HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 11-12-1992Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
November 12, 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. Comprehensive trail plan amendment approved
b.
5. Unfinished Business
a. Volunteer coordinator - report from subcommittee
b. Park development projects update
C. Focus groups and surveys - report from subcommittee, Tom
Johnson, chair
d. Amendment to park plan - playfield site selection
e. Acquisition of Ess land at Fernbrook and Co. Rd. 9 -
recommendation to proceed
6. New Business
a.
b.
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next regular PRAC meeting - December 10
Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
September 10, 1992
Page 41
Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Burk, Gutzke, Johnson,
Waage, Wahl and Watson; staff Bisek, Blank and
Pederson; Councilman Edson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the September meeting to order at 7
p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Gutzke and seconded by
Commissioner Wahl to approve the minutes of the August
meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this
meeting.
b. Staff. Mary stated that fall soccer was underway, with
about 700 kids playing this year. Fall program
registration began on the 8th of September, and some
programs were already full as of the 10th. The Bass Lake
Playfield shelter is a site for some of our fall classes,
and Mary indicated that registration for these classes
has been very good. Also this fall, we will be doing
some joint after school programs with School District
281, in addition to continuing after school programming
with District 284. Mary asked commissioners for their
input on the new layout of the recreation brochure. Mary
stated that the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
will require changes in our programs and facilities, as
well as in job descriptions. Public hearings will be
held in the near future. Mary announced that the
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association fall conference
is scheduled for November 19-21, in Rochester. There
will be a special session for park board members on
Saturday, the 21st, and if any commissioner is interested
in attending, the registration fee will be covered by the
department. Mary said that Hennepin Parks Beach on the
north end of Medicine Lake had to close this summer for a
brief time due to the fecal coliform count in the water
caused by goose droppings). There was some concern on
the part of our lifeguards that the same conditions might
exist at Parkers Lake. Parkers' water was tested and
found to be acceptable, but the goose situation there and
in other Plymouth parks is becoming a real concern
according to Mary. Director Blank agreed as did the
commissioners and councilman Edson. Mr. Edson indicated
that the Council has strongly urged the Legislature to do
something about the goose population in the metropolitan
area.
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C. Others. No presentations.
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Ice rink locations. Council approved the ice rink
locations and maintenance modes as recommended by PRAC.
b. 10th Avenue Park name. Council approved the name South
Shore Park as recommended by PRAC.
C. R_idgemount sidewalk/feasibility study. Council approved
conducting a feasibility study on the need for a
sidewalk/trail on Ridgemount Avenue as recommended by
PRAC.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Volunteer program. Director Blank introduced Annette
Hohytya, the Volunteer Coordinator from the City of
Brooklyn Park. Annette explained that she was the first
volunteer coordinator in the state to go to work for a
city, and that she began on a half-time basis. She
indicated that she now works 39 hours a week, but quite
frequently goes over 40 hours, particularly during
special events such as Brooklyn Park's Tator Daze. She
stated that finding volunteers to help with one time
special events is easier than finding volunteers for
management" positions. She indicated that she recruits
by using a "tear off form" that people can mail in. She
recommends that when getting volunteers involved, it is
best to begin with easy tasks and then branch out to more
complex jobs. She stated that when she began as a
volunteer coordinator in 1983, most people at that time
were volunteering in nursing homes and hospitals. The
trend toward volunteering for cities and social agencies
is fairly new. In addition to recruiting volunteers for
special events and for the parks department, Annette also
works with the Community Resource Center by finding ways
for individuals to fulfill community service time, doing
things such as cleaning up Shingle Creek Park. She also
works with educational institutions, finding college
students to do tutoring for high school students. It has
been her experience that most volunteers want to continue
with the same type of volunteering. If they help with
special events or with cleaning up parks, etc., this is
where they will likely continue to volunteer their time.
Much of Annette's time is spent "networking" with other
agencies. She indicated that she has a very
comprehensive list of other volunteer agencies and their
coordinators, and she works with these other agencies
quite extensively. She said that she would make this
list available to Director Blank. When looking for a
volunteer coordinator, Annette stated that a person with
a degree is nice in some ways, but that more important,
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is a person familiar with the community. Annette's
background includes a major in music and communciations,
and extensive volunteer work with the park reserve, Camp
Fire, and the gifted program. She also stated that
having six children kept her involved in the community
and the schools.
Commissioners questioned Director Blank on what direction
they were to take in terms of the volunteer coordinator.
They were still somewhat unclear about this assignment.
Director Blank said he understood that PRAC was to
research the benefits a volunteer coordinator might
provide to the City, which departments besides park and
recreation have needs, and how to justify a paid
position, be it full-time or part-time. It was suggested
by Chair Anderson that at this time, it might be
appropriate to appoint a sub -committee to look into this
further. Those volunteering were Chair Anderson,
Commissioners Waage and Watson, and staff members Bisek
and Blank. They will meet prior to the next regular PRAC
meeting.
b. Review sidewalk and trail plan. Director Blank said that
it would be necessary for PRAC to recommend approval of
the sidewalk/trail plan. A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COMMISSIONER WATSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WAHL
RECOMMENDING THAT COUNCIL ADOPT THE REVISED
SIDEWALK/TRAIL PLAN (FIG. 8) AS PROPOSED BY THE
CONSULTANT. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES.
C. Park projects update. The three neighborhood parks were
all seeded and the grass is growing nicely. We will take
ownership of the Bass Lake Lake Playfield within'a week
or two. Tennis and basketball courts are open at both
playfields. The bridges at Fazendin and Four Seasons
neighborhood parks are now in place.
d. Focus groups and surveys. Commissioner Johnson agreed to
chair the sub -committee, and a date for their first
meeting will be chosen following tonight's regular PRAC
meeting.
e. Amendment to park plan - playfield site selection. No
discussion.
f. Proposed 93-97 CIP. The Planning Commission held a
public hearing. An addition to the CIP in 1993 is a
trail along Zachary Lane as part of the road reconstruc-
tion if approved by Council.
6. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to discuss.
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7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Gutzke visited the area along South Shore
Drive, where the residents have asked for landscaping to
block out the noise and the view of Ryerson Steel. He feels
that it would be a waste of money, since it would not
accomplish either objective. Commissioner Wahl and Chair
Anderson have both visited this area as well and agree that
the situation would not be significantly improved by this
requested landscaping. It was the general consensus of PRAC
that this money could be more wisely spent on some other
project.
Commissioner Wahl stated that he and his children recently
visited Swan Lake Park and were impressed when police
reserve officers stopped by, handed out stickers and talked
to the children.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
The Willow Woods residents have officially adopted South
Shore Park. It was suggested that a grand opening
celebration be conducted yet this fall. Director Blank and
Mary Bisek will come up with a date.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL
a. The Comprehensiv rail Plan amendment was approved by
Council and warded to the Metro Council. New maps of
the pla will be printed and available for public
distr tion once Metro Council approval is granted.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Volunteer coordinator report from subcommittee. A report
prepared by the subcommittee was reviewed by PRAC and
will be forwarded to the City Council. The report lists
other municipalities/agencies that have volunteer
coordinators, the possible pro's and con's, the savings
that are possible, and the costsassociated with hiring a
volunteer coordinator. Director Blank stated that at a
recent Council meeting, he learned that $15,000 has been
proposed in the 193 budget for such a position.
Councilman Edson stated it was his general opinion that
the Council is favorable toward the hiring of a volunteer
coordinator. He further indicated it is the Council's
desire that the Park Commission be the body to redefine
the job description, although this individual may not
necessarily report to the Park and Recreation Department.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WAAGE AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER WAHL RECOMMENDING THAT THE COUNCIL REVIEW
THE INFORMATION PREPARED BY THE SUBCOMMITTEE PERTAINING
TO THE HIRING OF A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR. The motion
carried with all ayes.
b. ParkXdevelooment Prolects update. The threeighborhood
parks have been satisfactorily complet and were
official "opened" with the grand opgning celebration
conducted South Shore Park on Octo r 3. The two new
community pl fields are being rem ied for winter by
having their i igation systems blown out. These two
projects are basic ly complete although a punch list is
still being reviewe The r creation staff is starting
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to work on grand ope 'ng fans for next spring. The
trail along West Medicin Lake Drive being done by city
crews is mostly comple A feasibility study is being
done by Strgar-Ros e-Faus for the trail along
Ridgemount Avenue. If the Ci decides to proceed with
building a trail on Ridgemount, there is a possibility
that Minnetonka ill get involved i the project.
Commissio r Johnson, chair of the subc mittee on focus
groups and surveys, whose members also include
Commis loners Burk, Anderson, Director an and
Coun lman Edson, stated that the committee h d recently
me with representatives from two firms tha conduct
Tveys. One of the firms is from the Univer 'ty of
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH,
DATE: October 21, 1992
TO: City Council
FROM: Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
SUBJECT: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
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The volunteer coordinators that we are aware of in
municipal/county settings include:
Brooklyn Park, full time position, since 1983, reports to
the Director of Park and Recreation.
Columbia Heights, full time position, since the spring of
192, reports to the Director of Park and Recreation.
Hennepin County Parks, full time position, since 1985,
reports to the Park Guest Services Manager.
The Park Commission has met with the volunteer coordinators of
Brooklyn Park and Hennepin Parks. The information provided by
these individuals is attached to the back of this report. Based
on their input, the Park Commission presents the following
findings:
Pros
o Access to new resources.
o PR for the City/publicity by word of
o Improved customer service.
o Getting extras that would not be done
o Overload assistance/free up employees
o Community pride.
o Building community support.
o Networking with community.
o Input on community needs.
o Enthusiasm/fresh viewpoint.
o Help with meeting the new demands
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from mundane tasks.
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o Coordinated effort for finding volunteers.
Cons
o If volunteers are not treated well, they will have a
negative attitude.
o Staff time will be needed to train volunteers.
o A unified commitment from staff is needed to support
volunteers.
o Would the benefits outweigh the cost?
o The benefits may be soft and hard to measure.
Savings
o One hour of volunteer time equals $10.75 according to the
Minnesota Office of Volunteer Services.
o The benefit may be in value added rather than in hard
dollars and cents.
o Possible savings in the area of ADA.
Costs
o Salary - a volunteer coordinator job description is
attached, recommended at level 8. Estimated salary -
35,000 for full-time plus an additional $8,500 for
benefits.
o Clerical support staff would be needed.
o A computer -terminal and software would need to be
provided to support the record keeping for a full blown
volunteer program.
o Recognition for volunteers, i.e., certificates, dinners,
etc.
o Training for volunteers.
o A volunteer newsletter.
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Attachments
POSITION WRITE UP
POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator DATE: July 1992
DEPARTMENT: DIVISION:
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
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.
MANOR 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.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the volunteer program and prepares recommendations that will
improve the quality of the service and volunteer opportunities.
Keeps abreast of the latest practices and techniques in volunteerism.
Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in literal arts, social sciences, outdoor education, recreation, or equivalent
experience in volunteer program administration in these general areas.
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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 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
NATURE OF WORK
Involves planning, organizing, and executing a program of voluntary
service to the community consisting of recruiting, training, and
supplying needed volunteers to the community.
Serves as Executive Secretary to the Brooklyn Park Community
Organization, Inc.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
1. Evaluates community volunteer needs, works with Brooklyn
Park community organizations, city, educational
institutions, and civic groups and organizations in planning
community -wide events.
2. Serves as Executive Secretary to Brooklyn Park Community
Organization, Inc. (including maintenance of books,
distribution of mailing, membership records, etc.)
3. Coordinates over -see for Tater Daze/Snow Daze, etc.
4. Responsible for developing a community newsletter and
calendar.
5. Develops in-service training sessions for volunteers.
6. Acts as a resource person and advisor on community -wide
events.
7. Recruits and places individuals desiring to volunteer within
their community.
8. Serves as consultant to civic groups on matters relating to
program planning of manpower needs.
9. Recommends strategies for the recruitment and motivitation
of volunteers.
10. Serves as communications link to various organizations in
community including the city government.
11. Serves as Children's Arts Festival Volunteer Coordinator.
12. Develop volunteer receruitment program for BPAA and serve as
on-going coordinator.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
1. Desirable training and experience in a related field or
position.
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2. A thorough knowledge of the objectives and ideals of
voluntary service and coordination.
3. Skills in recruiting, organizing, and coordinating
volunteers to related programs.
4. Knowledge and skills of community public relations.
5. Verbal and written communication skills.
6. Knowledge of this community and its resources.
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By Annette Hoyhtya Position Summary
424-8066 (0); 560-6211 (H) Volunteer Coordinator
Fall 1991
1. Works with the Brooklyn Park Community Organizations (BPCO), a nonprofit
organization representative of individuals, civic and business groups in
Brooklyn -Park. BPCO sponsors two annual community -wide programs: The
Brooklyn Park Clean_Rivers Program, which includes the cleanups of the
public access areas.of Shingle Creek and Mattson Brook; and Brooklyn Park
Tater Daze, which includes a large parade. It has sponsored or currently
supports or co-sponsors programs of community -wide interest or benefit,
such as the Brooklyn Park Bicentennial CommLission; a float for Brooklyn Park;
the Safe Escape House for teaching fire prevention to children; the state
horseshoe tournament hosted by the Brooklyn Park Horseshoe Club; the
Brooklyn Park Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; Holiday Decoration Festival; and
volunteer training. BPCO also has lawful gambling at a local business
establishment, from which proceeds are donated to city and community programs.
2. Acts as Executive Secretary to BPCO and develops and maintains:
membership records; media lists; volunteer records; events and entertainment
information; library of event photographs; and reference files relevant
to volunteers and programming.
3. Coordinates oversee for both community programs and writes suggested
procedures/job descriptions, as required or requested.
4. Works with BPCO's Board of Directors; makes recommendations; assists in
the planning of the organization's budget.
5. Writes publicity for BPCO and its events; designs flyers for advertising.
6. Plans and initiates annual volunteer recognition and social sponsored
by BPCO for its members and affiliates.
7. Coordinates the annual City -sponsored Volunteer Appreciation Party,
which includes almost 700 volunteers and groups that help with programs
which benefit Brooklyn Park and its residents.
8. Recruits volunteers from civic, schools and businesses, in addition to
individuals from the community.
9. Writes/edits articles for the Community Section of City Newsletter and
Tater Daze tabloid that promote BPCO, its member groups, volunteerism and
community events of general interest.
10. Serves as Volunteer Coordinator for the Brooklyn Park Children's Arts
Festival, an annual event sponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department.
11. Serves as liaison to organizations, city government and those outside
the community who have questions about volunteer and event programming.
12. Develops and maintains list of Brooklyn Park Area Community Information,
which includes: Community Organizations; Community Services; Government;
Education; Historical/Cultural; Recreation; and Youth.
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP
Position Title Volunteer Coordinator
Department Operations
Accountable to Coordinator of Program Development
DAtj February 1985
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Level: 7
Coordinates implementation of an effective District -wide volunteer pr§gr
use of volunteers that will support and expand District programs and r
while providing meaningful opportunities for volunteers.
Major Areas of Accountability
Coordinates with appropriate District staff in the development of
volunteer opportunities for their respective organizational units and
assists in the development of project objectives and plans.
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2. Administers an effective volunteer recruitment program so that there is an
adequate volunteer pool available to meet staff requests.
3. Provides support services to District staff on how to effectively work
with volunteers within their programs by developing and implementing
orientation programs and management skills training in volunteerism.
4. Develops the design, copy and layout for recruitment literature,
newsletters and recognition materials in preparation for printing.
5. Assists in the development and implementation of an appreciation and
recognition program for volunteers.
6. Assesses community resources and develops effective recruiting contacts
and determines community opportunties in which District volunteers may be
appropriate.
7. Maintains manual and computerized records on the use of volunteers
throughout the District and prepares reports as requested for management
decision making.
8. Assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the District's volunteer
program and prepares recommendations that will improve the quality of
service and volunteer opportunities.
9. Keeps abreast of latest practices and techniques in volunteerism.
10. Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
Continued--
Bachelor's degree in liberal 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 fields of outdoor education, recreation or leisure services.
Sound understanding and working knowledge of outdoor education, 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 in District programs.
Must have demonstrated skills and ability in the following areas:
administrative, organizational and supervision
management skills in 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
effective oral and written communication
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HENNEPIN PARKS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Process for Recruitment, Selection and Training of Volunteers
RECRUITMENT: - volunteer newsletter quarterly
media releases
request on event flyers, releases, posters, etc.
request in District quarterly program magazine
targeted recruitment mailings with letters to
specific volunteers and organizations
United Way: "You Can Help" column in the Sunday
Star Tribune and the "Invest Yourself"
newsletter sent to corporations to be posted or
used in employee newsletters
Brochure racks and bulletin boards at park
sites and outdoor stores, libraries, etc.
SELECTION: Jobs vary widely at Hennepin Parks from Bike Trip
Leaders to special event water stop volunteers.
A job description is made for each job.
Volunteers are accepted if they meet the
qualifications required, there is an opening and
they are able to make the required training and
schedule commitment. Some jobs may require
interviews, while others, like special event
volunteers may just show up the day of the event
for the first time.
TRAINING: Site specific training is done by field staff
such as naturalists, recreation programmers, park
operations coordinators, natural resources
technicians and maintenance workers. District
wide training is either done by the Volunteer
Coordinator or as a cooperative staff effort.
How much training is required varies with each
job. A minimum of an orientation to Hennepin
Parks is preferred.
Type of Projects that Hennepin Parks volunteers participate in.
MAINTENANCE: As a general rule, we do not advertise for
volunteers to work maintenance. However,
schools, churches, scout groups, and corporations
frequently request park maintenance service
projects. Court referred volunteers also request
community service work.
NATURAL RESOURCES: In addition to projects that are suitable for
individuals such as prairie seed collections,
natural resources also provides projects for
groups and court referrals. In addition, they
have organized group tree planting and prairie
Hennepin Parks Volunteers/2
planting days targeting groups and individuals. Trained volunteer crew
leaders provided each group with instructions. Approximated 500 people
planted trees this past Earth Day.
NATURE CENTERS: Volunteers help teach, lead hikes and give
informal demonstrations such as, snowshoe hikes,
deer watch, school programs, monarch tagging,
maple syrup demonstrations, apple cider making
demonstrations and wildflower hikes.
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Volunteers help provide assistance to park guests
and lead programs such as downhill and
cross-country ski patrolling and bike trip
leading.
Hennepin Parks Volunteer Award System
AWARDS BASED ON HOURS: 30 hours
50 hours
100 hours
250 hours
2,250
annual parking permit and
volunteer patch
engraved name tag and 50 hour arc
first nature pin with 100 hours
displayed
each 250 hour milestone up to
2,000 hours another nature pin is
given with a different featured
piece of artwork.
each 250 hour milestone beyond
2,000 hours will be given a
special award in the future.
DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD:
Three to six outstanding volunteers are
recognized by the Hennepin Parks Board of
Commissioners each year. Each receive a
special plaque and have their name engraved on
a plaque which hangs in the Boardroom. A group
photo is displayed at each Hennepin Parks
facility.
FIELD SITE RECOGNITION: Each site conducts small recognition events,
training sessions, field trips and informal
social events for their immediate long term
volunteers.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Special events usually provide volunteers with
food and either a T-shirt or some form of bonus
for helping out, depending on the funds and
donations available for that event.
Hennepin Parks Volunteers/3
The Benefit of a Full—Time Volunteer Coordinator
A structure must be in place before volunteers are recruited. Part of
this involves alot of footwork writing job descriptions, establishing
and maintaining a volunteer recording system and developing and
implementing a recognition program. Once the structure is in place,
constant care must be given to volunteers. Good communication and
motivation is very important. Screening, recruiting and assisting
other staff in areas of supervising volunteers and developing new
volunteer jobs needs to be done. Volunteer coordination takes time
and money. A large investment must go in to get a return. Volunteers
need to feel that their time is well spent, that they are respected and
appreciated. A volunteer coordinator can provide a stable, consistent
function to meet these needs.
Savings by Using Volunteers
Hennepin Parks looks to volunteers to expand services and establish
citizen support for our parks, not to replace permanent paid staff.
Volunteers can help us provide programs and services that wouldn't
otherwise be possible. Volunteering is a way to get citizens involved
in "their parks." Volunteers also help to advertise Hennepin Parks.
In addition, once an initial investment is made, a savings can be
realized. The Hennepin Parks Volunteer Office (not including field
expenditures) costs about $55,000 including staff, materials, and
services. Approximately 28,000 hours are contributed by volunteers in
a year. At $5.00 an hour, volunteers contribute about $140,000; a
savings of about $85,000.
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HENNEPIN PARKS
1991 Volunteer Report
Regular Volunteer Program - as advertised in volunteer newsletter, breakdown
by Project Area:
AREA VOLUNTEERS' HOURS
Natural Resources 109 1,639.5
Nature Center 256 6,618.0
Youth Volunteers 31 807.5
Outdoor Recreation 408 13,920.0
Miscellaneous 34 946.5
Total 752 23,931.5
Court Referred Volunteers:
VOLUNTEERS HOURS
53 1,889.0
Group Service Projects - based on spring 1992 and a projection for fall 1992,
since the data is not available for 1991 and Hennepin Parks has become more
involved in service projects for community groups and schools this year.
VOLUNTEERS HOURS
1,230 2,499
GRAND TOTAL 2,035 28,319.5
The full time equivalent would be approximately 13.62. If these volunteers
were paid $5.00 per hour, the cost would be $141,597.50.
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: November 4, 1992
TO: Mayor & City Council
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FROM: Frank Boyles, Acting City
Manager
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SUBJECT: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD FOR ERIC BLANK
I have been advised that the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association has selected
Eric Blank to receive their Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service
Award is the highest honor that the Association bestows on its members for long and
outstanding service in the field of park and recreation. There are over 1,000 members
in the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association, including representatives from
cities, counties, townships, and not-for-profit organizations.
Eric will be receiving the award at the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
conference banquet to be held on November 19 at 5:45 p.m. in the Rochester Radisson
Hotel Center Place, 150 South Broadway. A social hour is scheduled for 5:45 p.m.,
with the banquet commencing at 6:45 p.m. If City Councilmembers or members of the
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission would like to attend, the cost is $22 per
person. A reservation is required with the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
in advance. If you will contact Laurie Rauenhorst by Friday, November 13, we can
make reservations on your behalf.
If you are unable to attend the award's banquet, Pauline Staples, the Assistant Director
of Park and Recreation in the City of Maplewood, to be present at the City Council's
December 7 meeting to present Eric with the Distinguished Service Award. This
recognition coniums what we already know about Eric: He is an expert Park and
Recreation Director dedicated to his chosen profession.
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September 30, 1992
Mr. Frank Boyles,
Acting City Manager
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Mr. Boyles:
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We neighbors residing along the South Shore Drive portion of Medicine
Lake reiterate our desire to have the South Shore Park Landscaping
Project implemented in 1993. The project encompasses city property
located adjacent to and southwest of the East Medicine Lake Park.
The parcel is situated between the south shore industrial complex
Ryerson Steel, The Geneva Group, etc.) and Medicine Lake. This
particular "dead end" street receives heavy pedestrian and bicycle
usage during favorable weather because of its proximity to the part:
and the low volume of relatively slow moving vehicle traffic.
Those of us who have lived here since the 1950's have seen trees,
meadows and wetlands replaced by the asphalt, concrete and steel of
industrial development. We cannot return to yesteryear, nor do we
oppose the presence of industry so vital to our economy. We believe,
however that industry, accompanied by its sometimes inherent noise
and unpleasant, appearance, would have less negative impact on the
beauty and serenity of the lake with the creation of a "buffer zone"
of trees.
The South Shore Park Landscaping Project has been proposed several
times in previous years. In the past six months a petition regarding
the improvement was. signed by every affected household and submitted
to the former city manager. Most recently the proposal has been
discussed by telephone with Mayor Bergman and approved by the Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission as well as the Planning
Commission. The project is scheduled to commence in 1993 under the
1993-1997 Park Capital Improvement Program. PLEASE KEEP IT THERE!
The entire community will benefit.
In the words of Thomas Fuller:
besides himself."
Sincerely,
Awvat,{
He that plants trees loves others
Rn SSell
Bridget Jodell
Chairpersons of the South Shore Park Landscaping
cc: Financial Advisory Committee
Mayor & City Council
ciM OCT 2 '92
Arlington Heights, U, donations built a park including a playground
for developmentally disabled children. Could your department do
the same thing?
Brick by purchased brick
North School Park was built
BY JUDY KRUEGER,
JAMES MARTIN ASSOC.
VERNON HILLS, IL
While some people choose to buy a
piece of the rock," the people of Ar-
lington Heights, IL, have bought a "piece
of the park," says Park Superintendent
Angelo Capulli.
Arlington Heights North S chool Park,
once a $800,000 vision, has become a
monumental reality resulting from the
contributions of residents, local organi-
zations and businesses alike," says Se-
niorlandscape ArchitectDaniciDalziel
of James Martin Associates, Inc.
The 1.6 -acre North School Park, de-
signed by Martin Associates, of Vernon
Hills, IL, is located near Arlington
Heigbts' central business district and is
onArlington Heights Road, just south of
the formerNorth School building, which
20 PARK/GROUNDS MANAGEMENT 6192
houses park district offices. The park
was built on what was once the
schoolyard and parking lot.
For years, developers had approached
the school district with proposals to de-
velop the property. Instead the district
decided to sell the land to the park dis-
trict and village. Since the land was
originally donated to the school district
for open space and public use, the com-
munity decided it should remain acces-
sible to the community as a park.
Deciding on a plan for the park was
the community's fust step. The park
board and village officials concluded
that they wanted the park to be a show-
place and an enhancement to the village,
accommodate multiple uses, and that
M
water would be a central focus, said
Dalziel.
The final plan consisted of two de-
tailed, matching entry courtyards at the
South end of the park. From the entries,
walkways direct attention to the elabo-
rate, central element of the park- a cus-
tom stone -clad, multi-level fountain.
Between the entries is a specially -de-
signed playground. Beyond the foun-
tain is another interest area designed for
the placement of a sculpture.
On the North end of the park is the
performance stage, surrounded by four
tiers of amphitheater seating. Five flag-
poles that have rotating flag displays are
the backdrop to the performance area.
The pavers chosen for the park match
those of the downtown area, and the
benches and pedestrian light fixtures
have many similarities, an extensive
landscape also was included in the plan.
Through the solicitation of donors for
specific elements of the park and a "buy
a brick" program, the park district and
village have worked jointly to build the
park. One of the objectives was to
develop the park with donations, said
Parks Superintendent Capulli.
Generous donations from area resi-
dents have made the following features
possible: the elaborate fountain; a play-
ground including equipment for devel-
opmentally disabled children; decora-
tive benches; and memorial trees.
Many community organizations ral-
lied to raise money for the park. Carl
Weinrich, a native of Arlington Heights
and secretary of the local Lion's Club,
said his group donated $6,000 to help
pay for the custom fountain. We had
been raising money for a community
project, but hadn't decided what the
project would entail, Weinrich said.
When one of our long-time, active
members, VirgilK. Horath passed away,
his wife gave us the idea to contribute to
the park's fountain," said the Lion's Club
member. Mrs. Horath was planning to
make a substantial monetary contribu-
tion for the fountain in honor or her
husband. The Lion's Club chose to fol-
low her lead, contributing to this attrac-
tive community addition, as well as, a
wonderful remembrance of Virgil. Mr.
Horath was the founder of the Arlington
Heights Historical Society, Weinrich
said.
I think the park is one of the nicest
things that has happened to Arlington
Heights in years," he said. "It is the
highlight of our community."
The 1991 Arlington Ball, an annual
event held to raise money for various
causes, attracted 325 people to benefit
North School Park. Lauree Harp, co -
chairwoman of the ball, said, "All of the
attendees seemed to really get involved
with the community event and to give
back to the community."
Donations came from all over. A "buy
a brick" program made donating fun and
affordable, the park superintendent said.
These aren't just any type of bricks.
These bricks allow people to leave a
permanent impression in Arlington
Height's history, said Capulli. They
PLAYGROUND IN foreground serves developmentally disabled.
have become areal attraction, too. Indi-
viduals visit the park to see their own
bricks as well as to see if they recognize
names on other bricks.
With all the walkways throughout the
park being brick, approximately 30,000
bricks are available for engraving. To
date, about 1,200 have been installed
with phrases or names. One hundred
more havebeen ordered. Thepurchased
bricks will replace those already laid.
Residents and non-profit organizations
have been purchasing bricks with two
lines of type for $50 and three lines of
type for $65. Businesses and corpora-
tions are purchasing the bricks for $100
and $115 apiece.
Warren Lattof, owner of Lattof
Chevrolet Geo in Arlington Heights,
FOUNTAIN WAS a donation to the park.
said the brick program was a great idea.
We bought bricks for all the family
members. My brick says,'WARREN
LATTOF, I PLAYED HERE,"' he said.
Lattof went on to explain that he at-
tended North School as a child almost
50 years ago and actually played on the
park grounds when it belonged to the
school.
Lattof Chevrolet also contributed
enough money topurchaseaparkbench.
We're just a local business that likes to
support the people who support us," the
business owner said. When the com-
pany donated the money, Lattof never
thought the park would be as successful
as it is. "It is really much more than I
ever envisioned. It is a focal point for
our city."
The park was designed to provide
more green space downtown while of-
fering a place where residents can relax.
North School Park is a classical setting
for a variety of activities," said Dalziel.
The site furnishings and brick paving
correlate the park with the ambience of
the downtown while an elaborate water
feature and entertainment area establish
the park as a showplace for all the resi-
dents of Arlington Heights," the Martin
Associates landscape architect said.
Since its grand opening celebration in
July 1991, the park has been utilized for
a number of activities such as commu-
nity concerts, civic presentations, group
picnics, arts and crafts displays, holiday
gatherings, a tree lighting ceremony,
wedding receptions, snow sculpting and
a petting zoo. The village and park
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PARKIN winter is sparkling jewel at night.
district arrange for the park to be highly
decorated and visited during the holi-
days.
The Lion's Club secretary said, "We
wanted a park -park. We have lots of
recreational parks in the community
where you can play basketball or soft-
ball, but we wanted a place to relax and
enjoy whatever was happening -- a place
to enjoy the flower gardens." Now that
the park is finished, it is a great place to
show off to visitors, Weinrich said. "We
tell people that when they come to see
us, they just have to see the park.
James Martin Associates, a landscape
architecture, land planning, consulting,
maintenance and construction firm, was
called upon to design this unique urban
park. The team of landscape architects
developed the master plan for the park,
and was available during the construc-
tion phase to assist the Wheeling, IL -
based Schaefges Brothers, Inc., the park's
general contractor.
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Trends41*1twA411w, Spotlight On NRPA Research
Study Shows American Public Uses, Supports Public
Park and Recreation Services
A recent nationwide study determining the
benefits of local recreation and park services
perceived by the public revealed several sig-
nificant findings including:
75% of the U.S. population uses public
park and recreation facilities ,
44- 69% of the population believes in park and
recreation services to such a degree that
they support funding derived from both
taxes and user fees
More than 75% of the population indi-
cated that they thought their local park
and recreation services were worth more
than the national average expenditure on
parks ($45 per person per year)
71% of the population has a park or play-
ground within walking distance
60% of the population said their commu-
nity as a whole received a great deal of
benefit from local park areas
30% had participated in a recreation
activity organized by their local govern-
ment recreation and parks department
3 71% of park non-users said they received
a benefit from having park and recreation
services in their area
d• Park users were generally more healthy
than non-users.
The study, The Benefits of Local Recreation
and Park Services: A Nationwide Study of
the Perceptions of The American Public, was
conducted for the National Recreation and
Park Association (NRPA) by Dr. Geoffrey
Godbey and Dr. Alan Graefe of The Pennsyl-
vania State University and funded by the
National Recreation Foundation.
0
The findings are very important," said R.
Dean Tice, National Recreation and Park
Association Executive Director, "The public
actively participates in our programs, be-
lieves in the value of the service they are
receiving, and is willing to support tax dollars
and user fees to continue receiving such
service.
In addition, it is clear that park users are
healthier than non -park users, indicating
that public recreation can contribute to reduc-
ing our nation's ever increasing health bill,"
continued Tice. "Furthermore, when 71% of
non-users say they received benefits from
park and recreation areas, it is clear that there
is a deep-seated belief that parks and recre-
ation is a necessary and fundamental part of
any community."
Other findings include:
One out of five Americans reported taking
up a new recreation activity during the
last year.
The likelihood of taking up a new leisure
activity was statistically related to age,
residence type, marital status, education
level, income level, race, and political
affiliation.
The study consisted of a telephone inter-
view of a nationally representative sample of
1,300 individuals age 15 or older. All inter-
views were completed between January and
February, 1992.
In addition, a follow-up questionnaire was
sent to each respondent to examine the
individual's state of health, wellness and life
satisfaction and the relationship to use of
local park and recreation services.
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Leasing a pool offers sev-
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Faster construction of a
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benefit, restoring revenue
sooner and, in many cases,
increasing revenue gener-
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or renovation halts ongoing
maintenance costs.
Leased pools, like this one in Paducah, Ky., offer attractive
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Lease/purchase agree-
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Leasing offers fixed rate
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Since income from mu-
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is awaiting funding is a possible $45
million aquarium located near the pop-
ular tourist attraction Underground.
We would like to be up and going
by the Olympics," says Keith Melton,
vice president of project development
for Atlanta's Downtown Development
Authority. "But this isn't an Olympic
project. Atlanta will still be here after
the Olympics are over so it's not nec-
essary to rush it." It could be two years
before funding can be secured which
would mean a possible opening in 1997
or 1998. Funding will be raised with
private monies rather than general
obligation bonds. "ITjis is a civic project
but we're not looking for taxpayers to
foot the bill," Melton assures.
Others in the planning stage include
the city of Charleston, S.C. which has
been lobbying for an aquarium for 10
years; Buffalo is planning a $40 mil-
lion freshwater aquarium with the
Great Lakes as a theme; and Cleve-
land is believed to have funding in
place and ready to break ground soon.
New age aquariums are wonderful
Construction
began last
month on the
84 million
Florida
Aquarium in
Tampa.
educational and entertainment expe-
riences for visitors. Not since the movie
Jaws have so many people been this
excited to see aquatic life. Also, the
green" movement of environmental-
ism is more popular than ever. Here's
hoping cities and aquariums act re-
sponsibly and avoid the lure of "easy"
money. G
Purchasing Playground Equipment for the Disabled
Manufacturers and purchasers of
play equipment are today obliged
by federal rulings to sharply revise old
theories about what constitutes suc-
cessful, formative play for disabled
children.
Playgrounds for children with all
types of perceptual, motoric or men-
tal disabilities share much in common.
From a design standpoint, they must
support developmental play in an en-
vironment free of over -challenging
equipment that is defeating and trau-
matizing. In addition, they must com-
ply with two sets of guidelines: those
mandated by the American Disabili-
ties Act of 1992 and the Consumer
Products Safety Commission.
The special playground should in-
vite both disabled and able children
to mingle in socially cooperative play
which erases their sense of difference
and separateness. No matter what
their individual capabilities, all young-
sters who play intimately together
tend to nurture a lifelong acceptance of
limitations in others. Accordingly the
question: What critical features in spe-
cial playgrounds would advance the
ADA's intent while meeting safety re-
quirements?
Carefully define the play area be-
fore purchasing equipment. Assign
separate locations for stationary climb-
ing units, wheelchair swings, spring
animals, and water and sand tables
or boxes. Generally speaking, special
playgrounds should emphasize non-
moving units which are far less haz-
ardous to the disabled.
Protective cushioning such as rub-
ber matting should underlay play
equipment. Since special playgrounds
must also offer negotiable wheelchair
access at all entry points, sand or
gravel surfacing is unacceptable. The
width of paths through the separate
use areas should be controlled: allow-
ing space to admit wheelchairs, but -
keeping it narrow enough to discour-
age hectic cross -running by ambula-
tory and able users.
Playgrounds with wheelchair plat-
forms should be rejected for two rea-
sons: wheelchair users have little to
do but roll up, park and sit idly by,
and possibly invite collisions with able
children zooming aboard on bicycles,
roller blades or skateboards. The spe-
cial playground should exclude bicy-
cle entry and tempt non-ambulatory
youngsters to abandon their
wheelchairs for voluntary hand -over-
hand tours of adventure through the
environment.
Select climbing equipment that is
comfortingly low in profile and abound-
ing in child -scaled hand and footholds,
everywhere. The special playground's
object is spur dynamic, ever-changing
make-believe games joined by all par-
ticipants at each child's level of phys-
ical potential. These games must be
played to their successful, failsafe con-
clusions to help build disabled chil-
dren's self-confidence. For that reason,
absolute security and stability during
climbing, lifting, sliding and crawling
are essential.
Security is provided with proper
torso restraining belts on standard
swings and spring animals. In addi-
tion, outdoor metal equipment must
be shaded by trees or buildings. As a
courtesy, also consider ringing the play
area with nearby benches for parents.
A final suggestion is to seek advice
and counsel from established manu-
facturers of special playgrounds who
may offer free planning services.
This article was written by Asher
Etkes, president of PCA Industries,
Inc., St. Louis.
Wheelchair users con easily disembark at four stations for free play in an open complex
of platforms, inclines, climbing grilles and poles.
FIR 12 American City & County / October 1992
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Trail fund
app6Ved
The Hennepin Parks Board
approved funding Iasi week for
a trail through Eden Prairie as
part of a $250,800 trail develop-
ment budget.
Part of the money will be used
For planning, engineering and
developing an 11.8 -mile trail on
an abandoned railroad line from
Hopkins through Minnetonka
and Eden Prairie to Chaska.
Another trail will run from
Hopkins to the Carver Park
Reserve on another railroad
line.
The cast of loth projects is
estimated between $50D.OW to $1
million.
Every effort will be made
this year to actually place as
much aggregate trail as possi-
ble," in areas that need limited
planning and engineering, said
Doug Bryant, Hennepin Parks
superintendent.
This is probably going to be
the Most important trail section
in town, in my opinion;" said
Bob lambert, Eden Prairie
director of parks, recreation and
natural resources.
The Hopkins -to -Chaska trail
will be a useful north -swill cor-
ridor for local ase, linking the
major Birch Island, Edenvale,
Miller and Riley Lake parks,
Lambert said.
There may be a dozen connec-
Lion prints between the Hen-
nepin Parks trail and Eden
Prairie city trails, he said.
A rallmed-grade path linking HOW"% Minnetonka and Eden Prairie Hennepin Parks tet week. (Photo by Craig IA%W
is "peeled to becmoe an hdereity trail alter handling approval by
It will also be an important
link to hail systema in other
communities. There are a
number of trails in Eden Prairie
that end at the borders, at trails
that will eventually be
developed in other com-
munities;' lambert said.
The Hennepin Parks trail is
expected to be a link in a
regional loop where oft -road
travelers could tons the Min-
nesota River valley, Minlldmhe
Creek and the Minneapolis
chain of lakes."
Eden Prairie had budgeted
80,000 for development of the
gravel trail, but Hennepin Parks
funding would save the city that
money, lambert said. Trail
management by a single
authority wW be better than
management by individual
cities, because the sighs and
lees allowed will be consistent,
he said. Although Eden Prairie,
Hopkins and Minnetonka city
staff members were in general
agreement about use of the trail,
there were "unanswered ques-
tion" about avowing access for
horse riding and snowmobiles.
71he city of Eden Prairie is ex-
pected to participate in creating
trail crossings at Valley View
Road at Edenvale Boulevard
and at Highway 5 at Wallace
Road.
The difficult sections; that may
need more planning include
areas in Hopkins and a route
down the Minnesota River bluffs
In Chaska, Lambert said.
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NSHILLSUCUS
Ramsey Co.
A 0 6 4 19191%
New Brighton steps up
program
SHELBY NIcOLAUs-DuNSKI
From gardening to helping
senior citizens, New Brighton res-
idents will get the chance to have
more ownership of their commu.
nity.
The City Council signed off last
week on the Community
Volunteer Program, a move which
puts more teeth in the city's vol-
unteer activities.
In the past, the city has had
locals volunteer informally as
playground assistants, park main-
tenance workers and gardeners.
With the new program, city staff
hopes to create amore systematic
volunteer program that is better
prepared to organize volunteers
or volu
or community services, said
arks and Recreation Director
aurice Anderson. The program
begins this month.
The city will maintain a volun-
wer job listing gathered from city
department leaders and, perhaps,
residents' suggestions, under the
program.
Volunteer opportunities will
arise for park and community
maintenance, events, citizen ser-
vice, emergency service, clerical
and technical assistance and
instruction, Anderson said.
I "It's been a long time in coming
to bring a lot of bright people
forward to volunteer," said Mayor
Bob Benke.
Without increasing costs, the
in teers
program requires the city to pro-
vide the necessary equipment,
supplies and training for volun-
teers.
Through their work, volunteers
are rewarded with certificates of
appreciation, New Brighton team
hats and public acknowledgement.
The Parks and Recreation
department experimented with the
Community Volunteer Program
this summer. The program, devel-
oped for middle school students,
took on 23 youths and their par-
ents who volunteered for bike
patrol at Long Lake Regional
Park, computer projects, food dri-
ves and office assistance.
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Neighborhood seeks maintenance for >. its park
By Sue Webber1'1'\
When the Terra Linda
neighborhood developed in the
late'Sos in southeast New Hope,
Marcia Hinitz and her neighbors
successfully lobbied city of-
ficials for a park.
Now Hinitz's daughter, Jill
Kaufman, married and the
mother of two small daughters,
Is living in the same
neighborhood and lobbying city
officials again to keep the park
alive.
Speaking on behalf of her
neighbors, Kaufman last week
told the New Hope City Council
that the small park east of Win-
retka Ave. N. and Medicine
Lake Road needs to be main-
tained "at the same level as
other New Hope parks."
She requested that garbage,
weeds and glass be removed
fmm Tera Linda Park on a
regular basis, that cracked
asphalt be repaired, that trash
cans be ilslalled, and that sum-
mer playground activities and
the winter warming hese be
restored. n section of New Hope was
one of the first developed. MY
parents built a hale in Terra
Linda in 1%8, and my husband
and I bought that home from
mother in 1996. A large part of
our decision was based an my
fond memories of living the
Terra Linda neighborhood and
playing at the park.
It was a very special ex.
perience to all of es growing up
in that area. I want my
daughters to have that, leo:"
Kaufman said, noting that there
are 90 children under the age of
is living in the neighborhood.
Two-thirds of those children are
under the age of 12, according to
Kaufman.
In February, Kaufman
discussed the park's problems
with Council Member Pete Enck
and Roger Rubin, a member of
the Citizen's Advisory
Cornmisiun.
In June, an informal canvass
responded to by 83 of the
neighborhood's too homes con-
tained complaints about the
park's neglected appearance,
j the closed warming boom and
an offensive odor coming from a
sewer lift station adjacent to the
From our expaiauee, than
Is a discrepancy. Hidden Valley, .
Northwood and Civic Center'
Parks don't have the same pro-
blems. other parks are main-
tained at a much higher stan-
dard. Thee isn't equal distribu-
tion of park funding. We want
the best far oar kidsand aur
neighborhood' Kaufman said.
Robin O'Reilly, another:
neighbor, said, "I've rived in
New (lope all my life and in ft I
Terra Linda neighbiwilmd for'
12 years. We want an inviting'
environment for our park. I've
never felt it was inviting. Sample
things could be done to improve
it.,,
Mary Eckberg, also a Terra
Linda resident, said she believesit's important for the city to con- i
aider summer programs at
Terra Linda Park far next year. '
We've lived these 16 years.,.
This neighborhood has com-
pletely changed. It's swarming
with delightful young children,
We've got children that just do
not have enough things to do," ;
Eckberg said.
she also complained about the ',
nightshade weeds that grow un- 1
checked in the park. "IL's a j
deadly, aggressive vine, and the 7
park has been Celled with it for
years. One m two berries could
kill a small child," Eckberg
said.
Lisa Harm, a seven-year md-
dent of the neighborhood who
has four sons between the ages
of 3 and 9, said, "I ieally feel a
tittle dscrimionted against. I'd
really like to see a little equity
Harm said she fell irda a rel
at the park while playing balfa
with ber saw. I'They do flood the'
ice rink and mow the grass, but'
adhing's been done with the .
ballfield. It's never been graded.
dl's dangerous," she said.
According to New Hope City'
Manager Dan Donahoe, Hidden .
Valley, Northwood and Civic
Center Parks are mmdeed
community parks, and are
maintained at a high leve by
flea ski thatTerm Linde Park
is on "a Normal maintenance
program and isn't treated any
i differently in tams of pulling
weeds;' admitting flat "there
are a lel of them.'
However, Donahue said that
weeds aren't pulled On the play
circle a sprayed bemuse of the
danger of chemical contamkn-
tion. "Do we want to fend more
maintenance personnel for those
kinds of activities?" he said.
help.., According to. Shed French,
dtrector of parks and recreation
in New Hope, the city "maln-
tai s all our parlor as best we
can with the resources
available, but we start with the
parks that are used the heaviest.
We simply don'thave the staff to
do it any differently."
New Play equipment wasiM
storied at Tara Linda Park in
199, but French acknowledged
Unt the perk 'tit'asn'[ N great
armee" lest amuna' duainB the
construction on Medleine Lake
Although the ice drafting rink
18 flooded at We park during the
winter , the numbers using it are
too low to warrant opening the
warming house, French said.
Low attendance also is the
reason why an supervised ac-
tivities have been scheduled at
the park in recent years.
Playground programs were of-
fered in 199, but very few
children registered, French
said. Because of cutbacks in the
playground budget in 1991, the
city had to close two parks and
close Terra Linda and Llan
because they'd had the lowest
attendance for the last five
years, she said.
MN11 CLlrrina SERVICE
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2A MOklrn C~SumPbA—wed., Aug. 5. 1992
Poor weather helps slide
pool addition to success
By Lisa Legge
Thanks to Mount Pmitubu's
ashes, EI Nino's. winds or
Mother Nature in general,
Brooklyn Center's new mon'
munity waterslide has been a
hit.
This summer's unseasonably
mid weather has apparently
forced swimmers inside, away
from area lakes and outdoor
Pools, the usual favorites.
That's good news for the city,
which recently spent about
249,000 to upgrade the 2D -year-
old facility and add the
watmilide. The OlYmpic-size pool, located
in the Brooklyn Center Com-
munity Center, 8301 Shingle
tYmk Parkway, was never ex-
pected to make money, City
Manager Jerry Splinter said.
But, he said, "there's an in-
dication that it's going to ml the
red ink significantly."
Splinter stressed that two
months Of strong figures can't
predict the long-term success of
the pod, but he's encouraged.
In June, the pool and its new
sBde brought in 325,453, mostly
in memberships and admission,
7f the winter months
are very successful, it's
possible we can ap-
proach breaking even,
but that's a long way
Of" J —
Jerry Splinter
according to city records. That
rose from $22,518 in May.
For throe months last year,
the pool drew $13,80o and $11,300
in income, respectively.
But expenses still culprice in-
come. In May this year, the city
lost about $4,700. That shrunk to
about $500 in June, however.
The city's philosophy was to
Invest more to make more,
Splinter said. In May, revenue
doubled, he said, while expenses
rose by only 25 or 33 percent, he
said. The Parks and Recreation
Department had to hire two
more lifeguards to monitor the
slide—one for the top and one
for the bottom, he said.
Lileguit ds' wages more then
doubled from about $5,000 in
June last Year to about $11,409 in
June ads year.
But in June, 1991, the pool
came up more than i6.50o short.
Cash for pool maintenance
and cleaning, clerical pay and
elryeIrmlon rase only alightly,
records said.
And city officials can expect
attendance to go only one dimc-
tion as the weather coots this
fail. B the winter months are
very successful, it's possible we
can approach breaking ever,"
Splinter said, "but that's a long
way df." The pod opened April 24, later
than the city's targeted date in
early winter. But the city
hesitated on unexpectedly high
bids last winter and landed a
better price later, Splinter said.
City officials were hoping the
project would rete interest in
the pod, which has experienced
lagging admission and member-
ship sales. The costs also
covered a new water heater and
Other Ina provenenls that bring
the facility up to city code
standards.
r ne new Wwwyn Brooklyn Center conmhunhy pool slide's draw ap- parently Isn't limtled to city residents. Above, Janet and KaBrerinePrice
even R
Yed the weSaturdayMnerslideafternoon. (photo
y
Mo CLIIIIea aLLVICa
EDEN PR LIRSUNNeoralC.. Co.
AUG 19 1992
Me'Aong sparked
save woods' effort
13y David Christeaeae far aestbedc and educa-
ADdeson. Similar, develop-
tional reasons alone."
A cifirm 'campaign to - Personally, I thick the on-
am the woods" may haveIy way to buy the Woods -
started after shout 50- and were Wkrag about if
residents and city officials million - u thmuglr a
met for a waWng tar and referendum," said Bob -
pu6tic hearing Mooday; Lambert, director of Parks,
Tun turnout and tahmany recreation and natural
kd to a unanimous vote by remrrces.
mo- FAm• Prairie Parka, Lambert and commission
Recreation '"and Natural members said they wee
Resources C®missim. to- pe mistic" about the
recommend.dedal d a MR-. rharcea of a referendum
dMU lake Woods -hawing: passing, because most vote
development, and support. would not supportaa
fundraising to buytbewoods_. ta:increase for wrtbord
for pubic ,-: "-- . - diced beta such. as
Yon oti. have a right, recreation use .- . _.
your-wha,, appearedbre Lambert said hehas laokeII
tamghkto look for other sohr for other souree of money -
tms,"- said- commissioner for yeah witluad success.
DIEM Popuvich-Lyndr- Cbrul Brawn of Canyon
Residents praised the Ridge said a - successful
woods as a "piece of Eden referendum would coat her
Prairie history" ate- a--- family an -additional $10 a
valuablea,kanfi.v-v
rerusnLe." _ -
year m- property tam.
Mat, a pretty low feefor
Center Honors-pkm m us use of that Land," she sakr- .
ave to seven acres- of the his is a very mroal time
woods as part of its pcopased in Filen Ptah*"" as pressure
Fairfield West haus®&- buab to developopen land
homes _in= thus r>maMMug. , said: Co 't u.a- DWk_-
e®gemtweta •s'-"t ADdeson. Similar, develop-
1Ltwaadv 6 oro auras !hate melt issues are.commg .fur
any development fheewould iremaiming woods and Mn -
ba" a d'poesnt effect, said- nesota River badfs.. - '" '
Kurt Ruata'bdts. Depart- Somewhere. somebody
ment of Natural Resauaca has to draw the Line on what.
forest f= = - '' i goes info public property and
here's a lot more to flet .. what does not:.'. said Dick _
forest n ]uM the. trees," than Pudmam of Tandem Cap.
Rrwterhdf saki-W+4tnaand. ownerdthewoodedlaard_.:
native plants m- the woods ' 7bat decision was made by -
could be destroyed or dth - h, -City Cmw l and admrof-':
out by introduction of pew fidals years ago to park and -
gardm plaits and lawns, he_ road pians that designated
said. --' .- .- - : woods fo private hous-
Rusterholta-" rated: the --'hug limas andudliti were
woods a "good to very goW—..Iw' to fel those pli> -aud=.
eaumple of "Big Woods," a- the wooded land is "saddled:
native hardwood forest tyPS- wish:-. throe cads"'."OE,
Dat dimfed 3,000 squaream asaessmelts; Ptrmam said_.
mite of southeast Mimesota_ H ri"z mu mamt to eF .
b&rs m sedflesamt_ fad to buy the woods, "that`*
Larger and- . betM"' grata-, Putnam-.. said- - „R.A.: preserved examples of Big_. caetbe Pu¢cdased over
Woods are on pub" owned years With Salvation: Army
Ind in Hennepin County. pots in frmt:of sta>iq• yon
Buste'hah said, had ACRI ell hx said._•
fak&Woods he _wash sav"ug_......-
AUG 261992
golf course to open next
spring despite construction delay
BY Lym Pheming. -M
9F5IXN—,CUR-RENT
will be a 9 -foot -high waterfall set
Un
66We'K Sf1II )to for atop a hill which should be visi-
Ne.r I C..
AUG 261992
golf course to open next
spring despite construction delay
BY Lym Pheming. -M will be a 9 -foot -high waterfall set
66We'K Sf1II )to for atop a hill which should be visi-
Althaigli -bid to Molds f
QspRng Apen_Ln8•
ble from nearby Crosstown
82, she said. miniature golf course at
Veterans Memorial Park came_
R(ghway
Asmi.nlltg fhi8 weather •' lbeco rsewill be aestructed
in over budget, city planners ez-•3 doesn't g0 tOlQIIy : '4
in the northwest corner of the
Imaee perk, 58th streetpedthecoursetoopennextspr .
illi as; planPuns bonkers, Constrttcbon -
and
Portland Ave". ' .. -..
the Richfield CitmJuretheSuffieldCity , should be done by the 1ba carie k designedchi
by
Artr i,,.,,+,n..t of MichiY,ea- Council voted to seek mastruc,. -
tis bide for e Project, whidt Of..00tO:1er—. .- Adventure Golf Projects,
awasslatedtoetunciway in jB
1
pj.Id: Black who has designed and builtminiature •golf courses
Ate-. _r ,d 2%eq, aux
Z, ., -
4
was submitted to the -city and 11 Win; irnw 7 ctY_ + '? s±i
throughout the world. Lund- .
mark originated the papular
wall 29 pert higher than ex-,.
pected, said Gretchen Blank.'
3+550..cml expected bycitywaterfall
plamers; construction will
desia seen at many
courses, Blank said -
leisure services. coordinator for he@n the and of September, able 1be: city's 1994 budget ear
Inarlo :4a qw W -design andthecity's DepartmentofCam- .
m®ty Services F -:. zs t f
said. ......'• _"• ^' =, rG.
F •We're. still hiring for a spur build the aaase
Last weeks -Brf 7comcr'I rel, jaded the bld and'voted to seek . ingopening," Blank said. Assuming the weather doesn't
Like Rich Acres Golf Casae
and. the new waterslide, the
new bids, which willbe aped' go t tally bankers, construction amenities are designed to Pio-
Sept L_ • .,at k,,3arr j should be done by the end -ofOctober.".
vide residents withrecreation
Spporhodtus while generating1bredrrsllle.coet;m the se-
Gond round"ofiildd'mg, cmtrac-- Jbe Mbde course -which will money for city COMM
tun will have more time a
prepare bids -:'We heard from a.
openforplaynext sP H, will be
beard sa •iratural theme," in-
ra matins golf comae is
expected to draw 25,555 golfers
sample- potential- bidders that., they coded more. time because cluding-waterialls, streams, To* prdena:And lotsofgreen 1m193t. Attar — is projected
WinaceseS Pest to 1991 Rod
Wm to the middle of a busy; Drams• an" the'18 boles willbetoplayerswith
1996; ead.a percent through the
year: 2o10, according to cityconstruction. season,.' Blank: r>TII4i)
accecoble
a.1- In
it dome in-ejmQ to dK The centerpiece of the coT[
aThe
df cy ux
mo bo,
ted france
om
5 Mire repaid — with
with user fees from
ke Rich Acres Golf Cooraq
dallm will net be used for
operation T meinfDlyje`e..i a of
iaWre golf, she said b•'
awn hr the muse have mE
MMA CLIIflMn tEEVICE
pOSLVILLE —
iALCON HEIGHTS
focus nLws
H.Owls C. -
SEP i. , 1992
Lj t\
Langton Lake dug out from a `diamond in
SUS4N SiAPLEI'ON
A lakeside park Bob Bierscheid
often refers to as the "diamond in
the tough" will undergo improve-
ments soon to cul the gem out of
the ruckbed.
Roseville City Council members
agreed to purchase a parcel bor.
dering Langton Lake just east of
Cleveland Avenue, and turn a
closed section of County Road C2,.
which crosses the lake, into a trail.
Bierscheid, Roseville's Parks
and Recreation Director, said the
parkland which the city intends to
keep as a natural wildlife area, has
been gathered slowly since 1987,
with four parcel aLquired.
Ed McCarty, who has been a
strong advocate of keeping
Langton Lake a natural area, said,
at one thne, council members told
him he should move out of the
area to make way for industry.
1 told them not as long as I'm
alive." he said.
McCarty and another resident
offered to sell their Wil to the city
half an acre at 2949 Mildred
Drive and 4.5 acres at 1895
County Road C2 — for $309,000.
Parkland funds are available for
the smaller parcel, valued at
474,000, and the city is negolial-
Ing with McCarty for his larger
lot, valued at $235,000.
But some of those feelings that
the city should leave the land for
industry reverberated Aug. 24.
Council Member Brenda
Thomas said the cost of acquiring
all the land around the lake could
be hefty. ' With its relationship to com-
mercial activity, it should be
acquired by a developer. 1 don't
understand why the community is
With the Improvei
Investing millions of dollars in r
this." she said.'`
park," Bierscheid said.
Langton Lake abuts commercial.
Maschka compared
and industrial -zoned portions of
to the Minneapolis cha
Roseville to the south and west.
Joanne Cushman. "It shouldn't be
The 33 -acre park has been pro-
benefit primarily to the neigh -
tected as a natural preserve sins
bmhood." r
the Rose Township days, said
A 7.5 -acre ballpark area Banks
Council Member Pat Johnson.
die lake on the northwest side, but
What we're doing here is pre-ykM1"r'
many residents we unaware the
serving a piece of Iandi They don't
arca exists, she said.
make property like that anymore;' t
she said. Thomas also questioned
Johnson's involvement in the pm-
ject, since her house sits adjacent
to the lake on Mildred Street.
This calls into question your
ethics,del alone advocating it,"
Thomas said. She said she is em1-
sidehing bilging a complaint with
the Ethics Commission.
In the past the Langton Lake
project has ranked high on the
Metropolitan Council's grant list, CountysaidCouncilMemberDeanRosevuh
Masch¢a, who served on the Met chased Council. Bierscheid said the
Department of Named Resources
also deemed the land a protected Large b
area grade int
County Road C2 cutting across !' hits the r
the lake Is also scheduled for Canoe
Improvements. Two barricades bridge, a
1losevpydeFdoar.Has Pocu1—Tuaa., BRMnMr t, ,
the ;rough.' ,imageA
rna" or r.,,, vcmvcm
east bf Cleveland Avenue In Rmevllle, ells barricaded across Langton Lake.
mempaa approved Improvements to a new pathway across the le pd pur-
git.
i ".3
will soften the', With the Improvei
which abruptly, pothway...we can pm
sl eitherside., ' ? park," Bierscheid said.
love under the Maschka compared
pally the city will. to the Minneapolis cha
keep vehicles from crossing the stock the lake for fishing. "Twenty to 30 years from now it
short stretch, but the manmade As we invest more money iris? will be money well spent," he
bridge breaks the lake in half, this project, we need to make It
causing water circulation prob- more usable for Roseville resi-
lens, dents," said Council Member
The bmri,ade (here is probably Joanne Cushman. "It shouldn't be
one of the least aurnctve looking benefit primarily to the neigh -
pieces in the city, at least from my bmhood."
r
way of thinking," Bierscheid said. A 7.5 -acre ballpark area Banks
The plans call for two pieces of die lake on the northwest side, but
the roadway to be cut out, coupled many residents we unaware the
with footbridges for pedestrians. arca exists, she said.
Part of the fundingfor'the'
47,000 project will come not of.
state grant money, given to the,
city 10 years ago, which will betakenhackifnotused.
MNA CII INIt SERVICE barredCity from airport control .
EDEN PRAIRIE
SUN -SAILOR The Eden Prairie city government cannot stop expansion of a
Hennepin co. Flying Cloud Airport runway by enforcing zoning laws on airport
property, according to the state attorney general's office.
21992
The city's action could be overruled by the Metropolitan Air -
SEP port Commission (MAC), owner of the airport land, said an opi-
nion issued last week by Michael, Gallagher, special assistant to
the attorney general.
The Eden Prairie City Council opposes the runway extension,
which would be in violation of city zoning, but Gallagher quoted
statutes giving MAC broad power -to acquire and use land to,pro-
vide a metropolitan airport system.
Mall, Soutbdale buses planned
New midday bus routes from Eden Prairie Center to sou"ale
Shopping Center in Edina and the Mall of America in Bloom-
ington are expected to begin this month.
Southwest Metro Transit, the bus system serving Edon Prairie,
Chanhassen and Chaska, plans the mall routes as one-year
demonstration projects to begin Sept. B to Soufhdale and Sept, 21
to the Mall of America. Both would stop at Hennepin Technical
College's Eden Prairie campus.
The plan must be approved by the Regional Transit Board.
More information is available at Southwest Metro, 939-7928.
City -sponsored survey begins'
A telephone survey of Eden Prairie residents by Decision
Resources Ltd. began this week. .
The 184question survey is designed to give city government of-
ficials a sampling of public opinion on a variety of issues.
Topics covered in the survey include property taxes, city ser-
vices, development, a "downtown," land preservation, recrea-
tion facilities, recycling, Flying Cloud Airport, and others.
Survey results are expected to be summarized and reported to
I,
the City Council and the public.
MND• CLIPPING SERVICE
MAPLEWOOD REVIEW
Rxmmy C•.
Proposed Maplewood Community Center
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This is the second of three articles- 2iG> h dlv edldo Wfudkt * 1
Adjacent to' the tie banquet rooms are
designed to cover tsetses involving ,two meeting rooms :)L"uarefeet each,
the proposed Maplewood Community, which could also be okrlW w4 joined,
Center. The first supplied background We banquet area.
Information and this one details I The east half of the proposed center i- .:'y ' "''•r.
preliminary building designs. The last focuses upon recreation. This area is on II
will focus on financial details. A lower level than the social camW R , , .t , "' • r
public hearing will be held during a but is visible duoogh windowsMaplewoodCityCouncilmeetingat7' ! r
p.m. Sept 14 at City Hall UPP& level. ; Mae than 30,000 square feet of space
Three years of ideas, hopes and is dedicated to the exercise compohenls'
planning for the proposed Maplewood on the northeastern Comer of the center. FF
Community Center materialized last The major facility —an 18,000 -square -
month when preliminary architects foot gymnasium- accommodates two,
unveiled a three-dimensional model and regulation basketball courts. Suspended; esl['q.:I 7 :• r i, f}'i ::
sketches of the proposed center above the gym is a mnninglwalking tack'
The preliminary design by Ankeny,' one-lenlh;mile- in length..Otherl
Kell, Richter and Associates (AKR) componentsrounding out the remaining•' ry) 7 li
depicts an $11 million 86,000 -square -foot 'exercise area is an exercise room, It
community center fashioned with an weight room, two multi-purpose rooms:
abundance of large windows, atriums and which could bC used for activities such as' .
specialty components. racquetball > or wally Il, . any t
The site location of the proposed aerobicsldawe room, locker motets, and
building is on a parcel of land adjacent to equipment storage.
City Hall just east of White Bear Avenue Possibly the most visibly stunning.
and south of County Road D. In older to portion of the proposed center sits in the
meet the square footage requirements of southeast comer overlooking the nearby
the center for this parcel, a four quadrant pond. This 15,000 -square -foot section
mull -level building was designed features the entire aquatics portion,,. ' t
In the highly visible northwestern Enclosed only by glass, this quadrant
corder of the building (facing While Dear includes a six -lane lap pool, a leisure
Avenue) is a 300 seal performance ans pool, a whirlpool and a water slide.
theater The theater is 9,000 square feet in, The exterior appearance of the center the one building. Parking for 300, a campus seting. an
area and is designed )o accommodate a is joist one detail which has not yet been picnic area. India which connect to the The model of die proposed center is',
variety of productions. fully developed in this preliminary phase Department of Natural Resources state on display at City Hall. Any resided.;;
tCOON7RAMMM tE
HEBALB
Aeeks Co.
SEP 4 1992
Play ball!
r
Baseball group gets
green
to
light from council
begin construction
by Peter Badley
Managing editor
It's all systems go for the new Coon
Rapids baseball complex.
The Coon Rapids City Council and
the Coon Rapids Baseball Associa-
tion reached agreement Tuesday
because they need to be ready for
play by next spring under orders
from the national Little League
organization.
The two Coon Rapids Little League
organizations were forced to split to
form a third Lillie League for 1094
because of the number of players.
night. Construction can now begin on
a full-size, 100 -foot baseball field and The mtiomlLittle League organiza-
twoLittle League fields this fall. llon gave the Coon Rapids Little
i Leagues a one -Yea{[ Q'aceFeriod !o.' Councli'membeni gale (its ecldm have a oe,. NV 6idyj, Zbff* wl
tion the green light m newly -formedgoaheadwiththenewly-faed Central League:
the 900 -fool field at Winteremat Park would not have a piece to play.
and -the two Little Gigue fields at
Wooderest Park.
We have come a long way In t0
months," mid Bonnie Groebner,
president of the association. It was
In the spring of 1091 that baseball
proponents first approached the
council about the need fou fields In
Coon Rapids.
The new complex was originally
planned to go in Wintercresl Park,
but for the time being the two Little
League fields will be located In ad-
jacent Woodcrest Park.
Woodcrest would be a temporary
location, although there arc indica.
Hans that that could be quite long
term.
Getting started on the Little League
fields Is especially important
Al the beginning of Use year, the
baseball association, an umbrella
group for all baseball organizations
in the city, adult and youth, was
given the go-ahead by the council to
put in four fields, two fall size and
two IJWe League, at Winlercrest
Park.
Them was a stipulation, however,
that an city money would be involv-
ed. It was proposed that the baseball
association would lease the land_
from the city for the baseball fields.
An Initial draft of the Imse agree-
ment was presented to the amocia-
Hon, then revised after discussions.
The association and city staff mel
Aug. 7 to coreider a new draft of the
lease agreement, City Attorney AI
Hofstedtsaid. ,
At that time, Hotatedt Sold, the 1
association did not want the city to V
lease the land to the association. ;
Mather, it requested the city ta
maintain ownership of, the fields,
once built, and allow We baseball
organizationstousell.
elkTheassociationwouldcontinueto
construct the fields as previously 77
planned in phases as It could afford
to do an, Hofstedt said: Issue of
maintenance or... the peiiwbp ileo,
raised at that meeting. I
The association, .:Gmebrrer. mid,
wanted to build temporary Little,
League: fields at Woodcresl„where'
tirere is an-exlvtiirg field that could—,
be converted far use at what y'
1yAyN
tie cast add a aecgM (feW *?W,
put adjacent to IL , -
The need was to have the Little
League fields playable by oust spr-
Ing. To do that, work would have to,
start this fall, Groebner mid.
By charging every baseball player
In Coon Ra 'ds $10 this pmt seamen
work an and of those fields could
beginthisfall.
The only maintenance the baseball
group "a asking from the city was
to mow the outfield grass because
the association could not afford to
buy a mower it Bels time, said
G 40ther: work, such as
chs lug`sud fertilizing, could be.,,
done by basebativolunteers.
Public Woks Director Bill 01-
tessmann mid In a memo to the .
council that if city maintenance was j
limited m cutting the outfield gross
with a riding mower, there would be
no significant cost to the city. There ..
would be,.muchIdiom lexpense R
morethah,tut=hsked.
OneetheBnt4Wfootfkldwmbuill, "
Grcebrer mid, , -jlp association
would go an to the other field schen It
had the funding.
We must do both Little League
fields now," she mid. ^11reae have
to fly an that all the kids have some.
W wberetoptey." .
the association now has $7,OOD In Its Dom, people see wart is etacoffers: Gradmer mid she has been p.t I Ore hells, it should make raisingwakinganliningupdonatedmate• R! I both money and materials easier, asrials, like fencing from Kiwi 3 .
Lumber and and from Rocket Turf. well as the recruitment of volunteer
Irrigation would cost an estimated ! labor. All are needed right now,
15,000, and the association would .: Graebnvmld
provide the volunteer labor to get . The counell agreed to the asmela-
lhejobd do e. lions request for the city to main-
lain ownemhip of the lad and m
Developer Jim Stanton has agreed enter Into a use agreement with the
to : dome the excavation 'and .. amociation. With that type of ori
grading of the 100 -fool field at rangement, them are an tax
Wintermest, a $102,000 contribution, ramifications far the association, at-
Groet er mid. She was hoping that Wer, mid Hotatedl.
Council eyes funding for
LIMMA . CUPPING SERVICE armor*. arIYlyOry-community canterp1S
J
By BRENDA HA GN`' expressed concern that revenues
ROSEMOVNT Rosemount city 5l'aff and con-'.. from the ice arena might be lowerthanexpected. THIS-WEEK
HAW. Co. sultants are preparing. financial it's just scary, that's all," he
and contractual documentson the said."We're just going to have to
SEP armory-community center pro-
Ject. The documents be
have hope and faith."
B 1992 will ready Stems said he would be more
for port authority and city council comfortable with the ice arena
consideration at their Sept. 15 portion of the project if citimo,
meetings, hadn't voted down the project last
The Armory Committee mel November. Jilk said the funding
Aug. 24 and was able to trim the is a legitimate concern, but that
cost of the project by $90,700. At all assumptions on income and
that meeting, the committee also expenditures of the ice arena
recommended that the port au- would have to be o f f
Ihority and city council go ahead significantly" before it would
with the construction of the or- cause a problem.
Mary, community center and the Funding for the rest of the pro-
ice arena. The group suggested - ject aside from the Ice arena also
using available levies and income was discussed. Just over it
from operations of the facilities, million will come from general
The bulk of the funding for the ' obligation bonds issued by the
15.6 million project is proposed to city, while the rest of the funding
come from the port authority's is proposed to come from debt
Issuance of more than $3 million issued by the state, investment
in general obligation bonds, ac- earningsandcashsources.
cording to discussions at the Sept. H awarded the contract to build
1 city council meeting. This the ice arena, PLC has said it will
money will finance the ice arena commit to having the facility
and part. of the community ready for use by Thanksgiving
center. It also will pay for the as 1993, a whole ice season ahead of
quisition and relocation of the the previous schedule used.
Highway 3 businesses where the In relation to the project, the
facilities will be built. council also approved a resolu-
Repayment of this issue will tion requesting a cooperative
come from remaining levy avail- agreement project with the Min-
able from the two armory levies nesota Department of Tramper.
and made to the port authority in lation for improvements on
the form of a lease payment; Highway 3. Proposed Im-
revenue from the Ice arena provements to the road include a
operation, and excess Increments continuous left turn lane from the
from the lax increment de- high school driveway on 142nd
velopmentdistrict. Street through Connemara Trail.
The 6ce arena) project will Right turn lanes also will be pro-
pay for itself," said Steve Jilk, vided at the major Intersections
Rommoutcity administrator. and driveways on both sides of
Council member Red Stoats lllehighway.
m.00MMGTOR
SVN-CURRENT
Rnuab Cs.
SEP 91992
Not even pool slide
may. . help off season
By Mark Johnston I'm not convinced we dmdd .
more forward," said Council
7be woks[ summer In more Member Mark Mahon. "I s6'`
than 75 years reused whet may have some questions." - 1
be an all-time low in attendance 1 First, the money. The latest I
at Valley View Pool. proposal considered by the I
Only Z7,000 visitors had studs I council is to borrow the t.=,0o0
a toe in the pool's water through nom existing city rae•ves to
the end of August, a little more ':. than half the number of swim- ' build the slide and pay it bed[ with feel generated by the slide -.
mars last year. and pool.
So depending on how you look The amount of those fees
at It, talk of adding a $330,000 ! ' depends an how much the pool
waterside, to the pool either, , and slide are used. Attendance
comes not a moment too soon or has steadily declined burn moa'
is an exercise in futility. than 55,000 in Ime to less than
The City Comet mid Aug. 31' 40,000 in 1991.
a slide is a satisfactory land use' A city staff report estimates
at the pod. The council will like- attendance will rise from 20 to 40
ly begin looking at dollars and percent with the addition of the
amts considerations far the pru- slide.
posed two Unled, 21)(14ed-long, However, In an ail seem like
264eet-high slide within a few the current onomotdng would
mints. he ! out'tlr recrestlonai
But the preliminary nod given faclli W,, which has had
to the dile was not a vigorous'
ane.
opera* WAN batrraeo IBII,ON 11here Is another considers -
and $00,000 in each season since Um Mabon has rued a
1980. report on the umber of injuries .
Even H a slide create[ a Ilio that have occurred at local
percent increase over this municipal pools which have
year's figures,, attendance watehalides.
y be slightly more iiron Edina has had two Injuries
It was four years ago. reported in its first year of
Community Services Director operation, according to in -
Jim Trams said he isn't sone a surance claims spokesperson
slide would have helped this Lisa Otsm Both was minor,
yearorinanyusnmamablysvd •. with one child dipping while
summa. running up the, steps and
My Its Is no," he mid. "A another bumping his headm the
waterside and pod are sym. elide, she mid.
biotic. Neither are going to do No Injuries have been
very well if the weather is had." reported in the two years
On the other hand, Edima has Hichneid's waterside has been
reported increased attendance open, hcurdhng to tool super
this year; attributed -to a visor At Payne.
wate slide and a children's play 'It's all based on how you
structure. have the rider go down and how
And even If a slide in Bloom- you monitor it,". he said.
how resulted only in a modest Payne said the auly thing to r- ,
Increase in attendance, it would ting is daily attendance.
still be an Increase. Withwd it, r, Whether you have a
city staff predicts deity alter- waterside or not, It's not going
dance will continue to stay to bring people out If the
below 40,000. good weather or \weal err is this cool," he said.
had.
MN11 CLIPPING SERVICE
01 ROSEMOUNT
THIS -WEEK
Dakota Co.
SEP 1.3 1992
Committee
toe amine
Av'iyouth
sports needs
By EVELYN HOOVER
In an attempt to determine
what types and how many
athletic facilities are needed for
youth now and in the future, the
A I City Council ap•
anted an ad hoc c to to
study the issue Sept. lo.
Several volunteer athletic
organizations, like the Valley
Athletic Association and Rose-
mount Area Athletic Association,
have approached the city and in-
dicated that Apple Valley's
facilities are being pushed to the
maximum to provide playing
time for area .youth, according to
Council Member Tom Goodwin.
Members of the committee in-
clude representatives of the city's
Planning Commission, Parks and
Recreation Committee, Urban
Affairs Committee, the VAA, the
HAAA the Apple Valley Hockey
Association and the Rosemount
Area Hockey Association.
Although the council
unanimously approved the for-
mation of the committee, some
council members expressed con-
cerns its makeup.
My concern is that if the
committee to study the needs
looks like the boards of directors
of the VAA and RAAA, it kind of
lases credibility;' said Council
Member Bob Erickson.
Goodwin said the members of
the city commissions and com-
mittee were selected to help give
balance to the committee and
added that the members of the
youth athletic organizations. are
needed to help provide informa-
tion on current and future
numbers of youth served.
The committee is charged with
determining the youth athletic
facilities needs in the community
and will report back to the council
in too days. From there the it will
be up to the council to decide
which, if any, facilities to build
and when. '
MNa CU INa tENVICE
Na. S IAN
raesalS NEMTSaa• LITTLE C"ea PRESS
am" Co.
SEP 151992
In Shoreview
a
i \ k
v
1'
1 , I: rail .: rd
Residents pe t o ,00u' ' 01 b.
Hdl,}>.u= t A supporter of,tFa constrao, i,i'tq, ,d, bon of the trail, Mary Hilfiker
Lt, y,n14 n of 6819 Willow Trail, told mum
It T,. i'•1 cilmembers that she believed aproposedtrclil . not'wanted . ,!,,1 fair share of the eignatu
i a- i•1+' Ne petition were 'solt cigna-
tuns' and that then was a
by Keith Uhlig
Press Correspondent
The Shoreview City Council
found itself between a rock and
a hard place at its meeting Sept.
8 at the Shoreview City Hall
when it was confronted with a
petition asking that a private
path not be constructed in the
Willow Glen development.
At its June 16 meeting, the
council had ordered the develop-
er to build the trail by Oct. 31.
The proposed trail will ran
along a wetlands area next to
the development, and support•
aro felt that the path would
open up the wetland one to
those who dont live directly
beside it. When the project was
14
proposed, the developer includ- as, said Odland., The trail is much rather we the money certain amount of Intimidation
ed the private trail aee going to be about nine feet away spent on Something that will involved in getting those signa-
amenity to the project f+
Signer the wet
from my Patio.' If the trail must be built, benefit everybody and whet no- body will object to' he said. tures. , I was verbally accosted," said
of petition
t that earlier derisiontoto.order Fhe tail. Thera
Odland mid, 'wine kind of buff-
er of at least 40 or 60 feet should
Odland beli;Q,because the •
trail will ran next to s wetlands,'
Hilfiker. She was else physical -
ly threatened, she said. 'I think
order ant
main memos for the trail not In place. 90 people who haw the Department of jlatural Re- a has caused divisiveness in
be built, proximity end coe , a beck yard can enjoy the backyard'"
sources will have to be, notified
of the construction. He said he
a mmmuNty.' ,
Most of the backyards an
said Lowell Odland, 6680 Wil
low Trail, spokesperson foF ErOdlaweend fel the coot ehack DNR,oj!-iejple, alld;lknew end fhrym
arosaid
mmlman eneea
those opposed to the trail.
prohibitive, aleoep
There have been a lot of thin
nothing of Hre, pro- LJ - We all have people incur back,
A high percentage of home- in the development that have The trail 1111 so hev to be • Yards, regardless of a trail or
owners in the development ob• not been done yet, and he said maintained, Odfand-
psitlq,.
and - not' .
jetted to the location of the tr 'h he would rather see the money flat was deo,. 'epbeefn: 'R'ill As for using the money to
said Odland. Signatures on a spent on those. Then are a the roil be p.e ed, and , Improve landscaping,' Hilfikercaidthemisalreadyaland - petition represented about 36. number of open spaces In the who pajr ,fad flint- ,mainti- In Man, khatthe44homescurrentlyinplan, development, Odland said, ,and ienee4' caping picot slid
The tail will run too close to something should be done then it shouldbe given a ehena.
the back yards of the town hour- with the money. 'We would R it sea tonal then is any
now information ' Ljoming intoinformation
the council tong rt, said Coun-
cilmember Sandy Martin.
hers mayy!A reit
hope, hut.ttla sJBnW
same.' *9darloini,
trail was'llis'. so
R
the trail, it should be built -V+
CouncilmemberHen Willie
said then was a promise to Il
city andtq the o"en that II
trail would be bu11C The trail
even pert of early advertish
for the development,. he Iasi
and I think, we'vii,got to ell
by it' TbeAmil jwes pa ,A
tradwff,. he l said, for hhavil
denser -than -normal housing.
I really fool this is an ion
between, the' people promised
trail and the developer,' Cour
eilmember Cassandra Holo
from said: 'I, don't' know IF It
the ciWS place to4ecide this.,
The councilrsslqrmed the d
eision to;nVuli"We stud
tion of the .fr'11'lWlt' m, 8l
sentingvotes. 'wl^t;'., r1,''
YN11 . CLIPMNO eEEV1eE
pi Sr. LOUIS PARK
SUNSAILOR
Residents cast votes: for
SEP 161992
a Inn a Pwa t .,•s.ew-wed., Soo. 1% wee
neiv- Residents cast votes: for SLP playground equipment
and Xand BrenK Park
By Mickey Tlbhks I (29th and - sd IdIdaho).
Joint Kramer picked the I Cris Gears, director of the
monbars. She eraminedpic- city's Park and Recreationkey
too of playgrauduipment ent, said the naw eeqquuiipp
ment Will have to meetpinnedonabulletinboardatLi-
ty Hall last week to help her standards which are currently
mother vote on what they would Wag finalized. He has received
like in their neighborhood para. a draft copy of the new elan-
Monkey beta (referred to as dam, which he said arecanedhorizontalladdersinthephllosophheal. " Tihere are not yr, brochure) are the s-year-old's any rigid standards, which we
Favorite piece of equipment. She i' were assured there would be," I
also wants swigs, not • slid s, C said Gears.
put up in the park. Kramer 71m standards are intended to t1
made the decision alta looking allow psalile with disabilities toattheillustrationsforcrawl ; porWipea in some, but not S',
tubes, slides, rig climbers, 91- ' all, of the actiPffieaea ,!
spyroslides, grab bar, chair led-' In'0V!dod an. a playground by,dp
des and a variety of equipment providing different levels of
available from four companies.
inxdedThepresentplaygroundGears ,. the residents.
equipment she plays m is "rot ? that these ate and neighbor-, 4
as nice as that," noted Kramer. ': hood parks, which draw from'-
Il'ff be fun." approximately a two -block =
Approximately 20 residents j radius. As a result they do riot:.i
attended a Parks and Recres- '. have the budget of the larger: 5 .
lion Committee meeting Sept. 9 'I parks In the city, such as Oaktoteamaboutthenewplay- Hill. St. Iahu Park has approz-
grand equipment that will be " imeteiY 60 parks.
added at Cadadsnst (101h and In the 1992 budget there is ap-' Joint Erse' pok ad to some of the pfayparmd egdpmsf she waald lie M nee phrriase' kr bw r f
Natchez), Oregon (21st and prvairhha[dY Mo00 earmarked.;
the fee
eell0borbsed [art has week at a Parks and Recreation Comdlae meeting. (Praha lit hfitey 71bhW) ,
Oregon) and Knoliwood Green or each of pants..' 1
Mim ehaha Click and Flag) Oregon. Cederbust, sod the park to hold storm water I landscaping changes. Free- Playground equipment in
parks this fall. The city had sent Grein and Bronx parka. Slmset, nwoff and has a result, Gears standing swims will also be In- scheduled to be replaced at Fern .
not letters to more than 150 which is larger, has a $12,000 said decided to include the new, staffed in each of the Hill Park (29tb and Joppa) +
residents in those rieighbo hoods budget for playground equip-. equipment this year. Last year .. Vida (lyric and Brookside) in .'
informing them of them menu. Bethel In addition, the city will im- 1903. 4 ty (39th and Inglewood), 1980.
A similar meeting will held i Although Oregon Park had not prove the benches, replace the Shed and any swick) andam
22at7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 for .+ loam included in the 1982 budget, boardingtimbershoarding the play' Shelard (Highways 12. and 18) f
residents neer Sunset Park (34th the city had recently regraded ground lot and make minor parks were improved.
SEP 2 2 1992
Aquatic facility pr
By Richard Crawford ! Center Ca'mplm.
The leek face also recon -
The Minnetonka City Council I melded a phased iwildmg p!,- Sept- 21into piped its collective big gram that watt include an m- f+Would undoa, ' door swimming facility and a
aquatics facility projected to recreation building at the Civic
cast to million. Ceder. FAch of those hm!wtim
A cityappointed task farce are estimated b Coat $3.5
submitted a report, which million.
recanmends building a recres- However, the City Conch
tional aquatics facility an city plane to fust determine whether
Property corrently occupied by an outdoor squalid facility
a municipal horse ring. The site '! should be conaidered.
Is directly north d the city's ice The aglalia facility recam- Areat on the Muaetauka Ci j, i madded 6y the sic face woWd
pro for
have a copadty 41,500. It would
Include falurea sIlch as a six -
tons, 25 -yard lap pool, two water
sides, sun and dude areas, and
wet and dry sand play Great,
dressing roams, concession
facilities and parking far me
Can. t would have a tremendous
potential ... to provide a focal
point and bring file community
together," said Councilmember
Terry Schneider, who also serv-
ed an the Aquatic/Recreslion
Center Task Farce.
Civic Center
Although city C.aurlcd
p members
YRA CLIPPING SERVICE
t MINNETIINKA
SUN-SA(IN
i discussions, a Moet of issues
have
It.... Pi. e'..
SEP 2 2 1992
Aquatic facility pr
By Richard Crawford ! Center Ca'mplm.
The leek face also recon -
The Minnetonka City Council I melded a phased iwildmg p!,- Sept- 21into piped its collective big gram that watt include an m- f+Would undoa, ' door swimming facility and a
aquatics facility projected to recreation building at the Civic
cast to million. Ceder. FAch of those hm!wtim
A cityappointed task farce are estimated b Coat $3.5
submitted a report, which million.
recanmends building a recres- However, the City Conch
tional aquatics facility an city plane to fust determine whether
Property corrently occupied by an outdoor squalid facility
a municipal horse ring. The site '! should be conaidered.
Is directly north d the city's ice The aglalia facility recam- Areat on the Muaetauka Ci j, i madded 6y the sic face woWd
pro for
have a copadty 41,500. It would
Include falurea sIlch as a six -
tons, 25 -yard lap pool, two water
sides, sun and dude areas, and
wet and dry sand play Great,
dressing roams, concession
facilities and parking far me
Can. t would have a tremendous
potential ... to provide a focal
point and bring file community
together," said Councilmember
Terry Schneider, who also serv-
ed an the Aquatic/Recreslion
Center Task Farce.
Civic Center
Although city C.aurlcd
p members
ty was needed, ami otMs es -
poseed ' about their
with o property tesos. i discussions, a Moet of issues
have
Clark Sweet, wholivest aera sbhastudiedbeforemak- Minmehahala lCreek from the jam-
ins any dad" anm bvctlon, posed site, said such a facility
m Mayor : Tum 1`011M Cause "nwwbuw" raise
IUhis neigithorhood.
haTcouncil heard from many the council that.the
residents m the vicinity of tha h acormouoity
nW.GuReGMeCenterwhoespmasedfacilityshouldthe
reservations about noise, lights, neptive
and the enviralmeaW impact an 111
such a facility would have.
Several residers said the facili- Raddents of the Timber hill
neighborhood nod to the Civic
Center said they have tired an
attorney and will press for an
Environmental Impact Stsltr
ment, which would result in
detailed b* at smiMe
Other urns that need to be
l Uda, aquatic Center to built,
will the lanae ring be RJocaled
elsewhere in Mmodalta?
Win another rand be built •"
bd,
el0.
er Hilt
aHarr will gra faaHa be paid
fort flow mutb'ftoM will
LIame Iram the CCI Cammloi-
tllY hwesOmeel Plod Is bdp
cover code? WIN me city ills'
sanest abBgaffon bands to 4ay
far part of the po)d?
How, much counnoauty Input
willbep" bah"theaao-
cib mahos a decision? WIN
another survey be oonductedlo
Bump community IM4Rert for
w such a facftt A mumu^
survey in Im reveale4 that A
majority of residents euprvaed
support for a nunicbpal awimm.
ing facility. Will -a rgfsml4e
be held to allow retaken, luvote
an the project? 1%.
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MN11 Cll/INn 7EIIYICE
f IIAROTA COUNTY
TRIBUNE
BURNSVILLE
Ilakoln Co.
sEP 84 1192
Rosemount's ice
arena approved
By EVELYN HOOVER
Staff Writer
Skaters can start sharpening
their skates. Zamboni drivers can
start revving their engines and
heading toward Rosemount.
It's official. The City Council
unanimously approved the addi-
tion of a multi-purpose (ice)
arena to the armory project Sept.
15.
The $2.1 million arena will be
financed by the sale of bonds by
the city and the city's Port Au-
thority and with the armory
levies. The debt will be paid off by
the sale of ice time, concessions,
advertising and non -ice events
flea markets, trade shows, etc.),
according to City Administrator
Steve J ilk.
Peak ice rates will cost $115 an
hour, off-peak and District 196 ice
time, $94 per hour. Using those
rales, a full year of operation will
bring in $269,114, Jilk said.
Financing the arena without
the use of city tax dollars was
first seen as a possibility when a
committee, headed by Ron
Pederson, a member of the
Rosemount Area Hockey
Association, approached the
council with the plans.
Since then, committee
members, city staff members
and the city's financial consultant
have crunched the numbers and
found that the project is feasible.
The committee has secured
several major ice -time com-
mitments. Pederson said the
arena will be used by the Rose-
mount and Eagan high school
hockey and ringette teams, the
RAHA, the Apple Valley Hockey
Association, the Rosemount
Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment and a local figure skating
club.
Before !Waking a decision on
whether iTinclude the arena in
the armory project, the council
held a well -attended public
meeting Sept. 14 to gather input
and answer questions.
Most who attended voiced their
support of the project, citing a
need for an ice sheet closer to
home, a chance to make the city
more attractive to developers
and an opportunity to attract
people from outside the com-
munity who would spend money
in Rosemount.
Those who spoke against the
proposal said that since the city is
planning to sell fronds to finance
the project, which ultimately
means that if the arena isn't self-
supporting, the city and Its i
residents would foot the bill and It
should be put to a vote of the peo-
ple.
I think it's easy for people ...
to suggest that the city of Rose- .
mount should take this obligation
and spend the money," said Chad
Ellingson.
A policy issue, like the decision
to build the arena, cannot be put
to the public for a referendum,
Alk explained, unless the city is
directly asking for tax dollars to
finance the project.
Pederson also explained that if
revenue estimates were off by as
much as 25 percent, each Rose-
mount household would pay only
an estimated $2 additional per
year. To help prevent such an
occurrence, the RAHA plans to
raise $100,000 to offset possible
shortfalls. Members have
already raised $48,000, Pederson
said.
The addition of the arena br-
ings the total cost of the armory
to $5.1 million. That cost figure
includes the banquet facility,
auditorium, enhanced gym-
nasium, and armory facility.
MMA CUt INO aEI1VICE
THIS WEER
EAGAN
Dakota Co.
SEP 271992
City park trails may
s slit hikers from bikers
By JOHN GESSNER
Area hikers are drawn to Ter-
race Oaks Park in Burnsville.
And in the past few years, moun-
tain bikers have found it equally
attractive.
But imagine a high-speed biker
whipping past your toes from
around a blind spot in the wooded
trail. "Your stomach gets in a bit
of a knot, and you're surprised,"
said Parks and Recreation Direc-
tor Randy Oppelt, adding that no
injuries have been reported.
The city hopes to end such con-
frontations by dividing the trail
system between hikers and
bikers.
We're trying to maximize the
use and enjoyment of both
groups," Oppelt said.
Hiking trails would be reserved
in the west and northwest por-
tions and around the perimiter of
the park, which is located south of
Burnsville Parkway between
County Road 11 and 1-35E. Bikers
would Ret the east- and south-
central area.
Across town at Sunset Pond
Park, where walkers have
bumped up against roller-bladers
and bikers, the paved trail would
be split. And at Crosstown West
Park, the city may prohibit
bikers from the narrow, winding
trails.
Staff is asking the _City Cho Ipcil
for discretion to regu atb trail
use. Council members will
discuss the matter in a future
work session.
The Parks and Natural
Resources Commission discussed
trail usage at a June meeting at-
tended by about 35 hikers and
bikers, Oppelt said. The fast-
growing sport of mountain biking
is helped locally by the South
Metro Cycling Coalition, organiz-
ed through local bicycle shops.
They do know there is a poten-
tial conflict and are doing
everything they can to educate
their bikers about common
courtesy," Oppelt said.
Play time
Sio/ux decide to build
area recreation center
By Shelia Evertz
Staff Writer
The Mdewakanton Sioux Corn -i
mu Is tribal council has voted to
fund a fitness and. recreation center
that could cont as much as $11 mil-,'
Hun, according to Darlene Matta, the.
community's secretary-tretsurm.
Purrs for the facility ars in the
preliminary stagei onl& MattilI iaKd, j
A site for the atrochrre• beeo j
determined, but the co usal%u qg t'!
interested in a rownetililp,
relationship with the Cities off
Shakopee or Prior lake, oblosailL The
facility is expected to be completed in
fall 1993.
We will be reviewirtplana for
the center," Matta said. ere hasn't
been any decision on who will hon-
stroct it, or whether it will be built in
stages."
Plans for the community center
include a gymnasium, recreational
pool, ice arena, pistol range, weight -
training area and locker roams, ac-
cording to a news release distributed
by the tribal community.
Matta said that the center would
be available to people from outside
the tribal community on a 'limited"
basis. A tn'bal member said a recrea-
tional facility could save four user
groups: the tribal community. carpo- .
fate community, residents of herby
cities and citizem' groups.
The $Wwpee city Council has
also been discussing plant for an lot
arena and recreational focil ties. -Ong !
1Lesday, the Shakopee council is
expected to review results of a com-
munity survey on what kinds of fa-
cilities residents wom and are willing
to pay for. Bill Rudnicki, the tribal
community's engineer, is expected to
meet with the council this week to
discuss the tribe's plans for the res
reational anter.
Rudnicki added to Matta's com-
ments by saying the tribal recrea-
tional facility would be self-support-
ing and would not require sewer or
water additions from surrounding
communities. "We are self-sufficient
in that we have our own systems," he
said.
11
MNA CLIPPING) SERVICE
i PRION LAKE
AMr:RICAN
Scall Co,
Play time
Sio/ux decide to build
area recreation center
By Shelia Evertz
Staff Writer
The Mdewakanton Sioux Corn -i
mu Is tribal council has voted to
fund a fitness and. recreation center
that could cont as much as $11 mil-,'
Hun, according to Darlene Matta, the.
community's secretary-tretsurm.
Purrs for the facility ars in the
preliminary stagei onl& MattilI iaKd, j
A site for the atrochrre• beeo j
determined, but the co usal%u qg t'!
interested in a rownetililp,
relationship with the Cities off
Shakopee or Prior lake, oblosailL The
facility is expected to be completed in
fall 1993.
We will be reviewirtplana for
the center," Matta said. ere hasn't
been any decision on who will hon-
stroct it, or whether it will be built in
stages."
Plans for the community center
include a gymnasium, recreational
pool, ice arena, pistol range, weight -
training area and locker roams, ac-
cording to a news release distributed
by the tribal community.
Matta said that the center would
be available to people from outside
the tribal community on a 'limited"
basis. A tn'bal member said a recrea-
tional facility could save four user
groups: the tribal community. carpo- .
fate community, residents of herby
cities and citizem' groups.
The $Wwpee city Council has
also been discussing plant for an lot
arena and recreational focil ties. -Ong !
1Lesday, the Shakopee council is
expected to review results of a com-
munity survey on what kinds of fa-
cilities residents wom and are willing
to pay for. Bill Rudnicki, the tribal
community's engineer, is expected to
meet with the council this week to
discuss the tribe's plans for the res
reational anter.
Rudnicki added to Matta's com-
ments by saying the tribal recrea-
tional facility would be self-support-
ing and would not require sewer or
water additions from surrounding
communities. "We are self-sufficient
in that we have our own systems," he
said.
11
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MNxI CLIPPING aENVICE
KVS IlHllal'1'SNEWS
UIreenePrn t'n.
I' .
St. Anthony to survey community
Plans for Parkview's future will depend on results
MAUREEN GAUGHAN
City and sodhml board officials In SL Anthony
My decide to hire an outside consalTant to help
them determine the destiny of the Parkview
gmnunfty Center.
the. two have been sharing the building for rive
years, tulle an agreement that expins next fat.
In meetings this summer, the two sides have
decided to review We mine armng®hmt, imkd-
mg the programs offered at the center.
The two sides intact to poll the community to
rind out what it wants in a revamped anter.
Earlier this month, the officials were leaning
This is a unique opportunity to
prop it up or replace it."
Michael Volna
toward surveying the community themselves,
with the help of city and school district sniff. But
last week, the groups Indicated they'd use an
Impartial polster.
Mayor Clarence Rarnllo was ammmg the lead-
ing supporters of the idm.
1 make The recommends" of hiring a co sut-
sem m do The quantitative survey and waking ou
The focus groups, bemuse of preconceived
actions we all have of what we wanl to do, and
where we want to go," Rmudtosaid.
The quantmdve survey Ranallo refers to is a
Idephahe survey consisting of approximately 30-
40 questions asked of roughly 400 residents. The
cost of the survey is estimated at between $8,000-
12.000. The board and the Council are expecrd to meet
again this week In hear Ilam Derision Romances.
which may be used for the survey.
The nr.Wm have nob however, rated mal Wel
option of Ming "foam grays."
The frau grump poi – a qualim,
live survey – would incorporated
The following groups: clergy, seaiur
citizens, sports boosters, empty,
nesters am parents withchildua.
We must survey the needs of
community services and decide
what type d facility best addrearer
those needs," School Board
MemberMfthrel Voloa mid.
Although determining what type
of services rite community anter
wit Offer is the Kbod board's and
City Council members' primary
obj,Ww, the building's need for
extensive ranvatuu is alae a inn'
CHR
The building is not energy efB-
chnL its roof leaks and the bdfer
will likely need replacing soon.
Int ikelCoLs m city olfuxs, ea¢'
dally Ike crowded police depan-
manl, have ban m a waiting gr far
years.
E U
fids is a isakpac opportunity to have the ability to make a tows t
prop it up or replace It, and if pure" ! 1'
This building has beenuae linmplaueid. with whsL" Voba said.
City Manager Tom Burt said the mwnavater," But "1&' 240r
oommoay corer should offer Q-
vias the Parkview Commmity
tum in look At caaa{Ipsal r err
nous square. What image do we
Cuter presenly, alfmmist— Smth
u. educational and recreational
want for ffY '
Bun said the /mmi agars oonurp't .
oPPon®iUw, mating and natal
spare, and oBioe W= for comma
is ]ad ane of the Mesa Wt should
he considered akug wWtmembrt
Idly and day personnel• possibilities that may mdse in Ike
City Council Member George myoomiugresermad- 9Ws be as: &MY of manyMarkssaiditshouldofferthese
activists and more.
Coil
frdlidesbthalcmupl."Bmrt old..,
B skoald also fmdude Pm9ur°!
Bin: day are, radar progams and
We bine to be fanabar.we kmwb•
plan for Wl Wwol til'li 11 Wai';j
facilities um fadllties, It sr gtW tuyanae.Kaid, thm eretauantforc..ple," Minks said.
RanallitaffOUL
One thing We're missing hero In
Sl. AlmLbmy is a cmdr." Ranalb
said. "You need a place fou the
stains andkidn to go:
Because or We large land tea the
building is oar, which can mouse
malttyle urdvkks and lir two rr-
tolntding parks, But W&FNW "wa
W' fi111 t'IIAKKA I1ERA1.11l'rt•er /'u.
Performing arts project moves forWae,d.;: g
x + d 1 saw
iArchitect selected, committee chosen; site! remains ur.110a,
MAI lrl'
gy JAVenne Bari
Editor among advocate that it should be N
A public performing arts lessor the school. He added Ina mqaBolaboostMondayeveningwhencommunityusewouldbeInIlseeve
the Chrka Ciel Council selected an ping, but that there would He
sang
rdtilea aid rlemed alt ad hoc dti- admol use during the daY•
zcm' committee On the project. The noted. "We will have the
mmmiuce, working with pdentlN cgce ,Z:rdtima(soma ,U88
User groups and Individuals, and the high school foulards) 'a cite school
Wehllecu will determine the city's district." Iftherewrdm
performing and audio ens riteds. Cough elan °green tion would befedlitclpsemopes
While taking those steps• council when pg g by m w
members also were ram(ul to point end city would led"he'routthattheopt=ons include a coop- h
m m .
erative agreement with the school 8 himdistricteitherforacombinedfacility71missue19r1'l mat aimpedk,' on school properly d at another lo- ver bmh groups beloto"onlo hem '
cation.
ill part the have binges
Both school district and city went a wnehit '
too) i nC
performing arts arm. The question is cif pert is qq
can a john erdngerdnl or waked depepds of voters in the distad. ifOutIXttIXTAIdOffSAMcomeintoTheyTaddownCaddtlooachoidficrendwi0
d referenda). y'
m
playy in arriving mduty
answer. be pert simple. Jam illi1We ... have a duly t h tsxpaycro , mfere um, bothtogiveguidarheeaboutwhethertid . closely examine their Coopershouldbetwofacilitiesorno," sad
Bob acThkilledodand city officials ha% arta radar,, CounNor y' onehe added. L Islhoould it be ,
oPl
h do ola" of Christ
attached to the high sehool2 at kastbeling fund au suilmunumhilhbawh a
School Supcnnmndent David n of Ilw school m Y• Clough tar an answer to that clues- wa sers'ed unit 'lite i
lkrt. ough said U them is towill beonlone is nor without obaaflm.
one lhmmrfauditorium,'
This work Lktdall asked lithe city
kgelly could pprrovide funding alotrkl
amrhuld
residerK, The Wcidt GtouPP u
year our Idat0 in Cha led I
a mew htggh school be lomted outside P X11 R1cEter A. Avnd- bJ' III
I:brltaTowhirhCoutld'orFJoreod
Olson rked, "Would we wrt wT" e1Cs, wh w
tem•!
vaUom ebatrQ tf
aBb
na regematL Sdm er 6. Shoak, Nc. AKR, rallied I
too1thinkitmoldbptoblemetiml1fJusttheCityofChaskaandoutthe '•'°Pndalwitha in1
mmnmarchitectural ,
g
the amhhera for the Chaska: aha cities would went In maPemtegh. ourcammunfly tenter. Dora new highedmol,"rd
Ods that roan a timate, group from
C ,maSaen or Victoria might have
Seleeting cite architectural ons 'iclearlywoorideneasybemuse ; pdndpe ytroublegaining1100tom1hmfief'- ity, though ante of their cox dollars co "ambers, finalists had worked for the city •bei' fore. And N both clam the city wall: went into itrWhilethese issues remain unre- very pleased with The product. fafd., Cauneil memberosolved. the council believes demi-
mining the city's ens needs win help" hawed, they vacillated, ,to;
To get (Wt fin. switch t e ed .eoyl
kv ma resolution. adw ith the 106 tleit' he leadswotthecouncilputtheprofallonk'. i seNgtir derision, councilneck• asking for a Ink [oma', tori['
mpM by mid-December:'do
OF ARCHITEC-adtmho",ledged,
members didn't g I much help tram
David Pukamey.
S$I,EC'TION
TUBAL TEAM
selectedarchitecturalHicgroup
h met with
bahgrou{n This afternoon and felt
bah ouuld mal rite nada
lvalThe
Hickey
Lid The Wcidt Tleo9anm Garu'a' Ila., The Weidt Group heco g- nd
tvnfident
of the city). The aaH"Oka both are
t HkkeY (qct) WI they tlnugh
either one of,them could bring N a fudUam.
pmillve q 11h councilNImkingthesekafdn.
Four pa
were earr
s embero stressed Ute need tar tie a[spedfk
IBdmY group 3 ilawmthehhidknetKlzem by Ihdr;! and the task favor,elvcdhlghAKRtea
seats'wtn
Carica Q
which the group
marks during the c "1dly weer Clam fd
p618
UNP['
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Named to the ad hoe citizens task HagNforwoeMarohHalba&who will be
asked m fielr the grdrp. fWberg hoc
also lobed the mmawNty oma
Crisman isedampiou p muily h:
m s performedhasperfodhed
task endSixcitizen members were mood.
cora
lixadti
They are Helbcrg; Dan Rms, a for- Icor cityy mond member and Dis- lrki 112 teacher: Monk Blown,
wrtba,
city
who hes served ou sevbwhcludo
Wandittem over me years, coffon
m the board d,the CAP Nc.: Jim h9citadohoemxandAltoMein, tamer
stow "=five tractor of the Jn-
AmodaUan; Noel Alkyd, who
rxetrlouely expressed r interest N
G e,.o involved: sed Anne Illt-
L131
1,.. , - a.
for
1 to the nourldl
It should be pre
esible, though pol
that Ute group an
olhing is ceded.
h kmmdudd will
merited by theater a
aappcccciiaalids Jrxes & Phillipa diall.
Assuciam. The
k
Lad rite nhdt interest• But Iieremlog r,.maracrmK •^^"• "^ — -.--.i with a
again (tonight).1hey ddm't ry hal i CLnnlher Ordreara our reamed r tefueoClhmanasmFrickefirstthesemembersofthegraspInstwouldmakev1egoaweybons, . firm tat cid the. ;
Karl-Dlemr
me aided the U
designed, and Oversaw construction
and land "Ji g n the Chaska City Wercommunity dartFdmmezfIcTlor, we're confided
Crisman isedampiou p muily h:
m s performedhasperfodhed
Hell. Jon Thdslemn b a Chaska Per
jrJEACAN
SPNATRIENT
nrk"b Co.
OCT 71992
Cityreviews.
By Terrance Menet
Eagan's controversial ice
aretlaouldoor swimming pod
plans continue to have a heart
heat — although in paper form
only. Rather then completely drop
the twice defeated arena, the Ci-
ty Council has temporarily
shifted $1.35 million in earmark-
ed mhmey to 1994 as part of the
city's proposed five-year capital
improvement program.
Under the CIP, the city would
spend up to $100,099 to acquire
land in 1993 for a sixth fire sta-
tion. Another 93 million would go
toward expansion of the law en-
forcement center and possible
relocation -expansion of the
municipal center.
In 1994,the council has
designated $1.4 million to go
toward construction of Fire Sta-
tion 6, complete with equipment.
The ice ares -outdoor swimm-
ing pool moves from the
originally slated 1990 to 1991,
The total CIP cast trough
19W is {5.65 million. or that
money, 95 million comes from
the city's community invest-
ment fund sot aside specifically
for capital improvement pro-
jects that do not have a direct
funding sauce. Another 9e50.s9
comes from early payment of
single family hard fund,
alternative.1vin ds fonJot appm
None of the projects prep"W"
in the draft CIP calls fa addi.
tonal taxpayer help.
Keeping the ice arena pro-
poral atve should not alarm
those who voted against the plan
m May, mid Mayor Tom Egan.
The city is "rat" PrOPNte6 to
request souther tax increase for
t We want to give the pro -
maters of the ice ares an op-
portunity to review private k
meats 4 fimming," Egan mid.
The (voter) mandate an May
19 had noting to do with the
city's other financial
resources ... There are still
co siderationa pending on what
can be done an that issue."
The council directed city staff
Sept. 2s, to research other cites
that have built a to build
ice areass without= referen-
thus. A report is expected in
about ane welt.
Ice areas are expected in
Rosemount, Lakeville, Orma,
and Maplewood, using non -
taxpayer money. But Egan cau-
dosed that Eagan should not be
compared with other cities
without careful scrutiny.
in hindsight, Egan mid the
argument could be made that
the council should have used
other tadb* acnes to avoid
rowaflrig vola approval.
But we felt it was very fair
and very reasonable to get this
an the ballot and give voters a
chance," he mid.
The council sought voter ap-
proval in 1989 fur a a Lefty
center complete with an ice
amaze. Voles brand down the
proposal on a 0 -to -2 vote. Until
them the city had success; with
referendums for to years on
park development, Bre stations
and the municipal center.
Regrouping, the council
sought voter approval in May
far a scaled-back fa ares -os -
door swimming pool and netted
the more results.
Still, requests far an indoor
ares Continue to mm mL Pro
moles of the arena contend its
rs would be macer more than.
hockey. A faculty ward! he open
to ringelte, skating lessons,
fCanis akatfag ad meta raring
the spring and late susual
seasons.
Eagan resident John
thedaiogitsworkalsySeptcouncil
make a "can rdarom " to youth
recreatiorwl activities such as
an Indoor arena and more
IWlaetds. Freeman questioned
why the city would chose a
urge' municipal anus ova
recreational bcitites.
It appears the City Council
cares more about atice space.
Jails and heavy equipment than
It does ov kicks," mid Freenen,
presided of the Eagan Hockey
Association and baseball mach
for the Eagan Athletic
Association.
Children are pert of the
public and 1 think- chilbw's
welfare and happiness are an 10-
tegral part in a city," he sic.
A n dd4unifeul lex ares,
It managed Peppy, will mate
mahey for the city, Freeman
contendedFacedwith financial con-
straints, Egan mid the city is
not prepared to makes full omen- /
milmenl for came recreational ]t
facilities withouthodlog. / `
While ebuhdmhenber Pam
McCrea supported the Ice
araha-pool, ane and the comet
have repeatedly stated the
Public's health and welfare
Zfirst in ballast decisions.
Egan o grersW W
arena Isue cannel finger in
definitely. A decision will have
to be made, he said, whether the
city pan help build a complex
wlthad additional taxpayer es.
Pease. Another council
workshop is INEWY later this
manth to ream the city'a pro-
Posed capital improvement
PhoBraca.
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EDEN PRAIRIE
SUN -SAILOR
Hennepin Co.
OCT 71992
Ilvanwal
areas to
be ranked
A ranking of 3pottential nature
consevancy areas in Eden
Prairie will be done as part of a
current study of historic
resources in the city.
The writing of a natural -area
priority list by Tellus Con-
sultants Inc. was approved by
the Eden Prairie City Council
Tuesday, primarily in reaction
to a citizen effort to preserve the
Mitchell Lake Woods "Big
Woods" remnant.
The city has purity spending
lists for recreation, city
buildings and Major Center
Area projects, Councilmenber
Marty Jessen said. "In this
whole area of resource protec-
tion, we've got a blank sheet of
paper in front of us," he said.
Early planning set lakefront
property as the priority for city
ownership, but the city "missed
the boat" in current plana that
mention land for ballfields, tree
corridors and the Minnesota
River bluffs but not the "Big
Woods," said Councilmenber
Dido Anderson.
The priority study, was urged
by members of the Parks,
Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission.
The city already owns the
Edenbrook and Edenvale con-
servancy areas, both wetland
x areas on Purgatory Creek in
northwestern and north central
Eden Prairie totaling about 900/
acres.
tCBROOKLYN CENTER/
SUN•POST
HMM91, Co.
OCT 71992
Senior center for Brooklyn Center?
Does Brooklyn Center need a senior
center?
City officials will be mulling that,
question — pias the cast and potential
locations — over the next few months.
They'll be asking residents what pro-
grams they would like to see in such a
center and where would be most
convenient.
The question came up because of
plans for another senior -housing pro-.
ject, The Evergreens, has been pro-,.
posed for the area of the Earle Brown,
Heritage Center. That area has been;
considered a potential site for a senior
center, but the Brooklyn Center Com-
munity Center site is favored, City
Manager Jerry Splinter said.
City officials will probably seek
public input to determine what
features such a senior center would
have.
These things work best when the
whole community gives its input,"
Mayor Todd Paulson said. He would
like to see an "integrated" center,
where seniors could work with youth
or other groups.
Pk k(,l
OCT 71992
2..25'.ini*Jfi*6n`' outdoor
0 Z'ib
is on
By Su Webber
pool.
Nov. ' 3 ballot-. in G.V.
A proposed $2,250,000 bond
i referendum for a state -0f -the -
art, zero depth entry swimming
pool will be on the Nov. 3 ballot
in Golden Valley.
The pool would be located
MW
the northeast corner of
BrookvieW Park, Highway .55
and Winnetka Ave. N.
Its most notable feature would
be the zero depth entrance,
where the water deepens
gradually as it does at a beach.
Zero depth entry makes it a
state-of-the-art pool. That's an
important feature for kids and
adults, and persons with
disabilities. It's totally accessi-
ble," said Rick Jacobson,
Golden Valley's director of
parks and recreation.
Jacobson said the only other
zero depth entry pools in Min-
nesota are located in Anoka and
Winona, though several are be-
ing built around the country.
Other features of the proposed
pool would include a six -lane,
25 -yard swimming area; a div-
ing area with a drop slide and
two diving boards; a 2D0 -foot
water slide; a deck. area with
lounge chairs and shaded areas;
a concessions area; a bath
house with showers and dress-
ing areas; a sand play area for
children; and sand volleyball
courts.
Construction of the pool would
be financed through the pro-
ceeds of general obligation
bonds, if the November referen-
dum is approved.
City officials estimate that the
pool would cost the owner of a
110,000 home f20 to $25 a year
for the next to to 15 years, or
about $'l a month:
Impetus for the pool referen-
dum grew out of a citizen -
organized petition drive.
What's encouraging about this
proposal is that residents came.
to the city council and requested
it. This is not the city council or
city staff telling residents they
need a facility," Jacobson said.
Three years after a $5 million
referendum for an indoor pool
and recreation center was
soundly defeated in Golden
Valley, a group of residents ask-
ed the city council what would
be required for an outdoor pool
to be considered.
They were told they'd have to
get signatures on petitions from
2,350 people, or 51 percent of the
MMA CLIPPING SERVICE
I NEW HOPE—(:OLDEN
VALLEY SUN -POST
Hennepin Co.
OCT 71992
2..25'.ini*Jfi*6n`' outdoor
0 Z'ib
is on
By Su Webber
pool.
Nov. ' 3 ballot-. in G.V.
A proposed $2,250,000 bond
i referendum for a state -0f -the -
art, zero depth entry swimming
pool will be on the Nov. 3 ballot
in Golden Valley.
The pool would be located
MW
the northeast corner of
BrookvieW Park, Highway .55
and Winnetka Ave. N.
Its most notable feature would
be the zero depth entrance,
where the water deepens
gradually as it does at a beach.
Zero depth entry makes it a
state-of-the-art pool. That's an
important feature for kids and
adults, and persons with
disabilities. It's totally accessi-
ble," said Rick Jacobson,
Golden Valley's director of
parks and recreation.
Jacobson said the only other
zero depth entry pools in Min-
nesota are located in Anoka and
Winona, though several are be-
ing built around the country.
Other features of the proposed
pool would include a six -lane,
25 -yard swimming area; a div-
ing area with a drop slide and
two diving boards; a 2D0 -foot
water slide; a deck. area with
lounge chairs and shaded areas;
a concessions area; a bath
house with showers and dress-
ing areas; a sand play area for
children; and sand volleyball
courts.
Construction of the pool would
be financed through the pro-
ceeds of general obligation
bonds, if the November referen-
dum is approved.
City officials estimate that the
pool would cost the owner of a
110,000 home f20 to $25 a year
for the next to to 15 years, or
about $'l a month:
Impetus for the pool referen-
dum grew out of a citizen -
organized petition drive.
What's encouraging about this
proposal is that residents came.
to the city council and requested
it. This is not the city council or
city staff telling residents they
need a facility," Jacobson said.
Three years after a $5 million
referendum for an indoor pool
and recreation center was
soundly defeated in Golden
Valley, a group of residents ask-
ed the city council what would
be required for an outdoor pool
to be considered.
They were told they'd have to
get signatures on petitions from
2,350 people, or 51 percent of the
ail
oa- 7
people who voted in the 1507
referendum.
The task was accomplished,
and an outdoor Pool Task Force
was formed. The committee is to be
credited for the design. They siz-
ed it for our community, for our
population," Jacobson said, ad-
ding that one of the chief goals
was to keep the cost under $2.25
million.
Mother thing the committee
fell strongly about was a fav
amount of shaded area. Not
everyone wants to sit in the sun
anymore," Jacobson said.
The chairperson for the Out-
door Pool Task Force is George
Murad, who also worked on the
committee for the successful
1967 bond referendum that
enabled Golden Valley to pur-
chase Brookview Park and Golf
Carse. fie recalls that the pool which
eventually was built al
Brookview was "the selling
point in that referendum." The
pool was closed permanently in
1984 because of mechanical
problems.
1 personally think it's been
an Injustice that we haven't had
some type of pod, because we
bought one," Murad said.
He said he believes a pool
waded improve the aesthetics of
the comer and "tie it in with the
rest of the park. It kid Of
crowns the Btookview purchase
of 24 years ago," Murad said.
If the referendum passes. the
pool would be built in 1958 and
open for the IfFA swimming
Public information
meetings on Golden Valley's
swimming pool referendum
are set for 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Oct. 13 at Noble Elementary
School, 2601 Noble Ave. N.,
and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
21 at Brookview Community
Center, 200 Brookview
Parkway. For further Information on
the pool, call Rick Jacobson.
director of Golden Valley
Parks and Recreation; at
5445210, or George Murad,
chair of the outdoor Pool
Task Force at 544-7510.
season. Jacobson said it is hoped that
user fees would cover the cost of
operating a pool. Seton ticket
and daily admission prices
would becomparable to Wee at
pools N adjacent communities,
he said. The city's park and recreation
staff has done preliminary plan-
ning for programming In the
event that voters approve a pool.
You don't Jusl build a nice
facility and assume people will
come. We have a creative
recreation daft, and we're talk -
Ing abort programming for all
ages, from kids through senior
cit(zem. We're talking about
everything from human to adult
water aerobia to private birth-
day parties. instruction would be a part
of the pool, loo. Everyone should
have an opporWnity W learn
how to swim close to home,"
Jacobson said.
George mord (M), char of the Outdoor Pool Tri Force in Golder Valley, and tick Jarnl as (right),
dildoe of packs and recreation, will mal with residents at two uyramkq P"k idormallas meetings on
the prwpaed pod. (Photo by Mark Weypndt .
Murad and Jacobson an-
ticipate that many pool Users
would walk to the pool, perhaps
using the pedestrian bridge at
Highway 55. Jacobean add he
believes the pool's location could
enhance business In the arra
and help attraM people hen
other areae, as well
When the day canes when
wewanl to sellar Mmes, a pod
would be a wonderful setting
point. Yang Inanities aro the
ones who will buy these hones,"
Murad said.
The current pool plan includes
123 parking spaces. If the bond
passes ad blot parking was
laud to M imdegrnle, Jacob-
son acobsonmid, additional parking
could be created by relocating
the tennis carts to the west.
Residents working to gain
support far the pod have famed
a group called Citizens far M
Outdoor Pool. They win be con-
tacting each person who signed
the original petition and en-
com aging than to vote, Murad
sail.
PeN__
YIY CIIFi1Na tERVICE
t ORONO/LONE: LAKE
WAYZATA/
SUN -SAILOR
11r pia Co.
ill/ 1 10997
Placement of ice arena
concerns City Council
apemed, cauncll
toe pepsed icearea world be spats association, sad wedres- Brei place?
I commercial are and would re- day that time arc other pro- Under the paRrbaen agsee-
m• Im remning by the city, be speed" 91106 la the ars. met drawn tip by the 9dsol
By Angle Calan
The prospe1td a
areae m Oran was g7
once over again last week.
The Orono City Conrad
malty met on Monday,
with the Oran Board d
tion to disnm a
build an area on district
The property is part d
than 50 acres owned
district east d the current camt-
pus m Old Crystal Bay
The Oran Arno
Facilities Association la
group that wants to buy
and build the areas.
Dining the meeting, the coun-
cil, school bard and
d the city's Planning
sir shored ideas and
about the proposed
Although the Schad
agreed b seg the lard
drafted a piRrJsx
not everyone on the
sad. 'Ve've e=phed Alternative
In it's own long-range plan, sites," he said in a Edepbooe in,
new ice braced the idea t an ice areva the district does plan b same- tervi w. "Ito emoomi s d
von the m that site. day ase to southernh section d other sites are not parliwiarly
concerns stand included in- I the land for a now school, park- grmt"
War- crossed traffic, the impact m ' ing bt, and playing Caddo, aaYr-. Neither Halvarem las• other
Sept. 10, homes nearby. rotnitial rn- ding b a map presented by the, members d the spots assort-
Erkhra- trances and exits for the arm, board tion were at 16e meeting last
proposal b and zoning. Undo Oforo =ming cocks, .week.
hoard. I'm not sure if at d [the ,'j direct school use d the lead les ' For tine sportsmeocladoo, the
orae cram] can be adequately dealt '. permitted in a residential area (' proposed site b -ideal, sal
by the with," said Qty Administrator as a . conditional roe, said Ila The School District
has b sell the land at
Road As proposed, the ares would Residents living across Cam- .: cud p associated e-eae06,
SPa'b i be built m the narthsst caner tyRosdehavealsosld tleyaro sorb as legal fees, sad
the I d the district property, with opposed b oo lee area al tine &perintedad 7bomm Mich.
the land County Road s hordenhpt the prgnaed bcatla0. fin- Wing the meeting, some d
noeih side and Willow Ve eilvnernher Mary Butler Wei at' the email members also asked' I about engrorly untie end. the meeting. what would happen u the cur-.:
ohmbera That piece d lard Is zoned Becnoedthethoseconca'ns,st, fort spats association low 1w
Cramb- residential in the city's Com- the coorcg asked the school lest in the enterprise and the
npanotbos pdm{ve Pian, said Mike Gaf- board t it could offer any atter- ... operations d the facility fell,
use.. torn Orae's =talent planning =live sites for the area. Bob and how the group wW raise the
Hard Mas I and wing administrator. The Halvorson, president d the mosey b bold the facility in the'. and
nn111
v
board, the epa14 asRai.tiou
would have b rage all d inn
money needed to build the facili-
ty before mrhurtiao could
least k'h million, said
on, He would not say
art has already been
As far as the arem Someday
latikg, Halvorsen odd, "i we
thought it was a losing poposi-
tan, we wouldn't go forward."
Members of the sports
association now plan to get
ingather and discos their heti
move, he "WeW clearly [Ming far
ward," he said. "we think .
there's a viable need far an eat ,
door areas to be built in Our .
cmmhmity."I
u bot, said Halvasm to
area would be umd not oniy far
hockey but Wo for open
and Bgne skating.
OCT 81992
Tat kwro neo for Ca"
1 .
so
100
i195 or mane
all Knew .
Sioux plans' add to
decision, making chore
By Patrick Minew Bill Rudoicki,, an engineer for;
Editor William Engelhardt Associates Inc,
H city officials didn't have enough ; an engineering firm hired by the SiouxinformationtoSortthroughwiththe ! Community, told City Council mem
community survcy on recreation bets Sept. 30 that a community een-! needs, the Shakopee Mdewakaoton ter, oomparsble to the city of Cbasla'4SiouximmunityfastweekconfrmedCouldbeopenbynextfall.
plans to build a community center Plans call for a 125,000-squue-
that will likely be available to foot center to include on ice areea,
Shakopee, Prim lake and Savage two basketball courts, a recreation
residents.
Pod, racquetball courts, golf booths
and a pistol tan e, said Rudnicid.
Rudoieki said that "a lot of the
details are sketchy" at this point, in- 1eludintheI= for the facility, .
but added that more udormadan will
probably be available after Someone
is hired to be the center's director of
operatlooa. Must position should be`.
filled at the end of thismooth, he said. t
One proposed site is on land in-
side Shakopee city limits on McK-
ean Road, said Rudoicki. Mother
site in the Prim Lake area is also.
under consideration, he added.
While the Sioux center would be
similar to the oommunity anter in
Cheeks them would be some differ- .
encs, Said RuduickL The Sioux cen-
ter probably will not have the can-
munity meeting rooms like Claska's,
but the pistol range will be somewhat
unique for a Community center, he
uWet
Mase invent in this facility is more
tecreadw and fuoeas," Said RuduwA
It will target various age groups and
labilityy levels."
Mlle Sioux anter probably will
sell memberships, with the number
determined later by the operations
PC,
director, said Ruduicld. It likely will
be a urn -profit facility, he said.
Mase Community voted to expend
money to pay for the center, and now
must deterorine its location and use,
he said. He said that when tribal
Chaimrao Stanley Crooks tae for his
office, he pledged to provide rscra-
hbnfacilities for tribal members, said IRudnicld.
Plana had called for construction
to begin this fall, but that may be t
delayed until spring, said Ruduicki.
Opening is planned for next fall, '
though it has not beendetermined
whether the center will be bush in ;i
1 phases, he added.
f Rudnicki Said the Sioux commu-
nity plans to construct the ceder with
no financial help from nearby cities.
And, in response to questions,
Rudnicki said the center's water and
sewer needs will be met by the com-
munity. Mire Sioux community has its
own water system in place st itsMystic
Lake Casino in Prim Lake, nor
McKenna Road.
Rudoicki said the Boal alio nice -
tion Will take into account Ute weds
of alltime cites
MN11 CLIPPING SERVICE
SHAKOPEE VALLEY
NEWS
Scott Co.
OCT 81992
Tat kwro neo for Ca"
1 .
so
100
i195 or mane
all Knew .
Sioux plans' add to
decision, making chore
By Patrick Minew Bill Rudoicki,, an engineer for;
Editor William Engelhardt Associates Inc,
H city officials didn't have enough ; an engineering firm hired by the SiouxinformationtoSortthroughwiththe ! Community, told City Council mem
community survcy on recreation bets Sept. 30 that a community een-! needs, the Shakopee Mdewakaoton ter, oomparsble to the city of Cbasla'4SiouximmunityfastweekconfrmedCouldbeopenbynextfall.
plans to build a community center Plans call for a 125,000-squue-
that will likely be available to foot center to include on ice areea,
Shakopee, Prim lake and Savage two basketball courts, a recreation
residents.
Pod, racquetball courts, golf booths
and a pistol tan e, said Rudnicid.
Rudoieki said that "a lot of the
details are sketchy" at this point, in- 1eludintheI= for the facility, .
but added that more udormadan will
probably be available after Someone
is hired to be the center's director of
operatlooa. Must position should be`.
filled at the end of thismooth, he said. t
One proposed site is on land in-
side Shakopee city limits on McK-
ean Road, said Rudoicki. Mother
site in the Prim Lake area is also.
under consideration, he added.
While the Sioux center would be
similar to the oommunity anter in
Cheeks them would be some differ- .
encs, Said RuduickL The Sioux cen-
ter probably will not have the can-
munity meeting rooms like Claska's,
but the pistol range will be somewhat
unique for a Community center, he
uWet
Mase invent in this facility is more
tecreadw and fuoeas," Said RuduwA
It will target various age groups and
labilityy levels."
Mlle Sioux anter probably will
sell memberships, with the number
determined later by the operations
PC,
director, said Ruduicld. It likely will
be a urn -profit facility, he said.
Mase Community voted to expend
money to pay for the center, and now
must deterorine its location and use,
he said. He said that when tribal
Chaimrao Stanley Crooks tae for his
office, he pledged to provide rscra-
hbnfacilities for tribal members, said IRudnicld.
Plana had called for construction
to begin this fall, but that may be t
delayed until spring, said Ruduicki.
Opening is planned for next fall, '
though it has not beendetermined
whether the center will be bush in ;i
1 phases, he added.
f Rudnicki Said the Sioux commu-
nity plans to construct the ceder with
no financial help from nearby cities.
And, in response to questions,
Rudnicki said the center's water and
sewer needs will be met by the com-
munity. Mire Sioux community has its
own water system in place st itsMystic
Lake Casino in Prim Lake, nor
McKenna Road.
Rudoicki said the Boal alio nice -
tion Will take into account Ute weds
of alltime cites
1 annwo aasvres
am
cvnrxr
shaft Co.
OCT 141992
City plots next referendum
mov May election planned
The topics of community sofa and parks referendum mne'fac
ad at a Burnsville 6tf CoerrL watorsoa cc Ynnday Eight -
Mw r femodml—which was originally scheduled for the Nov.3
poera lection — has naw bee set for May with a more eose
date to be announced earl' ffityear. In Augirt, the oaocIl decid-
ad to postpone tha vote when a on-myshowthat abast 75 per -
card
er
sari d Buasvi9e rmdtab, wee unfamiliar wNh the proposal,
despite varier prblicitY efforts. The plan includes a community,
Conic and pod amt ariar parts Imprvemeott, ind dmg an
Reddmta — partiodady those involved in par focu group —
will be asked to putiripate in the poems or flostto the pm -
FML Yet to be decided ate such fsciors as the she of the pod
four lance or am) and amormt of spm for aro grope (ioduding
a prupoaed afage area). She CRY wID aero look for ®dog
r.avama.whichhavethendentialmbecomes dbioaoommtmi-
H pcoM Wn m be caorttinated it a passible that the
rderenukun elsdie wID coincide with the May 1M who& board
aaetiaca. There are eomptiC.etimahowever, sinus Burnsville h
part d twee school dtsiricts — tri, IN and HS.
M Manage C•re6 Komi said It's imports K to beep residents. .
updated and involved about the penins. _
F / "We've been ahemt for a
insteep
tt
a
residents) going."
Mayor Dao McElroy and
Camciimenber Glenn McBee
will wort with an"ad hoc" am -
for residents. Gone the
plan is final, an toformatimel
brochure will be distributed to
residents about the proposal.
We want voters to make an
Informed decision," MrEiroy
nit. While Councilmember
Charlotte Shover said she sxq-
ports; having an eiectioq she
worried that tough economic
than will prevent the pmpsai
from paesag.
the eareanawfolfotdpeo
ple mar community who are
cot of work ... who aee't used
to (bring unemployed),"!$over
said bopmg that, by spro g, the
economic picture will be
trighter.
lootbardwassionattheMon,
day night worksssion, the
camel: Rodded to who& e a public
been regarding the use of
mountain bits in Tina Gals
Pat:. After several public beer
togs with the Parks and Natural
Resources Commission this
summer, the city's Parts and
Recreation staff dmisd a pian
to separate bikes and hike an
one-year trial basis. Paris and
Recreation Ilirecta Randy Op-
pelt ppeltavidthat, if mountain bikes
were prohibited from the perk,
enforcement would be "eery dif-
fiodt" The staff pan —devised
with the help of the South Matto
ding Coalition — calls for
bikers to use an inner, seQants
trap system to avoid emfad
with mikes. The faalitim has
sIF mbcoplyforsignsand
fo btdp repair acme caused by
bkm in the pork. The public
bnrag who be Kba&i ed in the
sea law weds.
Heard from Mayor
McElmy, who said Burnsville
has bee salted to participate to
a prtelectia Idasta(easw
discussion with representatives
from IfiunsPdie, B(en
and Richfield. The meeting
wmd be run by a moderator
with two eeprsentativs ham
each city. The hope is to rune
up with a Ilan for the proposed
145W overhaul an which an par,
Use can agree. Btrnsville's
representatives will likely be
McElroy and a member of the
efly staff.
V SIIAxl1EEYALLEY
NEWSticnttfn.
OCl 15 1992.
City Council orders study
proposal on Lions Park arena
canget Men and for all, about a
proposals," for s "abilitystudy m
preside thou answers.
Among the topica council mem- berswant answers about am=thn
end to operate the mean, suticiiWted
revessim and Outlook for lee -rental
distant
in Jious
to help build a
at the request
Councilor He
skeptical that
the [acidity v
financial One
posed by the Shakopee Mde reducetunSiouxcomm
the need fa ice rent to the region,
said Sweeney. Camcila Joao Lynch bun favored
waiting until the arty has made a
decision on a community center,
which could include an was. While
she bes exoraxd ehong support far
as unarm, den said she could not sup-
rpott the proposal to cover the ions
Park rink, noting substantial opposi-
tion in the community.
And Councilor Gloria Vierling
also oppwea the idea, saying that
yin¢ for a recreation facility thatIN, d serve a relatively small areg-
went of the city's population could
awrysprr
roposalme dermthunbellat
Couneilm Michael Heard and
Mayor Gary Laurent both strongly
the Lsoos Park arena pprro-o- poral bas they also ecknawledRed
they would be an the short and of a 3-
2 vote against the idea. _
rens m to
who is cep
was. pro -
OWN
architect to design the Liam Puk
vena. The corral tabled the Man to
August to await results of u comma-
airy survey an mdeatim needs, which:
has been completed
Antwhee the ntanerwadsamen ,.
forth or dismiss the rasa mmgemm-
They agreed that it would not
mate sense to hire an whited unless
Bead said that status
The city will have an irs'a
daysoonandwillbavetol
m ooppeste it. He said ll
locelenthosiass,whohm
ilv overeled the Valley
williagg to staff the permanent sumo -
Nie, If the city fails to rover the
Lima Park arena, those volmtan
will be gone, be said, leaving it up to
the city to ay the staffing expense.
And he said that the cast to cover the
Bons Park rink admeted to be around
600,000, is a bargain compared to
ghat areae cost is other men.
We'll never fund it at this prim
The ice was ssue was on the -" &ad sad it was Gane fa
Wada became staff wanted direct council to °send a message" to
tam regarding a proposal to hire an
A floor mold make The building
usef d to the community a a whole,
even if hockey ware never played
there, Laurent said. It would be to
all facility that could ba
used for Staging various events. He
coa n mity and the rest of the Twin bmk6g at Lica Pub, which is being
fides an that Shakopee is willing used far more than "a expected by
to invest in its futur4 and that the various groups, said Laurent.
tov,nuentwoaldbesomeddng"they
look at" and not just "flush lot- The Mayor predicted that an in.
can vesmeal in thelionsParkareae
lets!' Concerning the Sioux comma- wouldbe"ane of the bestbuys"ever
bymadeb the citairyantsproposal, Heard said hetheplanwaspanofa The group plans to fund
mderstood
tubal ifthe wilpfiun[pa nsue, I don'tknowtftheywillbwldit,andwhentf
the remaining Phases with money
generated from special fund-raisers,
dmtlust
do build rt."
ice ental revenues, said
they Lament
players with ice, but he
about others in Shakope
bmomballplaymand5g
And be noted that 6
mall provide revenue fc
tumults, businesses and to
could be gone if the city in
He suggested the dry
mattion and delberas
hiring an architect
Sweeney questioned
mmasp's !odto obs
fmmv for
he won, David Kaulenberg, a spokesman
s hockey AN the hockey group, reiterated that
vondercd the gralywa aslungtheciryfor
such a_ help with the first phase of the arena.
askatem' '(,yah said she war concerned
F touwa-how an arena expenditure would at -
local r l- fed other, planned by the
els, which city. And she rated the city ba not
immos. plachated bad behind the high school
nese at a yes, which it full d doing for
pace" by Cpm.7sr1bk use a a sue for recreation
faeiil rM She said she still favors an
w hockey meas, but not this proposal at this
int phase time. "
s oven far Laurent said' That
should
fie undet-
st'swhers stood is, the dry lin ng the ca d it - hambesald.'7 lad itself a purdtnmg the land bo- bind the high schoot, and that that
issue should not affect die arena
proC t agatuwanedtbuthedly
mild cad up build'mg another mea
mo day at two to Ihtee Braes the
corn, and without volunteers willing
to operate it u is the case cow.
After a Loag discussion,
Sweeney's notion for staff to pre -
pm aropages for a teastbBi Y was,
approve memben agreed with
Vindiog that the motim would notprenludethecityfromplacingthe
inane an a Wllm, nor any other method
of funding.
my orggcs.,.. w
could prob ly live wdth a me -tone
Shot and out of it." He questioned
whether the group mold rain the