HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 06-13-1985Plymouth Paris and Recreation Advisory Commission. NOTE: We will meet. at 6:45
Regular Meeting of June 13, 1985; 7:30 p.m. at Parkers Lake Park to wa'l
Plymouth City Center Council Chambe.s the park site.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2.. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a.. Athletic Associations - Don Borst, Wayzata -Plymouth Soccer Assoc.
b. Staff
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a.. Approved. Neighborhood Park Plans Circle and, Green Oaks
b. Schmidt Lake Upgrading
c, Oakwood Playfield ;Peaking Lot
S. Unfinished Business
a.. Parkers: Lake, Update
b. Community Center
c. Neighborhood Park Improvement Projects
d. St. Mary's Land Acquisition
e. Imperial Hip's Park Update
f Review Joint Meeting with Maple Grove
g. 1986-90 CIP Draft
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6. New Business
a. OakwoodBaseball Fence
b. Bike Path Dunkirk Lane
c. Grant Application - Fitness Court - Zachary Playfield'
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next Meeting - July 11
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the .Park and Recreation. Advisory Commission
May 9, 1985
Page 15
Present:, Chair Threinen, Commissioners Chesebrough, Edwards, Mullan, Reed,
LaTour and Beach; staff Blank, Cook and Pederson; And residents,
from the Green Oaks neighborhood
1. CALF TO ORDER
Vice: Chairman Chesebrough called the May meeting to order at.7:39 p.m.
due to the temporary absence of Chair Threinen.
Z. APPROVAL OF MINUTE5
A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner Mullan
to approve the April minutes as presented. The: motion carried with all
ayes.
3 VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations.. No representatives were present at this meeting.
b. Staff. Steve Cook announced that he was involved in a large planting
project throughout the city,, with 1,000 seedlings being planted. He
indicated that 22 trees had been moved in. Green Oaks park. He also
stated that the City had recently won a Tree City USA award by meeting
Lour criteria.which included having, a tree ordinance, spending $1 per
capita on trees for the City, celebrating Arbor Day and having a tree
board.. When asked who made up the tree board, Steve responded that
the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission was the board.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTIONi
a. Oakwood Parking Lot. Director Blank indicated that a $46,700 bid for
construction of the Oakwood parking lot had recently been awarded.
Construction, will begin when school is out in. June.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Parkers Lake Update. A state grant in the amount of $47,000 is expected
to arrive the week of May 13. The federal. portion ($90,00) will come,
when the project is completed. Director Blank indicatedthat a recom
mendAtion on a consultantwill be expected at the June meeting.
b. Community Center Update. It was decided. to discuss this item as part
of 6. b.
c. Neighborhood Park Improvements/Review Park Plans. Director Blank
displayed the final concept plan for Green Oaks park and briefly
explained it for theCommissionand the visitors present who all,
live adjacent to this park. Rick Rosen, residing at i$715 27th
Avenue:, indicated he was generally pleased with -the concept plan,;
but does have some problems with children trespassing on his property
on their way to and from the park. He stated .that his property line
is within eight feet of, the proposed improvements, and he would
like PRAC to consider relocating the play equipment, especially
the cable ride.. He presented PRAC with a petition signed by
those homeowners who live on the park, requesting that FRAC move
the cable ride to the center of the park. 'He also stated that the
shelter building attracts teenagers who use it as a, place to drink
beer and smoke marijuana.
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FRAC Minutes of May 9, 1985
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Tom Rakos, residing at; 18725 27th Avenue, stated that broken glass is
often found in the play equipment area, and that motorcycles frequently
use the, bike path. His property line is approximately 62 feet from,the
proposed location of the cable ride, and he is apprehensive about the
additional noise it will create.
Kent Carlson, residing _at 18705 27th Avenue, is mainly concerned about
the location of the cable ride and the additional noise it will create..,
He.has a privacy fence across his backyard, but the proposed cable ride
is higher than his fence. He would like FRAC to eliminate ride
completely and use savings to buy shrubs and plants which could act
as a buffer.
Additional comments were made by the residents including the statement
that a professional appraiser had informed the homeowners adjacent to
Green Oaks park that their property values could be reduced by 10-157,
sbecaue of the cable ride.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER THREINEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
EDWARDS TO REMOVE THE CABLE: RT,DE AND STUDYRELOCATING IT AT A LATER,
DATE, TO RELOCATE THE SPRINGED ANIMALS AND DIGGERS, BUT TO KEEP THE
PLAY EQUIPMENT IN ITS GENERAL PROPOSED LOCATION.. The motion carried
with all ayes.
Director Blank then displayed the plans for Circle park and pointed
out the existing components. and the proposed improvements. 'There
were no citizen comments on this proposed plan.
Director Blank announced that he had recently meat with the residents
of Cimarron Ponds once again to see if they would be willing to support
a park on,the Luca Line trail if it was moved 100 feet further south
than originally proposed. They did not agree to that idea. The DNR
is willing to consider leasing other land along, the Luce Line to the
City, but Director Blank feels that the Cimarron Ponds residents will,
never agree to any park regardless of where it is located. It was
decided to postpone any plans for a Luce. Line park indefinitely, or
until we hear from the group that supports 'a park in this location.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER REED AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
EDWARDS TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF $37,786 FOR THE PROPOSEL7:
IMPROVEMENTS TO CIRCLE PARK'. The motion carried, with all, ayes.
d'. St.. Mary's Land Update. Director Blank has been unable to meet with
Phil Johnson due-to scheduling conflicts for Mr. Johnson.
e. Imperial Hills Park. Update. Director Blank stated that some of the
trees surrounding this park are being moved to allow for a better view
of the park by adjacent residents. He announced that Jelle DeBoef had
informed him thot the. Imperial Hills_HOA was willing to pay 50% of
the cost to install soccer goals.
f. Joint Meeting with Maple Grove Park Commission. This meeting will
be held in Maple Grove on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Agenda items include
the Hennepin. County Regional Trail and problems encountered by
northern Plymouth residents registering for programs offered by
Maple, Grove',
PRAC Minutes of May 9., 1985
Page 17
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. 1986-1990 CIP Timetable. PRAC will be discussing the parks component of
The 1986-1990 CIP beginning in June.
b. Review Results of Community Attitude Survey. Commissioner Chesebrough.
briefly reviewed the results of the Community Attitude Survey, focusing
on the questions regarding the community center. Results indicated
that respondents were fairly evenly split on their opinion of building
a community center, with 45% favoring it and 427opposing it. A
ftwther,' breakdown showed that the group most likely to favor it
included blue collar workers, transients, women, and renters. Those
opposing it tended -to be professional/technical-people, the wealthy,
older residents and retirees. A significant number of senior citizens
opposed the senior center. Dr. rl,` "s, who conducted the survey,
indicated to Director Blank that iuld prepare a.2.0 -question
survey specifically dealing with; LL,. ommunity center that could be
conducted this year to help PRAC in their future discussions on this
project. This idea will be discussed at the June meeting, and Maria
Vasiliou will be invited to attend.
c. Schmidt. Lake. Landscaping. Director Blank stated that he had received.
a petition from residents near Schmidt Lake neighborhood park requesting
the sodding/seeding of the area along 50th Avenue, which has become
overgrown with weeds and tends to be a dumping grounds. An outside
contractor could be hired to do this work for $3,975. A MOTION' WAS
MADE BY COMMISSIONER EDWARDS AND -SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHESEBROUGH
TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF $3:,975 TO SOD AND/OR SEED THE.AREA ALONG
50th AVENUE NEAR SCHMIDT LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. The: motion carried
with all ayes.
d. Swan Lake Plat. The park,proposed within this plat is approximately
11 acres in size and is currently shown as having houses bordering it.
Our comprehensive plan indicates that at least two sides should be
left open to the road.., which is how Director Blank would' prefer to
see it approved. The Planning Commission needs PRAC's recommendation
as soon as possible. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHAIR THREINEN AND SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER BEACH TO APPROVE DIRECTOR BLANK'S RECOMMENDATION AND
TO FORWARD THESE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLANNING CO 4iISSION AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE. The motion carried with all ayes.
e. Request for hark in Area Bounded by I-494, County Roads 15 and 61
Mayor Davenport. has sent a written response to 'these.resdents
indicating that the City has no plans to build a park in their
area at this time.
f. Public Relations, Director Blank indicated that Ruth Brown,
recreation specialist, had been successful in soliciting funds from
merchants in the Plymouth Shopping Center for the operation of our
puppet wagon this year. He also stated that our waterpolo program
was shown on KSTP's Good Company program, and that our adult softball
league was receiving media attention.due to the recent dedication of
our police league to Officer John Scanlon from Robbinsdale who died
in; the line of duty earlier this year. Also, WTCN Channel 11 has
a softball team in our Wednesday Men's Recreational Class C League,
which occasionally affords some media, attention..
FRAC Minutes of May 9, 1985
Page 18
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Mullan requested, that we place more trash containers along
our City's trails. Commissioner, Beach announced that the Wayzata -Plymouth
Soccer. Club is selling "I Love Plymouth" t -shirts. She also stated that
she is attempting to start an alt -Plymouth competitive swim team._
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
June and July meeting dates were: discussed, and it was decided to stay
with June 1:3 and July It, which are the regular meeting dates:,
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting; adjourned. at 10:10 p.m;
Request .for Proposal
Parkers Lake City Park
Page 1
INTRODUCTION
The City of Plymouth, Park and: Recreation Department, is seeking a:
consultant to help prepare final plans, construction documents, review of
bids, and provide construction supervision for the development of Parkers
Lake City Park.Total cost of the construction is estimated; between
400,000 and $600,000 depending on the final approved plans
The consultant firm should be knowledgeable in the areas of parking
layout and design, building design, landscape work, shoreline management,
water slides and play equipment.
The;Request for Proposal will be due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday,
June 21, 1985.
Request for,Proposal
Parkers Lake City Park
Page 2
16
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Parkers Lake City Park consists of approximately 25 acres of shoreline
on the north, west and south shores of Parkers Lake. The Park and Recreation
Department. is seeking a`consultant: to help review existing conditions and
determineappropriate land uses for the City owned shoreline' around Parkers
Lake. The approved appropriate uses, should conform to the City's overall
Comprehensive Park System Plan which includes suchthingsas trails, community
playfields, neighborhood parks and city parks. A review of the capability
of fishing in Parkers Lake and surface water recreation activities is to be
included in this project. A preliminary concept plan of this area is attached
for your review.
FUNDING
A 757 matching federal and state grant in the amount of $180,000 for the
year 1985 has been,approved for this site. These funds; are allocated for what
is referred to as Phase I development. A 1986 federal and state grant in the
amount of $400,,000 has been submitted atthis time -and is currently under
review. It is anticipated that before contracts are approved and signed with
any consultant, the amount of 1986 funding available for this Froject will
be known.
SERVICES REQUIRED
Listed below are some of the issues which need to be reviewed and:
services provided by the consultant.
Item 1. The consultant must prepare for complete citizen involvement
in the design process. This will include -numerous citizen meetings
and meetings with the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, City
Council, and City staff.
Item 2. One task will be the cxeation.of an overall, approved master
site plan. If the approved site plan includes these items, the
consultant mustbe prepared to review, and recommend an appropriate
design for the following areas: a) swimming beach
b) concessions/guardroom/restrooms
c) parking lot
d) canoe and'paddleboat rental
facility
e) boat launch ,facility including
control and access regulations
f) handicapped accessibility to
entire site
g) fishing pier(s)
R quast for Proposal
Parker& Lake City Park
Page 3'
h) wa4ers'lide, including projections
of revenues and, expenses
i) landscaping of the entire: site
in a manner to minimize external
and internal, intrusions
jj picnic grounds
k) play areas
1) water quality management
recommendations
Item 3. The final task, depending on available funding sources, will, be
the writing of appropriate specifications and bid documents for the
construction of appropriate facilities. Multiple contracts may be let
on this project due to the many different kinds_of wo-ik contemplated.
The tentative timetable for this project is scheduled as follows:
July October 1985
Ci i i d 1 iLzenrevew.an s_te p ann ng
November 1985 March 1986
Preliminary site grading and any winter construction work such as
dredging of beach area, etc..., should be accomplished during this
time frame.
April October 1986
Completion, of entire park project should be implemented during this
time frame.
FEES
It is anticipated that; the consultant fees on this project will be in the
range of between $40,000 and $60,000 depending on the final approved construction
project. It is proposed that the City will enter into a contract on an hourly
nate With a not -to -exceed maximum cap placed on the project. The exact nature
of the contract will be worked out with the City and the consultant once the
consultant has been selected by the City Council.
QUALIFICATIONS
In making this selection, the City will be looking at some of the following
categories: professional qualifications, management qualifications, relevant
project experience, logistical and timing capabilities and financial qualifi-
cations.
It is anticipated that some or all of the following disciplines will
be required on this project: utility engineer, traffic planner, landscape
architect, building architect, lighting engineer, environmentalist, surveying
capabilities and construction management.
In submitting your firm's proposal, please outline in detail the experiences
of the individuals, by name, who will be working on this project.. In addition,
describe exactly which projects of this magnitude these individuals and your
firm have performed on in the last five years.. You should, in your proposal,,
explain exactly who will be the members of the team that you think are; necessary
to perform the.desired tasks necessary for this park project. Please specify,
where necessary, all individuals being licensed within the state of Minnesota
for their appropriate disciplines. ,Also, outline such things as accident
insurance coverage, performance bonds and professional, liability coverage
carried by your firm.: A listing of contracts of other agencies that you have
worked for should be thoroughly spelled out in your proposal. It should
include the person's name, title, address and phone number, and projects,
by year, you completed for that agency. Include in your proposal the hourly
rates that will be billed to the City for each member of your team working
on this project. List their title and billing rate or, a separate sheet.
Please present an estimated consultant fee, based on the above information.
EVALUATION
A review committee corsi ting of the Director of Parks and Recreation,
City Engineer and Assistant City Manager will review and recommend between
three and five firms to be interviewed by the City Council for this project.
It is anticipated. that the interviews will take place the week of June, 24, 1985.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
Your proposals shouldbe submitted to Eric Blank, Director of Parks
and Recreation, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN, 55447, no later than
4:30 p,m., Friday, June 21, 1985. Three copies of your proposal shouldbe
submitted in original format, along with all additional background informa
tion you wish to include on your firm. If you feel additional information
is required, Eric Blank can be reached at (612) 559-2800 x 265.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
34001 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (512) 559-2800
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DATE: June 10, 1985
TO: PRAC
FROM: Eric Blank 040
SUBJECT Wayzata -Plymouth Soccer Club - Tournament Fees,
The attached letter from Don Horst to Betty Threinen requests that
the City waive field rental use fees for the Wayzata -Plymouth Soccer
Club International Soccer Tournament, scheduled for July 5-7 1985.
Please consider the following information.-
1.
nformation:
1. Last year was the first year that fees were waived for this
tournament. This was due to the co-sponsorship of the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation.
2. All other groups and organizations, including the Northwest
Soccer Club, are paying for use of the facilities according
to the existing policy.
3. We estimate the field rental fees to be between $900 and
1,200 depending on the number of fields they use for the
tournament. This breaks down to a charge of $14-$18.75 per
team based on a 64-teamtournament.
4. The Plymouth Park and Recreation Department is co -hosting
the 1985 World Youth Softball Tournament at the Zachary
Playfields August. 1-4. These teams pay an entry fee of
80 per team, and half of all the proceeds from the tourna-
ment are given to the Recreation. Department,
5. The proceeds from this and other tournaments go,intol:tbe
recreation fund to help offset operating costs.
b. The Wayzata Baseball group has recently contacted us about
offering an Invitational Baseball Tournament within the City
of Plymouth. Whatever decision you reach here will certainly
affect the outcome of future field rental; policies.
7. If you should choose to re.^z- mend the waiving of these fees,
it shoald be made clear that the Club is expected to pay any
direct expenses such as salaries of staff that are necessary
or requested, to work the weekend of the tournament.
School District 2G4 changes the soccer club for field maintenance
required for their normal youth program. We provide all our
services free.
9. We go to extra effort to get the fields ready for this
tournament_.
Attachment
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SoccerClub
June 7, 1985
Betty Threinea, Chair
Park and Recreation Advisor Commission
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth,. Minnesota 55447
Dear Betty,
The Wayzata -Plymouth Soccer Club is again going to host its annual
International Soccer -Tournament. This year it will be July 5, 6, and 7.
The Tournament will again give local, upper Midwest, and Canadian teams a
chance to look Plymouth over and see what a great place it is.
This year we will have 64 teams participating (about the same as last year)
in the same age groups as we have had in the past. The Tournament has
gained an excellent reputation because of its being well run, the excellent
competition, and its good fields.
Cystic Fibrosis will not be sponsoring the Tournament this year so we ,are
back on our own again. The past has proven that it is difficult to break;
even or sake a profit on a tournament,,i w are again requesting that the
City of Plymouth waive their field.use iwas for the weekend of July S, 6,
and 7.
The Tournament not only promotes soccer, but it also promotes the City of
Plymouth. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Donald Horst
cc/ David Davenport
Eric Blank,
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE June 10, 1985
TOz PRAG
FROM: Eric Blank
SUBJECT Comunity Center
The attached three articles, taken recently from. the Minneapolis
Tribune, will give you.some perspective on the markets and trends
for large indoor recreation centers its, the metropolitan area.
Note there are some very interesting, parallels of the philosophy
of the private clubs with that which wte outlin--d with the
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNEsou 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 558-2800
MEMO
DATE: dune: 10, :1985
TO FRAC
FROM: Eric Blank
SUBJECT 5t. Mary's Church
We hove reached.a, tentative agreement with representatives of St. Mary's
Church.: The conditions of" thee sale are as follows;
1. acquisition will be 11.6 acres;
2., purchase price to be $120`,000 minus special assessmenta
and taxes totalling approximately $8,744.72;
34 the balance of-$111.1255.28 will be divided by two and
paid in two equal installments of $55,627.64, plus
interest of approximately 11 S
4. the City will waive. park .fees;
5.. the City will waive preliminary and final plat fees;;
6. the entire; deal is contingent upon.the, church applying
for xnd receiving permission to plat four additional
single -family lots to be located between the church
and the new park property.
Some final details regarding the actual cost to the church for
developing the; four lots and.platting the, property are stilll being
worked out at: this time,. I do not foresee the outcome of this research
affecting the bane, agreement for the purchaseof •their property.
T, 'therefornri recommend the Park and kecreation Advisory Commission-
recommend to the City Council that we proceed with the purchase. of
11.6 acres of property from St. Mary's church as outlined in the
conditions above.,
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Doug Dryant. RLYMOUT
Director of Parks and Recreation
9401 Fernbrook Lane
Maple Grove, M 55369
Dear Doug:
On behalf of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, I would
like to take this opportunity to thank you and your park board for hosting
the joint meeting of the two bodies last Meek. From discussions. I have had
with membersof our Commission„ I know they found; it to be informative and
an interesting evening.
Ws look forward, to continuing a good, working relationship between the two
cities as the interaction of our parks and trail systems continues.
If there is any way that we can be of help to your organization, please
don't hesitate to give us a call.. Again, thank you for being such a
kind: host.
Sincerely,
A .. .
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH-
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMS
ATE, June 7, -1981
TO PRAC,
FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT; 1986-1990 CIP-
Attached for your review is a. draft copy of the 1986-9. Qapital,
Improvements Program. If there; are items you think should be included
in the CIP and are not, please contact me prior to Thursday's. meeting,
so I will have the opportunity to review the, associated costs of
those particular items.
If you have any questions or concerns with the CIP, please don't
hes tate. to give me a call prior to Thursday. Please: note that no
action on the CTPis necessary at our June meeting. We will have
to approve it in some form at the July 11 meeting.
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CIP
1986-90
Draft
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1986 1,.-86
Zachary Building County Road 61 $100,000
Parkers Lake imperial, Hills 30,000
Bass lake - Land Acquisition Queensland 30,000
Flvmouth Creek Pond Land Acquisition 2.0,000
1987
Bass Lake - Land Acquisition 1987
West Medicire Lake (Develop) St. Mary's
Plymouth Cteok, Pond
West Medicine Lake (Land Acq.)
1988 1988
West Medicine Lake: (Develop) Amhurst
Plymouth Creek Pond
1989 1989
Bass/Parkers Lake Playfield, (Develop) Rolling Hills
1990 1990
Bass/Parkers. Lake Playfield (Develop) Swan Lake
Items not in Proposed Draft
Parking at Zachary Liens Park
Ridgemount Playfield BB & Shelter Luce Line
Oakwood Fencing N.E. Site
County Road 6 Underpass Site Between Fernbrook & 494
House in Plymouth Creek Park on Fernbrook Ln. Bass Lake Neighborhood Site Acq.
Parkers Lake Lard Acquisition Schmidt: Lake; Fishing Dock
South, Parking Lot - East Beach
Timber Shores -Fishing Dock
East Beach Fishing Dock
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTHBLVD.,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
SATE: May 21 1985 "
TO; James. C. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and, Recreation
SUBJECT:: 1.986 Budget:
I would like; to request the consideration of $100,000 being placed
in the Public Works Reserve Fund earmarked for construction of trails.
For approximately the last three years the total support of park
construction has been borne by park dedication .funds or federal
revenue sharing. I believe that because the trail system is intrical
to the entire community, and is a very highly desired and used
recreational component of our overall plan, it is appropriate
to, give consideration to using advalorem tax dollars to fund part
of the construction of this system.
Below I have listed ten different trail, segments which total over
96,000 lineal feet of trail.. At $8 a running foot, this would come
to a 'cost in excess of $768,000.. This would not take into considera-
tion miscellaneous small trails tying into parks where there are gaps
in existing trail sites, bridges or underpasses that may be necessary
or any other,unusual circumstances. These trails which have been
identified would be the bulk of the Class T trail system that needs
development within the existing developed or developing areas of
Plymouth. This equates out to approximately 18.2 miles of paved grails.
1. Luce Line, Vicksburg to East Medicine Lake Beach 18,000 ft.'
2. County Road 9, west of I-494 4,000 ft.
3. Sault St. Marie RR, east of Pineview to County
Road 18 91000 ft.
4. Public works land, Niagara to Fernbrook 2,500 ft.
5. Vicksburg, Highway 55 to Plymouth Creek. Park 3,600 ft.
6. Zacliary, County Road 9 to Bass Lake Road 10,000 ft.
7. Fernbrook, Luce Line to 45th Avenue 10,500 ft..
8. Mission natural area 11000 ft.
9. 31st Avenue, Dunkirk to Vicksburg; 2,500 ft.
10.- Highway, 101, from Oakwood School to 25th Avenue _3,000 ft.
96,500 ft.
x $8/ft.
772,000.00
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1`9a5 1989 CAPITAL I M P R 0 V E M E N T S PROGRAM
Yr E A R - 1 9 86
1) + Means fund increase,
meansfunddecrease
2) federal revenue sharing fund
3) Storm sewer tax district
4) Public works reserve fund
s) Tax increment financing
6)Waterrevenue bonds
No. Project Oescri tiv.:
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Special Assessments Utility M.S,A, Plyflds Nei hbrhdY9
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TOO. Trails Co. Rd, [5 100 000 000 (4
Zachary building- TS 000 75.000
Neighborhood Parka 160,000 1BO,000
Packers Grke 400.OW—
AWA"" 10.
000Ply=uth Creek (poadl 25'.000 25,000
Piv000th Creek Site
Plannine. 10,000 10.000
Funds have been, encamhered.
1) + means fundincrease:. ,
mans fund decrease19851989CAPITALiNPR0VE- V E N T S P R 0 6 R A N
121 Federal' revenue sAarfaq fund
V E A A 1 9 87 3 Store serer tax district
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5) Tax increment financing
6) eater revenue bonds.
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Special Assessments COMMity State/
Estimated Utility M.S,A. Plyflds Neighbrhd County/ G. 0.
Project Description Cosh rea atera Total Fund 1 Fund i Trails harks Federal Bonds Other
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150.000
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Special Assessments G. Q.: F. I BondsNO. Project
Descriptioni
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St&
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CITY CSF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
HAEMO
DATE: June 7, 1985
TO: _ PRAC
FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT Oakwood Playfield - Request for Baseball Fencing
Mrs. Roseanne Malek, representing District 284 Baseball, has requested
that the City consider installing permanent chain link outfield fence
on the 90` baseball diamond at Oakwood Playfield. Currently at Oakwood,
we use snow fence to deliniate the outfield on both the baseball field
and softball field at this park. We do have permanent chain link
fencing at the Zachary Playfieldand Plymouth Creek Playfield 90'
baseball diamonds. We have not recommended the installation of
permanent chain link fencing on the 90' diamond at Oakwood, because
our comprehensive plan for this site allows for the future layout of
a soccer field in the outfield area of the two baseball fields
On the attached diagram of the Oakwood Playfield, I have indicated
how the soccer field would be laid over the two baseball fields. To
date, we have not had a need to use this soccer field, but I anticipate
that someday in the future, as thepressure builds for more soccer,
it will be much cheaper to simply stripe this field where the ground
is already irrigated and the lighting system in, place, then to build
a new soccer field at an estimated cost of $530,000.
We have indicated to the Wayzata Baseball group that if they need. a
fenced field for special events, we would make both the Zachary and
Plymouth Creek 90' baseball diamonds available to them.
If the Commission and Council wish to proceed.with fencing this field,
we estimate the cost for fencing and the concrete maintenance strip
to be approximately $8,000. The only funding sources available for
this type of project at this time would be park dedication funds
or revenue sharing.
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CITU C1F PI YMnl1TH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
DATE., June 3, 1985
TO: James G. Willis, City Manager
FROM: Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director (f6
SUBJECT Oakwood Playfield - Fencing
I spoke to Mrs. Malek last Friday and revie•;ed with her the process
the City has for reviewing park projects arkd allocating funds for
such projects. I told her that the Park and Recreation Advisory
Comaission would be reviewing this scatter at their Thursday, June 13'
meeting, and that it 'could then be scheduled for a Council meeting
after the Park and Rec reation;Advisory Commission had made a
reco=endation. She indicated that she appreciated receiving
the call, so that she better understood the process that was
necessary to review a request such as hers. She indicated she
would be in attendance at the June 13 meeting and was looking
forward to saking her presentation to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Comission and eventually the City Council.
I will keep you advised of any further information with regard
to this smatter.
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5400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
I" TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEMO
w 1DATE, May 23 1985
TO: Jrim Willi .,
FROM` David J. Davenport
SUBJECT Oakwood Playfield
Jm,Rosanna Malek called. She is active in youth
baseball in the, community and would like the. City to
consider a request to install a fence around certain.
portions of the playfield at Oakwood. Apparently
she has discussed this matter with Eric Blank and Eric
has indicated that the Council would. have to approve
any such, request.
T told Mrs.. Malek to drop me aline at City Center,
and that I didn't know whether there were any funds
currently available for this purpose, or not assuming
the. Council would authorize tike installation of such
a fence. Obviously we would want Eric's input and
perhaps the Park and Recreation.Advsory Commission's
as well.
1n any event, I advised Mrs.. Malek that we would give
c prompt consideration., When my letter, is received.
at the City please refer it to Eric and schedule it
for a Council agenda.. Mrs. Malek's address is 12630
Resden Road, Plymouth 55441.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH. BLVD., PI:YMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-21400
MEMO
DATE: June, 10, 1935
TO: PRAC
FROM Eric, Blank
SUBJECT Dunkirk.;_'0krail
The City Council has requested that the Park and Recreation..Advisory
Commission consider whether the trail running along Dunkirk Lane should
be extended further north to 26th,Avenue,
on the. attached graphic, in red, T have shown al', proposed Class 1 paved,
trails in the 1,unkirk/26th Avenue. area. Outlined in blue i3 the portion
of trail in question. The trailwas not extended any further north than
the east -west connection goit.g into.Fazendin and the Kaplecreek Parks
because it Was felt that alternative trails were, Available. To the
west the trail is: available through the Fazendin park area at which
point you can, then go south down to the Oakwood Playfield or northwest
to S1Iiloh Park.. To the east from this trail intersection, you can go
to Haplecreek Park and north to the east -west trail along 31st Avenue.
From here you cango east to the Vicksburg ; Lane: 'trail.
Although it would be nice to extend the trail another two blocks to
4 26th Avenue, I don't think it is necessary at this time. T believe
the existing plan allows for adequate pedestrian and biking access to
the trail system... I would also 'note that we have many other, locations
In the city Chert, the trail is not constructed ,at this time and has a
much higher need.. At sometime iu the future when the majority of the
trail system is in place, it then n4Ry beL more appropriate to, look at:
extending the, trail further up Dunkirk Lane.
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CITY CSF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
MEM
DATE:June 4, 1,985
TO; Eric Blank; Director of Park & Recreattvi
FROM: James G. W lis, City Manager
SUBJECT' BIKE PATH SOUTH OF 26TH AVENUE ON DIJWIRK LAME
At the dune. 3 meeting the City Council directod that the issue of the
bike path south of 26th Avenue on Dunkirk Lane be re-referred to the
Park and Recreation Advisory ComMlssion to identify what, if any,
options are available. Of course, with 'the completion of the roadway
improvements, the options have been significantly curtailed.
Nevertheless, to be responsive to the Council's direction please refer
this matter to the Park and Recreation Advisory Cowissioo and advise
me of their findings in writing in order that I may pass this infor
oration along to the City Council.
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DATE: .Tune 7 1985
TO: PRAC.
FROM: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and. Recreation
SUBJECT Grant Application - FitnessCourt -- Zachary Playfield
We were recently contacted, by a representative of Gamefield Corporation
about the National Fitness, Campaign., The Metropolitan Medica], Center
is going to pay for eight of these fitness courses: throughout: Hennepin
County. The local agency need only pay the shipping cost which is;
between $500 and $700 depending on the unit requested.
I've.completed the attached'' grant application for a fitness course
for the Zachary Flayfield.: Other grants are,beng submitted by
School District 284 for a jogging course at both Wayzata East and
Wayzata West Junior Hign Schools,
I would recommend the Park Commission suggest the City Council
authorize the submittal of the grant application -or a fitness
course at Zachary Playfield at an estimated cost of $800, with
Che funding to come from Park Dedication's. Community Playfields
and City Parks account,
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Attachment
THEN ZONA ,FITN794 IGN
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of PivaKit th Park and Recreation Det artv*nt
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No. of beds Colooret1,
G i •aRbMFas Name 1 P-0-P,No. of •mpbyws
fsri+rwry 1a atbn>s No, of holo t• office:
School
Grade or levels
8•cpt ry locations IE -0-1,
Size 0! campus in acres
Mflttary Wanch
D•mopfaphi cs in your Service Ar a(s)
under 18, yrs, %31-Wyss, C the:
10-30 yrs, _ % 50 plus yrs. r
X Parks Atcmation Depts. 3.3 No, of parks
of`city .-. 1 No. of Mnass trails in city
21 STYLE AND, NUMBER OF GAM EFIELD COURSES RE00ESTED
li.C1s) GamsfieldJo rnq 3 Sport Course(s)
A joint. use facility
X Fitness Court(s) CM Gam•field Walking 3 Sports Course(s)
Walking Course for Seniors A joint use facility
Gamvh*ld, Fitness 'Cot rt It Sports Course(s)
Wha•khair Sports Course A joint use facility
LOCATIONS OR EACH COURSE
1.je FLXfield 61
2. ___ 7.
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9. _
14. _
Name of Individual applyirp for Grant _ EX 11 Al anlc
TiM•, .plray-tnr of Parka and igKtation PhorMl w1 J9-2800 x 26 —
flaaaa W4icme source of matching funds: Amount Pled*,xi
Park and Recreation Bud Bet 700
7 Chea if lorded fully: internally.
Zl 1s yew kindirp =% in placo?
Q "W you mW to ratty hods i f aWoved?
Should you be awarded, what addrtiorttl approval•, if any. must take One b•for• you can forly accept the grant?
otrdaMld'old da Daus
Park and Recreation Advisory COM16$10Ur June 13. 1985
City Council June 1.7. 1985
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Plane describe the level of fitness activity and *vents which. Your organization offers or partici-
pales articipin^ 1r+ch+dt races 00K, etc,), tl+isses, or inything which indicates the tsvef of fitness awareness, Please Indicate enrollment in
classes andOw rwmbet of participants including viewers in events,
Aerobic Dancing/Jazzercise 0,3,000 participants , Women's Bodvbuildin 60 part awants?,_
60 -Minute Workout (150 participants)a Neu, Beginning 7 arta c3pantal Racquetball (100
gartirljjAris). 36'Ater oln (40 participants). Stimmar/Wntgr T i.arh1nn.(Infl rarticipantS-Irt-Nlear`
East Does It Fun Run (300 partic vants), Crom,-Country Ski Fpcer ?5 ti$rtic pstzte.l -
1) LEVEL OF FITNESS SUPPOR, Phase list groups which are Interested in using, promoting or teachine,classes on your Gamefield.
Zachary Elementary School located across street from park; Armstrong Senior High School.
la ted threes hYpCk„c A -Ay; churchpAprty a5,U8<
bible school, other groups Boy,Scouts, Girl Scouts.
t rr-L' ING f ` ..rt, : t .<S WCJ. D YGU-7k SEN,OF GROUPS BOLO FITNES"° :,,k
vAMEFIELO PROG4AN' t, tt 0 ' 0 Yes No
l _ r1T NSS CtAVPAtGN' IN PUSS l C1?Y AND GP"'
iC` Sh'$;lnE` 1'1SIi~ . `. ." f ' x GAM r::1c, ^ iS Yes G No
It., ,,°4 , I",L 4` \JiP CURRENT RECREATION FIT NEE'
The Zachary Pield will have over 1,100 scheduled softball, baseball and soccer games
played t^?ere this summer. The park also has four, lighted tennis courts, basketballs horse
make use of the fitnesv; court as part of their individual activities. Is) PLEASE EXPLAIN BRIEFLY HOW YOOR GAMEFIELD WiLL CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY FITNESS AWARENESS L s^:''',` `
INCLUDE ANY SPECIAL FACTS OR CiRCLIN STANCES YOU W,ISr THE GRANT COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER,
The Zachary Playfield, at 33 acres:, is the lar est of six pldyfields located throughout
the City. Most. of our special events, including the 1585 USSSA World Boys Softball Tournament,
A _gust -4. 198 are held in this park The fi nisi eeanrt d111l halp ,s i ramnte the. PMw!r
taarm-up and cnn3 dorm _x ices that chmuld heo1loweddhhy yo.trh Andadult- eat-h1st s amu.
and' after they play softball, soccer, basketball, etc.
9) PROJECTED KICK-OFF DATE, July 15. 1985. A
SHOULD MY ORGANIZATION BE AWARDED, WE ARE PREPARED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR FINANCIAL COMMITMENT'
WITHIN 30 DAY'S. IF NOT, THIS IS THE AMOUNT OF TIME REOUIRED,
Yours oatur* Date
OLtr. 0r;-A NIZATIOK UNQERSTANN,:'THE FOLLOWING
I. A proVO@od layout of the Oart', 0OW Must be submitted. This can be a hand done sketch
or a blueprint, but applications " not be cornidered without some view aid fw your
propow location.
2 All, Oamefialds must be made available on an, unbiased basis without consideration of race,
text color or creed.
3. AN Gan>•f;elds must be. Gaither open to the public or, made a rsgalar part of your organi-
zation's fitness program.
4, WWW Fargo does not provide full funding for f'4mefiekls, We fully undbrstand that we must
provide the balance of funding, including applicable tax and freight.
S. 1 understand our We Is Fargo Gamefield will to ship;sad 4-6 weeks af±er we Submit our
deposit to The Gomel told Concept confirming the acceptance of our grant,
lease Sion beWw
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Dear Wallness and Fitness Enthusiast:
Metro Medical Community, is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Wells
Fargo Gawrfield - National Fitness Campaign in an effort to create and promote
cowmnity fitness and wellness. By providing funding, planning and promotional
assistance to communities, Metro Medical Oommiunity and Wells Fargo hope to bring
Gamefields and the fitness lifestyle within the reach of thousands.
OR;r' Gamefields are unique outdoor exercise adventures provided in an attempt to
foes on cardiovascular fitness, vitality and longevity for people of all ages
and backg+nw4s. Already, more than three thousand Wella Fargo Gamefields are
open. to the public nationwide to encourage regular participation in fitness.
Thoewnds more will be opening in parksa schools, hospitalsandcorporations
across America to provide a uniform and cohesive network of fitness centaurs
where you work, study, play w travel.
Metro Medical Oonamity has been selected as the Regional Sponsor of Gamefield
in the Minneapolis community. The organizations selected will only be
responsible for the costs of shipping and installation.
We encourage your participation- in the identification of possible Gamefield:
sites in yaz community. Eligible recipients are schools, parks, Young Mens'
and Yang Womens' Associations, senior centers, rehabilitation centers,.
corporations and civic organizations. The National Fitness Campaign will be
responsible for coordinating the planning and site selection process. Thein
extensive experience in the creation of conn, mitt' and statewide programs will
facilitate the development of the best possible program for the Minneapolis
oommity.
The enclosed material dtscrib", the National Fitness Campaign in wore detail..
Tf you: feel,anyunity site would Eike to be inwl, in this program, please
r intact. the National Fitn*ss Campaign directly and ask for Jerry Plykola, our
hantging Consultant at 415-781-7100.
Choc the selection prowess is completed NoUrn Medical OoswMnity, as Regional
Sponsor, and a Oom comity Fitness Task Force composed of commmity leaders and
grant recipients will work to9ether to promote wellness through fitness in
Minneapolis and surrounding communities.,
Sino
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President
50 Francisco Street -San Fr&)dwo,C1191133-(415) 781-7100
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THE NATIONAL FITNESS CAMPAIGN
The National Fitness Campaign
is the most powerful coalition of
public and private sector resources
in support of fitness andr vitality in
the. history of ,America. Since its
by Wails Fargo Bank. at
Stv*mi Jniversity in 1979, it has
spur nj a revolution in the Ameri-
can way of life. By providing fund-
ing, planning, and promotional as-
sistance to communities across
the nation, it has brought; Game -
fields and the fitness lifestyle within
the reach of millions..
Partners in the National Fitness
Campaign are park directors who
see use of their parks doubled;
hospital administrators who see
wellness through fitness" as their
calling card; and educators who
see `sound minds in sound bodies"
becoming a reality: Corporations
and organizations join Wells Fargo
as co-sponsors for the benefits of
living, in a healthy town, state, and
nation, and to reap the recognition
such good citizenship deserves.
The National Fitness Campaign
is now spread across all fifty states.
Two thousand Gamefields dot the
landscape of the nation. By 1985,
there: will be 10,000 Gamefields
forming the infrastructure of a Fit
America. Already millions of Ameri-
cans can play on a lr gfield where
they live, work, study, or play.
New Boston General Hospital in
Texas provides the same thrill of
vitality from fitness activity to its
patients and neighbors as the Na-
tional Institutes of Health in Bethes-
da, Maryland does to its medical.
researchers.
Elementary school children in
Scottsdale, Arizona, college stu-
dents at the University of Alabama,.
and senior citizens in Boone County,
Kentucky, now share the Game -
field experience.
And the YMCA in Marysville, Ohio
offers the same broad range of
fitness fun to its community as does.
the Jewish; Community Center in
Tenafly, New Jersey.
Even on vacation, one can find a
Gamefield. From the sunny shores
of San Diego, to the forest lake
resorts of Michigan, to Falmouth
on Massachwaa ts' Cape Cod,
the city fathers have joined the
National Fitness Campaign.
But this is just the beginning.
Ralph Cryder, Director of the Los
Angeles County Park Department,
the ,largest in the nation, will soon
have dozens of Wells Fargo Game
field Fitness Programs spread
throughout the host city for the
1984 Olympics. In contrast; Deer
Park, Washington, with a popula-
tion of 2,140, has installed three
different Gamefields to meet the
needs of all its citizens.
Fitness has come a long way in
the tvienty years since Doctor
Kenneth Cooper's; boob:, Aerobics,
revolutionized the way Americans
think about exercise. His introduc-
tion of the concept of cardiovas-
cular conditioning as the vital ele-
ment in good health inspired Amer-
ica to run. Fitness trails like those
in Switzerland_ moved us toward
total conditioning by providing a
series of flexibility and strengthen-
ing exercise; along the running
course. Many tried fitness trails,.
but most abandoned them after a
brief trial. The reason; boredom.
The challenge of boredom was
met by the Gamefield Concept,
with a way of looking at exercising
as a game with its own rewards.
The intitial success of the first
Gamefields inspired the motiva-
tional experts, to call in graphic
artists and play and sports special-
ists, to refine a program already
innovative and pioneering.The re-
sult is the Gamefields in this book-
let and a dramatic change in the
way America lives.
Now fitness activity has become
as much as part of our daily lives
as brushing our teeth, eating, and
goinn to sleep. Just as Wells Fargo
stagecoaches once criss-crossed.
America, carrying the wealth of
the nation, so, too, will: Wells Fargo
Gamefield seed grants bring fit-
ness to all who seek it. As we all
become more fitness -aware and
start living longer, healthier, and
more active lives, our glove com-
partments will not just carry road
map; they will also carry Game
field maps, the National Fitness
Campaign Atlas.
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilillivill ENNAMCE RENT
IMEM
The Fitness Court i.s ideal for all
fitness situations, as it requires as
4 , little as 35' x 35 Because of its
versatility, it is increasingly being
w .w'r., ,. L... '` .,
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y.. used at schools: and universities
and in communities together with
other Gamefields to form "Game -
The Gamefisld Fitness Court is provide five separate fitness pro field Fitness parks" and campuses
America's most flexible and sophis grams—one for joggers interested for serious joggers, sports erthu
ticated outdoor exercise game, in total conditioning, one for body siasts, and athletes in training,
and appeals to virtually everyone. builders, one for weight loss en installation requires six cubiti
It has special value as a teaching thusiasts, one for those engaged yards of concrete and the week
and testing facility, with in cardiovascular conditioni and' end efforts of a four -man crew.
medicine applications as well as one for sports athletes. Players
overall guidance to players at all may choose from among the five
points along the fitness continuum, programs offered and follow their
Within its 32'x 32' redwood bor. own individually selected route
dere, the 1=itneas Court contains through the game, taking as much
warm-up, cool -down, and strength- or as little as they need; each time
ening exercise games that together theyplay. The variety is infinite;
the rewards never-ending.
Im;t:r,
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S. W. Chesebrough ; Olt af X-it .....L.. :
1615 Evergreen FU':"'.
Plymouth, W 55441
May 22, 1985
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Mrs. Betty Threinen
Chair, Plymouth Park & Rec.'Commission
5860 Lawndale Lane
Plymouth, W 55446
Dear Betty,
With this letter I am resigning my position as a commissioner on Plymouth's
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. My reasons are as follows:
1 my employment is demanding more time;
2 = possibly I may transfer and if it happens ,T'd like to be ready to
go quickly; and
3 the Mayor recently suggested appointees ought to move on after a
reasonable term, to make v.,uy for others. I agree.
I have enjoyed my term as a commissioner very much. It has been a great edu-
cation, and I -have learned a lot. Please convey my appreciation to Jim Willis
and Mayor Davenport..
I have always been .impressed at the people serving Plymouth, both as volunteers
like yourself) and as employees. Plymouth residents are fortunate to have all
these outstanding people working for them.
I especially want to say how great it, has been working with Eric and his
excellent staff. They are always fun to be with and inspiring in their dedi-
cation.
edi-
cation.
I wish you and the Commission, and Eric and his staff, all the best as you go
forward. There's been a lot of exciting progress while I've been there, and
Z1m confident there's a lot more coming. Good luckt
Sincerely,
Stephen W. Chesebrough
PLYMOUTH
Soccer Club
June 4, 1985.
David J. , Davenport, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dead Dave,
Change cores slowly, but it does come. The Board of The Wayzata,Soccer Club
unanimously voted. to amend the bylaws to change their name to The Wayzata -
Plymouth Soccer Club.
You may have Wondered if your letter suggesting the name, change was
tgnored...it Was not. In fact, it started people thinking about who makes
up the Soccer Club. The fact is out of the 9 communities that rake up the
district, Plymouth has the most participants in the Club (and Board
members').
The name "Wayzata" was kept for several- reasons:
1.; We work within the Wayzata School District.
2. The. City of Wayzata has let us use storage facilities of theirs
over the years.'
3. We have gained an outstanding reputation in the upper Midwest and
Canada for our Tournament. It will take several years for the
Wayzata Tournament to be known .as the Plymouth Tournament,
4 It.'s hardto let go of the past.
It's going to take a little time for people to remember the new name all the
time. we will use most supplies until they are gone or almost gone, except
for stationer. I an getting that changed as soon as possible.
Thank you for your past support and I look forward to your support in the
future.
Sincerely,
Donald Horst
President
cc/ Betty Threinen
Eric Blank
May 31, 198.5
Mayor Dave. Davenport
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
n. Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Dave
Last Friday, after his preliminary planning had been done with us,
Plymouth Forester, Steve Cook gave 16 demonstration sessions to as many
classroom groups on how to plant and care for a tree seedling. Then
each child received - beautifully potted white spruce seedling to take
home: and, plant. We dre"all very much impressed and appreciative of
this. program and believe it helps build excellent attitudes in the
chi,dren towards trees and preservation of our natural surroundings.
The activity seemed so very appropriate: it is. Arbor month;
At Rilde, one of Plymouth's past mayors was a founding father of our
beautiful, 10 acre nature center when he was active with our P.T.A.;
and in 1981 we received the Education Award from the Arbor Foundation
at Nebraska City, Nebraska for related kinds of activities.
Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to participate in
your excellent program.
Sincerely,
e
Sunset Hill Schoolf:"
r 2.'_, r. ,,G •fit`;:
Doug O'Brien,
Principal' ,.. ,,; ,>•r.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH,, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800
DATE: April 2.4, 1985
MEMO
TO:: Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
FROM : Steve Cook, City Forester ,) C/
SUBJECT Imperial Hills Tree Rmmal
I have divided the Imperial Hills Park into four areas (1-4, see enclosed
map). Since each area is slightly different than the others, I will,
address each with a separate description proposal.
Area 1 - the northeast section is the most densely wooded area in the
park. There are a few mature trees that form a sparse overstory. The
ext level of tree cover is that created by the _smaller trees ranging
in.size from 3-8" in diameter. The final level of tree cover is that
created by a very dense cover of seedlings and; saplings. Much of this
cover is ccmprise3 of "prickly ash, wild raspberry, and sane staghorn
sumac. These dense saplings create a barrier of visibility and mobility
for people in the park.;
It is my contention that we remove this understory, and while doing so,
select the younger trees that we wish.to bring to maturity. Eventually
we will create an overstory with these trees
Rawving the ccnpetition for growth in this area will help the trees we
leave to grow that much faster. We plan to remove the trees entirely—
root system and all, and then mcw the area on a routine basis to create
more of a park setting. By mowing the area, we will also prevent the
trees and brush frac re-establishing themselves.
We will need to remove hundreds of trees, but most are very shall in
size (h to 1h" in size).
over time, this process will occur naturally. Thry atural selection
the dcminant trees will survive, crowd out and oversh;, the other trees
eventually creating a more open area underneath. Thies :aural process will
take decades, and the result will be less desirable thj,i what the artificial
practices can create.
Through our practices, wee will be able to control the, way the woods develop,
make it moreuseable to all, and develop the woods in a much shorter time
fraime. We will also create more visibility and mobility throughout the park.
Eventually the woods should became a mixed stand; capri.sed heavily of sugar
maple and other hardwood trees
Eric Blank,
Ile: Imperial Hills Tree Removal
Paye 2
Area. 2 is the sparse woods that runs along the east side of the park. It
cm, sists mainly of cottonwoods, willows, aspen, and a few elm. There is also
heavy grass, sane shrubs and bushes such as raspberry. It is lower than
much of the: area and acts as a drainage area.
I would recc m nd opening up this area slightly by the removal of some of
the trees, pruning the lower branches of the existing trees, and removing
some of the `lower brush or bushes. II -ds would be done selectively to keep
the area.basically intact, but still provide greater visibility.
Area 3 is the strip of woods on the west side. It consists of dead and
dying trees and heavy brush. If time and monies allow, I recannend the
cleaning ug of this area.
Area 4 is the northeast section of the park. It is very similar to Area 1
with slightly more overstoiy and less undergrowth. I would recanrend basically
the same procedure with this area as with Area 1.
In terms of priority, I would rank the areas l,, 2, 4 and 3,
1 would recommend that we attempt to have the Tree Trust do this work.
They are a labor intensive, organization --tile type of work that will be
required for this operation. Trey also can do the work for very few dollars.
To hire a tree contractor for the same operation would run in the thousands
of dollars.-
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May 23, 1985
Michael Sankey O Y
4636Terraceview Lane
Plymouth, MWI 55446
nearM:. Sankey:
Mayor Javeiport has forwarded your resident feedback form to me for review and
comment.
As you are aware, out current plan calls for the extension of Class I trail
along Vicksburg Lane up to the intersection of Vicksburg and old County Road
9. At that: port, a -Class I trail veers off to the east, around Turtle Lake
and heads towa,,., the new Amhurst neighborhood park site. It is my anticipa-
tion that as the City Council and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission`
review and update the Comprehensive,Park and Trail System Plan every two
to three years, a trail along Vicksburg Lane would most likely be extended
from County Road 9 to County Road 43as a Class I off-road trail at some,
time in the future.
I will share your resident feedback form with the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission at their June meeting. I, would encourage you and other neighbors
in that part of town who are interested in the development of our trail system
to continue to; voice this concern either in person or by writing to me,
the Park and Recreation advisory Commission and City Council members.
Thank.you for your time and interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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cc: James G. Willis
340P, PLYMOUTH SOULEVAPI, PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559.2500
F
May 14, 1985
CITY C
PILYMOUTEt
Mr. Michael Sankey
4630 Terraceview Lane
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Mr. Sankey:
Thank_ you for the thoughtful messages on the Resident Feedback, forms you.
submitted at the May 13 Town Meetina.
In order to more thoroughly respond to your concerns, we have referred your
comments to the Public Works and Park and Recreation Departments for
investigation. R representative from each department will provide you with
additional information on, your concerns.
Once again, thank you for participating in the town meeting and feel free to
contact me, City Council members or the City staff at any tme if we can be
of service to you.
Sincerely,
DavidJ. Davenport
Mayor
VD jm
cc: Public Works Department
Park and Recreation Department
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (6121 559-280C
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AGENDA
Fr.`r'NOUTH TOWN 'MEETING
AREA 8,
May 13 1985
I. INTRODUCTIONS Mayor David J. Davenport
I;I. STATUS REPORTS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST - City Department Heads
III. QUESTIONS FROM RESIDENTS IN ATTEWANCE
IV. CLOSING COMMENTS - Mayor David J. Davenport
V. ADJOURN'
RESIDENT FEEDBACK FORM
Please use this form if you have a question, or concern which you would like
the City to investigate. If you provide your name, address and pht.e
number, we will advise you of o. -r- actions and findings with respect to your
concern.
NATURE OF CONCERN/PROPERTY ADDRESS- INVOLVED: [_N,S4 L O.,j o- Q
t
D/Z fi7 D1 C'OR4
ACTION YOU DESIRE THE CITY TO TAKE: e l tI% .Ser / 044S C,,JS
s44 eit-
NAME OF CONCERNED RESIDENT:
ADDRESS OF RESIDENT: 3 cz&ieQ Lij
PHONE NUMBER: S" 9 - V3 Z
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
TELEPHONE (612) 559=2800
MEMS
DATE,` June 10, 1985
TO: FRAC
FROM: Eric Blank
SUBJECT Wayzata -Plymouth Soccer Club Tournament Fees
The attached letter from Don Horst to Betty Threinen requests that
the City waive field rental use fees for the Wayzata -P= ;y,, ,ith Soccer
Club International Soccer Tourrament scheduled for July -', 1985.
Please rinsider the following information;
1. Lest year was the first year that fees were waived for this
tournament. This was due to the co-sponsorship of the cystic
Fibrosis Foundation.
2. All other groups and organizations, including the Northwest
Soccer Club, are paying for use of the facilities according
to the existing policy.
3. We estimate the field rental fees tc be between $900 and
1,200 depending on the number of fields they use for the
tournament. This breaks down to a charge of $14-$18.75 per
team based on a 64-teaffs tournament.
4. The Plymouth Park and Recreation Department is co -hosting
the 1985 World Youth Softball Tournament at the Zachary
Playfields August 1-4. These teams pay an entry fee of
810 per team, and half of all the proceeds from the tourna-
ment are given to the Recreation Department.
5. The proceeds from this and other tournaments go into the
recreation fund to help offset operating costs.
6. The Wayzata Baseball group has recently contacted us about
offering an Invitational Baseball Tournament within the City
of Plymouth. Whatever decision you reach here will certainly
affect the outcome of future field rental policies.
7. If you should choose to recommend the waiving of these fees,
it shoull be made clear that the Club is expected to pay any
direct expenses such as salariesofstaff that are necessary
or requested to work the weekend of the tournament.
8. School District. 284 charges the soccer club for field maintenan.—
required for their normal youth program. We provide all our
services fret.
9. We go to extra effort to get the fields ready for this
entturnam_
Attachment
Nvowa:
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ta Pumum
SocccrClub
Juno 7, 1,985
Betty Threinen, Cheir.
Park and recreation Advisor Commission
City of P,tysouth
3400 Plymouth boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear betty;
The Waynata--Plysouth Soccer Club is again going to host its annual
Interco 4onc3 Soccer Tournament. This year it will be July 5, 6, and 7.
The Tournament will again give local, upper Midwest, and Canadian tease a
chance to look Plywouth over and see what a great place it is.
This year. we will have 64, teases participating (about t:ie same as last rear)
An the saw age groups an we have had in the past. The Tournskment has
gainedan eacelUnt rept.,ation because of its being; well run, thi excellent
competition, and its good f?eyds.
Cystic Fibrosis will not be epoiaonring the, Tournament this year so we are
back on our own again.. The past has proven that it is difficult to 'break
oven or make a profit ort a tournament, so we are. again requesting that the
161ty of Plymouth waive their field use, fees for the weekend of July 5, 6,,
and 7.
The Tr-arnament not oily promotes soccer, but it also promotes the City of
Plymotth. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,,
t
Donald Horst
cc/ .avid Davenport:
Eric blank
DATE: June 13, 1935
TOt Plymouth Park Commission
FROM: Bill and Shirley Baxter, 1.7335 6he Ave. No., 473-7162
SUBJECT: Proposal for, Queensland Lane Park improvements
We wish to propote a recommendation that the city dredge a small. pond in order
to enhance the 1!sefulness of a park wildlife area. This pond is located on Plymouth
property (Section 30 T118R22 Block. 3) at the south end of the path leading from
Queensland Lane Park to 6th Ave. No. This is an area designated as a "natural"
area or wildlife sanctuary. Unfortunately, this pond is becoming overgrown with
weeds and has no open water except in ,early spring, when waterfowl. do appear
but are discouraged from nesting as the weed growth ove: tales the pond. We believe
that a single crane or dredging .machine with one days work would open enough.
water for bet.tzr waterfowl useage.;
This park trail is heavily used by walkers, joggers and bikers, and even groups
of children on field trips from a nearby nursery school. While there are other water
areas in the vicinity, this is the only one directly accessible by a footpath, so that
all using the trail; would' be able to enjoy seeing the wildlife living in it.
This part of the trail also has a large dead elm tree which should be removed,
and the trail itself which is next to the pond has never been. completely finished.
Part of the trail is gravel surface, and part is asphalt, but the section by the pond
is dirt (or -frequently mud). Therefore, dredging the pond now would not cause de--
strr,ction of a finished' path, and could be done before those improvements are
made.
We compliment you on the fine park system you have constructed in the city,
and thank you for your consideration, of this small,, but valuable addition to that
network.
CIP
1986-9t?
Draf t
218) (219)
1986
field
1986
Zhry Building CountyRoad 61.
Parkers Laky Imperial Hills
Bass: Lake - Land Acquisition Queensland
Plymouth 'Creek Pond' Laud Acquisition,
1987
Bass `Lake - Land Acquisition 1987
West Medicine Lake (Develop) St., Mary's
Plymouth Creek Pond
West, Medicine Lake. (Land! Acq.)
1988' 1988
West Medicine Lake (Develop) Amhurst
Plymouth Creek Pond
1989 1989
Bass/Parkers Lake Playiiel,d (Develop) Rolling Hills
1990 1990,
P k L k Pl (nevelo) Swan La e
100,000
3oi, 000
30,000
20,000
Bass: ar ers a e ay p
items not in.Proposed Draft
Parking at Zachary Lions Park
Ridgemount Playfield BB & Shelter Luce Uae
Oakwood Fencing N.E.. Site
County Road 6 Underpass Site Between Fernbrook & 494
House in Plymouth Creek Park on Fernbrook Ln. Bass Lake Neighborhood Site: Acq,
Parkers Lake Land ,Acquisition Schmidt Lake Fishing Dock
South Parking Lot -- East Beach
Timber Shores, Fishing, Dock
East Beach. Fishing Dock
Trails are funded by other funds.
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CITY OF PLY MOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD,, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447"
TELEPHONE (612) 558-2800
MEM'
OATE Kay, 21, 1985
TO; James, G, Willis,, City Manager.
FROM, Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECTS 1986 Budget
t would life to request the consideration of $100,000 being placed
in the Public Works Reserve Fund earmarked for construction of trails.
For approximately the last three years the total support of park
construction has been: borne by park dedication funds or federal
revenue sharing. I helievd that because the trail: system is intrical
to the entire commurity, and is; a ve°y highlyy desired and used
recreational component of our overall plan., it is appropriate
to give consideration, to using ad valorem tax, dollars to fund part
of the construction of this system.
Below. I have listed ten different trail segments which total, over
96,000 lineal feet of trail. At.8-a running foot, this would come
to a cost in excess of $768,000. This would not take into considera-
tion miscellaneous small trails tying into p,jrks where there are, gaps
in existing trail sites, bridges or underpasses that may be necessary
or any other unusual circumstances. These trails which have been
identified.. would be; the bulk of the. Class I trail system that needs
development within the existing developed or developing areas of
Plymouth. This equates out to approximately 18.2 miles of paved trails.;
1. Luce Line, V.'icksburg, to East Medicine Lake, Beach 18,000 ft,
2. County Road 9, west of I-494 4,000 ft.
3. Sault St. Marie RR, east of Pineview to County
Road 18 91000 ft.
4. Public TWorks land, Niagara to Fernbrook 2,500 ft.
5. Vicksburg, Highway 55 to Plymouth Creek Park 3,600 ft.
6. Zachary, County Road 9to Bass Lake Road 10,000 ft.
7. Fernbrook, Luce Line to 46th. Avenue 10,500 ft..
8, Mission natural area 1,000 ft.
9. 31st Avenue,. Dunkirk to Vicksburg 2,500 ft.
10. highway 101, froze Oakwood School to 25th Avenue 3,000 ft;
96,50Q ft.
X $8/ft.
772.,000,00
np
1) + means, fund increase
means fund decrease
D"FT
1985 1 9 8 1) CAPITAL IMP ROY EM EN TS PROGRAM (
2) Federal revenue sharing fund
3) Storm sewer, tax district
Kovtsed Jun.e 7, 1985) Y E A R – 1 9 86 (4) Public works reserve fund
5) Tax increment financing
6) Water revenue bonds
Estiested
State/
CostF
W county/
No.- Project DescriOtion te
Mr—
a
MRVW "I'M
Elm
1.98.5
ISP. Estimated
No... Project Description Cost—Area
1989 CAS '?IPROVrMENIS PROGRAM'
A o. 1 S 87
Park Dedication Fund
Special Assessments Community
utility M.S.A. Plyflds NeigAbrM
Lateral I TotaiFund 1 Fund Trails Parks
2) t means fund increase
e»a"s fund decrease
2)`Federal revenue sharing %pd
3 Storms sewer tax district
a) Public works reserva fuelISTaxincrwmtfinancing
6) Water revenue bon*
State/
County/ G. Q.
Federal Bonds Other
100..000
TRAILSoth2gd
100.000 L
Parks BO. .000 150,000
Karts LakeP
final contraet) 27.000
WgmL Modigine Lake City
Park (1AWCON Grant)
P a0 000 100.000 200,000
35.000 3 5 U00
dicing Lake ParkwgurHL
Acaulsition 75.000
Center 000 8,000,000
1) t means fund increase
1985 198`9 CAPITAL IMPR0VENEMTS PR06RAM --Nunsfunddecrease
121 Federal revenuesharing f*d
Y E A R - 1 9 8 3 Store sewer tax district .
41Public works reserve fund
5) Tax incrownt fina inn
6) Water revenue bonds;
Park Dedication Fund
Cowmmity I I State/
Clj •eats fuel i cr4ase
1985 - 1969 C'A01TAL NPR0VE"NENTSPRQ6NAN -means NOW decrease
121 Fehrai raw~ sharing fw d'
a Public
saw, taxTEAR - 198
reservefwd
5) Tax iecreveat financing
O Mater revenue bonds
Park Dedication Fund
Special Ass2sswents Corewnity State!
EstimatedUtility N.S.A. Plyflds NeigAbrld County/ G. 0.
Project Description- Cost rea La.teral TotalFund 1 Fund i Trails Parks Federal Bonds other
100,000 10(2.000
a
5:1-ti?0
150 000
1) + means NOW lacrease
I 96,J 9 CAP I T A L I M P A 0 V E N E N T S P R 0 6 R A N - ewes furA decrease
1 21 Federal revenue sharing fWwI
3 Stow sewer tax districtYEAR - 1 9 A 90 4) Pvblic works reserve fund
Tax incramt, firaocing
6) Water revenue bonds
Park Dedication Fund
Special Assessments
cow Stater'
Estimated Utility N.S.A. Plyflds Neighbrhd County/ G. 01
Fund ( 1) Fund Trails Parks Federal Bonds otherNo. Project Description Cost Area ateral Total
I too.000 .7M (4)