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Agenda 07-27-1995 • CITY OF ELK RIVER REGULAR MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, July 27, 1995 7 p.m. City Hall - Council Chambers ITEM NUMBER • 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. CONSIDER 7/25/95 AGENDA 3. CONSIDER 7/6/95 MINUTES 4. CONSIDER RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT -Land Use Percentage/Zoning Districts -Minimum Lot Size in Rural Area -Housing Issues 5. PARKS AND RECREATION 6. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. FUTURE MEETING 9. ADJOURNMENT i Q • MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER STEERING COMMITTEE HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL JULY 27, 1995 Members Present: Chair Minton, Committee Members Manly Glines, Mary Eberley, Dave Anderson, Bill Birrenkott and Chris Kreger. Members Absent: Committee Members Dick Hinkle, Mark Lucas, Arne Engstrom, Keith Holme, Hank Duitsman, Lloyd Barthel, Mary McDevitt and Merry Sipe Staff Present: Steve Ach, City Planner; Debbie Kleckner, Recording Secretary 1. Call Meeting To Order The July 27, 1995 meeting of the Elk River Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee was called to order at 7 p.m. by Chair Minton. 2. Consider July 27, 1995 Steering Committee Agenda BILL BIRRENKOTT MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 27, 1995 STEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. IP3. Consider July 6, 1995 Steering Committee Minutes MARY EBERLEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 6, 1995 STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES. DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Consider Residential Development A-1 (Agricultural Conservation District Discussion was carried on regarding recommendations made by the Steering Committee for the A-1 (Agricultural) zoning district for cluster development. MARLY GLINES MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT WHEN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IS APPROVED, LANGUAGE SHOULD BE CLARIFIED IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH SPECIFIES HOW THE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT IS DETERMINED. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Rla (Single Family Residential District Discussion was carried on regarding the clustering concept and incentive options. • MARY EBERLEY MOVED THAT THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THE R1A DENSITY REMAIN THE SAME, ADDING AN OPTION TO ALLOW CLUSTER Steering Committee Minutes Page 2 July 27, 1995 • DEVELOPMENT. CONDITIONS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT SHOULD INCLUDE A MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF ONE ACRE, AND REQUIRING FIFTY-PERCENT (50%) OF DEVELOPABLE LAND BE FOREVER PRESERVED USING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT. MARLY GLINES SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-1. CHRIS KREGER OPPOSED. Rlc (Single Family Residential) Steve Ach provided an overview of areas of the city in Rlc zoning districts. Members of the Steering Committee discussed pros and cons of increasing the 10,000 square foot minimum lot size in the Rlc districts. MARLY GLINES MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER INCREASING THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN CERTAIN AREAS OF R1C (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICTS TO 14,000 SQUARE FEET, WITH A MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE OF 90 FEET, IN ORDER TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS SUCH AS STEEP SLOPES, PRESERVATION OF TREES, AND WETLANDS. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. MARLY GLINES MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER INCREASING THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN R1C (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTSRICTS TO 11,000 SQUARE FEET WITH A 13,000 SQUARE FOOT AVERAGE LOT SIZE. CHRIS KREGER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. MARY EBERLEY MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES CURRENTLY ZONED R1B TO R1C, AND TO CHANGE CERTAIN R1C ZONED PROPERTIES TO R1 D, AS DETERMINED APPROPRIATE BY THE CITY COUNCIL. DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Discussion of rear setbacks in residential zoning districts. MARLY GLINES MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE RECOMMEND THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDER CHANGING THE REAR SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS FROM THE EXISTING TEN (10) FOOT REQUIREMENT TO THIRTY-FIVE (35) FEET. DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Urban Service Area in the Southeastern Portion of the City Chris Kreger suggested that the urban service boundary be expanded eastward, leaving the zoning designation as it currently exists. He also suggested requiring sewer and water overlays for developments in this area. He stated he felt it was necessary to establish these boundaries now, even though there are no plans to extend services, to provide for orderly development in the future. The possibility of rezoning portions of the southeastern Rl a district to A-1 Agricultural was discussed. Steering Committee Minutes Page 3 July 27, 1995 IP Members of the Committee expressed concern for taking any action regarding changes in zoning or in the urban service boundary, due to the fact that discussion of this particular area was not advertised. CHRIS KREGER MOVED TO TABLE DISCUSSION OF LOT SIZES AND URBAN SERVICES IN THE SOUTHEAST PLANNING AREA. DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Chris Kreger requested that some type of reference to this motion be placed in the Star News. Parks and Recreation Discussion Rolf Anderson reviewed information presented in Stephen Rohlf's memo regarding the Master Park Plan Update. Discussion followed regarding whether or not there was a need to have a zoning/land use designation for parks and open space. CHRIS KREGER MOVED THE STEERING COMMITTEE INCLUDE THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, AS FOLLOWS: 1. ALL EXISTING CITY PARKS BE ZONED AS PARK AND DESIGNED OPEN SPACE ON THE LAND USE MAP. • 2. THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON THE SHERBURNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS PARKING LOT BE CHANGED FROM LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO OS (OPEN SPACE). DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6. Tentative Schedule of Upcoming Meetings August 17- Summary of recommendations, map revisions September 21 - Presentation of Draft Comprehensive Plan Update 7. Other Business Planning Commission Chair Louise Kuester requested the Steering Committee provide more information on the proposed townhome zoning designation, and indicate areas where townhomes may be appropriate. Members of the Steering Committee suggested that townhomes may be appropriate for buffering in areas adjacent to U.S. Highways, major arterials, and in areas of transition. 9. Adjournment • Steering Committee Minutes Page 4 July 27, 1995 • There being no further business, BILL BIRRENKOTT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The meeting of the Elk River Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �/ / Debbie Kleckner Recording Secretary • S tJity of lk �River MEMORANDUM TO: Steering Committee FROM: Steven B. Ach, City Plannerl„�_ DATE: July 27, 1995 SUBJECT: Agenda Memo Thursday's meeting will be a continuation of discussion on residential development in the community. The Steering Committee is asked to bring their packet of information from the last meeting for reference purposes in discussing the residential element. If anyone has misplaced the information that was distributed at the last meeting, please contact me and I will make it available upon your request. I have included two new pieces of information in the Committee's packet. The first is a residential inventory of all the plats that have been developed • since 1989. This inventory includes total number of lots that were platted, those lots that have been developed (i.e., building permit issued), and the last column indicates the available lots. In addition, you will find that the residential inventory is divided into zoning districts which gives a quick overview of all the available lots according to each zoning district. The second piece of information is a copy of the current goals and policies of the residential element of the comprehensive plan. These goals and policies should be reviewed and evaluated to determine if modifications or deletions need to occur. In addition, the Committee may wish to consider some of the following issues and suggest that they be incorporated into the goals and policies: • Disburse residential land use densities throughout the community to provide a well-integrated mix of residential areas. • Strive to achieve a proper mix of housing opportunities that will not provide a negative fiscal impact on the City. • Encourage creative subdivision design and site planning techniques to strengthen the sense of community within neighborhoods. • 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 Memo to the Steering Committee Page 2 July 25, 1995 • Design techniques should be used within residential developments to • enhance public safety protection for both fire and police. • Multi-family development should not be concentrated within a few areas of the community; rather, integrated with the residential areas. • High density development should be located adjacent to or near minor arterials or collector streets to reduce excessive amount of vehicular traffic within low density residential areas. • Development of owner-occupied housing for low and moderate income households should be encouraged. • Investigate the appropriateness of housing maintenance codes to preserve and enhance the rental units within the City, as well as the aging housing units. • Development should be encouraged within areas that currently have sewer and water, and not require the premature extension of additional infrastructure, such as sewer, watermains and roads. • Subdivisions of lands in agricultural areas should adhere to a density of 4 • units per 40 acres with incentives given to utilizing cluster techniques. • Consider amending the zoning ordinance allowing more defined and specific uses within each zoning district (i.e., separating single family, townhomes, and multi-family from one another). Parks and Recreation Also included in this packet is a memo from Steve Rohlf, outlining the Parks and Recreation element of the comprehensive plan. Steve Rohlf and Dave Anderson will be in attendance Thursday night to make a presentation to the Committee which will include a summary of their first presentation to the Committee. In addition, new Park and Rec issues that have come up in meetings subsequent to that original presentation will be discussed. Tentative Schedule The Committee is asked to review the tentative schedule and confirm the dates that have been outlined. At this time, August 17th would be the last meeting of the Steering Committee to review the recommendations that have been made to this point. Once these recommendations are confirmed by the • Committee the plan can then be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and finally, on to the City Council. s:p l annin g:ste er in g:7-25memo • . :;:.:; ... .:::: .::..; i:] >::::>:::::::.:::. Pf_AT `Er. T€ESIDENTIALINVE TOR 1989 T`( PRI SENI :::: :i'i:;: YEAR PLATTED I TOTAL LOTS LOTS DEVELOPED LOTS AVAILABLE BARRINGTON HILLS 1991 12 12 0 .............. CHERRYHILL BLUFFS 2ND 1993 31 14 17 CHERRYHILL BLUFFS 3RD 1994 4 3 1 COUNTRY CROSSING 1994 73 36 37 JAMES MANOR 1991 6 6 0 MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS 1993 49 37 18 MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS 2ND 1995 59 18 41 ORONO HEIGHTS 1992 11 7 4 ROBBINSDALE 1993 3 3 0 SCOTTSDALE 1992 3 3 0 TOTAL 251 139 112 HERITAGE LANDING 1993 • 77 53 24 MISSISSIPPI OAKS 1993 37 • 11 26 OAK HOLLOW 1989 4 3 1 TOTAL 118 67 51 ........................................................................... HERITAGE LANDING 2ND 1993 9 0 9 TOTAL 9 0 9 BRUCE ADDITION 1993 14 14 0 S CHERRYHILL BLUFFS 1992 10 8 2 COUNTRY CROSSING 2ND 1994 62 0 62 COUNTRY CROSS.TOWNHOM. 1995 62 6 56 DEERFIELD 4TH 1989 56 52 4 GUARDIAN ANGELS 1992 4 4 0 HILLSIDE ESTATES 1992 50 46 4 HILLSIDE ESTATES 2ND1993 13 5 8 HILLSIDE ESTATES 3RD 1994 9 4 5 HILLSIDE ESTATES 4TH 1995 14 4 10 TOTAL 294 143 151 HILLTOP WOODS ESTATES 1993 8 8 0 NORTH MEADOWS 1993 8 5 3 SHORES OF BRIARWOOD 1989 3 3 0 TOTAL 19 16 3 AUBURN COMMONS 1990 7 5 2 ......................... BAILY BECK 1990 27 11 16 TOTAL 34 16 18 ........................................................................... Hsi::>::::;::i:':<::::::;:>::i-: MEADOWLARK TOWNHOMES 1994 14 14 0 TOTAL 14 14 0 TROTT BROOK ESTATES 1994 4 2 2 TOTAL 4 2 2 GRAND TOTAL 743 355 388 0 CURRENT AS OF 7/25/95 CURRENT GOALS AND POLICIES IV. RESIDENTIAL PLAN A. INTRODUCTION The residential development growth trend is expected to continue beyond the year 2000. The City recognizes a need for orderly development of a variety of residential opportunities. Orderly development will enhance the opportunity for cost effective provisions of municipal services. B. GOALS The following is a summary of the City's goals and objectives as they relate to residential development. 1. GOAL: Encourage the development of a quality residential community which retains a semi-rural atmosphere while accommodating growing housing needs. POLICIES: • Guide the type and location of development to achieve an orderly develop- ment pattern consistent with the semi-rural character of the community. • 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. •Encourage a mix in housing opportunities in terms of costs and size while en- coura ing a high degree of architectural and site planning integrity of the City. •Provide for, in appropriate circumstances, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) approach which, through the use of site design standards, allows for compatible residential, commercial, and industrial development. N-2 2. GOAL Provide and maintain adequate and efficient levels of public services within the community. POLICIES: • Encourage the extension of sewer and water lines only on a cost effective basis without undue burden to the taxpayer. •Adhere to an assessment policy for the extension of water and sewer lines to accommodate new development. The policy shall provide for equitable as- sessment of the improvement costs while protecting the City's taxpayers and financial commitment. • Upgrade all local streets to hard-surface, all-weather roads. • Require that developers provide roads and utilities to City specifications before City assumes ownership and maintenance responsibilities. •Require developers of new residential areas to either dedicate a park or playground site, or make a payment in lieu of dedication to the City's park improvement fund. • Provide storm sewers (on an assessment basis only) to those areas no longer adequately drained by natural systems. 3. GOAL: Develop, preserve and protect environmental resources such as wetlands, water bodies and their shorelines, within the City with respect to open space, recreational uses, water and air quality and natural ecosystems. tt POLICIES: •Restrict insensitive development of shorelands,wetlands and drainage ways. • Restrict inappropriate alteration of significant natural contours and soils,and restrict removal of natural vegetation. N • Preserve natural systems through acquisition, dedication or easements. •Require that development plans demonstrate a compatibility with natural features and systems. i 1 4. GOAL: Preserve, maintain and/or strengthen the physical and visual qualities unique to the community. k ,, N-3 ril POLICIES: •Reserve through purchase,easement,or dedication public access to wetlands, lakeshore or other natural preservation areas. •Work with developers to preserve existing natural open space areas. • Require that developers provide for buffer area between differing,non-com- patible land use, whenever possible making use of the natural land charac- teristics. 5. GOAL: Provide an appropriate,reasonable,and enforceable system of development controls and implementation programs for the guidance of future land use in the City. POLICIES: • Update zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations to ensure appropriate development of residential land throughout the City. 411 6. GOAL: Encourage and promote fair housing throughout the City. I POLICIES: •Ensure that persons or groups of persons of similar income levels have a wide I range of housing choices available to them, regardless of their race, color, i creed,religion,sex,national origin,marital status,status with regard to public ' assistance, or familial status. •Provide a Fair Housing Statement to all developers who request approvals from City Hall. 1 1 C. CURRENT STATUS I The City's existing land use map displays four residential classifications including agricultural, low density residential, medium density residential, and high density • residential. A summary of land use for the respective categories is as follows: 1 ,--Q --\. ( MEMORANDUM tJity of / TO: Steering Committee.. R• iver FROM: Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator DATE: July 24, 1995 s,( SUBJECT: Updating the Master Park Plan I. Introduction The park plan, much like the land use map, is a long range vision. A draft version of the updated park plan map will be presented to you at Thursday night's meeting. The final update most likely will include changes to the written text. The following items describe the philosophy behind the proposed changes to the master park plan text and map. II. Existing Parks • A. Exhibit A is an inventory of existing city park property and what type of current facilities and potential activities they have. B. Exhibit B is an inventory of non-city facilities which have park and recreation type amenities. III. Neighborhood Parks A. Neighborhood parks are proposed to be 2 to 4 acres in size. Typical amenities will include open play area, backstop, hard court, playground equipment, and trails. B. Neighborhood parks are proposed only for the urban area of the city. The rationale for not including the rural area is larger lots can provide for these types of activities. C. The urban area of the city was divided into park service areas. Each park service area would be served by a neighborhood park. Park service areas are defined by a population of 1,000 to 3,000 people, a maximum walking distance of 1/2 mile, and physical • barriers such as rivers or highways. 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425 Park Plan Update Page 2 Continued D. The current urban service district was divided into 24 park • service areas. The plan for neighborhood parks will need to be revised if the urban service district changes. E. Not all park service areas will need a neighborhood park if other facilities in the service area such as a school have neighborhood park amenities. III. Community Athletics A. Community athletics range from horseshoe pits to flat field athletics for youth and adults. B. Organized sports draw from the entire schoel district. The Park and Recreation Commission, through the Area 728 Recreation Commission, is trying to get all communities in the 728 school district to provide their fair share toward organized sports. C. The Park and Recreation Commission worked out an estimate of Elk River's fair share for organized sports based on a projected population of 40,000 people at full development. Our share will need to be revised if the current comprehensive plan has revisions that significantly affect the full development population estimate for the city. D. The Park and Recreation Commission is recommending that approximately 114 acres be acquired by the city to accommodate current and future community athletic needs. City staff is working on potential land acquisitions for community athletics. E. Other Park and Recreation Commission recommendations to the City Council on community athletics are found on the attached Exhibit C. IV. Trails A. In the updated Master Park Plan, the Park and Recreation Commission will view trails in two categories. One category will be solely for recreation. The other category will be for moving pedestrians safely between points, with recreational side benefits. The map that will be provided to you at Thursday's meeting shows only the people moving trails. An example of trails solely for recreational purposes are those in Woodland Trails Park. The updated Master Park plan probably will not • cc7-24/bz/stever Park Plan Update Page 3 Continued have details solely for the recreational trails. Specific plans for • those trails will come later. B. The updated Master Park Plan will try to address special use trails, in particular, equestrian trails and snowmobile trails. For example, the updated Master Park Plan will accommodate a connection across Elk River between regional snowmobile opportunities to the east of Elk River and regional snowmobile opportunities northwest of town in the Sand Dune State Forest. C. The Park and Recreation Commission has been meeting with adjacent communities in an effort to coordinate our park plans. This is particularly important with the trial system. There is potential for a trail along the Mississippi River that connects to a trail system that follows the river all the way to the City of Hastings. D. That portion of the trail system that is meant to move pedestrians has an estimated cost of$1.3 to $2.4 million dollars. The Park and Recreation Commission is trying to make the updated Master Park Plan economically realistic. To this end, temporarily using widened shoulders in the rural areas for trails is being considered. These widened shoulders would be developed as roads in the rural areas are upgraded. The norm in the urban area would be detached trails. V. Area Wide Parks (Regional Parks) A. Area wide parks are meant to preserve areas of natural, scenic, or otherwise unique opportunities for a wide segment of the city's population. Typically, people would drive to area wide parks although they will be interconnected with by city's proposed trail system. Examples of area wide parks are Woodland Trails, Lions Park, and although currently undeveloped, Hillside Park. B. Area wide parks identified on the last Master Park Plan stirred controversy among residents that owned the property where the parks were identified. The Park and Recreation Commission is struggling with whether or not area wide parks should be identified specifically on the updated plan, or if there should just be language that states opportunities will be taken advantage of as they arise. Although future area wide park opportunities have not been identified on the map that will be cc i-24/bz/stever Park Plan Update Page 4 Continued provided to you at Thursday's meeting, it is likely that the final • version of the Master Park Plan will show them. C. Potential area wide parks that have been discussed include Houlton's Island in the Mississippi, a greenway north of the Kelly Farm along the Mississippi, a unique tamarack swamp in the northwest area of the city, and property along a small lake in the northeast portion of the city. VI. Conclusion A. The updated Master Park Plan cannot be finalized until the revised Comprehensive Plan is finished. In particular, changes to the urban service area of the city and larger estimated populations of the city at full development will greatly affect the revised Master Park Plan. B. The map that will be presented to the Steering Committee at Thursday night's meeting is a preliminary version of a revised Master Park Plan. The Park and Recreation Commission will look hard at the economic realities of acquisition, development, and maintenance of the parks proposed prior to presenting their recommendation to the City Council. C. Although development of parks to accommodate our current population is critical, acquisition of land while it is still available is a priority. D. Other Park and Recreation Commission recommendations to the Steering Committee include the following: 1. That all existing city parks be zoned as park and designated open space on the Land Use Map. 2. That the land use designation on the Sherburne County Fairgrounds parking lot be changed from LI/light industrial, to OS/open space. • cc7-24/bz/stever P • EXHIBIT A CITY PARKS 1. OAK KNOLL PARK- 12 ACS.- Wooded island CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Take advantage of natural setting of the Elk River- could possibly accommodate some neighborhood park needs. 2. MEAD O VALE HEIGHTS PARK- 40 ACS.-Mostly lowland. Approximately 12 ACS. of wooded high ground. CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Can definitely accommodate neighborhood park needs-may also accommodate athletic facility and parking. 3. WOODLAND TRAILS PARK- 158 ACS.-Mostly wooded. CURRENT STATUS- Developed with multipurpose trails (hiking/ cross country skiing)- parking available- natural area. . OPPORTUNITIES- Equestrian trail around perimeter- natural learning center. 4. SHIELY PARK- 50 ACS.- Threatened dry subtype oak forest. CURRENT STATUS- In process of acquisition. OPPORTUNITIES- Addition to Woodland Trails Park. • 5. ORONO PARK/ • BALL FIELD COMPLEX- 35 ACS.- Adjacent to Lake Orono. CURRENT STATUS- Developed with picnic areas, sand volleyball courts, hiking trails, fishing peer, boat launch, softball fields, and swimming beach- parking available. OPPORTUNITIES- Possibly more sports facilities (ball fields, tennis courts, and hard courts). Lands adjacent could accommodate a civic center. 6. ORONO PARKWAY PARK- 3 ACS.- Open grassy area CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Possible neighborhood flower garden and/or tennis courts. 7. MOLDENHAUER PARK- 1 AC.- Open/grass • CURRENT STATUS- Grass play area- no parking OPPORTUNITIES- Could provide some neighborhood park ne9ds 8. MISSISSIPPI OAKS PARK- 1 1 ACR.- Open CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Could provide some neighborhood park needs 9. OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC FIELDS- 11 ACS. (City portion) CURRENT STATUS- Developed baseball/softball and soccer fields- can also be used for football- connected to City trail system- parking available. OPPORTUNITIES- Same uses as current. City may acquire a greater portion of the facility. • city-park/bz • 5. ORONO PARK/ BALL FIELD COMPLEX- 35 ACS.- Adjacent to Lake Orono. CURRENT STATUS- Developed with picnic areas, sand volleyball courts, hiking trails, fishing peer, boat launch, softball fields, and swimming beach- parking available. OPPORTUNITIES- Possibly more sports facilities (ball fields, tennis courts, and hard courts). Lands adjacent could accommodate a civic center. 6. ORONO PARKWAY PARK- 3 ACS.- Open grassy area CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Possible neighborhood flower garden and/or tennis courts. • 7. MOLDENHAUER PARK- 1 AC.- Open/grass CURRENT STATUS- Grass play area- no parking OPPORTUNITIES- Could provide some neighborhood park needs 8. MISSISSIPPI OAKS PARK- ±. 1 ACR.- Open CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Could provide some neighborhood park needs 9. OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC FIELDS- 11 ACS. (City portion) CURRENT STATUS- Developed baseball/softball and soccer fields- can also be used for football- connected to City trail system- parking available. OPPORTUNITIES- Same uses as current. City may acquire 411 a greater portion of the facility. cityparkPoz EXHIBIT A CITY PARKS 1. OAK KNOLL PARK- 12 ACS.- Wooded island CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Take advantage of natural setting of the Elk River- could possibly accommodate some neighborhood park needs. 2. MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS PARK- 40 ACS.-Mostly lowland. Approximately 12 ACS. of wooded high ground. CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Can definitely accommodate neighborhood • park needs-may also accommodate athletic facility and parking. 3. WOODLAND TRAILS PARK- 158 ACS.-Mostly wooded. CURRENT STATUS- Developed with multipurpose trails (hiking/ cross country skiing)- parking available- natural area. OPPORTUNITIES- Equestrian trail around perimeter- natural learning center. 4. SHIELY PARK- 50 ACS.- Threatened dry subtype oak forest. CURRENT STATUS- In process of acquisition. OPPORTUNITIES- Addition to Woodland Trails Park. I } 10. RIDGEWOOD EAST • PARK- 5 ACS.- Wooded CURRENT STATUS- Developed- playground equipment, basketball court, sliding hill, and picnic area- limited parking. OPPORTUNITIES- Same as current 11. LIONS PARK- 34 ACS. open with pond. CURRENT STATUS- Developed with sliding hill, picnic areas, band shell, fishing, basketball court, and skating rink. OPPORTUNITIES- Rollerblade trails and soccer fields. 12. NORTH TERRACE TOT LOT- 1/4 ACR. CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped- limited access • OPPORTUNITIES- Limited- serves immediate neighbors. 13. BALDWIN PARK- 1 ACR.- Open CURRENT STATUS- Developed- Playground equipment- no parking OPPORTUNITIES- Meet some neighborhood park needs. 14. BARRINGTON PARK- 2/3 ACR.- Open CURRENT STATUS- Developed playground equipment and basketball court- on street parking. OPPORTUNITIES- Same as current. 15. DEERFIELD 4TH PARK- 2 ACS.- Open CURRENT STATUS- Developed- Sliding hill, playground equip- 1111 ment- limited parking citypark/bz { OPPORTUNITIES- Possibly skating. 16. DEERFIELD 2ND PARK- 20 ACS.- Mostly wetland. CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Trails- open space 17. HILLSIDE PARK- 80 ACS.- Mostly wooded CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Possible limited sports facilities. Natural setting for trails and picnic areas- parking can be accommodated. 18. COUNTRY CROSSINGS PARK- 7 ACS.- Wooded CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped • OPPORTUNITIES- Skating, neighborhood park needs, and natural setting for trails and picnic area. I citypark/bz • OPPORTUNITIES- Possibly skating. 16. DEERFIELD 2ND PARK- 20 ACS.- Mostly wetland. CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Trails- open space 17. HILLSIDE PARK- 80 ACS.- Mostly wooded CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Possible limited sports facilities. Natural setting for trails and picnic areas- parking can be accommodated. 18. COUNTRY CROSSINGS PARK- 7 ACS.- Wooded • CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped OPPORTUNITIES- Skating, neighborhood park needs, and natural setting for trails and picnic area. • citypar klbz 10. RIDGEWOOD EAST PARK- 5 ACS.- Wooded CURRENT STATUS- Developed- playground equipment, basketball court, sliding hill, and picnic area- limited parking. OPPORTUNITIES- Same as current 11. LIONS PARK- 34 ACS. open with pond. CURRENT STATUS- Developed with sliding hill, picnic areas, band shell, fishing, basketball court, and skating rink. OPPORTUNITIES- Rollerblade trails and soccer fields. 12. NORTH TERRACE TOT LOT- 1/4 ACR. CURRENT STATUS- Undeveloped- limited access • OPPORTUNITIES- Limited- serves immediate neighbors. 13. BALDWIN PARK- 1 ACR.- Open CURRENT STATUS- Developed- Playground equipment- no parking OPPORTUNITIES- Meet some neighborhood park needs. 14. BARRINGTON PARK- 2/3 ACR.- Open CURRENT STATUS- Developed playground equipment and basketball court- on street parking. OPPORTUNITIES- Same as current. 15. DEERFIELD 4TH PARK- 2 ACS.- Open CURRENT STATUS- Developed- Sliding hill, playground equip- • ment- limited parking citvparkfbz • EXHIBIT B NON-CITY FACILITIES A. MEADOWVALE SCHOOL B. SCHOOL CAMPUS (VANDENBERGE AND SAUK JR. HIGHS AND ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH) C. HANDKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL D. ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL (PRIVATE) E. BABCOCK PARK (STATE) F. KELLY FARM (HISTORIC) • • citypark/bz EXHIBIT C RECOMMENDATIONS 1. REVIEW THE CITY'S PROJECTED NEED FOR COMMUNITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES PERIODICALLY (AT LEAST EVERY FIVE YEARS) BASED ON CHANGES IN THE DEMAND TREND (LOCAL RATIO) FOR EACH SPECIFIC TYPE OF FACILITY, THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SCHOOL FACILITIES, PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES BY THE VARIOUS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS, AND NEW PROJECTED POPULATION ESTIMATES (CHANGES IN THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN). 2. MAKE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR COMMUNITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE ELK RIVER'S FULL DEVELOPMENT POPULATION A PRIORITY. ALSO, ANTICIPATE USAGE SO THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES IS NOT LAGGING TOO FAR BEHIND THE CURRENT DEMAND. • 3. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EFFICIENCY OF CO-DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE, I.E., WHEN A NEW SCHOOL IS BUILT. 4. COOPERATE IN THE CREATION OF A SINGLE ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SCHOOL DISTRICT (DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND SCHEDULING OF FACILITIES). THIS ENTITY WOULD LOGICALLY BE THE 728 AREA RECREATION OFFICE. EACH PARTICIPATING JURISDICTION SHOULD HAVE REPRESENTATION ON THIS GOVERNING BODY AND CONTRIBUTE (BASED ON POPULATION) ITS SHARE OF THE COST FOR COMMUNITY ATHLETICS WITH: FACILITIES, CASH, EQUIPMENT, STAFF TIME, OR A COMBINATION OF THESE. STAFF SUPPORTS THE IDEA OF RESIDENTS FROM A NON-PARTICIPATING JURISDICTION PAYING A HIGHER USAGE FEE. 5. HOST A JOINT MEETING WITH APPROPRIATE BOARDS FROM THE OTHER JURISDICTIONS, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE • VARIOUS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE • OF COMMUNI'n ATHLETICS. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE • FOR UPCOMING STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGS March 9 URBAN SERVICE AREA (completed) -East Highway 10 -Service District East -Possible Modification to the North (Conclude Urban Service Area) March 23 TRANSPORTATION & April 6 -North East-West Route (completed) -Hwy. 169 & 10 Corridor -Future Collectors/Arterials April 20, May 4 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL & May 25 -Location (completed) -Redevelopment Opportunities June 15 DOWNTOWN CBD III (completed) July 6 RESIDENTIAL -Mix of Housing/ Land Use -Housing Maintenance -10 Acre Minimum Lot Size July 27 RESIDENTIAL PARKS & RECREATION Aug 17 REPORT FROM DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS -Land Use Plan/Zoning Map -Review goals & policies of comp. plan. Sept 12 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING • Oct 2 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING S:Planning/SC Schedule