 48 •I RAILROAD TRAIL MAP B-2.18 This linear park is a major north/south trail link through the City that connects a number of park and recreation sites. ! - `_!-�.__ _f_... ",- I / it 1 •, J t C 1— •i ---1.—•-•--..,s d ) • cL 1 --- i / 7 . i.......\ ,,,,,,,,. A„, . lk - .\,... 1 ........, y� ` i i�. ....1- ... I el ;. +,AS ccs Z tilL"' -'-'. Lii,4715,--...... k Lr .,: �. ..,.. - c " k •,-,, i-i/ E N'il r- � �4 .._ i'" �M��r t X- i � 1 LI 71."j �='ClC'� ;..,f't '' Y % i 7 k~ • al �> - - ii • IN_T:j ,L.E..iv,; illi:- . _1�'ti, mak, y c ,;,, r, _}17 R`C=_ )(SS 1 i.. <I i I .' :-,_-;..=•:-.::;----_---,:..1�:.--1.........Z.)7--'',,N �, til • ' • , p.........,........_—_-s„ kl ri The R-O-W for this trail ranges l,i - ,' from 100 to 200 feet in width. li''` Sliding, skating, etc., are it planned within this R-O-W. 1y' \\,ei - i -\-----\":11 ^'N h. S ,�- 49 RIDGEWOOD EAST PARK MAP KEY: 19 • CLASSIFICATION. Neighborhood Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION. Ridgewood East Park is a 5 acre site. The site is predominantly rolling, mowed grass with a mature oak grove on one hillside. FACILITIES. J i ,- 1 - Playground / ,' ,f...s Equipment �,r ,.1 ter--- - - Sliding Hills \ /1' (. - Basketball rj``� ) - Parking _`i ,?\ I i,�, \ • tib?---,--- rii = Picnic Area -- • g- �, Volleyball \ ' ' a T...,- -.._ 4 Z i , ,...,- 4,-- ,.---7.iii,,, .. POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: • t �,_!`` ,' -J �''.`—'-"-j ! zL-- = n ' mow; ' - Trails rte ' . . 4a , 'i I, - Picnic Pavilion -;.`' . A 5' ' �-� ' 11 ISSUES: � .` —A--.-/ ;, �• ' <b -,� - None t,,• 1 1 {i 4 50 W RIDGE WOOD EAST PARK MAP B-2.19 - THIS PARK MEETS THE NE ......cr....::::::NE...,.....„...0EI..D.GHB:.,....s,...,.......:::...:::::.......0.°...z.:,:::.....:::RHF...............::::::::::.:THO0......a......:DI.......,.........s.....,44„....a........P:..1......../1..:ARK.c........v44.................e)......::....n....,......s.u...s.,:s.e...................................:.......::.::::......:.....................:::::::::...........;::...::............................T...;,:,_:.37.: :.2:615985.6,62.0510.10:: tal. 1,1...4" ".1:1-..1$8,"91'12.159.01.32-011;c:o812t4t S...-c--.2 • T.33.R1/276: -'1 ,..1 •••/. J./ 2, ... - ei , I'l . i 1 . , • St. Andrews j / • .,e.•:,:::k'77t.:33,R.26 0 ......-...4'"d*:-.•::* .: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::-... ::::::::.:. i . 4 --:'.3.44$?•": ••• .*:":"::::::::::•:•:-:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•: :•:•:•:-: • ".: Cemetery / / / .`,.3. • 1::;:::::::.*:::'.*::::::::::- :: .:::•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:::::::::::::::•' ........:.:. to .''' • ".*:**•-•':'. ".:::•:•:•:•:•:-. : •:•:•:•:•:•:•:.:::.:.:........ ............. .../., / • •••••• .....:::.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:::.:.......,:::::::.:.:.:.:.:.:...................:.:. , 1,,, / ......::.:.:_:.:.:.:.:....:.:.::::::.:.:......:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:....:.:.:. ,,,, . ., , ..., ..,. , ..,..:.:.:.:.......:.:.:.:.:.:.:::::„..::....:.:.:,.:.:.:.: 0 .1.../........::::::::::::::::•••••••••••••:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:. Y J. . /Lo cy ,i4 .y4zi....-................. : \ _ .2.— -- _ 4. -I4:-." / ... \ ‘-,':.:. • • . .4 ./'411' t.t3 / 4 t ' ' / / •'. 6 , 1\ -:.= -,N / • 4/ '...\ _ . ___ z i. , /-. /' -i. In - ,;,. bib: .% ....---6, / k••• i •• ... t-4:::-.•—• / --• .' :7/4j '''..•;:;. 6 . /' 6.,..- .. ts, 2 ' ,:':?,r, ... . 1 1 • SUITABLE VACANT LAND FOR EXPANSION LIES TO THE SOUTH-EAST OF THIS PARK. ii 51 TOP OF THE WORLD PARK MAP KEY: 20 I, CLASSIFICATION: Area Wide Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Top of the World Park is a 50 acre site. The site contains native old growth forest with extreme elevation changes. FACILITIES: '`�'-- �-� f_ 1e.i .-- - Trails ,f , i.-‘i_ !' POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: -� '!„. sr ~- -}'' , 4- 40 - Biathlon Ranges r Q ° ) - Additional Trails r-bt 7 - Interpretive Center -- 1 b\" `�t ... j °;j ! i-- _ 1 \_;- • ISSUES. T-t 6.:,..; 1]- Adjacent to active gravel mine. ▪ q i n 1,' a i I.<i; - Old Growth Mesic Oak Forest is 1. ' --:-----▪- ..--,_-_22.s—._-- ..----_%- 4.,:-/ ; i -�y-' a Threatened Plant Community. � :.11..2, ...1-----1-,-; Future uses must be sensitive .1�'; ' to this. 11 I . _ j'\ 40.,, 52 110' TOP OF THE WORLD PARK MAP B-2.20 THIS RECENTLY ACQUIRED PARK IS COVERED WITH OLD GROWTH OAKS. DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SITE MUST PRESERVE THESE TREES AS A WOODS. v i ,..4,./___.) 1 H ilibiOri ..- 17 IV . i ' till . i �I� I 4, /J PI- 205th AVENUE ii sJ SITE HAS EXTREME ■ i ELEVATION CHANGES. ' �' -- -- --- - _..----- - w : ---- - __ :"-if • } € cr ; if 1 - ------- • ::`:::. WOODED j ' Jiir I 4 if,,t1 i . 1 ! , w•'- 101: .� ♦lib moo `. '�... VI A- mil. 4‘.. „.., ._. \\ , ..., t„,.. , , , , .:, .N ACQUISITION OF LAND TO 7000 0 1oo0 2000 THE EAST WOULD MAKE A 1---ma .. LOGICAL TRAIL CORRIDOR. 53 WOODLAND TRAILS PARK MAP KEY: 21 IP CLASSIFICATION: Area Wide Park OWNER: City of Elk River DESCRIPTION: Woodland Trails is a 164 acre parcel of land north of downtown and adjacent to the Railroad Trail. The land varies a great deal within the site from mature wooded uplands to open wetlands. A small creek runs through the site on its way to Lake Orono. FACILITIES: - Cross Country Skiing - , `� - Running Trails b yI • -� "T" - Parking 1- # . , - Walking/Hiking Trails -� �� i ' I i k o g g -. %� /i.. - \ t� - Paved Biking Trails ,f ;+` POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: '-r I i>'f` ''' I 4_ AV--"'a".(,.. ...ice°L-"i I •� - Interpretive Center •f _ F.< > J - Restrooms � i 15' n ,fir, 11. ‘)„,);7-1'� - Camping + .. �'\ 1,4.4. �.: , ,,fs 'C-., 'L ,. - Picnicking `.;.4if '. _ `~_ a it's'--! 'd;,7, . 3N <t---_z ISSUES. �� f 'a' c:-, r� i - Driving Range Within ;) . ---c Site Boundary lid - Active Gravel Mine to East ., - Future East/West Collector • Roadway • 54 • ) WOODLAND TRAILS MAP B-2.21 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PARK SHOULD BE SENSITIVE TO ITS NATURAL AMENITIES; IE. : AN INTERPRETIVE CENTER. , ) POO • .4 \li 4/ 1 / ::::::. • j iii 0 I, ..::::::::%::::::::::::::•:: ...:::: ......:.:..........: It .:i.11::::::::M :....,;•....; _ it. 1 11.9.:::do 1.::.:i.::::::::4::... ::. . ---•- :W. ....!::: :Q ` yQ? .1:: .......: : NI .1:........:..m.,F • •:: : :: v VIS - -- A, ( ,ihn.. II& 1 5c illtlik C''. aT 5 lY , ma A i 4 • oCiQ Q i QQQ 20Ci0 1 , 55 BABCOCK WAYSIDE REST MAP KEY: A . CLASSIFICATION: Special Use OWNER: State of Minnesota DESCRIPTION: Babcock State Park is a wayside rest located off Hwy. 10 along the Mississippi River, just south of downtown Elk River. The site is approximately 12 acres and linear in form, with a large amount of river frontage. Vegetation is mature deciduous forming a strong canopy over part of the site. FACILITIES: '' r `"_. ` ! .. `- J 'Y!1 -i f 9 �� K •;:__ i o� - Restrooms --� - Information Kiosk r' r-% (.. - Boat Launch = �`- '7\r/Li,s {Y - Firepits -`L._. fr �-,t>�� ti 1 - Picnic Grounds ;� ; 'i -� 6,aw /� r POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: y - Trails `�^`;-, . 6._ ,� •L e t -:-, ISSUES: ' ; �= * I . - Safety -- .S44 :4 I - Bridge Accommodation for %I.--\,' Pedestrians and Bicycle 1`,' `�` Access Both Over ; and Under Bridge .. ‘ MP 56 _ BABCOCK WAYSIDE REST •I MAP B-2.A THIS WAYSIDE REST IS STRATEGICALLY LOCATED TO ACCESS THE MISSISSIPPI BY BOAT AND BE A POSSIBLE TRAIL HEAD FOR A REGIONAL RIVER TRAIL. O\--------: cn 7rp 61c.n Z. y -9 p = -15 -9 I . N • § 110 RIVER TRAIL MAY HAVE TO BE rn �9� 3 ..ktii,t11 SITUATED UNDER THE HIWAY 101 5 BRIDGE. • t -� O N Vlii .,15:s IkN A \\1, -:::., ,e, ---:,_ ..::. V...:.,.\\,,:.\.\ '.,,_.1 , , s %/i \. \ r 1000 0 1000 2000 6 57 COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MAP KEY: B CLASSIFICATION: Special Use OWNER: Sherburne County DESCRIPTION: The County Fairgrounds is a fenced area used primarily for the annual Sherburne County Fair. The site is 20 acres of flat, open land with exhibit buildings in the southwest corner. FACILITIES: r k.. ;; t ` ,. f - Restrooms "i�. .4_--L.:1,' __ ' 1 1 a� - Display Buildings �i 'I j r�%� -R - Horse Arena - , i/ / ,� ,i ,� / i - Parking -.; - �,%� 4,., — \ 'e` �,i�`-- `?' 4�— 1 �. c i J POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: Z.' 7 71~��`� % " j,,.� { `'� ,'may,i~ ,----u,_,;- -T---,- -1-1-.11: : 4- s'E0 ' i 7 i .., tai �— — f `ti°L�-i I - Picnic Facilities : I• A �.--. / '- � 1^�-Y•}_ - Other Events - r N. ' z °p L �, .. 5'..•••�",• ' . • '/ �,- ISSUES: '_'` • - Possible site relocation with `Jrs /%% i�SA U �� development pressure \,i ,- . -,� ,i - Parking for ballfields if ",, development occurs \;,,LI ' • \\\ WI 58 • • COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MAP B-2.B 13-1h: FAIRGROUNDS AND BUILDINGS COULD BE A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR O'1HER EVENTS. �.��• . PARK O" n • LAKE . _ 1 -......k...... Ir.. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::•.:::::i.i::::::::::::::::: .-::::: draw. _ .:: ." :•: :• PARR arr ::::::::: FAIRGROUNDS :: •.•=:•:•:•:•:.:::::-Ili : ] .:::.• : '2::::.•::•::•:::•:::::::::::::::::::::::::n: : :. ::::: •:::: :::.:.: .... .. . .. BUILDINGS �?:::::: •:::::::: : :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: .7 Laiii; "44 VIII. T Oa .'�`r ter,`" 'ill.er2 ..; OEM ‘,„'S I P.6.= -1111111 Mal "W. 1101W., -- .04 - .1411141Wlifing Pitikeardinalb* 4,tx•wl A •N 1000 0 1000 2000 S 59 ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB MAP KEY: C • CLASSIFICATION: Special Use OWNER: Private DESCRIPTION: Elk River Golf Course is a privately owned course open to the public. The site is 160 acres and located south of the Woodland Trails site. The vegetation is fairly mature deciduous between fairways. The site fronts a segment of the City trail along the east edge. FACILITIES: /7. -' '�,`f °-' ; 1 i `_ I - 18 Hole Golf Course �{�' ----�"� �' 1 - Clubhouse _ `t �f r~�� -- 410 - Driving Range ��-. $ ,aa _ / - Cross Country Ski Trails �_ r'� / % �'�'` '" POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: -.-1 `.-- tI �_ . -'-� fry I � - Warming House for Skiers /' •• i__ f\ i --r--,..-1 ii,, S'ip •ff i i cT l ISSUES: •I^'y r , ;� ; 'i 1 1 .moi, ,\ ��r....�-�:�.�.�. • / (.• ti: ►r.. ► ,..h.\.1.,,., '` ( ^moi - A Portion of the Driving Range = • j �. 'U Located on City Property - ,..• . ,�", i� - Possible Sewer and Water ' •i` "-—' . Extension i i in 5 to 10 Years ,,„ • - Protection of Greens for 1; _ Winter Activities ` , - Possible Future Collector Road Corridor Dividing the Golf 1J Course from Woodland Trails ` Park Illi 60 • ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB MAP B-2.0 18 HOLE COURSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \ • I • _r_44r:,.:**:::::: ::::::::::::::::•:•:•:•:•:•:::::•:•:•:•••••••:••••••••••-••• •.4;r:• • OFF-SEASON Y :::::::: ::: :: ACTIVITIES COULD BE ::::::::: : : :::*••:::::: •• EXPANDED TO :� ::: .::::::::::- :•:'':':::::::::::-: • ::::::::::::::::•:: :.:::� GOLF COURSE. -- VIII �Q <:: 4 :: ::?:: :::::: = ,,r4o THESE INCLUDE O ::::;: ....:-....:•:•:•:•:•:•::::•::••••:-:-:e � CROSS-COUNTRY !- d SKIING AND i ::: ::::::?': : :?:: :::::::::::::::: t SNO-SHOEING TRAILS CONTIN j UED FROM WOODLAND 0 LAND TRA I L� ii PARK. I I '••:: f \ ...: f Iit 1000 0 1000 2000 • ImallmimaillKameimemalulimilmmill -. .t 61 • IP HANDKE SCHOOL MAP KEY: D CLASSIFICATION: Special Use OWNER: I.S.D. #728 DESCRIPTION. Handke School is an older Elementary School west of downtown Elk River along Main Street. The site is well developed with Oak Forest at the perimeter of the depressed playfields. There is extensive stone wall work throughout, adding character and permanence to the site. This site serves as a popular ice skating rink in the winter. FACILITIES. 1:4- f /"7 - Playground ; 1 - Softball j� T /r .. . 1 dt 7 �- .t j , "" - Walking Paths --S`-� .� /-` - Ice Skating _ 4,,.f \ •'; `-,i2; - Sliding Hill 7i 11c ! •-;r' --i:A • 1\r t , or; , ' 7 --i -..._. . z t t e rg -- J l POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: w,.,`1—' ; t ti: +h ji^ �F;, , ` leo 1:T t, 1 ',.•. :%:- '\/. ...:::1, 1-r-y:i(1.1\-\''?',:- - New Warming House ---, e i t r• '. ,_A , • t.c.--7A'c..\,r,.-i,,f 4,idV . \ . , , . 'q;... 3.:-1%, ISSUES. • .. .",.-7,i..-:. 5I J'\ - School Needs = � - j%r/ \ -; U I:„ 1,': -c) t IIIily 1'�, f 0), 62 HANDKE SCHOOL • MAP B-2.D I 41. TJ1\r111■ i ILL11-71 , -:77:71:::::::i:.::-:::::i::::::::::.:.:-:-::- ----1----- is.. .:::."..:..::::::::::::*1::::.:*.::.::::.:::.::.i.i.!.:.:.::.i• ::::1!:.i.:::*.1. <:: 4:440kt:::: :: ii!:**? 0 I 000E1 0 • . . . .# .t-OY:::•:.:::11/ 401winigiia_sow‘uviiiiiiiii f .. . . .. „, . i- tki::::i:...:. .-::::::::.:::.::fix.:,x,Q :::::::::' ::: •::: . ..../ :y r r / / /I/ i i i - I-- SCHOOL EQUIPMENT SERVES NEIGHBORHOOD PARK NEEDS OF THIS AREA. GRAPHIC SCALE •. o FMTi 63 KELLY FARM MAP KEY: E III CLASSIFICATION: Historic OWNER: State of Minnesota DESCRIPTION: The Kelly Farm is a restored farmstead of the 19th century. The site has further historical significance because of the origin of The Grange, a society for organized agriculture. The . Kelly Farm currently is a State Historic Preservation site and is set up for tours daily. The site is approximately 160 acres. FACILITIES: 17.7. �' ',,,,}0.: 7' f"," �._ 1 i ;' 'e!1.-" - Farmstead/Exhibits `-ice' . •-r------'/- . p' - Parking _fi / f I,I,.. ,iN Tours =-.i ' --. /) ?i • - Historical Marker - . f' // r 1 ,t?- - POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: - i _. . ; _.`-v: s P-s i L - Trail Connection `` . t _ ,;_ :� , l ? . ?\ --/-44.3-CZE:1 !%N. I,a'it0. ' ii . ...:C7" 3:'t;\''', . ISSUES: --Az_ N. .-- - Preservation of Character of Site _u . .. E �C. '+ • `U .` - Conflicts Caused by Public Trail <s. ; ++I Easement �� - 4�� 1 : - Security of Grounds ; ,, . ..__ 0- 64 • KELLY FARM 0 MAP B-2.E \ . i v\ u --\\ -0- 1r . . .\\\ „..:14 \ • -__. \ i ( 165th A N •••\k„.. I N. A REGIONAL \ TRAIL CORRIDOR ..4JG \. ALONG THE ‘4 y, MISSISSIPPI SHOULD BE � ,, NEGOTIATED THROUGH THIS SITE. 0 '` :.:.}::.:NT Y,....:. tLKItJG .. ,...,......::::,,,.::,,::,H,.::.,„,:.::.,„.,,,:„::::::„,„::.,,,:::,..„ \ s• . ....,:.:.:::.:.:.,:.::::,:,:,,, . ,..:.. .::::::,::.:,:,:,.,, , , ,. .\\ , • . ‘ ... _....... l'''i x o ,coo xoo . .,iip „...„.._....„... 65 MEADOWVALE SCHOOL MAP KEY: F • CLASSIFICATION: Special Use OWNER: I.S.D. #728 DESCRIPTION: Meadowvale School is situated on a 39 acre site. The site is open and rolling with one large pond. There is direct access from the site to the Railroad Hiking Trail. FACILITIES: / n -'- ,,..--e— ,� i % !! _,r____LJt,' �. - Parking --f - - K 1/- �- •• `\� --=r.-!T - Playground Equipment = -�� /) z� - Playfields _ : f;'\As. ' ._..\\ '1 ��i r to) POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: t ,1 �_L"-f I - Trail Link � •� `��.� ' . � �� "T"'":3...., —- . ,.... ,, , "th 6 .).11 1/7---t, . ISSUES: -r•. : y • ,/ I kr. - Use of Facilities for Park '" (( asp �'� �--_ and Recreation -` /�l �2,1Z7� ,. -''‘ ' 1V. \.'-i--- • ' -.('" ,t1,1I 11t I SVk IV 66 1 MEADOWVALE SCHOOL MAP B-2.F Aft k: `,' a vF:: •• 9 9 1 9 O 9 O 3`. a Y.:" \'1. I' 9 9 :' fs A': • f' tdif \ ................................. • '— 793rd'A`OENtJE � I. J I 4 • • b...,..,,,,.. _ ELK LAKE ROAD _ _ COUNTY ROAD #1 • CRAPEIC "' lit EAST/WEST TRAIL CORRIDOR IS PROPOSED TO TIE INTO THE RAILROAD TRAIL ALONG TH.E NORTH END OF THIS SITE. o 67 PINEWOOD GOLF COURSE MAP KEY: G III ' CLASSIFICATION: Special Use OWNER: Private DESCRIPTION: Pinewood Golf Course is a 9 hole course privately owned, but open to the public. The site is approximately 20 acres. Vegetation includes mature lines of planted Pine that serve well as buffers from roads and housing. FACILITIES: L ,L.. V s fi '� - 9 Hole Golf Course ., ..4_ / 2? - Clubhouse i '\, j/ f li . 7----.-1.i! - ` I �y) )1E L�l1 f POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: '� : .. ' '—.—r'7' Ir - Cross Country Ski Trails —..,/ � � 3 :1::),Z. r -,� ' .... -..,_24.--1 IL 1 _ . . _ � N.ISSUES. - Protection of Greens for -; . ' : ' I -,Zh ' S,.- _ice; ) _ PINEWOOD GOLF COURSE MAP B-2.G A 9 HOLE EXECUTIVE COURSE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 0 0 -,,,...41. • 0 •.• " P A000 • 0 0 . s• • 0 O .•.••••••••:•.••:•••••••..................................................._..._..., ......c. ... 0 0 0 . 0 0 MISSISSIPPI ROAD N FC • s i s :.... .. ----- ili, 69 SCHOOL CAMPUS MAP KEY: H o CLASSIFICATION. Special Use/Athletic Complex OWNER: I.S.D. #728 DESCRIPTION: The school campus site is 145 acres of open land dedicated to the schools and athletic fields of Elk River. The site is relatively flat with no substantial vegetation. Schools vary from elementary to high school and playfields range from baseball to football. There are also running tracks and tennis courts near the high school and playground equipment adjacent to the elementary schools. FACILITIES: 1...-�=\i : 1 i �r -I•. . ._,______.L_ �/ . , 1 - Maintenance Building f -z, -�- 4 - 5 Football/Soccer Fields k- � - 14 Softball Fields =� (�,` �,r • LQ�� - 8 Tennis Courts �--�; t� -2,; ErE \. ,__: y. - Parking . . 1,,,11:\ i A, `� Q ; - 2 Running Tracks f,--!,..z _1 �'°� - � t ) - Indoor/Outdoor Hockey—c` -�---� l(` . �> -- - 2 Baseball Diamonds , U 0�. -i }- io -s 1 `-' - Playground Equipment f r: L. 1\ tAt 4 , a ,----b fir/ �,r v , '� '' Y_, ` _ f / POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES: �.• - . k�- . - Trails ''''' '''---- _-:-_______‘------;___-5-4>-______,..Z-___4-=1- %`` / �� < i • � � U J - Lighting _ i.17 rr, ++i ISSUES: lot, flit - Development of Lighting �N: 1 r for Night Activities - Maintenance -,, - Parking 0 70 SCHOOL CAMPUS e ) MAP B-2.H -- •,..____ ....... ..:.. . .:.-.:. 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DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS 0 The attached tables illustrates the Age of the residents of Elk River as derived from the 1980 and 1990 Census of Population. The 1990 Census, as expected, reflects a large number of new young families with small children that are buying homes in the area. Table B-3.1 Elk River Population Data i 1 4000 3500 3000 2500 o i I i „,.v.i. 2000 , 0 111 41500 I 1000 500 0 �. 5 5-17 18-20 21-24 25-44 45-54 55.59 60-64 65.74 75-84 85 and over Age On years) 1990 Population ■ 1980 Population The rapid development of the City has and will continue to put strong demands on the Park and Recreation system. The increased demands will be felt primarily at the neighborhood level. •' 72 Alk Other parts of the Elk River Park and Recreation system that will continue to be stressed by a growing population are the larger scale parks that serve the entire community. These parks generally include large parcels of land and support activities varying from ballfields to hiking trails. These areas are vital to a growing population. PARK LAND AREA ANALYSIS Comprehensive park planning generally includes an analysis of how much park land is appropriate for any given area which is generally measured in terms of acres of park land per 1000 residents. A number often quoted is an old standard of 10-15 acres per 1000 population recommended by the National Recreation and Parks Association. This standard, however, does not adequately take into account the current need to preserve large areas of natural features, such as wooded areas, wetlands, flood plain and wildlife habitat. The Metropolitan Council has suggested 7-14 acres per 1000 for local parks and an additional 25 acres per 1000 residents for regional parks. Most communities have also found these figures to be quite low, particularly for communities who are trying to preserve large natural areas. Park land standards are best determined by local needs and local considerations. It is certainly reasonable and desirable for the City of Elk River to maintain their high quality of life by not only providing enough park land for basic recreational needs, but by also acquiring high quality environmentally sensitive landscapes that can be preserved for future generations. At the present time, the City of Elk River appears to be acquiring park land at a rate commensurate with new development. The City currently has approximately 566 acres of park land for a population of approximately 13,000 people for a ratio of approximately 43.5 acres per 1000 population. More than three fourths of the park land, however, has extensive open space characteristics, such as that found in Woodland Trails Park and Hillside Park. PARK CLASSIFICATIONS AND LOCAL RECREATION STANDARDS The Classification System for Local Recreation Facilities is described in the attached table B-3.3, which lists each park classification, describes the criteria, service area, site (acreage requirement), attributes and location requirements. Table B-3.2 on the following page classifies Elk River's existing park and recreation land. • 73 TABLE B-3.2 PARK CLASSIFICATION 0 MAP AREA IN KEY PARK NAME ACRES CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION CITY OWNED ADJACENT TO HWY 169 AND SURROUNDED BY APARTMENT 1 BALDWIN PARK 1 PLAY LOT/NEIGHBORHOOD PARK BLDGS WITH PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT 2 BARRINGTON PARK 2/3 PLAY LOT/NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SMALL DEVELOPED SITE WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT UNDEVELOPED,WOODED LAND ADJACENT TO THE ELK 3 CITY HALL PARK 3 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK RIVER 4 COUNTRY CROSSING PARK 7 CONSERVANCY PARK RECENTLY ACQUIRED AREA OF OLD GROWTH FOREST HEALTHY WETLAND WITH SURROUNDING DEVELOPED 5 DEERFIELD 2ND PARK 20 CONSERVANCY PARK RESIDENTIAL 6 DEERFIELD 4TH PARK 2 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK DEVELOPED PARK NEXT TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS 7 ELK HILLS PARK 2/3 PLAY LOT/NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UNDEVELOPED SITE ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD/ UNDEVELOPED,WOODED LAND ADJACENT TO THE ELK 8 HARRIS ISLAND PARK 12 CONSERVATORY PARK RIVER ROLLING,WOODED LAND PREVIOUSLY SERVING AS THE CITY 9 HILLSIDE PARK 80 AREA WIDE PARK DUMP,UNDEVELOPED 10 JACKSON&MAIN ST PARK %] SPECIAL USE TOWN SQUARE SITE DEVELOPED FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING 11 LION'S PARK 34 COMMUNITY PARK DEVELOPED,OPEN PARK SOUTH OF THE SCHOOL CAMPUS 12 MEADOW PARK '/. PLAYLOT/NEIGHBORHOOD PARK UNDEVELOPED SITE ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY 13 MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS PARK 40 PARK UNDEVELOPED SITE ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PLAYLOT/NEIGHBORHOOD 4 14 MOLDENHAUER PARK 'A PARK UNDEVELOPED SMALL SITE WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT DEVELOPED SITE SURROUNDED BY HOUSES-NO ROAD 15 NORTH TERRACE PARK 'A PLAYLOT ACCESS INTENSELY DEVELOPED SITE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 16 OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC COMPLEX 37''A ATHLETIC COMPLEX CAMPUS COMMUNITY PARK/ATHLETIC A WELL DEVELOPED PARK ON THE WESTERN SHORE OF 17 ORONO PARK/BALLFIELD COMPLEX 45 COMPLEX LAKE ORONO AN ABANDONED RAILROAD CORRIDOR CONVERTED TO A 18 RAILROAD TRAIL 73 LINEAR PARK CITY TRAIL 19 RIDGEWOOD EAST PARK 5 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ROLLING HILLS PARTIALLY WOODED WITH AN OAK GROVE UNDEVELOPED WOODED SITE ADJACENT TO WOODLAND 20 TOP OF THE WORLD PARK 50 AREA WIDE TRAILS PARK SITE RANGING FROM WOODED UPLANDS TO OPEN WETLANDS DEVELOPED WITH CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS 21 WOODLAND TRAILS PARK 164 AREA WIDE AND PAVED HIKING/BIKING TRAILS NON-CITY OWNED A WAYSIDE REST ADJACENT TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER OFF A BABCOCK WAYSIDE REST 12 SPECIAL USE OF HWY 10 B COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS 20 SPECIAL USE A FENCED AREA USED FOR THE SHERBURNE CO FAIR C ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB 160 SPECIAL USE AN 18 HOLE PRIVATE GOLF COURSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A DEPRESSED SITE WITH MATURE OAKS SURROUNDING THE D HANKE SCHOOL 10 SPECIAL USE PLAYFIELDS A RESTORED FARMSTEAD CURRENTLY HELD AS AN E KELLY FARM 160 HISTORIC PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION SITE ATHLETIC FIELDS AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT OWNED 411!} F MEADOWVALE SCHOOL 39 SPECIAL USE AND MAINTAINED BY I.S.D.728 G PINEWOOD GOLF COURSE 20 SPECIAL USE 1 9 HOLE PRIVATE GOLF COURSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC H SCHOOL CAMPUS 145 ATHLETIC COMPLEX ATHLETIC FIELDS OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY I.S.D.728 74 TABLE B-3.3 CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR LOCAL RECREATION FACILITIES •'I Play Lot 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. Can partially serve neighborhood park needs. SERVICE AREA: '/ to'/2 mile radius SITE: '/A- 1 acre Neighborhood Park Area for intense recreational activities such as field games,court games,crafts,playground equipment, sliding hill,skating,neighborhood centers. . SERVICE AREA: %- I mile radius to serve a population of 1,000 SITE:2-4 Acres Recommended Size: 3 Acres ATTRIBUTES: Physiography suited for intense development LOCATION:Proximity to urban residential districts Community Park Area for intense recreational facilities such as play fields,beaches or swimming pools;could include neighborhood use. SERVICE AREA:City Wide SITE: 15-50 acres ATTRIBUTES: Physiography suited for intense development LOCATION: Centrally located for City-wide access Athletic Complex Area for multiple use athletic fields,tracks and stadiums. SERVICE AREA: City Wide SITE: 5-50 Acres ATTRIBUTES: Relatively flat topography suitable for athletic fields. LOCATION:Proximity to schools 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. Linear Park Area developed for one or more varying modes of recreational travel such as hiking,biking, snowmobiling,horseback riding,cross-country skiing,canoeing and driving. Sufficient width to provide maximum protection of resource and maximum use: sufficient length to accomplish purpose. SERVICE AREA: City wide SITE: Where linear resource occurs. Link recreation facilities and other community facilities. LOCATION: Utilize man made and/or natural linear resources such as utility corridors,rights- of-way,drainage ways,vegetation patterns and roads or abandoned railroad corridors. 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. Conservancy Park Areas of wetlands,wildlife preserves,virgin timber forests,or other unique landscapes. SITE: Any Size ATTRIBUTES: Site to be preserved for present character. LOCATION: Where no facilities are presently intended. Special Use Area providing specialized or single purpose recreational activities such as golf course,nature center, marl:':. 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. 75 The following standards are recommended for programmed playfields for the City of Elk • River. These standards and acreages will need to be continually reviewed as demand for various activities and Elk River's estimated population at full development changes. TABLE B-3.4 ATHLETIC FACILITIES Athletic National Local #of Additional Facilities Needed by Acres to Activity Standard Standard Existing the City of Elk River Accommodate Facilities * (Pop.40,000) Addl. Facilities Baseball 1/5,000 1,4,400 2.5 4 16 Acres (Full Size) Youth Baseball/ 1/5,000 1/1,200 10 13 32.5 Acres Softball Adult Softball 1/3,100 5 8 24 Acres Basketball 1/2,000 6 Future need anticipated to be met 0 Acres with school facilities. City owned courts should be considered with Community Center. Cross Country t15 miles Suitable trails for these sports 0 Acres Skiing/Running - should be added to parks 00-..- Football 1/20,000 1/6,150 4 3 Game and 3 Practice 9 Acres Golf 1/20,000 1/7,700 1 -9 Hole Future need anticipated to be met 0 Acres 1 - 18 Hole by private sector Hockey/Figure 1/100,00 1/31,000 1 (indoor) 1 (indoor) 0 Acres Skating 0 (indoor) Land Acquired (indoor) 1/5,000 2(outdoor) 6(outdoor) 6 acres could (outdoor) be added to existing parks Soccer 1/10,000 1/2,500 5.5 9.5 22.5 Acres Swimming - Consider indoor pool with (indoor) -- 1/30,000 1 Community Center (outdoor) 1 (beach) Additional outdoor facility 3 Acres Tennis 1/2,000 1/1,500 8(courts) 11 (courts) 1.5 Acres Volleyball 1/2,000 6 Future indoor needs anticipated 0 Acres (indoor) to be met using school basketball courts. Consider indoor courts with Community Center. Outdoor courts should be added to neighborhood parks. Land the City of Elk River should acquire to accommodate athletic facilities for a population Total: of 40,000. 114.5 Acres * Includes city owned and Elk River's proportionate shape of I.S.D. #728 facilities 76 COMMUNITY SURVEY Alk IP The firm of Decision Resources, Ltd. conducteddealing a community survey with many parks and recreation issues. The survey includes 402 randomly selected residents of the City of Elk River who were interviewed between December 14 and December 27, 1989. The Executive Summary and Survey Tabulation is attached as an Appendix to this Report. The survey indicated an extremely high usage of park and recreation facilities including trails, nature areas, swimming, fishing and golfing. Passive walking was a popular activity as was softball and children's play opportunities. The concept of a downtown river walk was strongly supported as was additional park land along the River and a community center. The residents also expressed a preference for neighborhood parks over community playfields. It is recommended that an updated survey is conducted. iii Ili 77 PROPOSED PARK SYSTEM PARK SERVICE AREAS Park Service Areas are proposed in the Plan as a useful method of planning for the acquisitions of neighborhood parks in the urban area of the city. Neighborhood parks and consequently park service areas were not identified in the rural areas of Elk River. It was felt that typical neighborhood park amenities could be accommodated on larger rural lots. Indeed, most individual rural lots themselves are larger that the typical neighborhood park. The Park Service Areas are particularly valuable in implementing a neighborhood park system where geographic distance from residents to park facilities is an important consideration. Neighborhood parks, ranging in size from 2 to 4 acres, are an important component of Elk River's park system. They provide for the recreational needs of the people within walking or biking distance of their homes. In order to serve the entire urban area of the city sufficiently, the park service area boundaries must be defined and mapped. The criteria for differentiating boundaries are physical barriers, geographic distance and estimated population distribution. Physical boundaries include highways, rivers and lakes. The geographic distance is ideally a radius of one mile or smaller to be within a comfortable range of any given Neighborhood Park. It is anticipated that land for future neighborhood parks will be dedicated as property is subdivided. An attempt was made to identify the location of these future neighborhood where land could be dedicated by more than one property owner. However, the suitability of land for neighborhood parks will still need to be considered on a case by case basis. Where existing parks and recreational lands serve neighborhood park needs within a park service area,the addition of a neighborhood park is not planned. The park service areas will need to be adjusted, if the urban areas of the city is expanded and as new collector roads are identified. The following map shows the Park Service Areas in Elk River and the possible location of future neighborhood parks. 4 , 78 Ii -IMF -4.--1-91 - i -7E1 I f Wilial -Via I u 1 8 1 -mu r- . '' ,-----n!_ _ 1 all1) t-:.' — .. mil :;',&:-)IT a-131 © of (:) --- I , fah a -' ITT `' ,: 7- 0i -, 9,2 0--1.1, --...imp ... 1 _,. ,,,_. _..., N....'"..11111P- 0 a-te • v n •I.' $ iso \ f• I/ I "WM I All a % --".—“1 if k zs -- _..,. _ __...,...„: -sic wria er g i I Mr l' ----r-ilirlalm.-k ArAIV011 V —71111 --Ess t -----I-----pa I N I 1111 CIE 11 I In I I Mr. -144:1 lip J � , j J i 1.1 Fr , di _ --1. 7 1111111111111111 -111111111111111111111111 c . ii �, , tra . N tlir . 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It is possible that Oak Knoll Park could serve some of the neighborhood park needs of this area. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 2 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 2 is fairly undeveloped. It is defined by the Elk River and Lake Orono to the north and Highway 10 to the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 2 will have to be met by the future dedication of a neighborhood park. 80 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 3 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 3 is mostly undeveloped, although it has recently received development activity. It is bordered by Highway 10 on the north and County Road 30 on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key G- Pinewood Golf Course -A privately owned, but open to the public, nine hole executive golf course. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 3 will have to be met by dedication of a future neighborhood park. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 4 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 4 is mostly developed with larger non-urbanized residential lots. PSA Number 4 is defined by County Road 30 on the north and the Mississippi River on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 4 will need to be met by the dedication of a future neighborhood park. 81 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 5 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 5 is approximately half developed by recently established urban lots. The area is defined by County Road 30 on the north and the Mississippi River on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY.• The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 5 are proposed to be met with a future neighborhood park in the proposed second addition of Mississippi Oaks subdivision. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 6 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 6 consists of fairly well developed neighborhoods with the City Hall complex situated within it. It is defined by Highway 10 and Lake Orono on the north and east and County Road 30 on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 3 - Country Crossings Park- Conservancy park- old growth forest with trail link Map Key 12 - Moldenhauer Park -playlot/neighborhood park currently undeveloped. Map Key 16 - Orono Park/Ballfield Complex-This park is a community park/athletic complex with numerous amenities. Map Key 17 - Orono Parkway Park - Orono Parkway Park is currently undeveloped. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 6 are met with existing facilities. .�. 82 ) PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 7 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 7 is mostly developed with larger non-urbanized lots. PSA Number 7 is bordered by County Road 35 on the north and Lake Orono on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 7 need to be met by the dedication of a future neighborhood park. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 8 DESCRIPTION: 40 PSA Number 8 is currently mostly undeveloped but is starting to develop with urbanized lots. The area is defined by the limits of the urban service area of the city on the west and north, County Road 1 on the east, and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: . Map Key 11 -Meadowvale Heights Park - This park is currently undeveloped. SERVICE SUMMARY: The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 8 are proposed to be met by the development of Meadowvale Heights Park. I 83 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 9 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 9 is currently undeveloped. However, a large residential subdivision is planned on the north side of this park service area in the near future. PSA Number 9 is bordered by the Elk River Country Club on the north, County Road 1 on the west and south, and Proctor Avenue on the east. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 18 - Railroad Trail - The city's railroad trail runs through the center of this park service area. Map Key F - Meadowvale School - Developed with playfields and playground equipment. SERVICE SUMMARY: The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 9 are currently met by facilities at Meadowvale School. As this park service area further develops however, additional r ; neighborhood park needs will have to be met by the dedication of a future neighborhood park. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 10 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 10 is mostly devoted to industrial uses with very limited residential development. PSA Number 10 is bordered by County Road 1 on the north and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 14 - Oak Knoll Athletic Complex- developed athletic complex with flat playfields and parking. SERVICE SUMMARY: With limited residential potential in this park service area and Oak Knoll Athletic Complex being situated within it, no further neighborhood parks are planned. 84 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 11 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 11 consists of well established older neighborhoods. It is bordered on the north by the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks and Highway 10 on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 11 will need to be met by the future dedication of a neighborhood park. However, little vacant land remains in PSA 11 adjacent to its residential districts. The city will need to stay vigilant in order to identify an opportunity to create a neighborhood park in this area. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 12 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 12 consists of well established older neighborhoods and is bordered by Highway 10 on the north and Lake Orono on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 11 will need to be accommodated by the dedication of a future neighborhood park. Virtually no vacant land remains in this park service area and it will be difficult to acquire land for a park. I I 85 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 13 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 13 consists of some older established neighborhoods on the north side. It is bordered on the north by Lake Orono and the Elk River and on the south by the Mississippi River. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 13 will need to be met by the dedication of a future park. There is adequate vacant land with development potential to gain this future park. PSA Number 13 also has historic significance being the location of two major Indian battles between the Ojibwe and the Sioux. These battles took place on the floodplain between the Elk River and the Mississippi River. A trail along the Mississippi River with significant associated green space is proposed in this location. 6 . PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 14 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 14 consists of well established older neighborhoods and is bordered by Highway 10 on the north and the Elk and Mississippi Rivers on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 8 - Jackson and Main Street- This is a special use park devoted mostly to parking. Map Key D - Handke School - This special use park provides play area and playground equipment. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 14 are met by Handke Elementary School which is centrally located within this area. However, a trail along the river with significant associated green space is proposed. 0 86 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 15 1110) DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 15 has intense apartment use on the north and west sides. The remainder of PSA Number 15 is devoted to commercial and industrial uses. PSA Number 15 is bordered by School Street on the north and Highway 10 on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 9 - Lions Park SERVICE SUMMARY. Lions Park is centrally located within PSA Number 15 and can serve the neighborhood park needs of this area. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 16 DESCRIPTION: 0 PSA Number 16 consists of well established older neighborhoods in the west two thirds, and commercial uses on the east side. Virtually no vacant property exists in this area. PSA Number 16 is bordered by Jackson Avenue on the west, School Street on the north, Highway 169 on the east, and Main Street on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 13 -North Terrace Park- This playlot serves a limited area because it is isolated with poor access. SERVICE SUMMARY: Some neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 16 can be met by North Terrace play lot and St. Andrews School, which has playground equipment. Ilr 87 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 17 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 17 is totally devoted commercial and school uses. The area is bordered by Jackson Avenue on the west, Highway 10 on the east, and School Street on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY. Since there are no residential areas in PSA Number 17, no neighborhood parks are planned. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 18 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 18 consists of well established older neighborhoods with little vacant land left for development. PSA Number 18 is bordered by Proctor Avenue on the west, Jackson Avenue on the east, and School Street on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 19 - Ridgewood East Park - a fully developed neighborhood park. Map Key H- School campus - developed athletic complex consisting of extensive athletic fields and the hockey arena. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 18 are adequately accommodated by existing park and recreation land. • 88 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 19 DESCRIPTION: S ION: PSA Number 19 is currently being developed with commercial uses on the west and residential uses in the remaining area. PSA Number 19 is bordered by Highway 10 on the west. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY: The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 19 are proposed to be met by the dedication of a park in a future phase of Hillside Estates. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 20 DESCRIPTION: 40 The eastern portion of PSA Number 20 consists of residential development. The northwest and southwest corners of this park service area are developed or are proposed to be developed with commercial uses. PSA Number 20 is bordered by Highway 169 on the west. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 5 -Deerfield 4th Park- developed neighborhood park. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of this area are met by Deerfield 4th Park. 89 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 21 •' DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 21 consists of established neighborhoods on the west and vacant land earmarked for future residential development on the east. PSA Number 21 is bordered by Tyler Street on the east. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 21 are planned to be met by the dedication of a future neighborhood park. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 22 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 22 has a mix of commercial and residential uses on the west side. The east side of this area consists of vacant land planned for future residential development. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 1 - Baldwin Park- a playlot/neighborhood park with playground equipment is . meeting some of the neighborhood park needs of the adjacent apartment dwellers. Map Key 2 - Barrington Park - a playlot/neighborhood park meeting some neighborhood park needs of the adjacent apartment dwellers. Map Key 6 - Elk Hills Park - a currently undeveloped park which could serve some neighborhood park needs in the future. SERVICE SUMMARY. The future neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 22 are proposed to be met by the dedication of a future neighborhood park in the undeveloped eastern portion of this area. • 90 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 23 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 23 is mostly undeveloped at this time. PSA Number 23 is bordered by County Road 13 on the west and north, County Road 12 on the south and Trott Brook off the east. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 23 are proposed to be met by the dedication of a future neighborhood park. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 24 DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 24 consists of well established older neighborhoods on the north side with the remainder of the area being devoted to commercial and industrial uses. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: Map Key 10 - Meadow Park - an undeveloped neighborhood park. SERVICE SUMMARY: The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 24 are planned to be met by the development of Meadow Park. Little opportunity for additional parks in this area exist. a 91 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 25 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 25 is currently underdeveloped. PSA Number 25 is bordered by Highway 10 on the west and County Road 12 on the north. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY. As PSA Number 25 develops with residential uses, it is anticipated that neighborhood park needs will be met by the development of Hillside Park, which is adjacent to the east of this area. PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 26 DESCRIPTION: • PSA Number 26 is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west and Hwy. 10 on the east. PSA Number 26 is currently devoted to commercial uses. The Comprehensive Plan for Elk River anticipates commercial uses into the future in this area. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND. None. SERVICE SUMMARY. Because the potential for residential development within PSA Number 26 is extremely low,there are no plans for a neighborhood park in this area. However, a trail along the river with significant associated green space is proposed. •' 3) 92 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 27 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 27 consists of one older residential neighborhood and commercial uses on the north end. The remainder of PSA Number 27 is currently undeveloped. PSA Number 27 is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west, Hwy. 10 on the east and The Kelly Farm(a Historical Park) on the south. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY. The neighborhood park needs of PSA Number 27 are proposed to be met by the dedication of a future neighborhood park as residential uses develop. It is logical that this neighborhood park would be situated to take advantage of the Mississippi River. The proposed neighborhood park would be an extension of the significant green space associated with the river trail. ii,- • 93 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 28 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 28 is bordered by Hwy. 10 on the west, 165th Ave. on the south and has the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks running through the approximate center of it. Most of the property adjacent to Hwy. 10 within PSA Number 28 is currently devoted to commercial uses. NSP's refuse derived fuel plant and other industrial uses are also located in PSA Number 28. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY: All of PSA Number 28 is either zoned commercial or industrial. Very few existing residences are located in this park service area. Due to the lack of planned future residential growth in PSA Number 28, no neighborhood park is planned. 410 • 94 PARK SERVICE AREA NUMBER 29 • DESCRIPTION: PSA Number 29 is mostly undeveloped at the current time. PSA Number 29 is bordered by County Road 13 on the north, County Road 40 on the east, County Road 12 on the south and Trott Brook on the west. A portion of PSA Number 29 has been mined for gravel in the past. This gravel mining has left a man-made lake with possible recreational benefits to the area. This man-made lake is attached to Trott Brook and has a number of game species of fish. EXISTING PARK AND RECREATIONAL LAND: None. SERVICE SUMMARY. As PSA Number 29 develops with residential uses, it is anticipated that neighborhood park needs will be met by the development of a future neighborhood park. One logical possibility for a location is the abandoned gravel mine within this PSA 29. 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I II MEL I vi —MIT t r - I I I , 1 II imi 11 I I j 111 0II , 0 PLAY LOTS • The existingpark system currently has six (6)parks that are playlots or somewhere between a playlot and a neighborhood park. North Terrace Park is a true play lot and Elk Hills Park, Meadow Park, Moldenhauer Park, Baldwin Park and Barrington park are playlots/neighborhood parks. These parks can be beneficial to their immediate neighborhood and it is recommended that master plans for the undeveloped ones, Elk Hills Park, Meadow Park and Moldenhauer Park, be prepared and implemented. The Plan does not recommend any additional Play Lots. These parks are very difficult to maintain and serve a limited purpose. In most cases, the need for Play lots can best be met privately rather than as part of the City System. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS The existing park system currently has two (2) developed neighborhood parks: including Ridgewood East Park and Deerfield 4th Park, and one undeveloped neighborhood park, Orono Parkway Park. There are also five (5) existing playlot/neighborhood parks including Moldenhauer Park, Meadow Park, Elk Hills Park, Baldwin Park and Barrington Park that can partially serve neighborhood park needs. Moldenhauer, Elk Hills and Meadow Parks are currently undeveloped - Meadowvale Heights Park is also anticipated to be developed to meet the neighborhood park needs of the area. It is recommended that master plans for each undeveloped park be prepared and implemented. The Plan emphasizes a neighborhood park system, which reflects the sentiments of the residents as expressed through the Community Survey. Neighborhood parks, or other parks with neighborhood park facilities, are proposed for each of the Park Service Areas. In many cases,the neighborhood park facilities are provided in community parks, athletic complexes, area-wide parks or other parks that service more than one purpose. COMMUNITY PARKS The existing park system currently has two (2) Community Parks: Orono Park and Lions Park, both of which have been substantially developed. These parks are very important components of the park system and Orono Park is currently heavily used by the residents. Both parks however,have various functional and/or aesthetic problems that need to be addressed. It is recommended that master plans for each park be prepared and implemented. The Plan does not recommend any additional Community Parks,however, some proposed neighborhood parks such as Meadowvale Heights Park could evolve into community parks in the future due to changing community growth and needs. o 97 ATHLETIC COMPLEXES • The existing park system currently has three (3) athletic complexes: including the softball complex portion of Orono Park, which is city owned, Oak Knoll Athletic Complex, which is co-owned by the city and school district and the school campus, which is owned by the school district. All of these facilities are and fully developed and are heavily used at the present time. The plan recommends that additional athletic complexes be developed immediately. It may also be possible to meet some future needs through playfeilds on future school sites or neighborhood parks. AREA WIDE PARKS The existing park system currently has three (3) area wide parks: including Woodland Trails Park, Hillside Park and Shiely Park. Shiely and Hillside are currently undeveloped. Master Plans for these parks should be prepared and implemented. The plan recommends that possibly four(4) additional area wide parks be developed: one on the Houlton Farm along the Mississippi River, (possibly Houlton's Island) one in the northeast portion of the City (possibly by Eagle Lake) , one in the northwest portion of 4 the city (possibly a unique Tamarack Swamp located there) and one in the southeast portion of the city along the Mississippi River(possibly adjacent to the Kelly Farm). LINEAR PARKS The existing park system currently has one (1) Linear Park, the Railroad Trail. The plan proposed an extensive trail system, including several trail corridors that should be considered linear parks,particularly the proposed trail corridor along the Mississippi River. HISTORIC PARKS The existing park system currently has one (1) Historic Park, the Kelly Farm, which is privately owned and operated by the Minnesota Historical Society as an historic preservation site. The Plan does not specifically propose additional historic parks,however, it does recommend that the Town Square or Jackson/Main Park possibly be restored, and a park established on the Houlton Farm could fall into the category of Historic Parks. CONSERVANCY PARKS iiThe existing park system currently has two (2) Conservancy Park, including Deerfield 2nd park, which is a wetland area, and Country Crossings which is an old growth forest. 98 Both were conserved as part of the park system. Oak Knoll Park could also be IIIconsidered a conservancy park. The plan does not specifically designate additional Conservancy Parks, however, they should be added to the park system as the City has an opportunity to acquire and preserve special landscapes and environmentally sensitive areas that are threatened by development. SPECIAL USE The existing park system currently has seven (7) Special Use Parks, including the Jackson/Main Park (Town Square) which is City owned, and Babcock Wayside Rest, Elk River Country Club, Pinewood Golf Course, County Fairgrounds, Meadowvale School and Handke School, which are non-City owned. The plan proposes the addition of one (1) Special Use Park, which is the Downtown River Walk. iii • 99 �dddd � d ddd � d_ ddddddddJddddddddddddddddddd m.o.. (._, : I _ . TaiAWib 1111401\ •O•-1•10 •I )111;4;44 •mo .,1' ... o a ► ., OW I i r L.,„„y, , _ ,ilw •; _ , ,........... ._______ ____:p,. „,, ,::____.,.....„ . ., ,, .. IP 160F111.ZGE( Mi‘i3t,l, E '-.—".:•.•lf„ h.1 :''.i,..±'4'A..O'.L'. . - i- z i6 f ,l CiO '.,.. 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F 4 ■ .. • S E _ , 4r 11111 ° Ii 1111 ! II 1 1 �I �I l 11 ! 11 I I 1 =I 1 li 11I ! 11 li 1 '1111 g 81 ‘ ` t ill,. . � i ik. ...__ , t , t >` , g t i B t t t 1 �. ,----- S 3 ■ e MAP D-1. N7DENED SHOULDER cm 4x.:•1 ,, x 1 gg I TRAIL HEAD O E nn I % ._ DETACHED DE TRAIL SNDWAIOBus 8 TRAILS AND e" , • `: ::„ •,,,s �, HORSES H —�-'" `•• `0 n>= PARKWAY PLAN NOVEMEEFI 1905 • f City of ts. Elk F ....4 1p N'k. .• ° , iver -� 1 \ '. X1,7____ �r I - N\ - \ >� 1�_ E / 11 ' ` j .1.1",,,,7411` per( 1I \ IL .un n.rA Il.WM p11Y�n I MOCAPC l►MM OTA MIN _- 111U MFdUi 1 I t [ I � � tIi � t 0114r-TA • • PROPOSED TRAIL SYSTEM IIP PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAILS The Elk River Master Park and Recreation Plan proposes an extensive system of trails serving all areas of the City and accommodating a wide variety of activities. The Community Survey indicated very strong support for a trail system and particularly a system developed for both pedestrian and bicycle use. The proposed trail system is essentially a networking of paths to connect the major parks and open spaces. By forming the connections between parks, trail loops are developed that offer a wide variety of experiences and distances,thereby accommodating differing user needs. The connections are very important to the city's park system because they provide convenient access to various park sites without having to drive to each destination and at the same time providing an enjoyable recreation activity. The proposed trail system will also provide safe pedestrian movements to non-park destinations. Most trails are proposed to serve both the pedestrian and the bicyclist, however, in heavy use areas, separate trails could be provided. Detached trails in their own right-of- way/corridor not associated with roadways, are preferred. The Plan recommends that trails be designed to the standards illustrated in the following sections as well as those standards described in the Appendix titled"Guide for Development of New Bicycle Facilities". Due to funding problems, it is anticipated that in the rural areas, at least temporarily, widened shoulders will need to serve as trails. These widened shoulders will need to be minimum of six (6) feet and preferably twelve (12) feet wide. It is recommended that a plan for funding development and maintenance of trails is prepared and implemented. Special consideration must be given to tying into regional trail systems such as the Mississippi River Trail. 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As the parkways are designated on existing roads, the design standards for meeting traffic needs will have to be maintained. TYPICAL PARKWAY SECTIONS D-1.3 -,tr.:1"\ICC"\\N- Ci\: —\.< p .iii s- 7 11` .''.:..•...• wiGiri '.....Y.iv G'M1=1•�`.' ':.......<......::.y.'n::......�L . � �"�}...mrnww+..•..wYr�"•>:G .. ;.;�,...;...y.. .rix, .. ,..:� .:..n.a..,;$ixn-•r.;.: .. .xr;.xntixv:ovr.x.:: Bike Path Driving Lanes Walking Path A.e., ...". .---._> ...,1„...„......,t, r'-'1 .c—/ ,_.5-\ • i : , 1 5/ 41/4 ; �cto� - - _>:c::`ia :- - ::c:::,oa _ :;_c::go;w.e` �;':�:c��z•'i::.r.o;, ::0:•:.v: :':W 0::: 7r:V::. - i.Gr: .iG..G«:r '.r..:i i:C>::!• .: . ::0:::•Gn-.vr' O;�t::•`_v_r.?...r.G:::��a.�.. Y.Ci ..C:: ..G.. :.G _ .. .. .r.._........�.......,.... n... :G:�... ..t rnr::�SC..CCD-^J�.rO:N !GY.},'�::^-.`::W:>:G nr'�v}'i :�•.�::.,. Driving Lane YDriving Lane Bike Path Walking Path 6 103 SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IPThe Snowmobile Trail Concept Plan shows the location of regional snowmobile trails related to the City of Elk River. The Master Park and Recreation Plan provides for trails that allow snowmobiles to cross Elk River and gain access to these regional trails. Snowmobile trails are usually in conflict with other trail systems, except to the extent that seasonal use can accommodate more than one activity. For safety reasons, as well as aesthetic considerations, it is recommended that snowmobiles not be allowed in areas designated for pedestrians and cross-country skiers. Snowmobiling is recognized as a legitimate recreational activity, however, it is an activity that needs to be closely regulated. Policies related to snowmobile usage of parks and trails need to be prepared. SNOWMOBILE TRAIL CONCEPT D-1.4 'eRAil 'MAI ,v":"..:7-----;!---:: ';Zon-finernod i' % i ,tttr_ Kpr,'3t�a N,---1 a t �'• �' I I l'' , ti--'-'"H .1,.. /' '-"-1 1 i I i ,,... - ' --1....-'' 1 '1 , i r OJT s y i � .•. ♦7 I 4 r ; ;4 "N.w ' I Elk River �,. - i -,,,...___, ...,__L--_,,t4 irj, , 7 • ...........1, f \ •- N *---- li w-- 104 EQUESTRIAN TRAILS •I Portions of the trail system could be designated for horseback riding, such as the Railroad Trail or in Woodland Trails Park. A joint agreement to allow Elk River residents access to the City of Ramsey's Equestrian Trails has been discussed and should be further explored. Elk River would have to provide a parking lot for horse trailers on city-owned property on the eastern boundary of Elk River,north of 165th Ave. Equestrian trails, whether part of the proposed pedestrian trail system or a separate • system, should be provided. Policies related to equestrian usage of parks and trails need to be prepared. OVERHEAD POWERLINE CORRIDORS The location of overhead powerline corridors are shown on the following map. Overhead powerline corridors offer the potential use of existing right-of-way for possible Equestrian and snowmobile trails use. Although the utility companies generally encourage this type of public use,the concept of recreation use under powerlines is sometimes criticized by the public because of the conflict in aesthetic values and the potential health hazard from electromagnetic fields. The Park and Recreation 4.r" r,.. Commission may want to discuss this issue in more detail. While utility corridors offer continuous strips of land that could be used for trails, it is unlikely trails could be established along the entire length of any of them. Where utility corridors run through neighborhoods and back yards, certain types of trails would be too intrusive. 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BABCOCKSTATE WAYSIDE PARK MAP. E-1.1 .,rt 4/ lik •�_ ,� 2. BARRINGTON PARK B. COUNTY FAIRGROUND /TRY CLUB . i • C. ELK RIVER 3. CM HAU_PARK 4. COUNTRY CROSSING PARK HANDKE ELEMENTARY Y SCiODL COMPREHENSIVE / o .: ••°g, 5. DEERFIELD 2ND PARK E. KELLY FARM (HISTORIC) PARK SYSTEM PLAN _� `; '•� alk ,�F. MEADOWVALE SCI100L / •8. DEERFIELD 4TH PARK '/'� \G. PINEWOOD GOLF COURSE _\ -LIM /// ♦ \` �- 7. ELK HILLS PARK H. SCHOOL CAMPUS(VANOENBERGE AND SAUK JR. HIGHS /S°I� -'� //I 8. HARRIS ISLAND PARK AND ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH) t i ___Alli - \'. ' 1, 9. HILLSIDE PARK Olt �L � - V DIY EXISTING FUTURE Y \ ? 10. JACKSON AND MAIN STREET PARRS PARKS Elk ” /�• PLAYLOT Fl. lver //..,;,,,,/ \ 11. UONS PARK ` 12. MEADOW PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK N © AW/N \� \'� — NN j//,. t 13. MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS PARK .._,. , >� COMMUNITY PARK CCM •• //i•,,':;; :;•'': N \ 14. MOLDENHAUER PARK _� �� N:..'‘ 15. NORTH TERRACE TOT LOT ATHLETIC COMPLEX AC �m // .;\' AWL— ... .., � ` 16. OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC FIELDS ® / y //�/.'::: '\ �(�\�1 AREA WIDE PARK AW •1 ryry� ///�/i�'':' •• ",' WM- n 17. ORONO PARK ��- 131 �I // /••:'�' ••• ^\pr\V 18. RAILROAD TRAIL LINEAR PARK O I it ///%�, ' iiii ♦*• `"' 19. RIDGEWOOD EAST PARK p I �� /„,,,,,_...,/, ,..../„.....,...yE HISTORIC PARK Q _��• 4•Z 20. TOP OF THE WORLD PARK ;i 1 21. WOODLAND TRAILS PARK CONSERVANY PARK C ;I _m f`%I ,, 1 i , SPECIAL USE PARK EU (21 il �/ WM/Al;�Mgpf�nMN 1 ..�.�'', I 11 ii---3"---3"WIDENED SHOULDER ml NM OM MN TRAIL HEAD O rb I '� s//yam /////// SDETACHED IDEWALK TRAIL OR II 11 1 11 11 11 WM SNOOBILES $ yyyyyI j HORSES H • L I 1 I 1• 1 IMPLEMENTATION The Master Park and Recreation Plan provides the City of Elk River with a detailed framework for the orderly growth and development of the Park and Recreation System. Implementation of the Plan requires thoughtful consideration of priorities,policies, phasing, financing, maintenance and operation. The following discussion and recommendations for implementation should provide a sound foundation for proceeding with the Park and Recreation Plan. • PRIORITIES The community survey conducted by Decision Resources, Ltd., in December, 1989, provides the basis for establishing priorities that are consistent with the current preferences of the residents of Elk River. The survey indicated a very strong demand for park and recreation facilities. The most popular activity was hiking or walking, followed by bicycling and nature walks. All of these activities suggest that trails should be a very high priority in the Park and Recreation Plan. The survey also indicated strong demand for a broad range of activities, including swimming, fishing, golfing, softball,picnic areas, sliding hills and soccer. The concept `�. of a downtown river walk was favored by 74% of the residents. A nature trail was favored by 74%, an outdoor swimming pool 65%, a nature area/interpretive center 66%, and play equipment 44%. Sixty-five percent of the residents supported the concept of acquiring land for park development along the Mississippi River. Seventy-four percent of the residents supported the construction of an Elk River Community Center. In summary, the community survey clearly indicated that the residents of Elk River desire an improved and expanded park and recreation system. Support for financing an expanded park and recreation system is more difficult and points out the importance of having well-planned park proposals that are in line with resident preferences. The determination of park and recreation priorities is also influenced by other factors. Additional considerations may include the following: Existing City Ownership of the Land Land that is currently owned by the City of Elk River may be a higher priority for improvement simply because it is available and can be developed more quickly and at a lower price. I 108 Land Acquisition • Priorities for land acquisition are influenced by the cost and availability of the land. The city may need to move quickly to take advantage of land that is for sale or to acquire land that is under development pressure. The city may also have to adjust priorities to recognize land that is available to the city through the park land dedication ordinance. Some of these opportunities cannot be anticipated by the Plan and, therefore, the Plan needs to be flexible enough to accommodate changes that are beneficial to the city and compatible (though not identical)to the Plan. Funding Programs In some cases, the source of funds to implement the park and recreation system will affect the priorities. For example, federal and state park grant programs establish eligibility requirements in which they fund certain types of park facilities and not others. They also utilize a rating system for grant applications in which park facilities on their priority list (such as boat launches, water related facilities and trails) are ranked higher than other facilities (such as parking areas, play areas and picnic facilities). Economic Development Park projects are sometimes part of an overall economic development strategy where they 40 can be beneficial to the city in terms of facilitating targeted economic development projects. The downtown river walk may be an example of that type of project where, because of the positive effect on downtown development,the river walk may be given a higher priority. Natural Resources Protection of natural resources, such as woodland, wetland, native prairie, lakes, streams and rivers is an important objective of the Park and Recreation Plan. The opportunity to preserve these valuable natural resources will need to be recognized in the determination of priorities. Recreation Program Demands The demand for specific recreation programs and activities greatly affects the priorities for facilities. If there is a greater demand to participate in a program than existing facilities can accommodate, then those facilities should receive a higher priority that facilities with lesser participation. This is the case with athletic complexes. The facilities available for soccer, softball and baseball have not kept pace with the growing participation in these activities. The demand for athletic complexes is expected to continue to grow as new families locate in Elk River. S 109 GENERAL PRIORITY AREAS Alw The following general priority areas are proposed: 1. Athletic Complexes - The acquisition and development of land for community athletic fields is the highest priority area for the parks and recreation program. The participation in youth soccer, softball and baseball is growing and there is shortage of available facilities to accommodate the growth. - Land areas that do not have significant natural vegetation and that are not burdened with urban service assessments should be considered. - Other land areas that have appropriate topography and soil conditions, that are easily accessible and that do not present potential conflicts with residential areas should also be considered. - The potential for a joint effort between the city and the School District to develop additional athletic complexes should be pursued. - Since youth athletic activities draw from the entire#728 School District, fair participation in the development of athletic complexes by all communities within the district should be pursued. 2. Trails Extensive trail development is proposed to meet the demand reflected by the community survey. Walking trails, bicycle trails and nature trails are a high priority. - The development of the railroad corridor for hiking/biking trails and cross-country ski trails is high priority. - The development of internal park trails, particularly in Hillside Park, is a high priority. • 110 - The development of a trail adjacent to the Mississippi River, • especially from downtown Elk River southeasterly, is a high priority. The green-space associated with this trail should be as wide and significant as practical. - Park linkages and loops that connect various parks and neighborhoods are important but, in comparison, are a moderate priority. - The utilization of utility corridors takes advantage of land and right-of-ways that may be immediately available. The agreements and/or permits that are necessary to utilize this land for trails are a high priority. Improvements to the trail system within the utility corridors are a moderate priority. - The parkway system is a concept that must be implemented over a long period of time. As major changes or improvements are planned for these roadways, the trails and bikeways should be incorporated into the improvements. Due to the long range nature of this project, the parkway system is a low priority. -0 Many trails will follow existing road corridors. Therefore, providing trails to these roads and widening shoulders as they are upgraded is a high priority. 3. Existing Parks - Hillside and Top of the World Parks provide excellent opportunities for an outstanding area-wide park. Development of amenities in these parks and clean-up of the dump site at Hillside Park are high priorities. Town Square Park is an important historic and aesthetic resource for the city and the downtown area. The restoration of this park depends on the resolution of parking issues. Town Square Park is a moderate priority. - Lions, Woodland Trails, Oak Knoll Athletic Complex and Orono Parks are very important, heavily used parks. All of these parks are substantially developed and,therefore, improvements and/or changes are a moderate priority. - Improvements and/or changes are also a low priority for the IIIfollowing already developed parks: Baldwin, Barrington, Deerfield 4th, North Terrace, and Ridgewood East. 111 Other park areas, such as Country Crossings, Deerfield 2, • Elk Hills, Meadow Park, Meadowvale Heights, Moldenhauer, and Oak Knoll Parks should be developed as the neighborhoods develop and as demand for recreation facilities increase. These park improvements range from moderate priority to low priority. 4. New Parks Neighborhood parks are a high priority as reflected in the Community Survey. The city should establish a neighborhood park system as described in the plan, through timely acquisition of land and through the parkland dedication ordinance, as development occurs. Land acquisition is a high priority. Development is a moderate to low priority. The Houlton Farm and/or Houlton's Island is an exceptional historic, recreation and aesthetic resource for both the city and the region. The acquisition of this property for park and recreation use is a high priority. The downtown riverfront, along with a trail system along the Mississippi River, is an important concept with strong support from the residents and potential economic development benefits to the downtown area. The downtown riverfront is high priority. The expanded trail along the Mississippi is a moderate priority. Eagle Lake is an important natural resource and offers the potential for an outstanding area-wide park. Acquisition of land in this area, or a similar area in the northeast portion of the city, is a high to moderate priority depending on development pressure and the need to protect sensitive natural areas. Conservation areas should be preserved through either acquisition or zoning. It is extremely important that these sensitive areas be protected from encroachment by development. Once destroyed, these unique landscapes can never be replaced. Therefore, depending on location and development pressure, acquisition of these areas is a high to low priority. Protection of these areas through zoning or ordinances is a high priority. The establishment of area-wide parks in the northwestern and • southeastern (along the Mississippi River) areas of the city to 112 protect sensitive natural areas while providing park • opportunities to these areas of the city is a moderate to high priority depending on development pressure. 5. Special Use Facilities A Community Center is an important special-use facility that would serve the entire community and compliment existing park and recreation facilities. The community survey indicated strong support for a Community Center. The Center is a high priority. An outdoor swimming pool would fill a void in recreation facilities between the beach at Orono Park and the indoor swimming pool provided by the school district. The outdoor pool shows significant support by area residents and should be considered a moderate to high priority. An interpretive center, located at Woodland Trails Park, is a facility that would greatly expand the recreational and educational value of the Park. The interpretive center is a moderate to low priority. • Although golf is increasing in popularity and is an important recreation activity, this need in the City of Elk River is being adequately met by the privately owned courses that are open to the public. A city-owned golf course is a low priority. FINANCING The implementation of the Master Park and Recreation Plan is an ambitious undertaking and there are no easy methods of obtaining the necessary funding to make it a reality. FINANCIAL SUPPORT Financial support for the implementation of the Plan will require the following basic actions: 1. Establish priorities based upon the needs and preferences expressed by the residents of the city. The residents must continue to support the development of the parks and recreation system and be involved in the decision making process. . 113 2. Provide high quality park facilities and improvements. The li park facilities must be well designed, attractive, functional and durable. The residents must view the park system as a valuable community asset that improves the quality of life and preserves the character of landscape and open space that attracts them to the area. 3. Maintenance and operation of the park system must be a high priority of the city. The residents must have confidence that their investment in the park and recreation system will be money well spent and will continue to serve them in the future. 4. All avenues of funding for the park and recreation system must be pursued. Although most of the funding must come indirectly from the residents, the various grant programs that are available can help to stretch the local burden. POTENTIAL FINANCIAL SOURCES The following potential financial sources should be pursued in order to provide the funding necessary to proceed with implementation of the Master Park and Recreation Plan: 1116 1. Capital Improvements Budget The Capital Improvements Budget of the City of Elk River will continue to be an important source of funds for park improvements. These funds, while determined on a yearly basis, should be planned or estimated on a five year basis. The city should have a Five Year Parks Capital Improvements Plan which is set up primarily to fund improvements to existing parks. 2. Park Dedication Fund The Park Dedication Fund of the City of Elk River will continue to be an important source of funds for park land acquisition. The fee structure should periodically be reviewed and updated. Although this Fund can be used for both capital improvements and land acquisition it is generally believed to be good policy to build this fund for major land acquisition needs for which bonding might be the only other potential source of funds. Ill 114 3. Park Bond Referendum • If the City of Elk River is to achieve the goals goa s and objectives of the Master Plan and Recreation Plan, it will very likely need to pass a park bond referendum. Other financial sources are simply not sufficient to provide the land and facilities that are required for a growing community. As discussed in the summary of the Community Survey, however, park bond referendums are difficult to pass and require good planning, timing and careful consideration of priorities. This will be a major task of the Park and Recreation Commission. 4. User Fees User fees may help to fund maintenance and operation costs for special facilities and, in some cases, could fund some improvements. User fees, however, cannot be applied to many of the recreation activities and would not fund major capital improvements. 5. Donations 40, Many parks and recreation programs are benefiting from donations from charitable organizations. Although organizations (suck as the Lions Club) have traditionally supported parks and recreation,the popularity of charitable gambling (bingo and pull-tabs) has dramatically increased the money available to donations. It is not uncommon for cities to fund major land acquisition and capital improvements from charitable gambling proceeds in addition to recreation programs. The City of Elk River may want to review the present activities and policies regarding charitable gambling. 6. State and Federal Outdoor Recreational Grants The Department of Trade and Economic Development of the State of Minnesota administers the state and federal outdoor recreation grant programs. Although funding is very competitive,this grant program should definitely be pursued by the City of Elk River. Grants should be sought for major park improvements such as trails, ballfields, tennis and basketball courts, docks, boat launches and many other activities. Acquisition of land is also an eligible item, however, the process • is lengthy and cumbersome. Grants are usually on a 50-50 matching basis. 115 7. Trails and Bikeways Grants • Both the Department of Natural ural Resources and the Department of Transportation of the State of Minnesota have grant programs for trails and/or bikeways. These programs are very limited, however, and usually require regional significance. 8. Environmental Trust Fund An Environmental Trust Fund has been established by the State of Minnesota and will be funded from State Lottery pro- ceeds. Funds are available through the State to local units of government for park projects that are geared toward improving, preserving or protecting environmentally sensitive areas. The Environmental Trust Fund may have applications for many Elk River Parks, including Woodland Trails Park, Hillside Park and other proposed park areas. 9. National Endowment for the Arts The National Endowment for the Arts, an independent agency e—;, of the Federal government, was created to encourage and assist the nation's cultural resources. There are various individual and program grants available, including Projects Grants for Rural and Small Communities to support projects involving design practice, media, research,theory and education about design. This program has a very narrow focus, however, it may apply to special park projects or studies such as in historic preservation, public art or cultural resources. 10. Regional Park Bonding Programs Some of the proposals in the Master Park and Recreation Plan may have regional significance. It is conceivable, for example, that a major park along the Mississippi River such as the Houlton Farm, could be a regional park serving Wright County, Sherburne County and the City of Elk River. Special legislative approval could be sought to sell bonds to finance acquisition and development. 0 116 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS 0 Park maintenance and operation are critical to the success of the parks and recreation program. Just as a master plan for park development is important for the orderly development of each individual park, so to is it important to develop a master plan for maintenance and operation. A maintenance and operation plan does not have to be extensive, but it should address the following issues: 1. The level of maintenance for grass mowing should be defined for each park. A common mistake is mowing too much area. Many of the parks will have areas that require weekly mowing, areas that only need occasional mowing and areas that are best left natural. 2. Maintenance of trees and shrubs often are neglected in park systems. The plan should include a schedule for mulching, fertilizing, wrapping, trimming and replacements. 3. The plan should include a schedule for inspection and repair of playground equipment,park furnishings, lighting, fencing, trails, parking areas and other facilities. 111 4. Expectations for winter maintenance should be clearly defined, particularly regarding snowplowing of parking areas and trails, maintenance of cross-country ski trails and maintenance of ice skating areas. 5. Expectations regarding policing and law enforcement policies and procedures should be clearly defined. 6. The plan should address the maintenance and operation budget and funding. 7. Maintenance and operation policies should be described in a written document. STAFFING The implementation of the recommendations contained in the Master Park and Recreation Plan will require additional staff time and commitment. The City of Elk River would benefit from the establishment of a parks and recreation staff position that would be responsible for carrying out the recommendations of the Plan, preparing ordinances and policies, coordination with the Park and Recreation Commission, and many other 6 responsibilities. 117 • APPENDIX • 118 CITY POLICIES AND ORDINANCES • EXISTING ORDINANCES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT 1. SECTION 216 - Park and Recreation Commission - Establishment of Park and Recreation Commission 2. RESOLUTION 86-29, a resolution establishing park dedication fees for plats, replats and administrative subdivisions. 3. RESOLUTION 87-24, a resolution establishing the park dedication fee on new subdivision and multi-family dwelling units. 4. RESOLUTION 88-100, a resolution amending the park dedication fee on new subdivisions and multi-family dwelling units. 5. RESOLUTION 89-52, a resolution setting commercial and industrial park dedication fees. 40 6. RESOLUTION 90-44, a resolution adopting a park plan as an addendum to the City of Elk River's Growth Management Plan. 7. RESOLUTION 90-45, a resolution adopting a pathway plan as an addendum to the City of Elk River's 1988 Growth Management Plan. 8. RESOLUTION 90-55, a resolution eliminating industrial park dedication fees. 9. ORDINANCE 90-10, an ordinance regulating the speed and direction of watercraft on Orono Lake. 10. Joint Powers Agreement for Community Recreation Coordinator- Passed by Elk River City Council on 1/6/92. 11. RESOLUTION 92-122, a resolution amending the park dedication fee on new subdivisions and multi-family dwelling units.- 12. RESOLUTION 94-26, a resolution relating Elk River as sponsoring agent for ISTEA grant proposal. 13. RESOLUTION 94-27, a resolution regarding Elk River's agreement to operate trail system (ISTEA). •) 119 14. RESOLUTION 94-28, a resolution regarding matching funds for • City (ISTEA). 15. RESOLUTION 95-2, a resolution in support of the 1995 Federal ISTEA Grant Application. 16. ORDINANCE 95-15, an ordinance amending Section 1008 of the City of Elk River Zoning Ordinance. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. The City should refine ordinances regulating park and recreation use. The ordinance should address park hours, use permits, motorized vehicles, littering, camping, fishing, boating, animal control,trail use, swimming, alcoholic beverages and special activities. 2. The City should review current zoning ordinances and categories, particularly in relationship to the need for conservancy park sites and the preservation of unique landscapes. EXISTING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS 1. Joint Powers Agreement was made between the City of Elk River, other local governments and the Elk River School District in early 1992. This agreement set up the Community Recreation Board to facilitate recreation programming throughout the school district. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. The City should negotiate an agreement with the utility companies for recreational use of the utility corridors. 2. The City should negotiate an agreement with Sherburne County for use of public right-of-way or roadway for biking and hiking trails. 3. The City should negotiate an agreement with the State of Minnesota for biking and hiking trails through Babcock State Park and adjacent highway property. 4. The City should negotiate agreements with adjacent communities and agencies (such as Kelly Farm)to develop coordinated trail systems that are regional in character. 11, 120 5. The City should begin discussions with Sherburne County and Wright • County to promote a regional approach to park development, particularly along the Mississippi River in areas such as the Houlton Farms. EXISTING POLICIES 1. The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Elk River established goals and objectives for parks and recreation. The goals and corresponding policies for each goal are listed in the Introduction to the Master Park and Recreation Plan. 2. City of Elk River- Shelter Reservation Policies (attached). RECOMMENDATIONS 1. The City should refine its policies to assist in implementing the Master Park and Recreation Plan. These policies can be implemented over time as it becomes necessary to address each issue in more detail. The general policies listed in the Plan should be used as a framework for the detailed policies. 2. Although the rules and regulations for parks and recreation use should be defined as much as possible through an ordinance, there will be various policies that will be required to supplement the ordinance and to address issues that may require occasional change. 3. The City should develop policies addressing issues that arise with the various organizations that provide recreation services. The City should coordinate the policies of the various organizations so that there is a consistent approach to park and recreation management, maintenance and administration. 121 CITY OF ELK RIVER SHELTER RESERVATION POLICIES 1 . ALL SHELTERS AT THE PARKS MUST BE RESERVED PRIOR TO USE. Shelters may be reserved by Elk River Residents ONLY by contacting City Hall any time after January 1 of that year --- 720 Dodge Avenue - 441-7420 . 2. A DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED for residents making the reservation and is refundable if the shelter and surrounding area is cleaned of refuse and debris prior to leaving the area . 3 . A reservation form MUST be filled out at the City of Elk River ONE WEEK PRIOR to the reservation date or it will result in the loss of the reservation. This form MUST be brought to the shelter on the reservation day requested. 5 . The following is a summary of what is available at the parks : All shelters have an electrical box, and water is available in the parks . There are picnic tables in each shelter and throughout the park. Barbecue grills are also available by each shelter. ORONO PARK - NOTE: THERE ARE NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED 'ON ORONO LAKE BEACH - 2-Octagonal Shelters that will hold approximately 50 people per shelter. - 1-Rectangular Shelter that will hold approximately 150 people. - Playground area - Swimming Beach - Fishing Pier - Volleyball Court off Beach area (Volleyball not provided) - Horseshoe Pits (Horseshoes not provided) - Boat launch - Softball field - YOU MUST CALL THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO RESERVE THIS FIELD 441-1003 x 240 LION' S PARK - - 4-Octagonal Shelters that will hold approximately 50 people per shelter. - 1-Rectangular Shelter that will hold approximately 150+ people, with an enclosed area and serving counters . - Bandshell with seating (approximately 200 people ) - Walking path - Tot playground area 411 - Fishing pond - Basketball and Volleyball Courts (Balls not provided) - Horseshoe Pits (Horseshoes not provided) 6 . THE PARKS CLOSE AT 10 : 00 P .M. 122- TRAIL STANDARDS 123 E. SIGHT DISTANCE The equations are based on a height of eye of 3.75 feet and a height of object of zero inches. A :rani- • To insure safe and of,Scent operation, bicycle mt:rn height of object is used here because such things facilities should be designed so that adequate sight disuace as gravel on a surface can be dangerous to a cyclst. is provided for safe stopping, on crestverncal carves and horizontal carves. Figure B gives sight distance values for various vertical carve lengths, algebraic differences in grade and 1. Safe Stopping Sight Distance speed. Design values for stopping sight distance may be 3. Sight Distance at Horizontal Curves computed in the same manner as for a highway.Generally, there is no problem in attaining adequate stopping sight Where a high embankment or wall is on the in- distances on bicycle lanes and shared roadways because the tide of a carve the sight distance for a bicyclist may not be roadway alignment usually has been designed to accorn. suffiaent. To check the horizontal sight distance for modate motor vehicle speed that are equal to or greater loicyclis-t, the bicycle has to be positioned 6 feet fur—her than bicycle speeds. There are exceptions, however,and the to the right than a motor vehicle. Figure C provides values stopping sight distance factor should be checked in lo- and formulas for sight distance on horizontal curves. caning such bicycle facilities. . STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCE F. WIDTHS AND CLEARANCES FOR DOWNHILL GRADES The surfaced or operating width required for a bike- Desiga Grade (%) way is one of the primary considerations of design. Speed 0% 5% 10% 15% mph feet I feet I feet 1 feet The min'—uum dissensions should include space re- 10 50 50 60 70 quired for the cyclist, allowance for lateral clearance to 15 85 90 100 130 obnacnons, and allowance for clearance to other hazards. 20 130 140 160 200 The typical bicycle and rider dimensions are given in 25 175 200 230 300 Figure D. In addition to the physical sr.-ace taken up by the � 30 230 260 310 400 bicycle and rider the following maneuver.:g allowances � 40 These values are based on a cxfricert of sicd res mance and clearances are generally accepted: • of 0.25, perception-reaction Cine of 2.5 seconds, height Desirable Distance of eye of 3.75 feet and an object height of 6 inches. The Type of Clearance feet height of an adult bicyclist's eye will normally be greater Maneuvering Allowance than 3.75 feet but a lower object may be pertinent. — handlebars to edge (for wobble) 1.0 — between bicycles(regardless of 2. Sight Distance at Crest Vertical Curves direction) 2.5 — between bicycles and pedestrians 2.5 In order to provide a better sense of alum-ay con- — between bicycles and motor tinuiry and riding quality, the use of vertical curves is vehicles 4.0(minimum) recommended where changes in grade are encountered. Sight distances at grade mesa can be checked using the Lateral Clearance (static obsnscdons) following equations: — parked cars 2.0 p s2 — curb drop-off 2.0 L - when S<L 750 — utility poles, trees, hydrants, fences, railings, etc. 2.0 — soft shoulders 1.5 L = 2S — --Q when S > L — sloped drop-off 1.0 A — raised curb 1.0 Where S = sight&stance in feet (based on design Vertical Clearances 8.5 (10' desirable) speed) L = length cf vertical curve (in feet) A = algebraic difference in grades in percent I . . 124 • Sight distance (S) :measured along this line Bike Lane S = Sight distance in feet R= Radius of f inside lane in feet \ M = Distance from c aside lane in feet V = Design speedfor SinMP.H TAngle s ex-pressocl in der ens m � m = R vim, (28.6gl Line of Sight R J Eye • ,:• �• Object ", R F S = R H. -1( m R - 28.65 R it J Formula applies only when S is Obstruction or Cutbank equal to or leas than length of curve. • iio 40 cam' 1 by �' 1 .r`' ti`' ,,p ,\ 'cP E p it q q ,, i~ !i ory '' „I? 4 '%- 30 4 Q 4 Q- 4 �- 4 4.' 4, Alliv AVAINIAT AW ,czh. ., . 0 -- 20 DA2p ,b ,. AMilifirfAr 4- '4 `s 73 `-g o toFr dr / �r -w-_:..- ----- 0 100 200 300 Sight Distance Fe,t 4 Figure C LATERAL CLEARANCES ON HORIZONTAL CURVES 125 • TYPICAL BICYCLE & RIDER DIMENSIONS • 110 CHARACTERISTICS DIME—NSION (Feet) Width I 2.00 I (handlebar width) ci Length I 5.75 Height 7.40 minimum &till Vertcal ir 0 0 .50 Pedal Clearance 2 ft. J 5.8 ft. FIGURE D • • 2.0' 8.0' , 2.0' C.rsArsol• 2:2 maz Doistr seat 0.5p I I .02 • 4:2 0 Ditch if required for drainage NOTE: The bikeway width should be maintained ac-cs:bridge:and through underpasees. FIGURE E 126 • 1. On road The structural section of an off-road bikeway should be desgned in the same manner as a highway, with con- Bicycle travel shall be in the same direction as sideration given to the quality of the subsoil and the • adjacent motor vehicle traffic in compliance with the antiapated loads the bikeway will experience. P;inc;.al uniform vehicle code. A mind num width and lateral loads 'viii normally be from maintenance and emergency clearance will depend on the location of the lane within the vehicles. These vehicles should be restricted to less than 4 roadway and parking conditions.The bikeway design tables or 5 ton axle loads, especially in the spring. provide widths for various roadway conditions. The gutter section of a curb and gutter should normally not be con- Bituminous surfacing is recommended. Figure F sdered as a part of the bicycle lane since the joint between provides typical surfacing designs for full depth bitumin- the gutter and roadway surface can be very hazardous to a ous and aggregate base sec:ons. cyclist. • 2. Off-road Bikeways —a___ FULL DEPTH The con section of an off-road bikewaycan be 2" to 6" 1 determined from the widths and clearances presented. T -C•� ��c `• t The minimum widths based on the number of lanes are -:e. '-=c;1/4_,-.`z.•,_2 ••"`�: �- as follows: bl• 4 n Number of Minimum Paved Width AGGREGATE BASE Lanes feet 1 4.0 1 1/2" 3 .................... 2 8.0 „ 3 to 7 • `4 • In addition, a minimum two foot graded area on each side of the bikeway should be provided adjacent to the paved surface. See Figure E on page 27. It should be emphasized ▪ f; y��-" that the minimum width and clearances are for bicycle needs and are not r.:f5cient to accommodate maintenance 1. Spec. 2331 Weaiu:g Course (Full Depth) and emergency vehicles (pickups, mowers, ambulances, 2. Compacted Subcrade etc.). Accordingly, the minimums may have to be adjusted, as necessary, to provide for these considerations. In ad- 3. Spic. 2331 Wearing Course dition to the widths provided above, additional widths 4. Class 5 Aggregate Base should be provided for sharp curves and where steeper 5. Compacted Subyrade grades are necessary. On steep grades, additional width is necessary due to increased speed and needed room for maneuverability. On sharp coves,less than 100 foot radius, FIGURE F additional width may be needed due to bicycle lean. The TYPICAL OFF-ROAD DESIGN SECTIONS following values are recommended for widening: Radius Additional Paved Width – The lighter sections should be used only in granular feet feet rsbsoiis. -25 25 50 4 – Topsoils and other organic soils should be removed. 3 50-75 7S N 5 i – A 1 foot subcut should be provided for uniformity 100+ 0 and compaction. G. STRUCTURAL SECTION – Granular subgrades may require a minimum1 Lich Grass 1 stabilizing aggregate, especially in the full depth bituminous section. For bike routes and lanes the inplace surfaced strut- – Consideration should be given to increasing the asphalt rare is normally adequate. When a roadway with unpaved shoulder is to be surfaced for a bike lane, standard Mn/DOT• ��"tent by 1 to 2% to provide increased pavement life. shoulder designs should be specfted. Subgrade and surfacing recommendation should be requested from a Materials or Soils Engineer. 127 H. CLEAR ZONE (distance from bikeway to traveled way) For on-road bikeways refer to the bikeway design (ROAos wlTHouT cuaes) tables to a es: the road suitability for bicycle travel. 8' 2C' MIN TRAVELED The tables will also enable "pretesting"of shoulder widen- Rte' ""'N W A Y ing and surfacng. Bike traffic must flow the same direction Z•MIN, as adjacent motor vehicle traf5c. Two-way bike traffic on 2'MIN, one-side of the road is not permitted. --� PAVED BIKEWAY For off-road bikeways, there are two categories: roads without curbs and roads with curbs. The proper set back from the traveled way is an important consideration for the designer because operation of the facility is de- (ROADS WITH CURBS(• pendent upon adequate separation from each respective travel mode (motor vehicle, bike, STREET pedes=ian) and star MIN. donary objers(poles, signs,.,).See Figure G. 4., MIN, dill I. DRAaTAGE For bike routes and lanes the exsrag roadway drain- PAVED.BIKEWAY age is normally adequate. However, on curb and gurter .PROVIDES ROOM FOR SIGNS,POLES, ETC. sections a check of ponding dept=should be made and corrective anion proposed if depths are significant. This may entail improved grate designs or wider bike lanes. FIGURE G On off-road bikeways, the surface of the bikeway 114 should have a cross-dope of two percent for the proper drainage. SIoping in one direction usually simplifies longi- tudinal drainage design and surface construe on, and accordingly, is the preferred practice. Ordinarily, surface drainage from the path will be adequately dissipated as it flows down gently sloping terrain. However, when the bikeway is corstn:cted on the side of a hill, a drainage ditch of suitable dimensions may be necessary on the uphill side to intercept the ll'de drainage. See Figure H. Cul- verts or bridges are necessary where a bikeway crosses a drainage channel- Siring of the required waterway opening 2 should be determined by a hydraulics engineer. Minimus culvert size used for bikeway drainage should be 18 inch diameter. Bikeway DraMage inlet grates m bikaways shall have openings narrow enough and short enough to =cure bicycle tires will not drop into the grates regardless of the direction of bicycle travel. Where it is not immediately feasible to re- place exirnng gates with standard grates designed for 2_% bicycles, 1 inch x 1/4 inch steel cross strap: should be welded to the grates at a spacng of 6 inches to 8 inches Variable on center, to reduce the sir.. of the opening,See Standard Plates 4151 and 4152 for acceptable designs of grates. Bikeway FIGURE H • 128 . URBAN DESIGNS RURAL DESIGNS See Bridge Design Manual - Fig. D 5-392.243 See Bridge Design Manual - Fig. C 5-392.203 • On Road Bikeways C. Roadway C Roadway 1 12' 10' y i 1. 12' 12' eaz Concrete & Fence , j Bikeway .�Concrete & Fence. Bikeway Raili-�g1 Bikeway Railing BRIDGE DECK SECTIONS C Roadway C, Roadway 1... 12' , _ 10' 4' I 12' � 10'y i 5' I I Bikeway I I Bikeway 6:1 APPROACHING ROADWAY SECTIONS Off Road Bikeways o C, Roadway 10�D O Roadway l0E--Des. 2 12' 10 8 Mira. j 12' 12' _ , 8 Min. I I J Bikeway i • I Bikeway t Concrete & Fence Jf Metal—I Concrete & Fence Metal Bikeway Railing e0 Bikeway Railing Bikeway Railing 03 Bikeway Railing BRIDGE DECK SECTIONS . CD Roadway © 10' Des. 4 CA Roadway r 30'or more desirable _ 10' Des. $ 12' ,, 10' 4 ' 8' Min.12' _ 10' 1.5' 1 L Bikeway Bikeway 1 6:1 Oi 6: 1 I Variable 0.5' ---r 4:1 APPROACHING ROADWAY SECTIONS N OTES: • Q .02 ft./ft.slope © Minimum width. Includes provision for pedestrians. O If shoulder width is > 6' no fence is required on top of barrier. See section F, WIDTHS AND CLEARANCES for explanation of bikeway width. • FIGURE L 129 • COMMUNITY SURVEY • 130 • : : . . Decision • Resources Ltd. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • This study contains the results of a survey of 402 randomly selected residents of the City of Elk River. Survey responses were gathered by professional interviewers between December 14 and December 27, 1989 . The average interview of city residents took twenty-seven minutes. . Random samples such as this one yield results projectable to the entire universe of Elk River residents within + 5. 0 percent in 95 out of 100 cases. Elk River can best be described as a growing exurban area undergoing substantial transition. While many of- the results found in this study conform to the patterns of other cities in the "high growth corridors, " there are also some characteristics which suggest a changing community. The complexion of the community varies, from a blue collar small town to a more white collar enclave. In many ways, the newcomers are impacting median education levels, average household income levels, as well as altering expectations about city services. The average family has lived in Elk River for 10. 5 years ; eight percent of the sample reported moving to Elk River during the past two years, while twenty-two percent had resided there for over twenty years . Eighty-three percent of the respondents also reported they had no plans for the next decade to move from the community. Nine percent did, however, mention an intention to move on during the next five years, reflective of the rate of arrivals during a much shorter two year period. If these numbers remain unchanged, in-migration will exceed out-migration by almost four-to-one. Household composition varied across the city. Fourteen percent of the sample reported seniors in residence, while fifty- three percent had school-aged children or pre-schoolers. Eighteen percent rented their current households. The average age of residents was 39. 8 years old: about one-third of the city was under the age of 35 ; thirty percent, 35-44 years old; and one- third was over 45. Over one-half of the residents are in the 25- 44 year age group. The workforce in Elk River was remarkably homogeneous. Blue Collar households compose the largest segment, at thirty-five percent. Professional-Technical and Owner-Manager households 110 together contribute another thirty-three percent. Retirees were fifteen percent. Clerical-Sales and scattered occupations account for the remainder. Fifty-three percent of the residents reported no college experience, with- twenty-seven percent were 131 .i college graduates. Fifty-eight percent of the married households reported both spouses working outside of the home. The average yearly household income in Elk River was projected to be $35,200. 00, about $4, 300. 00 less than the Metropolitan Area suburban median. Elk River residents reported working across the Metropolitan Area and the central portion of the state. About forty percent of the sample reported either they or their spouse worked in the city. The western Hennepin County suburbs were a destination of . seventeen percent of the households. Anoka County drew another twelve percent. Southern Hennepin County suburbs were the job sites of seven percent of the households. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Dakota County, Sherburne County, and Wright County also drew smaller numbers. On average, the Elk River commuter takes twenty minutes to get to work; but, even so, almost one-third report drive times of over thirty minutes. Indicative of the distances, another one-third of the commuters would take a ten percent pay cut to work at a similar job in Elk River. The city residents are clearly outdoors minded in their recreational pursuits. The most popular endeavor was hiking or walking, undertaken by forty-five percent of the households on at least a weekly basis. In fact, one-quarter of the households reported walking or hiking on an almost daily schedule. Bicycling was the second highest ranked leisure time pursuit. 0 Forty-one percent of the households bike at least weekly, weather permitting. Nature walks scored third at twenty-seven percent. All three of these activities suggest a strong demand for trails as a key component of any park and recreation plan. The next set of most popular recreational activities suggest other aspects of a comprehensive park system. Swimming was enjoyed at least weekly by twenty-nine percent of the city's households. Fishing attracted, during the appropriate season', twenty-eight percent of the households at least weekly. And, avid golfers -- at least weekly, weather permitting -- could be found in twenty-one percent of the households. Area pools, docks, and golf courses need to be reviewed for their adequacy in meeting the needs of the citizenry both currently and in the future. The Park and Recreation system was examined in some detail . Overall, residents are much less satisfied -than their peers in other communities. Only seventy percent of the sample rated the park and recreational facilities as "excellent" or "good. " Twenty-four percent rated them as "only fair" or "poor. " This approval rating is almost twenty percent less than the Metropolitan Area suburban norm. Certainly, current residents do not feel the park system is adequately meeting their needs. Even so, usage of the park and recreational facilities was • extremely high, at ninety percent of the city's households. _ Orono Park attracted the largest number of residents last year: eighty-six percent of the households contain at least one member 132 who visited that park during the past twelve months. Lions Park 0 ranked second at a usage rate of sixty-six percent. located at the schools drew visitors from fftyone erce rnittiof of the households in Elk River. Handke Outdoor Ice Arenaandt the softball complex attracted members of about forty percent of the households in the city during the past year. Woodland . Trails Park, virtually undeveloped, was visited by only ten percent of the sample's households. While Orono Park is the pre-eminent facility in the park system, Lions Park and school-based offerings also serve large segments of the community. Park visitors were queried about the types of recreational facilities they used most frequently. Most respondents reported passively walking around the park they visited. But, the swimming beach was used on at least an occasional basis by sixty percent of the households in the city. Softball fields and play equipment served about forty percent of the households. The picnic pavillions, sliding hills, and soccer fields possessed a smaller, but significant audience within Elk River. In comparison with other communities, Elk River residents use the park and recreational facilities in atypically high numbers. The City received kudos for its maintenance and upkeep of the park facilities. Eighty-eight percent approved of the city's efforts, while only eight percent expressed disapproval. As for unmet needs, only trails were mentioned frequently enough, at Iliseven percent, to warrant further study. The residents were asked their opinion of a more extensive trail system to link the city's neighborhoods. The concept was favored by a large seventy-six percent majority. However, when the subject of property tax increases to pay for its development was raised, half of the support changed opinions: a forty percent to thirty-eight percent negative verdict occurred. There would be substantial difficulty, consequently, in passing a referendum at this time. A nearly similar pattern emerged on the question of a downtown river walk. Seventy-three percent favored the concept. But, if property tax increases would be required to fund the construction, then a forty-four percent to thirty-seven percent plurality emerged in favor of the project. This project would be viable at the polls, but a highly effective and aggressive campaign would be needed to carry the day. Residents felt strongly, however, about the characteristics of any trail system in Elk River. Seventy-six percent felt it should serve both pedestrians and bicyclists. Seventy percent wanted to see the recently purchased abandoned railroad corridor developed into a component of the system. And, surprisingly, one-half of the residents would grant the City an e..-sement if the II, trail system ran by their property. Reinforcing these results, trails were also narrowly designated the priority for development, edging smaller neighborhood parks and outdistancing larger community playfields. The Concept, then, is highly 133 popular; financing is the major sticking point. Participation in recreation programs was also at relatively high level . Thirty-two s gpercent of th reported children participatingin ae households the past year. The most popular prgram was usocth cer, amresult rogram nunique to this community. Satisfaction with youth was virtually unanimous. By ten-to-one, residents alsograms felt that current offerings met the needs of their households. Youth programs, then, are both well utilized and well regarded. A similar pattern emerged in the evaluation of adult recreational programs. Twenty percent of the sample reported participation during the past twelve months. Softball was the most popular program. Dissatisfaction with any offering was almost non-existent. And, seventy-six percent of the residents felt that the programs met their needs. This is one of the strongest evaluations the researchers have found to date. It should be no surprise that a two-to-one majority, sixty-one percent to thirty percent, favor a joint agreement with the School District for providing, programs rather than the City offering programs on its own. Consistent with the high regard of local recreational programs, only eleven percent of the sample reported household members travelled elsewhere to recreate. This "leakage" is between one-half and one-third the norm. Anoka County sports programs seemed to be the out-of-town draw. But, even so, almost eighty percent of the users of out-of-Elk River programs would transfer to city-sponsored offerings if they were comparable. These results, however, should not be construed as indicating that residents used Elk River facilities exclusively: sixty-one percent of the sample reported visiting other county parks during the past year. And, a fifty-one percent to thirty-two percent majority feel that Sherburne County should develop a regional park system to augment other nearby facilities. While venturing to facilities at other locations, then, residents clearly prefer their local facilities to other offerings. A series of facilities which could be added to the park system was listed to gauge residential interest. A nature trial with explanatory sign posts engendered the most interest, with seventy-four percent indicating members of their households would be "very likely" or "somewhat likely" to use it. An outdoor swimming pool drew an interested level of sixty-five percent. A nature area with an educational interpretive center ranked next with sixty-six percent of the households expressing interest. And, play equipment was the fourth most popular facility at forty-four percent likelihood to be used. These preferences are clearly consistent with the household recreational patterns discussed earlier. IIP Attitudes toward the value of a park and recreational system are very strongly held. Seventy-four percent of the citizenry felt that a good city park and recreational system would increase 134 the value of their property; only fifteen percent saw no relationship. An important component in any future park bond referendum elections will be the explicit linkage of this economic self-interest with the parameters of the proposal. Residents were asked their views of a park development package to acquire land and develop park facilities across the community. They were told that the average $80. 000 home in Elk River would see a property tax increase of about $40. 00 for fifteen years to cover the costs of construction. By a forty- nine percent to twenty-nine percent margin, residents supported the proposal ; but, the support score is still short of a conclusive majority. Even more worrisome, strong support and strong opposition, the most likely referendum voters, were evenly matched at fourteen percent. The benefits to the community as a whole was cited as the major reason for support; opponents fixated on the property tax costs. While the referendum might be passed in an election with a sufficiently high turnout, a very aggressive campaign would be mandatory. Residents were also asked their opinions of a proposal to acquire land along the Mississippi River for park development. Sixty-five percent supported the concept. But, repeating the earlier pattern, when property tax increases were mentioned, a thirty-eight percent to thirty-six percent plurality developed against the project. A referendum to fund this land acquisition project would be very difficult to win at the polls. The problem of geese in Lions Park, a well-publicized issue, was assessed. A fifty-five percent majority of residents rated the issue as either "a minor problem" or "not a problem. " 'Only fourteen " percent of the sample saw it as "very serious. " While the geese may be a nuisance, they are not viewed as a burning problem requiring immediate attention. Residents were very pleased with the quality of life in Elk River. Ninety-four percent rated it as either "excellent" or "good, " with thirty-seven percent rating it as the former. The most popular aspects of the community were its small town ambience, convenient location in the Metropolitan Area, the rural and open locale, and its quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Two major concerns were mentioned with some frequency: growth- related issues, such as traffic and the pace of development, and poor shopping. A significant eighteen percent of the sample reported that there was "nothing" they "disliked about the community. Elk River ranks in the top quarter among communities in the Metropolitan Area on its residential satisfaction. Elk River citizens proved to be fiscally conservative on tax matters, but not dogmatically anti-tax. Fifty-four percent of the sample would favor an increase in city property taxes to 411 maintain services at their current levels. Forty-eight percent saw Elk River propert; taxes as "about average" in comparison with other communities; only nine percent felt they were "excessively high. " When asked what percentage of their property 135 taxes go to city government, the median response among those who offered an answer was fifteen percent. But, thirty-four percent • of the sample, a little higher than the norm, were unable to even venture a guess. Fifty-eight percent of the sample correctly said that the city's tax rate had increased during the past few years. While more information about the cost-efficiency of city services should be provided to residents, citizens seem to have a fairly accurate view of the tax climate in Elk River. Communications patterns revealed that most residents, eighty-six percent, rely upon the "Elk River Star" for information about City government and its activities, The "grapevine" was relied upon by ten percent, at the norm for most communities. Only twenty-four percent of the residents reported their households -currently received cable television; hence, the telecasting of city council meetings could potentially reach only one-quarter of the city. But, the projected audience for occasional viewership would be about one-third of those households, or eight percent citywide. The City may wish to consider the publication of a newsletter on a regular basis to augment the local newspaper. While communication channels are very strong, this vehicle would provide an excellent means to inform the citizenry about on-going activities and programs. In addition, insertion of the newsletter into the "Elk River Star" would effectively reach almost ninety percent of the residents. The City was felt to be "about right" in its enforcement of city codes. Fifty-nine percent awarded that rating, but thirty percent indicated that the enforcement was "not tough enough. " Particularly troublesome to these residents was the code enforcement on, first, loose animals, and second, messy yards. The City may wish to re-examine its enforcement procedures, particularly as they apply to dogs running loose. City services were rated unevenly by the residents of Elk River. Police protection, fire protection, and the City Library were awarded strong approval scores of approximately eighty percent. Sewers and water was viewed favorably by fifty-four percent of the residents; sixteen percent disapproved. All of these evaluations are consistent with norms established in previous studies. Three services, however, were given much lower positive evaluations and much lower negative scores than usual: snow plowing was approved of by sixty-nine percent and disapproved of by thirty percent; street maintenance was viewed favorably by sixty-seven percent and unfavorably by thirty-four percent; and, street lighting was rated as "excellent" or "good" by fifty seven percent, and rated "only fair" or "poor" by a high thirty-nine percent. The City was wish to review these three services for problems and potential improvements. City staff served an unusually large number of residents directly. Forty-six percent, about twenty percent higher than Sthe norm, had "quite a lot" or "some" first hand contact with the City staff. Evaluations, however, were weaker than usual. Fifty-nine percent rated the City st&ff as either "excellent" or 136 "good, " while thirty-two percent said they were "only fair" or . "poor. " The source of many of the lower ratings was the feeling that staff was stretched too thinly: that the city required more staff to deal effectively and efficiently with the growing population. In view of the large number of staff interactions with residents, the City may wish to examine the judicious addition of additional personnel. While City government posted strong ratings from the citizens, there was a diffused feeling of alienation from government decision-making. Fifty-three percent of the residents thought they knew "a great deal" or "a fair amount" about the work of the Mayor and City Council. Evaluations of their jobs were remarkably strong: seventy-six percent approved of their work, while fifteen percent disapproved. The five-to-one approval-to-disapproval rating is particularly impressive. But, when queried about their ability to impact the way things are run in the community, thirty-two percent felt they could not. Numbers in the high twenty percent range are considered troublesome; above thirty indicates a serious problem. But, this feeling is certainly not directed against the current office holders and specific actions ; it is more generalized in nature. Other studies have indicated that the publication of a regular newsletter could alleviate much of these tensions . Waste management is a major issue facing many communities. Fifty-three percent of the residents of Elk River were currently separating recyclable materials from the rest of their garbage. If the City were to establish a drop-off point collection system, forty-six percent of the households would take their recyclables to those sites. A pick-up system for already separated recyclables would attract participation from a projected fifty- four percent of the households. Basing garbage hauling fees on the volume of trash generated by a household was viewed as a very effective means of encouraging recycling; eighty-six percent of the sample favored that proposal. But, if it becomes necessary, a fifty-two percent majority would support a mandatory recycling ordinance with fines for non-compliance. And, to encourage more efficiency in refuse hauling, a fifty-two percent majority would favor the designation of a group of haulers, each serving one area exclusively. The latter finding is unique among all of the studies completed to date. Residents of Elk River are clearly concerned about solid waste management and are supportive of efforts to foster more recycling activities in the community. Residents were asked about a Community Center for Elk River. When queried about facilities in a center, respondents cited, in rank order, a teen center, a senior citizens center, a community room, and a gymnasium; however, over fifty percent of the sample could not answer the question. Taken as a group, three of the facilities cited point to a need for meeting spaces within Elk River. Seventy-four percent of the residents support the construction of a Elk River Community .Center; eighteen percent 137 opposed it. As long as the cost stayed around a $40. 00 yearly increase in property taxes, majority support could be maintained. But, even at that figure, there is a core of twenty-three percent of the residents who would not vote for any tax increase for the construction of a center. Fifty-eight percent of the sample also thought it was a good idea to attach a new City Hall to the Community Center, combining the construction of both facilities. City residents seem, then, to endorse the idea of a City Center complex, combining administrative facilities with meeting rooms and other facilities for the public. Fourteen different facilities for possible inclusion in a community center were read to each interviewee. Over eighty percent supported the inclusion of a teen center. Over seventy percent favored a large community room, a senior citizens center, and group meeting rooms. Over sixty percent were supportive of an exercise and fitness room, an indoor running/walking facility, a gymnasium, and an arts and crafts room. An indoor ice skating rink, an indoor swimming pool, racquetball courts, a community theatre, a nursery school/day care facility, and an aerobics and dance room split the citizenry and provoked high levels of opposition. Support, then, tended to build around indoor meeting facilities, and to a lesser extent, passive "dry" individual recreational and wellness facilities. Residents were also asked to choose their top two priorities 411 from the list. Four facilities were chosen by at least ten percent of the sample: in rank order, a teen center, a senior drop-in center, a large community room, and group meeting rooms. The teen and senior centers were chosen by over one-quarter of the sample as their top priorities. Opposition to any of the facilities was also measured, Four facilities were opposed by more than five percent of the residents: an indoor ice skating rink, an indoor swimming pool, an aerobics and dance room, and racquetball courts. Only the first facility, however, reach an opposition level which is worrisome. Overall, then, Elk River citizens have a clear hierarchy of facilities in mind for their community center. A community center would draw users from sixty-six percent of the city's households. Fifty-nine percent of the households reported at least one member who would visit on a weekly basis or more. There is a clear demand in the community for the facilities and services that a community center could supply. On the subject of operating costs, residents split on a pay- as-you go system. Forty-nine percent oppose the city subsidization of operating costs, even if user fees increase; forty-four percent favor a city subsidy. Fifty-eight percent of the sample would not be impacted by a moderate daily fee; twenty- five percent felt it depended on the size of the fee; only Aft 11, fourteen percent felt their usage would significantly decline. Forty-one percent of the sample would pay $100 yearly for a family membership. But, when informed about comparable costs in the area, forty-four percent of the _ respondents indicated a 138 411 willingness to pay $150. 00 per year for a family membership. Any marketing effort for memberships must stresspfees.able If built, the Community Center will be assured cofarvery high user rate. Amid the demographic changes Elk River is undergoing, there is a high degree of citizen contentment. But, needs are also changing; already a consensus exists for a change in direction on _parks and recreational offerings. And, a City which has served its residents well in the past may find itself hard pressed to meet future needs. There is a clear need for more meeting spaces in Elk River. Expanded parks and recreational opportunities will also gain more support: it is only a question of time until a majority coalition exists for further action, even if property taxes increase. During this period of time, then, it will be critical to establish courses of actions and priorities that not only satisfy current needs but anticipate future wants . While this may be challenging, it also provides an opportunity for innovation and creativity. Based upon the past, the citizenry clearly feels that the City is well-equipped to meet the future. l • _ I • 139 DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. ELK RIVER CITY SURVEY 3128 Dean Court Parks and Recreation/ . Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 City Issues Study • Hello, I'm of Decision Resources, Ltd. , a nationwide polling firm located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the City of Elk River to speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing the city. The survey is being taken because the City is interested in your opinions and suggestions. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUSE) • 1. Approximately how many years have LESS THAN TWO YEA.RS . . ... 5% you lived in Elk River? TWO TO FIVE YEARS 26% SIX TO TEN YEARS 16% 11 - 20 YEARS 27% 21 - 30 YEARS 11% OVER THIRTY YEARS 12% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 2 . As things now stand, how long in LESS THAN TWO YEARS3% the future do you expect to live 2 - 5 YEARS 6% in Elk River? 6 - 10 YEARS 9% OVER TEN YEARS 15% REST OF LIFE (VOL. ) 58% 411 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . , 1O% 3 . How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT 37% life in Elk River -- excellent, GOOD 57% good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR 4% POOR 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 4 . What do you like most about living in Elk River? DON'T KNOW, 5%; SMALL TOWN, 26% ; LOCATION, 241 ; SCHOOLS, 3%; PEOPLE, 14%; RURAL/OPEN, 16%; QUIET/PEACEFUL, 6% ; NEIGHBOR- HOOD, 3%; EVERYTHING, 4$. 5 . What do you like least about it? DON'T KNOW, 11%; NOTHING, 18%; TAXES, 5% ; GROWTH, 18% ; LOCATION, 6%; POOR SHOPPING, 15%; SCHOOLS, 2% ; TOO SMALL, 5%; CITY GOVERNMENT, 3%; POOR ROADS, 4%; HIGHWAY 101, 3%; CITY SERVICES, 4% ; POLLUTION, 2%; SCATTERED, 4%. I would like to read to you a list of recreational activities. For each one, tell me how often you engage in that activity. Do• you or any members of this household engage in the activity four times a week or more often, once a week, once or twice a month, 411 several times each .year or not at all. For seasonal activities, please tell me how often you or household members participate 140 411 during the season. Remember, we are interested in the number of times you or other household members participate, not attend as an observer. • 4+ TIMES ONCE 1-2 SEVERAL NOT WEEKLY WEEK MONTH . YEAR AT ALL 6. Softball games? 5% 10% 3% 10% 72% 7 . Basketball? 6% 6% ' 6% 9% 74% 8 . Bicycling? 23% 18% 12% 9% 37% 9 . Racquetball? 1% 3% 2% 5% 88% 10 . Hockey? 3% 7% 3% 7% 80% 11. Golfing? 7% 14% 9% 14% 56% 12 . Hunting? 4% 7% 10% 24% 56% • 13 . Volleyball? 2% 6% 5% 10% .78% 14 . Jogging? 7% 9% 5% 5% 75% 15. T-Ball games? 1% 4% 1% 2% 92% 16. Baseball games? 6% 51 5% 5% 80% 17 . Cross-Country Skiing? 2% 6% 6% 12% 75% 18 . Snowmobiling? 2% 9% 8% - 12% 69% 19 . Swimming? 10% 19% 15% 15% 40% 20. Nature Walks? 11% 16% 19% 13% 41% 21. Tennis? 4% 8% 9% 10% 70% 22 . Hiking or walking? 25% 20% 16% 10% 29% III 23 . Soccer? 5% 8% 2% 8% 77% 24 . Fishing? 10% 18% 15% 18k 39% 25 . Exercising in a gym or health spa? 3% 8% 9% 5% 75% 26. Canoeing? 1% 2% 8% 15% 74% 27 . Waterskiing? 2% 5% 8% 15% 70% 28 . Indoor ice skating? 1% 3% 6% 10% 80% 29 . Outdoor ice skating? 3% 9% 11% 16% 61% 30. Overall, would you rate the park EXCELLENT 9% and recreational facilities in GOOD 61% Elk River as excellent, good, ONLY FAIR 19% fair, or poor? POOR 5% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 7% I Would like to read to you a short list of the parks located in Elk river. For each one, please tell me if you or members of this household have visited that park during the past year. YES NO D.K. 31. Orono Park 86% 12% 2% 32 . Lions Park 66% 32% - 2% 111 33 . Woodland Trails Park 10% 82% 8% 34 . Handke Outdoor Ice Arena 41% 56% 4% 35 . Outdoor facilities located at the schools, such as football, baseball, and soccer fields, and 141 YES NO D.K. MP tennis courts 36. 51% 45% 0% Softball complex 34% 61% 5% IF THE RESPONDENT REPORTS VISITING AT LEAST ONE PARK, ASK: As you know, there are several types of recreational facilities in the city's parks. I would like to read to you a brief list of those facilities. For each one, please tell me if you or members of your household have used that facility during the past few months. For those you have used, could you tell me whether the use was frequent or only occasional. For seasonal activities, just consider usage during the appropriate time of the year. NOT FREQ OCCN D.K. 37. Picnic Pavilions 27% 13% 48% 2% 38 . Soccer Fields 67% 11% 10% 1t 39 . Baseball Fields 60% 10% 19% 1% 40. Tennis Courts 64% 7% _18% 1% 41 . Swimming, Beach 291 25% 35% 1% 42. Softball Fields 54% 16% 19% 1% 43 . Play equipment 46% 18% 24$ 2% 44 . Horseshoe pits 74% 4% 11% 1% 45. Fishing pier 64% 8% 17% 1's All 46. Sliding hills 58% 11% 19% 2% 47 . Just walking around 16% 42% 31% 1% 48 . Outdoor skating rinks 53% 10% 25% 2% 49 . How would you rate the upkeep and EXCELLENT 26% maintenance of the 'park facilities GOOD 62% in Elk River -- excellent, good, ONLY FAIR 7% only fair, or poor? POOR 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 4% 50. Are there any facilities not currently in Elk River parks that you or members of your family would use, if they were there? What are they? DON'T KNOW, 21% ; NONE, 50%; TRAILS, 7%; BALLFIELDS , 2%; OUT- DOOR POOL, 3% ; ICE ARENA, 1%; ROLLERSKATING RINK, 2%; TOILETS, 2% ; PLAY EQUIPMENT, 3%; SPA/HEALTH CLUE, 3%; TENNIS COURTS, 1% ; SCATTERED, 61. 51. Would you favor or oppose a trail FAVOR/STILL FAVOR 38% system linking the neighborhoods FAVOR/OPPOSE 22% throughout the city? (IF FAVOR/DON'T KNOW 16% "FAVOR" ASK: ) Would you still . OPPOSE 18% favor it if it required a tax DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 7% 110 increase to develop the system? • 142 52. If a trail system ware built, PEDESTRIANS 12% should it primarily serve pedes- BICYCLISTS 2$ trians, primarily serve bicy- BOTH clists, or serve both? DON'T FAVOR 76% 8$ DON'T KNOW/REFUSED2% 53. Would you favor or oppose the FAVOR 70% conversion of the abandoned OPPOSE 15% railroad corridor, recently DON'T KNOW/REFUSED15% purchased by the city, into a component of a trail system? 54 . If the trail were to run by YES 50% your property, would you be NO 29% willing to grant the city of DON'T KNOW/REFUSED '21% Elk river an easement to that part of your land? Park systems usually contain three major components : smaller neighborhood parks, larger community playfields, and trails. 55 . ' Which of these three components SMALLER NEIGH PARX. . . . 28% do you feel should be the top LARGER COMM PLAYFIELD20% priority for development in Elk TRAILS 32% River during the next few years? OTHER (VOL) 1% ALL EQUALLY (VOL) 12% NONE OF THE ABOVE 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 6% 56. Have any members of this house- YES 32% hold participated in any youth NO 66% recreational programs during the DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% past year? IF "YES" IN QUESTION #56, ASK: 57. Which ones? SOFTBALL, 3%; PRE-SCHOOL, 1% ; SOCCER, 6% ; THREE OR MORE, 7%; BASEBALL, 2% ; HOCKEY, 2% ; SWIMMING, 2% ; BASKETBALL, 3%; T-BALL, 2%; GYMNASTICS, 2% ; SCATTERED, 4% . 58 . Were you satisfied or dis- SATISFIED 29% satisfied with the pro- DISSATISFFIED 2% gram(s) ? BOTH (VOL) 2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0$ 59 . In general, do you feel that the YES 61% youth recreational programs of- NO 7% fered meet the needs of your NO CHILDREN. . . . . . .. . 21% AW IIP household? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 10% IF "NO" IN QUESTION #59, ASK: 143 411 60. What additional youth recreation opportunities would you like to see offered? v ' VA C'_ SPORTS, 1%; SCATTERED, 2%; DON'T KNOW, 4%. 61. Have any members of this house- YES 20% hold participated in any adult NO 78% recreational programs during the DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% past year? IF "YES" IN QUESTION #61, ASK: 62 . Which ones? SOFTBALL, 5%; VOLLEYBALL, 2%; COMMUNITY EDUCATION, 1% ; SOCCER, 11 ; THREE OR MORE, 1%; SWIMMING, 1% ; TENNIS, 1%; EXERCISE, 2%; BOWLING, 1% ; SCATTERED, 4%. 63 . Were you satisfied or dis- SATISFIED 18% satisfied with the pro- DISSATISFIED 1% gram(s) ? BOTH (VOL) _ 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 64 . In general, do you feel that the YES 76% adult recreational programs of- NO 6% 411 fered meet the needs of your DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 19% household? IF "NO" IN QUESTION #64 , ASK: 65. What additional adult recreation opportunities would you like to see offered? TENNIS, 1% ; Vr QTY SPORTS, 2%; SCATTERED, 2%; DON'T KNOW, 2%. Va✓"-�S 66 . During the past year, have you or YES 11% any members of this household NO. . . 87% participated in any recreational DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% programs offered by counties or other cities outside of Elk River? IF "YES", ASK: 67 . Which ones and offered by whom? ANOKA COUNTY SPORTS, 2%; BLAINE SOCCER, 1% ; NEW HOPE YMCA EXERCISE CLASSES, 1%; VOLLEYBALL, 1% ; SOFTBALL, 1% ; MAPLE GROVE NATURE WALKS, 1%; HOCKEY, 1%; SCATTERED, 3%. 40 68 . If it/they were offered in YES 8% Elk River, would you be like- NO 2% ly to undertake it here? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% 144 69 . Have you or any members of this YES 61% household visited Hennepin NO 38% 410 County, Wright County, or Anoka DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% County regional parks during the past year? 70. Do you feel that Sherburne County YES 51% should develop a county regional NO • 32% park system, or do neighboring DON'T KNOW/REFUSED17% counties provide adequate facilities for county residents? 71. Would you favor or oppose the FAVOR/STILL FAVOR 44% development of a downtown FAVOR/OPPOSE 16% river walk for recreational FAVOR/DON'T KNOW 23% use? (IF "FAVOR" , ASK: ) Would OPPOSE 21% you still favor it if a tax DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 5% increase were required to fund construction? I would like to read you a list of facilities which could be added to the park system. For each one, please tell me how likely it would be that you• or members of your household would use it -- very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely. If you don't know, just say so. VERY SMWT NOT TOO NOT D. K. MP 72 . Sand volleyball courts? 10% 26% 22% 40% 2% 73 . Play equipment? 19% 25% 15% 39% 1% 74 . Horseshoe pits? 5% 21% 23% 51% 1% 75 . Basketball courts? 10% 22% 19% 48% 1% 76. Archery ranges? 8% 15t 20% 55% 2% 77 . Cross country ski course? 17% 27% 14% 40% 1% 78 . Outdoor swimming pool? ' 31% 34% 8% 26% 2% 79 . Nature area with an ed- ucational interpretive center? 29% 37% 15% 18% 1% 80. Nature trail with explana- tory sign posts? 33% 41% 11% 14% 1% 81. Are there any other recreational facilities you feel should be a high priority for development? (IF "YES" , ASK; ) What are they? DON'T KNOW, 14%; NONE, 63%; TEEN CENTER, 2%; BIKE TRAILS, .4%; CHILDREN, 2%; NATURE TRAILS, 2%; EXERCISE/HEALTH CLUB, • 2% ; SWIMMING POOL, 2%; TENNIS COURTS, 1%; CLEAN UP ORONO BEACH, 1%; NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, 1%; ICE RINK, 1%; SCATTERED, 4%. As you may know, the city and School District cooperate to provide several recreational programs. In the future, as the 411 city grows, two options are available: the City could enter into a joint agreement with the School District or could offer 145 programs on its own. 82. Which option would you most pre- JOINT AGREEMENT 61% . fer: a joint agreement with the ON ITS OWN 30% School District OR offering pro- NEITHER (VOL) 3% grams on its own? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 6% 83 . Do you agree or disagree with the STRONGLY AGREE 29% following statement: "A good AGREE 45% Elk River park and recreation DISAGREE 12% system will increase the value of STRONGLY DISAGREE 3% my property. " (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 11% and do you feel strongly that way? Changing topics. . . . 84 . Would you favor or oppose an in— FAVOR 54 % crease in city property taxes if OPPOSE 36% it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. , . , lo% services at their current levels? 85. How would you rate property taxes EXCESSIVELY _EIGH 9% in Elk River in comparison with COMPARATIVELY HIGF. . . . 23% those of other communities: ABOUT AVERAGE 48% excessively high, comparatively COMPARATIVELY LOW 10% high, about average, or compare- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED11% tively low? , As you may know, property taxes are divided between the city of Elk River, Sherburne County, and the local school district. 86. For each dollar of property taxes UNDER TEN PERCENT 15% you pay, about what percentage do 10% TO 20% 31% you think goes to city govern- 21% TO 30% 11% ment? (READ CATEGORIES, IF 31% TO 40% 5% NEEDED) 41% TO 50% 4% 51% TO 60% 0% OVER SIXTY PERCENT 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. , . . 34% 87 . During the past few years, has INCREASED 58$ the CITY'S tax rate increased, DECREASED 2% decreased, or remained about the REMAINED ABOUT SAME. . .24% same? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 16% 88. What- is your principal source of information about City government and its activities? • NONE, 1%; LOCAL NEWSPAPER, 59%; "ELK RIVER STAR, " 27%; OTHER PEOPLE, 10%; TELEVISION, 2%. .89 . Does your household currently YES 24% receive 110 cable television? NO 76% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 146 IF "YES" IN QUESTION #89, ASK: . • 90. If City Council Meetings were VERY FREQUENTLY 5� .' televised on cable television, how O frequently would OCCASIONALLY 15% Y you watch these NEVER 4% broadcasts -- very frequently, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% occasionally, or never? 91. Do you feel that the city is too TOO TOUGH 3% tough, about right, or not tough ABOUT RIGHT 59% enough in enforcing the City Code NOT TOUGH ENOUGH 30%- on such nuisances as animal con- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 9% trol, unsightly yards, junk cars, and noise? IF "TOO TOUGH" OR "NOT TOUGH ENOUGH" IN QUESTION #91, ASK: 92 . Why do you feel that way? LOOSE ANIMALS, 15%; THREE OR MORE PROBLEMS, 4%; JUNK CARS, 3%; MESSY YARDS, 6% ; EXCESSIVE NOISE, 1% ; SCATTERED, 3%. - 93 . Other than voting, do you feel YES 61% that if you wanted to, you could NO 32% have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 7% iiiof Elk River runs things? I would like to read you listfewcity a of a services. For each one, Please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? EXC GOOD FAIR POOR D.K. 94 . Street maintenance? 8% 59% 25% 9% 0% • 95 . Snow plowing? 10% 59% 23% 7% 1% 96. Street lighting? 7% 50% 27% 12% 4% 97. Police Protection? 19% 63% 10% 2% 5% 98 . Fire Protection? 19% 62% 8% 0% 11% 99 . Sewers and water? 8% 46% - 13% 3% 31% 100 . City library? 20% 54% 13% 2% 11% 101 . Do you feel that the current five FIVE MEMBER 42% member City Council satisfac- SEVEN MEMBER 38% torily represents you, or would INDIFFERENT (VOL) 12% a seven member Council better DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 8% Iliserve you? 147 102 . How much first hand contact have QUITE A LOT 11% you had with the Elk River City SOME 35% 0} staff -- quite a lot, some, or VERY LITTLE 54% very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0$ 103 . From what you have seen or heard, EXCELLENT 8% how would you rate the job per- GOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51% formance of the City Staff -- ONLY FAIR 270 excellent, good, only fair, or POOR 5% poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 9% 104 . How much do you feel you know GREAT DEAL 6% about the work of the mayor and FAIR AMOUNT 47% City Council -- a great deal, a VERY LITTLE 46% fair amount, or very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% 105. From what you know, do you ap- STRONGLY APPROVE 10% prove or disapprove of the job SOMEWHAT APPROVE 66% the mayor and City Council are SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE10% doing? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) STRONGLY DISAPPROVE. . . .5% And do you feel strongly that DON'T KNOW/REFUSED10% way? The city could undertake an expansion and development of its park system. Land would be acquired and park facilities would be constructed across the community. It is estimated that about two million dollars would be required to complete this first phase of parks development. A bond referendum would be required to fund this project. To cover these costs, the average $80, 000 home in Elk River would have a property tax increase of about $40. 00 per year for fifteen years. 106 . Would you support or oppose this STRONGLY SUPPORT 14% bond referendum for parks expan- SUPPORT 35% sion and development? (WAIT FOR OPPOSE 15% RESPONSE) And do you feel strong- STRONGLY OPPOSE 14% ly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED22% IF POSITION IS GIVEN IN QUESTION 1106, ASK: • 107 . Why do you feel that way? DON'T KNOW, 9% ; GOOD FOR CITY, 15% ; COST/TAXES, 14% ; LOW PRIORITY, 2%; DEPENDS ON SPECIFIC PROPOSAL, 3% ; NOT NEEDED, 11%; GOOD FOR CHILDREN, 5%; NEEDED, 17% ; SCATTERED, 2% . 108 . Would you favor or oppose a city FAVOR/YES 361 program to acquire land along the FAVOR/NO 11% Mississippi River for development FAVOR/UNSURE 18% as parks? (IF "YES" , ASK: ) Would OPPOSE 27% you still favor it if a property DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 9% IIP tax increase were required to fund the program? 148 109. How serious do you feel the prob- VERY SERIOUS 14% 0 lem of geese in Lion's Park is SOMEWHAT SERIOUS 17% -- very serious, somewhat seri- MINOR PROBLEM 21$ ous, a minor nuisance, or not a NOT A PROBLEM 34% problem at all? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED14% There has also been some discussion about a new Community Center complex. 110. If a Community Center were constructed, what facilities do you feel is important to include? DON'T KNOW, 38%; NONE, 14%; TEEN CENTER, 11% ; SENIOR CENTER, 7%; GYM/SPORTS, 7%; RACQUETBALL COURTS, 3% ; ICE RINK, 1%; COMMUNITY ROOM, 7%; THEATRE, 2%; CLASSROOMS, 2%; CITY OFFICES, 2%; SWIMMING POOL, 4%; TENNIS COURTS, 1%; SCATTERED, 4%. I would like to read you a list of facilities that could be included in a community center. For each one, please tell me if you would strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose its inclusion in a community center._ STR SMW SMW STR D. K. FAV FAV OPP OPP REF. lii IV 111. An indoor ice skating rink? 10% 37% 30% 20> 3% 112 . An indoor swimming pool? 16% 36% 23% 23% 3% 113 . An exercise and fitness room? 23% 43% 14% 14% 5% 114 . A gymnasium? 21% 39% 20% 17% 3% 115. Racquetball courts? 14% 39% 21% 18% 8% 116. Large community room for banquets, partids, meetings, and other rental purposes? 30% 46% 9% 12% 4% 117 . Group meeting rooms? 26% 48% 12% 11% 3% 118. A teen center? 44% 37% 7% 9% 4% 119 . A senior citizens center? 39% 38% 11% 9% 4% 120. An indoor running/walking facility? 24% 41% 19% 14% 3% 121. A community theatre 15% 40% 24% 17% 4% 122. A nursery school/day care facility? 17% 35% 23% 21% 5% 123 . An arts and crafts room for instructional programs and classes? 19% " 41% 21% 16% 4% 124 . An aerobics and dance room? 14% 38% 27% 17% 4% I would like to briefly re-read that list of potential facilities for a community center. (READ LIST BELOW) 125. Please tell me which ONE you most strongly favor for Ilk • inclusion? 126. Which facility do you consider second in importance? 127. Is there a facility that you would PARTICULARLY oppose including in a center? 149 • MOST SEC OPP • An indoor ice skating rink? 5% 5% 8% An indoor swimming pool? 5% 6% 6% An exercise and fitness room? 6% 4% 2% Racquetball courts? 4% 3% 5% Group meeting rooms? 6% 6% 2% An arts and crafts room? 2% 7% 3% A gymnasium? 5% 5% 3% A senior citizens drop-in center? 11% 12% 3% An aerobics and dance room? 1% 2% 6% An indoor running/walking facility? 6% ' 4% 4% Large community room? 7% 7% 3% A community theatre? 3% 4% 4% A teen center? 21% 13% 2% A Day care/nursery school facility? 4% 4% '5% All equally 4% 5% • 9% None 7% 9% 23% Don't Know/Refused 5% 6% 14% 128 . Would you favor or oppose the STRONGLY FAVOR 23% construction of a Community FAVOR 51% Center in Elk River? (WAIT OPPOSE 12% FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel STRONGLY OPPOSE 6% strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 8% �x E4 A bond referendum would be required to pay for its construction and partial operating costs, User fees would also underwrite the operation of the community center to some extent. 129. How much would you be willing to NOTHING 23% pay in additional property taxes $25 26% to support the construction and $50 19% partial operation of an Elk River $75 7% Community Center? (START WITH A $100 5% RANDOMLY SELECTED CHOICE FROM 41 $125 2% TO #8) Let's say, would you be $150 1% willing to pay $ per year? $175 1% (MOVE TO NEXT CHOICE UP OR DOWN DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 17% DEPENDING ON ANSWER. ) The City currently has saved funds for the construction of a new City Hall . If a community center were built. . . . 130. Would you favor or oppose attach- FAVOR 58% - ing the new City Hall to the OPPOSE 22% Community Center and combining DON'T CARE (VOL) 12% the construction of both facil- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . . 81 ities? Based on our previous discussion of the facilities which could be 111 offered in the center, please tell me how many members of this household would probably. . . . 150 131 . Visit the Community Center on a 0 , 41%; 1, 16%; 2 , 23%; frequent, at least weekly, basis? 3 , 10%; 4 , 7%; 5, 3$. • 132. Visit the Community Center on a 0, 45%; c1, 26%; 2,21%; occasional, perhaps monthly, basis? 3, 5% ; 4 , 3%; 5, 1% . If a community center were built, the City would have two .choices on charging user fees. First, the City could subsidize the operation of the center through general tax revenue and keep user fees low. Or, second, the City could require the facility to be self-sufficient, requiring much higher user fees. • 133 . Which course of action would you SUBSIDIZE 44% favor -- should the City subsi- DON'T SUBSIDIZE 49% dize operating costs through gen- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 8% eral tax revenues or not? 134 . Would the charge of a moderate YES 14% fee for a daily pass to use NO 58% facilities, such as an ice arena, DEPENDS ON FEE 25% swimming pool, and arts and, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 3% crafts rooms, significantly de- crease your use of those facil- ities, or not? The City might also offer household memberships to recreational facility users. Members would have unlimited access to all facilities . 135 . How much would you be willing to NOTHING 22% pay yearly for a family member- $50 22% ship? Let's say, would you be $100 23% willing to pay $ ? (DEPEND- $150 11% ING ON RESPONSE, CHOOSE THE NEXT $200 4% HIGHER OR LOWER CATEGORY. ) How $250 1% about $ ? $300 2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 16% It might be helpful to discuss comparable fees. The family membership at the YMCA costs $620 yearly, while U.S. Swim and Fitness membership costs $328. Cities tend to charge less. Eden Prairie charges its families $150 yearly while Brooklyn Center yearly family membership fees are $228. 136 . Would you pay $150. 00 for a one YES 44% year household membership to the NO 42% Elk River Community Center? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED14% Let's talk about recycling for a moment. . . . 137. Do you currently separate recy- YES 53% clable materials from the rest NO. 45% of your garbage? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% 151 138 . If drop-off points were estab- VERY LIKELY lished instead, how likely would SOMEWHAT LTKELY 34% you be to take your recyclables NOT AT ALL LIKELY 12% 111' to these sites -- very likely, somewhat likely, or not at aDON'T KNOW/REFUSED 2% likely? • 139. If the City were to pick-up separ- VERY LIKELY ated recyclables, how likely would SOMEWHAT LIKELY 69% 24% you be to participate in that pro- NOT AT ALL LIKELY % gram -- very likely, somewhat DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 3% likely, or not at all likely? . To encourage recycling, a proposal has been made to base garbage hauling charges on the volume of trash a household generates. Households which recycled would pay less than similar households which do not. 140 . Would you favor or oppose this FAVOR •approach? OPPOSE 88% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 6% Another proposal would be the passage of a mandatory- recycling ordinance . Residents who did not separate recyclables from their trash would be liable for fines. 141. Would you favor or oppose this FAVOR 52% approach? OPPOSE 39% (41 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 9% As you may know, many refuse haulers serve Elk River. This arrangement has permitted citizens to choose their own haulers and contract directly with them. But it has also created significant overlap between the haulers and increased noise and congestion on city streets . If the city were to designate haulers, it is estimated that hauling charges would decline ten to fifteen percent on the average. . 142 . Of the following three proposals, PROPOSAL A 15% which do you most favor: PROPOSAL B 52% A. The City designates one hauler PROPOSAL C 26% to serve the entire city; DON'T CARE (VOL) 5% B. The City designates a group of DON'T D10W/REFUSED2% haulers, each serving one area of Elk River exclusively; C. The present system. • Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes. . . . Could you tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. Let's start oldest to • .youngest. . . . III 143. Persons over 65? 0,86%; 1, 9t; 2, 5% 152 . 4 • '• • •• , -; • $ • • 144 . Adults over 18, including yourself? 0, 10%; 1, 10%; 2, 67%; 3+, 13% •I 145. High school aged? 0, 87%; 1, 11%; 2, 2% 146. Junior high aged children? 0, 89%; 1, 9$; 2, 2% • 147 . Elementary school children? 0, 68%; 1,17%; 2, 14%; 3, 1% 148 . Pre-schoolers? 0, 77%; 1, 17%; 2, 4%; 3 , 2% • 149 . Which of the following best des- SINGLE FAMILY DWELL. . . 82% cribes your Current residence? DUPLEX 2% (READ OPTIONS #1 - 47) APARTMENT 13% CONDOMINIUM IN OTHER: MULTIPLE HOUSEHOLD BUILDING 1% TOWNHOUSE 2% MOBILE HOME 2% OTHER 0% REFUSED 0% 150 . Do you own or rent your present OWN - 82% residence? RENT 18$ REFUSED 0% L 151. What is your occupation, please? PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL, 17%; OWNER-MANAGER, 16%; CLERICAL- SALES, 13% ; BLUE COLLAR, 24%; RETIRED, 14%; SCATTERED, 14%; REFUSED, 1% . 152 . What is the occupation of your spouse, if applicable? PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL, 13%; OWNER-MANAGER, 15% ; CLERICAL- SALES, 11%; BLUE COLLAR, 23%; RETIRED, 8%; SCATTERED, 10%; NOT APPLICABLE, 21%. 153 . In what city do you work? ELK RIVER, 33$; MINNEAPOLIS, 6%; BP-BC-MG, 5%; P-C-NH, 5% ; ANOKA COUNTY, 9% ; WRIGHT COUNTY, 2%; SHERBURNE COUNTY, 2% ; RAMSEY COUNTY, 2%; SOUTH HENNEPIN, 4%; NOT APPLICABLE, 24%; SAINT PAUL, 2%; SCATTERED, 9%. 154 . How about your spouse? ELK RIVER, 22%; MINNEAPOLIS, 6%; BP-BC-MG, 5%; P-C-NH, 8%; ANOKA COUNTY, 7$; WRIGHT COUNTY, 2%; SHERBURNE COUNTY, 1%; RAMSEY COUNTY, 2%; SOUTH HENNEPIN, 4%; NOT APPLICABLE, 37% ; SAINT PAUL, 1%; SCATTERED, 7%. • 153 • •. • -• • , • • . r • 7;)". . • , • .r . „, . _ • •P t ! 0 • .P • • e1. 99 , 0N a * • .1gel• t: 155. About how long does it usually LESS THAN FIVE 15% take you to commute to work -- 5 - 15 MINUTES 14% • less than five minutes, five to 15 - 30 MINUTES 22% fifteen minutes, fifteen to 30 - 60 MINUTES 21% thirty minutes, thirty minutes OVER 60 MINUTES 3% to one hour, over one hour? NOT APPLICABLE 25% 156. If it is applicable to you, would YES 24% you be willing to work at a simi- NO 26% lar job in Elk River for ten per- DEPENDS 6% cent less salary to avoid your DON'T 1Q OW/REFUSED. . . .19% • commute to work? NOT APPLICABLE 25% 157. What is your age, please? 18 - 24 6% 25 - 34 29% 35 - 44 29% 45 - 54 15$ 55 - 64 8% 65 AND OVER 12% 158 . What is the last grade of LESS THAN HIGH SCHOOL. .8% education you completed? HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE35% VO-TECH SCHOOL 10% I SOME COLLEGE 21% COLLEGE GRADUATE 21% POST-GRADUATE 6% 159. Which of the following categories BELOW $12,500 3% includes your 1989 total pre-tax $12, 501-$25,000 15% household income. Please stop me $25, 001-$37, 500 27% when I read the right one. $37,501-$50, 000 18% OVER $50, 000 16% REFUSED 21% 160. Gender of respondent. MALE 48% i (DO NOT ASK. ) FEMALE 52% Thanks very much for your time. Good-bye. 161. Zone. ONE 26% TWO 31% THREE 24% FOUR 19% 4110 154