HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.08.19 Parks and Rec Packet
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armingto n, Minnes ota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.c i.farmington.mn.us
F armington P arks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
7:00 P M Rambling Riv er Center Nicolai Board Room
Agenda
I.Call M eeting to Order
I I.Approve M eeting Agenda
I I I.Approve M eeting M inutes
A.A pprove March 13, 2019 Meeting Minutes
I V.Business Items
A.C ity C ouncil P arks and F acilities Tour S chedule
B.C ommission Member G roup Photo
C.J une Meeting D ate
D.A pprove Park I mprovement F und Plans
V.Discussion Items
A.R eview Meeting with Rambling River Center A dvisory B oard
B.R eview 2019 Work P lan
C.B ike P edestrian Plan Report
D.S apphire L ake Development P ark Name
E .Meeting with Empire Township P ark and Recreation C ommission
V I.Commission Roundtable
A.R ound Table F ormat
V I I.S taff Report/Updates
A.I nf ormational Updates
V I I I.M eeting Agenda Topics
A.A genda I tems for Next Commission Meeting
I X .Adjournment
"T he Farm ington Parks and R ecreation Advi sory C ommission's m ission i s to advi se and m ake
recom m endations to the F armington City Counci l concerning the com prehensi ve pl anning of the City
parks, trails, open space, recreation faciliti es and recreation programs."
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:Ap p ro ve Marc h 13, 2019 Meeting Minutes
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
Due to the April 2019 meeting being cancelled , the C ommission still has to ap p ro ve the March 13, 2019
meeting minutes . Attac hed are the d raft minutes from the meeting. C o mmis s ion members are asked to review
the minutes and p ro vide at the meeting any c o rrec tio ns o r additio ns to the minutes .
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Desc rip tion
Backup Material Draft March 13, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Farmington Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Minutes from the March 13, 2019 Regular Meeting
Members Present: David McMillen, Brian Tennant, Ashley Crabtree and Elizabeth Koss
Members Absent: Laurie Suchanek
Other’s Present: Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire, Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation
Supervisor Ryan Hayes, Jody Peters Dakota County Tribune and Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad
I. Call Meeting To Order
Vice-Chair McMillen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present.
II. Approval of March 13, 2019 Meeting Agenda
Moved by Tennant and seconded by Crabtree to approve the meeting agenda as written. All persons in favor (APIF).
Motion carried.
III. Approval of February 13, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes were approved with no revisions noted.
IV. Presentations
A. Parks and Recreation Department’s 2018 Annual Report
New Commission members Brian Tennant, Ashley Crabtree and Elizabeth Koss introduced themselves and provided
some personal background information to Commission members. Current Commission members David McMillen and
Laurie Suchanek did the same.
V. Business Items
A. Fairhill Estate at North Creek Development Plat
Director Distad provided background information about the development and how the plat has been revised from the
previous plat submittal in 2017. He identified the revisions to the parks, trails and sidewalk plan and noted revisions staf f
would like to see occur in the preliminary plat including:
Create an additional trail connection on the south side of 190th Street from the entrance street into the
development to MN TH 3
Create an additional trail connection on the south side of 190th Street from the main entrance street into the
development to the trail that is proposed in the gas easement
Flatten out the park area so facilities can be built in the area of the park that is visible from the street and also will
discourage sledding from the top of the park towards the street
McMillen asked when grading will start in the development. Distad responded the developer would like to get approvals
done in early spring, so grading can begin as soon as road weight restrictions are removed later in spring.
Moved by Koss and seconded by Crabtree to approve the following recommendation:
The neighborhood park location, size and configuration
The trail and sidewalk plan including additional new proposed trail locations
Allowing the developer to create a master plan for the neighborhood park, but requiring the park master plan to
meet the neighborhood park standards and be approved by the Commission and the City Council first before
development of the park can occur
Require the developer to start making improvements to the park once the development is 50% built out
Permit the developer to build the park and waive the park development fee in lieu of the developer covering the
entire cost to make all park improvements approved in the park master plan
APIF. Motion carried.
B. Community Garden
Director Distad informed Commission members that Jennifer Lothert contacted the Farmington Community Education
department about its community garden and learned that garden plots are sold and there is one plot that is left unsold that
is used to raise fruits and vegetables on and are donated to the Farmington Food Shelf. Her vision for the community
garden is different in that she wants volunteers to plant and maintain it and then the garden would be open to anyone who
wants to come and pick fruits and/or vegetables from the garden at no cost. He shared there was an email conversation he
had with Ms. Lothert in the meeting packet about her vision for the community garden. It appears she would be looking
to start the garden in 2020 which would give her some time to recruit volunteers and determine funding. She would like
the city to provide a 30 foot by 30 foot area in a park that also have a water source. Director Distad informed Commission
members that staff reviewed all park sites and felt that Evergreen Knoll Park best met what Ms. Lothert would need from
the city. Staff felt the space behind the building in Evergreen Knoll Park would work well because there would be a water
source on the outside of the building and would provide good parking for the garden volunteers and for people who may
want to drive to the site and pick vegetables and fruits. He said he would recommend some kind of a memorandum of
understanding or agreement be drafted and then entered into by the city and Ms. Lothert that identifies the terms and
conditions of using this space for a community garden.
Tennant asked if there would be a clause in the agreement that would allow the city to get out of the agreement if the
garden was not successful. Distad shared the city has standard contract language that usually allows the city and the party
entering into the agreement to give either one a 30 day notice to end the agreement. He felt this language would be
important to include in the agreement form.
Koss wondered if Lothert could partner maybe with the Farmington School District and the Dakota County Library in
Farmington to recruit volunteers and or acquire seed and other materials for the garden. Distad said he would discuss this
possible partnership with Lothert.
Moved by Koss and seconded by Tennant to have staff work with Jennifer Lothert on creating either a memorandum of
understanding or agreement that would identify the terms and conditions associated with having a community garden in
Evergreen Knoll Park. APIF. Motion carried.
VI. Discussion Items
A. Review Park and Recreation Commission Ordinance
Director Distad shared he had discussed with the city attorney about including meeting attendance requirement language
in the ordinance and the city attorney recommended against this. Distad shared that instead of having this language in the
ordinance it might be better to have it in Commission by-laws. He informed the Commission there aren’t any current by-
laws for the Commission, so this would require by-laws being created. He suggested the by-laws be an item to include in
the 2020 work plan, because this year’s work plan is set. McMillen agreed and felt the Commission has plenty of work
plan items to complete in 2019. By consensus the direction was to have the creation of Commission by-laws included in
the 2020 work plan.
B. Review 2019 Work Plan
Director Distad reviewed the work plan and identified there were 10 objectives completed since the review that occurred
at the last meeting. He shared the work plan will be updated to reflect the newly completed objectives and it will be
included in the April Commission meeting packet.
C. City Council Park and Facilities Tour Date
McMillen informed members about past history of having a parks and facilities tour with city council on odd numbered
years. This means in 2019 there should be a tour scheduled. He added that this is also one of the 2019 work plan goals.
Director Distad shared that in the past, the tour has occurred during the Commission’s August meeting date and has
started at 6:00 p.m. in order to complete the tour while there is still daylight. He further stated that if the Commission
wanted to continue with this schedule in 2019, it would mean a tour date of August 14 at 6:00 p.m. Tennant asked how it
is determined which parks and facilities are toured. Director Distad shared in the past, staff has put a draft tour schedul e
together based on the Commission’s initial discussion and input about what sites to tour. The draft schedule is then
reviewed and approved by the Commission and provided to city council members in advance of the tour. By consensus,
the Commission directed staff to provide to the city council the date of August 14 and start time of 6:00 p.m.for the parks
and facilities tour.
D. Rambling River Center Advisory Board Meeting Date
Director Distad shared last year was the first year of this joint meeting and it was held on the Commission’s May meeting
date at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular meeting time of 7:00 p.m. The meeting with the Advisory Board occurred at the
Rambling River Center and then the Commission had their regular meeting at the Rambling River Center at 7:00 p.m. He
shared the Advisory Board has already discussed the date of May 8 to have the joint meeting, which is the Commission’s
regular meeting date in May. He asked if Commission members were okay with having the meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May
8 prior to its regular meeting. By consensus, Commission members felt this date would work and asked staff to confirm
this date with the Advisory Board at their April meeting.
E. Park Improvement Fund Financial Plan
Director Distad reviewed a draft 2030 Park Improvement Fund financial plan with Commission members. He shared that
based on current annual funding levels and sources and projected expenses, the fund would eventually run out of funding
in 2025 if revenues and/or expenses were adjusted. He asked Commission members to review the document and provide
feedback to him. He shared this document would be brought back to the Commission at a later date and would be
requesting it to be approved so it can be incorporated into the city’s long term financial plan.
VII. Commission Roundtable
Tennant: Didn’t have anything to share.
Crabtree: Didn’t have anything to share.
McMillen: Didn’t have anything to share.
Koss: Didn’t have anything to share.
VIII. Staff Report
A report was given by Director Distad on the following items:
Playground and shelter purchases and installation contracts were approved for Prairie Pines and Marigold Parks
Shared information about the presentation made to the City Council showing the design options for making
improvements to Schmitz-Maki Arena and the construction cost estimates for each of the options
Bike Pedestrian Plan public input process has ended and the plan is now moving into creating recommendations
and strategies for implementing the plan and made Commission members aware of the presentation of the draft
Bike Pedestrian Plan being made on Monday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. to the City Council, Park and Recreation
Commission and Planning Commission
Informed them that Christian Life School will be closing after this school year and has decided to put the proper ty
up for sale. Made Commission members aware that city staff toured the facilities and found them to be in good
condition
Informed Commission members the park land donation in the Sapphire Lake development fell through and the
city will only be receiving about 6 acres of park land in the development through the park dedication process
IX. April 10, 2019 Meeting Agenda Items
The following items were identified by Commission members for its April 10, 2019 meeting agenda:
1. Review 2019 work plan
2. Finalize details for the meeting with the Rambling River Center Advisory Board
3. Finalize details for the parks and facilities tour with the City Council
4. Sapphire Lake development update
5. Commission group photo for city’s website
6. Bike Pedestrian Plan Committee update
X. Adjournment
Moved by Tennant and seconded by Crabtree to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned
at 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Randy Distad
Parks and Recreation Director and Recording Secretary
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:C ity C ounc il P arks and F ac ilities To ur S ched ule
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
T his is an item in the C o mmis s io n’s 2019 Annual Wo rk P lan. T he C ity C ounc il was info rmed of the
C o mmis s io n’s interes t in having a to ur o f the c ity's parks and fac ilities with them o n Wednes d ay, Augus t 14
s tarting at 6:00 p .m.
T he C ommiss io n and C ity C ounc il have trad itionally d o ne a park and fac ilities to ur every other year. S inc e
the date and time has p revious ly b een d is cus s ed, a d is cus s io n s hould oc cur ab o ut possible p arks and
facilities to to ur with the C ity C o uncil. S taff has s o me rec o mmendatio ns about p arks and facilities to to ur
with the C ity C ounc il and will share them at the meeting.
C o mmis s io n members are asked to c o me prep ared to disc uss which possib le park and fac ility loc ations you
are most interes ted in touring with the C ity C o unc il.
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:C o mmis s io n Member G ro up P hoto
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
T he C ommiss io n's group pho to was p o s tpo ned fro m the Marc h 13, 2019 meeting, s o the gro up p hoto
could includ e all members. P leas e c o me prep ared to have a gro up p hoto taken d uring the meeting and then
it will b e plac ed o n the C ommission's ho mepage on the city's website.
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:June Meeting Date
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
In 2018 the C o mmis s io n had a brief d is cus s ion about a c o nflic t the June meeting date has with the city's
annual Dew Days c eleb ration. P rimarily there is an evening event that C o mmis s ion members had expressed
an interes t in attend ing, b ut were no t ab le to b ec aus e of the meeting c o nflic t. As a res ult s taff has p ro vided
the June meeting date item on the agend a, s o it c an be d is cus s ed .
P o s s ib le agend a to p ics id entified by staff for the June 12 meeting could inc lude the following:
2019 work plan review
C ity C o unc il p arks and facilities to ur
Bike P ed es trian P lan
All of thes e agend a items c o uld b e deferred until a July meeting if the C ommis s io n d es ires . T he
C o mmis s io n s ho uld d is cus s other p o s s ib le agend a items for the June meeting agenda and then d etermine if
any of the items req uire a June meeting, or if they could be d eferred until a July meeting.
C o mmis s io n members are being as ked to dis c us s the c urrent meeting d ate and s ee if members want to make
any c hanges to the June 12, 2019 meeting date. T his wo uld inc lude changing the meeting date, leaving the
meeting d ate as regularly s ched uled, or cancelling the meeting.
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:Ap p ro ve P ark Improvement F und P lans
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
O ne of the goals the C ommission has in its annual work plan is to review and rec ommend to the C ity
C o uncil a five year C ap ital Improvement P lan (C I P ) fo r the P ark Improvement F und .
Includ ed in your pac ket is a draft 2020-2024 P ark Imp ro vement F und C I P and the 2019-2030 P ark
Improvement F und F inanc ial P lan. T he five year C I P is annually includ ed in the approved final bud get. T he
lo ng term financ ial p lan is includ ed , s o the C ommis s ion c an s ee long term what the p ro jected revenues and
expens es are bas ed o n a longer term imp ro vement and funding s ched ule for the P ark Imp ro vement F und.
T he five year C I P exp ense and revenue numbers matc h what is in the s ame five years o f the lo ng term
financial p lan.
As yo u can see in the d raft 2020-2024 C I P it s ho ws o ver the next five years the c ity parks that will rec eive
capital improvements . Yo u can see the C I P and long term financial p lan continue to s ho w limited p ro jects in
2020 and 2021 to allow the P ark Improvement F und balance to grow so there is funding to cover the cost o f
future capital imp ro vements in p arks.
It is imp o rtant to point o ut that beginning in 2023 the city will b egin the next round o f reviewing p arks fo r
red evelopment bas ed o n a 20 year rep lacement s c hedule. Mead o wview P ark wo uld b e first in line for review
s inc e improvements in the park were last mad e in 2003, or 20 years ago . A d is c us s io n s hould oc cur to make
s ure the C ommis s io n is still c o mfo rtable with c o ntinuing to us e this s trategy going fo rward.
T he draft 2020-2024 C IP s hows the cost to c reate a mas ter p lan fo r F lags taff Mead o w P ark in 2021 and
then d evelop the p ark in 2022. F lags taff Mead o w P ark is the new neighb orho o d park in the R egetta F ields
d evelopment loc ated jus t no rth of the Dakota C ounty Highway 50 and F lags taff Avenue intersec tion. P as t
p o licy has been to wait until 50% o f the d evelo p ment is b uilt out b efo re a mas ter plan is created for a
neighborho od p ark. It is antic ip ated given the s ize of the develo p ment, it is p ro jected to be at leas t 50% built
o ut by 2021, whic h will trigger the creatio n of an ap p ro ved mas ter p lan and then the d evelopment o f the park
in the year follo wing the master plan being approved by the C ity C ounc il.
Bec ause the 2020 and 2021 b udget p ro cess will begin in the near future, this meeting p ro vides time fo r the
C o mmis s io n to dis c us s and ap p ro ve b o th the five year C I P and a lo ng term financial p lan fo r the P ark
Improvement F und for the years 2019 thro ugh 2030.
T he C ommiss io n s hould c o me prepared to review and d is cus s the 2020-2024 C I P plan and the lo ng term
financial p lan. Any identified revisions sho uld be mad e to the p lan d uring the d is cus s io n. After the
d is cus s io n has c o nc luded, and any revisions are made to either plans , then the C o mmis s io n s hould appro ve
b y mo tion the P ark Imp ro vement F und 's rec ommend ed five year C I P p lan and the lo ng term financ ial
p lan to the C ity C ounc il.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Desc rip tion
Backup Material Draft 2020-2024 Park Improvement Fund CIP
Backup Material 2019-2030 Park Improvement Fund Financial Plan
2020-2024 Park Improvement Fund CIP Plan
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL
Projected Fund Balance Start of Year 292,582 361,827 462,730 451,133 414,693
* Projected Additional Revenues 108,245 108,403 108,403 108,560 100,000
Improvement Projects by Park:
Prairie Waterway
2020 Project List: replace asphalt roof with
new metal roof
3,000 3,000
Rambling River Park Feely Fields
2020 Project List: replace backstop on
field #1 2022 Project List: replace outfield
fence field #2 2023 Project List: replace
backstop on field #2 2024 Project List:
replace outfield fence on field #3
30,000 20,000 40,000 25,000 115,000
Pine Knoll Park
2023 Project List: basketball court surface
improvements
5,000 5,000
Westview Park
2020 Project List: basketball court surface
improvements
6,000 6,000
Meadowview Park
2023 Project List: Replace existing
playground equipment for 5-12 year old
children and add playground equipment for 2-
5 year old children
100,000 100,000
Flagstaff Meadow Park
2021 Project List: complete approved park
master plan 2022 Project List: Install new
separate playground equipment structures
one for 2-5 year old children and one for 5-
12 year old children and construct shelter
7,500 100,000 107,500
Jim Bell Park and Preserve
2024 Project List: complete grading and
site work including turf seeding
250,000 250,000
39,000 7,500 120,000 145,000 275,000 586,500
Projected Fund Balance at End of Year 361,827 462,730 451,133 414,693 239,693
*assumes transfers in from Liquor Fund, funding through park dedication from new residential, industrial,
and/or commercial development and from Jim Bell Park and Preserve and Sapphire Lake farm lease payments
2019-2030 Park Improvement Fund Financial Plan
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Total
Projected Fund Balance Beginning of Year 454,859 292,582 361,827 462,730 451,133 414,693 239,693 34,693 (865,307)(1,340,307)(1,975,307)(1,950,307)
Projected Additional Revenue Liquor Store Transfer 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 900,000
Estimated Combined Park Dedication and Park Development
Fees 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 300,000
Jim Bell Park & Preserve & Sapphire Lake Farm Lease 7,723 8,245 8,403 8,403 8,560 41,334
GO Bond
Other i.e. general fund transfer, local government aid
Improvement Projects by Park:
Dakota County Estates Park
2027 Projects List: Replace existing playground equipment for 5-12 year
old children and install new playground equipment for 2-5 year old children
($100,000), basketball court surface work ($10,000) and replace ballfield
backstop ($40,000)
150,000 150,000
Daisy Knoll Park
2027 Projects List: Replace existing playground equipment for 5-12 year
old children, install new playground equipment for 2-5 year old children
($100,000), replace basketball court ($30,000), replace backstop
($40,000), additional new paved trails ($100,000), and complete prairie
restoration work ($30,000)
300,000 300,000
Depot Way Arts Park:
2026 Projects List: Replace concrete sidewalk from middle of park to
southern boundary ($50,000) install new sculptures ($25,000), replace
lighting $50,000) and additional new trail/sidewalk connections north and
south of the park ($75,000)
200,000 200,000
Evergreen Knoll Park
2026 Projects List: Construct a new shelter ($40,000), replace
playground equipment for 2-5 and 5-12 year old children ($125,000), bb
court surface work ($10,000), parking lot reconstruct ($150,000)
325,000 325,000
Fair Hills Park:
Improvements next scheduled in 2034
Farmington Preserve Park
2019 Project List: basketball court surface improvements ($5,000) 2028
Projects List: basketball court surface improvements ($10,000) replace
replace playground equipment for 5-12 year old children ($75,000), install
new playgorund equipment for 2-5 year old children ($25,000), replace
paved trail ($50,000) and replace ballfield backstop ($40,000)
5,000 200,000 205,000
Flagstaff Meadow Park
2023 Project List: develop approved park master plan ($7,500)
2024 Projects List: install new separate playground equipment and
concrete border for 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old children ($90,000) and
install new shelter ($35,000)
7,500 100,000 107,500
2019-2030 Park Improvement Fund Financial Plan
Hill Dee Park
2028 Projects List: replace spearate playground equipment structures
that serve 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old children ($100,000) , basketball
court surface improvement ($10,000), replace paved trail ($25,000)
135,000 135,000
Hillview Park
Undeveloped park and no improvements planned until land is developed
adjacent to exisitng park when additional park land will be acquired
through the park dedication process
Jim Bell Park and Preserve 2024
Projects List: Grading and site work for community park including turf
seeding, street access and parking lot ($250,000)
2026 Projects List: Replace existing separate playground equipment for
2-5 and 5-12 year old children ($100,000), basketball court surface
improvement ($10,000), replace paved trails ($100,000) and install new
trail connections ($40,000)
250,000 250,000
Lake Julia Park
Improvements next scheduled in 2031
Marigold Park
2019 Projects List: 2019 improvements include: playground equipment
($25,000), park shelter ($25,000), turf/landscaping/trees ($15,000) and
site amenities i.e. grills, waste containers, benches, picnic tables, bike
rack ($5,000)
70,000 70,000
Meadowview Park
2023 Projects List: Replace existing playground equipment for 5-12 year
old children and add playground equipment for 2-5 year old children
($100,000) and replace sections of boardwalk ($25,000)
100,000 100,000
Middle Creek Park Park
improvements will not occur until additional land is acquired adjacent to
Eastview Avenue because this is where almost all park facilities and
amenities are located in the park per the approved park master plan
North Creek Park
2028 Projects List: New building to include a warming house area and
shelter to be constructed, install a fishing dock, install a climbing boulder,
replace existing playground equipment for 5-12 year old children and
install new playground equipment for 2-5 year old children
400,000 400,000
Pine Knoll Park
2023 Project List: half court basketball court surface improvements
Other Improvements next scheduled in 2033
5,000 5,000
Prairie Pines Park 2019
Projects List: install new playground equipment ($75,000), 5 foot wide
sidewalk ($50,000), install shelter ($35,000), construct basketball court
($25,000), and site amenities i.e. benches, picnic tables, grills, waste
containers and bike rack ($10,000)
195,000 195,000
2019-2030 Park Improvement Fund Financial Plan
Prairieview Park
Improvements next scheduled in 2037
Prairie Waterway
2019 Project List: replace existing asphalt shelter roof with new metal
shelter roof
3,000 3,000
Rambling River Park
2020 Project List: replace backstop on Feely Fields Field #1
2021 Project List: Reconstruct Feely Fields parking lot as part of the
Spruce street projcet
2022Project List: Replace outfield fence Feely Fields Field #2
2023 Project List: Replace backstop on Feely Fields Field #2
2024 Project List: Replace outfield fence Feely Fields Field #3
2025 Project List: Repalce paved trails ($150,000) and replace backstop
on Feely Fields Field #3 ($45,000)
2029 Projects List: Replace the existing ship playground structure with
new 2-5 year old play structure ($75,000)
30,000 20,000 40,000 25,000 195,000 75,000 310,000
Silver Springs Park
2026 Projects List: Replace concrete playground border and separate
playground equipment for 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old children
($110,000)
100,000 100,000
Tamarack Park
2025 Projects List: replace existing playground equipment for 2-5 year
old and 5-12 year old children ($100,000) and basketball court surface
improvements ($10,000)
110,000 110,000
Troy Hill Park
Improvements next scheduled in 2036
Vermillion Grove Park
2026 Projects List: replace current playground equipment with new
playground equipment for 2-5 and 5-12 year old children ($100,000),
replace sections of boardwalk ($25,000)
125,000 125,000
Vermillion River Crossing Town Square
Undeveloped until build out of development
Westview Park
2020 Project List: basketball court surface improvements
2027 Projects List: replace current playground equipment with new
playground equipment for 2-5 and 5-12 year old children ($100,000) and
replace paved trail ($25,000)
6,000 125,000 131,000
TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENDITURES 270,000 39,000 7,500 120,000 145,000 275,000 305,000 1,000,000 575,000 735,000 75,000 0 2,971,500
Projected Fund Balance at End of Year 292,582 361,827 462,730 451,133 414,693 239,693 34,693 (865,307)(1,340,307)(1,975,307)(1,950,307)(1,850,307)
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:R eview Meeting with R ambling R iver C enter Ad visory Board
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
T he C ommiss io n will b e having a joint meeting with the R amb ling R iver C enter Ad visory Bo ard prior to its
regular meeting. A review o f the meeting s ho uld o cc ur, in o rd er to determine what was succ es s ful, or not
s uc cessful, and then dis c uss if anything in the meeting fo rmat and content s ho uld b e c hanged if a meeting is
held in 2020.
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:R eview 2019 Work P lan
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
Attached is an up d ated 2019 Wo rk P lan. Items that have been c o mp leted in the work plan since the Marc h
13 meeting are s hown in b o ld red. Items that were c o mp leted p rio r to the Marc h 13 meeting are sho wn in
b o ld blac k. C o mmis s io n memb ers are as ked to review the up d ated 2019 Work P lan and be p rep ared to
d is cus s it during the meeting to make sure it ac c urately reflects what has been c ompleted .
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Desc rip tion
Backup Material Updated 2019 Work Plan
FARMINGTON PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
2019 WORK PLAN
Goal #1: Provide to the City Council a recommended 2020-2024 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 2020 to 2024.
2. By June 1, the Commission will finalize the five year capital improvement projects for the years
2020-2024 and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval.
3. By September 15, the projects recommended for funding from 2020-2024 will be included in
the City Council approved 2020 preliminary budget.
Goal #2: Participate in the process of making playground and shelter improvements in Marigold
Park.
Objectives:
1. By January 11, the Commission will have given input on the playground equipment and shelter
designs to be completed and incorporated into the Request for Proposal.
Status: Completed. Input was given during the December 10, 2018 meeting.
2. By March 1, the Commission will have reviewed and approved from the proposals submitted a
vendor to purchase and install the playground equipment, and picnic shelter and will make a
recommendation to the City Council to approve the vendor selected.
Status: Completed. Action was taken at the February 13, 2019 meeting.
3. By April 1, the City Council will have approved the purchase and installation of the new
playground equipment and shelter.
Status: Completed. City Council approved the purchase and installation at its March 4, 2019
meeting.
4. By September 30, installation of the new playground equipment and shelter will have been
completed.
5. By October 31, 2018 a ribbon cutting will have been completed for the new playground
equipment and shelter.
Goal #3 Participate in the process of making playground and shelter improvements in Prairie
Pines Park.
Objectives:
1. By January 11, the Commission will have given input on the playground equipment and shelter
designs to be completed and incorporated into the Request for Proposal.
Status: Completed. Input was given during the December 10, 2018 meeting.
2. By March 1, the Commission will have reviewed and approved from the proposals submitted a
vendor to purchase and install the playground equipment, and picnic shelter and will make a
recommendation to the City Council to approve the vendor selected.
Status: Completed. Action was taken at the February 13, 2019 meeting.
3. By April 1, the City Council will have approved the purchase and installation of the new
playground equipment and shelter.
Status: Completed. The City Council approved the purchase and installation at its March 4,
2019 meeting.
4. By September 30, installation of the new playground equipment and shelter will have been
completed.
5. By October 31, 2018 a ribbon cutting will have been completed for the new playground
equipment and shelter.
Goal #4: Receive periodic presentations from each of the Parks and Recreation professional
staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails.
Objectives:
1. By March 15, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members
of the Department’s 2018 Annual Report.
Status: Completed. Park and Recreation Department staff members presented the 2018
annual report at the March 13, 2019 meeting.
2. By May 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of
the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s winter ice season.
3. By August 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first half
operations of the Rambling River Center.
4. By October 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results
of the summer programs offered.
5. By November 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the
spring turf season and summer ice season.
6. By November 1, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about
maintenance and improvements to parks and trails
Goal #5: Continue to build and strengthen relationships with Empire Township’s Park and
Recreation Commission (ETPRC).
Objectives:
1. By April 1, discuss and determine a date to have a joint meeting with ETPRC.
2. By June 1, a date will have been set to have a joint meeting with ETPRC.
3. By August 1, discuss and formulate a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda with
ETPRC and have both groups agree to the meeting topics.
4. By December 1, a meeting will have been held with ETPRC.
Goal #6: Participate in the development of an approved city Bike Pedestrian Plan.
Objectives:
1. By January 31, a report by Commission representative on the Bike Pedestrian Plan Committee
will provide an update to the Commission.
Status: Completed. Update was provided by staff at the January 9, 2019 meeting.
2. By March 15, a report by Commission representative on the Bike Pedestrian Plan Committee
will provide an update to the Commission.
Status: Completed. Update was provided by Suchanek at the February 13, 2019 meeting.
3. By March 31, Commission members will have been involved in the public input process by
either attending the Community Expo, one of the open houses or participated in the survey
monkey or social pinpoint exercises to give input on the Bike Pedestrian Plan
Status: Completed. Commission members participated in the survey monkey questionnaire.
4. By May 15, a report by Commission representative on the Bike Pedestrian Plan Committee will
provide an update to the Commission.
5. By June 30, Commission will review the draft Bike Pedestrian Plan, give further input on the
draft plan and then forward a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the plan.
Goal #7: Have a parks and facilities tour with the City Council.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the Commission will have identified a possible date to have a parks and facilities
tour with the City Council.
Status: Completed. At the March 13 meeting, a date of August 14 was forwarded to the City
Council for a parks and facilities tour.
2. By July1, the Commission will have determined at tour date, which parks and facilities to tour
and a tour schedule.
3. By August 1, the Commission will determine what it wishes to discuss with the City Council
during the parks and facilities tour.
4. By September 15, the Commission will have toured parks, trails and recreational facilities with
the City Council.
Goal #8: Work with staff to develop a Parks and Events Passport Program (Program)
Objectives:
1. By February 1, will have received a presentation from staff about the Program.
Status: Completed. Presentation was given by Recreation Supervisor Ryan Hayes at the
January 9, 2019 meeting.
2. By March 15, will have provided feedback/input on the Program.
Status: Completed. Feedback was given by Commission members during the presentation
that occurred at the January 9, 2019 meeting.
3. By July 30, will have received a progress report from staff about participation in the Program.
4. By October 31, will have received a second progress report from staff about participation in
the Program.
5. By December 31, will have given feedback/input to staff on any refinements to the program and
continuation of the program.
Goal #9: Meet at least once with the Rambling River Center Advisory Board.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the Commission and Advisory Board will have identified a date to have a meeting.
Status: Completed. A date of May 8 was approved to meet with the Advisory Board.
2. By May 1, an agenda for the meeting will have been reviewed and approved by the Commission
and Advisory Board.
3. By December 31, the Commission and Advisory Board will have met at least one time.
Goal #10: Name the park in the Sapphire Lake development through a public park naming
contest.
Objectives:
1. By February 15 a decision will be made about what process will be used to name the park in
the Sapphire Lake Development.
2. By April 15, the process to collect park names will have been completed.
3. By June 15, a name for the park will have been selected and recommended to the City Council
for approval.
4. By August 15, the city council will have approved a park name.
Goal #11: Complete a review of the city’s Park and Recreation Commission Ordinance
(Ordinance) to determine if any amendment(s) should be made to the Ordinance.
Objectives:
1. By February 15, a review of the Ordinance will have occurred.
Status: Completed. A review of the Ordinance occurred at the January 9, 2019 meeting.
2. By April 15, a decision will be made about recommending any Ordinance amendment(s) to the
city council.
Status: Completed. At the March 13 meeting the Commission determined it would be better
to create by-laws that could address a number of items without having to revise the city’s
ordinance. The creation of the by-laws will be included as a goal in the 2020 work plan.
3. By July 15, and if a recommendation is made to revise the ordinance, the city council will have
received and made a decision about any recommended amendment(s) to the ordinance.
Status: No longer applicable. No revisions were suggested in the ordinance.
4. By August 15, and if the city council approves amending the Ordinance, the amended
Ordinance will have been published in the city’s official publication, so the amendment(s) to
the Ordinance have satisfied all legal requirements.
Status: No longer applicable. No revisions were suggested in the ordinance.
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:Bike P edestrian P lan R eport
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
T he c ity's bike p ed es trian plan c o ntinues to make p ro gress . S ince the last C o mmis s io n meeting there was a
Bike P edestrian P lan C ommittee (C o mmittee) meeting held o n Marc h 21 and a pub lic o p en hous e held on
Ap ril 25. Both the Directo r Distad and C ommis s io n memb er Brian Tennant attend ed the C o mmittee
meeting and will provid e a s ummary of what oc c urred during the meeting. Direc tor Dis tad will p ro vide a
s ummary from the o p en hous e. Directo r Dis tad will p ro vide an update about up c oming meetings that will
o cc ur that the C o mmis s io n will have an oppo rtunity to b e involved with.
T he final initial s urvey results are includ ed in your meeting pac ket along with a d raft Existing C ond itions
rep o rt that will eventually be p art o f the o verall Bike P ed es trian P lan. Bo th rep o rts will b riefly b e reviewed
with the C ommis s io n.
T he materials fro m the p ublic open ho use held on Ap ril 25 are includ ed in the meeting pac ket. T hese
materials have als o been posted on the city's web s ite fo r the p ublic to view. Additio nally, a comment card
and a link to ano ther s urvey monkey ques tionnaire have b een p o s ted o n the c ity's website in order fo r the
p ublic to provide feed b ack on the materials pos ted on the city's webpage. T hes e materials will be reviewed
with the C ommis s io n.
T he Bike P edes trian P lan C o mmittee will be having its final meeting o n May 9 and s o if the C ommission has
any c o mments it would like to have C hair S uc hanek c arry fo rward to the C o mmittee meeting, this wo uld be
an ap p ro p riate time to c o nvey the c o mments to her.
F inally there are two up coming meetings that C ommis s ion members are invited to attend. T he first is o n
Mond ay, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. the c o nsultant will be p res enting the d raft Bike P ed es trian P lan to the C ity
C o uncil, P lanning C ommission and P ark and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n. T his will b e prior to the regular C ity
C o uncil meeting. T he s econd meeting will b e June 17 when the final Bike P ed es trian P lan will be p res ented
to the C ity C ounc il for ap p ro val d uring its meeting.
AT TAC HMENT S :
Type Desc rip tion
Backup Material Survey Results Report
Backup Material Draft Existing Conditions Report
Backup Material Darft Bike Pedestrian Plan Materials
0.93%6
1.55%10
1.55%10
4.33%28
93.82%607
Q1 Do you experience disabilities that affect your comfort with biking or
walking?
Answered: 647 Skipped: 3
Total Respondents: 647
Yes, I use a
mobility aid...
Yes, I am
seeing impaired
Yes, I am
hearing...
Yes, I
experience...
No, I do not
experience...
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
0.93%
0.93%
0.93%
0.93%
0.93%
0.93%
0.93%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
1.55%
4.33%
4.33%
4.33%
4.33%
4.33%
4.33%
4.33%
93.82%
93.82%
93.82%
93.82%
93.82%
93.82%
93.82%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes, I use a mobility aid such as crutches, a walker, or a wheelchair
Yes, I am seeing impaired
Yes, I am hearing impaired
Yes, I experience other disabilities not listed above
No, I do not experience disabilities that affect my comfort with biking or walking
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38.73%251
58.64%380
0.62%4
2.01%13
Q2 How do you identify yourself?
Answered: 648 Skipped: 2
TOTAL 648
Male Female Other Prefer not to answer
38.73%
38.73%
38.73%
38.73%
38.73%
38.73%
38.73%
(251)
(251)
(251)
(251)
(251)
(251)
(251)
58.64%
58.64%
58.64%
58.64%
58.64%
58.64%
58.64%
(380)
(380)
(380)
(380)
(380)
(380)
(380)
0.62%
0.62%
0.62%
0.62%
0.62%
0.62%
0.62%
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
2.01%
2.01%
2.01%
2.01%
2.01%
2.01%
2.01%
(13)
(13)
(13)
(13)
(13)
(13)
(13)
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Male
Female
Other
Prefer not to answer
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57.63%374
4.31%28
8.01%52
14.02%91
7.70%50
6.01%39
1.54%10
0.77%5
Q3 What is your age?
Answered: 649 Skipped: 1
TOTAL 649
17 years or
younger
18 - 24 years
old
25 - 34 years
old
35 - 44 years
old
45 - 54 years
old
55 - 64 years
old
65 - 74 years
old
75 years or
older
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
57.63%
57.63%
57.63%
57.63%
57.63%
57.63%
57.63%
4.31%
4.31%
4.31%
4.31%
4.31%
4.31%
4.31%
8.01%
8.01%
8.01%
8.01%
8.01%
8.01%
8.01%
14.02%
14.02%
14.02%
14.02%
14.02%
14.02%
14.02%
7.70%
7.70%
7.70%
7.70%
7.70%
7.70%
7.70%
6.01%
6.01%
6.01%
6.01%
6.01%
6.01%
6.01%
1.54%
1.54%
1.54%
1.54%
1.54%
1.54%
1.54%
0.77%
0.77%
0.77%
0.77%
0.77%
0.77%
0.77%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
17 years or younger
18 - 24 years old
25 - 34 years old
35 - 44 years old
45 - 54 years old
55 - 64 years old
65 - 74 years old
75 years or older
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87.27%562
2.02%13
3.11%20
1.24%8
2.33%15
4.04%26
Q4 How would you describe your ethnic or cultural heritage?
Answered: 644 Skipped: 6
TOTAL 644
#OTHER DATE
1 choose not to answer 2/1/2019 4:26 AM
2 Meat Popsicle 1/6/2019 7:12 PM
3 Amwrican 1/3/2019 5:59 PM
4 Fish 12/31/2018 2:38 PM
5 Anerican German 12/14/2018 7:30 PM
6 Coolie 12/14/2018 5:52 PM
7 Doesn't matter 12/14/2018 3:58 PM
8 American 12/14/2018 7:38 AM
9 Italian 12/14/2018 7:38 AM
10 Koren Asian white Chinese 12/14/2018 7:37 AM
11 Asian Hispanic 12/14/2018 7:37 AM
12 I don’t know 12/13/2018 4:09 PM
13 Prefer not to answer 12/13/2018 3:13 PM
White / European American Black / African American Asian / Asian American
Native American / Pacific Islander / Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Other
87.27%
87.27%
87.27%
87.27%
87.27%
87.27%
87.27%
(562)
(562)
(562)
(562)
(562)
(562)
(562)
2.02%
2.02%
2.02%
2.02%
2.02%
2.02%
2.02%
(13)
(13)
(13)
(13)
(13)
(13)
(13)
3.11%
3.11%
3.11%
3.11%
3.11%
3.11%
3.11%
(20)
(20)
(20)
(20)
(20)
(20)
(20)
1.24%
1.24%
1.24%
1.24%
1.24%
1.24%
1.24%
(8)
(8)
(8)
(8)
(8)
(8)
(8)
2.33%
2.33%
2.33%
2.33%
2.33%
2.33%
2.33%
(15)
(15)
(15)
(15)
(15)
(15)
(15)
4.04%
4.04%
4.04%
4.04%
4.04%
4.04%
4.04%
(26)
(26)
(26)
(26)
(26)
(26)
(26)
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
White / European American
Black / African American
Asian / Asian American
Native American / Pacific Islander / Alaska Native
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Other
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14 Asian/European 12/13/2018 1:58 PM
15 Why do you need to know this are you racis 12/13/2018 12:37 PM
16 No 12/13/2018 12:18 PM
17 I’m white and I’m Italian 12/13/2018 11:41 AM
18 Na 12/13/2018 8:31 AM
19 Mixed, White/Asian 12/13/2018 7:02 AM
20 Not naming why do you want to know 12/12/2018 9:34 PM
21 Martian 12/12/2018 1:08 PM
22 African American, Indian (India), White 12/12/2018 9:13 AM
23 Many 12/12/2018 7:41 AM
24 I don’t know what it mean 12/12/2018 7:35 AM
25 Mixed Race 12/12/2018 7:33 AM
26 Human 12/5/2018 8:31 PM
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Q5 During the warmer months of the year, how often do you walk or bike
for the following reasons?
Answered: 586 Skipped: 64
23.68%
135
32.81%
187
16.67%
95
11.75%
67
15.09%
86
570
3.38
26.14%
149
36.67%
209
18.60%
106
10.53%
60
8.07%
46
570
3.62
11.17%
62
20.18%
112
19.10%
106
17.30%
96
32.25%
179
555
2.61
4.17%
23
10.51%
58
15.76%
87
15.22%
84
54.35%
300
552
1.95
1.82%
10
4.38%
24
8.03%
44
18.80%
103
66.97%
367
548
1.55
1.28%
7
2.19%
12
3.65%
20
12.59%
69
80.29%
440
548
1.32
2.58%
14
1.84%
10
2.03%
11
2.58%
14
90.98%
494
543
1.22
7.59%
41
1.85%
10
2.96%
16
7.04%
38
80.56%
435
540
1.49
3.68%
20
1.10%
6
1.84%
10
4.60%
25
88.77%
482
543
1.26
5+ times per week 2-3 times per week Once a week
Once a month Never
For
exercis
e
For
pleasur
e /
recr...
To
visit
friends
/...
To go
shoppin
g / run
errands
To go
to
restaur
ants...
To go
to
cultura
l,...
To go
to
work
To go
to
school
To
connect
with
publ...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
5+ TIMES PER
WEEK
2-3 TIMES PER
WEEK
ONCE A
WEEK
ONCE A
MONTH
NEVER TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
For exercise
For pleasure / recreation
To visit friends / relatives
To go shopping / run errands
To go to restaurants and/or bars
To go to cultural, religious, or
community events
To go to work
To go to school
To connect with public
transportation
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Q6 Based on the information above, how would you characterize YOUR
attitude towards/comfort with biking?
Answered: 556 Skipped: 94
10.07%
56
34.35%
191
46.58%
259
8.99%
50
556
2.54
#OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE
1 riding with traffic near scares me. I am not a confident rider....as in able to respond quickly to avoid
an accident.
1/26/2019 11:01 AM
2 No bike right now. Answer based on past experience before moving here from out of state. Need a
new bike.
1/11/2019 9:53 PM
3 Jhffyfdgmhghmfthtf 12/19/2018 12:49 PM
4 I am recovering from knee sugeries and right now I am currently in a wheelchair so I am not able
to bike or walk, but biking and walking is very important for me during the spring/summer for my
recovery process.
12/16/2018 1:43 PM
5 a casual rider like to stay on paths 12/14/2018 3:59 PM
6 I like to bike, I’m not to safe about it. I can still bike fine and will bike on the road (close to the side
walk) but I’m no expert or byciclist
12/14/2018 7:42 AM
7 Skateboarding 12/13/2018 2:23 PM
8 I’m strong and fearless but have no “gear”12/13/2018 1:06 PM
9 I would say I’m in between strong and fearless and enthusiastic and confident 12/13/2018 11:37 AM
10 Daredevil 12/13/2018 9:31 AM
11 I like all. Like if there is a chance to take the scenic route I will and will, if needed share the road
with cars but I go out of my way not to
12/12/2018 11:18 PM
12 I ride a drift-trike and I would LOVE bike lanes!12/12/2018 4:14 PM
13 I’m the best biker this world will ever see!12/12/2018 1:09 PM
14 Int 12/9/2018 3:14 PM
Strong and Fearless Enthusiastic and Confident Interested But Concerned
Not Able or Not Interested
10.07%
10.07%
10.07%
10.07%
10.07%
10.07%
10.07%
(56)
(56)
(56)
(56)
(56)
(56)
(56)
34.35%
34.35%
34.35%
34.35%
34.35%
34.35%
34.35%
(191)
(191)
(191)
(191)
(191)
(191)
(191)
46.58%
46.58%
46.58%
46.58%
46.58%
46.58%
46.58%
(259)
(259)
(259)
(259)
(259)
(259)
(259)
8.99%
8.99%
8.99%
8.99%
8.99%
8.99%
8.99%
(50)
(50)
(50)
(50)
(50)
(50)
(50)
STRONG AND
FEARLESS
ENTHUSIASTIC AND
CONFIDENT
INTERESTED BUT
CONCERNED
NOT ABLE OR NOT
INTERESTED
TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
(no
label)
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15 Not enough safe connecting trails on high way 3 to really do what we would like to do as a family 12/5/2018 11:19 PM
16 Live in “old Farmington” 2nd street, no further improvements or new paths needed in the
downtown and surounding area
12/5/2018 8:24 PM
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Q7 What keeps you from walking or biking more in Farmington? (Choose
all that apply)
Answered: 523 Skipped: 127
Trails and
sidewalks ar...
My
destinations...
I don't feel
safe crossin...
I don't feel
safe walking...
There are no
trails or...
Trails and
sidewalks ar...
Uncomfortable
weather (too...
The sidewalks
and trails a...
I worry about
my personal...
There's not
enough shade...
I don't have
anyone to wa...
Other (please
specify)
There is never
enough/any b...
I have too
much to carr...
It's difficult
to find my w...
I don't have
the right...
Sidewalks and
trails are n...
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
48.76%
48.76%
48.76%
48.76%
48.76%
48.76%
48.76%
44.93%
44.93%
44.93%
44.93%
44.93%
44.93%
44.93%
43.59%
43.59%
43.59%
43.59%
43.59%
43.59%
43.59%
42.26%
42.26%
42.26%
42.26%
42.26%
42.26%
42.26%
39.58%
39.58%
39.58%
39.58%
39.58%
39.58%
39.58%
31.36%
31.36%
31.36%
31.36%
31.36%
31.36%
31.36%
30.02%
30.02%
30.02%
30.02%
30.02%
30.02%
30.02%
29.45%
29.45%
29.45%
29.45%
29.45%
29.45%
29.45%
26.00%
26.00%
26.00%
26.00%
26.00%
26.00%
26.00%
20.27%
20.27%
20.27%
20.27%
20.27%
20.27%
20.27%
17.40%
17.40%
17.40%
17.40%
17.40%
17.40%
17.40%
12.43%
12.43%
12.43%
12.43%
12.43%
12.43%
12.43%
12.05%
12.05%
12.05%
12.05%
12.05%
12.05%
12.05%
11.47%
11.47%
11.47%
11.47%
11.47%
11.47%
11.47%
6.88%
6.88%
6.88%
6.88%
6.88%
6.88%
6.88%
4.21%
4.21%
4.21%
4.21%
4.21%
4.21%
4.21%
2.68%
2.68%
2.68%
2.68%
2.68%
2.68%
2.68%
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48.76%255
44.93%235
43.59%228
42.26%221
39.58%207
31.36%164
30.02%157
29.45%154
26.00%136
20.27%106
17.40%91
12.43%65
12.05%63
11.47%60
6.88%36
4.21%22
2.68%14
Total Respondents: 523
#OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE
1 (No safe way to get to Tamarack Ridge Center from E side of 3 and S of 50) Lack of drinking
fountains along current trail systems
1/30/2019 7:03 PM
2 Not all trails connect 1/27/2019 8:07 PM
3 vanishing sidewalks mid-block ,forced into street traffic. Distracted drivers regularly don't yield right
of way or even see me midway crossing.
1/26/2019 1:38 PM
4 Most of the trails are along very busy streets and the noise makes it difficult to talk with other
riders.
1/26/2019 11:03 AM
5 Just don't use them.1/18/2019 8:31 AM
6 The path along Akin Rd to Hwy 3 is excellent. Problem is trail stops at Empire/Farmington border.
Need path continuation along hwy 3 in Farmington. Also, reduce speed limit to 30 or 35 mph.
More shade needed in some areas. Guess this was all farmland without tall shrubs or trees for
shade.
1/11/2019 9:58 PM
7 blocked sidewalks,trails and sidewalks just end.1/11/2019 9:27 PM
8 Bad bike paths, many many bumps and deep cracks 1/11/2019 8:44 PM
9 no interest 1/11/2019 9:20 AM
10 We don’t have many businesses I would choose to bike to. We need more businesses in this city!
Even our dentists that have been here for decades have taken their businesses else where. Very
disappointing!
1/10/2019 11:08 PM
11 trail flooded 1/10/2019 6:29 PM
12 Rambling River paths are in horrible shape 1/10/2019 3:10 PM
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Trails and sidewalks are too icy or snowy in the winter months
My destinations are too far apart
I don't feel safe crossing busy intersections
I don't feel safe walking or biking near motorized traffic
There are no trails or sidewalks where I want to go
Trails and sidewalks are lacking lighting
Uncomfortable weather (too hot, cold, or windy)
The sidewalks and trails are in poor condition
I worry about my personal safety (such as harassment and crime)
There's not enough shade or places to sit and rest along sidewalks and trails
I don't have anyone to walk or bike with
Other (please specify)
There is never enough/any bike parking at my destination
I have too much to carry or transport
It's difficult to find my way around
I don't have the right clothing, shoes, or equipment
Sidewalks and trails are not handicap-accessible
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13 There aren’t enough trail and sidewalks and I have to go a little ways to read a trail and it isn’t very
long.
1/10/2019 1:19 PM
14 Lack of time in my schedule.1/10/2019 12:29 PM
15 I have two young kids to haul in a bike trailer and there is not a safe crossing point on Akin where I
live on Dyers Pass.
1/10/2019 12:12 PM
16 Biking with my kid to cross hwy 3, is not safe!!1/10/2019 10:34 AM
17 There's nothing really to bike tonin this town...1/6/2019 7:15 PM
18 Biking because the nice trails aren't long enough.1/4/2019 12:39 PM
19 I bring my small children along with me and if the paths r not plowed from snow I cannot push their
stroller or wagon and then I cannot go
1/4/2019 9:16 AM
20 The sidewalks or trails cross busy roads and transitions with lights are too far apart to use safely.1/4/2019 4:43 AM
21 The trail in downtown Farmington is under water for a big chunk of the spring 1/3/2019 5:27 PM
22 Trails don’t end at retail or eating establishments 1/3/2019 4:39 PM
23 Motorists are not sharing the road or being aware of bikers or pedestrians 12/21/2018 9:11 PM
24 Parents not letting me because it might be dangerous 12/16/2018 7:19 PM
25 I never feel like it or I’m to busy 12/14/2018 7:43 AM
26 Can’t cross highway 3 there should be an over pass or under pass 12/14/2018 7:42 AM
27 Trails are bumpy and hard to cross 12/14/2018 7:29 AM
28 I live in Lakeville so I rarely bike in Farmington 12/13/2018 10:29 PM
29 Grounded 12/13/2018 5:16 PM
30 None of these 12/13/2018 3:16 PM
31 Sidewalks are trash 12/13/2018 2:23 PM
32 I live in the rural part of Farmington and it’s hard to ride into town because the roads are always
slippery.
12/13/2018 2:02 PM
33 School 12/13/2018 1:47 PM
34 Parents worry for me going to far 12/13/2018 1:07 PM
35 asthma 12/13/2018 12:02 PM
36 I go to Farmington high school and there isn’t a sidewalk leading to the school. It’s off of a busy
road and I hate biking on the road because everybody is on their phones these days and might hit
me.
12/13/2018 9:41 AM
37 Broken bike and I don’t want to walk that far 12/13/2018 9:31 AM
38 I don’t live in Farmington 12/13/2018 8:39 AM
39 i don't have time with school and homework 12/13/2018 8:30 AM
40 Dont care enough 12/12/2018 9:37 PM
41 Don’t sure what this is 12/12/2018 9:13 PM
42 I would like there to be a sidewalk leading up to the high school from greenridge making my mom
not always having to drive me there on summer days
12/12/2018 5:29 PM
43 Highway 3.12/12/2018 4:17 PM
44 Sidewalks are barely ever wide enough or too steep to accommodate my drift-trike 12/12/2018 4:15 PM
45 Don’t want to and hate biking walking foot hurts a lot sometimes 12/12/2018 1:50 PM
46 I keep running over snakes and birds.12/12/2018 1:10 PM
47 Parents want me to go with at least 1 friend 12/12/2018 10:04 AM
48 Things 12/12/2018 9:14 AM
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49 I don't really live in Farmington 12/12/2018 8:07 AM
50 I just don’t go biking when I don’t feel like it because I just don’t I it’d I do want to ride a bike I’ll do
it
12/12/2018 7:43 AM
51 I walk to school 12/12/2018 7:37 AM
52 What does this mean?12/12/2018 7:37 AM
53 Having the bike lanes to small or close to the road 12/12/2018 7:36 AM
54 Trails and paths aren’t connected enough to provide good routes.12/9/2018 3:15 PM
55 Connections within Farmington and neighboring communities need to be finished, example of
within Farmington Jim Bell Park north end to North Creek Greenway.
12/8/2018 12:10 PM
56 Missing connections for existing trails. Tree roots and volcanos from willows make biking
dangerous in certain spots.
12/6/2018 7:28 AM
57 Quite frankly there’s not a lot of businesses I want to drive to let alone bike to in Farmington.12/6/2018 7:14 AM
58 There are no crosswalks!!!!12/5/2018 8:38 PM
59 Walk & ride regularly, I see no reason for any “improvements” in the downtown and surrounding
area except perhaps triming low tree limbs over sidewalks
12/5/2018 8:27 PM
60 Difficult to assist people using wheelchairs as a PCA. Snow not cleared, dark, paths in poor order 12/5/2018 7:52 PM
61 Farmington lacks connection between paths which is super frustrating.12/5/2018 6:16 PM
62 No mountain bike trails nearby for fun biking 12/5/2018 6:00 PM
63 Pushing a stroller down our bike paths is a workout itself. There are so many holes that it makes it
a challenge to go for a walk or run with a stroller which is mainly how I utilize the trails.
12/5/2018 5:04 PM
64 Trails don't all connect together 12/5/2018 4:43 PM
65 People hogging the entire path and not paying attention 12/5/2018 3:12 PM
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Q8 What are the most important destinations for you to walk or bike to?
Answered: 513 Skipped: 137
5.02%
25
19.48%
97
35.34%
176
40.16%
200
498
2.11
35.82%
163
23.08%
105
21.98%
100
19.12%
87
455
1.24
26.86%
123
35.15%
161
23.58%
108
14.41%
66
458
1.26
27.00%
128
35.44%
168
25.11%
119
12.45%
59
474
1.23
16.81%
79
23.83%
112
35.32%
166
24.04%
113
470
1.67
56.04%
255
19.56%
89
16.04%
73
8.35%
38
455
0.77
57.30%
263
21.13%
97
12.85%
59
8.71%
40
459
0.73
Not important Somewhat important Important Very Important
Parks
and
trails
Schools Library,
community
or civic
buildings
Shopping,
dining
and
entert...
Residenti
al areas
Places
of work
Transit
stops or
stations
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
NOT
IMPORTANT
SOMEWHAT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT VERY
IMPORTANT
TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
Parks and trails
Schools
Library, community or civic
buildings
Shopping, dining and
entertainment
Residential areas
Places of work
Transit stops or stations
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Q9 How important are each of the following to you when planning for the
future bicycle and pedestrian network?
Answered: 490 Skipped: 160
17.83%
87
35.25%
172
26.23%
128
20.70%
101
488
1.50
2.66%
13
6.76%
33
22.75%
111
67.83%
331
488
2.56
10.35%
50
18.22%
88
41.82%
202
29.61%
143
483
1.91
11.55%
56
28.45%
138
31.75%
154
28.25%
137
485
1.77
8.45%
41
19.38%
94
30.31%
147
41.86%
203
485
2.06
2.87%
14
6.15%
30
25.41%
124
65.57%
320
488
2.54
Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important
Getting to
my
destination
as fast ...
Safe roads
for all
roadway
users
The
ability to
choose
differen...
Having
multiple
routes to
choose from
Creating
off-road
trails with
scenic...
Safe
crossings
and
intersec...
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
NOT
IMPORTANT
SOMEWHAT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT VERY
IMPORTANT
TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
Getting to my destination as fast as possible
Safe roads for all roadway users
The ability to choose different travel modes to
reach destinations (car, bike, walking, transit)
Having multiple routes to choose from
Creating off-road trails with scenic views and
connections to parks and natural features
Safe crossings and intersection treatments
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44 20,341 458
0.00 100.00 48.00 44.41 31.04
Q10 How willing are you to support a referendum or tax increase in order
to fund future bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Farmington? (Slide the
dot near the answer that reflects your thoughts best: 0 = No Support, 100
= Full Support)
Answered: 458 Skipped: 192
Total Respondents: 458
BASIC STATISTICS
#DATE
1 66 2/1/2019 3:12 PM
2 54 2/1/2019 4:33 AM
3 33 1/30/2019 5:39 AM
4 26 1/28/2019 10:48 PM
5 27 1/28/2019 7:51 PM
6 33 1/27/2019 8:08 PM
7 25 1/27/2019 11:29 AM
8 50 1/27/2019 6:13 AM
9 99 1/26/2019 1:40 PM
10 100 1/26/2019 11:04 AM
11 75 1/26/2019 10:50 AM
12 10 1/26/2019 9:42 AM
13 74 1/25/2019 7:00 PM
14 65 1/25/2019 4:43 PM
15 50 1/25/2019 9:27 AM
0 10 20 30 40 50
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
ANSWER CHOICES AVERAGE NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER RESPONSES
MINIMUM MAXIMUM MEDIAN MEAN STANDARD DEVIATION
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16 12 1/23/2019 10:50 AM
17 100 1/23/2019 6:38 AM
18 34 1/20/2019 9:50 PM
19 65 1/20/2019 7:55 PM
20 52 1/20/2019 7:54 PM
21 0 1/18/2019 8:32 AM
22 31 1/14/2019 8:20 PM
23 3 1/14/2019 6:13 PM
24 45 1/14/2019 4:25 PM
25 86 1/14/2019 11:55 AM
26 100 1/13/2019 2:34 PM
27 100 1/13/2019 10:55 AM
28 0 1/12/2019 9:42 PM
29 51 1/12/2019 7:33 PM
30 99 1/12/2019 7:06 AM
31 55 1/11/2019 10:02 PM
32 37 1/11/2019 9:29 PM
33 35 1/11/2019 8:46 PM
34 0 1/11/2019 4:13 PM
35 61 1/11/2019 3:37 PM
36 50 1/11/2019 3:32 PM
37 0 1/11/2019 9:21 AM
38 0 1/11/2019 7:59 AM
39 72 1/11/2019 7:26 AM
40 40 1/11/2019 5:26 AM
41 0 1/11/2019 12:01 AM
42 0 1/10/2019 11:10 PM
43 0 1/10/2019 10:33 PM
44 100 1/10/2019 10:02 PM
45 20 1/10/2019 7:03 PM
46 75 1/10/2019 6:53 PM
47 89 1/10/2019 6:31 PM
48 70 1/10/2019 5:54 PM
49 35 1/10/2019 3:12 PM
50 50 1/10/2019 3:08 PM
51 48 1/10/2019 2:48 PM
52 53 1/10/2019 2:21 PM
53 87 1/10/2019 1:20 PM
54 0 1/10/2019 12:57 PM
55 50 1/10/2019 12:42 PM
56 70 1/10/2019 12:31 PM
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57 76 1/10/2019 12:13 PM
58 100 1/10/2019 12:11 PM
59 75 1/10/2019 12:06 PM
60 0 1/10/2019 11:48 AM
61 0 1/10/2019 11:48 AM
62 73 1/10/2019 11:19 AM
63 31 1/10/2019 11:18 AM
64 66 1/10/2019 11:06 AM
65 48 1/10/2019 11:03 AM
66 0 1/10/2019 11:02 AM
67 38 1/10/2019 10:50 AM
68 22 1/10/2019 10:36 AM
69 75 1/10/2019 10:18 AM
70 50 1/8/2019 12:17 PM
71 100 1/8/2019 9:04 AM
72 90 1/7/2019 3:27 PM
73 0 1/6/2019 7:17 PM
74 100 1/4/2019 7:47 PM
75 53 1/4/2019 1:28 PM
76 76 1/4/2019 12:42 PM
77 54 1/4/2019 11:15 AM
78 58 1/4/2019 7:36 AM
79 57 1/4/2019 5:55 AM
80 53 1/4/2019 5:38 AM
81 100 1/4/2019 4:44 AM
82 29 1/4/2019 3:32 AM
83 50 1/4/2019 2:59 AM
84 93 1/4/2019 2:56 AM
85 60 1/4/2019 12:30 AM
86 48 1/3/2019 10:01 PM
87 41 1/3/2019 8:35 PM
88 13 1/3/2019 8:19 PM
89 46 1/3/2019 8:05 PM
90 77 1/3/2019 7:49 PM
91 100 1/3/2019 7:29 PM
92 100 1/3/2019 7:25 PM
93 23 1/3/2019 7:15 PM
94 18 1/3/2019 7:13 PM
95 52 1/3/2019 6:52 PM
96 0 1/3/2019 6:43 PM
97 76 1/3/2019 6:40 PM
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98 39 1/3/2019 6:39 PM
99 60 1/3/2019 6:28 PM
100 75 1/3/2019 6:12 PM
101 0 1/3/2019 6:02 PM
102 54 1/3/2019 5:29 PM
103 0 1/3/2019 5:26 PM
104 50 1/3/2019 5:23 PM
105 57 1/3/2019 5:22 PM
106 49 1/3/2019 4:44 PM
107 50 1/3/2019 4:43 PM
108 100 1/3/2019 4:40 PM
109 90 1/3/2019 4:28 PM
110 0 1/2/2019 8:26 PM
111 91 1/2/2019 7:28 PM
112 67 1/2/2019 3:31 PM
113 80 1/2/2019 10:59 AM
114 70 1/2/2019 9:17 AM
115 100 12/30/2018 2:53 PM
116 75 12/30/2018 2:48 PM
117 15 12/29/2018 2:50 PM
118 100 12/28/2018 11:51 PM
119 64 12/28/2018 2:24 PM
120 100 12/21/2018 9:13 PM
121 100 12/20/2018 1:40 PM
122 80 12/20/2018 1:00 PM
123 0 12/19/2018 3:17 PM
124 66 12/19/2018 12:50 PM
125 41 12/18/2018 8:44 PM
126 51 12/18/2018 2:52 PM
127 48 12/17/2018 5:24 PM
128 85 12/17/2018 11:53 AM
129 15 12/17/2018 7:34 AM
130 31 12/16/2018 7:20 PM
131 69 12/16/2018 3:28 PM
132 50 12/16/2018 1:45 PM
133 26 12/16/2018 12:55 PM
134 50 12/14/2018 7:41 PM
135 0 12/14/2018 4:02 PM
136 7 12/14/2018 2:17 PM
137 16 12/14/2018 12:46 PM
138 50 12/14/2018 10:33 AM
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139 6 12/14/2018 10:01 AM
140 3 12/14/2018 9:11 AM
141 0 12/14/2018 9:02 AM
142 0 12/14/2018 8:51 AM
143 32 12/14/2018 8:29 AM
144 50 12/14/2018 7:46 AM
145 50 12/14/2018 7:45 AM
146 6 12/14/2018 7:45 AM
147 32 12/14/2018 7:44 AM
148 33 12/14/2018 7:44 AM
149 33 12/14/2018 7:44 AM
150 0 12/14/2018 7:44 AM
151 51 12/14/2018 7:44 AM
152 14 12/14/2018 7:43 AM
153 100 12/14/2018 7:42 AM
154 56 12/14/2018 7:42 AM
155 50 12/14/2018 7:42 AM
156 37 12/14/2018 7:41 AM
157 70 12/14/2018 7:41 AM
158 57 12/14/2018 7:40 AM
159 36 12/14/2018 7:39 AM
160 100 12/14/2018 7:30 AM
161 3 12/14/2018 6:58 AM
162 84 12/13/2018 11:29 PM
163 25 12/13/2018 10:30 PM
164 50 12/13/2018 10:28 PM
165 50 12/13/2018 9:52 PM
166 69 12/13/2018 8:17 PM
167 100 12/13/2018 7:42 PM
168 0 12/13/2018 7:00 PM
169 54 12/13/2018 6:30 PM
170 50 12/13/2018 6:07 PM
171 20 12/13/2018 5:18 PM
172 50 12/13/2018 4:14 PM
173 0 12/13/2018 4:10 PM
174 8 12/13/2018 4:02 PM
175 0 12/13/2018 3:57 PM
176 10 12/13/2018 3:45 PM
177 0 12/13/2018 3:18 PM
178 0 12/13/2018 3:02 PM
179 0 12/13/2018 2:59 PM
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180 50 12/13/2018 2:41 PM
181 35 12/13/2018 2:04 PM
182 6 12/13/2018 2:00 PM
183 0 12/13/2018 1:48 PM
184 100 12/13/2018 1:36 PM
185 59 12/13/2018 1:09 PM
186 100 12/13/2018 1:07 PM
187 100 12/13/2018 1:04 PM
188 20 12/13/2018 12:39 PM
189 75 12/13/2018 12:36 PM
190 30 12/13/2018 12:32 PM
191 32 12/13/2018 12:23 PM
192 65 12/13/2018 12:16 PM
193 6 12/13/2018 12:05 PM
194 70 12/13/2018 11:53 AM
195 100 12/13/2018 11:52 AM
196 2 12/13/2018 11:47 AM
197 35 12/13/2018 11:47 AM
198 20 12/13/2018 11:45 AM
199 32 12/13/2018 11:45 AM
200 54 12/13/2018 11:44 AM
201 10 12/13/2018 11:43 AM
202 33 12/13/2018 11:42 AM
203 86 12/13/2018 11:42 AM
204 0 12/13/2018 11:42 AM
205 49 12/13/2018 11:39 AM
206 70 12/13/2018 11:14 AM
207 100 12/13/2018 10:41 AM
208 100 12/13/2018 10:24 AM
209 60 12/13/2018 10:09 AM
210 75 12/13/2018 10:06 AM
211 40 12/13/2018 10:04 AM
212 35 12/13/2018 10:04 AM
213 53 12/13/2018 10:03 AM
214 91 12/13/2018 9:51 AM
215 40 12/13/2018 9:40 AM
216 100 12/13/2018 9:36 AM
217 100 12/13/2018 9:33 AM
218 72 12/13/2018 9:33 AM
219 7 12/13/2018 9:25 AM
220 11 12/13/2018 9:21 AM
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221 10 12/13/2018 9:20 AM
222 33 12/13/2018 9:09 AM
223 80 12/13/2018 9:04 AM
224 10 12/13/2018 9:03 AM
225 50 12/13/2018 8:53 AM
226 50 12/13/2018 8:52 AM
227 25 12/13/2018 8:51 AM
228 53 12/13/2018 8:36 AM
229 33 12/13/2018 8:29 AM
230 72 12/13/2018 8:25 AM
231 63 12/13/2018 8:22 AM
232 35 12/13/2018 8:14 AM
233 50 12/13/2018 8:14 AM
234 4 12/13/2018 8:12 AM
235 0 12/13/2018 8:08 AM
236 20 12/13/2018 8:05 AM
237 100 12/13/2018 7:59 AM
238 100 12/13/2018 7:59 AM
239 47 12/13/2018 7:53 AM
240 7 12/13/2018 7:48 AM
241 50 12/13/2018 7:40 AM
242 50 12/13/2018 7:39 AM
243 50 12/13/2018 7:38 AM
244 15 12/13/2018 7:23 AM
245 0 12/13/2018 7:04 AM
246 0 12/13/2018 7:02 AM
247 40 12/13/2018 6:47 AM
248 25 12/13/2018 6:09 AM
249 48 12/13/2018 12:28 AM
250 50 12/12/2018 11:57 PM
251 34 12/12/2018 11:56 PM
252 76 12/12/2018 11:47 PM
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Q11 Please share any ideas you have for improving conditions for biking
and walking in Farmington in the box below.
Answered: 224 Skipped: 426
#RESPONSES DATE
1 Older trails are often too rough or bumpy for safe, comfortable bike riding. Those cracks really
pound away during an hour of riding, and force me onto the street.
2/1/2019 4:36 AM
2 The trail system in Farmington is pretty great, but with the increased popularity of Tamarack Ridge
Center businesses foot/bike traffic to get to these businesses, along highway 3 is horrible! A
possible pedestrian bridge E to W over 3 with safe paths to get to it? Thanks.
1/30/2019 7:11 PM
3 Gotta get a trail to connect the north side of the river to the South side next to hwy 3. Kids have to
use the shoulder of the hwy and too many motorist pass on the shoulder. This should be fixed now
and matter what
1/28/2019 10:51 PM
4 Connect trails so that residents can go for longer rides/runs; be able to stay on trail system without
having to cross busy roads; create trail/sidewalk that connects to high school.
1/27/2019 8:10 PM
5 Empire Township, and Hwy 3 crossing Hwy 3 safely from Empire Township (near the township hall
on 197th street)
1/27/2019 6:14 AM
6 The paint used to mark crosswalks is slippery when wet ,summer or winter. It's the only thing more
dangerous than distracted drivers. We walkers joke about the "deadly" intersections.
1/26/2019 1:40 PM
7 This was a very well thought out survey. I feel like everything I care about was covered. I love the
outdoors and would love to have more hiking places.
1/26/2019 11:06 AM
8 Sidewalks, sidewalks, sidewalks.1/26/2019 10:52 AM
9 I think the roundabouts at 195 and Akin and Pilot Knob need safety improved and Flagstaff along
the HS could really benefit with a trail.
1/25/2019 7:01 PM
10 Safety at intersections and trail connections are the most important for my family. We encourage
our kids to bike places within 5 miles of our house but are concerned about safety.
1/25/2019 4:44 PM
11 They need to be safer and lighted better 1/25/2019 9:28 AM
12 More lighting , cross walks for busy intersections. Get businesses in to help with taxes should not
be our problem. We have nothing to show for what we pay in this town
1/23/2019 10:50 AM
13 More wilderness trails for enjoyment. Add more sidewalks near schools both sides of the road with
marked intersections for kids to cross safely.
1/23/2019 6:41 AM
14 Sidewalk/trail needed on both sides of pilot knob all the way past 170 and up 3 at round about
north to rosemount as well as south across from burbon butcher area as a lot of bikes ride the
highway. Trails are in pretty poor condition and not everything is maintained in winter but people
don’t clear their sidewalks so I’m forced to run in the streets quite often.
1/20/2019 7:59 PM
15 N/A 1/18/2019 8:32 AM
16 Residents need to help keep clean pick up dog poo and pick up garbage. Put garbage in bags to
avoid litter
1/14/2019 6:14 PM
17 Additional lighting around trails and increased maintenance of trails and sidewalks.1/14/2019 4:26 PM
18 More lighting. Fix all the bumps/cracks. Clean up the dead branches/twigs that litter the trails.1/13/2019 2:38 PM
19 Connect trails.1/12/2019 7:07 AM
20 Bike stands needed. The section on hwy 3 once you leave Empire twnshp and entering
Farmington is challenging safety wise for walkers/runners as the path abruptly ends. Crossing hwy
3 is also a challenge due to speeding traffic. Reduce speed limit and maybe cars will go 40 in a 30
instead of 55 in a 40 mph zone. Overall I have been impressed with the trail system outside of
town. It was a significant factor in my decision to buy just outside of the city. Just that little stretch
along hwy 3 maybe down to county rd 50 or at least to Elm Street/ downtown.
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21 remove cars and trash cans,remove snow and ice,provide indoor paths for bad weather,tie into
other cities and state trail systems,provide destinations for bikers and rest stops etc. good trail
maps, keep dogs under control.practice and educate "share the trail" program,safe crossings and
safe interaction with automobiles, example ; each intersection of road or driveway or street with a
bike trail needs a control and signage.
1/11/2019 9:40 PM
22 For the high tax’s we pay in Farmington, you should have plenty of money to fix the bike paths!!1/11/2019 8:47 PM
23 Sidewalks are not consisent through out neighborhoods, people rarely use them, I seem them in
the road all the time. Bike paths lead areas that are not monitored and I've heard of safety and
drug issues. I'm not a fan of the paths.
1/11/2019 9:23 AM
24 Keep the existing bike trails and sidewalks clear. Keep up with existing bike path and sidewalk
maintenance before adding more.
1/10/2019 11:11 PM
25 Would like to see better crosswalks 1/10/2019 10:03 PM
26 Path maintenance is important. There is a path that goes through the Troy Hill and Nelson Hills
neighborhood in need of repair. Would like a path along Flagstaff for personal use as well as safety
for high schoolers that would like to walk or bike SAFELY to the high school.
1/10/2019 6:56 PM
27 rambling river park trails need to be raised and repaved, flooded often, but generally I love the
trails around my house off Akin Road and 206th st
1/10/2019 6:33 PM
28 If I want to ride bike, I cant go very far without ending a trail, crossing roads, we need a connected
path system that doesnt dead end everywhere. This is a reason I dont get out and bike more.
1/10/2019 5:55 PM
29 Improve the conditions of trails we have. Add pedestrian crossings on Elm street. Rambling River
pathways are uneven with tree roots pushing up through the paths. No benches on the dodge
middle school side of rambling river trails.
1/10/2019 3:14 PM
30 More options connecting north and south Farmington. I would prefer bike paths or scenic routes
that avoid busy roadways. Safety for children is a top priority
1/10/2019 3:10 PM
31 Connect all neighborhoods that attend a particular school to their school.1/10/2019 2:49 PM
32 Add onto the trails and make them longer with options 1/10/2019 1:20 PM
33 When I do bike I do it mostly for exercise and I prefer to ride on the paved shoulders of the roads.
To me, biking on trails can be more dangerous because vehicle drivers don't stop at trail crossings
very well - they often block the trail at intersections - and they often don't see bikes on the trail -
they're looking at the vehicle traffic on the road. When I ride on the shoulder of a road I seem to be
much more visible to people driving vehicles. Plus, biking on a trail is fine for very casual riding,
but if you're riding for exercise - that is, you're going pretty fast - pedestrians and especially
pedestrians with dogs on leashes can be very dangerous because too many people simply don't
pay attention. I guess something that may improve trail crossings, especially at very busy
intersections, is a sign near the stop sign that reminds drivers to stop behind the stop sign and be
on alert for bikers or pedestrians on the trail.
1/10/2019 1:03 PM
34 Really, support a tax referendum to add to bike paths/walkways? Taxes are high enough in
Farmington as-is. the community needs more businesses to offset what the residents fund
already. This is not new news to the city either.
1/10/2019 12:59 PM
35 I think we have a very good biking and walking paths in Farmington with quite a few options near
my house. I use the trails to run and my kids use them to get to the park, so regular maintenance
and upkeep is important for me.
1/10/2019 12:33 PM
36 Overall, the bike trails are plentiful and well-kept. Just wish there were more pedestrian crossings
on busy roads (Akin, 50, Pilot Knob, 3), especially near schools and parks. Depending on the time
of day, it’s almost impossible to cross Akin.
1/10/2019 12:15 PM
37 Snow removal on the current paths during the winter months.1/10/2019 12:12 PM
38 There definitely needs to be improved sidewalks along the Highway 3 corridor, I don't like having
to bike in the road. Also, lighting at night is not as good as it could be in residential areas.
1/10/2019 12:06 PM
39 The intersections on Hwy 3 around the burbon butcher need to be addressed. We need lights to
make it safe to cross the road.
1/10/2019 11:04 AM
40 Quit raising taxes in Farmington the city is ridiculous 1/10/2019 11:03 AM
41 Connect neighborhood just behind Carbones to the other walking paths in the Park Place
neighborhood.
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42 Everyone knows that if you want to do anything, and you live in Farmington, you need to drive.
Maybe focus on this to bike to in this town and build off of that.
1/6/2019 7:18 PM
43 I’m a distance runner (marathons and ultramarathons,) and I run all over Farmington year-round.
I’d say a few things that could be improved are street crossings (the roundabouts helped
immensely,) and the generalized lack of shade in the summer. There is also only one water source
that I’m aware of. Increased tree planting would be awesome. It would also be awesome if I wasn’t
at risk of getting pancaked by the pizza delivery drivers and in general residents who pay zero
attention to pedestrians, but I realize a girl can’t have it all. ;) I am totally fine with this not being
anonymous and if you want any input from someone who is out in the streets/on the paths a lot,
you can just text me. 612-396-1950. Great survey and would appreciate more safe areas to keep
things interesting. Would absolutely support a referendum as long as it was for shared trails and
not only for cyclists as they already have plenty of pavement to ride. Jess Sedivy Gunderson
1/4/2019 7:55 PM
44 I would like longer trails along scenic routes such as the river. It makes exercising more relaxing
and enjoyable.
1/4/2019 12:43 PM
45 None 1/4/2019 11:15 AM
46 I walk with children and need the paths plowed for strollers or wagons in winter. The paths have
MANY LARGE eruptions from the earth very large hazardous bumps that I have tripped over many
times and it prevents my children from riding their bikes cuz they r huge bumps. Sidewalks around
the neighborhood have been erupted by tree roots and I have also tripped many times over those
especially in the dark they r about 6 inches higher than other parts. I have seen some of the
sidewalks shaved down but not in my area they r not and it’s very frustrating. My children fell off
their bikes by hitting them or they r stopped in their tracks and cannot move. And they have also
fallen due to the much higher sidewalk parts that could use a shave down
1/4/2019 9:21 AM
47 Check and repair trails that have tree roots busting through the asphalt trail. These parts of the
trails can be a bit dangerous.
1/4/2019 5:56 AM
48 Maintaining current and future trails to make sure they are safe.1/4/2019 5:39 AM
49 There are underpasses in Farmington on some of the trails by Meadowview and there should be
more of these connecting the trail system. If it was continuous it would be used more and the city
could support events, including fun run 5K’s. The fragmented trail system we have is beautiful, but
it needs to tie together and have safe ways to cross roads. Bridges are often ugly and have
maintenance issues, but the sloping hills in Farmington would support more safe road
underpasses where able.
1/4/2019 4:47 AM
50 Make more Handicap friendly, safe and smoother. Plus lots more benches for resting. And build a
pool the town needs that !
1/4/2019 3:36 AM
51 Already excellent trails that we are blessed with in Farmington! Thank you!1/3/2019 7:31 PM
52 Have the city plow/sweep snow off paths and trails 1/3/2019 7:26 PM
53 Need to come up with a way on hwy 3 you can continue for businesses and school when there is
no safe place for kids to cross! Crossing bykemps dairy queenn round bank and burbon butcher is
terrible.
1/3/2019 6:42 PM
54 It is very unsafe to cross in roundabouts. Cars will speed up if they see you walking across.1/3/2019 6:40 PM
55 The biking and walking conditions are excellent!1/3/2019 6:03 PM
56 Some of the trails behind Dodge are crumbling and under water a lot. Would really like to be able
to get through more often
1/3/2019 5:30 PM
57 More scenic trails would be great for running and biking. Also, the trails currently are very bumpy
due to cracks for biking which forces riding on the road. In many places that works due to
shoulders but in some places there are no shoulders and it is dangerous. Good example is 170th
from Pilot Knob to Chippendale.
1/3/2019 5:25 PM
58 Better lit areas, better drainage for low-lying areas (ex: some trails near Jim Bell Park are prone to
flooding in the spring and heavy rains)
1/3/2019 5:24 PM
59 Trails that connect to schools, downtown, and retail would be very valuable...provided they had
safe crossings.
1/3/2019 4:41 PM
60 safe route to Cedar/Dodd 1/3/2019 4:30 PM
61 Connect the paths/trails on highway 3 and other areas that are no connected.1/2/2019 7:29 PM
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62 Bicycle/walking path access to Farmington High School would be a nice addition. Dedicated
pedestrian lanes across the railroad tracks in downtown Farmington on "major" roads. Also bicycle
and pedestrian traffic markings/signage on paths would be beneficial - lane and directional
expectations for both pedestrians and cyclists.
1/2/2019 11:14 AM
63 1. We need sidewalks along highway 3 and safe ways to cross this street, especially around the
Vermillion River. 2. Middle school kids who walk/bike have no sidewalks around Boeckman, and
have to cross the train tracks or the flooded river to get to Dodge. 3. There are no sidewalks to the
high school on Flagstaff, and no paths between the high school and the neighborhoods off Cedar.
4. Several downtown businesses, especially along Elm Street, don’t shovel during the winter, and
it gets very icy.
12/30/2018 3:00 PM
64 Sidewalk from Boeckman to Library. Plow 195th bridge in winter. Plow Kutchera path in winter,
kids on dairy side do not get bus service to Dodge MS. Sidewalks/crossings on Hwy 3 between
Elm St. and 205th, especially crossing at Vermillion River Trail to access Tamarack Ridge Center.
12/30/2018 2:56 PM
65 I am a very experienced rider. Feel comfortable in traffic and crossing roads etc. Take what myself
and similar individuals in this groups opinion with a grain of salt. You can build the best bike path
but we will use the road anyway.
12/29/2018 2:53 PM
66 I live in East Farmington. I would like a designated bike route from East Farmington to the library,
post office, grocery, and to parks on the west side of the city.
12/28/2018 2:26 PM
67 Highway 3 needs safe trails and crossings!!! Signage is a must! Trail along flagstaff or bike land at
a minimum.
12/21/2018 9:18 PM
68 Because of our schools being close to most residential areas and the downtown area, I feel it's
very important that we have safe sidewalks and trails for youth. I also think that our uncontrolled
roundabouts and intersections with trails connecting need to be looked at for the safety of our
youth.
12/20/2018 1:41 PM
69 Have a water park.12/19/2018 12:50 PM
70 More parks, maybe dog parks that are easier to get to (so I can go with my dog without a parent
needing to drive or go with), safe traveling, close to busy areas, not in a dark alley, etc.
12/16/2018 7:21 PM
71 Like I have said before I feel that our community needs a more handicapped and elderly
accessible walking/biking trail. The elders and disabled deserve to have the exercise and
treatment as the fortunate. A way to increase the level of elders and handicapped travelers would
be to possibly put more frequent stopping points and water stops (like drinking fountains) that are
accessible to everyone.
12/16/2018 6:47 PM
72 Definitely fixing pot holes and holes in the sidewalks due to roots of trees, etc.12/16/2018 1:46 PM
73 We don't need anymore referendums to be taxed on. The city has enough of our money, and
could scale back a few things such as more park playground equipment, when residents have play
area equip in their own yards. I have gone by several park areas and have not seen a full
playground yet. Also we don't need anymore ponds to attract more raccoons and possums and
other wild critters. WE have enough, we are a small city with limited resources.
12/14/2018 4:05 PM
74 Where I live there are lots of bumps in the sidewalk, and it would be nice to get it fixed.12/14/2018 9:12 AM
75 I actually think the trail network in Farmington is extensive and well maintained. I use them a lot for
running and I have my choice of any number of different routes depending how far I want to go and
which direction I want to run. With that said I love paths and bridges and tunnels and any
additional paths would be very welcome. I would would also like a way to cross Pilot Knob on the
North End of the city (near Kwik trip/the Farmington City sign on Pilot Knob) without having to wait
for traffic...the nearest really safe crossing is the round-a-bout on 195th near the CVS.
12/14/2018 9:08 AM
76 Easier to cross highway 3 12/14/2018 8:30 AM
77 Make side walks safer and farther encourage students to ride bikes and maybe include them in P.E 12/14/2018 7:47 AM
78 I think we should have a second path to make it a little more interesting.12/14/2018 7:46 AM
79 There should be an under pass or over pass to cross highway 3 on a bike or walking 12/14/2018 7:45 AM
80 I have nothing to share 12/14/2018 7:45 AM
81 To keep the walking/biking path behind my house 12/14/2018 7:45 AM
82 Dont have any. Just be safe BMS 12/14/2018 7:45 AM
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83 Make better roads 12/14/2018 7:45 AM
84 Make it fun 12/14/2018 7:43 AM
85 Get rid of the wholes in the sidewalks 12/14/2018 7:42 AM
86 Just more trails 12/14/2018 7:42 AM
87 None 12/14/2018 7:41 AM
88 They could be less bumpy 12/14/2018 7:39 AM
89 I don’t pay taxes so...12/14/2018 7:31 AM
90 There needs to be a bike trail that connects from 195th street down Flagstaff to the High School.12/13/2018 11:30 PM
91 Mountain biking 12/13/2018 7:42 PM
92 Adding a side walk to the other side if ash street 12/13/2018 4:15 PM
93 more of them 12/13/2018 4:10 PM
94 More trails that you don’t have to cross an iner section.12/13/2018 3:00 PM
95 Education for people who are driving cars, to watch out for bikes. To have a bike lane on the
walking paths, designate the bike lane by bike pictures. Put up signs to explain that walkers stay in
their lane.
12/13/2018 2:42 PM
96 IDK 12/13/2018 1:48 PM
97 Mountain bike trails!12/13/2018 1:37 PM
98 Try to insure parents kids won’t get “stolen”12/13/2018 1:09 PM
99 There needs to be lights along the bike paths 12/13/2018 1:09 PM
100 Dont use taxes 12/13/2018 12:39 PM
101 A pump track and some mountain biking trails, and jumps, and public could help take care of the
stuff we ride but farmington would probably have to supply us with the material and tools and
water to keep the riders hydrated
12/13/2018 12:38 PM
102 Get more kids and adults to use this 12/13/2018 12:16 PM
103 more safe trails 12/13/2018 12:05 PM
104 Make rails around river trails so you can’t fall in to the water.12/13/2018 11:53 AM
105 N/A 12/13/2018 11:45 AM
106 I feel like there is a great need for safer pedestrian crossing options on HWY 3.12/13/2018 11:45 AM
107 LIGHTING. ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY 3. More Sidewalks. AND FOR PEOPLE TO PAY
ATTENTION AND NOT BE SO STUPID.
12/13/2018 11:44 AM
108 Maybe more bike lanes.12/13/2018 11:42 AM
109 More sidewalks to bike on 12/13/2018 11:39 AM
110 More sidewalks!12/13/2018 11:24 AM
111 More paths, more water fountains, more trails around the high school and safe paths to get to the
high school
12/13/2018 11:15 AM
112 Needs to be paths on both sides on pilot knob all the way from kwik trip to where the paths start
again at north trail
12/13/2018 10:42 AM
113 More destination paths, better lighting, and more efficient cleanup.12/13/2018 10:11 AM
114 Add more nature trails 12/13/2018 10:06 AM
115 Bigger and safer sidewalks. I say this because I live on a busy street admd the side walk is within
2 feet of the road and I get anxious sometimes about being so close to cars that are driving 40-50
miles an hour.
12/13/2018 10:05 AM
116 Make the water flooding of the paths lower. It’s hard to run and bike with water all on the paths.12/13/2018 10:04 AM
117 If we could get off road bike trails like lebbonon hills in to go fast 12/13/2018 9:34 AM
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118 Mountain bike trails 12/13/2018 9:33 AM
119 Flagstaff for sure needs a sidewalk, kids need to bike/walk to school and they bike/walk very close
to the road because no side walks are there and Farmington is like the only school that does not
have side walks for students.
12/13/2018 9:23 AM
120 Adding more businesses to help fund this idea.12/13/2018 9:04 AM
121 Repaving some of the trails 12/13/2018 8:53 AM
122 Signs for alerting drivers to bikes.12/13/2018 8:37 AM
123 more scenic trails with good sight seeing 12/13/2018 8:31 AM
124 Making more trails 12/13/2018 8:08 AM
125 Just more bike paths in the forestry areas 12/13/2018 8:05 AM
126 Safety is important. I like not having to ride with automobile traffic.12/13/2018 8:00 AM
127 In the winter my street is never snow plowed so I can’t bike into the main road 12/13/2018 7:49 AM
128 I am deathly afraid of walking or riding my bike becuase I’ve been hit by 2 cars. Personally I
believe that the punishment should be more strict for those who fail to follow the pediatrician right
of way law. No matter if the light is green or if you’re on the freeway some people don’t know that
no matter what we have the right of way
12/13/2018 7:43 AM
129 A lot of Farmington is too rural to bike near any other things.12/13/2018 7:24 AM
130 Why would you increase tax? Their are other ways to raise the money like a fundraiser, a website
that can collect donations, and other ideas. I don’t see why you have to raise Farmington’s taxes
in order to do something that not everyone wants.
12/13/2018 7:20 AM
131 Just making more places accessible for bikes 12/12/2018 11:20 PM
132 Do not raise taxes, but make a bicycle group that goes around for fun to see new places in
farmington. Taxes already way too high.
12/12/2018 10:42 PM
133 I’d like more faster paths for biking.12/12/2018 10:40 PM
134 Have better lighting, make the trails smoooth, and accessible 12/12/2018 10:35 PM
135 Make sure to make some routes around the Farmington high school as there is technically no
legal way to go
12/12/2018 10:34 PM
136 If you can, maybe add a little more lighting around walking/biking paths so that nighttime walking
and biking is safer, because it can be hard to see cracks and bumps in the dark.
12/12/2018 10:13 PM
137 More off road/dirt trails for some fun dirt trail biking.12/12/2018 10:11 PM
138 More maintenance for existing trails, trails I’ve been on have damage, overgrowth, or both. Not to
mention the need for a fix to the annual spring flooding of the trails and parks making travel a
nuisance. Creating an area for extra river water to flow to would help.
12/12/2018 10:03 PM
139 Add more off road trails like from the tiny part where there’s subway, Super America, Kwik trip, ect.
To green ridge ceder cub ect
12/12/2018 9:59 PM
140 A lot of kids walk to school, and to do that, they have to cross busy streets and roads. This can be
problematic especially during the winter when road conditions are poor. The safety of those that
use paths for transport is very important and if this plan were to be enacted, safety should be a
major contention that needs to be addressed.
12/12/2018 9:54 PM
141 A lot more shortcuts. More places fo kids to hang. Safer roads.12/12/2018 9:40 PM
142 There should be a trail on flagstaff 12/12/2018 9:34 PM
143 Make the improvements throughout the city and not just in north Farmington. The older parts of
town, especially the downtown area needs rejuvenation and to be included.
12/12/2018 9:21 PM
144 There are a lot of runners/bikers that go through south of flagstaff and personally as a runner and
biker in the summer and spring time, it’s scary having a car 4 feet away from you deciding if your
going to get hit or not. We should build side walks on Flagstaff since there is so much activity
going on there
12/12/2018 9:20 PM
145 Walk way to the high school 12/12/2018 9:17 PM
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146 Safer crossings for pilot knob, flagstaff ave, hw 3, and 195th. A sidewalk along flagstaff as well.12/12/2018 9:16 PM
147 actually take the time to shovel the sidewalks and ice them so it's easier to travel. half assing the
sidewalks makes it harder to get to places or even want to walk
12/12/2018 9:16 PM
148 Join corss country it’s fun you run a lot I love biking too it’s very fun as will as running 12/12/2018 9:15 PM
149 Make a sidewalk or trail on Flagstaff Avenue to get to the High School and other places.12/12/2018 9:12 PM
150 Please put trails on flagstaff connecting to the high school so students can walk or bike to school.
No point in having sidewalks in the 195th/Flagstaff roundabout because they don’t go anywhere
north, south, or west
12/12/2018 9:09 PM
151 Perhaps you could make it a bit easier to get to school. The sidewalk I take is a decent bike ride
but can get super icy meaning I can’t bike in the winter months.
12/12/2018 7:32 PM
152 Please add a sidewalk to the high school from greenridge 12/12/2018 5:31 PM
153 Group biking plans, set up routes for biking, stopping points for biking.12/12/2018 5:12 PM
154 More wildlife 12/12/2018 4:45 PM
155 Highway 3 12/12/2018 4:18 PM
156 Don’t have any 12/12/2018 1:53 PM
157 Textured tactile warning plates at sidewalk crossings can become dangerously slick in icy, snowy
or wet weather - can a product design be found that is less slippery?
12/12/2018 1:25 PM
158 More parks and nature-based locations that are still accessible by bike would be nice.12/12/2018 1:17 PM
159 I am a avid mountain biker and I love mountain biking. I would like to see if frmington could have
some mountain biking trails. I can’t drive and I would like some trails a little closer.
12/12/2018 1:10 PM
160 Make pilot knob less busy and safer to cross so my mom will let me bike to Kwik Trip.12/12/2018 12:46 PM
161 Make more biking trails that are only for biking and not for pedestrians. This would make it a lot
safer for the bikers and the pedestrians.
12/12/2018 12:19 PM
162 In my neighborhood at least it is very dark with few street lights so maybe add more lighting 12/12/2018 10:08 AM
163 Add sidewalks to as many roads as possible in Farmington.12/12/2018 9:58 AM
164 Go in downtown too, not just in “new” Farmington.12/12/2018 9:42 AM
165 Sidewalks in more restaurant areas 12/12/2018 9:37 AM
166 Put anti freeze on side walks in winter 12/12/2018 9:36 AM
167 I would like more art trails near Dodd trail park 12/12/2018 9:32 AM
168 None 12/12/2018 9:22 AM
169 Fix the sidewalks better so they won’t just break. Protect us kids.12/12/2018 9:17 AM
170 Don’t walk at all 12/12/2018 9:15 AM
171 Flagstaff Avenue needs a separate bike trail to the High School continued from 179th going south.
Not just the shoulder of the road and not to share the road with cars. Students should be able to
bike to the school safely.
12/12/2018 9:14 AM
172 Getting over to empire. From dodge middle school to Downtown there isn’t much of a sidewalk to
bike or walk which makes things more difficult getting to downtown.
12/12/2018 9:08 AM
173 The bike trails are a bit bumpy.12/12/2018 9:01 AM
174 Making two sides one for biking and one for walking 12/12/2018 8:35 AM
175 Hello 12/12/2018 8:31 AM
176 We need better side walks 12/12/2018 8:31 AM
177 Having off road trails and fast paved trails for fast riders like me.12/12/2018 8:17 AM
178 The roads are always bad in the winter.12/12/2018 8:09 AM
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180 Having the shoulder on your way to high school be bigger, and maybe have a sidewalk for walking
or biking to get to all the schools
12/12/2018 7:39 AM
181 Make sure the trails are in good condition, and don’t flood during the spring.12/12/2018 7:38 AM
182 Maybe mor sidewalks or stoplights or stop-signs 12/12/2018 7:37 AM
183 I can’t cross the busy roads, we should get a bride.12/12/2018 7:36 AM
184 I don’t have any, but have a good day!12/12/2018 6:59 AM
185 We have very high property taxes in Farmington. Get some businesses in this city. I will not vote to
increase my tax burden for ANYTHING!!! Wether it’s for my personal enjoyment or schools. I’m not
going to support any property tax increase. I would consider moving to another city . I’m a senior
citizen and don’t want to be taxed out of my home !!!
12/11/2018 9:14 AM
186 It's unreasonable to spend money that this city can't afford on "bike" paths and expect people to
bike on them as a means of transportation other than recreation. I live on the "bike path" and only
see occasional kids using them, the majority of people - including my family - are using them for
walking. Please review "The Road Less Travelled" from the Star Tribune's Opinion section printed
Sunday, December 9, 2018.
12/9/2018 4:40 PM
187 Bicycle/pedestrian/motor vehicle education!!12/8/2018 12:29 PM
188 We should invest in the current trail and sidewalk system the city has. There are already lots of
opportunities for recreation and these should be utilized instead of creating new.
12/7/2018 10:53 AM
189 Safer ways to cross hwy 3 north of cty Rd 66. My kids are too afraid to cross hwy 3 to get to the
library and bowling alley.
12/6/2018 3:18 PM
190 In my opinion money should be put toward fixing the current bike/walking trails, and secondarily
toward creating new trails along major roadways. My personal interest is in repairing the current
bike/walking trails that go through Rambling River Park and also toward care of the park: clearing
out the buckthorn, planting a variety of new trees, getting rid of dead wood, and repaving the trails.
I do not advocate widening of the trails, nor do I advocate creating new trails through valuable
wildlife areas.
12/6/2018 3:03 PM
191 Include lighting in trails and increase security. Frequently shoveling of trails during winter months,
especially areas that collect water. Uneven trails lead to ponding when snow melts and freezes to
ice when temperature drops makes for unsafe conditions for users.
12/6/2018 3:01 PM
192 Connecting the trails, specifically from north Farmington to downtown. In addition, safe road
crossings are imperative to letting my children ride the trails. Crossings by round-abouts are
incredibly dangerous.
12/6/2018 2:00 PM
193 Roundabouts are dangerous to cross. I tend to avoid if at all possible. Adding a bike path or wider
shoulder on Flagstaff between 195th and Co. 50 would be great.
12/6/2018 12:33 PM
194 There needs to be trails that lead to the High School along Flagstaff. That is a busy road and if
there were trails kids/adults would feel safer riding their bikes.
12/6/2018 12:29 PM
195 High priority should be a trail to/from the high school. Flagstaff is not a safe road to bike/walk on.
Accessibility for students that are not able to drive themselves to/from activities would be
enhanced and made more available to these when parents are unable to provide transportation.
12/6/2018 12:24 PM
196 Improve the existing trails - they are in poor condition. Also making more pedestrian crosswalks
along HWY 3
12/6/2018 10:01 AM
197 Keeping up with the maintenance on the trails too many potholes 12/6/2018 8:32 AM
198 Keeping brush cleared around trails, especially around curves and bends in the trails.12/6/2018 7:24 AM
199 Let us keep the path behind Denali Way. Lots of kids use this.12/6/2018 7:18 AM
200 Encourage and support more of a city center with attractive businesses that would bring
consumers into town on bikes ...like Stillwater for instance
12/6/2018 7:17 AM
201 The trail around lake off 195th is scary to walk alone. Lake Julia sometimes has young teens
hanging out that are scary.
12/5/2018 11:59 PM
202 Please connect Fair Hills Park to Troy Hills Park with a path or bike trail doesn't 193rd. Many
children are expected to walk through the area to and from school. There are also lots of walkers
and bikers between the park and paths.
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203 The existing trails need to be resurfaced, they aren’t usable 12/5/2018 8:46 PM
204 Crosswalks can be added without a tax increase! There has to be crosswalks added on Elm to
access shopping and the downtown area safely! Crossing Hwy. 3 to access downtown is
impossible!
12/5/2018 8:42 PM
205 need cars to watch for walkers and bikers on right and left turns.12/5/2018 8:36 PM
206 We are taxed too much already and with the dems in office again it’s just going to get worse. We
can’t afford the luxury of fancy bike paths unfortunately.
12/5/2018 8:34 PM
207 As mentioned earlier, trim tree limbs & bushes that encroch on city sidewalks. I’m nor a tall person
but often have to walk around low tree limbs in the areas surounding downtown.
12/5/2018 8:32 PM
208 Lights and ensure residents of Farmington are removing snow, if not fine and remove it so people
can walk safely
12/5/2018 7:56 PM
209 We need another indoor ice arena, that's more important to me than any other recreational
features in town for the immediate future. We have a solid trail system in town and the
neighborhoods, spend the money where it's needed
12/5/2018 7:31 PM
210 I think Farmington has many nice, pretty well maintained trails already. The only place of concern
is Hwy 3 by DQ when kids are biking it is terrifying for them to cross.
12/5/2018 7:07 PM
211 Add more bike/walk trails connected to already existing network so they are longer (extend trail
that runs through Jim Bell)
12/5/2018 6:33 PM
212 Wider bikes lanes on Pilot Knob and throughout Hwy 3. Trails needed to expand amd connect
when neighborhoods were added but they are separated, disjointed, forcing bikers to leave trails,
go on streets, only to find another trail.
12/5/2018 6:30 PM
213 Improve the current ones we have and maintain them on a routine basis by seal coating, etc. not
sure if that is part of our policy now - but I feel it should be as we currently have quite a few trails
but they are being underutilized based on their conditions.
12/5/2018 5:08 PM
214 We need a trail to link the north end of Flagstaff to the Highschool, where the students are safe
from traffic.
12/5/2018 4:47 PM
215 Conect northern most trail to rest of trail system, some sort of pedestrian crossing at embers and
195th
12/5/2018 4:45 PM
216 A path along flagstaff.12/5/2018 4:41 PM
217 Farmington needs more revenue coming in before we come up with all these ideas. Farmington
relies too heavily on residents rather then a business revenue. The city of Farmington needs to get
more businesses in before we decide on what goodies to get, otherwise people will move from too
high of taxes. I would go along with it once there is more revenue coming in.
12/5/2018 4:37 PM
218 Lower my city taxes 12/5/2018 4:12 PM
219 Put more effort in maintaining what we have. It appears that if that’s an issue why would we
expand on the trail system.
12/5/2018 3:59 PM
220 I'd love to be able to safely walk/bike everywhere in Farmington. I live on the south side of town, so
I'd love to see a bike path that goes the entire distance of Hwy 3, and methods of safely crossing
Hwy 3.
12/5/2018 3:53 PM
221 No tax increases at all. If you cannot afford to pay your current bills, these improvements are not
currently in the budget, do not increase my taxes so that 5 people a year can go walk on a trail
and look at foliage.
12/5/2018 3:19 PM
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222 Take note from the Cannon Valley Trail. Why raise the taxes of those who will not or ever use it?
Why steal from them for something that they do not want? Want to piss off the residents any more
by stealing from them with something that they may not want to fund? I would rather pay to use a
maintained bicycle path that I pay for when I want to, which is why I will quite often drive to
Cannon Falls and pay my own money to use the Cannon Valley Trail. If a tax increase came to
Farmington, I would make sure that I never used any of the trails and would instead use the
cannon valley trail as I usually do anyways. Those that actually want to use it fund it, and those
that would just clog and hog up the pathways are not on it. It would be EXTREMELY nice if
Farmington, Apple Valley, Lakevill and Rosemount came together to create a multi-city bike /
walking path that spanned all the cities in different ways that was 100% funded by the people who
wanted to use it. While it would be a up front cost, I would put something together in the form of a
go-fund me to have the residents donate for it and then maybe if they donate a certain amount to
get the project up and running then those residents get a discount on their daily / yearly fare to use
the trails. Please consider doing what the Cannon Valley Trail did and not extort money by force
out of the residents.
12/5/2018 3:18 PM
223 Trail conditions improved more trails through farm land or the woods 12/5/2018 3:05 PM
224 It would be great to have more biking trails or sidewalks. I live down the road from Bourbon
Butcher and Carbones, but there isn't a sidewalk or even a shoulder in some parts. I don't feel safe
riding with traffic. I've even been yelled at before to get off the road while riding my bike.
12/5/2018 2:52 PM
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2-4 Existing Travel Behavior and Characteristics
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2-25 Community Engagement
Farmington in Context
Development Context
The development of Farmington occurred originally because of the
railroad system. The original town site, today’s downtown area, was
established at the intersection of two small rail lines - the Minnesota
Central and the Hastings & Dakota - that ultimately became part of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. The town’s business district
grew up adjacent to the Milwaukee Road Depot. Until the 1990s,
Farmington’s commerce and industry was focused upon agricultural
production.
An area of Lakeville Township was annexed into Farmington in 1971.
This major annexation immediately created a large gap of undeveloped
land between the original town of Farmington south of the Vermillion
River and this new residential area to the north.
Farmington
Minneapolis
Saint Paul
Afton
Apple Valley
Arden
Hills
Bayport
Birchwood Village
Blaine
Bloomington
Brooklyn
Center
Brooklyn Park
Burnsville
Carver
Chanhassen
Chaska
Circle Pines
Coates
Columbia Heights
Coon
Rapids
Corcoran
Cottage Grove
Crystal
Deephaven
Dellwood
Eagan
Eden Prairie
Edina
Elko New
Market
Excelsior
Falcon
Heights
Fridley
Gem
Lake
Golden Valley
Grant
Greenwood
Hampton
Hastings
Hilltop
Hopkins
Hugo
Inver Grove
Heights
Lake Elmo
Lakeland
Lakeville
Landfall
Lauderdale
Lexington
Lilydale
Lino Lakes
Little
Canada
Long Lake
Mahtomedi
Maple Grove
MaplewoodMedicine
Lake
Medina
Mendota
Mendota
Heights
Miesville
Minnetonka
Minnetonka Beach
Mounds
View
New
Brighton
New
Hope
New
Prague
New Trier
Newport
North Oaks
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With Farmington’s location on the edge of the Twin Cities metro area
(as seen in Figure 2.1), it experienced an unprecedented growth rate
during the mid 1990s. New housing developments were primarily
constructed in the city’s northern portion closer to Lakeville than the
original town of Farmington. These new developments consisted
of typical suburban subdivisions of single-family homes laid out on
curvilinear streets. This growth intensified the disconnection and
development contrast between the northern and southern portions of
the city. As a result, Farmington as a whole is often perceived to have
two separate areas within the community, one north and one south.
Because the original development of Farmington occurred due to the
railroad system rather than the Interstate Highway system, Farmington’s
downtown and surrounding residential neighborhoods consist of small,
walkable, human-scale blocks with sidewalks. Immediately adjacent to
the original location of Farmington is a newer residential development
that duplicates the small-block roadway pattern. The curvilinear and
disconnected street pattern of much of the newer development of the
1970s and afterward presents more difficulties for walking and biking
because of the circuitous and indirect routes they create with gaps in
the sidewalk and trail network.
Existing Funding Sources
The capital improvement projects in parks and trails have been funded
over the years through two funding sources. The first funding source
has been through funds received from residential, commercial and
industrial development. These funds were received as cash in lieu
of land through the park dedication process. The second source
of funding has been through the City’s municipal liquor store profit
transfers.
The city implemented an annual pavement management program
for trail maintenance in 2012. The pavement management program
provides annual funding for crack sealing and fog sealing trails. The city
is broken into five areas, which results in every trail in the city receiving
maintenance work at least once every five years.
While there is annual funding in place for pavement management of
trails, there is currently inadequate funding for replacement of trail
sections that have so badly deteriorated that crack sealing and fog
sealing hold no benefit. This is due to parts of the trail system being
initially constructed more than 30 years ago. As a result, if the city
wishes to continue to have a usable, safe and connected trail system,
then a long term funding plan and source should be explored to be
implemented in order to provide the funds needed to replace the city’s
existing trail infrastructure over time.
In 2017, a trail wayfinding signage program was initiated. Three
different park and open space areas were identified that contained
highly used trail loops. The wayfinding signage program was funded by
the municipal Farmington Liquor Store operational profits.
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Existing Travel Behavior and Characteristics
Data available through the US Census Bureau and the Metropolitan
Council help paint a picture of how Farmington residents are currently
getting around the city and to other destinations. Analyzing data that
signifies a greater potential for walking and biking, such as zero-car
households or households in poverty, also helps Farmington understand
how much demand may exist for better walking and biking facilities.
Bike and Walk Mode Share
Because trips to work make up a large majority of daily transportation,
analyzing how residents get to work provides a good snapshot of
typical mode share in Farmington. Mode share is the percentage of
travellers using a particular type of transportation. Figure 2.2 highlights
how Farmington residents get to work most days of the year. In most
American cities, especially suburban cities, many residents drive to
work alone. An estimated 83% of Farmington residents drive to work
compared to 76% of all US citizens. Approximately 75 people bike to
work in Farmington and an estimated 73 people walk to work. Non-
motorized transportation accounts for 1.5% total in Farmington. Of
note, the US Census does not account for partial trips so if a resident
decides to bike to the nearest transit stop and take the bus to work,
that trip will likely be counted as a transit trip if the transit portion of the
trip is longer in length. One significant fact to note about travel is that
every person, regardless of the main travel mode, is a pedestrian at one
point in time whether it’s walking (or rolling) from their car to their work
entrance, walking to the transit stop, or walking to a neighbors house to
carpool to work.
As seen in Table 2.1, walking and biking as a means of getting to work
has shifted over time in Farmington. Generally, the amount of people
biking to work has seen an upward trend since 2000. The percent of
people in Farmington walking to work has declined since 2000. Both
of these trends aren’t necessarily unique to Farmington; most US cities
are seeing an increase in bike mode share as bicycling becomes a more
attractive, acceptable, and safer mode of transportation.
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Travel Distance and Destination
One of the largest determinants of how someone gets to their
destination is the distance needed to travel. When a person is less
than three miles from their destination, the chances of biking to their
destination are more likely. Similarly when a person is less than a half
mile away from their destination, they are more likely to walk. Even if
individuals don’t choose to bike or walk to their destination, chances are
that they are far more likely to consider it as an option if the distance
needed to travel is short, especially when quality bike and walking
facilities are present.
According to a sample of individuals surveyed in the Metropolitan
Council’s 2010 Travel Behavior Inventory, half of all trips in Farmington
are six miles or less. Nearly 30% of all trips made in Farmington are
three miles or less and 7% are a half mile or less. While Farmington
residents, workers, and visitors may not be choosing to bike or walk for
all their trips, there is great potential as a large number of trips are short
and could easily be made my foot, bike, or other mobility assisting
device other than an automobile.
As observed in Figure 2.3, for all modes of transportation, the majority
of Farmington residents have a commute to work that is longer than
10 minutes. However, there are almost 1,300 Farmington residents
that have less than a 10 minute commute. This is further demonstrated
in Figure 2.4 which shows that of the 12,800 workers that live in
Farmington, there are almost 1,300 that also work Farmington. It can be
assumed that those with less than a 10 minute commute both live and
work in Farmington.
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Because such a large gap exists between the amount of people who
are currently walking and biking to work (148 people) and the amount
of people who live and work in Farmington with less than a 10-minute
commute (~1,300 people), there is great potential to increase the
non-motorized transportation mode share with improved facilities. The
availability and quality of biking and walking infrastructure in adjacent
and nearby cities also matters because most Farmington residents work
outside of the city and most Farmington workers live outside the city, as
seen in Table 2.2 and Table 2.3.
All of the census data presented here points to an opportunity to
increase the mode share of biking and walking as a viable means of
transportation for a significant number of people living and working in
Farmington.
Selected Household Characteristics
When a household has more workers than it has vehicles, it is classified
as a vehicle competitive household. People within a vehicle competitive
household are oftentimes faced with the decision of how they are going
to get around because they do not have the option to drive for every
trip. When faced with conflicting travel situations, some people decide
to work alternative work schedules, while others shift to a different
means of transportation such as carpooling, transit, walking, or biking.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Table 2.2 Where Farmington Residents Work
WORK LOCATION WORKERS PERCENT
Farmington, MN 1,278 10.0%
Minneapolis, MN 1,199 9.4%
Eagan, MN 1,064 8.3%
Lakeville, MN 965 7.5%
St. Paul, MN 860 6.7%
Burnsville, MN 859 6.7%
Bloomington, MN 818 6.4%
Apple Valley, MN 780 6.1%
Rosemount, MN 322 2.5%
Edina, MN 274 2.1%
All Other Locations 4,382 34.2%
TOTAL 12,801 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-
Destination Employment Statistics 2015
Table 2.3 Where Farmington Workers Live
HOME LOCATION WORKERS PERCENT
Farmington, MN 1,278 25.5%
Lakeville, MN 591 11.8%
Apple Valley, MN 334 6.7%
Rosemount, MN 173 3.5%
Burnsville, MN 170 3.4%
Northfield, MN 162 3.2%
Eagan, MN 150 3.0%
Minneapolis, MN 106 2.1%
St. Paul, MN 92 1.8%
Hastings, MN 67 1.3%
All Other Locations 1,880 37.6%
TOTAL 5,003 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-
Destination Employment Statistics 2015
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Table 2.4 Zero Vehicle Households
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Vehicle Households 144 1.9%
Total Households 7,706 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American
Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Figure 2.5 highlights the number of vehicle competitive households in
Farmington. Knowing this data provides a clue as to how many workers
could potentially benefit from a more connected bicycle and pedestrian
network. It also highlights the fact that, within the right circumstances,
not every eligible driver within a household in Farmington needs to own
a car, as they can supplement some trips by walking or biking to nearby
destinations.
The number of zero vehicle households, as presented in Table 2.4,
brings attention to the fact that there are 144 households in Farmington
that do not own a vehicle. These residents must rely on other means of
transportation. Transit, non-motorized facilities, and mobility services all
need to work in conjunction year-around to serve these households.
According to AAA, it costs an average of $8,849 to operate the average
car for 2018, or about $737 per month1. This amount factors in all costs
of auto ownership over the life of the vehicle. For those living at or
below the poverty level, vehicle ownership can be a significant cost
burden. This cost burden can be eliminated or significantly lowered if a
safe and convenient non-motorized transportation network exists.
As seen in Table 2.5, 627 (2.8%) Farmington residents live at or below
poverty level. A disproportionate level of minority populations live
below the poverty level in Farmington.
Sidewalks and trails that are built as a part of new development in
Farmington will help expand the walking and biking network for future
residents. However, it is likely that homes in new developments will not
be affordable for those living in poverty. Investment in trail and sidewalk
improvements that focus on existing developed areas, particularly
around multi-family homes, will provide benefit to those who will rely on
it most.
1 Your Driving Costs: How Much Are You Really Paying to Drive? [Brochure]. (2018
Edition) Heathrow, FL: AAA Association Communication
Table 2.5 Poverty Status of Farmington Residents
SUBJECT TOTAL
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Population Below Poverty Level 22,090 627 2.8%
White 20,088 439 2.2%
Black or African American 304 85 28.0%
American Indian 39 9 23.1%
Asian 708 7 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 774 31 4.0%
Other 951 87 9.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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Relevant Plan Review
A variety of plan documents were reviewed during the planning
process. These plans and supporting planning/policy documents have
been created over the last 10 years and provide a foundation to build
the future bike and pedestrian network in Farmington. The following is
an inventory of relevant findings from this plan review.
2040 City of Farmington Draft Comprehensive Plan (2018)
The City of Farmington updated it’s City-wide comprehensive plan in
2018. This plain will serve as a strategic guide for future development
and public infrastructure to ensure a safe, well-designed and
economical environment for residential, commercial, industrial and
public activities. The draft plan was submitted to the Metropolitan
Council in December of 2018. The following 2040 Draft Comprehensive
Plan chapters contain relevant background and guidance for the Bike +
Ped Plan:
Transportation
»Stated goal to “promote transportation alternatives ensuring that
non-motorized, transit, and motorized travel needs are met in a
balanced manner consistent with community values.”
»Current crash data shows that pedestrian crashes have been
located within neighborhood streets or along more rural sections of
roadways including Akin Road and Pilot Knob Road. Bicyclist crash
data indicates facilities may be needed along CSAH 50 and TH 3.
»TH 3 will likely expand into a 4-lane divided roadway.
»There is no scheduled or planned public transit service within
Farmington. An extension of the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
will result in a future station at Cedar Avenue and 215th Street in
Lakeville (closest transit station to Farmington).
»Future collector roadways in Farmington will have a multi-purpose
trail on one side, and a sidewalk on the other. Future local streets are
to have sidewalks on one side of the road, both sides if conditions
allow.
»The Metropolitan Council has defined the Regional Bicycle
Transportation Network (RBTN) in an effort to establish regional
bike networks. Within the City of Farmington, three Tier 2 RBTN
corridors have been identified: along CSAH 50 between the west city
boundary and downtown, generally along a future alignment of CR
33 extension or North Creek, and an east/northwest connection from
Farmington into Lakeville.
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CITY OF FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA
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Sustainability
»The City of Farmington is a member of Minnesota GreenStep Cities,
and has been awarded Step 2 status, as of 2018.
»There are at least (12) GreenStep actions related to improving
the bicycle and pedestrian network that, if implemented, would
contribute towards reaching Step 3 Status for the City.
Parks and Recreation
»An updated Existing and Proposed Park, Trail and Open Space plan
is included in this chapter
»A recommendation includes development of a “Bike and Pedestrian
Plan that can be used to identify where [trail] gaps currently occur
along with ensuring that future new trails are connected to the
existing trail network.”
»The Five Year Parks and Trail Improvement Budget does not show
any funding allocated for trail improvements, highlighting a need for
a long-term funding strategy.
Existing and Proposed Park, Trail and Open Space
Plan, per 2040 Comprehensive Plan Draft. Source:
City of Farmington
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2030 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2009)
A detailed Parks and Recreation Master Plan was developed in
coordination with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update in 2009. This
plan has served to guide the last 10 years of parks, open space, and
trail development in Farmington.
»An Existing and Proposed Park, Trail, and Open Space Plan served as
primary guidance for park and trail development from 2009-2018.
»This plan indicated strong community and City support for expansion
of the trail and sidewalk system
»A trail classification system was created, which includes park trails,
connector trails, bikeways, alternative use trails and greenways. This
classification system does not appear to have been consistently
employed over the last 10 years.
»Trail priorities that were identified in this plan include construction
of ADA compliant trails, loop trails of varying levels of difficulty,
adding trail amenities (restrooms, benches, bike racks, drinking
fountains) throughout the system, connecting future neighborhood
trails to commercial and industrial areas, and developing a long-term
financial plan for the development of parks, open spaces and trails.
Safe Routes to School: Meadowview Elementary (2018)
A number of Safe Routes to School plans were completed in 2018 for
Farmington Area Public Schools, including Meadowview Elementary
School. The purpose of this plan is to provide recommendations and
strategies to make walking and biking to and around Meadowview
Elementary School a safe, comfortable, and fun activity for all
students and families. The plan is structured on the 6 E’s (Engineering,
Evaluation, Encouragement, Education, Enforcement) and was created
through the MnDOT SRTS Planning Assistance program.
»Per district policy, students must live at least 1 mile from their school
to qualify for district-provided (bus) transportation
»A survey of Meadowview students in Spring 2018 showed that over
50% of students take the bus to and from school, 36% are dropped
off by family vehicle, 2% carpool, 6% walk, 2% walk, and 4% use
other means of transportation.
»According to a parent survey, distance, weather, speed of traffic and
safety of intersections were the top reasons for not allowing their
kids to walk or bike to school.
»Infrastructure recommendations include a focus on safety
improvements along 195th Street (CSAH 64) and creating another
trail connection to the Charleswood neighborhood to the east of the
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Dakota County Pedestrian and Bike Study (2018)
Dakota County completed a Pedestrian and Bicycle Study in 2018 as
part of the Dakota County 2040 Transportation Plan Update (to be
completed in 2019). The purpose of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Study
is to create a unified vision for county-wide walking and bicycling
networks and to identify policies, strategies and tools to encourage
active living and improve community health.
»The study shows that within Farmington, there is moderate demand
for biking and walking in the downtown area, as well as residential
areas north of Highway 64 (195th Street) near Pilot Knob Road and
surrounding Farmington High School.
»A Level of Traffic Stress Analysis was performed, identifying comfort
levels for existing county trails.
»The Planned County Bicycle Network shows Pilot Knob Road and
Highway 64 included as planned and existing shared use (county)
trails through Farmington
City of Farmington Development Code
Development standards per City of Farmington Development Code
were reviewed for specific items pertaining to bicycle and pedestrian
facilities. The following are key findings from this review:
»Sidewalks shall be no less than 5’ in width, and provided where City
Council deems it appropriate.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Demand Analysis, per
Dakota County Pedestrian and Bicycle Study.
Source: Dakota County
»Trails shown in the Comprehensive Plan shall be no less than 8’ in
width.
»All trails shall have at least 20’ wide access where the trail connects
to a street or sidewalks.
»Developers are responsible for construction of trails as shown in the
Comprehensive Plan.
»Trails shall connect with existing trails or sidewalks.
»The Planning Division, Parks and Recreation Department, and
Engineering Department shall determine feasibility for trail
construction near wetland or ponds.
»Specific design standards exist for the Spruce Street Commercial,
Mixed Use and Business/Flex Zoning Districts. These standards
include provisions for sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and
pedestrian amenities. Notably, bike parking shall be installed at 10%
of the total number of automobile spaces within developments in
these districts.
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Highway 3 Corridor Plan (in-progress, 2019)
Concurrent with the development of the Bike + Ped Plan, the City of
Farmington is developing a Highway 3 Corridor Plan. Highway 3 (TH 3)
is a sate highway with existing land use incompatibilities including a mix
of residential homes and businesses. Several smaller redevelopment
efforts and projects involving new construction or redevelopment
of existing buildings have occurred in recent years. The purpose of
the plan is to identify unique re-development opportunities with the
understanding that Highway 3 will likely expand into a divided 4-lane
highway.
»The project area consists of an approximately 2-mile stretch of TH 3
north of 225th Street and south of Vermillion River Trail (CR 66)
»Community input gathered during this planning process includes a
number of issues raised related to biking and walking in Farmington,
including a concern for high vehicular speeds.
»Today, frontage roads along the highway serve as informal ways for
bicyclists and pedestrians to travel along the corridor, in addition to
portions of paved wide shoulders along TH 3.
»In general, there is a need for improved pedestrian crossings at
major intersections, as well as dedicated pedestrian facilities along
the corridor
Downtown Redevelopment Plan (2016)
A Downtown Redevelopment Plan was created and adopted in
2016. This plan is serving as a guide for the City Council, Economic
Development Authority, and other advisory commissions to identify
opportunities in the downtown area for redevelopment. The study area
encompasses 20 blocks between 1st Street, Walnut Street, 5th Street
and the Vermillion River.
»Within the study area, an inventory of existing sidewalks and trails
show a lack of trails within the downtown area, although most streets
are served by sidewalks on both sides of the street
»Downtown Core Redevelopment Initiatives include improving the
pedestrian environment, adding bike trail facilities to the river and
regional trail connections, completing a downtown trail network, and
improving Highway 50 crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists.
»The Bike and Pedestrian Network Plan in this study shows a
proposed trail connection along the railroad to Pine Street,
connecting to Rambling River Park, as well as sidewalk connections
along 2nd Street between Highway 50 and Walnut Street
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Pedestrian & bike circulation plan shows key opportunities for improving downtown’s walking and biking connections.
Figure 14: Bike and Pedestrian Network Plan
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Example of community input comment gathered
through a Social Pinpoint web survey for
the Highway 3 Corridor Plan. Source: City of
Farmington
Bike and Pedestrian Network Plan, per the
Downtown Redevelopment Plan. Source: City of
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North Creek Greenway Master Plan
North Creek is a tributary of the Vermillion River that connects Eagan,
Apple Valley, Lakeville, Farmington and Empire Township. The 14-mile
North Creek Greenway will connect important regional destinations,
such as Lebanon Hills Regional Park, the Minnesota Zoo, downtown
Farmington, the Vermillion River and Whitetail Woods Regional Park.
Today, portions of the regional trail are completed within Farmington:
»Section through North Creek Park, Jim Bell Park and Preserve Park
crossing 195th Street with a tunnel and traveling further south along
North Creek.
»Section along Rambling River Park from Shmitz-Maki Arena to where
the railroad corridor crosses the Vermillion River, following the
railroad north to 205th Street
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Figure 36. North Creek Greenway segment 3 concept plan
Segment 3: lakeville and Farmington North (3.5 miles)
From County Road 46 / 160th Street the
greenway will connect through the current
mining/future development area to the
Brandtjen Farm neighborhood and East
Lake Park, a City of Lakeville community
park. From East Lake Park to 195th Street,
the greenway will follow North Creek. In
this segment, much of the trail already is
constructed, with a few trail gaps.
From Fairhill Park the greenway heads
directly south, following North Creek about
a mile. North Creek then veers east while
the greenway continues south, crossing
Middle Creek and following the west side
of the Canadian Pacific Railway to the
Vermillion River. At the Vermillion River,
the greenway follows the river in both
directions: west to downtown Farmington
and Rambling River Park and east to a
community park in Empire Township.
Water crossings
For this segment of the greenway, three
bridge crossings will be necessary, as
shown on Figure 36. Bridges will be needed
to cross the north branch of North Creek in
an area to be developed in the future, the
wetland near 189th Street in Farmington
and Middle Creek north of downtown
Farmington.
Rambling River trailhead and downtown
Farmington
A trailhead is recommended at the ice arena
on the southwest edge of Rambling River
Park. Here there are opportunities to share
existing parking and restroom facilities
and add picnicking, interpretation and
wayfinding.
North Creek Greenway Segment Concept Plan,
per North Creek Greenway Master Plan. Source:
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Connections to destinations in downtown Farmington are also recommended. A trail link to a neighborhood gateway at
Farmington’s Depot Art Park is suggested. The trail connection to this gateway is shown in Figure 37.
Natural resources and water quality
east lake
f Continue buckthorn management.
f Perform prescribed burns on restored prairies on upland mine areas and oak woodlands.
f Address fall algae blooms in the lake.
north Creek corridor and preserve
f Restore prairie on uplands and oak woodlands on the berms to the east.
f Manage invasive vegetation along North Creek and adjacent areas.
Vermillion river and rambling river Park
f Widen and maintain stream buffers with native plants to improve floodplain wetlands and forest quality.
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Table 2.6 Existing Facility Length
FACILITY TYPE LENGTH
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LENGTH
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WALKING ONLY
Sidewalk 163,502 31.0
Natural Surface 5,301 1.0
Boardwalk 1,489 0.3
MULTI-USE
Bridge 1,258 0.2
Paved Trail 246,888 46.8
TOTAL MULTI-USE 248,146 47.0
TOTAL BIKE AND
WALK FACILITIES 418,438 79.2
Source: HKGi, City of Farmington
* Only includes paved trail and bridge facility
Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Network
The city currently owns and maintains 47 miles of paved asphalt trails,
one mile of natural surface trails and about a half mile of boardwalks
and bridges. Consistently community surveys show trails are one of
the most used and most popular park/recreational facilities in cities.
Farmington residents overwhelmingly appreciate and use the existing
trail network, according to information gathered through community
engagement for this plan. There are 31 miles of concrete sidewalks
in Farmington, most of which are located in the older neighborhoods
of Farmington. All of these facilities are illustrated in Figure 2.6 and
quantified in Table 2.6.
A majority of the paved trail system was constructed during the peak
of development in the city, which that occurred from the 1980s through
2006. As a result, the City did not provide capital funding to build
most of the current trail system. The city has made an effort to fund the
construction of paved trails where gaps have occurred.
Since the city began constructing trails in the 1980s, it has placed a
requirement that all trails be accessible according the requirements
outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA requires
trails to be relatively flat with a slope of 5% or less. In situations where
ADA requirements could not be met, the city has provided a secondary
or alternative trail route that accommodates people of all ages and
abilities to use the trail system.
A number of segments of the North Creek Greenway, a regional trail,
have been constructed throughout Farmington. A segment of the
grail exists along the north side of Farmington, running through North
Creek Park, Jim Bell Park and Preserve, crossing CSAH 64 via a tunnel
underpass and continuing about a quarter mile south. Another segment
exists through Rambling River Park, alongside the Vermillion River.
Another segment has been constructed along the Vermillion River in
Empire Township, east of Farmington city limits.
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Level of Traffic Stress Analysis
Comfort Levels of Biking
Not all people have the same level of comfort when it comes to
bicycling. Originally developed by Roger Geller at the City of Portland
(OR) the “Four Types of Bicyclists” (see Figure 2.7) are meant to guide
efforts in assessing what certain segments of a population require or
want in a bikeway facility. Geller suggested that most people can be
categorized into the following four groups:
1. Strong and Fearless: People willing to bicycle with limited or no
bicycle-specific infrastructure
2. Enthusiastic and Confident: People willing to bicycle if some
bicycle-specific infrastructure is in place
3. Interested but Concerned: People willing to bicycle if high-quality
bicycle infrastructure is in place
4. Not able or Interested: People unwilling to bicycle even if high-
quality bicycle infrastructure is in place
These typologies help us identify which segments of the population
need lower stress facilities to try bicycling or to bicycle more often.
Most cities find that as they build safer and more comfortable bicycle
facilities, the number of people bicycling increases. This is due to the
fact that one of the largest groups of bicyclists identify as “Interested
but Concerned” with biking. When bicycle facilities are built to the
needs of the “Interested but Concerned”, the results of investment
yield the highest number of users. Additionally, when more people start
bicycling because of a more comfortable network, biking becomes safer
due, to the fact that motorists are more aware of the bicyclists presence.
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Figure 2.8 Four Types of Bicyclists in Farmington
STRONG AND FEARLESS ENTHUSIASTIC AND CONFIDENT
INTERESTED BUT CONCERNED NOT ABLE OR NOT INTERESTED
»Advanced,
confident
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comfortable
riding in most
traffic situations
»Tend to have
high performance
gear, clothing
»Take the shortest
routes and seek
challenges
»Prefer to ride
separated from
pedestrians due
to higher speeds
»Comfortable
sharing the road
with vehicular traffic
but prefer bicycle
lanes, multi-use
trails
»May choose to
bike for health,
environmental,
transportation or
recreation
»May or may
not have high
performance gear,
clothing
»People who have no
current interest in
biking or physically
unable to ride a bicycle
»Often cite far distances,
weather, costs as reason
for not biking
»Improvements in local
facilities and networks,
encouragement and
education could help
make riding (or walking/
non-motorized travel) a
viable opportunity
»Prefer to take off-street paths or
low-volume residential streets
»Safety is a big concern for these
riders
»Don’t generally self-identify as
‘bicyclists’
»Largest potential for increases
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»Improvements in facilities and
networks would make riding a
viable, more comfortable option
10%34%9%47%
FOUR TYPES OF CYCLISTS IN FARMINGTON:
Farmington residents were presented
with the four types of bicyclists concept
as a part of the community survey for
the Farmington Bicycle and Pedestrian
plan. Survey participants were then
asked to categorize themselves based
on what type of cyclist group they
thought they belonged in. Those
results are displayed as percentages
in Figure 2.7. Those that classify
themselves as “Interested but
Concerned” make up the largest
cohort. This trend is typical among
most cities in the US and indicates that
as more safe and comfortable bicycle
and trail facilities are built Farmington,
the more people will begin to try
bicycling or bicycle more often.
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Level of Traffic Stress
Riding a bicycle should not require bravery, courage, or expensive
specialized gear. Yet, this is often the perception among cyclists and
non-cyclists alike. For a bicycling network to attract the widest possible
segment of the population, there should be an excellent network of
‘low stress’ routes. These routes provide separation, through distance
and/or physical barriers, between bicyclists and vehicles and directly
connect destinations. Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) is an objective, data-
driven approach to evaluating bikeways by matching up roadway
design, traffic volumes, and motor vehicle speeds to individual
perceptions of bicyclist comfort and a willingness to travel out of ones’
way to maintain that level of comfort. Levels of traffic stress range from
1 to 4, and are defined as follows:
»LTS 1:
-Strong separation (physical barrier such as curb and distance
between bicyclist and vehicle) from all vehicles except low speed
(<25 mph), low volume traffic (<2,000 vehicles/day), even at
intersections
-Simple crossings (low traffic volumes, short crossing distance,
traffic control device present, low traffic speed)
-Demands little concentrated attention from cyclists and is
attractive enough for a relaxing bike ride
-Suitable for children and those who are “Interested but
Concerned”
»LTS 2:
-Except in low speed / low volume traffic situations, cyclists have
their own place to ride that keeps them from having to interact
with traffic except at formal crossings
-Physical separation from higher speed and multi-lane traffic
-Crossings that are easy for an adult to negotiate, children with
help
-Demands more attention than might be expected from children
Figure 2.10 Criteria for Determining Level of Traffic Stress
DETERMINING THE LOW-STRESS BICYCLE NETWORK:
Criteria adapted from “Low-Stress
Bicycling and Network Connectivity”
by Mekuria, Furth, and Nixon published
by the Mineta Transportation Institute
were used to perform the level of
traffic stress analysis for the Farmington
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. For a
deeper dive into the criteria developed
in this report go to the link below.
http://transweb.sjsu.edu/research/low-stress-
bicycling-and-network-connectivity
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-A level of traffic stress that most adults can tolerate, particularly
those who are “Interested but Concerned”
»LTS 3:
-Involves interaction with moderate speed or multi-lane traffic, or
close proximity to higher speed traffic
-A level of traffic stress acceptable to those classified as
“Enthusiastic and Confident” but still prefer having their own
dedicated space
»LTS 4:
-Involves interaction with higher speed traffic or close proximity to
high speed traffic.
-A level of stress acceptable only to those who identify as “Strong
and Fearless”
Table 2.7 breaks down Farmington’s existing bicycle network into the
four levels of traffic stress. Of the 49.5 miles of bicycle and pedestrian
network in Farmington, 68% is classified as a high comfort facility, made
up of trails that are separated from high volume roadways. Displayed
in Figure 2.10, the high comfort bicycle network is spread throughout
the city with the exception of the older areas of Farmington around
downtown where bike facilities are absent. Overall, approximately
21% of Farmington residents live within one block (325 ft) of a trail. As
observed in Figure 2.10, when only accounting for the high comfort trail
network, 17% of Farmington residents are within one block (325 ft) of a
facility.
A bicycle trip is only as comfortable as the most difficult intersection
crossing. Because of this, many of the trail segments in Farmington
that would have been classified as high comfort (LTS 1) have been
downgraded to LTS 2, LTS 3 or LTS 4, primarily because they cross high
volume and high speed roadways where there is little or no protection
from automobile traffic. Crossing arterial roadways such as Highway 3,
Pilot Knob Road (County Highway 31), 195th Street (County Highway
64), and 212th Street (County Highway 50) is particularly dangerous and
stressful for bicyclists and pedestrians; trails that cross these roadways
and run along side of them are stressful as well.
While the LTS analysis doesn’t directly measure level of comfort for
pedestrians, bicyclists have more aspects in common with pedestrians
ACCESS TO THE TRAIL NETWORK
21%
of Farmington
Residents live within
1 block of a trail
17%
of Farmington
Residents live within
1 block of the high
comfort trail network
Source: HKGi, US Census Block Group Data, Met
Council Generalized Land Use Data
Table 2.7 Level of Traffic Stress Analysis
LTS SCORE LENGTH (MI)PERCENT
1 - High Comfort 33.7 68%
2 12.6 25%
3 0.3 1%
4 - Low Comfort 2.9 6%
TOTAL 49.5 100%
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than they do motor vehicles and there pedestrians and bicycle share
many of the same planning needs. Also, pedestrians may benefit from
the level of stress analysis because most bike facilities in Farmington are
multi-use facilities.
High Comfort Islands
Taking into account high stress crossings, Farmington’s high comfort
bicycle network becomes less of a network and more of a series of
islands, isolated from other trail connections. Figure 2.11 shows seven
distinct high comfort islands that exist within Farmington. Many high
quality loop trails exist for recreational bicycle riding within these
islands, but moving throughout the city by bicycle becomes much more
difficult and dangerous. A person living within the blue high comfort
island will feel comfortable biking anywhere within the blue area, but
will feel separated from the rest of the bicycling network even though
some stressful crossing exist. The same is true for each of the other six
islands.
Some high comfort islands are larger than others, signifying a more
connected high comfort network. For example, the yellow high comfort
island is the largest of all the islands. There is a high comfort crossing
that exists underneath the 195th St. bridge at North Creek. Because
of flooding and snow cover, this area may be difficult to cross during
spring and winter, separating the high comfort island into multiple
pieces. Grade separated crossings increase safety in areas like these,
however, cost and site constraints limit viability in all cases.
Figure 2.11 shows that most parks in Farmington are served by the
trail network. However, there are some parks that aren’t connected to
the full high comfort network. Schools are generally connected to a
trail network, with the exception of Farmington High School. However,
only one school is connected to a high comfort network (Levi P Dodge
Middle School in the purple island). Schools, in particular, should be
targeted for connection to high comfort trail networks, in order to best
allow children to walk or ride to school.
Some of the high comfort islands in Farmington exist adjacent to
each others. For example, the blue and red islands exist on opposite
sides of Pilot Knob Road and the orange island is adjacent to the blue
island on the other side of 195th St. Future improved intersection or
mid-block crossings could significantly combine these areas to create
one large high comfort island. Larger high comfort islands mean that
people can safely and comfortably travel to more destinations in
Farmington by bike. When executed correctly, safety improvements to
bicycling infrastructure improves safety for walking as well, especially at
intersections.
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Figure 2.13 Social Pinpoint Community Feedback
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Community Engagement
Community engagement uses community voices to influence and
shape the planning process. A robust community engagement process
paves the way for community support for the final plan and makes
implementation of plan elements easier. This section highlights the
comments of community members as they participated in the variety
of community engagement opportunities throughout the planning
process. A more detailed documentation of the Farmington Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan engagement effort can be viewed in the appendix of
this plan.
Social Pinpoint
Social Pinpoint is a map-based online engagement tool that allows
community members to leave comments on specific areas of the city via
a map. Participants are then able to interact with each other, by ‘liking’
or ‘disliking’ other comments, or replying directly into a comment
thread.
Social Pinpoint was used during the first phase of community
engagement to identify areas in the city where:
»people currently or would like to bike and walk to,
»gaps in the bikeway and/or sidewalk network exist,
»speeding is a common issue,
»people feel unsafe while trying to cross the road as a bicyclist or
pedestrian, and
»segments of existing trails or sidewalks that need to be replaced
In total, Social Pinpoint was open for comment for two months from
December 2018 to February 2019. Over this period of time, 389 unique
users visited the website, 174 comments were left by 50 people, and an
average time of 14.5 minutes spent on the site by visitors.
Locations of comments gathered from Social Pinpoint are shown in
Figure 2.12. The largest number of comments provided identified
dangerous crossings. The majority of these comments were placed
along the arterial roadways that run through Farmington, mainly
Highway 3, Pilot Knob Road (County Highway 31), 195th Street (County
Highway 64), and 212th Street (County Highway 50).
Participants indicated that Farmington schools and downtown
Farmington were two of the most desired destinations to walk and bike
to. Currently, there is a large bike network gap in and around downtown
and many schools lack high comfort biking and walking facilities.
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Figure 2.14 Social Pinpoint Comments
Gathered by Category
SPEEDING TRAFFIC
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Another way the community was engaged was through an online
survey on Survey Monkey. The survey consisted of 11 questions and
focused on individual preferences regarding biking and walking as well
as what respondents thought of Farmington’s current and future bike/
walk network. In total, the survey was open for collection for 2 months
from December 2018 to February 2019 and there were 650 responses
recorded. A summary of the survey is highlighted below and is further
documented in detail in the appendix of this plan.
When survey respondents were asked how often they bike or walk
for exercise/recreational purposes vs. transportation purposes (Figure
2.15) respondents indicated that they walk and bike for recreational
and exercise purposes far more often than they do for transportation
purposes. This may be, in part, due to the fact that the current
sidewalk and trail system in Farmington lends itself to being more of a
recreational based network due to the limited connectivity as discussed
earlier in the Level of Traffic Stress Analysis.
Similar to the results received via the online mapping tool, survey
respondents feel that the most important destinations that they would
like to bike and walk to are parks, schools, and other residential areas.
In the survey Farmington residents were presented with the four types
of bicyclists concept, survey participants were then asked to categorize
themselves based on what type of cyclist group they thought they
belonged in. Those results are presented earlier in the chapter in Figure
2.7 on page 2-17.
Figure 2.15 How Often do Survey Respondents Bike and/or Walk for
Recreational and Transportation Reasons
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TRANSPORTATION TRIPS:
Transportation trips can be classified
as all trips whose primary purpose
isn’t for exercise and recreation and
are destination focused. Examples of
transportation trips include trips to:
»visit friends/family
»shopping/run errands
»restaurants, bars, and other
entertainment
»cultural, religious, or community
events
»work
»school
»make connections with transit
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TOP 5 BARRIERS TO BIKING AND WALKING IN FARMINGTON
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Icy/Snowy Trails and Sidewalks
Destinations are too Far Apart
Feel Unsafe at Road Crossings
Feel Unsafe Near Traffic
Trails and Sidewalks are
Incomplete
Source: Farmington Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Survey, February 2019
Survey participants were asked “What keeps you from walking or biking
more in Farmington?” The top responses include:
»My destinations are too far apart
»There are no trails or sidewalks where I want to go
»I don’t feel safe walking or biking near motorized traffic
»I don’t feel safe crossing busy intersections
»Trails and sidewalks are too icy or snowy in the winter months
»Trails and sidewalks are lacking lighting
With the exception of ‘my destinations are too far apart’ all of
these identified barriers to walking and biking in Farmington can
be addressed through improved network connections, intersection
improvements, trail amenities and year-round maintenance.
When asked how willing residents are to supporting a tax increase
or referendum to fund future bicycle and pedestrian facilities in
Farmington, the responses were varied. A weighted average showed
that fewer than half of residents would support these measures.
An open-ended question solicited general ideas from survey
participants to improve conditions for biking and walking in Farmington.
Over two hundred ideas were shared, which shows the support and
dedication of Farmington residents to improving the existing network
and conditions for biking and walking.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Committee
A Bike + Ped Plan Committee was formed, to serve an advisory role
during the planning process. This group was formed by the Parks
and Recreation Department, and a robust effort was made to include
representatives from a variety of interest groups and perspectives on
the Committee.
Over the course of the plan process, the Bike + Ped Plan Committee
met three times. Committee members were tasked with providing input
and ideas during key points during the plan process, as well as assisting
with outreach and community engagement efforts.
Open House at the Community Expo
A community open house was hosted in conjunction with the
Farmington Community Expo in January of 2019. This was an
opportunity for people to interact one-on-one with the plan consultant
and Parks and Recreation Director, to share ideas, concerns and ask
questions about the Bike + Ped Plan. Hundreds of people attended the
Community Expo, and approximately 55 people stopped by the Bike +
Ped Plan booth to share their ideas.
Farmington Parks and Recreation Staff gather
ideas from residents at the Farmington
Community Expo, January 2019. Source: HKGi
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FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLANFARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN
The City of Farmington has created a DRAFT Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and is seeking YOUR input. This plan addresses the future of a city-wide bicycle and pedestrian network, building off of the existing network of sidewalks, trails, and on-street bicycle facilities. »Addresses the future of a city-
wide bicycle and pedestrian
network, building off of the
existing network
»Based on community
feedback and community
desires, balanced with City
staff recommendations and
BPP Committee feedback
»Identifies best practices and
guides the City in future facility
and network investments
»Guides policy and
programming improvements,
such as wayfinding, bike
parking and educational/
encouragement activities
What is a Bike Ped Plan (BPP)?
»Fill network gaps, address problem intersections and barriers
»Find ways to make biking and walking safe, convenient, and easy
»Define trail, sidewalk, and facility standards that are reasonable, enforceable, and sustainable for the City of Farmington
Facilities / Infrastructure
»Define a cohesive, connected walking and biking network in Farmington that meets the needs of:
-Commuters
-Recreational bicyclists, hikers
-People with disabilities
-People who don’t have the ability or interest in driving
-People who use public transportation
-Children, young people
-Seniors
Address a Variety of Users
»Better connect residents and visitors of Farmington to:
-Parks
-Schools
-Community Destinations
-Employment Centers
-Commercial Centers + Businesses
-Neighborhoods
<<<<<<<<< Bike Ped Plan Objectives >>>>>>>>>
»Identify programs and initiatives to support walking and biking in Farmington. For example:
-Bike rack, fix-it station installation programs
-Bicycle-friendly Businesses and Bicycle Friendly City designation (League of American Cyclists)
-Minnesota GreenStep Cities
-Open Streets
-Fun runs / races / group rides
»Promote Active Living
-Identify ways to make biking, walking, and other passive forms of exercise part of daily routines
Encourage / Educate
»Define community goals and a vision for the future of walking and biking in Farmington
»Recommend strategies for phasing and implementation of the Plan
-Identify ‘champions’ or stewards for recommendations that can’t be addressed by the City alone
-Design the plan and plan process to assist with future fund-raising or grant-writing
-Identify ‘jump-start’ projects to get started right away
Prioritize and Implement
TASK NOV ‘18 DEC JAN ‘19 FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
1: Organize the Effort
1.1 Kick off meeting + system tour
1.2 Develop project outreach materials
1.3 Develop Community Engagement Plan
1.4 Develop and launch community survey
1.5 Stakeholder Listening Sessions
2: Inventory and Analysis
2.1 Assemble Background Data
2.2 Review Relevant Plans
2.3 Perform System Analysis
2.4 City Staff Meeting: Go-To Meeting
2.5 BPP Committee Meeting #1
2.6 Community Open House #1
2.7 Process community feedback
2.8 Prepare Issues + Opportunities Report
3: Plan and System Recommendations
3.1 Develop Draft Plan Framework
3.2 Develop System Plan +
Recommendations
3.3 Staff Workshop
3.4 BPP Committee #2
3.5 City Staff Meeting: Go-To Meeting
3.6 Community Open House#2
3.7 Develop and launch community survey
4: Final Plan + Deliverables
4.1 Revision of Draft Plan
4.2 Final Draft Document + Action Plan
4.3 BPP Committee #3
4.4 City Staff Meeting
4.5 City Council Presentation
4.6 Planning Commission Presentation
4.7 Parks and Rec Commission
Presentation
4.8 City Council Final Presentation +
Approval
4.9 Final Document deliverables
Meeting Key
City Staff Meeting (5 total) Community Survey (2 total)
BPP Committee Meeting (3 total)City Council/Commission Meeting (3-4 total)
Community Open House (2 total)
End date: Feb. 1st
TASK NOV ‘18 DEC JAN ‘19 FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
1: Organize the Effort
1.1 Kick off meeting + system tour
1.2 Develop project outreach materials
1.3 Develop Community Engagement Plan
1.4 Develop and launch community survey
1.5 Stakeholder Listening Sessions
2: Inventory and Analysis
2.1 Assemble Background Data
2.2 Review Relevant Plans
2.3 Perform System Analysis
2.4 City Staff Meeting: Go-To Meeting
2.5 BPP Committee Meeting #1
2.6 Community Open House #1
2.7 Process community feedback
2.8 Prepare Issues + Opportunities Report
3: Plan and System Recommendations
3.1 Develop Draft Plan Framework
3.2 Develop System Plan +
Recommendations
3.3 Staff Workshop
3.4 BPP Committee #2
3.5 City Staff Meeting: Go-To Meeting
3.6 Community Open House#2
3.7 Develop and launch community survey
4: Final Plan + Deliverables
4.1 Revision of Draft Plan
4.2 Final Draft Document + Action Plan
4.3 BPP Committee #3
4.4 City Staff Meeting
4.5 City Council Presentation
4.6 Planning Commission Presentation
4.7 Parks and Rec Commission
Presentation
4.8 City Council Final Presentation +
Approval
4.9 Final Document deliverables
Meeting Key
City Staff Meeting (5 total) Community Survey (2 total)
BPP Committee Meeting (3 total)City Council/Commission Meeting (3-4 total)
Community Open House (2 total)
End date: Feb. 1st
Make Connections
Project Schedule
TASK NOV ‘18 DEC JAN ‘19 FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE
1: Organize the Effort
1.1 Kick off meeting + system tour
1.2 Develop project outreach materials
1.3 Develop Community Engagement Plan
1.4 Develop and launch community survey
1.5 Stakeholder Listening Sessions
2: Inventory and Analysis
2.1 Assemble Background Data
2.2 Review Relevant Plans
2.3 Perform System Analysis
2.4 City Staff Meeting: Go-To Meeting
2.5 BPP Committee Meeting #1
2.6 Community Open House #1
2.7 Process community feedback
2.8 Prepare Existing Conditions Report
3: Plan and System Recommendations
3.1 Develop Draft Plan Framework
3.2 Develop System Plan +
Recommendations
3.3 Staff Workshop
3.4 BPP Committee #2
3.5 City Staff Meeting: Go-To Meeting
3.6 Community Open House#2
3.7 Develop and launch community survey
4: Final Plan + Deliverables
4.1 Revision of Draft Plan
4.2 Final Draft Document + Action Plan
4.3 BPP Committee #3
4.4 City Staff Meeting
4.5 Council, Planning and Parks
Commission Joint Workshop
4.6 City Council Final Presentation +
Approval
4.7 Final Document deliverables
Meeting Key
City Staff Meeting (5 total) Community Survey (2 total)
BPP Committee Meeting (3 total)City Council/Commission Meeting (3-4 total)
Community Open House (2 total)
End date: Feb. 1st
Revised 3/19/19Farmington Bike + Ped Plan
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FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN
Access to the trail network
High Comfort Network Connections
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Pub lic S chool Facilities
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Existing
Alternate
Far mington Bike/Walk Faci lities
Boardw alk
Bridge
Sidewalks (Pedestr ia n Only)
Natural Su r face
Paved Trail
F00.5 10.25
Miles
Taking into account speed limits on adjacent
roadways, trail separation, and difficult crossings,
the trails in Farmington were categorized as High
Comfort (green in the map to the left) and Low
Comfort (yellow in the map).
Doing this shows how Farmington’s high comfort
trail network becomes less of a network and more
of a series of islands, isolated from other trail
connections. The map to the left shows seven
distinct high comfort islands that exist within
Farmington. Generally, people are comfortable
biking within an ‘island’, but may experience stress
travelling to other parts of the city.
This analysis helps to inform future trails, that will
bring the most benefit to improving biking and
walking connections throughout Farmington.
The city currently owns and maintains 49.5 miles of paved asphalt trails, one mile of natural surface trails and about a half mile of boardwalks and bridges. Consistently, community surveys show trails are one of the most used and most popular park/recreational facilities in cities. There are 31 miles of concrete sidewalks in Farmington, most of which are located in the older, established neighborhoods of Farmington.
Table 1.1
FACILITY TYPE LENGTH (FT)LENGTH (MI)
WALKING ONLY
Sidewalk 163,502 31.0
Natural Surface 5,301 1.0
Boardwalk 1,489 0.3
MULTI-USE
Bridge 1,258 0.2
Paved Trail 246,888 46.8
TOTAL MULTI-USE 248,146 47.0
TOTAL BIKE AND
WALK FACILITIES 418,438 79.2
Source: HKGi, City of Farmington* Only includes paved trail and bridge facility types
Existing Bike and Ped NetworkR
6 miles
30%
7%
Median trip length for all trips (driving, walking, biking)
originating and ending in Farmington
of all trips are 3 miles
or less
of all trips
are 3 miles
or less
3 m ile s
1 /2 m il e
BIKING + WALKING IN FARMINGTON TODAY
FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN
5
4
3
2
1 1
2
3
Icy/Snowy trails and sidewalks
Destinations are too far apart
Feel unsafe at road crossings
Feel unsafe near traffic
Trails and sidewalk networks
are incomplete
A: Most people in Farmington are walking and biking for exercise and recreation; few people walk or bike for transportation purposes
Q: What are the biggest barriers to walking and biking in Farmington?
Q: Why do people in Farmington bike or walk today?
Q: What are the biggest priorities for walking and biking in Farmington?
Safe roads for all roadway users
Creating off-road trails with
scenic views and connections to
parks and natural resources
Improving the safety of
crossings and intersections
STRONG AND FEARLESS
ENTHUSIASTIC AND CONFIDENT
INTERESTED BUT CONCERNED
NOT ABLE OR NOT INTERESTED
»Advanced,
confident rider
who is comfortable
riding in most traffic
situations
»Tend to have high
performance gear,
clothing
»Take the shortest
routes and seek
challenges
»Prefer to ride
separated from
pedestrians due to
higher speeds
»Comfortable sharing
the road with vehicular
traffic but prefer
bicycle lanes, multi-use
trails
»May choose to bike for
health, environmental,
transportation or
recreation
»May or may not have
high performance
gear, clothing
»People who have no
current interest in biking or
physically unable to ride a
bicycle
»Often cite far distances,
weather, costs as reason
for not biking
»Improvements in local
facilities and networks,
encouragement and
education could help make
riding (or walking/non-
motorized travel) a viable
opportunity
»Prefer to take off-street paths or
low-volume residential streets
»Safety is a big concern for these
riders
»Don’t generally self-identify as
‘bicyclists’
»Largest potential for increases in
ridership
»Improvements in facilities and
networks would make riding a
viable, more comfortable option
10%34%9%
47%
Q: What is your comfort level with biking and walking in Farmington?
650
people
participated in
the community
survey!
A community bike and pedestrian survey was launched at the beginning of the planning process. This survey consisted of 11 questions and focused on individual preferences regarding biking and walking as well as what respondents thought of Farmington’s current and future bike/walk network. In total, the survey was open for collection for 2 months from December 2018 to February 2019. During this time, 650 people participated in the survey, providing important ideas and feedback to shape the Bike + Ped Plan. Below is a summary of what we’ve heard from the community survey.
Social Pinpoint is a map-based online engagement tool that allows community members to leave comments on specific areas of the city via a map. Participants are then able to interact with each other, by ‘liking’ or ‘disliking’ other comments, or replying directly into a comment thread.
Social Pinpoint was used during the first phase of community engagement to identify areas in the city where:
• biking and walking destinations exist• gaps in the sidewalk and trail network exist• speeding traffic is an issue for pedestrians and bicyclists• people feel unsafe crossing intersections• trails and sidewalks need improvement
In total, Social Pinpoint was open for comment for two months from December 2018 to February 2019. Over this period of time, 389 unique users visited the website, 174 comments were left by 50 people, and an average time of 14.5 minutes spent on the site by visitors.
To the right is a screenshot showing the locations of all of the comments provided for this survey.
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1 2 3
Q: What are the most important destinations for biking and walking in Farmington?
Parks and trails
Schools
Residential Areas
COMMUNITY INPUT SO FAR
Community SurveyAR
Social PinpointAR
389
individuals
participated in the
social pinpoint
survey!
FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN
FARMINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL
AIKIN ROAD
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
LEVI P. DODGE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
RIVERVIEW
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
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SCHOOL
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ELK RIVER TRL
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170TH ST W
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PROPOSED PRIORITY TRAILS
EXISTING GREENWAYS
PROPOSED GREENWAYS
PROPOSED ON-STREET BIKEWAYS ACTIVITY AREAS
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DRAFT FARMINGTON BIKE + PED NETWORK PLAN
4/22/19
0 10.5
Miles
DRAFT
4/22/19
FARMINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL
AIKIN ROAD
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
LEVI P. DODGE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
RIVERVIEW
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
FARMINGTON
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
ROBERT
BOECKMAN
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
MEADOWVIEW
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
G L A D S T O N E TRL
BRENN
AN PATH
FE S TAL AVE
FIELD
CRE
ST AVE
M E A D O W L A R K W A Y
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ASTERBILT L N
205TH ST W
193RDST W
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179TH ST W
C OUN TRY VIEW TRL
ELK RIVER TRL
EATON AVE
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170TH ST W
1 81ST ST W
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220TH ST W
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MAPLE ST
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7TH ST
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WAY
LARCH ST
LOCUST ST
4TH ST
1ST ST
3RD ST
5TH ST
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BEECH ST
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CAPRI ST
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EXISTING SIDEWALKS
EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD TRAILS
PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD
TRAILS
EXISTING PRIORITY TRAILS
PROPOSED PRIORITY TRAILS
EXISTING GREENWAYS
PROPOSED GREENWAYS
PROPOSED ON-STREET BIKEWAYS ACTIVITY AREAS
EXISTING GRADE-SEPARATED TRAIL
CROSSING (BRIDGE OR TUNNEL)
PARKS
SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY
COMMERCIAL / EMPLOYMENT AREAS
WATER
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY
PROPOSED INTERSECTION
TREATMENTS PROPOSED SIDEWALKS
DRAFT FARMINGTON BIKE + PED NETWORK PLAN
4/9/19
0 10.5
Miles
DRAFT 4/9/19
DRAFT NETWORK PLAN The Draft Network Plan builds off of the existing trail and sidewalk network, and identifies priority segments that will improve connections throughout Farmington. The Plan shows:
»Priority Trails,
»Neighborhood Trails,
»Sidewalks,
»Greenways, and
»On-Street Bikeways
»Intersection Treatments
The ‘Network Plan Elements’ and ‘Intersection Treatments’ boards provide further explanation about the components shown in the Draft Network Plan.
FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN
The following goals provide direction for the overall bicycle and pedestrian network in Farmington. The goals are broad statements that are meant to be a guide for decision makers when vetting future city projects, policies, and programs.
Goal 1
»Design, construct and maintain a comfortable, safe, and connected bicycle and pedestrian network suitable for those who are ‘interested but concerned’ and considerate of people of all ages and ability levels in Farmington.
Goal 2
»Building off of the existing system, improve conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists to connect to key community destinations such as parks, trails, schools, commercial areas.
Goal 3
»Make biking and walking a viable choice for transportation within Farmington, as well as for recreational purposes to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.
NETWORK PLAN ELEMENTS
DRAFT SYSTEM GOALS
Priority trails are multi-use paved trails that connect longer distances across the city. Priority trails are generally in alignment with higher volume roadways, such as Pilot Knob Road, Aikin Road, and Highway 50. These trails are intended to serve as major connections to schools, parks, commercial, employment and civic areas, as well as provide connections to neighboring communities. Priority Trails, in combination with Farmington Greenways, create a legible, continuous system that provides high-quality trail experience with a rough grid network connection at half mile intervals throughout the entire city.
The following are recommendations for Priority Trails:
The following are recommendations for Greenways:
Priority Trails
Greenways are multi-use paved trails that are located in scenic, natural, parkland, open space, or undeveloped areas. Greenways are primarily located independent of an existing roadway. These trails are intended to provide recreational opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians, with opportunities to connect to the rural or natural landscape. Regional trails, such as the Vermillion River Greenway and the North Creek Greenway exist today in Farmington. This plan proposes and supports the continued completion of these trail networks, as well as introduces a few key greenway segments that could provide direct connections to local schools. Farmington Greenways, in combination with Priority Trails, create a legible, continuous system that provides high-quality trail experience with a rough grid network connection at half mile intervals throughout the entire city.
Greenways
»Trail lighting (lower, pedestrian-scaled lighting or bollard-style lighting)
»Community wayfinding at key intersections, directional signage to key community destinations
»High visibility crosswalk markings and curb ramps at roadway crossings
»Benches/seating as needed
»Maximum separation between the roadway and trail for added comfort/safety for trail users
»Year-round availability (snow clearing) performed or enforced by the City
»Minimum 8’ (preferable 10’+) width should be maintained, with potential lane markings
»Future developments that are adjacent to or contain plans for future Priority Trail network segments should align future trails as closely as possible as the plan shows, with the understanding that these trail segments are part of a larger city-wide trail network.
»Where feasible, consideration of grade-separated crossings at intersecting high-volume roadways
»Future funding/implementation: Developers, City of Farmington, regional and local trail/SRTS grant funding, Dakota County, MnDOT
»Trailhead locations with on-street or dedicated parking
»Trail identification (name) and signage at trail access points and at key intersections
»Minimum 8’ (preferable 10’+) width should be maintained with a 2’ buffer (mowed/cleared area) on either side of the trail
»Interpretive or educational signage at key locations to inform trail users about local attractions, native plants and wildlife habitat, or cultural/historical markers
»Benches and seating at key vistas or viewpoints. Preferably located every half-mile along the trail
»Where feasible, consideration of grade-separated crossings at intersecting high-volume roadways
»Emergency call boxes in remote locations
»Future funding/implementation: City of Farmington, state/regional/local trail grant funding, outdoor/recreational trail grant funding, Dakota County
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FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN
FARMINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL
AIKIN ROAD
ELEMENTARY
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LEVI P. DODGE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
RIVERVIEW
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207TH ST W
2ND ST
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MAPLE ST
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7TH ST
OAK ST
ELM ST
12TH ST
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WAY
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4TH ST
1ST ST
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5TH ST
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EXISTING SIDEWALKS
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PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD
TRAILS
EXISTING PRIORITY TRAILS
PROPOSED PRIORITY TRAILS
EXISTING GREENWAYS
PROPOSED GREENWAYS
PROPOSED ON-STREET BIKEWAYS ACTIVITY AREAS
EXISTING GRADE-SEPARATED TRAIL
CROSSING (BRIDGE OR TUNNEL)
PARKS
SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY
COMMERCIAL / EMPLOYMENT AREAS
WATER
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY
PROPOSED INTERSECTION
TREATMENTS PROPOSED SIDEWALKS
DRAFT FARMINGTON BIKE + PED NETWORK PLAN
4/9/19
0 10.5
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DRAFT 4/9/19
Sidewalks are concrete paved walkways, intended for use by pedestrians to connect within residential areas and commercial areas. Sidewalks are essential in urbanized areas to allow for people of all abilities to gain access to businesses, schools, and community destinations. In Farmington, sidewalks are required in new developments along one side of the street. Sidewalk connections exist in some parts of the existing neighborhoods north of downtown, and a nearly complete network of sidewalks exist (on both sides of the street) in downtown and in the neighborhoods east of TH3. A number of Activity Areas have been identified in Farmington; these are areas where there is a high demand for increased pedestrian safety and comfort.
Sidewalks + Activity Areas
The following are recommendations for Neighborhood Trails: Neighborhood trails are multi-use paved trails that connect residential areas to local parks and to the priority trail network. These trails exist today within established Farmington neighborhoods and are generally aligned with low-volume roadways. These trails are intended for use by pedestrians and bicyclists. Future local trails are indicated in alignment with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and future developments are required to build trail connections in new neighborhoods according to these general alignments.
Neighborhood Trails
»8-10’ wide asphalt-paved trails, to meet neighborhood development standards set by the City of Farmington
»Curb ramps at all intersection crossings
»Trail amenities such as lighting, wayfinding, and benches to be determined as needed by neighborhood association or per City of Farmington recommendation
»Future funding/implementation: Owner/Developer
On-Street Bikeways are marked bike routes that provide key connections and fill network gaps in the priority trail network. On-street bikeways are located along existing roadways with low or medium-volume traffic, wide right-of-way widths, and little or no on-street parking for vehicles. It is understood that bicyclists are able to use any roadway in Farmington, provided that the bicyclists follow the rules of the road. For the purposes of this plan, on-street bikeways are NOT intended to have dedicated bike lanes. However, with future increased use, the City of Farmington may consider upgrading these roadways with dedicated bike lanes upon further study.
On-Street Bikeways
The following are recommendations for On-Street Bikeways:
»Bikeway signage, to be visible to drivers and bicyclists, located at key intersections and along roadways
»Roadway markings, where necessary
»Consistent street lighting throughout bikeway
»Future funding/implementation: City of Farmington
The following are recommendations for Activity Areas:
»On-going effort to complete sidewalk network gaps
»Enforcement by the City of Farmington for businesses and residents to keep sidewalks clear in the winter
»Pedestrian-scaled lighting
»Curb ramps at all intersections
»High visibility crosswalk markings + forward stop bars at major intersections in the downtown commercial area
»Wayfinding and distance markers to community destinations
»Seating, planters, and placemaking elements located within commercial areas
»Sidewalk replacement/repair schedule as needed
»Future funding/implementation: Business owners, property owners, City of Farmington, streetscape/pedestrian/urban design grant opportunities
roadway 8-10’ paved trail
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sign
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lighting seating
FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN
0-7 seconds 7+ seconds
INTERSECTION TREATMENTS
A number of intersections have been identified for future treatments to improve crossing and visibility for pedestrians and bicyclists. Below are recommended treatments at each intersection (keyed on the Draft Network Plan). Above are examples of some of the treatements recommended below.
Reduced curb radii: slows traffic at turns and decreases the distance required of pedestrians to cross intersections.
User-activated signal: pedestirans use a button to activate a lights, signalling to vehicles to stop and yield.
Pedestrian crossing signs: to be placed at the approach of roundabouts, alerting drivers of pedestrian crossings
High visibility crosswalks: make pedestrians more visible within crosswalks. Forward stop bars: increase buffer between stopped vehicles and crosswalks at intersections
Grade-separated crossings: trail overpasses or tunnels that allow trail users to avoid crossing intersections with vehicular or rail traffic.
Leading pedestrian intervals: updated signal timing allows for pedestrians to cross a roadway before vehicles. This allows pedestrians the ability to get a head start on crossing the intersection while all traffic is stopped.
Pilot Knob Rd and Upper 182nd St
»High visibility crosswalk markings
»Forward stop bars
»Potential for decreased curb radii
»Leading Pedestrian Interval for ped walk signal
»Intersection was identified in the Dakota County Bike Ped Plan for potential grade separated crossing
CR 64/195th Street and Pilot Knob Rd
»‘Pedestrian Crossing’ signs to be installed on the right side of approach to intersection at pedestrian crosswalk
»Requires coordination with Dakota County
CR 64/195th Street and Aikin Rd
»‘Pedestrian Crossing’ signs to be installed on the right side of approach to intersection at pedestrian crosswalk
»Requires coordination with Dakota County
CR 64/195th Street and Highway 3
»‘Pedestrian Crossing’ signs to be installed on the right side of approach to intersection at pedestrian crosswalk
»Requires coordination with Dakota County + MnDOT
CSAH 50 and Aikin Rd/Denmark Ave
»High visibility crosswalk markings
»Forward stop bars
»Requires coordination with Dakota County
(Future) Vermillion Greenway and Highway 3
»Potential grade-separated crossing for future regional trail
»Requires coordination with Empire Township, MnDOT, Dakota County
Willow St and 8th Street (at Dairy Queen/Highway 3)
»High visibility crosswalk crossing Willow Street, to be coordinated with future shared use path aligned with Highway 3
Elm St and Highway 3
»High visibility crosswalks (existing)
»Forward stop bars
»Leading pedestrian interval
»Requires coordination with MnDOT
Spruce St and Highway 3
»Potential location for future user-activated signal, such as RRFB or HAWK signal
»Requires high visibility crosswalks
»Requires lowered speed limit to 35mph or lower along Highway 3
»Requires coordination with MnDOT
Beech St/Maple St and Highway 3
»Potential location for future user-activated signal, such as RRFB or HAWK signal
»Requires high visibility crosswalks
»Requires lowered speed limit to 35mph or lower along Highway 3
»Requires coordination with MnDOT
CR 50/220th St and Highway 3
»High visibility crosswalks (existing)
»Forward stop bars
»Leading pedestrian interval
»Pedestrian crossing to connect to future trail connection east of Highway 3
»Requires coordination with MnDOT
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FARMINGTON BIKE + PED PLAN
The following recommendations provide direction as to how to accomplish the goals of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Use dot stickers to indicate how important each recommendation is to YOU.
»Future trails shown on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (2018) are also shown in the Bike + Ped Network Plan, along with future trails and sidewalks per the Downtown Redevelopment Plan (2016). The constructed trail alignment within a new development may vary, but should generally follow the alignment shown in the Network Plan and new trails should connect to adjacent trails, per guidance from City of Farmington planning, transportation and parks staff.
»The City of Farmington will be responsible for winter snow removal along Farmington Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan designated priority trails.
»All Farmington Schools will be connected to high comfort trail facilities to ensure Safe Routes to Schools. The City of Farmington will coordinate with the Farmington School district to ensure bicycle and pedestrian connections are continued to the school facility’s main entryway. The City will encourage all schools to participate in the Safe Routes to School program.
»Establish pedestrian priority zones to support design standards that encourage walking in destination-filled locations. These locations include Downtown Farmington and emerging activity centers throughout the city.
»Establish Rambling River Park and the Depot Way Art walk as an “Active Gateway” to the city and enhance their connection to Downtown Farmington
»Consider enhanced safety measures for priority trails at all roadway crossings where traffic volumes exceed 10,000 cars per day
»Coordinate with other agencies (MnDOT, Dakota County, Empire Township, Lakeville, Eureka Township) to incorporate Farmington Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan elements into their planning and areas of responsibility
»Annually evaluate progress the implementation of the plan
»Consider an on-going Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, to assist with implementation and evaluation of plan elements, future community surveys
»Develop a coordinated wayfinding and signage strategy to communicate priority and greenway trail networks
»Create and post updated trail and bikeway routes using City communications
»Work with Rambling River Center to develop walking and biking clubs/programming, including a bike library or bike fleet for community use
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DRAFT SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:S ap p hire Lake Develop ment P ark Name
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
O ne of the C o mmis s io n's 2019 wo rk p lan go als was to name the new park in the S apphire Lake
d evelopment. Bec aus e the p ark land d o nation fell thro ugh in the develo p ment, Winkler P ark, whic h was the
name s elected b y the develo p er who was going to donate the additio nal p ark land , is no longer req uired.
T he C ommiss io n s hould disc uss what ap p roac h it would like to take with naming this p ark.
It is imp o rtant to no te that there is s till amp le time to d is cus s the p ark name bec aus e the park land being
d ed icated in the develo p ment will no t b e deed ed to the city fo r several months and there will no t b e anything
d o ne with the p ark and o p en s p ace areas in the develo p ment until future phas es o f the d evelopment o cc ur,
which is es timated b y the develo p er to likely be 3-4 years before the development is fully b uilt out.
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:Meeting with Empire To wns hip P ark and R ecreatio n C ommis s ion
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
T he C ommiss io n has met with Emp ire To wns hip 's P ark and R ec reation C o mmis s io n o n an every other
year b as is . In 2017, the meeting cons is ted of touring eac h o thers parks and fac ilities . In year's p as t, the
meeting lo cation rotated. Bec ause the meeting in 2017 was a tour of p arks and fac ilities, it technic ally
o cc urred in both c ommunities . S taff wo uld like to s ugges t the meeting in 2019 oc cur at the lo catio n Empire
Township 's P ark and R ecreatio n C o mmis s ion meets at. Becaus e of this rec ommend ation, it would mean
the C ommissio n would meet on a d ifferent night than it no rmally d o es bec aus e Empire Township 's P ark and
R ecreatio n C ommis s ion meets on the s econd and fo urth Mond ays o f the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Empire
Township Town Hall.
T he C ommiss io n is being as ked to come prepared to d is cus s the fo llo wing items related to having a
p o s s ib le meeting in 2019 with Empire Towns hip's P ark and R ecreatio n C ommis s ion:
id entify the lo catio n fo r the meeting
id entify a p referred date and bac kup d ate fo r the meeting b as ed on the s ec o nd o r fourth Mo nday of
the month meeting timeframe
d etermine a time for the meeting
d etermine p o s s ib le to p ics to inc lude on the meeting agend a
Directo r Distad will then contac t the c hair of the Empire P ark and R ecreation C ommission and
communic ate this informatio n to them in ord er to begin the proc es s of s cheduling the meeting and id entifying
an agend a.
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:R o und Tab le F ormat
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
T he roundtable agend a item allows C ommiss io n memb ers to share info rmatio n o r as k ques tions of s taff
ab o ut items not on the agend a. No fo rmal d ec is ions are mad e during this agenda item.
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:Info rmational Updates
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
Info rmation will b e s hared during the meeting with C ommission members about the following items :
Dew Days up d ates
P rairie P ines P ark and Marigo ld P ark d evelopment updates
F airhill Es tate at No rth C reek development update
C ity of Farm ington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:F armington P arks and R ec reatio n C o mmis s io n Memb ers
F R O M:R andy Distad , P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
S UB J E C T:Agend a Items fo r Next C ommis sion Meeting
D AT E:May 8, 2019
B AC KG R OUN D
T he following are pos s ible topic s staff has id entified for the C ommission to c ons id er includ ing on the
next meeting agenda:
1. R eview 2019 Annual Wo rk P lan
2. Disc uss park and fac ility loc ations to to ur with C ity C o uncil
3. Bike P ed es trian P lan
C o mmis s io n members are asked to c o me to the meeting prepared to id entify an other items to inc lude o n the
next meeting agenda.