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Home My WebLink About2011 02-15 PRA AGENDA i Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Community Room #221- Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 1. Call to Order 7: 00 p. m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- January 18, 2011 5. City Council Liaison Report 6 New Business - Shingle Creek Restoration Project- Overview - Increased Number of Requests for Adult Park Usage Permits- Discussion 7. Old Business - Tobacco Free Youth Recreation- Review Model Policy - 2011 Earth Fest Discuss Options for Participation 8. Other 9. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda. (March 15, 2011) 10. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 18, 2011 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. i ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Lee, Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Starling were present. Also present was City Council liaison Dan Ryan, Brittany McFadden and Emily Anderson from the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Program, Brooklyn Center High School students Stacy Osagiede and Jocelyn Kocidou, resident Allan Hancock and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sorenson asked if the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation item and the 2011 Earth Fest presentation could be moved up on the agenda, as we had guests at the meeting for each item. By consensus, the agenda was approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 16, 2010, December 14, 2010 There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick, to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2010 Park & Recreation Commission meeting as presented. Commissioners Sorenson, Ebert, Lee, Russell, Shinnick and Starling voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Peterson abstained. There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2010 Park & Recreation Commission meeting as presented. The motion passed unanimously. TOBACCO FREE YOUTH RECREATION CARS Director Glasoe indicated that this item was placed on the agenda as a continuation of the discussion related to a non - smoking policy for parks. Mr. Glasoe noted there were a number of people in attendance who wanted to speak to the issue. CARS Director Glasoe introduced Brittany McFadden from the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Program. Ms. McFadden shared some letters of support and then introduced Emily Anderson, also from the Tobacco Free Youth Recreation Program. Ms. Anderson presented a letter from Keith Lester, Superintendent of the Brooklyn Center School District, supporting the smoke free initiative. Ms. Anderson also provided the Commission with a copy of the Brooklyn Center School District's smoke -free policy. Brooklyn Center High School students Stacy Osagiede and Jocelyn Kocidou, along with Brooklyn Center resident Allan Hancock also spoke in support of a no smoking in parks policy. After the presentations, Chair Sorenson asked the Commissioners about their feelings related to limiting tobacco use in the parks. I Commissioners Russell and Shinnick indicated they were in favor of no smoking in the parks, with some exceptions. Commissioners Peterson, Starling and Lee indicated support of a non- smoking policy. Commissioner Ebert indicated she favors "free choice' and would not favor restricting use. Chair Sorenson noted that he had issues with a policy that could not be enforced. CARS Director Glasoe reported that he had received examples of no smoking policies from other communities that ranged from completely banning smoking in the parks, to only banning it in certain areas. Mr. Glasoe noted that these were the "gold, silver and bronze" options discussed at the November meeting. After considerable discussion, there was a motion by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Starling to direct staff to draft a policy that prohibits smoking in parks and open spaces, with exemptions identified by staff, or the Commission. Commissioners Lee, Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Starling voted in favor of the motion. Chair Sorenson and Commissioner Ebert voted against. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he would have some examples available for the February meeting. Diane Sannes and Jill Dalton arrived to the nzeeting at 7:25 2011 EARTH FEST Diane Sannes and Jill Dalton presented their plans for the 2 'd Annual Earth Fest event, scheduled for Saturday, April 16"' from 1:00 -4:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Center High School. Ms. Sannes noted that last year's event included over 60 booths, with attendance estimates of over 400 people. Ms. Sannes added participation would match up with City Council Goal #6, which relates to green initiatives. Jill Dalton reported that their group had received a $5,000 grant that will assist in bringing in more partner groups. After some discussion, Commission consensus was to add this item to the February agenda to further discuss how the Commission might be involved. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported that he had been appointed as liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission and shared a little about his background. Councilmember Ryan reported the City Council had passed a resolution supporting the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Sorenson opened nominations for Commission Chair. Commissioner Shinnick nominated Commissioner Sorenson. Commissioner Russell seconded the nomination. The motion was unanimously passed. Chair Sorenson named Tom Shinnick as Vice - Chair. HENNEPIN COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS GRANT- Update CARS Director Glasoe reported that the City had been informed that its joint application with the Brooklyn Center School District for additional gymnasium space at the High School had been approved. Mr. Glasoe noted the grant amount was for $304,000 and that planning would begin soon, with construction beginning later this year. 2011 AGENDA ITEMS CARS Director Glasoe indicated that, as always, staff would continue to identify and place on the meeting agendas, items that need to be considered by the Commission. Mr. Glasoe added that he wanted to open up the agendas for items the Commissioners would like to discuss. Chair Sorenson asked that Commissioners forward agenda items throughout the year. Commissioner Peterson indicated that he would like two parks visits planned as part of this year's parks tour planning and also noted he had an issue related to tree removal as part of the Neighborhood Street Reconstruction program. Commissioner Peterson added that he did not know if this issue was directly related to the Commission, but thought it worthy of discussion. Commissioner Peterson passed out information related to the benefits of having an urban forest. Councilmember Ryan noted the City Council had a "tree policy" and noted its intent was to preserve as many trees a possible. CARS Director Glasoe noted that, from his understating, only boulevard trees were impacted during the street reconstruction and that each tree is evaluated to determine whether it can be preserved. There was Commission conversation regarding the issue, but no consensus on placing it on a future agenda. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for February 15, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room #221 of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. i i ? t shingle Creek Restoration Project — Brooklyn Center I-S z f3- 4 E Chris Meehan — Wenck Associates, Inc. December 16, 2010 Presentation Outline ■ Why are we here? ■ What is proposed to be done? ■ When is it proposed to be completed? ■ How can I comment? i E E [ t i E E E E 1 t . as Area of Interest f �* x Why are we here? ■ Shingle Creek Impairments — Chloride, Dissolved Oxygen, Biota ■ Studies addressing this reach — Shingle Creek Corridor study (2004) — Daylighting Shingle Creek: Framework Plan (2008) — Shingle Creek D0, Biota TMDL (2010 — in review) 2 t Site Characteristics ti T r_f ` a q, i y fi- I Project Objective ■ Improve habitat ■ Create aesthetically pleasing focal point ■ Create educational tool E ■ Increase DO levels ■ Sustainable design E ■Tie -in future Regional Trail 3 What is proposed to be done? ■ Establish stabilizing vegetation and limit I potential for erosion (live stakes) ■ Improve stormwater runoff treatment (improve quality of buffers to stream) ■ Improve habitat in the stream (root wads, riffles and brush bundles) ■ Implement stormwater re-use project ■ Create living classroom for area residents Live Stakes Live Stakes e. Live, woody cuttings which are tamped xf into the soil to root, grow and create a '�� living root mat that stabilizes the soil by reinforcing and binding soil particles together, and by extracting excess soil moisture. 4 Y. April I a ti Live- stakes - - - - - -- {{ k September ... #" t f Boulder Toe To�rtier5trCam ,all, i F fioufilei n i I 5 t E € $treambank Vegetation J ■ Intercept flow v ' ro ■ L n 9 roots r anchor stream bank pIM� �- fr _ 4a` E E � � 3 �- Upland Buffer Forbs Mesic to Dry Conditions i 6 Anise H Upland Buffer Forbs � 1a Moist to Wet Conditions a ^ � " ? ,. *p t 5 FIELDSTONE PACKED INTO CHANNEL BED AND BANKS I BANK FULL ELEVATION Tap of Center g» Stone ` 6 " -92" Depth aF Center of Riffle 7 Root Wads , r R(x)r WAD SEC( [ON -NIN I stormwater Re - use � y 8 n sai aoe:rt+eewee TECH J Education" � ■ Leverage Shingle Creek Regional Trail — Working with Three Rivers Park to create lookouts ■ Great River Greening will hosting public education sessions — Sessions will require volunteers to help with plantings E E f , E , E Schedule ■ Design — December 2010 ■ Advertisement for Bids — January 201 ■ Construction (Excavation rock placement) — Winter 2011 ■ Plantings and Residential seminars — Spring 2011 ■ Substantial Completion — Summer 2011 9 i E Funding 1 Cost Construction $381,668.00 i Contingency (15 %) $57,250.00 Engineering /Admin $71,082.00 Total Estimated Cost $510,000.00 t Funding Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission $127,500.00 Clean Water Legacy Grant $105,237.00 Hennepin County $23,000.00 City of Brooklyn Center $254,263.00; To tal Esti F undi ng = $510 E E How you can comment ■ Plans are posted around the room ■ Use Post -it pads to note where you have questions ■ Ask Wenck or City Staff i t b 10 p i Questions? ■ Bruce Johnson City of Brooklyn Center tel. 763- 569 -3332 email: biohnson ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us I ■ Chris Meehan, P.E. — Wenck Associates, Inc. i tel. 763 - 479 -4244 E email: cmeehan @wenck.com F 11 1 d AWN COON ........... r'^ MINNESOTA �r � r i COON RAPIDS PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT Coon Rapids Parhs and Recreation Tobacco -Free Policy POLICY STATEMENT The City of Coon Rapids is committed to the quality of life for all residents, therefore, we believe that: 1. Tobacco product use in the proximity of children, youth and adults engaging in or watching recreational activities is unhealthy and detrimental to the health of others. 2. Tobacco products once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus posing a risk of ingestion to toddlers and causing a litter problem. 3. As parents, leaders, coaches, and officials we are thought of as role models, and the use of tobacco products around youth has a negative effect on their lifestyle choices. TOBACCO —FREE FACILITIES The City of Coon Rapids does not allow the use of tobacco products on City -owned parkland, park facilities, open space or joint city /school district properties, except at Bunker Hills Golf Course and within the confines of a vehicle in a designated parking area. COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco -Free park policy is through voluntary compliance: 1. Appropriate City -owned parkland, park facilities, open space or joint City /school district properties will be signed. 2. City of Coon Rapids staff will meet with activity organizations and /or leaders or coaches to discuss the policy and to distribute flyers with the "Tobacco Free" regulations. 3. City of Coon Rapids staff will make periodic observations of activity sites to monitor compliance. Policy Adoption Date: 2/17/04 City of Maplewood Parks & Recreation Tobacco -Free Park Policy Subject: Prohibition of tobacco use in the City of Maplewood's park system. Purpose: In order to protect the health and welfare of our citizens and park visitors, the Maplewood Parks & Recreation Department prohibits the use of tobacco products on city -owned parkland,. park facilities and open space. Policy statement: The City of Maplewood prohibits the use of any tobacco product on all city -owned parkland, park facilities, open space or joint city /school district properties including picnic grounds, walking /biking paths and restroom areas. The parks prohibiting tobacco use include the following: Maplewood Community Center Nature Center & trails Neighborhood preserves Afton Heights Applewood Crestview Edgerton Flicek Four seasons Geranium Gethsemane Gloster Goodrich Harvest Hazelwood Hillside Wakefield Joy Park Kenwood Kohlman Lions Lookout Mailand Timber Maplecrest Maplewood Heights Nebraska Piaycrest Pleasantview Robinhood Roselawn Sherwood Sterling Oaks Sunset Ridge Vista hills Western Hills The following exemption applies: Designated patio areas (1 for employees & 1 for guests) at the Maplewood Community Center In creating a tobacco -free environment in city parks, the city policy states: Tobacco product use in the proximity of youth and adults engaging in or watching . recreational activities is unhealthy and detrimental to the health of others. • Tobacco products once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus posing a risk of ingestion to toddlers and pets and causing a litter problem. • Parents, leaders, coaches and officials are thought to be role models and the use of tobacco products has a negative effect on youth lifestyle choices. Implementation: Enforcing the Tobacco -Free Park Policy in Maplewood will be through voluntary compliance. 1. Signs will be posted at all city -owned parks, recreation facilities and open spaces; posted signs will remind community members of the Tobacco -Free Policy. 2. Athletic associations that utilize city -owned facilities must commit to enforcing this policy. 3. North High students and /or city staff will make periodic observations of recreation facilities and parklands to monitor for compliance. Effective date: This policy is effective immediately upon date of adoption, January 24, 2005. Tobacco -Free Park Policy city of Mounds View Parks and Recreation and Forestry Subject: Prohibition of tobacco use in the City of Mounds View's park system. Purpose: To create a safe environment for community members who use Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry facilities. Policy Statement: The City Mounds View prohibits the use of any tobacco product on all City -owned park land, park facilities, and open spaces, including picnic grounds, walking /biking paths, and restrooms areas. The park areas prohibiting tobacco use would include the following: Silver View Park City Hall Park Groveland Park Hillview Park Greenfield Park Woodcrest Park Oakwood Park Lakeside Park Random Park Lambert Park Mounds View Community Center Exceptions: The following are exceptions to this policy. 1. Designated smoking areas at the Community Center 2. Confines of a vehicle parked in a designated parking area or adjacent to a public street. Implementation: Enforcing the Tobacco -Free Park Policy in Mounds View will be through voluntary compliance. 1. TFYR (Tobacco Free Youth Recreation) will provide 100 12" x 18" metal blue and white metal signs to be posted at all City -owned parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces. Posted signs will remind community members of the Tobacco -Free Park Policy. 2. Athletic associations that utilize City -owned facilities must commit to enforcing this policy. 3. Mounds View School District students, community members and /or City staff will make periodic observations of recreation facilities and parkland to monitor for compliance. 4. A community awareness program will be implemented to assist in the education and enforcement of this policy. Effective date: This policy staterrJent is effec ' immediately upon the date of adoption. ity Administrator Date city or �ROOL�N CLENTKR City of Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and Services SUBJECT City of Brooklyn Center, Parks and Open Spaces Tobacco -Free Policy POLICY STATEMENT i The City of Brooklyn Center is committed to the quality of life for all residents, therefore, we believe that: 1. Tobacco product use in the proximity of children, youth and adults engaging in or watching recreational activities is unhealthy and detrimental to the health of others. 2. Tobacco products once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus posing a {; risk of ingestion to toddlers and causing a litter problem. 3. As parents, leaders, coaches, and officials we are thought of as role models, and the use of tobacco products around youth has a negative effect on their lifestyle choices. TOBACCO —FREE FACILITIES The City of Brooklyn Center does not allow the use of tobacco products on City -owned parkland, park facilities, open space or joint city /school district properties, with the following exceptions: • Centerbrook Golf Course • Annual Dudley Softball Tournament • Within the confines of a vehicle in a designated parking area • COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES i The emphasis on enforcing the Tobacco -Free park policy is through voluntary compliance: 1. Appropriate City -owned parkland, park facilities, open space or joint City /school district properties will be signed. 2. City of Brooklyn Center staff will meet with activity organizations and /or leaders or coaches to discuss the policy and to distribute flyers with the "Tobacco Free" regulations. 3. City of Brooklyn Center staff will make periodic observations of activity sites to monitor compliance. Policy Adoption Date: