HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-2014 Park Commission PacketAGENDA
CITY OF ORONO PARK COMMISSION
Monday, November 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm
2780 Kelley Parkway — Council Chambers
PRESENTATION
1. Eagle Scout Project Proposal - Alex Knueppel
OLD BUSINESS
2. Approval of Minutes
Attachment: Draft Minutes of July 7, 2014
3. Discussion on Park Maintenance Standards
Attachment: Rick Meyer draft standards
4. Commissioner'Adopt-A-Park' Assignments Review
5. Park Donation Policy (Lindahl)
6. Handicap Portapotties
7. Meeting Schedule
8. Report on Joint Big Island Lake Tour
NEW BUSINESS
9. City Beach and Dock Standards (Berg)
Attachments: -Rick Meyer draft standards
- Statutes 471.155: Lifeguards
10. Jessica Warner and Dean Lundblad Resignations - Commissioner Recruitment (Meyers)
11. Subdivision Review re Trail Easement - 4565 Bayside Road
Attachment: Memo/Plat/Trails Map
12. Park Commission Protocols (Meyers)
13. Park Tours (Meyers)
14. 2015 Goals (Meyers)
15. Park Survey (Bryce Johnson)
16. Commissioner contact information (Meyers)
17. Park Commission Officers (Meyers)
18. 1996 Inventory Update (Brenda Johnson)
Attachment: 1997 Parks Inventory
19. Next Meeting Topics (Meyers)
- Pop -Up Meeting (Mack?)
- Orono Parks Dedication Fund (Bryce Johnson)
- Kiosks (Pesek)
- Park Commission Manual (Edwards)
ADJOURNMENT
Additional Attachments:
A - List of public access points in Orono
B - Loftus email re Lurton Park
C - Rural Oasis Study
D - Levang email of June 23 re: park tour
E - Park Fund Data (Finance Department)
MEMORANDUM
To: Park Commission
From: Mike Gaffron
Date: August 28, 2014
Subject: Park Commission Update
At its August 25 work session, the Council briefly reviewed comments and recommendations of the
Park Commission brought up at your July meeting. Council indicated the following:
1) The Park Commission membership will remain at a level of seven members as required by City
Code. It was noted that while Jessica Warner has resigned from the Commission, two
additional candidates have submitted applications to become Park Commission members, and
they will be interviewed by the Council on September 22 and potentially appointed that night.
2) Installation of handicapped -accessible porta-potties will be considered for installation at
Hackberry and Navarre parks in 2015. This issue will be revisited next year. Cost and actual
need are factors to be taken into account.
3) There was not support for increasing the Park Commission meeting schedule to once a month.
Additional update items:
- At your July meeting the question was asked whether we are required by law to provide a Red Cross
certified lifeguard at our beaches. The answer is that we do not have to provide lifeguards at our
beaches, but if we choose to, they must be red Cross certified. See the attached statute.
- The dock has been re -installed at the Carman/Frederick location. A review of City files indicates that
prior to 2006 the house along the west side of the Carman Street lake access corridor used the corridor
for its driveway, which was graveled from Frederick Street about halfway down to the lake. When
variances were granted to allow major renovation to that house in 2006, the City required a new
driveway be constructed directly from Frederick and the old gravel driveway in the access corridor be
removed and restored to grass.
- In its deliberations for the 2015 budget, Council is considering additional funding for parks and
roads. We should know more after the September 22 Council meeting.
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Monday, July 7, 2014
7:00 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
The Orono Park Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present:
Chair Rick Meyers, Commissioners Jan Berg, and Sarah Lindahl. Representing Staff were Senior Planner
Michael Gaffron, Community Development Director Andrew Mack, and Recorder Jackie Young.
Council Member Lizz Levang and Mayor Lili Tod McMillan were present.
Chair Meyers called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION FOR MAY 5, 2014
Berg moved, Lindahl seconded, to approve the minutes of the Orono Park Commission meeting of
May 5, 2014, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0.
OLD BUSINESS
1. RECAP — MAY 30 PARK TOUR
Meyers noted the Park Commission recently toured half of the city parks and that another date will be
scheduled in the near future to tour the remaining parks.
2. RECAP — NAVARRE PLAYGROUD PLANTINGS & ENGLUND MEMORIAL
Meyers reported the planting at the Navarre Park went well and that a number of volunteers turned out to
help. Meyers indicated he has received a number of compliments about how nice the park looks.
3. DISCUSSION ON PARK MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
Meyers noted the City's Public Works Director has recently left the City to take a new job and that he
would like to speak with the new director once the position is filled before the Park Commission proceeds
further with the park maintenance standards. Meyers stated he would like to set reasonable goals that the
Public Works Department will be able to meet.
Meyers noted other cities' park maintenance standards were included in the packet.
Gaffron stated very few cities in the area have a formal park maintenance program.
Meyers stated to his knowledge Shorewood is working on a park maintenance program and that should be
ready in the near future.
4. COMMISSIONER "ADOPT -A -PARK" ASSIGNMENTS
Meyers stated he would like to make sure that each park commissioner is clear on their adopt -a -park
assignments.
Meyers asked Commissioner Lindahl which parks she is overseeing.
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Lindahl stated she does not have any parks assigned to her at this point.
Meyers noted Commissioner Berg is overseeing all of the beaches and that Commissioner Warner is
overseeing Casco Point Park, Tower Park, Bederwood Park, and Crystal Park. Commissioner Lundblad
is sharing oversight of Crystal Park and has also been assigned French Creek Park and Seven Nations
Park. Meyers stated he will be overseeing Marie Antoine, Highwood, Navarre Playground, and the future
Fire Station Park.
Meyers stated Commissioner Lindahl will be assigned Lurton Park, Chevy Chase Park, and Saga Hill
Park Meyers noted those three parks will be on the next park tour.
5. PARK DONATION POLICY DISCUSSION
Meyers stated he would like Commissioner Lindahl to be in charge of the park donations. Meyers
indicated he would like to leave the donation standards fairly open.
6. CRYSTAL BAY PARK
Meyers stated he would like to focus on one park at a time. Meyers noted work for this year on the
Navarre Park has been completed and that he would like to turn the Park Commission's attention to
Crystal Bay Park.
Meyers recommended at this time the major neighborhood playgrounds receive more attention than some
of the more natural, passive parks. Meyers noted the City Council will be receiving the notes that were
taken by Council Member Levang during the park tour on the items the Park Commission feel should be
addressed.
NEW BUSINESS
7. CITY DOCKS AT CITY BEACHES AND ACCESSES
Meyers stated tonight's meeting is open for public comment on whether the residents would like to see
docks at various city beaches and lake access points.
Julie Gatehouse, 2443 Carman Street, stated they used to have a little city dock at the end of their street
and that the neighbors really enjoyed it. Gatehouse stated last year the dock was taken out and not
re -installed this year. Gatehouse indicated she inquired at City Hall on the reason why and was told that
the Park Commission had recommended that a number of the docks be removed due to budget and safety
concerns. Gatehouse noted this occurred prior to the rainfalls.
Gatehouse stated she was also told there would be a meeting tonight and that they would be able to ask
questions about why the docks in general have been removed as well as their specific dock. Gatehouse
stated the neighbors are wondering whether there is any possibility that the dock could be put back.
Gatehouse indicated her family has enjoyed the dock since moving into their house approximately six
years ago and that it was one of the deciding factors that led to them purchasing their house. Gatehouse
stated she would like to know how the Park Commission came to the decision to remove the dock.
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Mark Palmer, 2450 Cannan Street, stated they reside on the lagoon and have their own lake access but
that they also enjoyed using the dock Palmer stated in his view removal of the dock is unfortunate for
the people who do not live on the lakeshore and that it has always functioned as a day dock only and that
no one in the neighborhood has been breaking that rule.
Palmer noted the previous homeowner directly to the west of the dock illegally rip -rapped his property
and a portion of the city -owned beach, which eliminated the sand beach. Palmer stated he is not sure why
that was never addressed or required to be moved. Palmer stated as a lakeshore owner, he is very much in
favor of the dock.
Greg Reep, 2440 Carman Street, stated given the high water levels this year, it is very difficult for elderly
people to get in and out of their boats. Reep indicated he has heard a number of people making
arrangements to pick up people at other people's residences with private docks and that the neighbors
should not have to do that.
Nate Boutang, 2431 Carman Street, stated he would echo Julie Gatehouse's comments and that the dock
was only used by the neighbors. Boutang stated it was nice to have access to the bay and that it was also
a selling point when he purchased his house. Boutang stated he would like to see the dock installed again
this year.
Peter Bluth, 2413 Carman Street, stated he lives across from the lake and that he enjoyed using the dock.
Bluth indicated the dock also helped bring the neighbors together and that it is unfortunate the dock is not
there this year. Bluth noted the beach is not marked and is basically only used by the people on Carman
Street.
Mark Palmer stated that dock has been a part of the Carman Street neighborhood for decades and that he
was very surprised that it went away. Palmer stated he would like his neighbors to have access to the lake
since a number of them do not have their own lakeshore. Palmer indicated there is no parking allowed on
the street and that it is not well known that there is a beach there.
Meyers noted Commissioner 'Berg is in charge of the City -owned beaches and that he would like to hear
her comments on the matter.
Berg stated she was not aware there was a beach on Cannan Street.
Gaffron noted there is a memorandum from former Public Works Director Jesse Struve which states that
he made a presentation to the City Council regarding the installation of docks. In 2013, Staff received a
number of calls pertaining to the use of docks at beach areas. Per City Code, it is unlawful for any person
to dive, jump or fish from docks in beach areas. Gaffron noted the City has never really considered the
Carman Street dock area to be a beach.
Gaffron indicated the memorandum also goes on to state that it is unlawful to dock any watercraft at the
docks located at beaches. Following the installation of the docks in 2013, Staff received a number of calls
pertaining to docks at beach areas and re-evaluated dock placement throughout the City.
Gaffron stated based on City Code, the use of docks in swimming beach areas is to stand on only. Many
of the docks in Orono were starting to require high annual maintenance. In an effort to reduce long-term
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costs of maintenance or replacement, and because the use of the docks in swimming beach areas has such
a narrow use, Staff felt docks should not be installed in swimming beach areas.
Gaffron noted former Public Works Director Struve made a recommendation to the City Council this past
winter to only install docks at public boat landing areas because the docks serve a purpose and can be
easily used by the general public. The City Council agreed with that recommendation. This spring the
Public Works Department only installed docks in designated boat landing areas and did not install docks
at any beach or fire road access area.
Gaffron stated currently the City has four beaches, with three of them being located on Lake Minnetonka
and one on Long Lake. At the present time there are three docks installed; one on Stubbs Bay, one at
Loma Linda on North Arm, and then a dock located on the other side of North Arm. Gaffron indicated he
has no idea why the dock at Carman Street was not installed other than the memorandum that says it is
not a boat landing. Gaffron stated two of the city docks are not used for boat launching.
Gaffron stated he is not aware of what the rationale was for not installing the dock on Carman other than
what is contained in the memorandum.
Meyers asked if the residents use this area as a beach
Palmer stated the area was rip -rapped and never removed, which makes it difficult to use as a beach, but
that people do swim and wade near the lakeshore. Palmer stated a number of people use it to launch
canoes and kayaks.
Julie Gatehouse stated her 15 -year-old son has a little Johnny boat and that he would launch it from there.
Gatehouse stated since it became questionable after the rip -rap was placed there on whether they could
use the access, he stopped doing that. In addition, the neighbor to the right has planted grass and
maintains it so it looks like his yard, which has made people hesitant to use the access lane.
Gatehouse indicated she has read different things that say they are allowed to walk across that piece of
grass down to the dock but that she has told her son not to do it since that neighbor does not like people
walking on that piece of property. Gatehouse stated now that the dock is gone, it makes it seem like the
area is not available to the neighbors at all.
Palmer stated it used to be a fire lane road and that the neighbor made it appear as though it is part of his
property.
Meyers commented there are a number of fire lanes within Orono that are owned by the City and that the
Park Commission has discussed those at length in the past. Meyers noted the fire lanes are not always
well marked.
Meyers stated at this time the Park Commission is attempting to arrive at what defines a beach and what
defines a boat landing. Meyers noted there are some people who are not in support of docks at the fire
lanes. Meyers stated if it is a swimming area, there can be no boats.
Gafiron stated the actual physical docks are only located at places that have physical access for a vehicle
to drop a boat in from a trailer. Gaffron noted the Carman Street access is different and is not a real boat
launch area.
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Neil Bluth stated he would call it an access point and not a boat launch area
Berg asked how wide the area is.
Gaffron stated the area is 30 feet wide and that it is very clear the area is dedicated to the public. Gaffron
stated to his knowledge the house next to this access point was rebuilt approximately ten years ago and
that it was made very clear at that time that the owners of that house could not block that access.
Gaffron stated in his view the City did not want to have a permanent gravel area there since that would
attract members of the public that were not from the neighborhood and that it was intended to be a
neighborhood access point only. Gaffron indicated he does not have information at this point on whether
the City allowed that area to be turned into grass or rip -rapped.
Gaffron stated the question is how the neighborhood would like it marked. Gaffron stated if it is marked
as a public access point, it is likely members of the general public will use it, which would create other
issues. Gaffron stated this general issue has been discussed at the city level for a number of years.
Meyers commented it sounds like the residents would like the dock installed to launch small boats or
kayaks. Meyers noted at this time the Park Commission is just starting to identify what use should be
allowed at each beach or access point. Meyers noted if it is designated for boats, swimming would not be
allowed.
Julie Gatehouse stated they do not utilize it as a beach.
Meyers asked if this was a floating dock.
Palmer indicated it was not but that it was always higher than the other docks on the lagoon. Palmer
stated it is a nice place for people who do not have lake access to bring their boat to.
Meyers asked if the area is ever congested on the weekends
Palmer indicated it is not.
Meyers asked if people leave their boats there overnight.
Julie Gatehouse stated the boats are never left there overnight or longer than an hour or two
Gaffron stated per City Code, all docks owned or maintained by the City shall be subject to the following
regulations: One, it is unlawful for any person to dive, jump or fish from or otherwise use a city dock or
the adjacent area in a manner so as to disturb or endanger any other person. Two, it is unlawful to dock
any watercraft except for the temporary purpose of boarding or discharging passengers, and then not in
any dock within a swimming beach. Three, it is unlawful to use a city dock or the surrounding area for
any purpose between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and sunrise the next morning. Four, it is unlawful to deposit
or leave any paper, can, bottle, glass or other refuse on or near a city dock except in approved containers
placed by the City for such purpose.
Gaffron asked if there has ever been a garbage can down there.
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Julie Gatehouse indicated there has not been a garbage can located there. Gatehouse stated they would
like to keep the dock nice and that she initially thought the City was making repairs on the dock when it
was not installed this spring.
Palmer stated the previous adjoining homeowner piled rip -rap two to three feet high and covered it with
his harvested milfoil to prevent people from walking out on the dock. Palmer indicated approximately a
dozen residents use it and that they keep the area very neat and clean.
Julie Gatehouse indicated that neighbor maintains the grass meticulously and that he makes it very clear
that he is not happy that anyone is walking down there.
Palmer indicated that neighbor also got in trouble with the City by parking his boat lift in front of that
spot so it could not be accessed by a snowmobile or ATV. Ultimately the police or City told him he had
to move it or allow people to walk on his property to go around it.
Meyers stated if someone is doing something like that, he would suggest taking some pictures of it and
submitting those to the City so Staff can take appropriate action.
Meyers stated the Park Commission needs to develop a uniform policy and definitions for the lake access
points and that they will need to continue this discussion. Meyers stated it is likely the Carman Street
residents will not get a dock this year, especially given the high water levels. Meyers noted he also is not
aware of what the condition of the docks the City has in storage is either.
Julie Gatehouse indicated the dock was not in bad shape but that it needed some upgrades. Gatehouse
stated she did buy some caps to put on the dock posts but that the neighbor took them off.
Meyers stated the City also has some responsibility for keeping the docks in good condition. Meyers
stated the City will need to determine if there should be a dock at this location; and if the City Council
determines there should be a dock here, it would be nice to have a dock on barrels so there is never an
issue with high or low water levels.
Palmer stated it was a very small dock on wheels, which made it easy to install, and that a dock on barrels
would be more time consuming to install.
Neil Bluth commented that perhaps the residents could do some fundraising.
Nate Boutang stated they would also be happy to maintain it and install it.
Gaffron asked if the dock was stored on the land next to the water.
Palmer indicated it was.
Lindahl stated it sounds like that area needs to be defined, and that without a clear definition, the
neighbors are starting to move in on the fire lane. Lindahl stated the residents need a clear understanding
on how the property can be used.
Meyers stated the Park Commission also discussed putting some monuments at various city -owned parks
and beaches to identify the access points and that the Park Commission will be touring this area on their
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next park tour. Meyers stated the Park Commission will be making a recommendation to the City
Council and that the City Council has the final say on what will be done. Meyers indicated Staff can put
the information on the park tour on the City's website and that he would invite the neighbors to come
down to the access point so they can point things out and discuss things with the Park Commission.
Meyers stated the Park Commission will be discussing this issue further and will be malting a
recommendation to the City Council but that it is unlikely there will be a dock at this location this year.
Meyers stated the minutes and other information will be available on the City's website.
Meyers thanked the residents for their input.
Berg stated she was not aware that city docks were something that the Park Commission should be
looking at. Berg stated when she looked at this area, she thought the access lane was part of the
neighbor's yard.
Gaffron stated there are a number of different characteristics to each of the fire lanes and that some of
them are used year-round and that others are not very accessible. Gaffron indicated the Comprehensive
Plan does identify the fire lanes, their locations, and how they are to be used. Gaffron stated
approximately ten years ago the Park Commission had a number of lengthy discussions about marking the
various accesses and a number of issues were raised. Gaffron stated there are a number of these fire lanes
where the general public does not know they exist and they are used primarily by the residents of the
neighborhood, which may change if they are better marked.
Berg stated she would not define this area as a beach/swimming area. Berg stated a one -size fits all
definition is also not the way to go and that different categories will need to be determined.
Gaffron stated to some extent those categories already exist in the Comprehensive Plan.
Meyers stated general categories can mean different things to different people and that there needs to be a
clear definition of what they are and what uses are allowed. Meyers indicated he would not be
uncomfortable placing a dock at this area but that the neighbors need to know exactly what is and is not
allowed.
Mayor McMillan stated the City should also compile a list of the docks in the City.
Gaffron indicated he will put together a list prior to the next park tour.
Berg stated one issue is that the neighbors like to expand their properties into the fire lanes, which will
need to be addressed at some point.
Meyers asked if there is a new law that says if an access point is not being used as it is intended whether
the City can lose that access point.
Gaffron stated there are 41 access points in the City and that they have gone through various dedication
processes to allow them to come into being. Gaffron indicated the majority of them were dedicated as
part of a past plat process. Gaffron noted the City did lose one access off of North Shore Drive because
the town board back in the early 1900s did not keep good enough records. Gaffron indicated there are a
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few others that are at risk of being lost but that the vast majority have been dedicated to the public via
plat.
Meyers asked if the City could get rid of any access points if they wanted to.
Gaffron stated in 1934, a judge ruled that these lake access points for the general public should not be
vacated. Based on that case, it has been the City's policy for the past 10 to 15 years when dealing with
these types of public accesses that they are not vacated.
Meyers asked if the City is not maintaining them as an access, whether the City abdicating their rights
over them.
Gaffron indicated he is not sure what the future holds and that the fire lanes vary considerably in
character. Gaffron stated the City has an access lane that is in between two homes that are approximately
20 feet apart, which became a big issue a few years ago. The vast majority of the fire lanes are not at risk
and that it would be difficult for the City to justify getting rid of them since the City does not know what
the future holds.
8. HANDICAP PORTA-POTTIES
Meyers stated there used to be a handicap porta-potty at the Navarre playground which is no longer there
and that he is wondering why that is.
Gaffron stated according to the Public Works Department, the handicap porta-potties are an extra $100 a
month.
Meyers stated the handicap porta-potties might be necessary at some of the more heavily used parks and
that he was asked whether a handicap porta-potty could be located at the Navarre Park. Meyers noted
people change diapers on the picnic tables and that he would rather see them do that in a porta-potty if
there is enough room.
Berg commented it is a tough one to go against since the emphasis nowadays is on having things for
handicap people. Berg stated the City also needs to take into account the American Disability Act but
that the City needs to take a look at the use and size of the parks.
Lindahl stated she would like to see them placed only at the higher used parks and beaches.
Meyers stated he would also like to see every porta-potty surrounded by a wood enclosure.
Meyers moved to recommend the City Council consider putting handicap porta-potties at the more
heavily used parks, including Hackberry, Navarre Park, Crystal Bay Park.
Gaffron asked if he would also like to include Bederwood.
Meyers amended his motion, Berg seconded, to recommend the City Council consider putting
handicap porta-potties at the more heavily used parks, including Hackberry, Navarre Park, Crystal
Bay Park and Bederwood. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0.
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9. MONTHLY MEETINGS
Meyers stated the City has not had any success at recruiting additional members to the Park Commission
and that he would propose setting the number at five with any new applicants being appointed as
alternates.
Berg moved, Meyers seconded, to set the number of positions on the Park Commission at five and
that any new applicants would be alternates. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0.
Meyers stated in his view having meetings every other month is too long and that he would like to see it
occur on a monthly basis until more of the loose ends are taken care of.
Berg stated given the fact that there has not been a Park Commission for a few years as well as the
number of items the Park Commission is currently looking at, it would be better to meet once a month.
Berg stated it is easier to cancel a meeting and that it can always be changed once these items are dealt
with.
Lindahl asked if the meetings would be in addition to the tours and other events
Meyers stated he is only aware of the upcoming park tour and that he does not envision a lot of extra
meetings. Meyers noted the boat landings will also need to be included in the park tour.
Lindahl indicated she would be willing to try it. Lindahl stated she did accept the position on the Park
Commission knowing that it would only be meeting every other month. Lindahl stated she has the sense
that there is a lot of history that has been forgotten.
Berg stated reviewing the Comprehensive Plan would be helpful in gaining a better understanding of the
parks.
Lindahl moved, Meyers seconded, to hold a Park Commission meeting every month starting in
August.
Gaffron noted a new public works director has not yet been hired and that the intent of the City Council
was for Staff and the public works director to share work on the Park Commission. Gaffron stated it is
also a busy time for the Planning Commission and that he may not have the time available to deal with
another meeting every month. Gaft on noted it takes him approximately four to six hours to compile the
packet for the Park Commission.
Berg asked if the park commissioners could help compile the packets.
Gaffron stated the items that Staff needs to do is gathering the information together from the various
sources and proofreading the minutes. Gaffron stated he is not sure the City has the Staff time to devote
to a monthly meeting.
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Mack stated he would concur with Mr. Gaffron's comments and that the Park Commission is not typically
under the Planning Department but is usually under the auspices of Public Works, which would be the
right place for Staff support.
Mack stated he would look at the rip -rap on Carman that was discussed earlier, and if work was done that
was not authorized by the City, Staff will look into that.
Meyers stated he likes the idea of having someone from the Public Works Department be associated with
the Park Commission and attend the meetings. Meyers stated he would like to vote on the motion and let
the City Council decide.
Lindahl stated she is hesitant to approve the motion since it involves more work for Staff.
Meyers stated it might perhaps be better to have the input of the full Park Commission and that perhaps
they should defer action on it until later.
The above motion was withdrawn.
Lindahl asked if it would be better to have a special meeting once in a while rather than a regular monthly
meeting.
Meyers stated the City Council could call a special meeting of the Park Commission if necessary.
Meyers stated he would also encourage the Park Commission to review the Comprehensive Plan, which is
available on the City's website as well as previous park minutes.
McMillan stated the 'Park Commission could also set up a work session to work on things like the park
maintenance standards.
Berg asked why the meetings are at 7:00.
McMillan stated the meetings could be scheduled earlier if the Park Commission chooses.
Gaffron indicated he could be available as early as 5:00.
Berg stated she would recommend moving the Park Commission meeting time up.
McMillan suggested asking the rest of the Park Commission for their input prior to a decision being
made.
10. OTHER
Gaffron noted City Code says that the Park Commission is to be 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.
Gaffron stated the Park Commission can make the recommendation to the City Council to reduce it to
five members but that it technically would require a code change.
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Meyers stated it will be up to the City Council to provide direction.
Mack stated based on his experience, holding public meetings or neighborhood meetings are very
effective to gain people's thoughts on possible improvements.
Meyers stated if the Park Commission is going to discuss one of the neighborhood parks, the City can
notify the local residents.
ADOURNMENT
Berg moved, Meyers seconded, to adjourn the Orono Park Commission meeting at 8:24 p.m.
VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0.
Rick Meyers,
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Saturday, August 2, 2014
Orono Paris Maintenance Standards.
There are manylypes of parks in Orono. Some are active (Antoine, Bederwood, Crystal
Bay, Haokberry, and Navarre), some passive (Livingston Tower, Highwood, Seven Nations,
Chevy Chase, French Creek Preserve, Saga Hili, and Lorton), and some natural (Cygnet,
Casco Point, Lowry Woods, and Pleasant Mew).
Active parks should be mowed once a week, litter should be picked up weekly, as well as
branches that may have fallen due to wind or storms,
Trees and shrubbery should be trimmed as necessary to maintain health and promote proper
grass growth.
Playground equipment should be checked at least twice a season for cleanliness and upkeep.
Wood chips and stones in play areas should be kept free of weeds and debris, and should be
swept off adjoining sidewalk areas.
Weed control should be applied to all grassy areas as needed.
Baseball diamonds should be kept weed free and graded as necessary.
Every active park should have garbage cans, as well as plonic tables, benches, and bike racks.
Garbage cans must be emptied on a weekly basis.
Parking areas should be weed free and properly graded.
All parks should have uniform signage regarding park rules and regulations and the hours of
use.
Passive parks, such as Saga Hill, Hlghwood, and French Creek Preserve, have required
minimal degrees of upkeep, due to limited use patterns. Trees should be maintained and grass
should be mowed and litter removed as needed.
Livingston Tower and Chevy Chase are small pocket parks requiring regular lawn mowing and
upkeep.
Lurton Park, and Seven Nations should have their trails and picnic areas mowed and kept dean
on a weekly basis to encourage more use.
The natural areas, Cygnet, Casco Point, Lowry Woods, and Pleasant view, require no regularly
scheduled maintenance.
Park Commissioners will check their designated parks monthly, and notify the park Chair who
will then no* the Public Works Director to remedy any problems found,
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Saturday, August 2, 2014
Orono Swim Beach Standards
Orono has several small neighborhood swim beaches on lake Minnetonka.
Lydlard, Carmen's, Casco, and Sandy Beach are located on old fire lanes within the city, as well
as one large public beach on Long Lake, Summit Beach.
Each beach presents its own problems and opportunities.
The idea of a swlm beach is for non-hparian home owners to have a place to enjoy the take for
swimming, wading, or just to take In the views.
Several beaches had docks, which have since been removed. Docks were removed because
they were conflicting with the beaches' Intended uses as mentioned.
One dock still remains on Stubbs bay, but this area has not been defined as a swim beach. It is
primarily used for fishing and lake viewing.
Beach areas should not allow motorized watercraft or fishing, Multiple use situations create
unnecessary discord and are difficult to regulate.
The Park Commission's recommendation is that all beaches be provided a picnic table, a
permanent bench, and a bike rack, but no dock.
Signs should be placed dearly stating that no motorized watercraft are allowed in the beach
area.
Swim buoys should be placed in front of each beach area to advise boaters to stay dear.
Beach areas should all have uniform signage stating acceptable uses and hours of operation.
Beach areas should be mowed and cleaned up at least once a week during the summer
season. Lake weeds should be removed as necessary, and sand replenished when advisable.
Garbage cants are recommended for Summit Beach only as it Is the one large public beach,
Historically the small neighborhood beadles have been kept clean by the users on their own.
These rules will apply to all beaches under city control.
Park Commissioners will check their designated swim beaches monthly, and notify the park
Chair who will then notify the Public Works Director to remedy any problems found.
Bill Text: MN SF2245 12013-2014 1 88th Legislature I Engrossed I LegiScan
Bill Text:
2013-2014
Minnesota Senate Bill 2245 (In Recess)
Bill Title: Tony Caine's Law
Legislature
Status: (Passed) 2014-04-30 - Secretary of State Chapter 179 04/30/14 [SF2245 Detail]
Download: Minnesota-2013-SF2245-Engrossed. html
1.1 A bill for an act
1.2 relating to public beaches; requiring lifeguards at public beaches to have certain
1.3 minimum training;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter
1.4 471.
1.5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.6 Section 1. [471.1551 PUBLIC BEACHES: LIFEGUARIDS.
1.7 Subdivision 1. Definitions. For ule ppMoses ofthis section:
1.8 Q) "golitical subdivision" mks a statutory or, hone rule charter city, oounCMown,
1.9 orether political subdivision and
1.10 L21 "public swimming beach" means an arra abu li Mia body ofwater, _other
1.11 a swimming pool governed by section 144.1222, owned oLoperatcd by the_aolitical
1.12 subdivision, whether directly or under agreement with another public or nriv to entity -
1.13 intended to be omen to the public for swimming
1.14 SUM. 2 Lifeguards. ards. If a political subdiv,isic"ovides for liferruards to bU esent
1.15 at a p_ul lic swimmine be L each lifeguard must be certified in first aid and adult, child,
1.16 and infant cardi linonary resuscitation hhave American Red Cross li9ea_uard certification
1.17 or the equivalent and be responsible for the supervision and sagely of persons at the public
1.1e swimmine beach while,on duty_
1.19 Sabel. 3. Citation. This section may be cited as "Tony Caine's Law."
1.20 EFFECTIVE IDATE.This section is effective January 120_1 5.
Engrossed
ATT-' 0 I0
Date Application Received: 09/17/14
Date Application Considered as Complete: 09/24/14
120 -Day Review Period Expires: 01/22/2015
To: Park Commission
Jessica Loftus, City Administrator
From: Melanie Curtis, Planner pu
Date: 30 October 2014
Subject: #14-3694, Peter & Sharon Rennebohm, 4565 Bayside Road - Preliminary Plat
Park Commission Trail Review
Zoning District: RR -16 One Family Rural Residential District (2 acre/200' width)
Existing Lot Areas: 9.07± acres dry
0.51± (proposed 33' ROW dedication)
+ 0.59± acres wetland
10.17± acres total
List of Exhibits
Exhibit A. Proposed Preliminary Plat Survey
Exhibit B. 2008-2030 CMP Map 4E-3: Comprehensive Trail System Plan
The property at 4565 Bayside Road is currently in the process of a preliminary plat review in order to
create a total of 2 lots from the original 10+ acre property. The 2008-2030 CMP Comprehensive Trail
System Map (Exhibit B) indicates that a future trail is planned along Bayside Road (CSAH 84). No
determination has been made regarding which side of Bayside Road the trail should be located. The Park
Commission should review and make a recommendation regarding the trail.
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roads to serve new residential developments of 3 or more units; by limiting the
number of curb cuts per residence; by prohibiting direct access to principal arterials;
and by a number of other regulations involving the location, type and number of
access points to the arterial roadway system.
It is the City's policy that new direct access to arterials is to be minimized to the
greatest extent possible. However, many of southern Orono's arterials near the Lake
Minnetonka shoreline have historically served a dual function as both arterials and as
local/collector streets; due to geographic and topographic limitations. Minimization or
consolidation of existing driveway and local street access points along these unique
roadways is a complex matter which will often require the cooperation of multiple
property owners. The City will encourage the use of shared driveways along existing
developed arterials wherever feasible. Further, the City will continue to investigate
the feasibility of closing existing direct local street access points to principal and
minor arterials where suitable alternative access points maybe established.
LAKE ACCESS PRESERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
With more than 40 miles of Lake Minnetonka shoreline and nearly 5 miles of
additional lake shorelines, Orono's lakes provide a significant recreational resource for
all Orono residents, not just for those who own property abutting the lakes. This value
was long ago realized by the City fathers, as well as by early land developers. In order
to provide lake access for the general public, as well as to provide for fire department
access to the lake as a water source, a number of lake access corridors were created as
the shoreland developed. These typically are platted, dedicated right-of-ways leading
from the local road system to the shoreline, and are commonly from 16' to 66' in
width.
The historic level of use of these right-of-ways (sometimes referred to as "fire lanes"
or "lake access roads") ranges from minimal to year-round. Certain of these corridors
have been maintained by the City for local swimming beaches or as winter
snowmobile and ice -fishing accesses. Certain accesses are provided with docks for
fishing, and some have ramp areas suitable for launching a small boat. However, most
do not have designated parking available, and are primarily intended to serve the
neighborhood rather than the general public. A number of these access corridors have
steep topography and experience a relatively low level of usage.
The value of these corridors to the general public both now and in the future is too
great to be measured. While an access corridor or fire lane may appear to an adjacent
landowner as abandoned, there may well be a future public need for that corridor that
may not be obvious today. The Minnesota Supreme Court in 1944 (Application of
Baldwin, et al No. 33721 for vacation of a platted dedicated lake access road) upheld
the value of retaining the public's right to access the lake. In an excerpt from the
findings of the Court:
City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 4A-31
CMP Part 4A. Transportation Plan
'This court requires no proof that Lake Minnetonka is a priceless heritage of the people of Minnesota, to be preserved
and passed onto posterity. Judicial notice will be taken of the fact that it is one of the most precious jewels in the
string of Ten Thousand Lakes of which Minnesota is so justly proud... Because of its wide expanse and proximity to
our metropolitan areas, it is much frequented and used for boating, fishing, picnicking and bathing -perhaps more
than any other lake in the state. Its shore line of nearly 100 miles is dotted with permanent homes and summer
cottages, not only at its waters edge, but extending far back from the shore. But the use of the lake is not confined to
dwellers on its shore or nearby. During the summer season especially, it is the meccafor thousands upon thousands of
urbanites, not so fortunate as to possess a lake home, who - young and old alike - seek its shores and watersfor diverse
recreationalpurposes. To those who do not indulge inactive recreation, it affords the opportunity of communing with
nature at its best. With the increase in the permanent lake population, however, the extent oflakeshore available to the
public generally and the means of public access to the lake have diminished and therefore become increasingly
valuable from year to year... we must not forget that the public includes persons other than those in the immediate
vicinity. The general public has a true concern in the recreational facilities offered by the lakes which nature has so
freely given us in this state. Theirgenerous sharing by all will makefor a healthier and happierpeeple. The manynot
fortunate enough to be able to acquire the advantages of ownership a flake shoreproperties should not be deprived of
these benefits. This we would do if we permitted streets leading to the lakeshore to be vacated...
'The loss to the public of 150 feet of shoreline out of a total of approximately 100 miles may to the Baldwins seem
inconsequential or even infinitesimal and nothing to be disturbed about. But, ofthis 100 miles ofprecious shoreline,
only a small fraction has been reserved for the public, and if the courts should create a precedent by permitting a
single inroad, however small, upon the public's share of the shoreline, other inroads will inevitably follow, until the
aggregate becomes areal threat to the public's free access to the lake. To avoid any possibility of such a result, the
courts should with equal vigor repulse the first, the second, and every other assault upon the public domain. "
Less than I% of Orono's lake shoreline has been dedicated as public access corridors.
Nearly all the rest is privately owned, and not available to the public for lake access
purposes, save for the DNR Maxwell Bay Access, Hennepin County's North Arm
Access and the City's Summit Park on Long Lake. Hennepin County's Noerenberg
Gardens Memorial Park, while abutting Lake Minnetonka, has deed restrictions that
disallow use for docking or launching boats. With shoreland abutting a dozen separate
bays in Lake Minnetonka, Orono has a commitment to maintaining access via the
dedicated access corridors. Orono's lake accesses are enumerated in Table 4A-8.
Lake Access Policies
It is the City's intent to permanently retain for public use all existing lake access
corridors and fire lanes, regardless of the current level of use or maintenance. To this
end, the City will follow these policies:
1. Requests for vacation of dedicated lake access right-of-ways will be denied in all
cases except where equal or better lake access will be granted nearby in return.
2. The City will identify and take necessary action to preserve the public's right to
use of any such accesses which exist but which may not have been formally
dedicated.
3. The City will endeavor to work with property owners adjacent to lake access
corridors to ensure that both the rights of the public and the rights of the private
landowner are upheld.
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CITY OF ORONO
5'tree Addrr ss: Mailing Address: Te laphone(9521249-46017
27.501<elley Parkway F.O. Box 66 Fax (952) 249-4616
Orono, MIN 55356 Crystal Bay, NIfN 55323 wwwci.orono mn. us
TO: Mr. Bill Lurton and Mr. Van Erickson
FROM: Jessica Loftus, City Administrator
DATE: August 18, 2014
RE: Lurton Park
Pursuant to your request, an outline for future maintenance and improvements at Lurton Park is
provided below to set forth clear expectations going forward. This outline is a draft and I'm
happy to amend it as you deem appropriate.
Maintenance
1. Mowing
The City hires a contractor to provide mowing services for its parks and we recently had
a discussion with Troy (Meyers Outdoor Services of Delano, 612-916-5881) stating the
following is expected at Lurton Park on a bi-weekly schedule:
• Mow a 5 foot wide path from the parking lot to both picnic tables and from the
picnic tables to the path in the woods.
• Mow and trim around the entrance sign, the wooden posts surrounding the
parking lot and the picnic tables.
• Mr. Erickson also made the useful suggestion to meet with the mowing contractor
once the new Public Works Supervisor (replacing Don Debaere) is on board. This
would give all parties a chance to review and/or confirm the mowing
expectations. I recommend this meeting be scheduled in the next few weeks.
2. Native Planting
Prairie Restoration (contact is John Condon, 952-955-3400) completed the burns and
buckthorn removal in 2012 and seeded the site in 2013. They are currently in a contract
for a `maintenance program' through 2014 which includes the native plantings and
treating the buckthorn stumps.
Future Improvements
A number of improvements have been discussed for the park and they should be prioritized and
assigned an implementation date.
1. A flower bed is to be placed around entrance sign. A rock border needs to be
installed by the Orono Public Works this fall upon receiving direction from the
Lurton family. The plantings by the Lurton family will be done as they see fit.
Another alternative would be to have Prairie Restoration design a plan that includes
select native plantings to be interspersed amongst boulders around the sign, setting
off the sign with a natural look that will require less maintenance than annual flowers.
2. We have installed the two park benches in the woods along the trail. If you would
like them moved to a preferred/different location please let us know.
3. Have the parking lot paved as soon as possible because the appearance of the gravel
lot is not meeting the donor's expectations. The Orono Public Works Department
will need to schedule this work for fall 2014. The estimated cost is $6,000.
4. Mulch for the trails in the woods will need to be added every other year due to
decomposition.
5. Concrete pads underneath the picnic tables might make them more appealing and less
maintenance.
6. Provide screening from the roads. Mayor McMillan suggested we could plant a few
clumps of oak trees that would survive future prairie burns and be a more natural
selection.
Lurton Fund Update
• In 2006 a transfer from the State of Minnesota revenues to the Big Island Fund resulted in
a fund balance of $103,284 for maintenance of the park.
• By 2010 the interest earnings increased the fund balance to $130,573.
• - 2011 had the following expenditures:
o Bench and table $2,605
o Sign $1,000
o Erosion control, soil, and mist for parking lot installation by public works $640
• In 2012 the City paid Prairie Restoration $40,291 for the prairie burn, reseeding native
plantings and buckthorn removal. This brought the funds balance down to $88,654.
•_ _ 2013 expenditures included $3,602 to Prairie Restoration for maintenance of the native
plants and $1,009 to Hennepin County to spread wood chips on the trails. The year end
fund balance was $84,484.
• Expenditures to date in 2014 have been just over $800 to Prairie Restoration, bringing the
current fund balance to approximately $83,650.
Mike Gaffron
From: Jessica Loftus
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 10:43 AM
To: Mike Gaff ron
Subject: FW: Park Commission
For the park commission packet.
From: lizz [me Hto•clevana(cbaol.com]
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 9:06 AM
To: Jessica Loftus
Subject: Park Commission
Good Morning!
Would you ensure that the following notes are placed in the packets for Park Commissioners. Also,
could you let me know what the property boundaries are for Sandy Beach as there seems to be some confusion amongst
neighbors as to what is park land and what is city land.
Thanks! Lizz
May 29, 2014
Park Commission Tour
General Comments: There needs to be a unified look in the Parks/Beaches.
Signage should be the same, presence of bike racks/garbage
cans/bollards/No Smoking signs, etc. should be uniform. Parks are called:
Playgrounds, Parks, Natural Areas ... needs to be some consistency so that
citizens can understand what features are at a park versus at a playground
versus at a nature area.
Hackberry Park:
General Assessment. Very nice park. Lots of green space. Play equipment
is about 12 years old and appears in good shape. Adequate waste
receptacles. Signage is in fair condition.
Needs: Bollards need attention. Some are rotted and others are uprooted.
Sand in the ballfields need regrading.
Benches and equipment should be power -washed at least 1x year.
Tie up house with a first right of refusal contract.
Repair parking area near Porta -Potty (needs gravel and grading)
7 Nations Natural Area
General Assessment: Neglected and unattractive. Could be a peaceful
place for someone to sit to contemplate life, to read a book, to have a picnic,
to escape from stress, to have a private conversation with a friend.
Needs:
Deadfall removed.
Paths mowed.
Trees trimmed.
Buckthorn removed.
Seed with natural plants.
French Creek Preserve
General Assessment: An expansive and peaceful nature setting. Neglected
and in disrepair to the point of being unsafe in some areas of the preserve.
Needs:
More visible signage from the roadway. (currently at such an angle that it is
hard to be seen)
Buckthorn removal throughout.
Repair of directional/informational signage.
Repair of Park Here signs.
Repair blind.
Add a bench by the first blind.
Garbage receptacles in parking lot and in preserve.
Crystal Bay
General Assessment: An expansive parcel of land that provides for use by
many age groups and for both organized and unorganized activities. Is a
good example of a neighborhood park as it is easily accessible and has the
type of play equipment that children and parents favor.
Needs:
Remove pea rock in playground area and replace with wood chips.
New benches.
Fence power equipment to ensure safety.
Cut & trim trees.
Create concrete pads under picnic tables.
Create a better enclosure for porta-potty (now just tucked in trees)
Repair split -rail fence (consider 2 rail versus 3 rail)
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Clean/re-design Post Office gardens for a more unified look.
Landscaping (use Navarre as a model).
Navarre Playground
General Assessment: An up-to-date and well used park. It has green space,
good play equipment, and a goodly amount of tables for picnicking and
gatherings. Very nice landscaping!
Needs:
Tree trimming and tree removal.
Parking needs to be better identified.
Wood chips needed in flower beds and in play area.
Repair bollards.
Lvdiard Beach
General Assessment: Neglected and in disrepair. Safety concerns.
Needs:
Rip rap and shoreline restoration.
Plant at least one new tree to replace the one removed.
Bollards and fencing need repair.
Add safety rails, fencing or bollards on east side of property to prevent
children from falling/playing in the channel or wetlands.
Regrade driveway.
Extend sand beach.
Bench needed.
Repair signage at the beach and at the entrance.
Livingston Tower Park
General Assessment: A very small pocket park that can be a pleasant place
to sit and smell the roses!
Needs:
Garden restoration.
Tree trimming.
Roberta Lee Antoine Park
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General Assessment: A large parcel of land that appears in very good
condition. A large green space provides beautiful views of the lake. Play
equipment is in good condition.
Needs:
Tree trimming.
Remove pea gravel and replace with wood chips.
Highwood Nature Trail
General Assessment: Completely neglected and unusable in its current
condition. No ability to enter the property save for a few boards placed over
mud. Feels scary and unsafe.
Park Fund
Transactions)/1/2000-10/17/2014
2000
Revenue
Taxes
5,073
Interest
12,616
Rent
501
Park Dedication
81,000
Interest
99,190
Fund Balance 12/31/2000 $
Expenditures
Navarre Playground
Willow/CR6 Trail
3790 Shoreline Demo
93,151
47,774
12,150
2001
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes
5,202
Benches -Ant & Nav
2,393
Interest
3,542
Docks
5,370
State Grant
75,000
Navare Playground
27,735
Donations
3,860
Purch 3770 Shorelne
120,000
Park Dedication
-
130,452
87,604
155,498
Fund Balance
2002
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes
4,896
Hackberry Park
120,034
Interest
7,109
Dock
6,810
Donations
10,509
Navarre Fountain
3,608
Park Dedication
16,150
38,664
130,452
Fund Balance
2003
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes
4,826
Dock
5,266
Interest
-
Saga Exchange
4,200
Donations
250
Park Dedication
216,560
221,636
9,466
Fund Balance
Park Fund
Transactions)/1/2000-10/17/2014
2004
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes 5,164
Navarre Park Land
206,765
Interest 3,694
Saga Exchange
3,413
Donations 275
Willow Dr Trail
34,125
Park Dedication 33,300
42,433
244,303
Fund Balance 12/31/2004
$ (43,251)
2005
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes 5,000
Interest 5,118
Park Dedication 368,050
378,168
Fund Balance 12/31/2005
$ 333,541
2006
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes 5,100
Operating Transfer
90,000
Interest 13,183
Park Dedication 55,500
73,783
90,000
Fund Balance 12/31/2006
$ 317,324
2007
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes 4,878
Big Island
4,012
Interest 19,970
Park Dedication 196,114
220,962
4,012
Fund Balance 12/31/2007
$ 534,274
Park Fund
Transactions 1/1/2000 - 10/17/2014
2008
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes
5,020
Big Island Clean Up
80,904
Interest
19,908
Park Dedication
5,500
30,428
80,904
Fund Balance 12/31/2008
$ 481,248
2009
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes
5,190
Big Island Clean Up
6,740
Interest
10,405
Big Island Dock
44,381
Park Dedication
-
15,595
51,121
Fund Balance 12/31/2009
$ 445,722
2010
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes
5,085
Big Island Fence
5,000
Interest
8,476
Park Dedication
38,850
52,411
5,000
Fund Balance 12/31/2010
$ 493,133
2011
Revenue
Expenditures
Taxes
5,090
Big Island Demo
Interest
6,257
Clean Up
20,500
Park Dedication
136,500
147,847
20,500
Fund Balance 12/31/2011
$ 620,480
Park Fund
Transactions 1/1/2000 - 10/17/2014
2012
Revenue Expenditures
Taxes 5,238 Big Island Clean Up 8,000
Interest 6,941 Crystal Bay Park
Park Dedication 16,650 Equipment 22,339
28,829 30,339
Fund Balance 12/31/2012
2013
Revenue Expenditures
Taxes 160 Bederwood Park
Grants 10,000 Equipment 51,404
Interest 3,045
Park Dedication 49,950
63,155 51,404
Fund Balance 12/31/2013 $ 630,721
2014 (10/17/2014)
Revenue Expenditures
Taxes -
Grants 7,500
Interest -
Park Dedication 52,800
60,300
Fund Balance 10/17/2014 $ 691,020
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