2004-03-22 EC Agenda PacketAGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
Monday, March 22, 2004
7:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes — February 9, 2004
111. Single Sort Recycling Program
IV. Management Practices for Golden Valley Nature Areas
V. Envision in a Box Discussion
VI Trail Paving Report — Rich Baker
VII. JWC Report — Rich Baker
VIII. Buckthorn Eradication Goal Discussion
IX. Program/Project Updates —
➢ Bassett Creek Park Pond
➢ Hennepin County Sheriff's Site
➢ Sunnyridge Lane Soil Contaminants
➢ TH 55/Boone Avenue/General Mills Boulevard
➢ Proposed Developments
X. Commission Member Council Reports
XI. Other Business
XII. Adjourn
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GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
March 22, 2004
Present: Rich Baker, John Giese, Dawn Hill, Alan Kuentz
Absent: Sue Hess, Sara Peterson
City Staff: Jeff Oliver, City Engineer; Al Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator
I. Call to Order
Baker called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
II. Approval of Minutes - February 9, 2004
No changes.
MOVED by Hill, seconded by Kuentz, and the motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the February 9, 2004 meeting as submitted.
III. Single Sort Recyclinq Program
Lundstrom stated that the current recycling contract expires in December 2005. Staff is
beginning to look into the advantages and disadvantages of offering a single sort
program versus a revenue share program for Golden Valley. Lundstrom explained the
two processes and noted the pros and cons of both programs.
Kuentz asked to have a tour of the nature areas this year.
IV. Management Practices for Golden Valley Nature Areas
Kuentz called attention to an e-mail distributed to Commission Members regarding
management practices in nature areas. Baker suggested, as this topic and the
buckthorn initiative are major topics for discussion at future Commission meetings, that
this agenda item be tabled until the Commission is back to full membership. Kuentz
agreed.
V. Envision -In -A -Box Discussion (Rich Baker)
Baker mentioned that he attended the Commission Envision- I n -A -Box and the City-wide
Envision Summit at the Golden Valley Country Club. He stated he hoped the small sub-
groups had generated lists of ideas. Oliver responded that compilation of these ideas is
in progress. Baker responded that he hoped "filtering" of the information wouldn't take
place. Lundstrom replied that those facilitating Envision will be generating this
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information. Baker asked if the Environmental Commission could send comments to
the facilitator. Hill replied that it was too late, as Envision has concluded. Baker
responded that he wanted to comment on what finished product he wishes to see, and
again that he didn't want to see "too much filtering." Oliver answered that he was
unsure as to what the end product is that the Council hired this group to do, but that
depending on this agreement it should not be a problem to provide this information. Hill
added she thought the Commission should address the Council on this issue.
Lundstrom directed Baker to contact Communications Coordinator, Cheryl Weiler or
Assistant to the City Manager, Jeanne Andre.
VI. Trail Paving Report (Rich Baker)
Oliver stated that Baker had attended the Council/Manager meeting regarding the
sidewalk/trail policy. He continued that at this meeting the City Manager mentioned a
legal proceeding against Brooklyn Center regarding accessibility in parks. As such,
Oliver stated, this creates ramifications that Golden Valley must consider, and that the
City's Attorney has emphasized that staff must look into and address these issues.
Baker said he is reluctant to accept an interpretation that says all trails everywhere must
be paved. Kuentz and Baker asked what the status of the South Tyrol Trail is. Oliver
answered that this is on hold until the policy as a whole is reviewed. Baker stated he
wanted to be kept apprised if this moves forward.
VII. JWC Report (Rich Baker)
Baker asked if there was an agenda for the Water Fair. Oliver replied that the event is
an open house format. He continued that representatives from Minneapolis
WaterWorks, the MnDNR, consultants hired by the JWC and staff from the Cities of
Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley will be in attendance.
VIII. Buckthorn Eradication Goal Discussion
Baker stated he has spoken with Mary Maguire Lerman from the Minneapolis Park
Board about attending the April Commission meeting as a guest speaker on this topic.
Pharr to add this to the April 26 agenda.
IX. Program/Project Updates
Bassett Creek Park Pond — Staff has hired a contractor to perform work on this project.
Currently, the start date is unknown due to road restrictions.
Hennepin County Sheriff's Site — This development is now called Golden Ridge. The
developer has received preliminary approval of the PUD. Final construction details are
being worked on.
Sunnyridge Lane Soil Contaminants — Staff still has not heard from the MPCA. Staff
received approval of the grant application submitted to Hennepin County for funding of
the removal and remediation of the site.
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TH 55/Boone Avenue/General Mills Boulevard — Although bids have not been solicited
yet, staff is asking for a June 15 start date for construction of this project. All utilities still
need to be removed and relocated into the underground conduit system before work
can begin. Baker asked about the timeline. Oliver answered that this is a one-year
project. Kuentz inquired about the plans and specs for the nature area, and asked
when it would be possible to see contours. Oliver replied that plans should be produced
relatively soon, and he will let the Commission know when they have been.
Proposed Developments — Lundstrom commented that the Minneapolis Park Board's
engineer has received three separate quotes to complete a feasibility report regarding
the berm failure adjacent to Wirth Lake. He added that a significant portion of storm
water that originates in Golden Valley drains to this area. The City has agreed to share
the costs for this report. Lundstrom stated he anticipates this project will be undertaken
in the fall. He asked the Commission if they would like to receive a monthly update on
this project. Kuentz and Baker responded that they would.
X. Commission Member Council Reports
No reports. Kuentz did not attend the March 1 City Council meeting; and Hill did not
attend the meeting on March 16. Baker noted that Peterson is scheduled for the April 7
meeting, and he is for April 20.
XI. Other Business
Items of Other Business:
➢ Baker asked that the new Environmental Commission Members receive a copy
of the Natural Resources Inventory and Kuentz's e-mail on nature areas. He
also asked to receive information on Golden Valley nature areas, including a
map.
No additional business was addressed.
XII. Adjourn
The next scheduled meeting will be on April 26, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
//f/LAM
Tracy E. Pharr
Administrative Assistant
Department of Public Works
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Buckthorn Removal Proposal
In an ongoing effort to clean South Rice Lake and its surrounding Rice Lake Nature
Area, the members of the South Rice Lake Association are proposing that we have one or
more work days to attempt to eradicate Common and Glossy Buckthorn from this park as
well as the shores of Basset Creek that border the park
The banks edging Bassett Creek are a particular problem, because erosion could ensue
upon removal of these bushes/trees. Another concern is that we only work to remove
buckthorn, not other native species such as chokeberry, black cherry, dogwoods, etc. We
are, therefore, planning to use the expertise of Janet Larson, BS Urban and Community
Forestry, who has become an expert in the eradication of buckthorn from Minneapolis
and surrounding areas. (See attached) She, along with other Hennepin County Master
Gardeners will work to identify and flag trees that must remain to bring this area into a
healthy and easy maintain ecosystem.
Many of the trees will be removed where erosion is not a problem by hand pulling and by
using buckthorn pullers. Many others will be cut and treated to maintain their root
systems that are holding the banks of the Creek in place.
Of course, it is important NOT to cut during the spring flush period. As you can see from
the attached articles, the season for working to eradicate Buckthorn begins in June 1 and
extends through winter. Our work day(s) need to correspond with the city's schedule to
pick up the brush piles when the work is completed.
Notes on South Rice Lake Association
❑ Our association is continuing with the education program within this watershed to
inform residents of Best Management Practices to reduce phosphorus and other
contaminants that may collect in our sewers and then in our lake/pond. This has
been an ongoing effort that will continue. (South Rice Lake tested as the highest
phosphorus content in the 7 county metropolitan area in 2000.)
❑ For the fourth year, residents are testing the water for the Met Council to follow
up on our attempt to improve the water quality of this lake.
❑ We are purchasing 2 buckthorn pullers that can be used by residents in our area to
control the reentry of tree seeds into the park by removing the source from their
yards.
What we need from you:
❑ Communications regarding brush pick up dates (one in summer, one in fall);
❑ Recommendations on the chemical to be used (we assume Rodeo) for safety
around the wetlands and creek. Do you have a supply of stump treatment that we
can use or do we purchase our own products?
❑ Are there any other safety precautions that the City can assist us with or would
like us to be aware of (vests, ribbon to mark the work area, goggles, etc.)?
For further information, please contact Janet Olfe at 763-522-2082.
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Buckthorn can be controlled or reduced
Janet R. Larson, Spring 2002, Minnesota Plant Press 21(3)
Control or reduction?
Where buckthorn has not completely infested an area, control is a reality. Where it has created a near
monoculture throughout a sizable area, reduction might be a better reality than control. A single stem of
buckthorn cut down to the ground and not chemically treated will re -sprout from the stump and grow
many new stems up to six feet in a single season. In one to two years, the plant can be producing fruit
again. "If you cut it, you just anger it," says Norm Erickson of Rochester. This, aggressive re -growth
must be stopped or the plant will soon reach its former size, take up more space, and continue to exist
indefinitely.
Chemical treatments
For larger buckthorn control projects, some type of chemical treatment is the best control method. It is
important not to treat during the spring -flush growth period. This is a time when the plant is using its
stored energy reserves to grow, from the break of dormancy in late March until about June 1. During the
spring -flush, the plant generally does not store energy, it spends energy. Chemical treatments work best
when the plant is dormant or transporting sugars to its root system (storing energy).
Summer, autumn, and winter are the three seasons when chemical treatment of buckthorn is effective.
Late September through November is a convenient time, since buckthorn leaves remain green and
attached, while leaves of our native plants are turning color, falling, and gone.When using herbicides,
always follow label instructions and take recommended precautions; be certain that your chemical is
labeled for your site.
Cut stump treatment
During cutting and brush -hauling operations, stumps are easily lost under leaves and debris. Marking
stump locations with wire flags, similar to those used by utilities to mark underground pipes or wires, is
helpful when it comes time to locate the stump for treatment after an area has been cleared. Secure the
flags well, so they will not be dragged away with the brush.
Stumps can be chemically treated with a paint brush, a wick applicator, or with an ultra low volume
spray nozzle and wand. It is very important that bark on the sides of the stump, including exposed root
flares, be treated as well as the top of the stump. Under the bark, many latent buds have the capability to
re -sprout with vigor. Chemicals are most effective if applied within 24 hours, but can be applied up to
48 hours after the cutting.
Frill cuts with chemical spray
Wound the bark with an axe at a 45 -degree angle around the circumference of the tree, to create a frill.
It's not necessary to girdle the stem completely. Then apply herbicide spray to exposed cut areas and
adjacent bark. This is an effective method when trees can be left standing. Consider this method
especially when buckthorn has overtaken steep slopes. If you physically remove all the buckthorn, you
set the site up for erosion. This method works well on stems greater than 4 inches in diameter.
Basal bark treatment
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When mixed with a diluent (a solvent that may contain dye that can be mixed with some herbicides),
ester formulations of Triclopyr can be applied directly to the bark at the base of the tree to provide
effective control. Spray the lowest 11/2 feet of bark around the entire circumference of the tree. For
diameters 2 inches or less, only one side of the stem needs to be sprayed. This is a fast, effective way of
controlling trees up to 6 inches in diameter on large sites. Dead trees can be left standing or cut at a later
time. Garlon 4 and Crossbow are effective brand-name chemicals for basal bark treatment.
Herbicides that work well
1. Roundup (now off patent; Glyphosate active ingredient) = Razor, G1yStar Plus, others. Mix with
water for stump, frill and foliar applications.
A 25 percent solution is needed for stump and frill methods.
• A 3 percent solution is needed for foliar spray.
2. Rodeo (now off patent; for aquatic use; Glyphosate active ingredient) = Aqua Neat, others.
- Same rates as Roundup apply for Rodeo
3. Garlon 3A (Triclopyramine active ingredient) = Ortho Brush B-Gon
• Mix with water for stump and frill applications.
4. Garlon 4 (Triclopyr ester active ingredient) = Crossbow, (Pathfinder is ready -to -use)
• Mix with diluent or kerosene for stump, frill, and basal bark treatments
• Mix with water for foliar applications
Tordon is not recommended.
Spraying in a buckthorn thicket
1. In densely infested areas, use a hand-held tank sprayer; backpack sprayers can be difficult to negotiate
through the woods.
2. An ultra low volume spray wand can cut chemical use by 75 percent.
3. Wear appropriate clothing when using chemicals, especially when mixing concentrate. Use neoprene
gloves, not latex, cloth, or leather. Wear goggles or safety glasses when mixing chemicals. Be sure to
read and follow label instructions.
Mechanical control
Mechanical control is not possible with large infestations of buckthorn; it is extraordinarily labor-
intensive. The following methods are recommended for people who wish to avoid chemicals and have
small areas to clear.
Hand pulling
Pulling plants out of the ground by hand works well for stems 1/2 -inch diameter or less. The soil must
be moist, or your efforts will be frustrating and with very little result. When the soil is dry, the plants
won't budge. If they do budge, they break off, leaving the root system intact. To remove, pull at the base
of the stem lightly to loosen the soil, then pull again to dislodge the plant from the ground. When you
pull buckthorn, you will discover buckthorn's dense, black, highly successful, fibrous, root system.
Digging
With a sharp shovel blade, it is possible to cut the roots around small stems (about 1 inch in diameter or
less). Stomp your shovel blade into the ground up to a foot away from the stem, and pull the shovel
handle back; this will sever roots, but may need to be repeated. Do this all around the stem until all
lateral roots are severed. There will likely be a couple of central roots to cut, too. This method works
well with single -stemmed plants, but is quite difficult with shrubby individuals that have re -sprouted
after a previous cutting.
Wrenching
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A few tools are available on the market to facilitate the manual leveraging of a woody stem or stems out
of the ground. With a steel clamp or claw, a stem is grasped; then the tool handle becomes a lever,
bending the stem down and lifting the roots out of the ground. Tools range in size and will pull stems up
to 2 inches in diameter. The largest tools are heavy and need to be wielded by large, strong individuals.
Some communities have organized to purchase various wrench sizes and have made them available for
free rental from local hardware stores.
Continuous cutting
Cutting buckthorn without chemically treating the stump is not recommended unless there are only a
few plants to remove and you are willing to re -cut new sprout -growth nearly every week for the entire
growing season and beyond. Continuous cutting will exhaust the plant of its extensive energy reserves.
It may exhaust you, too!
Tin can method
This approach, developed by Steve Glass, University of Wisconsin Arboretum, is only recommended for
very small removal projects and for stump sizes small enough to fit under a metal can. Find a can large
enough to fit over the stump and root flare. Cut the stump 1 to 2 inches shorter than the height of the
can. Since buckthorn re -sprouts from latent buds under the bark, including stump bark, it is important
that the inverted can cover all exposed bark. Drive long nails through the can into the stump to secure it
in place. Sprouts that grow into the can will not have enough light and will die. Leave the can in place
for one to two complete growing seasons.
Burning
John Moriarty, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, reported on a study he conducted
with Hennepin Parks to control buckthorn in Carver Park. Burning can be a good technique for forest or
park -like settings, but is not really practical for homeowners. Burn timing is very critical, and it may be
difficult to coordinate factors such as ground fuel, moisture, wind speed in the woods, and approval
from the local fire department Fire is a management tool, but it will not eliminate buckthorn. A recent
study out of DePaul University explains why it is difficult to bum in buckthorn -infested sites, due to the
rapid degradation of the leaf litter.
Overwhelmed by it all?
If you've worked in a heavily buckthorn -infested area, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Don't give up.
Buckthorn has had decades to get a root -hold ahead of those of us who would like to eliminate it.
However, with the control methods described here, total elimination is not really a possibility. These
plants are simply too widespread, and the volume of their biomass is staggering. The cost in terms of
human -power, time, equipment and funds is unreasonably high in economic terms. Reduction of the
critical mass is a possibility. Following are my suggestions for those who would like to do something,
but have limited time and budget. Prioritize. Doing something is far better than leaving the invasion
unchecked.
Priorities for a limited budget
1. Partner with conservation groups, neighborhood groups, your municipality, volunteers.
2. Search locally for potential grant funding, then write grant proposals. Ask local businesses and
foundations for assistance.
3. Survey your site to find treasure pockets of remaining native plants. Clear around these plants first to
release them from their buckthorn competition. Protect them during cutting and removal. Sometimes
these natives are very, very small, but when they are freed, they bounce back with new growth. Find a
local native plant expert to help you with identification. Mark them with flags.
4. Protect quality areas that are only marginally infested.
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5. Remove female buckthorn first. Mark them in late fall, when full of fruit, for later removal.
6. Prioritize removals to be in high-profile areas (along bike paths, parkways, play areas).
7. Publicize what you're doing. Put up informational signs in the project area, distribute flyers to nearby
residents, write an article for your local paper or association.
8. Stop to answer questions of all those who inquire.
Hope for a biological control
"Good news came this month," wrote Cynthia Boyd in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Sept 26, 2001, "in a
$20,000 report commissioned by the state Department of Natural Resources from the Center for Applied
Bioscience International in Delmont, Switzerland. The 100 -page research paper includes a list of 14
insects that are possible natural predators (of buckthorn), thus potential control agents." According to
Luke Skinner and Jay Rendall, coordinators in the DNR's exotic species program, the feasibility study
was completed in August, but the entire study may take up to 10 years to complete, provided funds to
continue the research materialize. The next step will be to test the 14 species and determine which ones
harm buckthorn exclusively. Tax-deductible contributions can be made to: DNR Buckthorn Research
Fund, Exotic Species Program, 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4025.
A Web page within the MN DNR Web site contains buckthorn biocontrol research updates at:
www.dnr.state.mn.us. (Search on buckthorn biocontrol).
The herbicide information given in this article is for educational purposes only. Reference to
commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended
and no endorsement is implied.
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Buckthorn has become a pernicious invader
Janet R. Larson, Winter 2002, Minnesota Plant Press 21(2)
About 150 years ago, a new immigrant was welcomed to North America by a few well-meaning people.
This immigrant was seen as an attractive, problem -free addition to our nation that would enhance and
beautify our gardens and landscape. But, over the decades, this immigrant would come to be seen as a
pernicious invader and a threat to our natural ecosystems. The welcome immig'ant-turned-invader is
buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica).
After the primary loss of native plant habitat to development and agriculture, our native plants of the
forest under -story are declining in many areas. Throughout Minnesota and 26 other states, common
buckthorn has been quietly invading. The under -story species of our remnant woodlands and savannas,
parks and woodlots, wetlands and fencerows, are not secure from this very successful competitor.
Buckthorn is an aggressive invasive species that has escaped from cultivation and has been thriving
unchecked for decades. Buckthorn has insidiously reached a critical mass and now occupies the under -
story of valuable woodlands all across Minnesota, especially near urban areas. our native species - both
woody and herbaceous - have all but disappeared from the lower canopies of thF most severely infested
areas. This is a problem.
The buckthorn conference: "The Buck Stops Here!" was held October 3, 2001, at the University of
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen. It was the first of its kind in Minnesota and was very
well attended. Approximately 150 people learned about not one, but two species of buckthorn invaders:
Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus - formerly Rhamnus
frangula), including Tallhedge, Columnar, and Fernleaf cultivars. Information on buckthorn's, biology,
history, range, and control was covered Case studies were described for projects initiated by the city of
Minneapolis, neighborhood groups, volunteer coordinators, and property owners.
Following are some conference highlights.
Common buckthorn, also called European buckthorn, grows in upland woods, parks, fencerows, yards,
gardens, and waste places. It was first imported from Europe in the 1800s and was used primarily in
hedge plantings, but it's been used in shelterbelts and wildlife plantings, too. The plants shear nicely,
which can reduce flowering and fruiting. The species became a problem when homeowners quit
shearing. Shrubs that have been allowed to grow naturally become small trees. Female plants produce
vast quantities of black fruit that are transported through bird droppings. The result is what we now see
in the woods and neighborhoods of 68 of Minnesota's 87 counties.
Glossy buckthorn and its cultivars have been used as upland landscape shrubs; they thrive primarily in
moist and wet soils. This species has spread through wetland areas and adjacent woods wherever there is
a nearby seed source. In heavily infested areas, both common and glossy buckthorn will grow together
in upland and lowland habitats. We observed this along the Bog Board Walk and the Green Heron
Arboretum trails. Eighty years ago, Minneapolis school teacher and botanist Eloise Butler wrote about
the invasiveness of glossy buckthorn in her wildflower preserve.
Banned from nursery trade
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• 2001 was the first year that glossy buckthorn and its cultivars could no longer be sold in Minnesota. The
Minnesota Department of Agriculture placed common buckthorn on the "Restricted Noxious Weed List"
in 1999 and included glossy buckthorn effective Jan. 1, 2001. Common buckthorn hasn't been sold since
the 1930s, when research proved it was the alternate host of oat crown rust. However, birds continue to
spread it through their droppings. On the other hand, glossy buckthorn has been sold in numbers as high
as 60,000,per year from wholesalers in Minnesota and Wisconsin for the last 30 years.
Why it is so successful
_ No predators eat the twigs or seedlings;
_ Longer growing season than our natives, up to 58 days longer;
_ Fibrous root system with mycorrhizal benefits;
_ Grows in many habitats due to its tolerance of a wide range of soil and light conditions;
_ Rapid growth rate;
_ Vigorous re -sprouting after being cut, up to 6 feet in one season;
_ Copious fiuit and seed producer;
_ Glossy buckthorn produces flowers and fruit from June through September on good sites (4
months! );
_ Seeds are spread by birds;
_ Seeds remains viable up to six years in the soil;
_ High seed germination rate.
Why buckthorn is bad
• It out -competes our native plants for light, moisture, and nutrients; allelopathic chemicals are said
to be in the fruit and leaves, inhibiting germination and growth of natives.
• Its fruits are not a preferred food source for birds, but they are eaten when other foods have
diminished. With native fiuit-bearing plants on the decline, there's not much else to eat.
• Its fiuits are messy and a laxative for birds; they stain cars, decks, concrete.
• Nesting birds are more prone to predation in the lower canopy of buckthorns, so bird nesting
success rate is lower.
• It creates a nearly impenetrable thicket, and dark under -story with no herb -layer.
• It has no fall color, leaves remain green until November.
• It is an alternate host for crop pests: soybean aphid and crown rust fungus of oats.
• It causes a safety concern for park users in urban woodlands, because visibility is severely
reduced. (However, some property owners like the privacy buckthorn provides.)
• If left uncontrolled, it will turn native woodlands into near -monocultures
• It is expensive and time- consuming to remove once it reaches a critical mass.
• After removal of adults, a ground cover of seedlings can emerge from the large seed bank in the
soil; therefore, a long-term commitment is needed with eradication efforts.
• Its hard, dense wood dulls saw blades and is tiring to haul.
• Thorns on twig ends make handling dangerous.
• The spread of the species threatens the future of our woodlands and wetlands.
One good feature
Buckthorn is a beautiful golden -orange to yellow and brown, dense wood with a nice grain. Wood
workers make beautiful carvings from this wood. Carvings and turnings were on display at the
conference. We hope an industry will emerge that will utilize this species.
Control or reduction?
Where buckthorn has not completely infested an area, control is a reality. Where it has created a near -
monoculture throughout a sizable area, reduction might be a better reality than control. A single stem of
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buckthorn cut down to the ground, and not chemically treated, will re -sprout from the stump and grow
many new stems up to 6 feet in a single season.
Time to apply
For larger buckthorn control projects, some type of chemical treatment is the best control method. It is
important NOT to treat during the spring -flush growth period. This is a time when the plant is using its
stored energy reserves to grow, from the break of dormancy in late March until about June 1.
[Part 2 of this report, in the next issue, will discuss buckthorn control in more detail.]
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'racy Pharr - Management Practices for Golden Valley Nature Areas
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Date: 03/07/2004 7:01 PM
Subject: Management Practices for Golden Valley Nature Areas
Members of the Golden Valley Environmental Commission:
The following statement from the By -Laws of the Environmental Commission describes one of our tasks..
"Develop and make recommendations on management practices for the cityaETM's nature areas, public and private ponding areas,
and other such city -owned properties as directed by the City Council." I propose that we begin the process of developing a fairly
detailed set of management practices for each of the nature areas in the city. The following comments are my thoughts about this
process.
The first milestone in this process should be to establish general goals for our nature areas. This process needs the participation of
the Open Space & Recreation Commission and probably other constituencies outside of our commission. These general principles
should be approved by the City Council before detailed plans are established.
The detailed plans for individual nature areas will also require the participation of groups outside our commission. Participants
should include the Open Space & Recreation Commission and city residents, especially those Iliving near each individual nature
Brea. Sometimes as in the case of Rice Lake and Mary Hills nature areas that abut the city of Robbinsdale, such participation may
nclude another governmental jurisdiction.
f we wish to proceed with this project, we need to establish a plan. The following series of steps is a proposed approach from
rvh' a can launch our discussion about how we want to do this.
1. der to have information on which to base general goals, the very first step is to prepare a summary for each nature area that
ncludes the current status and possible issues to be addressed in a management plan. I would like our initial discussion to include
,uggestions for the content and format of such a summary. My first blush stab at such a summary for two nature areas is
attached. I will then prepare summaries for the other nature areas or work with one or more other commission members to prepare
;uch summaries.
�. Prepare a proposed set of general goals based on the nature area summaries.
S. Seek review of the goals by the Open Space & Recreation Commission and any other entities that we determine need to be
evolved in preparation of the initial proposal.
L Revise the set of general goals and submit them to the City Council for review. One or more venues for input from city residents
;hould be provided before final approval by the City council.
i. Prepare individual management plans for each nature area in coordination with the Open Space & Recreation Commission, city
esidents, and other entities.
i. Submit Management Plans to City Council for approval.
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Mary Hills Nature Area
Access
Single Paved Trail between Bonnie Lane and Dresden Lane
Issues: Plow Trail in Winter?
If trail is plowed should posts at Dresden Lane end be moved so Dresden Lane entrance
can be plowed?
More Trails?
Connection to Wirth park?
Others?
Other?
Amenities
Two permanent benches.
Movable Metal table with attached benches
Rectangular are with timbers on three sides
Issues: Remove Table?
More benches and or tables?
Use Rectangular Area?
Other?
Surface Cover per Natural Resources Inventory
32170 Boxelder-green ash disturbed native forest with 41-60% Buckthorn
32220 Lowland hardwood forest with 81-100% Buckthorn (Along Bassett Creek)
91200 Fast moving linear open water habitat (Bassett Creek)
52120 Native dominated upland shrub
52430 Willow Swamp
61510 Cattail marsh - seasonally flooded
52210 Native dominated temporarily flooded shrubland
Issues: Buckthorn Removal?
Other?
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Rice lake Nature Area
Access
Single Bridge and single unpaved trail from Bassett Creek Drive to boardwalk.
Issues: Route of Trail?
Trail surface?
More trails?
Other?
Amenities
Boardwalk
Rice Lake Viewing Area
Issues: Benches?
Access to lake for canoes?
Other?
Surface Cover per Natural Resources Inventory
32170 Boxelder-green ash disturbed native forest with 16-40% Buckthorn
93300 Open water (Rice Lake)
61610 Cattail Marsh
61630 Sem ipermanently flooded non-native dominated vegetation with 81-100% Reed Canary
Grass
91200 Fast moving linear open water habitat (Bassett Creek)
Issues: Buckthorn Removal?
Reed Canary Grass Removal?
Water Quality improvement in Rice Lake?
Other?
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
PARK SECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission....................................................................................................1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Background............................................................................................. 2
Park Systems Classification............................................................... 2
Park Locations and Acreage.............................................................. 3
UrbanTrails......................:.............................................................. 6
Parks & Recreation: Goals and Policies...................................................... 7
Land Acquisition, Facility Development and Maintenance .................... 7
Recreation........................................................................................8
TrailSystem..................................................................................... 9
Natural Resources........................................................................... 11
Exhibit A — Parks & Open Space Map ........................................................ 14
Exhibit B — Priority Items.........................................................................15
Exhibit C — Park Facility Information......................................................... 16
BE&H
[Updated 9/21 /99
MISSION
The mission of the Golden Valley Park & Recreation Department shall be to provide and
maintain sufficient, attractive parks and scenic areas for the beauty and leisure time
activities of the community, and to provide wholesome recreation for the entire family.
Consistent with this mission, every opportunity shall be afforded, with financial limits, to
plan, procure, develop and maintain parks and recreation resources.
INTRODUCTION
Parks, playgrounds and other public and semi-public open spaces in Golden Valley must
be continually assessed, maintained and upgraded if the City is to retain its image as an
attractive and pleasant suburban community.
Along with providing adequate and convenient recreational opportunities for all
residents, parks furnish visual contrasts within the more densely built-up sectors and
can help to better define the image and form of developing and redeveloping areas as
well. Parks can provide a measure of relief from the monotony of buildings, industrial
areas, parking lots, shops, streets and. other urban features, thereby imparting a
psychological uplift to its surroundings — a value which is often difficult to express in
terms of dollars.
Well -kept parks with attractive facilities and open space areas act as positive influences
to preserve the character of the community and to help deter any deteriorating
influences.
Parkland and open space provide an ecological function for wildlife habitat and native
plant species which add to the quality of life in Golden Valley.
Therefore, it can be concluded that parks and open space serve as essential resources
in communities by keeping property values high, preserving certain areas for scenic and
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utilitarian qualities, maintaining a certain image for the areas and providing varied
recreational experiences and opportunities.
BACKGROUND
A. PARK SYSTEMS CLASSIFICATION
Under the general heading of park systems, various types of public recreation
areas are normally established to provide for the two principle forms of activities
— active use in community/neighborhood parks, and passive use in open
space/nature areas.
In evaluating the recreation facilities in Golden Valley, the following
classifications have been utilized.
Neighborhood Parks: an active area designed for intensive use by children and
family groups close to home and affording opportunities for informal recreation
and possibly some scheduled activities for all ages.
Community Parks: a larger, active play area providing for a greater variety of
play experiences and activities.
Open Space/Nature Areas: land set aside for preservation of natural resources,
remnant landscapes and visual aesthetics/buffering which may include areas for
trails and other passive recreation uses.,
Regional Parks: a large park area providing broad expanses of natural scenery
and capable of accommodating large numbers of people. It often includes special
facilities of area -wide interest.
Special Use Facilities: includes such facilities as play lots, squares and plazas,
public beaches, swimming pools, parkway systems, golf course facilities,
greenbelts, drainageways, trails, and any other facilities of a special nature for
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which standards are difficult to formulate and whose number, location and
distribution is dependent upon a number of factors such as physical conditions,
natural amenities, opportunities for acquisition and public demand.
B. PARK LOCATIONS AND ACREAGE
Golden Valley's park system was developed with the neighborhood in mind.
Attractive park facilities (community and neighborhood parks) and nature areas
are scattered throughout the City in order that the maximum number of
residents are provided with close proximity to the nearest recreational area.
The following list describes the existing park system in the City. This includes a
park's classification, location and size. Generally, the City's community parks are
larger than the neighborhood park facilities. Each facility is geographically
located on the map , Exhibit A.
CommunityParks .............
Location ..................................... Acres
Brookview Park ......................Winnetka Ave. & Brookview Pkwy......
33.0
Gearty Park ...........................3101 Regent......................................
4.7
Hampshire Park .....................Olympia & Louisiana..........................
11.0
Lakeview Park ........................Olympia
& Hillsboro............................
5.0
Lions Park .............................Harold
& Glenwood ...........................
20.0
Medley Hills Park....................Ensign
& 23rd Ave.............................
11.0
Schaper Park .........................Hwy.
55 and Ottawa .........................
14.0
Scheid Park ...........................Duluth
& Toledo................................
11.4
Wesley Park...........................Wesley
Dr. & Orkla............................
19.0
Neighborhood Parks
Glenview Terrace Park....... Zenith & Manor Dr .................................. 5.0
Golden Oaks Park..............Valders & Plymouth................................. 2.0
Natchez Park ....................201 Natchez ........................................... 6.0
North Tyrol Park ...............4300 Sunset Ridge .................................. 9.4
Seeman Park ....................1101 Florida Ave ..................................... 4.6
South Tyrol Park...............1501 Kaltern Lane................................... 2.9
Stockman Park..................Adell & Major .......................................... 1.3
Wildwood Park..................Duluth.& Pennsylvania............................. 5.0
Yosemite Park...................351 Yosemite .......................................... 1.2
St. Croix ...........................5850 St. Croix Ave .................................. 1.0
Special Use Facilities
Brookview Golf Course ..............100 Brookview Parkway................ 146.7
Honeywell Little League. Area ..... 6600 Sandburg Road ..................... 11.0
Open Space/ Nature Areas
Bassett Creek Nature Area
Briarwood. Wildlife/Bird Sanct.
Honeywell Pond
Laurel Avenue Ponds
Laurel Avenue (Kings Creek)
South Cortlawn
Mary Hills Park
Outlot #1
Pennsylvania Woods
Rice Lake Nature Area
St. Croix Nature Area
Tree Farm
Western Avenue Marsh
2130 Zane Ave ..............................
7.6
2500 Unity .....
19.0
1800 Douglas Dr ...........................
3.6
7100 Laurel Ave ...........................
15.2
6200 Laurel Ave ............................
2.0
6600 Laurel Ave. S .......................
17.3
Golden Valley Rd. & Bonnie Lane..
14.2
2301 Noble Ave. N ........................
2.9
23rd & Rhode Island .....................
22.6
4120 Bassett Creek Dr ...................
9.3
5850 St. Croix Ave ........................
1.0
Plymouth Ave. and Orkla Dr...........
2.0
Western & Winnetka ....................
21.0
In terms of acreage, it would appear that the City of Golden Valley is amply
provided for in total amounts of dedicated park and open space land. Of the
established parks, nature areas and special use facilities owned and operated by
the City of Golden Valley, there are a total of 462 acres. Of this, 166.5 acres are
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in community and neighborhood parks, 137.7 acres in nature areas, and 158
acres in Brookview Golf Course and the Honeywell Little League area, special use
facilities.
In addition to the city -owned open space and park facilities, Golden Valley
residents have many other park acres in the municipality for their use. Theodore
Wirth Park (owned and maintained by the Minneapolis Park Board but largely
located in the City of Golden Valley), has 517 acres in Golden Valley. Also, the
City of Golden Valley has agreements with General Mills, Independent School
District #281,Breck School and the State Arts School, which add another 100
acres for resident use. In total, public park property totals approximately 1,068
acres. In Golden Valley, the total acreage of nature areas, community and
neighborhood parks is 304 acres, or about 14.5 acres per 1,000 residents. This
does not include the 158 acres of special use facilities for Brookview Golf Course
and the Honeywell Little League area.
Many of the small sites are located within 'A mile of residential areas, while all
are within 1/z mile of a municipal site. However, not all sites are within easy
accessibility of many small neighborhoods due to numerous barriers.
While the park and recreation acreage appears sufficient, there still remain a
number of opportunities to add to the system by further acquisitions, particularly
as related to the environmental or preservative type of park holdings and
through an active park development program
The community park at Brookview is seemingly large enough, but since this
represents the one and only community -wide special use facility, every effort
should be made to enhance it within designated and logical directions. The 21 -
acre City -owned tract east of Winnetka and north of Western Avenue (known as
the Western Avenue Marsh) forms a logical extension potential for combining the
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Augmenting the public recreation sites are a number of private or semi -privately
maintained areas which tend to serve a segment of the population needs. The
largest facility is the 152 acre Golden Valley Country Club to the east of the Civic
Center. Others include the various facilities provided by the public and private
schools alike. Other specialized facilities are available at the Brookview
Recreation Area, including the Brookview Community Center, an 18 -hole golf
course, Par 3 golf course, driving range, pro shop and grill. Every effort should
be made to cooperate with other agencies in order to perpetuate maximum
recreational services.
C. URBAN TRAILS (See Transportation Plan)
The City of Golden Valley is nearly complete in the development of a 50 mile
urban trail system. (The present system links various neighborhoods with parks,
schools, and the Civic Center area.)
The urban trail is one of the most effective forms of open space when laid along
the routes people travel, walk or live. The spaces provide the maximum visual
impact and the maximum physical access. Broad expanses of open space tend to
be under-utilized, for it is the perimeter that is most readily available to the
greatest number. Furthermore, it typically cuts cross -sectionally through urban
regions, bordering industrial, commercial, residential, and green areas. Thus, it
provides easy access to a great number of people as they engage in a variety of
activities. Continued development of the trail system throughout the community
may entail additional acquisition or controlling procedures to enable such linkage,
a situation which could add a new approach to the present way of establishing
sites, as well as provide additional acreage to the currently owned parkland.
(For further discussion on urban trails, see the Transportation Plan.)
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GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Parks and Recreation: GOALS and Policies
I. LAND ACQUISITION, FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
GOALS
1. To develop appropriate park and recreation areas and facilities to serve the existing
and future needs of citizens.
2. Continue to implement an excellent maintenance system that maximizes the
available resources and provides for high quality parks and facilities.
POLICIES
The City will:
1. strive to foster efforts to retain historically significant elements within the
community.
2. continue to provide input to the Metropolitan Parks Commission, Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District and the
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
3. continue to coordinate and cooperate with adjacent communities, Suburban
Hennepin Regional Park District, the State of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council
in park planning, programming, and development efforts.
4. continue to evaluate the acquisition and development of neighborhood parks in
order that each neighborhood service area as illustrated on the city map, is
adequately served with appropriate recreational facilities.
5. continue to investigate available grants from regional, state, and federal agencies to
obtain funding assistance for park and recreation planning, administration,
acquisition, physical development, and programming efforts.
6. continue to look for opportunities to provide special use recreation facilities for
broad community use such as a swimming pool, swimming beaches, mini -outdoor
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concert area, ice arena, drama production/concert theater, multi -use gym facility
and youth center.
7. strive to maintain and acquire properties that provide connections between existing
open spaces and parks.
8. continue to maintain, re-evaluate and improve Brookview Golf Course to provide an
excellent golfing facility for the public.
9. continue development of the parklands acquired by the City in accordance with the
City of Golden Valley Capital Improvement Plan.
10. acquire land or expand existing land for parks where it is deemed beneficial (i.e.,
Wesley, Lakeview, Scheid).
11. work cooperatively with the school districts and other agencies or businesses in
order to maximize the joint use of facilities.
OBJECTIVES
The City will:
1. continue to develop park and recreation facilities which minimize the maintenance
demands on the City as much as possible through appropriate planning, use of
durable, quality materials, and labor-saving devices and practices, while
maintaining high standards of quality of appearance and conditions.
2. continue to provide a public golf course facility to include an 18 -hole regulation
course, 9 -hole par three course, driving range, putting/chipping-sand/green areas
for warm-up, concessions, pro -shop and all other amenities considered appropriate
for the operation of a full scale golf facility.
II. RECREATION
GOALS
1. To provide a balance of recreation and leisure opportunities to meet the diverse
needs of the community, including all age groups and ability levels.
2. To deliver a variety of recreation and leisure programs in a flexible manner that is
responsive to the changing needs, interests, and circumstances of the community.
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POLICIES
The City will:
1. continue to cooperate with the school districts in promoting community use of
school facilities (i.e. swimming pools, playfields, gymnasiums, and theaters).
2. continue to collaborate with other agencies. in the provision of recreation and leisure
programs for special populations.
3. periodically monitor user satisfaction and solicit new program ideas through
participant evaluations.
4. undertake entrepreneurial recreation program activities whenever feasible.
5. cooperate with public and private entities to provide recreation and leisure
opportunities and utilize, to the fullest extent possible, the recreational facilities
located within Golden Valley.
6. develop recreation program budget priorities that ensures quality leisure
opportunities.
7. provide an excellent golfing opportunity for the public in a flexible manner that is
responsive to the changing needs of the consumers of this leisure activity.
0133ECTIVES
The City will:
1. continue to provide direct recreational services while at the same time encourage
and enable programs provided by other agencies and groups.
2. continue to recruit and utilize seasonal part-time employees and volunteers in order
to assist in implementing the city's recreation programs.
III. TRAIL SYSTEM
GOALS
1. To strive for a citywide interconnected trail system that meets the recreational and
transportational needs of the citizens of Golden Valley in a safe and environmentally
sensitive manner.
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2. To provide a citywide trail system that provides access to possible state and county
trails, as well as trails in surrounding communities.
POLICIES
The City will:
1. continue to work toward the development of a citywide trail system to serve as a
recreation facility and provide for alternative modes of transportation within the
City.
2. encourage development of trail linkages to provide safe and convenient access to
and between parks, schools, neighborhoods, commercial areas,, and other
destinations.
3. continue to review development proposals for conformance with adopted policies
pertaining to trails and make recommendations consistent with''the needs of the
community.
4. cooperate with adjacent communities to coordinate trail system connections
between the communities (i.e., Hwy. 100 overpass between Duluth Street and 36th
Avenue North).
5: cooperate with state, regional, and county agencies in the formulation of a
comprehensive trail system that enhances access to facilities both inside and
outside the city, and avoids duplication.
6. continue to work with Hennepin County to provide trails along the major arterials
within the community.
7. work with the appropriate authorities to identify and utilize railroad and utility
rights-of-way for trail purposes when opportunities arise.
8. periodically review its trail design and maintenance practices to ensure that they
remain consistent with accepted designs that accommodate user needs.
9. periodically analyze the need for additional signals, signage, or special crossing
facilities to enhance trail safety at high-volume traffic intersections (i.e., Hwy. 55
and Rhode Island, Douglas Drive and Ottawa Avenue).
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OBJECTIVES
0 1. The City will continue to improve its trail signage and public information program
pertaining to the citywide trail system for safe use of the trails.
IV. NATURAL RESOURCES
GOALS
1. To strive for adequate protection, preservation, enhancement and development of
natural resources within the City such as water bodies, wetlands, swimming
beaches, public water accesses, scenic views, woodlands, prairies, and wildlife
habitats.
2. To expand knowledge and understanding of the City's natural resources and eco-
system in order to protect them from detrimental impacts.
POLICIES
The City will:
1. continue to review development proposals for conformance with adopted ordinances
regarding tree preservation, water quality, wetland protection and mitigation, and
shoreland protection.
2. work with developers to provide permanent open space areas or cash in lieu of land
in development plans.
3. encourage private property owners to protect and maintain natural resources on
their property, emphasizing an educational approach where possible and effective.
4. work to protect its parks and open space areas from unnecessary encroachment or
destruction from neighboring properties.
5. utilize site planning, construction and maintenance techniques on public parklands to
minimize negative impacts on the natural environment.
6. utilize or specify native plant materials in projects on City property to the extent
possible.
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7. search for and, when appropriate, take advantage of opportunities to acquire tax
forfeit properties to add to the City's inventory of natural resource-based open space
as appropriate.
8. continue to identify and acquire, when feasible, significant habitat areas and areas
of unique plant and animal species to ensure their preservation.,
9. support efforts of the Metropolitan Parks Commission, Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect and preserve
endangered and threatened species and their natural habitat.
IO.The City recognizes the importance of wetlands for wildlife habitat, open space,
storm water management and aesthetics, and will work toward the policy of no net
loss of wetlands within its jurisdictional limits through administration of the
Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act.
11. increase its emphasis on minimizing runoff volumes through implementation of
filtration and other practices that are environmentally acceptable technically and
financially feasible.
12. continue to take a pro -active approach in efforts to identify and treat diseased trees
in a timely manner through implementation of the City's shade tree disease
program.
13. work with private property owners and developers to encourage preservation of
significant vegetation and reforestation.
14.The City is committed to both working under its own initiative and with other
organizational units to develop and test new techniques that will improve the
effectiveness of natural resource management efforts.
15.The City should work to provide, maintain, search for and develop public access
parks and areas on water bodies in the City of Golden Valley. Development may
include, but is not limited to, public beaches, public boat accesses, fishing docks,
lakeshore parks, picnic areas and scenic shore open space (i.e. Sweeney Lake and
Twin Lake).
16. work to protect, and properly manage large open space areas within the City.
17. strive to maintain and/or develop natural corridors to foster eco -system continuity.
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OBJECTIVES
The City will:
1. continue to strive to maintain existing natural corridors connecting parks and open
space.
2. continue to work with the school districts to expand school based environmental
education programs.
3. continue to initiate inventories and analyses of its natural resources.
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN — PARK SECTION
PRIORITY ITEMS
EXHIBIT B
The following list of projects has been selected by the Open Space and Recreation
Commission as priority items to be considered in the City's Long Range Plan.
♦ Major park at Sweeney Lake
♦ Purchase of underdeveloped and undeveloped land
♦ Multi -use community center
♦ Indoor multi -use soccer facility
♦ Mini -outdoor concert area
♦ Soccer field with lights
♦ Archery range
♦ Environmental education facility
♦ Expanded city-wide trail network
♦ Purchase of General Mills land
♦ Tunnel under Winnetka Avenue from Area B along creek
♦ Indoor community theater
♦ Expand volunteer recognition
♦ Access trail under'railroad between Schaper Park and city -owned
Lake
lot on Sweeney
♦ Commuter trail
♦ Expanded golf opportunities
♦ Aggressive skate park
♦ Periodically review parkland dedication requirements to ensure that they are
consistent with current land values and acreage factors
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GOLDEN VALLEY:
A BALANCED APPROACH
TO THE 21ST CENTURY
— General Land Use Pian, 1999-2029 —
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DOCUMENTATION OF APPROVALS
Plan recommended by Planning Commission for City Council adoption following
an informal public hearing on April 19, 1999.
Plan received by City Council — xxx, 1999.
Plan authorized for forwarding to Metro Council and neighboring communities for
review and comment (CC Resolution 99-xx) — xxx, 1999.
Plan approved by City Council (CC Resolution 99-xx ) — xxx, 1999.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PLAN AND ZONING COMPARED
BACKGROUND
Exhibit A: 1997 Existing Land Use Map
THE PLAN MAP
Exhibit B: Land Use Plan Map
Exhibit C: Definitions of Land Use Categories
OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN
LAND USE GOALS
LAND USE POLICIES
LAND USE OBJECTIVES
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
CONTINUOUS PLANNING PROGRAM
FOR MORE INFORMATION
APPENDIX
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GOLDEN VALLEY:
A BALANCED APPROACH TO THE 21ST CENTURY
-- Land Uses, 1997-2027 --
INTRODUCTION
The general land use plan for Golden Valley is one of several elements that
make up our state -mandated Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use Element
provides a broad outline of the goals, objectives, and policies to guide future land
use decisions. The elements of Housing, and Water Resource Management,
along with our Park and Open Space Plan are all additional elements of our
Land Use Plan. They are addressed in separate documents.
PLAN AND ZONING COMPARED
Land use planning and zoning are separate but related concepts. Zoning is part
of local law, enforceable through the City's police power. The plan serves as a
foundation for zoning regulations and are properly administered in the best
interest of the general public health, safety, and welfare. The plan embodies a
broad vision of desired community characteristics, while zoning provides a
specific means of implementing and regulating the vision; as a result, zoning is
much more detailed with regard to the type and intensity of use allowed on any
given property. The plan's focus is on moving a community as smoothly as
possible into the future, while zoning is firmly grounded in the present.
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The land use plan map (Exhibit B) provides a vision of future land use
distributions throughout Golden Valley. Like most visions, it should not be taken
too literally. The boundaries of different land use areas are broadly sketched;
where they fall in mid -block, for example, a certain freedom of interpretation is
allowed in pinpointing their exact location. Land use categories are rather
broadly drawn as well; while general descriptions (Exhibit C) are provided as part
of the plan, they do not cover every possible use or situation, leaving room for
interpretation when a specific use is not clearly listed anywhere or occurs under
special circumstances.
Zoning is the main tool available to cities for implementing the comprehensive
plan. If the zoning map and the plan map reflect differing land use groups for a
particular property, the zoning map must be legally amended before the planned
use can occur; the rezoning process thus serves as a gateway between present
and future. Differences between the zoning map and the land use plan map at
any given time do not automatically indicate conflicts between zoning and plan.
Golden Valley specifically supports current zoning as being entirely appropriate
for any given property until it is found to be ready for plan implementation
through redevelopment.
OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN
In addition to the plan map, Golden Valley's general land use plan is composed
of goals, policies, objectives, programs, and standards that serve as guides to
how the City will maintain and renew itself now and into the future. The
foundation of Golden Valley's general land use plan rests on five goal
statements. Policies and objectives build upon this foundation (See the
appendix for definitions of these terms). The City has included land use
programs and standards within policy and objective statements rather than listing
them separately.
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Residential, Low Density (Less than 5.00 homes per gross acre of land
area): Single family detached homes are the predominant low density
residential use, with small clusters of two family attached homes mixed in at
scattered locations as appropriate. Other types of residential structures in
planned unit developments (PUD's) may also be appropriate as long as the
overall density of development falls within the acceptable range. Metro Council
equivalent is "single family".
Residential. Medium Density (from 5.00 to 11.99 homes per gross acre of
land area): Medium density residential uses include two family attached homes
in clusters of more than ten units, or townhomes, or other types of housing in
PUD's where the average density of development falls within the acceptable
range. Metro Council equivalent is part of "multi -family".
Residential. High Density (12.00 homes or more per gross acre of land
area : Apartment buildings and condominiums are the predominant high density
residential uses. Other types of housing in PUD's are also appropriate in these
areas if they are developed to meet the minimum density threshold. Metro
Council equivalent is part of "multi -family".
Office: This limited use category features general office buildings. Medical or
laboratory facilities where work is performed in a predominantly office setting are
also acceptable uses. Office areas may include mixed use office/residential
PUD's. Metro Council equivalent is part of "commercial".
Commercial: Commercial uses include retail sales/services, restaurants,
hotels/motels, and for-profit entertainment/recreation facilities, as well as
anything allowed in an office area. Mixed use commercial/residential PUD's are
also a possibility. Metro Council equivalent is "commercial", except that Golden
Valley does NOT classify any residential care facilities as commercial uses.
Light Industrial: This category includes warehousing and storage, assembly
and light manufacturing, truck/van terminals, utility installations, offices, and
large-scale specialty retail operations such as lumber yards, greenhouses, and
vehicle sales/rental lots. Metro Council equivalent is part of "industrial".
Industrial: This category includes anything that could go into a light industrial
area, as well as railroad uses, animal care facilities, and heavy manufacturing.
Metro Council equivalent is part of "industrial".
Open Space (public and private): These uses include golf courses, ball fields,
playgrounds, parks, nature areas, and storm water ponding areas. Metro
Council equivalent is "parks and recreation", except that the Metro Council does
not specify ponding areas or nature areas.
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LAND USE GOALS
Maintain a balanced distribution of different land use areas, and
a regulatory framework designed to minimize potential conflicts
between land uses.
Accommodate land use diversity and inclusiveness while
4? advocating quality in construction and property maintenance.
Integrate public and private redevelopment efforts gradually into
Golden Valley's existing development mosaic by maintaining a
land use plan and ongoing planning process that make sound
provision for the long-term future.
Promote Golden Valley's economic and social health through
environmentally sustainable practices and policies for land use
and redevelopment.
Reconcile local preferences and desires with regional needs and
legislative imperatives by adopting a cooperative approach,
seeking creative solutions to points of conflict, and maintaining
ongoing education efforts.
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within the 1-494/694 loop, the City shall continue to support
economic development and job creation in concentrations
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Before approving a proposed text change to any provision
of the zoning chapter of City Code, or to other land use -
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impact of the proposed change on land use plan goals,
policies and objectives, and on the plan map if applicable.
Before adopting or amending development- or construction
related regulations, the City shall consider potential
diversity or environmental impacts. Negative impacts shall
be balanced against concerns for the general public health,
safety, or welfare. Where possible, strategies for mitigating ,
negative impacts shall be identified.
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with Hennepin County, the Metro Council, and state or,
federal agencies in its efforts to implement this plan.
The City shall monitor ongoing Sustainable Development;
Initiative research and accomplishments at the state level,
for possible incorporation into future updates of this plan.
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Establish a list of qualifying criteria to serve as a selection
standard for targeting Community Development Block
Grant or other redevelopment funds.
Study the suggested strategies of the Sustainable Devel-
opment Initiative's local guidebook, when available, for
possible local application.
Study the 1-394 corridor, to determine whether part or all of
the area would be better served by amending the plan to
indicate commercial or office uses rather than industrial.
Explore the possible establishment of a second 1-394
zoning overlay district to allow commercial uses only on
certain qualifying properties as specified in the code.
Review all institutionally designated properties to consider
their long term viability and/or options for alternative use.
Define various approaches and/or incentives to promote a
City beautification program.
Study planned land uses all along the Highway 100 corridor
after all highway -related improvements are in place, to
determine the need or desirability of area -wide plan
amendments accommodating altered land use demand.
Re-examine the existing HRA "redevelopment philosophy"
to address questions raised in the Technical Background
for the Land Use Plan.
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own and that the resulting discontinuities of use within the larger area
will not accelerate the decline of otherwise viable existing uses not
immediately included in the proposed rezoning; and
6. Unique circumstances affecting the property, its surroundings, or some
other aspect of a particular request may be compelling enough to
result in a different outcome than what might otherwise be indicated,
but in such cases the City must clearly list and explain the
circumstances underlying its decision.
Until a property is found ready for rezoning according to the above terms, its
existing use will be considered to conform with Golden Valley's comprehensive
plan -- regardless of whether it matches the category of use identified on the
plan map -- as long as it meets current zoning regulations and other applicable
requirements of City Code. The same rule also applies to any alteration of site
improvements or change from one permitted use to another within the same
district: the altered site or changed use will be considered to conform with the
comprehensive plan as long as the property continues to meet all applicable
code requirements and is not yet ready for rezoning per the established terms.
CONTINUOUS PLANNING PROGRAM
The adoption of the Comprehensive plan will usher in the City's dedication to an
ongoing planning program. This public process will involve the Planning
Commission as well as City staff and elected officials. The process will serve as
a vehicle for the continued revision and refinement of the land use plan. A
community visioning process will be implemented to keep the plan up-to-date
and responsive to community needs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
More information on land use plan requirements and on the research underlying
Golden Valley's general land use plan can be found in a separate report known
as the Technical Background for the Golden Valley Land Use Plan. Along with
other documents relating to all aspects of the City's overall comprehensive plan,
that report is available for purchase at City Hall and a reader copy is kept with
the City publications on file at the Golden Valley Library.
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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Agenda
Brookview Community Center
Monday, April 26, 2004
7:00 PM
I. Call to Order
11. Roll Call
Liz Elder
Chuck Cahill
Jim Johnson
Roger McConico
Jim Vaughan
James Heine
Tom Zins
Jerry Sandler
Tom Kuelbs, Jr.
111. Agenda Changes or Additions
IV. Approval of Minutes — January 26, 2004
V. Recreation Report — Barb Bailey
1) Senior Program Report
2) Welcome Back to Brookview Park
VI. Wirth Park Winter Recreation Master Plan and Off-road Cycling Area
VII. John Brenna Memorial
VIII. Aerial Deer Survey
IX. Old Business
1) Sidewalk & Trail Policy Update
2) Luce Line Trail Update
3) Golden Valley Days
X. Other Business
XI. Adjournment