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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-2011 Park Board Packet• Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 CITY OF LINO LAKES PARK BOARD MEETING Monday, November 14, 6:45pm Library —Not Televised ** *AGENDA * ** 1. Swearing in of Reappointed Member George Lindy 2. Call to Order and Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from July 5, 2011 4. Setting Agenda 5. Open Mike • 6. Legacy Grant Funding Discussion with Council Member Roeser 7. Adopt Meeting Calendar for 2012 8. Warming House Hours 9. Review Recreation Department Update 10 Next Park Board Meeting — December 5, 2011, 6:30pm 11. Adjourn If you are unable to attend the meeting please call Sandie at 651 982 -2442. sw /parkbrd /11 -14 -11 Park Board Agenda.doc • • Park Board Meeting — July 5, 2011 Minutes Sandie Wood swore in reappointed members Matt Koehn and Charles Evans. The July 5, 2011 City of Lino Lakes Park Board meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Acting Chair Bill Kusterman. Roll call was taken; members present were Pat Huelman, Bill Kusterman, Richard Jensen, Matt Koehn and Charles Evans. Members absent were George Lindy and Byron Roland. Also present was Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director and Sandie Wood, Public Services Department Office Manager. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2011: Charles Evans made a motion to approve the February 7, 2011 minutes. Matt Koehn seconded the motion and the minutes were approved as written. 4. SETTING AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. 5. OPEN MIKE: There was no one present for open mike. • 6. REQUEST FOR TENNIS WALL AT CLEARWATER CREEK PARK: Rick discussed the memo that was in the Park Board Members packets. He said earlier this month staff received a request to install an 8'x24' plywood wall for tennis at Clearwater Creek Park. (See packet for Exhibit A) A survey was then sent out to area residents to solicit feedback on this request. (See packet for Exhibit B) Responses received were included in the packet. (See packet for Exhibit D) Rick gave the members background on this issue. He said in September 1, 1999 the City obtained 5.5 acres of parkland in the Clearwater Creek Third Addition for a neighborhood park. In November, 2000 a master planning meeting was held to allow area residents an opportunity to provide input on what amenities they would like to be considered. A follow -up meeting was held to review and comment on some better defined scaled master plans. The final master plan was subsequently adopted by the City Council in 2001. (See packet for Exhibit C) In 2001, the City applied for and was awarded a $125,000 Outdoor Recreation Grant from the Minnesota DNR to develop Clearwater Creek Park. The park was developed during 2002 -2003. The park is fully developed per the adopted master plan with the exception of the sand volleyball court. The survey was sent to 320 area residents on June 10. Seventy -three surveys were returned with the following results: Yes 42 No 25 Doesn't matter 6 • • Park Board Meeting — July 5, 2011 Minutes All comments from returned surveys have been complied and were attached. (See packet for Exhibit D) Staff Comments /Analysis: Aesthetics — Typically these types of walls are placed along the periphery (or less visible area) of a park so only one side of the wall is visible to park users. Landscaping is often used to "soften" the view. Placing an 8' high x 24' wide tennis wall board adjacent to the 1/2 basketball court will certainly become a visual focal point to all park users and nearby residents. With the nearest house approximately 200 feet from the proposed tennis wall location, noise may also become an issue for adjacent residents. Maintenance — Maintenance would primarily consist of painting /sealing the plywood every two years. Any issues with vandalism /graffiti would also need to be resolved. Weed whipping around the posts would also be needed during mowing operations. Conflicting Uses — Since basketball players and tennis wall users may utilize the same paved area (50'x48') simultaneously, unsafe situations will most likely arise. For example, tennis balls might ricochet/bounce in the immediate vicinity where basketball is being played. There is less concern with tennis balls being hit into the open green space possibly disrupting park users. Signage would need to be considered to inform park users that multi -use of the paved area isn't permitted. (However this would be impractical to enforce, so are we creating potential for conflicts ?) In addition, having a solid wall adjacent to the basketball playing area (even though away from the basket) may increase the chance of injury (i.e. colliding with the plywood wall). Rick stated that after taking into consideration all aspects pertaining to this request, it is staff's recommendation to not install a tennis wall board at Clearwater Creek Park. He went on to say, however, if the Park Board decides to have the tennis wall board installed, park maintenance staff can probably begin the work mid -July. He said estimated material costs are around $500. After general discussion, Bill Kusterman made a motion to follow staff's recommendation to not build a tennis wall in Clearwater Creek Park. Motion was seconded by Richard Jensen and passed unanimously. 7. REVIEW RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed the update included in the member's packets. He talked about t -ball, tennis, basketball camp, Cougar Soccer Camp, soccer fundamentals, the Princess Party and the Puppet Shows. He mentioned that there were two shows left, July 6 and July 20. Participants for the Super Hero Boot Camp dressed in their favorite hero attire and it seemed like they all had a blast. He said that staff was looking for a way to increase registration for the Super Hero Boot Camp. He told members that upcoming events include the New Family Corn Roast and • Community Night to be held on Thursday, July 28, at Sunrise Park. Staff will be doing a review after the event to see if it is something that we want to do again next summer. Rick said that Tanya has taken over the programming for the Senior Center this year. There have been two programs offered each month and registration for the Park Playground Program has been going well. Four of the eight sites are full and there are • • Park Board Meeting — July 5, 2011 Minutes several kids registered for the other sites. Rick said this program will need to be reviewed in the future because of the budget situation. 8. REVIEW PARK DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick told members that last year the city was awarded a DNR Community Forest Bonding Grant in the amount of $25,000 to replace Ash Trees with native trees in city parks and on boulevards. He said he would be putting Arena Acres Park on an agenda this fall to discuss the tennis courts because they are in very bad shape. He would like to know what members would like to do with this park. He asked members to look over the Park Update and contact him if they had any questions. 8a. Skate Park Vandalism: Rick reviewed the memo that was in the members packets. He said the City Hall Skate Park (created in 2001) area continues to experience problems including vandalism to the park building, graffiti on ramps and bituminous, vehicles illegally parked on the grass, damage to trees, and trash tossed on the ground. He said the most recent incident occurred on June 7th. The park building sustained damage as a result of the siding getting kicked in several areas. Estimated repairs amount to almost $4,000. On June 22, several laminated flyers were posted at the Skate Park. The flyer states, "The City of Lino Lakes cannot continue to provide dollars to make repairs for skate park users that are not respectful of park property. Unless information is provided to the Lino Lakes Police Department (651 982 -2300) on who committed the damage to the park building the Skate Park will be permanently closed on Thursday, June 30." The Lino Lakes Police Department has not been provided any information. Staff is requesting that the Park Board consider permanently closing the Skate Park. Members had questions about the facility. They wanted to know if Lino Lakes is the only city that has graffiti problems. Rick said no, this is not unusual for this to happen. They wanted to know if the equipment should be sold. Rick said for now, it should be stored and maybe sold in the future. He isn't sure of the value of the equipment. Bill Kusterman made a motion to accept staff's recommendation to permanently close the Skate Park facility. Richard Jensen seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 8b. Birch Park Building Fire: Rick told members that on February 27, 2011 the portable restroom at Birch Park was set on fire. Unfortunately, the fire spread to the Park Building causing significant damage. Approximately $42,000 in damages was incurred to the exterior and interior of the park building as well as a tractor that was being stored inside, and the portable restroom. • • Park Board Meeting — July 5, 2011 Minutes He said all repairs have been made and the Park Building is being utilized by our summer programs. It is his understanding that the two juveniles were charged and have been convicted of a felony negligent fire. 9. Old Business There was no Old Business to discuss. 10. NEW BUSINESS: There was No New Business. NEXT PARK BOARD MEETING: The next Park Board Meeting will be August 1 at 6:30p.m. ADJOURN: Charles Evans made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Pat Huelman. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Sandra Wood Public Services Office Manager These minutes were approved at the November 14, 2011 Park Board Meeting. Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino- lakes.mn.us Date November 9, 2011 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Legacy Grant Program Council Member Roeser has requested a meeting with the Park Board to discuss Legacy Act Funds. Attached is some information from the MN Department of Natural Resources regarding the Legacy Grant Program. sw /parkbrd /meeting info /Legacy Grant Program.com • • Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program Park Legacy Grants Program Manual ru4i MN Department of Natural Resources Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October '10 • I. PROGRAM INTRODUCTION Park of Regional Significance Criteria Program Purpose Funding Grant Awards and Match Requirements Eligible Applicants Eligible Projects Eligible Recreation Facilities Eligible Recreation Support Facilities Ineligible Facilities and Costs II. THE APPLICATION PROCESS Application Information Appraisal Requirements Competitive Review and Selection Process Award of Funds Grants and Public Information III. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Land Retention Requirements Reporting Requirements Monitoring Requirement Closeout Procedures Acknowledgment Sign Availability to Users IV. CONTACT INFORMATION Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October `10 • I. Program Information • Park of Regional Significance Criteria Parks of regional significance must meet the first two criteria described below. Regional Parks in the Seven County Metropolitan Area must meet the sixth criteria. The other criteria listed below help further define parks of regional significance. 1. Natural Resource Based Settings and Range of Activities Offered: The park should provide a natural setting and offer outdoor recreation facilities and activities that are primarily natural resource based. Examples include camping, picnicking, hiking, swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing, and nature study. A related measure is the range of these activities accommodated within the park (e.g., a park with a beach, campground and boat launch facilities is more likely to attract a regional clientele than a park with only one of these facilities). 2. Use: Evidence that the park serves at least a regional clientele (multiple communities). Other related factors may include evidence that the facility currently or potentially may draw tourists and generate economic impact from outside the local area. 3. Size: The park should be significant in size. In southern Minnesota, a park of 100 acres is significant. In northern Minnesota, the acreage is generally larger. There are exceptions to this criteria based on use characteristics, special features, and other variables. 4. Special Features: Unique or unusual landscape features, historically significant sites, or parks containing characteristics of regional or statewide significance. 5. Scarcity of Recreational Resources: The park provides public natural resource based recreational opportunities that are not otherwise available within a reasonable distance. Examples include water -based activities, such as swimming, fishing and boating; interpretive nature trails; public campgrounds; etc. 6. Consistency: In the Seven County Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, the proposed park must be consistent with the Metropolitan Council's Regional Parks Policy Plan or go through the proscribed amendment process. If the managing entity is applying for a Legacy Parks grant, the proposed park project must be part of a site plan, as required in the grant application, in addition to having formal approval of the relevant governing body. Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October '10 • • PROGRAM PURPOSE The program assists cities, counties, townships, and legislatively designated regional parks and trails taxing authorities in the acquisition, development, restoration and maintenance of regional or statewide significant park facilities. Applications must be submitted by March 31 to be eligible for funding assistance for the current year. Applicants are eligible to receive more than one grant. FUNDING Funding is provided through the state Parks and Trails Fund, which constitutes a portion of the dedicated sales tax revenue resulting from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2008. GRANT A WARDS AND MATCH REQUIREMENTS A maximum grant amount of 75% of the total eligible project costs. Applicants must be able to fund at least 25% of the total project costs. The applicant's match must be cash. Other state funds or grants, or funds distributed by the Metropolitan Council, cannot be used as match for these grants. The minimum grant amount is $20,000. Grant agreements generally expire within 24 months and projects must be completed by then. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Cities, counties, townships and legislatively designated regional parks and trails taxing authorities. Note: The applicant must be the current or intended owner and manager of the property to be acquired or developed. Multi- organization collaboration is not required for this program. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: 1. Acquisition of land for future development of outdoor recreation facilities. Lands acquired with this grant program must be open and available for public use within one year from the date of acquisition. Recreation facilities must be developed within three years from the date of acquisition. 2. Development, redevelopment or rehabilitation of outdoor recreation facilities on land already owned by the applicant. 3. A combination of land acquisition and development, redevelopment or rehabilitation of outdoor recreation facilities. Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October `10 • ELIGIBLE RECREATION FACILITIES: One or more of the following facilities must be included in a proposed development /rehabilitation project. - Boat /Canoe Access Sites - Campgrounds - Fishing Piers /Shore Fishing Areas - [ce /In -Line Skating Rinks/Parks - Nature Study /Observation Areas - Picnic Shelters - Playgrounds - Swimming Beaches and Outdoor Pools - Trails (non- motorized internal park trails) ELIGIBLE RECREATION SUPPORT FACILITIES: The following facilities are also eligible for funding as part of a grant application that contains at least one facility from the eligible recreation facilities list above. - Change Houses, Restrooms, Shower Buildings and Warming Houses - Fencing, Lighting and Signs - Landscaping and Natural Area Restoration - Park Roads and Parking Areas (may not exceed 40% of the total project cost) - Permanent Benches, Seats, Drinking Fountains, Grills, Picnic Tables, - Trash Receptacles and Fire Pits - Walkways INELIGIBLE FACILITIES AND COSTS: The following list includes common types of ineligible facilities. A determination of eligibility will be made by the Department of Natural Resources. - Administrative Expenses - Design and Engineering in excess of 10% - Concession -only Buildings - Decorative Fountains, Statues and Plaques - Dredging, Water Impoundments and Dams - Facilities not available for general public use - Golf Courses - Indoor Recreational Facilities (ie: ice arenas, enclosed swimming pools, etc.) - Acquisition of land already in public ownership - Legal Fees - Motorized Trails - Non Permanent Skate Park Ramps and Equipment - Press Boxes - Sewer to Campsites - Shooting Ranges Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October '10 • • II. The Application Process APPLICATION INFORMATION The application is available to download from the Parks and Trails Legacy Program web page. We urge applicants to begin your application process early in order to allow time to complete application requirements such as holding a public hearing, permit review, completion of appraisals, etc. Completed applications must be received or postmarked by March 31st. This program is very competitive. Staff members are available to discuss your project or review application materials. You are encouraged to submit any draft application or materials by March 1st if you would like staff to provide comments. APPRAISAL REQUIREMENTS The application must include a self - contained appraisal report for land to be acquired. Appraisals must be performed by a qualified licensed appraiser and meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The appraisal must include the DNR as an intended user and the landowner or designated representative must be given an opportunity to accompany the appraiser during the inspection of the property. Appraisals must have an effective date within 13 months of the application deadline. Appraisals will be reviewed by the state to ensure that they meet applicable standards. If the appraisal is not accepted, the applicant will be contacted for additional clarification or modification. If you or the appraiser has any questions, please contact the program staff assigned to your area prior to completing the appraisal assignment. COMPETITIVE REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS The program is competitive and requires a review and selection process to make funding determinations and awards. The review and selection process will take place after March 31, and funding announcements will be made in summer. Completed applications received after the deadline will not be eligible for funding consideration. Program staff will review applications and, if necessary, a site visit will be conducted. Minnesota's 2008 -2012 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan The 2008 -2012 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is Minnesota's outdoor recreation policy plan. This plan was developed with the input of Minnesota outdoor and natural resource leaders. It establishes outdoor recreation priorities for Minnesota to assist outdoor recreation and natural resource managers, the state legislature, and the executive branch in decision - making about the state's outdoor recreation system and sets out criteria for awarding grants consistent with these identified priorities. A majority of the review and selection process will focus on guidelines outlined in the 2008 -2012 SCORP. Applications are assessed to ensure that the proposed project is consistent with priorities established in the SCORP document. Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October '10 • The SCORP priorities for Minnesota outdoor recreation selection guidelines are focused on three of the four strategies addressed in the Minnesota's 2008 -2012 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. These strategies support the overall goal to increase participation in outdoor recreation by all Minnesotans and visitors. Strategy 1: Acquire, protect and restore Minnesota's natural resource base on which outdoor recreation depends. This includes obtaining prime outdoor recreation areas throughout the state prior to anticipated land use changes. Focus areas: Acquisition, protection or restoration of land or other natural resources that will provide or enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities and/or.located in an area of rapid population growth; acquisition of potential prime outdoor recreation areas that may otherwise be threatened by anticipated land use changes; acquisition of land in areas that protect water quality; and /or acquisition of land in areas that protect key threatened habitats. Also considered will be whether the applicant has adopted programs to evaluate, regulate, fund and provide incentives for land and natural resource protection. Strategy 2: Develop and maintain a sustainable and resilient outdoor recreation infrastructure. Focus areas: Redevelopment, renovation or rehabilitation of current infrastructure, including improvements for safety, accessibility and energy efficiency. In addition, projects that result in sustaining the environmental infrastructure, such as water resources, native habitat, plants, animals, etc. Strategy 3: Promote increased outdoor recreation participation through targeted programming and outreach. Focus areas: Projects that result in more opportunities to participate with peers and family in nature -based outdoor recreation experiences through schools, youth programs, etc., for young people, people from diverse cultural communities or new immigrant communities and seniors. In addition, projects that help support nature education initiatives to ensure "no child left inside" address constraints to outdoor recreation such as economic issues, facility design, public awareness, safety or security issues and/or provide better access to outdoor recreation areas for people for whom limited mobility, cost, distance from recreation areas or other factors restrict participation. The complete SCORP document is available in the Grants category of the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov. Additional review components: The review will then assess the design of the proposed project and existing park facilities. Project design should be compatible with the physical characteristics of the site, consistent with generally accepted engineering and architectural design standards, in accordance with accessibility standards and minimize risk to the health and safety of users. In addition to the design, the review will look at the commitment of the applicant to accomplish the proposed project and to protect and preserve the funded recreation facility. This commitment is assessed through measures such as whether adequate operation and maintenance costs have been developed for the proposed project and if the applicant has committed some of its own resources to the project. Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October `10 • AWARD OF FUNDS All applicants will receive official written notification regarding their request for funding. If your proposed project has received preliminary approval for funding, you will be contacted regarding additional information requirements needed before an agreement can be processed. These requirements may include Minnesota Historical Society review, a deed restriction and other details. If the Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) determines that there is a potential for the site to yield historical or archeological information, you will be contacted and provided instructions on hiring an archeological consultant to perform an on -site survey and to coordinates with the MHS to ensure the project will have no adverse effects on these resources. These surveys are to be funded by the applicant and must be completed before grant funds can be reimbursed. Projects cannot begin until all final documentation has been submitted and a grant agreement has been completed. This process can take three months to complete. Most projects can expect to begin in the fall. Any project costs incurred prior to the start date of the grant agreement will not be eligible for reimbursement. Nor can they be considered as part of the required local match. Payment of grant funds to the local sponsor is on a reimbursement basis. The grant recipient must initially expend monies that are then reimbursed under the terms of the grant agreement. Ten percent of the grant funds will be retained until a final inspection has been completed. GRANTS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION Under MN Statute 13.599, responses to a request for proposal are nonpublic until the application deadline is reached. At that time, the name and address of the grantee, and the amount requested becomes public. After the application evaluation process is completed, data (except trade secret data) becomes public. Data created during the evaluation process is nonpublic until the negotiation of the grant agreement with the selected grantee(s) is completed. MN Statute 13.44 categorizes estimated or appraised value of real property prior to purchase and sale as confidential data on individuals or protected nonpublic data. See also Minnesota Government Data Privacy Act for more information. This information, along with corresponding budget information, will be redacted from the applications before making them public. Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October '10 • • III. Program Requirements LAND RETENTION REQUIREMENTS 1) CONVERSION OF USE: It is the intention of the State that the property acquired under an agreement shall exist in the Grantee's ownership and be maintained and managed consistent with the purpose identified in the application. The Grantee shall not at any time convert any property acquired or developed pursuant to the agreement to uses other than the permitted uses specified in this agreement without the prior written approval of the State. The State will consider a conversion request only after the following pre - requisites have been met: 1. All practical alternatives to the conversion have been evaluated and rejected on a sound basis. 2. The Grantee has agreed to replace the converted lands with other lands of at least equal fair market value and reasonably equivalent recreational usefulness as determined by the State. The State shall have the authority to approve or disapprove conversion requests. 2) DEED RESTRICTION REQUIREMENT: The Grantee will be required to record a condition with the deeds to all property within the project boundary . The condition is to ensure that the property will be permanently managed and maintained consistent with the purpose identified in the application, and that the property may not be used for any other purpose without written approval from the State. The specific language for the condition will depend on the funding source provided and will be stated in the grant agreement. The Site Boundary Map submitted with your application will delineate and establish the property boundaries subject to the grant agreement. Therefore, it is very important that any existing public facilities and any known future public facilities (e.g., wells, lift stations, roadway improvements, etc.) are clearly identified and excluded from the boundaries of the project. The site boundaries should include only the property that the project sponsor plans on managing for outdoor recreation uses in perpetuity. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS It is the policy of the State of Minnesota to monitor progress on state grants by requiring grantees to submit written progress reports at least annually until all grant funds have been expended and all of the terms in the grant agreement have been met. A progress report form will be provided by program staff. Grant payments shall not be made on grants with past due progress reports unless program staff have given the grantee a written extension. Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October `10 • • MONITORING REQUIREMENTS It is the policy of the State of Minnesota to conduct at least one monitoring visit per grant period on all state grants of over $50,000 and to conduct at least annual monitoring visits on grants of over $250,000. CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES Upon completion of your project, a final billing must be submitted to our office no later than 30 days after the expiration date on your agreement. Program staff will complete a final inspection of the project. The inspection will focus on ensuring that the project was completed in accordance with the grant agreement, that facilities developed are accessible and a funding acknowledgment sign is installed. If any problems are revealed during the inspection, they will need to be corrected before you receive final reimbursement for your grant and the official closeout notification for your project. All expenditures are subject to verification by an independent state audit and, therefore, you must retain all project records for a period of at least six years after you receive the official closeout notification letter. Periodic post - completion inspections will be conducted to ensure that the site is being properly operated and maintained and that no conversion of use has occurred. ACKNOWLEDGMENT SIGN All projects acquired or developed with assistance from this program must display a state approved funding acknowledgment sign at the main entrance to the park. The grant program staff will provide the specific sign information. A VAILABILITY TO USERS Public property, facilities & programs that receive state assistance and future development of a site that has received state assistance shall be open to entry by all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or sex. No person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in any program or activity receiving state assistance. Finally, discrimination on the basis of residence, including preferential reservation, membership or annual permit systems is prohibited except to the extent that reasonable differences in admission and other fees may be maintained on the basis of residence. Fees charged to non- residents cannot exceed twice that charged to residents and must be comparable to fees charged at other state or local facilities. IV. Contact Information Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 Saint Paul, MN 55155 Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October '10 Audrey Mularie, Southern Minnesota, North Metro audrey.mularie ustate.mn.usor (651) 259 -5549 Joe Hiller Northern Minnesota, South Metro joe.hiller @state.mn.us or (651) 259 -5538 • CITY IN KE Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us November 8, 2011 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Adopt Meeting Calendar for 2012 Staff recommends the following 2012 Park Board meeting dates. Please note the September meeting will be our annual park tour and bbq: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Monday, February 6, 2012 Monday, March 5, 2012 Monday, April 2, 2012 Monday, May 7, 2012 Monday, June 4, 2012 sw /parkbrd /Meeting Information /Meeting Calendar for 2012.doc • Monday, July 9, 2012 Monday, August 6, 2012 Tuesday, September 4, 2012 — Tour and BBQ Monday, October 1, 2012 Monday, November 5, 2012 Monday, December 3, 2012 Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino - lakes.mn.us November 10, 2011 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Park Board Members Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director Determine 2011/2012 Skating Rink Locations and Hours Staff is recommending the following warming house shelters and hours of operation as follows: PARK LOCATION Sunrise Park 6918 Sunrise Drive 2 hockey rinks and general skating Birch Park 6520 Pheasant Run S 1 hockey rink and general skating City Hall Park 1189 Main Street Hockey rink and general skating WEEKDAY HOURS 4 -9 p.m. (M -F) 4 -9 p.m. (M -F) 4 -9 p.m. (M,W,F) sw /parkbrd /meeting info /Determine 2011 -2012 Rink Locations and Hours.doc • WEEKEND HOURS Saturday 12 -9 p.m. Sunday 12 -6 p.m. Saturday 12 -9 p.m. Sunday 12 -6 p.m. Saturday 12 -9 p.m. Sunday 12 -6 p.m. Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 www.ci.lino- lakes.mn.us Date: November 10, 2011 To: Park Board From: Lino Lakes Recreation Supervisors — Brian Hronski and Tanya Mozingo RE: Department Updates • We held our third annual Teen Fright Night, a collaborative event to with the YMCA. We had a night of scary fun, completed with haunted trail, gooey guess table, costume contest and more! • Youth instructional classes are going strong this fall. We have full dances classes. Tae Kwon Do is seeing an increase in numbers as new students are taking to the martial arts, and many are returning for continued instruction. • Gobbler Games was held on Saturday, November 5, 2011. We had a great turnout of approximately 250 people. We had great volunteers that helped for the day. A fun event for all. • Zumba® has been a hit. We have had over 20 people register for the class along with an average of 5 walk -ins per night. • The Senior Center has continued to see a large turnout for day trips that are being offered. There is also good turnout for weekly clubs that meet. We have several trips planned for the new year. o The partnership with the Forest Lake Senior Center has continued to work out well. • Recap of Summer Events: o Family Corn Roast and Community was a huge success in its first year. We had an estimated 350 people who came out to enjoy fresh roasted corn, music by the 7 Cats Swing Band, a magician, the bounce house and more! We are excited to do this event next year! o Safety Camp was held August 11 at Blue Heron Elementary. We had over 80 children participate this year. We had a beautiful day for lots of fun and learning. o The Middle School Beach Party had a total of 47 participants this year who were able to spend time at Centerville Beach. Activities include rock climbing wall, kayaking, bounce house and swimming. • Upcoming Events: Secret Holiday Shop, Breakfast with Santa, Letters from Santa, School's Out Camps, Snow Day and more! • The Youth Soccer Season just finished with the culmination of the post season tournament! We had 22 teams participate in the tournament and 36 total teams playing this year. We had 400 kids ages 4 -12 participate in our soccer program this season • The Youth Football league just ended and we had 21 teams and 375 kids participating. All of our 4th -8th grade teams participated in the play -offs and we had a handful of teams that won championships this year. 9 • • • • Soccer mini -camp just started and we have 20 kids participating in the soccer skill building camp. • Floor Hockey Mini -Camp just started and we have 13 kids participating this session. • Our Fastpitch Softball clinics are being offered again this year and we have 8 kids refining their pitching skills