HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.A. Dedication of City Land as an Extension of Memorial ParkCITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Jamie Polley, Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Date: March 15, 2011
Subject: Dedication of City Land as Extension of Memorial Park
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INTRODUCTION
The Shakopee Heritage Society (SHS), in partnership with several other organizations, is
requesting the City's consideration for the dedication of park land located along Cavanaugh
Drive.
DISCUSSION
The SHS has asked the city to consider the dedication of a new park located south of Highway
101, West of Sarazin Street, and North of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks along Cavanaugh
Drive (see attached site plan, Attachment A). The property in question is currently owned and
maintained by the City and is approximately 3.9 acres in area. The site is currently listed as an
historical site and has a monument displayed that identifies the Pond Mission site (Attachment
B).
The SHS is proposing that the City dedicate this parcel as park property. To enhance the park,
they propose to construct kiosks and /or display boards (examples below) at this site, creating an
interpretive center with the intent to inform the public of the historic significance of this area
(specifically noting the establishments of Samuel Pond's Mission, Oliver Faribault's Trading Post,
and the Dakota Village of Chief Shakpe). Picnic table and trash receptacle for visitors will also be
included. Future improvements might include short walking paths and native plantings.
Maintenance will include regular mowing and garbage pickup. The SHS has indicated that they
will purchase the kiosks; however, maintenance and replacement of the kiosks if damaged would
be the responsibility of the City. The Public Works Department has reviewed this plan and does
not see any issues at this time. If kiosks need to be replaced they will be done so if funding
allows or by contacting the SHS for assistance. The city currently mows the area and empties the
trash receptacles located across the street at Memorial Park.
The SHS presented their request to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) on February
28, 2011. The PRAB reviewed the proposal and moved to recommend to the City Council that
the parcel be dedicated as park land and that the park land become an extension of Memorial
Park. The PRAB felt that since a trail will eventually connect the proposed parcel to Memorial
Park via the 101 trail underpass, it made sense to extend Memorial Park rather than define the
parcel as a separate park. A letter in support of the PRAB's recommendation from the Historic
Preservation Advisory Commission is Attachment C. The SHS and other involved citizens/
agencies are intending to attend the March 15 meeting and will be available to answer any
questions that the City Council may have.
RELATIONSHIP TO VISION
A. Keep Shakopee a safe and healthy community where residents can pursue active and
quality lifestyles
D. Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and private sector
entities.
ACTION REQUESTED
If the City Council concurs, approve the dedication of the proposed City parcel as park land
becoming an extension of Memorial Park.
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Jamie Polley
Director of Parks, Recreation & NR
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
Mark Noble, Planner II
SUBJECT: Memorial Park Expansion
DATE: March 7, 2011
ATTACHMENT C
INTRODUCTION
The Shakopee Heritage Society (SHS) is requesting the City's consideration for a new
park located south of Highway 101, West of Sarazin Street, and North of the Union
Pacific Railroad tracks, along Cavanaugh Drive.
DISCUSSION
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (HPAC) has had an opportunity to
review the details pertaining to this project, and they support the Shakopee Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board in their recommendation for dedication of property as park
property as an extension of Memorial Park, and request the City Council approve this
proposal at their March 15, 2011 meeting.
The HPAC believes the incorporation of kiosks and /or display panels at this site, in an
effort to create an interpretive center that would inform the public of the historical
significance of this area (specifically noting the establishments of Samuel Pond's
Mission, Oliver Faribault's Trading Post, and the Dakota Village of Chief Shakpe),
would be a positive project for the City. The HPAC acknowledges that this project is a
cooperative effort between the Pond/Dakota Heritage Society, the Shakopee Heritage
Society, Earth Foundry - Landscape Architects, and adjacent property owners who are
descendants of Oliver Faribault, among other organizations and agencies. This group has
been meeting for several months to discuss possible elements of the project that would
accurately portray the historical information noted above in a professional manner, yet in
a fashion that is keenly aware of liability and maintenance responsibility and in keeping
the initial and long term costs down.
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