HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 03-08-1984Plymouth Park end Recreation Advisory Commission
Regular Meeti% of March a, 1984, 7 3Q p.m.
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers
AGENDA
L Call to Order
2, Approval of Minutes
8, Visitor Presentations
a, Athletic Association Representatives
b. Mary Patterson and Cay Harmon
c. Other
4.. Report on Past Council Action
a. Approved, 1984 Park System Improvements
b. Approved Land Acquisition, Neighborhood Park
ca. Approved 1984 Park Facility Rental Policies
d. Approved 1983 Annual Report:
e.. Approved MnDOT Bikeway Grant Application
Received Recommendation on User Pees no action
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5. Unfinished Business
a. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Public Nearing
b, Play Equipment - Zachary Playfield - Review Plans
c Community Center Update Steve Chesebrough
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6. New Business
a. Designation of Two Neighborhood Parks for Development During 1984
b, Review of Winter Skating Rink Attendance
C.
d.
7. Commission Presentation
8, Staff Communication (Community Center Tour, Saturday,, March 10)
9. Adjournment
Next meeting date - April 12.
Minutes of the Regular ,Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Conxiiission
February 4, 198
Page 4 .
Present; Chair Threinen, Commissioners Chesebrough, Dvorak, LaTour>, Mullen;
staff Blank, Patterson, and Pederson
Absent; Commissioners Edwards and Berg
1I Call to Order
Chair Threinen Galled the meeting to order at 7;36 p.m. in the Plymouth
City Center Counc,' 1 Chambers
2. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Chesebrough and seconded by Commissioner
LaTour to approve the minutes of the January meeting, The motion carried;
with all ayes.
3, Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations. No respresentatives were present at this
meeting
b. Mary. Mary announced that: the Mi.,rch issue of "Plymouth on Parade"
was at the printer's, and that it was the largest issue ever
published. She indicated that it was to be delivered to the homes
on the lst of March. Mary then asked for comments or suggestions
from the commissioiers on the hypothetical situation she had
presented to them in writing which had been includedin their agenda
packets. Chair Threinen suggested that parent should be informed of
type of behavior expected from child and that a number of options
should be offered to parent, e.g., hiring an aide to assist with
class whose wages would be paid by parent, giving the child one more
chance, asking the parent to find a volunteer to assist with class.
She also indicated that in a case such as this, District 284 educators
should be informed and should attempt to find. a referral for this
child.
In Gay's and Rick's absences, Director Blank briefly reviewed some of
the programs and activities they are working on.
Director Blank also indicated that the City now had a video monitor
and`ca'ble equipment available, News of interest to Plymouth residents
will appear: continuously on Cable Channel 7 now that this equipment
has been installed at the City Center..
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Property on 18th Avenue. Council denied PRAC's request to purchase
t'Fe property on 18thWenue which belongs to Mr. Gersbach. The
request to purchase Mrs. Lentz' property, also on 18th Avenue, has
been tabled for the time being.
S. Unfinished Business.
a. park User Fees - Report from Dave Berg. Commissioners were asked to
comment on the recommenceons outlined in Dave Berg's memo, which
bastcally concluded that user fees should not be charged to youth.
athletic associations at th.i's time. Commissioners Dvorak and Mullan
support Commissioner'Berg's recommendations. Commissioner Chesebrough
is supportive of user fees and quoted from an article, authored by
Charles Smith, which had been included in the agenda packets.
February PRAC Minutes
Paige 5.
Director Blank indicated that he had asked Mr, Smith to attend the March
meeting, which r -.P. Smith has consented to do,.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DVORAK AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
MULLAH TO APPROVE. THE RECOMMENDATIONS OUTLINED IN COMMISSIONER BERG'S
MEMO DATED JANUARY 10, 1984. THE MOTION CARRIES. Commissioner
Chesebrough voted nay.
Commissioner Chesebrough then made a motion which read, "This
Commission hereby resolves that it endorses the findings contained
in the reports ''The Mayor's Task Force on Park and Recreation
Program Financing' and will work toward instituting a fee structure
for use of the City's playfields.11
Discussion among the commissioners followed, with some members being
confused; by the additional motion. They felt that this motion was
simply reiterating what the Mauor"s Task Force had already stated,
and they pointed out that this Task Force Report had already been
approved and adopted by the Council. Commissioner Chosebrough
commented that he didn.'t Want the Council to get the impression that
PRAC was backing; away from the idea of user fees, which is not the
rase, Commissioner Chesebrough's motion eventually died for lack of
a second.
b. LAWCON / LCMR _Grant Update. Director Blank indicated that he would
be informed by -A ~rte or May on the status of our recent LAWCON grant
application.
C, Community Center Committee U dale, Commissioner rhesebroQgh reported
on the activities of the Community Center Citizens' Committee. They
are a very active group and have accomplished many different work.
tasks. The meetings are well attended,, and to date, few opponents
have spoken up, Phase I of the planning process will be completed
at the meeting on February lf. When Phase II begins, members of the
committee will be canvassing their n-ighborhoods and various groups,
clubs and organizations to solicit opinions on the idea of developing
a community center,. Citizens will be asked to fill out a questionnaire
and a forced choice grid and return it to their committee representative
or mail it to the City for tabulation,
d. Annual Report. Copies of the Annual Report for 1983 were distributed
wt te agenda packets,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH AND SECONDED BY 0MMISSIONER
DVORAK TO APPROVE THE "REFLECTIONS OF LEISURF'' 1983 ANNUAL REPORT AND
FORWARD IT TO COUNCIL. FOR THEIR APPROVAL. The motion carried. with all ayes,
e. PlaE ui ment - Zachary Playfield, An architect has submitted some ideas
to s aff. A ca_ e. r de as three-dimensional space net are two items
being studied; for safety. A plan, should be ready by the April meeting,
f. Neighborhood Park Request by Westminster HOA. The public hearing
will e. held during tie Marc meeting, Notices will be nailed to all
the residents affected by the proposed change to the Comprehensive.
Park System Plan,
February PRAC Minutes.
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6.. New Business
a., 1984 System Improvements Project List, Proposed system improvements
or 1984 were discussed. Some of the items included were electronic
scoreboards for Zachary. Wlayfield and U.S, flags and Roles for Zachary and
Plymouth Creek for use during special events such as tournaments., etc.
Staff also received a request to install a slide, at the Jaycee Hemlock
Park, which Director Blank felt should be considered as an additional
system improvements item. Commissioner LaTour stated that the
Jaycee ;Is .normally set aside funding for play, equipment in their
parks and that we should contact them first before we commit our
funds for this project,
A MOTION WAS MADE 8Y COMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DVORAK TO ENDORSE THE 1984 SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS,
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A MOTION WAS MANE: BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
CHESEBROUGH TO AMEND THE FIRST MOTION TO INCEUDE THE SLIDE FOR THE
JAYCEE HEMLOCK PARD IF THE JAYCEE'S DON'T FUND IT. The amended motion
carried with all ayes.
1984 Park Facility Rental Policies and fee Schedule. Copies of the
proposed 1984 Park Facility Renta Po icies an_ Fee Schedule were
given to the Co.7mission and discussed during the 'meeting. Commissioner
Mullan pointed out that under Item C -b, the statement that no beer
is allowed is *not consistent with item D-8, which states that beer is
allowed if a permit is granted by the. City. He felt that Item C -S
should be changed to read similar to Item D-8.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER DVORAK AND SECONDED
LATOUR ADOPTING THE 1984 PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES
SCHEDULE WITH THE CHANGE NOTED BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN.
carried with all ayes,
7.. Commission Presentation
None,
8. Staff Communication
None.
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8;44 p.m,
BY COMMISSIONER
AND FEE
The motion
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA W47
TELEPHONE (812) 559-2
MEMO
I' DATE February 27, 1984
j Tn. Eric Blank
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FROM. : Mark Peterson
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SUBJECT BREAK DOWN OF TIME FOR ICE RINK MAINTENANCE
ICE RINKS
PLOW -
002 ggEENSLAND
003 GREEN OAKS. 50
004 LIONS 2.50
005 CIRCLE J3.50
2.00
006 KILMER 4.75
008 IMP. HILLS 9.00
010 SHILON 13.75
016 W. MED, LK. 2.25
020 PLYM. CRK. 13.75
2 LAMIPTE 3.25
023 PLYMOUTH 6.75
4 OAKWOOD 2.2515.605ZACHARY
6 GREENWOOD 8.75
7 RIDGEMOUNT 53.001
34 OLIVE LN. 4.75
5 SUN: HILLS 4.75
7 PILGRIM LN. 39.50
9 12TH' AVE. PD 5.00.
3 MAPLE CRK. 5.00
TAL 57.5
25 5.75 8.00 35.00
8.00 17.25 2.50 2.00 13.75 50.00
8.25 14.50 2.00 3.00 30.25.
4.00 14.50 e. 2.00 31.00
7.00
y
10,00 21,75
0:50 6.25 25 35.00
5.75 2..00 11.50 33.00
3.25 0.75 15.25
A.00 136.50 5.75' 10.50 9.50 5.50 19.50 325.00
2.25 56.75 08.50 7.25 6.50 234.50
il.25 135.75 9.00 17.75 20.00 6,5.0 34.50 361.50
10.50 66.50 6.2516l,.25
4.75 1.00 3.00 16.00 10.2.5
1.75 179.50 8.50 14.50 4.2.5 x0.50 13.75
lt89.
50
8.00 2.00 11.25 1.00 31.00
i1.25 164.25 3.25 rr 10.00 3.00 4.50 6.75 386.00
6.75 2:.25 4.7515.00
28.50
8.25 1.75 50 25 30.50
2.00 65.50 70.75 1.50 1.50 fa.25 1.75 210.75
5.75 1.50 8.75 wr 22.00
4.50 2.00 0.00 1.00 22.50
419.2 816.25 195.00 9.00 8.00 5.75 48.00 116.50 2605.25
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ATTENDANCE AT GENERAL SKATING RINKS
No Warning Houses
Name of Pink January 24
3 0a
January 28 January 31
G-., Q?o
February 4 February 9
p
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5 on p 10.30- noon
Circle Park 4 0 1 0 0 0
Grz-en Oaks Park 0 0 0 0 0
Imperial Hills 0 0 5 0 0 2
Kilmer Park 0 0 0 0 0 2
Lions Park 0 2 0 0 0 0
Queensland Park 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shiloh Park; 3 0 2 0 0 0
Timber Shores 0 0 0 0 0
Nest Mei. Lake 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greenwood 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunset 0 0 0 5 0 1
Olive Pond 2 0 2 0 0 0
12th Ave Pend 5 0 3 1 0 0
Maipledell no rink 0 0 0 0 1 doq
Temperature 340 270 250 200 380 350
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Concessions
The City 4,080 cans of pop at 28.2581 per can from RC Cola and.
2,160 bags of chips and cookies at 231 per bag from. hrito Lay.
Pop _ 170 cases of 24 cans @ $6a19/case
Munchies 1,680 bags of chips, 480 bags
of cookies @ 230bag
Total Expenses::
Sales
At warming houses
At City Hall (to staff)
total Sales.
Profit from Concessions
1,052,50
496.80
F, -,
w W. 3 0
2,535,30
82. 75
1,068.75
1983-84 Warming douse t ort
Facilities
LaC ompte ayfield 1 hockey rink I general rink
Oakwood Playfield 1 hockey rink 1 general, rink
Pilgrim Lane Elementary I hockey rink 1 general rink
Plymouth Playfield 2hockey rinks 1 general rink
Plymouth Creek Playf'ield 2 hockey rinks 1 general rink
Ridgemount Playfield 2 hockey rinks 1 general rink
Zachary Playfield 2 hockey Minks 1 general rink,
Expenses
Attendant Wage Flours
Sal ar es Dave erstrom TM 139
arninas
John Neumann 4.00 125 504.00.
Steve Zukowski 4.00 177 708.00
Jim Schnell 4.00 141 564.00
Dave Ciel 4.50 188 846.00
Darren Lazan 4.00 129 516.00
Dave Lanes 4.50 147 661.50
Mike Hesse 4,00 1.26 504.00
Joe Pouliot 4.00 81 324.00
Steve Lind 4.00 188 752.00
Ken Pauly 4.00 183 732.00
Brian Olson 4.00 145 580.00
Mitch Hopton 4.50 160 720.00
Jim Teresi 4.50 123 553.50
John Pfeffer 4;00 52 208.00
Satailiteso (Ridgemount & Pilgrim Lane) 286.00
2 months each)
Concessions: (see below) 1,549.30
Total Expenses: 10,633,80
Revenue (from concession.$); 2,618.05
Profit (from concessions); 1,068,75
NET COST TO OPERATE WARMING HOUSES 8,015.75.
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Concessions
The City 4,080 cans of pop at 28.2581 per can from RC Cola and.
2,160 bags of chips and cookies at 231 per bag from. hrito Lay.
Pop _ 170 cases of 24 cans @ $6a19/case
Munchies 1,680 bags of chips, 480 bags
of cookies @ 230bag
Total Expenses::
Sales
At warming houses
At City Hall (to staff)
total Sales.
Profit from Concessions
1,052,50
496.80
F, -,
w W. 3 0
2,535,30
82. 75
1,068.75
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Rink Reservations
District 284 Hockey (66 hours/week)
21 Ridggemount
11 Oakwood.
13 - Plymouth Creek
10 - LaCompte
District 281 Hockey (24 hours/week)
12 - Plymouth
12 Zachary
Plymouth. Park and Recreation 6roomball and Hockey (18 hours/week)
6 - Plymouth Creek
12 Zachary
Rinks were open 43 hours pet` week (4:00-9.00 p.m. on school days, 10:00 a.m.-
9zoo p.m. on Saturdays and holidays, and 12:00 noon -7:00 p.m, on Sundays).
See attached sheet on warming house attendance sunnary)
Summar
us were open 44 days this winter. After some severe weather, including
a record snowfall hindering operation the first week, we had a good winter with.
mild temperatures and good ice. The group of warming house attendants was made
up mostly of college-age people, It was a good staff. The buildings were
kept clean and their attendance and punctuality was good. This year, we continued
the sale ofconcessions in the warning houses (pop and chips, and we added cookies),
We had no problems with vandalism, theft or littering and we made over $1,000,
up 50% from last year. We plan to continue conk ess on sales next year with the
possible additions of coffee, hot chocolate and popcorn.
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C.ITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE. March 2, 1984
MEMO
TO: FRAC
iR OW Eric Blank
SUBJECT:: Amendment: to Comprehensive Plan - Neighborhood 'ark. Request by Westminster HOA
The attached letter and maps were sent out to approximately 145 homes in
the area bounded by 25th Avenue, on the: south, Meaicine Lake on the east,
County Road 9 on the north and 1-494 on the west.
Our review of this subject at this time has indicated that the cost of
either proposal wouldbe within the perimeters that we normally could
accept for the development of neighborhood park facilities. Depending
on the degree of development, you cat). assume that the cost to develop
two sites will be somewhat higher than the cost to develop one site.
It is not necessary for FRAC to take action on this item during
Thursday's meeting. Based; on testimony at the hearing and any research
that the Commission would like staff to do, I believe the Commission
could delay action until the April meeting.
I ; would like to hold off on my formai recommendation until 1 have had.
the benefit of hearing from representatives of all the sub -neighborhoods
involved in this proposed amendment.
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Attachment
February 29, 1984
Dear Resident.
On Thursday March B, at 7:30 p.m.., in the City Center Council Chambers.,
the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will be conducting a public
hearing to gather public opinion about a possible amendment to the
Comprehensive Park System Pl,n as, i.t relates to the area generally bound.
by T-494 on the west, County Road g on the north, Medicine Lake on the
east and 26th Avenue on the south..
Attached for your review are two maps, Map 1 shows the existing comprehen-
sive plan location of A proposed neighborhood park lying north and west of
new County Road 61. Map 2 shows the locations of two new sites that have
been recommended for consideration as an alternative to plan 1. Under
plan 2, two park sites would be developed serving populations north and
west of County Road 61 and southeast of County Road 61. Site A would
be a neighborhood park approximately seven to eight acres in size, and
Site B would be a mini -park approximately three acres in size. Additional
neighborhood park facilities will be developed in conjunction with the
re -development of West Medicine Lake City Park sometime in the future.
If you would like to comment on this proposed amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan, please try to attend the meeting scheduled for March 8. If you are.
unable to attend, but would like to have your comments entered in the
official record of the meeting, please address a letter to Eric Blank,
Director of Park and Recreation, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN,
55447. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 559-2.800 x 265..
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, irector
Park. and Recreation Dept.
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Eric J. Blank
Director Park and Recreation Dept.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. Blank:
1000 FIRST BANK PLACE, WEST
MNSCAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. 55402
612) aaa-isle
March 5, 1984
Re, Proposed Amendment to
Comprehensive Park System Man,
per Your Letter of 2129/84
Thank you for your letter of February 29, 1984., with attachments, map
1 and map 2, which was received on March 3, 1984. 1 resido at 3355 Rosewood
Lane Horth in Heritnge Estates, and also act as legal counsel for the Heritage
Highlands Homft, wars Association, which, as indicated, is an association consisting
of homeowners residing in Heritage Estates, Medicine Lake Highlands and on 34th
Avenue from, Xenium Avenue to Sycamore Lane.
Unfortunately, as of March 3, 1884, most of the homeowners in our association
did not receive mailed notice of the possible amendment, and those of us who
did,Wo not feel that we've had adequate opportunity to analyze the proposed
amendment, at least to the extent necessary to adopt a homeowners) association
position statement on the proposal.
1, individually, have had the o< portunity to review these matters, and do have a
position, and have asked our homeowners associatir)n to adopt my position on the
proposal. However, the hoineownv3 association will not have time to adopt a
formal portion, as an association by March 8, 1984, and, therefore, 1 request that
my letter be submitted as part of the record.
As a resident of the Heritage Highland neighborhood, I am strongly opposed to the
proposed amendment to the extent that it eliminates the "existing proposed site"
from the comprehensive park plan. While there is no objection to the creation of
additional park sites (either site A or site B), the elimination of the existing
proposed site would have a substantial adverse and negative impact upon our
neighborhood. Th specific reasons for my conclusion follow:
1. Quantitative Reduction in Paris Land Acreage. The proposed existing site (15
to 20 acres) is substantially larger than the combined acreage of the
proposed sites A and B (10 acres). The net effect is that the total acreage
dedicated to park land for both neighborhoods (north of 61 and south of 61)
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Eric J. Blank
Director Parks: and; Recreation Dept.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
March 5, 1984
Page 2
is reduced at least 5 acres under the proposal. In that the Heritage Estates
and Medicine Lake Highland neighborhoods would have little practical use of
the "minipark", the net effect for our neighborhood is a reduction of the.
present park, over 15 acres in size, to a park 7 acres in size, or a reduction.
of over cine -half of the net usable park land.
2, Qualitative Reduction in Park Facilities. Although not addressed in your
nonce letter, the issue of the amount of expenditures available to develope
and equip the park or parks, is not addressed, Common sense would dictate
that a substantial dilution of the 'unds available for one park will occur if
two separate park facilities are constructed. Thus both neighborhoods (north
of 61 and south of 61) will receive less of a park, if available funds are
expended to develope two separate parks rather than a unitary park. This
situation is aggravated for our neighborhood since the money allocated to the
minipark" would be used for a park which the residents residing north of 61,
would not use.
3. Rezorung. The proposed amendment results in a rezoning "in fact" of the
existing proposed park site. The proposed amendment would place into future
development, over 15 aeres of previously protected open land. The land
adjacent to the proposed existing park is zoned R2, which, allows for medium
density housing, and is not cons -.stent with the single family homes built in
the Heritage Highland neighborhood. Your letter does not address the issue
as to the zoning effect of removing the proposed 15 acres from the park
system, but the possibility that the land would be zoned R2 is obvious (and
perhaps even intended). Prior to the construction of County Road 61,
Lundgren Brothers had already obtained concept approval for townhouses on
the land adjacent to tt:e proposed' existing park, and I am convinced that it,
and other developez,, would be very interested in developing townhouses on
the proposed vacated 15 acre existing park site.
The effect of such a townhouse developement on our home values and quality
of life is t- obvious to comment on, as a drive down County Road 9
between County Road 18 and 494 will indicate.
4. Location Preference. The existing proposed park site is more centrally
located for more of' the Heritage Highland neighborhoods than the reduced
sized park at site A. The map locations speak for themselves on this
concern.
5. Reliance on Comprehensive Plan. All homes (both north and south of 61),
were built on the assumption that a park would be built where planned.
Those of us close to the proposed park relied on this representation by the
City. I feel it is manifestly unfair to make a change in that plan, when
those seeking the change knew a park was not planned in the locations now
suggested.
Eric J. Blank
Director Parks and Recreation Dept.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
March, 3, 1984
Page 3
l., Dilution of Use. If site A is developed, it is apparent that the proposed
occupants o-f—the land north and west of the Heritage Highland neighborhood,
which is zoned medium to high density, will make significant use of that
park. Not only will the Heritage Highland neighborhood receive less of a
park (both in size and quality), but more users of the park from the higher
density neighborhoods.
i. Viable Alternatives and Costs to A vire Land. If the City determines that
the neighborhood south of County Road 81 needs a "minipark," such a park is
consistent with the proposed existing neighborhood park, and would not
materially affect our neighborhood if it would be constructed. I have no
objection to the "minipark," if its construction does not require the
elimination of the. existing proposed park site. As the area north and west
of the Heritage fflf-, gland neighborhood develops, the City can extract, through,
its platting ordinan-- , without cost to the City, such additional parks at or
near site A as may be appropriate. I also understand that John Karos has or
will submit a plat for approval to develope the land at or near the proposed
site A, and if site A is selected as a parka his platting interest, and ether
developers' interest in the land, will be substantially reduced. Placing the
park at site A may require eminent domain proceedings against the owners of
the land, at a cost which I do not believe the city cen afford, especially
when it already owns land at the previously designated site,.
S. Representations by the City in the Country Road 81 Litigation. As you may
know, there was substantial controversy in the construction of County Road
61 through and adjacent to our neighborhood in the spring of 1983. In that,
dispute. the City specifically represented to our association that the park
would be built where planned. Because of this representation, many
homeowners, including myself, were somewhat appeased by the City's planned
construction of the road. Litigation was avoided because of this
representation (and certain other representations) made by the City. In my
opinion this representation will not be carried out if the proposed
amendments are made. l would suggest that you discuss this matter with
Fred: Moore, as he may be able to give you some insight as to what
representations were made. A strong argument can be made that the City is
estopped or has waived the right to amend the Comprehensive Park Plan with
regard to the proposed existing part. You may also want to discuss this
with the City's legal counsel. Further litigation may result if the City does
not carry out this representation under the guise of an amendment to the
Comprehensive Park Plan.
Summary
In my opinion the; Heritage Highlands homeowners have absolutely nothing to gain
by the proposed amendments, except a rezoning "in fact" of the previously
planned 15 acre park from open land to townhouses, or even higher density
housing and a significant dilution of park resources. The net effect of the
proposal would have a negative adverse affect on our home values and standard
Eric J. dank
Director Parks and Recreation Dept..
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
March 5, 1884
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of living, providing a substantially less than represented park system for our
neighborhood. I would therefore ask that, the proposed amendment be denied, at.
least. to the extent it eliminates the proposed existing park.
Thank you for giving, me an, opportunity to submit my position on the proposed
amendment.
Very truly yours,
f
Marls C. McCulloug
MCM:sIr
cc. Mayor and City Council Members
City of Plymouth
Fred Moore, City Engineer
President and Directors
Heritage Highland Homeowners Assn.
CITE' OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 569-2800
DATE March 2 1,984
MEMO
TO: PRAC'
FROM; Eric Blank
SUBJECT: Designation of Two Neighborhood Parks for Development During 1984
The 1984 Capital Improvements Program has set aside $160,000 which is
earmarked. for the development of two neighborhodd park sites. Based on
my revfew of the Comprehensive Plan, I' recommend that development be
earmarked for the natural area in the Maplecreek/Mapledell neighborhood
shown on the attached map as Site A, and the soon -to -be -acquired property
along County Road 1.8 designated as Site B. At this time we do not have
title to any other piece of property designated for neighborhood park.
During 1984 we will be getting title to about half the acreage for a
neighborhood park located north of 45th. Avenue and east of Zachary Lane..
We currently have about half the acreage required for neighborhood park
from the Amhurst development north of 45th Avenue and east of Vicksburg
Lane.
One other opportunity would be a piece of property locatedimmediately
west of Vicksburg Lane along the I-uce Line trail which is currently owned
by the DNR, and is adjacent to the Luce Line trailhead., it would be
necessary for us to negotiate a long-term lease from the DNR before
we would be able to begin development of this site.
The other option for spending this money would be for the acquisition
of neighborhood park land. Opportunities for this would exist, perhaps,
at the St. Mary's location or at a site which would be determined based.
on the amendment to the Comprehensive Pian in the area between Medicine
Lake and I-494, or a third neighborhood park acquisition on 12th Avenue
just west of South Shore Drive.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that we proceed with development of two sites:
one at Maplecreek/Mapledell and one between Orleans Lane and 18th Avenue,
the property Oct we are currently purchasing from the Lillyblad's. I
also recommend we use one of two architects who have previously done work
for us. Ti'm Erkkila has worked on playground projects at the East Beach,
Plymouth Creek, LaCompte and Zachary. Damon Farber and Associates did work
on Timber Shores, Schmidt Lake and Mission. In order to save time, I think
it would be appropriate that I negotiate with both firms and bring a contract
back for approval at the April 12 meeting.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3,400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: March 2 1984
TO: PRAC
FROM: Eric Blank
MEMO
SUBJECT. Amendment to Comprehensive Plan - Neighborhood Park Request by Westminster HOA
The attached letter and maps were sent out to approximately 145 homes in
the area bounded by 26th Avenue on the south, Medicine 'Lake on the east,
County Road 9 on the north and I-494 on the west.
Our review of this subject at this time has indicated that the cost of
either proposal would be within the perimeters that we normally could.
accept for the development of neighborhood park facilities. Depending
on the degree of development, you can assume that the cost to develop
two sites will be somewhat higher than the cost to develop one site.
It is not necessary for PRAC to take action on this item during
Thursday's meeting. Based on testimony at the hearing and any research
that the Commission would like staff to do, T believe the Cc. -.mission
could delay action until the April meeting.
I would like to hold off on my formal recommendation until I have had
the benefit of hearing from representatives of all the sub -neighborhoods
involved in this proposed amendment.
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February 29, 1984
Dear Resident:
PCITYO
PLYMOUTFF
On Thursday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Center Council Chambers,
the mark and Recreation Advisory Commission will be conducting a public
hearing to gather public opinion about a possible amendment to the
Comprehensive Park System Plan as it relates to the area generally bound
by I-494 on the west, County Road 9 on the north, Medicine Lake on the
east and 26th Avenue on the south.
Attached for your review are two maps. Map 1 shows the existing comprehen-
sive pian location of a proposed neighborhood park lying north and west of
new County Road 61. Map 2 shows the locations of two new sites that have
been recommended for consideration as an alternative to plan 1. Under
plan 2, two park sites would be developed serving populations north and
west of County Road 61 and southeast of County (toad 61. Site A would
be a neighborhood park approximately seven to eight acres in size, and
Site B would be a mini -park approximately three acres in size. Additional
neighborhood park facilities will be developed in conjunction with the
re -development of West Medicine Lake City Park sometime in the future.
If you would like to comment on this proposed amendment to the Comprehensive
Pian, please try to attend the meeting scheduled for March 8. If you are
unable to attend, but would like to have your comments entered in the
official record of the meeting, please address a letter to Eric Blank,
Director of Park and Recreation, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN,
55447. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 559-2800 x 265.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank,
Director
Park and Recreation Dept.
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