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Home My WebLink About08/05/2021*mo m*00 m® t Meeting Location: Municipal Center City of Apple 7100 147th Street West Valley Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 August 5, 2021 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL INFORMAL MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA 6:00 p.m. 1. Park Master Plan 2. Misc. Committee/Staff Communications 3. Adj ourn NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS - Tentative: Thursday, September 2, 2021 6:00 p.m. (Informal) Thursday, September 2, 2021 7:00 p.m. (Regular) Regular meetings are broadcast, live, on Charter Communications Cable Channel 180 and on the City's website at www.cityofapplevalley.org 0006 City of Apple Valley 00000 goo@ Parks and Recreation System Apple Park Bonds Referendum Overview Valley July 30, 2021 The Apple Valley City Council and the Apple Valley Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee have been giving some thought into the needs of the overall park and recreation system. Given the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the pandemic has had on the economy, the discussion has progressed slowly. In an effort to try and develop some general concepts, timelines, and expectations the following information has been developed to start a conversation. The city of Apple Valley has held six (6) parks related referendums in its history asking nine different questions. Voters have approved six questions allowing the city to sell $28 million dollars worth of park improvement bonds while three questions have failed totaling $1.735 million dollars. Past park bond referendums have allowed the city to purchase park land, make improvements (playgrounds, courts, athletic fields), built the Aquatic Center, Senior Center, Community Center, Johnny Cake Ridge Park, Quarry Park, etc. Given that nearly $25 million in bonds will be sold for the Central Maintenance Facility (CMF) over the next three years, what is a realistic parks bond referendum range? (i.e. $10 - $20; $20 - $30; $30 — $40 million). What is our bonding capacity? What will the local tax impact be? What options is best for Apple Valley: Property Tax Referendum, Sales Tax Referendum, or General Obligation Bonds? Today's park system assets (playgrounds, courts, parking lots, shelters, etc.) are valued at approximately $31 million dollars which require setting aside $1.1 million dollars annually for future capital replacement. This valuation does not include the arenas, aquatic centers, senior center, community center etc. Of which, the newest of these is now more than twelve years old. The park and recreation system is showing its age and significant steps will need to be taken in the near term to protect our assets, provide for today's interests, and keep things safe. 0 67% of the playgrounds are older than 20 years • 90% of the basketball courts are older than 20 years 0 Community Center is 32 years old • Redwood Pool is 56 years old • Sports Arena is 45 years old • Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center is 22 years old If it's determined a referendum is required, we need to have an idea when it can be held so we can plan backwards and get the necessary steps/process laid. For a referendum to be successful it will require the support of the City Council, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, user groups, residents, ISD 196 and the business community. Developing a list of potential projects that would garner support will be challenging. The decision we make regarding the park system will be very important to the future of the community. Careful consideration will be needed to put forth a strong referendum package as we have yet to develop "Plan B" for funding the "needs". • Do we need to consider doing a study of our park and recreation facilities associated with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)? It has been 27 years (1994) since the City had our facilities evaluated and the Department of Justice adopted final ADA guidelines in March 2012. • Do we need to consider doing a 3rd party safety and accessibility audit of our playground equipment? Playground accessibility standards (ADA) were finally established in 2010. • Given the age of the amenities in Alimagnet Park we may want to consider updating the master plan for Alimagnet Park and engage the neighborhood. This will require public input/process/buy in and hiring of a consultant(s) to develop concept plans and rough cost estimates. • Given the age of the amenities in Farquar Park we may want to consider updating the master plan for Farquar Park and engage the neighborhood. This will require public input/process/buy in and hiring of a consultant(s) to develop concept plans and rough cost estimates. • We have done some work on updating Redwood Park but will need to do more work on the Redwood Park plan and engage the neighborhood. This will require public input/process/buy in and hiring of a consultant(s) to refine concept plans and rough cost estimates. • With the aquatic center being 22 years old, it would be beneficial to hire a consultant to help us understand what reinvestments in the facility will be necessary in the next few years so they could be positioned in a referendum. • We have done some work the Kelley Park master plan but it is dated and much of the housing that surrounds the park today didn't exist at the time. Updating the master plan will require public input/process/buy in and hiring of a consultant(s) to develop updated concept plans and rough cost estimates. • With the age of the Apple Valley Community Center it may be time to give consideration to a significant remodel/addition that would work in concert with the Apple Valley Senior Center. We will need to engage our users and the community and this will require public input/process/buy in and hiring of a consultant(s) to develop concept plans and rough cost estimates. • User groups would like to see improvements made to both ice arenas. This will require public input/process/buy in and hiring of a consultant(s) to develop concept plans and rough cost estimates. Once all of this work is completed, and a list of potential items to be included in a referendum has been compiled, we will want to educate the public at large and "test" what they will support. A consultant - designed statistically accurate public opinion survey may be the best approach for this. To help us determine our referendum financing options we may want to consider engaging The Trust for Public Land. They are a national organization that helps communities raise funds, conduct research and planning, etc. They could help us with a Park Finance Feasibility Study to outline a strategy on how to move forward. We are working on getting more information from them regarding cost, etc. Both Rochester and Brooklyn Park took this step. We may also want to consider engaging the U of M Extension Service and have them perform a Sales Tax Study to outline the pros and cons of this financing method. Both Elk River and Rogers took this step. Potential Park System Needs Components (not all of these will make thefinallist) • Apple Valley Community Center/ Apple Valley Senior Center o Indoor Playground o Fieldhouse (gym/turf) o Additional Gym(s) o Fitness o Walking/Running Track o Therapy Pool for seniors/swim lessons (not competitive) o Larger coffee lounge/office space o Other? • Apple Valley Family Aquatic Facility o Slides o Other? • Arenas (Sports Center/Hayes) o Dryland Training o Locker Room(s) o Lobby o Other? • Redwood Park o Inclusive Playground o Splash Pad o Large 3 Season Shelter w/restrooms o Other? • Kelley Park o Finish Master Plan • Alimagnet Park Master Plan o Building/Shelter/Playground • Farquar Park Master Plan o Building/Shelter/Playground • Park Improvements o ADA Issues o Adventure Ropes Course o Artificial Turf JCAC Field C o Athletic Lighting o AVHS Tennis Crts o Backstop/Fencing/Netting o Benches along Trails o Buildings/Shelters o Community Garden 3 o Concrete Skate Park o Courts (Tennis/Basketball/Pickleball) o Curling Rink o Square Fields (Cricket Field, Soccer, LaCrosse, Football) o Disc Golf o Lac Lavon Dock/Trail o Legion Field Turf o Lighting and Irrigation at Johnny Cake o Message Board Kiosks across the City for marketing o Natural Resources o Off -Leash Dog Park o Park Amenities (tables, benches, bleachers, etc) o Park ID/Wayfinding/Regulatory Signage o Parking lots o Pickleball Courts o Playgrounds o Public Art o Redesigning Hayes/Johnny Cake West/East o Refrigerated outdoor skating rink/skate ribbon o Trails/Pathway Construction/Resurfacing o Other? rd Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Concepts for Potential Referendum Projects ADA Issues $ Adventure/Ropes Course $ 200,000 Alimagnet Park Building/Shelter/Playground/Etc. $ 3,000,000 Arenas Hayes/Sports Center $ 3,200,000 16,000 sq ft @$200/sq ft AVCC/AVSC Playground/Fitness/Aquatic/Meeting/Track $ 12,000,000 40,000 sq ft @ $300/sq ft AVHS Tennis Crts Eliminate indoor courts @ Sports Arena $ 400,000 Benches along Trails $ 40,000 200 @ $500 Community Garden $ 100,000 Curling Rink Convert Hayes some day $ - Disc Golf $ 100,000 Farquar Park Building/Shelter/Playground/Etc. $ 3,000,000 JC Family Aquatic Renovations and Upgrades $ 5,000,000 JCAC Field C Turf Convert to turf field for community wide use $ 1,000,000 Kelley Park Complete Master Plan $ 5,000,000 Lac Lavon Dock/Trail $ 400,000 Legion Field Turf Convert to turf field $ 1,000,000 Natural Resources $ 1,400,000 Off -Leash Dog Park Open Space area north of Cty Rd 46 $ 1,000,000 Outdoor Refrigerated Rink/Skating $ 5,000,000 Park System Improvements Replace/Repair of existing amenities $ 18,000,000 Items 2021- 2033 Pickleball Courts Additional Courts $ 500,000 Public Art $ 710,000 Redwood Park Inclusive Play, Shelter, Splash Pad $ 5,000,000 Signage/Kiosk Replace/Branding of Park System/Electronic Signs, $ 1,500,000 Skate Park Concrete $ 450,000 Trail Gaps $ 3,000,000'I Turf/Fieldhouse Location TBD $ 12,000,000 160,000 sq ft @ $200/sq ft Total $ 83,000,000 5 Potential Parks Bond Referendum Task Force Brooklyn Park and Elk River did major marketing through volunteer groups. Who are the community influencers? We will need to form a task force who represent a broad sector of the community. Name Organization Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Planning Commission Apple Valley Athletic Association Apple Valley Athletic Association Apple Valley Hockey Association Eastview Athletic Association Eastview Athletic Association Eastview Hockey Association Apple Valley Senior Organization Apple Valley Senior Organization Apple Valley High School Athletic Director Eastview High School Athletic Director ISD 196 Community Education Resident(s) Dorene Perkins Parks & Recreation Administrative Coordinator Mike Endres Parks Superintendent Susan Johnson Recreation Manager Eric Carlson Parks & Recreation Director Brian Christianson Arena Manager Other? 11 Potential Referendum Preparation Expenses Alimagnet Park Master Plan $20,000 Apple Valley Community Center/Senior Center Concept Plan $20,000 Apple Valley Family Aquatic Feasibility $20,000 Farquar Park Master Plan $20,000 General Referendum Concept Plans $20,000 Ice Arena Concept Plan $20,000 Kelley Park Master Plan $20,000 MN of U Extension Service Sales Tax Study $5,000 Public Opinion Survey $20,000 Redwood Park Master Plan $20,000 Trust for Public Land Referendum Feasibility $40,000 Total $225,000 The referendum will likely includes some "wants" but will also include some "needs". How will we address the needs if a referendum does not pass? What is Plan "B" if the referendum does not pass? 7 Potential Timeline Isubiecrrocnanoe o ZZ o FE a — o o 42 Q z RE- 0 0 o r _ 9 a �- o o d: a a e _ �, o_ Esi — a a `o o o o = a Ej 7/30/2021 W®r +rfr® •ret• Apple Valley Parks & Recreation Department City of Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation Department ... AppValley Mission Keys to Success 1. Service The City of Apple Valley is pledged to promote and enhance the 2. A Great Place to Live health, safety, and general well-being of its citizens and all who visit the City. 3. Business Oriented 4. Safe Goals 5. Parks to Experience Provide a full range of municipal services 6. Healthy and Active Encourage active participation in city government activities 7. Sustainable Promote quality development Provide a balance of residential, commercial, and public uses 8. Accessible Promote employment opportunities within the community 9. Successful Downtown Experiment with new ideas in the delivery of public services 10. Exceptional Learning Transmit to future citizens a better and more beautiful community 11. Technology and Innovation 12. A Community for a Lifetime 7/30/2021 nN& Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation wll� 2 1 7/30/2021 Benefits of Parks & Recreation • A healthy park and recreation system equals healthy residents • People who engage in regular physical activity are healthier • Increased exposure to natural areas has been linked to improved physical and psychological health • Human -Environment Research Laboratory of the University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign 7/30/2021 aM>io Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 3 vollow Summary of Park & Recreation System Planning Process April 2021 Review 2018 Park & Recreation Master Plan May 2021 Review Level of Service Information June 2021 Review Value of Park Assets July 2021 Tour Park & Recreation System August 2021 Recap of Process, Next Steps 7/30/2021 Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 4 v,llo� 2 7/30/2021 Existing Park System Park land Acres 701 acres i Bituminous Trails 19 miles 1. Playgrounds 54 Basketball Courts 22 t f Tennis Courts 20 Pickleball Courts 8 Picnic Shelters 13 Outdoor Hockey Rinks 10 Outdoor Pleasure Skating 8 Baseball/Softball Fields 50 Rectangular Fields 39 Recreation Buildings 8 7/30/2021 '4 Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation volley Playgrounds • 54 city locations (blue) • $6,550,000 invested • Apple Valley 1:1,028 • Neighbors 1,272 • NRPA 1:2,500 • 67% are 20 years old or older • 17% are 15-19 years old • 11% are 10-14 years old • 6% are less than 9 years old 5 7/30/2021j;llcy Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 6 3 7/30/2021 Basketball Courts (outdoor) • 22 city locations (blue) • $310,000 invested • Apple Valley 1:2,523 • Neighbors 1:2,378 • NRPA 1:4,000 • 90% are 20 years old or older • 10% are less than 10 years old 7/30/2021 Tennis Courts n�y>I Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation v,llny • 20 city locations (blue) • $1,950,000 invested • Apple Valley 1:2,775 • Neighbors 1:2,879 • NRPA 1:4,000 • 18% are 15-19 years old • 36% are 10-14 years old • 45% are less than 10 years old 7/30/2021 Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation vall� L 8 n 7/30/2021 Pickleball Courts • 8 pickleball (only) courts • 5 additional courts shared • Apple Valley 1:6,938 • Neighbors 1:6,078 • NRPA 1:5,000 7/30/2021 av,i0m Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation Baseball/Softball Fields • 50 city ball fields locations • $2,175,000 invested • Apple Valley 1:1,110 • Neighbors 1:1,243 • NRPA 1:5,000 7/30/2021 n'o Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation a..lh 9 10 5 7/30/2021 Recreation Buildings • 8 recreation buildings • $6,075,000 invested • Apple Valley 1:6,939 • Neighbors 1:5,470 • 20% are 40 years old or older • 13% are 30-39 years old • 40% are 20-29 years old • 27% are less than 19 years old 7/30/2021 Picnic Shelters aoll� Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation • 13 picnic shelters • $1,562,000 invested • Apple Valley 1:4,269 • Neighbors 1:3,647 • NRPA 1:2,500 • 33% are 30 years old or older • 33% are 20-29 years old • 33% are 19 less than years old 7/30/2021 .',Ili Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 11 12 2 7/30/2021 Outdoor Hockey Rinks • 10 rinks (8 locations) • $300,000 invested • Apple Valley 1:5,550 • Neighbors 1:4,973 7/30/2021 aa*`.Ilcr Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation Park System Assets • $31,700,000 worth of park system assets • Playgrounds, courts, athletic fields, trails, etc • Would require setting aside $1,100,000 annually to fund future replacement, currently not setting anything aside • Does not include: • Valleywood, Redwood Pool/Building, AV Aquatic Center, Senior Center, Arenas, AV Community Center, trails along roadways 7/30/2021 A"�v..11uy Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 13 14 7 7/30/2021 Summary Park System Assets ncrdo vell� 15 Archery Range 20 $ 1,000 $ 20,000 Senior Center • Opened in 2009 • 12 Years Old • 21,000 square feet Fishing Docks 20 $ 11,250 $ 225,000 7/30/2021 Apple Valley -Parks &Recreation 16 i 7/30/2021 Apple Valley Community Center • Opened in 1989 with 49,400 sq. ft. with addition in 1998 • 32 Years Old • 2 gymnasiums (100' x 130' each) • Meeting rooms, classroom, and locker rooms Aquatics 3-:�' .... •e*I • Opened 1965 • 56 Years Old • Diving Board/Climbing Wall/Wading Pool • Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center • Opened 1999 • 22 Years Old • Slides/Lazy River/Zero Depth Entry/ Sprayground/Sunshades/Cabanas 7/30/2021 nrw!. Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 18 rl 7/30/2021 Ice Arenas • Sports Arena • In cooperation with ISD 196 • 35,000 square feet built in 1976 • 45 Years Old • Hayes Arena • 30,000 square feet built in 1995 • 26 Years Old 7/30/2021 Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 19 v>IIw Referendum History Q1 38 acres to Alimagnet • Approved 694 to 519 $650,000 20-year 25 acres Hayes • Population 8,502 • 2 acres Galaxie 1971 • Develop 12 existing parks Q2 Land for Farquar • Defeated 543 to 665 $350,000 20-year 40 acres athletic fields • Additional work on existing parks • 40 acres athletic fields • Defeated 581 to 737 !r 27, 1977 $970,000 10 acres for Alimagnet • Population 17,000 • 4`acres for Farquar • Develop 29 of 33 existing parks 7/30/2021 Al J',' M Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 20 10 7/30/2021 Referendum History e-M":^¢ �yisn,.`7,n ��`s<t�� y .:;} r `t :��`�4nc�,.� • AV East, Chaparral, Cobblestone, Approved 722 to 639 Diamond Path, Farquar Findlay, $775,000 15-20 years Greenleaf, Hagemeister, Moeller, Long Lake, Longridge, Nordic, Scott, and Wildwood March 20, 1979 $415,000 • Acquire Athletic Field Complex Defeated 652 to 705 • Improve: Belmont, Cedar Knolls, Fred Approved 685 to 678 Largen, Duchess, Faith, Galaxie, - Population 21,000 $310,000 15-years Greening, Greenleaf, Heritage, Keller, Newell, Palomino, Pennock, Hayes, Redwood, Valley Middle, Alimagnet 7/30/2021 a„E,j• Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 21 v,llcy Referendum History AVCC Redwood •: JCRW Tuesday, April 22, 1986 $3,970,000 20-Year Park Bond Apple Valley East Approved 1,160 to 514 2 acres Belmont • 8 playgrounds • Tennis lights at Scott/Hagemesiter • Johnny Cake West • 2 Gyms @ AVCC Tuesday, May 20,1997 $8,370,000 20-Year Park Bond 24 playgrounds Approved 1,971 to 1,682 • AVFAC (14.62%voter turnout) • Teen Center • Cedar Isles/Greenleaf Quarry Point Athletic Complex Senior Center Approved 2,637 to 1,864 Tuesday, November 6, $14,430,000' 24 Year Park Bond 6 playgrounds (14.89/o voter turnout) 2007 Redwood Pool Renovations Expansion of AVFAC • Cobblestone Lake 7/30/2021 gNAApple Valley v.,ll' - Parks & Recreation 22 11 7/30/2021 Summary of Park Bond Referendum Efforts I I'm 1971 $650,000 20 ;� 1991 694 519 57% 1971 $350,000 543 665 55% 1977 $970,000 581 73756% 1979 $775,000 20 1999 722 639 53% 1979 $415,000 652 705 ` 52% 1979 $310,000 15 1994 685 678 50% 1986 $3,970,000 20 2006 1,160 514 69% 1997 $8,370,000 20 2017 1,971 1,682 54% 2007 $14,430,000 24 2031 2,637 1,864 59% Total $28,505,000 $1,735,000 9,645 8,003 55% 7/30/2021 auto Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation valley 23 Park System Future Funding Options • Continue to fund through existing budget • Consider dedicated fund as a part of the budget process • Consider voter approved park referendum • General Obligation Bonds • Sales Tax Referendum • Property Tax Referendum • Others? 7/30/2021 aj„ Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 24 volley 12 7/30/2021 Next Steps • Is there a Park & Recreation Advisory Committee consensus on how to move forward? • Recommend scheduling a joint meeting with the City Council to review information, discuss options and seek direction 7/30/2021 a:ol�M Apple Valley - Parks & Recreation 25 13