HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 10-16 PRAAGENDA
Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Room #221, Brooklyn Center Community Center
1. Call to Order 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes- September 18, 2018
5. City Council Liaison Report
6. New Business
- 2019-2033 Parks Capital Improvements Plan- City Council Recommendation
- 2040 Draft Comprehensive Plan Update- Parks Chapter
7. Old Business
- Dog Park- Potential Locations
- Little League Improvements— Update
- Ice Rink Warming Houses- Update
8. Other
9. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda
(November 20, 2018)
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
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson and Commissioners Bonovsky, Dalton, Ebert, Shinnick, Thorbus and Witalka
were present. Also present was Community Activities, Recreation & Services Director Jim
Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Sorenson asked if there were any additions or changes to the proposed agenda. Chair
Sorenson noted he would be adding an item related to Commission meeting time to the agenda
under "Other".
CARS Director Glasoe asked that an additional item be added under "Other", a discussion of ice
rinks.
By consensus, the agenda was approved as amended.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — May 15, 2018
There was a motion by Commissioner Witalka, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve
the minutes of the May 15, 2018 meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as presented.
The motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Graves was not able to attend the meeting
2019-2033 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
CARS Director Glasoe reviewed the proposed 2019-2033 Parks Capital Improvements Plan. Mr.
Glasoe described the proposed projects, their timing, and noted this was the first time in recent
memory that no substantial changes had been made from the previous year.
CARS Director Glasoe reported he would be looking for a specific recommendation on the CIP
parks' plan at the October meeting, but noted he was looking for some guidance regarding the
planned replacement of playgrounds over the next here yeas and asked what level of involvement
the Commission preferred.
After some discussion, Commission consensus was that they wanted to be involved in
determining the schedule of replacements and review of the proposed designs from vendors.
Chair Sorenson recommended that each playground be reviewed with an eye towards keeping
items that were in good condition and supplementing with new pieces. The Commission
concurred with this approach.
The Commission also reached consensus on involving the public where possible, with
neighborhood meetings, Earle Brown Days, National Night Out and the City website offered as
possible venues.
CANNON -WEST PALMER PARK
CARS Director Glasoe shared with the Commission a letter sent to the City Council objecting to
the cannon in West Palmer Park and asking for its removal. Mr. Glasoe noted the City Council
had referred the issue to the Commission for review and recommendation.
Chair Sorenson shared some history of the cannon in the park, noting is was a replica. The
Commission discussed the issue and agreed that immediate action was not recommended.
However, they did recommend the issue be revisited when the park playground was set for
replacement.
LITTLE LEAGUE IMPROVEMENTS- UPDATE
CARS Director Glasoe reviewed the progress on the Little League improvements, noting that the
re -grading of existing fields, construction of a new t -ball field, replacement of all fencing,
parking lot sealcoating and irrigation updates had been completed. Mr. Glasoe also noted Little
League representatives were close to issuing a contract for rehabilitation of the
concession/storage building.
CARS Director Glasoe noted the construction timeline called for the improvements to be
completed by the end of the year.
METROPOLITAL AIRPORTS COMMISSION-PROPOED BOARDWALK
RECONSTRUCTION
CARS Director Glasoe reported that he and Chair Sorenson had attended the "ribbon cutting" for
the Metropolitan Airport Commission `Boardwalk" located on the property adjacent to Kylawn
Park on September 8th. Mr. Glasoe shared that representatives from the City of Crystal,
Metropolitan Airports Commission and Three Rivers Park District took part in the event.
CARS Director Glasoe encouraged all Commissioners to visit the improvement.
COMMISSION MEETING TIME
Chair Sorenson noted that Commissioner Ebert had informed him that her work schedule had
changed and that she is now available to meet earlier than the typical 7:00 p.m. meeting time.
Chair Sorenson asked about Commission interest in moving the meeting time.
After some discussion, it was agreed to schedule future meetings to begin at 6:30 p.m.
ICE RINKS
CARS Director Glasoe reported that Streets & Parks Supervisor Todd Berg had asked about Park
& Recreation Commission thoughts about ice rinks, specifically the number and types of rinks.
Mr. Glasoe noted that some of our hockey rinks needed significant repair, which would be
expensive.
The Commission discussed the issue and the consensus was that skating rink attendance
continued to be declining and that our recent weather patterns had also been not been conducive
to making good ice. There was also consensus regarding the elimination of multiple rinks
(hockey & recreational) where practical, noting that if a hockey rink was in need of significant
repair, it could be eliminated if a general rink remained.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus, the next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was set for October
16th, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
MEETING ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to adjourn the
meeting at 8:04 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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Storm Water Pond 26-005 - 2031
Pond 26-005 is located west of the intersection of Twin Lake Road and 51" Avenue. The pond receives runoff
from approximately 10 acres of upstream residential development. This pond was constructed in 1991. The
performance of this pond is severely limited due to the accumulation of sediment. The proposed work consists
of removal of sediment to enhance the water quality treatment performance of the pond and repairs to the
skimmer structure on the pond's outlet.
Storm Water Pond 70-002 - 2031
Pond 70-002 is located at the intersection of 65th Avenue and Willow Lane. The pond receives runoff from
approximately 3.5 acres of upstream residential runoff. This pond was constructed in 2001. The proposed work
consists of the removal of sediment to restore the water quality treatment performance of the pond.
Connections at Shingle Creek Phase 2 - 2019
In 2015-2016 the City partnered with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the City of
Brooklyn Park to complete the Connections at Shingle Creek Restoration Project Phase I from Brooklyn
Boulevard to Noble Avenue. A Phase 2 planning project from Regent Avenue to Brooklyn Boulevard needs to
be completed to determine the extent of the stabilization required. The City will look into a possible partnership
with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission to help fund this project along with working with
the City of Brooklyn Park.
70th Avenue Storm Sewer Trunk Line Rehabilitation - 2019
Constructed in 1960, the storm sewer from 70th Avenue and Willow Lane to the outlet on the Mississippi River
has deteriorated and needs to be rehabilitated to increase the longevity of the pipe.
61st Avenue and Perry Avenue Storm Sewer Improvement - 2021
The storm sewer at 61st Avenue and Perry Avenue has joint failures and sink holes which are leaking and
causing sediment transfer. The storm sewer will need to be evaluated and rehabilitated.
65th Avenue Trunk Storm Sewer Rehabilitation -2021
The trunk line Ialong 65th Avenue between Cahlander Park and Shingle Creek is deteriorating. A pipe joint
repair project was completed in the f990's. The storm sewer will need to be evaluated and rehabilitated.
Park and Trail Improvements
Centennial Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing, Basketball Court Project - 2018
Proposed construction includes the removal of two existing tennis courts and resurfacing of the two
remaining tennis courts within Centennial Park. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended
replacing the two removed tennis courts with a basketball court as part of their 2015 CIP plan review. This
project is currently on hold waiting results of the Little League Master Plan for Centennial Park west.
Bridge Rehabilitation (4 Bridges) - 2018
Proposed bridge rehabilitation including concrete deck sealing, miscellaneous concrete repair and railing
repair/painting to the 69`h Avenue bridge, the two Shingle Creek Parkway bridges and the Freeway
Boulevard all spanning Shingle, Creek.
Park Playground Equipment Replacement — 2019 through 2021
Proposed replacement includes replacing park playground 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
playground equipment will need to be completed to determine replacement priority. 2019: Freeway,
Northport, Centennial West, Orchard, Firehouse and Lions Parks. 2020: West Palmer, Riverdale, Bellvue,
Grandview, Marlin, Evergreen exercise area. Depending on the vendor we may be able to purchase the
equipment the year before install for tremendous savings (40 percent). Maybe program these for 2018-2021
with each being a two year project (purchase in 2018, build in 2019 etc. for three years).
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2018-2032 Capital Improvement
Brooklyn Boulevard City Entrance Signs Rehabilitation- 2020
Proposed improvements include painting the existing City entrance signs with miscellaneous structural
repairs, updated lighting and cedar fences surrounding the signs located along Brooklyn Boulevard at the
Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park borders.
West River Road, Arboretum, Freeway, Palmer Lake and Northport Trails Reconstruction - 2022
Replace the bituminous trail along West River Road from 73rd Avenue to 66th Avenue. A ten -foot wide
trail section is proposed. The status of this project was reevaluated in 2017, pending possible jurisdictional
transfer of the trail from the City to the Three Rivers Park District as part of their regional West Mississippi
River Trail development. Proposed replacement of the trail system within the fenced Arboretum area.
Remove existing bituminous and replace with a new eight -foot wide bituminous trail. Replace the trail
system within Freeway Park. An eight -foot wide trail section is proposed. This project will need to be
coordinated with the reorganization of the Mound Cemetery and Freeway Park properties in consideration
of the leased area from the cemetery. Resurface the existing trail system extending around Palmer Lake
including the parking lots at the nature area and east Palmer. 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.
Replace the trail system within Northport Park. An eight -foot wide trail section is proposed.
Evergreen Park Scoreboard Improvements - 2023
Proposed construction includes installing new scoreboards at the two softball fields, one at baseball field
and replacement of the scoreboard at the soccer/football field,
Centennial Park Softball Field Improvements - 2024
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,
bituminous/concrete trails and other paved areas. A feasibility and geotechnical study will be performed
prior to evaluate options of the flood plain, frequent flooding and continuous ongoing field settlement.
Proposed construction includes replacement of the two scoreboards at the two softball fields at Centennial
Park (east).
Park Name Sign Replacement - 2025
This project includes the replacement of all 30 park name signs in all of the City Parks.
Hockey Rink Rehabilitation/Replacements - 2026
Proposed rehabilitation includes resurfacing five existing rinks with other miscellaneous rink repairs. An
assessment of the rink appurtenances will need to be completed to determine replacement needs. 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/Replacements - 2026
The City's irrigation systems are located as follows: Evergreen Park, Centennial Park, Northport Park,
Grandview Park, 69th Avenue, Public Works Garage Facility, West Fire. Station, Shingle Creek Parkway,
53`d Avenue (Bellvue area), Xerxes Avenue, Bass Lake Road and County Road 57. The proposed
rehabilitation project includes rehabilitation of the Evergreen Park and the 69`x' Avenue systems, which
were installed in 1986 and 1989 respectively.
Softball/Baseball Fence Replacement - 2027
Replace the line and outfield fences at West Palmer Lake Park.
Project Summaries Page 156
2018-2032 Capital Improvement
69'h Avenue Trail Reconstruction - 2027
Replace the trail system along 691h Avenue from Brooklyn Boulevard to West Palmer Lake Drive. A nine -
foot wide trail section is proposed.
69ai Avenue Landscape Rehabilitation - 2027
Proposed construction would include irrigation updates and replacing the landscape plantings and sod along
69`h Avenue from Brooklyn Boulevard to West Palmer Lake Drive.
Park Trail and Parking Lot Lighting Improvements - 2028
Replace trail and parking lot lights with LED fixtures, fiberglass
following parks: Evergreen, Bellvue, Lions, Centennial East and
include replacing the electrical cabinets in Bellvue and Lions parks.
Park Bleacher Replacement -2031
Replace six 5 -row and seven 3 -row bleachers used in various parks.
poles, new wire in conduit in the
Centennial West. Work would also
Park Bleacher Replacement - 2032
Replace four 10 -row bleachers used in Centennial Park (softball and soccer).
Project Summaries Page 157
2018-2032 Capital Improvement
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CENTER PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE - DRAFT 10-2-2018
City of Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan 2040
INTRODUCTION
As a first -ring suburb and fully -developed City, Brooklyn Center benefits from a well-
established park and trail system. Natural features in the community, including the Mississippi
River, Single Creek, Palmer Lake, and Upper and Middle Twin Lakes, provide premier natural
areas, open space, and amenities for popular urban recreation. A 21 -mile trail system extends
the recreational opportunities and connects residential neighborhoods with parks and other
destinations.
Parks and trails are a valued asset to community. High interest and participation from residents
continues to justify the ongoing maintenance, management, and investment needed for high-
quality recreation, trail use, and park facilities in the City. To thoughtfully plan for the parks
and trails system, it is important to understand the changing characteristics of the City's
park and trail users, keep current on the existing system's conditions, and identify gaps and
opportunities for new parks, trails, or facilities that will benefit the City. The purpose of this
Chapter will review these features and context and provide recommendations for Brooklyn
Center's parks and trails system through 2040.
Growth and Demographics
The forecasted population in the community is expected to rise to approximately 2,250
households by 2040, which will alter the demands and needs from the City's parks and trails
system. Changing land use and redevelopment impacts areas of natural features and open
space. Some redevelopment may enhance and improve the quality of those features, such as
Shingle Creek which has been identified as impaired waters. Chapter 3 of this Plan discusses the
anticipated changed in land use and related demographics of the community. Parks are indicated
on Map 3-2. Future Land Use.
Association of Recreation Type and Age
A critical component to consider when planning for the future of parks and trails in
Brooklyn Center is the socio-economic and demographic trends that will impact the types
of improvements, development, and programming within the system that will best serve
the community for generations to come. A high-quality parks and trails system provides for
recreation and enjoyment of the outdoors with facilities and activities that appeal to all age
groups. It is important to offer a diverse mix and to understand that some park activities are
generally associated with specific age groups. Active recreation facilities, such as soccer fields
and playgrounds, are typically used by younger people and children while passive recreation
facilities, such as picnicking, walking, or fishing, are generally associated with adults and older
people.
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City of Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan 2040 i •.
The Background Report, contained in the Appendix, describes the City's current demographic
and socio-economic trends. Since 2010, the number of households with children in both
single -parent and married couple households has been growing significantly. The percentage of
households with children is now approaching 40%, which is well above the rate in Hennepin
County and the metro area in general. The trend among households without children is
conversely on the decline. The population is generally getting younger, likely due to a relatively
homogenous and affordable housing stock dominated by single-family residential uses. As the
City's residential make-up changes, it will be essential to understand who is moving into the
community and what the target market of redevelopment is so the parks and trails system can
expand and grow to meet needs of future residents.
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City of Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan 2040
THE EXISTING PARK SYSTEM
Brooklyn Center currently hosts 24 developed local parks, one regional park, 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 and
along the Mississippi River. 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 of the City parks are adjacent to schools or other open space. Popular Centennial Park
is adjacent to the Community Center and Civic Center and functions as a central hub for
recreation amenities in the City. Parks are generally distributed evenly throughout all areas of
the City, and the variety of recreational facilities available enable the park system to provide
recreation access to all residents. There is excellent coordination of programs and facilities
between parks and schools, and between parks, City and county facilities. The trail system links
parks, schools, and other activity centers.
Park and Open Space Classifications
The City's parks are classified according to a functional hierarchy that suggests the types of
facilities and development that are appropriate to each park. However, specific improvements
are individually tailored to each park based on neighborhood desires, historical presence of
certain types of facilities, proximity to other uses, and resources available.
The various types of parks are sited and designed to serve different needs and populations of
residents. It is a policy of the City to locate at least one park in each neighborhood that is
safely accessible to pedestrians—especially children—within a reasonable walking distance of
approximately one-quarter to one-half mile. At the other end of the spectrum, one or two larger
parks in the City aim to 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. This classification also incorporates regional parks, which
are not specifically managed by the City but should be considered for coordinated access
and related park and facility development. Map 6-1 illustrates the City's park locations and
classifications.
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City of Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan 2040 .��i
The Brooklyn Center Park system is therefore divided into the following broad categories, each
described in more depth to follow:
1. Regional Parks
2. Neighborhood Parks
3. Community Destination Parks
4. Special Use Parks and Open Spaces
Regional Parks
Regional parks in the Twin Cities metropolitan area usually contain a diverse mix of nature -
based resources, are typically 200-500 acres in size, and accommodate a variety of outdoor
recreation activities. These parks are often owned and managed by larger parks districts or
counties but coordination with local municipalities and local park systems is important to the
success of the broader metro area park systems.
The North Mississippi Regional Park (Regional Park) is the only regional park within Brooklyn
Center city boundaries and is managed by the Three Rivers Parks District; most of the property
is also owned by Three Rivers Park District. It is located east of the I-94/TH 252 alignment,
extending along the west bank of the Mississippi River from the City's south boundary at 53rd
Avenue north to the 1-694 crossing. The primary access to the Regional Park is at 57th Avenue
where a park drive leads north and a trailhead and wayfinding structures mark the park's main
feature: the corridor for the Mississippi River Trail (MRT)—a regional trail—which runs north/
south through the park adjacent to the Mississippi River. (Further information about the MRT
follows later in this Chapter.)
Other amenities in the Regional Park include a picnic area, fishing pier, and parking. The park
offers spectacular views of the Mississippi River and opportunities for watching wildlife. Trails
connect with Webber Parkway and commuter routes into downtown Minneapolis. The park is
adjacent to the North Mississippi Regional Park owned and operated by the Minneapolis Parks
and Recreation Board just south of the City, seamlessly extending the recreational use of both
jurisdiction's regional parks. Map 5-2 shows the Regional Park Map developed by Three Rivers
Park District. In addition, the Metropolitan Council provides information shown in Map 5-3
with relation to the provision of regional parks and trail accommodation in Brooklyn Center.
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Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood Parks include the following three types: 1) Play Lot; 2) Playground; 3) Playfield.
Play Lot
Play lots are the smallest unit of the park system both in terms
of size and area that they serve. The primary function of a play
lot is to provide play facilities for pre-school children who are
not conveniently served by larger parks or playgrounds. 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 within a'/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 and 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 complement the school facility if
intended to serve the same age group. Facilities and programs
of a neighborhood playground should be designed to meet the
particular requirements of each individual neighborhood. May include a larger play 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 1/ to 1h 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.
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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 11/z 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 Parks
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.
Community Destination Parks are intended to include costlier types of facilities, and each has
a distinct identity or theme. Central Park is the flagship park of the system, with substantial
improvements that serve the entire community. Evergreen Park focuses on team sports; Kylawn/
Arboretum Park builds on its nature areas of the Arboretum and the Preserve; West Palmer Park
is seen as a prime family picnic and outings area; and Grandview Park's focus is on youth and
winter recreation.
• Service Area: A neighborhood or quadrant of the City
• 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.
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Special Use Parks and Open Space
Special use parks and open spaces 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, and/or walking or biking paths.
Trails or greenways should connect with other components of the recreation system, schools,
community facilities, or neighborhoods.
Existing Parks Inventory
Existing parks are well -dispersed through the City of Brooklyn Center. Table 6-1. illustrates
the location and classification of each park in the City's system. In addition to parks, the City's
maintains several areas of open space, including the 65 -acre Centerbrook Municipal Golf
Course, Greenways along Shingle Creels Parkway, 69th Avenue, and 53rd Avenue, and several
properties serving as natural areas around Twin Lakes.
Parks Management
10 Management of the local park system is the responsibility of the City's Community Activities,
Recreation, and Services (CARS) department. Bi-yearly citizen surveys help inform the CARS
department on changing interestes and requests from area residents related to programming,
facilities, and park use. Input from these surveys is used to identify and prioritize projects in the
Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
Also informing parks use, development, and management is the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission which meets monthly and advises the City Council on parks and recreation issues
in Brooklyn Center.
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BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN TRAIL SYSTEM
The City's current bicycle and pedestrian trail system consists of a mix of sidewalks, paved off-
street trails, and some on -road bicycle lanes. Connection between neighborhoods and parks,
residents and city destinations, and local and regional facilities continues as a priority for the
development of the system. Three regional trails extend through the City further providing
connection within the community and to broader regional trail networks beyond. Map 6-4
illustrates the City's extensive trail network.
Regional Trails
Three regional trails provide a backbone of trail system within and through the City.
Local connection to these regional trails provides opportunity for extensive multi -modal
transportation for area residents. These trails tend to be paved road -separated facilities; most are
under the jurisdiction of Three Rivers Parks District with some portions managed by the City.
The three regional trails include: 1) Shingle Creek Regional Trail, 2) Twin Lakes Regional Trail,
and the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). Map 6-5 illustrates the regional trails in the City.
12 Shingle Creek Regional Trail
The City's bicycle and pedestrian trail system is anchored by the Shingle Creek Regional 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. The
north end of the trail circles Palmer Lake, and a portion of this trail section is maintained by
the City. Beyond Brooklyn Center, the regional trail travels from Minneapolis in the south
to Brooklyn Park in the north and connects to the Above the Falls Regional Park, Victory
Memorial Parkway Regional Trail, Twin Lakes Regional Trail and Rush Creek Regional Trail.
Twin Lakes Regional Trail
This regional trail travels through Brooklyn Center and Robbinsdale as it connects the
Mississippi River Trail (MRT), Shingle Creek Regional Trail, and Crystal Lake Regional Trail.
Its alignment utilizes a combination of paved road -separated trail and sidewalk. [confirm] The
City of Brooklyn Center's Pedestrian Bicycle and Trail Plan identifies proposed improvements to
the trail to eventually complete a connection between the Crystal Lake Regional Trail and MRT.
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Regional Trails (Parks Policy Plan)
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Mississippi River Trail and West Mississippi River Trail
The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) through Brooklyn Center is just a small segment of the
roughly 600 -mile long trail that travels through the state adjacent or near to the Mississippi
River, beginning at the headwaters in Itasca State Park. A portion of the trail in Brooklyn
Center is complete as a paved road -separated trail located within the North Mississippi Regional
Park. This segment—from 53rd Avenue to the I-694 crossing—is owned and managed by Three
Rivets Park District. A trailhead marker and wayfinding information is located next to the MRT
at 57th Avenue in the regional park. Map 5-7 shows the route of the MRT in Brooklyn Center
and Fridley, provided by the Minnesota DOT.
The trail portion managed by Three Rivers Park District currently travels east at I-694 to the
east side of the river, connecting with the segment in Fridley. It is the intent and goal of the
MRT and City to extend the trail along the west side of the river north in what will be known
as the West Mississippi River Regional Trail. A short gap in the road -separated facility currently
exists between I-694 and 66th Avenue. While this segment is signed with MRT markers, trail
users must travel within the road or along the sidewalk along Willow Lane. At 66th Avenue, a
paved road -separated trail navels north again; this segment is managed by the City.
A regional trail search corridor for the West Mississippi River Regional Trail is included in
the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan to travel through Dayton, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, and
Brooklyn Center as it connects Crow River Regional Trail Search Corridor, Elm Creek Park
Reserve, Rush Creek Regional Trail, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Twin Lakes Regional
Trail and North Mississippi Regional Park. Building on the planning process of the search
corridor, the Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners is in the process of finalizing a
master plan for the West Mississippi River Regional Trail at the time this Plan was complete.
The trail route celebrates the Mississippi River's significance within Hennepin County, traveling
approximately 20 miles adjacent to or near the river through northeastern Hennepin County. It
connects the communities of Dayton, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, and Brooklyn Center—with
the confluence of the Crow/Mississippi Rivers and the Minneapolis Grand Rounds as bookends
to the trail alignment. The West Mississippi River Regional Trail will link Coon Rapids Dam
and North Mississippi regional parks, and the Rush Creek, Medicine Lake and Twin Lakes
regional trails. Map 6-8 is excerpted from the regional trail master plan and illustrates the
MRT/West Mississippi River Regional Trail alignment through Brooklyn Center.
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City Trail Network
Beyond the largely north/south alignments of the City's regional trails, the City manages east/
west trails to link trails providing a connected network. East -west links include the 69th Avenue
greenway, the Freeway Boulevard/65th Avenue trail; and the 53`d Avenue greenway. Sidewalks
and other neighborhood trails complete the finer grain of the network and local trail system.
Map 6-9 illustrates existing trails in Brooklyn Center along with potential alignments of
proposed connections.
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Trail Issues
In 2014, the City conducted a thorough study of its pedestrian and bicycle system. The
Brooklyn Center Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan is the resulting document that addresses the issues,
gaps, and needs of the existing system. Through study and public engagement, the document
identifies gaps in the City's sidewalk, trail, and crossings systems for pedestrian and bicyclists.
Map 6-10 is taken from the study and highlights the locations of gaps identified in the study
process. The document also identifies other public needs for pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure,
including requests for improved lighting, availability of bicycle racks, wider trails, better -
maintained trail surfaces, winter snow removal, and added security. Information about ongoing
management and implementation of identified projects is contained in the pedestrian and
bicycle plan.
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PARKS & TRAILS — NEEDS, GOALS & POl ICffig
Identifying Needs
In an effort stay current with the needs of a changing community, the City conducts a citizen
survey to assess what residents want to see changed or improved with the area's parks and
recreation. These surveys are conducted every other year. Results influence projects the City
includes in the capital improvements plan (CIP) for parks. Examples of projects include
conversion of baseball fields to soccer fields, addition of nature trails, or replacement of
playground equipment. The last survey was completed in 2017. Primary desires expressed in this
survey include the addition of a splash pad, dog park, and indoor walking facility to the system.
Goals and Policies
In Chapter 2 of this Plan, the vision, goals and strategies outlines the goals for parks and
trails in Brooklyn Center. The City's primary goal is to provide a robust system of parks
and recreation that serves the diverse needs of community residents. Parks and trails are
important amenities to the quality of life within a community, and focus on their development,
enhancement, and integration with changing community environments is critical for the City's 21
future. Community input and engagement is a key piece of this focus.
IMPLEMENTATION
In Brooklyn Center, the City's public parks and recreation are the responsibility of the Public
Works department and under the direction of the Park & Recreation Commission. Together
these groups manage the planning and development of a Parks and Trails System that addresses
the ongoing management, maintenance, budgeting, programming and resourcing for parks
and trails. Projects and improvements for the system should be updated regularly, respond to
resident needs, and accommodate changing community demographics so all residents benefit
from access to outdoor recreation and natural areas. Further details about implementation is
included in Chapter 9 of this Plan.
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Capital Improvements
Park improvements included in the City's CIP address the construction of trails, shelters,
playground equipment, athletic field lighting and other facilities that enhance the general park
aesthetics and attract park usage by providing recreational facilities that meet community needs.
Funding of capital improvements to parks and trails comes from a combination of sources
including public utility funds, special assessments, and capital projects funds.
Until recently, capital improvements to parks 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 (CIP) for parks. The current CIP
includes the following park and trail projects planned for implementation in the year listed.
Further details can be found in the CIP Tables in the Appendix.
22 Centennial Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing, Basketball Court Project - 2018
• Bridge Rehabilitation (4 Bridges) - 2018
• Park Playground Equipment Replacement — 2019 through 2021
• Brooklyn Boulevard City Entrance Signs Rehabilitation - 2020
• West River Road, Arboretum, Freeway, Palmer Lake and Northport Trails
Reconstruction — 2022
• Evergreen Park Scoreboard Improvements - 2023
• Centennial Park Softball Field Improvements - 2024
• Park Name Sign Replacement - 2025
• Hockey Rink Rehabilitation/Replacements - 2026
• Irrigation Systems Rehabilitation/Replacements - 2026
• Softball/Baseball Fence Replacement - 2027
• 69th Avenue Trail Reconstruction — 2027
• 69th Avenue Landscape Rehabilitation - 2027
• Park Trail and Parking Lot Lighting Improvements - 2028
• Park Bleacher Replacement - 2031
• Park Bleacher Replacement - 2032
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