HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.c. Rosemount Interpretive Corridor Trail PlanAGENDA ITEM: Rosemount Interpretive Corridor Trail
Plan
AGENDA SECTION:
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and
Recreation
AGENt f E 0 2 1
ATTACHMENTS: Map and Interpretive Information
APPROVED BY: 1/
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, discussion only
4 ROSEMOUNT
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Work Session: November 9, 2005
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
For the past several months staff have been working with land owners to try and identify a corridor that
creates a scenic and educational trail connection from downtown Rosemount to the Mississippi
River /Sprang Lake Park Multiple stop -off locations and interpretive sites are being proposed for the trail
corndor The importance of having involved and informed land owners is to gain support of having the
trail near their property.
The main goal of this project is to provide a pedestrian connection from the heart of Rosemount to the
Mississippi River /Spring Lake Regional Park and a future Regional Trail connection Second, we are
hoping to provide interpretive and educational opportumues for trail users by creating stop -off areas along
the trail Third, we are identifying opportunities for the preservation and restoration of natural resources
along the trail to benefit the environment and make it a more enjoyable area to bike, walk, run or roller
blade.
The trail will be constructed as development occurs. Staff predicts that we would most likely start
developmg the trail from west to east. As industrial or other development occurs m the east, we will work
to gain the necessary easements for future trail construction.
Because this is a long term plan and will most likely take many years to complete, we are expecting changes
to take place with tegards to the final placement of the trail. The interpretive stop -off locations are also
concepts and are meant to be used at this time to inspire more discussion and refinement of the
interpretation at each stop when the time comes to btuld them At that time, development will better
define the actual text and illustrations on the signs.
SUMMARY
Staff is providing this information to the Council for review A meeting is being planned for mid
November where the public will have the opportunity to also comment on the plan The plan will be
brought back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a recommendation before final review by the
City Council
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Overview Rosemount Interpretive Corridor
OVER1LLINTERPRETIVE [HEW
"Celebrating our Connection to the River"
Trail u sers will team how different 'and uses and community piactices effect the
Mississippi River and team about the ways a which their commilmt can and doss
protect and enhance the river corridor
Natural and cultural connections between Rosemount and the Mississippi River
How City connects to river through a variety of landscapes/land uses developed,
developing, industrial, aencultural, natural, park, aver
How each relates to and can impact and/or enhance the Mississippi River
Why the river is an important resource to Rosemount
STANDARD CO IDOR INFRASTRUCTURE
1 Interprcti a Stops
Seating and the stun area will take the form of a circular cistern the circular
walls will be formed by different materials in each segment dependine on
segment theme Seating may be'ncotporated into the circular walls or oe
separate
interpretive s ign with segment specific information, trail map
Trail pavement material at the stop will be selected to support the interpretive
theme of the stop
Native plantings to support the interpretation theme at the stop
Locating criteria
lntemretive stops will be located witlun each segment determined by interpreta-
tion theme Views Iron interpretative stop will be very Important and will need to
be field checked Future land uses mill need to be considered in how they will effect
views
2. R'ayfinding Markers
Watindmg markers aill have a basic form of stacked stones with the stones
becoming smoother on the markers as one gets closer to the river The top stone
would have the mtlege aid 'rail name engraved in is Concrete pavement would
include an engraved quote about the and or the nver Native plants .could he
featured. varying at each site Optional idea for commissioned art piece at each
,parker
Locating cr mien m
Wayfmding markers should be used to help denote trail ciossmgs at key roadways,
at trail links, and along long spans between interpretive stops (about every 1/4
mile)
3. Additional Interpn etive Signs
Signage should he installed at restoration sites, greenways, buffers, and other points
of nterest alone Iran
4. Plantings
Special native plantings along trail to educate and emphasize the plant commum-
1 es of each segment and any restoration efforts that may he In process
5 Other Constdeiations;
Roadwav Crossings
Each situation will need to be addressed appropnately Signage for both trail users
and Nei-muter traffic, roadway striping, pavement changes, flashing lights should
all tie considered
Trail Standard
Trail construction to meet regional trail specifications 10ft bimmmous with 5ft
obstacle clearance on each side Target grades not to exceed 5%
"Celebrating Our Connection with the River"
ROSEMOUNT INTERPRETIVE CORRIDOR
Typical elevation and plan of Interpretive Stops
Typical plan and elevation of wayfinding markers
DRAFT Concepts
October 14, 2005
Segment 1 Historic Village and Settlement
0.67miles
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INTERPRETIVE TOPICS FOR SIGN
Historical context /timeline (city,
farming, industry, regional park,
expa iiing development, trail /corridor
connection)
Natural Heritage pre settlement
landscape conditions
Opportunity to connect with the river
that borders their city
INTERPRETIVE STOP FEATURES
Location Trailhead in park
Oe eretew of trail, segments and stops
with map
Explanation of interpretive theme and
variety of landscapes trail users will see
Explanation of each segment and how it
relates to Rosemount and Mississippi River
Seating, water pump, bike parking, etc
THROUGHOUT CORRIDOR
Trail wayfindmg markers Stacked roughs
stone carrion (w /trail logo and milage
engraved), quotes about river engraved on
concrete trail pavement section,
native plantings
Downtown trail wayfinding
marker Stacked cut stone
w,tmap and "this way to
Mississippi River" arrow
STRUCTURE CHARACTER
Historic cultural artifacts cistern,
water pump, water runnels art
Downtown Wayfending marker
!rip -6(t concrete synth
6ft bit w,Fighl poles!
Colnder limited to
1 1 egg casement weigh
This segment takes trail users from the heart of downtown Rosemount though the spacious city park to the edge
of traditional neighborhood It is about celebrating settlement and gathering A trail head in the park offers a
place to gather, get informed about the corridor and use services before moving through the whole corridor to
the River The condor width will be limited to trail easement only, with room for the trail head within the city
park The theme will focus history of area and its relationship to the land and river
INTERPRETIVE STOP PLAN! SECTION
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Interpretive sign
drinking
pump
Sculptures represenmrg the su nth
mte`prct.e stop, are displayed aro
circle tv6nterprarve massage
hail asara slop here to fill
water bottles at pump, &sees
water runs ,hreugh tuna s
to sculphrres
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place for groups
to gather
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Name plantings surround the seating
area, educarng maws about the local
plant species they well see in the
restuntar areas of the corridor
sculpture
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"Celebrating Our Connection with the River"
ROSEMOUNT INTERPRETIVE CORRIDOR
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S� aiphrre maniple for stop 6:
representing the crftaal minatory
bird corridor of the riser
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Bike racks
DRAFT Concepts
October 14, 2005
Segment 2 Traditional Growth
0.85 miles
dormice had i d to
easement wt i
INTERPRETIVE TOPICS FOR SIGN
How traditional land use patterns and stormwater
treatment Abuts- curb et tier, big storniponds
City Stormwater Pollution Prevertton Plan (SWPPP)
Mississippi Watershed your sand dram to the river
Watershed- friendly lain care practices
Stormwater facts (quantity, etc
INTERPRETIVE STOP FEATURES
Locate at overlook for storm pond
Mark an adjacent dram inlet (water capacity)- watershed
size and surface types
Storm water quality monitoring made visible
mvertdbraies, sediment, etc
Seating mace from cut storm culverts
Street curbing contains stop area, acts as bike stand
Trail moves through huge culvert (tunnel)
Demonstrate how home owners can improve water quality
Canopy trees capture rainwater
THROUGHOUT CORRIDOR
Signs at dram inlets describing quantity and size of watershed
Vvayf:nding markers
STRUCTURE CHARACTER
Stormwater infrastructure curbs, culverts, drains
UIUi{P NO WASTE
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DRAINS TO STREAMM
"Celebrating Our Connection with the River"
ROSEMOUNT INTERPRETIVE CORRIDOR
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This segment will typically be within a ioadway easemrnt througa traditional negbborhood
developments with their curb and gutter and large storm ponding methods of dealing with
rainwater I his Is an opportunity to demonstrate the scale of stormwater quantities,
watershed surface effects, and how homeowner fit s The theme will Cocas on the
awesome' quantities and larger scale ponding aeatment techniques and ways m which
homeowrers can help asaxunlze water quality the city' Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan will be presented to Illustrate how the city Is addressing stonnwater issues
INTERPRETIVE STOP PLAN AND SECTION
I(ft corridor frail
Trail uses s trm el through gum( culverts,
de,nan ivaung the Page amounts of
stormwater that a transferred m this
Wm fsysietn
Cirenhm seating wall is made from grant
culvert
The abject imprpxiani in the
pavement Mehl:Aae the type of
po!!n nom that lake their way rota the
drnur'
A sleet inlet ,s labeled ws h its
watershed sane and poultry of
water that enter m a APn-at
storm meat
blvdtlrces capture farg
animas of rainwater
Interpret ve tug!!
ove-rioo4 v n large
stormwater pond
DRAFT Concepts
October 14, 2005
Segment 3 Integrating Settlement Natural Systems
1.68 miles
THOU GHOUT CORRIDOR
Irail corridor up to 300' v ide
Rainwater gardens in swedes off trail
Savanna restoration in trail conidor
Way finding markers
Restoration aloes maned
Pertioas pa ed tut I..e
at Intemi.1 atwn stop
Rainwater gaideu
Upland Ramwater I le' bal Se.+ana
estoixban in
•rail ecmdor
drams to garden drams to
re water rainwater
garden garden
Trail w iti bar a rainwatei gardens to capture mnnff
and restored savanna throughout the condor
segment
Inter pi ernc
corridor up to 300'
wide, width tancs
LNTERPRETIVE STOP TOPICS FOR SIGN INTERPRETIVE STOP PLAN ELEVATION
Wetlands (WHEP program cortmumty based monitoring
Conservation design (combines eni noanental integrity.
economic prosperity and community hn ability)
Creating greenway corridors to preserve landscapes through
a combination of techniques (parkland dedication,
easements etc
Ratmeatet garden infiltration based stormwater
management
INTERPRETIVE STOP IT ATTIRES
Located to or erlook a WHFP wetland
Per.mr s s W tar me et stop
Rainwater demonstration gardens
Gateway to boardwa k trail through wetland
Boardwalk trail allows nail users the experience of being
lcrpretnc sign
tt nil WHIP
inoanorrne data
Mutilated
Pen ions pay
axe like colored
at er bands
through the trail
Cone
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"Celebrating Our Connection with the River"
ROSEMOUNT INTERPRETIVE CORRIDOR
This segment, with It, less dense■ developed edges, will lave more opportuni-
ties to incorporate .estoration/preservation efforts alone its length The coon
dor wads through lolling, terrain of rural homesteads, fann fields, and some high
quality natural habitats The theme will focus on natural was s to oreserve water
quality !the wetlands rainwater gardens, and illustrating best development
practices /conservation design that me city is encouraging to preserve this valu-
able landscape
Wetland buffer plantings Rainwater Seat-gall
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Barden
Intetpretne stop acts as a gateway far a
boardwalk through a wetland allowing
trail users the ecpenence of bung in a
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Trail
Rana ate r dctn onstranon
ardens surround
terrren.c .top
Perforated stone/
concrete seat -wall
to reinforce the Idea
that natcr
mhlnatcs through
rous materials
Seat-wall Rautwator Savanna
garden restaranon
plantings
ews ILO savanna
oration area and
cluster dcvelop-
cnt/conservanon
clopments
DRAFT Concepts
October 14. 2005
INTERPRETIVE TOPICS FOR SIGN
Greenways providing wildhfe corridors that
connect to the river
Farmland and Natural Areas Program local land
protection efforts
Ecological restoration efforts and opportunities
lWdc,und Flint Hills)
Local agriculture and best management practices
INTERPRETIVE STOP FEATURES
Locate at views of farm fields and greenway
Best farming practices Greenway
Ditches compared to swales along side trail
Trail through created wind row
Map of proposed/planned greenways
THROUGHOUT CORRIDOR
Wayfinding markers
Nesting structures
Restoration areas with signage
Featared plantings along side trail
STRUCTURE CHARACTER
Agriculture Trough, ditches, water pump, windmill,
water tanks, cistern, wind rows
lately] enve
comdor uo to 300'
vede, width varies
it/ corridor trail
Trellis reflects toe form of
pivotal trrtganPR
keeling wall made front
solo blocks
Water represented by recc
artwork rn nmerne pavement
Plana arc planted in contour
row technique
Interpretative Stgn
Create n mdbreaks for n ridl fe, trod bisects section for rnterpremnorr
"Celebrating Our Connection with the River"
ROSEMOUNT INTERPRETIVE CORRIDOR
This less densely developed segment will also have opportunities to incorporate
restoration /preservation efforts along its length The corridor winds through
rolling terrain of rural homesteads, faun fields, and some high quality natural
habitats The theme will focus on ways the city is working to preserve these
valuable and varied landscape resources through park dedication, coordination
with other agencies to create larger, more effective greenway corridors and
preserving the productive farmland and using best fanning practices like windrows,
buffers cover mops, etc
INTFRETIVE STOP PLAN AND SECTION
Trellis reflects tee form
pc oral err garnn
Seating wall made from silo blocks 1 1
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DRAFT Concepts
October 14, 2005
Segment 5 Integrating Industry Natural Systems
DRAFT
3.30 miles
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INTERPRETIVE TOPICS FOR SIGN
Greenways can be incorporated m industrial lands
Compare t}pes of energy
Historic and current transportation of goods by river, rail and
truck
INTERPRETIVE STOP FEATURES
Locate at Flint Hills overlook
Circular seating made from oil container
Discuss how greenways can be incorporated in industrial lands
Compare energy sources, (sun, wind, water oil) and
associated environmental issues
Historic and current transportation of goods (truck barge,
rail) and associated environmental issues
THROUGHOUT CORRIDOR
Wayfmding markers
Nesting structures
Restoration areas and signage
Featured plantings along side trail
STRUCTURE CHARACTER
Industrial relics, railroad, recycled products, utility lines, oil
drums
Corridor rip to 300'
ride, width lanes
"Celebrating Our Connection with the River"
ROSEMOUNT INTERPRETIVE CORRIDOR
This segment runs through the industrial part of the region, down to the tloouplm,i of the
Mississippi River While industrial uses do not typically benefit the environment, this
segment interpretation looks at how the two can coexist together The interpretive stop
will demonstrate the environmemal benefits of Greenways through industrial lands,
balancing energy alternatives and limiting our consumption An opportunity to interpret
the impacts of historic material transport methods (rad, trucking, barge) will also occur at
this stop
INTERPRETIVE STOP PLAN AND SECTION
/Oft corridor trail
Crrcle made front of7 tank. rwth
wmdrma cut to chrect risen,. FYzde
mints stone hase offers `eating on
bath aide of nail
Three modes of goods transportation
are compared for energl conarrnptcen,
enctronmental conszderatronq speed,
and toads Artwork of enemas are
engraved in concrete pavement
Crushed Innestore stalk
IntrrpretAcon man at renzdams
interprer mew of local urdnafies
Weldon: dnect
veins
Stone base for
seating
DRAFT Concepts
October 14, 2005
Segment 6 Linking to
1.47 miles
Corridor ltavted to trat
easement, may be eepausm
opportunities
This last segment is a proposed section of the Mississippi River Regional
Trail South, and includes routing through Spring Lake Regional Park to get
to the shores of the Mississippi River The corridor trail will run along the
existing roadway until it turns into the park The mterprctne stop will
focus oa the River and its importance as a National Flyway (and associated
habitat), a transportation route, and a `vessel" for all the watersheds draining
to it How do we preserve the habitat and water quality with so many user
needs' lake the corridor 100,000 gallon quiz and find out how many
gallons of water you can keep clean before you reach the River
LNTERPRETR'E TOPICS FOR SIGN
River facts size, number of species, etc
Critical migratory bird corridor
River habitats prairie, savanna, woodlands,
floodplan
Riverfront land protection and restoration efforts
Pine Bend Blutts Spring Lake Park
MNRRA Mwsissippi National Rteer and
Recreation Area
INTERPRETIVE STOP FEATURES
Locate at base of ray me, OR at arrival of flood
plain of riser
National ]yway and associated resting /feeding habitats
Iransportation of goods corridor dams, dredging,
settlements
Upland drainage flooding, water quality
Map of Spring Lake Park Trails (or master plan)
THROUGITOUT CORRIDOR
Wayfmdmg markers
Nesting structures
Restoration areas and signage
Featured plantings along side trail
STRUCTLRE CIIAR4CTER
Riser, floodplam, barges, ravines, dams, sandbars
(album walls chaired) stream
/nterprmve srgns
Babwn walls hold
had. the trot and
form a tnannelrzed
deeper trail
"Celebrating Our Connection with the River"
ROSEMOUNT INTERPRETIVE CORRIDOR
Se9ho
Trod enters concrete pai ement
"dammed"area wherethe/lyw 3 t
and barges are artistically
enmvtd -a pavement
INTERPRETIVE STOP P
loft corndar trail
Tra I begins to meander
and sandbars form
Washed up logs act as satiate.
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Section CC through center of trail
DRAFT Concepts
October 14, 2005