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.
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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
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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
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August 11, 1988
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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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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''
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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'
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