HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-13 PACKET 07.C.City of
Cotta Grove
Minnesota
To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
CC:
Date: January 23, 2012
Subject: Pine Tree Pond Trail
Introduction
The Pine Tree Pond Park trail system is scheduled for construction in 2012. This paved recreational
trail would connect 80 Street to the archery range and Isleton Court while also providing trail access to
the parks many features including the playground, archery range, pond, woods and rolling grasslands.
Background
The Parks Commission and the City have continually identified the Pine Tree Pond Park area as a key
opportunity to further expand the community's recreational trail system. A paved trail system through
the park has been identified in the city's capital improvements plan and trailway master plan for nearly
10 years. Park Department staff has been working with engineering and stormwater utility staff to
provide a trail that suits both the recreational needs of the community as well as maintenance and
accessibility needs of the Public Works Department. As such, a plan to excavate and base the trail has
been budgeted for while park staff seeks grant opportunities from the MN DNR to pave the trail. This
grant application was recommended and approved by both the Parks Commission and City Council. It
was submitted to the MN DNR in October of 2011 for an amount totaling $48,000. Considering funding
sources and project timelines, this trail project may replicate that of the West Central Ravine /Kingston
trail project where paving occurs a year after excavation and laying of base material. Preliminary
vegetation management including tree removal will likely begin as early as February of 2012.
As is common practice when new trails are installed in existing residential areas, staff has mailed a
letter with the project description to all residents within 100 feet of the planned trail. Those residents
have been offered the opportunity to publicly voice their concerns to the commission for consideration
at its February meeting. The letter and trail map are included for review.
Recommendation
Recommend installation of proposed Pine Tree Pond Park trail project.
City of
Cotta
Minnesota
8635 West Point Douglas Road Soutl
www.cottage - grove.org
January 23, 2012
Dear Resident,
City of Cottage Grove staff is excited to brief you on improvements being proposed to your local
park. As stormwater pond maintenance requirements became necessary within the Pine Tree
Pond Neighborhood Park, the city is seeking to invest additional time and resources to create a
feature the entire community can enjoy. These improvements include a paved trailway and
vegetation management (including portions of tree removal) for improved access and sites of the
park. Attached is a rendering of the planned improvements.
The city recognizes that these improvements will affect many residents adjacent to the park. To
address questions and concerns, we invite you to attend the 'Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources meeting on Monday, February 14 at 7pm at City Hall.
We appreciate your patience during this construction process and hope you will realize the
benefits of this exciting renovation.
Sincere
z—` — Zac �o derC ---
Parks & Recreation Director
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