Public Involvement Meeting For Park Master Plan
Final Concept

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After two years of construction, Moorhead’s newest Regional Park will soon be a hub of activity. Work on Southside Regional Park began in the summer of 2006 with general site grading and the construction of 11 soccer fields, 4 baseball fields, trails, park shelters and field irrigation. Phase 2 construction, including the addition of the entry road, parking and additional trails is nearing completion.

Plans call for the construction of two concession/ restroom buildings in 2008. A concession/restroom building is planned at the ball fields and a concession/restroom/office building is planned at the soccer fields. The soccer building will be designed to allow for expansion.

Future plans call for upgrading two of the soccer fields to serve as championship fields, 4 additional standard soccer fields, and soccer building expansion. It was expected that a portion of the cost of the work would be offset by funding from the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission along with a designation as the Northwest Regional Amateur Sports Facility. Future plans would also provide neighborhood park amenities, such as tennis courts, play areas, and a picnic shelter in the northeast corner of the park, along with a maintenance building, completing the trails and landscaping.

The City of Moorhead as owner of the Moorhead Municipal Airport is announcing the availability of four sites for the construction of private aircraft hangars. The City is seeking interested parties wishing to construct an aircraft hangar at the Moorhead Municipal Airport. The primary use of any hangar built at the Moorhead Airport is for the storage of aircraft. Any interested parties should submit a Land Lease Application to the City Managers Office by June 16, 2008. The construction of any private hangars at the Moorhead Airport requires the approval from the Moorhead City Council and the execution of a land lease. A sample land lease is available for review. Terms of the lease are subject to change.

• Dugout improvements, including drainage improvements and better ramp access
• Seating, press box, concession stand, and plaza area improvements
• The possibility of constructing a roof structure above fan seating

Southside Regional Park

Recently the Moorhead City Council and Park Advisory Board have adopted revisions to the original concept drawings for the 120 acre park. This is the concept that was presented to the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission in an attempt to qualify Moorhead as the Northwest Minnesota Regional Sports Complex. If funded, Moorhead would potentially receive up to 4 million dollars via the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission to develop the 120 acre regional Park as the Northwest Minnesota Regional Sports Complex. Should Moorhead receive the grant, the field size would be 16 instead of 11 full size fields, and a much more significant concession building than was originally planned, additional parking, maintenance facility, etc. The MN Amateur Sports Commission anticipates a request to the 2008 MN Legislature to fund such regional sports venues around the state.

Site Plan

Horizon Shores

The Horizon Shores Master Plan area when complete will encompass 860 acres of land and will consist of approximately 1,300 residential lots. This development is anchored by a 35-acre lake, 60-acres of parks and open space, the new Horizon Middle School and a future elementary school. In addition, there will be an estimated 450 multi-family dwelling units located adjacent to the 100 acres of commercial and business property which will be situated adjacent to I-94 and the new 34th Street Interchange.

Of this vast Master Plan area, Horizon Shores is only in the first phase where currently, there are 206 residential lots serviced. Park amenities that are in place include: 2 gazebos, tennis and basketball courts, lighted walking paths, 40 acres of water, water overlook (pier), paved parking lots and playground equipment.

For detailed information

• Preferred Concept
• Planning and Design Principles
• Street Sections
• System Explanations

• Summary of November 2006 Findings
• Welcome and Introduction
• Project Area Background
• Existing Land Use
• Existing Photos
• Future Land Use
• Transportation System
• Bicycle System
• Issues and Opportunities
• Land Use Pattern 1 of 4
• Land Use Pattern 2 of 4
• Land Use Pattern 3 of 4
• Land Use Pattern 4 of 4
• Land Use Pattern Prefferences
• Moorhead GAP Project Area Map
• Newsletter Oct 2006 Final
• ALL_BOARDS10_26_06
• January 2007 Newsletter
• Introduction for January 29 Open House
• Concepts for North Moorhead/Oakport
• System Explanations
• Street Sections
• Trail Sections
• Januray 29 Open House Findings Summary