HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.10.23 Parks and Rec Packet
Meeting Location:
Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
7:00 PM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
3.1. Approve April 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Agenda Item: Approve April 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes - Pdf
3 - 7
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Public Comments
Agenda Item: Public Comments - Pdf
8
4.2. Rambling River Park Master Plan
Agenda Item: Rambling River Park Master Plan - Pdf
9 - 16
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. 2024 – 2028 Park Improvement Fund CIP
Agenda Item: 2024 – 2028 Park Improvement Fund CIP - Pdf
17 - 27
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Review 2023 Work Plan Progress
Agenda Item: Review 2023 Work Plan Progress - Pdf
28 - 32
7. COMMISSION ROUNDTABLE
7.1. Round Table Format
Agenda Item: Round Table Format - Pdf
33
8. STAFF REPORT/UPDATES
8.1. Informational Updates
Agenda Item: Informational Updates - Pdf
34
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9. MEETING AGENDA TOPICS
9.1. Possible Items for June 14, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Agenda Item: Possible Items for June 14, 2023 Meeting Agenda - Pdf
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10. ADJOURN
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Approve April 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10 2023
INTRODUCTION:
Attached are the draft minutes from the parks and recreation commission’s April 12, 2023 meeting.
Commission members are asked to review the minutes and provide any corrections or additions
that are needed at the meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
April 12, 2023 PRC meeting minutes
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Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes from the April 12, 2023 Regular Meeting
Members Present: Katharine Caron, Ashley Crabtree, Katie Putt, Megan Merricks, and David McMillen
Members Absent:
Other’s Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid and Finance Director Chris Regis
I. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Putt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present.
II. Approval of April 12, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Moved by McMillen and seconded by Caron to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF).
Motion carried.
III. Approval of March 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by McMillen and seconded by Crabtree to approve the meeting minutes with no revisions. APIF.
Motion carried.
IV. Presentations
A. Public Comments
There were no public comments shared at the meeting.
B. City Budget and Funding Sources Presentation
Finance Director Regis did a presentation on the city’s budget including fund types and revenue
sources and expenditures.
V. Business Items
A. Parks and Recreation Commission Group Photo
A group photo of the commission was taken in council chambers. The photo will be used for
public purposes including on the city’s website and in the parks and recreation department’s
annual report.
B. Fall Food Truck Event with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission
Director Omlid provided an update that the City of Empire Parks and Recreation Commission
discussed and approved the date of September 8, 2023 for the fall food truck event at Stelzel
Ball Fields. Commission member Crabtree volunteered to contact the food trucks again for the
fall. Moved by Merricks and seconded by Caron to hold the fall food truck event September 8,
2023 in Empire at Stelzel Ball Fields and for Commission Member Crabtree to contact food
trucks to see if they are interested in participating. APIF. Motion carried.
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VI. Discussion Items
A. Review City Property Naming Policy
The commission reviewed the city property naming policy in the event there are
opportunities for naming amenities after donors for the Rambling River Park Improvements.
Chair Putt remembered the discussion from the Sunny Hills Park naming process regarding
eliminating a step in the naming process. From the City Property Naming Policy: “2. Once a
list of possible names is compiled, the PRC will narrow the list of possible names (the RRCAB
will narrow names associated with the Rambling River Center and will forward the narrowed
list to PRC) to no more than five but no less than three possible names. 3. At the next
regularly scheduled meeting of PRC will select a name for the city property and make a
recommendation to the City Council to officially approve the name.” The discussion was to
narrow and select a name in the same meeting. Director Omlid will refer to the minutes to
see what the discussion was.
B. Review Joint Work Session with City Council and Planning Commission
The commission reviewed the joint work session with city council and the planning
commission on park dedication. Commission thought HKGi presented the park dedication
information well and had a better understanding of the topic after the meeting. The work
session went off topic at times. Commission discussed the city can’t afford to keep putting
in new parks and/or to replace amenities and should look to develop more community
parks.
C. Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan & Park System Analysis
Commission reviewed the draft report of the Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan and
Park System Analysis. There was discussion regarding adding specific amenities to the park
system. The commission referenced Antlers Park in Lakeville and having larger shelters or
shade structures to host big events or picnics. Adding Wi-Fi to the park system is going to
be a game changer and an asset for park visitors.
D. Review 2023 Work Plan Progress
Chair Putt reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives of the 2023 work plan.
VII. Commission Roundtable
Crabtree: Asked about golf lessons not being offered this summer at Southern Hills Golf Course.
Director Omlid mentioned Southern Hills currently does not have a golf pro on staff to teach the lessons.
Staff reached out to Fountain Valley Golf Course to see if they wanted to partner on golf lessons, but
didn’t receive a response from them. Didn’t know about Parents Night Out program that was offered in
the spring. Director Omlid mentioned it will be offered again this summer and will do a better job of
promoting.
Caron: Didn’t have anything to share.
Putt: Mentioned the registration website wasn’t user friendly and difficult to navigate. Director Omlid
said the city will be migrating to a new recreation management software in fall 2023.
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McMillen: Didn’t have anything to share.
Merricks: Didn’t have anything to share.
VIII. Staff Report/Updates
Director Omlid provided information on the following:
A. Farmington Currents Summer Edition
The summer edition of the Farmington Currents was delivered to homes last weekend and most
residents should have received it by now.
B. North Creek Greenway Trail Project
The North Creek Greenway Trail Project is anticipated to be authorized and advertise for bids in
April, awarding a contract in May, construction to begin in June or July, and completion in 2024.
C. Arena and Parks Maintenance Worker
The current Arena and Parks Maintenance Work is retiring April 28. A new Arena and Parks
Maintenance Worker was hired with city council to approve his appointment at their April 17
meeting.
D. Rambling River Park Master Plan
The kick-off meeting for the Rambling River Park master plan was last week. City staff met with
HKGi and then walked the park. Stakeholder meetings are next week. The first phase of public
input and engagement includes a brief online questionnaire and a social pinpoint map.
E. Removal of Emerald Ash Borer Infested Trees in Parks
Staff recently removed Emerald Ash Borer infested trees at Pine Knoll Park. A message was
posted on Facebook letting residents know a section of the trail was going to be closed. Staff
will let the commission know in advance in the event you receive questions.
F. Economic Development Initiative – Community Project Funding
Congresswoman Angie Craig and Senator Tina Smith visited the Rambling River Center last week
as part of the Congressionally Directed Funding award. They each said a few words and then
toured the facility. There were several Rambling River Center members, city council, planning
and parks and recreation commission members, and city staff in attendance to thank
Congresswoman Craig and Senator Smith.
G. Rambling River Center Raffle Fundraiser with Farmington Rotary
The Rambling River Center (RRC) is partnering with the Farmington Rotary on a raffle fundraiser.
Three hundred raffle tickets will be sold at $52 each. There will be weekly drawings for $100 for
52 weeks and quarterly drawings for $250. The proceeds after expenses will be split 50/50
between the RRC and Rotary.
IX. Meeting Agenda Topics
The following items were tentatively identified by the commission for its May 10, 2023 meeting agenda:
1.
X. Adjournment
Moved by Crabtree and seconded by Merricks to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Kellee Omlid
Parks & Recreation Director and Recording Secretary
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Public Comments
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10 2023
INTRODUCTION:
This agenda item allows the public to speak to commission members about any item that is not on
the agenda. When speaking to the commission it must be in a respectful and non -threatening
manner.
Anyone wishing to provide public comments m ust provide their name and address for the record.
Public comments shall not exceed five minutes.
The commission will not respond to the comments and a formal written response will be sent prior
to the next commission meeting to the person who made the public comments. Under no
circumstances will any formal action be taken on the public comments that are provided to the
commission.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Rambling River Park Master Plan
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10 2023
INTRODUCTION:
City council, at its March 6, 2023 meeting, approved an agreement with Hoisington Koegler Group
Inc. (HKGi) to update the park master plan for Rambling River Park.
The kick-off meeting for the project was held in early April with several staff representing parks and
recreation, administration, engineering, and planning. The meeting included a walking tour of the
park and trails. Meetings with stakeholders including Dakota County, Farmington Area Veteran’s
Memorial Committee, Farmington School District, Farmington Baseball Association, Farmington
Girls Fastpitch Association, and skateboard community were held in mid-April.
The first phase of public input via online methods, brief survey questionnaire and soc ial pinpoint
map, started April 11 and closes May 7. Residents, park users, user groups, and visitors were
encouraged to take the survey and provide comments on the social pinpoint map.
Gabrielle Grinde from HKGi will be attending the meeting to (1) review the project schedule, (2)
provide a summary of input received so far, (3) review issues and opportunities map, and (4)
discuss next steps. Included in the packet is a memo from HKGi regarding the park master plan for
Rambling River Park.
Commission members are asked to listen to the presentation, ask any questions they have, and
provide feedback.
ATTACHMENTS:
HKGi Memo 5.10.23
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Creating Places that Enrich People’s Lives
To: City of Farmington Parks & Recreation Commission
From: Gabrielle Grinde, HKGi
Regarding: City of Farmington Rambling River Park Master Plan
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
May 10, 2023
The Rambling River Park master planning process began in March, and we are almost halfway through our
project work plan. City staff and consultants kicked off the project with a meeting and site tour in April. We
observed high water throughout the park as well as trails and facilities that are in need of updates. The park is a
well-established community recreation area serving a wide variety of park users, and our public survey
responses have identified trail improvements, restroom improvements, and new play equipment as the top
priorities for park investment. As of May 4, the survey has had almost 500 responses.
Stakeholder meetings were held with the following organizations:
1. Dakota County Office of Planning
2. Farmington Area Veterans Memorial Committee
3. Farmington School District
4. Farmington Baseball & Softball Associations
5. Members of the Farmington skateboard and scooter community (youth and parents)
6. City of Rosemount Parks Director (Dan Schultz) regarding Rosemount’s skatepark
7. Vermillion River Watershed JPO
8. MN Department of Natural Resources – Hydrology
A summary of highlights from the stakeholder meeting input will be presented at the meeting.
Project Schedule:
Task Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
1: Project Kick Off and
Organization
2: Stakeholder
Engagement
3: Develop Park Concept
Plans
4: Develop Master Plan &
Implementation Plan
Kick off meeting
Public survey timeline & Stakeholder meetings
Public event
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
City Council meeting
MEMORANDUM
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Farmington Rambling River Park Master Plan – Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting– May 10, 2023
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Presentation Agenda:
1. Review project schedule and status (5-10 minutes)
2. Summary of Input received so far (20-30 minutes)
a. Stakeholder meetings
b. Survey Monkey
c. Social Pinpoint
3. Review Issues and Opportunities Map (5-10 minutes)
a. Review Preliminary concepts
4. Next Steps (5 minutes)
a. May 31 Music in the Park event – present draft concepts to the public
b. July/August meetings with Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council
Attachments:
1. Rambling River Park Public Engagement Plan
2. Rambling River Park Master Plan Input Flyer
3. Rambling River Park Existing Conditions Map
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Creating Places that Enrich People’s Lives
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
Rambling River Master Plan
UPDATED 05.05.2023
Purpose & Goals of Engagement
The City of Farmington staff and park planning consultants (HKGi staff) will work together to reach out and
solicit input from the public and important stakeholders. The objectives of the engagement process
include:
Provide project information to the public, especially residents of Farmington
Solicit and obtain feedback from the public and stakeholders regarding existing issues with the park
and for features to include in park improvements
Engage the public and stakeholders to comment on priorities for implementation
Discover potential partners that may be involved with project implementation or programming
Audiences
Those people that should be engaged during the project include:
Audience Notes / Level of Engagement
Farmington residents and taxpayers Inform, Solicit input through surveys
Veterans group Consulting meeting
School District Consulting meeting
Baseball and softball organizations Consulting meeting
Skateboard community Consulting meeting
Dakota County – Office of Planning Consulting meeting with John Mertens and Kurt
Chatfield
Vermillion River Watershed JPO Consulting meeting with Travis Thiel
MN DNR Consulting meeting with Taylor Huinker
Seniors Outreach
Youth Outreach
Parks and Recreation Commission Two meetings
City Council One presentation meeting
City staff (Parks, Planning, Administration) Ongoing project management
Police and Fire departments
Public Engagement Plan
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Rambling River Master Plan – Public Engagement Plan – 2023
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Project Management Team
The Project Management Team is made up of planning consultants and City staff members that will
provide essential background information and key input related to the master plan process.
The Project Management Team will meet periodically during the process, as needed.
Name Role
Kellee Omlid* Parks and Recreation Director
Tony Wippler Planning Manager
John Powell Public Works Director / City Engineer
Jeremy Pire Parks & Facilities Supervisor
Dan Schmitt Parks Maintenance Worker
Austin Holm Parks Maintenance Worker
Emilee Shearer Recreation Supervisor
Lynn Gorski City Administrator
Gabrielle Grinde HKGi
Jordan Hedlund HKGi
*Project Manager
Targeted Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholders will be invited to meetings to review and discuss the park and issues and opportunities.
Meeting Date
Dakota County Office of Planning Monday, April 17, 2023
Farmington Area Veterans Memorial Committee Monday, April 17, 2023
Farmington School District Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Baseball association Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Softball association Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Skateboard community Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Parks & Recreation Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting #1 Wednesday, May 10, 2023 7:00pm
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting #2 Wednesday, July 12, 2023
City Council
Meeting #1: August 7 or August 21, 2023
Present Draft Master Plan Concept and Implementation Recommendations
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Rambling River Master Plan – Public Engagement Plan – 2023
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General Public Outreach & Engagement
Promotion Materials / Media
The promotional materials are used to alert the general public and stakeholders of the project, provide
general information, and ask them to engage in the process. Several different types of materials and media
may be utilized:
Project
Website
General project information may be posted on the city’s website on the parks page or a
special project page. This information could include an overview of the planning
process, milestones, and links to engagement opportunities.
Press
Release
If desired, HKGi will provide text for press releases twice during the project process,
ahead of public engagement phases. City staff will be responsible for sending to local
media outlets.
Social Media City staff may use existing social media channels to provide project updates and links to
engagement opportunities.
Email blasts HKGi will provide content (text and/or images) for city staff to send out to email lists,
such as city residents and stakeholders.
Yard signs/
Flyers/
Postcards
HKGi will design yard signs and/or postcards to hand out or post for public information.
In-Person Engagement
Rambling River Park Music in the Park May 31, 2023, 6:00-8:00pm
A table/booth will be set up in the park with boards that provides information about the project and
process, displays the draft park concept plans, and solicits input on priorities.
Online Engagement
Phase 1 Online Engagement: April, 2023—Set to close on May 7, 2023
Survey Questions: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RamblingRiver2023
The survey should only take about 6 minutes to complete.
Interactive Map: https://hkgi.mysocialpinpoint.com/farmington-rambling-river-park-master-plan
Phase 2 Online Engagement: ~May/June, 2023
There will be a brief online survey that presents the draft concepts and information that will be presented
at Music in the Park and asks for feedback.
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Provide your input
Rambling River Park
Master Plan Survey!
The City of Farmington is developing a long-range master plan for
Rambling River Park. The city is interested in learning how residents
and visitors use and experience Rambling River Park today and
what desires they have for future investments in the park.
This master plan will identify a list of priority improvement projects
to be implemented over the next several years, and a budget for
improvements has yet to be determined. Please help the city plan
by providing your comments!
The master planning process is expected to be complete in September of 2023. Stay up to
date on the project process by checking the city’s website: https://www.farmingtonmn.gov/
Use the QR code
to access the Survey
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RamblingRiver2023
Interactive Map Link: https://hkgi.mysocialpinpoint.com/farmington-rambling-river-park-master-plan
ON
THE
Or go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RamblingRiver2023
The survey should only take about 6 minutes to complete.
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LEGENDSITE ANALYSIS QUESTIONS
RAMBLING RIVER PARK: EXISTING CONDITIONS
~50 Parking
Stalls
EXISTING TRAILS
PROPOSED TRAILS FROM 2009
MASTER PLAN
SIDEWALKS
VERMILLION RIVER
VEHICLE ACCESS
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
BRIDGE
• Which trails are the worst condition? Do they all need to be replaced? Does the Vermillion River flood out trails in certain places?
• Where are potential locations for new trails and trail access?
• Shelter replacement and/or new shelter:
- New location or moved?
- Consolidate shelter and restrooms in park?
- Similar size shelter? Smaller vs larger? Same style?
• What updates to Feely Fields area are needed?
• Does the existing parking capacity meet demand? Does Kuchera Entrance need parking?
• Is crossing Highway 50 a safety issue for pedestrians/bicyclists/vehicles?
• Where is vandalism most prevalent?1. Pedestrian Crossing Under Rail
2. (2) Ice Rinks with Warming House
3. Park Facility Storage
4. (2) Stall Restroom Building
5. 50’x30’ Open Air Shelter
6. Playground 12,000 sqft
7. (2) Tennis Courts
8. Veterans Memorial
9. (3) Ball Fields at Feely
10. Schmitz-Maki Arena
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: 2024 – 2028 Park Improvement Fund CIP
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10 2023
INTRODUCTION:
One of the goals commission has in its 2023 work plan is to recommend to the city council a five -
year (2024-2028) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Park Improvement Fund.
Included in the packet is draft 2024-2028 Park Improvement Fund CIP projects. The five-year CIP
is annually included in the approved final budget. The CIP expenses and revenues are estimated
numbers based on project costs based on recommended park improvements and identified
revenue sources over the next five years. The identified annual revenue sources and amounts are
Liquor Store Transfers and Farm Leases of $125,000 and $8,500 respectively.
The draft 2024-2028 CIP shows the city parks that should receive improvements over the next five
years. As discussed previously, identifying a long-term funding source for replacements and new
investments is critical. The unrestricted balance of the Park Improvement Fund at 12/31/22 was
$617,002. Unrestricted funds are monies in the Park Improvement Fund that are not attached to
any specific park or improvement. Staff didn’t include using Park Improvement Funds for Rambling
River Park improvements. Please note this is draft and Park Improvement Funds might need to be
used on Rambling River Park.
Beginning in 2023, the city was to start the next round of reviewing parks for redevelopment based
on a 20-year replacement schedule. Meadowview Park was the first as improvements were last
made in 2003. However, the castle playground at Rambling River Park was to be moved to
Meadowview Park when new play equipment was purchased and installed at Rambling R iver Park.
Distad Park, Farmington Preserve Park, and Hill Dee Park all would be due for new playground
equipment in 2028 based on the 20 -year replacement schedule. Staff pushed replacement of
playground equipment by one or two years to try spread the ex penditures out. A discussion should
occur to better understand commission’s thoughts on the strategy of reviewing parks for
redevelopment based on a 20-year replacement schedule.
The Commission should review the draft CIP prior to the meeting. Then d uring the meeting there
should be discussion about any revisions the commission feels should be made to the plan. Once
the commission is comfortable with the plan, it should approve the recommended plan so it can be
included in the park and recreation’s 2024 requested budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Capital Improvement Projects
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Farmington, Minnesota Contact Parks & Recreation Director
FY '24 FY '28thru Department Parks and Recreation
Description
Rambling River Park is a community park which includes four projects that act as the "Gateway" to the downtown core of the city. The park is
both sides of the Vermillion River stretching from Riverview Elementary School in the north to the Schmitz-Maki Arena to the south. The actual
park with amenities is just south of Dodge Middle School and north of Elm Street. Feely Fields is the area of Rambling River Park just north of
the Schmitz-Maki Arena and Kuchera's entrance is near the east end of the park at the corner of 4th Street and Willow Street. Rambling River
Park totals approximately 100 acres of park and open space area.
Project #PR-24-002
Justification
Rambling River Park is the most heavily used park in the city and a main destination for both residents and visitors. The park hasn't had major
investments in several years, playground equipment was removed in fall 2021 due to failing playground safety inspection, and the tennis courts are
in disrepair. Based on the development of an updated master plan for Rambling River Park, improvements should be made accordingly.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 years
Project Name Rambling River Park Category Recreation and Open Space
Type Park Improvements
Total Project Cost:$4,638,000
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Expenditures
773,000773,000Planning/Design
3,000,0003,000,000Construction
400,000400,000Playground Equipment
350,000350,000Courts
100,000100,000Shelters
15,00015,000Park Signage
4,638,000 4,638,000Total
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Funding Sources
400,000400,000County Funds
100,000100,000Donations
400,000400,000Federal Funding
3,388,0003,388,000G.O. Bonds
350,000350,000Grants
4,638,000 4,638,000Total
Produced Using the Plan-It CIP Software
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Farmington, Minnesota Contact Parks & Recreation Director
FY '24 FY '28thru Department Parks and Recreation
Description
Tamarack Park is a neighborhood park located at 895 Cantata Ave. This 4.5 acre park was developed in 2004 and the amenitites include
playground equipment, shelter, full size basketball court, baseball field, and green space.
Project #PR-25-003
Justification
The playground equipment was installed in 2004 making it 20 years old. Twenty years is the estimated life cycle of playground equipment. The
city rebranded the logo in 2019, so the park sign needs to be replaced. Repair and resurfacing of the basketball court last happened in 2016 and
should be done every 10 years to maintain the bitumious surface.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 years
Project Name Tamarack Park Category Recreation and Open Space
Type Park Improvements
Total Project Cost:$115,000
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Expenditures
100,000100,000Playground Equipment
10,00010,000Courts
5,0005,000Park Signage
105,000 10,000 115,000Total
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Funding Sources
115,000105,000 10,000Park Improvement Fund
105,000 10,000 115,000Total
Produced Using the Plan-It CIP Software
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Farmington, Minnesota Contact Parks & Recreation Director
FY '24 FY '28thru Department Parks and Recreation
Description
Jim Bell Park and Preserve is a neighborhood park located at 4650 189th St. W. This 3.9 acre park was developed in 2006 and the amenitites
include playground equipment, shelter, full size basketball court, sand volleyball court, and green space.
Project #PR-26-004
Justification
The playground equipment was installed in 2006 making it 20 years old. Twenty years is the estimated life cycle of playground equipment. The
city rebranded the logo in 2019, so the park signs needs to be replaced. Repair and resurfacing of the basketball court last happened in 2017 and
should be done every 10 years to maintain the bitumious surface.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life
Project Name Jim Bell Park and Preserve Neighborhood Park Category Recreation and Open Space
Type Park Improvements
Total Project Cost:$120,000
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Expenditures
100,000100,000Playground Equipment
10,00010,000Courts
10,00010,000Park Signage
110,000 10,000 120,000Total
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Funding Sources
120,000110,000 10,000Park Improvement Fund
110,000 10,000 120,000Total
Produced Using the Plan-It CIP Software
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Farmington, Minnesota Contact Parks & Recreation Director
FY '24 FY '28thru Department Parks and Recreation
Description
Evergreen Knoll Park is a neighborhood park located at 626 Heritage Way. This 4.5 acre park was developed in 1968 and the amenitites include
playground equipment, shelter, full size basketball court, sand volleyball courts, and green space.
Project #PR-26-005
Justification
The playground equipment was installed in 2006 making it 20 years old. Twenty years is the estimated life cycle of playground equipment. The
city rebranded the logo in 2019, so the park sign needs to be replaced. Repair and resurfacing of the basketball court last happened in 2018 and
should be done every 10 years to maintain the bitumious surface. The parking lot needs to be reconstructed.
This park has been identified as a priority due to it being at the southern entrance to the city. It has a large shelter for gathering and if given
funding to complete the master plan, can once again be one of the city's premier parks with water play and permanent restrooms.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 years
Project Name Evergreen Knoll Park Category Recreation and Open Space
Type Park Improvements
Total Project Cost:$115,000
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Expenditures
100,000100,000Playground Equipment
10,00010,000Courts
5,0005,000Park Signage
105,000 10,000 115,000Total
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Funding Sources
115,000105,000 10,000Park Improvement Fund
105,000 10,000 115,000Total
Produced Using the Plan-It CIP Software
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Farmington, Minnesota Contact Parks & Recreation Director
FY '24 FY '28thru Department Parks and Recreation
Description
Daisy Knoll Park is a neighborhood park located at 18640 Esquire Way. This 27.7 acre park includes playground equipment, shelter, half-court
basketball, and ballfield.
Project #PR-27-007
Justification
The playground equipment was installed in 2007 making it 20 years old. Twenty years is the estimated life cycle of playground equipment. The
city rebranded the logo in 2019, so the park signs needs to be replaced. As the basketball court is only half a court and within an area of three
overlapping service areas with full size courts, this court should be considered for removal.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 years
Project Name Daisy Knoll Park Category Recreation and Open Space
Type Park Improvements
Total Project Cost:$105,000
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Expenditures
100,000100,000Playground Equipment
5,0005,000Park Signage
105,000 105,000Total
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Funding Sources
105,000105,000Park Improvement Fund
105,000 105,000Total
Produced Using the Plan-It CIP Software
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Farmington, Minnesota Contact Parks & Recreation Director
FY '24 FY '28thru Department Parks and Recreation
Description
Vermillion Grove Park is a neighborhood park located at 19850 English Ave. This 45.44 acre park includes playground equipment, shelter, and
boardwalk.
Project #PR-27-012
Justification
The playground equipment was installed in 2007 making it 20 years old. Twenty years is the estimated life cycle of playground equipment. The
city rebranded the logo in 2019, so the park signs needs to be replaced.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 years
Project Name Vermillion Grove Park Category Recreation and Open Space
Type Park Improvements
Total Project Cost:$105,000
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Expenditures
100,000100,000Playground Equipment
5,0005,000Park Signage
105,000 105,000Total
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Funding Sources
105,000105,000Park Improvement Fund
105,000 105,000Total
Produced Using the Plan-It CIP Software
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Farmington, Minnesota Contact Parks & Recreation Director
FY '24 FY '28thru Department Parks and Recreation
Description
Dakota County Estates Park is a neighborhood park located at 18220 Emerald Trail. This 4.4 acre park includes playground equipment, shelter,
full size basketball court, ballfield, and green space.
Project #PR-28-006
Justification
The playground equipment was installed in 2007 making it 20 years old. Twenty years is the estimated life cycle of playground equipment. The
city rebranded the logo in 2019, so the park signs needs to be replaced. Repair and resurfacing of the basketball court last happened in 2018 and
should be done every 10 years to maintain the bitumious surface.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 years
Project Name Dakota County Estates Park Category Recreation and Open Space
Type Park Improvements
Total Project Cost:$115,000
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Expenditures
100,000100,000Playground Equipment
10,00010,000Courts
5,0005,000Park Signage
115,000 115,000Total
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Funding Sources
115,000115,000Park Improvement Fund
115,000 115,000Total
Produced Using the Plan-It CIP Software
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Farmington, Minnesota Contact Parks & Recreation Director
FY '24 FY '28thru Department Parks and Recreation
Description
Westview Acres Park is a neighborhood park located at 50 Hickory Street. This 1.8 acre park includes playground equipment, shelter, full size
basketball court, and green space.
Project #PR-28-008
Justification
The playground equipment was installed in 2007 making it 20 years old. Twenty years is the estimated life cycle of playground equipment. The
city rebranded the logo in 2019, so the park signs needs to be replaced.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 years
Project Name Westview Acres Park Category Recreation and Open Space
Type Park Improvements
Total Project Cost:$105,000
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Expenditures
100,000100,000Playground Equipment
5,0005,000Park Signage
105,000 105,000Total
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Funding Sources
105,000105,000Park Improvement Fund
105,000 105,000Total
Produced Using the Plan-It CIP Software
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Farmington, Minnesota Contact Parks & Recreation Director
FY '24 FY '28thru Department Parks and Recreation
Description
Hill Dee Park is a neighborhood park located at 5535 Upper 182nd St. This 3 acre park includes playground equipment, shelter, full size
basketball court, ballfield, and green space.
Project #PR-28-011
Justification
The playground equipment was installed in 2008 making it 20 years old. Twenty years is the estimated life cycle of playground equipment. The
city rebranded the logo in 2019, so the park signs needs to be replaced. Repair and resurfacing of the basketball court last happened in 2017 and
should be done every 10 years to maintain the bitumious surface.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 years
Project Name Hill Dee Park Category Recreation and Open Space
Type Park Improvements
Total Project Cost:$115,000
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Expenditures
10,00010,000Courts
5,0005,000Park Signage
15,000 15,000Total
TotalFY '24 FY '25 FY '26 FY '27 FY '28Funding Sources
15,00015,000Park Improvement Fund
15,000 15,000Total
Produced Using the Plan-It CIP Software
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Review 2023 Work Plan Progress
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10 2023
INTRODUCTION:
The commission’s updated 2023 work plan is included in the meeting packet. Shown in bold red
are work plan items completed either at or since the last commission meeting held on April 12,
2023. Items that are in bold black have been completed.
Commission members should be prepared to review the work plan to identify any other additional
items that have been completed and then discuss other work plan items it would like to work on at
future meetings.
ATTACHMENTS:
2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan May Updated
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FARMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
2023 WORK PLAN
Goal #1: Provide to the City Council a recommended 2024-2028 capital improvement plan for
the park improvement fund.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the Commission will have discussed and identified a preliminary list of five-year
capital improvement projects for the park improvement fund that will include a list of parks,
costs, and schedule to be completed in the years 2024 to 2028.
2. By June 1, the Commission will finalize the five-year capital improvement projects for the years
2024-2028 and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval.
3. By December 31, the improvement projects recommended for funding from 2024-2028 will be
included in the City Council’s approved 2024 final budget.
Goal #2: Participate in a parks and facilities tour with the Rambling River Center Advisory
Board and City Council.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Commission, Advisory Board and City Council will have identified a date to
have a tour.
Status: Completed. August 30 has been set for the tour.
2. By May 1, a draft list of parks and facilities to tour will be reviewed by the Commission.
3. By June 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the Commission.
4. By October 1, a parks and facilities tour will have occurred.
Goal #3: Participate in a work session with City Council.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, a date to have a work session with City Council will be identified.
Status: Completed. A work session with city council and the planning commission is
scheduled for April 3.
2. By May 1, a list of work session topic(s) will be approved by the Commission.
Status: Completed. An introduction to park dedication was identified as the work session
topic.
3. By October 1, a work session with City Council will have occurred.
Status: Completed. A work session on park dedication was held with city council and the
planning commission on April 3.
Goal #4: Participate in the process of making improvements at Flagstaff Meadows Park.
Objectives:
1. By January 1, the Commission will have reviewed and approved from the proposals submitted
a vendor to purchase and install the playground equipment and will make a recommendation to
City Council to approve the vendor selected.
Status: Completed. At their December 14, 2022 meeting, commission selected and
recommended a vendor to purchase and install the playground equipment.
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2. By February 1, City Council will have approved the purchase and installation of the new
playground equipment.
Status: Completed. City council approved the purchase and installation at their
December 19, 2022 meeting,
3. By February 1, the Commission will have reviewed and approved the shade structure designs
and colors and will make a recommendation to City Council to approve the purchase.
4. By March 1, City Council will have approved the purchase and installation of the new shade
structure.
5. By August 1, installation of the new playground equipment and shade structure will have been
completed.
6. By October 31, a ribbon cutting will have been completed for the new park.
Goal #5: Identify Bike Pedestrian Plan Priorities to Accomplish in 2023.
Objectives:
1. By March 31, the Commission will have reviewed the priorities identified in the Bike
Pedestrian Plan.
At its March 8 meeting, the commission decided to wait until the Pavement Condition Index
(PCI) survey has been completed on the trails before deciding on additional priorities to work
on in 2023.
2. By May 15, the Commission will have developed and approved a list of priorities to work on
and complete in 2023.
3. By December 31, Commission members will have worked with staff to accomplish the Bike
Pedestrian Plan priorities it identified to complete.
Goal #6: Participate in the process of making improvements at Rambling River Park.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, the Commission will have provided input on the scope of services for
completing a new master plan for Rambling River Park. City council will have approved a
consultant to develop the new master plan.
Status: Completed. The commission provided input on the master plan proposal draft at
their February 8 meeting and city council approved HKGi to update the master plan at their
March 6 meeting.
2. By March 1, the Commission will have given input on potential improvements (i.e. playground
equipment, tennis courts / pickleball courts, skate park, etc.) to be included in the master plan.
3. By June 15, a preliminary draft master plan for the park with cost estimates will be reviewed by
the Commission and feedback given to the consultant on any revisions to be made to the master
plan.
4. By August 1, a final master plan with cost estimates will have been reviewed by the
Commission and a recommendation for approval and funding forwarded to the City Council.
5. By September 1, City Council will have approved a master plan for the park.
Goal #7: Host food truck events in the spring and fall with City of Empire’s Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Objectives:
1. By January 1, the date and location for the spring food truck event will be approved.
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Status: Completed. Friday, May 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Empire Township at Stelzel Ballfields
was approved for the spring food truck event at the joint meeting on October 10, 2022.
2. By April 1, the date and location of the fall food truck event will be approved. Commission will
also have decided who will contact the food trucks to see if they are interested in participating.
Status: Completed. Friday, September 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Empire at Stelzel Ballfields was
approved for the fall food truck event at the April 12 meeting. Commissioner Crabtree will
contact the food trucks to see if they are interested in participating.
3. By May 15, Commission members will have decided who will help at what times with the spring
food truck event.
4. By May 31, the spring food truck event will have happened.
5. By September 1, Commission members will have decided who will help at what times with the
fall food truck event.
6. By September 30, the fall food truck event will have happened.
7. By October 31, the commissions will have jointly discussed and evaluated the spring and fall
food truck events.
Goal #8: Continue to build and strengthen relationships with City of Empire’s Park and
Recreation Commission (ETPRC).
Objectives:
1. By July 1, a date for the joint meeting with ETPRC will be set.
2. By August 1, discuss and formulate a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda with
ETPRC.
3. By September 1, approve a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda with ETPRC.
4. By December 1, a meeting will have been held with ETPRC.
Goal #9: Receive periodic presentations from each of the parks and recreation department’s
professional staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails and a presentation from
the Finance Director on the budget and a presentation from the Planning Manager on new
housing and business developments.
Objectives:
1. By April 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from the Finance Director
on the city’s budget and funding sources.
Status: Completed. The Finance Director presented the city’s budget and funding sources at
the April 12 meeting.
2. By May 15, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members of
the Department’s 2022 Annual Report.
Status: Completed. The annual report was presented at the March 8 meeting.
3. By June 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of
the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s winter ice season.
4. By July 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from the Planning
Manager on current and future developments.
5. By September 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first
half operations of the Rambling River Center.
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6. By October 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results
of the summer programs offered.
7. By December 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the
spring turf season and summer ice season.
8. By December 15, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about
maintenance and improvements to parks and trails.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Round Table Format
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10 2023
INTRODUCTION:
The round table agenda item allows commission members to share information or ask staff about
items not on the agenda. No formal decisions are made during this agenda item.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Informational Updates
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10 2023
INTRODUCTION:
This agenda item is an opportunity for staff to provide informational updates to commission
members. These items are informational only and no formal decision can be made during this
agenda item.
Staff will provide an update during the meeting about the following:
1. Food Truck Events with Empire Parks and Recreation Commission
2. Spruce Street Improvements
3. Akin Road Improvements
4. Park Dedication Study
5. Dew Days
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Possible Items for June 14, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10 2023
INTRODUCTION:
The following are possible topics staff has identified for commission to consider for its June 14,
2023 meeting agenda:
• Current and Future Residential and Commercial Developments
• Presentation on Schmitz-Maki Arena’s 2022-2023 Winter and Spring Seasons
• City Property Naming Policy Update
• Parks and Facilities Tour Locations
• Park Dedication Study
• Rambling River Park Master Plan
• 2023 Work Plan Review
Commission members should come prepared to identify other possible topics for the June 14, 2023
meeting agenda.
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