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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 02-12-1987Plymouth Park.and Recreation Advisory Commissiot Regular Meeting of February 12, 1987 City CenterCouncil. Chambers AGENDA Neighborhood park meeting, 7:00-8430 p.m., County Road 61 site. 1. Call to Order (8;30 p.m.) 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations. b. Staff c. other• 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Bathhouse - Parkers Lake b. Approved Neighborhood Park Standards c. Plymouth Creek Plan - Update d. Alcepted Annual Report S. Unfinished Business a. Parkers Lake - Report by George Wai.:<un b. Trails: West Medicine Lake Drive (Review reports from Strgar-Roscoe) County Road: 61 c. Neighborhood Park Plans Barry Warner d. Zachary Park Project - Update e. Community Center - Sub -committee Report f. 6• 6. New Business a. Parkers Lake North Replatting-Update b. 1487 Park Facility Cental Policies and Fee Schedule C. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff` Communication (Review future meeting dates) 9. Adjourn: Minutes of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting January 8, 1987 Page 1 Present: Chair Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, heed, LaTour, Beach and Roser; Councilmember Zitury staff Blank, Busch, Patterson and Pederson. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Edwards called the January meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and: seconded. by Commissioner Rosen to approve the minutes of the. December meeting as presented. The motion carried with. all: Ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTA`fIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting. b. Staff'. Rick Busch discussed the condition of the City's ice rinks which are holding. up quite well inspite of the warm weather. He also talked about the winter sports leagues which are in progress. now including broomball, basketball, 4 -man hockey and volleyball. He indicated that he is starting to receive calls about summer softball, which he will begin planning in the next week or two. He also stated that he will be updating the: Park Facilit4es Rental Policy and Pee Schedule for 1987 and will present it to. PRAC at their February meeting. Mary Patterson distributed materials to PRAC regarding a salary survey that was done: with surrounding communities regarding part- time recreation positions. Site mentioned that Ruth Brown was busy working on the 1987Iceman Triathlon which is traditionally held in February, but: may be cancelled, this year due to lack of snow, She also stated that a special event, The Metro Boys Choir, will, be performing .at Wayzata. Senior High School on. Sunday, March 15. This event is ;jointly sponsored by Plymouth Parks and Recreation, Wayzata Community Education and the Art Center of Minnesota..: 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Neighborhood Park Consultant Selection. The City Council selected the firm of Barton-Aschman Associates to design the neighborhood parks for Amhurst, Rolling Hills and County Road 61. b. Consultant for Plymouth Creek Park: The Council. chose Brauer and Associates to update the master plan for Plymouth Creek Park. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Annual Report Final Approval. Final cop Report were distributed and reviewed.. C that the divider page for the section on upside down. Staff indicated that they corrected before copies were distributed MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER REED AND ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE, OF THE motion carried with all ayes. ies of the 1985 Annual, hair Edwards pointed out the Park Commission was would make sure this was to the Council. A SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER 1986 ANNUAL REPORT. The I I Minutes of the. January 8, 1987 PRAC Meeting Page 2 b.. Parkers Lake Construction Timeline Bathhouse Issue. ,.public meeting to discuss the Phase TI construction of Parkers Lake will be heldon Thursday, January 15. Letters were sent to area residents inviting them; to attend,, and notices of the meeting were sent to local news- papers. Commissioner Rosen asked Director Blank if he expected any opposition from residents regarding Phase IT construction. Director Blank stated that the only item that might bring some resistance is the proposed boat launch. Director Blank then discussed the LAWCON grant for Phase IT and indicated that it had increased .from an award of $86,000 to $110,000. He also stated that President Reagan has put a freeze on the federal portion of the money which is $11,999. He indicated that Congress has 45 congressional: days to act on this:, and if they don't do anything, the money will automatically be released. The Commission then discussed' the 'p'roposed bathhouse, its size and possible: uses of the building, Some commissioners are still, concerned about the cost of constructing this building,, and discussed the possibility of delaying it for another year. Director Blank pointed out that the money is available to build the bathhouse this year, and that delaying it could increase the cost. Because the Commission is Uncertain about how large this building should. be and what possible uses it will have, they discussed. having an architect prepare estimates. on buildings of different sizes. After further discussion, they also agreed that it should he built as part of Phase TI during 1987. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEACH TO RECOMMEND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BATHHOUSE IN PHASE TI AND TO FURTHER RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SECURE THE SERVICES OF AN ARCHITECT TO PREPARE: COST ESTIMATES FOR BATHHOUSE DESIGN ALTERNATIVES. The motion carried with: all ayes. C. d. Trails West Medicine. Lake Drive/County Road 61. Director Blank distributed materials prepared by Strgar-Roscoe regarding the traffic study done on West Medicine hake Drive. The study on County Road 6.1 isn't. completed at this time, but Director Blank hopes to have it by the February meeting. The results of the study for West Medicine Lake Drive indicate that_a separate trail is needed on this roadway, and: it should be placed on the east side of the road. This item was held over ,to the February meeting. Meeting with Athletic Associations. It was decided that t1- meeting with the Athletic Associations should be held at the March ti= meeting with a start time of 7:00 p.m. This was based; on the fact that PRAC has several, meetings planned for the zest of January and all, of February in preparation for the construction of the three neighborhood parks in 1987, and they didn't care to try and squeeze anothet special meeting into their already busy schedule. Zachary Park Update. The warm weather has allowed for a lot of construction to take place aC the Zachary Playfield, and Director Blank is confident that the landscaping project will be completed in time for the 1987 softball season. Minutes of the January 8, 1987 PRAC Meeting Page 3 6. NEW 'BUSINESS a. Review Work Schedule for Three Neighborhood Park Projects. Copies of the timeline For the construction of the three neighborhood packs and a list of the special meeting d2tes for these three parks wire distributed: to PRAC members. Directo•i Blank discussed the questionnaire that is sent to residents asking for their input in .- signing the parks. The Commission did not suggest any changes to the questionnaire. b. Discuss First Step of Community Center Study. Director Blank reviewed with the commissioners the Community Center Task Force Report that was prepared in 198+ and discussed the forced choice grid that was used to come up with a list of proposed facilities to be included in the community center. They also discussed the timing of the bond referendum that was held in 1985 and the reasons it Failed. The Commission `:hen talked about how to find out what the needs of the community are at this time. It was suggested that representatives of the comm,_nity education departments attend a PRAC meeting and share with the Commission information on just how busy facilities are, who is using them and for what purpose. It was also suggested that recreation staff prepare some materials outlining what their needs are in terms of space. Director Blank indicated that the information in the Task Force Report needs to be updated, but the whole process of re -writing the Task Force Report or re -doing the forced choice grid, for example, does not need to be repeated this time.: Director Blank also stated that a bond referendum might be successful if it was diversified and included something for everyone, i.e., playfie:ds, trails, community center, etc. Because of the amount of research that needs to be done to resurrect the community center issue, Commissioner Rosen suggested that a sub -committee be formed to prepare an action plan to be presented at the February meeting. Member, of the sub- committee are: Eric Blank, Rick Rosen, Carol Beach and Don Anderson. c. Set Tentative Date for 1987 Park Tour. Thursday, May 7, at 5:00 p.m. was chosen as the date and time for the 1987 parks tour. d. Neighborhood Park.Standards. Chair Edwards reported that the City Council has directed that PRAC establish standards for what items should be included in neighborhood parks. It was decided that the Park System Guide Plan adopted by the City Council in 1982 would be used as a starting point with the following suggested changes: A statement will be added that says, "* (asterisked) items are minimum standards for each neighborhood park." The Commission then suggested the following.items be asterisked: informal play area, play apparatus, trails, hardcourt, benches, signage, waste receptacles and planted materials. All other facilities listed. in the guide plan will remain, but do not necessarily have to be included in a neighborhood park.. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LATOUR AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEACH TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES IN NEIGHBORHOOD PARK STANDARDS. The motion carried with all ayes. Minutes of the January 8, 1957 PRAC Meeting Page 4 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Commissioner LaTour mentioned the upcoming Community Awards Banquet and encouraged PRAC to consider nominating individuals for the various awards. Commissioner Beach wondered if PRAC was planning something to honor John Mullan.. Director Blank responded that the Council usually presents PRAC members with a special plaque. He suggested that PRAC could make a motion commending John. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BEACH AND SECONDED BY COl1MISSIONER ROSEN COMMENDING JOHN MULLAN FOR HIS, YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION. The motion carried with all ayes.. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION None. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1.1;00 p.m. D R A F T OUTLINE OF COMMUNITY CENTER STUDY PROCESS MARCH - Meet with Athletic Associations - start to document their existing and future needs APRIL - Meet with community education staff from Districts 281 and 284., Review existing district building uae. Pro'ectians for future public use of schools. MAY Plymouth Park and Recreation - review existing, facility use.. Project the need's based ontoday's growth patterns. Facility tours. JUNE - Reviews of other groups. Services provided - future needs.. YXCA, Senior citizens. Library Civic clubs Community group3 JULY Update facts and .findings of 1984 Task Force r1eporkt. Update building costs. SEPTEMBER.- Conduct community attitude survey. OCTOBER Prepare report. Select citizen committee. n 4 ._ J11 F, art j Plymouth parks growing by Ca,ristopkerBvxns, + ROLLINGN;LLS wifl the devrelopnient of thrc AMHERSI new ghborgood parks, addi- tionis tc.`itie city l system, atxl upgrading Rt, Parkers Lake City ca n s park, Plymouth will Sperxi near- ly a million dollars, in park m- provements in 1987.. COUNTY Eric Blank, director of the ` RR7, city's Park and Recreation 61 Department, explains that the park additions are part of a guide plan adopted in 190L The goal of the system is Medicine to have 10 acres of park for > Lake every thousand residents. In terms of total acreage, PARKERS ; Blank estimates- the, whole LAKE' system should eventually in- elude n elude about 1,000 acres Plymouth currently has 700 acres of park land). Blank said Park System: the goal is "rather conser- launch along County Road 6, x vative" for the city's 56 square playgrowd, fishing facilities, Neighborboord Parks miles, ,By comparison, Blank and landscaping. A both. and/or Small, passive parks of ap- estimated that Eden Prairie warming house has also been ately seven acres. already ,has between 1,500 and proposed. The City Council has Primary users are elementary= 1,600 acres of park land, authorized a study to examine age chikkw Plymouth has 16 Ainfierst, Rolling 11ills and the casts of "different structure with three more to be con - County Road 61 will be the three propoeitls. structed in 19M. neighborhood parks constructed Thefinal component of park Comma ty Playftekls this year. (County Road 61 park activity this yew is new hiking 111040vity parks for will be built pending approval by and biking trails, to be a(UW in recrOationai sports, minimum of the council of its boundaries.) a variety of sections of the city, 20 aures.. Plymouth now has six, Blank is estimating that con- Blank said ,the philosophy of playfields and owns two stniction on the parks can begin: the' park degarbnent is try to undeveloped sites. At max- May 1, with the majority of the keep as many areas as natural imum, over 15 years, the park work finished by Sept, 1, as possible while keaping department estimates a total of The secondcompunent of park operating costs under control. 10. 'blight be needed. work in 1967 is the start of the As an example, he said, 5 acm city Parks second 4 in a 10 -acre park, may.. be kept, Generally. lands adjacent to phase of development at undeveloped so, the natural lakes or natural preserves, Parkers rake.. Excluding costs space is theme while, the cost of without a specified size. There of a proposed, changing house, mowing and weeding is not. are four city parrs: Parkers Blank rJimates improvements "rt allows us cost savings while Lake, Bass, Lake, Plymouth made at Parkers take will be ap- we've still captured the green Geek and West Med,eine. Lake. proximately s250,OW, space"' said Blank, adding that The largest, and future crown of The improvementsat the site the emphasis is on quality, not the Plymouth system, is include two new picnic shelters, quantity, 'Wa're not going to Plymouth Creek, the proposed a parking addition, a boat own a lot of land,," he said., site fora community center, I D" S, Winter. Clearance S'', le.8 It's Nero i the sale,you've been waiting, for...) WINTER CLOTHING All Sales Final! M. O'FF Now Hours- Retail 50800, 11 Me;%. +I, Thurs.' s:30.8:00. Prices rugs., Ved„ Fri. 'Sweaters, blouses shirts, baby sleepers; skirts, 9:30-6:00 Snt A :Y1.d f+R dresses, cordu,rov pants. etc. hen it: Comes to their recrea- tion center, the people of Englewood, Colo., are lona on pride, but short on memory, This 1906 :lt lletic Business f`acil- i1yofMerit wirtneropened in March t985, ilial not before protracted de,- hate on the Englewood City Coun- il, and within this community of 30,000, had curt "its course. Dissension Was 50 rtill'-pant, in fact, that the releren lune oila bond issueto 1`atse property taxes to cover the s.3:i1 million 1n Cotastruction ,ind architecturil costs, passed by rant), dight votes Ina spring1983 general election that attracted nearly 2,400 voters. Now, however, "you can't find a single person who admils to voting against it:' .says 1. most "Rwky" Ko. mans, recently retired Cng ieWood Parks and Recreation Ov.partment director. Part of Romans' 37 -year tenure Willi t;trw deparltl* 't \vas stsc"nt Iry- Ing to build the recreation center, but bringing the 55,604-5tluare-loot- facility to fruition was along haul arr Rornans and his staff, AN iDENTIFIABLE NEED Before the center's opening, the department had a full slate of poptr- Often you play Off surrot nd- ing buildings, but the context here was so Chaotic that we went with an assertive look." lar re( reationa1progran'rsoperating Out Of OW City'ssChools. This arrangement, although 1111i - able, wwrely limited the ;Cope-ol activities, and their scheduling. Ali(], naturally without the facilities, wrne activities couldn't he offered at all, NOW ENGLEWOOD SATISFIED THE SKEPTICS for years, the department peti- 11(1110(f lot a ret reation Centel' to re( tilytilt`sito ition, and wwi repeat- edly turned; hat k> The botioni lint was, "the (ty leaders Wanted to spend tite money oil something else;' Romans %mc'inctly says. htiglevvoo rs yin old dly, not bUlit Un neww, Kleati,sr) the idea of it otnrountly canter meatu nothin to thvilt. it vV,1-,WrYdiffiCulttor°our d(,p)rinleot to explain what great servir es a re( Ovation center would provide. It just didn't hit home:' he saws. ti'hat tinalty did hit Mime were 11w undaunted' vflorts of The C:iti- zens for the t ngle-wwtod Community C'ertter, a giriup art politically prorni. nentt,rlgleww-ood Ixople Who led the overt light, bol,tered by lac 15 acid lrgur(1% trom I:ornans and his de. parlmont. YN ever) alter tilt, ( illxen's group prevat±oil.. and the skin -of -the -teeth. referendum wa,, over, t rty pride and allegiance toward the contig wasn't easity \won. I lie reat(Ime,tion was tmt," says Keit Ballard, ditector of the I ngle. w400d ( ether. it's once thing lot' a cite to have pini( e clad OW, but there were a lent 24 ATHtt 1iC 1987 of lx tattle who felt having recreation 1.1, tit, ttoa;iother,'nc(,re was also a question abbot how inuch the: Cen- ter would yx tually be Used -nd woUId this tyle of use justify th, Cost'?" he answer to that question, judg- inl; trom Englewoods response to, its ne\y c --enter. seems ah unquali- fied yeas. oil the first anniversary of the Center, [all rd and itis staff Conduct - Now, you can't find a singe person who admits to voting against it. 99 When the Englewood Parks and Recreation Department set out bund its 55,600 -square I -- toot recreation center, skeptics abounded. Finally, however, the outstanding design and amenities of this 1986 Athletic Business Facility of Merit winner won thea over. Since it opened in March 1985, the Englewood Recreation Center has Lwen met with nothing but , enthusiasm from the town's residents. Depicted at left is the lobby area and stairs leading tip to the elevated running track. Architects wanted to give the ' center a strong exterior appearance (top), to des iguish it from surrounding„ industrial ooking buitdit, . The center's track gives the 55,600-snuiret foot facility its horseshoe shape (Wtom). l`hereasons for this popularity are - a testament h the design and 'feel" of the < tinter, anti to its varied equip- nwnt and programming. DESIGNED FOR DELIGHT The wiking lookof the t eAltitul- ly laiidscaped, cind€:r-hlock exterior and tile,roofed center owes much to its rlther incompatible neighbors. to 01404014/ Ott tlV%( )M11:0 l MY, OF MAEWOOD c,d d surv(r y cif faciIityf fu JJsers to l;taitge FUM KAN p r—p—s( their success in addressing use concerns, Additionally, he says, they (ewer nc} of the questions asked re- scents to be a source of enlulatiotl. spondents to rate their overall ex- for others in the harks and re( a. perience at the center on. a s(ale of tion field_ Ballard has put tt g0lhCr I to 10, ll5eoverallratinp-wisalmost an informational brochure; on they a nirie, center because he was fielding so I didn't expect:tnything Close to many inquiries and Conducting so that, ever? though I knew that peo- many Facility tours. playhave been really happy with the From my standpoint, as well a,s experience they're having at the fa.- n rota the City as a whole, that's beet1 IlityE' Ballard says. is gratifying as anything:' he says. ATHLETIC sUSINE5S, l,enu iry, 1907 When the Englewood Parks and Recreation Department set out bund its 55,600 -square I -- toot recreation center, skeptics abounded. Finally, however, the outstanding design and amenities of this 1986 Athletic Business Facility of Merit winner won thea over. Since it opened in March 1985, the Englewood Recreation Center has Lwen met with nothing but , enthusiasm from the town's residents. Depicted at left is the lobby area and stairs leading tip to the elevated running track. Architects wanted to give the ' center a strong exterior appearance (top), to des iguish it from surrounding„ industrial ooking buitdit, . The center's track gives the 55,600-snuiret foot facility its horseshoe shape (Wtom). l`hereasons for this popularity are - a testament h the design and 'feel" of the < tinter, anti to its varied equip- nwnt and programming. DESIGNED FOR DELIGHT The wiking lookof the t eAltitul- ly laiidscaped, cind€:r-hlock exterior and tile,roofed center owes much to its rlther incompatible neighbors. to 01404014/ Ott tlV%( )M11:0 l SKEPTICS ConNnue'il farm page, 251 The center is located on a cramped piece of land in a cramped city,. En- glewood is a completely landlocked city bordering on the northern edge of Denver. Sandwiched amid the large metropolitan area's other suburbs, Englewood had very little land available to put up the center. What finally emerged as the site was a 3.26 -acre parcel of land butting up against Englewood's industrial area. This aesthetically unappealing site provided a challenge to the I'lre eight -lane recreational pool, with .) small inaruttaonal I ool attached, is hig draw. The area's cheery wall of windm", skylights. and plants and chairs .hong the deck may have a tut to do with that. Denver architectural firm of Barker. Rinker,Seacat & Partners -Architects P.C. Olton you play Gaff the surround- ing buildings, but the context here was so chaotic that we felt it was. much better to go %villi a strong, simple, assertive torm that read very easily troinihe road;' explained Ron Rinker, partner -in -charge of this project, We wanted to give it rich materi- als on the outside so that it didn'tr read as a temporary looking build- ing, like those around it do:' he says. The tac ilrty's assertive form ( l nw zit thr expense of an atrchite(turol aViom --- tl%ail a re(reation 11)d1vidTtal element., sJmuld b( broken up and scaled down. With its large horseshoe shape, the I n- glewood center doesn't meet this norm. Despite its un(onwe ntionatlity, the building'% shape Canle 4)0ut With nlinilllal upheaval, beWL11-O its 111- r.horing features — the 25-nivter pool and the gymnasium, complete We're bridging the gap be- tween the traditional public recreation center and the pri- vate club." with center divider -- both mea ,- ured a span of 80 feet. It was than onlya matter of increasing the origi- nally planned length of the running track to give the center its form.. These three major elements along with six racquetball Courts, in - 26 Circle 17 on the Intormation Request Cart' ATHLETIC BUSINESS, January, 1987 1 cluding a gI.tss-wall('(i iouritantenl ttnd'einvath this unibrelia tom, serve oniplotelv at hollie with its purr, rnuitipurpose and ga.niv then, i,, the restrai ed (evt of a Ori` 'wrmt-S and o(juipill'nt. rooiilti; arv&, for weiglil-traintnafa, lit- vale t luh. i litart" has lit'Can twinondous ness, stretching, and youth .and "\Ve ro hitdgingI g11.) beWveell t;rowilt in tho litnos-, and aquati( the traditional puhli( recreation prograntN. In tho"L, (a"c`5, weave writer and khl' pi,vatta('lub;' l;allatrct 001,1bled oi' triplo(t the number of y siiys, c la se5,' Ballard says Fhe large, oval running track Yot, this (laitii i3 not basc(i soleh Also, in 19M, when the center had gives the facility its distinctive oil Ow luxurious outfitting gat th.t> (ril bc t n (I er t"exr IU i7 e nths, choler. Ballard says it also h:is a lot thea _ery `*25,000 who used the fa - horseshoe shape. - ( ility tor a hoduled progranis. i t(i(1O.with the way people are treat, ed when they coine into the (wility. (ra»iaa+ut'+r afire:atai(aige., F CREATION CENTERYou're only as good as Cicir Statf. and Sauna — arty } s ,} CITY OF F,NCi.E VOOU combined ben(:ath a cantilovvred soti do can n try> w a great facility lout if sire KM f) erate it right and it You ---.- •--` ---=--- roof, sheathed in wood, } } dont niake people feel welcoim,, i fl,ihty's forest green, tan and l l they re not goingto corner back, l rust colter schenie nicely coniple- rt gf hardios5ofhow facilityCeyouraclity,,. , ntentS this wool Ceilii). rhegah a iIiOSl lia rc` is also (?nliari,(:ed by large tit' he Says. pla-tnts spread liberally throughout. To ensure* that patrons fe(d wel- II the lobby, iounge and pool area, conic, flallard's nine full-time staff 0 wh( ibers ,iid array of part-1.imers, t11, . fix A HEALTH CLUB ATMOS HEAE... t mTln1<'in the front 4Uuntrrand di - tow let) i-"' w[let) you look up into this big rest the programs, are instructed to 1 i` t .tax t iumbrellaroof, it gives a ve ry nice make people feet like ',they're tay - r. warn), friendly appearance, which Inomber of our family. Make them 1 r a is important because more and feel tike they're more than just soma D afore public recreation centers are dollars walking in the door, having to compete with YMCA`s and At the Englewood facility, patrons avow pr v,ite clufas;" ilinkeC Says, do feel like fanlfly, malting thern- I E BEST TIMING EQU 8223 REMMET AVE., CA '_. ATHtEnC BUSINESS, J.-InUary, 1907 NOW THE LEAST EXPENS MARIC has the most comprehensive lige of timing and scoring equipment, for every sport::. 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Despite the exponential trend of these figures, Halliard predicts '1987 will see a increase of only 5 to 10 percent, because, "we can't keep up this phenomenal growth:' A SROAtDER APPEAL NVe definitely are appealing to a whole different: part of the popula tion that hadn't participated in Our programs before:' Ballard says, In the first year that we tvery open, we issued four 1'nw( more I.D. cards than we had ever done. We're definitely serving a lot of peo- pie that we hadn't served prf_-viousl)t" Also being served, by the Engle- wood center are people who don't live in _Englewood. Our population iS .30,000 and it we were to rely purely on the Citi; Lens of this city to support the parks and recreation program, and the, Suppliers List/En§tewood Recreation Center Gymnasium BasketballBackboards, Supports & Nets: Aalco Bleachers-.. Dant Corporation Gymnasium Divider Curtain I Netting: Aalco Gymnastics Equipment: AMF American Maintenance Equipment: Advance Machine Company Scoreboards: Nevco, Colorado Time Systems Volleyball Nets &'Standards: Porter Equipment Company Racquetball Courts Doors: Altempco 'Glass Wall Systems Flooring: Poly ward Sports Flooring Glass Walls: A'tempco Glass Wail Systems. Weight `''raining l Exercise Area Curb Bars:York.' Barbell Company Ergometers: Engirticering Dyna(n cs Corporation, MONARK UniversalFitness, BODYGUARD / 1..Oglaend Free Weight Units: AMF American Olympic Sets: ivanko Barbell Company tRowtng Machines' i1AONARR-iJniversal Fitness' Scales: Health -o -Meter Single -Station Machines: Universal Gym'Equipment, AMR= American Natatorium Bleachers: Dant Corporation Chemical Control Systems: Stranco Covers,/ Blankets: LOF Energy Systeme Filter/ Pumps: Environmental Products Division / Purex Pumps Heaters: Teledyne Lairs Ladders/ (arab Bars: Swimquip Lane Markers: Swimquip Pool Clearers / Vacuums: Swimquip Rescue Eqquipment, Swimquip Starting,Blocks: Frost Company Laundry Dryers:. Huebsch Originators Washers: Wascomat Locker l Shower Lockers; Republic Storage Systems Company Saunas.: Helo Inc: , Shower Stalls: Columbia Washroom Partitions: Knickerbocker Partition Corporation 28 0 c ontvr, them isn't ,t wav in theworld to do it, so, the lion-resideill tv:- rs arc>, in elfoct, paying the bills", Bal- lard says, Average not7-resid(it registration for Englewood programs rands from 25 to 50 porcent, Drop -111 pa, Before the opening, the de- partment offered its programs out of the city's schools. Irons at the center stay, at anytime, be composed of 40 to 50 percent non-residents. Yet, Ballard says this isn't an at- tempt to exclude the people of En- glowood frons theirown programs. Residents are given a two-week head start tin Signing up for programs. Fie also points out that by draw- ing from non-residents, programs may actually be enhanced. As progra Yis become higher in their skill level, the number of resi- dents able to do that particular ac- tivity etivitywill. diminish. So now you have' Before the center was built,. the city was wracked by de- bate over the issue. to rely on a larger population area to run the program competitively." WHAT'S NOT Whether resident or non-resident, he most popular facilities at the center seem to be tale running track and the. pool, Lined with windows, offering views outside to the mountains, or inside to the gymnasium, racquet- ball courts, lobby arca or swimming pool helow, the running track has caught the attention of the Denver area'srunning, enthusiasts. ft's long there are 61,1z' laps to a mile - and because of the win- dows, you don't feel like you're run- ning in a tunnel,' Ballard says. The pool also distinguishes itself from the traditional, closed -in, warehouse -feel of some aquatic areas. One wall its (lie pool area is Covered with windows, and there is ATHLETIC BUSINESS, lantmry, 1987 M I , y several devices to satisfy that charge. Nool water remain., comfortable thanks to the combination of flat - The striking look of the center owes much to its rather in- compatible neighbors. plate solar collectors — with a gas- fired boiler used; for i backup heat- ing system — and motorized pool covers, mounted out of sight, just below the deck surface. The solar plates Beat 80' percuczt of the pool water and an anergy au• dit indicated a payback rate of one; year, Rinker says. According to Ballard, tale pool covers originally Saved about $25 a day, and he now feels that savings has risen to $40 a day. That slakes a bit; difference. We're talking $18,000 to $20,000 a year in utility savings of f that alone," he says. You can have a great facility, but if you don't operate it right, people aren't going to coma back. However, .the pool area doesn't have the onlyenergy-frugal setup in the building, because the cooling System uses direct and indirect evaporative cooling, rel ving totally on outside air. No mechanical re- frigeration is used. Also, the majority of interior walls rnd surfaces, and all exterior walls, ATHLETIC i3uSINE5S, Imiu,try, 1987 New For-PIQ t xI { t0 6620W NEW DESIGN, MEIN TECNNOl06X EVEN EASIER OPERATION FQIR A, t ..1'r Pty; Sf.:4,zc'ix;<.rCa A• i,) 1,) J A7 IE )ter I X,it t )r b 1r'.il t.1' Ck Set a`t 7'tt,Y l:r,?'h' +• tJ(„' i:, • sic t l z• v,'iil r n%uncu ary rr Lit a•x,. I+:,.ast t:i;ltaiti; at: tt:.i t• •• y,l ri st a ntrcgl r`r, it Cit';'+ vat .'C'l tE+,rn3C"k it3tllC1 S G.' kr StSt t t wt ltix.atU r' 4.'bX:s}l-t;,.^ ia;;t r:t4•t:rt.r:t'x..;y.°'ttr;S.,ttatry t ...+., t .t.tE tx,y t a nrc».r x;ter r•d.w i:,. t,^;.i{,.. t,flh,.:eon. 1:,.`:10 x.,, •'LSs tra+ -P,. -to lo t oz- Call'toll Free for FREE Catalog tlr the name of, your dealer 1-800-247-0265 In Iowa, call 1515 265.5305 V y H,:sttT!Ats AMERICA'S SCOREKEEPER rOR OVER 50 YEARS Cider 1$ on the tnlormation Rcqur,;l Wrti 29 lrnple seating on the deck, as well are well -insulated concrote block, ticw rvc°rvation c=enter, [lie staff of as on the broil vuWoor patio, eas- which reduces energy and main- the E.nglQ%vood Parks and Recrea- i,ty ac'(essed from the pool area. tenance coats. tion DQparttmew may have felt they rhe dight -lame pool, designed for f=inally, a skylight network and were facing a sea of d.oubtinl, public' and lap swimming, has a. numerous window expanses use Thornases, in the end everything 32-by-3)440ot instructional pool at- natural light to its optimum, lower- has turned out for the best, tached to the side of it, ing the demand for electricity, This Novv, as they clip in the pool, put is supplemented with highly effi- out their gest on the racquetball AN ENERGYSAVING'INCUNATION dent I -I I.D, fixtures that autoi nati- court or use the center's meeting Because energy costs in wintry cal y adjust to the level of natural roor»s, the skeptics of Englewood Colorado can be substantial,"there light. have come to see what an asset a was a real concern at the design and Although at times in the planning well-appointed recreation center construction, phase to keep our util- and construction phases of their can be, ity casts in line as much as possi- bl -)` R-01--trd' sc-,is The facilit usesI , y several devices to satisfy that charge. Nool water remain., comfortable thanks to the combination of flat - The striking look of the center owes much to its rather in- compatible neighbors. plate solar collectors — with a gas- fired boiler used; for i backup heat- ing system — and motorized pool covers, mounted out of sight, just below the deck surface. The solar plates Beat 80' percuczt of the pool water and an anergy au• dit indicated a payback rate of one; year, Rinker says. According to Ballard, tale pool covers originally Saved about $25 a day, and he now feels that savings has risen to $40 a day. That slakes a bit; difference. We're talking $18,000 to $20,000 a year in utility savings of f that alone," he says. You can have a great facility, but if you don't operate it right, people aren't going to coma back. However, .the pool area doesn't have the onlyenergy-frugal setup in the building, because the cooling System uses direct and indirect evaporative cooling, rel ving totally on outside air. 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LUGAR W406 MA.. IAMCK J. LEAKY. lR11iADMT 7W W COCMMN. Ws"S o" JOHN. WLCM A MOKTAMA VA" MA%W*S, FLO1WA OAVD t 3E14. OOLOV p MAMA AMO*Wi. NDRTM pMcpil MAN J, " P N.. ALA S United es`atts *Mat A, E.E 1MII.SOM, CALKONIIA NOWEIR NETLMI. MASAMIA ``` TK with UtCOMN[LL. x[MTuCRY 701A "KIW. IOWA dtr wmw COMMITTEE ON V MM AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND (ORESRY ! KIM oec ow= WASHINGTON, DC 20510 January 30, 1987MA OMM_ FUSUC MW ONIEti1pR W WSSION ... . Eric J. Blank, Dir. C11 ATTORNEY Parks and Recreation (r, KR ~_ City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Erin; Thanks for your letter about President Reagan's proposal to rescind the Fiscal Year 1987 (FY87) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LAWCON) grant program. I appreciate knowing your thoughts on this important matter. President Reagan proposed a rescission of LAWCON's funds in his-FY88 budget reques` to Congress on January 5. The rescission will not take place unless Congress ap s the President's plan within 45 days. To date, no measure ave en introduced to approve President Reagan's request a d there does not seem to be much support here on Capitol Hill f r such an4\initiative. Be assured that contacting me does make a difference and that I understand the importance of LAWOON to you and the State of Minnesota. If this matter should' dome before,,me here in the Senate, 'I will proceed with your views in mind. r , Again, thanks for writing. a 1 incerely, Boschwtz COMMISSION ON MINNFSOTANS OUTDO% Box 51 500 Lafayette Rd. St. Pani. Nib SStI6; IilKx orca oRA MCCR taauc air DO" January, 198 UVEAS ,-= Dear Friend, ,. n Z 8 I an pleased to :forward the enclosedcopy off commit to Recreation: A Report on Minnesota's Future Outdoor Recreation Ner::s, the findings of the Cotattaission on Minnesotan- Outdoo,'s. It has been a great pleasure to serve as chair of this state commission, formed to assess outdoor recreation needs between now and the year 2000. Minnesotans spend a substantial share of their leisure time in the out-of-doors, and we enjoy the outdoors in countless ways. We fish, hunt, camp, canoe, ride bicycles, hike, walk, ski, snoTomobile, play ball, observe nature, and engage in many other outdoor pursuits. Whatever our particular outdoor Interests, we share in the enjoyment of of Minnesota's outstanding natural resources and recreational facilities. Through a series of statewide public hearings and open for written testimony, this commission sought participation from all Minnesotans interested in our outdoor recreation future. We received the clear message that you want to preserve existing outdoor opportunities and the quality of our natural resources. We also heard of the need to secure more stable funding for outdoor recreation and to develop additional, opportunities in response to emerging outdoor trends and the needs of different segments of our population. The recommendations of this, commission Were developed in response to these and other concerns of the more than 1,800 individuals who contributed to our assessment. Now, your support will be needed to further the recommendations. The President's Commission on. Americans Outdoors, whose nationwide assessment of outdoor recreation has corresponded with our statewide assesoment, has called for a "prairie fire of local action" for outdoor recreation. I urge you to accept this challenge by becoming a vocal advocate for outdoor recreation --in your community, with your state legislators and with your representatives in congress. Over the last twenty-five years, Minnesota has developed a national reputation as leader in outdoor recreation. It is my hope that by uniting behind our common irzerests in protecting our natural resources and providing a diversity of high-gvality outdoor opportunities that meet the needs of all Minnesotans, we can also be the leaders of the future. Warm regards, A copy of the report is available in the Park and Recreation office.) Marlene Johnson Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant Governor Marione Johnson, Chair Members: Beverly Anderson Robert Dunn Mary Kenny William Kirchner Alan Page Wayne Olson Rod Searle COMMISSION OPV IMINNESOTANS OUTDOORS i9oa 51: 5W Lafayette Rd. St, Paul, MN 55116 NEWS RELEASEFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR IMMiEDIATE RELEASE Kate Hanson, Staff to. Commission JANUARY 26, 1987 (612) 297-3355 STATE COMMISSION SAYS CONSERVATION, FUNDING NEEDED FOR RECREATION ST. PAUL. The state Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson, has released findings of its statewide assessment of future outdoor recreation needs. I Protection of natural resources and availability of stable funding for recreation programs are at the centerpiece of the commission's report. Recoiwit to Recreation: A Report on Minnesota's Future Outdoor Recreation Needs, The commission was formed in late 1985 in conjunction with a national recreation assessment by a presidential Commission on Americans Outdoors. Recommendations of the Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors are based`on testimony from more than 1,800 individuals from around the state. The diversity of groups the heard from only served to emphasize the many ways Minnesotans enjoy the outdoors and the range of opportunities we must provide to meet recreation demands of the future," says Johnson, more- Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson, Chs; Afembers; Bovedy Anderson Robert Dunn Mary Kenny William Kirchner Alan Page Wayne Olson Rod Searle Ll i 1 " We heard from people who fish, hunt, hike, bike,, camp, ski, snowmobile, ride horses, walk, play ball --the list is almost endless. Almost without exception, they identified the need for more and better opportunities to pursue their outdoor interests." Johnson says that many of those testifying urged continued action to protect the quality of Minnesota lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, wildlife and other natural resources that form the base of opportunity for numerous outdoor pursuits. The commission cited continuation of the Reinvest in Minnesota Resources Program (RIM) as key to protecting fish and wildlife resources and recommended maximum long-term funding for RIM. Other conservation. -related recommendations call for continuation of the federal Conservation Reserve Program, wit' -ore stringent requirements for soil and water conservatic><; e,Zablishment of a national emission control plan for acid rain; continued enforcement of water pollution control standards, and clean-up efforts; and shoreland protection. Financing for outdoor recreation was another key area of concorn for the commission. Over the last twenty-five years, the federal government has supported acquisition and development of recreation. facilities nationwide through the Land and Water Conservation Fund LAWCON). But this funding program ends 'n 1989. In Minnesota, LAWCON more dollars have been matched with state and local grants, in effect tripling investment in state. outdoor recreation programs. Financing has also been a focus of attention for the Commission: on A;.ricans Outdoors. That commission has recommended establishment ol' a 1 billion -a. -year outdoor recreation trust fund to replace IAWCON, a concept supported by the Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors. To ensure that federal dollars reach individual communities, the Minnesota commission has recommended that one-half of the state's share of trust fund dollars be directed to local governments Funding for outdoor recreation is a very real problem," says Johnson, "and our creativity and willingness to look at new financing sources will be a major factor affecting ability to meet futo.re outdoor recreation needs." It is apparent to our commission that Minnesotans place great value on the time they spend outdoors,, and they want to continue to enjoy high-quality recreation opportunities in the future," says Johnson. "A lot has been invested in developing Minnesota's present outdoor recreation system --but we can't take these opportunities for granted. Ensuring outdoor opportunities that meet the needs of the future is going to require a recommitment to recreation." more- Other members of the Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors are: Mary Benny, of the Minnesota Council of Parks; Beverly Anderson, a biomedical researcher. at 3-M in St. Paul; Wayne Olson, Minneapolis, a former commissioner of the .Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Rod Searle, Waseca, former speaker of the Minnesota Nouse of Representatives; Robert Dunn, Princeton, a former Minnesota senator and. representative; and William Kirchner, Richfield, also a former state representative. 3a- d' COMMISSION ON MINNESOTANS OUTDOORS sox 51 5Ml Lafayette fid. St. Paul, MN SS.1 46 January 15, 1986 Governor Rudy Perpich State Capitol St. Paul, MN55155 Dear Governor Perpich One year agog the state. Commission on Minnesotans; Outdoors was,formed to evaluate_ Minnesota's outdoor recreation needs between now and the year 2000. As chair of that comission, I am pleased to submit its findings and recommendations, Recommit to Recreation: A Report on Minnesotans Future. Outdoor Recreation Needs. More than 1,8.00 Minnesotans contributed to this assessment; our report: reflects their ideas and concerns. One of those who addressed the commission, Eric Graflaas, a student in Gonvick Minnesota, spoke of "Minnesota's lifestyle with the outdoorsy'. I believe that phrase captures a notion that was at the heart of much of the testimony we received. Clearly, time spent outdoors is a, valued part of Minnesotans' Lives. It is an important; time for outdoor recreation in Minnesota. We; know that changes in the way we live and work are: creating new demands for outdoor recreation. We also know that funding for recreation has become more limited _in recent years, posing challenges to our ability to meet existing and emerging needs. Foremost among Minnesotans' concerns is the need to protect our wealth and. diversity of high-quality natural resources, which support countless outdoor pursuits. The reed to provide stable, long --term funding for outdoor recreation was also of great concern, and we heard many ideas for potential new funding sources. "These and other key issues are addressed in our recommendations. While there are many challenges to our ability to meet future outdoor recreation needs, there are also many opportunities. We can make better use of our recreational resources through more effective management and marketing Our public and private recreation providers can work more closely in planning, developing and promoting, outdoor opportunities. And, through education, we can perpetuate the conservation ethic and outdoors leadership for which our state is known. It is our hope that this report will provide direction for recreation policy that ensures Minnesotans now and in the future will continue to enjoy our lifestyle with the outdoorsy". Warm regards Marlene Johnso , hair Lieutenant Governor Marlene_ Johnson, Chair Members; Beverly Anderson Robert Dunn Mary Kenny William Kirchner Alan Page Wayne Olson Rod Searle I Ldi _ wf Di L A retn otionpark Ussatiatm January 28, 1987. Dear Director At the recent meeting of Board and Commission members of MRPA on November 18 at Braemar Club House several items were raised` which I want to share with you. First of al.l., several individuals expressed an interest in the MRPA lapel pin and a to own one. We will make then available for $2.00 each as lon3 as the supply lasts. Please let us know if you'd like to order These for your Board/Commission members. Itis wonderful publicity for MRPA.1 As per another suggestion we are establishing a steering committee, for the Hoard/Commission-section. We are asking each member community to designate one member to serve on this committee this year. I anticipate only one meeting this year so its not a big commitment on their part. The purpose is to brainstorm ideas for the April: and November section meetings as well as the Annual Conference and any other activities they might. like to do such as facility tours. A date has been set for the steering committee and I would invite you to join your board/commission designee. Thursday, February 26, 1987 7:30-9:00 a.m. Brookview Community Center 8200 Wayzata Boulevard Golden. Valley We will provile a continental breakfast. 1986 was a year of revival for this section and we look forward to continuing in that effort. I believe MRPA can be of great assistance, to these members and I hope you will encourage their participation. Could you please let the office know by February 24th who will be attending from your community/organzation? Thank you for helping to facilitate this effort. Very Sincerely Yours, 1 ' a Kay S. 'Zwornik Executiyepirector ` Minnesota Recreation acid Park Association: Phone; 420-6915 P.O, Box 186 9 9401 Fernbrook Lane • Maple Grove, MN 55369 800.867;3659 PARK 'RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSIONCITY OF PLYMOUTH Name Telephone No. Term Expires Oarbara Edwardst Chair R. 545-1912: 1./31/87 3935 Orleans Lane 0 557--5057 Plymouth 55441 Judy LaTour, Vice Chair. R. 473--8183 1131/88 3525 No. Highway 101 Plymouth}. MN 55447 Donald Anderson R. 545-3608' 417 No. Union Terrace 'Lane 0. 448-,45$4 Plymouth 55441 Carol Beach Ri 473-8245 lf1/58: 325 Merrimac Lane 0. 473-8245 Plymouth 55447 Bruce Bgumah, R. 55370377 1/31/88 2915 Weston. Lane 0. 540-4855 Ply oath, MN 55447 Sohn Reed R. 559-2523 1/31/89 1751 West, Medicine Lake Drive 0. 559-5632 Plymouth, 55441; Richard Rosen R. 475-0508 1/31/8.9 18715 27th Avenge No. 0. 835-4800 Plymouth, MN 55447 Eric Blank,, Director of Parks and Recreation Bob Mutt Council Coordinat!ng Representative Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 700 p.m. in the Council Chambern., Members are appointed for three-year terms expiring January 31st of that year. The Chairman shalt be appointed by the Mayor from among the members of the Commission and shall serve for a term of one year. PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES AND FEF SCHEDULE The City of Plymouth's Park and Recreation facilities are provided for the whole- some leisure -time activities of all City residents, Use of these facilities is governed by policies established by the Plymouth City Council as recommended by the Park and recreation Advisory Commission. The following procedures and policies have been developed for park facility usage. It is the responsibility of the Park and Recreation Department to administer these policies fairly and equitably. Any group wishing 'to use Plymouth's nark. facilities should make a request in writing providing as much lead time as possible. Permit request forms are available through the Park and Recreation Department. Seven days pis the minimum request time for any facility usage. Requests will be filled based on availability and facility condition. It is the C,ity's policy that the hang -range care and maintenance of all park facilities takes precedence over any single event Permits will be denied and/or revoked when and if the City believes damage may occur to park facilities.. The decision to grant or revoke a permit is solely up to the discretion of the director of Park and Recreation and/or his appointee. By adopting this policy, the City reinforces its. commit- ment to provide clean, safe and fun. parks for every resident's enjoyment, A, Permits for park facilities for everyday use will, be considered by the following priority list 1. Youth athletic associations serving Plymouth residents, 2.. Plymouth. Park and Recreation sponsored programs. 3. Plymouth resident groups (50 of the group must be Plymouth residents), 4, Plymouth non-profit civic organizations, i.e., Civic League, Lions, Jaycees, etc, 5. Registered teams partici.pati'ng in City programs, 6. Priva'e Plymouth companies: 7. Churches located within Plymouth. 8. Outside groups (eligible for tournament and special -event rental only). R. Youth Athletic Association Reservations 1. Youth athletic associations dealing with Plymouth youth, will be given free use of baseball, softball, football, soccer and hockey facilities to conduct their normal day-to-day programs. Free lighting will be provided; only after these groups have made maximum use of daylight hours. This will iwclude games and league playoffs. Lights for practice are only provided for hockey. Other groups are expected to make maximum use of daylight hours for practice. a. No inning or quarter may start after IOCO p.m. Monday through Saturday or after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. 2, Youth associations wishing to conduct invitational, district or state competitions on Plymouth facilities will be required to meet rental fees as outlined Later in this policy, These rental fees will be used to offset the care and maintenance of facilities provided for such special tournaments 3. Facilities will be provided to youth athletic associations. based on the percentage of Plymouth children participating in their program. At the conclusion of each sport season, each association shall compile and I Facility Rental Policies Pa~e 2 s provide to the Park and Recreation Department a detaailed analysis of the K number of teams,games. played, practices, held and youth involved tri their association sc that a determination can be. made as to the percentage of facilities to be al 1 ocated the fol lowing year, groups that do not provide registration information won't be given permits. C. Adult. Facility Reservations Plymouth adult groups (neighborhoods, companies, Churches, etc.) can apply for field, use by obtaining a one-time permit through the Park and Recreatic- office according to the; requirements listed below: 1. Permits will only be granted to Plymouth Park and Recreation teams, Plymouth youth athletic associations, Plymouth: civic groups, Plymouth sports clubs, Plymouth companie$, Plymouth churchesandgroups of people Trade up of at least 50% Plymouth residents. 2. Two permits per group per week. 3. You cannot have more than two permits pending at one time, As soon as you use one, you: can request: another. 4. Permits may be requested up to two weeks in advance. 5. Requests may be phoned in (559.2800 x 266) and permits picked up at our office Monday through Vriday, between 8100; a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 6. No alcoholic beverages (including beer) are allowedon park grounds, in parking areas or on City streets unless a permit has been granted by City. i, Plymouth Park and Recreation reserves the right to cancel. any permit due to unplayable field conditions., D., Tournaments We will begin accepting applications February 1, 1987. 1:.. Softball tournaments which are sanctioned by the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association will gest a $30 discount on their total rental fee. 2, No game may start before 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday or before 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. 3. No inning or quarter may start after 10:Q0 p.m. Monday through Saturday or after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, 4. No motorized vehicles or machines are permitted on park property without the written consent of the Park and Recreation Department. 5. Applications 'For food vending permits and beer permits must be made through the Plymouth City Clerk, 6. In the event of total cancellation of a tournament due to severe weather, all fees will be refunded. The P'Iymouth Par', and Recreation Department will determine the amount of refund on any partially completed events. 7. Concession vehicles most be located in the parking lots only and cannot remain on park property overnights a Facility Rental Policies Page 3 8. There will be no consumption of intoxicating beverages on park property without a City permit.. E. - Fee Schedule 1. Field Use a) Softball/Baseball 1) Plymouth Athletic Associations, private groups, teams or organizations - 1 game, $10 per field; '2 games, $20 per field*, 3 or more games, $40 per field per day, 2) Outside groups, teams or organizations 1 -game, $2O per field; 2 games, $40 per field; 3 or more games, $60 per field per day. b) Football/Soccer 1) Plymouth Athletic Associations, private groups, teams or organ'izati'ons , 1 game, $15 per fields 2 games, $30 per field;. 3 or more games, $60 per field per day. 2) Outside groups, teams or organizations 1 game, $20 per field; 2 games, $40 per field; 3o more games, $80 per field per day. 2. Field attendant will assist with; maintenance, open; bathrooms and supervise park usage - $6 per hour.; Required for all tournaments, except youth tournaments where special arrangements have been made 3. Lights a) Softball/Baseball/r'ootball/Soccer $15 per hour, or any portion of an hour, b) Hockey Rinks - $10 per hour.. 4. There will be no charge for Hollywood bases, field finer or field dragging. These are included in field rental prices'. 5. Chalk is available for $3 per bag to all groups, 6. We have a tent approximately 30` x 40' which we will; set up and take down for a rental fee of $150, 7. damage Deposit a) Plymouth youth athletic associations and Plymouth non-profit civic organizations - not required. (These groups will be held responsible for any damages,, however.) b) Allothergroups are required to pay a.$100 damage deposit with their as plication. If the request is denied, the; $100 will be refunded.application is accepted, the deposit will be returned after the tournament only if the park is left in acceptable cohdition7--'ME DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IF THE PARK REQUIRES SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DUE TO YOUR USE OF THAT FACILITY. 8. All fees must be paid in full three daysbeforethe tournament begins.: a) For tournament rental, a copy of the tournament draw must be turned into the Park and Recreation office for approvalat least threQ days before the tournament. Facility Rental Policies Page 9. Rink permits will only be granted to City groups for skating parties, er activities during hours not normally scheduled for public skating. A fee of $6 per hour for a supervisor, plus the normalfee for rink lights will be charged. 10. All groups are respon$ible for repaying, in full,, any and all.damages resulting from theft or vandalism to any equipment or facilities used during their rental period. 11. Attached, on a separate sheet, is. a. 4'v '- of our playfields and their facilities.. E. Puppet 'Wagon The Plymouth Puppet Wagon is available for rent for private parties during those hours when it is not normally scheduled for Park and Recreation activities. fees are set on a show -by -show basis based on time and,work involved: for each show (minimally $65).- I F. Picnic Kits Picnic kits ,are available to: the general public, for a $5 fee, plus a $25 damage deposit which is refundable if the kit is returned intact and undamaged: 0 Softball Scoreboards We have softball, scoreboards at Zachary Flayfield which can be rented for $10 per scoreboard per dad=, when you also rent the fields. A field attendant must be on duty. H. Pitching Machine We have a softball 'pitching machine available at Zachary Playfield for 15 per hour. Use of the batting cage is included in the fee. Field attendant must be on duty: LaCompte Playfield. . . . 2 softball/youth baseball fields 10805 County Road 15 N 1 hockey rink (righted) Plymouth, MN 55441 1 shelter building Oakwood Playfield . . . . . . . 2 softball/youth baseball fields (I lighted)` 1:700 Highway 101 N 1 90' baseball field (lighted) Plymouth,. Mil 55447 3 soccer/football fields (2 lighted) 1 hockey rink (lighted) 5 tennis courts (2 lighted) 1 shelter building Plymouth Playfield. .. . . 3 softball/youth baseball fields (lighted) 9805 36th Avenue N 3 soccer/football fields (lighted) (.fall only) Plymouth, MN 55441 2 hockey rinks (lighted) 4 tennis courts (lighted) 1 shelter building Plymouth Creek Playfield. 2 softball/youth baseball fields (lighted) 3625 Fernbrook Lane N 1 90' baseball field (lighted) Plymouth. MIM 55441. 1 soccer/football field (lighted) 2 hockey rinks (lighted) 1 shelter building Ridgemount Playfield. . ., 1 softball/youth baseball field 12000 Ridgemount Avenue N 1 90` baseball field Plymouth, MN 55441 2 soccer/football fields 2 hockey rinks (lighted) 3 tennis courts (1ighte J) 1 shelter building ,temporary) Zachary Playfield . . . . . . 4 softball/youth baseball fields (lighted') 4355 Zachary Lane N; 1 90' baseball field (lighted) Plymouth, MN55442 2 soccer/football fields (lighted) 2 hockey rinks (lighted) 4 tennis courts (lighted) 1 shelter building CITY OF PLYMOUTH SPECIAL EVENT/PARK USAGE APPLICATION 1, organization Z. Person in Charge: Name Address Phone: Home Work 3. Dates Desired 4 Fields Desired 5. Is the tournament sanctioned? By who? 6. Will food be sold? Will beer be sold? 7. Equipment_ needed: Bases Liners, Lime Drag Building Keys 8. Other 9. Fields: Plymouth Grou s Outside Grou s Sll aseball o t all These 1 game-$10/field I game-$20/fieri are2-$20/field, 3+-$40/field 2-$40{field, 3+-$60/field per Football/Soccer Football/Soccer ame-$15/field 1 game-$20/fieldM1 2- 30/field', 3+-$60/field 2-$40/field, 3+-$80/field Field Charges (per day) Lights ($15/hr/field, $10/hr/rink Chalk ($3Aag) Staff ($6/hour) Tena ($1.50) Scoreboards ($10/board/day) Pitching Machine ($15/hour) 100DEPOSIT DUE AT TIME OF APPLICATION. I, understand that a part or alit of the deposit fee will be forfeited if co+n Tfi-6n of the park requires extra duties for the Park and Recreation. Department, and that I and the representative organi- zation are responsible for conduct of participants and any resulting damages. Signature Date Tournament request granted Rejected Park and Recreation Director's Signature Date t cc, r• ,n rt x, s, "S , cagy .} t ? ;. ", w a µ3. ,, , t 4 w Wit.. T tit CITY OF" PLYMOUTH v 5400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 ws MEMO DATE; February 10, 1987 TO: Eric %Tank, Park and Recreation Director FROM; FredNoon; for of Public Works SUBJECT: Pedestrian Crossing Study - Northwest Boulevard In the, Vicinity of 34th and 37th Avenues. Traffic Safety Sudy _ West Medicine Lake Drive From 26th Avenue to Highway 55 At the request of the Park- and Recreation Commission I have had the City's Traffic Consultant undertake and complete the above referenced Pedestrian Studies. The Commission received the Study on West Medicine Lake Drive from 26th Avenue to Highway 55 at their January meeting. Attached herewith is a copy of the, Study on Northwest Boulevard in the vicinity of 34th and 37th Avenues. The. Safety Study along West Medicine Lake Drive, from 26th Avenue to Highway 55 was undertaken to determine the extent of pedestrian/bicycle safety and the, hazards, that exist along the existing roadway. The City's adopted Trail System plan proposes a. Frail throughout this area, but. it has not yet been constructed. The Study, conclude* that based on the existing traffic, there is a high probability of confl`ict between pede*trians/bicyrl,.ists and vehicles sharing the existing roacway, The Study indicates three alternate alignments for West Medicine Labe Drive, to reduce the conflict between pedestrians and vehicles. A fourth alternative is to upgrade the existing roadway but provide for a separate pedestrian trail. Because of the existing roadway features in order to construct a trail on the existing alignment, it would require the construction of many retaining walls and guard rails to separate the vehicles from the pedestrians:. In order that a determination can be made on the most feasible road alignment an. Engineering Feasibility Study needs to: be done on the four alternate roadway locations. This Study would take into account each alternate's impact on the proposed West Medicine Lake garb, and the. existing properties along the alignment. If the Park and Recreation Commission concurs with the need for this Study, I will obtain a cost for undertaking the Study from our Traffic Consultant. 1. believe the Commission should consider this cost before making a recommendation to. the City Council. Nero: Eric Blank t hebruary 10, 1987 Page Two The Study of pedestrian safety along Northwest Boulevard in the. vicinity of 34th and. 37th Avenues was undertaken after a petition was received from the Heritage Addition. The Study reviews _seven alternate methods of providing additional pedestrian safety; The petition frog the Heritage Addition was addressing the safety of crossing the existing roadway to have access to the existing Trail Systea_ and the French Regional Parke. Based upon existing traffic conditions there are, adequate gaps in the traffic to cross the roadway, with the exception of three hours: during the weekdays and; one hour during the, weekends. Between 6:00 to 1:.00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6.:00 p.m. during weekdays there. are not adequate gaps in the traffic. Also, there are not adequate gaps between 6:00 to 7:00 a w. on weekends. Since the: Traffic Study was undertaken during c<he winter months, it could not; be determined the pedestrian, traffic wishing to cross the roadway during these times of day. However, the Study concluded that the volume of pedestrians likely to cross at this location (34th to 37th Avenues) is very small, The Study recommends that due to the rate of growth of traffic along the roadway, that the conditions continue to be monitored for any decrease in the availability of gaps. Also, that a pedestrian count be, made during the summer months when the demand would he the greatest to determine the amount of pedestrians seeking to cross the, roadway in this location.. I concur with these recommendations of the Stu v. It would be further my recommendation. that the Park and Recreation Commission review the City's "Trail System Plan". The Flan: calls for a Class I (separate trail)' adjacent to most of our major roadways within the system. This type of trail is constructed only on one side. of the roadway. The Plan does not make provisions for pedestrian traffic on the other side of the roadway to move parallel with the; road to a patected intersection where they can cross to the trail system. Examples of streets, which fall into this category, are as follows:. Highway 101, Vicksburg Lane, Fernbrook Lane, Norrhweat Boulevard, Zachary Lane, etc. The Commission. may wish to consider whether the Plan should be revised in certain locations to provide` for a separate trail on both sides of the roadway in order that pedestrian, traffic can be conveyed to an intersection which, provides the necessary safety to cross the street. If you have any questions with regard to either Study, or my comments,, please contact me: STR AR-ROSCOE-FAUSCH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS iRANSPORTx'aTION • CIVIL STRUt SURAL ENGINEERS LAND SURVEYORS MENORANDOK Commission No. 0870822 TO Mr. Fred G. Moore Director of Public Works City of Plymouth Yr FROM: Dennis Eyler Strgar-Roscoe-£ausch, Inc:. DATE: February 9, 1,987 SUBJECT: C.S A.H. 61 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING STUDY - IN TIE VICINITY OF 34TH AND '37TH AVENUES In response to your request, we have reviewed the traffic and site conditions with respect to the problems encountered by pedestrians crossing in this area and have recowmended possible improvements to the traffic control that. may Mitigate those problems. EXISTING CONDITIONS 1. THE ROADWAY C.S.A.R. 61 in this area consists of 52 ft wide roadway with curb and gutter, along the entire study area. while there is sufficient width. for 4 lanes of traffic, the—roadway is merely striped with a double yellow center line. _Immediately north of the study area the roadway narrows to match the temporary geometries currently in place at C.S.A.H. 9 In the area where the roadway is physically wide enough, under- state law, passing would still be legal provided that the passing vehicle does not cross the center Line. In - effec.t this Weans that the roadway can operate as if it were Znr four lanes of traffic despite the Fact that the striping is incomplete. f. j0 Twelve Oaks Center, 15500 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata MN 55391 (612) 47:x0(11@ lE N. MON N2Zm. 9 t!0 I Curtis Ie; IS rke PL. ri 6th AVEC II 35th AVE, N• 1 a 494 1 z 34 CL W. 46t 4T1W1. LL! = A VE o fy 4r d' ,Schmidt 1 tr4c19 i Ei Laite oc o caULein--- ryr• 451h nvF_V, ,•i'` aac c l Qa. Y 44111oxi%• 4Y c jfnr ra r,I8 R22w =1 e z 47i;' nVC, V, R xis+. r Il 420 F1 , r v w ao.s Apr AVL' 41St t` fF f cn f • s w 59r < N YF i STUDY AREA 371 C, .4C4. Off\ IIS O l/ y ek a t F Fi Sf ir 37t., P i6t 36*h AVE y. 1`._`: o .+ MEDICINEr cer" MEDI.CINE .AKL 1' v3ONA,' PARK C R a r 5 Ur:. ax N. 28th AVE. t 28th AVU N. 21 It, PL. N. 1('ff< t a 28th AVE 127th PL.!-' I I o 26th nVE. N, r l e u c r ct ZSth y AVE. N. a <2Sth AVE. .._ 24tha «VE.a7N. 5 1 24 tti VE N, Q a L J vE. N. d L J 61 0o Q ._ INDUS PARK dLVO. ij 023rd AYE, pWRSCOE AUUSCH, INC CITY OF PLYMOUTH FIGURE ONE COMM TOW. COUNTY ROAD 61 STUDY AREA GUTW1LVI*0wIC91090l9$IN*W l#'AM.VO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING LOCATION MAP w WrowA,W^Vw vfi>,S STUDYNmnua» COMMISSION NO... Mr. Fred G Moore 2 February 9, 1987 2. ROADWAY SPEEDS - The roadway is posted, for a 45 miles - per -hour speed limit. Vertical and horizontal sight distances for stopping conditions are all more than adequate for this speed, Given 'the significanceof the roadway front the standpoint of the City's Thoroughfare Guide Plan and its realized function of serving as a collector for the various residential neighborhoods and. office parks in the area, the 5 MPH. speed limit seems appropriate. 3. DEVELOPMENT !N THE AREA The surrounding land use in the immediate area consists of a large area of single family homes west oL C.S.A.H. 61 and a. Hennepin County regional;" park east of C.S.A H. 61. The locations of these two lana uses astride C'.S.A.H. 6,1 has created the interest in providing an adequate pedestrian crossing. 4. TRAFFIC VOLUMES The average daily traffic volume ADT) was 3,900 in 1984 and is projected to reach 7,500 by the year 2000. This projection is from the 1982 County Highway 61 Corridor Study prepared by Strgar- Roscoe, Inc. METHODOLOGY An evaluation of a location for the need for controls to relieve a pedestrian crossing problem, consists of first quantifying the problem, listing possible mitigating measures, evaluating those various measures from the standpoints of benefits and costs and finally recommending a. solution and a the course of action required to implement that solution. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS Traffic counts, for the intersection at C.SA.H. 9 made in April .1985, were obtained from, Hennepin County and reviewed on an hourly basis to determine the availability of adequate pedestrian crossing gaps during those individual hours. Strgar--Roscoe.-Fausch, Inc. made a road tube type count over the weekend of February 6, to February 9, 1987. This count was also of an hourly nature and was used to determine if at times problems in crossing C.S.A.H. 61 could also exist over the weekends. H Mr. Fred G. Moore 3 February 9, 1987 The traffic volumes on the side streets at 34th Avenue and at 37th Avenue have not been counted. Estimates based on the numbers and types of homes that are served by these roadways indicate that. average daily volumes on both of those streets just west of C.S.A.H. 61 is at or below 1000 vehicles per day. These volumes and those on the mainline C.S.A.H. 61) are well below the volumes needed to justifytheinstallationofan "intersection" type signal system at either location. The traffic volumes for the various study hours were analyzed to determine the frequency of safe gaps in the C.S.A.H. 61 traffic stream. A safe gap was determined byfollowingtheprocedureusedtoestimategapavailabilityfordecidingifaschoolcrossingwarrantsasignal installation. Assuming a 3 second perception/reaction time, a pedestrian walking speed of 3 1/2 feet per second and a roadway crossing width of about 50 feet results in having a required gap of about 18 seconds. Table 1 shows a comparison of the hourly volumes for a weekday and for a weekend, the computed average gap, the safe gap that is needed and the likelihood of that gap beingavailable.. Typically, a frequency of available gaps that is less than 1 per minute, is considered indicative of a problem. This number must be weighed against the actual volume of pedestrians likely to use that crossing during that period of time. The intersection count made at the intersection at C.S.A.H. 9, which is just north of this area, showed that a total of only 16 pedestrians used: either crossing of C.S.A.H. 61. Since it appears that for short periods of time during theday (morning and evening peak, periods) there are only a few daps in traffic available for pedestrians to cross C.S.A.H. 61 in this area, the question then arises as to what are the possible measures available to ease the problem. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Striped crosswalk with appropriate signing. This option would certainly cost very little and in theorybasedonthe :tate laws, would do the job. State law specifies that: motorists must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. The Minnesota law is nearly identical to the law in California, the differences, however are in enforcement and driver expectations here in Minnesota. C . S . A . H. 61 AT FRENCH PARK .. f='E C.POSS ING STUDY 1-2 210 TABL.1 1 1 , :y,C n 21;a 16.6 C. , A. H. 61 FEDI? CROSSING ri.jrj - GAF' ANALYSIS 4--•5 51.1? 6. ,9 37 } i 316 wEF- :r Afy 5--6 4.78 7.5 4 WEEKEND HOUR fiVG M ACC ' r T 7•-8 200 AVG. ACC . P,T 0 I DAA VOLUMlz CAP GAPS roadway width by VOLUME GAP GAS='S* V.hx.•VN•N.!VN'V•L•+VNN+V^i\f«e••r4N^"Y^f 4 +'4+V ^+.1'1+.•L •4+4 +1: N•+N 1 NM^u"4'1;1t'V+tN++"11 *L N'bNN+V i V+Y •'ie:1. A[•4 •V 1t 6"-7 AM t 247 14.6 J icceptabl,e Gap - 2f t di vIded by ,. 5 rps + Zss 57 6:75.; C 4 7...•8 660s 21 = '. 1.17 30 S 6 e-9 1 .•:. "':} "I 1.+^ .. k gra. G: gap is gremAter 1. .,31..1 s.'.. 1 4-10 1•-.6 2,6. 3 68 4 187 19. 7Z 10-11 135 -26. 7 68 CONUM 76 131. 0 6i 11-12 N 214 1r-. 8 72 281-1 127'. 13 67 STUDY oil" an.WM COMMISSION NO. 1 -1 PM t ,'0 7 11.7 1-2 210 a17. 7 2' x,71 1 , :y,C n 21;a 16.6 10.8 61 4" 31G 11 . , 63 -,Y.1 11 6 4--•5 51.1? 6. ,9 37 } i 316 11.4 64 5--6 4.78 7.5 4 1.1 66 6--7 E 230 15 . r 7-- ; '2A 5 1 r . `? 71 7•-8 200 18.0 73E 147 4 . `, f 0 An acceptable gap is defined by dividing the roadway width by the walking speed or 35.5 rt per second plus 3 seconds for~ perception time. icceptabl,e Gap - 2f t di vIded by ,. 5 rps + Zss 17.9 i mesa cas es hot_tr,. whert less than 1 acceptable clap per r-,iint,(tS- is available, 1# _ VOJUMe is too loo t) prodLtCe meilni lig+ 3 numbers. The -vicer a,clu gap is gremAter thar, the, required gap. p S AR-xo oEw-: AlUSCH.INC. CITY OF PLYMOUTH TABLE ONE CONUM COUNTY ROAD 61 CROSSING GAP PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ANALYSIS STUDY oil" an.WM COMMISSION NO. Mr. Fred G. Moore 4 - February 9, 198; ti. Flashing beacons. Adding pedestrian actuated flashingyellowbeaconstothecrosswalksigningmaymore effectively gain the attention of the approachingvehicles. Having the, flasher activated by a pedestrian push-button would mean that the beacons would be flashing only when pedestrians are actually present. This type of system is especially where there are repeat drivers. This device conveys the message that. there are actually pedestrians there and that the beacons are not just a part of the background scenery:. The costs are, of course, higher than for the signs alone. 3. Channelize the intersection. C.S.A.H. 61, even though it has sufficient width for four 'Lanes operates. generally as if it were a two-lane roadway. Either the 34th Ave. or the 37th Ave., (or both) intersections could have a median island added that would configure the intersection to have a southbound right turn onlylane, a southbound through lane, a northbound left turn only lane, and a northbound through lane. The median island would be of sufficient width to create a pedestrian refuge. Providing a 'median refuge would allow pedestrians to cross one direction of C.S.A.H. 61 at a time thereby greatly increasing the effective crossing opportunities. The decision making task placed on the pedestrian would be much easier since only one t,irough lane would be encountered at a time. These geometrics would not need to conflict with the proposed improvements at the C.S.A.H. 9 intersection that are planned for later this year. The northbound single through lane that would result from this recommendation could be aligned with the left through lane at C.S.A.H. 9. The rigizt "through" larre there could made a "right turn only" lane. Mr. Fred G. Moore - 5 - February 9, 1987 This option would be relatively low in: cost, but could meet with resistance from Hennepin County. They are envisioning this road as ultimately having a four lane configuration. Four lanes would definitely be needed when the volumes approach 15,000 per, day. At that time, the southbound direction °could be restriped to allow both lanes to carry through traffic. Northbound would need to have an additional lane added to carrytheaddedthroughtraffic. Additional widening would also be needed to perpetuate the right turn only lane; at C.S.A.H. 9, which would still be required. Figure 2 shows these recommended geometries. 4. Install -a pedestrian crossing traffic signal. Hennepin County could be contacted about installing a fullyactuated', mid block, pedestrian only signal for crossing C.S'.A.H. 61. This may be possible if the City were to agree to pay 100% of all costs. However, even a pedestrian only signal at this location would not be warranted, but the signal could be rationalized and justified to an extent that it is less intrusive on the traffic flows on C'.S.A..H. 61 than strict enforcement of the crosswalk laws would be. The signal system would be full actuated with detectors on the mainline as well as the push -buttons for the crossing. 5. Install a full intersection traffic signal. This would not be a viable option because none of the nationally recognized warrants for signal installation are met. The cost of such a system would be high, accidents would greatly increase and maintenance and operating costs would be substantial. 6. Install sidewalks along C.S.AH. 61 to C..S.A.H. 9. A sidewalk could be constructed along the west side of C.S.A.H. 61 which would extend to C.S.A.H,. 9. Pedestrians could use that sidewalk to reach the signal at that location. 7. Install a pedestrian bridge. If a crossing of a citywide bicycle or pedes,crian trail were planned in this area, it might 5e reasonable to provide a grade separatedcrossing at this point. However, such is not the case and a bridge at this location. would be extremely costly for the limited benefits it would provide. 77777, Mr. Fred G. Moore: 6 February 9, 1987 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The traffic volumes on C.S.A.H. 61 indicate that there are only a small number of adequate gaps available for pedestrians to cross during the morning and evening peak periods.. The calculations used to determine gap availability assumed full random arrivals of vehicles on C.S.A.H. 61. The traffic signals at T.H."55 and at C.S.A.H:. 9 produce some platooning which Effectively means that adequate gaps might occur more frequently then was mathematically determined. However, the volume of pedestrians likely to cross at this location is very small From Our investigation there does not appear to be a problem. We admit that we have not had an opportunity to study the problem during the summer months when the pedestrian volumes are likely to be 'higher. We would expect that because of the nature of this park that most of the foot traffic going to it would consist of middle age or younger adults or children in their teens. Pedestrians in these age groups would benefit little from any traffic control that would be installed for their use.. Past experience has also shown that these groups also tend to ignore these types of devices when on foot. A neighborhood park is planned for the area at a location west of C`.S.A..H. 61 and south of 34th Ave:. We would expect that the neighborhood park would serve the young children of this area. The least costly improvement that could be made would be to provide signing and striping for a crosswalk. The benefits that would be perceived over the existing condition would be minimal, however. Hennepin County would require reviewal and approval of the installation. The installation of a median island to enable crossing one: direction at a time would provide the greatest measurable benefit at the lowest cost. Hennepin County would also be fie agency in. charge of reviewal and approval for this type of improvement.. Because of the other roadwork planned for the area and their expectations for this road, they may have reservations about the installation of median islands and re -striping of the roadway. The other improvements listed above: flashing beacons, sidewalks, traffic signals, and a pedestrian bridge all have high costs that could not be equaled by the benefits that they might producer for the small number of pedestrians in question. Mr.. Fred G. Moore 7 - February 9, 1987 There currently is a flat grassy "boulevard" located alongthewestsideofC.S.A.H. 61 in this area. This could be used by pedestrians to reach the signal at C.S-.A.H. 9 in lieu of actually constructing a sidewalk for that purpose. Therefore we recommend that due to high rate of traffic growth that is taking place on this roadway, that the condition continue to be monitored for any decrease in the availability of gaps and that a pedestrian count be made during the summer months when the demand would be greatest. If the City decides that some type of control is needed now we would recommend that they contact Hennepin County witheithertheproposalforthemarkedcrossingorforthe addition of the median refuge island. We have attached Figure 1 showing the study area, Figure 2 showing the proposed island geometrics, Table 1 showing the traffic gap study and Table 2 which lists the alternates, gives pros and cons and lists the estimated costs. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call. Attachments C.S,A,11. 61 AT FRENCH PARK - FED, CROSSING STUDY C,S.A.:F. SI FED CROSSING. STUDY — ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS NO. DESCRIPTION COST STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES, ti1ti t.ti4VM1 hM1tiM1M1M1 hf"N hIMM1M1Vh+a1r 4.'.'.Ms.r.M1'bM1ti M1M1w V M11hti., 1nr1.h^r we1M1M14M1MM1'lM1L1..44M14.tiAri ^r V."V nr1. Vtiti:e,. I STRIPED CROSSWALK AND S1,000- LOW COST, STANDARD TRAFFIC CONTROL NOT A "POSITIVE" CONTROL, MAY GIVE APPROPRIATE SIGNING PEDESTRIANS FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY' 2 FLASHING PEDESTRIAN: 10,000 RELITIVLY LOW COST,: PROVIDES SOMEWHAT UNUSUAL DEVICE,, FLASHING CROSSING BEACONS APPROPRIATE CONTROL MAY ANNOY ADJACENT RESIDENTS INTERSECTION; s5,0Q0. LOW COST, EFFECTIVLY REDUCES REQUIRES ELIMINATING A "THROUGH" CHANNELIZATION CROSSING DISTANCE AND DECISION LANE, WILL REQUIRE FUTURE WIDENING' MATINGPROCESS 4 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 25.000 MODERATE COST, Posl'riVE CONTROL INAPPROPRIATE BASED ON LIKELY PeD. TRAFFIC SIGNAL VOLUME, COSTLY MAINTENANCE 5 FULL INTERSECTION 60,000 PROVIDES INTERSECTION CONTROL WILL NOT eE: APFRQVED BY COUNTY TRAFFIC SIGNAL b WEST SIDE SIDEWALK szo,woo MAY NECDCD.EVENTUALLY IN ANY CASE, CROSSINGS WILL STILL BE MADE ALONG TO C.R,T/ROCKFORD RD., GETS: PEDESTRIANS TO EXISTING SIGNAL THE STUDY AREA AND NOT AT SIGNAL 7 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 300,000 SAFE EXTREMELY HIGH COST GRADE SEPARATION S 0MAGAR ROSCOE- AUSMD CH, INC, CITY OF PLYMOUTH; TABLE TWO COUNTY ROAD 61 ALTERNATIVES tiMYw[wcaustrwn•tis+ vUt'Mvo. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ANALYSIS WOWA, >o..ss» STUDYoil) .xe.ur4 COMMISSION NO.