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Parks & Recreation
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Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 – 7:00 PM
City Hall – Council Chambers
I. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
II. Determination of Quorum
III. Approval of Minutes
a. Approve minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held on
March 9, 2021
IV. Heritage Ridge & Siewert Apartment Developments 7:05 p.m.
a. Community Development Director, John Hinzman
V. Determine method of Park Dedication – Summergate Development
a. Community Development Director, John Hinzman
VI. Pickleball Presentation 7:15 p.m.
VII. Department Updates 7:45 p.m.
Next Meeting: October 12, 2021 at 7:00pm
All times are approximate
City of Hastings
Parks & Recreation
920 W 10th Street ▪ Hastings, MN 55033 ▪ Ph: 651-480-6175 ▪ www.hastingsmn.gov
Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 – 7:00 PM
Zoom Meeting link to follow
I. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Chair Chelsea Piskor, Commissioners: Ben Spader, Dave Pemble, Bruce Karnick
& Craig Santelman, and new Commissioners Scott Zuzek & Carl Bower. Parks and Recreation Director
Chris Jenkins, City Administrator Dan Wietecha, Former Economic Development Coordinator, Rusty
Fifield and Recreation Program Specialist Paige Marschall Bigler
II. Determination of Quorum
Quorum Present: 7:7
III. Approval of Minutes
Minutes Approved 7:7
a. Approve minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held on
January 12, 2021
IV. New Commissioners 7:05 p.m.
a. Carl Bower
b. Scott Zuzek
Commission Chair, Chelsea Piskor administered the Oath of Office.
V. People Movement Plan 7:15 p.m.
a. Reaffirm Support
Former Economic Development Coordinator, Rusty Fifield addressed the economic development
components within the People Movement Plan and how the purpose of the plan is to reflect Hastings needs
and the importance to think of the plan as a guide to help with future projects. Commissioner Bower asked
how we move from a plan to funding the plan. Fifield highlighted the importance of collaborating with
other city plans in the future. Commissioner Pemble asked how the information was gathered on growth
in the community. Director Jenkins noted that our consultant HKGI worked with Dakota County staff to
gather statistics. Rusty acknowledged the fact of an aging population in Hastings and that the plan has the
ability to impact and encourage seniors to stay in Hastings. Commissioner Karnick motioned to approve
the People Movement Plan. Commissioner Bower seconded the motion. Motion approved 7:7
Next steps is for City Council to approve and adopt the People Movement Plan.
VI. Department Updates 7:45 p.m.
• Upcoming Programs: Recreation Program Specialist will send PRC an email with upcoming pro-
grams for Spring.
• Park Maintenance:
o Working on seasonal equipment for both winter and spring/summer.
o Implementing a new way of assigning maintenance duties to streamline operations
o Planning to hire 11 seasonal staff at $14.00 an hour, which is closer to surrounding Cities
wages for seasonal maintenance staff, in hopes of attracting staff.
• Lake Isabel Park:
o Met with Parks and Recreation Committee of Council and next steps is design and engi-
neering as Master Plan shows
• DNR Grant:
o Applying for $100,000 grant for forestry work
• LCCMR Grant:
o Applying for habitat restoration, water quality testing and parking lot restoration for Lake
Rebecca Park
• Vermillion Linear Park:
o Riverbank stabilization work in progress to prevent erosion
• Aquatics:
o Seasonal Aquatics Manager started on Monday, March 8th in preparation for pool
operations.
o Allocating funds for pool renovations
Commissioner Pemble asked about cities preferred vendor for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Jenkins noted
the 2021 preferred vendor approved by City Council is Rainbow Tree care for treatment or removal of
Ash trees. Jenkins informed Commissioners that the City Forester conducted a thorough tree inventory in
the North East quadrant of the City, identifying 24 Ash trees for removal. Jenkins said the City will be
sending information out to households within the upcoming Spring Newsletter and working with HCTV
on how to I.D. Ash trees for EAB. Commissioner Spader asked Director Jenkins to include a promo code
for residents to use with Rainbow tree care.
Commissioner Piskor asked Director Jenkins to send out the Playground improvement schedule for all
Commissioners to reference. Jenkins noted the next parks on the list are Lake Isabel Park and Dakota Hills
Park.
Commissioner Karnick asked about ballfield procedures for the upcoming season. Director Jenkins noted
that our Department will continue to follow the most current Executive Order and guidance from
CDC/MDH for outdoor athletics. Field users will be contacted by our Sports Coordinator, Phil Vargas in
the upcoming weeks.
Commissioner Bower asked when Tennis Nets will be up at Roadside Park. The intent is to wash off the
courts when maintenance staff have time and then install the nets. A specific date for nets has not been
identified. Users can contact our office at 651-480-6175 for most up to date information.
Motion to adjourn meeting by Commissioner Zuzek, motion seconded by Commissioner Bower.
Meeting adjourned: 7:55 p.m.
Next Meeting: April 13, 2021 at 7:00pm
All times are approximate
Park and Recreation Commission Memorandum To: Park and Recreation Commission From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: September 14, 2021
Item: Park Dedication – Siewert Apartments Commission Action Requested Review the method of park dedication for plat of SIEWERT APARTMENTS a one lot subdivision containing a 32 unit apartment building. The 0.42 acre property is owned by
River City Investments, LLC (Luke Siewert) and the Hastings Economic Development
and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA). HEDRA has agreed to sell the property to River City to facilitate the development. The property is generally located at the northwest corner of 3rd Street and Tyler Street.
Adjacent Uses
The following uses abut the proposed park dedication
North Mixed Commercial and Residential
East Tyler Street
Parking Lot - Red Rock Commuter Lot
South 3rd Street
Senior Housing - Mississippi Terrace
West Commercial
PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS Subdivision Ordinance
City Code Chapter 154.07 establishes public land dedication requirements for subdivision of land. All property subdivisions resulting in the addition of buildable lots are subject to dedication requirements. The obligation can be fulfilled in the following ways:
1) Physical land dedication
2) Payment of cash in lieu of land 3) A combination of land dedication and cash. 4) Private open space and facilities for public use.
Subdivision Ordinance
City Code Chapter 154.07 establishes public land dedication requirements for subdivision of land. All property subdivisions resulting in the addition of buildable lots are subject to dedication requirements. The obligation can be fulfilled in the following ways:
1) Physical land dedication
2) Payment of cash in lieu of land
3) A combination of land dedication and cash. 4) Private open space and facilities for public use.
Option - Physical Land Dedication Physical land dedication would be required as follows:
Property Size 0.42 acres (18,295 s.f.) Number of Residential Units 32
Residential Density 76.19 units\acre
Required Park Dedication 0.06 acres (2,817 s.f.) = 15.4% of the gross area 1) All or part of the land has been previously designated as open space, park
land, or trailway in the Comprehensive Plan. Analysis: No areas of the proposed site have been previously designated as open space, park land or trailway in the Comprehensive Plan. Sidewalks abut the site
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to the south and east. The Bailey Street Trail (part of the Hastings Loop Trail) is located directly east of the site.
2) A need for additional parks or recreational facilities will be generated by the development.
Analysis: This development is projected to add 32 new market rate apartment
units. Three existing parks are in close proximity. Depot Park is located approximately 270 feet northeast of the property (2nd and Tyler). Oliver’s Grove Park is located approximately 500 feet northwest of the property (2nd and Ramsey). Levee Park is located approximately 600 feet north of the proposed
property (1st and Tyler). 3) The land adjoins an existing park or school open space property. Analysis: The land does not abut existing park, school, or open space property.
4) The land could serve as a buffer between commercial\industrial property and residential. Analysis: The downtown area is guided for mixed residential and commercial
development. There is not a need for a buffer between this site and adjacent
commercial sites. 5) The land contains or abuts unique topographical features.
Analysis: The site does not contain or abut areas of unique topographical
features. Option - Cash in Lieu of Land Payment of cash in lieu of land is based upon the number and type of residential units to
be constructed. A total cash payment of $35,200 ($1,100 x 32 units) would be required
under this option at the present rate. Payment would be made at the time of final plat. Option - Private Open Space and Facilities The Subdivision Ordinance allows for the development of private open space, park, and
recreation facilities to account for up to fifty percent of the park land dedication
requirements provided the land is not occupied by buildings and structures, is open to the public, deed restricted to ensure public access, provides for natural features, or has a desirable use and the proposed recreation facility will reduce the demand for public recreational facilities to serve the development.
The developer has not proposed any private opens space or facilities.
RECOMMENDED METHOD OF PARK DEDICATION Payment of cash in lieu of land is recommended to satisfy park dedication
requirements. The subject property has not been identified for a park. Existing
park facilities are in close proximity to the property. Total cash payment of $35,200 ($1,100 x 32 units) would be required under this option at the present rate.
Attachments
• Location Map
• Development Plan
LOCATION MAP
SITE LOCATION
BUILDING MASSING STUDY:VIEW OF ENTRY FROM 3rd STREET
DRAFT DESIGN: 08.22.2021
SIEWERT APARTMENTS
HASTINGS, MINNESOTA32-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING22 AUGUST 2021
BUILDING MASSING STUDY:VIEW FROM CORNER OF TYLER & 3rd STREET
DRAFT DESIGN: 07.29.2021
SIEWERT APARTMENTS
HASTINGS, MINNESOTA32-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING22 AUGUST 2021
BUILDING MASSING STUDY:ARIAL FROM TYLER STREET
DRAFT DESIGN: 08.22.2021
SIEWERT APARTMENTS
HASTINGS, MINNESOTA32-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING22 AUGUST 2021
BUILDING MASSING STUDY:VIEW FROM ALLEY
DRAFT DESIGN: 08.22.2021
SIEWERT APARTMENTS
HASTINGS, MINNESOTA32-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING22 AUGUST 2021
Park and Recreation Commission Memorandum To: Park and Recreation Commission From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: September 14, 2021
Item: Park Dedication – Summergate-Best Property Commission Action Requested Review the method of park dedication for the annexation and development of 157 single family lots proposed by Summergate Companies. The 71.9 acre property is presently
owned by Best Development Company. The property is generally located east of Red
Wing Blvd (TH 316) and Michael Avenue in Marshan Township. Adjacent Uses The following uses abut the proposed park dedication
North Single Family Residential South Pines Development
East Marshan Township Sand Coulee and Rural Residential
South Marshan Township Rural Wooded Land
West TH 316 - Redwing Blvd South Pines Development Hope Lutheran Church
PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS Subdivision Ordinance City Code Chapter 154.07 establishes public land dedication requirements for subdivision of land. All property subdivisions resulting in the addition of buildable lots are subject to dedication requirements. The obligation can be fulfilled in the following ways:
1) Physical land dedication 2) Payment of cash in lieu of land 3) A combination of land dedication and cash. 4) Private open space and facilities for public use.
Option - Physical Land Dedication Physical land dedication would be required as follows:
Property Size 71.9 acres
Number of Residential Units 157
Residential Density 2.18 units\acre
Required Park Dedication 7.9 acres = 11% of the gross area
1) All or part of the land has been previously designated as open space, park land, or trailway in the Comprehensive Plan. Analysis: A portion of the Greenway Loop Trail has been identified along the eastern extent of the property. The Sand Coulee comprises the eastern 18 acres pf
the site. No other open space or park land has been identified in the Comprehensive Plan. A trail exists along Redwing Blvd directly north of the site. 2) A need for additional parks or recreational facilities will be generated by the development.
Analysis: This development is projected to add 157 single family homes. Tuttle Park is located approximately 450 feet north of the development (Thomas and
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Shannon). The Comprehensive Plan identifies Neighborhood Park #7 on property northeast of this site.
3) The land adjoins an existing park or school open space property. Analysis: The land does abuts the Sand Coulee.
4) The land could serve as a buffer between commercial\industrial property and residential. Analysis: The site does not abut a commercial\industrial property
5) The land contains or abuts unique topographical features. Analysis: The Sand Coulee is a unique topographical feature. Option - Cash in Lieu of Land
Payment of cash in lieu of land is based upon the number and type of residential units to
be constructed. A total cash payment of $345,400 ($2,200 x 157 units) would be required under this option at the present rate. Payment would be made at the time of final plat for each phase. The cash in lieu rate is currently under review and may change by the time of Final Plat application.
Option - Private Open Space and Facilities The Subdivision Ordinance allows for the development of private open space, park, and recreation facilities to account for up to fifty percent of the park land dedication requirements provided the land is not occupied by buildings and structures, is open to the
public, deed restricted to ensure public access, provides for natural features, or has a
desirable use and the proposed recreation facility will reduce the demand for public recreational facilities to serve the development. The developer has not proposed any private open space or facilities.
Sand Coulee Preservation Preservation of the Sand Coulee area is priority. With the Minnesota DNR’s ownership of similar land to the north and east of the site, staff encourages the developer to seek sale of the Sand Coulee land for preservation purposes.
RECOMMENDED METHOD OF PARK DEDICATION Assuming preservation of the Sand Coulee land, staff recommends payment of cash in lieu of land to satisfy park dedication requirements. Cash payment under current rates would be $345,400 ($2,200 x 157 units). The cash in lieu rate is currently under review
and may change by the time of Final Plat application.
Attachments
• Location Map
• Development Plan
LOCATION MAP
SITE LOCATION
Concept Sketch Plan
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