HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 05-08-1986Regular Meeting of"the Plymouth Park and keereat on Advisory Commission
Icy 8, 1986, 7:30 p.m.
Plymouth City"Center Council Chambers
AGENDA.
1.. Call to Order,
2. Approval of Minutes
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3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Association
b:. Staff
c. Others
4. Report. on Past Council Action:
a. Parkers Lake Plans,, Specifications & Bid
b. Sunset School Playground Approved:
c. 1986 Trail Projects Approved
d. Zachary Building/Landscaping - Approved
5. Unfinished, Business
a. Neighborhood Park Concept Plans - Queensland Park
Imperial Hills Park
b. Parkers Lake Park Update
c• St. Mary's LandAcquisition Completed:
d. Zachary Playfield Update
e.. 1987 LAWCON Grant - Parkers Lake Phase IT.
f. Saturday, May 10, Park Tour
6. New ;Business
a. New Plats:. None
b. 1987-91 CIP - Draft will be handed out.
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7. Commission Presentation
8. StaffCommunication
9._ Adjourn
Next Meeting June: 12, 1986
Mi Utes of the Regular Meeting of the Lark and Recreation. Advisory Commission
April 10, 1986
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Present: Chair Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, LaTour, Mullan, Reed and Rosen;
staff; Blank, Brown., Patterson and, Pederson; Councilmember Ziitur;
Doug O'Brien, Sunsets Hill Elementary School Principal Bill Bushnell,
Sunset Hill Playground Committee; Georg; Watson, Brauer & Associates
Absent: Commissioner Beach
I CALL TO ORDER
Chair Edwards called the April meeting to order at 7.30 p.m,
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES'
A motion was, made by Commissioner Mullan and seconded; by Commissioner Reed
to approve. the 'February minutes as presented;..
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Staff Mary Patterson discussed the May/June issue of Plymouth on
Parade which is in the process of being printed and will be mailed to
residents about the first week in, May.. She stated that this, summer's
programs will be our largest ever. We are facing space problems at
Wayzata Senior High, which is the only high school available to us in
the summer. We are unable to use District 281 schools without paying
for janitorial overtime. A new program for summer is outdoor exercise
for parents and their children at Zachary Park. Our senior exercise
class "Over 50 and Fit" has been very popular this spring and well
attended, so we are going to continue it this summer.
A request this spring resulted in the City hiring an interpreter to
assist a hearing-impaired mother in our Teeny Tumblers class, where
parents participate with their children,. It is the first time we have
ever had a request of this nature, and nary anticipates that more
requests of this kind could be made in the future, thus necessitating
appropriate budget planning.
Ruth Brownstated that summer classes begin, the week of June 16. She
has begun her summer hiring, since she will be on maternity leave
in May and part of June. She announced that we will be conducting a
joint recreation effort with the City of Wayzata this summer which will
entail offering swimming lessons, tennis lessons and sand volleyball
to the residents of Wayzata. This is being done on an experimental
basis for the summer of 1986 only. If, after reviewing the program
at the end of the summer, it is deemed successful, we may consider
repeating the joint venture in .future summers.
The City Flea Market and Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 17,
which is the same day as our swimming registration. Holding these
two events at the same time should prove beneficial to both groups.
b. Athletic Association Representatives None were present at this meeting.
c.: Others Doug O'Brien, principal of Sunset Hill Elementary School, and.
Bill Bushnell,; representing the Sunset Hill Playground Committee, were
present to request financial support from the City for the construction
of a, new playgroundat Sunset School,. They are asking the City for a
1.0,000 donation to help with the removal of existing asphalt surfaces;
PRAC Minutes: - April 10 1986.
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the removal of unsafe, obsolete play equipment; the preparation of beds;
around and: under relocated new play equipment, the drilling of holes
for equipment footings; the purchase of concrete and installation of
concrete in footing holes; the purchase, and installation of 6 x 6
timbers around the structure; the purchase and installation of black
plastic mulch on prepared beds; the purchase, hauling and installation
of peacock in the prepared beds; and the: purchase and installation,
of asphalt basketball court between recycled backboards and; hoops.
They are willing to accept the donation in the form.of money* and/or
labor from our park maintenance crews. Director Blank is recommending
that the donation be in the .form of money only, since it is too
difficult. to judge how much time would be required of our park maintenance
crews in completing this job. Commissioner Rosen: questioned how often
this playground is used after school, hours and, on weekends in order to
justify our involvement In this project. Mr. O'Brien stated 'several
families are seen using the equipment on weekends and in the evenings
after school. Director Blank also stated that the Sunset Hill playground
and the surroudng park is considered the: neighborhood park for this
area, therefore justifying its use by individuals other than. school;
students.. The playground equipment would be owned and maintained by the:
school district and they would also be responsi.bile for the liability.
Commissioner Reed requested th,t if we donate to this project, we should
consider erecting a sign of some sort identifying this playground as
a City neighborhood park, as well as showing that we cozitributec
Financially to the equipment. Commissioner Rosen recommended 0tat before
FRAC donates a: check for $10,000, bids should be received and examined
and, then the money given accordingly. Commissioner Rosen was also
concerned with the precednet PRAC would be setting by becoming involved
with this project. Director Blank pointed out that when PRAC was
approached in 1983 by the Pilgrim Lane PTA to donate matching funds
to their playground improvements, the question of setting a precedent
arose at that time also. PRAG. decided then that they would probably
be asked.by schools with playgrounds serving, as neighborhood parks
to donate to future improvements, and that they would review each
case separately and would likely donate matching funds.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN .AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER.
REED RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY CONTRIBUTE UP TO $10,000 FOR THE ITEMS
LISTED IN DOUG O'BRIEN'S LETTER DATED MARCH 21, 1986, CONTINGENT UPON
RECEIVING AN ITEMIZED COST BREAKDOWN ON EACH ITEM, AND FIRM COMMITMENTS
ON VOLUNTEER LABOR AND EQUIPMENT ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDS ARE TO BE
SPENT FIRST BEFORE CITY FUNDS ARE USED. THE CITY SHALL HAVE THE OPTION
OF SUPPLYING LABOR AND OR EQUIPMENT TO ACCOMPLISH ANY OF THE LISTED TASKS.
The motion carried with four ayes_. Commissioner Rosen voted nay because
he was concerned with setting a precedent. (Commissioner Anderson did
not vote, as he left the meeting prior to this item being discussed.)
Chair Edwards requested that staff bring back to the May meeting a
portion of the minutes from the meeting in 1983 when PRAC approved
the matching funds for the Pilgrim Lane PTO regarding the discussion
on precedent setting. It was suggested that staff also check with
the City engineering department to determine if there are sites
within the City -requesting fill where the old. asphalt surface from
the playground could be discarded.. Staff was also asked to report
back to PRAC by the.: May meeting what other schools may desire in terms
of playground equipment improvements.
PRAC Minutes - April. 10, 1986
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4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION'
a. Joint powers Agreement with Wayzata. Director Blank reported that the
City Council, approved the; joint powers agreement with the City of
Wayzata, a,t their April 7 meeting.: This joint agreement is for one
year only on a trial basis.,
b. Approved Purchase of Property at 3005 East Medicine Lake Boulevard
The Council, approved purchasing the property a:t 3005 Fast Medicine
bake Boulevard for inclusion in the Hennepin County Regional Trail
Corridor, contingent upon the City being reimbursed(including
interest) -within five years. The contingency failed, however, when
the Metropolitan Council, denied the interest portion of the re -payment.
We are now waiting for final, action from the Suburban Hennepin Regional
Parks District.
5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS'
a. Parkers Lake, date George Watson shared construction drawings for
Phase.I development of Parkers. Lake, with the: commissioners. The drawings
included plans for landscaping, grading, planting, etc.. Mr, Watson
also had ,pamples of park benches, lighting fixtures, and the material
that would be beneath the: sand in the beach area. Director Blank
discussed writing our 1987 LAWCON grant application for Phase II
of Parkers Lake City Park which would include the 'coat launch, fishing
docks, and picnic shelters.
b Zachary Bui".din& Director Blank reviewed with the commissioners the
meeting he has held with the architect and with Hennepin County Health
Department regarding the Zachary concession building. Three proposed
plans for the building have been developed. Director Blank is recom-
mending dropping all three plans., two because they are too costly,
and the gird because it is simply an open air shelter and could not
be used for concessions., Director Blank is recommending instead that the
City go ahead with the proposed landscaping, which would allow portable
concession vehicles access to the playfield area, as well as pave: the way
for the construction.of a concession building at some time in the future.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ROSEN APPROVING DIRECTOR BLANK'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PROPOSED LAND-
SCAPING AT ZACHARY PLAYFIELD. The motion carried with all ayes.
c St. Mary's Land Acquisition update The acquisition of the property
at St. Mary's will be wrappedup within the week, once the City gives
St. Mary's a check.to pay special assessments..
d. Neighborhood Park Development/Improvements - Queensland & Imperial Hills
Architectural drawings should be ready within a few days for viewing
by the neighborhood residents. Meetings for the residents to view the
plans are tentatively scheduled for April 22. Letters will be sent
to residents the week of April 14
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. New Plats 'There were Ito new plats to review.
b. 1986 Trail Projects Director Blank is recommending following the
basic trail plan established in. 1985 covering the years 1985-87, and
completing those trail projects this year that were to have been done
in 1985, as well as making the Luce Line trail the top priority in
PRAC Minutes - April 10, 1986
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1986. FRAC approved this recommendation unanimously
c. 1987LAWCON Grant Application Director Blank stated that lie intends
to write our 1987 LAWCON grant application for Phase xT of Parkers
Lake which will include the boat launch, fishing docks, pictxic shelters
and parking lot,
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Chair Edwards announced that she is planning, to attend a dinner for
Commission and, Board members on Tuesday., April 15, at the Hyland Lake
Park. Reserve in 'Bloomington. Commissioners Rosen and Mullan will: also
attend as well as Director Blank.
Commissioner Reed attended tate first meeting of the French Park Advisory
Board where he learned that $2,.5 million has been set aside for a. water
play area within French Park.
Commissioner Rosen: asked if a parks tour could, be arranged for sometime
in the spring. Director Blank stated he would schedule one for early
in May.
8'. STAFF COMlMUNICATIODT
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10 33 p.m.
AprMa.28, 1996
Dear Sir,
Parkers Lake represents the focal point of a major park plan for
44m*uth residents. Part of this development involves the inclusion
of the Lions Club Park in a circumferential walking/hiking/biking trail
surrounding Parkers Yate. We represent the mail sub -community east of
the lake that use the Lions Club Park.
A number of gur residents attended the community meetings on the.
Parkers Lake Park plans and reviewed the architectural, plans available
for it at the qty offices. Ho *pacific mention was made to upgrade
the Tions Club Paris. We are vera interested in adding to the present
playground equipment at this park[
Our sub -community, which covers the area of County Road 6 south to
11th Avenue, has an. approximate census of 72 children up to the age of
12 yoars. Also, there are at least 25 children 3n the age group of 13 to
17 years. Thoxe is a now development being platted that is directly
adjacent to the lions Club Park. This development will bring 16 more.
foaili,es to our neighborhood, We feel there is a great used for improve-
ment of the Lions Club hark because of, this.
In addition to the swings; and teeter totters already present, we
would like to suggest the following equipment be installed; a wooden
apparatus for climbing kiaclude a pole for sliding down and ropes for
cliabing up), elides, scoop shovel type of sand digging toy, and riding
t0ye on coils (in the shape of animals). these suggestions for improve-
ments are similar to the equipment found at the Aachary lane, Maplecreek,
and Plymouth lreelr Parks.
tiling the Zachary Lane Roaeowners model, of comauuity participation
in planning and excecuting & well-developed family park, we would like
to offer the involvement of our residents in the planning and the
construction of an upgraded playground in the Lions Club Park in 1986.
we, the parents and friends of the children in this neighborhood,
encourage you to help us make the Lions Club Park a park that our children
can enjoy, and one that the City of Plymouth can be proud of. Thant you
for your consideration of our request. •s eagerly await you decision.
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Special Council Meeting
April 28, 1986
Page 101.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Crain, seconded by Counciimem- ORDINANCE NO. 86-05
ber ?itur, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 86-05 with the previous amend- RMSINC LICENSE AND
wients RELATING TO LICENSE FEES, PERMIT FEES AND OTHER FEES AND PERMIT FEES
CHARGES; AMENDINGPLYMOUTH CITY CODE, SUBSECTIONS 1010.01, Item 9-8
1015.07= 1015.11, 1015.13, 1015.17, 1015.19, 1.015.210 1015.23,
and 1015.27,
Motion carried on a Roll Call vote, five ayes.
Manager Willis stated that the Council had directed staff to PROPOSED GUIDELINES
draft guidelines for dealing with future requests for playground CTiY CONTRIBUTIONS TO
funding; on school property which he presented. PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
Item 9-C
Counciimember Vasi,liou stated that when funds are granted, bills
should be submitted. She asked that it be stated that the
t City's share of the funds be dispensed last and that the P.T.O.
money be in place before the Council approves additional fund -
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Councilmember Crain suggested the guidelines be presented to the
three schools. Director plank will be meeting with school
representatives next week so they will know the Council's feel
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Councilmember, Zi:tur stated he is very concerned with accounta-
bility and wants to see in writing exactly what the costs are
and where the money will come from.
MOTION was made by Councilmember 'Crain, seconded by Counclimem
ber Vasiliou, to Dmend guideline #5 as follows: "Priority will
be given to pvofects funded over a two year period with a maxi-
mum of $5,000 per year."
Motion carried, four ayes. Councilmember Sisk ,voted nay.
MOTION was made by Mayor Schneider, seconded by Councilm-ember
Crain, that the City will put a low priority on those sites.
where substantial costs, i.e. capital improvements, have already
been incurred by the City.
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Notion carried, four ayes. Councilmember Vasillou voted nay.
MOTION was made by Couneiimembec Zitur, seconded by Councilmem-
ber Crain,_ that PRAC: will prioritize school requests along with
other neighborhood parks needing development.
Notion carried, four ayes. Councilmember Vasiliou voted nay.
MOTION was made by Counclimember Crain, seconded by Councllmem-
bw:r Zitur, that the guidelines be referred back to PRBC for fur-
ther discussion and recommendation to the.Council.
GREEN OAKS PARK'
item 9'-M
Rick. Rosen, 15715 27th Ave., representing three homeowners
adjacent to Green Oaks park, stated they would like to qo on
record that they concur, with the City M-,ayer's May 2 memo and
with the points contained therein. He pointed out that they
feel that no matter how, many kids arein the park, they can make
a lot of noise. The .idea of waiting several months for a PRAC
report scares them. He read a letter from the neighbors askinq
that the play equipment be moved.
Councilmember Vasil,iou agreed; that the idea of waiting, months is
scary.
Director Blank stated that the estimated cont of meivinq the
equipment is based on what it cost to install it initially.
MOTION was made: by Councilmember Vasliou, seconded by
Councilmember Crain, that estimates be obtained regardinu the
removal of the equipment and PRAC hold a public meeting to make
recommendations as to where it should be moved and report back
to the City Council,
MOTION was made by Mayor Schneider, seconded by Counc.ilmembet•
Zitur, to amend that PRAC be notified of this at their next
meetinq so that they have a couple of veeks to investigate the
site.
Motion carried, five ayes.
otioo as amended carried, five ayes.
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PRE`LININAIV APPLICATION
LAWCOWLCIR WTDOOA RECREATION ACpUISITION AND OEVELOPNENT GRANTS
Fiscal rear I"?
LOCAL OMIT OF GOVE11lENT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROJECT= cttx of Plymouth
PRIMAT CONTACT PERSON FOR THE PROJECTe
Naas Eric; Blank Title Director of Parks 5 Recreation
Address 3400 Plywouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN
Zip
55447
County Hennepin Phone (work) -559-2800 x 265 i(home) 553-9922
NATE OF PAMU. Earke rs L.alce City Park
PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN: (list sera to be acquired and/or facilities to be developed- Tse pages I and a)
Quantity Type of Facility Cost
1 Boat ramp with 'parking 45,000
1At1 oars Pan lot 90,000
Parking lot lighting 15,000
1 Fishing pier 15, ''0
1 Picnic shelter 20,000
T O T A L=$185,000
PROJECT LOCATIONe
Indicate the location of the proposed project as follows:
Township f 118 Rartge f 22 Section i 28 4 33(nuabers must be exact for processing of application)
SITE PLANS
Attach s pla:, for the proposed project which shows
Boundary of park property (red)
toning of surrounding lend and present uses
Layout of existing facilities (red)
layout of grant proposed facilities (yellow)
Layout of future proposed facibties (blus)
A north arrow` scale, and legard
April 28 1986
B R A F I
PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR REQUESTING CITY
CONTRIBUTIONS TO PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
1. Location of proposed improvements must be on school district property
that is designated as a neighborhood park in the City's Comprehensive
Park System Plan.
2. A well organized site plan must be presented. This shall include the
proposedbudget, showing itemized costs and any volunteer labor, etc.,
for the project.
3. The school district shall agree in writing to own and maintain said
play equipment, and accept all liability.
4. Request-fir--shal-k--be-made--one--yeas4n-advance;- to`allow the ,
ci t-&--budge--funds-for-,the-•-project. ?'T&S rnu-iit t -mleQ
5. The City will only match funds and/or volunteer labor. The City will 16 0-0, :ca.'.
review each. request on a case-by-case basis to determine the amount of Caq lgxe
contribution;. In no case, will it exceed 507 of the total capital bu-Rq-:,-t
costs, to a ma.cimum of $1.0,000. Priority will be given to requests ofd S'
5,000 + $5,000 over two years.
6. City funds will not be considered unless the walking neighborhood in
which the park is located is at least 507 developed.
7. PRAC shall prioritize all park funding requests in relationship to
all other park projects. 6M
8. The City will give low priority to sites that have received otherhfunding.