HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 11-08-1979PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, '1979
COMMISSIONERS EXPECTED TO ATTEND;
Brass, Chesebrough, Edwards, Guddal, Mullan, Terry,
Threinen, Rice, Johnson,. Christian, Hanson
Call to Order.
Minutes
Topics:
1. Goals Statement PRAC Charge
2. Topic Discussion Format
3. Recreation: Program Ideas and Suggestions
4.. Recreation Program. Policy
5. Standardization of Park Fixtures
6. Downtown Plymouth Walkways
7, Neighborhood Park -Identification and Parks Planning
8:. Projection of Neighborhood Park Sizes
9, Marsh - Wetlands Dedication Policy
10. NRPA Recreation Editorial
New Business
Adjournment
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CITY Of PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE; October 25, 1979
MEMO
TO: PRAC
FROM. Jon J. Born.
SUBJECT: PRAC Charge and Goals Statement
On July 30, 1979 Council adopted. Resolution 79-430 creating a seven item Charge for
the. PRAC. Chairman Rice has requested that Commissioner Chesebrough identify PRAC
goal statements in terms of the Charge given to the PRAC.
The PRAC has the responsibility to advise the, Council on matters dealing with
park and recreation activities in the community. In order that the PRAC can be
of the most value to the Council, the following Charge is made to the Commission:
1. To periodically undertake a comprehensive park and recrreation facilities
needs: assessment as related to community parks and playfields, neighbor-
hood parks and trails.
2. Evaluate development trends and population characteristics within the
community and recommend both short and long-range objectives for leisure
time facilities and programs; including acquisition of land in anticipation
of future development..
3. Study the feasibility of developing a program leading to the unification
of athletic groups in the City of Plymouth.
4. Develop and review annually the park and recreation component to the
City's five-year Capital Improvement Program.
5. Formulate and recommend to Council such policies regarding the appropriate
use of park ar.d recreation facilities and programs as may be needed..
6. Review at beast annually the C.ity's recreation programs to insure that
they are responsive to citizens' desires and needs.
7. Community service organizations and citizens groups should be encouraged
to assist in the development and/or maintenance of park and recreation
facilities.
Commissioner Chesebrough's draft reflects a structured and detailed approach by
identifying the Charge item followed by a specific goal statement.
Charge #1 addresses a, facilities need asse-sment and Commissioner Chesebrough
identifies the desirability of presenting a facilities needs assessment for each
annual October meeting, I recommend that the Facilities Report be prepared to
coincide and reinforce the annual C.I'.P. preparation.
Charger#2 addresses the issue of population characteristics as a method of recommend-
ing objectives for facilities and programs, including land acquisition.
Charge #3 addresses the feasibility of developing a program leading to the unifi-
cati'o-n-_67 athletic groups in the City. Meetings with athletic groups have produced.
a belief by the athletic groups that unification will occur as a natural result of
growth. The Department's Athletic Specialist is the, logicalperson to represent
the City in these meetings.
Charge #4 addresses the development and endorsement of the five year parks C.I.P.
at the October ll, 1979 joint Council PRAC, I recommend a revision to the C.I..P.
planning process.. The revision will be refined and be presented to the PRAC.
Charge #5 addresses the desirability to formulate and recommend to Council policies
regarding the appropriate use of facilities and programs. 'ro this Charge, staff
has begun to identify usage policies for use by the proposed sub -committee.
Chargem#5 identifies the desirability of annually reviewing the recreation prcdram
to insure that they are responsive to citizen desires and needs. Staff presently
seeks program ideas from the PRAC on a regular basis coinciding with the seasonal
programs and at least once a year to review the annual program proposals. Program
analysis should be coordinated with the. Recreation Specialist.
Charge #7 addresses the desirability of encouraging service organizations and citizen
groups to assist with the development and/or maintenance of parks and recreation
facilities. The Department presently utilizes the services of service organizations
and citizen groups: to undertO-e. selected Park and Recreation projects.
Staff has.reviewed the materials developed by Commissioner Chesebrouah and generally
concurs and recommends that an Ad Hod committee be formed to work with staff in
preparing a final Charge -Goals Statement report for submission to Council.
Son J. Born
Director of Parks and. Recreation.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof; a special meeting of
the City Council of the City of Plymouth!nM'-nesotawas he:d onthe
30th day of - July , 19 79 The fol l owi ng members were
Hot ndpresent; Mayor Hunt. Councilmers Daven r Spaeth
The- fol low ng members were absent: None -- •
C h introduced the following Resolution and
moved.its a ,opt on;
RESOLUTION NO. 79-430
ADOPTING CHARGE TO THE: PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission has been
established to provide advice and recommendations to the City Council
regarding matters pertaining to parks and recreation programs, and
WHEREAS, the: City Council and the Park. and Recreation Advisory Commission
have met to: develop a charge for the Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH! MINNESOTA that the charge as submitted to this Council in the
City Hanager's,memorandum dated July 26, 1979 be and the same is hereby
adopted.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted.in favor thereof lmembers Davenport,
Hog&, Neils and SDaeth ia n
e a owing voted against or
N.,.p
s Whereupon the Resolution was di
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CHARGEjj
LIST THE FACILITIES NEEDED
To periodically undertake a comprehensive park.and recreation facilities.
needs assessment as related to community parks and playfields, neighbor-
hood parks and trails. Such a needs assessment shall include a review
of!the; City comprehensive community development patterns and trends,
Park.and Land Use Guide Plans and meetings with neighborhood and other
community groups.
PRAC'S SPECIFIC GOALS
1. Each, December, PxAC's chairman shall appoint or reappoint 3 members
of a standing Facilities Subcommittee.
2. Each October meeting, the Facilities Subcommittee shall rrasent a
report.. Chapter I shall state Plymouth goals for:
a - miles (& type's) of trails per 1000 resi-ients..
b acres of neighborhood park per 1000 res4dents.
c acres of community parks per 1000 residents.
d acres of community playfelds and number + type of athletic
facilities per. 1000 residents.
e - changes from last year's report and predicted .future changes..
3. Chapter 11 shall list present shortcomings and predict (using the
Objectives Subcommittee's previous January's; report) new facilities
needs to arise in the next: S years, by individual neighborhood.
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UCOM IND LEISURE OBJECTIVES
Evaluate development trends and population characteristics within the
community and recommend both short and long-range objectives for leisure
time facilities and programs, including acquisition of land ill anticipa-
tion of future development. This effort shall involve.collaboration
with school districts, service clubs and other community recreational
components to reduce unnecessary program duplication, provide appropriate
facilities and insure consistency of City recreation policies and programs.
PdAC'S SPECIFIC GOALS
1. Each. December PRAC's chairman shall appoint or reappoint 3 members of
a standing Objectives Subcommittee.
2. Said Subcommittee shall present a written report of 4 chapters each.
January;
a Chapter 1 shall summarize present population by walking and
driving neighborhood.
b - Chapter 2 shall estimate same, in 10 years.
c Chapter 3 shall analyze population characteristics including
afamily size, age, sex, and other relevant factors.
d Chapter, 4 shall analyze leisure behavior of Plymouth residents.
What do residents do? why? what changes are coming?)
3. In February the Subcommittee will present its written report of
long-range objectives for Plymouth. Discussion and comments will be
taken.
4. In March, the Subcommittee will present its written report, recommend-
ing short-range objectives by year, for 5 years, in Chapter 1. Chapter
2 will report on the current 5 -year plans of school districts and
athletic; associations..
CHARGE
UNIFY PLYMOUTH _ATHLETIC _GROUPS
Study the feasibility of developing a. program leading to the unification
of athletic groups in City of Plymouth utilizing available park and/or
recreational facilities. Such.an effort may recognize the need for one
association with an east and west division, recognizing the existence of
the two major school districts.
PRAC'S SPECIFIC GOALS
1. PRAC''s chaftman shall each December appoint or reappoint 2 members
of a stand4ag Athletic Goals subcommittee.
2. The first subcommittee: shall present a written.report. in. September
analyzing this Charge and recommending a strate&, for implementation..
3. Each,succeeding year, the subcommittee shall present a written September
report appraising progress to date and reappraising strategy for the
coming year.
4. Each year's: report shall include, in addition to the above, a chapter
of statistics covering age groups; population in each; and, percent of
each age group's population currently participating in each of the
specific sports analyzed.
CHARGE *4
PREPARF THE 5-YEAR BUDGET, ANNUAL,Y
Develop and review annually the park and recreation component to the City's
five-year Capital Improvement Program. This component should consider all
capital improvements needed, as evaluated by the Park and. Recreation.
Advisory Commission, and the sources of funding. Submission of this com-
ponent of the Capital Improvement. Program should be to the Department of
Community Development in order that it may be incorporated into the: Five
year Capital Improvement Program review of the Planning Commission.
PRAC's SPECIFIC GOALS
1. Each July meeting the Director shall present to PRAC a draft 5 -year
CI.P., using the prior reports of the Objectives and Facilities
Standing Subcommittees.
2. Each August, PRAC will vote on and finalize that year's 5 -year C.I.P.
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CRARGE #5
REC0HMD PARK USE POLICIES
Formulate and recommend to Council such policies regarding the appropriate
use of park and recreation facilities and programs as may be needed.
PRAC'S SPECIFIC GOALS
1. PRAC's chairman shall each December appoint or reappoint 3 members of a
standing Policies Subcommittee.
2. In its first year of existence this Subcommittee shall prepare a written
report of (chapter 1) existing usage policies and rules and (chapter 2)
recommended additional policies and regulations for Council's review.
3., The report shall. be presented in draft form and comments taken, in April's
meeting.
4. The final report shall be reviewed in May's. meeting and forwarded to
Council.
5.' In subsequent years the. Subcommittee shall review the existing body
of policies and rules in chapter 1 of its report; and make its recom-
mendations in chapter 2 of its annual written report.
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CHARGE 6
REVIEW RECREATION PROGRAMS
Review. of least annually the; City's recreation programs to insure that
they are responsive to citizens' desires and needs. Plymouth's recrea-
tional programming shall be based upon the policy of direct program cost
recovery from users' fees, therefore only those programs meeting continu-
ing public acceptance should be. offered.
PRAC'S SPECIFIC GOALS
1. Each December, PRAC's chairman shall appoint a 1 -year Recreation Sub-
committee of two.
2. The. Recreation Subcommittee shall research programs available to
Plymouth citizens from Plymouth; adjoining cities; athletic a3socia-
tions, school districts, and other schools (including, but not limited
to, the U. of M.) This research shall form 1 ,apter of the Subcom-
mittee's report..
3. The Subcommittee shall gather statistics from the. last 4 seasons of
Plymouth -sponsored programs as to participation, costs, and recoveries.
Both successful and unsuccessful offering shall be identified in a
Report chapter.
4 At the: June.meeting the Subcommittee, shall present its written report
of findings and conclude with a chapter recommending programs for the
coming year.
CHARGE #7
GEV OTHERS INVOLVED
Community service organizations and citizens groups should be encouraged
to assist in the development and/or maintenanceof park and recreation
facilities. Maximum use of local resources and talents will not only
improve the total park system and recreation programming, but will foster
increased community pride.
PRAC'S SPECIFIC GOALS
1. PRAC s chairman shall each December appoint or reappoint 2 members of
a standing Community Involvement Subcommittee.
2. Each year, in. November's meeting, this Subcommittee will present a
written report with two chapters:
a chapter 1 will list and describe (membership, activities, etc.)
all of the ccmmunity service organizations and citizens' groups
in Plymouth relevant to this charge. The names of the officers
of each organization and group shall be listed.
b - chapter 2 will recommend precisely how PRAC will encourage their
assistance in development and maintenance.
3. PRAG will review this report in its November meeting and decide on a
plan of action.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE. (612) 559-2800
DATE: October 16, 1979
MEMO
TO: PRAC
FROM:: Jon J. Born
suBjEur Topic Discussion Format
I propose that the topics and issues requiring a PRAC decision follow a sequential
format which will facilitate discussion, decision making and the recording of
minutes.
The PRAC presently does not subscribe to any established discussion format and fre-
quently the discussion strays allowing for difficulty in decision making and recording
of minutes. With the PRAC having a greater role and level of responsibility for
community development, it is important that issues be presented and discussed in
a logical sequentialformat.
I propose a format similar to the one used by the. City Council where issues are
presented by the Manager and his Re ort is given. The Report is followed by a
Motion and a Second so that discussion of the issue can occur. As discussion
takes place, motions and seconds to amend can be made. When discussion is completed,
a vote is. taken on the Amendments and then on the Main 'notion.
I will present the issue and the staff report. A motion and second will be made
by the: PRAC so that the issue can be discussed. Upon completion of the discussion,
a vote will be made on any Amendments and the Main Motion.
The "Information items" will be presented as information only with questions and
answers.
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Jon J. Born
Director of Parks and Recreation
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: October 16, 1979
T0: PRAC
MEMO
FR ONI Jon J. Born, Director of Parks and Recreation.
SUBJECT: Standardization of Park Fixtures and Facilities
Plymouth is rapidly developing its parks and trails system and as a method to
maximize economy and to facilitate repairs and maintenan:,c, I recommend that the
City adopt standards and specifications for park fixtures and facilities.
Creativity in parks design and development will provide for individual site charac-
ter. Within park sites there are fixtures and facilities which lend themselves
to standardization of specifications. Standardized specifications for selected
fixtures and facilities will provide for uniformity and economy of maintenance
and repairs. Standardization will help consultants in preparing park plans and
cost estimates.
I recommend that standardized specifications be adopted for:
Picnic tables Exhibit A
Benches Exhibit B
Grills Exhibit C
Bike Racks Exhibit D
Shelters Exhibit E
Basketball Goals Exhibit F
Play Apparatus No Exhibit
The play apparatus installed in Plymouth's Parks System should provide for a variety
of uses to include bouncing, whirling, swinging, sliding and climbing. A play
apparatus complex can consist of one play element or several elements and should
provide for creative/imaginitive play for the children. The apparatus should be
enclosed with a wooden or man made retainer filled with a surface such as sand,
tanbark or a. man made material in an attempt to reduce injuries. Preference will be
given to wooden apparatus. Non -wooden apparatus should strive to achieve a "natural"
appearance through use of "earth tone" colors and shades.
It is appropriate for the PRAC to endorse the proposed standards for Council's adoption.
J i Born
D rector of Parks ai,d Recreation
B. MEAW DUTY PICNIC TABLES
No c-plintem, or snags on the" durable picnic tables, avail-
able in t wrsod. The and frames are 2%' O.D.
galvanized at" pipe, %, larger In diameter than the
standard picnic tables. They are bulft to withstand heavy
abuse and to last for years with, only minimal. maintenance.
Iw1iWood top and vats $'_ W& - wt. 2D5 Iba,
111 End fraom onty (pair), wthdws, for wood top, wt.
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: wition lrerhnp the correct. d»tante apart.
5TEP 2. mot the *set Alen and back Was to lrarnes. Place special Nuwnimirn elarnp imide emrwion, inewt a wr a 3" pan iagc thole thnwrgh
x the. e4mN and franc, tighten, with a 3/f" not. '
STEP 3, Beide in alutwinuen can at end of each aimri wwh flat.,
STEP 4.. locate Position of holes tar lads using the atsewdlad bench at tenwiate.
STEP S. Dip hales end place a concrete block. stone or brick, in the bottom of each to Pmwidr a Solid foundation for •i t bane h„ leg.
STEP is Set kV of assn 61 ad bench in boles. k sure each leg." an 1M foundation block. Suwrart the ovow of the bend n on a box, ow"em
flock, etc., to the fit. 1 edge, of the east is approxwevety 1S'" above ground level and the seat slopes up approainhrt N Z degrees
STEP 7. Pow concrete to within /" of ground level and fill tewr ning with Uirt. Allow the concrete. M hour to Lrdw+ bef" using t"
park beecth.
NOTE; Appronnrrtt tv .26 bards of concrete required.
NOTE: Duo to e.trenm in dreathm and soil conditions` hole urea may have to be irnatased to meet sant! on d'tkm '
MAINTENANCE
NOTE; Proper wnainse nonce of epuipnmo t rapuires a periodic tightening of MI bolts, ruts and at screws.
NOTE: A periodic ctwcki^g of all ports. castings„ etc.. should be made. N a van is broken or won, it should be replaced irtnendiawly.
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FIRE BOX ASSEMBLY- Shall 131 die, formed of 7pup hot ' Base shall be fabricated of 3/16 hot rolled steel. Portable rrolledsteel.. Fire @Box assembly shall be hot dip galvanized, after base assembly shall: be an all welded construction.. fabrication,
HUB & HUB' FLANGE. PLATE: Shall be fabricated of 10
GRATE ASSEMBLY: Handles shall be fabricated of 3/4"
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diameter hot rolled rounds, Spring shall' be fabricated of .207 FINISH gate assembly shall be. coated with a high tempdiameterwire. Grate rods sh+rll be fabricated of 1/2 diameter erature norntoxic: black ter aluminum paint. hot rolled rounds. Grate assembly "it be an all wek,-d
construction. GENERAL: The fire box and grate assembly shall be riveted
SUPPORT POST Shall be:fabricatsd of 2 3'8" together to form the stove head asmembly. The grate shall be
OA, galvanized pipe or adjustalale to three heights for better control of cooking heat,. approved equal.hlttM eta lt N ' and. shall have. a pproximately 270 sq. inches of cooking area.
The cooking unit shall be free to pivot 360 degree, to provide.
the proper draft at all times..
SPECIFICATIONS
1 END FITTING: Frame shall be fatrical—Od of I -W O.D. palvan ,
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CENTERBAIL AND TIRE RAIL: Shall be fabricated of
1-5/r om. galvanized pipe, or approved #"I. Canter rail and
tiro rail shall bolt to and fittirq.
GALVANIZED RUNG; Shall be fabricated of 7/16" diarneter
galvanized steal rod• Rungs are fitted into predrilled caraw _
Notes on consar nils.
HARDWARE: All nut, bolts, and lockwashers shall be zinc
or cadium plated with a dear chromate finish.
FINISH: Units shall be peivanized•
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Punt (2) 7hV thrashed rungs through rail IW33` through bola
for W rack), 13) 7/1i" thtded.rungs Ifar 1(r tuck) and secure,
with 7116" acorn nut end 7116" lcckweshe.
STEP 2: Pearce remaining 711V mr4p ill for W rack awl 1'S for io'radt)
in pre -punched holes.
STEP 3i Slide other conte rail into position so Owt runs alien
with pre -drilled holms and secure threaded runes es in stop 1.
STEP d: Bold unit uptight and fasten end fremm to censer rails i
using 11V x 311r' hex head sole 1/2" Rax ;-;ut. and 112"
loekvmkw.;
STEP 5z Attad+ tie reg to and from using 112" x 3.11r lex head
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STEP is Using assembled unit as template, mark ill hole Im ations
with arenter punch, for wail attechirw
STEP 7; Drill holes into well with l-//2" car" tipp.td masonery
drill to a depth of 5". Maks. Acis bell, shaped try moving the bit
around when it is all the way in.
STEP i;. Inewt 3/8" x 2-1j2' hex Mad bolt through end frame. tMwt
piece a 3/6" fietwedrer over bolts and shun severe nylon anchor
to bolt
STEP 9. Fill holes *L% grout cemrrit to withinl/V frorn the from of the.
hole. Slikie bike rack up to wall so anchors go into hoktrk Allow U
hours for great to harden
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Raper maintensnre of GAME TIME esruiprnant"ires a
periodic tightening of all bolts, nuts. OW at serewa.
NOTE, Proper maint.nar.oa of .oWiprnsnt includes
periodic and eo3iar el aeking, if .+ear is daseeted on env Part, the pert
should be mpiw*A knnndiately. In periods of *eves of high use, 2T
checking ior.weer and tightening of WAIL nuts6 and set serassa
should be increased m cord ngly..
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SHELTER SPECIFICATIONS
OPEN AIR No enclosed sides.
SQUARE FOOTAGE 440 square feet to 540 square feet
SHAPE OF ROOF Square, rectangle
COLOR Earth tones; brown, rustic, natural
MATERIALS* -Roof - fiberglass panels, 240 pound asphalt shingles, cedar
shake shingles, steel or aluminum
Piers -Columns Steel with, baked enamel,
LIVE LOAD 42 pounds. per square foot minimum
MIND LOAD - 2O pounds per Square. foot minimum,
Metal Piers must be interconnected and structure grounded with 8' 3/8" ground
rod connected with #8 copper or 0 aluminum grounding wire to structure.
all metal parts to be baked/bonded enamel
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1. MAIN POST AND SIDE BRACES ARE GALVANIZED PIPE.
2.. EXTENSION FRAME, CLAMPS, AND CAP ARE HOT DIP GALVANIZED AFTER
FABRICATION.
3. FASTENERS ARE ZINC ERODITE BRONZE PLATED.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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1. BACKSTOP SHALL BE MOUNTED ON AND EXTENDED 4'0" FROM ONE POST, 2,. -BACKSTOP MOUNTING ASSEMBLY SHALL PERMIT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO
PERMIT LOWERING FOR YOUNGER, CHILDERN OR RAISING IN CASE OF
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3. ALL *PIPE SHALL BE STANDARD WEIGHT SCHEDULE 40 . SIZES GIVEN'
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1, SHALL BE 4-1/2" PIPE, WITH CAP.
C. EXTENSION FRAME:
1. SHALL BE 1-7/8" PIPE CONTINUOUS BEAD WELDED TO TWO SEMI-GIRCULAR.
CLAMPS AT THE POST END, AND TO A 3/16" K S" SQUARE BOLT PLATE
AT THE BACKBOARD END. ,
D. CLAMPS- LAMPS:
1- 1-5/16" X 3" STEEL .
E. CLAMP BOLTS:
1. FOUR BOLTS ON EACH; CLAMP ARE 1/2" WITH LOCKNUTS.
F. TvO SIDE BRACE
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GOAL RING:
1. OFFICIAL SIZE, WITH EXTRA HEAVY GUSSET SUPPORT.
2, ATTACHES THROUGH BACKBOARD TO THE BOLT PLATE WITH FOUR 7/16"
BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS. ORANGE ENAMELED.
H. NET
1. CADMIUM Phi* -TED STEEL NET IS FURNISHED UNLESS NYLON IS SPECIFIED.
I. FINISH,:
1. MAIN POST AND SIDE BRACES ARE GALVANIZED PIPE.
2.. EXTENSION FRAME, CLAMPS, AND CAP ARE HOT DIP GALVANIZED AFTER
FABRICATION.
3. FASTENERS ARE ZINC ERODITE BRONZE PLATED.
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SUBJECT;
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
October 24, 1979
PRAC
Jon J. Born
MEMO
Downtown Plymouth Walkways Plan
The City of Plymouth contemplates the development of "Downtown Plymouth" in the
vicinity of the City Center and Post Office. As a method to maximize user circu-
lation, streets and walkways are proposed to link use areas and points of interest.
Streets are specified in the Thoroughfare Guide Plan. A Walking Guide. Plan for
this area does not exist and long range planning efforts are: hampered without
such a plan. The adoption and implementation of a Walkway Guideplan Hill insure
the provision of safe, enjoyable, convenient and interconnecting routes to areas.
of interest in Downtown Plymouth,
The following goals are suggested to provide a statement of intent and philosophy
to guide Walkway planning decisions.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Goals
1. The: Walkways should provide safe, enjoyable, convenient and interconnec-
ting routes serving areas of interest in Downtown Plymouth.
2.. The Walkways should provide linkages integrated with the Trails System.
3, The Walkways should provide a continuity of human scale and values and
accentuate the identity and unique physical features of the area.
FI.INCTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Goals
l- The Walkways should link use areas points of interest and other activ-
ity centers and link with adopted trail systems of the City..
2. The Walkways and roadway facilities should be spatially separated.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS:
Goals
17- alkway design should be directly oriented to identified uses.
2. Adequate access points should be provided for the network.
3. Walkways should be constructed within the road right-of-way, separated
from the property line by no less than one foot.
4. Walkways should reflect proven standards and construction criteria:
6' wide concrete with approved sub base..
Walkways shall be thickened to 6 with 10" x 10" wire mesh in
areas where driveways cross the Walkway.
5. Walkways should be designed so as to provide curb cuts at intersections
to allow for ease in crossing intersections.
6. Construction of the Walkway should be the responsibility of the developer.
7. Park Dedication credit should not be given for the construction of
Walkways.
8. Developers will be required to provide access from their respective sites
to the major Walkways with all Walkways constructed according to the
same specifications.
MAINTENANCECONSIDERATIONS:
Goals
77he Walkways should generate minimum maintenance requirements.
2. All Walkway maintenance and repairs should be the responsibility of the
property owner over whose property the Walkway is developed..
The City will have the authority to inspect and order repairs be
made to Walkways.
Walkways should be kept free of snow and other hazzardous obstruc-
tions.
WELFARE, SAFETY AND SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS:
Goals
Design, construction and maintenance of the Walkways is the responsi-
bility of the developer in accordance with the adopted Walkway Plan,
design standards and regulations.
The selection of Walkway routes involves the analysis of several factors which
influence: location, use or costs. Environmental concerns, aesthetic. qualities,
safety factors as well as functional/operational considerations will determine the
location of the Walkway routes for Downtown Plymouth.
Downtown Plymouth isadjace"t to the. City Center (Exhibit A) and will feature
restaurants, a shopping mall, office buildings, medical clinic, banks,, a theme
center, and apartment complexes serving elderly care needs (Exhibit B).
I recommend the adoption of a Walkway network which addresses the stated consider-
ations and goals and.which will provide for safe, enjoyable, convenient and inter-
connecting routes to areas of interest in Downtown Plymouth and to the adopted
Trail System Plan.
Endorsement of the recommendation by the PRAC will be forwarded to the Council for
adoption and inclusion in the planning/development; of Downtown Plymouth.
Jon J. Born
Director of Parks and Recreation
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3400 PLYMOUTH I BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE. (612) 559-2800
DATE: October 16, 1979 MEMO
TO: PRAC
FROM: Jon J. Born
SUBJECT: Neighborhood Identification and Parks Planning
Parks planning for the City of Plymouth is based upon the concept of Walking
Neighborhoods, tDriving Neighborhoods and the Tier System of parks classification
integrated with the Trail System Plan. Park acquisition is based upon adopted
standards relating to sizes based upon populations to be served and Park develop-
ment is based upon components typically associated with a given type of park.
The provision of adequate park lands in terms of size and location is an issue
based upci adopted standards and plans. I believe that adopted plans and stan-
dards are valid and that subsequent park acquisition and development is logical
and valid.. 1 believe that the adopted plans and standards for the present do not
need to be revised..
Walkin Neighborhoods, - Neighborhood Parks:
The building block of park panning is t e Walking Neighborhoods serving a popula-
tion of approximately 2,000 to 3,000 persons in a walking radius of 2 mile. The
Walking Neighborhood usually contains a, Neighborhood Park with typical components
consisting of play structure, trails, landscaping, general ice skating area, small
hard courts area, picnic area, open play area. As a public open space:, the Neigh-
borhood Park is oriented towards the small child and is not intended for organized
sports activities.. A standard of 2.0 acres per thousand population is used with an
ideal size being 5.0 to. 8.0 acres in size., Access is gained by foot and other
non -motorized means. Exhibit A identifies the adopted Walking Neighborhoods.
rivinq Neighborhood's - Community Parks and Plavfield
The City of Plymouth is divided into ten Driving Neighborhoods which are proposed
to contain six Community Parks and eight Playfields. (Exhibit B). Playfields serve
an area similar to Comrrrinity Parks and can range in size from; 2.0 to 3.5 acres per
thousand population with a typical size of 27 to 40 acres. Pl-ay-fields contain
sports facilities oriented towards organized activates for older children and adults.
Activity facilities can include: football/soccer fields, hockey rinks, softball/
baseball fields, tennis courts, parking facilities and support structures (warming
houses, shelters and control facilities). Access can be gained by motorized
vehicles. Community Parks serve a Driving Neighborhood of approximately 10,000
to 15,000 persons and can range in size from 1.75 to 2.:5 acres per thousand population
with a typical size of 22 to 30 acres. Community Parks contain elements of Neigh-
borhood Parks and Playfields but serve a larger geographic area with a radius of
approximately six square miles. Community Parks are oriented towards unique
natural features/resources such as timber land or water. Access can be gained by
motorized vehicles. Central Park is a city-wide park, a unique one -of -a -kind of
park oriented towards the entire community. Access can be gained by motorized
vehicles.
In.analyzing the neighborhoods, the boundaries typically correspond to a physical
feature which makes the boundary placement logical'.. Placement of park and trail areas
becomes a matter of attempting to centralize the location relative to estimated
populations while taking into account the physical features of the terrain. The
energy issue" is addressed from an economic viewpoint since park sites are gener-
ally located in the geographic central area of the: neighborhood and are connv 'id
with a system of trails designed to promote energy conservation. Accessibili
sites is assured by the: system of streets and trails developed to accomodate
populations. It is more cost effective to standardize a park system into tier,
st< lardize typical use components and congregate major sports facility components
in area than to attempt to operate a park system composed of scattered user
uni s. The parks classification, system used by Plymouth utilizes the same termin-
ology and planning concepts as the Metropolitan Council and therefore allows for
compatibility and immediate recognition of park planning units and elements at
different governmental levels.
I believe that the adopted Walking and Driving Neighborhoods adequately address
Plymouth's park planning areas and that the Tier System of parks classification is
adequate in most instances to identify and plan sites. The Trail System Plan reflects
trail conce-,ns for users who desire access to points of interest other than by
automobile/truck transportation methods. Within certain guidelines, the park
system plan and Trail System Plan must be flexible planning tools.
I recommend:
the continued use of the identified Walking and Driving Neighborhoods as
planning units for parks and trails.
the continued use of the. Tier Classification System and standards for parks
definition, designation and identification.
the continued use of the Trail System Plan for trails designation and location.
that adopted.park, trail and tier plans be administered with uniformity.
To facilitate parks and trails planning and development, it is appropriate for
the PRAC to endorse staff's recommendation.,
Jan J. Born
Director of Parks and Recreation
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3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE; October 24, 1979
T0. PRAC
F ROM; Jon: J . Born
SUBJECT; Projection of Neighborhood Park sizes
Neighborhood Parks are located and designed to serve 2,000 to 3,000 persons
residing in a Walking Neighborhood.. A standard of 2.0 acres per thousand popula-
tion is used for Neighborhood Parks with an ideal size being 5.0 to 8.0 acres.
The City of Plymouth has i! improved Neighborhood Parks ranging in size from
1 to 18 acres. Commissioner Chesebrough has prepared an analysis of sites
Exhibit A) identifying acres developed with personal comments on appropriateness
of size. Four sites fall within the "ideal range -" of 5.0 to 8.0 acres. Of the
City's 50 •3alking Neighborhoods, 25 Neighborhoods contain 930 of Plymouth's
present population. Commissioner Chesebrough does not attempt to analyze "quality",
user rates, need or flexibility of the park system. Staff has reviewed Commissioner
Chesebrough's analysis and generally concurs with. some of the observations.
Staff believes that a complete analysis not only includes populations and size
standards but also land use guiding and zoning consideraeions.
I believe that not all Walking, Neighborhoods need a Neighborhood ,Park because
of their size, location or other factors. Neighborhood Park requirements can be
satisfied with Elementary Schools as well as with Community Parks (East Beach)
or Pl'ayfields (Oakwood School). The adopted neighborhoods with the estimated
1979 and projected populations as well as actual and projected park acreages are
listed in. Exhibit B
Based upon an anal.sis of the Land Use Guideplanand other geographic factors, I
recommend that,the following neighborhoods not have developed Neighborhood Parks.
1 Land use guiding (2), Regional Park
2 Land use guiding (L) (2)
3 Size and proximity to City limits
4 Size and proximity to City limits
22 Land use guiding (3) use private open space
28 Land use guiding (IP)
39 Land use guiding (3) use private open space
41 Land use guiding (4) (L) (N)
48 Size and area served proximity to City limits
49 Size and area served - proximity to City limits
50 Size and area served proximity to City limits
I recommend that the ideal park sizes identified in Exhibit 8 for the proposed parks
be adopted if the ideal size falls between 5 - 8 acres. Where the ideal size falls
below the range of 5 - 8 acres, the 5 acre standard be adopted and where the ideal.
falls above the "range.of 5 - 8 acres, the 8 acre standard be adopted.
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Last, I recommend that park acquisition/development priority be, given to neighbor
hoods which _are in excess of 50% developed and which have no improved neighborhood
park sites
Living Areas Business Industrial/Other
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27 16 None
28 9 None
29 23 None:
35 6 None ,
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Status Analysis. SWC
1-78 WN Neighborhood" PoRulation Acres Needed
Ranks Park Name- Acres Devel. 1-78 Saturate Now Saturate Comments
1 25,. Four Seasons 18.7 yes 4,199 5,434 8.4 10.9 Far too big
2 26 Kilmer i.0 yes 2,737 4,226 5.5 8.5
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Far too small
Has two (waste?)
3 45 Circle/Birchv. 3.1 yes 1,926 3,184 3.9 parks
Has (Oakwood)
4 35 None 1,626 1,96.4 playfield
5 34 Imperial.Hills 9.0 yes 1,607 1,940 3.2: 3.9 Far too big
6 30: Shiloh 12.8 no 1,417 1,845 2.8 3.7 Far too big
7 27 Hemlock JC 1.0 yes 1,407 2,586 2.8 5.2 Far too small
Future "central"
8 21 None 1,262 4,843 park
9 46 None 1,256 1,662
10 33 Green Oaks 5.0 yes 1,236 1,581, 2.5 3.2 Slightly large
Borders 2 lake parks tGnc.
1.1 39 None 956 3,982
12 47 Queensland 6.0 yes 892 1,930 1.8 3.9 Too big
Has playfield (Zachary)
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540 2,071 Has playfield (Greenwood)
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22 10 None
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24 48 None
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27 16 None
28 9 None
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36 7 ' None'
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD„ PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2600
DATE: October 18, 1979
MEMO
TO P RAC;
FROM. Jon J. Born
SUBJECT,, Editorial; "The Future of Recreation and. Parks"
The attached.article appeared in the August 1979 issue of the National Parks and
Recreation Association journal and provides an insight into major parks and recre-
ation trends which must be taken into consideration when planning for the 1980's.
Issues. for consideration include;:
Planning for Changes
Role of Park and Recreation profession in next ten years
Changing Family Structure
Alternative Sources of Funding
Special Populations. Programing
Programming Priorities
Public Awareness Proarams
Energy, Pollution and Vandalism
In summary, there is projected to be a general decline in federal funding support for
land acquisition and development with more; attention being given to program devel-
opment. Adults will become a more important public. for programmers and programs will
be decentralized to better serve the participants. Last, the public will be even
more responsive in the next tenyears to recreation an.d park services than it has
been in the past.
Jon J. Born
Director of Parks and Recreation
The uture o Recreati on and
by Linda Thorsby Bynum
n an era when recreation program planning re- to do it for them. '101 11111 %PFUMOMM
quires the flexibility to change and the prescience
to anticipate the future's potential, lon -ra I-
planning strategies are essential,
Toaison; '
I a onnduxted in AiShMod.L _0
Vi i iltaii/rt For example, a whoiQ range o
new possibilities is becoming available today throumh '
cat+le:television_ We need to provide leisure program-
a techniques and ex- mft o cable television in our communities and
plored what is possible, probabk. and desirable for possibly obtain a franchise through NRPA to provide
tomorrow's k` recreation: programviing on a nationwide basis, We
The seminar, must think in terms of what. the world's energy short-
f age will mean to Parks and recreation
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America.'s .
q try u wi affected by changes in work and PicR:
leisure concepts,. economy, population, patterns of
family life, and the role of education,
Dr,. Carol A. Christensen, futurist and assistant pro-
fessor of Urban Studies and Planning at VCU", pre
sented' the program, Park and recreation experts, Dr. Tn years comet us. traditions rack wul
H, Douglas Sessoms, chairman, Rrcreation Adminis c nge a though our goal will remain, the sane, In-
tration, University of North Carolina, and Robert F. creasngly we will be asked to assist individuals and
Toalson, general manager, Champaign Illinois Park gro,ps in determining and maintainirug their recrea-
District, served as discussion leaden. tion pursuits rather than agramrning directly fora' =
Following the setrunar, Dr. Skims and Mr.
Toalsrm met; with P&R to forecast the future of the r
park and recreation field. Without an or . nized plan, i a more complex
t de tvery sytem, orae w 'ch,will emphasize service and
assistance, not management and maintenance,
llalmvft
F&IL N a ex oring the future of parks and
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recreation and has chosen' leisure in the 60s: Choices40and, Change" as the theme for the 1979 Congress f'or
RecYeation and Parks. Toalson: We, moat: first realize that America's. tradi.-
tional image of the family--a working father, a.
mother at home, and two or marc cbi;u,en---us chang-
Sessot ing, Families today include both parents working, At present, our program-
thing, efforts: are centralized, most frequently occur-
ring at the centers,parks, and playgrounds we super
vise
ttlr DBy providing programs on a more de- t,
centralized basis, we will help the public develop its I N. Dtnrgdas Se v m left, a" Robert F. T alsm rrght, agree
ability to meet its ,'sure interests indepen&-ntly that with I t an mgami d 1mg.r#?W plan. the park' and recreatic t
k rather than relying upon a larger, centralized system prgissim uwill be scumly hempend.
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22 t PARKS & R£CREA UGAUST 1974
Parks:A Forecast of Change and a Call for Planning
single pirtnt familial, childless families, and mane
sink adults.
P&R Will a degree in recreation be a requirement for
tomorrow's recreator7
5essom& Hopefully, yes. Much depends upon our
abiiit'; to demonstrate that formal preparation in
parks and recreation does make a difference in the
quality of services delivered. If that: cannot be verifiers,.
then we will continue to see nonrecre~; tors employed
as "professionals!' ,
P&R How can recrea oars help to influence the educa-
tion process?
Toalson 'Today we have a tremendous role in the
ed=tionai practm because through leisure we can
educate youngst;m and adults in constructive use of
their environment, With 80 percent of the US.
population now living in metropolitan areas, a need
to explain the intricate inter elatiar:shipsandbalances
of nature has eunteloped. Parks should be used as.out-
door classroortu; and laboratories to teach and in-
terpret the environment and. the balance of nature
that supports our environment. Through educational
programs we can provide the public with oppor-
tunities to learn skilLc in the arts and sports which it
PARKS k RECREA77ON/AUGUST 1979 23
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can enrc y for a: lifetinte. The park and recreation pro-
fession should take a lead; in developing what I call.
education -recreation -cultural centers. Educators must
be made aware that we are willing to come into the
schools to provide learning and recreation programs.
We don't T*ed to build our segaratestadiums and sep-
arate- arts centers, We must work in a community
education environment and expand the cultural arts,,
physical education, and other types of learning pro-
grams which exist in the school systems, In coopera-
tion with the schools, we can take a, strong lead in pro-
viding greater leisure -time activities for both young
and old.
Raw MROM dan-7 "ma'ii d
cii services received, if those services are first-
class, The public's resistance to taxation does not mean
that it wants, to do away with organized recreation
and park services; it simply means the public wants
more controland greater accountability. Currently,
many feel they have no control over taxes or those
programs supported by taxes. Proposition 13 ;, a good.
example. It's the p blic's way of defining, who's in
chars t. l think alternative sous ces of fundinfi, Wicu-
r
F&R Wiest impact will higher fee and charges have.
on park and recreation services?
Toalsom When we charge fees for our services we
must provide duality services.. We must be careful not
to go overboard with fees and charges and lose the
publics support. At the same time, we must be, very
careful that we do not become an organization serving
well-to-do or elite groups because part of our job is to
serve all. taxpayers regardless of whether or not they
can afford our services. Some people cannot afford to
pay fees and charges to participate in our programs,
but we must ensure that they have the opportunity to
become involved.
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2!, PARKSkRECREATIONIAUGLIST19N
to Fo;
P&F Where are the greatest recreation needs today,
and where will these nem exist five to ten years f rorn
now?
Toalson: Today there is much emphasis, on programs
than promote health and fitness. jogging, tennis, and:
racqu.tball are very popular activities, and team
sports such as soccer are finding increased yerticitNi-
tion; People today want to feel a sense offulfillment
through active participation whether they ark,
engaged in jogging, dancing. or oil painting. I telieve
this need for individuals to feel a sense of accomplish-
ment will continue and even provide a means of sur-
vival for the individual facing tomorrow's problems,
PRO
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regwre more o our time t an 35
others, we have to set priorities. For some, informa-
tion about available opportunities may be the first
priorit}'. For others, 'irutruction; may be the greatest
need, and for still others, facilities where individuals
can test their shills may be a primary concern, We
have to be multi -dimensional in our approach to ser-
vices and setting priorities. What is a programming
priority for one group is not necessarily a priority for
another. Who we serve and how we serve them must
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measured a inst our ,xblic mandate.
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have been cut or that we have insuffi..
tient personnel to operate our facilities. When we talk
negatively, we are putting ourselves in. a second class
W9 it cornet to cutting parks and recreation pro-
grams or eliminating some other aspect of public ser-
vice, parks and recreation services will stay." I feel
confident that parks and recreation will hold its own
if we take a lead in telling people what we're all about
and getting the public to support us.
Ion,
going to be in deep tro&le---
not only our field-4+ut our sci-iety as a whole. We are
all, going to be knee-deep in a. swamp of alligators,
ting to - shoddy in-
tairne, vandalism, and lack of community pride.
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tiresped, t it par an amters y want to
j sake care of them. Community pride can deter van-
dalism,
Curs will become more campy detiv-
cty system, one which will e nphasize
service and assistance, not management
and maintenance.
y dorng so Nie cart clua itati e y
nds,of services we are 'nidin
and their effect on the communit
th political influence are not
necemarily users of our services and faciliticx; they are
unaware of our efforts, Our failure to provide services:
which touch them in the ways they wish to be served
could. be the cause for their indifference. To develop.
their support, we must seek out potential advocates
and influence them to make decisions which will
have positive consequences on our field We cannot
pull ourselves up by our bootstraps entirely. If the
decision -makers donot understand our vital role in
z, the community, how can we expect their assistance
and support, especially in a time of decreasing
revenues? Effective pro ramming :tray be the key.
M& How will NRPA's role as an advocate for parks
and recreation change in the next five to ten years?
What changes in services must the assN-iation male to
accommodate the changing, needs of its -membership?
Toalson, NRPA has got, to be the central voice for the
pari, and recreation movement if we are going to have
one strong voice. Right now, as l see it. NRPA has too
many bocse sr --too thanv rnerrk%,,rs telling NRPA what
it should be doing and demanding some aspect from
the association. NRPA must assume a strong leader-
ship role in providing standards and guidelines for its
members to implement in their communities, We are
not, receiving these guidelines from the association
currently, And l don't see us receiving these guidelines
in the future if all of us continue governing the associ-
ation, and it Ls too occupied trying to please all its
members,
Sessoms: Well said! I feel that. NRI=A has to be seen as
the head of the park and recreation movement, and
the association has to assume leadership in determin-
ing the feature of" our field. In order to do so, for exam-
ple. we must aggressively* work for a national level
conference, such as: a White Haase Conference on
Work and Leisure, to heighten the nation's awareness
of the critical nature and significance of leisure in
America. If the federal government does not conver
such a conference, then NRPA should do so. Then, toc,
we need to assess how the association is carrying out
its unique responsibility to the park and, recreation
movement. The quicker we do that, the better off we
will all be,
il`'a`illeigiiig,`they will present us
with exciting opportunities to develop new concepts
and new programs. We are in an ideal position
because we can present positive solutions to human
needs while other services carry negative regulatory
connotations.
P&K, Both of you agree that the future of parks and
recreation looks promising, ear, Sessomsbased on your
knowledge of America's changing patterns of popula-
tion, social attitudes, and energy use, please give us a
CmtinuM m page 47
PARKS is RECREADONJA000ST 1979 25
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and Parks 2s
Sessomlx If we plan now for the impact and const-
yuetxr of our Chan •1 world, our dell terrt
resources rather than with, state and federal
tsu:e oE50o. and develol
packages which use contemporary
become more important component
Spaces:
inanictional
noioRies will
guilt o y having a good time and find
rxkhing wrong with the satisfactions which come
from those pursuits, tours; is a very bright future if we
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services in keeping with, the rhythms of time,
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Oct obe rom 2 to 5 PM nd Monday, October 29,
12 n 4 PM in the att Regency Rampart
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PARKS & RECREATIONIAUGUST1979 47
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH ELM, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE ($12) 559-2500.
DATE; November 28, 1979
TO: FRAC
FROM; Jon & Born
SUBJECT: Marsh -Wetland Dedication
MEMO
In November, 1979, the PRAO deferred action on a policy recommendation which
stated that::
Future marsh -wetlands Open Space Natural Areas be confined to Community
Parks
If marsh -wetlands exist in the vicinity or are adjacent do a public park
site, said marsh -wetland be retained in ovinership by a Nome Owners.
Association,
The PRAC requested information related to ownership options should marsh -wetlands
not be used by the City for park or ponding purposes..
Marsh -wetlands no; accepted by the: City for Park or ponding purposes. can be
preserved in a natural state through the use of:
1. Conveyance of marsh -wetlands to a Home Owners Association.
2. Extending property lot 11nes into the marsh -wetland and creating an ease-
ment over
ase-
ment_over the marsh. -wetland ensuring its preservation.
an alternative to this is to attach covenants or a Deed
of Restrictions to the property so as to assure preservation
of the site.
I believe that the marsh -wetlands are vital elements in the ecological balance
of nature and can be protected. in private ownership as well as in Public
Ownership.
i
en J —.Born
Director of Parks and Recreation
DOCUMENT(S)
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
QATE*, E, November 28, 1979
MEMO
TO PRAG
FROM: Jon J. Born
SUBJECT Marsh=Wetland Dedication
W November, 1979, the PRAC deferred action on a policy recommendation which
stated that:
Future marsh -wetlands Open Space Natural Areas be confined. to Community
Parks.
If marsh -wetlands exist in the vicinity or are adjacent to a public park;
site, said marsh -wetland be retained in ownership by a Home Owners
Association.
The FRAC requested information related to ownership options should marsh -wetlands
not be used by the City for park or ponding purposes
Marsh -wetlands not accepted by the City for Park or ponding purposes can be
preserved in a natural state through the use of
1. Conveyance of marsh -wetlands to a !Nome Owners Association
2. Extending property lot lines into the marsh -wetland and creating an ease-
ment over the marsh -wetland ensuring its preservation.:
an alternative to this; is to attach covenants or a Deed
of' Restrictions to the property so as to assure preservation
of the site.
I believe that the marsh -wetlands are vif3l elements in the ecological balance
of nature and can be protected in privat(. ownership as well as in Public
Ownership,.