HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 01-10-1985Plymouth park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Regular Meeting of January 10, 1985, 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 Council Action
a. 1,985 Park and Trail Projects
b, Use of Park Dedication Funds
5., Public Hearing - Amendment to Comprehensive Para and Trail System Plans
6. Unfinished Business
a. Community Center Update
b. Annual Report - Draft (Review Goals Section)
7. New Business
a. 1985 Fee Schedule
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8. Commission Presentation
9. Staff Communication
10. Adjournment
Next meeting - February 14, 1985
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
December 13, 1984
Page 29
Present: Commissioners Chesebrough, Edwards, Mullan and Reed; staff Bambenek,
Blank, Busch, Patterson and Pederson
Absent: Chair Threinen, Commissioners Berg and LaTour
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Chesebrough called the December meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
In the City Center Council Chambers. He then introduced John Reed, the
newest commissioner, who fills the vacancy left by Frank Dvorak's resignation.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Chesebrough corrected the November minutes regarding the item
about Ryerson Steel painting a mural on their wall facing the Fast Beach.
He intended for the minutes to reflect that staff should work cooperatively
with Ryerson Steel by co -sponsoring an artists' competition in order to get
this wall painted. Following this correction, a motion was made by Commissioner
Mullan and seconded by Commissioner Edwards to approve the November minutes.
The motion carried.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. No athletic association members were present.
b. Recreation Staff. Rick handed out a chart showing team sport enrollments
from Commissioner Reed questioned the 'popularity of soccer
and whether or not it was increasing. Rick answered that it seemed to
be leveling off now, after the past few years of increasing enrollment.
Warming houses, scheduled to open December 15, will now open December
22, or sooner if at a,ll possible Warm weather prevented opening on
the 15th:
4.
Mary showed the commissioners a "Life. Be In It. mug that can be
purchased through the Recreation Department, and reminded the Commis-
sion that Christmas isn't far off. She then shared with them a chart.
showing class comparisons between 1983 and 1984. Some of her programs'
enrollments decreased this year, and she indicated that she did not know
why. Some new, innovative programs are planned in 1985 including snow-
shoe making, and a different type of exercise program geared especially
for the over -weight and those who have not exercised for a number of
years., This program will be taught by a former instructor with Richard
Simmons.
c. Others. There were no guests present at this meeting.
REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
There was nothing to report on past action, however, the Council will be
considering the new name for the neighborhood park in planning area #29..
The name "Maplecreek Park," has been proposed. No name has been chosen
yet for the Middle East. Park, but the Council, is scheduled to have a
Town Meeting with this area sometime in January, at which time the name
could be discussed;
PRAC Minutes
December 13, 1984
Page SO
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS'
a:. CIP - Neighborhood Park Pro'ects/Trail Projects. Eric shared with the.
Commission a list of proposed neighborhood park and trail projects for
1985, along with the costs associated with each project. He indicated
that the list was not necessarily prioritized. he further stated that
the $80,000 allocated to buy land at either the St. Mary's site or the
Bans Lake neighborhood park site could be divided equally and used as
down payments of $40,000 for each of the two sites, with the rest going
on a contract -for -deed. Commissioner Mullan asked Eric if he antici-
pates citizen pressure to develop the County Road 61 park site in 1985.
Eric said that we may get some requests, but he prefers to wait until
1986. He feels that it would be easier to let the park be shaped by
develop'rient, rather than designing the park first. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REED TO RECOMMEND
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WORK PROGRAM RECOMMENDED BY STAFF FOR
1985 PARK DEVELOPMENT. The motion carried with all ayes
Eric then shared with the commissioners proposed trail improvements for
the years 1985, 1986 and 1987. He explained that the 'least expensive
trails to improve were the ones where a base already exists. Trails
that require asphalt only and will be done by City crews will cost
approximately $4 per foot. Trails that require a rack base and asphalt
will cost approximately $8 per foot. We have a $60,000 budget to work
with. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN AND SECONDED BY COMMIS-
SIONER EDWARDS TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF STAFF'S PROPOSED TRAIL IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT WITH A BUDGET OF 560,000., A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMIS-
SIONER REED AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN TO AMEND THE TRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY MOVfNG THE TRAIL WORK IN PLYY40UTH CREEK PARK
FROM THE YEAR 19336 AHEAD TO THE YEAR :1985 I'F MONEY AND CIRCUMSTANCES
PERMIT. The amendment and the motion both carried with all ayes.
Ruth Bambenek gave a short presentation at this point in the meeting on the
proposed Iceman Triathalon, which she and Steve Cheseorough are working on,
along with representatives from Hennepin County Park Reserve District., The
triathalon is scheduled for Sunday, February 10, weather permitting, and
will take place at French Regional Park. Events will include a 5K cross-
country ski race, a 5K run and a 3.5K snow -shoe race, It is estimated
that 150 people will participate. A $25 entry fee will be charged, with
every participant completing an event receiving a quality t -shirt or jersey.
She discussed some of her other programs,, including the PITS Club for junior
high level students which has been scheduled to begin in the spring in the
early evening. An attempt to run this program in the fall was not success-
ful, because it was offered immediately after school, and too many students
had other commitments at that time. She stated that the Plymouth Community
Band now has, approximately 40 members and is continuing to attract new
people; mostly high school students. If membership continues to increase,
the band may be able to perform at a concert in the park next summer.
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difications are necessary to the Comprehensive Par! System Plan, so
it is necessary to hold a public hearing in order to make amendments.
It was decided to hold the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on January 10,
followed by the regular January meeting of the Commission..
PRAC Minutes
December 13, 1984
Page 31
c. Community Center Update. The Council has informed staff that they wish
t poreprivate financing of a community center in order to keep this
issue active. Eric stated that a local firm may be interested in financ-
ing this project. An attitudinal survey of the community is proposed'
for next spring, and some of the questions that will be asked deal with
the public's interest in a community center.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Park Dedication Fund. Two years ago, PRAC approved a split in park
dedication funds between City Parks, Playfields and Trails (60%) and
Neighborhood Parks (40%). Director Blank is now recommending that this
split be changed to 70%-30%. He is also recommending that a new
category "special facilities" be added to City Parks, Playfields and
Trails. This category could include such things as a community center,
tennis courts, water slides, etc. Commissioner Edwards was concerned
that these new percentages wouldn't leave enovgh money to cover neigh-
borhood parks, but Director Blank pointed out that we will be develop-
ing only one neighborhood park per year in the future,, and this. proposed
split allows sufficient funds to do this. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMIS-
SIONER MULLAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS TO APPROVE CHANGING
THE PARK DEDICATION FUND PERCENTAGES FROM 60-40 to 70-30, AND O ADD
THE: CATEGORY ''SPECIAL FACILITIES" TO CITY PARKS, PLAYFIELDS AND TRAILS.
The motion carried with all ayes. Commissioner Reed wondered if special
facilities should be changed to "speci'al park facilities"? PRAC decided
it wasn't necessary.
b. Annual Report.- A draft copy of the 1984 annual report will be available.
or ' s review at the January meeting.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Chesebrough suggested that staff get in touch with Gloria Segal,
a legislator from St. Louis Pare,, who was instrumental in promoting the
painting of mural's in the Cedar,Riverside area. She may have some ideas for
us regarding the Ryerson Steel project,
9.
STAFF COMMUNICATION
Eric received a phone call from David Berg indicating that he would' not
be seeking re -appointment to PRAC when his term expires in January. It
is thought that Carol Beach will be appointed to fill the vacancy.
The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for January 10, with the
Comprehensive Park Systems Plan public hearing beginning the meeting at
7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTHBLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) SW2800
DATE: January 7, 1985
MEMO
TO PRAC
PROM: Rick Busch, Recreation Specialist
SUBJECT Park Facility Rental Policies and Fee Schedule
This year, we have very few proposed changes to our Park Facility Rental
Policies and Fee Schedule. The policies and fees currently in force
seem very fair for use this coning summer. Fee increases at this time
may discourage many potential customers. We have added two items -
1. PA System Rental - our portable public 7 dress system will be
available at a cost of S10/day,
2. Scoreboard Rental - the new scoreboards at Zachary Playfield
will be available for rental (with tournament usage) at a
rate of $5/scoreboard/day.
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1935 'PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES AND FEB SCHEDULE
The City of Plymouth's Park and Recreation facilities.are provided for the whole-
some leisure -time activities of all City residents. Use of these facilities
is governed by policies established by the. Plymouth City Councilas recommended`
by "the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. The following procedures and
policies have been developed for park facility usage. It i.s the responsibility
of the Park and Recreation Department to administer these policics, fairly and
equitably.
Any group wishing; to use Plymouth's park facilities should make, a request in
writing providing as much lead time as, possible. Pciznit request forms are
avai1aola tvlrough the Park and Recreation Departo)ent Seven days is the
minimum request time for any facility usage., Requests will be filled based
on availability and facility condition. Lt. -is the City's policy that the
long-range care and maintenance of all park facilities takes precedence over
any single event. Permits will be denied and/or revoked then and if the City
believes damage may occur to park facilities, The decision to grant or revoke
a permit is solely up to the discretion of the director of Park and Recreation
and/or his appointee. By adopting this policy, the City reinforces its commit-
ment to provide clean, safe and fun parks for every resident's enjoyment.
A. Permits for park facilities for everyday use will be considered by the
following priority list;
1. Youth athle"i associations servfiin Plymouth residents,
2. Plymouth Paris (and Recreation sponsored programs.
3. Plymouth resi- ` groups (50% of the group must be Plymouth residents).
d. Plymouth non- .`'it civic organizations, i.e., Civic League, Lions,
Jaycees, etc,
5. Registered teams participating in City programs.
6. Private Plymouth companies.
7. Churches located within Plymouth.
8. Outside groups (eligible for tournament and special -event rental only).
B. Youth Athletic Association Reservations
1. Youth athletic associations dealing with Plymouth youth, will e given
free use of baseball, softball, football, soccer and hockey facilities
to conduct their normal day-to-day programs. Free lighting will be
provided only after these groups have made maximum use of daylight hours.
This will: include games and league playoffs. Lights for practice are
only provided for hockey,. Other groups are expected to make maximum
use of daylight hours for practice.
a. No inning or quarter may start afte 10:00 p.m. Monday through
Saturday or after 9:00 p.m., on Su6aay.
2. Youth associations. wishing to conduct invitational, district or state
competitions on Plymouth facilities will be required to meet
rental fees as outlined later in this policy. These rental fees will
be used to offset the care and maintenance of facilities provided for
such special tournaments.
3. Facilities will be provided to youth athletic associations based on the
percentage of Plymouth children participating in their program. At the
conclusion of each sport season, each association shall compile and
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provide to the Park and, Recreation Department a detailed ana,ysis tib' the
number of teams, games played, practices held and youth involved in
their association so that a determination can be mode as to the percentage
t of facilities to be allocated the following year. Groups that do not
provide registration information won't be given permits.,
C. Adult Facility Reservations
Plymouth adult groups (neighborhoods, conpaives, churches, etc.) can apply
for field use by obtaining a,one-time Perm;; through the Park and Recreation
office according to the requirements listed below;
1. Permits will only be granted to Plymouth Park and: Recreet.ion teams,
Plymouth youth athletic assocations, Plymouth civic groups, Plymouth
sports clubs, Plymouth companies, Plymouth churches and groups of
people made up of at least 50% Plymouth residents.
Z. Two permits per group per week.
3. You cannot, have; more than two permits pending at onetime. As soon
as you use one, you can request; another.
4. Permits may be requested up to two weeks in advance.
5. Requests may be, phoned in (559-2600 x 266) and pernits picked up at
our office (,Monday -Friday, 6:00-4:30). Re will not mail permits.
6. No. alcoholic beverages (includ'fng beer) are allowedon park grounds,
in parking areas or on City streets unless a permit has been granted by City,
7, Plymouth,Park and Recreation reserves the right to cancel any permit
due to unplayable field conditions.
D. Tournaments
We will begin accepting applications February 1, 1964.
1. Softball tournaments which are sanctioned by the Minnesota Recreation
and Parks Association will get a $30 discount on their total rental fee.
2 No game may start before 8:00 a,m. Monday through Saturday or before
10:00 a.m. on Sunday.
3. No inning or quarter may start after 10tOO p.m, Monday throggh Saturday
or after 9:00 a.m. on Sunda,.
4. No motorized vehicles or machines are permitted on park property
without the written consent of the Park and Recreation Department
5 Applications for food vending permits and beer permits tray be made
through the Plymouth City Clerk.
6. In the event of total cancellaui.on of a tournament due to severe weather,
all fees will be refunded. The Plymouth Park and Recreation Department.
will determine the amount of refund on any partially completed events.
7. Concession v`hi'cles muss: be locat"d to the parking lots only and cannot
remain on; park p-,-operty overni Irr,.
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8. There will be no consumption of intoxicating beverages on. perk property
without, a City 'permit.
Fee Schedule
1. Field Use
a) softball/Baseball
1) Plymouth Athletic Associations, private groups., teams or
organizations - 1 game, $10'per 'field,-,'2 games, $20 per field,
3 or more games, $40 per field per day.
2) Outside groups, teams or organizations - 1 game, $20 per field;
2 games, $40 per field; 3 or more games, $60 per field per day,
b) Football/Soccer
1) Plrouth. Athletic Associations, private groups, teams or
organizations - 1 game, $15 per field; 2 games, $30 peN field;
3 or more games, $60 per field per day.
2) Outside groups, teams or organizations - 1 cgame, $20 per field;
2 games, $40 per field; 3 or more games, $80 per field per day,
2. Meld attendant will assist with maintenance,, open bathrooms and supervise
park -usage * $C per hour.. Required for al.l tournaments, except youth
tournaments where special arrangements have been made.
3. Lights
a) Softball/Baseball/Football/Soccer - $1.5 per hour, or-any portion
of an hour,
b) hockey Rinks - $10 per hour.
4. There will be no charge for Hollywood bases, field liner or field
dragging. These are included in field rental prices.
5. Chalk is available for $3 per bag to all groups.
6. We have a tent approximately 30' x40' which we will set up and
take: down for a rental fQe of $150,,
7, Damage Deposit
a) Plymouth youth athletic associations and Plymouth non-profit
civic organizations - not required. (These groups will be held'
responsible for any damages, however.)
b) A11 other groups are required to pay a $100 damage deposit with
their application. If the request is denied, the $100 will be
refunded. If the 'application is accepted, the deposit will be
returned after the tournament only if the park is left in acceptable
condition`-TRE DEPOSIT WILL 0711E, REFUNDED IF THE PARK REQUIRES
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DUE TO YOUR USE OF THAT FACILITY.
8. All fees must be paid in full three days before the tournament begins.
a) For tournament rental, a copy o t tournament draw must be turned
into the Park and Recreation office for approval at least three days
before the tournament.
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9. Rink permits will only be 'granted to City groups for skatlnq_ parties
or activities daring hours not normally scheduled for public skating..
A fee of $6 per hour for a supervisor plus the normal fee for rink
lights will be charged.
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10. All groups are responsible for repaying, in full, any and: all damages
resulting 'from theft or vandalism to any equipment or facilities used
during their rental period,
11. Attached, on a. separate sheet, is a list of our playfields and, theilx
facilities.
E. Puppet Wagon
The Plymouth Puppet Wagon: is available for rent for private parties
during those hours when it is not normally scheduled for, Park and Recreation
activities., Fees are set on a show -b -show Basis based: on time and work
involved for each show (minimally $6
F. Picnic Kits
Picnic kits for large groups will ;be available at no charge. A $25. damage
deposit is required during the time the picnic kit is in use
G. PA System
We have a portable PAs stem complete with a battery and electrical cord
if outlet is available for $10/day,
H. Softball Scoreboards
We have softball scorF4cards at Tachary Playfield which can be rented
for $5/'scoreboard/day, when you also rent the fields. A field attendant
must be on duty.
La omPte. P`tayfield. . . . . 2 softball/youth baseball fields
11n005 County. Road 15 N 1 hockey rink (lighted)
Plymouth, 'MN. 55441 1 shelter building
Oakwood Playfield 2 softball/youth baseball fields (1 lighted)
1,700 HIighwayr 101 N 1 90' baseball field (1,ighted)
x Plymouth, MN. 55447 3 soccer/football fields (2 lighted)
1 hockey rink (lighted)
5 tennis courts (2 lighted)
1 shelter building
Plymouth Playfield. . 3 softball/youth baseball fields (lighted)
9805 35th Avenue N 3 soccer/football fields (lighted) (fall only)
Plymouth, NN'1 55441 2 hockey rinks (lighted)
4 tennis courts (lighted)
1 shelter building
Plymouth Creek Playfield. . . 2 softball youth baseball fields (lighted)
3525 fernbrook lone, R 1 901 baseball field (lighted)
Plymouth, MN 55441 1 soccer/football field (lighted)
2 hockey ,,inks (1 ighted)
1 shelter building
Pidgemount.Playfield: . . . 1 softball/youth baseball field
12000 Ridgemoot Avenue N 1 90' b.seball field
Plymouth, MN 55441 2 soccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks (lighted)
3 tennis courts (1i?hted)
1 shelter building temporary)
Zachary Pl.ayfield . . . b 4 softball/youth baseball fields (lighted)
4355 Zachary Lane.N 1 90' baseball field (lighted)
Plymouth, MN 55442 2 soccer/football fields (lighted)
2 hockey rinks (lighted)
4 tennis; courts (lighted)
1 shelter building
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH_
TOURNAMENT PARK USAGE APPLICATION,
ii Organization
2. Person in;Charge: Name
Address
Phone; Name Mork
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6.
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Dates Desired
Fields Des i red_,____
Is the tournament sanctioned? By who?
Will food, be sold? Will beer be sold?
Equipment needed. Bases:. Liners, Lime
Drag Building Keys_
S. Other
9. Fields; PlyMouth Groups Outside Grou si
Baseball/Softball BaseBafllfftal
These 1 acre- $10/field 1 ame-$20/field
are 2-120/field, 3+-$40/field 2-0/field, 3+-$60/field
charges) Football/Soccer Football/Soccer
Mame-$15/field 1, game$20/field
301field, 3+460/field 2-$40/field, 3+-$80/field
Field Charges (Per day)
Lights ($15/hr/fiend, $ /hr/rink
Chalk ($3/bag)
Staff ($6/hour)`
Tent ($150)
Scoreboards ($5/day/board) $ -
PA System ($10/day) $
3100 DEPOSIT DUE AT TIME OF APPLICATION.
I,_ understand that a part or all of
t;e deposit fee will be forfei,tea if condition of the park requires extra duties
for the Park and Recreation Department, and that I and the representative organi-
zation are responsible for conduct of participants and any resulting damages,
Signature, Date
Tournament request granted Rejected
Park and Recreation Director's Signature
Date
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We should also establish some standards for attendance. I believe a,
80%. standard for attendance may be reasonable, particularly ai we
expect our attendance to be 90%. Membership on our boards and
commissions requirea commitment, both in terms of quality of
participation as well as attendance. The former can't be measured if
one is not: prestrnt to participate in the deliberations..
I would appreciate your contacting me regard!ng your thinking on. this
subject.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447`
TELEPHONE. (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE4. 3anuary 49, 1"7.
TO: Council Members {
FROM: Mayor Davenport
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SUBJECT LIMITATION ON `FERNS FOR VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
We. recently had the opportunity of reviewing applicants for Park, and
Recreation Advisory Commission and will soon be reviewing applications
For appointment to the Planning Commission.. Over the years we have
been blessed to have highly motivated and dedicated members to our
boards andr Co Miss ons and this is evidenced, in some cases, by the
relatively low turn -over from them. As Plymouth continues tog row, I
believe it may be desirable for us to consider limiting either the
length of time or number O? consecutive terms an individual should be
permitted to serve on one of our boards and commissions. I believe
six y8aVS or two consecutive terms would be appropriate. If we were
to adopt such a policy, we would provide additional opportunity for
Plymouth residents to participatein their local government. The
downside 13 that we sight lose the services of otherwise very valuable
members of boards and caewiMlons.
We should also establish some standards for attendance. I believe a,
80%. standard for attendance may be reasonable, particularly ai we
expect our attendance to be 90%. Membership on our boards and
commissions requirea commitment, both in terms of quality of
participation as well as attendance. The former can't be measured if
one is not: prestrnt to participate in the deliberations..
I would appreciate your contacting me regard!ng your thinking on. this
subject.
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DATEt January 4, 1085
MEMO
T PRAC
FROM. Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director E 5
SUBJECT.,Public Hearing -Amendment to Comprehensive Park and Trail Plans
Misted below are the proposed amendments to theComprehensive Park and
TrailPlan. ? will try to verbally describe each of the proposed changes,
so that you can: follow along on your copies of the comprehensive trail
and park 'maps that you have at. home:. A large scale visual map will be
available at the hearing, so that you can easily identify each ofthese
proposed amendments.
Ca4egory I PARKS
1. Plymouth Creek City Park
Cur^ently, there is about 75 acres on the southeast corner of Plymouth
Creek Park shown as City park. With the final platting of the. Park Place.
Condominiums, approximately, 35 acres of this land has been dedicated to
the City fior park. The rest of it will become townhouses, The new map
should now accurately reflect the actual boundaries of the entire City
park.
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4.
Neighborhood Park Within the Rolling Hills Development
This is the neighborhood park imrediately north of Zachary Elementary
School and east of Zachary Lane. With the final platting and develop-
ment of the Rolling; Hills Addition, the park was moved approximately
200 yards to the south of its proposed location.
Parkers Lake City Park
With the: near completion of the Minneapolis property, we have now changed
the color on the official map from a proposed City park to an existing
City park, showing City ownership,
Parkers Lake Playfield
Again, with the final plat of the Minneapolis property, we are now able
to show the actual shape of this playfield and its location, which is
about 200 yards to the west of its: current location on the existing:
comprehensive map and it can he changed from a proposed. playfield to
an; existing playfiel'd., because we will be taking ownership of the
property.
S. Minneapolis Property Neighborhood. Park
The existing neighborhood park is shown approximately hal-fway between
Vicksburg Lane and; Niagara Lane. The actual location of the park is
along Vicksburg lane at the intersection of Vicksburg and 22nd Avenue.
6, Maple Cheek Neighborhood park
On the current park map, this is colored brown, designating special use:
site,, It should :pow be changed to rets: for existing neighborhood park,
7,, Fox Run. Devel oprent
This: area on the comprehensive plan is colored green designating a
proposed neighborhood park. This area should now be changed to brown,
rating its existence as An existing special use park.
S. aortheast.Neighborhood Park
Located North of the Sault Saint Marie Railroad tracks and again east of
Zachary Laney Recent platting of land in this area has added. about 2
acres to the existing proposed park and should be colored in as reds
Category It TRAILS
A. Dunkirk Lane
Dunkirk Lane trail from County Road: 6 north to approximately 25th Avenue
should be changed from a Class II designation to a Class I designation.
This was done in conjunction with the Dunkirk Lane improvement project.
and is already under construction.
B. Pineview and County Road 61 Trails
The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission held a hearing and amended
the plan on this portion of trails last year, We will include this same
change in this year's public hearing, so that they can all be taken to
the City Council and Metropolitan Council as a package. In review,
Pineview Lane north of the Saultt Line Railroad tracks to County Road
47 was changed from Class I to a Class II. trail, County Road 61 alignment
from approximately 47th Avenue to County Road 47 did not have a trail
before will now have: a Class I trail, and the proposed Class III trail
along I-494 was deleted fromthe plan.
C. Middle East Park
I am proposing to add a trail between the new Middle East park going
northerly to the trail that comes through Plymouth Junior High down to
34th Avenue,
Q.. The trail plan needs to be amended to show the actual alignment of the
broil as it is now final platted in the Rolling Hills Development running=
between the Rolling Hills neighborhood park site westerly to Zachary Lane.
The current plan shows this trail along the north property line of the
Rolling Hills development. In actual final platting, it came out near
the. southern boundary of the property line.
E: Minneapolis Property
Between Dunkirk and Vicksburg Lanes, existing trail is shown on the southern
property line of this development. In actuality, the trail was moved
further to the north and runs in conjunction with 22nd Avenue between
Dunkirk and Vicksburg Lanes.
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F, Vicksburg Lane frail
from new County Road 9 to old County Read 9) The existing plan shows
a void of trailalong li-cksburg Lane between new County Read 9 to Plymouth
Creek and from Plymouth Creek to Old County Road,9 it shows the trail being
east of Vicksburg Lane, This trail has now heen moved back into road right-
of-way of Vicksburg.. I'm therefore recommending that we fillin tNe gap
between New County Road,9 and Plymouth Creek With a Clasp: I trail, so that
the Vicksburg 0lass. I trail will ruin all the way from Highway 55 northerly
to Old County Road o on the east side of Vicksburg,,
45th Avenue Tra l
The trail along 45th Avenue between Nathan Lane and Zahary Lane was shown
on the 45th Avenue boundary line. The trail will now follow 45th Avenue
as it curves to the north and ties in approximately 300 y,rds north of
its current location on the trail system; map,
H County Road 10
from County Road 61. to County Road 18) The existing comprehensive plan
shows a Class 11 trail along County Road 10. I'm recotnending that we
upgrade this trail to a. Class I trail on the north side of County Road 10.'
to allow for high volume and speed of traffic on this road. I'm also
recon,ding that we extend the proposed; trail further to the east from
the County Road 10/Zachary Lane intersection over to the interchange
along County Road 10 and County Road M This is to facilitate bicycle
and pedestrian traffic getting to the main entrance of the new regional
park,
I. 16th Avenue Trail
We recommend dropping the Class 11 trail that runs along 15th Avenue north
on Xeoium Lane and west on County. Road 6. To replace this particular por-
tion of trail, we recommend extending the Class I trail on. Fernbrook Lane
from County Road 6, south to the Luce .Line Railroad trail This, in
essence, bypasses the trail from going through industrial park area.
CITE'OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE. (612) 359-2800
DATE! January 10, 1955
MEMS
TO; pRAC
FROM: Eric 5lank, DiV*ctor of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT Addition to Amendments to Comprehensive park and Trail Plan
Category 11 - TRAILS
9. 15th Avenue Trail
We recommend dropping the Class II trail than runs along 15th Avenue
north on Xenium Lane and west:on County Road b. To replace this
particular portion of trail, we recommend extending the Class I
trail on Fernbrook Lane from County Road 6, south to the Luce Line
Railroad trail. This, iR essence, bypasses the trail from going
through industrial park area.
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City of Plymouth 'moiZw /0 1176.
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth. MN 55447
Attn: Eric: Blank, Park & Recreation Director
Dear Mr. 81ank
Following is a proposed amendment for the Public Hearing - Amendment to
Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan to be held on January 10, 1985;
Cate or. Y 11 -- Trails.
The existing plan shows a proposed Class 1, Trail running East -- Wect between Peony
Lane and the Plymouth Gun Club. This proposed trail should be deleted in its
entirety. The reason for deletion is that the route shown passes over primarily
swamp in an area that Is often completely underwater..
Su2porting Documentatiow.
To expand on the unsuitability of the route as a Trail, I have attached several i
documents for your, reference. It would be useful for you to actually look at the s'te
of the proposed route to better appreciate the topography of the land. My comments
follow;
1. Figure 1 shows a copy of a portion of the Park and Trail System Plan taken from
the City of Plymouth Comprehensive Plan. For reference, I have circled the area in. question. Theo- posed Trail borders on the NW corner of Section 8, and the NE
corner of Section 7
2. Figure 2 shows a copy of sheet 29 of the Hennipen County Soil Map taken from
Plat Review 83003 Dated 4-13-•83 by the Elm 'Creek Conservation Commission.
Their map shows a box section indicating the land at the NW corner of Section 8whichborderstheproposedTrail. If you will note, the area to the North and West of
the corner Is marsh. The Plat Review Ilsts the 100 year flood elevation at 930.9,
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3.iquregw#nthe topography, at the NE corner of Section 74 Note that the
elevation, at the route of ha A+"cptd. Trail Is 923, f iqure a similarly sheer the NV I
corner of Saction o' with an; elevation of 922. Both map
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below the flood' To be significantly abovethis,l would renuire a great deal
of fill, and: disra rption too the current track of E M Creek -
4. The. Comprehensive Plan states that one of the criteria for the Park and Trail
atsm plan is to proteot natural resources, suoh as flood plains, =ewe so ass,
nd ponding areas from development.« The 'proposed
noreland Management area aTrailactsacrossanareasatisfying all of the above criteria. Mttoce does not appear
0or1$i9te0t with the objectives of the Plan,
5. The cost, both in tax dollars to build a Trail through this swamp, and in toss of
breeding area for dusk,, geese, and other wildlife seems prohibitive versus the
benefits, The State of tvllnnesota has been activ0ly trying to preserve wetlands, and
this would be counter to. that objective.
5. Considering the interests of the Elm Creek Conservation Commission, theinjectionoftherequiredamountoffill, and construction damage to the watershed,.
would harm the environment they haw baen charged to protect.
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CITY QF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447_
TELEPHONE (812) 559-28100
DATE. January 7, 198
MEMO
TO: PRAC
fRQM: Nancy Pederson, 'Secretary
SIBU rECT: 1984 Annual Report
Attached is a draft copy of the 1984'- Pari; and Recreation Advisory
Commissionannualreport.
The cover page, divider pages, page numbers, etc., will all be
added.prior to making the final copies.
The goals and objectives section included is from 1984, which you
can review for making, corrections and additions for 1985,
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Letter of Transmittal to the Mayor, Council and Citizens of Plymouth
from; Chair Threinen goes here.
984 PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter of Transmittal------------------------------------------------------ i
Members of the Commission-------------------------------------------------- 2
Commission Attendance Chert------------------------------------------------ 3'
Commission Highlights----------------------- w ------------ --__- ---- - 4
Administration- ---- ----------------- - - -
Recreation Programs --------------------------------------------------------
SeniorSenior Citizen Program -------------------------------------- -------
AthleticPrograms -------_r-----------------------------------------
Environmental ------------------- Environmental------------------- --_-------------- --------- ----
Forestry--------------- -------_----.-_ -- -----------------
1985 Goals and Objectives--------------------------------------------------
BudgetBudget Charts--------------------------------------------------------- Appendix
1984 PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
There are seven members on the Park; and Recreation Advisory Commission, each
appointed for a three-year terms by the City Council. The Chair is appointed
4y the Mayor from among the members of the Commission and serves for a term
of one year. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Name and District Telephone No. Term Expires
Betty Threinen', Chair District #1 559-9271 1/31/86
5860_Lawndale Lane N'
Plymouth, MN 55446
David F. Berg District N2 473-2901 1/31,85
1851:5 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 1/31/87
3935 Orleans Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Frank Dvorak Resigned October 1984)
11745 38th Ave 'N
Plymouth, MN 55441
Sterne Chesebrough, Vice Chair 559-0059 1/31/85
3615 Evergreen Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Judy LaTour 473-8183 1/31/85
1500 Weston Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
John Reed 559-2523 1/31/86
1751 W Medicine Lk. Dr
Plymouth, MN 55441
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COWI.SSION HIGHLIGHTS
Commuoi tCeCenter Plan Developed
Ea'.1y in 1984, theC,ty Council asked the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission to undertake the study of a community center for the City of Plymouth.
The Commission, rather than undertake: this project themselves, felt that it
would be best; tackled by a citizens' committee representing a large segment
of the community. Steve Chesebrough, Vice Chairman of the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission, volunteered to chair this citizen group. After seven
months of study, which incorporated 100 plus citizens working on the plan,
a proposal was submitted to the City Council calling foreight facilities
which are outlined; as: 1. indoor pool
Z. 9ymnasium,
3. senior center,
4. meeting and crafts rooms,
5, social hall,
6. ice arena,
7. kitchen,
8. fitness center.
Because of aver -riding
economic issues, the City decided to proceed with a bond referendum for $7.9
on
million/August 25, 1984. The referendum failedby a wide margin. Three factors
were sited as reasons for this defeat. First, was lack of general information
due to the short time span from the announcement of the date of the election
to the actual election, second, the close proximity to the Wayzata School
District levy referendum, and third, the lack of understanding of the wave
pool.
Neighborhood Park Request from Westminster Homeowners Association
request was submitted to the Par and Recreation Advisory Commission
for consideration of a small tot -lot type park to be developed on the southeast
side of County Road 61 to serve the Westminster neighborhood, After much,
dellberatton and research, the Park and Recreation Commi,ssi,on held a public
hearing and drafted a proposal' calling for the development of a small park
on the west side of County Road 61. However, the City Council upon review of
Commission Highlights
Page
this recommendation, decided to opt for continuing with the existing comprehen-
sive plan as it was developed, showing one neighborhood park site on the northwest
side of County Road 61.
New Commissioner Appointed
NuTy La our was appointed to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
to take the place of the vacancy created by the resignation of James Rice.
Commissioner Edwards was re-appointed, to the Commission for a, three-year term
and has been a member for 15 years. John Reed was appointed to the.: Park,and
Recreation Advisory Commission to fill the vacancy left by Frank Dvorak's
resignation, in November, 19848
Park User Fees
Comissioner Beteg submitted a report.to the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission which recommended that the City Council not implement user fees
for youth sports or athletic associations during the ,year 1984..He listed sever
reasons why user fees for youth athletics should not be implemented at this time.
The Commission concurred with Commissioner Berg's recommendation and passed this
recommendation along to the City Council which also concurred by taking no action
toward implementing user fees.
LAWCON/LCMR Grant
fTie_Ramand Recreation. Advisory Commission, upon review of their capital
improvements program, recommendedthat a LAWCON grant application for the
deveiclment of Phase I work on Parkers Lake City Park be prepared and submitted
during 1984 for funding in fiscal year 1985. This grant has received preliminary
approval as of the writing of this annual report, and final approval is expected
sometime in the first half of 1985.
Test Medicine Lake City Park
e Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommended to-the.-City Council
that we proceed with the acquisition of a single family house at 11814 18th Avenue
for inclusion in West Medicine Lake City Park. The City C.,unci'l upon review
of this recommendation, felt that it was premature at this time to acquire the
I.
Coraaission Highlights
Page
z property anddeclined the honwowner's offer to purchase.
Zachary P1 field Play Equipment
The Parkan Recreation, dvisory Commission recommended that the City
Council allocate $32,000 for a play area to be developed at the Zachary Playfield
Complex. This work was approved and completed during 2984 using a nautical
theme. of a large ship and one smaller ship supplemented by swing sets, springed
animals, etc. The highlight of this play area is two cable rides 60 feet in
length.
iDevelopment of Neighborhood Parks
ng 1984, t earkanarecreation Advisory Commission unJertook the
development of two new neighborhood parks. One site, located on property owned
by the tillyblads over near County Road I8, was an eight acre site developed
in conjunction with a major storm water retention pond, and a residential
housing development project. The second site, located in southwest Plymouth,
is known as Maplecreek Parka and i's, located, approximately on 27th Avenue
between Zanzibar and Weston Lane. This site was previously a special use
site or open space area. The development is,un;ique in that it has a creek
running down through the middle of the park, a nice heavily wooded dense
area, and an open game field which was created by grading and filling of a
small portion of the property. Ninety-five percent of the construction is
completed on these two park sites as of the writing of this report.
Parkers Lake North Pro ergTheParkanecreation Advisory Commission reviewed the proposal for the
for compatabi 1 i ty with the Ci -try's
Parkers Lake North Property/park and trail system plan. The Commission
recommended approval of the preliminary plats as shown by the. developer,
inn thins case, the City of Minneapolis. Included in this preliminary plat
will be one neighborhood park site, one large community playfield site,
approximately at the intersection of Niagara Lane and County Road 6, and
most importantly, the remainder of the shoreline around Parkers Lake.
Conmissi'on Highlights
Page 4
Joint Meeting with Ci Council
On t e ar and Recreation Advisory Commission and the
City Council met jointly to discuss park and recreation issues: Items on
the agenda for discussion at this meeting,weret a presentation by Marty Jessen
on the Clifton E. French Regiortal`Rark park user fees for athletic associations,
priorities for future park acquisition and development,specifically neighborhood
parks, and finally, the community center proposal.
Amendment to Comprehensive Trail Plan
Park.and ecreat ion TF - -sort' Commission held a public hearing to review,
an amendment to the Comprehensive Trail Plan which basically changed the designa--
the
tion of/trail on Pineview Lane north of 50th Avenue from a Class I to a Class I1
trail, At the same time, a Class I trail was then added to the County Read 61.
alignment running from County Road 9 all the way up to County Road 10,
Wayzata Soccer Club
The Wayzata 'Soccer Club camp. before the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission with a request to drop the nark user fees for their tournament which
they were running in conjunction with. the Lystic Fibrosis Foundation as a fund-
raiser, The Commission recommended the waiving of the user fees which amounted
to approximately $1,000 for two tournaments to be run during the 1984 season
by the. Wayzata Soccer Club, The City Council concurred with the Park Commission
recommendation. the tournaments were held as proposed, both being successful'
tournaments for the. participants and, Cystic Fibrosis.
1985 Bu_d9et and CIP
As ttreev do each year, the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission acgain
in 1984, approved and recommended the proposed park and recreation budgets and
capital improvements program to the City Council.
Land Acquisition
The City was successful in completing 'the acquisition of`3 acres of
ground at 1935 Forestview Lane for inclusion in west Medicine Lake City Park.
This culminated the submittal of a 1983 LAWCON/LCMR grant that the Park and.
ecreati;on Advisory Commission had acted upon and was finally approved in 1984.
Commission Highlights
page
The City bought the property from the estate of Gust Swanson for a price of $70,000.
The property does have a small two bedroom home on it, which is now beling rented
for interim use until development of the park is implemented.
Minter Skating Rinks
eir October 11, 1984, meeting, the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission recommended the closing of the Pilgrim lane warming house because of
the high expense of installing a new furnace and the operational expense of this
warming house. It's close proximity (approximately one half block) to the
Plymouth Junior Nigh site made it available as a possible site for continuing
the pleasure of skating and. hockey _rinks, but: discontinuing the warming house
operation. In future years, the winter hockey boards will be removed aou
a pleasure skating rink will; be the only item maintained at this location.
Park Dedication Funds
Based on Se review of the Capital Improvements Program, the Park and
recreation Advisory Commission, at thein December, 1984, meeting, amended
the Park Dedication Funds, which are currently being separated 60% for City
Parks, Playfields and `'rails, and 40% for Neighborhood Parks; to be reallocated
with 70% going toward City Parks, Playfields and Trails, and 30% to Neighborhood
Parks, This change was necessary to supply the capital dollars that will be
required to implement the current proposed five-year Capital Improvements
Program.
Eric Blank- - _--- ---- ----------------- Director
Ruth Brown--------- ----------- w ---- ,-_____ _Recreation Specialist
began in August 1984, part-time)
Rick Busch --------------- ------ Recreation Specialist
Marlene Hill-___------ ------ -- ------------ Part -Time Clerk, Typist
resigned in August 1984)
Mary Patterson ------------------------------ Recreation Specialist
Nancy Pederson----------------- -- --------- M" Secretary
Donna Sankey -------------------------------- Part -Time Clerk Typist
begin in September 1984)
Joanne Schmid-------------------------------- Senior Program Advisor
Part -Time)
Gay Harmon--- _________ ____ __ Recreation Specialist
Part -Time, January -June)
Mark Peterson--------- ---------- Environmental Supervisor
SteveCook------------------------------------------------- Forester
Greg Ertz--- =------------------------ ____._-- -Park Maintenance
Daniel ieitke-------------------------------------- Park Mairtenance
Ruck Jewett-------------------------- a -__-_----- ---Park Maintenance
Alex Morris-- ------- ----Park Maintenance
Gordon *Simons ------- --o__ ------------------ --- ---Park Maintenance
John Wenner ---__---------__-- _-__-- _P,ark Maintenance
Carolyn Racine------------------------ Maintenance Secretary
FINANCIAL
If you are a Plymouth resident, for each $100 in property tax.you paid in
1984, on the average
13.57 went to the City of Plymouth.
Of this $13.57,
12.01 went for general fund purposes and park and recreation activities.
mom the $12.01 for general fund and park and recreation purposes.
2..65 went to Plymouth's Park and Recreation Department.
if that.
21 was for Administration
1.85 was fob Park Maintenance
26 was for Recreation Programs
83 was for, Park Debt Service
For 1984, the budgeted revenues and expenses of the Park and Recreation Depart-
ment were summarized as follows. See Appendix I for a detailed breakdown.
Sources of Revenue
Administration
Maintenance
Recreation Programs
Expenditure
Maperty
Tax Fees
Stateun`d
Grant Surplus Interest
77,984 77,984
508,497 508,497
285,204 97,207 167,255 18,741 2,000
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PARKS 1985-89 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
Year
1985 Expansion of south parking lot at Oakwood Playfield
Parkers Lake Community Park (LAWCON grant)
Trail Improvements
Neighborhood Park Acquisition/De,elopment/Redevelopment
Bass Lake Playfield - Contract Payment (2nd of four payments)
1986 County Road 15 Trail from 1-494 to_Vicksburg Lane
Neighborhood Park Acquisition/Development/Redevelopment
Trail Improvements
Zachary PlayfieldConcession Stand/Scorer's Building
Markers Lake Park (LAWCON grant
Bass Lake: Playfield -Contract Payment (3rd of four payments)
Plymouth Creek. Park; - Phase I Development
1987 Neighborhood Park Acquisition/Development/Redevelopment
Trail Improvements
Bass Lake Playfield - Final Contract Payment
1988 Neighborhood Park Acquisition/uevelopment/Redevelopment
Trail Improvements
1989 Neighborhood Park Acquisition/Devel.opment/Redevelopment,
NEW RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR 1984
Art Center Series
This series,, co-sponsored with the Art Center of Minnesota and'Wayzata, Community
Education met with limited success. The effort was to offer a workshop intro
duction involving a.timited commitment of time and money, so that participants
could sample an activity before making a. large investments Two workshops,
Character Dancing and Drawing for Children, were presented and well received.:
Ile will. cont nue to offer arts programs: were a need or interest seems apparent,,
and because of limited appeal, co-sponsorship seems the mos% appropriate method,
Break Dancing
ance. astraditionally attracted only girls, but with this program, the majority
have been boys. Safety, participation and creativity have: been stressed with
this popular introductory class. There has been some interest expressed in
a more advanced class,
Child's Play is for Mommies and Daddies Too
The -nst5ctor or this class race ve m xed revues. She had very high creden-
tials. but limited experience leading groups. Most parents were happy with the
course and were interested in an on-going parent support group. That idea was
referred to community education.
Community Band
year ro- un program, although it certainly was slow going at first. The most
difficult task became the recruitment of a qualified and cooperative band
director. Po .icipation is higher over the summer months when college students
are back fr school. At present, there are approximately 40 active participants.
A members fee structure will be put into existence in January 1985. The fee
structure gill be competitive to those of neighboring community bands.
Dance Thru the Summer
School year dance c asses were extended into the summer with a workshop format..
Enrollment was low. 'The concept should be re-evaluated.
Fishin
van ety of fishing workshops were offered for youth through adults. Attendance
was good and seemed to indicate interest in this area of programming.
Flea Market
Th-efun,ancf excitement of '`barter and trade"as well as buying, became the
result of this creative program. There were 27 exhibitors and 200 paxtici-
pants. The program is suggested to continue next spring.
Halloween Skate
o-sponsore rough the local skating rink,, this activity was as thrilling
as the holiday, Attendance was fair, and it was suggested that it be continued
as an alternative to the traditional trick-or-treating.
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Juniorr Jazzercise
thedA_u1 t version has been adapted for five to 12 years olds. Attendance has
low for this class,, but the summer season may have had,an impact on attendance.
We have not offered it again, however, aerobic dancing is available for the
same age group,
Kite Fl
eg s ration was good, however-, due to poor weather=conditions, the event
had to be rescheduled, and participation dropped:
Life. Be in It." Water Carnival
Something for everyone gave the carnival its success, along with a gorgeous
day. All summer recreation staff were involved in planning, working and
particpating in the carnival. Participation was highest for the youth, however,
the breakdance competition brought onlookers of all ages. As an annual special
event, the water carnival would prove to be a terrific_ community program..
Marble Tournament
Youth part c pants brought their, parents to a good old-fashioned, all day
event for fun and prizes. Word-of-mouth would seem to interest many more
families. for a future tournament.
Mixed Company
The young adult from 19-35 is the target for this program, sponsored by eight
northwest suburban recreation departments. One successful bike trip was held
to the Apostle Islands. It has been very difficult to make headway with programs
for this age group. Robbinsdale Community Education now has a drop-in singles
program. The northwest communities have met with the coordinator to determine;
how our efforts can best be coordinated and to determine future direction.
PITS Club - Playground in the Schools
Stemming from the success of the summer program, the PITS Club was adapted
to run through the winter months. Registration is fair, and it is apparent:
that it will grow as the program continues,
Sail ing
an sc ool offered in cooperation with Blue Waters Sailing School was very
successful. On the water s4 ling lessons at Medicine Lake were also well
received. The weekend saili•ng trip to Madeline Island was less popular and
should be re -thought or dropped as a program offering.
We have also been approached with the idea of an indepth sailing school for
youth.
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Santa's Na da
This program was a twist from the traditionalBreakfast with Santa. Unfortunately,
weather conditions were poor and attendance was low.
Shakespeare Festival
The concepto plays in the parks is an excellent one. The presentations
this year were also very good. Shiloh Park offered little shade for either
those acting or the audience on a very hot day. We need a better location
and perhaps other activity, i.e., an art fair, to spur attendance. Refreshments
would also be helpful in holding the crowd between performances.
60 -,Minute 'W'orkout
Th,is exercise ass is offered by an independent instructor and is a; blend
of aerobic dance and jazzercise technique. The class has a good attendance
and theinstructor's enthusiasm makes her very popular. It currently is held
at a church, because facilities during the day are so difficult to secure.
Summer Day Cam
This program was offered in conjunction with Robbinsdale Park and Recreation.
Inadequate registration forced cancellation of this new program. The day
camp, may be run agai.n in 1985 after re-evaluating the structure and program
content.
Women's Bod buil l d i n,E[
A,basic, n ro inion to weightlifting for women. Registration was fair and
seemed to indicate interest in this area of programming,
Young Children's Hol i daYTTo uur
TheDayton's Auditorium was the destination for this group of pre-schoolers
and adults. It was extremely popular. We should pursue more pre-school trips
in the future.
1984 ACTIVITY FINIROLLMENT
Youth Activities # of Classes # of Participants
Adaptive: Recreation 6 46
Art Center Series 2 15
Children's Trips (includes downhill 7 171
skiing)
Child's Play 1 8
Create Some Fun (Arts b Crafts) 2 32
Dance ig 226
Dog Show i 75
Firearm Safety Training 5 149
Gymnastics 26 362
Halloween Rollerskating 1 24
Horse Care and Riding Lessons 1 9'
Kicks for Kids, (aerobic dancing) 2 39
Kite Fly 1 18
Marble Tournament 1 30
Musical Trolley 1 24
PITS 160 (20 stops/week) 1,813
PITS Club 2 17
Play Pals/Playtime Discovery 13 116'
Puppet Wagon 224 (28 stops/week) 5,404
Swimming Lessons 83 917
Teeny Tumblers 8 83
What's Cookin'? 1 10
Adult Activities
Aerobic Dancing 8 193
Bits and Pieces 5 110
Clubs 1 9
Community Band 3 85
Daytime Ski Trips 8 40
Getaway Trips 12 155
Jazzerci;se 21 1,347
Flea Market 1 200
Fishing Clinics 5 40
Running Your First Marathon 1 10
denotes new class
of Classes ? of Participants
60 -Minute Workout ....
l rise_. . _-tici ._.
Wiggle and Giggle 2 13
Waterpolo 3 47
For All Ages
American Karate 6 B&
Boardsaiing 24
Community Concerts 5 485 (poor weather
for two)
Cross -Country Skiing 1 31
Family Fare 4 32
Life. Be 10 It. Fater Carnival 1 280
Picnic Kits 31 uses 1,734
Sailing 3 48
Shakespeare Festival 1 60
denotes new class
1983-84 CLASS COMPARISON
1983 1984
Classes Enrollment Classes Enrollment
Youth 479 7,660 568 9,598
Adults 76 2,330 66 2,037
All Ages 51 3,375' 58 2,992:
Beaches 239,044 18,105
Open Swim 666 1,012
NUMBER OF NON -PLYMOUTH PARTICIPANTS IN PROGRAMS
1983 1984
Youth 163 112'
Adults 655 432
All Ages 92
Swimming 90 105
The above statistics do not include any participation in athletics o
senior citizen programs,
SENIOR ACTIVITI€S IN 1984
The senior advisor works with three senior clubs in Plymouth and attends these
club meetings monthly:_
St. Mary of the Lake "Over 55" Chub
This club meets the first Monday off' each month at St. Mary of the Lake Church.
The ,group averages 40 mes bers attending each month. Club members have a pot-
luck luncheon, after which a shortbusiness meeting is held. Card playing
follows. Many of the members in this club also belong; to the Plymouth Senior
Club.
WWaXzaata Senior Citizens Club
This c u was one o t e rst senior groups organized in the area. They meet
twice a month (second and fourth Fridays) at the Messiah Methodist Church in
Plymouth. The majority of the members are older seniors and residents of
Plymouth. This group averages 35 members per meeting and have a bag lunch
with dessert and coffee served by members. R short business meeting follows,
and at the first meeting, they have a program. Cards are played at the second
meeting.
P1 outh Senior Club
This group meets on the thirdMonday of the month at the West Medicine Lake
Community Club building. This group donates the space to the seniors for their
monthly meeting. This club averages 90-100 members per meeting. Following
a catered lunch, a short meeting is held., An entertaining program is sometimes
presented, after which cards are played.
Program Committee - The Senior advisor meets quarterly with seniors
to plan programs for senior club meetings and also to plan special
events.
Care and Share - The Senior advisor meets with the executive board of
Care and Share monthly. This group keeps volunteer hours of seniors
who are involved in the following volunteer jobs friendly visiting,
driving seniors, Ambassador Nursing Home, Courage Center. With the
help of the advisor, this group also presents new volunteer opportunities
to seniors.:
Seni-es in the clubs of Plymouth receive the Suburban Community Services news-
letter. This newsletter strives to bring information pertinent to the retired
adult and to the seniors in the Plymouth area:
Special Events
Each monthexcept June, July and August), two special events are planned for
the seniors. These events are planned by the representatives of the Plymouth
clubs. Programs at these events are both entertaining and/or educational.
Nineteen eight -four programs included: The Normal Processes of Aging, Hawaii,
Cancer and its Myths, slides on "The 0r;-.nd Old South," slides on England,
Housing Alternatives for Seniors, slides ,an the Far East,, Senior Power and
How to Use It, Ruth Stout's Garden, a movie "Granpa Doc," a hearing screening,;
a lecture on the Hinckley fire, and slides of Greece. A catered lunch or
coffee and dessert is also served. The average attendance is 25-30 people,
And the events are held at St. Mary of the Lake school.
Along with these events, other activities are available with bus transportation
being made possible through the senior adviser. These included stage presenta-
tions at Cooper High School, a free ice show at Braemer Arena, Music in Plymouth
at Plymouth City Center, a Minnesota Arts Festival in Minneapolis,_ Northwestern
Bell's Harvest Fest in Robbinsdale, and a bingo party sponsored by the Plymouth
Jaycee Women, The average number of Plymouth residents at these events was
40-45 persons.
Other events through the year included Wfioers Training Workshop for all senior
club officers, long distance telephone calls provided by Target stores, and a
special evening for seniors to shop at Target stores for the holidays.,
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The senior advisor also plans and escorts monthly trips for the seniors. Trips
in 19;4 have included: Betty Crocker Kitchens, KSTP TV's Good Company Show,
The Ice Follies, lunch and fashion show at Lafayette Club, Como Park Zoo,
Minnesota Artists Juried Show at the Art Center, the University of Minnesota.
Showboat, a boat cruise on the St. Croix River, the Bob Hope Show at the Carlton
Celebrity Room, Minnesota State Fair, Twins Game, Fall Color Tour to Red Wing,
Nicollet Island inn and River Place, the play "A Servant's Christmas" and a
holiday home tour with lunch at Lord Fletcher's. The average number of Plymouth
seniors was approximately 30-35 persons,
Other Programs and Services for Seniors
ur ng the year, various other sere ces are available to Plymouth seniors:
Energy Assistance - Senior volunteers from the community staffed an
energy assistance site in the Plymouth City Cep: or during the length
of the entire program.
Tax Assistance The City Center in Plymouth, was staffed by senior
volunteers to help seniors complete their income and property tax,
forms. This service was available from February 1 through April
15,, 1984.
Monthly Calendar - Each month, a calendar of events for seniors is
nlade available at the club meetings_. This calendar includes all
regular and special events for Plymouth seniors.
Flu Immunization Clinic For the first time, Hennepin County provided
Plymouth seniors with a clinic for flu shots at the: City Center in
Plymouth. Seventy-six people were immunized. Plymouth seniors
through the Care and Share Committee volunteered to assist the County
staff by collecting funds;, putting on band-aids, etc.
Cable TVSeveral seniors in Plymouth are involved with the Cable TV
network. Monthly meetings are held, and the group writes, produces
and films its own shows. There is a wide variety of shows which include
interviews, demonstrations and educational programs.
Bridge Group - Each week, a group meets to pray bridge in an informal
setting. No instruction is provided, and new members are always
encouraged to come.
NEW ATHLETIC PROGRAMS IN 1984
Men's Floor Hocke L _eague
tie had come— inquiries about starting a men's floor hockey league, so last
January, we became one of the few communities in Minnesota to run a program
of this kind. _Floor hockey is played in a gymnasium using plastic sticks
and pucks. Nine teams played in a league run at Oakwood Elementary, last
January through March. The teams enjoyed this fast-moving and strenuous
game so much that we decided to expand to a fall league which was run at
Plymouth Junior High in October and November, with seven teams participating.
The only thing limiting the continued growth of this program is the rapid'
decline in gym availability,
Adult Co-Rec Wallyball
Wallyball isa game much like volleyball, except that it is played in a
racquetball court, and you can play the ball off the walls. We were able
to make arrangements with the Plymouth Racquetball Club to use their courts
to run an open gym of wallyball on Sunday evenings. Participants choose
new teams Each week for wallyball games, then are free to use the club's
sauna and whirlpool. We are now running fall, winter and spring programs
with about 20 people: each time. Plans are now underway to run some
wallyball leagues,.
Archer Clinic
Late in the summer of 1983, we. completed an archery range at Plymouth .reek
Playfield. To make use of these facilities, we offered an archery one -day
clinic last June. Grant.togan, from Midwest Archery Center in Blaine, came
out and gave an excellent clinic in the fundamental's of archery. He also
provided all of the equipment. Thirteen youngsters participated.
Fall Unofficiated Co-Rec Volleyball League
Four years ago, we started a winter co- rec unofficiated volleyball league
for those people interested in playing low-key recreational volleyball
without referees. Interest remained steady with about eight teams per
year. This year, we decided to try running a fall league, and were surprised
to have 20 teams sign up! The enthusiasm seems to have carried over to
our winter league, which has increased to 18teams.
City Center Golf Lessons
Tnt---die past, we have run our golf instruction exclusively at B b V Driving
Range in Plymouth. This past May, we additionally -offered, some golf mini -
clinics at the City Center. These were shorter, less expensive lessons held
on the City Center grounds using plastic golf balls. This new format was
well received with 38 people participating.
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YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS AND SPORTS CLUBS SERVING PLYMOUTH RESIDENTS
The City of Plymouth, due to its size and the fact that itcontains parts of
four school districts, #270 -Hopkins, #279 -Osseo, 0281-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 9-1.8)
Basketball (grade., 7-9)
Hockey ( ages 6-16)
Soccer (a es 6-16)
Football ages 7-13)
Northwest Soccer Club (ages 10-15)
District #1284 Baseball/Softball
Boys (ages 7-18)
Girls (ages 7-15)
District #284 Youth Hockey Association
Boys and Girls (ages 6-16)
Plycnauth/Wayrata Youth Basketball Association
Boys and Girls (grades 4-9)
WayGata 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 E2.79)
Baseball (ages 9-18)
Football (ages 9-12)
Osseo -Maple Grove Hockey Association
Boys and Girls (ages 5-16)
Oriole Basketball (School District 0279)
Boys and Girls (grades 3-9)
Skip's Soccer Club
Boys and Girls (ages 8-12)
1934 PLYMOUTH PLAYFIELQ USAGE
PLAYFIELD SOFTBALL.
60'
BASEBALL
90
BASEBALL SOCCER
TACKLE
FOOTBALL
TOUCH
FOOTBALL BROOhBALL
OF HRS
HOCKEY
4 -MAN
HOCKED!
Oakwood 0 47 58 275 35 0 0 80 0
LaComPte 20 50 0 0 0 0 0 70 0
Ridgemount 0 13 4 112 10 0 0 120 0
Plym Ck. 265 0 43 65 0 106 36 90 50
Ply Jr High 45 56 0 115 10 0 0 74 0
Zachary 1,184 12 69 165 0 0 0 66 0
TOTAL 11514 178 174 732 55 106 36 500 50
This is, the number of games played by the youth athletic associations, Plymouth Park, and Recreation Department,'
school teams, and private groups on Plymouth playfields. It does not include school physical educationclasses
or intramurals or any team practices.
Facilities
LaCompte Park Oakwood Park Plymouth Park Plymouth Creek Park
Tsoft a7Wasebal l fields 3 soccer/football fields s T/asebarl l fields2 saitba3T7as eb fields
1 hockey rink 1 softball/baseball field 3 soccer/football fields 1 90' baseball field
Ridgemount Park
1 s- oftbal aseball field
1 90' baseball field
2 soccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks
1 90' baseball field
1 hockey rink
Zachary Park
Oso t a esebal? fields
1 90' baseball field
2 soccer/football fields
2 hockey rinks
2 hockey rinks 1 soccer/football field
2 hockey rinks
PLYMOUTH INDIVIDUAL SPORTS ENROLLMENTS 1979 - 84
PROGRAM 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
Fall Open Gym Basketball 20 26 15 34 25 62
Winter Open Gym Basketball 24 20 20 24 20 16
Spring Open Gym Basketball 12 15 12 30 16 20
Youth Basketball Camp 50 70
Fall Open Gym Volleyball 30 20 45 30 25 39
Winter Gpen Gym Volleyball 28-_ 30 46 32 36 19
Spring Open Gym Volleyball 30 27 24 30 34 26
Volleyball Instruction 36 22 18
Fall Open Wallyball 20
Winter Open Wallyball 20
Spring. Open Wallyball 20
Youth Wrestling Inst. 50 32 28 20 20
Youth Soccer Inst. 60`
T -Ball 268 208 112 140 250 160
Youth Softball 75 68 53 60
Ice Skating Inst. 250 165 74 44
Archery Inst. 13
Boot Hockey Tournament 78 102 1-08
Spring Tennis Inst. 64 72 99 80 97 97
Sumner Tennis Inst. 53 205 161 148 187 178
Jrs. Tennis Lg, 40 32 35 34
Spring Tennis Lgs. 15 28 27 8
Summer Tennis Lgs. 52 87 64' 68 48
Fall Tennis Lgs 8
City Tennis Tourny 28 18
Open Tennis Tourny 42 108 ill 1,17 82 94
Jrs. Tennis Tourny 28 30
Spring Golf Inst: 60 91 86 90 82 97
Summer Golf Inst. 57 164 67 71 103 16.7
Fall Golf Inst. 24
Jrs. Golf Lg. 41 57 98 130 41
Ladies Golf Lg. 23 18
Weight Training Inst. 66 36 32
Viking Training Camp Trip 31 20 40
Twins Game Trip 116 135 180
TOTAL 963 1,322 1,409 1,626 1,694 1,711
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PLYM3UTH TEAM SPORTS ENROLLMENTS 1979-84
Fall 3 -Man Basketball
1 N7 80 81 1983 1984
22 16 24 32 32
Wntr 3 -Man Basketball 18 27
Sprg 3 -Man Basketball 16' 22 19 28 32: 24
5 -Man Basketball 6 8 8 12 12 12
Fall Unoff. Volle bali 20
Wntr UnoM Volle .ball 7 7 11 8
Power Volleyball 13 14 10 14 12 12
4 -Man Football 11 14 24 _ 28 29
Co-Rec Broomball 6 12 12 12
Fall Floor Hockey 6
Spring Floor Hockey 9
4 -Man Hockey 14 14
Summer Softba l 56 60 72 100" 124 123
Fall Softball 22 32 37 30
Fall Soccer 20 29 36 34
TOTAL TEAMS 91 137 194 282 1 368_,t__ 392
Softball Tournaments
Plymouth Open (1981-52 teams, 1982-33 teams)
Plymouth Industrial (19811s20' teams, 1982-23 tears, 1983-28 teams, 1984-18 teams)
MRPA Men's State Industrial (1983-85 teams, 1984-86 teams)
USSSA Divisional Men's. Class B Industrial (1983-26 teams)
USSSA Divisional Men's Class C(1984-814 teams)
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PARK MAINTENANCE MONTH -BY -MONTH CALENDAR
December-Februa°y
1. Swop, shovel, and, flood rinks.
2. Trash pick-up.,
3. cuilding inspection and repair.
4. Cross Country Ski Trail l aintenance'.tn plyr)outh Greek Park
March
T.e4ve' hockey nets.
2. Clean and repaint warming houses.
3. Build and repair wooden walkways for warming, houses..
4. Build picoi`c tables..
S. Repair play structures.
6. Equipment change -aver for spring, and summer seasons.
7. Building inspection and repair,
April
1 . 0 rder and pick. up athletic field marking compound and paint.,
2. Ferti ire,parks.
3e Prepare beaches, k
4. Put up fences.
Prepare softball fields.
61 Seed general skating areas.
7. Repair play !>tructures.
84 Building inspection and repair,
9. Irrigation system check.
MAY ustAugust
1. lowand trim parks.
2. Clean and rake beaches.
3. Maintain, line andl paint, athletic. fields.
4. Repair -play structures.
S. ` 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., Maintaino line and paint athletic fields.,
3.` Repair play structurpc-.
4. Fertilize and 'spray
S. Take down fences.
6. Ready beach for winter, take in buoys.
7. Pick up trash.
8. Building inspection and repair.
October
1. Wow 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.
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MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES BY SEASON
1ii`nter
Tarlci aintenance crews maintain 11 hooey rinks and 20 general skating rinks
at 20 Locations throughoot the Citivr Duties consist of daily grooming 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 specUl repairs or painting projects take place,.
Spring
UT ngs are cleaned, wood; surfaces stained and walls repainted, General
skating areas: are levelea and seeded. Park and play structure inspections
take place and repairs are made. Equipment change over takes place for the
upcoming turf season. Seventeen thousand pounds of fertilizer is applied
to our parks and 40 gallons of herbicide. Our two swirmting 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 bleachers are delivered to the parks..
Summer
ItRngs"the traditional mowing and trimming of approximately 250 acres of
park land. Of these 250 acres, 109 atm 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 over -seeded each summer and all goal mouths are resodded. Softball
fields are dressed on a daily basis.' Bath 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 oasis and the proper repairs made. Rubbish removal begins
on a twice weekly basis.
Fall
This is our change=over season. Athletic fields are aerated to loosen the
soil. Another seventeen thousand pounds of fertilizer and 40 gallons of
herbicide are applied to the park lands. Dormant seeding of soccer fields
in worn areas takes place. General skating areas are regraded and berms
placed for water tretention. Hockey rink boards are repainted when necessary.
Irrigation systems are drained and made ready for winter., Final park
inspections and repairs are made. Trees are pruned and wrapped. Equipment
change -over for the winter season takes place.
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4 SUMMARY OF BARK MAINTENANCE TOURS FROM JANUARY THROUGH NOVEMBER, 1984
City Center 111.25 Faaendin Park 100.75
Queensland Park 125 Ponderosa 2.75
4reen, Oaks Park 208 Olive Lane Pond 43.75
Lions Park 104.75 34th Ave b East; Med Lake 11.50
Circle Park 99.50 Sunset Hills Elem. 44
l,mer Park 83.75 Oakview Pond 24.25
Faun Seasons/Meadow Lawn. 157.50. Meadowwood Park 29.50
Imperial Hills Park 294 Cemetary 32.75
Shiloh Park 189.75 Pilgrim Lane Elem. 437.50
Hemlock :Park 94.25 12th Avenue Pond 37.70
Mission Hills 213.50 Industrial Strip 4
Gleanl.och Park 76 Fire Station #1 65
Q Medicine Lake Beach: 285 fire Station #2 128.50
East 'Medicine Lake Beach 822 Public Works Building 1,836.25
Parkers Lake: 12 Schmidt Lake Park 162
Timber Shores Park 189 Lift Station P. his. W.T. 18
Plymouth Creek P ayfiel.d. 1.,290.75 Trai 1>s 480.50
LaCompte Playfield 692.25 Inspection 10.50
Plymouth Playfield 1,162.50 Playfields 520.50
Oakwood Playfield 1,123 Sidewalks 103.50
Zachary Playfield 3,042' Neighborhood 124
Rdgemount Playfield 972 Maple Creek Park 219
Greenwood Elementary 595 Outside City 100.25
Ferndale- North 1 Others 355
Beacon Heights 4
12 An additional 523 hours for attendant.
Greentree West Park
Amber Woods Park 32.50
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1984 PARK MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Zachary Park
o Installation of Frisbee Golf Course (.9 hole).
o Installation of 'play area and cable ride system:
o Around work for batting cage..
i; East Medicine Lake Beach -
o Completion of play area and deck system.,
o Installation of oanoe racks.
II erial' Hills
o-F—rst of renovation. Replaced timbered retaining walls around play
area,. Removed and replaced sand.
o Installation of diggers and.oew springed animals.
Hemlock
a 'TTigr edges ground play areas,,
o Replaced wood chips with sand.
o Built sand boa, and installed new springed animals.
o Restained existing wood structures.
o Installed new slide.
PPlMuth Puppet Pl house
0 Rebuilt the puppe wagon with a new look that is rustic in nature, similar
to a "little house on the prairie" look.
Nei hborhood Parks
oont. nued replacement of park signs in our neighborhoodparks. All signs
are similar in shape to the Plymouth logo
Trai l s
o onstructed asphalt trail and timber wall, on Vicksburg Lane.
o Completed asphalt trail between Kirkwood Lane and 45th Avenue.
o Overlay trails:
Shiloh Park
0gr1m Park
Four Seasons area
In -1984, we tried something a little different with some of our temporary
personnel. Ite hired two individuals to specifically 'maintain a particular
park. One went to Zachary Playfield and the other to East Medicine.Lake Beach.
Their fynctions were to trig weed, maintain the ballfields, beaches and buildings.
They were responsible for trash clean up and generally looking after the area.
We had many compliments regarding these two, sites and their appearance. This
type of maintenance differs from ` our routine type in that you are on -top of the
situation daily.
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1,984 FORESTRY PROGRAM
The Forestry Program involves the regulation of the trees and other plant
life growing on City property. This includes: disease and pest control,
an extensive forestation and reforestation of public park hand, the removal
of hazardous trees, weed control, public land encroachment, public.information
for the care, and maintenagce of trees, shrubs and other plant life, and other
projects and duties involving the environmental coricerns of the City of Plymouth.,
Disease Control
Nineteen eighty -four was a particularly serious year in Plymouth for tree
Losses due to Dutch elm disease. This: can be attributed to two main factors.
One, was the mild winter we experienced in 1982-A3, leading to high:elm beetle
survival, and consequently, high disease transmission in '1983. These infections
often do not become evident until' the following ear X1984).. The second factor
Is the current level of our Dutch elm disease control program. Currently,
response to Dutch elm disease is being done on a commplaint.only basis, under
this program, we. condemned over 1,540 elms. We would estimate that th?t
would comprise no more than 50%of the trees that could have been marked. The
presense of these diseased trees fro year to year compounds the occurrence
of Dutch elm -disease incidence at a greatly increased rate.
Reforestation
Spring p ant ng will be the, emphasis for at least the next;, several years.
Better viability of our planting stock is the reason
The spring, 1984, contract prodded for the 152: large trees andKO shrub
plants,in some 10 locations. This saw the completion of the Plymouth Boule-
vard planting plan as it now exists.
City crews planted some 150 "bare. root_ shade trees throughout various City parks
and walkways, andel some 1,500 seedlings at various locations.
Through cooperation in community service projects and fund raisers with the
following groups$ we were able to place another 1,000seedlings on City prop-
erty; Mission Hills Homeowners Association, Wayzata Whippersnappers (4-H club),
two boy scout troops, and the Armstrong High School tennis team.
Weed Nuisance Vegetation Control
n accordance with.the State o Minnesata and Hennepin County, the City of
Plymouth enforces the noxious weed law. In-addition to the noxious weed;
ordinance,.Plymouth has an eightiinch height ordinance on all nuisance vege-
tation in residential areas. of the City. Agricultural cash, crops under
caltivation and City designate"• natural areas are not subject to the height
ordinance, but must comply with State noxious weed laws. Again in 1984,
the Forestry programemployedthe. same excellent, seasonal, weed inspector;
No:ti,ces to remove: noxious weed.or nuisance vegetation were served to 442
private properties. This is a.12% increase in the number of notices served
last year. With increased development, it should be expedted that this number
will increase in 1985, and subsequent years, until much more of Plymouth is
fully populated.
Encroachments
Plymouth y parks, nati,wal areas, easements and other City -owned lands are
intended for the use. benefit: and enjoyment of the.general public. Occas
siohally, individuals will encroach upon public lands with play structures,
tree/shrub plantings, gardens, lawn trimmings, etc., posing safety hazards,
maintenance obstructions or aesthetic hor,-conformities. These encroachments
must be removed from City owned lands. (usually within 10 days). The 1984
season showed only a few instances of non-conformance; This is most likely
due to more defined property boundaries and a growing awareness on the part
of the citizenry. We would anticipate this problem to remain at a minimum
in the years to come,;
Contractual Services
e eV stry P ram deals in a number of services through the use of insured
private contractors. The areas are: diseased tree removal (public and some
private), diseased tree haulingrdisposAl . weed cutting (public and some pri
vate), stump removal and reforestation - all awarded on a low -bid, basis. This
form of administration allows the City to carry out these services economically
with the least amount of manpower and equipment, while maintaining quality
and control of operations.
In 1984, revision- were made, to the following contracts to enhance production
andmake the City's position stronger in securing the provisions of the con
tract: tree removal. tree hauling,° reforestation and weed removal.
New and On-going Projects
nursery has.been started using some 280 trees of species. This willA
be used to propagate replacement trees and species we have difficulty purchasing
from nursery sources.
Besides our normal costs for tree: remo=val of diseased trees, we undertook four
major projects of tree clean-up.
Through the use of the Twin Cities Tree Trust, we removed over 3,800 dead, dying
and healthy elm trees from public lands. These were hard -access areas with. a
high incidence of disease that we had difficulty reaching during; the summer
months. Therefore, we found it necessary to remove healthy elms in order to
prevent problems of access and disease control in the future.
Another project was the pruning of trees. along the west side of Schmidt Lake
just east of Larch Lane. Although this produced controversy, the tree cover
was too heavy, and. the removal of some under',cover .and branches should be
considered beneficial to the stand.
The other two clean-up projects were the shore side of West Medicine Lake Beach
and the woods at Schmidt Lake Parr.
Areas like these will have to be addressed each year while we attempt to claim
and restore wooded lands for public use..
The City had its first Arbor Day celebration in some years, and we plan many
more for the years to comer As part of Arbor Day, the: Shel'ard Learning Center
presented the City '4 spruce tree that was planted with a ceremony a,t City Center.
In conjunction with: Arbor Day, we presented every student at Greenwood Elementary
School in grades kindergarten through third, a tree for planting at their own
home. Over 350 trees were given, away. Hopefully, this will be a program we can
offer every year.
Autumn 1984 saw the completion of r City-wide street gree invent ry. Specifi
cations were completed by tate Forester, and the City contracted with Davey
Environmental for the data collection, tabulation and analysis. Over 13,000
trees, over three inches in diameter, were found within the streets right-of-
way in Plymouth.
In November, 1984, the Council took action to establish the tree subsidy
program, one of the most far-reaching new projects involving the City forest.
This program should offer a very positive response to a negative situation,
besides`increasing. reports of Dutch elm disease incidence and helping us
affect more control.
In 1985,, citizens who lose trees to Dutch elm disease or oak wilt, will be
given a tree for each. tree lost, up to two trees for each piece of property.
To qualify, the diseased trees must be condemned by the Forester, and all
runes and regulations for the; tree removal must be followed.
In 1984, several articles were written in "Plymouth on Parade" to provide
public information regarding trees and their care It is hoped to expand this
area of public information in the coming year by producing at least two
video cassette recordings of tree care "spots" for general public viewing;
on the City's cable TV channel.
1984 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1, RECOMMEND PLYMOUTH,'S LEISURE OBJECTIVES
p Evaluate development trends and population 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 development. This effort shall involve collaboration with
schooldistricts, service clubs and other community recreational, components
to reduce unnecessary program duplication, provide appropriate facilities
and insure consistency of City recreation policies and programs. Hold one
in-house training session' focusing on future trends, ideas, etc.
2. REVIEW FACILITY NEEDS
Review the comprehensive park and recreation facilities plan, as related'
to City parks and playfields, neighborhood parks and trails. This heeds'
assessment shall include a review of the City's comprehensive community
development patterns and trends, Park andLard-Use Guide Plans and meetings
with neighborhood and; other community groups..
3. PLAN THE RECREATION PROGRAMS
Carefully plan the City's recreation programs to insure that they are
responsive'to 'the citizens' desires and needs. Only those programs
meeting continuing public acceptance should be offered. Use past progrer
parti;eipants to help evaluate and develop new program ideas.
4. HELP PROMOTE PLYMOUTH'S ATHLETIC GROUPS
Develop a program of communication and coordination between the City's'
park.and recreation depar-trent and all athletic groups in an effort
to better serve all portions of the community..
h. RECOMMEND DARK USAGE POLICIES
Formulate and recommend to Council policies for appropriate use and
maintenance of park facilities and recreation programs.
6. GET PLYMOUTH'S CITIZENS INVOLVED
Encourage community service organiz4tions 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 park system and recreation programming, but will foster increased
community pride. Promote citizen involvement in the study of a possible
community center.
1. PREPARE THE PARKS C.I.P.
Develop annually the park and recreation component to the City's five-year
Capital Improvements Prograde (C.I.P.). The, parks component should consider
all capital improvements needed, as evaluated by PRAC, and the sources of
funding. 'Submission of thfs 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.
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8. EVIEW THE OPERATING BUDGET
Review the City of Plymouth'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.
9. REVIEW DEVELOPER,PLANS
Coordinate throughout the year and hold ane meeting with the Planning
Commission so as to review development plana at. the proper stage. Each
plan will be reviewed : to ensure that it complies with Plymouth's overall
plans for both parks and trails. The'joint`meeting should be held
in April if possible.
14. UPDATE TO COUNCIL BI -ANNUALLY
Meet twice annually with Plymouth's Cit,} Council The meeting will be
Joint with full membership of both the Ccl,,acil and PRAC invited. Deliver
to the. Council presentations of current work and problems encountered.
Solicit the Council's reactions and advice..
11. LEGISLATION
Review and recommend 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 TCS
Conduct a parks tour for PRAC, City Council, Plari.iing Commission, City
staff and other interested citizens prior to the development and approval
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13 REVIEW AND UPDATE AS NEEDED COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND TRAIL PLANS 1kp()AIL
Based 'on actual development p ans approved since the par
system: plans were adopted by the Ctty Council in February 1987.
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Appendix goes here and includes:
General Fund Operating Budget; for Paris and Recreation Administration
General Fund Operating Budget for Paris Maintenance and; Environmental;
Summary of Revenue for the Recreation Fund
Recreation. Fund Operating Budget
Summary of Revenue for Shade Tree Disease Control,
Operating 'Budget for shade Tree Ns,-jase Control