HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 03-05-1981Park, and. Recreation. Advisory Commission
Regular Meeting of Mardi 5, 1981
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Association Representatives
a. Others.
c. Rick. Busch and Jane Sletten
4. Report on Past Council Actions
5, Unfinished Business
a. Park Rental Policies for 1981
b. Playfield Update
c. 1981 LAWCON East Beach Grant
d. Neighborhood Park Site Development Update
e. Update PRAC Training Session
f. Joint Meeting with City Council Review Agenda
g. Park Dedication Policy
h. Comprehensive Park Plan Introductory Meeting with Brauer & Associates
6. New Business
a. ',New Plats
b. Plymouth Adult Softball Information,
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communications
9. Adjournment
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
February 10, 1931
Page 7
Commissioners Present. James Rice, Betty Threinen, John. Mullan, Frank Dvorak,;
Steve Chesebrough, Barbara Edwards
Commissioner Absent: Alan Brass
Staff Present: Eric.Blank, Rick Busch, Jane Sletten, Nancy Helgeson
Others Present: Boyer Palmer and Pete Thomsen, Bass Lake: residents
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m, in the City Center
Council Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Steve Chesebrough moved and Betty Threinen seconded a motion to approve
the minutes as read of the January meeting. Motion carriei with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Association representatives were not present at this meeting.
b. Boyer Palmer and Pete Thomsen were present for Item 5.b.
c. Rick Busch: handed out a Park Rental Policy and Fee. Schedule report to
the Commissioners for their review. This report will be sent to the
Athletic Associations asking for their comments, and then a final policy
will be drafted and presented to the Commission at their March meeting.
Mr. Busch stated that there had been great turnover this winter with
warming house attendants, and that the shelters will be closing about
February 16. He indicated that this first year of couples' broomball
had gone well.
Jane Sletten handed out a memorandum containing statistics on the winter
program, and showing comparisons between fall and winter enrollment..
Some of her new programs included Creative Dance and Ballet, Karate,
and Jazzercise. She announced that the spring Plymouth Report would be
in residents' homes by February 25. Ms. Sletten has several new spring
programs, and a. variety of special events taking place during Easter
vacation for youth.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTIONS
The City Council approved the Downtown Plymouth Sidewalk Plan..
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Playfield Update. Progress on the four shelter buildings is 99% complete,
and some final inspections have been done. Lights at most facilities are
up.; Special vandalism -proof doors have been ordered for the restrooms,
and in the meantime, satellites are continuing to be used.
Commissioner Chesebrough mentioned that:when flooding is done at Plymouth
Jr. High, water runs across the sidewalk, and this is creating a hazzard.
Director Blank said the grade would be corrected in the spring. He also
announced that he would be meeting with the consultant on the Zachary Lane
Playfield on. February 11. We are anxious to begin construction as soon
as possible since prices are going up.
b. Bass Lake Access Report from Staff and PRAC Sub -committee. Director Blank
announced that since January's meeting, two meetings have been held with
the Bass Lake Improvement Association, the DNR, staff and the sub -committee
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to discuss Bass Lake. No agreements were reached, and staff now feels
that. this item needs to go to the City Council,
Two sites are possible for an access to Bass Lake - Timber Shoi,es Park
and two vacant lots on the west side of the lake in the Windridge
Development. Timber Shores has the: advantage of being publicly owned.
Director Blank, said that there are two ways to acquire property on the
west side. One is requiring park dedication from Windridge, and the
second is purchasing the lots with a LAWCON grant. The DNR would probably
help with the cost of developing the access. An access through: Timber
Shores needs to be addressed as soon as possible so progress of Timber
Shores park can move along. Director Blank has been given no costs
on, lots at Windridge.
Boyer Palmer and Pete Thomsen, both residents on Bass Lake, were present
at the meeting and discussed the issue of an access with the Commissioners.
Mr. Thomsen stated that he had been in contact with Camp Courage and
Vinland Center regarding their interest in contributing money to help
With the development of an access that would accommodate the handicapped..
They have suggested some sort of fishing pier that, could be used by
pet -sons in wheelchairs.
Mr. Palmer feels that the Windridge site is too shallow for an access, and
submitted a map that had been drawn by residents showing -where -an access
might be feasible through the park.
The Commissioners continued to discuss this item stating concern over the
size of the access and its location, and two motions were passed:
BARBARA EDWARDS MOVED AND JOHN MULLAN SECONDED A MOTION .THAT PRAC RECOMMENDS
THAT NO BOAT/TRAILER ACCESS BE PUT IN TIMBER SHORES PARK. THE MOTION
CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
BARBARA EDWARDS MOVED AND STEVE CHESEBROUGH SECONDED A MOTION THAT PRAC
RECOMMENDS TO COUNCIL THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BOAT/TRAILER LAUNCH SITE
AT BASS LAKE, JOHN MULLAN REQUESTED THAT STAFF STUDY THE FEASIBILITY
OF A LAUNCH ON THE WEST SIDE OF BASS LAKE AT THE WINDRIDGE SITE, INCLUDING
THE DEPTH OF THE LAKE HERE, ANO THE COST OF ACQUIRING PROPERTY. THE
MOTION CARRIED WITH FOUR AYES.. FRANK DVORAK VOTED AGAINST, BECAUSE HE
IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SIZE OF BOATS THE RAMP WOULD ACCOMMODATE. CHAIRMAN
RICE VOTED AGAINST, BECAUSE HE IS NOT IN FAVOR OF ANY KIND OF BOAT RAMP
ACCESS FOR BASS LAKE.
c. Carlson Center - Request for Neighborhood Park. Director Blank recommended
that the City not acquire any property within the Carlson Center Annex
for a. neighborhood park. He indicated that the Sunset Hills Neighborhood
Park would serve these residents.. Director Blank suggested that a home-
owner association might wish to acquive some property from the Carlson
Center for purposes of open space.
BETTY THREINEN MOVED AND BARBARA EDWARDS SECONDED A MOTION THAT PRAC
ENDORSES STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION OF NOVEMBER 6, 1980, TO NOT ACQUIRE
ANY PROPERTY WITHIN THE CARLSON CENTER ANNEX FOR A PARK.. THE MOTION
CARRIED WITH FIVE AYES. JOHN MULLAN ABSTAINED.
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d. Comprehensive Park Plan Selectio^ of Consultant. PRAC Sub -Committee
Report, Director Blank met with five firms who had submitted proposals
two the City's Comprehensive Park. Plan. 4f those five, three were
finally selected to be interviewed by the PRAC sub -committee. Following
these interviews, the sub -committee endorsed Brauer & Associates, and
sharedtheir views on Brauer's qualifications with the rest of the
commission.
FRANK DVORAK MOVED AND BETTY"THREINEN SECONDED A MOTION THAT STAFF MEET
WITH BRAUER',& ASSOCIATES AND CONDUCT WHATEVER NEGOTIATIONS ARE NECESSARY
TO ARRIVE AT A FIRM CONTRACT TO BE CONSIDERED BY STAFF AND PASSED ON
TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR FINAL APPROVAL. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH
FIVE AYES. JOHN MULLAH ABSTAINED.
Director Blank a.sked.the.sub-committee to be available within the next
two week; to review the contract before it is submitted to the Council.
e. Contract for East Beach Design. STEVE CHESEBROUGH MOVED AND FRANK
DVORAK SECONDED A MOTION THAT STAFF SHOULD NEGCTIATE A CONTRACT WITH
BATHER, RINGROSE & WOLSFELD (B.R.W.) FOR THE DESIGN OF THE EAST BEACH.
THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
f. Neighborhood Park Development Update. Director Blank announced that the
consultant firm of Design Consortium, Inc._, had been approved by the
Council to do the design work for the three neighborhood parks - Timber
Shores, Mission Hills!Mission Ridge, and S-hmidt Lake. Design work
has begun on. Mission Hills, based on the results of a questionnaire
that had been sent to these residents asking them for their ideas.
A questionnaire has been sent to Timber Shores and Schmidt Lake residents,
and this. design work will begin at a later date. Director Blank
indicated that work was progressing according to the time line.
g. Set Date for PRAC Training Session. This item has been discussed at
earlier meetings, but Director Blank reviewed its purpose for the
commissioners. John Schultz, head of Leisure Studies at the University
of Minnesota, will attend this training session and lead a discussion
on leisure time activities in the 80's during the morning portion
of the session. Maple (eve's park commission may also sit in on
this part of the workshop. The afternoon session will be spent with
the Comprehensive Park Plan consultant. The Commission tentatively
settled on April 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as the date and time
for the session. Director Blank will make arrangements for the
location.
h. Joint Meeting with the City council. Director Blank announced that March
9th had been selected as the Sate -for the joint meeting with the Council.
This meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the small
conference room adjacent to the Chambers.. The foll(xving items were
suggested by PRAC for the agenda: Comprehensive Park Plan, Bass Lake
access, concession sales in parks, grand opening of playfields,
distribution of funds from park fund accounts, movie "In Search of
Balance," and the city's relationship with athletic associations„
i. Park Dedication Policye Director Blank announced that some new guidelines
had been written for ,e Park Dedication policy, and that the City Council
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was passing these policy changes on to PRAC for their information and
review. It was decided that this item would be tabled until next
month's meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. New Plats. Council requested that PRAC review the location. and alignment
R a trail within the Windridge 3rd Addition to determine if it's possible
to eliminate the trail on the north side of the Soc Line Railroad tracks.
After Director Blank explained that staff feels there is room for a trail
here, the following motion was made:
JOHN MULLAN MOVED AND STEVE CHESEBROUGH SECONDED A MOTION THAT PRAC SUPPORTS
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION REQUIRING A 30' EASEMENT FOR A STANDARD 8' TRAIN
TO BE CONSTRUCTED BETWEEN THE ROAD AND THE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY ALLOWING
FORA NARROWER RIGHT OF WAY WHERE NECESSARY. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL
AYES.
b. Park Rental Policies for 1981. This item is being sent to the Athletic
Associations for their review and comments which will then be brought
back to the next PRAC meeting for the Commission's consideration.
1. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Betty Threinen announced that the next Community Education meeting will be
held March 11. She also encouraged members to attend a Howard Hunt Appreciation
Party on March 8 at the Radisson West which will be in the form of an open
house from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Chairman Rice will be out of town on March 5, so Betty Threinen will chair
the March meeting.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Director Blank announced that he had presented the PIP to the Plymouth Civic
League and that it had been well received.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Steve Chesebrough moved and John Mullan seconded. a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 10:20 p.m.
SOFTBALL
4,E MOR A N D, UM
DATE: February 27, 1981 FROM: Rick Busch
TO: Softball Managers SUBJECT Plymouth Adult Softball
This summer, the: Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor the following adult
slow -pitch softball leagues:
Mondays - Women's Open and Women's Industrial
Tuesdays - Men's Class A Industrial
Wednesdays - Men's Class B Industrial and Men's Open
Thursdays Men's Class B Industrial
Fridays, Co-Rec 16" Softball
Entry fee: $200/team plus a refundable $100 Eligibility/Conduct Deposit. ALL FEES
ARE DUE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.
Registration: 1) Teams returning to the league from last year (at least 75% of last
year's roster) may begin registering Monday, March 16. Your dead-
line is Friday, March 29..
2) New teams may begin registering Monday, March 31. Your deadline is
Friday, April 10. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first -
serve basis until all leagues are filled.
Office hours are 8:00-4:30, Monday through Friday.
Eligibility: 1) Industrial leagues - all ,players on each team must work full-time
35-40 hours/week) at the same Plymouth company as of March 1, 1981.
2) Open leagues - all players must either be Plymouth residents or work
full time (35-40 hours/week) at a Plymouth company. In addition,
each open team may have up to three players who are non-residents
players who neither live nor work in Plymouth). Each of these non-
residents is required to pay an. $8 non-resident fee before they will
be permitted on a team roster.
3) All players must be out of high school or be an 81 graduate.
The Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to check on players'
eligibility at any time. Acceptable proof of eligibility will be any of the following
Plymouth_ residents_: 1) Current plastic Minnesota driver's license.
2) Current voter registration card.
3) Current non -qualification card.
Plymouth employees: 1) Letter from director of personnel stating that that player is
a full-time employee of that company and has been since
March 1, 1981.
REGULATIONS
1. Player- Cards
1A1cardsmustbefilledoutcompletely. This includes both home and work addresses
for all players including non-residents. Teams must have a. minimum of ten cards
turned in by Friday, April 10. Cards must be turned in at the Parks and Recreation
office before a player is eligible to play. Umpires and field attendants will
not accept player cards.
2. Roster
Teams must submit a roster of at least ten players by Friday, April 10. Roster
limit is 20 players. Illegible rosters will not be accepted. Players may be
added to the roster until Friday, June 12. Players who haven't played in a
league game may be dropped from the roster at any time. NON-RESIDENT fees
won't be refunded,
3. Softballs
The home team is required to furnish one Iew Dudley softball for each game and one
good back-up ball (men -red stitch, women -white stitch, co rec-Harwood 16").
4. Scorekeeper
The home team is responsible to keep score and check with the umpire: after each
inning..
5. Bases
Bases are provided for every game by the Parks and Recreation department.
6. Infield Warm -Up
NO ir;field practice is permitted before any game! Fields will be dragged and
chalked before the first game each night.
7. Un.i forms.
All players on each team are required to wear a matching shirt or jersey.
8,. Metal Spikes
Metal spikes are illegal in all leagues in Plymouth.
9. Catcher's Mask
We recommend catchers wear a mask for their own safety; those who choose not to,
play at their own risk.
10. Player Benches
The home teaio will occupy the bench on the first base side.
PLAYING RULES
The A.S.A. Official Guide Book, Dudley Rule Book, or MRPA Softball Guide Book will be
the official guide with the exception of the following Plymouth rules:
1. Teams must have at least nine (9) players to play. A tenth player may be added
to the line-up upon. checking in with the umpite. This player will occupy the
tenth spot in the batting order.
2. Forfeit time is 10 minutes past the scheduled game time.
a. There is a forfeit fee of $15 which must be paid before the next scheduled
game..
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b. Teams may avoid paying the forfeit fee if they call the Plymouth Parks and
Recreation department by 3:00 on the day of the game they know they will
forfeit, so that we may inform the other team.
c. Any team that forfeits three games will be dropped from the league.
3. Teams will, have a choice of two methods of substitution. They must declare to
the umpire which one they will be using before each game.
a. Teams may use the standard substitution method; 10 players start in the
field with a 10 player batting order. Any substitute who enters the game
replaces someone in the field and in the batting order. The player who
leaves the line-up may re-enter but only for the player who replaced him/her.
Any substitute may enter the line-up only one time..
b. Teams may choose to. use unlimited substitution. They make a continuous
batting order listing all of their players, and use any 10 players in the
field each inning.
1) A11 players (except the pitcher) who start an inning in the field must
remain in that position for the entire inning unless they are injured or
replace the pitcher. The only times a substitute may enter the game during
an inning is if there is an injury or if they replace the pitcher.
That injured player or pitcher cannot re-enter during the same inning.)
2) Any players who come after the gmae has started may play in the field but
to bat, they must permanently replace someone in the original line-up.
4. The league will require three balls for a walk and two strikes for a strike -out.
a. The batter is out on a foul ball on the second strike.
5. Games will run eight innings.
6.. Games will be stopped.by the run rule if a team is ahead by 15 or more runs after
five innings or ahead by 10 runs or more after six innings have been played.
7. No new inning of a game will start one hour and five minutes after the start of
that game unless it is the final game on that field.
a. Games which are tied at the time limit will go into the standings as a tie
game.
8. A regulation game. will consist of a minimum of five innings or one hour of
playing time, whichever comes first.
9. Co- Rec Rules
a. hien and women must alternate in the batting order.
b. Infielders must stay behind the baseline until the ball is hit. Outfielders
must stay at least 10 feet beyond the skinned portion of the infield.
c. Teams may play with eight players but must always have the same number of
men and women in the line-up.
d. All players are responsible to avoid excessive physical contact. Any base -
runner who runs or slides into someone with the sole purpose of dislodging
the ball will be declared out.
e. If a player receives a walk, the next batter has the option to bat or take
a walk.
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PLAYING RULES INTERPRETATIION
1. The manager of the protesting team shall notify the plate umpire that the game
is being played under protest. The umpire shall then notify the opposing
manager and official scorekeeper.
2. Umpire shall make written notes as to the existing conditions at the time of
protest.
3. Protests of rules will not be considered unless they in some way affect the
outcome of the game.
4. The protesting manager shall then file, within 24 hours of game time, a formal
written protest along with $10. The $10 will be returned if the protest is won,
and if it is lost, it will be put in the softball fund..
RESULTS OF DECISIONS CONCERNING PROTESTS
I. If the protest is found invalid, the game score stands as recorded.
2. When a protest is allowed for misinterpretation of a playing rule, the game is
replayed from the point at whish the incorrect decision was made with the
decision corrected.
3. When a protest for ineligibility is allowed, the game shall be forfeited to the
offended team.
SCHEDULING
1. Teams will be placed in divisions of eight. They will play each team in their
division twice, guaranteeing each team 14 games..
a. Games. which are postponed due to unplayable field conditions will be made
up on either Friday or Sunday evenings. Many postponements could result
in double-header make -ups.
b. On lighted fields, we will schedule games at 6:00, 7:00, 5:.00 and 9:00.
Have your team ready to play on time and hustle between innings.
RAINOUTS: Team managers are to call our office between 4:00 and 4:30 on days where weather
is is a factor. Players are to call their managers, not the office, to find out
if games are cancelled. If games are not cancelled by 4:00, the umpire will
decide, at the field, at game time.
PLAYOFFS
1. In classifications which have more than one division (Industrial A R B), the
top two teams from each division will qualify for a double -elimination ;layoff
to determine state tournament representatives.
2. In classifications which only have one division, the top three teams from each divi-
sion will qualify for a double -elimination playoff to determine state tournament
representatives.
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3. Playoffs will be held on -a Saturday, date to be announced.
a. Due to the early dates of the State Industrial Tourna
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may be held before the regular •ason has be
go by the league standings on the night before the playoffs.
4\ The league will pay the State Tournament entry fee atBalrate oialn
feeteamsptheeight
teams registered. Example: If we register 24 Class
league will pay the State Tournament fee for the top three playoff teams.
a. If the State grants additional tournament spots, those teams will be
required to pay their own way.
5. Players must have played in at least four regular season games to participate
in league playoffs.
b. All teams qualifying for league playoffs will have their eligibility checked
before they play.
TIE BREAKER
The following tie-breaker procedures will be used. to determine league champions and
playoff berths.
1. Games (won or lost) between the tied teams.
2. Total runs scored in games between the tied teams.
3. If tie is not broken by the first two procedures a playoff game will be held.
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AWARDS
The first and second place team.in each division will receive team trophies.
The number of team trophies in the play-offs will depend on the number of
teams in that classification (one trophy per eight teams). There will be
no individual trophies.
SPORTSMANSHIP
The Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department offers an ad,ilt softball program
as part of our total effort to provide worthwhile leisure time activities
for the residents of Plymouth, We realize the element of competition plays a
major rola in any athletic prod>,am but it should not cutweigh the recreational
and social aspects of the sport. Each participant is responsible to do his/her
part to promo,"e goon, sportsmanship and fair play in the Plymouth leagues.
The Plymouth Parks. and Recreation Department will enforce the following rules
in regard to player conduct;
I. No player shall physically touch or verbally abuse an umpire, field
supervisor or league official at any time,
a. The umpires authority must not be questioned. The team manager
should be the only person to ask for clarification of a call,
2. Any profanity or abusive baiting of oppenents by players or spectators
will not be tolerated,
a. Managers will be held responsible for the behavior of their spectators.
3. Physical altercation by any players is not permitted.
4. Players will be held accountable for their conduct on park property before,
during and after their game or practice.
Violation of any of the above rules will result in immediate ejection from the premises
of that person or team. Players. have one minute to vacate the premises after an
ejection or the game will be forfeited. The umpires will report any ejections to the
league director, who along with a league representative will conduct a hearing
for those players. The minimum penalty for a first ejection is one game, second
ejection two games. Any manager who has a plMer ejected is required to .submit a
written report of the _incident to the league director wit}lin two working days
of the incident, or that team will automatically forfeit their next scheduled
ame,
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PLAYER ELIGIBILITYICONDUCT DEPOSIT
The Plymouth City Council and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. have adopted
eligibility criteria and park useage ordinances for the orderly use of City athletic
facilities. These policies require the strict enforcement of eligibility require-
ments player conduct regulations, and, City park useage ordinances. The following
procedure will be used
Each team will. submit a check or money order or cash payable to the "Cite
of Plymouth" in the amount of $100 as a deposit: to insure their eligibility
and compliance to the City ordinances regarding conduct in the parks.
This money must be turned in with the team entry fee.)
A. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
1. If a team or any player thereof is found to be in violation. of the
eligibility requirements, their eligibility%conduct deposit will be
forfeited as a penalty payment and put into the softball fund.
2. The team will also face forfeiture of all aames in which the ineligible
player participated.
3. The team will be required to submit another $100 eligibility/'conduct
deposit before they will be allowed to continue their season pla;.
4. After the second offense of using an inelinible player, the team will
forfeit their second $100 deposit and be dropped from the league for
the remainder of the season,
5. Any team protesting the eligibility of an opponent will be required to
follow the official protest procedure as established by the Plymouth
Parks and Recreation Department,
B. PLAYER CONDUCT
There are three main areas of concern:
1. Possession or consumption of intoxicating liquor or non -intoxicating malt
beverages on or around part. property.
2. Destruction of park property.
3. Flagrant or repeatei violations of league rules or behavior detrimental
to the league.
If a team or any player thereof is faurd to be 7n violation of the Player
conduct regulation, their eligibili .,r rOuct deposit will be forfeited as
a penalty payment and put into the fund. The softball coordinator
and a league representative will _,!:n,auct a hearing, with those individuals
before deciding upon their future <,i khe 'league. That team must submit another
100 deposit before they will be a lciw,u to continue their season play. Attached
is a listing of some, but not all, of the City ordinances and provisions relating
to park useage.
PLYMOUTH CITY CODE
SECTION 605 - PARKS: RCGULATIONS
605.01 Park Regulations. Subdivision 1, Apppplication. This Section applies to
public parks and beaches and park land in the City,
Subdivision 2. Equipment, No person shall willfully mark, deface or disfigure,
injure, tamper with, or displace or remove, any building, bridge, table, bench,
waste receptacle, fireplace, railing, paving or paved material, waterline or
other public utility or part or appurtenance thereof, sign, notice or placecard
whether temporary or permanent, monument, stake, post or other boundary marker
or other structure, equipment or park property or park appurtenances whatsoever,
either real or personal.
Subdivision 3. Rest Room Facilities. No person shall fail to cooperate
in. maintaining rest rooms, wash rooms and other sanitation facilities in a neat,
orderly and sanitary condition, No person over the age of five ye-rs shall use
the rest rooms and washrooms designed and designated for members of the opposite
sex.
Subdivision 10. Park Closing. Subject to the provisions of Subsection
805,,07, no person shall remain in or on any public park, parkway, beach or
drive when such park, parkway, beach or drive is closed,
805.03, Group Activity. No group, association, or organization desiring to use
park facilities for a particular purpose including, but not limited to, picnics,
parties, or theatrical or entertainment performances, may do so without first
obtaining a permit for such use from the City Manager. The City Manager shall
grant. the application if in his judgment the use for which the permist is sought will.
not interfere with the health, safety, welfare and morals and use of the park by
the general public and if the applicant meets all other conditions as may be
contained in the application form, The Manager may require an indemnity bond,
in form and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney, holding the City harmless
from liability of any kind or character and which bond shall protect the City in
case of property damage, The bond shall be filed with the City Clerk.
805.05. Flowers, Trees and Shrubs. It is unlawful to willfully and without authority,.
cut, pluc', or othewse injure any flowers, shrubs or trees growing in car around
any public park, or on other public grounds.
605.07. Closing of Parks and Beaches. Subdivision 1.. Hours; Basic Rule. Public
parks and beaches will close during such hours as the Council may by resolution from
gime to time: determine. No person shall be in, remain in, or leave or park any
vehicle in any park, parkway, beach or drive during such hours as the Council may
by resolution from time to time determine. This Subsection shall not apply to
persons who, without. delay, are traveling upon the established walks, paths,
parkways or drives of the parks. Groups, associations, or organizations wishing
to meet in a park or beach area past the time designated by the. Council must
obtain a permit from the City Manager. The City Manager shall grant the applica-
tion if, in his judgment, the use for which the permit is sought will not interfere
with the health, safety, welfare and morals of the general public and if the applicant
meets all other conditions required by the Manager and contained in the application
form. The application form may contain a requirement for an indemnity bond, in form
and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney, holding the City harmless from
liability of any kind or chacter and which bond shall protect the City in case of
property damage. The bond shall be filed with the City Clerk.
MANAGER'S COPY
ELIGIBI.LITYICONDUCT DEPOSIT
I have read and understand the player eligibility/conduct requirements described
above for participation in the Plymouth softball leagues. Should our team or
any player thereof be in violation of these requir(ments, I understand that the
100 eligibility/conduct deposit will be forfeited.
I understand that the eligibility/conduct deposit will Le returned to the team
manager at the conclusion of the season or play-offs provided our team and its
players comply with the established requirements.
Team Name
League
TURN IN WITH DEPOSIT
Manager's Signature
Da to
ELIGIBILITYICONDUCT DEPOSIT
I have read and understandthe player eligibilitylconduct requirements described
above for participation in the Plymouth softball leagues. Should our team or
any player thereof be in violation of these requirements, I understand that the
100 eligibility/conduct deposit will be forfeited.
I understand that the eligibility/conduct deposit will be returned to the team
manager at the conclusion of the season or play-offs provided our team and its
players comply with the established requirements.
Team Name
League
Manager's Signature
Date
Special Council Meeting
February 23, 1981
Page 59
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION NO. 81-820
N<oyt, to: adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-820, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UTH RIZING REIMBURSE-
REIMBUSEMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER AREA ASSESSMENTS IN THE AMOUNT MENT FOR WATER b SEWER
OF $3,000, PLUS ANY INTEREST, FOR MISSION PONDS 2ND ADDITION AREA ASSESSMENTS
REVISED. MISSION PONDS 2ND ADDN.
Item 8-E*
Motion carriedon a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION NO. 81-821
Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-821, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVING_ TERMINATI,ON
THE, MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANITARY SEWER
OF MEDICINE LAKE TERMINATING THE 1967 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITF
AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM AND REIMBURSING $18,068 TO MEDICINE LAKE CITY OF MEDICINE LAKE
FOR SANITARY SEWER TREATMENT CHARGES PAID. BY' IT TO THE METROPO- Item 8-F*
L.ITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION FOR THE PERIOD 1971 THROUGH 1980.
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five. ayes.
Manager Willis reviewed PRAC's recommendation to provide public BASS LAKE PUBLIC ACCESS
access. to Bass Lake from some area other than Palmer's Cove Item 8-G
Addition. or Timber Shores Park and staff's recommendation to pro-
vide. access to the lake from Timber Shores Park.
James Rice, PRAC Chair, stated that at their January meeting PRAC
decidedtFat Bass Lake was a community asset and public access
should be expanded. Subsequently, a PRAC subcommittee recommended
that access not be from Palmer's Cove Addition nor Timber Shores
Park, but from a. boat launch site on the west side of the lake.
Councilmember Neils reviewed the history of public access to Bass Lake,
which started more than nine years ago with the City's acquisition of
37 acres, including water rights, for the Timber Shores Perk. He stated
it was Council's origina;i intent that the developer of the Timber Shores
plat would be responsible for dredging a connection between the lagoon
and the lake, but through changes in ownership, the matter was postponed.
Councilmember Neils stated the PRAC subcommittee also considered a public
access in the Timber Shores Park, which would be a unique type of access
with a portage between the lagoon and the: lake that would limit the access
to fishing craft, canoes, and sailboats. Councilmember Neils opposed the
development of a parking lot and Paunch on the west side of the lake because
of the maintenance and traffic control problems.
Councilmember Threinen, stated DNR is concerned with all residents being
treated equitably and they might consider it not equitable to approve an
access that would be limited to non -motorized boats since there are already
a substantial number of power boats on the lake owned by area residents.
He was concerned that if DNR does not agree with the access proposed in
Timber Shores Park, they will seek another access to make the lake acces-
sible to motorized craft.
Mayor Davenport stated DNR does not object to limiting the horsepower of
boats on the lake. Council discussed ordinances limiting the horsepower
of boats on various lakes in the City. Councilmember Neils recalled the
history of the development of boat access on Medicine. Lake and stated he
felt DNR';_only interest was that all persons using public access have
equal rig is oT use.
Special Council Meeting
February 23 1981
Page 60
Councilmember Schneider stated he felt public access was primarily the
City's problem to resolve before considering DNR's interests. He sug-
gested if unlimited public access is provided to Bass Lake, we should
provide the same type of access to all lakes in Plymouth. Also, tightly
drawn restrictions governing such accesses should be created. Council
member Schneider stated he is agreeable to the proposed access in Timber
Shores Park, but felt: this type of access, should then be provided to all
lakes in Plymouth.
Mayor Davenport stated DNR will provide funding for acquisition of a boat
launch, site and parking, but, they will not provide assistance in maintain-
ing, or policing such sites. Councilmember Neils stated a facility for
launching motorized craft needs full-time supervision, and neither the. City
nor DNR can afford to provide this. He felt the proposed access in Timber
Shores park is too small for an unlimited: boat launch site which will not.
be fenced or guarded.. I
Council discussed whether landowners around Bass Lake will be permitted,
riparian rights to operate motorized craft on the lake.
Peter Thomson, 11730 - 54th Avenue N., stated Bass Lake homeowners have
met with PRAC and M and suggested thatCouncil check with DNR to See
if the proposed pian for Timber Shores Park is acceptable.
Byer Palmer, 5780 N. 0akview Lane, stated he wasagreeableto the pro
posed access in Timber Shores Park.
Don Pemrick, vice president of the Bass Lake Improvement Association,
stated In 1976 they initiated a program for revitalizing the fake and
they support expansion of public recreational use of the lake, but
because they have created a model environment, a model access should
be provided to the lake. Mr. Pemrick stated they feel the access pro-
posed in Timber. Shores Park would be appropriate and, if this access
is developed by the City, they will continue their efforts to maintain
the lake. However, if an;unlimited'public access is provided; by another
agency, they do not feel obliged to continue their maintenance program
on the lake.. Mr. Thomsen replied to Crunci Vs Questions about their
maintenance program, including aeration of the lake, and stated DNR
will stock the lake, but they will not support the aerators nor provide
funds for maintenance of the lake.
S !via Schultz, 5920 Kirkwood. Circle,, stated if unlimited public access
is developed,;, the aeration program would become the responsibility of
the City.
MOTION was made by Counciimember Threinen, seconded by Councilmember
Neils, to adopt a resolution approving the concept of public boat
access to Bass Lake amending paragraph 2 by adding "including trail
and fishing pier and amending paragraph 4 by adding "at. Timber Shores.
Park`i.ncludiny trail access and fishing pier."
MOTION TO AXMEND was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Council
member Hoyt, by inserting in paragraph 4 after the words "implementation
of public boat access" the following: "for small craft and. canoes...."
Notion to amend carried, four ayes. Councilmember `Threinen voted nay.
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February 23, 1981
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MOTION was made by Mayor Davenport, seconded by Councilmember Neils,
to reconsider the motion on the floor.
Notion, carried, five ayes.
Councilmember Threinen felt if boat access to Bass Lake is developed
in Timber Shores Park, it will by its very nature be limited to non
motorized craft. Councilmember. Schneider felt if the resolution is
approved as proposed without the amendment, it will endorse a public
access at Timber Stores Park for any type. of craft. There was dis-
cussion of whether access which prohibited non -motorized craft would
be considered equitable by DNR.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION was. made by Councilmember Threinen, seconded by RESOLUTION NO. 81-822.
Councilmember Schneider, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-822, A RESOLU APPROVING CONCEPT OF
TION APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF PUBLIC BOAT ACCESS TO BASS LAKE PUBLIC BOAT ACCESS
amending paragraph 4 by adding the following: "....without TO BASS LAKE
change to the topography of the designated area." Item 8-G
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five: ayes.
Council recessed from 9:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION NO. 81-823
Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-823, A RESOLUTION APPOINTING APPOINTING PLYM UTH
RALPH BEGIN AS A REGULAR MEMBER AND JAMES ARBEITER AS THE REPRESENTATIVES TO
ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY FIRE TRAINING FIRE TRAINING CENTER
CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Item 8-H*
Motion carried on a Road Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION NO. 81-824
Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTIONNO. 81-824, A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS
DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,857,624.00 FOR PERIOD ENDING PERIOD ENDING 12/31/80
DECEMBER 31, 1980. Item 8-I*
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Neils, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION NO. 81-825
Hoyt, to .,dopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-925, A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPROVING DIS URSEMENTS
DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $772,366.34 FOR PERIOD ENDING PERIOD ENDING 1/31/81JANUARY3.1, 1981. item 8-I*
Notion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes..
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Schneider, seconded by Counci'l- RESOLUTION NO. 81-826
member Hoyt, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 81-826, A RESOLUTION AMENDING POLICY ON
AMENDING POLICY ON BUILDING SETBACKS FROM FUTURE STREETS ON BUILDING SETBACKS FROMADOPTEDTHOROUGHFAREGUIDEPLAN. FUTURE STREETS ON
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
THOROUGHFARE GUIDE PLAN
Item 9-A
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Plymouth, It. 55.41
Feb. 29, lyRl
Plymouth Park and Advisory Commission
Dear i'r. Eric BIank,
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I was happy to have the opportunity to discuss the proposed neighborhood
Park for the t'ission Hills/Mission. Ridge Park wit'n you on, February 24.
I would like to share my views of this project with yot. T would like to
state two principles that seem to be appropriate to this s`tuation,
First; a small community park serves that segment of the ,prpulation which
is least mobile, i.e. preschoolers and their caregivers, elementry sch:,ol
children, retired citizens, shut ins, and physically disabled. persons,
Second.: the development of plant and small, animal life will be of ben.ifit
to till segments of the population and, remain an oasis of natural beauty
for generations to come.
I believe these concepts are consistent with the views expressed in the
rission Hills/Mission Ridge park survey and the views of the community
expressed at the meeting held -it the City Center on February 20. Ry
specific recommendations are as follows:l., a walking/running/bikins
path that in not wider than five feet be constructed in around and
through the park area, 2. A tot lot with cleverly constructed,creatively
designed equipment such as that available at the Hennepin County park
at Laae Rabecca. 3. A small grassey playfield for elementry school.
children to play ball games. 4. tables ind chairs for elderly citizens
to play card games, visit with each other and be close to areas where they
may observe small children. 5 flowering shrubs,. shade trees, berry*
bearing shrubs that would support wild birds and ;animals and provide a
retreat .far quiet walks, an, appealing, locale for wheel chair bound
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handicapped people and protect y')4ngst.ers fro^-, the harsh sua and punishing,
wind. Q, improvement of the pond area so that the banks are not so steep
to permit better gccess far winter skating without aama4ins what is now
a very clear and: unpolluted pond. 7. whaw is not needed is a shelters;
parkingfor more than 4 cars, a hard court area, a snow sli.Qin area.
ball field with a. back stop, a hockey rink, eight foot wide paths and
bridges over the p nds.
I hope these views will be helpful in xuiderstandin; the wishes of this
c017unity. ? would appreciate as would my neighbors not :ficati-)n of the
nest planning meeting pertaining to uhese i. -sues.
Very truly yours,
George R'aal nuto, "..
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: February 20 1981 MEMO
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM. Eric Blank, Director of parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Joint City Council/P.R.A.C. Meeting
The: following are some suggested Agenda ideas from P,R.A,C. for
the March 30 Joint. Meeting:
I. Comprehensive Park Plan
3. Concession sales in parks such as beach, playfields, etc.
4, Grand; opening of playfieldL
5. Distribution of funds from park fund accounts
6. Movie. "In Search of Balance."
7. City's relationship with Athletic Associations
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DATE;
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3440 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55441
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
March, 2, 1981
P.'R. A. C .
MEMO
FROM; Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT; Schmidt Lake Park
BACKGROUND: As you are aware, the third neighborhood park scheduled for development during
1,981 is the. Schmidt Lake Neighborhood Park'. In doing research on this proposed
park site, I discovered that the City did not have a copy of the title to the
property described as Outlot B from Schmidt Lake Woods. For that reason,
I have held up the consultant-,from proceeding with the design work on this park
until I could clarify that we did have actual title to the property. Also,
during my research I discovered that there was to be an additional piece of
property dedicated from Mary Anderson's Zachary Hills development at the time
of final platting of that development. This proposed dedication was. to be
southerly of existing Outlot B and have an area dimension of approximately
3,44 acres,, The initial Outlot. B was to have five acres. I think that it
is very important in park design work that wetidentify the entire perimeters
of a park site. For this reason, I have done further review and analysis
of this particular neighborhood and neighborhood park site. I think that
our consultant should be instructed and given the dimensions of the entire
Schmidt Lake park site so that we can do one, comprehensive plan for the entire
site and then proceed with the development during 1981.of Outlot B, which
is; the land we have title to.
This planning neighborhood, Number 13, is bounded on the north side by Sioux.
St. Marie Railroad tracks, on the west by Larch Lane, on the east by Zachary
Lane, and it's southern boundary will be new County Road 9 I have calculated
that at full development, there will be approximately 758 housing units within
this neighborhood. The 1980 census information indicates that current population
is running at about 3.6 people per household in this area. This would figure
out to approximately 2,728 residents living within Neighborhood Number 13.
I'm bringing this matter to your attention, because I believe that with regard
to the location and size of neighborhood parks, P.R.A.C. should be advised
and review each, park site. It's my understanding that P.R.A.C. has not reviewed
the proposed.Park.Dedication and size of the proposed Schmidt Lake Park, As
you can see from the attachment, the original park dedicated from Schmidt
Lake Woods Addition was to be a five acre site. With existing dedication
rules, the City'ts park ordinance would allow only land above the 100 year
high water mark to be acceptable for park dedication. This being the case,
Outlot B would actually have a dimension of 4.43 acres. The proposed dedi-
cation from Zachary Hills of 3.44 acres again has approximately one acre
under water leaving the ground above water to be approximately 2.47 acres
in size, The other property dedicated for trail computes out to be about
RE; Schmidt Lake Park
Murch 2, 1981
1.95 acres. The Zachary Hills development is approximately 110 acres in
size; Park dedication requirement`;is 10.1 acres, or cash in lieu of. The
existing proposal is for Zachary Hills to dedicate. 3,44 acres. for park and
1.95 acres for trail and then contribute cash fees in lieu of the remaining,
4.71 acres. Current. City standards for neighborhood parks allow a range
of somewhere: between 5 and 10 acres with an optimum size of 8 acres. In
this particular case:, Ou.tlot B and,the proposed dedication: from Zachary
Hills would amount to approximately 6.9 acres of land that's above the
high water mark of the lake.
One of the problems of this proposed park. site is that most of it is steep
terrain dropping off into Schmidt Lake. The best asset of the site is the
fact that it is overlooking the lake. There is one stand of trees on. this
site,, located on Outlot B near the base of the hill along the shore line.
If P R.A.C. should think that more land is necessary at this site, I think
that you should consider the southerly 2.46 acres located between the trail.
corridor and Schmidt Lake. This would bring Zachary Hills land dedication
up to 6.88 acres of land above the nonial high water mark. The remaining
3.22 acres would be taken as cash in lictl of.
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