HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes 11-10-1988Minutes of the Park end Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
November 10, 1988
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Present: Chair Edwards,, Corynissioners Reed, LaTour, Beach, Rosen and.Hanson;,
staff Blank, Patterson and Pederson; Councilman Sisk
Absent: Commissioner Anderson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Edwards called the; November meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers
2. APPROVAL,OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner LaTour and seconded by Commissioner
Reed to_ approve the minutes of the October meeting as presented.
Commissioner Beach pointed out that the portion of the minutes listing
members present and absent was missing from the October minutes. The
motion carried with all ayes.
3. vI,S 1OR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were 'resent nt this meeting.
b,. Staff. Mary Patterson distributed a summary report of the Wayzata.
summer recreation programs and explained the contract we have with
them, whereby they pay us an administrative tee 'Ni run their summer
swimming lesson program and staff their be.eh. hey then reimburse
vs for any costs we incur over and above L.,.r revenue taken in. for
these programs She announced that the Wayzata West pool will be
closed during the summer of 189, thus putting a much greater demand
on the lesson& offered at Wayzata East.
Mary also discussed the third quarter program budget report, and
indicated that. some programs receive revenues in November and
December of one year, but don't show expenses until January or
February of the next year. She stated that. the Plymouth recreation
department generates more revenue than any other recreation
department in the western suburbs except for Maple Grove.
She also mentioned to the commissioners that we have an informa
scholarship program, whereby we waive some or all of the fees
depending on the individual's circumstances.Mary personally
reviews each request. Applicants do not have to fill out any forms
listing their income, etc.
Mary announced that the park and recreation staff will be sending
out a survey to approximately 375 residents sometime in, December or
January. The survey asks general questions aboutparticipants`
experiences with our programs regarding the facilities, the.
instructors, the times and. days the programs are offered, the
location of the programs, the costs, etc. Other questions ask for
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input from the residents on ghat programs they think we need more
of, and for which age groups, etc.
The Park and Recreation Department, in cooperation with Wayzata
Co:rmunity Education and the Art Center, of Minnesota, is sponsoring a
performance by the Dudley Riggs' Theatre Cabaret on Saturday,
December 3, at Wayzata High School Mary stated that tickets are $3
in advance or $5 at the door. The performance is made possible by
funds provided by the Metropolitan. Council /Regional Arts Council
from an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature.
Mary stated that the "Walk Minnesota" State Walk might be held in
Plymouth in 1989, probably sometime in May.
There will be no Winter triathlon in 1989..Instead, a winter
festival is planned at Parkers Lake for February 11 with many
different activities being organized.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Park Name. Council approved; the name St.. Mary's Neighborhood Park.
b. Parkers Lake Rental Policy, Council approved the rental policy for
the Parkers Lake. Pavilion with one change. They increased the
damage deposit from $25 to $200.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Community Center Studer Update. A staff report from the City Manager
will be going to the Council on November 21.
b. Parkers Lake Update. Toilet partitions for the women's bathroom,
have finally arrived and are being installed. Commissioners would
like to hold one of their regular meetings at the pavilion sometime,
but Director Blank stated that regularly scheduled meetings probably
have to be held at the City Center, because that's where the public
would expect to find them if they wanted to attend. A special
meeting may be held at the pavilion at sometime.
C. St. Mary's Neighborhood Park Update. This project is finished.
PRAC indicated that they would like to send a letter to the
contractor, thanking him. Chair Edwards will be responsible for
this.
d. Plymouth Creek Park. The master plan is on hold at this time,
because staff is waiting for a report. from the Corps of Engineers.
Council authorized Bonestroo and Associates to do a feasibility
study and cost, estimate on additional parking at Plymouth Creek,
Park. This report should be ready by PRAC's December meeting. If
the proposed time -able is followed, the parking lot would be ready
for use by June 1, 1989.
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e, West Medicine Lake Drime Trail, Eric indicated that he, Jim Willis
and. Fred Moore have decided to recommend. alternative number two as
the best way to go for the. trail along Vilest Medicine Lake Drive. A
map showing the alignment of this plan will be sent to area
residents, along with an invitation to attend another meeting on
this subject,
6. NEW BUSINESS
a,. New Plats, Lundgren Bros. has purchased the plat south of Green
Oaks Park by Mooney Lake. Eric has informed them that the City
would like some of the, lakeshore for park purposes.
b. URdate of Master P ail Pis Time I ine /Procedures. Director
Blank stated that the Metropolitan Council requires updating of the
master plan by 1990. He feels that the. City will not need to hire
an outside consultant, because only minor changes are needed to
update the park plan..
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Beach indicated that she had attended the MRPA Annual
Conference session scheduled for board and commission members and was
somewhat disappointed in its content. She felt it did not cover what it
advertised.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Director Blank announced that we are considering submitting a grant for
the relocation of the log cabin from its current site on workhouse
property to a new location within the Parkers Lake Park. This grant is
possible through a program called "Celebrate Minnesota -•1990."
Director. Blank staEed that the cities, of Crystal and Shoreview passed
bond referendums during, the November 8 election to build community
centers.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.