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Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
920 W. 10th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone 651-480-6175 Fax 651-437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn.us
Approval of Minutes from March
Setting Agenda:
Open Mike:
Topics of Discussion:
NRRC Commission Interview
Plan Review - Pine Ridge (North of Substation /
South ofS. Frontage Rd.)
Band shell at Levee Park
Departmental Updates
Skate Park
Park Signs
Lake Isabelle meeting review
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2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
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12)
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14)
New Business:
Natural Resource and Recreation Commission
Agenda
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:05 PM
6:10 PM
6:15 PM
6:20 PM
6:30 PM
7:10 PM
Verbal
7: 15 PM
7 :20 PM
7 :25 PM
7:30 PM
7:35 PM
7 :40 PM
A. June NRRC Meeting/neighborhood meetings for
South Pines and Riverwood Park
B. Joint meeting with Park and Recreation Committee
of Council: Verbal
15) Old Business:
16) Next meeting:
17) Adjourn:
All times are approximate
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Verbal
Tuesday, June 14,2005
7:45 PM
REF: NRRCINRRC agenda for May 2005
City of Hasting NRRC Minutes
April 12, 2005
6:00 pm
1) Roll Call at6 pm, commissioners Vaughan, Christianson, O'Melia, Popp and Parks and
Recreation Director Bernstein and Superintendent Smith.
Absent: commissioner: Brown, Vieth
2) Approved March meeting minutes. Motion Popp, second O'Melia, passed unanimously.
3) Xcel energy Nests. Director Bernstein informed the commission of a conversation with Xcel
energy about vacant poles by the Mississippi river and the addition of nests for eagles to be added.
Commission agreed to leave poles for this possibility.
4) Updates. Director Bernstein handed out department happenings.
5) Warming house. Information was provided on usage of warming shelters through the year.
6) Summer Field Use. Staff updated commission on the field request for HY AA for the upcoming
season. Discussion includes the addition of lights to a field, Joint powers agreement, and addition
of fields added at the High School.
7) Lake Isabel. Staff informed commission of a meeting on Monday May 2nd at City hall with the
East River Group about Lake Isabel future.
8) Downtown Redevelopment. Staff informed the commission of the trail development downtown.
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9) Other development. Staff informed the commission of conversation with ConAgra about. the
erosion issues on the mill property.
Staff also talked about the surface of the tennis courts at Roadside Park. They have received a bid
to patch the courts for approximately $2,000, Vaughan motion, second by popp, passed
unanimously. Staff will begin to research the future fix for the courts.
The grounds that surround the big slide at Roadside Park are being fixed this spring.
The Parks and Recreation Department has hired for the 20 hour/week clerical position. They will
start their duties on April 18, 2005.
Commissioner Christian has asked that the adopt a park program be re-instated.
10) The commission then interviewed a candidate for the vacancy for the commission.
MOTION to Adjourn.
Next meeting scheduled for May 10th at 6 pm.
Adjourned at 8:00 pm
Minutes submitted by:
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Mark Vaughan
Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
920 W. 10th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone 651-480-6175 Fax 651-437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn.us
2005 Natural Resource and Recreation Commission
Interview Questions
Name
Evaluator
Date/Time
1. Please tell us about yourself and your interest in serving on the Natural Resource and Recreation
Commission?
2. Please explain the skills and experiences you would bring to this Commission?
3. How would you characterize the role of the Natural Resource and Recreation Commission?
4. Can you make the time commitment of one meeting a month and the possibility of a special
meeting upon request?
5. Do any of your professional or community involvements that may pose any potential conflicts of
interest?
6. What are some successes and failures in parks and recreation you haVe noticed in the City of
Hastings?
7. What would you suggest for improvement?
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8. What do you believe are the most pressing parks and recreation issues facing the City of
Hastings now and in the future?
Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
920 W. 10th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone 651-480-6175 Fax 651-437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn.us
Date:
5/4/05
To:
Honorable NRRC Members
From:
Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject:
Pine Ridge Development
BACKGROUND
John Hinzman, Planning Director sent me information about a new development. The
development is located on the west end of town south of the sub station on Highway 55.
The Planning Department is seeking a recommendation form the NRRC to collect park
dedication fees or land in lieu of a cash dedication.
NRRC ACTION
1. To accept a cash dedication of approximately $125,400
2. To accept land in lieu of cash dedication
3. Discuss at a future meeting
KeF: NRRC/memo May 05 agenda item 8
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Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
920 W. 10th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone 651-480-6175 Fax 651-437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn.us
Date:
5/3/05
To:
Honorable NRRC Members
From:
Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject:
Band Shell on the Mississippi
BACKGROUND
Council member IZiveness sent me an email indicating his desire to possibly place a band
shell on the riverfront. As you will read in the email, Council member Riveness believes
that the band shell would be an additional attraction for visitors to the new downtown
area.
( A possible location for this feature is at the end of Ramsey Street. This feature would
attempt to utilize the natural slope of the hillside and place the staging area north so the
viewing audience will be able to see the river and the performers.
At the present time, there is no design for this feature. It is anticipated to utilize parle
dcdication fees from the down town developmcnt as wcll as other City funding sources to
possibly build this band shell.
NRRCACTION
A. Approve to continue researching the possibility of a band shell on the riverfront
B. Not to approve researching or placement of a band shell also the riverfront
C. Discuss when the NRRC has additional infonnation
REF: NRRC/memo May 10 agenda item 9
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Barry Bernstein
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From: John Grossman
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 20057:15 AM
To: Barry Bernstein
Subject: FW: Band Shell Idea
-----Original Message-----
From: EDWARD RIVENESS [mailto:emrivy1@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:41 PM
To: Dave Osberg; Danna Elling; Tony Alongi; Turney Hazlet; Lynn Moratzka
Cc: Michael Werner; paul hicks; John Hinzman; John Grossman
Subject: Fw: Band Shell Idea
Hi Everybody,
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The idea of a Band Shell on the river-front instead of a Gazebo has been going through my
head for a few years now and so with the prospect of the Downtown Redevelopment soon
becoming a reality, I believe the timing is right for the idea to be put forth for serious
consideration. I think the ideal spot would be in front of Block 2 & 3. The Mayor and I have
discussed this several times in the past and more recently I talked to P. Hicks about the idea.
They both feel as I do considering the impact it would have on the entire downtown area. I
believe if the bands now playing on Sundays by City Hall were transferred to the river-front that it
would draw several hundred people to the area each time a band was scheduled. This is to say
nothing about the number of boats that would anchor out in the river for their own enjoyment.
The people living in the condos would no doubt love it also. I firmly believe that it could make
downtown Hastings a destination pOint on Sundays for the entire summer. The possibilities are
limited only by our imaginations. Rivertown Days, Memorial Services etc. etc. The Gazebo will
do nothing. I believe the Downtown Business Association and people from all over the
community would support the idea solidly. I discussed the idea with J. Hinzman and he talked it
over with J. Grossman and he said that they thought the idea was a good one. J. Hinzman and I
had a very good discussion and he thought it to be a much better idea than a Gazebo.
People coming across the bridge would also see the activity going on and swing down to see
what is happening. That also would help bring people to the area. I think this idea is at the
point where it should be reviewed and some decisions made. I would like to know your
thoughts. Thanks very much,
Ed R.
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From: Paul Usa Hicks
To: r;Q'yYABJJRl\{E:ll,lJ;~~ ;MiGhgelY'{em~r
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 8:35 AM ~
Subject: Re: Band Shelllde~
Thanks for advancing the idea Ed ...much better option than gazebo!!
EDWARD RIVENESS <emrl'llyl,.@mScn.c;Qm> wrote:
I Hi Mike & Paul,
; Mike, I relayed our discussion about the possibility of a Band Shell located down on the
4/28/2005
Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
920 W. 10th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone 651-480-6175 Fax 651-437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn.us
NRRC - Departmental Updates
HaJtil1gJ Fami!J' Aquatic Cmter
· Finished hiring. In-Service Training has been set for the last week in May with new staff coming in
on May 12, 2005 also. .
· Pool shell has been cleaned - we need to do some plaster repairing as has been done yearly.
· Swim lesson registration begins May 2, 2005. Season passes are now on sale.
Skate Park
· The park has been vandalized three times since April 20, 2005. Staff continues to repair the fence.
· Seasonal staff is prepared to begin work on Friday, May 6, 2005.
· The park will be open weekends until school is out for summer break.
P ark.r 1I1ail1tel1al1ce ActivitieJ
· \\leekend staffing started on April 23 with \vork at Vet's Athletic Complex and 3 men helping with
the City clean up event.
e \X1eekend duty will continue through the summer one man for about 2 hours each day.
. Vet's base ball field fencing was re-installed for safety compliance.
· Hillside slide at Roadside Park was resurfaced.
· hlterviews and hiring is complete for the 5 seasonal maintenance workers. 3 have started already.
· Training of the seasonal staff is completed as they start.
· A new seasonal maintenance staff policy and training handout was prepared.
· Safety Day Training was attended by our full time staff.
· Tree City USA was accepted by the City Forester and Superiiltendent. It is d1e 9th consecutive year
the City has received d1e award.
· Arbor Day was celebrated on April 29th \v1th a volunteer tree planting at the LeDuc Historic 'Estate.
StUdents from Spencer Johnson's Middle School HistolJ classes partnered with the City and Dakota
County. Trees were donated by Dakota Electric and Bailey's NurselJ.
· Tree Planting was completed by the maintenance crew at Eagle Bluff Park
· Tennis Court repair has been contracted. \X1ork will begin as soon as weather permits.
CilJic Arena
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· No updates at this time.
Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
920 W. 10th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone 651-480-6175 Fax 651-437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn.us
Date:
5/3/05
To:
Honorable NRRC Members
From:
Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject:
Skate Park
BACKGROUND
As I mentioned to all of you via email, the skate park is experiencing a lot of vandalism
already this season. I have enclosed the email that I sent to all of you to refresh your
memory. The illegal entry and vandalism have fi:ustrated staff and placing a tremendous
burden on resources.
Rather then going to the extreme of pulling the tier 2 equipment, I have requested Darbie
Johnson to place signs up along the perimeter fencing and staff will also distribute flyers
indicating that if these issues persist, they will leave us no other alternative but to remove
all the tier 2 pieces of equipment and the remaining equipment will be a tier 1 skate park.
The tier 1 park will be open to the public with no entrance fee, no paid supervision and
with limited equipment. If necessary, wc will refund people who have purchased a
season pass.
There is not a time line for the possible removal of the tier 2 pieces - I am optimistic that
with the notification, we will not have to. Our maintenance staff would remove and
transport the tier 2 pieces of equipment to the public works shop.
Bruce Chamberlain from Hoisington-Koegler and I have been discussing the possible
relocation of the skate park. I am anticipating his repOli shOlily.
NRRC ACTION
A. Approve this plan of action
B. Not to approve this plan of action
C. Discuss when the NRRC has additional infonnation
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REF:
NRRC/memo May] 0 agenda item I ]
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From: Barry Bernstein
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 1 :22 PM
To: 'Hazlet, Turney E.'; 'Danna Elling'; 'alongihastings@comcast.net'; 'Haroldechriste@aol.com';
Dave Osberg; Darbie Johnson; Terry Sieben; dennis o'melia; Harold Christenson; joe becker;
Mark Vaughan; Mike Brown; Philip Vieth
Subject: skate Park
Since early April, at the skate park, the Parks and Recreation Department has noticed a high
level of vandalism at the skate park. There have been incidents of graffiti on the ramps and
illegal entry into the skate park. The illegal entry into the skate park is involving cutting of the
perimeter fence. It seems as of today, upon inspection, that the intruders cut an entire section of
perimeter fence, removed the bottom rail of the fence and tied the lose section of fence back with
fence ties that were also removed. The hole is so large that it is believed we could get one of our
ball field utility vehicles into the skate park via this hole in the fence.
So far this season, our maintenance staff has repaired this fence, in the same section, over six
times. The fence can no longer be repaired and must be replaced. We will do our best to cover
the hole in the fence as it exists.
With these issues, I am concernod with tho amount of time and effort there is to repair this fence
daily and the exposure the city is facing if a person is hurt while entering and using this facility
illegally. I would like to present an alternative to both the council and NRRC.
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I am proposing to remove all the five foot equipment (2 pieces) and making the skate park into a
tier 1 park that does not require supervision or locked enclosure. The tier 1 option will allow this
park to remain open to the public. According to the League of Minnesota Cities, no supervision is
required for equipment up to 48" tall. Furthermore, I am proposing to set the tier 2 equipment
back up while River Town Days is going on due to a skate camp that is proposed. After this
season, we will reevaluate the situation to determine the outcome of the tier 2 skate park.
If for some reason, the tier 1 skate park still is experiencing a high volume of vandalism, we will
remove the rest of the pieces of equipment.
I am seeking your thoughts and opinions on this matter. This issue will be discussed at the next
NRRC (May 1 0) meeting and I would like to hold a special meeting of the Park and Recreation
Committee of Council on Monday May, 9th 6:30 PM at the Parks and Recreation Office to
discuss the NRRC conclusions and if it decided to bring this issue forward to council, we will have
ample time to discuss and debate this matter. For members of the Parks and Recreation
Committee, if you are unable to attend the May 9th meeting, please contact my office.
Thank you and!
Barry Bernstein
Parks and Recreatiori Director
City of Hastings
920 W. 10th street
Hastings, MN 55033
P) 651-480-6176 Fax) 651-437-5396
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NRRC Agenda
May 10, 2005
Item # 11 - Skate Park
Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
920 W. 10th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone 651-480-6175 Fax 651-437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn.us
Date:
5/4/05
To:
Honorable NRRC Members
From:
Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director
Subj ect:
Park Signs
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department has ordered signs from Vacker Signs. The NRRC
has discussed this issue at a previous meeting. I have enclosed a drawing to refresh what
we discussed at a previous meeting about the design of these park signs. We have
ordered signs for Cannon, Tuttle and Wallin Parks. We chose these locations due to the
fact that these parks do not have any signs at the present time.
NRRC ACTION.
None at this time
REI'. NRRC/IIle1l1tJ MdY 05 dgtlllld i[tlll 12
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March 25, 2004
Barry. Bernstein
City of Hastings
, 101 East 4th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide you vvith a proposal for the design an4
fabrication of park entrance signs. This second proposal reflects the co'st~ associated
'Vvith fu~ alterrtativ~ fabrication method. This method is very similar to the construction of
thefabrication/ construction of the City of Minneapolis park signs. I believe I emailed
you a photo of one of their. signs.
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Basically, this proposal includes sand1Jlasting the city's new parks and recreatIon logo in
a 2', x 2' clear vertical gram cedar which w~uld then' be mounted to a sign panel system.
similar to the Minrieapolis'sign. That panel system consists of a Dibond panel backed by
~",thick MDO. All graphics, other than the park and recreation logo, would be achieved
through the application of vinyl film. '
Cost for fabricating asigll systeni in this manner is anticipated robe $775 t6 $900. TIns
range reflects a possible alternate to the MDO as a backer and a possible altemate'
substrate for the,sandblasted logo. 1'd be happy t6 get together with you to show and
explain the benefits of the various options in tpaterialsand substrates., Hopefully this
range will be helpful for budget purposes. , '
Enclosed is it sample of Diebond, the signpanel "face,,'used by Minneapolis, and some of
my brochuzes. Hopefully these materials will enable you and members of your
commission to better visualize some of the options for yoUr project.
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Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
920 W. 10th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone 651-480-6175 Fax 651-437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn.us
Date:
5/3/05
To:
Honorable NRRC Members
From:
Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director
Subj ect:
Lake Isabel
BACKGROUND
I received a memo from the East Hastings Homeowners Association. I have sent you the
memo. The Parks and Recreation Committee of Council held a meeting with the East
Hastings Homeowners Association, which you were all invited, on Monday, May 2,
2005.
At this meeting, the Lake Isabel restoration project was discussed on a council level.
Although there are still many questions, the Park and Recreation Committee of Council
listened intently to the scope of this project and what is involved.
The Parks and Recreation Department will be contracting a company to test the lake
bottom to see if there are any contaminants. If so, this could drastically increase the price
and ability to conduct the dredging project.
The DNR grant for the fishing pier is still uncertain. We should hear later this summer.
Regarding the drawdown, we must get approvals from the DNR and other governing
bodies to ensure we are able to conduct this project and dispose of the water from Lake
Isabel appropriately.
NRRC ACTION
A. Approve to hire testing firn1
B. Not to approve testing finn
C. Discuss further
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REF:
NRRC/memo May 05 agenda item 13
Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
920 W. 10th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone 651-480-6175 Fax 651-437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn.us
Date:
5/3/05
To:
Honorable NRRC Members
From:
Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject:
New Business
BACKGROUND
Proposed neighborhood meetings:
Prior to the fonrier administration retiring, there was a discussion about developing the
southern half of Riverwood Park and master planning South Pines Park (West Tuttle St.).
I have reserved City Hall for a proposed neighborhood meeting for Tuesday, June 14 at
City Hall to host both of these neighborhood meetings. I chose the second Tuesday of
the month for these meetings so you would not have to attend an additional meeting. Is
scheduled acceptable with the NRRC to forgo your monthly meeting for the
neighborhood meetings?
Bmce Chamberlain is scheduled to be at these meetings. Tn addition, he will have
proposals of possible fcaturcs using Rivcl"wood original 111ater plan and for South Pines
Park, he will be using general features of a neighborhood park.
In addition, Bruce is work:ing on possible relocation of the skate park. We would like to
add this issue to the neighborhood agenda.
NRRC ACTION
A. Approve this plan of action
B. Not to approve this plan of action
C. Discuss when the NRRC has additional infonnation
REF: NRRC/memo May 10 agenda item 14
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