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
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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,
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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.