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08/03/98 LCEC AgP CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD LAND CONSERVATION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1998 7:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING A. Roll Call Riesen Svoboda Bruno B. Review Agenda 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes of July 6, 1998 (Att.-#2A Minutes). Land Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes of July 20, 1998 (Att.42B Draft Minutes) 3. REVIEW PACKET A. Calendar for Referenda on Open Space Funding Ballot Measure (Att.-#3A Flow Chart) B. Potential Parcels for Detailed Inventory - summary of 35 vacant and 4 occupied developable parcels (Att.-#3B Chart) C. Committee Report Outline (Att.43C Outline) 4. CONSERVATION EASEMENT VALUATION . Dennis Jabbs, tax accountant, will speak about conservation easement valuation. 5. ADJOURNMENT s • SHOREWOOD LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JULY 6, 1998 SHOREWOOD CITY HALL 7:00 A.M. CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES 1. A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was convened at 7:15 a.m. Present: Ad Hoc Committee Members Dean Riesen and Frank Svoboda Also Present: Jim Hurm, City Administrator; Brad Nielsen, Planning Director; and Erica Johnson, Intern B . REVIEW AGENDA Nothing further was added to the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes of June 22, 1998 were approved. 3. REVIEW PACKET It was decided that the Committee will have a newsletter article in every issue starting in August. The first article will be a general overview of the Committee's vision, goals, and activities. The draft article on conservation easements will be the second article (in September). There was discussion about the Land Conservation Program Vision, Goals, and Objectives. The current draft was accepted with the following change to the program objectives to read: "[a]mend the Comprehensive Plan to include measurable objectives, such as permanently protecting 100 acres by 2001 (approximately one third of the undeveloped land in Shorewood)". Chair Riesen suggested that the Committee consult with the City Council and the Planning Commission about ways to get citizens involved. Brad Nielsen suggested that citizens could develop the criteria for parcel prioritization, and a committee such as, but not necessarily, the Land Conservation Committee could rank the sites. Administrator Hurm stated that the more work the Committee does on the Land Conservation Program, the easier it will be for the City Council to implement the program. Frank Svoboda outlined three important site characteristics: l.) ecological value, 2.) the imminence of development, and 3.) neighborhood priorities. Administrator Hurm added that historical aspects of a site are also important. Chair Riesen stated that the City of Eden Prairie has an optimal list of priorities. Administrator Hurm suggested that we ask someone from Eden Prairie speak to the Committee about how the city educated voters and how it got their message out. The second amendment to the Comprehensive Plan in the Land Conservation Program Objectives was discussed. It states: "[a]mend the Comprehensive plan to include important sites to acquire outright or to acquire a conservation easement ranked with input from citizens." Frank Svoboda said that Shorewood citizens and interest groups should play a role throughout the process of implementing the Land Conservation Program. It was decided that Chair Riesen and Administrator Hurm will be contact people for the public. • aA t FT f-A • SHOREWOOD LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JULY 20, 1998 SHOREWOOD CITY HALL 7:00 A.M. CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES 1. A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was convened at 7:05 a.m. Present: Ad Hoc Committee Members Dean Riesen, Fred Bruno, and Frank Svoboda Also Present: Jim Hurm, City Administrator; Brad Nielsen, Planning Director; and Erica Johnson, Intern B . REVIEW AGENDA Nothing further was added to the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes of July 6, 1998 were approved with a change in section 4, Developable Land Inventory. The statement "Brad Nielsen stated that if the city holds an easement or owns the site there should be some public access..." was changed to "Brad Nielsen stated that if the cif owns the site there should be some public access..." • 3. REVIEW PACKET Changes to the Land Conservation Committee goal, objectives, and work plan were accepted. There was discussion on the Land Conservation Program objectives, specifically, "[t]he Planning Commission and Park Commission will develop an Open Space Plan." The difference between the Open Space Plan and the Land Conservation Program were discussed. The Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program was discussed as a potential and partial funding option for land acquisition or purchasing development rights. Fred Bruno asked if the City's portion of the funding would come out of the Capital Improvement Fund. Administrator Hurm indicated that it was a possibility and that depending upon the amount of money needed a referendum might be required. Woodbury's policy survey for open space funding was discussed. Administrator Hurm indicated that the City may do a policy survey and that it could include questions about open space funding. Chair Riesen suggested that the Committee could benefit from knowing how much Shorewood residents are willing to pay for open space. The outline of the Committee's report to the City Council was discussed. It was agreed that staff would draft a report and the Committee would edit it. 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Goals and Objectives Define problem Describe Land Conservation Program vision and goals Outline Land Conservation Program objectives 3. Developable Land Inventory Map summary and inventory results 4. Development of Options List the options studied Describe the options in relation to other options 5. Evaluation of Options Each option is analyzed by listing Committee findings, discussing how the solution relates to the Land Conservation Program goals and objectives, and relating what fiscal effect it has. Option A. Committee findings: Comments on Meeting Objectives: Discussion: Fiscal Analysis: Recommendation Implementation Timetable 6. Action Plan Finally, a recommendation is made for.action and implementation. ~~V Page 1 of 1 CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD LAND CONSERVATION MEETING CONFERENCE ROOM MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1998 7:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. A. Roll Call Riesen Svoboda Bruno B. Review Agenda 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes for August 3, 1998 (Att.-#2 draft). 3. REVIEW PACKET A. Land Conservation Easement Letter from City Attorney regarding land conservation easement (Att.-#3A letter). B . Land Conservation in Minnetonka Article from the Minnetonka Memo: "Open Space Task Force begins study" (Att.-#3B article). C. Funding for Open Space Memo from Al Rolek, Finance Director, regarding financing open space acquisition (Att.- #3C memo). 4. UNDEVELOPED LAND INVENTORY Preliminary findings of the undeveloped land inventory (Att.-#4 tables). 5. ADJOURNMENT • s SHOREWOOD LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1998 SHOREWOOD CITY HALL 7:00 A.M. CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was convened at 7:10 a.m. Present: Ad Hoc Committee Members: Chair Dean Riesen, Frank Svoboda, and Fred Bruno. Also present: Brad Nielsen, Planning Director; Erica Johnson, Planning Intern; and Dennis Jabbs, Real Estate Appraiser and Shorewood resident. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes of July 20, 1998 were approved. 3. REVIEW PACKET The Trust for Public Lands' Calendar of Referenda for Open . Space Funding Ballot Measure is a recommended sequence of events for bond referenda for open space. The calendar will be kept in mind when formulating recommendations to the City Council. The summary of potential parcels for detailed inventory was discussed. It summarizes only a third of the undeveloped parcels in Shorewood and includes information from the worksheets that had previously been developed by the Committee. The Committee will ask landowners of priority sites for access to their land so those parcels can be inventoried in more detail. Erica Johnson proposed some criteria for selecting these parcels. These include: if one can see the majority of the parcel from the road, proximity to other open space, visible natural areas that appear to be valuable from a conservation standpoint, acreage, and if the parcel is adjacent to other undeveloped property. Brad Nielsen stated that the land values in the summary (from the county tax book) are undervalued. Chair Riesen stated that knowing how many residential units could potentially be built on these properties would help prioritize the parcels. Chair Riesen also asked that staff rank the parcels in terms of their natural state or ecology. Staff will consult with the City Assessor to determine more accurate land values. • Fred Bruno suggested that it would be helpful for the Committee to know the total acreage and tax value of the page 1 d if wetlands were traded within Shorewood there might no 'b any place that is undeveloped that is suited to be a creat wetland. Also, in Shorewood wetlands are not counted as developable land for density to begin with, so using a land bank might not be helpful. Fred Bruno summarized the situation by saying that because wetlands cannot be considered for development or in density calculations that they are not worth anything, so why should landowners put a conservation easement on a wetland because it would be of no tax benefit to them. Essentially conservation easements will have to be on buildable property in Shorewood. Brad Nielsen indicated that after the 1970 ordinance restricting wetland development a couple of landowners have tried to deduct from their taxes the income they lost by the City effectively taking away their right to develop the wetlands. This, he suggested, might be a way to estimate the value of wetlands. Dennis Jabbs responded by saying that the wetlands still had value to the City because of issues such as storm water retention. Fred Bruno asked what percent of conservation easements are audited by the Internal Revenue Service. It was agreed that it would probably be the majority, and that landowners who are considering a conservation easement should expect to be audited. Fred Bruno then offered that being audited is a . stressful experience and that landowners should be aware that there are costs associated with an audit. He then asked if accountants fees in such cases would be deductible. Chair Riesen suggested that the Internal Revenue Service may not audit a landowner's entire income tax return but closely scrutinize the appraisal. It was suggested that the tax code might have examples of how code is applied that might be relative to Shorewood. Chair Riesen expressed a concern that the information the City provides to residents clearly state that landowners should consult with legal and accounting professionals who have experience with conservation easements. Dennis Jabbs suggested identifying an undeveloped parcel in Shorewood to use as an example without revealing the landowner. Brad Nielsen suggested Chair Riesen's property and Mayor Dahlberg's property because they are good examples of two different typical situations in Shorewood. Dennis Jabbs indicated that if he could get a better idea of a typical parcel in Shorewood, he could develop a good example of easement valuation for Shorewood residents. Chair Riesen will work with Dennis Jabbs developing an example appropriate for Shorewood. There was discussion on the usefulness of the Committee • talking to an accountant. Brad Nielsen asked how much income a landowner would need to receive a tax benefit from an page 3 U7( 470 Pillsbury Center' 200 South Sixth Street,, • Minneapolis MN 55402 -U ti v (612) 337-9300 telephone (612) 337-9310 fax 7 ~y c N A R T E R E o e-mail: attys@kennedy-graven.com s JoiiN B. DEAN Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337-9207 e-mail: jdean@kennedy-graven.com August 4, 1998 Erica Johnson Planning Intern City of Shorewood. 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331-8927 Re: Land Conservation Easement Dear Ms. Johnson: At the request of the City Administrator, I have reviewed a conservation easement which was granted to the City of Plymouth in 1992. The easement appears to be well drafted and meets the requirement of Minn. Stat. 84C. • While it may serve as some useful guidance in the preparation of conservation easements in Shorewood, a review of the document makes it clear that it was very specifically tailored for a single transaction. Consequently, much of the detail in the document would not be too useful. An organization called the Land Trust Alliance has a book entitled "The Conservation Easement Handbook" (and 1996 revisions to the book). I am told that the book contains very helpful information regarding the preparation of such easements. You can order a cony of the book and revisions by calling, (202) 638-4725. If you need any further information, please call. Respectfully your , Jo :BDean JB cc: Teri Naab • CH130-45 #3A CH1345 kl'oYt 2 u_. U Task Force continued from page 1 Recent protective measures variety of forums during the upcoming f om the City ofMinnetonka Under the direction of the City Council, months. the Park Board recently established the Task force members include Chair- Natural Resources Stewardship Program person Janis Callison, Tom Allen, Scott which aims to protect and restore the Christensen, Marilyn Clinton, Jill Man- natural resources and biodiversity, ley, Perry Schwartz, Susan Scribner, Open Space Task within Minnetonka park land and other Roberta Seefeldt, Linnea Sodergren, natural areas. David Stevenson, Phil Swanson, Al Force be&s study Further, Minnetonka was one of the Thomas, Steve Watkins, Michael Win- first communities to adopt a wetland ship, and Terri Yearwood. For more ECENTLY, THE MINNETONKA preservation ordinance. In addition, the information, call Assistant City Manager .LXCity Council established the Open City Council recently adopted a tree Geralyn Barone, 939-8216. ❑ Space Preservation Task Force, a 15- preservation ordinance and a steep slope member citizen advisory committee ordinance to protect Minnetonka's unique How W es l mill Road formed to study a process for open space character and natural environment. t preservation in the community. Future preservation got its name The creation of the task force is an ex- tension of the community's vision where Even with these efforts, however, there ARL MILLER SHARED the history open space is a highly regarded value. is increasing pressure on the city to do Ebehind the naming of Westmill Road: "Minnetonka will be the community of more to safeguard the natural beauty for The 40 acres north of Excelsior Boule- choice where people come together to which the community is known. Although vard and east of the current Westmill live, work and play in a naturally beauti- Minnetonka is considered to be almost Road were first owned by Earl's grand- ful environment. As we work to preserve fully developed, there is and will likely father, John Miller and then by his father, our quality neighborhoods and provide continue to be a steady stream of sub- Ben Miller. The land west of the current Itheur xceptional City services, we will always division requests presented for consider- Westmill Road was owned by the West- e aware of the delicate balance between ation, particularly to divide parcels of one bergs. When the area was platted, around needfor urban services and the to five acres. In almost every case, 1954, they did the neighborly thing and n ortance o surrounding residents have approached P f Protectin8 and managing named the road "Westmill" in honor of natural surroundings. " - ' the city to request that the subject land be the Westbergs and the Millers. ❑ This commitment is further outlined in acquired for passive park purposes, often the first of the city's strategic goals: with a neighborhood petition in hand. We will vigorously protect and manage This is not desirable in every case, even Fireworks rescheduled our natural surroundings. if funds are available. However, even though in some instances it might be HE SUMMER FESTIVAL fireworks, Park acquisition desirable for the city to acquire such Twhich were rained out, have been The city has contributed to this natural parcels, there is no funding capacity to rescheduled for Tues., Oct. 6, following beauty with the development and main- do so. the Fire Department-Cities Week Open tenance of its five community parks, Charge of task force House. ❑ 37 neighborhood parks and associated playgrounds (400 acres of maintained The newly-appointed Open Space parks and 1,000 natural park acres), and Preservation Task Force has been charged the Loop Trail System, with establishing goals for open space I• The Minnetonka Park Board has preservation in the community. Based on New trailSystem dedlt developed a property acquisition list that these goals, the group will develop criteria Recently Mayor identifies desirable parcels for purchase by for identifying and selecting current and Karen Anderson, the city should the properties be listed for future parcels for preservation. Alter- right, and Park sale and the required funds are available. natives for obtaining control over land Board member Generally, these parcels are adjacent to will be identified, along with a timetable Polly Bayrd cut the existing city park land or within the and an estimated level of expenditures for ribbon dedicating Minnehaha Creek Preserve. achieving open space preservation goals. the new nature Task Force continued on 3 Natural resource management strategies trail system in page for preservation of land controlled by the Lone Lake Park. city will also be determined. The findings Included in the of the task force will then be presented to group were former the City Council for review and and press Katherin Comprehensive Plan update page 2 consideration. Elements t ' ' ' ' memorial Public meetings students, i rescheduled The task force. meetings are open to the suggested of a natu. Festival/Social public. Call 939-8200 for meeting times and sever 7 and location. In addition, the task force Board me will invite input from the community in a 3 r CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB. ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 • (612) 474-3236 FAX (612) 474-0128 • www.state.net/shorewood • cityhall@shorewood.state.net MEMO TO: Land Conservation Committee Members & Staff FROM: Al Rolek, Finance Director DATE: August 10, 1998 RE: Questions Relating to Financing Acquisition of Open Space Property Two questions were posed in a memo from Jim Hurm dated July 24 relating. to financing the acquisition of property for open space purposes. I consulted with the City's financial advisor, Springsted, Inc., in preparing the answer to these questions. The questions and their answers are as follows: Q 1. What is the possibility of using proceeds from or extending the term of our present tax increment financing (TIF) district for purchasing of land for open space purposes? Al. Our TIF district is an economic development district which, under state statutes, can run for a term of not more than 10 years. This district was created in 1990 and is scheduled to expire in 2000. The increments which this district will generate are totally committed to the retirement of debt issued for improvements within the district. The district will not generate enough increment to fully retire this debt before the district expires. It is not possible to extend the life of the district beyond the year 2000 without special legislation. Further, even if special legislation were approved, the increments would most likely still be dedicated to the retirement of the remaining outstanding bonds. Q2. What would the tax impact on residential properties of various values be if bonds in the amount of $500,000 were sold to finance the acquisition of open space? A2. First, the sale of tax-supported bonds requires a successful referendum vote. Once the public has approved the sale of the issue, the estimated tax impact on a 10-year, 15- year and a 20-year bond of $500,000 would be as follows: 10-Year Bond 15-Year Bond 20-Year Bond Market Value Annual Tax Impact Annual Tax Impact Annual Tax Impact $ 100,000 $ 12.33 $ 9.97 $ 8.28 150,000 - 18.50 14.95 12.42 200,000 24.66 19.93 16.55 250,000 30.83 24.92 20.69 300,000 36.99 29.90 24.83 500,000 61.66 49.83 41.39 1,000,000 123.31 99.66 82.77 n 4-J* PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Explanations for Inventory Findings • All parcels that were accessible have been inventoried. The land, structure, and tax values were taken from the Hennepin County tax book. Staff is working with the City Assessor to determine market values with full development potential. Brad will have the number of potential lots for the Committee at the Aug 31 meeting. The number of residential parcels that abut undeveloped and underdeveloped parcels has been used as a measure of the number of people served by open space. Zoning codes are on the last pages of the tables. Open Space Parcels immediately adjacent is a count of lakes, vacant undeveloped parcels, occupied underdeveloped parcels, and parks that abut the site. Distance to the nearest open space parcel is indicated by > (greater than 0.5 miles) or < (less than or equal to 0.5 miles). Nearest Open Space does not count lakes, undeveloped vacant, and underdeveloped occupied parcels. 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A- 74F Troy Duffin of Mountain Trails Foundation says private development and public access_ can coexist. i n the early 1990s, a Park City is unusual among 4 group of Park City citizens, Western resort towns. Nearly • business owners and city all the surrounding land is officials saw a window privately owned by ski resorts, i } beginning to close. The once- mining companies and indi- ct taken-for-granted open spaces viduals. Even to reach some used for trails by horseback nearby state parks and nation- riders, skiers, mountain bikers al forests, you have to cross and hikers were being filled private property. I in by new homes, or ringed "People move up here and F with "No Trespassing" signs. think they can bike and hike i Landowners were fed up with everywhere, but a lot of people cutting their own trails Summit County is private on private property. Serious property," says Tom Smart, an x diplomacy was needed to pre- original developer and now a serve access to nonmotorized, resident of Moose Hollow, a multiple-use trails before the gated 26-home subdivision window closed completely. near Jeremy Ranch. b 4 PHOTO BY PATRICK CONE LODESTAR S97 25 i i going to have that thing built. I can their open space," recalls Smart, almost 15 miles of trails and has been then go knock on this (next) guy's "and I didn't want to stop that." instrumental in getting permits for door and say, 'We got it to (the) edge Smart worked with the foundation several more. Indirectly, the founda- (of your property), and we want to go to build a two-mile trail on Moose tion has been involved in establishing when you're ready,' " adds Duffin, Hollow's 150 acres of designated another 100 miles of trails. In addition pointing to a diagram of squares drawn open space. Ultimately, the trail will to Moose Hollow, you can see the on a napkin to represent individual link to adjacent private property and foundation's work on trails in Gambel parcels of land. to the Great Western Trail, which Oak Park, overlooking Deer Valley, "The legal starting point is the Utah stretches from Canada to Mexico and in Empire Canyon. Other routes Land Owner Liability Act," he says. and follows the Wasatch ridgeiine in progress include the Park City Bike This state statute limits a landowner's west of Park City. Path, a paved trail that will stretch liability - if the landowner does not s a nonprofit organization, along Utah highways 248 and 224; charge a usage fee - against injury the foundation is sustained the Jordanelle Trail, a 26-mile stretch lawsuits by mountain bikers, horse- by volunteers and grants. that will circumscribe Jordanelle back riders, or whoever wanders onto The Park City restaurant Reservoir and connect with the the property with or without permis- sales tax fund helped pay Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail, lion. The statute has been uniformly Duffiri's salary the first year which follows an old railroad spur upheld in cases tried all the way to and buy a $65,000, 9,000-pound cus- between Park City and Echo; and a the Utah Supreme Court. tomized trail-building machine. The four-season trail that would extend The strength of this statute, com- turbo-diesel-powered mini-bulldozer through the Park City Golf Course, bined with local open-space require- cuts a finished path about three feet White Pine Canyon, Wolf Mountain, ments, convinces most landowners of wide with minimum disturbance to the Sun Peak, and end at the Utah Winter the community value of trails. "For the earth. While Duffin, by default, has Sports Park. The foundation is also most part," he says, "people don't want become the operator, local volunteers linking local trails, where feasible, to to be the bad guy." and even experienced, low-risk work- the Great Western Trail. When developer Tom Smart was in ers from the Utah State Prison help In addition, the foundation advises the initial planning stages of his carve the trails. other interested trail builders through- Moose Hollow project, he saw poten- The foundation is creating a far- out Utah and the United States. tial conflicts with the area's residents. reaching web of old and new pathways Duffin has an office full of information The trails on the 331 acres he acquired that link towns, cities, counties, state on everything from simple trail con- had been used by locals for decades. "I parks and national forests. In a little struction to the esoteric subject of realized when I bought the property over three years since the foundation's recycled asphalt trail surfacing. that a lot of people used the trails as inception, Duffin has personally cut Duffin recently proposed that the foundation take over the operation and maintenance of the Union Pacific . Rail Trail, which is owned by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. The state recently indicated that it can no longer maintain the trail because of budget cuts. One of the things I'm most proud of is our relationship with the state T I .n parks," says Duffin. He points to a "Memorandum of Understanding" he secured that makes the Mountain Trails Foundation the trail-building . j axing entity, facilitator and public liaison arising Bed for projects such as linking the Rail Trail to the Jordanelle Reservoir ng Apparel By internal trail. . a~ . "My vision is for you to be able to w get on your bike and go from Park City up to the Uintas or all the way x 4 R L-13 3 down past Jordanelle, through Heber, r o_ ducts By down Provo Canyon, north along the aB o age Bonneville Shoreline Trail, then Bros Sebastian - up Parleys, or Emigration Canyon," he says. I don't look at a trail system De. alogica- in a vacuum." The Mountain Trails Foundation b, LION~i can be reached at (801) 649-6839. ~r MgNN SALON AND BOUTIQU[ Shawn Emery is a Park City-based 596 Main Street free-lance writer and filmmaker. His '.'Pork cutah c company, Working Title Productions, produces corporate and travel documen- tary films and videos. 28 LODESTAR S97 MEMORANDUM • Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. ©n TO: Shorewood Park Commission Meeting DATE: July 27, 1998 At'i E Cy lIJ1~c SUBJECT: Park and Trail Planning Process By FROM: Mark Koegler On December 9, 1997, the Park Commission and City Council met in a joint session to discuss park and trail planning issues in Shorewood. The outcome of that meeting was agreement that the City should undertake a grassroots approach to solicit input on whether or not Shorewood should continue efforts to implement a local trail system and to determine what types of park improvements are needed in the community. In order to make the approach as broad-based as possible, it was determined that input should be taken in three forms: 1) a community visioning session, 2) a community recreation survey and 3) the appointment of a Citizen Review Group. Since December, the Park Commission has been actively addressing and/or coordinating all three of these items. Community Vision Meeting On February 19, 1998, the Park Commission hosted a community meeting that focused on establishing elements of a vision for the City of Shorewood and specifically, how parks fit into the overall. community vision. A complete summary of the session is included as Attachment A. Approximately 45 people were present at the session. Meeting participants overwhelmingly indicated that parks and recreation were important to them. Freeman Park and the LRT trail were frequently mentioned as "favorite places" by many of those present. Collectively, the group thought that preservation of high quality natural resources, staying out ahead of LRT planning, establishing a network of pedestrian and bike trails and increasing opportunities for youth were extremely important. Telephone Survey The second tool used for gathering information from the Shorewood community involved a telephone survey. Decision Resources conducted a survey that was developed and reviewed by the Park Commission and City Council. The survey of 300 randomly selected residents had an accuracy of ±5.5%. A complete summary of the survey is included as Attachment B. The results of the survey showed a strong interest in establishing a network of trails in the City of Shorewood. Sixty- seven percent of the respondents felt that trails should be either the top or second priority for recreational development in the community. Only 12% opposed providing trails in the community. 'When asked about parks, most of those that had visited parks ranked them as either excellent or • good. Those that gave parks lower ratings cited poor maintenance and upkeep and inadequate facilities as the reason for their responses. Decision Resources offered the following conclusions: 123 North Third Street. Suite 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 (612) 338-0800 Fax (612) 338-6838 Memorandum • July 27, 1998 Page 3 created positive or negative sides, or without judgement, whether or not more than one side of the issue is likely to occur. The respective sides of each issue were noted on a flip chart and comments were noted. The outcome is depicted on the sheet entitled Shorewood Trail Planning Issues - Analysis - July 16, 1998. After each issue had been analyzed, the group was asked to identify means and strategies to resolve each issue. Their responses are noted in the attachments. After the issues discussion was completed, the group offered comments on possible park improvements. July 23. 1998 - The purpose of the final session was to have the Citizen Review Group formulate recommendations on trail planning and future park improvements. Because of the time limitations and the general nature of the group's charge, they could not offer specific recommendations on whether or not to build certain trail segments. They were asked: Should Shorewood continue efforts to establish a local trail system throughout the community? Unanimously, they answered yes. Since they agreed that trail planning efforts should continue in Shorewood, they were asked what actions should be taken. Their specific responses are noted in Attachment C. The Citizen Review Group felt that two things should be done initially. First, trails should become a formalized goal of the City of Shorewood. The group questioned any further planning efforts without the City Council establishing at least planning efforts for trails as a priority. Assuming that trails are earmarked as a priority, the group felt that the trail plan needs to be updated.. They i suggested a number of topics that should be considered in updating the plan. Where do we go from here? At the Park Commission meeting on August 11`h, we need to consider the aforementioned question. The vision session has been held, the telephone survey has been completed and the Citizen Review Group completed its task. All of these sources of information strongly support continued planning for trails in Shorewood. It is now up to the Park Commission to digest this material and determine the appropriate course of action. If the City is going to continue park and trail planning, what should be done? Does the Park Commission formulate a recommendation to the City Council or is some type of joint discussion session appropriate? What time frame should be attached to this effort? For example, if the trail plan is to be updated, that can probably be accomplished over the winter with completion by the spring of 1999. Prior to that time, should the City Council "formalize" the importance of trails as a community goal? Footnote The selection of the Citizen Review Group was completed in a totally random manner. The result was a group of 17 individuals who were very interested in the topic and who seemed highly objective in their approach. They devoted three prime summer evenings to discussing park and trail issues. In doing so, they provided comments, insights and ideas that have not been part of the dialogue in • the past. Regardless of the eventual outcome of this issue, the City of Shorewood received a great deal of benefit from the efforts of this dedicated group of residents. • Proximity and access to regional recreation resources • Slow pace to community • Growing pains with recent development • Growth is occurring around all sides of city • Lack of identity - leftovers from lake communities • No sidewalks VISIONING EXERCISE - What does this place want to be? In the Visioning Exercise the small groups were asked to identify, both individually and as a group, what characteristics comprise a vision for the future community of Shorewood? Each small group discussed their visions, arrived at five conclusions and presented their characteristics at the "Vision Wall" on half sheets of paper. Once on the wall, the characteristics were placed into groups of common characteristics. These groupings are listed below with a bulleted list of characteristics taken verbatim from the "Vision Wall." PARKS AND TRAILS Natural Resources • Buried utilities • Keep open space, wetlands, woods, etc. • Trees • Dark skies - clear • Underground utilities • Progress without compromising country Park Improvements • Expand Freeman to Hwy 7 and east • Pocket parks (more in the neighborhoods) Trails and Accessibilitv • Co-existence of traffic and people • Improve the major thorough-fare (i.e. • "Welcome" to bikes and walking Smithtown, Eureka) • Street trails for access to LRT • Pedestrian accessibility to community • Get in front of planning around LRT resources (school, park, lake) (sidewalks and trails • More and safer trails ) t i • Subway under LRT - to keep trail on top Diverse Activities • Recreationally diverse opportunities • More activities for youth (13-18) • Recreation center with pools • Community youth/recreational center • More ice (indoors and outdoors) Golf Course • Municipal golf course Shorewood Vision Session Summary Paoe 2 • Shorewood Parks and Trails "What Do We Want Our Community To Be? What is the Role of Parks and Trails?" Characteristics of Parks and Recreation in the Community a A Community that has: ` c. `D ~ ^ Z c°. Increased recreational opportunities for youth j, 4 T a I Increased recreational opportunities for adults i 2 2 3 0 Pedestrian/bike trails within parks 3 1 2 2 Network of pedestrian/bike traiL~t~o~g~ion~t5e 2 Developing Freeman Park for programmed athletic needs 1 1 3 Emphasizing neighborhood parks for use by the immediate neighborhood 3 1 3 0 Investing more funds to improve current facilities and services I 1 3 2 1 Preservation.of high-quality>natural"resources sF a: 4 0.. 0 Provide interpretive/educational recreation facilities I 0 1 4 12 Better coordinated athletic programming (between churches, sports I 1 4 1 organizations, etc.) More emphasis on competitive sports facilities and programming f 1 3 I 1 2 • More emphasis on non or self-programmed sports facilities I 1 3 3 1 Provide additional tennis courts 0 1 2 Other: Recreational center 0 3 1 0 Other: Public art and gardens ` 3 3 3 0 Other: Country flavor ' 3 2 0 0 Other. 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In fact, fifty seven percent posted "excellent" ratings, the third highest level in the suburban Metropolitan Area. Only three percent posted lower evaluations. Twenry-five percent posted "location" as what they like most about living in the City of Shorewood, especially women. Eighteen percent pointed to "quiet and peacefulness," especially men, while fourteen percent cited the "lakes," particularly residents for over twenty years, and twelve percent mentioned "small town ambience." Eight percent liked "strong neighborhoods," while six percent cited the "country atmosphere;" the latter was most important to empty-nesters. Smaller numbers cited "nice people," "safe area," "size of lots," and "parks and trails." When considering what they liked least, twenty-two percent mentioned "high taxes" and ten percent pointed to "traffic congestion." Nine percent disliked "growth," particularly residents for over twenty years. Seven percent disliked the "politics on the City Council," especially residents for over twenty years, while six percent each lamented "poor city water," particularly 45-54 year olds and over 65 year olds, and "distance from the Twin Cities," mainly residents for five years or less and empty-nesters. Smaller percentages saw the "need for more parks and trails," "poor street maintenance," "rude people," and "'restrictive zoning regulations." An impressive twenty percent were "boosters" - residents who disliked "nothing" about living in the City of Shorewood. Current Park Facilities: Residents were asked which of five parks in the community they visited, visitors were then asked to evaluate the recreational facilities in the parks they used. Forty-seven percent reported household members had visited Freeman Park during the past year. Among visitors, ninety-eight percent rated the park and recreational facilities as "excellent" or "good," while two percent rated it as "only fair." Favorably impressed residents were most often residents using trails outside of the city, 18-44 year olds, residents of households containing children, and Precinct Three and Four residents. Non-users tended to be residents not leaving the city to use trails elsewhere, over 55 year olds, residents of households containing seniors, empty- nesters, and Precinct Two residents. Twenty-four percent reported visiting Cathcart Park during the past year. Among visitors to Cathcart Park, seventy-five percent rated the park favorably, while twenty-five percent rated it Page 2 City of Shorewood Residential Studv Decision Resources Ltd June, 1998 skating and hockey rinks, particularly residents of households containing children and Precinct Three and Four residents. Forty-one percent used the picnicking facilities there, essentially residents using trails outside of the city, while forty percent used the soccer and football fields, particularly 18-44 year olds and residents of households containing children. Thirty-three percent of the households reported their members used tennis courts and the concession stand at Freeman Paris. Tennis courts were used most often by residents rating their quality of life as "good" and Precinct Three and Four residents, concession stand use was highest among residents for five years or less, residents of households containing children, and Precinct Three and Four residents. Thirty-two percent reported they used the basketball courts in the city, especially residents rating their quality of life as "good" or "only fair," residents using trails outside of the city, residents of households containing children, and Precinct Three and Four residents. Only eleven percent of the households in the community used the city's volleyball courts- Value of City Facilities: Residents were asked to evaluate the value to the community of the current facilities located in City of Shorewood Parks. Seventy-one percent rated the playground equipment as "very valuable," while sixty-six percent similarly rated the grassy areas for leisure activities. Residents for five years or less and empty-nesters were most apt to place higher value on the grassy areas, while residents of households containing children were most apt to see a lower value. Fifty-seven percent each felt the baseball and softball fields and the trails at Freeman Park were "very valuable." With respect to baseball and softball fields, higher value was seen by 18-44 year olds and residents of households containing children, while lower value was placed by residents for over twenty years, over >j year olds, and empty-nesters. Higher value was placed on the baseball and softball fields by 1844 year olds and residents of households containing children, while lower value was assessed by residents for over twenty years, over 55 year olds, and empty-nesters. Similarly, higher value was placed on the trails at Freeman Park by residents of households containing children. Forty-eight percent rated the soccer and football fields and the skating and hockey rinks as "very valuable." Higher value was placed on the soccer and football fields by 18-44 year olds and residents of households containing children, while lower value was seen by over 55 year olds and empty-nesters. Again, higher value was assigned on skating and hockey rinks by 18-44 year olds and residents of households containing children, while lower value was posted by empty-nesters. Forty-two percent regarded the picnicking facilities as "very valuable."Higher value was placed on the picnicking facilities by 18-44 year olds and women, while lower values were assigned by men. Page 4 • City of Shorewood Residential Study Decision Resources, Ltd June, 1998 playgrounds. In fact, forty-five percent "strongly preferred" it remain undeveloped. Sentiment for leaving the land undeveloped was highest among residents for ten-to-twenty years, residents rating their quality of life as "good," and empty-nesters, while 18-44 year olds and residents of households containing children wanted the land to be developed as recreational areas. Use of Recreational Facilities in OtIzer Communities: Forty-seven percent of Shorewood residents regularly used Ieisure-time recreational facilities or programs in other cities. The fifty-three percent who did not do so tended to be residents for over twenty years, residents not leaving the city to use trails elsewhere, over 55 year olds, residents of households containing seniors, and empty-nesters. Fourteen percent used "parks" elsewhere, particularly residents using trails outside of the city, 18-44 year olds. and residents of households containing children, while ten percent left to use "trails." especially residents for five years or less, residents using trails outside of the city, 18-44 year olds, and Precinct Two residents. Seven percent left the city to use "swimming pools" in other areas, essentially 18-44 year olds and residents of households containing children. Smaller numbers left to visit health clubs, golf courses, tennis courts, community centers, ice rinks, and ballfields. Forry-three percent reported household members reguiariy used trails in other cities. Usership was particularly high among 18-44 year olds, while it was lowest among 45-54 year olds. Trails in the Community: When asked about the major positives of trails within the City of Shorewood, forty percent lauded it usefulness for "exercise." "Exercise" was most important to residents of households containing seniors. Nineteen percent mentioned the "safety related to pedestrians and bicyclists being off the main roads." Eleven percent saw "recreation value," while eight percent liked their "accessibility." Eight percent also wanted to "keep things natural," particularly over 55 year olds. "Recreational value" was key to residents for five years or less and 18-44 year olds, while "accessibility" was essential to residents rating their quality of life as "excellent," residents using trails outside of the city, and residents of households containing children. Four percent thought trails would be "good for families," essentially Precinct Three and Four residents, while three percent felt there was "nothing" positive about city trails. Fifty-one percent felt there was "nothing" which they considered negative about trails in the city. Eight percent worried about "safety and crime," particularly women. Six percent each worried about "maintenance costs," "location to private property," and "snow mobiles." "Maintenance costs" were a concern of residents of households containing children, "snow mobiles" bothered Pa- e 6 City of Shorewood Residential Study • Decision Resources. Ltd June, 1998 likely" to do so. Twenty percent were either "not too likely" or "not at all likely," to use it. Likelihood of use was highest among residents using trails outside of the city, 18-44 year olds, and residents of households containing children. It was lowest among residents for over twenty years, residents not leaving the city to use trails elsewhere, over 55 year olds, residents of households containing seniors, and empty-nesters. Ninety-eight percent of the households likely to use the trails would do so for "recreational purposes," while forty-five percent would use the trails for "traveling within the City of Shorewood." "Recreational purposes" was highest among residents not leaving the city to use trails elsewhere, while "traveling" was a favorite of Precinct Two residents. Both uses were posted by residents using trails outside of the city, 18-44 year olds, and Precinct One residents. Ninety-eight percent of the users would use the trails for "walking and hiking," while eighty-six percent would do so for "bicycling." Walkers and hikers were most apt to be residents not leaving the city to use trails elsewhere, while bicyclists were more often residents for five years or less, residents using trails outside of the city, 1844 year olds, and residents of households containing children. Fifty-two percent would "jog" and forty-eight percent would "cross-country ski." Jogging was especially popular. among 45-54 year olds and residents of households _ containing children, while cross-country skiers were most frequently residents for five years or less and residents using trails outside of the city. Thirty-three percent would "rollerblade" on the city's trails; they were most often 18-44 year olds, residents of households containing children, and Precinct Three and Four residents. Forty-seven percent reported they would use a city trail even if it were "over one quarter of a mile away" from their residence, especially residents using trails outside of the city. Twenty-si:x percent would require the trail to be "up to three blocks away," while twelve percent would use a trail only if it were "down the block." "Up to three blocks away" was posted most often by residents of households containing children, while "down the block" was the limit set by residents not leaving the city to use trails elsewhere. Seven percent would "not use a trail" at all, while two percent would require it to be "in their front yard" and one percent, "across the street." Non-users were most apt to be residents for over twenty years, residents not leaving the city to use trails elsewhere, over 55 year olds, residents of households containing seniors, empty-nesters, and men. Page 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . rR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -Iola s Ltd 'Sov MN. Z,R R. -N IN WARR ME RZ Rk k9l ed Of four neighborhood parks Parks and one large The Shorewoo System is compos d Park Lodger, Cathcart, Qanor~aakd S-oreeaoch of the park Fre narks, OmmunitV `*.nan our household used which, if any, have members of Y you rate the would y lease tell me „ ASR_) NOW ing the past year? (IF „USED, ark, (ROTATE) dur par. and recreational facilities in that p NOT USE FXC GOO F_1 POO USE DKR 5. Badger Park, located by 2 0 13% 4% 0% so?-. ? City Hall? 6. Cathcart Park, locatea on church Road by the border with the City Of 3% 15% 6% 74% 2° Chanhassen? ° 7. Manor park, located at ' Road and Suburban 3t 12% 3% 0% 79% Manor Drive'. Located 8. Silveraood park, at Covington Road and 3v 13% 2% 0% 79% 3% Old market Road? Freeman Park, located 21° 250 it 0% 510 2% 9. off of Eureka Road' PARK(SASK: IF „ONLy FAR" OR "POOR„ IS POSTED FOR ANY (N=36) 10. why do you feel that wav? - NOT ENOUGH FACILITIES, POOR MAINTENANCy/L'PEP , 47 ° 3 0 . 39%; TOO SMALL, 11 % ; SCATTERED, IF HOUSEHOLD ME~vSBERS USED ANY°ARR,R' (N=196) facilities in the Shorewood Parks, For each of followicu or members of your household use please tell me if y them.... (ROTATE) DKR YES NO ° ~ 69% 31% areas for leisure activities. 69% 330 0% 11. Grassy . went? 41% 59% Oa £ 12. Playground equ P ° 2% Picnicing facilities? 33% 65a 13. 68% 0% 14. Tennis courts? 320 00 15. Basketball courts? 11% 89% ' 16. Volleyball courts? 471; 53% 0% 17 Baseball and Softball fields? 4Q% 60% 0% Soccer and Football fields? 660 340 0% a 18 . Park? 45% 53% 2° 19. Trails at Freeman ..inks? 2 20. Skating and Hockey , 33% 660 21. Concession Stand at Freeman Park. • 2 36. Do you or members of your house- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% hold regularly use leisure-time NO SZa recreational facilities or pro- SWIMMING POOL 70 grams in, other cities? (IF "YES," TRAILS ......100 ASK:) what types of facilities HEALTH CLUB. . . . . . . . . . . 4 or programs are you using in these GOLF COURSES 30 other cities? PARKS 140 COMMUNITY CENTER 2% BALLFIELDS............. I TENNIS COURTS 3°s ICE RINK ...............20 SCATTERED 1 37. in particular, do you or members YES 43i0 of your household regularly use NO ....................560 trails in other cities? DON'T KNOW/REF'CTSED.....1t 38. If there were undeveloped land in UNDEVELOPED/ STRONGLY ..45o the community, would you prefer UNDEVELOPED 20. it to remain undeveloped or would RECREATIONAL Ilo you prefer it to become recrea- RECREATIONAL/STRONGLY.11t tional areas, such as athletic DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 130 f ields or playgrounds? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? Moving on..... in the following questions you will be asked for your opinions about trails in the community. Please keep in mind that this discussion has nothing to do with the current LRT trail which goes through the City of Shorewood. 39. What, if anything, do you see as the major positive of trails in the community? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED, 30; EXERCISE, 409;; RECREATION, llv; SAFETY/OFF THE MAIN ROADS, 190; KEEP NATURE, 8a; ACCES- SIBILITY, 8t; GOOD FOR FAMILIES, 40; NOTHING, 30; SCAT- TERED, 2.. 40. And, what, if anything, do you see as the negative of trails in the cou=rni ty? x DON'T KNOW/REFUSED, 10t; NOTHING, 511.-'; •MASNTENANCE COSTS, 60; LOCATION TO PRIVATE PROPERTY, 6s; SNOWMOBILES, 6a; SAFETY/CRIME, 8 a ; DOG MESSES, 3 a ; NEGA'T'IVE IMPACT ON NATURE, 21;; ROAD CROSSING DANGERS, 1a; T00 MANY PEOPLE WILL USE, 1°s; SCATTERED, 6%'. 4 Which of the following recreational activities would you or members of _ycur household particiwate in on the trail sys- tem.... (ROTATE) YES NO DICK 46. Rollerbladin , 47. Bicycling? g 33, 660 10 ycling. 48. Walking and Hikin 860 130 0 49- Jogging? g'? 98, 2 0 00 52-11 2 50. Cross-Count 470 30 51. Something else;ki_ng? 48 8a 49, 30 9s 890 20 52. How close to your residence would WOULD NOT NSF........... 70 a trail need to be for you to use FRONT YARD. it in your front yard, across ACROSS STREE - - -2a the street, down the block, up to DOWN THE BLOCK..._...•-1' 3 blocks away, or could it be over " 120 a quarter of a mile away? LP TO 3 BLOC~,,S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 260 QUARTER MILT. AWAY.. -47-1. DON'T MOW............. 40 REFUSED----------------10 53. Would you support or o trail link in your areapif ethe STRONGLY SUPPORT 220 trail were to SUPPORT ...............33v run adjacent to your OPPOSE....... property? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do STRONGLY OPPOSE....... 19% You feel strongly that way? DON'T MOW/RE FUSED----i0ve • Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes.... S4. What is your age, please? Stop me 18-24 0 when I read the i ................3 it. d nterval which 25-34 ..................8 contains a 35-44-----------------31v 45-54-----------------7-6 55-64--------------- .160 65 AND OVER 150 REFUSED 00 55. What is the highest level of g formal education you completed? HIGH SCHOOL OR LESS. , . -a_ 0 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE. .100 VO-TECH/TECH COLLEGE ...80 SOME COLLEGE......... .140 COLLEGE GRADUATE...... 500 POST-GRADUATg......... 140 REFUSED ................00 Could you tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household be sure to include yourself.... 56. First, persons over 65 years old? NONE. ...............780 0 ONE 12- TWO OR MORE 100 6 Attachment C CITIZENS REVM GROUP NAME ADDRESS PHONE 1. George Fecti; 26335 Pesch Circle Day - 659-2409 Evening - 474-1610 2. Clay Atkinson 5735 Brentridge Dr. Day - 332-2120 Evening - 474-1874 3. J.B. Ridding 5885 Strawberry Lane 474-2332 4. Frank Martin 4952 Devonshire Circle 474-2021 5. Timothy Albers 4833 Regents Waik Day - 428-8752 Evening - 470-0829 6. Robert Gagne 24850 Amiee Rd. 474-5788 7. C. Love 5460 Teal Circle Day - 470-2552 Evening - 474-7802 8. John Tietz '71680 Gaipin La Day - 359-3204 Evening - 474-3011 9. Karen Tetzioff 6100 Rampart CL 470-612-3 10. Sheryl Gilbertson 26055 Smithtown La 470-8166 11. Brian Lieffers 5970 Strawberry La Day - 831-4181 Evening - 470-9383 12. Lori Ronhoude 838 3rd Ave. 474-2218 13. Kathy McDougle 25425 Nfann Ln Day - 820-7326 Evening - 470-0414 14. BarbaraMIler 5345 Wedgewood Dr. Day - 373-9655 Evening - 474-3180 15. Donald Kline 26435 Edgewood Rd. Day - 474-8388 Evening - 474-5114 16. Eliz Peck 25975 Wild Rose Ln 474-8956 17. Sue Thurston 6090 Apple Rd. Day - 937-8321 Evening - 474-2158 • Citizen Review Group Meeting Shorewood Trail Planning Issues - July 9, 1998 General: • Impact on the community ♦ Aesthetics ♦ Increased value - benefit ♦ Tree loss Lack of privacy ♦ Signs ♦ Perception vs. reality (fear) ♦ Social gathering place ♦ Mitigate bedroom community syndrome • Need to look at other communities connections • Plan for flexibility • LRT longevity • Cost ♦ Installation ♦ Maintenance ♦ Snow removal • . Changing demographics - trail users • Turtles vs. planners • Insider/outsider mentality - use of trails by others • Political will Property Rights: • Impact on property (lots) • Right-of-way - perceived ownership • Legal status of right-of-way Safety: • Safety - Pedestrians and Bicycles ♦ Smithtown Road ♦ Eureka Road ♦ Mill Street ♦ Minnewashta Elementary School ♦ Yellowstone Trail ♦ Galpin Lake Road - 117 to TH5 ♦ County Road 19 near NSP • Vandalism increase • . Vandalism decrease - more people in area, provides constructive activity • Freeman Park has remote trails • Major road crossing problems - TH7 needs bridges 1 City of Shorewood Trail and Park Planning Citizen Review Group Meeting July 16, 199 8 7:00 - 9:30 P.M. Southshore Senior/Community Center 1. Overview of July 9, 1998 Meeting 2. Issues Discussion • Review issues • Evaluate both sides of each issue • Identify options to resolve each issue - means and/or strategies 3. Discuss Park Improvements 4. Identify Park Improvement Recommendations 5. Review Agenda for Next Meeting 6. Adjourn • utsider mentality -use of eco sderede in trail planning be Insider/o Needs to deeds to be considered in trail Planning Political will Property 'Rights' on size of trail and lot) Impact on property (depends erty value H May decrease Prop vacy value Decreased p May increase properly Noisellitter/dogs Snow removal • perceived owner}" Qh use Right-of-way " H Assumed ownership throub of right-of-way O . Legal status trail planning Needs to be investigated and considered in Safety: and Bicycles Safety -I edestrian(.s~) May attract more traffic modes with vehicles width may not accommodate all Removes conflicts Vandalism more people in area May increase, an impact more people in area Location of trail has May decrease, Provides a constructive activity • Freeman park has remote trails Citizen Review Group Meeting - July 16, 1998 Shorewood Trail Planning Issues - Means and Strategies • Impact on the community ♦ Research property value and tax impacts - look at both community and private lot impacts ♦ Investigate history of trail system impacts in other communities - Golden Valley is a good contact. ♦ Avoid misinformation -get out the facts ♦ Consider whether or not we are maintaining a "country" community • Other community connections ♦ Consider in the planning process • Plan for flexibility • LRT longevity ♦ Coordinate efforts with other government jurisdictions -Hennepin County ♦ Advocate permanent dual use of the corridor • Cost • ♦ Look at alternative financing methods fast ♦ Publicize facts ♦ Examine cosvbenefit analysis - what is per capita cost? • Changing demographics • Turtles vs. Planners • Insider/outsider mentality • Political will ♦ Disseminate information - use the web page ♦ Petitions ♦ Provide visual images of the trail(s) ♦ Involve impacted parties at the beginning ♦ Define trails as a community goal - state in comprehensive plan • Impact on property ♦ Gather testimonials from other communities ♦ Consider safety impacts ♦ Provide accurate information • ♦ Provide visual images of the trail(s) ♦ Information is the key 1 • ♦ Can partial funding be obtained? ♦ Examine precedent issue • Local standards vs. outside standards ♦ Compare local standards to industry norms i }A Y L S • City of Shorewood Trail and Park Planning Citizen Review Group Meeting July 23, 1998 7:00 - 9:30 P.M. Southshore Senior/Community Center L Overview of Previous Meetings 2. Completion of Issues Discussion 3. Completion of Park Improvements Discussion • 4. Recommendations to the Park Commission and City Council 5. Next Steps • Report recommendations to Park Commission and City Council • Review/modify trail plan and park improvement plans • Public review i 6. Adjourn - Citizen Review Group Complete - Thank you. • What additional park improvements are needed in Shorewood? • Acquire green space - consider all sizes of parcels • Enhance natural areas - consider establishment of prairie areas • Look at expanding Freeman Park • Consider additional youth activities for "non-organized" pursuits such as in-line skating, BMX, skateboarding, playgrounds and basketball. • Integrate trails into parks - create trail loops - connect park trails to the LRT trail in Freeman Park. • Add benches and seating areas, create "stops along the way" • Add permanent restrooms at Freeman Park 3 t • Page 1 of 1 CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD LAND CONSERVATION MEETING CONFERENCE ROOM MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1998 7:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. A. Roll Call Riesen Svoboda Bruno B. Review Agenda 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes for August 17, 1998 (Att.-#2 draft) 3. REVIEW PACKET A. Minnesota Statute 84C (Att.-#3A statute) B . Keeping Nature in Your Community Workshop (Att.-#3B flyer) 4. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND ESTATE PLANNING A roundtable discussion of conservation easements and estate planning with environmental • and tax attorneys: Jean Coleman, others to be announced. 5. UNDERDEVELOPED LAND INVENTORY Potential number of lots on underdeveloped land 6. DISCUSSION OF AN OFFER TO SELL LAND - 25720 HIGHWAY 7 7. ADJOURNMENT s DRA F SHOREWOOD LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING is MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1998 SHOREWOOD CITY HALL 7:00 A.M. CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was convened at 7:05 a.m. Present: Ad Hoc Committee Members: Frank Svoboda and Fred Bruno Also present: Jim Hurm, City Administrator, and Erica Johnson, Planning Intern 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes of August 3, 1998 were approved. 3. HANDOUTS Fred Bruno distributed an article from Lodestar magazine, "Trailblazer", Summer 1997. Staff distributed a memo • regarding the Park and Trail Planning Process to the Shorewood Park Commission (memo dated July 27, 1998). Committee members were invited to a special work session September 21, 1998 during which the City Council will discuss this report. 4. REVIEW PACKET Frank Svoboda suggested that the Committee develop questions for a policy survey this fall. Administrator Hurm will get copies of questionnaires that are being suggested by Deasun Resources Inc., the firm being retained to conduct the survey in November. Frank Svoboda suggested having an estate planning attorney speak to the group. Chair Riesen and Fred Bruno are also trying to schedule attorneys with experience with conservation easements and other tax issues. It was agreed that Committee members would try to schedule the attorneys for the next meeting for a round-table type of discussion. Administrator Hurm will contact Chair Riesen regarding the next meeting. The Committee briefly discussed the letter from the City Attorney regarding his review of the conservation easement agreement held by the City of Plymouth. It was agreed that • the structure of the document would be useful to the City if it pursued a conservation easement. It was decided that page 1 ~I DP staff would purchase the book "The Conservation Easement • Handbook," by Land Trust Alliance, as suggested by the City Attorney in his letter. The Committee briefly discussed the Minnesota Statute 84C which was mentioned in the City Attorney's letter. Fred Bruno will send copies of the statute's updates and annotations to staff for distribution at the next meeting. Fred Bruno will also speak with the City Attorney regarding the issue of multiple transactions in the previously mentioned easement agreement. The Committee briefly discussed the Minnetonka Memo article "Open Space Task Force begins study." The process in Minnetonka is similar to that of Shorewood's. The memo from Al Rolek, Finance Director, was discussed. The City cannot use the existing tax increment financing district nor can it create a new one to finance open space acquisition. Frank Svoboda suggested that now that the inventory is done the Committee could start to prioritize underdeveloped parcels. Land in Shorewood is very expensive, so the parcels need to be carefully chosen. Erica Johnson suggested asking residents in the policy survey what level of taxes they are willing to pay for open space acquisition. . 5. UNDEVELOPED LAND INVENTORY Landowners can run into problems developing a parcel if other people have used the lot for a number of years more and the landowner has done nothing to stop them. Fred Bruno suggested that if the City acquires open space, the lot should have a sign indicating that it is city-owned open space. Administrator Hurm suggested that the Committee include this idea in its recommendations to the Council. Administrator Hurm also offered that every five years the City could send letters to remind residents adjacent to open space parcels that those parcels are in fact owned by the City. The Committee briefly discussed county forfeited land. Fred Bruno suggested that as land is forfeited, the City should consider it for open space acquisition. It was agreed that Mr. Buno's suggestion will be included in the recommendations to the Council. The definitions of the factors "measured" in the land inventory were discussed. "Active recreation" was clarified as a subjective factor that indicates if a parcel is suited for more recreation than trails. Erica Johnson indicated that for political reasons other cities have considered the distribution of open space parcels among neighborhoods when • prioritizing parcels for open space acquisition. It was page 2 D 9,) agreed that Ms. Johnson will work with the Planning • Department to evaluate this distribution in Shorewood. Frank Svoboda asked Erica Johnson if she felt enough information has been collected to start prioritizing parcels. Ms. Johnson indicated that there is enough information to start, but there are some parcels that were not inventoried because they require access on private land or the parcel was not visible from the road. Administrator Hurm suggested that the new aerial photos could be used to assess these sites. Because the "number of immediately adjacent residential units" did not greatly vary in the inventory results, it was agreed that the factor would be substantial only if it were a very low number, such as one or two. Erica Johnson asked the Committee if knowledge of impending development for the sites considered would be useful information. It was agreed that this information would be needed further along in the process. The Planning Department may be able to provide some preliminary indication on some parcels. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at • 8:25 a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Erica Johnson Planning Intern page 3 ~I FREDERIC BRUNO & ASSOCIATES ATTORNEYS AT LAW I : • THE COLONNADE 3tJ > It 5500 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 730 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55416 FREDERIC BRUNO TELEPHONE: (612) 545-7900 TIMOTHY R. ANDERSON August 18, 1998 Attention: Erica Johnson City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Re: Land Conservation Committee Dear Erica: Enclosed please find a photocopy of Chapter 84C of the Minnesota Statutes, Conversation Easements. You will note that this represents Minnesota's • adoption of the Uniform Conservation Easement Act. Also, this letter will confirm that Attorney, Jean Coleman has agreed to speak to our committee on August 31, 1998, at 7:00 a.m. Ms. Coleman has significant experience with conservation easements, both in the private and public sector. She also is aware of all the various resources with respect to land trust issues in our area. Her telephone number is 588-4904. She was recommended to me by Ted Deaner, Chairman of the Real Estate Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Very truly yours, Frederic Bruno FB/ms Enclosures i At 3A ISERVATION 30, 1989." The provision as subd. Chapter 84C zserted in subd. 1 EASEMENTS CONSERVATION and deleted a tion on June 30, Section § 12, eff. April 28, 84C.01. Definitions. rovision relating to 84C.02. Creation, conveyance, acceptance, and duration. s nce of funds from 84C.03. Judicial actions. i, 84C.04. Validity. l repealed subd. 4, 84C.05. Applicability. ion date of the citi- UNIFOR4t CONSERVATION EASEMENT ACT t subd. 1, deleted a Table of Jurisdictions Wherein Act Has Been Adopted i of the council, and ;raph that notwith- For text of Uniform Act, and variation notes and annotation materials j' the council would for adopting jurisdictions, see Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, # Volume 12 Jurisdiction Statutory Citation • -ilk Alaska ..................AS 34.17.010 to 34.17.060. Arizona........... • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..A.R.S. 33-271 to 33-276. 1 District of Columbia .......................D.C.Code 1981, 45-2601 to 45-2605. Georgia ..................................O.C.G.A. 44-10-1 to 44-10-8. Idaho ...................................I.C. 55-2101 to 55-2109. F Indiana West's A.I.C. 32-5-2.6-1 to 32-5-2.6-7. } 9r Kansas K.S.A. 58-3810 to 58-3817. , Kentucky • • • KRS 382.800 to 382.860. Maine ...................................33 M.R.S.A. 476 to 479-B. { Minnesota M.S.A. 84C.01 to 84C.05. 7 Mississi PPi• ..............................Code 1972, 89-19-1 to 89-19-15. a : Nevada ..................................N.R.S. 111.390 to 111.400. New Mexico NMSA 1978, §§47-12-1 to 47-12-6. South Carolina ...........................Code 1976, 27-8-10 to 27-8-80. Texas ......................V.T.C:A., Natural Resources Code, 183.001 to 183.005. Virginia ...........................Code 1950, 10.1-1009 to 10.1-1016. M~isconsin.. W $ A 700 40 E: . YH 2 WESTLAW Computer Assisted Legal Research TLAW supplements your legal research in many ways. WESTLAW allows you to 0 update your research with the most current information • expand your library with additional resources • retrieve direct history, precedential history and parallel citations with the Insta-Cite service ;~.floe more information on using WESTLAW to supplement your research. see the AW Electronic Research Guide, which follows the Preface. II 217 Y`r i~ 44 } ~E i CONSERVATI(O) Library References Easements 0-51. WESTLAW Topic No. 141. 4 C.J.S. Easements § 86 et seq. 84C.01. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: x (1) "Conservation easement" means a nonpossessory interest of a holder in `t ;f= real property imposing limitations or affirmative obligations the purposes of which include retaining or protecting natural, scenic, or open-space values of ~ real property, assuring its availability for agricultural, forest, recreational, or open-space use, protecting ~ natural resources, maintaining or enhancing air or ~ - ` ,vater quality, or preserving the historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural aspects of real property. { (2) "Holder" means: i , (i) a governmental body empowered to hold an interest in real property 1 under the laws of this state or the United States; or f (ii) a charitable corporation, charitable association, or charitable trust, the purposes or powers of which include retaining or protecting the natural, scenic, or open-space values of real property, assuring the availability of real property for agricultural, forest, recreational, or open-space use, protecting natural resources, maintaining or enhancing air or water quality, or preserving the r t historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural aspects of real property. t (3) "Third-party right of enforcement" means a right provided in a conserva- tion easement to enforce any of its terms granted to a governmental body, charitable corporation, charitable association, or charitable trust, which, al- though eligible to be a holder, is not a holder. - - Laws 1983, c. 232, § 1. 84C.02. Creation, conveyance, acceptance, and duration (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a conservation easement may be created, conveyed, recorded, assigned, released, modified, terminated, or otherwise altered or affected in the same manner as other easements. - (b) No right or duty in favor of or against a holder and no right in favor of a t~ person having a third-party right of enforcement arises under a conservation easement before its acceptance by the holder and a recordation of the accep- tance. (c) Except as provided in section 84C.03, clause (b), a conservation easement is unlimited in duration unless the instrument creating it otherwise provides. (d) An interest in real property in existence at the time a conservation easement is created is not impaired by it unless the owner of the interest is a party to the conservation easement or consents to it. Laws 1985, c. 232, § 2. 218 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS § 84C.04 Cross References ! ! Conservation easements, conservation reserve program, see § 1037515. I ! Native prairie bank, easement acquisition, see § 84.96. Water bank program, easement agreements, see § 103F.601. Wetland establishment and restoration, conservation easement, see § 103F.903. Library References' 5= I Easements e-2. WESTLAW Topic No. 141. n C.J.S. Easements § 9. of of 84C.03. Judicial actions M !f~if or (a) An action affecting a conservation easement may be brought by: r or k (1) an owner of an interest in the real property burdened by the easement; or - (2) a holder of the easement; f (3) a person having a third-party right of enforcement; or rty (4) a person authorized by other law. (b) This chapter does not affect the power of a court to modify or terrninte a the conservation easement in accordance with the principles of law and equity. 1 ; ~I } nic, Laws 1985, c. 232, § 3. :rty Library References 3 `Easements x%61(7), 67. WESTLAW Topic No. 141. ?i1 C.J.S. Easements § 109. 'j rva- .ody, al - 84C.04. Validity A conservation easement is valid even though: (1) it is not appurtenant to an interest in real property; (2) it can be or has been assigned to another holder; (3) it is not of a character that has been recognized traditionally at cornrnun I, ,ment'` law; i fated, y nents (4) it imposes a negative burden; r of a- (5) it imposes affirmative obligations upon the owner of an interest in the ! r burdened property or upon the holder; vation accep- (6) the benefit does not touch or concern real property; or sk p (7) there is no privity of estate or of contract. ;ernent r? Laws 1985, c. 232, § 4. o" 1, ies. ` rvation . Library References St is a 3? Easements «1, 3(1). ""ESTLAW Topic No. 141. C.J.S. Easements 1 et seq.. 4. 219 i i s i § 840.05 CONSERVATION 840.05. Applicability x (a) This chapter applies to any interest created after August 1, 1985, which t complies with this chapter, whether designated as a conservation easement or i as a covenant, equitable servitude, restriction, easement, or otherwise. (b) This chapter applies to any interest created before August 1, 1985, if it would have been enforceable had it been created after August 1, 1985, unless retroactive application contravenes the constitution or laws of this state or the 6 1 ' United States. (c) This chapter does not invalidate any interest, whether designated as a conservation or preservation easement or as a covenant, equitable servitude, } restriction, easement, or otherwise, that is enforceable under other law of this f state. 7 !1 ~ Laws 1985, c. 232, § 5. F ~ f 7A , t S i r i j , y. 1 ~ ' f i. ; 220 Y' I :T xr' „ .r • m :Y ~ f~E P 16 NAtC~ rMi t J C OM. NITY^ > -c. n~-. sing~Ecosystem roaches in Cr3lnmur>,ty Projects . ,p -kd~ - . • `r. . y,,e•'f,. .ps - `rJ a., sites! 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Name: Title: Organization: i Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Name of your community: Other people from your community who are attending: The project your group is vrc;l:i^g on: Method of Payment: Meal accommodations: ❑ ck enclosed for $130/person (payable to Tree Trust) ❑ vegetarian meal requested ❑ please bill me: P.O. # organization & address (if different from above): Confirmation will be sent to registrants, including workshop schedule, workshop agenda, map to facility, etc. For more information, contact Mark Wever at Tree Trust, (612) 920-9326. CITY OF SH OREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 • (612) 474-3236 FAX (612) 474-0128 • www.state.net/shore wood • cityhall@shorewood.state.net MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission, Park Commission, Land Conservation Committee, Mayor and City Council FROM: Brad Nielsen, John Dean, Al Rolek and Jim Hurm DATE: 28 August 1998 RE: City Acquisition of Wagner Property • FILE NO.: Property - 25720 State Highway 7 INTRODUCTION The Planning Director, City Attorney, Finance Director and City Administrator contributed to this memorandum. As this issue is reviewed by the Planning and Park Commissions and City Council as well as the Adhoc Land Conservation Committee, there will likely be many more questions raised that we will attempt to answer as time goes on. The Council may wish to consider a special public information meeting on this issue later in September, or better yet, in early October after the newsletter is sent out at the end of September. The Planning Commission can discuss it at the September 1 meeting, the Park Commission at their September 8 meeting, and the Land Conservation Committee can discuss it August 31, September 14 and 28. BACKGROUND Al and Shirley Wagner own approximately 5.5 acres of land on State Highway 7, immediately east of Freeman Park (see Site Location map - Exhibit A, attached). The Wagners' attorney has approached the City with an offer to sell the property to the City of Shorewood for $237,000 (see letter from Mark Kelly, dated 24 August 1998 - Exhibit B). Memorandum Re: Acquisition of Wagner Property 28 August 1998 NOTE: The procedures described above represent what is required. Additional meetings and further opportunity for public input are not prohibited; nor is more extensive public notification of the meetings at which the matter will be discussed. B. Planning Issues and Potential Public Uses 1. Current ZoninJDevelopment Potential. Based upon the existing RAC zoning of the property, it is realistic to anticipate that seven lots could be developed as shown on Exhibit C. This concept sketch proposes temporary use of the existing Freeman Park entrance on Highway 7 and a future roadway extension to Eureka Road. Although this concept complies with the current zoning of the property and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan by providing for the future relocation of the Freeman Park southerly entrance, there are certain disadvantages to this design. The lots will front on Freeman Park, which has considerable activity and traffic during the summer months. Road construction costs will be high due to the necessary temporary upgrading of the existing park entrance, the extension of the road to the east, and the single side loading of the cul-de-sac street. A far better alternative (not shown) would be to coordinate the development of the site with the sites to the east. Not only could two additional lots be achieved, but i they would be better lots because the lots could be increased in depth and would back up to the park instead of fronting on it. This affords the developer or homeowners better opportunity to landscape and buffer at the rear of the lots, enhancing the privacy of the future homes. Construction costs would also be more efficiently spread over a larger development. This option, of course, would require substantial cooperation between landowners, or one developer acquiring two or three properties. It should be noted that the two alternatives suggested above do not have the benefit of any wetland delineation. Discovery of any WCA wetlands on the site would obviously affect the number of potential lots. 2. Potential Public Uses of the Property. Following are several options for public use of the subject property: a. Open Space. The City Council has established a Land Conservation Committee to explore means of setting aside permanent open space. Obviously outright purchase of land is one way of accomplishing that. • -3- Memorandum Re: Acquisition of Wagner Property 28 August 1998 1. Source of Fundina and Effect on Cash Flow. The property may be purchased using available fund balance. There is a sufficient fund balance in the general fund to finance this purchase. However, this would bring the general fund balance to just below 40% of the 1999 proposed general operating budget. It has been the policy to keep the general fund balance at 40% to 50% of the general operating budget. In fact, over the last five years the balance has ranged from 57% to 62.6% of the operating budget. Lowering the fund balance below 40% would drop it below this threshold, have an effect on future cash flow and would limit the City's financial flexibility in the future. The purchase could also be made using available fund balance from multiple funds, i.e. the general and the sewer fund. This would cause an impact on both funds, but would spread the financial impact of the purchase rather than placing all of the financial burden on the general fund. Use of non-general funds should be considered an internal loan and repaid from the general fund over time. The Park fund projected balance is insufficient to be considered as a funding source. The purchase could be funded through the sale of tax exempt, property tax supported bonds. This would require a referendum to be held to authorize the sale. Utilizing available fund balance does not require a referendum on the purchase. 2. Effect on the Budget. The biggest immediate impact on the operating budget would be in the loss of interest income generated on the purchase amount. In today's market, this would amount to approximately $13,000 to $14,000. This would require that another revenue source be found or that cuts in expenditures be made, or some combination of these, to make up for the loss of this income. In addition, if the property were to be improved, such as adding ball fields or soccer fields, the improvement costs would need to be funded, and there would be some additional costs to maintain these new facilities. Even if the land is left unimproved, there would still be a minimum budget impact for such things as weed control. 3. Loss of Present/Potential Property Tax Revenue. There would be a loss in property tax base and revenue if this property is purchased and taken off of the tax rolls. This is intensified if the property were developed to its full potential under the present zoning. According to the Planning Director, seven parcels (including the original homestead) could be realized if this land were developed as it is presently zoned. The following matrix shows the effect of lost property tax revenue on the property. Shown are the property as it is presently valued, at the purchase price, and if it were fully developed assuming a property value of $200,000 for the new parcels and $125,000 for the original homestead. The taxes are computed using the 1998 tax rates. • -5- 41 O ti Z aoo&ZKOHS r; ~ r i x oa 1/ sD dOJS[xtfl Sc i cJ YX t, s ai ~Y < p1 z n Ua la s • ! ax )HS 30 Ailo .0 3 < H I is a ~ p Z crd • Z ` Exhibit A l 1 . Site Location i ^t G r Wagner Property - 25720 State Highwa- w f 0 KELLY LAW OFFICES If proceeding by Purchase Agreement with the City of Shorewood shall in any way jeopardize Seller to claims of breach of contract under previous existing contractual obligations, Seller shall not be obligated to perform. Please advise whether or not the City wishes to pursue this matter as described. The price is firm. We believe the terms are fair. Sincere Mark W. Kelly MwK/tas CC: Shirley and Alvin Wagner CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITIZEN INFORMER September 1998 } OPEN, DE OC AT€O GOVERNMENT IS ENHANCED A INFORMED POPULACE New City Assessor rani resew Emergency Preparedness Will n Be in Place t theirAugust 24th meeting, the Shorewood City Council approved an Emergency Management Ordinance which calls for cooperative disaster management planning For fourteen years, the City has among lake area cities. The passing of this ordinance came about after more than a year contracted with Rolf Erickson to of meetings between city representatives in the Lake Minnetonka area and county serve as the City Assessor. He has also officials. This group has now been formalized as the Lake Minnetonka Emergency been serving as assessor for a number Preparedness Planning and Review Committee. The objective of this committee has of other municipalities. Rolf has been to establish an emergency management ordinance and plan that isuniformbetween decided to pare down his work load and member cities and allows for sharing of resources in the event of an emergency. Shorewood is one of the cities he is The committee has also been given the task of periodically reviewing and updating this leaving as of September 1., 1998. He plan as well as coordinating training. The overall goal of these efforts is to assist key will be missed and we wish him well as city officials and emergency organizations within the region to coordinate and cant' out he enjoys his lighter schedule. their responsibilities for the protection of life and property under a wide range of Following Rolf's resignation and after emergency conditions. a search for another assessor (in Shorewood city officials and staff along with public safety officials are committed to conjunction with the City of Orono their role in emergency management both internally and more broadly through their which was also seeking an assessor), the representation in this regional committee. The storms of this summer were a good City Council decided to contract with example of just how things can take a turn for the worse and the value of having quickly nnepin County for assessing services. a good emergency management ordinance and plan in place. A copy of the ordinance Qe County is able to offer a wide is available for viewing at City Hall. N variety of skills to maintain the high level of service to our City. The City Council Discuss Purchasing will be assigned a primary assessor who will establish an office in the lake area Land Near Freeman ark in the very near future. In the meantime 1by n the month of August the City of Shorewood was approached people can call City Hall (474-3236) a landowner proposing to sell the City approximately 5.6 with questions assessments, property acres of land on the east side of Freeman Park. The parcel value or taxes and they will be directed includes a home and outbuilding near Highway 7. The offer to the right person. N is contingent upon cancellation by the landowner of a current oo is purchase agreement. Sch The :issue will be discussed at the September 1 Planning starting. Commission (7:00 p.m.) meeting, September 8 Park Please drive Commission (7:30 p.m.) meeting as well as the September 14 A ~rtI7m (7:00 p.m.) City Council meeting. Residents interested in this . issue are encouraged to attend any or all of these meetings. N `3 E X 34 4 91/1 7:000 annino G; tm. Mtg. ~ Election Information 2 2 317 I loliday _ City Offices Closed Trail Talk 2 9/8 7:30 Park Comm. Mtg. ~ Community Events... 2 0 7 8 v Communications Corner 2 9/14 7:00 City Council Meeting Early Shorewood 3 13 14 15 1_S 17 1 19 9115 PRIMARY ELECTION Council on Cable 3 9/1 E 7:00 Planning Comm. Mtg. Senior Rake - Thon 3 200 ~ 1 Senio ior Corner 3 _2 25 2:,6 9x'21 7:400 City Council / Park Comm. Land Preservation News... 3 Joint Work Session Adult Ordinance Passed 4 27 28 29 30 9/28 7:00 City Council Meeting Shorewood Events Ma 4 Underlining indicates cablecast of Council meetings - see schedule on page 3. Communications Corner Voting for the Election Has Begun A recent Shoreline call brings up a safety concern which we would like to Primary pass on to all Shorewood residents. The LRT trail crosses ve near the Those who need to vote by absentee intersection of Eureka Road and Smithtown. Drivers who stop for the road sin ballot may do so at City Hall during g normal business hours during t1ft often ignore pedestrian and bike traffic that is also passing that intersection via extended absentee voting hours: the trail. Drivers are to watch for trail traffic and yield to those who are crossing Saturday, September 12 Eureka Road on the trail. Trail users should also use extra caution when 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. approaching all intersections along the LRT. The rural setting and smaller roads Monday, September 14 of our City do call for a slower pace for everyone. ® 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. I rail (and Park) Talk 19 9 8 'k, Elcc 'on The Park Commission and City Council have set aside the - ~ Women Voters: evening of Monday, September 21 for he Primary Election will. be on Brief introduction a joint work session. They will hear a September 15, 1998. It is report from consulting Park Planner, too late to pre-register for the primary, but Dwring election season we hear a lot Mark Koegler on the results of the trail eligible voters can still register at their about the activities of the League and park planning process to date. Mr. polling location on Primary Election day. w Women Voters. Have you wondered Koegler will summarize the results of what this group does the rest of the year The General Election is on Tuesday, and the purpose of their organization? the Community Visioning sessions, November 3, 1998. Voters can pre- The League of Women Voters (LWV) is the telephone survey and the Citizen register for that election until Tuesday, a nonpartisan political organization Review Group meetings which were October 13. Voter Registration cards are which encourages informed and active completed in July. provided within this newsletter for your participation of citizens in government, The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. convenience. These would need to be and influences public policy through in the Council Chambers at City Hall, completed only by individuals who: education and advocacy. The South 5755 Country Club Road. The work ♦ have never registered to vote. Tonka League meets quarterly to discuss session discussions will then be ♦ have moved or changed their and gain further information on key summarized and direction given on name since they last registered. community issues at all governmer future steps in the process at the have not voted levels in an unbiased marine September 28 City Council meeting. ® a ♦ at least once in the last 4 years. Membership is open to all residents (male and female) of voting age, Communib,, Events Polling Locations in Shorewood residing in the South Lake area. Annual Precinct 1 Shorewood City Hall dues are $45. Excelsior Apple Day 5755 Country Club Road The South Tonka LWV will be holding Celebrate fall and our area's heritage Precinct 2 Excelsior Covenant Church its quarterly business meeting and as a great apple producer! Thee annual 19955 Excelsior Blvd. annual `New Member Forum' on Apple _ Day 'wil l he on -Saturday, ' Precinct 3 Minnewashta Church. Wednesday, September 23 from 7:00 - September 12 in downtown Excelsior. 26710 West 62nd Street 9:00 p.m. at the Southshore Community There will be a main street market Precinct 4 Enchanted Island Residence Center, 5735 Country Club Road. The featuring antiques, collectibles, crafts, 4445 Enchanted Point theme for this meeting is "Managing the produce, lots of apples and great food. Environmental Impact of Developing Other events happen throughout the . Call City Hall (474-3236) if you are not Communities." Guest speakers will be day and there truly is something for ~ sure of your designated polling place. representatives from the Minnesota everyone to enjoy. Bring the family! Land Trust and Minnehaha Creek File Run for Office Watershed District. You are invited to M. O. M.'s Group ~ The City of Shorewood is accepting attend this meeting. If you want more The Morning Out for Mothers group filings for candidacy for the General information about the League of Women (St. Johns & St. Therese chapter) City Election in November until Voters please contact Ann Duff at 473-9189 invites you to join them for fun, Tuesday, September 8, 1998 from 8:30 or Laura Turgeon at 474-7213. friendship and faith enrichment. They a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The City offices up Also watch for Candidates Forums this meet on the first and third Friday of for election are one Mayor for a term of fall which are sponsored by the LWV. each month from 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. two (2) years and two Councilmembers, The League does not support political starting September .18. This group s each for a term of four O 4 offers friendshi support for moms in years. The parties or candidates for any pub] p affidavit of candidacy will be accepted office. Candidate Forums are one of t1V their parenting roles. Childcare is at the Shorewood City Hall, 5755 many activities coordinated by the LWV available by reservation. Call 470-8139 Country Club Road, Shorewood. There in their work to increase citizen for more information. is a filing fee of $2.00. participation in the election process. Citizen Informers September 1998 2 Early Shorewood Council on Cable Recycling News Minnetonka Reminiscences City Council meetings can be seen on ational Pollution Prevention by George Day (1845-1937) Cable Channel8 at the following times: NWeek is September 21 - 27. The Reprinted courtesy of the Excelsior-Lake August 24 Meeting Minnesota Office of Environmental Minnetonka Historical Society Wednesday, September 2 at 1:30 p.m. Assistance has lots of information about Grasshoppers and Panic September 14 Meeting pollution and the environment. Their Make Hard Times Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. phone number is 215-0232. They also n 1857 the grasshoppers appeared in Saturday, September 19 at 9:00 a.m. have a very informative web site: http:J Ilarge numbers and threatened to clean September 21 Meeting /www.moea.state.mn.us which details out everything in the vegetable line; in Tuesday, September 22 at 1:30 p.m. the events for Pollution Prevention Week. They have even included an fact they did clean out the corn and Wednesday, September 30 at 4:30 p.m. educational section just for kids. garden stuff. Very little wheat was September 28 Meeting raised here then and people depended Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. almost entirely on corn for bread. A good many got scared out of the country and returned to their former homes in 3L~~ ~ /7~ >`Y ZR ! ~ the east and those who stayed had hard Conservation Easement: until the next crop. The picking _,<:x ~•L grasshoppers left late in the summer, Lana Preservation Tool greatly to our relief. r-YNhe City's Ad Hoc Land Conservation Committee has set a goal of presenting The panic of 1857 left this country in bad its findings to the City Council by November. The Committee has been shape. Money was scarce; in fact there meeting on a bi-weekly basis, and the first land protection option available was no money in the country except what to landowners that the Committee has studied is a "conservation easement." was issued by wild-cat banks. If you got A conservation easement is a legal agreement in which landowners voluntarily hold of a dollar, it behooved you to restrict the use of their land. Landowners can permanently protect their land by spend it as soon as possible, for the bank donating or selling a conservation' easement. might "bust" over night. Landowners can donate or sell any of their property rights, such as the right to Artemus Ward illustrates this in one of farm or the right to build. Landowners receive a substantial tax benefit when they s humorous love stories. A lover who donate a conservation easement to a qualifying non-profit organization. The land Is been refused by the girl of his choice, must be of public benefit such as providing scenic vistas, protecting water thinking to win herby a display of wealth, resources and wildlife habitat. However, a conservation easement does not said to the girl, "If money is your wish require public access. here it is," and flourished a ten-dollar bill The tax benefit of a conservation easement is determined by the value of the on the bank of Waukegan, Illinois. easement. The value of the easement must be determined by a qualified appraiser "Miscreant!" the girl replied. "I spurn familiar with IRS regulations. First, the land is appraised with all of its development the vile dross; besides there is ten per rights. Then the land is appraised with the conservation easement. The difference cent discount on it." between these two appraisals is the value of the easement. If the easement qualifies under IRS regulations as a charitable donation, the easement value can be taken as an income tax deduction. Donating landowners are allowed to deduct up to 30% of their adjusted gross income for 5 consecutive years. There may also be property tax and estate tax benefits.® Time is ear - Before making any decisions, consult a tax advisor and a financial planner to innetonka Community Education determine what is in your best interest. .-Services coordinates a community service project in the Minnetonka School District called the Rake-A-Thou. Teams " e or n e of volunteers provide lawn raking services to senior residents. October 24, 1998 has Southshore Center Anniversary Open House been designated as the Twelfth Annual Sunday, September 20 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 1 Tonka Rake-A-Thon day. h Come to celebrate the first year of the Southshore Center` Residents can register to have their yard Preview fall programs, enter drawings for door prizes,6 raked by calling Southshore Center at and enjoy musical entertainment and free refreshments. 474-7635 beginning September 8. To lunteer to help or for more Southshore Elder Learning Forum formation about the program, call The Southshore Center announces a new program forpeople who have a desire Holly at MCES at 470-831.0. Last year to explore new information and take time to do some things for themselves. over 800 volunteers served the seniors The program called SELF will offer a variety of opportunities for lifelong within this school district! ® learning. To receive a list of course offerings, call the Center at 474-7635. 3 Citizen Informer/ September 1998 r What's Happening in the City? W f i , a 6d R' rn54ttta'~~ ?9 C3: ~ > 0 Map Descriptions, tali Use Ordinance rove The following items are on the September I n August 24 the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing regulations Planning Commission Agenda: Oand a licensing procedure for adult use establishments in Shorewood. After The owner of property located at many months of study by the Planning Commission and a public hearing which was 5935 Galpin Lake Road is held on August 4, the ordinance was recommended unanimously by the Commission. requesting a conditional use permit The ordinance is consistent with those being adopted by many other communities for a Special Home Occupation throughout the country. It establishes hours of operation, restricts the activities at permit to allow his writing studio adult use businesses and creates distance separation requirements between adult within an accessory building. A businesses and such uses as residential, churches, schools and day care facilities. public hearing is scheduled for In addition to the ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission, the City 7:00 p.m. Council directed City staff to draft a poky establishing a notification procedure The City will hold a public hearing by which neighbors would be made aware that an adult use license is being considered. at 7:10 p.m. to consider an amendment A copy of the new ordinance is available for review at the Shorewood City Offices. to the Home Occupation regulations of the City Code. e•••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Chips Away . Recycling Dates Changed ~ ~ Free wood chips are still available at e recycle schedule will be affected by Freeman Park. The pile (which has : 1 the Labor Day Holiday. Fortheweekof been reduced in size) is now located September 7, pick up of recyclables will be in a more central area of the park, just : on Thursday, the 10th for the Mainland and east of the sand volleyball court. on Friday, the 11th for Island residences. : Offer good while supply lasts. , . SHOREWOOD CITY F BULK 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD U.S. POSTT,4A lF.~flE PAID St OREWOO , MN 55331 PE'€ Mir #128 (512)474,3235 M FAX 474.012 CELSIfl t, Phi 55331 I F TO: Primary Election Tuesday, September 15 General Election Tuesday, November 3 Administrator r James C. Hurrn Newsletter Editor Connie Baatyr Th..s r•aws.etter is prinied on rec;y~leu paper, Citizen Informer l September 1998