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Home My WebLink AboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 01-12-1984Plymouth Park and Recrer*tion Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of January 12, 1984, 7:30 p.m. Plymouth City Center Council Chambers AGENDA I. Call to Order a< lotroduction of new commissioner Judy LaTour 2. Approval of Minutes 3, Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Association representatives b. Mary Patterson and Gay Marmon (new staff member) c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Commission appointment Judy LaTour o, 5. Unfinished Business a, Park user fees - report from Dave Berg b. LAWCON/LCMR gran update C, Community Canter Committee - Steve Chesebrough d. 18th Avenue property -update 5. New Business a. Annual report - draft b, Play equipment - Zachary Playrield 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication g. Adjournment Next meeting date February 9 Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting December 8, 1483 Page 27 Rres& t Chair Threinen, Commissioners Chesebrough, Edwards, Mullan, Dvorak and Berg; Planning Commissioner Magnus; staff Blank, Busch and Pederson 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Threinen called the December meeting of the Park and. Recreation Advisory Comtnission to order at 7.43 pxm. in the Plymouth City Council conference room. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Threinen made the following corrections in November's minutes: p. 24, item c., 10th line, "prices" to "pieces," and p. 24, item d., 5th line, occuring" to "occurring." A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BERG TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER. MEETING WITH THE ABOVE CORRECTIONS NOTED. The motion carried with all ayes.: 3. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION Director Blank reported that the Council approved the recommendation made by FRAC to fund the playground equipment project at the Pilgrim Lane Elementary School. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - a. LAWCON/LCMR Grant 1983-84 Update, Director Blank will be attending a mee ung the TeeT-6—fi-Uecetuber 12 to pick up the appropriate paperwork. for completing the 1984 application process.. b. Letter to Athletic Associations. A letter regarding the decision al7out insurance coverage made by PRAC and the City Council at their joint meeting on November 29 will be sent to all athletic associations next week. c. Community Center Tour. Commissioner Chesebrough reported on the tour o* community centers that took place on Saturday, December 3. Approxi- mately 25 people attended the tour, with 12 of those participants representing homeowner associations. Their second meeting will be sometime in January. Commissioner Chesebrough commented that he had suggested to the Mayor that PRAC and the Council should go on a joint tour of community centers. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Review Offer to Sell Property on 18th Avenue. Director Blank, using t e overn ctor, showed the ommissioners maps of the property currently owned by the City for inclusion in West Medicine Lake City Park.. At thi's time, two new parcels have become available; however, both have homes situated on them. The parcel being considered for immediate purchase is located at 11814 18th Avenue North and is owned by Robert Gersbach, who currently rents out the house. The total cost to the City, if purchased now, would be approximately $55,000. The. City would continue to rent the property to the current occupants for a number of years until we are ready to begin construction of the parka Director Clank is recommending acquisition at this time because of the low initial investment of $7,000 with the remaining $48,100 on a contract for deed with a balloon date in 1987.. The second parcel, located at 11808. 78th Avenue, occupied by Ida Lentz, has not been considered for purchase at this time. Director Blank has explored the possibility of having the Plymouth Housing Authority purchase the Minutes of December 8, I983 Page 28 property for rental to low-income families Purchasing the property now would freeze the cost, for later sale to the Park and Recreation budget. Director Blank expects to have a recommendation on this parcel for next month's meeting.: COMMISSIONER BERG MOVED AND COMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH SECONDED A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT 11814 18th AVENUE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $55,000 FOR INCLUSION IN WEST MEDICINE LAKE CITY PARK. The motion carried, with five ayes. Commissioner Mullan was against the frotion indicating that he preferred that both parcels be purchased at :he same time in fairness to the owners. b. Acquisition f Li lybl ad__Prope. Director Blank reviewed the Com renensive ark }tstem an ointing out 'that neighborhood number 26 has a deficiency of seven to 11 acres of park land and a high population. For this reason, Director Blank is recommending the purchase of the entire Lillyblad parcel consisting of 17.61 acres, less 17 acres to be used by the Lillyblad's for their homestead. Approximately seven to eight acres would be used for park,*with the remaining acres being sold to a developer for the sante price paid to the Lillyblad's. The 1983 CIP set aside $75,000 of revenue sharing funds for the purchase of neighborhood park sites. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DVORAK AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BERG RECOMMENDING THAT CURRENT 1983 CAPITAL DOLLARS BE USED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE LILLYBLAD PROPERTY. The motion carried with all ayes 5. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Chair Threinen announced that Judy LaTour, residing at 1500 Weston Lane, had been chosen by the Council to fill the vacant position on the Commission. She will begin attending meetings in January. The first three meeting dates for 1984 are January 1.2, February 9 and March 8. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS None. 7, ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559=2806 PARR. AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT DATE- January 6, 1984 MEMO TO; P RAC FROM: Eric Blank SUBJECT— 18th Avenue Property Acquisition I met with Ida R. Lentz, who resides at 11808 18th Avenue, on Tuesday, January 3. Mrs. Lentz has informed _me that she believes she is a year or more away from gaining access to a senior citizens housing project in Golden Valley. Therefore, it is her wish not to sell her property of this time, but to wait until she has definite alternative housing arrangements approved. Based on this information, I will be proceeding to take your recolmendai;ion for the acquisition of the 1mrwdiately adjacent property, at 11814 18th Avenue, before the City Council on Monday, January 16. 1 will keep yc-u informed of the progress of this acquisition and any further contacts that. Mrs. Lentz makes with us regarding the disposition of her property. rip CITY OF PLYMOUTH 7 . 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT YGATE: Januar 5, 1984 MEMO TO; PRAC FROM., Eric Blank SUBJECT: Annual Report Enclosed with your packet is a copy of the 1983 annual report in draft form. This is not the complete report. Missing items include. the letter of transmittal, table of contents, 1984-88 CIP, Shade Tree Program, Goals and Objectives and budget sheets. The Goals and Objectives chapter is an item we will be discussing during Thursday's meeting, and to aid you in that discussion, a copy of last year's Goals is enclosed. Please review this as well as the rest of the report and feel free to jot down any corrections, changes or additions so they can be incorporated into the final copy. np a a 1983 PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Thee are severs members on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, each appointed for a three-year term by the City Council. The Chair is appointed by the Mayor from among the members of the Commission and serves for a term of one year. The Commission serves in an advisory cap,,city to the: City Council. COMMISSION MEMBERS Name and District Telephone No. Term Expires James A. Rice, Chair 473-5180 1/31/85 (resigned May 1983) 2640 Queensland Lane N Plymouth, MN 55447 Betty Threinen District #1 559-9271 1/31/86 (appointed Chair 5860 Lawndale Lane N October 1983) Plymouth, MN 55446 David Berg District 02 473-2901 1/31/85 18515 29th Ave N Plymouth, MN 55447 John C. Mullan District #3 559-9205 1/31/85 11845 28th Ave N Plymouth, MN 55441 Barbara Edwards District #4 .545-1912 1/31/84 3935 Orleans Lane N Plymouth, MN 55441 Steve Chesebrough At Large 559-0059 1/31/85 3615 Evergreen Lane N Plymouth, MN 55441 Frank Dvorak At Large 559-2341 1/31/86 11745 38th Ave N Plymouth, MN 55441 k 4v77'}iS 7.i.,t11,t ATrENDhWK CIIARr P,er od; 1983 X = Absent I NG MTES Ak c IxMW ti VaI p A yW. y: ti: .+ W.. + yam t-i tyW V is y+j y\ Betty Thretnen 10 0 1/86 Steve Chesebrougtt 10 0 1/85 Barbara Edwards x x 10 2 1 1/84 Jahn Mullan X 10 118 Frank Dvorak X X 10 2 1/85 David 5erg X X 10- 2 1/85 Tr I L X = Absent COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS 1983 Parkers Lake Planned Unit Development The reviewed and recommended approval of preliminary concept plans foto the Parkers Lake Planned Unit Development, Within this preliminary approval was the dedication of park land around Parkers Lake for a City park, property at the intersection of Niagara Lane and County Road G for a playfield site, and two additional neighborhood park sites within the 46C-acri- proposal. 3.2 Beer Permits During the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommended the trial sale of 3.2 beer at Zachary and Plymouth Cre0k Playfields, With*the success of this program during 1982, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recom- mended permanent status: of the: sale of 3,2 beer under special permits at both the Zachary and Plymouth Creek Playfieldt', this recommendation was approved by the City Council, Jim Rice Resignation dirt Rice resigned as chairman of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission effective dune 1, 1983, Jim was appointed to the: commission in 1919 and became chairman in 1980, Under his leadership, the Nark and Recryeation. Advisory Commission was tnstrumental in overseeing the development of six cotrknunity p ayfields, five neighborhood parks, East Medicine Lake Beach, and participated in a number of in-4ouse training sessions designed to keep PRAC members thinkir.,a to the aI V Equipment The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, upon review, recommended the development of pray areas in. Plymouth Greek Park, LaCompte Park and East Medicine Lake Beach, Most of the work on these projects was completed by members of the Youth Conservation Corps of the Twin Cities gree Trust. By using "ree labor, the City was. able to allocate more of its funds to purchase equipment. Pi l prim Lane PTA t2equest At their November 10 meeting, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission approved a resolution to recommend the allocation of $10.000, spread over two years, to the Pilgrim Lane PTA for the further development of playground equipment at the Pilgrim Lane School park complex, The installation is to be done by the PTA. This was a precedent --setting agreement. landAcquisition Dur rng 1983, tho Pari; and Recreation Advisory Connission made recommendations for a number of land acquisitions. Five separate parcels were acquired for inclusion in West Medicine Lake City Park. Three of these were acquired by the use of a LAWCON grant and two of them, small parcels at the intersection o-1' 18th Avenue and Borestview Lane, were acquired with park dedication funds. Another large acquisition recommended by PRAC was the 19 acres acquired west of Pineview Lane to be called the Bass Lake Playfield site, This site is. being acquired with park dedication funds on a five-year contract -for -deed. Community Center Prpjeft Wt the request of the City Council, the Park and Recreation. Advisory Commission began the process of securing citizen involvement for the rev?:ew of the develop- ment of a possible community center. Recently appointed vice chairman of FRAC, Steve Ches.ebrough, was so,lected to chair, the citizens advisory committee on this matter. A .our of four existing community Centers located in Eden Prairie, St. Louis Park, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park was led by Commissioners Chesebrough and Threinon on Saturday, December 3, zlrenty-seven residents from throughout the community participated in this tour. This work project will continue into 1984, Training Session The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission conducted a training session on April 7 with Don Brauer as the guest program leader^, The topic at this session was "futures," qtr. Brauer led the park commission through a series of discus- s ions in an effort to get the commission to better un-?erstandhow to dead with our rapidly changing world and to think about how to expect the unexpected and to deal with such. Amendment to the Comprehensive Trail Plan At their November 5 meeting, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission endorsed an amendment to the Comprehensive Trail System Plan. This was a three-step change, The first step, was the changing of the trail on Pineview Lane north of the Sault Saint Marie Railroad from a Class I to a Class 11 trail. The second step was to add a Class I trail on new County Road 61 from approximately 4 -0th Aven ie to County Road 10 on the north. The last step was the elimination of a Class III trail between 49th Avenue and County Road 47 that was to run along the 1-494 frontage road. This was done its order to add continuity to the major trail corridor following County Road 61 all the way from Highway 55. Fendinn Projects T e Park and Recreation Advisory Commission reconriended expenditures for the construction of fencing at Plymouth Creek Park and Zachary Playfield. The fenced area at Plymouth Creek Park was the entire north boundary line between the residential homes and time playfield. At the Z°,tchary Playfield, all five ballfields were totally enclosed with chain link fencing.. Life, Be In It. Day TheePark and Recreation Advisory ConmO ssic•n took an active role promoting and participating in Life., Be In It. Day on Saturday, dune 4, at the Zachary Play - field. This day served as the dedication of the sixth and final pla,yfield developed by the City in the last three years. The Park and Recreation Advisory Cot liission and the City Council participated in a softball game versus the Plymouth Jaycees. This day was filled with special events such as soccer shoot, hockey shoot, basketball shoot, golf ball hitting, softball hitting, etc., and special demonstrations in jazzercise, karate, aerobics, puppetry and boardsailing wey,e also included. to highlight the day., Three families were awarded hot air balloon rides as part of our family Life, Be In It. program. Health Central, Inc., was responsible for underwriting most of the financial cost of this particular program, and they should be recognized for their outstanding efforts in our community. Other Categories Reviewed 8 PRAC The Parkan ecreatiot v sort' Commission has had numerous other items before them for dicussion review and action,. Some of these have included acquisition of propert, at St, Maw's Church, submittal of 1984 LAWCON applications, review of materials from the Medicine lake Task Force, annual approval bf park dedication fees and park user policies, participation in two joint meetings with the City Council, one on May 23 and one on November 29, review of the 1984 budget, the 1984-88 CTP, review of a request by the Westminster Homeowners Association for a neighborhooO park in their area, review of the plans of the Hidden Valley Development which included a neighborhood park and trail system, and finally, they studied the situation regarding athletic associations insurance coveragy as it relates to City liability. ADMINISTRATION 1083 PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION STAFF Eric Blank. * * 4 t * , * ; * . .Director Mary Patterson. Recreation specialist Rick Busch. Athletic Specialist Nancy Pederson. . 0ecretary Marlene Hill. . . . . . . . . . tPart-time Secretary Jo Ann Vern . . . . .Senior Program Advisor Part-time, January -July) Joanne Schmid , . . . . . . . . .Senior Program Advisor Part time, July -December) Mark Peterson Environmental Supervisor Steve Cook. . . . . . . . . . . .Forester Greg Ertz . . . . . . . . . . . .Park Maintenance Dick Jewett . . . . . . . . . . .Park Maintenance Gordon Simons . . . . . . . . . .Park Maintenance Daniel H;itke . . . . . . . Vark Maintenance Alex Morris . . . . . . . . . .Park Maintenance John Wenner , . . . . . . . .Park Maintenance Carolyn Racine. . . . . . . . .Maintenance Secretary k FINANCIAL if you are a Plymouth resident, for each $100 in property tax you paid in 1,983, on the averaget. 14,49 went to the City of PlYMouth. Of the total levy: 13,14 went for general fund purposes and park and recreation activities. From the 'levy for general fund and park and recreation purposes*. 3.02 went to Plymouth's Park and Recreation Department. of that; 21 was for Administration 1,54 was for Park Maintenance 31 was for, Recreation Programs 96 was for Park Debt Service 3.02 For 1983, the budgeted revenues and expenses of the Park and Recreation Department were summarized as follows. See Appendix #1 for a detailed breakdown. Administration Maintenance Recreation Programs Shade Tree Sources of Revenue Expenditure r ty Tax Fees state Grant und Sur los Interest 66,2H R, x6,22 6 464,926 464,926 256,874 ll l 91,515 153,014 1,0,345 2,000 172,945 172,945 1982 GENERAL FUND, 1983 GENERAL FUND BUMETED EXPENDITURES BUDGETED EXPENDITURES 84 General GbvI t. General Gov't. Le a; l Legal Cis tunity Development C(xwunity Development Finance Finance Public Safety Public Safety Public Works Public Works 16 _. T61 711 Park and and Rec. `.Nv' P]aj rk Rec i. .y8 1982 PARK AND RECREATION 1983 PARI: AND RECREATION MSETED EXPENDITURES BUDGETED EXPENDITURES 50V 51% Park Park Mai ntenance 1, Maintenance e Recreation Programs ' 30n Park Bond Debt Service 6% Admin. 1982 SHADE TREE: FUND BY REVENUE SOURCE 87% Property Tax ore Recreation Program/ 7% 1dudn. 320 Park Bond Debt Service 1983 SHADE TREE FUND BY REVENUE SOURCE 100% Property Tax E r NEW R CREATTON PROGRMIS FOR 1983 Be A Clown We confin-& to strive to balance, our programs including choices in drama, music and the arts, Not all att-empts, have baen successful. This one was. The teens and adults, whoanticipated In this class presented by a professional clown, were very enthusiastic, We also received several calls 11'rom. other 'recreation and community education department's asking for details. All That You Can Be,- Drama Camo d7—creative drama, juggling, pantomimeweeklongdayctmpInclUile and Development and presentation of a play, The interest generated was mainly due to the efforts of the instructor, in promoting the program.. Br do e Tournament The turnout was TN. Some of the people expressed the feeling that they found the idea of competition with a group Of total strangers intimidating. If we continue to offer this, some suggestions might be. a duplicate tournament, division of players by skill level, de -emphasis of competition. Be inning Canoeinq This two session workshop was co-sponsored with Hennepin County Park Reserve District. The first meeting was held indoors at Plymouth City Center followed by a practical session at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, One participant had trouble finding the group at Rebecca, but eyeryt-hing else flowed smoothly, Different Strokesrokes Thiswater color class has been enthusiastically received by a small group of people, Costs have been covered, With continued instructor availability., interest in this activity may expand, Garden Plots Til ed ZO' garden plots were offered at Egan Park. Several participants called to complain of the rough condition of the soil. A farmer plowed the area, but the clods had not been broken up in any way. Water was provided in barrels. I Did It All By Myself - Arts and Crafts for Kids, The class for K -3rd graders irined e y after —schbo was the one that drew enough interest to run. Children worked on a. variety of projects they could take home each day. We will be offering this again in other locations. Kicks for Kids AeroEi-c—d-anc-ing for 8-13 year Olds on Saturday mornings. Response has been good, Life, Be In It," Day/Zachary Playfield Grand PgtLJLnA June 4, 1983, Was declared National "Life. Be In It." Day by the National Recreation and Parks Association, Our family hot air balloon contest, par- ticipatory sport events, demonstrations, exhibition games and participation by community groups were all designed to demonstrate the wide variety of activities available on both an organized and, spontaneous level in Plymouth. It 6180 gave us theopportunity to spotlight our newest community playfield. Our "'Life. Be in it." scrapbook was Judged to be in the top 10 in the nation for cities in our population cattgory. xe#-Gogm 'aPI qht northwestern suburban communities are co -sponsoring these activities in an effort to meet the needs of young adults 19-35. We have found this 4I.iffi(.,ult group to program for. A planning meeting with those on the mailing list is planned for, 1984, Our Gana Ikesummer 'of 1983, Our Gang was run in conjunction with Wayzata Sulmier School program, doth the staff and the participants seemed to enJQY the format, There is interest in expanding cooperative summer programs in the future. Runniq2 Club A resIdont was the moving force in estCablishing this group. The department has acted as a resource in providing some mailino, reproduction of fliers and meeting space, Running Your First Marathon A- session wo-rKs-,' igned to give information on training. clothing, preparation and peer support to those considering a first marathon run, The Majority of students in our, first class successfully completed the Twin Cities Marathon. Wet and Mild af-e—lrpolo for adults. This three session trial program was well received and will be expanded in the winter of 1984, Youth Activities a-t -- edreati on Art in the Park Be All You Can 8;a Children's Trips (includes skiing) 1,983 ACTIVITY ENROLLMENT downhill Dance Dog Show Firearm Safety Training Gymnastics Halloween Flicks Norse Care and Riding Lessons I Did It All By PJyself Kicks for Kids (aerobic dancing) Lunch with SantaSanta's Calling Musical Trolley Our Gang PITS play Pals/playtime Discovery Puppet Wagon Swinging Lessons Teeny Tumblers Adult Activities AeroM-5,ancing Be A Cltfwn Beginning Canoeing Bits and Pieces Bridge Tournament Clubs Daytime Ski Trips Different Strokes Garden Plots Getaway Trips Jazzercise Racquetball Slimnastics/Wiggle and Gigg.le of Classes 7 a 23 1. 26 2 2 128 12 224 57 12 13 24 6 5 16 stops/week) za stops/week) 3 sessions) i of Participa its 36 18 12 iso 28", 15 167 UO 63 8 16 21 130 18 45 2,237 108 3,806 714 121 238 12 81 12 35 24 15 14 137 11656 80 58 All Aoes imerican Karate 6 88 Oooardsailing 1 9 Community Concerts 5 850 C,ros.,,,, Country skiing 2 43 Family Fare 6 73 Life. Be In It. 1 1,000 Picnic Kits 29 uses 1,300 Snow Person Contest 1 la denotes new class Youth Adults All Ages Beaches Open Swim Youth Adul is swimming NUMBER OF NON -PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS IN PROGRAMS 1982 1982-83 CLASS COMPARISON 163 524 1982 92 1988 classes Enrollment Classes Enrollment 721 12'109 479 7,660 84 11871 76 2X0 S5 2,086 6? 3,375 ntm 23,044 cancelled, to 666 allow "Ire instruction NUMBER OF NON -PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS IN PROGRAMS 1982 1983 276 163 524 655 92 90 The above statistics do not iliclude any participation in athletics or senior citizen programs. NORTHWEST COOPERATIVE PROGRAM Ther year 1983 was a productive and fulfilling one in the Northwest Cooperative. New phograms were added, old programs were Gproyed, and the number of partici- pants increased. Together these things added up to quality time spent in quality programs. The new programs offered were a change of pace and wanted to focus not only on recreation but the teaching of life skills. A money management class was added so that basic money skills could be taught. Focus was aimed at making and counting change, and, checkbook maintenance. Sessions were spent on writing checks, entering checks and using a calculator to,ba-lance, These skills. were taught by a teacher from Cavenaugh School, ar,4 learned through games like money bingo, role playing, and store. This class received too few registrations to run this year, but will be tried and advertised differently next year. Another of the life skills classes, although it isn't new, is our cooking class.. Two six-week sessions were held this year for approximately 10 people each, These classes focused on kitchen safety and made various, types of food, i.e., taco sauce and nachos, pizza, salads, hot sandwiches and beverages, A third new class, "The socializer" was also added to help individuals 'look at themselves. It focused on social roles, dating, self esteem, and future goals. The activities involved 'role playing, outings in the community and special presentatlons from professional people. The fina' new class offered this year was a very fun one. Bowling at Carriage House Lanes in Golden Valley was a big success. Approximately 65 people participated In a summer bowling league which ran 12 weeks. We bowled two games each week and figured averages and points based on the junior league rttles. The session Wound up with a banquet in which all received treats and high bowlers received special trophies. Along with the new went the old. We offered the regulars, including Friday Night Fever, Saturday Action and Rainbow Kids. These programs went over well, offering various activities including crafts, games, exercises, special outings, movies and guest speakers., Participant numbers remained constant at approximately 65 each session in Friday Night Fever, eight in Saturday Action and six. in Rainbow Kids, The support of these programs has been expressed by the parents as they have been attending parent meetings held quarterly. These meetings are a time for parents to share, learn, and discuss various opportunities for their handicapped children. Guest speakers from various organizations and groups are brought in to discuss new topics each, meeting. overall, the programs ran smoothly and were a success for 1983. A survey was conductedto find ifnew interests or needs were being met, The outcoma was favorable for the programs as they are, and to continue offering life skill training. The yea," 1984 looks hopeful as we continue with strong programs and new ideas, SENIOR ACTUTTTCS IN 1983 The senior advisor works with three senior clubs in Plymouth and attends these club meetings monthly. St. Mary of the Lake Over 56 Club s c ub mets the t Mammy of each month at St, ;Mary of the talo' Church,. The group averages 35 members at their meetings each month. Club me.- yrs have pot -luck luncheons, after which a short business meeting is held. Card playing follows. Members have decided against monthly programs, but many attend the special events held at the church. Messiah Methodist Club wo meet r-4- are he d a month - the second and fourth Fridays a at the Messiah Methodist Church. This club consists of older seniors and averages 35 members per, meeting. At their first meeting, members brine a bag lunch, have dessert and hold a short business meeting. After the meeting, a. program is presented followed by cards. The second meeting consists of lunch and card playing,. Plymouth Senior Club This group meetsonthe third Monday of the month at the West Medicine Lake Community Club and averages 100 persons per meeting, A catered lunch is followed by a short business meeting, a scheduled. program and card playing.. Programs for 1983 included<. Program Committee - Senior Advisor meets quarterly with seniors to plan programs for senior club meetings and also to plan special events. Care and Share - Senior advisor meets with the executive board of Cure and Share monthly. This group keeps volunteer hours of seniors wh') are involved in the following volunteer jobs, friendly visiting, driving seniors, Ambassador Nursing Nome, Courage Center. With the help of the advisor, this group also presents new volunteer opportunities to seniors. Seniors in the Clubs of Plymouth receive Suburban Community Services newsletter. This newsletter strives to bring information pertinent to the retired adult. and to the seniors in the Plymouth area. Special Events Held Monthly Breakfasts - This event always features a speaker --cost $1.00. Breakfast is prepared and served by senior volunteers. Average attendance is 30 people. Speaker topics. January Aging Myths February Use and Misuse of March Glaucoma AprilArthritis May Sleep Patterns in September Colon Cancer October Alzheimer Disease November Normal Processes Over--the-Counter Drugs the older Adult of Aging (postponed because of snow storra) Monthly Travelo; Lunch always a part of this travelog series. Average attendance is. 45 people. Programs have included: January February March April May September October November Central Europe Hawaii China India England M,i nnesota's Alaska Lapland Other Special Events Red Rivet,, Valley March Officers Workshop - training session for club offi4ers. sponsored by Suburban Community Services April Heart Saver Course - presented by volunteers - full day session on Cardiopulminary Resuscitation. We offered this at a much lower cost to the seniors using volunteer instructors and. the City of Plymouth's Resusci-Annie. April Volunteer Recognition Dinner was held for all senior volunteers in the Plymouth area June What We Need: to Know if We Are Going to Sell a Home October Suburban Community Services Fall Festival for Seniors at Wayzata, High School. Attended by approximately 225 seniors with 75 of them from Plymouth.. November The Plymouth Jaycee Women sponsoredan afternoon Bingo party for all seniors. December t=ree bus service sponsored by Target for a special ane -night shopping trip to Target-Ridgedale.. Free long distance holiday telephoning for Plymouth seniors sponsored by Target. Five seniors participated in the Santa's Calling program sponsored by Plymouth Park and Recreation. iTri s er advisors plan and escort a monthly trip geared for the senior citizen. Average attendance is 40 people. Trips in 1983 included: January Nicollet Island Inn tour and lunch February Chimera Theater April Old Log Theater Trip to Twins Game may Trip to Zoo Trip to Arboretum June University Showboat. Walking Tour of Three Hennepin County Parks (also in July and August) Music in Plymouth July August September October November December Como park Picnic Schumachers in New Prague Sut"r at the Pops St,. Croix Boat Trip Como Zoo Cascade Lodge - three day trip Tour of the Fresh Water Biological institute Shopping in Excelsior - Lunch at tai Tai Pine Tree Apple Orchard Fall Foliage Trip to Winona Afternoon at the Carlton Liberace Show Lutheran Brotherhood Building Tour - Lunch at the Nankin Shopping aii the City Center Presentation of "A Christmas Carol" at the Guthrie Tour at Minneapolis Institute of Art - Lunch at the Black Forest inn Lunch, Sleigh Ride and Christmas Program in Cannon Falls Chicago Shopping and. Showtime Trip Omer Programs and Services Energy Assistance - Senior volunteers from the community staffed an Enemy Assistance site in the Plymouth City hall during the length of the entire program. Tax Assistance - Two sites were established in Plymouth and staffed by senior volunteers to help seniors complete their income and property tax forms. Bridge Club P Lessons were offered followed by open play for anyone interested in playing. This; group meets once: a week. Cable TV - Five seniors from Plymouth have been attending monthly meetings to organize and produce several programs for the serior citizen Cable TV channel. To date, nine shows have been produced and included craft demonstrations, interviews with local personalities and flower arrangements. ATHLE ICS IN 1983 Basketball u t open. -gym basketball runs September through May, and we continue to run our 5 -man league December through February, but the biggest growth in basketball interest is in our 3 -man leagues which we now run in the fall, winter and spring. We have over 80 teams per year playing 3 -man basketball. An addition to our basketball program in the summer has been a week-long basketball day camp held at Armstrong High School for bays and girls in 3rd through 9th grades. Boot Hockey Tournament Last February, we e our second :annual presidents' Day Youth Boot Hockey Tournament at Plymouth Creek. Park. Teams signed up at their local warming house for this end -of -the -ice -rink -season tournament. Competition was. held in elementary (grades 4-6), junior high and senior high divisions.. B roomball en we cautiously began our uno_fficiated adult co-rec broomball league three years ago, there was. much concern over possible injuries, fights, etc.. Thankfully, we've had none of these problems; in fact, we now have enough teams to run two divisions. Many people, who otherwise may have sat inside on their winter weekends,, are now getting out and getting some exercise! The league runs in January and February at Plymouth Creek Park. Football e started our adult 4 -man touch football league four years ago with 1.1 teams. This past fall we were up to 28 teams playing in Wednesday evening and Saturday morning leagues in four divisions. This is another Of our "unofficiated sports," where we have proven you don't need referees to run a competitive athletic program. Go 1 f TF -golf program is made up of instructional classes and leagues. We offer adult and youth lessons at 8 & V Driving Range both in the spring and summer. One of our fastest growing programs has been the Juniors golf league, held at Hampton Hills Golf Course. The league has grown from 41 participants in 1980 to over, 130 in 1983. The league is made up of boys and girls in grades seven through 12, Ice Skating Instruction Interest continues to run high in this program begun three years ago. The lessons are held over Christmas vacation (weather permitting) at east (Pilgrim Lane Elementary), central (Plymouth Creek Park), and west (Oakwood Elementary) locations. Youngsters are taught the basics of ice skating over a short period.of time for a nominal fee. Soccer A-ft—er just three seasons of fall youth soccer, our registration is already up over 550 kids. The season runs during September and October. Children ages six to 15 participate in this program which uses volunteer coaches, primarily parents. We feel soccer is an excellent sport in which anyone can play and usually experience an improvement in their coordination and physical condi- tioning, Enrollment should continue to rise, Softball A u t softball is by far our biggest athletic program. It reached 124 teams last year, up from 100 in 1962. We had 52 men's industrial, 42 men's open, six women's industrial, 12 women's open, six co-rec teams and 12 teams in our new men's church league.. The season ran from May through duly. Games were played Ronday through Friday evenings. We expect registration to continue to go up this year, and with the opening of four new fields at Zachary Park, we welcome additional teams. Our fall softball program is also growing. It went up last year from 32 teams to 37 teams (30 men's and seven co-rec). Games were played Monday through Thursday evenings From mid-August to mid-September. The bulk of our adult softball games are played at Zachary Playfield, We also schedule some games at Plymouth Creek and Plymouth Jr. High.. Softball Tournaments Plymouth nust—Must- Our annual Men's Industrial Invitational Tournament last July attracted 26 teams. Two Plymouth teams: advanced to the championship. game where American Hospital Supply defeated Carlson Companies. tA,.R.P,A. Men's State Industrial Tournoment Last summer for the first time, Plymouth. hosted a Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association sponsored State Softball Tournament. We had,the Men's Industrial Tournaments with 85 teams participating in four classes (A -D). Games were played at Zachary and. Plymouth Creek Playfields on August 12t-14.. U.S.S.S.A. Men's Central Division Class 8 Industrial Tournament - Over Labor Day Weekend, Plymouth became the first Minnesota community to host a National/Divisional United States Slowpitch Softball Association Tournament. Twenty-six teams from eight states participated in the three day tournament. Through this tournament and others, Zachary Playfield is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the finest softball complexes in the midwest' In addition to these tournaments we also rented fields to the following groups for weekend tournaments: Y.M.C..A., Church of Latter Day Saints, Robbinsdale Baptist Church, Dupont Corporation and Dave's Sport Shop.: T -Ball Our summer t -ball program showed its biggest enrollment increase in five years.. This is a low-key program where the coaches stress fundamentals and fun, Two hundred fifty participants, six and seven years old, competed at a number of Plymouth parks. Tennis provide a.dult and youth tennis instruction, leagues and tournaments. Lessons and leagues run during the spring and summer. This year we ran separate adult open and resident only tournaments along with a juniors tournament. Trips Last sinter, in conjunction with the T -Ball program, we sponsored a trip to the Metrodome to see the Twins play on Park and Recreation Ray, Over 100 youngsters turned out to see the Twins host Toronto. We also sponsored our second "'likings Training Camp" trip to Mankato. We took a busload+of kids and parents down for the Vikings passing scrimmage in mid-August., Volleyball We run both an adult power league (with referees) and an unofficiated league. The season runs from mid-November through February. Both leagues are co-rec. Last year we attempted to start separate men's and women's leagues, but didn't have enough interest., To help prepare for our leagues, we run a volleyball fundamentals class in the fall. We also run volleyball open gyms September through May, Youth Wrestling, bac a T`we run an introductory youth wrestling program at Plymouth Junior Nigh for kids in grades three through six,. Brian Johnson, a coach at the junior high, does the instructing on a volunteer basis. 4 -Man Hocke eop a .aug ed when we said we were going to run a hockey league without referees, but we did, and it succeeded well beyond our modest expectations. The idea of playing a violent game like hockey without refs hadn't been tried anywhere before to the best of our knowledge. We figured that if we can run, leagues in touch football, broomball, basketball and volleyball without officials, why not hockey? The rules were set up for four on four with no goalie. We made wooden goal covers with openings in the corners and middle to shoot at. There's no checking or otherwise rough play allowed, For a small team entry fee, we schedule games, supply rules and ice time and a timekeeper. The teams call their own violations as if they were playing a pick-up game. Fourteen teams registered anu, their response to the league was overwhelmingly positive Many communities have already contacted us about starting their own leagues. i2drming Houses its winter, our warming houses, again, are at seven sites. We have perma- nent buildings at LaCompte, Oakwood, Plymouth, Plymouth Creek and Zachary parks. Renovated buildings are at Pilgrim Lane Elementary and Ridgernount park. Houses are open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on holidays and Saturdays, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on school days, and 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. The skating season runs from mid-December through mid-February. Each building will be open over 300 hours with approximately 25% of that time scheduled for youth hockey games and practices. Last winter, we began a concession program at the warming houses. Pop machines were installed and the attendants sold candy and chips. We were able to add this service with no noticeable litter and clean-up problems while clearing nearly $1,000 for the recreation fund. ATHLETIC PROGRAM ENROLLMENTS FROM 1979-1933 SPR LNO 9 1980 1981 1982 1983 Open. Gym Basketball 12 15 12 30 16 Open Gym Volleyball 30 27 24 30 34 Adult Tennis Inst. 48 44 60 50 70 Youth Tennis Inst. 16 28 39 30 27 Adult Golf Inst. 40 63 60 70 60 Youth; Golf Inst. 20 28 26 20 22. 3 -Man Basketball 16 teams 22 teams 19 teams 28 teams 32 teams 105 partic. 120 partic. 105 partic. 154 partic. 186 partic. Women's Tennis Leag. 16 28 27 Tota I s 271 325 342 440 442 SUMMER 1 1980 1981 1982,---1983 Youth Basketball Camp 70 Tennis Instruction 253 205 161 148 187 Golf Instruction 57 164 67 71 103 Adult Softball 56 teams 60 team, 72 teams 100 teams 12.4 teams 947 partic. 912 part;c. Open Softball Tourn.. St. Ind. Softball Tourn. Ply. Ind. Softball Tourn. Weight Training Junior Golf League Adult Tennis League Junior Tennis League T -Ball Youth Softball Jr. Tennis Tourn. Open Tennis Tourn. City Tennis Tourn. Twins Trip Iii kings Trip 268 75 42 66 41 52 r• H 1100 partic. 52 teams 624 partic. 20 teams 240 partic. 36 57 87 40 112 53 ill 1500 partic. 33 teams 396 partic. 23 teams 276 partic. 32 98 64 32 140 60 117 1.16 31 1950 partic, Cancelled 85 teams 1.020 partic. 26 teams 312 partic. Cancelled 130 68 35 250 Cancelled 28 82 28 135 20 Totals 1,642 1847— 2 :: 3GK —4 3 • ATHLFTIO PROGRAM ENROLLMENTS FROM 1979-1983 FALL 1979 1980~ 1981 1982 1983 Open Gym Basketball 20 26 15 34 25 Open Gym Volleyball 30 20 45 30 25 adult Volleyball Inst., 36 22 18 Cancelled Youth Wrestling 50 32 28 20 13 -Man Basketball 22 teams 16 teams 24 teams 32 teams 4 -Man Football Adult Fall Softball Youth Soccer 115 partic. 100 partic. 11 teams 14 teams 77 partic. 100 partic. 22 teams 318 partic. 20 teams 322 partic. 1,32 partic. 175 pdt tic 24 teams 28 teams 192 partic. 205 partic 32 teams 37 teams 480 partic. 555 partic 29 teams 36 teams 507 partic. 539 partic Totals so 324 954 1421 1.544 WINTER 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Open. Gym Basketball 24 20 20 24 20 Open Gym 'Volleyball 28 30 46 32 3.6 Men's Basketball League 6 teams 8 teams 8 teams 12 teams 12 teams 60 partic, 80 partic. 82: partic. 126 partic.. 120 partic. Co-Rec Power Volleyball League Co-Rec Unofficiated Volleyball League 4 -Mian Hockey 13 teams 14 teams 10 teams 14 teams 12 teams 130. partic, 140 partic. 109 partic. 155 partic. 134 partic. Youth Skating Warming Houses 4 Co-Recgroomball League 3 -Man Basketball Youth Boot Hockey Tourn 7 teams 7 teams 11 teams 71 partic. 76 partic. 113 partic 14 teams 112 partic 250 165 74 3 6 7 7 6 teams 12 teams 12 teams 82 partic. 205 partic. 189 partic 18 teams 108 partic 13 teams 17 teams 78 partic. 102 partic Totals 246 273 686 861 1008 Grand Totals 2,209 2,769 4,762 5,803 7,342 1983 PLYMOUTH PLAYFIELD USAGE PLAYFIELD SOFTBALL BASEBALL BASEBALL SOCCER CKL tIFOOTBALL TU U FOOTBALL B ROOhBALL F HRS HOCKEY 4 -MAN HOCKEY Oakwood 0 40 C5 250 35 0 0 66 0 LaCompte 20 60 0 0 0 0 0 42 0 Ridgemount 10 25 20 150 10 0 0 144 0 Ply. Cr. 275 0 35 50 0 100 36 78 50 Ply Jr High 80 55 0 140 10 0 0 150 0 Zachary 1,060 20 30 85 0 0 0 66 0 TOTAL 1,445 200 150 675 55 100 36 546 50 This is the number of games played school teams, and private groups on classes and intramurals or any team Facilities LaCom to Park softball/baseball fields l hockey rink Rid99__em_o.u.nt Park I softball/baseball field 1 9d.' baseball field 2 soccer/football fields 2 hockey rinks by the youth athletic Plymouth playfields. practices. Oakwood Park 3 soccer/ football fields 1 softball/baseball field 1 90' baseball field 1 hockey rink Zachar Park 4 softball/baseball fields 2 soccer/football fields 1 90' baseball field 2 hockey rinks associations, Plymouth Park and Recreation department, It does not include school physical education Plymouth Park 3 softball/baseball fields 3 soccer/football fields 2 hockey rinks Plymouth Creek Pdrk 2 softball/baseball fields 1 90' baseball field 1 soccer/football field 2 hockey rinks YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS AND SPORTS CLUBS SERVING PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS The City of Plymouth, due to its size and the fact that it contains parts of four school districts, #270 -Hopkins, #279 -Osseo, #281-Robbinsdale and #284 - Wayzata, is served by many youth athletic associations and sports clubs. The groups are listed below, along with the ages they serve: New Hope -Plymouth Athletic Association (School District 281) Baseball (ages 9--18) Basketball (grades 7-9) Hockey (ages 6-16) Soccer (ages 6-16) Football ages 7-13) Northwest Soccer Club (ages 10-15) District #284 Baseball/Softball Boys (ages 7-18) Girls (ages 7-15) District #284 Youth Hockey Association Boys and Girls (ages 6-16) Wayzata Youth Basketball Association Boys and Girls (grades 4-9) Wayzata Soccer Club Boys and Girls (ages 6-18) Wayzata Wrestling Club Boys and Girls (all ages) Minnetonka Athletic Association Football Boys and Girls (grades 4-8) Osseo -Maple Grove Athletic Association (School District #279) Baseball (ages 9-18) Football (ages 9-12) Osseo -Maple Grove Hockey Association Boys and Girls (ages 5-16) Oriole Basketball (School District #279) Boys and Girls (grades 3-9) Skip's Soccer Club Boys and Girls (ages 8-12) PARK MAINTENANCE MONTH -BY -MONTH CALENDAR December -`February 1. Sweep, shovel, and flood rinks. 2. Trash pick-up. 3. Building inspection and repair. 4. Cross Country Ski Trail Maintenance. March 17-Temove hockey nets. 2. Clean and repaint warming houses. 3. Buiid and repair wooden walkways for warming houses. 4. guild picnic tables. 5. Repair play structures. 6. Equipment change -over for spring and summer seasons. 7. Building inspection and repair. Aril T. Order and pick up athletic field marking compound and paint.. 2. Fertilize parks. 3. Prepare beaches. 4. Put up fences. Prepare softball fields.. 6. Seed general skating areas. 7. Repair play structures. 8. Building inspection and repair. 9. Irrigation system check. Mav-August ow and trim parks, 2. Clean and rake beaches.. 3. Maintain, line and paint athletic fields. 4. Repair play structures.. 5. Cemetery maintenance. 6. Prepare for Music in Plymouth. 7. Trail construction. 8. Pick up trash. 9. Building inspection and repair. September Mow and trim parks. 2. Maintain, 'line and paint athletic fields. 3. Repair play structures. 4. Fertilize, and spray parks. 5. Take down fences. 6. Ready beach for winter, take in buoys, 7. Pick up trash. 8. Building inspection and repair. October T. Ow and trim parks. 2. Aerate parks. 3. Repair play structures. 4. Pick up trash. 5. Check furnaces. 6. Close tennis courts. 7. Building inspection and repair. 8. Outside water systems flushed. November 1779u i pment change -over for printer season,. Grade general skating rinks.. 3, Playground structure t e+a'ir.. 4. Put out wooden Wa,l k%OaY$. 5, prune and wrap park trees.. 6. Begin flooding skating rinks, 7, EJ lding inspection and repair. PARK MAINTENANCE NEW `QUIPMSNT 1983 showed quite an increase in our fleet of 'vehicles. Additions are as follows: 1983 One Ton Dump Truck This hasenabled us to, perforin maintenance and repairs to turf and athletic fields whereby a larger truck could cause considerable damage due to heavier weights, 1983 3/4 Ton Van Primary uses are for transporting equipment, men and materials for athletic field maintenance such as infield grocAng and soccer field maintenance. Special uses are for storage of irrigation system parts in the event that system repairs are needed. 1983 1/2 Ton Pickup Primary uses diffivg- the year are for *,.owi);,q equipment and transporting maintenance people throughout the park system for various forms of maintenance. To Dresser I is piece of equipment must be tcwed when in use, It has a hopper that is filled with a special sand/black dIrt. mixture. As it is towed, it spreads the mixture over turf areas to be renovated. This is primarily used on soccer fields where the turf has to be re-establkshed each season. Toro 7V Riding Mower (Diesel) This is a repl—avement, itemusedin both turf and rink maintenance. We have gone to diesel powered machines due 'to fuel ecomony and reduced maintenance. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS play structures were erected at LaCompte and Plymouth Creek Playfields and the East Medicine Lake Beach. Each area consists of a timbered enclosure filled with pea rock, and a board walk or path system link',,g areat. This is the first time city crews were used in the actual const'-ucti.--i, A Newly designed park entrance signs in the form of the Plymouth logo were I/ constructed and placed at each playfield. A pictorial type sign was designod and placed at each entrance to the East Beach. A cciplete archery range was developed at Plymouth. Creek Playfield. Archery rule signs were constructed for the site and shooting stations of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and CO yards were placed, Two steel arched bridges were installed, one at Shiloh Park and the other in the Greentree. West area. Bituminous pathways were either repaired or constructed at Shiloh and Zachary Parks and the Oakdale West area. MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES BY SEASON, Winter TaR`Maintenance crews maintain 11 hockey rinks and 20 general skating rinks at 20 locations. throughout the City; C)wties consist of daily growx$ng and resurfacing of rinks on a Monday through Saturday basis, Buildings are checked daily while garbage hauling takes place weekly. park signs are constructed and special repairs or painting projects take place. Spring ui ings are cleaned, wood surfaces stained and, walls repainted. General skating areas are leveled and seeded, park and play structure inspections take place and repairs are made. Equipment change over takes place for thte upcoming turf season. Seventeen thousand pounds of fertilizer is applied to our parks and 40 gallons of herbicide, Our 'two swiinning beaches are made ready.. Buoys are strung out, sand raked, and buildings made operational, The City's cemetary requires that graves are raised and sodded. Irrigation systems are checked out, proper repairs made and set for the summer months. Soccer goals, tennis nets, benches. and hieachers are delivered to the parka, Sulmmer ft brings the traditional nnwing and trimming of approximately 250 acres of park land, Of these 250 acres, 109 are irrigated requiring intensive maintenance. Additional fertilization of one to two times per summer at a rate of 250 pounds per acre is required, Soccer fields must be aerated, top dressed and oven soeded each summer and all goal mouths are resodded> Softball fields are dressed on a daily basis. Both soccer and softball fields are lined on a weekly basis. Both swimming beaches are cleaned daily with periodic raking when necessary, Building and park inspections are done on a monthly basis and the propar repairs made. Rubbish rearaval begins on a twice weekly basis. Fall T—is our change -over season, Athletic fields are aerated to loosen the soil. Another seventeen thousand pounds of fertiliser and 40 gallons of herhicide are appliedto the park lands. Dormant seeding of soccer fields in worn areas takes place, General skating are ls are regraded and: berms placed for water retention. Hockey rink boards are repainted when necessary.. Irrigation systems are drained and maide ready for winter, Final park inspections and repairs are made, Trees are pruned and wrapped. Equipment. change -over for the winter season takes place. 1963 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1, RECOWEND PLYMOUTH'S LEISURE OBJECTIVES mate deve opment trends and popu,ation 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 developments This effort shall involve collaboration with school districts, service clubs and other community recreational components to reduce unnecessary program duplication, provideappropriate facilities and insure consistence of City recreation policies and programs. 2y RF,VIE% FACILITY NEEDS Review the compre.enslve park and recreation facilities plan, as related to City parks and play•fields, neighborhood parks and trails, This needs' assessment shall include a, review of the City's comprehensive conxnunity development patterns and trends, nark and Land Use Guide Plans and meetings with neighborhood and other community groups, aPLAN THE RECREATION PROGRAMS Carefully pian the city'T 7ecreation programs to insure that they are responsive to citizens' desires and needs. Only those programs meeting continuing public acceptance should be offered.. Use pa;;t program partici- pants to help evaluate and develop new program ideas. 4. UNIFY PLYMOUTH'S ATHLETIC GROUPS Deve a, program o coon ination which may lead tothe unification of athletic groups in the City of Plymouth, utilizing available park and/or recreational facilities, Such an effort may recognize the need for one association with east and west divisions, and the existence of two major school districts, cCc UEe. &,,oi. r' ' ",r1VelzUt9 1_4;0o t c" !r-,. 5. RECOMMEND PARK USAGE POLICIES 1 Formulate an recommcn to Council policies for approprk•ate use: and maintenance of park facilities and recreation programs. 5. GET PLYMOUTH'S CITIZENS INVOLVEDtkg ncourage community service organizations and citizens' groups to assist in the development and/or maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.'` Maximum use of local resources and talents will not only improve the total parkrkksystem and recreation programming, but, will foster increased communitypridR 7. PREPARE THE PARKS C.I.P. De op annua y 1r e par and recreation component to the City's five-year Capital Improvements Program (C.I.P., The. parks component shoutd consider all capital improvements needed, as evaluated by PP,AC, and the sources of funding. Submission of this component of the C.I.P. should be to the Department of Community Development, so that it may be incorporated into the five-year C.I.P. review of the Planning Commission, 8, REVIEW THE OPERATING BUDGET Rv r e Cityof ymouth's Park and Recreation Department's operating budget plan in advance each year, Provide such counsel to the Director of Park and Recreation, and the City Council, as is appropriate. 39- 1982 9- 1gD2 REVIEW DEVELOPER PLANS Goer nate t roup out the year and hold one meeting with the Planning Commission so as to review development plans at the proper stage. Each plan will be reviewed to ensure that it complies with Plymouth's overall plans for both parks and trails:. IO, UPDATE TO COUNCIL RI -ANNUALLY RE twtce anrua y w `lljmouth's City Council. The ,seting will be joint with full membership of both the Council and PRAC invited. Deliver to the Council presentations of current work and problems encountered,. Solicit the Council's reactions and advice. 1I. LEGISLATION eviewandrecommend to the City Council suggestions with regard to any federal or state legislation which may impact the City's ability to develop and maintain park and recreation facilities and programs, 12, PARKS TOUR Conduct a parks tour for PRAG, City Council, Planning Con`tission, City staff and other interested citizens prior to the development and approval of the MO. 40- 1982 MINNESOTA.'DEPARTNlk,",NI'OF ENUA RGY A -ND ECONOMIC DE'VE'LOPMENT MMMUNItY 001tLOPMENT DIVISION M AMERICAN MRTER aUILDING IM EAST KELLOGG IaOULEVARLI ST PAUL 1. INNESOTASS101 611Z) 20.5006 LAWCON/LCMR FUNDING WORKSHEET MOLE &, TITLE OF PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR APPUCATIONt ACTION PERSON:_ TITLE,, zvra ADDRESS: ZIP.* fICIWARE A CODE!, VZPHION'11': pot V0400*' - x s a 0 REGION i OUN, I Y #e**,t ObV SPDXISORIS NAME: Ad PROJECT WMEt. 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Gary Gibbons Wayzata Hockey Association 1320 Ives Lane Plyw'.tuth, MN 5544: Dear Or. Gibbons;. RuERltllt 10 C11Y MrMV 4t1 1w 21.11ll\v i1i.44e:1 G: d As you are aware, the 1954 Capital Improvements Program for the Cit„ of Plymouth includes fundz. for the construction and lighting of a se, ,,id hockey rink at the Oakwood Playfield, Two members of your board of directors have indicated to me that they are not sure if there is a need for an additional outdoor hockey rink at the Oakwood codex, Obviously, if this is true, we would need this type of information in. order for the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and City Council to make a determination on whether or not to proceed with thisproject, We have based our original reasoning for this new facility oti tt e fact that we have our most requests for skating facilities coming from Southwest Plymouth at this time. It appears to us that the association did wish to have additional hours at the Oakwood complex which we have refrained f;^or", granting due to the fact that we need to preserve open skating time far unorganised programs. At this time, I would like to request that the. 284 Hockey Association board, of directors review and discuss this matter and formally make a recommendation to the Plymuth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission with regard to the addition or, n second outdoor hockey rink at the Oakt400d complex, I would ask that t, } keep in mind the current study that is underway regarding a community renter which may or may not the dude somo type sof skating facility also, would; appreciate it if you could give me some type of answer regarzthis question by the end of March if possible. If you wound like, I would be happy to meet. with you and/or your board at your convenience to discuss this subject. Thank you for ,your time and inter"est in this matter. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Park and Recreation Dept. Inp 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 555.2800 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH SLVO,t PLYMOUTH, MJINNESOTA 55447 T1=_L'r-_P ONE 612) 559-280 PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT a " MEMO SATE, January o, 198 4 TO; FRAC FROW, Eric; Blanc: SUBJECT: Play Equipment - Zachary Playfield The 1984 Capital improvements Program allocates $25,Q00 for the addition of play equipment at the Zachary cane Playfield, An area has been set aside immediately west of the tennis courts as you: walk down the stain trail leading to the shelter building for this play installation. Because of the large number of people using the Zachary Playfield, adults and youth, T believe this equipment is essential for full' development of this park site. In order to complete this installation by early this summer, it is necessary that we begin design work at this 'time, I am contemplating the same design process on this site that we used at Plymouth Creek,; LaCompte and. the Fast Reach last summer. This will be an in-house staff design project with limited assistance of a landscape architect to prepare drawings of this project. The project will be put out foto bids for the construction and installation of the play equipment, We would like to have this installation completed by approximately dune 1, Re,COWENgATTQN x suggest the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommend to the City.Council that authorization be granted for the expenditure of $25,,000 from the Park Medication Fund, Playfield Trails account, for the installation of play equipment at the Zachary Playfield. as shown itt the current approved CIP. np Attachment; List of 1984 Capital Improvements 1984-1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM . STREET PARKS Mlep iiap 00., Year Description Na. Year Description 1, 1le4 10th Ave. from S, Short Dr. to 1320' west of Nathan Ln. And 1 1984 Expansion of south parking lo:, at Oakwood PlayfieldFrontageRd. along Highway 55 snd: Co, Rd., IS 1984 Neighborhood Park AcQuas-ition/Devclpmentt1"4 Co, Rd. 61 frog 6th Ave. to south City limits 2 1984. Zachary Playfield - Final Ckontract Payment31964Co, Rd. 15 and 1-494 Interchange 3 ' 1984 System Improvements: ZAChary Playfield play equipment41.964 45th Ave, from Tachary Ln. to Nathan Ln. 4 1084 Trail Improvements - under Fernbraok Lane, Piscellantous51964CarlsonParkwayandCheshireLaneinCarlsonCenter51984PlymouthCreekPark .. site, and facility planning61984trafficSignalVicksburgLn, and Highway 55 1984' Miscellaneous System Improvements 1"4 Howl Rd, - Zactm rj, Ln, to Pineview Ln. (Final surfacing) B 1984 hest Medicine Lake or Parkers Lake (LAWCON grant) A 1*4' Medicine Ridge Rd. - E. Medicine Lake Or. to 26th Ave, (Final 7 1984. Oakwood Playfield - second hockey rinksurfacing) 9 1'584 Dunkirk Ln. from Co, Rd. S to Co. PC 24 8 1985 Co, Rd. 15 Trail from 1„4'1 to Vicksburg Lane101964TrafficSigltal - Quaker Ln, and Highway 55 1485 Parkers Lake Community Parh or West Medicine Lake (LAWCOM grant1111±64 tr0fic Signal - Co. Rd. 9 And Uthan Ln, 1985- Trail Improvements 12 1985 Co. Rd. 15 - 1-494 to Vicksburg Ln. (Widen and resurface) q 1985 1.485 Plymouth Creek Park - Phase 1 Development NeighWrhood Park Acquisition{Development/Redevelbpwan.t. 13 1*$ Sunrise Hills/Skyline. Hills Additions 1985 Systrw, Improvements. i1 1965 Nathan Ln, from 56th Aye, to to, Rd. 10 and Stith Ave. frcw 10 1985 Bass Lake Playfield - Contract Playfield (2nd of 4 payments) Nathan Ln. to Co. Rd. 16 1S 1965 34th Ave. >t Annapolis Ln. from Fernbrook Ln, to Criterion MPUO 1986 Neighborhood Park Acquisitio;i/Development/Redevelop w t16196534thAve. - Plymouth Blvd, to Fernbrook Ln. 1986 trail Improvements171985Co. Rd. 4 from 1-494 to Co. Rd. 18 1986 System Improvements 1® I"$ Fernbrook Lane - Co. Rd, 9 to 46th Ave, 19B6 West Miedicine Lake or Parkers Lake (LAWCON grant) 15 1985 Medina Rd, - Vicksburg. Ln, to west line of Spicer Addn. 11 1986 ass Lake Playfield - Contract Payment (3rd of 4 paywaats) 20 1985 1lenium Ln, from Co., Rd, 6, to Hwy. 55 (Widen and resurface) 21 1985 Niagara Ln. from Hwy, 55 to Co. Rd. 6 1967 Neighborhood Park - Ar5 , i tt nr'itev elopaentaMtedtvelsspexrnt 1987 Trail Improvements 22 1566. Co, Rd. 9 from, 1-494 westerly to New Co.. Rd. 9 1987 System improvements Q 1966 Street Resurfacing/Curb and Gutter (31,OfP0,000) 1.2 1,987 bass Lake Playfield Final Contract Payawnt 23.E 3966 Xonium Ln, from 200' n. of 34th Ave, to Co. Rd. 9 24 1966 E. Medicine Lake Rd. 126th Ave, from 36th Ave, to Co. Rd. I8 1988 Neighborhood Parke Ac uisition Develogq / pment/Redeveloow t 1988 System Improvements 25. 1967 Co, 'Rd'. 1.0 from 1-444 to Co, Rd. 18 1999 Trail Improvements 1967 Street Resurfacing/Curb and Gutter (51.,,000,000) U 19,;6 6th Ave. - Pineview Ln. ta. Hwy, 55 27 1968 Mledina. Rd. - wrest line of Spicer Addn, to existing Medina Rd, 1988 Street Resurfacing/Curb and Cutter (51,000,000) TE 1088 I-494/Co. Rd 6 Interchange 1 984 1988 CAPITAL IMPR0VEHFNTS P R 0 G R A M Y E A R 1 9 8 4 (Continued) Notes,. 1) + means fund increase m, 2, - eans fund decrease Federal revenue sharins fund 3 Storm sewer tax district C Public works reserv,2 fund 5 Tax increment financing 6) Wztur iitvenue broads f.P No. Pro ect Oescriition Estimatad Cost Special Assessments rexLateral ata Park [)edication Fund Community Utility M.S.A. Piyflds Neighbrbd Fund '1 Fund b Trails Parks State/ County/ G., 0.. Federal Bonds Other 5C -P42 upstream- o Ave,of th R ice t 0 P i( x n i fo+s ih parkin d I OfitLd 000 tieiga orhaod Fxrk A i -i- lament, 160, 7 Zighary -FiNT Contract ary PTa-vfieid a Play UiDwt aronk lr!, t Mid,,, 5 P th Cree Paxk - S to n i t Planning 25,00U 3C. x etM m rovoments 25 000 6. Bass Like PTa e Can- tract Payment jalof 4 f3300-0:_ 82,500 812,500 F OgkwooWd P a ' `JT4 e and hockty r nk 25 000 1984 TOTAL 511,971,000 997,004 $4,OdC1670 f5,t 37,rOq 32,g58 gq0 1,181,00 $300,500 585,000 349 ,500 0 5,813,3g4 3) iC) 2) Z) CITE' OF PLYMOUTH 3440 PLYMOUTH. BLVD„ PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (812) 559-2804 PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMtNT Januar 10 1984 MEMO DATE: January TO dames G. Willis, City Manager FROW Ertk Blank, Park and Recreation Director SUBJECTc Community Center Tour As Mayor Davenport requested, I have set up a 'tour of four community centers for Wednesday, January 25, starting at 5:50 p.m.. The schedule is as follows: 5.-030 p.m. leave City Center 5:00 p.m. - Tour Eden Prairie 7:00 p.m. Tour St.. Louis Park 8;00 p.m. - Tour Brooklyn Center 9:00 p.m. Tour Brooklyn Park 10.15 p.m. arrive back. at City Center We will need to know how many are going so we can arrange the trarsportation. np XRMOI,MDUK DAYtt January 10,, 1484 TO: FRAC. FROM: Dave Berg SUBJUT: Field Usage Fees—Youth Sports At the last PRAC meeting, it was requested that Eric and I get together and determine what park maintenance costs could be attributed to excess usage by youth sports. Also, what, if any, usage fees would be appropriate. Eric and I net, and reviewed the information provided by the Park Maintenance Department along with several other factors. It is my recommendation that PRAC recommend to the City Council not to implement user fees for youth sports or to the various athletic associations at this tine,. The following reasons support this recommendation: 1. A survey of neighboring communities indicated that none are charging field usage fees for youth sports through athletic associations. 2. A consistent philosophy withir'i cities is to provide parka and play fields and that they are intended to be used. Additionally, as. part of providing the facilities,, park maintenance is the re,apoasibility to the City. 3. The area youth athletic groups provide many volunteers to run the youth sport programs for the residents of Plyuouth. If they did not, the City would: have the responsibility, which would require additional Paris. L Roc staff.. 4. Currently the. City is chrrging for adult usage of fields. These fees are an offset to the park maintenance costs and a start for usage fees. 5. The area school districts currently do not charge athletic associations or the City nor usage of indoor facilities. E. A review of the park maintenance costs indicate that only one sport, soccer, requires additional field maintenance. It does not seem appropriate to single out one activity and charge usage ;fees only for that one. in addition, it is estimated that over 85% of the participants in all soccer 2 r programs are residents of Plymouth.. 7. The maintenance costs which could be attributed to the excess use of fields by youth sports is a very snail, percentage of the total Perk and Recreation budget. by imposing usage fees, the negative public relations the City would receive Wouldnot be off, set by the rrvenu.es generated. Several athletic association have indicated that if field usage feet are imposed, they would have to raise their fees to the participants, and Would indicate the increase wao due, to fees imposed by the City Plymouth. T will be out of town on January 12th and will not be at the PRA.0 seeting. Eric is aware of my recommendation and should. be able to answer any questions. 0