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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 10-15 PRAAGENDA Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission Tuesday, October 15, 2019 6:30 p.m., Community Center, Room #221 1. Call to Order 6: 30 p. m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval ofAgenda 4. Approval of Minutes- September 17, 2019 S. City Council Liaison Report 6. New Business * Dog Park- Survey Results * Playground Replacement- Schedules/Citizen Involvement 7. Unfinished Business * 2020-2034 Parks Capital Improvements Plan- City Council Recommendation * Commissioner Witalka Memorial Plaque- Potential Locations * Recycling in the Parks- Update 8. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda November 19, 2019 9. 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 17, 2019 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 and Thorbus were present. Also present was Community Activities, Recreation & Services Director Jim Glasoe. Councilmember Graves arrived following the Happy Hollow neighborhood meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sorenson asked if there were any additions or changes to the proposed agenda. By consensus, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — May 21, 2019 There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2019 meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Graves invited the Commissioners to take part in the September 19th Opportunity Site "Open House" that was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Brookdale Library. Councilmember Graves reported the City Council had reached consensus on a preliminary 2020 budget levy increase of approximately 5.87%. Councilmember Graves noted that cost of living increases for current staff was almost four percent and that the City Council wanted to include some new initiatives. Commissioner Ebert asked if the City Council considered the Police Departments request for additional officers. Councilmember Graves responded that each of the departments was asked to prioritize expenditure increases and the Police had prioritized other items ahead of the additional officers. Commissioners asked about "affordable housing" as part of the Opportunity Site Development. Councilmember Graves responded that multiple housing types were being considered as part of the development, but noted subsidized housing was not included in the planned improvements 2020-2034 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN CARS Director Glasoe reviewed the proposed 2020-2034 Parks Capital Improvements Plan. Mr. Glasoe described the proposed projects and their timing. CARS Director Glasoe reported he would be looking for a specific recommendation on the CIP parks' plan at the October meeting, but noted he would be happy to answer any questions regarding the planned improvements, or take comments regarding potential additions to the plan. Chair Sorenson asked about the schedule of which playgrounds were to be completed. CARS Director Glasoe responded that he believed Northport was the only park scheduled for this year, but would request a priority schedule from new Steers and Parks Maintenance Supervisor Pete Moen. Commissioner Eber asked about the potential for a splash pad amenity and shared some examples. The Commission discussed the idea. CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission that this item would be placed on the October agenda for a recommendation. CENTENNIAL PARK- MN DOT STORM WATER SEDIMENT STORAGE CARS Director Glasoe shared with the Commission a request from MN DOT to use the former tennis court area of Centennial Park as temporary storage of storm water pond sedimentation materials. Mr. Glasoe noted the plan was to pump the pond sediment into geotextile bags that allowed the water to drain out, but keep the sediment contained. CARS Director Glasoe added the plan was to conduct the pumping yet this year, and then remove the bags next spring. By consensus the Commission was supportive of the plan. COMMISSIONER WITALKA-MEMORIAL PLAQUE REQUEST CARS Director reported he had received a request from the son of Commissioner Witalka asking about options for a memorial plaque for his father. Mr. Glasoe noted the city did not have a formal policy/procedure regarding this type of request, but that he would like to recognize Commissioner Witalka's service. After some discussion, Commissioner Bonovsky offered to identify options for a plaque placement and report back at a future meeting. COMMISSIONER DALTON -RECYCLING IN THE PARKS UPDATE/SUGGESTIONS Commissioner Dalton reported that she and her husband had conducted an informal "audit" of recycling container usage in the parks and had identified some suggestions for improvements. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that staff had received the written suggestions and were evaluating options that would improve usage. The Commission spent considerable time discussing the issues, but took no formal action. COMMISSIONER EBERT REQUEST -BASKETBALL COURT INVENTORY Commissioner Ebert reported she had spent considerable time at various parks this past summer and shared a list of suggested improvements. CARS Director Glasoe noted he would forward the list to Public Works for consideration and/or implementation FREEWAY PARK- MASTER PLANNING UPDATE CARS Director Glasoe reported that negotiations with the Mound Cemetery Board were on- going and that the Cemetery Board had agreed in principle to convey a small portion of the cemetery to the city, in exchange for City vacating the current lease. Mr. Glasoe noted the attorneys were working on a Memorandum of Understanding laying out all of the specifics. OPPORTUNITY SITE- UPDATE CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission of the planned Opportunity Site "Open House" Meeting on September 19th and encouraged their attendance. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was set for October 15th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED A motion was made by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Bonovsky to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 10/8/2019 City of Brooklyn Center Dog Park City of Brooklyn Center Dog Park - SurveyMonkey Dashboard Create your own surveys for free SIGN UP FREE City of Brooklyn Center Dog Park Are you a resident of Brooklyn Center? Answered: 55 Skipped:0 Yes No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% City of Brooklyn Center Dog Park How many dogs live in your household? Answered: 55 Skipped:0 None 1'' 2 9 3+ i Are you a resident of Brooklyn Center? Answered: 55 Skipped:0 Yes No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% City of Brooklyn Center Dog Park How often do you visit dog parks? 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Talk to Jim Soderberg to find out how good it is for dogs and owners Please, please please create a dogpark. We need onel I've never been to one, but I'm one individual that brought it to CARS. I'd support one in our city, but haven't ventured to other cities. Thanks for the survey. Humans must be accountable for their dogs at all times. They must clean up after their dog. If their dog causes trouble, thev City of Brooklyn Center Dog Park 7 (0) Dashboard Share Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/stories/SM-WW23WHV' https://www.surveymonkey.com/stories/SM-WW23WHV7/ ' 3/3 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. 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 along 65th Avenue between Cahlander Park and Shingle Creek is deteriorating. A pipe joint repair project was completed in the 1990's. The storm sewer will need to be evaluated and rehabilitated. Park and Trail Improvements Shingle Creek Bridge Rehabilitation (2 Bridges) - 2020 Proposed bridge rehabilitation including concrete deck sealing, miscellaneous concrete repair and railing repair/painting to the two Shingle Creek Parkway bridges spanning Shingle Creek. Brooklyn Boulevard City Entrance Signs Rehabilitation - 2020 Proposed improvement includes replacing the entrance sign located along Brooklyn Boulevard at the Brooklyn Park border to match the entrance monument sign at the Minneapolis border that was installed in 2019 with the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor project. Park Playground Equipment Replacement — 2020 through 2022 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. 2020: Freeway, Northport, Centennial West, Orchard, Firehouse and Lions Parks. 2021: 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 2020-2022 with each being a two year project (purchase in 2019, build in 2020 etc. for three years). Miscellaneous Park Parking Lot Mill and Overlay - 2022 This project includes performing a 1.5" mill and overlay on the parking lots of Orchard Lane Park, Palmer Lake Park, East Palmer Park and the northwest parking lot of Northport Park. An evaluation of the curb and gutter will be performed for each parking lot to include miscellaneous curb replacements and pedestrian curb ramps will also be updated to current standards as needed. Replacement of the trail from the Palmer Lake parking lot to the Lake will also be included with this project. West River Road, Arboretum, Freeway, Palmer Lake and Northport Trails Replacements - 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 Project Summaries Page 156 2020-2034 Capital Improvement Program 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 69th 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. 69th Avenue Trail Reconstruction — 2027 Replace the trail system along 69th Avenue from Brooklyn Boulevard to West Palmer Lake Drive. A nine - foot wide trail section is proposed. 69th Avenue Landscape Rehabilitation - 2027 Proposed construction would include irrigation updates and replacing the landscape plantings and sod along 69th 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 poles, new wire in conduit in the following parks: Evergreen, Bellvue, Lions, Centennial East and Centennial West. Work would also 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. Project Summaries Page 157 2020-2034 Capital Improvement Program Park Bleacher Replacement - 2032 Replace four 10 -row bleachers used in Centennial Park (softball and soccer). Evergreen Park Football/Soccer Field Improvements - 2033 Proposed improvements around the soccer/football field include fence replacement, evaluation of the bleachers for replacement and miscellaneous improvements to the announcers/scorers booth. Aesthetic improvements around the field will include replacement of trees and shrubs that are impacted by the fence replacement as needed. Miscellaneous Projects and Improvements Fie Lake Road at Xerxes Avenue Traffic Signal ADA Upgrades - 2020 proposed project includes ADA upgrades and crosswalk enhances at the intersection of ,Road and Xerxes Avenue. This is a joint project Nvith Hennepin County. rine Equipment Project - 2020 lThe City of Brooklyn Center purchases brine for pre -wetting from the City of Brooklyn Park. This pose ogistical challenges as the City of Brooklyn Center must puesrchase and transport the brine to its faculti sF he City of Brooklyn Center also needs to plan well in advance with the City of Brooklyn Park to ensure ufficient brine is on hand for upcoming and future storms for both Cities. The proposed project includes purchasing brine making equipment that would help Brooklyn Center to efficiently make brine for the City and allows for greater flexibility in pre -wetting options, This will also help the City to coir to focus Oil ssri6e within the N oviding 4.en 1 gfto Miscellaneous Retaining Wall Replacements - 2020 The proposed project includes replacing the retaining wall at the Lilac Drive curve just south of County Road 57 at 2121 Lilac Drive with wet cast stone retaining wall and replacing the retaining walls located at the south end of Azelia Avenue (dead end turnaround location) with wet cast stone retaining walls. The project also includes replacing the retaining walls at Northport Drive/Bass Lake Road and also in front of Mound Cemetery with a keystone type retaining wall. Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Projects 8, 9 and 10 (Bass Lake Road to Interstate 94) - 2021 The proposed Brooklyn Boulevard reconstruction/modernization project will improve roadway safety, enhance traffic operations, reduce access points and provide improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities for a 0.8 -mile segment of the corridor in Brooklyn Center between Bass Lake Road (County Road 10) and Interstate 94. The project will enhance bicycle and pedestrian travel by adding a trail, improving sidewalks, transit stops, adding streetscaping and landscaping and improving the functionality of intersections with modified turn lanes and access control throughout the corridor. Overhead utilities will be moved underground. The City completed the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Study in 2013 to guide the reconstruction and redevelopment of this corridor. This project consists of Project Nos. 8, 9 and 10 from the Corridor Study. The funding partnership and proportions are to be determined in the future but are anticipated to include federal funding, Hennepin County funding, and City funding. TH 252/66 1h Avenue Interchange and 70th Avenue Pedestrian Overpass - 2023 The proposed interchange and overpass project will improve roadway safety, enhance traffic operations, reduce access points and provide improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities, converting the southerly portion of TH 252 to a freeway. The City completed the TH 252 Feasibility Study in 2016 to guide converting this corridor to a freeway. The funding partnership and proportions are to be determined in the future but are anticipated to include federal funding, City funding and other regional legislative funding. Emergency Responder Radio Replacement (Police/Fire/PW) - 2028 The emergency responder radios were all replaced in 2017. This project cost includes the full replacement of emergency responder radios within the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments. Project Summaries Page 158 2020-2034 Capital Improvement Program