09-07-2021 - Park Commission Packet

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Park Commission City of Orono The Park Commission advises the City Council on matters of maintenance and use of park facilities, preservation of natural resources and promotion of environmental awareness MISSION STATEMENT The City of Orono will provide effective guidance through public policy established from citizen involvement, by empowering staff to implement best practices to prepare Orono for any challenges of the future and by ensuring a positive customer experience, superior municipal services and provide a safe community for the residents, businesses and customers to live, work and play in. Fr o m C i t y C o d e Members. The park commission is composed of seven members, who serve staggered three-year terms. The director of public services and one council member shall be members of the commission ex officio and without vote and are in addition to the seven-member commission (Code Section 22-32) VISION STATEMENT To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets. Powers & Duties. The park commission shall be only an advisory body to the City Council. The commission shall study and consider the continuing needs of the city for parks and recreation areas and facilities of all kinds, including but not limited to problems involving public use of Lake Minnetonka and other lakes in the city, and portions of its shorelines. The commission shall report to the council. (Code Section 22-33) CITY OF ORONO GOALS To provide consistent high levels of customer service to our residents and balance the enforcement of city codes To maintain sustainable funding for infrastructure while maintaining a stable tax levy To create a culture of continuous improvement by providing efficient and reliable government services To adopt best practices into city processes to ensure the high quality services are provided in an ever -changing environment 2021 Focus Parks / Function Purpose Committee Members Goals Timeline / Milestones (PC-Park Commission Lead; S-Staff Lead; CC-City Council, V-volunteers) Summit Beach Special steering committee for master plan Jan Berg * Jennifer Klaahsen 1. Finalize a “vision document” for the park, including playground equipment and possibly a swim platform. 2. Consider making a grant request to help fund playground equipment and determine timing based on available funding. Spring 2021 –Present to City Council and Parks Commission for input and funding approval (PC, S) Nov 2021 –Playground grant due to HC (PC,S) Lurton Park Standing Committee to explore opportunities for improvements at the park Taylor Stephens Casey Conrad Hudson 1. Maintenance. Establish a weekly maintenance checklist. 2. Determine how to handle overflow parking situation. Add signage to support. 3. Host Lurton Dog Days in June 2021. 4. Establish a Friends of the Dog Park group. 5. Develop list of future upgrades April-May 2021-Develop Maintenance checklist (PC) June 19– Annual Lurton Dog Park event Community Events at Parks Special steering committee to develop a plan for an annual holiday tree lighting ceremony and other events at City Parks Brian (Bederwood) Rick (Big Island) Jan (Tree Lighting)* Special steering committee to develop a plan for an annual holiday tree lighting ceremony and other events at City Parks Goals for this subcommittee are: 1. Draft a schedule of annual community events held at Orono parks, hosted by the Commission/City Council. The plan should propose a budget for each event. 2. Create a fundraising structure for the Tree Lighting and other possible future events. Create documents explaining the program. Feb 2021- Annual schedule of events complete (PC) Apr 2021- Bederwood Sports Field Grant Opening Plan Complete (PC) May 2021-Bederwood Sports Field Grant Opening (PC) Jul 2021- Big Island Ground Breaking Plan Complete (PC) Aug 2021-Big Island Ground Breaking (PC) Oct 2021- Holiday Tree Lighting Plan Complete (PC) Dec 2021- Holiday Tree lighting Event (PC) Trails Standing Committee to explore opportunities for improvements and additions to trials throughout the community. Rick Carter * Taylor Stephens 1. Lakeview Legacy: Community input, track comp plan 2. Explore mountain biking in Lowry or Bederwood ___– get community input re: Lakeview Legacy (PC) April/May– re-engage Orono high school biking team Big Island Special steering committee for master plan development and design guidance of the Bid Island Improvement Projects. Rick Carter * 1. Complete installation of features procured/started in 2020. 2. Design and install interpretive sign. 3. Complete trail extension project 4. Install toilet #2 5. Host a grand opening Aug 7th – Big Island Grand Opening Golf Course Standing committee for Golf Course Initiatives Brian Roath* 1. Develop business plan for OGC, including 5 year goals and 10 year vision Feb 2021 – Determine long-term goals. Engage CC, PC, and staff in process Mar/Apr 2021 – Plan short-term goals. Engage all stakeholders in process Hackberry Park Master plan Special steering committee for master plan development Brian Roath Casey Conrad Hudson 1. Create “vision” for the park. (Timing and specifics for the park will remain unknown) Fall 2021 Crystal Bay Park Master Plan Special steering committee for master plan development Casey Conrad Hudson Vanessa Keller 1. Complete a draft of a long-range master plan for the park. 2. Determine the need for a near-term replacement of playground equipment. Consider requesting grant funding. Feb 2021 – Identify key stakeholders Apr 2021 – Determine process. Share process with neighbors. Sep 2021 – Complete draft of master plan Nov 2021 –Playground grant due to HC (PC,S) Bederwood Standing committee for project Brian Roath* 1. Partner with Orono/Westonka soccer club to request grant for soccer equipment 2. Grand opening event April 2021 –Sports grant due to HC (PC,S) May 2021-Bederwood Sports Field Grant Opening (PC) Cancelled. Issue/Question/ or Guidance needed. Completed As of February 5, 2021