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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRCAgenda_93Jun14PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 14, 1993 7:00 p.m. FALCON HEIGHTS CITY HALL AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Huso Jacobson McLoon Nicholson Schugel Thatcher Wickhem Weisberg Kriegler Gehrz C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES OF APRIL 13, L993 D. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: D-1. University Grove Park Improvement Project Planning D-2. "Time-In" Playground Program D-3. Ice Cream Social Entertainment D-4. Commission Member Vacancies D-5. French letter ADJOURNMENT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 4/13193 • Members present: Carol Huso, Morris Nicholson, Marcia Sundquist, Jyneen Thatcher, Carol Weisberg; Carol Kriegler, Parks Director; Sue Gehrz, Council Liason. Guest present: Donna Senauer, University Grove Park Task Force Co-Chairman. Minutes from March meeting were approved. Agenda items for this meeting were reordered to accommodate our guest. D-2> University Grove Park Planning Task Force Report: Carol W. reported that the task force has substantially completed its work. The end result has not been a unanimous plan (one dissenter on several items) but the recommendations by the task force have taken into account all the concerns raised. Overall guidelines for the park are to continue a low profile, remain user friendly, maintain security and safety, and maintain the neighborhood atmosphere. Specific recommendations are noted on the attached report, distributed by Carol W. and are subject to presentation to the community at a later date. Some discussion of the specifics was held to clarify or explain the decisions. The Commission agreed that safety was a primary concern, and should drive many of the changes, such as around the play equipment. Carol K. has spoken with Vince concerning a water hook-up. The feeling is that it would not be financially reasonable to connect with the city water system, with a cost estimate of approximately X5000. • Jyneen distributed copies of the preliminary plan resulting from the task force's work, and explained some of the recommendations, and how they resulted in the plan. Sue noted that the Human Rights Commission is currently reviewing all city facilities in relation to the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990. Carol K. suggested getting an evaluation of the existing play equipment for accessibility, and making improvements selectively. As the equipment does not appear to need replacement at this time, major changes will be made as the need arises. Carol H. will check with the Human Rights Commission for recommendations for park improvements, such as the play equipment, and path width. The existance of a memorial plaque in the park was reported. While memorial elements, such as trees or benches, may be encouraged for public involvement, the design will be standardized. The existing memorial will be retained as part of the park heritage, as long as it poses no hazard. Marcia reported that kids are playing on the bangboard supports. Carol K. noted that Vince knows this is a problem, and will be removing the posts as soon as possible. A neighborhood meeting for presentation of the preliminary plan is scheduled for Thursday, May 13. It will be held at the park, or at city hall if it rains. Sue felt that a formal public hearing may not be required, but would be desireable. A flyer announcing the meeting will be hand delivered to neighborhood residents, including 1666 Coffman. Additionally, the task force will meet at the park on Monday, April 19 with raindate of April 26. • D-1 Playground Program: Carol K. reviewed the ideas for the open playground summer program. The City Council has suggested exploring various options regarding volunteer contributions for fundindg the program. Sue reported that the Council is looking at this as a pilot • program. Although they are unanimous in their support of the program, there were concerns about the fiscal aspects, resulting in the pilot program status. A new flyer will be designed, requesting registration information for emergency contact, and noting that although there is no fee required for participation, a suggested donation of X10 would help offset costs. Several commission members stated their concerns that this program may be perceived as "day care". Sue suggested expanding the program to include adult volunteers as skill mentors. Carol K. will work on a flyer for adult recruitment, which could also ask for a financial contribution. For addition fund-raising, Carol H. suggested a donation bucket during the ice cream social. The prices for the pop or juice vending machines could be raised, with a sign posted stating the profits go to support park programs. A task force including Sue, Morris, Carol H. and Carol K. will meet to discuss and flesh out an approach to the programming, volunteer recruitment and donation gathering. First meeting of the task force will be held on May 3, from 8-9:30 AM, at City Hall. D-3 Falcon Heights School Facility Planning: Carol H. noted that Kathy Ciernia had not received a survey, although she was one of the original planning participants. Morris reported having spoken with John Tine and Ellen Blank. Carol K. reported some of the new developments, including a notation that the current gym is smaller than the size given earlier, therefor • the new gym will have a greater enlargement over the old. The new gym plan includes using the small multi-purpose room as one station. Generally, the site-based management perogative allowed the planning committee to decide to increase classroom sizes by moving walls rather than gaining more gym space. Carol K. showed a preliminary copy of the new plan, which shows no fourth corridor, tnot enclosing the north courtyard) and the new gym built on the east side of the school. The Commission agreed that the school planning is not an issue for us to work on. Further discussion of the grounds work will be postponed until the building plans are solidified. D-4 Greening Resolution: A resolution recommending the City Council to adopt a policy encouraging "greening efforts" on city improvement projects (prepared by Morris and Jyneen) was presented, moved by Morris and seconded by Carol H. Discussion was brief, but noted the high visibility and high pollution of the Snelling-Larpenteur intersection. The resolution was passed unanimously, for submission to the City Council. Jyneen Thatcher Secretary, F. H. Parks and Recreation Commission • Meeting Date: 6/14/93 Agenda Item: D-1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: University Grove Park Improvement Project Planning SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Park & Rec Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: A University Grove park neighborhood task force met several times this past winter and early spring. Their mission was to interpret the "University Grove Park Survey" and develop a preliminary park plan proposal. This plan was then presented at an open neighborhood meeting on Monday, May 24 at 1666 Coffman. Attached is (1) a site plan for the proposed plan, (2) a budget estimate for proposed improvements, (3) an outline of possible shelter options and (4) letters received concerning proposed improvements. A report will be made at the June 14 commission meeting regarding input received at the May 24 neighborhood meeting. ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion and possible approval of a University Grove Park improvement plan. M ~_ G .. --o~-~ ~L i = ~ ' J ~-/ 25 ~~~,,~~ -- ~~' D ~=l L Q F POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS (A) Hockey & pleasure ice rinks in present locations (B) Softball Backstop ~, (C) Bicycle Rack (D) Picnic Tables (E) Unattended, unheated shelter (to provide shelter from the elements for skaters) (F) Tetherball (G) Improved play equipment edging (H)(I)(J) Community flower beds using low care plants such as wildflowers, hosta, daylillies, and spring bulbs (would require committment of volunteers for routine upkeep-and care) (K) Enlarged basketball court (From 35' x 50' to 45' x 70')to.include two 10' standards and possible additional jr. height standard (L) Horseshoe pits (M) Improved light .fixture for hockey/pleasure ice rink lighting and improved park security lighting (N) Three exercise stations along pathway (i.e. sit-up, pull-up, step-up; locations to be determined) (O) Six .foot wide bituminous walking path SEtcrE DticE ~-~ GROVE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BUDGET w 5/24/93 Coffman Street sidewalk $27,000.00 Bituminous pathway (4" base, 2" asphalt, 6' wide) 5,000.00 $10 L.F., 500 L.F. at $10 Hardcourt improvement (expansion, color-coat, stripe) 3,500.00 Basketball standards (2 @ $1500 ea.) 3,000.00 Bike rack 300.00 Picnic tables (2 @ $450) 900.00 Benches (4 @ $450 (not installed)) 1,800.00 Backstop, 10' x 12' vinyl coated 800..00 Play area edging (220 L.F. @ $9.00 L.F) 1,980.00 Pea gravel/sand removals 1,500.00 Peal gravel (103 C.Y. at @ $25 per C.Y.) 2,575.00 Horseshoe pits 500.00 Fitness stations (step-up $210, sit-up, $320, pull-up, $225 - not installed) 755.00 Tetherball outfit 95.00 Installation (benches, fitness stations, tetherball) 250.00 Lighting Improvements: A. Rink lightpole/fixtures 3,500.00 Service box 1,000.00 Timing set-up 700.00 Total: $5,200.00 B. Light pole/fixture (pathway) Total: $2,500.00 C. Gazebo light fixture 500.00 Electrical burial 1,000.00 Timing set-up 700.00 Total: $2,200.00 Landscaping 17 deciduous trees @ $350 ea. 5,950.00 11 evergreen grees @ $300 ea. 3,300.00 30 shrubs @ $17 ea. 510.00 Gardens 1,000.00 Total: $10,760.00 Shelter (see attached) ~ -i UNIVERSITY GROVE PARR TASR FORCE .,.• Possible Skating Shelter Options• PURPOSE: To provide ice skaters with a place to change skates and provide shelter from the elements. A. Cedar Forest Products Co. Sunshade 16' diameter gazebo (cedar shingles and 4 benches) $11,673.00 Sales Tax: 758.74 Installation: 4,825.00 TOTAL: $17,256.74 Polycarbonate Panels for winter season useage: 2,200.00 ESTIMATED COST: $19,456.74 (Does not include associa- ted electrical costs) B. Daytech Custom Design Mfg. Inc. Heritage Shelter (polycarbonate glazing) ADC 510 5' x 10' plus bench- - Concrete Pad Shipping: Sales Tax: TOTAL COST: C. Handi-Hut, Inc. Handi-Hut, Model 3-2 (~7'6" x 5'0") (polycarbonate glazing, bench, bottom closure panels) Concrete Pad. Sales Tax: TOTAL: $4,200.00 700.00 1,000.00 252.00 $6,152.00 $3,975.00 700.00 207.00 $4x882.00 x~- ~ Summerhaven /Sunshade Summerhaven Strike up the band! Escape the heat of an August afternoon. The octagon Summerhaven, with its decorative columns and cupola, is the focal point for any park, public square or meeting place. Designed for public use, the Summerhaven is both durable and attractive. There are many available options, including railings, benches and steps. Nostalgic and beautifully crafted with quality materials, the Summerhaven is the ideal combina- tion of value and versatility. The perfect park pavilion from Cedar Forest. Summerhaven Roof Size SH 12 12' diam. SH 16 16' diam. SH 20 20' diam. SH 26 26' diam. SH 28 28' diam. This breezy open roof system allows light but provides needed shade, and is a Cedar Forest exclu- sive design. A favorite at beaches, highway rest stops or roadside picnic areas. The Sunshade is cus- tom-crafted for many years of serv- ice. It's your place in the sun, with lots of shade. Sunshade Roof Size SS 16 16' diam. SS 20 20' diam. SS 28 28' diam. SS 36 36' diam. SS 60 60' diam. Specifications: Summerhaven Support Columns: as manufactured by CFP, selected to #1 Southern Pine, free of wane and size of knot struchue, CFP selected nominal 6" x 6"or 6" x S", CCA pressure treated to.40 percubic footretention, 30yeaz warranty. Hip Rafters, Perimeter Beams, and Purloins: #2 and better Douglas Fir, 90% free of heart center, pre-cut and sized according to shelter size. Roof Decking: 2" x 6" Inland Red Cedaz, kiln dried, #2 and better. Selected for decking, tongue and grooved with vee grooves on fuush face. Not pre-cut. The roof system is designed to withstand 30 psf live load and 20 psf wind load. Roofing Material: Class "A" fiberglass shingles with a 20 yeaz warranty, 15# roof felt Huth style "D" roof edge. Fascia: Inland Red Cedaz, 2" x 8", S4S, #2 and better, kiln dried. Cupola: Pre-built decorative. Compression Ring: Pre-built'/a" mld rolled steel, prime painted one coat, sized for span. Hazdwaze: Wood to wood connections prime painted one coat. All bolts and lags zinc plated. • The 20' Summerhaven with optional cedar shingles, top/bottom railing, lattice panels. ~ 28' Sunshade with decorative wind braces. Attractive architecture, sensibly priced. Shop Drawings: Complete set of detailed drawings for erection and installation. Options: Summerhaven • Architect's State Stamp • Laminated Columns • Steel Columns • Pine Floor System • #1 and better Southern Yellow Pine kiln dried, tongue and groove, T' x 6" roof decking • Cedaz Shakes • Cedaz Shingles • Standing seam or ribbed metal roof • Benches • Rails • Steps • Lattice Panels Specifications: Sunshade Support Columns: Same as Summerhaven Hip Rafters, Perimeter Beams and Purloins: Same as Summerhaven Roof Panels: Pre-built Southern Yellow Pine, CCA treated, 2" x 4" or 7' x 6" frame panels. Fascia: Same as Summerhaven Hardware: Same as Summerhaven Shop Drawings: Same as Summerhaven Options: Sunshade • Architect's State Stamp • Laminated Columns • Steel Columns • Floor System • Benches • Rails Cedar Forest Products Co. 800-552-9495 or 815-946-3994 Sunshade 04i19i93 12:49 E~1 F Andersen, lttc. 9808 ,>>amt~ C.irt~le 131ootnrct9~. NMI 55431 Phone_ 612-$$4 7` MN V1d~-T$: 1-$()0-862-6026 FA7t: s12-8&t-g6is e3onpM.. sonwalM~y. ewpr..k~y...e.w r..+.~.v.n..e.w.. 603 ~ r ^ Fwlca~ w.y~a 6gdpwwt ^ T~eOo~~~awdFtieruab • Seta F ! C1~eie ~ a1f ^ bM~ner aml Staff 3rd ~ 7~ 1~ri0i1~ Pis ~ sco.od4..d 1 ilon Fr.t Mr~wriMp a~rN.~s ^ F1oNMg Decks • wr,cnx~ewr ~ QUOTATIQN Date _Bnril ~,~, ] 493 CITY CAF . FALCQN HEZC,HTS YOlti~ Fief. Nay. 2077 west t.arpenteur Avenue Fe~1COn Heights, MN 55113 Rttn: Carol Kricglcr '~ TI`RM$: Ne# 3D Days O To Be Arran~d D QU~4tJ~'I~Y ~ ._ _._ f]ESCRIPTtoN NRtCE EAGN T9TAL 1 Cedar Y'vrest Yrgctust5 Co. #SH 15 $11,673.0 Bummerhnv~n Shelter with cedar shir,.yles disci four benches. lnstailarion prices based an prev$ilir-g wanes. SLJBT't?TAL ^ YES SALES TA?~ U NO FREIGHT INSTALLATION ToYu ....... ,..~M $11,b73.i70 758.74 No F.O.t3. f=actory ^ 0estinatlon ~ we Aim Af4 EQUAi. OtyPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Shiprr~ras approx. 30 dais niter r+eceiptoi ardCr. • _•~ ? NOTE This ~,,otation valid tar 34 days. 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C. ~ e . o.~ o..,. 312 4 -1 ~~ 121 ~ t D-l April 22, 1993 City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenttur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Attn- Carol Kriegler RE- Heritage Shelters for Outdoor Skatinu Rink Dear CArol, Thank you for considering our Heritage Design Shelter. The information you requested is attached. Please note the following. - DAYTECH can color match to the Forest Green you desire. Please provide a color sample for us to match. In the meantime, I have asked our. shop to provide a couple of the dark greens we have supplied to other clients (ie: GripGard 456, G-3). - The overall shelter dimension will be 6' x 12' (approximate), with one door opening in front. - The wall glazing will be unbreakable polycarbonate; however, if a heritage design is included , the wall glazing must be clear, uncoated polycarbonated (ie: GE Lexan 9034) and not coated polycarbonate (ie; GE Lexan MR5000). The design can not be silkscreened onto coated material. Please review the attached information and let's discuss the next step. Sincergly,. .t INC. Halm{{~~a M. Ja Vice`~reside HMJ/sg enc. Daytech Mfg. Inc. 19 Palmer Place, Lancaster, New York 14086 Tel. (716) 684-7714 Fax. (716) 684-8831 D -/ April 22, 1993 PRICE QUOTE TO: CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS FOR BUDGET PURPOSES ONLY RE: Daytech Heritage Shelters - Drawing #3120-1 - SIZE: 6' x 12' (approximate) - FRAME: All aluminum complete with adjustable plated steel feet . Frame painted forest green (exact color TBD) . One door opening in front - ROOF: Dome -- made of bronze tinted lexan thermoclear - WALLS: 1/4" clear, uncoated polycarbonate (GE Lexan 9034) . Heritage design at bottom . Full mullion system - BENCH: Easy Access Style complete with Superwood slats . Length -- 5 seats along back wall - QUANTITY: 1 - 2 UNITS MODEL SIZE~DRAWING # PRICE PER UNIT ADC 510 5' x 10' (approx) .$3,950.00 . Drawing #3120-1 ADC 512 6' x 12' (approx) $4,750.00 . Drawing TBD Bench 5 seats $ 250.00 Light Daytech Design $ 150.00 F.O.B. Lancaster, NY Crating & Shipping Are Extra .($800 - $1200 approx) All Taxes Are Extra Delivery: 4 - 6 Weeks Daytech Mfg. Inc. 19 Palmer Place, Lancaster, New York 14086 Tel. (716) 684-7714 Fax. (716) 684-8831 Bus stop shelters are Handi- Hut'sspecialty with over 6000 installed nationwide. Applica- tionsinclude academic institu- tions, hospitals, shopping centers, airports, industrial parks, municipalities, transit authorities, state DOT's and military installations. Wall glazing is a choice of ~/4-inch clear or tinted tempered glass, acrylic, or coated polycar- bonate. Roof glazing is choice of ~/4-inch white translucent, clear or tinted thermo formed acrylic. Exclusive molded pyra- midshaped 5' x 5' acrylic is op- tional.Flat opaque roofs also are available. Options include front windscreen, aluminum bench/backrest, removable closure panels for bottom opening and schedule holder. Shown are stock Handi-Hut bus stop shelters. Walls and roofs are factory glazed except as noted. Standard height is 7 feet from ground level to bottom of roof fascia (clear entry height). Increased height is optional. Handi-Hut has the stops covered! MODEL DIMENSIONS 31 cantilevered roof 7'fi" x 5' 3-2 ~ W 7'6" x 5' 41 cantilevered roof 10'x 5' MODEL DIMENSIONS 42 ~ W 10' x 5' 62 ~ W 15' x 5' 63 root shipped knocked down 15' x 7'6" Custom Sizes Available! (see reverse side for specifications) Modified versions also available as Smoking Shelters. I~n~~~li•I~~rt i~~c. Two Brighton Avenue • Passaic, New Jersey 07055 (201) 471-7700. 1-800-522-8283 • FAX (201) 471-6885 The Bus Stops Here! rl QUOTATION IIiIIIIII'IIIIt ~IIC• TWO BRIGHTON AVENUE., PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY 07055 r -~ CAROL. KRIEGLER CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS 2077 W. LARPENTEUR FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113 DATE L J 20'I /471-7700 4/19/93 -~ DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE HANDI-HUT SHELTER MODEL 3-2 (7'-6" X 5'-0") (SEE ENCLOSED SKETCH) 1 ~ $3,450.00 * PRICE IS F.O.B. FALCON HEIGHTS, MN. * PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTALLATION OR LOCAL TAXES. * ALUMINUM: 6063-T52 ALLOY, 313 DARK BRONZE ANODIC FINISH. * GLAZING: 1/4" CLEAR POLYCARBONATE, MR5 LEXAN. * ROOF DOME: 1/4 "WHITE TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC. * SUGGESTED ADDS; * FOR BOTTOM CLOSURE PANELS, ADD $375.00. * FOR ALUMINUM BENCH/BACK REST, ADD$ 150.00. DELIVERY: Approximately 4~ti weeks after receipt of written order. TERMS: Net 30 days from date of invoice. All prices f.o.b. Passaic, New Jersey. Prices stated herein are not valid after ninety (90) days from date shown above unless reconfirmed in writing by Handi-Hut. L::~~~li•I~~:t i::c. BY RAY OND S. SEINER li:~~ali~l~ut i~ti;. ~ 76~ S"~ DUOTATION ~~i~~~~~~•~~~If ~~~~:• TWO BRIGHTON AVENUE., PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY 07055 201 /471-7700 r ~ CAROL KRIEGLER CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS 2077 W. LARPENTEUR FALLOW HEIGHTS, MN 55113 DATE: 4/.2/93 L_ J DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE HANDI-HUT BUS PASSENGER SHELTERS MODEL 4-2 (10' X 5') 1 $3,550.00 MODEL 6-2 (15' X 5') 1 $4,675.00 (SEE ENCLOSED SKETCHES) * PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE INSTALLATION OR LOCAL TAXES. * ALUMINUM: 6063-T52 ALLOY, 313 DARK BRONZE ANODIC FINISH. * GLAZING: 1/4" CLEAR TEMPERED GLASS. * RpOF DOMES:- 1/4" WHITE TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC. DELIVERY: Approximately. 4-Fi weeks after receipt of written order. TERMS: Net 30 days from date of invoice. All prices f.o.b. Passaic, New Jersey. Prices stated herein are not valid after ninety (90) days from date shown above unless reconfirmed in writing by Handi-Hut. I~:~~~~li•I~~rt i~~c. BY RAYMOND S. BEINER D -~ 1 A ~aL v,N/NrJH BENG~/8-4UC2='~'r ~i r ,.. 7- o .~ ~oT ., S-a ALUM/Ny~1 : 60G.S-% SZ ~4LLDY 3 i 3 L~ti°:C L',2oNZE DdeD. 1.c Z/NG : ~~.,~ CLE~2 __TEM P Eye ED GGp SS . ~~ .2 G/ C Wl~l Tr ~,vS~ vcr.~T MODEL 4-2 w~ND~ ce~~~/ .. ,„ ~~i11~1~~•~11/f ~Il+(:. TWO FiAlf_;r+TQN nVF_ , P,4RS~.1c'_, NFW ,~=as;-Y 070:5=, 20i ~.,-,.-;nr, . - - ~ (_ ~b=o" - 1~ -1 Ms. Carol Kriegler, Park & Recreation Director, Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Dear Carol; You are to be commended for a very good job of covering. the proposed plans for Grove Park at the meeting on Monday evening. I do, however, continue to feel that it would not be in the interests of 1.666 residents, to have the proposed walkway contiguous with our service lane. I have learned since the meeting that our property ends at the service lane, not 16 feet south as was suggested at the meeting. The service lane is primarily a fire lane and should not be used as a pathway for hikers, bikers or roller bladers. There 'rs, as you would agree, a liability issue. here as well as a traffic concern. I would like to see the plan changed to have the walkway define the parameters of the Park, with a path paraAeling our service lane but set on the south side of the existing trees and shrubs. The undersigned persons who live at 1666 Coffman concur with my thinking on this issue. cc: Carol Weisberg Jane Lindberg Norma Olson Maynard Reynolds Sincerely, 'G /~~/~~. ~,1~ ~,f ~~- - ~~ ~' ~~ _ .~;~~ ,, ~~ U ~r ,,~~-~-~ " ~ ~~ ~ Np._.v~.- ~~ ~~~.~_ Miss Carol Kriegler Director, Parks and Recreation City of Falcon Heights 2044 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Dear Ms. Kriegler, 1666 Coffman, #132 Falcon Heights, MN 55108 May 25, 1993 You and your staff. are to be complimented for an excellent presentation on the proposed changes in Grove Park. It was a good forum for those who will be impacted by the park to present their views. One of your staff asked me how. many homes at 1666 would be affected by park lighting. As you know the building is H-shaped. There would be six homes on the southwest end of the building nearest the park. We live on the inner courtyard side of the southeast wing which encompasses 9 homes. That gives a total of 15 directly affected by any light-spill. I have been particularly vocal as the brilliant orange lens of that inappropriate high-intensity light is truly baleful. However, I am comforted by your assurances that you will keep this in mind in selecting park lighting. I served for five years on the Lauderdale City Council during a time when we improved our city park at Roselawn and Fulham. Improved picnic tables, grills, and lighting provided a perfect atmosphere for the gathering of young people spring, summer and fall to the distress of bordering homeowners. It is my thought that the construction of a gazebo with the mentioned "security Qighting" will prove toq~he same headache. A Grove homeowner at the south end of the park did make this comment. I support the comments of another Grove owner who favored a take-down shelter for winter skating. I think you would find this most satisfactory in the long run. I speak from experience when I say that Lauderdale had many, many difficult times over beer parties and late night gatherings in our "improved park." The city was forced to have regular police patrols to keep it within acceptable bounds. Another item for your consideration is the proposed pathway to intersect 1666 Coffman's service road. There were some concerns offered, but I do not recall any concrete acceptance. To use our service lane as a connection back to Coffman St. from a hard-surfaced pathway would most assuredly invite roller-bladers, s~$~boarders, bicyclists, and even pedestrians on to our property. Such usage o ,~ ard-surfaced drive and very large patio (already used by children on bicycles), even though innocently, would put our association at risk fora liability lawsuit in case of injury.. Our Board of Directors has not had the opportunity to think this possibility through, and they certainly should before implemention of a pathway with a direct connection through the park to our service drive. cc: Marcia Sundquist Norma Olson Harald Jensen Maynard Reynolds, Assoc. President `.S~ 1 y ~ a2~ Q~l ~~ ane Lindberg ~~ .~, Meeting Date: 6/14/93 Agenda Item: D-2 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: "Time-In" Playground Program SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Park & Rec Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUNIIKARY: The '93 summer recreation program has been expanded to include an "open" playground program from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M., Monday-Thursday at Community Park and Curtiss Field. The program is scheduled to begin June 28 and run through mid August. Carol Kriegler will report on work to date in preparation for implementation of the program and community response received thus far. Meeting Date: 6/14/93 Agenda Item: D-3 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Ice Cream Social Entertainment SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Park & Rec Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUNIlKARY: The annual Falcon Heights Ice Cream Social is scheduled for Thursday evening, July 29th. In previous years, child-oriented musicians (Splatter Sisters, Ducktails, Tina and the Toons) have been contracted for providing entertainment. It has been suggested that in an attempt to gain more community-wide attendance at this event, we might consider providing entertainment with wider appeal. Carol Kriegler will report on possible entertainment options and their associated costs. Meeting Date: 6/14/93 Agenda Item: D-4 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Commission Member Vacancies SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Park & Rec Director REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION/SUNIIKARY: The Parks and Recreation Commission currently has two vacancies. The commission might want to discuss possible methods for recruitment of interested citizens to effectively serve on the commission. ~~ May 5, 1.993 To: Park and Recreation Commission From : Audrey French ~'i'~'~ d~1a:=~ ~~.~'>-~~ Re: wind screens on tennis courts We play tennis frequently at the courts on Raselawn and Cleveland Avenues. The courts are in excellent condition but there is one request that we tennis players would like to make. It surely would be helpful if wind screens could be installed on these courts. Xou probably would not need them on the east side because of the protection of houses but the other three sides are quite open to any wind and it would really help to have some protection. We have noticed that there are a lot of improvements being done to the parks in Falcon Heights so we thought this could be added as another request for improvement. Thanks for your consideration of this matter. 1728 Lindig Street Falcon Heights, MN 55113 644-3454