HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 01-14-1993Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
January 14, 1993, 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. Approved 1993-97 CIP (see below)
b. Approved 1993 operating budget
5. Unfinished Business
a. Focus groups and surveys update
b. Amendment to park plan - playfield site selection update
C. Discuss proposed 1993 capital projects
6. New Business
a. Review proposed 1993 rental rates
b. Review draft of 1992 annual report
C. Review 1993 meeting dates
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjournment
Next regular PRAC meeting - February 11
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447
DATE: January 11, 1993
TO: PRAC
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: JANUARY 14 AGENDA
1. You will find attached a memo from Frank Boyles to me with
regard to the Park and Recreation survey to be taken of
Plymouth residents. This was information the City Council
discussed at a recent meeting and wanted the Commission to be
aware of as this project develops.
2. The City Council has now officially adopted the 1993-97
capital improvements program. The park plan was amended in
1993 with the deletion of the neighborhood park project and
additional parking at Zachary Playfield. Council took these
actions so as to reduce future operating costs that are
incurred when capital projects are constructed. Because
there was no specific neighborhood park project identified by
the Commission, this should not have any dramatic affect on
your overall capital planning. The deletion of the Zachary
parking lot was done without prejudice on the Council's part,
and they indicated that if the Commission wishes to once
again include that in the 1994 capital program. when you
review it this coming summer, that would be acceptable and
your perogative. The primary items that we need to focus on
for Thursday night then really relate to do you wish to
proceed with such things as trail improvements, handicapped
accessible playground and South Shore landscaping. I have
included a map showing possible trail projects (in green).
3. Also attached is a copy of the Parkers Lake multi-purpose
room rental policy in legislative format. All items that are
underlined are new additions to the policy. Items that are
crossed out are changes to existing wording. We have also
included the proposed 1993 park facility rental policy and
fee schedule.
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
December 10, 1992
Page 50
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Burk, Gutzke, Johnson, Waage,
Wahl; staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson
Absent: Commissioner Watson
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the December meeting to order at 7:10
p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by
Commissioner Wahl to approve the minutes of the November
meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present at this
meeting.
b. Staff. Mary announced that the December employee of the
month was Laurie Merz, who has filled many positions
during her part time career with the City. She has been
a warming house attendant, a playground leader, puppet
wagon assistant and most recently, a clerical assistant
in the park and recreation office. Laurie grew up in
Plymouth and now resides in Minnetonka, where she also
teaches private bassoon lessons.
Mary said that the Old Fashioned Christmas event had been
another success with approximately 700-800 people
attending. A wood carver was a new attraction this year.
Plans are in the making for the Fire and Ice Festival
coming up on February 6. This year's theme is country
western. A local country radio station may send one of
their DJ's to do a live broadcast during the festival,
and a country western dance instructor has been contacted
about teaching line dancing on the ice. A few
commissioners volunteered to be some of the students.
Once again, Mary asked the Commission if they would be
responsible for the bonfires. There are plans this year
to have two fires for the late afternoon/early evening
shift.
Mary stated that she is looking for program ideas or
suggestions from the commissioners for the spring
brochure.
December 1992 PRAC Minutes
Page 51
4. REPORT ON PAST COUNCIL ACTION
a. Eric announced that the Council approved the purchase of
the wooded Ess property north of County Road 9 and east
of Fernbrook Lane. He also stated that the local Kids
for Saving Earth club wants to be very involved in the
design, construction and maintenance of this project. In
addition, the National Foresters Association has
announced that they are seeking projects to fund in 1993,
and Chevrolet GEO is one of the major sponsors. Eric
said that KSE may be submitting a grant proposal that
would benefit this park property.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Park development projects update. Final payment has been
made to the contractor that worked on the 1992
neighborhood park projects. The playfield projects are
also done for the most part. A few minor items will
carry over to 1993, such as checking the irrigation
system in the spring to make sure it's working. Early in
1993, a request to purchase additional swings for Bass
Lake Playfield will be presented to the Council.
b. Focus groups and surveys report. Commissioner Johnson
explained that some of the purposes of the survey will be
to assess the current level of services that Plymouth
provides to its residents, to consider future expansion
needs, to determine the cost to taxpayers and to set
priorities for future growth. If the Council agrees with
continuing the process, the next step will be to write a
Request for Proposal and submit it to three or four
survey firms. The survey committee is hopeful that the
entire process could be completed by May, so that the
results could be used to help plan the 1994-98 CIP.
C. Playfield site selection update. Director Blank briefly
discussed the amendment to the park plan and some
possible sites for future playfield #9.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review proposed 1993 capital projects. The capital
projects proposed for next year include: land acquisition
for a ninth playfield, a handicapped accessible
playground at Plymouth Creek, expansion of the Zachary
playfield parking lot, trails, landscaping along South
Shore Drive, and possibly a new neighborhood park. More
detailed discussion will begin on these projects at the
January Commission meeting. Commissioner Burk asked if
the trees at Zachary could be saved where the new parking
lot is proposed. Director Blank responded that the
parking lot may be constructed within the inner boundary
of the tree line, so that the trees may not be disturbed.
December 1992 PRAC Minutes
Page 52
b. Playfields grand opening discussion. Staff has begun
planning grand opening festivities and determined that a
weekend in May might be too busy, because so many
families plan other things, such as opening fishing
weekend, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day activities. It
was then suggested that two week nights be considered,
one night for each playfield, maybe back to back. Most
commissioners agreed that a week night would be okay, but
preferred to have them spread at least a week apart,
rather than two nights in a row.
C. 1982 Mayor's Task Force Report on Program Financing
discussion. Copies of this task force report had been
included in the commissioner's packets. Director Blank
suggested that it be reviewed at a future meeting to make
sure it is still accurate.
d. Weed study on Parkers Lake. Barr Engineering recently
completed a weed study on Parkers Lake, which had to be
done in preparation for the sonar treatment of milfoil
proposed for 1993. The weed study identified all the
vegetation growing in the lake, which will be useful
information to have once the sonar treatments begin.
Director Blank announced that the City has received a
9,000 grant from the Soil & Water Conservation District
to treat milfoil in Parkers Lake.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Commissioner Waage indicated a willingness to serve on the
committee to help design the handicapped accessible
playground for Plymouth Creek Park.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
A draft of the PRAC annual report will be distributed at the
January meeting. Commissioners were asked to have any items
they wish to include in the report submitted to the Park and
Recreation office by January 8.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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January 14, 1993
Dear Plymouth Business Owner:
Wouldn't it be satisfying if you could improve the environment right here
in your own community? You can. And, by focusing locally, you can see
the difference you make.
By joining in Plymouth's 1993 Arbor project, you can make a valuable
contribution to our urban forest. You will also be part of a model planting
program that will remind Plymouth residents and business people of the
importance of wise, efficient energy use.
Our Arbor project, which will get underway at the Arbor Day ceremony in
April, will be based on the theme, "Planting for Energy Conservation in the
North." It will consist of creating an energy saving planting for the Zachary
Water Treatment Plant, located at Co. Rd. 9 and Zachary Lane. As part of
the project, we plan to plant 200 trees and shrubs at the treatment plant.
This will make a dramatic difference aesthetically and in the amount of
energy needed to heat and cool the facility. The Arbor project will make
a difference you can see. It will also serve as a lesson to Plymouth
businesses and residents that their energy saving landscaping can improve
the environment while saving money.
We are seeking grants from several organizations, but we still need your
help. Because of your business' close association with this year's theme,
we ask that you consider attending the Arbor ceremony and donating funds
for a tree. Typically a tree costs $200, however, we welcome any level of
sponsorship. In appreciation of your support, we will present you with a
certificate, honor your company at the ceremony and include your busi-
nesses name in the city news releases on the project.
Because we want this to truly be a community effort, local Boy and Girl
Scouts, school volunteers, elected officials and city staff members will also
be part of the project. Please join all of us in this ambitious endeavor to
make Plymouth an even better place to live and work.
Planning is in the early stages. I welcome your comments and suggestions.
I will be calling you within the next few weeks to discuss this project. If
you have any questions, please contact me at 550-7462.
Sincerely,
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Paul Buck
City Forester
1993 Arbor Project
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302 BRUCE KING
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303 GORDY SIMONS 622 472-3835 PLYM. POLICE - Sgt's Car 559-1130
304 JOHN WENNER 441-5023 PLYM. CSO - Truck # 559-1133
308 DAVID SUHR 476-2468 PLYM. STREET MOBILE 590-1136
309 ERIC LUETGERS 448-7307 PLYM. S & W MOBILE #
Mobeil
590-1142
527 RICK JEWETT 388 561-5875 PLYM.ENG MOBILE # 860-6087
968 JIM GRANT 682-4209 TOM VETSCH OFFICE 550-7493
323 MARK JONES
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932-9473 JIM KOLSTAD OFFICE 550-7491
536 GIL KONOP 535-3452 BOB FASCHING OFFICE 550-7493
580 Tim Dobmeier 1-286-2988
DAN HEITKE OFFICE 550-7461
35352 ALAN ELAM 472-4203 nPrthiume Shoo -478-6177 Pager 478-9431
355 GARY POUTI 559-4803 Joe B Home 478-9576
357 RANDY LEHTOLA
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543-3510 Steve Home 553-0608
361 DAVID SHEPPARD
596
441-7973 Shawn Home 478-9587
363 GARY SMITH 497'3472 Joe's Mobile 868-5395
364 KEN SCHMITZ
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473 0326 Steve's Mobile 759-1701
365 MIKE KONCAR
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535 6695 Drivewa Design 559-9004
553-7774
366 JON ECCLES 473-4465 Randy - Home
372 BOB HEBZYNSKI 479 2962 Roger Loren 441-4432
534 ROGER WENNER 473-8450 Randy - Car Phone 867-3227
985 SCOTT NEWBURGER 427-8599 Shop 559-1990
DATERnwav Lawn M,.ain±&1.Q.Q_rm 478-6110
370 ALEX MORRIS 938-6707 Mike Sheehan - Shop 478-6110
526 MIKE MACDONALD 33 473-8763 Mike's Mobile 720-4880
533 JIM RITTER 566-1812 Mike Sheehan's Home 420-7487
535 CRAIG BECHTHOLD 479-6413
556 BRUCE COOK 717 1- 682-3041
559-9399
553- GREG COOK 99 535-3591 Greg Home 478-611
554 GLEN WILLEY 129 1-963-6130 Steve Home 478-9583
555 TIM FICEK 428-4745 Steve work 478-9415
558 STEVE HERWIG 425-1082 Pete 559-0369
494 ANDY JORDAN 478-6927 Greg Mobile 868-2915
359 DAVE JOHNSON 420-8833 Steve Mobeil 867-3717
CENTRAL
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Ray Hyovalti 34 753-1241
577 Russell Elzy 488-1756
578 Tom Nelson 380 286-5453
Farm 275-2518
580 Tim Dobmeier 1-286-2988
4FFICE
206 Sharon Mohr 475-0830
311 Dan Heitke 498-8143
358 Jim Kolstad 27 553-0072
477 Mark Peterson 596 633-4711
487 Paul Buck 929-5440
528 Tom Vetsch 389 425-7052
552 Bob Fasching 32 420-6633
701 Fred Moore 559-4246
1992 - 1993 WEEKEND SCNEDULE FOR PARK MAINTENANCE
DEC. 05 - 06 OLD FASHION CHRISTMAS DAVE & RICK
DEC. 12 - 13
DEC. 19 - 20
535-4924
JOHN & ER1G
550-5090
550-5160
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DEC. 25-26-27 * CHRISTMAS BRUCE & GORDY
303 GORDY SIMONS 622
JAN. 01-02-03 * NEW YEAR GORDY & ERIC
JOHN WENNER
476-2468
JAN. 09 - 10
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448-7307 PLYM. S & W MOBILE #
JAN. 16-17-18 * MARTIN LUTHER ICING DAY ERIC & JIM
PLYM.ENG MOBILE # 860-6087
JAN. 23 - 24
682-4209
RICK & BRUCE
550-7493
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JAN. 30 - 31
JIM KOLSTAD OFFICE
JIM & RICK
536 GIL KONOP
FEB. 06*- 07 FIRE & ICE GREG & MARK
FEB. 13-14-15 * PRESIDENTS DAY GIL & JOHN
FEB. 20 - 21 DAVE: & GREG
FIRST PERSON LISTED IS "ON CALL"
OCTOBER, 1992
PARKS
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GREG ERTZ 575 535-4924 PUBLIC WORKS - After Hours 550-5090
550-5160
302 BRUCE KING 561-3566
472-3835
PLYM. POLICE - After Hours
PLYM. POLICE - Sgt's Car 559-1130
303 GORDY SIMONS 622
441-5023 PLYM. CSO - Truck # 559-1133
304 JOHN WENNER
476-2468 PLYM. STREET MOBILE # 590-1136
308 DAVID SUHR
LUETGERS 448-7307 PLYM. S & W MOBILE # 590-1142
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527
ERIC
RICK JEWETT 388 561-5875 PLYM.ENG MOBILE # 860-6087
968 JIM GRANT 682-4209 TOM VETSCH OFFICE 550-7493
323 MARK JONES 932-9473 JIM KOLSTAD OFFICE 550-7491
536 GIL KONOP 535-3452 BOB FASCHING OFFICE 550-7493
DAN HEITKE OFFICE 550-7461
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PROGRAM USES
REGULAR SKATING SCHEDULE FOR SHELTER BUILDINGS
WEEKDAYS ......... 4:00 - 9:00 P.M.
SATURDAYS 12:00 - 8:00 P.M.
SUNDAY .......... 12:00 6:00 P.M.
HOLIDAYS ........ 12!00 9:00 P.M.
SHELTERS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN ON: DECEMBER 19, 1992
SCHOOL DAYS ...... 4:00 - 9:00 P.M.
SATURDAYS ....... 12:00 - 8:00 P.M.
SUNDAYS ......... 12:00 - 6:00 P.M.
SCHOOL VACATION DAYS...... 12:00 - 9:00 P.M.
PARKERS LAKE SAT. & SUN...11:00 - 8:00 P.M.
NOTE: RINKS CLOSE AT 5:00 P.M. ON CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S EVE AND REMAIN
CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S DAY.
PARKER'S LAKE WILL BE OPEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS FROM 12:00 - 6:00 P.M. IF
ICE RINK IS OPEN.
CHRISTMAS VACATION SCHEDULE
WAYZATA SCHOOL........ DEC. 24 - JAN. 3, 1992
ROBBINSDALE SCHOOL .... DEC. 22 - JAN. 3, 1992
WAYZATA SCHOOL P.E. PLANNED USE TIME
ROBBINSDALE SCHOOL P.E. PLANNED USE TIME
SKATING LESSONS - OAKWOOD GENERAL
PLYMOUTH CREEK GENERAL
DEC. 28-29-30 ZACHARY POND
JAN. 09-16-23
BROOMBALL - PLYMOUTH CREEK & RIDGEMOUNT
SUNDAY AFTERNOON STARTING 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
SPEED SKATING - PARKERS LAKE (BEGINS WHEN ICE CONDITIONS PERMIT)
4 MAN HOCKEY - PLYMOUTH CREEK, PLYMOUTH PLAYFIELD, ZACHARY &
RIDGEMOUNT
JAN. 06, 1992 WED. 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
SAT. 9:00 P.M. - 12:00 P.M.
SKATING RINK LOCATIONS
BY MODE
MODE I
Plymouth Creek - 3625 Fernbrook Lane
LaCompte Green - 10805 Co. Rd. 15
Oakwood - 1700 Hwy. 101
Plymouth - 10011 -36th Ave. N.
Ridgemount - 12000 Ridgemount Ave.
Zachary - 4355 Zachary Lane
Bass Lake - 5450 Northwest Blvd.
Parkers Lake - Co. Rd. 6 & Niagara Ln.
MODE II
Circle Park - 5th & Lanewood Lane
Green Oaks - 26th & Xanthus Lane
Imperial Hills - 17th & Shadyview Lane
Kilmer - 27th & Kilmer Lane
10th Ave. - 10th & So. Shore Dr.
MODE III
Greenwood Elem. - 3635 Co. Rd. 101
Pilgrim Lane Elem. - 3725 Pilgrim Ln.
Queensland - 8th Ave. & Queensland
Shiloh - 27th & Jewel Lane
Sunset Hills Elem. - Sunset Tr & Teakwd
Turtle Lake - 46th & Lanewood Lane
Swan Lake - 12700 -43rd Ave.
TOTAL
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541-9866
476-1498
541-9334
542-1085
559-0586
553-9793
476-2822
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TYPICAL MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR ICE RESURFACING
WEEKDAYS: A. Playfield Rinks Mode I
B. General Pleasure Rinks & Ponds Mode II
MODE I
High quality skating surfaces managed under a program of intense and varied
ice maintenance activities. Pleasure rinks and ice hockey rinks normally
subjected to consistently high levels of use during the entire skating season.
Weekend use intensive during periods of favorable weather. Commonly
associated with sites offering hockey rinks, pleasure rink, permanent warming
shelter and lighted parking lot. Typically programmed for organized events
including hockey, broomball, skating lessons, and daytime usage.
Highest maintenance priority given to Mode I sites. Base ice established to a
depth of 4 inches to 6 inches on a priority basis. Snow removal and ice
surface sealing performed 5 days per week, during appropriate temperature
regimes. Ice surfaces subjected to routine mechanical shaving to create a
uniformly smooth surface largely free of frost heaves, cracks and undulations.
Edging of hockey boards performed weekly to maintain clean edges and square
corners. First sites to receive snow removal following trail cleaning
operations.
MODE II
Ice surface maintained at a moderate quality level. Normally associated with
sites offering single pleasure skating rink only and no warming shelter.
Generally not programmed for recreation events or lessons. Primary usage
originating from neighborhood park service area and comprised mainly of
younger children. Base ice established to a depth of three to five inches.
No base flooding made on pond surfaces with pond ice not being done till it is
of safe depth. Snow removal and sealing of ice surfaces made three to five
times per week. Ice shaving performed at a frequency to maintain surface
uniformity at a moderately acceptable level.
MODE III
Ice surface maintained at a moderate quality level. Normally associated with
ponds offering single pleasure skating rink only and no shelter. Primary
usage originating from neighborhood park service area comprised mainly of
younger children. No base flooding made on pond surfaces with pond ice not
being done till it is of safe depth. Snow removal and sealing of ice surfaces
made as priorities allow.
1992-93
WINTER MAINTENANCE PLAN
PLYMOUTH PARKS
SOUTH ROUTE IN PRIORITY ORDER:
CREW: Rick Jewett
Dave Suhr
Bruce King
John Wenner
Gordon Simons, Parkers Rinks & Buildings
SWEEP, SHOVEL & FLOOD:
PARKS: Ridgemount
LaCompte
Oakwood
SWEEP & FLOOD:
PARKS: Parkers Lake
Circle
Queensland
Imperial Hills
Green Oaks
Shilo
South Shore
Swan Lake
Sunset Hills Ele.
Greenwood E1e.
NORTH ROUTE IN PRIORITY ORDER
CREW: Greg Ertz
Gil Konop
Mark Jones
Eric Luetgers
Jim Grant
SWEEP, SHOVEL & FLOOD:
PARK: Plymouth Junior High
Zachary
Plymouth Creek
Bass Lake
SWEEP & FLOOD:
PARK: Kilmer
Zachary Pond
Swan Lake
Turtle Lake
Pilgrim Ele.
SNOW STORM COMBINED ROUTES PRIORITY ORDER
CREW: Greg Ertz
Eric Luetgers
Jim Grant
Gordy Simons - Parkers Lake
Mark Jones
Gil Konop
John Wenner - If not on trails, clears roads to hockey rinks.
SNOW BLOW, SWEEP SHOVEL (If time permits, flooding)
PARK: Plymouth Junior High
Ridgemount
Oakwood
Plymouth Creek
Zachary
Bass Lake
LaCompte
Parkers Lake
Generals & Ponds
Greenwood
Sunset
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EQUIPMENT WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION LIST FOR USE ON PONDS AND LAKES
WEIGHT CLASS
TORO W/BROOM 2560 1
3
550 W/V PLOW 6040 2
W/BROOM 7100 3
550 W/BLOWER 6600 2
544 TRUCK & PLOW NO SAND
533 3/4 TON W/PLOW 6000 2
546 W/PLOW 6040 2
4
534 TRUCK ONLY 8860 3
529 TRACTOR NO/BROOM 6500 3
529 W/BROOM 7100 3
544 TRUCK & PLOW NO SAND 9060 3
544 W/SAND & PLOW 11660 4
511 CASE W/BLOWER 11260 4
252 WATER TRUCK 15720 NO CLASS
WORKING GUIDELINES FOR ICE RINK MAINTENANCE
I. Testing Ice:
1. Ice testing shall be done by designated maintenance personnel as
ponds and lake ice form.
2. The initial tests shall be done near the shoreline moving test checks
out to the rink areas as ice builds finding depths in excess of 4".
3. One test hole will be made to avoid excess holes when ice is less
than 8".
4. Test should indicate type of ice encountered, clear solid, porous,
snow depth documented on ice test form.
5. Once ice depths in excess of (8) eight inches have been recorded,
supervisor may ask for a random test around area to be cleared. This
test should be done in several locations finding consistent readings
of thickness, including a check made in any area found to be thinner
in previous tests or prior years.
NOTE: When snow weight is a factor employees must consider additional ice
thickness.
II. Use of Equipment:
1. Initial use of equipment will be determined by weight class
consistent with ice depth.
8") eight inches to (12") twelve inches ice 4,000 lbs. or less
equipment weight or class #1 equipment.
12") twelve to (14) fourteen inches ice 4,000 lbs. to 6,800 lbs. or
class #2 equipment.
14") to 18" eighteen inches ice 6,800 lbs. 9,000 lbs. or class #3
equipment.
18") eighteen plus inches ice up to 16,000 lbs. equipment.
Changing weather conditions may warrant ice depth monitoring and weight class
adjustments (less than 8"). In certain cases, equipment weighing less than
500 lbs. may be used on ice depths of less than 8".
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. Personal floatation devices are available for use while working on pond
or lake ice.
2. An open window may be useful escaping in an emergency situation.
3. Vehicle doors shall be unlatched while working on ice. This will enable
a prompt exit from the vehicle in the event of a mishap.
4. Stalled equipment shall be removed with similar weight class equipment.
5. A ladder rope and phone are available at Parkers Lake. A portable phone
is available at the Park's office for initial equipment use at any other
location.
6. It is the responsibility of the equipment operator to see to it that the
children are kept away from his equipment and the area he is performing
his work, either by informing the children or acquiring the services of
those in authority.
There is a tremendous difference in the thickness of the ice required to
support objects that are not in motion, as compared to moving objects.
The same holds true in the clustering of objects.
ICE TESTING LOG
SITE DATE ICE DEPTH SNOW DEPTH
NOTE: C - CLEAR
P - POROUS
CITY OF PLYNOUI'H
SIDEWALK AND TRAIL SNOW REMOVAL POLICY
1. It is the policy of the City of Plymouth to maintain cleared designated
trails and sidewalks within the personnel and financial resources
available. The designated trails and sidewalks will not be cleared of all
ice and snow nor will they be maintained to bare pavement and the use of
chemical agents and sand are prohibited because of environmental concerns.
2. The designated trails and sidewalks will be determined by the Plymouth
City Council and a copy of the designated trails and sidewalks will be
attached to this policy and became a part thereof.
3. It is our intent to clear designated trails and sidewalks when snowfall
depths exceeds 2 inches. Haiever, areas subject to drifting may be
cleared at more frequent intervals as the need arises.
4. Snow removal will commence 12 hours from the end of any snowfall with an
accumulated depth exceeding 2 inches. The designated trails and sidewalks
will be cleared 24 hours after the commencement of snow removal.
5. In the event of equipment failure, extreme snowfall or other unanticipated
events we may deviate from the snow removal guideline in paragraph No. 3
6. Snow removal will be scheduled on a 24 hour a day basis. This may result
in snow removal equipment being operated in residential areas during the
evening, night time and early morning,hours.
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DATE: January 8, 1993
TO: Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Dirrlecct
FROM: Frank Boyles, Acting City Manager (fix
SUBJECT: PARK AND RECREATION ADVIS Y COMMISSION SURVEY
At their January 4 meeting, the City Council discussed the proposed Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission survey. There seemed to be a concern by the
Council that receipt of such a survey by a Plymouth resident may create expectations
that some sort of park construction is imminent.
To avoid such misunderstandings, the Council directed the following:
1. The survey should clearly specify that no project is contemplated at the present
time, and the survey is for park planning purposes..
2. That the survey specify that any project eventually approved could have tax
impacts: 1) to repay the sale of capital bonds; and the other, 2) for operating costs.
The Council also requested clarification from PRAC about the purpose of the survey.
Once the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission has assembled the survey
questions, the Council would like to conduct a joint meeting with PRAC to further
discuss these issues and the survey process. Please pass this memorandum along to the
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Thanks for your help.
cc: Mayor & City Council
January 13, 1993
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PARK AND RECREATION SURVEY
The City of Plymouth wishes to conduct a community survey which
addresses the issues that are covered on the attached sheet dated
January 13, 1993. We anticipate this will be a mailed survey,
from which approximately 400 returns would be necessary for a
high validity with regard to the statistical information.
With regard to this proposal, we ask that you provide us with the
following information.
1. A brief history on the background of your firm.
2. Number of full-time employees currently employed.
3. The name and professional background of the k&y
employees responsible for conducting our research.
4. Two examples of similar research done in the last
three years. List name and phone number of two
references.
5. An outline of the steps you would follow in
developing and carrying out this research.
6. A cost estimate based on an hourly rate(s), with a
not -to -exceed maximum.
7. Consultant should submit a timetable for having
this research completed by approximately May 1,
1993.
8. After the survey is conducted, the consultant shall
prepare written summaries on all of the research.
The consultant shall also make a presentation to
the Park Commission and City Council (this may be
one joint meeting).
9. The base information shall be organized in a
computer in a manner that will allow for cross
referencing different data fields.
10. Focus Groups. The consultant shall prepare an
outline and cost estimate for conducting focus
groups on subjects that are identified through the
base survey. Once the survey is completed, the
City will determine whether or not they wish to
proceed to a focus group dicussion on any of the
subjects reviewed in the initial survey.
A committee respresented by the City Council, Park Commission and
staff will work with the consultant on the overall development
of the survey instrument. The City Council will review and
approve of the instrument prior to any pre -testing taking place.
At the conclusion of pre -testing and re -work, the City Council
will once again have an opportunity to review and approve the
wording of the survey prior to the research taking place.
Proposals shall be submitted to Eric Blank, 3400 Plymouth Blvd.,
Plymouth, MN, 55447, by 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 29. Submit
12 copies of all materials.
January 13, 1993
PLYMOUTH PARK AND RECREATION SURVEY
Goal
To measure the current use and satisfaction of Plymouth residents
with regard to park facilities and programs, and further, to
determine citizen priorities for future facilities and program
expansions.
Decisions we want to make are:
Should the City plan for the development of:
o community pool
o golf course
o ice rink
0 other
I. Current level of service
o neighborhood parks
o playfields
o city parks
o trails
o park maintenance
o park safety
o recreation programs
o public information
o registration
o accessibility
II. Future expansion needs
o pool
o golf course
o ice rink
o senior citizens
o gymnasium
o preschool
o sports (baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, soccer)
o horseshoes
o sliding hills
o theater
o arts and crafts
o special population
o environmental issues - use of chemicals
III. Cost to taxpayers
o today
o future
IV. How important are parks and recreation to their quality of
life?
V. Set priority for future growth
VI. Demographics information
S-1
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, 1993-1997
SUMMARY OF SOURCES AND USES
PROJECT USES 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 TOTAL
STREETS 15,458,500 8,610,000 5,210,000 1,785,000 4,580,000 35,643,500
SANITARY SEWER 330,000 330,000
WATER 4,575,000 410,000 910,000 4,50,000 430,000 10,825,000
DRAINAGE 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000
PARKS 1,042,500 2,099,000 750,000 625,000 275,000 4,791,500
BUILDINGS 3,200,000 3,200,000
TOTAL 24,326,000 11,499,000 6,920,000 6,960,000 5,335,0001 55,040,000
FUNDING SOURCES 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 TOTAL
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND 3,485,000 1,020,000 1,760,000 535,000 1,440,000 8,240,000
STORM WATER FUND 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000
INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT FUND 1,100,000 1,140,000 1,200,000 1,250,000 1,320,000 6,010,000
UTILITY TRUNK FUND 4,575,000 410,000 860,000 100,000 430,000 6,375,000
M.S.A. FUND, 2,928,500 275,000 1,525,000 50,000 870,
000j
00
COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS AND TRAILS FUND 892,500 374,000 550,000 400,000, 50,00000
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS FUND 50,000 150,000 175,000 175,000. 175,00000
STATE/COUNTY/FEDERALAID 980,000 00
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING 8,000,000 7,100,000 800,000 1,000,00000
P.I.R. FUND 1,000,000 0
OTHER 2,245,000 4,400,000 0
TOTAL 24,326,000 11,499,000 6,920,000 6,960,000 5,335,00000
Prepared By: SPRINGSTED, Incorporated (28 -Dec -92)
Cr
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1993-1997
Capital Improvement Program
Parka
Program
Year Description
1993 Trail Improvements
1993 Playrield Land Acquisition
1993 Plymouth Creek Park Handicap Playground
1993 South Shore Landscaping
1994 Trail Improvements
1994 New Playgrounds - Hemlock, Schmidt Lake, Mission and
Timber Shores Parks
1994 West Medicine Lake City Park, Phase I (Road Relocation)
1994 Plymouth Creek Park Tennis Courts
1994 East Beach Fishing Dock
1995 Neighborhood Park
1995 Trail Improvements
1995 West Medicine Lake City Park, Phase II
1996 Neighborhood Park
1996 Trail improvements
1996 Playfield No. 10 Development
1997 Neighborhood Park
1997 Trail Improvements
TABLE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, 1973 — 1997
YEAR — 1993
1) The 545,000 under Other is to be financed from Transit
2) The $2,200.000 under Other to be firarK*d $500.o0D from Project Administration, 51,000,000 from Public Facilities, $200,000 from Sewer, and 5500,000 from Water.
Prepared By: SPRINGSTED Incorporated (29—Dec-92)
PARK DEDICATION FUND
STORM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY STATE/ TAX TOTAL
MAP ESTIMATED SPECIAL WATER REPLACEMENT UTILITY M.S.A. PLAYRELDS NEIGHBRHD COUNTY/ INCREMENT P.I.R. REVENUES
Is PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST ASSESS. FUND FUND FUND FUND TRAILS PARKS FEDERAL FINANCING FUND OTHER PROVIDED
E.PARKS
Tail Improvement 175,000 100,000 75,000 175,000
Payfield Land Accusaon 750,000 750,000 750,000
1. Plymouth Creek Perk Disabled Playground 110,000 80,000 50.000 110,000
2. South Shore Landscaping 7,500 7,500 7,500
Subtotal 1,042,5W 0 0 0 0 100,000 892,500 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 1,042,500
F. BUILDINGS
1. City Hell Expansion l Remodeling 3.200,000 1,000,000 2,200,000 (2) 3.200,000
Subtotal 3,200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 2,200,000 3,200,000
1993 TOTALS 24,328,000 3,485,000 50,000 1,100,000 4,575,OW 2,928,500 892,5W 00,000 0 8,000,000 1,000,000 2,245,000 24,320,000
1) The 545,000 under Other is to be financed from Transit
2) The $2,200.000 under Other to be firarK*d $500.o0D from Project Administration, 51,000,000 from Public Facilities, $200,000 from Sewer, and 5500,000 from Water.
Prepared By: SPRINGSTED Incorporated (29—Dec-92)
CITY OF PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, 1903 - 1997
YEAR - 1990
Prepared By: SPRINGSTEDIrroorporaled(29-Dec-92)
PARK DEDICATION FUND
STORM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY STATE/ TAX TOTAL
MAP ESTIMATED SPECIAL WATER REPLACEMENT UTILITY M.S.A. PLAYFIELDS NEIGHBRHD COUNTY/ INCREMENT P.I.R. REVENUES
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST ASSESS. FUND FUND FUND FUND TRAILS PARKS FEDERAL FINANCING FUND OTHER PROVIDED
A STREETS
15. Xenium Ln - Co. Rd 6 to Hwy. 55 2,700,000 40,000 2,300.00 2700.000
13. Zachary Ln. / S. Shore Dr. - 10th Ave to Sunset Trall 2.000.000 50,000 1,500,000 2,00,000
17. Zachary Ln. - 30th Ave to Co. Rd. 10 2.0,000 200.00 1,4X;000 2,000,000
13. Co. Rd. 1011 Co. Rd 24 - Traffic Signal / Intersection 260,000 200,000 40.00 280,000
Street Reconstruction/Resurfacing 1,030,000 400,000 1,14,000 1.3,000
Subtotal 6,610,000 690.000 0 1,14,000 0 200,000 0 0 96,000 5.W,000 0 0 6,610,000
B. SANITARY SEWER
1, Northwest Trunk Sewer-Dinct NW -19 33,000 330,000 330.1100
Subtotal 330.00 33,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M."
C. WATER
B. Well No l4 -Central Well Field 410,000 410,000 410.00
Subtotal 410,000 0 0 0 410,= 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 410,0X0
D. DRAINAGE
Pond and Drainage Improvement 50,000 5,000 X00
Subtotal 5,000 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50.00
E.PARKS
Trell Improvxoonh 75,= 75,000 75,X00
3. New Playgrounds - Hemkrck, SchmidlLake,
Minion and Timber Shone 150,000 150,000 15,000
4. West Medich Lake Cly Perk, Phase I precludes
West Medicine Lake Road Relocation) 1,50,000 1,500,000 1.500.000
5. Plymouth Crook Park Tennis Cmn, 350.000 35,000 350,000
B. Ent Beach Fishing lock 24.00 24.000 24.00
Subtotal 2.099,000 0 0 0 0 mood 374,000 15,000 0 1,50,000 0 0 2.099.00
F. BUILDINGS
None 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1994 Total, 11,499,000 1,02,000 50.000 1.140,000 410.000 275,000 374,000 15,000 941.000 7.100.00 0 0 11,499,000
Prepared By: SPRINGSTEDIrroorporaled(29-Dec-92)
CIN OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, 1093 - 1007
YEAR - 1995
Prepared By: SPF4NGSTEOIncorpoated(29-Dec-92)
PARK DEDICATION FUND
STORM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY STATE/ TAX TOTAL
MAP ESTIMATED SPECIAL WATER REPLACEMENT UTIUTY M.S.A. PLAYFIELDS NEIGHBRHD COUNTY/ INCREMENT P.I.R. REVENUES
Y PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST ASSESS. FUND FUND FUND FUND TRAILS PARKS FEDERAL FINANCING FUND OTHER PROVIDED
STREETS
19. ValleV Forge Ln. - 10th AYe. to Hwy. 55 500,000 200,000 300,000 500,000
20. Co. Rd. 9 - Polaris Lane to I-404 500,000 500,000 500,000
21. Schmid Lake Rd/Peony Ln. - Hwy 55 to Vicksburg Ln. 2,500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,500,000
Street Reconstruction/Resurfacing 1,710,000 510,000 1,200,000 1,710,000
Subtoal 5,210,000 1,710,000 0 1,200,000 0 1,500,000 0 0 0 800,000 0 0 5,210,000
B. SANITARY SEWER
None 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0
C. WATER
9. Well No. 15 - Zachary Well Field 410,000 410,000 410,000
10. Peory Ln / Schmidt lake Rd - Cc Rd 0 to Vicksburg Ln 500,000 50,000 450,000 Soo'"
Subtoal 910,000 50,000 O 0 850,000 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 010,000
D. DRAINAGE
Pondand Dminagelmprovement 50,000 50,000 50,000
Subtotal 50,000 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,000
E. PARKS
Neighborhood Park 175,000 175,000 175,000
Trall Improvements 75,000 25,000 50,000 75,000
7. West Medicine lake City Park, Phase II 500,000 500.000 50.000
Subtotal 750,000 0 0 0 0 25,000 55.000 175,000 0 0 0 0 750,000
F. BUILDINGS
None o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1995 Totals 5,920,000 1,780,000 50,000 1,200,000 880,000 1,525,000 550,000 175,000 O 800,000 0 0 8,920,000
Prepared By: SPF4NGSTEOIncorpoated(29-Dec-92)
tDf0N
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, 1993 — 1997
YEAR — 1996
1) The S4,400,m0 underthe Other funds to be financed from the Operating Fund of 0m Water Utility.
Prepared By: SPRINGSTEDIncorpotated(29-Dec-92)
PARK DEDICATION FUND
STORM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY STATE/ TAX TOTAL
MAP ESTIMATED SPECIAL WATER REPLACEMENT UTILITY M.S.A. PLAYFIELDS NEIGHBRHD COUNTY/ INCREMENT P.I.R. REVENUES
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST ASSESS. FUND FUND FUND FUND TRAILS PARKS FEDERAL FINANCING FUND OTHER PROVIDED
STREETS
Street Reconstruction Resurfacing 1,705,000 535,000 1,250,000 1,755,000
Subtotal 1,785,000 535,000 0 1,250,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,785,000
B. SANITARY SEWER
None 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. WATER
11. 0th Ave. — Pineview Ln. to Foreetview Ln 100,000 100,000 100,000
12. Expand Central Water Treatment Plant 4,400,000 4,400,000 (1) 4,400,000
Subtotal 4,500,1100 0 0 0 10,00 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,400,000 4,500,000
D. DRAINAGE
Pondand Drainage Improvement 50,000 50,000 50,000
Subtotal 50,OOD 0 50,Dm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,000
E.PARKS
Neighborhood Park 175,000 175,000 175,000
Trail Improvements 70'000 50,000 50,000 100,000
PleyF*ld No. 10 Development 350,000 350,00 350,000
Subtotal 025,00 0 0 0 0 50,00 40,00 175,00 0 0 0 0 625,000
F. BUILDINGS
None 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1990 Totals 0,900,00 535,Om 50,000 1,250,00 10,00S0,000 40,000 175,00 0 0 0 4,400,00 Op0'Om
1) The S4,400,m0 underthe Other funds to be financed from the Operating Fund of 0m Water Utility.
Prepared By: SPRINGSTEDIncorpotated(29-Dec-92)
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, 1703 - 1997
YEAR - 1997
Pmpared By: SPRINGSTED Incorywated (29 -Dec -92 )
PARK DEDICATION FUND
STORM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY STATE/ TAX TOTAL
MAP ESTIMATED SPECIAL WATER REPLACEMENT UTILITY M.S.A. PLAYRELDS NEIGHBRHD COUNTY/ INCREMENT PJ.R. REVENUES
N PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST ASSESS. FUND FUND FUND FUND TRAILS PARKS FEDERAL FINANCING FUND OTHER PROMDED
A.STREETS
22. Medina Rd. - Dunldrk Ln, to Vlckburg Ln. 1,000,000 300,000 700,000 1,000,000
23. 0th Ave, - Pineview Ln. to Hwy. 55 t,100,000 100,000 1,000,000 1,100,000
24. Holy Ln. - Co. Rd.9 to Schmidt Lake Rd. 500,000 480,000 120,000 500,000
Street Reconebuction / Reaurtacing 1,880,000 550,000 1,320.000 1.880,000
Subtotal 4,580,000 1,440,000 0 1,320,000 0 820,000 0 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 4,580,000
B. SANITARY SEWER
None 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. WATER
13. Well No. 10 - Centml Well Field 430,000 430,000 430,000
Subtotal 430,000 0 0 0 430,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 430,000
D. DRAINAGE
Pond and Drainage Improvement 50,000 50,000 50,000
Subtotal 50,000 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,000
E. PARKS
Neighbwhood'Park 175,000 175,000 175,000
Trail Improvements 100,000 50,000 50,000 100,000
Subtotal 275,000 0 0 0 0 50,000 50,000 175,000 0 0 0 0 275,000
F. BUILDINGS
None 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1997 Totals 5,335,000 1,440,000 50,000 1,320,000 430,000 70,000 50,000 175,000 0 1,000,000 0 0 5,335,000
Pmpared By: SPRINGSTED Incorywated (29 -Dec -92 )
Table V
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, 1993 - 1997
PARK DEDICATION FUND
CITY/COMMUNITY PARKS FUND
Year
Project
Expenses
Projected
Revenues
Revenues*
Less Expenses
Fund
Balance
Beginning Balance: (*) 1,116,000
1993 892,500 332,710 559,790) 556,210
1994 374,000 338,450 35,550) 520,660
1995 550,000 344,190 205,810) 314,850
1996 400,000 349,860 50,140) 264,710
1997 50,000 355,460 305,460 570,170
Total 2,266,500 1,720,670 545,830)
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS FUND
Year
Project
Expenses
Projected
Revenues
Revenues
Less Expenses
Fund
Balance
Beginning Balance: (*) 282,700
1993 50,000 142,590 92,590 375,290
1994 150,000 145,050 4,950) 370,340
1995 175,000 149,850 25,150) 345,190
1996 175,000 149,940 25,060) 320,130
1997 175,000 152,340 22,660) 297,470
Total 725,000 739,770 14,770
The beginning balance for 1993 assumes all 1992 expenditures have been
made and all 1992 revenue has been received.
Prepared By: SPRINGSTED Incorporated (28 -Dec -92)
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNEIIOTA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PRO(iRM4, 1003 - 1001
YEAR - 1wJ
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STORM INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY STATE/ TAM TOTAL
MAP ESTIMATED SPECIAL WATER REPLACEMENT UTILITY M.S.A. PLAYRELDS NEIGHBRND COUNTY/ INCREMENT PJ.R. REVENUES
0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST ASSESS, FUND FUND FUND FUND OTRAILS PARKS FEDERAL FINANCING FUND OMER PROMDED
A.STREETS
1.Co. Rd. 0INSSrn Ln. -IIM4f44C11D11trap. 300.000 SW.W 300,000
aCa. Rd. 01 / CmnV w Dr. - T14Ro SIVOIF=R Is Rd. - Co. Rd.O b South CSV LY41w
4. Nod hwnl Blvd. - Schn" LAAF Rd. to 6011 An.
00,000
700.000
Cow.= 50'aw100.0m 650.000
50.000
3,000,0001
W.o007W.000
4.000,000
S. SCh.. A LAM Rd. - Nodhw441 BNd. w Fwlhloci LA
6. FwnbooM Ln. - SchnMdl LAM Rd. In 4M AM
T. %Anon Ln. - SMh Ar. In Nor111Sw1 BNd.
0. 1Mh AN. - Kw1wr Ln. to M4dki14 RwOeRd.
3,300.000
310,000
144.000
300,000
500,000
150,000
200,000r
100.000
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0. Zed" Ln. / E. M4dIc5wLAlw BIM. - 301h AYO. to
ModccS R" Rd. COW.000 dw.wo 550.000 1.0011,000
10. DUMA LSrw - HwY. 55 lo Co. Rd. 0
11. SchnMdl LAM Rd. - VWkebwg Ln, b Fw61o0k LA.
050.000
1,S00,ow 000.0003W.000 50.000
1.200,000
S50,o00
I.500.0w
12. 3Mh An. I Lwo441w Ln. - TnwO WWW 90,000 45,000 W.00
IS. Nom Co. Ad. 2 - "". 50 W Vkb0a0 Ln. 000.000 400.000 400.000 wo'coo
14. Pl o ' Ln. / Soo LMr Fbil S101411111p. 50.000 50.000 50,00D
SIAM R4DawIDFlbn/RW1Aohp 1,032,300 375.000 1.100.000 413.50 1,050,500
Su01oYl 156450,500 3,255.00 O I.IW,OW 230,000 2.820.500 0 O O SAM= 0 46,WD 15.455.300
B. SA/OTARYSEWER
No O 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B41A0Y1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. WATER
1. Fw.dm Ln. - 2141 Am. 10 L11041ir TRIM 150,000 00.000 W.DO 150,000
2. S0v111M LA1w Rd. - FwA100Y Ln. w N011111w41 SNC 240.000 I00.000 140,000 240.000
3. Na01ww1 SM. - Schnoat Law Rd. to 6401 Am 150.00 150.00 1w,OW
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S. DurMM Ln. - M4dMw Rd. 10 C0. Rd. S
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200.000 50,000
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300,000
175.000
3100.00
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Su515r1 4,675AW 11 1 0 0 4,315,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,575.=
0. DRAINAGE
1. Pondwa D155r04111g1oYw1510 DOW 50.000 WOOD
SuNMar1 50,000 0 50,000 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50.00
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Plymouth Park and Recreation Ph. 550-5130
PARKERS LAKE PAVILION MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM RENTAL POLICY
The Parkers Lake Pavilion multi-purpose room is operated by the City of
Plymouth and may be scheduled for use on a rental basis by community
residents, civic organizations, and private groups. Certain policies are
needed to ensure the proper use and control of the facility, so that all
people may equally enjoy it. _
All organizations must complete an application and have it approved before
using the multi-purpose room. Applications must be submitted as far in
advance as possible of the date for which the reservation is requested. Seven
days is the minimum request time for facility usage. A reservation will not
be confirmed until fees are paid.
The multi-purpose room is rated for an occupancy of 68 and is available seven
days a week from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. (pending availability) with the
exception of national holidays. There are no kitchen facilities available,
but there are a few electrical outlets located throughout the room.
The multi-purpose room is not available for sales or other events that are
fund raising for either public or private groups, unless City Council approval
is granted.
The Parkers Lake Pavilion is a smoke-free building, & no alcohol is permitted.
Fees for Use
1. School Districts 281 and 284 will be charged a park attendant fee of -$7.56
per hour. Plymouth non-profit groups will be charged a rental fee of
ice 8 per hour, which includes a building attendant.
2. All other Plymouth groups will be charged a rental fee of $i8 $30 per hour
and non-resident groups will be charged $36 per hour (including a building
attendant) and will be required to make a $200 damage deposit. The damage
deposit will be returned within two weeks of the event if no deductions
are necessary.
3. The minimum rental period shall be two hours.
4. When you calculate set-up time on the application, allow at least 30-45
minutes. This includes things such as putting up and taking down tables
and chairs, etc. (Please note that the attendant does not arrive until
the precise starting time of your event, therefore, room set-up does not
begin until then.)
5. Minimum cancellation time shall be 48 hours in advance. For weekend use,
you must cancel by 4:30 Friday by calling 550-5130. For all
cancellations, a $5 fee will be retained from your rental. If
circumstances arise the day of the event which cause you to cancel, you
will be charged the minimum rental period of two hours.
Rules and Regulations
1. Every group using the facility must be under competent adult leadership.
The organization or user group shall assume full responsibility for the
group conduct and for any damages to the building or equipment.
Pavilion Rental Policy Page 2
2. Beer and intoxicating beverages are not permitted in the multi-purpose
room, in the parking lot or surrounding park areas.
3. Disorderly conduct of any kind is prohibited.
4. The signer of the application shall assume full responsibility for any
unlawful act committed.
5. The City assumes no liability for loss, damage, injury or illness incurred
by the users of this facility.
6. The signer of the application shall be held personally responsible for any
breakage, damage or loss of equipment.
7. All decorations, including streamers, signs and banners must receive prior
approval.
8. General clean-up of the facility is required.
9. Violations may result in the Park and Recreation Department denying future
permits for the use of the facility.
NOTE:
If you must cancel your reservation the day of your rental, particularly if on
a weekend, and the Park and Recreation office is not open, call a staff member
listed below.
Staff phone numbers
Mary Bisek 474-9542
Eric Blank 553-9922
Nancy Pederson 473-2558
Pavilion no. 476-2822
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55447
PARKERS LAKE PAVILION MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM RENTAL APPLICATION
Organizati
Name of Applicant
Address
Phone: Work
City
Purpose of Use (ex. birthday party, bridal shower, etc.)
Date & Time of Rental (figure in set-up and clean-up time)
Zip
date) (time
Approx. # attending Will you need tables & chairs set up
Do you want use of 100 -cup coffee maker? (you must provide coffee)
I understand that a part or all of the deposit fee will be forfeited if condition of the multi -
purpose room requires extra duties for the Park and Recreation Department, and that I and the
representative organization are responsible for conduct of participants and any resulting
damages.
Signature Date
USE ONL
Payment received Receipt # Amount
date)
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CONFIRMATION FOR USE OF PARKERS LAKE PAVILION
Your group's use of the Parkers Lake Pavilion has been approved for
date)
by
time) (Park and Recreation Staff Member
Estimated Actual office use only)
School Dist. 281 & 284
7.59 8 per hr for attendant
2 hour minimum
Non-profit Plymouth groups
r17 8 per hr, 2 hr minimum
includes attendant
All other Plymouth groups
z^8 0 per hour, 2 hr minimum
Non-resident groups, $36 per hour
2 hr min. and 200 damage deposit
Fees must be turned in
with application) TOTAL
I understand that a part or all of the deposit fee will be forfeited if condition of the multi -
purpose room requires extra duties for the Park and Recreation Department, and that I and the
representative organization are responsible for conduct of participants and any resulting
damages.
Signature Date
USE ONL
Payment received Receipt # Amount
date)
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CONFIRMATION FOR USE OF PARKERS LAKE PAVILION
Your group's use of the Parkers Lake Pavilion has been approved for
date)
by
time) (Park and Recreation Staff Member
1992 ATHLETIC FACILITY RENTALS
revised 01/12/93
U
Zachary Softball Tournaments
4/25 & 26 Trygs (Edina Realty) 960.00
5/16 & 17 Honeywell I 600.00
5/22-27 Girls High School Region 6AA 470.00
6/13 Honeywell Employees 300.00
7/11 & 12 Honeywell II 600.00
7/25 & 26 Target 600.00
9/4-7 MRPA/USSSA Men's Class C Divisional 1,000.00
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Other Softball Rentals
4/1-5/30 Armstrong High School (Zachary) $500.00
7/10 QVC (Plymouth Creek) 102.00
8/6 Burgess Industries (Plymouth Creek) 56.00
8/22 John Sands (Plymouth Creek) 30.00
L-0-8-00
Baseball Tournament
6/26-28 Plymouth/Wayzata Assoc. (Plymouth Creek) $--120.00
Soccer Rentals
6/15-19 West Suburban Soccer Camp $ 200.00
6/26-28 Plymouth/Wayzata Soccer Club 3.360.00
3.560.00
Miscellaneous
6/14 TCRC Car Club (Plymouth Creek) $ 70.00
10/31 Boy Scout Troop 477 (Plym Creek Bldg) 100.00
12/19 Broomball Rental (Plymouth Creek) 40.00
210.00
TOTAL RENTALS $9.208.00
Plymouth Park and Recreation Department Ph. 550-5130
1993 PARK FACILITY RENTAL POLICIES AND FEE SCHEDULE
The City of Plymouth's Park and Recreation facilities are provided for the
wholesome leisure -time activities of all City residents. Use of these facilities
is governed by policies established by the Plymouth City Council as recommended
by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. The following procedures and
policies have been developed for park facility usage. It is the responsibility
of the Park and Recreation Department to administer these policies fairly and
equitably.
Any group wishing to use Plymouth's park facilities should make a request
providing as much lead time as possible. Fourteen days is the minimum request
time for any (special event) facility usage. Requests will be filled based on
availability and facility condition. In order to ensure maximum availability to
residents, we are not allowing usage to any non -Plymouth groups. It is the
City's policy that the long-range care and maintenance of all park facilities
takes precedence over any single event. Requests will be denied and/or revoked
when and if the City believes damage may occur to park facilities. The decision
to grant or revoke a request is solely up to the discretion of the Director of
Park and Recreation and/or his appointee. By adopting this policy, the City
reinforces its commitment to provide clean, safe and fun parks for every
resident's enjoyment.
ELIGIBLE PLYMOUTH USER GROUPS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY:
1. Plymouth Park and Recreation sponsored programs.
2. Youth athletic associations serving Plymouth residents.
3. Plymouth resident groups (50% of the group must be Plymouth residents).
4. Plymouth nonprofit civic organizations, i.e., Civic League, Lions,
Jaycees, etc.
5. Registered teams participating in City programs.
6. Private Plymouth companies.
7. Churches located within Plymouth.
A. SEASONAL FACILITY RESERVATIONS
1. Plymouth athletic associations and adult programs made up of at least 50%
Plymouth residents will be given free use of baseball, softball,
football, soccer and hockey facilities to conduct their normal day to day
programs. Free lighting will be provided only for youth groups only
after they have made maximum use of daylight hours. Lights for practice
are provided only for hockey during normal warming house hours.
a. Facilities will be provided to youth athletic associations based on
the percent of Plymouth children in their program.
b. Plymouth adult groups will be responsible for special field
preparation (infield dragging and lining, , grooming
mounds and batter's boxes, putting tip 5eeeer mets an out corner
flags, etc.) on any days when park attendants are not in the park for
other programs. Plymouth will provide these groups access to non -
motorized maintenance equipment. Adult groups will also be required
to pay for any light usage.
c. All groups will be charged a fee for special tournaments.
Park Facility Rental Policies
B. SPECIAL EVENT FACILITY RESERVATIONS
Page 2
Facilities that are available, after scheduling seasonal field reservations, are
on a first come, first served basis. Any group wanting exclusive reserved use of
a facility is required to pay a rental fee. Whenever lights, restrooms or
special facility preparation is required, you must have a park attendant on duty
a minimum of 30 minutes prior to and following your event. All estimated special
event rentals must be paid a minimum of seven days prior to the event.
1993 FEE SCHEDULE
1. Softball/baseball, hockey/broomball $ -10 11/hour or $fib 66/day
2. Football/soccer $ i5 16/hour or $99 96/day
3. Park attendant $ fi $8.50/hour*
4. Field lights $ 20/hour
5. Rink lights $ 10/hour
6. Electronic scoreboards (where available) $ 25/day/scoreboard
7. Public address system $ 50/day
8.
Diamond dry $10/bap (maximum of 5/day)
A refundable $100 damage deposit must accompany all applications for rentals of
200-500. A $200 damage deposit is required for rentals over $500.
Plymouth Athletic Associations can make arrangements to assume park attendant
duties for special event rentals. For day long reservations, users can opt for
two hour morning set up and two hour evening clean up per day. Remember,
motorized ballfield grooming equipment usage is limited to Park and Rec staff.
NOTE: All groups are responsible for repaying, in full, any and all damages
resulting from theft or vandalism to any equipment or facilities used
during their rental period.
C. PARK RULES
1. No game may start before 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday or before 10
a.m. Sunday.
2. No inning or period may start after 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday or
after 9 p.m. Sunday.
3. No motorized vehicles or machines are permitted on park property without
the written consent of the Park and Recreation Department.
4. Applications for food vending permits must be made through the Plymouth
City Clerk.
5. In the event of total cancellation of an event due to severe weather, all
fees will be refunded, minus a $10 service fee. Any other cancellation
by user will result in loss of deposit if made less than 30 days prior to
the event. If cancellation is made before that, a $10 service fee will
be retained. The Plymouth Park and Recreation Department will determine
the amount of refund on any partially completed events.
6. There will be no consumption of intoxicating beverages on park property,
unless a special permit is issued by the City Council.
7. Park telephones are for City business and emergency use only.
8. Batting practice is prohibited at Zachary Elementary School. Penalty -
one-half of damage deposit will be forfeited.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
SPECIAL EVENT/PARK USAGE APPLICATION
1. Organization
2. Person in Charge: Name
Address
Phone: Home Work
3. Dates desired
4. Fields/Rinks desired
5. Will food or merchandise be sold?
6. Other
Estimated Actual (Office use Only)
Field/rink charges $
Lights ($10/hr/rink)
20/hr/field)
Staff ($-8 $8.50/h
Scoreboards (where available)
25/board/day)
Public address system ($50/day)
TOTAL
I, , understand that a part or all of the deposit fee
will be forfeited if condition of the park requires extra duties for the Park and
Recreation Department, and that I and the representative organization are
responsible for conduct of participants and any resulting damages.
gnature
Bass Lake 1 SB/BB
5450 Northwest Blvd. 1 90' BB
Plymouth, MN 55442 1 S/F-L
1 HR -L
4 T -L
LaCompte 2 SB/BB
10805 Old Co. Rd. 15 1 HR -L
Plymouth, MN 55441
PLAYFIELDS AND THEIR FACILITIES
All have park shelter buildings)
Plymouth 3 SB/BB-L
9805 36th Ave N 3 S/F-L
Plymouth, MN 55441 2 HR -L
4 T -L
Plymouth Creek 2 SB/BB-L
3625 Fernbrook Ln 1 90' BB -L
Plymouth, MN 55447 2 S/F-11-
2
F-1L2HR -L
Oakwood 2 SB/BB-1L Ridgemount 2 SB/BB
1700 Co. Rd. 101 1 90' BB -L 12000 Ridgemount Ave 2 S/F
Plymouth, MN 55447 3 S/F-21- Plymouth, MN 55441 2 HR -L
1 HR -L 3 T -L
5 T -2L
Zachary 4 SB/BB-L
Parkers Lake 1 SB/BB 4355 Zachary Ln 1 90' BB -L
15500 Co. Rd. 6 2 90' BB -11- Plymouth, MN 55441 2 S/F-L
Plymouth, MN 55447 1 S/F-L 2 HR -L
4 T -L 4 T -L
KEY
SB/BB = Softball/Youth
Baseball Field
S/F = Soccer/Football
Field
HR = Hockey Rink
T = Tennis Court
L = Lighted
1993 PRAC MEETING DATES
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12 (in past years, the August meeting has sometimes been
cancelled due to lack of business)
September 9
October 14
November 4*
December 2*
November's and December's meetings have been switched to the
first Thursday of the month due to the Veteran's Day Holiday and
Hanukkah falling on our regular meeting nights.
13925 61st. Ave. N.
Plymouth, MN 55446
612) 559-8222
January 2, 1993
Mr. Kim Bergman, Mayor
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear Kim:
At this time it is necessary to offer my resignation to you as
vice -chair of the City of Plymouth Park and Recreation Commission.
Due to personal events I can no longer fulfill my obligations to the
City in a way necessary to meet the needs of the citizens. I have
enjoyed my tenure on the Park commission and have found it to be a
truly rewarding and growth expanding experience. The FRAC meeting on
January 14, 1993 will be my last.
Thanks to you, the councilmembers, Eric Blanc, and the Park
Commissioners for all your support during the past three years.
Sincerely,
Marlene J. Waage, Vice -chair
City of Plymouth Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission
cc: Eric Blanc
January 7, 1992
Marlene Waage
13925 61st Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dear Marlene:
E
r
CITY OF
PLYMOUTR
It is with much regret that I read of your resignation from the
Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. For the last
three years, you have been a very valuable and outstanding member
of the Commission. Your love of parks and children has certainly
been demonstrated through all of your efforts during your tenure.
On behalf of the rest of the Commission, my staff and the
citizens of Plymouth, I wish to thank you for your commitment and
interest in serving the citizens of Plymouth.
I wish you and your family the very best of everything in the
years ahead.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank
Director of Parks and Recreation
EJB/np
cc: PRAC
Acting City Manager
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Plymouth, MN 55442
Steven Burk At -Large R. 557-0132 2/24/92 1/31/94
11775 40th Place O. 829-1928
Plymouth, MN 55441
Mary Kay Watson At -Large R. 449-0446 6/91 1/31/96
1500 Terraceview Lane O. 449-0447
Plymouth, MN 55447
The ward and at -large designations for these two appointments should be switched
as shown in order that all ward designated appointments are from the appropriate areas.
Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
John Edson, Council Coordinating Representative
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Members are appointed for three-year terms expiring January 31st of that
year. The Chair shall be appointed by the Commission and confirmed by the Mayor
from among the members of the Commission and shall serve for a term of one year.
Initially Term
Name Telephone No. Appointed Expires
Donald Anderson Chair R. 545-3608 7/85 1/31/95
417 N. Union Terrace Ln. At -Large
Plymouth, MN 55441
Vacant Ward #1 1/31/95
Wyatt Gutzke Ward #2 R. 449-8906 6/91 1/31/94
17410 12th Ave. N. O. 559-1859
Plymouth, MN 55447
Thomas Johnson Ward #3 R. 557-0822 6/91 1/31/94
2345 W. Med. Lake Dr. O. 638-6352
Plymouth, MN 55441
Mark Wahl Ward #4 R. 553-9563 6/91 1/31/96
11640 52nd Ave. N. O. 482-3886
Plymouth, MN 55442
Steven Burk At -Large R. 557-0132 2/24/92 1/31/94
11775 40th Place O. 829-1928
Plymouth, MN 55441
Mary Kay Watson At -Large R. 449-0446 6/91 1/31/96
1500 Terraceview Lane O. 449-0447
Plymouth, MN 55447
The ward and at -large designations for these two appointments should be switched
as shown in order that all ward designated appointments are from the appropriate areas.
Eric Blank, Director of Parks and Recreation
John Edson, Council Coordinating Representative
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Members are appointed for three-year terms expiring January 31st of that
year. The Chair shall be appointed by the Commission and confirmed by the Mayor
from among the members of the Commission and shall serve for a term of one year.
fMIIA CLIERVICE
MINNETONRA
SUN-SAH.oR
Hennepin Co.
DEC 161992
City to study use of
Alirinehaha Creek
By Richard Crawford
The city of Minnetonka has
hired a consultant to study
potential public recreational
uses next to Minnehaha Creek,
which runs from take Minne-
tonka east through the city for
more than four miles.
The city has authorized using
federal Community Develop-
ment Block Grant (CDBG)
money to pay for the consultant
to conduct a study and develop a
master plan for that portion of
the creek corridor within Minne-
tonka.
A city -appointed task force
also will assist the city in study-
ing the corridor.
One obvious recreational use
that could be constructed next to
the creek would be a trail.
The city already owns much
of the property that abuts the
creek, according to a city
report. The Minnehaha Creek
headwaters, where Lake Minne-
tonka flows into Minnehaha
Creek at Grays Bay Dam, is
located within city park area.
There are two large communi-
ty parks along the creek — Big
willow, about loo acres, and the
Civic Center, about 95 acres.
Two smallercity parks, Adana
and Burwell, also are next to the
creek.
The study should help deter-
mine exactly what easements
the city has along the entire
length of the creek corridor, ac-
cording to Mayor Tim
Bergstedt.
Public access along creek
corridor is something we
definitely want to take a look
at," Bergstedt said. "We know
it's a nice amenity and we know
e haven't used it as well as we
could."
Bergstedt cautioned,
however, that this study doesn't
predetermine what, if anything,
will be done along the creek.
The council plans to appoint a
task force within the next month
to work with the consultant. The
study is expected to take about
six months.
The cost of the consultant is
estimated to be $5o,000, which
will be covered by the federal
CDBG money.
JrCAPPING SERVICE
F:I11NA
VN.(URRENI
Ilennepin Co.
q
Buses to swimming lessons discussed \
fly Mary Durben
1 )1 k
Bus service to swimming
lessons remains in the budget
for the Edina Park and Recrea-
tion Department, and it won't be
discontinued without City Coun-
cil approval, Mayor Fred
Richards said last week.
However, the service is an
item city officials are looking at
for possible discontinuance or at
least modification because of
the cost.
The subject came up last
week during the city's Truth in
Taxation hearing on the budget,
when a resident who had heard
rumors the service would be
dropped urged its continuance.
Cate Donnelly said the service
is essential to some families in
which both parents work or in
which one parent is disabled
and to families that have only
one vehicle. She said usershipfiguresareacceptableifonlyfilefustsessionoflessonsis
considered.
Park and Recreation Director
Robert Kojetin said the cost per
child for the service has gone upinrecentyearsasdemandforithasdecreased.
The department has offered
the service for 35 years as part
of the swimming program. The
service used to be Self -
covered bforypart
the
city used to bus 250 children per
session for five sessions of
lessons during the summermonths.
fast summer, however, the
city bused only 42 children and.
still had to pay the Edina school
district $10,000 to rent the buses,
Kojetin said. The cost figured at
O Per child, while the depart-
ment's fees were only $30 per
child per session.
During the summer, a high
school student rode the buses to
survey ridership as an intern-
ship project and found that
fewer than to children rode one
of the buses during the second
session. Some buses arrived
empty. The full-sized buses have
a capacity of 55 to 60 children.
Fewer than a quarter of thosetakinglessonsusethebuses, ci-
ty officials said. some of those
are children in the school
district's Kids Club child care
Program, which may have to
consider providing its own bus
service, they said.
Kojetln said the department
may consider providing busesforonlyonesession, or usingsmaller -size buses.
MN11 CLIPPING SERVICE
ST. LOUIS PARK
SUN -SAILOR
monepin Co.
DEC 161992
Park Winter
If you think outdoor fun in St.
Louis Park is limited to the
traditional rectangular ice
skating rink, your image may
change with the flick of a switch
at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.
The illumination of more than
8,000 lights signals an entirely
new approach to winter fun in
Sl. Louis Park: It's the official
opening of "Northern Lights —
A Winter Wonderland" at Oak
Hill Park, 33rd Street and Rhode
Island Avenue.
In place of the small patch of
ice, park visitors will find the
Arctic Circle Skating Loop, a
one -quarter -mile ribbon of ice.
Later this winter, snow
sculptures will be on exhibit in
the center of the skating loop.
There is also a separate small
skating rink for very young
children. Rimming the skating
Wonderland opens
loop is the one -third -mile, fully
maintained Northern Exposure
Walking Trail.
The circle of lights does
more than add an element of fun
and excitement," said Cris
Gears, Parks and Recreation
director. "The lights make the
area easy to find and safer for
afternoon and evening
recreation."
In addition to lighted skating
and walking trails at Oak Hill
Park this year, there will be two
special sliding hills, snow condi-
tions permitting. Glacier Gulch
is a 35o -toot winding sliding run.
Penguin Peak is a separate, less
steep sliding hill for tots and
small children. Both sliding hills
are groomed, lighted and
bordered with hay bales.
The Northern Lights recrea-
tion area will be open daily from
Il a.m. to 9 p.m. until Feb. 15. It
will be closed on Christmas Day
and New Year's Day.
Over the years, attendance
at neighborhood skating rinks
has dwindled. As we listened to
residents and members of the
Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion, it was apparent that
something different was needed.
We think `Northern Lights' will
lend some excitement to the
winter recreation scene while
providing St. Louis Park
residents with safe, convenient
outdoor fun," said Gears.
As part of the opening week
events, free hay rides and hot
apple cider will be offered from
I to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20.
St. Louis Park school groups
and organizations may reserve
use of the warming house by/
calling 924-2540.
YMA CLI INa {EIIVICE
LIEN 1'R.41NIr
UN -SAILOR
1lennepin Co.
DFC 91992
Happy to be here
Su&ey : Residents
satisfied with. city
By David Christenson
Eden Prairie residents are
typically happy about their
hometown and city services, but
concerned about taxes, city
growth and the environment.
Thal picture emerges in a new
survey of Eden Prairie by Deci-
sion Resources, Inc., conducted
for the city government in
September.
In telephone calls to 401
randomly -selected households,
the Minneapolis-based firm ask-
ed questions about a range of
government programs and pro-
posals, following up on a similar
survey conducted two years
ago. While residents were "once
again highly satisfied with their
community," but more critical
of city government since the last
survey, according to a summary
of results by Decision Resources
analysts.
Residents expressed more
single4ssue" concerns in the
poll than they did two years ago,
with stronger feelings about the
balance between taxes and
spending issues such as growth
controls, services and en-
vironmental preservation.
At this stage in city develop-
ment," the summary said,
policy -makers are clearly
making judgments which trig-
ger reactions from those who
feel the most intense about one
of the four issues and downplay
the other three concerns."
Among residents polled, 96
percent rated the quality of life
in Eden Prairie excellent or
good, "among the strongest
ratings within the metropolitan
arra:'
The major reasons for settling
in Eden Prairie were location
for 31 percent and available
housing for 15 percent.
Property taxes were rated as
the biggest concern, mentioned
by 22 percent of respondents.
other concerns were growth,
traffic, and "poor location."
About three-quarters of those
surveyed opposed development
on the Minnesota River bluffs or
wooded areas of southwestern
Eden Prairie. Preservation con-
cerns were weaker for another
natural area, the Riley Creek
valley, but 3D percent had no
answer when asked about the
valley. Residents told pollsters they
would support a property -lax in-
crease to help environmental
preservation, at an average of
21.80 annually.
But 47 percent of residents
said they oppose a property -tax
increase to maintain current ci-
ty service levels, while 42 per-
cent supported some increase.
sixty-two percent said current
property taxes are 'very high"
or "somewhat high; ' but so per-
cent mid they gel "excellent" or
good" value from the city
government for their money.
Seventy-two percent said the
city is well-planned for the
future, but when asked about the
pace of development, 31 percent
said it is too rapid and 56 percent
said "about right." Residents
who felt the city has been "loo
easy on developers" out-
numbered those who felt the city
is loo hard on developers by 36
percent to 19 percent.
Eighty-eight percent sup-
ported the development re-
quirements of park land dedica-
tion, park fees, trail corridors
and tree preservation.
A large segment, 67 percent,
said they prefer to spend leisure
time in outdoor activities. on
recreation system expansions,
the trail system had the most
supporters at 67 percent, and a
majority said they would sup-
port a tax increase for a teen ac-
tivities center or a park shelter.
Senior -center expansion spen-
ZgkL
ding drew a plurality of support
at 45 percent, but 53 percent said
they would oppose spending for
a cultural arts center and 69 per-
cent opposed equestrian traits.
City servicers were rated "ex-
ceptionally and uniformly
high," particularly police and
fire protection, park and trail
maintenance, and water and
sewers, the survey report said.
Mve city services had ratings
of "only fair" or „poor" for
more than 20 percent of
respondents: snow plowing, li-
quor stores, street maintenance
and lighting, and properly
valuation.
The survey again found Filen
Prairie is "young, upscale and
well-educated; ' with an average
age of 38.3 years, a median
education level of college
graduation, and median
household income of $61,815 —
about $17,00D higher than me-
dian income in other metro -area
suburbs.
Based on the sample size and
polling techniques, the survey is
considered to be accurate for
Eden Prairie residents within a
margin of plus or minus 5
percent.
5HAKOPEE IALLEI
VERSgoonCo.
DEC I b "%_
Council approves
Lions Park arena
feasibility study _
Ey Patrick MInem
Editor
Ci CouncilvotedTheShakopee , ty
5-002 Dee 1 to hue a¢ engnati¢g
consulting film to conducttao a
ket-
ing and operational analysis pro- posed ra arena at Ltou Park at a cost
not to exceed S1S,000, The study will
be paid film the city's contingency
It October, the council directed
s..•, is, which would determine S tbere isasuf5d.t market for an arena inShakopeegivenlikefadliuesinthe
region, the status and life expectanry
of the now -idle mechanical system n
the Valley Ice prem or "bubble," operational esu and revenues, and a
construction rest estimate.
Assistant Ciry Adtirmtsratot BattyStocksaidtheCitySa¢ProPoaala !0
10 engineerin a and al
single o
romm
the prf-Schelen-
Mavemn& s v^^no-= (OSM), r
Rec center
to open in 1994
The Mdcwakanton Dakota
formerly known as Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux)a'on iplanstobegin
recreation anter located on
Mcy,,= Road in Shakopee in
April. were
Shakopee cityofficials
told in a recent mating with
D&I'm Iuden that they fh boutworkcouldbeviilldelaythestart
until spring. Shakopee Mayor Oary•I.au-
tent said that the facility is ex-
pected to take 10 to 11 months to
coustmct, which means it would
not be open until at least spring
1994.lto makeThecommu¢ianatyli
the facility available to rasrdentaofShakopee, Prior lake and Sav- age. It will contain facilities for
several re udDrizl OVA as well
as an is arena.
The Dakotachose to pScathe
Propcity under a trust with thefederalBureauofIndianAffairs
dulled by Bpringsted Public Finan- rather than acct permita from the
evl Advisers. OSM radiated the study City of Shakopee to begin Con-
an be completed within 60 60 days. strtiction this fall, Laurent said.
Stock Said staff believes that the -
questions that the council wants an-
swered with re gwd t o the arena would
be Satisfied with the OSM Proposal'
Stock outlined possible funding
wwcu: apical improvement fund,
contingency fund (which has a bal-
aam-of about S30,000), and Park
ruetve fund. Stock Said the capital
improvement fund has not bun used
for a fusibility study in the past, and
patdoes Dot recommend use of the
fund. Staff recommended the
commgcocy fund if the council was
to conduct the amdy, he said.
Stock told the conndl that there
are still questions aboutthefaulbility
of the project, and that if the cooCil
wants reliable answers, a professional
study is ou uaty, despite the 01CouncilorBobSweeney, who
supported the study as a means to
determme, one and for all, me thefelsi-
bility of the arena proposal,
motion to order the study oil e
Sed that paid for through
fund An outapo-
ken contingencyokinopponentof liberal use of the
contingency fund in the pest, he SaidthiswasanexampleinwhichUseis
appropriate air= the expenditure
could not be foreseen whm the 1992
budget was set -
The council a,don is designed to
ssblct
ee
ffotne
whether it
rr the City to fund theprOW14 in
which a permanent roof and walls
would be placed on the Valley fee
Arca at limas Park. The rink has been
covered with an air -inflated "bubble"
for Several years, but the fabric bu
deteriorated to the point that the cover
no longer can be used. A group of
hockey enthusiasts hu a in fundtoprovidearoundS600,
Ing for a permanent roof and wills. The council balked at the teques4
wanting first to See the results of a
community Survey on leaeationd
needs, and then to See if the city might
build a community comer, which could
include an arena The issue was fur•
ther clouded when the Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux community
community that itwould build A
cowith an ice area,
thatbey
router,
that coo be used by the Siouz commu-
nity, and residents of Shakopee, Prior
Lake and Chaska•
The Survey indicated them was at
least nominal interest in So arena, andwordfromtheSiouxcommunityis
that the rt=,mon anter work will
probably On ttext spring and take
about 10 to 11 months to concoct,
meaning it would not be steady toopenuntilspring1994. The city has
yet to make a decision on a txrmmu-
ntry anter.
ftA
DEC 101992
p city
council news
Natural resourcoo
inventory to start
Eden Prairie City Council mem- bers Tuesday launched a process 10inventorythecommunity's remain- ing natural resources, one that willhelpdeterminewhichpropertiesshouldbepreservedandwhichmaybedeveloped.
The Minnesota River Valley bluffsaswellassouthwesternEdenPrairieareassuchasthe"Big Woods " theRileyCreekValleyandRiceMarshLakevicinityareexpectedtobein- cluded in the study, parks Director
belBob Lambert said about 1,000 acresongingtomorethan60propertyownerswillbeexamined.
Once the list of natural resourcesiscompleteandhasbeen "graded" byaconsultant, the city will have a panelofcitizensandcityofficialmsrecom- end to the council which'
should be purchased, which should
andbe protected Through other means, anwhich should be developed. It could be mid-1993 or later be- fore the recommendations are made.
rnveiview Heights
actio is delayed
Action Riverview He' plan to build omen on the his, e
River Valley luffs ins rnnesolaEdenPrairie, as dela Iheastern
by the city coun il. y d Tuesday
The city conk ued is review untilJan. 19 in order to o ect more infor- mation on grading ans, the drainingsystemproposedfthearea, and theamountoffinanalondingneededtoensurethataaierosionorolhparemadeif
the site. prOb Ins occur on
If approv d, the pla would put19single -fa ily home I along theriverbluffsouthof
Ris
ve iew RoadandeastoEa, n:.,__.:_
mals 41ols fewer 1ha a River- view Hei hIs plan pulled IF, m con- sideratio earlier this year by usladDevelotCorp, after heav crili- cism from the Metropolitan Co ncil. Under the new plan, the city uldrequirethedevelopertoenlargstormwaterholdingpondandlowdetailedcityreviewOf
into
at-
home building plans in order 10 pro-