HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 08-14-1997Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
August 14, 1997, 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
5. Unfinished Business
a. West Medicine Lake Park update
b. Ice arena/Life Time Fitness update
c. Elm Creek playfield update
d. Continue golf course discussion
e. East Medicine Lake regional trail update
f. Skateboard park update - see enclosed handout from P & R magazine
9.
6. New Business
a. 1998-2002 CIP - begin discussion of projects
b.
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next regular meeting -Sept. 11
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Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
May 8, 1997
Page 17
Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Johnson, Priebe, Thompson,
Wahl, Willegalle; staff Abel, Bisek, Blank, and Pederson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Anderson called the May meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Fiemann and seconded by Commissioner
Wahl to approve the minutes of the April meeting as presented. The motion carried
with all ayes.
3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
a. Athletic Associations. None were present.
b. Staff. Mary stated that swimming registration began on May 2, and many
classes from the first session are already full. The later sessions are filling also.
Both pools are available this summer for the first time in several years. In the
past, either one pool or the other has been under construction for part of the
summer. We are still looking for a few summer seasonal employees. Staff is
working on fall programming a little early this year. Articles for the brochure must
be ready by mid-June. Mary announced that we are expecting a big fall soccer
season, because we will be adding the children from the New Hope fall program.
Mary indicated that the boat building project began last week and is going very
well. Two wooden boats are being built. Garage where it's being done is near the
water tower site on 101 south of 55. Mary encouraged the commissioners to visit
the site, if they can, to see firsthand what's taking place. The group gets together
every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6-8. Mary indicated that a city
guide will be delivered to every resident this summer, and it contains a large,
colorful park map. Staff is starting to discuss budgets for next year. We're
interested in pursuing a separate brochure to advertise our recreation programs,
rather than being included inside the regular City newsletter. Commissioner
Fiemann asked when soccer registration would be held. Mary said that it was
going on now, and the deadline is July 15. We are expecting about 1,500 kids to
sign up. The new high school fields will not be ready for fall use. Wayzata
Community Education has asked us to consider taking over their swimming
lesson program, offered during the school year. If we do this, we will be running
swimming lessons year round. At the present time, we offer swimming lessons
only during the summer.
c. Others. There were no visitors.
PRAC Minutes/May 1997
Page 18
4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. West Medicine Lake Park update. Council approved Phase 3 plans and
specifications, so we will open bids and award contract for Phase 3 on June 4.
This phase is about $75,000 over budget, based on cost estimates. Director
Blank said that after we get actual bids, we will make cuts or identify new funding
sources. Four picnic shelters are in the plans, but we may cut back to three if
necessary to meet the budget. Phase 2 work is complete. Contractor will be
done with final paving of the road by June 1.
b. Ice arena/Life Time Fitness update. Bill handed out a summer public skating
schedule. The arena is scheduled to open May 27, but only the practice rink will
be ready at that time. The Olympic rink will open on July 5, with a USA
International Hockey Cup Tournament scheduled to begin that day, and
conclude on July 9. Figure skating lessons are scheduled to start on June 16.
We have 128 kids signed up so far. Registration is going well. A lot of Plymouth
people have been skating at New Hope, Minnetonka, etc., and are very excited
about our new rink. There will be a figure skating open house on Saturday, June
7, which will offer free skating, facility tours, refreshments and an opportunity to
meet the skating coaches and skating director. Bill announced that the full time
staff has been hired, and consists of two maintenance workers and one
secretary. Ad space has been leased out on the Zamboni's. A five year contract
went to Dominos Pizza and a 10 year contract to an Orthopedics group. Thirteen
dasher board ads have been sold on three year contracts. There are 15
additional dasher boards remaining to be sold. The first community meeting
room has been rented for a seminar to train people on how to use the electronic
message center in the arena. All of the high school hockey team practices and
games have been scheduled through March of '98. They will be in the arena
from 3:30 to 5:45 for practices. The majority of the games are Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays. The Wayzata High School boys and girls hockey
teams will play all their home games in our arena. The Armstrong High School
boys and girls teams will alternate, with boys having their games at the arena
one year and then girls having the arena the next year. Commissioners wanted
to know where the open skating times have been advertised. Bill explained that
the open skating times have been published in the Sun Sailor newspaper and in
the Plymouth recreation brochure. A special flyer was also sent home with all the
grade school kids advertising the various skating lessons and the times for open
skating. Adult open skating fees are $3, kids are $2, and senior citizens are $2.
Commissioner Johnson was curious about how we would handle the different
skill levels of the various skaters that could be on the ice at the same time during
open skating. Bill said he tried to address this by offering open freestyle skating
times just for the skaters that want to practice their routines, jumps, etc. There
will also be a skating guard to keep everything flowing smoothly during open
skating, controlling the direction of the skaters, etc. Commissioner Willegalle
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would like the senior age to be established and advertised, whether it's 55, 60 or
62, etc. He asked for a definition of freestyle skating. Bill explained that the figure
skaters come under the title freestyle. Open skating is the recreational skating for
the general public, non -figure skaters. Life Time Fitness members can skate for
free during open skating times. Commissioner Willegalle feels the senior age
should be established at 55 and over. Staff concurred with that recommendation.
c. Elm Creek Playfield update. The recent rain is helping the seeded areas and the
sod. Contracts have been let for fencing. The permanent building needs to be
rebid for a third time. The superintendent has stated that football and soccer
teams will not be on the fields this fall. Classes are scheduled to begin at the
new high school in September
d. Golf course discussion. Nothing new to report.
e. East Medicine Regional trail update. Plans and specifications have been
reviewed, and Hennepin Parks will be out with bids in late June or early July.
They have a meeting set up next week to pursue a revenue bond issue for
completing the trail to all the way to Theodore Wirth Park. Trail will run through
five or six communities. All affected cities have been invited to attend the
meeting.
f. Skateboard park update. Director Blank said we expect to hear on the grant by
Monday of next week. He hasn't heard if Burnsville's skate park has opened yet.
If we get the grant, we will have to proceed to pick a location. There has been
some interest in putting the park near Oakwood School or near the new ice
arena.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Annual park tour. Thursday, June 12, 4 p.m. We will hold regular June meeting
when tour concludes, if necessary. Commissioner Wahl was interested in
Cardinal Ridge park project. Mary said the playground will not be under
construction until July. Some preliminary trail work has been completed, but
more trail work needs to be done.
7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
The Activity Center committee visited New Brighton, Coon Rapids, and Crystal
senior centers. Chair Anderson felt that Crystal had the nicest facility. Next activity
center meeting is May 20th.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATION
Council decided on the on -road bike lanes along 19th Avenue in Imperial Hills.
Speed humps are working for now. A painted crosswalk will be put in at the park
entrance. The bike path on Dunkirk will be under construction any day. Music in
Plymouth is July 2. The Civic League is holding a Fun Run the Saturday before
PRAC Minutes/May 1997
Page 20
Music in Plymouth, as a fund raiser to generate money for the event and the
orchestra.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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recreation professional who
begins the process of plan
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or along Main Street USKmay be to a skateboarder, it wasnit design
ed that specific use, which is why many skaters are viewed as
unrulyvan s anangerdaisd dangers to themselves and the public. In response, local
ordi- k.Osaed-prohibiting skateboarding in commercial and
public1Q, Softiei unicipalities even go'so far as to restrict activity in
resi- 0 e, J:
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will 4464y break t) JOW' , a few will mobil ze and march down to their city
conn- p4 fik*e same thing that's done for the baseball,
soccer, -
Vtball
afidhas- Ufmis players, provide a space that they too can enjoy, with
n, , ILI. out fear Of prosecution or.injury With the overwhelming success
that park and recreation departments have had with city -run skateboard
parks lately, the growing trend is to honor their
request. iYT A Al P& R I U L Y 1 9 9 7 4 5
Dispelling the Myth rules governing safety equipment,.there
are additional safety measures that park
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Certainly, for any park and recreation and recreation practitioners can prole
professional who begins the process of upon participants to reduce and minimize
planning or researching a public skate- injuries due to falls $UpPlement the ba
at Pr Ahow and knee pads, park, the issues of safety and habdrty are
of the greatest concern. How safe is this
sport? Is this going to bankrupt my city
with never-ending liability claims? Are
there actually people who know how to'
design these things? Not to worrg mu-
nicipal skateparks can be just as safe
not safer) and just as much fun as a ry
other recreational activity we can offer
without breaking the bank.
According to Jim Fitzpatrick, executtve r
director of the International Association -
of Skateboard Companies (IASC), hun-:
dreds of skateboard manufacturers and
companies supply American skateboard-
ers with the most contemporary equip-
ment quipmentavailable, contributing to yearly re-
tail sales of more than half a billion dol-
lars. But for three decades, despite its
popularity, skateboarding has had to fight
for recognition as a practical form of
recreation.
Perhaps the most damaging prejudice
is the notion that skateboarding is an un-
safe sport. When compared'+tq_other
a smaller percentage of repo:
per participant (49%) than
ties, including soccer (.93!
2.25%) and basketball (1.49
According to the U.S. Con
sons treated each year for skateboard Pe
lated injuries, one-third of the' es,
suffered by new participants who-,
been skating for less than a week. While
proper safety equipment is vital to in-
jury—and liability—prevention, it is even
more important that new riders wear ad-
equate protective equipment while
are developing balance and body codfro
skills.
Even though each facility has its own
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Fierro said that he would like
cities take an affrrmative step in provrdmg *^
skating areas in more public parks areas -
that are treated just like basketball
courts. One way Fierro hopes toachieve
this goal is to expose the "two -headed li-
ability beast" as a myth in the minds of
the uninformed.
He offers some suggestions for com-
munities considering skateboard parks:';: )
include skaters in the design process; in-
volve professional risk managers and
landscape architects during final design
and implementation; and—in his opin-
ion—open the park only :to,."free play"
without supervision. t.astly,ali5dslg-
P H O T O S 8 Y
fits all." The following testimonies prove
that you can have similar needs and still
have different rules, facilities and poli-
cies.
Huntington Beach, CA
Bill Fowler, superintendent of Recre-
ation and Human Services for the City of
Huntington Beach (CA), says that after
a an ordinance prohibiting skateboarding
Wcommercial areas was passed, it was
evident something had to be done. "We
are aboutproviding safe opportunities for
everyone;. not just the ones who play a
particular sport." It opened up the op-
portunity to work with a whole new pop-
rtm: s&ateparks.. The Murdy - Park
r skatepark opened in August 1993, and the
1.other park, which islocatedon the cam-
pus of Huntington Beach High School,
opened in 1994. Each is free to use and
cost about $70,000 to build: They are both
street' style parks, with concrete bench-
es, rails, curbs, and small ramps. The.
specifically designed challenges of the-
skateparks quickly lured the loiterers
froth the shopping mall parking lots ry
Your years later, Fowler describes the
end result as a win/win situation in what
was before thought to be a zero-sum
game. Soon, police were expending less
time and resources chasing skateboard-
ers. They were working with the kids,
and in turn, the kids were feeling less an-
tagonized by the authority figures. If it
hadn't been for the police enforcing the
ordinance in the first place, the park and
recreation department might never have
had the chance to get involved, and the
skaters wouldn't have a safe, legal place
to meet
Fow., ds that the skateboarding
commu s "positive mentality" really
helped" tfieir cau§c, proving them to be
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Ocean_ City MD' " R
The City of Oeean City (MIT.) jtaa one j k°y
of the oldest municipal skateparksm use
The 20 -year-old Ocean Bowl Skatepark
wasalsobuilt in response to
dinance still in, effect banning
boarding on streets and sidewalk dur_
ingwarm-weathermontha.ThefencedLtt
facility, which coins a hwo Oil
allpJpenta
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s ,each .' safety equipment, the use of which is
tljty tp \Y mandatory This,bas generated addition-
u5and'; al revonpe, increased traffic and at the
he sea :" same, bine, reiterated the city's commit
mentto safety. Ocean Bowl's, policies and
depazli.-=; rules may differ from its West Coast
1y,($20` ; _counterpart, but the need for a safe, legal
dents), =i spot to -skate is the same, as are the re-
econd '; .actionsfrom the field. "Ibis gives the kids
allose.:=` a creative outlet;" says Petito.
L'ave a• `
Designin-0 ^ration
s must
a. ' r :.., a,:H:.e:.tue„ MT .:: Unv.ar -
Mpr'IessmgtssLiGa Nandfoi theOcean`_" ;Foint'about the design process. Involve
BtiltdeRiicJs the needforredesign the skater. Before anything else, Worm -
a iei'io afJQn `1`wenty years of wear, = .houdt meets with local skaters and con -
tear ttd syalt' 9ye le'ftthelr mark OrJg fers with them to see what type of facility
lJ al rfJ7g eikf p7askcomprised of two , is going to work best for the community.
b' `p wlsn t added until - During these meetings, the skaters are
ex2rdestYoed the lazgerof given clay to construct shapes that rep-
fss4'', I;Iane aro now to the resent the obstacles they want. Worm -
believes that this approach works
the MM iGhes life it adding a ; i
eto
ensure that these parks are both safe
s¢eQC:course,ipirurampsandanother "and fun. If the park can't hold the interest
bowl,,'Aich'wouldaccommodateskate - : of the skater, itwon'tkeep them there for
boarders and in-line skaters. of different verylong.
skill levels. These improvements would According to Wormhoudt there are a
not increase the size of the park, but .'-- few guides you can follow in developing
make -better use of the space. your own skatepark. The space consid-
Jt' nAfy,the facility started renting out. erations should be between 10,000 and
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gvhattpe''oparky Ut; Cb`uUding'CslYeet would exp'eck Architectwally, many of Although skaters take initiative in
scene, or""bowls, or ramps or'all.of thu.ahem are attractive, free-standing forms _ clean up efforts, one of their unique
i+ above).., The tots cost per Square foot Ghat you might not associate with skating' forms of self-expression can unwittingly
i should bekept between $9 and $10. at all, if it were not for the hordes of ea- . 6
Design elements of the park'cao also . - ger skaters crowded around. p
4 imi edangerforparticipants_Forex- Once the skatepark is completemin , t
ample, bowls that are sunk below ground Wormhoudtsays that most parks require - b
level can provide a safewayfortheskater noroutine maintenance whataoever.The
to "step -out" or "ride -out" of a new or dif- skaters realize that excessive littering, de
ficult trick back onto the ground level of structi.on, or abuse can closedown a''t
the park. Wormhoudt said .that he feels skatepark just as f, •" nt up. aR'
most comfortable with steel -reinforced - generally`e 'elves, pr `
concrete, trowled smooth, for safety, s
durability and ease of design implemen nok tin" a to see a skar g
tation. He also added that these strut brJng hlsf {f push broom to keep
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ace even more.
rs are shown that
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down all together—it is
they will be as responsi-
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there are enough skateboarders to serve '
as recreators and sports enthusiasts? :No-
matter how dangerous you think a skate-
board park may be, skateboarding is`not.-
any safer in the middle of the street IF
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front the United States Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)'s National
Injury Information Clearinghouse, and
information from the Sporting Goods
Manufacturing Association, abstracted
from American Sports Analysis, a study -
profiling sports participation, conducted by
American Sports Data, Inc. of Hartsdale
NY).
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What's the fastest growing sport
in America? Soccer, basketball,
golf? How about mountainWbi-
cycling or snow boarding?
The answer is "none of the
above." The fastest growing sport in
America, and probably the world, is in-
line skating. With over 30 million persons
skating last year in the U. S. alone, in-line
skating registered a 19 percent increase
in participation over 1995. This kind of
growth is typical of a sport that had bare-
ly a million participantsjust a decade ago.
There are only a few reasons to believe
that this growth rate will not continue.
The biggest could be a lack of accessible
and safe places to skate. Fortunately, this
is a problem that is easily solved, partic-
ularly with the help of park and recreation
departments.
In-line Skating's Appeal
In-line skates first appeared in the 19th
century, but were used more as stage
props to simulate ice skating; they never
caught on with the general public. More
than a century later—in 1980—a young
hockey player in Minneapolis came
across an old pair of skates in a sports
store. The skates had four wheels aligned
in a row, unlike the traditional quad
skates that had been popular since the
turn of the century, and seemed to offer
a solution to someone looking for a way
to play hockey during the short Min-
nesota summers. In fact, they worked,
and soon he was making similar skates in
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The appeal of in-line skating is that it is fun, safe, and never boring; not
Initial modest Investment in a pair of skates and protective gear.
his basement. This was how the Roller-
blade company was born.
Today, there are over 250 companies
manufacturing skates, wheels, bearings,
clothing and other equipment that meets
the needs of hockey players, fitness
skaters, racers, high -flying aggressive
skaters, and folks who are just out for a
leisurely skate down the local bike path.
The in-line industry has reached the $1
billion mark; those who forecasted that
in-line skating was a fad—the next hula
hoop—were wrong!
The appeal of in-line skating is that it is
fun, safe and never boring; notto mention
that it provides a fitness benefit equiva-
lent to running and costs little beyond the
initial modest investment in a pair of
skates and protective gear. Anybody can
skate, even those who think that they
can't. Lessons are widely available and
for a commitment of less than an hour
and a reasonable fee, the most timid non -
skater will soon be gliding along.
Another unique aspect of in-line skat-
ing is its adaptability. Almost anything
that can be done on ice skates can be
done on in-line skates. Thus it is no sur-
prise that in-line hockey is taking off. It
can be played indoors or out, on avariety
of surfaces, during every season. Today,
there are leagues all over the country for
men and women of all ages; there is even
a professional league. in-line skates have
been adapted for use in figure skating.
And there is even an in-line basketball
league on the East Coast that is expand-
ing rapidly. Finally, in-line skating attracts
superb athletes to its racing scene.
One sport that owes its existence to in-
line skates is aggressive skating. Created
by kids and loosely based on skate-
boarding, this sport is the ultimate ex-
pression of balance and daring. Skaters
slide on their skates down banisters, rails
and ramps. They do stunts and tricks that
are seemingly not possible. They get air-
borne after shooting down one side of a
Instructor Certification Program (ICP)
ach year, The IISA Instructor Certifi-
cation Program offers programs for
hundreds of in-line skaters who
wantto become certified to teach others
to use in-line skates. The ICP uses a stan-
dardized and proven format to assure
thatthose persons who are certified are
effective in-line instructors. It is recog-
nized as the finest program of its kind
throughout the world.
Parks and recreation programs can
utilize the ICP in several ways. First, they
can offer in-line skating classes to mem-
bers of the community. There are several
thousand certified instructors in the Unit-
ed States alone. These instructors will
know how to set up an effective program
for all levels of ability. Second, if there
are no instructors in your community, a
host training program can be scheduled.
Expert trainers will actually come to your
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community for a training session.
Certification is generally a weekend
program which includes classroom work,
a teaching seminar held on skates, a
written exam, and a practical exam in
which instructors are scored while
teaching a class. Candidates must pos-
sess specific skating skills as well as the
ability to teach.
There are three levels of certification.
Level I and 11 focus an basic and
advanced fitness and recreational skills.
Level III focuses on specific skills
required for sports, including aggressive,
racing and hockey.
Information on the Instructor Certifica-
tion Program and helpful assistance in
starting a program is available from the
IISA/ICP office, 201 N. Front Street, Suite
306, Wilmington, NC 28401. Phone 910-
762-7004; fax 910-762-9477.
mention that it provides a fitness benefit equivalent to running and cost little beyond the
half pipe" and up the other. Aggressive
skating has become a staple of the sports
phenomenon and is known as "extreme
games."
Clearly then, in-line skates can be
adapted to a variety of games, but 85 per-
cent of all persons who skate do so for fun
and fitness. They need only smooth pave-
ment to get one of the best workouts pos-
sible while enjoying themselves with
friends and family. Skating is also a great
social activity; a way to meet others who
share a common interest in a healthful
lifestyle.
a., The Role of Parks
Every Saturday and Sunday during the
weather months, 15,000 to 25,000
sons show up in New York's Central
k with their in-line skates. Nowhere
on Earth can so many in-line skaters
ound at the same time. Some of these
ters are experienced and skillful. They
more than capable of handling them-
es amongst the legions of runners,
clists, dog walkers, and fellow
ters. On the other hand, many of these
ters are novices; not confident in their
s and less than certain as to how to
e the road with others.
this creates a real challenge for the
w York Department of Parks and
cation. Traditionalists might express
e view that a resource like Central Park
h was meant to provide a natural experi-
ence — a tranquil refuge — for city dwell-
ers. They might see thousands of persons
whizzing around its roads as hardly tran-
quil. However, this smooth, careless pave-
ment is unique in a city like New York.
There is no other place where skaters,
runners and bicyclists can find such a
safe and beautiful place to enjoy them-
selves. Park officials have determined
that this resource should be available to
all who can be safely accommodated, con-
sistent with the goals of the park. Where
some see chaos, others see a rich pan-
oply: a human merry-go-round of color-
ful, structured motion.
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Given the financial constraints faced by public agencies today, In-line faciliti,
Elsewhere in Central Park, there are
others on in-line skates, only these are
hockey or aggressive skaters. There are
no ready-made facilities for their activi-
ties; they may be playing hockey in a
parking lot or doing stunts—skating
down rails and marble steps—on public
monuments or buildings. Because they
are younger and dressed differently than
those who are gliding around the park's
roads; because they are skating where
they aren't supposed to and may possibly
cause property damage, they are more
likely to attract the attention of the police
than are the recreational skaters. Park of-
ficials have too frequently taken a con-
frontational posture toward this younger
group of skaters. This reaction ignores
the reality, however, that in-line hockey
and aggressive skating are skyrocketing
in popularity. What is needed in virtually
every community in America is a safe, su-
pervised place where kids can do stunts
and play hockey.
A typical park system has tennis
courts, basketball courts, swimming,
pools, ball fields and other facilities that
cater to specific sports and recreational
activities. The provision of such facilities
is not questioned as a proper function of
a public park system. Few park systems,
however, have kept up with or even tak-
en notice of the explosive growth of in-
line skating. They have yet to provide fa-
cilities for in-line sports and some have
actually banned recreational skaters from
their paved surfaces.
Given the financial constraints faced by
public agencies today, in-line facilities
make sense. First, most park systems al-
ready have paths and roads. These can be
made available to in-line skaters at no cost
beyond that of normal repairs. Conflicts
among users can be solved by closing
down roads during certain times of the
day or week and restricting use during
those times to non -motorized users. Fed-
eral money is available for path con-
struction under the Enhancements sec -
6 6 4 P& R J U L Y 1 9 9 7
make sense because most park systems already have paths and roads.
These can be made available to in-line skaters at no additional cost.
tion of the Intermodal Surface Trans-
portation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). Many
communities have used these funds to
build linear parks in areas that would oth-
erwise be unusable. Underutilized tennis
or basketball courts can easily be con-
verted into hockey facilities.
Skateparks for aggressive skaters are
popping up all over. These facilities have
ramps, walls, steps, rails and other artifi-
cially constructed surfaces that actually
improve on those found at city hall - or
wherever else skaters are unwelcome to
congregate. Skateparks reduce conflicts
between kids and authorities, reduce
property damage and provide a super-
vised, safe place for kids to enjoy them-
selves (See Matt Rankin's article on
p. 54). Although not unreasonably ex-
pensive, skateparks are more expensive
than other in-line skating facilities; how-
ever, the cost is easily justified when bal-
anced against the problems that they
solve. Builders and designers who spe-
cialize in these parks are readily available,
as is insurance.
Partnership's -
Welcoming in-line skaters into a park,
or including them in the plans of recre-
ation department, may seem daunting to
managers who did not grow up with in-
line skating or are not in-line skaters
themselves. Fortunately, there is plenty
of help available from organizations with
interests in all of the various manifesta-
tions of in-line skating.
The International In-line Skating Asso-
ciation (IISA) offers several programs
that can make a difference in building a
successful fn -line skating program in your
community. Think of the skate scene in
Central Park. Keeping things operating
smoothly in the capital of in-line skating
is the job of the Central Park chapter of
the National Skate Patrol. This IISA pro-
gram operates in nearly 20 cities in the
United States and Canada. Each of these
cities has a large park with paved paths or
roads that attract thousands of skaters,
bicyclists and runners. The job of the vol-
unteer members of the skate patrol is to
politely interact with all users: keep con-
flicts from developing, teach beginners
basic skills like stopping, spot injured per-
sons and call for help, and serve as role
models. IISA and its members provide
support to skate patrols in the form of
uniforms, equipment and training; there
are no financial requirements made of the
park department.
Another important IISA function is the
training and certification of in-line skating
instructors. The Instructor Certification
Program (ICP) has trained several thou-
sand persons to teach beginning and
skilled skaters how to get more enjoy-
ment from the sport. Most skate patrol
id -skating, is defi-
jerous thing. Just
helps to under-
eots about skates
mote"fen and fewer problem
n"uythe fight skate foryou.lf you are
interested id"recreationyou will want a
different§kafe than will a person who
wantsto play hockey. There are very
specific skates for racing, fitness,
aggressive, hockey, and recreation. Be
very particular aboutfit. Comfort is the
most important criterion when choosing a
skate. Wheels come in different sizes and
shapes'. Choose smallerwheels when
beginning, as they will give the most con-
troLlookfor quality bearings in your
wheels in orderto get smooth rolling
skate that will require less effort on your
part. Absolutely do not omit a brake
unless you are an expert skater.
The cost of a new pair of skates will
vary considerably, and will usually be
related to the intended use of the skate,
members are ICP certified and set up free
novice clinics in the parks during week-
ends. Many instructors work with park
departments all over the country to teach
skating as part of the departments'recre-
ation/education programs.
Hockey is played on in-line skates by
over three million persons and is growing
rapidly. Much of this play is casual: kids
on the driveway or street in front of their
house. However, USA Hockey, our coun-
try's governing body for Olympic ice
hockey, has established an in-line pro-
gram that has 80,000 participants playing
in well -organized leagues. There are
many other leagues that operate inde-
pendently. All use specially adopted rules,
use either a ball or puck, and emphasize
safety by mandating protective gear and
the quality of its construction and materi-
als, and its features. Its not a good idea
to skimp on your first pair of skates while
finding out if you'll like the sport; you will
have stacked the odds against yourself!
Protective gear should always be
worn. Never walk out of the store with
that first pair of skatesunless you have
protective gear too. The basic items are
helmet, wrist guards, elbow and knee
pads. It is best to take a lesson before
you set out on your own. If this is not pos-
sible, practice on traffic free, level,
smooth pavement, wearing all of your
gear. Bring a companion to help you.
Learn how to use your brake. Avoid hills
unless you are skilled at controlling your
speed and stopping. These words to the
wise should not be taken to mean that
skating is hard to learn. In fact, skating
can be learned, literally, in minutes; you
justwantto be careful during those first
few minutes!
For more information on getting start-
ed, call 800 -56 -SKATE, for a free IISA
Gear Up! Guide to In-line Skating.
P 8 R J U L Y 1 9 9 7 6 6 7
Ninety percent of all in-line skating injuries are preventable if protective gear is w
using referees. Several companies man-
ufacture permanent and portable boards
and playing surfaces.
Information on skateparks will soon be
readily available if efforts to establish the
National Skate Park Foundation are suc-
cessful. Most organizations thathave any-
thing to do with in-line skating—parficu-
larly IISA and the Aggressive Skaters As-
sociation (ASA), which conducts aggres-
National Skate Patrol
he IIS{1s National Skate Patrol
originated when members of the
New York Road Skaters Associa-
awa need to improve safety and
ig conditions in Central Park.
1992 the program has spread to
more cities in North America.
include Miami Beach, Portland,
delphia, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta,
wrgh,Minneapolis, Ft. Lauderdale,
tington, DC, and Vancouver. At
Starting aNSP chapter is easy. the
IISA will provide training for the initial
group of volunteers, as well as uni-
forms, some equipment and insurance.
The tough part is finding leadership for
the patrol. IISA mandates that there be
a chapter coordinator who is willing to
put in the effort needed to assure that
the patrol is well organized and man-
aged. In addition, there is an annual
conference forthe coordinators that
requires chapter representation. Local
chapters are also expected to secure
local support or sponsorship to pay for
phones, maps, and other necessary
items.
Information on starting a National
Skate Patrol can be obtained from the
IISA National Office, 3720 Farragut Ave.,
Suite 400, Kensington, MD 20895. Tele-
phone 301-942-9770; fax 301-942-9771.
6 8 6 P& R J U L Y 1 9 9
sive skating competitions—are inundated
with calls from persons looking for help
getting a skatepark built in their commu-
nity. Recently, a group of interested par-
ties met in Los Angeles and agreed that
there is so much interest in skateparks
that a new organization is needed to an-
swer questions and promote safety. In the
meantime, there are a number of builders
and designers who are available to help
any park department install a skatepark.
Builds Strong Bodies Safely
In-line skating is safe. In fact, in-line
skating is a lot safer than most sports that
take place in the average park with the
support and encouragement of the whole
community.
According to the U.S. Consumer Prod-
uct Safety Commission (CPSC), last year
about 100,000 persons were admitted to
emergency rooms with in-line skating -
related injuries. Seven times that number
required treatment for basketball in-
juries, and over twice that number for
baseball injuries. Remarkably, 40,000
golfers required emergency room visits.
in terms of sheer numbers, in-line skating
is barely in the middle of the pack, look
ing at injury rates, however, is even more
interesting. Basketball has an injury rate
of 2.34 injuries per thousand participants.
Cycling registers at 1.05. In-line skating
has a 0.37 rate, just a bit worse than golf
at .26 injuries per thousand participants.
There is even better news. A study car-
ried out by the Centers for Disease Con-
trol (DCD) and published last year in the
New England Journal of Medicine con-
cluded that 90 percent of all in-line skat-
ing injuries are preventable if protective
gear is worn. This creates a strong argu-
ment for park and recreation depart-
ments taking an interest in in-line skating.
The more skating that is done in a su-
pervised setting, the more likely it is that
skaters will wear helmets, elbow and
knee pads and wrist guards. This is par-
ticularly true for kids in a skatepark. Ob-
viously, one mission of a park and recre-
This creates a strong argument for park and recreation departments
taking an interest in in-line skating.
ation department is to promote safety
x` Considering the growth of in -fine skating,
the argument for taking an interest in this
activity grows even stronger.
No one is quite sure why the mere
mention of in-line skating to anyone over
the age of 30 elicits this response, but it
is almost a sure bet: "It looks like fun, but
I just don't want to get hurt." This is an in-
accurate perception, and because of it,
millions of Americans are depriving
themselves of a tremendous opportunity
to improve fitness, lose weight, meet new
friends, and have fun—all at a fraction of
the cost of joining a health spa or pur-
chasing expensive home exercise equip-
ment In fact, older Americans stand to
benefit the most from in-line skating. It is
a very low -impact activity with a high lev-
el of strength development and aerobic
gain. It can be done on the street outside
one's home or in the neighborhood park.
It lends itself easily to social/fitness ac-
tivities that many recreation departments
offer for seniors. Each skater can deter-
mine an appropriate pace; it is not neces-
sary to go fast to have fun. Lessons are
easily obtainable; the basic skills are sim-
ple to grasp. Even the very design of
skates helps support and protect the foot
and ankle.
IISA Rules of the Road Making It Happen
In-line skating offers something for
1. Skate Smart Avoid traffic. everyone.. Park .and recreation depart -
Always wear protective gear - helmet, 3. Skate Legal ments are in an ideal position to encour-
wrist guards, elbow and knee pads. age young and old, men and women, and
Obey all traffic regulations. Skaters have afford them an opportunityto tryskating
Masterthe basic skating skills - striding, the same obligations as any wheeled in one or more of its many guises. By
turning and stopping. vehicle. working with existing non-profit organi-
Keep equipment in good order - replace Respect property rights. Leave the area zations, first-rate programs can be creat -
wheels and bearings that are worn and you skated in exactly as it was before you ed without delay and without significant
check skates before setting out. were there. cost. At the very least, based upon the in-
formation in this article, it is hoped that
2. Skate Alert 4. Skate Courteous parks and recreation officials who may
Skate under control at all times. Skate on the right; pass on the left. have discouraged in-line skating in the
past adopt more supportive policies to -
Watch for road hazards. Announce intentions to pass verbally. ward members of their communities who
Avoid water, oil and sand. Always yield to pedestrians. wish to enjoy this remarkable physical ac-
tivity.
P 8 R J U L Y 1 9 9 7 0 6 9
City of P4vmoUtII
1997- 2001 Capita! Improvements Program
Park Projects
Flirk Perk
FrOJrrl Park
Number ITofect
Veer I planning
unit
Perk
Constmcdon
Dbdlce110n
P12yaeld5 DedlcellollNelgbboibood MSA
Slule/
County/
Ties
Increment
COmmunlly
Improvemen
011ier
Funding Total 011ier Funding Sources Notes
Design Tealb Forks Funding Federal Financing Fund (CIF)- Sources
I Elm Creel Ylnfield DevelopmeN 19i•] 199!96 19969! 263.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 263,000
2 TellDevelop.. IW] 1W7 IW] 60.000 0 100,000 0 0 0 0 160,000
NeYM1FmMed Pale DnelopmeN IW] IW] IW] 0 55.000 0 0 0 0 0 55,000 B' Jrview 525, OO;Suml 515,000: Pilgrun LmerI5,000
E Pus, RVIammeN We& IW] IW7 IW] 0 0 0 0 0 0 160,000 160,000 e^
S Ent Medicine LA. Tnil IW] IW6 199] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fulling eFljdien unknown d lWe lime
6 N'm MWPVOPh.Z&? IWO IW] IW] 600,000 150;000 0 30,000 0 01 0 600,000
7 Ioint Retention Prejetli-Amneong IW] IW] IW] 0 0 0 0 I.3.0,000 0 0 130-000
S A.Ihkh.c DevelopmM IW] IWY I997 25,000 0 0 u 0 0 0 23.000
sWuul 50,000 05,000 100,000 60,000 1.3001000 0 16-o00 x,'.66,000
9 Aeiv6 CmnpdjemnloimriA) IWT IM l"s 0 0 D 0 0 700,000 1.500,000 2,200,000 Lend nit 5]!0,00-96 srpIm 5500,000; Cap Lny MO.000; C9' 5700,000
rnllnnemrukeN IW8 IWe I1999 I00,000 0 100,0001 0 0 0 0 200,000
Ne;gM1FwM1ooJ Plus, Developmmml I998 ions my 0 175,000 0 0 0 0 0 175,000
10 Field Home al new Wayu4 H Elk IW8 IM Ms 0 0 0 0 0 700,000 1,300.000 2,200,000 Project Adm fund s 1,000,000: Cap Levy 985500.000; Cif $700.000
11 12pgnd, Zt.hvy for hndJl IM I999 IWe 0 0 0 0 0 0 125,000 125,000
12 Tenih Phfidd Lmd A,uianie. IM 2000 2001 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 200,000
suFeenl 100000 175,099 1009000 0 0 1.600.000 391259000 5,100.000
2 Tnib (Co. R& 9 & 696 Bridge) 1999 1999 1999 100,000 0 100,000 0 0 0 0 200,000
12 TeNM1 PlaSfeld Land Atyua9ime 1999 2000 2001 280.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 290.000
semmevl Mundt 0 100,000 0 0 0 0 mm000
2 Tim) Dee,1,.. 20o0 2000 T 2000 200,000 0 100,000 0 0 0 0 300.0,30
NoSheadmod PVP DnelopmeM 2000 2000 2000 0 175.000 0 0 0 0 0 171.000
nml 10-000 1]5,000 100.000 0 0 0 0 675,000
2 Troll DevebpmeN 2001 2001 2001 200,000 0 100,000 0 0 0 0 300,0.0
NdoRmrhood PVY DnelopmeN 2001 2001 2001 0 200.000 0 0 0 0 0 200,000
subbm 200.000 200,000 lo -000 is o 0 0 50-000
Teel Lmodloo M9.00 500.0.0 5-000 1,300,000 u.0,u0o 3.xe5,p0o 9,110,000
97cipprk
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July 14, 1997
To: Eric Plank
Fr: Rick Bloom
Re: Sidewalk - Northwest Blvd., West Side of Street, Between 44th & 48th
Dear Eric,
As per our conversation of today and mine with Dan Faulkner as well, at a recent Curtis
Lake Homeowners Association Board Meeting, the topic of safety to our 122 children
under the age of 15 became a hot topic. Many homeowners are upset that a sidewalk does
not exist on the West side of Northwest Blvd., between 44th & 48th. Children not only
from our development, but other pedestrians from surrounding areas have to cross the
street because of a lack of proper sidewalks. They then cross back over putting
themselves in harms way twice.
Might I suggest you try and cross this busy street during rush hour. It is incredibly
difficult under normal circumstances but add the heavy traffic and the very aggressive
speeds that these motorists are moving at and you are asking for a fatality.
Surely, you can easily evaluate the tremendous vulnerability of children in this safety issue.
Let's not get caught up with a bunch of red tape on a very straightforward problem with
an easy fix.
Besides, the amount of traffic on the one sidewalk with bicycles, roller blades,
skateboards, dog walking, jogging, etc ... is simply too much. I know from personal
experience.
We kindly request a response to this urgent matter prior to our next association meeting of
Thursday, August 14, 1997.
Thank You,
Mission Statement
of the
Plymouth Fine Arts Council
We believe that the presence of visual and
performing arts in Plymouth has a vitalizing and
nourishing effect on all of its citizens.
Our Mission is to promote awareness and
appreciation of visual, musical and theater arts. To
achieve this Mission, our goals are to develop and
promote artistic learning experiences; support local
artists in their creative endeavors; provide creative
and artistic viewing opportunities; and to encourage
participation by individuals, families and businesses
in arts programs within our community.
PRIIVIAVERA 19 9 7 S UR VE Y COMMENTS
WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS EVENT?
The desire to attempt an event like this and You have a nice collection of art; medium
the fortitude to see its completion with a and styles are varied. Some good artwork
bright future in view. Congrats Board !! here. I like that fact that you've given high
school artists a place to show their work --
Thanks, nice show. they are our future artists.
Wonderful pictures/art work, a chance to see
what locals can do!
Variety of talent.
Great variety. Good Job!
Fresh flowers, good variety of art,
refreshments great, music good.
Its art about our city and local artists.
Nice mix of artists work. Thank you for all
the work you have put into this event.
It was well displayed with music --delightful.
Well organized.
I enjoyed the exposure to artwork that
would otherwise never be appreciated by the
public. Wonderful stuffl
Nice presentation and environment. Very
enjoyable.
The pieces are very well presented and there
is a lot of variety in style and mediums.
The range from students to adult work.
Beautiful art work.
The beautiful pieces of art mingled with the
friendliness and the musical contributions.
The idea that Plymouth cares about the
arts" and wants to organize in for the
public.
The variety. Have it at the Health & Fitness
Center.
Local artists.
The variety of artwork. It was nice to see
the student work.
The variety of media used in the art. The
fact that the high school students' works
were displayed also.
Well organized, full of life. Nice facility.
Beautiful art. I liked the idea of including
high school artists in the show. Pleasant
surprise! Enjoyed!
The comments on the artwork that won
awards.
Very nice presentation of art.
The wide range of arts. Nice to include
people from other than the Twin Cities.
The variety of work displayed.
Well done --appreciate hearing the critiques
of the winners by the judges. Keep up the
good work.
Good idea! Nice event!
The variety in medium; types of art (e.g.
watercolor, pottery, etc.). We enjoyed the
artwork, the food, the people watching, the
facilities. Great way to spend a Friday
evening. Thank you!
The quality of the art exhibited was very
good. An excellent job was done in the
selection.
Everything!
Great to see local artists work.
Nice informal event to stop by at your leisure
to view the art.
A very wide variety of art forms, mediums,
and artist levels.
A lovely event --lots of talent, and the
Plymouth singers were very enjoyable.
A wide assortment of art --different mediums.
Entertainment on Saturday was excellent.
A nice variety of art pieces.
The art display.
It was really fun seeing what the other artists
submitted! There were a lot of great pieces.
Good food too!
The music and variety of art.
Very nice selection of art, especially for a
first year event.
Good lighting.
The variety of artists and great helping
volunteers.
Pictures, food and music.
Fun to look at art and listen to music.
Variety of artists --high school and elders,
known and unknown. I loved the music!
Very diverse kinds of art. Wonderful!
Nice community building, nicely displayed.
Your Su2aestions for Next Year:
Would like to see the medium used in each
piece on the ID label.
Have the artist's wear nametags.
I think a larger location would be nice.
Some of the art is hard to view --too close
together or squeezed into corners. Might be
nice to have more publicity --but your
successful first year will help that.
Another space?
Would be nice to see art by children. I work
in the Osseo school district and know of
several very talented young students at
Zanewood Elementary.
Maybe have more art.
This year went great!
Really "tuff" on traffic flow. Possibly
expand into other halls or rooms??
Have young pianists and singers perform, as
in elementary grades. They need the
exposure and experience playing in front of
groups and Plymouth has ma nv talented
youngsters.
Put the piano in the council meeting room to
make room for the many more people who
will attend next year.
Have the ability to vote more than once or
have separate categories for young people
and adults.
Maybe some more publication about the
event to surrounding communities. I live in
Corcoran.
New judges.
Judges: "Different" isn't necessarily the
best.
Publicize. Also, display the type of medium
used to make the piece.
Try to get even more entries.
Better advertising and encourage more
artists to participate through the city's
newsletter.
Needs more advertising.
Maybe keep it up longer if the art is safe for
traffic. Space is a bit tight. Friday night was
definitely too hot in here. Have a picture
taken of artists (excellence winners) with
their piece so it can be used for PR purposes.
Advertise more?
Include the medium/media of each piece on
the "label".
Award a winner per category and then
overall winner.
Turn down the heat! Give out more prizes,
maybe in categories of medium.
Have the show open on Sunday also.
Continue the good work --Thanks.
Have the artists wear nametags so the artists
know who is who. Hanging more of the art
work at eye level, especially the large pieces.
Don't change a thing!
Listing the medium used on the tags net to
the art. Cash bar at the opening.
Category votes.
Have votes for various categories.
Let me know in advance,
List the mediums on the display card.
Perhaps having a second competition for the
high school students would be appropriate.
Make it bigger.
More of the same.
More artwork.
PL`/MOUTH
1
Fine .marts Councif
An Evening with Joe Dowling
The Plymouth Fine Arts Council proudly presents "An Evening with Joe
Dowling, Artistic Director of The Guthrie Theatre". As one ofMinnesota'sbest
known theatrical personalities, Mr. Dowling has been at the forefront of the revival
of the Guthrie since taking the helm in December 1995. His first season as
Artistic Directorhas been labeled a triumph. Mr. Dowlinghas a strong sense of
community which has taken him all over the state speaking about the resurgence
of the Guthrie and his vision for it as an artistically diverse theatre for the Twin
Cities. He will share his wealth of thoughts and ideas oncommunity involvement
in the arts at all levels.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 23,1997
Where: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 3131 Campus Dr.,
Plymouth
Time: 6:45-8:45 p.m.
Cost:: $10 per person
The evening starts with a Dessert Extravaganza Buffet and Coffees, with
Mr. Dowling's presentation at 7:30. Reservations are required and can be
made by calling Plymouth Recreation Office 509-5200 through
Wednesday, Sept. 17.
PFAC Goes to the Art Fair
PFAC will again sponsor the Autumn Arts Fair theme award: "Focus on Fall."
On-site jurying will occur during this year's fair on Saturday, September 13,
1997. This award will be given to the participating artist who has best captured
her/his concept of "Focus on Fall" in an artistic representation.
PLYMOUTH
Fine Arts CouncitAnnuaCPledge Form
Name
Address
City
Daytime phone
State _ Zip
Evening phone
Premier Edition Summer 1997
Theater Group Formed
Plymouth Westside Players is the
name of the newly formed theater
group. Plans are taking shape for
their first production. Watch for
details!
Rn QVerd
Primavera Returns
On April 5-6, 1997 the PFAC
presented the first annual
Primavera, a Springtime
Celebration of Fine Art and Artists
at Plymouth City Center. This
juried event featured the work of
100 adult artists and 30 high school
student artists. In addition to the
fine art exhibit, a variety of musical
entertainment was presented on
Friday evening and throughout
the day on Saturday. Community
response was tremendous and
Primavera'98 promises to be bigger
and better!
Type of Pledge (check one)
Resident $15.
Non -Resident $20.
If you wish, check area(s) of interest:
Theater Visual arts
Music Dance
I'm an active Arts volunteer
artist
Enclosed is a check payable to the Plymouth Fine Arts Council in the amount of $
Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
PLYMOUTH
Fine Arts Councif
Who is the Plymouth Fine Arts Council?
Our group began approximately two years ago through the efforts of the City of Plymouth Park &
Recreation Department. A group of citizens with a common interest in visual and performing arts
came together as "Plymouth Community Arts." We assisted with the summer Concerts in the Park
series, helped to create new art class offerings and sponsored a juried art competition at the 1996
Annual Autumn Arts Fair. In April,1997 we presented Primavera, a celebration offine art and artists.
This year we became a Minnesota non-profit tax exempt organization, incorporated under the name
Plymouth Fine Arts Council. With our continued affiliation with Plymouth Park & Recreation, our
goal is to aid in the creation ofnew visual, performing and cultural course offerings for all ages, as well
as to help enhance parks and public spaces.
Mission Statement
We believe that the presence of visual and performing arts in Plymouth has a vitalizing and
nourishing effect on all of its citizens.
Our Mission is to promote awareness and appreciation of visual, musical and theater arts. To
achieve this mission, our goals are to develop and promote artistic learning experiences; support
local artisans in their creative endeavors; provide creative and artistic viewing opportunities; and
to encourage participation by individuals, families and businesses in arts programs within our
community.
The Artsline is Hot!
Call 509-5214 to hear updated information on PFAC and local arts activities.
PLYMOUTH
Fine Arts Councif
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
The Plymouth Fine Arts Council
presents
1I fir''
RoM
1st Annual Celebration of Fine Art & Artists
April 4 & 5, 1997
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RoIAQVCra
Presented by
The Plymouth Fine Arts Council
Friday, April 4, 5-8 p.m.
Opening Reception for Artists
Awards Presenter: Joy Tierney, Mayor, City of Plymouth
Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Juried Art Exhibit & Musical Performances
Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth MN
We wish to acknowledge and thank the following for their donations, gift
certificates and support, all helping to make this event possible:
Omega Lithograph
Joanne Bell Shore Art/Design
Karol Klint Greupner, City Liaison
City of Plymouth
Plymouth Park & Recreation
City of Plymouth Police Dept.
ABF Display
Creative Kidstuff
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ABOUT THE JUDGES
Minneapolis artist KAY RUANE attended the School of the Art Institute
of Chicago, and received her B.F.A. from the University of Illinois in
1978. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around
the country. In 1985, American Artist Magazine featured her as an
Emerging Artist in its August issue.
Recently, she received the Arts Midwest/National Endowment for the
Arts 1996 Fellowship Award, as well as the Minnesota State Arts Board
1997 Artist Assistance Fellowship Grant.
DAVID A. COOLEY received a Commercial Art Certificate from
Minneapolis Technical & Vocational Institute, and his B.F.A. from St.
Cloud University in 1977. His work has been exhibited in many solo
shows, as well as numerous local, regional and national shows.
Among his many honors are several awards at theAnnualArts Exhibition
4 at the Minnesota State Fair. Mr. Cooley's work is included in private
and corporate collections throughout the country.
Gagne, Bonnie Taylors Falls, MN Oil Sugar Bear
ARTISTS
Galchutt, Judy Dale Hopkins, MN Oil Mountain Reflection
Abramson, Joel Richfield, MN Acrylic Ai Lan Galloway, Suzanne Plymouth, MN W/C City Lights
Arne, Fern Plymouth, MN Oil Elk { Gamble, Marla St. Paul, MN Acrylic Driving the Mississippi
Axelson, Mary Bloomington, MN W/C Out the Screen Door Grady, Fay Robbinsdate, MN W/C Glory of Spring
Bockoven-Knee, Sandra Milaca, MN Photo Iron Range Graham, Onnalee Minneapolis, MN W/C Henry Ann's Boy River
Brand, Kathy Little Falls, MN W/C Courtship Antics Gubash, Yvonne St. Paul, MN Clay/Beads Black Princess
Bray, Dorothy St. Cloud, MN Photo Sunset -Lake Telonka Haggerty -Richards,
Mary Ellen Plymouth, MN Mix Springtime in China
Buck, LeeAnn H. Oakdale, MN W/C Self Portrait
Halme, Linda Frank St. Paul, MN Mixed Sculpture Love, Lost and Found
Buettemeier, Marilyn New Brighton, MN Acrylic Impressionist Flowers in Round Vase
Handy Dolan, Nancy Minnetonka, MN Ceramic Planted Basket #1
Burger, Mary Jane Plymouth, MN W/C Parker's Lake
Hansen, Frances M. St. Paul, MN Pastel Ljubljana Marketplace
Carney, Nancy Patrick Plymouth, MN Mixed Amenthotep and Tiye Go Hunting
Harkess, Judy Plymouth, MN W/C Streetcar
Cashin, Joan Brooklyn Center, MN Pastel Silver Pitcher -Fruit
Harlow, Valorie Chanhassen, MN Seed/Bead Crystalized Interior
Coles, Joel Otsego, MN Granite Mountain Dragon
Hard, Joy Burnsville, MN W/C Fruit &Flowers
Combs, Michele Plymouth, MN W/C Spring Holiday
Herzog, Colleen Minnetonka, MN W/C Reflections
Crouch, Linda D. St. Paul, MN Mix Bone Woman/Spirit Rattle
Holmgren, Gailyn North Branch, MN W/C Webnet
Cybysk, Donna Coon Rapids, MN W/C Lap of Summer
Hornsten, Karen Champlin, MN Oil North Shore Ecstasy
Dahl, Rhonda Plymouth, MN Acrylic Cousins
Kanzentbach, Esther J. Faribault, MN W/C Kudos
Donager, Bill Braham, MN Acrylic River Where
Kersten, Karen Burnsville, MN Oil Orchids
Donaldson, Keith Plymouth, MN W/C Weisman Museum Twilight
Konop, Joan D. Maple Grove, MN W/C Blooms &Trash
Dreyer, Barbara A. Grasston, MN Clay Island In Time
Kraft, Joanne Big Lake, MN Oil Dakota Grand -daughter
Dubbeldlee Kuhn, Jill St. Jospeh, MN Paper Cast You Are My Sun, You Are My Moon
Lanzo, Barbara Eden Prairie, MN W/C Firs[ Peonies
Dudley, Kathy L. Edina, MN W/C Market Day II
Larkin, Dona Renville, MN Acrylic Essence of Spring
Ertl-Marchiniak, Lori Plymouth, MN Egg Untitled
Laub, Daryl Minnetonka, MN W/C Roofs
Ertl-Marchiniak, Lori Plymouth, MN Egg Untitled
Lawson, Mary Anoka, MN W/C Kent Farm
Ertl-Marchiniak, Lori Plymouth, MN Mix Unveiled
Leonard, Laura Minneapolis, MN Bead Woman Who Runs with Poodles
Fiala, Judith M. Brooklyn Park, MN Pastel Cabin in the Woods
Lerman, Rita Minnetonka, MN Acrylic Shoes on Blue and Orange
Lichy, Katherine Princeton, MN Oil Thumbelina
Literski, Mark Aden Hills, MN Oil Alley and Yellow Sky
Livingston, Betty Maplewood, MN Ink/Wash Lobster Fishing Pier
Lynch, Barbara Buffalo, MN W/C Northern Minnesota
Madore, Steve Minneapolis, MN Photo Vibrant Wildflower
Maheshwari, Shakun Orono, MN Mix Preston Fuschia
Marino, Susan Brooklyn Park, MN Photo Katherine's Iris
McCarron, Michaelynn Minneapolis, MN Pencil I Want Candy
McTavish, Janet Wyoming, MN Oil Jewels in the Sun
Meservey, Ruth Ellen Plymouth, MN W/C Repetition
Middelstaedt, Sara Minnetonka, MN W/C Calla Lillies II
Moline, Janet M. Burnsville, MN Bronze & Stone The Cowbird'96
Moline, Janet M. Burnsville, MN Bronze, Stone Particulates in a Suspended Current
Willow River, MN ClayMahogany
Weiler, CarolMolitor, Lisa Clearwater, MN Charcoal A Resting Place
Moulton, Maggie Minneapolis, MN W/C Hibernation Over
Nystrom, Kirstin Edina, MN Acrylic Nervous Butterflies on New Horse
Nystrom, Sally Edina, MN Clay A Mask: The Bogey Man Fur Feather
Oliver, Ellen New Hope, MN Ink In My Goldenruby Garden
Ozolins, Sulamit St. Paul, MN Pastel Summer Garden
Piano, Sandra St. Cloud, MN W/C Dancer
Pitman, Ann Eden Prairie, MN W/C Tulips
Poey, Heidi Eden Prairie, MN Oil/Pastel Country Bothers
Quale, Kate Edina, MN Clay My Thumb
Rinehart, Karen Maple Grove, MN W/C Daisy Study
Rivard, Mary Minneapolis, MN Mix Playful Kachina
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Sakstrup, Kimberly Minneapolis, MN Graphite Esperanza
Satyarthi Minneapolis, MN Oil The Fairy Wind
Shelley, Matthew Isanti, MN Pencil Spring Pups
Shinkle, Flora Cold Spring, MN W/C Don 'n Trees
Silcher, Lorene Minnetonka, MN W/C Dancing Peonies
Smith, Susan Coon Rapids, MN Oil Cold Snows of the Ancient's Dream I
Speckman, Gail Plymouth, MN W/C Sailing
Strand, Dave Rogers, MN Photo Grass Roots
Sullivan, James H. Edina, MN Photo Hubbub, Hong Kong
Thompson, Betty J. So. St. Paul, MN Sumia Star Gazer
fabric paint on silk)
Utecht, Betty Mora, MN Oil Snake River Thaw
Waletzke, Bonnie Willow River, MN Clay Rite of Spring
Waletzke, Bonnie Willow River, MN Clay Yellow Mocassin
Waletzke, Bonnie Willow River, MN Clay Summers Favor
Weiler, Carol St. Cloud, MN Photo Awakening
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HIGH SCHOOL .STUDENTS
Albertson, Amber MN Center for the Arts/Junior Copper -Plate Print Waterfall
Brenna, Courtney MN Center for the Arts/Senior Ceramic Phoebe Pierre
Berg, Melissa MN Center for the Arts/Senior Acrylic Landscape
Berg, Melissa MN Center for the Arts/Senior Acrylic Macaw
Berstrom, Jerusha MN Center for the Arts/Junior Plexiglass Intaglio Nick (Afterboren)
Drilling, Nicole MN Center for the Arts/Senior Mixed Media Untitled
Fairbourne, Jon Wayzata HS/Grade 11 Ceramic Untitled
Francis, Ed Wayzata HS/Grade 11 Ceramic Untitled
Gallo, Toni MN Center for the Arts/Senior Acrylic Portrait
Gallo, Toni MN Center for the Arts/Senior Acrylic Aquatic Scene
Hoffman, Aimee Osseo HS/Grade 12 Collage Many Selves
Jain, Minna Osseo HS/Grade 11 Acrylic Alia
Johnson, Emily Wayzata HS/Grade 12 Ceramic Untitled
Kirwan, Wednesday MN Center for the Arts/Junior Pastel Round Pastel
McDonald. Michelle Osseo HS/Grade 1I Clay Tigger
Myslajek, Crystal Osseo HS/Grade 12 Tempera Untitled
O'Connel, Courtney MN Center for the Arts/Junior Acrylic Bathroom Series
Orman, Anna Wayzata HS/Grade 12 Ceramic Untitled
Peterson, Laurel Osseo HS/Grade 10 W/C Flower
Rafferty, Kristin MN Center for the Arts/Junior Craypas Kitchen at 1 am
Rafferty, Kristin MN Center for the Arts Crayon Dad Watching Football
Renneker, Alison Osseo HS/Grade 11 Ink Minnesota Mallards
Scheil, Lindsey Osseo HS/Grade 12 Clay The Hands of
Transcendentalism
Serier, Melissa Osseo HS/Grade 10 Metal & Wire Moonlight Bay
Sorenson, Rachele MN Center for the Arts/Senior W/C Illustration
Sorenson, Rachele MN Center for the Arts/Senior W/C Illustration
Thaemert, Andy MN Center for the Arts/Senior Acrylic Self Portrait
Thompson, Carly Wayzata West Grade 8 W/C Clown
Villamil, Pablo Wayzata HS/Grade 10 Ceramic Untitled
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We believe that the presence of visual and performing arts in Plymouth has a vitalizing and
nourishing effect on all of its citizens.
Our Mission is to promote awareness and appreciation of visual, musical and theater arts. To
achieve this mission, our goals are to develop and promote artistic learning experiences;
support local artisans in their creative endeavors; provide creative and artistic viewing
opportunities; and to encourage participation by individuals, families and businesses in arts
programs within our community.
About Our Organization
Our group began appoximately a year and a half ago through the efforts of theCity of Plymouth
Park & Recreation Department. A group of citizens with a common interest in visual and
performing arts came together as "Plymouth Community Arts". We assisted with the summer
Concerts in the Park series, helped to create some new art class offerings and sponsored a
juried art competition at the Annual Autumn Arts Fair.
This year we became a Minnesota non-profit tax exempt organization, incorporated under
the name Plymouth Fine Arts Council. With our continued affiliation with Plymouth Park
Recreation, our goal is to aid in the creation of new visual, performing and cultural course
offerings for all ages, as well as helping to enhance parks and public spaces.
Primavera is the fust of what we intend to be an annual event, providing a mixture of fine
art and entertainment in the celebration of spring.