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Home My WebLink AboutPark and Recreation Advisory Commission Packet 04-11-2002Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission April 11, 2002, 7 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Visitor Presentations a. Athletic Associations b. Staff c. Others 4. Report on Past Council Action a. Award bid Heritage Playground b. Landscaping for Plymouth Boulevard c. Replacement of Astroplay artificial turf at fieldhouse d. Master plan for Mud Lake Park 5. Unfinished Business a. Northwest Greenway update b. Millennium Garden update c. Hilde Performance Center update d. Greenwood youth sports update e. Skate park update 6. New Business a. Review proposal from Medicine Lake Sailing Club b. 7. Commission Presentation 8. Staff Communication 9. Adjourn Next regular meeting — May 9, 2002 n\parks\staff\eric\prac\a gendas\Apr02. d oc Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting March 14, 2002 Page 8 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Meyer, Rezabek, Singer, Weir; staff Blank, Evans, and Pederson; SRF consultants Warner and Grieshaber. Absent: Commissioner Musliner 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the March meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Weir and seconded by Commissioner Rezabek to approve the minutes of the February meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None were present. b. Staff. Director Blank introduced Diane Evans who started on March 4th as the new Superintendent of Recreation. Evans then made a presentation to the Park Commission on several items. She stated that staff is busy with the summer catalog getting it ready to mail on April 1. The dome is set to come down on April 24. The Yard and Garden Expo is April 6. Regina, our recreation program coordinator, has been working on activities for teens. She is also planning a teen concert at Parkers Lake in July. Primavera is April 12- 13-15-16. There will be 70 artists and 80 student artist exhibitors. We have a new volunteer position — mutt mitt dispenser fillers along park trails. Staff is in the process of recruiting volunteers for the Yard and Garden Expo, Primavera, History Fest, spring planting, etc. Regina put together a teen survey, which was distributed at Wayzata High School. We received 112 responses; 86% of the responders were between ages 15-18; 81% were Plymouth residents. Most surveyed are involved in extra curricular activities after school. Half of them are employed. Most of them have a vehicle, or access to one. Only half think we need a teen center, and they prefer to have it in a renovated building rather than a city building. During the school year, the highest use would be on weekends. During the summer, evenings would see the most users. Events they would be interested in attending at such a facility included dances, pool, and sports. Forty—six percent feel that a teen board should run it and make decisions; 35% would be willing to serve on that board. We will continue to look at this issue. Regina was only able to distribute the survey in the Wayzata High School. She would like to get it out to kids from other high schools in the Plymouth area. Anderson said he doesn't see an overwhelming desire for this facility. Singer thinks that's indicative of the age group that responded. Blank said this idea began with the Teen Council which is made up of high school kids. Armstrong High School won't allow us to distribute the survey — they don't want the extra paperwork in the school. Fiemann asked if we have a target age group for a teen center. Blank said no, not at this time. Right now we're just in the phase of PRAC Minutes/March 2002 Page 9 gathering data. Teen Centers seem to have short shelf lives, maybe three to five years. Apple Valley has a rather elaborate facility for their Teen Center. The Depot is located in Hopkins, and Rezabek says it's always packed. He says he doesn't consider it a teen center, but rather a coffee shop. Some members of the Youth Council want a place where they can drink coffee and listen to music. Singer says they're leaning more and more on doing Internet surveys. Maybe the Teen Council could come up with a way to use that tool. It was suggested that we look into the Armstrong web site as a way to get to the Armstrong kids. Lots of the kids gather now at Lunds coffee shop, Evans said. Anderson agreed with Blank that teen centers don't seem to have a good track record. c. Others. Director Blank introduced Abbey Glaze, a fourth grader at Birchview Elementary. She contacted the Mayor about planting a garden. Blank met with her and the Mayor, and then a subsequent meeting with Paul Buck was held. The plan involves the Parkers Lake North Picnic Shelter and the hillside leading up to it. The garden will have the theme "America the Beautiful." Abbey and her friends have been doing fundraising to help raise money for the garden. They will maintain the garden until they leave for college. The petunias, which will make up the stripes on the flag, will need to be replanted every year. That will be a third of the cost of the garden. All of the other plants are perennials — cranberry bushes, and grasses like Russian sage and silver miscanthus. It involves 1,800 plants and will cost approximately $3,000. Abbey introduced two of her friends that accompanied her to the PRAC meeting, Thomas Churchill and Kelly McGinnis. They also go to school at Birchview. Staff will work with the kids on this. Blank says their plan is doable, and staff has been looking at this site for the last 10 years trying to figure out what to do with it. Blank feels this is a wonderful idea. Several meetings have been held at the school. Their first idea was to do something close to the ballfrelds with a garden around some pine trees. Then they decided on this plan. Meyer asked about the size of the flag. It will be 30 x 18 feet. Rezabek suggested that they get some of the plants donated by local nurseries. Anderson asked when they would start planting, and Abbey said they would begin in May. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION a. West Medicine Lake Park restrooms. The Council approved terminating construction of these facilities. b. Accepted annual report and work plan The Council accepted the annual report and thanked PRAC for their hard work. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Northwest Greenway. Council approved and adopted the Northwest Greenway master plan. Once we get all the maps done, everyone that touches on the Greenway will get a letter from the City. Maps will be available to people free of charge. b. Millennium Garden update. Great strides are being made — the main wall for the arbor has been poured. Ponds and fountains have been poured. Blank said we are on schedule to finish construction this year. PRAC Minutes/March 2002 Page 10 c. Hilde Performance Center update. Workers are busy trying to put the roof on. They are laying tongue and groove two inch pine boards for the roof. This project is on schedule. d. Greenwood youth sports update. This project is also on schedule. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review and approve Mud Lake neighborhood park master plan. Barry Warner and Ken Grieshaber were introduced by Blank. Blank explained that we sent letters to residents inviting them to a planning meeting. Four hundred thirty four letters were mailed out. Twelve people attended the neighborhood meeting. Comments received were very positive. The property consists of a lake, wetlands, trees, etc. We know an important issue for them is crossing County Road 47. Staff met with the highway department, and Three Rivers Park District to discuss options for crossing this road. A third of the night was spent talking about this. The neighborhood is confident the city did its homework on this issue. Warner said they appreciated the opportunity to assist on this project. He stated that this is a very distinct project — very few neighborhoods in the park system have a lake in their park. Interstate 494 is aligned on the easterly edge and is a quarter mile east of the park. The Camelot neighborhood is on the north side of 47. Begin Oaks Golf Course is on the south. There is low density residential to the west and a vacant parcel to be developed to the northwest. The neighborhood petitioned to rename the lake and that is in the works now. That will take place on April 2nd. The City plans to drain the lake as a proactive measure to improve water quality and vegetation within the lake. That work may take place this summer. Water will go out the northwest culvert and migrate to the north. When the lake bed is dry, it will go through a freeze/thaw cycle to kill off unwanted plants. During the spring of 2003, as water fills back in, it should improve and there should be a reduction in emergent vegetation. Future development of Cheshire Lane has been planned by the City. Much preliminary work has been done on this already. This development will be done on an incremental basis as property around it is developed, Warner explained. A regional trail will connect this area to an existing trail. Different alignments could potentially occur. One is to cross the wetlands with a boardwalk. One is to cross through the park area or provide some type of access to the park. Grieshaber described the park's existing conditions. It is 47 acres, 25 are made up of water, three are wetland, and then 19 acres of dry land. Several significant stands of trees are located here. There are three possible pedestrian crossings. There are steep slopes along the shoreline. There are a number of great panoramic views of the lake. Grieshaber then showed some photographs of how the property looks now. There is a potential hazard crossing County Road 47 because of the curvature of the road. There is a nice picnic area that overlooks the lake. After identifying the existing conditions, consultants developed a plan including a 10' wide asphalt trail, which will be 10-12 feet from the lakeshore. There will be a looping trail that will take people to a knoll/picnic area. The trail will likely be a mile in length. Several boardwalk crossings are being considered. Some interpretative signage around perimeter of the lake is being considered. The consultants are proposing access to the parking lot aligning with Dallas Lane, large enough for six to eight cars, with a turnaround, some bike racks, a planting area, satellite enclosures, paths transitioning to play areas, swing containers, and a buffer between the basketball court and benches. A split rail fence buffer may be installed along County Road 47. Other PRAC Minutes/March 2002 Page 11 amenities include benches, gliders, picnic tables, two play structures for different age groups, picnic shelters, swings, etc. Warner then discussed some of the details of pedestrian crossings over County Road 47. Recognizing that a portion of the service area is north of 47, staff needs to address how to cross 47. Some of the things that need to be considered here include that 47 is under the jurisdiction of Hennepin County. The current speed limit is 50 mph. Traffic projections have been made through the year 2020. Traffic volume now is 3,500 vehicles per day. Based on the transportation plan, the area east of Cheshire is anticipated within the next 20 years to see 20,500 vehicles per day, west of Cheshire 16,500 vehicles per day. Improvements may involve three or four lanes in the future but not for at least five years. Today this is classified as a major collector. When Cheshire is constructed, there will be an intersection with County Road 47. A 3—way stop likely will be installed here. When Three Rivers Park trail goes in, it may cross at Dallas, or there could be a grade separated crossing here. The consultant is suggesting that the profile of County Road 47 could be changed to allow for a tunnel crossing beneath it near Dallas or Cheshire. A significant component here is cost. Signing and striping the roadway is fairly inexpensive, and this could be the short—term solution for crossing County Road 47. As a safety precaution, parents should accompany their children to the park if they must cross County Road 47. The mid—term plan for crossing the road involves a signal at Cheshire, which would cost approximately $125,000. The cost for a tunnel is substantially more. A bridge costs between $200,000 and $300,000, and they are rarely used. The best long—term improvement is a tunnel underneath County Road 47. The City, Three Rivers Park District, and Hennepin County could possibly cooperate on this. Blank recommended that the plan be approved and forwarded to the City Council. Meyer likes the tunnel idea. Fiemann asked how far the picnic shelter is from where kids will be playing. Grieshaber said 40-50 feet. Fiemann thinks that's too far away. There has been a request to make the picnic shelter large enough to accommodate homeowner association picnics. Blank said we would try. Right now the concept is for the shelter to accommodate 2-4 tables. Singer feels that the picnic shelter should be between the play area and road, so that people can more easily keep an eye on children who may take off running toward the road. There will be a split rail fence along the road, and there's a ditch there, too. The park is higher than the road by at least six or seven feet. Blank says we are better off doing a fence and shrubbery to block noise. There will be bench seating, too. Singer wanted to know the walking distance for someone west of Cheshire. Blank said six blocks or so. We think people will drive there. This park is unique because it has a lake. This will attract more people. We are also considering putting in some canoe racks near the lake. Rezabek asked if the parking lot is large enough, or would cars be able to pull up on the grass somewhere. Blank said there is a possibility for a second parking lot off Cheshire in the southwest corner, but we have to wait for developers to come in before we make any decisions. Fiemann likes the idea of having the option to build a second parking lot. Blank said we haven't gotten to the design engineering phase yet. If we can expand the parking lot to nine cars we will. Rezabek asked if the DNR has any ideas about stocking the lake with some fish. Blank said we are working with the DNR, but the lake probably won't be deep enough to maintain fish. Blank isn't sure the lake will be disked. He stated that our environmental engineer is working on submitting a permit to the DNR. We don't know what they will allow. We want to get rid of the lily pads and get rid of the scum on the lake that forms in August. Landscapers will haul silt PRAC Minutes/March 2002 Page 12 away for free, because they want that soil, according to Rezabek. Singer wanted to know if the neighbors asked to have the speed limit lowered on this road. The City Council has to ask the state to do that, Blank said. Quite frankly, this doesn't happen very often. FIEMANN MOVED AND SINGER SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MUD LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK MASTER PLAN WITH CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO DREDGING THE LAKE BOTTOM AND TO LEAVE THE OPTION OPEN FOR ADDING A SECOND PARKING LOT. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH ALL AYES. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION Rezabek asked about the decision to change the name from Hennepin Parks to Three Rivers Park District. Blank explained that it was because the District owns property in four different counties, they have joint boards, and problems with identity. The three rivers are the Minnesota, Mississippi, and Crow. Their official name on paper is still Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District. STAFF COMMUNICATION Blank stated that the Sailing Club wants to build docks for 50 boats south of East beach. They met with Joe Harty, and he told them he is strongly opposed to this. The next thing the Sailing Club needs to do is call Three Rivers Park District to see if they have any property for them to use. Staff has asked the Sailing Club to contact AMLAC (Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens), who are the primary players of anything that goes on on the lake. It is in their best interest to talk to them. The Sailing Club currently rents space from Joe Harty, but he is limited by City code as to what he can do. He cannot expand, or add docks or moorings in the lake. They don't want to pay Joe's fees any longer. The Sailing Club knows the City owns property along the lake. A major hurdle to additional docks is parking. Joe Harty has parking. We have property north and south of Harty's. On the south end of East Beach where the sand volleyball courts are located, there's 200 feet of available land. The Sailing Club then went to the steel plant, and they have agreed to allow parking there, because they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Anderson suggested commissioners should visit this site if possible prior to the April meeting. Blank says AMLAC may oppose any idea to put more motorized boats on the lake, but they may not oppose additional sailboats. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Eric Blank From: Donna Sankey Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 1:52 PM To: Jeff Hohenstein; Tom Anderson; Karl Pehler; Eric Hollan; Doug Hamspon; Amy Mattson; Eric Blank; Diane Evans; Nancy Pederson; Mara Herman; Megan Leitner; Sheri Moonen; Barb Ackerson Subject: April Here are some interesting statistics for April 9 For transactions (payments): Web 161 (16%) TTR 515 (51%) 67% total electronic payments Others 337 Total 1013 For individual registrations: y43 y I DWeb411 (17%) a TTR 1200 (49%) 66% total electronic individual registrations 1y96 q 70 5 Others 828 Total 2439 'Awt 1a6S c Total dollars: $104,685 (beating our old record by about $25,000) The day went pretty well, all things considered. We had $33,000 worth of transactions by the time we arrived at 8:00. We had a LOT of phone calls from people wanting to know their ID numbers or with questions on how to use the system. We had one instance where the system wanted to double charge a person for a class while they were registering on the Web, but they managed to correct the problem themselves, and all is well. That is the only blip we know of. The $80,000 batch of credit card transactions took 2.5 hours to authorize and a similar amount of time to settle. (I don't know exactly, because went to lunch during that phase.) Our next big test will be on April 16, when we do swimming registration and non-resident registration starts. I don't expect it to be nearly as challenging as April 9, but all systems must be go. Thanks to the IT department for all your help and support. Interested i n earning about Volunteer as a School Days Guide May 8 (Wednesday) May 9 (Thursday) or May 10 (Friday) The City of Plymouth's History Fest School Days is a special event that celebrates Plymouth's past . Elementary kids can learn about Plymouth's history and view voyageur encampments. Guides escort. a group from one site to another. Call Nancy Anderson, Coordinator of Volunteers, City of Plymouth, at FITNESS Bikram Yoga Ages: 13 -18 It's Hot! It's Fun! It's for ` every BODY. The studio is heated - be prepared to sweat and have a great time. Class meets at the Bikram Yoga Studio on Sundays, 4:30-6:00 p.m. TTR # / Cost: 134821$32 Date: Apr 28— May 19 TTR # / Cost: 13483/$40 Date: Jun 16—Jul 14 TTR # / Cost 134841$40 Date: Jul 21—Aug 18 Jazz/Funk Ages: 12-18 For beginners to advanced - learn some funky moves and get a great workout. Guaranteed fun! Classes meet at the Plymouth Creek Center. TTR # / Cost: 13839/$28 Date: Mon, Jun 17 -Jul 8 Time: 3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. TTR # / Cost: 138401$28 Date: Thu, Jul 18 -Aug 8 Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu Ages: 13-18 J A non-competitive, traditional martial art - primary emphasis is on self-defense and perfection of one's character. Parkers Lake Pavilion Co. Rd. 6 & Niagara Laoe TTR # / Cost: 13738/$33 Date: Mon, Apr 22 - Jun 3 no class 5/27) Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Edina Realty Lower Level 3021 Harbor Lane TTR # / Cost: 13739/$39 Date: Tue, Jun 18 -Jul 23 Time: 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Techno Aerobics Ages: 12 -1S Awesome music, great moves and lots of fan - all in the name of exercise. Classes meet at the Plymouth Creek Center from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. TTR # / Cost: 13837/$21 Date: Wed, Jun 19—Jul 10 TTR # / Cost: 13838/$21 _ Date: Wed, Jul 17—Aug 7 OPEN-AIR EXPEDITIONS The following classes meet at Staring Lake Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie unless indicated otherwise. Canoe Basics Ages: 12 -18 Make this the year you learn to paddle. TTR # / Cost: 13741/$12 Date: Thu, Jun 27 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Plymoath park & Pecreatioh TCAN REKKATJON Camperaft Skills Ages: 11-18.m, .It Camping - find out what its all about. Learn from an experienced naturalist the fine art of camp cooking, tent set-up, knot tying, and low impact camping. TTR # / Cost: 138141$7 Date: Fri, Jun 14 Time: 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Kayak Basics Ages: 12 -18 This class is designed for first time kayakers and those new to the sport. TTR # / Cost: 13743/$43 Date: Fri, Jul 12 Time: 12:00 p.m. —4:00 p.m. TTR # / Cost: 14281/$43 Date: Fri, Aug 2 Time: 12:00 p.m. —4:00 p.m. Canoe Day Trip Ages: 12 -18 Paddle the Cannon River - suitable for novice paddlers and up. Participants should bring clothing appropriate for the weather, a lunch, snacks and beverage. TTR # / Cost: 13740/$33 Date: Wed, Jul 17 Time: 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. Rock Climbing - Outdoor Ages: 12 -18 This is an introductory -level course for beginning rock climbers. Experience the thrill of hanging from a rope on the side of a cliff. Students provide their own lunch and transportation to the site - Taylor's Falls, Minnesota. TTR # I Cost: 137421$60 Date:Tue, Aug 6 Time: 8:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. SAFETY TRAINING Babysitter Training Course Ages: 11-15 Prerequisites: for ages 11-15; students must be 11 by last day of the course. Participants will learn the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children ,in': the absence of parents or adult guardians. Those who successfully complete the class will receive a Red Cross course participation certificate. Classes meet at the Plymouth Creek Center from 1:00 - 6:30 p.m. TTR # / Cost: 13819/$47 Date: Sat, May 4 - May 11 TTR # / Cost: 13820/$47 Date:. Sat, Jun 22 - Jun 29 TTR # / Cost: 13821/$47 Date: Sat, Aug 3 -Aug 10 CPR for the Babysitter Ages: 11-15 Students must be 11 by the last day of the course. Discussion, demo, and skills practice for CPR and choking in child and infant victims. American Heart Assoc. certification. Classes meet at the Plymouth Creek Center from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. TTR # / Cost: 13827/$42 Date: Sat, Jun 22 TTR # / Cost: 13828/$42 Date: Sat, Jul 27 ARTS & CRAFTS Basic Drawing Ages: 12-18 Develop your drawing skills and techniques in this fun, relaxed class. Materials will be supplied at the first class. Classes meet at the Plymouth Creek Center. TTR # / Cost: 138251$36 Data: Wed, Jun 12 -Jul 10 no class 7/3) Time: 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. TTR # / Cost: 13826/$36 Data: Wed, Jul 17 -Aug 7 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Bookmaking Ages: 12 -18 Create a delightful personalized book to journal past and future memories. In this class you will be able to craft a memory journal from start to finish. Materials will be provided during class. Classes meet at the Plymouth Creek Center. TTR # / Cost: 13867/$38 Date: TueM/ed, Jun 25 -Jun 26 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. TTR # / Cost: 13868/$38 Date: . Tue/Thu, Aug 13 -Aug 15 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Painting - Acrylics w Ages: 12-18. Learn how to establish depth, texture and technique in this fun, relaxed class. Partake in group discussion and receive individual. .assistance while developing the painting of your choice. Materials will be supplied at the first class. Classes meet at the Plymouth Creek Center. TTR # / Cost: 13833/$56 Date: Mon, Jul 8- Jul 29 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. MUSIC EVENTS The Stage Ages: 12 -18 Check out `The Stage' at Parker's Lake Park from 5 - 9 p.m., on Thu, July 11. Bands/musicians from area schools will be rockin'. lakeside at this four hour event. ATTENDANCE IS FREE. SEEEINGI: Musicians from area schools interested in performing on July 11. TRY OUTS will be held Tue, May 7th, from . 6-8 p.m. at the Plymouth Creek Center. To book try -outs or for more information, call 763-509-5228. MN Opera Venture Program Ages: 11-14 Opera Venture - participants create their own opera. Under the guidance of a composer, a director and a stagecraft artist, students compose, stage and perform an original piece of music theater. Related arts and craft activities, plus a field trip to the Minnesota Opera, Will highlight this program. Program meets at the Plymouth Ice Center. TTR 4: 13736 Date: Mon -Fri, Jun 17 - Jul 2 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: 175 Res. $193 Non -Res. DANCE Hip Hop Dance Studio Ages: 12-18 1 / Move to a funky beat and n develop cutting edge hip- hop dance moves. Put together a series of moves that will impress friends on and off the dance floor. Classes meet at the Plymouth Creek Center from 6-8 p.m. TTR # / Cost: 13834/$21 Date: Tuerrhu, Jun 25 -Jun 27 TTR # / Cost: 138351$21 Date: Tue/Thu, Jul 23 -Jul 25 TTR # / Cost: 13836/$21 Date: Tue/Thu, Aug 6- Aug 8 PrecisionI igh Kick Danceline Ages: 12 -1'6 Participate in this clinic and find out what danceline is all about. Learn basic and advanced moves. Clinic meets at the Plymouth Creek Center. TTR # / Cost: 13841/$44 Date: MonrrueNVed Jul 22 - Jul 24 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. TRIPS Twins Game Trip fee includes transportation, leadership, lower level general admission seating, a soft drink and a tub of popcorn. TTR # / Cost: 13859/$13 Date: Tue, Jun 11 Time: 6:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Horseback Riding No experience _ necessary. The cost -- includes transportation, —_ trail guides and horseback riding. One Hour Mrorning Ride TTR # / Cost: 13747/$24 Date: Wed, Jun 19 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Two Hour Afternoon Ride TTR # / Cost: 137481$47 Date: Thu, Aug 1 Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Valleyfair Transportation, admission, and leadership included in trip fee. Please bring money or pack a meal to satisfy the hunger you are sure to build. TTR # / Cost: 13842/$48 Date: Sun, Jun 23 Time: 1:00 P.M. -10:00 P.M. Cascade Bay Waterpark Trip fee includes transportation, admission' and leadership. Food and beverage concessions are available at the waterpark. TTR # / Cost: 13844 / $11 Date: 'Mon, Jul 15 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 P.M. Bunker Hills Wave Pool We're headed for Twilight. Teen Night. Trip fee includes transportation, admission, leadership, food and beverage. TTR # / Cost:. 13843/$g Date: - Tue, Jul 23 Time: 5:15 p.m. -10:30 p.m. Minnesota Thunder Professional soccer at its finest. Trip fee includes transportation, general admission and leadership. TTR #I Cost: 13860/$11 Date: Fri, Jul 26 Time: 6:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m. Minnesota Lynx Women's Basketball! Trip fee includes transportation, admission and leadership. TTR # / Cost:. 13861/$11 Date: Sun, Aug 4 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wild Mountain Waterpark There are dry and wet rides that will have You hopping all day. Trip fee includes transportation, admission and 41 leadership. Please pack a lunch -or bring money for food/beverage concessions. TTR # / Cost: 13845/$31 Date: Fri, Aug 16 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m SPORTS Co-Rec Softball League ' Plymouth Parks & Recreation is offering a Co-Rec High School Slo-Pitch Softball League geared for students currently in the 10th -12th grade. Cost is $150 per team. Call Plymouth Parks & Recreation at (763) 509-5200 for more information and team registration form. Each team must have an adult organizer. Preseason team meeting Tuesday, June 4 - 6:30 p.m., Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Avenue. Tennis -USA Juniors League Ages. -12-16 Players must have previous tennis experience and be able to sustain arally with forehand and backhand, serve and return serves, be somewhat consistent on volleys; and be able to keep score. The program will begin Monday, June 17, with practices. Fees include a team shirt. Registration deadline is June 3. Cost: .$50 Res. $55 Non -Res Armstrong Tennis Courts 10635 36di Avenue TTR #: 13385 Date: Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 17-)ul31 Time: 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Parkers Lake Tennis Courts County Road 6 & Niagam Lane TTR #: 13386 Date: MonNVed/Fri, Jun 17 -Aug 2 Time: 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Badminton Club Interested in playing some outdoor badminton this summer? Attend the club meeting at Plymouth Creek Center on Tue, June 18, at 6 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS Youth Town Forum Grades: 8 -12 The Plymouth Youth ItAdvisoryCouncilcordially invites all Plymouth you to participate in the Youth Town Forum. The Forum is a venue for Young Plymouth residents to learn about and express their opinions on current and future City initiatives. FREE food and beverages will be available at this event. Please call 763-509-5054 by Thursday, April 25 to register for the event. The event will be held at the Plymouth Creek Center. Date: Mon, May 13 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SERVICE Summer Teen Volunteer Ages: 14 8, Up The Summer Teen Volunteer Program a great way for teens to spend part of their summer. Develop confidence and gain new skills in . a structured, supervised setting. This experience can be listed on job and school applications and resumes. Volunteer opportunities include playground programs, T -ball and much more. Scheduling is flexible. Interested teens need to complete a Program application, send a $10 check payable to Park and Recreation) and attend the half-day training on Thursdav morning, June 13. Call Nancy Anderson, Coordinator of Volunteers, at 763-509-5230 for information and an application. The activities listed on this flyer are offered by the Plymouth Park & Recreation Department and are listed M the 2002 Summer issue of the PLYMOUTH LEISURE TIMES RECREATION GUIDE. If you have questions or concerns regarding teen activities please call Regina Michaud at 763-509-.5228. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Jill Iiijiill 6th Annual bration A Springtime 0ele of April 12 - April 16, 2002 Plymouth Creek Center 14800 34th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN Primavera Schedule Friday, April 12 Exhibit Open, 5 - 9 p.m. Opening Reception Music by the Plymouth Community Concert Band Ensembles al Music for Everyone School Students Awards Presentation, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Exhibit Open, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ongoing Musical Entertainment Sunday, April 14 Exhibit Closed Monday, April 15 Exhibit Open, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & 7 - 8:30 p.m. Entertainment Sampler Featuring Local Performing Artists, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 Exhibit Open, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fine Arts J For more information, call 763.509.5200. 1. eu iding a Quality Community DATE: April 8, 2002 TO: PRAC FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation EfD SUBJECT: Medicine Lake Sailing Club Proposal Attached for your information is a memo dated February 28 from the Medicine Lake Sailing Club. The memo outlines the Sailing Club's request to use the south 400 feet of shoreline at East Medicine Lake Beach. As shown on the attached drawing, they have proposed to provide locations for up to 60 boats, 50 along three new docks, and 10 on boat lifts along the shore. They propose that this would be phased in over time. This is not a unique situation, in that many other lakes in the metropolitan area, such as Lake Harriet, have private boats that rent space from the local municipality. Some of the key questions the Commission needs to debate are outlined below: 0 Is this a business that we want to engage in? 0 Do we wish to compete with the private sector that's offering this business at this time? 0 If we do this, should we allow exclusive rights to the waterfront to the Medicine Lake Sailing Club, or should we open this up to the general public and motorized boats, not just sailboats? 0 Should we charge a rent for the use of public park land? If so, how much? 0 How many boats should we allow? How many boats can the lake handle? 0 How long should a dock be on the lake? 0 Where will the docks/lifts, etc., be stored during the winter months? 0 Should we limit space to anyone renting at this site to Plymouth or Medicine Lake area residents only? 0 Should we save this shoreline for some future use? I have checked with the Hennepin County Sheriff Water Patrol about this issue. There are no rules or regulations regarding docks on Medicine Lake. This issue would be completely at the discretion of the City of Plymouth. However, Lt. Johnson, the representative I spoke to, did indicate that extremely long docks would need to be marked, bear reflectors, or even be lit up at night, so they do not become hazardous to the boating public. One of the problems at this location is sailboats. They have a fixed keel in many cases or need to put their keel down, which requires deep water. This location happens to be one of the more shallow locations on the lake, thus, the practical need to have much longer docks than you would typically find on the shoreline. Before any final action is taken on this by the Commission and Council, we need to find the proper way to secure public input. Both the Sailing Club and I have been in contact with AMLAC (Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens) group. I have talked on two occasions with the President of AMLAC regarding this issue. AMLAC intends to have this on their formal agenda for a meeting approximately two weeks from now. We should have a written memo outlining their thoughts on this issue at our May meeting. Analysis: I think this is a very interesting proposal the Sailing Club has brought forth. I think it's possible to build a case supporting adding docks at East Medicine Lake Beach and it's also possible to support a case denying this request. At this time, staff has not come to a conclusion and would rather wait to hear from the community before making our final recommendation to the Commission. To that end, I am suggesting that this item be held over to your May meeting to allow for further community input. 1 do think it would be helpful if each of you were to pay a visit to East Medicine Lake Beach prior to the meeting on Thursday. Park in the normal lot off 17th Avenue and view the shoreline from the southern half of the parking lot to the south end of the park. I have also attached for Commission review the rules and regulations by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District regarding docks on Lake Minnetonka, which I got from the Sheriff's Water Patrol. Representatives from the Sailing Club will be at Thursday night's meeting to answer any questions you may have. EB/np Medicine `Lalte Sailing Club February 28, 2002 City of Plymouth Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Attn: Eric Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Medicine Lake Sailing Club Request for Access for Sailboats Dear Mr. Blank: The Medicine Lake Sailing Club ("MLSC") asks you to present to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission our request for access to park property as described below. BACKGROUND The MLSC is a Minnesota not-for-profit organization formed in 1979 to support the sport of sailboat racing on Medicine Lake. We focus on family participation, and our primary memberships are called Family Memberships." We attract sailors interested in smaller sailboats. We once had several boat types, but recently membership has dropped, and only two boat types actively race: Flying Scots and MC Scows. We have three MC Scows and cannot be assured they will stay with us. Two obstacles limit our ability to retain members and grow the club. First, the only dock space for members is at Harty's North. We cannot recruit new members because we cannot guarantee dock space. Our second problem is cost. We attract smaller, less expensive sailboats. A used Flying Scot sailboat is 2,000 to $6,000, and used MC Scows are $700 to $3000. The cost of mooring these boats at Harty's North has driven members away to clubs on Lake Harriet, White Bear Lake, or out of the sport entirely. OPTIONS TO ADDRESS OUR CONCERNS We asked you about using the park property on either side of Harty's North for MLSC docks. You noted a parking issue associated with our use of that property. On February 14`h, we approached Mr. Harty to discuss options for MLSC members to park on his land while using MLSC docks on the park property. He quickly described this option as "a dead deal." At your suggestion, we then looked at the park property adjacent to the City beach at the south end of the lake. We approached Ryerson Tull to address parking. Ryerson will allow us to park on its lakeside parking lot. They require our organization to indemnify and hold harmless Ryerson from any and all claims or demands arising out of the use of their parking facilities, and not disrupt their business activities or their employee parking. Medicine Lake Sailing Club Request for Access for Sailboats page 2 We have obtained quotes for insurance for the property, which would name the City of Plymouth, and Ryerson as additional insureds, and we can provide each party a release of liability as may be requested by it. We believe this is a terrific opportunity for the club and the community. OUTLINE OF PROPOSAL We request permission to install up to three primary docks on the southern 400 feet of the East Beach Park property. We anticipate the maximum length of the docks would be 200 feet from the shore. We anticipate installing slips for up to 50 sailboats and a maximum of 4 -powered MLSC committee, tender, and safety vessels. We also request permission to have up to 10 boat lifts along the shore. (A drawing showing the anticipated layout is attached as Exhibit A). We do not anticipate needing the second or third docks for some time. We expect some members will continue to keep their boats at Harty's North. It is likely we will have 5 or 6 boats at the dock in the first year. We request permission to have the docks in the water from the last Saturday in April until second Saturday in October. Historically, our put -in date is the first weekend in May and take-out is the first or second weekend in October. MLSC will be responsible for installing, removing and maintaining the docks. We plan to store boat hoists and docks on the shoreline during the winter months. As the facility grows, there will probably need to be some form of bathroom facilities. PUBLIC BENEFIT IN GRANTING REQUEST Our request is in the public interest. MLSC has been a good citizen of the lake community. Our members are residents of the City of Plymouth, the City of Medicine Lake and the surrounding suburbs. Our presence on the lake has been viewed positively by residents and visitors to the lake. Moreover, by allowing our club to use the park property: The club and its activities will be more accessible to members of the community. We expect our activities on the docks with the sailboats will attract attention of citizens using the park and recreation path. Our accessibility at that location will encourage members of the community interested in sailing, either as crew or boat owner, to approach us and become involved. There will be an aesthetic value for those frequenting the park and recreation path, similar to the allure presently provided by Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet, and Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. We will have more space for members of the community interested in sailboat racing. We will be able to offer dock space at very reasonable cost. This will make the sport of sailboat racing accessible to more people in the community. MLSC is the only sailboat racing club on Medicine Lake. By granting our request, the City is not being asked to choose between competing organizations with similar goals. Medicine Lake Sailing C1ubRequest for Access for Sailboats page 3 Finally, in addition to being good citizens on the lake, our club members see themselves as ambassadors for Medicine Lake. In the last year, our boats have competed at a national regatta in Florida and regional regattas in Wisconsin on Green Bay, Lake Winnebago, and Lake Delevan and in Illinois on Lake Carlyle. Our members have excellent reputations in the sailing community, and they carry their love and enthusiasm for the sport wherever they go. When people ask where they are from, they say "Medicine Lake Sailing Club. It's in Plymouth, MN, a suburb of the Twin Cities." Although it is clearly an intangible, I believe we carry a positive message for the community. Enclosed is a copy of our club brochure. Our web site is at http://home.att.net/-misc/ PRECEDENT FOR GRANTING THE REQUEST The City of Monona, Wisconsin, which is adjacent to the City of Madison, has an arrangement with the Lake Monona Sailing Club similar to what we are requesting. The sailing club owns and maintains docks on City park land and club members keep their lifts and sailboats on the docks. CONCLUSION We ask that our request be favorably reviewed. If our request could be acted upon yet this spring, it would be a great opportunity for us to move forward this year. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 952 829-5670. Very truly yours, MED^ICINE LAKE SAAIILING CLUB Larry Leistiko ' Commodore Cc: LMSC Board of Directors Enclosures: Drawing of Dock Layout, Club Brochure 400 feet Medicine Lake Sailing Club Dock Layout Rev. 1 2/27/2002 Seale 1/32" = P i 10 zo si ao Exhibit "A" What is Medicine Lake Sailing Club? A small sailing club on Medicine Lake, approximately 50 members, with one com- mon interest: We want to sail well, race, and enjoy the sport. Our members are all levels of experience and ability. You will be sailing with experts and beginners. If you're an expert and love competition, but not contention, you've found a home. Where? Medicine Lake is in Plymouth, a western Twin Cities suburb. Club headquarters is at Harty's North Landing on the east side of Medicine Lake. When? Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM Sunday afternoons at 1:00 PM The season starts on the first Sunday in May. nt s.a °i d1: tin "A UJt '" What Does the Sailing Club Do? We race... On Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons and special race series on holiday weekends. We learn... from each other. We socialize... during racing days and at spe- cial social events. Opportunities A Meeting other sailors and learning from them. A Crewing on other people's boats. A Trophys and recognition for improvement. A Having fun sailing! What Kinds of Boats Sail in the Club? We have 2 established one design fleets: A MC Scow fleet (also accepts other Scows) A Flying Scot fleet But also... We have an Open Class fleet where virtual- ly any type of sailboat can race. Races in this fleet are judged with handicap based on basic boat speed. Want more Information? Check our Website at: home.att.net/-misc Or Call: Larry Leistiko 952-829-5669 Dick Remde 763-557-1749 Walt Barniskis 763-545-3054 Larry Klick 763-546-1042 Sabin Peterson 763-533-7900 RPR -08-2002 10:53 HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF L 9524710314 P.02/08 CHAPTER II REGULATION OF STRUCTURES WITHIN THE LAKE Section 2.001. Statement of Findings. The Board of Directors oftheLMCDfindsanddeterminesthat: a) Increasing population and development pressure is occurring and is likely to continue in the future; b) Such pressures increase the storage of watercraft on the public waters of the.Lake;- c) There is a relationship between watercraft storage on the Lake and the intensity of watercraft usage; and d) The intensity of watercraft use and storage on the public waters of the Lake has the effect of: diminishing the aesthetic and recreational qualities of the Lake; increasing congestion along theshoreline; endangering the safety of users of the Lake; reducingthetotalareaoflakesurfaceavailableforpublicuse; adversely affecting wildlife and its habitat on the Lake and along the Lakeshore; and polluting the Lake and its shore. Accordingly, in furtherance of the purposes, goals and Policies set forth in Section 1.01 of this Code, the Board hasadoptedtheprovisionsofthisChapter. Section 2.01. Authorized Dock Use Area. Subd. 1. Prohibition. No person shall use any area of theLakeoutsideanauthorizeddockusearea, for docks, moorings, watercraft storage, swimming floats, ski jump storage or divingtowers, unless such use is specifically permitted under theProvisionsofthischapter. No person shall use any area of theLakewithinanyauthorizeddockuseareafordocks, moorings, wdtezcraft storage, swimming floats, ski jump storage or divingtimerswithouttheconsentoftheriparianowner. No person who isIchargeorcontrolofanypropertyontheLakewhetherasowner, tenant, occupant, lessee, or otherwise, shall allow any sunken, eked, junked, or discarded watercraft to remain within any dockeareaforaperiodoflongerthanoneweek; provided, however, t this limitation shall not apply to watercraft within the dockareaofacommercialestablishmentengagedinthebusinessofiringandrehabilitatingwatercraftwhichissoengagedwithtosuchwatercraft. 2. Description of Authorized Dock Use Area. Andockuseareaisdescribedasfollows: Length - The authorized dock use area for sites borderingBextendsintotheLakeadistanceequultothesiteLake 16- RPR -08-2002 10:53 HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF L frontage to be measured at right angles t except as provided herein, shall not distance of greater than 200 feet in the in existence on August 30, 1978, and 100 docks to be measured on a line parallel extended into the Lake. In the case existence on August 30, 1978, the lakewz use area more than 100 feet from the shor the distance from shore of the docks in e that portion of said docks more than 10( may not be altered or expanded. 9524710314 P.03/08 Rev. 6-97) the side site lines and, extend into the Lake a case of. commercial docks feet in the case of other o the site side lines as of commercial docks in rd extension of the dock line shall be limited to cistence on said date and feet from the shoreline A site in existence on February 5, 1970, which has a Lakefrontageof40feetormore, but less than 60 feet, may have a dockextendingupto60feetintothelake. Any such site which has aLakefrontageoflessthan40feetmayhaveadockwhichextendsbeyondtheauthorizeddockuseareatothepointnecessarytoreachawaterdepthoffourfeet, measured from 929.4 feet NGVD, and nofurther; provided that no such dock shall be located or extendedmorethan60feetintotheLake. Side setbacks requirements shallbeobserved, however, unless a variance is granted by the BoardunderSection1.07. b) Width - The authorized dock use area for sites borderingontheLakeislimitedinwidthbythesetbacklimitationsPrescribedherein. The setback from side site lines as extended intheLakeshallbeasfollows: For that portion of the length of the authorized dock use area which extends from the shore The setback shall be Zero to 50 feet 10 feet 50 to 100 feet 15 feet 100 to 200 feet 20 feet 1) Where boat slips open toward a side site line, the setback provided shall be at least equal to the slip depth, but shall not be less than 20 feet. 2) Setbacks shall be doubled for all multiple docks or mooring areas and commercial docks on each side where such multiple docks are not located adjacenttoanothermultipledockormooringareaorcommercialdocks; provided, however, that multipledocksormooringareasandcommercialdocksin existence on May 3, 1978, shall be non -conformingstructuresandshallnotbesubjecttothis subparagraph 2.) as long as such structures are notexpanded, and further provided that setbacks established by Section 2.12, Subd. 3 are notrequiredtobedoubledpursuanttothis subparagraph 2). RPR -08-2002 10:54 HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF L 9524710314 P.04i08 Rev. 5-97) 3) The authorized dock use area, in the case of sites50feetinwidthorlessinexistenceonFebruary2, 1970, may be expanded to a side setbacklimitationoffivefeet, provided that such setbackinnowayimpairsaccesstoneighboringdocks. c) Measurement - Authorized dock use areas shall be measuredfromthepointwhichformstheshorelinewhentheLakeisatelevation929.4, National Geodetic Vertical Datum, 1929. d) Temporary low water dock extensions for docks notrequiringalicenseunderSection2.03. (For multiple docks ormooringareas, refer to Section 1.07, Subd.'9.) During periodswhentheLakelevelfallsbelow928.0 feet and when so declared byresolutionoftheBoard, the Executive Director may issue permitsfortemporarydockextensionsbeyondtheauthorizeddockuseareasubjecttothefollowinglimitations: 1) Need for the temporary dock extension must bedemonstratedbytheapplicant. 2) The extension shall be a temporary, seasonal type' dock. No extensions may be on pile driven or permanent year round docks. 3) The extension shall meet all requirements of this Code other than the length limitation described inthisSection. 4) The extension shall only be permitted during thetimethewaterlevelisbelowelevation928.0 feet and, at any given time, shall be permitted only totheextentoftheequivalentdockageandcomparable depth existing at a Lake elevation of 929.4 feet_ 5) The extension, together with the original dock, shall not be used to provide storage space for a greater number of watercraft than are authorizedunderthisCode. 6) Temporary extensions must be removed for the winter season, no later than November 15. Subd. 3. Setback Adjustments and Common Use of Adjacent DockUseAreas. Two or more adjoining site owners may by mutualagreementadjustthesidesetbackrequirementsbetweensuchadjoiningsitesormayusetheircombinedauthorizeddockuseareasforasinglecommondockormooringareasubjecttothefollowingconditions: a) Adjustment of side setback requirements is permitted subject to the following limitations: MIP -12 APR -08-2002 10:54 HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF L 9524710314 P.05i08 Rev. 5-97) 1) adjustment is only permitted: a) between or among owners of two or more non-commercial docks for the private non-commercial use of the site owners; or b) between an owner of a municipal dock and an owner of a multiple dock. 2) owners must observe side setbacks at the outer site lines of such adjoining sites. 3) setbacks may not be adjusted if the effect is to increase the authorized dock use area of a site used for a structure or for watercraft storage which is not in compliance- with the current provision of section 2.05. 4) separation between docks on such adjacent sites must be no less than the following: FOR THE PORTION OF THE LENGTH OF THE DOCK WHICH EXTENDS FROM THE SHORE zero to 50 feet 50 to 100 feet 100 to 200 feet THE MINIMUM SEPARATION IS 20 feet 30 feet 40 feet b) Use of one or more sites for a single common dock or mooring area is permitted subject to the following limitations: 1) combination is only permitted between or among owners of two or more non-commercial docks for the private non-commercial use of the site owners. 2) only one dock structure may be constructed on the combined dock use areas. 3) no more restricted watercraft may be stored by any owner of a combined dock facility than would be permitted at that owner's site. c) side setbacks and dock use areas between two or more adjoining sites may be adjusted by mutual consent of the site owners subject to the following conditions: 1) adjustment is only permitted: a) between or among owners of two or more non-commercial docks for the private non-commercial use of the site owners; or 18a- RPR -08-2002 10:55 HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF L 9524710314 P.06/08 Rev. 5-97) b) between an owner of a municipal dock and an owner of a private non-commercial dock. 2) owners must observe side setbacks at the outer site lines of such adjoining sites. 3) consent to the adjustment is revocable by any party to the agreement at any time. In any case in which any structure in the dock use areas of any of the adjacent sites requires a license under this Code, each annual license application must include a written consent of the owners of all affected sites. 4) no more watercraft may be stored at the adjacent sites affected by the adjustment than the sum of the number of watercraft which would be allowed at each site if there were no such adjustment. Section 2.015. Reconfiguration of Non -Conforming Structures. Subd. 1. Purpose. The protection and preservation of Lake Minnetonka has required increasingly strict regulatory measures. While the board has determined that these measures are generally appropriate on a lake wide basis, it has recognized that requiring existing facilities to come into compliance with new requirements i APR -08-2002 10:55 HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF L 9524710314 P.07i08 Rev. 7-92) Permitted dock where such repair or replacement does not alter the size, type, location' or configuration of the dock. Subd. 5. Existing Docks. Permanent docks lawfully in existence on May S, 1982, may be continued without a permit. ection 2.07. Temporary Structures. Subd. 1. Permit Required. No swimming floats, ski jumps, diving towers, buoys, markers, or other structures surrounded by navigable water shall be located in the Lake beyond the authorized dock use area without a permit from the district. Permits shall not be issued for free floating structures. Permits are not required for scuba diving floats, navigation buoys, fishing s or temporary sailing craft training markers during themarker , week except on holidays. Subd. 2. structures Within 200' of Shore. An application for a permit for a structure less than 200 feet from shore, as measured in the manner provided in Section 2.01, Subd. 2, shall be made on forms provided by the Executive Director and shall include the name, address and telephone number of the applicant; the type, number and proposed location of structures for which the permit is sought; the period of time for which the permit is sought; a statement as to whether the structure will be reflectorized; if an organization is seeking the permit, a statement as to the nature of the organization; if the permit is sought for a particular event, the nature of the event; a statement by the applicant assuming responsibility for the presence and removal of the structure or structures in the Lake; and such other information as the Executive Director may require to assist the Executive Director, or the Board, in considering the application for the permit. The Executive Director may grant any such permit upon a determination that the granting of such permit will not create unusual hazards or obstructions to navigation. Subd. 3. structures More Than 200' From Shore. Permits for a location more than 200 feet from the shoreline may be granted by the Board in accordance with Section 3.09. Where the Board issues a permit it may impose conditions to protect users of the Lake. Subd. 4. Compliance With Conditions. Locating, maintaining or using a temporary structure contrary to the conditions of thisCodeorthepermitissuedthereforisaviolationofthissection and grounds for revocation, suspension or modification of conditions of the permit pursuant to Section 1.06, Subd. 9. Subd. 5. Hazardous structures. if any permitted structure is found by the Executive Director to be a hazard or obstruction to the safe use of the Lake, the permit may be revoked by the Ziecutive Director in accordance with Section 1.05. Upon receipt Of notice of revocation the applicant shall remove the structure 35- APR -08-2002 10:55 HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF L 9524710314 P.08/08 Rev. 7-92) Within a reasonable time, which shall be specified in the notice ofapplicantdoesnotremovethestructureitmay revocation. If the app Failure of the applicant totre ve the revoc permit, re removed by the district. structure upon receipt of the notice of revocation oandinaccordancewithsuchnotice, is a violation of this section. section 2.08. Ii1e air •- Prohibition. Any temporary or permanent structure Subd. 1. licensed or permitted under the provisionsucture which is not currently Any temporary or permanent be so of this code is illegal• or hazard to navigation shall a be Which is an obstruction erson shall maintain or p person, declared by the sheriff. No pmaintainedanyillegalorhazardous structure owned by such p subd. 2. Notice of Removal. inAny illegal or hazardous struc- on bthe sheriff o£ the presence ture may be removed from the Lake accordancey with t e Executive provisions of this section. Upon notificatire in the Lake, of an illegally placed structuthe owner the Director shall give. personal wrllaced and that o f the owner fdoes structure that it is illegally p the notice do so. If the owner cannot be found ornotremovethe structure within 48 hoursthe Execut receiptofof oDirector may the district will efforts, publish notice of determined after reasonable of the district. If a remove the structure without notice, but shall p such removal once in the official newspaperor property of users ofstructureis, in the judgment of the sheriff, an imminent hazard to navigation and endangers the life, safety, the Lke, he determine remove it wneroand inform him of theticeandshall kremoval. nable effortspursuant to this Subd. 3. Impoundment. Structures removed p be desig- section shall be stored at such place of safety as may ysheriff such structures may andastorage k nated b the sheeri the payment Of of reasonable removal at any time upon expenses. impounded Subd. 4. Disposition o£ Impounded Structures- a eriod of the owner within P structures which are not re of bg the Sheriff at public auctionor sixty days may be disposed Proceeds of the sale shall be placed by 10 days published notice.district, subject to the rightll fthe ation in the general fund of the rice from the fund upon aPp owner to payment Cp the Of owle nership within six months after the and satisfactory proof sale. Property having no substantial value need not n away, but be sold a but may be discarded or give, les of theY such public auction or ems shall be retained indisposition of such a list of any such items ears after suchdistrictforatleastsixY property. of a structure Subd. 5• Other Penalties. The removal section does not prevent the distric lacing Pursuant to this penalty provided by this code for the p enforcing any 36- TOTAL P.oe b ®a PLYMOUTH AGENDA CARD r®a please print clearly) Date Name of Speaker ' V,61 / /%P Address qdd) G $T (A4 Agenda Item (List number and letter) 714j PGI 7/92 PLYMOUTH AGENDA CARD 4I t f (please print clearly) p) Date 0 Name of Speaker LoST (Ko Address 2033 LAOf4p nj 1--a Agenda Item (List number and letter) PGI 7/92 DATE: April 8, 2002 TO: PRAC FROM: Diane Evans, Superintendent of Recreation SUBJECT: Tobacco Policies Attached are some early research findings on the policies/ordinances in effect in other states around the country regarding the use of tobacco products in parks, in and around playgrounds, etc. I will keep you informed as more information comes in. DE/np 5mokina in Parks & Outdoor Facilities Diane - back in December Tracy Dean, City of Arlington, Texas asked the same question. I sent her a list of P & R departments I knew of ......so contact her at deant@ci.arlington.tx.us. I thought she was going to add it to the nrpa archives ... so you might also check there. In 1999 the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District instituted tobacco free zones Patch Reef Park and Sugar Sand Park. Their signage reads: IN CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS THIS AREA HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS A TOBACCO FREE AREA PARK STAFF ARE HAPPY TO DIRECT YOU TO AREAS WHERE TOBACCO USE IS PERMITTED THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION Smoking is permitted in the picnic area and in the parking lots, but not on the playgrounds, near the batting cages, dugouts, or on the fields. We have a no smoking policy on all of our property. We have posted the Parents Code of Ethics at all of our parks and gyms to help educate parents to our reasons. Except for the few people who actually stand in the street and smoke, it has been received rather well. Good luck! www.standrewsparks.com Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Confucius City of Puyallup, Washington has an ordinance before their council tonight to make smoking unlawful in their parks. I believe their web sight is www.puyallup.ci.wa.us The State of CA passed a law, effective Jan. 1, 2002, prohibiting smoking within the boundaries of the playground or tot lot sandbox area ($100 fine). Cities can still pass more stringent ordinances if they desire. For more information contact, www.ci)rs.org/. We do not restrict or ban smoking or tobacco products in our parks with the exception of areas designated as playgrounds. The definition of playground in our county ordinance includes athletic fields. So at any of our sportsplex or ball field facilities, we enforce the zero tobacco policy. Fletcher Parks - Tobacco products of any kind are prohibited, unless used in a designated area of the park. Tobacco products shall be prohibited at Kate's Park. We do not restrict or ban smoking or tobacco products in our parks with the exception of areas designated as playgrounds. The definition of playground in our county ordinance includes athletic fields. So at any sportsplex or ball field, we enforce the zero tolerance tobacco policy. CITY OF ARLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: JENNIFER FADDEN, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER FROM: TRACY DEAN, MARKETING RESEARCH ANALYST SUBJECT: OUTDOOR SMOKING POLICIES DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2001 Attached is a report that summarizes research conducted regarding smoking regulations in outdoor areas. The original request was specifically regarding smoking at athletic facilities; however, there is a movement to ban smoking in various types of outdoor areas where the public congregates such as parks, playgrounds, athletic facilities, college campuses, entrances to buildings, beaches, public piers, trails, and outdoor concert arenas. They are all examples of government entities restricting the public from smoking on publicly owned property. I hope the information is helpful to you. Please let me know if there are any questions that need to be answered or further research that needs to be conducted. Thank you! Attachments Outdoor Smoking Policies/Regulations/Ordinances Review of Other Organizations RESOURCES: NRPAnet -a network of 1,160 Parks and Recreation professionals from across the nation who share information The Innovation Groups - an Internet site that provides research, articles, and links that allow local governments to share innovative ideas and information, as well as policies, regulations, ordinances and other documents. Google.com - an Internet site that searches for government documents from federal and state web sites Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) - This is the website for an anti-smoking organization out of Washington, DC. Every conceivable bit of information that can be found on the anti- smoking movement can be found here. Summary of Findings BACKGROUND The original request was to research smoking policies, regulations, and/or ordinances in or around athletic facilities. As I began to uncover information, it seemed that any outdoor area where the public congregates should be included in the findings. The most extensive ban on outdoor smoking was passed in Friendship Heights, Maryland on December 12, 2000. Friendship Heights is an affluent suburban village of 5,000 residents near Washington DC. Under the policy, anyone who smokes or discards tobacco products on sidewalks, lawns, or parks and buildings owned by the Village would be issued a warning, followed by a $100 civil fine. However, on March 14, 2001, the ban was repealed because the Montgomery County Circuit Court judge said that as a special taxing district, the village had no authority to exercise police powers the law reserves for true municipalities. There has been great interest in this particular case because anti-smoking organizations that were successful getting restrictions on indoor smoking in many cases are now turning their efforts to outdoor smoking. The reasons for banning smoking in outdoor areas vary from health issues, to litter problems, to setting examples for children and teenagers, to fire prevention. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides recommendations for workplace smoking regulations; however, they can be translated into public places where customers congregate also. They recommend that every company have a smoking policy that effectively protects nonsmokers from involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke. If there are designated outdoor smoking areas, smoking should not be permitted right outside the doors (or near building ventilation system air intakes) where nonsmokers may have to pass through smoke from smokers congregated near doorways. FINDINGS The following table outlines the results of phone calls placed to Parks and Recreation Departments in Texas cities, as well as information received from North Richland Hills, Texas and Spokane, Washington in response to a request over NRPAnet. CITY CONTACT SMOKING POLICY PR/EDUCATION COMMENTS Dallas John Jenkins Smoking allowed in all outdoor NA They are working now District areas to designate smoking Manager areas, but nothing has 214-670-4100 been done yet Fort David Smoking allowed in all outdoor NA No complaints Worth Athletic areas regarding smoking Division 817-871-7690 Plano Bam Watson Smoking prohibited within the No Smoking" signs NA Athletics gates of softball complexes. outside of gates and Department Internal policy, not a city inside complexes. 972-941-7250 ordinance Letters to teams regarding policy. New teams notified during registration. Richardson Robbie Smoking allowed in all outdoor NA NA Hazelbaker areas Supt. Of Athletics 972-744-4300 Houston Maria Smoking allowed in all outdoor NA City ordinance prohibits Recreation areas smoking inside buildings Operations 713-845-1101 Austin Mark Lord Smoking allowed in all outdoor NA NA Athletics areas; Smoking prohibited 512-974-6700 during UIL/youth events where national or state rules prohibit smoking for their events. Grand Mark Smoking allowed in all outdoor NA NA Prairie Athletics Dept, areas 972-237-8109 Carrollton Mason Ward Smoking prohibited at rented NA NA Athletics Dept facilities such as pavilions, 972-466-3080 amphitheater and gazebo and immediate area around swimming pools. Smoking allowed in all athletic facilities. Corpus Bob Heil Smoking allowed in all outdoor NA NA Christi Athletics areas Supervisor 361-880-3482 Irving Tom Henry City ordinance prohibits NA Irving City Ordinance Athletics Dept smoking in "any seating area of attached 972-721-2600 an athletic facility including indoor or outdoor athletic facilities", among other city- owned property. Any person violating this ordinance shall be fined not in excess of 500. North Christina Lopez City ordinance prohibits Notice was given by North Richland Hills Richland Parks and smoking, chewing, or dipping adding to all Rules and City Ordinance Hills Recreation tobacco or snuff within the Regulations signs attached Dept confines of city -owned and located in all parks. response to operated buildings or any city - request on owned parks with the NRPAnet) exception of paved parking areas only. Any person violating this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not in excess of 200 for each offense. Spokane, Marion Severud No ordinance; Riverfront Park, NA A local health district Wash. Spokane City their major park, has signs group requested that PARD posted saying that it is a "No all parks be posted as Tobacco Zone", but no method no tobacco zones" and of enforcement. to enforce the message, but City Council or Park Board do not want to take on the issue. OTHER OUTDOOR AREAS WHERE SMOKIN6 HAS BEEN BANNED Bellaire, Texas - public parks; fines are as high as $500 for smoking in certain areas Eastchester, New York - some sections of Lake Isle Park, a public recreation area Greenburgh, New York - Anthony J. Veteran Park, its primary recreation area, leaving only two designated smoking sections Mesa, Arizona - smoking banned in almost every outdoor space where the public congregates; fines start at $100 for smoking in areas where smoking is banned Mount Olive, New Jersey - all outdoor recreation areas New York City, New York - children's playgrounds and in public places such as work sites, sports arenas, schools and restaurants; Bryant Park has established "smoke-free zones" within the park Putnam County, New York - public lakeside beach Rye, New York - in all lines for rides at Kiddyland section of Playland Park Scarsdale, New York - all public parks that have play equipment for children and at playing fields and pools Sharon, Massachusetts - on all beaches and all public playgrounds San Francisco, California - 29 playgrounds and recreation centers Santa Cruz, California - in lines for movies and buses Los Angeles, California - Seal Beach Pier Honolulu, Hawaii - Hanuama Bay, a beach with about 1.5 million visitors each year Washington, D.C. - Wolf Trap Park bans smoking in lawn -seating areas of places where concerts are being presented and at sports stadiums Davis, California - on sidewalks in front of many privately owned businesses Eugene, Oregon - within ten feet of the entrances to all businesses or public buildings San Joaquin Delta College, California - smoking banned everywhere on the campus except parking lots Hennepin County, Minnesota - within 15 yards of any county -owned facility Normandy Park, Washington - all parks, trails, and athletic fields Old Dominion University, Virginia - all outdoor athletic facilities, enclosed courtyards, and within 20 feet of entrances to buildings Regent University, Virginia - anywhere on campus Tidewater Community College, Virginia - within 25 feet of entrances to buildings PUBLIC EDUCATION According to John Banzhaf, the spokesman for ASH, giving smokers fair warning about new restrictions goes a long way toward averting enforcement problems. He said that once a rule goes into effect, if there's a reasonable timeframe to inform people, via signs placed in conspicuous places, most people will comply. Only in extreme cases, does it come down to enforcement issues. At the Seal Beach Pier in Los Angeles, once the ordinance was in place there was a grace period when violators would not be fined. There are about a dozen "no smoking" signs posted on the pier. In other areas, signs were the only education tools used. In cities where an ordinance is not in place, there is no method of enforcement. There is, however, a great deal of information on the websites used in this report that provide reasons for not smoking in certain outdoors. Those include reasons indicated at the beginning of this report: health of nonsmokers (one doctor noted that if you can smell it, it can affect you), litter problems, setting positive examples for children and teenagers, and fire prevention. Roseville Parks and Recreation Department 1910 West County Road B - Roseville, Minnesota 55113 6511415-2100 OPERATING POLICY # 38 DATE: December 2001 POLICY TITLE: PARK REGULATION- Prohibition of the Use of Tobacco Products in Youth Activity Areas PURPOSE: In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Roseville Parks and Recreation prohibits the use of all tobacco products in youth activity areas. DESCRIPTION: The process for obtaining compliance with this regulation is as follows: 1) All youth activity areas will be signed with the requirement (see below.) 2) All youth activity organizations affiliated with Roseville Parks and Recreation will be given flyers to pass out to their leaders, coaches and parents. 3) Parks and Recreation staff will make periodic observations of youth activity sites to monitor for compliance. 4) Although the emphasis is on voluntary compliance, failure to comply with park regulations is a misdemeanor and carries a $25 fine. For Information on This Regulation Call Roseville Parks and Recreation: 651-415-2100 In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Roseville Parks and Recreation requests that there be no use of tobacco products in this youth activity area when children are present. This includes all playing spaces, spectator viewing areas and parent/supervisor resting areas. Thank You for Your Cooperation ror Arr,R 0 0 I 1j-1'.IiJLL .j f+. Parks&Recreation Oepariment dy Recreation Dote October 17, 2000 To: Richard Bemm, Director of Parks and Recreation From: Dick Mueller, Recreation Superintendent Subject: Smoking in Parks and Outdoor Facilities The following message was sent to the members of the National Park and Recreation Association network: I have been asked to find out if there are agencies, which restrict smoking in parks, outdoor areas or similar public use areas. Any information on policies, ordinances or laws restricting smoking in outdoor public locations would be appreciated. Thank you. Dick Mueller Recreation Superintendent Longview -Kelso Parks & Recreation Responses we have received to date: Lavonne LaFave, City of Madison, WI Following is an Ordinance that is currently winding its way through out legal processes: Our ordinances can be found at our web site: wwww.ci.madison.wi.us 1. Subsection (4) entitled "Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas" of Section 23.05 entitled Smoking Prohibited in Certain Areas" of the Madison General Ordinances is amended to read as follows: 4) Prohibition of Smoking in Outdoor Areas. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke or use tobacco products in the following outdoor areas. Jay Pearson, City of McMinnville, OR The City of McMinnville, Oregon, Restricts smoking in our major sports complex - that is, smoking is allowed in parking areas only. No real flak -most people appreciate the effort. We also have the some restriction in one section of another park, which is often congested with young children and where smoldering ground fires (and cig. butt litter) have occurred careless (or care less) smokers. Good luck. Jay P. Jim Stone, City of Garland, TX The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Garland, Texas adopted the following policy: Smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of all Parks and Recreation Department athletic fields, athletic courts, food concession stands, and spectator bleachers. Smoking is also prohibited within the fenced enclosure of all municipal swimming pools, except in designated smoking areas." We had not had a significant problem with the issue, but adopted the above as the result of a citizen complaint regarding smoking at a youth baseball game. Although this is a "policy" and not an ordinance for which the police could issue citations, it has been successful. We've posted signs and it is for the most part self-regulating. We also include a similar phrase in the facility use agreements with sports organizations that play their leagues on the City's athletic fields. Wolalb, Bergen Organization I recently read that the Borough of Leonia, 312 Broad Avenue, Leonia, New Jersey 07605 passed an ordinance restricting smoking at their local parks. The story appeared in The Record newspaper this past week 10/1/00. You can reach the Borough's administrative offices at (201) 592-5752. Debbie Dennis, City of Berlin, CT In response to your question concerning restricting smoking in parks, outdoors, etc., I offer the following policy set by our Parks and Recreation Commission in March 1997. It is a Parks and Recreation Commission policy, not an official Town Ordinance. Smoking in public parks. A motion was made to ban smoking at youth events (participants 16 and younger) in town parks. A second motion was made to ban smoking in bleachers and spectator areas at all other events in town parks. Signs will be posted and leagues will be asked to make announcements before all games." Both motions were passes unanimously. Paul Cozzie, County of Leon, FL Our agency restricts smoking at youth sports fields, but we do not have any prohibitive ordinances. We try to do it by appealing to them as adults with signs at each ball field which state "Please be Courteous - No Smoking in Spectator Areas" So far it has worked very well. Dan Smith, City of Troy Our city, population 15,000, passed an ordinance last year, which declares all city facilities to be smoke free. We have also enforced that at our ballparks, with signs that read, "This is a tobacco free facility." Thanks, Dan Smith, Director Troy Parks and Recreation Christina Lopez, City of North Richland Hills, TX BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT. 1. It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person to smoke tobacco, chew tobacco or dip tobacco or snuff within the confines of any city -owned and operated building or any city -owned park with the exception of paved parking areas only. 2. It is the intent of the council in passing this ordinance to create a smoke-free and tobacco -free environment within all city buildings and city parks with the exception of paved parking areas only. 3. Notice of this ordinance shall be given by posting written "THIS FACILITY IS TOBACCO FREE" signs at or near the main entrance of each building. Each letter in the sign shall be at least 1.5 inches in height. Notice of this ordinance shall be given on all Rules and Regulations signs located in all parks. 4. Any person violating this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not in excess of 200 for each offense. 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of passage and publication as provided by law. Dan Tholund In Southern California, many public agencies at the local and state level have ordinances prohibiting smoking in outdoor parks and public use areas. Most of these ordinances are based upon fire prevention or littering concerns (you would be amazed how many cigarette butts can accumulate on the sidewalks after a couple of years). Our agency, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, utilizes the State of California, Public Resources Code (PRC) which has a section pertaining to the enforcement of "Posted Conditions". We then post signs prohibiting smoking and can have violators cited by Rangers or the local Sheriff, Police Dept., etc. There are many codes and ordinance sources on the web these days, and you can use any good search engine to find which ordinances may be available in your area to provide authority for prohibiting outdoor smoking. Let me know if I can provide any additional info. Steve Zoet, City of North Glenn You may wish to contact my old employer, the City of Beverly Hills, CA. I was just talking to their director, Steve Miller yesterday and he happened to have mentioned that they recently implemented a "no smoking" policy in five of their parks where they have staff stationed for enforcement capability. He said that they've received very favorable public response to it. Not sure about all the particulars but he'd be happy to share. He can be reached at 310-285-2536. Good luck. Teresa Beasley, City of Siloam Springs We don't restrict smoking in any park with the exception of our water park. No smoking is allowed inside the gates. Patrons are allowed to exit the facility and smoke in the parking area. The City of Allen, Texas passed an Ordinance banning smoking in all park areas except where designated and in parking lots. The Ordinance was passed by City Council about a month ago, so there is no history on how well it is working. If either one of you would like a foxed version of the policy, send me your fax number. Don Horton Director of Parks and Recreation One Butler Circle Allen, Texas 75013 e-mail: dhorton@ci.allen.tx.us 972-727-0140 voice 972-727-7540 fax Susan Cooper, City of Newport, RI Newport, Rhode Island followed the lead of some other Rhode Island communities in restricting smoking in parks near youth activities or when youth activities are taking place - such as Little League fields or soccer fields when kids are there. If you send me your fax number we will fax you a copy of the ordinance. Susan Cooper, Director Parks, Recreation,& Tourism 280 Spring Street Newport, RI 02840 401)846-1398 fax: (401)846-3627 scooper@cityofnewport.com Tom Griffiths, Penn State University Here at Penn State we do not allow smoking in our football stadium and we also ban it at our outdoor pool. We allow smoking in the parks but do not within our community center and our outdoor aquatics center. Mary L. Vaughan, CPRP Director of Parks and Recreation 2344 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Cynthia Erho, City of Green Field, MA Our small town 18,500 in NW Mass has a river front beach in a park. We do have some signs on the BEACH with the no smoking symbol and "No smoking on the beach" is in the rules. Beyond that, no. Would not be possible for us to enforce. People have been pretty good about the beach since we put signs up beginning of summer 99. Not a town ordinance, rather something Recreation Commissioners wanted to have done. Cynnie Erho, CPRP, Dir of Rec. Greenfield MA Roger Moss, City of East Hartford, CT Berlin, CT has such a policy. E-mail Deb Dennis at ddennis@town.berlin.ct.us and she should be able to help you C. Roger Moss, CLP Director East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department Connecticut We do indeed restrict smoking in parks, specifically around our sports fields. While people can and certainly do smoke in any other outdoor, public use area, they cannot smoke in the stands of our competition fields or along the sidelines (e.g. soccer, across, football, etc.). (Oh, nor on the field.) Good luck, Mari Steinbach, CPRP Recreation Superintendent Grand Junction Parks & Recreation Dept. Grand Junction, CO 81501 970) 254 - 3875 maris@ci.qran(flct.co.us Yes. Milwaukee prohibits smoking, tobacco, alcohol and all other substances. Because all of our facilities (indoor & outdoor) are in essence controlled by the School Board, they are considered school properties and the "Drug Free School Zone" policies are enforced. Realistically, adult participants still smoke, drink, & chew, but we do have this policy to control the use of these elements and though it is more loosely enforced for the Adult Sports Programs, it is strictly enforced for Teen's & children's programs. Monica Kaskey Sports / Athletics Milwaukee Recreation Division Coral Springs, Florida, just enacted this no smoking policy. You may wish to call them; (954) 344- 1126 is their number, but I don't know who's directing the department these days. Pam Post Director of Leisure Services City of Greenacres 525 Swain Blvd. Greenacres, FL 33463 561)642-2180 Fax: (561)642-2190 ppost@ci.greenacres.f I.us Dennis Andresky, City of Davie, FL I believe the city of coral springs fla is looking into this Check with Coral Spring, Florida. They are right in the middle of restricting in public parks. They can be reached at (954)344-1841. Phil Thornburg Superintendent of Parks 1350 West Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 office (954) 761-5804 fax (954) 761-5650 e-mail PhilT@ci.ftlaud.fl.us Annabelle Davis, City of Jacksonville, AR We recently set up some designated areas for smoking in our ballparks, away from stands ana dugouts. So for, not much static about it, but some requests helped bring it to being an action item. Annabelle Davis Jacksonville, AR Hard copies of ordinances from City of Newport, RI and City of Allen, TX are in your in box. Please let me know if you would like further information or if you would like us to follow up on the many other leads that this has produced. The our county does not allow smoking within 25 ft. of any county building, youth sporting event or youth activity. www.municode.com contains ordinances and codes for many cities throughout the country. AN ORDINANCE TO GOVERN THE TOWN OF FLETCHER PARKS Ordinance No. 0-98-12 WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Governing Board of the Town of Fletcher desire to have a community park system that will benefit greatly our community, and WHEREAS, the Governing Body wants to provide all citizens who attend and participate at the facilities a safe and pleasant experience, and WHEREAS, rules need to be implemented fairly to insure that the citizens will have a positive experience at the facilities, now NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF FLETCHER THE FOLLOWING: Section 1: Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to provide rules and regulations to be enforced at the Town's recreational facilities for the health, safety and enjoyment of the visitors to the facilities. Section 2: Definitions The following definitions shall be used when interpreting this ordinance: Loitering - If a person remains in a vehicle with or without other persons without cause; repeatedly beckons to, stops, or attempts to stop passersby or motor vehicles without cause; or repeatedly interferes with the free passage of other persons within the park. Park - shall be defined as any and all those public areas owned, operated or maintained by the Town of Fletcher and designated as a "Town of Fletcher Recreational Park". Section 3: Rules and Regulations The following shall be the rules and regulations of all of the recreational facilities of the Town of Fletcher and shall be strictly enforced. It shall be unlawful for any person in any park, playground, ball field, tennis court, or any other recreational facilities thereof, owned and controlled by the Town of Fletcher to not abide by the following: 1. Park Hours of Operation — Fletcher Community Park: Monday through Sunday, 6:30am to dusk Kate's Park: Monday through Saturday, 7:30am-dusk and Sunday, f pm to dusk or unless extended by the Parks & Recreation Department). 2. Trespassers entering the park before or after park hours will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. (N.C.G.S. 14-159.13) 3. Littering is expressly prohibited. All trash must be placed in provided trash receptacles. (N.C.G.S. 14-399). Under no circumstances will household garbage or waste generated outside the park be permitted to be disposed of in the park facilities or on park grounds. 4. Abusive language/disorderly conduct/fighting will not be tolerated. This is a family park. (N.C.G.S. 14-132). 5. The holding of any exhibition, ceremony or making of any speech without permission from the Parks and Recreation Department will not be allowed. 6. Firearms and concealed weapons are prohibited. (Town Ordinance 0-95-8) 7. Alcohol beverages and illegal drugs are not allowed on park grounds. (Town Ordinance 0-95-7). The selling, delivering or attempting to sell or deliver any alcoholic beverage or illegal substance is prohibited. 8. Tobacco products of any kind are prohibited, unless used in a designated area of the park. Tobacco products shall be prohibited at Kate's Park. 9. Obey all traffic signs. All vehicles, including motorcycles, must be parked in parking spaces provided. Service roads and walking paths are for pedestrians and authorized vehicles only. It shall also be unlawful for failure to obey all traffic officers or such persons being authorized and instructed to direct traffic whenever and wherever needed in the park. 10.Vehicles left unattended for more than 24 hours on park property, will be towed away at the owner's expense. (Town Ordinance 0-95-5) 11. Defacing or intentionally damaging any city owned facility or monument is prohibited. (N.C.G.S. 14-32). 12. Soliciting of any kind on park property is prohibited. This includes the distribution of any handbills or circulars, or posting, placing, or erecting any bills, notices, paper or advertising devisees not authorized by the Parks and Recreation Department. 13. Parks and Recreation Department prohibits vendors from any type of selling without prior approval. 14. Cutting, picking, pulling, or damaging trees, flowers, plants or other vegetation is strictly is prohibited. (N.C.G.S. 14-128) 15. Dogs must be leashed at all times and no more than four feet from owner. Dogs are not allowed in the children's playground areas. Please be considerate of others and owners must pick-up dog's excrement on park grounds, ALL ANIMAL FECAL MATTER MUST BE REMOVED BY THE OWNER AND NOT LEFT ON TRAILS, FIELDS OR IN OTHER PUBLIC AREAS. 16. Walking trails are used primarily by pedestrians. However, persons on skateboards, skates and bicycles are welcome, but must use proper precautions, travel at a safe speed, and stay on walking trails at all times. All other motorized -type vehicles must be parked in parking spaces provided. Motorized handicapped wheelchairs (or similar accessory vehicles not to exceed 1000 lbs) are allowed on walking trails. Driving or operating ATV'S, motorbikes, or other motor vehicles on trails or park grounds is prohibited. N.C.G.S. 20-175) 17. Park grills are designed for charcoal only. It is unlawful to gather and burn wood on city property or discharge fireworks, unless approved by the Town's Fire Marshall. (Town Ordinance 0-98-1). Personal grills in good operating conditions may be used in designated picnic areas only. No open fires or campfires will be permitted. Erecting tents, canopies or nailing decorations to park structures is not allowed without permission from the Parks and Recreation Department. 18. Swimming in Cane Creek or the park pond is prohibited. 19. Fishing from the banks of Cane Creek is allowed with proper N.C. license. 20. Hunting of any kind is prohibited, 21. Hitting golf balls is prohibited 22. Flying model airplanes on park property is prohibited, unless at an event approved by the Parks and Recreation Department. 23. Fairground activities, flea market, garage sales, etc. is not allowed with out proper approval and permit from the Parks & Recreation Department. 24. Loitering, indecent conduct or any behavior that interferes with visitors will not be tolerated. 25. Use of park areas and facilities is at your own risk. The Town of Fletcher assumes no responsibility or liability for misuse of park or of its facilities. 26. The Parks & Recreation Director or any Town employee designated by the Town Manager shall have the authority to eject from any facility any person acting in violation of the rules and regulations posted for Fletcher Community Park. The interfering with or hindering in any manner any Town of Fletcher employee or contracted individual from performing their official duties is prohibited. 27.Audio and musical devices should be operated at a volume not to disturb other visitors, with the exception of Parks and Recreation activities and authorized events (Town Ordinance 0-93-7). 28. Benches, picnic tables, etc. shall be "first come first served" unless otherwise designated by the Parks and Recreation Department. 29. No rock or other projectile throwing is allowed. 30. Individuals or groups are prohibited from using a site that is officially closed or reserved for a public/private function. 31.The Parks and Recreation Department prohibits the using of any area or facility for commercial purposes without prior approval. 32. Horseback riding is not permitted unless authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director (See Rule 14). 33.Alteration, modifications and or addition to parks and facilities are not permitted without prior approval from the Parks and Recreation Director. 34. Temporary housing (i.e. motor homes, RV's, tents, house trailers) may not be parked overnight with occupants inside. Only at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Director may overnight camping be permitted. 35. Climbing on equipment not designated for such climbing is prohibited. Section 4: Conflict with Existing Ordinances This ordinance shall take the place of Ordinance No. 0-94-4, as this ordinance will be rescinded at adoption.