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Home My WebLink About10-07-2025 - Agenda Packet Park Commission - Work SessionAgenda Parks Commission Work Session Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5:00 PM City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 952-249-4600 /oronomn.gov 1. Guiding Principles 2. Goals for 2026 3. Capital Budget for 2026 4. Lake Access Points 5. Staff Update Work Session Item Roll Call Adjournment Sign up for email notifications at oronomn.gov 1 Date: October 7, 2025 Item: 1 Presenter: Joe Ruthenberg, Superintendent - Parks, Facilities Section: Work Session Item Title: Guiding Principles 1.Purpose: Discuss the Park Commission Guiding Document for final input. Assign sub-committee teams. Discuss the path forward with the project. AGENDA ITEM Exhibits Orono Park Commission guiding principles 8.27.25.pptx 2 Orono Parks Commission October Park Commission working session 3 Our goals for today is to share and get your input ●Revisit the mission and vision for Orono ●Propose the revised document based on commissioner input ●Clarify our role ●Propose a future work plan 2 4 Looking forward/Next Steps September 9 Commission Working Session Shared approach and got input from commission October 7 Commission working session Share updated document and adopt Guiding Principles, Statement of Purpose, and future work November Park commission meeting Vote to accept document November City Council Meeting (or later depending on agendas) Present Guiding Principles, Statement of Purpose, and new work to Council January Commission Build 2026 goals February Commission Finalize 2026 goals 3 5 City of Orono MISSION The City of Orono will provide effective guidance through public policy established from citizen involvement,by empowering staff to implement best practices and 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. City of Orono VISION To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for the preservation of natural beauty, quality of life and recreational assets. 4 Orono's Mission and Vision will be our North Star when vetting ideas and bringing recommendations to the City Council for input and approval 6 Park Commission Guiding Principles in support of the City of Orono DRAFT •Effective Guidance •Maintain safe, accessible and high quality of standards for our parks •Invest in, protect and take care of what we have today •Ground our decisions using good judgment employing accurate data and robust discussion •Citizen Involvement •Endeavor to bring our citizens together to facilitate connections, wellbeing, understanding diversity and peace •Our parks reflect the diversity of Orono citizen needs •Challenges of the Future •Have a future focus to planning that incorporates sustainability •Residential Community of Choice •Plan for the short and long term •Serve the needs of our residents and community's active sports •Widely Recognized for the Preservation of Natural Beauty, Quality of Life and Natural Assets •Balance decisions that impact Orono’s natural/rural footprint when considering the addition of hardscape and sports fields development 5 7 Global standards for Orono Parks (example draft to show how to apply guiding principles) By 2035 ●All materials including benches, picnic tables, signs etc. will reflect a natural aesthetic and be sustainably sourced where possible ●Play grounds will all have ADA approval ●As play grounds are updated they will have a natural aesthetic and lean towards natural play ●Park signs will be surrounded by pollinator gardens ●Where possible by park type, parks will have at least one natural play area 6 8 Park Commission Statement of Purpose (PROPOSED) (DRAFT) Representing all Orono citizens, the Park Commission advises City Council and staff on matters related to city parks and trails, including natural areas and recreation assets. The two primary areas of focus for the work are: 1) advise regarding park development and acquisition, and 2) ensure the quality and condition of parks meets high standards. 7 9 Duties of Park Commissioners per the city website (EXISTING) ●The Park Commission serves as a volunteer advisory body to the city. Its role is to study, evaluate, and provide recommendations on the community’s ongoing needs for parks, recreational areas, and facilities. ●The commission's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ○Assessing current and future needs for parks, trails, and recreational facilities of all kinds. ○Considering issues related to public use of Lake Minnetonka and other lakes within the city. ○Reviewing concerns involving shoreline access, use, and preservation. ○While the commission does not make final decisions, it plays a critical role in advising the City Council by gathering public input, studying challenges and opportunities, and recommending actions that balance recreation, environmental protection, and community enjoyment. 8 10 Proposed New Work DRAFT ●Annual Review Process ○Compile a catalog of annual reviews of all Orono parks ○Present to City Council to better inform them on the current condition of our parks ○Complete by August, as input for budget process and prioritization ●Establish Park Standards ○By Park Type and lake access ○Discussed at May Parks meeting ○Ensures consistency for Annual Reviews ●Complete Long-term Plans ("Master Plans") for Every Park ○2026-27 project 9 11 Roles and Responsibilities: Parks vs. Staff 10 Role Who How Daily Maintenance Staff Established routines Ensuring the Quality of our parks Commission & Staff 1)Employ Standards 2)Annual Review Development and Acquisition Commission & Staff 1)Long term Plans 12 Looking forward/Next Steps September 9 Commission Working Session Shared approach and got input from commission October 7 Commission working session Share updated document and adopt Guiding Principles, Statement of Purpose, and future work November Park commission meeting Vote to accept document November City Council Meeting (or later depending on agendas) Present Guiding Principles, Statement of Purpose, and new work to Council January Commission Build 2026 goals February Commission Finalize 2026 goals 11 13 Date: October 7, 2025 Item: 2 Presenter: Joe Ruthenberg, Superintendent - Parks, Facilities Section: Work Session Item Title: Goals for 2026 1.Purpose: Use the new park commission guiding document to start preliminary discussions for the 2026 Park Commission Goals. AGENDA ITEM Exhibits Park Commision - Process Timeline.pdf 14 Parks Process• Idea• Input•ConcernCommunityGroupResidentCommissionerCouncilStaff• Study / Plan• Project • Budget Input• CIP InputPark Commission• Study/ Project Approval• Budget Approval•CIP ApprovalCity CouncilWhatAnalyzeEngage Stakeholder / CommunityPlanHowPark Commission MeetingsPark Commission Work SessionsCommission CommitteesCommissioner InteractionsEngagement EventsJan-NovStudy, Consider, EngageNovDevelop Goals and AssignmentsJanApprove Goals and AssignmentsJun/JulBudget InputAug/SepReview Park CIPAnnual Cycle15 Parks Process• Idea• Input•ConcernCommunityGroupResidentCommissionerCouncilStaff• Study / Plan• Project • Budget Input• CIP InputPark Commission• Study/ Project Approval• Budget Approval•CIP ApprovalCity CouncilCommission Committee OrCommissionersAssess / Study/ Engage on an issue-> Develop Plan / ProposalCommissionReviews plan / proposal -> Makes recommendation to City CouncilIterative16 Date: October 7, 2025 Item: 3 Presenter: Joe Ruthenberg, Superintendent - Parks, Facilities Section: Work Session Item Title: Capital Budget for 2026 1.Purpose: Give the commission an update and an opportunity for input on the capital budget planning for 2026, for park amenity upgrades. AGENDA ITEM Exhibits 2026 CIP Park Amenities.pdf 17 Bederwood Park $53,620 Crystal Bay Park $2,400 Seven Nations $5,900 Hackberry Park $2,100 Highwood Nature Trail $3,700 Casco Ice Rink $3,340 Casco Beach $4,840 Casco Circle Park $3,600 Sandy Beach $6,340 Navarre Playground $4,000 Livingston Park $2,140 Lydiard Beach $2,340 French Creek Preserve $3,400 Lurton Dog Park $4,710 Saga Hill $2,140 Highwood Nature Trail $3,140 Summit Beach $6,930 $114,640 Park Maintenance & Improvements By Park 18 Playground borders & Mulch 40,000 Bike Racks 1,600 Park Benches 5,000 Baseball Backstops 5,000 Bball Court Painting 300 Informational Signs 1,600 Gate Replacement 2,400 Park Signs (informational)640 Picnic Table paint/stain 1,800 Picnic table Replacement 10,000 Dock Extension 1,200 Repair replace bulletin board 1,300 Slip prevention on wood paths 200 Grill 600 Additional Kayak Storage Rack 2,000 Trash/Recycling Cans 41,000 114,640 Park Maintenance & Improvements By Amenities 19 Date: October 7, 2025 Item: 4 Presenter: Joe Ruthenberg, Superintendent - Parks, Facilities Section: Work Session Item Title: Lake Access Points 1.Purpose: The Lake Access Sub-Committee will provide an update on its work regarding lake access points in the city, and engage the rest of the commission in recommendations moving forward. AGENDA ITEM Exhibits Lake Access Points Sept 2025 Draft.pdf 20 #1: Orono Lane Browns Bay End of Orono Lane Between1355 & 1385 •Not open for public use •Plat map indicates questionable abutment of shoreline •Does not provide lake access as theROW does not extend all the way to theshoreline •Remove from Lake Access List Current status/recommendations:_________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 #1: Orono Lane - Remove from Lake Access List 22 #1A: Shoreline Drive “Molly’s Corner” (Outlet A, Dragonfly Hill) Browns Bay Lower Lake across from 1410 Shoreline •Hennepin County provides an informal parking area and trash cans •Popular shoreline fishing spot •Winter vehicular access feasible •Area marked and signposted by Hennepin County •The city parcel contains dock for the Long Lake Fire Boat and the Orono parks boat •Continue to use for municipal services dock Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 23 #1A: Shoreline Drive “Molly’s Corner” (Outlet A, Dragonfly Hill) 24 #2: Shoreline Drive at Spates Smith Bay Lower Lake Adjacent to 1955 •Winter only •Gated in summer •Winter vehicular access allowed November 15 to March 1 depending on marina deicing equipment and safety fencing installation •1975 - Resolution 593 Restriction of access to winter December 1 - March 1 •November 25, 1985 -Resolution 1889 reaffirms winter dates set in Resolution 593 •2008 - Seasonal Long Lake Fire Dept. boat dockage established •Oct, 5, 2015 - ROW taken by lawsuit. 12 foot permanent easement provided. •Area now governed by easement agreement of 2015 Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 25 #2: Shoreline Drive at Spates 26 #3: North Shore Drive at Shoreline Drive •Area has no recreational use •Tracts S&U, RLS 192; these tracts are on the steep slope adjacent to Shoreline Drive •Due to slope and safety issues this access point is not open for public use •Remove from Lake Access List Current status/recommendations: ________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 27 #3: North Shore Drive at Shoreline Drive - Remove from Lake Access List 28 #4: North Shore Drive at Baldur Park Crystal Bay Between 3498 & 3510 •Winter access only •30' wide platted road right-of-way •Used regularly •Maintain gravel travel way •May 19, 1980 - Resolution 1148 -Vehicle & boat access December 1 - March 1 •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 29 #4: North Shore Drive at Baldur Park 30 #5: Shadywood Road at Sunset Drive Crystal Bay Between 1998 & 2000 •15.2' wide platted alley •Closely abutting homes on either side •No recreational use •Note: formally presented an issue for winter lake access •March 12, 2001 - Resolution 4624. Closed ROW to snowmobiles. CC Minutes: Lake access closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles and to barricade with high visibility materials. Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 31 #5: Shadywood Road at Sunset Drive 32 #6: Crystal Bay Road (west end) Crystal Bay Adjacent to 2264 Shadywood •66' wide platted road extending to lakeshore •City also owns 4 adjacent tiny lakeshore parcels to the east for an additional 200' of shoreline, over which a number of inland private parcels claim deeded access rights for “boating and bathing”. NOTE: Status currently under discussion •Private parcels aligned to these city parcels are allowed to maintain private docks with permit from the city •NOTE: Could cause issue in the future as other lots have deeded access Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 33 #6: Crystal Bay Road (west end) 4 small city lots with leased dock accessAccess to west of 4 city lots 34 #7: Crystal Bay Road (relocated extension of Bayview Place in plat of “Wallace’s Addition...”) Crystal Bay Between 3405 & 3407 •20' relocated alley from railroad property to shoreline •Potential lake access from Dakota Trail corridor •The only known documentation is Doc. #507616 deed filed Nov. 10, 1908 from Wallace etal to Priebe which states that the 20' strip is “heretofore taken for street purposes” and notes that the platted alley between Lots 18 and 19 was vacated by the District Court •ROW is encroached with a driveway for 3405 Crystal Bay Road •TBD - recreational value, a trail connection from the Dakota Trail down to the lake would need to be created Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 35 #7: Crystal Bay Road (relocated extension of Bayview Place in plat of “Wallace’s Addition...”) 36 #8: Crystal Bay Road (platted extension of Hillside Place) Crystal Bay Between 3339 & 3345 •25' wide platted roadway •Contains municipal sewer lines •Potential access from neighborhood and Dakota Trail to lakeshore •ROW is encroached •To provide a recreational value, a trail connection from the Dakota Trail down to he lake would need to be created Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 37 #8: Crystal Bay Road (platted extension of Hillside Place) 38 #9: Gibbs Landing - Fox Street Maxwell Bay Adjacent to 3125 •Pedestrian year-round •Vehicle access winter only •Tax records show access as Outlet A, owned by owner of 3125 •City has easement over outlet •City maintains access •Access is governed by easement of 1982 •August 14, 1980 - CC Minutes: Staff to install temp gate to control vehicular access •October 4, 1982 - Easement Agreement - Foot path easement, vehicle access December, January and February only •Grantors use right 30 feet of easement for driveway •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: ________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 39 #9: Gibbs Landing - Fox Street 40 #10: Eastlake Street Stubbs Bay Between 3424 & 3465 •30' platted road •Winter only - gated March 1 - December 1 •1975 - Resolution 594 -Restricts vehicle and boat access. Directs staff to mark access •January 11, 1982 -Resolution 1355 - Open to vehicle access December 1 - March 1 •September 27, 1982 -Resolution 1416 - Plat of West Fox - requires a foot path access to the lake and access to the lake and a winter vehicle access to the lake •Install gate •Post signage with opening and closing dates Current status/recommendations: __________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):____________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 41 #10: Eastlake Street 42 #11: Bayside Road at Stubbs Bay Road Stubbs Bay Between 3580 & 3640 •Fishing dock •33' platted road (“Oak Street” in plat of “Bay View Park”) •Winter access by snowmobiles off Luce Line •Regularly used •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 43 #11: Bayside Road at Stubbs Bay Road 44 #12: Bayside Road Stubbs Bay Across from 3640, 3700, 3750 Bayside Ro ad •Two 60' platted roads (A & B) and one 65' platted road (C) to Lake Minnetonka (Park, Spring and Maple Streets in plat of Bay View Park and Theresa St. in plat of Ottoville on Lake Minnetonka). Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ A B C 45 #12: Bayside Road #12: Bayside Road Stubbs Bay Across from 3640, 3700, 3750 Bayside Ro ad •Two 60' platted roads (A & B) and one 65' platted road (C) to Lake Minnetonka (Park, Spring and Maple Streets in plat of Bay View Park and Theresa St. in plat of Ottoville on Lake Minnetonka). Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ A B C 46 #13: Bayside Road Stubbs Bay West side of 3775 Bayside Road •30' realigned platted road (realigned “Lake Street” in the plat of Ottoville on Lake Minnetonka) (see street file 3775 Bayside) •Not opened for public use •May 13, 1975 -Resolution 606/607 - council voted to vacate pending attorney and engineer review. NOTE: appears not to have been vacated. Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 47 #13: Bayside Road 48 #14: Westlake Street Stubbs Bay Between 372 & 389 30' platted road right-of-way extending to lakeshore; walking access only July 25, 2022 - Resolution 7277 Vacated Remove from lake access list Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 49 #14: Westlake Street - Remove from Lake Access List 50 #15: Park Lane North Arm Bay Between 607 & 649 •Fishing dock •Regularly used •60' wide platted road, paved to shoreline usable for boat launch •Parking available at nearby lot, but insufficient for vehicles with trailers •Gets used as an unofficial boat launch which causes damage to the site •Consider restricting vehicle access year round to prevent boat launching •December 4, 1981 - Resolution 1344 -established Park Lane and Elm Street as no parking. •1981 - Resolution 1346 - establish tow away zone at the park lake access •August 8, 1983 - Resolution 1512 -restricts vehicle access December 1 - March 31 •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: ________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 51 #15: Park Lane 52 #16: Oak Street North Arm Bay Adjacent to 4119 •30' wide platted road •Not developed •Steep slopes and ravine •Limited use •ROW currently encroached by private trail? •Potential for simple neighborhood pedestrian trail network connection Linden Ave, Oak Street and Park Lane •Site warrants review by Parks Commission for recreation use Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 53 #16: Oak Street 54 #17: Baldur Park Road North Arm Bay Across from 1384 & 1392 •NW end of platted developed road as it extends to shoreline •No recreational value •ROW used for Baldur Park Road Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 55 #17: Baldur Park Road PIC TO COME 56 #18: Oak Place (platted road in plat of “Crystal Bay View”) North Arm Bay Between 3768 & 3818 North Shore Drive •40' wide platted undeveloped road extending from North Shore Drive across platted Cherry Ave to shoreline •Mostly wetland or under water •Encroached by driveway •Leads to wetland •No real recreational value Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 57 #18: Oak Place (platted road in plat of “Crystal Bay View”) PIC TO COME 58 #19: Sandy Beach (extension of Maple Place) North Arm Bay Between 3898 & 3908 Cherry Ave. •City swimming Beach •60' wide platted roadway •July 24, 1972 - Install posts 1 car length in from road; post closing time of 10 pm - 6 am and post no parking this side at the Sandy Beach lake access Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 59 #19: Sandy Beach (extension of Maple Place) 60 #20: Grant Street North Arm Bay Between 1310 Spruce & 1330 Cherry Place •50' wide platted road •Undeveloped •Primary use is as a drainage way and sanitary lift station location •Could potential be part of a future neighborhood trail network •Site warrants review by parks commission for future use / improvement •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 61 #20: Grant Street 62 #21: Spruce Place North Arm Bay Between 1250 & 1260 •40' wide (remaining after partial vacation) platted roadway •Undeveloped •Boundaries marked Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 63 #21: Spruce Place 64 #22: Loma Linda Avenue North Arm Bay Between 1098 & 1130 •Fishing dock •40' wide platted road also useful for vehicular access •Used regularly •Sometimes used as an unofficial boat launch •Maintain gravel travel way •Consider limiting vehicle access in summer time to prevent damage •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 65 #22: Loma Linda Avenue 66 #23: Forest Lake Landing Forest Lake Between 4415 & 4440 •60' wide platted road right-of-way •Access not developed. Steep hill. •Walking use only •Site has been the subject of neighborhood disputes •There are authorized encroachments on the north side •October 22, 2001 - CC - Sansevere moved, White seconded, to approve a Class I classification for the Forest Lake Landing with the following uses being allowed at this site: Pedestrian access to the lake and launching canoes and other small boats not requiring a trailer, with the understanding no fishing or swimming will be allowed at this site. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Flint inquired whether the City Council wanted to address the location of the pathway and whether steps should be installed at this site. It was the consensus of the City Council to refer this matter back to the Park Commission for their recommendation on those two items. •Recommendation - Maintain. Possible site improvements might include a set of stairs and a improved pathway down to the lake. •Site is wide enough to host a fishing dock •Boundaries marked 2021 Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 67 #23: Forest Lake Landing 68 #24: Elmwood Avenue Forest Lake South of 1199 •20' wide platted road/alley •Undeveloped right-of-way leading to shoreline Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 69 #24: Elmwood Avenue 70 #25: "Summit Avenue" (Extension of Elmwood) Forest Lake Between 1067 Linden Lane and 1101 Elmwood Avenue •50' wide platted road undeveloped right-of- way to shoreline •This site has been the subject of some recent resident requests for improvement Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 71 #25: “Summit Avenue” (Extension of Elmwood) PIC TO COME 72 #26 Buff Street Site vacated in 2019 and property was divided to adjacent homeowners. Remove from Lake Access list Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 73 #26 Buff Street - Remove from Lake Access List 74 #27: North Shore Drive - West end (adjacent to Orono/Minnetrista border) West Arm Bay 4795 Northshore Drive •33' platted right-of-way corridor extension of County Road 19 plus tax-forfeited Lot 10, Block 6, “Bergquist and Wicklund’s Park...” •Undeveloped corridor primarily for drainage purposes due to very steep slopes •No recreational value due to steep slopes Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 75 #27: North Shore Drive - West end PIC TO COME 76 #28: North Shore Drive at “Adams Street” Extension West Arm Bay Between 4731 & 4745 •40' platted road right-of-way extension in plat of “Bergquist and Wicklund’s Park...” undeveloped, very steep, used for drainage •This site is the subject of a ravine stabilization project in 2022. A gravel trail and steps could be added to the project at relative little cost. Site has drainage structures from Hennepin County •December 10, 2012 - Resolution 6187- pg 2 paragraph 3 - area specifically called out as NOT to be vacated •October 12, 2015 - Resolution 6549 - pg 3 paragraph 3 - areaspecifically called out as NOT to be vacated •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: ________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):_________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 77 #28: North Shore Drive at “Adams Street” Extension 78 #29: Rest Point Lane West Arm Bay Between 1340 & 1345 •33' platted right-of-way corridor, pavement does not extend to lake •City improved this site in ???? with road project. Primarily a drainage way. Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 79 #29: Rest Point Lane 80 #30: Rest Point Road West Arm Bay Between1405 & 1410 •16' platted road right-of-way widens to about 40' at shoreline •Paved, but no boat launching available •June 14, 1971 - CC Minutes - request for vacation DENIED; post no swimming 10 pm - 8 am, no parking and no boat launching signs •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 81 #30: Rest Point Road 82 #31: Orchard Beach Place West Arm Bay West of 1530 •50' platted road right-of-way extends to shoreline •tree growth and topography limits vehicular access •Provides drainage and has sanitary lift station and generator Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 83 #31: Orchard Beach Place 84 #32: Highwood Lane Extension West Arm Bay Between 4156 and 4167 Highwood Road •20' platted alley right-of-way to shoreline •Steep slope to shoreline •Undeveloped •December 9, 1985 -Resolution 1895 - no motor vehicles; mark boundary, signpost restrictions •August 8, 1978 - CC minutes- not funds be used to expended for recreational devleopment •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: __________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 85 #32: Highwood Lane Extension 86 #33: Highwood Road Alley West Arm Bay Between 4051 and 4075 •20' platted alley right-of-way to shoreline •Not developed •Has stormwater and sanitary infrastructure Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 87 #33: Highwood Road Alley 88 #34: Corral Road Extension West Arm Bay Between 1785 & 1825 Concordia •20' platted alley mainly for drainage •Walking access •Currently encroached with plantings Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 89 #34: Corral Road Extension 90 #35: Fagerness Point Accretions West Arm Bay Across from 1965 & 1985 Fagerness Point Road •Accretions to the 40' originally platted road in the plat of “Fagerness”; title registrations by most abutting owners have resulted in dedicated right-of-way no longer abutting shoreline; it appears that there is no public access Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 91 #35: Fagerness Point Accretions PIC TO COME 92 #36: Casco Point Beach Spring Park Bay Between 2871 & 2879 Casco Point Road •City swimming beach •60' wide platted road (“Carman Street”) •Boundaries marked Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 93 #36: Casco Point Beach 94 #37: Casco Circle Spring Park Bay Between 3195 & 3205 •60' wide platted road right-of-way to shoreline at the south side of Casco Circle •Undeveloped •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 95 #37: Casco Circle 96 #38: Ivy Place Carman Bay Between 3486 & 3508 •60' wide platted road right-of-way extending to shoreline east of Ivy Place •Steep •Used by neighborhood for winter access •3508 has landscaping within the ROW •Used for drainage •December 14, 1981 - CC Minutes - Direction to create a resolution stipulating the intent of the fire lane is for pedestrian traffic for neighborhood use •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 97 #38: Ivy Place 98 #39: “Spring Street” Carman Bay Between 2600 & 2618 Casco Point Road •40' wide platted road right-of-way from Casco Point Road to shoreline along south side of plat of “Kaster Cove” •Undeveloped •Walking access only •Has been vandalized in the past •Possible site for gravel trail •Used by resident at 2618 to access their lake property on point (A) •2618 has landscaped access •Boundaries marked 2022 Current status/recommendation__________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ A 99 #39: “Spring Street” 100 #40: Carman Street Carman Bay Between 2470 Carman Street & 3555 Frederick •30' wide platted road right-of-way extending to shoreline •Fishing dock •Actively used •City dock •Boundaries marked Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 101 #40: Carman Street 102 #41: Lydiard Beach Carman Bay End of Lydiard Avenue •City swimming beach •66' wide platted road right-of-way extending to shoreline •June 26, 1972 - CC Minutes - Install posts to block beach area for other than pedestrian traffic; post closing time of 10 pm - 6 am, no parking north side of Lydiard Avenue •Boundaries marked Current status/recommendations: _________________________________________________________________ Current Usage: None Watercraft Swim Fish Foot Other Drainage TBD Staked: Yes No Other signage (describe):________________________________________________________ Are signs, amenities, etc. up to park standards? Yes No Parking: Yes No Existing amenities: Gate Table Bench Bike rack Dock Trash Pet station Parking: Yes No ____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 103 #41: Lydiard Beach 104 Date: October 7, 2025 Item: 5 Presenter: Joe Ruthenberg, Superintendent - Parks, Facilities Section: Work Session Item Title: Staff Update 1.Purpose: Park Commission Meeting Dates for 2026 Hackberry Park Updates Park Sign Placement for Hackberry Park, Highwood Nature Trail, Sandy Beach Swim Area, Navarre Playground, Livingston Park, Casco Skating Rink, Casco Point Beach, Casco Circle Park, Seven Nations Natural Area, French Creek Preserve AGENDA ITEM 105