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.
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Attachments
November 24, 1986 CITY
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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
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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--------------------------- ---------------- - _-------
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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