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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 10-13-1988Regular Meeting of the Park Pd Recreation Advisory Commissiorti October 13 1988, 1:30 P.M. AGENDA 1. Cal to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations. b. Staff. c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action 5. !Unfinished Business a. Community Center Study Update b. Parkers Lake Update c. St. Marys Neighborhood Park Update (Official Name for Park?) d. Petition for Trecton and Revere Lane Trail e. Rental Policy for Parkers Lake Pavilion f. 1989 Budget/1989-93 C1P Update f. New Business a. Additional Parking for Plymouth Creek Park Feasibility Study b. c d. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9 Adjournment Next Regular PRAC Meeting Nov. 10 r#lutea of the Park and; Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting August 11, 1988 Va&e 33 Pretenti Chair Edwards, Commissioners Anderson, Reed, LaTour, Hanson, Rosen; staff Blank, Patterson and Pederson; Councilman Sisk Absent: Commissioner Beach 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Edwards called the August meeting to order at 5:56 p.m. in the Council Conference_ Room - 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Reed and seconded by Commissioner Rosen to approve the minutes of the July meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present, b. Staff'. There were no staff presentations. co Others. None. 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION There was no past council action to report. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a.. Community CenLer__Study. The Park Commission reviewed a draft copy of the report as prepared previously by Chair Edwards and Commissioner Hanson and Parks Director Eric Blank. Several changes were made and recorded on the draft copy, with mother draft to be typed and reviewed by the Commission on August 22. b. Parkers Lakes URdste, Director Blank announced that the sewer line was finished, cabinetry had been installed in the concession area, the the floor was in and that the water line would be constructed under County Road 6. C. St. Mary's Neighborhood Park Uvdate. The play equipment is in as well as the floating boardwalk. Director Blank has heard from some residents who are unhappy about the color of the slide, d. ySttition for Trenton and Revere lane frail. This item was tabled eince no residents were present to discuss it e Rental Policy ,on Parkers Lakg._ axil on. Mary Patterson indicated that the rental policy had been prepared by Molly Lassen and that PRAC Minutes August 11, 1988 Page 34 she had researchedother communities on their policies noting what they all had and finally compiling the best, guidelines of each community. Mary explained' that the pavilion's multi-purpose room would be available from 7 a.m. until 12 midright, seven days a week, pending availability, and would not be available on national holidays. Occupancy' is rated for 68 She stated that all organizations wishing to use the pavilion must complete an application and have it approved before use. She indicated that the priority for use would be: City sponsored events, park and recreation programa, non-profit community service groups, private groups within the City, non-profit organizations outside the City, and non-resident groups.. She explained that fees would be $10 per hour for non-profit groups, and $25 per hour for private groups. Private groups will also be charged a $25 damage deposit. Commissioners; discussed' the policy and asked if non-profit groups outside Plymouth shouldn't also pay the damage deposit? It was agreed by staff that they should`. The commissioners then asked if profit making groups should be allowed to conduct events at the pavilion that would be money -making in nature. And would these groups need. a conditional use permit? Staff will review this and report back to the Commission. It was also suggested' that there be a minimum rental period of two hours. FRAC and staff agreed with this. These changes will be made in the policy and a revised draft will be available at the September meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Information Meeting on West Medicine hake Drive Trail Commissioners adjourned at 7:30 to begin the public information meeting on the West Medicine Lake trail. The public meeting was attended' by approximately 125 people. Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, outlined the best options for adding a trail to West Medicine Lake Drive. A general discussion followed,; with many different options exprassed by the residents. The public meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION' A reminder was made about the MRPA conference scheduled for August 23 to which commissioners were invited. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION None. MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: October 11, 1988 TO: PRAC FROM: Eric Blank : SUBJECT: ST. MARY'S PARK OFIFICIAL NAME In order that the maintenance division can adequately sig;-.., this park, it is necessary that the City officiallyadopt a name for the project. Suggested names that we have for your consideration are: St. Mary's Neighborhood Park Sunset Trail Neighborhood Park r'.orestview Neighborhood Park EB/np PARKERS LAKE PAVILION NUL11-PURPOSE ROOM RENTAL POLICY The Parkers Lake Pavilion multi-purpose room is operated by the City of Plymouth and may be scheduled for use on a rental basis by community residents, civic organizations, and private groups. Certain policies are> needed to ensure the proper use and control r)f the facility, so that all people may equally enjoy it. All organizations must complete an application and have it approved before using the multi-purpose room. Applications must be submitted as far in advance as possible of the date for which the reservation is requested. Seven days is the minimum request time for facility usage. The multi-purpose room is rated for an occupancy of 68 and is available seven days a week, from 7 a.m. until 12midnight (pending availability) with the exception of national holidays. The multi-purpose room is not available for sales or other events that are fund raising for either public or private_ groups. Priority of Use 1. City sponsored events. Park and Recreation Dept.. 2. Non-profit community service groups. 3. Private groups located within the City. 4. Non-profit organizations originating outside the City. 5. Non-resident groups. Fees for Use 1. All Plymouth non-profit groins will be charged a rental fee of $15 per hour. 2. All other groups will be charged a rental fee of _$25 per hour and will be required to make a, $25 damage deposit. The damage deposit will be returned within two weeks of the event if no deductions are necessary.. 3. Groups requiring special set-up will. be charged for additional attendant services. 4. The minimum rental period shall be two hours. Rules and Regulations 1.. Every group using the facility must be under competent adult leadership. The organization or user group shall assume full responsibility for the group conduct and for any damages to the building or equipment. Pavilion Rental Policy Page 2 2. Beer and intoxicating beverages are not permitted in the multi-purpose room in the parkin lot or surrounding ark areas. g P 3: Disorderly conduct of any kindisprohibit d. 4. The sigtler of the application t1nall assume. full responsibility for any unlawful. act committed:. 5. The City assumes no liability for loss, damage, injury or illness incurred by the users of this facility: 6. The signer of the application shall be held personally responsible for any breakage, damage or loss of equipment.. it All decorations, including, streamers, signs and banners mutt receive prior approval 8. General c in--up of the facility is required. q. Violations result in the Park and Recreation Department denying future. permits fo, _ e use of the. facility. CITY OF PLYMOUTH PARKERS 1AKE PAVILION MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM USAGE APPLICA:CION Organization Name of Applicant Address city State Phone: Home Work Date(s) of Use Hour(s) of Us: Approximate numbers attending_ Purpose of Use Estimated Non-profit. Plym. groups 1.5/hour) All other groups 25/hour + 25 damage deposit.) TOTAL zip Actual (Office Use Only) I understand that a part or all of the deposit fee will be forfeited if condition of the multi-purpose room requires extra duties for the Park and Recreation Department, and that I and the representative organization are responsible for conduct of participants and any resulting damages. Signature Date MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH j400 'PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE a October 11, 1988 TO: PRAC FROM: Eric Blank SO SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH CREEK PARK ADDITIONAL PARKING' BACKGROUND: With ',creased -ro% l soccer play at Plymouth Creek this past. summer, for the first time parking facilities overflowed on to the residential streets: In previous years when care were identified parking on residential streets, it was because the people wished to park. closer to ballfields. This year, we were able to document that on a number of occasions, the 125 car parking lot was completely full, therefore, causing people to spill over onto residential streets. With a second full-size soccer field under construction at Plymouth Creek, it is our belief that the parking problems will only get worse in future years. it was with these thoughts in mind that the current capital improvements budget calls for additional parking to be constructed at Plymouth Creek Park. during 1989.. In order to complete this project in a timely fashion, I believe; it is necessary that we proceed at this time to have a feasibility report completed on the parking lot. This report would give, us the estimated cost for constructing such a project.. If we begin now, the field data, such as surveying and general lay out, will be completed over the winter months, so that we are able to bid the project in February or March for construction at. the earliest possible date. I would hope that the parking lot would be completed by June 1, when the heavy traffic volume begins at this park. RECOMMENDATION: It is, therefore, my recommendation that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission recommend to the City Council that. the City's consulting engineer Bonestroo and Associates be authorized to complete. a feasibility study and cost estimate for additional parking at Plymouth Creek Park. EB/np LOCATION AND NUMBER OF CANADA. GEESE TItANSLOCAT A) FROM THE TWIN CI'1'ICt,S MINNESOTA,, 1988 NUMBER Or CITY YOUNG ADULTS TOTAL LOCATION. MRASHLAKEANDNINEMILECREEK13LbOMINGTON 2.. 4 1 .- 6 MILLER'S POND BLOOMi1vG'1'ON BLOOMINGTON 2811 172 455 NORMANDALE LAKE BLOOMINGTON 1 1 3 14 PENN LAKE (NORTH AND SOUTI1) 24 6 30 CENTRAL PARK BROOKLYN CENTER BROOKLYN CEN'11R. 90 50 140 NORTH TWIN LAKE CHANHASSEN 17 13 30 LAKE LUCY CHANHASSEN 64 29 93 LAKE MINNEWASHTA COON RAPIDS 49 19 68 BUNKER HILLS GOLF COURSE 42 21 63 ELM CREEK SWIMMING BEAC 1*' AYPONDfGPRAIRIE 49 25 74 OLYMPIC HII.LS GOLF COURSE 24 8 32 6241 KNOLL DRIVE EDINA 17 6 2.3 BRAEMAR PARK AND GOLF COURSE EDINA 18 to 8 COLONIAL CHURCII EDINA 44 16 60 LONG BRAKE TRAIL, AND DELANEY BLVD. EDINA 27 19 40 MILL POND EDINA EDINA 28 16 44 SCHAEFER AND BLAKE ROAD GOLDEN VALLEY 37 16 53 BROOKVIEW GOLF COURSE** GOLDEN VALLEY 2 1 1 3 '8, E LAKESWEENEY INTERNATIONAL A I R I'ORT 31 IvIC 11AER LAKE BAKER PARK RESERVE GOLF" COURSE* M EDINA 16 1 3 8 6 60 2 198 LAKE OF THE ISLES MINNEAPOLIS 40 22 h 2 LONG LAKE NEW BRIGHTON 92 29 1 2 1 BASS LAKE PLYMOUTH 73 31 104 CIMMARON PONDS--GLEASON LAKE P'LYMOUTI MEDICINE LAKE PLYMOUTH 98, 49 147 PARKERS LAKE PLYMOUTH 43 10 5 3 SAGAMORE PLYMOUTH 34 19 S 3 WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTE RICHFIELD 61, 19 80 CRYSTAL LAKE ROBBINSDALE 2 5 7 SOUTH TWIN LAKE ROBBINSDALE 88 96 184 ZIMM,ERMAN LAKE ROSEVILLE 54 22 70 LAKEOWASSO SHOREVIEW AND ROSEVILLE 57 36 913 TOTAL 864 2 7 117143:, SI`Z`ES Birds captured by Hennepin Parks.. Included 2 familic°s from Ccneral Mills, Inc. grounds. Included 2 familes from Richfield Lake, I' DATE TO F RO W SUBJECT 4 w s w ti t. + ` w 4. \ a. ' e .. tax A 4 4 , t ... " w .. MEMO Stptembtr 27, 1985 for Council. W-,vtirtg of October 3, 195S Hayor and CitN Council James C. Hillis, Citi Manager! AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASI. LAND-. LOT 1. BLOCK: 1, PLYMOUTH HILLS F'ROt' FIRST BANK I . ACTION RLQULSTCD Adoption of tht' attached resolution authorizing the Mdy,or and City Manaucr to *rater into an aaveemr,tit %ith the First Rano to pure ,aso the "Theme Center" site in doA.nto%n Plymouth. 2. BACKCROUND Ort August U. th(- Council re ie%ed a memo from me containing a recommeriation that the Cits acquire that Theme Center site for inclusion Within the Plymouth Creel: Pari. This property was approi sed for the City as haying a alue or 51.75 pert square foot. the Council directed that I enter into negotiations with the First Bank, Sy seem representati N es to acquire the parcel "at a price not to exceed S1.,O0MOOt less the balance of special assessments against the I parcel.' X have subsejuent met with Robert R. Smith. Real Estate Officer for the First Banks, to discuss the City's interest in acquirinq the parcel as authorized by the Council's action. I have now been informed by Mr. Smith that the bank has accepted the City's offer. The bank hasi,ridieatedthat it desires;to close on this property during January, 1989. The purchase price will be ,lust under $552,000 with the balance, approximately $448,700 in special assessments being assumed by the City. These special assessments will be payable in 1989 through 1995. 3. RECOMWNDATION AND CONCLUSIONS: In accordance with the Council's direction of august 22, we have negotiated the aequis on of this parcel From the First Bank System, It is appropriate for the Council now to confirm that action by the adoption of the attached resolution, authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the purchase agreement. and to appropriate the funds required. W:kec attachment CITY Ot PLYW)U` H Pursuant to du(- call and notioV thtxr(ofl a mcctirlu cif' rht Citi Counc l nt tilt City of Plymuuthj Minrlesotar wa:., htr)d on t4 daN of Tt Following mr.mbers were pre'sevt; t vt`o lowing members were a sttA:.„w 1k b - introduced the following Resolution and moved its. adoption:; RLSOLUTION NO.. SS AUTHOR11W THL MAYOR AND CITY MANAGLR TO AC00lFL LOT 11 FLOCK 1, PLYMOUTH HILLS ADDITION FROM FIRSTBANK AND APPROPRIATING' FUNDS WHLRLAS, the City Manager in his memorandum of August 15, 1988, recoirNrtended that 0( City acquire tht, "Theme Center” site from the First Funk System- for inclusion withir" the Plymouth Creek Park: arid; W'HLRLAS, the City Council on August R2, authorized the City Manager to proceed with negotiations to acquire the entire parcel at a pride not to exceed S1,000,000, less the balance of' special assessments against the parcel; and WHLRLAS. the City has previously received an indeRe;ride rtit fee appraisal supporting the City's offer; and WHLRLAS, the City Manager., pursuant to the City Council's direction sofAuquat ?2, hat, negotiated the acquisition of the parcel from the First Hank. Systems. NOW, THLRLFORL, BE It HkRkBy RL80LVED BY THL CITY COONC1L % THL CITY Or PLYM(1mp, MINNLSOTA that they Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute the necessary documents in order to purchase from the First Bank Lot 1, Rlock 1, Plymouth Hills Addition, at a price not to exceed $1}000,000, less the balance or special, assessments against the parcel. BE IT FURTHER RLSOLVEDt that funds for this, acquisition are hereby appropriated from the balance remaining in the City's Revenue Sharing Fund, (approximately $140,000) and the balance from the City's Park Deditation Fund (City and Community t'tirk,, Accou"01. and BE, IT FURTHER RLSOLVLOO that the special assessments remaining on the parcel, be paid by the City as they come due for taxes payable in 1959 through 1.995, The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by and upon vote being taken t ereon, tht fol1jwing voted in favor thereof:_ The following voted against or abstained: Whereupon the. Resolution was declared dulypassed and adopted. yM 4 25 August. 1988 Eric Blank Director of Parks and Recreation City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MIS 55447 Dear Mr. Blank, Last evening I visited the new Plymouth. park at Parkers Lake for the first time. This is a fine park and my visit was most enjoyable. And it was made even better when I found that you had provided parking for, motorcycles. Thanks to you and the City of Plymouth. Sincerely, Dave -Rasche E. GREEN RIVER'S PERFECT PLANNING PAYS OFF Working off the general premise that if the citizens of Green River expected their architect to pian a facility to meet their needs, they had to provide him with very detailed guidelines upon which he would develop his design, hen city officials in Green River, Wyo., began planning their "perfect" recreation center, they really did their home- work, They found out what was working in other facilities and what wasn't, and it helped them narrow the parameters very quickly so that by the time the architect entered the picture, they knew exactly what they wanted. Program and facility design guide- lines were developed for each of the individual areas within the center, reflecting a cost-conscious approach to achieving max+mum space utili- zation while staying within the $5.2 million budget. programming and operational costs, estimated usage and special considerations were also taken into account in the plan- ning of each and every area,. Take the whirlpool for example. It's often located somewhere on the pool deck, but here, It's located in a separate area off the pool (see floor plan at right). It's a subtlety most people probably don't realize, but it saves money and offers par- ticipants unlimited use, Had the whirlpool been built next to the pool, a lifeguard would have to be on duty at all times to cover liability, including the three hours. ithe han; some exterior also pmvW*s kidirect naturolllghdng throughout the interior. per day the pool is closed, At a cost of $5 an hour, that's an extra cost of 5105 a week and more than $5,000 a year. If the whirlpool were located in a locker room, you'd need tvvo of them to accommodate both men and women. Not only does the ini- tial cost double, the maintenance doubles as well; This plan also elimi- nates the possibility of coed use, The solution was to create the wet room" complete with whirl- pool, sauna and steam room. Unlike the pool, the wet room never closes. It has direct access from either lock. er room and the pool, When the pool is closed, the doors between the two areas are locked, eliminat- Ing the need for supervision. The wall between the two areas is also entirely glass, making it aesthetica) ly pleasing, as well as functional, It's the solution towhat we iden- tified as a problem," says James Egli, director of parks and recreation for Green River. "It's the best spent money that we have in the whole facility as far as usage and square footage. It's a very popular area and people really enjoy it' Egli, one of the key people in- volved in planning the facility, says the program and facility guidelines helped identify potential problems and allowed the planners to spell out exactly what they wanted, elimi- nating any gLesswork on the archi- tect's part, Often architects get blamed for 44 ATHLETIC BUSINESS, Octobtt 1989 r a not building a functional building and that's unfair, I don't think they should be expected to, if they're 01 rig to provide the right answers, then someone's got to provide- the: right questloos:' wrtmmtr ArAur t The lobby reflects several space utilization and design cltaracteristicx that cannot be overlooked. An impolant sere ice area, it. the ''hubof the facil ity providing visual access for the staff, as well as the public, into the major activity areas. The control desk is to the center what a control tower is to an airport. it houses the, cash register,tele- phone and intercom systems, all light controls, steam room and sauna controls,the fIre alarm panel, pool chemical indicators, and more. The 14,500 -square -foot, gymnast - um has a flexible design that offers a variety of activities, including bas- ketball, volleyball, jogging, tennis, soccer, roller skating and aerobics,. It has four divider curtains that can immediately accommodate several activities at the same time, The vi- sual open ss from the upper hall- ways into the gymnasium also aids the staff in its supervision respon- sibilities. There are manly little thinggs taken into consideration in the planning that make an impression in a big way, For example, because soccer is such a popular sport in Green River, the bleachers were deliberately left out of the gym, eliminating the pos sibilityof getting the ball hung up. The players appreciate that uninter- rupted play, The serious weight lifter appreci- ates the fact that the weight room can be divided, in two, enabling a structured class to be conducted while he or she works out. Parents appreciate the changing tables: located in both locker, rooms. The observation area that looks down into the four racquetball courts has a half -wall of glass, ailmv- ing small children to see what's go- ing on without having to be put on I he ledge where they might fall. There are also two 30 -seat tip -and - toll bleachers that; accommodate spectators. Wallybali and handball can also be played on the courts. There's a hospitality room on the lower level that allows racquetball to Gymnast um 14e 2.. Room be viewed via a television monitor: It also doubles as a warming, room for ice skaters who, in. the winter- time, utilize the 9,000 -square -foot outdoor recreation deck that nature turns into an ice skating rink. The back wail of the racquetball courts helps protect the skaters from the fierce Wyoming winds; During the other three seasons, the outdoor rec deck services bas- ketball, volleyball, aerobics, social events, wedding receptions and. even an occasional fund -raiser - There also are concrete bleachers on three sides of the deck, From a multipurpose room that overlooks the rec deck, spectators have a panoramic view of the activi- ties below, as well as the Green River Valley. Conveniently located off the main lobby, the multipur- pose room is furnished with a. full- service kitchenette, audiovisual' equipment, storage, and tables and chairs to accommodate 80 people. It has housed everything from busi- ness meetings to birthday parties. The 210,000 -gallon L-shaped pool ranges in depth from 12 feet in the diving area, to 1 foot in the "tot dock." The flexible design of the pool allows lap swimming concur rently with diving. This eliminates I ,t C the need to schedule either activity at the, expense of the other, At the South end of the pool, an all -glass wall that looks onto a sun deck adds a passive solar gain, The pool also has an automatic pool cover system that saves between. 750 and $1,000 per month. The facility is completely access ible to the handicapped. There are11H;,` ! four designated parking stalls, and, adequate curb cuts, and ramps pro- vide easy access to aw- -;rom the pro es• Mutt;ouroose building, Once inside,,tu l,'.reiS a liftloCafcloc4x,3 - — NutSCt wet 1 okby Fits,, s y ROCa in both the pool and the whirlpool, and a designated shower in each of MQ the locker rooms, The sauna and afl,,i,.a steam room also can accommodate wheelchairs. In addition, disabled students Natalonum from the local school district can use the facility on a daily basis at no j charge through their physical edu- cation program, The thing that we're probably Sun Deck - the proudest of overall is the funs- tionality of the building," says Egii. We feel the facility has added a iConttnued on next page) S ATNIETiC BUSINESS, October, RBIt 45 umma M niran Suppliers List Weight Room Multistation MachinesrCOMIRvedkmN" dsr very new and rear `quality of life' Nautilus Sporls/Medical Industries dimension to the 14,W residents of Gymnasium Basketball Court Surface Paramount Fitness Equipment Corp, Single -Station Machines Green River." a Tilt OUT= The concept of a Connor Flooring Basketball Nets Paramount Fitness Equipment Corp. Stationary Bikes recreation center was initiated three Wilson Sporting Goods Co, American Athletic Inc. years ago as an; employee fitness Divider Curtains maker Rooms. program, There are, several large in- Chanco Corp, Lockers dustries in the surrounding area, in. cluding Union Pacific and Texas Permanent Scoreboard Nevco Scoreboard Co, American locker Security Systems Gulf, that historically have taken Portable Scoreboard Net Room good care of their employees, City officials recognized the potential Unitec Manufacturing Tennis Nets & Posts Sauna Halo Inc, market and sought to to into RpR. Jayfro Corp. Volleyball Nets X Standards Natatorium We went to these people and Nissen Corp, Chemical. Control S stemy said, 'leg's contribute toward the preW.ntive maintenance of the body Racquetball Courts Stranco Diving Board Standards rather than just being ready and Doors Altempco Glass Wali Systems KOI Paragon Inc, Lane Markers willingto fix it, " says Egli. It as a good idea, but we knewg , Stratford Industries Flooring Kiefer Pool Equipment Co, Lifeguard/Coaching Chairs the success would be limited be- Connjr Flooring KDl Paragon Inc, cause of the way the population is Glass Walls Pool Vacuum spread out, So we went to the sur- Ahempco Glass Wall. Systems ITT Marlow Pumps rounding cities with the idea that Goody Boxes Rescue Equipment we would develop not just CIte Stratford Industries KDl Paragon Inc. Green River employee fitness pro. Lighting Scoreboard/Timing System gram, but also the Southwest Wyo-Wide-Lite Spectator Bleachars Unitec Manufacturing Starting Blocksmirigemployeefitnessprogram. Sturdist*al Co,, KDI Paragon Inc. Nearby Rock. Springs has joined us birth - vttSAAteG+eatIORTc;a 1 wr r, ie c do his+ as l ,yt''t'.11aS U 4 hh V' It 1111Q1"t 14Dtis and 1aaF: SU ;t t m;.+r1P1" lit 1,.aQ k t i e1P You out Ak,0 1r aniletter la, ls l+f lento hu1 ph;111Un1 r OI! ty_ lea nUallty v IUe SCI UP Y tk n.1-0 nAi $r elder Get tnt Flt4Me1 1001.eAlln1` SxP ,,',arAH 111g100At laday 1dQ gNCI Sa ' td 141,,,E J V&W-356-9168 9 h Jnr "". • 1 •:'',. „ _.:,c, , ` From the 12-Jnch "tot dock'I to the 12 -toot diving tank, the pool accommodates_ all, and,^*'re working on other cities as ent program, but the bottom line is, well," a lot of people are using the facility There are 17,000 people covered on tremendous support from their tinder the employee fitness pro employers, About 60 percent are gram who can use either the Green participating in. one way or another River center" or a. facility in Rock through, their employer," Egli says, Springs. Other members include all The facility's operation?ii philoso city employees of Green River and phy is that priority is given to the the local school district, their drop-in user, The gym, for example; spouses and children, So far, the would be busy five out of seven, success of the rec center has been nights with organized leagues if the tremendous, staff would allow it, Consequently, Everybody has a little bit differ- a lot of league activities are still held'' 9 THE EGGERS GROUP P,C,. Architects, Planners, Interior Designers. Specializing In Planning_ Athletic Facilities: With Experience Of More Than 50 Years, f 8 , do Pt BROWN UNIVERSITY US NAVAL ACADEW 440 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 212) 6294100 ATHLETIC BUSINESS, Oct*bef, 19dA in the school gymnasiums. We do have some structured programs on a regular basis, like aerobics, as long, as they're com- plementary to the majority of the users and they're not done at the ex- pense of ft! user, We don't want to displace a, lot of people to accommodate a fe`+" The staff consists of three full- time employees—supervisor, head maintenance operator and head control desk operator<The balance of the staff is made up of approxi, mately 16,000 hours of part-time employees per year. e've got a tremendous caliber of person that wants to work anew where between 20 and 35 hours a week, We have 10 people who are capable of running the front desk instead of three orfour. ft'sworked out nicely." Egli believes the people who really can appreciate the facility overall are park and rec directors like himself. As far as he's con- cerned, this well-planned facility, coming in under budget at S4,4 mil- lion, is the "perfect" facility" to meet Green River's. needs, N' Aerobic Fl• • Padding 4111 Discount AS LOW AS $1.251SG.FT.. - WHILE SUPPLIES LASTI O'Mers placed before November 1st will be at special Discounted Prices. Order now at today's low price and take delivery anytime before January 1, 1989: With Small Deposit, HIGH QUALITY -LOW COST Aerobic Floors • Multi Purpose Flooring Free Weight Floors • Exercise Mats ULTIMATEAEROBIC FLOOR Co. INC. 2301 NA 33rd Ct., #5, Pompano Beach, FI; 33069 Toll Free = in Florida 900) 492.1002' Cil d,"INa (305) 974 8ti00 Circle 36 on the Information Request Card 47