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Home My WebLink About20250623 PNR RM Packet AGENDA Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting Monday, June 23, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER a. Oath of Office 2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the May 19, 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. Aspen Ridge Development c. Director's Report 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 16 ROSEMOUNT PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MAY 19, 2025 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Parks and Natural Resources Commission was held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM. in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West. Chairperson Eliason called the meeting to order with Commissioners Speich, Burman, McDonald, Bonkoski, Edmison and Bass. Commissioner Andrews was absent Staff present included the following: Parks 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 March 24, 2025, Regular Meeting Motion by Bonkoski Second by Speich Motion to Approve Minutes of the March 24, 2025, Regular Meeting Ayes: 7. Nays: None. Motion Carried. AUDIENCE INPUT DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Indoor Ice The city hired JLG Architects to help guide us through early planning exercises to develop a layout for a two-sheet ice complex, site plan and a cost estimate. The work they are doing will help with discussions regarding the next steps in the process of considering building additional indoor ice. Staff shared information on the design work that had been completed at the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Page 2 of 16 a. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair Motion by Speich Second by McDonald Motion to have Michael Eliason serve as Chair of the Parks and Natural Resources Commission. Ayes: 6. Nays: None. Motion Carried. Motion by Eliason Second by McDonald Motion to have James Bonkoski serve as Vice Chair of the Parks and Natural Resources Commission. Ayes: 6. Nays: None. Motion Carried. b. Environmental and Sustainability Updates Director Schultz gave verbal environmental and sustainability updates. Topics included: Mayors' Monarch Pledge, Water Challenge, Mow Less May, McMenomy Woods Restoration and Adopt-a-Drain Earth Day Challenge. c. Dallara Park Playground Equipment Replacement Motion by Bonkoski Second by Speich Motion to accept the proposal and recommend City Council award the contract to Northland Recreation for the replacement of playground equipment at Dallara Park. Ayes: 7. Nays: None. Motion Carried. d. Director's Report Park Improvement Fund Balance as of April 30, 2025: $6,071,963.02 Inflows to the Park Improvement fund last month were as follows: Dedication fees - $827,095 Grants/Other - $0 Interest - $NA Donations - $0 Expenditures - $225,203 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Parks and Natural Resources Commission at the regular meeting and upon a motion by Bonkoski and a second by Edminson, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Rambo Office Specialist Page 3 of 16 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting: June 23, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Indoor Ice AGENDA SECTION: UNFINISHED BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 6.a. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: No recommendation is needed at this time. 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 started before there were 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 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 will share information on the design work and pricing that has been completed as of our meeting on Monday. RECOMMENDATION No recommendation needed at this time. Page 4 of 16 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting: June 23, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Environmental and Sustainability Updates AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.a. ATTACHMENTS: Mow Less May, Lawns Re Imagined, 2025.06.23 Water Efficiency and Stormwater Rebate Update APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, update only. BACKGROUND Listed below are some happenings in the areas pertaining to the environmental and sustainability work that City staff are doing. Spring Reuse & Recycling Stats • Rosemount’s Spring Cleanup Day was Saturday, May 17. It was a little chilly, but everything went very smoothly. o We had 285 cars attend, received 86 mattresses and box springs (4 of which were able to be donated), and shredded 5,520 lbs. of paper. We are still waiting for invoices from our other haulers. o Last spring, we had 385 cars (26% decrease), 115 mattresses/box springs (25% decrease), and 8,000 lbs. of paper (31% decrease). o This is one of the few programs where a lower attendance is a win, as we want to empower residents to use the Recycling Guide, the Recycling Zone, and other local options before landfilling items at this event. • Sports Equipment Swap occurred on April 10th. We had a good turnout and enthusiastic participants. o 483 lbs. of gear collected. 301 lbs. were swapped. The remaining 182 lbs. was donated to UHL in Hastings. • At the Rosemount Expo, 212 attendees were educated about recycling with the help of three Recycling Ambassador volunteers. • Assisted staff with providing organic collections at Rosemount’s State of the City address, Volunteer Appreciation Event, and Employee Picnic in keeping with our new Sustainable Purchasing Policy, Learning best practices and what our city specifically needs at each of these events. Also attached are some results from the Mow Less May program, Lawn’s Re-Imagined and Water Efficiency and Stormwater Rebate. Page 5 of 16 RECOMMENDATION None, update only. Page 6 of 16 Mow Less May Page 7 of 16 Lawns Re-Imagined Page 8 of 16 ___________________________________________________________________________ UTITLIY COMMISSION Quarterly Water Efficiency Rebate Update: The City of Rosemount was awarded a Water Efficiency Grant from the Metropolitan Council (MCES) in the amount of $27,000 for the 2024-26 grant cycle. As part of this program, the following rebate amounts are allowed: • $50 for Water Sense Toilets • $150 for Energy Star Washers • $150 for Energy Star Dishwashers • $150 for Water Sense Irrigation Controllers • $200 for Irrigation system audits The Vermillion River Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) ended its program partnering with cities in the county to provide funding for multi-family residential properties for low-cost irrigation audits and improvement cost share grants. The city is working to create its own program to take its place. Table 1 provides a summary of the entire rebate program activity through Q1 2025. Table 1 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Gallons of Water Saved Annually (est.) 386,800 200,200 *1,665,936 687,136 31,600 73,800 Total Rebate $4,971.67 $3,790.26 $20,436.74 $11,391.48 $1,300 $2,850.00 Municipality Contribution (25%) $1,242.92 $911.15 $10,902.94 $2,922.87 $325 $712.50 Irrigation Controllers Replaced: 35 1 18 13 0 0 Toilets Replaced: 6 1 7 11 2 6 Clothes Washers Replaced: 8 1 5 8 6 9 Dishwashers Replaced 0 0 0 3 2 6 Audits (Residential): 1 0 0 0 0 0 Commercial Audit In a partnership with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) on their Urban Water Conservation Program. 2021 Municipality Contribution partially provided by Stormwater Utility. 6 2 0 0 *Includes commercial audit annual water savings **Table data is annual and not by grant period Quarterly Stormwater Rebate Update: In May 2019, the Utility Commission recommended City Council adopt a rebate program for residents to install projects on their property to improve stormwater quality and reduce runoff volume. In March 2020, City Council approved the Stormwater Rebate Policy and established a maximum amount of $5,000. Page 9 of 16 2 Table 2 provides a summary of the entire rebate program activity. Number of BMPs installed for each category in (parentheses) following dollar amount listed Table 2 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total Rebate $0 $147.85 $77.50 $1,840.03 $540 $20 Rain Barrels: $0 $86.94 (5) $77.50 (4) $40 (2) $40(2) $20 Cisterns & Rainwater Harvesting: $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Raingardens: $0 $0 $0 $1,800.03 (4) $500(1) $0 Native Plantings: $0 $60.91 (1) $0 $0 $0 $0 Buffers: $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Stormwater Reuse: $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Permeable Pavers & Pavements $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Here is a summary of advertisements of the program in 2025: • News & Highlights Post https://www.rosemountmn.gov/ • The City Newsletter • Information at Home & Business Expo in March • Included in course materials for Landscaping for Clean Water Workshops • Individual staff contacts with residents • Monthly social media posts • 1st quarter utility insert Staff will continue to publicize these programs via social media, city newsletters, staff updates and additional methods. Page 10 of 16 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting: June 23, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Aspen Ridge Development AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.b. ATTACHMENTS: Location Map - Aspen Ridge , Aspen Ridge - Concept Plan APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to recommend the City Council approve the Aspen Ridge Development plans with the conditions as outlined by staff in the executive summary. BACKGROUND A developer has submitted plans for a property across from DCTC. The property is located at 1367 145th St. (County Rd 42) and just east of Life Time as shown on the attached map. The site is approximately 10.03 acres in size and the plans include an apartment building and retail buildings. The Parks and Recreation Department recently reviewed the plans for the Aspen Fields project. After reviewing the plans, the Parks and Recreation Department staff has the following comments: Parks Dedication Commercial Development - The parks dedication requirement for a commercial development is either 10% of the total property area as land dedication, a cash dedication in-lieu of land or a combination of the two. Staff is recommending that the City collect cash in-lieu of land for the development that is currently being processed. The cash dedication for the 4.5 acres of commercial development is $40,500 (4.5 acres x $9,000 per acre). This amount is to be paid when the building permit is issued. Residential Development - The parks dedication requirement for 150 high-density residential units is .02 acres of land per unit or $2,500 per unit. The City’s Parks Master Plan does not call for a park in this area, so staff are recommending the City collect cash in-lieu of land to meet the parks dedication requirements. The cash dedication for 150 units would be $375,000 (150 units x $2,500 per unit). Trails and Sidewalks Staff is recommending the developer install a sidewalk on the eastside of Aspen Avenue from Connemara to County Road 42. Staff also recommends that a 10-foot-wide trail be benched/graded in on the south side of development along County Road 42 for a future trail to be installed by Dakota County. RECOMMENDATION Page 11 of 16 Staff recommends the Parks and Natural Resources Commission recommends to the City Council to approve the Aspen Ridge Development plans with the conditions as outlined by staff in the executive summary. Page 12 of 16 Location Map Page 13 of 16 Concept Plan Page 14 of 16 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks and Natural Resources Commission Regular Meeting: June 23, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Director's Report AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director AGENDA NO. 7.c. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: DLS RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, update only. BACKGROUND Park Improvement Fund Balance as of May 31, 2025: $5,873,436 Inflows to the Park Improvement Fund last month were as follows: Dedication fees – $165,300 Grants/Other - $0 Interest - $NA Donations - $0 Expenditures – $130,105 (park and trail designs, UMore Building and Flint Hills Trails) National Guard Remodel – Work continues to move forward on the Armory and RCC remodel projects. They have completed the translucent arena wall panel portion of the project. What was a hope of getting an early summer “move back” date is looking more like a late summer date. Move to City Hall – Speaking of the Community Center/Armory, it has recently been decided that the majority of the Parks and Recreation Department will be moving into the old Police Department space at City Hall. The old Parks and Recreation office was at capacity and will now be used by a couple of staff from the Community Center and then will most like also be used for classroom space because of the rooms we lost with the Armory remodel. Dunmore Greenway – We are hoping to get this project out for bid as soon as possible. We 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 and the final completion of the detailed plans and specifications. The City will design and deliver the project and Dakota County will pay for the cost on the trail construction. Bonaire Path Trail - Staff is working to finalize the funding for this project including a $250,000 grant. As soon as the funding is in place for the project it will go out for bid. Staff is hoping to be out for bid by mid-July. RECOMMENDATION None, update only. Page 15 of 16 Page 16 of 16