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Home My WebLink About04/27/1989�o -- ^/OON CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA April 27, 1989 6:30 p.m. Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers v/1 CALL TO ORDER I. REVIEW MARCH 17, 1989 COMMISSION MINUTES /,I. INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONER EDD TRETTLE V. AGENDA ADDITIONS V. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT VII. GREENFIELD SECURITY LIGHTING VIII. DISCUSS PLANS FOR PARK DEDICATION MONIES FROM SYSCO IX. DISCUSS OAKWOOD SITE PLAN OPTIONS X. UPDATE ON PARK PROJECTS XI. SILVER VIEW PARK PICNIC SHELTER XII. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA March 16, 1989 Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister. Commissioners present: Burmeister, Long, Silvis, Starr and Stevenson Councilmember present: Wuori Staff present: Director Saarion, Administrative Assistant Linke Guest speaker: Greg Mack, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department Visitors: Patricia Jensen, 2184 Hillview Rd. Virgil Kinnunen, 2132 Oakwood Dr. Connie Miller, 2138 Oakwood Dr. Richard Kops, 2147 Oakwood Dr. Tammy Kissick, 5714 Cornell Dr. Glen Hammond, 2146 Oakwood Dr. Virgil E. Peterson, 2152 Oakwood Dr. Cindy Huro, 2146 Hillview Rd. Carol Mohrman, 5706 Cornell Dr. INTRODUCTION OF GREG MACK, RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by Commissioner Long to approve the February 16 minutes as written. Motion carried; 5 ayes, 0 nayes Director Saarion introduced Mr. Greg Mack, Director of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Mack explained that he is going throughout the County speaking with Parks and Recreation Commissions informing them of various projects in which they are involved. He stated that the principal projects were getting the word out to use the parks by expanding media contact and redevelopment of tired facilities. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes March 16, 1989 Page two Referring to County maps, Mr. Mack pointed out the many different types of facilities Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for including regional parks, county parks, ice arenas, open space and waterways. Councilmember Wuori asked Mr. Mack if there would be a trailway along Rice Creek. Mr. Mack stated that both land and water trails were planned for that corridor and that funds were requested to be funded during this biennium. Councilmember Wuori asked when the trail would be completed. Mr. Mack stated that it would be done the same time the north section was developed, but at this time they are having difficulty working out details with the Army regarding the arsenal property. If those problems cannot be ironed out, the trail would probably be developed along with Long Lake Regional Park. Chairperson Burmeister thanked Mr. Mack for his presentation. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister stated that the bid opening for the Lakeside Park beachhouse would be on March 17 in Spring Lake Park. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT Councilmember Wuori gave a brief update on the progress of the Mounds View Community Theater Board in preparation for their summer production of "Sound of Music". She also stated that the Irondale High School theater would get new air conditioning this summer. OPEN DISCUSSION WITH RESIDENTS REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS AT OAKWOOD PARK Chairperson Burmeister welcomed guests to the meeting and asked for their comments and suggestions for improvement of Oakwood Park. He also gave a brief overview of the Commission's 5 year planning process and stated that Oakwood Park was chosen as a priority for this year. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes March 16, 1989 Page three The following comments and suggestions were made by residents: 1. Put in an ice rink. 2. Do soil corrections. 3. Large oak tree by ball diamond needs trimming. 4. New play equipment is needed. 5. Sandlot volleyball court is a high priority. 6. Get rid of the sandburrs. 7. Plant some large trees. 8. Better maintenance of grass. 9. Install picnic tables and grill. 10. Put volleyball court close to the tot lot and put the portable toilet between the tot lot and volleyball court. 11. A cagelike backstop. 12. Horseshoe pits Director Saarion informed the Commission that $8,000 had been allocated for installation of new playground equipment at Oakwood Park in 1990. In addition, the 1989 capital improvement budget allotted monies for the installation of a picnic table and grill on the Greenfield Park site across from Oakwood Park. She also indicated the possibility of a $50,000 park dedication fee from Sysco which could be received within a year. A portion of these funds could be used for improvements at Oakwood Park. In reference to the picnicking area, a resident expressed concern about the patrolling of the area. Chairperson Burmeister assured her that the area would not be secluded and would be easily patrolled by the police. Residents expressed a great deal of interest in construction of a sandlot volleyball court. The Commission stated that this was an inexpensive item and could possibly be done in 1989. Parks and Recreation Commission Mintes March 16, 1989 Page four Director Saarion requested comments from residents regarding the parking situation at the park. After considerable discussion, the residents agreed that parking should be available on the park side of Hillview, Quincy and Oakwood, and that NO PARKING signs should be put on the other sides. They requested that the signs state that the no parking is in effect May - August, 5:00 -8:00 p.m. Director Saarion said she would bring this request to the Chief of Police for his review. She reminded residents that the no parking policy would pertain to them and their guests. The residents were agreeable to this because they were concerned about the safety of the children when cars are parked on both sides of the road. Resident Connie Miller asked if there was a possibility of the residents doing some of the work at the park. Commissioner Long gave them background on the Groveland Park Foundation and stated that a member of that group would be happy to meet with the Oakwood Park residents to help them get organized. Much concern was expressed about Oakwood Park turf being full of weeds and sand burrs. Director Saarion addressed this issue with her same concern for Oakwood and all the other parks. Her preference is for a turf management program including weed spraying, grass seeding and fertilizing. Unfortunately, the monetary resources for such a program has been prohibitive. Chairperson Burmeister reiterated the requests of the residents and stated the the Commission would review the items and ask them back for the June Commission meeting. PARK MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Director Saarion distributed and reviewed copies of the recently developed park maintenance standards. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes March 16, 1989 Page five Director Saarion explained that in order to provide an adequate amount of maintenance in the parks, a total of 5,886 hours would need to be spent to achieve all the items listed. The current manpower hours available is 4,448 leaving a deficit of 1,438 hours. Director Saarion suggested three alternatives to achieving the standards: 1. Lowering the maintenance standards. 2. Hiring another full-time maintenance person. 3. Hire two seasonal employees during the 12 week winter skating season. This guideline is minimum standards for satisfactory park maintenance. The hours given to each duty is unproven, rather a guess. One year's experience using the new computer scheduling software system should verify truer numbers of hours. A motion was made by Chairperson Burmeister, seconded by Commissioner Long to support the proposed park maintenance standards and recommend to the City Council that they be adopted. Motion carried; 5 ayes, 0 nayes. A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Starr to recommend to the City Council that in a step to achieve the park maintenance standards, that a minimum of two full-time park maintenance employees be assigned eight hours per day, five days week to park maintenance duties. Motion carried; 5 ayes, 0 nayes. CUTTING OF PUSSYWILLOWS Director Saarion reported that a resident called concerned about a large group of people cutting down pussywillows in Silver View Park. The police have been notified of the incident and residents have been advised to call the police if this occurs again. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes March 16, 1989 Page six ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Director Saarion distributed two memos to Commissioners. One regarded costs for installation of asphalt in hockey rinks for multi-purpose use. The other was the official announcement of the Celebrate MN grant award. SILVER VIEW PARK SHELTER Director Saarion reported that the Lion's Club has formed a committee to coordinate the construction of the park shelter building at Silver View Park. As the project progresses, Director Saarion will keep the Commission apprised. WORK SESSION Director Saarion suggested that the April Commission meeting be a work session to review the five year capital improvement plan and make choices for 1989 equipment purchases. COMMISSION APPLICANT The Commission was advised that Edward Trettel had applied for the position of Parks and Recreation Commissioner. His application will be forwarded to the City Council for review and possible approval. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by Commissioner adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. carried; 5 ayes, 0 nayes. Respectfully submitted, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL Long to Motion DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY April 18, 1989 C (0t4 of vS Vi4QW RAMSEV COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 784-3055 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners: It's that time again. The April Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held Thursday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. At this meeting, we will be discussing issues regarding Oakwood Park improvements, as well as other issues on the agenda. I think that we should take a ride to Oakwood Park to make sure our bearings are straight, and we can look again at the layout and inspect the trees, landscaping and backstop. We may then have a better feel for discussing issues regarding Oakwood Park improvements. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call to notify one of us in the office. The number is 784-3055. I look forward to this "rolled -up sleeves" work session. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL Enclosure GOPHER ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS, INC. COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL* RESIDENTIAL 1406 COON RAPIDS BLVD., MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55433 City of Moundsview — Parks Dept. 2401 Highway 10 St. Paul, MN 55112 Attn: Mary Re: Greenfield Park Phone: 755-1930 February 1, 1989 We have surveyed the lighting at the above park as requested and submit the following. Furnish and install 2 — 1000 W metal halide fixturessimilar to existing, one on each of the poles at the northeast and northwest. The fixtures will be directed on the playground and bleacher area. Using the existing two poles with the 1000 W should satisfy the needs that you desire. Our estimate for the above installation is the sum of: Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars ($4,327.00). This would be a separate circuit trenched in with photo control for same. If there are any questions please call. We presume that the service size in existing panel is adequate. Very truly yours, Gopher Electric Co_ntractors,,In . •x f • i r L /�rc Carl H. Gause, Jr. CHG/cjh CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 47 This Certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the Certificate holder. This Certifica does not amend, extend, or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed below. The policy is subject to change by endorsement and to assignment and cancellation in accordance with its terms. This is to certify that the insurance policy(s) numbered below has (have) been issued by this company and for the cover- ages and limits of liability as shown. * Certlficateholder: Insured: 034-250-1 CITY OF MOUNDSVIEW GOPHER ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS 2401 HWY 10 INC ST PAUL MN 55112 1406 COON RAPIDS BLVD COON RAPIDS MN 55433 GENERAL LIABILITY Policy Number: 9020083 Effective Date: 04/01/89 Expiration Date: 04/01/90 Coverages: Commercial General Liability - Occurrence Limits of Liability: General Aggregate: $1,000,000 Products Comp Ops Aggregate: $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury: $500,000 Each Occurrence: $500,000 Medical Expense (Any one person): $5,000 AUTOMOBILE OR GARAGE LIABILITY (No Fault is provided if required by Statute) Policy Number: 9020083 Effective Date: 04/01/89 Expiration Date: 04/01/90 Vehicles Covered: All Autos Hired Autos Non owned Autos Limits of Liability: Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined: $500,000 Each Accident UMBRELLA LIABILITY Policy Number: 723100 Effective Date: 04/01/89 Expiration Date: 04/01/90 Limits of Liability: Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined: $2,000,000 Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate 10 days written notice will be given to the Certificate holder named above if during the term of such policy(s), cancellations or changes occur which affect this certificate. FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CON ANYFEDEA UTED 121 East Paek Square PRESIDENT SECRETARY Owatonna. MN 55060 INSURANCE IL -F-14 (05-88 c) �D97 0 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING . INDUSTRIAL . COMMERCIAL. RESIDENTIAL 6525 CENTRAL AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINN. 55432 . 571-8211 April 7, 1989 City of Moundsview 2401 Highway 10 N.E. Moundsview, MN 55112 Attn: Mary Re: Security Lighting Quote Dear Mary: We are pleased to quote the sum of $3,965.00 (THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS) for the installation of the security lighting at Greenfield Park. This includes all wiring, trenching, conduit, time clock, lights, concrete base and the 30' pole. The lights will have the stone quards. The new pole will match the existing poles. If you have any questions concerning this quote, please call -me at 571-8211. Thank you for considering us for this project. Sincerely, Bacon's Electric Company Richard J. Wallraff Superintendent RJW:mb MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION �y DATE: JANUARY 29, 1988 RE: FIVE YEAR PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN At the January meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission completed the five year parks capital improvements plan. A main objective was to establish a realistic plan that can be fulfilled. For the next five years, $12,500 (the amount received yearly from the Everest park dedication fee) will be spent to fund the capital improvements listed on the attached sheets. The Commission will be asking the Council to budget an additional $32,000 per year in 1989 and 1990 to complete the Silver Vie parking lot project. This project has been budgeted and approved to begin in 1988. The Commission considers the parking lot as the number one, top priority park project. Ideally, the parking lot would be completed all at once, but because funds are tight, the plan is to construct the parking lot over a three year time span. 1989 1990 S' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?-)4 , V W V . V ; Oakwood play facilities 8,000.00 Carpet replacement for Groveland Building 1,000.00 Hillview Building ............ 1,000.00 Woodcrest Builidng ........... 1,000.00 Silver View twin sandcourt volleyball ............... 11500.00 1991 Hockey boards replacement .................■........: $ 5,000.00 Exercise trail (Ardan Park) 5,000.00 Remaining money to carry over to 1992 for Silver View play equipment 1992 Play equipment for Silver View ...................■.. $12,500.00 1993 Hard court surface at Lambert ....................... $ 7,500.005,000.00 Greenfield picnic shelter ........................... 'a.- J 4 v v r 1,500.00....•.. Sandcourt Volleyball Court (Twin) ....... 1,000.00 Park Signs (rules & regulations) .................... 1,568.00 Fourteen (14) trash container holders ..•••••• tables... 3,360.00 Eight (8) permanent galvanized steel picnic 1,416.00 Four (4) bike racks ................................. 1,000.00 Six (6) benches ..................................... 2,656.00 Security lighting needs ............................. 1990 S' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?-)4 , V W V . V ; Oakwood play facilities 8,000.00 Carpet replacement for Groveland Building 1,000.00 Hillview Building ............ 1,000.00 Woodcrest Builidng ........... 1,000.00 Silver View twin sandcourt volleyball ............... 11500.00 1991 Hockey boards replacement .................■........: $ 5,000.00 Exercise trail (Ardan Park) 5,000.00 Remaining money to carry over to 1992 for Silver View play equipment 1992 Play equipment for Silver View ...................■.. $12,500.00 1993 Hard court surface at Lambert ....................... $ 7,500.005,000.00 Greenfield picnic shelter ........................... MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: APRIL 18, 1989 SUBJECT: OAKWOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS The "NO PARKING" signs have been approved by the City Council for placement on Oakwood Drive as requested by the residents and recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. They will be up by June 1 before the youth athletic season. The issues brought up by the Oakwood area residents should be reviewed to begin park improvement planning and options. I will have a catalogue with approximate prices for item requests. Here are some items to discuss: 1. Playground equipment - what type, for which age group. 2. Backstop - should we purchase this or not? 3. Landscaping - perhaps this should follow improvements as a final phase. 4. Benches - by the play area. 5. Sandcourt volleyball - by the play area. 6. Picnic area - across street under poplar trees. 7. Turf management - a big issue. 8. Portable restroom enclosure - comments. 9. Oak tree - Forester Wriskey's opinion. MS/SL MEMO TO: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: APRIL 4, 1989 SUBJECT: SPRING PARK CLEAN-UP At the last Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Commissioner Starr suggested that each Commissioner supervise a park clean-up at the neighborhood parks. I would like to offer you a plan that you can discuss at the April meeting. The City's clean-up day is Saturday, May 20. PLAN: Each commissioner could supervise the clean up at a given park. Pam Starr - Hillview Frank Silvis - Oakwood Wayne Burmeister - Lambert Dave Long - Woodcrest Gary Stevenson - Groveland Ed Trettel - Silver View (on May 6) The Parks and Recreation Department would provide garbage bags for participants. The garbage bags could be piled next to the park buildings where Public Works will pick them up. The Parks and Recreation Department would mail letters asking residents living around the parks to participate, as well as send information through the schools and to local scout troops. WHEN: Saturday, May 20 WHERE: TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Come and help clean up your neighborhood park. Bring your rakes and shovels. We need to PICK UP LITTER, RAKE THE GRASS, DISPERSE THE SAND IN THE PLAYLOTS. Your help is needed. Come and join us for spring park clean- up! citq � VOR RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055 RECREATION AND FORESTRY March 29, 1989 Irondale High School Student Council c/o Mr. Erickson 2425 Long Lake Road New Brighton, MN 55112 Dear Student Council Members: It has become evident that better arrangements must be made to accommodate the annual Irondale High School Ice Age Broomball Tournament. Woodcrest Park took quite a beating due to use beyond this small neighborhood park's capacities. The park building sustained great abuse including a hole put in the wall with a broomhandle, broken light fixtures, dented metal doors, broken indoor wooden doors, grafitti on the doors and inside walls and extraordinary litter. The parking was out -of -control with cars parked in all areas of the park. Students drove right past "NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES" signs. Over two weeks of maintenance repair time and great expense in materials is being expended to make the park building decent again. Because of this experience, I wish to offer a couple suggestions for next year's broomball activity. 1. Woodcrest is just too small to accommodate the usage generated from the broomball tournament. I suggest that next year's tournament schedule disperse games among three nearby parks including Sunnysquare, Woodcrest and Lambert Park. -2- 2. A damage deposit is necessary to help alleviate the cost of neglectful use. This fee needs to be negotiated. 3. Adult supervision must be present at each park during the activity. This individual would be responsible for overseeing the rules and regulations of the park and to curb property neglect. These three suggestions must be discussed before Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department will consider the Irondale High School tournament activity in neighborhood parks in 1990. Please call me at 784-3055 to set up a meeting to work out arrangements for next year's broomball event. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL cc: Mr. David Groth, Principal DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY March 29, 1989 Mr. and Mrs. Entsminger 7954 Long Lake Road Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Entsminger: 1 cif OfV0Vj9ViQW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 784055 This spring is the test for the drainage system developed at Hillview Park. Monday afternoon, March 27, I walked to the side of your backyard along the fence at Hillview Park, to the beginning of the drainage swale. If you remember, this day was our first 67 degree spring thaw. I saw a small pool of water in your backyard at the southwest corner. Leaves, twigs, grass and dirt had clogged along the fence forming a dam. I took a stick and cleared the debris and the water began to quickly flow through giving me the indication that the swale was working. The water was easily seen with the naked eye to be flowing towards the culvert on Hillview Road. I think that the clogging at the fence can be a problem easily solved if both you and the city crew remember to clear any debris that may collect when we observe pooling. All of our parks are a muddy mess up a bit, we will be in to seed volleyball court, picnic area, scheduled to occur this summer. right now. As soon as things dry the area. 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Or call (800) FIBAR-Al (In NY 914-835-1511) w I I r - CD b 2003 �MNnw°�o m WOpGmSN�gQ° ~�' eA N� ebbd iVM � 441J. &W co,�woo ,Q CA G40 1-- � O O ~-"CD O 1� obi �''w !! r u) SHO The ShoReview is a bi-monthly +- - newsletter putout by the City of Shoreview.... -: Newsletter issues.: come out..in .mid- . December, early March, early May, early July, early September and early..November. Community or civic groups wishing to . ` contribute an article of public interest must -submit it to the city at least one mouth. EVIEW' before the newsletter is due for release. MARCH -APRIL 1989 484-3353 Voice/TDD 484-7422 (Park & Rec.) Concept design of the Community Center prepared by BWBR Architects. The Community Center will include a multi -use fitness area, community room, meeting rooms and leisure pool, with construction to begin this summer! Busy Construction Year Ahead (To include community center, parks, bikeways & roads) 1989 will be one of Shoreview's busiest construction seasons ever. Street renewal, watermains, parks, pathways, trails and a new community center are only some of the new improvements. In November of 1988, voters of Shoreview approved a park bond issue allowing the city to proceed with an aggressive park improvement schedule. These improvements include construction -n all eight parks, various trails through the ::ity, and construction of the community .:anter to house a community room, multi- -itness area and leisure pool. Community Center The architects with direction from the ity council and it's supporting ,ommissions and committees are currently lesigning the community center. In ;ddi"n the city council has appointed a `c:, eview committee made up of Richard Wedell, mayor; Tom Simonson and Jerry Haffeman, city staff; and Sandy Martin and Marsha Soucheray, citizens members, to aid in streamlining and reviewing the community center design and construction. The community center will be made up of three component areas. One component includes a multi -use fitness area. This will include a multi-purpose gym area for basketball, volleyball, aerobics etc,; a gymnastics area elevated running track, and a fitness and exercise area with various types of equipment. Another component will be the meeting areas. This will include a community room, which will seat three hundred people and have limited kitchen facilities, and will be available for wedding receptions, large meetings, seminars or other functions. In addition there will be other smaller meeting rooms, a crafts room, preschool classroom, snack bar, skaters warming room, nursery, and games room. The most exciting component should be a leisure pool. The architects are currently researching and designing numerous features for this unique and fun pool concept. Features could include fitness swimming, water volleyball, a shallow "beach" area for general play with fountains, bubblers, and sprays plus a childrens pool with small water slide, a large water slide with plunge pool, Whirlpool/hot tub, lounge area and snack facilities, tropical plants, rock areas, tropical island motif and access in summer months to an outside deck area. The proposed schedule is to break ground in July 1989 with completion in the fall of 1990. (Continued :Vest Page) Parks Shoreview Commons Park - This park will be the location of the community center. Other facilities that will be part of Shoreview Commons Park are lighted hockey, speed skating and free skating areas, bike/hike trails, landscaping around the community center, four lighted tennis courts and two additional tennis courts with hard court area. The improvements are to begin in May 1989, with the final items related to the community center completed in Fall 1990. Bucher Park - This park will be totally reconstructed to include two full size softball fields, a soccer/football field, a new hockey and free skating area, two tennis courts with a hard court area, bituminous paths, a volleyball court, a new parking lot and a park building. The proposed construction schedule is to begin in May 1989 with completion in October 1989. Other City Parks - McCullough, Sitzer. Lake Judy, Bobby Theisen, Wilson, and Shamrock Parks will each be upgraded with improvements. Some of the improvements scheduled are new park buildings, bike/hike trails, tennis courts with hard court areas, volleyball courts, horseshoe areas, play equipment, field irrigation, and picnic tables and shelters. The improvements are scheduled to begin in May 1989 with completion in October 1989. Trailways County Road I Trail -A trail is planned along County Road I from Hodgson Road west to Shamrock Park. This trail would generally follow the St. Paul waterworks right-of-way. The construction is proposed to begin in April 1989 and to be completed in August 1989. North Owasso Blvd/Arbogast Street - A trail is planned along North Owasso Boulevard and Arbogast Street from Rice Street to Victoria Street and north on Victoria to connect to the existing pathway near County Road E. The proposed construction is to begin in the spring of 1989 with completion in the fall of 1989. Willow Creek Trail - This trail will connect the Willow Creek neighborhoods from Knoll Drive to Willow Creek Lane. This would include a crossing over county ditch 1. The proposed construction would be in the summer of 1989. Vivian Avenue Trail -A trail is proposed along Vivian Avenue from Lake Judy Park to Bobby Theisen Park and Island Lake School as part of the City's street renewal program. The proposed construction is to begin in May 1989 with completion by September 1989. Roadway Reconstruction 1989 Street Renewal -This is the fourth year of the street renewal program. Streets in the renewal area are brought up to today's standards with concrete curb and gutters. The street renewal revolving fund pays for a majority or in some cases the total cost of the project. At the same time all utilities are repaired and/or installed. This years program is being constructed in the general area of Cannon and Vivian Avenues. Construction is to begin in May 1989 with completion in September 1989. County Road G2/Hodgson Con- nection - The jurisdiction of these two roadways is being transferred to the City from Ramsey County. The roadways are proposed to be constructed to a width of 36 feet and it is proposed to construct an on -road bike lane and an off-road sidewalk. The improvements are proposed to start in July 1989 with substantial completion in November 1989 and final completion by June of 1990. Water Projects Water Reservoir - The city's consulting engineer is currently designing a one million gallon underground reservoir and booster station to improve the city's water system. This reservoir will be located south of the City Hall building and will provide additional water storage and high service pumping to meet system demands. Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 1989 and to be completed in the spring of 1990. County Road I -Construction of trunk watermain line is proposed fron, Hodgson Road to Lexington Avenue to help in meeting the summer time peak demands. The proposed schedule is for construction to begin in March 1989 and to be completed by July 1989. Lexington Avenue/Victoria Street - This proposed trunk watermain project along Lexington Avenue between Victoria Street and County Road F is necessary to upgrade fire protection in the County Road F area. The proposed schedule is for construction to begin in the spring of 1989 and to be completed by the fall of 1989. Shoreview Compares Well Each year the State Auditor's Office prepares a financial health profile for all Minnesota cities over 2,500 in population. The Most recent profile. which compares Shoreview to other Minnesota cities, shows that: 01 The City of Shoreview has the lowest current expenditures. per capita of all Minnesota cities over 20,000 popu- lation.. • The City'of Shoreview has the lowest toted expenditures per capita of i 'Minnesota cities over 20,000 popu- Iation- The City of Shoreview has fewer f ill - time employees per 1,000 residents than all cities over 10,000 population. • TheCity of Shoreview has the lowest rotat 'revenues per capita - of all Minnesota citiesover 10,000 popu- . County Road G-' and Hodgson Connection %vill be taken over by the City and reconstructed this year. 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O W O C. 00 C X = vn m y m' LU 73 �. t1 Qj Or a) N' N' d "'• CLU to A C S O C) n. C" 3 U) a to M p' °- 0 a- � C� C. -n -e �o � ° T. C A � Ca 0 ? April 25, 1989 Ms. Lois Hoel 2950 Valley View Lane New Brighton, MN 55112 Dear Ms. Hoel: citq Of RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY10 MOUNOS VIEW, MINN. 55112 7843055 During the council meeting held Monday, April 24, you addressed the City Council regarding your special interest in water exercise. Unfortunately, you did not accurately report our telephone conversation. You neglected to mention that I offered you several options including: 1. Participation in an early 7:00 a.m. program, although I was hesitant to assure you of this option since past 7:00 a.m. programs have failed due to lack of participation. 2. Participation in daily summertime open swims. 3. Participation in daily Senior Citizen Swims (55 and over) 4. Participation in evening lap swims. 5. Participation in evening water exercise. In addition, I offered you several suggestions for additional programs at various facilities including local health clubs, YMCA and other neighboring pool facilities. It was explained to you that although it would be nice to be able to meet the needs of each and every resident (and non-resident), a municipal recreation agency is designed to program for the greater community; whereas, other private agencies (such as health clubs and YMCAs) can cater to the special interests of its members. Lois Hoel April 25, 1989 Page two It was explained to you that traditionally, summertime, an eight week timespan for pool use, is devoted to swimming lessons. This is the only opportunity to expand on swimming instruction because the children are available during the daytime due to school vacation. Every pool operation within the district takes this opportunity to provide lessons to meet the high demand. It seems only fair that, while water exercise is offered during primetime to adults during the Fall, Winter and Spring, the children's swimming instruction during eight weeks of summertime deserves that same prime time. It is difficult to answer a parent's questions asking why adults are taking up daytime summer swimming time since adults are more able to participate in the evening programs when most children cannot. In conclusion, I am disheartened that you portrayed the impression of uncooperativeness when in fact opportunities have been given to you and continue to be given to you to participate in an aquatics program (for over six years), a program in which you have found no other City is able to offer. Cooperativeness requires flexibility on both sides. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL