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Home My WebLink About15.B.1. RFP for Aggregate Industries Quarry Concept Design IS. ~j ( CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Mark Themig, Facilities and Recreation Director Meeting Date: April 6, 2004 Subject: Aggregate Industries Quarry Concept Drawing Services INTRODUCTION City Council is asked to authorize staff to issue proposals for concept drawings for the proposed reuse of the Aggregate Industries Quarry, and enter into agreement with the successful firm if the proposal is under $10,000. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION In December, we presented a concept to Council that would redevelop a restored quarry owned by Aggregate Industries into some type of park or recreational facility (see Attachment A). At that time, Council directed staff to continue working with the potential partners to further define the concept. Since that time, we have been meeting approximately once per month to explore potential reuse options. Attachment B, the Quarry lake Program Document, is a summary of these di$cussions. As you will see from the document, there is consensus from the partners that City ownership of the property seems to be the best option. We have come to the point where we need to take our thoughts and transfer them visually to the site in a conceptual way to determine what is feasible. This will require professional assistance, most likely someone experienced in park planning or land reuse. Therefore, we are seeking authorization to issue proposals for this work. BUDGET IMPACT I am estimating that transferring elements of the program document to visual concepts will be in the $10,000 range. In the spirit of this project, the following partners have committed to assist with funding this: . Prior lake Water Ski Club: $2,500-3,000 . DNR Trails and Waterways: $2,500 . Excel Energy: $1,000 . OHEC: Will supply their artist renditions to be incorporated into the site. . City: $3,500-$4,000 I believe that an investment of under $5,000 by the City would be prudent to help further define the possibilities and challenges for this property. Funding would come from the professional services portion of the Natural Resources budget. With the City Council's recent increase in the per-item expenditure that can be authorized by staff, I would also ask that Council also permit appropriate officials to enter into agreement with the successful firm, provided the proposal is less than $10,000. This will allow us to keep this project moving forward in a timely manner. REQUESTED ACTION If City Council concurs, move to authorize appropriate City officials to develop and issue' a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the Quarry Reuse Project, and enter into agreement with the successful firm if the project is under $10,000. Ma~~~ Facilities and Recreation Director I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I , I I I I I I I I I I I ~.. '5~; .i;..~~ "~-'-,^J...'" II !I I I, I ~ CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Mark Themig, Facilities and Recreation Director Meeting Date: December 16, 2003 Subject: Aggregate Industries Quarry Presentation INTRODUCTION John Davis of the Prior lake Water Ski Association will be in attendance at Tuesday's meeting to present a concept for developing a restored quarry in Shakopee. The quarry is located just north of Hwy 169 and south of Raceway Parkway. BACKGROUND Aggregate Industries has restored a former gravel quarry on the eastern side of Shakopee and is interested in donating the quarry to either the City or a non-profit. The site includes approximately 60 acres of water on an approximately BO-acre site. Although the quarry has been restored, there is some active use in both the northwest and northeaster portions that would continue under Aggregate's ownership. As some of you may recall, the Prior lake Water Ski Association approached the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in 2001 about using lake O'Dowd Park for a practice location. The park would provide spectator seating and a staging area for their participants. The AdVisory Board recommended against this use, but encouraged the Association to approach some of the quarries in the area about use. Prior lake Water Ski Association made contacts with Aggregate Industries and entered into an agreement for use of this quarry in 2003. Their lease has been extended for 2004, and as such, they are the primary stakeholder. DISCUSSION The Prior lake Water Ski Association is looking for partners in developing the site since their long-term use will primarily only be the water area. (There may be occasional use of the land around the water for spectator seating.) There have been several meetings with other potential partners in this project. These include: . Excel Energy that operates a power generation facility between the site and Hwy 169 and has land that could be used for trails . Outdoor Heritage Education Center that is developing plans for an education center to the west of the site . The DNR that has funding for a fishery or possibly even off-road vehicle training. Prior lake Water Ski Association would like to present a proposal to Aggregate Industries on potential reuse of the site. One of the primary considerations in this proposal is related to ownership of the land. As I understand, the Prior lake Water Ski Association would like to own the site, but is open to an alternative relationship, should the City prefer to own the land. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board toured the site this fall and considered the concept at their November 24th meeting. There seemed to be enthusiasm about the site, potential partnerships, and benefits for residents of the City. Board Member Hartmann is an employee of Bryan Rock and indicated that this seems like a great opportunity. The Advisory Board recol'Tlmended unanimously to Council that the City continue further research and work on the concept. At this point, there are likely more questions than answers, from access to ownership of the site. Therefore, this presentation will be an introduction to the site and potential uses. City Council is asked to provide direction to staff as to whether or not there interest in further involvement from the City. If so, we will continue working with the Association and other potential partners to develop a proposal. REQUESTED ACTION Council is asked to provide direction to staff as to whether or not there is interest in future City involvement in this project. Mark Themig Facilities and Recreation Director 1 2 3 4 B Quarry Lake Program Document Second Draft, April 1, 2004 Introduction Aggregate Industries and Quarry Lake Quarry Lake is an unofficial name created by the Prior Lake Water~~!. Association (PLWSA) for a body of water in Shakopee, Minnesota. Quarry Lake is located be~W:f@f:L Hi9.tWf::?Ys 1 01 and 169, just south of Raceway Park. The site is privately owned by Aggreg~MtljmJJ$.Wliif Inc. Aggregate has a strong commitment to be a positive force for the envi.r:Q.b.(TIeri'fimaii:r.if:~hijfpublic good in the ~ii~~~;~~~j~~i;~;~i~i~~~:J~'-~ measures approximately 65 acres, and the land and water'a.f.$~]Wlm~bf:e.s approximat@yi~j(f~r:::" acres. (f:::::::::::::::::::::::::Iiiiiiiiiifi:flIIt):::... ..................... .................................................... While the site is no longer a working quarry, industrial.g.!m.r..~;:;:~i~s ~~~~llill.iiimx:i:::.Aggregate leases the land on the northeast shore of the lake tQJ$.nUm'lij:~s RoadwaYs.ffR~lmWay Park, the :~:::::::t:::::~k~~:~:~a~na~ ~Ubsmtion ara The Outdoor Education Heritage Center (OHa.Q}E"eadqqm~red i'f:fiSmiKQpee, and the Prior Lake Waterski Association (PLWSA) have b,9~!l:J'ad':il~gas a.~9y.fjhow thi:iiiiS~eilfresource could be used for the benefitof the community, whil~#R~ming a newJan~~.tion fp-Mti:e Shakopee area. OHEC had the idea of creating a "living bre~~r.~r.jH:~ke," with ~i:ii~!I::;19ii!ibn, outdoor heritage education center, fish and wildlif~:J:nJi.~~ijfn and conseM:!!f.!m!:tjn:iWcase area with nature trails. .::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::. .;.::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::., ;............................................. ......................... ................................................. .......... .......................... PLWSA's vision is to turn the s:iMiiil~~~Mii:wit~r-ski attraction. The PLWSA sees the site as a destination both fqr:.m~.tn) area ski~f.~iii~ij,a:i~lrJ~flS. Skiers would see the site as a destination for competition c.mgiiiPfig~!~:i!l.:mtl~tClub w6tijp.iii~!~9iiipr9p10te and sponsor public events, including ~~;~~_~~;~!i1n~~=~~~~~:~~:~and attr~m'p.h$.X)fValleyFair, Cante#ijij:rYJi9Wns, Murphy's Landing, Raceway Park, and the Re.nijl~M~obe Festival makes Qu:arrM]:;a~~ a great location for both of these visions. . :iI ~j ~Ij ~j ~j ~~ ~j 1~)j ~ijj jj ~j~1 ~1~1~j~j~~j1~j~~~:::::;.. . ::~~j jl jj j1jjj1jj~1j1~1 ~1~~~1~1 ~11 In JUn~I:2.QQjiitb.~.PLWSA and A99fi~~fj Industries entered into a License Agreement whereby, under2&iji.iff:ooIlUions, Aggregq~i.iiiri.Hted PLWSA members access to and use of Quarry Lake. This agree'ffl~mW~y:i.~iif~n~wed fQriiIlOj,(' During the ski season, members use Quarry Lake for :h::a::i~ A common vision for mulU:ij!ii@6'mplementary use of this great resource is growing, and continues to gain support and attract additional partners. These include the City of Shakopee, who has planned a Greenway along the watershed just to the west of the property; the Watershed District; Xcel Energy; the Trails and Waterways and the Fisheries divisions of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; the Amateur Riders Motorcycle Association, (ARMCA). The City of Shakopee's Parks & Recreation Department sees potential for citizens to enjoy the site, including ski shows, special events, and fully accessible pier fishing for families and seniors. They see the public value of a natural and open space area. The Department of Natural 1 Resources' Fisheries unit is enthused about the potential for the site, including one of the premier sustainable trout fisheries in the state. DNR's Parks & Trails pointed out the possible connection to adjacent greenway trails that connect Quarry Lake and its nature areas to the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Compelling Plan Representatives of these organizations have met over the past year for the purpose of creating, integrating, and articulating a compelling plan for multiple complementary usage of the Quarry Lake site, without causing disturbance to, or creating issues for, thf#:~:n~arby ollgoing industrial operations. The plan provides an additional Metro-area attraction ff.f:~~h:ttq!i~i:~!!rld additional Combined Vision for Multiple ComplementarY'U$:~s::::a!llfl@:::DHflrry lake Site :::::~:~~:::~~~:::t::::::~~:: surrounded by heavy industry. The Xcel Eneiihr:a.me t,;i.lljfJ'eakirigi:eaf.6;if Generation Plant is located just to the south of the property~JiiHargEFXcel e.iii.rg'Y sUbsti.{iiri"ls located just to the east, an Industrial Park is located just to t~m:::w~tl::.and BituljQ~~igi:::.R.9i~liys subleases the land on the northeast shore of the lake from A'~g$gate IndusttWiMllimi:W'aY::Park is located just to the north of the property. ..::!~:t:lill~i:llii:jl:ili:I~II:I:liil~;'::.. ':::::{ii::iiii!!i!iililliiiiiiiii!i!iiii:i::rr::: On the other hand, site includ~~:::~f.iji~:::6~iitaJ resources, including fields, and a clear, deep spring-fed Lake:..:.)J;1:@9Qit!P!1, Xcel ERijrt~::iwn'J~bout 40 acres of woods and fields just to the south of Qu~rm!!!lmii!Imnl%itt!=C orgarilm~!9!!tj!"R~ to operate conservation and use programs from an Egcl~jtiQi.Mli;FCijtitjMJM~I~n~ to buifcnmt~ijjn'jl;),rt.hwest corner of the lake on 7 - 8 acres of land no,<<:\:!iDI4)y::Agaf.~i.i.ti;:::;mli~::watersti'~ti::1Hg~~pbsed to the west edge of the Quarry Lake prope.rt~lj\:\ijjff of the City's:::tifilnlit::,plan that ffiij9 eventually connect from Prior Lake all the Z;:::::::ns Spportunily to put to use a great new resource in the corii:m:ijijl~jt?N~J:?elieve this land C!B~tw:~ter can be used by several conservation and recreation organiz~tli.mir!~ff~:w:v:lt usage woq!q\ili.Wdisturb or interfere with ongoing nearby industrial operatiO:S~~~;;' ;;~:kopee and surrounding communities for its . Serve as a'destlHation for participants, enthusiasts and fans of Waterskiing, Wakeboarding and other water-sports . Be used by OHEC for nature, conservation, and related programs and education . Serve as a destination for Metro area Trout anglers 2 . Serve as a training ground for area law enforcement water rescue, and SCUBA Diving . Serve as an education and training site for OHV enthusiasts Our plan weaves together these and other multiple complementary uses of this great resource. ............. ,', The PLWSA would like to see the lake become a water-ski afff.~ctiBrlJ[ii:mti;.:::fflmWSA sees the site as a destination for metro area skiers, both for compet!t!9.f:l.practice ar1'lilgv.m,~.ts, and for public events, including regular Ski Shows, clinics,J~rll.iiii,Hl9.m.~ to a stop:'ijff~i.iliJ~Wfessional Waterski and Wakeboard Tours. Quarry Lake's .g@NmilWiiIElli~b;;Qrridor thafM9.{yBes the Shakopee attractions ValleyFair, Canterbury D.gw.niIH\jfti'rpijiY1Mijj.fi~!ng, Raceway Park, and the Renaissance Festival makes this a great 10ca!lp.niJp,f this v:~!.I.p.Mi:i]t@MII:::w:?y, the PLWSA would become asset to the Shakopee community. illlj!:I'III:l:/:li/il:/i/I:::. :itii!I.I./!I,/.!./!!!?: ...::::::tiil//llllilllll'!il:I.I:111'11:!:lllllji}:: PLWSA would use the surface of the 19.:!&i!tfull-HMe' du~i:~i:i:~~ylight.i~li.rs'''f~om May through October. During the day, the lake w9ql?ti~,,:!Jsed for @~Im~r cQ.Jrl~Jtion training and clinics. During the evenings, the lake would ~1]il.~H for Show.!i:Wijlfff:mimlll, Ski Show Exhibitions open to the public, for ski lessons, anq.::f.~r:Jmmn1Unity events":~ijjif;$.iJ~I~abled skiing. On the weekends, the lake would be l!:~~~:iliWiiihJpetition practid~/f.6f'~bme Ski Show Exhibitions open to the public, for amateur tournaM'mlli!@~~h:Jor public viewing, and for special events such as :~:::~~:n~~::~i:~:::~akopee. The resulting.JJ.~@.:jAgh~:grrMHeW.d.llild]:t~cribe the":jls.:[WtS.i~grights and obligations for exclusive use of :.~slh:~~~~~~i~~:rfonnance expectlons such Ihallhe City TH'@::;ir.~[1t would commit the":~iIIA to providing initial funding in specified amounts for the imp:f8Vimiij~j:itl.~.c;essary to create::p'~~!W access to the site, including funds toward the cost of the puBll~:::~II'llill~!~:~:t,:::.:~nd par~::fllllllI11::W' PLWSA woui'(Fij!$,~:::P:tij!4~..th.~:if.qi.J.~Hor all water-ski related improvements to the lake, for public viewing bleacherMijn:Imi::li~~iij,ij'i::gouth shores of the lake, shoreline/wake-rebound improvements, conc~ql.i.ij:~kiiimgmbership building, and for maintenance and improvements to the boat launch. PLW$)ifWI~I~r'continue to carry a $1 m general liability policy at it's own expense. During its sched6leCl shows, tournaments, and other public events, PLWSA would display commercial banners, signs, and advertising from sponsoring agencies and businesses on the grounds to help raise funds for these expenditures. PLWSA would commit to ongoing in-kind labor contributions meant to minimize impact to our use of the site. PLWSA would be allowed to transport across, build and construct, or store and maintain on the land or water, two ski jumps, two slalom courses (one along the south shore, another along the 3 west shore), docks, boats, member boat lifts, storage sheds, concession stands, bleachers, a membership building, and make necessary shoreline improvements to prevent wake-rebound. The bleachers and grounds would generally be free and open to the public for viewing, except during special events, including Shows and Competitions, where PLWSA would charge an entrance fee or ask for a donation from spectators. Events would be scheduled in advance through the City of Shakopee Recreation department in order to avoid event conflict with other organizations using the. site. The PLWSA would maintain and manage buoys marking a site on 1'::h9.>rt~:::~i~tcorner of the lake that can be used for SCUBA Diving, SCUBA Diving trai~.ing, ~mtlir[[~Miti~d area law ~~i~I.~~~~~~I;~~~;~i;.;~:~::'" those attractions, including ValleyFair, and would make th$.:::!ib'lm~!~(1 asset to the'::StliijqRji:::::f' community. Once public access to the site has been comp.!~~iI:mfi"HllM~YSA would changeQts name to the Shakopee-.Prior Lake Water-ski Association. t:ii!!II!i)::QI!!!!II!i!i!!II!!!!!!!!t:::::" . '~'::::1::::- . '.: ~ :~;~ ~~ ~i ~~ ji iiim~m~m~1~~~1~1111;1111111::::::.. g~~g plans its own building, parking lot, and pr09[em:i!:[I~[[[~E!ivitie~::::~!!!!iillill~lill~fd own on 7 - 8 acres on the northwest corner of Quarry Lake~.:::@[mg@![wgy!!!!!mi%l:!;.!ire this lan(f[mlf.~ctly from Aggregate. Improvements to this land would bl?i[f@Q~~d"so!,,!i[[~i[:gm5,9 and its p:artners. In addition, OHEC and the public under direct sYP"m~ion frqm;::p@'lg~:!~li!!g"also have unlimited access to the fishing piers and the shoreline c1]ji[Uake Y,,"Hfouhij~![ilt[qp~6 the lake itself from November through April for OHEC educationaWJiin'tng,dJlijijR;onseWlitllfiIprograms. (Although OHEC would of course be bound by alh,pplica6fe law);:!:!:!~:8EC ev,jij~Would be scheduled in ~:~~~~~n;i~~g~~:k~r.ee ~artmenl W evenl conflict with other Should Xcel approve this option:::::ij[m@Qbij~Jhe general public would also have access to the Xcel property dl;J,r!RfJ.:loort~J.f.I designtftl:::@ni!:IB~duled times, as scheduled through the City's Parks and R,~ql~1!Bij[::.l.mrrl~nt, and:ltif:ltq!b~4R terms of an agreement between Xcel and OHEC OHliO:::WOlltFfUi!ltfliiliillt,M insuran'ai::::'WoiJllf:nold Xcel the PLWSA and the City harmless . ,.:.;:;:;.;.;:;:;:;.;:;.;::::.;:;.;:;.;.;:;:;.;.;:;.;.;::=;.;.;::.;.;=:.;.::;.;::.;:;.:.;.;.;.;.::;.;.;.;.;':':;:;" '..~::::.:.:.~:.:.:::.:.:::.:.:.:::::.:::.:.:::::., I for OH~G.jiiWil.:ltp'ef'antrpijb.Im.H;l$.iRUJhe site,":a6miWU'ld fund any temporary improvements nece~~iji!!f9rnheir use 'of'bHtij:::~~i::glttand the'QUirry Lake site. OHEC would also contribute tow,~li!:::w~r:p:ublic access imprOVj@ijijt.il)ncluding the road, bridge, and parking lot. d~ll'I;;;I~de.,~ ":\:iii!i!!ii!!!!i!:!:!:!:!:!:!lil~ . The:::QNR:::E'$.he.ri~s urban fishing pf,itMilm would stock Quarry Lake with Trout and other fish, and monito'Ft6;:::$.tlQ,i.:J)f this stockiri.QliiirIBlt\al tests performed by DNR Fisheries appear to show that Quarry::lli.~AAWiwilQJ)erve alil:::~W:iitellent habitat for Trout. This is important, both for :~~O~~~~:~~~~U:~~:"~::tr~re;~":~~~t~j~1 ~:~~n~~~=:~ties. During the May - Octobe~i:i:m;Wame each year, Shakopee residents and the general public would have free and equa(~ccess to fish from piers to be constructed around the lake, subject to all Minnesota fishing rules and regulations. OHEC education sessions and special events would have equal access to the fishing piers. Fishing during the period November 1 - April 30 each year, as allowed by State Law, can be pursued from the piers, and during the appropriate season, from ice fish houses located on the lake. Only boats affiliated with the PLWSA would be allowed on the lake. The DNR would require the PLWSA to promise tha~ their members would not allow fishing from their boats, so that the "equal 4 access" rules of the DNR would be upheld, allowing the DNR to contribute funds toward development of the site. The PLWSA has agreed to this restriction. The DNR would provide the funds to stock and maintain stock in the lake, and for construction and maintenance of the several fishing piers around the lake. The fishing piers would be free and open to the public. In addition, the DNR would make minority contributions toward the public access road, bridge, and parking lot, which would also be free and open to the public. Xcel Energy t:~::::.. . Xcel Energy owns and manages a Peaking Plant and related facili~ti!iM~.t t~t~mteast and south of Quarry Lake. ..:::;:fi!ij\;:.. l!!!llllfllll~lllllllllllllllill~iiili:i:i:l:i.lii'~i:r: The Quarry Lake Committee proposes that Xcel EnergY::9~nlnt to ai:!R.,Kt~i1gj~y, OHEC, and the public to have access to certain of its grounds of wqjg";ilfid fie!.Q.S1jJiilt:tf:!J!I!iii:I1lMl..of Qu~.r.ry ~t~};~i€;~I~f{ti~c~~~:~~~~1W In a related and additional proposal, the group also requests:'lffat X&~!:::mOlrQ~::~}Q.nsent to allow ARMCA members, and the public under direct supeI'\f.I~!gfL?nd respori'sf~!lil!!jf:!~MCA, to have limited access ~o these same grounds for sChedul.:1~:::mm~11~!~:~~' during ceq~tl~~~!,es, subject to the terms of a hcensel/egal agreement.................................--...--...--..........w........... ..--...........--.... Under this proposal, both OHEC and ~RMc,v.II!!I:::~:~illll:lllljll~~nw....on :;:::"Iand in advance through the City's Parks and Recreatl6.i.!ltOept. A:eMCA'W6.ijI~:tjijMiijdule OHV Trail riding and Training sessions on a designated p<?rtioij,jjji~j~bel 9.i.,!~:y proilfiy~:::ij~fd usually on weekends. OHEC would schedule edU$ijUonag~ind cQO$ii#vation ~vil.hts"'and activities, held both on weekends and on weekdays. 01.ui:g:::i~~:.ARMcA!.iiil":J?.r.9lnll:::~cel Energy contractually that their members and the public ~riP~~:i~tieir supervis190i:ifllr.IHl!::r:esponsible to obey all applicable law, would stay away .ft&mJtlij: fenced portio-niljnH1UMEjaking Plant, would not otherwise interfere with power plijiW!;~r~tions, and woulcf/MflcK the membership and the public ~i~;~~Tln~:;~:Er~~~s~;~:~~~fund plant fQfUiiiliiireason.AII chl!iijglmi:jiJ.m'provement~ao the property would be subject to a legal writte.ij::Ii(~'ment with Xcel EIii(9iJ::::ARMCA and OHEC members/public would access the site fr,lllIllli:lli~:~:~g lot an~ the pUbII~:!I~III! If emi!fIi.f!m!i~:::Qptions are approy!l/i~el Energy would require a written legal agreement with all cond€ifii.~:[p.a.oo.~~. which woulchiil:ifalftights and responsibilities, and define the term of any such agreeM~~f'illiIIIlIIlIlI1111ffi~ii!:t:::::... ..:::{!::llil/i.lI11Ii.llll.ijll::::!!( Xcel Energy also'::~pw:12m::~ijlr9gMental and other focus grants to organizations with goals similar to those set oUt!JtfJnmJi~rJ9ram document. Xcel Energy has encouraged the Quarry Lake Committee to submit grant.i:~~lliests for consideration. t.:;:;:::::::. ".:.' ARMCA If this option is approved by Xcel Energy, ARMCA members and the public under direct supervision from ARMCA may have some defined access to the Xcel Energy property for OHV trail riding and training, during certain designated and scheduled times, as scheduled through the City's Parks and Recreation Dept., and according to terms of a legal agreement between Xcel Energy and ARMCA. Under this proPc>sal, ARMCA would fund liability insurance, would hold 5 Xcel Energy, PLWSA; and the City harmless for member and public use of the site, and would fund any temporary improvements necessary for their use of the site. Whether or not Xcel Energy approves this option, OHEC would arrange for ARMCA members to have access to training and education facilities located on part of the OHEC 7 - 8 acres on the northwest corner of the. lake. DNR Trails and waterways may contribute to these improvements as well. ARMCA would also fund minority contributions toward the public access improvements, including the road, bridge, and parking lot. Aggregate Industries, Inc. iiiiiiiiiIi!!!)::::. .::d~!!!h:::.. Aggregate is the. owner of the site. Aggregate has a strong c~mmi~II~~!i~~;t!~~~:fi!i:positive force for the environment and for the public good in the communiti~:~A'tu~rela'-i!!ffliij!iP''p'erations. Aggregate's interest in this project is to see that the wat~i!!limiJand is,]liml!ili!!i@~Q.~ for the public good. Aggregate is interested in donating, or selling in~mmij~)veIY,..J~,Jw~t"r!!@mf.lJ!@~I1.~in portipns :::::~: :~::;:::~ti:~:::~:::rs:~::::~:::~ is important to Aggregate that the sub-Iessor(s) have contirly'jm!!!m~!!~i{t9J?ursue their blislffi'ifS's interests without interference from the public or the membe.i!9f!lf:l!:~m@il!~~ions comprising the Quarry Lake Committee and using the lake in the future. Ag'gf.egatEnijf:!in~i!!l9.A~pntinue to place clean fill in the lake from its various operations, usuall.Y:&l~K.~nd peat. ":"f:ij,!i,!!@!ljm!!lW is also important to the PLWSA's future use of the lake, ~~i:mftiml!!imp'rove the c6ijl!itWml!Wor The City of Shakopee plans a Gre~nWlYJhat could ev.im9ili!iii1r91itift6m the southern limits of the City, through the Dean Lake are?;!!l~gg~ Hwy 169, pa~~]ijltJ9]pirwest of Quarry Lake, and connect with the DNR trail. Th.~mSrw:oow.jy would offer Sha=kbpe'e residents natural access to and through the Quarry Lake site, a'rtai!!lli:i~!4he hub or anchor to the site. The Greenway extends north and south,.aru;bmay,include a"'f&&mtidg~jtQyer Hwy 169. From the Greenway, the Quarry Lake and Xc.~Hl.mif.Qi::i~fir~t~J~es are::Utli:~iii~i.iJi!nd the OHEC facility and grounds would be f rth rtrfl.........r..........................(rr.....1If.......S .,..........r.................t/l........ rth t f Q L k ~ov~:~pe:e:n::::ch~::u::.Lake, the Gr~.m1w'M!y.;ould widen to the 'e'4.ilHIftl!:.expanded Greenway could include park and park-like alnii~ijlfIMf.including benches, picn:i~H~iijlis, access to walking/jogging trails, children's play eq4;!gmin!~;!ig~ in the winter, acce~!:!lq:::!rOss-country skiing on or near the lake. The Greenway woLil'a!ijijlijiJlill&w.;::~ccess to public v(ijliking/jogging trails around the south, east and west shores of ~~i~~~di7Id help creatE> interpretive wildlife viewing signage for In an option yet t(j!'li:nMiP.~~iq!:tq,:!~f considered by Xcel Energy, the City could request access to a portion of the Xcei":8qir9.M:;:~ig,.ity, principally intended for use by Shakopee residents, the general public, as well as{QiliC for its education and conservation programs. This option includes access to Xcel Eri~f.gy property for rudimentary non-motorized trails in an area satisfactory to XceJ Energy, and secured from the Blue Lake Peaking Plant according to Xcel Energy specifications. Additionally, as a further option, also yet-to-be proposed or considered by Xcel Energy, ARMCA members could have scheduled access to trails on the Xcel Energy property forOHV training and for scheduled, intermittent trail riding. Swimming is not being proposed ~t th(;) lake due to the sharp drop-off of the shoreline around the lake, the proximity to fishing, and the expense associated with developing and staffing a beach. 6 The City would manage, or designate another manager for access to the designated SCUBA Diving area. This marked area on the northwest corner of the lake could include SCUBA Diving training, and training for local and area law enforcement rescue personnel (non-boating) to be located on the north shore of the lake, east side. The PLWSA would install and maintain floating buoys marking this spot during May - October. A public road, a bridge over the watershed, and a parking lot are necessary to provide safe public access to the site. The.PLWSA, OHEC, the DNR, and ARMCA w04!Q participate with contributions toward these public access improvements. The PL~~:?!MW2ul;giill!t~0Iely responsible for the maintenance and improvement to the bo~! lau~p'ijf:lij~H9.tnlprovements and amenities directly related to water-skiing. The City would fvtli~~.~on=g~iMliil~~:::m.aintain the items necessary for its Greenway vision, for the park andparkdl.~~:::~!h:enitie,it:m~::.!llh9!jogging trails, :~:::::U:~::~;:~Similarame:ities. ~~ This document proposes that the City would become owner and steWijf'ilif::~fii:iAggregate land and water, except for 7 - 8 acres on the northwest ~Qro~M~f::Jre Lake ttlijt:li.9.ij!{t:~i!M~cquired by OHEC, and land on the northeast corner of the la~~:lfj$.~::W~~l.i:t:Gpntinue to'l.:::~Wm~a and subleased by Aggregate. In return for ownershiR{ml:]ll.ftY::wj,~!~f~~~ a leadersfW~:::role in funding, constructing and maintaining public access to Jffl.I:::~~~t In .i.~II!ltM:th~h9ity would enter into a long-term Use Agreement with the PLWSA, d~~o.lo.~ PLVV$.:A1.~::ftgl~~:::iijq:::9.pligations for use of the surface water and portions of the lan.~.. for:~I~II:I,..rio~iill\l,i::throalll'I~I"l.5er. City ownership of the site has many Q@,hill.ts. The Citiii~~i..ld cre9.~~~~iublic access to the site, then operate and regulate use of the:!illmli:iflRe the Cit~:::~r@!tJI'{9,pl~:!:liecome. In addition, the City would serve as the access pointfQrAeCA, OHEC, aij,li[iM~!l~::ilr:of any designated Xcel Energy property (should Xcel EQ$.flY,i:ifipfove our reque:m)~!:!iij~~j~'e access to the SCUBA and rescue training section of the Ij!i~I~::~j,~~g@?te and supervisEtb'NR Fisheries as the manager of the Quarry Lake fish-habitat and 'nsti.OOj!:!ii!lt~i:::.~nd designate and supervise PLWSA as the :~~~~:~~:~e:~:r~~~:~:~:::~:~ Agre~@i>Q~::wlth the PLWSA;::'Stffl.ll.j.t::tl::lpe agreem:ent PLWSA now has with Aggregate Induslf:lil$.!i!!fh would allow PLwS>>.tmWiloers exclusive access to the surface water of the Lake d.JJ.mp.llr.~:I!:M.ay through October trr.nlr~le for the purpose of waterSKiing practice, instruction, art(fijl.l.o.lp'~;:::jp~twater-ski shows a~iji.~OO:~teur and professional competition open to the public. In additl6ri,tliJllilY9.A would host c9ffiiOO:9pity activities such as ski lessons, disabled ski lessons, and joinCp~imB~ljo.!h~vents wit~::::~mm:ij~nies in the water-ski industry. The Use Agreement would :::i:cl:td:~the City PLWSA, OHEG, DNR:::::~:ijq,~~_CA use of Quarry Lake would also provide indirect benefit to the Shakopee community, sirTi:li$.ftfor instance, to Raceway Park. For example, the local businesses that cater to the attendees and participants of the attractions now along the Shakopee entertainment corridor would also benefit from the enthusiasts and fans who would come to see Shakopee as a new destination. For example, the PLWSA envisions that eventually as many as 5000 people could attend a public Pro Tour tournament or see a Ski Show Exhibition. In addition, with it's planned name change and in its travels for Shows around the upper Midwest, the PLWSA would serve indirectly as an ambassador for the City. OHEC's education and 7 conservation center would likewise contribute toward the site becoming a new Shakopee attraction. Conclusion We believe the Quarry Lake land and water can be used by several conservation and recreation --,organizations for the greater good of Shakopee residents and those in surrounding communities. This proposal provides an indirect economic benefit to the Shakopee community, while not disturbing or interfering with existing ongoing nearby industrial oper.ations. aggrega.:Wi$.@!!n.QrbU1Tt:l'[n:g:::m$.~m1$.'$]:;'QJTlpany wjttt!$.~ging regional market positions in the UK and the u$.~Iil!iJfu~:tJS, the Grodp.:::I~::m~K~i.yenth larggi.f'aggregates producer and the fifth largest proq4.iiN9f.tfeady-mixed cona~ijU:::A9gregate Industries works to create a sustainable emii~i.~Miiint, and has a strong cC%iiH'i:~I~mt to the local communities in which they operate. ~iS proi.e back to the community. Xcel Energy f$'::tij~::1~~dl1.i!@..rg~t.J#.ID.J6jnation electricity and natural gas energy company in the United States, off€f:!ig::l;fjjib.i.i~tiihsive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.2 million electricity cusMOOjti:!:~@'~f::'::.'7 million natural gas customers. The Blue Lake Peaking Power Generation Plant is locat~:J:~i.flo the south of Aggregate's property. Xcel Energy's property there includes about 40 acre~:' of woods, trees and fields outside the secured plant. Xcel Energy's interest in this project is to expand the Blue Water facility, while giving back to the community. Mark Themig, R. Michael Leek, City of Shakopee Shakopee is located in the southwest corner of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, 23 miles from Minneapolis. Shals.opee's location within the metro area offers numerous opportunities for higher education, employment and recreation, as well as nationally renowned cultural, 8 entertainment and sporting events. Shakopee is a major regional entertainment center. Area attractions include: ValleyFair, Mystic Lake Casino, Dakota Country Casino, Canterbury Park, Murphy's Landing, the Renaissance Festival and Raceway Park. Shakopee attracts over 4 million tourists annually. The yity's staff sees the Quarry Lake site as a great natural resource, and believes that future use as described in this recommendation would serve the best interests of the City's residents and businesses. Suzann Wouldhite, Trails and Waterways Mark Nemeth, Fisheries }~\::.. _. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources j~:m{{{~~::::.... .lIt::::::.. The DNR's mission is to work with citizens to protect and ma!:lage Jllij,::i~~1<<iioo.itbral resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provid~.:::f<<::t~nim~m,i!:::i~imt.of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of I:!f~;:::::mij~ DNFi~'Jh~~t~,~:::,n:Jhis project is ~~;:~;;;::~::::::~~:~::::~~ Twin Cities Trail Riders (TCTR) is a Minnesota based OHV line oHM:;{tlt~:!ghw.ay Motorcycle and Vehicle) trail riding club, and a charter member ~tJb~tA.!llateur Riaij15:::W.9f.9t~ele Assn (ARMCA). TCTR was formed to address the lack QM!iOOWijfup.~tition base:t!t:ddldiifilbbs in Minnesota, and to make sure that riding trails are:JljiilaBiIHfli8.itbe. future. Taijjf~Jfs a recreational club that supports responsible riding for fun. T,gm!l:::~H'(f):(IIMli::lqM!:~ like to e'slablish trails on the Xcel Energy site just to the south of Quarr;:fHI~e, for ryIW)iflqjNwilnin9....and intermittent trail ~~i~~B~~~r~ ~~g~~:~;'~.!~Ug, appreciation. and sense of stewardship for the env.id~bitl&til, natural resol.ltj&irJ.n6.f~$sional resource management and related activities, as well ai!!m;jr~j~ij:I$Ib.ry and heritage'::::::dI4e:t plans to acquire 7 - 8 acres on the northwest shore of Quarry Cli1:iji::rt8.i.fHliIgregate Industries, and plans to build a fish and wildlife museum..J!:nfl:@9H2etion cenM~;:::iii::ilmn~or nature, conservation, cultural, arts and ::::~ ,as complementary to and an extension of Prlo..r=:iWike::Waterskl Association:::::::::::::::::::::::::::. PllR$.I::li:;:~ nearly 50 year old 561:!~?J,{il::~II-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to affiitii~:l.i.R~tition waterskiing a'qi::ii~eboarding. The PLWSA's interest in this project is to creafijHlf\mtffliOJ;lnt home for the oJlJ.ijitliation, and a Shakopee destination for Water-skiers, WakebBaliait~~:~:io.q:::~nthusiasts &d~~:fii$ around the Metro area and the upper Midwest. AdditiO~ The Prior Lake Watef$ktlii6.jiation (PLWSA) PLWSA is a nearly 50y~:~f,-Iu:r501 (c)(3) institution dedicated to amateur waterskiing. The Club's Show Team stages Ski shoW~ around Minnesota and the upper Midwest, contracting for performances with local Chambers of Commerce and other sponsors of local and city summertime celebrations. The Club's Competition Team includes a number of individuals who compete in local, state, regional and national competition as sponsored by USA Waterski. The traditional home of the PLWSA has been Prior Lake (the Lake, not the City). Competition water skiers are increasingly finding it difficult to ski on public water, including Prior Lake. As a result, the PLWSA leadership has been looking for a new home for the past several years. 9 Outdoor Education Heritage Center (OHEC) OHEC, a 501 (c)(3) organization, seeks to increase the public's understanding, appreciation, and sense of stewardship for the environment, natural resources, professional resource management and related activities, as well as their history and heritage. OHEC plans to acquire 7 - 8 acres on the northwest shore of Quarry Lake from Aggregate Industries, and plans to build a fish and wildlife museum and education center, and sponsor nature, conservation, cultural, arts and related activities on that land. OHEC sees this project as complementary to and an extension of ........................................... '.~ .::; :~~m~tj ~j~~~~jjj~ ~~j~ ~r' .,.... 10