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PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
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PLYMOUTH PARKS AND RiCREATION ADVISORY COXMISSION.
JOINT MEETING
Thursday, January 4, 1979
AGENDA
Those expected:
Howard Hunt John Spaeth `"" Gerry Neils Mary Seibold
Pat Hoyt ' Alan. Drass Barb Edwards Mary Getten
James Guddal James Rice-," Dorothy Terry--L—Betty, Th.reinen
Robert; Troemel Dick William L S Otj : c1,,, .. C .. `.
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1. Cal -1 to Order - 7:30 pm - Old Council Chambers
2, Minutes - December 7, 1978
3. Oakwood E1er:otary School Site Acquisition
4, Bcnd Package as Compared to the Adapted Parks CIP
5, Other Business.:
6., Atjournment
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MINUTES GF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLYWQTH PARK .AND RECRERI``ON ADVISORY COMMISSION
December. 7, 1973
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission was
called to arder by Chairwr'An [tick W1 liams at 7c40 pm in the Council Chambers:: of
the city of Plymouth.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Alan Brass Barb Edwards, Dorothy Te:rryt Betty Threinen,
Bob Troemel,, Chairman Dick Williams, and Director Jon Born,.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mary Getrten, James Guddal, dames Rica.
GUESTS PRESENT;: Gail Krieger, Recreation Supervisor
MINUTES
die —m rutes of the September 27, 1978; October St 1978; October 26, 1978; November
2, 1978; and November 16, 1978 were approved as distributed.
RECREATION PROGRAMS
Gail Krieger, Recreation Supervisor reviewed 4977 to 1978 programs and participation:
rates and responded to questions presented by the individual Commissioners.
Recreation Supervisor Krieger outlined future program endeavors to include:
1) Tee i programing
2) Childrens activities of a non -instructional, nature. such as special events Or
trips..
Recreatioa Supervisor Krieger listed four areas of concern:
1) The expanded involvement of Independent School District 284 in the area of
Community Education in rel'atio,, to re.creetion programs which are a duplication
of existing programs.
2) The philosophy of the New Hope: YKA of programing in teen activities and
competing for school facility usage on a equal oasis with the municipalitiesh
3 Private recreational groups approaching individual school PTA.'s to sponsor
a recreational program offered by private ind.ivi&al's which are a duplication
of existing Parks and Recreation Department programs,
4) Cultural activities appear to to lacking in Plymouth relative to short term
or long term events..
Director Born indicated that start will meet with the PTA's, Community Education
personnel to discuss recreational programing in orcer to avoid unnecessary dupli-
cation. of services and costs. Staff will attempt to resolve any conflicts at a
staff level",
FIELD USE PRIORITIES
Director Born rev awed the staff memo outlining field use rriori'ties,
Commissioner Threinen moved and Commissioner Troemei seconded a motion that the
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission support staff recomr.endation and recoinnnnds,
that Council direct staff to notify the facility users that: the City of Plymouth
can provide facilities in 1979 to tho level of participation rates of 1978 and
that no additional facilities can be provided. Motion carried.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes
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December 7, 1978
TRUNK HIGHWAY 55 SNOWMOBILE CORRIDOR
Director Born rreviewedthe star me;w outlining the dotaila of the Trunk Hig;wary55snowmobilecorridorproposal..
Commissioner Troemel moved and Commissioner Terry I-econded a: motion to support
staff', recommendat:',on to enter into a Limited.Use; Agreement with Minnesota
of Transportation and. the Northwest Trails Association. Motion carried.
BOND TIMELINE
Director, Born reviewed the stl ff memo on the bond 'timeline. Cud the, direction
Oven by Council at thz DecerOaer 4, 1978 meeting. Council desires }o emphasizede"lopment ats+w to acquire. land through the CIP and; Park. Dedication Fund. Staff
reviewed quesior, areas for the telephone survey and solicited input from the
CWIMIII;siorL rs. Staff anticirates the question areas to be defimad by the January4, 1S.79 meeting.
GOALS AND.) JECTIVES
Director6rnwi TFiave re.0sed goals and objectives available 'For discussion at.
the _14.ivary 4, 1979 ma4eting.
SHILOH AND Gj EANLOCH
rector Boni r_ w d.staff memo to Council inJicating that citizen input for
Shiloh and G1`eanloch neighborhood parks will be obtained in January, 1979. The.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission requested staff to set ur the meeting forthegeekofJanuary14-20, 1979. Staff will brief the: Comissi.;Ians if the dates,
times and places for the respective meetings at the January 4, IW9 meeting.
GIP
Grector Born distributed copies of the adopted CIP for Parks, 1979-83
CREEP"':OD HEIGHTS
iiecLor o-rn 'isttributed copies of correspondence fron) the C eekwaod Oeights
Concerned Citizens. Association detailing a.need for a neighborhood park to servetheneighborhood'. Staff will draft a reply to the:: association..
TRAIL GRANT
Director Born reviewed the trail granr'L received for the Four Seasons-v`adowlawn
area. from LAwCON/LCMR. The Park atd Recreation Advisory Commission recommended
that; Council direct staff to pursue tlha development of the trail grant,
SPECIAL EVENTS
i li-a_ for orn reviewed the sta" melon outling potential special ev.-nts in which
the Parks and Recreation Department may become involLed in.
Commissioner Threinen moved and Commissioner Edwards seconded a motion to recommmnd
that the City Council direct staff to provide whatever assistance possible to the
Plymouth Civic league for, the proposed family cross country ski date of February 3, 1979,. Motion carried,,,
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December 7, 197$
HUINEPIN COt -tY PARK RrSERVE DISTRIC' REGIONAL TRAIL CORRaDOR
Director Born "presentc the trail corridorijignivent i enti d by the Hennepin
County Parr Reserve District for current acquisit on from M.idicine Lake. Regional
Park to Eagle Lake/Pike take and Fish Lake Regional Par=ks,
OTHER uUSINESS
erectoro i reviewed corresonden e from residents of Schmidt Lake Woods and
from the Osseo -Maple. Crave Hockey Association, Staff will draft a reply to
each correspondence.
Director Born 'reviewed the proposed );sighborhood park for the Mission Hills Park.
4`':h Addition and identiftvd potential water inundation problems at times of rains;.
Staff will bring this to the attention of the: City Council,
Chairmn Williams stated, that he will not seek Cnairman nor Con 0s) ion reappoint-
ment for 19)9 c;-kd will resign effective January 1, 1979..
ANOURNMENT
g` n na Tu-rther businesw the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 pm.
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CITY OF PLY M
3025 HARBOR LANE, PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 5U41
TELEPHONE (& 12) 559-,21800.
DATE: December 29, 1978
MEMO
TO, Parks and. Recreation Advisory Commission
From.. Jon J. Born, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT, Oakwood Elementary School Site AcquisitTor.
The City of Plymouth has tendered to the $cyard of Education of the Wayzata
School District an offer to purchase approximately 19. aches of land at the
Oakwood Elementary School site for playfie'ld purposes.
The Board of Education has not accepted; tae City's offer and has; tendered a.
counter proposal to the City.
The City Council desires to obtain site acquisition input from the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission.
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T -ort Jr., Born
Director of Parks and Recreation
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CITY Of PLYMOUTH
30'25 HARBOR LANE, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441'
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE,
MEM O
December 28, 1.979
TOz Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
FROM} Jon J. Born Dirnctor of Parks and Recrela'jion
SUBJECT; Bond Package as compared to the Adopted Parks CIF
On December 4,, 1978, staff p;rsented the Parks and Recreation Advisory Conmission
Bonk Timeline and Package Proposal to the Plymouth City Council..
While the strategy, resources and tiixline appeared adequate, Council was very,
concerned with the bond package of $1.7 million as proposed by the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Ccmmi4sion. Council observed that:
The proposal - d not reflect the parks CIP t,#hick was submitted. to Council and
wcs ultimately adopted.
Council would prefer co acquire sites through the use of Park Dedication Funds
and the Capital Improvcments Program procedure.
Council would.prefer to emphasize development with a bond referendum.
Council indicated concern than the geographically central area of Plymouth
was ;neglected in the Parks and Recreatioa Advisory Commission proposal..
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Director of Parks and Recreation
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ATTACHMENTS; November 29, 1978 mewn-
Adopted GIP
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CITY CSF PLYMOUTH
3025 HARBOR LANE, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559,2800
DATE** november 29, 1.91...8 MEMO
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM; Jon J. Born, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Draft of Package Proposal.
The Park and Recreation Advisory Lommission desires the Plyiaouth City Council
authorize and support a,bond referendum for parks acquisition and development.
At a special meeting held on Octobyr 26, 1978, the Paris and Recreation Advisory
Commission developed a working framework for a specific. time to offer the
referendum, the most marketable package, a general strategy outline, a general
listing of resources and general timeline to follow.
TIME:
Tge Commissioners have reviewed several time periods during which a, referendum
for parks could be offered and recommend.JGne, 1979 as being the ideal date to
offer a referendum for parks, acquisition and development.
PACKAGE
Th a ommissioners deliberated the ideal package as on.e including land acquisition
for the Zachary Lane and Greenwood-T'(emeztary School areas as well as development
of Oakwood, Plymouth Junior High,,LaCompte Green Park, Plymouth. Creek Park and
Ridgemount Junior High School for ar estimat,3d cost of approximately $2.0 million,
The 1979-33 Parks CIP contemplates 4 referendum in the amount of approximately
1.4 million for acquisition and development related to c,omnuinityplayfiel.ds. Of
this estimated cost, $1.2 million is identified for development of Oakwood,
Pl mouth Junior High School, LaCompte, Green Park,and.Plymouth Creek Park play-
fields. layfields
The following table compares the projects identified as the ideal, the CIP and
the bond recommendation as proposed by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
1979-83 PRAC'
IDEAL PARKS PROPOSAL FOR
PACKAGE CIP BOND REFERENDUM
Ac uistti6n Acquisition Acqui'siti'on
Zachary ane$2001ia0O Zachary Lane $2001000 Zachary Lane $200,000
Greenwood $200,000 Greenwood 5200,000
Development Develo mnt Development
N woo d, $518,000 a cwc
rlymouth Jr $
S:1B 0p0 Oakwood 5518,OQp
379,000 Plymoulth Jr $3.79,000 Plymouth Jr $379,QQQ
LaCumpte $1171000 LaCompte $117,000 Ridgemount Jr $400,000
Plymouth; Creek $182,000 Plymouth Creek $182,000'
Ridgemount Jr 11400 000
1,996.000 $1t69
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November 29, `(978
The Fant and Rect-eation Advisory Commission realizes that a site: search must be
conducted for the two proposed' acquisitions and that a conceot design. must be
pNpared for Ridgemount Junior High School.
STRATEGY
The Comm ssioners reviewed several general. strategies which can be employed in
the marketing of the referendum. The gehera st-ategies identified can include:
1) Development, administration and evaluation ofa survey questionnarie.
21 Identification of the neighborhood structure.
3) Cost packaging regarding household marretability.
4) Communiciations written, media, presentation and props.
RESOURCES
In an -attemptatattempt to assist; in the decision making process, the Commissioners have
identified several resources which are as follows.
1) Information on past election.
2) 1nformation on successful votes by other communities.
3) University of Mnneso4a resources..
a User, groUps such as Athletic Associations
6,. Developers and/or consultants.
6) Brochurs:s prepared for other communities.
TIMELINE
ACTIVITY
Development of site, plans .idgemount Junior,
Zachary Lane water town arra, Greenwood area)
Meet with experienced. bond issue ,people
Preparation of questionnaioe to take or marl
to. Plymouth residents
Meet with Planning Commission, City Council
Tabulating results of questiontlaire,
preparing report of same.
Begin to identify "ycs" votes
Contacting all Athletic Associations to
review questionnaire results discussions
Devcaoping u steering committee to organize
campaign for referendum
BY WHOM
Staff
PRAC Commissioners
Consulting firms
Staff
PPMC'Commi'ssioners
Staff
FRAC Commissioners
Staff
S taf f
PRAC Coni ssioners
Planning Cornission
FRAC Commissioners
Planning Commission
Council
Athletic Associations
School Board Rep
TIME
Nov
thru
Nov
Dec
Dec/Jan
Feb.
Feb.
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November 29, 1978
ACTIVITY
Holding a promotional drive including:.
Small gathRrings in homes
STA, Civic or Coo mnrty presentations
Media/Communication advertisements
Notifications given to all prograw
participants
Involvement of'Senio.r High, Social Studies
and Environmental Eduettion Classes
Involvement of all Elementary sports
participants
BY WHOM TIME
Mar
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June
In conclusion, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommends a bond
referendum be placed befora the electorate in.Junt, 1979 for park acquisition
and de vlopment for approximately $1,597,000 and seeks Cow cil's authorization,
support, input and direction, Commissioners will attend the Lecem'er 4, 1978
Council meeting and will be available te, respond to questions from Council.
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irector of Parks and Recreation
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35,000 35,000
G-1 Trails 190,000 131,000 91500
B-2 Commuaity Playfields 1,400,000
C-1 Shiloh Neighborhood Park 40,000 40,000'
C-2 Gleanluch Neighborhood Park 40,000 40,000`
C-3 Neighborhood Park - SW #45 15,000 15,000
C-4 Oper, Air Shelters - 5 20,000 20,000
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Ridgemount Avenue 92,000 60,000 32,000
150,500 131:000 59,500
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Local Charges:.
Central Park 35,000
Community Pars, Playfields, Trails 59,000
Neighborhood Parks 117,000
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A-1 Central Park 351.000
30,000
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C=1 Neighborhood Parks (2) 100,000 100,000
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167,OCO 167,000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
302514A fVGF(-+.ANE,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (61,2) 559-2800
DATE: January 25 1979
MEMO
TO Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
FROM: Jon J Born,, Director of Parks. and Recreation
SUBJECT: Department and Commission Goals
In October, 1978, the Commission began working with staff in identifying
and developing long range goals. and objectives for the Commission and the
Parks and Recreation Department..
Staff is introducing the revised goals and objectives for the Commissioners to
review and to recommend adoption to the City Council.
Should the Commission agree with the revisions it is appropriate to
recommend that Council direct that the goals and objectives be adopted
for Commi
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MISSION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVIStORY COMMISSION
Revisions January, 1979
The Plymouth Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission exists<as a group of
Plymouth citizens appointed by the City Council to promote a high quality of
life within Plymouth by serving in an advisory capacity .to the City Council
in order to:
1) Continually evaluate. Plytmuth's short and 'long range leisure program and
facility. needs;
2) E,xp'loe options for leisure andrecreation policiEs, programs, facilities
and services to meet identified needs;
3) Identify and recommend appropriate options to the City Council, Planning
Commission and Parks and Recreation Department;
4) Monitor performance in serving the residents` leisure recreation needs
The Department of Parts and Recreation is directed by the City Manager to work
closely with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission in order that it
may be: kept fully informed of all mat+-rs dealing with its areas of responsibility.
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MISSION OF PLYMOUTH'SPARKS AND RECREATION 'DEPARTMENT
To provide attractive leisure opportunities, in the form of recreational areas,
facilities, activities, leadership and services,, which contribute to the social,
physical, cultural and general, well-being of the citizens of'Plyh1outh and its
several neighborhoods. Through the administration and supervision of recreation
programs and management of parks, open spaces, public facilities and environmental
services, the Department is able to contribute to -the enrichment of living in
Plymouth..
Tie Department will seek to allocate its energies and resources to accomplish
several long range goals The manner in which these goals are formulated and
achieved will be guided by the following philosophies:
l) Development and maintenance of school/park recreation areas should be shared
jointly by the school district and the City.
2) Parks and Recreation areas should be accessible by public streets ani" trails
to allow maximum ;access, scenic beauty, minimum conflicts with other land
uses and: increased residential property valves.
3) Major sites for parks and recreation purposes should be acquired in advance:
to their actual need to assure a desirable location in relation to the area
to be served.
4) Acquisition and maintenance of shorelines should have high pri:rity in the
City park system.
5) City funds should be available for land acquisition in those cases where the
Comprehensive Plan indicates more open space than the developer is required
to dedicate thorough the park dedication ordinance.
6) Separate parks and recreation areas may be necessary to supplement the
school/park facilities
7) Major -public open space and activity centers should be made available within
each quadrant ofthe City, not only for 'enviro'nme:ntal ccntrast ,and passive
recreation, but for those major organized active recreation and indoor group
programs which cannot practically be conducted at school centers.
8) Major open spaces should be provided, notwithstanding existing or proposed
facilities at "higher" governmental levels, (county, metro or state) and
should incorporate a variety of natural physical elements though not neces-
sarily within each individual park area..
9) Since the passive open space involved. in community ° paries should be oriented
to the unique natural features of the land which help establish the character
for each community, a central location in each community for cortmurity park
land is not essential.
0) Community center buildings should be served by thoroughfares and trails and
transit services and be, centrally located in relation to its service area.
A site within a -community park is preferred for efficiency but easy access
is of prime importance.
11) if location and size permit, neighborhood.facilities can be designed into a
community park.
12) A 14rge nature study preserve should be provided, possibly though not
necessarily as part of a community park. Small neighborhood preserves should
be acquired through the:land developmeiit process.
13;) It should not be assumed that privately owned open space and recreation
areas will continue as such, -and therefore, the City should make: plans to
either acquire these facilities or develop its own.
14) The preservation and treatment of open space :shall be a major consideration;
in planning and review of all types of development within the City.
15) Protect natural resources that at* not presently developed to allow the
ecological balance to fluctuate as the environment continues to urbanize
by minimizing the negative urban effect on the environment. The use of
future conservation techniques that mx_v not be conceived at this time or
that may not appear necessary under today's conditions will be encouraged to
relieve dense urban development and leave some of our natural heritage to
future generations.
LONG RANGE GOALS
INTRODUCTION'
The following goals have been drafted to provide guidance to the City's ,,Nneral
development decisions and the Parks and Recreation Department's activities and
resource allocation decisions. chile some of these long range goal, may never
be totally achieved, movement toward their accomplishment is expected: tf, enhance
the City of Plymouth's ultimate achievement of the Parks and Recreation. Depart-
ment's mission. The following goals will only be of value as .more specific and
measurable: objectives are established for each fiscal year. The annual budget
for the Parks and Recreation. Department and the related CIP should not be
developed or appy -ed without taking into consideration these goals 4nd their
subordinate annualobjttctives. The goal's have been organized into three general
categories..
o Areas and Facilities
o Activities and Programs
o Department Management - Leadership and Services
While year to year, change is not anticipated, the following goad statements
shouldabe reviewed and refined on an annual basis as a precuror for, the establish-
ment of the next fiscal' year's objectivies and related budgets.
I. AREAS AND FACILITIES
GOAL 1.1: GUIDE DEVELOPMENT
1.1:.1 To continually identify curs nt and future land and facility needs of
the City and its neighborhoods through consideration of natural and
regional trends and di rcct input from Plymouth residents.,
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I .14. To establish and publish written plans whiA`h influence land use i 1 a
manner which assures the availability of areas of suitable size and
access for planned recreational activities.
1.1.3 To recommendpolicies and procedures for the City's interaction with
developers regarding dedication of land or cash -in -lieu fees to assist.
the City in making available: needed areas and facilities for its
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residents.
1.1.4 To promote close and ongoing interaction :with the City Planning
Department, Planning Cainission, City Administration, and City Council.
1.1.5 To schedule into the Parks CIP a givon neighborhood when it attains
25% of its projected saturation and to schedule it for design and
development when it attains 50% of its projected population saturation:.:
Development shall be conducted by contract for completion of an entire
site preferably by utilizing grants to maximize the effect of local
funds.
GOAL 1.2:, ACQUISITION/DESIGN OF LAND AND FACILITIES
To secure, through various funding sources, land and facilities of
appropriate size, location and design to respond to the. City's
fami I-, needs .
1.2.1 Where possible, acquire thrcugh dedication sites to serve park and
citizen needs and when necessary acquire sites through purchase. To
maximize local. resources, use of grants should be promoted in
acquisi4°un through purchase. Site acquisition should conform to the
current park and,/or tragi system plans ald.standards:. (possibly
insert park size ranges at ,his point)
1.2.2 To design sites bared upon citizen input obtained at formal public
information meetings,. Site concepts and designs shall be prepared by
professional firms having expertize in landscape architecture and/or
recreational site planning.
GOAL 1.3 SCHEDULING
1.3,1 To. establish scheduling policies and procedures which encourages public
understanding of the availability, appropriate use, ano optimal access
to facilities suitable for leisure pursuits.
1.3.2 Where possible, scheduling of facilities shall be founded upon a user
request basis. Athletic facilities shalt be scheduled gikti:nq preference
to youth followed by adult users..
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GOAL 1.4; MAINTENANCE
1.4.1 To provide the clean, orderly and attractive appearance of grounds,
structures and facilities for the healthful, safe, convenient and
enjoyable use by Plymouth citizens through an efficient maintenance
program commensurate with the intensity of public use, the intent
of park design and financial limitations.
1.4.2 Trees and Weeds:.
To operate programs which promote a high quality physical environment
within the City through the monitoring gond removal of inappropriate.
plant growth (particularly diseasedtrees and noxious weeds)..
1.4.3 To establish a manual describing maintenance responsibilities of user
groups.
2. ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
GOAL LI
To provide the best possible recreation services for the citizens
of Plymouth as efficiently, effectively and economical as possible.
In providing these services, the programs shall be self supporting,
exclusive of full-time professional personnel.. With Commission and
citizen input staff shall seek to achieve an integrated program
balance between youth., adult and special, population groups. Staff
Shall further attempt to create a balance between instructional,
athletic and social/cultural' programming endeavors.
2.1.1 YOUTH ORIENTED
To develop and promote a variety of activities and program- which
re.pond to the leisure needs of the youth oi` Plymouth.
2.1.2 ADULT ORIEN EO
To develop and promote a variety of activities and, program which
res-ond to the leisure needs- of the City's adult population..
2:1,3 SPECIAL POPOI ATION CROUPS
To develop and promote activities which respond to. priority needs
of population groups which require special activities zs a result
of unique social,i mental or instructional needs.
2.1.E COOPERATION WITH QTHEr COMMUNITIES AND OGRANIZATIONS
To develop and operate selected activities and programs with
neighboring, com pities, schools or organizations in order to
either enrich the quality of avervices to Plymouth and/or reduce
the costs of making the services available to Plymouth; residents.
3. DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENTLEADERSHIP AND SERVICES
GOAL 3.1: EXPLICIT' POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
To establish,. publish and periodically update written policy and.
procedure manuals, which help assure cost effective administration
of the Department's resources and personnel.,
GOAL 3.2: STAFF DEVELOPMENT
To encourage ongoing growth of staff knowledge and skills through
their participation in quality continuing education programs.
GOAL 3.3COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
3.3.1 Enhance Parks: and ,Recreation Advisory Cortmission effectiveness to
encourage and facilitate Parks and Recreatlon Advisory Commission
Commissioners to continually strengthen their understanding of
Ci'kv leisure. needs and: alternative modes. of responding to these
needs through strjcti-ed education progrcis and public interaction,.
3.3.2 Enhanced public relations andcommuni.ty irteraction to aggressively
communicate the goals and activities of the Departw.nt, in order to
encourage greater understanding of and involvement in the City's
vtarious teisur* facilities and programs.
GOAL 3.4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
To: recommend and promote policies and procedures which will. help
assure the careful stewardship of the financial resources in the
pursuit of the Oepartwent's: parks and recreation goals ;end objectives.
GOAL 3.5 TREES AND WE'V* 1
To provide -an inspecxion4sanita+ion program to rid the community
of diseased shade trees and noxious weeds. To set an example for
residents of Plymouth by applying inspection/removal policies and
procedures uniformly and with impartiality relative to ownership.
To provide for the removal and disposal of diseased trees in
accordance with adopted City policy and State of Minnesota statutes
and regulations..
GOAL 3.6: ASSISTANCE TO COMMUVI,TY SERVICE GROUPS'
To. assist where and when possible in the acquisition of facilities for
useschool facilities) and when feasible assist in facility prepera
tion (Plymouth CIvic League Concert) as well as program registrations
Plymouth Civic League Tennis Tournament, Optimist Club Gun Safety),
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GOAL 3.7z COMPLIANCE RE.YIEUS INSPECTIONS.
To pivvide technical assistance in reviewing fo compliance site, plans
in term; of landscaping for commercial/industrial sites or sites being
dedicated foto park purposes as well as sites ae; ng develoDe'd for public
use ether than parks (water towers and fire stations).
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GOAT, 3.8: NUISANCE COMPLIANTS - IN'SFSCTIONS
To provide, upon request or as observed, inspection of 'nuisances or
potential hazards (animals, refuse, "junk", abandoned appliances)
and to refer the probleir. to the agency most appropriately able to
resolve the problem.
C1'rY Cir PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth. Boulevard
3626` AWR-k^NE, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (6.12) 559.2800
DATE; January 25, 1979
MEMO
TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
FROW Jon J. Born, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Telephone Survey
On January 22 1979 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission met: with
Kayor Hunt:, Council`womber Huyt and staff to discuss and revise the telephone.
survey questions.
Staff was requested to revise the questionnaire as attached. The Commisvioner
have been requested by Chairman Rice to provide five names each to serve as
telephone volunteers. The listing will be compiled at the February It 15.179
meetinq..
Should the Commission find the questionnaire satisfactory it would be appro-
priate to recommend to Council that the survey be adminis*vd as; revised.
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irector of Parks and Recreation
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KWESOTA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
810 Thornton Street S.E. #1003
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55+14
DRAT 2.1
Hello, I'm of Minnesota Research Associates, a statewide research
firm.. We're talking with psople in Plymouth about problems facing us all.
A. Are you registered.to vote in Plymouth?
1. Approximately how long have you lived. at
yo= preaertt address?
Yes;CONTMM W=H IN-,rA=VIEW)'
No (Tis'W a TEMMATE)
LESS THAN ONE YEAR ..............
1 2 X ARa..,i....,.............
3 5 YEARS .. .................3.
6 - 10 YEARS . ..................4
OVER. TEN YEARS ............... .5
As things now stand, how long in the future LESS THAN° ONE YIEW...... ..... ..l
do you expect, to live in Plymouths 1 - 2 Y}EARS... ....,. R,......2
3. —. 5 FABS. , .......... a .......... 3
b -
ploo
Y}EAAwR S... .. t ..4
OVE
3. Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups
live in your kousehold. Let's start oldest to youngest.
Firsto senior citizens
adults
senior high age
Junior high age
elementary school age
pre-schooler
4. How would you rate the quality of life in EXCELt,E`1T............... ...1
Plymouth - excellent, good, only fair, or COOD..........................2
poor? ONLY FAIR.....................3.
POOR.............•...........4
DON'T KNOW/REFL*M............ 5
5. What do you like most about living in Plymouth?
b. And, what do you like least about living in Plvmouth?
7. Do you consider property taxes ire Plymouth EXCESSIVELY HIGH..............I
to be excessively high, about average, or AMLIT' AVERAGE ....... .........2
comparatively low? COMPARATIVELY t,OW. ............ 3
DON'T LNOW/REFUSED ............4
FLY14OUTH P4Rx STMY
PAS TIDO
9. Whatdo you and/or your family, like to do with their recreation, time?
9. Overall, would you rate :uric azA recreation EXCELLENT...............
facilities in. Plymouth as excellent, good, GOOD................ i...,.....2
only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR....................3
P'OOR.....
J.. , , .................
4
DON'T 1. • •. . i. i i l . l ..iii. ! •: i i[: 11i\.O
HlCF't.TSED • ... i . • ... . •. • i .:.. i . • . i. • i l7:
10. Now, could you tell me about how often you FREQuwny.................... ..1
and. other members of your household hat OCCASIONALLY .............. V i ..2
used the park and recreatiotin Plymouth NOT AT ALL....................3
during the pLeit year -- would.you say DON'T KNdi/MRJSE'D............4
frequently, occasionally, or not at all?
11' UMITLY" IN QUE=. ON 10, As$ s
iiR .> >«f.. ::.wa.c.. .,. ,.> w, t s « .. .,«w w. •
11. Which age :groups in your household use
w » r> ..N « +, t'r:
PRESCHOOL/ELEMNTARY.......y...l
the Facilities? JUNIOR HIGH/SENIOR HIGH ....... 2
READ AGE CATAGORIES AND CIRCLE MM RS ADULTS/SENIOR CITIZENS ........ 3
OF "YES" REMNsES)
IF "OCCASIONALLY" OR "NOT AT ALL" IN QUESTION 10, ASKS
10001W q000ww4
12. Is there any particular reason why your
amonm "Rogow ANINT, 4010W.. oommi""fw"Ok i
household does not use the
Plymouth park and recreation system more frequently?
13. The Plymouth Park System is composed of TAILS...................,..1
trails, larger community parks, community LARGER COMMIINI'I'Y PARKS`.... i.. ,2
playfields, and smaller neighborhood. parks. CO'MNITY PLAYFULDS'..........3
Of these four types tj:F facilities, which M LLER NEIGHBORMCCID PARKS....y
is es i important to you and/or your NONE OF TIE A80YE.............5'
family? CHOICES #1 44) DON'T MfOW/REFUSED............. 6
14. Do you. agree or disagree, with this statement: STRONGLY AGREE..'.i............1
An adequate Plymouth Park System will. AGREE....iii,,..isees ......i.i.2
increase the value of my p=perty• (WAIT DISAGREE......................3
FOR RESMSE) And do you feel strongly STRONGLY DISAGREE ............. 4
about that? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ............. 5
15'. Do you. or members of your family participate YES........ .................1
in orgauied recreational sports leagues'?`Q............................2
PLYMOUTH. PARK STS>DY
PAGE T,'ME
16. ?how much would, you be willing to pay on ,&
monthlynthly basis to support, the development of
an adequate. Plymouth park and recreation.
system? START WITR CHOICE #5) Let's say,
would you 'pilling to rAY s.9 - $llear
month? (41 E TO NEXT CHOICE UP OR DOWN
MNG ON ANSMR....WEAT PROCESS)
17. Would you be more likely to support &.bond
issue for the development of park facilities
in Plyrouth if the failure of the issue would
fore*: a curtailment of existing parr A
recreation, services?
U "NOM LIlMLY TO MOM" ASK,
a.\L}4` i
And would that be zsO more likely or
only somewhat?
1 — . ..r.........•.,......a2
3 — $5.....a .• •@••. Y•.fatt
9 - $ll)......................5
l`aea...... •.••.•.a •.s.Q
15. " $17....................•..77. 1$ - X20 ..................... 8
OVER 20. .... a.• .., .••. •.9
DON'T XNOWfRE.FUSDP ...........:l0
MUCH MRI LIMY • w ... i` .. • u • r.... 11.
S4'L" SOMEWHAT LII ZY .. s .. 4 ,... 0: l
NO j/.y - Gi1i1Na ...... • ........ a e
DON'T IO` OW\/EEi' so.... ...... *4
15. From what sources do you obtain information: about park and recreational
opportunities in.Plymouth?
19. In April of 1977, Plymouth residents voted YES'............• ..........1.
on a bond proposal for the eonstruc-don.of NQ.............a..............2
facilities at the area known as Central. DON'T MOV/REF= ...... a .....3
Park. Did you vote in that April, 1977,
electic+.?
iIY "YES" IN QUEMITOX 19, ASU
Did you vote for or against, the Clijntral
Park Bond issue?
2.0. Do you own or, rent. your present residence?
21 Can you tell ane approximately what is the
level of inecAs for all members of your
household, that is, before any taxes?
Is the total annual income:
READ CHOICES #1 #7)
Thank you very much for your time. Goodbye;
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F VRA 6 9 .. •. ..... 04600 a.... , . • ...... •.01
AGdfI ST ......... ...... a a **,*o.2
DON'T KNOW/REF=D.. .... ....3
OWN'........•.....•....•,.•,:.,......1
REFUSED.....a.•..•a..••........ 3
BELOW $10,000 .................1
BETWEEN *10,000 AND $20,000..:.2
BETWEEN $20 , 000 AM $30,000 ... 3
BETWEEN $30,000 AND $40,000...4
BETWEEN $40,000 AND $50,000...5
BETWEEN $50,000 An $6o,000 ... 6
on- $6o,000 ..................7
DON'T KNOW....................a
IMF'USED.......................9
1
PL`*MWM ?AM S=T
PADA SUR
22. Precinct (MM, FROM Pl= LIST')
23. Neighborhood (MMR FROM P LIST)
4. Sex (BY OBS WATION s DO NOS ASK) .....l
Telephone Number ,
Date Coveted
Interviewer's.
T—nitiale
10TY CSF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
3035-HAf A—L-ANEr PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE January 25, 1979
MEMO
TO Parks Lind Recreation Advisory Commission
FROM: Jon J., Born, Director of Parks and Recreation
iUbJECT4z March Agenda. Topics
A tentative agenda for March,, 1979 include;
Presentation bar. John Christian (Hennepin County Park Reserve District)
Annual Report for 1978
Dtaft of annual planning calendar
Continuing education progl-am topics (finalized)
JowW Born
Di hector of Parks and Recreation
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DATE:
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FROM.'
SUaIECT
CITY CSF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
3M44AA"f1`%:^NE PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (617)' 559-2800
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January 25, 1979 MEMO
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Jon J. Born, Director of Parks and Recreation
Commission Attendance
The 1978 attendance report is attached for information, Chairman Rice and
staff hope to improve the overall attendance rate of the Commissioners by:
Providing stimulating agendas.
Providing speakers at selected meetings
Providing involvement with other governmental agencies
Providing interaction between Council and the Planning Commission at
regular intervals.
hector of Parks and. Recreation
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PLYMOUTH PARKS MID RECREATION MIVISGXY COMMISSION
1970 ATTENDANCE KPOR' m
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JA": FES MAR nra APR MAY JUN. JULUG AUG, S"P SEP OCT OCT NOV MOV DEC TOTALS
12 2 3 E 26 4 8 6 15 7 27 5„^ 26_ 2 16 i PRESENT. ABSENT
1 0
rangy: 0<rron x
Iten Kress 0 x x x` 0 0 x x x 0 x tl x 0 X X 11 6 64 4
torus Wrartd 0
0 1
nob.an EcA+ards X 0 0' x 0 x x' X 0 x 0 0 0 x x X x 10 7 58% 5
Marvin Getten, x x x 0 x x 0 0 X x X 0 0 x 0 0 0 9 8 52.9% 7
jaMcs Goddal x x 0' x 0 X X 0 X x x x x 0 0 0 11 5 64% 4
Names Rice X G x 0 x 0 0 0 x x 0 x x x x 0 9 7 56% 6
Lbrothy Terry x X x x x x X 0 % 0 x 0 0 x x x 12 4 75% 3'
Retty lilmInen x X 0 X 0 0 X X x x x x x X x 13 3. 1
ttobert Troemel X 0 x x 0 x X 0 0 x 0' 0 x x 0 x X 10 7. 58% 5
Rlcherd Nl[!iams x X x x x 0 x 0 x x 0 x X x 0 x 13, a 76.4% 2
KEY
X. Present
ll Abso-tit
Not Applicable
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