CITY OF ST. PAUL PARK ST. PAUL PARK, MINNESOTA

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1 CITY OF ST. PAUL PARK ST. PAUL PARK, MINNESOTA PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES January 12, 2017 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present: Andy Cison, Chairperson (via electronic) Sharon Ornquist, Secretary Cori Laska--absent Denise Peterson--absent Charlene Whitbred-Hemmingson Jennifer Chessman Council Liaison Also present: Jeff Dionisopoulos, Public Works Supervisor Judy Kenyon, Discovery Church APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Secretary Ornquist asked if there was anything to add to the November Minutes, being none the following motion was made. Motion my Ornquist, second by Whitbred-Hemmingson to approve the November 17, 2016 and December 8, 2016 Minutes. Motion carried -0. OLD BUSINESS A. Sledding Event Recap Even though there wasn t much snow on the hill the warm weather played a good part in the huge attendance (approximately ). The event caught medias attention (Channel 4, Star Tribune and SWCTC) With the hill being icy, ropes were tied to the trees to assist sliders up the hill. Glow sticks were tied to the tow ropes and strung between the trees. Cider and cookies were served outside the fire hall. Thanks to SuperMom s for the donations of 00 cookies. $100 worth of glow sticks were purchased and distributed. The bracelets were too small. The necklaces and hook versions worked best. Fire Department was in attendance and helped served cider. Police Reserves were in attendance interacting with the kids. Barricades were placed at the two entrances of the Fire parking lot and one placed at the entrance of the fire garage doors. Need longer barricades. A single barricade to the entrance of the parking lot had little effect. People simply went around them. Suggestions for next year Incorporate more lighting, possibly getting some work lights from local contractors.

2 Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes January 12, 2017 Page 2 of 4 Hats for Parks & Recreation Commission Members to make it easier to find staff. Fire Department would like to have a bon fire next year. Find a vendor to serve hot food. Carbone s would like to be a sponsor. The event was a positive one for his business. B. Finalize Winterfest The Winterfest is set for Saturday, January 14 from 1 p.m. at Whitbred warming house. Commission Members should arrive at Noon to set up. Medallion Hunt Andy has created four clues. The medallion will be a collector hockey puck wrapped in foil. Cookies SuperMom s has donated 100 cookies for this event. Char will pick up. Cider Char will arrange. Games Painted targets on ice, bean bag toss, bowling pins. Fire Pit Jennifer has one the commission can use. Marshmallow Roast Char will pick up marshmallows and Andy has the roasting sticks. Posters have been delivered it was suggested that they be distributed to Churches as well. Duffy s may be interested in being a sponsor next year. Extension cord/power strip Sharon will bring. NEW BUSINESS: A. Community Garden Discuss possible ideas for grant to rebuild and expand the garden. This item was tabled for next meeting. B. Discuss potential spring and summer events A short discussion was had identifying the following events. Further discussion set for February. Movies in the Park Greet your Garden Event Heritage Days Parade Garden plot rental Riverside Park unveiling PARKS UPDATE: Jeff Dionisopoulos, Public Works Supervisor, updated the Commission on the following: A. Outdoor exercise equipment-vendor Dionisopoulos informed the Commission that Ornquist has taken the time to make a list of comparable equipment from other vendors. He will need to contact these vendors for pricing. B. Riverside Park bird sign update

3 Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes January 12, 2017 Page of 4 The sign is completed, waiting on delivery. The sign will be installed in the spring. Commission recommended that Greg Jahner be invited to our February meeting to discuss placement of sign. C. Dingle Park Equipment was ordered today. Jeff presented to the Commission approximately $10,000 of non-reimbursable items: Pavilion Roof $5,760 Black dirt $500 Tree removal equipment rental $00 Tree replacement $2,000 Grass seed $1,000 The Commission is in favor of the above improvements to bring this entire park up-to-date. Motion by Cison, second by Ornquist to recommend to Council a $10,000 Dingle Park budget increase to cover non-reimbursable items in order to bring the entire park up-to-date. Motion carried -0. OPEN DISCUSSION: A. Commission Member Resignation. Cori Laska mentioned via Facebook that she is resigning. Written notice is needed. Motion by Ornquist, second by Whitbred- Hemmingson to accept Laska s resignation contingent upon receipt of written notice. Motion carried -0. B. Facebook updates Commission Liaison Cheesman recommended that a Commission Member manage the P&R Facebook page. The Commission was in agreement that the Chair of the Commission manages the Facebook page. C. Jeff informed the Commission of some paintings found in storage at Heritage Park. Commission Liaison Cheesman stated that the murals were done by a local artist for the Community Garden. When the new sign was installed the murals disappeared. There was a short discussion to decide what to do with the murals: Keep Auction Give back to artist Use at the Community Garden It was the consensus of the commission to discuss this item further in February. D. Butterfly Garden at Abdella Park Judy Kenyon on behalf of Discover Church updated the Commission with plans and plant ideas for a butterfly garden at Abdella Park (attached). Discovery Church will purchase, plant and maintain the garden. The commission recommended they work with Public Works since this park will be under construction this year.

4 Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes January 12, 2017 Page 4 of 4 The commission approved Discovery Church s plan to purchase, plant and maintain a butterfly garden at Abdella Park. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Important Dates: January 14 (1- p.m.) Winter Fest May 20 (Noon 2 p.m.) Greet Your Garden Event Next meeting February 9, 2017 at 7 p.m. Respectfully submitted February 1, 2017 by Sharon Ornquist, Commission Member

5 Memo To: Park and Rec Commission From: Jeff Dionisopoulos-Public Works Supervisor Date: January 12, 2017 Re: Dingle Park Renovation Project BACKGROUND The public works department received a matching grant to renovate Dingle Park. This grant will allow us to upgrade the play equipment and add new concrete walkways and edger to become ADA compliant. The grant will reimburse 50% of the expenses for the playground equipment, the concrete walkways and edger s, and the ADA woodchips. There are other improvements that are needed at Dingle Park that are not part of the reimbursable part of the project. DISCUSSION The public works department would like to accomplish additional projects at Dingle Park that are not part of the reimbursable part of the project. They include: 1. Replace the roof on the shelter. a. The roof is in horrible shape and it will need replacement in the next 1-2 years. We received a quote for J&S siding. 2. Remove all existing trees around the playground. 1. Roof $ Tree Removal $00. Tree Replacement $ Black Dirt $ Grass Seed $1000 Total $10000 a. The trees that are around the playground are either dead or they are ash trees. The emerald ash borer has been found in Hastings which means we will need to remove or treat these trees in the near future. We will accomplish this objective in house but we will need to rent a stump grinder.. Tree replacement a. Every tree that we remove we will replace. I will work with in house staff and a tree supplier to determine the placement and the best trees to install.

6 4. Purchase black dirt a. During the design phase we determined that we could reduce the size of the playground area by 42 feet. This is a benefit because we will be farther away from Pullman Avenue which will create a safer play area. By doing so we will need to replace that area with black dirt. We are hoping to reuse as much material as we can throughout the project. 5. Grass Seed a. Once the project is completed we will need to have the area reseeded. I have concluded that hydro seeding is the most effective method to reestablish grass in this area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the proposed project and make a recommendation to the City Council concerning the construction of the Dingle Park Improvements

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9 Dingle Park St. Paul Park, MN Sales Representative Equipment Manufacturer A

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11 Dingle Park St. Paul Park, MN Sales Representative Equipment Manufacturer A

12 ADA SCHEDULE 56'-11" 17' 8'-11" 8' SINGLE POST SWING XX0295 XX0296 BELT SEAT XX0260 (4) 9'-1" MIDWEST PLAYSCAPES, INC. 500 Pine Street, Suite 104 Chaska, MN '-7" EQUIPMENT SIZE: 10'-10" x 1'-7" x 14'-4" ROCK CLIMBER 6'-9" USE ZONE: 56'-11" x 111'-5" CABANA ROOF 108' 6' BENCH XX411S EZ DIGGER XX '-6" NUVO TRANSFER STATION 19' 48" 14'-8" GLIDE SLIDE PIPEWALL W/ WHEEL (deck) STOREFRONT (ground) 7'-2" 111'-5" AREA: PERIMETER: 4,596 SqFt. 67'-5" FALL HEIGHT: 8 Ft. USER CAPACITY: AGE GROUP: DINGLE PARK ST PAUL PARK, MN ACCESSIBLE EZ DIGGER XX0421 9'-1" FREDDIE FIRETRUCK XX0621 Total Elevated Play Activities: Total Ground-Level Play Activities: 6 6' BENCH XX411S 17'-1" Elevated Activities Ground-Level Activities Ground-Level Play Types 6'-" Required Provided EXISTING SWING EXISTING WHIRL ASTM F CPSC #25 PROJECT NO: SCALE: B NTS 0 5' 10' *PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION REQUIRED DRAWN BY: PHIL SAILOR DATE: 21-NOV-16 Paper Size B

13 ADA SCHEDULE 56'-11" MIDWEST PLAYSCAPES, INC. 500 Pine Street, Suite 104 Chaska, MN ' EQUIPMENT SIZE: 10'-10" x 1'-7" x 14'-4" 8' SINGLE POST SWING XX0295 XX0296 BELT SEAT XX0260 (4) 9'-1" USE ZONE: 56'-11" x 111'-5" 8'-11" 22'-7" AREA: USER CAPACITY: PERIMETER: 4,596 SqFt. 67'-5" FALL HEIGHT: 8 Ft. AGE GROUP: DINGLE PARK ST PAUL PARK, MN ROCK CLIMBER 6'-9" Total Elevated Play Activities: NUVO TRANSFER STATION CABANA ROOF 48" PIPEWALL W/ WHEEL (deck) STOREFRONT (ground) Required Provided Total Ground-Level Play Activities: Elevated Activities 2 Ground-Level Activities Ground-Level Play Types 1 108' 6' BENCH XX411S 16'-6" GLIDE SLIDE 111'-5" ASTM F CPSC #25 EZ DIGGER XX ' 14'-8" PROJECT NO: SCALE: B 1/8" = 1'-0" 0 5' 10' *PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION REQUIRED DRAWN BY: PHIL SAILOR DATE: 21-NOV-16 Paper Size B

14 ROCK CLIMBER 6'-9" CABANA ROOF NUVO TRANSFER STATION 48" PIPEWALL W/ WHEEL (deck) STOREFRONT (ground) MIDWEST PLAYSCAPES, INC. 500 Pine Street, Suite 104 Chaska, MN ' BENCH XX411S 16'-6" 108' GLIDE SLIDE 111'-5" EQUIPMENT SIZE: 10'-10" x 1'-7" x 14'-4" EZ DIGGER XX ' 14'-8" USE ZONE: 56'-11" x 111'-5" ACCESSIBLE EZ DIGGER XX0421 6' BENCH XX411S 9'-1" 17'-1" 7'-2" FREDDIE FIRETRUCK XX0621 AREA: PERIMETER: 4,596 SqFt. 67'-5" FALL HEIGHT: 8 Ft. USER CAPACITY: AGE GROUP: DINGLE PARK ST PAUL PARK, MN EXISTING SWING 6'-" EXISTING WHIRL ADA SCHEDULE Required Total Elevated Play Activities: Total Ground-Level Play Activities: Elevated Activities 2 Ground-Level Activities 1 6 Ground-Level Play Types 1 Provided 6 ASTM F CPSC #25 PROJECT NO: SCALE: B 1/8" = 1'-0" 0 5' 10' *PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION REQUIRED DRAWN BY: PHIL SAILOR DATE: 21-NOV-16 Paper Size B

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