HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 11-08-1979MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING; OF
PLYMOUTH PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY` COMMISSION
November 8, 1979
let.a regular meeting of the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission was
called to order by Chairman Rice at 7:33 p.
m, on November 8, 1979 in the
Conference Room of the City of Plymouth.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT;: Brass, Chesebrough, Mullan, Threinnn, Rice, Johnson., E&ards
COMiISSIONERS ABSENT; Terry , Gudda.l , Christian, Hanson
OTHERS PRESENT: Jane Thorston, Recreation Specialist for the City of
Plymouth, Alan. Ziska, Doug Kesatie
Goal's Statemen, - PRAC Charge
oma; ssioner CfiesebiTRgF presented and discussed his draft. of a; Statement of
Coals in which eleven Goals were drawn up with a corresponding objective and the
procedures for implementation.
Com, issioners indicated a concern for the number of committees but felt it
appropriute to develop and work on Goals in 1980. The Commissioners felt that the
Charge and Goals are relevant a!d important and in subsequent years only annual
revisions will need to be made.
Chairman Rice requested that Commissioners Chesebrough and. Edwards work with the
Director to refine and discuss the Goals.
Topic Discussion Format
Director Born presented and revi'e'wed the staff report.outlining .PRAT; agenda Topic
and Discussion format. The PRAC believed that a format will assist agenda topics
discussion and decision making,. The PRAC believes that reviewing the ag,nda.
packet the weekend preceeding the meeting will allow for sufficient review and
will assure that. the Commission will be ready to discuss the topics. Chairman
Rice requested that items requiring PRAC action be placed:fi'rst on the
agenda followed by Information items.
Recreation Program Ideas and Su estions
Dector orn presented and reviewed the staff report presenting a summary of'
recreation programs to be offered during the Winter Session (1979-80). Jane
Thorston Recreation Specialist;, discussed in detail the programs to be offered.:
New programs. include Self Defense, Jazz and Modern Dance. Racquetball will no
longer be offered at the Court House in Golden Valley but instead will be offered
at the new Plymouth RacquetUall Club. An overnight winter retreat for families
will be offe,ed in February at Lyman Lodge. In the Spring a jogging clinic may
be offered whicn would utilize the Luce Line Trail. Staff solicited ideas from
0e Commissioners of facilities that may be available for the Department to usr;
in offering additional daytime/evening Programs.
Chairman Rice requested that staff review for the PRAC each quarter the. Programs
whish will be vt'fered for the upcoming program.along with an update of the
Recreation Program from the previous quarter with the intent being to track
diverse neods _alono oith diverse locations:
Recreation Pronyam Polic Community Education
Director Boms'presented an .reviewe t e staff report discussing recreation
program policy relative to after school hours programs and Community Education
Services Departments. Director Born stated that because of budget restrictions
and limitations being placed upon General Fund Budgets, the respective school
districts have to curtail programs for after hours extra curricu ar acti'viti`es.
Also, municipalit,es are, looked upon as the agency most appropriate to provide
continuation of these services.
Director Born stated: Lhat the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department is not
equipped, staffed or financed; to be able to offer a continuation of services
being deleted from the extra curricular activities offered by the respective school
districts.
Director Born recommended that:.
The Plymouth Park and Recreation Department work closely with the respective
school districts in program planning, development and implementation so as.
to avoid unnecessary duplication.
When feasible, school districts and the Plymouth Park and Recreation Department
cooperatively and jointly sponsor recreation programs.
o, When the school districts curtail extra curricular activities their respective
Community Education Services Departments continue to offer the activities
through the use. of Coirmunity Education levies and user fees
Motion by Commissioner Threinen, second by Commissioner Johnson to approve the
first recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Mullan, second; by Commissioner
Johnson to approve: staff's second recommendation. Motion carried. Motion
by Commissioner Threinen, second by Chariman Rice to amend the recommendation
stating "The Department and a_PRAC representative Mork closely with the respective
school districts in program planning, development and implementation so as to
avoid unnecessary duplication.,
PRAC requested.that staff's third recommendation be made as an agenda item to be
discussed at the December meeting and that Cave Davenport be asked to attend
this meeting to help with discussion relating to Community Education levies.
Standardization of Park Fixtures and Facilities
Director Born presented and reviewed a staff report recouty nding the adoption of
standardized specifications for selected fixtures and facilities which will
provide for uniformity and: economy of maintenance and repairs..
Motion by Commissioner Chesebrough, second by Commissioner Brass to endorse the
proposed standards. Motion carried.
Neighborhood Park Identification and Parks Plannin
Director Born 'presentee and reviewed ,e staff report discussing the Neighborhood
Park Identification and Parks Planning.
Motion by Commissioner Chesebrough, second by Commissioner Threinen to endorse the
Neighborhood Park Identification and Parks report with an amendment to staff
recommendation #4 that plans be administered with "reasonable uniformity
Motion carried.
Projection of Neighborhood.Park Sizes
Directoro rn presentee and
ree
v e3Mthe. staff report discussing the projections
and recommendations for Neighborhood Park Sizes.
Amendment by Chairman Rice, second by Commissioner Briss to amend staff`s recommend-
ation by recommending that"at. this time the PRAC believes that the following
on carrieo.
Motion by Commissioner Brass,, second by Commissioner Mullan to endorse staff's
recommendations as revised by PRAC. Motion carried.
harsh -We lands Dedication
erector Born prese6teT and reviewed the staff report which recommends:
1. The, policy be continued of not giving credit for dedication of marsh -
wetlands for public park purposes.
2. Future marsh -wetland Open Space Natural Areas be confined to Community
Parks
3. When Community Parks which have Marsh -Wetlands are developed, trails and
paths shoul.d be developed so as to allow for expanded user enjoyment
of the natural resources.
Amendment. by Chairman Rice, second by Commissioner Chesebrough to defer endorse-
ment of staff's second recomnenda;tion until further information can be presented
relating to ownership options should marsh -wetlands not be used by the. City for
park or ponding purposes. Amendment carried..
Motion by Chairman Rice, second by Commissioner Threinen to endorse staff's,
recommendations relating to park dedication and trail development. Motion carried,.
Downtown Plymouth Walkways
Director Born introduced and discussed the staff report recommending the
adoption of a Downtown Plymouth Walkway Plan so as to facilitate; the planning
process. Director Born responded questions related to goals and terminology.
Motion made by Commissioner Threinen to endorse staff's recommendation with the
term "walking" changed to "sidewalk". Seconded by Commissioner Brass.. Motion
carried.
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m..