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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 12-11-1986Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of December 11, 1986, 7:30 p.m. Plymouth City Center Council Chambers AGENDA 1. Cali to order 2,. Appraval of Minutes 3z Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff a. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a Approvtid Brauer to Work on Parkers Lake Phase 11 b. Approved Plans for Zachary Playfield c.. Approved Process to Hire Neighborhood Park Design Consult-aftt S. Unfinished .Business a. Parkers Lake "Phase Z & ZZ Update - Review Constructioa Budget b, 1~lymouth Creek Park - Site Planning (on hold) c:; Request for Trail County Road 61 d. Review Draft of Annual Report e., Joint meeting Council/PxAC December 15, 5:00 p.m. 6. New Business a. Special Meeting with Athletic Associations b. Report on Traffic Study on West Medicine Take Drive not completed - discuss at January meeting) c. Revir-w County Road. 9 Trail Plans d e. 7. Commission Presentation. 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next Meeting . January 8,: 1987 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission November 13, 19$6 Pave 32' Present: Commissioners Anderson, Edwards, Mullan, LaTour, and Reach; staff Blank and Pederson Absent, Commissioners Reed and Rosen 1.. CALL TO ORDER Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Z, APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by CommissionerM10-l.an and seconded by Commissioner LaTour to approve the minutes of Fhc October meeting as presented, follofAnu a notation by Commissioner LaTour that association was mis- spelled in item 3-b., The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting. b. Staff. Director Blank announced that Mary Patterson had received a promotion from Recreation Specialist to Superintendent of Recreation. More of her time will be spent supervising the recreation division, freeing up Eric's time to work on projects such as the community centers park development and land acquisition. He also stated that Mary would likely be named the President of the Minnesota Recreation and. Park Association in the very near future, as the current President is resigning. e. Others There were no other visitors. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Approved Park Land Survey 'Work. This project is out for bid at this time, _ b. Approved the 1,987-911 CIP c. App-roved Demolition of Barns on Minneapolis Property. This project was completed as of November 13, 1986. 5`. IONFINISH8D BUSINESS a. Update Park Construction Projects, Neighborhood park projects have been completed at Green Oaks, Queensland and Imperial Hills.. Trail paving projects have been completed in Schmidt Lake Park, Zachary Playfield, Kingsview Heights Development. through Lions Park, and a"one-block portion of the Fernbrook Lane trail south of County Road 9. b. Parkers Lake, Phase I work at Parkers Lake is complete except for a small segment of trail from the entrance road easterly to Juneau Lane. This area, remained too wet to pave, ,so it will be part of the contract for Phase II in 1987. Other Phase 11 projects will include paving the Luce Line trail on the south and of the lake, the boat launch and the parking lot. c.. Plymouth Creek Park Site Planning,. Further site planning of the Plymouth Creek Park will resume following the joint meeting between PRAC and the City Council. Minutes of the November 13 PRAC Meeting - Page. 33 d. Request for Trail - County Road 61. Director Blank still ias to information. from Bred Moore regarding what type of signage the County will allow on this road. This item will be on rue December agenda, 6. NEW BUSINESS a. New 'Plato Minnea olis Workhouse Lands. Director Blank has been -meeting With BRW regarding the proposed playfield at Parkers Lake, because a new pkat showing a change in the shape of the playfield will be submitted by United Propertieswho purchased this land from Minneapolis. United Properties proposes to start building on this Land in the spring of 1987. b. Joint City Council/PRAC Meeting. The joint meeting has been scheduled for December 15: beginning at 5:00 p.m. with dinner. Th( agenda will consist of the Council's goals and objectives as they relate to the park and recreation department, as well as questions on the community center and the grand opening of Parkers Lake City Park. Director. Blank announced that Mary Patterson has secured a $1,200 donation from a. private source which will be used for some sort of special event during the grand opening. The Council has requested that PRAC prepare a list of questions on the community center for discussion; at the joint meeting. Chair Edwards requested that the issue of snow removal. from City trails be discussed also, as well as trail maintenance in general. c. Annual Report. A draft copy of the 1986 annual, report will be ready for review at the December PRAC meeting's d. Removal of Hockey Boards. at Pilgrim Lane. Director Blank reviewed the history of the skating rink and warming house at the Pilgrim Lane Elementary School./Neighborhood Park. He reminded the Commission of their recommendation to close the warming house two years ago because of the faulty heater and their decision to eventually dismantle the hockey rink when the boards deteriorated. A pleasure skating rink with lights will continue to be maintained at this site after the hockey rink is d,smsntled. A .MOTION WAS MDE BY COMMISSIONER MULLAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDExGSON RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOCKEY RINK. BE REMOVED FROM THE PILGRIM LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE. The motion carried with all ayes. e. Zachary Playfield Landscaping Plan. Thirty-five thousand dollars has been budgeted in the CIP to landscape the area between the four ballfields at the 'Zachary Playfield. This project is scheduled for completion by the '87 softball season. The plan, prepared by Bonestroo and Associates, includes a flat area in the center where concession veh;cles can be located, retaining walls and ramps for access by the handicapped; which will allow them to come from one ballfield and enter the concessions area or go to another bal.lfield. The ramps and retaining walls are necessary because the ballfields are on different elevations. Our maintenan.e, crews will do the basic grading of the site. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LEACH A14D SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ZACHARY. PLAYFIELD LANDSCAPING PLAN. The motion carried with all ayes. Minutes of the: November 13 PRAC Meeting Page; 34 f. New Projects Timeline. Director Blank discussed 1987 park projects and their timeline for completion. The following are proposed, in this order; Zachary Playf.eld landscaping to be completed by May 30, 1987; Lions Park play equipment to be completed by .Tune 15, 1987; Pernbrook Lane, Hi,gtway 1,01 and Zachary Lane trails to be completed by July 30, 19879 Parkers Dake Phase II to be completed by August 31, 1:987; County Road 61, Amhurst and Rolling Hills neighborhood parks to be completed by September 15, 1987; and the Plymouth Creek Park pond dredging, which is on hold at this time. g. Parkers bake - Phase II. Director Blank indicated to the Commission. that it is now time to begin thinking about the designing of Phase II of Parkers Take City Park. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED Bi COMMISSIONER BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT COUNCIL SECURE THE SERVICES OF BRAVER AND ASSOCIATES TO BEGIN DESIGNING PHASE TZ or, PARKERS LAKE CITY PARK., The motion carded with all ayes. Director Blank stated that the budget for Phase II has not been finalized yet,_ but that we will probably get a grant in the amount of $85,000 from -the -state. He further stated that if money is available in 1987 for a bathhouse., a separate consultant will, be secured to design and build that. Director Blank will have a. proposed budget available at the December FRAC meeting. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION None. 8, STAFF COMMUNICATION None.. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD.:, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 DATE: December 8 1986 MEMO TO: PRAC FROM, Eric Blank, SUBJECT:, PHASE 11 BUDGET FOR PARKERS LAKE CITY PARK Attached for your review are three documents. Item ill is the current revenue and expense sheet for the park dedication fund account 11219 which is for neighborhood parks. This shows an unencumbered balance as of November of approximately $391,000 and estimated 1987 construction of, about $358,000. This fund appears to be in good shape. We should Cake in revenue by the end of 1987 of approximately another $150,000. Item #2 is the revenue and expense sheet for park dedication fund 1121.8 which is the city parks and community playfields account. Here we show an unencumbered balance of approximately •$530,000 as of the end of November. The 1:987 C1,P contemplates expenditures for trails, Plymouth. Creek Park and Parkers Lake Phase 11. Finally, item 113 is a preliminary cost estimate for the Parkers Lake Phase 11 project. This has been broken down into a number of different categories. The first one is the 1987 grant with a subtotal of about 227,000.. Add to that $63,000 for other miscellaneous things that are ous.sde of the 1987 grant, and you have a total, of $290,000. With a 22,000 estimate for Brauer's work, the project comes to about $30.9,000.. 1 also show revenues from the state grant of $86,300, a private donation of $8,000 and revenue sharing of $95,000. All other costs associated with the Phase It project and the bath house project, which we do not have a good handle on at this time, will have to come from the $530,000 balance in the 218 account. 1 have also attached for your review a letter from a private tit'dividual talking about the donation of money for a playground at Parkers Lake. Please keep that information confidential at this time at the request of the .family. np Attachments November 24, 1986 CITY T 1 William Koski 325 Orchid Lane Plymouth, Md 55447 Dear Mr, Koski• I am in receipt of your letter dated November 19, in which you outline your proposal to donate $8,000 toward play equipment at the Parkers take City Park.site This is a very generous offer, and I am sure the Park, Commission and City Council will be most pleased to make arrangements to work with you and your family on this subject. As I indicated to you on the phone other day,, I will take this to the Park Commission at their December 11 meeting for reviews -and consideration. It will then be considered as part of the overall budget for the Phase 11, project at Parkers Lake. Once Work. begins on this project by the landscape architect, we will set up a meeting for you to meet with him, so that he can better understand your thoughts with regard to this play area. Again, thank you for your time and interest in this matter. If I may be of .further help to you in anyway, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 559-2800 x 265. Sincerely, 6JA)e Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation np ccs City Manager 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (63 12) 559.2800 325 Orchid Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 November 18, 1985 Eric Blank City of Plymouth Dear Eric, Although this letter is much delayed, we still would like to help fund a playground area at the new, park. at Parker's Lake. We would like to contribute approximately $8,000.00 to help build this playground. Our family will send this amount within a month after we have these plans confirmed with you. We would ask that a plaque or sign be placed near the play- ground equipment saying "In Memory of William J. Koski". Dad was a long-time resident of the city, and a teacher and counselor to many during his years in the Wayzata school district. He thoroughly enjoyed this area, and I know he would be pleased to have such a fine park so close to his house. After going through the catalog of playground equipment which I'm sorry to have kept so long) we thought that the items on pages 6,g3,sl,5rjmmight make a good choice; however we understand that other equipment might be preferable. Please let us know what the -City of Plymouth decides on. We are pleased to see the park area shaping up so nicely. Please call me to confirm these plans, and to let me know if' you have any questions. My number at home is 476-4075 and my number at work is 474-5974. We will be waiting to hear from you regarding this matter.. Thank you. Sincerely, William Koski, Jr. and family Exhibit #1 REVENUE AND EXPENSES ACCOUNT #219 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS - 1986 Balance (December 31, 1985) $430,654 Revenue (November 21,, 1986) + 167,585 TOTAL $598,239 Expenses (1986) 146,888 Estimated Balance (November 21, 1986) 451,351 Other Expenses St. Mary's Land Acquisition - 60,000 Estimated total unencumbered. balance (11-21-86) $391,351 1987 ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS FOR 1987 CONSTRUCTION SEASON I. Three neighborhood parks $300,000 2. Lions Park 10,000 3. Lass Lake Heights payment to developer 48,000 TOTAL $'358,000 ACCOUNT 1'? 8 i1'Y 1' \WK-WQ MUNSTY PLXYIMLD,S`jTEtt IL$ " 198 Balance (December 3.1, 1985) $544,472 Revenue (,November 71, 1586) + 386,287 TOTNT, $93505: 8xretwes (1986 -- 351,152 j Bstimated Balance (November 21, 1986) $584,407 Other Expense Land Acquisition, (3035 B Xed. Lk Blvd.) 14,080 Barkers Lake Land Condemnation (estimate) 15,QQ Zachary Blayfield Estimated total a encumbered balance (11-21-86) X530,327 - 1987 BSTLNVTBD PROJECT COSTS FOR 1987 CONSTRUCTION Sl.ASi 1. Trails 75,000 2. rlyzouth Creek Pend 35"wo 3. Parkers hake Phase it (range) $M, 7100-4 3'20, U00 Exhibit #3 VARKERS LAKE VHA$t It Prelitninar, Cost Estimate 1987 LCHR Grant Boat ramp and parking 45,000 Parking int 90,000 Lighting of parking; area n. 000 Fishing pier 27,000 Two picnic shelters 45,000 SUB TOTAL 4227,000 14isce:llane;ous (benches, trash etc.) 000 Signage control 10,000 Playground 30,000 Phone 11000 loufttain L01000 290,OQo Brauer and Associat.=: 11100 3 U,O0Q REVENUE State LCNHR Grant 1987 86,300 Private donation 81000 Revenue sharing 95 q00 Park dedication Fund(218) 121"70o X311,000 Bath house (range $100)000-$200;000 size swarm ng house/rink lights concession stand/equipment res t,rooms mul'ipurpose room: 1986 PLYMOUTH PARK. AND RKCit6ATION ADVISORY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT FABLE OF CONTENTS Letter oilTransmittal--------------------------------------------------- MembersMt'itlbers of the. Commission ----- -----------v,----_--------_-,--- -4'- ------- Commission AttendaDce Chart --------------------------------------------- 19871987 Goals and Objectives of the Cwimission------------------------------ 19861986 Commission Highlights ----------------------------------------------- Recreation Programs--------- :------------.-------.,-___-- Senior Citizen Programs --------------------------- ---_------------------- At.hl.et c Progt:.mss----------------------- :-----------------,,-_----- Environmental Programs---------------------- ---. -------------------- eo eszt.ry Program--------------------------- ---------------- - _------- Appundix 086 1986 PLYHOUTR 'PARK AND YtRWATIONADVISORX COXHIS810N There ace semen, members on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, each. appointed for ,a three, -year terga by the. City Council. The Chair is appointed by the Mayor, f coin among the Members of that Commission and, serves ear a term of one year. `the tommiasiot serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council. C01NJSSION HEMBIUS Tam Telephone No Term 8xpire Darbara Edwards, Chair 545-1912 113.1/8 3935 Orleans. Lane Plymouth,, \,N 5544 Tudy Wour, Vice Chair 473-8183 1/31188 3525 IN Highwa. 101 Ply°mouth, MN 55,44 I Donald Anderson 545-M08 1/31187' 417' N Vnion Terrace Lane Plymouth,. N 55441 Carol Bench, 473=8745 I 111188 325 Merrimac Inane Plymouth, .N 55447 John C. Mullan; 559-9205 Resigned December 1986 11845 28th Avenue N' Plytriouth, v 55441 John Reed' 559-2523 1131/89 1751 W Modicine Laake, Drive Plymouth, MSI 5544-1 Richard Rosen 475=0508 1/31/89 18715 27th avenue N' Plymouth, MN 55447 PARIZ AND R1;GK1:A`1'ION ADVI SORY MISM DANCE. (.IVkRr Eeric)(I. Jna-N c(mubt,t 198 wu+ ..•.w+w+LL..'ruyR'rWNrwrrrMr u+wwi.' 4 •nY„iwiSwa4 +i'awi taw+. w,+w+.rb •+..ar. .. 10 Cx O\ rn try 0, Ca N 0 Y .-, a\ 11 w-+: c Q; W r 1 r4 "4 a d +-4 r4 r-1 w4 14 bb u cu Donald Anderson t2 1 1/87 Carol Beach x 12 1 1/88 Barbara, Edwards 12 0 1/87 Jisdy 1LaTour x 12 1 1/88 X x x - It 4 11,4s John Reed 12 1 1 8q tt t d ltns err. _ 1. ` 1 1 9 X Ab efVt j I CO1 L*iISS1tlN HICHLIGIiTS Parkers Lake: City park Censtruttion The Cite Council and Park. Commission held a groundbreaking ceremony oia Tuesday, June 10, at Parkers Lake City Park, This was the beginning, of 600,000 worth of improvements made durinS 1986. Majot items constructed; include; picnic grounds, beach, trails, park road, .Field stone bridge, and two small man-made, ponds. This was all made; possible by the donation of 25 acres of shoreline from: the City of Minneapolis at the time of the Parkers Lake North Plat, The estimated value of the property around Parkers Lake exceeds 43,000,000, Approximately 994 of this has been acquired by dedication without any cash outlay on the City's part. Parkers Lake Playfield/Neighborh,)od Park With the. final platting, of the. Parkers Lake North development by the City of Minneapolis, 25 acres for a future community playfield and five acres for a future neighborhood park have also been dedicated to the City. in November., the last remaining remnants of It structures on the Earkers Lake athletic playfield site were demolished. The two original silos have been left at this time for inclusion in the .future parte design. New Play rouad Equipment New playground equipment was approved and installed at Imperial. H.Uls and Queensland neighborhood parks during 1986. Camefield/l:itness Course The; Plymouth Rotary Club donated the money for the purchzse of a 0amefield Fitness Course to be installed at the Zacha y P,lay£ield. Ott Saturday, May 31, 15 member;4 of the Rotary Club turned out to help members of Cie park maintenance crew install the: fitness course. Zachary plavfield Concession Building The 1986 capital improvements budget called for the construction of a cQtices.- sion building at the Zachary Pjay°fi.e.lai Upon receiving cost estimates from the building architect, in excess of $150,000, it was decided not to proceed with the construction of a building air this time. However, 1t was decided to proceed with a landscaping proposal in the general area where the building was proposed, This work has been designed and construction will comment. in 1981 PRAC Training Session On Marc, 13; the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and City CotinclL held a. training session led by Paul F";j,are of Breuer and Associates. The purpose of the training session was to, acquaint new court tilmemb e rs and, commissioners with. the Comprehensive Park and Trail System Phan. 5t. Gary's Lrand Acquisition lleVen acres of property for a future neighborhood park were acquired at a price of $U0,000 from St, rtaryts of the Lake Church. Half of the cost of this property is being paid in 1,986 with the remainder due in June of 1987. Joint Ndttings with the City Council The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission held joint meetings on March 24, and D#cembe; 15. The major purpose of these meetings was to discuss future capital improvements Ovou,ghout', the park systems Specifically, discussion focused around the: question of a future community center for the City. of Plymouth.: The Presidents Commission on Americans Outdoors PRAC endorsed by resolution the work of the Presidents, Commission on Americans Outdoors.. The work of this commission will have, a bearing for the next 20 Yeats or :safe on the future of outdoor recreation throughout the country. The, continuation of such programs as the LAWCON grant program will depend heavily on the results of this commission's work. "Che City of Plymouth has hi,%nefit4ed greatly from. the Lend and Water Conservation. Program, Sunset HIM Hlementi—r (hoof The City of e ymouthi in Cooperaxion with the Sunset Hill Elementary PTA, collaborated on the development of a new playground at the Sunset Hill elementary School/Neighborhood Park site. The City's share of the cost for this program was *10,000., The school. contributed $25:000 and the; PTA.contributed $31000 plus all the physical labor for installing the. equipment, ioLit powers Agreement with Wayzata A joint powers agreement, was worked out between the City of ''Wayzata whereby the City )f Plymouth would provide recreation programs during the summer of 1986 to the residents of Wayzata. Lour programs were, provided! Wayzata beach, Wayzata; swimming lessons, tennis lessons and an adult volleyball program.. East Medicine hake Boulevard The City has proceeded with the purchase of property at 3035 East Medicine Lake, Boulevard; to be used for the future Medicine Lake regional trail and for the construction of Bast Medicine. Lake BovIevard at some time: in the. future 1987LAWCON/LCMIt Grant A 1987 LAWCON LCMR grant appl.icat."on Was made during the spring of 1986. in November it was learned that the City would receive a grant of approximately 86,300 to be used toward the Parkers Lake City Park Phase SCI construction.. Trail Pro ects The City, using park and street crews, completed trail projects at Schmidt Lake Park, Zachary Park, Fazendin lark, taiotts Park, Queensland Park, and: along Fernbrook Lane. in addition $245,000 of funding has been earmavked, for Oompletion of Grail along Farnbrook Lane, Highway 101, County Road la and, Zachary Lane. These trail projects will commence construction during 1987.. Bass Lake Dock A new dock at ,a cost of $15,000 was purchased and installed on Bass Lake i" Timber ° Shore(< Park. The new dock is unique in that; it will remain in the 1Ak« year round, thus saving, the City the time and cost of install.ing,ana rem ving the fishing dock each spring and fall. Green Oaks Park, Because of concerns with noise raised by local residents, the play equipment at Crten Oaks Park was relocated to a central site within the park, The play equipmettt itself has received tremendous use by the local neighborhood youth. 1987-91 GIPP The Park and Recreation, Advisory CQmmiagioa d0fttiaUes to plan into the future with the 'development annually of its capital, improvements budget., In 'July of this year, the Park Commisslon approved a five-year plan for the years 1987 through 1991 that was subsequently approved by the City Council. This plan calls for approximately $11,320,000 of tonstruct,y.on to take Place in the park system over the next five, years. The largest single item is 8pOOO,OOO to be spent on a i;otnmunity tdotel' In 1989. Guidelines for Requesting City Contributions for Playgrounds Due to concerns raised by the Sunset School/Neighborhood. Park, playground project, a policy was developedwhereby, in the future, schools can raquest funding from the City for playgrounds. New Plats. The Bass Lake Heights Development .located north of the Soo railroad tracks uad, west of Piaeview Lane is dedicating 4.5 acres of land to be incorporated into the future cormuntty olayeield/neighborhood park known as. the. Bass Lake Playfield.. With this acquisition, the City now has ownership to apptaxiMately 25th acres of land which is earmarked for development itapproximately 1990. The development known, as Lake Camelot Fstates is dedicating a neighborhood park site on the uorthtiest shore of Mud Lake. Shoteline around the north and the east side of Mud Lake will also be dedicated for preservatior and future trail development. A. trail running north, from County Road 47 into Maple Grove was also dedicated for future regional trail use. This will be sold to Hennepin Parks. Park Dedication Fees In 1996 cash park dedication fees in, the City exceeded, $500,000 for the first time. By year's end! e.scoluding Actual land dedication and trail paving for which developers receive credit, the City has taken in tush amounting to In previous years, the City received $414,000 in 1985 and, $416,000 in 1984. Parks Tout On Saturday, May LO, Uve members of the. Park and Recreatioa Advisory Commis- sion touted the Plymouth park, system in preparation for the work on. the five year capital lmprovements budget. Highlighted on the tour were some of the new land acquisitions which have recently been dedicated to the City For future park development.. Sites such as Rolling Hills, County Road 61 And Amhurst wett, Viewedi New Commissioner Richard Rosen was Appointed to the Park, and Recreation Advisory Commission on January 27j 1986. Mr. Rosen's term on the Commissionruns through January 31, L989- Mr. Rosen was apP01tited to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Betty Threinen, ADMINtSTRAxxart 1986 PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION S'TAPF Erie Blame.-.. -------------- = -_..,.._ __- DireetoC Ruth Srowin-- .---- W--------------------------- Recreation Specialk,4t Rick '8usch-------------------------- --_--__----- ,---Rectreation, Specialist Melinda Xnhrt- ------------------------------------ ScAliot Program Advisor Mary Patterson -------------------------------- uperintendent of Recreation NancyPederson ---------------------------------------------- DonnaDonna Sankey---------- ------- -------- ------------Part-time Clerk Typis Mark Peterson---_. -------------- --------Park & *Avi.ronniental Supervisor SteveCook, ------------------------------------- --------------------- Voester Greg Utz ----------------------------------------------- -_Park Maintenance jimHanson_---; ---,------------- ----- ------------- -------Park Maintenance Daniel He tke----------------------------- I ------------- -__Park Maintenance Rick Je.wett-_.------------------------------------------- Park Maintenance grace King -»--------M____-.t-------- ----,-------Pork Maintenance Eric Luetsets--------------------------------------------- Park Maintenance Hired April. 1986) dSimonsait o------..-__-........--.-__..--__..:--.-_---___--._-_----Pirk Maintenance John Wenner—;-..- --------------------- ---- --------------Park Maintenance Carolyn Racine--------- --------------- ----w.. --- --Park Maintenance Secretory 1 N FINANCIAL If you are, a Plymouth reside.nt, for each $100 in property tax you paid in; 1006, on the average. 13 a 81 gent to the City of Plymouth. Of thin *13.81, 11.58 went for general :fund purposes and park and recreations activities! From the $It.58 for general fund and. park and recreation purposes, 2.64 went to Plymouth's ,pant and, Recreation. Department. of that: 21 was for Administration 1.40 was for Park Maintenance 25 vat for Recreation Program 78 was for Park Land: Debt Service For '986, the budgeted revenues and expenses of the Park. and Recreation D ;part-- ment were summarized as follows: (see appendix 1 for a detailed breakdown), Sources of Revenue E Adminl.stration Maintenance, Recreation E'ogram fpetldl tore „ Property Tax Fees State Grant Sur Plus Interest 91,saa 91,5a 615,900 615,900 356,aaa 109,200 240,700 n 6, WO 1.985 and 1986 AUDGET, COMPARISONS 1985 GENERAL FUND 1096 GENERAL FUND BUDGETED EXPENDITURES BUDGETED EXPENDITURES 77% 77 General Gov't. Gov't. Legal rGeneral Community Developmen nity Development Finance ce Public Safety c Safety Public Works; s !1 rks: 23Z Park and 23% Park and Rec Rec. t985 PARK AND RECREATION 1986 PARK AND RECREATION BUDGETED EXPENDITURES BUDGETED EXPENDITURES 52 53 Park Maintenance Pard- 111aintenance l h 30% 9% 30,E Rc texciot Recreation Park Bond Debt Programs Park Bond Debt Programs Service Service d 8% Admin Admin 198 PARKS 1987-91 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PRQG" Year 1,987 Trails County Road 61 Neighborhood Park Development Amhurst Neighborhood Park Development Rolling Hills NeighborhoodPark Development Parkers Lake Phase 12 Plymouth Creek Park Pond. Dredging Lions Park Playground Zachary Play.f°ield Landscaping 1988 Trails West Medicine Lake Park — hand Acquisition Neighborhood Park Land Acquisition/Development Plymouth Creek Park Pond Dredging; West Medicine Lake. Park Phase I Development Plymouth Creek PArk Tennis Courts 1989 Trails Neighborhood Park Land acquisition/Development Plymouth Creek Park Pond Dredging West Medicine take Park Phase. 11 Development Community Center 1990 Trails Neighborhood Park. Land Acquisition/Development Plymouth Creek Park Pond Dredging; Phase 1 Playfield Development 09"1 Trails Neighborhood Park Land Acquisition/Development P`layiield Development Plymouth Creek Park Pond Dredging r a t986 NEW RECREATION PROGRAMS IN 1,986 Adaptive Bowl.ng The contractual provider for adaptive recreation for the Northwest Cooperative eight, northwest suburbs) changed in 1986 to the West Hennepin Community Center. Bowling leagues in two locations were offered. with a great, response. Bowling offers, a mainstreamed programi socialization and fun. Adaptive Teen Action A service area that was. weak was programming for mentally handicapped teens. Teen, Action combines socialand recreational skills in a, variety of field trips, games, music and community experiences every other week. Aqua Aerobics This is the new trend in,cardio-vascular fitness wheto it is appropriate for many different populations and tinequivocally less physically damaging. This program.was presented in the summer and has shown potential for a school year program. however: pool time and the lack of it is all that, prohibits this program from achieving its full potential. Arts Series The Art tenter of 'kAinnd8otao Wayzata, Community Education and Plymouth Park and Recreation jointly sponsored their first performing arts presentation, LaBefana,o" in January. Attendance was good and encouraged a grant applica- tion to the Metropolitan Arts Council. The application was approved, but because requests exceeded available funding, it was not funded. Another performance, "How to Eat Fried Worms," was presented in. November; again attendance Was good. Future performances are planned. ATV Safety Because of the concerl, for safe and responsible use of All Terrain Vehicles, the DNR. home study course was listed in the brochure to encourage participation. Beach Lessons Offered at East Beach t1wo times a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday,/Thursday) with make -ups on Fridays. Lessons were taught tinder the American Red Cross shallow water program. C Ie gExercise The number of male participants in fitness programs has always been fairly low. This was an attempt to entourage c)uplea to attend together to learn exercise techniques that give a workout similar to expensive weight machines. Attendance has been low, but, we are hoping, it will grow. Creative Movement, Ballet & TA in This class gives pre-schoolers a freer, more creative atmosphere in which to explore movement, music and their bodies. Attendance has been very good. Ereativq 14L--Ie ritin This C1655 for adults had low attendance, but high enthusiasm. it would be worth, trying again. Gym, Swim & Movie bays Typically this programruns on school release days. This year the department got the approval .from both school districts for public admittance during the holiday breaks, Kids9 ages 3-1.5 are welcome to drop in. for .four hours of games, swimming and movies., Hocus-pocus - It's Magic1 Our beginning level chase for youth has been well attended. We are now ready to offer a more advanced clasa for those who wish to pursue their interest farther. Jacki Sorensen`s Aerobic Workout This is a drop in basic exercise program designed for both men and women. Attendance has varied considerably, but is consistent enough to encourage centinuaton of the claw. Moms, Dads, Babes & Kids In the Park' This was our first attempt at s regular exercise program held, outdoors. Attendance was low,, but it is an interesting concept that we may want to consider modifying And trying again. Move Strong, clove Fast, Move Out A movement class designed for boys. Registration was low and the class met a few times and was then,cancel.led. We are rewriting, the description and will be offering it again. Those who did attend were very enthused. Parents and Pte-schoolers Fxercise Workout This class combined a parent child exercise program with a parent portion while the childreri were free to structure their own play. The concept works:, but has not been popular. Pte -Team Gymnastics More advanced gymnasts have the opportunity for more individualized instruction, as well as the option of a gymnastics competition with other groups. Lilin Liveaboard Sailing as a Lifestyle"and "Orientation to Caribbean Cruising" were two naw programs offered in, conjunction with Slue Waters Sailing School,. Interest has been good. School. Break Cinetna Specials Family savorites like 'Pinocchio," "The Slack Cauldron," and "Sleeping Beauty" were shown in the council chambers can school release days or Saturday afternoons to promote family entertainment and single parent program opportunities. Typically, there rite two different showing times and dates per movie, with as many as 95 viewers at.a show. Sesame Street Lives' It is pre=-school mania as the house lights go down: and at center stage; steps Big Bird 's as big as life. The "Sesame Street Live" show is done at the Met Center annually. An annual trip to this show will continue. for Plymouth pre-schoolers and their families. Snowmobile Safety Training Frogram A new offering along the same lines as firearm safety and ATV safety. These classes are needed for youth to receive DNR certification. Soccer bispprogram isn't new to the department; however, it has increased in partiei pation by nearly 20%. Due to the increase, changes are in need to attack issues of volunteer- coaches (lack of them andtor w`nether they should be certified),, increased stress on the game fields, organization structure and program philosophy. The department w`or'ked with Varsity Photo this year and took pictures of all 48 teams .and 648 individuals. Because of its success, we will continue to do photos as apart of our soccer program in the future. We also took a trip to one of the Minnesota: Strikers games. A total of 34 fans rode tYe bus and witnessed the: upsetting loss to San. Diego. Stretch and Tone We offer a wide variety of exercise programs, but are weak in entry, lower and moderate level programs. This is an effort to fill than need'. WaGe' r It's growing, it`s sensational, and it's the; only one of thin type in the nation. Co -req watezpolo has now expanded to two nights a week. Again, pool time and the lack of it is all that prohibits this program from achieving its full potential. 1.986 ACTIVITY ENROLLMENT Youth Activities ' of Classes of Participants Adaptive Recreation- 15 91 Beach Swimming Lessons 4 2 days/week) 23 L%ildren's Trips (includes downhill skiing) 17 186 Dance 21 221 Day Camp454. Dog Show is Exploration Art 2 20 Firearm Safety 'Training: 3 99 Gymnastics 28 413 Gymnastics Summer Camp 2 25 Gyms Swim & Movie Days 3 Discovering tho, wonderful Word of Horses 2 1 Kite Fly 1, 5 Letters to Santa 82 our Gang 1 7 PITS 240 30 stops/Week) 1,953 Play Pals/Playtime .Discovery 13 102 Puppet 'Wagon 224 28 stops/week) 5,957 School. Break Cinema Special. 3 25`3 Sesame Street Live 1 33 Snowmobile Safety Training 1 22 Soccer 6 leagues 648 Swimming Lessons 4 sessions i'006 Teeny Tumblers 5 51 Water Slide 2; 79 Adult Activities Aerobic Dancing it 194 Aerobic Workout 4 245 Bits and Pieces 2 33 Couples Exercise, 1 4 Creative Writing 14ork9hop 1 5 ?} F 1986 Activity gnrollaent Continued Adult Activities # of Classes 1f of Partici apnts Daytime Ski Trips 8 37 Getaway Trips 16 25 Yceum Triathlon I 29 Jazzercisa; 25 1,608 Lake Superior Cruising 1 8 LeBody Shop 19 309 Liveaboard Sailing as a Lifestyle 1 10 Orientation to Caribbean Cruising 1 15' Over 50 &, Fit x, 24 Plymouth Pedalers 1 5 See and Ski. Show ' 1 7 Summer Triathlon 1 58 Stretch and Tone 2 26 Wallyball 5 92` Waterpolo 4 76 for All Ages American Karate 8 218 Aqua Aerobics/Evening Swimming Lessons 1 til Boardsaiing 8 Canoe Rack Rental- 4 Community' Concerts 4 475 Flea Market 1 23 O'How to Eat Pried Worms" 333 LeBe£ana." 1 2.09 Life. Be Ia It. Water Carnival 1 19 Magic 2 23 Parent, rit.id Pre-schoolers Exercise Workout 2 11 Picnic. Kits 45 uses 1, 9`t0 Plymouth Pedal:ers l 5 Sailing 3 42 Strikers Soccer Trig 1 27 Classes introduced in 1986. WAYZATA SUMMER PROGRAM ENROLI:MENT ProSta 4 of Classes # of Participants Beach 12,105 Swimming Lessons 3 sessions 691 Tennis Drills lCamp 1 9 Tennis Lessons Z sessions 65 Volleyball. League 14 teams 1985-86 CLASS COMPARISONS 1985 1986 Classes Enrollment Classes Enrollment Youth 667 10,771 601, 11,099' Adults 92 2,218 107 2,996 All Ages 59 2,671 71 3,349 Beaches 15,476 20,043' Open Swim 753 N NKBER OF NON' --RESIDENTS IN PROGRAMS 1985 1986 Youth 161 11$ Adults 773 765 All Ages 55 40 Swimming 125 101 The above: statistics do not include any participation in athletics or senior citizen programs, SENIOR ACTIVITIES Clubs There are three senior clubs operating in Plymouth staffed by Senior Community Services club coordinators: St. Mary of the Lake Over 55 meets the first Monday of the month, 12:00 noon, at St. Mary of the Lake Church. .Members share in a pot luck lunch followed by short business meeting and card playing and an occasional program. There are 76 members., Plymouth Senior Citizens Club - meets thet third Monday of the month, 12:00 noon, at the West Medicine Lake Community Club. Members arrange for a catered lunch, .followed; by a short program, business meeting and card playing or other table games. Biood pressure screening is offered every other month. There are 146 members. Wayzata Senior Club - meets the second and fourth Friday of the month at Messiah Methodist Church. Members *wring their own sandwich lunch, after which they have a busineGs meeting and program. There are 40 members. Other On -Going Group The Plymouth hiking Group has met every Tuesday morning since April, at the Plymouth Shopping renter, where members car pool to their hiking destinations, such as Clifton E. french Regional Park in the fall and Eisenhower Community Center in the winter. The Hiking Group purchased matching jackets. There are 24 members in the group. A bridge group meets each Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Mary of the Lake Church. Two to three tables of bridge are played each week- Classes 55 Alive/Mature Driving was offered in April, and again in June:. h total of 48 people attended the two classes. Over 50 & Fit TM exercise class was offered throughout the year: Health care professionals designed this program aimed at gradual permanent changes .in strength, stamina and flexibility. Attendance has been good. Other Educational programs Movie Time in Plymouth." was heldfrom January through May offering a variety of films. Due to low registration, some of the showings w -;„e cancelled. A total of 18 people attended all the sessions where Films were shown. Coffee and Dessert" was a program series offered. .from January through %L-ty. these programs were: offered: Energy Conservat on, Halley's Comet, i;kranian Egg Decioration, Foot Health, and Low Vision aids. A total of 14 people attenc,od the programs that were not cancelled. x Special Session," a fall, program series to focus on health presented the following topics: Exercise Keeping Fit, Osteoporosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Self image. To date., 32 people attended the first three programs. Services Income tax assistance was available to seniors during the months of February to April, every Wednesday at the Plymouth City Center.: Energy assistance applications were taken at Plymouth City Center once or twice a week during the fall and winter months, by six senior volunteers from our senior clubs. Counseling is available on a limited basis to the seniors of Plymouth through the counseling staff of Senior Community Services' Senior Outreach Program. Client information is confidential. Trips Plymouth seniors joined others from Wayzata, Long Lake and Hamel for a monthly bus trip. The follotwing trips were planned: St. Paul & Bandana Square; Ordway Theatre; Old Log Theater; Twins game; Chimera Theater; Canterbury Downs,, Minnesota Zoo; Star Clipper Dinner Train; State 'Fair; U of M Showboat; Duluth,; Chanhassen Dinner Theatre; Harness Races; Old Log (again). The number of people boarding the bus at the Plymouth Shopping Centar varied from five to 22. Volunteer Opportunities The Care and Share Committee of the Pl mouth Senior Club recruits volunteers to drive people to grocery stores and to: doctors appointments, and recruits volunteers to help with social activities at Trevilla Nursing dome, ambassador Health Care Center and Courage. Center's Homecrafters program. There are 40 volunteers involved with Care and Share Senior Community Services honored 23 club volunteers who served at least 12 or more hours in their duties associated with helping the club function. The volunteer rec•zgnition event was held in April. Three Plymouth seniors were enlisted in Senior Community Services volunteer trip escort group. Training was provided in escort duties and in first aid. Community Events The senior citizens coordinator was involved in helping to arrange bus transportation for Plymouth', seniors to the following community events; music in Plymouth it. July; approximately 50 people signed up. Rdbbinsdale's° Harvest Festival; approximately 15 people rode the bus. Aeservations were taken for approximately 90 seniors to attend the Women of Today Bingo Party at West Medicine Lake Community Club. PLlinvulH UNOFrICIA.ED SPORTS PROGRA,_! During the past seven years in our adult athletic programming, we've been moving in a direction that is rather unique,., We are eliminating game officials) Yes, umpires and referees. No, they aren't being killed off by overzealous participants and spectators. We have developed programs where the responsibility for calling violations and enforcing rules is left up to the people playing the, game. We've tried to promote the "pick-up" game atmosphere that exists in any given park or recreation center in the country. People show up, pick teams, play games and have fun. For our unofficiated leagues', the participants organize their own teams and register as such,. We give them a schedule of games and league rules and make all facility arrangements; lining field's, setting up nets, lowering baskets, etc. Entry fees for these leagues are about 10% of what it costs to play in our officiated. leagues. We've eliminated the major expense - the officials. We also eliminate costly trophies. We don't register our unofficiated_ teams with our state park and recreation association, and we don't advance teams to district or state tournaments. We also don't have playoffs. (Why play an entire league schedule to determine a champion, then throw teams into a playoff to repeat the process?) We do award t -shirts wltli,distinctive program logos to the winners of each League• Plymouth offers the ,following unoffic;iated programs; I. 3 -Man Basketball - this is half -court, three on three basketball, played at Plymouth Junior High, in a gym with two full courts (four half courts). We play games on, the hour (6:00, 7.00, 8:00 and 9:00) accommodating one 8--9 team league each hour. Fall, winter and spring leagues are offered. In 1979, we had 16 teams in 1986, 100 teams! 2. 4 -"fan Football - played on two 40' x 60' fields at Plymouth Creek Park. One hand touch with no first downs. Four players per team. Straight rush (no counting). All, plays must start with a forward pass. Multiple pass plays are common. No forward passes beyond the line of scrimmage. This; program started in 1980 with 11 teams; in 1986, 32 teams. 3. Volleyball.. - normal volleyball rules. Indoor and outdoor leagues at Plymouth Junior High, Wayzata last Junior High and East Medicine Lake Beach. We started in 1981 with seven co-rec teams. In 1986, we. had 76 co-rec and 12 men's teams. 4. Co-Rec Broomball - played outdoors on ice at Plymouth Creek Park. No checking allowed; otherwise regular broomball rules. If the: ball leaves the rink, the defensive team gets the ball along the boards for a pass -in. Started in 1981 with six teams. In 1986, we had 12 teams. 5. 4 -Man, Hockey - four skaters per team with a. wood cover over each goal with holes cut our. No checking. Just plenty of skating. League started' in 1983 with 14 teams, and we had 14 teams in 1986. Played outdoors at Zachary Park. 6. Men's Whiffleball - :even players per team, underhand pitching. Played at Wayzata East junior High in a large gym with 40' bajes. Slowpitch softball rules. Good pre -season conditioner. Started last year with six teams. For all of these, leagues, the games run about. one hour. The teams supply their own game equipment. We supply an attendant who keeps time and records the results. In 1986 for the first time, the numberof unofficiated teams in Plymouth exceeded the number of teams in officiated leagues 251 to 231. There are many concerns about unofficiated programs such as fighting, rough play, and arguments over rule violations. `jut we've found that our officiated leagues have the exact same concerns, only more so. Prayers aren't as apt to get into a fight when they know there's not a referee there to break it up. And they don't argue over rules as long when they're playing running time. Administratively, these leagues are easier to run than the ofiicicted leagues.: This enables us to run a much bigger and more varied athlete; program than we otherwise would. Plymouth is the leader in Minnesota in unofficiated sports programming! No other community approaches us in numbers or variety. We plan to always have leagues with officials, but we see the unofficiated programs as an excellent alternative., YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS AND. SPORTS CLUBS_SERVtNG M.,"LOUTH RESIDENTS: The City of Plymouth, due to its size and the fact; that it contains parts of four school districts, #270 -Hopkins, #279 -Osseo, #281-Rnbbinsdale and `#284- Wayzata,; is served by many youth athletic associations and sports clubs. Tie: groups ace listed below, along with the ages they serve; Neth Hope, -Plymouth Athletic Assoici tion (School District 2.81) Baseball (ages 9-18) Basketball (grades 7-9) Hockey (ages 6-16) Soccer (ages 6-16) Football (ages 7-13 Northwest Soccer Club (ages t0-15) District #284 Baseball/Softbzall Boys (ages 7-18) Girls (ages 7-15) District #284 Youth Hockey Association Boys and. Girls (ages 6-16) Plymouth] Izata youth Basketba`J Association Boys arA Girls (grades 4-9 Wayzata1Plj, - ,th Soccer Club Boys and Girls (ares 6-18) Rayzata Wrestling Club Boys ani'.. Girls (all, ages Minnetonka Athletic Association Football Boys and Girls (grades 4-8) Osseo -Maple Grove Athletic Association (School, District Baseball (ages 9-18 Football (ages 9-L2.) Osseo -Maple Grove Rockcy Association Bays and Girls _Iges 5-16) Oriole Basketball (School District 9:79) Boys and Girls (grades 3-9) 1986 PLVMOUT11 PLAYPTELD USAGE TO'TAL 11592 165 199 661 52' 1i8 48, 315 57 This is the number of atctes _played by the youth_ athletic ,associations, Plymouth Fath. and, Recreation Department, school. teams, and private groups on Plymouth p',ayfields, ?t does not include school physical education clauses, intramurals or any team practices FACILITIES taCompte Park 2 uftball basebaill fields 1 hockey rink Rw idg mount Park 3 soccer football fields 7 hockey rinks 1 softball/bageball field 1, 90' baseball. field Oakwood Park 3 soceet football fields 1 hockey rink, 2 softball/baseball fields 1. 90' baseball fieri Zealotry Park 22 soccer/foottaaxll fields 2 hockey rinks 4 softball,/baseball fields, 1 90' baseball field Plymouth Park 3 soccer football fields 2 hockey rinks 3 softball/baseball fields Plymouth Creek Park 1 soccer football field 2 hockey rinks 2 softball/baseball .fields 1, 90' baseball field: 60'_75r 901 XLE TOUCH 0 OF WURS 4 -MAN PLAYE'IELD SOFTBALL BAS18ALL BASEBALL SOCCER FOOTBALL FOOTBALL 8ROOMBALL YM HOCKEY WWI OAKWOOD 44 19 64 240 38 0 0 42 0 LACOMPTE 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 RIDGRMDUNT 0 0 0 133 8 0 0 35 0' PLYMOUTH CK. 181: 28 75. 61 0 1;18 48 4f 0 PLY JR HIGH 117 72 0 85 6 0 0 1i t1 ZACHARY 1,250 6 60 142 0 0 0 50 TO'TAL 11592 165 199 661 52' 1i8 48, 315 57 This is the number of atctes _played by the youth_ athletic ,associations, Plymouth Fath. and, Recreation Department, school. teams, and private groups on Plymouth p',ayfields, ?t does not include school physical education clauses, intramurals or any team practices FACILITIES taCompte Park 2 uftball basebaill fields 1 hockey rink Rw idg mount Park 3 soccer football fields 7 hockey rinks 1 softball/bageball field 1, 90' baseball. field Oakwood Park 3 soceet football fields 1 hockey rink, 2 softball/baseball fields 1. 90' baseball fieri Zealotry Park 22 soccer/foottaaxll fields 2 hockey rinks 4 softball,/baseball fields, 1 90' baseball field Plymouth Park 3 soccer football fields 2 hockey rinks 3 softball/baseball fields Plymouth Creek Park 1 soccer football field 2 hockey rinks 2 softball/baseball .fields 1, 90' baseball field: PLYMOUTH INDIVIDUAL SPORTS ENROLLMENTS 1079-86 PROGRAA4 19961979198019811982198319841985 FalI Open Gym 9asketba 11 20' 2,6 15 34 25` 6i2 57 35 Winter Open Gym Basketball 24- 20 20 24 20 16 45 40 Spring Open Gym Batketbail 12' 15 12 30 16 20 30 16 Youth 9askatball Camp 50 70 Fall Open Gym Vo1leyba=1; 0 20 45 30' 25 39 0 21 Winter Open Gym Volleyball' 28: 30' 46 32 36 19 12 20 Spring Opr:n Gym Volleyball 30 27 24 30 34 26 44 16 Vnllavball Instructlon 36 22' l8 36 40 2.0 40YouthWrestlingInstruction5032282020 60 27YouthSoccerinstruction T-ba.II 268 208; 112 140 250 60 160 226 209 Youth Softball 75` 68 53 60 101 125 73 Ice Skating instruction 250 165 74 44 57 Archery Instruction 78 102 13 108 78 54 Goon Hockey Tournament Spring Tennis Instruction 64 72' 99` 80 97' 97 93 81 Sur.mer 'tennis instruction 253 205 16.1 148 187 178 195 241 27 Juniors Tennis League 40 32 35 27 34 8 35 11 16 Spring Tennis Leagues 52 16 87 28: 64 68 48 62 72SummerTennisLeagues 8 5FallTennisleagues 28 i4 4C 47 City Tennis Tournament Open Tennis Tournament 4?; 108 1t1 t17 ' 94 39 43 Jrs. Tennis Tournament Spring Golf instructlort 60 91 86 90 782g 82' 9797 72 69 Summer Golf Instruction 57 164 67 71 103 167 102 103 Fall Golf Instruction 41 57 95 130 24 41 25JuniorsGolfLeague Ladles Golf League 23 18 Weight Training Instruction 66 36 32 Vikings Training Camp Trip 31 116 20 135 0 180 360 195 Twins Cane Trip 74 Wayzate Tennis instruction TOTAL 1,855 1,6649631,322 1,409 1,626 1,694, 1,711 ENROLLM8NT IN PLYMOUTH ADULT TEAM SPORTS 1979-86 24 32 1Q7 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Fa 1 I'_ 344an Ni ketba l 1 22 16 24 32 32 36 36 Wntr 3 -Man Basketball 18 27 27 34 Spring 3 -Man Basketball 16 22 19 28 32 24 32_ 30 5 -Man Basketball 6 8 8 12 12 12.__. 16 18 Fail Unoff: Volleyball 20 29 38 Wntr Unoff. Volleyball 7 7 11 8 18 32 Power Volleyball 1 14 10 14 12 12 12 12 4 -titan FootbaI1', 11 14 24 28 29 29 52 Co -Ree Broomball 6 12 12 12 10 12 Fail Floor Hockey 6 5 Spring Floor.NockeY 5 4 -Man Hockey 14 _ : 14 14 14 Summer Softball 56 60 72 too 124 123 139 153 Fall Softball 22 32 37' 30 48 48,_ Whifflaball 5 5 Beach Valle bollF 18 TOTAL1 137 174 253 332 358 425 W482 I Softball Tournaments Plymouth Softball Warm-up (1985-40 teams, 1986-32 teams) Plymouth Open (1981•-52 teams, 1982-33 teams) Plymouth Industrial (1981-20 teams, 1982-23 teams, 1983-26 teams, 1984-18 teams, 1985-16 teams) NIRPA Men's State Industrial (1983-85 -beams, 1984-86 teams) MRPA State Co -Fier Tournament (1985-69 teams) USSSA Divisional Men's Ctass 8 industrial (1983-2.6; teams) USSSA Divisional t1Rn's Class C (1+"84-81 teams) USSSA Boys World Tournament 0985-52 teams)' USSSA Divisional Men's Class 6 Church (1986-12 teams) USSSA World Mens Class A Industrial (1966-•21 teamh ) h1RPA. Regional tklo ra f s ( l a s C (1986-24 teams) BROOMBALL 48 PL2'MDUTH; PLAYFTELD USAGE 1981-198 0 Plymouth Ck., 0 36 NMER OF GAMES PLAYED 36 4 -MM HOCKEY 1981. 1982 1993 1954 1985 SOFTBALL 0 50 TOUCH FOOTBALL; takwood. 160 2a 0 0 25 LaCompte 70 20: 20 20 10 R dgemount 0 25 10 0 8 Plymouth Ck 165 737 275 265, 270 Ply Jr High 550 340 80 4$ 85 Zachary 0 0 1,060 1 194 1,385 TOTAL 945 1,150 1,445 1,514 1,783 60'-75t BASEBALL Oakwood 0 0 40 47 25 LaCompte 50 40 60 50 30 Ridgemount 0 0 25 13 2 Plymouth Ck. 0 0 0 0 0 Ply jr High 35 37' 55 56 74 Zachary 0 0 20 12 8 TOTAL 85 77 2.00 178 139 901 BASEBALL Oakwood 130; 98 65; 58 72 R dgcmount 0` 25 20 t 14 Plymouth Ck. 10 40 3.5 43 60 Zachary 0 0 30 69 65 TOTAL 140 163 150 174 411 SOCCER Oakwood; 300 250 2.50 275 292 Ridgecnount 0 176 150 112 106, Plymouth Ck. 0 72. 50 65 67 Ply Jr High 300 150 140 115 100 Zachary 0 0 85 165 116 TOTAL 600 648 675 732 681 TACKLE FOOTBALL Oakwood 30 33 35 35 24 Ridgamnunt 0 10 t0 10 5 Plymouth Ck. 0 0 0 0 21 Ply Jr High 25 20 10: 10 10 TOTAL 55 63 55 55 60 HRS OF YTH HOCKEY Oakwood 38 38 66 80 64 LaCempta 0 30 42' 70 56 Ridgomount. 0 60: 144 120 72 Plymouth Ck 0 30 78 90 56 Ply it High 38 38; 150 74 80 Zachary 0 0 66 66 72 TOTAL 76 176 546 500 400 BROOMBALL 48 63 57 0 Plymouth Ck., 0 36 36 36 4 -MM HOCKEY Zachary 0 0 50 50 TOUCH FOOTBALL; Plymouth Oki, 65 60 100: 106 Zachary 0 0 0 0 TGA"Ai. 65 60 100 106 1986 44 0 0 181 117 1,250 1,592 t( 40 0 28 72 6 165 64 750 60 199 240 133 61 85 142 661 38' 8 0 52 42 35 35 48 105 50 305 45 48 63 57 0 118 102 0 102 118 PAM LUINTENiA (I NONTk-BY-NONTH CALENDAR Decerber-February 1. Sveap, shovel, and flood rinks. 24. Trash pick-ups 3.; Building, inspection anal 'repair. 4. Cross Country Ski "gall `Maintenance in Plymouth Creek lurk. March, 1 Remove hockey not*, 2. Clean and repaint warming houses. 3. Build and repair wooden walkways for warming houses. j I 4.; build picnic: tables. 5. Repair play structures. 6a Pquipuan,t change -over for nspr :rig and summer seasons: 1., Building inspection and repair. April 1. Order and pita up athletic field marking, compound and paint,. 2. Fertilize parks. 3 Prorate beaches.. G, Put, up fences. Prepn,r4 softball fields. 6. Seedgeneral skating areas. 7. Repair play structures. 8ui,lding inspection and repair. 4.; Irrigation system c.he,ck. Manu gU$ t 1. tww and trim parks. 2 Clean and rake' beaches. 3. Maintain; line and paint athletic fields - 4. Repair play strutt.ures. 5 Cemetery maintenan+ce.. 6. Prepare for Music in, Plymouth. T. Trail const action d. Pick up trash. 9. building inspection and repair, S'Apta.mbet 1 Mow and. trim parks. 2, Maintain. line and paitnt athletic fields. 3. Repair play structures. 4. Fertilize and spray parks. S Take down fences.` 6. Ready bsach.for winter, take in buoys Pick up trash.; 8ii Building inspection and repair. October tNw and tr.iA parks: 2* Aerate parks. 3. Repair Play strut texree. 4. Pick up trash.. 5 Check furnaces 6. Gloss tennis nourts: 7. building inspection and repair. a. Outside crater sy,.tams flushed, 9C._ MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES BY SEASON Winter IPark.Maintenanca crews maintain 111 hockey rinks and 18 general skating rinks At 18 ,vacations throughout the City, Dutias consist of daily grooming ard, resurfacing of rinks on, a Monday through Saturday basis, Buildings are checked dail, while garbage hauling flakes placo weekly. Psrk signs are constructed and spacial repairs or painting pro;lects take place.. b_prinQ Buildings are cleaned,, wood surfaces stained and walls. repainted. General skating areas ate leveled and seeded. Park and play structure inspections take plane and repairs etre made. Equipment chaag6 over takes place for the upcoming t tr season. Seventeen thousand pounds of fertilizer is applied to our parks and 40 gallons o.f herbicide Our two swimming beaches are made ready. Buoys are strung out, sand raked, and buildings made operational. The City's cemetery requires that graves are raised and sodded, Irrigation systems are checkedout, proper repairs made and sec for the summer months. Soccer goals, tennis nets;, benches and bleachers are delivered to the parks:. Summer It brings: the: traditional moving and trimming of approximately 250 acres of park land. Of these 250 acres., 109 are irrigated requiring intensive maintenance. Additional fertilization of one to two tithes per summer at a rate of 250 pounds per acre is requirod Soccer fields must be aerated, top dressed and over -needed each summer and all, goal mouths are resodded. Softball fields are dressed on a daily basis -s. hath 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 bzsis and the proper repairs made. Rubbish removal begins on a twice, weekly basis Fall This is out change -o'er season, Athletic fields are aerated to loosens 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 warn areas takes place:. General skating areas are regraded and barmy placed for water retention. Hockey rink boards are repainted when necessary. Irrigation systems are drained and made ready for winter. Final park, inspections and repairs are made. Trets are pruned and wrapped. Equipment change -over -for the winter season takes place. 1404, PARK MAINTENJOWE EQUIPMENT Cushman Trtektter This is, a utility type grcomor similar in size to a motorized golf, cart. Its primary usi 1s for grooming of the:agliaze ballftekd surfe.res. In addition, it is utilized during the softball season for transportation of materials ;end sup!plitAt during regular season play, as well tis for tournaments, We have also discovered it will go many places our larger types of equipment canot go. I:t is utilized. for trail construction and reconstruction, and any fin* grading, Skid.Steer Loader This {piece ofequipment is what most people tould,call a bobcat• it JqL equipped With a front-mountedL bucket and performs most of, our earth work and grading on nearly all of aur park projects. it. is perhaps one of out most utilized pieces of equipment. 1986 One 'Ton Dump Truck This is basically an all-purpose vehicle, utilized for transportation, towing, and plowingiL It has an added feature of a power lift tailgate. This will enable us to elimitlate heavy lifting of- materials; up into the box. Tractor with Cab This is a typical tractor which will perform the 'f unctions of seeding aerating, and renovating our turfareas during the summer months, and, sweeping of ice rinks during the winter months. Replacement, items: 1. Toro Groundsmaster riding mower 2. 3%4 Ton pick-up 1986 CONST.RUCTtON PROJECTS During the past year, we renovated two atistltig neighborhood park sites Queensland and Imperial Hills. As in previous, years, this has done as a joint venture with both inhouse and contractual type Vork. City crews do all site preparation iqc-Ltdic g sureeyiing, staking and, grading. Next, our people construct all timber walls, edgett az d dacking. The contractor is responsible for the, installation of the play structure itself. We then follow up with cushion material and any paving or sodding necessary to complete the Job. Our crews also participated in three joint projects with various schools and organizations this Fast season. T. Zachary Playfield Fitness Court (in, conjunction with Plymouth Rotary Club) City crews responsibilities Included: a. Survey and layout of fitness court b. Excavation;' c. Timber construction d. Erect fitness court with assistance of Plymouth Rotary Club e« lastall aglime, sod and asphalt j i, R it. Wayzata Bast Junior High Fitneas Court tin conjunction with school district') City crews responsibilities a. Survey and layout of fitness court b. Excavation 141. Sunne.t Elementary'5chool Playground (in conjunction with school district) City crews; responsib ;lities: a,. trill holes for conatruc.ion of play apparatus b. Fill and grade, cushiot2 material within play} axes TRAILS City crews have been increasingly involved in all phases of tram„ construction and reconstruction during the past few years. Some of the major duties: included.: 1, Surveying aina layout 2.. Excavation and grading 3 Installation of culverts 4. Laying and compacting base material 5. Installation of chemical or vapor barriers 6. Paving, 7. site. restoration Trail construction sites in 1966 were Lions, Queenslatd, Imperial. Nulls, Zachary and Schmidt lake parks and Vernbrook.Lnne:. TWIN CITIES TREE TRUST Each year we serve as a work, site for the 'i':: Cities Tree Trust. This organ- ization consists of youths from the area within certain income levels or with learning or physical disabilities. The City provides the work site and materials, and the Tree Trust provides r' --t labor. Their, major park project this past: summer was to relandscape the 0 m dt, Lake Park hillside below the play ;area. This consisted of three major imbar terraces and .a landing for our, water slide, in addition to various park plantings throughout our park And trail system. NEW PROGRAMS' As our park system. grows, the. demand for services increase, Our facilities and equipment become more sophisticated resulting in a specializing of duties. As a result of this, we have begun various inspection, inventorying, and record keeping, systems or programs,, The following is an example of programa which began in. 1986c Playground or Park lnspeetions This is for safety or risk management in order that the City may reduce its exposure or liability. During the first week of each month, an individual makes a complete inspection of our facilities (benches, play structures` backstops, etc.) Any needed repairs are documented and the replacement. program begins». All data is dated as to inspection dates and completion, dates This is then kept permanently on f ile, under the proper park or trail file. Electrical Inspection We are in the pmese of. labeling each light pole in out athletic fields,. Once Idbeled# to Vill be able to record and repair individual fixtures via a card sys.ten filled out by attendants within the park. This reduces the amount of time a full-time employet must spend unnecessarily Inspecting. This will also free up that employee for additional tasks,, making; it a more efficient use of manpower. Once the data is collected;, wo can then make the necessary repairs, 1,rijantion S stem :repairs Each system is mapped and labeled and recorded in a folder. Aay inspections or repairs are all documented by date, location and parts used. We than can track problem areas as well as develop a parts inventory program in, order that we can, handle any situation that may, arise Sian Inventory We are now :in the process. of developing a sign inventory for our entire park and trail system. We axe in the initial Phases of inventorying at this time. We will then map, code, order and implement a regulatory sign program. for installation and future replacement 1986 FOOSTRY PROGRAM. T11e, forestry Program involves the management, of the trees and other plant life growing on City property.. This includes: disease and pest surveillance, an extensive forestation and reforestation of public land, the removal of hazardous trees, weed management,, public iand encroachment, public information for the care and maintenance of trees, shrubs and other plant life, and other projects, and duties involving the, environmental concerns of the City. Weed/Nuisance Vegetation Management to accordance with the State of Minnesota and Hennepin County, the City of Plymouth enforces the noxious Weed law. to addition to the noxious weed. ordinance, Plymouth has an eight -inch height Ordinance on all nuisance vegetation in residential areas of the City. Agricultural cash crops under cultivation and City designated natural areas are not subject to the height ordinance, but must comply With state noxious weed laws, Again in 1986, the Forestry Program employed the same good, seasonal weed inspector. Notices to remove fto\,ious weeds or nuisant e vegetation were served to 426 private properties. This is a 5% decrease in the number of notices served last year. Encroachments Plymouth, city parks, natural areas, easements and other city -owned 1,-,Xnds are intended. for the, use, benefit and enjoyment of the general public. Occa- sionally, individuals will en-croach, LApon public lands with play structures, trees, shrub plantinggs gardens, lawn trimmings, etc., posing safety hazards, lm_ntenance obstructions or aesthetic non -conformities. These encrolchriients must be removed from, City owned lands (usually Within tO days) . The 1986 season showed only a few instances of non-coneormancea. This, is most likely due to mote defined property boundaries and a growing awareness on the part of the Qitizens. We would anticipate this problem, to remain, at a Mift.trIUM in the years to tqme. Contractual Services TheForestry Program deals in a number of services through the use of insured private contractors. These areas ate: diseased tree removal (public and some private) , diseased tree hauling/disposal, weed cutting (public and same. private) , stump removal and reforestation - all awatded on a low -bid basis, This form of administration allows the City to carry out these services economically with the least amount or manpower and equipment, while, maintaining quality and control of operations. In 1986, revisions Were made to the following contracts to enhance hictitin and make, the City's position stronger in securing the provisions 01.' Von - tract: tree removal, tree hauling, reEorestation and weed removal. New and On-doing,Projects This was the first year of the Tree Roplacement Program. whiCh WzAi-,- ir.ilitumented to Increara public awareness for the dtseastd tree progcatns for In general, and as a supplement, to replenish our urban forest. Three Hundred twenty -throe assorted trees were distributed to 236 properties throughout Plymouth. rukers take reforestation will be the largest project we undertake in 1987. Since the development will be done in stages, so will the planting of the areas. Most of this will to donein the spring, Disease Surveillance A total. of 1,140 trees were marked for removal in 1986,, 990 due to Dutch elm distase, Might to oak wilt disease and 142 Greer, were marked for removal as a hazard or for other reasons. Approximately 2/3 c.. these were on private property, and the remainder on City and County property. inspections are conducted periodically for City property and on ,a request basis for private. property., A decrease in the number of trees narked is not necessarily an indication of a reduction in disease incidence. Reforestation As in the past several years, this effort was completed in several ways. Sunrise and Maple Greek neighborhood parks saw the largest concentration of effort from a contract planting. One, hundred twenty-five assorted trees were - planted in these two parks. Approximately 420 trees were planted in various parks and trailways by the Twin Cities Tree Trust labor forces.. This included some 150 pine used to reforest the pine plantation at Parkers Lake. one further reforestation, effort hag been to establish general pine planta- tions in various park locations. Seedlings and transiplant stock are used, in rough: areas, to establish a more naturalized area. Twenty-five hundred seedlings were planted in five different areas. With the use of our tree; spade, we moved approximately, 75-80 trees from our nursery to our parks and. trails. 1 RECOMMEND PLYMOUTH'S LEISURE OBECTJVES To evaluate development trends and population characteristics within th'a 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 shatl involv-,4 collaboration witty school districts, service clubs and other community recreational, components to reduce unnecessary program dupti.cation, provide appropriate facilitteS and Insure consistency of City recreation polities and program3. To hold one in-house training session focusing an future trends, ideas, etc. 2. REVIEW COMPREHENSIVE PARK, TRAIL AND FACILITY NEED-) To review and update at needed the Comprehensive Park acid Trail System Plans,.based on actual land development as appr6ved since the System PlcAr. was adopted in February, 1982. This assessment shall include a review of the City's development patterns, trends and tit!Zen input including athletic associations, homeowner associations, schools, etc.. The continued research and study of the need for a community center will be an on-going project. 3i PLAN THE RECREATION PROGRAMIS To carefully plan the Cityfs recreation programs to Insure ftiat they are responsive to the citizens' desires and needs. Orgy those programs meet Ing continued public, acceptance should be offered, Use past program participants to help evaluate and develop now program Ideas. 4. HELP PRCMOTE PLYMOUTH'S ATHLETIC CROUPS To develop a program of communication and coordination between the City's park and recrea+Ion department and all athleticWoups In an effort tog +OaA Wit Tfbetterserve611portionsofthecommunity. or fd OL oq< 5. RECOMMEND PARK USAGE POLICIES To formulate and recommend to Council policies for appropriate use and maintenance of park facilities and recreation programs. 64 GET PLYNIOUTHIS CITIZENS INVOLVED To encourage community service orgar.,Izatlons and citizens' groups to assist in the development and/or maintenance of parks and recreation facilities,. Maximum use of.I.Pcal resources and talents will not only improve the total park systej i End recreation programming, but will foster Increased community I 1 prldc. To promote citizen involvement In the sfuely of,.a possible community center. 7. PREPARE THE PARKS C.I.P. To develop annually the park and recreation component to the City's five year Capital Improveneots Prograni (01P). The parks cotilponent should coil- sider all capita! Improvements lloeded, as evaluated by PRAC, and the SOQrri;;. of funding. Submission of, this component of the CIP should be -to the Department of Community Development, so that It may be Incorporated into the five-year CIP review of the Planning Commission. 6- t S. REV 1 EW THP, OPERAT 1 NG BUDGET To review the City of, Plymouth's Park and Racreation Department's operat— ing budget plan in advance each year. To provide such counsel to the director of parks and recreation, and the City Council, as is appropriate. 9. REVIEW DEVELOPER PLANS To coordinate throughout the year and meet with the Planning Commission when necessary to review plans that are inconsistent to ensure that they comply with Plymouth's overail pians for both parks and trans. 10 UPDATE TO COUNCIL Bt—ANNUALLY To meet twice annually with Plymouth's City Council if warranted. The meeting will be ,joint with full membership of both Council and FRAC Invited. To deliver to the Council presentations of current work and problems encountered, To solicit the Counclits.reactions and advice. Y 11. LEG! SLAT 1ON To review and recommend to the City CC-16I suggestions. with regard to any federal or statelegislation which may Impact the City's ability to develop and maintain park and recreation facilitles and programs. 11 PARKS TOUR To conduct a parks tour for PRK, City Councli, Planning Commission, Cit, staff and other interested citizens prior to the development and approval of the CIP i 3. COMMUN i CATS W 1 TH OTHER FARK AND RECREAT I ON AGENC i ES The Commission will strive to communicate and exchange information with commissioners from other adjoining or overlapping park and recreation agencies such as New Nope, Maple Grove and suburban Hennepin County parks. Ten Cedar$quare (4'e3t cdarwkP'crstrl 1610 South Sixth Street. 4itfnneat)at0,. Minnesota 5.5404 Nione 3.42%0421 Jahn C, Mutt tier ActfJcnt Decanter 8, 1986 May(.,r Virgil Schneider Plymcvth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Ply Zth, Minnesota 35447 Dear. Mayor Schneider Earlier in the year I had discussed with you that I probably would be leaving the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission at the end of 1986. Currently I am encountering heavier than normal. pressures in my, business due to changes in our fiscal year. consequeantly, I have decided to expedite my departure to today's date. I truly have enjoyed my seven plus years on the commission. Based on my professional experience and time with FRAC I would like to impress upon you and other members of the council that I.believe Plymouth has one of the. most capable Park and Recreation staffs within the Upper Midwest Region of the United States. 7heir dedication is unsurpassedL I wish the council, FRAC, and the park and recreation staff the very best of holidays. Sincerely yours, John C. Mullan JCM:kro oc: Eric Blare Barb Edwards