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
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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,
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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
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consider. He suggested
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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
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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.
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Park and Recreation Dept.
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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%
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SUBJECT: STRIPING OF TRAIL
January 24, 1991
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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.
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Fred G. Moore, P.E.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 —
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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
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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.
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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)
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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)
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: February 8, 1991
TO: PRAC Icp
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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
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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
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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. If Hollydale Golf Course remains a golf course forever, will there be a
need for a full blown neighborhood park on the west side of it?
EB/np
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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