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City of TEounds View
Parke and Recreation Commission
Thursday, June 1, 1978
6:30 p.m.
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, h@I 55112
City Hall Council Chambers
A G S N D A
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Appmval of April 27, 1978 Minu[ea
4. Chairman's Report
5. Councilmember's Report
6. Visitor Presentation
7. Fencing Policy - Mr. Lamppa
8. Park Shelter Building Proposal
9. Silver View Park Acquisition and Development Update
10. Farmer's Marke[
11. Water problems report for the Task Force
12. No playgrounds7
13. Changing Minneaota Perspectives - S[aff Repor[
14. Edgewood Jr. High School Proposal
15. New Buainesa
16. Old Business
17. Co�l.ssiones's Report
18. Staff Report
a. Monthly Staff Memo�
b. Resource File
19. Ad�ournment
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of
Minutea
Chairman's
Report
MINUTES OF THE PAOCEEDINGS OF THE ��
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY ON MOUNDS VLEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF `.1_Tb"NESOTA
Regular Session
April 27, 1978
Mounds ViEw Ci[y Hall �
Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m. �
The Mounda View Parks and Recreation Co�i.saion was called �
to order at 6:40 p.m, by Chairperaon Wayne Burmeiater.
�o�iasioners preaent - Chairpereon, Burmeiater; Co�i.eaionera
Haake, Kuluvar, Linke, Pedor and Coplin.
Councilmember present - Councilmember Ziebarth.
Staff present - Director Anderaon and Program Supervisor
Kvalheim.
Vieito=s present - Mr. Lamppa.
Co�iaeioner Fedor made a motion to approve the minutea.
Co�i.saioner Linke seconded the mo[ion.
The motion paesed.
6 Ayes
0 Nays
Chairman Surmeister repor[ed on the Storm Sewer Task Force
�etinga. Directar Anderson updated the Commission on the
recent moritorium on development.
Yieitor Mr. Lamppa expressed his aoncern £or the damage to hie
Preaentation back yard fence as a reeult of children climbing over it
to retrieve stray hockey pucka. Mr. Lamppa`s home borders
the Woodcrest Park boundary. Director Mderaon updated
the Commission with the site and expreeaed posaible conaider-
� � ations to the prnblem. Pencing diecuasion proceeded aith
budget considerations, policy and precedent of paet, preeent
and future, and park faciliCy site planning as relevant to
paric fencing problems. �
Commiasioner Haake made a motion to table the motion for
1 moneh upon further study into the metter. Commiseioner
Fedor seconded the motion.
The mo[ion passed.
6 Ayee
0 Naye
Staff agreed to look into the cost of p[r. Lamppa's :ence�
installation of the fence and legal responeibilitiea for
the placement of park fences.
Councilman's Councilman Ziebarth encouraged commisaion input on any vater
Report probleme in che parka. Director Anderson will make out a
report on this matter. It was reported that Direc[or
Lambert Park
Survey
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Anderson has completed the six month probation period. The
Mermaid Supper Club bowling alley permi[ has been approved.
As a result the City can look forward to use of a bowling
facility which will be conducive to recreation progra�ing.
The annual Community Education Dinner meeting is May 9>
1978 at McGuires. All Commissioners are encouraged to
attend.
It was reported tha[ the Lambert Park Survey had a poor
return. Of 300 surveys hand delivered, only 21 replies
were returned.
C.E.T.A. Grant Applicationa have been submitted for 3- 1 year employ-
ment positions for the establishmen[ of Neighborhood Leisure
Councils. Also, approval for 1 secretarial aide and 4
maintenance laborera has been granted.
Donations A donation of $200.00 received from the Mounds View Jaycees
will be used for purchase of trees to be placed in Ardan
Park. A donation of $100.00 has been received from the
iiouuds View Snuwmobiiz .^. . Co�isai�^.ar Lin�»e atL3e 8
motion to use the $100.00�donation for the development of
2 picnic kits. Commissioner Haake seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6 Ayea
0 Naye
Tournament The Softball Toumament Survey and proposed policy was �
Survey reviewed. Commissioner Coplin made the motion [o accep[
the policy as wri[ten during the 1978 softball season
with the stipula[ion that such a policy can be reacinded
• � � if problems should develop. Commissioner Fedor seconded
the mo[ion.
The motion passed. 6 Ayea
0 Nays
City Hall After discuasion of the City Hall garden plot Chairman
Gardens Burmeister made a motion to request that the City Council
provide funding for development of a Mounds View flower
garden. Co�iseioner Linke seconded the motion.
The mo[ion passed. 7 Ayea
0 Nays
New Business Director Anderson reported the vandaliem of 2 Edgemood
Drive boulevard trees. The trees were worth an estimated
$1,800.00. Insurance will cover the replacement coat of
the treea.
Commisaioner Haake reported on the plans for a 10' wide
valk easement through the houeing develupment.on Pleaeant
View Dr3ve. ��`��
Old Businees
Commisaioner's
Repor[
Adjournment
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Director Mderaon repor[ed: City Council approved the
$800.00 purchase of trees for the cowty nursery project.
Approximately 30 garden plota have been sold. Edgewood School/
Park proposal ia undexway. M update and reviev of Spring
and Sumver programs was given by Program Supesvisor Rvalheim.
Co�iaeioner Coplin expreesed her appreciation of the
excellent swimming program at Lakeaide Park.
Direc wr Mderson reported that the Lakeaide Park Co�taeion
ie receptive to Ramsey Co�mty managing Lakeeide Park.
Commissioner Fedor made the motion to adjaurn Che meeting.
Coplin aeconded the motion. The motion pasaed.
Meeting adjoumed at 9:00 p.m.
6 Ayea
0 Naye
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.
flECREATION AND FORESTRV
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5 RAMSEVCOUNTY,MINNESOTA
Y401 NIGHWAV 10
. MOUNDSVIEW,MINN.65112
pffiMD T0: parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Staff
pATE; May 30, 1978
R6: Fencing Yolicy �
Staff has completed the following research as directed by the Park Co�uission
concerning Mr. Lamppa's reques[ for fence replacement on Red Oak Drive.
Coat factors - The cost fox replacing the existing fence at 5119 Red Oak
would be as follows:
75' of 6' chain link fence @$6.00/foot =$450.00
75' of 4' chain link fence @$4.00/foot = 5300.00
75' of 5' open wire fence (similar to existing) @$3.25/foot =$243.75
Other Communities Policiea on Pence Reolacement - Staff conferred with four
other (Shoreview, Maplewood, Roseville & New Brigh[on) municipal departmenta
and none of the ci[ies had a formal fence replacement policy. Each of
the Parks and Recreation Directora s[ated tha[ they have an inFormal policy
that they will no[ replace a private fence because of the precedent that it
would set.
They did atate that they would attevq�t to eliminate the problem at hand to
prevent further occurrencea by an alternative means.
The City of Maplewood has built fences bordering park property at the
request of private residents because of noise and vandalism probleme.
I[ should be noted in the Maplewood situations, their main consideration
was as to vhether the fence would improve the exieting park environment.
Location of Fence - I have attached a copy of the City fencing ordinance
outlining the existing code xequimments. The two ma�or points are that
the fence must be on the property of the individual conatructing the fence
and the maxioum helght is 8'.
I.egality of the Situatlon - Staff inet with Mr. Uick Meyera, City Attorney
who discussed the following pointe:
1. The City can not legally spend public funds on private property.
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2. By replacing Mr. Lamppa's fence we would be setting a precedent that
could legally bind us to construct3ng future fencea. .
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3. The City is liable fot injuries and or responaible for damage througfi '
uee of public owned facilitiea but not necessarily covered for euch
liabi11t1ea through the City's insurance. In o[her words the City
inaurance policy would not cover the costs of replac3ng Mr. Lamppa's
fence although we may be found liable for the fence's zeplacement in
court.
4. The legal issues inwlved concerning the City's liability center amund
lack of supervision, public nuisance, etc.
Mr. Meyera did. feel the City Had some obligation to repair the fence but
felt replacemewt would be setting a real precedent.
Staff did not extend an invitation to Mr. Lamppa and or his neighbore to
attend Thursday's meeting. Following a recommendation from the Commisaion
ve will contact the residenta of your deciaion and invite them to at[e¢d the
June 29th meeting.
If additional information or background data is requested, feel free to give
ua a call at 784-3055.
90.04
(6) Wherever poseible, no accessory uses or equipment such
as air conditioriing cooling structures or condensors
which generate noise may be located in a side yard except
for side yards zbutting streets :ahere equipment is fully
screened from view.
Dra�nage Plans. In the case of all residential apartment,
business and industxial developments, the drainage plans
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for his review
and the final drainage plan shall have his written approval
All drainage plans shall con°orm to the comprehensive
storm drai.nage plan of the Municinality.
^1 .2,-,ciny, Sa�eaiii❑y anu ianfiscaping.
(1) No fence shall exceed eight (8) feet in height and in
the case of grade separation such as the division of
groperties by a retaining wall the height snall be
determined on the basis of ineasurement fron: the average
point between the hi9hest and lo:aest grade.
(2) No fences, strucfures, or plantinq o£ trees or shrubs
shall be permitted within 30 feet of any cerner formed
by the incersection of street property lines or the
right-of-way of a rail�vay intersecting a street, except
properly constructed ctiain link fences. Such chain
link fences shall n4t exceed 48 inches in height from
the grade level at the lot line and shall hace openir.gs
in the wire mesh of not less than 1-5/B inches nor
r.�ore than 2-1/9 inches. Such fences may follow the
lot line to the lot coiner. The 30 feet rescriction
noted above sl�all consist of the triangle formed by
connecting the two points on intersecting lot lines
that are cach 30 feet from the lot corner.
(3) E�;cepk as provided in (2) above, fences not to exceed
48 inches in he+.ght may �e located on any part of a lot.
Fences, not to exceed 96 incnes in height, mr.y be erected
on any part of a lot behind the front line of the princi-
pal buildinc�.
(4) In all zoning districts the lot area remaininy after
pr.oviding ior o_°f.--street parkinc, o°f-street loaning,
sideivalks, dr..ive:•:ay,s, buildin9 site and/or other
requiretr,ents shall be planted and maintained in grass,
soddi�:c�, shrubs ot other acceptable vegetation or treat-
me��t generally used in landscaping.
(�) Any f.er.ce shall,Le so construct.ed that the sur.face
f.acing adjoinincq properCies or ouUlic ri9hts-of-e�ay
sl��all bc of finished construction.
90.09
Re�ui.red Fencing, Screeninq an3 Landscapin . The fencing
and scrcening requi�ed ny this Coue shall be subject to
Section 40.04, Subd. F, znd shall consist- of either a
fence or a green belt plant.in9 strip the height of which
shall be sufficient to adequately shield the activi.ty from
the abutting properties. -
(1) A green beit planting strio shall consist of evergreen
ground cover and shall be of sufficient !oidth and
density to provide ar effective screen. This planting
��y;� �h_ii ���±?t� �� srructures or othez use. Such
planting strips shall not be less than eight (8)
feet in height_ Earth mounding or berms may be used
but shall be limited to an average of 5 feat of the
height of the required screen. The planting plan and
type of shrub shall require the appro�>al of the Planning
Commission based upoa a recommendation of the City Engineer
and Building Inspector.
(2) A required screening fence shall be con�tructed of masonry,
brick, wood or steel. Such fence shall pr.ovide a solid
scr.eening effect ana not exceed eight (8) feet in height
or be less than six (6) feet in heighY. The design
and materials used in constructing a required screening
fence sha11 be subject to the approval of the Planning
Commission based unon a rewmm°ndation by the City
Engineer and Building Inspector. ....
Glare. Any lightir.y used to illuminate an off-street
par}:ing ar.ea�, cign or otF.er structure, shall be arranged
as to deflect light. away from any adjoinin9 r�sidential zone
or from the nubli^. st�•eets. D:sect or sky-reflacted glare,
uhcre from floo3lights or from hign temgerature processes
such as combustion or welding shall r.ot be directed into
any adjoining nroperty. The sot�rce of lights shall be
hooded or controlled in some manner so as not to light
acjaoent prope=ty. Bare incanfiescent light bulbs shall
not be permitted zn view of adjacent property or public
ric;ht-of-o�uy. An� lighi or con:SizeiLion o: liqhts which
cast light on a nublic st:eet shall not exec-ed one (1)
fool candle (n:e*_er readinc) as measured frcm the ce.nter
linc of said sireet. Any li9ht or. combinaeion of lights
�}�i::li cact lig�c en residential nron•�rty shall not exceed
0.•1 foot candles (meter reaciing) as measured from said property.
S:r.cri;r.. 9�he en:ission af smo?:e by ��n; use shall be in conpliance
xitti and regulat�5 by the Stc:te of. hiinuesota Pollution
ConYrol Stand<�rcis, 6linncsota P.ec?ulaticn AI'C 1-15.
:�u:.!�. anA Oth��r Paxtic::latcd Pl.jtterr. The emi.es:on of dust,
'=:' as:li�or o!hc.r p:+rticiil-ulecl mactec by iny ur•e rhrtll be in
=•�,:�:;�l.ianc� �.�ith a:id reqvlatc:? b•: i-lio SY.ntc of 'dinnesota �
.�.�1 iut.ic,:i Control Sta;idaccls. Stin:'�eso'�a Regu:ntion APC 1-15.
GATEWAY � TO TME NOR7H
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS,
RECREATiON AND FOHFCTRV
c►f`U1, o��o��dsue�
V PAMSEYCOUNTY,MINNESOTA
0401 MIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112
MBI� T0: Parks and Recrea[ion Commissioners
FROM: Staff
DAT6: May 30, 1978
RE: Park Shelter Building Proposal
The City oi Moimds View presently has five park shelter buildings loca[ed at
the following parks:
1. Greenfield Park
2. Gmveland Park
3. Hillview Park
4. Lambert Park
5. Woodcreat P k
l'v. CL•tK�d �rk
Hach of the shelter buildings (except Groveland) is a wooden structur�
approximately 12' x 20' in varying states of repaiz. The fifth building
at Groveland Park is an obsolete Star and Tribune Paper shack building
made of inetal and is appro�dmately 8' x 20'.
The buildinga aze presently used as vinter skating sheltexs during 12 weeka
of the year and left vacant for the remaining 40 weeks. The one exception
ia Greenfield Park which is used during the majority of the year as a storage
building for fertilizer and marking ¢ompound.
The buildings as scated are in varying etates of dis-rnpair, but they have
eerved their function as win[er ska[ing shelters during the past.
Staff would propose the following modifications, improvements and timelines
be adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission:
1. The four wooden buildings should be re-furbished during the aummer
of 1978 by the Four City's C.E.T.A. enployees including:
a, Repaint interior and exterior of each bullding ueing earth
tones and aupergraphica to enhance their vieual appearance.
b. All interior benchea should be rebullt and replaced as eeeded
including bina for ska[ers ahoea and peraonal equipment.
c. New locks, haspa, doorknobs and other hardware items ehould be
rnbuilt or replaced as required.
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2. All elec[rical outlets, sockets, fixtures and lighting syatems
should be brought up to City electrical code to insure the safety ..
and welfare of all residents.
3. The furnaces or heaters should be cleaned, inspected and properly
vented to insure maximum efficiency and eafety of the skaters.
4. The 6uilding at Lambert Park ahouid be moved 200' north cioaer to
Lambert Avenue to better serve the residente and to make room for
the propoaed tot-lot.
5. The Groveland Park ahelter ahould be removed in 1978 due to ite
extreme poor coadition� including:
a. Faulty heater
b. Leaky zoof
c. Space between walls
d. Lov roof
e. Total disreQair
6. A task force should be appoin[ed by the City Council to review the
presenc scatus of the City's Pazk Shelter buildings and to make
recommendationa for future repair or replacement; the task force
slwuld include:
a. City C4uncil representative.
b. Park and Recreation Commisaion membez.
c. Park and Recreation Director. Bw.Ca-
d. Representative from Lake Region Hockey.
e.�l member at large from each neighborhood park being eerved
by an existing ehelter building.
In addition to the aforementioned recommendations, staff will have ehe
following figures available at the Thursday Park Commission meeticg for your
nview:
1. Exiating coat of winter ekating program including staffing, maintenance
and heating. �
2. 1978 Winter 8kating attendance.
3. Possible alternativee to park shelter buildinge.
cnrEwAr
DEPARTMENT OFPARKS,
RECREATION ANDFORESTRY
C�fu of IUou�ds Ve�
� RAMSEVCOUNTV,MINNE50Tn
Z401 HIGMWAY 10
MOUNOS V iEW, M�NN. SSl tt
MEMO T0: Parks and Recreation Commisaioners
FROM: Staff
DATE: May 30, 1978
RE: Silver View Park Acquisition and Development Upda[e
Sw ff has been busy preparing a variety of background information and mapa
for the future plaming and development of Silver View Park. Inaluded in
staffs initial preparation and planning phase are the following mapa:
1. Hydrology Analysis
2. Soil Analysis
3. Blob relationship diagram
4. Slope Analysis
5. Visual Malyais
6. Vegetation Analysis
7. Rough grading plan
8. Illustrative site plan
Staff will be presenting a preliminary report and update and progresa to date
at Thursday's �zeeing. We are preparing to make a formal presentation of all
park development plana including a plan of action for our comprehensive patk
end open space plan at the Jwe 29 meeting.
In addition to planning for the future development ecaff has been meeting with
the State Planning Agency to finalize the grant for land acquisition. We met
with Schaef£er Appraisal Company on Wedneaday, May 31 to finelize the remeining
etipulationa ouclined by the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
We have begun negotiating vi[h Kraus-Anderson on a selling price� but the
negotiations ase atrictly preliminary as ve do not have the cash on hand.
MEI� TO: MoundsA7A,�1/@arks and Recrea[ion Co�i.saion
FROM: Srucel0"" '
DATE: May 5, 1978
RE: Garden lioodie� �+a:�=�= Mgrketl
In our effort to provide services [o our residents not only for their
physical impmvement but mental as well, we propose to offer them an
opportunity, vithin their own co�unity, to exchange gardening information�
to diacvsa garden problems, to he exposed to different heal[h-giving prnduee,
as well as provide an opportunity for the asle and/or purchase of garden
pmduce for table use and/or for home canning.
The concept of providing a regular gathering of people for theae purpoaea
is not new. With the increasing desire on the part of consumers for
garden-fresh, wholesome produce the suburban areas have recently started
providing for such oppor[unities by opening their own farmer's market. Laet
year Ramsey County opened one in Maplewooda the success of which was more
then they had hoped for.
Therefore, we request that the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestrq
be iasued a license to eperate a non-profit Farmer's market to be�called
Garden Goodies.- The administration and the supervision of the�market vill
be under the Depart�nt of Parks, Recreation 6 Forea[ry.
It is proposed tha[ it be held once a week on a week day from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.
The exact starting date will be determined on the basis of available produce.
Mr. Tony Jambor; manager of the Bel Rae Ballroom has offered the use of hia
parking lot, a[ least on a trial basis. Lawratory facilities will be provided
either at�City Hall or a Satellite will be moved onto the site on market day.
There will be no fees [o [he sellers or purchasers.
The i�ortance of Garden Goodies to [he co�unity is difficult to put into
vorda because it can mean different things to different people. Some of the
potential outgrow[hs might be:
1. To children it could be the firs[ time they have seen corn with the
huske on.
2. The first time children see beets as they are grown, not as they -�
comE out of a can. . -
3. For an adult, the educational experience migh[ be the same.
4. Or it may -�-. he first time they have hew able to select which apples
to purohase :�.ther than taking what has been prepackaged for them.
5. Provide the first experience of preserving their own food for vintet.
6. It might pzovide supplementary income for those on a fixed income,
or for low income families.
7. IC could save everybody money on their food bill.
8. It could be the firat time tAey have been told how to properly
prepare cauliflower.
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We would anticlpate the program beginning in mid 7uly and continuing through
the middle of September. Our main means of adver[ising would be the New
Brighton Bulletin and a small sign along Highway 10.
Ii should be no[ed that we feel the garden goodies pzogram will be a natural
extension of our newly formed community gardening program. We pcesently
have 45 garden lote aold wth the anticipation of more in the coming weeka.
GA7EWnY
DEVAFTMENT OF VARKS.
RECREATION ANDFORESTRY
Cif of �ou�dS Ve�
� PNMSEVCOUNTY.M�NNESOTl1
�401 MIGMWA�' 10
MO- "�DS JIEW, MINN.65113
MBt�7D T0= Parke a¢d Recrearion Commi.saion
FROM: Yarks, Recreation 6 Forestry Director
DATE: May 10, 1978
gy+: Water problem in existing park property
As per your request concerning the existing watez problems in the ciCy
park sites, I would like to submi[ the following for the storm water
committee's review:
Ardan Park - 8.8 acres - undeveloped
Ardan Park is located at Ardan Avenue and Long Lake Road and it
presently has no water problem as there are two holding ponds
located on the park site.
Hdgevood Patk School - 19.8 acres - developed
Ed�ewood Park School is located at Edgewood Drive and County Road N.
This site conaiets of one school complex, 3 ball fields, a football
field and 4 tennis courts.
There are no major drainage problev�s at this time with Edgewood, but !t
should be noted that we will be developing the Edgewood complex during
the next four years with a major addi[ion of four new tennis coutts
a'ated for 1979. �
Greenfield Park - 35.5 acres - 10 acres developed, 25.5 acrea undeveloped
Greenfield Pazk is located at Greenfield Avenue and Hillview Road.
Gieenfield Park presently consits of one baseball field, a to[ lot and
park shelter building. The major drainage problem with Creenfield is
with the open ditch running through the center of the patk. The ditch
at present 1s:
1. M eyesore.
2. The banks are slowly eroding eway.
3. A wntinual maintenance problem.
4. A possible safety problem ducing peak ralnfnlls wl�en Che
running vacer ie high.
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Gtoveland Park - 4.1 acres - developed .
Groveland Yark is loca[ed at Groveland Road and Ardan Avenue. Existing '-
facilities include a ball field, tot lot and park shelter building.
There presently ie no drainage problem involving Cro��-lan3 Park.
Hillviev Park - 3.2 acres - developed
Hillview Park is located at the intersection of Hillview Road and Long
Lake Road. Existing development at Hillview consists oF a tot lot,
hockey rink with lighting, ball field and ehelter building.
The preaent drainaga problem at Hillview is [wofold, first the Eastern
half of Che park is low ].and and there is a real problem with standing
water. Secondly we have found after making a temporary dzainage swail
that there really is no place for the water to go as [he pipe along
Hillviea is presently not adequate to handle the additional runoff.
Lakeside Park - 11.0 acres - developed
Lakeaide Park is a joint venture betwee� Spring Lake Park and hbunds View
and is located at the intersection of Hillview Road and Pleasant VSew Drive.
The park presen[ly is developed with 2 ball fields, 2 tennis coutts, a
swimming beach, beach house, black top parking lot� tot lot and trailway
system.
There presently is no major water pzoblem at Lakeside Park in spite of
the tiao large impervious surface areas.
Lambert Park - 3.2 acres - developed
Lnmbert Park is :ocated at the corner of Lambert Avenue and Jackson Drive.
Lambert Park presently has a ligh[ed hockey rink, a ball field and park
shel'r.er building. �
Lambert Park presently has one of our most serious water problems at this
t.i�. We have standing water each apring in right field of the ball field
and south of the existing park shelter building. In addition the etozm
sewer pipe r�ms in a north-south direction through the west end of the pack.
Th1s storm sewer presently creates a maintenance hazard for mowing as well
as an aesthetic problem. The pipe has been placed too shallow and has
frozen up in the past as well as filling up witti sand making it a continual
maintenance problem.
Oakwood Park - 2.4 acres - developed
Oakwood Park is located at die intersection of Oakwood Drive and Quincy
Stree[. The present facilities .Lnclude one ball field, some old pluyground
equipment and a shelter building.
11�ere presently is standing watec each year at Oakwood on [he north edge, �p
but that is because oF a grading problem rather than an inadequate atorm
sewer system.
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Pinewood Elementary School - 4.S acres - developeA
Pinewood Elementary School is located at County Road I and Quinay Street.
The site presently has a major school complex, 3 ball fields, playground
aqpara[us and one riard court surface.
There has been no major water problem at Pinewood to our knowledge.
Red Oak School - 2.0 acres - developed
Red Oalc School is located at Red Oak Drive and Shexwood Roa�'. The existing
facilities at'Red Oak include a major school complex, 2 ball fields, some
old playground equipmen[ and one hard court surface. There are no major
water runoff pmblems at Red Oak at this time.
Silver View Park - 16.6 acres - undeveloped (We are in the process of .
acquiring an addi[ional 19 acres)
Silver Yiew Park is located at [he corner of County Road H-2 and Silver
Lake Road. There presen[ly is no development at Silver View except for
ffie 100 community garden lots that have been plowed.
It should be no[ed that staff envisions Silver View to be a major community
park with extensive development in the next five years.
Included in the initial developmen[ plan are 4 ball fields, 2 hockey rinks,
4 tennis cour[s, major parking lot, trailway system and a large multi-
purpose hard eourt surface area.
Woodcrest Park - 2.0 acres - developed ��
Woodcrest Park is located at the corner of Woodcrest Drive and Silvet
Lake Road. The existing development includea a ligh[ed hockey rink,
tot lot and park shelter building.
Theze are two existing water problems at Woodcrest Park:
1. There is standing water�almost year round in the open ditch
running al�ng Silver Lake Road from which staff has received
a number ox complaints in the past from a safety standpoint.
In addition to the potential safety problem, the site is a
breeding area for mosquitoes and is neathetically not pleasing.
2. The entire nor[hwest end of the park ie lowland and atanding
water is a continual problem.
Civic Center Park - 12.9 acrea - developed
Civic Cen[er Park is located at the corner of Higt�way 10 and Edgewood Drive.
The exis[ing development wnsists of 2 ball fields, 2 picnic sheltec
buildings, a barbecue area and tot lot.
There is only one water problem nt Civic Center Yark which ie located
jus[ north of the west ball field. Again this acanding water has bee�
created because of a low arcn and could be correc[ed through grading and
fill.
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In addition to [he 'andividual park probleo� listed [he following should be
noted:
1. Oar park system is basically undeveloped at Chis point.
2, Many of ouz existing park sites have been built on low ground and
have been filled with street sweepings, i.e. Greenfield, Hillview,
Gmveland and Woodcrest.
3. We preaently do not have one hard coust os impervious surface in
our park system. Staff envisions a number of hard court aurfacea
in the future including, parking lots, tennis courts and multi-
purpoae areas.
4. The need for replacing our existing park shelter buildings is looming
larger each year which would increase the exiating runoff.
5. Staff aill be proposing an asphalt trail surface in the next 3 years
wnnecting the city's major shopping areas, achools and park areas.
6. There 3s a great need to enhance the aeathetic value of our existing
"open ditch" areas which I feel should be a concern of the storm
wa[er committee.
If you would llke additional informatioa or clarification on our exis[ing park
status, feel free to.give me a call.
�EPARTMENT OF PARKS,
RECREATION AND FORESTRV
c�t`U1' of �oU�dS ue�
V RAMSEYCOUNTV,MINNESOTA
t<Ol HIGNWAY 10
MOUNOS V IEW, MINN. 55113
MEMO,TO: Parks and Recreation Co�i.ssioners
FROM: Staff
DATE: May 30, 1978
RE: No Playgro�¢td Co�entary
We received a copy of the atWChed edi[orial from Co�mcilmember Rowley and
felt that it was important enough [o pass on.
I would tend to agree with the editorial in part and feel that we muat be
aware of the liability issue in all fu[ure park development.
The editorial comes at an opport�me time as we begin to review our plans
�or future park development.
�; Ln addition to future park development we are presently experienMng some
� vandalism and safety problems with our two tornado slides.-Staff feels that
the two tornado slides are extremely dangerous not only from a height factor
but also an injury hazard because of the metal edges.
It is all food for thoughtl
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jury°trial and arbaequent' award. of �more� fhan �g��The dilemma, however, is two-fold. Fitst of all, �.
s4$000.to an Owatonna area woman fop injuries she :liability-insurance coverage for city government is �.
received 2yz years'ago bn a metry-go-round at �§:cyrocketing, in cost. � Secoadly, it playground _
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- pet cent negligeot; and tiie woman 10 per cent � abandon all such piayground equipment as the best .
� negligeot. The tity's liability insurance carrier will ; means of eliminating exposure to such problems. •. ,
pay 516,625. � - ' �' � � �` •�� • � �„ i�--� � � There are those who may swft at such rnry'ecNre �
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The fact remains, however, that the woman was as alesWt of only this recent lawsuit. Howevee, the
injured while � using� , a. piece- -.of cityowned � sity has already ordered the removal of the so-��'� �
playground equipment�. which was � apparenUy� in 4.calted cudy slide at Mineral Springs Park, a high. :.�
�-need•of_repairat thr time. Setting..aside� the �spiral,slide that had been a•focal point of that,:,;;, ���
��� quesLion - of ' addt � use � oF equipment. - primarily playgi�ound area [or more than 40 years. That slid�. .+
"fi"dpigned tor �ildcm, we wonde�how long the city t,was the source ot many injuries over the years— ��
. ot dwatonna can atfoed W provide playground �;when its condition was not e tactor. It represented
� equipment tor public me?- , -;.?. ".: qtoo big.a I�ab�l�ty to the c�ry under present,con �
Children do get Aurt on oue ciry playgrounds: It d�bons.. , : .�. ,_. .: „�: �r -
inay or may not ha4e anytlung to� do with' the ," �Ve remmd area residents that the same fate has
��� . conditlan of theequipment. We know kids [all out of `i6een the lot of trampolines: The school district haa �. ��:�
.' swings, Eall otf ot merty-gorounds„occasionally :�abandoned use -of -� trampolines [or physical �'' �'�
get their fingero pinched in teeter-totters and all �-education or any other schootactivity. The reason: ?'�.`.; `
sorta of other thinge: ;�.:a -: : .3 i '.. "numerous injuries � and ' large� insurance claims -�,.� t�
- Tirt.e was when an occasional�injiay; even� a`-tivoughout the state. - The �insura�rce liability �---�or
broken bone,. was�cormidered a mere cAildhood �`carriers told the district that unless certain atde! attii
experience-,a learning� experimce,'s-growing up ; prceedures were tollowed, and specified personnel ---�S�P
eventthatwasa[actoflifeformosto[us. � �� �on,�duly, trampoline injury claims weuld not be .`rK�
But tAat�was Defore attitudes c6anged. People ��covered�by insurance. The�lceal school distdct;-'fWli
didn't we over such things. Md besides, govern- `along with most—if mt ail—others in the state,': •i�
menhenJoyed sg[eat deal ot immunity. trom such i banned use ot trampolines. ;.,�oR�
suib. Iaes at auch immuniry is probably morc [air ;-. Will the same thing happen to all playgrmmd �.' U
in terms ot eitizens getting just wmpensalion when ' equipment? We don't know, bu[ fraakly, we're not � p��
fhey have w(tered losaes or injuries because of �� optimistic. - . '�� �
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MEbp T0: Parks and Recreation Co�nissioners
FROM: Staff
DATE: May 30, 1978
RE: Changing Piinnesota Perspectives
RAMSEVCOUNTY,MINNESOTA
�40t HIGMWAY 10
MOUNOS VIEW, MINN.55112
Mrector Anderson had the opportunity to attend a conference entitled
"Changing Minnesota Perepec[ive" on May 3, and 4 at the Thunderbird
Hotel in Bloomington, Mirmesota. �
The conference was co-sponsored by the Dlinneso[a Co�unity Education
Aseociation, Minnesota Recreation and Park Association and Mimesota
Association of Continuing�Adult Education in cooperation with the
Minnesota Co�unity College Sys[em and [he State Department of Fducation.
The two day conference's purpose was to address the changing values,
demographics and technologies and their input on education and le3sure
in Minnesota - now and in the future.
It shou7d be noted tha[ this was the first time a joint conference between
the aponsoring agencies has been CrSed and the inter-disciplinary approach
did prove to be extremely profitable for all.
The ini[ial key no[e speaker was FYan vaftalin, President of the Minneapolis
Library Board and Co-Chairman on Minneso[a Future Commission. Her vords
were mos[ encouraging as she relayed ffie frustration of trying to plan,
project and mold the direc[ion of fu[ure generations. Her main thought was
that no one individual or profession is bes[ suited to foresee the future�
but rather that we must all do our share in looking ahead and learning from
past historical events.
The afternoon sessions were spen[ in skill development sessions. I attended
two sessions the firs[ being "Avoiding Professional Bur..uut" which was
coordinated by Bill Cox, Co-Director of ?(ul[isource. The session proved [o be
fruitlesa as the problems s[eming from "Professional Burnout" were diacussed
at length with no solu[ions or preventative �asures.
Following a short break the second 1'� hour seasion began entitled "How To's
of Citizen Participation". The main speaker was Don Brauer, President oF
Brauer and Associates.
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Having heard Doa speak trefore I knew of h1e strong belief in.citizan input. .��
Hia eession was excellent as expected and I have e comple[e eynopaie of his ���� �
[alk in my office. The main polnt of hie presentation was that if you.era - � �
going to nllow for citizen input, be prepared to accept their.decieion�even ��
if you might disagree. Nothing can hurt you more than opening up the doors
of citizen input and then doing it your way in epite of what they eaid.
When ve get into developing our comprehensive plan, his report ahould be
mendatory reading foz all of us inwlved.
The eveningbanquetwea highlighted by che gueat apeakex Harlan Haneen,
Profeasor and Director of Contlnuing Education, U of M. Nie talk entitled,
"A Lifetime of Changes - A Light Hearted Look at our Common Journey From
Infancy to Agency". Aie talk wae in my opinion the conference highlight as
he spoke to the need for inter-agency cooperation and development with
Sncreased servicea without duplication as [he end result.
The final general eeeeion on Thureday was headed by Hazel Reinhardt, State
Demographer who ehared the S[atee lateet figures on population gcowth
pattern.
The remeinder of tha morning wae apent in individual workehope and I attanded
one entltled, "Changing Leisure Fzttern", with two gueet speakere, John
Schultz, Chairman of the Departmant of Parke and Reareation Administntion,
U of M and Steven Ruud, Social Planner for the United Way of Minneapolie.
It was in this discuseion group where the livelieat and most contmvecefal
words were epoken. Among the statemen[e wzre: '��
1. Recreation ia becoming more and more anti-social as people build
backyard swi�ing pools, purchase billiard tables and drive away to
cabins far, far away.
2. The neighborhood parks are desgined for [he 7-15 year old male.
3. Programs must reach out to where people ace 5 years from now, no[
where they are at [oday.
4. One of the major rolea of a municipality is to encourage outaide
"private" recrnation reaourcee to their co�unity rether than attempt
to be the panacea of all their cities recreation ills.
The luncheon session was delightful although quite scary as our gueat epeaker
John S. Hoyt Jr., Deputy Director of Central Solar Hnergy Research shared hie
feelings on the fu[ure. WOW!
1. 10 years from now we won't be able to get on a freevay with lesa
than 4 passengers.
2. Our natural resources will never dry up; we will jus[ reach a point
vhere we have to expend more energy to get the raw materials than
the materials can offer.
3. It is cheaper and anre efficien[ [oday to heat your houae with
solar collection panels.
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The next aftemoon's workshop I attended was entitled, "Forecas[ing the
Future, Can We? Should We?", wikh guest speaker Sco[t Erickson, President
of Future Sys[ems, Inc.
Unfortunately his main objective was [o seli his company's servicea and
they were of no interest to me.
The finel seasion I at[ended was entitled, "The Older Adul[: Hints for
Program Success"� coordinated by Liz Colea, Director of Older Adult Programa.
Once agai¢ we all hPard of some of the many creative programing ideas from
today's oldar americans:
1. Some Sr. Cluba are spansoring Disco Dar.ces for teena to raise
money for their trips.
2. In depth current event sessions to discuss issues such as the
Yanama Canal Treaty and the Oil Embargo.
All in all the conference was a positive gmwth experience and many ideas,
were shared with my fellov colleag-.ies that I hope to implement in the futuse.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.
RECFEATION AND PORESTHV
C►f`U11 of �/(ou�dsVe�
V HAMSEVCOUNTY,MINNESOTA
4401 NIGHWAV 10
MOUNDS V IE W, MINN. 5511II
MEMD TO: Parks and Recrea[ion Commissionere
FROM: Staff
DATE: May 30, 1978
RE: Edgewood Jr. Aigh School Proposal
Enclosed you will find a copy of the legal agreement tha[ has been drafted
by the School Diatrict and the Ci[y forthe development of Edgewood Jr. High.
Staff will walk [hrough the entize legal agreement with the Commission on
1"iiursday.
Prior to Thursday please read through the agreement and make no[e of the
following points:
1. Mounds View's financial commi[tment to the project in 1979, 1980
and 1981 tataling $36,000. Of the $36,000, $25,000 Ss an[icipated
to be paid through a State grant for tennis courts in 1979.
2. Review ir. general wha[ facilities are being proposed. The Park
Commission has already previously approved [he plan at the March
Commission meeting.
3. On page 4, I!4 use of Facilities, please read this care£ully as
this will be a major change in exis[ing policy. Sasically i[
states that the City will be responsible for coordinating the use
of the uutdoor facil3ties at the School Distric[ facil3ties.
The attached agreement has been approved by the School Board and [hey are
preaently awaiting City Council approval before conatruction can co�ence.
We axe presently plannin$ on preparing a staff report for the City Council
mee[ing on Monday, Jme 6 and passing it on to the School Board for approval
on June I�. 13
Once the final approval has been gran[ed we will begin construction immediately.
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RtiGARDING
USE OF INDEPENDENT SCHODL DISTRICT N0. 621 OUTDOOR FACILI7IES
RES�LUTION OUTLdNIN6 THE DEVELOPMEMT OF ?HE OUTDOOR FACIIITIES
AT
EDGEWOOD JR. HIGH SCHOOL
THIS A6REEMENT, Made this day of , 1978 betwee� the
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY"and It�pEPENDENT SCNOOL
DISTRICT N0. 621, hereinafter referred to as the "SCHOOL DISTRICT".
WI7NESSETH:
WHEREAS� School District owns and operates Edgewood Junior High �chool in
the City, the premises of which inclu�e certain outdoor faci7ities, said school
sites delineated in red on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit A, and
WHEREAS, it is the mutuat desire of the School District and the City to
cooperate for the purposes of permitting said Outdoor Facilities to be used for
the education and recreation activ9ty programs of the School District and the
City, and
WHEREAS, the School District and the City desipes to fill, grade and generally
up-grade the Edgewood Jr. High Schoot outside facilit5es to permit utilization, .
not only for the pupils of the School District, but also for the citizens of the
Schooi District and of the City,
MOW,THEREfORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That in consideration for the foregoing
recitals and mutual covenants and promises herein set forth, it is hereby agreed
by and between the School District and the City as follows:
Page 2- Joint Powers ( Mounds View City - Edgewood Jr. High)
1. Installation, upgrading and repair. 7Fie City agrees
to han0le ai i LfIB Ni5'nP�iPn]� .a.2YE�0�.^.:°.^.t a.n.d in-kind COSL fOF' thB
following 4-year project outlining the development of outside
facilities at Edgexrood Jr. High School. The actual cost of the
4-year projeci wilt De shared by the School District and the City
as indicated on a yearly bas?s.
1978 �dgewood Jr. High
Complete re-grading
of site
Irrigation system
7op dress and re-seed
all turf areas
Ag-Lime for infields
Estimated Cost Source of Revenue
$ 5,000
15,000
15,00�
S 5,000 - District
15,000 - Oistrict
75,000 - District
2,500 2.50Q - District
$37,500 E37,500 - Oistrict
1979 Edgewood Jr. High Construct four new b50,000
tennis courts - asphalt,
lighting, color coat,
fencing, and etc.
sue rotai Eso,000
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E25,000 - Oistrict:°°;
25,000 - Mbunds Yiew
$25,000 - District
$25.000 - hbund View
1980 Edgewood Jr. High Resurface otd tennis $ 7,000 $ 7,000 - District =
courts y
Installation of 4 tane 10,000 4,000 - District �
track 6,000 - Mounds View �
Purchase of bleachers S,OOG �5,000 - Oistrict ��
and benches r
Develop a trailway system 3,tl00 3,000 - District �
Knockdown hockey rink 4,000 v,000 - District �
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Sub Total $29,000 $23,000 - District �
6,000 - Mounds View g
1961 Edgewood Jr. High
Construct an outdoar E30,500
multi-purpose building
--300 sq. feet restroom
facility
--600 sq. feet storage
--300 sq. feet community
room, warming house
�30,500
525,500 - Dfstrict
5,000 - Mlounds
E25.500 - District
5,000 - Mounds View
Page 3- Joint Powers (Mounds View City - Edgewood Jr. Nigh)
2. Easement for egress and inaress. School District hereby grants to the
City, its agenis and employees, and participants in its recreational
activities, programs or events an easement for egress and ingress to
said Outside Facilities so long as this Agreement is in effect.
3. Indamnification.
a. School District's indemnification of City. The School District
hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harniless the City against any
and all claims for damages, of whatever nature, arisin9 from or in
consequerce of the duties it has assumed hereunder and also
arising from or in consequence of its operation, supervision,
control or conducting of any of its recreational activities,
programs or events or related activities utilizing said Outside
Facilities.
b. City's Indemnification of School Cistrict. City hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the School District against any
and all claims for damages of whatever nature, arising from or
in consequence of the duties it has assumed hereunder and also
arising from or in consequence of its operation, supervision, control
or conducting of its recreational activities, programs or events
or related activities utilizing said Outside Facilities.
c. Nature and Extent of Indemnification. The indemnificatibn set
forth in the previous two subparagraphs of this Paregraph 3 shall
protect the indemnitee and its successors, from and against any
and all actions, proceedings, claims, demands, costs, damages and
expenses, inctuding reasonab7e attorney� fees which it may pay,
sustain or incur.
Page 4- Joint Powers (Mounds View City - Edgewood Jr. High)
4. Use of Facilities. The School District hereby grents to the CSty
permission and license to conduct at such times, after school hours
and on weekends, as will not interfere �ith regular school turriculum
and related activities, on said Outside Facilities, such recreational
activities, programs, ar events, as the City.desires to conduet to
utilize the OutSide Faciiities for the optimum benefit oi citizens
living within the School District in generel and citizens of the
City in particular. To this end, the School Distrlct shall upon
execution of this Agreement furnish the Parks and Retreation Director
of the City with a schedule of the dates and times on whieh the School
District may be utilizing the said Outside Facilittes in connectton
with its regular school curriculum and related activitl2s. The City'�
Parks and Recreation Department will upon this end lssuc the School
District a Facility Use Permit for tSmes available.
5. Termination. The parties may terminate thls Agreement, prio� to the
end of its terms, by the mutual agreement of the School Dlitriet �nd
the City, or by either party giving the other stxty (60) dayt prtor
written notice of termination.
6. Duration. This agreement shall be in force and of aflect upon Its
. execution by the respective partles foilowtng euthorizetlon by
Resolution of the governing bodies thereof end she11 there�Iter renlein
tn fu11 foree and of effect for a pertod of four (A) ye�r�. It In�y
be renewed thereafter by the mutuel wrltten �preement of th� p�rt1��,
7. Bindinq Effect. This Agreement she11 be bindinp upon the perti�t �nd
their successors.
Page 5- Joint Powers (Mounds View City - Edgewood Jr. High)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement
to be executed on their behalf by their respective undersigned officers, as
duly authorized by their respective governing bodies, as of the day and year
first above written.
(Corporate Seal)
(Corporate Seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEN
By
Its Mayor
Its Clerk
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRIC7 N0. 621
By
Its Chairn�an
Its Clerk
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DEPANTMENT OF PAflKS,
RECHEATION AND FORESTRV
Cif of �/(ou��s �e�(
5 PqMSEYCOUNTY,MINNE50TP
�401 HIGNWAY f0
MOUNOS V IEW, MINN. 5511�
MLMI 1'UC Y8I$B dRG K2Cr2Ht10II I:Omll11SS10R2T6
FRO![: Staff
DAT6: May 30, 1978
HE: Monthly Update May, 1978
The purpose of this report is to keep [he Parks and Recrea[ion Commission
informed on current issues within the Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Department tha[ do not need ofiicial Commission ac[ion.
A reaource file of related items will be placed in [he City Hall Office and
is available for your review upon request. � .
1. City Hall Planter - The City Council approved the request of $250.00
to re-establish a permanent plan[er in fron[ of City Hall. The
--� planter project has begun and s[aff hopes to have it completed by
... Friday, June 9. All of the ma[erials have been purchased, awaiting
the final transplanting. � -
2. Gzeenfield Ballfield - The ballfield hae been completed at Greenfield
Park including fencing, infield sod, bases, pi[chexs mound and
bleachers. See the attached 1977 project update memo for specific
costs. •
3. Greenfield Planting - The City crew has plan[ed 18 trnes at Greentield
Park during the past week. The trees are 1- 1'� in dia�ter and have
been planted along the s[orm water drainage ditch [o stabilize the
bank and bordering the existing parking lot. Of the 18 trees,�9 are
Greenspire Lindens and 9 are Niobe Weeping Willows.
4. Crew of Fools - Toya Farrar, acting instzuctor will be coordinating a
summer drama tmupe during the upcoming summer months. Auditions for
the au�er troupe were held on May 20 with 22 people auditioned and
9 final actora were chosen.
The [roupe will be using the old Civil Defense truck as their main
transpor[ation wi[h additional support from the txoupe's parente.
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5. Summsr Hrochure - The swmner brochure was delivered door to doox
during the week of May 15 with registration being conducted on �•�
Saturday, May 20. The summer program�registration has been very �
good up to this point.
A complete summer program analysis will be prepared for the June 29
meeting for the Co�.isaion's review.
6. Picnic Kita - Staff has purchased two picnic kits as per the direction
of the City Council with the donation from the Mounds View Snuwmobile
Club.
?i.a gir.nic kits include:
a. Frisbeea
b. Volleyball net and ball
c. Bats, balls and bases
d. Toss-em games
e. Footballs
f. Scoop gamea
g. Playgroimd Kick Ball
We have already received reservations for 5 kits.
7. 4bunds View Community Choral Group - Largely due to Program Coordinator
Kvalheim's.hard work and excellent promo[ion it appears that we will be
having a co�unity choral group during the summer of 1978. We have
secured [he services of Mr. Roy Roliins a Music Major from the U of M
to direct the choir during the sumc�er �nths. �
There are presently 25 singers who have signed up to sing in the summer
choir and our future plana include expanding [he program into a year
round program.
8. Northtown Promotion - A parks and tecreation day was eponsored at the
Northtown Shopping Center on Sunday, May 21 to promote our upcoming
su�er programa. In addition to Mounds View's booth, there were 4
other municipalities and 9 other agencies in attendance.
Each agency had their ow individual booth and we all collaborated
on the folloving: .
a. Stage demonstrations.
b. Arts and Crafts booth.
c. Sport Consultation boo[h that was manned by our summer tennis
and golf instrcctors.
The afternoon proved to be very succeasful and staff enviaions
expanding [he event to four times a year during the coming year.
9. 1977 Capital Improvement - I have included a staff inemo to the City
Administrator outlining the final expenditures for the budgeted
capital improvements.
pII:Pp T0: Mark
FROM: Bruce
DATE: May 16, 1978
RS:� Final tabulation of 1977 Capital Impmvement Costs
After revieving the 1977 Capital Improvement Projec[s for Parks in 1977,
I hereby submit the following year end report for your review:
1. Greenfield Park - wa[er line -$8,000.00 est.
Ac[ual Cost Breakdoc+n
a. $6,716.40 - Alexander Conatruction
o. J .iii..ii - uho.. - E:^.iete'
Total $7,111.79, Difference -+$882.21, Explanation - The bids
came in lower than expected.
2. Greenfield Park - Baseball field fencing -$1,700.00 est.
Actual Cost Breakdocm
a. $1,�00.00 - Shawdawn Fence
Total $1,700.00, Difference --9-, Explanation - This job was
estimated in advance by Shawdawn who did the final installatlon.
3. Greenfield Park - sod baseball field -$1,600.00 est.
Actual Cost Breakdown
a. $i50.00 - Biedermans Nursery
b. $ 5.75 - Sod roller
Total $555.75� Difference -+$1,044.25, Explanation - We picked
up the sod ourselvea and che cost eatimatea vere high based on
1977 �rices.
4. Hillviev Park - hockey boarda -$3,000.00 eat.
Actual Coat Breakdown
a. $2,826.00 - Hoarda - McGillis Lumber
b. $ 337.00 - Poats - McGillis Lumbes
c. $ 26.42 - Crosa members - Garalick Steel
d. $ 32.87 - Midwest Bolts
Total S3,222.29� Difference --$222.29, Explanation - Increaeed
lumber coats. �
5. Woodereet Park - widen culvert -$1,350.00 es[.
Actual Cost Breakdocm
a. $365.00 - Culvert - Armco Seeel
Total $365.00, Difference -+S985.00, Bxplanation - Original plana
were to place new culverte at both driveways, but o�ly one aae completed.
r�,�o co Mark -2- May 16, i9�e
6. Woodcrest Park - parking lot -$550.00 esC.
Actual Cost Breakdown
a. $443.00 - Gravel - Arsenal Sand & Gravel
b. $130.00 - Posts - ?1cGillis
Total $558.00, Difference --$8.00, Enplanation - This estimate
was extremely accura[e.
7. Bleachera - $1,000.00 est.
a. $1,150.00 - Game Time Inc.
Total $1,150.00, Difference --$150.00, Explanation - The bleachera
we ordered had a recent price increase plus freight was moYe than we
expected. �
8. Lambert Park - hockey nets -$220.00 est.
Actual Cost Breakdown .
a. $220.00 - Shawdawn "r'ence
Total $220.00, Difference --9-, Explanation - The net costs wete
projected as bid.
9. Hillview Park - hockey nets -$220.00 es[.
Actual Cost Breakdown
a. $220.00 - Shawdawn Fence
Total $220.00, Diiference --9-, Explanation - The net cos[s c.�ere
projec[ed as bid.
Summa� - In addition to the ac[ual cos[s listed it shouid be noted that the
following costs are not included:
1. Installation or park maintenance labor costs.
2. Office time, i.e. secretarial time, administrative time, etc.
3. Repair and upgrading coste following initial in�tallation.
Yhe final expenditure to[al in relationship to projectione is as followa:
Eatimated expenditurea - $17,640.00
Actual expenditures - 15,102.27
Difference -+$ 2,537.73
If you have any queations feel free to give ne a call.
Ci[y of lfounds View
Parks and Recrea[ion Commission
Thursday, �une 1, 1976
6:30 p.m.
Afounds View City Nall
2401 Highway 30
Mounds Viev, 24�1 55112
City 3a11 Council Chambers
A G E N U A
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Appmval of April 27, 1978 .(inutes
4. Chairman's Report
5. Councilmember's Repor[
6. Visitor Presentation
7. Fencing Policy - Mr. Lamppa
8. Park Shelter Building Proposal
9. Silver Viev Park Acquisition and Development Upda[e
10. Far�r's Piarke[ �
11. Water problems report for the Task Force
12. No playgrounds?
13. Changing Minneso[a Perspec[ives - S[a£f Aepor[
14. Edgewood 7r. High School Proposal
15. NeN Business
16. Old Business
17. Commissioner's Report
18. Staff Repo.[
a. Mon[hly Sta£F Pfemo
b. Resource File
19. Adjournment
Call [o Order
Roll Call
Approval of
Minu[es
Chairman's
Reporc
PIINUTES OF TNE PROCE£DIN6S OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIDN
CITY OF PIOONDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RA215EY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Regular Session
April D, 1978
Mounds Vie�.r Ci[y Aall
Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
The Mo�mds View Parks and Aecrea[ion Co�iseion was called
to onder at 6:40 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Hurmeister.
Co�issioners presen[ - Chairperson, Burmeister; Cmm�issioners
Flaake, Kulwar, Linke, Fedor and Coplin.
Councilmembez present - Councilmember Ziebarch.
5[aff present - Direc[or Anderson and Pxogram Supervisor
Rvalheim.
Visitors present - tlr. Lamppa.
Co�issioner Fedor oade a motion m approve the minu[es.
Co�i.ssioner Linke seconded [he mo[ion.
The �[ion passed. 6 Ayes
0 Nays
Chairman Burmeis[er repoz[ed on [he 5[orm Sewer Task Force
meetings. Direcmr Anderson updated [he Commission on [he
recen[ mori[orium on development.
Visi[oz Mr. Lamppa e�cpressed his concern far [he damage to his
Presen[ation back yard fence as a resul[ of children climbing over it �
to retrieve stray hockey pucks. Mr. Lamppa's home 6urders
the Woodcrest Park boundary. Director Anderson updated
[6e ComnSssion with [he si[e and expressed possihle consider-
ations to the problem. Fencing discusslon proceeded wi[h
budge[ conaidera[ions, policy and preceden[ of past, present
and fu[ure, and park facility site planning as relevan[ to
paxk fencing problems.
Commissioner Haake made a motion to [able the mo[ion for
1 month upon fuc[hez study into [he mac[er. Commissioner
Fedor seconded the mocion.
The motion passed. 6 Ayea
0 Nays
S[aff agreed [o look ineo [he cos[ of Plr. Lamppa's fence,
ins[a1laHon o[ [he fence and legal responsibili[iea for
the placemene of park fences.
Councllman's � Councilman 7.Se6arth encouraged commiselon input on any water
Repor[ probleme in [he parks. Oirector Andereon w111 make out a
report on [his ma[[er. I[ vas repnr[ed [ha[ Direc[or
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Anderson has comple[ed [hesix mon[h probacion period. The
Mexmaid Supper Club bowling alley permi[ has been approved. �
As a result che .^.ity car look forward to use of a bowling
facility which wi11 be conducive to recrea[ion programming.
The annual Community Education Mrmec mee[ing is May 9,
1978 at McGuires. All Cosmissioners are encouraged to
attend.
Lamber[ Park It was reported [ha[ [he Lambert Park Survey had a poor
Survey return. Of 300 surveys hand delivered, only 21 ceplies
were returned.
C.e.T.A. �ran[ Applications have heen su6mi[ted for 3- 1 year empluy-
ment positlons foz the esta611shmen[ of Nei.ghborhood Leisure
Councils. Also, appnoval foz 1 secre[arial aide and 4
maintenance laborers has been granted.
Donations A dona[ioa of $200.00 received from Che Mounds Vlew Jaycees
will be used for purchase of [cees to be placed in Ardan
Park. A donation of $100.00 has been received from the
Mnunds View Smvmobile Club. Commissioner Linke made a
mo[ion [o use [he $100.00 dona[ion for [he development of
2 picnic kics. Commissioner Haake seconded [he mo[ion.
The mocion passed 6 Ayes
0 Nays
T_ournament The Softball Tournamen[ Survey and proposed policy was
Survey reviewed. Commissioner Coplin made the mo[ion [o accept
the policy as wri[[en during [he 1978 softball season
wi[h [he s[ipula[ion Chat such a policy can be ieacinded
if problems should develop. Commissioner Fedot seconded -
the mo[ion.
The motion passed. 6 Ayes
0 Nays
Ci[y Hall Af[er discusaion of [he City Hall garden plo[ Chairman
Gardens $uimeiater made a mo[ion to reques[ that [he City Comcil
provide Funding for developmen[ of a Mounds View flower
gazden. Cownissianec Linke seconded [he ma[ian.
The motion passed. 7 Ayes
0 Nays
New Business Direc[or Anderson reported [he vandalism of 2 Edgevood
Drive boulevard [rees. The [rees were wor[h an estima[ed
$1,800.00. Insurance Will cover the replacement coat of
[he trees.
Commissioner Heake repor[ed on [he plans For a 10' wide
walk easement through Che housing developmen[ nn PleasanC
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Old Business Director Anderson reported: City Council approved the
$800.00 purchase of [rees for che county nursery projec[.
Approxima[ely 30 garden plo[s have been sold. Edgewood School/
Park proposal is underway. An updace and review of Spri�g
ar.d Summer prograss was given by Program Supervisor Kvalheim.
Commissioner'e Commissioner Coplin espressed her appreciation of the
Aeport excellen[ swimming program at Lakeaide Park.
Directoz Mderson repor[ed [hat the Lakeside Park Commisaion
is recep[ive [o Ramsey County managing Lakeside Park.
Adjcarnmen[ Commissioner Fedor made [he moiion co adjourn [he meeting.
Coplin seconded [he mo[ion. The mo[ion passed.
6 Ayes
0 Nays
Meeti¢g adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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MEP%/ T0: Perks and Recreacio� Commiseion
NROM: S[aff
DATE: May 30, 1978
RE: Fencing Policy
Staff has completed [he fo11ov1�g reeearch ee dSrected by [he Park Commiseion
concerning Mr. Lamppa's requee[ for fence replacemen[ on Red Oak Drive.
Cost fac[ore - The cost for replecing the existin6 fence at 5119 Red Oak
would be as followe:
75' of 6' chain link fence @56.00/foot =$450.00
75' of 4' chain link fence @$4.00/foo[ _$300.00
75' of 5' open wire fence (eimllar to exiscing) @$3.25/foot =$243.75
O[her Co�wities Policlee on Fence Replacement - S[aff conferred with four
other (Shoreview, Maplewood, Rnseville 6 New Brigh[on) municipal depar[ments
and none of [he cities had a formal fence replacement policy. Each of
the Parka aad Recreation Direc[oca s[a[ed that [hey have an informal policy
that [hey will not replace a priva[e fence because of [he preceden[ tha[ St
would se[.
They did s[ate that they would attemp[ to elimina[e the problem at hand to
preven[ further occurrences by an alterna[ive means.
The City of Maplec�ood has buil[ fences bordering park property at [he
requee[ of privare reeidents because of noise and vandalism probleme.
It should be noted in the Maplewood situa[iona, [heir main ronsidera[ion
was as [o whether the fence would improve [he existing park environmen[.
Loca[1on of Pence - I have at[ached a copy of [he Ci[y fencing ordinance
outlining [he existing code requirements. The two major poin[a are [ha[
[he fence muat be on [he property of [he individual cans[ructing [he fence
and the marzimum helghi is 6'.
Legality of the Si[uation - S[atf ine[ wi[h Mr. Dick Meyers, C1[y A[rorney
who diecussed the following poin[s:
1. The City can not legally spend public funds on p*ivate property.
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2. By replacing Mr. Lamppa's fence we would be setting a preceden[ tha[
could legally bind us m cons[ruc[ing future fences.
3. The City is liable for injuries and or responsible for damage through
use of public owned facilit3es bu[ not necessarily covered for such
1labilitiea [hrough [he City's insurance. In other words [he City
insurance policy would no[ cwex the cos[s of replacing Mr. La�pa's
fence al[hough we may be found liable for the fence's replacemen[ in
court.
4. The legal issues involved concerning [he Ci[y's liability cen[er around
lac& of supervision, public nuieance, etc.
Mr. Meyere did feel [he City Had some obligatlon tc repair Che fence but
fxl[ replacemen[ would be set[ing a real prered�n[.
Staff did noi ex[end an iuvi[ation to Mr. LampF�a and or his neiglibors to
a[[end Thuraday's meeting. Following a reco�enda[ion from the Co�isaion
ve wiil con[ac[ [he residents of your decision and invite them [o at[end the
J�me f9ti. meeting.
If additional informa[ion or background da[a is requested, feel fzee to give
us e. call a[ 784-3055.
40.04
� Rewired Fencinq, Screeninq an3 iandscapinq. The te�cing
und scrceni.ng required by this Coce sl�ell be s�Uject to
Scction 40.04, Subd. F, and shall wnsisC of cither a
£ence or a green bclt planting strip the hei9ht of. which
shall be suffir.ient to adequately shieid the ictivity from
the abutting properties. �
(1) A green belt pl.anting strip shall consist of ever9reen
ground, cover and shall be of suificient �.vidth and
density to provide an =fzective scr.een. Thi& planting
strip shall contain no strucrures or other. use. Such
planting strins shall not 6e less than eight (8)
feet in hei9ht. Earth mounding or herms may be used
but shall be limited to an average of 5 feet of the
height o£ the required screen. The plantir.y plan and
type of shrub shall rec7uire the approval of the Plannin9
Com.�nission based upon a rec�nmendation of the City Engineer
and Buildin9 Inspector.
(2) A required sczeening fence shall be con,tructed of masonry,
brick, wood or stee L Such fence shall provide a solid
screening effect an� not exceed eight (3) Eeet in height
or be less t.han six (6) feet in hei9ht. The design
and materials u&ed in constructing a required screening
fence shall be subject to thc apnrovzl of the Planning
Commission based uoon a recomm_ndation by the City
Engincer and IIuilding Inspector.
. Glare. Any li9htir.g used to illuminate an off-stzeet
paz.;ing area, sign or other structure, �hall be arranged
as to deflect ligh.`. away fror�i any adjoini�9 r,sidential zone
or from the uubli:. st_'eetc. Direct or s},y-reflacted glaze,
�.:hcre from floa3lighis or from high temoerature processes
such as co!r�bustion or welding sha17 r.ot be directed into
any adjoining oroperty. The source of lights shall 5e
'iooded or coatroiled in somc manner so as not to light
rdjacent propesty. Bare ir.�canfiescent light bvlbs shall
nut be permitted in view of adjacent pro[�erty or public
ciql�.t-of-o:ay. F�ny lighi or com5i_a�tion o: lights �ahich
cnst :ight on a na'�lic street snall not excc^ed or�e (1)
fooL candle (n:e*ei� readiae,) ac meascred Frem the ce.nter
li:ie ot sai.d strect. Any light or mmbinaCion of lights
•:i:i::h cact liy��c en residentizil orooerty shall uot exceed
C.q fuot candles (meter zcading) as mza�ured from said property.
•� �:�•o'�:e. The ert:iseion of smal:e by an; use shall be in compliance
xif:i :nd r-egulated by the Stat:e of Nimi^soCa Pollution
�'onCrol Standn.rus, Idinnc;otn Regulaticn T.I'C 1-15.
�� �%�.�:�'.. .md Ot.her : ur•_�ic::lated 61,ittrr. 'Phe emi.esion of dust,
�'.�,I��or c�thr, P�iticii].aCer� mattcr by nny ur•c �htill be in
�".,.:�l.i.inc� uith a:�d re:7ul��tc.i b•: :lio ;L:�lo of 'dinnesota
�t�.:ll�.,:.iu:i Coritiol Stnndirds. '1i.n:�rsota Reqalnti.un APC 1-15.
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MEPq T0: Parks and Recrea[ion Co�issioners
kROM: Staff
DATE: May 30, 1978
RE: Park Shelter Building Proposal
The City of Mo�mds View presently has five park shel[er buildinge loca[ed ai
the follow!ng parks:
1. GreenHeld Paik
2. Groveland Park
3. Hillvlew Park
L, 1,ambert Park
5. W�o,od�cr�espt Park
Each of the�� s�}el er buildings (except Groveland) :s a wooden struc[ure
approsimacely 12' r. 20' in varying states of repalr. The fiFth building
at Grovelaad Park ia an obsolete S[ar and Tribime Paper shack building
made of inetal and is approrzi.vately 8' x 20'.
The buildings are presen[ly used ae winter akating ahelcers during 12 wee&a
of [he year and left vacant for [he remaining 40 veeks. The one exception
ia Gzeenfield Park which is used during the aajori[y of the year as a storage
building for fertilizer and marking compound.
The buildings as stated are in varying eta[es of dis-repa._- but they have
served Cheir f�mc[ion as win[er ska[ing ehelters during che past.
Staff would propose [he followivg modiHca[ions, improvements and timelines
be adop[ed by the Parks and Recreation Co�isaion:
1. The .our wooden huildings should be re-furbiahed during the summer
of 197& by the four City's C.E.T.A. employeea including:
a. Repaint in[erior and exterior of each bullding ueing earth
tones and supergraphica to enhance Che1r vieual appearance.
b. All interior benchea ehould be rebull[ and replaced ae needed
including bins for ska[ers ahoes and personal equipment.
c. :Jew locke, haepe, doorknobs and other hardware items ehould be
rebuilt or replaced as required.
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2. All elec[rical ou[lecs, seckets, Hx[ures and ligh[ing sys[ems
should be brough[ up to City elec[rical mde to insure [he �afety
and welfare of all residen[s.
3. The furnaces or heaters should be cleaned, lnspec[ed and properly
ven[ed [o lnsure ma�mim efficiency and safety of xhe skacers.
4. The building at Lamber[ Park ahould be moved 200' nor[h closer [o
Lambert Avenue [o better serve [he residen[s and co make room for
[he praposed cot-lot.
5. The Grovelavd Park sheleer should be removed in 1978 due [o its
extreme poor condition, including:
a. Faulty heater
b. Leaky roof
c. Space between walls
d. Low roof
e. To[al disrepair
6. A task forre should be appoin[ed by [he City Council to review [he
presen[ status of [he Clty's Park Shelter buildings and m make
recommendatlons for fu[ure repair or replacemen[; the task £oxce
ahould include:
a. Cixy Couvcil represenrative.
b. Park and Recrea[Son Co�iaslon member.
c. Park aad Recrea[ion Mrec[or.
d. Aepreaentative from Lake Region Hockey.
e. 1 member at large from each neighbo*hood park being served
hy an eni.s[ing shelter building.
In addi[ion to the aforemen[ioned reco�endatiovs, s[aff will have the
following f3gurea available a[ [he Thursday Park Comnission meeting for your
reviev:
1. B�cisting cost of win[er skating pcogram including ataffing, maintenance
and heating.
2. 1978 Ninter Ska[ing a[Cendance.
3. Poselble alterna[ives to park ahel[er buildings.
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MEMO T0: Parks and Recrea[ion Commissionecs
FROM: StaFf
OATE: May 30, 1978
RE: Silvez View Pack Acquisi[ion and Oevelopmen[ Update
Staff has been busy preparing a varie[y of background informa[ion and maps
for the fucure planning and development of Silver View Park. Included in
staffa ini[ial prepaia[ion and planning phase are the following maps:
1. Hydrology Malysis
2. Soil Analysis
3. Blob rela[ionship diagram
4. Slope Analysis
5. Visval Malysis
6. Vegetation Avalysis
7. Rougk� grading plan
8. Illustra[ive si[e plan
Staff w111 be presentiug a preliminary repor[ and update and progress to date
at Thursday's mee[ing. We are pzeparing to make a formal presentation of ail
park development plans including a plan of action fo: our comprehensive park
and ope¢ space plan at [he S�me 29 reeting.
In addl[ion to planning for the future developmen[ s[aff has been mee[ing wi[h
the Sta[e Planning Agency to finalize the grant For land acquisition. We me[
wiffi Schaeffer Appraisal Company on WeMeaday, May 31 [o finalize [he remaining
stipulaCiona autlined 6y [he Federal Bureau of Ou[door Recrea[ion.
We have begun nego[iating uith Kraus-Anderson on a selling prlce, bu[ the
negotia[SOns are s[ric[ly preliminary ae we do no[ have the cash on hand.
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MEPIO TO: Parks and Recrea[ion Co�isaion
FROM: Parks, Recrea[ion d Fores[ry Uir�c[ot
DATE: May 10, 1978
RE: Wa[er problem in exis[ing park property
As pez your reques[ toncerning [he exis[ing wa[er problems in the ci[y
park sites, I would like to submi[ [he folloving for the s[orm waGer
commi[ree's reviev:
Ardan Park - 8.8 acres - undeveloped
Ardan Park is loca[ed a[ Ardan Avenue nnd I.ong Gnke Road and St
presen[ly has no water problem as [here are [wo holdtng pondn
located on the park site.
Edkevood Yark Schoul - 19.8 acres - developed
Edgewood Park School is loca[ed a[ Edgewood Drive end Cvunty Roud {I.
This site �nais[s oE one school complex, 3 6a11 finlde� n fout6nll
field and 4 tennis wurts.
There are no major drainage problems a[ [hie Cime wl[h Y.Agownod� 6u[ 1[
should be nored tha[ we will be developing [he Edgewood romplex uuring
the next four years wi[h e major addi[ion of four ne�a [ennie courte
slated for 1979.
Greenfield Park - 35.5 acres - 10 acres developed� 25.5 ecree undevelop�d
Greenfield Park is lacn[ed a[ Grcenfield Avenue end Illllviuw RoeA.
Greenfield Park presen[ly ronni[n of one 6xuebell f1clJ, n to[ lot and
park shel[er building. The ma�or dreinnge probinm w1N� (lrnun[lold 18
wi[h [he open diteh running through [he cen[ar n€ [hn pnrk. The dltch
at presen[ is:
1. M eycno[e.
2. The 6anka nre slowly erad4�g nvny.
3. A continual main[ennnce proLlom.
4. A posstble enfety problem durtng ponk 1'ninlnllu ��L��n d�e
rmining wn[cr 1e h1gh.
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Croveland Park - 4.1 acres - developed
Greaeland Paz4 i=_ locz[ed at Groveland Road and Ardan Avenue. Exi.strng '
facilitiea include a ball field, [o[ loc and park shelter building.
There preeently ie no drainage problem inwlving Groveland Pazk.
ui11..1ev na�4 _ �_� �r;nv — �ipvclooed
Hillview Park ie located a[ the in[ersec[ion of Hillview Road and Long
Lake Road. Existing developmen[ at Hillview wnsists of a[o[ lot�
hockey rlrtk with lighting� bnll field and shelter building.
The prenen[ dtainage pcoblem a[ Hillviev is [wofold, firs[ the Eas[ern
half of the park ie low land and [here is a ieol problem with standing
weter. Secondly we have found aE[ez making a[emperary drainage swail
tl�at there really !s no pince for [he wa[er Co go as the pipe along
Hillvlew is preaen[ly no[ adequa[e [o handle the additional runoff.
Lnkeside Park - 11.0 acres - developed
Lakeaide Park is a joint ven[ure be[ween Spring Lake Park and Alounds View
und is loca[ed at [he in[ersection of Hillview Aoad and Pleasant View Dri+re.
Tt�e park preaently is developP? wi[h 2 ball fields, 2 tennis cour[s, a
swimming 6each, bea�.h hause, black [oy parking lot, [ot lo[ and irailway
syatem.
There presen[ly is no major wa[er problem at Lakeside Park in spi[e of
t6e [wo large impervious surface areas.
LamSert Park - 3.2 acres - developed
Lambert Park is loca[ed at the corner of Lamber[ Avenue and Jackson Drive.
I.ambert Park presen[ly has a lighted hockey rink, a baSl field and park
ehelter building. ,
Lamber[ Park presen[ly has one of our mos[ serious wa[er problemq at [Me
[ime. We have standing water each spring in righ[ field of the ball field
and south ot [he erzi.sGing park shel[er building. In addition the storm
aewer pipe runs in a north-sou[h direction through [he west end of tM1e park.
This storm sewer presen[ly crea[es a maintenance hazard for mowing ae well
es an aeethe[ic problem. The pipe has been placed [oo shallow end hae
faozen up in the pas[ as we11 as filling up with sand making it a con[inual
maintenance problem. .
Oa4wood Park - p,4 acres - developed
Oakwood Park is located a[ [he intersec[ion of Oakwood Drive nnd Qufncy
Street. The presenc iaciliiies include one ball field� some ol<I piny�roimd
equipmen[ and a shel[er buildin�.
17�ere presently fs scanding wa[er each year at Oakwwd oq the nor[1� udge�
bu[ [hat is because of a grading problen raCher [hnn nn inndequatu ulorN ���
sewer sys[em.
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Pineaood Elemen[ary Schoal - 4.& acres - developed
Pinewood Elemen[ary School is located at County Rozd I and Quincy S[ree[.
The si[e presen[1y nas a mujoc schocl w �plc::� 3 ��L' £i=1ds, pt=ygmund
appara[us and one hard court surface.
There has been no major water problem a[ Pine:uood to our knowledge.
Red Oak School - 2.0 acres - developed
Red Oak School is SocateL a[ Red Oak Drive and Sherwood Aoad. The exis[ing
facilities a[�Red Oak include a major school complex, 2 ball fields, some
old playground equipmen[ and one hard cour[ surface. There are no major
wa[er runoff problems at Red Oak at [his [ime.
Silvez Viev Park - 16.6 acres - undeveloped ({Je are in the process of
acquiring an addi[ional 19 acres)
Silver Viev Park is locaied a[ the corner oi Counry Road H-2 and Silver
Lake Road. There presently is no developmen[ a[ Silver View except foz
the 100 community gazden lots [ha[ have been plowed,
It should be no[ed [ha[ staff envisions Silver View [o be a major community
park wiffi ex[ensive developmenc in [he nex[ five years.
Included in the ini[ial development plan are 4 ball fields, 2 hockey rinks,
4 termis coures, majox parking lot, trailway system and a lazge multi-
purpose hard court surface area.
Woodcres[ Park - 2 0 acres - developed
Woodcres[ Park is loca[ed at the corner of Woodcres[ Drive and Silvec
Lake Road. The existing development includes a lighted hockey rink,
tot lot and park shelter building.
There are No existing wa[er problems a[ Woodcres[ Park:
1. There is s[anding waier alr�os[ year round in the open ditch
xuaning along Silver Lake Road from which staff has received
a.nur�ber of complain[s in [he past from a safety s[andpoin[. _.
In addition m the poten[ial safety problem, the site is a
breeding area for mosqui[ozs and is eesthe[ically not pleasi.ng.
2. The entire nor[hwest end of the park is lowland and standing
vater is a continual problem.
Civic Cen[ec Park - 12.9 acres - developed
Civic Cenrer Park is loca[ed a[ the wrner of Highway 10 and Edgewood Drive.
The erzis[ing development consis[s of 2 ball Helds, 2 picnic shelter
buildings� a barbecue area and to[ lo[.
There is only one va[er ptoblem ai Civic Cencer Park which is loca[ed
jus[ nor[h of [he wes[ ball field. Again [his s[anding water has 6e.en
created because of a low acea and could 6e corrected throu�h grading and
fill.
-a- ri�Y io, i9�s �
In nddlfton co the individual park problems listed Che following should be
no[ed;
1. Our park eystem is basically undeveloped at this poinT.
2. Mnny of our exis[ing patk sices have been buil[ on low grwnd and
have been filled with street sweepings, i.e. Creenfield, Hillview,
Croveland and WoodcrESt.
3. We preaently do not have one t�ard muz[ or impervious surface in
our park system. Staff envisions a number of hazd co�rt surtacea
in the future including, parking 1ots, tennis courts and multi-
purpose areas.
4. The need for replacing our exis[iag park shel[er buildings is looming
larger each year which would increase [he exis[ing runofE.
5. Staff will be proposing an asphalt trail surFace in [he next 3 years
connec[ing [he ciry's major shopping areas, schools and park areas.
6. There is a great need to enhance the aesthetic value of our existing
"open di[ch" areas which I feel should 6e a concern of the srorm
water commi.ttee.
If you would like additional information or clarifica[ion on our exis[ing park
seatvs, feel free [o_give me a call.
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MOl1NO5 VIEW, MINN. 55113
MEM0 T0: Parks and Recreacion Commissioners
FROM: S[aff
DATE: May 30, 1978
AE: Changing Dflnneso[a Perspectives
Director Mderson had [he oppor[unity m a[tend a conferenre enti[led
"Changing Minneso[a Perspec[ive" on May 3, and 4 a[ [he Thunderbird
Hotel in Bloomingron, Minnesota.
The conference was co-eponaored by the hfinneso[a Community Education
Asaocla[ion, Mlnneso[a Recreation and Park Associa[ion and Minneso[a
Association of Continuing Adu1[ Educa[ion in coopera[ion wi[h the
Minneso[a Co�unity College Sys[em and [he Sta[e Depaetment of Education.
The two day conference'e purpoae was to addrese [he changing values,
demogtaphics and technologies and their inpu[ on education and leiaure
in Minnesoia - now and in [he future.
It ahould be no[ed [haC chis aae [he flra[ [ime a joint mnference between
[he sponsoring agencies hae been [ried and [he inter-diaciplinazy approach
did prove [o be extremely profl[able for all.
The ini[1a1 key note epeaker aas Fran Naf[alin, Presiden[ of the Minneapolis
Library 8oard and Co-Chairman on Minneso[a Fu[ure Commisslon. Her worda
were moe[ encouraging as she relayed [he frus[ration of [rying [o plan,
pcojecC and mold the direc[ion of Fu[ure genera[iona. Aer main [hought wae
[hat iw one individual or profession ie bes[ eui[ed [o foreaee [he future,
b�i rather [ha[ we muet all do our share in looking ahead and learning from
paet historical evente.
The afcernoon aessions were spen[ in skill develop�nt aeaeiona. I a[[ended
two sessio¢s [he firs[ being "AVOiding Profeseianal Burnou[" which wae
coordina[ed by Bill Cox, Co-Oirec[or of Mul[isource. The seseion proved to be
fruitleas as the problems s[eming from "Pmfessional Burnou[" were diecuaeed
a[ length w1[h no solu[iona or preventative meaeures.
Follawing a ehor[ break the second 1'-5 hour eeselon begun entltled "HOw To'e
of Citizen ParC4clpation". The mein epeaker vee Dan Brauer, Prealdent of
Hrauer and Aseocia[ea.
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Having heacd Don speak before I knew of his s[rong belief in ci[izen input.
His session was excellent as expected and I have a comple[e synopsis of his
talk in my office. The main point of his presenta[ion was [ha[ if yau are
going ro allow for citizen inpuq be prepared m accept their decision even
if you migh[ disagree. Nothing can hurt you more than opening up the doors
of ci[izen inpu[ and [hen doing SC your way in spi[e of wha[ they said.
l.hen we ge[ into developing our comprehensive plan, his repore should be�
manda[ory reading for all of us involved.
The eveningbanquetwas highligh[ed by the gues[ speakez Naxlan Hansen,
Profesaor and Direc[or of Con[inuing Education, U of M. His [alk en[icled,
"A Lifeiime of Changes - h Light Heareed Look at our Co�on Sourney From
Infancy ro Agency". His talk was in my opinion [he conference highlighc as
he spokP m the need for inter-agency cooperation and development wi[h
increased servicea withouC duplicatlon as the end result.
The final geceral session on Thursday was headed by Hazel Aeinhardq 5[ate
Demographer who shared the 5[ates latesc Hgures on populatron grow[h
pa[tern.
The remainder of [he mornivg was spent in individual workshops and I at[ended
one enti[led, °Changing Leisure Pat[ern", wi[h [wo gues[ speakers, Sohn
Schultz, Chairman of [he Depaztment of Parks and Aecrea[ion Administra[ion,
U of M and Steven Ruud, Social Plannez for [he Un:[ed Way of Miuneapolis.
Ix vas in tMs diacussion gmup vhere the livelies[ and most controversial
wrds were apoken. Among the stateventa were:
i. Aecrea[ioo is hecoming more and more anti-social as people build
tackyard swi�ing pools, pucchase billiard [ables and drive away [o
cabina far, far away.
2. The neighborhood parks are desgined for the 7-15 year old male.
3. Programe must reach ou[ to where people are 5 yeara frov now, not
vhere they are at today.
4. One of [he major roles of a municipality is [o encourage outside
"priva[e" recreation reaourcee ro[heir commvnity rather [han attempt
to be the pavacea of all thetr ci[iea recrea[ion ills.
The luncheon aeasion was delightful although qui[e scary as our guest speaker
John 5. Hoyt Jr., Deputy Direc[or of Central Solar Energy Research shared hia
feelings on [he fu[ure. WOWI
1. 10 yeare from now we won'[ be able [o get on a freeway wi[h less
than 4 passengers.
2. O�r na[utal resources will never dry up; we will jus[ reach a polnt
vhere we have te expend more energy to ge[ the raw meterials than
the me[eriala can offer.
3. I[ Se cheaper and more efficient today to heat your house with
eolar collec[ion parels.
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The nex[ af[arnoon's wozkshop I a[[ended was er.[icled, "Forecasting [he
Fu[ure, Can we? Should We?", wi[h guest speaker Sco[[ Crickson, Presidenc
of Fu[ure Systems, Inc.
Unfortuna[ely his main objec[ive was [o sell t�is company's services and
[hey vere of no lnterest m me.
The final aession I a[[ended was enti[led, "The Older Adul[: Hin[s for
Program Succesa", coordinated by Liz Coles, Direc[or of Older Adul[ Programs.
Once again we all heard of eome of the many crea[ive programing ideas from
today's older americans:
1. Some Sr. Clubs are sponsoring Disco Dances for [eens [o raise
money for their trips.
2. In depth current even[ aeasions [o discuss issues such as [he
Panama Canal Txeaty and [he Oil Embargo.
Al1 in all [Le conference was a positive grocr[h e�erience and many ideas,
were ahared wi[h my fellow colleagues [ha[ I hope [o implement in the fuCUte.
GATEWRY � TO TNE NOR'
�EP(�RTMENT Jf VARK].
RECFEATION ANU FORESTRY
Cif of ou��s u'e�
5 aAMSE. �o��r. M���E=o.A
3G01 MIGMW<v 10
MOV NDS V IEW. MINN. 55112
I�IK1 T0: Parks and Recrea[ion Commissioners
FROM: Scaff
DATE: MaY 30, 1978
RE: Edgewood Jr. High School Proposal
Enclosed you will find a copy of the legal agreement [ha[ has been drafted
by [he School Dis[rict and the Ciry for [he development of Edgewood Jr. High.
S[aff will walk [hrough the encire legal agreement wich the Cownission on
Thursday.
Prior [o Thursday please read through the agreemeni and make no[e of the
following points:
1. Mo�mds View's financial co�i[t�n[ [o [he project in 1979, 1980
and 1961 ro[aling $36,000. Of the $36,000, $25,G00 is anticipated
to be paid thmugh a State grant for [ennis cour[s in 1979.
2. Review in general what facili[ies are being proposed. The Park
Co�i.saion has already previouely approved the plan at [he March
Co�l.ssion meeting.
3. On page 4, Ik4 use of fac311tiea, please read this carefully as
[hSS wlll be a major change in existing policy. Baslcally i[
ata[ea [hat the City will be responeible for coordlna[ing the use
of [he outdoor facili[iea st [he School Matrict facilities.
The at[ached agreemen[ has been appxoved by [he School Board and they are
presently awalting City Co�mcil approval before wns[suction can co�ence.
We are presen[ly planning on preparing a staff report for [he City Council
mee[ing on Monday, June 5 and pasaing it on to the School Board for approval
on 7�me 12.
Once the final approval hae been gran[ed we will begin conetruc[ion i�dia[ely.
UEP4HTM1SEN'OF P.�qKS.
RECREflTION FNU fORESTiiV
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MOVNOS V IEW, MINN.5511]
MELD T0: Parks and Recrea[ion Commissioners
FROPf: S[aff
DATB: May 30, L978
AE: Man[hly Ilpdate May, 1978
The purpoae of [his repar[ is [o keep [he Pazks and Recrea[ion Couvnission
intormed on curren[ issuea vithin the Parks, Recrea[ion and Forestry
Depar[ment tha[ do no[ need o£ficial Commission ac[ion.
A resource file of rela[ed icema will be placed in the Cicy Hall Office and
is available for your review upon zequest.
1. City Hall Plan[er - The City Council approveL Che request of $250.00
[o re-esta6liah a permanen[ plan[er in fron[ of City Hall. The
planter projec[ has beg�m and s[aff hopea to have i[ complered by
Friday, J�me 9. All of [he ma[erials have been purchased, awaiting
[he final [ransplanting.
2. Greenfield Ballfield - The ballfield has been completed at Greenfield
Park including fencing, infleld sod, bases, pi[chers mound and
bleachers. See the attached 1977 project upda[e memo for specific
cos [s.
3. Greenfield Planting - The Ci[y crew has plan[ed 18 treee at Greenfleld
Park during the pas[ veek. The [rees are 1- 1� Sn diameter and have
been plan[ed along [he srorm wa[er drainage di[ch [o s[aMlize [he
bank and bordering [he esisting parking lo[. Of [he 18 [rees, 9 aze
Greenspire Lindena and 9 are Niobe Weeping Willows.
4. Crew of Fools - Toya Farrar, accing instructor will 6e coordinating a
su�er drama troupe during the upcoming su�moer mon[ha. Auditiona for
[he su�er troupe were held on May 20 wich 22 people auditioned and
9 final ac[ors were chosen.
The [roupe w111 be using [he old Civil Defense [ruck as [heir main
transpor[a[ion wi[h addltional support from the [roupe'e parente.
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5. Summer Brochure - The sumner brochure was delivered door m door
during [he week of May IS vith regle[ra[io� being conduc[ed on
Seturday, May 20. The su�er program regisera[ion has been very
good up [o Nfs palnt.
A comple[e s�er program analysis vill be prepared for the June 29
meeting for [he Co�isaion's review.
6. PScnic KS[e - S[aff has purchased [vo plcnlc ki[s as per the directlon
oF the City Council wich che dona�ion from che Mounds View Snovmobile
Club.
The picnic ki[s Snclude:
a. Frisbees
b. Volleyball cec and ball
c. Bats, balls and bases
d. Tosa-em games
e. Foatballs
f. Scoap games
g. Playgro�md Kick B=11
We have already received reserva[ions for 5 ki[s.
7, hb�mds View Co��mity Choral Group - Largely due [o Program Coordinator
Kvalheim'e hard vork and excellen[ promotion i[ appeare that we vill be
having a co��mity choral group during the s�er of 1978. We have
secuted Che aervices of Mr. Roy Rollins a Music Major from the I1 of M
[o direct the choir during [he au�er montha.
There are presently ZS singers vho have signed up [o eing in the su�er
choir and our future plans include expandSng Che program inio a year
ro�md progsam.
8. Nosffi[own Promotic+n - A parke and recreation day was eponaored at [he
Nor[htow ShopFing Cenrer on S�mday, May 21 to pramote our upcoming
eu�er programe. In addi[fon [o Mo�mds Viev's booth, [here weze 4
other municipali[1es and 9 other agenclee in attendance.
Each agency had their ow individual booth and ve all collabora[ed
on [he following:
a. Stege demone[ia[iona.
b. Arte and Crefts boo[h.
c. Sport Coneul[a[1on booth [ha[ waa manned hy our summer tennis
and golf ina[ructora.
The afternoon proved ta be very succeesful and etaff envisions
expanding the event to four times a year during che coodng year.
9. 1977 CapiGal Improvemen[ - I heve included a eteff inemo to [he City
Adminietre[or ouClining [he f1ne1 enpenditures for [he budgeted
capiCel Smprovemen[e.
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vPROM: Bruce �
DATE: May 16, 1978
RE: FSnal [abula[ion of 19I7 Capi[al Y�rovement Cos[s
After reviewing the 1977 Capi[al Improvemen[ Projec[a for Parks in 1977,
I hereby submi[ the following year end report for your review:
1. CreenHeld Park - wacer line -$8,000.00 es[.
Actual Cost Breakdown
a. $6,716.40 - Alexander Construction
b. $ 395.39 - Short - Hanister
To[al $7,111.79, Difference -+$682.21, Explanacion - The bids
came in lower than espected.
2. Greenfield Park - Baseball field fencing -$1,700.00 est.
Actual Cost Sxeakdoc+n
a. $1,700.00 - Shacadaw Fence
To[al $1,700.00, Difference --9-, E�cplana[ion - This job was
estimaCed in advance by Shawdaw who did the Final ins[allation.
3. Greenfield Park - sod baseball field -$1,600.00 esi.
Actual Cost Breakdocm �
a. $550.00 - Biedermans Nursery
b. $ 5.75 - Sod roller
Total $555.75, Ditference -+$1,044.25, Explenation - We picked
up [he sod ourselves and xhe cos[ es[imates were high based on
1977 pxices.
4. Hillvlew Park - hockey boards -$3,000.00 est.
AcNal Cost Sreakdown
a. $2,826.40 - Boards - McG1111s Lumber
b. $ 337.00 - Posts - MeGillis Lumber
c• $ 26.42 - Croes members - Garalick Steel
d. S 32.87 - Midwest Bolts
To[al $3,222.29� Difference - -$222.29, Explana[ion - Increased
lumber cos[s.
5. Woodcres[ Patk - widen culvert -$1,350.00 eet.
Actual Cost Breakdocm
a. $365.00 - Culver[ - Armca S[eel
Tatal $365.00, DSfference -+5985.OG, Explana[1on - Original plans
were to plece new culver[s a[ bo[h drivevays, bu[ only one was comple[ed.
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6. Woodcresc Park - narkine lo[ -$550.00 es[.
Actual Cost Breakdocm
a. $443.00 - Gravel - Arsenal Sand 6 Gravel
b. $130.00 - Pos[s - McGillis
To[al $558.00, Difierence --$8.00, Ezplana[ion - This estima[e
was extremely accurate.
7. Bleachers - $1,000.00 est.
a. $1,150.00 - Game Time Inc.
To[al $1,150.00, Difference --$150.00, Explanation - The bleachers
ve ordered had a recen[ price increase plus freigh[ was moxe than we
expected.
8. Lamber[ Pack - hockey ne[s -$220.00 est.
Ar.cual Cost Breakdown
a. $220.00 - Shawdarm Fence
To[al $220.00, Diffezence --8-, Explanation - The ne[ cos[s were
projec[ed as bid.
9. Hillview Park - huckey nets -$220.00 est.
Ac[ual Cos[ Ereakdown
a. S220.00 - Shawdacm Fence �
Tctal $220.00, Difference --8-, E�cplanation - The net cos[s were
projected -es bid.
Sunr.ia� - In addition to the actual cos[s lis[ed i[ should be noted tha[ the
following costs are not included:
1. Installatinn or park main[enance lauor costs.
2. Office [Sme, i.e. secretarial time, administrative time, etc.
3. Rep.:.ir and upgtading cos[s following initral ins[alla[ion.
The final expenditure [otal in rela[ionship to pzojec[ions is ae follows:
Estima[ed expendituzes - $17,640.00
Actual expendi[ures - 15,102.27
DiEference -+S 2,537.73
If you have any questions feel free [o give me a call.
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OEPART�AENT UF Pl�iiKS.
RECFEl�TI�NlN� FORESTflV
June 27, 1978
Cif of' � rou�dsV�e�(
� PqMSEY COVNTV,MINNESOTF
3401 HIGHWHV 10
MOVNOS VIEW,MINN.5511]
Dear Parks and Recreatron Co�issioners:
Encloaed is your packet of information for the Thursday, Sune 29, Park
Co�ission mee[iug. The meeting will begin a[ 6:30 p.m. in [he Ciry
Hall Covncil Chambers.
Mary Kvalheim, Program Supervisor will he repzesen[ing stafF as : will be
in Seattle for 5 days. I won't be leaving until Wedneaday afternoon, so
if you have a question or would like additional clarifica[ion on an agenda
item, feel free ro give me a call.
As can Ee noted on ehe agenda, Frank Kampel, Ciry Engineering Aide will be
preaen[ing hia thesis projec[ m the Commission and esplaining the maps
in de[ail that we quickly reviewed las[ meeting.
Have a safe and f�m 4th of Suly weekend and I look forvard to our park
[our an Suly 6th.
Sincerely,
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Btuce K. Mdei on, Direc[oi
Paiks, Recr on & Fores[ry
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