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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 09-18 PRA AGENDA Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Community Room #221- Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway III 1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call I 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes-June 19, 2012 5. City Council Liaison Report 6. New Business - 2013-2027 Capital Improvements Program-Parks Improvements- - Happy Hollow Park-Playground Equipment - Hennepin Youth Sports Grant Application- Centennial Soccer Fields - Fall Adopt-A-Park Clean up-Establish Date/Time - Park Monitoring-Assign Parks 7. Old Business - Neighborhood Designations- Riverdale Park Turf Issues-Street Reconstruction Staging Areas 8. Other 9. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda. (October 16, 2012) 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 JUNE 19, 2012 EAST PALMER PARK CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Lee,Peterson, Russell and Shinnick were present. Also present were City Council liaison Carol Kleven and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—May 15, 2012, May 22,2012 Commissioner Peterson noted that he was present at the May 151t'meeting, but was not included as such in the Roll Call. Chair Sorenson also noted that, under Set Next Meeting Date, the 6:15 p.m. Parks Tour should have been listed first. There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Russell to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2012, Park& Recreation Commission as amended. The motion was passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the May 22, 2012, Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion was passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Kleven provided the Commission with updates from the June 11, 2012, City Council meeting including; Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Study, changes to the Shingle Creek Crossing development, the June 25 t hearing regarding the Maranatha Project and the Charter Commission's recommendation regarding Eminent Domain. TURF ISSUES- STREET RECONSTRUCTION STAGING AREAS Chair Sorenson noted that turf in the areas that have been previously used as staging areas for the street reconstruction projects was not as healthy and consistent as before the neighborhood street reconstruction projects. Marlin Park, Lions Park Willow Lane Park and East Palmer Park were noted as examples. After some discussion, the Commission asked that CARS Director Glasoe send a letter to the Public Works Department asking that they consider enhancing the future project specifications, as it relates to reestablishment of turf in the staging areas. WILLOW LANE PARK- BASKETBALL HOOPS Chair Sorenson reported that he had recently learned the Osseo School District was taking down the basketball hoops at the Willow Lane Early Childhood Education building, to allow for work to their parking lots. Chair Sorenson noted this removal would leave only one hoop in a park, that once contained two full courts and the school hoops. Chair Sorenson noted the basketball hoops had been reduced as a result of complaints from neighboring property owners regarding noise, littering and other inappropriate activities. CARS Director Glasoe reported he had been contacted by residents who were having issues with soccer playing in the park, but that he had received no complaints regarding basketball. After some discussion, Commissioners asked that Commissioners along with the Police Park Patrol assist in monitoring basketball activity at the park over the summer. TOBACCO FREE SIGNS Chair Sorenson noted the new park rules signs were being placed in the parks and the "No Smoking" signs were placed below these signs. Chair Sorenson noted this placement was not necessarily consistent with the policy recommended by the Commission and adopted by the City Council. Chair Sorenson also noted that some of the park rules signs still had the wrong information regarding hours and asked that Commissioners review all sign placements as they visit the parks over the summer and noted this item be revisited in the fall. PARK IMPROVEMENTS-UPDATE CARS Director Glasoe reported the new shelter building at West Palmer Park was complete, except for some landscaping. Mr. Glasoe continued that the shelter building at Northport Park had been removed and the basketball court and hoop at East Palmer Park completed. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for September 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick, to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Park and Trail Improvements Baseball Backstop Replacements Proposed construction includes replacement of the baseball backstop fences at Central Park, Freeway Park and Willow Lane Park. Centennial Park Youth Soccer Field Improvements Proposed construction includes converting a general use area to an improved youth soccer field. Amenities include irrigation,permanent nets, bleachers and other miscellaneous site improvements. Centennial Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Proposed construction includes the removal of two existing tennis courts and resurfacing of the two remaining two tennis courts within Central Park. Willow Lane Park Trail Reconstruction Proposed construction includes replacement of the trail system within Willow Lane Park. An eight foot wide trail section is proposed. Baseball Fence Replacement Proposed construction includes replacement of the line fences at Central Park and East Palmer Lake Park and the replacement of the line and outfield fences at Northport Park. Freeway Park Trail Replacement Proposed construction includes replacement of the trail system within Freeway Park. An eight foot wide trail section is proposed. Lions Park Trail Replacement Proposed construction includes replacement of the trail system within Lions Park. Parallel biking and walking trails would be removed and replaced with a single ten foot wide trail section. Brooklyn Boulevard City Entrance Signs Proposed improvements include painting the existing City entrance signs and cedar fences surrounding the signs located along Brooklyn Boulevard at the Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park borders. 69"'Avenue Greenway& Cahlander Park Fence Rehabilitation Proposed construction includes refinishing the wood fence along the north side of the 69"' Avenue greenway between Brooklyn Boulevard and Palmer Lake Drive and the privacy fence on the west side of Cahlander Park. i Northport Park Building Proposed construction activities include the replacement of the existing shelter building. The new structure is scheduled to include picnic facilities, one unisex restroom and a small utility area. The new shelter will be consistent with the park building constructed in Kylawn Park in 2007/2008. West River Road Trail Improvements Proposed construction includes replacement of the bituminous trail along West River Road from 73`a Avenue to 66"'Avenue. A ten foot wide trail section is proposed. Evergreen Park Trail Improvements Proposed construction includes replacement of the bituminous trail within Evergreen Park. Replacement of the trail along 70"'Avenue is not part of the project. An eight foot wide trail section is proposed. I I Project Summaries a g e 148 2013-2027 Capital Improvement Program i Centennial Park East Trail Improvements Proposed construction includes replacement of the bituminous trail system within the eastern portion of Central Park. The trail segment proposed for replacement is between Interstate 94 and the south City Hall parking lot, east of Shingle Creek. A ten foot wide trail section is proposed along the main trail corridor and an eight foot wide trail section is proposed for the adjacent pedestrian trails. Play Ground Equipment Replacement Proposed replacement includes replacing park play ground equipment over a three year period. A total of 20 parks located within Brooklyn Center contain 21 separate playground equipment areas, 18 that are maintained by the City and three that are maintained by the adjacent schools. Six playgrounds are scheduled for replacement each year over the three year period. An assessment of the play ground equipment will need to be completed to determine replacement priority. Palmer Lake Trail Mill and Overlay Proposed construction includes resurfacing of the existing trail system extending around Palmer Lake. This trail was last reconstructed in 2005 with an expected maximum service life of 15 to 20 years due to the soil stability issues within the park area. Hockey Rink Rehabilitation and Replacements Proposed rehabilitation includes resurfacing of five existing rinks with other miscellaneous rink repairs. An assessment of the rink appurtenances will need to be completed to determine replacement priority. The rink located at Northport Park will be further evaluated with the Northport Park improvements and master planning being conducted in connection with the Northport School rehabilitation. Irrigation Systems Rehabilitation and Replacements The City's Irrigation systems are located as follows: Evergreen Park, Centennial Park, Northport Park, Grandview Park, 69t" Avenue, Public Works Garage Facility, West Fire Station, Shingle Creek Parkway, 53d Avenue (Belview area), Xerxes Avenue, Bass Lake Road and County Road 57. The proposed rehabilitation estimate includes rehabilitation of the Evergreen Park and the 69`x' Avenue systems, which were installed in 1986 and 1989,respectively. Centennial Park Softball Field Re-grading Improvements The Centennial Park softball fields experience settlement due to the underlying organic soils. Over the years, settlement has occurred approximately one foot. This is evident in the fact that the light base foundations within the ball field areas have generally held their original elevations and are higher than the surrounding ground. Due to the proximity to Shingle Creek and the low lying areas,this settlement causes increased flooding and drainage issues. The proposed plan includes raising the ball fields one to two feet and replacement of any necessary appurtenances including irrigation systems, draintile, fences and bituminous/concrete trails and other paved areas. Miscellaneous Tennis Court Resurfacing Proposed construction includes the removal of the existing tennis courts and resurfacing of the remaining tennis courts at Evergreen Park, West Palmer Lake Park,Northport Park,Grandview Park and Centennial Park. Softball/Baseball Fence Replacement Proposed construction includes replacement of the line and outfield fences at West Palmer Lake Park. 69"'Avenue Trail Reconstruction Proposed construction includes replacement of the trail system along 69`x'Avenue from Brooklyn Boulevard to West Palmer Lake Drive. A nine foot wide trail section is proposed. Evergreen Park Score Board Replacement Project Summaries P a g e 149 2013-2027 Capital Improvement Program Proposed construction includes installing new score boards at the two softball fields and one baseball field at Evergreen Park. 69`x'Avenue Landscape Rehabilitation Proposed construction would include irrigation updates and replacing the landscaping plantings and sod along 69`x'Avenue from Brooklyn Boulevard to West Palmer Lake Dr. Miscellaneous Projects and Improvements Highway 100 Bridge at CR10/CR57 Improvements The existing roadway bridge is owned and maintained by the State. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has programmed this bridge deck to be replaced in 2013. The existing bridge deck consists of approximately 5-foot sidewalks on each side. The sidewalk on the south side of the bridge is proposed to be widened to approximately 12-feet as part of the joint trail extension project from Shingle Creek Parkway to the Mississippi River trail. The City is working with Mn/DOT, Hennepin County and the Three Rivers Park District to implement this reconfiguration of the roadway and pedestrian lane usage on the available proposed deck width. The majority of the funding for the bridge deck replacement is proposed to come from Mn/DOT. Their amount includes an amount to replace the existing bridge deck under its current configuration. The changes to obtain a trail on the south side of the bridge is proposed to be shared by the Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park District and the City. Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Reconstruction/Complete Street Improvements Brooklyn Boulevard from I-94 to the southerly City limits (491h Avenue) is a Hennepin County roadway j (County Road 152) under their jurisdiction. The County has a portion of Brooklyn Boulevard from I-94 to Highway 100 planned for reconstruction in 2016. Currently the City is undertaking a corridor study for this section of roadway within the City of Brooklyn Center to evaluate necessary improvements including roadway, trail, streetscaping, intersection, access, development and transit improvements. This study will be used to create a vision, develop a preferred alternative layout, identify costs for the improvements, and develop funding strategies for the improvements. The funding partnership and proportions are to be determined in the future but are anticipated to include federal funding, Hennepin county funding, Three Rivers Park District Funding and City funding. Highway 100 Bridge at CR152 (Brooklyn Boulevard)Improvements The existing roadway bridge is owned and maintained by the State. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has programmed this bridge deck to be replaced in 2016. The existing bridge deck consists of approximately 8-foot sidewalks on each side. The City is working with Mn/DOT, Hennepin County and the Three Rivers Park District to implement this reconfiguration of the roadway and pedestrian lane usage on the available proposed deck width. The majority of the funding for the bridge deck replacement is proposed to come from Mn/DOT. Their amount includes an amount to replace the existing bridge deck under its current configuration. Participation by the City will include certain aesthetic elements of the bridge. Project Summaries P a g e 150 2013-2027 Capital Improvement Program Table 2 Capital Improvement Program 12013-2027) DRAFT June 26,2012 Special Street MSA Storm Drainage Sanitary Sewer Water Street Light Capital Projects Other To Be Total Project Project Assessments Reconst.Fund Fund Utility Utility Utility Utility Fund Funding Sources Determined Cost 2013 Baseball BackstoR Replacements $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $28,000 $0 $0 $28,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2013 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,633,000 $1,633,000 K lawn Park Area Improvements $1,380,000 $1,330,.ODO $360,000 $1,060,000 $1,330,000 $1,420,000 $110,000 $0 $0 $0 $6.990,000 Connections Shingle Creek Restoration Project $0 $0 $0 $88,000 $0 $0 - $0 $0 $263,000 8 $351,000 Centennial Park Youth Soccer Field $0 $o $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $120,000 A $170,000 Hwy 100 Bridge at CR 10/CR 57 1 D-ft trail -(Cr $50,000 $50,000 2013 Subtotal $1,380,000 $1,330,000 $360,000 $1,148,000 $1,330,000 $1,420,000 $110,000 $78,000 $383,000 $1,683,000 $9,222,000 NOTES:(A)Anticiapted Hennepin County Youth Sports Program Grant submittal($120,000) (B)Joint funding share from Brooklyn Park,Shingle Creek Watershed Commission and Clean Water Act Grant. (C)Funding from Brooklyn Center's TIF 2. 2014 Centennial Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $82,000 $0 $0 $82,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2014 $0 $0 $D $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $92,000 $92,000 Storm Water Pond 60-001 Rehab $0 $0 $0 $23,000 $D $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,000 Storm Water Pond 50-001 Rehab $0 $0 $0 $93,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $93,000 Willow Lane Park Trail Reconstruction s0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $54,000 $0 $0 $54,000 Replace Traffic Signals at 66th Ave&Hwy 252 $0 $0 $195,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $195,000 Humboldt Ave N 53rd to 57th Reconstruction $310,000 $0 $140,000 $0 $240,000 $210,000 $20,000 $450,000 D $0 $1,370,000 -------- - --.__..._---.....-- -- 51st Avenue Improvements at Brooklyn Blvd $70,000 $30,000 $50,000 $10,000 $70,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $290,000 $0 $0 $0 $B $0 $0 $0 $9 $o $0 Wangstad Park Area Improvements $1,390,000 $1,490,000 $230,000 $1,170,000 $1,230,000 $1,530,000 $40,000 $0 $0 $O 1 $7,080,000 2014 Subtotal $1,770,000 $1,520,000 $615,000 $1,296,000 $1,540,000 $1,800,000 $6o,DO0 $136,000 $450,000 $92,000 $9,279,000 NOTES:(D)Anticiapted Hennepin County funding share. 2015 Baseball Fence Replacement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $41,000 $0 $0 $41,000 Freeway Park Trail Replacement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $36,000 $0 $0 $36,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2015 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $337,000 $337,000 Lions Park Trail Replacement _-_ $0 $0 _ $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $67,000 $0 __ __ $0 $67,000 63rd Avenue North Reconstruction $250,000 $0 $2,220,000 $0 $410,000 $310,000 $90,D0o $0 $D $0 $3,280,000 Freeway Blvd Improvements west of Xerxes $70,000 $60,000 $0 $40,000 $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $185,000 Freeway Park Area Improvements $1,030,000 $1,390,000 $0 $1,050,000 $1,010,000 $1,340,000 $110,000 $0 $0 $0 $5,930,000 2015 Subtotal $1,350,000 $1,450,000 $2,220,ODD $1,090,000 $1,420,000 $1,650,000 $215,000 $144,000 $0 $337,000 $9,876,000 2016 Brooklyn Blvd City Entrance Signs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,000 $0 $0 $15,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2016 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $o $155,000 $155,000 Lift Station 1-Wet Well Improvement $0 $0 $0 $0 $130,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $130,000 Sanitaa Sewer Lining along Mississippi River $0 $0 $0 $0 $750,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $750,000 Storm Water Pond 46-001 Rehab $0 $0 $0 $90,000 $0 $o $0 $0 $0 $0 _ _ $90,000 69th Ave Greenway&Cahlander Park Fence Rehab $o $0 - $0 $0 $0- $0 $0 $67,000 $0 $0 $67,000 Emer Generator Replacement for Lift Station No.2 $0 $0 $0 $0 $87,000 $D $0 $0 $0 $0 $87,000 Water Tower No.3 Painting $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1.138,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,138,000 Freeway Blvd Mill and Oveda east of Xerxes Avenue $110,000 $310,000 $0 $80,000 $10,000 $10,000 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $560,000 Brookl n Boulevard Corridor Recon/Com fete Street Imp $0 $0 1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 Northport Park Building Replacement $0 $0 $0 $o $0 $0 $0 $400,000 $0 $0 $400,000 Hwy 100 Bridge at Brooklyn Blvd $100,000 $100,000 57th Avenue Mill and Overly Humboldt to 1-94 $30,000 $0 $270,000 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $110,000 1 $430,000 Palmer Lake West Area Improvements $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $0 $940,000 $1,040,000 $1,220,000 $110,000 $0 $0 $0 1 $5,510,000 2016 Subtotal $1,140,000 $1,510,000 $270,000 $1,110,000 $2,027,000 $2,378,000 $260,000 $463,000 $0 $20,255,000 $29,433,000 G:\Administration\Budget\2013\CIP 2013\120626_DRAFf 2013-14 CIP Table 2 Table 2 Capital Improvement Program(2013-2027) DRAFT June 26,2012 Special Street MSA Storm Drainage Sanitary Sewer Water Street Light Capital Projects Other To Be Total Project Project Assessments Reconst.Fund Fund utility utility utility Utility Fund Funding Sources Determined Cost 2017 West River Rd Trail Replacement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $134,000 $0 $0 $134,000 Water Tower No.2-Painting $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,030,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,030,000 Well Motor Speed Controls(VFD)Wells 4,5,7,9 and 10 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $360,000 ffi' $o $0 $0 $360,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2017 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $294,000 $294,000 69th Ave Mill&Overlay(Shingle COS Pkwy to Dupont Ave $200,000 $0 $520,000 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $50,000 $0__ $0 $0 $790,000 France Avenue Mill and Overlay north of 69th $50,000 $0 $190,000 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $280,000 Evergreen Park Trail Replacement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 Evergreen Park Area Improvements $1,260,000 $1,660,000 $410,001) $1,080,000 $1,430,000 $1,920,000 $120,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,880,000 Earle Brown/Opportunity Brown/Opportunity Area Street Light Replacement-nodes 1 $D 1 $0 1 $O 1 $0 $0 1 $127,000 1 $0 1 $0 1 1 $0 1 $127,000 2017 Subtotal $1,510,000 $1,660,000 $1,120,000 $1,080,000 $1,450,000 $3,330,000 $317,000 $194,000 $0 $294,000 $10,955,000 2018 Centennial Park East Trail Replacement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $101,000 $0 $0 $101,000 Water Tower No.1 Painting $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $567,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $567,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2018 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $438,000 $438,000 Bellvue Area Mill and Overlay $230,000 $360,000 $120,000 $460,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,230,000 Firehouse Park Area Improvements $1,790,000 $2,100,000 $240,000 $1,260,000 $1,580,000 $1,350,000 $130,000 $D $0 $0 $8,450,000 2018 Subtotal $2,020,000 $2,460,000 $360,000 $1,720,000 $1,620,000 $1,937,000 $130,000 $101,000 $D $438,000 $10,786,000 2019 Park Playground Equip Replacement $o $o $0 $0 1 $0 1 $D 1 $D 1 $209,000 1 $0 $0 $209,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2019 $o $o $0 I $D I $D $0 1 $o $0 1 $0 $541,000 $541,000 Lift Station No.9 Force Main Replacement $o $o $0 $0 1 $210,000 $D I $0 $o $D $0 $210,000 Interstate Area Improvements $1,190,000 $2,020,000 $0 $1,160,000 $1,290,000 $1,690,000 1 $90,000 $0 $0 $o $79440,000 2019 Subtotal $1,190,000 $2,020,000 $0 $1,160,000 $1,500,000 $1,690,000 $90,000 $209,000 $D $541,000 $8,400,000 2020 Park Playground Equip Replacement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $211,000 $0 $0 $211,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2020 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $' $0 $D $0 $936,000 $936,000 Logan/Lilac/59th Avenue Reconstruction $320,000 $0 $840,000 $0 $10,000 $180,000 $20,000 $0 $o $0 $1,370,000 Grandview Park Area Improvements $1,520,000 $2,200,000 $240,000 $1,270,000 $1,260,000 $1,470,000 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $8,110,000 2020 Subtotal $1,840,000 $2,200,000 $1,080,000 $1,270,000 $1,270,DOO $1,650,000 $170,000 $211,000 $0 $936,000 $10,627,000 2021 Park Playground Equip Replacement $0 $0 $0 $0 $D $0 $0 $217,000 $0 $0 $217,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2021 $0 $0 $0 $D $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $108,000 $108,000 Ryan Lake Industrial Park Area Improve $230,000 $300,000 $o $180,000 $110,000 $260,000 $15,000 $0 I so I I $0 1 $1,095,000 2021 Subtotal $230,000 $300,000 $0 $180,000 $110,000 $260,000 $15,000 $217,000 $0 $108,000 $1,420,000 2022 Palmer Lake Trail Mill and Overlay _ $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $185,000 $0 $0- $185,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2022 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $D $0 $0 $412.000 $412,000 Northwest Area Mill and Overlay $180,000 $220,000 1 $0 $180,000 $110,000 $140,000 $60,000 $0 I $0 I $0 1 $890,000 2022 Subtotal $180,000 $220.000 $0 $180,000 $110.000 $140,000 $60,000 $185.000 $0 $412,000 $1,487,000 2023 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2023 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $o $0 $0 $0 1 $624,000 $624,000 Knox,James and 54th Ave Area Improvements $190,000 $200,000 $0 $100,000 $20,000 $10,'00 $0 $0 $0 $520,000 51st Avenue Im rovments west of France Avenue $120,000 $40,000 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $210,000 53rd Avenue North Improvements $10,000 $0 $1,560,000 $0 $70,000 $270.000 $130,000 $0 $0 $0 $2,040,000 -- - - -- --- --- - --- -----_..._ __._0,0 -------- -----_ __._--- Lyndale Avenue Improvements $40,000 $120,000 $90,001) $30,000 $100,000 $10,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $410,000 2023 Subtotal $360,000 $360,000 $1,650,000 $140,000 $200,000 $300,000 $170,000 $0 $0 $624,000 $3,804,000 G:\Administration\Budget\2013\CIP 2013\120626_DRAFT 2013-14 CIP Table 2 Table 2 Capital Improvement Program(2013-2027) DRAFT June 26,2012 Special Street MSA Storm Drainage Sanitary Sewer Water Street Light Capital Projects Other To Be Total Project Project Assessments Reconst.Fund Fund Utility Utility Utility Utility Fund Funding Sources Determined Cost 2024 Woodbine Area Improvements $1,220,000 $1,040,000 $100,000 $270,000 $910,000 $1,470,000 $120,000 $0 $D $0 $5,130,000 Humboldt Avenue North Improvements $230,000 $0 $140,000 $0 $190.000 $100.000 $30,000 $0 $0 $o $690,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2024 $0 1 $0 $0 $0 $o $0 1 $0 I $D $0 1 1 $240,000 $240,000 2024 Subtotal $1,450,000 $1,040,000 $240,000 $270,000 $1,100,000 $1,570,000 $150,000 $0 $0 $240,000 $6,060,000 2025 Orchard Lane East lm rovements $1,750,000 $1,510,000 $0 $130,000 $900,000 $1,680,000 1 $150,000 $6,120,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2025 $0 $0 $177,000 $177,000 2025 Subtotal $1,750,000 $1,510,000 $0 $130,000 $900,000 $1,680,000 $150,000 $0 $0 $177,000 $6,297,000 2026 Orchard Lane West Improvements - $2,460,000 $1,520,000 $0 $50,000 $990,000 $80,000 $175,000 $5,275,000 Meadowlark Gardens Area lm rovements $640,000 $240,000 $130,000 -$501000 $50,000 $170,000 $105,000 $1,285,000 53rd and Xerxes Avenue Improvements $50,ODO $170,000 $0 $60,000 $50,000 $340,000 Emergency Generator Replacement,Lift Station No.1 $130,000 $130,000 Lift Station No.1 Wet Well Improvements/Rehabilitation $200,000 $200,000 Hockey Rink Rehabilitation/Replacements $150,OOD $150,000 Ini ation systems Rehabilitation/Replacements $100,000 $100,DD0 Centennial Park Softball Field Regrading $315,000 $315,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2026 1 $220,000 1 $220,000 2026 Subtotal $3,160,000 $1,930,000 $130,000 $60,000 $1,370,000 $250,000 $330,D00 $565,000 $0 $220,000 $8,015,000 2027 St.AI honses Area Mill and Overlay $280,000 $20,000 $0 $130,000 $20,000 $10,000 $45,000 $505,000 67th and James Avenue Mill and Overlay $120,000 $20,000 $0 $50,000 $10,000 $10,000 $15,000 $225,000 John Martin Drive Mill and Overlay $70,000 $0 $60,000 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $60,000 $210,000 68th and Lee Avenue Mill and Overlay $100,000 $10,000 $0 $50,000 $10,000 $10,000 $20,000 $2DO,000 Miscellaneous Tennis Court Resurfacing $45,000 $45,000 Softball/Baseball Fence Replacement _ ____ $36,000 - -- --- - --- -- 69th Avenue Trail Reconstruction $150,000 $150,000 Ever reen Park Score Board Replacement $46,000 $46,000 69th Avenue Landscape Rehabilitation $100,000 $100,000 Capital Maintenance Building Program 2027 $0 2027 Subtotal $570,000 $50,000 $60,000 $230,000 $50,000 $40,000 $140,000 $377,000 $0 $0 $1,517,000 TOTALS $19,900,000 $19,560,ODO $8,1D5,000 $11,064,000 $15,997,000 $20,095,000 $2,367,D00 $2,900,000 $833,OOD $26,357,000 �N# G:\Administration\Budget\2D13\CIP 2013\120626_DRAFT 2013-14 CIP Table 2 ApMINNESOTA-W I S C O N SIN Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground 5101 Highway 55,Suite 6000 QUOTE FLAYGRC UNMD Golden Valley,Minnesota 55422 #6598 Sales Associate: Dan Lanes Ph.800-622-5425 1763-546-7787 Fax 763-546-5050 1 info @mnwiplay.com 09/07/2012 Happy Hollow Park D5920L City of Brooklyn Center Ship To Zip: 55430 Attn:Todd Berg 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AND IS NOT TO MINNESOTA•W 1 S C O N S I N 763-546-7787 1-800-622-5425 BE USED, COPIED OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT L7d�l�C/f�J� Fax 763-546-5050 Brooklyn Center,Minnesota THEIR EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION. Enrichin Childhood Throuc h Play. PLAYGROUND E-Mail info mnwi la .com SCALE: 1'= 10'-0' s °" D5920L 9 J Y @ P Y /7/12 na Alk *- xg 5 f � max' .s L .-IMW� i �,'`� ? ... E �r ovo1 a? t v" Y , (_-om ;-ehexsive Pl'aw 2030 PARK SYSTEM a PLAN INTRODUCTION rooklyn Center is a fully developed suburb with a well-established park and open space system. No new parks are planned for acquisition or improvement. Improvements will be confined to enhancement of the recreational facilities, improvement of trail linkages, and possible acquisition of additional open space. This section of the Comprehensive Plan examines Brooklyn Center's park and recreation system, analyzes how well it meets the City's needs on both a neighborhood and a citywide basis, and makes recommendations for changes and additions to park facilities. This chapter includes the following sections: • The Existing Park System • Park Classification System • Park Policies • Park and Open Space Needs • Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail System and Park Linkages • Relationship to Regional Park Facilities • Park Profiles THE EXISTING PARK SYSTEM The City's park system, as shown in Figure 5-1, is one of the most extensive municipal systems in the region. The system includes 23 developed parks and a municipal golf course, providing a variety of recreational opportunities for all segments of the population. In addition, considerable undeveloped public open space is held in the Twin Lakes area. Recreation and leisure opportunities range from passive pursuits such as sitting, walking, picnicking, fishing, and enjoying music to more active pastimes such as organized sports, pick-up athletic games, bicycling, running, and in-line skating. Many parks are adjacent to schools or other open space, and one park, Central, is adjacent to the Community Center, which houses an indoor 50-meter pool with a water slide and other indoor recreational opportunities. The even distribution of parks throughout all areas of the City and the variety of recreational facilities available enable the park system to serve all areas of the City and all segments of the population. There is excellent coordination of programs and facilities between parks and schools, and between parks and City and county facilities. The trail system links parks, schools, and other activity centers. However, like the rest of the City's public facilities, the park system is beginning to show its age, and its size and scope create maintenance burdens for the City. Previous park planning efforts date back to the late 1970s: the Park and Recreation Policy Plan of 1976 and the subsequent Park Development Schedule formulated by the Park and Recreation Commission in 1978. These documents established a classification system for the parks, and set priorities for park system investments, which have largely been followed to date. 5-1 Capital improvements to parks have followed a roughly 20-year cycle. In 1960 and in 1980 the citizens of Brooklyn Center approved bond referenda for financing the development and improvement of park facilities. This included acquiring land, installing new playgrounds, developing ball fields, tennis courts and other facilities. Following these improvements, for a time no formal plan was put in place for a systematic update. Following up on the City's practice of programming for street reconstruction 15 years into the future, the City recently began developing a 15-year capital improvement program for parks. OTHER OPEN SPACE The City owns much additional open space above and beyond the park system. These areas include the following: ® Three trail corridors: Shingle Creek, 69th Avenue, and the new 53rd Avenue Greenway; • The Centerbrook Golf Course, a 65 acre public facility managed by the City; • Additional undeveloped open space that the City retains in its natural state. This includes substantial areas around Twin Lake. ISSUES • Is it practicable to continue to maintain the existing park system at its current levels? • How can the park system best meet the changing needs of the City's population? In other words, how can it keep pace with social and demographic changes that affect the population? Fiscal and staffing constraints make it difficult to continue to maintain the park system at its current level. Staffing levels have declined since 1981, while the number of parks and trails has increased. Demographic and social changes also affect the park system. The City's population increased slightly during the 1990s while the number of school-age children in the City increased significantly during that decade. Meanwhile a significant decline in the number of pre-school children occurred in the 1990s. These trends are opposite of the prior decade. In response to the issues, Public Works staff and the Park and Recreation Commission have developed a parks systems plan that revises the way in Nvhich parks are classified and reallocates the resources that each classification of parks will receive. 5-2 Palmer Lake Elementary T t CA of West Palmer Lake Park-CD it Shingle Creek East Palmer Park-UP EwirgreenlPa?,k. ivardale Park-NP WilowLs'—, Sit Aliptionvus School t Eve'�relvn Elementary Brooklig n Center Lane Elementary Palmer Lake 6• Lan- Fi6ure 5-1 ,kill a plant V South Palmer Lake Park-SU -t7-- h- Pairks, Frpe"Park-NP—, -Q4 Park Classifications, Shingle Creek Trail-UP w— Orchard,P,;uk-NP Firehousellitk-NP -,7—Carl I a n d a G`:�V U Brooklyn Center High School and Schools City Pwk,NP Garden City Elementary Martin Park NP 4 Legend Central Park-CD 4 Schools kb6retum;-Siu Shingle Creek No Parks Odyssey Charter I Sohool� 11a;;-dP.,k,NP* rth Mississippi R nal Park-5 Kyiawn Park-CD E. Grandview Park-QD ParkTtjpe Earle Brown Elemervqry NP-Neighborhood Park CD-Community Destination Park SU-Special Use Park t Northport -NP A� Mississippi River Northport E Lion's ParK-UP s Bellvue Park-NP a Gol!co�rse-SU Upper Twin Lake Triangle Park-NP. 1,600 800 0 1,600 Feet ;pY Hol, NP Middle Twin Lake SS�OMTES Twin Lake Park- Ryan Lake I I I i 5-4 H Brooklyn Center Parks—Locations&Amenities V .r I.Lights V— shelter Pioir PhryLrounU Ouabnll tioflbnll lmni, �knlinL Iloeke)' amWtutl Mrhrn Snttrr Foolbnll Pi"i, Grill Bannon—, \ynod,hip .%it rinks are lighted 11.ikh"L tihrlrrr Lyuipnonl nin:uoul mlomnnd (-Dort Rink it ('nun I idd Field Arrn I. h..) 1'rnit (n t H Arboretum—61"&ylajor.kye 8 X Bellvue—55"'&Aldrich Ace 7 1 X I X X \ X x Bob Cal lander-65"&BrooklNu Blcd 5 X A� Central—6301 Shingle Creek PW) 48 _ X 1 2L 2 2 X X X Central NN est-63"'&Brooklvn Dr 211 X X X X X X rp� East Palmer—71"&Oliver Ave 15 1 X 2 X X Evergreen 72""&Bryant Ave 20 X S I L 21- 2 X \ X I L I L X X Firehouse-65"&Bryan( III I X 2 X X X X Freeway—67"'&Beard 6 1 X I X X X Garden City—6500 Brooklyn Blvd 1 X X Grandview-60"'&IlumboldtAce 111 X 1 2 X X X II_ IL X Iappy I Io11mv—5111h&Abbott Avc 6 1 X 1 X X X X I F:vlawn-61"&Kyle Ave 22 X X 2 \ \ \ X Ch Lions-55"&Russell Ave 18 1 _ X X X X Marlin—Marlin Dr&Indiana:%%c 2 X X .Northport—55"'&Sailor Ln 25 X I S 1 2 X X X X X X Orchard Lane—65"&Orchard Lu 7 X X I X X X Palmer Fake 196 X X X 69'"Ave between Fast&N%esl Parks Riverdale—Dallas&Riverdale Rd 4 X X 1 X x Twin Lake—58"'&Major Aye 3 1 X X X X \1'angslad—61"&France Ave 2 X X X X West Palmer—72"'&XV Palmer I.k or 15 X S I 2 2 X X X X %I illow Lanc—69"'&Orchard Ave 8 X I X X X X Total, 458 8 Ill 19 5 I8 14 6 5 18 1 3 2 16 1 4 2 3 North illissis<ippi IZ LionaL Enter at 571"fi Lcndale. Is Hennepin Parks Sy,ty- Pavel trait,picnic area and fi.hinL pier. ••nc�Preserve^ 40 Clt,of Brooklvn Center/C MNod. Adiacenl to K,l—n Part..Natural habitat and Chip mils. PARK CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Parks are classified and developed according to a functional hierarchy. This functional system suggests the types of facilities and development that would be appropriate in each park; however, specific improvements are individually tailored to each park based on neighborhood desires, historical presence of certain types of facilities, and resources available. Different types of parks are located and designed to serve different needs and populations. For example, there should be a park in each neighborhood that is safely accessible to pedestrians, especially children, within a reasonable walking radius of one-quarter to one-half mile. At the other end of the spectrum, one or two larger parks in each neighborhood needs can meet organized sports and specialized and community-wide recreation. The following classification system has been developed by City staff based on national standards. It is similar to the system the City has used for park and recreation planning for the past twenty years. However, the classification of parks within the system has been changed in order to make better use of park resources, meet neighborhood needs, and address issues of demographic and social change. The system is divided into three broad categories: neighborhood parks, community destination parks, and special use parks and open spaces. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Neighborhood Parks include the following three types: PLAY LOT The smallest unit of the park system both in terms of size and area that it serves; its function is to provide play facilities for pre-school children who are not conveniently served by larger parks. It may contain play equipment, sandboxes, paved areas for wheeled toys, walking and bike trails, and seating areas. Service Area: The sub-neighborhood level of 500 to 2,000 persons with a 1/4 mile radius. Desirable Size: .25 to 2 acres Acres per person: No set standard-- desirable in higher-density areas. Site Characteristics: Should be located so that children do not have to cross major streets. Should include or be combined with an adult seating or gathering area; can be combined with a school. PLAYGROUND Parks designed for use by children from pre-school to age 12. Often coincides with the service area for an elementary school, and may adjoin and complernent the school facility if intended to serve the same age group. 5-6 Facilities and programs of a neighborhood playground should be designed to meet the particular requirements of each individual neighborhood. May include a larger pkg area with equipment for older children; an area for free play and organized games; minimum maintenance ball diamond, multi-purpose hard surface courts; walking and bike trails, pleasure skating rinks, and seating areas. Some parks may contain portable restrooms. Service area: A population of up to 4,000 with a IAto 1/z mile radius. Desirable Size: 5 to 10 acres. Acres per 1,000 pop.: 2.0 Site characteristics: Geographically centered in neighborhood with safe walking and bike access. Suited for intense development. Helpful if located adjacent to a school. PLAYFIELD Larger parks designed to provide recreation opportunities for all ages. They may contain all the features of playgrounds, with groomed ball facilities suitable for adult play. Hockey and pleasure skating rinks are lighted. May include portable restrooms and sheltered picnic areas. Service area: Neighborhood-wide; serves entire population with special emphasis on organized adult sports, ideally within a 1%to 2 miles biking distance. Desirable Size: 20 acres or more. Acres per 1,000 pop.: 1.0 to 2.0 Site characteristics: Direct access from all parts of the neighborhood or quadrant. Level terrain with few water bodies or other environmental constraints. Easily accessible by large numbers of vehicles. Physically separate from homes so as to minimize light and noise problems. COMMUNITY DESTINATION PARK Relatively large parks serving as a recreational focus for a neighborhood of the City. Community destination parks are noted for having a wide variety of leisure and recreational options, and are fully accessible to persons of all abilities. Lighted areas for evening play are provided. Daytime recreational programming and playground supervision are provided in the summer months. Heated, enclosed park shelter buildings provide for recreational spaces and warming houses. Previously known as community parks the name for this type of park was broadened in 2000 to incorporate the idea that these parks would contain the costlier types of facilities and that each would have a distinct identity or theme. Central is the flagship park of the system, with substantial improvements that serve the entire community. Evergreen focuses on team sports; Kylawn/Arboretum builds on its nature areas of the Arboretum and the Preserve; West Palmer is seen as a prime family picnic and outings area; and Grandview's focus is on Youth and winter recreation. Service area: A neighborhood or quadrant of the City 5-7 Desirable Size: 25 acres or more. Acres per 1,000 pop.: 5.0 Site characteristics: Easily accessible from all parts of neighborhood or quadrant. Should be located on collector or arterial streets to provide adequate access for residents, and should be well-buffered from adjacent {residential areas. SPECIAL USE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES These are areas providing specialized or single-purpose recreational or leisure activities. These parks generally do not provide extensive permanent facilities, but may provide nature interpretation,trail and greenway corridors, or walking/ biking paths. Trails or greenways should connect other components of the recreation system, schools, community facilities or neighborhoods. Table 5-2 illustrates the facilities and improvements that would be expected in parks of each classification. Table 5-3 shows how the City's parks are classified, and Figure 5-2 illustrates the classification system. 'fable 5-2: Park Classification and Improvements System Com- Play- Special Improvement Munity Playfield round Play lot Use Playground Equipment ° ° ° Shelter Building Storage Baseball Field Softball Field Football Field ° Soccer Field ° Tennis Court(s) Hockey Rink ° 1 Skating Rink As needed Basketball Court Volleyball Court Other: Horseshoe Archery ° Lighting for: 5-8 Baseball ° Softball ° Football Hockey ° Skating ° Trails,walkways Picnic Areas: Pavilion Tables Restrooms ° As needed Table 5-3: Park Classifications Com- Play- Special Park munity Playfield sound FYNAq ice Use Arboretum Bellvue ' Cahlander ' Central Park Central Park West Evergreen Firehouse Freeway ' Garden City Grandview Happy Hollow ° Kylawn ' Lakeside { 5-9 i Lions Marlin Northport North Mississippi (Three Rivers) Orchard Lane ° Palmer Lake (east) Palmer Lake (west) Palmer Lake (south) ' Riverdale Twin Lake " Wangstad ° Willow Lane ° BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL SYSTEM AND PARK LINKAGES A comprehensive system of on and off-street bicycle trails has been developed and integrated with the park system. The use of this system as a means of transportation is addressed in the Transportation Plan. The City's bicycle and pedestrian trail system is anchored by the Shingle Creek Trail, an off-street separated trail which runs from the north to the south City limits along Shingle Creek. For much of its length, separate trails are provided for bicyclists and pedestrians; a short segment across the Brookdale Shopping Center uses a sidewalk trail. The north end of the trail circles Palmer Lake; a portion of that trail is located in the City of Brooklyn Park and is maintained by that city. The other major north-south trail system is the Mississippi River trail system, which from north to south consists of: the West River Road off-street trail; an on-street trail on Willow Lane extending to the trail link under the 1-694 bridge, and then the proposed Hennepin Parks trail in North Mississippi Regional Park. East-west links include the 69th Avenue greenway, the Freeway Boulevard/65th Avenue trail; and the 53rd Avenue greenway. On- and off-street trails have been designed to link community parks and playfields to the major trail systems. Within parks, trails continue to major facilities such as ball fields, playgrounds and shelters. The on-sidewalk portion of the Shingle Creek Trail across the Brookdale Shopping Center site is substandard in that it is not adequately separated from traffic. This segment detracts aesthetically from the overall feel of the trail, most of which travels through natural areas, and should be separated from traffic circulation on the Brookdale site. 5-10 PARK GOALS AND POLICIES Development and improvement of the park and recreation system has been consistent with the Park and Recreation Policy Plan of 1976. This document was reviewed and revised in 1997. The goals and policies expressed in this document are excerpted as follows: Base park and recreation planning on the needs and demands of all segments of the City's population. • The Park and Recreation System consist of a mix of facilities to provide a mix of opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities. • New park and recreation services and facilities will be considered where recreational opportunity is deficient or nonexistent, and where appropriate, they will be provided in cooperation with local school districts and the private sector. • Citizen surveys and interviews will be conducted periodically to evaluate the effectiveness of existing facilities and programs and system deficiencies. Incorporate citizens into the planning process at every level. • A citizen's Park and Recreation Commission is appointed by the City Council to advise the Council on matters relative to parks, recreation and environmental planning. • Neighborhood groups are encouraged to participate in the planning of all major park improvements. Establish high-quality planning design,and preservation standards in the development and maintenance of the system. • Consistent with economic realities, innovative park and recreation development will be pursued. • Park design and development will embody a balance between function and aesthetics, including the conservation of natural resource areas. • Water resources in parks, including wetlands, will be preserved for habitat and wildlife corridors where appropriate. • Consistent with economic realities, trees will be planted and maintained in those parts of parks not planned for open field uses. • Creativity in park design is encouraged to stress variety and diversity from park to park. • Where possible, park design may be used to establish a neighborhood improvement theme, or complement redevelopment. Maximize accessibility and use of park and recreation facilities by area residents. • All park facilities will be connected and accessible using the City's system of bicycle/pedestrian trails and/or collector sidewalk system. • Volunteers and service organizations in the community will be afforded opportunities for service in the development and maintenance of the park and recreation system. 5-11 • The special place of the Mississippi National Recreational River Area in the park and recreation system will be promoted and further developed. • Provide an identification system of all park areas, facilities and programs that is consistent, functional and creative, and which identifies the total system as an attractive, identifiable feature of the city. • Through the use of signage, kiosks, and other forms of communication, a park system identity that is aesthetic yet informational will be established and updated as necessary. • There will be an ongoing information and education process to make residents aware and knowledgeable of park and recreation facilities and programs. Maximize the impact of resources dedicated for park and recreation facilities. • A functional classification system for parks will identify the types of facilities appropriate for different types of parks. Each park will be classified according to that system. • Facility improvements and recreational programming provided in each park will be consistent with the classification scheme. • The highest-priority improvements will be those that address health or safety concerns, reduce maintenance costs, or address overall system deficiencies. • Improvement and maintenance of the system will be pursued on a regular and continuous basis through the operating budget and the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) so as to avoid development of a costly backlog of improvements. PARK AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS The City's current park acreage and facilities are sufficient to meet the needs both of its present population and of the projected 2030 population and number of households. Table 5-4 evaluates parkland needs based on the projected 2030 population of 29,500, using national guidelines. The table shows that although the City falls somewhat short of land in community parks, it more than makes up for the deficit through the large amount of land in neighborhood parks and special use parks. The "neighborhood parks" category includes play lots, playgrounds and playfields. Under the City's proposed classification system, playfields will fulfill many of the active, organized recreational functions of community parks, while the many special use parks will be used for individual recreational activities such as hiking and nature study. Table 5-4: Comparison of Park Acreage with National Guidelines Park Classification Acreage, Guideline 2030 Target Surplus/ 1997 deficit Community Parks 135 5/:,000 pop. 148 (13) Neighborhood 104 2/1,000 pop. 59 45 Parks Special Use Parks 200+ no guideline 5-12 Furthermore, the distribution of parks across the City is such that each of the City's six neighborhoods has-one large community park or_playfield and several playgrounds or play lots (see Table 5-5 and Figure 5-1). Most parts of the City are within walking distance of a neighborhood park (play lot, playground or playfield) and within a short drive or bike ride of a community park. Table 5-5: Parks by Neighborhood Neighbor- Play lot Playground Playfield Community Special hood Destination Use Park 1 - Central Garden City 2 - Northeast Riverdale Palmer Lake Evergreen Firehouse East 3— Freeway Willow Lane Palmer Lake Palmer Northwest West Lake South 4- Bellvue Lions Central North Southeast Grandview Mississippi Regional 5- Lakeside Twin Lake Northport Southwest Happy 6-West Marlin Orchard Lane Kylawn Arboretum Central Wangstad Cahlander RELATIONSHIP TO REGIONAL PARK FACILITIES Three regional park/recreational facilities are located within Brooklyn Center: part of the North Mississippi Regional Park, the Shingle Creek Trail and the Twin Lakes Trail. NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK A section of North Mississippi Regional Park is located along the Mississippi River from 53rd Avenue to 1-694. From 53rd to 57th Avenue, it includes the area between Lyndale Avenue and the river and from 57th Avenue to 1- 694 it includes the area between 1-94 and the river. The primary improvements within Brooklyn Center are an off- street bicycle path and a DNR fishing pier at the foot of the 1-694 bridge. The bicycle path links to another in the regional park in Minneapolis. At the park's north end the trail goes under the 1-694 bridge, providing a connection to the City's trail system at Willow Lane. 1-94 is a significant barrier between the residents of Brooklyn Center (and Minneapolis) and the Regional Park. Bridges over 1-94 provide possibilities for City trail linkages at 53rd and 57th Avenues. The 53rd Avenue Greemvay improvement enhanced linkage to the park from the Brooklyn Center's Southeast Neighborhood immediately to the west. As discussed in the Trail System section below, improved linkage to the park will result from the proposed Brooklyn C enter-Robb insdale Twin Lakes Trail that will provide a connection to the park from the Shingle Creek Trail and the proposed Crystal-Robbinsdale Trail as well as the neighborhoods along those trails. Aside from the linkage, it is expected that the Twin Lakes Trail will "open up" the Mississippi riverfi•ont to Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis residents, who do not currently have a pleasant, easy means of reaching it. As 5-13 indicated in the Land Use Plan, the residential use of the properties along the west side of Lyndale Avenue from 53rd to 57th Avenues are proposed to continue. REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM The North Hennepin Shingle Creels Trail running generally along Shingle Creek is part of the regional trail system and was developed as part of the forty-mile North Hennepin Trail System loop. This Trail was constructed by Brooklyn Center in coniunction with the development of Central/Garden City Parks and the Palmer Lake basin. It is a very popular and heavily used trail year-round. Brooklyn'Center is working in partnership with Three Rivers Park District to define maintenance and reconstruction responsibilities and to explore options for improvements. Except for the short segment across the Brookdale Shopping Center,the trail is located entirely on City-owned parkland or open space. Major renovation or partial redevelopment of Brookdale would provide an opportunity to improve this important segment and to protect it with an easement for public use. The proposed Twin Lakes regional trail will connect the Crystal-Robbinsdale trail running along Highway 81 at a point near Lower Twin Lake, to North Mississippi River Regional Park. This trail will run along the west side of Lower Twin Lake and the east side of Middle and Upper Twin Lakes, through or around the Brookdale site and in proximity of 57`x'Avenue North (perhaps in the transmission line easement north of 57"i)easterly to North Mississippi Regional Park. 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' I V inn �.,ter rI ��ti t � Tmrt Svaam: N.:■.r L �LfltFd(7'�.IIS,s � I 'R'O M1RISA _ �'J � I TlG SM1eel CuNatme r.OaSr � ;ftnk�hin�rJa In + 4I tlNINMf.I\ ��.- 1. 1QJ0 Caoprncmanc Pon Attachment I- Map of Recorn.rn ended Neigh borhood Des]pati.01.1s 9 3:,!4 ll 1!:,1 it h'i i, F a�V of XBROOKLYN, CENTER V- U, V-Il NEIGHBORHOODS Parks Seltvue 7 Centennial East Palmer Lake Evergreen "41 Garden City Grandvie•.v Happy Hollow LOCALSTRE-r 4� rtt�!, -d INDEX Kylawn V5Northport F Orchard Lane Riverwooc, Shingle Creek Twin Lake West Palmer'Lake willow Lane Eas, N City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM DATE: July 27, 2012 TO: Steve Lillehaug, Public Works Direct FROM: Jim Glasoe, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation- Street Reconstruction Staging Areas At their last meeting, the Park and Recreation Commission discussed the turf condition in areas that were former staging areas for some of the neighborhood street reconstruction projects. The Commission noted a number of such areas, including Marlin Park, Lions Park, Willow Lane Park and East Palmer Park where turf was having a tough time reestablishing itself after the representative street reconstruction projects. The Commission surmised some of the difficulty might be related to the surcharging of the land due to the stockpiling of materials. After some discussion, the Commission passed a motion asking that I contact you about the ossi " possibility of beefing up the specifications for the street reconstruction projects as they pertain to the restoration of the staging areas. It was the Commission's hope that by enhancing the specifications, the areas would be more usable by citizens in the future. Anything you could do to enhance the expectations for the contractor would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the recommendation or would like additional information. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone&TDD Number Brooklyn Center,MN 55430-2199 (763)569-3400 City Hall&TDD Number(763)569-3300 FAX(763)569-3434 FAX(763)569-3494 www.cityo fbrooklyncenter.org