2. Opportunity to expand Bandimere Park
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director '--If(
FROM:
DA TE:
February 24, 2009
SUBJ:
Opportunity to Expand Bandimere Community Park
PROPOSED MOTION:
"The Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council direct
staff to enter into negotiations to purchase approximately 4.13 acres of real
property located at 9201 and 9151 Great Plains Boulevard for the purpose of
expanding Bandimere Community. Park.
BACKGROUND
The City purchased the original 32 acres for Bandimere Community Park in
1988 after the successful passage of the following referendum question:
"Shall the City of Chanhassen issue and sell its General Obligation
Bonds in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the acquisition
of parklands in the City?"
This question passed by a margin of four votes. Three other questions pertaining
to a community center and park and trail improvements were also a part of that
referendum (see attachment for complete results). The original 32 acres was
rented as agricultural land for nearly ten years. In the mid-1990's, the City
acquired another 5 acres of land in four separate parcels that was added to the
park. These parcels, ranging in size from .75 acres to 2.69 acres, were dedicated
to the city for park purposes as a condition of approval for the Springfield
neighborhood development.
As pressure for additional park facilities mounted; especially soccer, baseball
and softball fields; another park, trail and open space referendum was presented
to the community on June 14, 1997. This $4.9 million dollar bond, separated
into four categories, was approved by 62% of voters. The redevelopment and
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Park & Recreation Commission
February 24,2009
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expansion of the City Center Park ball fields and the initial construction of
Bandimere Community Park called for the investment of $1,410,000 of the total
referendum (see attachment for a complete copy of the referendum brochure).
About the same time that Bandimere Community Park was being finished, a
new family purchased and moved into the homes situated on two large lots
northwest of the park. Over the years we became acquainted and agreed that if
they were ever to sell their properties, it would be in the best interests of the
community to consider acquiring them for expansion of the park. A few weeks
ago the family contacted the city and informed us that they are now considering
selling the properties.
Last summer, as development talks relating to properties located across
Highway 101 escalated, we thought it was a good time to explore the potential
benefits of expanding the park. Brauer and Associates, the parks planning firm
that worked with us on the original construction of Bandimere Community Park,
was contacted to prepare a proposed expansion site plan. Components of the
plan include relocating the entrance drive, adding a double tennis court, a
hockey rink and open skate area with warming house, expanded trails and
parking, potential Highway 101 pedestrian crossings, and additional storm water
treatment ponds. A copy of this draft plan document is included in the
attachments to this report. Recommended modifications to the 2009-2013 CIP
to accommodate the acquisition and phase one development of the park
expansion are also attached.
RECOMMENDA TION
Staff recommends that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that the
City Council direct staff to enter into negotiations to purchase approximately
4.13 acres of real property located at 9201 and 9151 Great Plains Boulevard for
the purpose of expanding Bandimere Community Park.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Park & Recreation Referendum History
2. 1997 Referendum Brochure
3. Proposed Expansion Site Plan, Brauer & Associates dated June 20, 2008
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1997 Park, Trail & Open Space
Referendum Results
June 14, 1997
1,142 YES 707 NO
Project Schedules
Neighborhood Park Improvements...................... Conlpletion by Fall 1998
Comillunity Park Improvements:
Bandimere Park...................... Break Ground June 1998/0pen June 1999
City Center Park ..................... Break Ground June 1998/0pen June 1999
Preserve Open ~pac:~s ............................................... Negotiations Ongoing
Construc:t Trails ............ Break Ground April 1998/Complete Fall ofJ 999
Public Meetings will be held
for all projects.
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IF APPROVED
Negotiations with land owners will be,final-
ized, appraisals completed, and land purchase4.
ConstruGtion ()f trails will begin.
Development of Bandimere Community Park
will begin:
City Center Park will be expanded/improved.
18 neighborhood parks will be upgraded.
Some of the ni.cistbeautifulland in Chanhassen
fin~ncial
will be cleared fordeve/opmerit.
Visual gree~ spaces will decrease as population
contInues to Increase.
Youth will have less access to athtetic facilities.
Walkers, bikers, joggers, ~nd skaters will
continue to use dangerous roads and high'Nays.
to help the
contact:
949-1183
474-5642
more
If you need more details or would like
Park, Open Space, & Trail Taskforce,
Alison Blac~owiak, Cochair
Mike Lynch, Cochair
Will require
the future.
land costs
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Escalating
resources
IF DEFEATED
QUESTIONS?
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CHANHASSEN
PARK, 0 PEN SPACE;
& TRAIL LOCATIONS
19. Bandimere Community Park/Athletic Facility
20. City Center Park/Athletic Improvements
w~lkers, bikers, joggers, and skaters.
Enhance water quality byp'reserving open space
in and aro'unq wetlands, streams, and watersheds:
Preserve our small town feel
25 miles)
Protect property values
Connect the community for die safety of
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Build a legacy for our children & granqchildren.
Provide athletic opportunities for all youth.
Protect the beauty of th~ area.
IMPROVE COMMUNITY PARKS: $1,410,000
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PRESERVE OPEN SPACE: $1,755,000
21. Purchase large parcel(s) of highly desirable
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CONSTRUCT TRAILS: $1,240,000
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Blvd.
22. State Highway 7 (1 mile)
23. Galpin Boulevard (1.75, miles
24. Powers Boulevard (1.5 miles:
25. Great Plains Blvd.':' S, Hwy.
26. Bluff Creek (.75 mile)
27. Pioneer Trail/Great Plains
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Open Space
Galpin B{)ulevard Park: (adjacent to Forest
Meadow Addition): Access Road, Parking Lot
Phase I Playground Equipment
Herman Field Park: Phase II Playground
Kerber Po~d Park: Trail Impro.verhents, Signage'
Meadow Green Park: Neighborhood Picnic
Refurbishment
Nurrh Lotus Lake Park: Neighborhood Picnic
Shelter, Park Trai .'
Pheasant Hill Park: Ph~e II Play Equipment
Power Hill Park: Neighborhood Picnic Shelter
~rairie Knoll Park: Pha;e II Play Equipment
Rice Marsh Lak~Park: Replace Picnic Shelter,
Shelter, East Trai .
Minnewashta Heights Park: Playground
Connector
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DEAR CHANHASSEN RESIDENT,
In 1969, a group ofChanhassen
residents proposed a similar special
election, Thanks, to their for~sight, we
now enjoy beautifUl Lake Ann Park. In
1989, a second park bond was approved
to expand Lake Ann Park andto acquire
the Bandimere Farm property. I believe
the 1997 Park; Open Space, & Trail special
election gives residents an oppo'rtunity to conti'nije
building a'legacyforour children andgrandchildren,
, This proposal is the result of community input .
meetings, apublic opinion survey, and extensive. .
communitjfeedback over the last several years. .
On brhi:t!f of the city council, I invite you to review
'the information in this krocf;ure! ask questions,
discuss it with your neighbors, and above all, vote on
]un'e:14, 1997.
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Nancy Mancino, Chanhassen Mayor
On Sdturday,June 14, 1997
~ Speci~IElection will be heldfor
Chanhassen residents to consider
a $4, 9 million bondfor parks, open
space, and trails.
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Satu~day, June 14, 1997, polls at the Chanhassen
Recreation Center (only polling location) will be
open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Abse~tee ballots may be cast
at City Hall 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F, until Friday,
Jun~ 13,1997. If y~u have any questions or heed
an absentee baHot, call City Hall ;lt937-1900.
VOTE AT THE RECREATION CENTER
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space acquisirions,
largeparcel(s) wi
area where
porenrial open
Shading indicate
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.* Hwy, 101 North Trailto be construtted,
SRF Cousulting Inc.' hIlS bem con'tracted to prepa" design
(oncepts for the reconstruction of Hwy.I 0 1 from Hwy. 5
north to Hwy. 62. The design will include a trail on the
.west side of Hwy. 101 tliat will be constructed independent
of trails proposed in the ChanhllSsen special election:
Need more information on the Hwy, 101 North Trail!
Contact:. Tim Phenow ofSRF Consulting '@ 475:0010 or
Charles Folch, Engineer. City of ChanhllSsen @ 937- I 900,
Think about how much you enjoy parks, open
and trails. How much is that worth? At' an
annuaLcost of $34 on a $150,000 property, the
proposed Park; Open Space, &:rr~i1 Referendum
5 cheaper than renting one video pe~ month.
A COST COMPARISON
space,
Development
II PI.ayground
with B.ridge
Basketball
piayground Refurbishment
Roundhouse P~rk: Phase I
Lake Park: Phase
Equipment, Park Trai
Stone Creek Park: Park Trai
South Lotus
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IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS: $495,000
Skating Rink Light
Half Court Ba~ketbalI
BeachParbParking Improvements
Beach Playground: Playg~o~nd
Refurbishment; Park Trai
Chanhassen Hills Park:
Curry Farms Park:
Carver
Carver
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Half Ct
Ri~ge Park:
Sunset
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$250,000
$57.00
$4:75
$200,000 '
$45:?0
$3.75
$150,000
$34.00
$2,83
Q:. Will another tax 'be needed to
maintaiii the n~w improvements?
A: No, park maintenance is currently part
of the city:- annual budget. Yes, addirional
funds will be required to maintain any new
However, community growth
will' offset these costs.
Improvements.
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and ex'pan,d community trails.
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Q: Will we be getting the best deal?
A: Yes, purchase opt}ons and agreem~p.ts are
being neg6t!~ted by the TruSt for Public Lands
and staff rq~mbefs\vhohave e~pertise in land
transactions and property values in the area.
Q: Why purchitse p~rk land at this time?
A:. The value of many ofrhe parcels in
thispioposal are still relatively affordable. This
is becauseone of the last barriers to 'developers
- the MUSb-line (S"ewer& warerdistrict) has
nOt. reached these areas yet. ?oon the MUSA
line will be pushedJurrher out a,nd develop-
ment of these open lands will'commence.
completed during the summer of 1999.
Q: Hqw soon will cOflSf}"Uction begin?
A: Construction on the trail system and.
Bandimere Community Park will hegin in the
Fall of 1997 and w~uld be1trgely completed
iri the Fall Of 1998. Pinal work would be
spent in strict accordance with die referendum
proposal. No ft;ncls 'YilI be used for other. .
City:services or administr~tivepayroll. An
independent public .audit andannual. reporr
of all b'ond referendum fu~dexpenditures
will be'required"and publicly reported.
Q: .Willmoney be spent on pa.rks'on~?
Ai _ Yes, a Citizens Park Oversight,Commit-
tee will he formed to ensure the funds are
'Q: How long will I pay the extra tax?
A: . 20 years. After 20 years the bOhd will be
fully paid and the tax willend. If you move
you pass this obligation to the new owner.
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How much will it cost me?
The increased tax on your home W!1l be:
$23.00
space, and trails?
A: All residents, whether they utilize the
new parks or not, will benefit. Parks, ,open
~pace, and trails to~trol ur~an sprawi and
have a posiiiye impact on h,ealth, crime
prevention, the environment, the economy,
and our quality ofiife. /
Q: Why no! use existing tax mpney?
A: Property taxes levied by the City are set
at the mihimum and provide basic' services.
No taX money is budgeted for park land ,
acq~isition, development, or trail construc-,
tion: Only a limited pool of park" and trail
dedication dollar}are available for these uses.
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1 hockey rink with lighting, warming
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2 tennis courts with lighting
Expanded trail system
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