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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 11-02-1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION November 2, 1978 The regular meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission was called to order at 7::30 pm by Chairman Dick Williams in the Council Chambers of the City of Plymouth. MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Edwards, James Rice, Dorothy Terry, Betty Threinen, Chairman Dick Williams and Director Jon Born. MEMBERS ABSENT: Alan Brass, Mary Getten, ,James. Guddal and Robert Troemel. BOND. REFERENDUM TIMELINE ommissioners discussed the development stages of a; bond referendum timeline.. The following flow chart resulted as a product of the discussion. Ideal Plan What will sell t Tne Pre dentify costs to taxpayers sed package isition/developmen be velop "needs su final packag he campaign The vo e CcFmis-sioners. discussed the best. time to offer the referendum to the voters and re,ommends that the referendum be offered in June, 1979. Jute - Positive Factors 1) Away from a taxes backlash 2) Early construction season 3 Start of heavy recreation.session relative to feeling a need for facilities 4 Not tied to a candidate July to November - Negative Factors 2BVacationtime. and lack of possible "yes" voters Lack of volunteers due to vacations November Negative factors 1 Too soon after second half taxes 2) Political issue by candidate 3) End of recreational season 4) Volunteers working on political campaigns Pagk and Recreation Advisory Commission. Minutes Page 2 November 2, 1978 Commisstoners discussed the referendum package: it will recommend to Council. The package evolved into the following components Acquisition Development Zachary evelo mentaacharyLane $200,000 oodd #1 $518,000 Greenwood School Area. $200,000 Plymouth Junior High k1 $378,500 Ridgemount Junior High #3 $400,000 Commissioners decided against recommending the development of the Plymouth Creek site at the present as well as LaCompte Green Park. Director Born recommended that LaCcmpte: Green Park be considered for development asa, neighborhood park in 1979 if the site was not to be developed by referendum. The referendum package as recommended will be for. approximately $1,696,500 Commissioners discussed genen;l strategy and, resources as follows.: i. STRATEGY a.; Survey b. Neighborhood structure c. Cost packaging/marketing per household d. Communications - written, media, presentations and props 2. RESOURCES a. Information on past vote b. Information on successful votes outside speakers c. University of Minnesota resources d. Athletics uses groups e. Developers - consultants Director Born will undertake the following: 1) Attach cost estimates to the package proposal as developed. 2) Identify the results of the Central Park Bond referendum of April, 1,977. 3 Contact WCCO (Howard Viken) regarding input on booklet "How to Pass a Bond Issue". 4) Attempt to identify resources which can provide free or low cost assistance regarding: a. graphics b. communications package c. site plans concept designs 5) Contact resource persons familiar with polls/surveys and/or successful bond referendums and set. up a commission meeting for either November 9, 15 or 16, 1978 to report on items as above, visit with key people, review draft package proposal and questions for personnel. Director Born will attempt to get one person from the Council and Planning Commission to attend the meeting. 6) Develop a draft package recommendation to include the following: a. the time specific b. the package, c. general strategy d. resources e, time line, Park: and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes Page 3 November 2 1978 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Toe topic.b Commission as. well as Parks and Recreation Department: goals. and objectives was deferred until the December, 1978 meeting. LAUKKA RPUO Planning Department staff requested that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission comment upon the open space proposed for dedication for park purposes by Laukka. Staff recommended that the land;is not required for parks, recreation. and open space requirements. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommended that the trail corridors proposedin the Trail System Flan be adhered to relative to Larch Lane and the proposed realignment.of County Road 9. ADJOURMENT ` Being noanther businees the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 pm.