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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-12 City Council Work Session Agenda Packet1.Call to Order/Roll Call 2.Scheduled Items a.Three Rivers Park District - Weaver Lake Regional Trail Presentation b.Wayfinding & Parks and Trails Plan 3.Adjournment Corcoran City Council - Work Session Agenda March 12, 2026 5:00 PM *Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City website at www.corcoranmn.gov. 1 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 2.a Council Meeting: March 12, 2026 Prepared By: Jessica Christensen Buck, Parks and Recreation Manager Marge Beard, TRPD Commissioner; Maggie Heurung, Planner (TRPD); Danny McCullough, Regional Trail System Manager (TRPD) Topic: Three Rivers Park District - Weaver Lake Regional Trail Presentation Action Required: Information Only Summary Three Rivers Park District is looking to present a long-range plan for the Weaver Lake Regional Trail. The trail is proposed to run east-west, span 20 miles, and would be a multi-phase/year initiative. This is intended to be a kickoff meeting for Three Rivers Park District to present initial plans and hear feedback from the Commission. The process is outlined within the presentation, with possible adoption of the long-range plan proposed within Summer 2027. Engagement within the community are big focus points as part of the process, with potential events listed within the presentation. Council Action Attachments 1. WLRT Council and Commission Kickoff_Corcoran.pdf 2. TRPD WLRT Preliminary Trail Alignment Options 2 Weaver Lake Regional Trail 3 Weaver Lake Regional Trail Long-range Plan •The Weaver Lake Regional Trail Search Corridor is a critical east-west corridor spanning ~20 miles •Long-range p lanning will be a multi-phase/year initiative •First phase of planning will span from Brooklyn Boulevard & West Broadway (Blue Line LRT station) in Brooklyn Park to the Lake Independence Regional Trail in Corcoran •Completion of the long-range plan will improve the competitiveness of grants and coordination with other projects 4 WLRT Long-range PlanCorcoran Kick Off •Likely a year-long process – with opportunities to provide project guidance along the way •The City will review/approve a preferred route and provide a Resolution of Support for the Long- range Plan 5 WLRT Long-range PlanExample of Regional Trail Amenities Typical Rest Stop Wayfinding and Fix-it Bike Repair Stations 6 WLRT Long-range PlanTentative Process and Schedule Project Phase Timeframe Commission Check-in City Council Check-in Kick Off Spring 2026 Yes Yes Route Assessment/Public Engagement Summer/Fall 2026 No official check-in, but will be kept informed of opportunities/public sentiment Route Review/Approval Winter 2026-2027 Yes 30-day Comment Period Spring 2027 N/A Long-Range Plan Adoption Summer 2027 Yes – Resolution of Support will be requested 7 WLRT Implementation Timeline 2020 Regional Trail System Plan 5-10 years 2026-2027 Long-range Plan 1 year 2027-2028 Cooperative Agreement 10-30 years Complete in segments - secure funding, partner with cities/developers, acquisition and construction 2038-2058 Fully Constructed Regional Trail 8 WLRT Long-range PlanEngagement Ideas Engagement Examples. General: •Project website with interactive map •Online survey •Virtual/in-person open houses and meetings •Pop -up engagement and attendance at community events •Direct mailings/newsletters •Listening sessions/activities with underrepresented groups Potential Events for Corcoran Residents: •Hamel Rodeo from July 9-12 at Corcoran Lions Park •Night to Unite on Aug 4 at Corcoran Public Works •Summerfest on Aug 10 at Burschville School •Country Daze Family Day on Aug 15 •Bark in the Park on Sep 11 at Heritage Park •Trunk or Treat on Oct 29 at Heritage Park 9 WLRT Long-range PlanEngagement Examples 10 WLRT Long-range PlanInitial Considerations 1)Any concerns with proceeding with long-range planning at this time? 2)Any local priorities/goals to consider/incorporate into the planning process? 3)Any routes/destinations to consider/avoid? 4)Any projects/opportunities to try to collaborate with? 5)What are the City’s community engagement expectations/ideas? Example of Urban Regional Trails For discussion following the presentation: 11 12 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 2.b Council Meeting: March 12, 2026 Prepared By: Jessica Christensen Buck, Parks and Recreation Manager Gabrielle Grinde, Principal (HKGi) Topic: Wayfinding & Parks and Trails Plan Action Required: Discussion Summary Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan In 2025, the City officially renamed City Park to Heritage Park. With that change it was determined that new signage would be necessary to reflect the updated park name. Additionally, Heritage Park serves as the primary recreation facility in the community. The project represents an opportunity to not only update signage at Heritage Park, but to establish cohesive signage standards across the entire parks system. Several issues currently exist within the parks system: 1. Outdated naming - Signage at Heritage Park reflects its former name (City Park). 2. Former ownership identification - Many signs continue to reference the Rockford Area Schools as the property owner, though the City purchased the property in 2018. 3. Inconsistent signage - Monument signs, directional signs, and other park identifiers lack cohesive branding across the system. 4. Limited wayfinding - Internal directional signage (e.g., park maps, amenity directionals) could be utilized to improve user experience. Addressing these issues through a Wayfinding Plan ensures clarity, consistency, and professionalism across City facilities. With recent development of standardized regulatory (rules) signs, these will be incorporated into the new signage standards rather than recreated. This allows cost savings, while maintaining consistency within the broader system. Additionally, the plan will also acknowledge and complement future regional signage installed by Three Rivers Park District, with the future trailhead for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail planned within Heritage Park. Parks and Trails Plan As goals continue to reflect an interest in park development, HKGi has prepared some ideas and options to outline a Park System Plan. Options within the attached presentation are shown broken out by: Parks & Trail System Overview Existing parks, trails, and open spaces Planned parks and trails Public Engagement Staff intends to lead public engagement opportunities in an effort for cost savings. Goals Identify current obligations. Align projects with funding. City-wide parks and trails system vision. Short-term Action Plan/Asset Management Plan Neighborhood parks Open space parks Linear Park Heritage Park Implementation 13 Priorities and phasing Funding options Funding sources Project Review Process Capital, operations, and maintenance costs The Wayfinding Plan could be incorporated as an appendix item within this. Staff is requesting the Council and Parks & Trails Commission review the information and consider questions. HKGi staff will be at the joint work session to present on both topics and answer questions about the information provided. Council Action Attachments 1. HKGi Proposal_Wayfinding Plan_Mar 2026 2. 2026.03.12 CC PTC work session presentation_HKGi 14 City of Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan Proposal 2026 1 Mar. 4, 2026 Jessica Christensen Buck, Parks and Recreation Manager City of Corcoran 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 RE: City of Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan Proposal Dear Jessica, HKGi is pleased to submit the following planning and design services proposal to support the City of Corcoran in the development of a Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan. We understand that the city desires a wayfinding plan and development of signage standards, specifically for parks, trails, and open spaces. The standards shall establish a framework and templates for city signage, including recommended signage scale, style, materials, colors, fonts, and general content to be included. Sign types to be designed are monument signs for community parks and neighborhood parks, and directional/wayfinding signs within parks (e.g. diagrammatic map of ballfields in Heritage Park with field numbers). The city’s existing regulatory signs will be incorporated into the signage standards, as well as high-level direction for future interpretive signs in parks. Within Corcoran, Three Rivers Park District will have wayfinding signs on regional trail segments. The Wayfinding Plan will acknowledge these signs and complement them. Potential additional services, such as additional design and in-person or virtual meetings beyond what is identified in the scope, will be billed hourly. WORK PLAN Task 1 – Project Kick off & Organization HKGi will collect photos of existing city signage and assemble precedent images to review with city staff. The kick off meeting will include a discussion of goals for park signage, including discussion of sign content, style, scale, and other elements. Task 1 Meetings and Deliverables: • Sign precedents • Existing city signage inventory • Kick off meeting with staff • Discuss goals for the project and wayfinding plan 15 City of Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan Proposal 2026 2 • Discuss signage standards, including colors, materials, costs, size, scale, etc. • Review signage precedents Task 2 – Develop Sign Concepts Based on feedback from staff on goals, precedent signage, and sign components, we will develop a set of draft sign concept designs (4 sign types: community park monument sign, neighborhood park monument sign, directional sign, and interpretive sign) tailored to meet the needs of Corcoran. Sign concepts will be illustrated graphically with recommendations for materials, colors, size, scale, and placement. We will meet with staff to review the draft concepts. Following the review meeting, final preferred sign design illustrations will be developed. Task 2 Meetings and Deliverables: • Draft Sign Concepts (for 4 sign types) including identification of materials, size/scale, color, and high-level content layout • Meeting with staff to review draft concepts • Make edits to concepts • Park Commission Meeting to review draft concepts • Provide materials for city staff to present to Council • Make edits based on Council feedback • Final Sign Concept Designs (Up to 4 visualizations/annotated illustrations of signs) • Planning level cost estimates and list of next steps for implementation PROFESSIONAL FEES HKGi proposes to accomplish the above-described Work Plan for the fees listed below. We will bill time on an hourly basis and all expenses for travel or printing will be billed at cost. Task Fees Project Kick off & Organization $1,500 Develop Sign Concepts $6,000 Total inclusive of expenses $7,500 We look forward to the opportunity of helping the City of Corcoran with this important community project. Please reach out if you have any additional questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Gabrielle Grinde, PLA Vice President, HKGi gabrielle@hkgi.com 16 City of Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan Proposal 2026 3 Project Experience 17 City of Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan Proposal 2026 4 18 City of Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan Proposal 2026 5 19 City of Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan Proposal 2026 6 20 PROPOSED WAYFINDING PLAN + PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN PARKS AND TRAILS COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAR. 12, 2026 Gabrielle Grinde 21 2 Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan 1 2 Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan PROJECTS OVERVIEW 22 3 Project Kick off & Organization Develop Sign Concepts »Sign precedents »Existing city signage inventory »Project goals »Draft sign concepts (4 sign types) »Park Commission meeting »Final sign concepts »Planning level cost estimates Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan1 23 4 Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan1 9 PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONS INTRODUCTION FULL CITY VIEW DOWNTOWN CONNECTION A main focus of the Farmington Wayfinding Plan is to highlight Downtown as a destination and find ways to connect the different landscapes/land uses within the City to this important central location and the local businesses within. Farmington is a fast-growing City, and the wayfinding plan needs to help establish a strong sense of place for cureent day and still remain relevant in the face of future development and redevelopment opportunities. The following pages will highlight proposed sign locations within the city of Farmington, show illustrative concepts of the proposed sign families, and provide perspective renderings to give an idea of where and how each sign type can be used at one of the proposed locations. PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONS MONUMENT ENTRANCE SIGNS Large city-branded signs located at the main entrance points to the City of Farmington DOWNTOWN IDENTIFIER Signs located at main entrance points to the downtown area that showcase city branding VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS These signs direct vehicle traffic to the identified destinations STAND-ALONE PARKING SIGNS Signs that are either free-standing or affixed to existing buildings/light posts that direct vehicles or pedestrians to public parking lots URBAN KIOSKS These signs include information, such as public parking, directions to destinations, and a map of downtown PARK KIOSKS These signs will show a layout of the park and the surrounding area and how to get from the park to downtown, and greenways PUK PK UK PK P 22 WAYFINDING PLAN PROPOSED SIGN TYPES PRAIRIEPARK 13355 90th Street NE Top Sign: 55” x 35” Bottom Sign: 55” x 15” Cap: 8” x 2”, 30º Metal Base: 8” x 15” Post: 7” x ~8’ Variable depending on ground level? SCHOOLKNOLL PARK 15501 83rd Street NE Top Sign: 48” x 30” Bottom Sign: 48” x 10” Variable depending on ground level? Cap: 8” x 2”, 30º Metal Base: 8” x 15” Post: 7” x ~8’ EastWASTEWATERTREATMENTFACILITY 9XXX Randolph Avenue NE Top Sign: 48” x 42” Variable depending on ground level? EastFIRE STATION XXXX ODean Avenue NE Top Sign: 48” x 42” Variable depending on ground level? ATHLETICCOMPLEX PRAIRIE PARK 13355 90th Street NE Park Info Top Sign: 48” x 30” Mesh: 48” x 22.5” Signs: 12” x 18” Variable depending on ground level? Questions or comments: Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 763-235-3148 or recreation@ci.otsego.mn.us The City of Otsego is proud of its parks and open spaces. Please enjoy the amenities this park has to oer, while keeping these things in mind: The park is open from sunrise to sunset. Keep all firearms and fireworks at home. This park is exciting enough without those thing. When riding something with wheels, please make sure those wheels stay on the black top. If you are listening to music, please play it at a volume that no one else can hear it . This park is tobacco and electronic cigarette (e-cig) free. If you’re a dog, make sure your human has you on a leash and have them pick up after you. Nothing with a motor is allowed on trails or within the park. If you brought something to the park you plan on leaving (trash, recycling), please leave those things in the proper receptacles. TO THE PARKWelcome P P 1 2 3 4 Scan to view full park map: RC TRACK ARCHERYRANGE PRAIRIE PARK 13355 90th Street NE Park Info Top Sign: 48” x 30” Variable depending on ground level? Mesh: 48” x 22.5” Signs: 12” x 18” Questions or comments: Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 763-235-3148 or recreation@ci.otsego.mn.us Welcome to theARCHERYRANGE 16 ADD FULL RULESTO WEB? The City of Otsego is proud of its parks and open spaces. Please enjoy the amenities this park has to oer, while keeping these things in mind: Follow archery shooting procedures posted on our City website here: Use park at your own risk. Age 16 or under must be under adult supervision. Only shoot at designated targets and be aware of what is beyond target. Questions or comments: Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 763-235-3148 or recreation@ci.otsego.mn.us The City of Otsego is proud of its parks and open spaces. Please enjoy the amenities this park has to oer, while keeping these things in mind: Please stay o the track when conditions are wet. Only electric motors are allowed. Only remote control cars allowed on the track. This park is tobacco and electronic cigarette (e-cig) free. Welcome to theRC TRACK 39COUNTY 42COUNTY 39COUNTY 19COUNTY 36COUNTY 42COUNTY 38COUNTY 38COUNTY 137COUNTY18COUNTY 101 101 94 NASHUA AVE ODEAN AVE85TH STREET85TH STREET MACIVER AVENUE 78TH STREETPAGE AVE 75TH STREET Park Info PRAIRIE PARK 13355 90th Street NE MAP KEY City Bituminous Trail XX miles Parking Lot ---- Park Boundary Park Amenities: Restrooms Picnic Shelter Picnic Grills Playground Dog Park Splash Pad Soccer Volleyball Basketball Baseball Skate Park Archery Sledding Hill Hockey & Skating Rink Park Hours: Sunrise to sunset Park Location: Top Sign: 48” x 30” Variable depending on ground level? Mesh: 48” x 22.5” Signs: 12” x 18” Weatherproof Box: TBD Questions or comments: Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 763-235-3148 or recreation@ci.otsego.mn.us The City of Otsego is proud of its parks and open spaces. Please enjoy the amenities this park has to oer, while keeping these things in mind: The park is open from sunrise to sunset. Keep all firearms and fireworks at home. This park is exciting enough without those thing. When riding something with wheels, please make sure those wheels stay on the black top. If you are listening to music, please play it at a volume that no one else can hear it . This park is tobacco and electronic cigarette (e-cig) free. If you’re a dog, make sure your human has you on a leash and have them pick up after you. Nothing with a motor is allowed on trails or within the park. If you brought something to the park you plan on leaving (trash, recycling), please leave those things in the proper receptacles. TO THE PARKWelcome SIGN_SplashPadRules_2021_FINAL_062121.pdf 1 6/22/21 6:25 AM Park InfoPark Info SCHOOLKNOLLPARK WILSONPRESERVE SCHOOLKNOLL PARK 15501 83rd Street NE PRAIRIEPARK 13355 90th Street NE Signs: 24” x 36” LARGE PARK ID SIGN CIVIC ID SIGN AMENITY SIGN KIOSK SIGN DIRECTIONAL SIGNS & SMALL PARK ID SIGNS AMENITY SIGN CIVIC ID SIGN MEDIUM PARK ID SIGN A C D E F D C B PARKS WAYFINDING PLAN - SIGN CONCEPTSWRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA DRAFT WRIGHT COUNTY WAYFINDING FULL SIGN TYPE ARRAY B. COUNTY PARK AND WATERTRAIL PARK SIGNSA. REGIONAL PARK ENTRY SIGNS COST RANGE: $10,900 - $13,160 (INCLUDES INSTALLATION) COST RANGE: $490-$1,134 (WITH INSTALLATION) COST RANGE: $115-$300 (PANEL ONLY)COST RANGE: $400-$525 (PANEL ONLY) COST RANGE: $115-$300 (PANEL ONLY) COST RANGES SHOWN INCLUDE COSTS FROM INDIGO SIGNS AND ARCHETYPE August, 2023 COST RANGE: $200-$415 (PANEL ONLY) COST NOT INCLUDED--ADD COST OF TRAIL MAP + DIRECTIONAL SIGNS COST RANGE: $520-$1,234 (WITH INSTALLATION) RETROFIT COST FOR PANELS TO METAL MESH--TBD BY COUNTYCOST RANGE: $2,895-$3,500 (SIGN PANEL ONLY) C-1 D-1 E-1 H-1 H-2F-1 G-1 B-1A: FRONT A: BACK C. KIOSK SIGN D. VEHICULAR/ROAD DIRECTIONAL SIGNS E. TRAIL DIRECTIONAL SIGN F. TRAIL MAP SIGNF. COMBINED TRAIL MAP AND DIRECTIONAL SIGN G. TRAIL ETIQUETTE SIGN H. TRAIL MARKERS 24 5 Parks & Trail System Overview Public Engagement Goals Short-term Action Plan / Asset Management Implementation »Existing parks, trails, and open space »Planned parks and trails »Led by city staff »Identify current obligations »Align projects with funding »City-wide parks and trails system vision »Tavera »Bellwether »OSP’s (Ravinia and Bellwether – trails, benches, shade) »Linear Park »Heritage Park »Priorities and Phasing »Funding options »Funding sources »Project Review Process »Capital, operations, and maintenance costs Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan2 25 6 Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan2 Streams Open Water MRT (Mississippi River Trail) Existing TrailsExisting Trails City Boundary Rogers St. Michael Dayton Elk River Elk River Albertville Monticello Prairie View Elementary & Middle School Otsego Elementary School Kaleidoscope Charter School Riverwood National Golf Course VFW Fields Otsego County Park Rice Lake WMA (MnDNR) Odean WMA (MnDNR) Lily Pond Park Norin Landing Park Zimmer Farm Park Kittredge Crossing Park Carrick’s Landing School Knoll Park Lefebvre Creek Greenway Northwood Park Frankfort Park Future Neighborhood Park Prairie Park Wilson Preserve Davis Farm Park Lehrke Fields Prairie Center Otsego City Hall Nashua Landing Beaudry Meadows Park C r ow R i v e r CO RD 39 LA B E A U X A V E N E MA C I V E R A V E N E MC A L L I S T E R A V E N E KA D L E R A V E N E KA D L E R A V E N E NA S H U A A V E N E CO R D 1 3 7 N E OD E A N A V E N E QU A D A Y A V E N E PA R I S H A V E N E PA G E A V E N E MA S O N A V E N E 70TH ST NE 75TH ST NE 65TH ST NE 53RD ST NE 85TH ST NE 90TH ST NE 85TH ST NE 80TH ST NE 70TH ST NE 83RD ST NE £¤52 38 42 §¨¦94 ¬«101 ¬«101 19 QUEENS AVE N M i s s i s s i p pi Rive r Wright County land Mn DNR Privately-owned Recreation Area ISD 728 Other publicly-owned land Parks & Open Space City of Otsego Parkland North 0 0.5 1 Mile Figure 5. Otsego Parks, Open Space, and Trails 41 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan System Plan 42JULY 2019 JULY 2019 Parks & Trail System Overview »Existing parks, trails, and open space »Planned parks and trails City of Otsego facilities Non-City facilities ISD 728 Pr a i r i e P a r k Ca r r i c k ’ s L a n d i n g Sc h o o l K n o l l P a r k Li l y P o n d P a r k Ki t t r e d g e P a r k Be a u d r y M e a d o w s P a r k Fr a n k f o r t P a r k Zi m m e r F a r m P a r k No r t h w o o d P a r k Le f e b v r e C r e e k G r e e n w a y No r i n L a n d i n g Da v i s F a r m P a r k Wi l s o n P r e s e r v e Na s h u a L a n d i n g Ka l e i d o s c o p e S c h o o l Ot s e g o C o u n t y P a r k VF W S o c c e r F i e l d s Ri c e L a k e W M A Od e a n W M A Pr a i r i e V i e w E l e m e n t a r y Ot s e g o E l e m e n t a r y Totals Park Type* C.P. S.U. N.P. N.P. N.P. N.P. N.P. N.P. N.P. G/C & N.Pl. S.U. G/C G/C S.U.Non-City facilities Non-City Community Playfields Area (acres)63 17 5 5 5 8 6 7 8 23 3 15 8 0.2 1 56 33 165 40 11 10 489.2 Parking x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Trails x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Natural Areas x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Volleyball (Sand) 1 1 Tennis 2 1 1 2 1 1 8 Horse Shoes x 1 Basketball - half court 1 2 1 1 1 6 Basketball - full court 1 2 1 4 Ballfields/baseball 4 1 1 1 1 2 10 Soccer Field (Adult size) 4 1 5 Multi-use Rectangular Field 4 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 18 Sledding x x 2 Fishing x x x 3 Boat Launch x x 2 Restrooms (Portable)x x x x x x x x x x x x 12 Play Structures x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 15 Picnic Shelters x x x x x x x x x x 9 Picnic Grills x x x x x 5 Hunting x x 2 Archery x 1 Dog Park x 1 Pickleball (shared)x x x 3 Table 6. Otsego Parks, Open Space, and Trails Kittredge Crossing Park Kittredge Crossing Park Zimmer Farm Park Lefebvre Creek Playlot *Park Type: C.P. Community Park C. Pl. Community Playfield N.P. Neighborhood Park N. Pl. Neighborhood Playlot G./C. Greenway Corridors/Conservancy Areas S.U. Special Use Facilities 39 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan System Plan 40JULY 2019 JULY 2019 26 7 Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan2 Parks & Trail System Overview »Existing parks, trails, and open space »Planned parks and trails 6 PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN | STEARNS COUNTY, MINNESOTA STEARNS COUNTY PARKS, TRAILS, & NATURAL AREAS In addition to county parks and trails, there are several state, federal, and city-operated parks and trails that provide valuable recreational services to county residents. FUTURE FUTURE COUNTY PARKCOUNTY PARK 27 8 Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan2 Goals »Identify current obligations »Align projects with funding »City-wide parks and trails system vision 7 EXECUTIVE SUMMARYJUNE 4, 2024 INVENTORY, CONDITIONS & NEEDS ASSESSMENT SUMMARY The inventory, conditions, and needs assessment process included gathering and reviewing data and input from a number of sources: previous planning documents, county demographics and projections, trends in recreation, existing park and trails conditions, a comparison of Stearns County facilities to peer counties, park and trail access and distribution mapping, and public engagement and input. The findings are summarized in the table below. Data Source Summary of Findings Needs / Recommendations Previous Planning The Stearns County Comprehensive Plan identified a need of 20 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Other planning documents support the initiative of expanding parks and open space in the county to support active living and quality of life goals. • Expand the park system by acquiring more parkland • Improve the parks and recreation system with new facilities at regional parks Demographics The county is becoming more diverse. Population growth is occurring mainly in the east part of the county, where the population is younger and more diverse. • Add facilities in the more densely populated eastern part of the county Trends in Recreation Trails are more popular than ever before with many varied methods for people to engage with the outdoors, including walking, running, biking, e-biking, scooters, skiing, and more. Unique experiences and accessible facilities for people of all ages and abilities are desired. Technology for wayfinding and access is important to consider, and climate change is affecting winter recreation options. • Enhance the experiences and access at Quarry Park • Improve trail connections and experiences • Upgrade accessibility Conditions Assessment Several ADA accessibility issues throughout the system; amenities, such as picnic tables, trash receptacles, and drinking fountains, are missing or need improvements; restrooms need updates and improvements; and signage and wayfinding is missing in several locations. • Accessible paths and connections needed • Support amenity and facility upgrades are needed (restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic tables, etc.) • Signage and wayfinding are needed Peer Comparison When compared to Olmsted and Wright counties, Stearns County has a lower number of total park acreage, full-time parks staff, and parks operations budget (employee expenditures combined with operations and maintenance spending). • More recreation programming is needed • Camping options are needed • An increase in parks and recreation staffing is needed • An increase in annual parks and recreation funding/budget is needed Distribution of Facilities and Gap Analysis The Kimball area and western Stearns County frequently appear as gaps in access to trails, regional parks, aquatic facilities, and more. • Consider acquiring parkland in gap areas (Kimball and western Stearns County) Public Input Current park and trail users love the system today. There is a strong desire for more trails, trail connections, and trail loops. Maintaining and improving the existing facilities is of high importance. • Build trail connections • Increase frequency and level of maintenance of existing parks and recreation facilities • Add specialized trails for mountain biking, horse riding, and winter recreation PARK SYSTEM PLAN SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS This plan identifies goals and recommendations to improve and expand the Stearns County park system for the next generation, while looking to our past successes and current assets. The goals and recommendations are organized according to nine categories: PARKS & FACILITIES Parks: Regional Parks, County Parks, Special Feature Parks Facilities: buildings, shelters, restrooms, boat launches, campsites, disc golf course, archery ranges, play equipment, etc. TRAILS Corridor Trails: Lake Wobegon, Dairyland, Beaver Island, ROCORI Trail Park Trails: paved and soft surface hiking, running, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, horse trails PROGRAMMING Events and programs for outdoor gathering, education, and recreation MARKETING Spreading the word about the park and trail system offerings through physical and digital methods: signage (informative and wayfinding), advertisements, press notifications, maps, brochures, website, social media, etc. NATURAL RESOURCES The natural outdoor land and water resources that are enjoyed for recreation and conserved for wildlife habitat: forests, savannas, prairies, rivers, streams, and lakes ACQUISITION Acquiring land and other resources through purchase, donation, or other means to expand the county parks and trails system OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE The day-to-day tasks that are required to operate and maintain the parks, trails, and facilities within the county parks system: administration and planning, providing programs, physical upkeep and rehabilitation, plowing, mowing, grooming, debris and trash removal, cleaning, etc. STAFFING The full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff persons who operate and maintain the parks, trails, and facilities in the county park system; run programs and events; and manage the department FUNDING & PARTNERSHIPS The annual monetary resources that are required to operate, maintain, update, and expand the parks, trails, and facilities in the county park system, including but not limited to county funding, grants and donations. Revenue from park fees. Partnerships with outside organizations to provide recreation services. 28 9 Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan2 Goals »Identify current obligations »Align projects with funding »City-wide parks and trails system vision 60 PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA60 PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA Roles and Responsibilities Collaboration and communication between Wright County Parks staff, other Wright County Departments, and outside agencies will be necessary to accomplish the goals set out in this plan. The table sets a framework for project types and the key collaborators that should be considered for each: Recommendation WRIGHT COUNTY PARKS* PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS Wright Co Dept. Outside Agency Pa r k s a n d Fa c i l i t i e s Maintenance and Replacement of existing facilities / Add comfort amenities Primary Natural Resources improvements Primary Wayfinding improvements Lead Health & Human Services (SHIP funding) ADA Accessible Facilities improvements Primary Re g i o n a l C o r r i d o r Tr a i l s Develop a County-wide Greenway Trail Vision Lead Highway, Planning & Zoning Cities and Townships Collaborate with County Transportation to Plan and Implement County Bikeways Organizer Highway Focus on development of planned Regional Corridor Trails Organizer Highway, Planning & Zoning TRPD, Cities Implement Watertrails and Riverways Lead Mn DNR Ac q u i s i t i o n Acquire Land in Underserved Areas of the County / New Park in Southeast Part of County Lead Planning & Zoning Cities and Townships Collaborate with Partner Agencies to protect land for future generations Organizer Pheasants Forever, BWSR, SWCD, Watershed districts, DNR, Fish and Wildlife Acquire Land adjacent to existing parks as opportunities arise Lead Cities and Townships Park Dedication planning and prioritization Organizer Planning & Zoning Cities and Townships Pr o g r a m m i n g Expand Outdoor and Cultural Resource Education Lead U of M Extension, School Districts, Community Ed. Establish a Collaborative Environmental Learning Center / Nature Center Leads and Organizes Cities, Townships, School District, Community Ed. Departments Improve Outreach and Marketing Lead Administration Cities, Community Ed. St a f f i n g Hire Programming staff to fulfill programming goals Lead Administration Consider structure reorganization Lead Administration Address maintenance deficiencies by hiring maintenance staff Lead Administration Fu n d i n g Utilize CIP to identify planned/non-funded and funded projects Primary Identify funding sources for each new project Primary Table 4.1. Roles and Responsibilities *RESPONSIBILITY DEFINITIONS: Primary: Wright County Parks conducts, manages, and leads all facets of the project. Lead: Wright County Parks takes the lead on managing departments and other agency partners on project tasks. Organizer: Wright County Parks serves as the organizing member of a group of partners that share project task responsibilities. 29 10 Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan2 Short-term Action Plan / Asset Management »Tavera »Bellwether »OSP’s (Ravinia and Bellwether – trails, benches, shade) »Linear Park »Heritage Park 37 Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan & City of Farmington Park System Analysis ASSET MANAGEMENT TOOLThe Asset Management Tool is a separate Excel spreadsheet that has been created to give city staff the ability to track park assets, assign industry standard life spans, apply cost estimates for replacements, and financially plan for upcoming years at a planning level. This complex tool can be used to sort by individual parks and future park projects, individual asset types, and by sources of investments. It will also allow the city to update individual park assets based on replacement needs and updates to master planning documents. The tool has been developed to be automated so that when data is added, changed, or updated in a single field, associated data updates automatically throughout the spreadsheet. PROJECT OUTLOOK In our analysis of the City of Farmington’s park system, we have worked with city staff to identify all existing facilities, planned park improvements, and proposed new parks and facilities. This report, along with the Asset Management Tool will help guide funding allocation for future projects, as well as track existing park system assets. Manipulation of the tool will allow for unique funding strategies and prioritization of assets and projects by the city staff. OVERALL COSTS This tool allows the user to sort and consolidate assets to create many different types of funding scenarios. Scenarios that are already automated in the spreadsheet are: Total cost by Item, Total cost by Park, Total cost by Category, costs based in Investment Types, costs based on Funding Sources, and total costs based on Existing Inventory, Master Plans, and Operations. INFLATION FACTOR Within this tool an inflation factor (percent) has been applied to all cost summaries and all pricing in this report. Through the calendar year 2022, a 7% inflation on 2022 dollars has been added. After 2022, 3% has been applied and compounded year over year. This inflation factor should be adjusted each year to ensure accurate budget forecasting. Troy Hill Park DO NOT  APPLY  SORTS ON  THIS PAGE Acquisition Ballfield Basketball Court Basketball Court Half Bituminous Trails Building Design Planning Engineering Court Games Disc Golf Dock Gazebo Ice Rink Lighting/Electricity Natural Resource Allowance New Trail ConstructionFund Parking Lot Picnic Shelter Playground Playground 2-5 Playground 5-12 RestroomBuilding Road Sculptures SignageAllowance Site Furnishings Skate Park Splash Pad Tennis Court Volleyball Court Warming House Water 2022 Dollars Inflation Staffing 2022 Dollars Inflation 7.0% 3% 2022 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                650,000$                       650,000$           650,000$                2023 504,000$                       300,000$                                      ‐$                                25,000$                         2,674,700$                   ‐$                                3,745,675$                   ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                25,000$                         667,150$                       65,000$                         96,000$                         325,000$                       550,000$                       ‐$                                250,000$                       75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                274,000$                       75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                312,000$                       ‐$                                500,000$                       177,500$                       10,641,025$                 11,385,897$                 777,080$                       11,418,105$     12,217,372$           2024 ‐$                                600,000$                                      ‐$                                ‐$                                412,500$                       750,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                115,000$                       50,000$                         ‐$                                100,000$                       300,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                500,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                62,500$                         2,900,000$                   3,074,000$                   872,508$                       3,772,508$       3,998,858$             2025 125,000$                       ‐$                                               35,000$                         ‐$                                825,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                30,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                60,000$                         15,000$                         300,000$                       160,000$                       350,000$                       1,050,000$                   ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                3,010,000$                   3,280,900$                   872,508$                       3,882,508$       4,231,934$             2026 1,525,000$                   1,475,000$                                  195,000$                       ‐$                                1,717,500$                   2,000,000$                   62,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         ‐$                                82,000$                         15,000$                         50,000$                         1,670,000$                   575,000$                       1,000,000$                   125,000$                       250,000$                       ‐$                                1,485,000$                   25,000$                         10,000$                         15,000$                         ‐$                                1,000,000$                   ‐$                                45,000$                         ‐$                                575,000$                       13,911,500$                 15,580,880$                 972,000$                       14,883,500$     16,669,520$           2027 ‐$                                100,000$                                      35,000$                         75,000$                         1,478,750$                   1,000,000$                   1,523,319$                   500,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                500,000$                       ‐$                                902,400$                       1,020,000$                   260,000$                       800,000$                       50,000$                         1,650,000$                   275,000$                       400,000$                       ‐$                                1,130,000$                   ‐$                                10,000$                         125,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                11,834,469$                 13,609,639$                 972,000$                       12,806,469$     14,727,439$           2028 300,000$                       150,000$                                      70,000$                         ‐$                                1,035,000$                   ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                75,000$                         50,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                90,000$                         260,000$                       141,000$                       125,000$                       575,000$                       100,000$                       200,000$                       75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         72,000$                         ‐$                                1,000,000$                   ‐$                                ‐$                                750,000$                       19,500$                         5,147,500$                   6,074,050$                   972,000$                       6,119,500$       7,221,010$             2029 ‐$                                40,000$                                        ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         5,000$                           ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                120,000$                       145,200$                       972,000$                       1,092,000$       1,321,320$             2030 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                75,000$                         93,000$                         1,072,000$                   1,147,000$       1,422,280$             2031 ‐$                                100,000$                                      ‐$                                75,000$                         187,500$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                50,000$                         ‐$                                112,800$                       8,000$                           15,000$                         50,000$                         64,000$                         50,000$                         200,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                500,000$                       125,000$                       1,547,300$                   1,965,071$                   1,072,000$                   2,619,300$       3,326,511$             2032 ‐$                                40,000$                                        ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                115,000$                       149,500$                       1,072,000$                   1,187,000$       1,543,100$             2033 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                131,250$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                275,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                481,250$                       640,063$                       1,072,000$                   1,553,250$       2,065,823$             2034 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                175,000$                       128,750$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                40,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                493,750$                       671,500$                       1,172,000$                   1,665,750$       2,265,420$             2035 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                25,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                115,000$                       159,850$                       1,172,000$                   1,287,000$       1,788,930$             2036 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                20,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                20,000$                         200,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                315,000$                       447,300$                       1,172,000$                   1,487,000$       2,111,540$             2037 ‐$                                ‐$                                               35,000$                         ‐$                                202,500$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                40,000$                         ‐$                                8,000$                           15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                20,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                20,000$                         465,500$                       674,975$                       1,172,000$                   1,637,500$       2,374,375$             2038 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                50,000$                         40,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                165,000$                       244,200$                       1,272,000$                   1,437,000$       2,126,760$             2039 ‐$                                ‐$                                               35,000$                         ‐$                                13,125$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                350,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                548,125$                       827,669$                       1,272,000$                   1,820,125$       2,748,389$             2040 ‐$                                ‐$                                               35,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                110,000$                       169,400$                       1,272,000$                   1,382,000$       2,128,280$             Total 2,454,000$                   2,805,000$                                  440,000$                       375,000$                       8,806,575$                   3,750,000$                   5,330,994$                   515,000$                       30,000$                         175,000$                       795,000$                       162,800$                       1,085,400$                   2,102,150$                   1,585,000$                   2,931,000$                   1,615,000$                   6,200,000$                   500,000$                       1,175,000$                   150,000$                       2,615,000$                   25,000$                         444,000$                       342,000$                       500,000$                       2,000,000$                   312,000$                       45,000$                         1,750,000$                   979,500$                       51,995,419$                 59,193,093$                 19,852,096$                 71,847,515$     84,938,861$           7% Inflation 2,625,780$                   3,001,350$                                  470,800$                       401,250$                       9,423,035$                   4,012,500$                   5,704,164$                   551,050$                       32,100$                         187,250$                       850,650$                       174,196$                       1,161,378$                   2,249,301$                   1,695,950$                   3,136,170$                   1,728,050$                   6,634,000$                   535,000$                       1,257,250$                   160,500$                       2,798,050$                   26,750$                         475,080$                       365,940$                       535,000$                       2,140,000$                   333,840$                       48,150$                         1,872,500$                   1,048,065$                    New signage for all  parks in 2023 2022 w/o inflation 7% inflation Athletic Fields and Courts 4,522,000$                   4,838,540$                   Ballfields, courts, open spaces Infrastrcuture 14,879,200$                 15,920,744$                 Parking, Roads, Lighting, Shelters Support Amenities 1,598,500$                   1,710,395$                   Restrooms, water, signage Trails 10,391,575$                 11,118,985$                  Site Furnishings 342,000$                       365,940$                        Aquatics 2,000,000$                   2,140,000$                   Splash pads Recreation Equipment 8,375,000$                   8,961,250$                   skateparks, playgrounds TOTAL 33,733,275$                 36,094,604$                  EAB Removal/Treatment 425,150$                       454,911$                        "Items"New Park System Signs 264,000$                       282,480$                        Acquisition Ballfield Basketball Court Basketball Court Half Bituminous Trails Building Court Games Design Planning Engineering Disc Golf Dock Gazebo Ice Rink Lighting/ Electricity Natural Resource Allowance New Trail Construction Fund Parking Lot Picnic Shelter Playground Playground 2‐5 Playground 5‐12 Restroom Building Road Sculptures Signage Allowance Site furnishings Skate Park Splash Pad Staffing Tennis Court Volleyball Court Warming House Water FACILITY CATEGORIES DO NOT  APPLY  SORTS ON  THIS PAGEAcquisition Ballfield Basketball Court Basketball Court Half Bituminous Trails Building Design Planning Engineering Court Games Disc Golf Dock Gazebo Ice Rink Lighting/Electricity Natural Resource Allowance New Trail ConstructionFund Parking Lot Picnic Shelter Playground Playground 2-5 Playground 5-12 RestroomBuilding Road Sculptures SignageAllowance Site Furnishings Skate Park Splash Pad Tennis Court Volleyball Court Warming House Water 2022 Dollars Inflation Staffing 2022 Dollars Inflation 7.0% 3% 2022 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                650,000$                       650,000$           650,000$                2023 504,000$                       300,000$                                      ‐$                                25,000$                         2,674,700$                   ‐$                                3,745,675$                   ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                25,000$                         667,150$                       65,000$                         96,000$                         325,000$                       550,000$                       ‐$                                250,000$                       75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                274,000$                       75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                312,000$                       ‐$                                500,000$                       177,500$                       10,641,025$                 11,385,897$                 777,080$                       11,418,105$     12,217,372$           2024 ‐$                                600,000$                                      ‐$                                ‐$                                412,500$                       750,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                115,000$                       50,000$                         ‐$                                100,000$                       300,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                500,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                62,500$                         2,900,000$                   3,074,000$                   872,508$                       3,772,508$       3,998,858$             2025 125,000$                       ‐$                                               35,000$                         ‐$                                825,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                30,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                60,000$                         15,000$                         300,000$                       160,000$                       350,000$                       1,050,000$                   ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                3,010,000$                   3,280,900$                   872,508$                       3,882,508$       4,231,934$             20261,525,000$                   1,475,000$                                  195,000$                       ‐$                                1,717,500$                   2,000,000$                   62,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         ‐$                                82,000$                         15,000$                         50,000$                         1,670,000$                   575,000$                       1,000,000$                   125,000$                       250,000$                       ‐$                                1,485,000$                   25,000$                         10,000$                         15,000$                         ‐$                                1,000,000$                   ‐$                                45,000$                         ‐$                                575,000$                       13,911,500$                 15,580,880$                 972,000$                       14,883,500$     16,669,520$           2027 ‐$                                100,000$                                      35,000$                         75,000$                         1,478,750$                   1,000,000$                   1,523,319$                   500,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                500,000$                       ‐$                                902,400$                       1,020,000$                   260,000$                       800,000$                       50,000$                         1,650,000$                   275,000$                       400,000$                       ‐$                                1,130,000$                   ‐$                                10,000$                         125,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                11,834,469$                 13,609,639$                 972,000$                       12,806,469$     14,727,439$           2028 300,000$                       150,000$                                      70,000$                         ‐$                                1,035,000$                   ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                75,000$                         50,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                90,000$                         260,000$                       141,000$                       125,000$                       575,000$                       100,000$                       200,000$                       75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         72,000$                         ‐$                                1,000,000$                   ‐$                                ‐$                                750,000$                       19,500$                         5,147,500$                   6,074,050$                   972,000$                       6,119,500$       7,221,010$             2029 ‐$                                40,000$                                        ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         5,000$                           ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                120,000$                       145,200$                       972,000$                       1,092,000$       1,321,320$             2030 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                75,000$                         93,000$                         1,072,000$                   1,147,000$       1,422,280$             2031 ‐$                                100,000$                                      ‐$                                75,000$                         187,500$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                50,000$                         ‐$                                112,800$                       8,000$                           15,000$                         50,000$                         64,000$                         50,000$                         200,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                500,000$                       125,000$                       1,547,300$                   1,965,071$                   1,072,000$                   2,619,300$       3,326,511$             2032 ‐$                                40,000$                                        ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                115,000$                       149,500$                       1,072,000$                   1,187,000$       1,543,100$             2033 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                131,250$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                275,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                481,250$                       640,063$                       1,072,000$                   1,553,250$       2,065,823$             2034 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                175,000$                       128,750$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                40,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                493,750$                       671,500$                       1,172,000$                   1,665,750$       2,265,420$             2035 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                25,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                115,000$                       159,850$                       1,172,000$                   1,287,000$       1,788,930$             2036 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                20,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                20,000$                         200,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                315,000$                       447,300$                       1,172,000$                   1,487,000$       2,111,540$             2037 ‐$                                ‐$                                               35,000$                         ‐$                                202,500$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                40,000$                         ‐$                                8,000$                           15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                20,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                20,000$                         465,500$                       674,975$                       1,172,000$                   1,637,500$       2,374,375$             2038 ‐$                                ‐$                                               ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                50,000$                         40,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                165,000$                       244,200$                       1,272,000$                   1,437,000$       2,126,760$             2039 ‐$                                ‐$                                               35,000$                         ‐$                                13,125$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                75,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                350,000$                       ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                548,125$                       827,669$                       1,272,000$                   1,820,125$       2,748,389$             2040 ‐$                                ‐$                                               35,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                15,000$                         50,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                10,000$                         ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                ‐$                                110,000$                       169,400$                       1,272,000$                   1,382,000$       2,128,280$             Total2,454,000$                   2,805,000$                                  440,000$                       375,000$                       8,806,575$                   3,750,000$                   5,330,994$                   515,000$                       30,000$                         175,000$                       795,000$                       162,800$                       1,085,400$                   2,102,150$                   1,585,000$                   2,931,000$                   1,615,000$                   6,200,000$                   500,000$                       1,175,000$                   150,000$                       2,615,000$                   25,000$                         444,000$                       342,000$                       500,000$                       2,000,000$                   312,000$                       45,000$                         1,750,000$                   979,500$                       51,995,419$                 59,193,093$                 19,852,096$                 71,847,515$     84,938,861$           7% Inflation2,625,780$                   3,001,350$                                  470,800$                       401,250$                       9,423,035$                   4,012,500$                   5,704,164$                   551,050$                       32,100$                         187,250$                       850,650$                       174,196$                       1,161,378$                   2,249,301$                   1,695,950$                   3,136,170$                   1,728,050$                   6,634,000$                   535,000$                       1,257,250$                   160,500$                       2,798,050$                   26,750$                         475,080$                       365,940$                       535,000$                       2,140,000$                   333,840$                       48,150$                         1,872,500$                   1,048,065$                    New signage for all  parks in 2023 2022 w/o inflation 7% inflation Athletic Fields and Courts 4,522,000$                   4,838,540$                   Ballfields, courts, open spaces Infrastrcuture 14,879,200$                 15,920,744$                 Parking, Roads, Lighting, Shelters Support Amenities 1,598,500$                   1,710,395$                   Restrooms, water, signage Trails 10,391,575$                 11,118,985$                  Site Furnishings 342,000$                       365,940$                        Aquatics 2,000,000$                   2,140,000$                   Splash pads Recreation Equipment 8,375,000$                   8,961,250$                   skateparks, playgrounds TOTAL 33,733,275$                 36,094,604$                  EAB Removal/Treatment 425,150$                       454,911$                        "Items"New Park System Signs 264,000$                       282,480$                        Acquisition Ballfield Basketball Court Basketball Court Half Bituminous Trails Building Court Games Design Planning Engineering Disc Golf Dock Gazebo Ice Rink Lighting/ Electricity Natural Resource Allowance New Trail Construction Fund Parking Lot Picnic Shelter Playground Playground 2‐5 Playground 5‐12 Restroom Building Road Sculptures Signage Allowance Site furnishings Skate Park Splash Pad Staffing Tennis Court Volleyball Court Warming House Water FACILITY CATEGORIES Items Year Costs with inflation Staffing Category summaries The Asset Management Tool is a complex Excel spreadsheet with several tabs/sheets of sortable data identifying cost estimates for a variety of parks and recreation investments. “STAFFING”is defined as all wages and benefits. In 2023, the budgeted annual amount is $712,080, which includes an additional two new full time employees (FTE) approved mid-year, 2022. One new FTE started in June of 2022, and the other FTE in November of 2022. 40 Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan & City of Farmington Park System Analysis March 2023 FUTURE PARKS The City of Farmington is poised to design and construct multiple parks and developments in the coming years. In order to do so, funding will need to be secured as well as additional staff to assist with maintenance and operations. Future park projects and their expected funding sources are below: KEY TAKEAWAYSAfter taking inventory of the entire park system and applying industry standard pricing to all assets, there are some key aspects of the Farmington Parks and Recreation system to note. All budget pricing in this report has been estimated in 2023 dollars with industry standard costs.Over the next 18 years (2023 - 2040), $14,536,030 will be needed to fund existing park asset replacement. However, based on the park facility distribution analysis, this number may be reduced by choosing to not replace facilities where there are overlapping service areas. Over the next 18 years (2023 - 2040), $39,348,217 will be needed to fund the completion of existing park master plans. This includes future assets added to the parks and recreation system. This includes assets anticipated to be funded by park dedication, development fees, and grant funding. This does not include money associated to staffing or ongoing allowances. »Over the next 6 years (2023 - 2028), $37,983,914 will be needed to fund investments to complete existing park master plans that have not yet been finished. If funded, nine of the master plans can be completed. As the park system continues to grow and add facilities, it will be important to continue the analysis of facility distribution, service areas, and demographics, in order to avoid redundancy and ensure walkable access to park facilities for residents throughout the city. Park System Analysis & Asset Management Tool *All estimates based on industry standards as of 2022. FUTURE PARKS TIMELINE FUNDING SOURCE BUDGET ESTIMATE* Flagstaff Meadows 2023 Park Improvement Fund $408,656 Hillview Park 2027 Park Improvement Fund $444,050 Jim Bell Park & Preserve 2027 Funding to be determined (see below)$9,555,004 Meadowview Preserve 2027 Park Improvement Fund $829,250 Middle Creek Park 2025 Funding to be determined (see below)$1,265,275 Mystic Meadows 2026 Funding to be determined (see below)$10,031,250 Rambling River Center Plaza 2023 Grant Funding $3,914,782 Sapphire Lake Parks 2025 Park Improvement Fund $885,425 Vermillion Commons 2025 Park Improvement Fund $529,650 Table 4. Future Park’s Budgets *All estimates based on industry standards as of 2022. FUTURE PARKS OVER $1,000,000 TIMELINE INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET ESTIMATE* Middle Creek Park 2025 Land acquisition & associated amenities $1,265,275 Mystic Meadows 2026 Master plan, land acquisition, and associated amenities $10,031,250 Jim Bell Park & Preserve 2027 Design Plan and Egineering & associated amenities $9,555,004 Table 3. Future Large Park’s Budgets 44 Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan & City of Farmington Park System Analysis March 2023 Implementation Steps & Funding Strategies ITEMS TIMELINE INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET ESTIMATE* Trail Improvements 2023 Existing Trail Replacement, approximately 5 miles of trails across 5 parks: »Evergreen Knoll Park: approximately 0.2 miles of trails that need replacement. The cost for this is reflected in both Trail Improvements and its individual park estimate »Jim Bell Neighborhood Park: approximately 1.4 miles of trails that will need replacement »Lake Julia Park: approximately 0.5 miles of trails that will need replacement »Prairie Waterway Greenway: approximately 2.2 miles of trails that will need replacement »Rambling River Park Feely Fields: 0.7 miles of trails that will need replacement $2,087,784 Rambling River Master Plan Development 2023 Develop an updated master plan for Rambling River Park based in community and stakeholder input »Assumption of projects to include: trails, playground, pickleball, shelter (Veterans group), skate park, parking, signage; consider potential amphitheater and splash pad -Resolve the number of shelters/gazebos needed -Review existing agreements with Veterans group -Assess parking demand $60,000 Park Signage 2023- 2024 System wide park signs with new city branding $282,480 Emerald Ash Borer Treatment 2023- 2024 Emerald Ash Borer treatment and/or removal $454,911 Rambling River Center Plaza 2023- 2024 Rambling River Center Plaza design and engineering $750,000 (earmarked from federal funds) Skate Park 2024- 2025 City’s first permanent skate park at Rambling River at Feely Fields »Include in Rambling River Master Plan process; considerations: keep it visible, close to downtown $535,000 Evergreen Knoll 2026 »Assess parking demand in coordination with splash pad $2,488,018 Distad Park 2028 »Assess parking demand in coordination with splash pad $3,171,480 Natural Resources Annual Basic fund for minimal maintenance system wide $15,000 Staffing Annual Expected 2023 budget, will increase as full-time staff are added $712,000 Table 7. System-wide Cost Estimates for 2023-2028 *All estimates based on industry standards as of 2022. SHORT-TERM PRIORITY PROJECTS (2023-2028) Evaluation of the park system’s needs and development of priorities based on City Council, Park Commission, staff, and the public’s input has assisted in development of the following list of short-term projects for Farmington’s parks and recreation system: 30 11 Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan2 Implementation »Priorities and Phasing »Funding options »Funding sources »Project Review Process »Capital, operations, and maintenance costs 8 PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN | STEARNS COUNTY, MINNESOTA IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE ACCORDING TO INVESTMENT TYPE An Asset Management Tool was developed as part of the planning process to help the county plan for future investments over the next 25 years. The tool is a detailed Excel spreadsheet that contains information such as facility condition, size, location, replacement cost, life cycle, and more. The table below is a high-level summary of anticipated investments in the parks and trails system over the years 2024-2049 by category and priority/phase. NEAR TERM 2024-2028 MID TERM 2029-2033 LONG TERM 2034+ CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECTS …Dairyland Trail construction (New Munich to Albany and Elrosa to Brooten) …Beaver Island Trail, connect to Warner Lake Park …Complete annual regional trail maintenance plan (system-wide) …Increase annual regional trail maintenance allowance (system-wide) …ROCORI Trail planning …Grand Corridor Trail Vision implementation …Increase annual regional trail maintenance allowance (system-wide) ENHANCE EXISTING FACILITIES AND AMENITIES …Warner Lake County Park—Fishing and drinking fountain updates …Lake Koronis Regional Park—Replace playground, shelter, and boat access …Kraemer Lake Wildwood CR-51 Parking Lot—Replace restroom …Mississippi River County Park—Update drinking water, playground, restrooms …Quarry Park—Expand mountain bike trails …Lake Sylvia Wayside—Enhance boat access …Increase annual park trail maintenance allowance (system-wide) …Increase annual supply allowance (system-wide) …Warner Lake Park—Parking updates …Lake Koronis—Shelter, fishing, swimming updates …Quarry Park—Swimming, climbing, and fishing updates …Spring Hill Park—Playground and horse trail updates …Warner Lake—Swimming updates, shelter and nature center updates and renovations …Upper Spunk Lake—Fishing update …Heims Mill—Enhance fishing and river access …Fairhaven Mill—Fishing update …Increase annual park trail maintenance allowance (system-wide) …Increase annual supply allowance (system-wide) …Ongoing maintenance, replacements, and updates to existing facilities …Increase annual park trail maintenance allowance (system-wide) …Increase annual supply allowance (system-wide) BUILD NEW FACILITIES AND AMENITIES …Kraemer Lake Wildwood Park expansion (roads, parking, trails, shelter, restrooms, utilities) …Fairhaven Mill Park—New restroom, enhance parking area, create management plan …Rockville County Park—Build new interpretive trail loop, picnic area, and playground …Spring Hill County Park—Enhance camping opportunities …Cold Spring Property—Complete management plan and begin development …Mississippi County Park—New archery building …Quarry Park—Interpretive center, amphitheater, parking area …Mississippi River County Park—Playground, trails …Kraemer Lake Wildwood Park—Parking, restroom, beach, trails …Rockville County Park—New trail bridges …System-wide search for camping facility expansion …Master Plan implementation at Rockville, Kraemer Lake Wildwood, and Mississippi River county parks NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION …Mississippi River County Park—habitat restoration …Oak Township and Spring Hill—habitat restoration …Develop park system natural resource management plan …Annual natural resources management allowance (system-wide) …Mississippi River County Park—habitat restoration …Kraemer Lake Wildwood Park—ecological restoration …Rockville County Park—prairie restoration …Increase annual natural resources management allowance (system-wide) …Increase annual natural resources management allowance (system-wide) ACQUISITION As opportunities arise, focus on and emphasize gap areas in the west and southwest in the parks and trails system, as well as areas and sites that have significant natural features and meet conservation goals STAFFING AND OPERATIONS …Add 1 new FTE (Recreation Programmer) …Add 1 new FTE in 2025/2026 (Staff Maintenance worker)Add O&M staff as necessary as parks and facilities are developed and expanded 31 12 Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan2 IMPLEMENTATION 61 Fulfill the vision, mission and goals of the department? Protect a key natural resource or scenic view? Address a geographic or programming need? Serve an unmet park or trail use for the area? Provide a new outdoor recreational opportunity? Enhance existing parks or improve service efficiency? Build community awareness or advocacy for parks? Provide environmental sustainability in the short or long term? Provide economic sustainability in the short or long term? Have installation, maintenance & operation costs been addressed? Idea Evaluation Phase Project Implementation Checklist Decision-Making Principles Score Does this Project... Idea Generation Baseline Evaluation Parks & Rec Commission Review County Board Review Planning Planning Phase Program Prioritization Funding Allocation Implementation Phase Implementation Operation of Facility or Programs & Maintenance (Scorecard Criteria) Stop or Redevelop Plan 1-3 Further Review Required4-6 Move Forward7-10 Proposal/ Submittal IMPLEMENTATION 63 Capital Implementation Projects Ongoing Capital Projects as Opportunities Arise Recommendation Category Project Short Term Projects Regional Corridor Trails Implement Watertrails and Riverways Regional Corridor Trails Focus on development of planned Regional Corridor Trails Parks and Facilities Wayfinding improvements Parks and Facilities Natural Resources improvements Long-term Projects Parks and Facilities ADA Accessible Facilities improvements Recommendation Category Project Short Term Projects Acquisition Acquire Land in Underserved Areas of the County / New Park in Southeast Part of County Acquisition Acquire Land adjacent to existing parks as opportunities arise Plan Recommendations organized by Phasing and Project Type The plan’s recommendations have been organized into the following categories for implementation: • Capital Implementation Projects are projects that the County will undertake directly. These could be funded by the County’s general fund, park dedication fees, or referendum. County staff will manage these projects and they will typically be owned and operated by the County. • Ongoing Capital Projects as Opportunities Arise are projects that may be dependent on an opportunity presenting itself, such as acquisition of a privately owned property. • Ongoing Operational Initiatives include standards that direct the day-to-day practice of the County as is operates the system. • Coordination and Partnerships are programs, projects, joint use agreements, or recreation programming that may be paid for, led, or operated by or with another agency, organization, or entity, in coordination with the County. Table 4.3. Capital Implementation Projects Table 4.4. Ongoing Capital Project Opportunities 64 PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA Ongoing Operational Initiatives Coordination and Partnerships Recommendation Category Project Short Term Projects Parks and Facilities Maintenance and Replacement of existing facilities / Add comfort amenities Funding Utilize CIP to identify planned/non-funded and funded projects Funding Identify funding sources for each new project Staffing Hire Programming staff to fulfill programming goals Programming Improve Outreach and Marketing Mid-term Projects Staffing Consider structure reorganization Staffing Address maintenance deficiencies by hiring maintenance staff Recommendation Category Project Short Term Projects Regional Corridor Trails Collaborate with County Transportation to Plan and Implement County Bikeways Programming Establish a Collaborative Environmental Learning Center / Nature Center Mid-term Projects Acquisition Collaborate with Partner Agencies to protect land for future generations Acquisition Park Dedication planning and prioritization Long-term Projects Regional Corridor Trails Develop a County-wide Greenway Trail Vision Programming Expand Outdoor and Cultural Resource Education Table 4.5. Ongoing Operational Initiatives Table 4.6. Coordination and Partnerships Implementation »Priorities and Phasing »Funding options »Funding sources »Project Review Process »Capital, operations, and maintenance costs 32 13 BUDGET DISCUSSION Corcoran Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Wayfinding Plan 1 2 Corcoran Parks and Trails Plan Parks & Trail System Overview Public Engagement Goals Short-term Action Plan / Asset Management Implementation »Existing parks, trails, and open space »Planned parks and trails »Led by city staff »Identify current obligations »Align projects with funding »City-wide parks and trails system vision »Tavera »Bellwether »OSP’s (Ravinia and Bellwether – trails, benches, shade) »Linear Park »Heritage Park »Priorities and Phasing »Funding options »Funding sources »Project Review Process »Capital, operations, and maintenance costs $2,500-5,500 -$4,000 - $7,500 $5,500 - $12,000 $4,500 - $12,000 Project Kick off & Organization Develop Sign Concepts »Sign precedents »Existing city signage inventory »Project goals »Draft sign concepts (4 sign types) »Park Commission meeting »Final sign concepts »Planning level cost estimates $1,500 $6,000 33