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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 parks\staff\cric\pmc\agendas\aug97.doc 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 PRAC Minutes/May 1997 Page 19 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. 0 43 ill Certainly for any park and recreation professional who begins the process of plan ning or researching u pule- " lic skatepark, the issaa3 n Y a 4 safety and liability gre3 the greatest concern. a 000DJINI ItVP4I'A!itm- i.4p - A19 Run µ rSr, 3, arks are kids everywhere. Flyin 9 througthe e Porif 10 lewall( Z------ --- these lads, no doubt you've seen: the sign, "N , o ar(18moweu:, The fact is no matter how alluring a rail, bank 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: Z, So, -- o do? While many will knowingly and 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 ct 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 with San there." had any the fall 1986. 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 $70,000 to build: They are both street' style parks, with concrete bench- es, rails, curbs, and small ramps. The. specifically designed challenges of the- skateparks quickly lured the loiterers froth the shopping mall parking lots ry Your years later, Fowler describes the end result as a win/win situation in what was before thought to be a zero-sum game. Soon, police were expending less time and resources chasing skateboard- ers. They were working with the kids, and in turn, the kids were feeling less an- tagonized by the authority figures. If it hadn't been for the police enforcing the ordinance in the first place, the park and recreation department might never have had the chance to get involved, and the skaters wouldn't have a safe, legal place to meet Fow., ds that the skateboarding commu s "positive mentality" really helped" tfieir cau§c, proving them to be aii t 'Jt a k j,4t5 tr yF M1 R' . FLCYr rot ` i s 7r t. 1 i they still need tu° ow ofil :]novas '; and they just wait `iaee da,)liat ' Fowler went on tlts eter mtsr f,conceptionsaboutstpPtY(atedhss 11.1 sles: When askQd abouE(y tid'a13sm h' replied, "We ve ne real)} h anp ma '; jor incidents Th pCgtlymnah Police; lit an pri ty" er cites wlm puunu btAw'K y+ic a closer look at city -run skateparlfs [trLd; it looks Eke othershave, Fowlersazlt t} ry$ ' his department has received "hunded,:. of requests forinformation frofil pthasu yyalmosteverystate;th the eowltiy f 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 5 8 & P& R J U L Y 1 9 9 7 - - INI [I] It 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 P 8 R JULY 1 9 9 7 5 9 G .g .0.- MuC° ISI I 1 1 I®I l l l Y UCtIC{IUILL VU .LW lh4oYe 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. 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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 J U L Y 1 9 9 7 6 6 3 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 6 4 1 P& R J U L Y 1 9 9 7 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. P& R J U L Y 1 9 9 7 t 6 5 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 IWM s: =__M M N N WNW am MMM 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 tet' l V 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 Davanni's/Plymouth Decor Frame Edina Art Center Erickson's Newmarket Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels, Inc. Glenrose Floral Old America Stores Plymouth Playhouse Positive Stroke Triarco Entertainment Friday Music For Everyone Piano Students Dan Kleineman Mark Meikle Shannon Knowles Debbie Pierson Andy French Matt Steinberg, Pianist Debbie Rosch & Sandy Wronski, Flute Duet Saturday Maple Grove Senior High Crimson Harmony Marie Jeannotte-Cur, Vocalist Plymouth Rockers Senior Musicians I 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 a t 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. 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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.