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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.08.17 Parks and Rec Packet C ity of F armington 430 T hird S treet F armington, Minnes o ta 651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us F armington P arks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, Nov ember 8, 2017 7:00 P M City Hall Agenda I.Call M eeting to Order I I.Approve M eeting Agenda I I I.Approve M eeting M inutes A.A pprove October 4, 2017 Meeting Minutes I V.Business Items A.2040 Comprehensive P lan B.F oot Golf Course P artnership V.Discussion Items A.2017 Annual Work P lan Review B.2018 Annual Work P lan I deas C.B oard and Commission A ppreciation Reception V I.Commission Roundtable A.C ommission R oundtable F ormat V I I.S taff Report/Updates A.P rojects and I nf ormational I tems V I I I.M eeting Agenda Topics A.D ecember 13, 2017 Meeting F ormat and Draft A genda I tems 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 O c tober 4, 2017 Meeting Minutes D AT E:No vember 8, 2017 B AC KG R OUN D Attached are the d raft minutes fro m the O c to b er 4, 2017 C ommission meeting. C o mmis s io n memb ers are as ked to review the minutes and provid e at the meeting any correc tions or additio ns you think s hould be mad e to the minutes . AT TAC HMENT S : Type Desc rip tion Backup Material Draft October 4, 2017 Meeting Minutes Farmington Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes from the October 4, 2017 Regular Meeting Members Present: John Moore, David McMillen, Laurie Suchanek and Dustin Johnson Members Absent: Hannah Simmons Other’s Present: Robert Wacholz, True Gravity Ventures; Kara Hildreth, Farmington Independent; Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck; Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire; and Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad I. Call Meeting To Order Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present. II. Approval of October 4, 2017 Meeting Agenda Moved by McMillen and seconded by Suchanek to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. III. Approval of September 13, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes The meeting minutes were approved with no revisions identified. IV. Presentations A. Fairhill Estate at North Creek Development Park Proposal Rob Wacholz from True Gravity Ventures (Developer) presented information about the Fairhill Estate at North Creek development. He made a request of the Commission to be allowed to work with the Commission to develop a park master plan and then construct the improvements based on the master plan. He said he doesn’t have any pre-determined plan for what is constructed and included in the park, but would like to stay with a theme that fits the rural them of the development. Suchanek asked the Developer about a lack of sidewalks and trail connections being made from the west area of the development to the east area of the development. The Developer responded that there would be a gravel shoulder constructed that would act as a way for pedestrians to get from the west side of the development to the east side of the development in order to access the sidewalk and trail system. Moore shared he appreciated the Developer was going to use the existing grade as much as possible instead of grading everything flat. The Developer said that this was intentional but there will still need to be some grading done that may flatten out certain areas of the development in order for the different site grades to work together and for storm water to surface drain correctly. Moore asked how the mowed trails would be maintained in the winter and more specifically if they would be plowed so people could use them. The Developer responded the mowed trails would be set aside for the season during the winter and would not be plowed unless the homeowners association sees a need to have them kept open in the winter. McMillen asked the Developer to continue to communicate with the Commission about the park master plan. The Developer responded that the park master plan would likely be developed over the winter and then the park would be constructed in the fall of 2018. He said this schedule is not set for sure yet, but he hoped to have some grading done this fall yet for the entrance area to the development site. Motion by McMillen to approve allowing the Developer to work with the Commission to create a master plan for the public park and build the park with the following conditions to be met:  No additional city funds beyond what would have been collected as park fees from the development should be used to build the improvements in the park  Require a master plan be completed for the public park  The Commission would be allowed to provide input, review and approve the park master plan  The improvements built in the park should meet the Neighborhood Park Standards, as much as possible, the Commission identified and approved (a copy is attached)  All trails in the public park area are required to be paved Motion was seconded by Suchanek. APIF. Motion carried. B. Rambling River Center Six Month Report, Summer Programs, Outdoor Pool and Summer Ice Report Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck, Parks and Facilities Supervisor shared information about the memberships sold and participation numbers at the Rambling River Center for the first six months of the year. She also shared information about the Financial Support Program including how many people have applied to access funds and how much in total funds were accessed through the first six months of the year. Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck reviewed a table showing the summer programs and participation in the programs that occurred over the summer. Moore would like to see more publicity provided to the public about events and programs. He suggested that the Next Door platform be used to share information on a neighborhood level. Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck shared she was informed the city’s communication policy does not allow the city to use this platform. She suggested that department staff could share information with Moore who could then go on Next Door and share it with his neighbors. Director Distad shared the Recreation Supervisor Ryan Hayes was not able to attend the meeting due to an event he was helping with. Director Distad reviewed the table shwoing attendance and participation information for the pool. Park and Facilities Supervisor Pire reviewed the maintenance items that were performed. Moore asked about the current condition of the pool and what should be done to improve it. Director Distad and Parks and Facilities Supervisor Pire identified a number of issues that should be addressed in the near term based on a recent facility study that was done and an aquatic feasibility study that was done a few years ago. The improvements included replacing the concrete deck around the large pool, bathhouse updates, exterior sidewalk issues, filtration system replacement and the coping and deck around the wading pool should be replaced. These improvements were estimated to cost about $1.2 million. Parks and Facilities Supervisor Pire reviewed the financial information about summer and August ice at Schmitz-Maki Arena. It was estimated that the both periods of ice showed operating expenses being covered by the revenues received. \ He informed Commission members that August ice rentals increased over last year, which was the first year ice rental was offered in August. He shared that summer ice is primarily rented for camps and clinics by the high school coaches. V. Business Items A. Approve Park Dedication and Trail Recommendation in Nicolai Addition Development Director Distad presented a summary about the 2.5 acre residential development. Because Prairie Pines Park is located only two blocks from this small development, staff is recommending that cash in lieu of parkland be taken. Additionally, he shared staff is recommending a trail section be constructed on the north side of 225th Street so that a gap in a trail connection that currently exists between 225th Street and Cambrian Way can be completed. Motion by Moore and seconded by Suchanek to approve recommending that cash in lieu of parkland be accepted by the city and that a trail be constructed on the north side of 225th Street so that a gap in a trail connection that currently exists between 225th Street and Cambrian Way can be completed. APIF. Motion carried. B. Outdoor Pool Director Distad informed the Commission that it might be best to make a recommendation to the City Council about whether to keep open or close the outdoor pool because city ordinance states the Commission is charged with making recommendations to the City Council concerning city park and recreation related mat ters. Suchanek felt that she does not have enough background information to make a recommendation and would like to find out from the City Council why the pool is being closed. Commission member Moore shared he would like to meet with the City Council to find out what the basis was for the decision being made to close the pool. He shared he wanted to find out what the plan is going forward to replace this important amenity in the community. Chair Johnson asked Director Distad if he could talk with the City Administrator to see if a meeting could be scheduled between the City Council and Park and Recreation Commission. Director Distad shared that he would talk with City Administrator McKnight to see if a meeting could be set up. VI. Discussion Items A. Review 2017 Annual Work Plan Chair Johnson reviewed the 2017 Annual Work Plan and identified items completed since the review that occurred at the September meeting. Director Distad shared he would update the document to show which items were completed based on the discussion that occurred and will include the updated document in the next meeting packet. B. 2018 Work Plan Possible Ideas and Topics Commission members provided the following possible items and/or topics to consider for the 2018 work plan:  Work with Fairhill Estate at North Creek developer to create a park master plan for the public park and to construct improvements in the park based on the master plan  Explore communication options for publicizing events and programs including reviewing the city’s communication policy  Meet with the City Council once to discuss park and recreation related topics  Determine and recommend park improvements to complete in 2019 in Prairie Pines and Marigold Park based on available funding  Finish park and recreation chapter for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan  Review current partnerships that parks and recreation has with local businesses and organizations C. Business Partnerships There was no discussion that occurred on this item because it was identified as a possible item for the 2018 work plan. VII. Commission Roundtable Suchanek: Didn’t have anything to share. Moore: Was curious about why the trail on the east side of Pilot Knob located in Lakeville does not connect with an existing trail located in Farmington. Distad said he would research this and see why this connection was not made. McMillen: Reminded everyone about the Dads Belgian Waffle Breakfast and Silent Auction fundraiser that will be occurring at the Rambling River Center on Saturday, October 28 from 8:30-noon. He encouraged Commission member to attend and show their support. Johnson: Didn’t have anything to share. VIII. Staff Report A. Vermillion River Streambank and Habitat Restoration and Trail Project Informed Commission members that progress is being made on the trail construction and the base material has almost entirely being placed. If the weather remains dry, the contractor is planning to pave the trail yet this week and then will complete the restoration work along the edge of the trail, seed this area and then apply an erosion control blanket. If the weather continues to be favorable he thought the trail could be opened up sometime the following week. B. Prairieview Park Informed Commission members the contractor has had to step back from completing the shelter construction because he has had to finish installing playground equipment at several school sites in the metro area. Once he has finished with the playground installations, the contractor will be back to install the metal roof and cupola. This work will hopefully occur by the end of September. C. Rambling River Center Roof Replacement Project Distad shared that a Garage and Jewelry Sale Fundraising event will be held on September 21 and 22. He also shared the annual Waffle Breakfast and Silent Auction fundraising event will occur on Saturday, October 28. D. Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission Thank You Card Director Distad shared with Commission members a card from Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission members thanking them for the parks tour and including them in the playground ribbon cutting at Prairieview Park. IX. November 8, 2017 Meeting Agenda Items The following items were tentatively identified by Commission members for its December 13, 2017 meeting agenda: 1. 2017 Annual Work Plan reveiw 2. 2018 Work Plan ideas 3. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4. Holiday treats 5. Park and trail maintenance X. Adjournment Moved by McMillen and seconded by Suchanek to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 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:2040 C omprehensive P lan D AT E:No vember 8, 2017 B AC KG R OUN D Includ ed in the meeting pac ket is a draft 2040 C omprehensive P lan Exis ting and P roposed P ark, Trail and O pen S pac e P lan Map (Map). Bec ause the c ity is c urrently undertaking the p ro ces s o f c reating a 2040 C o mp rehens ive P lan, a review o f the Map s ho uld o cc ur b y the C ommissio n in o rd er to ens ure that p ro per p ark, open sp ac e and trail lo catio ns are c o nc eptually laid o ut on the map . T hen when d evelopment o cc urs , the Map c an be utilized to determine p ark, trail and o p en s p ace lo catio ns in new d evelopments. S taff has id entified s everal revisions to be mad e to the map in o rd er to more acc urately portray s everal recent new d evelopments along with ensuring new future parks are p ro p erly s p aced of no mo re than a half mile from res id ents . W hen the Map was created , the foc us was on having p arks b eing dedic ated and trails being lo cated so they were ad jacent to natural and open spac e areas s uc h as flo o d plains , s teep s lopes , wetland s and /or wooded areas . C o mmis s ion members may wish to c ontinue to fo llo w this pattern or may have a disc ussion on other ap p ro aches it may want to take on determining loc ations for future p arks, trails and o p en s p ace. O n O cto b er 30, 2017 the C ity C ounc il, P lanning C o mmis s io n and Economic Develo p ment Authority met to d is cus s the progres s being mad e on the 2040 C o mp rehens ive P lan. A pres entation was made b y the cons ultant and I have includ ed in yo ur meeting pac ket a copy of the presentation. W hile the foc us o f the p res entation was o n land use p lanning, it d oes c ontain piec es of information c o nc erning city p arks and recreatio n. A review of this info rmation will o c c ur d uring the meeting in ord er to highlight the areas in the p res entation that are c o nc erned with p arks and rec reation. F inally, the 2040 C o mp rehens ive P lan inc lud es an executive summary o f the park and rec reation c hapter. S taff has reviewed and revised the 2030 exec utive s ummary to make it ap plic ab le to the 2040 C o mp rehens ive P lan. T he revised d raft exec utive s ummary is includ ed in the meeting pac ket. A disc ussio n s hould oc cur ab o ut the revisions made, espec ially the revisions made to the s trategies that the c ity s hould foc us on and implement in the 2040 C omprehensive P lan. AT TAC HMENT S : Type Desc rip tion Backup Material Draft 2040 Existing and Proposed Park, Trail and Open Space Plan Map Backup Material 2040 Comp Plan Presentation to CC, PC and EDA Backup Material Draft 2040 Park and Recreation Executive Summary Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Joint Meeting with CC, PC, and EDA October 30, 2017 2 Project Schedule 3 Farmington’s Projections Out to 2040 2010 Census 2014 (Est.) 2020 2030 2040 Change 2014- 2040 Population 21,086 22,386 24,300 28,300 32,500 10,114 45.18% Households 7,066 7,557 8,500 10,100 11,800 4,243 56.15% Employment 4,438 4,595 5,600 6,200 6,800 2,205 47.99% Plan Vision 5 Top Community Attributes, Qualities & Strengths Friendly, safe, welcoming Small town feel Location – proximity to Twin Cities Open space – natural beauty of the area School district Affordability Close to family/friends Vision Questionnaire Results - 2017 6 Most Serious Issues Facing Farmington Today Lack of businesses High taxes Vacant storefronts Vision Questionnaire Results -2017 7 Top Changes You Think Would Have the Greatest Impact on Improving Farmington’s Quality of Life Expand retail shopping options Decrease taxes and fees Improve recreational facilities/parks/trail facilities Increase employment opportunities Vision Questionnaire Results - 2017 Background 9 Existing Land Use Map 2017 Downtown 10 History of City’s Boundary 975 acres annexed into the city in the past 10 years 11 Orderly Annexation Agreement Boundaries Approximately 1,500 acres in the OAA areas in the two townships 12 Neighborhood Planning Districts 13 Agricultural Preserve Properties 655 acres that previously had no expiration date now will expire in 2020 14 Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA) – Current & Potential 15 Existing Sanitary Sewer Lines 16 Existing Transportation Network Planning 17 Existing Water Resources Housing Plan 19 Current Housing in the City 20 Vacant Land by FLU FLU Vacant Gross Acres Vacant Net Acres Vacant Net % Low Density 767.46 740.97 15.76% Low Medium 238.00 226.74 4.82% Medium Density 262.73 224.18 4.77% High Density 91.99 91.78 1.95% Mixed-Use (Comm./Res.) 28.96 28.58 0.61% Commercial 188.22 175.13 3.72% Industrial 302.38 273.59 5.82% Public/Semi- Public 17.64 17.48 0.37% Urban Reserve 2,259.69 2,078.33 44.19% Park/Open Space 58.65 27.56 0.59% ROW 66.87 66.87 1.42% Non-Designated 420.37 413.57 8.79% Water/Wetlands - 338.18 7.19% Total 4,702.97 4,702.97 21 2040 projections show a potential growth of approximately 4,000 households, which could be accommodated by the city’s Future Land Use Plan Farmington’s share of the region’s need for affordable housing is 441 units -2040 Future Land Use Plan designates 92 acres for high density residential which could be developed with at least 1,100 units, so the plan will meet this requirement Updated chapter will also identify tools for housing development, such as TIF, CDBG, and regional housing funds 2040 Future Housing Plan Future Land Use Plan 23 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map 24 Vacant Land by FLU FLU Vacant Gross Acres Vacant Net Acres Vacant Net % Low Density 767.46 740.97 15.76% Low Medium 238.00 226.74 4.82% Medium Density 262.73 224.18 4.77% High Density 91.99 91.78 1.95% Mixed-Use (Comm./Res.) 28.96 28.58 0.61% Commercial 188.22 175.13 3.72% Industrial 302.38 273.59 5.82% Public/Semi- Public 17.64 17.48 0.37% Urban Reserve 2,259.69 2,078.33 44.19% Park/Open Space 58.65 27.56 0.59% ROW 66.87 66.87 1.42% Non-Designated 420.37 413.57 8.79% Water/Wetlands - 338.18 7.19% Total 4,702.97 4,702.97 25 Potential Land Use Change Areas for 2040 Plan 26 FLU Gross Acres Net Acres Net % Low Density 2,081.06 2,011.18 18.47% Low Medium 784.21 762.82 7.00% Medium Density 485.73 440.73 4.05% High Density 129.13 128.91 1.18% Mixed-Use (Comm./Res.) 28.96 28.58 0.26% Commercial 369.56 349.92 3.21% Industrial 552.99 494.53 4.54% Public/Semi- Public 445.75 440.80 4.05% Urban Reserve 2,922.35 2,689.74 24.70% Park/Open Space 1,290.44 751.09 6.90% ROW 966.41 948.75 8.71% Non-Designated 834.47 822.16 7.55% Water/Wetlands - 1,021.82 9.38% Total 10,891.05 10,891.05 Potential Land Use Change Areas for 2040 Plan 27 Potential Land Use Change Areas for 2040 Plan 28 Do you have any questions or concerns about the future land use map? Any concerns about the quantity and location of future developable land? -Residential -Commercial, including northern Farmington -Industrial Any current Agricultural areas that should be considered for changing to development land uses? 2040 Future Land Use Plan Questions and Input 29 Planning Commission Meetings (7) Including Joint Meetings with City Council, EDA, and Parks & Rec Commission Public Meetings/Events Neighborhood Meetings, Fall 2017 (2) Stakeholder Interviews, Fall 2017 (TBD) Citywide Public Event, Winter/Spring 2018 Public Hearing, Spring 2018 Community Engagement Strategy 30 Potential Pop-Up Events City Hall & Library Display Music in the Park Movies in the Park Community Expo Project Website Project Information Online Input Opportunities Community Engagement Strategy Questions and Input Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Draft 2040 Park and Recreation Master Plan - Draft 1 Section 2. Executive Summary Foreward Parks and recreation plays an important role in creating a high quality of life for city residents. It provides opportunities to learn and play, meditate and rejuvenate, create and imagine, and enjoy life. As required by the Metropolitan Council, a regional planning agency serving the Twin Cities seven county metropolitan area whose responsibilities lie with providing essential services to the region, a City’s park and open space plan is required to be updated every 10 years as part of the city’s Comprehensive Plan (Plan) update. In 2008 a 2030 Plan was approved that contained a Park and Recreation Master Plan chapter. This Plan will reach the 10 year threshold, requiring it to be updated to be in compliance with the Metropolitan Council requirements. This required update will enhance and update city information and data allowing elected/appointed officials and staff to accurately assess the current and future direction for parks and recreation in the community. 2040 Plan is the document that will provide the guidance upon which the city continues to make its decisions for parks, trails, recreational programs and facilities. The new updated 20 40 Plan will create a blueprint for making well-informed decisions that will move parks and recreation forward in the community for the next 20+ years. Historical Perspective The City began its parks and open space system (system) with the acquisition and development of Rambling River Park and Evergreen Knoll Park in the early 1970’s. From these initial park developments and during the next 30+ years, additional acreage had been added to the system bringing the total in 2017 to acres. While the city has not experienced much new residential development since the 2030 Plan, in 2017 two new residential developments were platted resulting in two new parks being dedicated. Because of this recent development activity, it is expected that the park and open space system will continue to grow in the coming years. Parks and Recreation was first organized through the creation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission in the 1970’s. Hiring of the first Parks and Recreation Department staff member occurred in 1974. In subsequent years the City of Farmington added staff in the areas of facilities, park maintenance and recreation programs. The Parks and Recreation Department currently consists of 10 full-time staff, two part time staff and numerous seasonal staff making it the largest department (staffing wise) in the City. Over the years, the City of Farmington has been fiscally responsible in its development of the parks and recreation system. Acquisition of parkland has been accomplished through creation of a park dedication ordinance and thus has only used fee acquisition in a limited basis to secure public parkland. This park dedication process has also generated money that has been used to develop the park and trail system resulting in a zero debt parks and trail system. In 1974 the City did issue general obligation bonds from a voter approved referendum for the construction of the current ice arena. These bonds have long since been paid off. In previous years development of some park facilities were completed due to the efforts of volunteer organizations and individuals in the community. Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Draft 2040 Park and Recreation Master Plan - Draft 2 Recreation programs began to be offered to residents in the 1990’s when the first full-time recreation staff member was hired and whose time was solely dedicated to planning and providing recreational programs. When recreation programs were first provided, only a handful of programs were offered. Today the community enjoys a diverse mix of programs and classes year-round. Currently the city operates a senior center known as the Rambling River Center, which provides services to older adults in the community while allowing the community to rent the building for gatherings. The Rambling River Center was started by a group of citizens who raised funds to purchase and renovate an existing building in the downtown area of the city in order to create a senior center. When the senior center was not able to make it financially in the 1980’s its operations were taken over by the City. In 2009 the Rambling River Center relocated to the former city hall building after it had been renovated. The city also operates Schmitz-Maki Arena, which provides ice skating, event and indoor turf opportunities during the year. It was constructed in 1975 and opened in 1976 for use. In 2010 and 2012, it received major upgrades to its refrigeration, dehumidification and dasher board systems. In 2016, an electric Zamboni resurfacer was purchased, resulting in cleaner air standards being met. The city has operated an outdoor pool from 1971 to 2017. A decision was made to close the pool after the 2017 season due to the following reasons:  Cost of improvements needing to be made to the pool, bathhouse and filtration system  Decline in pool usage  Increase in the amount of subsidy to operate the pool The city did attempt to replace the outdoor pool in 2016 by holding a bond referendum to construct a new aquatic facility. The portion of the bond referendum that would have provided the funds to construct a new aquatic facility, however failed by a little more than five percent (5%) margin. Funding in the 2018 budget includes funds to complete demolition of the outdoor pool. Demographic Profile The City of Farmington has seen a rapid pace in its growth over the past twenty years. US Census data showed that in 1990, the population of the City was 5,940. In 2000 the population of the City had increased to 12,365 people. In 2010 the population had increased to . Since the Census in 2010, the population of the City has continued to grow to an estimated residents. This represents a % increase in the population from the 2010 Census and a % increase from the 1990 Census. Most of the growth since 1990 has occurred in the northern and central parts of Farmington. There has however been some smaller residential growth in the east and south areas of Farmington, which has allowed the growth to spread and connect with older established neighborhoods. Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Draft 2040 Park and Recreation Master Plan - Draft 3 The age group distribution of Farmington based on the 2010 Census indicates a heavy concentration of families and the overall median age is significantly lower than the national level. Although Farmington can be classified as a young community with the median age being more than years lower than the national level, the age groups that will experience the most growth over the next five years is the age categories. Median household income is $ for the City of Farmington, which is about % higher than the national median household income of $ . Age and household incomes are two significant factors that impact participation in Parks and Recreation services. While the City has not experienced rapid growth since the 2030 Plan, there are still many acres yet to be developed before the community is considered “built out”. The final population will of course depend on the development of existing properties in the City as well as what properties outside of the City are annexed into the City. Based on the number of available residential lots and future allocation of MUSA by the Metropolitan Council the 2040 population is projected to be people. While the city has not seen much of a change in the distribution of housing types in the past ten years, it is important to remember that residents who live in multi family neighborhoods without sizeable yards of their own or with a small common park area often look for the public neighborhood or community park to meet their recreational needs. While it is important for the city to provide park and open space for all residents, it is especially critical the city continue to provide park and open space for multi-family type housing in the future. Park And Open Space Areas As of this 2040 Plan update, the City of Farmington owned park and open space land totaling acres, which represents about percent of the total land in the city. The breakdown of this acreage includes acres of park land and acres of open space. In addition, the Farmington School District owns and provides land for athletic fields. The School District also utilizes its school buildings for indoor recreational spaces. However for the purposes of creating an updated 2040 Plan for the City, the school district facilities, while mentioned, should not be used to determine the City’s needs because even though the School District facilities are available to the public, the City has no control over their scheduled use and said facilities are to be used first and foremost by school related programs and activities. Furthermore, the School District’s boundaries extend beyond the City’s boundaries and so only the area inside the City’s boundaries should be addressed in the 2040 Plan. With the City’s estimated population of in 2017, the City parks and open space acreage of acres provides a ratio of just less then acres of park and open space per 1,000 residents. However a further analysis finds that of the acres, only acres is active park acreage. The remaining acres consists of open space areas. This means the ratio for active park acreage is acres of park land for every 1,000 residents, well within the minimum commonly accepted standard identified by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) of at least 10 acres of active park acreage per 1,000 residents. The City’s 2020 Plan adopted a policy establishing that at least 20 acres of active park acreage per 1,000 residents should be provided in Farmington. This policy was carried forward in the 2030 Plan. The current ratio of just less than acres per 1,000 residents meets the policy Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Draft 2040 Park and Recreation Master Plan - Draft 4 adopted in the 2020 Plan and carried over into the 2030 Plan. While a past acceptable practice has been to follow park acreage standards established by the National Recreation and Park Association, it is not the only method. Parks and recreation professionals and professional planners also incorporate community demand/benefits into the formula when determining park acreage standards for communities. The thinking is that minimum park acreage requirements for communities should not solely be based on minimum number of acres needed per 1,000 residents but rather park acreage should be determined according to what each community needs based on the demand being made by park users. The City may want to continue to further explore this notion of having the park and open space acreage standards based on demand rather than a standard based solely on the population. The City lacks adequate athletic facilities based on the minimum standards developed by the NRPA. Of most concern is the shortage of outdoor athletic facilities that the City provides. There is a low inventory in the number of existing ballfields that are provided for youth baseball and adult softball. There is intense pressure currently in the community for green space for soccer. With youth lacrosse now firmly established in the community, the pressure for additional green space has only intensified. The City should focus on correcting th ese field shortages by constructing additional outdoor athletic facilities for both youth and adult sports in order to meet the increased growth in participation that has occurred in the community. Recreation Programs The Department’s recreational programming has been staffed by professionals who are imaginative, resourceful and comprehensive in the planning and facilitating of programs. The innovative and imaginative programs that have been provided to the community has resulted in several recreational programs being recognized in the past with Awards of Excellence, which is a state-wide award provided by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. Recreational programs have been offered in such areas as youth and adult sports, pre-school activities, arts and crafts, fitness, team sports, individual sports, senior citizen programs and trips. Department staff plan and facilitate some of its own special events that are sprinkled throughout the year. There is also involvement though partnerships with other local organizations to provide seasonal special events and celebrations. Park And Recreation Administration The Parks and Recreation Department provides the administrative oversight for the recreational services, recreational facilities, parks and trails that are offered to the community. The City Council approves the operating and capital improvement budgets that provide the annual funding for the Department. In 2018 operational costs for all Divisions within the Department was budgeted at just over $1.6 million. Capital improvement costs for park and trail improvements, was budgeted at $75,000.00. The following shows how the budget is distributed to the various divisions within the Department: Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Draft 2040 Park and Recreation Master Plan - Draft 5 Table Department’s Annual Budget by Division Division Amount of Department’s 2018 Budget Park Maintenance 39% Park and Trail Improvements 4.4% Recreational Programs 6.7% Park and Recreation Administration 15.8% Schmitz-Maki Arena 19% Rambling River Center 10.6% Outdoor Pool 4.5% A five year capital improvement budget is vital in determining future parks and trail projects and the funds needed to complete the projects. 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 dedic ation process. The second source of funding has been through the City’s municipal liquor store profit transfers. Since the 2030 Master Plan was approved in 2008, the City has focused on developing new parks and redeveloping existing parks to make them accessible, attractive and safe. In order to ensure that all parks received a review and a master plan, the Parks and Recreation Department developed a planning and improvement schedule. As a result, a capital improvement budget for its parks and trails has been developed and ties to the schedule that has been created. By the year 2020, all new and all but one existing parks will have received a review resulting in a master plan developed. Then, based on the approved master plan for each park, improvements were completed based on the funding available. Table 8.2 below provides the most recent five year capital improvement plan for the years 2018-2022. It identifies which park improvements are to be made in, the type of park and/or trail improvement to be made, the year in which the improvements are to be made and the estimated cost of the improvements. Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Draft 2040 Park and Recreation Master Plan - Draft 6 Table Five Year Parks and Trail Improvement Budget Name of Park and Projects 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Prairie Pines Park: grading turf seeding and site improvements $50,000 $195,000 Marigold Park: playground, shelter, turf seeding, shelter, landscaping, trees planted, grills, waste containers, picnic tables and bike rack $70,000 Dakota County Estates Park: surface improvements and painting new lines $5,000 Evergreen Knoll Park: surface improvements and painting new lines $5,000 Rambling River Park Feely Fields: outfield fence replacement $15,000 Town Square Park: master plan development and park signage $15,000 2040 Park And Recreation Master Plan Public Input Public input on the 2040 Plan was received many different ways. Some of the input occurred through earlier studies where the public was invited to participate on task forces and committees. Further input was solicited through attendance at pop up events, public meetings and from a web based questionnaire. A community wide survey was held in 2015 that provided insight about how satisfied residents were with existing services and facilities and what the community desires in the future. The recommended actions being offered in the 2040 Plan reflect the results of the public input received during a community survey, public meetings and from web based questionnaires. This includes the following:  Improve recreational facilities/parks/trail facilities  Create additional larger community parks  Trails are important  Develop a wide variety of parks  Develop a wide variety of recreational programs  Community values the open space and natural beauty of the area Guidance for Implementing the 2040 Plan The City has seen small growth in its parks and recreation system since the 2030 Plan was approved. However, the growth of the park and recreation system has not kept pace with the Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Draft 2040 Park and Recreation Master Plan - Draft 7 City’s population growth since the 2030 Plan was approved in 2008. The city has completed several studies, surveys and plans related to parks, recreation, facilities and trails since 2017. Studies that have been completed include the Recreational Facility Needs Study, Community Center Feasibility Study, a Community Center Facility Site Plan Study, Community Attitude and Interest Citizen Survey and Aquatic Feasibility Study. A summary of the highest priorities for parks and recreation based on the information collected from the public studies, community surveys and during public meetings are identified below. It will be important for the City to continue on an annual basis to review these priorities and modify these priorities as needed. 1. Develop a park and open space system that includes active and athletic spaces. 2. Develop a park and open space system that includes natural areas and environmentally sensitive areas for passive and un-programmed spaces. 3. Expand the city’s trail and sidewalk system, including adding regional trails that are safe and provide connections between schools, parks, neighborhoods, commercial areas, open space/natural areas, other communities and regional parks. 4. Develop a long-term financial plan for the development and redevelopment of parks, open space and trails. 5. Re-develop Rambling River Park. 6. Develop maintenance standards for parks. 7. Develop maintenance standards for recreational facilities. 8. Increase marketing of parks and recreation (recreational programs, parks, open space, trails and recreational facilities) to the community. 9. Complete the development of Develop approved master plans for remaining all city parks. 10. Construct new indoor recreational facilities when it may not be financially feasible or structurally possible to make improvements to existing r ecreational facilities. such as the Schmitz-Maki Arena, Outdoor Pool and the Rambling River Center. 11. Work with adjacent cities, townships and Dakota County to develop an interconnected regional trail system providing connections to regional parks. 12. Acquire land in a manner that maximizes the size of parks when possible 13. Explore opportunities to expand youth, teen, adaptive, adult and senior programs including possible partnerships with other organizations or governmental agencies Farmington 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Draft 2040 Park and Recreation Master Plan - Draft 8 14. Look for opportunities to extend facility hours when possible. 15. Look for opportunities for expanding community gathering spaces and events. 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:F o o t G olf C o urse P artners hip D AT E:No vember 8, 2017 B AC KG R OUN D C ity staff was c ontac ted b y F armington S c ho o l Dis trict (S c hool Dis tric t) build ings and gro und s staff abo ut the S c hool Dis tric t's interest in c o nstruc ting a fo o t golf cours e on R iverview Elementary S cho o l and Levi Do d ge Middle S c hool p ro p erties . P rimarily it reached out to the c ity bec aus e, while it wanted to build a nine ho le c o urs e, it d id no t have eno ugh s p ac e on thes e two properties to d o s o. Bec ause o f this, the s chool d is tric t reached o ut to s ee if the city would b e interes ted in partnering o n the c ours e by c o nstruc ting a few holes o n a p o rtion of R amb ling R iver P ark that ab uts R iverview Elementary S cho o l and Levi Dodge Middle S chool in o rd er to c reate a nine hole foot go lf c o urse. S inc e this is a relatively new s p o rt that is emerging, includ ed in yo ur p acket are s o me pho tos s howing play o n a foot go lf c ours e. Bas ically foot go lf is a c ombination of the popular s p o rts o f s oc cer and golf. T he game is played with a regular s o cc er ball (or s imilar s ize b all) at a golf cours e o n s hortened holes and the p layers kic k the b all into a 21-inch diameter c up . T he rules for fo o t golf largely c orres pond to the rules of golf. Includ ed in your meeting pac ket is a map s ho wing the general lo catio n o f where the holes could possibly b e cons tructed in R amb ling R iver P ark. T he S c hool Dis tric t is c urrently developing a design concept of how the c o urse co uld b e c o nstruc ted o n the S c ho o l Dis trict and c ity properties . W hen the design concept is finished , it will be b ro ught bac k to the C ommis s io n fo r review and ap p ro val. Ad d itionally onc e the c o urse is designed, c ity s taff will have a b etter idea of what the c o s t will b e to cons truct the ho les loc ated o n city p ro p erty. T his c o s t will b e shared with C o mmis s io n memb ers at the s ame time the design c o nc ep t is presented. S taff memb ers feel that the ho les on c ity p ro p erty c o uld b e cons tructed b y p ark maintenance s taff members and material costs will be minimal and c o uld b e paid from the park maintenanc e annual o p erating b udget. W hile there is no d es ign c o nc ep t currently develo p ed , the C ommission is being as ked to d is cus s the p ro p o s ed partners hip with the S c hool Dis tric t on a fo o t golf cours e and then p ro vide d irectio n to s taff about mo ving fo rward with the fo o t golf cours e partners hip. AT TAC HMENT S : Type Desc rip tion Backup Material Foot Golf Photos Backup Material Rambling River Park Foot Golf Course Possible Location Map Rambling River Park Parcel Locations for Foot Golf Course Property Information Octo ber 31, 2017 0 450 900225 ft 0 130 26065 m 1:4,800 Disclaimer: Map and parcel data are believed to be accurate, but accuracy is not guaranteed. This is not a legal document and should not be substituted for a title search,appraisal, survey, or for zoning verification. 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:2017 Annual Work P lan R eview D AT E:No vember 8, 2017 B AC KG R OUN D T he 2017 Wo rk P lan is attac hed and has b een up d ated to s how items that have been c o mp leted, or are in the p ro cess o f being c o mp leted s inc e the las t C ommis s ion meeting and are s ho wn in bold red . Items that have b een completed entirely are sho wn in bold blac k. C ommission members s ho uld come to the meeting to review the wo rk p lan, identify any further items c o mp leted and then d is cus s o ther wo rk p lan items it would like to work o n fo r future meetings . AT TAC HMENT S : Type Desc rip tion Backup Material 2017 Annual Work Plan Update FARMINGTON PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2017 WORK PLAN Goal #1: Meet with the City Council at least once in 2017. 1. By April 1, the Commission will have identified a date to meet with the City Council in a work session setting and will identify possible agenda topics for discussion during the meeting. Status: Completed. The Commission identified August 9, 2017 as a possible date to have a parks and facilities tour with the City Council and the City Council is planning to attend the tour . 2. By June 1, develop and recommend to City Council a long-term funding plan for park improvement fund. Status: Completed. 3. By October 1, the Commission will have had a work session with the City Council and discussed during the workshop the long term funding plan for the park improvement fund and any other agenda topics identified. Status: Completed. The Commission conducted a park and facilities tour with the City Council on August 9, 2017, but did not hold a formal work session during this time to discuss a long term funding plan for the park improvement fund. The City Council has included funding for the park improvement fund in the 2018 preliminary budget. Goal #2: Develop and prioritize a list of parks, trails and recreational facilities improvement projects to be completed in 2018. 1. By April 1, the Commission will have discussed and identified a list of 2018 improvement projects to be completed in park, trails and recreational facilities. Status: Completed. The Commission discussed at its April 12 meeting a list of possible projects for the next five years along with a long term financial plan for the Park Improvement Fund. 2. By May 1, the Commission will have discussed and identify possible funding sources for the 2018 improvement projects. Status: Completed. Approved a five year CIP plan for the Park Improvement Fund showing projects to be completed in the next five years if funding in the Park Improvement fund is sufficient to complete the projects. 3. By September 1, the Commission will have met with the City Council to discuss the 2018 improvement projects and how the project(s) may be funded. Status: Completed. During the parks and facilities tour, the Commission and City Council toured Prairie Pines Park and talked about the plan to do grading and site improvements in 2018 and then make some or all of the capital improvements in 2019, if funding allows this to happen. 4. By September 15, at least one of the projects recommended for funding in 2018 will be included in the approved 2018 preliminary budget. Status: Completed. Funding for grading and site improvements in Prairie Pines Park was approved as part of the 2018 preliminary budget being approved by the City Council at its September 5, 2017 meeting. Goal #3: Continue to build and strengthen relationships with Empire Township’s Park and Recreation Commission (ETPRC). 1. By April 1, discuss and determine a date to have a joint meeting with ETPRC. Status: Completed. At the April 12 meeting the Commission reviewed and selected two possible dates in September to have a tour of township and city parks, facilities and trails with the ETPRC. Staff will follow up to see if the ETPRC is interested in doing the tour on one of the two dates selected. 2. By June 1, a date will have been set to have a joint meeting with ETPRC. Status: Completed. The ETPRC approved having a parks tour with the Commission on Monday, September 11, 2017 3. By August 1, discuss and formulate a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda with ETPRC. Status: Completed. A tour of parks and facilities has been approved, which will serve as discussion topics during the meeting in September. 4. By October 1, a meeting will have been held with ETPRC. Status: Completed. A park and facilities tour occurred on September 11, 2017 that included touring both Empire Township and city of Farmington parks and facilities. Goal #4: Participate in the process of making improvements in Prairieview Park. 1. By January 11, the Commission will have approved the improvements to be completed. Status: Completed. Improvements identified included adding new playground equipment, constructing a shelter, and constructing a basketball court. 2. By March 1, the RFP specifications for new playground equipment, a new picnic shelter and a basketball court will have been reviewed and approved. Status: Completed. RFP was reviewed and mailed to installation contractors and vendors. 3. By April 15, the Commission will have reviewed playground equipment, picnic shelter and basketball court proposals and made a recommendation to the City Council on the purchase and construction of these improvements. Status: Completed. Commission reviewed and submitted recommendations for playground equipment and park shelter to the City Council. 4. By May 15, the City Council will have approved the purchase and labor for the construction of the improvements. Status: Completed. City Council approved playground equipment and park shelter purchase and labor at its March 20 meeting. 5. By October 30, construction of improvements will be completed and a ribbon cutting will have occurred. Status: Completed. A ribbon cutting for the playground equipment occurred during the September 11, 2017 parks and facilities tour with the Empire Township Park and Recreation Commission. Goal #5: Receive periodic presentations from each of the Parks and Recreation professional staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails. 1. By March 1, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members of the Department’s 2016 Annual Report. Status: Completed. Annual report was presented at the March 8 Commission meeting. Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck and Park and Recreation Director Randy Distad presented the annual report. 2. By May 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s ice season. Status: Completed. Park and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire presented the report at the May 17, 2017 meeting. 3. By August 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first half operations of the Rambling River Center. Status: Completed. Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck presented this information at the October 4, 2017 meeting. 4. By October 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of the summer programs offered. Status: Completed. Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck presented this information at the October 4, 2017 meeting. 5. By October 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the outdoor pool season. Status: Completed. Director Distad and Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire presented this information at the October 4, 2017 meeting. 6. By November 1, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the spring turf season and summer ice season. Status: Completed. Director Distad and Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire presented this information at the October 4, 2017 meeting. 7. By November 1, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about maintenance and improvements to parks and trails. Status: Completed. Director Distad has provided monthly updates on maintenance and improvement projects completed in parks and on trails. Goal #6: Work with City staff on the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Open Space Systems Plan Update. 1. Develop an outline for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Chapter in the City’s Comprehensive Plan that can be used as the framework for the city’s 2040 comprehensive plan. Status: Completed. At the April 12 meeting, Commission reviewed the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and provided direction to staff to use the 2030 Comprehensive Plan framework during the process of creating the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. Assess and prioritize outdoor athletic field needs by May 1. 3. Update the five-year Park Improvement Fund’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to include parks that have been recently acquired and to also rotate existing parks into the five year CIP by June 1. Status: Completed. CIP was approved by the Commission at the May 17, 2017 meeting and will be incorporated into the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 4. Through the assistance of the Parks and Recreation Department staff create a five year Capital Improvement Plan for the Farmington Civic Arena and Outdoor Pool by July 1. 5. Analyze and determine possible future dedicated funding sources for parks and trail development or redevelopment by July 1. 6. Analyze and determine future direction for the city’s recreational facilities by October 1. 7. Complete Park, Recreation and Open Space Chapter by December 31. Goal #7: Participate in the master planning process for Marigold and Prairie Pines Parks 1. Work with staff and consultant to provide a public input meeting in order to receive community input on the development of the Prairie Pines park master plan by January 31. Status: Completed. Chair Dustin Johnson attended the public open house held on January 12, 2017 and there were 15 residents who attended and provided input on the initial draft master plan. Additional public input was received at the January 28, 2017 Community Expo. 2. At one of its meetings receive a presentation from staff and consultant on draft master plans for Marigold Park and Prairie Pines Park, allow public input on the draft during the meeting and then forward recommended master plans for both parks to the City Council by February 28. Status: Completed. A presentation was made on the Marigold Park and Prairie Pines Park master plans to the Commission at its February 8, 2017 meeting and a recommendation was forwarded to the City Council to approve the master plans for both parks. 3. City Council will review the recommended master plans, allow additional public input and then approve the master plans by March 31. Status: Completed. A presentation was made to the City Council at its March 6, 2017 meeting. The City Council approved both master plans after the presentations were made and additional input was given by the City Council. Goal #8: Work with Park and Recreation Department staff to explore offering a program and/or event in different parks. 1. By May 1, 2017 solicit Farmington service organizations about their interest in offering a special event and/or program in a city park in order to expand programs and events in the parks. Status: Completed. It was suggested to hold an event in North Creek Park. 2. By June 1, and after discussing possible opportunities and obstacles, determine at least one possible program and/or event that could be held in a different location in 2018 from where it is usually held. Status: Completed. A movie was held in North Creek Park on September 9, 2017, which resulted in two movies being offered in 2017 in two different neighborhood parks. 3. By December 31, staff will develop a plan and review it with the Commission about the program and/or event that will be held in a different location in 2018, so it can be advertised in the City News and Recreation Guide. Goal #9: Initiate a trail wayfinding signage program. 1. Determine and approve initial trail loop locations for signage program by January 31. Status: Completed. Review was completed at the January 11, 2017 meeting and three trail loops were discussed and approved to move forward with completing a trail signage program. 2. Work with company in the design and graphics of a trail sign that can be installed at trail heads by April 30. Status: Completed. Vacker Signs, Inc. and staff have worked through a final design and graphic concepts for the three trails loops. 3. Work with city staff on the installation of the new wayfinding signage in the locations determined in the parks by July 31. Status: Completed. Wayfinding signage was installed by park maintenance staff in Meadowview Park, Prairie Waterway and Jim Bell Park and Preserve in October 2017. 4. Hold a ribbon cutting of new trail signs by September 1. 5. Work with the Heritage Preservation Commission to incorporate wayfinding signage program for historical properties in the city by September 1. Status: Not completed. The HPC is no longer an active city Commission 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:2018 Annual Work P lan Ideas D AT E:No vember 8, 2017 B AC KG R OUN D C o mmis s io n members b egan the p ro cess of b rains to rming possible id eas and/o r to p ics to cons id er for its 2018 wo rk plan during its O cto b er 4, 2017 meeting. T he p o s s ib le ideas and /or topic s identified inc luded the following: Work with F airhill Es tate at North C reek develo p er to c reate a park mas ter p lan fo r the p ublic park and to c o ns truc t imp ro vements in the p ark b as ed on the mas ter p lan Explore c o mmunicatio n o p tions for pub lic izing events and p ro grams inc lud ing reviewing the city’s communic atio n p o licy Meet with the C ity C o uncil o nc e to dis c us s park and rec reation related topic s Determine and recommend park impro vements to complete in 2019 in P rairie P ines and Marigo ld P ark bas ed o n available fund ing F inish p ark and recreatio n chap ter for the 2040 C o mp rehens ive P lan R eview c urrent partnership s that parks and recreatio n has with lo cal bus ines s es and o rganizations T he C ommiss io n may als o want to c o nsider c arrying o ver items not c o mpleted in the 2017 wo rk p lan to the 2018 wo rk plan. In the p as t, the Dec emb er meeting has been s p ent refining a d raft work plan with final ap p ro val o f the work p lan o cc urring in January. C ommission memb ers are as ked to come to the meeting with p o s s ib le items that could be inc lud ed in the C o mmis s io n’s 2018 work plan. If ad d itional wo rk plan items are id entified at the No vember 8 meeting, then s taff can begin to prepare an early d raft o f the 2018 work plan for the Dec ember 13 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:Board and C o mmis s ion Ap p reciatio n R eceptio n D AT E:No vember 8, 2017 B AC KG R OUN D T he C ity C ounc il will be hosting a reception for all board and commission memb ers on Wed nesday, No vember 29, 2017 fro m 6:30-8:00 p .m. at the Bo urbon Butcher restaurant in F armingto n. T he rec ep tion is b eing held to thank all b o ard and c o mmis s ion members who vo lunteer their time to s erve the c ity in this capac ity. T his item is on the agend a so C ommis s ion members may d is cus s this rec ep tion. 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 R o und tab le F ormat D AT E:No vember 8, 2017 B AC KG R OUN D T he R oundtable p o rtion of the agenda allo ws C ommis sion members to s hare info rmation, make anno uncements or as k q uestio ns o f staff abo ut items no t o n the agenda. T his item is for informatio nal p urposes o nly and no fo rmal dec is io ns can b e made d uring the C ommissio n's ro und table. 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:P ro jects and Informational Items D AT E:No vember 8, 2017 B AC KG R OUN D S taff will p rovid e info rmation at the meeting to C ommission members ab out the following items : P ro jects c ompleted F armingto n Travel Baseball Assoc iatio n meeting P ilo t Kno b R oad trail connec tion 2018 budget update 2018 fees and c harges up d ate 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:December 13, 2017 Meeting F ormat and Draft Agenda Items D AT E:No vember 8, 2017 B AC KG R OUN D T he following are pos s ible topic s for the C o mmis s io n to cons id er for its Dec emb er 13, 2017 meeting agend a: 2017 work plan review 2018 wo rk p lan d raft 2040 C o mp rehens ive P lan F armingto n Travel Baseball Assoc iatio n p ro p o s al C o mmis s io n members s hould c o me prepared to identify other items fo r the meeting agenda. In additio n to dis c us s ing agend a items , p as t trad ition for the Dec emb er meeting has b een to have C ommis s io n memb ers and staff eac h bring a food item to s hare d uring the meeting. A disc ussion s hould oc cur ab o ut whether o r no t to continue this traditio n. If the trad ition is c o ntinued , then memb ers and s taff can identify a food item each person will b ring to share during the Dec emb er meeting.