Professional Documents
Culture Documents
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
INTRODUCTION
On March 3, 2015 the City Council is scheduled to consider the first draft of the final plan for
Bridgeview Park. This draft is based upon conceptual plans that were developed through
meetings conducted with the downtown business community, governmental agencies that have
review authority, marina owners and operators, the boating public and interested residents, as
well as both the Park Commission and the Planning Commission. Several Council members
were present at each stage of the process.
COMMENTS
On January 6, 2015 the City Council reviewed the conceptual plans for Bridgeview Park.
Though there was support for the concepts, two discussion areas emerged. The first related to
phasing and funding for implementation of the plan. The second was that if there is a municipal
dock, it should be as close to downtown as possible.
1. Phasing and funding.
Build-out of the plan would occur in five phases (see attached plan). Though specific
dates have not been set for each phase, they could occur one to three years apart. The
overall timeframe for plan implementation would then be 5 15 years, or longer. This
open ended timing takes some pressure off of funding, since about 50% of the estimated
$10.7 million total project cost could be the Citys responsibility.
2. Dock location
The focus area for the municipal dock, as identified by the majority of opinions expressed
at the various planning meetings, is the stretch of City owned shoreline between Nelson
Street and the two Bergstein buildings in Bridgeview Park. Four location options are
provided in the attached sketches.
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attachments:
Draft Plan
Dock location options
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Bridgeview Park
Acknowledgements
City of Stillwater City Council
City of Stillwater Planning Commission
City of Stillwater Parks Commission
Bill Turnblad
Abbi Wittman
Shawn Sanders
Todd Clarkowski
Kevin Western
Molly Shodeen
Kent Skaar
Ann Pung-Turwedo
Washington County
Tim Mason
Chris Willger
Ellen Denzer
Carolyn Barrette
Todd Streeter
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
Table of Contents
ii
1. Introduction
1-1
Regulatory Context
1-4
1-6
Public Involvement
1-8
1-9
2. Site Characteristics
2-1
2-2
2-4
2-6
3. Master Plan
3-1
3-2
3-10
3-14
4. Implementation
4-1
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
List of Figures
1-2
1-3
1-3
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1-6
1-7
1-8
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1-9
1-10
1-10
1-10
1-11
2-1
2-3
2-5
2-7
2-9
2-9
2-10
2-10
2-11
2-11
2-12
2-12
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
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iv
3-1
3-3
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-8
3-8
3-9
3-9
3-10
3-12
3-13
Figure 39 Paddling
3-14
3-14
4-1
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
Regulatory Context
1998 Master Plan Highlights
Public Involvement
1. Introduction
Located on the western shoreline of the scenic St. Croix
River, Bridgeview Park offers a unique opportunity to
experience nature while the urban amenities and charm
of Downtown Stillwater. In the recent past, the park
property has been variously referred to as the Aiple
Property and the Barge Terminal Property. The City
of Stillwater last prepared a master plan for the Aiple
Property in 1998, which also included planning for
Kolliner Park located across the river. A number of factors
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
1-1
Introduction
1-2
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
Introduction
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
1-3
Regulatory Context
1-4
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
Regulatory Context
Minnesota Interstate
State Park
8
Osceola
Cedar
Bend
QUIET WATERS
(main channel)
Forest Lake
NATURAL WATERS
(backwaters)
35
William O'Brien
State Park
Marine on
St. Croix
St. Croix Islands
Wildlife Area
64
35
35E
Somerset
35
64
Stillwater
Federal Zone
State Zone
MODERATE
RECREATION
(main channel)
NATURAL WATERS
(backwaters)
36
Bayport
North Hudson
Hudson
Lakeland
St. Paul
94
94
ACTIVE
SOCIAL
RECREATION
Afton
River Falls
Miss
iss
i p pi River
Prescott
10
4.5
9 Miles
Major Highways
North
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
1-5
1-6
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
Preferred Uses:
Walking connection to Downtown
Hiking trails
Native plantings/wildflowers
Picnic shelter
Biking trails
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Environmental Issues
FEDERAL
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)
U.S. Department of Interior
National Park Service
Fish and Wildlife Service
STATE
Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency
Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources
Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources
Minnesota Board of
Water and Soil Resources
Lower St. Croix Management
Commission (LSCMC)
Boundary Area Commission
Tribal Historic Preservation
Office (Minnesota and Wisconsin)
State Historic Preservation
Office (Minnesota and Wisconsin)
Minnesota Environmental
Quality Board
REGIONAL/LOCAL
Metropolitan Council
Washington County (Minnesota)
St. Croix County (Wisconsin)
City of Stillwater
Water Management Organizations
(WMO)
Soil and Water Conservation
Districts (SWCD)
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
1-7
Public Involvement
1-8
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
1-9
1-10
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
1-11
2. Site Characteristics
Located south of Downtown Stillwater, the Bridgeview
Park property is approximately 20 acres in size
approximately 3600 ft. (north to south) by 250 feet (east to
west). In some locations, it is as narrow as approximately
125 feet. The northern edge of the property, near the St.
Croix Boat & Packet business, is approximately mile
from the Lift Bridge at the terminus of Chestnut Street.
The southern edge of the property is approximately one
mile from the Lift Bridge.
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
2-1
2-2
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
2-3
2-4
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
2-5
2-6
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
CHES
S
MAIN
TNUT
ST
RS
WATE
k
ll Par
Lowe
Downtown
Stillwater
Lift Bridge
Dock Cafe
Existing Municipal Parking
Riverboat & Transient Dock
St. Croix Boat & Packet
Relocated Historic Bergstein Buildings
and Shoreline Stabilization
Oasis Cafe
(
rail
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5
9
6)
Bridgeview Park
Highway Reconstruction
(Shown in Blue Lines)
Sunnyside Marina
Kolliner Park
r
ive
R
oix
r
C
St.
Note:
City-owned parcels are
highlighted in red.
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
2-7
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
2-9
2-10
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
2-11
Figure 24 Downtown Approach near St. Croix Boat & Packet Looking North
2-12
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
3. Master Plan
By virtue of its scenic location and proximity to
downtown, Bridgeview Park has the potential to offer
a diverse array of recreational experiences. To make the
park attractive and truly accessible to the public, the
design should consider a broad cross section of potential
users and anticipate how they might interact. Bicyclists,
walkers, boaters, anglers, artists, and others will have
both common and unique needs. Out of town visitors
and residents will have greatly different perspectives.
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
3-1
3-2
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
Steep Slope
10
10a
11
12
Trailhead Kiosk
13
Low-impact Restroom
14
Retaining Wall
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Transient Dock
22
Boat Launch
23
Fishing Pier
24
Picnic Area
25
26
Lawn Area
27
28
29
30
Shoreline Restoration
CHES
S
MAIN
TNUT
ST
19
1
9
RS
WATE
Transient Dock
(10 - 17 boats)
19
9
NEL
SON
2
21
ST
Downtown
Stillwater
18
18
19
19
3
30
2
20
11 18
11
18
14
14
31
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1
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2
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2
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Bridgeview Park
19
19
20
20
Kolliner Park
24
2
4
3
15
15
2
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1
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4
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19
19
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23
3
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16
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2
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R
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C
St.
Note:
City-owned parcels are
highlighted in red.
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
3-3
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Retaining Wall
Steep Slope
15
16
19
22
Boat Launch
23
Fishing Pier
24
Picnic Area
10
27
10a
30
Shoreline Restoration
12
Trailhead Kiosk
13
Low-impact Restroom
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
3-5
5
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Lawn Area
Steep Slope
27
28
15
29
16
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3-6
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
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Steep Slope
16
17
18
21
Transient Dock
11
26
Lawn Area
12
Trailhead Kiosk
31
14
Retaining Wall
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
3-7
TH-95/36
(EL. 728)
Upper Trail
(EL. 727.2)
100 Year Flood
(EL. 693 Approx.)
10 Year Flood
(EL. 686 Approx.)
EL. 676
Lower Trail
(EL. 703.7)
Drive to Boat Launch
(EL. 694)
Historical and
Archaeological
Discovery Area
TH-95/36
(EL. 724.8)
Upper Trail
(EL. 717.5)
100 Year Flood (EL. 693 Approx.)
10 Year Flood (EL. 686 Approx.)
Lower Trail
(EL. 786.7)
EL. 676
Picnic Shelter/
Performance Stage
TH-95/36
(EL. 709.8)
Upper Trail
(EL. 703.57)
Gang Saw Base
(Ruin)
3-8
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
Lawn
Lower Trail
(EL. 684.9)
Transient Dock
Parallel Parking
Sidewalk
TH-95/36
(EL. 708.3)
Driveway
(EL. 700.6)
Lawn
Existing
Reinforced
Shoreline
EL. 676
Angled Parking
One Lane (Southbound)
Trail Replaces Current Parallel Parking
Parallel Parking
Sidewalk
TH-95/36
(EL. 710.4)
Retaining Wall
EL. 676
Pedestrian River
Promenade
B
A
Key Map
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
3-9
Figure 36 St. Croix Boat and Packet Dock with Tour Boats and Transient Dock Slips
3-10
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
3-11
3-12
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
Symbol Legend
2. Downtown
South
(south of the Lift
Bridge)
3. Barge
Terminal
North
4. Barge
Terminal
South
5. Kolliner
Park
Accessibility
to/from the river
Accessibility
to/from
Downtown
Stillwater
(walking)
Existing
shoreline
suitability
Natural resource
impacts
Cultural resource
impacts
Management and
Maintenance
Access
Permitting
feasibility
Total Points
11
12
17
14
11
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
3-13
(bikes,
non-motorized
Community celebrations
Fishing or boating lessons
Group walk or run events
3-14
B R I D G E V I E W PA R K
4. Implementation
The Master Plan is intended to highlight the Citys overall
long-term vision for the park and outline a potential path
to implementation. There is no pre-determined timeline
for full build-out of the plan. Plan implementation will
be determined at the City Councils discretion and in
coordination with partnering agencies. The plan will be
implemented in phases based on funding availability
with the initial phase of trail construction, funded by
MnDOT, to be constructed in 2016. Funding for future
phases may include participation from other agencies,
City funds, grants, or private donations. Phases may be
implemented in varying order, but in a clustered fashion
to avoid re-disturbing areas.
ST
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MAIN
ST
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WATE
Transient Dock
(10 - 17 boats)
NELS
Downtown
Stillwater
ON
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Phase 2
Phase 3
Optional Transient Dock at Kolliner Park
Phase 1
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Bridgeview Park
Kolliner Park
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Note:
City-owned parcels are
highlighted in red.
M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
4-1
A P P E N D I C E S M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
2/13/2015
Funding
Source
3,000,000 MnDOT
$
$
1,540,000 TBD
4,260,000 TBD
$
$
City,MnDOT,
1,130,000 MnDNR
810,000 TBD
10,740,000
Note: Total Project Summary estimates above are rounded up to the nearest $10,000 increment.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,000,000
3,000,000
N/A
N/A
3,000,000 MnDOT
Phase 2 - Bergstein Building Area Site Work, North Access Drive, and Parking
Demolition and Site Preparation
Utilities
Buildings and Structures
Drives, Trails, and Parking
Water Edge
Amenities
Vegetation
Phase 2 - Total Capital Cost Estimate
20% Contingency
18% Design/Construction Administration Fees
Phase 2 - Total Project Cost Estimate
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
47,300
50,000
586,250
178,100
73,750
148,128
1,083,528
216,706
234,042
1,534,276 TBD
1 of 14
2/13/2015
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
27,500
1,300,000
6,000
1,550,000
121,250
3,004,750
600,950
649,026
4,254,726 TBD
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
67,300
25,000
218,750
275,100
127,500
61,250
21,600
796,500
159,300
172,044
City,MnDOT,
1,127,844 MnDNR3
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
57,900
100,000
37,500
91,250
279,872
566,522
113,304
122,369
802,195 TBD
2 of 14
2/13/2015
$
$
$
$
1,360,000
272,000
293,760
1,925,760 TBD
Notes
1
The Loop Trail project is funded by MnDOT as part of the St. Croix Crossing project and also includes
partial access drive down to the south boat launch area and drainage improvements. No contingency
Plans for the historic Bergstein Building rehabilitation and re-use is currently unkown pending the
2
results of a separate study by the City and no costs are included herein.
Parking Lot B at the south end of the site, near TH95, would be the City's responsibility to construct.
3
3 of 14
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2
25
25
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
11
Feature
Demolition and Site Preparation
Mobilization
Demo Quonset Hut
Demo South Pier
Miscellaneous Other Removals
Earthwork
Erosion Control
Historic Feature Protection
Subtotal
Unit
Unit Cost
Quantity
Subtotal
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
100,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
50,000
10,000
10,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
50,000
15,000
10,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
100,000
500
750
100
150
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
35
$
25
$ 3,000,000
$
60
$
7
$
10,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,000,000
3,000,000
Utilities
Storm Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service
Water Service
Electrical Service
Overhead Utility Burial
Communications Service
Subtotal
Sq Yd
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Lin Ft
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
4 of 14
16
17
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
10
24
Feature
Water Edge
Shoreline Restoration
Transient Boat Dock
Boat Launch
Fishing Pier
Subtotal
2/13/2015
Unit
Unit Cost
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Each
Each
$
150
$ 1,550,000
$
50,000
$
40,000
$
$
$
$
$
Amenities
Park Entry Sign
Archaeological Interpretive Features
Ecological Interpretive Features
Trailhead Kiosk
"Natural Play" Features
Drinking Fountain
Water Bottle Filling Station
Mini Bike Repair Station
Light Poles
Other Lighting
Site Furnishings Allowance
Subtotal
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Each
Lump Sum
Each
Each
Each
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
25,000
5,000
5,000
2,500
7,500
10,000
25,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Vegetation
Trees
Landscape Planting Beds
Topsoil (6" depth)
Native Meadow Restoration Area
Native Forest Restoration Area
Lawn Turf Establishment
Reinforced Turf Area (potential parking)
General Native Turf Establishment
Irrigation System
Subtotal
Each
Sq Ft
Cu Yd
Acre
Acre
Sq Yd
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
Sq Ft
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
500
10
25
10,000
10,000
3
5
20,000
1
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,000,000
N/A
N/A
3,000,000
Quantity
Subtotal
5 of 14
2/13/2015
2
25
25
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
11
Feature
Demolition and Site Preparation
Mobilization
Demo Quonset Hut
Demo South Pier
Miscellaneous Other Removals
Earthwork
Erosion Control
Historic Feature Protection
Subtotal
Unit
Unit Cost
Quantity
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
100,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
50,000
10,000
10,000
0.25
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
50,000
15,000
10,000
0.5
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
100,000
500
750
100
150
$
35
$
25
$ 3,000,000
$
60
$
7
$
10,000
Utilities
Storm Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service
Water Service
Electrical Service
Overhead Utility Burial
Communications Service
Subtotal
Sq Yd
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Lin Ft
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
0.25
0.33
0.33
1
1
175
525
700
3300
1800
1800
0.5
Subtotal
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
2,500
16,500
3,300
47,300
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
15,000
10,000
50,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
87,500
393,750
105,000
586,250
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
115,500
45,000
12,600
5,000
178,100
6 of 14
16
17
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
10
24
Feature
Water Edge
Shoreline Restoration
Transient Boat Dock
Boat Launch
Fishing Pier
Subtotal
2/13/2015
Unit
Unit Cost
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Each
Each
$
150
$ 1,550,000
$
50,000
$
40,000
Amenities
Park Entry Sign
Archaeological Interpretive Features
Ecological Interpretive Features
Trailhead Kiosk
"Natural Play" Features
Drinking Fountain
Water Bottle Filling Station
Mini Bike Repair Station
Light Poles
Other Lighting
Site Furnishings Allowance
Subtotal
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Each
Lump Sum
Each
Each
Each
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
25,000
5,000
5,000
2,500
7,500
10,000
25,000
Vegetation
Trees
Landscape Planting Beds
Topsoil (6" depth)
Native Meadow Restoration Area
Native Forest Restoration Area
Lawn Turf Establishment
Reinforced Turf Area (potential parking)
General Native Turf Establishment
Irrigation System
Subtotal
Each
Sq Ft
Cu Yd
Acre
Acre
Sq Yd
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
Sq Ft
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
500
10
25
10,000
10,000
3
5
20,000
1
Quantity
1
1
1
1
5
0.25
0.25
20
500
333
2067
18667
0.33
18667
Subtotal
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
10,000
5,000
5,000
2,500
37,500
2,500
6,250
73,750
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10,000
5,000
8,325
6,201
93,335
6,600
18,667
148,128
$
$
$
$
1,083,528
216,706
234,042
1,534,276
7 of 14
2/13/2015
2
25
25
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
11
Feature
Demolition and Site Preparation
Mobilization
Demo Quonset Hut
Demo South Pier
Miscellaneous Other Removals
Earthwork
Erosion Control
Historic Feature Protection
Subtotal
Unit
Unit Cost
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
100,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
50,000
10,000
10,000
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
35
$
25
$ 3,000,000
$
60
$
7
$
10,000
Utilities
Storm Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service
Water Service
Electrical Service
Overhead Utility Burial
Communications Service
Subtotal
Sq Yd
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Lin Ft
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
Quantity
0.25
Subtotal
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
2,500
27,500
50,000
15,000
10,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
100,000
500
750
100
150
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,300,000
1,300,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,000
6,000
0.25
13000
100
8 of 14
16
17
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
10
24
Feature
Water Edge
Shoreline Restoration
Transient Boat Dock
Boat Launch
Fishing Pier
Subtotal
2/13/2015
Unit
Unit Cost
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Each
Each
$
150
$ 1,550,000
$
50,000
$
40,000
Amenities
Park Entry Sign
Archaeological Interpretive Features
Ecological Interpretive Features
Trailhead Kiosk
"Natural Play" Features
Drinking Fountain
Water Bottle Filling Station
Mini Bike Repair Station
Light Poles
Other Lighting
Site Furnishings Allowance
Subtotal
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Each
Lump Sum
Each
Each
Each
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
25,000
5,000
5,000
2,500
7,500
10,000
25,000
Vegetation
Trees
Landscape Planting Beds
Topsoil (6" depth)
Native Meadow Restoration Area
Native Forest Restoration Area
Lawn Turf Establishment
Reinforced Turf Area (potential parking)
General Native Turf Establishment
Irrigation System
Subtotal
Each
Sq Ft
Cu Yd
Acre
Acre
Sq Yd
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
Sq Ft
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
500
10
25
10,000
10,000
3
5
20,000
1
Quantity
15
0.25
0.25
Subtotal
$
$
$
$
$
1,550,000
1,550,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
112,500
2,500
6,250
121,250
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,004,750
600,950
649,026
4,254,726
9 of 14
2/13/2015
2
25
25
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
11
Feature
Demolition and Site Preparation
Mobilization
Demo Quonset Hut
Demo South Pier
Miscellaneous Other Removals
Earthwork
Erosion Control
Historic Feature Protection
Subtotal
Unit
Unit Cost
Quantity
Subtotal
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
100,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
50,000
10,000
10,000
0.25
1
1
0.25
0.33
0.33
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
10,000
10,000
2,500
16,500
3,300
67,300
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
50,000
15,000
10,000
0.5
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
25,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
100,000
500
750
100
150
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
62,500
93,750
37,500
218,750
$
35
$
25
$ 3,000,000
$
60
$
7
$
10,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
206,500
40,500
23,100
5,000
275,100
Utilities
Storm Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service
Water Service
Electrical Service
Overhead Utility Burial
Communications Service
Subtotal
Sq Yd
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Lin Ft
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
1
125
125
250
5900
1620
3300
0.5
10 of 14
16
17
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
10
24
Feature
Water Edge
Shoreline Restoration
Transient Boat Dock
Boat Launch
Fishing Pier
Subtotal
2/13/2015
Unit
Unit Cost
Quantity
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Each
Each
$
150
$ 1,550,000
$
50,000
$
40,000
250
Amenities
Park Entry Sign
Archaeological Interpretive Features
Ecological Interpretive Features
Trailhead Kiosk
"Natural Play" Features
Drinking Fountain
Water Bottle Filling Station
Mini Bike Repair Station
Light Poles
Other Lighting
Site Furnishings Allowance
Subtotal
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Each
Lump Sum
Each
Each
Each
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
25,000
5,000
5,000
2,500
7,500
10,000
25,000
Vegetation
Trees
Landscape Planting Beds
Topsoil (6" depth)
Native Meadow Restoration Area
Native Forest Restoration Area
Lawn Turf Establishment
Reinforced Turf Area (potential parking)
General Native Turf Establishment
Irrigation System
Subtotal
Each
Sq Ft
Cu Yd
Acre
Acre
Sq Yd
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
Sq Ft
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
500
10
25
10,000
10,000
3
5
20,000
1
1
1
5
0.25
0.25
20
500
0.33
Subtotal
$
$
$
$
$
37,500
50,000
40,000
127,500
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
10,000
37,500
2,500
6,250
61,250
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10,000
5,000
6,600
21,600
$
$
$
$
796,500
159,300
172,044
1,127,844
11 of 14
2/13/2015
2
25
25
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
11
Feature
Demolition and Site Preparation
Mobilization
Demo Quonset Hut
Demo South Pier
Miscellaneous Other Removals
Earthwork
Erosion Control
Historic Feature Protection
Subtotal
Unit
Unit Cost
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
100,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
50,000
10,000
10,000
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
35
$
25
$ 3,000,000
$
60
$
7
$
10,000
Utilities
Storm Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Service
Water Service
Electrical Service
Overhead Utility Burial
Communications Service
Subtotal
Sq Yd
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Lin Ft
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
Quantity
0.25
Subtotal
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
2,500
17,000
3,400
10,000
57,900
50,000
15,000
10,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,000
100,000
500
750
100
150
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
100,000
100,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.25
0.34
0.34
1
12 of 14
16
17
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
10
24
Feature
Water Edge
Shoreline Restoration
Transient Boat Dock
Boat Launch
Fishing Pier
Subtotal
2/13/2015
Unit
Unit Cost
Quantity
Lin Ft
Lump Sum
Each
Each
$
150
$ 1,550,000
$
50,000
$
40,000
250
Amenities
Park Entry Sign
Archaeological Interpretive Features
Ecological Interpretive Features
Trailhead Kiosk
"Natural Play" Features
Drinking Fountain
Water Bottle Filling Station
Mini Bike Repair Station
Light Poles
Other Lighting
Site Furnishings Allowance
Subtotal
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Each
Lump Sum
Each
Each
Each
Each
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
25,000
5,000
5,000
2,500
7,500
10,000
25,000
Vegetation
Trees
Landscape Planting Beds
Topsoil (6" depth)
Native Meadow Restoration Area
Native Forest Restoration Area
Lawn Turf Establishment
Reinforced Turf Area (potential parking)
General Native Turf Establishment
Irrigation System
Subtotal
Each
Sq Ft
Cu Yd
Acre
Acre
Sq Yd
Sq Ft
Lump Sum
Sq Ft
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
500
10
25
10,000
10,000
3
5
20,000
1
1
1
1
5
0.25
0.25
20
667
0.5
0.5
4133
37333
0.34
37333
Subtotal
$
$
$
$
$
37,500
37,500
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10,000
10,000
25,000
37,500
2,500
6,250
91,250
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10,000
16,675
5,000
5,000
12,399
186,665
6,800
37,333
279,872
$
$
$
$
566,522
113,304
122,369
802,195
13 of 14
2/13/2015
1. Estimated cost is only a preliminary allowance. Actual costs for protection and preservation should be
developed based on a detailed preservation plan developed in conjunction with the proper authorities which is
outside the scope of this project.
2. Does not include storm sewer work included in MnDOT's trail plan
3. If desired - actual costs for utility burial should be coordinated with the utility company
4. Communications connection to Bergstein Buildings
5. To be determined as part of separate study by City
6. Assumes standard pre-engineered vault-toilet building without utility service
7. Assumes pre-engineered shelter building with electrical services
8. Assumes CIP wall with spread footing. Actual costs should be verified based on geotechnical analysis and wall
type selection and engineering.
9. Not included in current preferred concept. Cast-in-place cantilevered concrete structure along the shoreline is
a potential future improvement. Actual costs should be verified based on geotechnical analysis and engineering.
10. Cellular reinforcement system to accommodate potential overflow parking during large park or Downtown
11. Loop Trail project by MnDOT as part of the St. Croix Crossing project which also includes partial drive down
to the south boat launch area and drainage improvements
12. Assumes some limited restoration may be required in various locations to be determined
13. Phase 1 transient dock also includes ramp connections to the shoreline
14. Includes concrete entrance ramp and prefabricated boarding dock structure
15. Assumes approx. 50' long prefabricated "T" or "L" shaped fishing pier
16. Park entrance signs along TH95
17. Series of interpretive signage plaques at select locations
18. Designated play area with nature-themed equipment and/or natural materials encouraging hands-on
discovery and creative play
19. Small storage container with equipment available for minor repairs while bicyclists are en route
20. Benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, picnic tables, bollards, or other
21. Planting beds including soil, shrubs and/or perennials, fabric, edgeing, and mulch
22. Assumes seeding, herbaceous plugs, and limited seedling trees
23. Assumes invasive removal, seedling trees, and limited herbaceous plugs
24. Assumes limited irrigation system focused on lawn areas and landscape planting beds
25. Water and sanitary service lines were installed during the Bergstein Buildings relocation.
26. No contingency or design/construction administration fees are included for the MnDOT Loop Trail project
27. Depending on the actual implementation timeline, add 5% inflation to construction costs for each additional
year beyond 2015 in conjunction with verification of current market trends.
A P P E N D I C E S M A S T E R P L A N U P D AT E
Memorandum
SRF No. 0148510
To:
Bill Turnblad
City of Stillwater
From:
Date:
Subject:
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Bill Turnblad
City of Stillwater
Stillwater is not alone in addressing the challenge of accommodating recreational boaters. Extending
to the confluence with the Mississippi River, five primary cities currently have sizable boating
facilities Stillwater, Bayport, Hudson, Afton and Prescott. They share an identity as river towns,
contributing to the attraction of the region as a recreational destination. Historically, industrial uses
predominated, but for the most part, the working riverfront has been transformed into recreational
and residential uses. The multitude of marinas, parks, and trail systems that are existing or under
development are an indication of its popularity and significance. Nevertheless, in order to benefit
from recreational boating, communities must find the right balance between recreational use and the
preservation and management of the significant natural and cultural resources that exist.
Recreational Water Use Overview
As part of the legislation designating the St. Croix as a National Wild and Scenic River, the
Cooperative Management Plan (2002) was developed to guide stewardship of the river and its
surroundings. Geographically, the overall plan addresses the river extents from Taylors Falls
extending south to Prescott where it converges with the Mississippi River. Stillwater sits within the
section of the river designated as an active social recreation area, which is managed primarily by
Minnesota and Wisconsin. North of Stillwater, the river transitions into a moderate recreation area
and then a quiet waters area, which is managed by the National Park Service. See Figure 1 for an
overview map of the Riverway.
In general, the management plan acknowledges the cultural and economic importance of
recreational boating, but to ensure that the resource remains attractive and vital over time, it sets
rules and standards limiting the usage. The primary measure for the establishing the carrying capacity
of the river is boating density (acreage of water per moving boat). The threshold for more stringent
regulations is 10 acres per moving boat. In 1997, as part of the Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) for the management plan, Riverway usage at Stillwater was calibrated at 16 acres per moving
boat. In contrast, the Hudson Narrows area saw a density of 2.2 acres per moving boat. In addition
to the level of usage, river hydrology and other natural characteristics factor into local regulations
such as no-wake zones.
Studies at the time the management plan was prepared estimated that approximately 310,000 people
recreated on the river annually out of a total of over 2 million visitors. Assuming that most
recreational boating traffic is seasonal (roughly six months out of the year), that equates to
approximately 1,800 people per day (May through October), and presumably most would be
weekend boaters. At one time, the designated Boundary Waters Commission performed regular biannual aerial surveys and created data on recreational boating usage, but the Commission is now
disbanded and archived information is not currently accessible to the public. At the time it was
drafted in order to prevent boating overuse, the plan stipulated that no new marinas or boat
launches will be built with the exception of a proposed launch at A.S. King Generating Plant
(currently operated by Xcel Energy). Consequently, any plans for new boating facilities would
require close coordination with the managing and permitting agencies.
Bill Turnblad
City of Stillwater
Boating Culture
The natural surroundings are undoubtedly an attraction for both motorized and non-motorized
boaters. In addition, social factors also play a major role creating a boating culture that is inherent to
the character of the Riverway and river towns. As noted above, there is a preponderance of private
marinas in the area. While the study is limited to the suitability of a new transient dock not a
marina certain lessons can be drawn from the marina setting that highlight boaters needs and
expectations. Depending on size, a marina can actually develop the characteristics of a small village
unto itself. In fact, some exclusive marinas are related directly to residential properties.
Experientially, people enjoy seeing the variety of boats and social interactions that inevitably occur
out on the dock. Access to restaurants, bars and shops is also a desirable aspect to marina location.
Boating is a lifestyle choice requiring significant time and monetary investment, and an entire
support industry exists to supply and maintain peoples boats and facilities. Service providers fill the
niche to allow people enjoy their boating experience without being burdened by all the upkeep. They
also provide additional amenities that enhance the boating experience and general enjoyment of the
Riverway including information, food and beverages, picnic areas, fishing gear, and restrooms to
name just a few. Boating clubs and rental vendors, sometimes associated with marinas, also diversify
access to the Riverway by providing watercraft to people who may not own one themselves.
Review of Existing Marinas and Docks
Along the Riverway, numerous private marinas provide a variety of boating facilities including:
seasonal docking, transient docking, winter storage, repair and fueling. Some marinas are coupled
with residential development, while others are purely commercial. In each city, there are typically
several marinas, and scales vary widely from 12 slips up to 300. Based on review of current aerial
mapping, there are approximately 2,000 boat slips overall available between Stillwater and Prescott.
At a glance, the marinas appear nearly full, although it is impossible to determine exact usage and
use fluctuates seasonally. Anecdotally, several marina operators indicated a gradual recovery in
boating usage since a sharp drop-off in 2008/2009 coinciding with the national economic recession.
See Figures 2 through 8 (attachments) for aerial photos showing marina and dock locations in each
of the communities. It is notable how greatly the natural shoreline was altered to create protective
areas for many of the marinas.
Through a survey of local marina managers, we learned that there are different uses of the term
transient docking in the market as compared to the parameters specified by the City for the study.
For most marinas, transient docking also includes overnight, weekly or stays of other longer
temporary durations, and it is often a small part of a marinas overall operation. In fact, some
managers said that shorter duration transient docking is not profitable and would prefer to avoid it.
We surmise that the challenge is primarily due to a marinas ability to charge higher fees for
overnight or extended usage according to the length of stay. For shorter stays though, it is common
to charge hourly fees, similar to a street parking meter, which do not generate significant revenue in
aggregate. In addition, boaters that stay longer may require additional services that generate
supplemental income.
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City of Stillwater
While many of these facilities try to accommodate transient boaters as space allows, very few slips
are actually dedicated for public use. One particular site that is actually required to provide transient
slips is the dock operated by St. Croix Boat and Packet for the paddle wheel excursion boats just
south of Downtown Stillwater, by conditional use permit. At that dock, eighteen spaces are available
to transient boaters. Community opinion on whether those spaces are utilized efficiently is mixed.
Information logs on transient use provided by the owner indicate frequent transient use yet others
have highlighted a lack of awareness of the slips since they are hard to see and are not advertised.
Further coordination with the property owner may yield a better way to allow the dock to serve the
public without hindering the paddle wheel business.
Additionally, the following table summarizes some key characteristics of each facility:
Table 1.
Name
Location
Public/Private
Total Slips
Notes
Boomsite Marina
Stillwater
Private
90
Transient docking is
accommodated but
sometimes requires
boat shuffling
Not high demand for
transient dock since a
shuttle would be
required to access
downtown
Wolf Marina
Stillwater
Private
250
Transient docking is
accommodated (daily,
weekly, monthly)
Sawmill Marina
Stillwater
Private
50
Stillwater Marina
and Stillwater Boat
Club/Rentals
Stillwater
Private
160
Transient docking is
accommodated but
often no availability
Boat rentals
Members only boat
club
Drystack interior
storage
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City of Stillwater
Name
Sunnyside Marina
Stillwater
Public/Private
Privately-operated/
Accessible to
public per
conditional use
permit
Private
Total Slips
18
Notes
Shared dock with
paddle wheel
riverboats
Transient docking is
accommodated but
orientation makes
access difficult
Visibility to transient
slips is blocked by the
paddle wheels
250
Related to
condominium
association
Slips for sale or rent
Overnight transient
docking only (8 slips)
Transient usage
typically on weekends
July 4th - only time
that transient slips
are filled
Desire expressed by
slip owners/leasers
for dock space closer
to Downtown for short
dinner trips
Beachhouse
Marina
Bayport
Private
20
Riverpark Marina
Bayport
Private
65
Transient docking is
accommodated but
sometimes requires
boat shuffling
Public boat launch
Dry dock
Transient docking is
accommodated but
sometimes requires
boat shuffling
Dry dock
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Name
Bayport Marina
Bayport
Hudson
Public/Private
Private
Private
Total Slips
Notes
230
Transient docking is
accommodated
(approx. 40 slips)
Maximum 7 days for
transient stays
Weekend use most
typical
Transient users are
allowed to use site
amenities
300
Transient docking is
accommodated
Transient users are
allowed to use site
amenities
Tie-up spots to Orings permitted
along old shoreline
wall
Boat beaching
permitted at south
end of Lakefront Park
Seasonal slip rentals
Transient use
uncertain
Hudson Shoreline
Hudson
Public
Exact number
undetermined
Afton
Private
180
Windmill Marina
Association, Inc.
Afton
Private
170
74
Transient docking is
accommodated as
space allows
Prescott
Private
Leos Landing
Prescott
Private
25
Miss-Croix Yacht
Harbor
Prescott
Private
140
No transient use
Prescott
Private
N/A
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City of Stillwater
The following matrix (Table 2) illustrates a comparison of the suitability of the potential sites used to
identify the preferred location. See Figure 9 for a map of the locations.
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City of Stillwater
Table 2.
Symbol Legend
Downtown
South
(south of the Lift
Bridge)
Barge
Terminal
North
Barge
Terminal
South
Kolliner
Park
Accessibility
to/from the river
Accessibility
to/from Downtown
Stillwater
(walking)
Existing shoreline
suitability
Natural resource
impacts
Cultural resource
impacts
Management and
Maintenance
Access
Permitting
feasibility
Total Points
11
12
17
14
11
Generally, to minimize visual impact and align with the river current, a linear dock that follows the
shoreline and permits docking on one side would be preferred. The capacity at each potential site
would depend on the length of available shoreline, nearby obstacles, docking circulation, and
flexibility to accommodate boats of different sizes. Linear docks in the locations studied would
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City of Stillwater
accommodate between seven and 15 boats depending on boat sizes. Different configurations, with
finger piers that branch off the main dock, would increase capacity up to 25 to 30 boats at the Barge
Terminal and Kolliner Park sites but would be more challenging structurally and operationally. The
length of walk for dock users is also a factor in layout dependent upon the number and location of
ramp connections to the shoreline. Considering the overall usage of the riverway, it is anticipated
that the range of sizes outlined would most likely fill up on a regular basis if accommodations were
visible, convenient and at reasonable cost to boaters.
Conclusions
Based on our assessment of current recreational boating use on the Lower St. Croix, Stillwater is
currently not conveniently connected to the boating activity already occurring in close proximity.
Although it is the most populous of the river towns, Stillwater is potentially missing out on the
potential economic benefits and additional vitality that recreational boating would bring to
Downtown and the riverfront parks. If better operated and advertised, the transient slips already
available at the existing St. Croix Boat and Packet dock have potential to alleviate some of the
demand, but would likely not solve the issue entirely since they already see frequent use.
Consequently, within the Citys parameters for a potential transient dock for daily use only, we
conclude that a new dock would be warranted.
Based on the evaluation of key factors as shown in Table 2 above, the recommended location for
the new dock is the Barge Terminal North site. Although any new dock proposal would require
stringent scrutiny for permitting, the Barge Terminal North site initially appears less controversial
when compared to the locations immediately adjacent Downtown and Kolliner Park. In those
locations, a dock would be in closer proximity to higher value cultural and natural resources and
have a greater visual impact. At the other end of the spectrum, the Barge Terminal South site would
be a much more distant walk to Downtown hindering convenient pedestrian access.
The Barge Terminal North site has a number of features that set it apart from the others:
Located south of the Lift Bridge and conveniently accessible by avoiding bridge opening
restrictions.
Set within a mile walking radius to the center of downtown (Chestnut Street) - a reasonable
5 to 10 minute walk for most people.
Already generally clear of woody vegetation along the shoreline and engineered for stability.
Away from the Hersey-Bean Sawmill historical features, which are generally congregated in the
middle and southern ends of the property.
Opportunity to utilize space within the recently relocated Bergstein buildings for management
and maintenance of the dock without the need for a new structure (pending a separate study by
the City).
Bill Turnblad
City of Stillwater
Nevertheless, the recommended Barge Terminal North site has challenges itself, primarily its close
proximity to the historic Bergstein buildings and existing St. Croix Boat and Packet dock upstream.
Ideally, the design of a new dock would minimize its visual impact on the shoreline regardless of
location and complement the historic character of the City, requiring more detailed engineering and
architectural study of pilings, shoreline connections, and palette of materials. With further study, the
challenges at this location appear achievable though. If the City elects to pursue development of a
new transient dock, continued engagement with partnering agencies and the public will be critical to
establishing a feasible pathway to permitting and implementation.
MJ/bls
Attachments
Figures
Figure 1 - Lower St. Croix Riverway Map
Figures 2 to 8 - Aerial Photos of Marinas
Figure 9 - Potential Dock Sites
Appendixes
Water Surface Use Regulation Guidelines
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