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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 04-14-1988Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, April 14, 1988, 7:30 p.m. AGENDA 1.. Call: to Order. Z. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations. b. Staff. c. Others, 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Plymouth Creek Soccer Field - Approved b. St. Mary's Plans and Specifications - Approved 5 Unfinished Business a. Plymouth Creek Site Planning Update - George Watson b. Park Usage/Cost Study Report Discussion c. Parkers Lake. Update d. St. Mary's Neighborhood Park Update e. Public Nearing to Amend Park Plan (set for May meeting) f. 6. New Business a. Request for Matching Funds -. Greenwood/Oakwood PTA b. Community Center Gereral Discussion C. a'. e. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9, Adjournment Next Meeting May 12 Park, Tour May 19 e Minutes of the. Park snd Recreation Advisory Commission. Meeting March 10, 1988 Page, 11 Present:: Chair Edwards, Commissioners LaTour, Rosen, Reed, Beach, Hanson, and Anderson; Councilman Sisk; staff Anderson, Blank, Patterson and i Pederson; and George, Watson of Brauer and Associates 1. CALL TO ORDER I Chair Edwards called the March meeting to order at 7:30 p.m, in the Council Conference Room, 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTE A, motion was mode by Commissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner Basch to approve the minutes of the February meeting as presented., The motion carried With all ayes.: 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associa%iona,, None were present at this meeting.. b. Staff, Mary Patterson stated that softball registrat.un had began and: that: .150 teams had registered so far. New this year will be morning softball leagues. for players who work night shifts.. She announced that NoC'thwedtern Bell Telephone will. be a co-sponsor, along with The 'Bank Wayzata, this summer for our summer concerts in. the parks Shs indicated that we are running; an indoor soccer program in April for elementary school children and that enrollment is going very - wells, She said that most of the children signing up are new, and have not been in our programs at least withinthelast 15 months. Mary also stated that she is in the process of helping form an Arts Advisory Board that includes representation from: the Art Center of Minnesota and Wayzata Community Education. P!smbers, of the board will be used for program planning, input, marketing and solicitation of funds. They will also act as a clearinghouse for art activities coordinating a community calendar of events. Mary then introduced Cindy Anderson, our neva recreation specialist, who replaced Mary Tilley. Cindy's last employer w:s the Flagship Athletic Club:. Cindy has an extensive background in soccer coaching,aquatics and you..h programming_. Cindy stated that our youth ski trip to Afton. Alps on Presidents Day b of Apt -4r4 ants. . Shehadbeenalargesuccesswithtwofulluaeapr also announced that 45 students had taken the "Learn to Ski" program. at Hyland, Hills. She in currently busy putting together her summer staff for aquatics and playground programs. FRAC Minutes/March 10, 1988 Page 12 4, REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a Parkers Lake Pavilion y- Award`of Bid. Council awarded the bid. for the Parkers Lake, Pavilion, to Belair-Builders and they also added the, small picnic shelter to the award, b. -A nucualAep2XJ2Theyacceptedthe19871Annual 'Report as submitted by PRAC. C. St. Mary's Master Plan. Council accepted. the St._ Mary's neighborhood park master plan and expressed some concern regarding. the cost to install several large trees. It Was explained that the trees were included tri provide shade, since the residents had indicated they were not interested in a picnic shelter.. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. P+rk UsagelCos -Study Discussion. Director Blank, briefly reviewed the sheet distributed to FRAC, on the. number of participants involved' in the youth athletic associations. Based on; the number of Plymouth residents: involved (4,327), approximately $21,635 would be raised if they were all chargeda $5 user, fee. Discussion then centered. around how you; make user fees fair? It was pointed out that much of the wear and tear on school fields comes from the many phy•, ed, classes using the fields on a daily basis throughout the fall and spring, and these children would not be charged any fees., The youth athletic associations use the fields mainly in the early evening at the school sites, with more use being seen at Zachary and Plymouth Creek Playfields by the. athletic associations. Commissioners then wondered how the City would collect these fees, and Director Blank stated that: theassociations would be charged a. lump sum fee for the field and it would be, up to them to collect it from the participants any way they wanted, Commissioner Reed asked what account the money would _go into, and Director Blank stated it. would' be deposited in the park maintenance fund, or, it could' be Put into a general fund to be used by some other, department if necessary. He further indicated that the Council could decide to lower, the , mill levy equal to the amount of the fees, resulting in a savings to tax payers. Commissioners continued their discussion and agreed thrt they were still, not ready to make any recommendations to the Council. Mary Patterson asked Chair Edwards if it would help the Commission if staff were to try and survey other cities nationally to see if user fees are 'being charged.or being considered. Chair Edwards felt that that sort of information would be extremely useful, so staff will try to have something available by the April meeting. b. Parkers Lake Update.Belair Builders was awarded the contract on the pavilion, and they are very anxious to get started. Director FRAC Minutes/March 10, 1988 Page 11, Blank indicated that they were at the park this past week checking the depth of the frost, because they would like to begin work as soon apt possible. C. Plvsiouth Creak Site P annJU, Director Blank reminded FRAC that Council approved the original concept plan for this park. back in 1982, and at that timet they stated they would not. approve a master plan until public hearings were held. to get input from the community. Director Blank stated further that the site and shape of the park has changed somewhat since then,, because of the additior, of the Park Place Apartments and the continuation of 34th Avenue out to Fernbrook Lane George. Watson then presented th ae new concept plans for FRAC to review and discuss. A11, three had some features in common, including the location of the proposed community center, along the western border of the park, an athletic area in the northeast corner, a group picnic area) a large water area in all three concepts, but. of a different size and shape in each one;, a prairie restoration area, a historic/cultural area, tennis courts, and extensive trails.. Concept #1 was unique in that it had a par 3 golf course located in the southwest corner near the community center-. Concepts 2, and 3 shored a water slide area and a civic plaza. Concept 1 had a spectator tennis area, and Concept. 3 had a sculpture garden, boat rental area, and indoor soccer. Mr. Watson explained that Concept 1 ha,d more active recreation and less passive recreation, Concept 2 had quite a bit more passive recreation than Concept 1, and, Concept 3 had slightly more passive recreation than Concept 2. He also indicated that in order to construct the community center in its proposed, westerly location, Concept 1 would: require an additional five acres; Concept 2, an additional 1.4 acres; and Concept 3 an additional 2.5 acres. The commissioners then discussed each concept's features in an attempt to give Mr. Watson some direction on how to narrow down to one concept. The par 3golf course prompted a lot of discussion among PRAC members.. Commissioner Reed felt that it would be far too costly to construct and maintain: to justify its inclusion in this park. Director Blank pointed out that golf is ,a very popular activity And a big revenue producer, and that 20 years from now, it could be in very big demand. He feels that its possible. that Elm Creek, Hollydale and Hampton Hills golf courses might not be there in the future, once sewer is installed in western Plyr•outh. Most commissioners agreed that golf courses are an important feature to have in a city park system, but they weren't sure if it belonged in this particular park.. jCommissioners then. discussed tome of the other features in each concept and asked if the tennis court would have a bubble over it, Director Blank responded that, it may and could then be used in the winter for tennis.' FRAC Minutes/March 10, 19$8 Page, 1.4 Mr,. Watson and Director Blank will work on a new concept plan that does" not: show a par 3 golf course and will have j. ready by the April meeting, d. ,, Mary's_Nsisbhorhood Park Update. Director Blank indicated that, e contractor working on 1-394 will be bringing in free dirt fill for some areas of this park, which will then be covered with better top soil. He said that he has not made a final selection on the playground_ equipment. He indicated that bid letting will be sometime in May. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Now Plats Review Neighborhood Park - _494 6 Co. ad. 9. Director Blank reviewed the proposed size, shape and location of this future park and stated that in order to save as many trees as possible in and around the marsh, the City must hold a public hearing for the purpose of amending the comprehensive park sytem plan, so that this park can be: enlarged on the pian. By holding a public hearing, the current hand owners can be legally notified that the City will be proposing to take more land from them. Commissioners agreed that it was a good idea to save the trees. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAN.SON TO RECOMMEND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE CONDUCTED ON APRIL 14 FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PARK SYSTEM PLAN. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. b. Reeort on Plymouth _Crgek Soccer Field. Commissioners reviewed a staff report from Dan Campbell, Engineering, and from Director Blank, on the costs of installing a natural turf soccer field vs: an artificial turf field in Plymouth Creek Playfield. The cost for an artificial, field would be $361,000. The cost for a natural turf field would be approximately $33,000. Commissioners agreed that it was not worth it to install the artificial turf. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROS7N AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER REED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY INSTALL A NATURAL. TURF' SOCCER FIELD AT PLYMOUTH CREEK PARK WITH A BUDGET ESTIMATED AT $50,000 FOR THE, PROJECT,` AND FURTHER THAT THE COST FOR THIS IS TOCOMEFROM 218-218 COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS-PARK DEDICATION ACCOUNT. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. Director Blank stated that this field should be operational by August 31, 1988, c. Joint Meeting with Council on April 4. Three items were discussed' by PRAC to be part of the agenda for, the joint meeting: the proposed community center, Plymouth Creek park site planning, and the cost usage report. Commissioner Rosen stated that he feels the sole ,purpose of the joint meeting should be to get firm direction from the Council on the community center and to find our,, exactly how they stand on this issue. PUBLIC SCHOOLS Independent School District 284 DISTRICT" ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 210 NORTH STATE. HIGHWAY 101 P.O. BOX 660 WAYZATA, MN 55391.999Q (612} 176.3100 April T, 1988 Eric J. Blank CITY OfPLYMOUTH 3,400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Blank; The Oakwood Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is requesting the. City of Plymouth to consider granting matching funds for playground equipment. If the catching funds are granted, Independent School District No. 284 will accept ownership, maintain the playground equipment and accept liability associated with the use of the equipment. Sincerely, n ikkarien Executive Director Finance and Business Services SATniv MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH' 3,400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE;:, April 8, 1988' TO FRAC FROM:, Eric 31ank. SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR MATCHING: FUNDS - GREENWOOD/OAKWOOD PTA We, have received formal requests from both the Greenwood and Oakwood PTA to be considered for further funding of playgrr•nds.. I have enclosed for youx. review a copy of the policy with regard to funding of playgrounds. The Commission should make a preliminary determination as to whether or not they feel each of these schools meets the; basic guidelines. Lf the Commission feels they do, staff will work with the applicants in preparing further information for the Coms+ission's review in conjunction with preparation of the capital improvement budgets for the years 1989--93 I have attached "a map showing a half mile walking radius and. 3/4 mile walking radius around all of the existing playgrounds in southwest Plymouth. The Ci.ty`a comprehensive neighborhood park plan is based on a half -mile walking radius being the primary service area for each site., EB/np Enclosures March 22, 1988 Mr. Eric Blank, Park,Director Plymouth Park and. Recreation 3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, Mn. 55447 ti Dear Eric, Most of the playground equipment at Greenwood Elementary School: is over 20 years old. The Greenwood PTCA has decided to make playground Improvements a priority this year and in 1988/89.. Our playgrounds consist of an area in front of the building for grades 1-3 and an area in back for grades 4-6, We have ordered $12.000.00 worth of playground equipment for the primary side and are scheduled to Install it with parent volunteers the last weedend.in April. The PTO would like to improve the intermediate side of our playground next year and would 111te to request assistance from the City of Plymouth, If possible. With a successful fundraiser'this fall, we expect to have between 50000.00 and $10,000.00 of PTO money to spend. We would be interested in having Plymouth match our funds.. I have reviewed the Guydelines for Requesting City Contributions to Playground Improvements (Resolution No. 86-299) that you sent: me. Please let us know as soon as possible if we qualify and the newt steps we should take; in this matter. Please call me with any questions. Thank you, Joyce Frees, Chairman Greenwood Playground Committee 473-9702 w+'t Tomom ueW man May 13, 1986 GUIDELINES FOR REQUESTING CiTI', CONTRUUTIONS TO PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS is 1. Location of proposed improvements must be on school district property that is designated as a neighborhood park in the City's Comprehensive Park System Plan. 2. A well organized; site plan must be presented.. This shall include the proposed budget, showing itemized costs and any volunteer labor, etc., for the project. 3. The school district shall agree in writing to own and maintain said play equipment, and accept, all liability. 4. PTO's must make requests for funding by April 1 to allow the City time to budget funds for the project for the, ollowing City fiscal year, 5. The City will only match funds and/or volunteer labor. The City will review each request on a case-by-case basis to determine the amount of contribution. In: no case, will it exceed 50% of the total capital costs, to a maximum of $10,000.: Priority will be given to requests of 5,000 + $5,000 over two years 6.. City funds will not be considered unless the walking neighborhood in which the park ,is located is at least 507 developed. 7. PRAC shall prioritize all park funding requests in relationship to all other park. projects. 8, The City will give low priority to sites that have received other. City funding within the last 10 years. ST. 5 g sl ST AVE N0 AW: `•t 4Y( b y, rr Qtd • T q V Z 16 i 18 I CO.vt a Y E. 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O 44 E r 0 a S TH AVC y u '12 s 4T.4 AVE ¢DI _ z A H AVE Q 1 t7 u. m m AIHCHV0 c t a S ua Z 5r Al In a' a a a ua3q0dVf, z 1? i v cwst }t a,• " = I 3•T sa.•i U R0 AYE NO 4 d Ar ta IUI • Q YI WAYZArA 2ND C r t7bCCtiS L` " ` si wl G W ul SR HIGH t Vp 3 RinGEMQUNT 4VE KING T 0 mr IPA April COMMUNITY CENTER STUDY Outline/discuss May Gym - stage - track - aerobics - other Interest. groups: schools, churches, private clubs June Hockey -curling - figure skating - other Interest groups; Community Educ.-Wayzata, youth hockey, figure skating clubs, Long Blades July Seniors/social hall/daycare ,- other Interest groups: Senior Community Services, churches, District 281 & 284 Community Educ. August Open September Fitness/arts, crafts/meetings/library — Other October Pool. - water slides - other Interest groups: swim teams, District 281 & 284 Community Educ. November Review/draft report December Final repos park & - - C Ad at«r•cc^ fiat rp; w 1 1rne .k. l,' 41) IY R3.,% w . r f_L rr-. 6 yr:r N, `'+y L X M { tea s t A00W ' I ADAPTIVE: RECREATION Adaptive Recreation programs are open and available to in- dividuals who because of physical, mental or emot,anal disability may require specialized personnel and equipment. Over the years the Park and Recreation. Department has pro- vided various programs and recreational facilities for children and adults within Olmsted County with these dis- abilities. In 1987, enrollment in activities provided by the Department reached 933 individuals and participation in 56 programs totaled 7,290. Program expansion for the year included water aerobics, tennis, cross country skiing, gymnastics and various art op- portunities for both physically and mentally handicapped in- dividuals. The total number of youth enrolled equated 374 with active participation totaling 3,04:. Adults enrolled total- ed 559 with participation totaling 4,249. In the Fall of 1987, the Department once again sponsored the Southeastern Minnesota Area. Special Olympics Swim. Meet. Athletes totaled 96 with at least 50 volunteers par- ticipating. The Area Gymnastics meet was also held with ap- proximately 25 athletes: from Southeastern !Minnesota. Donations this past year included a $3,100 grant from the Rochester Area. Foundation to expose handicapped indi- viduals to the artistic community and provide opportunities in the arts. The Midway Motor Lodge continues to offer the use of rooms, towels, sauna and swimming pool at no charge for the severely multiple handicapped. Various donations were obtained from local merchants for grab bags for Special Olympians, as well as a large amount of voluntcer hours. The ARC continues to support the pro- grams through providing transportation finds and program. scholarships for those in need of assistance. Lastly, a used Everest and Jennings wheelchair was donated by Ron Hop- per of National Handicapped Sports and Recreation Association 1987 PROGRAM SUMMARY 176,097 ADAPTIVE RECREATION 349,938 Programs EnrollmentParticipants Winter ....... , ... 12 251 1,488 Spring ..... , .... 9 123 542 Summer . ...... 11 232 3,387 Fall . ...... . 13 389 X969 45 995 7,387 1987 OPERATING BUDGETS Recreation Center ........... INVision Disbursements Administration .: , ............ . 176,097 Recreation Division .... , ... , - . 349,938 Golf Division . , . , 593,412 Swimming Pools ....... , .... 149,075 Graham Arena , ..... ... 122,398 Park and Forestry Division.... 1,337,087 Plummer House of the Arts... 37,760 Recreation Center . . , . ... 708,188 Mayo Civic Center ........... 1,012,346 F. E. Williams ............... 26,732 TOTAL .. , ..... ..... 4,513,033 1988 OPERATING BUDGETS 267,585 Receipts. 588,713 197,279 89,069 Recreation Division . , , ....... 82,592 252,595 47,958 651,396 27,256 Swimming Pools ............. 400,417 78,650 742,533 136,319 18,025 Park and Forestry Division.... 2,264,148 40,500 Division IRsbursements Receipts. Administration . ............. , 197,279 Recreation Division . , , ....... 413,725 252,595 Golf Division .... .......... 651,396 573,0:5 Swimming Pools ............. 168,201 78,650 Graham Arena .............. 136,319 90,450 Park and Forestry Division.... 1,462,018 40,500 Plummer House of the Arts.... 39,766 29,500 Recreation Center ........... 779,849 360,945 Mayo Civic Center .. , ........ 1,039,938 870,000 Mayo Civic Center Promouons 100,000 F. E. Williams-,, . .. - ...... 21,000 23,600 TOTAL .................. 5,009,491 2,319,245 ADDISON. r DESIGNED a, f® 11FFF - 1 16 d Why would a Texas town of barely more than 9,000 residents build a $3.25 mil- lion athletic club? Because this North Dallas 1uburb has dig plans for its future. By TOY DOMN 9,500, is on a quest to entice people taring all of the necessities of a mod - to its environs—not justfor a week ern fitness facility and amenities like hen the community of Ad- end visit, but permanently. When marble flooring and mahogany fur- dison rolls out the welcome they say unpack your bags and stay niture, the 45;OWsquare-foot AAC is mat, it does so in a big way., awhile, they want it to be a long available to all Addison residents for Of course, that really shouldn't be while. a one-time, lifetime fee of $10. surprising since that's the way folks The latest attraction in the com- Period. tend to do things in Texas. munity's welcome wagon packet is That's pretty unusual, but then so Located just north of the Dallas the $3.25 million Addison Athletic is Addison. Covering roughly 41/z city limits, Addison, population Club, which opened a year ago. Fea square miles, the community is do ATHLETIC BUSINESS, April, 1988 I 1 s F 0 We tend to do things a little differently than a lot of other cities our size." gym, natatorium, weight room, rac- quetball courts and lounges—is visi- ble. Skylights line the atrium ceiling, providing an open-air appearance. The decor is modern, the atmo- sphere, comfortable. Flanking the atrium on one end of the building is the gymnasium, Continued on next page, b r p I t r s TTI ATHLETIC BUSINESS,_ April, 1988 l . Like the natatorium, the adjacent weight Mm --•'outfitted with an extensive line of Universal Gym equipment—is visible from the atrium. tnZ=i==Ltii'SS Z tut»f' i„ it,^ liltliit ( i.i.,'FF• i w Ground Floor 1 41 ing quite well financially, thank you. Within its borders are a healthy as- a sortment of industry, banking and other businesses. In fact, its daytime population swells to 50,OW , and the push is on to transform some of those commuters into full-time residents.;. That's something Nve're reallyin- terested in building" says Linda Statser, recreation manager at the l Addison Athletic Club, speaking of the community's population base.. We're developedabout60percent on our land, so we're interested in`'' enhancing our residentialqualityof life. This fat-ility is something spe- rr cial that we offer to our residents: " DESIGNED FOR COMFORT. The Addi- son Athletic Club was conceived and designed to enhance the com- munity's health and fitness, and to provide a comfortable setting for 7heAysonAthledc Club's netatodumMatures afour-lane lap pool and a204y-4atootleisure -time hours. operable skylight to provide natural light and air circulation. The layout of the facility revolves around a spacious two-story atrium, from which the entire building—the s , Y We tend to do things a little differently than a lot of other cities our size." gym, natatorium, weight room, rac- quetball courts and lounges—is visi- ble. Skylights line the atrium ceiling, providing an open-air appearance. The decor is modern, the atmo- sphere, comfortable. Flanking the atrium on one end of the building is the gymnasium, Continued on next page, b r p I t r s TTI ATHLETIC BUSINESS,_ April, 1988 l . Like the natatorium, the adjacent weight Mm --•'outfitted with an extensive line of Universal Gym equipment—is visible from the atrium. t nZ=i==Ltii'SS Z tut»f' i„ it,^ liltliit ( i.i.,'FF• i w Ground Floor 1 41 M that automatically controls the building temperature in accordance with outside conditions. The structural envelope has a high 'rR" value for maximum ther- mal contrui, plus extensive insula- tion and double -insulated glass. An environmental control unit in the natatorium maintains heating,, cooling, humidity and chemical consumption for best efficiency.. Outside is a 1,1 -mile running path thatwinds through the surrounding, neighborhood. The design and in- stallatien of the landscaping, exterior lighting and irrigation were done in- house by the Town of Addison Land- scape Development Department. We don't particularly gear all of our prc.grains to fitness. We try to lend oursel\'gs to whatever folks would like to do with their leisure time." The lay of the land outside, as well as ;aside, was crafted with an eye toward quality acid usefulness. It's very attractive, but yet very comfortable and usable," says Statser. We were a little hesitant when we selected some of the materials and same of the products we used in the building. We used a lot of ma. hogany and marble (and we were concerned) about how the resi- dents would take care of a facility like this, But we've been pleased that they really appreciate the qual ity. They've taken care of it and we've had no vandalism.;' A WICIAI COMMUNITY The Addi- on Athletic Club was funded with 4 million voter -approved munici I bond, and is now maintained. ough the town's general fund— ace, the minimal membership It takes a special community to. something like this," says Statser, u have to have an innovative hport mechanism. Addison is only ars old, but our city council has e some farsighted thinking, and ink it's made for a unique en- nment for our residents. Wommued on rsev page) WTIC BUSINESS, April, 1988 RION PERFORMANCE SCIREBOARDS! lilt ,vv .,l11C10-pl X'(?`.3Sm "lee: ti of lli ItlOW) Ovol l t\10401 Orld )he'll? km lrlcAllc i? tll : i311 11ek'llil: ie r exll `>l>T.f.,. rFRE; a'.z,::.5 s,31 a .; ; l,,• ,. ,r• z;.. 1 8QQ•2l7 9265 In Iowa, call. (515) 265.5305 A1,FFil a. .'l:•':,k.t'IF:..'. `'t.. 't;:et';., fAIR•PLAY SCOREBOMS Aft Got TAnd S"Wice Your _ O You deserve quality replacement la parts for your exercise machines. That's vvfiyyou deserve quality parts from-Adantic Fitriess. We service t and hepar most brands of equipment Arith pans at or above O.E.M. a` standards Call .Atlantic Fitliess )oda . And dontsettle for — n L anything less. Goll forourru"aluf,afe anl• AT i,lrt r re µlar r m at parrs y _ 1; 1r:rcuurlrU rsslarJuclti. 1-8001-445-3858 C.`J At/aw-, c Fitnemm Products1. G7t31 htnrd i:11' t,'.,lr • t3altit;t ttt,Iut lallrl 212;37 3U1-tit3-2t)2tl on the Information Request Card 43 00 YOU HAVE KNEE PAIN? 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Because of the fact that cap degeneration This disorder is a common l A umquost:weia+ 10" a IV uredo have such a latge cotltmercial r sraca t!tv eta h+,tr e k i tf kf+ ik ! b ise, e,,! a e a very brVad to yJa`e, t Our tax rate is the second lowest in l r Cc util St Ct.l! _cote rcial ani `c nupore,or The CHO-PATH- Knee Strap was designed ess su O„ aL aLwaw1c&s t 4t_ by medical professionals to help Cit f .,,,Y Ye alleviate these symptoms. c n o things a little cheaper than SM1dKil,V"ffliieis, f CIru-P r©1 Mc a lot of other towns can, and Addi- TRAINS 1111ASKETI/ALL Ito go, ter` f LAYEAS TO GRIWLE son has a philosophy of top-notch. ci 1336ATii YME awLL6" i.it4 Unlif}[+q/ICtT S -le be Alt" Cap jwlikLk! d. wsti,,wtaL mrwia: lt:'{ 3tiwls"t tH4T quality service to residents at a fvaEw 1,ti 4 This TWA A tile. a+a iazt Kat t96 tt, that it V VA1#tg0to Sn%,,vt civet Ir : • iz, tried 0.0. 1,4'., td '; r1. k'.GtR asA vttvvnmagti; yminimal fee. Dn1.Nticr 12::+t:.5'Sw,rcA. So, before anything was built, strong consideration was given to S!? 95 each Pod USra whether or not the town could su, VISA, t,t(; 01CCEPTE0 ' h,Kkluv" Alto 641 SA'e, 4A, part the operation without having to increase saxes orgo to in exorbi- a Effective s Functionat a Easy to Apply and Adjust tant user fee," STUDIED AND APPROVED FOR USE So Far, sags Statser, the facthas BY ATHLETES TRAINiNG XT THE n4 .:. < »t. I'M A RREE 64 PAGE COLORED Stayed within its financiat bound- t.X14'OACIibINGG ANQ TTRAININGAIDSI cries. n talar Pat 4148Q58 US P81s 4334819&p16S59() AC UTY WAS 1411IND. Prior to can- A1142:7172 - TX/AK0•2143-W3109 AND SPORTS SUPPLY STORES-- struction of the AAC° Addisoni A second4w mezzanine, overilookingtheatdomand &*centtoonaerobics room offered no recreation programs, left), is designed as a social area, for card playing and other activities, Statser saris there were health and 00 YOU HAVE KNEE PAIN? COA-NNG AIDS" Aching and tenderness around the knee capafter r xxMadayofactivity, (running,tumping,aetobtcs,etc) 1, Aggrevated by stair chnibing, long penods of MIA PU"1111standing, walking, golf, etc Bt Stiffness airer prolonged sitting WIPES CLEAN WITH These sympfoms indicateyou inay have knee FINGERTIPS" cap degeneration This disorder is a common l A umquost:weia+ 10" a IV problem, regardless of age, occupation and r sraca t!tv eta h+,tr e athletic or leisure activity- Nit trawl aetaYhvi to th* Ytlta with V ELCA0 " las TRV TILE ORIGINAL CN0•PAT* KNEE STRAP nw Ltaiet mowtTAm iet The CHO-PATH- Knee Strap was designed A 4bymedicalprofessionalstohelp alleviate these symptoms. Jrt, r'r"SI 1.16 a gin SM1dKil,V"ffliieis, KANTPHKMfANSCIru-P r©1 Mc TRAINS 1111ASKETI/ALL Ito go, ter` f LAYEAS TO GRIWLE WITHOUT LOOKING ci 1336ATii YME awLL6" i.it4 Unlif}[+q/ICtT S -le be Alt" Cap jwlikLk! d. wsti,,wtaL mrwia: lt:'{ 3tiwls"t tH4Tlow X CRa+siwti Iit:kQN' IQ fvaEw 1,ti 4 This TWA A tile. a+a iazt Kat t96 tt, that it V VA1#tg0to Sn%,,vt civet Ir : • iz, tried 0.0. 1,4'., td '; r1. k'.GtR asA vttvvnmagti; Latge Dn1.Nticr 12::+t:.5'Sw,rcA. S!? 95 each Pod USra 1li 7[silti" tVISA, t,t(; 01CCEPTE0 ' h,Kkluv" Alto 641 SA'e, 4A, I. 1l AL!AR0., T .titin} i•...,p, 480042116,01 ro,roat'SAE•naus Nna Comfortable a Proven r ttaraitti tet'c»n.. w 4i' S 1. Iw. Drwcntaww..t < vt, a Effective s Functionat a Easy to Apply and Adjust sMeAY fatof Lad i" t t s+ STUDIED AND APPROVED FOR USE Qat ---SU95 94 BY ATHLETES TRAINiNG XT THE n4 .:. < »t. I'M A RREE 64 PAGE COLORED AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT t.X14'OACIibINGG ANQ TTRAININGAIDSI Sittp<rc'utYe u;t tm4t3rtAw6,^rt+rju*5tturtars t.t.t? »» i YDVARDAIDSntalarPat4148Q58USP81s4334819&p16S59() AVAILABLE 1N SOME MEWSURG A1142:7172 - TX/AK0•2143-W3109 AND SPORTS SUPPLY STORES-- P. o, Hox 264 Roxion,T '75a77 Circle 37 on the Information Request Gard Circle 38 on the: Information Request Card' 44 I Circie 68 on the Information Request ATHLETIC itUSINESS, Apri exercise facilities operated by the City of Dallas and other nearby communities, and there were sever- al private clubs in the area, But Ad- dison is a community determined; to grow, and an attractive fitness facility is one major step in the campaign. SdYou can build any kind of facility you want, but it won't be successful unless you have the right kind of people working in it," After a year in operation, the Ad- dison Athletic Club claims almost one-third of the community as members. Statser says some 300 pa- trons use the facility on weekdays and 250 a day on weekends. b ha -e a large enough facility with enough things going on that we can accommodate that many people pretty easily," she says, Continued on next page) Suppliers List: Town of Addison Athletic Oub uymnasiu"ultipUgws* Arlt& Maytag BasketballBackboardsfSupports. Lockert5hower Porter Athletic Equipment Company Saunast Basketball Court & Track Surface; Sauna -Vico Products Mfg, Co, Bauer Flooring Corporation Shower Stalls. Basketball Nets, American Olean Tile Gold Medal Recreational Products Steam Rooms-, Scoreboards; Automatic Steam Products Corp, Colorado Time Systems Inc, NatatotiumVolleyballNetslStandards, Porter Athletic Equipment Company Access Ramps/Stairs, J -E, Nolan & Company Inc, Racquetball Courts Chemical Control Systems: Flooring, Stranco Bauer Flooring Corporation Filters `Pumps, Walls/Geiling Panels; International Aquatic Equipment Fiberesin Industries Inc, Heaters, Weight ltainlnr,tExercise Area PoolPak lnc. Ergometers, Lifts (Handicapped). Excelsior Fitness Equipment Co, J,E, Nolan & Company Inc, Stair Master Sports/Medical Pool CleanerslVacuums, Products Recreonics Corporation. Rowing Machines; Rescue Equipment,, Lite Fitness Reemonics Corporation Single -Station Machines: Outdoor Tennis Courts Universal Gym Equipment Inc, Nets/PusW Treadmills, Dobbs Tennis CompanyPatexInternationalInc, Surface, Suppert Facilities Royal Athletic industries Ltd; Laundry Windscreens; Washers; M, Putterman & Company Inc, the ULTIMATA ... treadmill I MR... IRAC a o. 14 FOR FURTHER. VRMATION CALL ISEN INC. CHAMBERS ROAD TIN, CA 92680 00) 228.6635 or 714) 669-1660 Circle 39 on the Intorrnation Request Card ATHLETIC BUSINESS, April, 1958 STARTRAG treadmills, specifically designed for constant daily club use. Withstand the traffic of a fitness clb,. Let your members select their personal running program. 8 pre-programmed, elevation terrains Changes spehd and elevation automaticeiliy" Manuel and interval training; programs Max speed 10 MPH and 15% grade. elevation Extrr large 20" x 60" running surface Illuminated LED motivational track KEEPS YOU RUNNING'" OVER 2,000 HOME AND SPA TREADMILLS SOLD! 45 tC ntinued frdrn pude; 45) We don't particularly gear all of our programs to fitness. We do try to tend ourselves to whatever folks would like to do with their leisure time. That's where we differ from some of the private clubs and go back to our recreation roots." To that end, the AAC Is the setting for a senior citizen group, bridge club and chess club, and occasion- ally hosts dances for teens and preteens. For socially minded Ilt- ness buffs, the facility offers group sessions in aerobics and water aero bits, and basketball and volleyball leagues, The range of activities is broad by design because the AAC is geared to the varying ages and interests of an entire community. MUM,OPEIIMTM. At this time the community doesn't have a large youth population. However, that, the community hopes, will change. Arid: they're prepared. A satellite fa- cility was added this year, aimed at providing youth programs, We've just: entered into a joint use agreement with a private school in Addison," says Statsor; "We've gone in and developed all of their outdoor athletic fields and tennis courts, and built onto their existing field house, In return for doing this, they've allowed us to come in and operate after hours; opening up the facility to our residents," Our commercial and in- dustrial population more or less supports a lot of services that the city can provide to residents," This arrangement expands the AAC by four tennis courts, a play- ground, an outdoor running track, a gymnasium, an arts and crafts area, and baseball, softball and soc cer fields, PEOPLIK-OIIIENTEq. The Addison Athletic. Club and its new satellite operation are hard proof that the community wishes to be regarded as a quality place to liver but Statser says what really makes the AAC special are the people who staff the facillty: Our people are what our city manager calls our 'front-line peo- ple,' They're the people our resi- dents see most often. You don't usually meet your police officers and firefighters, We'te, very people -oriented, we're very outgoing, and I think that's what makes our facility pretty special. You can build any kind of facility you want, but it won't be suc- cessful unless you have the right kind of people working in it," With the Addison Athletic Club and its growing recreation pro- grams, the community is attempting to improve its health civically, as well as individually, it all fits in with the fact that Ad- dison has alwaysbeen very innova- tive and very progressive, We tend to do things a little differently than a lot of other cities our size.' Tom Vormao is a hve•larico %water Ck le 40 on tiro Information Aettuest Card Cttcle 41 on the Information Request Card Aft! ETIC BUSYNESS, ,April, "U A COMPLETELY EQUIPPED` PROI+ESS1.ONAL CENTER FOR P"YS cALI. F'YT'I TEss FACILITY STEEL TE.S'"T NG A WELLNESS REPRESEt4TATIVE CLIENTS: lLincaln 2t 3 iNw i h dlfCarboflaeaSteerframes strings j AIIE /SG peter MN for tennis, badminton n"INM. Orteans Geauirard and racquetball. f11 / M IL 00iCaFz Ideal for PE programs IW. VWw IA OI IK, amaMMlMesa1111(>1d and group usE3, Aready3o•goadvanced fitnewitesting center eup` taw I"ice I LOM Steel strings guaranteed plied comp!eto with r high V.md computer, high, resolutiotl moaiQor and printer, all testing equip. Aabwe tibux R* SO P k for life of racquet. ment, detailed operating and tenting instructions, and two report fermata, i l Will restring for FEATURING; O 4 service charge each, a Percent Body Fat and Body Fat Distribution, t Electronic 5trcngth Measuring Equipmetnt Askfor catalog!. For Upper And Uiver lk,dy; A Computerized Exercise Repetition MASTER ra.. •^•— Analysir. NEEDS ASSESSMENT Accurate k\rabic Capacity Measurement. t Hospital Quality Lung Function E ON DAYTON RACQUET CO.., INC. Aasesnment. COST fS r1MATMIQi513=692.8556TecnPlA1EENti1NEER AND MUCH Morsel Fair more information, call or writw 302 S. Albright Napariena, lna. 1695 Commpotit Dr, Suite 6. Arcanum, OH 45304 Deland, Florida 32720 11olephoiu (9G41738-0612 Ck le 40 on tiro Information Aettuest Card Cttcle 41 on the Information Request Card Aft! ETIC BUSYNESS, ,April, "U April 11, 1987 Mr, Richard Rosen Member Plymouth Park/Rec Commission City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Mn, 55447 Dear Mr, Rosen, As a member of our Plymouth. Park and Recreatic-Mmission we would like to ask for your help for Oakwood School, Co, Rd. 6 and Highway 0101, We would like to participate in the Plymouth Park Commission's plan for "Playground Improvements." Attached youwillsee the items in the Commissions "Guidelines" addressed in a copy of our correspondence to Eric Blank, If you have any questions or would like additional information we ask you contact. either Bill Richardson, Oakwood Playground Chairman,475-1258 or Mary Norton, Vice President, Oakwood PTO, 473-1360; Thankyou Sincerely, 4t Bill Richardson Mary Norton IL Mr, Eric. Blank 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn, 55447 April 7, 1988 Dear Mr, Blank, As a follow up to our meeting we would like to formally confirm in writing to you that the Oakwood P.T.0, would like to request matching funds for our playground. The proposed playground structure would be a joint City/PTO/School District project which would be highly visible and well used all year long, to accordance with the "Guidelines For Requesting City Contributions to Playground Improvements" we have addressed each guideline as follows: 1) Prosed Improvements- these would be on the East side of Oakwood School, Co. Rd, 6 & Hwy. * 101, between the school and the city ball diamond. As you pointed out to us in relation to the City Plan/Park layout it does fit your criteria as far as no other facilities in the area and high population density within 1/2 mile walking distance, 2) Well organized site plan- we are drawing plans at this time. Again, based on your information this element is essential in June;, 3) School District maintainance and liability- we do have this in writing from the proper source, Stan Tickenan. 4) Funding,reauest bTApril _1- The PTO has been planning this project and working with the City for 4years. (via Bill Richardson and Marj Sterk) 5) Matching funds/labor- Our school has annually purchased piaygorund equipment and installed it along with adding new pea gravel and upgrading the grounds each spring, Volunteers are the best at Oakwood. Funding -our current PTA playground budget + next years PTO budget+planned designatedfundraiser will exceed' the proposed $10,000 matching fund request, 6) Neighbo,rhood greater than 509 developed- The 1/2 mile radius walking distance around Oakwood is densly populated and very developed. 7) FRAC ori izing we would like to encourage you to consider us f first. We have a large child population on the school -grounds during school and when school in not in session. With the adjoining city hockey, baseball and soccer fields the grounds are used the year around. Thankyou for meeting with us. We are very grateful for your support and encouragement. Sincerely, Bill Richardson, 475-1258 Mary Norton, 473-1360 PTO Playground Chairman PTO Vice President c,c.Members Plymouth Park and Rec Commission Plymouth City Council Members/Mayor Ernst Associates Pt10JEC?- 1 +"t e f lgo PLAN NO. +v ' NAME L`Ct"'_ DATE *; UNIT ITEM DESCRIPTION OUANTITr UNIT PRICE AMOUNT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE r LANG PLA -*#NG 6, 1X2CHEST SIXTH STNEET 4 LEVEL ONE i CHASKA, MINNESOTA 3531! 6 PROW e01-445-4DS4 rnCT FCTIM IkTg CAL 1, OW o : % it A a FA A V LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE r LANG PLA -*#NG 6, 1X2CHEST SIXTH STNEET 4 LEVEL ONE i CHASKA, MINNESOTA 3531! 6 PROW e01-445-4DS4 rnCT FCTIM IkTg u Ernst Associates PLAN NO, PROJECT NAMe -n+" 50 DATE ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT nIh. 51 ItiiR1 iSl 1 1 •,--- 0 3L- Ir A JuN1 1 • Aw Vf1 ffl VA — EA- V? Ally DI L Y - 1Lm1 le 5 d9' 2.52.5._ i too 'fib 1p f ll+l'F'1 „ 5 ,?•' °I to Mot 1014 eA- Y_ uta tPr'M> _ lin 4VA S S 10-1, 108 PACS oc (PS-0 7tiU1+Ps 4E offRay _ arLz Sj0 So literb' y1lr 110- -. '7 F v .oy LAIOSCAK AACWTECUPE a LAND PLANKWO t 122 WEST SIXTH STC;-'l'ET • LEVEL OW • CNASKA, MMSOTA 55 141 PROW 512.14/-105/ nf1CT G07I1LA Alr Ernst Associates fU4PROJECT `` SAN NO. C' 3 NAME0 V&Lie-ON DATE UNIT ITEM t?ESCN-'TION OUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT jw 400 17 14NNU- Alt t .tea6,60 JL 650 11" kel L.00 s Q LAND=CAPE AlICIMTECTUIIE ! LAND KANNMIO • 122 WESTi1KTN 3T11EET 11 LEVEL ONES CHASKA, IES07A SSJ1• e /1101 •f31!-Of COST ESTIMATE DY: 7 3 /0 7 ZV d s x z i.9 S 1 aF,Ii2 rNWore si NtE Q to COMC. 41' 454C), kA14CK WA TER BA['arF/[ c, t COMPa cT rR s 3 .srNOG. sr. _ n, K1GAPLO.ap V MATERS •6w S,Nt°EclSc. OTAIN F -'(AME bOF(W -0-re. f77C."7"J ExT: wo s, tits, oN0 Cows, Se -A8 f irpf Lo : .EtiEt T PKoNE 3 0/nrG fNSUtATF WA 1.4--; I GI T Y /,.`5PE c 7- ORslt'.s. Gc.. iwSvt.roTw! V PT STAIN 405/IYG */' t /7- XXA-re TO4,E s, rl"A,- /,v swE-4-r M/ c, L woc& TR," CA 8lAj4rsl COVNTEc- T"ovs 0 ID v CITY OF PLYMOUTH! 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447TELEPHONE (512) 559-2800 DATE; April 12, 1988 MEMO TO 3ames G. Willis, City Manager FROM, Bob t tur, Councilmember SUBJECT PETITIONS SIGNED BY RESIDENTS OF PLYMOUTH WHO WOULD LIKE A HOCINTHEPLYMOUTHAREA KEY RINK After I arrived home from the April 11 Town Meeting, the attachedetitip on swereonmydiningroomtablefromGallPeterson (phone 559-0532), I spoke with her on the phone. She represents the "ArmstrongHockeyBoosters" who are concerned with both High School 281 hockey organizationsArmstrongandCooper. They have been playing their games at the New HoIcearena. Gail told me that the Mayor had suggested the p at church one Sunday when he heard about her concerns. Ipmttoldnthat thepetitionswerehandedoutattheendoftherecenthockeyseason. There hasbeenadelayingettingthemto. me. I would appreciate It if you or a designee would -contact her about theiorganization's needs and concerns. She did talk about raisingr buying a bubble to cover a hockey `rink in the area. Maybe this group anabend beIncorporatedintoafuturetaskforceforourcommunitycenter. I notedthepetitionthatanumberhadfailedtocheck "interested in workin "onmaybetheydidn't notice It! 9 cc: Mayor & City Council Eric Blank