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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/1998 Park Board Packet SCANNED CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1998 6 : 30PM ***AGENDA*** 1 . Call to Order and Roll Call 6 : 30pm 2 . Approval of Minutes from 11/19, 11/25, 12/1 6 : 35pm 3 . Open Mike 6 :40pm 4 . Park Dedication Ordinance Review 6 :45pm 5 . Develop Policy for Naming City Parks 7 : 15pm 6 . Recreation Update 7 : 30pm 7 . Parks Update 7 :40pm 8 . Friends of the Park Update 7 : 50pm 9 . Old Business 7 : 55pm A. Clearwater Creek 2nd Addition Trail B. Goal Setting Discussion C. Park Board 1998 Meeting Schedule 10 . New Business 8 :30pm A. Quail Ridge 11 . Next Park Board Meeting - 2/2/98 8 :40pm 12 . Adjourn 8 :45pm All times are approximate. Please call Sandie at 780-1885, Ext . 176, if you cannot attend this meeting. City of Lino Lakes Park Board Referendum Meeting November 19, 1997 The November 19, 199.7, City of Lino Lakes Park Board Referendum meeting was called to order at 6 : 03pm, by Rick DeGardner, Parks and Recreation Director. Members present were Betty Piper, Paul Montain, George Lindy, Sharon Lane and Pam Taschuk. Members absent were Kim Sullivan and Joe Schmidt . Also present were Jeff Schoenbauer, Brauer and Associates, Jon Gurban, Executive Director, MRPA, Paul Hokeness, Director of Parks and Recreation, Prior Lake, Rick DeGardner, Parks and Recreation Director, Barry Bernstein, Recreation Program Supervisor, and Sandie Wood, Recording Secretary. Rick made introductions to the Park Board Members and turned the meeting over to Jeff . Jeff started by saying the committee needs to: 1 . Understand what the community wants . "1 2 . Establish base common point and vision. 3 . Create a citizen task force . 4 . Assess needs . 5 . Develop referendum plan. 6 . Prepare comprehensive cost study and schematic plan. 7 . Communicate initial plan with public. 8 . Make adjustments based on public input . 9 . Communicate final plan with public. 10 . Undertake referendum. 11 . Follow through. Jon Gurban then did a slide presentation. He said if a referendum fails it usually takes 5 years to do another one . He said you need to take the opportunity to develop the future of the community. Some of the points of the presentation were: Opportunities : Turn dreams into reality Increase and solidify community support Improve profiles Create positive staff morale Strengthen professional ties Learn new skills Display skills "Energize" 1 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Referendum Meeting November 19, 1997 Why Referendum? Basic democracy Paid for people who benefit (if residents move they are done paying for it) Parallels the life of the improvement Convince the Masses : Process is complex but can be simplified if everyone digs in Requires strong leadership Create a Vision: Establish preferred future Dream big Involve others - ask for organization input* - What would they like to see Get back to them Ask - is this what you want? Ask - can you support? *Include athletic groups, community organizations, clubs, youth groups, library groups . Involve community - get their backing. 4 Main Factors in a Referendum: 1 . Content 2 . Cost 3 . Timing 4 . Promotion Content: • Criteria based on need and popularity • Develop projects list • Develop priorities . • Design teams - Visit other communities See what they like and dislike Ask them questions Have someone (as long as they play fair) opposed to the IO-S, referendum on the team. Listen to what they say, get their objectives, they can provide a service to the project . Cost: 2 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Referendum Meeting November 19, 1997 • Research and get cost breakdown on how much is it going to cost each home owner. • Don' t let cost divide residents . • Alternate funding. • Have miscellaneous but necessary information Municipal debt Corporate payloads Park and Recreation debt Growth forecasts Cost per household goes down as community grows . (i .e . 1st year $3 . 00 6th year $ . 70) Timing- • Mobilize pro forces • Go it alone - no other issues • Have plenty, but not too much of : Sense of urgency Don' t allow opposition to organize Park and Recreation debt Growth forecast • Don' t peak too early • Develop critical path Surveys: • Three major goals • Reaffirm community sentiment • Prioritize project • Level of financial support Factors of Consideration: • Quality of responses • Speed of survey • Cost • Biases - independent opinion • Construction of survey Promotion: Did not talk too much about this . Said it is a topic for another meeting. • Inform voters • Identify supporters 3 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Referendum Meeting November 19, 1997 • Remind voters to vote • Select and use "tools" LAST FIVE WEEKS: Big push time Start meeting and working with groups, get OK from council, vote . Paul Hokeness gave background on his referendum in Prior Lake . Some of his points were : • He said to have something for everyone . • Make a list of what you want included in referendum. • Make sure you have fun times when working on the project . • When meeting with organizations - have a form made up that they only need to fill in organization name, sign stating they support a referendum, and can return to the Parks and Recreation Department . This creates a phone bank. • Two weeks before and two days before the vote call and thank supporters and remind them to get out to vote. • They had customized flyers made up. Comments made by Jeff, Jon, or Paul : Window of opportunity is passing by Lino Lakes land is being sold. Have a sense of where you are going. Discuss this at a meeting so all Park Board members and staff have the same answers . Keep council neutral even if they support referendum because they have too many negative followers . 20-250 of the people in the community will vote no on anything - even if it is for a blue sky! Don' t waste your time on the non- supporters, you will never get them to change their vote . The ones that need it the most is who you work hardest on, so you get them out to vote "Yes" . Tell people it is a close vote and you need them to get out and vote. 4 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Referendum Meeting November 19, 1997 Have a written speech for all people to use . This way everyone sells the same thing. City can' t buy - "vote yes" signs . But they can buy a colorful sign that says mark your calendar (date) , please vote. Talk to City Attorney to verify that your task force can pay for things . Everyone needs to get out, get input, and list input you have received. Go after with enthusiasm and plan to win. Talk to local news editor and get them on your side . Get cost on items you want in referendum. The interest you collect from referendum dollars must go back into project you included in referendum, not into something else you would like . You need purchase option on property before referendum passes to prevent the price from going up. Turn negative "no growth" into a positive. Tell people someone in the past purchased park property, lets continue to do it for future generations . Sell the complex by saying the property will be turned into "green space" - never developed with houses . WANTED IN REFERENDUM: 1 . Trails 2 . Athletic Complex 3 . Neighborhood Parks Improvements It was suggested the whole Park Board needs to meet with the City Council in January if the board plans to have a vote in April or May. The handouts brought by Jeff, Jon, and Paul have been placed in a file in the Parks and Recreation office if you would like to n review them. Meeting was adjourned approximately 8 :20pm. 5 a �L City of Lino Lakes Park Board Goal Setting Meeting November 25, 1997 The Lino Lakes Park Board Goal Setting meeting was called to order at 6 : 15pm, November 25, 1997 . Members present were Joe Schmidt, Pam Taschuk, Betty Piper, George Lindy and Paul Montain. Members absent were Sharon Lane and Kim Sullivan. Also present were Rick DeGardner, Barry Bernstein, and Sandie Wood. Rick said there was approximately $327, 000 . 00 in the dedicated park fund currently. He was not sure if the $30, 000 for trails needed to be paid yet . There were questions as to when the city receives the dedicated money. Does the city receive it right away or when the lots are sold/developed. It is received after developers agreement and prior to when utilities and roads are installed. . George went through several minutes from past Park Board and Goal Setting meetings and brought up several projects that were to be done . Some of them are as follows : 1 . The path from Trappers Crossing to Birch Park. The board had talked about purchasing property from Vivian Whitcomb to do this . The cost of the boardwalk is $6, 000 and $9, 000 for the acre of land. Members thought the trail should be by the basketball court . Not done 2 . $23 , 000 had been designated for Behms Century Farm for neighborhood park improvements . George asked Rick to keep the Park Board updated on the Behms project. 3 . $46, 000 has been designated for Pheasant Hills park improvements . Members talked about using some of the funds to access JU-3 property. Not done 4 . At the December, 1996 meeting there was discussion about doing a joint project with the school district on the property the district has for ECFE. Rick told the board the school district is going to have a building in the new town center. The contract is to run for 3-5 years so he was not sure what the status was . Unsure 1 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Goal Setting Meeting November 25, 1997 5 . The playground at Shenandoah needs to be removed or replaced because it is a safety hazard. Not done 6 . Rice Lake Estates has $46, 000 in dedicated park funds . In addition the sale of 2 lots (approximately $30, 000) will go into their fund. Rick is waiting to hear from the Corp of Engineers and then he will meet with Dave Phipps on this park. 7 . George was wondering if Country Lakes Park had been re- master planned. Yes - Done After George reviewed the above items he asked each member to add to the list . Betty had nothing to add. 8 . Pam wanted to know if Marshan Park was going to be master planned. A land dedication was given for this park, so they would have to find the money to do this . 9 . Joe wanted to know if Lamotte Park could be sold if it was not going to be used. Rick will research to see if "park land" can be sold. 10 . Joe thought Country Lakes Park should have more amenities . He feels it would be used more if it had more things in it . 11 . Paul had nothing to add that would require money. He did ask if it was possible to tie Centerville' s and Lino' s amenities together. He would also like to tie trails together. The Town Center was discussed. Members wanted to know how the Park Board could become more involved with this project . Barry told the members he has been going to the YMCA meetings and there has been talk about putting kids cubes on the property. Betty thought a bandshell and fireplace had also been talked about . Rick will meet with YMCA on December 4 . The phone market study will be conducted within the next 2 weeks and the results will be available mid-January. The other project that needs to be done is the Wenzel Farm bridge ($10, 500 dedicated for 1997 projects) . This project has not been completed yet . 2 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Goal Setting Meeting n November 25, 1997 REFERENDUM DISCUSSION The referendum meeting was discussed and it was decided if the Park Board is going to proceed with the project and if there are enough people to work on it . There are time constraints with a limited dollar amount that can be sought . Rick' s initial proposal considered the following amounts : 1 . Athletic Complex $ 2 . 5M 2 . Trails (approx. 7 miles) $500, 000 . 3 . Neighborhood Parks $ 1 . OM 4 . Teen/Senior Center $250, 000 . These can and certainly will be adjusted. Ecological preservation and management of natural resources are also an option. George said we need to keep in mind the need for additional maintenance, that will be required, if the referendum passes . Pam asked if Rick thought this could be done in 5 months . Joe is concerned about doing it in 5-6 months because he does not think all the information can be put together. Rick responded yes it can, but, people are going to have to work very hard. Paul asked if staff would have time to designate the dollar amount needed for each park. Rick said Jeff Schoenbauer would assist us with developing the cost figures . George feels there is a need of urgency to do the referendum now. Rick said if we are going to pursue this it needs to be done now and not the year 2000 . Barry said he has been talking referendum for several years to organizations and users . He feels there is never going to be another chance to do this . Paul said we will have to be prepared when going to meetings so we are informed. George said we need to ask for enough money because we can not go back and ask for more. 3 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Goal Setting Meeting November 25, 1997 It was decided that staff would put together some figures and facts and there would be another meeting. It was decided the first two months would be used to put figures and data together. Paul feels we should be meeting with groups to get their input . He said he will act as contact between the Park Board and staff . Paul felt George should meet with the old and new council . George said he wants to meet with the present council to get their support . Meet Wednesday, December 10, 5 :00pm. The meeting adjourned at 8 :45pm. n 110111.1 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Goal Setting Meeting November 25, 1997 PROJECT FUNDING NO FUNDING Trappers/Birch Park trail $ 15, 000 . 00 Behms Century Farm improvements $ 23, 000 . 00 Pheasant Hills improvements $ 46, 000 . 00 ECFE Joint Project $ 00 . 00 Shenandoah playgound replacement $ 00 . 00 Rice Lake Estates development $ 46, 000 . 00 Sale of 2 lots ($ 30, 000 . 00) NOT INCLUDED IN TOTAL Country Lakes Park re-master plan $ 00 . 00 Marshan Park master plan $ 00 . 00 Country Lakes Park more amenities $ 00 . 00 Continue trail development p $ 15, 000 . 00 Wenzel Farm bridge $ 10, 500 . 00 TOTAL $155, 000. 00 *01N, 5 x 010, City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting December 1, 1997 The December 1, 1997, City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6 : 33pm, by George Lindy, Chair. Roll call was taken, members present were Betty Piper, George Lindy, Joe Schmidt, Sharon Lane, and Paul Montain. Pam Taschuk and Kim Sullivan were absent . Also present were Rick DeGardner, Parks and Recreation Director, Barry Bernstein, Recreation Program Supervisor, and Sandie Wood, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 3, 1997 MINUTES: Sharon Lane made a motion, seconded by Paul Montain to approve the November 3 , 1997 minutes . The minutes were approved. OPEN MIKE• There was no one present for open mike. AGENDA ADDITION• Rick said he would like to add Clear Water Creek Business Plat under new business . REFERENDUM: George said he has reviewed the minutes from Park Board meeting from 1993 and we need to work together, move forward, and see if residents are interested. He would like to pursue this with staff . Paul said this should be looked at and revisited in a couple of months . George said the 20/20 document and city survey will help the board work towards a decision. TRAILS UPDATE - MAP: Rick included in the packets a memo showing the cost to install trails . He said for planning purposes, $15 per lineal foot was the cost in 1997 . This price included 4" of Class V, 2" of asphalt, and minimal or no site work (i .e. grading) or engineering costs . This is for an 8' wide trail . He went on to say the actual cost of materials for constructing the trails in 1997 was $ . 76 per square foot for asphalt and $ .25 per square foot for Class V. This results in approximately $8 per lineal foot . 1 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting December 1, 1997 Rick said staff is also in the process of developing a map/guide which will depict trails in Lino Lakes and will also include amenities in the city' s parks . This map/guide will also include school amenities and Anoka County parks facilities . Rick is hoping to bring the rough draft before the Park Board at the January meeting. George asked if the cost of putting the trails, proposed to be on the right-of-way but were put in the ditches, was included in the average cost of $15 per lineal foot . Rick said the $15 cost is based on minimal or no site grading work and if grading is required it would cost more than $15 . George asked if some of the trails along Birch needed to be graded and/or filled. Rick said he would have to check on this . Sharon asked why the cost was cheaper. Paul responded because generally the engineering fee is a 30 percent marked up, therefore, raising the cost . FRIENDS OF THE PARK UPDATE: Barry said no action was taken, on any items, at the last meeting. The Friends are starting discussion on the golf tournament because it will be held earlier than July in 1998 . He added there will be no December meeting. RECREATION UPDATE: Brochures should be in residents homes the first week of December. Barry said staff is working on the Breakfast with Santa and Secret Holiday Shop programs to be held on December 13 . He said he has hired warminghouse staff and the rinks are scheduled to open the 15th of December, weather permitting. Paul asked if the department was having a Holiday Lighting Contest again this year. Barry said yes . There are about 7 people registered now, but hopes to have 15 or more . He added that donations have been received from Anoka Electric and NSP. PARKS UPDATE• Rick told the members what rinks were going to have warminghouses and which ones were not . He said staff sent a letter to Dan Kelly letting him know there was not going to be a rink at Country Lakes Park but the city was willing to put a rink on the school grounds . Joe asked if there was unusual circumstances that there was not a rink at Country Lakes Park last year. Barry 2 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting ^ December 1, 1997 said he and Marty had kept checking the ice and there was about 6 inches of slush on top of the ice. He said this area is very scenic and a nice place to have a rink in past years . Joe said once this park is more user friendly maybe a rink could be put in another area. George said he pumps from the lake to flood his rinks and thought the city could do the same. Rick said Quail Ridge is scheduled to be master planned and hopes to start the process in January. George said once the appointments to the Park Board are completed the board will have to revisit park liaisons . Rick said he would be sure to contact the liaisons when having meetings pertaining to their parks and will let the whole board know when there is going to be a park master planning meeting. George said he researched and found the master plan for County Lakes Park had been completed in 1994 . Rick said Barry thought it had been done and searched until he found the plan. TERM EXPIRATIONS• Betty Piper and Sharon Lane: Rick gave a memo to Betty and Sharon stating they should send a letter of intent to Dan Tesch. Both members said they have sent their letters to Dan. TERM VACANCY• Kim Sullivan: Rick explained that Kim Sullivan would be resigning from the Park Board because she was elected mayor. Sharon asked that Rick contact the people that are interested in being on the board to let them know there will be a vacancy. Rick said if the Park Board members would get him the information he would pass it along to Dan Tesch. OLD BUSINESS• Rick thanked the members for the information they had given him at the November Park Board meeting. George thought the issues list in the November meeting minutes was going to be a good reference for future meetings . He told Rick if he wanted to meet he or other members could give him the history on any of those issues . NEW BUSINESS• 3 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting December 1, 1997 1998 Park Board Meeting Schedule: Joe asked if the September 1998 meeting could be held on August 31, 1998 . He also thought there would be a problem with the July meeting because of the 4th being on Saturday. The meeting was set for July 6 and if there was a problem it would be discussed at a future meeting. Several members liked the idea of setting the meeting schedule for the next year. The board set the meetings for the first Monday of each month except September. That months meeting will be held on August 31 . Clearwater Creek Business Center: Rick explained that Gerald Rehbein had submitted a preliminary plat for the Clearwater Creek Business Center. This is a commercial project . He said, based on the dedication ordinance, the developer shall pay to the city $200 . 00 for each 1, 000 square feet of proposed building. The park dedication will be determined when the developer is issued the building permits . Rick explained he had included a copy of the preliminary plat, grading and erosion control plan, and the ordinance pertaining to park dedication. He said this was information for members and does not require action from the board. Sharon asked if Rick had heard if there were any businesses interested in this center. Rick had not but Paul said he heard there were 2 businesses interested. Paul asked how Ordinance 05-91 compared to other cities . George asked Rick to check with several surrounding cities to get a comparison. Paul thought it might be time to revisit this issue. Teen Center: Sharon thought the possibility of a teen center in Lino Lakes should be researched. She said a center is very important . She was wondering if there was a possibility of a business donating a building for this use. Rick did not think this was feasible, however, he has noticed in Planning and Zoning Board minutes that a teen center has been discussed. '^ Rick said this may be an item to place in a Parks and Recreation Referendum. Sharon said that was too far off and did not want to wait that long. She is interested in working on this issue. Betty said a "Teen Center" committee has been formed in the 4 City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting December 1, 1997 community and maybe someone from the board should contact them so we do not reinvent the wheel . She said the contact person is Gloria Brownlee . Rick said he understands they have money, for this project, but do not have a facility. Paul wanted to know if Economic Development or another city department had a business directory that would show an open or unused building that could be rented. Rick said he would check on this and report back to the board. Joe said maybe there was room in a local church that would be available . Goal Setting Meeting: George asked if Sandie would prepare a goals projects list . He would like to meet with staff and other board members to formalize the list so it can be sent out, to all members, prioritized and reviewed at the January meeting. Sandie said she would try to do this and would contact him. SCHEDULE NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING: The next Park Board meeting will be held on January 5, 1998, 6 : 30pm, at the Lino Lakes City Hall . ADJOURN• Joe Schmidt made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Paul Montain. The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 20pm. 5 1997 REFERENDUM -- -- ___.-- - ONE WEEKENDAI.)IIU S0,111 TALL i Acr SHEET TOURNAMENT CAN GEMAtA`I' { AS RUC H AS $50,00O WOKf I I Y(?U'1'I1 A1'I11,11','1'ICS OF BUSINESS IN T.11E, COMMUNITY. *** Ovcr the last 10 years, P.L.A.Y.'s Football, Baseball and Softball programs have increased from 976 to LIBRARY over 1,700 participants. During that l..r 1. The current library on Main Strecl ill salnc.limc period, the City of Prior Prior Lake cannot acconnnodatc the k` Lake has not been ahle Io construct new present clay needs of the residents in fields to accommodate this growth. our community. II is also in need of , improvements to bring it (11) to *** Ovei'Alic past 12 ears, Prior Lake arks I y today s standards. Soccer Club parlicipanl numbers have doubled. This year over 500 a.a.,l' With Prior Lake continuing to grow, it is youths will be participating in soccer. important (hat the residents of Prior Currently, the city has no regulation size soccer fields. Lake have a library to use for a resource center for both youth and aclulls. � *** As the community grows mid the �number o1• parlicipamis increase, ► th efics there will not be enough fields to I PRIOR LAKE acconun Oda te this growth and L)iI31�AItY C I111�C 1rS OU'I"MIDIMP, some children will unfortunately, MATE ItIALS'I'IIAN ANI' not. be able to play. ()'1'IlER LII31tARY:IN 'I IE COUNTY "pg x x WHXF WILL FF C,OSrIAOU 1IL £ $ �' �¢ xM The total referendum amount for ali of- the r ag improvements mentioned above Is $7.9 million. The averagc cost for each ADULT SOFTBALL homeowner would be approximately $8.00 per month (Based upon a $120,000 home). ** There has been a Ircnlendous atnounl of growth in the number of par(ic- As (he tax Base in Prior Lake continues to supported by ipaltls who arc playing in Adult grow, this monthly amount will decrease,. Soflhall Leagues in Prior Lake. Friends of frier Lake Currently (here is no park land available to construct new fields to 77risl,rar/mIr hosberrr tips l crjrins '' accollllliodale addillonal growth. In lrrncidvrl,/iTdu'residrnrsa/friarl,rkrranr/rlirnrrrc,n( Library Advisory fact, il, no fields are added, some P�,,IIQ�PRIHIS committee trill league" will not be able to allay 14127 crar Hare Mcauc N I'.. J0 1 talk. friar LAv.M 2 • (612)+10-6666 OUR COMMUNITY 1997. PARKS/LIBRARY would include lights and irrigation and the softball fields and baseball fields would include fencing. With IN thvdopnwiiL of the NEEDS REFERENDUM IITEMS adult softball fields at a new community hark ' Ovel the past few years Prior Lake residents:,have requested improvements W their 1,AKEFRONT11ARKDEVLLOI'MEN'l' the fields at the Pond's would he utilized by the youth program. Ilk would also relieve nei ghborllood & conununit r]rks. Prior This park develo�menl would coincide with b Y ! I I the pressure on the: nei ghhol hood parks, Lake Athletics for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) and the the Lakefront Park Master Plan which was l . ; , which are currently being used for organized (, 1 r iot I akel Soccer Club have expressed lie developed by,the community and the I a►ks games. This hark would also include space ,need �fis1 more athletic fields & Advisory Committee and approved by the for a future picnic facility, playground, . 'Jmp]overnents to the existing facilities. The City Council. The plan includes ingwovc(l outdoor skating and trails. The development Friends of the Library have patiently been access and parking, a Inge playground, and co of thicommunity park would serve the waiting for renovations to the existing library multi-purpose building which would serve as l'ttllllllllco needs for tic 1wu 1.`�-211 years. in an effort to provide more books, materials, a warming house, concessions, restroonts, and expanded hours of operation to the and natural resources education center. Trails 1,111RARYANU RESOURCE CENTER residents of the community. would be expanded and improved. Baseball. The Prior Lake Library needs to expand in and Socccr fields would be upgraded. Also order to meet the needs of Ilse community. ': P11..10R LAKUT0PU1,A'rJON included in the plan are "Tennis Courts, Sand The current Library building is a retrofitted Volleyball, Scenic Overlooks, and the I<op's bank building and floes not meet A.D.n. 1980: 7,284 g Historical farm. 'The plan also includes the ' f1��fi: simidards (Anteric•ans Willi Disabilities Act). 1 � 5U0 1 preservation and mmnagement of the italmAl Also included in Ibr design of ibis building is N UL(1: 2l.,UUO (1'roJecled) resources within (lie park. Copies of the plan a dance studio and Coll ununity loons which O are available at the Library and ('fly Ilall. A would be used for rrrrcalion programs, HOW TO PROVIDE hOlt C-t1111111111lity 11alldStand/ Amphitheater is � � also included in the plan. c•�on►ntu►tily ntcelings, and for the popular L r(� ` Prior Lake (lance program. Re\k•nues which THESE NL+ L+ DS are now being used for rl'l1I at Ilu' [Mall could ICOI�hAItM ACQUISL'l'ION bell( offset the operating costs cal the Library One way in which to provide for these needs Acquisition of the Kop Farm is critical to (lie and Resource ('enter.operating c sts (11 the space Library would be for the City to offer a bond ulliniale design of Lakefront I ark. The Darin would he Resource used by II�� City and referendum in February of 1997. A bond would he maintained as a historical farm the Library. referendum gives all citizens an opportunity which would be programmed by the Parks `i to express their opinion. It will also provide a and Recreation Department: Potential NF.ICIIROR11OO1)AND COI`�111'IUNn'Y reasonable way for the City to fund and programming would include holiday I?vc•nls' PARK IMPROVEN'l1?I'I I'S. execute improvements. if approved, the Ilislorical Education Programs, Heritage Okler style playground equipnuciit would be inveybuent would be spent over the next Festivals, and Community Events. The replaced with playground equipment,Wllicll Ihrec,,years. But We costs will be spread out property is also necessary to I"ovide is accessible and meets cuiwnt safely over 20 years. 'Phis is the most equitable way h"proyed access to the park. standards. Old hallfield backstops would be to snake certain all present and future replaced and athletic Fields would be residents share both the benefits of the COMMUNITY PARK L.ANI) improvements and the financial responsi- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOI'AiEN,1, intprovcd. "Trails would he upgraded and .bilities for then]. Approximately IN acres of land is necessary improved. Light> and ir►�►gation,would he added to The Ponds Park so 'that' the to construct the community park. This cost conuuunily could gel oplilmun use of this L�of>t> 01'e Infarinati}uit, pie ii eaii Pflrks would include the construction of adult and facility. Security and parking lot lighting 1116 W AR NAtIou Dlreetotr>1'autl"HUNxehogs youth athletic fields. Four adult softball fields, would also he added for safely and the cri' Re+�rtltitltl Sulie>C'vlsoi' II; t Wonllfiull ' two combination youth/adult hallfields, two reduction of vandalism. at`r1�17!123U:' youth baseball fields one youth/adult baseball / field, and four soc( 1'ields. Atlilctic Iiclds �'`N Checklist for a Successful Referendum (nothing guarantees success, but these will help) 1 . Develop a vision of your communities preferred future. These are those "brainstorming" or "daydreaming" sessions with some detail. Having general acceptance. Ideally staff, user groups, and the general public have been involved in the process. 2. Community involvement (soon to be support). Enlist the involvement of others early on (but not before you have some shape to your vision). Request in u before you ask for either support or money. 3. Task force. As the "champions" of your community become identified, get them on a committee. The more influential, the better! 4. Determine what items you are going to ask for content). It's based primarily on two criteria; need and popularity. Whether we want to admit it or not, a referendum is a popularity poll. The public must perceive a need with a particular project. It needs to coincide closely (but not necessarily identically) with their priority list. Note: Quality (but not luxury) tends to sell. Urgency is required. The need, impact, and benefit should be immediate. 5. Timing. Have plenty, but not too much! Referendums require months (even years) of "quiet" organization. The actual Public Awareness Campaign should not exceed 5 weeks in duration, subject to the complexity of the question and community. Select a time (date) that is most favorable to your supporters. Go it alone if at all possible, no other elections or issues. 6. Beat the Bunch That's Against Everything, by being cordial and careful with them (don't infuriate them!). Also, don't waste any time trying to convert them! Basically forget about them and concentrate on finding people who ^ support the issue. Page Two 7. Anticipate Tough Questions... and have accurate answers ready for them. Be prepared with tatistics, facts, quotes, etc. 8. Don't Throw Rocks at Somebody. Emphasize your needs. The benefits of your program. Don't prioritizel Let the public do that. Accentuate the positive. 9. Public Awareness should be as comprehensive as possible. The "public" doesn't like secrets...especially government ones! Consider the following items: a. Brochure - probably your key piece. It better be good. b. Newslager Articles - most inexpensive. Be sure to reach beyond your community. C. Mailings - to support groups and to the converted to remind them to vote. d. Slide Show/Video - for cable.TV presentations. Validation! e. Phone Bank - to remind people to vote. f. Displays - in high traffic areas; malls, public facilities. I particularly like libraries - where people can ask questions but can't argue! g. Buttons, stickers - as long as it's in perspective and positively viewed. 10. Spend time Where You're Going to Win. There's a limited amount of prime time. Invest it wisely. POTENTIAL BOND REFERENDUM ITEM LAKEFRONT PARK MASTER PLAN/ PARK DEVELOPMENT LAKEFRONT PARK PAVING PONDS IRRIGATION PONDS FIELD LIGHTING PURCHASE OF KOP FARM / HERITAGE FARM LAND ACQUISITION / PIKE LAKE COMMUNITY PARK/ADULT ATHLETIC FIELD DEVELOPMENT SOCCER COMPLEX/ 4 REGULATION FIELDS DANCE STUDIO / BUILT ON OLD COUNTY GARAGE SITE TRAILS INTERPRETIVE NATURE TRAILS PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS / WILDFLOWER PLANTINGS NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT OLDER PARKS BANDSHELL / COMMUNITY CONCERTS TENNIS COURTS TOTALLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND PARKING LOTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS EXHIBIT .C; PARKS& LIBRARY REFERENDUM SCHEDULE P.A.C.(Parks Advisory Committee)&F.O.L.(Friends of the Library) Monday,May 6, 1996 5:00 p.m. P.A.C./Council Workshop Monday,June 10, 1996 6:30 p.m. P.A.C.Stategy Tuesday,June 11, 1996 7:30 p.m. F.O.L./Ceminsky/Hokeness Monday,July 8, 1996 6.30 p.m. P.A.C.Stategy Saturday,August 3, 1996 Lakefront Days Monday, August 12, 1996 6:30 p.m. P.A.C./Jon Gurban/M.R.P.A. Wednesday,August 21, 1996 7:00 p.m. P.L.A.Y. Presentation Monday, September 9, 1996 6:30 p.m. P.A.C. • Monday, September 30, 1996 6:30 p.m. P.A.C., F.O.L. Stategy Session • Thursday, October 3, 1996 12:00 Noon Rotary Presentation Tuesday, October 8, 1996 7:30 p.m. F.O.L./Hokeness • Monday, October 14, 1996 6:30 p.m. P.A.C. County Library Board Presentation • Wednesday, October 23, 1996 12:00 Noon Optimists Presentation Tuesday, November 12, 1996 7:30 p.m. F.O.L./Hokeness/Oertel Architect November 17-23, 1996 Children's Book Week/Library • Monday,November 18, 1996 6:00 p.m. P.A.C./Friends of Library Tuesday,November 19, 1996 7:30 p.m. F.O.L./Leanne Schutz • Monday,November 25, 1996 7:30 p.m. School Board Presentation • Thursday, December 5, 1996 6-8 p.m. Library Holiday Open House and Presentation • Monday, December 9, 1996 6:30 p.m. P.A.C. • Monday,December 9, 1996 7:30 p.m. V.F.W. Presentation Saturday, December 14, 1996 1:00 P.M. Pat Quinn/Creative Writing Workshop December 14, 1996-January 4, 1997 Creative Writing Contest • Wednesday,December 18, 1996 12:00 Noon P.L.Chamber of Commerce- Hollywood December, 1996-January, 1997 Newspaper Articles Friday, January 10, 1997(No Later) Notify County Auditor of election(Ralph) • Monday, January 13, 1997 6:30 p.m. P.A.C/Youth Development Advisory Council • Wednesday, January 15, 1997 2:00 p.m. Senior Social at Library • Tuesday, January 21, 1997 7:00 p.m. City Council Presentation&Resolution approving: election, ballot question,election judges,&ways to inform public (P.A.C.,F.O.L., Ralph, and Staff) Thursday,January 23, 1997(No Later) Have Ballots printed and ready for Absentee Ballots(Staff) • Thursday, January 23, 1997 6:30 p.m. Phone Banks (City Hall,Fire Hall,Maintenance Center) Saturday, February 1, 1997 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Book Sale Saturday, February 8, 1997(No Later) Publish Notice of Election in American(Ralph and Staff) Saturday, February 8, 1997 Prior Lake American Ad • Tuesdav, February 11, 1997 7:00 p.m. P.A.C./F.O.L. Open Forum w/Community Friday, February 14, 1997(No Later) Post Notice of Election and Sample Ballot(Ralph and Staff) Friday, February 14, 1997 Wavelength Delivered Saturday, February 15, 1997(No Later) Publish Sample Ballot in PL American(Ralph and Staff) Saturday, February 15, 1997 Prior Lake American Ad Saturday, February 22, 1997 Prior Lake American Ad • Sunday, February 23, 1997 6:30 p.m. Phone Bank Sunday, February 23, 1997 Put out Road Signs PLEASE VOTE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Monday, February 24, 1997 6:30 p.m. Phone Bank (City Hall,Fire Hall,Maintenance Center) Tuesday, February 25, 1997 7 a.m.-8 p.m. VOTE Tuesday, February 25, 1997(No Later) Post Sample ballot at polling locations(Ralph and Staff) • Tuesday,February 25, 1997 6-10 p.m. Supper&Celebration at Fire Hall Tuesday, February 25, 1997(No Later than 27th) Canvass election results(Ralph and Staff) • &F.O.L. Attendance Required REVISED JANUARY 8, 1997 REFSCM.DOC FILE; PLVOTEDPARK7.80\lM 1997 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE,MINNESOTA EXHIBIT ! DATE OF ANALYSIS: JANJUARY S.1997 GENERAL OBLIGATION PARK BONDS OF 19,97 DATED DATE OF ISSUE: JLNE 1.1997 PAR AMOUNT: $7,80000 (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) M (G) (H) (1) 0) (K) (L) M) (N) (0) (P) IQ) (Q) I') ANNUAL \LNRX T EST. TOTAL ANNUAL \(I;T.VALUE TAX MARKET VALUE OF PROPERTY (12.11 INTEREST DEBT STATL70RY CAPITALIZED TAX SURPLUS CLAILLATI\E INCREASE)y RATE YEAR PRINCIPAL RATES INTEREST SERVICE 0.00% INTEREST LEVY 'DEFICIT BALANCE 4.001. INCREASE S85.000 SIW.OW S110.000 S125.000 SI50.OW S175.000 1997 203,470.00 203.470.00 203.470.00 S203.470.00 SO.W SO.W S0.00 620,758.400 0.0000% 1998 4M940.00 406,910.00 406,940.00 40b.910.00 0.00 000 645.58&736 0.0030% 53.38 63.03 6934 7&79 94.53 110.31 1999 W.000,00 4.15% 406,940.00 531,9-10.00 531,940.00 531.}W.00 O.W 0.W 671,412.285 0.G792% 67.34 79.23 87.15 99.03 11&84 138.65 2000 1256000-00 430% 401.731.50 326,752.50 52C752.50 526,752.50 0.00 0.00 698.268.777 0.07541t &t12 7544 8198 94.30 113.16 13ZOI 2001 150.000.00 4.50% 396,377.50 346.377.50 346.377.50 546.377.50 QW 0.00 726.199.528 0.07521. 63.93 75.24 8176 94.05 112.86 131.67 2002 171000.00 4.60% 389.627.30 564.627.10 364.627.50 364.627.50 QW 0.00 755.247,509 0.0748% 63.53 74.76 8124 93.43 112.14 00.113 30M 200,000.00 4,70% 381.577.50 581,577.30 581.577,50 581.577.50 0.00 0.00 785.457.409 0.07-101. 62.94 74.04 81.45 92.55 111.06 129.58 2004 2--15.000.00 4.75% 372.177.50 597.177.50 591,177.50 597,177.50 QW 0.00 816,875,706 0.G731. 62.14 73.11 80.42 9138 109.66 127.93 2005 250.000.00 4.80% 36I.490.00 611.490.00 611,490.00 611.490.00 0.00 0.00 849.330.734 0.07201. 61.18 71.98 79.18 89.97 107.97 125.96 2006 275000.00 4.90% 349.490.00 624.490,W 624,490.W 62449000 GOO 000 883.532.763 0.07071c 6QO8 7Q68 77.75 8835 106.02 123.69 2007 300,000.00 3.00 a 336.015.00 636.015.00 636.013.00 636.015.W 0.00 G00 918.974.074 0.0692 c 58.83 69.22 76.14 8&52 103.83 121.13 2008 3.30.000.00 S.10% 321.013.W 671,015.00 671.015.00 01.015.W QW 0.00 955.o21),017 0.070-1% 59.68 7022 -'7.24 87.77 10133 122.83 2009 400 ODO.W 3101. 303.165.00 703.163.W 703.16i.00 703.165.W 0.00 0.W 993.854.198 0.07081 60.14 70.73 T7.83 88.44 106,13 123.81 2010 450.000.00 5.251. 282.365.00 732.365.00 731365.00 732.36500 OW G00 1.033,608.366 0G709% 60.23 7Q86 77.94 88.57 106.28 124.00 2011 500.000.00 530% 258.740.00 758.740.00 758.740.00 758.74100 0.00 000 1.074,952.701 0,0706'.. 60.00 70.58 77.64 8&23 105.88 123.52 2012 530.000.00 33A 232.240.00 78^_.240.00 782.240.00 78-:.2+O.W 0.00 0.00 1.117.950,809 0.0700< 5948 69.97 76,97 87.46 104.96 12235 2013 600.000.00 5,40% 201815.00 802.815.00 802.813.00 802.813.00 0.00 0.00 1.162.668,841 0.00901 3&69 69.03 7395 86.31 103.57 120.84 2014 675.000.00 5.40% 17Q413.00 843.413.00 843.413.00 84i-11i,00 0.00 000 1.20%175.593 006991. 59.43 69.92 76.91 97,40 104.87 122.33 2013 730.000.00 5.45% 133.965.00 SM.965.00 8m,963.00 80.965.00 0.00 0,00 1.257,342,619 0.07031. 39.73 70.29 T,32 87.87 105.44 123.01 2016 8.20,000.00 5.45% 93.090.00 90.090.00 913.090.00 913.090.00 0..00 0.00 1,307.844,324 0.06981. 59.34 69.82 76,80 87.27 104.72 122.18 2017 880.000.00 5.50% 48.400.00 928,400,00 92840000 928,400.00 OW 0.00 1.360.138,096 0.06M11 59.02 6826 73.08 83.32 102.39 119AS 7,8W.000.00 6,052,067.30 13.852.067.30 13,832.06".50 203.470.00 S13,618.397.50 SQW AVG.ANNUAL INCR. S"62 S7132 $7&4S WAS $10G96 $L24.b1 MONTHLY LNCR. $5.05 $5.94 $6.54 $7.43 SA92 $10.40 I') THIS VALUATION IS THE 1997 ESTI\LATED\LARKET VALUE THAT IS INCREASED ON A 4.00%CU\WULATIVE BASIS PER YEAR APPLICATION OF FL'N-DS PARAMOUNT OF ISSUE S7.800,0W 00 BONDS DATED: JUNE 1,1997 ESTI\LATER AA'ERAGE COUPON RATE: 5.32090: LESS:COSTS OF ISSUANCE 1 ',ESTIMATED NET EFFECTIVE RATE: -- S_4S59a DISCOUIT FACTOR(1.961<OF PAR) 1152.880.W) BONDS MATURE, DECEMBER 1,1999TIIROUGH 2O17 CAPITALIZED INTEREST(12\tO,NTHS) (203.470.00) ESTIMATED REGISTRATION COSTS(ONETLME) (4 SW.W) LNTERFST. DECL%IBER 1,1997 AND SE\UANNL'ALLY THEREAFTER ESTIMATED FINANCIAL ADVISOR (29.000,00) ON EACH JL'NrE I.AND DECEMBER I ESTIMATED BOND PRL\TLNG A RATING (7.0W.00) ESTLMATED LEGAL SERVICES (6.5W.00) OPTION: ALL BONDS\IATURIN:G IN THE PEARS 2005 THROUGH SUBTOTAL S7.396.350.00 2017 ARE CALLABLE AT THE OPTION OF THE CITY ON ADD:MVESTMENT INCO\IE ON CONSTR ACCOUNT $250.000.00 DECEBMER 1,2004ORANY WFEREST PAYMENT DATE PREPARED BY: --- THEREAFTER AT PAR PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST. JLRAN&MOODY,INC. AVAILABLE FOR CONSTR.R OTHER HARD COSTS 1 57646330.W1 PURCFLASEPRICE. S7.647,120.00 STET-N �---------' i Y� J.1L4TTSON V.P. PAYING AGE.'.7& 612-224.1SOO REGISTRAR FIRST TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 5T.PALT 1.800-9.40-46" ESTIMATED CLOSING DATE 15 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER SALE 1 :�'r� ^.�II (.�•¢�.,� SG S,frill f}q l x A; " :p1 �. N �,�`:.V t •~�,� } 3i3+°t Sk,, , ,'!: t.`._ r,, a ® r � A p � � p y'. qi+•t yyea{''.� r: -hp!f�+'°�• '`•;.( 'T' . 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However, if the that imply some fun day.If we would transport these stu- dents are picked up anywhere from state is unwilling to put a Iot more required?They'll w, dents under the system I previously 40 minutes to 10 minutes prior to the money into the transportation formu- paper clips to run th described, we would need.approxi- star of school and are delivered home la so that school districts could af- But I doubt they wii. mately 60 buses,and a very.complex anywhere from 10 minutes to 40 min- ford to be less efficient,I do not see themselves on volur ,--%outtle.system. This would truly be utes after the end of the school day. an easy solution for this problem. corporate donations. i unacceptable transportation sys- If we would move all the tiers to tem for several reasons, including a later time,eliminating the 7:30 a.m. Frankly Speaking The Last V City's future is in your hands Judicic Even if you paid By Frank Boyles any part of the OJ, S City Manager Prior Lake an er y�� 59;._ v 4)If the new library is construct- �.;� '' ed,will parking be a problem? either the civil trial r. The Parks and Library Special :, No To underway or the crir . o provide sufficient par Election scheduled for Tuesday,Feb. consumed most of i" space for the new library and Main 25 represents a unique opportunity ''"`: racial fallout that von for each of us. By casting our indi- Street businesses,additional munic-ial from these trials that vidual vote.you and I will determine p parking will be added. amazing and a little what our parks and library will be for 51 Will there be a band shell lo- After the crimir.L the next 20 years. Will we decide to cated in Lakefront Park?Yes. The Playing in Prior Lake over,polls showed t:. ng live with existing park and library re- thirds of whites disa_ program has been so successful that sources.or will we serve our current y, verdict while about and future needs`' an outdoor performing arts theater blacks supported the The city's job is not to promote. Frank Boyles will be a permanent feature in the tite compensatory p'r. Lakefront Park.We will have week- but to provide information.My dav- trial,polls showed tl. to-day conversations with residents provements has been spread over ly performances in the park includ- of whites agreed wit, ing community band concerts,Prior show that there are a few unanswered twenty years for two purposes.First, Lake Players performances, chit- findings and two-thi: questions.This article is intended to it tends to reduce the tax bite which disagreed. dren's theater and ice cream socials. clarify some of these key issues for each of us will experience. Second- 6) Can these proposed improve- What is going or you: ly,because it is a_0-year repayment whites and blacks wz 1) Who decided which park and schedule.those who enjoy the facili- menu be financed in another way? different trials?The i lternatve financing library improvements are necessary? ties in the future will pay their pro- There are a complicated. Not the city! Over the last two portionate share.Future development mechanisms. but the improvements Most whites appa tears,people like you of all ages and will reduce the share that each of us would not be accomplished while you these trials with an e or your children could use them. If, terests have told us what park and pay for the proposed park and library evidence as collectec ubrary improvements are needed. improvements. for example, the city set aside This evidence has be Some of the groups include:P.L.A.Y., 3)Why is a dance studio includ- 5200,000 in annual ad valorem taxes whites as primarily c Friends of the Librarv, Prior Lake ed in the plans? _ (Which you would pay on your prop- like the prosecution -Soccer Club. Prior Lake Plavers, The primary building which will erty tax bill), 35 years would be re- case,the sole deterrr Windjammers. Adults Softball par- be constructed through the special quired to accomplish the needed im- or innocence. (Grant. ticipants.and a host of Civic minded election is the new 15.000-square provements. case has nothing to 7)How will these improvements individuals and organizations. foot-library-A small amount of funds innocence).Most big 2)If the special election is to meet will be used to remodel the existing impact the value of my home? according to the poll- future needs, then why are current library building into a dance studio/ The value of our individual busi- watched the trials wi. taxpayers expected to foot the bill ness and residential property is en- . multi-purpose room.This multi-pur- hanced,if not financiallv then certain- visible symbols of ra The parks and library special pose room will be available to seniors The issue to mos; election is intended to meet both to- and other community groups to meet ly by increasing the desirability of seemed to be not so r day Prior Lake as a place to live and work s and tomorrow's needs.The new their important needs. � an individual(in this questions? 8)Additional i Community Park Athletic Complex, The dance studio/multi-purpose Ifo Simpson)is guilty or yu have additional questions improvements to existing neighbor- room would allow us to utilize the crime,but rather whe about the referendum,please contact hood parks, the new library, and current library building,which is fully pawl Hokeness or myself at City Hall police,seen as racist. Lakefront Park improvements will be paid for,to save additional taxpayer by calling ess or 30. judicial system,also completed within the next three years dollars while continuing to provide would once again tri for use by adults and children alike. for the dance program.The instruc- The issue before m is it great racial justice in this Our existing facilities do not meet- tional dance program offered by the importance to our community. To- It is disconcertin_ today's needs or tomorrow's. If we City Parks and Recreation Depart- gether we will determine whether the elements of our socie do not build new facilities there will ment for the last 15 years serves over city will move our park and library same situation so dif be more organized sports in neigh- 225 Prior facilities forward or keep everything " Lake youth(four- year- as is". frightening that the 1, borhood parks where they do not be- olds) annually. By relocating the Whatever your view, please be our society is being long together with additional on street dance studio to the old library build- sure to vote on Tuesday, Feb. 25, large number of Afn parking,congestion,and noise in res- ing,an additional$25,000 each year 1997, at your regular polling place. based solely on racia idential areas.By the same token,the (currently paid to rent a facility)can le to vote, absentee ations. Some seem r existing library does not provide the be used for the maintenance,heating, ballotus acre available at City Hall dui- the judicial system br i-•tesourees necessary for today's Pri- and operating expenses of the new of righting past wroc r Lake library users. facility so our dance fees can stay ing regular business hours. perceived,by impost Repayment of the funds needed below market rates. standard of justice or to make the parks and literary im- = `on any other racial g Mow it is our turn to do the right thing! 41s.197 To the Editor. referendum was last approved for our more, some less. The cost of a yes On Tuesday,Feb.25.the residents parks. Many of us weren't even liv- vote could be equaled to 114 the cost of Prior Lake are going to be asked a ing here at the time.Thank goodness of cable T.V.a month.Is your child's very important question that will hold for the people that did.. They are the healthy mind,healthy body worth that the future of our family's sports and ones who enable us to reap the b„ne- to you? The referendum is truly a leisure time activities in our hands. fits of their forward thinking. They worthwhile investment in our commu- Tuesday, Feb. 25 will be the day were voting for us. nity. we are to vote on a referendum to Any of you who have looked for Tuesday,Feb.25_ Now, it will be upgrade our parks and library in Pri- a parking place at The Ponds or who our turn to do the forward thinking.It or Lake. It will provide the means to park on the street at the neighborhood will be our turn to do the right thing. develop Lakefront Park, expand our parks to play ball must surely realize It will be our turn to build for the fu- library.create a new athletic complex that we-have run out of room. Each ture.It will be our turn to vote yes. which includes:youth baseball,soft- year for the past 20 our community Thank you. ball,soccer and football fields,install has grown.Our parks haven't. Tom Reddinger lights and irrigation at The Ponds and The average homeowner can ex- Prior Lake Athletes for Youth upgrade our existing facilities. pect an eight dollar a month tax in- P.L.A.Y. It has been over 20 years since a crease by voting yes. Some will be You can make this a better place 4519. To the Editor: The Prior Lake Soccer Club plete community.The improvements On Feb.25th the residents of Pri- Board unanimously supports the en- - to the library and Lake Front Park will or Lake have the opportunity to make tire referendum.We obviously would enrich evervone. our community a better place to live like,and need more athletic fields,as Please vote ves on Feb.25th.You and raise our children.The Parks and does baseball, softball and football. can make the City of Prior Lake an Library Referendum includes some- But this referendum is more.This ref- even better place to live. thing that will enhance the quality of erendum goes beyond just sports for David Phillips,President life for everyone. youth and adults,it addresses the com- Prior Lake Soccer Club- "Referendum����' absentee ballots available Absentee ballots are available for the Feb. 25, $7.8 million parks,recreation and library ref- erendum. Applications for ballots can be obtained by calling City Hall at 447-4230 or picking one up at City Hall located at 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. City Hall will be open on Sat- urday,Feb. 22, from I p.m. to 3 p.m. and on Monday, Feb. 24, until 7 p.m.for processing of the absentee ballot requests. PROPOSED COMMUNITY LIBRARY/RESOURCE CENTER Here's your rT� opportunity to learn /' �� ~�) ' 1. 1�^- /• more about the Feb. 25 44gry ST referendum Pay: RFEr j The vote on the $7.8 parks, recreation and library referendum will be held at the end of this 1 Q• month.The public is invited to an informational meeting on the G(f,5 projects being proposed on Tues- •, day,Feb. 1 l,,at 7 p.m.at the Pri- or Lake Fire Station located on County Road 21. Volunteers from the Prior Lake Parks Advisory committee and Friends of the Library will be there to answer questions and present schematics of the pro- posed projects. Absentee ballots,to be com- pleted in person,are available for f% _'•> �� `��� �\�: ' !' the election at the Prior Lake City Hall at 16200 Eagle Creek Ave- nue South East. Also the City Hall will be open on Saturday,.Feb.,22 from 1 to 3 p.m.and on Monday,Feb. - ,�� % ` •'� 24 until 7 p.m.to process absen- tee ballot requests. Information regarding the ref- '•� ' . • , _ � •,` . � i , mil- erendum is also being aired on �' `' ` ' •r cable Ch. 51 at the following . times: Tucsdays:'&,6:30 j p Wednesdays aft?p tti. Saturdayys: i at 11 a.m,iand!Shndays''at 6:30 p.m. • ;/ ice. %' . /� ,.. „_ r ,c,t . . �, j 997 PARKS LIBRARY REFERENDUM VOTE YES FEBRUARY 25 Ad and referendum sponsored by the.Friends of the Prior Lake Library RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A PARKS AND LIBRARY REFERENDUM TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR PARKS AND LIBRARY MOTION BY: SECOND BY: WHEREAS, has heard the presentation by the Prior Lake Parks Advisory Committee & The Friends of The Library on their plans for improved and expanded Parks, Athletics and Library facilities, and WHEREAS, these ideas and plans include: implementation of the Lakefront Park Master Plan, a new Library with community meeting space, additional athletic fields & amenities to our community parks, and attention to our neighborhood parks; and WHEREAS, the ideas were generated by the community through public meetings and public input through the Parks Advisory Council & The Friends of The Library, and WHEREAS, the most equitable way to fund such improvements is for the City of Prior Lake to offer a Parks and Library Referendum to the voters of Prior Lake; and WHEREAS, supports well planned and cost effective programs & plans that benefit the businesses and residents of the City of Prior Lake. and feels the above mentioned items would benefit everyone involved in the community of Prior Lake. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE , I INNESOTA that we are in support of the plans for a Parks and Library referendum to fund the improvements and additions to the Prior Lake Park system and the Prior Lake Library. Passed and adopted this day of , 1996. Authorized Signature u PACRES I.00C Voters to �- consider $7.8 million question 1 By Lee Ann Schutz Editor r passed, the library would get facelift and parks would be expanded i On Tuesdav, the city of Pnor Lake will hold'a special election to determine whether bonds should be issued to provide for the parks.rec- readon and library needs of the city. The bulk of the money from a passed referendum would Jo towards the 52.3 million Lakefront vlaster Plan. It calls for new accesses to the park,more parking lots,playground equipment,upgraded athletic Fields. a multipurpose building,tennis.vol- leyball and basketball courts. and improved trails.Kops Farm.located ! on the east side of the park,would be acquired and maintained as a histor- ical farm.Funds would also be ear- marked for acquisition of land for a future community park. The Prior Lake Library would also get a facelift. The building, owned by the city,would be expand- �a ed to include a community center,and o a the facility would be handicapped N t-co 0 accessible. LU Absentee ballot applications can Z Crbe obtained by calling City Hall at 447-4230 or picking one up at City J Hall,16200 Eagle Creek.Avenue S.E. U G City Hall will be open on Satur- day,Feb.22,from I to 3 p.m.and on Monday,Feb.24,unti17 p.m.for pro- cessing of the absentee ballot re- quests. Dk Precinct 1:Holy Trinity Church Precinct 2: Minnesota Valley Community Church Precinct 3:St.Michael's Church Precinct 4:Mdewakanton Com- munity Government Center Precinct 5: Assembly of God Church For questions on polling loca- tions, or for more information call City Hall,at 447-4230. Something we should all think about for our Now is our chance as Prior Lake residents to oo More fields will al ow more children to play ball. children. something for future generations. People in Apple I Valley, Lakeville, Edina,and Bloomington saw a .� N --- vision in their community we need to accomplish Education,youth,at letics and community spirit ! • • now. - —it's all there! Super proposal—I cannot think Areas in these communities from small homes of a better way to spend$8 a month. • • • 1 support any plan that benefits the youth of this to large mansions all have their own designated f community. J�- J�f well lit park and rec facilities. Major roads are Gt { W� � coming through town and Prior Lake will be the Realty House This referendum is a great investment in our hot spot of the future. Get with the program Prior Acquiring &maintaining a historical farm (Kop's Lake and support the referendum) Farm super idea. i • • - community! I ) 1s a P !! • � �� We support this whole-heartedly! This is some- Realty House • We could all be "tooting"our horns in Prior Lake. thing EVERYONE can use and enjoyl I only want the best parks &library for my kids) ! A healthy community supports arcs culture, 1 physical and mental activities - Let's exercise) Vote yes on February 25. �'%na Really The proposed plan provides many new and The library has always received my support— improved opportunities for the entire community, '1 ' • • => ' ��^�'� �r"- �' and it will now. It is a great idea. especially the children. Our family, and many others in the community,will use and enjoy the • The upcoming referendum is an excellent CJr�+t�UG/�' new soccer fields,the new library,the trails, and investment in the future. We will be able to keep This referendum will provide the much needed the bandshell/amphitheater. Each of these addi- the central location for the library plus provide and larger library that the city needs, also the tions to our city offers new and expanded oppor- much needed recreational space for our rapidly band shell for the local town band for those tunities for family activities,fun, and learning. growing community. I wholeheartedly support lovely summer evening concerts that will be Please vote YESI' . • the referendum! / enjoyed by all, young and old. f PLEASE VOTE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH! This is a well thought out plan which will greatly We're going to vote YES on the upcoming city Simply put,this was Bill's dream for our growing I, l • • enhance the value of liv rn ri r Lake. referendum... community.As a community we would be wise to I • ✓` C >^ --it's a timely,well thought-out, affordable proposal; enhance our resources so we can continue to --it brings a needed balance to the facilities and Provide for our families. �1 I support any plan that directly benefits the youth Programs offered by the Park and Recreation �yZ /'(�� of this community! Department; the kids of Prior Lake need to grow-up in a com- This proposed referendum is a positive state- • • \ � �f � `��'g —J munity of expanded opportunities. ment to the Prior Lake youth and community. It is The library is a cornerstone— it's a wonderful Sincere) something we can all be very proud of. It impacts • ideal /y��7 mil— y p leisure, recreational, academic, and sports; all t G Ll1�ir � �9'Li�-c� ..0 rL� � 'l'r1C�--•--' dvital aspects to the continued growth of our We're thrilled about the o ���"'`�'�� community. -- We're to have a Prior Lake desperately needs to renovate the library Jim 5��0� �j^,V/C� community with an updated library, performing • , arts building, athletic fields &a farrnl and update it to meet the needs of our children and This referendum has been needed for years! You j the community. By supporting this referendum you have my support.o^ Ir (1� • • f- -' `=7 �'�` will improve the community and show our kids we q C � - h+lei (/ 0 care. � k,-.M This plan is an investment in our community. Library & Better Parks = Better Community It will be nice to go down the street to a I! rary with the resources we need. Great idea! Ad and referendum sponsored 6y the Friends M trip Prior Leke LJhrary,Dawn GlatiebBeck.President :>/l 19'9 F y� Y tti 10 _ . �. err r Community volunteers and city staff members got together Tuesday night for a potluck supper and await the results of the referendum.They were all smiles and cheers when they found out that the bond issue had passed by a slim margin.(Photo by Lee.inn Schutz) It passed ! $ 7 . 8 million referendum garners 52% of vote By Lee Ann Schutz Plans bei an last year to put the ber of ballots cast was 1,505 with 790 board's 'five-year plan and throuoh- Editor 37.5 million proposal bcfore the vot- favoring the bond issue and 715 vot- out the county new libranes are go- Given the days of tight money and ers so that if passed, the city could ins,against it.This translates to about ing up. "A new library was built in a town history of giving thumbs down acquire more park land,upgrade ex- 13 percent of the city's eligible vot- Belle Paine in 1995,and the Savage (at least on the first try) to referen- istme park facilities,and remode!and ers turning out. library is currently under construc- dums, supporters of the library and expand the library building. Volun- Janet Williams, Scott County li- tion, and New Prague is looking at parks here were all smiles when they teers, including P.L.AX. Friends of brary director, said there was no remodeling their library," Williams got the news that"it passed." the Library and the city's park com- doubt in her mind that the referen- said. "To quote Clem Haskins, it mitiee,spent hours gathering facts to dum would pass. "People are very The city of Prior Lake owns and wasn't pretty but it was a win,"said sell the community on the idea that supportive of libraries.Typically ref- maintains the library facility,and the Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Di- the upgrades are needed in the :om- erendums for libraries are success- county pays for the materials and rector Paul Hokeness in referring to munity ful,"she said. staffing.Williams said ultimately the the OK the community gave to a pro- Cite officials couldn't have called Plans for expansion of the Pner county library board and the Scott posal from the city to issue STS mil- Tuesday's ballot total any cioser. Lake Library caught the Scott Coun- County Commissioners will have fi- lion in bonds for park and library They had predicted that 1,500 resi- ty Library Board a little off-guard, improvements. „dents would vote,and the actual num- she said. It has not been part of the REFERENDUM to page 4 { Referendu m continued from page 1 3h l9 y =+ nal say over Prior Lake's library way." he said that the city"had some real plans, but she said, "We'll work it "We're really excited," he said. serious concerns" to face if the ref- out." With the demand for athletic fields, erendum had not passed... The first step in the process is for the city.and county to get together to determine who makes what decisions. A building committee will be formed p with representatives of the county li- brary board,Friends of the Library, the county and city. After an archi- tect is hired and plans formalized, construction could begin. Williams said that the whole process could take about two years. The Prior Lake parks department u has part of their plan in place and > ° could begin work in the Lakefront } Park area in early spring. J O a Lakefront Park will receive new a b accesses, more parking lots, play- ground equipment,upgraded athlet- ic fields, a multipurpose building, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, and improved trails. Kops Farm,located on the east side of the park, would be acquired and main- tained as a historical farm. Hokeness said that the design and engineering work on the park plans will begin in the very near future. "But you won't see any significant dirt moving until fall," he said. He explained that as plans are developed and let out for bids, ouncil approval will be needed "ever) step of the r - t 0 LL V c: c Z GCr c Y � ' �.. ::d Diu i�il iG ..._: t3f. .-:. 2�3 173)u � •�>f•?� �:: L�ie=w3�- � !m 1 iLF s 139 � Bi1 13i Y.6� iYa•�+ ti•;: eG)6ffi i8'd 53"rc 3a 46� L N3J W1+ !s�I�:1 A@ W 'iC? :YJ � a5 � f� PUBLIC MEASURE AND MONITOR CITY C:OCIl\CI:I G CUSTOMER NEEDS j PARK BOARD AND - ",y{ CITY STAFF I+ � a CREATE AND M.AINTA1N j 1 11W ISP BASE STARTING I POIN r nN7)co�r�IoN VISION CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS L— _.____�� _�__._.____ _ __ Ll CR€AFE:CiTIZEN MAKE ADJUSTMENTS R I'A5 BASED ON PUBLIC INPUT d \'Ii:1 ! ftA�,ANCI i)ANI) 4'DOIY'T[OSE THE 11 ION V;BUT REPRESENTATIVE AQi�'TI�OC)I.Yt?URSI"I F EITHFIt (i � N L fi B ` G ASSESS NEEDS COMMUNICATE FINAL PLAN ffi ('OMA4LJVICA7'E WITH PUBLIC WITH PUBLIC DEVELOP COMMON VISION -PROMOTE WITH VIGOR,MIA [ DON'T OVERSELL Di," 'I'LOP REFERENDI)t'I PLAN UNDERTAKE CRYS"1'N1.LlZF VISION REFERENDUM DEFINF.CONCISE SCOPY, g ad;' RA.RI C OMI'R II.VASIVI,; i FOLLOW-THROUGH COST li S`.I 'jD`1r AND IF YOU N'IN,KEEP GOINC,DON'T LOSE �C �fi Pl�r��i'� ��� A2oMENTIIM . IF YOU LOSE,BUILD ON THE 1?1?l'111,OP 1=I5k1��1.7'Ci<)t.S EXPERIENCE REFERENDUM PROCESS OVERVIEW i CITE' OF LINO LAKES REFERENDUM PLANNING PROJECT BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD. CITY . OF LINOVKE Desi nated Park Dedication Funds Behms Century Farms $ 38,270.00 Rice Lake Estates 42,746.51 (+$30,000 lots) Pheasant Hills 46,547.15 1996 playground equipment Quail Ride 3,000.00 Master plan Wenzel Farms 11,398.20 Bridge Birch Park 15,000.00 1996 Goals trail/land ac usition Birchwood Acres 1,407.66 Country Lakes 259.49 Lino Air Park 4,400.00 Living Waters Church 3,451.00 Playground Equipment-VFW 8,400.00 Trails 15,000.00 1997 15,000.00 1998 $204,880.01 Questions Brandywood $ 18,000.00 Birch Park-Trappers Crossing Pheasant Hills $ 46,000.00 playground equipment summer 1996 Living Waters Church $ 3,451.00 Current Balance $327,000.00 PARK, RECREATION, & RECYCLING DEPARTMENTS 7204 Lake Drive • Lino Lakes, Minnesota • 55014 Phone: 617-780-1885 • Fax: 612-784-7227 CIT*LK OF INE December 29, 1997 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner SUBJECT: Park Dedication Ordinance Review At the December 1, 1997 meeting, staff was requested to check with several surrounding cities to compare our Park Dedication Ordinance. Enclosed are two surveys . The first summarizes the Park Dedication Ordinances for 46 cities . The second survey outlines Park Dedication Ordinances of seven surrounding communities . Please note Cottage Grove' s Park Dedication Ordinance . As a general rule, Cottage Grove requires Park Dedication of 10 per- cent of the gross acreage to be developed; in addition, a recreational facility charge of $150 per lot is collected. If there is no land dedication, the cash park dedication is currently $550 per lot for single family units and $120 per bedroom for multi-family units . If a portion of the land is dedicated, the recreational facility charge is collected on the lots or homes equal to the percentage of land dedicated, and the $550 per unit or $120 per bedroom for the remaining units . Cottage Grove has developed, to date, at an overall density of 2 . 66 units per gross acre. The second survey outlines Park Dedication Ordinances of seven surrounding cities . Based on information gathered from the two surveys, it appears that Lino Lakes Park Dedication Ordinance is comparable to surrounding communities as well as on a state wide basis . n PARK, RECREATION, FORESTRY, & RECYCLING DEPARTMENTS 7204 Lake Drive • Lino Lakes, Minnesota • 55014 Phone: 617-780-1885 • Fax: 612-784-7227