Parks & Recreation Commission

Name: Parks & Recreation Commission — Oakdale, MN
Start: 2020-09-15
End: 2020-09-15
Location: Oakdale, MN

Regular Meeting

Oakdale, MN · September 15, 2020

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION City of Oakdale September 15, 2020 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Oakdale Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Lockhart at 7:00 PM. CALL OF ROLL On a call of roll, the following were present: Chair: Paul Lockhart Vice Chair: Janet Cunningham Commissioners: Glen Giacoletto Jenny Nyberg Steve Meyer Also Present: Colleen Swedberg, City Council Brian Bachmeier, City Engineer Jeff Koesling, Parks Superintendent Julie Williams, Recreation Superintendent Quorum Present: YES ☒ NO ☐ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2020 A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYBERG TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 2020 AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES 0 NAYS CITY COUNCIL UPDATE – Colleen Swedberg Tree Board – Councilmember Swedberg updated the commission on two Tree Board items. First, goat grazing is being considered for buckthorn removal. City Forester Loren Cota is seeking a contractor to present information before the end of the year. The best place to use goats is in hard to reach areas. Second, discussion has started on the Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, to be continued in January. Preliminary ideas to make the event work include registering for trees and slot times, and handing out trees in a car parade. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION September 15, 2020 Page 2 Vice Chair Cunningham commented that the new ideas are appealing, because the event previously included taking a number and having to wait an hour and return for the tree. Councilmember Swedberg stood for questions. Farmers Market – Recreation Superintendent Williams replied to a question made by Vice Chair Cunningham that changes to farmers market hours will be discussed at the mid-October City Council workshop. Survey results will be presented and discussed. Vice Chair Cunningham supported a change to hours because if shoppers finish later, they can purchase food from a food truck and attend a summer concert. TANNERS BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE – Brian Bachmeier Director Bachmeier reported that work is continuing at Tanners Ballfield with the Oakdale Athletic Association (OAA) improvements. Earlier in the summer, fencing repairs were completed due to heaving. The next phase will be drainage improvements behind the backstop. The final improvement will be the dugouts. The OAA met with Mr. Bachmeier and talked to the contractor to lay out a drain tile project. Drainage would be collected behind the backstop in locations conducive to future dugouts on either side. There will be three inlets and two elbows that go around behind the backstops. There is very little grade to work with; there will probably be two feet of cover on the north end of the project, with slightly more as it goes through behind the backstop, then ties into the existing catch basin south of the boat launch service drive. The OAA will be financing the project. Chair Lockhart asked if cement paths will be impacted, and given that the size of the dugouts is to be determined, if it is possible to extend the slab over. Director Bachmeier replied that the cement paths will not be impacted; they are set to the right side of the south dugout and to the left of the east dugout, where the benches are. The drainage won’t have to go around the dugouts to grade out. The slab will be able to be extended on the leg that goes north, if necessary. There is irrigation in that area, so there is going to be some field adjustments. We do not have record drawings showing where the irrigation system is. The contractor is capable of making irrigation repairs as we go; changes can be made if things need to be moved slightly. Chair Lockhart anticipated that they will need to see if the pad is big enough, or needs extending, when they arrive at the backstop portion. The cost is approximately $7,700. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER NYBERG, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GIACOLETTO TO RECOMMEND THE BEARTH FIELD DRAIN TILE UPGRADE. 5 AYES 0 NAYS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION September 15, 2020 Page 3 2020 CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE – Brian Bachmeier Walton Hockey Rink – Director Bachmeier reported that the rink has been resurfaced. The project is in the final stages of restoration. Walton Ballfield Complex – Starting Thursday, the fencing contractor will start work removing baseline fencing. It will take two weeks for removal and reinstallation of fencing. Then, the paving contractor will be moving in, removing pavement, and paving the area. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-October. The parks crew has moved the bleachers in the area to make room for the contractor. Tonight is the last night of league play for adult softball. After this evening, we will be able to move into the full project. Tilsen Park – The parks crew under Mr. Koesling started installing the border and grading the area. We are now working with Minnesota Playground to schedule a swing set install and woodchips. Work will be completed in the next few weeks. Warming Houses – Permanent warming houses have been postponed at Walton and Eastside Parks where Mr. Koesling is making arrangements for temporary warming houses. Having a warming house at Eastside will be new. UPDATING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – Brian Bachmeier Eberle and Tanners Parking Lots – The City Council is discussing funding park paving projects with park dedication/reserve funds, Mr. Bachmeier reported, as opposed to GO Bonds, used for the last several years. This would be a significant change in how parking lot improvements are financed, and he suggested postponing the two parking lot paving projects at Eberle and Tanners Parks. The streets crew has done a nice job patching the lots. They are in sufficient condition to be resurfaced in 2025. Batting Cage – An addition of a batting cage was discussed at the last meeting. Over 20 years ago, there had at one time been a batting cage at Goosepond Park. Since its removal, irrigation had been installed at the park. Mains and valves exist in the general location where the old batting cage was. It is not good practice to place concrete slabs for a batting cage over irrigation lines. If alternate sites are considered, take into consideration that AstroTurf is suggested instead of natural turf, and power is needed for pitching equipment. Chair Lockhart recalled that the OAA has worked with schools to improve their batting cages. A new net was put in this year, or at the end of last year. Parks Superintendent Koesling mentioned that he has not received a request for a batting cage. The school district is not maintaining their cages. They think the cages belong to the City, but they do not. Commissioner Meyer informed that the two high school batting cages, located between the varsity field and softball field, could be reserved in the off season. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION September 15, 2020 Page 4 Councilmember Swedberg expressed concern that school batting cages are not accessible to the public. Commissioner Meyer replied that because the batting cage was an OAA project, accessibility can be discussed with the school. Director Bachmeier can do additional research by contacting Mr. Russell or Mr. Munter at the school to discuss opportunities. New Projects to Consider - Mr. Bachmeier presented other park projects to consider now that the Capital Improvement Program is going out another year to 2025. Guthrie Park Picnic Shelter – The asphalt shingle roof is old and in poor condition. The City is trying to put metal roofs on all of its shelters. Guthrie is one of the last locations, other than the Walton shelters that are already programmed. Tanners Park Tot Lot – The equipment is similar vintage to the Oakfield Park that was just replaced. Parts are becoming harder to find and replace. This project should be programmed within the next five years, possibly 2022. Willowbrooke Development – City Council has approved preliminary plat and final plat on a portion of the Willowbrooke Development. Mr. Bachmeier recommended that funding be provided for consultant studies to plan for the addition of parks within the development. Oakdale Nature Preserve Trails – Repaving the trails was programmed for 2023, but Mr. Bachmeier addressed a lot of distress (cracked and broken asphalt) on the south portion of the trails from Granada Avenue to the Discovery Center. Instead of repaving all paths at one time, phasing the project could allow for improvements of one quarter of the system at a time. The southern stretch could be the first phase, as early as 2021. Improving a section would take approximately three weeks when the trail would be unusable. The total cost of the trail system is estimated at $450,000, and if one quarter was done each year, that would be approximately $100,000 per year. 2021 Recommended Projects – The following four projects would total approximately $200,000, about the same amount collected per year in revenue. These projects would balance expenditures with revenue. 1. Oakdale Nature Preserve Trail Repaving – One quarter of the system at approximately $100,000 2. Guthrie Park Picnic Shelter – Upgrading the roof at approximately $30,000 3. Walton Park Kitchens – Upgrading the two kitchens at approximately $10,000 per kitchen 4. Willowbrooke Development – Park planning at approximately $50,000 Discussion – Mr. Bachmeier pointed out that resurfacing the skate park for 2022 can be reevaluated. The Walton Ballfield LED Upgrade programmed in 2022 will require funding, possibly using state grant opportunities. In reply to a question made by Vice Chair Cunningham, Mr. Bachmeier explained that the Brockman Property is kept in the program for the possibility of an opportunity to acquire the land. The funding source for the Brockman Property would be either the Park Tool Escrow or Open Space Fund (not the Park Fund). PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION September 15, 2020 Page 5 Chair Lockhart recalled touring Eberle Park last year. The trail needed work, but parking lot looked okay. Mr. Bachmeier agreed that with the patching of the west end of the Eberle Park parking lot, it will hold up a few years. Chair Lockhart discussed moving the $90,000 Walton Park Lions Shelters reroofing project to 2021. He said the Guthrie Shelter reroofing project could be pushed to 2022. Mr. Bachmeier replied that Walton Park’s kitchen upgrade project is currently scheduled for 2021. He said that the current end of the year balance is $300,000. Anything over $200,000 will be drawing down that balance, but he doesn’t think planning will exceed it over the next few years. Mr. Koesling discussed how the Walton Park is a signature park for Oakdale. The kitchens are originals, and upgrading them could allow the City to raise picnic shelter rental rates and bring in more revenue. Mr. Bachmeier will reflect the changes discussed in a revised five year Capital Improvement Program that he will send out for the next commission meeting. At the October meeting, he will seek comments, approval, and a recommendation to go to council. Councilmember Swedberg suggested using the $15,000 Parks without Borders Fund to update the signs at the Oakdale Nature Preserve to reflect its name change from Oakdale Park. Mr. Bachmeier estimated the cost to be $12,000 to $15,000 to replace the four signs. In 2020, the Parks without Borders Fund was used to finance the Tilsen Swing Set project. It was not spent in 2019, and the $15,000 is reflected in the balance forward. The Oakdale Nature Preserve Signs could be done in 2021 using the Parks without Borders Fund. The purpose of the fund is for projects that come up that were not anticipated, allowing the City to respond quickly to a request. Chair Lockhart cautioned that the fund should be saved for the possibility of a request like the Tilsen Swings. He suggested putting the signs into the CIP. Mr. Bachmeier explained that the $15,000 from the unused 2019 Parks without Borders Fund has been placed in the balance forward, and if the commission wanted, could be reflected as a 2021 project. PARKS TOUR – Paul Lockhart Chair Lockhart set the date for a parks tour to take place on Sunday, October 4 at 1 PM, meeting at the Discovery Center. Parks to visit will include those on the CIP for 2020 and 2021; Tilsen (swings), Walton (roof), and Oakdale Nature Preserve (south trail from Granada to Discovery Center). Vice Chair Cunningham suggested visiting Guthrie Park to evaluate the shelter roof. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION September 15, 2020 Page 6 Chair Lockhart replied that because Guthrie Park is slated for 2022, that he recommends visiting the 2022 locations at the end of next year. PARKS UPDATE – Jeff Koesling Tilsen Swing Set – Parks Superintendent Koesling reported that the installation of a wall began last Tuesday and there is a 12 foot opening for access to drill footings and set the concrete for the swings. Then the wall will be finished, and grading will be brought up using black dirt, with a seed mat on the south and west side. Drain tile will go in after the swings. Minnesota Wisconsin Playground will need a day to set the equipment. It will sit a couple of days, then the swings will be placed, and last mulch. Walton Hockey Rink– The contractor needs to get the irrigation system running because it was damaged when they tore it out and reinstalled it. They will return to fix it. The area has been seeded and seeds need to get going because it is late in the year. Walton Softball Complex – Four of the eight bleachers have been moved to the north, between fields three and four, to make way for the fencing work to begin. The other four will be moved in the morning. Irrigation and valves will be marked where the fencing is going so they don’t get hit. Mowing and Fields – Three to four soccer fields were prepared yesterday, along with flag football at Walton for OAA sports. Mr. Koesling has not heard of any more soccer fields being needed, and there is no contact football. He needs communication from OAA about their field needs, as needs that are expressed same day cannot be satisfied. Field needs must be expressed as far in advance as possible so preparation can be done, as parks are limited to five staff. Goose Pond Park Irrigation – A drunk driver demolished the valve box system and took out the main, causing water to shoot up on last Monday/Tuesday night at around 10:30 PM. Peterson Companies is repairing the system so it can be winterized. Bearth Field Scoreboard – Mr. Koesling will look at Bearth Field Scoreboard’s communication between the score panel and control box after Chair Lockhart reported that a problem is occurring. RECREATION UPDATE – Julie Williams Wellness 50+ Red Cross Blood Drive – Recreation Superintendent Williams reported the August blood drive was very successful with 70 registered donors and 67 units collected. The goal was 61. A new date has been added for October 27, from 10 AM – 4 PM. Those interested can sign up through the Red Cross. Farmers Market – The season is winding down and last date will be September 30. KCM Eggrolls Food Truck will attend tomorrow for their second visit. The Mexican Food Truck will also be there. The vendors are commenting that it is one of the busiest seasons they have ever had, and are happy about all the shoppers this year. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION September 15, 2020 Page 7 Discovery Center Loan Program – The program had been halted with COVID19, but has now resumed with tandem bikes, scavenger hunt, book swap, walking poles and backpacks. The display room has reopened with modifications. Walton Hockey Ice Time – The rink will be available to rent from 8 to 10 PM Monday through Friday, and 8 AM to 12 PM on weekends. The rental times fall outside public skate hours during the skating season. Cost is $40 per hour and ice can be reserved through contacting Recreation Coordinator Nathan Timmons. The information will be given to the Tartan Area Youth Hockey Association and has been included in the Fall/Winter Oakdale Update. Chair Lockhart asked if Eastside and Northdale Parks will be an option for renting rink time. Mrs. Williams replied that interest has not been expressed to her for these locations but she could work with them on that. Wellness 50+ Flu Shot Clinic – Wellness 50+ is partnering with Walgreens to bring a no-cost with most insurance flu shot clinic to the Discovery Center. Registration is required through Oakdale Recreation. Park Clean Up – The canceled spring park cleanup has been rescheduled for October 5 – 9. Interested volunteers can sign up through Oakdale Recreation. Volunteers pick up trash in the park. Oakdale Recreation supplies trash bags and thank you gifts. These are picked up at the Discovery Center. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYBERG TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2020, AT 7:48 P.M. 5 AYES 0 NAYS Respectfully submitted, Laura Linzmeyer

Agenda

AGENDA Oakdale Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 7PM Council Chambers, Oakdale City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MEETING, AUGUST 18, 2020 CITY COUNCIL UPDATE: COLLEEN SWEDBERG PARKS TOUR: PAUL LOCKHART MANAGEMENT REPORTS a) TANNERS BALLFIELD DRAIN TILE PROJECT – BRIAN BACHMEIER b) PARKS CIP – BRIAN BACHMEIER c) PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE – JEFF KOESLING d) RECREATION UPDATE – JULIE WILLIAMS ALL OTHER ITEMS a) COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The next regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held October 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION City of Oakdale August 18, 2020 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Oakdale Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Cunningham at 7:00 PM. CALL OF ROLL On a call of roll, the following were present: Chair: Paul Lockhart Vice Chair: Janet Cunningham Commissioners: Glen Giacoletto Jenny Nyberg Absent: Steve Meyer, Commissioner Jeff Koesling, Parks Superintendent Also Present: Colleen Swedberg, City Council Brian Bachmeier, City Engineer Julie Williams, Recreation Superintendent Quorum Present: YES ☒ NO ☐ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes, June 16, 2020 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LOCKHART, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYBERG TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2020 AS PRESENTED. 4 AYES 0 NAYS CITY COUNCIL UPDATE – Colleen Swedberg Storm Cleanup - Councilmember Swedberg thanked Jeff Koesling and Public Works for Saturday’s impressive early removal of a tree blocking a neighborhood road following Friday’s storm. Titan Lot – The Titan Lot is now for sale. Those interested can contact City Engineer Brian Bachmeier. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION August 18, 2020 Page 2 Walton Ice Hockey Rink – Renting after-hours rink time for organized sports is being considered. Mike from the Tartan Area Youth Hockey Association (TAYHA) said their indoor ice time is $200 per hour. They do not have the money due to the COVID closure affecting their pull tab sales. Walton’s outdoor ice being rented at $35-40 an hour would be a deal for TAYHA and schools. Batting Cage – Councilmember Swedberg assigned the commission to look into the addition of a batting cage at a park or school. The request was made by a resident who contacted Councilmember Zabel. Commissioner Lockhart cited challenges at park locations that would not allow adding a batting cage. A storm sewer, electrical, and a wall on the first base line mean a batting cage wouldn’t work at Bearth Field. Walton is too packed for any additions. Eastside has a gas line. Director Bachmeier recalled that Goosepond Park had batting cages years ago on the west side off the parking lot. Commissioner Lockhart said the Oakdale Athletic Association (OAA) would be interested in supporting the batting cage project. The maintenance of a batting cage would need to be put into account with the netting. Councilmember Swedberg assigned the commission to look into a batting cage project for Goosepond Park. A cost needs to be determined. The project may be fitting for 2022. Outdoor Meetings – Next year, Parks and Recreation Commission meetings may be held outdoors. By planning two months in advance, Recreation Superintendent Williams may be able to organize a food truck and have people from the park’s surrounding area share input. The meeting would be audio recorded, but not require video. The location would need to be shared in advance. Vice Chair Cunningham talked about the benefits of park tours to get acquainted with smaller parks and orient the new commissioners with Oakdale’s park system. A date could be decided for a fall tour. Councilmember Swedberg agreed that tours are beneficial and liked the ones that prior commission chair Maxine Bethke had organized. To experience the park allows decision makers to see what projects may be added, prioritized, delayed, or not needed. Food Trucks in Parks – Vice Chair Cunningham asked if food trucks could be spaced out in different park locations rather than just Walton Park and the Oakdale Nature Preserve. Councilmember Swedberg replied that Recreation Superintendent Williams is looking into food truck options. Buckthorn Control – Removal of buckthorn is hard work and with City removal events being canceled due to weather and various reasons, Councilmember Swedberg assigned the commission to look into hiring goats like Washington County does in their parks. She will provide an article to be included in the next meeting minutes with contact information for the commission to research cost. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION August 18, 2020 Page 3 Councilmember Swedberg replied to a question made by Vice Chair Cunningham, and said that if goats were hired to remove buckthorn, it would allow the Tree Board to work on cleaning and planting other areas, such as the dog park planting project. The Tree Board next meets in September to plan upcoming events. Landscape Revival – The September event that had been postponed from the second Saturday in June has now been canceled due to high anticipated attendance with COVID. Last year, 965 people attended. The event is next planned for the second week in June for 2021. A decision on the event will be made early next spring, maybe March or February. Budget – Commissioner Lockhart requested Councilmember Swedberg advocate for a parks budget increase. Commission Openings – Councilmember Swedberg thanked Commissioner Nyberg for calling for new commission members on social media and sharing her experience. It may be how two more applications were received. ELECTION OF 2020 CHAIR/VICE CHAIR A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LOCKHART, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR CUNNINGHAM TO ELECT PAUL LOCKHART AS CHAIR OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. 4 AYES 0 NAYS A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYBERG TO ELECT JAN CUNNINGHAM AS VICE CHAIR OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. 4 AYES 0 NAYS 2020 CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE – Brian Bachmeier Walton Hockey Rink – Director Bachmeier shared that the Council awarded a contract in June to the low bidder, All Phase Contracting (out of Forest Lake), at $200,000. Nine bids had been received for the project and the balance of the other bids were above $250,000. The budget for the project was $250,000. The contractor is doing a nice job on the replacing/reinstalling the dasher boards and the slab. By the end of next week, the project will be complete, with the back fencing installed, paths paved, and area restored. Councilmember Swedberg added that a temporary warming house will be in place this year. The old warming house had been removed. Walton Ballfield Fencing and Paving – Two weeks ago, the Council awarded a contract to Century Fence for the fencing and ACI Asphalt & Concrete, Inc. for the paving. The work will begin after September 15 and be completed by the end of October. The budget for the project was $180,000 and the combination of the two low bids was a little over $140,000. The Council accepted the Commission’s recommendation to include a contingency for the project’s unknowns. There is no record of associated drawings for the existing paving so we won’t discover the variation of the depth PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION August 18, 2020 Page 4 of the pavement until it’s removed. The bid quantity for the pavement is subject to change depending on the thickness removed. There is also a contingency for the extent of the foundations on all the poles for the fencing. A lot have concrete foundations, but some couldn’t be determined. The final unknown is whether the fairly old dugout roofs can be salvaged and reinstalled. The framing is partial wood and metal. The wood may not hold together when dismantled and may need to be refabricated when reinstalling. The budget is now $160,000 with the award and the contingency; still less than the original budget of $180,000. Between the two projects, the money not spent stays with the park reserve fund and can be used on future park projects. Director Bachmeier stood for questions. Tilsen Park Accessible Swing – Director Bachmeier informed Chair Lockhart that the swing has been acquired but the wet weather and understaffing has delayed the installation. Usually there are seven to eight summer staff, and this year only three had been hired. The swing will be installed this fall. Bearth Field – Director Bachmeier informed Chair Lockhart that he and Parks Superintendent Koesling looked at the existing storm sewer system and discussed where drain tile could be tied in behind the backstops. A plan needs to be laid out. The south east corner of the backstop has a manhole structure to tie in. A third party would be hired. Chair Lockhart hopes that the OAA would have the drain tile as part of their Bearth Field project, depending on the dollar value. The OAA wanted to replace the pads on the first and third base side, and put dugouts in with tin roofing. But first, the water on that side needs to be managed. Chair Lockhart is waiting for Superintendent Koesling to report on a drainage solution after talking to Director Bachmeier. Director Bachmeier and Superintendent Koesling will discuss the drainage solution next week when he returns to the office. He will report back to Chair Lockhart. Chair Lockhart was surprised that the Minnesota Twins wanted a project update every six months. He thinks they want the project to get going for next year. If we are able to do the project this year, a ceremony could be held at Bearth Field with the Twins in September/October. They are going to give an award to the City for the field to display. Director Bachmeier said it has been a few years since Oakdale has had a project like that. Chair Lockhart said the project has been a fun one. Logo tarps are also planned for the home plate and new mound that Superintendent Koesling built. There will be an Oakdale Athletic Association logo and a logo for the City of Oakdale. RECREATION UPDATE – Julie Williams Limited Summer Programming – Recreation Superintendent Williams reported that summer programs are continuing. The flyer is updated weekly on the website and shows if programs are canceled, continuing, or to be determined. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION August 18, 2020 Page 5 Beekeeping and Honey Extraction – Last Thursday, the annual class took place. It was nice to resume programming and have a return to normalcy. Curious Critters Club – The program for preschoolers has resumed. Amped Up Entertainment – Bruce the Bug Guy will stop by at 10 AM on Thursday to share his collection of live insects. 25 people are allowed. Spots are half full and can be reserved by calling. Wellness 50+ Red Cross Blood Drive – Wellness 50+, Oakdale Recreation, and Washington County are partnering with the Red Cross for a blood drive on Thursday, August 27, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Those interested in signing up for the last couple slots can visit redcrossblood.org to register. Fall/Winter Newsletter – The October through January newsletter is being put together to mail to residents in mid-September. Recreation is hoping to plan some programs in a modified version. Some big events may not be able to be held and are to be determined. Farmers Market – Good traffic continues at the market. GOBBQ, a new food truck, came last week with great baked beans. They have been at Walton Park the last couple Saturdays. They are one of the newer food trucks that have been parking at Walton Park on the weekends. Tomorrow’s market will have the KCM Eggroll food truck serving amazing egg rolls. Live music will also start at the markets in the next couple weeks. Vice Chair Cunningham asked if the Farmers Market will be 2 to 6 PM next year, or be changed to 2:30 to 6:30 PM. Superintendent Williams replied that surveys will help determine market hours for next year and will be discussed with Council at the end of the market season. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Congratulations Recreation Assistant Laura Linzmeyer – Vice Chair Cunningham congratulated Administrative Assistant Laura Linzmeyer on the birth of her baby, Miles. Community Walk – Commissioner Nyberg is participating in the Oakdale Nature Preserve Community Walk program for the first time. She and her new dog walk 3.5 miles daily, that weather allows, and she loves seeing the different animals and deer. Superintendent Williams said the Community Walk has had a great response this year, with a record number of participants signing up right away. Over 300 people are walking. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE CHAIR CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYBERG TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, DATED AUGUST 18, 2020, AT 7:34 P.M. 4 AYES 0 NAYS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION August 18, 2020 Page 6 Respectfully submitted, Laura Linzmeyer COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Brian Bachmeier, Public Works Director/City Engineer Jeff Koesling, Park/Building Superintendent Date: September 15, 2020 Subject: Tanners Ballfield Drain Tile Project Background In October 2019 the Oakdale Athletic Association (OAA) proposed to donate money for field repairs/upgrades at Tanners Ballfield. Earlier this year the backstop and baseline fencing was repaired where it had heaved. The OAA is now proposing drain tile improvements behind the backstop. City staff recommends the Park Commission favorably consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Tanners Ballfield Drain Tile Project for this project to proceed. COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Brian Bachmeier, Public Works Director/City Engineer Date: September 15, 2020 Subject: Draft 2021-2025 Park Capital Improvement Program Background It’s that time of year when staff updates the city’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP). This year the Walton Park hockey rink was resurfaced, and the Walton Complex baseline fencing/paving replacement is under contract. Park Crews are in the process of installing the swing set at Tilsen Park. During the joint City Council and Commission workshop it was decided to rent warming house trailers for Walton and Eastside Park for this coming winter. As a result the the Walton Warming House project was postponed. The City Council has also directed the future paving projects in parks will need to use Park Reserve funds and not General Obligation bonds. Below is the 2020-2024 Park CIP with the projects completed this year noted with strikethrough and the paving funding changes as directed: 10-Sept-20 DRAFT PARK IMPROVEMENTS CIPYEAR PROJECT TOTAL PARK GO PARK TOOL DESCRIPTION PROJECT COST RESERVES BONDS ESCROW 2020 Walton Ballfield Complex Paving Repairs $100,000 $100,000 $60,000 2020 Walton Warming House $100,000 $100,000 2020 Walton Hockey Rink Resurfacing $250,000 $250,000 2020 Walton Complex Backstops $120,000 $120,000 2020 Parks Without Borders $15,000 $15,000 2020 Park Improvements $585,000 $485,000 $60,000 2021 Eberle Parking Lot & Trail Resurfacing $100,000 $100,000 2021 Tanners Parking Lot/Trail Paving $200,000 $200,000 2021 Parks Without Borders $15,000 $15,000 2021 Park Improvements $315,000 $315,000 2022 Walton Skate Park Resurfacing $115,000 $115,000 2022 Walton Ballfield Lighting Upgrade to LED $450,000 $450,000 2022 Brockman Property Acquisition $100,000 $100,000 2022 Park Improvements $665,000 $565,000 $100,000 2023 Re-roofing Walton Shelters (3) $90,000 $90,000 2023 Oakdale Park Trail Repaving $450,000 $450,000 2023 Park Improvements $540,000 $540,000 2024 Passages of Oakdale Park Development $4,000,000 $4,000,000 2024 Park Improvements $4,000,000 $4,000,000 At the August Commission meeting it was suggested the city consider installing a batting cage in the CIP discussions. Staff also suggests consideration of these projects: • Reroofing the Guthrie picnic shelters with metal roofing • Remodeling kitchen at Walton Park Lions Shelter • Park planning for the new park areas in Willowbrooke • Tanners Tot Lot replacement as it is approaching the end of its useful life We will have an updated Park Reserve Fund revenue expenditure/projection spreadsheet available at the park commission meeting. It is recommended the Park Commission review the spreadsheet. At the meeting we will discuss any changes from the Commission. We will prioritize the projects and discuss revisions to the schedule. At the October meeting we will be requesting a Park Commission recommendation of the Park CIP for City Council consideration. MEMORANDUM TO: Christina Volkers, City Administrator FROM: Julie Williams, Recreation Superintendent DATE: September 11, 2020 SUBJECT: Recreation Monthly Update – September 2020 The following information is provided to the City Administrator and Parks and Recreation Commissioners as information only. There is no need for any official commission, council, or administrative action; but rather, this is an effort by staff to keep you informed of the department’s day-to-day operations. 1. Red Cross/Wellness 50+ Blood Drive Update – Wellness 50+, Washington County and the City of Oakdale partnered with the Red Cross to bring a successful blood drive to the Discovery Center on August 27. There were 70 registered donors, with 67 units collected (goal was 61). 2. Farmers Market - The market is in its last few weeks and will run through the end of September. Vendors have continued to mention the uptick in sales, stating this is one of the busiest seasons they have seen. Along with the local Taqueria los Paisanos Mexican food truck, KCM Egg Rolls and GoBBQ are two new trucks that have joined us. A special market date on Sept. 2 included a t-shirt giveaway (lots of happy shoppers), and we’ve continued the raffle basket giveaway every week, awarded to one lucky customer! 3. Oakdale Discovery Center Update – The Discovery Center has resumed its loan program. The tandem bikes, scavenger hunt, book swap, Nordic walking poles and Discovery Backpacks are available once again. The Display Room has also re-opened with modifications. 4. Walton Hockey Rink – The new Walton hockey rink/warming house is available for rent, between the hours of 8 and 10 PM, Monday through Friday, and 8 AM to 12 PM on weekends during the skating season. Cost is $40/hr. If interested, please contact Nathan Timmons at Nathan@ci.oakdale.mn.us 5. Flu Shot Clinic – Wellness 50+ is partnering with Walgreens to bring a flu shot clinic to the Discovery Center. There is no cost with most insurance. Registration is required through the department. 6. Park Clean Up – Our spring Park Clean Up has been rescheduled for October 5 through October 9. Volunteers should contact the department to select a park. 3 North Map 1 PARKS & TRAILS 29 50th St N PARKS AND TRAILS 4 5 1 Northdale Park 2 Oakdale Nature Preserve 3 Golfview Tot Lot 2 4 Furlong Park 6 5 Oakfield Park 6 Preservation Park 7 Goodwin Park 7 8 Goosepond Park 8 9 9 Oakwoode Lustre Park 10 40th St N 11 10 Eberle Park 11 Garden Boulevard Park 13 12 Central Map 12 Tilsen I Park 13 Tilsen II Park 14 Passages of Oakdale 15 Armstrong Park 16 Wilkerson Park 14 15 17 Bethke Park 18 Tiley Park Tot Lot Hadley Ave N Granada Ave N 19 Meadows Park 16 20 Eagle Ridge Park 21 Eastside Park 19 17 22 Richard Walton Park 23 Tower Park Tot Lot 24 Horseshoe Park 18 25 Tanners Lake Park 20 26 Guthrie Park 27 Titan Park 28 Powerline Park 21 29 Oakdale Bark Park 22 15th St N South Map 23 10th St N 24 26 28 25 27 4th St N

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