HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 11-08-1984Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Regular Meeting of November 8, 1984, 7:30 p.m.
Plymouth City Center Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3 Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Recreation Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Ccuncil Action,
a. Approved CIP 1985-89
5.. Unfinished Business
a. CIP Neighborhood Parks Priority
b.
C.
d.
6. New Business
a. Parkers Lake City Park
b. State Conference
c. Review of Comprehensive Park. System Plan
d.
Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next: meeting December 13, 1984.
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REVISED
Minutes. of the Regular Meeting of the Park. and Recreation Advisory Commission
October` 11, 1984
Page 24
Present: Com ,issioners Chesebrough, Mullan, LaTour, Berg and Edwards
Absent:: Chair Threinen, Commissioner Dvorak
Staff Present: Blank, Bambenek, Pederson
Staff Absent: Busch and Patterson
1. '%',AL.L TO ORDER
Vice Chair Chesebrough called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m. in the
Council Chambers in Chair Threinen's absence.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Berg and seconded by Commissioner Mullan
to approve: the minutes of the September meeting as presented. The motion
carried with all dyes:;
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. No representatives were present at this
meeting.
b. Recreation Staff, Ruth Bambenek discussed her position as a part-time
recreation specialist and balked about the programs she will be working
on, including youth activities and special events. She attended the
recent Program Advisory Committee meeting chaired by Mary Patterson,
and noted that the Committee is concerned that we not. duplicate any
programs offered by the Community Education Department. Efforts will
also be made to offer more programs to young adults, the 20-35 age group.
Director Blank announced that a resident had suggested that Plymouth
sponsor an end -of -the -year soccer tournament, but in our efforts to
keep this program non-competitive, it was decided to hold a soccer
jamboree" instead, where each team will play every other team in its
division in a short 15-20 minute game on Saturday, October 20. The
day's activities will also include the distribution of soccer certificates
and patches to all participants in this year's program.
Eric also discussed the Adult Ski Club, sponsored by the northwestern
suburbs, which has traditionally consisted of women members who go on
weekly daytime ski trips around the metropolitan area. This group also
plans a yearly "long weekend trip, usually in March, to a distant
ski resort. In the winter of '85, the Club is discussing the possibility
of a week's trip to Austria, because rates are very reasonable, about
the same as it would cost to spend a week in Colorado. More information
will be available in the coming weeks on this trip.
4 REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Budgets. The 1985 budgets have been approved. Ruth's position will
Fe .increased to full -gime in January.
5. UNFINISNED.BUSINESS
a. CIP. Director Blank pointed out the following improvements proposed
for 1985-89 1985
parking lot at Oakwood
Parkers Lake LAWCON Grant
trail improvements
neighborhood park acquisition
Bass Lake playfield contract payment
PRAC Minutes of October 11, 1984
Pager 25
1986
County Road 15 trail from 1-494 to Vicksburg Lane
neighborhood park acquisition or rehabilitation
trail improvements
a,Iitional concession standat Zachary -closer to
balIfields
Parkers Lake LAWCON follow-up grant
Bass Lake phayfield contract payment
community center
198:7
tra i improvements
neighborhood park acquisition or rehab..
Bass Lake playfield contract payment
1988_.1989
sim--: i larto 1987.proposed improvements
PRAC should get a prioritized list to the Council as soon as possible
on projects they wish to have accomplished in 1985.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN'AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LATOUR TO ACCEPT THE CIP AS PRESENTED. The motion carried with all
ayes.
b. Mapledell and Middle East Neighborhood. Park Names. Names -for the two
most recently developed parks were discussed. It was decided to call
the`Mapledell/Maplecreek park, "Maplecreek," and it was suggested that
letters be sent to the Middle East residents asking them to submit
some suggestions for naming -their park.
c. Skating Rinks. Further discussion was held on closing the Pilgrim
Lane warming house this winter.. Eric indicated that he had heard
from a number of people regarding this closing, and no one objected
to it.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BERG AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
MULLAN TO PROCEED 'WITH THE CLOSING OF THE PILGRIM LANE WARMING HOUSE
EFFECTIVE THIS WINTER. The motion carried with all ayes..
d. Parkers Lake LAWCON' Grant. A few minor changes: were required on our
Parkers' -Lae grant. it will be going before the Legislative Commission
in December, and we may get final approval three months earlier than
normal.
6. NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items to discuss
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Edwards asked if Director Blank would be attending the
National Recreation and Parks Association Conference. He answered
that he plans to leave for Orlando next week and will be gone all week,
attending the conference.
PRAC Minutes of October 11, 1984
page 26
Eric indicated to Commissioner Chesebrough that he had discussed with Marty
Jessen the trail along 35th Avenue. Mr. Jessen plans. to have a concept plan
for the regional trail along East. Medicine Lake Boulevard and along 36th
Avenue drawn up in the near future.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Eric discussed the problems we are having in Imperial Nulls park with
regard to vandalism to the new playground equipment. He indicated that.
pians are: underway with the police department to try and apprehend who
ever is responsible for this vandalism and damage to park property.:
Eric showed a large updated trail map to the Commissioners that he has
been working on over the past few weeks. This. updated version will be
given to a x)rinter, and when new copies are available, they will be
distributed to the public on request..
At the request of the Footprints Running Club, staff may decide to keep
the trail in Plymouth Creek Park open to joggers this winter by keeping
the path clear of snow.
The new frisbee golf course is now complete at the Zachary Playfield'.
Commissioner Chesebrough commented that upon observing people using the
cable ride at Zachary Park, they "bail out" from the cable prior to landing
in the tires at the end of the ride. When questioned about this, they
indicated that the tires hurt when you slammed into them. Director Blank
stated that maintenance would be looking into how to make the landing more
comfortable, and that the cable was going to be raised somewhat.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
DATE:;
FROM.
SUBJECT;
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.; PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
November 5, 1984
P RRC
Eric Blank
Parkers Lake City Park
It now appears that we will be granted a LAWCONILCMR grant for fiscal year
1985. It is also possible that we could begin construction the latter half
of 1985 on this project.. Because this is the first City park project that
we will undertake, I think it is important that we begin discussion on what
type of community involvement would be developed for this site planning
process. I'm sure you are each familiar with the site planning process
we have used when de,eloping neighborhood parks. Because this is a
park that will be meeting specifically the needs of southwest Plymouth
and the entire City, I think we need to have a discussion with regard to
how much community involvement will be solicited, and what type of value
the Park Commission wishes to place upon that involvement.
I: should note that based on the Town Meeting the City Council 'field which
covered the Parkers Lake area, a number of residents have specifically
requested that we contact them personally if and when specific planning
for Parkers Lake City Park gets, underway. The City Council did indicate
to these people that they would be informed of such progress.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: November 5, 1984 MEMO
TO P RAC
FROM, Eric B'"dank (Ee
SUBJECT: Review of Comprehensive Park and Trail System Pl<ns
One of the goals and objectives that we set out for the year 1984 was
a review of the Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plans. l would like
to briefl4 review these two plans with you and explore possible areas
where an iandment may be necessary to the plan. One example would be
the loss of property around Pomerieau Lake due to the City's loss in
court the ability to withhold development of that particular site.
This is a non -action item that we can review over a few meetings.
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CITY OF_ PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) .559-2800
DATE: November 5, 1984
MEMO
TO: P RAC
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FROM. Eric Blank e,\J
SUBJECT CIP Neighborhood Parks and Trails
As we discussed at the last PRAC meeting, I am presenting fcr your review
a list of possible expenditures for both neighborhood parks and trail projects
for the year 1985. ,
On Thursday night, I would like to verbally go over these with you, outlining
each of the potential projects on our large scale maps.. Based on our dis-
cussion and any questions that the Commission may have, vie plan on coming
back with a proposal and a specific motion for the December 13 meeting.
Listed on the attached sheet is the 1985 total Capital Improvements Program,
and broken out beneath that is the neighborhood park proposals and trail
proposals. The neighborhood park proposals are listed in three categories:
land acquisition projects, development projects, and re -development projects
of existing sites.
If you have any specific questions that you'd like me to research. prior to
Thursday's meeting,, please give me a call at the office. I hope to be able
to have colored slides of the existing conditions of the re -development
sites that the Commission can briefly review also during the meeting.
Vin-,
Attachment
1985 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK DEVELOPMENT"
Oakwood Parking Lot- - - - - ---- - - - -- --------$ 50,000
ParkersLake----------------------------------------------------- 200,000
Trails----------------------------------------------------------- 60,000
Neighborhood Parks----------------------------------------------- 180,000
Bass Lake Playfie d Contract- -------- 32,000
180,000 $5,000 committed to Pilgrim Lane Elementary PTO
Possible Expenditures for Neighborhood Parks
Land Acquisition)
St. Mary's
Bass Lake Neighborhood Par!
Development)
DNR site along the Luce Line Railroad
St. Mary's site
County Road 61 site
Redevelopment of Play Equipment)
Queensland
Imperial Hills
Circle
Green Oaks
1985 TRAILS
60,000)
Paving Projects
From Dunkirk to Vicksburg
Jazendin Park Trail
Three sections in Four Seasons/Meadowlawn area
Zachary Lane from 40th to County Road 9 County Road 9 to 48th
From Niagara to Fernbrook
Luce Line from Vicksburg to. L-494
Queensland. Park Trail - and trail entrances from the west
1984 PLYMOUTH PLAYEIELD !SAGE
60' 90' TACKLE TOUCH # OF HRS 4 -MAS
PLNMEt D 9"FTSALL BASEBALL BASEBALL SOCCER FOGTBRLL FOOTBALL BROOMBALL HOCKEY HOCKEY
Oa d n 47 53 275 35 O Q 800_- 0 1
ta tc 20 50 0 0 0 0 0 70 U 1
Ri unt 0 13 4 112 10 0: 0 120 0 1
PIX! Ck, 265 0 43 5 0 1,06 36 90 50 i
Ply Jr Nigh 45 _ 56 0 115 10 0 0 74 0
cachar 1 184' 12 69 165 0 0 0 66 0 1
t":;TAL 11,514 178 74 732 55 106 36 500 50
This is the number of games played by the youth athletic: associations, Plymouth Park and Recreation Departments
school teams, and private groups on Plymouth playfieldy, It does not include school physical education classes
or intramurals or any, team practices.
i'acil i tie3
LaC to Park
softball/baseballl fields
1 hockey rink
Rid emoun t Park
1 softball/baseball field
1 90' baseball field
2 t., iccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks
Oakwood Park
3socter ootball fields
1 softball/baseball field.
1 90bas,-!ball field
1 hockey rink
lac iia, Park
4 so-f uaseball fields
1 90' baseball field
2 soccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks
Plymouth Park
3 soft5alWaseball fields
3 soccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks
Plymouth Creek Park
so t a lsebM fields
1 90' baseb 1 field
1 soccer/ footba%1 field
2 hockey rinks
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS
rpe ndent School District 284
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DISTRICT AAilA"STRA"VE OFFICES, 210 NORTH STATE t*G?iWAY 101 p+C1 9L}X 660 WAYZATA MN 5539 199Cy (612) a73.11€18
November 11, 1984
Eric Blank
Vlywouth City Cer ter
3400 Plymouth BI.V4
Plymouth, MN.. 54
Dear Eric Blank,.
Drug abuse is an issue that concerns us all. Too often, the degree
of the problem, the immensity of the issue, and the unknowns that
accompany drug' abuse deter others from addressing the problem. Within
this community a great, many resources do exist. These resources vary
from educational: or informative. to actual treatment programs for working
Frith those who have become addicted.
Within 'Wayzata School District 0284 there are several resources that
are avyilable at no charge to community organizations. These programs
are informative and preventative in scope and Content.. Your organization.
and its m -embers can not only become aware of these programs but also
can be supportive, of the individuals Within these programs by including
these high school students at one, of your regularly scheduled meetings.
The two programs 1 am referring to are "Athletes for Drug Awareness"
AFDA) and "Students on Sobriety" (SOS).
Students on Sobriety" or SOS is made up of a small group of recovering
students who are willing to speak to schools and community groups about
their experiences with addiultion, recovery, and developing a new
life-style for themselves.. These students are active within the Cheaical,
Health Program at the senior high and want to talk with others ..rout
their experiences so +thr4 others might become better informed about
the consequences of choosing to use., the process of recovery, and the
on' -going probiems that occur not only with recovery, but with the
development of a new life-style. These young men and women are actively
working a program of recovery. While they have spoken within many
of our classrooms within the school district, additional support for
their recovery program can be. your organization's use of their speaking
skills.
Athletes for Drug kwareness" or AFDA is a group of team captains and
leaders who have worked with. their team members to address the issues
of drug use/abuse on our athletic teams. Their commitment to not use
chemicals is not only verbalized to team. members but also stated to
the coach and parents. These captains and team leaders 'a;^ve designed
a process for dealing with the issues of chemical abuse should they
arise on their team. This program has received attintion from NTCN-TV
and is unique to the Wayzata Schools. Add,tionally, this program has received
a great deal of attention from schools throughout, the, nation. BY,
including these students in your program you can become informed and,
you cwz be supportive.
It is important, to nae that your, interest in these programs and your
willingness to. support both of these programs is preventative anti
supportive. If you have questions or would like more, information please.
contact me at Wayzata East, 475-4660.
if you would like to schedule these -ntudents for speaking at one of
your meetings, please contact Charlene itarghini at Community Education
Services (CES), 4.75-4550 Charlene is the Community Resource Coordinator
for CES and will work directly with your organization to schedule there
students at a time that is convenient for you and for 'Chem.:
Gary Swedberq
Chemi:cal.'H lth Coordinator
Wayzata Sch l District '!38s
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DALLAS SlVDIES SWIMMING 7UNDS
by Claude Thompson
Dallas Park and Rticreation Department
Attendance at Dallas public swimming pools has declined.
dramatically in recent years (516% decline between 1977
and 1982) raising questions as to the cause of this trend. In
rosponse, the Park and Recreation Department has under-
t *en a study to. documnt the actual attendance patterns.
for swimming, to identify some possablc reasons for this
decline locally, and to recommend appropriate actions
which might reverse this trend,
Declines in public swimming participation are common
both nationally and throughout the Mate of Texas.
Although citizen surveys by Nielson, Gallup and others con-
tinue to report swimrninq as the single most popular recrea-
tion activity nationally, a majority of the nation`s twelve
largest municipal park and recreation departments indicate
that attendance at public swimming pools has either declin-
ed or retrained stable in recent years, while other recreation
activities show increases, A majority of the fifteen Tex",
agencies surveyed in the Dallas study also reflect dramatic
attendance declines, The Texas Parks and Wildlife. Depart-
ment reports that pool swimming has decreasedsigilificantly
throughout the state in recent years, and that feu ,:r Texans
now report swimming in pools than swimming in ;resp water
lakes.
The extensive report, entitled Dallas Swimming: An
Analysis of Swimming Trends and Related Factors, analyzes
many of the commonly assumed reasons for the. decline of
public swimming pool attendance, One assumption is that
the decline is simply caused by declines in the primary user
group population. Historically, the major users of public
pools are 14 years of age and younczer, Although this age
group is decreasing both in numbers and as a proportion of
the total population, Dallas does not consider this to be a
major cause of the decline in pool attendance Participation
in other youth sports, especially soccer, continues to reflect
significant increases. This age group is also the primary
t;lient group of the popular commercial water -theme amuse-
ment parks such as White Water and Wet -N -Wild.
In contrast to the popular notion that admission fees en-
courage declining use of public facilities, the greatest deUlne
in attendance at Dallas pools is at the free neighborhood
pools. Belatedly, fees and equipment costs for more suc-
cessful, recreational alternatives are nomally much higher,
Even the admission fees to other water -related activities
such as the lake beaches and commercial water -theme parks
are higher than t;orrnal agency pool fees, yet these activities
continue to increase in popularity..
Today's recreator has access to a much wider variety of
non -water activities than did previous generations. Com-
mercial recreation enterprises organized sports programs,.
individual fitness activities and home entertainments in-
creasingly replace the traditional public recreational offer-
ings. This is especially true of ;public pools which largely
were designed to accommodate the lifestyle of 30 years ago,
Deep water restricts use by preschool children, and dress -to -
swim facilities and lack of ammenities discourage use by
adults.
The. major :oncluslon of the Dallas study is that the ex-
isting municipalpools and programs do not furnish an at-
tractive service for a majority of today's population, rhe fin-
dings suggest that people: desire a choice of more passive,
spontaneous and informal water -play opportunities, which.
can offer a wider choke of family or group entertainments.
The traditional design and programming of municipal pools,
constructed to accommodate technical dr active: swimming,
fail to meet contemporary recreation desires. Other assum-
ed causes for declining use of these pools, such as admission
tees, the competition of private: residential pools, and even
lake beaches and water -theme parks, are secondary — the
result rather than the primary cause.
In order to reverse the decline in public pool attendance,
existing pools will require: extensive renovation and
reprogramming to provide a variety of water -play oppor-
tunties, The study cites numerous examples of innovative
attempts to modernize the older pools. Dallas is relocating;
the pool fences to provide lawn sunning areas, and is ex-
panding existing hardsurface, decks for lounging, including.
chairs and tables. Dallas is also installing, small water slides
and sand beach areas for play and sunning, Increased pro-
motional and advertising efforts include Thr and: radio spota,
bus si.:ebo.ards and free movie passes with swim lessons.
Raft races help kick off the swim season, and fishing rodeos
and other special events bring citizens to the pools even dur-
ing the non -swim: season. Many of these improvements
have been implemented and resulted in a 12% increase in
Dallas pool attendance between 1982 and 1983 season.
The Dallas study concludes that municipal pool facilities
must be able to attract residents of all ages for visits of
seven hours, Ultimately, Dallas is hoping to add more
sophisticated water slides and wave action pools to provide
a complex of facilities. These mater -play parks are not in-
tended to compete with, the larger commercial theme parks,
which require substantial commitments of time and money
to participate, Rather they are intended to supplement these
commercial ventures by providing residents with more
economical opportunities at nearby community parks. The
study reviews a number of successful public water.play
parks throughom, the nation.
Perhaps more importantly, public water -play complexes
anz proven revenue producers rather than the expensive
liability which most existing municipal pools are, Higher
general; admission fees can be charged due to the greater at-
tractions provided, ane; additional charges can be levied for
use of special facilities and concessions. These renovations
can be financed through joint ventures witi.i the private com-
mercial sector or through public revenue bonds with ro ad-
ditional tax funding required,
EDITORS N'OTE;Claude Thompson is Senior Park Planner
with the Dallas' Park .and Recreation
Department and is a frequent speaker at
TRAPS conferences, Conies of Dallas
Swimming; An Analysis of Swimming;
Trends and Related Factors is available at
a cost of $10,00 from the Dallas Park and
Recreation Department, 1500 Marilla
Street, Suite 6F/S, Dallas, Texas 75201,
An extensive slide presentation illustrates.
the study,
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DATE: December 13, 1984
MEMO
TO: PRAO
FRGVI: Eric 81 knk
SUBJECT, Possible Expenditures for Neighborhood; Parks
At last month's meeting, the C(*.:iission tentatively set the following
priorities for the 1985 budget of $130,000:
5,000 - Pilgrim Lane PTO
80,000 Hold for possible land acquisition at St.. Mary's
or Sass Lake neighbo hood park
35,000 Develop DNR site along Luce Line
30,000 - Redevelop play area at Circle Park
30,000 - redevelop play area at Green Maks Park
Other possible work:
1. Develop Henning/St Marg+'s/Ridgemount site
2 Develop County R*)ad 61 site
3. Redevelop Queensland Park
4.. Redevelop Imperial Hills Park
I suggest that FRAC recommend this work program for 1985 to the City
Council..
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PLYMOUTH TEAMSPORTS ENRDLLWNTS 1979-84
Fall 3 -Man Basketball
11981 1982 TM-' 1984
22 16 24 32 32
Mntr 3 -Man Basketball 18 27
Sprg 3 -Man Basketball
5 -Man Basketball
15
6
22
8
19
8
28
12
32
12
24
12
Fall Unoff. Valle ball 20`
Wntr Unoff. Volleyball 7 7 11 8
Rower Volleyball 13 14 10 14' 12 12
4 -Man Football 14 24 28 29411
Co-6ec Breoeball 5 12 12 12
Fall Floor Hocked+ 6
Sn Floor Nock 9
4 -FU ocke 14 14
Sumner Softball 55 60 72 100 124 123
Fall Softball 22 32 37 30
Fall Soccer 20 29 36 34
TOTAL 91 137 194 282 358 392
Softball Tournaments
Plymouth Open (1.981-52 teams, 1982-33 teams)
Plymouth Industrial (198120 teams, 1982-23 teams, 1983-26 teams, 1984-18 teams)
MRPA Men's State Industrial (1983-85 teams, 1984-86 teams)
USSSA Divisional Men's Class B Industrial (1983-25 teams)
USSSA Divisional Men's Class C (1984-81 teams)
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30 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, 1 _...4MES0T.A 55447
TEL P ONE (612) 559-2
DATE:: December 12, 1984 MEMO
TO' FRAC
FROM; Mary Patterson and Ruth Bambenek
SUBJECT: Class Comparison
NOTE; Adult participation figures do not include senior citizen
participation.
Number of Non -Plymouth Participants in Programs
Youth classes -- 30 Adult classes 142
Cancelled Classes
I Did It All 6y Myself (2), PITS Club (Junior Hi h level), Playtime
Discovery (PJN), Evening Funastics, Youth Dance 4), Basic Woodcarving,
Aerobic Dancing, Waterpolo, Halloween Party (7-12 years)
1983-84 Class Comparisovi for Fall Quarter
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1983. Classes Enrollment 1984 Classes Enrollment
Youth 22 307 Youth 20 288
Adult 25 782 Adult 15 512
All Ages 5 129 All Ages 5 123
NOTE; Adult participation figures do not include senior citizen
participation.
Number of Non -Plymouth Participants in Programs
Youth classes -- 30 Adult classes 142
Cancelled Classes
I Did It All 6y Myself (2), PITS Club (Junior Hi h level), Playtime
Discovery (PJN), Evening Funastics, Youth Dance 4), Basic Woodcarving,
Aerobic Dancing, Waterpolo, Halloween Party (7-12 years)
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TELEPHONE (612) 559-28W
DATk`j December 11, 1984 MEMO
TO FRAC
FRO( Eric Bl?nk, Director of Parks and Recreation.
SUBJECT DirLribution of Park Dedication Fund
Attached to this memo is a policy titled, "Policy on Use of Park Dedication
Fund." This policy was last revised on March 15, 1982..
Currently, the policy on park dedication earmarks that, 60 of the money
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s to be used for City Parks, Community Playfields and Trails. The
remaining 40% is to be seat aside for the development of neighborhood.
Parks..
In reviewing our cuff*rent five-year Capital Improvement Program, it is
evident that a majority of our projects are going to fall into the category
of City Parks and Trails. Examples of this will be, Parkers Lake City
Park, Plymouth Creek City Park, Test Medicine Lake City Park, perhaps
the community center, and numerous trail projects,
At: this time,; we are up to date with the development of neighborhood park
sites throughout the community. We have beer able to keep ice by develop-
ing one: or two new neighborhood park sites each year.
Because City parks typically are v4,:ry iensive to_ develop, as are trails,
I believe we should give considerer. :r a new distribution between our
two accounts.
On Exhibit A, I've shown the park dedication expenditures and revenues
for the last five years, From 1979-1983, we have averaged revenues of
306,635, 1 Would recommend that the Commission give consideration to
recommending to the City Council, that beginning January 1, 1985 we make
this split 70% for City Parks, Community Playfields and Trails, and 30%
for neighborhood parks. This would continue to allocate approximately
100,000 per year for neighborhood parks,
I would also recommend that the category titled, "City Parks, Community
Playfields and Trails" have the addition made "special facilities," so
that in the future, the broadest interpretation of all park and recreation
facilities can be considered for expenditures under that category.
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Attachments
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POLICY ON USE OF PARK DEDICATION FUND
Resolution No. 82-143
March 15, 1982 (Supersedes, Res.. No. 73-190, May 21, 19731 Res. 77-551 March.
September 26, 1977; Res. No. 77-551, September 26, 1977.)
The City Manager shall, recommend to the; Council from time to time appropriations
frau the "Park Dedication Fund," for the acquisition of land for park and play-
ground purposes, and for development of parks and playgrounds or for debt retire-
ment in connection therewith.
The Council also desires to establish general guidelines for the distribution of
the "Park. Dedication Fund" to various types of parks.
In accordance with they: foregoing, It shall be the policy of the City of Plymouth
that the City Manager operate within the following guidelines, in making recorn--
mendations to the City Council for the appropriation of '"Park Dedication. Funds
1) The Manager shall e$tablish accurate financial records for transactions
with the following two categories of the "Park Deei'3catlon Fund":
a. City parks, community playfields and trails..
6. Neighborhood parks.
2)AppropriaLlons from the "Park Dedication Fund" shall normally be on an
a(inuat basis, as part of the: annual City budget, and shall be coordin-
ated with the: City Cap! tal. improvement Program.
3) Appropriations from the "Park Dedication Fund," shall be for the actlui-
sltion and development of parks, and over a five-year period shall; be
distrix uted as follows;
a. City parks, community playfields and trails 60%
b. Neighborhood parks ,, 40%.
4) In the acquisition and development of parks and trails, "Park Dedica-
tion Funds" will be combined with other funds which might he made
ava l.c;b.le from the General Fuad, private dcxlations and Federal, State
and; County grants.
5) At the t1me that a developer's "'Park Dedication Fund" contribution and
credit is determined, it shall, be further determined to which account
the remaining cash contribution shall be credited...
EXAMPLE OF HOW THIS CHANGE WOULD AFFECT THE PARK 'FUNDS;
1984 Revenue through October ----- -- $343,691
Existing 1984 proposed 1985
60 206,214 70 240,583
40 - 137,476 30 - 103,107
Exhibit A
PARK, DEDICATION
Expenditures Revenue Balance
12/31/79 123,694 322,438 456,867
12/31/80 285,162 279,552 451,257
12/31/81 239,671 223,146 434,732
12/31/82 242,464 949 472,217
12/'31/83 480,652 428,090 419,655
306,635
EXAMPLE OF HOW THIS CHANGE WOULD AFFECT THE PARK 'FUNDS;
1984 Revenue through October ----- -- $343,691
Existing 1984 proposed 1985
60 206,214 70 240,583
40 - 137,476 30 - 103,107
Resolution No.
DRAFT
POLICY ON USE OF PARK DEDICATION FUND
Supersedes Res. No, 73-190, May 21, 1973; Res. 77.551,
September 26, 1977; Res. No.. 82-143, March 15, 1982)
The City Manager sha11 recommend to the Council from time to time appropriations
from the "Park Dedication Fund" for the acquisition of land for park and play-
ground purposes and for development of parks and playgrounds or fer debt retire-
ment in connection therewith.
The Council also desires to establish general guidelines for the distribution of
the "Park Dedication Fund" to various types of parks.
In accordance with the foregoing, it shall be the policy of the City of Plymouth
that the City 'Manager operate within the following guidelines in making recom-
mendations to the City Council for the appropriation of "Park Dedication Funds":
1) The Manager shall establish accurate financial records for transactions
with the following two categories of the "Park. Dedication Fund";.
a. City parks, community playfiel'ds, trails, and special facilities
b. Neighborhood parks.
2) Appropriations from the "Park Dedication Fund" shall normally be on an
annual basis, as past of the annual City budget, and shall be coordi-
nated with the City Capital Improvement Program,
3) Appropriations from the "Park Dedication Fund" shall be for the acqui-
sition and development of parks, and over a. five-year period shall be
distributed as follows:
a. City parks, community playfields, trails and special facilities 70%
b. Neighborhood parks - 30%..
4) In the acquisition and development of parks and trails, "Park Dedica-
tion
edica-
tion Funds" will be combined with other funds which might be made,
available from the General Fund, private donations and Federal, State
and County grants.
5) At the time that a developer's "Park Dedication Fund" contribution and
credit is determined, it shall be further determined to which account
the remaining cash contribution shall be credited.