HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMISSION_MINUTES_1978-02-23City of Mounds View
Parks and Recrea[ion Commission
Thursday, February 23, 1978
6:30 p.m.
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
City Hall Council Chambers
A G E N D A
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Chairman's Report
4. Councilman's Repor[
5. Visi[or Presentation
6. Five Year Capital Improvemen[ Plsn
7. Neighborhood Park Sys[em
6. Fence at Groveland (T(r. Newton)
9. Edgewood Jr. High Proposal
10. Win[er Skating Rink
11. New Business
12. Old Business
13. Commiissioner°s Repor[
14. Staff Repori
A. Monthly Staff Piemo
B. Resource file �
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15. Adjournmen[ �
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MEMO T0: Park and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: S[aff
DATE: February 23, 1978
RE: Future Park Development
The City of Ib�mds View presently owns, con[rols oz has use of [he following
land areas:
Hillviev Park
Greenfield Park
Civic Cen[er
Lamber[ Park
Oakwood Park
Woodcrea[ Park
Groveland Park
Lalceside Park
Silver View Park*
Ardan Paxk
Random Yark
Developed Park Acres
3.2 ac.
10.0 ac. ex[.
12.9 ac.
3.2 ac.
2.4 ac.
2.0 ac.
4.1 ac.
11.0 ac.
6dgewood School Paric 19.8 ac.
Pinewood School Park 4.8 ac.
Red Oak School Park 2.0 ac.
75.4 acres
*Acquisition of an additional 19 acres is in the process.
Present park acreage
Silver View Addition
To[al Park Acreage
128.3 acres
19.0 acres
147.3 acres
Undeveloped Park Acrea
25.5
16.6
8.8
2.0
52.9 acres
There have been master plans completed for four of the park sites none of which
have been completely implemented at [his [ime.
The following statemen[s are not intended to be all-enco�ansing, but rather
a thumb nail sketch of staffs initial obaervationa on the existing park sys[em:
1. A neighborhood park should be for all ages, but especially fox chSldLen.
2. Our preaent park sys[em is ca[ering to Che 7- 15 year old male.
3. One of the major park system deficiencies is an effec[ive trailway
system for pedeatrians, bicycles and mo[orized vehicles.
4. Mounds View Par&s are used too much for organized activltiea, rather
than encouraging spontaneous play.
5. Our parks must be designed more wi[h the family in mind.
6. Park landscaping (treea, bushes, ahrubbery) should become a hig6
priori[y.
N�mo [u Commiesinnn*e -2- Pebr�lry 23, 1978
7. Our parks are in nee.d of eleva[ion.
8. Mounds View coulu use aC least one park with some type of formal
garden.
9. There presen[ly are no tennis cour[s that are City owned.
10. Turf es[ablishment in accordance with a we11 planned mainte.nance
program should be implemented.
11. Park shel[er buildings!
12. A mas[er park signage system should be created Co develop a sense of
ownership and identity.
13. Our neighborhood parks are being developed as sma11 scale aCh�&[ic
playfields.
14. Because of Mounds Views size we have a unique opportun3ty to develop
some inaovative, specialized recreational opportunities thzough park
developmen[ and equipment selec[ion.
Possible discussion questions -
1. Do you feel we should develop a Comprehensive Park and Open Spzce plan?
2. How do you invision Silver View park being developed?
3. Who does our presen[ park system serve?
4. How should we finance future park devel�pmen[ projects?
5. Do you think the stzong neigliborhood park system should be the baeis
for fu[ure park develop:nent?
6. Should we complete the development of one park first or continue to
"piece-v�eal" the park system?
7. What is the residents opinion of our existing park system7
pffiMp T0: IRounds Vi�u Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Direc[or
DATE: February 22, 1978
RE: Monthly Update, February, 1978
The purpose of this report is to keep the Mounds View Parks and Recrea[ion
Commission informed on current issues within [he Parks, Recreation and
Fores[ry Depar[ment that do not need official Commisaion ac[ion.
A resource file of related items will be placed in the City Hall office
and is available for review upon request.
1. Snow-Daze - The Snow-Daze activities on ,lartuary 28 were iairly
auccessful for a firs[ time operation. Highligh[ing the day activities
were over 200 youth who participa[ed in the akating races at 6 park
ei[es and a aponge hockey tournament with 10 [eams and all 6 parks
represented.
S[aff has already begun tentative plans for improving nex[ years
Snow-Daze events.
2. Lakeside Park - Councilmembers Rowley and Baumgartner aad myself
met with the Spring Lake Park Council on February 9[o discuas the
current and futurn status of the Lakeside Park Commission. Council-
member Rowley presented ehe City of Mounds View's position for
Cheir Councils review. Spring Lake Park did no[ have an alternative
proposal so discussion centered around Che Mounds View position.
Following a lengthy discussion i[ was decided that Council�mber
Rowley and myself should make a formal presen[ation Co rhe entire
Spring Lake Park City Council meeting in March.
3. Mn/DOT Bikeway Crant - We were informed Cha[ our bikeway grant
application will not be considered for funding at his point. Staff
is investigattng as to why [he proposal was not considered.
4. City Nall Remodeling - The construction began on February 15 and the
recreation officca are presen[ly roughed in. S[aff plans on conducting
a sliort [our on Thursday night.
5. Bid Openinge - S[aff will be opening up bida for the removal of
diseaxed treea on rriday, February 24. The second bid opening will
be on March 1 for a front mvunted flail mower.
6. Warming House houre extended - The vtnter warming house program was
ncl�eduled to drnw to a cloee on Friday, February 17. Staff prepared
a memn stating that beceuee ot t6e school closings, hecause of enesgy
conservatlon week, nddi[ional monies ehould be appropriated [o keep
the 7°mnjor" eitee open through February 26.
The L'auncil cuncurred nnd 5600.00 wae appropriated [o keep L�mbert,
Woodcreet and Illllview open through February 26.
Memo to Commission -2- February 22, 1978
7. Coaununity Education - StaEf attended the Community Education meeting
on Nebruary 9 at New Brighton F.lemen[ary school.
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There were two major proposals discussed: � �
A. New Bri6n[on Ele�rentary School was officially adopted as a
Community Center effec[ive Septemb2r 1, 1978.
B. A Task Force has been established to review Che curren[
extra-curricular programs tha[ are being offered in the
school district. .
8. Spring Brochure - The Spring brochure has been completed and will
be going to press in [he next week. Our present [i�line will have
the brochure mailed out to the residents the aecond week in Plarch.
9. Kid-Napers - A variety of recreation progxams were offered Co the
Mounds View residents during the recent energy conservation week.
Among the planned activities were sliding, old tyme moviea, tours,
sleighrides, bowling and ski trips.
There are presently over 225 youth who have registered for the
Kid-Naper activities.
Call to Order
Roll Call
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MINUTGS OF TtIE PROCEEDINCS OF TH� .�
PARKS AND RCCREATION GOMMISSION .. �
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW �
COIINTY OF RAMSEY
STATG OP MINNESOTA �
Regular Session
January 26, 1976
Atoimds View City Hall
Council Chambera-6:30 p.m.
The Mounde View Parks and Recreation Coromiesion was called
to order a[ 6:35 p.m. by acting Chairman Wayne Burmeieter.
Commissionera present - Ac[in; Chairman Burmeister, Barb
Haake� Wayne Weflen, and Cqrdon Fedor.
Commiaeioners absen[ - Sacque Coplin and Chairman Peterson.
City Council present - Councilmember Ziebarth and Coune3l-
�mber Rowley.
S[aff present - Uirector, Bruce Andereon and Program
Supervisor, Mary Kvalheim.
Approval of Commisaioner Haake stated [hae the minutes eF.ould be
Minu[es corrected to read [ha[ the propoaed bikeway eyetem to
include the exteneion to Pleasant View Drive. Commissioner
Haake then made a moeion [o approve the minutea ae corrected
and Wayne Weflen seconded the motion. The mo[ion paexed..
S ayes
Chairman's Report 5[aff regretfully repor[ed that qiairman Peteraon had
formally resigned from [Le Parks and Recrea[ion Commisaion
because of [ime constrain[s.
Councilman's
Report
Visitoz
Presentation
Lakeside Park
Issue
Councilman 2iebar[h reported tha[ the Council had approved
the grant application For two bocce ball aets.
The City Hall basement bid improvements vere approved with
cona[ruction commencing February 15.
None
Cauncilmember Rowley repor[ed on [he past background and
present status on [t�e management of Lakeside Park.
Director Anderson [hen reviewed the s[aEf repor[ outlining
[he staffs recommendation in regards to Lakeaide Paxk.
The s[aff repor[ was accepted by Gie Commission wi[h the
recommendation tha[ the Ramsey Coun[y acquisition proposal
be examined further.
Five Year Capital The Staff report was presented on tlie 5 year Capital
Improvement Plan Improvemen[ Program and the commis�ioners then discussed
their long range plans.
Cuun:.ilmem6er 2iebarth of[ered three euggeetions for
future park planning:
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1. Contact the "park users" to solicit their
inpu[.
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2. Make sure t}�at the long range capital plans are
flexible.
3. Ciake sure that there are good communica[ion
channels between [he Council and Commission
S[aff then reco�ended that a special n�ee[ing or the next
regular scheduled neeting be set aside for an in depth
discussion of fu[ure Capi[al Improvement�.
The Commissioners decided that the February 23 meeting
would be set aside to discnss fu[ure park improvements.
Paxk Bond S[aff presented the data [hat had been comp3led from the
Referendum Survey Park Bond Referendum Survey fer the Co�miissioners review.
The Conunissioners accepted the stafF repor[, but ielt
that further discusaion of a referendum should be tabled
until the ci[y-wide starci sewer project is resolved.
Snow-Daze Events Staff ou[lined the danuary 28th Snow Daze activities and
encouraged the Commissioners to observe and participate
in the program at their neighborhood park.
Edgewood Jt. High Staff revie�aed the [entative proposal and concept plan
Proposal wi[h the Commission and solicited their input and
suggestions.
The basic proposal consisted of:
1978 - Development of site plan
Install irrigation system �
F.stablish turf
Complete finish grade
1979 - Cons[ruct and re-locate 4 new championship
tennis cour[s.
1980 - Cons[ruct a four lane [rack around the football
field.
1981 - Construct multi-purpose building.
ptotion was made by Acting Chaixman Burmei.s[er and seconded
by Commissionex Haake to approve [he tentative pinn for the
upgrading of tUe outdoor facilities at Edgewood Jr. H1gh.
The motion passed. 5 �.-es
0 u..yes
H.U.D. Resolu[ion Staff presented a sanryle resolutron letter from the M.R.P.A. ,.. ������i��.
staff for the Commieuions review. Staff ctated that the ,
proposed d�anges in the H.U.D. Crant program would effec[ � �-.:
Muunds View aa they would not qunlify for funding under the -
proposed quallfica[ions. . .,.
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Commissioner Haake made a motion tliat was seconded
by Wayne Weflen to adopt [he resolution as presented.
The motion pnsaed. 5 ayes
0 nayes
New Businesa None
Old Buslness StafE diecussed [he possibility of a joint Council/
Commission meeting to discuss [he future of the Cities
Park Syatem.
Pollowing Commisaion input it was determined that staff
should make arrangement for a Spring Council/Commission
Park tour.
Staff asked the Commisaioners if [hey had any goals as
a Conrmi.asion [hey would 11ke to add to the Departmental
Coals. The Co�nissioners had no goals at this time bu[
requested that additional [ime he allo[ted to this area
for Fu[ure discussion.
Co�nl.saioner's Acting Chairman Burmeis[er stated that [he I.B.A. Coachea
Report would be a[tending a future Commiss3on weeting to become
bet[er acquainted with [he Commission. Acting Chairman
Burmeis[er also wiced his concern of snowmobiles damaging
the City Nursery.
Staff Report None
Adjournmen[ Motion was made by Commissioner Fedor and aeconded by
Commissioner Haake to adjourn [he meeting. The motion
passed. 5 ayes
0 nayes
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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tAe proc�ss of defining and establishing a park
>ystem in Maptewpod begfns lnitially with 9nter-
preting what each park is, who it serves, and
hor it relates Yo other park and open space
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PARK CLASSIFICA7IONS IN MAPLENOOU..
Because of the diversity of recreation needs
�present in Maple:vood, several park types are
�neeessary to aeeommodate tAese needs and may be
� ctassified according to nationally reeognized
�park types. They include: Ptay Lote (io.t Cota),
N¢.i.gh6orthood Yanhe, Partk VZay6ie[de, CommunL4y
.Paake, and Spec�.aC Ilee Partke. Together these
�pa�rk types ereate a hierarehy of parks and a
total park system. Upon comptetion of the
�evaluation of the eaisYing park fatilities and
land use paEterns/population densities within
liaplerood, the following park system classifi-
cation was estabiished:
.➢lay Loia lTo# Lote) - ThSs park type is a
small area intended for thildren of up to 70
!• �.rs of age. Tot Lots range from 2,500 square
',�t uD ta 2 acres and usually feature play
� apparatus, open area for wheeled toys, benches,
sand oreas and landseape development. The
Tot Lot is frequently located within a larger
park or playground or may stand seDarutely to
� supplament areas where distance to major
thorouyhfares prohib7t easy aecess to a targer
"�park facility. The service area ts approxi-
. matolo 1/6 miln radius.
Existing Park &
Sci�ool System
Ciry Park
County Park
School
Park Type Code
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(nb) NeighborhoodPark
(pp) Park Playfleid
(cp) Communiy Park .
(dp) Dishict Park
(mP) Metro{�ti!an Park
(sp) Spetial Use Park
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�ot lot/Neighborhood Park
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.igkbaukood Paak --This park type should, if
�sSSble, adjoin an elementary school. The
rk serves the primary needs of persons from
to 17 years of a9e and also affords limited
�portunittes to atl age groups. Recommended
.andard for neighborhood parks is 2.5 acres
.-r 7.P00 population, minimun of 5 acres, and
���:service area of 1 square mile.
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Commwu#y Parth - The community park is a multi�.��'
purpose area intended for use by all ages and �
should include a natural area possessiog �^�+ni, ���
ficant landswpe features. Ptayground or �ay•�.
field facilities shoutd be inLegrated when�
appropriate park acreage and demand exists. ��
Uevelopment should supplement nearby ex9sting �
park sites. Parks of this type should be
tocated adjacent to or near major thorough-
fares or adjoia junior or senior high sehoots.
Recommended standard for community parks� is
2.5 acres per 1,000, minimum size of 20 atres, ���
and a serviee area of 4 to 16 square mites. �
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ConN1N�n�[Y Pa�k
eq�w�+e reare�
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coilecror Communiiy Park/Park. .�� �
� Piayfietd Location Concept
. Die2rtEC.t aa2k - To avoid confusion, e�lT Ramse;
Lounty parks within Maplewood a�e des49neted�:�:
wnity_playfietd as OisYrict Parks. . � . ...
` � . .. cemetery etc.�� �
. OpfltrTiClCial .
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�rk Playfield Concept
ik PLay6Zeld - Thfs park type 54 criented _._
athiettc partieipanYS that reauire more. ...
tee.tha�n neigbborhood sites. A park play-,
a1D�ean be located tn eon�unetion witA a �
�Sor or senfor h5gh school ar can stand
>ne rhere co�nventent auto aecess aed parking
-avatfable. Recommeaded area is 2.5 acrcs
'•1,000 populatton, �niMmum size is 20 acres
..:h a service a�ea of about 9 square m11es.
. Me.taopoGi.tan Partk - This park type is a naturi
area with diversified features that�offet rr.:
lief from the urban environmenL. It �ay fea-��
ture wooded areas; varying topography.and�
waker features: nature, hiking and ridSng� .
trails; boating; swimmin9 and�some sporL tact}
lities on an informal baxis.. The Met�opolitu
Park fs at least 100 acros anA generally��lota?
ed rithin a.30-minute d Nve�of-those�who��use'�
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, Speclal FaclLi.ty Panke This pd�k type is Lhf
aesignation for any facillLy.wiSh a very :spad�.
ialized or particuYarly unique�purpose. 6otf�
courses, environmental�7nterprettve centers,'�..
parkways o� scenie corridors, awimming pools :�
aod special use rocreation buil�dings aro�� -
examples of tM s type. This park type.va�/�#
in size and�generally serves a'neighborhood,�:
a eommunity or regTon. .
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Ii of the park and open spaee lands function as SYSTEM EIEMENTS - ...
total system rAen in egra e by elasslficatton �- .
i recreational areas and eonneetton to other In addition to estabiSshing a elassTfieatfon
�.tiv5ty areas within tbe vicinity. _ _ - every park, specific elements must De establ�
��� ���- �-' � - "-� �����ed on each park site, i—'Te�'ii5ed fn total to
edestrians should be�permitted acqess to'tAese -.�-=all�parks to cumulatively descriDe-the park�
�tivity areas via safe walkways and�trail'- - --�tem within the city..�The o6jective of a-par
linkages' through open�spaee�corridors away���.:.,.'-_�.. _�_::_system is So meet community recreation�needs
rom conflict with the auto._'_These walkways -��� -"'providing a variety of opportunSLies for ai)'�
nd linkages should�inter-eonnect � �.� :���� • - �-�.���:-r.citizens. �^ -. -�-- - � °�-- � � � ��- �����
� - , a variety�of�p5rk�-types � � � r� The�park�site�and �system �elementi necessa�y�.
. school sites '� " �--meet this objective�include Cultuaal, Onnawe
. special recreation areas�.�-_� � '-'�-�.i.i.on, Coneenua4Lon, Re6¢rtve,�Recn.eatioa and.`
. others where possibte . ,�.�_ : - Mat�dena:�ce on each park site and througbout
he system then is no longer a.-group of parks �-�-system and are defined as followr. .-
s�t rather a neteork of related acNvity spaces . Culiu2aC facilities sueh as museums, sta:tu
nd recrzational opportunfties for leisure time � fountains, gardens, theatres, ett., art.t0
ursuit by all ages. . � : ��...sistently found in, or are themsetves,.�psr
. Ortnamen.tation - the "decoration" on the-ur
. - � "cake" in various ways..structural, archit
� � - tural, but mainly through developing�and.�d
--�� � . - tainin9 "the park beautiful" . trees,'�..
� hitis, grass, water, flowers.�shrubs, etc.�..
.�srao.+..w.ss�nurm,s The objective is met when parks are� seen,�i
smelled, heard ... in short, experienced'�.
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• �nen swn�r wa u.ruH a�eb nw �«tryuew e. x.vl�w.1 e�er ��o.
� M�h I.Vi �ao.
. Coneertva.ti.pn of significant oatura.i.a
such as takes, streams, waterfalis,.h
forest, meadors, Lhrough preserration
destrucYion by all forms of urban..enc
. Reeenve capacity is an essentiai el:e�n
any :ystem. Nithout the�fl�xib111ty'�..
to respond to e�ange, iner�ased deMan
needs, new opportuniH es, and sinple��
tng spaee" and syste�n would break�dow
-.stress and soon lose tts capactty�to.�:�
even normal needs. � .
. Recrt.¢atEonal areas and fac111ties.tor
sports, simple exercise, fe�nilg.outin
chitdren's ptay areas, golf, boattny,
every other activtty Nhieh lnvolv�s p
ap t;on. �
. Na[nien¢nee is not actually an ob�ect
Ss the necessary resuit af the areas
facS1TN es required by the other:�.obj.:e.
and must be eva�l�uated�a�nd�ponsidared���
distrfbution of oark toeatiuns and�!���tv
The ma.�or orientaiton.of��each partitu:la
within Lhe park sysLem-becomes�apparent
classifyin9 tha ezisting�.park sys:tem'.as
percenLages of t6ese elements. These�:p
9es and deffNenctes or weaknesses.i.n.t
acreages or park system elemeots�ean�be
from the Maplewood Park System Eleesnts
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houqh much lend in Naptewood In undevnlopa4
,+y, }ess than one•fourth of these open I�nde
I.�•x1�C 4n tAa futurt, tf devalopment follows
current L�nd Uu Gutdr Pten, Nowrver, to
vtnt Ehe tot�1 urb�nit�tton nf Lhe G14y,
nel of matnLetnlng 26% of �11 C1ty lenda
"up�n sp�ce" h�s been sstepllFhad,
n►tt s�rvo th� CItY tntero�lu Uy•et�blleh•
r�eurrent lnventory �nd L��1� for tho p�rk
��:Opon Sp�up An�lytlt, thl� �q4uJy Anflnet
Ed��nd'LEASED LANpS iec�e►ibla�lyplhe,genenl
11e �nd eonN�llnq ufe
�Ctty-�nd�County V�rk� " "
6Choo1 �1tat
Chureb Nt�s .
�►ubltc work LnJ�
�C�mrt�rl�F
Ao1f tour���
L�k�• �nd pond�
Or�ln�pr utrmanN
�.��ro.a ��onc�•nr•w.y
s• c+L•yorlo� Nor� (11Y�116pNI�d lq act�bll�b
turr�nt aKt�tlnq op�n �p�ca within the
25
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tity end prnvlde the besis for the present�
open spece System.
Of the totel ecreeqe, tao cetegoriee for open
snece ere necessary to evatuete the t�nd's cur
rent end potentie) uae. �
. Usable green cpecq - Thosa lende publlcty or�
(or ilmsted usej qUBSi•bUE�IC�,j� OMOIE
which offor eue of acu
for �rcrr�ttoml oppor-
tun/ty�
. Unueeble op�n �p�e�- Tho�� qw�1-puhltely
own�d or prtvate lands
which do not offer qene
, publle �cens �or reere
� t1on�1 opportunl0y. �� .,,
i0T�4S
C1ty Tot�l 4�nd • It,O�I Mcro
CIII6l1tlg ONN11 $n/CB }�Z�i.� !CI'!i
Vn�k lry�ca (1�•61.E03y7�atre� �
Tat�l ('rupn�etl Upen Sp�ce �
Syetem 3,�6i.0 �trea
�20.6X elty lee�')
total Park 6p�ca (iuLure Sy�tam) �.
C1ty 606.05 �cres -`�
Cnunty 1,026.0 acros
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City of FAUnds View
Parks & Recreation Depart:nent
Adapted 5 Year Plan 1977-1987
FIWANCIAL
Adopted Mar•ch 24, 1977
Submitteu to Council April 14, T917
This capital improvements program is intended to be implemented as
funding becomes available through a bond issue, park fund dedications,
federal and state matchin9 funds, revenue sharing, or other qualifying
source. It does not blueprint the amounts of funding nor predetermine
the course of action,by the city fathers. It merely represents a
flexible financial 9uide by which present and future planning decisians
can be made .... A Park and Open Space System.
Actual_1976
Lambert Park:
Hockey Rink
Hockey Lighting
Woodcrest Park:
Tot Lot Equipment
Landscape Timbers
Gree�field Park:
Tot Lot Equip�nt
Landscape Timbers
Underground N.S.P.
Underground Box
Lighting Rink
Gas Line U.D.
Player Benches
Backstop/Fence
Ag. Linx
Cul verts
Keed Eator
Bleachers (3 sets-5rx12'L)
Grading/Filt Wood, Green.
Proposed 7978
Hiliview Park:
Gradin9 6 Fill
Oakwood Park:
Rink Change
Tot Lot
Lai�ert Park:
Tot Lot
.JUOdcrest Park:
Seasonal Hockey Rink
New Lighting
Ballffed
Fence/Park
Groveland Park:
fence/Park
Pienic-TaAlos
Greenfleld Pa�-.".•.
Fenee/Rark
Brldge
Oenchas-(10)
Pro�osed 1977
*Silver View Acquisition (31 ac.) 537.500
S 2,678 Hillview Park:
3,075 Seasonal Hockey Rink 3,000
Hockey Nets 220
2,450 Lambert Park:
690 Hockey iVets 220
Greenfield Park:
1,850 *Tennis Lourts (2) 11,000
564 Water Line 8,000
90 **B7eachers (2-5row) 750
75 B.f. Side Fencing (A') 1,7U0
35II Sod Daseball Field 1.600
263 **Parking Lot 1,000
17� Woodcrest Park:
1,565 Culvert 30' x A8" 1,350
581 Parl:ing Lot 550
460 Dleachers: 2 sets x 5 rows 1,000
278 "*Fountain City Hall 1,000
ASO Equipn�ent:
8,338 *•Rotary Mower 4,500
,33 *"Hand I•tower 200
**Snaw �lower 550
374�4'6
*Our Share of Potential IAatching Funds
**Already Dudgeted for 1977
1,000
2,000 Proposed_1�79,
3,500
3,5u0
3,OOU
8.000
2,000
.1,000
1.,400
'1,400
i4,000
`�060'
�a't ;�'nu
Ardan Park:
Tot Lot
Grading/Fill/Rip-Rap
Plantings
Oencties (6)
GrcenHeld Park:
Seasonal Ilockey ..
Rink Lightiir,y °
Waodcrest ParV.:
Iticachers
Acqutsition 4 ac./Fimdin9
4,000
6,000
2,000
600
3;50U
10,000
750
10,000
�36,85U
u;£
t�l�q T0: Parks and Recreation Co�issioners
FROM: Staff
DAT2: Januazy 20, 1978
RE: Five Year Capital Improvemen[ Program
Aftet reviewing the five year capital improve�n[ program for Park
Developmen[ [he following points come to light:
1. The pmpoaed improvements for 1976 are ail completed and pald fos.
2. The proposed improvement program for 1977 have all been completed
except for two projects:
a. The sodding of Greenfield Park was not completed becauee of the
lateness in the year. This project will be a firet priority in
1978.
b. Silver View�park property was not acquired beceuea tha fundtng
has no[ been received to date.
3. The following improvements scheduled for 1978 have been budg�ted
for in 1978:
a. Hillview Grading and Fill
b. Oakwood - Skating rink
Tot Lot
c. Lambert - Tot Lot
d. Greenfield - Hockey rink
Lighting
e. Woodcres[ - Ballfield
Fencing
f. Edgewood School - Ballfield
$ 1,000.00
2,000.00
3,500.00
3,500.00
3,500.00
8,000.00
2,000.00
1,800.00
1.500.00
$26,800.00
4. The following i[ems have not been funded for 1978 wbieh weta e
portion of the Park Co�ieeion eapital iay�rovxmen! pl�n:
a. Groveland Park - Fencing $ 4�400.00
Yicnic Tablee 1�400.Of1
b. Creenfield Park -Fence/park l0,Ob0.00
Bridge 1.500.00
c. Senchea (10) 1.000.00
$16,300.00
5. The current financial statua of the Park and Playground Fund is ae
follows:
Balance Decem6er 31, 1977 $22,715.00
1978 Eatimeted revenuee $13,930.00
1978 Propoaed expendi:uree $26,800.00
Balance availeble for epproprietion $ 9,305.00
Staff vould reeommend that tMe five yenr capi[al improvement plan should be
revieved and updated to reElrct tlic currenc etatua and changes in the Fu[ure
park development program.
City of Mounds View
Parks and Recreatian Commission
Thursday, February 23, 1978
6:30 p.m.
Mounds View City Nall
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
City Hall Council Chambera
A G E N D A
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Chairman's Report
4. Councilman's Report
5. Visitor Presentation
6. Five Year Capital Smprovement Plan
7. Neighborhood Paik System
8. Fence at Groveland (Mr, Newton)
9. Edgewood Jr. High Proposal
10. Winter Skating Rink -
11. New Business
12. Old Business
13. Commissioner's Report
14. Staff Report
A. Monthly Staff Afemo
B. Resoutce file
15. Adjournment
Call to Order
Roll Call
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMhtISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Regular Session
January 26, 1978
Mounds ��iew City Hall
Council Chambers-6:30 p.m.
The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission was called
[o order at 6:35 p.m. by acting Chairman Wayne Burmeister.
Commissioners present - Ac[ing Chairman Burmeis[er, Barb
Haake, Wayne Weflen, and Gordon Fedor.
Commissioners absent -.lacque Coplin and Chairman Peterson.
City Coimcil present - Councilmember Ziebarth and Council-
member Rowley.
Staff presen[ - Uirector, Bruce Anderson and Program
Supervisor, Mary Kvalheim.
Approval of Commissioner Haake state�l that the minu[ea ahould be
Minutes corxec[ed to read that the proposed bikeway system to
include the ex[ension to Pleasan[ View Drive. Commissioner
Naake tUen made a motion [o approve [he minu[es as correc[ed
and Wayne Weflen seconded [he motion. The motion passed.
5 ayes
Chairman's Repor[ S[aff regretfully reported that Chairman Peterson had
foxmally resigned from the Parks and Recrea[ion Commission
because of [ime cons[raints.
Councilman's
Report
Visitor
Presentation
lakeaide Park
Isaue
Coimcilman Ziebarth reported that the Council had approved
[he grant applica[ion for [wo bocce ball se[s.
The C1[y Nall basement bid improvemen[s were approved with
construction commiencing February 15.
None
Councilmember Rowley repor[ed on [he past background and
present status on [he management of Lakeside Park.
Dlrector Anderson [hen reviewed [he s[aff report ou[lining
the stafFs recommendatiort in regards to Lakeside Park.
The staff repor[ was accepted by the Commission with the
recommendatlon that the Ramaey County acquisition proposal
be examined further.
Five Year Capital The Staff report was presented on [he 5 year Capital
Improvement Plan Improvement Program and the commiscioners then diacussed
their long range plana.
Councilmember Ziebarth offered three suggeations for
future park planning:
-�-
1. Contact the "park users" to solicit their
input.
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2. Make sure [hat the long range capital plans are
flexible.
3. Make sure that [here aie good communication
channels beCween the Council and Commission
Staff then recommended that a special mee[ing or [he next
regular scheduled meeting be set aside for an in depth
discussion of future Capi[al Improvements.
The Coimnissioners decided tha[ the February 23 tieeting
would "oe set aside to discuss future park improveu�nts.
Park Bond Staff presen[ed the data tha[ had been compiled from Che
Referendum Survey Park Bond Referendum Survey fox the Conm�isyioners review.
The Commissioners accepted the staff report, bu[ fel[
tha[ further discussion of a referendum should be [abled
until the city-wide storm sewer project is resolved.
Snow-Daze Events StafE outlined the Januaxy 28t1i Snow Daze activities and
encouraged [he Commissioners to observe and participa[e
in the program at [heir neighborhood park.
Edgewood Jr. High StafF reviewed the tentative proposal and concept plan
Proposal with [he Commission and solicited [heir input and
suggestions.
The basic proposal consisted of:
1978 - Development of site plan
Ins[all irrigation sys[em
Establish turf
Complete finish grade
1979 - Construct and re-locate 4 new championship
tennis caurts.
1980 - Construct a four lane track around the football
field.
1981 - Construc[ mul[i-purpose build�ing.
PWtion �aas made by Acting Chairman Burmeis[er and seconded
by Commissioner Haake to app[ove the tentative plan fos the
upgrading of the outdoor facilities a[ Edgewood Jr. High.
The motion passed. 5 ayes
0 nayes ....
H.U.D. Resolution StafF presented a sample resolutlon letter from the M.R.P.A.
staff for the ComaSasions review. Staff stated Ghat the
proposed chnnges Sn the H.U.D. Crant program wotild�effect
lbunda View ne they would not qualify for funding under the
proposed qualifications.
_�
Commissioner Haake made a motion that was seconded
by Wayne Weflen to adopt the reaolution as presenCed.
The motion passed. 5 eyea
0 nayee
New Business None
Old Business Staff discussed the possibility of a joint Council/
Commtasion mee[ing [o discuse the future of the Ci[iea
Park Syatem.
Following Commission input i[ was determined that etaff
should make arrangement for a Spri�g Council(Commission
Park [our.
Staff asked [he Commissioners iE they had any goale as
a Commission [hey crould like to add to [he Departmental
Goals. The Commissioners had no goals at [his time but
requested [ha[ additional time be allo[ted [o [his area
for future discussion.
Co�moissioner's Acting Chairman Burme3s[er sta[ed tha[ the I.B.A. Coac.4es
Report would be attending a Future Commission meeting [o become
better acquain[ed with the Co�i.ssion. Acting Chairman
Burmeis[er also voiced Fis concern of anowmobiles damaging
[he City Nursery.
Staff Report None
Adjournmen[ Abtion was made by Commissioner Fedor and seconded by
Commissioner Haake to adjourn the meeting. The motlon
passed. 5 ayea.
0 nayea
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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The process of defining and establfshing a park
system in kaplewood begSns initiaily with inter-
preting what each park is, who it serves, and
how it reTates to other park and open space
ands.
���PARK CLASSIFICATIONS IN MAPLENOOD �
��Because of the diversity of recreation needs
���present in MapleNOOd, several park types are
' necessary to aceommodate these needs and�may be
�Nassified according to nationaliy recognized
park types. They include: P4ay Lofe (TO.t Lote),
� NeLgk6orthood Paake, Paah V4ay6�.elde, Community
Paaks, and Special Ilee Paake. Together these
�.park types ereate a hierarehy of parks and a
�total park system. Upon completion of the
� evaluation of tbe eztst5ng park facSlities and
land use patterns/population densities rithin
� Haplewaod, the following park systim classifi-
cation uas established:
�. ilay Lo.t6 (Tot Lo.tel - This Dark type is a
smatl area intended for children of up to 10
years of age. Tot Lots range from 2.500 square
si.up to�2.acres and usually feature play
.�a-6paratus, open area for wheeled toys, benches,
sand a�eas and landscape development. The
Tot Lot is�frequently located vitAin a larger
park�o� playground or may stand separately to
supplemen�! areas where dfstance to ma3or
Lhoroughfaref prohibft easy access to a larger
park faN Itty�. 7Ae�service area is approzi-
mately 1/4 mile radTus.
Existing Park &
Sct�ooi-Systzm
Ciry Park
County Park
School
Park Type Code
(tl) TotLOt � �
(nb) Neigh6orhootlPark
(PP) Park PlayReld
(cp) CommuniyPark
(dp) DishittPark
(m0) Mehopolitm� Park
(sp) SpecialUsePark
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:ot lot/Neighborhood Park
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.i9kbonkood Parth - This park type should, if
�ssible, adjofn an elementary school. The
rk serves ihe primary needs of persons from
to 77 years of age and aiso affords limited
�portunities to all age groups. Recommended
:andard for n=ighborhood parks is 2.5 acres
�r 1,000 population, minimum of 5 acres, and
sy�•ice area of 7 square mite.
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a�� �
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.es��� pr" _'.: � Comm�
jr.-sr. hig
— hghted 1
_ - y� . �� � parking
' , j� cemetery etc.
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� �commercial
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;rk Playfieid Concept
�.k PCay6�.e2d - This perk tyDe is o�ienled ,
athletic partTcipants that �eautre more
ece than neighborhood sTtes. A park play-
+.td can be located 1n oon�unetlon with a
aSOr or senior �htgh schoot or can st�nd
?ne�where conventent auto eecess and park4ng
�avattabte. Recommended area is 2.5 acres
r 1,000 po�putation, minimum size is 20 acres
;th a zervice area of about 9 square miles.
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ComnwiC#y Parth - The community park is a mult:
purpose area intended for use by all ages and�-
should fnciude a natural area possessing /"�jni�
ficant landscape features. Playground or.ylay
field facilities should be integrated whee� ��
appropriate park acreage and demand exists. �.
Development should supplement nearby exi�sting`.::
park sites. Parks of this type should be �
located adjacent to ur near major thorough-
fares or adjoin junior or senior higA s�chools�.�:
Recommended standard for community parks is ��.
2.5 acres per 7,000, minimum size of 20 acres,��
and a service area of 4 to 76 square miles. �
:ror Ltree:4�'��
a/h.H'
perk
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Community Park/ Paric
Pi�yfield LoCation Concept
Die.trtin4 Pa2k - To avoid� eonfusion, alt Ra�as
tounty parks within Maplewood are designated
as District Parks. � :
Me.thopoZitan Paak - This park type is a natu
area with dive�rsified features tbat offer�re
lief from the u�ban environment. lt may�fe2
ture wooded areas; varying topography and���
�:ater features: nature, hiking end riding.:
trafls: boatSng; sMmming end soa�e�s0ori fac
litfes on an informal basis. The MetropotSt
Park ts at least 100 acres�and gencrally�loc
ed withtn a 30-mtnute�drive of thosr who�use
tbem. ' .. .. ..
Sp¢ci.al FaciGity Panke = This pdrk type is 1
destqnetton for any faetttty Ntth a very spe
talt=ed or p�rLicutarly untque parpose. 601
courses, environmental�interpretive cente�s;
pe�kways or scrnte corrtdors, swtmmt:ny pool�
snd speet�l use ree�eation Eutldtegs`are
eaamplas of tMs Lype. TAis park tyDe v�rie
tn ctze �nd qsn�rally serves a'netphborhood,
� community or regton. �
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11 of the park and open space tands function as SYSTEM ELEMENTS
total system Nhen in egra e by classification `
f recreational areas and connection to other In addition to establishing a classSfication �.��
ctivity areas within the vieinity. � every park, specific elements must be establ '��`��.
� � _ �����'� � ��-- '� �--��ed on each park site,iSenYii'ied in totai fo ���
edestrians sboald be permitted access to'these � --��all parks�to cumulatively describe-the park �.
cNvity areas via safe watkways and trail��-�� �-� -�tem wfthin the city. �The ob$ective of a par `�'��.
linkages' through open�space�corridors awag....,� ��system is to meet communfty recreaN on needs :��:
rom conflict with the auta . These walkways -� �. '�providing a variety of opDOrtunities for all s<.
nd linkages should�inter-eonneet ... . . - . . . - -..citizens. r:... ...-. ..... .^.°":.
. a variety of-park-types ���-. �� :��.��. �� ��.���.The park�site-and�system��elements�-necessary�';;
. sehool sites � -� . - � meet this objective�include Cultu4at, Oanan�r'�%�
. soecial recreation areas���- �� •�- -�'-.t.ion, Conevcva#Lon, Rea¢nve, Reeaeati.on and ��.
. othxrs where possible _, �. �._ �� � hla4�densnce on each park site and throughouE:".�.
� '� system and are defined as follows:
he system thert is no tonger a�group of parks - .
ut rather a network of related activity spaces . CuE#urtal facilities such as museums, statw"-��il
nC recraational opportunities for leisure time foun[ains, gardens, theatres, ete., ara co��;'
ursuit by all ages. sfstently found in, or are themselves, par��:.��:`
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aaco:a� ++vx unsstnoer�ons
e° a -
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. . e :. e e 3: : �
. Oanam¢nta.tlon - Yhe "decoratlon" on the ur��:'.'�:
"cakN' in various vays, sCructural, archii 3�.�.
tural, but mainly through developing and m-�'�.
taining "the park beautifut" . trees,�.�
hills, grass, water, flowers, shrubs, eLC.�.'������:
The ob�ective is met when parks are seen,
smetled, heerd ... 1n short, exDerlenced '.-.�
. Canseava�ti.on of slgnlfScant netu�at amenl�L':�'?..
such as lakes, streams, wate�falls, bog,�
forest, meadows, through preservaCton from�t":
destrucH on by all forms of�urban��encroaeh`+�+.
. R¢een.ve capaclty is an easenttat��element o.'3
any system. Nithout the ilax1E11.14y needr �:;
Lo reapond to thange, i�noreased �demand, ne ;':.
needs, neN appo�tunitles, and slmple "Eraa �,
tng spaae" and system woulA br�a�k��down unQ :?;
. stress and soon lose tts eapaN ty to serrr`,.r"td
even normsl needs. € '
. Recx¢aidonat areas and fae111t1es for actt",.
sports, simple eze�ctse, family outings, �-
cAtldren's play areas, golT, bbatinq, �nd =�
every other ecN vlty whteh involvas �o rttt�-:'
aV t1on. � . ��':
. Mat.nt¢nance 1s not actually an opJeative b�:"'�.
is tM1e necessary resuit of tfie eraas anA �`-`
facillLies reQUlred Dy the other ob�ee N vet'�
and must be avalualed dnd aonstdered in th.�;.�r
distrtbutton of Dark loeatlons and Lypes. ,
The ma�o� or.tentaH on.of�each qrtieutsr pe
wtkbin the park sys�tem becones �pya�ent whe
classifytng ths ezis�tt�nq pe�k systea�.ss
percentages of thase •lamtnts. Thts� peree
ges and deftefencl�s or N�akn�isn 1n Lh� t
acreages or p�rk system N ea�ntf un be see
�� from tbe MapleNOOd Park System El�n�mts tab
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City and provide the basis for the present
open space system. �
Of the total acreage, two categories for open �
soace are necessary to evaluate the land's cur;'
rent and potential use. � �
. Usabie green space - Those iands publicly or'��
(or limited use) quasi-publicly owoed �
which offer ease of att�. �
� .for eecreatiortal oppor--
. � � � tunity.
. Unusabte open space- Those quasi-publicly
�� � �-.� . �- owned or private lands �++
��- �- �. �� which do not offer genr..:
- -- -- � � --publio-access for recro�'
-� . . --tional opportun5ty. �
TOTALS - - _ � . . .
City Total Land - 72,097 acres �
Ezisting Open Space 2,217.0 atres
(78.5Y city ltnd) �
Park Space 1.203.7 acres
Total ProposeA Qpen Space
x.aen e,e�u:e oe,ee�e er xae nee. System 3,45{.0 atres
/ (28.55 city land)
:i� SNACE Total Park Space (FUture System)
� � � � City . � 606.05 t..res� :�'
�hough much land in Manlewood.is undeveloped County � - 1.026.0 acres
�;ay, less than one-fourth of these open lands
��rl exist�in the future, if development follows . �_
�-���currenY Land Use Guide Plan. Nowever, to ._ .. . _�
.vent the� total urbanization of the�Gity,
oal of maintaining 25Y of all City�lands �
r"open space" has been�established. -� � -� -~ �!
bes4-serve�the��City-�interests by-establish- ,
a�corrent inventory and basis for the Park ` ,;t:,
��Open Space Analysis, this study defines� -
��levoed�'s oDen space-as.being.ALl PUBCICIY.,.. "
�!EO and LEASED�lANDS accessible by the general =
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MEP10 TO: Park Commissioners
FROM: Staff
DATB: February 22, 1978
RE: Pir. New[on's Fence
After mee[ing with Mr. Newton concerning the feasibility of constructing
a fence along the northem edge of the park, he s[ated [he following:
1. There have been no major problems to date concerning the park
property.
2. He would like [o see a fence construc[ed from Che backs[op to the
vest end of his garden.
3. Thia would 6e approxima[ely 100' in length.
4. The fence should be 6' Sn heigh[.
The coat including installat;on of a 4' fence foz 100' is approximately
$400.00 and the cost for 100' of 6' fence is $550.00.
Staff would recommend that a 4' fence be constructed from the backstop
to the west end of his garden. Staff feels that a 4' fence would serve
the same purpose and not de[rac[ from the visual sense of the park.
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February 1, 1978
Mr. Odas N�rton .
8319 Grov�lwd Rd. N.E.
Mlm�apolio, t47 55432
Dear Mr. Newtons
At our Jauvary Perk and Recrution Co�iesion ma�ting, wa diecueaed the
inafsllatioa of s chain lidc fsnea aloag tha northarn boundazy of
Crowlend Park. M I �mdsniand t4a psst t�iewry, yovr family grnarouely
gaw a atrip of land edong tha norehern boundary to the City and you
requa�ud a fenca be losealled ae a barrier benreen your exieting property
end eh� park.
Wa vill be diecuseing t6a 1978 Capital Outlay Budget at our Febrwry 23
Qomisliou mwting. If you ar� eiill iatereeted ip eeeing a fenca
cowteucGd along eh� eaiettug park bosdar pleaee give me a call at
784�3055 os drnp ms a line that axpreeeea your preeent position. .
T6a Pabsaary mN[ing will be at 6::i0 p.m. in tha City Aall Co�me11
Cbamb�rs and pon are welcoms to ateand the me�ting W e�+rees yonr
vlav/e)A't.�
I look foFpozd W haaHng fmm you in ehe near future.
SinGrely,'
Brtica K. And�rson, DincWs
Parka. Recr�stiou 6 Foreetry
H%A/PR
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DEPARTM1IENT UF PARKS,
RECflEAT10N AND FOFESTFtV
C►f of �ou�o�s �ie�l
� Rl�MSEV COUNTY,MiNNESOTA
T401 NIGHWAV 10
MOUNOS V I E W, MINN. 65112
MEhID T0: Bacry Bauer, Director of Communi[y Education, lWunds View School
Dietrict I1621
FROM: Bruce Anderson, Direc[or of Parks, Recreation d Forestry, City
of Pbunds View
DATE: February 16, 1978
RE: Development of Edgewood Jr. Hish School Outdoor Facilities
"Man functions as a total organtsm. Each er.perience and each learning
opportunity leaves a lasting imprint on his [otal beins. They not only
make changes in his or her mental or physical being, 6ut also in their
social and emotional attitudes. For a fruitful and purposeful living,
man must be an active participant in more phases of educational and recrea-
tional endeavors and experiencea than those found merely in the classroom
during his school years." *
It was with those words in mind tl�at the combined planning efforts of City
Officials, School Administra[ors, Phy-Ed Teachers and Comnunity Educators
began [he project ot developing a nas[ex plan for tlie outdoor facilities
at Edsewood Jr. High.
The firs[ phase of planning hegan by assessing the existing facilities in
relation to the present and future demands on the ai[e. There presently are
two major users of the Edgewood School eite, that being the day school program
and municipal a[hletic prog*ams.
A rough drawing of the existing iacilities can be found in Addendum A. As
can be noted the site presently has one baseSall field, 3 softball fields,
4 tennis cour[s and one football field. I[ st�ould be no[ed that Edgevood
Jr. High has Uie only tennis cour[s and official foo[ball field located
within the bomdaries of [he City of Pfounds VLew.
17ie present condition of tUe baseball nnd softball fields ia at best
deploruble. The tennis courts are presently in need of tesurfacing and tlie
net posts should be replaced due�to poor construction. The football field
although freshly sodded in 1976, is also in poor condi[ion, because of
misuse and ponC maintenance procedurc,� �`�� „
�, i.r; :
Aftcr �reviewLng the existing faciltties it i+as detcrmined that because of the
high demand [hat the fielda are presently experiencing, a�e muld not cut back
in tfie number of facilities. So rnthcr than revamp the entire areh, t6e plunning
*Pl.�nninr. Arcus nnd FF�cili[les for Hcal[hs Physical EAucation und
Recreation. Tlw Athlr.tic Insticute. 194G.
P:emo W linrry Bauer Page 2
team began to look a[ how we could masin�ize [he use of the existing facilities .
wiUiout reducing [he playing azea. - � � �
The key ingredients became the overlapping of fiel.d ateas for different sport
seasons and relocating the exis[ing f�cilities to allow for greater community
access.
The followiag Cimeline� cos[s and ra[ionals are Uroken dosun un a per yeai
6asia that extends over four years:
1978 - The planning teams number one priority was the establishment of
wrf, which would allc•� for a good foundation from which to build all
future facilities. Tlie major i[em that was fclt a necessity in establishing
turf was the installation of an under�round irrigation system which would
greatly assiat in the es[ablishmen[ of turf and alloa For properly managed
maintenance progran. The major consideration or drawbacic in the irri�ation
system centers around tlie po[ential shortage of water in fu[uze years.
There are 3 reasons why we fel[ an irxigation system wauld be of [he
gteatest benefit:
1. Nill reduce the overall maintenance program, 2. The water cos[s
are reduced Ly having the system designed for one specific facility,
3. It is the only proven way to establish and maintain turf on a
heavil.y used a[hletic Eacility.
The total cos[ of the irrigation syster,will be about $15,000.00 including
des3gn� f3xtures, installa[ion and warranty.
Before the irrigation system can be inc[alled a comprehensive grading plan ���
will be developed, followed by ^omplete re-grading nf the si[e. Tim projectetl �
custs for the engtneer consultant wor4 including [hr final grade plan is
$1,000.00 and the actual gradin� is projected a[ $5�000.00.
The ee[abli.shment of turf would cost abou[ $7,000.00 which tncludes seed, ���
fertilizer, blacic dire and dise-anchorCn�. �.
The final cost vould be ag-lime for the infields of the baseball area ..
@$600.00/ficld or $2,40U.00.
A cecap of Che 1978 pro;jec[ions is as f.ollows:
Developi�nt of grad'ang plan $1,000.00 �
Crading $5,000.00 �
Irrlga[ion System $15,000.00 ,
Turi es[ablishment $7�000.00 �..
A,-lime fnr inflel.ds +�$,9 � .�0
1u�uu�1 - � a.:3l/i��.11f1
1979 - Th� major project proposed for 1979 is thc constructron and reloca[ion 4'
of Che foux tennls cuurts. As sCn[ed tlie extstinE courte are in Ereat need
of repair, including resurfacing, fencing, col.or. conting and new fence posts
The existing plan propokes Ch�c thc four exiatinr courts bc used for �
basketball, hnrd court nurfae.a for volle.rybnil, four �;quare, etc. or ns
practice cuurts or ovcrflow coures.
�� A�mo to'Aarry Bauer � Pa�e 3 �=u�
There are thrce major reasons for reloca[ing [he new cou[[s tu the
Northweni corner of [he sNiool proper[y: -
• �� 'd [ ' tl� d d ot �
1. The existiny cour[s were laz ou zncorrce y 1n o n
have a fawrable relat:onship wiUi the sun.
2. The new tennis court location would allow for better community
involvemea[ uith increased�parking and v3sibility.
3. The new loca[ion will decrcase vandalism on the school site.
The new tennis courts site will consict of four "charapionship" eousts
wi[h fencing, color coating, lighting and bang boards £or school and
overflow use. .
Ti�e total cost for the [ennis cour[ installatiuns is projec[ed at $50,000.00.
The total cost would be dividzd between the City and School District with
the City's share coming fcom a matchin� grant.
A eost brealcdown for 1979 is as £ollows:
Aspha?t
Lighting
Fencing
Color Coating� net
pos[s, etc.
Total •
$20,000.00
$15,OG0.00
$10,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$50,000.00
{_..' 1980 - Phase three of the Edgesaood projec[ would consi�[ of the develupmznt
� of a four lane -'w nile [rack around tt�� football fielcl.
There presently are onl�^ cwo [r+:c�s in [t�e en[ire school district, hoth
of vhich are locatcd at tlie Ili�h School site. Afrer speaking wit4 scl�ool
dis[rict personnel, it appears [ha[ [rack and field is one of [Le largest
and fas[est �;rowing after sdiool proEru�_v offered in the school dist[ict.
The addition of a[rack at Edgewood arould be a�rm[ .sset and would open
up extensive pra�ran possibilities both at the day school and community level.-�'�!
Thc cost of the [rack would be appro:cir,.ately $10,000.00.
The other major project for 19E0 wuuld be the upgrading and replacement of
all miscellaneous equipment:
Resurface old tennis courts
Purcha,e bleacUers and pl�yers
h�,nct�:._..� for all.� fields
lieveln;, a trailway �ystem
tLroughout thc site
Total
�
$ 7,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$15,000.00
H,r.a [o R1rry Bnuer Yage 4�� ..
17ieie is presen[ly only one set nf hockey rink boards south of Flwy. lU .
so a second rink is prunosed in I980 2t Edgawuod .7r. High. The rink �
would consist of knocl:duwn bnards which would serve as an oucFicld fence
for Nie adjacent softball field in ti�e summzr. �
11�e hockey rink woulA be a non-li[ £acility at this timz whici� could
easily be lit in fu[ure years. In addition to [he proposed horkey r:ink.
the City e.•ould continue ro maintain a pleasure ska[in� rinic also.
4Jinter skaters would be served 6y the shelter building projected for
builing in 1981.
The total cost ior the hockey boards �aould be $4,000.00. , �
A xecap of the proposed 1980 projects c:ould Uz:
Installation of 4 lane track $l0,OQ0.00
Purchase of bleachers and players benches $ 5,000,00
Resurface of old tennis courts $ 7,000.0C1
Develop a trailcaly spsteru $ 3,000.00
Knockduwn hockey rink � $ h,000.00
Total $'19.000.00
1951 - The rajor pro�ect Lor 1981 will be the bui2ding of an oatduor
nml[i-purpose buildin� includ:ing; ba[hrnn�as, equipment storage, and w
smal.l com:�uni.ty meeting rooir..
Tiie buildin� would be locaced nelr ti!e teuuis cour[s .nd sl:a[inb rinl:
.nd would serve as n"pro shop" in future years when addi[ional cou[Cs
are added, as well as a winter warnino hause,
Approximately 1200 Fquace. feeC would be required which c:ovld be brol:en
do�m as follows:
300 squaLe tee[ r.estroom faciliti.es
600 squarc fce[ s mrage
300 squa[e fee[ canimunity rooay iazrru.ng house, tennis pro shop
The cost Ureakdwon for the buildin� �aouid be as follows:
Foundation $ 3,000.00
Iiacic Frnme �:U�.�OQ,00
P1ur:Ainy $ 5,000.00
P.lectrical $ 2,DOD.OU
ToCal $30,500.00
Conclusiun - Tlie total wse. figures for the four year capical improvemene plan
as pro_jected are:
197F $ 30,400.OU
1979 50�,000.00
:19Y0 29,OOOAO �...
19R] :i01500_OD
7bta1 $1'!'1,J00.00
piemo to Barry�Bauer Page 5��. .
AC this time [ite City would contrlbute $25,000.00 tmaard> the tennis court
construction wiCh the Schools underwr:iting the rem.ining $114,000.00. In
addition to tl�e C2ty's financial con[ribution the City would serve as the
genernl contractor and provide onsi[e inspections and in-house engineering needs.
There nre two major areas tf�a[ have not been addressed at this point:
1. Main[enance of [hz facility incluing mowing, breakdowns, fu[ure repaics
and general upkeep. .
2. Join[ powers agLeeaen[ outlining cost, time usage a�d general eontcol.
8oth of these issues should be dealt with in depth by a task foree established
through Community Education consisting of both City and School personnel.
In addition to the text portion of this report xe have included a variety of
brochures from different manufacturers outlining some of the possihle equipmznt
desig�s, atyles and costs in Addendum B.
An overview wncept plan caith facility locations can be found in Addendum C.
7.f you have 1ny questions con_erning thic proposal, feel frc:e to give me a
call a[ 784-3055. .
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MEMO TO: Park and Recreatiou Commissloners
FROPI: Staff
DATE: February 23, 1978
RE: Fu[ure Park Development
The City of Pbunds View presen[ly owns, contrals or has use of [I�e fo2lowing
land areas:
Hillview Park
Greenfield Park
Civic Cen[er
Lambert Park
Oakwood Park
Woodcrest Park
Groveland Park
Lakeside Park
Silver View Park*
Ardan Park
Random Park
Developed Park Acres
3.2 ac.
10.0 ac. ext.
12.9 ac.
3.2 ac.
2.4 ac.
2.0 ac.
4.1 ac.
11.0 ac.
Edgewood School Park 19.5 ac.
Pinewood School Park 4.8 ac.
Red Oak School Park 2.0 ac.
7�.4 acres
*Acquisition of an additional 19 acres is in the process.
Present park acreage
Silver View Addition
Total Park Acreage
128.3 acres
19.0 acres
147.3 acros
Undeveloped Paxk Acres
25.5
16.6
s.x
2.0
52.9 acres
There have been master plans completed for four of [he park sites none of which
have been completely implemented at [his [ime.
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Thu �..,:,,,,,; scutements are not tntendeti to be all-encompassing, but rather
a thumb�nail sketch of staffs initial observa[ions on the exis[ing park aystem:
1. A neighborhood park should be for all ages, bu[ especially for children.
2. Our present park sys[em is catering to the 7- 15 yenr uld male.
3. One of the major park system deficiencies is an effec[ivc [r�ilway
system for pedestrians, bicycles and vntoriud vehicLes.
4. Mounds View Parks are used too much for organized activities, rather
than encouraging spontzneous play.
5. Our parks must be designed more with [he family in mind.
6. Park landecaping (Crees, buslies, shrubbery) sLould becoene a high
priori[y.
D�mo to Commissioners -2- February 23, 1975 �.
7. Our parks are in need of elevation.
8. hbunds View could use at least one park wi[h some type of formal
garden.
9. There presently ate no [ennis cous[s that are City owned.
10. Turf establisltment in accordance with a well planned maintenance
program should be implemen[ed.
11. Park shelter buildings!
12. A master park signage sys[em should be created to develop a sense of
ownership and identity.
13. Our neighborhood parks are being developed as small scale athe�cic .
playfields.
14. Because of Mounds Views size we have a unique opportunity to develop
some innovative, specialized recreational opportunities through park
developrzent and equipment selection.
Possible discussion questions -
1. Do you Feel we should develop a Comprehensive Park and Open Space plan?
2. FLow do you invision Silver View park being developed?
3. Who daes our present park system serve?
4. How should we finence future park development projects?
5. Do you think [he strong neighborhood park system should be [he basis
for future park development?
r oi,.._n � -splqtc [lic dc �.. '. -..0 patk fi.rot ar coui.imic to
"p1ec�-ukal" the park cystem? ...
7. What is the residents opinion of our existing park system?
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y � ,'��, �g g�. g
�,j. � s+ i p�,• 'i.I�r @ �y �I� y i� ��- �.� � � �_ ��Tr € �t. ��e � IR h lL �'�.�I4'
G. Burton Bmum
1 would like ta share urith yrou some thinkiny
abuut the role of a Park and Recreation
Advisors� ��d. 11 all parties don't have
much the same ¢zpecta�inn, detertnming
th<. board's (unction can waste 6me and
possibly spli� a 6oard and staH.
I have seen and worked with weil�quali(ied
board members who acted as if they did not
k�aw what the advisory board's role was. I
too have been con(used about ihis (rom time
to time. l think the reason for this con(usion
is that it is eas, io lose sight of Ihe roieol the
wmmission. One dces what's on the
agenda. One becomes involved in prnjerts
and commined to progmms. One feeis
responsible when friends or fellow ci�izens
have wmplain�s or sugqestions. And, it
doesn't make much sense to smp and 'ask:
"What am I supposed co do?"
Recently it has occurred ro me thnt Ihe
adviwry commrission is simi4v m the t+oard
ol dirxtors of a corpora�ion which, even if
you are a direuor o(a corporation, waJdn i
nxcesurily tell you much. Each corp�
oration is diHerent and �heir boards ulso
have iheir ag¢ndas and Ihey, too, may neve�
stoP to esk what Shey are suOPo�ed to do.
E3oards today are changiny their thinking
about what Ihes'snuuld �.+..�, n , '!...: �... ..
[lif¢Ctors ano�t��1S, even tiitiuyp .alippe�y�,
may be�a-m(ernce P���� �o which one can
reWm to help shape an answzr.
Why dces an enterprise need a buacJ o(
direcrors? According to Peter Dmeker,�
wellaespected authority in the field of
busi�ss management there are three tasks
(or which a company needs a Mard.
1. First,theenterpriaeneedsareview6udy
— somelwdy to make sure Ihat to�
mana9ement ihinks thmugh what ihe
company s busineas is ancl what it shuuld
be. Somebody ro rtwke sure able«ives
ar¢ set znd sirategies AevelopeA. Some�
body �o Iwk ai;ically at �he plmminy of
the com;+tmy, its capital inveslment
policy, ilsmanagedexpendiluresbudyF•t.
Some6ody to aald� ihe oryaniza�ioiis
spirit.
2. Secondiy, n kroard is needvei to remove
roD managemem Ihat fails �n pedonn.
And th�s doesot �cean Nst incom�x�
Ience, bu1 Inilure to pedunn , s well as
mi�ht be -- as well as uw��=�y dein:mds
Ihese cleYS.
3. Third. the ente�{irise nreAs a"�uFlic anA
community relations" Midy. S�mwlc�rly
to make surc thal mmnnmiry and com
sumcrs know what it guing on in ihc
entcrprise, what ils probic�ns nid its
Fwlicirs and rts plans are. SumrbcKly m
help managcrt�ent knrnv whallhe public
understand+. misunderslands. sees, anJ
questiuns.
I( �hese are the tasks ol a board of directurs,
what does Shis suggest akx�u� an advisory
board or commission? 1 thiuk I c:+n find at
leasl :our useful ideas in ihe above analo�ry.
Thz firet is �hat the park and nn-reation
buard has the lallcm•ing basic taks.
• To review �wli.ies. oblectives anA
progrrms. T.�ke a hard lunk at the spirit and
!he philosoPhY and Ihe m3�niaatinnal se�up
and �he s�afl.
� To cummunicn�e. and �hat means lislen
Wn, with thc P��bLc uboul pruhlnne and
plrns.
• To be prepared lo act it Ihe lunp�nm
interests o( the park and recre:.lion function
(Piynre 1)
,�
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,�
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in Ihc community are not heing 5¢rved.
Fxnctly how and when todothese.�hingswill
vary wilh the situatinn, and will probably be
t.�irlv ensv lo determifre once if is clear what ��..
bn:rtd members are suppo5ed to do. Of
course, il you are un ndvimry 6oard, you
dnnt have ihe authoriry to tuke action on ��
your rnvn. But il you have the (acts, and �
prewnl �hem pmperly, getlitg the Ci1y
Councii �o take ac�ion>huuld bee brtnality.
The second Iesson to be learn¢d in the �
anal�gy is to stick lo polity and le[ fhe
prolessionals handle Ihe day�to-day
pradu�e. It is surpri>ingly difficuh to duthis.
Sticking to policy dces nut ��aan that you .. .
nrrn'i suPt�ed lo knrnv what is going on.
In lec�, it rnems Ihat yuu hav¢ a duty ro
kiunv wha� is happening. (See Diagram�.
Or. the Iel��hm�A o( �he diagram are the �
pulirYmauenwithwhichanadciwN�rd �
mem6er should de�al. On �fre righl are the �
prarti.es which Inll intu the urca o( staff �
ar�ivilics.
Cll'IZENS
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POLICY ' PRRCTICES
CwndlOtlerminea I Stelllmplemmb
PolicY � Polip
T � J.
P 6 PC Reviewa or Pp�CfI�E3
Formulatas Paliey � Propnmt
Pn�onMl
T ( SuR�vl�lan
�� ommuMwlMne
f Equipm�nt
Inst:i:ailon
P d RC ehxcM� lo �ee Comlruelim
w�al�u DoI1cY Is � � M�Inlmmw
6e1n0 OnDlemmlyd (—_ 1 Ilaounll�p
graD�rlY In pmilce � LEIC.
CITI2tN5
'TL« Cig� Couuril determines pisi¢y basrd
on the recommenda�ions ol �r� ;,�rk and
Recrea�iun Commission. Ihz f'a�k and
Recreation Cummiision munimrs �he
implementution of pol{ry �� �eterminr
whvther it is lwing carried oul piuprdy.
If t6e rnmmisson feels pni�cy is not being
prop.rlY implereNed, it shoulJ noi lell ihe
stefl what to rioJnste. A, it shnuldga!ncr the
Incls and decid�� whether il wams lo
mcnmrt�end c hanginy ihc pulicy.
Nniice Ihat in the diegram the�e is no direr.t
ime Irum Ihe ci�izens to , ny o1 ihe
or�mi�alionrl Frod�es. As I see i�, none el
Ihvice Las an inherent advamage ocer the
olhere in knrnving whal the public waws.
Bu� nli opera�e within ihe domam ol puLllc
approval and all havr a dury to ac t in the Last
inr_:�;;; �:(: ;.: �:��izens as those mtere�tsare
underslond.
Ruard ul Pirrcluts is 9oii�y i�� cherk �n erc
whether Ihe I�!i. ies ii hciprci 1u furniulate
are hciny tarricd out, i� mu+i have a��leur
;den ul esactlY wh:v cunslituh�s <-0fertiue
pblicY implern.•uta�inn. Une wa9 lu cl�rily
dti> is ro wad� with �he dop.ir�iuwd to
eslablish sP��'ilic ubjeclioes in sui'h e wey
Iha� rrsulls can Lv measured.
For ea.nnple. IcPs say Y��:lornw6Ne n pulii yr
of oflvrin4 H�e widvsl �x�ss�61e ranyr ai
reircatinn irtaqr.nn� (ur n vdri��ty ul
recmatiunnl inleresls. Suumis gnod, bw
huw wauld Y��i knnw if Ih�s policY i+ Leiny
:a•.ieA out? On�• way wuuld be tn sel an
objr<Iwe a� aildiny prug�.�ms in al ienst
Ihree speCilied i�.:•,rent arras. O: onuiher
u•aY wauld be lu J��v.:;r a{x�pulnlian
se.pnrnl Y��� -:;=Vecl r.:rv Le urylr�led.
c!:•:ise progrnnis vspvci,Jly (or Ihrm dnd
munl rc,yislrnlians'.
The lhird sugyesr.un I trm m�ke is to set The fnurth and linal of th�• ide, s u,ruwingout
re4�esent eonsumers ot minorities on iheir<
lwards. Sumetimes City Cbuncils mayicel'�.
Ihet certain constiencies should be"
repre�ntrd on park and recrea�ion�bo,dds:�
Accurding tu Dmcker, "Ihe buard� ol
dirertmnshnuldrePrr+rnlnoonaeaceiuihe�.
basic 1on94erm interes�s ot ihv en:erp �`I .
ILink Iha� apphes to park and cecremion
bnards as well.
Thc Foard shnuld have �he mosl capable
peuple availoble. They should be willing to
wnrk, In nnend meelinys, to think hard and
lu do huim•wurk. And Ihey should not serve
speeir.l inlc�eel, lo the exdusion of or in
up�w5ihap �u Ihf yClWf�ll intefCSt.
Sa, Ihe nexl fime Ihe yuesliOn tomes up
:�Luut the role. of Ihe Pad� and Recrealion
Hn. rd, ihink u! ii as the &�ard o( Dirxlors
ul an eineryrise. II maY be helplul.
t. Dmd:er, Peter, Manogement Ta.ks,
Kcsponsibiliues, und Racfices.
oblectives for the mmmunilS'�s park and of thr fn�ard of dircilore analugy applies to
rec�eationproymmiirorderth�truultswn Ihe conipusitinn uf the f5o.�rd itsriL fhr+e 2. ILid.
be rncawreA. II our Park and Recreatiun days. <'or��miions are krling pressure. to
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Pufricio Wardan
"Por too long handioappvd pcople hnve
heen deprived ol a righ� b an ecl�catiun; fur
�uo lony hanJicnppad p..�nple heve tmen
excluded (rom Ihe �wssibihry al iobs and
¢mpluyment where they <ould support
ihemse�ves: fur tw lung hanAir�ppeJ
�ple have b¢en k¢pt out nf buildings, hnve
been kept n(f ol ,heets and sidrowlks. h�me
been rxcluded Irnm pri.ale and Vubl¢
uansW�'�anun anA have bren deprived of a
simpie ri7ht, in manY instmce+, I��st to
mnmiunic.ve with ur.e another .. , aud I zay,
rn you ta:ight ihe time for disaimination
a.y�inst �he hanAicapPe� �� �hr Uni�ed
S�AICS Iti GVYL��
'fhnse wem the wo:dv ol Presidpnt Cnnrr
� hr o�xned ihe first IVhite Huwc
Cunlerence on HandicappeA Individuat� ir.
M:ry ol I�A7. John H. Davi�, Executive
Pireclor of NRPA. wes NRPA's olficial
o(nerver at the con(erencr where Mickey
Chrislianson. Recrealion 'fherrpis�.
DcwneY� Califurnin. pr¢senled thc ntlicial
NNPA �aaitum pnprr laAopl�d lry Ihe
NISPA fkmrd ol Truslees in Aprili.
'fl�e NNPA ��Mition papar calh¢I (nr Ihe
InlLnviny m:lwn:
• A naiional pr<x�ram shnuld tr eslablislnKl
lu Iacililnle nx'�uitrnent, empiuyment, and
traininy o( handicapped citizvns in all zreas,
.,,�i parks md i. �..�t;. " ^k
,uv.utencv s-hou1J m�l.dv hnenc'mi nicl lur
eJun��ion :inA traiuiny Iw �.rtrem in P.�rks
and rra'rcalion.
•(iuvernmanl al all levels, as wrll as thu
privdlc svc�of. shuuld be cnroui.i9c[! lo
crtrnd currenl pru4ran�s la prnviJc
Imauci,�l ussis�nnce lo �lfNdlE' JIItI �il1I�IIC
a9��ncies servin9 handi.'. Pped ciliern>.
• Thr. Unrenn ��I lduration fur ihe
hlandicaplmd nnd uthvr fedeml unils shnuld
sul�slanti:dlS' ini�re.rse lunding olh�c alii�ns G rt
rea•nrAi tu irn�rc.ue undentanding ul Ihc
factors contrihuliny to.ali+iyiu9 rec rrntian
yerti. ipatinn lur handir.ipped perscnti.
• A meeh�mi•an shoiJd Lr � malyd te� jnin
authnrilies nl ihe A�drral. sla6• nud lurnl
Icvel in a mnnnon cl(url In faulnare rlhx'Iive
renuurcc ulili'f.alion wilh rrspccl lu Ihr
roordina�inn, upvodiun. and iniPle.�
mrnla�iun nf nt're:niun and k�isure
pra�rnmc and srrvices lur hnnAi�.iP{wd
cili[ens.
• The President ie uryed �a drtecl �he
UrParhn�v�� al 7'wms�wdeliun tu drvclup
.md .ulopl an .d(irmetive arlinu ixdicy
m�prtdmy arressibi6tY �� relntod Iu lowism
anA ud�er I.•i>me espi•rirnrrs drPru,L•nl
�qnm ihr vnriuus lunns ol tran.po�tatnm
undrr nr: juri+di�1i�ni 1nd.'nnlrul.
a Federal linancia� support should be made
�: P�t k to esrnbhsh effectw�.{`erh�anisms
lu en� �rce .nwlianCe Ivil.i �eXl5lhiy
ucressiLudv irysl.rtiun particulariy
rrhnion to parks, recreafiun and relaled
Iri�urc amas and (aeililies.
• Or,yanizations line Ihc NRPA shoulA
hnrome morc involved in the developmeN.
ol I�•9islatiun that is res{wnsive tu the needs
and experlalions ul lhe handieapped.
• 'I'he Whne House Conlerence planners
and dcicyalv� should recognize Ihe�.�
inestimhn;e values an<I benelits �hat leisure :�
counscling ran � onlribWe lo Ihr heahh and
w�dl-beiu�� of all handicnpped citizenc and .
mekr pruduclive delcrminations aixl `
�ubse�ryenl racommen<1ati0ns IAat w�ill�.�
insli!L�te �he pi�nnirg and fimdinyol leisure �.
rnunseling pra�p;:ns nnd aun•�..es at Ilie�`.�.
L�Jeml, slale und i�'alleveL �
• '1'hr Whitc Huuee Conlrre�e
und Jvk4yves should'melude pra�
thr yre�nrst �xusiblc invoke
runremcd or9��i�izaliuns 9uch as t
in con�ei�•nce'7nlhxwu�i' a�ul'Yee�
adwe'atu and 6uild ul� Ihc n�
:xrunryli•:6m�•ni> rasullin0 Irom �
Il�mse Conferenre un Hun<
InJrvidu,ds.
FffMO T0: Mark '�
FROM: Bruce F�
DATE: January 16, 1978
RE: Lakeside Park Commission
After reviewing the current status and past history of the Lakeside Park
Comnission, the following has come to light:
1. Lakeside Park is an extremely valuable comnunity resource as it
presently is the onty lake frontage available for aquatic activities
serving the City of Mbunds View and Spring Lake Park. In addition
it is the only park that provides tennis courts, tot lot, ballfields
and picnic area far family programming.
2. The existing Lakeside Park Cammiscion is not operating as effective
as it possibly could be due to:
a. Poor attendance at Cortanission meetings
b. Lack of professional expertise
c. Apparent dissension amongst existing members
3. There is no long ran�qe goals or master plan developed for Lakeside Park.
4. Attendance at Commissian sponsored programs has dropped in recent years.
5. Operating costs are increasing yearly.
With the aforementioned criteria in mind, staff would recommend the following
plan of action for the development and upkeep of Lakeside Park.
7. Chapter 50 of +he Mounds View municipal code should be reviewed and
updat�u �y �; � ��cy CounciL �� ��
2. The Lakeside Park Commission should remain the "governing authority"
over Lakeside Park with the following board makeup:
a. Park and Recreation Directors from Spring Lake Park and Mounds View
b. City Councilperson from each city
c. A representative from each City Park and Recreation Comnission
d. One me�er at large from each community
Each of the Comnissioners would be official appointees from their respective
City Councils.
The Comnissions ro1e would be official appointees from their respective
City Councils.
The Commissions role would be policy and advisory oriented with legal authority
remaining with each respective City Council.
3. One municipality or county should be appointed as the responsible agent
for overseeing the day to day operations of Lakeside Park to Snclude,
maintenance, program and long range planning.
Mzmo to Mark -2- January 76, 1978
After speaking with each of the respective agencies the followin9 was found:
a. Spring Lake Parks, staff and Park Commission felt that they were ,.y.
not in a position to assume the additional work load at this tin�
unless additional staffing and monies were allocated.
b. Anoka and Ramsey County s�aff stated that they did not `eel
Lakeside Park would conform with their existing criteria for
County Park land, i.e. size, regional significance and type of
facilities.
c. Mounds View staff feels that they could manage Lakeside Park with
existing staff personel if a mutual�y agreeable financial arrangement
was adopted, by the respective City Councils.
At this time the issue of which agency is best equiped to manage Lakeside Park
is debatable, but the need to designate one responsible agent would appear
eminent.
4. A listing of long and short range goals should be developed based on
a comprehensive Master Plan that should be developed and adopted by
the respective City Councils and Lakeside Park Commission.
5. A needs assessment study should be completed to determine and insure
community input for future progrartming and developmEnt directions.
6. Budgetary matters shoutd be the responsibility of one agency in
conjunction with the Lakeside Park Commiss�on and City Councils. By
hav9ng on �es.ible for f� �a# n=a�N��°�; ciany of the existinGg
budgetary prob�Tems could be reduced i�.e. insurance> advertising,
workmans compensation and park maintenance.
7. A community task force should be created to exainine the existing fees
and charges structure. Possible areas to be re-examined are:
a. Examine existing concession profit and loss structure
b. Increase present swimnin9 instruction cost
c. Possible yearly permit fee for families, car parking, etc.
The next Lakeside Park Commission meeting will be Thursday, February 9 at
7:00 p.m. at Spring Lake Park Community C°nter.
The Lakeside Park Commission will be loaking for City Council and Staff input
at that time.
Feel free to 9ive me call to discuss this matter further.
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ME�ID T0: Parke and Recreatron Commiesioners
FROM: Staff
DATE: Jenuary 20. 1978
RE: Five Year Capi[al Improvement Program
After reviewing the five year capital improvzment program for Park
Development [he following poin[s come to light:
1. The proposed improvements for 1976 .:re all completed and paid for.
2. The proposed improvement program for 1g77 have all been comple[ed
except for [wo projec[s:
a. The sodding of Greenfield Park was not completed because ot the
lateness in [he year. This projec[ will be a first priority in
1978.
b. Silver View park property was not acquired because the funding
hae not been received [o da[e.
3. The followi,ng improvements scheduled for 1978 have been budgeted
for in 1978:
a. Hillview Gzading and Fill
b. Oakwood - Skating rink
T,. � , ..
c. Lamber[ - io� LoC
d. Greenfield - Hockey rink
Lighting
e. Woodcrest - Ballfield
Fencing
f. Edgewood School - Ballfield
$ 1,000.00
2,000.00
�e��� �n
�.5,.. .OU
3;500.00
8,000.00
2,000.00
1,800.00
1,500.00
$26,800.00
4. The iollowing items have not been funded for 1978 which were a
portion of the Park Commission capital improvement plan:
a. Groveland Park - Fencing $ 2,400.00
Picnic Tables 1,400.00
b. Greenfield Park -Fence/park 10,000.00
Bridge 1,500.00
c. Benches (10) 1,000.00
$16,300.00
5. The current financial s[atus oF the Park and Playground Fund ia as
fallows:
Balance December 31, 1977 $22,715.00
1978 Eatimated revenues S13,930.00
1978 Propoaed expendituren $26,800.00
Balance available for appropriation S 9.305.00
Staff would recommend that the five year capital improvement plan should be
reviewed and updated to reflect the current status and changee in the future �
park development program.
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StafF would also recommend that the $9,305.00 balance be carried over to
1979 to be appropriated at that Cime. The 1978 park developmen[ program
presen[ly consists of:
1. The 1978 park and playground fund expendi[ures of $26,800.00.
2. Possible development of Edgewood Jr. kligh outdoor facilities for
$25,000.00.
3. Posaible development and programming cf Lakeside Park ($20,300.00).
4. Development of ur-comple[ed projeC[s from 1977, i.e. completion of
Greenfield Ballfield, fountain at Civic Center Park and acquisi[ion
of Silver View land.
5. Upgrading oi ballfields a[ Pinewood Elementary School.
"^ tity af Muunds View
Parks & f�ecreation Department
Adopted 5 Year Plan 7977-19£S1
I FINANCIAL
�dopted March 24, 1917
Subiaittc�t to Council April 7A, T977
This capital iniprovements pr•o9ram is intended to be implemented as
funding becomes avaitable through a bond issue, park funcl dedications,
federal and state matching funds, revenue sharing, or other qualifying
source. It does not blueprint the amounts of funding nor predetermine
the course of action by the city fathers. It mzrely represents a
flexible financial guide-by which present and future planning decisions
can be made .... A Park and Open Space System.
Actual_7976
Lamb=rt Park:
Hockey Rink
Hockey Lighting
Woodcrest Park:
Tot Lot Equipinent
Landscape Timbers
Greenfield Park:
Tot Lot Equipmsnt
Landscape Timbers
Ilnderground N.S.P.
Underground Box
Lighting Rink
Gas Line U.D.
Player Bznches
Backstpp/Fenc�
Ag. L�iiie
Culverts
Weed Eator
Bleachers (3 sets-Srx12'L)
Grading/Fill Wood, Green.
Proposed 1978
Hillview Park:
Gradin9 8 Fill
Oakwood Park:
Rink Change
Tot Lot
Lambert Park:
Tot Lot
>loodcrest Park:
Seasonal Hockey Rink
New Lighting
Ba1lfSed
Fence/Park
Grovetand Park:
Fence/Park
Picnic Tables
Greenfield Park:
fence/Park
Bridge
Benches (10)
Proposed_1977
*Silver Vie�a Acquisition (31 ac.) $37,500
5 2,678 Hillview Park:
3,075 Seasonal Hockey Rink 3,000
Nockey hets 220
2,450 Lainbert Park:
690 Hockey iJets 220
Greenfield Park:
7,850 *Tennis Courts (2j 11,000
564 Water Line 8,000
90 **Bleachers (2-5roui) 750
75 B.F. Side Fencing (A') 1,700
35S Sod 6aseball Field 1,600
263 **Parkin� Lot 1,000
179 Woodcrest Par{;: ,�„
�-565 Culver't 3^ �� �?"° 7,3?=��
581 Pai•king Lotl 550
A60 67eachers: 2 sets x 5 rows 1,OD0
278 **Fountain City Hall 1,000
8�;0 Equipn�2nt:
8,33II **ROtary F'�ower 4,500
24,334 **Haad t9ower 200
**Snow 6lower 550
74,140
*Our Share of Potential Matching Funds
**Already 6udgeted for 1977
. i,000
2,0p0 Proposed_1979
3, 500
3, 500
3,G00
8,000
2,000
-1, £S00
2,400
'1,400
�G,000
` • 00(3'
�4i ;i63
Ardan Park:
Tot Lot
G�•ading/Fill/Rip-Rap
Plantinns
13er.cNes (b)
Greenfield ParY.:
Seasonal Hockey,.
Rink Lighting "
Woodcrest Park:
Bleachers
Acquisition 4 ac./Funding
4,000
6,000
2,OD0
600
3,500
10,000
750
10,000
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MEMO T0: M.R.P.A. Members
FROM: Bruce Anderson
DATE: Sanuary 20, 1978
RE: Park Bond Referendum Survey
A survey was mailed [0 97 municipal park and recrea[ion,community education
and community services agencies [hroughout the s[ate in la[e December. To date
we have received 4I replies for a 48.SX return. Of the returned aurveys.
21 communitiea had nevec had a bond referendum, 7 had one that failed and 19
had one that was successful.
Although the re[urn was no[ exceptionally high, there weze some "constants"
[hat appeared to surface:
1. Of the 21 that have not had a bond referendum, 5 of the communities
had tried referendums for other municipal services, i.e. library,
schools, city halls that had iailed.
2. 17 of the 21 "nevers" feel [here is no need for a referendum bwcause
funds have been adequate from liquor revenue, park dedica[ion or
atate and federal monies.
3. 7 of Che 21 "nevers" stated they felt their co�unities would not
support a referendum for a park. One comnunity pu[ it this way:
"The chances of paseing a park referendum is similar to the prospects
of Tampa Bay winning [he Super Bowl. If it meant higher taxes our
residents would vote against breathing."
,_ i,t. of tht. . -` .-. �iCy populacl��� ,�i .�.000 Pen�le.
5. The 7 unsuccessful referendums varied in size from 400,000 to 4.56
million.
6. 6 of the 7 referendums that failed, failed by a[ leas[ a 2 to 1 margin.
7. 4 of the 7"no's" had a referendum pass in their city for other
municipal services within [he past 3 years.
8. The reasona listed as to why [heir referendums were not succesecful are
as follaws:
a. Apparently the ci[izen did no[ wan[ any more parka.
b. Citizen apathy or ignorance of the issue.
c. The pcoposed site was to close to ano[her city - resident didn't
feel they would benefit enough.
d. Poor timing - came aut same time as [ax atatements.
e. The city had not establiehed a succeestul enough track record.
f. Failure to convince people of the need.
g. TMe dollar amount was too high and negative brochures werr
dietributed by opponenta.
h. Lack of money and to close to other succesaful bond referendums.
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9. 5 of [he 7"no's" said [hey do not envision another. park referendum
in the future. �
10. When asked what the "no" comctunities would do differen:ly, Chey
replied:
a. Keep dollar amount under a million.
b. Ge[ more support irom local civic groups.
c. Concentxate mo=e on the labor unions and Sr. Ci[izen support.
d. Develop campaign over longer period (4-5 months).
e. Develop a person to person contact.
f. Consider a[wo queation bond issue, it g3ves the public something
to vote no on.
11-. Main co�ent and frustration of "no" communitics was the referendum
told them what co�uni[y didn't want but no[ what they wan[ed.
12. Oi the 22 co�uni[ies that were successful 13 passed by a 2 to 1 margin.
13. Of remaining 9[hat passed 8 were within 100 votes.
14. The range on the "yes" was 100,000 to 3.6 million.
15. The breakdown on "yes" votes beiween acquisition and developsent is
as foliows.
a. 5 were combinations close to 50-50.
b. 4 were at least 2/3 acquisition.
c. 13 were at least 2/3 development oriented.
16. 7 of the 22 "yes" votes were for special use facilities, i.e. swiimning
pool, comnunity center or ice arena.
17. When asked what one major factor a[tribu[ed [o their referend�.a
success, the following responses were given:
a. Backing of strong a[hletic association and other civic groups.
b. Coimnunity residen[s support came from a grass roots level.
c. Careful study of cammuni[y needs over a one year period.
d. Many interests were included in [he plan.
e. O£f ' t^='� �t-iuty of facil.�j.t�rs �+�{'�}j p�rte of town.
f. The endless work by dedicated volunteers.
g. Jus[ pure luck! �
h. Lack of voter interest.
1. Luck - the less publicity the better.
j. Lack of existing park land.
k. Personal con[act wi[h each resident.
18. When asked whieh type of publicity was moet effective, the folloving
were listed on most of the questi.onnairea; word of mouth, brochures,
newapaper and radio.
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Ciry of Mounds View
Parks and Recreation Commission
Thursday, February 23, 1978
6:30 p.m.
Mounds View Ci[y Hall
2401 Highway 10
Mowde VSew, MN 55112
City Hall Councll Chambera
A G E N D A
✓i. Call to Ordei
,,`. Roll Call
r
fl Y6 ��� pF sa:,�> ��; ���,.; �,,,,,�
� Ch�irman's $eport
iJr� Councilman'e Report
.5� Vieitor Preeentation
6. Pive Year Capital Iuryrovement Plan
7. Neighborhood Park Syetem
8. FenCe at Groveland (Mr. Newton)
9. Edgewood 7r. High Propoeal
10. Winter Skating Rink
11. Pev Huslneea
12. Old Bueineea
13. Co�iseioner's Repor[
14. Staff Reporc
A. Monthly Staff Memo
B. Reeource file
15. Ad]ournment
Call to Order
Roll Call
FffNI1TES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND AECREATION COIMIISSION
CITY OF MOUNOS VIEW
C011NTY OF RAMSEY
STATH OF PQNNESOTA
Regulac Session
January 26, 1978
Mounds View City Hall
Council Chambers-6:30 p.m.
The Mounds View Parks and Aecreation Co�mnission was called
to order at 6:35 p.m. by ac[ing Chairman Wayne Burmeiater.
Commiseioners preaen[ - Acting Chaimtan Burmeis[er, Barb
Haake, Wayne Weflen, and Goxdon Fedor.
Co�i.ssioners abaen[ - Jacque Coplin and Chairman Pe[ezson.
City Co�mcil present - Councilmember 2iebar[h and Council-
memher Rowley.
S[aff present - Mreccor, Bruce Anderson and Program
Supervisor, Mary Kvalheim.
Approval of Commissioner Haake stated [ha[ [he minutes should be
MSm[ea rorrected [o read xha[ [he proposed bikeway ayatem [o
include the exrension to Pleaean[ View Drive. Cow¢issioner
Naake then made a mo[ion to approve the minutea as correc[ed
and Wayne Weflen seconded the motion. The mo[ion paseed.
5 ayes
Chairman's Report Staff regre[fully reported tha[ Chairman Peterson had
formally resigned from [he Parka and Recrea[ion Commiasion
because of [ime conatrain[s.
Councilman's
Report
Visitor
Pzeeentation
Lakeelde Park
Iaeue
Cowcilman Zlebar[h repor[ed that the Cowcil had approved
[he grant applica[ion for two bocce ball aeta.
The CSty Hall basement bid impxovementa were approved with
conatiuttion commencing February 15.
None
Co�mcilmember Rowley repor[ed on the pae[ backgro�md and
presen[ status on [he management of Lakeside Park.
Direc[or Anderaon then reviewed [he ateff report outlining
the s[affs reco�endation Sn regards [o Lakeeide Park.
The etaff report was accep[ed by the Cotmoleeion with the
reco�endation [ha[ [he Ramaey County acquieition propoeal
be examined fur[her.
Five Year Capltel The Staff repor[ wae preeented on the 5 year Capltel
Improvement Plan Improvement Peogram end the co�mdesionere ehen diecueeed
their long range plens.
Councilmember Ziebareh offered three euggeetione for
future park planning:
1. Contac[ [he "park users" to solicit [heir
inpu[.
2. Make sure that the long range capital plans are
flexible.
3. Make sure that there are good co�unication
channels between [he Council and Commission
S[aff then reco�ended tha[ a special meeting or [he next
regular scheduled meeting be se[ aside for an in depth
discussion of future Capital Improvementa.
The Co�i.ssioners decided [ha[ the February 23 meetrng
would be se[ aside [o discuas fu[ure park improvemen[s.
Paxk Bond Staff presented the data [ha[ had been rompiled from the
Referendum Survey Park Sond Refezendum Survey for [he Co�issioners review.
The Co�issioners accep[ed [he s[aFf repor[, but fel[
that further discusaion of a referendum should be tabled
mtil [he city-wide s[orm sewer projec[ is reaolved.
Snow-Daze Events Staff outlined [he danuary 28[h Snow Daze ac[ivlties and
encouraged [he Co�i.ssioners to observe and participa[e
in the program a[ their neighborhood park.
Edgewood Sr. High S[aff reviewed the tenta[ive pioposal and roncept plan
Proposal with the Cownisaion and solicited their inpu[ and
sugges[ions.
The basic proposal consisted of:
1978 - Developmen[ of site plan
Install irriga[ian ays[em
Es[abliah turf
Complere Hniah grade
1979 - Cone[ruct and re-locate 4 new championahip
[ennia couzts.
1980 - Construct a four lane track around the football
field.
1981 - Construct multi-purpoae building.
Mo[ion was made by Ac[ing Chalrman Burmeiater and seconded
by Commiaeioner Haake [o approve [he tentative plan for the
upgrading of the outdoor facilities at edgewood Sr. High.
The on[ion paeaed. 5 ayee
0 nayea
N.l1.D. Reeolution Staff preeented a eample reeolution letter from the H.R.P.A.
ataff for the Commiselone reviev. Staff eteted that the
propoeed cAangee in [he H.u.D. Crant program would effec[
Mounde Viev ae ehey would not quelify for funding under ehe
ptoposed quellflca[ione.
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Commissioner Haake made a m�[ion [het was aeconded
by Wayne Weflen m adop[ [he resolu[ion as presen[ed.
The mo[ion passed. 5 ayea
0 nayes
New Husinees None
Old Business Staff discuesed the poasibili[y of a joint Cauncil/
Co�iasion mee[1ng [o discusa the future of the Ci[ies
Park Sys[em.
Following Commission lnpu[ it wae determined that staff
should make arrangement for a Spring Council/CO�ission
Park tour.
Staff asked the Co�issioners if [hey had any goala as
a Co�iaeion they would like [o add [o [he Departmental
Goals. The Co�issioners had no goals at this time bu[
requested that additional tlme be allotted [o this area
for future discussion.
Co�i.seioner'e Acting Chairman Burmzis[er stated [hat the I.B.A. Coaches
Report would be a[[ending a£uture Co�ission meeting [o become
be[ter acquainted with the Cowuisaion. Acting Chairman
Burmeis[er also wiced his concern of snowoobilee damaging
the City Nursery.
S[aff Report None
Adjournmen[ Motion was made by Commieaioner Fedor and aeconded by
Co�l.ssioner Haake [o adjourn the meeting. The motion
passed. 5 ayes
0 nayes
The meeting was adjourned a[ 9:15 p.m.
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The process af defining and estahlishing a park
system in Mapiewood hegins initially with inter-
preting what each park is, who it serves, and
how it reTes to other park and open space
Tds.
PARR CLASSIPICRTIONS IN MAPLEN000
Because of the diversity of recreatian needs
present in Maplewood, several park tyDes are
necessary to accommodate these needs and may be
classified accord9ng to nationaily recognized
Neighbonv.feaod Pankei�Pan.keP4ay64eQde�COmmunify6'�
Panka, and SpecLa2 L'ee Panke. Together these
park types create a hierarchy of Darks and a
total park system, Upon compietion of the
evaluation of the ezisting park facilities and
land use Datterns/population densities Nithin
tAaplewood, the follawing park system classifi-
catton was established:
. PPay Lot6 liof Lotel - This park type is a
snall area intended far children of up to 10
��Pirs of age. Tot Lots range from 2.500 square
�t up to 2 acres and usually feature play
-c�paratus, open area 9or wheeled toys, benches.
sand areas and landscape development. The
iot Lot 1s frequen[ly located within a larger
park or playground or may stand separately to
� supplement areas where distance to ma5or
thoroughfares D�ahibit easy access Ea a larger
park facility. The service area is approzf-
mately 1/0 mile radius.
Existin Park &
Schoof System
Ciry Park
Couny Park
Schaol
Park Type Code
IN) Totlal
(nb) NaighEOrlqotl Park
(pp) Puk Playfieltl
(cp) Communiry Pazk
(tlp) DistAClPa�lc
(mp) MahoOdifanPark
(sp) SPecialUeePaM
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Tot lot/Neighborhood Park
Concept
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eigh6oahood P¢Rk - This park type should, if
�ssible, aEjoin an elementary school. The
3rk serves the primary needs o� persons from
to 17 years of a9e and aisa affords limited
�oortuni H es to a17 age groups. RecommenAed
tandard for neighborhood parks i5 2.5 acres
er 1,f100 po0ulation, mtnimum of 5 acres, and
5� �SCe area of 7 square mfle.
. .. . �L.J 1.1 �-MajM ColleCtor
�ea�denual
parkirg
nah�ual, P«K1�m9.
cerr�etery etc
.. . ' �"a�� . _ . . .
ark Playfield Concept
nk PGay6E¢ld - 7his yark type is ortented
ath7etic particfpants Lhet reoutre more
ace than neighborhood sttes. R park ptay-
eld can 6e located tn con�uncN on with a
nlor or senior hlgh school or cen stand
one where conventent euto eccess and perking
�avallable. Recommended area is 2.5 acres
r 1,000 populetton, mintmum stze 1s 20 acres
th a service area of about 9 square mtles.
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CommunA{y parth - The community park is a muiti.
purpose area intended for use by all ages and
should lnclude a natural area possessing s{y��.
ficant landscape features. Playground or ptay
field facilfties should be integrated when
approDriate park acreage and demand pKfsts.
Development should supplement nearby existing
park sites. Parks of this ty0e shoulE be
located adjecent to or near major thorough-
fares or ad�oin jun9or or senior high schools.,
Recommended standard for community perks is
2.5 acres per 1,000, minfmum s5ze af 20 acres,l
and a service aree of 4 to i6 suuare mii.< -
�ea�
Community Park/ Park �
Playfield Location ConCept
Diexx<c.[ Pnrtk - To avoid confusion, all Famsey,
County parks within Maplewood are desfgnated
a5 District ParkS.
Me.tnopofL{an Pank - 7his Oerk tyDe fs a natural
area wfth diversifted features that offer re- !
lief from the urban environment. It may fta- �
ture wooded areas; verying toDO9raDhy enE �
aater features; nature, hiking snd riding �
trails; boatfng; swimming and some aport fact-��
lities on an informai bazis. The MetroDOlifen
Park ts at least 100 ecres end generelly lotat=
ed withln a 30-minute drire of those who use
them. �
SpecCal FacClity �anke - Th1s park fype is the
destgnatlon for any facillty rith a very spec-:
iallzed or particutarly unique purpose. 6olf
courses, envtronmentel lnterprettve tenters. �
parkweys or zcenic corN dors, swimming paols
and sDeN el use recreeNon bulldings ere
exemples of thls type. This park tyDe varfes
in size and generally serves •�netghbarhood,
a commuelty or reglon.
I1 af the park and open space lands function as
total system when n ei—E grafe3 by classlflcaLion
:f recreational areas and �onne�tion to other
:tivity areas withfn the vt�intiy.
-edestrlans should Be Dermitted access to tFese
.ctivity areas vta Safe walkways and trail
ltnkages' through oDen space aorridors auay .
rom confltct wtth Lhe auto. These walkways
nd 1lnkages shauld inter-connect �
a variety oF park types
school sltas
special retreaE9on areas
others where Dassibie
�he system then ts na longer a group of parks
�ut rether a network of related acHvity spaces
:nd recreational opportunities for leisure time
�ursuit by ell ages.
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SYSTEM ELEHENTS
In addition to estabitshing a ciassiflcation�
every park, specific elements must �e estabti.
ed on each park site,— eid ntiiied in total Po�.
aii pa;ks to cumulatively describe the park s�
tem within the city. The a6jectfve of a parM
system is ta meet tommunity wetrtatlon needz
providing a variety of opportunitiez for all�
citizens. - - . . .
� The park site and �system elements necesiary��t
meet this ob]ective include CufYurtal, Onnamer �
fian, Canaenva;ion, ReaeM1Ve, ftecnea.tion and '
Ma[utenance on each park site and throughout.
system and are deHned as follows: -
. CuiLurtaP facilities such as museums, statuE
fountafns, gardens, theatres, etc., are cor
sistently found in, or are themseives, parY�
. O�namenxa{Lan - the "decoration" on the urt
"cake" in variaus ways, structural, archite
tural, buL mainly through developing and ma �
taining "the park beautiful" . trees,
hills, 9rass, water, flowers, shrubs. ett.
The objecttve is met when parks are seen, 1�.
smelled, heard ... in short, exDerfented..�
. Com ertva.tion of zignlficant natural ameniti�
such as lakes, streams, waterfalls, bog,
forest, meadows, through preservaN on from -
destruction 6y all forms of urban enCroaehn '�
. R¢d¢2u¢ capacTty 1s an essenttal element ot-
any system. Nithout the flexibility needeE. '
to respond to thange, increased demand, nee��'.
needs, ner opporYunlN es, and simple "breat -
ing spa[e" and syste�n would break down unde�.
.stress and s0on lose 1t5 Capatity LO serVe
even normal needs.
. Recrteaf.ianaG areas and faNllties for attiv�
sports, simple ezercise, family outingz. �
chlldren's play areaz, gotf, boating, �od ��
every other acN vity wh1cA lnvolves ao rttef �
atfon.
. MaCnt¢nance is not actually an obJective Du ��
is the necessary result of the areas and
facilittes requ!red by 4he otAar ob�ectives�:`��.
and must be evatuated and tonsidered in LhC��:"-
distH butfon of park locattons and tyDes.��
The ma,lor oNenteNOn of each parLicular park'.�I���.
wltAfn tbe park system becomes apparent when"�:���
elassifying the existing park system as
percantages of these elements. These pereent ��
gas and de11N encles or waaknesses 1n the CoL .:
atreages or park system elements un be seen '�
trom the Naplewood Park System Elemants CaDI�•--;::;
�vm vm smw uo[ns
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:hough much land in Manlewood is undeveloped
lay, less than One-fourth of these open lands
t exist i� the future, if development foilows
��current Lend Use Guide Plan. However, to
!vent ihe totat urbanSZatSOn of the tity. .
1oa1 of matntain5ng 25X of alt City lands
"open space" has been estab155hed. -
best�serve the City interests by establish-
� a current inventory�and bazis for the Park ��� -��
I Open Space Analysis, th5s study defines
�lewood's apen space as being ALL PUBLICLY.. �.
iE0 and LERSED�LANDS accessi6le by the general
>lic and consisttng of . . .
�Lfty��and�Launty�Parks . . .� �- .
School sites �- .
"��thurch sftes......'. _ - . . .. . -.. .
�.�Public work lands . . � .
.�temeteries .
.�GOtf courses � - -
.-Lakes and ponds
. Drainage easements
.,Raflroad N ghts-ot-way .
-^ategoN es were fnventoH ed to establish
�• ent existing open space within the
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City and provide the basis for the present
open space system.
Of the total acreage, two cate9ories for open
snace are necessary to evaluate the land's cur-
rent and potential use. .
. Usable 9reen space - Those lands pu6licly or�
(or limited useJ quasi-pubiicly owned ��
wt�ich offer ease of acce �
for recreatianal oppor-
tunity.
. Unusable open space- Those quasi-publicly y
owned or private lanES �
which do not offer gener.
- public-access for recred
� tional opPOKUnity.
TOTA�S
[ity Total Land - 12,091 acres
Ezisting Open Space 2,217.0 acres �
(te.sz cscy i:oe)
Vark Space 7.203.7 atres
Total Vroposetl Open Spece -
System 3,45E.0 acres -
(28.SZ cfty lanE)
Total Park SDace (FULUre System)
Cfty . 6�b.P5 ntres �
County 1.026.0 atres
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Open Space/Linkage Concept
MEMO T0: Park Co�i.ssionets
FROM: S[aff
DATE: Febtuary 22, 1978
RE: Mr. New[on's Fence
After mee[ing wi[h Mr. New[on concerning [he feasibiliey of construc[ing
a fence along tne nor[hem edge of [he park, he e[a[ed the following:
1. There have been m major problems [o date concerning [he park
property.
2. He would llke [o see a fence constructed trom the backstop [o [he
weat end of his garden.
3. Thie would be approxima[ely 100' in leng[h.
4. The fence should 6e 6' in height.
The cost including ina[allatlon of a 4' fence for 100' is approximately
$406.00 and the coat for 100' of 6' fence ia $550.00.
Staff wculd reco�ead that a 4' fence be wnstruc[ed from the 6acke[op
to [he weet end of h1e garden. S[aff feela that a 4' fence would serve
[he eame purpose and not de[ract from [he vlaunl sense of t4e park.
F�bsuary 1. 1978
Nr. Odu B�rton �
8319 Groal�nd dd, p.8. ,
Mioa�poli�. !� 5513Y
DNr tk. 9evtou�
Ae our Janu�ry Part �nd R�en�tion Comt�slon melting, w discus��d tLe
idsalLCloo of a cL�in llok t�nc� alon8 �� �rtharn bowd�ry of
Gmwl�ad Part. b I md�nt�ud W� put hi�tory, yous fevl.ly pm�mwly
pv� a�erfP of Lad aiong tM norehern bo�mdary m eh� Ciq �d yon
[pW�Gd � f�cp M iwt�ll�d a� � buri�r bstwan yous �sfsCing pcop�rty
,oa re. p.�.
N� vill M dl�c�r�ing tM 19T8 Gpit�l Outls7 DWg�C �t our P�brurry 43
aoe��ion wiln;. I! �ou �n �till inun�ud !n �u1ng � fmc�
codttvet�d �loa� tM �sl�ltaE Wek borMr Pluu 81v� r� c�ll et
784-DQSS or dsoP� r� iln� CWt ��Vr����� yo�rc Pn��n[ Pe�iCiou. ,
1W l�bevasp r�ting rill D� et 6�30 p.m. 1n [d� ClCy Hall Council
Chub�n �nd �on �n �nleor m�tund eh� r�tiog to a�no �oue
vtnqMs. -
I l004 fo=�rd W huring Imm �ou in th� n�ar luturs.
Sioanly;
lsik� L. Anhnw� D1s�eWt
P�ciu�. 4en�tion 6 Fon�try
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OEPAFTM1tENT OG GARKS,
RECFEATION AND FOFES"i iiV
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RAMSEVCOUNTY,MINNESOTL
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MOVNOSVIEIV.MINN 5511$
pffiPtl T0: Basry Baueq P!rec[oz of Community Bduce[ion, Mounds View School
Dietrict 1l621
FROM:
DATE:
R4':
Bruce Mdersan, Director of Patke, Recreation d Fores[ry, Ci[y
of Mo�mda View
February 16� 1978
Developmen[ of Edgewood 7r. High School Ou[door Fecili[ies
"Man f�mctions as a[o[al osganiem. Each ezperiettce and each Iearning
opportuni[y leavea a las[ing imprin[ on his [o[a1 heing. They no[ only
make changea in hLa or hez mental ar physical being, but also in Chei[
social and emotional at[i[udes. For a frui[;ul and purposeful living,
man muat be an active par[icipanC !n more phasea of educa[ional and recxea-
Tional endeavore and expesiencee [han [hose found merely in [he classroom
during his schaol years." *
I[ was with those words in mind that the combined planning effor[e of Ci.ry
Officials. School Administrators, Phy-�d Teachers and Co�uni[y Educators
begen [he project ot develaping a master plan for Che outdaor facilities
at edgewood Jr. High.
:he fire[ phase of planning began by assesaing the exlsting facilities in
xela[ion to [he present and fu[ure demands on [6e eite. There preaently are
[wo major vsers of the Edgewood School site� [ha[ being the day school program
and municipal a[hletic programs.
A rough drawing of the e�cis[ing facili[ies can he found in Addendum A. As
can be noted the site presen[ly hae one base6a11 Field, 3 aoftball fielda,
4 tennia coucta and one fcoiball field. I[ should be noted that 6dgewood
Jr. High has the only tennis coutts and officia] foo[ball field loca[ed
within the boundariea of the City of Mounds View.
The present condition of the basehall and sof[bnll Fields is a[ bes[
deplora6le. The tennis courts are preeently in need of resurfacing and [he
net posts ahould be replaced due to paor construc[ion. The foo[ball field
although freshly eodded.ln 1976, is also in poor condi[Lon� becauae of
:nisuse and poor maintenance procedurea.
After reviewing [he existing fac.lities it was de[ermtned [hat because of ihe
high demand [ha[ [he flelds 2re preeen[ly expe denctng, M�e could no[ cu[ back
in [M1e number of faclli[ies. So ra[t�er N�an revamp [he en[ire area, [he planning
*Plannine Areae nnd Facilittes fur He.altl�� Phyxicel Educa[ion and
Recrea[ion. The A[hle[Lc Ins[1 W[e. IHG6.
P�mo co Bnrry Bauer
Page 2
Ceam bc5an to look at hoiu we could maximize the use of [he exis[ing facili[ies
wi[hnu[ reducing [he playing acea.
The key ingredien[s became [he overlapping of Held areas for differen[ sport
seasons and relocating the existing facilicies to allow for greater commmity
access.
The following [imellne, cos[s and rationals are broker� down on a per yeax
basis [hat ex[ends over four yeats:
1978 -:he planning teams number one priority was the es[ablishment of
turf. which would allov for a good founda[ion from which to build all
fut.ure facilities. The majox i[em [het was fe1.e a necessi[y ia es[ablishing
[urf was [he installa[ion of anunderground irriga[icn systero which would
greatly assis[ in the estab]Sshment of rurf and allocu for properly ma¢aged
mainteaance program. The major considera[ion or draw6ack in the irriga[ion
sys[em centers around the po[ential shor[age of wa[er in future years.
lfiere are 3 reasons why we felt an irziga[ion syscem would be of [he
greatea[ 6enefi L
1. Will reduce [he overall main[enance program, 2. The water cos[s
aie reduced by having [he sys[em designeA for one specific faciiity,
3. I[ is ihe only proven way to es[ablish and maintain turf on a
heavily ;4sed athletic tacility.
The m[al ros[ of the irriga[ion system will be xbout $15,000 AG incl�dtng
design, fix[ures, installa[ion and warcan[y.
Before [he irrigation sys[em wn be instalied a comprehensive grading plan '
will be developed, followed by comple[e re-grading of the site. The projectea
cos[s for [he engineer consultan[ work including [he final grade plan is
$1,000.00 and rhe ac nwl grading is projec[ed at $5,000.00.
The es[ablishment of [urf would cos[ abou[ $7,000.00 w}�ich includes seed�
fertilizer, bleck dir[ and dise-anchoring.
The fiml mse vouLd be ag-lime for [he infields of che baseball area
@$E00.00/field or $2,400.00.
A xecap oF che 1978 projec[ions is as fullows:
Developmen[ of grading plan $1,000.00
Gxading $5�000.00
Irriga[ion System $15,000.00
Turf establlshment $7,000.00
AS-lime for infields $2,40D.00
T�cal $30,400.00
1979 - The major project proposed for 1.979 is the cona[ruction and relocation
of Lhe four tennis cour[s. As sta[ed [he ezis[ing cuarts are in great need
of mpair, Including resurFacing� fencing, color cniting and new fence pasts.
The er.is[ing plan pmposes [hat Che four exic[ing wi¢[s be used far
6aske[Lall, hard court surface for vo11ey6a11, four square, etc. or ns �
practice cour[s or overflow courts.
Plemo [o Barry Bauer
Page 3
There are three major reasons for reloca[Lng tl�e necu coi�r[s tu [he
Northwesc corner of [he school proper[y:
1. The existrn� cour[s aere laid ou[ incorrectly and do no[
have a favorable rela[fonship vitli the sun.
2. The new tennis cour[ loca[ion would allow for 6e[[er community
inwlvemxnt w3[h Increased parking and visibiliCy.
3. The ttew loca[ion will decrease vandalism on [he school si[e.
The new [ennis cour[s si[e will consis[ of Four "championship" couc[s
with fencing, color coating, ligheing and bang boards for school and
overflow use.
The [o[al mst for the tennis cour[ ins[a11a[ions is proJected at $50,000.00.
The [otal ms[ would be divided be[ween the City and School Distric[ wi[h
the City's share coming fzom a maeching gran[.
A cost breakdown for 1979 is as follows:
Asphalt
Ligh[ing
Fencing
Coloi Coating, net
posts, etc.
Total
$20,000.00
$15,000.00
$10,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$50,000.00
1980 - Yhase three of the Edgewood projec[ would consis[ oY [he developmen[
of a four lane -'� mile [rack xround the foot6all field.
There presently are only�[vo tracks in [he cn[ire schuol dis[ricq both
of which are loca[ed at the High School si[e. Af[er speaking wi[h school
dis[ric[ personnel, it appears tha[ [rack and field is one of tl�e larges[
and fastest growing af[er school prograus offered in the school distric[.
Tl�e addi[ion of a[rack a[ Edgewood would be a grea[ asset and vould open
up extensive proSram possibilities bo[h at [he day school and cmmnu�ity level.
The ws[ of the [cack would be approzima[ely $10,000.00.
The o[her major projec[ for 19E0 would 6e ehe upgrading and replacemen[ of
all miscellaneous equipmen[:
Fesurface old Cennis courts
Purchase bleatUers and playets
benches for all Fields
Develop a [railway sys[em
[hroughout Che siee
'lotal
g i,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$15,000.00
P:enio to li:trry Cnuel
YaEe 4
1'I�ete ie: presently only nnc. set of Iwrkey rink hoardu sau[h oi Hwy, SO
sa a second rinA is propused in 19A0 at Cdgewuod ]r. Ifigh. The rink
would cunaLs[ uF knacf:du�un hoards which would serve as an ou[field fence
for N�e adjacent sufCUn17. ficid In Uie� ��uuner,
TLe hockey rink woulA be a nun-11C facillCy at [hia time whia.L wuld
easily be lit in fu[uxae years. In addition [o the proposed hockey r:[nk,
the CI[y would continue te mainlatn n plmsure ska[ing rink also.
Win[er skaters would be served 6y [he shel[er building pro,fer[ed ior
builing in 1481.
The to[al cos[ for the hockey boacds would be $4,U00.00.
A xecap of [he proposed 19&0 projec[s would 6e:
Installation of 4 lane track $10,000.00
Purchase of bleachers and players benches $ 5,000.00
Resurface oE old [ennis courts $ 7,000.00
Develop a trailway sys[em $ 3,000.00
Knockduwn hockey rink $ 4,000.00
To[al $29,000.00
1981 - 1'he major project for 19R1 will be_ the bui.7ding of an outdoor
nmlri-purpose bnilding including; bathroons, equipmen[ s[orare, and =
snull com�nuni.ty mee[ing room.
11ie building would be iocated nenr tLc [ennis cour[s and slca[iug rinlc
.nd woul� serve as a"pro shop" in fucm'e yeare when addi[ional courts
zre added� as well as a wintcr warming house.
Appraximately 1200 square Fee[ would be rnquired whicti would bc Urol:en
doum as follows:
3D0 square fee[ zes[room facili[ics .
600 square fee[ s[arage
300 square fee[ communi[y room, warnung house, tennis pro shop
The cost breakdwon for [he building }rouid 5e ac Fnlloms:
Foundation $ 3,000.00
Basic frame $17,500.00
Plumbing $ 5,000.00
Electrical $ p,000.00
TcCaL $30,500.00
Concli�sion - The total ros[ figuzes Por the four year capi[al lmprovemenc plan
as prqjea[ed are:
19;P $ 30,400.00
1.979 50,000.00
L9R0 29,000.00
1961 3C,500.00
7'utal $739.900.00
�
plemo to Barry Bauer PaKe 5
AC Chis [ime [he Ci[y would con[ribu[e $25,000.00 Cawacds [he [ennis cour[
construc[ion wi[h the Schools underwriting the remnining $114,000.00. In
addi[ion [o the City's financial con[ribution [he City would serve as the
genexal contractor and pxovide onsi[e inspec[ions an�i io-house engineering needs.
There are two major areas [ha[ have not been addressed at [his poinL•
1. Maintenance of the facility incluing mowing, breakdowns, future zepairs
and general upkeep.
2. 7oint powers agreemen[ ou[lining cost, [ime usage ancl genetal con[col.
Both of these 3ssues should be dealt with in 3ep[h by a task force established
through Co�unity Educatian consisting of bo[h Ci[y and School personnel.
In addiCion to The text poxtion of this repor[ we have included a variety of
brochures from differene manufacturers outlining some of. [he possible equipment
designs, styles and costs in Addendum B.
M overview mncep[ plan witii facility locations can be found in Addendum C.
.T.£ you have any questions concerning this proposal, feel £ree to give me a
call at 784-3055.
MEI�%7 .0: Park and Recrea[ion Commisaioners
FROM: Staff
DATE: February 23, 1978
RE: Fu[ure Park Developmen[
The City of I�b�mds View preaently owrs, controls or has use of [he following
land areas:
Nlllview Park
Greenfield Park
Civic Center
Lambert Pazk
oakwood Park
Woadcres[ Park
Groveland Park
Lalceside Park
Silver View Park*
Ardan °ark
Nendnm Park
Developed Park Acres
3.2 ac.
10.0 ac. ext.
12.9 ac.
3.2 ac.
2.4 ac.
2.0 ac.
4.1 ac.
11.0 ac.
Edgewood School Park 19.8 ac.
Pinewood School Park 4.8 ac.
Red 6ak School Park 2.0 ac_
75.4 acres
*ACquieition of an additional 19 acres is in the proceae.
Preaent p3ik acreage
Silver View Addition
Total Park Acreage
128.3 acrea
19.0 acres_
147.3 acrea
Ondeveloped Par& Acree
25.5
16.6
8.8
2.0
52.9 acres
There have been master plane co�le[ed for four of the park ei[ee none of which
have been completely implemented at thie tlme.
The fo11ow1ng eca[emente are no[ in[ended [o be all-encompassing, but ra[her
a Chumb nail aketch of seaffe initial obaerva[ione on [he exlsting park system:
1. A neighborhood park should be For all ages� but especially for children.
2. Our presen[ park syetem is catering ro[he 7- 15 year old male.
3. One of [he ma]or park ays[em deficienciea ie an effective trallway
eyetem for pedeaGZlana, bicyclee and mo[orized vehiclee.
4. Mounde View Parke are used [oo much for orgenized activities, rather
[han encouraging spontaneoua play.
5. Our perke muet be deaigned more wi[h the tamily in mind.
6. Perk lendecaping (Creee, buehea, ehrubbery) eAould become a h1gA
prLority.
Memo to Commissioners -2- February 23, 1978 �
7. Our pa.ks are in need of elevatron.
8. Mounds View could use a[ leas[ one park with some type oF formel
garden.
4. There presently are no eennis coures that are City owned.
10. Turf es[abliahment in accordance with a well planned maln[enance
program should be implemen[ed.
11. Park shelter bulldings!
12. A mas[er park aignage system should be crea[ed [o develop a sense of
owerahip and iden[i[y.
13. Our neighborhood parks are being developed as emall acale a[heltic
playfields.
14. Because of Mounds Views aize we have a unique oppor[unity to develop
some innova[ive, specialized recreaC+_onal opportunlKes [hrough park
developmen[ and equipmen[ selec[ion.
Poasible discussion ques[ions -
1. Do you feel we should develop a Compreheneive Park and Open Space plan7
2. tiow do you invisian SSlver View park being developed?
3. Who does our presen[ park system aerve^:
4. How shouid we finance fu[ure park developme�[ projectsl
5. Do you think the strong neighhorhood park sys[em should be [he basis
for fuLUre park developmen[?
6. Should ve comple[e the developmen[ of one park first or continue to
"piece-meal" [he park system?
7. What is [he residen[s opiniun of our exis[ing park sys[em?
p�PO T0: Mounds V1ew Parks and Recreation Cominission
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Direcror
OATE: February 22, 1978
AE: Mon[hly llpda[e, February, 1978
The purpoae of this repor[ is to keep the Mounds View Parks and Aecreation
Commiaslon informed on curren[ issuee wi[Mn ehe Parks, Recreation and
Porestry De4er[men[ [ha[ do no[ need official Commissien action.
A reaourae file of rela[ed i[ems w111 be placed in che Ci[y Hall office
and ia avallahle for review upon request.
1. Snow-Daze - The Snow-Daze ac[ivi[ies on January ?8 were fairly
succeseful for a Hre[ [ime operation. HSghlighting [he day activltlas
were over 200 you[h who participa[ed in [he akating races a[ 6 park
si[ee and a sponge hockey tournament wi[h 10 [eams and all 6 parke
represeneed.
S[aff has already begun [en[ative plans for improving nex[ yeara
Snow-Daze e�ren[e.
2. Lakeside Park - Council�mbers Rowley and Baumgartner and myself
me[ wlth the Spring Lake Park Cuuncil on February 9 to diecuss [iie
current and future e.atus of the Lakeaide Park CommleaSOn. CouncSl-
member Rowley presented [he C1ty of Mounds View's poeition for
[heiz Councils review. Spring Lake Park did no[ have an alternative
proposal so dlecussion ren[ered around the Mounds View posi[ion.
Following a leng[hy diecuseion it was decided tha[ CouncilmemAer
Rowlxy and myself ahould make a Eormal presentation to the entlre
Spring Lake Park City Council mee[ing Sn March.
3. Mn/DOT Biheway Grant - We were informed [hat our bikeway grant
applica[ion will no[ be coneidered for funding a[ his point. Staff
is investigating as [o why the proposal wae not considered.
4. C1ty Hall Remodeling - The conatruction began on Februery 15 and the
recrea[ioe officee are preaently raughed in. Staff plans on conducting
a shor[ [our on Thureday nigh[.
5. Bid Openings - Staff will be opening up bids for the removal ot
diseased [reee on Friday, Februery 24. The second bid opening will
be on March 1 for a front mo�m[ed flail mower.
6. Warming House hours ex[ended - The wlnter warming houee program wae
echeduled to draw to a cloae on Frlday� Fehruary 17. S[aff prepared
a memo e[ating that because of the school cloeings, because of energy
conservation veek, additional mortiee ahould be appropriated to keep
[he 3"major" eltea open through Februery 26.
The Council concurred and $600.00 vae appropriated to keep Lambert.
Woodcreat and Hillview open through February 26.
MEmo to Commisaion -2- February 22, 2978
7. Go�uniry Education - Staff a[tended [he Communiry educa[ion meeting
on February 9 ac New Brigh[on Elementary school.
There were No major propasals discussed:
A. New brighron Elementary School was officlally adop[ed as a
Co��mity Cencer effective Sep[ember 1, 1978.
S. A Task Force has been eatablished co ceview [he curren[
extra-currlculac programs chat are being offered tn the
school diserict.
8. Spring Brochure - The Spring brochure has been completed and will
be going [o pzesa in the nex[ week. Oui presen[ [imeline will have
[he brochure mailed out to the residents [he semnd week 1n March.
9. Kid-Napers - A variery of cecxeatioa proBTams were offered m[he
Mounds View reaidenta during the reren[ energy conservation week.
Among ffie planned activi[ies weze sliding, old eyme arovies, rours,
sleiglirides, bowling and ski trips.
There are presently over 225 youeh who have registered for the
KSd-Naper activities.
OEGqqTMENT OFV/aRKS
RECiiENTION qN� FORESIHt
:Nar<h 29� 1978
Dear Co�l.seionere:
C�f� � Mo��ds'�e�
3001 XIGMWAY 10
MOVNOS VIEW,MINN.5511}
Encloaed you will find your co�ission packet £or our regularly
echeduled March 30, 1978 meeting. The �eting haa been set for
6:30 p.m. in the City Aall Council Chambers.
In addition to the items on Che agznda I have included two
artrcles concerning curren[ policy atatemen[a from the National
Recreation and Park Aasociation. I was fortunate to have been
` in attendance at the 1978 National Congreae when the "HUmanistic"
' statement vritten by Jack Foley was adopted.
_/
I encourage you to read the adopted Natiooal Policy.and the comter
apPraa�h eritten by Richard Rodda as etaff will be presen[ing
their news concerning [he new policies and how [hey might affect
Lb�mde View.
You will also note [hat your March packet has been three hole
p�mched. We have purchaeed [hree riag bindera eo [ha[ you can keep
your current mee[ing information in a more useable foxm. So pleaee
bring ehe encloaed infczmation along to che Thureday meeting.
We look fonaard to meeting with you on Thuzsday.
�Sincyerely,
�Br�e�R ders . D ector
Parke, Recrea n S Foreetry
BNA/Pc
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