Parks & Natural Resources Commission

Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Agenda September 6, 2022 | 7 p.m. Ash North/South Conference Rooms City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road Please note: Due to COVID-19, the September 6, Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting is taking place virtually and at City Hall in the Ash North and South Conference Rooms. Members of the public may attend the meeting, but will be required to comply with social distancing parameters as determined by the City. Members of the public may also join the meeting using a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device. Public comments will be accepted during the meeting by using the link to the virtual meeting to join the meeting and then submit your questions via the online Q&A feature within the meeting. 6:00 1. Andy’s Bark Park/Community Garden Tour – (Gather at the Community Garden Parking Lot) * Please note that all agenda times are estimates. 7:00* 1. Call to Order 7:05 2. Open Forum 7:10 3. Special Order of Business - Green Step City Award – Memorandum No. 22 - 20 7:15 4. Approval of the Minutes – June 7, 2022 7:20 5. Strategic Initiative – Environmental Stewardship – Memorandum No. 22 – 21 7:30 6. Community Development/Planning Update – Memorandum No. 22 – 22 8:00 7. Discussion Items A. Current Projects • Highcroft Park • Park in Briarcroft • Valley Creek Park Phase II Trail • Shawnee Park - CDBG • Bridlewood Farms Park • Park in Arbor Ridge • Central Park 8:15 8. Monthly Update – Memorandum No. 22 - 23 8:20 9. Council Report – Councilmember Morris 8:25 10. Announcements/Miscellaneous 8:30 11. Adjourn If a Commission member cannot attend this meeting, please contact Belinda Reed at 651-714-3584 by Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. Thank you. Parks and Natural Resources Commission - Agenda September 6, 2022 Page 2 The City of Woodbury is subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities. The City is committed to full implementation of the Act to our services, programs, and activities. Information regarding the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the City Administrator's office at 651-714-3500. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 72 hours in advance of an event. Please call the ADA Coordinator, at 651-714-3500 (TDD 651-714-3568) to make arrangements.  N W E S PNRC Andy’s Bark Park and Community Garden Park Tour 11664 Dale Road Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 6-6:45 p.m. Driving Directions from City Hall to Andy’s Bark Park • Valley Creek Road east to Manning Avenue South (Minnesota Hwy 95) • Turn right (west) on Dale Road • Second right (north) driveway into Andy’s Bark Park. ( Two parking lots: Community Garden and main lot near entrance to dog area.) (Gather at the Community Garden Parking Lot.) • Note: Andy’s Bark Park is situated between Bailey Road to the north and Dale Road to the south on the west side of Manning Avenue South.  Main Parking Lot Community Garden Parking Lot Public Safety Canine Community Officer Training Area Garden Plots  City of Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department Parks and Natural Resources Commission Memorandum 22 - 20 September 6, 2022 Parks and Natural Resources Commission Members: Subject: Minnesota GreenStep Cities Award The City of Woodbury was recognized at the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference for maintaining its Steps 4 and 5 status for 2022. To earn Step 5 in the program, a city must improve in at least three metrics, showing progress in sustainability. Woodbury is one of 147 participating cities and tribal nations in the 12-year-old challenge, assistance and recognition program. Actions taken within the program focus on cost savings, energy use reduction, resource conservation, climate change, and the encouragement of civic innovation. In 2022, Woodbury showed improvement in twelve metrics, including: energy use in City buildings, vehicle miles per gallon for the City fleet, number of public electric vehicle charging stations, number of trees planted by the City, stormwater related to management and climate adaptation, number and capacity of renewable energy generation sites in the City, renewable energy purchases by the City, and greenhouse gas emissions in the community related to transportation. The award will be presented to Woodbury City Council at its September 28, meeting. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jen McLoughlin Senior Environmental Resources Coordinator  City of Woodbury Woodbury City Hall 8301 Valley Creek Road Woodbury, MN 55125 651-714-3583 Minutes of Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Commission Members Present: Bruce Montgomery, Deborah Musser, Rachel Nelson, Wallace Wadd, Brandon Mersch, Emerson Siefken Commission Member(s) Absent: Arin Kurttila, Timothy Brewington, II Commission Member Virtual: Greta Bjerkness Councilmember In-person: Councilmember Kim Wilson Staff Present: Michelle Okada, Parks and Recreation Director Sergeant Chris Donahoe Josh Kinney, Parks Planner Belinda Reed, Recording Secretary Staff Virtual: Jodi Sauro, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Call to Order Commissioner Musser called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Okada introduced Sergeant Chris Donahoe to the Commission, noting Sergeant Donahoe will be a valuable resource during the Commission’s ordinance discussion. Open Forum Members of the public were in attendance in-person and virtually. Action Items A. May 3, 2022, Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes Commissioner Musser asked for the approval of the Minutes of the May 3, 2022, meeting of the Parks and Natural Resources Commission. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Wadd, to approve the May 3, 2022, Parks and Natural Resources Commission Minutes. Vote: In favor All present Against None Absent Commissioners Bjerkness, Kurttila, Brewington B. 2023-2027 Parks and Trails System Capital Improvement Projects Annual Review – Memorandum No. 22 – 17 Parks and Natural Resources Commission Minutes June 7, 2022 Page 2 Ms. Okada noted staff presented the draft 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at the City Council workshop on May 18, 2022, during which time the Council provided initial direction to staff to fine tune the plan, prior to the City Council’s formal adoption of the plan scheduled at the June 15, 2022, City Council meeting. Ms. Okada noted that, as outlined in the memorandum, the CIP is a five-year planning document with no expenditure authorized until the capital project or equipment is placed in the annual budget for appropriation authorization. It was noted that the PNRC work plan includes a review of the CIP. The PNRC was encouraged to let staff know if there are any questions, any projects they think are missing from the current draft plan or identify items they would like to see evaluated or considered in a future CIP. Ms. Okada highlighted the higher-level park and trail system related projects proposed in the CIP, which projects would be funded primarily through the Capital Improvement, Parks and Trails Replacement, Park Dedication Fund and Enterprise funds: Eagle Valley Golf Course (EVGC) and M Health Fairview Sports Center (MHFVSC). Ms. Okada noted that Central Park is shown as a line item and as the project continues to evolve, the City Council will provide direction to staff regarding Option A and/or Option B. It was noted that as no bonding bill is being proposed at this time by the Minnesota State Legislature, the Central Park bonding request is up in the air; however, there is still potential for a special session to be called. Ms. Okada highlighted a number of park developments including Dundalk Green, now being called Canvas North, which includes a small park adjacent to a private neighborhood amenity and development of Turnberry Park, which has been on hold for several years waiting for the nearby areas to be developed, but the park development process is now anticipated to begin with neighborhood meetings taking place in the fall of 2022. With regard to the East Woodbury/Cottage Grove Drive park project (located east of Bailey Nursery property, which is adjacent on the east side of Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic Church property), Ms. Okada noted that $80k is proposed for the study portion of the master planning process, which is similar to what was done in the South of Dale Master Plan. Ms. Okada noted that the master plans position the City to maximize the desired new parks and trail locations to complement the entire City park system, so that when developers are ready to develop the area, they already are aware of what the City is looking to provide. A discussion ensued with regard to the proposed replacement of the Colby Lake Park rink area to include 6 pickleball courts, under lights, which will allow play earlier in the spring and extend play in the fall. It was noted that with the desire and call for additional pickleball courts, staff continues to look at opportunities and cost-effective ways to add amenities to the overall park system. At this time, Chair Bjerkness joined the meeting virtually. C. Park Ordinance Change Recommendations – Memorandum No. 22 – 18 Ms. Okada thanked the Commissioners for the ordinance discussion which took place during the May PNRC meeting and again thanked Sergeant Chris Donahoe for being present to address Public Safety related questions, as the Commission continues the ordinance discussion. It was noted that after taking into account the Commissioner’s previous input at the May meeting, as reflected in the ordinance changes being proposed at the meeting, that if there is Commission consensus, the recommendations could be made by one motion and staff would then move the ordinance changes forward for City Council’s consideration. Parks and Natural Resources Commission Minutes June 7, 2022 Page 3 Ms. Okada noted that the City Attorney has advised to only reference the Minnesota State Statute by subdivision, as sections may be updated in the future and by only using subdivision references, the City Ordinance would not have to be updated. An in-depth discussion took place with regard to Sec. 16-36. – Definitions and Sec. 16-46. – Bicycling of Chapter 16 – Parks and Recreation of the City Code. During the May PNRC meeting, there was consensus to stay consistent with State Statute and define “Bicycle” and Electric-assisted Bicycle” as defined by MN State Statute, which would include allowing Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes in our trail system. Commission concerns included: • Alcohol consumption while operating an electric-assisted bicycle; either Class 1 or Class 2 on City trails • Operating an e-bike near a playground or where children are present • The 20-mph trail speed • Injuries to others should a crash occur between a pedestrian trail user and an e-bike operator • Enforcement Sergeant Donahoe noted that while a DWI charge for a human powered bike rider is not enforceable, if an incident occurred on a trail with someone impaired and operating a bike or e-bike there are other avenues available for enforcement like disorderly conduct that could be applied. It was noted that as with any manually peddled bike, any crash could result in a possible injury with the seriousness depending on the angle of the contact. It was noted that motorized recreation vehicles, such as golf carts, are not currently allowed on City trails. Ms. Okada noted that staff has received complaints regarding manual bike riders going too fast on City trails. According to State Statute, e-bike operators must be at least 15 years old. Mr. Smidt noted that e-bikes are becoming lighter, and they are going to become more normal looking like a regular peddle bike. The ordinance change being proposed would allow fines to be applied if an accident should happen and help Public Safety address any issues that might come up. It was noted that a DWI is a civil process and has to do with licensure. Operating an e-bike does not require a license. It was further noted that State Statute involves another process if a golf cart operator is driving under the influence. Section 16-40 – Hours and Access – Ms. Okada noted that the changes provide consistency and practical application. There are times the Parks and Recreation Department has to temporarily close a certain section of a park – i.e. Carver Lake Park beach closure due to blue green algae. Any permanent closure would require City Council approval. There was consensus to the changes proposed in the Park Ordinance Change Recommendation PNRC Memorandum No. 22-18, namely: Section 16-40 – Hours and Access; 16-52 – Hunting, fishing and molesting wildlife; Sec. 16-53 – Fires; Sec. 16-59 – Alcoholic beverages; Sec. 16-67 Traffic Rules; Sec. 16-68 – Tobacco. Parks and Natural Resources Commission Minutes June 7, 2022 Page 4 Sec. 16-53 – Fires, staff will review signage as well as add language to exclusive rental permits with regard to where grilling is permitted in public space. Chair Bjerkness asked for the approval of the proposed ordinance changes to Chapter 16 – Parks and Recreation of the City Code, as outlined and summarized in the Park Ordinance Change Recommendations – Memorandum No. 22 – 18, (with the exception of Sec. 16-36. – Definitions and Sec. 16-46. – Bicycling), to move forward as the Parks and Natural Resources Commission’s recommendation to the City Council for consideration and adoption. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Musser, seconded by Commissioner Wadd, to approve the proposed ordinance changes to Chapter 16 – Parks and Recreation of the City Code, as outlined and summarized in the Park Ordinance Change Recommendations – Memorandum No. 22 – 18, (with the exception of Sec. 16-36. – Definitions and Sec. 16-46. – Bicycling), to move forward as the Parks and Natural Resources Commission’s recommendation to the City Council for consideration and adoption. Vote: In favor All in-person and/or Virtual Against None Absent Commissioners Brewington, Kurttila Chair Bjerkness asked for the approval of the proposed ordinance changes to Chapter 16 – Parks and Recreation of the City Code, Sec. 16-36. – Definitions and Sec. 16-46. – Bicycling, as outlined and summarized in the Park Ordinance Change Recommendations – Memorandum No. 22 – 18, to move forward as the Parks and Natural Resources Commission’s recommendation to the City Council for consideration and adoption. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Musser, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, to approve the proposed ordinance changes to Chapter 16 – Parks and Recreation of the City Code, Sec. 16-36. – Definitions and Sec. 16-46. – Bicycling, as outlined and summarized in the Park Ordinance Change Recommendations – Memorandum No. 22 – 18, to move forward as the Parks and Natural Resources Commission’s recommendation to the City Council for consideration and adoption. Vote: In favor Commissioners Bjerkness, Montgomery, Musser, Wadd Against Commissioner Nelson Absent Commissioners Brewington, Kurttila Discussion Items A. Current Projects Mr. Kinney provided the Commission with a PowerPoint presentation highlighting images of the parks currently under construction including: Highcroft Park, park at the Briarcroft development, and completed parks: Fair Haven Park, Summerlin Park and Valley Creek Park. Valley Creek park playground was noted as substantially complete with the exception of installing woodchips in the playground container. The Miller Barn is complete and the Phase II trail project is approximately 50 percent completed. Ms. Okada noted that the City is working with the Woodbury Heritage Society on planning a grand opening event at Valley Creek Park. Parks and Natural Resources Commission Minutes June 7, 2022 Page 5 Ms. Okada noted the Federal program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Shawnee Park, includes a new hockey rink, revamped softball fields, drainage improvements, trails, playground replacement, and work in the pickleball court area. B. Monthly Update – Memorandum No. 22 – 16 Ms. Okada highlighted the Miracle Field, which is celebrating 10 years, noting the league has grown and the City is now hosting two leagues as well as adding additional adaptive programs as the community continues to grow. M Health Fairview Sports Center west rink change from a sand floor to a concrete floor involved 26 truckloads of cement poured over almost 10 miles of piping under the concrete. Council Report – Councilmember Wilson Councilmember Wilson noted the upcoming meetings of the City Council include a Council workshop retreat at EVGC Clubhouse, Wednesday, June 8, starting at 6 p.m.; City Council meeting on June 15 at 7 p.m.; two listening sessions on the subject of water quality coming up at the end of the month: Tuesday, June 28 at noon and Thursday, June 30 at 6 p.m.; Council workshop on Wednesday, June 29 at Central Park at 6:30 p.m.; and the City’s 4th of July celebration at MHFVSC on Monday, July 4, starting at 6 p.m. with bands, food trucks, fireworks at dusk, etc. Announcements/Miscellaneous Ms. Okada noted that PNRC Chair Bjerkness will be presenting the Commission’s Environmental Stewardship recommendation letter to the City Council for consideration during the Council’s upcoming workshop on June 8. Ms. Okada noted that the scheduled PNRC July 12, meeting has been cancelled and noted that no meeting was scheduled in August. The Commission agreed to meet at Andy’s Bark Park and Community Garden site prior to the September 6, PNRC meeting. In the meantime, the Commissioners were encouraged to visit the various new park sites and provide feedback to staff. Woodbury Days in August. Ms. Okada noted that there are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities at the Woodbury Days event being held on August 19, 20 and 21. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________________ Belinda Reed Administrative Assistant Approved by the Parks and Natural Resources Commission on September 6, 2022.  City of Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department Parks and Natural Resources Commission Memorandum 22 - 21 September 6, 2022 Parks and Natural Resources Commission Members: Subject: Draft Environmental Stewardship Strategic Initiative The draft Environmental Stewardship Strategic Initiative was presented to City Council for consideration at the August 31, 2022, Council meeting. The draft initiative is attached. Following brief discussion, Council requested a minor clarification that the consultant scope of work and implementation plan would include a financial analysis of implementation recommendations. The draft initiative will be formally adopted by Council at a meeting in September. Once finalized, the final Strategic Initiative will be shared with Commissioners. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jen McLoughlin Senior Environmental Resources Coordinator Attachment: Environmental Stewardship – Improving Environmental Outcomes  2022 - 2024 Strategic Initiative 22-03 Environmental Stewardship Improving Environmental Outcomes Issue Natural Environment and Sustainability have been Critical Success Factor since Critical Success Factor: 1997. Woodbury has re-affirmed its ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP commitment to sustainability and Understanding that environmental health, environmental stewardship multiple economics, and human well-being are times through the value statements and interconnected and interdependent, Woodbury implementation actions in the 2030 and is committed to the responsible use and 2040 Comprehensive Plans, and the protection of all resources. To preserve our adoption of the Critical Success Factor of environment for future generations, the City will “Environmental Stewardship” in 2018. foster environmental stewardship through focused conservation, social responsibility and The 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes best management practices. the following guiding principle in support of Environmental Stewardship: Woodbury is firmly committed to the preservation, responsible use and enhancement of its environment, and recognizes that environmental health, economics and human well-being are interconnected and interdependent. To preserve our environment for future generations, the City will foster environmental stewardship through focused conservation, social responsibility and best management practices. As our local environment faces new challenges, the City will make appropriate investments in preservation, adaptation, mitigation, and maintenance. Furthermore, one of the implementation items in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to develop a plan that identifies actionable items and strategies to help guide preservation, resilience, and adaptation within the community. In 2021, Council directed staff to work with the Parks and Natural Resources Commission (PNRC) to evaluate the past twenty years of environmental stewardship. Staff created an inventory of key accomplishments, events, projects, activities, programs, and policies and applied it to a timeline, representing the City’s leadership in addressing sustainability and environmental issues (see attached infographic). Once complete, the Environmental Stewardship Report and Timeline were presented to City Council and the PNRC. The report 2022-2024 Strategic Initiative 22-03 Environmental Stewardship Page 2 showed that the City has made remarkable progress in preserving and enhancing the natural environment over the past twenty years, but what is missing is a Council-approved vision or action plan, outlining strategies to ensure sustainability and resilience into the future. There has been community interest in the issue of environmental stewardship, and there is a unique opportunity now to harness regional and community enthusiasm, and to apply City resources to the Environmental Stewardship Strategic Initiative, to: • Memorialize the city’s status as a leader by developing an Environmental Stewardship Action Plan reflecting past and current initiatives; • Identify actions that the City and community members can take to sustain and improve the natural environment; • Foster community engagement aligned with the City’s public engagement plan; • Engage interested parties in research to better understand the risks, rewards, and responsibilities for Woodbury; • Develop specific goals and strategies that support sustainability and resilience into the future; • Develop a prioritization guide that weighs potential to advance mitigation, adaptation and community equity strategies, including related risks and rewards; • Better position Woodbury as a contender for resources such as grants and awards; • Unite the city’s environmental programs, initiatives and responsibilities under a single vision, without competing for resources; To lead the way to protect our community, and meet the needs of future generations, the City has established Environmental Stewardship as a 2022 – 2024 Strategic Initiative. Establishing this Strategic Initiative unlocks Woodbury’s full potential to be a leader and best serve the interests of present and future residents and affirms its commitment to preserve and enhance our environment for future generations. Scope As stated in a memo by the PNRC to City Council at their May 25, 2022, meeting, by prioritizing Environmental Stewardship as a Strategic Initiative, we can establish strategies to ensure sustainability and resilience into the future. The PNRC states that this is an urgent, massive, complex, and challenging issue to tackle, and the City needs resources to identify local solutions and strategies that fit the community’s needs. As recommended by the PNRC, there should be two focus areas to the Environmental Stewardship Strategic Initiative: Part I: Environmental Stewardship Action Plan: The PNRC recommended the City allocate resources to develop an Environmental Stewardship Plan that includes a robust community engagement process and provides a practical, local approach to city-level environmental stewardship. The plan will develop specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely goals and provide a roadmap for implementation. 2022-2024 Strategic Initiative 22-03 Environmental Stewardship Page 3 Part II: Education and Engagement for Property Owners: How to be Environmental Stewards During the PNRC discussions about environmental stewardship, it became clear that community members want guidance on how they can take meaningful action at the individual, household, or business level. The PNRC will serve as the appropriate body to guide and oversee this work and assist staff in developing this initiative. Fiscal Impact A proposed budget for the Environmental Stewardship Plan in 2023 will be proposed to support engaging professional services to assist staff in developing the Environmental Stewardship Plan. Anticipated Timeline Q4 2022 Issue framing, project management team assembly, stakeholder inventory, and initiative scoping Q2 2023 Develop and advertise Request for Proposal for the Environmental Stewardship Plan based on the development of scope Q2 2023 Consultant interviews and award contract Q3 2023 Develop and implement community engagement plan with staff, consultant, and PNRC Q4 2023 Facilitate community engagement plan and draft contents of the Environmental Stewardship Plan Q1 2024 Progress report memorandum to City Council Q2 2024 Finalize Draft of Environmental Stewardship Plan Q3 2024 Present findings and seek input for the Environmental Stewardship Plan from the PNRC, Audit and Investment Commission and Economic Development Commission Q3 2024 Present draft report and implementation items for the Environmental Stewardship Plan PNRC, Audit and Investment Commission and Economic Development Commission, for recommendation to City Council Q4 2024 City Council adoption of Environmental Stewardship Plan and establishment of priorities and fiscal direction for 2025 Implementation Team Development of the Environmental Stewardship Plan will be led by the Senior Environmental Resources Coordinator as the Project Manager, with the Parks & Recreation Director/staff liaison to the PNRC as the Executive Sponsor. The Project Management Team (PMT) will include the Environmental Division of Engineering along with staff from various departments, including Engineering, Public Works, Community Development, the consultant, and others as appropriate. 2022-2024 Strategic Initiative 22-03 Environmental Stewardship Page 4 The two focus areas of work identified above will each be assigned to a task leader who will report back to the project management team. The Senior Environmental Resources Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing task leaders, PMT meetings, allocating resources, overseeing the public engagement plan, documenting goals and outcomes, and supporting the PMT for delivery of the Environmental Stewardship Action Plan (Part 1) and Education and Engagement for Property Owners (Part II) as detailed above. Background Although it is listed as an implementation item in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the City does not currently have a vision nor documented plan to guide its work in environmental stewardship and resilience. Urgency for the Environmental Stewardship Strategic Initiative as a priority focus area for the next two to three years is supported by the following factors: • Woodbury will experience more frequent and intense extreme weather events. Woodbury has already experienced the pendulum swinging more rapidly back and forth from flood to drought and back and increased water restrictions. • The top climate risk in Washington County will be more frequent, more intense, and longer lasting heat waves. June 2021 was the hottest June on record across the U.S.; July was the hottest worldwide. Heat waves are the deadliest severe weather event in the United States (NOAA). • Minnesota winters are becoming warmer and icier, with higher minimum temperatures. By 2050, it is predicted that Woodbury’s average low temperature will shift up 6.7°F and high temperatures will rise by 5.7°F (DNR). • Minnesotans are experiencing larger and more frequent rain events. The Minnesota DNR predicts a 13% increase in the size of the heaviest rainfall each year. • Woodbury is already investing significant time and resources responding to emerging threats related to environmental change, such as Emerald Ash Borer, water quality and quantity, and flood risk reduction. • In the last few years, residents and businesses have experienced: - The longest and most severe heat wave to occur so early in the season, from June 3- 11, 2021; - The worst wildfire smoke event on record in the Twin Cities in 2021, recognized as the “Summer of Smoke;” - Closure of Carver Lake Beach earlier than usual due to algae blooms in 2021; - Diminished vitality of the southern-most Tamarack stands in the state, which is already at the edge of survivable habitat limits; and - Cancelation of the Cold Catfish Cup bike race on the mountain bike trail because the weather is too unpredictable (50% of years it was above freezing in mid-January). Attachments: Environmental Stewardship Infographic  City of Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department Parks and Natural Resources Commission Memorandum 22 – 22 September 6, 2022 Parks and Natural Resources Commission Members: Subject: Community Development/Planning Update Staff has prepared its annual update to review current and upcoming development projects with the Parks and Natural Resources Commission (PNRC). The presentation will provide information on current development projects within the community and will provide initial identification of future growth areas. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Eric Searles Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner  City of Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department Parks and Natural Resources Commission Memorandum 22 – 23 September 6, 2022 Eagle Valley Golf Course (EVGC) – Dan Moris The last several months have been amazing from a weather standpoint which allowed for another successful summer. June, July and August have matched or out-paced rounds played compared to 2021, recouping some of our lost rounds from back in April. After the Labor Day weekend, staff will aerofy the greens. This process will remove cores from the greens and sand will fill the holes. This process helps maintain healthy turf by reducing compaction and removing thatch which opens up the turf. M Health Fairview Sports Center (MHFV-SC) – Katie Ryden Summer at the sports center seemed to fly by with the blink of an eye! The west rink project was completed on schedule, with the first day of ice being July 11. The upgraded LED lighting makes a big impact and is the most noticeable change as the majority of the project work was done on the rink floor and isn’t visible now that it is covered in concrete and a sheet of ice. The ice arenas were home to several youth and high school hockey camps, skating lessons, figure skating club camp and contract sessions, adult hockey leagues and two hockey tournaments this summer. Lacrosse, hockey and figure skating camp off ice training and open programs utilized the field house June through August. The Adam Thielen football camp was held at the sports center June 11, with 400 youth players in attendance. Recreation Division – Reed Smidt This summer marked the 10th anniversary of the East Metro Miracle League and Woodbury Rotary Miracle Field at the Jeff Hanson Memorial Ballpark. The league reached an all-time high for enrollment with 118 participants. We had perfect weather for this year's Fourth of July Hometown Celebration at the M Health Fairview Sports Center. Food vendors were onsite, and a kid's play zone and musical entertainment by The Southern Express Band and Free Fallin' were all followed by a beautiful fireworks display at the night's end. Youth Safety Camp and Half-Pint Safety Camp were held during July. Together, these camps reached over 160 youth in the community. Both Safety Camps are a Parks and Natural Resources Commission Memorandum 22 – 23 September 6, 2022 Page 2 of 4 wonderful collaboration between Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and other community safety experts. This year included: canoeing, a visit from a helicopter, the firetruck hose spray, and visits from K9 Ruby, K9 Kane, and Otis! The annual Coin Carnival was hosted on the blue soccer fields at M Health Fairview Sports Center on Friday, July 15. It is estimated that over 330 youth enjoyed 23 different carnival games (including six new games), prizes, food, and Puppet Wagon shows at this year's event. The annual Tiny Tot Triathlon took place Saturday, August 13, at the Splash Pad at M Health Fairview Sports Center. Even after a rain make-up, over 95 tots biked, ran, and splashed to the finish line to receive their sticker medal. The 2022 Kids' Race Series was a great success, with over 200 youth participating in the Kids' Mud Run on June 11, 48 children participating in the Kids' Duathlon on July 16, and over 100 youth participating in the Zombie Apocalypse Chase on August 11. The Kids' Mud Run and Zombie Apocalypse Chase are partnership events with the City of Cottage Grove's Parks and Recreation Department. The Puppet Wagon traveled to 22 park locations weekly for nine weeks this summer. The Puppet Wagon's silly, song-filled shows reached over 6,000 participants. Parks and Recreation partnered with the Washington County Library this summer to host five Story Time in the Park events at Lions Band shell at Ojibway Park, reaching over 560 participants. 6,000 guests enjoyed Starlight Cinema, the five outdoor movies, and pre-movie entertainment this summer at Ojibway Park. Recreation team members enjoyed hosting the Kids' Stuff-N-Fluff, Coin Hunt, LEGO Build, Woodbury Days Challenge, and Catapult Build at Woodbury Days on August 19- 21, with over 1,030 participants. New programs this summer included Pinterest Party and Truck' N' Muck Camp! Both of these programs took place at Ojibway Park, were geared towards youth ages 3-7, and had a successful inaugural year. Parks and Natural Resources Commission Memorandum 22 – 23 September 6, 2022 Page 3 of 4 Facility and Project Updates - Josh Kinney Staff will provide a more robust review of the 2022 construction projects and upcoming 2023 items during the discussion items of the agenda. • Highcroft Park and the park in the Briarcroft Development – Construction for both projects is substantially complete. The playground at Highcroft is anticipated to be completed in September. • Valley Creek Park Phase II Trail – The project is complete. • Shawnee Park Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project – Construction for all project elements is substantially complete. The playground is anticipated to be completed in September. • Bridlewood Farms Park and the park in the Arbor Ridge Development – Construction for both projects is complete. Parks and Natural Resources Commission Memorandum 22 – 23 September 6, 2022 Page 4 of 4 • Park Signage and Wayfinding – New signs and sign replacements is complete. • Central Park-Council provided staff direction to move Option B2 forward to Design Development, work with our project partners to draft updated agreements, and engage consultants for the phases of design development through construction. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Michelle Okada Parks and Recreation Director  City of Woodbury Capital Improvement Plan 2023 – 2027 June 7, 2022 Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting  Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027 • 5-Year Plan of priorities, timeframes and financing • Projects will be further refined and updated • 2023 projects will adjusted as necessary for 2023 Budget Page 3  Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027 • CIP is not an appropriation • Appropriation occurs with budget adoption or individual council actions • Capital asset = Exceeds $5,000, Useful life of at least one year Page 3  Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027 • Notable updates to CIP document • New reports and project focus by department vs. funds • New section: Water Treatment Infrastructure • New project type: Residential/Commercial Plan B Infrastructure – Entitled and Non-Entitled • New categorization of projects Page 3-4  CIP Expenditure By Year $300 $257.7 $250 $200 Millions ($) $150 $100 $52.2 $55.5 $50 $36.9 $41.0 $0 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Current CIP 2023 - 2027 Requests Page 9  Capital Improvement Plan By Funding Source Water & Sewer Utility/Trunk Funds Street Recon/Maint 14% 9% Capital Improvement Fund 6% Storm Water Utility/Trunk Funds 8% Phase I & II Major Roadway 4% Parks & Trails Repl & Park Dedication CDWSP 4% 30% MSA Road/Const 5% Other 8% Developer Funded Page 9 12%  CIP Project Category $250,000,000 $207,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $115,435,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 $42,500,000 $30,320,000 $19,209,000 $17,025,000 $10,125,000 $0 Public Facilities Fleet and Roads Parks & Trails Utility Developer Driven Water Treatment Equipment Infrastructure Infrastucture Implementation Page 10 Current CIP Requests Funds and Fund Balances (starting on page 11)  Major Fund Balances – Year 2027 $14,000,000 $12,700,000 $12,000,000 $11,410,000 $10,715,000 $10,091,000 $10,000,000 $8,102,000 $8,175,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,025,900 $3,795,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 -$2,000,000 -$1,926,000 -$4,000,000 Capital Central District MSA Const Parks & Trails Phase I & II Storm Water Street Trunk Water & Water & Sewer Improvement Fund Replacement Major Roadway Utility Recon/Maint Sanitary Utility Fund Fund Page 11-19 Note: Several projects listed as TBD with $0 expenditures. Revenue Sources Summary (starting on page 20)  Parks & Trails Replacement Fund Revenue Assumptions • Annual $700,000 Property Tax Levy (Increasing 4%/year) • Franchise Fees (increased based on growth) Page 21 Parks and Recreation Department  Eagle Valley Golf Course Maintenance Equipment $150,000 Clubhouse Renovation/Upgrades $615,000 Irrigation Pond Lining $200,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 36  Eagle Valley Golf Course Parking Lot Reconstruction $310,000 Maintenance Equipment $65,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 36  Eagle Valley Golf Course Maintenance Equipment $125,000 Maintenance Equipment On-course Bathroom $ 80,000 $105,000 Golf Cart Fleet $315,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 36  Park Buildings Central Park Project $TBD 2023 2024 Page 36  Park Development Dundalk Green $200,000 Turnberry $290,000 2023 2024 2025 2025 2026 Page 36-37  Park Development East Woodbury/CG Drive Park Project $80,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 36-37  Park Development Colby Lake Rink/Pickleball Conversion $45,000 2023 2024 2025 2025 2026 Page 36-37  Park Development South of Dale Master Plan – Planning and Development DALE ROAD Copper Hills Community Park-S Nature Park Trailhead Glacial Valley Page 36-37  Park Development South of Dale Master Plan – Planning and Development Copper Hills $250,000 Community Park-S $150,000 Glacial Valley $60,000 Nature Park Trailhead $30,000 Glacial Valley $500,000 Nature Park $250,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 36-37  Park Development Trail Connection Off-Road Trail Powers Lake (SWWD) Extension $100,000 Carver Lake Bike $55,000 2023 2024 2025 2025 2026 Page 36-37  Sports Center Sports Center Maintenance $250,000 Turf Study $10,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 37  Sports Center Ice Arena Maintenance $125,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 37  Sports Center Skate Tile Replacement $200,000 Turf Replacement $755,000 Zamboni Replacement $155,000 2022 2023 2025 2026 2027 Page 37 Public Works Department  Public Works – Park Buildings & Parking Lots Park Buildings $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $120,000 Andy’s Bark Park Improvements $150,000 Tamarack Restoration $110,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 42-43  Public Works – Parks Replacement Playgrounds $1 Million Courts $1 Million Stairs & Boardwalks $940,000 Ballfield Fencing $355,000 Rink $295,000 Parking Lots $665,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 43  Public Works – Trails Trail Replacement $1.8 million Retaining Wall $190,000 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Page 43 Questions? Park Project Update Josh Kinney Parks Planner Parks and Natural Resources Commission June 7, 2022 Valley Creek Park 11500 Valley Creek Road Woodbury, MN 55129 Highcroft Park 9720 Iron Horse Road Woodbury, MN 55129 Fair Haven Park 5368 Pine Island Road Woodbury, MN 55129 Summerlin Park 9451 Summerlin Road Woodbury, MN 55129