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Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 08-13-1992
Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission August 13, 1992, 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. Land acquisition - 494 & Co. Rd. 9 b. Approved trail on West Medicine Lake Drive 5. Unfinished Business a. Volunteer program - Hennepin Parks Volunteer Coordinator Deb Vossler b. Review sidewalk and trail plan - Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch C. Park development projects update d. 1993-97 CIP - adoption program e. Focus groups and surveys - continue discussion f. Amendment to park plan - playfield site selection g. Name 10th Avenue park h. Ice rink locations - subcommittee report 6. New Business a. Fall park tour b. C. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjournment Next regular PRAC meeting - September 10 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: July 30, 1992 T0: PRAC FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: AUGUST 13 AGENDA 1. Included in your packet is a job description for a volunteer coordinator. I have also lined up Deb Vossler, the volunteer coordinator from Henn. parks, to attend the meeting to discuss with you her thoughts on a volunteer coordinator position. 2. A representative from Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch will be in asttendance at the meeting to give you a brief overview of the trail/sidewalk plan, an explanation of the additions they are proposing to the plan, and answer any questions you may have with regard to the plan. I have asked them to specifically address the Ridgemount Avenue trail issue and whether or not they feel an off road trail is needed at this time. The City engineering department has indicated to me that they are not planning any type of road improvements on Ridgemount Avenue in 1993. After reviewing our road reconstruction program with the City's consultants, there are other roads that have higher priority needs than Ridgemount. The City Council will be addressing this issue at their Augut 3 meeting, so we should have some idea of the outcome prior to the Park Commission meeting. 3. Tenth Avenue Park Name.- The residents of Willow Wood have submitted the following name suggestions: Shorewood Park South-Shore Park Willow Park Shorewood Forest Park Plymouth Village Park Gateway Park Jeremiah Rogholt Park boy who was killed by a years ago). this is the name of a young dog in this neighborhood a few Last month, I gave you two other names that we received, and they were: Robbie Crowe Park Britta Park Ij-a&mont, GhLde, 4. Ice rink locations. Commissioners Mark Wahl and Don Anderson met with Superintendent of Parks Mark Peterson and me to review options for the 1992-93 skating season. On the attached maps, we have outlined the current skating rink locations, and future locations for this year as recommended by staff and the subcommittee. The net affect of our recommendation is that we would be adding four rinks, closing two others, and more clearly defining the scope of maintenance that will take place on all our rink surfaces. EB/np Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting July 9, 1992 Page 27 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Burk, Gutzke, Johnson, Waage, Wahl, staff Bisek, Blank, Sankey, Sobania Absent: Commissioners Burk, Watson 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the July meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Wahl and seconded by Commissioner Waage to approve the minutes of the June meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Recreation Supervisor Cindy Anderson presented the July Employee of the Month certificates to John Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Williams, and Margaret Hess. All three are certified with Lifeguard Training, Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certifications. John is a fifth year employee and a third year captain in charge of Medicine Lake East Beach. He is excellent in leading the younger guards and dealing with the beach problems. Elizabeth is a fourth year employee and third year captain in charge of Parkers Lake Beach. She has also served as concession manager. Margaret was unable to attend the meeting. She is a fifth year employee and third year captain in charge of Wayzata Beach. She excels in conducting inservices and emergency drills. Mary Bisek announced that the Water Carnival was coming up on Tuesday, July 14, with a variety of games and activities. The Puppet Wagon and Trish & the Tunes are the featured entertainment. Six to seven hundred people usually attend. She also spoke about the current summer programs. The concert series is doing well, even with the weather problems. A tennis tournament is coming up on July 18 & 19. Fall Soccer registration is nearly complete, and Fall Softball registration is about to start. Staff is working on the Fall Brochure. The new Senior Citizen Coordinator from Senior Community Services, Sarah Mittelstadt, has begun working with the department. She works with the senior clubs and has been active in the Wayzata School District. The HIPP program attracted twelve youngsters who are doing a good job volunteering for K Ball, T Ball, PITS, and Day Camp. The Music in Plymouth Fireworks have been rescheduled for Thursday, July 16, at 9:45 p.m. preceded by a concert with Bob & the Beachcombers at 7:30 p.m. Target plans to announce it on WCCO radio. C. Others. PRAC Minutes/July 1992 Page 28 4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION No Report. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Volunteer program discussion. Personnel Coordinator Jeanette Sobania reported on information she had gathered. She spoke with Linda McGee, Personnel Coordinator of Columbia Heights who has just hired a volunteer coordinator. They had recruited through the Minnesota Association of Volunteer Coordinators. They had not received a lot of applicants, but had found them to be of high quality. Their person in this position reports to the personnel coordinator. The pay range is 29-33,000. She also spoke with Dave Wertz, Hennepin County Parks Personnel Coordinator. Their volunteer coordinator works with 15,000 volunteers per year and has developed a computerized skills bank/interest inventory to tap into. The pay range is $25-35,000. She handed out position descriptions for both of these positions. Brooklyn Park also has a volunteer coordinator, but she has not talked to them yet. She said that one thing the other agencies mentioned was that there are issues of liability. The city is liable for injuries to the volunteers. The commissioners wondered what steps would be involved in the hiring process. Jeanette said that first the Council would need to be convinced that this position is needed. A job description would be developed. An evaluation would be done to set a pay scale. Applicants would be recruited, then the interview process would begin. The person would need strong writing and presentation skills and would need a good recruitment style. Once the choice was made, physical and psychological exams would take place. The whole process would take approximately one month. She felt the hardest part of the process would be convincing the Council of the need. Commissioner Waage felt that since they had initiated this study, they probably were already leaning towards agreement. Director Blank pointed out that Hennepin County volunteers must be 16 or over. Younger people must have direct adult supervision. They have a system of rewards for their volunteers, such as a free park pass after 30 hours. Further information can be requested from the Minnesota Office of Volunteer Services in St. Paul. Mary Bisek mentioned that Sarah Mittlestadt said that a senior citizen chore service is needed, especially with leaf raking. Commissioner Waage felt that if the city needs a volunteer coordinator, it needs to be a paid position. It is a very big job. Chair Anderson asked whether the position should be full or part time. Director Blank said there are several options. It could be full time or part time. It could start out as part time and grow into full time. It could also be a job share situation. Starting out as part time would allow for experimentation to see how much time is really required. Jeanette Sobania pointed out that if you do decide to advertise for a part-time position, you will get a completely different pool of applicants. She said a decision would need to be PRAC Minutes/July 1992 Page 29 made on to whom the person would report and where the office would be. Commissioner Gutzke expressed concern with adding more to Director Blank's administrative responsibilities, since a coordinator could only do so much of the training. Each city department would have to do the bulk of this for their projects. Commissioner Waage said the volunteerism increased 500% in her school district since they hired coordinators. At $10.75 per hour, the volunteer hours are worth over 1 million in savings to the district. She works for the school district with Partners in Art, classroom assistants, companion reading, and many other programs. They provide training for the volunteers. Chair Anderson would like to get more input. He asked if a volunteer coordinator could be invited to the next meeting to speak on the subject. Director Blank said this could be done. The commissioners asked Jeanette to develop a job description, using the examples she provided, for the next meeting. b. Park development project update. Director Blank is meeting tomorrow with the developer of the new neighborhood parks. The neighbors near Shiloh Park are anxious for seed and sod to be completed. They may be willing to provide the labor of the City provides the sod. The City would water the new sod. He is working out the details. If they decide not to go ahead with the sodding now, the seeding would proceed around August 15. The Bass Lake Playfield walk through has occurredi and a punch list of items to be completed was developed. The tennis courts are finished and in use, and the last field has been sodded. At Parkers Lake Playfield trails are finished, so the finish grading can be completed. The final irrigation work is being done. In about two weeks, they should be able to do the walk through and develop the punch list. The tennis courts should be complete some time in August. C. 1993-97 CIP. Director Blank reviewed the draft of the CIP, pointing out how dollar figures were determined. He said that it costs approximately $1,000 per parking stall to construct a parking lot. He handed out a worksheet developed by Fred Moore, Director of Public Works, on the cost of building the West Medicine Lake Trail. This project could be done in August or September of this year. The commissioners could recommend that money be taken from park dedication funds this year for the project. Dan Faulkner, City Engineer, has said that some street improvements are coming to the Ridgemount Avenue area. This will affect construction of the Ridgemount trail. This project also needs to be coordinated with the City of Minnetonka. He will have more information next month. Director Blank pointed out that it would take about a year to develop a plan for West Medicine Lake Park and to secure grant money. Regarding the neighborhood park, this could be included as a "generic" park, without designating a specific park at this time. The Plymouth Creek tennis courts are really needed, since there are no courts in the north central portion of Plymouth. Commissioner Wahl wondered how many would be included. Director Blank said up to ten. Commissioner Gutzke suggested, and the commissioners agreed, that playfield #10 should be included in 1996. Director Blank said that the Minnesota Disk Golf Association is interested in helping the city plan and install a Frisbee Golf Course PRAC Minutes/July 1992 Page 30 at Plymouth Creek Park at a cost of about $15,000. Commissioner Gutzke wondered if the fishing dock at East Beach could be financed by a contribution from Ryerson Steel. Director Blank said he would ask them. Director Blank reported that the year-to-date figures for the park dedication funds had reached $311,000, compared to $150,000 this time last year. At this rate, the fund may reach $500,000 by the end of the year. He had projected $250,000. A motion was made by Commissioner Gutzke and seconded by Commissioner Wahl to use park dedication funds to construct the West Medicine Lake Trail this year. The motion carried with all ayes. d. Sidewalk and trail plan. Commissioner Gutzke asked how the procedure for adding and changing the plan worked. Director Blank replied that the critical portion of the plan was the master map. The commission needed to approve the master plan. The rest of the document was a resource to aid in deciding when and where to schedule the projects. He said that these plans must be update every ten years, but Plymouth likes to do it every other year. Commissioner Gutzke stated that he would be interested in hearing the consultant's reasons for the specific additions to the plan. Director Blank said he will invite them to a future meeting. e. Focus groups and surveys. Chair Anderson said that Commissioner Burk had talked to the Council about PRAC's concerns about using an outside consultant. PRAC will sit down with the council and discuss this issue before proceeding. Commissioner Gutzke asked if the commission could get a copy of the City of Hastings survey. Mary Bisek said that John Schultz, a University of Minnesota Professor, has copies of at least a half-dozen surveys, and perhaps she could get a copy. f. Amendment to park plan - plavfield site. Director Blank showed a video prepared by Mark Peterson and himself on various possible playfield sites. 1) Dunkirk Site - This site has the advantages of excellent location, a trail system, a creek, no needed grading, good top soil, and no needed tree removal. 2) Peony Lane Site (south of tracks) - This site has a good location and a minimum of trees to remove. It does have wetlands and a change in elevation. 3) Peony Lane Site (north of tracks) - This is a large site (about 120 acres) with a large piece of flat acreage (40-50 acres). It is next to Elm Creek Golf Course and has no development around it. It is a beautiful site with a very nice stand of trees and a small creek running through it. 4) Gun Club Site - This site has good location and access and would not need much grading. It has residential areas on the east and west sides, some trees to remove, and an irregular shape. PRAC Minutes/July 1992 Page 31 5) North of Hollydale Golf Site - This has a triangular shape which is hard to fit rectangular playfields into. It has two major wetlands and some houses on it. 6) Playfield #10 - This site is located at Vicksburg and County Road 47. It is a beautiful piece of land and a very good location. Another site bounded by Highway 55, Peony Lane, and County Road 9 near Kimberly Lane School was also discussed. This has a good location and access and a buffer around it. However, it is small and contains a wetland. Director Blank stated, and the commissioners concurred, that ideally the planning for the playfield site should be coordinated with the school district. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Request for City to purchase land at 494 &.County 9. Director Blank stated that the five year payment schedule that was proposed would be beneficial to the City. David Shea, an environmentalist, has informed Director Blank that he is very much in favor of this park site. Commissioner Wahl said that he feels this is a good park site, but the price is too high. Chair Anderson suggested that the commission should ask the Council to authorize proceeding with negotiations, but not to approve the purchase price at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Wahl and seconded by Commissioner Waage to ask the Council to authorize staff to proceed with negotiations to purchase the land for a park site from Mrs. Ess. The motion carried with all ayes. b. Name the 10th Avenue Park. Director Blank said that he is still looking for suggestions. C. West Medicine Lake Drive trail. This item was discussed with the CIP. d. Report on water quality issues.. Director Blank reported that the Watershed District is working on a program to improve the quality of Medicine Lake. One idea is to create settling ponds in Plymouth Creek Park. This would help cleanse Medicine Lake through Plymouth Creek. They have money budgeted, and have the permits to do the project. This is approximately the same location as a dredging project that the City had planned and applied to the DNR three years ago. The City could add money to this project and make the ponds larger. Director Blank will keep the commissioners apprised. The Water Shed District, Water Quality Commission, and the Parkers Lake Improvement Association are working on improving the quality of Parkers Lake. A spraying project for milfoil may proceed next year. e. Ice rink locations. Chair Anderson and Commissioner Wahl volunteered to meet with the Maintenance Department to discuss the issue within the next two weeks. PRAC Minutes/July 1992 Page 32 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Commissioner Wahl agreed to go to the Council meeting to present the two motions. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION The next meeting is scheduled for August 13 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Regular Council Meeting July 20,1992 WAPage251 MOTION was ma4 by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councihnember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTI N 92-423 APPROVING TEMPORARY 3.2 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PLYMOUTH MONS CLUB. /` Motion carried on a rok call vote, three ayes. MOTION was mad Co cilmembe siliou, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESO ON 92-4 4 REVIS G PRECINCT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PLYMO Motion carried on a roll call Assistant Manager Boyles ex Precincts 13, 14, and 15. All precinct and polling location, ayes. the required re igi6h in precinct boundaries will affect ed vot n these precincts will be notified of their other voters in the City. MOTIO as made by ouncilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to a SOLUTION -425 APPRO G •CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, CITY CENTER EXPANSION PUBLIC .SAFETY BUIL G, CITY PROJECT NO. 017. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ITEM 64 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR PARK LAND IN THE VICINITY Councilmember Vasiliou stated the City Manager had been directed to work with the City Attorney with respect to real estate purchases for park land. She asked if the Attorney has been involved in the proposed negotiation for park land in the vicinity of Fembrook Lane and County Road 9. Park and Recreation Director Blank stated the next step would be to acquire an appraisal. The Attorney would then be provided with that data. Regular Council Meeting July 20, 1992 Page 252 Councilmember Vasiliou stated she would like the Attorney involved from the beginning of the process. Attorney Meller suggested that Director Blank meet with an attorney in his office to develop a plan for this and future acquisition projects. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION 92-426 AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS, with the City Attorney to be involved through the entire process on this and future park land acquisitions. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. ITEM 6-K AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY TRAIL, WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION 92-427 AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR WEST MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE TRAIL. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Coundilmer adopt RESOLUTIOMi 2-428 W ADDITION, CITY PR JECT Motion carried on a roll cZFSTOP ee ayes. 6-M INSTALLATION S GNS MOTION was made/V Councilmember asi adopt RESOLUT ON 92-429 INSTAL westbound traffid at Fountain Lane. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. iou, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to BID, BRIDLEWOOD FARM 2ND seconded by Councilmember Edson, to OF STOP SIGNS, on 24th Avenue for July 24, 1992 Deb Vosler Hennepin Parks PO Box 41320 Plymouth, MN Dear Deb: Volunteer Coord. 55441 Thank you for agreeing to attend the Plymouth Park Commission meeting on Thursday, August 13. The meeting will convene at 7 p.m., at Plymouth City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Some of the items that I think the Commission would like to hear about are the following: A. The process you use for recruiting, selecting and training volunteers. B. Type of projects including maintenance and other skilled projects which you allow volunteers to cooperate in. C. The reward system you use for your volunteer program. D. Any ideas you might have with regard to how the City of Plymouth might benefit from a full-time volunteer coordinator's position. E. The amount of money or staff time the City might expect to save. If you have any questions about what I've outlined for you, you may reach me at 550-5131. If I don't hear from you, I'll look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 13. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank Director of Parks and Recreation EJB/np cc: City Council PRAC 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 POSITION WRITE UP POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator DATE: July 1992 DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTABLE TO: PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION DIVISION: To implement and coordinate the effective use of volunteers for the support and expansion of city programs and services which also ensures meaningful opportunities for the volunteers. MAJOR AREA OF ACCOUNTABILITY Coordinates with city staff the development of volunteer opportunities for their unit and assists in the development of project objectives and plans. Administers an effective volunteer recruitment program. Ensures an adequate volunteer pool available to meet staff requests. Provides support services to city staff so that they can effectively work with volunteers within their program. Develops and implements an orientation program. Provides management skill training in volunteerism. Communicates to the public and to volunteers about our opportunities at the city. 4 Designs and lays out recruitment literature. Prepares and publishes a monthly newsletter for volunteers. Develops recognition materials for publication. Develops and implements an appreciation and recognition program for volunteers. 5 Develops an effective recruiting network for volunteers. 6 Assesses community resources for volunteers. Determines community opportunities in which volunteers may be appropriate. Maintains manual and computerized records on the use of volunteers throughout the city. 7 Prepares reports as requested for decisions regarding the use of volunteers. POSITION WRITE UP POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator DATE: July 1992 DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTABLE TO: PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION DIVISION: To implement and coordinate the effective use of volunteers for the support and expansion of city programs and services which also ensures meaningful opportunities for the volunteers. MAJOR AREA OF ACCOUNTABILITY Coordinates with city staff the development of volunteer opportunities for their unit and assists in the development of project objectives and plans. Administers an effective volunteer recruitment program. 2 Ensures an adequate volunteer pool available to meet staff requests. Provides support services to city staff so that they can effectively work with volunteers within their program. Develops and implements an orientation program. Provides management skill training in volunteerism. Communicates to the public and to volunteers about our opportunities at the city. 4 Designs and lays out recruitment literature. Prepares and publishes a monthly newsletter for volunteers. Develops recognition materials for publication. Develops and implements an appreciation and recognition program for volunteers. Develops an effective recruiting network for volunteers. 6 Assesses community resources for volunteers. Determines community opportunities in which volunteers may be appropriate. Maintains manual and computerized records on the use of volunteers throughout the city. 7 Prepares reports as requested for decisions regarding the use of volunteers. Evaluates the effectiveness of the volunteer program and prepares recommendations that will 8 improve the quality of the service and volunteer opportunities. Keeps abreast of the latest practices and techniques in volunteerism. 9 Performs other duties as apparent or assigned. 10 QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in literal arts, social sciences, outdoor education, recreation, or equivalent experience in volunteer program administration in these general areas. Two years of experience directing and/or coordinating the use of volunteers, preferably in the field of recreation and outdoor services. Sound understanding and working knowledge of recreation, lifetime activities, and leisure services skills and awareness. Ability to work with computerized applications of list maintenance; word processing, and data entry and retrieval. Must be attuned to, have a sound understanding and be supportive of, the current social issues surrounding diverse populations with special needs, as they relate to the use of volunteers. Must have demonstrated skills and ability in the following areas: Administrative, organizational, and supervision; Management skills and recruiting, selecting, motivating, placing, training, and evaluating volunteers or staff Development and maintenance of effective working relationships with volunteers, community groups and the general public; and Effective oral and written communication skills. Y F NNEPIN PARKS OLUNTEER Photograph by Hennepin Parks's Volunteer Doug Knutson 1992 DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD Each year, as a part of National Vohmbeer Recognition Week, Hennepin Parks presents the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award to three to six outstanding volunteers. This year's recipients, Deb Grotenhuis, Tiffany Janiak, Joan Knutson, Jill Michael, C. Perry Schenk and Don Wenner were honored at the meeting of the Board of Commissioners on April 16. Judith Anderson, Chair, presented each recipient with a framed, engraved plaque and "Year of Clean Water" photo. Also, each recipient's name has beenengraved on a permanent plaque displayed in the Headquarters Boardroom along with a group photo. This same photo will be displayed at Hennepin Parks nature centers and visitor centers. At some time during 1992, award recipients will be invited to attend a dinner or lunch in their honor with the Chair of the Board of Commissioners and Superintendent. The Distinguished Volunteer Service Award Program was established in 1989 and is designed to recognize outstanding Hennepin Parks volunteers. In choosing award recipients, consideration is given to a volunteer's outstanding efforts during the previous year or throughout several years of volunteering, including unique contributions, contributions beyond "the call of duty," leadership, recruitment & training of other volunteers, and promotion of park programs. In a given year, an attempt is made to represent the diverse projects in which Hennepin Parks volunteers participate, as well as the diversity in ages, and the different parks in which volunteers work This year, award recipients represent natural resources, nature center and outdoor recreation volunteers. Clocku,ise from upper left: Joan Knutson, Don Wenner, Jill Michael, Tiffany Janiak, C. Perry Schenk and center, Deb Grotenhuis. For individual descriptions, see the inside back cover. 80 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! AUGUST 29,1992 Tour de French I Four bike rides come together at French Regional Park for a bike festival. See details inside... Volunteers help to make Hennepin Parks a fun, safe, educational environment for people of all ages, interests and abilities. Projects occur at several Hennepin Parks locations throughout suburban Hennepin County and a few outlying counties. Some of the many opportunities include: Outdoor Education Volunteers - Weekday and weekend program volunteers include: maple syrup and apple cider making demonstration volunteers, snowshoe hike leaders, school program volunteers, and bird banding & monarch tagging asslstanrs. Outdoor Re¢eaion Volunteers - Fishing education volunteers, special event volunteers, golf course volunteers, bike trip leaders, snowshoe building instructors, Cross- country ski trail patrol and downhill ski patrol. Natural Resources Volunteers - Bluebird monitors, Loon watchers, tree planting, prairle planters, and prairie seed collection volunteers. After 30 hours, volunteers earn a complimentary annual parking permit, good at all Hennepin Parks' locations, and a volunteer patch. After 50 hours, volunteers receive an arc Specially designed pins are given to volunteers working over 100 hours and each 250 hour milestone. Each spring, three, to six outstanding volunteers are HENNEPIN PARKS PHONE LIST Hennepin Parks Headquarters 559-9000 TDD - Telephone Device for the Deaf 559-6719 Volunteer Office 559-6706 Deb Vosler, Volunteer Coordinator 559-6704 Baker Park Reserve Golf Course Northern Division Office Carver Park Reserve Lowry Nature Center Cleary lake Regional Park Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Crow -Hassan Park Reserve Elm Creek Park Reserve Eastman Nature Center Visitor Center Fish Lake Regional Park French Regional Park 559-6891 Hyland lake Park Reserve Richardson Nature Center 941-7993 Southern Division Office 941-7922 Hyland Visitor Center 941-4362 Hyland Hills Downhill SM Area Lake Rebecca Park Reserve nrMurphy-Haehan Park Reserve 473-0800 476-4666 472-4911 447-2171 4201300 476-0666 420-4300 424-5511 420-3423 835-4604 or 835-4250 972-2620 or 476-4666 447-2171 recognized as a part of the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award Program. Special training sessions, trips and social gatherings are plumed throughout the year. All volunteers receive the Hennepin Parks Volunteer newsletter and the Seasons in Hennepin Parks magazine. All volunteers active during 1992 will receive the 1993 theme pin, in appreciation for supporting Hennepin Parks through volunteering. CALL the phone number marked by an (R) for each individual project. Please do not wait to be called) This is the fastest way for you to get started. An you need to do is call, register and attend the training or orientation sessions for the projects that interest you. If you have any questions - Call and ask us! SEND in the enclosed registration form. This does not replace calling. It does, however,let us know more about you and helps us maintain up- to-date information for our mailing lists. ATTEND all required training sessions and orientations. SCHEDULE in advance, your volunteer shifts with your supervisor. ARRIVE on time or a little early for the projects you will work Be surecctocallifanemergencyoursandyoucanmakeakeit. SIGN IN and out,recording your hours. This is important for insurance purposes and for our record keeping. DEEP INTOUCH. Feel free to call the Volunteer Office, 559-6706 or 559-9000, or your project supervisor. p of a r!s. ^ s! NOKA COU WRIGHT COUNTY CARVER COUNTY SCOTT COUNTY 1k Main Park Entrance RAMSEYCOUNTY DAKOTACOUNTY e/s9 MYSTERY PARK GUESTS Barbara Fisher, Research Manager Staffandvolunteers may be "shopped" as a part of a quality service evaluation. The Mystery Park Guest program is a shopper -type" program, monitoring the quality of service delivered to park guests. Mystery Park Guests are park visitors chosen at random and asked to evaluate our service delivery during their park visits and through their phone calls to various Hennepin Parks locations. The purpose of the Mystery Park Guest program is threefold, to: Clearly identify from the park guest perspective what "quality service" is, and how we can each better deliver this service; Recognize those employees and volunteers who exceed the Mystery Park Guest's expectations acknowledgement, attitude, knowledge, appearance, function of work area, and overall); and Develop a training program that emphasizes to a0 of us, what will best meet the park guests' needs. The initial Mystery Park Guest Program was implemented in June 1991. Based on the success of the 1991 program, it will continue throughout 1992. The most significant change in the program is to expand the number of Mystery Park Guests so that additional feedback can be collected, and more volunteers and employees will have the opportunity to beevaluated by Mystery ParkGuests. As in the past, all comments received from the Mystery Park Guests will be kept confidential. The comments will be compiled and used to develop future training. Also, copies of comments made by the Mystery Park Guests will be given to those employees and volunteers who exceed Hennepin Parks' expectations along with a certificate of recognition and $5 in "Quality Bucks." Quality Bucks are as good as cash anywhere in Hennepin Parks. With summer upon us, its agood timefor us all to renew our commitment to Park Guests and quality service. If you have any ques- tions or comments regarding the Mystery Park Guest program, or if you would like a copy of the Mystery Park Guest evaluation form, give me a call at 559-6773. NOERENBERG GARDEN PARTY Noerenberg Memorial County Park, R) 559-6706 or 9000 Thu. Jul. 23, 6-8:30 p.m. Agala event. Volunteers help set-up the afternoon of the event and serve refreshments during the party. Formerly the Lake Minnetonka estate of Frederick Noerenberg, the park is a reminder of the elegance and grace of days gone by. The park features a formal flower garden and oriental boathouse overlooking Lake Minnetonka. TOUR DE FRENCH 11 Bike Ride and Festival French Regional Park, R) 559-6706 or 9000 Sat. Aug. 29, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bike festival hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Help out with this community cycling event. Cyclists of all ages and abilities will leave from four different locations and travel to French Regional Park in Plymouth, where a bike festival featuring food, music, bike organizations, displays and activities will be held. Approximately 80-100 volunteers are needed for registration, trail assistance, first aid, course signing, program assistance and course clean-up. Call to get on the mailing list. We need you! PRAIRIE FEST Sat. Sep. 12, noon - 5 p.m. Crow -Hassan Park Reserve, R) 559-6706 or 9000 Join the doings at the annual Prairie Fest. Volunteers lead prairie games, demonstrate pioneer crafts and other chores." Bluegrass music, fiddlers, a voyageur camp and guided tram rides through the prairie add to the excitement. FIRST AID VOLUNTEERS Tour de French, Aug. 29 Prairie Feat, Sep. 12 R) 559-6706 or 9000 National Ski Patrol, Hennepin Parks Trail Patrol volunteers and Road Explorer bike trip leaders are needed at these events and other events that crop up to provide first aid assistance. First aiders should be prepared for the weather and plan to "rove" with a first aid pack or stay at the first aid station. GOLF COURSE VOLUNTEERS Apr. - Oct, 7 days/wk especially weekends & weekday afternoons Baker Golf, (R) 473-0800 Cleary Golf, (R) 447-2171 Help out with miscellaneous tasks at Baker and Cleary golf courses. At Baker, volunteers help rent cads, sell range balls, police area and help with cleaning, sweeping, etc. At Cleary, volunteers serve as starters and monitors on the course. Volunteers earn golf privileges. MINNAQUA Fishing Education Volunteers Several Parks, (R) 559-6729 Training to be scheduled Year around program Interested in fishing? Help teach others, especially urban youth, about fishing and aquatic resources. Call to get on the list. This is a cooperative program of Hennepin Parks, the Minnesota DNR and 4H. NATIONAL SKI PATROL Viking Nordic Patrol Dick Em, 927-8406 Hyland Hills Downhill Ski Patrol Sue Gormley, 926-8746 National Sld Patrol is currently accepting applications for the 1992-93 ski season for both the Viking Nordic Patrol and Hyland Hills Downhill Ski Patrol. Excellent training includes the Winter Emergency Care (WEC) course, CPR and specific training in alpine or nordic patrolling skills such as chair evacuation, toboggan handling, ski skills, etc Membership costs about $55 each year plus jacket & supplies and requires 40- 60 patrol hours minimum each season. Training is about 60-100 hours and starts in early September. Call now for information and application. AUTUMN WOODS CLASSIC Elm Creek Park Reserve, R) 559-6706 or 9000 Sat Oct 10, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. 10k, Sk running race & lk kids race Last year's event attracted over 500 participants. Volunteers are needed to work at the Hennepin Parks information booth, hand out flyers at the gate and hand out water or food to participants. Volunteers receive a free t -shirt. R) Call to register or for more information HENNEPIN PARKS 1992 SummerVolurdeer Neualeffer ature Centers are the heart of Hennepin Parks' outdoor education program, providing courses, workshops and special events to increase environmental awareness and skill levels in many outdoor, lifetime activities. Volunteers help provide a quality learning experience through demonstrations, leading hikes and teaching classes. To sign-up for a volunteer project, call the phone numbers listed below EASTMAN 0 FRENCH FALL OSSEO SCHOOL PROGRAM Eastman Nature Center, (R) 4204300 Weekdays, September and October Training. late August - call for date and time Join an enthusiastic team of volunteers who sham natural history, outdoor leisure skills and the beauty of fall with Osseo school's 4th graders. Volunteer teacher/ naturalists are needed one day per week from September through October to teach backpacking, lead wild edible hikes, discuss nutrition for fitness, and help students learn to dry apples. Training and background information will be provided. APPLE CIDER MAKING Eastman Nature Center, (R) 4204300 Sundays, Sep. 20 & 27, Oct 4 & 11, 1 p.m. Training: Sat. Aug. 22, 9 a.m. - noon Demonstrate apple cider making the old-fashioned way with crisp apples and a wooden press. No experience is needed. MONARCH TAGGING Eastman Nature Center, (R) 4204300 Sundays, Aug. 2-30, 1 p.m. Trauting: Sun Aug 2, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Volunteers assist naturalists with explaining the hows and whys of monarchs and migrations and actually catch and tag the butterflies with visitors. NOCTURNALFEST Eastman Nature Center, (R) 4204300 Tue. Aug. 18, 7:309:30 p.m. A few volunteers are needed to assist with this evening program. Were featuring live owls, bats, moths, beavers, and other critters that go bump in the night. HENNEPIN PARKS 1992 Summer Volunteer Ne Ltta FRENCH VOLUNTEERS French Regional Park (R)559-6706 or 559-9000 Weekdays and weekends Join the crew of outdoor education volunteers at French Regional Park Please come to one of the following volunteer training programs. Call naturalist Mary Shapiro one week in advance, at 559- 7932, to sign-up for training. Summer weekday training_ schedule: The last Wednesday of each month, 9 am. - noon Jul. 29 Monarch Tagging Aug. 26 Insets LOWRY LOWRY VOLUNTEERS Lowry Nature Center, (R) 472-4911 Special projects and tasks crop up now and then at the nature center. If you have the time and interest in helping out and being "on call" for those little and big emergencies or new programs, give RICHARDSON RICHARDSON VOLUNTEERS Richardson Nature Center, R)941-7993 Weekday and weekend adult volunteers help naturalists with programs, special events, animal care, beekeeping, prairie management, and odds 'n' ends throughout theyear. Please call and ask about specific details. TRAIL WATCH Richardson Nature Center, R)941-7993 Flexible schedule, year around Hike the nature trails while recording seasonal natural events and any maintenance needs. This information will greatly assist park naturalists and maintenance personnel. Actual trail work is not required. WEEKDAY VOLUNTEERS Richardson Nature Center, R)941-7993 Help teach natural history lessons to school groups Volunteers attend training sessions, observe classes and then sign up to assist naturalists with activities. No experience is necessary. No minimum hours. Must be willing to work with school age kids and be interested in preserving the environment. Fall curriculum training sessions will normally be held on a few Tuesday aftemoons. Call for specific dates, times and topics. APPLE CIDER MAKING Richardson Nature Center, R) 941-7993 Sundays during Sep. & Oct, 1-4 p.m. Trainfng: Sun. Sep. 13, noon - 4 p.m. Demonstrate apple cider making the old-fashioned way during part of September and October. No experience is needed. MONARCH TAGGING Richardson Nature Center, R)941-7993 Sundays in August, Saturdays in September, 1-3 p.m. except Labor Day weekend Tmining:Sun. Aug. 2,12-3 p.m. Volunteers explain the hows and whys of monarchs and migrations and actually catch and tag the butterflies with visitors. R) Call to register or for more information PRAIRIE SEED COLLECTION Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, R) 559-6706 or 9000 Sat Aug. 29, Sep. 12 & 26 and Oct. 3 10 a.m. - 2 pun. Rain date is the following Sunday Volunteers collect prairie flower seed at Murphy-HanrehanPark Reserve which will be used to restore and enhance prairie areas throughout the Park District, Hennepin Parks has been restoring native prairie since the early 1970's. No experience is needed. Training is provided. Volunteers who are interested in collecting seeds during the week or on their own, should contact John Moriarty at 4764663. GROUP PROJECTS Various Parks, (R) 559-6704 or 9000 April - November Schools, church groups, scouts, etc. looking for group projects should call the Volunteer Office for project ideas that match the age of the group and the amount of time the group has available. Generally, a minimum of 20 people working for 4 hours is preferred. Some projects may also be suited to smaller groups with less time; however, they will be restricted in the variety and complexity of the tasks. Groups must provide supervision for their members. One leader to ten participants is recommended for organizing your group into smaller work groups. More adults are needed for groups with younger children. Hennepin Parks will provide one staff person to get your group started. EMERGENCY WATERING VOLUNTEERS Various park locations R) 559-6706 or 9000 Monday through Friday - on call If Mother Nature doesn't provide the neccesary rainfall for recently planted prame forbs and tree seedlings, volunteers will be needed to help out on short notice. Volunteers will be contacted the evening before watering is needed. Equipment and water will be provided. CORRESPONDENCE VOLUNTEER Natural Resources Management Baker Park Reserve, (R) 476-4663 Weekdays, ongoing Flexible, one full day per week preferred Help answer letters, process Trumpeter Swan Society memberships, etc. Should write well, be willing to report to the Baker Office and use word processor. HQ OFFICE VOLUNTEERS French Regional Park, (R) 5594717 Weekdays, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate in the behind -the -scenes work of Hennepin Parks. Most projects are scheduled weekdays involving part of the day. Projects include: data entry, bulk mailings; merchandise and publication inventory; photocopying and collating of materials for manuals, press releases and board packets; preparing sample bags of such things as Hennepin Parks' special bird seed mix; preparing merchandise for display, and other projects that crop up. SIGN INVENTORY Jun. - Sep., 1992 All parks, (R) 559-6706 or 9000 Photograph and log location of park use signs during the summer use period. Film and developing is provided. Volunteer should have a camera. Volunteers may sign up for one or morn parks alone or as a group. Project requires travel throughout the park. Transportation by foot, bike or car is needed. WATER WORKSHOP Minn. Naturalist Association Workshop, Sat. July 11 Warner Nature Center, (R) 433-2427 Cal) Warner for more details. This workshop's theme is "water." PRAIRIE EXPLORATION For Volunteers Richardson Nature Center, R)941-7993 Tue. Sep. 1, 7-9 p.m. Age 12 yrs and older Limit 30, no fee Get acquainted with the plants and animals of a restored and a "goat" prairie. Naturalist Kathy Heidel will lead you on an in-depth two hour field session. Get a head start on the 1993 "Year of the Prairie" and 1994 "Year of the Wildflower" themes. FALL MIGRANT BIRD HIKES Lowry Nature Center, (R) 472-4911 Sat Sep. 5, 7 a.m. Sat. Sep. 26,7:30 a.m. Sat Oct 17, 8 a.m. Age: 12 yrs and older Limit: 15-20, no fee Fine tune your birding skills on Carver Park Reserve's abundant bird life. Leam how to identify those confusing fall migrants with the help of Denny Martin and other master birders from the MinnesotaOrnithologists' Union. Each hike is about 2 to 3 hours. Bring your binoculars, scopes and bird guides as well as a snack and drink Volunteers should sign-up early, since the program is also open to the public. 1991 VOLUNTEERS OVER 30 HOURS 241 volunteers worked 30 hours or more during 1991. Of these volunteers 62 were over 100 hours, 8 were over 200 hours and 2 were over 300 hours) Anthony Abelson 85.0, Steve Anderson 127.0, Jim Andrews 41.0, Andrew Baasen 66.5, Dave Baden 113.0, Bill Barbato 705, CarolBarlau 34.0, Stephen Bennett 67.0, Charlie Bigham 1335, Dora Bigbam 575, Donald Biom 325, Kjell Bjorgen 65.0, Clara Bleak 231.0, Roger Boerger 41.0, Robyn Boger 55.0, Paul Botnen 1175, Scott Boutflfer 57.0, Brum Bmsaemle 41.0, Lorraine Brasch30.0, Anna Burhardt 69.0,Bob Burnam 85.5, David Bye 725, Marlene Callaghan 43.0, Tom Callaghan 45.0, Vicki Callahan 265.0, Burt Carlsted-Gillis 44.5, Ted Carlsen 58.0, Char- les Cbapman, Jr. 85.5, David Chapman 425, Jeffrey Chard 60.0, Rod Chittendon 117.0, Joel Claus 30.0, Sandi Coates 1055, Jonathan Cohen 415, Thomas Conner 325, Janice Constable 545, Jason Craig 375, William Cross 865, Elizabeth Crowell 56.0, Evan Cyrlin 156.0, Mary Daly 325, Beverly Dann 162.0, Mike Davis 695, Burton Deane 1635, Jeff Deaver 37.0, David Debler 365, Ed Deppe 805, Steve Diederichs 43.5, Cal Dinhamt 127.0, Connie Dlnhanr 1605,Sbawn Donato 100.0,Pat Dunn 395, Dale Eggert 575, Stacey Elfelt 75.0, Laura Emmer 30.0, Deanne Endrizzi 49.5, Larry Erickson 535, Mark Ernst 515, Eric Emu 86.0, Roger Everhart 80.0, Dave Flugstad 114.0, Audrey Friedman 176.0, Harry Friedman 179.3, Maurice Gale 1235, Donald Gatz 158.0, Kathie Gay 33.0, Cliff Gonyer 63.0, Benjamin Goodwin 66.0, Sue Gorm- ley 157.5, Natalie Gottesman 56.0, Debbie Graham 173.5, David Gram - ling 715, Deb Grotenhuis 55.0, Chuck Guerin 825, Clarence Gunderson 36.0, Bob Harvey 815, Jane Hayes 30.0, Richard Hays 645, Gretchen Heefner 69.0, Barbara Heenan 74.0, Mike Heeter 65.0, Darold Heschke 37.0, Richard Hicks 1995, Gary Bills 120.0, Fred Hoelze1305.0, Kent Holmes 76.0, Helmer House 68.0, Lonnie Hulstrand335,Jean Hurlbert 233.0, Joanne Husby 725, Amy Ilstrup 63.0, Robert Iverson 875, Judi Jan!ak 179.0, Richard Jantak 38.5, Tiffany Janiak 76.0, Arnold Johnsen 36.0, Charles Johnson 345, Dennis Johnson 935, Mia Johnson 50.0, Roger Johnson 122.0, Roald G Johnson 76.0, David Jorgenson 1615, Chris Just 60.0, Deloris Kanten 43.5, Tom Kievan 88.0, Joan Knutson 2505, Dave Koefod 455, Bob Krough 90.0, Bill Lahore 36.0, Nancy Lamotta 72.0, Alex Larson 445,Gene Lau 291.5, Blake Laursen 565,Jim Leader 965, Joseph N. Le-Cofnte 193.0, Abbey Lewis 34.0, Doug Lind- berg 260.0, Jean Ltudahl 45.0, Bill Long 51.0, Joanne Lundberg 1235, Jack Lynch 465, Piper MacDonald 56.0, Judy MacGibbon 985, Julie MacTaggart 31.0, Kusuma Madamala 70.0, Joanne Magnusson 435, Charles Martens 33.0, Dennis Martin 81.0, Larry Martin 1455, C Rusty Mayes 1125, Linda McDermott 76.0, Carol McElroy 945, Candice McElroy 695, Heather McElroy 645, Matt McMahon 54.0, Tim McMillen 75.5, Molly Meech 69.0, Robert Mememrith 113.0, Dan Meyer 80.5, Jill Michael 57.0, Sherry Miller 138.0, Jeannine Mogan 104.0, Bar - bans Moldenhauer43.5, Paul Moldenhauer675,Shawna Moriarty 455, Elizabeth Morrison 56.0, Morton Mower 69.0, W Charles Mullin 60.0, Noel Nelms 1225, Gunnar Nease 132.0, Mark Newstrom 95.0, Bob Nichols 335, Meghan Nord 74.0, Jon Norris 49.0, Jeff O'Conner 120.0, Rita O'Donnell 1365, Paul Ogren 86.0, Kay O'Haas 445, David Olson 975, Jane L. Olson 89.0, Wayne Olson 69.0, William O'Reily 525, Michael O'Rourke 78.5, Paul Pankonin 345, Rosanne Pankonin 3155, Craig Peterson 71.0, Daniel Petersen 555, Howard Peterson 40.0, Jeane Peters 63.0, Laura Peterson 190.0, Charles Poston 825, Frank Powers 405, Mary Pritchett 171.0, John Proudfit 1465, Chuck Purdham 1345, Kenneth Rader 39.0, Ed Rapacz 3345, Ron Refsnider 30.0, Dean Reinke 42.0, Alison Ridley 1255, Katherine Robinson 67.0, Chris Rooney 635, Phyllis J Rosander355, Sarah Re!nke45.5, Unda Ruth51.0,JimRuzicka 425, Craig Salib 32.0, Rita Sandstrom 43.0, Lisa Saunders 80.0, Norm Saunders 51.0, Chuffs Scanlon 855, Jim Scanlon 1155, C. Perry Schenk 79.0, Larry Schenck 41.5, Paul Schlidk 515, Mark Schmit 1835, Jim Scluunk 495, Katherine Sedore 116.0, Jean Segerstrom 36.0, Louise Smith 465, Becky Sohn 605, Don Sorenson 59.0, Jodi Sorenson 84.0, Jodie Stacken36.0, W.L. Stang 42.5, MarslallStaples 67.0, Linda Tauber 34.0, Dorothy Taylor 625, David Teigen 575, David Tetley 177.0, Kathleen Theis 155.0, Bernie Thompson 52.0, Frank Thomas 70.5, Julie Tiger 1125, David Tigges 71.0, Donald Toays 117.0, Kyle Toays 118.0, HENNEPN PARKS 1992 Summa Volunteer Nerosldter Matt Tritle 60.0, Deb L7lkuniemi385, Jennifer Ullmer335, Joel Vander- waal 965, Lud Von Gohren 75.5, Jo Ward 174.0, Deb Wells 425, Gary Wenisch32.0, Don Wenner 88.0,Joe White 102.0,Benjamin Wilson 90.0, Genni Mae Wilson 915, Elaine Wittman 785, Robb Zavitz 395, Linda Zimmerman 102.0, Barbara Zimney 47.5 1991 VOLUNTEER SUMMARY 752 volunteers worked 23,931.5 hours and spent3,621.0 hours in training sessions, a total of 27,552.5 hours! Great Job! Some of the biggies for 1991 are Hyland Hills Ski Patrol at 8,507 hours worked by 86 volunteers (1/1/91-12/31/91), Cross - Country Ski Trail Patrol at 2,149.0 hours worked by 170 volunteers, Road Explore Bike Trip Leaders at 1,465.0 worked by 15 volunteers and Bluebird Volunteers at 1,212.0 hours worked by 49 volunteers. h1 addition to these volunteers, 53 community service volunteers contributed 1,889.0 hours. Many community groups performed service projects throughout the year as well. 1991 Volunteer Hours Breakdown by Project Area Natural Resources 109volunteers 1,6395 hours Nature Center 256 volunteers 6,618.0 hours Youth Volunteers 31 volunteers 8075 hours Outdoor Recreation 408 volunteers 13,920.0 hours Miscellaneous 34 volunteers 9465 hours Total 752 volunteers 23,9315 hours ERNIE PAYNE AWARD Congratulations to Lorraine Brasch, recipient of this year's Northern Division Ernie Payne Award. This award is given in memory of Ernie Payne. Before his death, Ernie was active in many different programs and activities. He was an outstanding, dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer, always willing to help, and always acting as "ambassador' for Hennepin Parks. This award is given each year to a Northern Division volunteer who follows in Ernie's footsteps. Lorraine Brascb is our 1992 recipient Lorraine has vohmteered her time (250 hours!) and energies to Hennepin Parks for the past four years. In addition to Maple Symping, she has been involved in Eastman Nature Center Apple Cider programs, as well as Midsummer events, Carp Fest, Earth Day Celebrations and other special events. When asked what she gets in return for all she gives, she replies, "why, of course, getting to know all those wonderful and friendly people -staff and volunteers alike... to me, that is what makes itysiry satisfying work " For those of us who have had the pleasure of working with Lorraine, our lives most certainly have been enriched by getting to know this warm, wonderful and friendly woman. Congratulations, Lorraine, on your much deserved award. 1991-92 HYLAND HILLS PATROL AWARDS Senior Patroller Award - Mark Schmit, Don Toays Certified Patroller Award - Jim Andrews Outstanding Patroller Award - Mary Pritchett Bravo Award for the most hours - Mark Schn-cit 15 Year Award - Judy MacGfbbon 20 Year Award - Frank Thomas 25 Year Award - Gunnar Nesse, John Proudfit R) Call to register or for more information CONGRATULATIONS AWARD RECIPIENTS! These volunteers are exemplary repnesentives of the many volunteers active each year at Hennepin Parks. Award recipients contributed approximately 750 hours during 1991, with a total contribution of 3,933 hours. DEB GROTENHUIS Deb is a Lowry Nature Center volunteer, assisting with birdbanding, outreach programs, bird identification programs, and natural resource projocts such as the Osprey Reintroduction Project, Raptor Search, Songbird Survey and Bluebird Recovery Project. Deb has an impressive ability to teach volunteers and staff about a variety of topics including ways to teach bird identification to young children. Since June of 1982, Deb has donated a total of 557 hours to Hennepin Parks, including 51 hours in 1991. This is especially commendable considering she is raising four chit dren and involving them in volunteering as well. TIFFANY JANIAK Tiffany, 13, has been a youth volunteer since she was 6 years old. She has been actively involved with the NfirmAqua fishing education program, birdbanding, special events, full moon walks and animal care at Lowry, Eastman and Richardson Nature Centers and the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Tiffany stands out as a spokesperson for Hennepin Parks and as a teacher to both youth and adults. Her outgoing personality, willing hands and creative mind are appreciated by staff. She is an exhuberant volunteer and often does the same job as adult volunteers with comparable quality. SinceJuneof1985, Tiffany has donated a total of 173 hours, including 80 hours in 1991. JOAN KNUTSON Joan is a volunteer at almost every Hennepin Parks location, working with school groups, full moon hikes, special events, snowshoe bikes, monarch tagging, deer watch, tree planting, loon and raptor surveys and prairie seed collection. Joan never hesitates to offer help when it is needed. Her enthusiasm shows in her sincere interest in Hennepin Parks, park guests, the environment, and her willingness to increase her knowledge by attending both in-house training and outside workshops and meetings. Since September of 1989, Joan has donated a total of 523 hours to Hennepin Parks, including 219 hours in 1991. Jill is an Eastman Nature Center volunteer who primarily works with the Fall and Winter Osseo School Program. As an Osseo volunteer, Jill has donated hundreds of hours teaching a variety of topics to school children. Her input has been sought by both the school district and nature centerstaff when revisions have been made to the program. Duetohermperior teaching skills, Jill has been filmed by the school district for pre -teaching units and has been an important role model and trainer for new volunteers. She has remained active while raising a family, including the birth of her daughter this past fall. Since September of 1985, Jill has donated a total of 312 hours, including 147 hours in 1991. C. PERRY SCHENK Perry is an all around volunteer. He drives from Sauk Rapids to Eastman Nature Center, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park and other parks as needed, to participate in special events, the cross-country ski trail patrol, and nature center programs such as the Osseo School Program, maple syrupping, apple cider making, and snowshoe hikes. In addition, he has donated his carpentry skills to make bluebird houses, storage boxes and toys for special programs. Perry is committed, dependable, supportive, and has a great sense of humor. Perry's suggestions and insights are valued. Since January of 1985, Perry has worked 768 hours since 1985, with 79 hours in 1991. DON WENNER Don has been an alpine ski patroller at Hyland Hills Ski Area for26years! Don has been on the patrol longer than any other present member. His goal is to make 30 years. Through the years, Don has served as Patrol Director, has used his knowledge and experience as a ski instructor to help new patrollers, and was presented with a National Appointment in 1972; an award through National Ski Patrol for outstanding, dedicated service. His dedication has provided Hyland Hills with consistent serviceover the years and a goal forotherpatmIlers tostrivefor. Since1966,Don has contributed over1,600hours of service, with 84 hours in 1991. R) Call to register or for more information HENNEPIN PARKS 1992 SunmierVoluntwrldeualetfer Hennepin Parks 12615 Co. Rd. 9 Plymouth, MN 55441-1248 Volunteers Address Correction Requested Date: Name: Address: State: PROJECT INTERESTS Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Minneapolis, MN Permit No. 3197 Preferred Name: City: Phone: H W 1. CALL THE APPROPRIATE PARK to register for each oroiect. 2. Next, please list the projects you would like to participate in below. This form is used to keep our mailing lists up to date. Mail this form or drop off at any park location. SITE PREFERENCES (P) Preferred Northern Division Parks: Baker Park Reserve Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Crow -Hassan Park Reserve Elm Creek Park Reserve Fish Lake Regional Park Lake Rebecca Park Reserve T) Willing to Travel if needed (l) Not interested in. PLEASE KEEP ME ON THE MAILING LIST for projects relating to: Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Education Natural Resources Special Events Southern Division Parks: Carver Park Reserve Cleary Lake Regional Park French Regional Park Hyland Lake Park Reserve Murphy-Hamehan Park Reserve Are you already a volunteer? YES/NO Are you receiving multiple copies of newsletter? YES/NO Please list anyone at your address who does not want to receive the newsletter: Printed on recycled paper with soy based ink - conserving our natural resources Existing Trail Corridor with Gaps Gaps between Trail Ends and Existing Development Gaps between Trail Facilities One-sided Trails Unmarked or Unprotected Crossings Bike Lanes on Major Roads Bike Lanes at Intersections TRAIL DESIGN GUIDELINES SIDEWALKS (Class 1) 4 to 6 foot wide concrete pathway In commercial/retail districts Schools, apartments, healthcare facilities Transit hubs Special zones (downtown) ONE-SIDED TRAIL (Class 1) 8 foot wide asphalt Along two-lane major collectors 5,000-10,000 ADT and lower speeds Existing or planned development Trail system links TWO-SIDED TRAIL (Class 1) 8 foot wide asphalt Along two or four -lane major collectors and minor arterials 105000+ ADT and higher speeds Where development, pedestrian activity or special conditions warrant TRAIL DESIGN GUIDELINES (cont.) OFF-ROAD TRAILS (Class 1) 8 foot wide asphalt/crushed stone Along RR ROW Along creek corridors, lake fronts, etc. Within parks Within residential developments BIKE LANES (Class 11) 5 to 6 foot wide striped shoulder Minor collector streets with 30-35 mph speeds 2,000-51000 ADT and low speeds Lower to medium density development, parks Links between trail segments BIKE ROUTES (Class III) Signing only 2,000 ADT and low speeds Residential neighborhoods Links between trail segments PLYMOUTH PROJECT SELECTION Safety Consistency with Trail Plan Anticipated Usage Ease of Implementation Costs/Funding DRAFT 8-11-92 PARKS CIP 1993-97 1993 Land acquisition - playfield 750,000 Plymouth Creek Park r andicapped playground 110,000 rk J 4- re, loc6LI-ec Zachary parking lot 65,000 R-idgexiau.. rails( j ) 175,000 Rd`S® S1wre fir. 7-d.nr'scc i© Neighl?orhood Park (?) 150,000 cteodopme- vF neLJ 1994 New playgrounds - Hemlock, Schmidt Lake, qcarffWA Mission and Timber Shores 150,000 West Medicine Lake City Park Phase I 750,000 Plymouth Creek Park tennis courts 350,000 Trails 75,000 Fishing dock East Beach 14,000 1995 Neighborhood park (?) 175,000 West Medicine Lake City Park Phase II 500,000 Trails 75,000 1996 Neighborhood park (?) 175,000 Trails 100,000 Playfield #10 350,000 1997 Neighborhood park (?) 175,000 Trails 100,000 DRAFT 8-11-92 PARKS CIP 1993-97 1993 Land acquisition - playfield 750,000 Plymouth Creek Park handicapped playground 110,000 Zachary parking lot 65,000 Ridgemount trail (Plymouth Rd to Zachary Ln) 175,000 Plymouth Creek Park - frisbee golf course 15,000 Neighborhood Park (?) 150,000 1994 New playgrounds - Hemlock, Schmidt Lake, Mission and Timber Shores 150,000 West Medicine Lake City Park Phase I 750,000 Plymouth Creek Park tennis courts 350,000 Trails 75,000 Fishing dock East Beach 14,000 1995 Neighborhood park (?) 175,000 West Medicine Lake City Park Phase II 500,000 Trails 75,000 1996 Neighborhood park (?) 175,000 Trails 100,000 Playfield #10 350,000 1997 Neighborhood park (?) 175,000 Trails 100,000 DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. PLYMOUTH CITY SURVEY 3128 Dean Court Track/Issues/Demos Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 Hello, I'm of Decision Resources, Ltd.• a nationwide polling firm. We're talking with people in Plymouth today and would like to ask you a several questions on a confidential basis. (DO NOT PAUSE) A. Are you registered to vote in Plymouth? 1. Approximately how long have you lived in Plymouth? Yes (CONTINUE) ....... 100% No (THANK & TERMINATE).O'/. LESS THAN ONE YEAR ..... 5% 1 - 2 YEARS ........... 19% 3 - 5 YEARS ........... 22% 6 - 10 YEARS .......... 26% 11 - 20 YEARS......... 19% OVER TWENTY YEARS ..... 20% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% 2. In what city and/or state was your immediate prior residence located? PLYMOUTH; 6% MINNEAPOLIS; 12% SOUTH SUBURBS; 7% RURAL MN; 12% WEST SUBURBS; 11'/. OUT OF USA; 3% MIDWEST; 15% REST OF USA; 11'/. NORTH SUBURBS 19% 3. As things now stand, how long in LESS THAN ONE YEAR ..... 4% the future do you expect to live 1 - 2 YEARS ............ 4% in Plymouth? 3 - 5 YEARS ........... 12% 90% 6 - 10 YEARS .......... 10% O; OVER TEN YEARS........ 52% 2; 8% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 19% Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. Let's start oldest to youngest. 4. First, persons over 55? 5. Other adults? 6. High school aged 7. Junior high aged children 8. Elementary school aged 9. Pre-schoolers? 0; 79% 1; 10% 2+; 12'/. 0; 10% 1; 23% 2; 56% 3+; 12% 0; 82% 1; 15% 2; 4'/. 0; 90% 1; 10% O; 78% 1; 14% 2; 8% 0; 81% 1; 11% 2; 8% 1 10. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT.............50% life in Plymouth -- excellent, GOOD..................47% good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR..............3% POOR...................1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% 11. Over the next five years, do you DECLINE................8% expect the quality of life in REMAIN ABOUT THE SAME.49% Plymouth to decline, remain about IMPROVE...............42% the same, or improve? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 2% 12. What do you like MOST about living in Plymouth? DON'T KNOW; 10% SCHOOLS; 5% OPEN SPACE; 13% LOCATION; 30% RECREATION; 4% NEIGHBORHOOD; 7% RURAL BUT CLOSE; 8X QUIET; 6% PEOPLE; 5% SUBURBAN; 7% WELL-RUN; 5% 13. What do you like LEAST about living in Plymouth? DON'T KNOW; 22% NOTHING; 20% LOCATION; 8% TAXES; 11% SERVICES; 7% NO SHOPS; 6% TRAFFIC; 7% CROWDED; 7% SCHOOLS; 2% SUBURBAN; 3% OTHER; 7% 14. How much pride do you take in the GREAT DEAL ............ 30% City of Plymouth as a place to QUITE A LOT........... 42% live -- a great deal, quite a SOME..................22% lot, some, or very little? VERY LITTLE........... 5% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% 15. If you had the chance, would you YES...................19% like to move away from your NO....................79% neighborhood in Plymouth? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 3% IF "YES" IN QUESTION 0159 ASK: 16. Where would you like to move? IN PLYMOUTH ............ 5% BACK TO CITY ........... 1% k ANOTHER SUBURB ......... 4% FURTHER FROM MPLS...... 5% OUT OF MINNESOTA ....... 3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% 17. -If you were moving to another city, what factors would be most important to you in selecting your new place of residence? DON'T KNOW; 9% SCHOOLS; 20% CLIMATE; 12% CLOSE TO WORK; 9% NEIGHBORHOOD; 16'/. LIKE PLYMOUTH; 5% JOBS; 6'/. AWAY FROM CITY; 7% PARKS; 5% QUALITY OF LIFE; 8% OTHER; 3% 18. If it were needed to maintain FAVOR.................42% city services at their current OPPOSE................50% level, would you favor or oppose DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 9% an increase in city property taxes? 2 19. Do you consider property taxes in EXCESSIVELY HIGH ...... 13% 5% Plymouth to be excessively high,. RELATIVELY HIGH ....... 37% 85% relatively high, about average, ABOUT AVERAGE ......... 41% City Street Maintenance or comparatively low? COMPARATIVELY LOW ...... 4% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 5% As you may know, property taxes are divided between the City of Plymouth, Hennepin County, and your local public school district. 20. For each dollar'of property taxes UNDER TEN PERCENT# ..... '7% you pay, about what percentage do 10% TO 20%............26% you think goes to city govern- 21'/. TO 30%............17% ment7 31% TO 40% .............9% 41% TO 50% .............6% 51% TO 60% ............. 1% 61'/. TO 70% .............2% OVER SEVENTY PERCENT ... 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 31% 21. Overall, would you rate park and EXCELLENT.............41% recreation facilities in Plymouth GOOD..................44% as'excellent, good, only fair, or ONLY FAIR..............8% poor?. POOR...................4% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 3% I would like to read you a short list of government services, and have you tell me, for each one, whether you are generally satis- fied or dissatisfied with that service.... 22. Park Maintenance 23. Snow Plowing SATIS DSSAT 92% 3% 85% 9% 24. Police 91% 5% 25. Fire Protection 85% 3% 26. City Street Maintenance 87% 8% BOTH/ D.K./ NEITH REF. 1% 5% 1% 4% 1% 4% 1% 11% 4% 27. County Road and Highway Maintenance 88% 9% 1% 28. Animal Control 74% 19% 2% IF "DISSATISFIED" IN QUESTIONS #21-28, ASK FOR EACH ONE: 29. Why are you dissatisfied with ANIMALS; 13% PLOW LATE; 5% POTHOLES; 5% PARKS LITTERED; 2% PEOPLE RUDE; 2% SLOW; 4% 01 1% 2% 6'/. Let's talk about Plymouth City Government for a few minutes. When many people think about their local government, they think of the elected officials who represent them.... 30. How much do you feel you know GREAT DEAL.............2% about the work of the Mayor and FAIR AMOUNT ........... 36% City Council -- a great deal, VERY LITTLE ........... 61% a fair amount, or very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% 31. From what you know, do you approve STRONGLY APPROVE...... 18% or disapprove of the job the Mayor SOMEWHAT APPROVE...... 60% and City Council are doing? (WAIT SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE.... 5% FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel STRONGLY DISAPPROVE.... 2% strongly that way?' DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 16% 32. Offhand, do you recall the name SCHNEIDER NAMED....... 26% of the Mayor? (IF "YES," ASK:) OTHER NAMED ............ 7% What is his name? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 67% OTHER: 3 Do you recall the names of any current members of the Plymouth City Council? (IF "YES," ASK:) Which council members do you recall? MENTIONED NOT MENTIONED 33. David Crain 6% 94% 34. Maria Vasiliou 12'/. 89% 35. Bob Zitur 10% 90K 36. Jerry Sisk 8% 92% 37. Other [ 3 5% 96% 38. How much first-hand contact have QUITE A LOT ............. 4% you had with the Plymouth City SOME..................17% staff -- quite a lot, some, or VERY LITTLE ........... 76% very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 3% 39. From what you have seen or heard, EXCELLENT.............11% how would you rate the job per- GOOD..................61% formance of the Plymouth City ONLY F.AIR.............11% staff -- excellent, good, only POOR...................4% fair, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 14% 40. During the past twelve months, YES...................49% have you contacted anyone working NO....................50% for the City of Plymouth to ob- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% tain information, to get service, or make a complaint? 4 IF "YES," ASK: 41. What was the nature of your most recent inquiry, that is, what information or service did you need? CLASSES; 3'% PARK-REC; 6% PERMIT; 7% SEWER -WATER; 3% COMPLAINT; 8% STREETS; 5% TAX INFO; 4% CODE INFO; A% OTHER; 6% DON'T KNOW; 3% 42. Which department or official did you contact first about this inquiry? PARK-REC; 6% BLDG INSPECTION; 5% SPEC. PERSON; 2% POLICE; 8% CITY HALL; 9% PUBLIC WORKS; 7% OTHER; 5% DON'T KNOW; 7% 43. In general, were you satis- SATISFIED.............42% fied or dissatisfied with DISSATISFIED ............ 7% the way your inquiry was DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% handled? IF "DISSATISFIED" IN QUESTION 043, ASK: 44. Why were you dissatisfied? NOT HELPFUL; 4% RUDE; 1% SLOW; 2% The Plymouth park system is composed of trails, larger city parks, community playfields, and smaller neighborhood parks. Of these four types of facilities, which do members of your household use? 49. Do you feel that the current mix YES. .* ................. 89% of recreational opportunities NO.....................7% sufficiently meets the needs.of DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....4% the members of your household? IF "NO" IN QUESTION #499 ASK: 50. What additional recreational opportunities would you like to see the City of Plymouth offer residents? PRESCHOOL; 2% POOL; 1% TRAILS; 3% TEENS; 1% 5 USE NONUSE D.K./REF 45. Trails- 59% 40% 1% 46. Larger city parks 56% 43% 1% 47. Community playfields 40% 59% 1% 48. Smaller neighborhood parks 58% 42% 1% 49. Do you feel that the current mix YES. .* ................. 89% of recreational opportunities NO.....................7% sufficiently meets the needs.of DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....4% the members of your household? IF "NO" IN QUESTION #499 ASK: 50. What additional recreational opportunities would you like to see the City of Plymouth offer residents? PRESCHOOL; 2% POOL; 1% TRAILS; 3% TEENS; 1% 5 51. What is the location of your principal retail shopping area, RIDGEDALE; 69% WAYZATA; 9% FOUR SEASONS; 10% HOLIDAY; 3% 6 AND 101; 3% OTHER; 6% 52. How important to you is it that VERY IMPORTANT ........ 21% the City of Plymouth develop a SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT.... 20% central retail shopping area in NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT..58% the city -- very important, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% somewhat important, or not at all important? 53. Should the development of conven- YES...................28% ience outlets in Plymouth, such NO .................... 70% as gas stations and food stores, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% be made a top priority? 54. Do you feel that residents have ADEQUATE..............54% an adequate opportunity for in- INADEQUATE ............ 21% put into the zoning and land use DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 25% decision-making process in Plymouth? 55. Do you feel the City of Plymouth TOO T0UGH..............2% is too tough, about right, or not ABOUT RIGHT ........... 71% tough enough in enforcing the NOT TOUGH ENOUGH...... 18% City Code on such nuisances as DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 9% animal control, garbage disposal, junk cars, and noise? IF "TOO TOUGH" OR "NOT TOUGH ENOUGH," ASK: 56. Why do you feel that way? ANIMALS; 11% JUNK; 4% TOO STRICT; 1% OTHER; 4'% 57. In the past, have you had City YES...................38% Inspectors come to your resi- NO....................60% dence? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% IF "YES" IN QUESTION #57, ASK: 58. What was the purpose of their visit(s)? BLDG INSPECTION; 13% ADDITION; 12% ASSESSOR; 7% FIRE INSPECT; 1% REPAIR; 2% TREES; 2% 59. How would you rate their VERY HELPFUL .......... 14% helpfulness -- very helpful, SOMEWHAT HELPFUL...... 17% somewhat helpful, or not at NOT AT ALL HELPFUL ..... 3% all helpful? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 5% 6 60. In general, do you feel that the YES...................74% City enforces its codes fairly, NO....................10% and consistently? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 16% 61. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT ............. 53 appearance of your neighborhood GOOD..................40% excellent, good, only fair, ONLY FAIR..............7% or poor? POOR...................1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..._.0% 62. Do you feel your municipal water COMPARATIVELY HIGH .... 23% and sewer charges are compara- ABOUT RIGHT ........... 55% tively high, about right, or COMPARATIVELY LOW ...... 6% comparatively low for the Metro- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 16% politan Area? 63. Other than voting, do you feel YES....................72% that if you wanted to, you could No.....................21% have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 7% of Plymouth runs things? There has been a substntial amount of commercial and industrial development in Plymouth. 64. Do you feel that the pace of TOO RAPID.............22% commercial and industrial devel- ABOUT RIGHT ........... 66% opment in the city has been too NOT FAST ENOUGH........ 7% rapid, about right, or not fast DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 6% enough? REF. 65. Does the development across the WELL-PLANNED.......... 67% city seem well-planned for the DISCONNECTED .......... 14% future of Plymouth or a series BOTH (VOL.) ............ 5% of disconnected projects? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 14% 66. Do the more recent commercial and BLEND.................77% industrial developments aesthet- DO NOT BLEND .......... 15% ically blend with the natural DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 8% landscape, or not? 67. Do you currently separate recy- YES...................54% clables from the rest of your' NO....................46% garbage? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% IF "YES" IN QUESTION #67, ASK: Which of the following materials do you recycle? YES NO D.K. REF. 68. Glass? 38% 16% 1'/. 0% 69. Newspaper and cardboard? 50% 4% 0% O% 70. Metal and aluminum? 44% 10% 0% 0% 7 71. Do you use the drop-off center for recycling, participate in the curb- side pick-up recycling program, or use some other program? IF "NO" IN QUESTION #71, ASK: DROP-OFF CENTER........ 6% CURBSIDE PICK-UP ...... 40% OTHER PROGRAM .......... 6% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% Other: The City offers a twice monthly curbside collection of recyclable materials, such as newspaper, glass, and metal. 72. Could you .tell me why don't you participate in this program? BUSY; 10% LAZY -DON'T CARE; 11% SMALL AMT GARBAGE; 3% NO INFO; 6% INCONVENIENT; 2% ELSEWHERE; 2% DK; 12% 73. Are there ways the curbside recycling program could be changed or enhanced so that you would participate? (IF YES," ASK:) What are they? NONE; 15% MORE INFO 7% STORAGE; 2% CLOSER; 1% OTHER; 1% DK; 10% As -you may know, several refuse haulers serve Plymouth. .This arrangement has permitted citizens to choose their own haulers and contract directly with them. But, it has also created sig- nificant overlap between the haulers and increased noise and congestion on city streets. 74. Of the following three proposals, which do you most favor: A. The City contracts with one hauler to serve the entire city. B. The City contracts with a group of haulers, each serving one area of Plymouth exclusively. C. The present system. PROPOSAL A............ 9% PROPOSAL B............27% PROPOSAL C............57% DON'T CARE (VOL.)...... 3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... ..4% Hennepin County will soon requite all residents to separate recyclable from their trash. The City of Plymouth is currently reviewing alternatives to comply with the county requirement. One approach would be to contract for the separation procedure to be undertaken for all citizens in the city.... B 75. Would you favor or oppose re- FAVOR.................41% placing the curbside recyclingOPPOSE................4'7% pick-up program with a system DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 12% in which the City contracted with haulers to collect all refuse, and the collectors later separated recyclable materials from other trash? Another approach would be to offer incentive to residents to do their own separation.... 76. Would you favor or oppose the FAVOR.................'70% city arranging to, base garbage OPPOSE................24% collection fees upon the amount DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 7% of refuse a household sets out, so that households which recy- cled would be charged less? 77. Are there safety hazards in the City of Plymouth which particularly concern you? (IF "YES," ASK:) What are they? NO; 73'% BAD ROADS; 4% NO SIGNS; 2% SPEED; 5% WATER; 1% NO LIGHTS; 3% HWY 55; 2% DUMP; 2% KIDS; 2% OTHER; 6% On another topic.... In the past, the City has considered building a community center containing recreational facilities and meeting areas. 78. Do you support or oppose the STRONGLY FAVOR........ 25% building of a community center SOMEWHAT FAVOR........ 28% in Plymouth? (WAIT FOR RE- SOMEWHAT OPPOSE....... 18% SPONSE) Do you feel strongly STRONGLY OPPOSE....... 20% that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 9% I would like- to read you a list of facilities that could be included in the community center. For each one, please tell me if you would strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose its inclusion in the complex. 9 ST FAV FAVOR OPPOS ST OPP DK,/RF 79. A senior citizen center?. 21'/. 54% 14'/. 7'/. 4% 80. A county library? 22% 46'/. 21% 7% 4% B1. An indoor swimming pool? 17'/. 37% 31% 11% 4% 82. An indoor ice skating rink? 16% 33% 35% 11% 5% 83. A multipurpose gym- nasium? 17% 43% 27% 10% 4% 9 ST FAV FAVOR OPPOS ST OPP DK/RF 84.- An exercise room? 11% 42% 31% 12% 5% 65. A meeting and crafts room? 13% 48% 29% 7% 4% 86. Are there any other facilities you would like to see in the community center? (IF "YES," ASK:) What are they? NO; 77% DAYCARE; 3% THEATER; 2% TENNIS; 2% BALL; 2'/. TEENS; 3% SOCCER; 1% OTHER; 7% 87,- If the proposed community center QUITE A LOT MORE ....... 25% contained the features you SOMEWHAT MORE LIKELY ... 46% favored, how much more likely NOT AT ALL LIKELY...... 23% would you be to support its DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 6% construction -- quite a lot more likely, somewhat more likely, or not at all? To build a community center will require passage of a bond ref- erendum. Taxpayers would be asked to pay for the construction of the facility and to share in the cost of operating the center. User fees would also underwrite its operation. 88. How much would you be willing to pay in additional property taxes to support the construction and partial operation of a Plymouth Community Center. (START WITH A RANDOMLY SELECTED CHOICE FROM 1 - #8) Let's say, would you be willing to pay $ per year? MOVE TO NEXT CHOICE UP OR DOWN DEPENDING ON ANSWER.... REPEAT THE PROCESS.) NOTHING................33% 25 ....................13 50 ....................13 75 .....................7% 100 ...................15 125 ....................6 150 ....................3 175 ....................1 200 ....................5 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 7% 89. Are you aware of the Neighborhood UNAWARE................18% Watch Program? (IF "YES," ASK:) AWARE/NOT MEMBER....... 58% Are you a member? AWARE/MEMBER ........... 23% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 1% 90. Do you or any members of your NONE....................IV household own an automobile? ONE....................13% IF "YES," ASK:) How many auto- TWO....................59% mobiles are owned by members of THREE..................16% this household? FOUR OR MORE ........... 11% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 0% 91. Do you feel that the availability YES....................69% of public transportation is ade- NO.....................21% quate for the needs of you and DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 11% your household? IF "NO" IN QUESTION #91, ASK: 10 92. What additional services would you like to see offered? MORE BUSSES; 11% DOWNTOWN; 4% LIGHT RAIL; 2% OTHER; 4% 93. Do you currently use the Park and DON'T USE/NO .......... 80% Ride Service? (IF "NO," ASK:) DON'T USE/YES......... 10% If parking lots were closer to USE CURRENTLY .......... 8% your home, would you be more DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2`/. likely to use the service? 94. How would you rate the City's EXCELLENT.............19% overall performance in communi GOOD..................54% cating key local issues to resi- ONLY FAIR.............18% dents in its publications and on POOR...................4% cable television -- excellent, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 6% good, only fair, or poor? 95. What is your primary source of information concerning city government in Plymouth -- news- papers, radio, television, city publications, neighbors, or something else? NEWSPAPERS ............ 5O'/. RADIO..................1% TELEVISION.............7% CITY PUBLICATIONS ..... 37% NEIGHBORS..............4% SOMETHING ELSE......... 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% IF SPECIFIC MEDIA IN QUESTION #95, ASK: 96. Could you tell me which (newspaper/radio station/tele- vision station/city publication)? DON'T KNOW; 10% "PARADE"; 27% SAILOR; 30% STRIB; 13% POST; 13% CH. 37; 3% OTHER; 3% IF "SOMETHING ELSE," IN QUESTION 095, ASK: 97. What is that other source? FRIENDS; 2% 98. Do you recall receiving the bi- monthly city publication, Plymouth on Parade"? IF "YES" IN QUESTION #92, ASK:' YES...................88% NO....................11% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% 99. Do you or any members of YES....................79% your household read No.......................8% Plymouth on Parade"? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 2% IF "YES" 1N QUESTION 099, ASK: 100. What types of information do you seek and what kinds of articles do you read in "Plymouth on Parade"? SCAN; 11'/. READ ALL; 23% REC; 13% EVENTS; 10% ISSUES; 11% RECYCLING; 3% OTHER; 4% DK; 4% 11 Currently "Plymouth on Parade" contains both current news about City government and policies AND information about City recreational programs. Some people feel it would be better if Plymouth residents were sent two different publications: one covering city government and policies; the second, recreational programs. Others feel that one publication is all that is needed. How about you --- 101. Should the City. continue to mail CONTINUE CURRENT ONE..72% the current "Plymouth on Parade", TWO PUBLICATIONS ...... 11% or should there be two publica- DOESN'T MATTER........ 13% tions, or doesn't it matter to DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... S% You? 102. Does this household subscribe to YES...................50% cable television? NO....................50% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% IF "YES" IN QUESTION 0102, ASK: 103. Do any members of this YES...................26% household watch the Plymouth NO....................23% City Council Meetings broad- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% casts? Over the last year, the City has produced cable television programs on the topics of solid waste recycling, the City budget, meet your Mayor and Council, introductions to City Council meetings, Plymouth Metrolink, snowplowing, and similar topics. 104. Are there any other specific topics or issues you would like to see covered in city -produced cable television programs? NONE; 35% DEVELOPMENT; 3% PROMOTE CITY; 2% OTHER; 4% DK; 6'/. Now, just a few more questions for statistical purposes.... 105. Do you own or rent your present residence? 106. What is your age, please? READ CATEGORIES) 12 OWN...................87% RENT..................13% REFUSED................0% 18-24 ..................7% 25-34 .................24 35-44 .................31 45-54 .................21 55-64 .................12% 65 AND OVER ............ 5% REFUSED................1% 107. What is the occupation of the head of this household? PROFESSIONAL -TECHNICAL; 25% OWNER -MANAGER; 40% CLERICAL -SALES; 15% BLUE COLLAR; 11% RETIRED; 7% SCATTERED; 2% 108. What is your present marital SINGLE................12% status, please? Are you pre- MARRIED...............04% sently single, married, divorced DIVORCED ................ 3% or widowed? WIDOWED................1% REFUSED................0% IF "MARRIED" IN QUESTION 0108, ASK. 109. Do both spouses work outside YES...................53% the home? NO....................31% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% 110. How many full-time or part-time employed members of this household work in the O; 69% 1; 22% City of Plymouth? 9, 2; 6%- 3; 3% 11.1. How many full-time of part-time employed members of this household work outside the O; 15% 1; 39% City? 2; 39% 3+; 7% IF MORE THAN ZERO IN QUESTION #111, ASK: 112. In what cities do they work: PLEASE SEE TYPED SHEET FOR THIS INFORMATION 113. Can you tell me approximately what is the level of income for all members of your household before any taxes? Is the total annual income: READ CHOICES 01-#7) BELOW $10,000..........1 510,001-$20,000........3 20,001-$30,000........6 30,001-$40,000.......16 40,001-$50,000.......17 50,001-$60,000.......16 60,001-$70,000........7 OVER $70,000..........23 DON'T KNOW.............2% REFUSED................9 113. Sex (BY OBSERVATION: DO NOT ASK) MALE..................49% FEMALE................51% ZONES; PCTS. 1, 12, 15, 16; 26% 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 40'/. 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14; 35% 13 DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. 3128 Dean Court Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 PLYMOUTH CITY SURVEY Track/Issues/Demos Hello, I'm___ of Decision Resources, Ltd., a nationwide polling firm. We're talking with people in Plymouth today and would like to ask you a several questions on a confidential basis. (DO NOT PAUSE) A. Are you registered to vote in Plymouth? 1. Approximately how long have you lived in Plymouth? Yes (CONTINUE) ....... 100% No (THANK & TERMINATE).O% LESS THAN ONE YEAR ..... S% 1 - 2 YEARS ........... 19% 3 - 5 YEARS ........... 22% 6 - 10 YEARS .......... 26% 11 - 20 YEARS......... 19% OVER TWENTY YEARS ..... 20% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% 2. In what city and/or state was your immediate prior residence located? PLYMOUTH; 6'/. MINNEAPOLIS; 12% SOUTH SUBURBS; 7% RURAL MN; 12'/. WEST SUBURBS; 11% OUT OF USA; 3% MIDWEST; 15% REST OF USA; 11% NORTH SUBURBS 19% 3. As things now stand, how long in LESS THAN ONE YEAR ..... 4% the future do you expect to live I - 2 YEARS ............ 4% in Plymouth? 3 - 5 YEARS ........... 12% 6 - 10 YEARS .......... 10% OVER TEN YEARS........ 52% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 19% Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. Let's start oldest -to youngest. 4. First, persons over 55? 5. Other adults? 6. High school aged 7. Junior high aged children S. Elementary school aged 9. Pre-schoolers? 1 O; 79% 1; 10% 2+; 12% O; 10% 1; 23% 2; 56% 3+; 12% O; 82% 1; 15% 2; 4% O; 90% 1; 10% O; 78% 1; 14% 2; 8% O; 81% 1; 11'/. 2; 8% 0 10. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT.............50% life in Plymouth -- excellent, GOOD..................47% good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR. '** .......... 3% POOR...................1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% 11. Over the next five years, do you DECLINE................8% expect the quality of life in REMAIN ABOUT THE SAME.49'/. Plymouth to decline, remain about IMPROVE...............42% the same, or improve? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 2% 12. What do you like MOST about living in Plymouth? DON'T KNOW; 10% SCHOOLS; 5% OPEN SPACE; 13% LOCATION; 30% RECREATION; 4'/. NEIGHBORHOOD; 7% RURAL BUT CLOSE; 8% QUIET; 6'/. PEOPLE; 5% SUBURBAN; 7% WELL-RUN; 5% 13. What do you like LEAST about living in Plymouth? DON'T KNOW; 22% NOTHING; 20% LOCATION; 8% TAXES; 11'/. SERVICES; 7% NO SHOPS; 6% TRAFFIC; 7% CROWDED; 7% SCHOOLS; 2% SUBURBAN; 3'/. OTHER; 7% 14. How much pride do you take in the GREAT DEAL ............ 30% City of Plymouth as a place to QUITE A LOT........... 42% live -- a great deal, quite a SOME..................22% lot, some, or very little? VERY LITTLE........... 5% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% 15. 'If you had the chance, would you YES...................19% like to move away from your NO........ .........79% neighborhood in Plymouth? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 3% IF "YES" IN QUESTION #15, ASK: 16. Where would you like to move? IN PLYMOUTH ............ 5% BACK TO CITY ........... 1% ANOTHER SUBURB ......... 4% FURTHER FROM MPLS...... 5%_ OUT OF MINNESOTA ....... 3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% 17. --If you were moving to another city, what factors would be most important to you in selecting your new place of residence? DON'T KNOW; 9% SCHOOLS; 20'/. CLIMATE; 12% CLOSE TO WORK; 9% NEIGHBORHOOD; 16% LIKE PLYMOUTH; 5'/. JOBS; 6'/. AWAY FROM CITY; 7% PARKS; 5% QUALITY OF LIFE; 8% OTHER; 3% 18. If it were needed to maintain FAVOR.................42% city services at their current OPPOSE................50% level, would you favor or oppose DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 9% an increase in city property taxes? 2 19. Do you consider property taxes in EXCESSIVELY HIGH ...... 13% DSSAT Plymouth to be excessively high, RELATIVELY HIGH ....... 37% relatively high, about average, ABOUT AVERAGE ......... 41% or comparatively low? COMPARATIVELY LOW ...... 4% 22. Park Maintenance DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 5% As you may know, property taxes are divided between the City of Plymouth, Hennepin County, and your local public school district. 20. For each dollar of property taxes UNDER TEN PERCENTB..... '7% 1% You pay, about what percentage do 10'% TO 20%............26% Police you think goes to city govern- 21% TO 30%............17 1% ment? 31% TO 40% .............9 Fire Protection 85% 41% TO 50% .............6% 1% 11% 51'% TO 60% ............. 1% City Street Maintenance 87% 61'% TO 70% .............2 4% 1'% OVER SEVENTY PERCENT ... 1% County Road and Highway DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 31% 21. Overall, would you rate park and EXCELLENT.............41% Maintenance recreation facilities in Plymouth GOOD..................44% 1% as'excellent, good, only fair, or ONLY FAIR..............8% Animal Control poorT POOR...................4% 2% 6% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 3% I would like to read you a short list of government services, and have you tell me, for each one, whether you are generally satis- fied or dissatisfied with that service._.. IF "DISSATISFIED" IN QUESTIONS 821-28, ASK FOR EACH ONE: 29. Why are you dissatisfied with ANIMALS; 13% PLOW LATE; 5% POTHOLES; 5% PARKS LITTERED; 2% PEOPLE RUDE; 2% SLOW; 4% K SATIS DSSAT BOTH/ D.K./ NEITH REF. 22. Park Maintenance 92% 3% 1% 5% 23. Snow Plowing 65% 9% 1% 4% 24. Police 91% 5% 1% 4'% 25. Fire Protection 85% 3% 1% 11% 26. City Street Maintenance 87% 8% 4% 1'% 27. County Road and Highway Maintenance 88'% 9'% 1% 2% 28. Animal Control 74% 19% 2% 6% IF "DISSATISFIED" IN QUESTIONS 821-28, ASK FOR EACH ONE: 29. Why are you dissatisfied with ANIMALS; 13% PLOW LATE; 5% POTHOLES; 5% PARKS LITTERED; 2% PEOPLE RUDE; 2% SLOW; 4% K Let's talk about Plymouth City Government for a few minutes. When many people think about their local governments they think of the elected officials who represent them.... 30. How much do you feel you know GREAT DEAL.............2% about the work of the Mayor and FAIR AMOUNT ........... 36% City Council -- a great deal, VERY LITTLE ........... 61% a fair amount, or very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% 31. From what you know, do you approve STRONGLY APPROVE...... 16% or disapprove of the job the Mayor SOMEWHAT APPROVE...... 60% and City Council are doing? (WAIT SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE.... 5% FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel STRONGLY DISAPPROVE.... 2% strongly that way?' DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 16% 32. Offhand, do you recall the name SCHNEIDER NAMED....... 26% of the Mayor? (IF "YES," ASK:) OTHER NAMED ............ 7% What is his name? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 67% IOTHER: 3 Do you recall the names of any current members of the Plymouth City Council? (IF "YES," ASK:) Which council members do you recall? MENTIONED NOT MENTIONED 33. David Crain 6% 94% 34. Maria Vasiliou 12% 89% 35. Bob Zitur 10% 90% 36. Jerry Sisk 8% 92% 37. Other I 3 5% 96% 38. How much first-hand contact have QUITE A LOT ............ 4% you had with'the Plymouth City SOME...:..........:...17% staff -- quite a lot, some, or VERY LITTLE ........... 76% very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 3% 39. From what you have seen or heard, EXCELLENT.............11% how would you rate the job per- GOOD..................61Y. formance of the Plymouth City ONLY FAIR.............11% staff -- excellent, good, only POOR...................4% fair, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 14% 40. During the past twelve months, YES...................49% have you contacted anyone working NO....................50% for the City of Plymouth to ob- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% tain information, to get service, or make a complaint? 4 IF "YES," ASK: 41. What was the nature of your most recent inquiry, that is, what information or service did you need? CLASSES; 3% PARK-REC; 6% PERMIT; 7% SEWER -WATER; 3% COMPLAINT; 8% STREETS; 5% TAX INFO; 4% CODE INFO; 4% OTHER; 6% DON'T KNOW; 3% 42. Which department or official did you contact first about this inquiry? PARK-REC; 6% BLDG INSPECTION; 5% SPEC. PERSON; 2% POLICE; 8% CITY HALL; 9% PUBLIC WORKS; 7% OTHER; 5% DON'T KNOW; 7% 43. In general_, were you satis- SATISFIED.............42% fied or dissatisfied with DISSATISFIED ............ 7% the way your inquiry was DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% handled? IF "DISSATISFIED" IN QUESTION #43, ASK: 44. Why were you dissatisfied? NOT HELPFUL; 4% RUDE; 1% SLOW; 2% The Plymouth park system is composed of trails, larger city parks, community playfields, and smaller neighborhood parks. Of these four types of facilities, which -do members of your household use? USE NONUSE D.K../REF 45. Trails 59% - 40% 1% 46. Larger city parks 56'/. 43% 1% - 47. Community playfields 40% 59% 1% 48. Smaller neighborhood parks 58% 42% 1% 49. Do you feel that the current mix YES...................89% of recreational opportunities NO.....................7% sufficiently meets the needs.of DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 4% the members of your household? IF "NO" IN QUESTION #49, ASK: 50. What additional recreational opportunities would you like to see the City of Plymouth offer residents? PRESCHOOL; 2% POOL; 1% TRAILS; 3% TEENS; 1% 5 51. What is the location of your principal retail shopping area? RIDGEDALE; 69% WAYZATA; 9% FOUR SEASONS; 10% HOLIDAY; 3% 6 AND 101; 3% OTHER; 6% 52. How important to you is it that VERY IMPORTANT ........ 21X the City of Plymouth develop a SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT.... 20% central retail, shopping area in NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT..58% the city -- very important, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% somewhat important, or not at all important? 53. Should the development of conven- YES...................28% ience outlets in Plymouth, such NO .................... 70% as gas stations and food stores, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% - be made a top priority? 54. Do you feel that residents have ADEQUATE..............54% an adequate opportunity for in- INADEQUATE ............ 21% put into the zoning and land use DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 25% decision-making process in Plymouth? 55. Do you feel the City of Plymouth TOO TOUGH..............2% is too tough, about right, or not ABOUT RIGHT ........... 71% tough enough in enforcing the NOT TOUGH ENOUGH...... IB% City Code on such nuisances as DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 9% animal control, garbage disposal, junk cars, and noise? IF "TOO TOUGH" OR "NOT TOUGH ENOUGH," ASK: 56. Why do you feel that way? ANIMALS; 11% JUNK; 4% TOO STRICT; 1% OTHER; 4'% 57. In the past, have you had City YES...................38y. Inspectors come to your resi- NO....................60% dence? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% IF "YES" IN QUESTION 057, ASK: 58. What was the purpose of their visit(s)? BLDG INSPECTION; 13% ADDITION; 12% ASSESSOR; 7% FIRE INSPECT; 1% REPAIR; 2% TREES; 2'/. 59. How would you rate their VERY HELPFUL .......... 14% helpfulness -- very helpful, SOMEWHAT HELPFUL...... 17% somewhat helpful, or not at NOT AT ALL HELPFUL..... 3% all helpful? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 5% 6 60. In general, do you feel that the YES...................74% City enforces its codes fairly NO....................10% and consistently? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 16% 61. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT.............53% appearance of your neighborhood GOOD..................40% excellent, good, only fair, ONLY FAIR..............7% or poor? POOR...................1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% 62. Do you feel your municipal water COMPARATIVELY HIGH .... 23% and sewer charges are compara- ABOUT RIGHT ........... 55% tively high, about right, or COMPARATIVELY LOW ...... 6% comparatively low for the Metro- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 16% politan Area? 63. Other than voting, do you feel YES....................72% that if you wanted to, you could NO.....................21% have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 7% of Plymouth runs things? There has been a substntial amount of commercial and industrial development in Plymouth. 64. Do you feel that the pace of TOO RAPID.............22% commercial and industrial devel- ABOUT RIGHT ........... 66% opment in the city has been too NOT FAST ENOUGH........ 7% rapid, about right, or not fast DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 6% enough? 65. Does the development across the WELL-PLANNED.......... 67% city seem well-planned for the DISCONNECTED .......... 14% future of Plymouth or a series BOTH (VOL.) ............ 5% of disconnected projects? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 14% 66. Do the more recent commercial and BLEND.................77% industrial developments aesthet- DO NOT BLEND .......... 15% ically blend with the natural DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 8% landscape, or not? 67. Do you currently separate recy- YES...................54% clables from the rest of your' NO....................46% garbage? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% IF "YES" IN QUESTION 067, ASK: Which of the following materials do you recycle? YES NO D.K. REF. 68. Glass? 38% 16% 1% 0% 69. Newspaper and cardboard? 50'/. 4% 0% O% 70. Metal and aluminum? 44'/. 10% O''/. 0% 7 71. Do you use the drop-off center for recycling, participate in the curb- side pick-up recycling program, or use some other program? IF "NO" IN QUESTION k71, ASK: DROP-OFF CENTER........ 6% CURBSIDE PICK-UP ...... 4O% OTHER PROGRAM .......... 6% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% COther: 7 The City offers a twice monthly curbside collection of recyclable materials, such as newspaper, glass, and metal. 72. Could you tell me why don't you participate in this program? BUSY; 10% LAZY -DON'T CARE! 11% SMALL AMT GARBAGE; 3% NO INFO; 6% INCONVENIENT; 2% ELSEWHERE; 2% DK; 12% 73. Are there ways the curbside recycling program could be changed or enhanced so that you would participate? (IF YES," ASK:) What are they? NONE; 15% MORE INFO 7% STORAGE; 2% CLOSER; 1% OTHER; 1% DK; 10% As -you may know, several refuse haulers serve Plymouth. .This arrangement has permitted citizens to choose their own haulers and contract directly with them. But, it has also created sig- nificant overlap between the haulers and increased noise and congestion on city streets. 74. Of the following three proposals, which do you most favor: A. The City contracts with one hauler to serve the entire city. B. The City contracts with a group of haulers, each serving one, area of Plymouth exclusively. C. The present system. PROPOSAL A............ 9% PROPOSAL B............27% PROPOSAL C............57% DON'T CARE (VOL.) ...... 3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......4% Hennepin County will soon requite all residents to separate recyclable from their trash. The City of Plymouth is currently reviewing alternatives to comply with the county requirement. One approach would be to contract for the separation procedure to be undertaken for all citizens in the city.... 8 75. Would you favor or oppose re- FAVOR.................41% placing the curbside recycling OPPOSE................4'7% pick-up program with a system DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.... 12% in which the City contracted with haulers to collect all refuse, and the collectors later separated recyclable materials from other trash? Another approach would be to offer incentive to residents to do their own separation.... 76. Would you favor or oppose the FAVOR..................70% city arranging to,base garbage OPPOSE................24% collection fees upon the amount DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 7% of refuse a household sets out, so that households which recy- cled would be charged less? _ 77. Are there safety hazards in the City of Plymouth which particularly concern you? (IF "YES," ASK:) What are they? NO; 73% BAD ROADS; 4% NO SIGNS; 2% SPEED; 5% WATER; 1% NO LIGHTS; 3% HWY 55; 2% DUMP; 2% KIDS; 2% OTHER; 6% On another topic.... In the past, the City has considered building a community center containing recreational facilities and meeting areas. 78. Do you support or oppose the STRONGLY FAVOR........ 25% building of a community center SOMEWHAT FAVOR........ 28% in Plymouth? WAIT FOR RE- SOMEWHAT OPPOSE....... 16% SPONSE) Do you feel strongly STRONGLY OPPOSE....... 20% that way? 54'% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 9% I would like to read you a list of facilities that could be included in the community center. For each one, please tell me if you would strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose its inclusion in the complex. 9 ST FAV FAVOR OPPOS ST OPP DK./RF 79. A senior citizen center? 21'/. 54'% 14'/. 7% 4% 80. A county library? 22'% 46% 21% 7% 4% 81. An indoor swimming pool? 17% 37% 31'% 11'/. 4% 82. An indoor ice skating rink? 16% 33% 35% 11% 5% 83. A multipurpose gym- nasium? 17% 43% 27% 10% 4% 9 NO; 77% DAYCARE; 3% THEATER; 2% TEENS; 3% SOCCER; 1% OTHER; 7% B7. If the proposed community center contained the features you favored, how much more likely would you be to support its construction -- quite a lot more likely, somewhat more likely, or not at all? TENNIS; 2% BALL; 2'/. QUITE A LOT MORE ....... 25% SOMEWHAT MORE LIKELY ... 46% NOT AT ALL LIKELY...... 237 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 6% To build a community center will require passage of a bond ref- erendum. Taxpayers would be asked to pay for the construction of the facility and to share in the cost of operating the center. User fees would also underwrite its operation. 88. How much would you be willing to pay in additional property taxes to support the construction and partial operation of a Plymouth Community Center. (START WITH A RANDOMLY SELECTED CHOICE FROM 1 - #8) Let's say, would you be willing to pay $------ per year? MOVE TO NEXT CHOICE UP OR DOWN DEPENDING ON ANSWER.... REPEAT THE PROCESS.) NOTHING................33% 25 ....................13 50 ....................13 75 .....................7 100 ...................15 125 ....................6 150 ....................3 175 ....................1 200 ....................5 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 7% 89. Are you aware of the Neighborhood UNAWARE................I8% Watch Program? (IF "YES," ASK:) AWARE/NOT MEMBER....... 58% Are you. member? AWARE/MEMBER ........... 23'/. DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 1% 90. Do you or any members of your NONE....................1% household own an automobile? ONE....................13% IF "YES," ASK:) How many auto- TWO....................59% mobiles are owned by members of THREE..................16'/. this household? FOUR OR MORE ........... 11'/. DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... O% 91. Do you feel that the availability YES....................69% of public transportation is ade- NO.....................21-1 quate for the needs of you and DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 11% your household? IF "NO" IN QUESTION #91, ASK: 10 ST FAV FAVOR OPPOS ST OPP DK/RF B4, An exercise room? 11% 42% 31% 12% 5% 85. A meeting and crafts room? 13% 48% 29% 7% 4% 86. Are there any other facilities you would like to see in the community center? (IF "YES," ASK:) What are they? NO; 77% DAYCARE; 3% THEATER; 2% TEENS; 3% SOCCER; 1% OTHER; 7% B7. If the proposed community center contained the features you favored, how much more likely would you be to support its construction -- quite a lot more likely, somewhat more likely, or not at all? TENNIS; 2% BALL; 2'/. QUITE A LOT MORE ....... 25% SOMEWHAT MORE LIKELY ... 46% NOT AT ALL LIKELY...... 237 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 6% To build a community center will require passage of a bond ref- erendum. Taxpayers would be asked to pay for the construction of the facility and to share in the cost of operating the center. User fees would also underwrite its operation. 88. How much would you be willing to pay in additional property taxes to support the construction and partial operation of a Plymouth Community Center. (START WITH A RANDOMLY SELECTED CHOICE FROM 1 - #8) Let's say, would you be willing to pay $------ per year? MOVE TO NEXT CHOICE UP OR DOWN DEPENDING ON ANSWER.... REPEAT THE PROCESS.) NOTHING................33% 25 ....................13 50 ....................13 75 .....................7 100 ...................15 125 ....................6 150 ....................3 175 ....................1 200 ....................5 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 7% 89. Are you aware of the Neighborhood UNAWARE................I8% Watch Program? (IF "YES," ASK:) AWARE/NOT MEMBER....... 58% Are you. member? AWARE/MEMBER ........... 23'/. DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 1% 90. Do you or any members of your NONE....................1% household own an automobile? ONE....................13% IF "YES," ASK:) How many auto- TWO....................59% mobiles are owned by members of THREE..................16'/. this household? FOUR OR MORE ........... 11'/. DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... O% 91. Do you feel that the availability YES....................69% of public transportation is ade- NO.....................21-1 quate for the needs of you and DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 11% your household? IF "NO" IN QUESTION #91, ASK: 10 92. What additional services would you like to see offered? MORE BUSSES; 11% DOWNTOWN; 4% LIGHT RAIL; 2% OTHER; 4% 93. Do you currently use the Park and DON'T USE/NO .......... 80% Ride Service? (IF "NO," ASK:) DON'T USE/YES......... 10% If parking lots were closer to USE CURRENTLY .......... 8% your home, would you be more DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% likely to use the service? 94. How would you rate the City's EXCELLENT .............. 19% overall performance in communi GOOD..................54% cating key local issues to resi- ONLY FAIR.............18% dents in its publications and on POOR...................4% cable television -- excellent, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 6% good, only fair, or poor? 95. What is your primary source of information concerning city government in Plymouth -- news- papers, radio, television, city publications, neighbors, or something else? NEWSPAPERS ............ 50% RADIO..................1'/. TELEVISION.............7% CITY PUBLICATIONS ..... 37% NEIGHBORS..............4'/. SOMETHING ELSE......... 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 2% IF SPECIFIC MEDIA IN QUESTION 095, ASK: 96. Could you tell me which (newspaper/radio station/tele- vision station/city publication)? DON'T KNOW; 10% "PARADE"; 27% SAILOR; 30% STRIB; 13% POST; 13% CH. 37; 3%- OTHER; 3% IF "SOMETHING ELSE," IN QUESTION 095, ASK: 97. What is that other source? FRIENDS; 2% 98. Do you recall receiving the bi- YES ................. .88% monthly city publication, NO .................... II1/s Plymouth on Parade"? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 1% IF "YES" IN QUESTION #98, ASK: 99. Do you or any members of YES....................79'/. your household read NO......................8% Plymouth on Parade"? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...... 2% IF "YES" IN QUESTION 099, ASK: 100. What types of information do you seek and what kinds of articles do you read in "Plymouth on Parade"? SCAN; 11% READ ALL; 23% REC; 13'/. EVENTS; 10% ISSUES; 11% RECYCLING; 3% OTHER; 4% DK; 4% 11 Currently "Plymouth on Parade" contains both current news about City government and policies AND information about City recreational programs. Some people feel it would be better if Plymouth residents were sent two different publications: one covering city government and policies; the second, recreational programs. Others feel that one publication is all that is needed. How about you --- 101. Should the City. continue to mail CONTINUE CURRENT ONE..72% the current "Plymouth on Parade", TWO PUBLICATIONS ...... 11% or should there be two publica- DOESN'T MATTER........ 13% tions, or doesn't it matter to DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... B% you? 102. Does this household subscribe to YES ........ ........... BO% cable television? No....................50% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....O% IF "YES" IN QUESTION 0102, ASK: 103. Do any members of this YES...................26% household watch the Plymouth NO....................23% City Council Meetings broad- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% casts? Over the last year, the City has produced cable television programs on the topics of solid waste recycling, the City budget, meet your Mayor and Council, introductions to City Council meetings, Plymouth Metrolink, snowplowing, and similar topics. 104. Are there any other specific topics or issues you would like to see covered in city -produced cable television programs? NONE; 35% DEVELOPMENT; 3% PROMOTE CITY; 2% OTHER; 4% DK; 6% Now, just a few more questions for statistical purposes.... 105. Do you own or rent your present residence? 106. What is your age, please? READ CATEGORIES) 12 OWN...................137'% RENT..................13% REFUSED................0% 18-24.' .................7 25-34 .................24 35-44 .................31 45-54 .................21''/. 55-64 .................12 65 AND. OVER ............ 5% REFUSED................1% 107. What is the occupation of the head of this household? PROFESSIONAL -TECHNICAL; 25% OWNER -MANAGER; 40% CLERICAL -SALES; 15% BLUE COLLAR; 11% RETIRED; 7% SCATTERED; 2% 108. What is your present marital SINGLE................12% status, please? Are you pre- MARRIED...............84% sently single, married, divorced DIVORCED ............... 3% or widowed? WIDOWED................1% REFUSED................0% IF "MARRIED" IN QUESTION 0108, ASK: 109. Do both spouses work outside YES...................53% the home? NO.....................31% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED..... 0% 110. How many full-time or part-time employed members of this household work in the O; 69% 1; 22% City of Plymouth? 2; 6'/.. 3; 3% 111. How many full-time of part-time employed members of this household work outside the O; 15% 1; 39% City? 2; 39% 3+; 7% IF MORE THAN ZERO IN QUESTION 0111, ASK: 112. In what cities do they work: PLEASE SEE TYPED SHEET FOR THIS INFORMATION 113. Can you tell me approximately what is the level of income for all members of your household before any taxes? Is the total annual income: READ CHOICES 01-07) BELOW $10,000..........1 510,001-$20,000........3 520,001-$30,000........6 530,001-540,000.......18'/. 40,001-550,000.......17 50,001-$60,000.......16% 60,001-$70,000........7 OVER $70,000..........23! DON'T KNOW.............2% REFUSED................9: 113. Sex (BY OBSERVATION: DO NOT ASK) MALE..................49% FEMALE................51% ZONES; PCTS. 19 12, 15, 16; 26'/. 2, 3, 49 5, 6, 7; 40% B, 9, 109 11, 13, 14; 35% 13 TYPICAL MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR ICE RESURFACING WEEKDAYS: A. Playfield Rinks Mode I B. General Pleasure Rinks & Ponds Mode II MODE I High quality skating surfaces managed under a program of intense and varied ice maintenance activities. Pleasure rinks and ice hockey rinks normally subjected to consistently high levels of use during the entire skating season. Weekend use intensive during periods of favorable weather. Commonly associated with sites offering hockey rinks, pleasure rink, permanent warming house and lighted parking lot. Typically programmed for organized events including hockey, broomball, skating lessons, and daytime usage. Highest maintenance priority given to Mode I sites. Base ice established to a depth of four inches to six inches on a priority basis. Snow removal and ice surface sealing performed five days per week, during appropriate temperature regimes. Ice surfaces subjected to routine mechanical shaving to create a uniformly smooth surface largely free of frost heaves, cracks and undulations. Edging of hockey boards performed weekly to maintain clean edges and square corners. First sites to receive snow removal following trail cleaning operations. No base flooding made on pond surfaces until they are of safe depth. MODE II Ice surface maintained at a moderate quality level. sites offering single pleasure skating rink only Generally not programmed for recreation events or originating from neighborhood park service area younger children. Base ice established to a depth No base flooding made on pond surfaces until they removal and sealing of ice surfaces made three to shaving performed at a frequency to maintain moderately acceptable level. MODE III Normally associated with and no warming shelter. lessons. Primary usage and comprised mainly of of three to five inches. are of safe depth. Snow five times per week. Ice surface uniformity at a Ice surface maintained at a moderate quality level. Normally associated with ponds offering single pleasure skating rink only and no shelter. Primary usage originating from neighborhood park service area comprised mainly of younger children. No base flooding made on pond surfaces until they are of safe depth. Snow removal and sealing of ice surfaces made a minimum of one time per week if time allows. Metro MOSQUITO News Vol. 3 No. 1 Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Who "They" Are And What "They" Do The Mosquito - Minnesota's State Bird" proclaim an array of T-shirts worn by some, no doubt, itchypeople. In reality there is probably no place on earth you could live, &m the tropics to the arctic, where you wouldn't have to deal with mosquitoes. Across the globe, a few essential things are true for all of them. They all need water - still, not flowing - for their eggs to hatch and larvae to develop. Only the females bite, and that blood meal is necessary to produce eggs but flower nectar, not your blood, is their primary Food source. In a sense, these are the things that make a mosquito a mosquito. Well over 3,400 different species exist worldwide, with more discovered every year. Each species lays its eggs only in very specific locations: some on the Summer, 1992 surface of water; others where the eggs will eventually he flooded, such as in the moist earth of shallow depressions, or in tree holes or their modern equivalents of discarded tin cans and tires. Some have many generations a year, others only one. Some fly for miles after emerging from the water, others only a matter of feet. Some prefer to bite only birds, others only reptiles or amphibians, others only certain mammals; and others (believe it or not) only certain mammals noses. Though at times it may be hard to believe, not all those different species live in your neighborhood. In fact, only about 50 can be found in the metro area, and MMCD is concerned with only about 15 of those. Only the species that transmit disease or are significant human biters are targeted by MMCD. Who We Are And What We Do MMCD was established by the State Legislature in 1958 to control mosquitoes and that is still our primary task. The emphasis of the program is on larval control, controlling mosquitoes before they fly from the water as adults. Two environmentally safe biological control materials are used for this. Methoprene is a mimic of a juvenile insect growth hormone. Its presence in breeding site water, even in minute amounts, "confuses" the mosquito larvae and keeps them from ever becoming adults. Bacillus thuriengensis israelensis (Bti), is a naturally occurring soil bacteria that kills mosquito larvae when they feed on it. At the height of the mosquito season, MMCD also does some spraying for adults using permethrin and resmethrin which are related to an African flower extract with insecticidal properties. MMCD was asked to control black flies in 1984. These biting gnats breed in flowing water. As pollution in the metro area's streams and rivers has slowly been cleaned up, the black fly populations have been expanding. As with mosquitoes, control efforts are directed at the larvae in the water. Bti, the same soil bacteria used against mosquitoes, is used to control black flies. MMCD has spent a lot of time and money in a DNR mandated study to define any environmental impacts of this control. MMCD was regvested by the Legislature in 1989 to begin work on Lyme disease. The first step was to determine the distribution across the metro area of the deer tick that transmits this disease. MMCD is now working with the University of Minnesota to determine the local range and prevalence of the disease causing bacteria carried by the tick. With this information the Minnesota Department of Health will then be able to rank the Lyme disease risk throughout the metro area. And Something You Can Do Aedes triseriatus is the mosquito responsible for transmitting LaCrosse encephalitis, a serious viral disease in children. Old discarded tires, tin cans, and any other refuse capable of holding small amounts of water, are major breeding sites of this mosquito. For that reason MMCD and the Minnesota Pollution Control tkgency are actively engaged in the cleanup and disposal of waste tires. Removing and properly disposing of any discarded tires, cans, and other artificial breeding sites in your neighborhood, is an effective way you can help limit the numbers of this potentially dangerous mosquito. When You See Us In The Field.... As a government agency charged with controlling mosquitoes, MMCD has an obligation to do so as efficiently, effectively, and safely as possible. Deciding how to use limited resources to best accomplish this is one of the most difficult aspects of the job. Available time, personnel, and funds are not sufficient to treat the nearly 60,000 metro area mosquito breeding sites every time it rains. Therefore, to always insure optimal use of resources, we rank the mosquito productivity of breeding sites and treat the most productive ones first. We also use a timed -release technology that allows us to treat many of them only once a year Early in the spring, field personnel apply methoprene briquets to breeding sites of three acres or less. These brigvets last all season, releasing methoprene into the water whenever the sites are wet. A site must be able to retain water for a week or two after a rain to give the mosquito larvae enough time to develop once the eggs hatch. After heavy rains in the spring and summer, helicopters treat breeding sites larger than 3 acres. They spread ground up corncobs that have been coated with Bti. It must be reapplied soon after every rain of an inch or more, the amount of rainfall needed to hatch another brood of eggs. Methoprene pellets are also being applied by helicopter this year on a trial basis. These pellets can be applied before the rain rather than only in the few days after it, which is an advantage. If large numbers of mosquitoes do emerge from breeding sites, limited spraying for mosquitoes flying in and around park and recreation areas may take place. Park and recreation staffs work with MMCD to determine when and where these treatments are appropriate. When possible they are timed to precede holidays, special events, or community festivals. Permethrin is sprayed along the edges of woods and other vegetation in the parks; under ideal conditions its control effects can last up to 2 weeks. Mosquitoes come into contact with it when they begin to move out of the vegetation. Notices are posted at the entrances or along the perimeters while field personnel are working in a park. Spraying in the parks is done with small back pack or hand held units during the day. After dark, resmethrin may be sprayed from truck mounted coldfoggers in areas around the parks. It has no residual effects; the mosquitoes are killed only when they come into contact with the resmethrin fog. Call 491-2550 anytime for information detailing when and where this coldfogg ngg will be taking place. Black f1 treatments are made throughout the summer if stream and river levels remain high enough to produce larvae. To monitor this, field personnel do extensive larval sampling in area streams and rivers, making treatments with liquid Bti when necessary. They are also studying the effects of the treatments on nontarget organisms. Quality assurance personnel monitor all these operations. Through frequent field inspections, they make sure that correct operational procedures are followed and all materials are properly applied and are performing according to specifications. This helps guarantee the most efficient, cost effective, and environmentally safe control possible. A Deer Tick/Lyme Disease Reminder Lyme disease is transmitted by deer ticks which are much smaller than the common wood tick. May to July is the peak of the deer tick season, but they can be found into October. When out in the wooded and brushy areas where deer ticks are most Metropolitan Mosauito Control District Director Dr. Robert Sjogren Aedes Program Manager Dr. Susan Palchick Aedes pre ating Division Supervisors Anoka Robert Idziorek Dakota James Stark No Hennepin/Western Scott Christy So Hennepin Wayne Johnson Ramsey/Washington Marcus Peterson Scott/Carver E. Wermerskirchen Proeram Leader Black Fly David Crews Cattail Scott Rants Lyme/LaCrosse Enceph. David Neitzel Program Development Nancy Read Quality Assurance Kelly Sharkey commonly found personal protection measures are the best defense against Lyme disease. Wear long pants and tuck them into your socks or boots. Apply an insect and tick repellant containing permethrin to your clothes, not your skin. Metro Mosquito News 2380 Wycliff Street St. Paul, MN 55114 Editors: Dr. S. Palchick, P. Heller Mary Bisek Park and Recreation Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Director Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID St. Paul, MN Permit No. 6809 If you have any questions, or would like more information about what the District does, please feel free to call MMCD at 645-9149. RECREATION AND PARKS LAW REPORTER REPORT # 92-8 MINNESOTA FISHING PIER LAKE DROWNING, NO DUTY TO PROTECT CHILDREN LEE v. STATE OF MINNESOTA DNR 478 N.E.2o 237 (MINN.APP. 1991) COURT OF APPEALS OF MINNESOTA DECEMBER G, 1991 KEYWORDS: Minnesota, lake, child, drowning, duty of care, open and obvious. CASE SYNOPSIS: Plaintiff's son apparently fell from a pier and drowned in a lake controlled by defendant. The lake was adjacent to a park containing playground equipment. The trial court granted summary judgment to defendant. On appeal, plaintiff argued that defendant had a duty to take protective measures to deny access to the pier to young children. According to the appeals court, a landowner owes no legal duty "to prevent dangers that are obvious even to children and that should be recognized by children old enough to be unsupervised." Under the circumstances of this case, the appeals court found that the lake was not unreasonably dangerous, but an open and obvious natural condition which imposed no legal duty on defendant to provide protective barriers. The appeals court, therefore, affirmed the judgment for defendant. In this case, plaintiff Joseph Lee brought this suit following the drowning death of his son in a fishing lake under the control of the defendant Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The facts of the case were as follows: Lee's home in Roseville is located adjacent to a park which contains playground equipment and a fishing lake and pier. At about 5:30 p.m. on May 19, 1989, Lee's son, Adam, went out to play; he was approximately 4-1/2 years old. At about 12:30 a.m. on May 20, 1989, his body was found face down in the fishing lake near his home, 33 feet out into the lake and within a foot of the fishing pier. There was no evidence of foul play. The lake dropped off in that area from about four feet deep near the shore to deeper than a man's head ten to twelve feet from shore. Adam was less than four feet tall and could not swim. The diver who found Adam testified in a deposition that there was no perceptible current that night and that when a person drowns, the body usually sinks directly to the bottom, subject only to whatever current is present. The trial court granted summary judgment to DNR. Lee appealed. On appeal, Lee contended that DNR was "negligent in designing and constructing a pier without a self-closing gate and with railings that did not meet the standards of the Uniform Building Code, Section 1711 (in that a sphere more than six inches in diameter could pass through)." Specifically, Lee maintained that 1992 NRPA RPLR IX, 1 32 j RECREATION AND PARKS LAW REPORTER the Restatement (Second) of Torts § 339 (1965) would require DNR to provide unimpeded access to the pier and inadequate guardrails made the pier unreasonably dangerous to children." As described by the appeals court, "any negligence case" requires the plaintiff to prove that defendant's "act or failure to act breached a duty" owed to plaintiff and that "such negligence was the proximate cause of the injury." Further, the court noted that, "[ijf any of these elements is not proved, the claim must be dismissed." Within the context of this particular case, the appeals court acknowledged that the following five elements are required to establish negligence under § 339 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts (1965): There is negligence where an artificial condition exists and a) children are known to trespass, b) the condition is known to involve an unreasonable risk of harm, c) children are unlikely to discover or realize the risk, d) the utility to the possessor of maintaining the condition and the burden of eliminating the danger are slight as compared with the risk to the children involved, and e) reasonable care is not exercised to protect the children. Accordingly, the appeals court found that the specific issue was "whether DNR had a duty to prevent Lee's son from gaining access to and falling from the pier" to avoid negligence liability pursuant to § 339 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts. Applying this Restatement section to the facts of the case the appeals court concluded that DNR "had no duty to restrict access by installing a gate on the pier or to make the pier railings childproof." A pier is an artificial condition which is intended to provide better access to a natural condition, a lake. A public park and lake are maintained specifically for use by the public at large, both adults and children, and, while a gate on a pier might not be a major burden, it would by no means eliminate the obvious danger of the lake itself. To meet the requirements of Restatement § 339, an artificial condition must pose an unreasonable risk that children will not discover or will not .realize is a risk. As the Restatement comments explain, there is no duty for a landowner to prevent dangers that are obvious even to children and that should be recognized by children old enough to be unsupervised. Restatement (Second) of Torts § 339, Comments i. & J. (1965). The appeals court, therefore, affirmed the judgment of the trial court in favor of DNR and the other defendants, the City of Roseville, and Meeco Marinas, Inc. 1992 NRPA RPLR IX, 1 33