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Home My WebLink About20250728 PNR RM Packet AGENDA Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting Monday, July 28, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the June 23, 2025, Regular Meeting 4. AUDIENCE INPUT 5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Indoor Ice 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Environmental and Sustainability Updates b. Parks System Plan c. Baseball Field Needs d. Director's Report 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 32 ROSEMOUNT PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS JUNE 23, 2025 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount Parks & Natural Resources was held on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM. in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West. Chairperson Eliason called the meeting to order with Commissioners Bass, McDonald, Bonkoski, Edminson, Burman and Andrews. Commissioner Speich was absent. Staff present included the following: Park and Recreation Director Dan Schultz Office Specialist Michelle Rambo a. Oath of Office ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the May 19, 2025, Regular Meeting Motion by Bonkoski. Second by Edminson Motion to approve Minutes of the May 19, 2025, Regular Meeting Ayes: 7. Nays: None. Motion Carried. AUDIENCE INPUT DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Indoor Ice The City recently hired JLG Architects to help guide us through some early planning exercises to develop a layout for a one and possibly two-sheet ice complex, a site plan and a cost estimate. The work they are doing will help us with discussions regarding the next steps in the process of considering building additional indoor ice. Staff shared information on the design work and pricing that had been completed as of our meeting on Monday. Page 2 of 32 NEW BUSINESS a. Environmental and Sustainability Updates Director Schultz gave verbal updates on Mow Less May, Lawns Re-Imagined, Water Efficiency / Storm Water Rebates, Spring Reuse & Recycling Stats. b. Aspen Ridge Development Motion by Bonkoski. Second by McDonald Motion to recommend the City Council approve the Aspen Ridge Development plans with the conditions as outlined by staff in the executive summary, along with the recommendation to extend the sidewalk on the east side from 42 to the northern border. Ayes: 7. Nays: None. Motion Carried. c. Director's Report Park Improvement Fund Balance as of May 31, 202: $5,873,436 Inflows to the Park Improvement fund last month were as follows: Dedication fees - $163,300 Grants/Other - $0 Interest - $NA Donations - $0 Expenditures - $130,105 (park and trail designs, UMore building and Flint Hills Trails) ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Michelle Rambo Office Specialist Page 3 of 32 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting: July 28, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Indoor Ice AGENDA SECTION: UNFINISHED BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 6.a. ATTACHMENTS: RAHA ICE, Ice reveiw PP 8 9 23 APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, discussion only BACKGROUND For several months, staff have been discussing the need for additional indoor ice in Rosemount with RAHA, City of Eagan and the Farmington Hockey Association. This work was started before there ever plans for the Pond to shut down. RAHA has consistently rented 900 hours of ice from the Pond, which is equivalent to what staff expects they would use at one sheet of ice. The city recently hired JLG Architects to help guide us through some early planning exercises to develop a layout for a one and possibly a two sheet ice complex, site plan and a cost estimate. The work they are going will help us with discussions regarding the next steps in the process of considering building additional indoor ice. Included in the packet is information that was sent to City staff from RAHA regarding their needs. Also attached is information that the City has developed regarding ice use in Rosemount. Both documents are currently being updated. Staff will discuss with the Commission ways we can help meet the ice needs of our community. RECOMMENDATION None discussion only Page 4 of 32 RAHA ICE April 8, 2024 Page 5 of 32 AGENDA Goal is to determine number of hours for RAHA in given season. Evaluate current modeling Compare against other associations Review current USA standards and impact to modeling Other Considerations RAHA board position on The Pond in the future Opportunity to host tournaments Impact to ice bills Next Steps Data is shared with Dan Schultz (Park & Recreation Director) Review of data and feasibility to determine number of sheets Page 6 of 32 SQUIRT COMPARISON •Rosemount teams are similar to other Squirt teams reviewed •Average numbers across all teams •38% of practices are solo, Rosemount averages 50% •31% of practices are full ice, Rosemount averages 12% assuming Pond is not considered full ice •Opportunity: Impact of starting Squirt early October versus current. Note: Practices at the Pond are not considered “full sheet” for purposes of this exercise. Page 7 of 32 PEE WEE COMPARISON •Rosemount teams are in line with other Pee Wee teams reviewed •Average numbers across all teams •46% of practices are solo, Rosemount averages 48% •38% of practices are full ice, Rosemount averages 16% assuming Pond is not considered full ice, other associations average 46% •Without The Pond, Rosemount solo practices would be near 50% full sheet and solo Note: Practices at the Pond are not considered “full sheet” for purposes of this exercise. Page 8 of 32 BANTAM COMPARISON •Rosemount teams are below number of full ice sheets compared to others. •Average numbers across all teams •63% of practices are solo, Rosemount averages 55% •39% of practices are full ice, Rosemount averages 21% assuming Pond is not considered full ice •Opportunity: Full ice practices are on average 72% of total practices in other orgs Note: Practices at the Pond are not considered “full sheet” for purposes of this exercise. Page 9 of 32 ICE MODELING 2022-2023 SEASON •Modeling used for determining ice assignments Page 10 of 32 ICE MODELING WITH INCREASES •Increased total number of practices by 25% for all •Shifted shared / solo practice ratio •Increased number of games / scrimmages •Updated number of teams for 2023-2024 season Note: Increase in solo practice percentage is based on actual practices scheduled through season. Page 11 of 32 USA STANDARDS Page 12 of 32 •Overview of current ice hours / rinks used •Growth projections •RAHA to help drive the direction -Ice hours by team compared to standards -Goal to get to total number of ice hours to plan for -Rink feedback •Roadmap to potential solutions Page 13 of 32 Page 14 of 32 Page 15 of 32 Page 16 of 32 Page 17 of 32 Page 18 of 32 Page 19 of 32 Page 20 of 32 Page 21 of 32 •2016 Referendum did not pass ($8.7 million ask for a single sheet rink) •Estimated 2023 cost for a single sheet is $15 million Page 22 of 32 Goals for RAHA in next 5 –10 years for ice use? How many hours of ice per team? Full or shared sheet practices? Is cost for participants a concern? Page 23 of 32 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting: July 28, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Environmental and Sustainability Updates AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.a. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, updates only BACKGROUND Listed below are some happenings in the areas pertaining to environmental and sustainability work that City staff are doing. • We purchased silverware for use in breakroom kitchens to reduce the amount of single-use plastics in these spaces. • Staff will be at the Leprechaun Days Midsummer Faire to educate participants about waste, recycling, and water initiatives. • We also be assisting with managament of trash and recycling at the Leprechaun Days parade. • Staff met with county representatives to discuss accessibility of the food-scraps drop-off site, potential for more accessible options with the renovation of Central Park • Work is being done behind-the-scenes on grant administration, planning for the 2026 grant, etc., • Adopt-a-Drain (Hamline University CGEE) will be at the MN State Fair in the Eco Experience building for the duration of the Fair o Rosemount is an Adopt-a-Drain member o Residents that sign up to adopt a drain at the state fair receive free swag. • Engineering is working on communications around water conservation for the second half of the summer. • The City of Rosemount maintains a listing of several rebate and grant programs available to residents, largely related to sustainability improvements. o Two programs of note for late summer: ▪ The Rosemount Water Efficiency Rebate Program offers rebates on city utility (water) bills for purchases of replacement toilets, closes washers, dishwashers, irrigation controllers, and irrigation audits with WaterSense or Energy Star certification. ▪ The Rosemount Irrigation Efficiency Grant offers reimbursement grants of up to $5000 to HOAs and multi-family residential properties that complete irrigation audits by a certified auditor. • The Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization, the watershed management Page 24 of 32 organization that has jurisdiction within Rosemount, now offers a storm drain stenciling kit for residents and groups to check out. RECOMMENDATION None, updates only Page 25 of 32 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting: July 28, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Parks System Plan AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.b. ATTACHMENTS: LandUse Parks 11x17 10 18 22 APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, discussion only. BACKGROUND The 2040 Parks System Plan is intended to act as a user-friendly guide to decision making regarding the future needs, development, renovation and preservation of Rosemount’s parks, trails and open spaces. The Parks system plan is a chapter of the City’s Comprehensive Guide Plan and was developed in 2019. The city recognizes that demographic, recreation and environmental trends will change over the next several years and those changes will affect park, trail and open space needs. This plan will help set the framework for these future improvements and will increase efficiency by establishing a long-term vision and priorities. The following goals have been identified to assist with the development of the plan: • Continue to develop a comprehensive park, trails and open space system that meets the needs of the expanding community. • Meet our community’s parks, trails and open space needs through proactive planning, partnerships and responsible spending. • Continue to create a community that is well connected by trails, sidewalks, bike lanes and other pedestrian friendly amenities which would include more crosswalks and crosswalks with flashing lights. • Create and follow standards for city parks that include having a park area within ½ mile walking distance of all homes in the urban developed area of the City. • Preserve, protect and enhance our natural area resources. • Continue to invest in the future of our parks, trails and open space through high levels of maintenance and an active Capital Improvement Plan. The 2040 Parks System Plan can be reviewed at City's website on Community Development web page under Planning and Comprhensive Plan (Ch. 9). Staff will discuss the process of updating the plan and share some information about the attached Park Planning Map at the meeting on Monday. Page 26 of 32 RECOMMENDATION None, discussion only. Page 27 of 32 M7 N1 N N M M M M M MN N N N N N N N N N N NPF NPF NPFC C1 NPF1 N5 NPF2 N6 N7 N9 N4 N8 M6 M4 M1 M5 N2 N3 M2 NPF Rosemount Parks, Trails, and Open Space 1 in = 2,983 ft Rosemount Greenway Vermillion Highlands Greenway Park Service Areas Existing Park Proposed Park C - Conservation M - Mini Park N - Neighborhood NPF - Neighborhood Play Field AG Agriculture FP Floodplain DT Downtown NC Neighborhood Commercial RC Regional Commercial CC Community Commercial AGR Agricultural Research RR Rural Residential LDR Low Density Residential TR Transitional Residential MDR Medium Density Residential HDR High Density Residential PI Public/Institutional PO Existing Parks/Open Space BP Business Park LI Light Industrial GI General Industrial WM Waste Management MXD: T:\Project\Parks\ParkCompPlan\LandUse_Parks11x17.mxd PDF: I:\GIS\Map_Library\Parks\CompPlan Page 28 of 32 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting: July 28, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Baseball Field Needs AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.c. ATTACHMENTS: Site Plan - Umore Baseball 2025 APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion recommend the City Council approve moving forward with the development of a full-sized baseball field at the UMore Park Complex. BACKGROUND Staff have been receiving requests from our RAAA and other baseball field users over the last couple of years for the addition of a full-size baseball field at the UMore Athletic Field complex. When the complex was designed several years ago, there was an area set aside for a full-size baseball field. When construction started on the complex, the priority was on youth fields thus we did not move forward on the full-size field at the time. The city does not own or operate a full-size baseball field and user groups need to rely on District 196 fields which are the oldest in the district. They also eliminated a full-size field when they built the Irish Dome. With the new middle school construction, they will be adding a full-size field there and also adding another full-size field at the old middle school, but this is just replacing what they have already had, not adding to the system of fields. At the meeting on Monday, staff will provide additional drawings and a cost estimate for a new baseball field at the UMore Complex. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to the City Council to approve moving forward with the development of a full-sized baseball field at the UMore Park Complex. Page 29 of 32 Page 30 of 32 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting: July 28, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Director's Report AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.d. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, Discussion only. BACKGROUND Park Improvement Fund Balance as of June 30, 2025: $6,258,776.97 Inflows to the Park Improvement Fund last month were as follows: Dedication fees – $165,300 Grants/Other - $0 Interest - $NA Donations - $0 Expenditures – $44,802 (park and trail designs, UMore Building and Flint Hills Trails) E-Bikes, E-Scooters and E-Moto Machines – I’m sure like staff, you have all seen an increase in the use of E bikes, e-scooters, e-moto machines in our community. Currently, motorized modes of transportation are not allowed on City trails. Because these types of equipment are becoming a norm, staff would like to start discussions on how to keep people (users and non-users) safe while on our City trails. National Guard Remodel – Work continues to move forward on the Armory and RCC remodel projects. They are moving into the final phases of the project and should be done by the end of August. Dunmore Greenway – We still have several moving parts to tie together before this one is ready to go to bid. Joint Powers Agreement with the County, Right of Way permit from MN DOT, construction easements from residents and the final completion of the detailed plans and specifications. The plan is still for the City to design and deliver the project, while Dakota County will pay for the cost of the trail construction. Bonaire Path Trail - Staff were recently notified that we will not be getting funding for this project through a DNR grant. We are now planning to move forward with internal funding and get the project bid as soon as possible. UMore Park Building – The project is nearing completion and everything should be wrapped up by early August. Things look great, and many groups will benefit from the building as soon as it is Page 31 of 32 operational. Flint Hills CAC - The Flint Hills CAC is accepting applications. The Community Advisory Council to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery (CAC) is a thoughtful and committed group of volunteer citizen representatives working to fulfill the organization’s vision of creating open dialogue between the community and the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. The CAC empowers residents living near the Pine Bend refinery to provide input and collaborate with Flint Hills Resources on environmental, safety, and operational issues and projects. If you are interested in applying, let me know. RECOMMENDATION None, discussion only. Page 32 of 32