2010 Annual Budget

Capital Program Overview

In August, 2009 staff provided two study reports to the Board regarding the capital improvement
programs in preparation for development of the 2010 budget. The first session focused on
neighborhood and community park facilities and the second session focused on regional park
facilities.

Based on commissioner input and funding levels outlined in the Mayor’s 2010 Proposed Budget,
the following is being proposed for the 2010 Capital Program Budget.

Neighborhood Park Capital Program

The neighborhood and community park capital program identifies projects that have a clear
demonstrated need, are potential lost opportunities, and help fill infrastructure gaps in north and
northeast Minneapolis; with continued emphasis on complete park renovations versus those that
are phased over several years. The program begins to incorporate insights gained through the
development of Activity Plans for Trails, Winter Recreation, Court Sports and Field Sports. The
proposed capital program is also directed by the following 2007-2020 Comprehensive Plan
Decision Principles:

Quality versus Quantity

The services and facilities provided to meet the park and recreation needs of communities will be
sustainable and of high quality. Improperly sized or under-utilized facilities will be removed and
replaced with sustainable options or other amenities that better meet the needs of the community.
Facilities that have reached their useful life-cycle, especially those with a blighted appearance,
will be removed and, as funding becomes available, replaced with new amenities.

Sustainable Rate
Increasing operational costs, environmental regulations, expanding requests for services, land
use pressures, environmental degradation, and social disparity can create a sense of scarcity and
compromise the long-term vitality of an organization. An alternative is to provide services at a
sustainable rate, such as providing infrastructure that can be reasonably maintained, setting
realistic program and service delivery targets, or modifying land management techniques to
increase efficiency. Future decisions will support a sustainable park system that prevents crisis
situations, protects the land for future generations, and actively provides services across the city.

Focusing on the Activity, Then the Infrastructure

In the 1960s and 1970s, when much of the park system’s infrastructure was built, the city’s
population was considerably more homogeneous than it is today. In that era, infrastructure
equally distributed across the city was an effective delivery model. Today, new recreation
trends, shifting demographics, and more private recreation options highlight the need for a new
model. Decisions regarding capital improvements will be informed by the identified service
goals for a specific recreational activity. Service goals will be established through evaluation of
the specific recreational activity needs, assessment of the existing infrastructure and current
service levels provided by both the Park Board and other service providers, area population,
community needs and target audiences.

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Funding
The Neighborhood and Community Parks proposed capital program would be funded by the
following sources:

Funding Source (in millions) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Bonds - Mayor's Proposed $1.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
Capital Levy -Rehabilitation 1.56 1.62 1.69 1.75 1.83
Capital - LGA 0.25
Hilton Fund 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total $2.81 $4.12 $4.19 $4.25 $3.83
Sustainability
Sustainability is a consideration in both the type of materials used for the improvements and the
focus of the improvements (such as energy efficiency for buildings). Consideration of alternative
materials will be made as projects are funded. Factors that strengthen a proposed project include
reduction in energy use, operating costs and possible revenue generation.
Proposed five year capital plan for Neighborhood and Community Parks

Neighborhood and Community Parks Capital Program

2010-2014 Priorities
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Fire Alarm Compliance $ 100,000 $ $ $ $
Park Rehabilitation and Improvements 250,000
Total – City Wide 350,000
Glen Gale 250,000
Marshall Terrace 150,000
Levin 250,000
Kenwood 65,000
Bossen 250,000
Bassett's Creek 200,000
Bethune 150,000
Washburn Ave 100,000
Luxton 165,000
Windom NE 150,000
Waite Park 150,000
Powderhorn Park 300,000
Total - Tot Lots & Site Improvement 250,000 465,000 250,000 200,000 1,015,000
Lake Hiawatha 425,000
Linden Hills 425,000
Webber Pool 3,000,000 1,000,000
Harrison Park 500,000
Fuller Park 500,000
Bethune Park 500,000
Hi-view 500,000
Powderhorn 500,000
Total - Pools and Wading Pools $850,000 $3,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000

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Neighborhood and Community Parks Capital Program

2010-2014 Priorities
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Phillips Community Center $1,000,000 $ $ $ $
Pershing Bldg 200,000
Northeast Park 2,450,000 1,550,000
Luxton Park HVAC 150,000
Holmes Shelter Bldg 250,000
Painter Park 225,000
Bryant Square 225,000
Kenwood Bldg ADA 117,000
Lyndale Farmstead 187,000
Total - Recreation Centers 1,000,000 350,000 2,700,000 2,304,000 -
Twins Stadium Tax Match 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Northeast Park 550,000 610,000
Folwell Park 500,000
Total - Athletic Fields - 200,000 200,000 750,000 1,310,000
Columbia Park 100,000
Folwell Park 140,000
Logan Park 50,000
Van Cleve 35,000
Linden Hills 35,000
Corcoran Park 35,000
Painter Park 35,000
Bryant Square 37,000
Webber Parking 37,000
Total - Parking Lot and Park Lighting 360,000 107,000 37,000 - -
Total Capital $2,810,000 $4,122,000 $4,187,000 $4,254,000 $3,825,000

Regional Park Capital Program

The strategies for the regional capital program are to fully fund park development projects and to
support development of facilities in north and northeast Minneapolis as funding allows.

In July, 2008 the development of plans for several areas of recreation commenced – trails, field
sports, court sports and winter recreation. Work on these plans continues. As plans are
completed, the capital program will be updated to reflect any new directions or priorities.

Funding
The most predictable source of funding for the regional parks and trails is the funding received
from Metropolitan Council. This funding is projected to be $3,865,000 each biennium. In the
past year a new funding source has been added due to the successful passage of the Clean Water,
Land and Legacy Amendment. It is expected that by 2012 Minneapolis regional parks and trails
will receive approximately $3,600,000 per year from this source. The capital program for 2010
to 2014 is anchored on these funding projections.

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Funding Source (in millions) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

City - Hilton Fund $0.50 $ $ $ $
Met Council/Regional Parks 4.32 0.45 4.32 0.45 4.32
Parks and Trails - Legacy 2.69 3.23 3.60 3.60 3.60
Lottery In Lieu 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10
Total $8.61 $4.78 $9.02 $5.15 $9.02

The regional park capital program will also include several pending funding sources. Common
grant sources for regional parks and trails are National Scenic Byway, Mississippi Watershed
Management Organization and the Federal Transportation Enhancement funding. Each source
has specific eligibility requirements.
Proposed five year capital plan for Regional Parks
Regional Park Capital Program
2010 - 2014 Priorities
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Met Council Regional Funds
Wirth Park Eastside Picnic Development $1,500,000 $1,000,000
Boom Island/BF Nelson Improvements 1,000,000
Bohemian Flats Master Plan Implementation 1,000,000 2,000,000
Above the Falls West Bank 365,000 365,000 865,000
Mill Ruins Park Headrace Development 500,000
Regional Park Acquisitions 3,000,000
North Mississippi Regional Park 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000
Total - Met Council Regional Funds 4,315,000 450,000 4,315,000 450,000 4,315,000

Parks and Trails

Wirth Park Eastside Picnic Development 1,651,000 2,000,000
Bohemian Flats 1,000,000 1,000,000
Above the Falls 463,000 500,000
Mill Ruins Park 562,000 500,000 500,000
Boom Island /BF Nelson 1,037,000
Regional Playgrounds Calhoun & Harriet 604,000 600,000 600,000
Brownie Lake Development 600,000
North Mississippi Regional Park
Regional Park Acquisitions 2,500,000 2,600,000
Total - Parks and Trails 2,688,000 3,229,000 3,600,000 3,600,000 3,600,000

City - Hilton Fund

Wirth Winter Recreation 500,000
Total City - Hilton Fund 500,000

Lottery Proceeds
Regional Parks Maintenance & Rehabilitation 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000
Total - Lottery Proceeds 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000

Total Regional Park Capital $8,603,000 $4,779,000 $9,015,000 $5,150,000 $9,015,000

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Capital Project Funds

Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
2009 2010
Approved Approved
Capital Revenues
11500 Fund - General
Capital Levy - Park Rehabilitation 1,500,000 1,560,000
Capital LGA 0 250,000

11950 Fund - Park Dedicated

Revenue
Lottery Proceeds 1,100,000 1,100,000

14370 Fund - Special Assessments

Assessment Bonds 500,000 500,000

14300 Fund - Capital Projects Fund

Bonds 141,000 1,000,000
City of Minneapolis- Hilton Fund 500,000 500,000
Parks & Trails - State Legacy Fund 0 2,688,000
Federal Grants 2,000,000 0
Metropolitan Council Grants 2,500,000 4,315,000
Middle Mississippi Watershed District 350,000 0
Total Capital Revenues 8,591,000 11,913,000

Capital Expenditures
14370 Fund - Special Assessments
Diseased Tree Removal 500,000 500,000

14300 Fund - Capital Projects Fund

Capital Outlay 8,091,000 11,413,000
Total Capital Expenditures 8,591,000 11,913,000

Excess Revenues Over/(Under) Expenses 0 0

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Capital Projects

2009 2010
Fund 14370 and 14300 Approved Approved

Salaries and Wages 0 0

Fringe Benefits 0 0

Operating Costs 8,591,000 11,913,000

Capital Projects 8,591,000 11,913,000

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