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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/2022000 0060 00000 000 Goo Meeting Location: Municipal Center City of Apple 7100 147th Street West Valley Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 August 4, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE INFORMAL MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA 6:00 p.m. 1. Department Staff Changes A. Announcement of New Recreation Manager Katie Pata B. Resignation of Recreation Supervisor/Seniors Coordinator Bridget Samson C. Resignation of Administrative Coordinator Dorene Perkins D. Maintenance New Hires 2. Parks Master Plan and Facilities Master Plan Concept Review 3. Misc. Committee / Staff Communications PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order and Pledge 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Audience —10 Minutes Total Time Limit— For Items Not on this Agenda 4. Approval of the April 2022 Minutes 5. Agenda Items A. North Creek Greenway Natural Resources Management Plan — Draft Review B. North Creek Greenway Trail (NCGT) C. Skate Park Open House - August 20, 2022 D. Park Tour Recap E. Division Updates 6. Committee / Staff Discussion Items A. Announcements B. Items for Future Meetings C. Other 00 000o ITEM: 4, •0*00 :::° PARKS &RECREATION ADVISORY City Of Apple COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: August 4, 2022 ppValley SECTION: Regular CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 7, 2022 Minutes of the April 7, 2022, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Committee Members, Dave Freed, Lisa Hiebert, Matthew Hinrichs, and Mark Schori; Parks and Recreation Director Eric Carlson, Parks Superintendent Mike Endres; Administrative Coordinator Dorene Perkins; and Golf Course Manager Jim Zinc; seven members of the public. ABSENT: Committee Member Noel Hammill ITEM 1. Call to Order Chair Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: by Hinrichs, seconded by Schori, approving the Agenda as presented VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0 ITEM 3. Audience — 10 Minutes Total Time Limit — For Items Not on the Agenda Ryan, Aiden and Landon Glass of 13804 Evergreen Court along with Nelson Jr and Nelson III Schmidt of 5769 Ellice Trail West brought forward their request for a new Apple Valley skatepark. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 7, 2022 ITEM 4. Approval of the March Minutes. MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Freed, to approve the March 3, 2022, as presented. VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0 ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items — Eastview Soccer Club AED Donation Mary Coleman representing Eastview Soccer Club proposed the donation of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to the Parks & recreation system. The organization has been partnering with the Play for Patrick Foundation which places AEDs and provides heart screening services for children, especially those in sports. Eastview Soccer Club's initial proposal was one wall mounted and one free-standing unit, one for Johnny Cake Ridge Park and one for Quarry Point Park. Partnering with Advocates for Health for the Minnesota made units, Eastview Soccer Club updated the proposal as one free-standing unit at Quarry Point Park, central to the soccer fields, close to where the soccer players play. Their goal is to have a unit accessible within sixty seconds of an incident. The proposed unit would be available 24/7/365. Play for Patrick is working with a representative ofISD #196 at Eastview High School to place a unit near fields at that location and feels the area will be covered. Eastview Soccer Club would like to partner with the City in that the Club would pay for the initial cost of the unit and installation, including wiring and concrete pad, and the City would cover the maintenance at an estimated cost of $550 for the seven year life of the unit and approximately $6/month for electrical. MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Schori, recommending City Council accept the donation of an AED from Eastview Soccer Club. VOTE: Yes 5, No — 0 -2of4- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 7, 2022 ITEM 5.B. Agenda Items — Off Leash Dog Area Rules Ordinance amendments to Chapter 91 and 95 as they pertain to off -lease dog park areas have been proposed for City Council approval. Parks Superintendent Endres presented the proposed Off -Leash Dog Park posted rules aligned with these Ordinances. MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Hinrichs, recommending City Council approval of Ordinance amendments to Chapter 91 and 95, and the associated rules to be posted. VOTE: Yes — 5, No — 0 ITEM 5.C. Agenda Items — Division Updates Valleywood Golf Course Manager Zinck announced the golf course plans to open Saturday, April 9th at noon and Sunday at 9:00 a.m., walking only this weekend- no carts. Tree management has been completed in anticipation of the irrigation project planned for this fall. Staff anticipates golf league participation numbers to be increasing and leagues filling. Banquet facility inquiries and usage are growing aggressively. Committee requested an update on seasonal staffing. Director Carlson reported the City hires 250-300 seasonal staff, approx. 125 of those are lifeguards at the aquatic facilities. The City is in need of seasonal employees and encourages applicants. Job benefits include a chance to learn new skills in leadership and responsibility, meet people, provides a great resume builder, and an experience to give back to the community. Park Superintendent Endres gave an update on park maintenance prep work being done to ready the park system for the upcoming season.. A Maintenance II position is open for applicants. Two full-time staff members are taking a turf management course and two are taking the certified pool operator's license course. Temporary units will be placed at the pickleball courts until the picnic tables and trash receptacle order arrives. ITEM 6. Agenda Items - Committee / Staff Communications Included in the agenda packet is information regarding the Apple Valley Arts Foundation Music in Kelley Park 2022 series. Performances are scheduled most Friday evenings June 17th through August 121h, weather permitting. ITEM 7. Adjourn There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was adjourned. -3of4- CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 7, 2022 MOTION: VOTE: Respectfully Submitted, by Schori, seconded by Hiebert, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Yes —5, No-0 Dorene Perkins, Administrative Coordinator Approved by the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on August 4, 2022. Brent Schulz, Chair -4of4- •00 *000 ITEM: •0000 5.A. ®°00 00 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY City Of Apple COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: August 4, 2022 ValleSECTION: y Regular ITEM DESCRIPTION: North Creek Greenway Natural Resources Management Plan STAFF CONTACT: DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Eric Carlson, Director Parks and Recreation Department Action Requested: Review and provide feedback on a draft of the North Creek Greenway Natural Resources Management Plan. Summary: Dakota County Parks is seeking comment on the Natural Resources Management Plan for the North Creek Greenway. Dakota County's Natural Resource Specialist Christian Klatt will be presenting information. Background: The Plan showcases natural resource improvement opportunities along the Greenway trail, providing opportunities for Dakota County and the City of Apple Valley to work in partnership to implement projects within Cobblestone Lake Park, Quarry Park, Moeller Park, and Findlay Park. Dakota County Dakota County staff will give an overview of how the County Greenway program promotes trailside native plantings, invasive species management, and cost share for grant -funded restoration projects. ATTACHMENTS: Draft North Creek Greenway Natural Resources Management Plan North Natural Resources Management Plan i 5/13/2022 Table of Contents Acknowledgements............................................................................................................................................... 6 DakotaCounty Parks Department..................................................................................................................... 6 ProjectLead and Contact.................................................................................................................................. 6 Natural Resource Management Plan Consultant.............................................................................................. 6 Partners............................................................................................................................................................. 6 TechnicalAdvisory Group.................................................................................................................................. 6 ExecutiveSummary............................................................................................................................................... 7 Background........................................................................................................................................................ 7 PlanningProcess................................................................................................................................................ 7 Vision, Goals and Approach................................................................................................................................... 9 Vision................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Goals.................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Approach......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Natural History and Current Conditions.............................................................................................................. 12 LandscapeContext.......................................................................................................................................... 12 HistoricVegetation Patterns............................................................................................................................... 28 PhysicalConditions........................................................................................................................................... 54 Natural Resource Management Plan Priority Features and Recommendations................................................ 81 SurfaceWater.................................................................................................................................................. 81 VegetationCommunities................................................................................................................................. 82 Natural Resource Management Plan Recommendation Site Plans................................................................ 87 Implementation................................................................................................................................................... 97 Previous and Ongoing Restoration Efforts...................................................................................................... 97 WorkPlans..................................................................................................................................................... 100 Future Restoration Implementation Schedule.............................................................................................. 116 Strategic Partnerships for Implementing Greenway Natural Resource Projects .............................................. 116 Precedent of County Policy Supporting Natural Resources Improvements of County Greenways.............. 116 Guidelinesfor Cost-Share.............................................................................................................................. 119 Continued Natural Resource Management................................................................................................... 120 Monitoring......................................................................................................................................................... 122 References......................................................................................................................................................... 123 Appendix A. Greenway Partner's Summary of Issues, Concerns, Interests...................................................... 124 Farmington.................................................................................................................................................... 124 Lakeville......................................................................................................................................................... 125 AppleValley................................................................................................................................................... 126 MinnesotaZoo............................................................................................................................................... 127 Appendix B. Soils in the Greenway Study Area................................................................................................. 128 Appendix C. Potential Ecological Impacts......................................................................................................... 131 FireSuppression............................................................................................................................................ 131 Disease........................................................................................................................................................... 131 Exotic and Over Populated Animals............................................................................................................... 133 ClimateChange.............................................................................................................................................. 135 Exoticand Over Populated Animals............................................................................................................... 137 ClimateChange.............................................................................................................................................. 139 3 Appendix D. List of Noxious and Invasive Plants............................................................................................... 140 Appendix E. Methods for Controlling Exotic, Invasive Plant Species................................................................ 161 Treesand Shrubs........................................................................................................................................... 161 Forbs.............................................................................................................................................................. 163 ReedCanary Grass......................................................................................................................................... 164 Appendix F. Suggested Native Shrubs for Replacing Common Buckthorn....................................................... 167 Appendix G. Description of Target Plant Communities..................................................................................... 170 Appendix H. Acceptable Source Origin of Native Seed for Dakota County ....................................................... 189 AppendixI. Public Engagement......................................................................................................................... 190 Phase I Research and Findings....................................................................................................................... 190 Phase 11 Vision, Goals, Recommendations..................................................................................................... 190 PhaseIII Draft Final Plan................................................................................................................................ 190 List of Tables Table 1 Rare Features Near the Corridor................................................................................................................ 52 Table 2 Summary of Land Cover Management Unit and Quality in the Corridor ................................................... 63 Table 3 Invasive Species Identified in the Corridor................................................................................................. 74 Table 4 Landcover Change in the Corridor.............................................................................................................. 76 Table 5 Indicator Species Observed in Dakota County............................................................................................ 78 Table 6 Local Woodland Birds Likely to Occur in the Study Area............................................................................ 80 Table 7 Water Resource Recommendations........................................................................................................... 82 Table 8 Past and Current Vegetation Restoration................................................................................................... 98 Table 9 Vegetation Restoration Sequence Work Plan.......................................................................................... 101 Table 10 Twenty -Year Work Plan for Restoration Projects................................................................................... 109 4 Table 11 Proposed Management Activities and Responsibilities ................................ 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Table 12 Proposed Management Activities and Responsibilities.......................................................................... 119 List of Figures Figure 1 Location of Greenway and Biodiversity Corridors..................................................................................... 12 Figure 2 Sub -Regional Landscape Context.............................................................................................................. 13 Figure 3 Earliest Historical Aerial Photographs of the Corridor.............................................................................. 15 Figure 4 Pre -Settlement Vegetation of Greenway Corridor and Surrounding Region ............................................ 28 Figure 5 Planned Land Use near the Corridor......................................................................................................... 29 Figure 6 Historic Aerial Composites........................................................................................................................ 30 Figure7 Current Aerial Photos................................................................................................................................ 38 Figure 8 Hydrologic Features near the Corridor...................................................................................................... 51 Figure 9 Rare Features Near the Corridor............................................................................................................... 53 Figure 10 Surficial Geology and Landforms near the Greenway Corridor.............................................................. 55 Figure 11 Sensitivity of Groundwater to Pollution near the Corridor..................................................................... 58 Figure 12 Minnesota's Impaired Waters near the Corridor.................................................................................... 60 Figure 13 Minnesota Ecological Subsections........................................................................................................... 61 Figure 14 North Creek Greenway Site Plans........................................................................................................... 89 Figure 15 Past Water Resource Improvement Activities in Greenway................................................................... 99 Figure 16 Greenway Corridor Scenerios. Taken from Greenway Guidebook, page 22........................................ 118 Figure 17 A Local Greenway Corridor Example on the Lake Marion Greenway................................................... 118 5 Acknowledgements Dakota County Parks Department 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Project Lead and Contact Christian Klatt christian.klatt@co.dakota.mn.us 952-891-7947 Natural Resource Management Plan Consultant Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Mimi Wagner, Project Manager Diane Narem, Vegetation Ecologist Erica Christiansen, Wildlife Biologist Anna Varian, Aquatic Environmental Scientist City of Apple Valley City of Farmington City of Lakeville Minnesota Zoo Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWFPO) Technical Advisory Group John Mertens, Dakota County John Hennen, City of Lakeville Kellee Omlid, City of Farmington Mike Endres, City of Apply Valley Samantha Berger, City of Apple Valley Mark Ryan, VRWJPO Michael Lynn, Dakota County Ann Messerschmidt, City of Lakeville Jeremy Pire, City of Farmington Jessica Schaum, City of Apple Valley Travis Thiel, VRWJPO Tom Lewinski, Dakota County McKenzie Cafferty, City of Lakeville Thomas Root, Minnesota Zoo Erik Runquist, Minnesota Zoo Seth Stapleton, Minnesota Zoo Executive Summary The North Creek Greenway (Greenway) is a planned 14-mile trail that runs north —south through central Dakota County. The Minnesota Zoo and Rambling River Park act as bookends on the route. The Greenway passes through Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville and Farmington. The Greenway connects 1,464 acres of public land including multiple municipal and county parks and conservation areas. Public natural areas, in addition to the Greenway, provide tangible benefits to residents and visitors as an escape from their day-to-day lives, whether on -foot, by bicycle, or simply watching nature from their car. Natural areas also provide vital environmental benefits related to water quality, flooding, climate moderation, and wildlife habitat. Prior to European settlement, the North Creek Greenway Corridor area of the County was covered by hardwood forest, oak savanna and prairies and wetlands occupying small depressions on the landscape. Remnants of these native plant communities and water resources remain today nestled in between urban and suburban land uses. A majority of the remaining native plant cover is of low to poor quality. However, Dakota County is optimistic about the future of the natural areas adjacent to the Corridor. With management and restoration, the quality of these areas can be enhanced, leading to improved conditions for wildlife species and higher quality human experiences. This Natural Resource Management Plan sets the course for restoration and conservation of these important areas for the next 20 years. While the NRMP does not seek to recreate pre -European settlement landcover patterns explicitly, it does aim to move the bar forward in terms of applying current knowledge about establishing and managing native plantings, the trends of physical changes occurring in temperature and precipitation patterns, and future planned land uses in adjacent undeveloped areas. This NRMP includes many exciting projects that the public will be able to see and appreciate, including opening up overgrown forests and woodlands with native vegetation, creating new demonstration plantings in high traffic areas, restoring pond shorelines for water quality enhancement, and introduces stream practices to enhance water quality and fish habitat. Recommended projects represent priorities put forth by municipal and County staff within their own jurisdiction and were developed over a 5-month period. Initially, multiple departments within each Greenway partner municipality collaborated to develop summaries of issues, concerns and interests related to their natural resources (Appendix A). These summaries guided the project staff to develop background data and informed their collaboration with additional partners. Individual projects included in this NRMP were guided and vetted by the municipality as well as the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization. Dakota County completed a final review of each recommendation. A thirty -day public review of this plan was conducted during March - April 2022. The final plan was adopted by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners on 12022. Natural Resource Management Plan Recommendations Plan recommendations address water resources, vegetation communities, and human behavior in and near the Greenway Corridor. Restoration projects within public lands along the North Creek Greenway Corridor will touch 198 acres of highly visible land. The Plan addresses the following priorities: • Removal of invasive shrubs in woodlands and forests along the North Creek Greenway • Removal of trees and shrubs from oak woodlands and former grasslands currently experiencing woody encroachment • Restoring prairie habitat in currently un-restored grasslands • Minimizing under-utilized mown lawn areas by establishing small prairie restoration and pollinator planting demonstrations • Establishing wet meadow buffers and emergent vegetation on stormwater ponds • Enhancing water quality in ponds and streams • Enhancing trout habitat conditions 7/25/2022 Christian Klatt, Natural Resource Specialist Dakota County Parks ......... ® Sta ntec PARKS 7/25/2022 North Creek Greenway • North Creek Greenway 14 miles of trail • 1,469 (+6.2) acres of public lands considered • Total of $1.7 million (+$250,000) in natural resource projects identified City of Apple Valley areas impacted: • Cobblestone Lake Park • Quarry Point Park • Johnny Cake Ridge Parks • Moeller Park • Findlay Park 7/25/2022 3 7/25/2022 • Manage invasive species • Introduce native emergent plants Turf to Prairie Conversions ��° .FAtO ...� ...ate, U v to 3 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd v^ `M leLanw Hih I 7/25/2022 7/25/2022 Table 10: Restoration Sequence Work Plan for Natural Resource Projects 16. Oak Savanna 1 Remove and control invasive woody vegetation (mostly common buckthorn) and prairie (K2)___. .. _. _..... Thin aggressive or dense native trees and shrubs Remove and control invasive herbaceous vegetation Seed or overseed with appropriate mix and manage for establishment Manage with prescribed fire if/where feasible in the early years In prairie areas, manage with prescribed fire; use 2-3 burn units, burning each unit every 3 years Over time, replace volunteer/weedy tree species with longer -living native trees that provide greater habitat value ....... ......... Install oaks if desired, using a 30-foot spacing Monitor and practice adaptive management to enhance biodiversity Subtotal$103,035 Greenway Roles and i4akura) Lands Responsibilities Beyotti# Corridor ; County and County/Landowner Grant Match Cost Landowner have cost share to be Share County' equal: cost share determined by Land (50/50). Conservation Plan. Landowner. County Restoration Project County/Landowner may assist as Management County; Partnership: determined by Land Conservation Plan. County/Landowner County. Landowner cost share to be Maintenance County May assist,; determined by Land Conservation Plan. 16. Oak Savanna 1 Remove and control invasive woody vegetation (mostly common buckthorn) and Prairie (K2) — Thin aggressive or dense native trees and shrubs Remove and control invasive herbaceous vegetation Seed or overseed with appropriate mix and manage for establishment Manage with prescribed fire if/where feasible in the early years In prairie areas, manage with prescribed fire; use 2-3 burl units, burning each unit every 3 years Over time, replace volunteer/weedy tree species with longer -living native trees that provide greater habitat value install oaks if desired, using a 30-toot spacing Monitor and practice adaptive management tG enhance biodiversity Subtotal $103,036 State Grant: $86,000 County Match (10%): $8,600 Total Project Budget: $103,200 City Match (10%): $8,600 7/25/2022 0 7/25/2022 Proiect Timeline: 2021;5coping, stakeholder consultation (comop|eted) March 27, 2022:Draft public review and comment period August 18, 2022: Planning Commission review of final draft September 2022:Plan adoption search "North Creek Management Plan' 9 eve 0000 66608 6666 City of 000 AppValle y ITEM: PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: TO: Eric Carlson, Parks & Recreation Director - CPRE FROM: Brandon S. Anderson, PE, City Engineer DATE: July 26, 2022 5.13. August 4, 2022 Regular MEMO Public Works SUBJECT: Park & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) Meeting for August 41h, 2022 Orchard Place Amenity Area — Dakota County North Creek Greenway Trail Concepts City Staff has been working with HJ Development, Rockport, LLC and Dakota County on the continuation of the North Creek Greenway Trail from Cobblestone Lake to the extension of 155th Street near Quarry Point Park and the Orchard Place development. As part of the collaboration a Gathering Space with amenities has been planned near the storm water management area to serve Orchard Place adjacent to the North Creek Greenway Trail corridor which is planned for construction in 2023. City staff is seeking input from the PRAC on review of some concepts of the Gathering Space and amenities to be incorporated at this location. The following are brief descriptions of four concept plans for the proposed gathering space near the new trail bridge in Segment 5 as part of the North Creek Greenway Gaps — Trail Improvements Project. These preliminary concepts all include a trail amenity node and propose a range of program elements. CONCEPT 1 Concept 1 comprises a variety of program uses to serve greenway users, the local neighborhood and adjacent retail development. The concept plan shows a terraced lawn amphitheater graded into the slope with a lower concrete seat wall, colored concrete performance area (at -grade), a promenade with pergola structures, a colored concrete terrace with cafe tables and seating, and a play area for small features or nature play. Benches, trees and landscaping are included throughout the space. A trail amenity node with a bike fix -it station, bike loops, trail map signage and trash receptacles is situated along the greenway trail and faces a structured overlook on the pond -side of the greenway trail. CONCEPT 2 Concept 2 features a large, circular gathering plaza and a trail amenity node. This concept also provides a formalized switchback connection (framed by plantings and low, weathering steel walls) towards the retail development to the east. The gathering plaza includes bench seating, pergolas for shade and a center raised planting beds (weathering steel planters) with public art as a focal point. The trail amenity node includes the typical features as well as bench seating. Trees and landscaping are provided throughout the space. CONCEPT 3 Concept 3 combines flexible gathering space and trail amenities with a bike fix -it station, bike loops, trail map signage, waste receptacles, benches, a pergola structure for shade, and trees and landscaping throughout. An informal amphitheater with a sloped lawn and limestone block benches strategically scattered throughout invites both programmed and unprogrammed use of the space. The stage area is at -grade colored concrete and includes a pergola structure similar to the gathering area. A first row concrete seat wall near the stage area can be used for general seating and accessible stage viewing areas are also provided. CONCEPT 4 Concept 4 shifts the focus from the trail side to the upper slope area with a terraced overlook plaza, which connects the new retail development east of the project site. A formal stair connection and corresponding sloped (accessible) walkway brings a direct connection to this plaza populated with cafe tables and seating, benches, bike loops and a pergola structure for shade and framing views to the west. A retaining wall and railing will be necessary for grading these features into the existing site conditions. 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" CITY OF APPLE ULELY,MINNBOA � ` NORTH CREEK _m_vGAPS -TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS o _ ^ 2 ^ \ ; £ 2 { m.) § � / ■ � cT�Y7�PLE VALLEY, MINNBOA LIT. «� aa�E_« _s«wI_�w�s o., » ,,, 4 ~, 2 ° 16586➢I —C—MG W1712022 406M PM 77 S: 01 a m z 2 '1"', m o 0 a > z T z, 9­2W I'm. memT, T I 0 T, 8 G) 'ph �w 3 i 1. X a, M G) wD > T" m 90 > m Z m 0,611 o Om Ai 41� o X ;R .0 0. 8 2 oE g t 1. Im lo. 1. 00 zo mm wm Z50 >. � >T, No m� §zpm M92 cl) 0 m CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA A I NORTH CREEK GREENWAY GAPS -TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS _JQR CITY PROJECT 2022— I EIMNAaV JUNE 2022 `o®o ITEM: 5.E. oo®oo so:° PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY City of COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: August 4, 2022 Apple Valley SECTION: Regular ITEM DESCRIPTION: Division Updates STAFF CONTACT: DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Eric Carlson, Director Parks and Recreation Department Action Requested N/A — informational item Summary Included in the agenda packet you will find divisional updates for Recreation, Arenas, Valleywood and Park Maintenance. These are provided for informational purposes. Background The division updates are presented in written form. From time to time, individual division managers may present in person, items in more detail. If a committee member wishes additional details regarding a specific area please feel free to discuss during the agenda item or contact meat eric.carlson(a)-applevalleymn.gov or 952-953-2410. City of •00 0000 00000 so@ Apple MEMO TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee FROM: Jim Zinck, Valleywood Manager DATE: July 28, 2022 SUBJECT: Valleywood update VALLEYWOOD GOLF & EVENTS Valleywood Golf Course 4851 —McAndrews Rd. Apple Valley, MN 55124 952 / 953-2323 Business continues to boom at Valleywood with both June and July producing record monthly revenue numbers. While rounds of golf have been about equal to last year we are seeing a slightly higher spend per golfer at the facility in 2022. The event business also continues to bounce back from the Covid effect on parties and events. Not only are we seeing a steady increase in the number of private events we are also seeing a dramatic increase in the numbers of inquiries for future events Our seasonal and part time staff have done a fantastic job of providing top flight service to our guests and we are getting a lot of positive feedback on the work our grounds crew have done in keeping the golf course great playing condition. About the only negative thing we have to report is that there has been an increase in evidence of traffic out on the property after hours. We experienced the loss of a few thousand driving range balls early this spring and had an incident of vandalism on the driving range one night in June. We sent a letter out to all of the homeowners bordering the golf course property and the neighborhood across McAndrews Road asking them to be on the lookout for any out of the ordinary activity. Fortunately we haven't had any issues since the early June incident. ••0 .••• •0000 •••• ••• City of Apple Valley MEMO Parks and Recreation Department 7100 West 1471 Street Apple Valley, MN 55124 952 / 953-2300 TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee FROM: Mike Endres, Park Superintendent DATE: August 4, 2022 SUBJECT: Park Maintenance Update SUMMER UPDATES: • Large EVAA tournament the weekend of July 8th through July 1 Oth • Weed and wood chip park planter beds • 400 acres to mow • Daily maintenance at Redwood pool and Family Aquatic Center • Weed control applications for the spring are completed • Daily restroom cleaning • Daily Trash and recycling removals • Weeding and dragging all playground sites • All drinking fountains turned on • Dock installation at Cobblestone is completed • Facilitate Friday night Kelley Summer concert series • Daily Kelley Splash Pad maintenance • Planted large pots at Kelley Park • Daily field grooming and painting • Tree and shrub trimming at Faith park • Coordinate large volunteer group (River Valley Church) for willow clean up at Cobblestone on July 16th. • Freedom Day's prep and support. (Fun Run, Parade, Casting With Cops, Carnival, Family Fun Night) • Replaced crawl tube on Summerfield playgrounds • Facilitate weekend shelter rentals • Respond to various downed tree and limbs in the Park system • Preparation of planting beds at Cobblestone for Tree Trust project • Coordinate RPZ testing and repairs throughout the park system • Completed 110 County ordinance compliance with recycling • Light check/replacements as needed at tennis courts, archery range, athletic complexes, buildings and parking lots • Biweekly Dog Park maintenance • Routine tree/flower watering in the park system • Facilitate Junteenth event at the Community Center complex on June 20th • Implemented When I Work app for seasonal staff • Set up for Dog Walker event at Kelley Park • Flail mowing operations have begun Construction of the Farquar dock has begun with an estimated installation date the week of August I St STAFFING UPDATE: Steve Marsh started as a Park Maintenance I on July 1 Itl' He was a mechanic for 14 years at Lakeville Tire and Auto. His vast equipment repair knowledge and experience will be a valuable asset for the Park Maintenance Division. Park Maintenance Seasonal staff hiring has been completed for the summer. We have been operating at 50% (15 of 30 needed) to help maintain our Park system. The majority of seasonal staff will be returning to college by the end of August. UPCOMMING PROJECTS: • Edging and plantings at the new Summerfield sign • Install new tables and trash/recycling containers at the Pickleball courts •00 0000 00000 •000 City of A p' le pValley Concept Plan Designs ITEM: PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: Announcements SECTION: 6.A. August 4, 2022 Regular Confluence hosted Park-a-Palooza, an all -day park design charrette, at Apple Valley Community Center (14603 Hayes Road) Friday, June 24th. 292 Design Group hosted facility design charrettes July 18th and 215t at the Community Center. Architects were on site creating park and facility designs based on information gathered at previously held community focus groups. Community members were welcomed to stop in throughout the day and share feedback as they sketched. The sketches will be refined and shared on Social Pinpoint, thereby providing another opportunity for the public to weigh in. Pickleball Open House The June 15 pickleball open house held at the Johnny Cake Ridge Park courts was a success. Turnout was good, play was active, and the morning rain held off. Refreshments were provided by Kwik Trip and Bruegger's Bagels. The event was sponsored by the Twin Cities Pickleball Club and coordinated through the help of several local pickleball players. With a little coaching from Councilmember Goodwin, a head to head competition between Police and Parks & Rec staff showed strengths and strong athleticism on both sides. Story Time at Kelley Park Dakota County Galaxie Library partnered with the Parks & Recreation Dept. to provide outdoor story time Tuesday mornings June 14 - July 19 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Kelley Park. Participants ages 2 - 6 with their caregivers were encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Apple Valley Arts Foundation 2022 Kelley Park Music Series Only two performances remain of the Apple Valley Arts Foundation coordinated Music in the Park 2022 concert series. Food and beverage vendors will be on site throughout the evenings. 8/5/22 Power of Ten 8/12/22 Riverside All Stars Drumming - We have a brand new activity at the Apple Valley Senior Center and it has without a doubt become very popular among the Seniors. The new drumming program for seniors is here! Drum FIT Classics gets older active adults moving together to nostalgic music, regardless of ability or mobility level. The program has three modified options to follow along with: seated/low-intensity, seated/medium-intensity, and standing/low-impact. Now older active adults can safely move their bodies in a social setting to improve circulation, brain function and emotional well-being! Apple Valley Senior Bus Tour Brigade A group of Apple Valley Senior leadership along with Parks & Recreation Director Eric Carlson, Recreation Manager Katie Pata and Recreation Supervisor Bridget Samson had the opportunity to visit four different local senior centers to learn what others were doing for senior facilities and programming, and think about ideas to improve senior center services here in Apple Valley. It was a very productive and great day! All of the seniors commented that although there were a few wish list items that intrigued them, they felt such gratitude towards having the Apple Valley Senior and Event Center. Now through September 2022, the City of Apple Valley is asking residents to share what changes they want to see in the parks and recreation system, which includes our Senior Center, and this feedback will be used for future planning. Thank you to the Cities of: Edina, Eden Prairie, Chaska and Shakopee for hosting our tour group last week. A great time was had by all! Cobblestone Fishing Dock The newly repaired fishing dock was installed at Cobblestone Lake, just in time for the "Casting with the Cops" event scheduled for June 30'. The dock was damaged during high winds earlier this spring. Park Maintenance worked with the distributor on replacement. Kudos to the Lifeguards Every day our staff at the pools work to insure the safety of our patrons. In addition to that very important work, they also work to make sure visitors to the pool have a positive experience. It's rewarding when the effort is recognized and called out as in the example received this week. To whom it may concern: I wanted to send some big Kudos to the Lifeguards at Apple Valley Aquatic Center yesterday. I had 3 children with me, 2 of which have Down Syndrome. 1. My 5 year old is tall enough for the body slides but not confident when he got to the bottom to get his footing back, the lifeguards were able to call to each other to assist him when he got to the bottom of the slide. This made his day since it was his 5r" birthday! 2. My 11 year old (with Down Syndrome) was the next in line when the lifeguard switch was happening and had to go back down the stairs and she was pretty upset. The lifeguard at the top, said take my hand and you can help me walk down. That made her day. 3. My 10 year old (with Down Syndrome) has never been able to go down the slides anywhere since no one would assist if he went under water at the bottom. Once again the lifeguards went out of their way to make sure he got back on his feet and were extremely patient while he made his way to the steps. So I wanted to send huge thank you's to those working on 7125 from about 11 am- 3pm, you made our day enjoyable and turned past bad experiences at other places into a great experience there! We will be back. Thank you once again! Xxxx Xxxxxxx