HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.12.23 Parks and Rec Packet
Meeng Locaon:
Farmington C ity H all
430 T hird Street
Farmington, M N 55024
PA R K S A ND R E C R E AT I O N R E G U L A R M E E T I N G A G E N DA
A pril 12, 2023
7:00 PM
1.C all M eeng to O rder
2.A pprove M eeng A genda
3.A pprove M eeng M inutes
(a)A pprove M arch 8, 2023 M eeng Minutes
4.P resentaons
(a)P ublic C omments
(b)City Budget and F unding S ources P res entaon
5.B usiness I tems
(a)Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion G roup P hoto
(b)Fall Food Truck Event with Empire Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion
6.D iscussion I tems
(a)Review C ity P roperty Naming Policy
(b)Review J oint Work S es s ion w ith City Council and P lanning C ommis s ion
(c)Jim Bell Park and P reserve M aster P lan & Park S ys tem A nalys is
(d)Review 2023 Work P lan P rogress
7.C ommission Roundtable
(a)Round Table Format
8.S taff Report/Updates
(a)I nformaonal Updates
9.M eeng A genda Topics
(a)Pos s ible I tems for M ay 10, 2023 M eeng A genda
10.A djournment
"The F armington Parks and Recreaon A dvisory C ommission's mission is to advise and make
recommendaons to the F armington C ity C ouncil concerning the comprehensive planning of the C ity
parks, trails, open space, recreaon facilies and recreaon programs."
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:A pprove M arch 8, 2023 M eeng Minutes
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
A%ached are the dra& minutes from the park and recreaon commis s ion’s March 8, 2023 meeng.
Commission members are as ked to review the minutes and provide any correcons or addions that are
needed at the meeng.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material Draft March 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes from the March 8, 2023 Regular Meeting
Members Present: Katharine Caron, Ashley Crabtree, Katie Putt, and David McMillen
Members Absent: Megan Merricks
Other’s Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire,
Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck, and Recreation Supervisor Emilee Shearer
I. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Putt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present.
II. Approval of March 8, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Moved by Caron and seconded by Crabtree to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF).
Motion carried.
III. Approval of February 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by McMillen and seconded by Crabtree to approve the meeting minutes with no revisions. APIF.
Motion carried.
IV. Presentations
A. Public Comments
There were no public comments shared at the meeting.
B. Parks and Recreation Department 2022 Annual Report
Parks and Facilities Supervisor Pire, Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck, and Recreation Supervisor
Shearer presented the 2022 annual report. McMillen thanked staff for the presentation and
thought the format was easy to understand and navigate. Crabtree asked if the department was
fully staffed. Director Omlid said we are fully staffed now, but the Arena and Parks Maintenance
Worker is retiring April 28. Interviews are Monday for this position. Crabtree mentioned staff
has been doing a good job plowing the trails. It was asked if all parks are adopted. Jim Bell Park
and Preserve was recently adopted, so have five park remaining to adopt including Prairie Pines.
Crabtree inquired how archery was going. Recreation Supervisor Shearer stated she met with
one of the archery instructors from Lakeville and he is interested in teaching in Farmington. The
equipment investment is approximately $4,000, so looking for grants to apply for.
V. Business Items
A. Parks and Facilities Tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council
Director Omlid provided an overview of the parks and facilities tour with the Rambling River
Center Advisory Board and City Council. The Rambling River Center Advisory Board at its
February 13, 2023 meeting discussed the tour and preferred to have it August 23 or 30. Director
Omlid discussed with City Administrator Gorski and the preferred date is August 30. Moved by
Caron and seconded by McMillen for the parks and facilities tour with the Rambling River Center
Advisory Board and City Council to be Wednesday, August 30 at 6 p.m. APIF. Motion carried.
VI. Discussion Items
A. Fall Food Truck Event with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission
Director Omlid provided an overview of the fall food truck event with Empire Parks and
Recreation Commission. The Farmington High School Homecoming week won’t be set until
sometime in May when the Minnesota State High School League releases the football
schedule for the next two years. There was discussion if waiting until May would be too late
to secure food trucks. The consensus was Friday, September 8 at Stelzel Ball Fields in
Empire was the best option. Director Omlid will reach out to the City of Empire regarding
the date and will bring the information to the April meeting. There was discussion regarding
incorporating a food drive for the food shelf into the event.
B. Bike Pedestrian Plan Priorities
Director Omlid reviewed the bike plan priorities completed in 2022 and items staff is
currently working on including Safe Routes to School Plans and partnering with Dakota
County to hire a consultant to develop 30% design plans for the trail gap on the west side of
Pilot Knob Road and a trail on the east side of Pilot Knob Road from CSAH 50 to CR 64 (195th
St.). Commissioner Crabtree recommended to wait on identifying priorities until the results
of the Pavement Condition Index ratings of the trail segments are completed, which is by
July 15, 2023. Commissioners Caron, Putt, and McMillen agreed with this approach.
C. Review 2023 Work Plan Progress
Chair Putt reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives of the 2023 work plan.
VII. Commission Roundtable
Crabtree: Didn’t have anything to share.
Caron: Didn’t have anything to share.
Putt: Mentioned the snow pile on the corner of Pilot Knob Road and 203rd Street is too high to see
around the corner for oncoming traffic. Asked whose responsibility it is to move the snow. Feedback
was it is Dakota County’s responsibility.
McMillen: Asked when the Arts and Crafts Fundraiser for the Rambling River Center is. It is Saturday,
May 6 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Schmitz-Maki Arena.
Merricks: N/A
VIII. Staff Report/Updates
Director Omlid provided information on the following:
A. Park Dedication Study
The park dedication study was approved by city council. HKGi will be leading the study. The
first work session with parks and recreation, planning commission, and city council is April 3 at 5
p.m. at City Hall.
B. Rambling River Park Master Plan
At their meeting Monday, city council approved the Professional Services Agreement with HKGi
to develop an updated master plan for Rambling River Park. The public engagement plan
includes meetings with stakeholders (Dakota County, Farmington Area Veteran’s Memorial
Committee, Farmington School District, baseball and softball organizations, and skateboard
community) and residents (survey and open house at Rambling River Park). The plan is to be
completed by September 30.
C. Emerald Ash Borer in Parks
The Natural Resource Specialist applied for a MN DNR Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) grant for the
parks. The maximum award is $50,000 through a competitive grant application process. The
request was $42,000 to remove park ash trees and replant a diverse mix of tree species by
spring 2025. EAB was discussed at the city council work session Monday. Staff was to
determine approximately how many ash trees are along the trails.
D. Economic Development Initiative – Community Project Funding
Staff met with Dakota County CDA regarding them completing the Environmental Review (ER).
No money from the grant can be spent until the ER is completed. The CDA thought they could
do this in late April / early May and it would take about one month to complete. Staff is waiting
to hear from the CDA on the cost to do the ER; grant funding can be used to pay for this.
E. Fiber Projects in Parks
Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) is coming to Farmington. They agreed to run fiber
to the parks, which includes free WiFi. The cost per WiFi location will be $10 a month. The city
is responsible to provide electricity and a pole to mount the equipment including a security
camera and light.
F. Shade Structure for Flagstaff Meadows Park
In 2019, a shelter was installed at Prairie Pines Park with the shelter costing $20,300 and
installation for $14,700 for a total of $35,000. A quote for the same shelter for Flagstaff
Meadows Park is $38,270 for the shelter and installation it $26,940 for a total of $65,210. Staff
received two quotes for shade structures with custom sails that would provide shade for four
and six picnic tables. The shade structures with installation are $52,295.40 and $56,098.21
respectively. Staff is waiting on a quote for shade structures from a third vendor.
IX. Meeting Agenda Topics
The following items were tentatively identified by the commission for its April 12, 2023 meeting agenda:
1. City Property Naming Policy
2. Fall Food Truck Event with City of Empire Parks and Recreation Commission
3. 2024 – 2028 Capital Improvement Fund for Park Improvement Fund
X. Adjournment
Moved by McMillen and seconded by Crabtree to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellee Omlid
Parks & Recreation Director and Recording Secretary
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:P ublic C omments
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
This agenda item allows the public to s peak to commission members about any item that is not on the
agenda. W hen s peaking to the commission it mus t be in a res pec(ul and non-threatening manner.
A nyone w is hing to provide public comments mus t provide their name and addres s for the record. P ublic
comments shall not exceed five minutes.
The commission will not respond to the comments and a formal w ri.en res pons e will be s ent prior to the
next commission meeng to the person who made the public comments . U nder no circums tances w ill
any formal acon be taken on the public comments that are provided to the commis s ion.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:City Budget and F unding S ources P res entaon
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
F inance D irector Chris Regis w ill be in a'endance to present informaon on the city ’s budget and funding
s ources . I ncluded in the packet is the 2023 C ity of Farmington budget.
Commission members are as ked to listen to the presentaon and as k any ques ons they have.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material 2023 City of Farmington Budget
Table of Contents
City of Farmington 2023
Letter of Transmittal .................................................................................. 3
Organizational Chart ................................................................................ 4
Fund Structure Chart ............................................................................... 5
Governing Body & Council Priorities ..................................................... 6
Budget Overview ....................................................................................... 7
Revenue Sources & Expenditures ........................................................ 8
Fund Types .............................................................................................. 9
Total City Budget (2023) ........................................................................ 10
General Fund - Revenues........................................................................ 11
General Fund - Expenditures ................................................................. 12
Special Revenue........................................................................................ 13
Debt Service Funds .................................................................................. 14
Capital Project Funds ................................................................................ 15
Enterprise Funds ....................................................................................... 16
Internal Service Funds ............................................................................. 17
Conclusion ................................................................................................. 18
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
December 5, 2022
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council:
We are pleased to submit the City of Farmington 2023 Budget. This budget provides the city council and
residents with a balanced General Fund budget and a sound financial plan that maintains core
service levels, while remaining responsive to the financial concerns of Farmington taxpayers.
The budget is a comprehensive document based on current city operations, services and the city
council’s policies and goals. Work began on the 2023 budget in April of 2022. During 2022, the city
council had multiple discussions to determine 2023 priorities and to develop a budget that meets its
goals, maintains core services and is sensitive to tax impacts.
Pursuant to State law, the City Council must certify the new budget and the revenue required to be
raised by ad valorem tax levy to the County Auditor. The deadline for the certification is December 30,
2022. A proposed 2023 tax levy must be submitted to the County Auditor on or before September 30,
2022. Any amendments to the proposed budget, which would increase the property tax levy, must be
made prior to the September 30, 2022 proposed levy certification deadline. No increases in the tax levy
are permissible after that date, only reductions.
The budget as prepared includes budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service
Funds, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds. A diagram of the fund
structure is included within this document, along with an administrative organizational chart which
summarizes all departments and divisions in the City. Finally, in preparing the 2023 budget, the three
council priorities were an integral part of that preparation. These priorities are:
•Business Growth
•Community Engagement
•Infrastructure Support
Therefore, the 2023 City of Farmington budget and tax levy is expected to increase by 5.96% from the
2022 tax levy. Contributing to the levy increase is the addition of three unbudgeted positions in 2022
(two park maintenance workers and a building inspector) and three positions in 2023 (two police
officers and a community development specialist), a reduction of Local Government Aid revenues, the
ongoing maintenance and replacement of infrastructure, debt service, and costs for continuing to
provide quality services to our residents. Finally, it ensures that the city can maintain service levels as
the community grows and that it invests in the capital needs required by growing community.
A review and approval of preliminary property tax levy and budget was held on September 19, 2022.
The Truth in Taxation public input session was held December 5, 2022. The city council adopted the
2023 budget and tax levy on December 5, 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Gorski, Administrator
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Recreation Community
Administration Finance Public Safety Public Works Services Development
Police Recreation
Finance Administration Engineering Administration
Human Risk Patrol Rambling Building
Resources Manangement Services River Center Inspections
Utility Investigation Recreation
Elections Billing Services Programs EDA
Emergency Natural
Communications Management
Water
City Hall Utility
Information Sewer
Technology Utility
Liquor Stormwater
Operations Utility
Insurance Fleet
Snow
Removal
Resources
Zoning
City Administrator City Attorney
Fire
Planning &
Park
Maintenance
Ice
Arena
Street
Maintenance
Citizens of Farmingtion
City Council
Legislative
Organization Chart
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GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
General Fund Special Revenue Debt Service Capital
Funds Funds Project Funds
Economic Development 2005C Storm
Authority Water Trunk Loan
Dakota 2015A G.O.Cable
Broadband Street Recon. Bonds Fund
TIF - Trident 2016A G.O.Road &
Housing Imp Ref Bonds Bridge
Police 2016B G.O. Cap Fire Capital
Imp Ref Bonds
Park 2019A G.O.
Improvement
Ice
CITY OF FARMINGTON - FUND STRUCTURE
Sewer Trunk
Fund
Arena
Projects
Projects
Storm Water
Trunk
Recreation
Capital Projects
Private Capital2022A G.O.
Bonds
Internal Service Funds
Donations
Street Recon. Bonds
2020 G.O.Equipment
Certificates
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Maintenance
Building
Maintenance
Permanent Improv.
Revolving Fund
Water
Trunk
General Capital
Equipment
Expense
Street
Maintenance
Trail
Liquor Employee
Property &Sewer
Solid
Storm
Street
Enterprise Funds
Information
Technology
Fleet
Liability
Light
Water
Water
Waste
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Governing Body
The City of Farmington operates under the state of Minnesota Statutory Plan A form of government
with a mayor-council form of organization. The governing City Council, consisting of the mayor and four
councilmembers is elected at large and on a nonpartisan basis. Terms of office are staggard four-year
terms, with elections held in each even-numbered year.
The City Council is responsible for, among other things, passing ordinances, adopting the budget,
appointing members to the various commissions, and hiring the city administrator, heads of various
departments, and city employees. The city administrator is responsible for carrying out the policies and
ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City’s government, and
the heads of various departments and city employees.
Joshua Hoyt
Mayor
Term Ends December 2024
Katie Porter Steve Wilson
At large council member At large council member
Term ends December 2024 Term ends December 2024
Nick Lien
At large council member
Holly Bernatz
At large council member
Term ends December 2026 Term end December 2026
Council Priorities
The Farmington City Council has established the following priorities that are in the
best long term interest of the city.
Business Growth - It helps provide more amenities to residents and increase
and diversify our tax base.
Community Engagement - Engage residents to gather input, provide updates
and work to encourage positive promotion of our community.
Infrastructure Support - Work to proactively improve and maintain the
infrastructure systems throughout the community.
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Propose
Budget Overview
The City of Farmington has developed a comprehensive budget that encompasses city council
priorities, maintains current service levels and invests in infrastructure. Property taxes support
approximately 77% of the annual general fund budget; and, in order to meet the objectives
above, the overall city budget includes a 5.96% property tax increase in 2023.
The 2023 Budget requires $16,884,783 for operations within the General Fund to continue at
existing service levels and includes the best information available regarding inflationary factors,
union contract settlements and anticipated maintenance and equipment needs. Each budget year
is impacted by inflation, state and local policy changes as well as the economy. The remainder
of the budget document provides details about property taxes, property tax
impacts to the community and details of each budget.
Property taxes are levied for the purposes of providing services to the community, provide debt
service and supporting infrastructure needs.
The following information shows the property tax levy from 2021 – 2023.
2022 2023
2021 2022 Increase 2022 % 2023 Increase 2023 %
Adopted Adopted (Decrease) Change Adopted (Decrease) Change
General Levy 10,534,120 12,118,136 1,584,016 15.04% 13,087,930 969,794 8.00%
Debt Service Levy 3,012,393 2,265,788 (746,605) (24.78%) 2,069,565 (196,223) (8.66%)
Total Levy 13,546,513 14,383,924 837,411 6.18% 15,157,495 773,571 5.38%
Less: Fiscal Disparities 2,277,659 2,351,400 73,741 3.24% 2,407,636 56,236 2.39%
Local Levy 11,268,854 12,032,524 763,670 6.78% 12,749,859 717,335 5.96%
The following table represents the estimated city tax impact based on annual average market values
from pay 2020 to pay 2023.
Average City
Payable Market $ % Portion $ %
Year Value Change Change Of Taxes Change Change
2020 254,259 17,351 7.32 $1,296 8 0.61
2021 270,709 16,420 6.46 $1,333 37 2.86
2022 280,570 9,861 3.64 $1,420 87 6.53
2023 341,851 61,281 21.84 $1,467 47 2.10
The average Farmington home (valued at $341,851) will see a city tax increase of $47 or
3.30%. Specific homes may be higher or lower depending on shifts in valuation.
As budgets are being developed, it is important to review the history of property tax revenue as this is the
primary revenue source for the general fund.
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Adopted
Proposed
The following information provides data to better understand how the General Fund (operating
budget) is funded and where these resources are allocated.
Taxes Intergovernmental Charges and fees Other Transfers In
2020 $10,244,358 $2,261,674 $1,174,067 $183,386 $1,307,570
2021 $10,555,568 $963,762 $1,600,437 $36,815 $1,379,689
2022 $12,118,136 $672,087 $1,389,160 $122,478 $1,427,858
2023 $13,087,930 $623,320 $1,576,389 $99,410 $1,497,734
$-
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
Revenue Sources
General Government Public Safety Community Development Public Works Recreation Transfers Out
2020 $2,142,766 $6,093,688 $977,193 $2,060,137 $1,145,171 $2,421,304
2021 $2,060,891 $6,411,908 $1,010,947 $2,022,641 $1,303,041 $1,002,426
2022 $2,365,620 $6,872,456 $1,059,182 $2,460,115 $1,329,737 $1,642,609
2023 $2,454,665 $7,406,575 $1,191,555 $2,579,471 $1,610,495 $1,642,022
$-
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
Expenditures
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Fund Types
The City of Farmington classifies funds into six types: General Fund, Special Revenue Funds,
Debt Service Funds, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds.
General Fund
As the primary operating fund, the General Fund records all revenues and expenditures that
are not assigned to another fund. The fund provides the resources to sustain the daily activities
for administrative and operating expenses for general government, police, fire, public
works, recreation, and community development expenditures. The fund has more diverse
revenue sources than other funds, including property taxes, licenses, permits, fines and forfeits,
intergovernmental revenue (grants), service charges, and investment interest. The General Fund
budget can be found on pages 11–12.
Special Revenue Funds
Certain activities are established or designated by statute, charter or ordinance with defined
revenue sources for a specific and restricted purpose. Budgeted funds include the Economic
Development Authority, Trident Housing tax increment district, Park Improvement, and the city’s Ice
Arena. Special Revenue Fund budgets can be found on page 13.
Debt Service Funds
Established to account for the payment (from taxes, special assessments and other sources) of
interest and principal on long-term debt. The debt schedule and information regarding city bonds
may be found on page 14.
Capital Project Funds
While Capital Project Funds are maintained to account for financial resources that are
restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditures for capital outlays. Projects are financed
through the issuance of debt, special assessments, dedicated fees, and intergovernmental aids or
grants. Capital Project Fund budgets can be found on page 15.
Enterprise Funds
Established to account for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of activities that are self-
supporting such as city liquor operations, water and sewer service, storm drainage, and street
lights. User fees predominantly support the operations of these funds. Enterprise fund budgets
can be found on page 16.
Internal Service Funds
These funds are established to account for the financing of goods and services provided to
city departments on a reimbursement basis. The city maintains Internal Service Funds for fleet,
information technology, employee expense, and property and liability insurance. Internal Service
Fund budgets can be found on page 17.
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Total City Budget 2023
The total city budget as shown below is the combined budgets of all parts of the organization.
General
Special
Revenue
Debt
Service
Capital
Projects Enterprise
Internal
Service
2023 Total
Budget
Financial Sources
Property Taxes $13,087,930 $146,210 $2,069,565 $- $- $- $15,303,705
Licenses & Permits 915,470 - - - - -915,470
Intergovernmental 623,320 - - 697,000 - - 1,320,320
Charges for Services 605,919 426,000 -592,000 13,025,027 3,909,629 18,558,575
Special Assessments - - 237,300 -- - 237,300
Fines and Forfeitures 55,000 - - -- -55,000
Miscellaneous 99,410 269,893 7,800 68,400 372,900 13,600 832,003
Other Financing Sources 1,497,734 150,000 -7,566,000 -35,022 9,248,756
Total $16,884,783 $992,103 $2,314,665 $8,923,400 $13,397,927 $3,958,251 $46,471,129
Financial Uses
General Government $2,454,665 $383,832 $- $606,744 $- $- $3,445,241
Police 5,664,569 2,000 -164,408 - - 5,830,977
Fire 1,742,006 - - -- -1,742,006
Community Development 1,191,555 - - - - -1,191,555
Public Works 2,579,471 - - 7,390,400 - - 9,969,871
Parks and Recreation 1,610,495 815,357 -272,920 - - 2,698,772
Enterprise Funds - - --12,153,090 -12,153,090
Internal Service Funds - - ---4,389,399 4,389,399
Other Financing Uses 1,642,022 -166,000 -3,866,734 -5,674,756
Debt Service
Principal - - 1,625,000 - - - 1,625,000
Interest and Fiscal Fees - - 379,356 - - - 379,356
Total $16.884.783 $1,201,189 $2,170,356 $8,434,472 $16,019,824 $4,389,399 $49,100,023
Net Change in fund
Balances or net position $- $(209,086) $144,309 $488,928 $(2,621,897) $(431,148) $(2,628,894)
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roposed
Budget
General Fund - Revenues
The General Fund budget for 2023 reflects an overall increase in revenue and expenditures of
7.34% respectively. Outlined below is a summary of budgeted revenues along with the major
changes in 2023 revenue when compared to 2022.
2021
Actual
2022
Adopted
2023
Adopted
Revenues and other financing sources
Revenues
Property Taxes $10,555,568 $12,118,136 $13,087,930
Licenses and Permits 789,964 736,700 915,470
Intergovernmental 963,762 672,087 623,320
Charges for Services 758,133 602,460 605,919
Fines and Forfeits 52,340 50,000 55,000
Interest Income (Charges) (23,493) 41,600 51,000
Miscellaneous 60,308 80,878 48,410
Other Financing Sources
Transfers In 1,379,689 1,427,858 1,497,734
Total Revenues and other financing
Sources $14,536,271 $15,729,719 $16,884,783
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Proposed
General Fund - Expenditures
Outlined below is a summary of 2023 budgeted expenditures when compared to the 2022
adopted budget and 2021 actual.
2021
Actual
2022
Adopted
2023
Adopted
Expenditures
General Government
Legislative $80,965 $87,259 $110,262
Administration 398,691 469,641 528,826
Elections 1,962 47,948 10,000
Communications 106,734 132,916 134,785
City Hall 347,353 361,485 375,650
Human Resources 328,010 402,112 401,235
Dakota Broadband 30,884 45,500 45,500
Finance 597,972 648,309 658,857
Risk Management 168,320 170,450 189,550
Total General Government 2,060,891 2,365,620 2,454,665
Public Safety
Police Administration 1,170,021 1,356,642 1,382,034
Patrol Services 2,758,510 2,929,249 3,228,428
Investigations 949,744 974,019 1,032,707
Emergency Management 17,063 19,900 21,400
Total Public Safety 4,895,338 5,279,810 5,664,569
Fire 1,516,570 1,592,646 1,742,006
Total Fire 1,516,570 1,592,646 1,742,006
Community Development
Planning & Zoning 558,035 624,475 554,687
Inspections 452,912 434,707 636,868
Total Community Development 1,010,947 1,059,182 1,191,555
Public Works
Engineering 633,403 725,816 720,613
Natural Resources 34,567 124,595 142,284
Street Maintenance 1,144,208 1,358,489 1,436,409
Snow Removal 210,463 251,215 280,165
Total Public Works 2,022,641 2,460,115 2,579,471
Parks and Recreation
Park Maintenance 743,692 677,974 979,476
Rambling River Center 160,928 227,731 204,199
Parks and Recreation Administration 296,423 324,745 315,130
Recreation Programs 101,997 99,287 111,690
Total Recreation Services 1,303,040 1,329,737 1,610,495
Other Financing Uses
Transfers Out 1,002,426 1,642,609 1,642,022
Total Expenditures and Other
Financing Uses $13,811,853 $15,729,719 $16,884,783
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Special Revenue Funds
The city and its Economic Development Authority have one Tax Increment Financing District (TIF),
the Trident Housing tax increment property that will expire at the end of 2043. As part of this TIF
district there is a tax increment revenue note payable to the developer of the property. In addition to the EDA
and the TIF Trident funds, the city maintains four additional special revenues funds as noted below.
EDA
Dakota
Broadband
TIF
Trident
Police
Donations
Park
Improvement
Ice
Arena Total
Revenues
Property Taxes $- $- $146,210 $- $- $- $146,210
Charges for Service - - - - -426,000 426,000
Interest Income 1,600 -400 50 4,000 400 6,450
Miscellaneous -167,883 -3,500 83,560 8,500 263,443
Other Financing Sources
Transfers In 50,000 -- -100,000 -150,000
Total Revenues and
Other Financing Sources 51,600 167,883 146,610 3,550 187,560 434,900 992,103
Expenditures
General Government 81,510 167,883 134,439 - - - 383,832
Public Safety - - - 2,000 - - 2,000
Parks and Recreation - - - - 362,250 453,107 815,357
Total Expenditures and
Other Financing Sources $81,510 $167,883 $134,439 2,000 362,250 453,107 1,201,189
Net Change in Fund Balances $(29,910) $- $12,171 $1,550 $(174,690) $(18,207) $(209,086)
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Debt Service Funds
The city sells bonds to raise revenue to finance large projects such as street reconstruction.
The following tables show the debt service revenue and expenditures for 2023.
2005C
Storm
Water
Trunk
Loan
2015A G.O.
Street
Reconstruction
Bonds
2016A G.O.
Improvement
Refunding
Bonds
2016B G.O.
Capital
Improvement
Refunding
Bonds
2019A G.O.
Street
Construction
Bonds
2020 G.O.
Equipment
Certificates
2022A
G.O.
Bonds Total
Revenues
Property Taxes $166,000 $287,648 $- $638,000 $231,525 $267,487 $478,905 $2,069,565
Special Assessments - - 237,300 - - - - 237,300
Interest Earnings 200 1,000 3,900 1,800 500 400 -7,800
Total Revenues 166,200 288,648 241,200 639,800 232,025 267,887 478,905 2,314,665
Expenditures
Debt Service
Principal -225,000 445,000 545,000 200,000 210,000 -1,625,000
Interest -42,325 4,450 84,775 15,500 40,000 172,288 359,338
Fiscal Agent Fees -2,950 7,118 3,450 2,950 2,950 600 20,018
Transfer Out 166,000 - - - - 166,000
Total Expenditures 166,000 270,275 456,568 633,225 218,450 252,950 172,888 2,170,356
Net Change in Fund Balance $200 $18,373 $(215,368) $6,575 $13,575 $14,937 $306,017 $144,309
Original
Issue
Interest
Rate
Issue
Date
Final Maturity
Date
Balance
12/31/2022
Due
2023
G.O. Improvement Bonds
2015A G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds $3,050,000 2.00-3.00% 10/15/2015 02/01/2030 $1,800,000 $225,000
2016A G.O. Improvement Refunding Bonds $3,450,000 2.00% 12/01/2016 02/01/2023 445,000 445,000
2019A G.O. Street Reconstruction Bonds $925,000 5.00% 05/15/2019 02/01/2024 410,000 200,000
2022A G.O. Bonds $3,650,000 % 07/06/2022 02/01/2033 3,650,000 -
Total G.O. Improvement Bonds 6,305,000 870,000
G.O. Capital Improvement Bonds
2016B G.O. Capital Improvement Ref. Bonds $4,540,000 2.00-3.00% 12/01/2016 02/01/2028 3,510,000 545,000
G.O. Equipment Certificates
2020A Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness $1,105,000 5.00% 02/19/2020 02/01/2026 905,000 210,000
Total G.O. Bonds and Certificates $10,720,000 $1,625,000
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Capital Project Funds
Outlined below are the individual Capital Project Funds. While projects are budgeted for a
specific year there will be instances when a project may not be completed at year-end and roll
into the following year.
Sewer
Trunk Cable
Road &
Bridge
Fire
Capital
Storm
Water
Trunk
Recreation
Capital
Private
Capital
Project
Permanent
Improv.
Revolving
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
68,400 120,000 - - 100,000 - - -
2,900 5,600 800 700 16,500 800 7,000 1,000
- - - - -20,000 - -
Revenues
Intergovernmental
Charges for service
Interest income
Miscellaneous
Other financing sources
Bond proceeds - - - - - - - -
Transfer in - - - - 166,000 20,000 - -
Total revenues 71,300 125,600 800 700 282,500 40,800 7,000 1,000
Expenditures
General government -163,385 - - - - - -
Public safety --- 7,000 - - - -
Public works --- - - - - -
Parks & recreation --- - -98,000 - -
Total expenditures -163,385 -7,000 -98,000 - -
Net change in fund balance $71,300 $(37,785) $800 $(6,300) $282,500 $(57,200) $7,000 $1,000
Water
Trunk
General
Capital
Equipment
Street
Maintenance
Trail
Maintenance
Building
Maintenance Total
$ $ $697,000 $ $ $697,000
303,600 - - - - 592,000
- 4,500 8,200 300 100 48,400
- - - - -20,000
Revenues
Intergovernmental
Charges for service
Interest income
Miscellaneous
Other financing sources
Bond proceeds - - 3,573,000 - - 3,573,000
Transfer in -625,000 3,002,000 150,000 30,000 3,993,000
Total revenues 303,600 629,500 7,280,200 150,300 30,100 8,923,400
Expenditures
General government -400,000 - - 43,359 606,744
Public safety -157,408 - - - 164,408
Public works --7,390,400 - - 7,390,400
Parks & recreation --- 174,920 -272,920
Total expenditures -557,408 7,390,400 174,920 43,359 8,434,472
Net change in fund balance $303,600 $72,092 $(110,200) $(24,620) $(13,259) $488,928
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Enterprise Funds
The city maintains six enterprise funds: liquor, sewer, solid waste, storm water, water, and street light.
For 2023, the city has approved rate increases for water, sewer and storm drainage. Street light rates remain
consistent with prior years. The city ceased its solid waste operations at the end of 2021 and be gan contracting
solid waste services with a private contractor in 2022. A rate study for water, sewer and storm drainage is
planned for 2023.
Liquor Sewer
Solid
Waste
Storm
Water Water
Street
Light Total
Revenues $6,473,454 $2,674,762 $- $1,323,263 $2,326,548 $227,000 $13,025,027
Less: Cost of Sales (4,834,000) - - - - -(4,834,000)
Net Sales 1,639,454 2,674,762 -1,323,263 2,326,548 227,000 8,191,027
Non-operating Revenues
Interest income 10,000 14,200 12,000 10,100 50,200 1,400 97,900
Other revenues - - - - 275,000 -275,000
Total Revenues 1,649,454 2,688,962 12,000 1,333,363 2,651,748 228,400 8,563,927
Expenses
Operating expenses
Personnel services 669,427 13,038 -9,227 20,536 -710,993
Other services & charges 500,792 2,712,098 10,000 160,689 745,858 217,000 4,347,672
Depreciation 22,250 690,000 -475,000 1,050,000 -2,237,250
Non-operating expenses
Interest expense - - - - 23,175 -23,175
Transfer out 195,126 999,055 150,000 901,654 1,620,899 -3,866,734
Total expenses 1,387,595 4,414,191 160,000 1,546,570 3,460,468 217,000 11,185,824
Change in Net Position $261,859 $(1,725,229) $(148,000) $(213,207) $(808,720) $11,400 $(2,621,897)
1616
Internal Service Funds
The city has four internal service funds; employee expense, property and liability, fleet and
information technology. These funds provide services to all city funds and are funded by
interfund service revenue.
Employee
Expense
Property &
Liability
Fleet
Information
Technology
Total
Revenues
Charges for Service $2,596,500 $261,040 254,700 797,389 $3,909,629
Interest Income 6,500 2,400 1,300 3,400 13,600
Transfers In 13,022 22,000 - - 35,022
Total Revenues 2,616,022 285,440 256,000 800,789 3,958,251
Expenses
Personnel Services 2,943,890 - 243,646 240,522 3,428,058
Other services and charges - 306,040 97,493 549,308 952,841
Depreciation - - 8,500 - 8,500
Total Expenses 2,943,890 306,040 349,639 789,830 4,389,399
Change in Net Position $(327,868) $(20,600) $(93,639) $10,959 $(431,148)
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Conclusion
The City of Farmington continues to work toward solidifying its financial position for 2023.
For the 2023 budget year, the city has presented a balanced General Fund Budget which
will allow the city to continue to provide the basic services required, expected and needed
by residents and businesses.
Going forward, the city will continue with the progress to reach adequate funding levels in
pavement management, trail maintenance, building maintenance and fleet replacement.
City council and staff will also continue their efforts in long-range financial and capital
planning for capital needs, including parks, buildings, infrastructure, technology and major
equipment.
We believe that all interested parties will find this document useful in evaluating the city’s
programs and services.
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TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion G roup P hoto
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
A nnually a group photo of the commis s ion is taken, so it can be used for public purpos es. The photo will
be posted on the city ’s webs ite and us ed in the Parks and Recreaon D epartment ’s annual report.
Commission members s hould come to the meeng prepared for a group photo, s o it can be pos ted to the
city ’s w ebsite.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Fall Food Truck Event with Empire Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission and Empire Parks and Recreaon Commission (E P R C )
hos ted the first-ever G rab & G o Food Truck Event on F riday, M ay 20, 2022 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The
event was held at S telzel Ball F ields, 19200 Centerfield C ourt. There were five food trucks at the event.
Bas ed on the s uccess of this event, a fall food truck event w as held S eptember 9, 2022 at S telz el Ball
F ields. There were s ix food trucks that parcipated, but unfortunately the w eather didn’t cooperate and
the number of people a:ending was dow n.
At the joint parks and recreaon commissions meeng on O ctober 10, 2022 the cons ensus was to
connue to hos t a spring and fall food truck event. At the meeng, it was decided F riday, M ay 19, 2023
at S telz el Ball F ields w ould be the s pring event. There was also discussion to explore the fall event being
held in Farmington in conjuncon w ith the H omecoming Parade and Tiger Cub Fest, w hich is typically
held the Wednesday of H omecoming Week. Empire w ill contact food trucks for the spring event and
Farmington will for the fall event. Bas ed on many food trucks already being booked last year when w e
contacted them, the plan was to contact food trucks in the fall for the spring event and in the s pring for
the fall event.
S taff contacted the Athlec D irector (A D ) at Farmington H igh S chool to see if the date of H omecoming
had been set and, if not, when it w ould be. The M innesota S tate H igh S chool League does n’t release the
football schedule for the next tw o years unl M ay. A s s oon as the A D receives the schedule, the date for
H omecoming can be set. They try to align the home football game with as many home games as pos s ible
for other sports .
The commission discussed at their M arch 8, 2023 meeng w hether to wait unl M ay to s chedule the fall
food truck event or not. I t w as decided to have s taff check w ith E P R C if F riday, S eptember 8 at S telzel
Ball F ields would work for the fall food truck event. D irector O mlid reached out to the City of Empire
Clerk w ho res ponded the fields were open that day and added it to the E P R C meeng agenda for M arch
13. E P R C w as fine w ith the fall food truck event being held on S eptember 8 at S telzel Ball F ields.
Commission members s hould be prepared to dis cus s the fall food truck event and w ho is interested in
contacng the food trucks to s ee if they w ill parcipate. I f the commis s ion is comfortable w ith
S eptember 8 at S telzel Ball F ields for the fall food truck event, commis s ion s hould approve the date and
locaon.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Review C ity P roperty Naming Policy
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
D uring the parks and recreaon commis s ion meeng on M arch 8, 2023, s taff provided an update on the
Rambling River Park master plan. S taff menoned idenfying funding s ources to make the improvements
w ould be crucial and there might be an opportunity to reach out to area bus inesses for support. A
queson w as as ked about naming amenies a-er donors w hether individuals and/or bus inesses . S taff
res ponded there is a C ity P roperty Naming policy. I t w as decided to review the policy at the A pril
meeng.
I ncluded in the packet is the City P roperty Naming policy. No formal acon is required as this is for
dis cus s ion and informaonal purposes only.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material City Property Naming Policy
CITY PROPERTY NAMING POLICY
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to identify how a City of Farmington (the City) park, facility, trail
or athletic field (collectively known as city property) will be named. Creating this policy will
provide guidance to City staff members not only on naming property but also on how to address
a naming request.
II. DEFINITONS
For the purposes of clarifying key words in this policy, the following definitions are being used:
Park: Public green space used for recreational purposes.
Facility: A structure that is built from materials and serves a particular public purpose
Trail: A path either paved or unpaved that is constructed for purposes of recreational uses such
as for biking or walking
Athletic Field: A playing field or a piece of land prepared for playing a game or sport.
Criteria: Certain requirements needing to be met before consideration is given to naming city
property.
Property Naming Request Form: A form used to submit a request to name a city property after
an individual, a family, a former employee or an organization.
III. POLICY
Periodically there is a need to identify, by name, property that is either acquired or currently
owned by the City. Additionally and occasionally the City receives a request to name a city
property after a certain individual, a family, former city employee, organization, etc (collectively
known as a “specific Party”). In order to more effectively review the naming process and address
these requests, the City has created a policy on the naming of city property. This policy identifies
the criteria upon which a city property will be named. It also identifies when consideration will
be given and what criteria needs to be met in order for a city property to be named after a
specific Party. Finally, the policy exists in order for city property to be named carefully and with
permanent intent.
City Property Naming Criteria
It shall be the city’s policy to use one or more of the following criteria when naming a city
property:
The neighborhood or subdivision name in which the city property is located
An adjacent street name that is identified with the park
The name of the nearest local point of interest or landmark
The name of an adjacent or nearest stream, creek or body of water
The name of some topographic feature that exists on the city property
The name of a historical occurrence associated with the area indigenous to Farmington
Based on an impression of the property such as vegetation, dominate feature or area
ecology
Avoidance of similar names of existing property names (i.e. school names, park names,
other building names) should be considered when naming a city property
The name can be associated with a specific Party but only after careful evaluation and
deliberation is given and if one of the following is met
a. City employee who has made a significant contribution to the community through
their work as an employee
b. A long-time resident of the community who has been elected and served on the
City Council or has been appointed and served on either the Parks and Recreation
Commission (PRC) or Rambling River Center Advisory Board (RRCAB)
c. A long-time resident of the community who has made significant contributions to
the City through their volunteerism
d. A family who has resided in Farmington for at least one hundred years
e. An individual, family or organization that supported the project financially
Decision Making Process to Name a City Property When Not Naming it for a Specific Party
In order to successfully handle, navigate the naming process and make decisions to name city
properties, the following steps must be taken in order for city property to be named.
1. If no request is made to name a city property after a specific Party, a list of possible
names is compiled by city staff members and should be compiled using the following
possible methods:
Through separate brainstorming sessions by city staff, PRC and RRCAB
From surveys of residents living in the neighborhood where the park is located
Solicitation from students of the closest school
Public naming contest
2. Once a list of possible names is compiled, the PRC will narrow the list of possible names
(the RRCAB will narrow names associated with the Rambling River Center and will
forward the narrowed list to PRC) to no more than five but no less than three possible
names.
3. At the next regularly scheduled meeting of PRC will select a name for the city property
and make a recommendation to the City Council to officially approve the name.
4. The City Council will then either approve or deny the recommended name for the city
property.
City Property Naming Process When Naming after a Certain Party
In order to successfully handle, navigate the naming process and make decisions to name a city
property after a certain Party, the following steps must be taken in order for city property to be
named after a certain Party:
1. Submit a City Property Naming Request Form to the Parks and Recreation Director at
least one week prior to the regularly scheduled monthly PRC meeting (or one week
before the RRCAB meeting if applicable).
2. If the name is applicable to the Rambling River Center, the Parks and Recreation Director
and/or Recreation Supervisor will bring the naming request to the next regularly
scheduled monthly meeting of the RRCAB and the RRCAB members will be requested
to approve the name and forward a recommendation to the PRC for approval.
3. The Parks and Recreation Director will provide a recommended name for the property
and request PRC at its regular monthly meeting to approve the name and forward a
recommendation to the City Council for approval.
4. The PRC will then review the recommended name and either select the name that is
recommended, or come up with its own name and forward it to the City Council for
approval.
5. The City Council will then either approve or deny the name for the city property.
Purchase and Installation of City Property Name Signage
If the City initiates the process of naming city property, it will cover the cost of the purchase and
installation of the necessary signage. When someone other than the City initiates the process to
name a city property after a certain party, the City may require the individual or group making
the request to pay for the cost to purchase and install the new signage.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Review J oint Work S es s ion w ith City Council and P lanning C ommis s ion
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
Commission members met w ith city council and the planning commission on A pril 3 in a work ses s ion
s e)ng. H KG i presented an introducon to park dedicaon and the city ’s current dedicaon
requirements .
This is an opportunity for commis s ion members to discuss the w ork s ession and park dedicaon.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Jim Bell Park and P reserve M aster P lan & Park S ys tem A nalys is
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
City council and the parks and recreaon commis s ion met in a work ses s ion in November regarding the
Jim Bell Park and P reserve M aster P lan & Park S ys tem A nalys is . At the work ses s ion, H KG i presented the
key findings of the parks sys tem analysis and revised Jim Bell Park and P reserve master plan. C ity council
and the parks and recreaon commis s ion w as provided an Execuve S ummary of the J im Bell Park and
P reserve M aster P lan and City of Farmington Park S ystem A nalysis. Bas ed on this discussion, H KG i
revised and updated the full report of J im Bell Park and P res erve Mas ter P lan and C ity of Farmington Park
S ystem A nalysis.
The dra3 report is included in the meeng packet. Commission members s hould review the report, be
prepared to discuss, ask any quesons you have, and make sugges ons for improvement. O f parcular
importance is the Park Facility M apping D istribuon (starng on pg. 23), as this was n’t included in the
Execuve S ummary and/or the firs t dra3 of the J im Bell Park and P res erve Mas ter P lan and C ity of
Farmington Park S ystem A nalysis. Commission and s taff ’s comments , ques ons, changes will be s ent to
H KG i at the s ame me follow ing the meeng.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material Draft Jim Bell Park and Preserve & City of Farmington Park System
Analysis
&Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan
City of Farmington Park
System Analysis
DRAFTMarch, 2023
1
Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan & City of Farmington Park System Analysis
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CONTENTS 1
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1
PROCESS AND SCHEDULE 2
Project Purpose 2
Meetings and Project Tasks 4
JIM BELL PARK AND PRESERVE ANALYSIS & PLANNING 5
Site Analysis 5
Needs Assessment 7
Concept Exploration 9
Preferred Concept 13
PARK SYSTEM ANALYSIS & ASSET MANAGEMENT TOOL 17
Park System Analysis 17
Park Facility Mapping Distribution 23
Asset Management Tool 37
Key Takeaways 40
IMPLEMENTATION STEPS & FUNDING STRATEGIES 43
Implementation Guidelines & Priorities 43
Short-Term Priority Projects (2023-2028) 44
Funding Options and Sources 46
APPENDIX 47
Existing master plans 47
Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan Advisory Committee Members
Name Role
Bray Wheeler Baseball representative
Chad Redman Softball representative
Jesse Seegmiller Lacrosse representative
Ryan Bjorkstrand Hockey representative
Joshua Threet Football representative
Jeff Spillman Senior citizen
Bobby Cammack Youth member
Sarah Brizius Youth and Adults with disabilities
Cody Fishman Resident
Katie Putt Parks & Recreation Commission member
Katie Porter City Councilor
Steve Wilson City Councilor
Dan Miller School District Director of Operations
Kellee Omlid City staff-Park and Recreation Director
Lynn Gorski City staff-City Administrator
Jeremy Pire City staff-Park and Facilities Supervisor
Farmington City Council
Mayor Joshua Hoyt
Councilmember Katie Bernhjelm
Councilmember Katie Porter
Councilmember Steve Wilson
Councilmember Nick Lien
Farmington City Staff
Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director
Lynn Gorski, City Administrator
Jeremy Pire, Park and Facilities Supervisor
Consultant
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Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan & City of Farmington Park System Analysis March 2023DRAFT
PROCESS AND SCHEDULE
PROJECT PURPOSE
DEVELOP A PLAN FOR JIM BELL PARK AND PRESERVE
The initial project purpose was to develop a
conceptual master plan for an undeveloped
portion of Jim Bell Park and Preserve to the
east of the existing preserve. Project tasks
would include:
»Analysis of existing features and past
planning.
»Exploration and evaluation of a variety of
ideas and potential recommendations.
»Development of up to three separate concept
plans; Concepts and ideas that will enhance
the park and preserve.
»Prepare a final document that outlines the
process, preferred plan, implementation
phasing, cost estimates, and potential
funding sources.
»Incorporate methods and opportunities for
meaningful public and stakeholder input for
residents to create a Master Plan with a strong
foundation in community support.PROJECT SITE MAP
INCLUDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INPUT
It is important for the city to ask Farmington residents
what they want to see in the new park, and then
ask what features would be the highest priorities for
implementation.
The project process was designed to reach as many of the
city’s residents as possible through local social media and
regular city mailings.Community
Engagement:
The icons
on the map
above represent
comments left by
the public. Each color
represents a different type of comment: new
idea (orange), general comment (blue), or
concern (red).
Process and Schedule
MASTER PLAN
FOCUS AREA
3
Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan & City of Farmington Park System Analysis
UTILIZE PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A project advisory committee was
assembled in order to solicit feedback from
a broad range of interests and perspectives
in the community. Members represented
various athletic groups, age groups, and
local residents.
The role of the Advisory Committee
included:
»Guide the process and assist with public
engagement, including spreading the
word.
»Provide input on deliverables and
suggestions for park concepts and
implementation.
»Listen to each other and be respectful
of the needs and desires of the broader
community.
»Meet during the planning process
to provide input on the draft
recommendations.
DEVELOP PLAN FOR POTENTIAL CITY REFERENDUM
The intention for the master plan for Jim
Bell Park and Preserve was to develop a
plan that was rooted in community and
stakeholder input. As the park would likely
need a high level of investment, a potential
referendum would be considered to identify
new funding that would be in part used for
the park’s development.
Existing Jim Bell Existing Jim Bell Neighborhood Neighborhood ParkPark
Future Future development development and expansion and expansion of Jim Bell Park & of Jim Bell Park & PreservePreserve
Existing Existing Jim Bell Jim Bell Park & Park & PreservePreserve
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Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan & City of Farmington Park System Analysis March 2023DRAFT
MEETINGS AND PROJECT TASKS
The chart below represents the proposed project schedule for the Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan
process at the start of 2022. In April, the Jim Bell Park & Preserve Master Plan project pivoted to a system
wide analysis of Farmington parks and assets. The new project scope would include Jim Bell Park &
Preserve, as well as a full system wide asset management tool cataloging current and future park assets.
Process and Schedule
ORGANIZE THE EFFORT & ANALYZE THE PARK
Kick-Off Meeting
Review Background
Information
Develop Public
Engagement Plan
Parks Issues and
Opportunities Map
Advisory Committee
Meeting 1
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG
2022
SEP OCT NOV DEC
DEVELOP CONCEPTS AND GATHER INPUT
Phase 1 Public
Engagement
Project Team
Meeting
Summarize Input
Develop Draft
Concepts
Advisory Committee
Meeting 2
REFINE CONCEPT PLAN AND COSTS
Project Team Meeting
Develop Preferred Plan
City Council Meeting 1
Joint City Council / Park
Commission Work Session
DEVELOP MASTER PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Assemble Existing Park Master
Plans
Evaluate and Analyze the
Farmington Park System
Develop Draft Report
Nov. 30, 2022: Joint Advisory
Committee Meeting 3 / Park
Commission / City Council work
session
Finalize Jim Bell Park & Preserve
Master Plan and System Analysis
Report
At this point in the
process, due to the high
cost estimate of the
new park at Jim Bell
Park and Preserve, the
project team shifted to
evaluating the City of
Farmington’s park system
as a whole.
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SITE ANALYSIS
The project site is located in the
east central part of Farmington,
just to the west of North Creek.
Dakota County is working on
development of the North
Creek Regional Greenway
trail along North Creek,
which connects Lebanon Hills
Regional Park to downtown
Farmington.
The existing Jim Bell Park and
Preserve, which is located
immediately west and adjacent
to the project site, is a large
forested wetland area with
trails. The project site is mostly
even terrain that is currently
rented out for field crops.
195th Street / Hwy 64 runs
along the southern property
line of the project site and
would provide vehicle access to
the new park.
JIM BELL PARK AND PRESERVE ANALYSIS & PLANNINGFigure 7.1 Existing and Proposed Park, Trail and Open Space Plan
7-152 FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA - 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Farmington Parks Map, excerpt from the Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Project siteProject site
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PREVIOUS MASTER PLAN FOR JIM BELL PARK AND PRESERVE
The previous master plan, developed in 2007 and shown above, focused
on the development of Jim Bell Park & Preserve into a sports facility
destination. This plan would be taken into consideration as 2022 design
concepts were being created. It included multiple athletic fields, parking
areas, and associated amenities:
»3 multi-use rectangular fields
»5 ball diamonds
»Parking lots
»Play equipment
»2 Tennis courts
»1 Basketball court
»Park shelter
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NEEDS ASSESSMENT
ENGAGEMENT AND INPUT SUMMARY
ONLINE MAP-BASED INPUT
The Phase 1 online based engagement map was open for comment from the beginning of February
2022 through the first week of March 2022, which coincided with a City-
wide survey questionnaire of residents. The site drew nearly 1,200 visitors
and collected 98 comments; the majority of which (60%) were ideas or
suggestions.
INTERACTIVE MAPPING TOOL
Social Pinpoint is an interactive mapping tool that allows participants to see
the project area and share ideas, comments, or concerns directly on a map.
Visitors to the site can also view, comment, and like or dislike comments
left by others. The first phase of engagement aimed to collect input on how
residents use the park currently, and what they might like (or not like) to see
happen on the site.
Suggested recreational Features and Amenities (Top 15):
PHASE 1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY
MAP PARTICIPATION:
98
Comments Received
The most prominent
feedback included:
“Keep the preserve
natural and limit
development”
“Support wildlife and
enhance habitat within
the park (remove
invasive species, restore
areas)”
“Utilize sustainable, low-
impact design (dark-sky
lighting, stormwater
treatment, pollinator-
friendly species)”
“Make trail connections
to the park and enhance
the trail network within
the park”Co
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Increased traffic (safety
concerns, change
of neighborhood
character,
inconvenience)
City spending money on
new amenities without
providing adequate
maintenance funding
throughout the system
Focus on parks
when a grocery
store should be
a higher priority
* Many of the comments that suggested active recreational development received down-votes that far outweighed their supportive up-votes.
PICNIC SHELTERS
ACCESSIBLE FEATURES
FLEX
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ARCHERY
COMMUNITY
GARDENS
GOLF
DOME
PUBLIC
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PICKLEBALL
DISC GOLF
AQUATICS (SPLASH PAD AND/OR POOL FACILITY)
COMFORT AMENITIES(RESTROOMS, BENCHES, LIGHTING)
DOG PARK
ICE ARENA FOR HOCKEY
NATURE / ADVENTURE PLAY
SKATE PARK
(The size of text correlates with the popularity of the idea)
Total Site Visits
Unique Stakeholders
(Unique users who Interacted with
the site in some way)
Unique Users
(Unique IP Addresses to visit the site)
3102
1199
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STAFF AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE INPUT
City staff and the Advisory Committee
provided input on a variety of issues
and opportunities for Jim Bell Park and
Preserve: need for more athletic field
space for softball, baseball, and soccer;
desire for ice for hockey practices and
games (preferably indoor); interest in
aquatics, especially for seniors; interest in
a destination play area for kids; interest in
an off-leash dog park and loop trails; and
concerns about increased traffic, parking
needs, and access to the new park site.
SURVEY PARTICIPATION:
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Completed Surveys
1,599
CITY-WIDE SURVEY
City of Farmington staff promoted and distributed a brief survey
questionnaire through the city’s website, local news media, and social
media. A paper copy of the survey was sent to every home in the city.
Farmington residents were invited to complete the survey online or on the
paper copy. The survey received a total of 1,599 completed responses from
city residents. There were over 300 surveys completed by non-residents
that were not included in the summary of responses.
The survey’s focus was on expansion of Jim Bell Park and Preserve. The
questions asked residents which recreational amenities they would
support through a bond levy and how much additional property taxes
they would be willing to pay to fund the development. The survey also
asked for demographics information and if the respondent was a resident
of Farmington.
Of all the facilities listed, the top five ranked facilities were, in order:
»Paved walking and biking trails
»Splash pad
»Playground equipment
»Aquatic Center
»Picnic shelter
When asked how much they were willing to pay for park development in
the form of a property tax increase, respondents indicated the following:
»70% of respondents are willing to pay something:
-$16-19 per month (26%)
-$12-15 per month (17%)
-$8-11 per month (27%)
»30% selected that they are willing to pay nothing Results of the facility
ranking question on the
city-wide survey is shown in
the bar graph to the right.
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CONCEPT EXPLORATION
SUMMARY OF 3 CONCEPTS
Three concept plans were developed based on public and
stakeholder feedback. The concepts maximized the site’s potential
development capacity and included a mix of features, including
athletic fields, gathering areas, children’s play elements, courts,
parking and access, and trails.
All three concepts included northern extensions of Diamond Path
and Deerbrooke Path from south of 195th Street. These new roads
would provide vehicular access to the park and lead to further
northern connections in the long-term future.
The concepts also considered development of land to the east
of the park that could provide additional open field space or
potential recreation facilities.
CONCEPT 1
This concept explores year-round athletic activities with two
sheets of ice for winter hockey as well as multiple soccer fields.
Also included are an off-leash dog park, generous parking, and
the city’s first skate park.
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CONCEPT 2
This concept consolidates parking in the middle of the park and prioritizes baseball and softball with
a wheel of diamonds. Additionally, more trails are created through the preserve to the east as well as a
nature-based playground, bike skills course, and disc golf through the savanna restoration.
CONCEPT 3
The third concept combines many of the aspects from the previous two designs while also creating a
Community and Recreation Center on the site. The center would include an ice arena and aquatics center.
The site plan also includes a community garden and savanna restoration.
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Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan
City of Farmington Page 24
Play Features
Facilities & Amenities
Play features
•–Adventure playground
•–Traditional play
•–Nature-themed play
features
Aquatic Facilities
•–Signature splash pad
combined with plaza
•–Lighting
Other Active Features
•–Amphitheater
•–Skate park
•–Pickleball courts
•–Bike skills park
Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan
City of Farmington Page 25
Facilities & Amenities
Athletics •–2 multi-use
rectangular fields
(soccer, lacrosse,
football)
•–Ball diamonds - 4
diamonds in a wheel
•–Outdoor hockey rinks
Other Passive Features
•–Picnic shelters and
picnic areas
•–Paved walking trail
loops
•–Natural surface trails
•–Off-leash dog area
Athletic Features
Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan
City of Farmington Page 26
Facilities & Amenities
Supportive Amenities
•–Parking lots—
incorporate
stormwater infiltration
BMPs
•–Permanent restrooms
•–Wayfinding signage—
sort out confusion on
park naming and areas
•–Interpretive signage –
wildlife, North Creek,
invasive species
Other •–Utilize low-impact
design and
construction methods
•–Public art
Supportive Amenities
Precedent imagery for the April, 2022, park concept plan is shown below according to recreation categories:
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APRIL 2022 CONCEPT
A draft concept for Jim Bell Park and
Preserve was presented to City Council on
April 18, 2022. The concept incorporated
input from the public, the Advisory
Committee, and city staff. Development
of a variety of different active and passive
recreation facilities was included in the
concept, and a cost estimate identified a
potential total cost of approximately $19
million.
The City Council expressed concerns about
the high cost for development of a new
park in the city while there were many other
existing city park facilities in need of repair
or replacement. New road development
on either side of the proposed Jim Bell
Park and Preserve was a large portion of
the estimated park development costs,
which was also a concern for the Council.
In addition, it was mentioned that there
are many other proposed facilities in the
city’s park system that have not yet been
implemented.
Direction was given to city staff that the Jim
Bell Park and Preserve master plan concept
should be re-envisioned to be more natural
to complement the existing natural area
to the west of the site and the proposed
Dakota County North Creek Greenway
corridor to the east of the site.
The Council asked staff and consultants
if recommended facilities in the Jim Bell
Park and Preserve concept could be built
in other existing parks in the system. For
example, the cost for building a splash pad
in an existing park would cost far less than
the cost of building a splash pad in Jim
Bell Park and Preserve with the associated
utilities, road access, parking, and other
infrastructure that would also need to be
built there.
It was at this point in the master planning
process that the planning team decided
to evaluate the city’s park system as a
whole, assemble all existing park master
plans for city parks, and adjust the Jim Bell
Park and Preserve concept to include less
development, and a more natural vision.
Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan
City of Farmington Page 23
Concept Features
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Youth Softball Diamonds
Batting Cages
Restrooms/ Storage
Picnic Pavilion + Restrooms
Pickleball
Amphitheater Community Center
with Ice Sheet and
Aquatics Facility
(68,000 sf)
O-leash Dog Area
(2 ac.)
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Field Dome
with Full-sized
Soccer Field• Fastpitch softball wheel
• Multi-use rectangular
fields
• Splash pad
• Playground
• Hockey
• Amphitheater
• Pickleball
• Skate park
• Off-leash dog area
Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan
City of Farmington Page 28
Potential Expansion Area
• Dome field
• Community Center with
one sheet of ice and
aquatics facility
• Multi-use rectangular
fields
• Parking lots
April 2022, Draft Concept
The draft park concept included
the following elements:
»Fastpitch Softball Wheel
»Multi-use Rectangular Fields
»Splash Pad
»Playground
»Hockey
»Amphitheater
»Pickleball
»Skatepark
»Off-leash Dog Park
A potential
expansion area
outlined spaces for
a domed field, a
community center
with one sheet of
ice and aquatics
facility, multi-use
rectangular fields,
and parking lots
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PREFERRED CONCEPT
Following input from the City Council, the preferred concept was
revised to include more natural features, less development, and a
focus on trails and gathering spaces. The new concept envisions
nature-themed amenities, native restoration areas, and walking and
jogging trails throughout.
A central feature of the park is the amphitheater with terraced
seating for 200-300 people. This venue could be used for summer
concerts, local community theater performances, park festivals, and
summer youth programming.
CONCEPT FEATURES:
1. Off-leash dog area (1.5-2.0 acres)
2. Oak Savanna & Prairie Restoration (15-17 acres)
3. 1.7 Miles of Paved + Natural Trails
4. Storm water ponds
5. Pickleball courts (12)
6. Terraced Seating for 200-300 people + Gathering Space
7. Amphitheater with Shade
8. Picnic Pavilion for 200-300 people + Restrooms
9. 200 Parking Stalls
10. Destination Playground
Additionally, the preferred plan incorporates standard park
amenities like benches and trash receptacles, as well as signage
and wayfinding for future trail and road connections. Lighting will
be added throughout the park along trails and in the parking lot to
ensure safety during park hours, along with security cameras at key
facilities.
The intent of the new design for Jim Bell Park and Preserve is to
be a more natural complement to what will be the future Mystic
Meadows Park development a half mile to the south. The future
Mystic Meadows Park is envisioned as a potential location where
athletic facilities and ballfields will provide opportunities for
tournaments and events. The system analysis revealed that Mystic
Meadows Park should house the destination sports facilities, while
Jim Bell Park & Preserve should maintain a naturalistic feel.
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FEATURE UNIT COST UNIT QUANTITY COST ESTIMATE
PLAZA WITH AMPHITHEATER $535,000 LS 1 $535,000
STREETS AND PARKING (200 STALLS) $2,065,100 LS 1 $2,065,100
DESTINATION PLAYGROUND $1,070,000 LS 1 $1,070,000
BITUMINOUS + AGGREGATE TRAILS $65 LN FT 8831 $576,400
AMENITIES-BENCHES, TRASH, SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING $107,000 LS 1 $107,000
SITE GRADING / STORMWATER ALLOWANCE $588,500 LS 1 $588,500
WATER, SEWER, & ELECTRIC UTILITIES $761,200 LS 1 $761,200
PICNIC SHELTER WITH INDOOR RESTROOMS $1,070,000 LS 1 $1,070,000
OFF-LEASH DOG PARK (1.5 ACRES) $133,750 LS 1 $133,750
PICKLEBALL COURTS (12) $535,000 LS 1 $535,000
LIGHTING & SECURITY CAMERAS $187,250 LS 1 $187,250
PRAIRIE AND SAVANNA RESTORATION $8,025 ACRE 20 $160,500
TREE & SHRUB PLANTINGS WITH IRRIGATION $1,070 EACH 100 107,000
SUB-TOTAL $7,896,700
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, TESTING, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION (18%)$1,421,406
BASE TOTAL $9,318,106
CONSTRUCTION + DESIGN CONTINGENCY (5% OF BASE TOTAL)$465,905
GRAND TOTAL $9,784,011
Table 1. Jim Bell Park and Preserve Preferred Concept Cost Estimate
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The estimated costs to develop Jim Bell Park and Preserve are based on 2023 dollars and industry
standards for unit pricing. Final cost estimates include 2022-2023 inflation. See Asset Management tool for
pricing breakdown.
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PARKING ESTIMATES
Based on the concept features with the most potential use, it is
estimated that the park will need approximately 200 parking stalls
on its busiest day. Below is a high level analysis of parking need for
the proposed design:
»Off-leash dog area
-This will be the only off-leash dog park in the city and will likely
require residents to drive to the site.
»Paved + Natural Trails
-Walking and running trail loops paired with a variety of
amenities will make this park a destination for residents beyond
a standard 0.5 mile service area.
»Pickleball courts (12)
-Parking estimates assume approximately 1 parking stall per 1.5
players on average. This takes into account surges of participants
during tournaments, people waiting to play, and full courts.
»Plaza & Amphitheater for 200+ Person Events
-This feature will be a unique amenity for the city, and many
residents will likely drive to attend large events being held.
»Picnic Pavilion for 200+ people and Restrooms
-The picnic and pavilion area will support large events as well
as day trips for families enjoying the pickleball courts and
destination playground.
»Destination Playground
-A nature-themed destination playground with adventure
equipment will draw residents from around the city and region.
»Auxiliary Parking
-Due to no available street parking and adjacent county
highways, an additional 8%-10% parking stalls have been added
for high capacity days and events.
FEATURE PARKING STALLS
OFF-LEASH DOG PARK (1.5 ACRES)15
1+ MILES OF PAVED + NATURAL TRAILS 15
PICKLEBALL (12)65
PLAZA WITH AMPHITHEATER 50
PICNIC PAVILION W/RESTROOMS 20
DESTINATION PLAYGROUND 20
AUXILIARY PARKING 15
TOTAL 200
Table 2. Jim Bell Park and Preserve Parking Need Estimate
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PARK SYSTEM ANALYSIS & ASSET MANAGEMENT TOOL
PARK SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Midway through the Jim Bell Park and Preserve master planning
process, it was determined that an analysis of the City of
Farmington’s previous and existing park master plans for all
parks in the city be assembled and evaluated to determine what
features have been planned, but not yet built. Goals were to
compile:
1. Master plans that exist for parks city-wide
2. List of features that are not yet built within the master plans
3. Asset Management Tool: spreadsheet inventory of all facilities
and amenities in the city’s park system along with associated
costs for replacement of those facilities and costs for building
planned features
EXISTING PARK AND FACILITY INVENTORY
The park inventory consists of 33 existing parks, future parks,
and development sites. The city’s park system also includes
several greenways and open spaces.
SUMMARY OF PROCESS TO EVALUATE THE SYSTEM
The process to analyze the system included an initial
consolidation of all existing park master plans. Each asset in the
master plan was given a financial value and lifespan based on
current industry standards. Individual park needs were assessed
with support of city staff during the Spring and Summer of 2022.
Financial breakdowns of each individual park and its associated
assets are tabulated in the Asset Management Tool.
LIFE CYCLE AND CONDITION OF CURRENT SYSTEM
The city’s park system has been incrementally built over the
last 30 years. Park master plans have been created over time to
identify desired future facilities and amenities in existing parks.
In general, some of the oldest amenities currently in the park
system are baseball fields and backstops. Many of the existing
playgrounds, gazebos, and shelters were built between 2000
and 2010.
Trails in the worst condition in the system are at: Evergreen Knoll
Park, Jim Bell Park & Preserve and Neighborhood Park, Lake Julia
Park, Prairie Waterway Greenway, and throughout Rambling
River Park. These trails have been identified for replacement in
the Asset Management Tool.
PARK ID PARK NAME
1 Daisy Knoll Park
2 Dakota County Estates Park
3 Depot Way Arts Park
4 Distad Park
5 Evergreen Knoll Park
6 Fair Hills Park
7 Farmington Preserve Park
8 Flagstaff Meadows Park (Future)
9 Hill Dee Park
10 Hillview Park (Future)
11 Jim Bell Neighborhood Park
12 Jim Bell Park and Preserve (Future)
13 Lake Julia Park
14 Marigold Park
15 Meadowview Park
16 Meadowview Preserve (Future)
17 Middle Creek Park (Future)
18 Mystic Meadows Park (Future)
19 Pine Knoll Park
20 Prairie Pines Park
21 Prairieview Park
22 Rambling River Center Plaza (Future)
23 Rambling River Park
24 Rambling River - Feely Fields
25 Sapphire Lake Parks (Future)
26 Silver Springs Park
27 Spruce Street Area Master Plan
28 Sunny Hills Park
29 Tamarack Park
30 Troy Hill Park
31 Vermillion Commons Park (Future)
32 Vermillion Grove Park
33 Westview Park
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EXISTING PARK SYSTEM MAP
Park System Analysis & Asset Management Tool
Figure 5.14 Existing and Proposed Park, Trail, and Open Space Plan with RBTN
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Charleswood Open Space (ponds)5550 197th St. West 14.2
Dakota County Estates Park 18220 Emerald Trail 1983 4.4
Daisy Knoll Park 18640 Esquire Way 1995 27.7
Deer Meadow Open Space (ponds)5525 180th St. West 3.74
Depot Way Art Park 150 Oak St.1988 0.7
Distad Park and Greenway 18200 Dunbury Ave.2007 54.8
Evergreen Knoll Park 626 Heritage Way 1968 4.5
Fairhill Estate at North Creek Development Open Space - 2019 22.1
Fair Hills Park 19200 Estate Ave.1979 2.4
Fair Hills & Nelson Hills Greenway (ponds and gas easement)5684 190th St. West 12.76 U N D E V E L O P E D
Farmington Preserve Park 19975 Embers Ave.2005 69.8
Flagstaff Meadows Park (Future)6699 210th Street 2018 2.92 U N D E V E L O P E D
Hill Dee Park 5535 Upper 182nd St.1969 3
Hillview Park (Future)5995 Upper 183rd St 1976 3 U N D E V E L O P E D
Jim Bell Neighborhood Park 4650 189th St. West 2001 135
Jim Bell Park and Preserve (Future)4555 195th St. West U N D E V E L O P E D
Lake Julia Park 5105 187th St. West 1994 26
Lake Julia Open Space (pond)5105 187th St. West 1.5 U N D E V E L O P E D
Lake Julia Greenway 18646 Dylan Drive 19.8
Marigold Park 21195 Cameron Way 2014 0.26
Mattson Farms Open Space (pond and wetland)11.9
Meadowview Park 5550 197th St. West 2000 48.7
Meadowview Preserve (Future)U N D E V E L O P E D
Middle Creek Park (Future)20629 East Oaks Drive 2002 49.8 U N D E V E L O P E D
Middle Creek Greenway (floodplain and wetlands)208th Street 2002 30.39
Middle Creek Open Space (ponds)72.4
Mystic Meadows Open Space (ponds) (Future)6.1 U N D E V E L O P E D
Nelson Hills Open Space (ponds)50.98
Parkview Ponds Open Space (ponds)6.58
Pine Knoll Park 4950 203rd St. West 1972 17.6
Prairie Pines Park 3235 223rd St. West 2014 3.7
Prairie Waterway Greenway (ponds)821 13th St.2014 12.88
Prairie View Park 1100 12th St.2000 95.4
Rambling River Center Plaza (Future)U N D E V E L O P E D
Rambling River Park Feely Fields 21250 Denmark Ave.1968 4
Rambling River Park 17 Elm St.1968 29.1
Rambling River Open Space (floodplain and wetlands )1968 58.54
Riverbend Development Open Space (ponds)11.8
Sapphire Lake Development Neighborhood Park (Future)Spruce Street 2019 5.5 U N D E V E L O P E D
Sapphire Lake Development Open Space 2019 9.22
Schmitz-Maki Ice Arena 114 Spruce St.1975 -
Silver Springs Park 18900 English Ave.2002 0.4
Spruce Street Area Master Plan -
Sunny Hills Park 19200 Clearwater Loop 2019 2.98
Tamarack Park 895 Cantata Ave.2000 4.5
Troy Hill Park 19260 Everest Path 1996 0.4
Vermillion Commons Park (Future)U N D E V E L O P E D
Vermillion Grove Park 19850 English Ave.2001 45.44
Vermillion Grove Open Space (ponds)2001
Westview Acres 50 Hickory St.1973 1.8
EXISTING PARK AND FACILITY INVENTORY
Parks and open spaces included in the asset
management tool. These are also the parks that
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strategies for the system.
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Charleswood Open Space (ponds)5550 197th St. West14.2
Dakota County Estates Park18220 Emerald Trail19834.4
Daisy Knoll Park18640 Esquire Way199527.7
Deer Meadow Open Space (ponds)5525 180th St. West3.74
Depot Way Art Park150 Oak St.19880.7
Distad Park and Greenway18200 Dunbury Ave.200754.8
Evergreen Knoll Park626 Heritage Way19684.5
Fairhill Estate at North Creek Development Open Space- 201922.1
Fair Hills Park19200 Estate Ave.19792.4
Fair Hills & Nelson Hills Greenway (ponds and gas easement)5684 190th St. West12.76 U N D E V E L O P E D
Farmington Preserve Park19975 Embers Ave.200569.8
Flagstaff Meadows Park (Future)6699 210th Street20182.92 U N D E V E L O P E D
Hill Dee Park5535 Upper 182nd St.19693
Hillview Park (Future)5995 Upper 183rd St19763 U N D E V E L O P E D
Jim Bell Neighborhood Park4650 189th St. West2001135
Jim Bell Park and Preserve (Future)4555 195th St. West U N D E V E L O P E D
Lake Julia Park5105 187th St. West199426
Lake Julia Open Space (pond)5105 187th St. West1.5 U N D E V E L O P E D
Lake Julia Greenway18646 Dylan Drive19.8
Marigold Park21195 Cameron Way20140.26
Mattson Farms Open Space (pond and wetland)11.9
Meadowview Park5550 197th St. West200048.7
Meadowview Preserve (Future)U N D E V E L O P E D
Middle Creek Park (Future)20629 East Oaks Drive200249.8 U N D E V E L O P E D
Middle Creek Greenway (floodplain and wetlands)208th Street200230.39
Middle Creek Open Space (ponds)72.4
Mystic Meadows Open Space (ponds) (Future)6.1 U N D E V E L O P E D
Nelson Hills Open Space (ponds)50.98
Parkview Ponds Open Space (ponds)6.58
Pine Knoll Park4950 203rd St. West197217.6
Prairie Pines Park3235 223rd St. West20143.7
Prairie Waterway Greenway (ponds)821 13th St.201412.88
Prairie View Park1100 12th St.200095.4
Rambling River Center Plaza (Future)U N D E V E L O P E D
Rambling River Park Feely Fields21250 Denmark Ave.19684
Rambling River Park17 Elm St.196829.1
Rambling River Open Space (floodplain and wetlands )196858.54
Riverbend Development Open Space (ponds)11.8
Sapphire Lake Development Neighborhood Park (Future)Spruce Street20195.5 U N D E V E L O P E D
Sapphire Lake Development Open Space20199.22
Schmitz-Maki Ice Arena114 Spruce St.1975-
Silver Springs Park18900 English Ave.20020.4
Spruce Street Area Master Plan-
Sunny Hills Park19200 Clearwater Loop20192.98
Tamarack Park895 Cantata Ave.20004.5
Troy Hill Park19260 Everest Path19960.4
Vermillion Commons Park (Future)U N D E V E L O P E D
Vermillion Grove Park19850 English Ave.200145.44
Vermillion Grove Open Space (ponds)2001
Westview Acres50 Hickory St.19731.8
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PREVIOUS AND RELATED PLANS
Several city and county planning documents contain information
and recommendations that may affect Farmington’s park system.
A brief summary of those plans that have been reviewed and
considered is below.
PREVIOUS PARK MASTER PLANS
The city has had park master plan concepts created for many of
the parks in the system since the early 2000s. Almost 30 separate
park plans exist for neighborhood parks, greenways, community
parks, and potential future parks (undeveloped/unacquired land).
These master plans have been assembled and are included in the
Appendix to this plan.
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TRANSPORTATION SECTION
As Farmington is still an actively developing city, several
future collector road corridors are identified throughout the
city. Two of these future roads impact the proposed Jim Bell
Park and Preserve development, and other road corridor
affect existing, planned, and proposed parks throughout the
city. These roads will provide vehicular access to parks, as well
as corridors for potential new trails and sidewalks for linear
recreation and pedestrian and bicycle access to parks.
PARKS AND RECREATION SECTION
Farmington’s parks and recreation system actively developed
from the 1970s through the early 2000s. Many parks and trails
were built with residential housing development. The city’s
demographic profile indicates many young families live in
the city, who are active in the parks and recreation programs.
The city has a large number of parks, but there is still demand
for more athletic facilities and fields for baseball, softball, and
soccer.
Public engagement conducted during the comprehensive
planning process identified a high interest in trails in the
community. Many of the city’s 45 miles of paved trails were
installed more than 20 years ago and are in need of repair and
replacement today. The plan indicates the need for increased
trail funding and a parks and trails master plan that will
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FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN
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NORTH CREEK GREENWAY MASTER PLAN (2011)
Dakota County’s North Creek Greenway was envisioned
in 2010 and 2011 to connect Lebanon Hills Regional Park
along the North Creek to downtown Farmington. The
greenway includes a regional trail facility as well as landscape
protection, restoration areas, trailheads, and other amenities.
The trail has been built in segments and is not fully developed
as of 2022. Portions of the trail within Farmington will be built
in the coming years.
FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN (2019)
The Farmington Bike and Pedestrian Plan included a robust
public engagement process that identified how residents
use the system, where there are gaps in the city’s system,
needs for the future, and a framework plan to achieve a more
walkable and bikeable city.
The plan included a Level of Traffic Stress Analysis that
identified high comfort to low comfort facilities within the
system. This analysis showed that there are several high
comfort “islands” within the city that are not connected with
safe crossings or trails.
The plan includes recommendation of several connector trails
and city greenways to create a fully connected network for
those users who are “interested but concerned” in biking.
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PARK FACILITY MAPPING DISTRIBUTION
Within Farmington, many residential neighborhoods contain
neighborhood parks with playgrounds, shelters, and basketball
courts. The general guideline is that every community resident
should be able to walk to a neighborhood park within 10 minutes
(approximately half a mile) of their home. The following maps
identify the locations of playground, shelters, and basketball courts
in the city and their proximity to residential areas and to each other.
BARRIERS
The following major roadways are barriers to pedestrian movement
and have been used to adjust the service areas around the park
facilities: Pilot Knob Road/Hwy 31, 195th Street West/Hwy 64, Hwy 50,
Hwy 3, and the railroad tracks.
»Flagstaff Avenue: currently does not bisect any park service
areas, but has been included for future planning due to proposed
development along that corridor.
»Some barrier roads have improved intersection crossings for
pedestrian safety. These crossings may expand access beyond the
identified park service area.
»If there are neighborhoods that have limited park access due
to barrier roads, the city should consider making pedestrian
improvements to improve mobility and access to parks that are
located across barriers.
OTHER FACILITIES
Schools that contain playgrounds that are accessible to the public
may serve as a nearby playground for some residents. These are
identified for the purpose of evaluating potentially redundant
facilities.
DEMOGRAPHICS AND REPLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Areas with high numbers of families and young children should
have more playgrounds, while older neighborhoods with fewer
children may not have the need for as many playgrounds.
If there are overlaps in facility distribution throughout the city,
there is the possibility that some playgrounds, shelters, or courts
are candidates for non-replacement when their life cycles come to
and end.
CONDITIONS OF PARK FACILITIES
Park facilities (playgrounds and
structures) have been given
a conditions evaluation. This
evaluation is based on its current
condition and whether or not it
is in need of repair. Also, the year
it was built and popularity was
taken into consideration. Staff
provided a high level evaluation of
each facility to be used in creating
future recommendations. Below is
the breakdown of how they were
evaluated:
»Excellent: generally new or newer
facilities in great condition.
Structure integrity is intact, paint
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»Good: structures with some minor
peeling of paint and finishing,
and in need of some continued
maintenance for upkeep.
Structurally functional, but
replacement of some components
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remaining lifespan.
»Poor : facilities in this condition
should be replaced, refurbished,
or removed as soon as reasonably
possible. Maintenance on these
facilities has become a burden on
the park system.
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COMMUNITY SCALE PARKS
Farmington has two community scale parks, Distad Park in the north and Rambling River in the center.
Community parks are larger in size than neighborhood parks (20+ acres) and typically contain features
that would not normally be in neighborhood parks and are provided for the entire community, such as
splash pads, large picnic shelters, areas for large events or gatherings, large natural areas, etc.
Most residents in Farmington are within one mile of a community park.
Community parks in Farmington are in need of updated facilities. Other communities are likely
competing with Farmington by attracting residents outside of the community to visit parks.
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PARKS WITH PLAYGROUNDS
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Distad Park and Greenway 18200 Dunbury Ave.2007 2008 54.8 -
Evergreen Knoll Park 626 Heritage Way 1968 2006 4.5 P
Fair Hills Park 19200 Estate Ave.1979 2014 2.4 -
Farmington Preserve Park 19975 Embers Ave.2005 2008 69.8 -
Hill Dee Park 5535 Upper 182nd St.1969 2008 3 -
Jim Bell Neighborhood Park 4650 189th St. West 2001 2006 135 -
Lake Julia Park 5105 187th St. West 1994 2012 26 -
Marigold Park 21195 Cameron Way 2014 2019 0.26 -
Meadowview Park 5550 197th St. West 2000 2003 48.7 -
Pine Knoll Park 4950 203rd St. West 1972 2013 17.6 -
Prairie Pines Park 3235 223rd St. West 2014 2019 3.7 -
Prairie View Park 1100 12th Street 2000 2017 95.4 -
Rambling River Park - Northview 17 Elm Street 1968 2010 29.1 P
Silver Springs Park 18900 English Ave.2002 2008 0.4 -
Sunny Hills Park 19200 Clearwater Loop 2019 2022 2.98 E
Tamarack Park 895 Cantata Ave.2000 2004 4.5 -
Troy Hill Park 19260 Everest Path 1996 2016 0.4 -
Vermillion Grove Park 19850 English Ave.2001 2006 45.44 -
Westview Acres 50 Hickory St.1973 2007 1.8 P
Akin Road Elementary School 5231 195th St. West ----
Farmington Elementary School 500 Maple Street ----
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
There are 21 playgrounds in the Farmington parks system, varying from single play structures,
to multiple structures based on age groups. They have been installed over the last 20 years, the
oldest at Meadowview Park. The current conditions of the playgrounds vary based on when they
were built and their popularity over the last two decades. In addition to the city playgrounds,
there are two public school playgrounds that have been taken into consideration for this service
area analysis. These two playgrounds provide a valuable amenity service to the community but
are not maintained by the city.
City staff have evaluated the playgrounds and identified those in the worst condition and
priorities for replacement. These playgrounds are listed in the chart below. It is recommended
that the city do a full conditions assessment or audit of playgrounds to create a prioritized list
for replacement or refurbishment. This can then be supplemented with industry standards for
lifetime of equipment for continued maintenance.
Troy Hill Park Playground
Westview Acres Park
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ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATIONS
The existing parks system provides half-mile access to playgrounds for most city residents, but as
development pushes into the western part of the city, there will need to be additional planning to
maintain this 0.5 mile service area. Also, Flagstaff Avenue will act as a barrier for access similar to the other
major roadways and railroads.
»The North end will need additional assessment to prioritize which playgrounds should be replaced in
coming years.
»There are neighborhoods around Silver Spring Park and Lake Julia with service area overlaps of 3
playgrounds. If playgrounds are deemed in “poor” condition in these areas, it is suggested they be removed.
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Currently there is a service area gap for playgrounds north of Farmington Elementary. This area is adjacent
to the greater Rambling River Park and has the potential for a small tot lot or nature play features to fill this
gap. The City of Farmington is also looking in this area to acquire land for the park system along Rambling
River.
»Kuchera Entrance (1) has the opportunity to add a small play feature or tot lot to fill this service area gap.
»Existing playgrounds considered to be in “poor” condition are all in the South end of Farmington. Evergreen
Knolls, Rambling River, and Westview are all in poor condition and expected to be replaced in the next five
years.
»Due to road and railroad barriers, there are only two locations in the southern end of Farmington with city
owned playground service area overlaps.
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PARKS WITH SHELTERS OR GAZEBOS
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Evergreen Knoll Park 626 Heritage Way 1968 2006 4.5 E
Fair Hills Park 19200 Estate Ave.1979 2015 2.4 E
Farmington Preserve Park 19975 Embers Ave.2005 2008 69.8 E
Hill Dee Park 5535 Upper 182nd St.1969 2005 3 G
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Lake Julia Park 5105 187th St. West 1994 2012 26 E
Marigold Park 21195 Cameron Way 2014 2019 0.26 E
Meadowview Park 5550 197th St. West 2000 2004 48.7 E
Pine Knoll Park 4950 203rd St. West 1972 2013 17.6 E
Prairie Pines Park 3235 223rd St. West 2014 2019 3.7 E
Prairie Waterway Greenway (ponds)821 13th St.2014 1997 12.88 E
Prairie View Park 1100 12th St.2000 2017 95.4 E
Rambling River Park - Northview 17 Elm St.1968 1982 29.1 P
Silver Springs Park 18900 English Ave.2002 2006 0.4 E
Sunny Hills Park 19200 Clearwater Loop 2019 2022 2.98 E
Tamarack Park 895 Cantata Ave.2000 2024 4.5 G
Vermillion Grove Park 19850 English Ave.2001 2006 45.44 E
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Tamarack Park 895 Cantata Ave.2 3 0 3 2 10
Yearly Rental Total 109 72 40 78 85 384
SHELTERS OR GAZEBOS
The Farmington Parks System has 20 parks with a shelter or gazebo in them.
These structures have been catalogued and given condition ratings to aid in
creating a replacement, refurbishment, or removal plan.
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SHELTER AND GAZEBO RENTALS
There are 12 structures with rental availability in the City of Farmington.
Popularity of annual rentals should be taken into consideration when
creating a replacement, refurbishment, or removals plan. Structures
being used the most will also wear faster than others and require more
maintenance. The picnic shelter at Rambling River Park is the most rented
by more than two times the others but is in the worst condition. This
shelter should take priority
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ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATIONS
There are two small areas near Akin Road Elementary School that are cut off from the 0.5 mile service
area for parks with a shelter or gazebo amenity due to road barriers. These areas don’t have easy access
crossing County Roads 64 and 31.
»Adding a shelter or gazebo type amenity in the northern portion of Farmington Park Preserve (1) would fill
this gap in the system.
»Adding a shelter or gazebo type amenity near Akin Road Elementary (2) would fill the gap in the system.
»Consider removing shelter or gazebo in areas with already 3 existing when they fall into “poor” condition.
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ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATIONS
The main core of downtown lacks a shelter or gazebo. This is due to the lack of public park space and
barriers created by county highways and the railroad restricting pedestrian access.
»Centrally located gap at the Rambling River Center Plaza (1): Incorporating a shelter or gzebo into this master
plan would fill this gap and provide a high quality public space for residents living in this area.
»Rambling River Park-Kuchera Entrance (2) has opportunity to add a shelter or gazebo to replace the existing
one that is being removed in 2023. Once removed, this will be a service area gap for residents living north of
Hwy 50.
»The shelter at Rambling River Northview Park should be replaced and is a top priority as indicated by city
staff. This is the most used and most rented structure in the park system, and it is the oldest.
»There are two areas in the southern end of Farmington with a service area overlap of 3 gazebos or structures.
The city may consider not replacing one or two of these shelters over time as they age and are in need of
replacement.
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Dakota County Estates Park 18220 Emerald Trail 1983 2018 4.4 E
Evergreen Knoll Park 626 Heritage Way 1968 2018 4.5 E
Fair Hills Park 19200 Estate Ave.1979 -2.4 P
Farmington Preserve Park 19975 Embers Ave.2005 2019 69.8 E
Hill Dee Park 5535 Upper 182nd St.1969 2017 3 E
Jim Bell Neighborhood Park 4650 189th St. West 2001 2017 135 E
Lake Julia Park 5105 187th St. West 1994 -26 G
Meadowview Park 5550 197th St. West 2000 2015 48.7 E
Pine Knoll Park 4950 203rd St. West 1972 2013 17.6 G
Prairie Pines Park 3235 223rd St. West 2014 2019 3.7 E
Prairie View Park 1100 12th St.2000 2017 95.4 E
Tamarack Park 895 Cantata Ave.2000 2016 4.5 E
Westview Acres 50 Hickory St.1973 2020 1.8 E
BASKETBALL COURTS
The Farmington Parks System has 14 parks with either a half or full court basketball. The
ages of these courts fall within a wide range, but almost all of them have been repainted
and striped in the last 7 years and are in excellent condition. That said, city staff have
indicated two parks with basketball courts in poor condition. It is recommended that these
2 courts either get new painting and striping, or get replaced.
An audit of basketball hoops should also be done so that replacement of hoops can
happen at the same time to reduce mobilization and construction costs. All courts in
“excellent” and “good” condition should continue to be monitored and checked for surface
cracking, paint stripping, and hoop wear and tear.
Farmington Preserve Park
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ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATIONS
»Vermillion Grove Park (1): adding a half or full court would fill this system gap.
»Farmington Park Preserve (2): adding a court to the northern portion of this park would fill the service area
gap.
»Daisy Knoll court is in “poor” condition but within an area of three overlapping service areas. This court
should be considered for removal.
»Fair Hills court is in poor condition and should be considered for replacement.
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ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATIONS
There is no overlap in basketball court service areas in the southern part of Farmington. Due to Hwy 3 and
the railroad tracks, there is a residential area near downtown that is outside of the basketball court half
mile service areas. City staff will consider options for adding court service to this area, which may include
improving pedestrian crossings of Hwy 3.
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ASSET MANAGEMENT TOOL
The Asset Management Tool is a separate Excel spreadsheet
that has been created to give city staff the ability to track park
assets, assign industry standard life spans, apply cost estimates
for replacements, and financially plan for upcoming years at a
planning level. This complex tool can be used to sort by individual
parks and future park projects, individual asset types, and by
sources of investments. It will also allow the city to update
individual park assets based on replacement needs and updates
to master planning documents. The tool has been developed to be
automated so that when data is added, changed, or updated in a
single field, associated data updates automatically throughout the
spreadsheet.
PROJECT OUTLOOK
In our analysis of the City of Farmington’s park system, we have
worked with city staff to identify all existing facilities, planned park
improvements, and proposed new parks and facilities. This report,
along with the Asset Management Tool will help guide funding
allocation for future projects, as well as track existing park system
assets. Manipulation of the tool will allow for unique funding
strategies and prioritization of assets and projects by the city staff.
OVERALL COSTS
This tool allows the user to sort and consolidate assets to create
many different types of funding scenarios. Scenarios that are
already automated in the spreadsheet are: Total cost by Item, Total
cost by Park, Total cost by Category, costs based in Investment
Types, costs based on Funding Sources, and total costs based on
Existing Inventory, Master Plans, and Operations.
INFLATION FACTOR
Within this tool an inflation factor (percent) has been applied to all
cost summaries and all pricing in this report. Through the calendar
year 2022, a 7% inflation on 2022 dollars has been added. After
2022, 3% has been applied and compounded year over year. This
inflation factor should be adjusted each year to ensure accurate
budget forecasting.
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Restroom Building Road Sculptures
Signage Allowance Site Furnishings Skate Park Splash Pad Tennis Court Volleyball Court Warming House Water 2022 Dollars Inflation Staffing 2022 Dollars Inflation 7.0% 3%
2022 ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 650,000$ 650,000$ 650,000$ 2023 504,000$ 300,000$ ‐$ 25,000$ 2,674,700$ ‐$ 3,745,675$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 25,000$ 667,150$ 65,000$ 96,000$ 325,000$ 550,000$ ‐$ 250,000$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 274,000$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 312,000$ ‐$ 500,000$ 177,500$ 10,641,025$ 11,385,897$ 777,080$ 11,418,105$ 12,217,372$ 2024 ‐$ 600,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 412,500$ 750,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 115,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ 100,000$ 300,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ 500,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 62,500$ 2,900,000$ 3,074,000$ 872,508$ 3,772,508$ 3,998,858$ 2025 125,000$ ‐$ 35,000$ ‐$ 825,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 30,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 60,000$ 15,000$ 300,000$ 160,000$ 350,000$ 1,050,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 3,010,000$ 3,280,900$ 872,508$ 3,882,508$ 4,231,934$
2026 1,525,000$ 1,475,000$ 195,000$ ‐$ 1,717,500$ 2,000,000$ 62,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ ‐$ 82,000$ 15,000$ 50,000$ 1,670,000$ 575,000$ 1,000,000$ 125,000$ 250,000$ ‐$ 1,485,000$ 25,000$ 10,000$ 15,000$ ‐$ 1,000,000$ ‐$ 45,000$ ‐$ 575,000$ 13,911,500$ 15,580,880$ 972,000$ 14,883,500$ 16,669,520$
2027 ‐$ 100,000$ 35,000$ 75,000$ 1,478,750$ 1,000,000$ 1,523,319$ 500,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 500,000$ ‐$ 902,400$ 1,020,000$ 260,000$ 800,000$ 50,000$ 1,650,000$ 275,000$ 400,000$ ‐$ 1,130,000$ ‐$ 10,000$ 125,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 11,834,469$ 13,609,639$ 972,000$ 12,806,469$ 14,727,439$
2028 300,000$ 150,000$ 70,000$ ‐$ 1,035,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 75,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ 90,000$ 260,000$ 141,000$ 125,000$ 575,000$ 100,000$ 200,000$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ 72,000$ ‐$ 1,000,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 750,000$ 19,500$ 5,147,500$ 6,074,050$ 972,000$ 6,119,500$ 7,221,010$ 2029 ‐$ 40,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ 5,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 120,000$ 145,200$ 972,000$ 1,092,000$ 1,321,320$ 2030 ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 75,000$ 93,000$ 1,072,000$ 1,147,000$ 1,422,280$ 2031 ‐$ 100,000$ ‐$ 75,000$ 187,500$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 50,000$ ‐$ 112,800$ 8,000$ 15,000$ 50,000$ 64,000$ 50,000$ 200,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 500,000$ 125,000$ 1,547,300$ 1,965,071$ 1,072,000$ 2,619,300$ 3,326,511$
2032 ‐$ 40,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 115,000$ 149,500$ 1,072,000$ 1,187,000$ 1,543,100$
2033 ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 131,250$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 275,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 481,250$ 640,063$ 1,072,000$ 1,553,250$ 2,065,823$
2034 ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 175,000$ 128,750$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 40,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 493,750$ 671,500$ 1,172,000$ 1,665,750$ 2,265,420$ 2035 ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 25,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 115,000$ 159,850$ 1,172,000$ 1,287,000$ 1,788,930$ 2036 ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 20,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ 20,000$ 200,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 315,000$ 447,300$ 1,172,000$ 1,487,000$ 2,111,540$
2037 ‐$ ‐$ 35,000$ ‐$ 202,500$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 40,000$ ‐$ 8,000$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ 20,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 20,000$ 465,500$ 674,975$ 1,172,000$ 1,637,500$ 2,374,375$
2038 ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 50,000$ 40,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 165,000$ 244,200$ 1,272,000$ 1,437,000$ 2,126,760$
2039 ‐$ ‐$ 35,000$ ‐$ 13,125$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 350,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 548,125$ 827,669$ 1,272,000$ 1,820,125$ 2,748,389$ 2040 ‐$ ‐$ 35,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 110,000$ 169,400$ 1,272,000$ 1,382,000$ 2,128,280$
Total 2,454,000$ 2,805,000$ 440,000$ 375,000$ 8,806,575$ 3,750,000$ 5,330,994$ 515,000$ 30,000$ 175,000$ 795,000$ 162,800$ 1,085,400$ 2,102,150$ 1,585,000$ 2,931,000$ 1,615,000$ 6,200,000$ 500,000$ 1,175,000$ 150,000$ 2,615,000$ 25,000$ 444,000$ 342,000$ 500,000$ 2,000,000$ 312,000$ 45,000$ 1,750,000$ 979,500$ 51,995,419$ 59,193,093$ 19,852,096$ 71,847,515$ 84,938,861$
7% Inflation 2,625,780$ 3,001,350$ 470,800$ 401,250$ 9,423,035$ 4,012,500$ 5,704,164$ 551,050$ 32,100$ 187,250$ 850,650$ 174,196$ 1,161,378$ 2,249,301$ 1,695,950$ 3,136,170$ 1,728,050$ 6,634,000$ 535,000$ 1,257,250$ 160,500$ 2,798,050$ 26,750$ 475,080$ 365,940$ 535,000$ 2,140,000$ 333,840$ 48,150$ 1,872,500$ 1,048,065$
New signage for all
parks in 2023
2022 w/o inflation 7% inflation
Athletic Fields and Courts 4,522,000$ 4,838,540$ Ballfields, courts, open spaces
Infrastrcuture 14,879,200$ 15,920,744$ Parking, Roads, Lighting, Shelters
Support Amenities 1,598,500$ 1,710,395$ Restrooms, water, signage
Trails 10,391,575$ 11,118,985$
Site Furnishings 342,000$ 365,940$
Aquatics 2,000,000$ 2,140,000$ Splash pads
Recreation Equipment 8,375,000$ 8,961,250$ skateparks, playgrounds
TOTAL 33,733,275$ 36,094,604$
EAB Removal/Treatment 425,150$ 454,911$
"Items"New Park System Signs 264,000$ 282,480$
Acquisition
Ballfield
Basketball Court
Basketball Court Half
Bituminous Trails
Building
Court Games
Design Planning Engineering
Disc Golf
Dock
Gazebo
Ice Rink
Lighting/ Electricity
Natural Resource Allowance
New Trail Construction Fund
Parking Lot
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Playground 2‐5
Playground 5‐12
Restroom Building
Road
Sculptures
Signage Allowance
Site furnishings
Skate Park
Splash Pad
Staffing
Tennis Court
Volleyball Court
Warming House
Water
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Restroom Building Road Sculptures
Signage Allowance Site Furnishings Skate Park Splash Pad Tennis Court Volleyball Court Warming House Water 2022 Dollars Inflation Staffing 2022 Dollars Inflation 7.0% 3%
2022‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 650,000$ 650,000$ 650,000$ 2023504,000$ 300,000$ ‐$ 25,000$ 2,674,700$ ‐$ 3,745,675$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 25,000$ 667,150$ 65,000$ 96,000$ 325,000$ 550,000$ ‐$ 250,000$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 274,000$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 312,000$ ‐$ 500,000$ 177,500$ 10,641,025$ 11,385,897$ 777,080$ 11,418,105$ 12,217,372$ 2024‐$ 600,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 412,500$ 750,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 115,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ 100,000$ 300,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ 500,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 62,500$ 2,900,000$ 3,074,000$ 872,508$ 3,772,508$ 3,998,858$ 2025125,000$ ‐$ 35,000$ ‐$ 825,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 30,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 60,000$ 15,000$ 300,000$ 160,000$ 350,000$ 1,050,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 3,010,000$ 3,280,900$ 872,508$ 3,882,508$ 4,231,934$
20261,525,000$ 1,475,000$ 195,000$ ‐$ 1,717,500$ 2,000,000$ 62,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ ‐$ 82,000$ 15,000$ 50,000$ 1,670,000$ 575,000$ 1,000,000$ 125,000$ 250,000$ ‐$ 1,485,000$ 25,000$ 10,000$ 15,000$ ‐$ 1,000,000$ ‐$ 45,000$ ‐$ 575,000$ 13,911,500$ 15,580,880$ 972,000$ 14,883,500$ 16,669,520$
2027‐$ 100,000$ 35,000$ 75,000$ 1,478,750$ 1,000,000$ 1,523,319$ 500,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 500,000$ ‐$ 902,400$ 1,020,000$ 260,000$ 800,000$ 50,000$ 1,650,000$ 275,000$ 400,000$ ‐$ 1,130,000$ ‐$ 10,000$ 125,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 11,834,469$ 13,609,639$ 972,000$ 12,806,469$ 14,727,439$
2028300,000$ 150,000$ 70,000$ ‐$ 1,035,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 75,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ 90,000$ 260,000$ 141,000$ 125,000$ 575,000$ 100,000$ 200,000$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ 72,000$ ‐$ 1,000,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 750,000$ 19,500$ 5,147,500$ 6,074,050$ 972,000$ 6,119,500$ 7,221,010$ 2029‐$ 40,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ 5,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 120,000$ 145,200$ 972,000$ 1,092,000$ 1,321,320$ 2030‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 75,000$ 93,000$ 1,072,000$ 1,147,000$ 1,422,280$ 2031‐$ 100,000$ ‐$ 75,000$ 187,500$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 50,000$ ‐$ 112,800$ 8,000$ 15,000$ 50,000$ 64,000$ 50,000$ 200,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 500,000$ 125,000$ 1,547,300$ 1,965,071$ 1,072,000$ 2,619,300$ 3,326,511$
2032‐$ 40,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 115,000$ 149,500$ 1,072,000$ 1,187,000$ 1,543,100$
2033‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 131,250$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 275,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 481,250$ 640,063$ 1,072,000$ 1,553,250$ 2,065,823$
2034‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 175,000$ 128,750$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 40,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 493,750$ 671,500$ 1,172,000$ 1,665,750$ 2,265,420$ 2035‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 25,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 115,000$ 159,850$ 1,172,000$ 1,287,000$ 1,788,930$ 2036‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 20,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ 20,000$ 200,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 315,000$ 447,300$ 1,172,000$ 1,487,000$ 2,111,540$
2037‐$ ‐$ 35,000$ ‐$ 202,500$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 40,000$ ‐$ 8,000$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ 20,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 20,000$ 465,500$ 674,975$ 1,172,000$ 1,637,500$ 2,374,375$
2038‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 50,000$ 40,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 165,000$ 244,200$ 1,272,000$ 1,437,000$ 2,126,760$
2039‐$ ‐$ 35,000$ ‐$ 13,125$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 75,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ 350,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 548,125$ 827,669$ 1,272,000$ 1,820,125$ 2,748,389$ 2040‐$ ‐$ 35,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 15,000$ 50,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 10,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 110,000$ 169,400$ 1,272,000$ 1,382,000$ 2,128,280$
Total2,454,000$ 2,805,000$ 440,000$ 375,000$ 8,806,575$ 3,750,000$ 5,330,994$ 515,000$ 30,000$ 175,000$ 795,000$ 162,800$ 1,085,400$ 2,102,150$ 1,585,000$ 2,931,000$ 1,615,000$ 6,200,000$ 500,000$ 1,175,000$ 150,000$ 2,615,000$ 25,000$ 444,000$ 342,000$ 500,000$ 2,000,000$ 312,000$ 45,000$ 1,750,000$ 979,500$ 51,995,419$ 59,193,093$ 19,852,096$ 71,847,515$ 84,938,861$
7% Inflation2,625,780$ 3,001,350$ 470,800$ 401,250$ 9,423,035$ 4,012,500$ 5,704,164$ 551,050$ 32,100$ 187,250$ 850,650$ 174,196$ 1,161,378$ 2,249,301$ 1,695,950$ 3,136,170$ 1,728,050$ 6,634,000$ 535,000$ 1,257,250$ 160,500$ 2,798,050$ 26,750$ 475,080$ 365,940$ 535,000$ 2,140,000$ 333,840$ 48,150$ 1,872,500$ 1,048,065$
New signage for all
parks in 2023
2022 w/o inflation 7% inflation
Athletic Fields and Courts4,522,000$ 4,838,540$ Ballfields, courts, open spaces
Infrastrcuture14,879,200$ 15,920,744$ Parking, Roads, Lighting, Shelters
Support Amenities1,598,500$ 1,710,395$ Restrooms, water, signage
Trails10,391,575$ 11,118,985$
Site Furnishings342,000$ 365,940$
Aquatics2,000,000$ 2,140,000$ Splash pads
Recreation Equipment8,375,000$ 8,961,250$ skateparks, playgrounds
TOTAL33,733,275$ 36,094,604$
EAB Removal/Treatment425,150$ 454,911$
"Items"New Park System Signs264,000$ 282,480$
Acquisition
Ballfield
Basketball Court
Basketball Court Half
Bituminous Trails
Building
Court Games
Design Planning Engineering
Disc Golf
Dock
Gazebo
Ice Rink
Lighting/ Electricity
Natural Resource Allowance
New Trail Construction Fund
Parking Lot
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Playground 2‐5
Playground 5‐12
Restroom Building
Road
Sculptures
Signage Allowance
Site furnishings
Skate Park
Splash Pad
Staffing
Tennis Court
Volleyball Court
Warming House
Water
FACILITY CATEGORIES
Items
Year Costs with
inflation
Staffing
Category summaries
The Asset Management Tool is a
complex Excel spreadsheet with
several tabs/sheets of sortable
data identifying cost estimates for
a variety of parks and recreation
investments.
“STAFFING”
is defined as all wages
and benefits. In 2023, the
budgeted annual amount is
$712,080, which includes an
additional two new full time
employees (FTE) approved
mid-year, 2022. One new
FTE started in June of
2022, and the other FTE in
November of 2022.
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“ITEM” DEFINITIONS
Within the tool, there are 32 “Items” which represent all assets that occur in the park system. Some of these
items include ballfields, basketball courts, and playgrounds. Also included are three soft cost Items:
»Acquisition - Assets associated to future purchasing of private land. Associated pricing is an estimation
based on Dakota County Online Property Maps.
»Design Planning & Engineering - Assets associated to the development of new master plans and
construction documents. These are estimated prices based on industry standards.
»Natural Resources Allowance - Assets associated to this include Emerald Ash Borer treatment and
removals, installation and maintenance of plantings, and vegetated buffers, both existing and proposed in
master plans.
“PARK” DEFINITIONS
The Asset Management Tool expands the idea of “park” beyond the common definition. This is done so in
order to accurately track current and future financial investment within the park system. Included beyond
what is commonly thought to be a park, the tool tracks open spaces, greenways, and future recreation
development sites.
Also within this category, a definition of “System Wide” has been included to allocate annual funding to
the overall park system. Items that have been given annual allocations are: Natural Resources Allowance,
New Trail Construction Fund, Signage Allowance, and Staffing. The annual allowance for these items has
been determined based on past and existing funding and agreed upon by city staff. This number can be
adjusted annually to ensure the accuracy of the funding projections.
“CATEGORY” DEFINITIONS
The “categories” in the management tool are an organization of the listed Items by type. This is done so to
help funnel similar items together in order to simplify funding and overall asset management. Items are
consolidated as followed:
»Buildings - Items include Warming Houses and Restroom Buildings. This is defined as enclosed structures
with water and electric utilities.
»Courts - Items include Basketball Courts (including half courts), Volleyball Courts, Tennis Courts, and Court
Games.
»Other Site Improvements - Items include Lighting/Electricity, Site Furnishings, Skate Parks, Water,
Sculptures, Docks, Ice Rinks, Disc Golf, and Roads.
»Playgrounds - Items include Playgrounds (including 2-5 age and 5-12 age).
»Shelters - Items include Picnic Shelters and Gazebos. In general, “shelters” are defined as open air structures
that could include water and electric utilities.
»Staffing - This amount includes the annual wages and benefits package provided by the city. In some
instances, this can also be included at a per park basis if park staff are expected to do certain types of work
that is not being contracted out.
»Trails - Items include Bituminous Trails and New Trail Construction Fund.
“PARK FACILITIES” DEFINITIONS
A manual sorting equation has been embedded into the “Summary of Items” page to consolidate assets in
a slightly different way than is already being utilized in the Categories. These Park Facility features include:
»Design Planning & Engineering - Assets associated to the development of new master plans and
construction documents. These are estimated prices based on industry standards.
»Athletic Fields and Courts - Assets associated to ballfields, courts, and open spaces.
»Infrastructure - Assets associated to buildings, shelters, structures, parking lots, roads, and lighting.
»Support Amenities - Assets associated to restroom buildings, sculptures, signage, and water.
»Trails - Assets associated to existing and proposed trails in parks and greenways.
»Site Furnishings - Assets associated to furnishings like benches and trash receptacles.
»Aquatics - Assets associated to splash pads.
»Recreation Equipment - Assets associated to playgrounds and skateparks.
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“INVESTMENT TYPE” DEFINITIONS
Within the tool, users have the ability to apply an “investment type” to each asset.
These allocations are meant to sort assets at a planning level and sum their associated
costs for budgeting projections. The intent of these categories is to allow the user to
see the comparison between existing park assets, annual allowances, proposed new
investments from master plans, and staff funding. These categories include:
»New Investment - These assets are associated with items in park master plans that
have yet to be built.
»Ongoing Allowance - These are assets associated to the annual allocation of funds
“System Wide”. Each Item has an annual allocation through 2040.
»Replacement - All of these assets are what has been inventoried and considered as
existing within the Parks.
»Staffing - This includes the annual allocation of funding needed to support Parks and
Recreation wages and benefits.
“FUNDING SOURCE” DEFINITIONS
Funding for parks in the City of Farmington is unique and complex. The array of
funding sources have been consolidated in the Asset Management Tool to simplify
where money is coming from in order to accurately create budget projections. These
sources can also be adjusted to represent partial to full funding based on a percentage
of the project budget. These funding sources have been grouped as follows:
»Park Improvement Fund - Funds are made up of:
-Projected additional revenue liquor store transfer
-Combined Park Dedication
-Jim Bell Park & Preserve & Sapphire Lake Farm Leases
»Grants or Outside Sources - Funding coming form state and federal grants, private
donations, and sources outside of the General Fund and Park Improvement Fund
“MASTER PLAN” VERSUS “INVENTORY” DEFINITIONS
What will likely be the most useful sorting function in this tool will be the breakdown
between “Inventory” and “Master Plan”. All assets that are not associated to Operations
and Ongoing Allowances will fall under these two designations. Simply put:
»Inventory - all existing park assets
»Master Plan - all proposed park assets
This aspect of the tool will allow the user to create quick sorts based on year, park,
funding source, and asset types to see budgeting forecasts. As items get installed
throughout the park system, they can be moved from a Master Plan asset to an
Inventory asset and all associated cells will be updated automatically.
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FUTURE PARKS
The City of Farmington is poised to design and construct multiple parks and developments in the
coming years. In order to do so, funding will need to be secured as well as additional staff to assist with
maintenance and operations. Future park projects and their expected funding sources are below:
KEY TAKEAWAYS
After taking inventory of the entire park system and applying industry standard pricing to all assets, there
are some key aspects of the Farmington Parks and Recreation system to note. All budget pricing in this
report has been estimated in 2023 dollars with industry standard costs.
Over the next 18 years (2023 - 2040), $14,536,030 will be needed to fund existing park asset replacement.
However, based on the park facility distribution analysis, this number may be reduced by choosing to not
replace facilities where there are overlapping service areas.
Over the next 18 years (2023 - 2040), $39,348,217 will be needed to fund the completion of existing park
master plans. This includes future assets added to the parks and recreation system. This includes assets
anticipated to be funded by park dedication, development fees, and grant funding. This does not include
money associated to staffing or ongoing allowances.
»Over the next 6 years (2023 - 2028), $37,983,914 will be needed to fund investments to complete existing
park master plans that have not yet been finished. If funded, nine of the master plans can be completed.
As the park system continues to grow and add facilities, it will be important to continue the analysis of
facility distribution, service areas, and demographics, in order to avoid redundancy and ensure walkable
access to park facilities for residents throughout the city.
Park System Analysis & Asset Management Tool
*All estimates based on industry standards as of 2022.
FUTURE PARKS TIMELINE FUNDING SOURCE BUDGET ESTIMATE*
Flagstaff Meadows 2023 Park Improvement Fund $408,656
Hillview Park 2027 Park Improvement Fund $444,050
Jim Bell Park & Preserve 2027 Funding to be determined (see below)$9,555,004
Meadowview Preserve 2027 Park Improvement Fund $829,250
Middle Creek Park 2025 Funding to be determined (see below)$1,265,275
Mystic Meadows 2026 Funding to be determined (see below)$10,031,250
Rambling River Center Plaza 2023 Grant Funding $3,914,782
Sapphire Lake Parks 2025 Park Improvement Fund $885,425
Vermillion Commons 2025 Park Improvement Fund $529,650
Table 4. Future Park’s Budgets
*All estimates based on industry standards as of 2022.
FUTURE PARKS OVER $1,000,000 TIMELINE INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET ESTIMATE*
Middle Creek Park 2025 Land acquisition & associated amenities $1,265,275
Mystic Meadows 2026 Master plan, land acquisition, and associated amenities $10,031,250
Jim Bell Park & Preserve 2027 Design Plan and Egineering & associated amenities $9,555,004
Table 3. Future Large Park’s Budgets
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*All estimates based on industry standards as of 2022.
ITEMS TIMELINE INVESTMENT R ECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET ESTIMATE*
Land Acquisition 2023-2028 Land purchases to complete master plans $2,625,780
E.A.B. Treat/ Remove 2023 Emerald Ash Borer treatment and/or removal $454,911
Park Signage 2023 System wide park signs with new city branding $282,480
Table 5. System-wide Cost Estimates for 2023-2028
IMMEDIATE LARGE INVESTMENTS
Along with future parks coming down the pipeline for the City of Farmington, there are 3 other major
investments that will happen in the coming years.
»Land Acquisition: For the next 6 years (2023 - 2028) there are 5 parks requiring land acquisitions in order
to complete existing and future master plans and developments. Land value of the indicated parcels was
acquired from the public Dakota County Online Property Maps. The parks projects requiring land acquisitions
are:
-Hill Dee Park - the land at Hill Dee Park is not necessary, but it would be nice to have to complete the park’s
master plan.
-Middle Creek Park
-Mystic Meadows (included in new master plan that will be needed)
-Rambling River - Kuchera
-Vermillion Grove
-Potential acquisition for Jim Bell Park & Preserve expansion
»Emerald Ash Borer (E.A.B.) Treat/Remove: The City of Farmington has an existing E.A.B. treatment and
removals plan for ash trees within the parks and recreation system. Troubled ash trees have already been
identified and a price has been associated based on whether they will continue to be treated or removed.
Moving forward the city will remove (contracted or in-house) all ash trees indicated by the city staff to be in
parks that pose a safety threat, except for in 2 parks: Prairieview Park and Fair Hills; these parks have yet to
show signs of infected trees, and because of this the city will attempt to save them using treatments.
»Park Signage: The city has recently completed a rebranding process and will need to replace all existing
parks signs. The below figure accounts for 34 new signs to be acquired and installed throughout the park
system.
*All estimates based on industry standards as of 2022.
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*All estimates based on industry standards as of 2022.
**Cost for recent parking improvements have been removed.
ITEMS TIMELINE INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET ESTIMATE*
Rambling River (RR)2023-2024 RR Park, RR Master Plan, RR Kuchera, RR Feely Fields
with an inclusive playground.
$5,690,260**
Trail Improvements 2023 Existing Trail Replacement $2,087,784
Skate Park 2023 City’s first permanent skate park at Feely Fields (included
in RR cost estimate above).
$535,000
Evergreen Knoll 2026 Complete master plan & update existing amenities
including water play and permanent restrooms.
$2,488,018
Distad Park 2028 Complete master plan & update existing amenities $3,171,480
Table 6. Project Priorities
PRIORITIES INDICATED BY PARK STAFF
Parks staff have indicated priorities for both completion of master plans as well as updates to existing
park features. Priorities have been selected due to their locations throughout the city, creation of unique
amenities, and improvements to deteriorating trail systems.
»Rambling River (RR): Rambling River is a consolidation of 4 projects that act as the “Gateway” to the
downtown core of the city. These are also the most heavily used parks in the city and a main destination for
both residents and visitors alike, as well as being centrally located geographically.
-RR Master Plan: Both sides of the Vermillion River stretching from Riverview Elementary School in the
North to the Schmitz-Maki Arena to the South.
-RR Park: Area of Rambling River just south of the Dodge Middle School.
-RR Feely Fields: Area of Rambling River just north of the Schmitz-Maki Arena.
-RR Kuchera: Area of Rambling River near the east end, at the corner of 4th Street and Willow Street.
»Trail Improvements: City staff have identified parks with trails in the worst conditions throughout the
city. A high level budget has been developed for replacement to ensure that they do not fall into complete
disrepair.
»Skate Park: Currently there is damage to downtown infrastructure from skateboard use, and there are no
skateparks in the city. Residents are currently going north to Rosemount to use their community skatepark .
Prioritizing a skate park in the city will give skateboarders an appropriate place to skateboard, and can be a
great draw for both local residents and surrounding cities.
»Distad Park: Distad Park borders the north side of the City of Farmington. It contains green space for future
park improvements and master plan updates. It is also the gateway to the North Creek Greenway trail system.
»Evergreen Knoll: This park has been identified as a priority due to it being at the southern entrance to the
city. It has a large shelter for gathering and if given funding to complete the master plan, can once again be
one of the city’s premier parks with water play and a permanent restrooms.
Below is a breakdown of the funding required to see through the above priorities.
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IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES & PRIORITIES
Park improvements that are identified in park master plans and as a part of ongoing park
maintenance and replacement needs will need more funding than exists in order to be completed. A
set of guidelines will help city staff and elected officials make decisions when it comes to prioritizing
park investments. The following guidelines have been developed:
1. Trail improvements and a new skate park are priority park investments as identified by the Farmington Parks Commission and public input collected during 2022.
-The city’s existing trails are highly used and many are in need of maintenance and repair in order to
be safe and accessible for users of all ages and abilities.
-A new skate park has been in plans for various parks and locations for several years and many
residents feel that it would be a unique destination for the city and surrounding area.
2. Existing park assets should be improved before building new parks or adding new features to existing parks.
-Facility distribution maps have been developed in order to give city staff and elected officials
candidate park sites where replacements may not be necessary.
3. Rambling River Park is a high priority.
-Develop an updated master plan for the park
-Trails need to be repaired or potentially relocated
-Consider partnership with Dakota County for trails—part of the North Creek Greenway Master Plan
from 2011
4. Implementation of some visible improvements at Jim Bell Park and Preserve in the near future is a high priority.
-Consider development of trails and restoration areas as a first phase. Add amenities later.
-Consider partnership with Dakota County on the park ownership and future development.
5. Consider options for creative implementation and alternative funding.
-Consider divesting in or repurposing the system by choosing not to replace all existing park assets.
Address replacement needs while budgeting each year. See pages 23-36 for distribution maps.
-Consider local business or corporate sponsorship for park signage and shelters.
-Consider partnership with Dakota County for large parks and regional trails.
-Include the community in decision making and prioritization of assets.
-Look into use of existing parks and trails (potentially StreetLight data)
IMPLEMENTATION STEPS & FUNDING STRATEGIES
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ITEMS TIMELINE INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET ESTIMATE*
Trail
Improvements
2023 Existing Trail Replacement, approximately 5 miles of trails across 5
parks:
»Evergreen Knoll Park: approximately 0.2 miles of trails that need
replacement. The cost for this is reflected in both Trail Improvements and
its individual park estimate
»Jim Bell Neighborhood Park: approximately 1.4 miles of trails that will
need replacement
»Lake Julia Park: approximately 0.5 miles of trails that will need
replacement
»Prairie Waterway Greenway: approximately 2.2 miles of trails that will
need replacement
»Rambling River Park Feely Fields: 0.7 miles of trails that will need
replacement
$2,087,784
Rambling River
Master Plan
Development
2023 Develop an updated master plan for Rambling River Park based in
community and stakeholder input
»Assumption of projects to include: trails, playground, pickleball, shelter
(Veterans group), skate park, parking, signage; consider potential
amphitheater and splash pad
-Resolve the number of shelters/gazebos needed
-Review existing agreements with Veterans group
-Assess parking demand
$60,000
Park Signage 2023-
2024
System wide park signs with new city branding $282,480
Emerald Ash Borer
Treatment
2023-
2024
Emerald Ash Borer treatment and/or removal $454,911
Rambling River
Center Plaza
2023-
2024
Rambling River Center Plaza design and engineering $750,000
(earmarked from
federal funds)
Skate Park 2024-
2025
City’s first permanent skate park at Rambling River at Feely Fields
»Include in Rambling River Master Plan process; considerations: keep it
visible, close to downtown
$535,000
Evergreen Knoll 2026 »Assess parking demand in coordination with splash pad $2,488,018
Distad Park 2028 »Assess parking demand in coordination with splash pad $3,171,480
Natural Resources Annual Basic fund for minimal maintenance system wide $15,000
Staffing Annual Expected 2023 budget, will increase as full-time staff are added $712,000
Table 7. System-wide Cost Estimates for 2023-2028
*All estimates based on industry standards as of 2022.
SHORT-TERM PRIORITY PROJECTS (2023-2028)
Evaluation of the park system’s needs and development of priorities based on City Council, Park
Commission, staff, and the public’s input has assisted in development of the following list of
short-term projects for Farmington’s parks and recreation system:
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PARK MASTER PLANS
The following parks in the system will need updated or newly
developed park master plans in the coming years in order to
incorporate new community input, consideration of other recent
park improvements in the system, and updated costs and trends:
1. Jim Bell Park and Preserve
2. Meadowview Preserve
3. Mystic Meadows Park
4. Sapphire Lake Parks
5. Spruce Street Area Master Plan
6. Vermillion Commons Park (needs master plan)
Potential partnership projects / Ongoing engagement and coordination projects
The Jim Bell Park and Preserve master planning project helped to identify several park issues and needs.
Among these needs, the following are potential partnership projects where continuing engagement and
discussion are necessary:
»Pickleball courts are highly desired by members of the community. There is the potential to partner
with the School District to build additional courts.
»A new indoor hockey rink is desired by hockey groups who travel to other communities for ice time.
»Youth baseball and youth softball are in need of more fields for games and desire a larger complex
for potential tournaments.
»Off-road bike trails are developed in open space areas by youth bicyclists--consider formalizing these
trails.
»A skate park is desired by many skaters in the community, young and old. Skate parks can be used by
skateboarders, bicyclists, and rollerbladers.
»A disc golf course provides a low cost way for people, young and old, to enjoy the outdoors. Many
residents have expressed interest.
»Downtown outdoor plaza improvements have been discussed for years and state funding may be
available to support some or all of these plans.
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FUNDING OPTIONS AND SOURCES
The following list can be used as a resource when considering
funding for parks and recreation projects.
EXPANSION OF EXISTING CITY FUNDING
»Advocate for Parks and Recreation to receive a larger share of the
City’s general fund.
»Increase funding from the General Fund for maintenance work.
»Establish an Asset Management Fund to cover major capital repairs
and replacements.
NEW CITY FUNDS
»Consider a bond referendum for a specific package of capital
improvements.
»Consider a franchise fee to fund maintenance or specific programs.
»Dedicated tax levy specifically for parks and recreation or trails
»Consider a Local Option Sales Tax, which needs legislative approval
GRANTS
»Continue to strategically pursue grants focused on those whose
funding amounts are sufficient to outweigh administrative
requirements.
»Utilize Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation
»Minnesota DNR Outdoor Recreation Grants
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
»Continue to build and enhance partnerships with community
education departments, schools, athletic organizations, fraternal
organizations/nonprofits, and others, in order to share facilities or
share costs of managing/maintaining facilities.
»Evaluate the potential value of sponsorship for all assets,
programs, and events in the system based on user demographics
and participation/visitation. Use the data to create an enhanced
sponsorship catalogue to target local and regional sponsors and
corporate partnerships.
»Explore collaborative funding opportunities for projects that
contribute to public health, public art, programming, and
sustainability.
»Consider the use of a crowdfunding tool for small, targeted project
(kickstarter.org, razoo.com or NRPA Fund Your Park).
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APPENDIX
EXISTING MASTER PLANS
The following pages contain the existing master plans for the City of Farmington. They are all at different
stages of completion and are meant for reference only.
PARK ID PARK NAME
1 Daisy Knoll Park
2 Dakota County Estates Park
3 Depot Way Arts Park
4 Distad Park
5 Evergreen Knoll Park
6 Fair Hills Park
7 Farmington Preserve Park
8 Flagstaff Meadows Park (Future)
9 Hill Dee Park
10 Hillview Park (Future)
11 Jim Bell Neighborhood Park
12 Jim Bell Park and Preserve (Future)
13 Lake Julia Park
14 Marigold Park
15 Meadowview Park
16 Meadowview Preserve (Future)
17 Middle Creek Park (Future)
18 Mystic Meadows Park (Future)
19 Pine Knoll Park
20 Prairie Pines Park
21 Prairieview Park
22 Rambling River Center Plaza (Future)
23 Rambling River Park
24 Rambling River - Feely Fields
25 Sapphire Lake Parks (Future)
26 Silver Springs Park
27 Spruce Street Area Master Plan
28 Sunny Hills Park
29 Tamarack Park
30 Troy Hill Park
31 Vermillion Commons Park (Future)
32 Vermillion Grove Park
33 Westview Park
Table 8. Park master plans and their locations in
the City of Farmington
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Daisy Knoll Park
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IN EXISTING NATURAL
AREAS
EXISTING PARK FEATURES
• 5-12 PLAYGROUND
• 1/2 COURT BASKETBALL
• NEIGHBORHOOD BALL FIELD
• PAVED TRAIL IN ACTIVE PORTION OF THE PARK
• SLEDDING HILL
• NATURAL AREA CONSISTING OF WOODS AND
GRASSLANDS
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
AMENITIES
• NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR 5-12 YEAR OLD AND 2-5
YEAR OLD WITHIN EXISTING PLAYGROUND
• PICNIC SHELTER
• SECURITY LIGHT BETWEEN NEW PARK SHELTER
AND PLAYGROUND
• IMPROVED HALF COURT BASKETBALL
• NEIGHBORHOOD BALL FIELD TO REMAIN
• ADDITIONAL BENCHES AND TRASH RECEPTACLES
• NEW PARK SIGNAGE AT TRAIL ENTRIES
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION AND SAFETY
• PAVED TRAIL CONNECTION TO UPPER 183RD ST.
WEST
• PAVED TRAIL LINKING EUCLID ST. TO PARK
AMENITIES MEANDERS UP HILLSIDE THROUGH THE
PARK’S NATURAL AREAS
• SIDEWALK ALONG EUCLID ST. NORTH TO UPPER
182ND AND SOUTH TO CONNECT TO EXISTING TRAIL
AT EUCLID PATH AND PILOT KNOB RD.
• CONSIDER STOP SIGNS :
- THREE WAY STOP SIGN AT ESQUIRE WAY
AND ESSENCE TRAIL
- THREE WAY STOP AT EUCLID ST. AND
UPPER 182ND ST.
- ON EUCLID WAY AT EUCLID
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PARK SIZE: 25 ACRES
BENCHES
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LANDSCAPING AND NATURAL AREAS
• ENTRY GARDEN WITH PERENNIALS, SHRUBS AND
LANDSCAPE BOULDERS AT ESQUIRE WAY
• LANDSCAPING ALONG WATER TOWER FENCE
• ADDITIONAL SHADE TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES
AND SHRUBS IN KEY LOCATIONS
• TRIAL PRAIRIE GARDEN ON STEEP DRAINAGE
SWALE SLOPES NORTH OF WATER TOWER ACCESS
ROAD
• PRAIRIE RESTORATION AND WOODLAND
MANAGEMENT IN EXISTING NATURAL AREAS
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PARK SIZE: 4.4 ACRES
EXISTING PARK FEATURES
• 5-12 PLAYGROUND
• 1/2 COURT BASKETBALL
• NEIGHBORHOOD BALL FIELD
• PAVED TRAIL
• SAND VOLLEYBALL
• PICNIC TABLE
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
• NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR THE 5-12
PLAYGROUND
• 2-5 PLAYGROUND
• FULL COURT BASKETBALL
• PAVED LOOP TRAIL
• PICNIC SHELTER
• PICNIC TABLES & GRILLS
• NEIGHBORHOOD BALL FIELD
• PARK SIGNAGE
• ADDITIONAL SHADE & EVERGREEN
TREES
• SECURITY LIGHT
• ON-ROAD BIKE LANE STRIPING ALONG
EMERALD TRAIL AND EMBERS AVE.
• LOW SHRUB BEDS ALONG UPPER
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FOR EXISTING 5-12
PLAYGROUND,
SWINGS WILL REMAIN
FULL COURT
BASKETBALL
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PICNIC SHELTER
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ON ROAD
BIKE LANE
TO HILL DEE
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AROUND PARK
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EXISTING PARK FEATURES
• SWIMMING POOL & BATHHOUSE
• PLAYGROUND (5-12)
• OFF-STREET PARKING (APPROX. 44 STALLS)
• 1/2 COURT BASKETBALL
• PICNIC SHELTER
• PLEASURE SKATING
• OPEN PLAY FIELD
• MATURE TREES
• PARK SIGN
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NEW PARK SIGN AND LANDSCAPING
IMPROVE EXISTING DROP-OFF CIRCLE WITH
PLANTINGS
PARKING EXPANSION (20 STALLS)
REPLACE EXISTING PICNICSHELTER
PATH AROUND
SOUTHEAST
SECTION OF PARK
RAINWATER GARDEN TO
ADDRESS DRAINAGE
ISSUES
OPEN PLAY LAWN
OPEN PLAY AREA
ORNAMENTAL
FENCE AND
TREES TO
DEFINE PARK
EDGE
SAND VOLLEY-
BALL
PICNIC TABLES AND
GRILLS
SWIMMING POOL
(EXISTING)
PUMP HOUSE
AND SERVICE
DRIVE
(EXISTING)
EXISTING
PRE-K PLAY AREA
5-12 PLAY AREA,
UPDATED
EQUIPMENT
PICNIC LAWN WITH NEW
SHELTER, PICNIC
TABLES AND GRILLS
FUTURE TRAIL
CONNECTION TO
FAIRGROUNDS
NEW TRAIL ALONG 6TH
STREET
FULL COURT BASKET-
BALL WITH BENCHES
EXISTING EVERGREENS
KEY
EXISTING SHADE TREE
SUGGESTED SHADE TREE
EXISTING EVERGREEN
SUGGESTED
EVERGREEN
TURF
RAINWATER GARDEN
PLANTINGS
PICNIC TABLE & GRILL
ORNAMENTAL FENCE
SECURITY LIGHT
WASTE CONTAINER
BIKE RACK (EXISTING )
0 40 80FT NORTH
SECURITY LIGHT
BENCHES AROUND
PLAY AREA (6)
SECURITY LIGHT
SECURITY LIGHTS
LONG TERM OPTION
SWIMMING POOL IS
REPLACED WITH A ZERO
DEPTH SPLASH PAD & NEW
BUILDING ACCOMMODATING
CHANGING ROOMS AND
LARGE PICNIC SHELTER.
PICNIC SHELTER
AND CHANGING
ROOMSSPLASH PAD
FENCE
Master Plan
SUGGESTED PARK FEATURES
• SELECTED REPLACEMENT OF SOME OUTDATED PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT
• NEW BATHHOUSE - SHORT TERM NEED
• LONG TERM OPTION OF REPLACING SWIMMING POOL WITH ZERO DEPTH
SPLASH PAD
• EXPANDED OFF-STREET PARKING (18 ADDITIONAL STALLS TOTAL )
• REMOVAL OF EXISTING PICNIC SHELTER AND ADDITION OF TWO NEW
SHELTERS
• PICNIC TABLES WITH GRILLS (4)
• FULL COURT BASKETBALL WITH PLAYERS BENCHES
• SAND VOLLEYBALL (2 COURTS)
• NEW PATH ALONG 6TH STREET AND LOOP PATH IN EAST AREA OF PARK
•SECURITY LIGHTS (5)
• REPLACEMENT OF PERIMETER FENCING WITH ORNAMENTAL FENCE
• RAINWATER GARDENS AND ADDITIONAL TREES
• BENCHES (6)
• WASTE CONTAINERS (4)
PARK SIZE: 4.5 ACRES
TRAIL ENTRY PARK SIGN
EX. LIGHT
EX.
LIGHT
EX.LIGHT
EX.LIGHT EX.LIGHT
NEW BATHHOUSE
SECURITY LIGHTING
Flagstaff Meadows Park | Master Plan
City Council Approved - August 15, 2022
210TH ST W
EXISTING
STORMWATER
POND
EXISTING TRAIL
EXISTING TRAIL
EXISTING
STORMWATER
POND
EXISTING
PRE- TREATMENT
AREA
EXISTING EASEMENT
EXISTING
EASEMENT
FUTURE PARK
EXISTING
PRE-TREATMENT
AREA
OPEN LAWN
OPEN LAWN
BENCH
BENCH
DOG WASTE
PLAYGROUND
OPEN LAWN
SHADE STRUCTURE
MONUMENT SIGN
MONUMENT SIGN
BENCH
BENCH
TRAIL
PLAYGROUND(8,000) SQFT)
SHADE STRUCTURE & CONCRETE PLAZA
PROPOSED STORMWATER EXTENSION
TRAIL WITH FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TO WEST
PROJECT BOUNDARY
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North Creek Park
BENCH
Concept Plan: Approved November 5, 2007, Updated 10.12.10
WETLANDYOUTH SOCCER -
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PARKING
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TRAIL
NORTH CREEK PARK
OPPORTUNITIES -
ACTIVE PARK AREA -APPROX. 8 AC
• PLAYGROUND
• SPRAYGROUND
• CLIMBING BOULDER
• BIKE RACK AT PLAYGROUND
• WARMING HOUSE / SHELTER BUILDING
WITH RESTROOMS
• PICNIC AREA WITH GRILLS
• ICE HOCKEY RINK : PAVED W/BOARDS
• PLEASURE SKATING RINK
• INFORMAL YOUTH SOCCER FIELD (UN-
PROGRAMMED)
• GAZEBO OVERLOOKING POND
• FISHING DOCK TO POND
• BENCHES
• SHADE TREES AND LANDSCAPING
• PARKING LOT WITH 23 STALLS (AL-
READY INSTALLED BY DEVELOPER)
• PAVED LOOP TRAIL SURROUNDING
PARK AND CREEK GREENWAY AND TO
OTHER TRAILS IN THE DEVELOPMENT
• PARK SIGN AT MAIN ENTRY
• SMALL PARK SIGN AT TRAIL ENTRIES
SHADE TREE
PLEASURE
RINK
PAVED
HOCKEY RINK
W/BOARDS
BENCH
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PICNIC AREA GRILL
WASTE CONTAINER
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Farmington, Minnesota
Fairhills Park
Existing Play arEa
(2-12 yEar olds)
MaP kEy
Park boundary
PavEd 10’ trail
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park area - 2.4 acres
eXistinG park aMenities
PLAYGROUND 2-12 YEAR OLDS •
SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT •
BASKETBALL COURT - 40’ LONG BY 25’ WIDE •
8 FOOT TALL SWING •
ARBORETUM AND SINGAGE FOR OVER 30 TREES•
10 FOOT WIDE TRAIL ON SOUTH AND EAST EDGES OF PARK•
2 PARK SIGNS•
2 BENCHES•
2 PICNIC TABLES•
1 GRILL•
EXISTING 100’ WIDE GAS LINE EASEMENT •
OPEN PLAY AREA•
RED TWIG DOGWOOD SCREENING ON NORTH SIDE OF •
PARK
proposeD park iMproveMents
CONSTRUCT SHELTER - 40’ LONG BY 25’ WIDE WITH 6 •
PICNIC TABLES
EXPAND EXISTING BASKETBALL COURT TO 70’ LONG BY 40’ •
WIDE SURFACE
REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING 2-12 YEAR OLD •
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT WITH SEPARATE 2-5 AND 5-12
YEAR OLD PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT STRUCTURES
MOVE 8 FOOT TALL SWING TO NEW LOCATION IN •
PLAYGROUND AREA
NEW SAND PLAY AREA FOR 2-5 YEAR OLDS •
10 FOOT WIDE WALKING TRAIL ON WEST AND NORTH EDGE •
OF PARK COMPLETES LOOP
REMOVE RED TWIG DOGWOOD ON NORTH SIDE AND •
REPLACE WITH LOWER GROWING PLANTS
INSTALL BENCHS NEAR BASKETBALL COURT AND THROUGH •
ARBORETUM
PAINTED BIKE LANE ON 193RD STREET TO CONNECT TO •
EXISTING PAVED TRAILS ALONG FAIRHILL GREENWAY
UPDATE TREE IDENTIFICATION NAMEPLATES IN •
ARBORETUM
ADDITIONAL WASTE RECEPTACLES•
REMOVE SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT •
Existing Park sign
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Existing trEE to
bE rEMovEd
Existing
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oPEn Play arEa
Existing arborEtuMProPosEd
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sign
25’ProPosEd widE 10’ trail
Existing 10’
widE trail
Existing
trEE
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6’ striPEd
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trail
Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington Preserve Park
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ENTRY SIGN
BALLFIELD -
UNPROGRAMMEDWARMING HOUSE /
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FARMINGTON PRESERVE PARK
OPPORTUNITIES
PRESERVE AREA : APPROX. 64 AC
• EXISTING WETLANDS AND OPEN
SPACES
• EXISTING TREE STANDS
• PAVED TRAIL CONNECTING WITH
PAVED TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE DE-
VELOPMENT
• NATURAL TRAILS (MOWED) THROUGH
SENSITIVE AREAS
• AREA TO REMAIN NATURAL
• NATURAL AREA WILL CONNECT WITH
PARK AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
PARKVIEW PONDS DEVELOPMENT
PARK AREA - PARKVIEW PONDS
DEVELOPMENT : APPROX. 4 AC
• PLAYGROUND - 60’ X 120’
• HALF-COURT BASKETBALL WITH
4-SQUARE, HOPSCOTCH, AND 3-HOLE
PUTTING GREEN AT SOUTH END OF
COURT - OUTDOOR CARPET PROVID-
ED
• NEIGHBORHOOD BALL FIELD - UN-
PROGRAMMED
• OPEN PLAY LAWN AREA
• SHELTER - SINGLE-POLE
• PICNIC AREA WITH GRILL
• BIKE RACK AT PLAYGROUND
• BENCHES
• SHADE TREES AND LANDSCAPING
• ESTABLISH EXISTING WETLAND WITH
NATIVE GRASSES, SHRUBS AND
TREES
• EXISTING PAVED PARKING AREA - 14
SPACES PROVIDED WITH VIEWING
AREA
• EXISTING PAVED LOOP TRAILS SUR-
ROUNDING PARK AND CONNECTING
WITH PAVED TRAILS THROUGHOUT
THE DEVELOPMENT
• PARK SIGN AT MAIN ENTRY
• SMALL PARK SIGNS AT TRAIL ENTRIES
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WASTE CONTAINER
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Farmington, Minnesota
Lake Julia Park
MAP KEY
PAVED TRAIL
PARCEL
PARK BOUNDARY
BENCH
PICNIC TABLE AND GRILL
WASTE CONTAINER
Concept Plan: Approved January 20, 2009
UNPROGRAMMED
SOCCER/LACROSSE
EXISTING DOCK
187TH STREET
LAKE JULIA
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WARMING HOUSE
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PROPOSED 20 SPACE
PARKING LOT
PROPOSED 8’ TRAIL
LAKE JULIA PARK OPPORTUNITIES
PARK AREA -APPROX. 17.4 AC TOTAL,
8.4 AC LAKE JULIA
EXISTING CONDITIONS
1,112 FEET OF SIDEWALK ALONG EM-•
BERS AVENUE
1,762 FEET OF BIKE TRAIL ON SOUTH, •
EAST, AND NORTH SIDE OF LAKE JULIA
EXISTING POND AND OPEN SPACES •
3,900 SQUARE FOOT PLAY AREA •
90 FOOT DIAMETER BALL FIELD •
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
REPLACE EXISTING PLAYGROUND •
EQUIPMENT AND SURFACE FOR 5-12
YEAR OLDS
ADDITIONAL PLAY AREA – 1,200 SQUARE •
FEET WITH NEW EQUIPMENT AND SUR-
FACING FOR 2-5 YEAR OLDS
40 FOOT RECTANGULAR SHELTER - •
WARMING HOUSE WITH PAVEMENT
90’ X 120’ PAVED SURFACE FOR YEAR •
ROUND ACTIVITY (BASKETBALL ,COURT
GAMES AND PLEASURE SKATING)
POTENTIAL SOCCER/LACROSSE FIELD •
PAVED PARKING AREA – 20 SPACES •
PROPOSED
1,163 FEET OF ADDITIONAL BIKE TRAIL •
TO COMPLETE LOOP ON NORTH SIDE
OF LAKE JULIA
660 FEET OF BIKE LANE TO COMPLETE •
LOOP ON EGRET WAY
LIGHTING ALONG TRAIL •
BENCHES, GRILLS, WATER SPIGOT •
SHADE TREES – MAPLES AND CRAB •
TREES
RELOCATE SIGN AND LANDSCAPING •
LONG TERM PLAN - DRINKING FOUNTAIN •
EGRET WAY
PROPOSED PAVED PAD FOR
COURT GAMES (SUMMER)
PLEASURE SKATING (WINTER)
PROPOSED BIKE LANE
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ENTRY SIGN AND
LANDSCAPING
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REPLACE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND
SURFACING (5-12 YEAR OLDS)
EXISTING
BALL
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PROPOSED LIGHT
WASTE CONTAINER
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WASTE CONTAINER
PROPOSED LIGHT
EXISTING TRAIL
WASTE CONTAINER
PROPOSED
LIGHT
WASTE CONTAINER
Farmington, Minnesota
Marigold Park
City Council Approved Master Plan – March 6, 2017
PROPOSED PARK AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
• SMALL PLAYGROUND
• SMALL SHELTER WITH PICNIC TABLE AND GRILL
• SEATING / BENCHES WITH VIEWS OF PLAYGROUND AND WATER
• PARK SIGNAGE
• TRAIL SIGNAGE (WAYFINDING AND REGULATION)
• INTERIOR SHADE TREES
• VEGETATION BUFFER ALONG RESIDENTIAL EDGES
KEY PARK AND TRAIL CONSIDERATIONS
• CENTRALLY LOCATE SHELTER WITH ACCESS FROM TRAIL
• DEFINE PARK EDGES AND BUFFER PLAYGROUNDS FROM STREET, EXISTING
TRAIL, AND STORMWATER PONDS
• ENHANCE VISIBILITY OF PARK AND TRAIL FROM 212TH ST. W.
• EXTENDED EVENING USE OF SHELTER AND PLAYGROUND, LOCATE NEAR
EXISTING STREET LIGHT
• PROVIDED SHADED PLAYGROUND AND SEATING THROUGHOUT THE DAY
MARIGOLD PARK AND TRAIL OPPORTUNITIES
PARK AREA - 0.25 ACRES
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Farmington, MN
Revised Park Plan
Phone (952) 937-5150Fax(952) 937-5822Toll Free (888) 937-5150
12701 Whitewater DriveMinnetonka, MN 55343westwoodps.com
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Farmington, Minnesota
Meadowview Park
Existing Play arEa
(2-12 yEar olds)
City Council Approved Master Plan – November 3, 2003
Update September 10, 2010 to reflect built featuresPi
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PLAYGROUND 2-12 YEAR OLDS •
HALF BASKETBALL COURT •
PICNIC SHELTER•
INFORMAL BALLFIELD•
TRAIL NETWORK•
WOODED NATURAL AREA•
PONDS•
PARKING LOT•
GRILLS•
OPEN PLAY AREA•
prOpOsED pArk IMprOVEMEnts
ADDITIONAL BOARDWALK CONNECTION•
INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE•
IMPROVE WOODS ECOLOGICAL HEALTH•
BIRD HOUSES•
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Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc.
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PICNIC
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PARK SIZE:
PHASE 1: 21 ACRES
PHASE 2: 21 ACRES
TOTAL: 42 ACRES
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES:
• PARK ENVISIONED AS A STATE OF THE ART BALL
FIELD FACILITY INCLUDING LIGHTS, IRRIGATION,
CONCESSION BUILDING, FENCED 300’ FIELDS.
PHASE 1
• 4 FENCED AND LIGHTED BALL FIELDS WITH 300’
FROM HOME PLATE TO OUTFIELD
• TWO LARGE COMMUNITY PICNIC SHELTERS FOR
RENT
• CONCESSION BUILDING INCLUDING SPACE FOR
RESTROOMS
• PRACTICE AREA
• TRAILS
• PRAIRIE RESTORATION LOCATIONS
• PARK ROAD
• 260 (APPROX.) PARKING SPACES IN TWO LOTS AND
PARALLEL PARKING ALONG PARK ROAD
• 1,200 SQ. FT. EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING
PHASE 2
• 4 FENCED AND LIGHTED BALL FIELDS WITH 300’
FROM HOME PLATE TO OUTFIELD
• ONE LARGE COMMUNITY PICNIC SHELTER FOR
RENT
• CONCESSION BUILDING INCLUDING SPACE FOR
RESTROOMS
• TRAILS
• PRAIRIE RESTORATION LOCATIONS
• PARK ROAD
• 200 (APPROX.) PARKING SPACES IN ONE LOT AND
PARALLEL PARKING ALONG PARK ROAD
• PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR 2-5 AND 5-12 YEAR
OLD AGE GROUPS
• FULL BASKETBALL COURT
KEY
PARKING -
100 SPACES
PARK ENTRY
WITH
SIGNAGE
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SOFTBALL FIELD
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EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
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SOUTH OF PARK
ROAD
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PARKING ON NORTH SIDE OF
ROAD
PARK ENTRY
WITH PARK
SIGN AND
LANDSCAPING
NATIVE PLANT-
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WETLAND
EDGE
PARKING - 150 SPOTS
1.5 ACRE NEIGHBOR-
HOOD PARK AREA WITH
PICNIC SHELTER, 2-12
PLAYGROUND AND FULL
COURT BASKETBALL
SIDEWALK OR
TRAIL ON ALL
STREETS
FRONTING
THE PARK
TRAIL CONNECTION TO
NEIGHBORHOOD AND
CITY WIDE TRAIL
SYSTEM
TRAIL ENTRY
PARK SIGNS
Master Plan
September 18 , 2006
PROPOSED SHADE TREES
PRAIRIE
TURF
BALL FIELD LIGHT
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Farmington, Minnesota
Pine Knoll Park
MAP KEY
PAVED TRAIL
PARCEL
PARK BOUNDARY
BENCH
BIKE RACK
WASTE CONTAINER
Concept Plan: Approved January 20, 2009
PINE KNOLL PARK OPPORTUNITIES
PARK AREA -APPROX. 4 AC
EXISTING CONDITIONS
525 FEET OF BIKE TRAIL ON WEST SIDE OF PARK •
420 FEET OF SIDEWALK ON 203RD STREET •
4,400 SQUARE FOOT PLAY AREA •
112 FOOT DIAMETER BALL FIELD •
REMOVE EXISTING 880 SQUARE FOOT BASKETBALL •
COURT
REMOVE EXISTING SIGN – RETAIN LANDSCAPED AREA •
PARK TO REMAIN NATURAL ON WEST AND SOUTH •
BIKE RACK •
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
REPLACE EXISTING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND •
SURFACING
ADDITIONAL PLAY AREA – 440 SQUARE FEET FOR ROCK •
BOULDER
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50’ X 60’ BASKETBALL COURT – ¾ SIZE •
±646 FEET OF ADDITIONAL BIKE TRAIL TO COMPLETE •
LOOP
REPLACE EXISTING BENCHES NEAR PLAYGROUND •
WITH NEW BENCHES, ADD BENCHES NEAR BASKET-
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SCREENING FOR EAST SIDE OF PARK – PINES •
RELOCATE SIGN AND LANDSCAPING •
SELECTIVE VEGETATION TRIMMING TO CLEAR VIEW OF •
PLAYGROUND TO 204TH STREET
LONG TERM PLAN - REPLACE SIDEWALK ALONG 203RD •
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Farmington, Minnesota
Prairie Pines Park and Trail
City Council Approved Master Plan – March 6, 2017
PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENTS
• SHADED AGE APPROPRIATE ADA ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUNDS
(AGES 2-5 AND 5-12)
• PICNIC PAVILION WITH TABLES AND GRILLS
• SPORT COURT
• FLEXIBLE TURF GRASS FIELD
• 9 SQUARE
• PARK SIGNAGE AND LANDSCAPED EDGES
• PERIMETER TREES AND CLUSTERED INTERIOR SHADE TREES
• NEW PERIMETER AND INTERIOR SIDEWALK LOOPS WITH
CROSSINGS
KEY PARK CONSIDERATIONS
• CENTRALLY LOCATE PAVILION
• DEFINE PARK EDGES AND BUFFER PLAYGROUNDS
FROM SPORT COURT, FLEXIBLE FIELD, AND 223RD
STREET WITH PLANTING AND TREES
• ENHANCE VISIBILITY OF PARK FEATURES FROM 223RD
ST.
• EXTENDED EVENING USE OF PAVILION AND
PLAYGROUND, LOCATE NEAR EXISTING STREET LIGHTS
• PROVIDE WALKING LOOPS AROUND PARK AND
PLAYGROUND
• LOCATE PARK ELEMENTS AROUND EXISTING UTILITIES
PROPOSED TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
• TRAIL SIGNAGE (WAYFINDING AND REGULATIONS)
• BUFFER VEGETATION (LARGE EVERGREEN SHRUBS)
• BOARDWALK
• OBSERVATION AREAS WITH BENCHES
• TREE PLANTING AND TURF SEEDING
KEY TRAIL CONSIDERATIONS
• MINIMIZE IMPACT TO SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL
HOMES THROUGH USE OF VEGETATION BUFFERS AND
PLACEMENT OF TRAIL
• MINIMIZE NEED FOR EASEMENTS AND BOARDWALK
• WORK WITH EXISTING GRADES TO MINIMIZE EARTHWORK
• PROTECT EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE (STORM SEWER
AND DRINKING WATER)
• ENHANCE VISIBILITY OF PROPOSED TRAIL ACCESS
POINTS THROUGH SIGNAGE AND ENTRANCE PLACEMENT
• MINIMIZE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
PRAIRIE PINES PARK AND TRAIL OPPORTUNITIES
PARK AREA - 2.6 ACRES
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Farmington, Minnesota
Prairieview Park
Map key
City Council Approved Master Plan – September 28, 2009
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BASEBALL FIELD 12-13 YEARS OLDS•
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BASKETBALL COURT - 40’ LONG BY 25’ WIDE •
5’ WIDE SIDEWALK ON NORTH SIDE OF PARK•
PARK ENTRANCE SIGN•
2 WASTE RECEPTACLES•
2 BENCHES•
2 PICNIC TABLES•
PRoPosED PARk IMPRoVEMEnts
CONSTRUCT PICNIC SHELTER - 40’ LONG BY 25’ WIDE WITH •
6 PICNIC TABLES
CONSTRUCT FULL SIZED BASKETBALL COURT – 84’ LONG •
BY 50’ WIDE
EXPAND PLAYGROUND TO INCLUDE EQUIPMENT FOR 2-5 •
YEAR OLDS
CONSTRUCT 10’ WIDE WALKING TRAIL ON EAST, SOUTH •
AND WEST EDGES OF PARK TO COMPLETE LOOP
INSTALL NEW ADDITIONAL PARK SIGN ON SOUTH EDGE OF •
PARK
PLANT SHADE TREES•
INSTALL SECURITY LIGHT•
CONSTRUCT 2 BOCCEE BALL COURTS•
INSTALL ONE GRILL•
10’ WIDE TRAIL CONSTRUCTED ALONG TH 50 TO CONNECT •
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FARMINGTON - RAMBLING RIVER CENTER PARK/PLAZA MASTER PLAN 7.10.2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
PREFERRED CONCEPT - PARK AND PLAZA PLAN, PURPOSE, AND FEATURES
PURPOSE:
The impetus for this plaza/park concept was established in the Downtown Farmington Redevelopment
Plan (Adopted in 2016) which identifies the need for a downtown ‘destination’ park/plaza. The current poor
condition of the Rambling River Center parking lot presents an opportunity for the city to achieve many of the
initiative laid out in the plan through the construction of the park/plaza and improvements to surrounding
facilities. The preferred concept (shown above) help facilitate these initiatives by:
»Adding a Downtown Destination - Create a major park and plaza destination with features that will attract both
residents and visitors to Downtown Farmington
» Being Attractive and Interesting- Create a park and plaza which provides a variety of amenities and activities that
offer year round interest for a broad range of users
» Being Flexible - Create a park with a series of unique interconnected spaces which are flexible enough to
accommodate range of community events from daily use to major events
» Being Safe and Organized - Enhance safety and visual quality of the park and adjoining areas by improving
visibility, lighting, and circulation while minimizing the impacts on existing parking
»Improving Function and Efficiency - Accommodate existing community events and the proposed park program while
providing a long term net gain in public parking and improved access for RRC users, local businesses and the adjacent neighborhood
POTENTIAL PARK EVENTS/USES
Existing (and Proposed) Major
Uses:
»Dew Days
»Concert in the Park
»Movie Night in the Park (On Lawn/Plaza w/
Inflatable Screen)
»Holiday Tree Lighting
»Farmers Market
»Live Performances (Music, etc.)
»Annual Art Exhibition/Festival
»Beer and Wine Tasting
»Food Truck/Restaurant Venue (Garage Space)
Existing (and Proposed) Daily
Uses:
»Downtown Lunch-Hour Destination
»A Destination for Children and Parents
»Outdoor Green Space/Refuge
»Bike/Trail Amenity Destination
»RRC Indoor/Outdoor Activity Space
»Private Event Space
»RRC, Local Business, and Neighborhood
Parking
»Permanent Home for Historic Bell
»Long Term Art Exhibition
KEY PARK FEATURES
» Interactive at-grade splash pad (can be turned off to enlarge plaza space for events)
»Indoor/outdoor flexible space (Garage Renovation) with picnic table seating and glass
roll-up doors can host music, food and beverages, art, classes, and more
» Interactive art that is visually interesting and physically accessible for climbing, etc.
» Prominent location for existing historic bell
» Lawn areas with sun and shade for picnicking, performance/movie watching, and
more
» Rentable indoor/outdoor banquet space for private and public events/festivals
» Improve parking circulation and efficiency creating 67 total spaces including 6
handicap accessible spaces, a net gain of 1 space over the existing lot
» Screen unattractive alley features using existing trees, tree planting, and planters/pots
and guide views inward towards planting, art work, splash pad and other park features
»Enhance safety and visibility by maintaining clear sight lines throughout the park, providing
additional lighting, and activating the space with users during all ours of operation
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Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan & City of Farmington Park System Analysis
Farmington, Minnesota
Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc.
Rambling River Park
City Council Approved Plan - June 1, 2009
MASTER PLAN
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Small playground and picnic area•
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History of site interpretation•
Create river buffer/ restoration plantings•
Install low clearance warning sign at
underpass
IMPROVE RAIL CROSSING SAFETY:
Pedestrian bridge over railroad for safe trail link •
for safe routes to school
Study 2 alternative locations (school or •
downtown)
Bridge required for future Regional Trail along •
Vermillion river
TRAIL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS:
New trail entry off 1st Street cul-de-sac•
Add additional bridges and trails as possible to •
complete Regional trail system on both sides of
river.
Raise trails in fl ood prone areas (or create •
holding ponds?)
Strengthen connections to downtown•
Plant diverse plant species along trails, and •
manage invasive species
Add benches along river•
Add wayfi nding signage•
Widen Regional Trail route to 10ft•
COMMUNITY FOCAL PARK:
Expand parking•
Add second picnic shelter•
Add restrooms•
Add full basketball court•
Improve tennis courts•
Buffer landscaping•
Stormwater raingardens•
Update playground, include young and older •
children play areas
Veteran’s Memorial opportunities•
Acquire residential parcels if available for future •
park expansion. (Amphitheater)
FEELY BALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS:
Re-confi gure to 3 adult softball fi elds after •
Fairhill Development’s youth athletic complex
ballfi elds are constructed
New picnic shelter, concessions, restrooms•
Regrade and add raingardens to improve fi elds•
Use Dakota Electric parcel for temporary •
overfl ow parking
IMPROVE GATEWAY VIEW:
Landscaping and sign to buffer Xcel Energy •
substation
ARENA AREA:
Remove small building•
Covered paved rink•
Arena add-on for entrance•
Warming house•
New paved parking lot•
landscaped buffer to east•
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT:
Regional Trail head parking lot•
Landcaping and signage•
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Farmington, Minnesota
Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc.
Rambling River Park
City Council Approved Plan - June 1, 2009
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substation
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Covered paved outdoor rink•
Warming house•
Paved parking lot•
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Landscaping and signage•
COMMUNITY FOCAL PARK:
Expand parking•
Add second picnic shelter•
Add full basketball court•
Improve tennis courts•
Buffer landscaping•
Stormwater raingardens•
Update playground, include young and older •
children play areas
Two Veteran’s Memorial optional locations•
Consider residential parcels if available for •
future park expansion. (amphitheater)
Add trail section along river with picnic tables•
Add new restrooms, drinking water, wayfi nding •
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Add benches along trail at river•
Add wayfi nding markers at trail intersections•
Continue invasive plant removal•
Continue stream habitat improvements•
Improve Regional Trail route to 10ft width•
Look for opportunities to create Regioanl trail •
route on both sides of river and create loops
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TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Review 2023 Work P lan P rogress
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
The commission’s updated 2023 work plan is included in the meeng packet. S how n in bold red are work
plan items completed either at or since the las t commis s ion meeng held on March 8, 2023. I tems that
are in bold black have been completed.
Commission members s hould be prepared to review the work plan to idenfy any other addional items
that have been completed and then discuss other work plan items it w ould like to work on at future
meengs.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material 2023 Work Plan
FARMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
2023 WORK PLAN
Goal #1: Provide to the City Council a recommended 2024-2028 capital improvement plan for
the park improvement fund.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the Commission will have discussed and identified a preliminary list of five-year
capital improvement projects for the park improvement fund that will include a list of parks,
costs, and schedule to be completed in the years 2024 to 2028.
2. By June 1, the Commission will finalize the five-year capital improvement projects for the years
2024-2028 and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval.
3. By December 31, the improvement projects recommended for funding from 2024-2028 will be
included in the City Council’s approved 2024 final budget.
Goal #2: Participate in a parks and facilities tour with the Rambling River Center Advisory
Board and City Council.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Commission, Advisory Board and City Council will have identified a date to
have a tour.
Status: Completed. August 30 has been set for the tour.
2. By May 1, a draft list of parks and facilities to tour will be reviewed by the Commission.
3. By June 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the Commission.
4. By October 1, a parks and facilities tour will have occurred.
Goal #3: Participate in a work session with City Council.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, a date to have a work session with City Council will be identified.
Status: Completed. A work session with city council and the planning commission is
scheduled for April 3.
2. By May 1, a list of work session topic(s) will be approved by the Commission.
Status: Completed. An introduction to park dedication was identified as the work session
topic.
3. By October 1, a work session with City Council will have occurred.
Status: Completed. A work session on park dedication was held with city council and the
planning commission on April 3.
Goal #4: Participate in the process of making improvements at Flagstaff Meadows Park.
Objectives:
1. By January 1, the Commission will have reviewed and approved from the proposals submitted
a vendor to purchase and install the playground equipment and will make a recommendation to
City Council to approve the vendor selected.
Status: Completed. At their December 14, 2022 meeting, commission selected and
recommended a vendor to purchase and install the playground equipment.
2. By February 1, City Council will have approved the purchase and installation of the new
playground equipment.
Status: Completed. City council approved the purchase and installation at their
December 19, 2022 meeting,
3. By February 1, the Commission will have reviewed and approved the shade structure designs
and colors and will make a recommendation to City Council to approve the purchase.
4. By March 1, City Council will have approved the purchase and installation of the new shade
structure.
5. By August 1, installation of the new playground equipment and shade structure will have been
completed.
6. By October 31, a ribbon cutting will have been completed for the new park.
Goal #5: Identify Bike Pedestrian Plan Priorities to Accomplish in 2023.
Objectives:
1. By March 31, the Commission will have reviewed the priorities identified in the Bike
Pedestrian Plan.
At its March 8 meeting, the commission decided to wait until the Pavement Condition Index
(PCI) survey has been completed on the trails before deciding on additional priorities to work
on in 2023.
2. By May 15, the Commission will have developed and approved a list of priorities to work on
and complete in 2023.
3. By December 31, Commission members will have worked with staff to accomplish the Bike
Pedestrian Plan priorities it identified to complete.
Goal #6: Participate in the process of making improvements at Rambling River Park.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, the Commission will have provided input on the scope of services for
completing a new master plan for Rambling River Park. City council will have approved a
consultant to develop the new master plan.
Status: Completed. The commission provided input on the master plan proposal draft at
their February 8 meeting and city council approved HKGi to update the master plan at their
March 6 meeting.
2. By March 1, the Commission will have given input on potential improvements (i.e. playground
equipment, tennis courts / pickleball courts, skate park, etc.) to be included in the master plan.
3. By June 15, a preliminary draft master plan for the park with cost estimates will be reviewed by
the Commission and feedback given to the consultant on any revisions to be made to the master
plan.
4. By August 1, a final master plan with cost estimates will have been reviewed by the
Commission and a recommendation for approval and funding forwarded to the City Council.
5. By September 1, City Council will have approved a master plan for the park.
Goal #7: Host food truck events in the spring and fall with City of Empire’s Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Objectives:
1. By January 1, the date and location for the spring food truck event will be approved.
Status: Completed. Friday, May 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Empire Township at Stelzel Ballfields
was approved for the spring food truck event at the joint meeting on October 10, 2022.
2. By April 1, the date and location of the fall food truck event will be approved. Commission will
also have decided who will contact the food trucks to see if they are interested in participating.
3. By May 15, Commission members will have decided who will help at what times with the spring
food truck event.
4. By May 31, the spring food truck event will have happened.
5. By September 1, Commission members will have decided who will help at what times with the
fall food truck event.
6. By September 30, the fall food truck event will have happened.
7. By October 31, the commissions will have jointly discussed and evaluated the spring and fall
food truck events.
Goal #8: Continue to build and strengthen relationships with Empire Township’s Park and
Recreation Commission (ETPRC).
Objectives:
1. By July 1, a date for the joint meeting with ETPRC will be set.
2. By August 1, discuss and formulate a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda with
ETPRC.
3. By September 1, approve a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda with ETPRC.
4. By December 1, a meeting will have been held with ETPRC.
Goal #9: Receive periodic presentations from each of the parks and recreation department’s
professional staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails and a presentation from
the Finance Director on the budget and a presentation from the Planning Manager on new
housing and business developments.
Objectives:
1. By April 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from the Finance Director
on the city’s budget and funding sources.
2. By May 15, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members of
the Department’s 2022 Annual Report.
Status: Completed. The annual report was presented at the March 8 meeting.
3. By June 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of
the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s winter ice season.
4. By July 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from the Planning
Manager on current and future developments.
5. By September 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first
half operations of the Rambling River Center.
6. By October 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results
of the summer programs offered.
7. By December 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the
spring turf season and summer ice season.
8. By December 15, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about
maintenance and improvements to parks and trails.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Round Table Format
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
The round table agenda item allows commission members to s hare informaon or ask s taff about items
not on the agenda. No formal decisions are made during this agenda item.
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:I nformaonal Updates
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
This agenda item is an opportunity for s taff to provide informaonal updates to commis s ion members.
These items are informaonal only and no formal decis ion can be made during this agenda item.
S taff w ill provide an update during the meeng about the follow ing:
1. Farmington C urrents S ummer Edion
2. North Creek G reenway Trail P roject
3. A rena and Parks M aintenance Worker
4. Rambling River Park M aster P lan
5. Removal of Emerald A s h Borer I nfes ted Trees in Parks
6. Economic D evelopment I niave – C ommunity P roject F unding
7. Rambling River Center Raffle F undrais er w ith the Farmington Rotary
TO :Farmington Parks and Recreaon Commission M embers
F R O M :Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon D irector
S U B J EC T:Pos s ible I tems for M ay 10, 2023 M eeng A genda
DATE:A pril 12, 2023
B A C KG R O U N D
The following are possible topics s taff has idenfied for commission to consider for its May 10, 2023
meeng agenda:
P resentaon on Current and F uture Res idenal and Commercial D evelopments
2024 – 2028 C apital I mprovement P lan for Park I mprovement F und
Park D edicaon S tudy
Rambling River Park M aster P lan
2023 Work P lan Review
Commission members s hould come prepared to idenfy other pos s ible topics for the M ay 10, 2023
meeng agenda.