--- ## author: Linnea Graffunder-Bartels date: D:20260515140730-05'00' --- ## AGENDA ## Parks and Recreation Commission ## The next regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held July 21, 2026, at 6 PM at the Oakdale Discovery Center ## REGULAR MEETING May 19, 2026 ## 6:00 PM ## Oakdale Discovery Center ## 1. CALL TO ORDER ## 2. CALL OF ROLL ## 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ## 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. April 21, 2026 ## 6. OPEN FORUM ## 7. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REVIEW ## a. OLD BUSINESS ## b. NEW BUSINESS ## i. Golfview and Tower Park Playground Selection ## 8. OTHER ## a. Staff Liaison Updates* ## b. Commissioner Update(s)* ## c. Council Liaison Update(s)* ## 9. ADJOURNMENT *Items marked with an asterisk have no accompanying materials. ## REGULAR MEETING ## OAKDALE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ## APRIL 21, 2026 ## CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Schorr at 6:00 PM. ## CALL OF ROLL On a call of roll, the following were present: ## Chair: Jen Schorr ## Commissioners: Glen Bearth ## Jan Cunningham ## Glen Giacoletto ## Mark Giannini ## Mike Prosser ## Staff Present: Cory Tietz, Public Works Director ## Absent: Commissioner Brett Berfeldt ## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PROSSER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ## GIANNIN TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 6 Ayes. Motion Approved. ## APPROVAL OF MINUTES ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PROSSER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ## CUNNINGHAM TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, ## 2026 AS PRESENTED. 6 Ayes. Motion Approved. ## PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES ## APRIL 21, 2026 ## PAGE TWO ## PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REVIEW ## a. OLD BUSINESS i. None ## b. NEW BUSINESS ## i. Helmo Station Park Naming Director Tietz sought three names for the Helmo Park Station to bring to Council. The Commission decided on Helmo Crossing, The Yard at Helmo Station, and Helmo Station Park. ## OTHER ## a. Staff Liaison Updates ## Parks Update Mr. Tietz provided an update on the following topics: • Engagement for Tower and Golfview Parks. Community feedback was collected through both in-person sessions and online surveys. Overall, youth expressed a preference for the addition of swings, monkey bars, and zip lines. The engagement turnout for Golfview Park was 45 online responses and 30 in-person attendees, while Tower Park saw 64 online responses and 6 in-person attendees. LHB Design created the survey with a manageable selection of park features. Engagement results will be sent for Commission to review and provide feedback to Council. Tanners Park engagement will be upcoming, with dates still tentative at this time. A lot of feedback is anticipated for Tanners Park. • Tanners Survey. In response to Commissioner Giannini’s inquiry about recent survey activity at Tanners Park, Mr. Tietz clarified that while drone-based aerial imaging for the park project was completed several weeks ago, the specific surveyors spotted last week were likely associated with an upcoming summer road project. Mr. Tietz noted that the LHB park project surveyors are required to notify the City before doing any on- site work. • Park Operations. With warmer weather, picnic shelters and restrooms are opening, and field maintenance is starting. More precipitation than normal has meant wet fields. Mulch is being added to the dog park, along with cleaning up the fence from plant growth. • Tree Removal. The City is on track to have Emerald Ash Borer controlled in its open park space and right of ways this year. The City Forester will work on a replant process and map of plantings, but that is after stump removal. The City does not have an efficient way to do stump grinding and will need to decide whether to rent a machine. Bids for tree work are coming back favorable. ## PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES ## APRIL 21, 2026 ## PAGE THREE • New Facility. Moving into the new Public Works facility takes place in a week and a half, with trucks being palletized next Friday. The first week of May will concentrate on moving facilities before returning to operations, other than some park/field/utility maintenance, and minor street tasks. • City Hall Construction Impact on Walton Park. The general contractor Krause-Anderson will be installing construction fencing and the City is working to mitigate the impact to the park. The building will be taken by the contractor on June 1, and activities and rentals will continue, along with Oakdale Summerfest. The Wednesday Farmers Market will be relocated to the other side of the bandshell. The bandshell will also receive a new roof due to hail damage from a past storm. In reply to a question regarding the Summerfest Parade made by Commissioner Cunningham, Mr. Tietz said that invitations were sent out with the goal of attracting at least 40 participants, but if short Council will need to decide. Historically, applications arrive at the last minute. The Oakdale Update magazine arrives before the parade application deadline so the event will be listed as tentative. • Park Maintenance at Willowbrooke. The bright colors show use from play, and a safe cleaner is needed that works on the structure and rubber. Park maintenance concerns can be submitted on See Click Fix and are encouraged. • 40 th Street Bridge. Mr. Tietz updated that while nothing is finalized, the bridge is on the agenda in the coming days at the Capitol. It does not mean the project was selected but it is good for the project to be getting the attention. ## Recreation Update Mr. Tietz provided an update on the following topics: • Seasonal Help. Staff will be hired to run summer youth programming. • Indoor Garage Sale. The event had all booths filled and had a great turnout for shoppers. • Mystery Egg Hunt. A lot of background work goes into this special community event. Baskets are staged in the recreation back office. The event was full and had a great turnout of families. • Blood Drive. The next blood drive will take place at the Oakdale Discovery Center on Thursday. • May Programs. City meetings will begin taking place at the Oakdale Discovery Center until further notice. • Movie in the Park. Commissioner Giannini suggested Willowbrooke Commons as a park location. In reply, Mr. Tietz said that last year, recreation programming at the Willowbrooke shelter/stage was put on hold to establish turfgrass. ## b. Commissioner Updates Commissioner Bearth requested to connect his neighbor near Tanners Lake Park with City staff to share knowledge on tree care relating to the park. He attended the Indoor Garage Sale ## PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES ## APRIL 21, 2026 ## PAGE FOUR and his girlfriend found many items. He also attended the Golfview Park engagement and was encouraged by the number of neighbors showing up, interest, and ideas shared. The Clothing Swap volunteer position had him sorting a lot of women’s clothes, and a lot of nice clothing will be available first come, first serve at the Eco Fair. The Lions Club will host the free City- Wide Garage Sale again this year by creating a Google map of participating addresses and items for sale on May 14 to 16. His family and the Lions Club also participated in Park Clean Up Week at Tanners Lake Park. Commissioner Giannini attended the community engagement events at Tower and Golfview Parks. He noticed excited kids and a constant stream of neighbors despite the gloomy weather showing the neighborhood loves their park. Tower Park had a beautiful day but hardly any attended, so it was good to see the online response. Commissioner Schorr enjoyed another year at the Mystery Egg Hunt. Tower Park’s engagement event was well organized for kids attending with popsicles and tattoos, and her daughter was happy to give feedback. A Park Tour will be planned for commissioners with details to come from Director Tietz. Commissioner Cunningham participated in Park Clean Up Week and will be at the Eco Fair with Wellness 50+. All of the Wellness 50+ upcoming activities can be found in the Oakdale Update or on the Meetup online group page. Commissioner Giacoletto cleaned parks with Commissioner Cunningham during the Park Clean Up Week event. Most garbage was found in park land unmaintained areas. He asked if/when park crews address litter in those areas. Director Tietz replied that crews are not in back areas regularly, however park concerns can be reported on See Click Fix, and fall cleanup is more in-depth. Council Member Morcomb replied to a question asked by Commissioner Giacoletto that the City pickup of buckthorn is not being discontinued but may have been confused with the Annual Buckthorn Removal Event that was cancelled due to lack of reaching new participants. Commissioner Giannini shared that a roll-off will be parked in the Oakdale Athletic Association parking lot on Friday as they clean up their equipment inside. ## c. Council Liaison Update Council Member Morcomb provided an update on the following: • New City Administrator. Administrator Chris Volkers is retiring at the end of June. Kelli Bourgeois was selected to take on the role in the middle of a major construction project. She has 20 years of experience, a background as a lawyer, worked for the City of Columbia Heights for 13 years, and is returning to her family from Bristol, Tennessee. We are excited to have her. ## PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES ## APRIL 21, 2026 ## PAGE FIVE • Public Works Facility Ribbon Cutting. The event will be open to the public on May 2. Public Works staff will share space with staff from City Hall. There will be no service disruption. The new desk at Public Works will function for the building department. The Oakdale Police had four officers at a desk, and the change was a long time coming, as more officers cannot be hired due to inability to fit them in. Police vehicles also run 24/7 in winter, so their computers don’t freeze. The new police facility will save tens of thousands in gas alone, and the new space for officers and detectives to park securely will prevent their harassment. • Artwork. The City Hall lobby will be empty and is in need of artwork. ## ADJOURNMENT ## A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER PROSSER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ## GIANNINI TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ## COMMISSION, DATED APRIL 21, 2026, AT 7:02 PM. 6 Ayes. Motion Approved. Respectfully submitted, ## Laura Linzmeyer, Administrative Assistant ## COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ## To: Oakdale Parks and Recreation Commission ## From: Hannah Dunn, Sr. Community Development Specialist Date: May 19, 2026 ## Subject: Golfview and Tower Parks Playgrounds ## BACKGROUND Following an extensive 18-month process that included significant engagement with a variety of stakeholders, the City Council approved the Oakdale Park System Plan in fall 2025. The plan will serve as a guiding roadmap that identifies and prioritizes recommendations for improvements, schedules, costs, and funding opportunities. Golfview, Tanners Lake, and Tower Parks have been slated for select improvements beginning in 2026 per the Capital Improvement Plan approved by the City in December. Each of these parks has an approved concept plan. The City of Oakdale hired LHB in January 2026 to provide final design and construction administration services for these select improvements. In April, the City conducted community engagement for the playgrounds at Golfview and Tower Parks. Feedback from the public focused primarily on play equipment preferences and selection. An online survey was available from April 6 through April 21. During the survey period, the City hosted one in-person engagement event at Golfview Park on April 9 and one in-person engagement event at Tower Park on April 15. The survey and in-person engagement events received strong responses. For Golfview Park, 31 people and two Parks and Recreation Commissioners attended the event and 44 participants engaged in the online survey. For Tower Park, six people and three Parks and Recreation Commissioners attended the event and 64 participants engaged in the online survey. Playground proposals for both parks were solicited from four vendors: Flagship Recreation, Midwest Playscapes, Webber Recreational Design, and Northland Recreation. The results of the community engagement process were shared with each vendor to help inform their proposals. Submitted proposals were reviewed by the project team, which included City and LHB staff. Two playground designs for each park were selected as finalists and are being presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission for input. The finalists for Golfview Park were proposals from Flagship Recreation and Midwest Playscapes. The finalists for Tower Park were proposals from Flagship Recreation and Northland Recreation. Please see the attached presentation slides for renderings of the finalist concepts. It is important to note that color palettes shown in the concepts are not final and are subject to change. Additionally, the playground renderings submitted by the vendors feature rock boulders and tree plantings for aesthetic enhancement, and incorporation and placement of such features will be determined through the final design process for the overall parks. The estimated costs for the two finalist playground concepts at both Golfview Park and Tower Park are comparable and align with the budget allocated for the playground portion of the park. Minor, cost-neutral modifications can be made to the final playground designs, such as replacing a spinner with a swing. The City has previously worked with Flagship Recreation on playgrounds at Willowbrooke Commons and Helmo Station Park. The play equipment has proven to be high quality, and Flagship has been flexible and collaborative throughout the projects. Proposals from other vendors were solicited to better understand play equipment options and associated costs. If a vendor other than Flagship Recreation is ultimately recommended or selected, additional evaluation of materials and long-term maintenance considerations will be necessary. An update regarding the status of and next steps for Tanners Lake Park will also be provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission during the May 19 meeting. ## COMMISSION INPUT REQUESTED It is requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission provide input on the playground concept finalists and recommend preferred concepts for Golfview and Tower Parks for Council consideration. At a subsequent Council workshop, the finalists will be discussed and the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendations will be shared. ## Attachment ## Oakdale 2026 Park Improvements Presentation Slides ## OAKDALE 2026 PARK ## IMPROVEMENTS- ## TANNERS LAKE, TOWER & ## GOLFVIEW PARKS ## 05.19.2026 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION ## January • ## City Council Approval • ## Contracting Begins ## January-February • Contractor procurement paperwork, permitting requirements • Secure equipment purchasing for ## Tanners Lake ## September-October • Tanners Lake warranty walks ## March-April • ## Start construction for Tanners Lake ## May-August • Continue construction for ## Tanners Lake ## November-December • Complete & close-out construction ## for Tanners Lake ## September-October • Tower & Golfview warranty walks ## February • Kick-off meeting • Geotech & survey begin • ## Site Visits • Engagement planning/overall scheduling begins • ## Park & Rec Commission: ## Project Overview ## March • Finish survey and geotech • ## Develop Tower & Golfview to SD level • SD level cost estimate • Engage playground vendors about options/costs • ## City Council: Project Overview, Tower ## & Golfview Update ## April • Engage neighbors to review Tower & Golfview playground options • ## Park & Rec Commission: Staff Update • ## Updated Tower and Golfview drawings to align with budget ## May • ## Park & Rec Commission: Present Tower & Golfview options & costs • ## City Council: Tower & Golfview ## Review, Tanners Lake Update • Engage stakeholders to discuss ## Tanners Lake Park ## June • ## Finalize Construction Documents for Tower & Golfview & order playground equipment • ## Prepare Tanners Lake preliminary concepts • Engagement event with updates on all parks, including Parks Commission participation ## July • Approx. start construction for Tower & Golfview • ## Tanners Lake Engagement • Conduct wetland delineation at ## Tanners Lake Park, if needed ## August • Tanners Lake 65% design & cost estimate • Continue construction for Tower & Golfview • DRC meeting: review DD estimate & engagement for Tanners Lake • ## Park & Rec Commission: Engagement ## Update, Tanners Lake Review ## September • ## City Council: Engagement Update, ## Tanners Lake Review • ## Start Tanners Lake ## Construction Documents • Continue construction for Tower & Golfview ## October • Tanners Lake 95% set ready for final cost estimate & review • Finalize play equipment/ equipment options • Continue construction for Tower & Golfview ## November • Construction substantial completion for Tower & Golfview • ## Finalize Tanners Lake bid documents • ## City Council: Project Update ## December • Wrap up close-out requirements for ## Tower & Golfview • ## Bid Tanners Lake 2026 20272028 ## Meeting ## Key: ## Engagement Event ## PROJECT SCHEDULE *Schedule subject to change / Project Team will be exploring ways to expedite construction schedules ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 2 ## June • ## Finalize Construction Documents, Bid for Tower & Golfview & order playground equipment • ## Prepare Tanners Lake preliminary concepts & costs • Engagement Event with updates on all parks, including Parks Commission participation ## May • ## Park & Rec Commission: Present Tower & Golfview options • ## City Council: Tower & Golfview Review, ## Tanners Lake Update • Engage stakeholders to discuss ## Tanners Lake Park ## PROJECT SCHEDULE: WHERE ARE WE NOW? ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 3 •31 participants and 2 PRC members attended the outdoor pop-up event on April 9, 2026. •44 participants engaged in the online survey. •The online survey, ran from April 6th-April 21st, asked the same questions as the in-person event. •Results shown on the following pages are the combined results from all participants. •Comments that were on post-it notes, sent in emails or phone calls were also recorded. ## Golfview Pop Up Event ## GOLFVIEW PARK ENGAGEMENT ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 4 ## GOLFVIEW PARK: FAVORITE FEATURES ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 5 • Slides • Swings ## • Climbing Features • Balance ## • Monkey Bars/Overhead Play ## • Pre-K Features • Spinning ## GOLFVIEW PARK : TOP PRIORITIES ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 6 “ Would like a zipline! “ Shade and more benches and picnic tables “ Pebble Park - > upward climbing ropes “ Like to play pretend (like ice cream shop) “ Adult fitness stations! “ Zipline Very Interested! “ Think about teens and tweens “ Good mix of ages with lots of use “ Bigger playground container! ## GOLFVIEW PARK : WHAT DID WE HEAR? ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 7 ## Tower Pop Up Event ## TOWER PARK: ENGAGEMENT RESULTS •6 participants and 3 PRC members attended the outdoor pop-up event on April 15, 2026. •64 participants engaged in the online survey. •The online survey, ran from April 6th-April 21st, asked the same questions as the in-person event. •Results shown on the following pages are the combined results from all participants. •Comments that were on post-it notes, sent in emails or phone calls were also recorded. ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 8 ## TOWER PARK: FAVORITE FEATURES ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 9 • Slides • Swings ## • Climbing Features • Balance ## • Monkey Bars/Overhead Play • Balance • Spinning ## TOWER PARK : TOP PRIORITIES ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 10 “ Shade! (important!) “ There are no places for people to sit during the waterslide event. “ Taller playground like ## Willowbrooke Commons “ ## Hidden Ladders “ Sledders go over the retaining wall now and hit the play structure. “ ## More Swings Needed “ Rubber surfacing, not sand. ## TOWER PARK: WHAT WE HEARD “ Little kids play in the sand, almost get run over by older kids. “ Would like a zipline “ Glider swing for adults “ Big, fast straight slides - no curves so you can go fast! “ Waterslide erosion requires relocating each time in the same year. “ Should be monkey bars and lots of climbing opportunities. ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 11 ## N ## GOLFVIEW PARK: SITE PLAN ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 12 ## GOLFVIEW PARK: ## CONCEPT A ## KEY FEATURES • 5-12 Main Structure with focus on climbing, bridges, and slides • Pre-K Area with slide, imaginative play, and shade sail ## • Group Spinner • Individual spinners • 2 Bays of Swings including group swing • Shade sail over patio, if budget allows C:\Users\AlexandraOlson\Flagship Recreation\Flagship Recreation - Documents\2026 Planning\Emily\Oakdale - Golfview Park\Design\2026.05.08 Revision\Oakdale_GolfviewPark 050826.dwg ## CONTAINER DETAILS ## TOTAL CONTAINER AREA 4545 SF ## ASTM SAFETY SURFACING TYPE ENGINEERED WO ## TOTAL EWF AREA4545 SF ## TOTAL PERIMETER309 LF ## EDGING TYPECONCRETE CURB ## FINISH GRADETOP OF CURB ## MAX FALL HEIGHT (5-12 YR) 96" ## MAX FALL HEIGHT (2-5 YR) 40" ## *SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS: ## ·OWNER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM 6' WIDE APPROVED SITE ACCESS PATH TO CONTAINER ## AND PROTECTION OF THIS ACCESS ROUTE ## ·PLAYGROUND PLAN IS BASED ON IDEAL SOIL CONDITIONS. IF THERE ARE CONCERNS ## ABOUT THE SOILS BEING SUITABLE, IT IS RECOMMEND THAT THE OWNER PROVIDE A ## GEOTECHNICAL REPORT OF THE SITE ## ·MAXIMUM OF 1% GRADE CHANGE ACROSS CONTAINER ## ·OWNER INSTALLED DRAIN TILE TO BE WITHIN 4 FEET OF CONTAINER PERIMETER ## ·IF OWNER INSTALLED BORDER, DRAIN TILE STUB TO BE PROVIDED ## ·DRAIN TILE BY FLAGSHIP ACCOUNTS FOR WATER WITHIN THE CONTAINER AND DOES ## NOT INCLUDE RUN OFF FROM SURROUNDING FLATWORK, LANDSCAPING, BUILDINGS, ## ETC. ## ·OWNER TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO CONTAINER ## ·MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE NEEDED DENOTES THE INSIDE OF CURB DIMENSION ## POTENTIAL ## FURNISHING ## ADDITIONS ## POTENTIAL ## FURNISHING ## ADDITIONS ## KEY ## REQUIRED SAFETY USE ZONE ## PROPOSED STANDARD EQUIPMENT ## PROPOSED CUSTOM EQUIPMENT ## POTENTIAL PHASE 2 ADD-ON ## PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 13LHBCORP.COM Patio shade, if budget allows ## Playground Layout Overview ## CONCEPT A: ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 14 ## 5-12 Play Detail ## CONCEPT A: ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 15 ## CONCEPT A: Patio shade, if budget allows ## Pre-K Play Detail ## CONCEPT A ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 16 ## GOLFVIEW PARK: ## CONCEPT B ## KEY FEATURES • 5-12 Main Structure with focus on climbing, tunnels, and slides ## • Pre-K Playhouse Feature with slide • Group Spinner and ## Individual Hideaway/Spinner • 3 Bays of Swings including group swing • Poured-in-Place surfacing to transfer station ## TURF ## TWISTER ## COZY ## COCOON ## PLAYTOWN ## COMMUNITY ## HELPERS ## BELT ## SEAT ## TOT ## SEAT ## BASKET ## SEAT 36" 36" 72" 72" 36"/ 108" 42" 48" 42" ## SKY ## LINK ## THE ## WAVE ## HORIZONTAL ## LOOP LADDER ## BUTTON ## STEPPERS x2 ## BALANCE ## BEAM ## CLIMBING ## SQUARES ## DYNAMIC ## DESCENT ## SILO ## CLIMBER ## ADVENTURE ## BRIDGE ## DRIVER ## PANEL ## ADVENTURE ## TUBE ## ADVENTURE ## TUBE ## STEP ## AROUND ## STEP ## AROUND ## STEP ## AROUND ## STEP ## AROUND ## TOT ## SEAT ## BELT ## SEAT ## SPIRAL ## TUBE ## SLIDE ## KALEIDO ## CLIMBER ## TELESCOPE @108" ## BENCH ## W/ BACK ## BENCH ## W/ BACK ## BENCH ## W/ BACK ## Total Elevated Play ## Total Ground-Level P ## Accessible ## Elevated ## Activities ## Acce ## Groun ## Acti ## Required ## Provided ## ADA SCHEDULE / / 2 3 1 4 6 11 ## DESIGN OPT ## AGE GROU ## TOTAL AR ## PERIMETE ## DATE: ## PROJECT NO: ## FALL HEIG ## *PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION REQUIRED ## DRAWN BY: ## ASTM F1487- ## CPSC #325 05-12-26 ## GV_20260323_01_02 ## Tim Kelly 4,545 Sq ## 310 F 8 Ft. 2-5 & 5- 01 25 0'5'10' ## NORT ## SurfacingType ## Color/Blend ## Black PIP Mix ## Area 4,462 Sq.Ft. 125 Sq.Ft. ## Engineered Wood Fiber ## Poured In Place ## Natural ## Blue ## None 50/50 ## PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 17LHBCORP.COM ## Park Overhead ## CONCEPT B:CONCEPT B ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 18 ## Park Layout ## CONCEPT B: ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 19 ## 5-12 Play Detail ## CONCEPT B: ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 20 ## N ## TOWER PARK: SITE PLAN ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 21 ## TOWER PARK: ## CONCEPT A ## KEY FEATURES ## • Large Rope Climbing ## • Double/Side by Side Slide • Shade sail over slide area ## • Individual Spinner • Vertical climbing bars • Swings 64 ® C:\Users\AlexandraOlson\Flagship Recreation\Flagship Recreation - Documents\2026 Planning\Emily\Oakdale - Tower Park\Design\2026.05.11 Revision\Oakdale_TowerPark 051126.dwg ## SWING CONTAIN ## TOTAL CONTAINER AREA 11 ## ASTM SAFETY SURFACING TYPE EN ## TOTAL EWF AREA84 ## TOTAL PERIMETER12 ## EDGING TYPECO ## FINISH GRADETO ## MAX FALL HEIGHT (5-12 YR) 96 ## ·OWNER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM 6' WIDE APPROVED SITE ACCESS PATH TO CONTAINER AND ## PROTECTION OF THIS ACCESS ROUTE ## ·PLAYGROUND PLAN IS BASED ON IDEAL SOIL CONDITIONS. IF THERE ARE CONCERNS ## ABOUT THE SOILS BEING SUITABLE, IT IS RECOMMEND THAT THE OWNER PROVIDE A ## GEOTECHNICAL REPORT OF THE SITE ## ·MAXIMUM OF 1% GRADE CHANGE ACROSS CONTAINER ## ·OWNER INSTALLED DRAIN TILE TO BE WITHIN 4 FEET OF CONTAINER PERIMETER ## ·IF OWNER INSTALLED BORDER, DRAIN TILE STUB TO BE PROVIDED ## ·DRAIN TILE BY FLAGSHIP ACCOUNTS FOR WATER WITHIN THE CONTAINER AND DOES NOT ## INCLUDE RUN OFF FROM SURROUNDING FLATWORK, LANDSCAPING, BUILDINGS, ETC. ## ·OWNER TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO CONTAINER ## ·MINIMUM CONTAINER SIZE NEEDED DENOTES THE INSIDE OF CURB DIMENSION ## STRUCTURE CONTA ## TOTAL CONTAINER AREA 12 ## ASTM SAFETY SURFACING TYPE EN ## TOTAL EWF AREA12 ## TOTAL PERIMETER13 ## EDGING TYPECO ## FINISH GRADETO ## MAX FALL HEIGHT (5-12 YR) 96 ## REQUIRE ## PROPOSE ## PROPOSE ## POTENTIA ## POTE ## ADDI ## PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 22LHBCORP.COM ## Main Play Structure View 1 ## CONCEPT A: ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 23 ## Main Play Structure View 2 ## CONCEPT A: ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 24 ## CONCEPT A: ## Swings Detail ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 25 ## TOWER PARK: ## CONCEPT B ## KEY FEATURES ## • Rope Climbing ## • Rock Climbing Wall • 3 Slides ## • Overhead Monkey Bars ## • Poured-in-Place Surfacing to transfer station ## • Below Deck Seating and ## Music Elements • Swings ## PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 26LHBCORP.COM ## Main Play Structure View 1 ## CONCEPT B: ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 27 ## Main Play Structure View 2 ## CONCEPT B: ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 28 ## View Showing Both Play Areas ## CONCEPT B: ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 29 ## Park System Plan Update ## Scale in Feet 200’0’ 100’ 50’25’ ## Tanners Park Rd ## Glenbrook Ct N ## Glenbrook • (1) Beach Area (Smaller) ## • Memorial Area ## • Bench Seating ## • ADA Access (Trails, Parking, Facilities) • (1) Expand Parking with Drop- ## Off Area • (1) Convert Sand Volleyball to ## Artificial Volleyball Court (Multi-use) ## • (6) Convert Tennis to Pickleball Courts ## and Re-Surface Existing Pickleball • (1) Convert Basketball to Tennis ## • Dedicated Mowed Grass Area for ## Volleyball and General Use (Temporary ## Staking Allowed, Unstriped) • (1) Expand / Relocate Playground ## Area with Embankment / Climbing Features and 20’x20’ Shelter (Pre-K ## and K-12 Play) ## • (1) Expand Plaza Area with Shaded ## Seating ## • (1) Water Play Area Feature • (1) Relocate the 25’x50’ Picnic Pavilion ## • (1) Relocate Fishing Pier with Kayak ## Launch ## • Shaded Seating Area near Pickleball ## Courts ## • Improve Natural Restoration Area ## • (2) Shoreline Overlook Bench •Improve Wayfinding and Signage ## • Entrance Feature ## • Spectator Seating with Fabric Shade ## Structure ## • Add ADA Parking Stalls ## • Improve Vegetative Screening •Improve Ballfield Drainage including ## Impacts to Adjacent Trail ## Proposed Site Features: (Recommendations/Improvements) ** ** ## LEGEND: ## Proposed Trees ## Park Entrance ## Proposed Court Fencing ** aa bb cc hh ii a a b b c d e e e f f f g g h h i ij k j k l n m m m n n o o o p q q r r s s l l gg aa dd ii hh ee ff c d p ## Tanners Park Rd ## Glenbrook Ct N ## Glenbrook Ave N ## for Potential Improvements) •(1) Ballfield ## • (1) Boat Launch Parking ## • (1) Boat Launch Dock ## • (1) Rain Garden Area • (1) Beach Area (Smaller) ## • Memorial Area ## • Bench Seating ## • ADA Access (Trails, Parking, Facilities) • (1) Expand Parking with Drop- ## Off Area • (1) Convert Sand Volleyball to ## Artificial Volleyball Court (Multi-use) ## • (6) Convert Tennis to Pickleball Courts ## and Re-Surface Existing Pickleball • (1) Convert Basketball to Tennis ## • Dedicated Mowed Grass Area for ## Volleyball and General Use (Temporary ## Staking Allowed, Unstriped) • (1) Expand / Relocate Playground ## Area with Embankment / Climbing Features and 20’x20’ Shelter (Pre-K ## and K-12 Play) ## • (1) Expand Plaza Area with Shaded ## Seating ## • (1) Water Play Area Feature • (1) Relocate the 25’x50’ Picnic Pavilion ## • (1) Relocate Fishing Pier with Kayak ## Launch ## • Shaded Seating Area near Pickleball ## Courts ## • Improve Natural Restoration Area ## • (2) Shoreline Overlook Bench •Improve Wayfinding and Signage ## • Entrance Feature ## • Spectator Seating with Fabric Shade ## Structure ## • Add ADA Parking Stalls ## • Improve Vegetative Screening •Improve Ballfield Drainage including ## Impacts to Adjacent Trail ## Proposed Site Features: (Recommendations/Improvements) ** ** ## LEGEND: ## Proposed Trees ## Park Entrance ## Proposed Court Fencing ** aa bb cc dd ee ff gg hh ii a a b b c d e e e f f f g g h h i ij k j k l m m m n o o o p q r s s l l gg aa dd hh c d ## Preliminary Design Focus Areas • Playground relocation and update • Parking lot at Glenbrook and related pedestrian connection, stormwater treatment • Improve court areas • Trail connections to new playground, court improvements If 3M PFAS Settlement Priority 2 Grant funding is awarded, additional improvements primarily focused along the shoreline could occur. Additional grant funding through the MnDNR is being pursued. Coordination with 2026 parking lot repaving project will occur as necessary. ## TANNERS LAKE PARK ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 30 ## COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SCHEDULE - NEXT STEPS • May: ## ƜCity Council Workshop/Update, May 26th ## ƜTanners Lake Park Engagement: ## Park Walking Tour, May 27th 6-8PM • June-July: ## ƜCombined In-person Event - Summerfest (Provide update on all parks) ## ƜOnline Survey for Tanners Lake ## ƜPop-up Events at Tanners Lake Park and community events ƜWill seek to engage with stakeholder ## groups for Tanners Lake Park We are conducting a more extensive engagement process for Tanners Lake Park and a neighborhood-focused level of engagement for Tower and Golfview Parks that focuses on playground equipment options. ## LHBCORP.COMPERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN | 31 ## M E M O R A N D U M ## TO: Cory Tietz, Public Works Director ## FROM: Julie Williams, Recreation Superintendent DATE: May 15, 2026 ## SUBJECT: May Program Update The following information is provided to the Public Works Manager and Parks and Recreation Commissioners as information only. There is no need for any official commission, council, or administrative action; but rather, this is an effort by staff to keep you informed of the Department’s day-to-day operations. ## 1. SUMMER PROGRAMMING The summer Oakdale Update will arrive in mailboxes next week. Our early summer program guide has been available beginning in April. Summer seasonal staff will be hired at the end of May and will begin on June 3. ## 2. PARK CLEAN UP UPDATE 65 volunteers signed up to clean 20 parks during our annual Park Clean Up in April. Thank you to all volunteers who helped to keep our parks clean! Participants received seed bombs as thank you gifts. ## 3. ARTIST OF THE MONTH The Painting Pals are back! Visit the Discovery Center gallery this May for their annual group display. Featuring new works from our local artists who meet weekly at Gladstone Center, the collection includes everything from serene watercolor landscapes and vivid florals to lively scenes of lake life and nature. ## 4. FARMER’S MARKET The Oakdale Farmers Market kicks off on Wednesday, June 3 from 2 to 6 PM at its all-NEW location at the Walton Park west parking lot near the bandshell. We are excited for the new location and the opportunity it will provide with more space, shade, and possibly better market flow with traffic and parking. We’ll continue to host the market info booth and basket drawing each week. Visit www.oakdalefun.com for a list of new and return vendors by June 1. We look forward to the fresh produce, fun atmosphere, great music and the opportunity to try new and unique foods as well as welcome new food trucks, along with local Taquiria Los Paisonas. ## 5. AMPED UP ENTERTAINMENT Our always popular outdoor amphitheater series will kick off on June 11. The free, fun, and kid friendly program is held on Thursday mornings at 10 AM. Kidcreate Studio, The Raptor Center, Sustainable Safari (new mammal show) and Snake Discovery will visit the Discovery Center Amphitheater this summer. Arrive early to claim your seat, these fill up! ## 6. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Join Tricia and the Toonies (and puppets!) to kick off the Summer Concert Series on June 10 at the Walton Bandshell. Check the city website at www.oakdalefun.com for the remaining dates. ## 7. OUTDOOR STORYTIME & CRAFT SERIES April from ReadingwithApril.com will visit the Nature Preserve amphitheater in June, July, and August for kid’s stories and crafts. Join April on Wednesday, June 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM for this free program. Recommended for kids 10 and under, no registration necessary. ## 8. NATURE PRESERVE It’s spring in the Oakdale Nature Preserve! The month of May is a major bird migration month. As of May 4, 137 species have been observed. Watch for new arrivals daily including small colorful warblers, Baltimore Orioles, Indigo Buntings, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and Scarlet Tanagers. Flowers are beginning to bloom as well. ## 9. 5K RUN/WALK The Oakdale Nature Preserve 5K returns on Saturday, June 28, with an 8 AM start at the Oakdale Discovery Center. The scenic route makes a loop around the paved paths, over the boardwalk, and back to the Discovery Center for after race drinks and snacks. All participants will receive a custom t-shirt. We are again working with Big Frog T-shirts & More, who design and print shirts for race day. The event is sponsored by Eberhard Group with Keller Williams Reality. Their generous donation helps purchase high quality race shirts for the event. ## 10. SUMMERFEST PARADE Save the date for the Ted Bearth Grande Parade! Grab your lawn chairs and join the community for an afternoon of music, floats, and fun. This year’s parade has a new date and time on Saturday, June 27 at 12:00 PM. It will start at the same location at Transfiguration Church, then head East along 15 th Street until turning North onto Hadley Avenue, wrapping up right past Oakdale City Hall. We are looking for staging volunteers to help get the show on the road! If you'd like to help out behind the scenes, please contact Laura Linzmeyer to get involved at 651-747-3866.