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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUNIl�lARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 1993 ,
AGENDA ITENt: SPRING LAKE PARK MA�TER PLAN AGENDA SECTTdN:
AMENDMENT � NEW BUSSNESS
PREPARED BY: LISA FREESE, AGENDA
DIRECTOR OF PLANN�NG ���� � � �
ATTACHMENTS: MATERIALS FROM DAKOTA COUNTY AP OVE B :
PARKS DEPARTN.�NT � J �,
On Tuesday, Ms. Barb Schmidt, Director of Dakota County Parks Department,
will attend your meeting to present material regarding an amendment to the
original Master Park Plan for Spring Lake Park. The amendment reloca�.es a
Family Campground to a portion of the park which is located in Rosemount;
relocates an existirg archery trail to a portion of the park in Rosemount;
selects a preferred location for an equestrian trail head; designates two
special use areas in the park; and sites a nature interpretive cent�r and a
visitor center on park land in Nininger Township.
An amendmen.t to the County's Park Plan has been submitted to the
Metropolitan Council and they are requesting input from the atfected
jurisdictions. From the City's prospective we should express any concerns
about the impact that �hese proposed changes will have on City
transportation systems (i.e. Pine Bend Trail, Fahey Ave.) and utilities .
In addition, we should review how these pJ.ans fit in with the City' s Parks
Plan.
At the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Monday, J�nuary 18, 3993 ,
the Committee voted to support the proposed amendments to the Spring Lake
Park Master Plan. The Planning Commission also voted to support the
amendment at their regular meeting on January 26, 1993 .
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
. Motion to direct planning staff to send a letter to the Metropolitan
Council indicating the City' s support of the amendment Co the Dakota
County Park Plan for Spring Lake Park.
COIINCIL ACTION:
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Stephan Jilk, Administrator .
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2875 - 145xh Street West
P. O. Box 514
Rosemount, MN 55068
Dear Mr. Jilk:
This letter is to provide additional information, as requested by your staff, on an
Amendment to the Master Plan for Spring La.ke Park Resert�e currently being
considered by the Dakota County Board of Cammissivners.
The Amendment was reviewed by the Dakota County Physical Development Board
Committee on 12-15-92 and received by the Dakota County Board, by resalution 9�-
1021, copy attached, on 12-22-92 for purposes of publie review and comment.
County staff was directed tp review the praposed Amendment with the City af
Rosemount, the Nininger Town Baard and other interested parties and present the
results to the Physical Deveioprnent Board Committee. The resolution further directs
County staff to establish schedules for review of the Master Flan Amendrnent and
related matters by the Metropolitan Council.
The original Master Plan for Spring Lake Park Reserve was approved by Dakota
� County and the Metropolitan Council in 19$3. The plan incladed a two phase
approach to park development, with final determinations an type and location of
facilities to be dependant upon whether Spring Lake could be separated fr4rn the
Mississippi River. The purpose of segregating the lake from the river was to provide
water quality sufficient to support swimming, fishing and baating activities in the
park.
The results of a study completed in 1992 by the US Army Corps of En�ineers has
determined that total separation of Spring Lake is not feasible because it would result
in unacceptable upstream floodina, As a result and due to other eonsiderations, the
Master Plan is currently being amended to reflect current park development plans.
Attached for ease in comparison are a map marked Figure 19 from the 1983 Master
Plan, plus a new map titled Siting Study whieh sl�ows the ehanges being praposed in
the Amendment.
AN EQ'v'AL OP�ORTUNITY EMPLOYrR
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The Amendment makes the following decisions or changes to the Master Plan
approved in 1983:
a) relocates the Family Campground originally planned to be construeted at Schaar's
Bluff to the western section of the park in Rosemount, where the park topography
and natural resource amenities, including acc�ss to the river, will provide an
enhanced recreational experience.
b) relacates the existing archery trail currently loeated in Rosemount to the far western
section of the park, also in Rosemount, for safety considerations and to facilitate
other park develvpment. The 28 station archery trail presently extends from Fine
Bend Trail ta the shore of Spring La�:e, blocl:ing other trail access to and from the
western most part of the park.
c) selects a preferred location for an equestrian trail head from two alternatives in
Rosemount.
d) designates two special use areas in the park, one of which is located in Ro�emount.
e) sites a nature interpretive center and a visitor center on land recently added to the
park in Nininger Township.
Dakota County is requesting review and comments on these designations and changes
from the City of Rosemount.
In a related matter, Dal:ota County is alsa requesting Metropolitan Council approval to
develop and operate a Youth Grovp Camp on an interrm basis at the site in Rosemaunt
seleeted for future Family Campground development.
The County has received several partial �rants for a Family Camp;round projeet in
Spring Lake Park Reserve. To date, funds available in the arnount of �295,000, do
not equal the aribinal 1980 estimate for the facility which was �400,000. ,
The Spring Lake Park Reserve Master Plan includes a Youth Camp in the east section
of the park just west of Hilary Path in Nininger Tawnship. Study affirms that this is
the preferred location for development of a Youth Camp. However, access ta that site
is not currently available.
The result of studies on the type of campbround in Spring Lake P�rl: Reserve which
can best be o erated b the Parh.s Department to serve the public at this time, indicate
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that a Youth Camp will best meet the demands and eunent needs of the residents of
Dakota County and the Metropolitan area. Reasons for the recammendation include
the`foliowing:
■ Including Camp `Sacajawea, there are only six camps with lodge buildings saitable
for year round use in the Metro Area vicinity. Of these, five are Scout or Campfire
Girl facilities, which are operating at capacity and have limited use by the general
public.
■ With little marketing, Camp Sacajawea is currently operating at capacity, servin�
all types of organized youth groups, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4H Clubs,
church graups and school classes.
■ A 1990 survey of users of Camp Sacajawea indicates that 33% felt that additional
youth group camping facilities are needed in this area. It must be recobnized that
this survey did not reach those prospective renters who were unable to obtain
reservations. Park staff turn away from 7S - l00 groups wishing to rent Sacajawea
each year.
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A Youth Camp lodge, built at the preferred Family Campground location, can be
uesigned to be converted to a Family Campground office, restroom, shower building
in the future, when additional funds are available. When more land is acquired and
access problerns are resolved, the Youth Cam�r can then be relocated to its preferred
location in the east central section of the park, in Nininger Township.
Funds are pending from a Metropalitan Council park grant recommended by the Metro
Parks and Open Space Commission on October 12, I992 to relocate and rehabilitate
the archery trail and provide basic amenities including a restroom building with well
and septic system, lighting, parking lot and access, road improvements and related
facilities. The ma�onty of the worl: to redesign and physicaliy relocate the archery
trail will be done by park crews with the assistance of area archers.
Metropolitan Council camp�round grants for Spring Lake Park Reserve currently in
hand are adequate to construct a Youth Carnp lodge and related utiiities, but not
sufficient to construct a Family Campground of desirable size and function for use by
campers with recreational vehicles. Constructian of a Youth Camp and relocation of
the archery trail in the same general area can be done as a combined, cost effective
project.
We are not requesting approval of a building permit for the campground and archery
trail redevelopment at this time. Vde will follow normal city procedures for the
necessary perrnits when determinations have been made on building sizes and locations
and the scope of the total project.
We appreciate review and comment by the City of Rosemount on the Amendrnent to
the Master Plan for Spring Lake Park Reserve and look for�.�ard to working with you
in the near future on a Youth Carnp and Archery Trail project which will complement
the facilities and services provided by your City Park System and enhance the
recreational opportunities available to your residents.
Sincerely,
r��jo.►.�c.�CS�.rti��.�"
Barb Schmidt, Director
Dakota County Parks Department
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Attaehments
cc: Lauis 7. Breimhurst, Physical Development Division Director �
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� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
. DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
DATE December 22 , 1992 RESOLUTION ti0. 92-1021
Motion by Commissioner Harris Seconded by Commissioner Loedin�
WHEREAS, Dakota County has received partial grants from the Netropolita
Council for construction of a fzmily c�mpground at Schaar's Bluff in Sprin ,
Lake Park Reserve; and
4,7HEREAS, a 1992. Siting Study on facilities to be devel.oped in Spring `Lak ''�
Park Reserve indic�tes that the western seetion of the park is the mos
desirable location for family campground construction; and
kTH£REP.S, funds currently in hand are insufficient to construct a ful ;
service family campground, but are a�equate ta eonstruct a youth grau I
c�mpc?round; and
A'HEREAS, facilities for youth group camping' can be canstructed at th
fa?�ily campground site at this tine and conveYted to far:�ily campground us
�ti-h�n funding and market conditions w�rrant; and
4:�i��EAS, a youth group campground would best serve the existing needs o
residents of D�kota County and the Metropolitan area at this time; and
�,�riEREAS, a 1992 5iting Study indic�tes th�t fcr reasons of safety ;
development of a campground in Spring Lake Park Reserve requires relocatia
of the existing archery trail to the wes�ern �aundary of the park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Th�t the Dakota County Board o
Comrnissioners receives the proposed Master Plan amendment to relocate tn
campground and archery trail f�cilities in Spring L�ke Park Reserve, fo
gurposes of public review; and .
YES NO
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Hatris � Hatris
�.iaher X Mahez
' Chapdelaine X . Chapdelaine • ,I
Loedin8 X Loeding 'j
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'Ilimer X Turner
State of Minnesota '
County of Dakota
T. Joan L. fiendall, Clerk to the Board of the County of Dakota,State of:vfinnesota,do herebp certify that I have compared the
foregoing copy of a resolution with the original minutes of the prxeeaingsof the Board of County Commissioners, pakota Gounty,
?riinnesota, at their session held on the �2 n d day of D e C�I1't1Z@ T' 19�Iti now• on file in the County
.�dministration Department, and have found the same W be a true and correct copy thereof.
Witnees my hand and official seal of Dakou County this '�" " _day of � .✓
• erk T the Board
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mears Pork Centre, 230 East Fifrh Street, $t. Pai�t, MN SSI01=f�34 612 291-6359 FAX 61? 293-6550 7TY 6I2 291-0404
January 24, 1993
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: Dakota Gounry
Amendment to Spring Lake Park Reserve Master Plan
Received 01/12f93
Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 9220-3
The Metropolitan Council has received the amendment to the Master Plan for Spring Lake Park
Reserve.
The Council will be reviewing this in the next few weeks and would welcome any comments you may
wish to make. Any comments should be sent within two weeks.
Sincerely,
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
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Lynda Voge �
Referrals Coordinator
Attachment
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January 4, 1993
Marcel Jouseau, Manager
I�latural Resources and Parks Division
Metropolitan Council
IVlears Park Centre
230 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101-1634
Dear Marcel,
At the December 22, 1992 meeting of the Dakota County Physical Deveiqpment Board
Committee, County park staff was directed tc schedule review by the Metropolitan Council of
an arnendm::nt to the Master Plan for Spring :.,ake Park Reserve. The immediate purpose of
�he amendment is to change the type and lacation :of the r.�mpground to be constructe� this
year, and to relacate the e�cisting archery trail to facilitate the campground constructian and s
other uses of the western section of the park. The amendment further seiects one of two
alternatives far the equestrian trail head, designates two special use areas in the park and sites
a nature interpretive and a visitor center on property which was added to the park boundary in
1991.
Dakata Gounty has received three partial grartts for development of a campground in Spring
Lake Park Reserve. The original. est�mate for a family campground which was prepared in the
early 1980's was �4t10,000. Current funds on hand for the pro�ect total $295,000.
Since the original grant was received, additional funds anticipated to be quickly forthcoming
were delayed by Metropolitan Council park grant funding constraints. In the interim, Dakota
County park staff sent aut Requests for Qualifications and Interest in the camp�round project
to five consulting firms and Park Department staff interviewed each of the firms.
Parks Department staff had concerns about the marketability of a campground constructed at
Schaar's Bluff due to the topography, the ather activities and the limited amenities present at
that site. In the light af these concerns, one of the consultants interviewed, Sanders, Wacker,
Wehrman and Bergly, was hired to do a market and feasibility s[udy o: a recreational vehicle
carnpground in Spring I,ake Park at Schaar's Bluff and a related Siting Study or alternative
campground locat�ons.
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AN E9UAL OPPORTUNITY �;vIPLOYER _
Due to funding constraints, the Parks Department also commiss::�ned an additional study of the
advisability of developing a youth group campgraund ir Spring Lake Park Reserve, similar in
siz��and scape to Lebanon Hill's Camp Sacajawea, as an alternative to a family campground.
This idea was also discussed infarmally with the Metropolitan Parks and Ogen Spaee �
Cammission (MPOSCJ on several occasians and was received with interest.
In 1990 and 1991 Dakota County instituted hiring freezes and a freeze on County capital
projects as a result of cuts an state aids to lacal governments caused bv the state fiseal cnsis.
The impact of these euts on the County Parks Department was particularly severe due tv a
resignat�on and a retirement and delayed compleuon of the studies and implemenw�on of tae
campground construction project.
The original Master Pl�n for Spring Laice Park Reserve contain�d both Phase i �:d Phase II
development concept plans with Fhase iI ta be implem�nted if Spring Lake �as able to e�� j
separated from the Mississippi River. L� iring the course of the facility Siting Study the Arm,
Corps of Engineers determined that fuli enciosure of Spring Lake would n�t be p�ssible
because it could cause unacceptably higher flood lev�ls upstream. This findi:.?, �on� with
other considerations, resulted in an expansion of the Siting Study to address alt �t the fr�::ilities
to be developed in the park.
The results of the Siting Study for atI facilities included in the Master Plan for S rin Lake
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Park Reserve indicate that the most desirable and feasible �ocation for development af a famiI�
campground is in the western section of the park in the area accessed by Fahey Avenue. Th�..
is an alternative to the Schaar's Bluff Iacation originally proposed in the Master Plan. Some
o€the reasons for this recommendatian are as follows:
■ The alternate Fahey Avenue site h;,s good hiking access to Spring Lake, the major park !t
attraction. Oppartunities for fishin�=, boating and possibly a swimming area exist at this
location, while �e lake is physically inaccessible . �om Schaar's Bluff.
■ The Fahey Avenue site has gently rolling topography th�t can be easil}� developed as a
cam r und with � *
pg o out destroying existang tree cover while the Schaar s Bluif site, ,hough
in a wooderl azea, is`basically flat topography.
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■ The Fahey Avenue site has additional hiking opportunities in the dramatic and b;autiful
hills and ra��ines in the immediate area. It further has areas where walk-in camp sites
could be developed in the future and administered from the �ampground office.
■ The Schaar's Bluff site is adjacenC to a major picnic facility and the County sawmilL It
will not provide the natural amenities and seclusion to be faund in the Fa:�eq Avenue
location.
T'he Spring Lake Park Reserve Master Plan included a youth group campground in the east I�
seetion of the park just west of Hilary Path. The Siting Stvdy affirms that this is the preferred
location for development of a youth group campground. However, access to that site is not
currently available.
The results of s:u�.:;es on the type of campground in Spring La.ke Park Reserve w�;lich can best
be operated by th� �arlcs Department to serve the pu�lic at this time, ind��ate that a youth
group campground will best meet th� demands and current needs of the residents of Dakota
County and the Metropolitan area. Reasons for the recommendation include-the following ;
■ Including Camp Saca;awea, there are only si� camps with lodae buildings sui�bie far
year round use in the Metro Area vicinity. 4f the�� five are Scout or Cam�fire Girl
facilities, which are opera.ting at capacity and have limit�d use by the general pu�li;:.
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■ V�'ith little marketing, Camp Sacajawea is currently oper�ting at capacity, serving all
types of organized youth groups, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4H Clubs, church
� groups�and school classes. ,
■ A 1990 survey of users of Camp Sacaiawea ii"idicates that 33% felt that additianal youth
group camping facilities are needed in this area. It must be recognized that this survey`
� did not reach those prospective renters who were unable to obtain reservations. Park
staff turn away from 75 - iQ0 groups wishing to rent Sacajawea each year.
A youth group camp lodge, built at the preferred farnily car.:pground lacation, can be designed
to be converted to a famiiy campground office, restroorn, shower building in the future, when
additional funds are available. When more land i$ acquired and access probl�ms are resolved,
the youth group campground can then be relocated to its preferred location in the central
seetian of the park.
T`�e current 28 station archery trail just east of thc Fahey Avenue site extends from Pine Bend
'I:-ail ta the shore of Spring L.ake. Development of a eampground or ather facilities such as a
trail system in the western part of the park will require either a major reduction in the size of
th. archery facility or relocating it to another area in the park. Safety concerns make
reiocation to the far west section of the park the preferred alternative. The Kaposia Archery
Club which built the originai trail prior ta County acquisition of the property have expressed
willingness to work with the Parks Department on relacating the archery facilities.
Funds are pending from a Metropolitan Council park grant recommended by the MPQSC on
October 12, 1992 to relocate and rehabilitate the archery trail and provide basic amenities
including a restroom building with well and septic system, lighting, parking lot and access,
road improvements and related facilities. The majority of the work to redesign and physically
relacate the archery trail will be done by par-c crews with the assistance of area archers.
Metropolitan Council campgraund grants far Spring Lal:e Park Reserve cunently in hand, in
the amouat of $295,000, are adequate to construct a youth group Iadge and related utilities,
but not sufficient to construct a family campground of desirable sue and functian for use by
campers with recreational vehicles. Construction of a youth group campground and reloeatior�
of the archery t�ail in the same �eneral area can be done as a combined, cost effective project. ,
Ln summary,I am r�questing review by the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission
and recommendations for approval by the Metropolitan Council of an amendm�nt to the
Master Plan for Spring Lake Park Res�rve, which makes the following ehanges:
a) relocates the Family Campground originally pianned to be constructed at Schaar's Biuff to
the western section of the park where the park topobraghy and natural resaurce amenities
will provide an enhanced recreation,al experience.
b) relocates the �xisting archery t.rail to the far western section of the park for safety
considerations and to facilitate other park developments,
c) sele�,�� a preferred location for equestrian trail head from two alternatives.
d) designate two special use areas in the park.
e) sites a nature interpretive center and a visitor orientation center on land recently added �o
the park.
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-I am also requesting review and recommendation for approval of amendments to the programs
for the existing Spnng Lake Park Reserve Campground grants to permit the fur: 's to be used .
for a .youth group campground to be constructed and operated on an interim ba s at the site '
identified for a future family campground, The lodge building would be ..esigne� ior
conversion to a campground office when additional funds are available and when a family f
campground can be shown to be operable on a cost effective basis.
I am enciosing a map identified as Figure 19 from the 1983 Spring Lake Park Reserve �Iaster
Plan which includes all the facil�aes prog�sed to be de�•eloped i• the gark, as well as a current
map of the results of the Spring Lake Park Reserve Siting Stud�. i am also enclosing a copy
of the Spring Lake Pazk Reserve Family and Youth Group Campgraund Studies which have
now been combined in one volume. I do not have a final copy of the Siting Study available at
this time but can make arrangements to forward that to you also, if you wish, when I receive .
the final document.
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Please call me if I can answer any questions ar provide you with additional informatian at this �
tirne. I appreciate your assistance with this matter.
Sincerely,
''+�a� �dr.�w:�.r -
Barb Schmidt, Director ,�
Dakota County Parks Department
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Enclosure
cc: Louis J. Breirnhurst, Physical Development Division Director
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FAIVIILIT CAMPGROI:�ND STUD�
TNTRODUCTION
~ The definition of a "Family Campground", as discussed in this Study, is a camping
facility that caters to campers using both recreational vehicles and tents and is open for :
use by the general public,
The campground would include campsites with picnic tables and fire grills; some $ites
would be equipped with electrical hook-ups and water service. The campground would
also include a shower building, dump stauon and other support facilities. ,
The purpose of the Study is to review the demand for family camping facilities in the �
metrapolitan area and the cost of constructing and maintaining a family campground at
Spring Lake Park Reserve.
� The following is a brie� summary of the contents of the Study:
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� The "Market Study" secuon includes a review of existing data and
� information pertaining to the demand for campground facilities in
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Minnesota and the Metro Area.
. The "Development Program° sectian presents a detaile� description of
facilities and improvemenu that could be included in a family campground
= at Spring Lake Pazk Reserve.
Cost estimates are provided for construction and operatic�/maintenance of
the Phase I campground faciliry described in the Developrnent Program. '
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FAMILY CAI��IPG�t.{�L;1NI} Ii�AR��,�` STUD'`'
The Minnesota Lzepartment of Natural Resources and the Metrapolitan Council identify
c.:mping as a popular and imporcant outdoor activity. The a:tached Appendices I through
V aze excerpts from publications by the two agencies and provide a variety of ;
information relating to camping activity in the state. The following list identifies the
Appendices and offers brief commentary on the reievance af cach item. The list also �
ineludes a map shoyving existing Metro Area campgrounds labeled Appendiz VI and a �
review of three (3; exisdng campgmunds labeied Appendix �II. �
Appendix I Exeergts from �vietrovoiitan Recreation Demand Studv SLt*nmarv
R_- e;port• by Metropolitan Council '�
A paragraph in the report states: "Camping is recognized as an
important aspect of tourism". The report further says: "The
regional system is in a good gosition to respond to several camping
marl:et segmer.ts. Definition of these segments and the roles of
public and private provic'•.�rs in satisfying these ne�ds will be the
subject of a detailed study of camping in 1984". The Ageacy
never compieted the "detaile� study of camping" but it seems clear
that it views camping as an important acuvity.
Appendix II Excerpts from Recreation Oven ,$�,�ace Develonment Guid /g��
' Plan by Metropolitan Council
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Table I in the plan includes camping as an appropriate use in a
Regional Park Reserve,
Apgendix III Ex�erpts frorn�•rfinnesota State Comprehensive Outda.r Recreation
Pl�n (S�ORPI 1979
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Table 4 - 5.08 shows camping, among a list of 22 a±her
summertime activities, as having the second high�st number of
requests in a statewide survey of respondents "desiring more
opportunity for summer activities".
Tabie � -10.07 shows camping, among a list of 23 e'ner
summertime activities, as having the se;ond highest number of
requesu in a Metro Region 11 survey of respondenu "aesiring
more opp�rtunity for summer activities".
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Table a - 11.03 shows camping with a moderate:to high numher
,�:,: af "recreation c�ecasions", �`s compared to other activiries listed,
and a moderate to high rate of increase in camper numbers to the
Y year 1995. .
A paragraph an page 4.204 states that half of M:nnesata's campers ,
_ reside in Me�o Region 11 and in 1977 tr.;y accounted for ane-half ,
�� of the 5,777,60Q camping trips taken. '
�� A endix IV Exce ts from�innesata State Comprehensive 4utdoor Recreation
� PP Plan S CORP). 1984 - 1989
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Fi ure B-S.OZ identifies the center of Dakota Coun as ranlang at
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13% of statewide dernand for camping to the year 1995. Zhis
suggests that the projected demanC for camping in this area is
moderate as compared to the rest of the State.
Figure B-S.0$ identifies the center of Dakota County as ranking at
26� of the statewide inc••rase in camping demand during the
= period extending from 1- �0 to 1995. This suggests that the
- . projected increase in demar�� for camging is moderate to hig:. as
compared to the rest of the State.
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Appendix V Excerpts from Minnesota�tate Comprehen„ve Outdoor Recreatior�
Plan fSCORP,�,, 1990 - 1994
_ Figure 21 shows thal the total number of re�reation hours devoted
` to �amping is projected to increas� by 10% between 1985 and the ' ,
= year 2UQ0. This represents the 7th highest growth rate amc�ig a
list of 23 outdoor activities.
- Figure 2E shows that the number of recreation hours devoteri to
cdmping by tourisu and non-residents in Minnesota is prajected ta
increase by 9% between 1985 and ZOOC?. This represents tt:e
_ second highest growth rate arnong a list of nine (9) other outdoar
activities. :
Table 3 shows that 32.4% of the respondents ta a survey indicated
- that zhey gerc�ived a neexi for more camping facilides. This
ranked 14tn among 33 activities listed in the survey. Wildlife and
nature observation received the most support with 54.5% oi the
- respondenu indicating a need for more facilities.
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Figure 2$ shows the percentages of campground facilities in the
' State that are provide� by the private sector versus the variaus
levels of gavemment. It suggests that approzimateiy 669b of the
facilities aze provide� privately; 7� by cities and townships; 7%
by counties; 15% by the State and 5% by the federai government.
Appendix VI The map titied "Metro Ar�a Farnily Campgrounds" shows the
distribution of campgrounds, located in or just outside the Metro
Area, that provide facilities similar to those described on pages 5
• through c of this report. The highest concentration of sites is
clearly in the Shakogee area with apgroxamately 8('� caznpsites
provided within a six mile radius. The facilities accammodate the I
demand for camping generatetl by Valleyfaiz and C::.nterbury
Downs. Appraximat�ly 300 additional sit�s are provided in other
_ parts of the western half of the Metro �..�� and about 850 sites aze
scattered throughout the eastern half c: the Metro Area or are
nearby in �'��sconsin. Approzimately 2G0 sites are located within ;
10 miles vf Spri�g I,ake Pazk Reserve. ..
Approximately 67% of the Metro campsites in Minnesota are
under private ownership, 27% are owned by counties and 6% by
the State. The DNR has expressed, unofficially, that it relies more
heavily on the F.ivate sector and local government units to provide
camping facilities in the Mecro ar�: than in other parts of the
S tate.
Appendi�c VII Three existing family campgrounds having similar facilities to
those recommended for Spring Lake Park were reviewed with ,
regard to their use levels. The use levels at Baker Park in
Hennepin County are tugr. and increasing, at Baylor in Carver
Counry the levels were somewhat less than Eaker b �t aiso
incre�sing. T}•,a campground at Lake Elmo in W�shin,ton �ounty
has only b�:� open for three seasons a.nd the County has :;,t
advertise� the facility. The use Ievels were low in 1989 and
moderate in 1990 with the number of campers daubling from the
first se�son ta the second.
SLTl�IltitARY
The fallowing list summarizes regarding the demand for family campground facilities as
d�scribed in the information and statistics presented:
1. The Metropolitan Council and the State DNR. regard camging as
an irnpo.:ant outdoor activity.
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2. There is moderate to high public demand for camping facilities as
compared to other outcioor recreation facilities in Minnesota,
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� 3. Projections suggsst that camging activity in Minnesota will
increase at a moderate to high rate, as compared to other outdoor
�� rec:eation activities, to the year 2000.
- 4. Camping demand is ezpecte�l to be moderate through I995 in
' Dakota County as campared to many other a.reas of the St,3te.
5. Camping demand will increase at a moderate to high ra:e ta the
,�_ year 1995 in Dakota County as compared to other areas of the
State.
6. The private sector and lc►cal units of government are ezpecteci to
provide the vast ma}ority of camping facilities in the Metro Area.
?. The only part of the Metro Area tha has intensive, ezisting I
campgrouc :i develapment is Shakapee, These campgrounds are '
privately owned, commercial developments spurred by demand for
- camping created by Valleyfair and Canterbury Downs.
8. Operators of ihre� (3) existing family campgr:unds in the Ivie�ro
Area reported t.t�at the numb�r of camgers using the facilities is
_ good and increasing from yeaz to yeair.
RECOMl��'.NDATIONS �
1fie Ccunty should consider constructing Phase I of a family campground, and related
- impro��ements, at Sg�ing Lake Pazk Resenre. The develapment program should be
similar to that described on the following pages 6 throubh 8.
- Phase I would include development c` about St� camping spurs and should occur after
other amenities aze developed in the Pazk Reserve that would be attractive to campers.
_ Amenitie� k,ould include trails, improved boat landings, possibly a swimming beach and
other fac��ties identified in the 19$3 Spring L,ake Park Reserve Master Plan.
_ The County should also consider adding an additional 50 spurs in a later phase. The
expansian should be adopted as part of the Park Master Plan and implementatior made
- dependent �pon an evaluation of the completed first phase.
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DEVELOPMENT FRaGR.A.I1�
The following is a list and brief description of site work items that'might comprise the
camFground development program: ,
TWO-WAY GOMMQN ROAD
Surface: fiweaty foat wide asphalt surface with approzimate 3" thick asphalt anc:
6" thick crushed limestane base.
Shouiders: Four it�ot wide grav�I shoulden to provide for limited pedestrian use and
paztial emergency pull-:�ff space.
Drainage Shallow ditches running parallel with road and culverts would be used for
Control: control of sto-m water run-off. -
ONE-WAY LOOP ROAD��
Surface: Fourteen foot wide asphalt surface with approzimate 3" thick asphalt and
b" thick crushed limestone base.
Shoulders: One foot �� two foot wide gravel shouiders,
17rainage Ad}acent areas should be designed with gositive slopes away from the �
ControL road. Culverts and ditches should be usP;,: where site limitatians require
speciai ueatment ta achieve proper drainage control.
Sz�T PARKIN� T.c,ZT,�
Number of
St ls: Two lots with five standard stalls e�ch and one handicap stall each.
St;.li Size; Standard stalls should be 10' x 30'. The eztra-long stalls could be used
for overflow RV pa�rking, Handicap stalls should be 16' x 30'.
Surface; Six ir.ch thick crushed limestone su:face that couid serve as a base
material for asphalt parlang if a more durable surface is found to be
desirable.
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N�mber: Fi urs in Pfiase I with two urs desi ned for the handica and 5U I�!
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additionai spurs in Phase IT when usage z�eaches capacity in Phase I. '
,.� Vehicle Area Typically 12' x 60', siz inch thick crushed limescone surface. The length
Surface: may be reduced to 30' (tent or small RV camping only) where site
-` limitations dictate. Widths should be increased to 14' for h:..�dicapped
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�� Camping Camping area,s should typically measure approzimately 30'z 30' with a turf
_ Area: surface. The area,s should be designeti to accommodate a picnic table, fire
ring, one or two t:ents and miscellaneous camping gea..r. A compacte:::.
� fine, textured limestone surface approacimacely 20' x 20� in size would be
provided at handicap spurs to enhance mnbility.
Furniture: Picnic tables with woad plank seats and top. Tops should be 29" high so
�heel chairs can fit under each end. One metal fire ring should be
pravided at each campsite. The rings should be equipped wit'r, grates that
can be adjusted up or down.
t_ PE�' ESTRIAN PATHS
> Light Use: Trails leading to remote destinations, nature and interpretive trails, should
be �owed turf or woodchigs. �
Moderate Pa+.hs cannecting camping loens with toilet and shower facilities should he
-- Use: s��:faeed with crushed stone or asphalt.
_ Heavy Use: Walks around buLdings should be surfaced with asphalt.
�'` PLAY FAGILITIF,S
" Play Equiprnent should be manufactured steel pipe svstems with colors selected
Equipment: to be compatible with a natural setting. Th� st�el play systems offer
maximum durability in unsupervised areas. Sand, pea gravel or other soft
���." $urface should be use3 under equipment. �
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a_ Court: sr,�rdy wood posts. Court surfacing should be sand or turf.
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� Field P2ay The field area shouid be a mowed turf area a ro�i
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Pp mately 200' in
COMMON FIRF prr �
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�� Provide one common fire pit with rugged backless benches and a stone, concrete or i
t metal ring for fue containment.
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WATER SERVICE
Provide spigoddrinldng fountain uni�s aleng camping 1oc�p road sc� tnat no cam sit� is
� more than 2(}4' fror� auater servi oc� P
�: ce. Frovide water service to dump station shower/toilet
building(s) and contact station. Design well and water system to accrammoda,te future
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Provide septic system to serve dump statian and shower/toilet buildings(s}.
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Outiets: Provide electrical service to buitdings and ta each carnpsite with the
system designed to accommodate fi:rure expansian.
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_ Site Zighting; Prcvide overhead lighting at all buildings.
- TRASH D�STFRS
� Provide concrete or crushed stone stara�e area for trash dumpsters and recycling
- containers. The number and size of d�mpsters will be det:.rmined by considering
projected use and pick-ug frequency.
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�= Provide a dump station for motorhomes and tr-�.=:ers that will accommodate one or two
_ unirs at a time. Lc:.ate tne station where it is easy to access hut is scre�ne� from view.
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provide shawer and toilet facilities as required to adequatel�serve the maximum capacity
�� of the campground• A second, small t+oilet building may be required to meet tt�e Health
Code requirement that each campsite be within approzimately 4(}0 feet of a toilet facility.
= The second building could have flush toilets or a vault.
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� Signs should be provided to guide visitors through the campgmund and identify the
- campsites and other facilides.
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�'eMTT..Y CAMPGRC'TT'VD CONSTRTJCTION C4ST F.S�TIl�IAT;
pREI,IM7NARY COST ESTIMATE
pgEpARED FOR.: SPRING LAKE PARK FAM�Y�CAMF'GROUND
PREPARED BY: SANDERS WACKER VVEffitMAN BERGLY, INC.
LA1�I?�CAPE ARCHITECTS AND PLAr1NERc
DATE: JANUARY 3, 1991 ;
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UNTT QTY. PRICE COST
Rough Grading cy 25,000.0? $1.70 $42,500.4Q ;
Fine Grading sy 60,0OO.OG $Q.50 $30,000.00
Topsoil Stockpile & Respread cy 3,000.00 S2.00 $6,OJO.OQ
Asphalt Surfacing sy 6,300.f}0 �5.85 $36,855.00
Gravel Base cy 1,OSO.OG �9.00 �9,450. }0
Gravel Spun cy 666.00 $9.Q0 55,994.00
Well and Fump 1s 1.00 �7,SOO.�fl �7,500.00
Water Lines ls 1.00 $i2,OQ0.Q0 �I2,Q(}0.00
Exterior Fauceu ea 9.00 �150.00 �1,3: �.00
Sanitar;� Sewer ls 1.00 �36,000.4f} �36,4' .QO
F1e�tnc ls 1.00 $36,000.00 53b,�.:,�.00
Fire Grills ea 50.00 $1�5.00 $b,250.00
Picnic Tables ea 6(3..� �300.� �18,OQ0.00 '
Signs ls l.(h`� $5,040.00 SS,G���.OG
Pi2y Faciliites ls 1.� $25,t)OQ.00 �25,G;: ��.4C3
Dump Station & Tr2sh Storage ls 1.00 $4,Q00.00 $4,000:00
Common r�re Ring ls 1.00 $1,54Q.00 $1,500.00
Shower Tuilding sf 750.00 SI25.00 �93,750.00
Seading sy 23,040.40 �Q.30 S6,900.40
Landscaping, ls 1.00 $20,000.00 �2G,OOO.Ot1
Mobilization Is 1.00 $1b,356.00 �16,355�.00
Sub-Total �420,405.00
Contingency 1530 �63,05Q.75
TOTAL `.465.75(
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OPERATIONS AND MAIl�tTEN�4NCE �OSTS
FOR
FATvIIL3�' CAMP GROI;rND
Thc follawing is list of expense items and reiated estinzated costs that could be expected in the
- operation and maintenance of a 50 unit campground at Spring Lake Park. The figures represent
thc cost anacipated for each item during a single camping season extending from May 15th lst
= to Octobez 15th. Winter camping is excluded.
- Ezpense Item Cost Estimate
Campground Qgerator& Campground $20, 000,00
Attendant
• Takes Reservations
• Collects Camping Fees
• Issucs Passes
• Handles Sale of Camping Supplies
� Park Patrol $1, 500.00
• Enforces Campground Rules
• Provides Emergcncy Assistance to
- Campers
. Park Maintenance $S, 000.0(
• Clean Toilet and Shower Facility
• Cleans Campground Area
• Mows Grass and Maintains Trecs and '
Shrubs
~ Skilled Repair Service $2, 000.00
• Plumbing Rcpair
' Eleetrical Repair
• M,iscellaneous Equipment repair
= L?tilities $6, 000.00
� Electricity
' Water and Sewer Service
- ' Trash collection
• Propane
* Portable Toilets
Store Stock $4,000.00
• Miscellaneous Camping Supplies
• Convenience Items
_ • Firewood �
• Ice_ ��
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Janitorial Supplies �2, 000.ao
• cicaning solvents
• Paper Products
• Gasolinc and Oil
�ffice Supplies $2, OQ0.04
• Camping Passes
• Brochures
• Miscellaneous Paper and Forms
Ad�-ertising Expenses �1 000,00
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T��'.AT. ES?T.'vih.TED ANNUAL �43, 500.a0
EXPENSES
� Expenses reiating to administrative tasks �uch as planning and management necessary
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� in the operation of a campground are ng� considered her.•.
� Tr�e estimate� annuai income enerated b cam •
- g y pu�g rees, assumin; 50 campsites at an
cxcupancy rate of 70% on weekends and 30% on w; :kdays from May 15th to Octabe.r
15th and an average daily camping fee of$12.40 per site, is S30,360.OQ. A seco�::d:: y
_ income source would be ttie sale of camging supplies, conveni�nce items, firewocx'_, r,cc.
If:evenues frorn these sates were such that the County woulu brea,k even o: the i�.�;:is,
the a.�nvc.��� would be 54,000.00 for a total income oi �34,360.00a
With a total an,�ual incorne of�34,36Q.00, the amount of subsid r uire� t r s
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- would be $9,14Q.0� based on the �43,500.40 in total operauor�s and maintenance cosu.
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1 � Activity Zories �
1 Lake Impoundment Areas
2 Campgrounds
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6' Trails .
6 Special Use Areas
� Visitor Orientation Center and Trail Head
� � Nature/Interpretive Center and Trail Head
ACTNTTY ZOI�TES �
The basic concept used in the siting of the facilities proposed for SP of ac vit z o es
Reserve includes the separa tion o f t h e P a r k i n t o t w o d i ff e r e n t t y p e Y
referred to as zones'A' and B' on fi�. 1. Development in zone'A' includes facilities that
accommodate active uses such as archery,family camping, organized graup camping,
field activities and]arge group picnics. Facilities in zone B'will accommodate passive
activities such as hiking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, horseback riding, nature
study and facilities for interpretation of natural and historic features.
Zone'A' activities are programmed for the east and west ends of the Park. The existing
development at the east end inciudes the Park Headquarter's,.wood utilization site,
Schaar's BluffPicnic Ground, apen field areas and hiking and cross-��ate n zo ea'A' and
These facilities are consistent with the level of use cansidered approp
existing vehicular access to the area is excellent. The west end of the Park is adjacent to
industrial development, is relatively flat and consists largely of open Zone Aplant�ed
recently with young black walnut trees and a 28 station axchery trail. tYP
development can occur in this area with minimum disturbance ood.e existing environment
and adjacent uses and existing vehicular access to the area is g
Zone B' activities are programmed for the central.area of the Park. This area is
characterized by steep slopes, an elaborate system of ravines, extensive,upland, hardwood
forests and old field openings. This diversity provides excellent habitat for a variety of
birds and mammals. E�sting vehicular access into much of this azea is poor at the present
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� Development in Zone B' should'be done with careful consideration given to the impact of
construction of vehicular access, trails, parkinglots a.nd buildings necessary to support the
passive activities planned for this area. .
LAKE IlVI�'OUNDMENT AREAS
. The 1983 Master Plan for Spring Lake ParkReserve includes a developS e The�oposed .
calls for construction of a lake unpoundment that is described as follo P P
project has a number o f individual steps, including the construction of a dike to either
partially or fully enclose Spring Lake, the dredging of Sprii'►S x-ake, and revegetation of
the islands and dike.°
In 1992, the Army Corps of Engineers determined that�approximately 40%o of the River's
water volume flows through a channel located between the south side o art of he laka S
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construction, the frequency of flaoding up River would increase. Therefore, according to
the Corps of Engineers, the idea of enclosing the entire lake is not a viable project.
The Corps supports an alternative to this concept which includes ihe development of small
impoundments or cells within the lake using dikes constructed of dredge material taken
from the River navigation channel. The interior of the cells would also be dredged to
increase their depth and cieaned of deadfalls and other undesirable vegetative or organic
matter. If the cells were formed adjacent to the south lake shore, groundwater from
artesian springs alon��he shore would flow into the ceUs and accelerate the cleansing
process. Eventually the water in the cells could bs much cleaner than surrounding lake
water and more suitable for swimining, fishing,boating and other watersport activities.
The cleaner water would also provide a micro-environrnent with plant and animal life
different from that found in the rest of the lake.
Dakota County Parks staff is currently working with the Army Corps of Engineers and the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in an effort to further define a reduced lake
irnpoundment project. All of the agencies have specific goals and objectives relating#o the
size, location and management af the cells that must be addressed as the planningldesign
process continues.
CAMPGROUNDS �
Two different campground types were considered as part"of the siting study. The first
type is a famiIy campground designed for general camping use. Proposed
improvements include asphalt access and loop roads; camping spurs with picnic tables and
fire pits; electrical and water service and possibly some sewer hook-ups;
� office/shower/toilet building;well; septic system; play area; access drive and visitor�
parking lots. _
The site selected for the family campground is west of Fahey Avenue and west of the
existing archery range. The reasons for confirming this site are as follows:
. • There is good e�cisting access to the site by way of Pine Bend Trail and Fahey
- Avenue.
• The site has gently rolling topography that can be easily shaged to accommodate the
drives, campsites, septic system, eta without destroying e�cisting tree caver.
+ The location provides opportunities for locating campsites within a wooded setting
as well as within an apen prairie setting.
� The area provides campers with good hiking access to Spring Lake. The banks '
_ along the lakeshore are less steep here than in many other areas of the park.
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cond cam in�facility proposed for the Park is a youth group campground
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designed primarily for organized group ��p�g at$leee n Poomsmee ng room, kitcYien
include group campsites; a wintenzed lodge vv�th F g
and toiletlshower facilities; septic system;well and access drive.
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Path in the same location proposed in the 1983 Master Plan for the Par ( g
reasons for choosin�this site are as follows:
• Although vehicular access to the site is poor at this time,
there are two good
alternatives for praviding future access. These include a route from State H'ighway
42 via Hilary Path and Hilary Lane and a second route direiel u�e addit onal land�
intersection with Trunk H'ighway 55. Both access options q .
acquisition and will require further evaluation before a final alignment is selected.
• The site has �ently rolling topography with an overstory of large mixed hardwood
trees. -
� There are good views and hiking access to the lakeshore with the majority of the site
situated on a shelf that lies appro�cimately 3' above the 100 year flood elevation.
• The site is within easy hiking distance of one of the prime natuTe study areas in the
� Park.
� • Because of the site's location in the Park and its relationship to other proposed �
, facilities, it will be relatively easy to control access and visitors to the group camp
area.
Dakota County currently has 1'united funds available for developmeen�t°�e�d that the
campground at Schaar's Bluff ui Spring I-ake Park Reserve. It ls� facili in 1993. The
monies be reallocated to the constr�uction of a youth grou� camp $ tY
reasons for this recommendation are as follows:
• The the available funding is not adequate to construct the ld s'ize andF ualityents
necessary to provide a family camping facility of the desue q
• It is desirable to have a variety of other activities available to uner nos �Lake-
� � camping facility. Currentiy, there are few other fac�ties existi g p g
,- Reserve. The development of facilities such as an interpre IOV�tfa 1 s stems will . :
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make the Park a far more attractive destination for the general camping public. If
the level of use is low for several years as additional amenities are being developed,
revenues from camping fees will not support the cost of operating and maintaining
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• Typically, the organized groups that utilize a youth group camp facility (i.e. boy
scouts, girl scouts, campfire girls, schools, churches, etc.j participate in programmed
activities of their own design that do not require e�rtensive support facilities. The
new improvements included in the development pragram for the youth group camp
and the existing opportunities in the Park for hiking and nature study would satisfy
the needs of group camp users.
• The operation and maintenance of a family camping facility would require additional
staff including a campground operator(s) and probably increased security and
-maintenance personnel. Managing a youth group campground is less labor
intensive because of the reservation system used for scheduling visits, organized
groups are typically self policing and the type of uses and facilities requue less
maintenance.
• As indicated in the Youth G-roup Camp Feasibility Study, the demand for such
facilities in the Dakota County area is very high.
It is proposed that a temporary youth group camping facility be constructed in 1993 in the
location selected f�r the family campground instead of on the site selected for the
permanent group camp. There is na current vehicular access to the permanent group camp
site�and the provision of an access road is pending additional land acquisition.
Improvements for the youth group camp including the access road, lodge building, water '
� and electrical service and campsites will be designed to serve as similar or modified
facilities for the future family campground. When the use is converted to family camping,
the lodge building will serve as a campgraund office, store and will be modified or
expanded as required to accommodate other uses. Water and electrical systems will be
sized for expansion for service to the family camping facility. Grading and vegetation will
be treated in a maruzer compatible with the layout of the future family campground.
ARCHERY RANGE
The existing archery range (see fig. 1) is located on Pine Bend Trail just west o€Fischer
_ Avenue. It is a quality facility that receives a great deal of use and contributes to the
� broad scope of recreation opportunities available in the Dakota County Parks system.
_ � .The layout of the e�usting range and support facilities (i.e, parking lot, picnic area) spans � .
the width of the Park from north to south. In its present location, the range severely limits
� the space required for passing trails through that portion of the Park and, for safety
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reasons, the use is not compatible with a campground facility proposed to the west. A.s a
result, the design team, in cooperation with the Kaposia Archery Club, has reviewed and`
designated an alternate site within the Park. The proposed, new site is located between
Fahey Avenue and the west Park boundary(see fig. 1). The primary reasons for selecting
this location include the following:
• The proposed new location is compatibte with the layout of other uses being
considered for ihat area of the Park.
• Situated adjacent to the west boundary of the Park, the site can be easily buffered
from other proposed activity areas and trails.
� • The size and character of the site offer the potential to satisfy the objectives for the
layaut of a new azchery range.
+ The topography and vegetation in the area provide an opportunity to design a new
� range that will have a target sequence that is both interesting and challenging.
Improvements proposed for the new archery trail include a toilet building (designed far
future heating), septic systern, well, access drive, parking lot, picnic area and a 28 station
archery trail with shooting platforms at some stations. The toilet building will be located
so it will also be reasonably convenient for users of the speciai use area proposed to the
south.
Funds in the amount of$185,000.00 have been included in the FY'92'Metropolitan
Council Parks Capital Improvement Program Budget to implement the major construction
items. Parks construction/maintenance staffwill build the majority of the trails and
shooting lanes to supplement the Metropolitan Council grant funds.
EOUESTRIAN TRAIL HEAD �
The equestrian trail head will be located just east of Fahey Avenue and at least SO�yards
(for sa�ety reasons) north of Pine Bend Trail. The development will include a parking lot,
picnic area and toilets.
The location was selected for the following reasons:
• There is good access by way of Pine Bend Trail and Fahey Avenue.
+ The site is far enough away from'other Park facilities to avoid conflicts with other
uses. Separation from other Park visitors is especially important when horses are
being loaded and unloaded from trailers. �
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• The location at the west end of the Park provides a good opportunity to design trail
• Ioops of varying lengths
TRAILS � -
Trails will be developed in the Park to provide opportunities for hiking, cross country
� skiing, snowshoeing,biking and horseback riding. Final designs will satisfy the following
� objectives:
� Avoid areas that are highly erodible or environmentally sensitive.
• Provide linkages between the various areas of the Park.
• Provide visitors with the opporiunity to gain access to and experience as much of
the Park as possible.
• Avoid conflicts between a wide variety of trail users and other activities in the Park.�
The�fact that private property currently separates the Park into several unconnected pieces
limits the extent of trail development that is possible until praperties can be acquired to
provide continuous linkages from east to west. This prablem will be resolved in the future
� as additional acquisition occurs.
SPEC7AL USE AREAS
Two special use areas areproposed for the park. Site'S1'is adjacent to the west
boundary of the Park(see fig. 1). Site'S2'is located east of Park Headquarters. Some of `
. the activities that may occur on the sites 'include special picnics, orienteering, rnodel
aircraft flying, kite flying, ultimate frisbee, field dog trials, special archery events, etc.
� The primary reasons for selecting the locations for the special use areas include the �
following:
• There is good access to both sites. Site'S1'will be accessed by way ofPine Bend
Trail and Fahey Avenue and site'S2'will be accessed by way of Idell Avenue.
+ Site'S1'is flat and relatively open and could be easily modified to accommodate
needed impravements. Site'S2' can serve as a special use area in its e�sting .
� condition.
• Both sites are distant.frorn the central area of the park where the environment is
more natural and where progra,rnming includes nature oriented activities.
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� Tmprovements proposed for site'Sl' include a gravel surfaced access road and parking lot,
: turf establishment on the field area and an open-air canopy structure for shelter fromthe
sun and rain. Improvements proposed for site'S2' include installation 4f a parking surface
that may consist of gravel or a turf cover having a soil mixture and grass varieties designed
tn tolerate occasional vehicular traffia
VISTTOR ORIE�ITATION CENTER AND TRAIL HEAD
The visitor orientation center proposed for the Park will include a buildin�, picnic area,
garking lot and trail heads and will be located at the north edge of the open field area on
Highway 55 just east of Pine Bend Trail as shown on fig. 1. The building might include an
information desk, meeting room, small interpretive display area, toilets and facilities for
rental of recreation equipment (e.g. cross country skis, snow shoes, etc.). The grimary
purpose of the center would be to introduce the public�ko Spring Lake Park Reserve and
the Dakota County Parks System. The in and out visitor traffic that may be generated by
the visitor center mi�ht be considered more appropriate for activity ,
zone'A', however, the center is located at the edge of zone'B' and the activity will not '
� affect other adjacent zone B' areas. -
The proposed location for the facility on Highway 55 will provide the opportunity to
design a building and related i:mprovements that would be highly visible to passing
motorists. A right hand turn lane for west-baund vehicles and a left hand turn lane for
east-bound vehicles could be required to provide safe access to the visitor center.
The trail head at this location will provide convenient Park access for trail users, however,
the facility will be augmented by additional access points located near the �
nature/interpretive center shown on fig. 1 which provides more direct access to the heart
of the Park. This will be especially attractive to the disabled and the elderly.
NATURE/INTERPRE'TNE CENTER AND TRAIL HEAD
The nature/interpretive center development will consist of a building, parking lot(s), trail
'head(s), picnic area, well and septic system. The design of the building facility will be
geared toward nature study by all age groups. The specific accommodations to be �
provided will be deternuned by a future, in-depth, feasibility and programming study to
� include evaluation of other similar facilities at the time development is proposed .
The development will be located at the east edge of the large field east of Pine Bend Trail
and on property recent}y purchased as an addition to the Park. This site was selected for
the following reasons: �
• There is good existing access to the site by way of Pine Bend Trail and a field road .
extending east from that road. ,
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nature study and trail use.
+ Construction of rnuch of the facility can occur within a field`that was cultivated until _
recently with minimum disturbance to environmentatly sensitive areas.
�+ The location offers good access to Spring Lake. .
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Camp Ground
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HOfSe TI'81If1@�1CI � " OAKOTACOUNTYPARKSOEPARTMENT
8� Ex@rcisE Area p T p scP�E:�".:000• N
� � � � �� . � . � � �.[-�'C�$Pi I.WO. f r�jp.fit$ If Lake FS DP.VP.�IOp�P.d SASEMAPPREPAAEO�MAY,1882 �
ARCHERY TRAIL WELCOME! We hope that your visit D A K O T A C O U N T Y
will be enjoyable. For your safety and P A R K S D E P A R T M E N T
Spring .I.ake Park Reserve pleasvre and for the protection of
ryTrail�s located in Rosemount wildlife and park propert y,we ask that
�P ine Bend Trail between Fahey all visitors o bserve t hese few general
Fischer Avenues. The trail rules of conduct: S P R I N G L A K E
les 28 individual sites of varying
�ce and difficulty. Targets are PLEAS�: , P A R K R E S E R V E
,ippiied.
respect the rights of other park
ctfety reasons,the�trail is o�ne way. visi�ors
e follow the tra?}n t" he direction ARCHERYTRAIL
►ted. - be safety conscious
ting is��permitted from daylight - use the trail for its designated � �
dusk. The archery trail is closed purpose only �
g the winter months. � 3 � , /�
- preserve nature And wildlife � �^ ��.��A �q,� �� ��1 ��/
PICNIC AREAS � ,ro„^�`'�,, i����'����;
- use trash receptacles 'a,,, � t ,,��� ;�t�, ���
.;nic area ahle to accommodate � ; �����'+��, �,�;�"�; '�n
groups is located at Schaar's - recycle aluminum cans h, ,��"�� �{�� �(��' ��
in S-pring Lake Park Reserve off ,,,�
ty Road 42 west of Hastings. STRICTI.Y PROHIBITED: � ti' � � ' '�:�►��� �I ,z'"L�
ti she�lters,table��rills,restrooms _ '���-.R ('►�� ,�'
�i k i n t r a i l s a l o n h e b l u f f s o f t he in toxica tin�beverages an d �„ � � � �1v, �`
ssippi River combine to offer controlled substances p ��"� ,�t� ,,�
familx or group gathering a � � * ��O �v',r -_
�►1 picnic event. - fires,except in designated ; ,; � • � y'�J'"�,, � �
areas u . � ` ; \
HIKING d .: '" .-t, '�"%'�� 'j't �.;
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firearms and hunting � ,� "f ..i� � ,�.�-� •�'���1`':
three miles of trails through the � M • . ,�� r .� -
�s �rnd along the bluffs overlook - animal traps a� � , —/�: :�•f- ''
g I.��ke and the Mississip�pi River. � c� '"
access is�►t Sehaar'sBluff. - motorized vehicles on trails � � � Park Administration Of�ce
8500-127th.St.East
iddition:il information on tftiese County Ordinance#107 Governs a ,��, ��", Hastings,MN 55033
other D�kota County Yark Activities in County Parks ,�� �
'ies cant�ct the D�kot1 County � r� � (612)437-G603
Oft�ice at 437-660�3. ENJ�1'XOUR VISIT � r.
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