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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.10.25 Parks and Rec Packet Meeting Location: Farmington City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN 55024 PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, September 10, 2025 7:00 PM Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVE AGENDA 3. APPROVE MINUTES 3.1. August 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes Agenda Item: August 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes - Pdf 3 - 6 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1. Public Comments Agenda Item: Public Comments - Pdf 7 4.2. Rambling River Center Operations Report Agenda Item: Rambling River Center Operations Report - Pdf 8 - 9 5. BUSINESS ITEMS 5.1. An Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 9, of the Farmington City Code as it Relates to Park Regulations Agenda Item: An Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 9, of the Farmington City Code as it Relates to Park Regulations - Pdf 10 - 17 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6.1. Review Parks and Facilities Tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council Agenda Item: Review Parks and Facilities Tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council - Pdf 18 6.2. Westview Acres Park Playground Equipment Ribbon Cutting Agenda Item: Westview Acres Park Playground Equipment Ribbon Cutting - Pdf 19 - 20 6.3. 2025 Work Plan Progress Agenda Item: 2025 Work Plan Progress - Pdf 21 - 25 Page 1 of 28 7. COMMISSION ROUNDTABLE 7.1. Round Table Format Agenda Item: Round Table Format - Pdf 26 8. STAFF REPORT/UPDATES 8.1. Informational Updates Agenda Item: Informational Updates - Pdf 27 9. MEETING AGENDA TOPICS 9.1. Possible Items for October 8, 2025 Meeting Agenda Agenda Item: Possible Items for October 8, 2025 Meeting Agenda - Pdf 28 10. ADJOURN Page 2 of 28 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: August 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Sep 10 2025 INTRODUCTION: Attached are the draft minutes from the parks and recreation commission’s August 13, 2025 meeting. Commission members are asked to review the minutes and provide any corrections or additions that are needed at the meeting. ATTACHMENTS: August 13, 2025 PRC meeting minutes Page 3 of 28 Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes from the August 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Members Present: David McMillen, Katie Putt, and Megan Merricks Members Absent: Katharine Caron and Doug Pewowaruk Other’s Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid and Matt Carter, Executive Director, Dakota County Historical Society I. Call Meeting to Order Chair Putt called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Quorum was present. II. Approval of August 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda Moved by McMillen and seconded by Putt to move 6.3 Depot Way Arts Park Open House to 6.1 and to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. III. Approval of July 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Merricks and seconded by McMillen to approve the meeting minutes with no revisions. APIF. Motion carried. IV. Presentations A. Public Comments There were no public comments shared at the meeting. V. Business Items VI. Discussion Items A. Depot Way Arts Park Open House Matt Carter, Executive Director, Dakota County Historical Society provided an overview of what the Historical Society does, three sites (LeDuc Historic Estate, Lawshe Memorial Museum, and Sibley Historic Site) it operates for exploration, and current history panel projects they are working on for installation along trails. Matt informed commission the Historical Society has collections on the history of Farmington, how to access them, hours of operation, and potential to meet with a local Farmington historian. His recommendation was if going to include history panels in Depot Way Arts Park to have lots of graphics on them and no more than 150-200 words per sign. The Historical Society has received grant funding from the Union Pacific Foundation for concept through design development for history signage. Asked if the parks and recreation commission would be interested in a Liberty tree, plaque, or memorial bench from the Sons, Daughters, Children of the American Revolution to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Commission discussed the open house, which is September 10 from 6-7 pm in the park. Invitations to the open house will be mailed on Friday, August 22. Commission reviewed and suggested changes to the draft concept boards and thanked Chair Putt for putting them together. Page 4 of 28 B. Review Tour of City of Rosemount Parks and Recreation Facilities and Amenities Consensus was it was a good tour, time well spent, and we could take ideas from the City of Rosemount and incorporate into the city’s park system. Rosemount’s parks system includes all the amenities, have plenty of land to build on, nice nature park, and the commission appreciated the Parks and Recreation Director’s time and information he provided. C. Review Community Outreach and Engagement at National Night Out Commission thought National Night Out (NNO) was a great opportunity to meet people, fun, engaging, and appreciated the opportunity. Consensus is only beneficial to make connections in the community and to participate in NNO again next year. D. 2025 Work Plan Progress Chair Putt reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives for the 2025 Work Plan. VII. Commission Roundtable McMillen: Thanked staff for a well-done grand reopening and ribbon cutting of the Rambling River Center. Thought the center looked great. Putt: Thought the grand reopening and ribbon cutting of the Rambling River Center was nice. Caron: N/A Merricks: Asked what the schedule of maintenance for the trails are as in rough condition and most used amenity. Director Omlid mentioned the Pavement Condition Indexes (PCI) and Rambling River Park trails needing to be replaced first. Currently, we are in the design phase for replacement of these trails. Staff is looking to hire an engineering firm this fall for design and construction plans for replacement of trails in Jim Bell Park and Preserve with improvements to be completed in hopefully 2026 or potentially with the Rambling River Park trails and/or last segment of the North Creek Greenway. Pewowaruk: N/A VIII. Staff Report/Updates Director Omlid provided information on the following: A. Parks and Facilities Tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council Reminder the Parks and Facilities Tour with the Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council is Thursday, August 21 at 6 pm. We will meet at the Rambling River Center. B. DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for Skatepark Staff recently received an email from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the city’s award, additional information, and process for grant agreement execution. Staff will be meeting virtually with the Grant Specialist Coordinator from the DNR tomorrow to better understand the requirements of the grant and discuss cooperative purchasing for design and build of the skatepark. C. Smoke Free Parks Ordinance Staff recently received a draft smoke free parks ordinance from the city attorney. The Police Chief reviewed the draft ordinance and specifically provided feedback on Enforcement and Page 5 of 28 Penalties. The draft ordinance will be brought to the September parks and recreation commission for input and recommendation to city council to approve. D. Cannabis and Hemp Retail Registration Ordinance City council recently approved an ordinance establishing cannabis and hemp business regulations. The ordinance defines “public space” as “Publicly owned property and outdoor and indoor areas of a public recreation center or public park, trail, street or sidewalk including, but not limited to, a public playground, swimming pool or other recreational area, and gymnasiums. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, the Rambling River Center, Schmitz-Maki Arena and City park properties.” The ordinance states in “public spaces” “No person shall use cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products in a public space or a place of public accommodation unless the premises is an establishment, or an event licensed to permit on-site consumption of cannabis products.”. E. Roundabouts on 195th Street at Pilot Knob Road and Akin Road Public Works installed video cameras at the roundabouts on 195th Street at Pilot Knob Road and Akin Road. The video was sent to Dakota County for review to see what could be done to improve pedestrian and bicyclists safety at these two roundabouts. F. County Road 31 and County Road 74 Study Dakota County is doing a corridor study on County Road 31 from CR 50 to CR 74 (220th Street/Ash Street) and County Road 74 from CR 31 (Denmark Avenue) to Honeysuckle Lane. This includes pedestrian improvements in this corridor, which could include mid-block pedestrian crossing, trail underpass at Denmark Avenue, and trails on both sides of Denmark Avenue. Construction is expected to occur in 2027. G. E-Bikes and E-Scooters on Trails Staff from Planning, Police, and Parks and Recreation recently met to discuss e-bikes, e-scooters, and motorized vehicles on the trails. Through discussion it was decided it would be best to have a joint work session with city council and the parks and recreation commission on this to get feedback and direction on this topic. The work session is planned for Monday, October 6 at 5 pm. IX. Meeting Agenda Topics The following items were tentatively identified by the commission for its September 10, 2025 meeting agenda: 1. X. Adjournment Moved by McMillen and seconded by Merricks to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Kellee Omlid Parks & Recreation Director and Recording Secretary Page 6 of 28 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 - Sep 10 2025 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 must 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. Page 7 of 28 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: Rambling River Center Operations Report Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Sep 10 2025 INTRODUCTION: Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck will be in attendance to present information on Rambling River Center operations and programs. Included in the meeting packet is a summary report for the Rambling River Center. The Rambling River Center was closed starting March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs resumed outdoors July 6, 2020 and a few programs came back into the building October 6, 2020. In November 2020, the building was again shutdown and reopened January 11, 2021 with just a few programs. Programs were gradually added back and by August 2021 all were offered including trips. The Rambling River Center was also closed November 2024 through June 2025 for the renovation of the building. Programs were moved to Fire Station #1 and the fitness center was moved to City Hall during this time. Membership numbers prior to 2019 were tracked as the number sold each month. Beginning in 2019, membership numbers were tracked by how many current members in that month. New memberships numbers for 2025 are also included in the attached summary report. Commission members are asked to review the information, listen to the presentation, and ask any questions they have. ATTACHMENTS: 2025 Rambling River Center Eight Month Report Page 8 of 28 2025 Rambling River Center Eight Month Report Program Participation Month 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 January 909 1,054 1,045 748 222 1,992 1,128 February 964 1,283 1,045 801 20 1,001 1,104 March 1,013 1,295 1,424 939 554 764 2,050 April 1,086 1,308 1,347 1,582 1,169 CLOSED 1,592 May 1,063 1,387 1,377 1,101 481 CLOSED 2,292 June 788 1,260 1,313 1,106 903 CLOSED 1,921 July 1,310 1,589 1,213 1,016 907 80 outside 1,573 August 1,542 1,567 1,114 1,221 976 128 outside 1,498 Totals 8,675 10,743 9,878 8,514 5,232 3,965 13,158 Rambling River Center Rental Totals Month 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 January CLOSED 11 14 9 8 15 12 February CLOSED 13 17 11 8 16 20 March CLOSED 15 25 13 9 8 25 April CLOSED 24 25 10 8 CLOSED 19 May CLOSED 15 24 10 6 CLOSED 24 June CLOSED 22 27 18 7 CLOSED 19 July 4 11 15 12 9 0 17 August 8 15 17 10 8 0 15 Totals 12 126 164 93 63 39 151 Memberships Month 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 January 326 238 349 312 235 254 411 February 331 345 345 298 223 249 331 March 327 319 359 305 245 282 327 April 324 340 371 307 252 CLOSED 316 May 292 349 363 319 275 CLOSED 314 June 315 369 352 331 296 CLOSED 315 July 333 362 356 337 336 0 388 August 357 363 367 325 317 0 346 New Memberships Jan Feb March April May June July August New Memberships 3 2 4 1 3 3 17 19 Page 9 of 28 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: An Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 9, of the Farmington City Code as it Relates to Park Regulations Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Sep 10 2025 INTRODUCTION: The City of Farmington (city) has an ordinance that pertains to park regulations and is included in the packet. The current Park Regulations Ordinance (Ordinance) doesn’t address smoking, vaporizing, or otherwise consuming any tobacco or cannabis product in any public park. One of the parks and recreation commission’s (the commission) work plan goals for 2025 is to “Develop a Smoke-Free Parks Ordinance.”. This was also a work plan goal in 2024 as commission started the discussion in 2024 of what should be included in a city Ordinance. Consensus was to keep it simple, not tons of exceptions, and the enforcement mechanism voluntary compliance. In June 2024, the planning commission started the discussion on cannabis businesses and zoning to prepare for the operation of cannabis businesses beginning after January 1, 2025. The city hired HKGi to assist with development of the city’s cannabis regulations, which includes development of an ordinance for potential zoning regulations for cannabis uses including cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and transportation and delivery. The planning commission and city council had a joint work session on November 18, 2024 to discuss draft code (ordinance) language relating to the new cannabis legislation and regulations. During discussions, smoking cannabis in public places specifically in parks came up. Consensus from city council was they would support a smoke free parks ordinance to include cigarettes, vaping, and cannabis, but weren’t in favor of chewing tobacco. Following the legislation of adult-use cannabis, city council at its July 21, 2025 meeting approved an regulations. and registration retail hemp cannabis This for amendment Ordinance and Ordinance amendment addresses Use in Public Spaces or Places of Public Accommodation: No person shall use cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products in a public space or a place of public accommodation unless the premises is an establishment or an event licensed to permit on-site consumption of cannabis products. The definition of Public Spaces or Places of Public Accommodation is, but not limited to, Publicly owned property and outdoor and indoor areas of a public recreation center or public park, trail, street or sidewalk including, but not limited to, a public playground, swimming pool or other recreational area, and gymnasiums. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, the Rambling River Center, Schmitz-Maki Arena and City park properties. Thus, use of cannabis products is currently prohibited within the city’s park system. Page 10 of 28 Staff consulted with the city attorney on adding a smoke-free parks ordinance and both agreed it made more sense to add it to the current Park Regulations Ordinance under 6-9-6: Prohibited Activities. The city attorney then drafted the attached Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 9, of the Farmington City Code as it Relates to Park Regulations. The amended language is underlined and deleted language is a strikethrough. A summary of the Ordinance amendment includes: •Definition of “Public Park, or parks” now includes a structure or improvement owned by the city for the use of the public for active or passive recreation and any improved or unimproved trails, sidewalks, and parking lots or areas. •Adds Section 6-9-6 (Prohibited Activities)(I) establishing a prohibition on smoking, vaporizing, or otherwise consuming any tobacco or cannabis in any public park. •Cleans up the language in park rules and regulations. •Adds language for violation of 6-9-6(I) which shall be a request for voluntary compliance by a city employee or law enforcement officer. If any person refuses to voluntary comply, or commits a subsequent violation, such person may be issued a citation for a fine up to $300 and may be excluded from use of the park. The Police Chief has reviewed the Ordinance amendment, specifically 6-9-12: Enforcement and Penalties and found it to be acceptable. Staff recommends removal of chewing tobacco from the draft Ordinance amendment and then approval. The commission should review and discuss the attached draft Ordinance amendment. If there are questions or proposed edits to the draft Ordinance, commission members should share the information. The commission should then by motion make a recommendation to city council to approve the draft Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: Chapter 9 Park Regulations Draft Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter, of the Farmington City Code as it Relates to Park Regulations Page 11 of 28 CHAPTER 9 PARK REGULATIONS SECTION: 6-9-1: Definition 6-9-2: Defacing Or Destroying Property 6-9-3: Littering Prohibited 6-9-4: Park Hours 6-9-5: Open Fires Prohibited 6-9-6: Prohibited Activities 6-9-7: Animals In Parks 6-9-8: Camping 6-9-9: Motor Vehicles 6-9-10: Reservations 6-9-11: Rules 6-9-12: Violation 6-9-1: DEFINITION: Public park, or parks, is any land owned or leased by the city for the use of the public for active or passive recreation. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-2: DEFACING OR DESTROYING PROPERTY: No person shall injure, damage, destroy, diminish or impair the value of any public park in the city including, but not limited to, buildings, structures, signs, trees, shrubs or vegetation. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-3: LITTERING PROHIBITED: No person shall litter, cast or throw rubbish, trash or garbage in any public park including any adjacent water area within the city, but shall place such materials in proper receptacles. Where receptacles are not provided in the public park, all such rubbish, trash or garbage shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence. (Ord. 015-698, 6- 15-2015) 6-9-4: PARK HOURS: (A) No person shall be in any public park, and no person shall remain in or leave any vehicle in any public park, between the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. of the following morning. (B) Special permission for groups of persons to remain in any public park for a longer period than those designated herein may be obtained from the city council. (C) Duly designated city employees may enter the public parks at any time in the performance of their duties. (Ord. 015- 698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-5: OPEN FIRES PROHIBITED: No person shall build a fire in any area in a public park. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-6: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: (A) Sell or offer for sale any article in any park; provided, that refreshments or other articles may be sold by the city or by persons authorized by the city to do so. (B) Post, paste, fasten, paint or affix any placard, bill, notice or sign upon any structure, tree, stone, fence, thing or enclosure in any park without the written permission of the city park and recreation department. (C) No person shall distribute or display within any park any circulars, cards or announcements, printed or not, for events other than those sponsored by or with the participation or endorsement of the city when the intention of such activity is to promote a commercial enterprise. (D) Gambling, excessive use of alcoholic beverages, or abusive, boisterous, profane or indecent language, or conduct, in any public park is prohibited. (E) No person shall disobey any responsible lawful order or direction of any park employee or police officer. (F) No person involved in any park event or in any use of the public parks shall commit an unfair discriminatory practice, deny another person access to, admission to, utilization of, or benefit from any such events or park use because of race, sex, color, creed, religion or national origin. Page 12 of 28 (G) It shall be unlawful for any person to use a golf club to hit, chip, drive or otherwise propel a golf ball or other object in a city park. (H) No glass containers may be brought in and used in parks. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-7: ANIMALS IN PARKS: (A) No person shall kill, trap, hunt, pursue, or in any manner disturb or cause to disturb any wildlife; provided, however, that unless prohibited by resolution of the council, fishing shall be permitted. (B) No owner of a dog shall permit his/her dog to be at large in city parks, but shall keep such dog under restraint at all times. "Restraint" as used herein shall be deemed to mean controlled by a leash not exceeding six feet (6') in length. The owner must dispose of all feces and have in said possession at all times, feces disposal equipment or device. (C) No person shall ride, lead or permit a horse, pony, donkey or other similarly sized animal in any public park except in those areas where such animals are specifically allowed by resolution of the council. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-8: CAMPING: No person shall be permitted to camp overnight in a park, nor shall anyone be permitted to park a camper or camp trailer in a park parking lot except during the hours of operation. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-9: MOTOR VEHICLES: (A) Designated Areas: No vehicle shall be operated on any city park or trail except in the designated parking or travel areas. (B) Parking Hours: No vehicles shall be parked in the parking areas later than or before the hours of operation. (C) Operation Upon Lakes Or Ponds: No person shall operate any type of motor powered vehicle upon any lake or pond within the city. (D) Exception: This section shall not apply to city maintenance or emergency vehicles or to work being performed in city parks and under city control or direction. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-10: RESERVATIONS: Any group wishing to reserve the use of a shelter for a particular purpose shall request such a date through the online reservation or at city hall. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-11: RULES: (A) Rules and regulations may be adopted from time to time by the city council governing the use and enjoyment of the parks. (B) Any person who violates a rule or regulation so posted may be excluded from the use of the park and may, in addition, be prosecuted for a misdemeanor. (C) Emergency rules and regulations may be implemented by the park and recreation department in unique, unusual or hazardous situations. They shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) 6-9-12: VIOLATION: Violation of any of the terms or conditions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015) fa192 6-10.txt Page 13 of 28 1 236882v2 CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 2025-____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 9, OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE AS IT RELATES TO PARK REGULATIONS The City Council of the City of Farmington ordains: Section 1. The Table of Contents for Title 6, Chapter 9 of the Farmington City Cide is hereby amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the [strikethrough] language as follows: SECTION: 6-9-1: Definition 6-9-2: Defacing Or Destroying Property 6-9-3: Littering Prohibited 6-9-4: Park Hours 6-9-5: Open Fires Prohibited 6-9-6: Prohibited Activities 6-9-7: Animals In Parks 6-9-8: Camping 6-9-9: Motor Vehicles 6-9-10: Reservations 6-9-11: Rules 6-9-12: Violation Enforcement and Penalties Section 2. Title 6, Chapter 9, Section 1 of the Farmington City Cide is hereby amended by adding the underlined language as follows: 6-9-1: DEFINITION: Public park, or parks, is any land, structure, or improvement owned or leased by the city for the use of the public for active or passive recreation. Public parks include any improved or unimproved trails, sidewalks, and parking lots or areas. Page 14 of 28 2 236882v2 Section 3. Title 6, Chapter 9, Section 6 of the Farmington City Cide is hereby amended by adding the underlined language as follows: 6-9-6: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: * * * (I) Smoking, vaporizing, or otherwise consuming any tobacco or cannabis product in any public park is prohibited, including any improved or unimproved trails, sidewalks, and parking lots or areas, or inside a motor vehicle within the public park. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Electronic delivery device means any product containing or delivering cannabis, other plant, or nicotine, lobelia or any other substance, whether natural or synthetic, intended for human consumption through the inhalation of aerosol or vapor from the product. Electronic delivery device includes, but is not limited to, devices manufactured, marketed or sold as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, vape pens, mods, tank systems, or under any other product name or descriptor. Electronic delivery device includes any component part of a product, whether or not marketed or sold separately. Electronic delivery device does not include any “drug,” “device,” or “combination product” as defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that has been authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco cessation product, a tobacco dependence product, or for other medical purposes. (2) Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning, vaporizing, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted or heated product containing, made or derived from nicotine, marijuana, or other plant, whether natural or synthetic, that is intended for inhalation. Smoking includes carrying or using an activated electronic delivery device. (3) Tobacco product includes any product containing, made, or derived from tobacco or nicotine, whether natural or synthetic, that is intended for human consumption, whether chewed, smoked, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means, or any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product including, but not limited to, cigarettes; cigars; cheroots; stogies; perique; granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco; snuff; snuff flour; cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine cut and other chewing tobaccos; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco. Section 4. Title 6, Chapter 9, Section 11 of the Farmington City Code is hereby amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the [strikethrough] language as follows: 6-9-11: RULES: (A) Rules and regulations governing the use and enjoyment of the parks may be adopted Page 15 of 28 3 236882v2 from time to time by the city council governing the use and enjoyment of the parks. Such rules and regulations shall be part of this chapter, and may be posted in the parks. (B) Any person who violates a Compliance with such rules or regulations so posted adopted shall be enforced as set forth in this chapter may be excluded from the use of the park and may, in addition, be prosecuted for a misdemeanor . (C) Emergency rules and regulations may be implemented by the park and recreation department in unique, unusual or hazardous situations. They shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Section 5. Title 6, Chapter 9, Section 12 of the Farmington City Cide is hereby amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the [strikethrough] language as follows: 6-9-12: VIOLATIONENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES: Except for violations of Section 6-9-6(I), Violation violation of any of the terms or conditions section of this chapter, including rules and regulations adopted by the City Council from time to time, shall constitute a misdemeanor. For violations of Section 6-9-6(I), initial enforcement shall be a request for voluntary compliance made by a City employee or made by a law enforcement officer of the City or County. If any person refuses to voluntarily comply with Section 6-9-6(I), or commits a subsequent violation of Section 6-9-6(I), such person may be issued a citation for a fine of up to $300, and may be excluded from the use of the park. SECTION 6. SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191, in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published upon a four-fifths vote of the City Council. While a copy of the entire ordinance is available for inspection and without cost by any person at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary is approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance. This ordinance includes the following changes relating to Title 6, Chapter 9 of the Farmington City Code: • Amending the Table of Contents • Amending Section 6-9-1 to amend the definition of “Public park, or parks” • Adding Section 6-9-6(I) establishing a prohibition on smoking, vaporizing, or otherwise consuming any tobacco or cannabis product in any public park • Amending Section 6-9-11 related to park rules and regulations • Amending Section 6-9-12 related to enforcement of the ordinance and penalties for violations SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. Page 16 of 28 4 236882v2 Passed by the City Council of the City of Farmington, Minnesota, this day of , 2025. ATTEST: Joshua Hoyt, Mayor Shirley R Buecksler, City Clerk Page 17 of 28 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: Review Parks and Facilities Tour with Rambling River Center Advisory Board and City Council Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Sep 10 2025 INTRODUCTION: The commission, Rambling River Center advisory board, and city council had a parks and facilities tour on Thursday, August 21. Commission members should be prepared to discuss the parks and facilities schedule and locations. Following the discussion, some general guidelines should be provided for future tours with the Rambling River Center advisory board and city council to keep it beneficial for all three groups. Page 18 of 28 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: Westview Acres Park Playground Equipment Ribbon Cutting Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Sep 10 2025 INTRODUCTION: The approved 2025 Park Improvement Fund budget included monies to replace the 5-12-year-old playground equipment and swings at Westview Acres Park. The project included removal of existing playground equipment and swings to be completed by Parks Maintenance staff and purchase and installation of new playground equipment and swings. The parks and recreation commission at their February 12, 2025 meeting discussed the new playground equipment at Westview Acres Park and consensus was they weren’t interested in a traditional play structure but preferred an obstacle / ninja course theme. Thus, staff asked companies to submit playground designs with an obstacle / ninja course theme and swings (2 belt, 1 bucket seat, and 1 accessible seat). Vendors could submit two proposals. Four companies submitted proposals and a total of seven were received. One of the parks and recreation commission’s work plan goals for 2025 includes to “Participate in Community Outreach and Engagement”. Thus, it was decided to engage students in selecting the new playground equipment for Westview Acres Park. Director Omlid attended the Riverview Elementary School Learner’s Showcase on May 22, 2025 to have the students vote on their two preferred playgrounds. Commissioner Caron, Vice Chair McMillen, and Director Omlid visited with students at Boeckman Middle School (BMS) on May 28, 2025. BMS students also voted on their two preferred playgrounds. Students at both schools were given two stickers to place on their preferred playground(s). The students preferred the obstacle course that is manufactured by PlayPower LT, and sold by Northland Recreation, which is in Woodbury, Minnesota. At its June 11, 2025 meeting, the parks and recreation commission reviewed the seven proposals submitted and student voting results. The parks and recreation commission agreed with the students and selected the same playground equipment. At its June 16, 2025 meeting, city council approved the purchase of playground equipment including installation from Northland Recreation for Westview Acres Park. Parks Maintenance staff removed the swings, engineered wood fiber chips, and concrete border the week of September 1, 2025. In addition, staff excavated and prepped the site for the new obstacle course. Removal of the existing 5-12 year-old playground equipment is scheduled for the week of September 8. Northland Recreation will also be starting construction of the new concrete Page 19 of 28 border on Monday, September 8. Installation of the new obstacle course and swings will be completed by September 30. Parks Maintenance staff will then complete site restoration including backfilling, seeding, blanketing, adding engineered wood fiber chips to the play containers, and pouring new concrete pads for benches. Staff anticipate this work to be completed by October 24. To celebrate the installation of new playground equipment and swings at Westview Acres Park, staff would like to discuss scheduling a ribbon cutting. The commission should be prepared to discuss the ribbon cutting, a date and time for it to be held, and / or if we should wait until spring 2026 to hold it. Page 20 of 28 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: 2025 Work Plan Progress Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Sep 10 2025 INTRODUCTION: The commission’s updated 2025 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 August 13, 2025. 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: 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan September Update Page 21 of 28 FARMINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2025 WORK PLAN Goal #1: Provide the City Council a recommended 2026-2030 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 2026 to 2030. Status: Completed. The commission discussed and approved a recommendation to city council to approve a five-year CIP for the park improvement fund for the years 2026-2030. 2. By August 1, the Commission will finalize the five-year capital improvement projects for the years 2026-2030 and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval. 3. Status: Completed. The commission discussed and approved a recommendation to city council to approve a five-year CIP for the park improvement fund for the years 2026-2030. 4. By December 31, the improvement projects recommended for funding from 2026-2030 will be included in the City Council’s approved 2026 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 20 has been set for the tour. 2. By May 1, a draft list of parks and facilities to tour will be reviewed by the Commission. Status: Completed. The Commission recommended parks and facilities to tour at their March 12, 2025 and June 11, 2025 meetings. 3. By June 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the Commission. Status: Completed. The Commission approved the tour sites and schedule at their July 9, 2025 meeting. 4. By October 1, a parks and facilities tour will have occurred. Status: Completed. The parks and facilities tour was held on Thursday, August 21. 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. 2. By May 1, a list of work session topic(s) will be approved by the Commission. 3. By October 1, a work session with City Council will have occurred. Status: Completed. A work session with the Economic Development Authority (EDA) was held on February 18 for the Wayfinding Plan presentation and a work session with City Council was held on March 3 for Dakota County’s 2050 Vision Plan for parks, greenways, and natural systems presentation and discussion. Page 22 of 28 Goal #4: Participate in the process of replacing the playground equipment and swings (5-12 years) at Westview Acres Park. Objectives: 1. By February 1, the Commission will have discussed and decided on preferences for playground equipment style, play features, etc. Completed. The commission decided at their February 12 meeting they preferred a ninja/obstacle course for the playground equipment style and involve the students at Boeckman Middle School (BMS) in selecting the new equipment. 2. By April 1, the Commission will have reviewed playground equipment proposal(s) and made a recommendation to the City Council on the purchase and construction of new playground equipment. Status: Completed. At their June 11 meeting, the Commission reviewed seven (7) playground proposals and made a recommendation to city council to purchase the equipment including installation from Northland Recreation. 3. By May 1, City Council will have approved the purchase and construction of new playground equipment. Status: Completed. City Council approved the purchase and installation of new playground equipment at their June 16 meeting. 4. By October 31, installation of the new playground equipment at Westview Acres Park will have been completed and a ribbon cutting ceremony will have occurred. Goal #5: Identify Bike Pedestrian Plan Priorities to Accomplish in 2025. Objectives: 1. By March 31, the Commission will have reviewed the priorities identified in the Bike Pedestrian Plan. Status: Completed. The Commission reviewed and discussed the priorities identified in the Bike Pedestrian Plan at their March 12 meeting. 2. By May 15, the Commission will have developed and approved a list of priorities to work on and complete in 2025-2026. 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 identifying and making improvements at Depot Way Arts Park. Objectives: 1. By March 1, the Commission will have decided if art remains a focus of the park and have set a date for the open house. Status: Completed. The Commission decided art could be a part of the park, but not necessarily the focus and set Wednesday, September 10 at 6 pm as the date for the open house. 2. By May 1, an open house seeking ideas for improvement will have been held. 3. By July 1, the Commission will have given input on potential improvements. 4. By August 1, cost estimates and potential funding sources will be identified and shared. 5. By November 1, improvements that can be completed by staff and/or volunteers will be finished. Page 23 of 28 6. By July 1, 2026 all other improvements will have been completed and a ribbon cutting ceremony will have occurred. Goal #7: Host food truck event in the spring with the City of Empire Parks and Recreation Commission. Objectives: 1. By February 1, the date and location for the spring food truck event will be approved. Status: Completed. Friday, May 16 from 5-8 pm at Stelzel Ballfields in Empire was approved by commission at their January 8 meeting. 2. By May 15, Commission members will have decided who will help at what times with the spring food truck event. Status: Completed. The Commission decided at their April 9 meeting who would work from 4:45 – 6:30 pm and 6:30-8:15 pm. 3. By May 31, the spring food truck event will have happened. Status: Completed. The spring food truck event was held on May 16 with seven (7) food trucks and over 600 attendees. Goal #8: Participate in Community Outreach and Engagement. Objectives: 1. By April 1, the commission will have discussed community outreach and engagement, what the Commission wants to know / learn, and where and how to reach and engage. Status: Completed. The Commission started the discussion on community outreach and engagement at their April 9 meeting and decided to continue the conversation at the May meeting. 2. By May 1, community outreach and engagement opportunities and details will have been finalized. Status: Completed. It was decided to participate in National Night Out on August 5, 2025 and develop an organize a plan this year for community outreach and engagement and then implement it in 2026. 3. By December 1, community outreach and engagement will have occurred. Status: Completed. The Commission participated in National Night Out on August 5, 2025 by visiting four (4) gatherings. Goal #9: Develop a Smoke-Free Parks Ordinance. Objectives: 1. By March 1, the Commission will have reviewed the draft smoke-free parks ordinance and made recommendations for edits. 2. By April 1, feedback on the draft ordinance will have been received from Dakota County Public Health and Tobacco-Free Alliance. 3. By April 15, further discuss and revise the ordinance, if needed, based on feedback from Dakota County Public Health and Tobacco-Free Alliance, and forward to City Council for approval. 4. By May 1, the ordinance will have been presented to City Council for approval. Page 24 of 28 Goal #10: Receive periodic presentations from each of the parks and recreation department’s professional staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails and a presentation from the Finance Director on the budget and a presentation from the Planning Manager on new housing and business developments. Objectives: 1. By April 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from the Finance Director on the city’s budget and funding sources. 2. By May 15, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members of the Department’s 2024 Annual Report. Status: Completed. The Annual Report was presented at the March 12 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. Status: Completed. Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jeremy Pire presented the results of the Schmitz-Maki Arena’s 2024-25 winter season at the April 9 meeting. 4. By July 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from the Planning Manager on current and future developments. 5. By September 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first half operations of the Rambling River Center. 6. By October 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of the summer programs offered. 7. By December 15, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the spring turf season and summer ice season. 8. By December 15, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about maintenance and improvements to parks and trails. Goal #11: Tour City of Rosemount Parks and Recreation Facilities and Amenities to learn more and see options for desired improvements. Objectives: 1. By March 1, the Commission will have identified a preferred and backup date for the tour and draft list of facilities and amenities to tour and see respectively. Status: Completed. The commission identified July 30 as the preferred date and July 31 for the backup date for the tour. Recommended tour stops included the splash pad, amphitheater, skatepark, Schwarz Pond, Amber Fields, and pickleball courts and dog park. 2. By May 1, a date and final list of facilities and amenities to tour will be approved by the Commission. Status: Completed. Wednesday, July 30 is the tour with stops including the splash pad, amphitheater, skatepark, Schwarz Pond, Amber Fields, pickleball courts, and dog park. 3. By October 1, a tour of City of Rosemount Parks and Recreation Facilities and Amenities will have occurred. Status: Completed. The Commission toured the amphitheater, splash pad, skatepark, Schwarz Pond, pickleball courts, site of future dog park, and Amber Fields on July 30. Page 25 of 28 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 - Sep 10 2025 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. Page 26 of 28 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 - Sep 10 2025 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.Skatepark Design / Build 2.City Administrator 3.Depot Way Arts Park 4.Rambling River Center Minnwest Bank Patio Party 5.Fall Programs Page 27 of 28 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Kellee Omlid, Parks & Recreation Director Department: Parks & Recreation Subject: Possible Items for October 8, 2025 Meeting Agenda Meeting: Parks and Recreation Commission - Sep 10 2025 INTRODUCTION: The following are possible topics staff has identified for commission to consider for its October 8, 2025 meeting agenda: •Recreation Programs and Events Report •Depot Way Arts Park •2026 Parks and Recreation Department Fees •2026 Work Plan Ideas •E-bikes and E-scooters on Trails •2025 Work Plan Progress Commission members should come prepared to identify other possible topics for the October 8, 2025 meeting agenda. Page 28 of 28