02-12-2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Packet
Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
6:30 PM
Elk River City Hall
▪ Regular meeting in Council Chambers
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSIDER AGENDA
4. CONSIDER MINUTES
4.1 01-08-2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
5. OPEN FORUM
An opportunity to provide comments and feedback regarding items not on the agenda. Information provided in Open Forum
will not be discussed at this meeting; rather, the information will be referred to staff and/or scheduled for discussion at a
future meeting.
6. PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Free Grace Easter Event
7.2 Athletic Fields Framework Plan
7.3 Specht Family Farm Residential Development Park Dedication
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. RECREATION MANAGER UPDATE
9.1 Parks and Recreation Manager Update
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Meeting of the Elk River
Parks and Recreation Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
January 8, 2025
Members Present: Commissioners Greg Loidolt, Hal Stewart, Jill Varty, Melissa Fermoyle
Members Absent: Chair Dave Anderson, Commissioners Mike Niziolek, Joy Goodwin
Council Liaison: Councilmember Cory Grupa
Staff Present: Assistant City Administrator/Business Services Director Joe Stremcha, Parks and
Recreation Manager Jeff Shelby, Senior Administrative Assistant Dawn Larson
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Parks and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Acting Chair Loidolt.
Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Fermoyle to appoint
Commissioner Loidolt as acting Chair in the absence of Chair Anderson and Vice Chair
Niziolek. Motion carried 4-0
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consider Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Fermoyle and seconded by Commissioner Varty to amend the
January 8, 2025, agenda to remove the work session from this agenda and move it to the
February meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Consider Minutes
4.1 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 12-8-2024
Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Varty to approve the
December 8, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes. Motion carried 4-0.
4.2 Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes 12-11-2024
Moved by Commissioner Fermoyle and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the
December 11, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes. Motion
carried 4-0.
5. Open Forum
6 Presentations, Awards, and Recognition
7. Action Items
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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2
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7.1 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Calendar
Mr. Shelby presented his report. Mr. Shelby explained that Chair Anderson had expressed interest to
him to change the time of the meetings to an earlier time. Commissioner Loidolt said that he did not
feel comfortable changing the time with three commission members missing so he said that he is fine
with keeping it the same for now.
Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Fermoyle to approve the
schedule as presented. Motion carried 4-0
8 Discussion Items
8.1 Specht Property Park Dedication
Mr. Shelby presented his report. He explained the slides provided in the packet. He pointed out that
the rendition of the green space is only a design suggestion.
Matt Barker with Capstone Homes presented. Capstone has worked with Carlson McCain Design
Firms to design these 250 acres along the Mississippi River. He pointed out the Specht farm in the
middle of the first slide. He wants to review the needs for the entire property. He pointed out the
Plants and Things Recreation Complex and the train station proximity to the property as well as the
lack of park space around the property at this time. He brought up the Mississippi River Trail system
and where its future potential location is located by Hwy 10 on this map. He has worked with this trail
via some of their other projects in Ramsey.
Mr. Barker stated that he thinks there are amazing opportunities for the property as well as parks
being right on the Mississippi River. He pointed out the upper left 26 acres of green space. He and
their team along with DNR and wetland specialists and have gathered a lot of feedback about what
type of opportunities could take place there.
He pointed out the main road coming into the development in the center of the property along with
the access to the north and the south which all join leading down to an Oak Savanah area right before
the park space by the river. They wanted to design the space to collectively bring people to the river
via the trails and sidewalks. The trail would also connect to the north side which would connect to the
future over pass that would go to the Plants and Things Recreation Complex.
The greenway corridor is another 15 acres with green space and groves of trees. Oliver Kelly Farm did
not want the trail to go through the farm so that is why it is out by Hwy 10 in the design. There will
be a large berm with trees and landscaping between the development and Hwy 10. There will be about
2.5 miles of paved trail that would go through the park as well, connecting everything. They also
envision some parking areas to the north side.
He wants to be clear that they are not putting forward a concrete plan for the open green space by the
river. They have just been brainstorming as they have visited the site and provided some ideas of what
could be. On the lower side of the large green space is what is referred to as a flood plain forest. He
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thinks that people will want to be down by the woods on a dock dropping a fishing line, drop in a
kayak, or just being in nature.
They gave this to their park designers at Carlson McCain and they produced the idea of an 18-hole
disc golf course. There are wetlands and an area above the 10-year flood plain area that could be a
park, etc. On the right side of the design there is an Oak Savannah area they envision a pavilion or
something to be a gathering point over the vista. There is about forty acres in the park dedication and
then fifteen acres of the berm that will be maintained by the HOA (they know the berm is not part of
the park dedication but consider it an asset).
Commissioner Loidolt said that he thinks a disc golf course would be great, but he will turn it over to
the other commissioners for questions and comments. He said he would like to walk the property
with them to see the vision from Capstone.
Commissioner Stewart asked if Planning has looked at it. Mr. Shelby confirmed that the plan will go
to the Planning Commission meeting on January 28th with the lots and streets drawn in as seen
tonight.
Commissioner Stewart shared that he has concerns about what is defined park dedication space and
what is not i.e., wetlands vs. uplands and what they can accept. He asked what kind of population mix
and number of kids in the development with kids. Mr. Barker said there will be 533 single-family
homes with smaller sizes by the berm and then larger homes as they get closer to the river. About
2,000 to 3,000 people with three to four people per home. Commissioner Stewart said this
development seems very cut off for the rest of the other parks so he feels there should be a
playground incorporated into this neighborhood.
Commissioner Varty said she agrees with Commissioner Stewart that there needs to be a playground
area. She said that she is concerned about how much area is a play area in the green space. Mr. Barker
said the play area is 2-3 acres and then a large playground in the “park area” that is grey on the plan.
Mr. Barker agrees that walking the property would be a good idea.
She also said she has concerns about parking if there was a disc golf course there. He said there would
be 30 parking spots along the top part of the development right outside the park as well as the on-
street parking along the road that runs to the future overpass on Hwy 10. They have designed that
road to be wider to accommodate for this.
Commissioner Loidolt said that with the disc golf course being in a flood plain in the spring they
would not be able use the lower eight holes. He has concern about that area being a future park and
potentially not being able to use portions of it throughout the year.
Mr. Shelby said that a special meeting would have to be called tonight with a date and time to set up
the tour or Mr. Barker and/or Capstone staff could go out individually or in small groups with the
commissioners.
Commissioner Loidolt said that he would not feel comfortable selecting a date tonight with the other
three commissioners not present so he would rather do the smaller group tours.
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They could do meetings of three or under with Mr. Barker to go out and tour the property to avoid a
quorum. Mr. Barker said that they would just want to be respectful of the Specht’s and would work
out some options. Mr. Shelby said that staff will work with Capstone to set up the tours.
Mr. Barker said that the last time the water was high it was still not up to the 10-year water mark. The
Specht’s have never had to miss a farming season yet because the water recedes quickly even when it
was high.
Commissioner Fermoyle asked if the commission should talk about the concerns submitted from
Chair Anderson and Commissioner Niziolek in writing. Commissioner Stewart asked if Capstone
could provide a response to them. Mr. Barker confirmed he received a copy of the letters and said
Capstone staff will respond to them that they will be at the February meeting as well. Mr. Shelby
confirmed that there will be discussion before action on this topic at the next commission meeting.
8.2 Community Garden-Lion John Weicht Park
Mr. Shelby presented his report. He pointed out there would be eighteen plots, ten by twenty feet and
$30 per plot. One person per household would be allowed to have a plot and they would be available
from June 1 to October 31.
Commissioner Fermoyle asked how much interest there is on this and if staff thinks all the spots will
fill up. Mr. Shelby explained that Karen Wingard, the Farmers Market and Special Events
Coordinator, has done the prep and research for it, and it will be experimental this first year. February
1st online registration for the plots will open.
Commissioner Stewart said that in other cities garden plots are very popular. Commissioner Fermoyle
asked if the renters are responsible for maintaining their spot. Mr. Shelby confirmed they are and said
that the master gardeners will work with Karen Wingard on managing the garden.
Commissioner Loidolt asked if the plots are fenced off and how they manage each of their spots. Mr.
Shelby said that he can get more details on how the plots will be segmented and managed as it moves
forward and update the commission at future meetings.
Commissioner Varty asked if they can plant anything they want such as flowers and then sell them as
part of a business. Mr. Shelby said he said thinks it is just garden vegetables, but he can check on that
to confirm what the rules are.
9. Recreation Manager Update
Mr. Shelby presented his report. Commissioner Loidolt asked about a Rivers Edge Commons update
and Mr. Shelby said he will provide photos at next month’s meeting.
Commissioner Loidolt asked Mr. Stremcha about the Overlook Lounge at the Furniture and Things
Community Event Center. Mr. Stremcha explained that it is a twenty-one plus lounge available a
couple of times a week. It is limited due to high school events when it is not able to be used.
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September through December, the catering and lounge have generated a lot of revenue. The cable
commission provided all the electrical improvements as well as the tv’s and digital signage etc. in the
lounge. Dahlheimer Beverage provided all the sports themed wrap around on the walls in the space.
Bernick’s provided the soda well. Furniture and Things provided the furniture within the area as well
as the chandelier.
Commissioner Varty asked if they are going to have set hours and publish them to the public. Mr.
Stremcha said right now they are in the process of hiring a new concessions manager and then they
are hoping to turn it into more of consistent schedule.
10. Announcements
Commissioner Loidolt welcomed City Council member Cory Grupa as the new Parks and Recreation
liaison.
11. Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Commissioner Fermoyle and seconded by Commissioner Varty to adjourn the
regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission at 7:40pm. Motion carried 4-0.
Minutes prepared by Dawn Larson.
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Dave Anderson, Chair
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
7.1
Meeting Date
February 12, 2025
Prepared By
Karen Wingard, Farmer's Market/Event Coordinator
Item Description
Free Grace Easter Event
Reviewed by
Jeff Shelby
Joe Stremcha
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the Free Grace United Easter Egg Hunt at Lion John Weicht Park on Saturday, April 12,
2025.
Background/Discussion
Karli Phelps will present a proposal on behalf of Free Grace United to hold the Free Grace United Easter Egg
Hunt at Lion John Weicht Park on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Financial Impact
None.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Help, not hinder citizen quality of life.
Attachments
None
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The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
7.2
Meeting Date
February 12, 2025
Prepared By
Jeff Shelby, Recreation Manager
Item Description
Athletic Fields Framework Plan
Reviewed by
Jeff Shelby
Joe Stremcha
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, the Athletic Fields Framework Plan to the City Council for adoption.
Background/Discussion
The Parks and Recreation Commission held a special work session on August 14, 2024 to discuss the Athletic
Fields Framework Plan. During the session, the commission asked for several adjustments to the plan. HKGi
incorporated those recommendations into the proposed framework plan. The Commission's discussion
history concerning this plan is included.
Financial Impact
Cost estimates are included in the plan.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportunity to live, work, and play. Responsibly grow. Responsible for every dollar - good stewards.
Attachments
1. Athletic Facilities Framework Plan History
2. FieldsFrameworkPlan_PRAC_20250207
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8-25-21 First discussion by Commission of having HKGi doing an Athletic Fields Demand Analysis and
Athletic Field Master Plan.
1-18-22 City Council approved the Athletic Field Utilization study.
2-9-22 The commission approved three commission members to serve on the athletic field utilization
committee.
3-9-22 Staff and subcommittee has first meeting with HKGi to start the study.
11-9-22 Parks and Recreation meeting went over the athletic fields study completed by HKGi.
1-11-23 Staff continued to work with HKGi on the final draft of the Athletic Field Analysis after receiving
feedback from the Commission in November.
2-8-23 Kevin Clarke from HKGi presented the Analysis and received feedback from the Commission in
hopes of bringing back another version for approval in March. The study was sent early to all the
commissioners for review before this meeting.
3-8-23 Kevin Clarke from HKGi presented the Elk River Athletic Fields Study Final Draft with the goal of
the commission approving and then appointing a subcommittee to work on the Athletic Facilities Master
Plan.
4-12-23 The Commission recommended staff for the subcommittee with the plan to have the draft
complete by fall 2023.
5-10-23 The Athletic Facilities Master Plan Project Schedule was presented to the commission. The goal
at this time was to have the first draft presented at the September 13th meeting and then presented to
City Council on October 2, 2023.
6-14-23 The Commission was given an update that following a June 5th City Council work session the
timeline changed with the plan to present to Council in December of 2023 for approval.
9-13-23 The Commission was updated that while working with HKGi on the master plan Hales Field was
added pushing the timeline for final presentation to January 2024. The advisory committee of Dave
Williams, Mike Brown, and Ryan Holmgren planned to meet in October.
12-13-23 Updates were given to the Commission that the subcommittee was still working on the plans
with HKGi and that the plans would be presented in early 2024.
2-14-24 The Commission was updated by staff that the city requested HKGi complete soil borings at the
PT Complex. The updated concepts were then slated to be brought to the March 13th Commission
meeting.
3-13-24 The Master plan was presented to the Commission. The consensus of the commission was to
move the plan to a future work session and not act at the meeting. Commissioners had concerns about
how close the fields were together, noise from the trains, and the cost of the projects.
4-10-24 Work Session to discuss the Athletic Facilities Master Plan. Major concerns by the
Commissioners were the order of the project, budget, parking lots, and layout of the fields at each
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location. There was also discussion about moving some fields to entirely new locations within the city.
There was no official recommendations or approval.
5-8-24 The Commission reviewed the draft of the Athletic Facilities Master Plan again. There were
changes made and more discussion about what was needed for a final version. The commissioners
asked for additional work sessions to review the plan again.
7-10-24 Commission meeting to discuss the Athletic Facilities Master Plan and review updates and
changes requested by the Commissioners at previous meetings such as scale bars to show distance, an
alternative Oak Knoll layout and 10-year CIP.
8-14-24 Special Work Session to discuss the Athletic Facilities Master Plan. HKGI presented detailed
concepts with the changes that had been previously requested. It was moved and voted on to change
the name of it to the Athletic Fields Framework Plan. There was lengthy discussion with the intent for
the plan to come back again to be voted on.
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ATHLETIC FIELDS
FRAMEWORK PLAN
City of Elk River, Minnesota
February 2025
ELK RIVER PARKS & RECREATIONPage 11 of 33
CONTENTS
WHAT IS A FRAMEWORK PLAN 1
ATHLETIC FIELDS STUDY FINDINGS 1
OVERVIEW OF CONCEPTS 2
OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC COMPLEX CONCEPT 3
DAVE ANDERSON ATHLETIC COMPLEX CONCEPT 4
PLANTS AND THINGS RECREATION COMPLEX CONCEPT 5-6
PROJECT PHASES AND ESTIMATES 7-8
Sources: US Census, Elk River Comprehensive Plan, ESRI
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WHAT IS A FRAMEWORK PLAN?
The Elk River Athletic Facilities Framework Plan includes an examination of the major outdoor fi eld
facilities in the City. Recent improvements at Lion John Weicht Park with 2 softball fi elds serve the high
school and to some extent the youth softball programs in Elk River, so this facility was included in fi eld
analysis, but is not expected to change and was not part of the design eff orts. This project looked at:
• Dave Anderson Athletic Complex
• Oak Knoll Athletic Complex (including school district property)
• Plants and Things Recreation Complex
(including an expansion area to the south of the built area)
The framework plan developed concepts for these facilities to a “schematic” level. Schematic design
allows for:
• Testing of ideas
• Assigning program
(how will the facility will be used?)
• Site fi t testing
(can the fi elds and related support facilities like parking fi t on the site?)
• Planning level cost estimating
(how much money do we need to allocate to realize this vision?)
Schematic design is early in the process, so what is built may ultimately shift somewhat from the
framework plan. There are still some variables that have not been resolved that could change what
can or should be done at the sites. In the case of this plan, this could include questions of property
ownership, larger than expected wetlands identifi ed by a future delineation, changing costs and/or
funding opportunities, changes to adjacent land uses, or unanticipated shifts in population growth.
What this plan allows the City to do is start moving forward with a funding strategy, knowing how much
these improvements will cost. It also helps the City plan for where to invest time, money, and resources
into existing facilities. For example, based on these designs, it would not be wise for the City to invest in
new buildings at DAAC, but it may make sense to continue investments to the baseball area at PTRC.
As the City gets closer to building out these facilities, additional design work will be needed to fi ne tune
layout adjustments and resolve some of the details.
GUIDANCE AND GOALS FOR THE FRAMEWORK PLAN
In order to develop the Framework Plan, goals were identifi ed and guidelines were provided. The goals
of this project included:
• Accommodate and identify locations for as many of the anticipated fi elds needed, based on the
2022 Athletic Fields Study
• Group alike facilities
-Give each sport a “home” facility
-Better facilitate tournaments
• Improve the quality of the facilities
• Improve facilities for maintenance and recreation programming
Additional guidance on what the Framework Plan should consider was also provided:
• Layout plans on existing City property (and some school district property at OKAC)
• The long term plans for adjacent land uses by DAAC are unclear and we may not always be able to
rely on the currently available parking. Reduce the level of intensive investment at this facility.
• The City has ownership of land south of the wetland complex at PTRC and this land is anticipated to
be a part of PTRC. Utilize this land for additional fi eld development. The boundaries of this land have
shifted since 2018 planning eff orts.
FINDINGS FROM THE
ATHLETIC FIELDS STUDY
In 2022, the City of Elk River completed a fi eld utilization
study. The City has been growing and user expectations
around fi elds have changed. The last major expansion
of fi eld space happened in 2005 with the expansion of
PTRC. At that time, the City was approximately 19,700
people. Since then the population has grown to 27,393
(ESRI). Growth is continuing, and at a more rapid pace
than anticipated.
The fi eld study looked at multiple variables when
developing recommendations for additions to the
system. These included:
• Population ratios relative to the last time fi elds were
added (2005)
• Comparisons (City only and including schools) with
other peer cities
• Participation trends in diff erent sports
• User Feedback
The study recommended the following additions:
• + 4 rectangle fi elds (football, soccer, lacrosse)
The framework plan adds 3 rectangle fi elds, and
increases fl exibility for programming
• + 3-4 60’ ballfi elds with 200-225’ fences
The framework plan adds 1 60’ baseball fi eld to the
system and 2 60’ softball fi elds
• + 1-2 75’ ballfi elds
The framework plan makes 1 90’ fi eld functional for 75’
and improves another for dedicated baseball
• + 1-2 90’ ballfi elds
The framework plan does not add any 90’ baseball
fi elds, but the addition of turf at Hales would increase
capacity and one practice fi eld was added at the HS
during renovations
As noted, the framework plan does not fully address all of
the demand, but does improve numbers and function.
ELK RIVER PARKS & RECREATIONATHLETIC FIELDS FRAMEWORK PLAN
City of Elk River, Minnesota1 Page 12 of 33
OVERVIEW OF CONCEPTS
OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC COMPLEX –
1 Full size baseball stadium, 1 dedicated fi eld for intermediate age baseball,
2 dedicated youth baseball fi elds
Oak Knoll will become a baseball specifi c complex where players of all
ages and abilities can interact and learn from each other. Hale’s Field
will be adjusted and improved. It is envisioned as a marquee, town ball
level stadium. If turfed, this would add capacity to the amount of use
the 90’ fi eld could take, as well as be an option for younger players (60’
and 75’ basepaths can be laid out on a larger turf fi eld). Youth fi elds will
be dedicated baseball fi elds with grass infi elds. There will also be an
intermediate baseball fi eld for 70/75’ basepaths that is appropriately sized
for this age group. Elk River will also be home to a miracle fi eld, closing a
regional gap between St. Cloud, Minnetonka, and Blaine.
DAVE ANDERSON ATHLETIC COMPLEX –
1 full sized rectangle fi eld, 2 revitalized softball fi elds
Plans for Dave Anderson Athletic Complex envision a shift away from the
aging softball complex to a more functional expansion of Orono Park.
Retaining two softball fi elds will help alleviate safety concerns with the
current pinwheel layout and seating down the foul lines. A large green
space can accommodate a full sized soccer fi eld, but will can also be
programmed with a multitude of smaller youth fi elds. It will also open
up improved operations for the City’s recreation programming, add
parking, and create a less “fenced in” feel to this side of the City’s park and
government campus.
PLANTS AND THINGS RECREATION COMPLEX –
5 new rectangle fi elds (Football, Lacrosse, Soccer), 4 youth sized softball
fi elds, retain current diamonds (2 full size, 4 fl ex BB/SB)
Plants and Things Recreation Complex will grow, while enhancing its role
as a key destination for youth athletics in Elk River and beyond. 5 rectangle
fi elds with new support facilities will better accommodate football,
lacrosse, and soccer games and tournaments. The layout of 4 new softball
fi elds creates a “right size” set of fi elds for youth fastpitch softball instead
of oversized fi elds designed for adult, slow pitch. The baseball fi elds in
the northwest remain, but are enhanced through site improvements for
support facilities. This layout also better facilitates tournament play, allowing
for 5 full sized soccer/football/lacrosse fi elds or many younger fi elds to be
active at the same time. Likewise, the facility could now host a little league
baseball or softball tournament with 8 fi elds going at once.
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TOURNAMENT CAPACITY
One benefi t to the Framework Plan is an increase in tournament
capacity at most facilities. The table below considers the number of
fi elds at any one location that could host tournaments for diff erent
sports.
TIMING (SEE PAGES 7-8)
There should be minor investment in safety netting at DAAC. The
timeline on removal of these fi elds is far enough out that investment in
netting would be justifi ed.
1 - Three Rectangle fi elds at PTRC
(Allows for removal of existing PTRC and OKAC fi elds)
2 - Hale’s Field at OKAC
(Can shift depending on School District and City timing)
3 - Softball Fields at PTRC
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4 - Baseball Complex at OKAC
(Keep DAAC fi elds for baseball capacity while under construction)
5 - Upgrades to Baseball area and two rectanglie fi elds at PTRC
6 - Removal of Softball Fields at DAAC
NEXT STEPS
The next steps to continue this project will include:
• Wetland delineation – needs to be within 5 years of planned
improvements
• Final design
• Secure Funding
• Joint Powers Funding and Use Agreement with the School District
• Construction Documentation, Bidding, and Construction
• Ongoing Maintenance
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Youth Baseball (60’)48DAAC or PTRC today, PTRC Proposed
Intermediate Baseball (75’)45DAAC or PTRC today, PTRC Proposed
Full Sized Baseball (90’)22PTAC for both, ISD adds capacity if OKAC
Fast Pitch Softball 48DAAC or PTRC today, PTRC Proposed
Slow Pitch Softball 44DAAC or PTRC today, PTRC Proposed
Rectangle Fields (FB/Lacrosse/Soccer)25OKAC today, PTRC Proposed
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OAK KNOLL ATHLETIC COMPLEX
» Anticipates the removal/relocation of Ivan Sand
and the Education Technology Center
» Reconfi gures access to Proctor Road and School
Street, and creates a connection between the
two entries
» New, re-oriented full size (90’ basepath)
ballfi eld with grandstand seating
» Adds miracle fi eld and inclusive playground
» Plaza to support the premier fi eld, inclusive play
area, and miracle fi eld
» Creation of two dedicated youth (60’ basepath)
baseball fi elds with grass infi elds
» Creation of a dedicated intermediate (70-80’
basepaths) baseball fi eld with grass infi eld
» Centralized, elevated plaza with shelter to
support the youth and intermediate fi eld
» New parking to support expanded ballfi eld
program
FINAL FIELD ALIGNMENT FINAL FIELD ALIGNMENT
TBD ON ELECTRIC LINESTBD ON ELECTRIC LINES
» Sound wall to mitigate train noise
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DAVE ANDERSON
ATHLETIC COMPLEX
» Removes 2 softball fi elds and replaces them
with open fi eld space that can accommodate up
to a full sized rectangle fi eld or multiple youth
sized fi elds
» Improves safety considerations by reducing the
number of softball fi elds and having play occur
behind spectators
» Installation of drain tile in the outfi elds to reduce
fl ooding/ponding that is occurring today
» Addition of a centralized plaza and shelter to
support recreational fi eld use
» Creation of new parking to support fi eld
programming, as well as Orono Park
» Retains fl exibility for potential long term change
with adjacent land uses
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PLANTS AND THINGS
RECREATION COMPLEX
» Creates showcase opportunities for Plants and
Things at plaza areas in each of the three areas
» Relocates softball from DAAC and creates a 4
fi eld dedicated complex with youth sized fi elds
» Softball tournaments could incorporate the
existing pinwheel for an 8 fi eld schedule
» Parking to accommodate extensive fi eld use
» Creates a new rectangle fi eld destination that
can accommodate football, lacrosse, and soccer
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layouts
» Each sport area would have concessions/
restroom/storm shelter
» Existing ballfi elds would have parking paved
» The smaller 90’ fi eld would have infi eld grass
pulled back to accommodate intermediate play
» New trails incorporated into the park
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Premier Field includes turf option: $3,125,000
Trails and plazas: $365,000
Other costs: $525,000
Soft Costs: $610,000
20% Contingency: $925,000
Softball Area Project Cost: $8,785,000
Fields: $1,750,000
Parking and Roads: $1,660,000
Trails and Plazas: $1,265,000
Other Costs: $1,440,000
Soft Costs: $915,000
25% Contingency: $1,755,000
Rectangle Fields Phase 1 Project Cost: $10,455,000
Fields: $1,165,000
Parking and Roads: $2,850,000
Trails and Plazas: $1,245,000
Other Costs: $2,015,000
Soft Costs: $1,090,000
25% Contingency: $2,090,000
PROJECT PHASES AND ESTIMATES
These pages outline the anticipated phases discussed on page 2. All costs are planning level to help the City budget based on observed contractor pricing on similar projects.
Additional design will further refi ne the costs. Costs may change based on infl ation, labor & material costs, permitting, timing, and other factors. Costs refl ect current (2025)
pricing and may shift in the future.
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Project Cost: $13,385,000
Miracle Field and playground: $1,070,000
Other fi elds: $1,410,000
Parking and roads: $3,800,000
Trails and plazas: $845,000
Other costs (including sound wall allowance): $2,560,000
Soft Costs: $1,450,000
20% Contingency: $2,250,000
Northwest Area Project Cost: $3,800,000
Parking and Roads: $1,650,000
Trails and Plazas: $1,030,000
Other Costs: $325,000
Soft Costs: $300,000
15% Contingency: $495,000
Rectangle Fields Phase 2 Project Cost: $5,095,000
Fields: $775,000
Parking and Roads: $1,095,000
Trails and Plazas: $830,000
Other Costs: $845,000
Soft Costs: $530,000
25% Contingency: $1,020,000
Project Cost: $1,985,000
Parking and Roads: $760,000
Plaza and Trails: $645,000
Other: $235,000
Soft Costs: $165,000
10% Contingency: $180,000
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ELK RIVER PARKS & RECREATIONATHLETIC FIELDS FRAMEWORK PLAN
City of Elk River, Minnesota8 Page 19 of 33
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
Parks and Recreation Commission
Item Number
7.3
Meeting Date
February 12, 2025
Prepared By
Jeff Shelby, Recreation Manager
Item Description
Specht Family Farm Residential Development Park
Dedication
Reviewed by
Jeff Shelby
Joe Stremcha
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, park dedication for the Specht Family Farm Residential Development be paid in cash,
land, or a combination thereof, at the applicable rate at the time of recording.
Background/Discussion
At the January 8 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting, Capstone Homes presented their vision
for the Specht property, including their park dedication proposal. The commission was invited to walk the
property to gain a better sense of the land being discussed. The site is approximately 250 acres in size and the
development proposal includes 533 new single-family parcels. Plans identify approximately 42 acres of park
and open space, including a trail running from north to south, with a large segment along the river. The
consideration and recommendation of the proposed land for park dedication should be informed by city
ordinance, city standards, land use guidelines, as well as historical precedent.
In the past, the Parks and Recreation Commission has largely not recommended wetlands or land in a
floodplain as acceptable for park dedication credit. It should be noted that a significant portion of the land
proposed here for park dedication credit contains wetlands and does fall within the floodplain.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Responsible for every dollar - good stewards. Support the growth and development of the
community.Opportunity to live, work, and play.
Attachments
1. Specht Property V2
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Specht Property Park
Dedication Proposal
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Proposed Park Dedication Areas:
Total Lower Park Dedication Area: ±28.07 acres (±16.59 acres upland)
Total Greenway Park Dedication Area: ±14.51 acres (±9.86 acres upland)
Park Dedication Calculations:
City of Elk River:
Calculation: 0.0846 x 533 units = 45.01 acres
Percentage of Net Residential Area: 45.01 acres / 216.08 acres = 20.8%
Capstone:
Total Park Dedication Area: 42.58 acres
Percentage of Net Residential Area: 42.58 acres / 216.08 acres = 19.7%
Upland Park Dedication Area: 26.45 acres
Percentage of Net Residential Area: 26.45 acres / 216.08 acres = 12.2%
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14.51 ac in greenway corridor
This does include several infiltration collection areas
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28.07 ac in this low land area
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Additional Information
The commission may consider a combination of
land and cash to satisfy the park dedication
requirement
The city’s current calculation for park dedication for
this proposed development is 45.01 total acres
The current fee for park dedication is $3,065.73 per
dwelling unit for a low-density development
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Memorandum
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Jeff Shelby, Parks and Recreation Manager
Date: February 12, 2025
Subject: Parks and Recreation Staff Report
This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic planning, staff
changes/developments, and park operations.
Events Registration
Registration is open for community garden plots. The plots will each cost $30.
Winter Walks
Great participation this season. It is always great to hear from people who are visiting the park or winter walk trails
for the first time.
Senior Activity Center
As of 2/3/25, we currently have 425 members. Our January attendance averaged 80 people attending per day. Last
January we were averaging 68 people attending per day. On February 6 staff from the Senior Center will attend the
Farmers Market to promote the Senior Center and sell memberships.
Staff received concerns from some members, and we are currently working through the issues we are able to
address. We’ll be changing both bathrooms in the center to be unisex rather than gender specific, so that there is
more restroom availability to the users. There were also concerns about parking and signage and staff will continue
to explore ways to improve those things for the members.
Winter Sports
Ice Rinks: Handke was able to maintain skateable ice during the warm weather we recently had with no disruptions
to the warming house being open. The Spectrum rink and warming house were closed during the warm weather but
re-opened on February 4. Park staff will continue to flood and maintain as long as we have cold weather. We will
share participation numbers during staffed hours at the March meeting.
Adult Leagues- Women's volleyball, co-ed volleyball and men’s basketball league are full and there are several teams
on the waiting list. Adult summer softball registration is now open, and we anticipate the season to start around
April 22.
Youth Leagues- The Breakaway Hockey League registration is open for another week before we create teams and a
final schedule.
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Rivers Edge
Pictures of the completed seating are included in the packet.
Elk Riverfest
Jeff and Karen met with Katie Harstad, Community Event Center Manager at the FT Center, to coordinate the
partnership between Parks and Recreation and the FT Center for this year’s event. The FT Center will be providing
the alcohol this year at Elk Riverfest, as we move away from the Sips concept and work to build something more
like a beer garden for the evening portion of the event.
Camp Cozy Addition
A letter with an offer to purchase went out to the property owner the last week of January. We will keep you
updated as we move through the process.
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