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Home My WebLink About02-14-2022 Council Work Session PacketCouncil Work Session Monday, February 14, 2022 5:00 P.M. Orono Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 WORK SESSION AGENDA 1. Parks Commission Update 2. Police Chief Update Council Work Session Monday, February 14, 2022 5:00 P.M. Orono Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Past Meeting Agendas January 24, 2022 • Community Development Update a. Navarre Parking Lot b. Big Island Dock • Update on Long Lake Utility Agreement January 10, 2022 • City Administrator Review Process Discussion December 6, 2021 • Park Dedication Annual Discussions Timeframe: • Budget: Part of June, All of July, August and October. • City Administrator & Police Chief Update (3 times per year for 15 minutes) CITY OF ORONO MEMORANDUM DATE: February 14, 2022 TO: Mayor Walsh, City Council FROM: Joshua Lemons, Parks and Golf Superintendent RE: Parks Commission Update Purpose. Park Commission Chair Brian Roath will provide an update of 2022 park goals to the City Council. Commissioner Gordon Stofer will present on a potential re-branding of the Orono Public Golf Course. 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 2022 Focus Parks / Function Purpose Committee Members Lead * Goals Timeline / Milestones (PC-Park Commission Lead; S-Staff Lead; CC-City Council, V-volunteers) Summit Beach Special steering committee for masterplan Jan Berg * Brian Roath Rick Carter 1. Finalize playground concept 2. Submit grant request to help fund playground equipment for 2023 project 3. Provide feedback and direction on LLRC proposal 1. August 2022 2. March 2022 application for 2023 project (PC,S) 3. Fall 2022 Community Events at Parks & Fundraising for Events and Projects Special steering committee to develop a plan for an annual holiday tree lighting ceremony and other events at City Parks Jan Berg (Tree Lighting)* Brian Roath 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. 3. Establish relationship with 501C3 1. March 2022 – Annual schedule of events complete (PC) 2. June 2022 – Holiday Tree Lighting Kick-off Meeting (PC) October 2022 – Holiday Tree Lighting Plan Complete (PC) December 2022 – Holiday Tree Lighting Event 3. Fall 2022 Trails Standing Committee to explore opportunities for improvements and additions to trails throughout the community. Rick Carter * Taylor Stephens Kjersti Duval 1. Luce Line-Dakota Trail Connection - Maintain engagement with TRPD, HC, and MCES (#5 in Comp Plan) 2. XC Ski Trails – Implement at Golf Course; explore other parks, including Big Island 3. Lowry Woods – Implement trail access to Luce Line; explore xc skiing (#7 in Comp Plan) 4. Mountain bike trails – determine location; partner with MORC; develop plan 5. County Road 19 – evaluate a plan to connect Navarre Dakota Trail to Narrows Bridge 6. Diamond Lake Trail – Request an update Golf Course Standing committee for Golf Course Initiatives Gordon Stofer* Brian Roath Taylor Stephens 1. Upgrade kitchen to allow for expanded menu 2. Explore outside food options (Vendors, food trucks, etc.) 3. Golf course re-brand 4. Personnel change and Marketing for course (New clubhouse manager, marketing golf course and social events) 5. Install permanent gate at golf course entrance 6. Establish Golf Course Subcommittee (Subcommittee will explore opportunities for business development strategies, year-round activities, and events focused on golf) 1. When funding is available – 2023 (PC, S, CC) 2. May 2022 – Schedule throughout season with clubhouse manager (PC, S) 3. April 2022 – Rollout beginning of season (PC, S) 4. February 2022 – New hire in February (S) 5. February 2022 – Schedule regular meetings (PC, S) 6. December 2022 – Gate installation before closure (S) Hackberry Park Master plan Special steering committee for masterplan development Gordon Stofer* Brian Roath 1. Create “vision” for the park (Timing and specifics for the park will remain unknown) 1. Fall 2022 Crystal Bay Park Master Plan Special steering committee for masterplan development Kjersti Duval* Casey Conrad Hudson 1. Execute playground equipment upgrades 2. Continue to refine long-range master plan for the park 1. May 2022-September 2022 Pickle Ball Cameron Porter* Brian Roath 1. Identify potential locations in existing parks 2. Develop a short and long-term plan for pickleball courts in the City of Orono Cancelled. Issue/Question/ or Guidance needed. Completed As of January 4th , 2022 Park Lead Commissioner 2022 Focus / Activity / Initiative Antoine Park Taylor Stephens Bederwood Park Rick Carter Big Island Rick Carter Casco Point Park Jan Berg Casco Point Rink Brian Roath Casco Point Beach Jan Berg Crystal Bay Playground Casey Conrad Hudson French Creek Preserve Kjersti Duval Hackberry Park Kjersti Duval, Gordon Stofer Highwood Nature Trail Cameron Porter Golf Course Gordon Stofer Livingston Tower Taylor Stephens Lowry Woods Rick Carter Lurton Park Taylor Stephens Lydiard Beach Jan Berg Navarre Playground Taylor Stephens Pleasant View Rick Carter Saga Hill Brian Roath Sandy Beach Jan Berg Seven Nations Park Casey Conrad Hudson Summit Beach Jan Berg Donation Garden Casey Conrad Hudson Trails Trail Lead Commissioner 2022 Focus / Activity / Initiative East Long Lake Trail Rick Carter, Taylor Stephens Wayzata Blvd Trail Willow Drive Trail Brown Road Trail County Road 6 Trail Lake Access Points Site Lead Commissioner 2022 Focus / Activity / Initiative All Jan Berg Review, Establish standards. CITY OF ORONO MEMORANDUM DATE: February 14, 2022 TO: Mayor Walsh, City Council FROM: Correy Farniok, Police Chief RE: Police Chief Update Purpose. The Police Chief will provide an update to the City Council.