HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.08.22 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
June 8, 2022
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 ay 11, 2022 M eeng Minutes
4.P resentaons
(a)P ublic C omments
(b)S chmitz-M aki A rena’s S easonal Reports
5.B usiness I tems
(a)F lags taff Meadows Park D ra, M aster P lan and Feedback
6.D iscussion I tems
(a)Food Truck Event with Empire Tow ns hip Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion
(b)Meeng with Empire Tow ns hip Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion
(c)Review 2022 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 J uly 13, 2022 Meeng 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 ay 11, 2022 M eeng Minutes
DATE:June 8, 2022
B A C KG R O U N D
A%ached are the dra' minutes from the park and recreaon commis s ion’s May 11, 2022 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 May 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes from the May 11, 2022 Regular Meeting
Members Present: Katharine Caron, Elizabeth Koss, Ashley Crabtree, David McMillen, and Katie Putt
Members Absent:
Other’s Present: Parks & Recreation Director Kellee Omlid
I. Call Meeting to Oder
Chair Caron called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present.
II. Approval of May 11, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Moved by Crabtree and seconded by McMillen to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor
(APIF). Motion carried.
III. Approval of April 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by Koss 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.
V. Business Items
A. 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan for Park Improvement Fund
Director Omlid provided an overview of the draft 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
for Park Improvement Fund. There was discussion regarding diversifying our park system
and not every park needs a gazebo. Different amenities at different parks are good so
residents visit other parks. There was discussion to identify a long-term funding source for
the Park Improvement Fund as in 2027 there won’t be enough monies to cover the
improvements. Ideas included fundraisers, rounding up at the Liquor Stores, donations, and
QR codes tied to a Venmo account. Discussion took place regarding Depot Way Arts Park
and what should that park look like / become in the future. It was asked if the referendum
happens if we could set money aside for repair and replacement. Moved by McMillen to
approve the 2023-2027 Park Improvement Fund CIP Plan, seconded by Crabtree. APIF.
Motion carried.
VI. Discussion Items
A. City Council Work Session Review
The city council work session regarding the Jim Bell Park and Preserve and potential
referendum was reviewed. Feedback on the work session included:
• Agree with reviewing what we have and making much needed improvements in
current parks
• Need to make sure properly staffed and have equipment to develop park
• Could remain a nature preserve with no roads, parking, etc. to cut costs
• Fix up Rambling River Park; make it look good as is the gateway to downtown
• Income of ice arena, if in referendum won’t pass
• Didn’t listen to community; and got people together to form advisory committee
and put forward a draft master plan with potential cost estimates
• Still need to push for skate park
• Splash pad is still wanted
B. Review 2022 Work Plan Progress
Chair Caron reviewed the goals and objectives of the 2022 work plan. There was discussion
regarding the bike pedestrian plan priorities and the joint meeting with Empire Township
Parks and Recreation Commission (ETPRC). Potential dates for the joint meeting will be
discussed in June and then Director Omlid will reach out to the Chair of ETPRC.
VII. Commission Roundtable
Koss: Didn’t have anything to share.
Crabtree: Didn’t have anything to share.
Caron: Didn’t have anything to share.
Putt: Didn’t have anything to share.
McMillen: The Steak Fry Fundraiser benefiting the Rambling River Center is May 21 and the Food Truck
Event with Empire Township Parks and Recreation Commission is May 20.
VIII. Staff Report/Updates
Director Omlid provided information on the following:
A. American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA)
City council had a work session on May 2, 2022 regarding the spending of American Rescue Plan
Act Funds (ARPA). There were several parks and recreation projects proposed using these funds
including (1) all-inclusive playground at Rambling River Park, (2) replacement of two boilers at
city hall, (3) demolition of bathhouse at Evergreen Knoll Park, (4) recreation scheduling software
(RecTrac), (5) tennis courts improvements at Rambling River Park, and (6) LED message display.
City council authorized funds to replace the boilers, demolish the bathhouse, and purchase new
recreation scheduling software. Funds were earmarked to purchase the all-inclusive
playground, but was to wait until HKGi finishes the review of the parks and facilities
maintenance and replacement schedule and potential referendum or issuance of G.O. bonds.
B. Rambling River Park
Director Omlid contacted the playground manufacturer to see if it was possible to still get
equipment this year. That manufacturer has a backlog of $65 million in playground equipment
and the other manufacturer in the same plant has $35 million in backlog. We need to order
equipment in the next month or two if want to have in it April 2023. Parks and Facilities
Supervisor Pire and Director Omlid met a tennis court contractor to evaluate what could be
done with the courts. The contractor sent a proposal to develop plans and specifications for the
tennis court reconstruction project. He suggested expanding the area and adding two additional
pickleball courts as it wouldn’t cost much more. The thought is to bid the project in fall 2022
and construction in spring 2023.
C. Flagstaff Meadows Park Master Plan
The updated park master plan and cost estimates were received. The draft concept was
emailed to the neighbors and posted on their Facebook page today with feedback requested by
May 25. Based on the backlog and delays of equipment, the park probably won’t be built until
2023.
D. Food Truck Event with Empire Township Parks and Recreation Commission
The event is Friday, May 20, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Stelzel Fields in Empire. As of today, the food
trucks committed to attending the event are BD Sammies, Blue Loon Concessions Donut Cart,
Pretty Great Cheesecake, Schroeder Concessions, and D&D Goodies.
E. VFW Steak Fry Benefiting the Rambling River Center
The steak fry fundraiser is Saturday, May 21, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Farmington VFW. The cost
is $15 for a Von Hanson’s grilled steak, baked potato, salad, and dessert.
IX. Meeting Agenda Topics
The following items were tentatively identified by the Commission for its June 8 meeting agenda:
1. American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA)
X. Adjournment
Moved by Crabtree and seconded by Koss to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:07 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:June 8, 2022
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:S chmitz-M aki A rena’s S easonal Reports
DATE:June 8, 2022
B A C KG R O U N D
I ncluded in the meeng packet is informaon about the S chmitz-M aki A rena’s (A rena) 2021-2022 w inter
ice season and 2022 s pring turf and event rental s eas on. Parks and Facilies S upervis or J eremy P ire w ill
be presenng the informaon to commission.
The report for the w inter ice season includes informaon for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, so comparis ons
can be made over a two-year period. The 2020-2021 informaon is shown in red and 2021-2022 in
black.
The report for the s pring turf and event rental s eas on includes informaon for the las t five years , so
comparisons can be made. The A rena was clos ed from the end of November 2020 – beginning of
January 2021 due to the pandemic. Thus, the 2021 spring turf and event s eas on w as shortened, because
the ice s eas on w as extended.
Commission members are as ked to review the informaon, listen to the presentaon, and ask any
quesons they have.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material Arena Winter Season
Backup Material Arena Spring Season
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBURARY MARCH TOTAL
FYHA
2021-22 Hours Rented 41 156 120 102 122.25 128.75 93 763
2020-21 Hours Rented 47.5 158.5 100 0 133.75 114.75 110.25 664.75
2021-22 Revenue $9,635.00 $36,660.00 $28,140.00 $23,850.00 $28,728.75 $30,256.25 $18,899.00 $176,169.00
2020-21 Revenue $10,805.00 $35,975.00 $22,760.00 $0.00 $30,762.50 $26,332.50 $25,357.50 $151,992.50
HIGH SCHOOL
2021-22 Hours Rented 0 0 76.25 125 100.75 49.75 3 354.75
2020-21 Hours Rented 0 0 0 0 107.25 108.75 60.75 276.75
2021-22 Revenue $0.00 $0.00 $13,247.50 $33,710.00 $25,283.75 $12,075.50 $705.00 $85,021.75
2020-21 Revenue $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $24,572.50 $26,260.00 $14,103.75 $64,936.25
SENIOR MEN
2021-22 Hours Rented 0 1 4 5 4 3 2 19
2020-21 Hours Rented 0 2 3 0 2 4 3 14
2021-22 Revenue $0.00 $175.00 $700.00 $875.00 $700.00 $525.00 $350.00 $3,325.00
2020-21 Revenue $0.00 $340.00 $510.00 $0.00 $340.00 $680.00 $510.00 $2,380.00
MISC.
2021-22 Hours Rented 61.25 16.5 4 3 0 0 1.5 86.25
2020-21 Hours Rented 64 28 10 0 0 3 4 109
2021-22 Revenue $10,718.75 $2,887.50 $700.00 $525.00 $0.00 $0.00 $262.50 $15,093.75
2020-21 Revenue $10,880.00 $4,760.00 $1,700.00 $0.00 $0.00 $510.00 $680.00 $18,530.00
TOTAL
2021-22 Hours Rented 102.25 173.5 204.25 235 227 181.5 99.5 1223
2020-21 Hours Rented 111.5 188.5 113 0 243 230.5 178 1064.5
2021-22 Revenue $20,353.75 $39,722.50 $42,787.50 $58,960.00 $54,712.50 $42,856.75 $20,216.50 $279,609.50
2020-21 Revenue $21,685.00 $41,075.00 $24,970.00 $0.00 $55,675.00 $53,782.50 $40,651.25 $237,838.75
Attendance
Halloween skate 87 86
Skate with Santa 112 114
Learn to Skate 106
PRIME ICE RENTAL RATE $235 HOUR
NON PRIME ICE RENTAL RATE $175 HOUR
Schmitz-Maki Arena 2021-22 Winter Ice Season Report
Pounds of food
dontated
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
FYLA
HOURS RENTED 78 88 0 36 65
REVENUE $1,360.00 $1,400.00 $0.00 $2,880.00 $5,200.00
HIGH SCHOOL
HOURS RENTED 17 6 0 0 8.25
REVENUE $340.00 $120.00 $0.00 $0.00 $660.00
MISC.
HOURS RENTED 0 0 0 0 0
REVENUE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
cancelled
due to
weather
Fees
Waived
cancelled
due to
Covid 19
Fees
Waived
Fees
Waived
TOTAL
HOURS RENTED 95 94 0 36 73.25
REVENUE $2,200.00 $2,020.00 $0.00 $3,380.00 $6,360.00
Rambling River
Center Arts and
Crafts Show
Prefectly Unique
Craft Show
Schmitz-Maki Arena Spring Turf and Event Rentals
cancelled
due to
Covid 19
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:F lags taff Meadows Park D ra M aster P lan and Feedback
DATE:June 8, 2022
B A C KG R O U N D
The Parks and Recreaon D epartment s taff and commission member Crabtree have been working w ith
W S B to create a dra mas ter plan for F lags taff Meadows Park. The proces s and meline for
development of the F lags taff Meadows Park mas ter plan was as follows:
January 11, 2022 kick-off meeng with city s taff, commis s ion member C rabtree, and W S B s taff to
provide input on the development of the mas ter plan
January 22, 2022 a public open hous e was held and res idents who live in the Rege0a F ields
development were invited to a0end. I f res idents couldn’t a0end the open hous e, there was a Q R
code on the flyer that w ould take them to a survey to provide their input. Thirteen people
completed the s urvey and approximately 30 people a0ended the open hous e. I ncluded in the
meeng packet is the public engagement summary.
March 11, 2022 W S B emailed city s taff three dra concepts .
March 18, 2022 city staff and commis s ion member C rabtee met to dis cus s dra concepts and get
to a preferred one. W S B updated the preferred concept and provided cos t esmates.
A pril 13, 2022 city staff and the parks and recreaon commission reviewed the dra master plan.
Bas ed on feedback from city s taff and the parks and recreaon commis s ion W S B updated the dra
mas ter plan and cos t esmates.
May 11, 2022 the dra master plan w as emailed to 20 residents in the Rege0a F ields development
and posted on the development’s Facebook page. Feedback on the dra master plan w as
requested by M ay 25, 2022.
The ques ons as ked for feedback in the email and Facebook page w ere as follow s :
PA R K Q U E S T I O N S
1. A re there elements from the plan you like or prefer?
2. A re there elements from the plan you do not like or concerns you have?
3. A re there alternave ideas or park elements you w ould like to see incorporated into the
park des ign?
T R A I L Q U E S TI O N S
1. A re there elements from the trail connecons you like or prefer?
2. A re there elements of the trail connecons you do not like or concerns you have?
3. A re there alternave ideas or elements you would like to s ee incorporated into the trail
design?
D o you have any other comments or sugges ons on the future of F lags taff Meadows Park?
The feedback received via email and Facebook are included in your packet. A s you can see from some of
the responses a nature playground is n’t des ired by some of the res idents in Rege0a F ields development.
S taff also reached out to the W his pering F ields developer to see if they had any buyers under contract.
The project manager from D.R. H orton informed s taff they haven’t s tarted selling houses there yet. The
project manager shared the dra concept w ith s taff in the office and they had no negave comments and
thought it looked good.
The dra master plan is included in your packet. A cos t esmate which shows a low to high range of
w hat the improvements could cos t is also included in the packet.
Commission members s hould be prepared to dis cus s the dra master plan and nature playground, as k
any quesons they have, and provide feedback / recommendaons on the plan and play equipment.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Des cription
Backup Material Public Engagement Summary
Backup Material Draft Master Plan
Backup Material Cost Estimates
Backup Material Emailed Feedback
Backup Material Facebook Feedback
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Public Engagement Summary
Date: 01/22/2022, 10:30 am
Re: Flagship Meadows Park
WSB Project No. 019510-000
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
1. What would you like to see board
a. Climbing Structures (1)
b. Traditional Playground (3)
c. Natural Playground (6)
d. Basketball (1)
e. Volleyball (1)
f. Benches / Sitting Areas (4)
g. Dog Park (1)
h. Paved Trails (6)
i. Community Garden Plots (1)
j. Public Art (2)
k. Picnic Shelter (6)
l. Ice Skating (2)
m. Outdoor Exercise Course (2)
2. Play Structures
a. Traditional (3)
b. Net Climber (1)
c. Climber Playground (2)
d. Tall Tower Playground (2)
e. Themed Playground (4)
f. Nature Play (4)
g. Challenge Course (4)
3. Comment Board
a. Silo picnic shelter
b. No Dog Park
c. Lots of trees (3)
d. Finish trail around pond (3)
e. Continue trail around developments
f. Dog waste stations
g. Sunshade
h. Baby swing
i. Bird / duck houses
j. Benches at pond for hockey
k. BBQ / picnic areas
l. Splash pad
m. Interpretive / education signs
4. Comment Cards
a. Paths with workout stations
b. Play Equipment for large range of users, not just small and old kids
c. Multi-generational swing
d. Trees, play equipment, benches, grills
Public Engagement Summary
01/22/2022
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e. No parking lot
f. Trees and natural areas
g. Love Meadowview Park. BBQ area with tables and shade, BB court, rock
climbing wall, slides, zip line, monkey bars, hopscotch, saucer swing
ONLINE SURVEY QUESTIONS
1. What would you like to see:
a. Picnic shelter (6)
b. BB Court (4)
c. Ice skating / hockey (3)
d. Playground (7)
e. Fully accessible playground
f. Splash pad (3)
g. Benches (5)
h. Tennis
i. Trash cans
j. Dog Park (5)
k. Trails / Looping (3)
l. Restrooms (2)
m. Drinking Fountain
n. Grills
o. Pickleball
p. Natural areas / trees
2. Issues within the park:
a. Lack of trees
b. Lack of shade
c. No parking (2)
d. Fence around ponds
e. Maintenance
f. Geese
g. Keep as neighborhood park, no parking
3. Other parks you like or visit frequently:
a. Green Ridge Park, Lakeville
b. Kelly Park, Burnsville
c. Madison’s Playground, Woodbury
d. Bridge Ridge, Eagan
e. Park off 42 in Lakeville
f. Dakota Woods, Rosemount
g. Park off Pilot Knob south of HyVee
h. Park next to Gabella apartments
i. Kelley Park, Apple Valley
j. Whitetail Regional Park, Rosemount
k. Cherryview Elementary, Lakeville
4. Further Comments:
a. Tall metal slide
b. Play equipment for all ages
c. No hockey rink
d. Some kind of sports field
e. Play area for kids to meet and connect
f. Trails to Flagstaff and 200th, connect to Cedar and 50 (2)
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Scale in Feet
200’0’100’50’
Flagstaff Meadows Park | Master Plan
Farmington, Minnesota
May 06, 2022 | WSB#: 019510-000
210TH ST W
EXISTING
STORMWATER
POND
EXISTING TRAIL
EXISTING TRAIL
EXISTING
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POND
EXISTING
PRE- TREATMENT
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EXISTING SEWER EASEMENT
EXISTING
SEWER
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FUTURE PARK
EXISTING
PRE-TREATMENT
AREA
SITE PHOTO EXAMPLES
SITE PHOTO EXAMPLES
OPEN LAWN
OPEN LAWN
BENCH
BENCH
DOG WASTE STATION
NATURE PLAYGROUND
OPEN LAWN
SHADE STRUCTURE
MONUMENT SIGN
MONUMENT SIGN
BENCH
BENCH
TRAIL
CONCRETE PLAZA
NATURE PLAYGROUND(6,000 SQFT)
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Date:5/6/2022
Item Description Qty.Units Unit Cost Subtotal
307,034 353,089
1 General Conditions 1 LS 13,292 13,292
2 Excavation / SWPPP 1 LS 25,000 25,000
3 8' wide bituminous trail 375 LF 26 9,750
4 Bench Pad 5 EA 350 1,750
5 Play engineered wood fiber mulch 615 SY 32 19,680
6 Play container concrete curb 350 LF 35 12,250
7 4" drain tile 250 LF 20 5,000
8 Shade Structure 1 LS 75,000 75,000
9 Nature Play Equipments and Swings 1 LS 85,000 85,000
10 Concrete Walks 1550 SF 8 12,400
11 Picnic tables - By Owner 6 EA 0 0
12 Trash receptacles - By Owner 2 EA 0 0
13 Benches - By Owner 6 EA 0 0
14 Monument Sign - By Owner 1 EA 0 0
15 Landscape Improvements and Turf Restoration 1 LS 20,000 20,000
16 Recommended Contingency (10 - 25%)1 LS 27,912 27,912
307,034 353,089
49,509 49,509
1 Topo, Goetech, Consultant Fee, Permitting (estimated at 15%)1 LS 49,509 49,509
356,543 402,598
FLAGSTAFF MEADOWS PARK
Master Plan Cost Estimate
WSB Project: Flagstaff Meadows Park
Project Location: Farmington, MN
WSB Project No: 019510-000
Total Range of Project Costs for Flagstaff Meadows Park Improvements
Indirect Project Costs
Trails and Play Area Improvements
Total Range of Construction Costs for Flagstaff Meadows Park Improvements
Estimated Development Cost
Range
Hello - We live at #6679 210th Street the 3rd house to be built in Regetta in 2019 we
have 5 older kids and 2 dogs.
We do not have young kiddos that will actually play at the playgrounds BUT my opinion
is the "Natural playground" looks kind of cheap and tacky. I really don't think I would
intentionally have my kids play at a park that is logs and rocks.....I would rather see an
actual manufactured playground with some actual equipment like swings & slides!
ALSO - I am 100% certain with the existing families that currently live in Regetta Fields
we would LOVE some sort of dog park! There are many families in the neighborhood
that have dogs and would benefit from this!
As far as the trails and benches go, the only thing I would suggest is that t he benches
are NOT in the middle of the trail as there are lots of people who walk, run and jog the
trails and having to move around those would be bother some
Thank you
Tracy Feran
Love all the trees and benches and extension of trails.
Really like the natural park area too.
Only other thing I could say is it would be nice if there were trash cans near the covered area.
Thanks,
Chelse
Chelse Sorensen
Hi Kellee,
Thank you for the updated plan! We filled out the feedback questions below.
One thing that we'd really appreciate being reconsidered is the placement of the dog waste station. We
live on that corner, with 2 large dogs, and think it’d be better placed on park/trail land if possible. We
know that's city land but we take care of it as our own yard and would appreciate your consideration to
make that adjustment.
Thank you, Kellee!
Sincerely,
Brianna and Erik Bird
PARK QUESTIONS
1. Are there elements from the plan you like or prefer?
We really like the trails and benches. It seems like a nice mix of open space and natural exploration/
play area.
1. Are there elements from the plan you do not like or concerns you have?
Any chance of using a softer flooring option like a rubber padding/ tiles on the ground vs rock? Safety
thing for small children. We have many around the neighborhood.
1. Are there alternative ideas or park elements you would like to see incorporated into the park
design?
We would love to have a water feature like a small splash pad considered at the park. Maybe near
the shade area.
TRAIL QUESTIONS
1. Are there elements from the trail connections you like or prefer?
Yes, we think the trails themselves looks good!
1. Are there elements from the plan you do not like or concerns you have?
We would ask that the city would consider moving the dog waste station to the other side of the trail.
Or future down, towards the left, between the existing pond and park.
3. Are there alternative ideas or elements you would like to see incorporated into the trail design?
It would be nice to have a couple of light poles along the trail of the pond on Fleming St.
Good Morning Kellee,
I was unable to attend the meeting held this past winter so I do appreciate that we are able to provide
feedback at this time. I am grateful and excited to have a park finally in the works, it was one of the
reasons we picked this neighborhood over others when we were looking to buy.
PARK:
1. I love the shaded structures and the open lawn. It would be nice to see some picnic tables within
both of these. I love the addition of the trees!
2. I do not like the idea of the nature playground. I honestly didn’t even know this was an option
that was being discussed. When I heard there was going to be a park in the works when we
bought the house I was so excited because I wouldn’t have to load my kids up to go down
Greenridge or Terrace Park, there would be one right in the neighborhood. It was a huge selling
point for the neighborhood that a park would be in walking distance. My concern is that it will
not be as engaging and it will be easier for children to get hurt on. There are a lot of young
children in the area and we don’t want to deal with muddy kids every night and splinters from
the falls.
3. I don’t believe the space is fit for a nature park and would prefer to see a “traditional”
playground. We want a park that has equipment for children of all ages. I love the equipment
that went in at Greenridge and we enjoy the “dragon slide” and castle at Rambling River. When I
think of a park that we can spend hours at, those are the parks I see and had hoped for in the
neighborhood.
TRAIL
1. I love the benches throughout the trails and I love that the trails will extend and expand. I would
love to see them connect to the trail on 50 eventually.
2. I noticed there were no lights noted on the plans. I’d love to see some for fall/winter use. (this
applies to the park area more than the trails)
3. I’m concerned about a dog waste station. I love this idea, but wouldn’t a garbage/recycling can
within the park suffice? And maybe putting it in a different location. Where it is now is basically
in someone’s side yard. Maybe move it across the path to the triangle of trees/grass area so it’s
still near the entrance but not in someone’s yard.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to share feedback, I hope it is openly received and considered.
Brittany Maertens
Kellee,
I wanted to provide feedback for the Flagstaff Meadows Park.
PARK QUESTIONS
1) Are there elements from the plan you like or prefer?
I like that the shelter is near the playground and that’s centrally located. I like the size of the park as a
whole!
2) Are there elements from the plan you do not like or concerns you have?
N/A
3) Are there alternative ideas or park elements you would like to see incorporated into the park
design?
Not sure how realistic this is, but there is this little man made stream at the Minnesota Zoo that runs
through their nature playground. Something like that might be cool! The kids I worked with at Zoo Camp
loved that thing!
TRAIL QUESTIONS
1) Are there elements from the trail connections you like or prefer?
Completing loops around each holding pond and around the outside of the neighborhood would provide
better walking options without having to make U-turns. This would be my proposed walking path
addition (add on suggestions in red):
2) Are there elements of the trail connections you do not like or concerns you have?
N/A
3) Are there alternative ideas or elements you would like to see incorporated into the trail design?
All pre-existing trail plans look good!
FINAL QUESTION: Do you have any other comments or suggestions on the future of Flagstaff Meadows
Park?
Anything that could be taken into consideration for nature and preservation would awesome! Some
ideas might include duck houses, natural prairie restoration, or wildflowers! Currently, there are a pair
of geese with their babies on southern holding pond, and I’ve seen ducks out there too. Maybe a sign
saying to respect the wildlife would be nice.
This might be a stretch, but maybe a neighborhood composting site? Not sure how clean and
sustainable that would be. Just an idea.
One bench location could potentially be improved. By relocating the bench in my proposed picture
below, neighbors can maintain some privacy near their backyards and the bench would be in the center
of a more open and shared space.
Thank you for seeking out feedback and putting forth effort on this awesome park! It’s going to make
this already great neighborhood even better!
Sincerely,
Megan Lynsky
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:Food Truck Event with Empire Tow ns hip Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion
DATE:June 8, 2022
B A C KG R O U N D
Farmington Parks and Recreaon and Empire Tow ns hip Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion (E T P R C)
hos ted the first-ever G rab & G o Food Truck Event on F riday, M ay 20 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The event
w as held at S telz el Ball F ields , 19290 C hippendale Ave. W. There were five food trucks at the event
including:
B D S ammies
Blue Loon C oncessions D onut Cart
P re:y G reat Cheesecake
S chroeder Conces s ions
D &D G oodies
Farmington Parks and Recreaon s taff and E T P R C w ere very happy with how things turned out and we
heard many pos ive comments from people a:ending. The food trucks were pleas ed with their sales and
all expres s ed an interest in returning. O ne of the food trucks esmated at leas t 1,200 people bas ed on
previous events they have parcipated in and the number they served.
E T P R C wants to connue w ith this event and grow w ith Farmington. They are interes ted in adding a fall
event. They asked if Farmington would take the lead on a S eptember / O ctober food truck event. This
w ould include, but not limited to, securing the food trucks, communicang day of details with the
registered food trucks , set-up, w orking the event, and clean-up.
Commission members s hould be prepared to dis cus s a fall food truck event, potenal locaons in
Farmington to hold it, and who is available to help with what if interested in pursuing for fall.
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:Meeng with Empire Tow ns hip Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion
DATE:June 8, 2022
B A C KG R O U N D
The Parks and Recreaon Commission has met w ith Empire Township Parks and Recreaon Commission
on every other year bas is . I n 2017, the meeng consisted of touring each other ’s parks and facilies . I n
2019, the joint meeng w as held at Empire Tow ns hip Tow n H all. I n 2021, the joint meeng w as held at
Farmington C ity H all. H istorically, the meeng locaon has rotated. Thus, s taff is recommending meeng
at Empire Tow ns hip Tow n H all. A 2er the O ctober 11, 2021 joint meeng, both commis s ions felt the
meeng was beneficial and s hould be held annually. Thus, it w as decided to meet annually in O ctober.
The commission is as ked to come prepared to dis cus s the following items related to having a joint
meeng with Empire Tow ns hip’s Parks and Recreaon C ommis s ion:
· preferred date and backup date for the meeng
· me for the meeng
· pos s ible agenda topics
Parks and Recreaon D irector O mlid w ill then follow-up with the Chair of the Empire Township Parks and
Recreaon C ommis s ion w ith potenal meeng dates and agenda topics.
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 2022 Work P lan P rogress
DATE:June 8, 2022
B A C KG R O U N D
The commission’s updated 2022 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 May 11, 2022. 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 2022 Work Plan
FARMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
2022 WORK PLAN
Goal #1: Provide to the City Council a recommended 2023-2027 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 2023 to 2027.
Status: Completed. A discussion occurred at the May 11, 2022 meeting.
2. By June 1, the Commission will finalize the five-year capital improvement projects for the years
2023-2027 and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval.
3. Status: Completed. The commission recommended to the city council approval of a
five-year CIP for the park improvement fund for the years 2023-2027.
4. By December 31, the improvement projects recommended for funding from 2023-2027 will be
included in the City Council’s approved 2023 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 3, 2022 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.
Status: Completed. A draft list was completed at the February 9 meeting.
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. April 25 was identified to have a work session with city council.
2. By May 1, a list of work session topic(s) will be approved by the Commission.
Status: Completed. The Jim Bell Park and Preserve draft concept and potential development
costs were identified and approved as the work session topic.
3. By October 1, a work session with City Council will have occurred.
Status: Completed. A work session was held on April 25, 2022.
Goal #4: Work with WSB to create a park master plan for Flagstaff Meadows Park and to
construct improvements in the park based on the master plan.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, a preliminary draft master plan for the park will be reviewed by the Commission
and feedback given to the consultant on any revisions to be made to the master plan.
Status: Completed. A preliminary draft master plan with cost estimates were reviewed by the
Commission at its April 13 meeting.
2. By May 1, a final master plan will have been reviewed by the Commission and a
recommendation for approval forwarded to the City Council.
3. By July 1, City Council will have approved a master plan for the park.
4. By October 1, construction of the park will have started.
5. By December 31, improvements that were identified to be completed in 2022 will be finished.
Goal #5: Identify Bike Pedestrian Plan Priorities to Accomplish in 2022.
Objectives:
1. By March 31, the Commission will review the priorities identified in the Bike Pedestrian Plan.
Status: Completed. The priorities were reviewed at the March 9 meeting.
2. By May 1, the Commission will have developed and approved a list of priorities to work on and
complete in 2022.
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 given input on the improvements (i.e. playground
equipment, tennis courts / pickleball courts, etc.) to be completed.
2. By March 1, the Commission will have reviewed and approved the playground equipment and
other improvements and recommend to the City Council to approve.
3. By May 1, the City Council will have approved the purchase and labor for the construction of
the improvements.
4. By August 31, construction of improvements will be completed and a ribbon cutting will have
occurred.
Goal #7: Participate in Master Planning Process and Referendum to Develop Jim Bell Park and
Preserve.
Objectives:
1. By January 15, the Commission will have decided who they want to represent them on the
advisory committee.
Status: Completed. At its December 8, 2021 meeting, commission approved Putt to represent
them on the advisory committee and Caron to be the alternate.
2. By February 1, Commission members will have reviewed a draft resident survey instrument
and provided feedback to staff about the questions.
Status: Completed. At its January 12, 2022 meeting, commission reviewed the draft survey
and provided feedback and suggestions.
3. By March 15, Commission members will have seen the results of the resident survey.
Status: Completed. The results were shared at the March 9 meeting.
4. By April 15, Commission members will have seen a draft master plan.
Status: Completed. A draft concept plan was shown and discussed at the April 13
commission meeting.
5. By June 8, Commission members will have seen the final master plan with cost estimates.
6. By July 15, Commission will have made a recommendation to City Council to move forward
with a referendum in November 2022.
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 Planning Manager on new housing and business developments.
Objectives:
1. By May 1, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members of
the Department’s 2021 Annual Report.
Status: Completed. The annual report was presented at the March 9 meeting.
2. By June1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of
the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s winter ice season.
3. By July 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from the Planning Manager
on current and future developments.
Status: Completed. The current and future residential and business developments was
presented at the April 13 meeting.
4. By August 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first half
operations of the Rambling River Center.
5. By October 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results
of the summer programs offered.
6. By November 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the
spring turf season and summer ice season.
7. By November 1, 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:June 8, 2022
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:June 8, 2022
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. S ummer P rograms
2. Music and Movies in the Park
3. D ew D ays
4. Mys c M eadow s Trail Reclamaon P roject
5. P ilot Knob Trail (H W Y 50 to 195th S t. W.) Trail Reclamaon P roject
6. Rambling River Center Facility M aster P lan
7. H KG i P rogress on M aintenance and Replacement S chedule
8. Bike Pedes trian P lan
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 J uly 13, 2022 Meeng A genda
DATE:June 8, 2022
B A C KG R O U N D
The following are possible topics s taff has idenfied for commission to consider for its July 13, 2022
meeng agenda:
Parks and Facilies Tour
2023 Fees and Charges
F lags taff Meadows Park Mas ter P lan
Jim Bell Park and P reserve M aster P lan
Bike Pedes trian P lan P riories
2022 Work P lan Review
Commission members s hould come prepared to idenfy other pos s ible topics for the J uly 13, 2022
meeng agenda.