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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 02-14-1991Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission February 14, 1991, 7:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. 1991 rental policy and fee schedule b. Parkers Lake rink lights 5. Unfinished Business a. Special facilities - continue discussion b. Annual report - adopt . rW'Oojn. c. Playfield project update d. 6. New Business a. Comprehensive plan review public hearing - Schmidt Lake Road trail and neighborhood park jr ++— b. Review land acquisition needsp1u i' c. 1991 CIP projects - review for action d. Public safety building expansion - review possible effect on amphi- theatre e. Parkers Lake Pavilion rental policy and fee schedule f. Review park closing timest'li7eet, 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjournment Next regular PRAC meeting - March 14 Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting January 10, 1991 Page 1 Present: Chair Freels, Commissioners Anderson, Hanson, Beach, Rosen, Waage; staff Bisek, Blank, Busch, and Pederson 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freels called the January meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Rosen to approve the minutes of the November 1990 meeting as presented. The'motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this meeting. b. Staff. Employee of the month awards were given out by Mary Bisek to Gerry Rapson, a clerical assistant in the Park and Recreation office; Ann Rein, a lifeguard and children's program leader; and one by Rick Busch to Michelle Severson, a scorekeeper for our athletic programs. Mary stated that an all time high attendance was recorded for a warming house, at Parkers Lake on Sunday, January 6, when approximately 800 people used the facilities there. A Plymouth Speed Skating Club race was being held that afternoon at Parkers, which contributed to that figure. Mary discussed the Fire and Ice Festival coming up on February 2, and asked if the commissioners would again tend to the bonfire. A sign up sheet was made available to the commissioners with three, two-hour shifts indicated. Mary stated that some new attractions at this year's Festival include a kite show, -clowns, and a dog sled demonstration. A couple of new programs that Park and Recreation is involved in are a Youth Leadership Workshop cosponsored with Wayzata and Robbinsdale Community Education, Camp Fire and the Red Cross, and a Folk Arts grant. Mary explained to commissioners that the recreation section of Plymouth News will be changing formats again. It will go from a two column publication to three columns, with no front or back cover, separating it from the rest of the newsletter. It will still have a table of contents, however. Program descriptions will be condensed as much as possible to take up less space, and recreation information will be in six issues instead of four. January 1991 PRAC Minutes Page 2 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Council approved charging a $5 non-resident fee to youth participating in athletic associations who live in cities that do not provide athletic facilities. This was done during their budget study sessions as a way to hold down maintenance costs. Commissioners were surprised at this action by the Council, since PRAC had recently discussed the issue but had not made any recommendation to Council at this time. b. As part of approving the 1991 budget, Council chose to close the West Beach for the summer of 1991. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. 'Special facilities - continue discussion. This item was tabled until the next meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review plan for lighting Parkers Lake skating rinks. Director Blank stated that the Plymouth Speed Skating Club had appeared before the City Council requesting the installation of lighting on the rink for reasons of safety. Council referred it to PRAC to hold a public meeting, so that citizens living on the lake could be invited to comment. Steve Miller, a member of the Plymouth Speed Skating Club, spoke of the benefits that speed skating has offered his family. He stated that lighting the rink would provide for greater safety when night skating, which is when practices are held, and when most families can attend. He indicated that Tuesday and Thursday nights are for practice, and that the Club might start a speed skating clinic on Monday nights. Greg Oly, president of the Plymouth Speed Skating Club and a Plymouth police officer involved in the DARE program, stated that the club is the largest in the state, and he is confident it will become the largest in the nation. He indicated that the Parkers Lake speed skating rink is very well maintained, so that the ice conditions are excellent, however, cracks do develop in the ice with temperature changes, and these cracks are difficult to see at night. Speed skaters can attain speeds of 30 mph, and injuries can occur if skaters hit these cracks. Lights would help skaters see these cracks in time to skate around them. Members of the club range in age from 4 to 50, and membership continues to rise. Marsha Videen, 1151 Kingsview Lane, lives on the east side of Parkers Lake and is concerned about the lights shining into her living room. She stated she doesn't wish to look out her window at light bulbs. She asked about the cost to install the lighting and wondered if it would come from funds that are meant to fund some other project. Director Blank stated the estimate is $15,000 for two light poles, and that the money is coming from the park dedication fund and would not mean giving up some other project. He indicated that the intensity of January 1991 PRAC Minutes Page 3 the lights is about the same as a common street light, which is six or seven foot candles. He stated that the placement of the poles would be such that the lights would shine down on the rink, rather than out over the lake. Henry Willegalle, 1525 Juneau Lane, lives on the northeast side of the lake, and is an avid skater himself. He often uses the speed skating rink and is pleased at the possibility of having the rinks lighted. He feels that Parkers Lake is an ideal place to skate, with the pavilion serving as the warming house and feels that lights would be a welcome addition. He urged the park commission to recommend approval of the lighting and is confident that it will be done in such a way so it won't affect the residents living on the east side of the lake. Chair Freels closed the public meeting at 7:45 and then asked commissioners if they had any questions. Commissioner Hanson asked Greg Oly if two light poles would be enough to provide sufficient lighting. He responded that they would be placed in such a way that they cross over each other, so that both the pleasure skating rink and the speed skating rink would benefit from both poles. Commissioner Rosen questioned whether the speed skating rink could be placed somewhere else, perhaps in one of the playfields. Director Blank responded that no other warming house is large enough to accommodate the numbers of people that turn out for speed skating, and that the size of the rink is such that it would be difficult, but not impossible, to place it in one of the other parks. It does destroy the grass underneath, however, and if PRAC chose to move it to another park, it would not make sense to try and reseed that area every spring, which would be rather costly. When informed that people all over the nation would soon know about the Plymouth Speed Skating Club, Commissioner Rosen remarked that the good publicity for the City will be worth the $15,000 cost of installing the lights. Commissioner Rosen also commented that the minutes should reflect PRAC's belief that the approval of lighting would be to benefit all the skaters of Plymouth, not just the speed skating club. Commissioner Hansen stated that adequate funding should be allocated to ensure a good lighting job. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER ROSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANSON TO RECOMMEND THE INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT LIGHTING AT PARKERS LAKE FOR THE PLEASURE SKATING RINK AND THE SPEED SKATING RINK. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. Director Blank stated this item will be on the City Council's January 28 agenda. If passed by the Council, the lighting probably would be installed sometime in 1991, but would not be ready until next winter's skating season. Greg Oly asked if it was possible to install some sort of temporary lights for the remainder of this skating season. Director Blank said he would look into it. b. Review Pike Lake Regional Park Plan. Director Blank had sent out with their packets copies of the Pike Lake park plan to commissioners to review and make comments on. He stated the plan had not changed any since originally done in 1976. This was not an action item. None of the commissioners made any comments on the plan. January 1991 PRAC Minutes Page 4 C. 1991 Fee Schedule. Rick Busch reviewed the changes proposed for 1991 and pointed out that items being deleted were lined out and new items were underlined. He stated that in previous years, there have been two rental policies, one for the Zachary softball complex and one that covered all other parks. For purposes of simplicity and to relieve any confusion, the policies have been combined into one. Rates proposed for 1991 all increased with the exception of lights and the fee for the park attendant. When asked why those rates were not increasing, Rick responded that they were at an appropriate level now. Other changes include the new policy that facilities will not be available to non-resident groups, because of their high demand by resident groups, and the new $5 non-resident fee being charged to youth in athletic associations that live in cities not providing facilities. Commissioner Beach stated she heard that the Wayzata Traveling Soccer Club will be approaching PRAC requesting that the $5 non-resident fee be waived. They also assert that Plymouth is the only city to charge athletic associations field rental fees during tournaments. Director Blank stated he would have a staff member check with other cities to verify that. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER BEACH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WAAGE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE 1991 PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICY AND FEE SCHEDULE. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. d. Review draft of annual report. A draft copy of the 1990 PRAC annual report was made available to commissioners for their comments. Comments should be made by the February meeting so they can be included before the final copies are run, which will be distributed at the February meeting. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Chairman Freels commented on the need for a sidewalk along Plymouth Boulevard from Highway 55 to County Road 9. On more than one occasion he has almost collided with pedestrians and bikers using the roadway, and he feels the situation is very dangerous. He has written to the City Council about his concerns and has had no response from them. Director Blank commented that the downtown Plymouth sidewalk plan does call for sidewalk along Plymouth Boulevard and that normally it would be installed as the downtown area develops. Chairman Freels believes the sidewalks should be installed now, before a tragedy occurs. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHAIR FREELS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF CONTINUED SIDEWALK ALONG PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD TO COUNTY ROAD 9. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank stated that the new Kimberly Lane elementary school is requesting funding for the installation of a playground. If PRAC chooses to recommend funding, they would need to designate this school site as a neighborhood park for this area, in order to meet the requirements of the City's policy on funding school playgrounds. Staff will report further on this subject at the February meeting. January 1991 PRAC Minutes Page 5 Former commissioner, Barb Edwards, will be receiving her plaque from the City Council at their meeting on January 28. Commissioner Rosen then commented that this would be an appropriate date to recognize her on WCCO radio as a "Good Neighbor." Director Blank said that he had not been successful in talking to anyone at WCCO about their "Good Neighbor" program. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. 1991 PLYMOUTH PARK & RECREATION SURVEY TOURNAMENT FEES FOR YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS Question: Is your city charging a fee to youth athletic associations for using city playfields to run tournaments of any kind? If yes, how much are you charging? Responses• 1. Eaean Yes, they charge a fee of $50/field per day. An additional $25/field per hour is charged if lights are requested and a $50 cleaning fee is charged for use of the adjacent building. 2. Apple Vallev No, but a proposal is being worked on at the present time. 3. Anoka Yes, they charge a fee of $30/field per day for tournaments. 4. Burnsville No, fees are not charged at the present time except for preparation/maintenance work (e.g., chalk for baselines). 5. Blaine Yes, they charge a rate of $100/park (which includes multiple fields, e.g., Aquator) per day. 6. Brooklyn Center No, fees are not charged at the present time. 7. Coon Rapids Yes, they charge a fee of $250/park (for use of multiple fields) per day. 8. Fridlev Yes, they charge a fee of $600 per weekend for non-profit groups to have tournaments on city-playfields. 9. Golden Vallev No, the only fee they charge is for preparation/maintenance work. 10. Richfield Yes, they have the following structure for fee rates: 0-2 hours 2-5 hours 5-8 hours Softball fields 30 45 60 Baseball fields 45 60 90 Anything beyond 8 hours is charged a rate of $10/hour.) 11. New Brighton No, in relation to city athletic association league tournaments. However, they do charge a fee of $50/day to private groups within the city and $100/day to groups outside of the city. 12. New Hole No, fees are not charged at the present time. 13. Maplewood No, fees are not charge at the present time. 14. Shoreview Yes, they charge a rate of $10/team per tournament. They also charge a 100 damage deposit for use of the building adjacent to the ball fields, and $25 to get the key to the building. 15. Roseville No, fees are not charged at the present time. 16. St. Louis Park No, fees are not charged at the present time. Survey Response Total Yes - 7 No - 9 Survey conducted by: Dan O'Driscoll Student Intern, Plymouth Park & Recreation Dept. Special Council Meeting January 28, 1991 Page 33 for field attendants billed to the associations is proposed to remain the same because the City's cost is less that the current rate charged. He anticipates that electrical costs will decrease about $5,000 in 1991 as well. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-82 APPROVING 1991 PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four Director Blank recommended a proposed revision of the park dedication policy which would increase the residential fee from $825 to $860 per unit, and the commercial/industrial fee from $3,300 per acre to $3,500 per acre. The Policy requires the Council to review the fees annually. He noted that the Council voted to retain the 1989 fees in 1990. He suggested this increase based on the City Assessor's estimate of the average value of undeveloped land in the City. MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Councilmember Helliwell, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-83 APPRO:'ING SETTING PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR 1991. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes; Vasiliou nay. MOTION was made by Councilmember Ricker, seconded by Councilmember Vasi iou, toadoptSOLUTION NO. 91-84 APPROVING AR TECTURAL SERICES AGREEMENT FOR FIRE STATION NO. 2. x Motion carried on a roll MOTION was made by Counci seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION NO. 91-85 APPR THE CITY OF WAYZATA AS A MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION,/ four ayes. Vasiliou, e 1, to adopt HE DITION OF OF SOUTHWEST Motion carried on atoll call vote, four $yes. RESOLUTION 91-82 1991 PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES Item 8-X RESOLUTION 91-83 APPROVING PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR 1991 Item 8-Y RESOLUTION 91-84 APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FIRE STATION NO. 2 Item 8-Z RESOLUTION 91-85 SOUTHWEST MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION ADDITION Item *8 -AA Special Council Meeting January 28, 1991 Page 36 MOTION was mad by Councilmember Vasiliou, RESOLUTION 91-86 seconded by Cou cilmember Ricker, to adopt APPROVING PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 9 -86 APPROVING THESING OF CLOSE OUT REPORT PROJECTS AND T FER OF REMAINING ONSTRUCTION Item 9-D FUNDS TO CORRESPO ING DEBT SERVI FUNDS. Motion carried on a Assistant City Man on the CARE (Clean Program, and recom call V6te, four ayes. of the "Adopt a Highway Council has previously b e consider. He suggested Program with Homeowner ss into the overall progr a p( presented a report re Our Environment) t it be used in lieu ram" which the requested to the Spring Cleanup iations be integrated well. MOTION was made by C uncilme*er Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor B rgman, t direct staff to prepare a detailed eport out ning a proposed Clean and Restore ur Environment Program (CARE) and the Spring Cl anup Program for 1991. Motion carried, four ayes. Director Blank stated that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission held a public information meeting on January 10 with regard to lighting of the Parkers Lake skating rink. Two individuals attended the meeting. One resident expressed concern that the lighting system be designed in such a way that the lights and glare do not affect her property. A second resident spoke in favor of the lights. Director Blank stated that it is too late in the season to get the lighting installed for 1991. He recommended that staff be granted additional time to address the glare issue. Mayor Bergman stated that now a cost estimate and the public sentiment is known, the source of funding for the improvement should be considered. Councilmember Ricker stated that the speed skating program is related to the D.A.R.E. Program and he feels that a portion of the cost should be charged to that fund. CARE Day/ Spring Clean Up Program Item 9-E Lighting at Parkers Lake Skating Rink Item 9-F CSL MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: January 30, 1991, for Council Meeting of February 4 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: SIDEWALK ALONG PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD At the last Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting, Chairman Freels expressed his concern to the Commission about the lack of sidewalk along Plymouth Boulevard. The Commission passed the attached motion recommending that the Council consider the installation of sidewalk on Plymouth Boulevard between Highway 55 and County Road 9. I have attached for Council review a copy of the official downtown Plymouth sidewalk map. The City currently owns considerable frontage on Plymouth Boulevard that doesn't have sidewalk in place. It would be my recommendation that the City Council direct the public safety building architects to incorporate the necessary sidewalks on public grounds when they are completing the site planning for this planned expansion. This is consistent with what the City would require of a private developer in downtown Plymouth. 06, 6Av v' \- Eric J. Blank, Director Park and Recreation Dept. EJB/np attachment January 1991 PRAC Minutes Page 4 c. 1991 Fee SchedulVhavebeen k Busch reviewed the changes oposed for 1991 and pointed out ems being deleted were line out and new items were underlined. tated that in previous y rs, there have been two rental policiee for the Zachary softba complex and one that covered all others. For purposes of simplicity and to relieve any confusion, tlicies have been c mbined into one. Rates proposed for 1991increased with the exception of lights and the fee for the parkdant. When as ed why those rates were not increasing, Rick rd that they re at an appropriate level now. Other changes int e new pol"cy that facilities will not be available to nonent groups because of their high demand by resident groups, he ew $ non-resident fee being charged to youth in athletiociat'o that live in cities not providing facilities. Commissioner Beach stated he eard that the Wayzata Traveling Soccer Club will be approachin PRAC r questing that the $5 non-resident fee be waived. They also ssert tha Plymouth is the only city to charge athletic associations field yenta fees during tournaments. Director Blank stated he wou d have a staf member check with other cities to verify that. A MOTION WAS M E BY COMMISSIONER B ACH AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WAAGE RECOMME ING APPROVAL OF THE 991 PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICY AND FEE SCHE LE. THE MOTION CARRIED ITH ALL AYES. d. Review gtt of annual report. A draft py of the 1990 PRAC annual report was made available to commis% a3y ners for their comments. Comments should be made by the Februmeeting so they can be included before the final ce runhich will be distributed at the February meeting. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Chairman Freels commented on the need for a sidewalk along Plymouth Boulevard from Highway 55 to County Road 9. On more than one occasion he has almost collided with pedestrians and bikers using the roadway, and he feels the situation is very dangerous. He has written to the City Council about his concerns and has had no response from them. Director Blank commented that the downtown Plymouth sidewalk plan does call for sidewalk along Plymouth Boulevard and that normally it would be installed as the downtown area develops. Chairman Freels believes the sidewalks should be installed now, before a tragedy occurs. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CHAIR FREELS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF CONTINUED SIDEWALK ALONG PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD TO COUNTY ROAD 9. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank stated that the new Kimberly Lane elementary school is requesting funding for the installation of a playground. If PRAC chooses to recommend funding, they would need to designate this school site as a neighborhood park for this area, in order to meet the requirements of the City's policy on funding school playgrounds. Staff will report further on this subject at the February meeting. wwm 1 xbposa b WA,KwAliS, P p' MIMfcSw DIYNDUTw C V1C DOIT Osc1CC E Y, kA 1 , MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: February 8, 1991 TO: PRAC FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD TRAIL The City Council at their January 28 meeting referred the subject of a trail on Schmidt Lake Road to PRAC for review and comment. The enclosed memo dated January 24, from Fred Moore to the City Manager, further outlines this issue. I have also attached for your review a copy of the minutes from the City Council meeting and the traffic counts on the road system throughout Plymouth at full development. The questions that I believe need to be addressed by the Commission are: 1. Should there be a trail on Schmidt Lake Road? 2. Should the trail be a Class I or Class II trail? 3. Should the proposed trail along the railroad tracks be modified or eliminated? Based on our review of the thoroughfare guide plan and the City's trail system plan, Schmidt Lake Road is one of the few major arterials throughout the community that is not proposed to have a trail. Numerous residents at recent Council meetings and town meetings have requested the City consider such a trail. Schmidt Lake Road is proposed at ultimate build out to carry between 21,000 and 32,000 cars daily between I-494 and 169. West of 494 it will carry between 10,000 and 14,000 autos daily. This will make it one of the busiest roads in the entire City. It is for this reason I believe it is appropriate for the City to consider amending the comprehensive plan to add a Class I trail along Schmidt Lake Road from Vicksburg Lane to Highway 169. I do not believe it will be necessary to retain the parallel trail running along the railroad tracks if this change is approved. Therefore, I would recommend that the trail segments shown in blue along the railroad tracks be deleted from the plan. The trail along Schmidt Lake Road will be much cheaper to develop. At the Commission meeting I will have available large scale maps showing our existing trail system already constructed and the currently approved trail system at ultimate build out. A public hearing notice on this item has been published in the official newspaper requesting citizen input on this subject. It is not necessary for the Commission to take any action at this meeting unless you desire to do so. EB/np CITY OF YY SOALE OF MILES PLYMOUTH- S' sna; Yr g'e Yre" s;tl a•aeess°pgAE v•gg3s"; 'g;;z83i xoEY$ N"sca. 1zF i S es r..rifa 3's e. _.:r- "•a it,`s-r. c3 Ett .:"SKz.'kea[a6; ei`s"e''a:.: res £ia US pil!"1111H Mill I HIM I M Mill Mill llill III IM III 11191F "H §111 Iplig HIM 0 Xa ry ro ...... e awns r Hero gY y y N'..5. M1r ••• 1 1m. C A6oc w.x 23- o n MIOeC•N! asr I I rix yJ eFx If 25 STREET MAP r".rryB W hq) on l e boa 7nT pi,-'nMc,c''_ r)Frn- ( arn. MEMO F -V ) CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: January 24, 1991 For City Council Meeting of January 28, 1991 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: STRIPING OF TRAIL SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD BETWEEN ZACHARY LANE AND NATHAN LANE ACTION REQUESTED: Refer the existing City Comprehensive Trail Plan to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (P.R.A.C.) to make a recommendation on the need for a trail along Schmidt Lake Road between Nathan Lane and Pineview Lane. The Commission should also review the need for a trail along future Schmidt Lake Road as it extends westerly from Pineview Lane across I-494 to Peony Lane. As part of this evaluation, the Commission should review the need for the proposed trail along the Soo Line Railroad right-of-way. BACKGROUND: At one of the Council meetings in December, property owners abutting Schmidt Lake Road in the Wild Wings Addition raised the question of why a trail was not striped on either side of the newly constructed portion of Schmidt Lake Road between Zachary Lane and Saratoga Lane. This roadway has been striped for a four lane road in accordance with the construction plans and the City's Adopted Thoroughfare Guide Plan. I was directed by the City Council to obtain the cost for changing the striping on the roadway. In order to make a determination in this matter, it is my opinion that it is necessary to review the City's Comprehensive Thoroughfare Guide Plan and also the Comprehensive Trail System Plan. Both plans were reviewed, revised, and adopted by the City Council in 1990. Attached is a map of the trail plan for the area between County Road 9, Highway 169, Soo Line Railroad, and Pineview Lane. On this map, I have indicated the existing trails which have been constructed and proposed trails which will be constructed in the future. Within this area, the majority of the trails are in place. The City began building a system of trails in the 1970's and has continued to add more trails each year. The purpose of the trails is primarily intended for pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, and cross country skiers. The Trail Plan was designed to connect major points of interest such as neighborhood parks, community playfields, city parks, special use parks, regional parks, and school facilities. H SUBJECT: STRIPING OF TRAIL January 24, 1991 Page Two The trail plan consists of three classes of trails. They are as follows: Class 1 Trail: A separate trail constructed off the surface of any traveled roadway or within a separate trail corridor. Class 2 Trail: A striped shoulder along a traveled roadway at a width of six feet. Class 3 Trail: A trail along a residential street with no striping is marked with signs designating the trail route. Within this area of the city, the major east/west trail is designated along the Soo Line Railroad. The portion of the trail between Pineview Lane and Larch Lane has been constructed. Also, that portion of the trail between Zachary Lane easterly to the industrial area along Nathan Lane has been constructed and is in place. There is no proposed trail along Schmidt Lake Road except between Pineview Lane and 50th Avenue to provide access into the neighborhood park at the north end of Schmidt Lake. The designated trail along the Soo Line Railroad serves the function of the east/west trail throughout this area. In 1977, the City completed the construction of Schmidt Lake Road between Zachary Lane and Larch Lane. Schmidt Lake Road was constructed between Larch Lane and Pineview Lane in 1982. The last remaining portion of Schmidt Lake Road in this area easterly of Zachary Lane was constructed and opened to traffic in 1990. Since Schmidt Lake Road, previous to 1991, was not connected to Highway 169, the traffic volumes on that portion between Pineview Lane and Zachary Lane were relatively low. The actual traffic counts varied from 1,560 vehicles per day between Pineview Lane and Larch Lane to 2,900 vehicles per day between Larch Lane and Zachary Lane. These counts were made in the summer of 1989. Since the traffic volumes were low on Schmidt Lake Road, in 1982 a temporary bikeway was striped on either side of the roadway surface to designate a bike lane between Pineview Lane and Zachary Lane. Previous to striping the bike lane, there was only a centerline marking on the street and it was not divided into four lanes. The bike lane was also striped on the street since the trail, in accordance with the adopted plan, had not been constructed along the railroad tracks between Pineview Lane and Zachary Lane. At some future date as traffic volumes increased, it was anticipated that the bike lane would be removed and the street restriped as a four lane roadway. Schmidt Lake Road between Zachary Lane and Highway 169 was completed and opened to through traffic in November of 1990. Because of weather conditions, it is difficult to make daily traffic counts using tubes installed across the roadway during the winter months. A traffic count was made on January 8 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to establish the peak hour. SUBJECT: STRIPING OF TRAIL January 24, 1991 Page Three The peak hour was determined to be between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Based upon factors established for the metropolitan area, this peak hour traffic count can then be adjusted for seasonal variations, the month of the year, and to project it for an average daily traffic. Based upon these calculations, the current average daily traffic on Schmidt Lake Road between Zachary Lane and Nathan Lane is 4,300 vehicles per day. Based upon the current traffic volume and as motorists living within the area become more familiar with the new road, we anticipate that the traffic volume will increase. Also, this summer the County expects to begin upgrading County Road 10 to a four lane facility. This construction will require two years to complete. Because of this road construction,. some of the traffic within the area currently using County Road 10 will divert to Schmidt Lake Road in order to avoid of the construction area. Because of these factors, we project the need of four traveled lanes on this portion of Schmidt Lake Road to be within two years. Because of this, I do not recommend striping a bike path on the roadway surface. With higher traffic volumes, traffic will likely use the striped bike lane as a travel lane, especially to pass a vehicles making left turns at one of the street intersections. This would cause very unsafe conditions for pedestrians using the bike lane. As directed by the Council, attached is. a quotation to remove the existing four lane striping on the roadway and stripe a bike lane on either side. This is the firm which submitted the low quotation for our street striping last year. The quoted cost to do this work is $3,400. Since warmer weather is needed, this work cannot be done before spring. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: It is Eric Blank's and my recommendation that before a decision is made to add any additional bike lanes on the surface of Schmidt Lake Road that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission review the Adopted Trail Plan. Specifically, they should be reviewing whether the trail within this area should be along Schmidt Lake Road, along the Soo Line Railroad, or both trails should be established. If it is determined that there should be a trail along Schmidt Lake Road, then it is my recommendation that this be a Class 1 trail and constructed separate from the traveled roadway surface. A11 r4 Fred G. Moore, P.E. FGM:kh attachments: Map Quotation IM AAA Striping Service Co. 8990 Zachary Lane N., Box 223, Maple Grove, MN. 55369 (612) 424-2259 December 18, 1990 Mr. James Kolstad City of Plymouth Department of Public Works 14900 - 23rd Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Schmidt Lake Road AAA Striping Service Company agrees to do in a workmanlike manner the work specified as per conversation. All materials and application to conform to Mn/DOT specifications. All materials, tools, equipment and labor to be furnished by AAA Striping Service. Work to be completed as soon as possible, weather and other conditions beyond contractors control permitting. Contract price would be as follows: Removal of Pavement Markings $1,850.00 Striping - 4" Solid White Paint 1,550.00 2"100.00 Thank you very much for the opportunity to quote this project. Sincerely, Scott M. Ruegemer Estimator SMR/ers PAVEMENT MARKINGS LINE REMOVAL TRAFrIC SIGNS Special Council Meeting January 28, 1991 Page 32 MOTION was made by C seconded by Councilm RESOLUTION NO. 91-81 THE PERIOD ENDING DE mbe Vasiliou, 1 well, to adopt G DISBURSEMENTS FOR 1, 1990. Councilmember Vasiliou t ted she has a number of questions which she i sub fitting to the Finance Director for respon Motion carried on a roll call ote, four ayes. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Ricker, to direct the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission to make a recommendation on the need for a trail along Schmidt Lake Road between Nathan Lane and Pineview Lane; the need for a trail along future Schmidt Lake Road as it extends westerly from Pineview Lane across I-494 to Peony Lane; and the need for the proposed trail along the Soo Line Railroad right-of-way. Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes. Finance Director Hahn presented survey results of cemetery lot pXices in other communities. He recommended the. uncil adopt an ordinance amendment which'wo d incre;e fees for the remaining 21 lots. RESOLUTION 91-81 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDING 12-31-90 Item *8-U Striping of Trail Schmidt Lake Road Item 8-V MOTION was made by Counc member Vasiliou, ORDINANCE 91-6 seconded by Councilme r liwell, to adopt AMENDING PRICES ORDINANCE NO. 91-6 RE TING T ICIPAL CEMETERY FOR CEMETERY LOTS PRICES FOR SALE OF L S; AMEND I PLYMOUTH CITY Item 8-X CODE, SUBSECTION 14 0.03. Motion carried on a ralI call vote four a es. Park and Recreation Director Blank presented a 1991 Facility proposed 1991 Facility Rental Policies and Fee Rental Policies Schedule. and Fee Schedule Item 8-X Councilmember Vasiliou asked why staff is not proposing that the fees be at least slightly increased. Director Blank stated that fee increases are proposed for all field rentals. The hourly rate OLOCATION OF FUTURE INTERCHANGE J 9/-+ P f- BASED BASED ON PROPOSED LAND USE GUIDE PLAN WHICH ASSUMES S FULL DEVELOPMENT INSIDE THE METROPOLITAN URBAN SERVICE AREA) SCALE OF MILES M A. 1 SRF FUTURE DAILY TRAFFIC FORECASTS 12CITYµON THE PROPOSED ROADWAY SYSTEM` Plymouth Park and Recreation Contact: Eric Blank 550-5131 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF PLYMOUTH Notice is hereby given by the City of Plymouth that the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission will be conducting a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan for the City of Plymouth. The public hearing will commence at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 14, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, Minnesota. Review of a possible trail along Schmidt Lake Road is one subject the Commission will discuss. A second item to be reviewed is the future location of a neighborhood park to be located west/southwest of Hollydale golf course. The purpose of the meeting is to allow citizens to express their opinion with regard to any recommended changes to the City's comprehensive park and/or trail system plans. For -further information about this hearing, contact the Director of Parks and Recreation at 550- 5131. 30- CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: February 8, 1991 TO: FRAC FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: REVIEW OF LAND ACQUISITION PRIORITIES I believe that there are three key parcels of land that are high priority acquisition sites for the continued growth of the park system. I think it is important for the Commission to discuss each of these parcels and to pass your recommendation on to the City Council for further review. 1. The Forster property lying immediately west of the Zachary Playfield is the key parcel of land needed located in the eastern half of the City between 494 and 169. This parcel is critical to acquire so that we have some reserve property east of the freeway that can be put to use for future needs as they become more apparent in the years ahead. We have received a letter from Tom Forster indicating that his property is for sale. The site is approximately 14.4 acres in size which would be reduced somewhat by the connection of 44th Avenue to Deerwood Lane. This property has four major advantages to the park system: a. It's adjacent to the Zachary Playfield. b. It is of significant size, and a number of opportunities would be available for its use. C. It's geographically centered in the most heavily populated areas east of the freeway. d. It has good access from County Road 9 and Zachary Lane. I would suggest that the Park Commission pass a motion recommending that the City Council authorize staff to begin negotiations with the Forsters for the acquisition of their property. This would also entail the City trading the park land we own south of County Road 9 to the Forsters as part of this transaction. An appraisal of this property has been completed. 2. The second parcel is identified as the future playfield site at the corner of Old County Road 9 and Dunkirk Lane. It is evident from the planning that Dist. 284 is doing, that this is their primary site for the future location of a junior high or possibly even a high school. I continue to strongly believe that a separately owned, but jointly planned and developed, park/school project would be in the best interests of our community. The new sewer line will be going through this property in 1991 in order to reach the new Kimberly Lane Elementary school. Thus, I believe the timing is critical to begin nogotiating with US Homes for the acquisition of this site. Therefore, I suggest that the Commission make a motion urging the City Council to direct staff to begin negotiations for the possible acquisition of property at the corner of Dunkirk Lane and County Road 9, and further, that we coordinate and work closely with School District 284 as their plans develop for the future siting of school facilities. 3. The third area where acquisition may be necessary is the neighborhood park land north of County Road 9 located between Fernbrook Lane and the freeway. Some development interests have started to show up in this area. Because I do not believe that park dedication itself will be able to acquire the necessary land, we need to be ready to buy the additional remaining property in order to consolidate the best pieces of property, thus retaining and saving the greatest amount of trees. No action is necessary on this site at this time, however, we should watch this area very closely. EB/np 11510 County Road 9, Plymouth, MN 55441 612)559-5775 Rockford Road Properties Thomas Forster 11510 Co.Rd.9, Plymouth 5544.1 Eric Blank,Director of Parks & Recreation City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, Mn.55441 Dear Mr. Blank; We wish to inform you that the property of Rockford Rd. Properties i.e. Forster's; north of New County Road 9, adjacent to Zachary Park, is now UP for sale. Please contact Tom Forster. TF/br Sincerely, h r Thomas Forster REFERRAL To- CI1T WAAMR an "O"Last —, PU1KX woft= --. RMAMM MEMI PL -- MING D1REM — PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR — ADMINISMTM ASi4 W PARK COMIAISSIDN CITY ATTORIfEY l"a TIM - 9-90 f 4 F. f f 0 2. 22 PLVNDUYH-40 j D4 HENNEPIN COUNTY. MINNES( STORM SEWER DISTRICT BOUNDARY BUREAU OF PUBLIC SERVICE AfP1.11 — — - — - — SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARY DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY I 1 11 ". I ARM ................... WATERSHED DISTRICT BOUNDARY AND PUBLIC RECORDS 11 1 n• 1 s• I -I rl ................... INCREMENT BOUNDARY SURVEY DTViSION 71 0 1 07 ? 07 07 07 1 City Map n 1 u'a ^ v, Nw- 1 L1 It 19 r64 f to, i ur 1 iw I • N I,M M f IN A19 r 0,0 i MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: February 8, 1991 TO: PRAC FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: 1991 CIP PROJECTS The City Council has not officially adopted the 1991-95 capital improvement projects program. In order for staff to address each of these projects in a timely fashion, I believe it is necessary for PRAC to reaffirm your position with regard to each of the proposed 1991 projects. Your recommendations will be forwarded on to the City Council so that public meetings and work can begin on those projects that the Council wishes to proceed with during this calendar year. The northeast neighborhood park site, which is scheduled for 1991, will not be able to proceed. To date we have not received the dedication of the necessary land for this park, making it impossible to begin a project at this time. Unless the Commission has another high priority neighborhood park in mind, I would suggest that perhaps we not consider a neighborhood park for construction during the calendar year 1991. I believe there are five or six options for construction of minor trail links during 1991. Because of the difficulty in showing these on a small scale map, I will have them on a full size map for your review during the meeting. Whichever trails you would like to proceed with, I would suggest that we recommend that the city's consulting firm Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch prepare a feasibility report and cost estimates for each of those trail segments, so that we can better understand the cost implications of each. Also on the agenda Thursday night will be discussion of the acquisition of property lying immediately west of the Zachary Playfield. This land has the potential for adding additional parking. Because we had a better year in 1990 than in 1989 handling our parking problem at the Zachary Playfield, it would be my recommendation at this time, that we delay the expansion of the Zachary Playfield parking lot at least one year. This gives us the time necessary to further analyze the future expansion of lands for this site. Additional parking at Timber Shores Park was added to the 1991 CIP by the Commission. In further reviewing this matter with Fred Moore, the City Engineer, he believes it may be more cost effective to design a pullover parking system along Zachary Lane, similar to the Minneapolis Park Board system. Potentially there would be great cost savings over building an off-road parking facility. If the Commission wishes to proceed with this, I recommend that we have one of the City's consulting engineers prepare a feasibility report, outlining both options for construction of parking, so that again, we have all the facts to make a recommendation. EB/np 1990 - 1994 1Jr.ff 1991- 19gs CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PARKS MAP PROGRAM NO. prcpv YEAR DESCRIPTION 1 1J9A0' Swan Lake Neighborhood Park Acquisition/Development 2 Jjp o Bass Lake Playfield/Neighborhood Park 3 14<0 Ridgemount Playfield 4 Trail - 46th Avenue from Zachary to Nathan Lane 5rQ 11C II Trail - West Medicine Lake from 18th Ave. to RR 6 11991 Northeast Neighborhood Park Acquisition/Development _n0 7 1991 Plymouth Creek Park Tennis Courts (4) le-. 8 1991 Shiloh Neighborhood Park Playground ( S r 1991 Trail- Cz l JCY(71?t't)rrI Zaa, 6q 19gI a7 ZaC>v-Y P K-P«•s.1 EXP..1:0w 1991 iC_ i,t .e.. Pi. v$•12 1•.;.t: / Rtol.tt Or:y 1+ F ie.d.. .J Fe.. lt.i ..i P 9 1996 1992 7 Vicksburg d 22nd Avenue Neighborhood Park 10 1992 County Road 9 6 Fernbrook Neighborhood Park 11 1991 1992 Parkers Lake Playfield 12 Otic• 1992 Phase II Playfield - Bass Lake 13 1992 West Medicine Lake Park Phase I 14 1992 71 Timber Shores Parking Lot — Q1 15 1992 Trail - Zachary Lane from Old 9 to Co. Rd. 10 16 1993 Mud Lake Neighborhood Park 17 otlttt 1993 Phase II Playfield - Parkers Lake 18 1993 West Medicine Lake Park Phase II 19 19 91 1993 Gleanloch Playground Replacement 1993 Trail 1993 PI>Yi1t4 Stitlte. 4.:Id:., 20 r 1994 County Road 101 6 24 - Neighborhood Park 21 Dtit•c 1994 Parkers Lake Group Picnic Grounds 1994 Trail 199y plV.c 4\ CetK Ps.K P..d Drtd,i.J 1991 PIayF;tld Lsnd Acq;j;t;en 1r19S re•,IS MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: February 11, 1991 TO: PRAC FROM: Dan O'Driscoll through Mary Bisek SUBJECT: PARKERS LAKE PAVILION USAGE IN 1990 The following data sheet has the monthly totals from Parkers Lake Pavilion. These totals begin with January 1990 and run through December 1990. The report allows you to look at the two major uses of Parkers Lake Pavilion, programming and rentals, separately. The monthly totals are added together to give totals for the year. An approximate 4% increase in rental fees has been recommended for all groups for 1991. (This does include an increase for school district groups). There was a reduction in complaints during 1990 that the fees are too high as compared to 1989. It should also be noted that some groups have inquired on the possibility of serving wine and beer at their functions. DO/np attachment PARKERS LAKE PAVILION DATA a) 2/1-2/3 (b) Memorial weekend, 6/7-8/12 (c) 12/27-12/31 WH=Warming House Attendance WC=Water Carnival F&I=Fire & Ice Festival Program Program Rental Rental Rental Rental Month Attendance Hours Uses Attendance Hours Income 1990 January (WH) 3,559 155.00 0 0 0 0 others) 360 37.50 February (WH) a) 47 a) 10.00 2 110 6.0 110.00 F&I) 3,750 others) 532 46.00 March 512 51.25 2 85 7.5 99.50 April 245 45.00 2 137 6.0 85.00 May 382 40.75 4 195 10.0 106.00 June 115 23.00 7 260 20.5 337.00 July 274 49.25 1 45 4.5 72.00 August 107 19.50 2 110 8.5 135.50 beach) (b) 19,260 541.25 WC) 700 September 430 43.75 2 65 5.0 59.0 October 538 74.00 3 100 8.0 136.00 November 480 70.50 1 20 2.5 65.00 December (WH) c) 102 c) 27.00 0 0 0.0 0.00 others) 340 34.25 1990 Totals 31,733 1,268.00 26 1,127 78.50 1,205.00 1990 Overall Attendance: 32,860 1990 Overall Hours: 1,346.50 a) 2/1-2/3 (b) Memorial weekend, 6/7-8/12 (c) 12/27-12/31 WH=Warming House Attendance WC=Water Carnival F&I=Fire & Ice Festival Plymouth Park and Recreation Ph. 550-5130 PARKERS LAKE PAVILION MULTI-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 of 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. A reservation will not be confirmed until fees are paid. The multi-purpose room is rated for an occupancy of 68 and is available seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. (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, unless City Council approval is granted. The Parkers Lake Pavilion is a smoke-free building. Fees for Use 1. Plymouth School Districts 281 and 284 will be charged a park attendant fee of $-7— $7.25 per hour. All other Plymouth non-profit groups will be charged a rental fee of $+6-1-16.50 per hour, which includes a building attendant. 2. All other groups will be charged a rental fee of -if 27 per hour including a building attendant) and will be required to make a $200 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 (at your groups' normal rental rate). Special set-up includes things such as putting up and taking down tables and chairs, etc. 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. 2. Beer and intoxicating beverages are not permitted in the multi-purpose room, in the parking lot or surrounding park areas. 3. Disorderly conduct of any kind is prohibited. 4. The signer of the application shall assume full responsibility for any unlawful act committed. Pavilion Rental Policy Page 2 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. 7. All decorations, including streamers, signs and banners must receive prior approval. 8. General clean-up of the facility is required. 9. Violations may result in the Park and Recreation Department denying future permits for the use of the facility. I CITY OF PLYMOUTH PARKERS LAKE PAVILION MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM USAGE APPLICATION Organization Name of Applic Address City State Zip Phone: Home Date(s) of Use Hour(s) of Use Room preparation time Work g., 15 min. to 1 hour) Approx. number attending Will you need tables & chairs set up Purpose of Us I understand that a part or all of the deposit fee will he 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. Date OFFICE USE ONL Payment received Receipt # Amount date) t t tt t t**r r t*,t v>+•at>ti t t*>ti>tint*t ttc*t*>e t>ti*at>ti****t r t r t t t t t t x t tat>; v; x*at t t t t CONFIRMATION FOR USE OF PARKERS LAKE PAVILION Your group's use of the Parkers Lake Pavilion has been approved for date) by time) (Park and Recreation Staff Member) Estimated Actual office use only) School Dist. 281 & 284 1-7- 7.25 per hour for attendant 2 hour minimum Non-profit Plym. groups 176 $16.50/hour-2 hr minimum includes attendant All other groups 1i6 27/hour-2 hr minimum plus 200 damage deposit, includes attendant Fees must be turned in with application) TOTAL I understand that a part or all of the deposit fee will he 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. Date OFFICE USE ONL Payment received Receipt # Amount date) t t tt t t**r r t*,t v>+•at>ti t t*>ti>tint*t ttc*t*>e t>ti*at>ti****t r t r t t t t t t x t tat>; v; x*at t t t t CONFIRMATION FOR USE OF PARKERS LAKE PAVILION Your group's use of the Parkers Lake Pavilion has been approved for date) by time) (Park and Recreation Staff Member) MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: February 8, 1991 TO: PRAC Icp N , FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation l SUBJECT: CLOSING TIMES OF PARKS AND BEACHES The attached memo to the City Manager outlines our official ordinances dealing with the closing of parks. I would recommend the Commission adopt a motion endorsing the closing times as outlined in this memo. EB/np attachment MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: January 31, 1991 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: CLOSING TIMES OF PARKS AND BEACHES 1. ACTION REQUESTED: The attached resolution shall establish the official closing times of City park facilities. 2. BACKGROUND: City code 805.07, closing of parks and beaches, states that no person shall be in, remain in, or leave, or park any vehicle in any park, parkway, beach or adjacent waters or drive, during such hours as the Council may by resolution from time to time determine." Last year the Chief of Police by resolution had the City Council determine the closing time of Parkers Lake Park at 11 p.m. Based upon our further review of this ordinance, we believe it would be helpful at this time for the City Council to by resolution officially determine the closing times of all our park facilities. The following recommended closing times are in keeping with our current signage at all parks. 1. East and West beach, 9 p.m. 2. All neighborhood parks, 10 p.m. 3. All community athletic playfields, 10:30 p.m. 4. Parkers Lake City Park, 11 p.m. 3. R[MMMENIDATIONS AND OONCLUSIONS: It is my recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the official closing of park facilities as outlined above. Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EJB/np Attachments 11 1 1 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: February 8, 1991 TO: PRAC FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: DIST. 284 REQUEST FOR FUNDING OF KIMBERLY LANE ELEM. PLAYGROUND In last month's packet, you received a copy of a letter from Doug O'Brien, Principal of the new Kimberly Lane Elementary School. Mr. O'Brien was requesting funding for the new playground at this site. I have discussed this subject with Mr. O'Brien on the phone and reviewed with him the city's policy for funding playgrounds at elementary schools. The first criteria that must be met is the school must be designated as a neighborhood park in our comprehensive plan. On the attached graphic, prepared by Brauer and Associates, for the updating of the comprehensive plan you worked on last year, we have shown the new neighborhood park sites in the Elm Creek driving community. The black dot referenced as //1 is located in the southwest corner of Hollydale Golf Course. Kimberly Lane School has, since that time, been sited across Old County Road 9, approximately one block west. The issues that need addressing are: 1. Will Kimberly Lane school work as a substitute for the proposed neighborhood park #1? 2. Will County Road 9 be a deterrant to people getting to and from the playground? 3. How important is the potential cost savings of $150,000 to $200,000 for the acquisition and development of a full neighborhood park vs. funding simply the playground? 4. 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EPMITIPY 6EYEP 1Np YETEPYPIN PLPM PNEIJYINMY SM MOACT W. 60436-009 SHEET 2 6 3 January 17, 1991 CITY OF PUMOUTR WCCO Radio Good Neighbor Award Program Attn: Sue Frase 625 2nd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dear Ms. Frase: On Monday evening, January 28, the Plymouth City Council will present a plaque to Barbara Edwards, who has recently retired after serving 22 years and 10 months consecutively on the Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Barb was first appointed to the Park Commission in January 1968. She has helped guide the City from a park system of two neighborhood parks, consisting of less than 10 acres, to a system of 31 parks with over 800 acres. She has served in many capacities on the Commission, including a four year term as its Chairperson. Barbara's attendance during that 22 years has been better than 95%, and most years attending 100% of all meetings. Barbara has been a staunch supporter, leading the cause for the acquisition of many key parcels of park land throughout the community, and an advocate for a strong recreation program meeting the needs of many segments of our community. It is for these reasons, that we highly recommend WCCO Radio recognize Barb Edwards as a "Good Neighbor" on Monday, January 28. Thank you for your kind consideration. If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 550-5131. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank Director of Parks 6 Recreation EB/np cc: James G. Willis, City Manager C,PRAC Paul Steigerwald 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (6121 559-2800