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Home My WebLink AboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 06-01-1995Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission June 1, 1995, 7 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 Hennepin Parks condemnation of Luce Line Railroad and trail study b. 5. Unfinished Business a. Private swimming pool update (Classic Lake Aquatics) b. West Medicine Lake Park update c. Open spaces --update on May 23 bond referendum d. Playfield/highschool update e. Study of youth sports facilities update f. Update on new neighborhood park playgrounds, sand volleyball, roller hockey 6. New Business a. 1996-2000 CIP (discussion only) b. Federal Duck Stamp Contest - local winner recognition c. Feasibility report on use of Ess property for park purposes d. Safety fencing - baseball fields 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next regular meeting - July 13, 1995 Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting April 13, 1995 Page 16 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Bildsoe, Fiemann, Johnson, Priebe, Wahl and Willegalle; staff Anderson, Bisek, Blank and Pederson 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the April meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Fiemann and seconded by Commissioner Willegalle to approve the minutes of the March meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Mary Bisek introduced Cindy Anderson and stated that Cindy had recently received the Minnesota Aquatic Excellence award from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association and the Minnesota Association for Health, Phy. Ed., Recreation and Dance. The award was presented to Cindy during the annual Minnesota State Aquatics Conference. Cindy then stated that she was a recreation supervisor and that her areas of responsibility included supervising a variety of programs including beaches, pools, adaptive recreation, daycamps, school release day programs, special events like the Goblin Walk, youth and adult ski trips, swimming lessons during the summer, and soccer in the fall. She stated that she hires, trains and evaluates approximately 45 staff throughout the summer months and supervises over 180 volunteer soccer coaches in the fall. Some new programs that began last year under Cindy's leadership include Family Day at Medicine East Beach on Sundays during the summer, a Junior Lifeguard Program which runs three days a week during the summer at Parkers Lake and Lifeguard Training. The Junior Lifeguard program is for kids age 12-15 and teaches them about lifeguarding. It prepares them to go on to Lifeguard Training, which they can do at age 15. Kids who successfully complete Lifeguard Training are often hired by the City for lifeguarding at our beaches and pools. Cindy indicated that Plymouth's lifeguards go through a very rigorous and thorough training process before they are ever hired. They generally complete at least 60 hours of training prior to their first day on the job. Mary announced that the adult summer softball season begins Friday, April 21, and that registration is down this year. The summer activities brochure was mailed out in early April and some of the summer programs are already full, after only one week of registration. Credit card registration is PRAC Minutes/April 1995 Page 17 on the increase, especially those faxed in. Many residents are taking advantage of that opportunity. Special events coming up include Planting Plymouth's Entryways on Saturday, May 6, for which volunteers are being sought; the Plymouth Historical Society's annual plant sale on Saturday, May 13, at Parkers Lake Park. That event is being co-sponsored by the City and will feature master gardeners who will be on hand to answer all your gardening questions. The third event in May is Arbor Day, scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, at Plymouth Creek Elementary School. Volunteers are also needed at this event. Mary stated that staff will soon begin working on `96 budgets and asked PRAC for ideas they might have on any new programs. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. Council approved the park enhancements as recommended by PRAC last month, including the sand volleyball courts and batting cages at Parkers Lake, and the paving of the hockey rink at Plymouth Creek. b. Council approved three neighborhood park playground improvements at Mission Hills, Timber Shores and Schmidt Lake. These projects should be substantially completed by mid-June. Heather Ponds Park will also be finished this summer. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Private swimming pool update. Classic Lake Aquatics is still anticipating the results of the feasibility study by sometime in May and will likely attend the PRAC meeting in June. b. West Medicine Lake Park update. Director Blank stated that all the necessary permits to proceed with the park have been requested. The tree clearing process is almost finished, and the construction of the road is scheduled to begin sometime in August. Director Blank indicated that it was necessary to secure easements from a few property owners for various park purposes and that they were all willing to cooperate. c. Unique open spaces update on May 23 bond referendum. Director Blank discussed the bond referendum scheduled for May 23. He explained that Marlin Sjaarda of the Open Space Committee and Ginny Black of the Planning Commission are co-chairing a Vote Yes Committee. They held one meeting already and have another scheduled for April 17. Director Blank stated that the City is in the negotiating stage with all of the affected property owners. d. Playfield/hi school update. Director Blank explained that the highschool project is on the agenda of the Metropolitan Council for an amendment to the MUSA and the Land Use Guide Plan. There was some concern that the highschool project might be stopped by legislation that was introduced to prohibit any MUSA extensions. Apparently the bill was dropped and this is no longer a concern. PRAC Minutes/April 1995 Page 18 Commissioner Wahl commented that he had been contacted by a representative from the Plymouth/Wayzata Girls Softball Association who had concerns about the new highschool athletic facilities not including a field that would accommodate girls softball. Director Blank responded that the City Council agreed to move forward with the playfield portion of the highschool project based on the understanding that our adult softball leagues would be moved from Zachary Playfield to the new playfield, therefore, the fields were designed for adults and are regulation size. As an alternative, Director Blank thought it might be possible to redesign a field at the old highschool site to meet the needs of girls' softball. Another solution would be to purchase a portable fence that could be set up whenever the girls are using the field. Commissioner Johnson wondered if the Girls Softball Association could force the issue by using Title 9 as leverage. Director Blank didn't think that was too likely, since the girls are not being denied a place to play. He commented that the Armstrong Highschool girls softball teams use Zachary fields and have never complained that the fields are too large for them. Commissioner Wahl asked if it would be okay for PRAC to make a recommendation that a girls softball field be included at the new highschool? Director Blank said it was all right to do that. Commissioner Fiemann asked if a recommendation to purchase a portable fence was also worth considering? Director Blank said that would be okay, too. e. Study of youth sports facilities update. Director Blank indicated that the youth sports task force has had one meeting so far and will be conducting interviews with members of the various athletic associations in the coming weeks to hear their concerns and needs. Seven groups will make presentations on April 19 and seven more will be heard from on April 27. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Set date for annual park tour. Several dates were discussed and Wednesday, May 17, was finally settled on. The park tour will get underway at 4 p.m. Planning Commissioners and Councilmembers will be invited along with other City staff. Supper will be served on the bus. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION There was no Commission presentation. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank stated that the Council has been meeting with South Shore Drive residents regarding the issue of a trail over there. There has been some discussion of closing the road from both ends at the bridge that crosses Bassett's Creek. The City of Medicine Lake is against that idea, and Director Blank said it would create more traffic on South Shore Drive past the South Shore Park. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. April 20, 1995 po"TOF PLYMOUTR Tricia Warfield 1453 Larch Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Tricia: The City Manager has forwarded your customer service card dated April 13 to me for review and comment. Your request is for the City to build a pool similar to New Hope and Crystal. There are two items of interest that I can share with you at this time. Fust, as of the writing of this letter, an outside consultant is doing a survey of the interests and attitudes of Plymouth residents. That survey will help judge the overall interest in the community for the development of facilities such as a swimming pool. Secondly, the Council has appointed a , committee to review youth facility needs in our community. This committee is meeting with all the organized groups, including the swim clubs, to determine the adequacy of current facilities and future demand. It's possible that by the end of the year, the Council will have enough information to move forward with a plan of action to address the community's needs. Thank you for your time and interest with this matter. Sincerely, 6„,jye Eric Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Manager We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Talk to us. Your opinion is important. Please take a few minutes to complete a customer service card. We welcome your comments about the service you received today. We want to see if we are meeting your expectations. I will personally review your com- ments and see that you receive a re- sponse to your questions or concerns, if you desire. Our goal is to provide the highest quality information and service to our citizens and customers. At the City of Plymouth, you are our first priority. Thank you for your comments. o 0v Dwight Johnson City Manager Date and Timepri What service brought you in contact with a city employee today? QcMICc {L "SiYc How would you rate our service?. Excellent Very Good (ood_D Fair Poor How were you treated by our em _I - es? Excellent Very Good QGoodFair Approximately, how often do you visit city offices? Once a Year Once a Month Once a Week Please suggest how we could serve you better? 01Z 4—I would like a reply. Optional, unless a reply is requested: Name l -C I Al X don't need a reply. [Aa 0'-- sorn' c v p rte iCLr 1 wawd aQc:> Phone Address l q; L L0-'-C' C 0. io g r> 4zn, r' LsT-L4 -(tnQ- t City, State, Zipyti k l' S ` f L_ , psck' c -QCL Thank you for your comments. Please drop this form in the Customer Service Card Box at the City Center or Public Works Garage. If you have any questions, call 550-5000, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. After business hours, leave a recorded message on our 24 hour Customer Service Line, 550-5062. May 4, 1995 CITV OF PLYMOUTR Kerry Anderson 2016 Oakview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms Anderson: The City Manager has forwarded your letter regarding a community center/pool to me for review and comment. There are three items of interest that I can share with you at this time. First, the City does own property in the vicinity of City Hall where such a facility could be built. Second, as of the writing of this letter, an outside consultant is doing a survey of the interests and attitudes of Plymouth residents. That survey will help judge the overall interest in the community for the development of facilities such as a swimming pool. Third, the Council has appointed a committee to review youth facility needs in our community. This committee is meeting with all the organized groups, including the swim clubs, to determine the adequacy of current facilities and future needs. It is possible that by the end of the year, the Council will have enough information to move forward with a plan of action to address the community's needs. Thank you for your time and interest with this matter. Copies of your letter have been forwarded to the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Sincerely, t e Eric Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Manager PRAC We Listen - We Solve - We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 . TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 Mae - April ae April 26, 1995 To whom it may concern: I am a Plymouth resident who moved here 5 years ago. I have recently found out that once upon a time, there were proposals for a recreation center here in Plymouth. I am wondering what happened to those plans, if we can re -open the issue. I am appalled at the process in Wayzata for swimming lessons. -There is INCREDIBLE DEMAND, and no-one seems to build another pool to meet these demands!!! People stand in line to fight for lessons at 4 am!!!!! Many don't even get lessons! This is a basic skill that children need. We are not a poor suburb, lets get a pool!!! Please let me know what I can do to help get one going here in Plymouth! Thank/y oqu,, j J" AJ Kerry Anderson 2016 Oakview La. Plymouth, MN 55441 PCITYO May 22, 1995 PLYMOUTR Debra Donahue 14425 45th Avenue N Plymouth, MN 55446 Dear Ms Donahue: The City Manager has forwarded your letter regarding a community center/pool to me for review and comment. There are three items of interest that I can share with you at this time. First, the City does own property in the vicinity of City Hall where such a facility could be built. Second, as. of the writing of this letter, an outside consultant is doing a survey of the interests and attitudes of Plymouth residents. That survey will help judge the overall interest in the community for the development of facilities such as a swimming pool. Third, as you already know, the Council has appointed a committee to review youth facility needs in our community. This committee is meeting with all the organized groups, including the swim clubs, to determine the adequacy of current facilities and future needs. It is possible that by the end of the year, the Council will have enough information to move forward with a plan of action to address the community's needs. Thank you for your time and interest in this matter. Copies of your letter have been forwarded to the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Sincerely, Eric Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Manager L,PI 'AC We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 To whom it may concern: I am a Plymouth resident and would like to express my interest in building a community center, or simply a pool where lessons could be taught. There is an extreme lack of pools and available lessons for children in our area. In order to try for a lesson spot, we have to stand in lines beginning at 4:00 am!!! This is ridiculous in a suburb such as ours. I understand the City Council has a committee reviewing youth facility needs. I believe it is obvious we have strong needs, just look at the lines and battles to get swimming lessons all around our suburb. There is no need to 'review' this for an entire year! It is an obvious need, so let's do something about it! Sincerely, ' FkJ rpclTyMay26, 1995 OF PLYMOUTH+ Marybeth Jubert 2121 Oakview Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Ms. Jubert: The City Manager has forwarded your letter regarding a community center/pool to me for review and comment. There are three items of interest that I can share with you at this time. First, the City does own property in the vicinity of City Hall where such a facility could be built. Second, as of the writing of this letter, an outside consultant is doing a survey of the interests and attitudes of Plymouth residents. That survey will help judge the overall interest in the community for the development of facilities such as a swimming pool. Third, as you stated in your letter, the Council has appointed a committee to review youth facility needs in our community. This committee is meeting with all the organized groups, including swim clubs, to determine the adequacy of current facilities and future needs. It is possible that by the end of the year, the Council will have enough information to move forward with a plan of action to address the community's needs. Thank you for your time and interest with this matter. Copies of your letter have been forwarded to the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Sincerely, Eric Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Manager PRAC L — We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 To whom it may concern: I am a Plymouth resident and would like; to express my interest in building a community center, or simply a pool where lessons could be taught. There is an extreme lack of pools and available lessons for children in our area. In order to try for a lesson spot, we have to stand in lines beginning at 4:00 am!!! This is ridiculous in a suburb such as ours. I understand the City Council has a committee reviewing youth facility needs. I believe it is obvious we have strong needs, just look at the lines and battles to get swimming lessons all around our suburb. There is no need to 'review' this for an entire year! It is an obvious need, so let's do something about it! Sincerely, May 26, 1995 rcTY CO PLYNOUTR Steven Bernhardt 15348 Trillium Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Mr. Bernhardt: The City Manager has forwarded your letter regarding a community center/ice arena to me for review and comment. There are three items of interest that I can share with you at this time. First, the City does own property in the vicinity of City Hall where such a facility could be built. Second, as of the writing of this letter, an outside consultant is doing a survey of the interests and attitudes of Plymouth residents. That survey will help judge the overall interest in the community for the development of facilities such as an ice arena. Third, as you stated in your letter, the Council has appointed a committee to review youth facility needs in our community. This committee is meeting with all the organized groups, including youth hockey, to determine the adequacy of current facilities and future needs. It is possible that by the end of the year, the Council will have enough information to move forward with a plan of action to address the community's needs. Thank you for your time and interest with this matter. Copies of your letter have been forwarded to the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Sincerely, Eric Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Manager PRAC q We Listen • We Solve • We Care 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000 15348 Trillium Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 612) 949-2085 ' May 22, 1995 Ms. Joy Tierney Mayor Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms. Tierney: As a dedicated ice hockey coach for the Armstrong Youth Hockey Association, I am writing to you to get a question answered that has been bothering me for sometime. Why doesn't the eighth largest city in the state of Minnesota, Plymouth, have an ice arena? Currently, over 60% of all the players in my hockey association live in Plymouth. Presently our primary ice arena is New Hope Ice Arena in New Hope. Given the increasing demand for ice time by the entire skating community, why isn't Plymouth stepping -up to help reduce some of the pressure it is significantly helping to create? Please don't misinterpret the tone of this letter as adversarial, I'm just extremely frustrated by what is currently happening in the area concerning adequate ice time availability. Speaking for my association, we currently purchase over 50% of our ice time from other sources. With ice time demand increasing all over the metro area, we will lose this vital ice time in the next two years, guaranteed. Bluntly, when this happens we'll be out of business without another source of ice. In closing, I understand that a presentation has. been made to the City of Plymouth regarding a community center with an ice arena. In my mind, with the number of skaters increasingly coming from Plymouth, the city is more then obligated to provide for these residents. I look forward to your response to my inquiry. Sincerely, Steven M. Bernhardt ' \1 Assistant Coach & Goalt nding Coordinator Armstrong Youth Ice Hockey q'aof (s Mr. Eric Blank 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth Minnesota Eric, I noticed the Mission Hill Park playground equipment was being removed when playing with my kids. A sign posted at the park had your office telephone number which I call to discuss the what was being done. As you indicated the playground equipment was old and being replaced. We then discussed the state of the basketball court at Mission Hills. As you requested I am sending this note concerning the outdoor basketball court at Mission Hills Park. The basketball court at the Mission Hills Park is in very bad shape. The surface of the court is beginning to break up and is no longer flat. The court size is very small, less than a half court with no boundries and a single basket, with no net, which is 8 feet high rather than 10. Is it possible to upgrade this facility to match those at Zachary park or next to the tennis courts at Plymouth Middle School. The location of the existing court at Mission Hills Park is perfect. It is surrounded by a pond on two sides and the major portion of the park on the others. It is basically isoloated from nearby homes. Upgrading this basketball coift would allow young boys and girls to play basketball , 4 square, and other games. I do not believe that this facility is used much at the present time due to its condition. It would be nice if the court were enlarge to a full size court with a 10 foot basket at each end with court boundries and 4 square areas also marked off. What do you think? Thanks for your concern and help, JOVY Tongen 10930 38th Ave 1 Orth Open SpacelTrails Referendum YES Votes NO Votes Blank & Defective Ballots CITY SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS - May 23, 1995 PCT 1 I PCT 2 I PCT 3 I PCT 4 I PCT 5 I PCT II I PCT 7 I PUTS I PCT 9 I PCT101 PCT 11 I PCT121 PCT131 PCT141 PCT151 PCTIBIPCT171 PCTIBJ PCT191PCT201 TOTAL 239 212 172 181 202 110 119 141 57 347 238 202 163 217 241 141 70 123 222 146 3863 60 50 39 32 28 24 25 11 8 42 38 63 37 29 27 27 14 23 33 25 641 0 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 11 01 01 01 01 01 01 1 REGISTERED VOTERS 7:00 A.M. 1 2,671 1,828 1,425 1,761 1,815 1,525 1,434 1,529 1,552 3,229 2,181 2,025 2,211 1,276 1,919 1,683 1,191 1,292 2,058 1,915 36,682 NEW REGISTRATIONS ELECTION DAY 15 7 2 1 7 4 2 8 6 8 8 8 7 15 6 2 5 5 7 4 127 TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS 2,692 1,835 1,427 1,768 1,882 1,529 1,436 1,537 1,558 3,237 2,189 2,033 2,218 1,291 1,925 1,685 1,196 1,297 2,065 1,919 36,719 NUMBER OF BALLOTS COUNTED 299 262 211 213 230 194 144 1581 661 3891 2761 265 2001 3071 268 168 841 1461 255 1711 4,306 PERCENTAGE VOTING 11.11X 14.28°% 14.79% 12.05°,U 12.22°k 12.fi9% 10.03°b 10.28% II 12.02% 12.61°k 13.03% 9.02% 23.78% 13.92°% 9.97% 7.02% 11.26% 12.35% 891%1 11.72% Page 1 DATE: May 26, 1995 TO: Open Space Committee FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: WHAT NEXT. First, let me congratulate you for all of your hard work and support on the recent bond referendum. The 85 % voter approval is an indication that the community wholeheartedly agrees with your recommendations and work. In the near future, I expect to complete the acquisition of all four open space sites. Once that task is behind us, I expect to reconvene the Open Space Committee to bring closure to the final issues that we had identified for the City Council. Specifically, we need to address the issue of a management plan for each of the four sites. Because of other pressing matters that I am involved with at this time, and the fact that there is no need to rush, I anticipate reconvening the committee sometime next fall after school starts. So, again, thank you for your wonderful work. Have a great summer, and I'll see you in September. EB/np cc: City Manager PRAC L- - Special Acknowledgements Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Don Anderson The Bildsoe Bon Fiemann Tom Johnson David Priebe Mark Wahl Henry Willegalle Plymouth city Staff Erie Blank Bale Halm Fred Moore Barb Senness Architects ATS&A James Rydeen Ken Crabow Tammy Magney Dean Beeniugs Construction Manager M.A. Mortensen Bob Hardin Kevin Strong Scott Anderson Leon Hendrickson Site Architects Barton-Aschman Associates., ]Inc. Barry Warner Roy Anderson Student Council Members Wayzata Senior High School Staff Craig Gerdes Ann Hurlburt Joe Ryan New Wayzata high Sehool and Plymouth Playfield # 9 Groundbreaking Ceremony Creating A New Era Together June 5,1995 5:30 P.M. WAI LATA MGM SCHOOL AND PLYMOUTII PLAYFIELD #9 GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY Monday, June 5,1995 Music ........................................... WBS Band Chip Williams, Director Opening Comments ............................Dr. Paul Beilfuss Superintendent Master of Ceremonies District 284 Comments ...................Debra L Jamrogiewiez Board of Education President Mayor of Plymouth Comments ...................... Joy Tierney Keynote Speaker.................................Jim Ramstod TITLE? Attenduig Dignitaries State Legislative Representative U.& Leg9slative Representatives Clmmher, of Commerce Presidents Commissioner of Education County Commissioner Met Council Former Board Members Groundbreaking Closing Remarks ............................. or. Paul Beilfuss Refreshments will be served following the Ceremony. Groundbreaking Dignitaries Wayzata Community Schools Board of Education Thomas J. Ahmmm Patricia L. Gleason Debra L. Jamrogiewiez Paul L Landry Monica M. Manuell Karen M. Parks Gregory D. Bye Dr. Pauli Bell[uss* District #284 Community Mayors Corcoran - Mayor Frank Larkin Maple Grove - Mayor Robert Burlingame Medicine Lake - Mayor Tom Schrader Medina - Mayor Anne E. Theis Minnetonka - Mayor Karen Anderson Orono - Mayor Edward J. Callahan, Jr. Plymouth - Mayor Joy Tierney Wayzata - Mayor Robert Gisvobf Plymouth City Officials David Anderson John Edson Nicholas Granath Carol llellfwell Dwight Johnson, City Mgr. Chuck Lymangood Tim Wold Steering Committee/Implementation Team* aces neemaga Vince Boned Will Endsley Ken Grabow* Brace llalgrea Pam Mutton Debra Jamrogiiewiez Paul Landry* Connie Lewis Tammy Magney Todd Mangold toe Matson* Craig Paul* Christine Pad Kevin Strong* Jerry Vogt* Mille Warzeha Karen TUnen Citizens Vote Yes Committee Vince Banned DarrellLeioes Mike Leonard Janet Schutz Brad and Lisa Barks Carol Bergenstal Bart Foreman Carter Peterson DATE: APPLICANT: Agenda Number ' April 13, 1995 City of Plymouth REQUEST: Public Hearing on the 1994 - 1998 Capital Improvements Program Amendments LOCATION: Various Locations Throughout the City FILE NO.: 95040 DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Each year the Planning Commission holds a public hearing on the proposed Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for the City of Plymouth. The 1994 - 1998 CIP was approved in May 1994. While the entire CIP was not re -done in 1995, several changes are recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. These changes constitute amendments to the approved plan. Staff plans to begin the next major revision to the CIP, for 1996 - 2000, in the coming months. k1y13 There are no changes to the roads, sewer, and water portions of the adopted CIP. Spreadsheets showing these projects, their funding sources, and construction status on 1994 projects are attached. There are changes to the parks portion of the CIP, most of which reflect better knowledge aobut the actual scope and cost of projects. The changes are noted in italic print on the spreadsheets, and and further described below. Land Acquisition (Project # 3) --the purchase ($250,000 in the Community Improvement Fund) of open space is postponed from 1994 to 1995, and will be used to purchase the "big woods" portion of the Ninth Playfield site. The Ninth Playfield is adjacent to District 284's new high school. Playground Replacement (Project # 4) --this project ($200,000) is postponed from 1994 to 1995. Ninth Playfield Acquisition (Project # 3) --the cost reflects the actual price of the land, and assumes that $250,000 from the Community Improvement Fund will be applied toward the purchase price. Ninth Playfield Development (Project # 3) --the costs listed for 1995 and 1996 1,500,000) coincide with the development plan for the site. The original budgeted cost for developing the Ninth Playfield was $750,000. Tenth Playfield Acquisition (Project # 12`- funds are identified '$ Owl 101 ae uU_n_i gl4ovV the tenth playfield in 1997 and 1998. Originally spread over three years beginning in 1996, we propose to acquire the land over a two year period. Neighborhood Park Development (New Project) --a new project is development of a neighborhood park, slated for 1998. Trails (Project # 6) --with the exception of 1996, trail construction is continued in each year. Funding sources are the park dedication fund ($200,000) annually, and Minnesota State Aid ($100,000) annually.) RECOMMENDATIONS: Community Development Department staff recommends amending the 1994 - 1998 Capital Improvements Program to incorporate the changes specified in the attached resolution. Prepared by: Kathy Lueckert. Assistant Ci1y Manaeer, (550-5013) Submitted by: LL2tutie Z / Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: 1. Project Spreadsheets City of Plymouth Resolution 95 - APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 1994 - 1998 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the 1994 - 1998 Capital Improvements Program in 1994; and WHEREAS, better information on park projects and costs makes some amendments to the Parks portion of the 1994 - 1998 Capital Improvments Program necessary; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, that the 1994 - 1998 Capital Improvements Program is hereby amended to reflect the following changes: 1. Land Acquisition. The funding ($250,000) designated in 1994 for the purchase of open space is postponed from 1995. 2. Playground Replacement. The playground replacement project scheduled for 1994 is posponed until 1995. 3. Ninth Playfield Acquisition. The cost of acquiring the Ninth Playfield is changed from 1,216,000 to $1,228,321. 4. Ninth Plaviield Development. The cost of developing this playfield is changed from 750,000 to $1,500,000. 5. Tenth Playfield Acquisition. The time period for acquiring the Tenth Playfield is changed from 1996 - 1998 to 1997 and 1998. 6. Neighborhood Park Development. A new neighborhood park will be developed in 1998. 95CIPSUMALS ty of Plymouth941998CapitalImprovementsProgramr95CIPUpdate mmary of Funding Sources by Year Park Dedication Ye,hr Special Storm Water Infrastruc. Utility MSA Playfields Neighbor. State/Co. Tax Incrmt PIR Other Total Assessments Fund Rep. FundFund Fund Trails Parks Federal Financing Fund 094 1,160,000 275,000 1,200,000 3,830,000 4,000,000 1,372,000 455,000 20,000 1,985,000 1,000,000 2,300,000 17,598,994 11995 1,000,000 25,000 1,000,000 1,020,000 2,050,000 1,678,321 262,000 2,157,000 3,563,000 0 0 12,755,321 1996 1,000,000 25,000 1,050,000 500,000 500,000 1,500,000 280,000 0 2,000,000 0 99,000 6,954,000 1997 930,000 25,000 1,050,000 675,000 660,000 400,000 175,000 3,010,000 0 0 4,807,000 11,732,000 i 1998 500,000 25,000 1,050,000 300,000 650,000 480,000 150,000 1,706,000 294,000 01 383,000 5,538,000 Total 4,590,000 375,000 5,350,000 6,325,000 7,860,000 5,430,321 1,322,000 6,893,000 7,842,000 1,000,0001 7,589,000 54,578,315 Pape 1 OSCIPPRALS Page 1 City ojPlymouth 1994 -1998 Capital Improvements Program Park Projects 1995 C1P Update Project Park Year Park DedI tion Park Dedication Number Pnjeet Playr.elds Neighborhood MSA State/Count Taalncrement CommunityTmpry Other Funding Total Other Funding Source NotaTrailsParksFundingFederalFinancingFundSource 4 PlapgnundReylxemenr 1995 200,000 10 wcxumidnetasaP Ro 1995 Confirmed rom 1995 6 TreL 1995 200,000 100,000 1,565,000 1,565,000 3 NMth PleyfuldAVuftren 1995 978,321 300000 3 NtnrAPlayfiddlkempmem 1995 500,000 150,000 1,128,327 AcMal rortojfard 9 Find ConaMPeymem_KSEPak 1995 38,000 500,000 Increase ofE250,000 7 sewn PuMacrahburheedpmt I 1995 0 14,000 38,000 SOWW 1,678,321 262,000 100,000 0 1,565,000 250,000 0 24,000 3,655,321 Final rom lefion in 1995 6 1996 0 100,000 100,00011PRepleremmtWork1996 4 Playgowd E9dpment Repteremed(t) 1996 70,000 99,000 99,000 Park lacemrn[Fund 3 Nnrrh Play/rddn..dapmenr 1996 1.000,000 70,000 8 C-NM-IRrdgeA'b M-9FADe dop 1996 200,000 0 7,000,000 Increase of$750,000 10 wmMedidne latePmkDevelapmmt 1996 500,000 50,000 200,000 lnerearea EI$000 in expendiMr New GreemwedE4mrnrmyPlayarourd 1996 10,000 550,000 SubtoW 1,500,000 280,000 100,000 50,000 0 0 99,000 2,019,000 New roja&%%ithPTA 5 TmUs 1997 200,000 100,000 300,0007NrirpbmhoAutDcvdopmrnt1997175,000i Il RekRThc.MWork 1997 175,000 12 T mh PloyfleldLanddrgewrwn 1997 200,000 207,000 207,000 ParkR laummt Fund 0 100,000sublo4l400,000 175,000 100,000 01 0 0 207,000 882,000 6 Tmas 1998 200,000 100,000 300,000NewNeghbeMoodParRDeve/opmenr 1998 150,000 rmh Pkefield 1998 280,000 150,000 New Mica 11 P Reptcmwa Woh 1998 280,000 383,000 383,000 Park latemrnt Fundsubtow480,000 150,000 100,000 383,000 1,113,000 New fYolb 1999 200,000 0 100,000 300,000 Subtotal 200,000 0 100,000 0 0 0 01 300,000 Total 4,258ri21 867,000 500,000 50,000 1,565,000 250,000 689,000 7,969ni21 Page 1 95PKRVPD.XLS City ofPlymouth 1994 -1998 Capital Improvements Program 1995 CIP Update Park Dedication Fund—Community Playfields and Trails Beginning Estimated Projected Transfer to Projected End Interest Earnings Projected Year Balance Revenues Expenditures Park Re 1. Fund Balance 5% on avg balance Final Balanc 1995 2,297,736 472,500 1,678,321) 25,000) 1,066,915 84,116 1,151,031 1996 1,151,031 472,500 1,500,000) 26,000) 97,531 31,214 128,745 1997 128,745 400,000 400,000) 27,000) 101,745 5,762 107,508 1998 107,508 400,000 480,000) 28,000) 492) 2,6752,183 19991 2,183 350,000 200,000) 29,000) 123,183 3,134 126,317 Pape 1 95PRRVNP.XLS City of Plymouth 1994-1998 Capital Improvements Program 1995 CIP Update Park Dedication Fund—Neighborhood Parks (Fund 219) Beginning Year Balance Estimated lProjected Revenues Transfer to E enditures Park Re I. Fund Projected End Balance Interest Earnings Projected 5% on avg balance Final Balanc 1995 282,917 202 ,500 262,000) 12,000) 211,417 12,358 223,775 1996 223,775 202,500 280,000) 12,000) 134,275 8,951 143,227 1997 143,227 175,000 175,000) 13,000) 130,227 6,836 137,063 19981 137,063 175,000 150,000) 14,000) 148,063 7,128 155,191 19991 155,191 100,000 0 14,000) 241,191 9,910 251,101 317195 Page 1 95CIP80.2LS Page I City of Plymouth 1994 -1998 Capita[ Improvements Program Street Projects 1995 CIP Update ProjeR Street Year Prellminar Detailed Construction special Infrostrue. Utility MSA State/Co. Tax Inemt Other Total er"FundgNumberProtectAulherhmEngineerinDesignAmessmentsRep.Fund Fund Fund Federal Flnancing ROW 1 CowryRd9/NuhmLmelmenee.Imm 1994 1994 1994 1994/1995 350,000 350,0002' Co.Rd6lMonnweuHmdyLlmue 1994 1994 1994 1994 60,000 20,000 0,000 iNRc Signa 3'' xuu. meam AvmmwNOMwes 1994 1994 1 1994 1994/1995 1 200,000 1,300,000 1,500,000 Construct in 1995 wilh Ymewo9d Lem cmmection 4 26w Avmu,Mue,a WMedkim 1994 1994 1994 1994/1995 100,000 320,000 420,000 Under contract Ridge Road 5 30RAvmuN merLmet'ret$c Sipa 1994 1994 1994 1994/1995 50,000 50,000 100,000 Censtruct in 1995 6 Newco. R49-xwyuto YtdcSmug 1994 1994 1994/1995 190,000 1,540,000 1,730,000 Under eoruWction 7 Newco.RdN-H"MeMebedytm 1994 1994 199411995 100,000 1,260,000 1,360,000 Under eonstruction 8 Plnevle,r m aRa mcuudg 1994 1994 70,000 70,000 Need RR approval 9 Hwy55NonhFwm.RNSouhs sur 1994 1994 1994 1994 30,000 20,000 250,000 300,000 Completed 10 Yctabu Lmo- o.R44rw Chyt 1994 1994 1995 1994 50,000 50,000 Under eoruWclion 11 SrtORttmuwcumProgmn 1994 1994 1994 1994 540,000 1,200,000 300,000 2,040,000 Com feted subtotel 1,160,000 11200,000 20,0001 4,000,000 20,000 1,550,000 50,000 8,000,000 12. Co. M 61(X .L.,)Hwy 55-M 1995 1994 1995 1995/1996 537,000 213,000 750,000 13 Ce.Rd.9-POIede m W14M 1995 1994 1995 1995/1996 1,620,000 235,000 1,855,000 14 PmnyLmesddge overCPRalrod 1995 1995 1995 1995/1996 850,000 850,000 15 ZacM1eryr"m. Meelah HNd.aOh Aver 1995 1995 1995 1995 200,000 800,000 1,000,000 Medicine Ridge Aoed 16 schmidrLke Ra-YHkebmgtoFmebrao 1995 1994 1994 1995 300,000 1,200,000 1,500,000 17 Strew Recon5lmcdonProgmn 1995 1995 1995 1995 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 20 2achuyLn-36NAvew Co.Rd9 1995 1 1995 1996 1996 50,000 750,000 800,000 sumoul 1,050,000 11000,000 0 2,050,000 Z157.0001 1,998,000 0 8.255,000 IS Mdgemoum Aw .MUWPIymo 1996 1995 1996 1996 210,000 490,000 700,000 t 19 Peony In-FHghwsy 55 to CoetyRo 4 1996 1995 1996 1996/1997 500,000 500,000 1,000,000 21 StrdRenmubtrl.Propwn 1996 1996 1996 1996 240,000 560,000 800,000 22 eb-Co ty&udl0tn.R49w Cou 1996 1996 1997 1997/1998 2,000,000 2,$00,000 subteW 950,000 1,050,000 0 500,000 0 2,000,000 0 4500,000 23 Henyten-.. R49 to RNtoW 1997 1996 1997 1997 480,000 120,000 600,000 24 Ce. Rd. 101 -IM Ave wHwy 55 1997 1996 1997 1997/1998 540,000 3,010,000 3,550,000 25 snenRenmw .Pragnn 1997 1997 1997 1997 450,000 1,050,000 115001000 Subtotal 1,880,000 2,100,000 0 1,160,000 3,010,0001 0 01 10,150,000 26 Co. Rd.T Hwy 55w South CRY 1998 1997 1998 1998/1999 1,706,000 294,000 2,000,000 27 Femdele Ra -Ce. Rd. 6w 5amh C4y1'vn 1998 1997 1998 1998 50,000 650,000 700,000 28 suong corm =Pregun 1998 1998 1998 1998 450,000 1,050,000 1,500,000 sobwtd 500,000 1,050,000 0 650,000 1,706,000 294,000 0 2,200,000 coral 5,540,000 6,400,000 20,000 8,360,000 6,893,000 5,842,000 50,000 31,105,000 Page I SSCIPSWRALS Page 1 City of Plymouth 1994 -1998 Capital Improvements Program Water, Sewer, and DrainageProjeds 1995 CIP Update OtherTotal Project Ntunber Water, Sewer, or Drainage Project Year Storm Water Fund Utility Fund Special Assessments Notes I 1 2 3 1 2 S-ce-Northwest Trunk-DistrictNW-191994 water -Elevated Towerat Hollydale site Water -New Co. Rd 9, Hwy 55 to Vicksburg Lane water -New Co. Rd 24, Hwy 55 to Medina Road Drainage-Pondand Drainagelnpruvemmts Drainage-Sudece Weterm=gemmt Plan Subtotal 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 25,000 250,000 275,000 350,000 3,500,000 150,000 160,000 3,810,000 0 350,000 3,500,000 150,000 160,000 25,000 250,000 0 4,085,000 Construction 1995 Construction 1995 Under construction Under construction Undtt construction Preparing RFP 4 5 1 warm -Schmidt Lake Road Vidksburg Lane to Fembmok Lane Water -Well No. 14, Central Well Field Drainage -Pond and Drainage Improvements Subtotal 1995 1995 1995 25,000 25,000 570,000 450,000 1,020,000 0 570,000 450,000 25,000 0 1,045,000 6 1 water -Schmidt Lake Roed/Peony LanWicksburg Lane to llghway 55 Drainage -Pond and mage Lnprovemmts 1996 1996 25,000 500,000 100,000 600,000 25,000 Subtotal 25,000 500,000 100,000 0 625,000 7 8 9 1 Water -Well No. IS -Zachary Well Field Expand Central Water Treatment Plant Water -Holly Lane CoAd. 9/Schmidt Lake Road Drainage -Pond and Drainage Improvements 1997 1997 1997 1997 25,000 500,000 150,000 25,000 30,000 500,000 4,600,000 4,600,000 180,000 50,000 Op. Fund of Water Utility Subtotal 25,0001 675,0001 30,000 4,600,000 5,330,000 10 1 Water -Medina Road -Vicksburg Lane to Dunkirk Lane Drainage -Pond and Drainage Improvements 1998 1998 25,000 300,0001 300,000 25,000 Subtotal 25,000 300,000 0 0 325,000 Total 3 0001 6,305,0001 130,0001 4,600,000 11,410,000 Page 1 DATE: May 26, 1995 TO: PRAC FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation XS SUBJECT: FEDERAL DUCK STAMP CONTEST - LOCAL WINNER RECOGNITION Plymouth resident, Jim Hautman, has recently won the 1995 Federal Duck Stamp contest. Enclosed is some information from the U.S. Department of the Interior and other background information on Jim. This is one of the largest and most prestigious art competitions in the country, if not the world. Past protocol has dictated that the winning artist be recognized in numerous ways by their hometown. One of the more prevalent ways has been naming a park or wildlife area after the local artist. By way of coincidence, Mr. Hautman currently resides at 205 Union Terrace Lane. He is immediately adjacent to the east side of open space wetland 3. The Mayor has requested that the Commission discuss the merits of naming this wetland in honor of Mr. Hautman. To date, the City has chosen not to name its parks after individuals. We have, however, named facilities such as playgrounds, trees, and benches after individuals. Generally, these memorials are done after a contribution has been made for the betterment of the park. Because the art of Mr. Hautman has generated almost $20,000,000 for wildlife habitat around the country, his contribution is quite significant. This is a timely matter in that the recognition for Mr. Hautman is going to take place on July 1. If a park is going to be named after him, the City Council will have to have your recommendation at their June 20th Council meeting. The staff has no strong opinion one way or the other on this issue. EB/np Attachment IN REPLY REFER TO: United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building I Federal Drive Fort Snelling, MN 55111-4056 April 5, 1995 Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: I am pleased to invite you to be a key speaker and participant at the First Day of Sale Ceremony for the 1995-1996 Federal Duck Stamp on July 1, 1995, at 10 a.m. in Bloomington, Minnesota. We would be honored to have you join with the Minnesota Federation of Stamp Clubs, the U.S. Postal Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a celebration that honors the winning artist, waterfowl and wetland conservation, and a 61 -year tradition of the Federal Duck Stamp. The winning entry of this year's Federal Duck Stamp Contest features a pair of mallards in flight by artist Jim Hautman. A resident of Plymouth, Minnesota, Hautman, 30, is a familiar participant in the contest. In 1989, he was the youngest person ever to win the Federal Duck Stamp Contest with a painting of two black -bellied whistling ducks in flight, and finished second last year with his depiction of a pair of Barrow's golden -eyes. This year's event will kick off on July 1 at 9 a.m. in the Event Center at Mall of America, where stamp collectors, conservationists, and the general public are invited free of charge to view a stamp show and sale. The official ceremony and stamp cancellation will begin at 10 a.m. Other events throughout the day include natural resource, wildlife art, and philatelic exhibits, displays, and demonstrations. Since its inception in 1934, the Federal Duck Stamp Program has generated $452 million to acquire more than 4.2 million wetland acres, primarily for the National Wildlife Refuge System. All waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older are required to purchase the stamp annually. The current price is $15 and, remarkably, 98 cents of every dollar raised through the sale of Duck Stamps goes directly to purchase vital migratory waterfowl habitat. Duck Stamps can also be used as passes for admission to National Wildlife Refuges requiring entrance fees. The stamp has become a valuable collector's item and is purchased by philatelists and conservationists across the country. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Sharon Stone or myself at 612) 725-3519. We look forward to your response by April 26, 1995, and hope to see you at the First Day of Sale Event. Sincerely, I Susa Dreiband Assistant Regional Director for Public Affairs, and Program Co -Chair, First Day of Sale Committee Tilne-LIMited —,R&ervation Deadline: July 31, 1993 Til-te. Piball —T 1F1' e,LL eIDYIl7 itetilll Jim Hautman has captured in dramatic light and color the distinctive beauty of mallards — America's most popular waterfowl — in his new, 1995-96 Federal Duck Stamp Print. Collectors may select from three exclusive, time—limited Federal editions: The signed and numbered Collector Edition, the Medallion edition, featuring a signed and numbered print and a gold—plated bronze medallion and. the Executive Edition, featuring a signed and numbered print with original, artist pencil remarque and a two—toned silver and gold—plated bronze medallion. The 1995-96 Federal Duck Stamp Print offers collectors the opportunity to own a true art collectible. ... Each signed and numbered Edition will be time—limited with the edition sizes based on reservations taken through July 31, 1995, thus assuring sold—out editions and enhanced collectibility.; The, MedflIl®n E(chfion iA I i d r S The Print S][Dca lCific fions The 1995-96 Federal will be reproduced as a lithograph on 100% fine rag paper using premium fade -resistant inks. Title: Mallards (Anas Platyrhynchos) - Image size: 6%" x 9" Delivery: Collector and Medallion Editions: - September, 1995 Executive Edition: Available as artist completes remarques Collector Edition: Time—limited to July 31, 1995, Signed and numbered print $155. Medallion Edition: Time—limited to July 31, 1995, Print with gold—plated medallion $325. Executive Edition: Time—limited to July 31, 1995 with 300 maximum edition Print with pencil remarque and silver and gold—plated medallion $950. Federal Mint Stamp: $15. Federal Artist Signed Stamp: - - $18. Artist Proof Edition limiled to 950. The Judging In early November a panel of five judges chosen by the U.S. Secretary of Interior for their expertise in the fields of art, waterfowl and philatelics gathered in Washington D.C. to select the 1995-96 Federal Duck Stamp design from a field of 585 entries. And, once again, artist Jim Hautman made history when his dramatic mallard painting received the first ever perfect judges' score of 25. He also received the Peoples Choice Award. 7Me ExecCIl11five Edition moi:... Gold—Plated Medallion Pencil Ren arque Silver and Gold -Plated Medallion u a v r ofli 2 Y y l c. moi:... Gold—Plated Medallion Pencil Ren arque Silver and Gold -Plated Medallion The Feae>1ral Progran, The Federal duck stamp print has been hailed as a classic American art form. Initiated in 1934, the Federal Duck Stamp Program has raised over $452 million to acquire and preserve more than 4.2 million acres of wetlands through the sale of duck stamps. These wetlands not only aid waterfowl, but one—third of the nation's endangered species find Foodand shelter in wetland habitats, making the Federal the most vital of conservation stamp programs. What began as the first annually—issued revenue stamp, has become the most collectible stamp print series in U.S. history. s focus on the world of nature can be his parents' influence. "My dad," says is a great sportsman and I learned nhim. He: taught me many hunting ng lessons '.and instilled in mean on and awareness of the outdoors." ter," adds Hautman, "is an artist and raged me to pursue an art career after ool. Painting wildlife seemed the oice for me" I , - . r i . The Arfislt for each Hautman painting nstance ne-:createa a ily thing they really hind." art shows throughout List of the Year' for the oundation Show. His aghout the world and is leries in the U.S. and Canada. ck Stanip Prints available neon request. 01995. Wild Wings®, Inc. DATE: May 26, 1995 TO: PRAC FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: FEASIBILITY REPORT ON ESS PROPERTY The Ess property is the north end of the environmental site along 494. The attached graphic outlines the property that we own and the Ess property running up to Schmidt Lake Road. The property has been offered to the City for use as a freeway interchange at Schmidt Lake Road. The Council has taken no action on the acquisition but they did ask that the Park Commission look at the potential park uses for this property. I think we need to have a consultant do a feasibility report on the possible uses of this particular site for youth baseball and softball. The bottom one third of the site is currently proposed in our comprehensive plan to be acquired for the environmental site park. The proposed freeway interchange may not be needed for 20 years. If we acquire the property at this time, we can probably make good use of it for environmental study and youth sports for the next 20 years without any interference. There is currently financing set aside in the City's tax increment plan to purchase the property. Therefore, park dedication funds would not have to be used. EB/np S112 SEC. 19 r.19 a 2. ZZ PLMOUYN-BO 3Z 39 r a6 .... t y.n a'rtx w x' r. . W a .,. `P - •y"i < < ntA mak. m I I' _4yyLipp2"! m L'V I • = I Y ' ' qVYYYY -+... • a a ate - .• SUBURBANw '" HENNEPIN- A : dsf Td" n n v , y rt ,.- 1216 PL -ami -'-M yy '•• s n 1k g• / , , ®O'?O ® REGIONAL pq - L`353t I u N IL r DISTRICT S 1 11 1 J m - . jl . Qd i i, , •• oyes° f v e 1 T6 .+.. e.w.'r' t'{ R A ' I a ` • X91/ ! n I'^ia •, . n. ""aq, `- T: '. .', p ' I w OLD ROS ~ `a•+ ORDflp- RS DATE: May 26, 1995 TO: PRAC FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: SAFETY FENCING - BASEBALL FIELDS We have received requests from both the Plymouth -Wayzata youth baseball and the New Hope -Plymouth youth baseball associations for additional safety fencing down the first and third baselines of their fields. Some of these small fields are located on park property, some are located at elementary schools. The safety is both for the children sitting on the benches and the spectators watching the game. I'm having my staff prepare cost estimates on this work, and I'll have information to hand out at Thursday's meeting. Park maintenance has some money which we have already allocated for upgrading fencing at some of our existing park sites. However, the School Districts are probably not financially in a position to make the upgrades that are necessary for the youth baseball associations' needs. Therefore, I am suggesting that the Commission take a look at this issue and perhaps use City funding for this upgrade. Some of the locations that have been requested are Pilgrim Elementary, Zachary Elementary, Birchview Elementary and Greenwood Elementary. EB/np PLYMOUTH: YOUR CITY, YOUR FUTURE 1995 telephone survey to bridge today and tomorrow Note: The attached information is offered in preliminary form; it is deemed as reliable and accurate as possible in its present format. A more complete and reliable version may be provided in a slightly different formats in the final report of the Plymouth Survey, 1995. This data encompasses the preliminary findings of the survey; some items have been omitted or condensed. Every item and its details will be addressed in the final reports. PLYMOUTH: YOUR CITY, YOUR FUTURE All percentages reflect the sample of 541 completed responses; this is a 90% return on 600 surveys applied; where a question references a portion of the sample, the percentage reflects the number of respondents applicable. 1. Number of years lived in Plymouth: 42% - More than 10 years 20% - 3-5 years 24% - 6-10 years 10% -1-2 years 2. Number of years respondent expects to live in Plymouth: 42% - 6-10 years - 15% -1-2 years 25% - More than 10 years 11% - 3-5 years 3. Age Groups: Number of individuals represented in responding households: 1830 218 -Over 55 years 198- 13-18 662-36-55 310- 6-12 260-19-35 182- 0-5 4. Quality of Life in Plymouth Rated by Respondents: 56% - Excellent 5. Quality of Life: Expectations of Respondents: Expect Quality of Life to: Remain the Same - 55% Improve - 25% 42% - Good 6. Pride Respondent Feels Re: Living in Plymouth 38% - A great deal 37% - Quite a lot 7. Individuals Indicating Desire to Move from Current Residence: No: 82% Yes: 14% 8. Perceptions about Property Taxes; respondents believe property taxes are -- Average - 41% Low - <3% High - 48% Excessively High - 5% 21% - Some 9. Belief Regarding Percentage of Property Tax Applied to Plymouth City Government 49% believe 10-20% is applied 19% believe 21-30% is applied 10. Perception of Water/Sewer Charges: 15% believe less than 10% is applicable 10% - indicated no knowledge About Right - 59% High - 17% Low - 3% Don't Know - 21% (This includes renters, condo owners and others who do not pay these charges personally). 11. ark and Recreational Facilities, Services Excellent - 51% Good - 41% 12. Levels of Satisfaction toward Selected City Services: SATISFIED: 32% indicate no knowledge or use in winter) 16% declined due to lack of personal knowledge) 25% dissatisfied) Park Maintenance - 94% Snow Plowing 84% Trail Plowing 57% Police Services 94% Fire Protection 76% City Streets 77% Drinking Water 68% Animal Control Recreation 80% 89% Recycling 94% 32% indicate no knowledge or use in winter) 16% declined due to lack of personal knowledge) 25% dissatisfied) 13. Safety Neighborhood Safety: 98% - report feeling safe in their neighborhood Safety Issues in the City: Sorne Concerns: 340 No Concerns :66% 14. Speeding Neighborhood Not Concerned: 47% Very Concerned: 22% Some Concerns: 30% Day - Not Concerned: 55% Very Concerned: 14% Some Concerns: 25% 15. Sidewalks Would like sidewalks - 14% Would not like sidewalks - 77% 16. Contact with Elected Officials/ Performance Perceptions A. Contact Very Little - 62% Great deal -4% Fair Amount - 17% None/Declined - 18% B. Performance Rating Adequate - 53% Don't know/Declined -16% Very Good - 22% 17. Contact with City Staff/ Performance Perceptions A. Contact Very Little - 66% Great deal - 4% Fair Amount - 23% B. Performance Rating Very Good - 49% Excellent - 7% 18. Opportunity for Voice in City Decision -Making Adequate -53% 19. Percentage of Respondents who Contacted City Hall in Past Year 58% Levels of Satisfaction: Satisfied - 75% Dissatisfied - 22% 20. Reactions to Business Hours at City Hall Current Hours are adequate for 37% Extended Hours Before 8 a.m. -4% Later - after 4:30 - -43% Other Times - 18% 21. ecreation Mix - Satisfactory for 87% of the respondents 22. ommunity Center Study -- 66% would like the City to study a Community Center 28% would not like such a study 21. City Code Enforcement About Right - 72% Too Tough - 2 % 22. City Employees Visits to Residence 53% had such experiences Not Tough Enough - 15% Decline - 11% 44% did not. Of these persons who experienced such visits., the performance was rated Good - 44% Excellent - 30% 23. Reactions to Planning Processes in Plymouth: Somewhat Planned -40% Well -Planned - 36% Somewhat Poorly Planned - 16% 24. Development and the Environment: Feel Planning has been Environmentally Responsible -71% Feel Planning has not been Environmentally Responsible - 21% 25. Reactions to Housing Statements: A. Affordable Housing - 'Plymouth should actively support affordable housing as part of City development." Agree - 55% Strongly Agree - 9% Disagree - 26% Strongly Disagree - 4% B. Mixture of Housing - Plymouth should continue to support a mixture of housing in terms of sizes, types, prices." Agree - 44% Strongly Agree - 20% 26. Growth and Development: A. Growth has been: Too fast - 49% B. Plymouth Should: Disagree - 11% Strongly Disagree - 3% About Right - 45010 Continue growing at present pace - 28% Grow, but not into the undeveloped areas - 25% Grow slowly -44% 27. Opportunity for Voice in Development Decisions: 52% feel they can have a say; 38% feel they do not have adequate means 28. Recycling Use: Curbside Recycling - 97% City Drop -Off -66% Special Collections - 49% Yard Waste Drop -56% Hazardous Waste Drop - 47% 29. Desire for Information Re: Wastes 30. Fertilizer and Phosphorous Fertilizer does contain Phosphorous -25% Does not contain -23% Dont know -51% 31. Wetlands Water Quality A. Quality Good - 50% B. Fee Yes - 46% No - 42% 32. Automobiles A. Ownership - 98% B. Numbers: One - 5% Three - 16% Fair - 21% Should Improve - 22% Two - 93% Four - 5% 33. Public Transportation 85% report they never use any public transportation 13% report occasional use 34. Readership of Public Press Weekly News - 59% Sun/Sailor - 85% Star/Trib - 93% 35. Plymouth Newsletter Receive - 98% Read - 90% Yes No Recycling 36% 63% Waste Reduction 44% 56% Hazardous Waste 45% 55% Recipes (Alternatives) 50% 50% Safer Lawn Care 45% 55% Energy Conservation 42% 58% Water Quality 45% 55% 30. Fertilizer and Phosphorous Fertilizer does contain Phosphorous -25% Does not contain -23% Dont know -51% 31. Wetlands Water Quality A. Quality Good - 50% B. Fee Yes - 46% No - 42% 32. Automobiles A. Ownership - 98% B. Numbers: One - 5% Three - 16% Fair - 21% Should Improve - 22% Two - 93% Four - 5% 33. Public Transportation 85% report they never use any public transportation 13% report occasional use 34. Readership of Public Press Weekly News - 59% Sun/Sailor - 85% Star/Trib - 93% 35. Plymouth Newsletter Receive - 98% Read - 90% 36 Park and Recreation Booklet A. Use: 78% report using it for events, etc. 16% do not have a need for this B. System of Distribution 90% feel system used now is fine 37 reserving Open Space is: Very Important to 70% Somewhat Important to 17% Not Important to 9% D38oncerning the Golf Courses: Should retain - 94%