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Home My WebLink About10/26/1989CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA October 26, 1989 6:30 p.m. Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER REVIEW SEPTEMBER 28, 1989 COMMISSION MINUTES Ix. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT - LAKESIDE PARK COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT �. AGENDA ADDITIONS BRAINSTORM AND DISCUSS SURVEY QUESTIONS `. UPDATE ON SILVER VIEW PARK PICNIC SHELTER 17II. UPDATE ON GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD xUPDATE ON OAKWOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS XDISCUSS AND BRAINSTORM "FESTIVAL IN PARK'- FOR 1990 - FIREWORKS OPTIONS - ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS - DATE OPTIONS REVIEW WINTER PROGRAMS: SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS XII. NEW BUSINESS: PROGRAM BUDGETING FOR COST ACCOUNTING HOLIDAY MEETING SCHEDULE FOUR (4) LARGE PINE TREES AT HILLVIEW PARK STATUS OF SCOTLAND GREEN EASEMENT AGREEMENT REQUESTS 't ICE SKATING RINKS SILVER VIEW PARK MASTER PLAN RAMSEY CO. PLAN FOR PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE XIII. REMINDER: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - SILVER VIEW PARK POND MANAGEMENT STUDY PRESENTATION XIV- ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA September 28, 1989 Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Starr, Trettel, Silvis, Burmeister, Stevenson and Long Councilmember present: Quick Staff present: Director Saarion, Administrative Assistant Linke Visitors present: Members of the Mounds View Athletic Association (MVAA) were present to discuss Greenfield Park ballfield. They were: Dennis Flanagan, Neal Valley and Mazzocco. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by Commissioner Stevenson to approve the August 24, 1989 minutes as written. Motion carried TOUR OF GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD The Commissioners, along with MVAA members went to Greenfield Park to review the baseball field which has been requested to have improvements. GREENFIELD PARK BALLFIELD DISCUSSION Upon returning from the tour of Greenfield Park, the Commission reviewed and discussed the requests made by Mr. Neal Valley, coach in the MVAA. Mr. Valley suggested that the following improvements be undertaken: 1. Moving the outfield fence to a minimum distance down the foul lines to 300 feet and center field to 360 feet. 2. The distance from homeplate to the backstop should be back 10 feet. -2- 3. The infield should be resodded and the outfield reseeded. 4. dugouts should be constructed. 5. A sprinkler system should be installed throughout to maintain a quality playing field. Commissioner Stevenson stated that upon reviewing the area, he felt that better ground conditions should be the priority for improving Greenfield baseball field due to safety factors. When asked where the nearest playable baseball field was, Mr. Valley replied that it was in Blaine. Mr. Dennis Flanagan stated that the field at Edgewood Community Center and Irondale were not adequate for play by the majors. He further stated that there were approximately 550 participants in the MVAA baseball program, 12 teams being in the major league category. Mr. Valley was asked by the Commission if he could set a priority between creating a smooth playing surface or extending the outfield fences. He replied that the two go hand in hand and could not be prioritized. Director Saarion asked MVAA Treasurer Dennis Flanagan if the organization had any opportunities for raising funds. Mr. Flanagan replied that the organization did carry a $5,000 balance, but at this time, the only fund raising opportunities have been through registration fees. Councilmember Quick explained that the reason the Commission was concerned about funds, was that the money in the park improvement fund had already been earmarked for other projects. Councilmember Quick suggested that the MVAA solicit such service organizations as Kraus-Hartig VFW, Tri -City American Legion, the New Brighton Eagles and the New Brighton, Mounds View and Spring Lake Park Lions Clubs. Mr. Valley stated that he would be willing to approach such organizations for donations. -3- Councilmember Quick suggested that staff prepare plans and specifications to obtain cost estimates for the project with the possibility of presenting them to Council for possible partial funding through the General Fund with additional funds coming from the park improvement fund and MVAA. After further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by Commissioner Long to direct staff to prepare plans and further investigate costs for the improvements to Greenfield Park baseball field. The motion passed unanimously: 5 ayes, 0 nayes (Commissioner Stevenson was absent left at this time.) SILVER VIEW PARK PICNIC SHELTER Director Saarion reported that the plans and specifications for the project have been completed and would be available to contractors on September 29. The bid opening will be held on October 13 at 2:00 p.m. Director Saarion further stated that the contract for the installation of sewer and water at Silver View Park was awarded to Volk Water and Sewer Company. Installation will begin in approximately two weeks. Commissioner Long asked what the timeline was for the shelter. Director Saarion replied that the project is to begin by November 1, 1989 and be completed by April 1, 1990. SILVER VIEW TRAIL AND BRIDGE ESTIMATES Director Saarion reviewed memorandums regarding cost estimates for the installation of a trail and bridge at Silver View Park. Since the time when the Commission had requested the estimates, the City Council has stated that additional projects, other than the park shelter, will be postponed until a new Silver View Park master plan is established. Chairperson Burmeister stated that he would like to see the trail portion behind the Scotland Green Apartment Complex be installed as soon as possible. He also inquired as to the need for an easement. Director Saarion replied that the Gaughan Company, owners of the Scotland Green Apartments, were very receptive to the trail and easement. ra It was recommended by the City Attorney that an easement be acquired before construction begins on the trail. A motion was made by Commissioner Long, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to request the City Council to pursue the extension of the pathway behind the Scotland Green Apartment Complex by obtaining an easement from the Gaughan Company for the installation of the pathway. The motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nayes. Councilmember Quick stated that in the upcoming City survey, questions will be asked regarding park priorities. He urged the Commission to be aggressive in selecting questions to be put on the survey relating to parks and trails. ••D IMPROVEMENTS Director Saarion reviewed the progress at Oakwood Park. The catch basin drain was installed this week and the grading will begin next week. After grading is completed the City crew will reseed the outfield and put down new ag lime in the infield. The benches and backstop have been received. Director Saarion further stated that the section of the Greenfield Park pathway north of Oakwood Park had been resurfaced with ag-lime from the old Oakwood infield. There should no longer be washouts in that area as had occurred in the past. It was noted that the Pinewood Pandathon had used the Greenfield Park pathway the previous weekend and was pleased with its appearance. BICYCLE PATHWAY REQUEST ON OLD HIGHWAY 8 The Commission reviewed a letter written from City Engineer Minetor to the City Council, recommending consideration of the installation of a bicycle path along Old Highway 8 when the road is improved. The City would be responsible for funding the bicycle path. FESTIVAL REVIEW Director Saarion reviewed the events of the Festival in the Park. The Festival was on Sunday, September 17. This being the first time the Festival was held in the fall. There -were 18 arts and crafts booths, eight concessionaires, and 11 organizations participating. -5 - In addition, eight men's and eight women's teams participated in a softball tournament and six teams in the volleyball tournament. The entertainment was Westbound band, the Rockin' Hollywoods, Steel Drummerettes and magician Larry Williams. Staff reviewed a letter from a resident stating that she was unhappy with the date change and that she felt there was not enough publicity on the Festival. Director Saarion stated that staff maintained the usual publicity practices including sending 1,500 flyers to schools, over 150 posters to businesses, posting of posters in schools, community center, etc., Public Service Announcements on television and radio, articles in local as well as metro area newspapers, articles in two issues of the Mounds View City Newsletter, and posting on cable TV channel 16. The Festival date is basically determined by the availability of the showmobile. Unfortunately, September 17 was also the date of two church carnivals. REVIEW FALL PROGRAMS Director Saarion stated that the Fall programs were underway. The afterschool programs are going well. In November and December the afterschool program will be extending the hours of the activities to accommodate working parents. This will be a trial program to see if participation is increased with longer hours. PART-TIME POSITION Director Saarion reviewed the proposed position of a part-time Athletic Coordinator. With the increased participation in adult and youth athletics, it was felt that this position would be of more value to the department than replacement of the position of aquatics supervisor. The Athletic Coordinator position would be an in office position coordinating the programming of athletic leagues, supervision program employees, maintaining standings and assisting in the day to day office duties such as registrations and phone calls. Director Saarion further stated that with the approaching elimination of daytime pool use, the aquatics administration and programming could be handled by the present Parks and Recreation Department staff. For summer beach administration, a beach manager would be hired to supervise staff. H A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by Commissioner Starr to recommend to the City Council that a part-time position of Aquatics supervisor be eliminated and that the position of part-time Athletic Coordinator be instituted. The motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nayes. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT None CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister reported that the Spring Lake Park Lion's are planning to hold the dedication ceremonies for the Lakeside Park beachhouse in the early summer. Director Saarion stated that an article in the newspaper had listed Spring Lake as one of the lakes under consideration by Ramsey County to discontinue pumping. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Director Saarion distributed memos given to the City Council on the following: 1. Reported on a meeting attended by staff on Purple Loosestrife and Eurasian Watermilfoil 1 Reminded the Commission of the presentation on Monday, November at 7:00 p.m. regarding the Silver View Park pond study. 3. Reminded the Commission of the Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, October 7 at 9:00 a.m. 4. Reviewed price quotes regarding costs for bituminous pathway installation and bridge installation at Silver View Park. 5. Reviewed the response to the City Council regarding the agreement to leave school facilities free of activity in the month of August for maintenance. SLIDE PRESENTATION Director Saarion presented slides of the last five years of park improvements. -7 - ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by Commissioner Long to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nayes. Respectfully submitted, M Saarion Mary , Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL r1 1 of Von g Q RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN, 55112 7843055 October 18, 1989 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners: A task that I see as a priority for accomplishment at this October 26 meeting is the development of survey questions. This is a chance to gain insight into the communities desires and interests for both recreational programming and park improvements. I suggest that each Commissioner contemplate and write down ten questions which you would like to see on the survey. These can then be reviewed by the Commission. With brainstorming and review, we can mold a number of questions which will be designed to gain the information we need to know for successful programming and park improvement. I would especially like to suggest that Commissioners think of specific questions reflecting these three issues: Improvements at Silver View Park. - Desires for recreation programming. General park improvements. Of course, other questions regarding other issues in parks and recreation are welcome also. I'll have the coffee brewing for this meeting, since I hope we can have a lot of brainstorming and discussion going on in an effort to develop excellent survey questions. If you have a chance , drive by Hillview Park. Four large pine trees have been transplanted, three along the northeastern border along Long Lake Road and one in front of the park building. Smaller deciduous trees are being transplanted around the picruc area. -2 - Also, drive by Oakwood Park. This park has concluded improvements for this year with the dormant seeding. Next year, the sand court volleyball and horseshoe pits will be installed. Finally, Silver View Park picnic shelter is under construction! Stop by and check it out. If you are unable to attend the meeting on October 26, please call and notify someone in the office (784-3055). Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL Enclosure MEMO TO: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR / PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 9, 1989 SUBJECT: SURVEY QUESTIONS A random telephone survey will be administered by Decision Resources sometime around the first of the year. One of the elements of this survey will be preferences for park improvements and recreational programs. It is the Parks and Recreation Commissioners task to formulate questions. Some of the questions should also be directed towards Silver View Park improvements. The results of the survey will influence the development of a master plan for Silver View Park. I have written a few questions just as a way of triggering ideas. Please have ten to twenty questions prepared for the October meeting. Perhaps we can fine-tune some which achieve agreement by all. MS/SL PARKS SURVEY QUESTIONS 1. What is the difference between a community park and a neighborhood park? 2. What recreational facilities would you like to see at a community park? 3. Trailways can be constructed of paved asphalt, which is most expensive, crushed rock, which is less expensive, and wood chips, which is least expensive. Which pathway material do you prefer? If paved asphalt, are you willing to have the city develop paved pathways at a greater expense? 4. At Silver View Park there is a pond. Would you rather have a pathway leading around the pond or a bridge leading across the pond? 5. What kind of outdoor winter recreational activities do you like to do? 6. What kind of outdoor summer recreational activities do you like to do? 7. Do you participate in more passive activity such as walking, picnicking, fishing, spectatorship? W Do you participate in more active activity such as sports, golf, tennis, skiing? 8. How do you usually get to the park of your choice? 9What is the park of your choice? Where is it located? Why do you like this ��) park? 10. Adult: How many times do you visit a park in a given year? Children: How many times do your children visit a park in a given year? 11. What times do you think that parks should be open for use? 12. Do you support the idea of lighted athletic fields? 13. What do you believe is the greatest need in Mounds View parks? In order to provide the kind of park maintenance desired a recent study has shown that one additional public works employee is necessary. Would you be willing to pay a slight increase in taxes to provide for additional park maintenance? 15. Would you be willing to support a bond referendum to complete the development of the cities nine parks? Would you also be willing to support a trailway/sidewalk plan which would like to parks and to neighboring cities pathways? MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR IIS PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1989 SUBJECT: SILVER VIEW PARK PICNIC SHELTER Daily Homes Construction, Inc. was awarded the bid for construction of the Silver View Park picnic shelter. They began construction on Wednesday, October 18 and hope to have the majority of the construction accomplished within 30 days. The bid price was $83,900. Volk Water and Sewer are also installing the water and sewer services beginning Thursday, October 19. Everyone involved is hoping that warm weather holds out for the next few weeks. MS/SL DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY October 9, 1989 Mr. Neal Valley . 8440 Knollwood Dr. NE Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Neal: cfotg of V RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 784-3055 I have drawn up a simple site plan of the Greenfield Park baseball field. Fencing changes, ditch alterations and backstop set -back is shown. Perhaps this will be of assistance to you when you are requesting donations from various community groups. Please let me know if I can assist your fund-raising in any way. Good luck! Sincerely, - - Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL cc: Councilmember Quick Parks and Recreation Commission a m IV ArHWil 0 sm I� MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1989 SUBJECT: UPDATE ON OAKWOOD PARK The installation of a drainage basin and grading have been finished at Oakwood Park. The ag-lime infield is being installed by the public works department. Public works Foreman Ulrich has decided to seed in the spring as recommended by a turf specialist. Once this field work has been finished, staff will contract the installation of the players benches, backstop and bleachers. The sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits will be installed next summer as Eagle Scout projects. This will conclude the Oakwood Park improvement project. MS/SL MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR �/ PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1989 SUBJECT: SUGGESTIONS FOR 1990 FESTIVAL Attached to this memo is information given to the City Council at the October 16 agenda session. Representatives from Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics offered information regarding optional locations for fireworks. As you can see by their letter to Mayor Hankner, their greatest disadvantage at the City Hall location is lack of space for both safety factors and fireworks display flexibility. Of the many places visited in the City, the representatives selected Lakeside Park as an ideal place for the fireworks display. They recommended shooting the ground displays on the beach and aerials from the grassy area, overshooting the lake. Spectators would view the show from the south side of the lake, along the shore. There are advantages and disadvantages with this site. ADVANTAGES 1. Lakeside Park is already fenced and therefore entries can be easily closed and secured to secure the fireworks launching areas. 2. The aesthetic pleasure of the mirrored effect that the lake would present on an aerial and group display would add a special touch. 3. The distance away from homes meets the fireworks regulations. 4. Because of the safety zone distance, fireworks of greater flair and height and show could be used. DISADVANTAGES 1. The fireworks display would be held at a different location than the other Festival activities requiring participants to "up and move". 2. Rather than parking lot space, people would park along residential streets and walk into the spectator area. 3. Food concessionaires would need to move from the Festival activity site to the fireworks location. 4. Since Lakeside Park is a joint venture with the City of Spring Lake Park, permission would need to be granted for such use. Also, since a portion of the spectator's area is a park belonging to the city of Fridley, a request for use would be proper. -2- A few other thoughts to consider is: The opportunity to hold this fireworks display as a joint city junction, splitting the cost and benefiting more people. Would the concessionaires opt to follow the crowd and continue sales at the Spring Lake site. Are food concessions needed during fireworks? Could community groups make better profits by selling snacks to the crowd, i.e. candy, popcorn and pop? Perhaps fireworks could be the "announcement" of "Festival' the night before rather than the end finale on "Festival' day. The Park and Recreation Commission is the designated advisory board for "Festival in the Park". Staff has been directed to come to the City Council with information regarding advantages and disadvantages to an optional fireworks display location. Staff requests recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the 1990 "Festival in the Park". I will be anxious to hear your thoughts and ideas at the meeting on October 24, 1989. MS/SL I MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 3, 1989 SUBJECT: FIREWORKS FOR FESTIVAL IN THE PARK At the agenda session on Monday, October 16, representatives from Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics will be present to discuss with the Council their concerns regarding the current location of the Festival fireworks display. They wish to discuss possible options and alternatives for future fireworks displays. Please see their letter attached. MS/SL Attachment NORTHERN LIGHTER PYROTECHNICS Creative Fireworks �- ice:•. -_ .. �� ,��;�;� - Designers gha�#ers _ P.O. Box 19163 - •'� •.�.. St. Paul, Mn. 55119 }. , � �f.- � ::R� :}�- �' •r� . �_ _ G _ fix' � � � ... - ..� - .. �' ' A. MOUNDS -VI IEW C I I L.IiUf•j ; I I , AS ALWAYS, THE NORTHERN LIGHTERS VERY MUCH ENJOYED PROVIDING AND DISPLAYING THE FIREWORKS FOR YOUR CELEBRr'TION IN THE PARK. I HOPE THE NEW SEPTEMBER DATING WORKED OUT `,n'ELL WITH BOTH YOURSELVES AND THE AUDIENCE. THIS YEAR WE SHOT THE ENTIRE SHOW ELECTRICALLY . BECAUSE WE DID THIS THE T I Iyj T NG WAS VERY GOOD ALONG WITH THE CONTENT. AS IN THE PAST WE WERE LIMITED IN THE SIZE OF SHELLS WE COULD USE BECAUSE OF THE SITE AND ITS TIGHT QUARTERS. WE WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO INCLUDE MANY TYPES OF NEW ITEMS THAT HAVE BECOME AVAILABLE OVER THE YEARS, BUT THE SITE JUST IS NOT APPROPRIATE. A NUMBER OF OUR MEMBERS ARE LICENSED SHELL MANUFACTURERS AND THEY HAVE THE ABILITY TO BUILD VERY HIGH QUALITY AERIAL SHELLS. ALTHOUGH WE ARE ABLE TO INSERT A FEW OF THESE SHELLS IN YOUR SHOW WE WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE 11 MORE, BUT AGAIN, THE SITE IS JUST NOT ADEQUATE. UPPERMOST ON EVERYONE`S MINDS IS SAFETY. AND EVEN WITH THE RESTRICTIONS WE PLACE ON SHELL SIZE WE FEEL THE PRESE•iT = JUST IS NOT AS SAFE AS IT SHOULD BE. IF WE COULD GUAFI."- _ THAT EVERY ITEM WOULD PERFORM EXACTLY AS WE HOPE AND EXPECT AND IF THERE WOULD BE A PROBLEM, THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN EFFECT AND PEOPLE WOULD BE ADEQUATE WE WOULD HAVE THE BEST OF WORLDS, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THAT -IS NOT THE CASE. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR i S BETTER COiyIFORT FACTO , . W 1 1 H. THAI I rl ASKIIIG THAT YOU SERIOUSLY LOOK: IN70 ANOTHER SIT Tti ti MIGHT BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIREWORKS . i . MYSELF . OFr.iiOT HER 0 OUP, MEMBERS WOULD BE MORE THAN `.J LLL I NG TO ASSIST IOU IN DElERMIitiiNG THE ADEQUACY OF ANY POTENTIAL SITE. I S:idCE EL_ HOPE YOU WILL GIVE THIS REQUEST VERY HIGH i-FIORI:Y. WE LOO:: FORWARD TO[ SERVING YOUR' NEEDS NE:<:T YEAR W_ T H A F-1 �E`NOFI.L JHO��1 THA' H'1S r Ew' 1-7 AN'J CONSTRA I`:C'1 _ l'11 .J Oi MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 11, 1989 SUBJECT: "FESTIVAL IN THE PARK" As you all know, "Festival in the Park" was held in September rather than July. During the September Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Commissioners reviewed Joanne Valley's letter regarding the Festival. FEEDBACK Commissioner's Long and Silvis participated as volunteer workers at the Festival. They expressed their pleasure regarding the number of community organizations participating in the events. One of the reasons for changing the date to September was to encourage participation by school groups, church groups and organizations. Commissioners reported that they had good feedback regarding the Festival. DATE The Festival date is determined by the availability of the showmobile. Although the preferred date was September 10, the alternate date of September 17 was approved because of the availability of the showmobile. In retrospect, the September 17 date was probably more advantageous than September 10 because it gave school groups more time to organize considering that the first day of school was September 5. COMMUNITY GROUP PARTICIPATION Fifteen (15) community groups participated in the 1989 Festival. They included: Sunnyside PTA Pinewood PTA IHS Cheerleaders Cross of Glory Church Mounds View Lioness Club New Brighton Firstar Bank of Mounds View Fire Department Robot Display Early Childhood Family Education Mounds View Lion's Club IHS Girls Volleyball Booster Club IHS Hockey Moms Lindy's Gymnastics Club MV Community Theater Explorer Post Volunteers Boy Scout Troop 400 -2- , PUBLICITY A standard publicity program is implemented for "Festival in the Park". A list of marketing procedures is as follows: : Flyers to schools (1,500) Public Service Announcements to radio and newspapers (25) Flyers to ball teams (60) ) - Flyers to volleyball teams (30) Letters to food concessionaires (15) Letters to crafters (150) Letters to merchants with posters (160) Posts in local community facilities; i.e. Edgewood Community Center, Bel Rae, church, schools ' Articles to local newspapers: Focus and Bulletin Publicize in two City Newsletters reaching every residence in Mounds View Post on City sign Listing on Channel 16 cable TV Interview opportunities: KANO Radio Years ago, the Festival Commission made a practice of nailing up posters on telephone poles. This practice was discontinued in an effort to discourage the unsightliness of telephone poles littered with signs throughout the City. Also, the telephone companies do not encourage such practices. -3 - CONFLICTS The July Festival date always seemed to conflict with the Aquatennial and other City festivals, and family vacations. The September Festival conflicted with church carnivals and the Vikings football game. This metropolitan area is besieged by various festivals, events, bazaars, parades, etc. held on various weekends and special dates. Conflicts will arise on any given date. RECOMMENDATION FOR 1990 If Council agrees that the "Festival in the Park" should continue to be held in September, staff recommends that the chosen date be a Saturday rather than a Sunday for three reasons: : 1. The "Festival" would not be competing with a televised Viking game. 2. The "Festival" would not interfere with church or Sunday School services. 3. Fireworks would be held on a non -school night, allowing children to stay up longer for the fireworks display. Staff wishes to discuss this recommendation at the October 16 agenda session to get a feel for Council's desires for the 1990 "Festival in the Park". MS/SL MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1989 SUBJECT: SPECIAL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES A number of special events and activities are offered during the holiday months of November and December. Here is a list of some of the special events, trips and activities: Sesame Street Live Trip for children (accompanied by adults) to Met Center. School Days Out Organized day -long activities designed especially for children with out of the home working parents. Holiday Party Special visit with Santa for pre-school age children. Holiday Pre-school Short five week session with a theme curriculum of holiday stories, crafts and songs. Special Trips Edgewood Inn Nutcracker Fanny Hill Sr. Citizen Christmas Parties Holiday Splash Parties Holiday Senior Swims Holiday Open Swims Holiday Water Exercise MS/SL MEMO TO: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR ,y PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1989 SUBJECT: PROGRAM BUDGETING FOR COST ACCOUNTING For your information: By request of the City Council, staff is currently in the process of re -formatting the Recreation, Parks, Recreation Activity, Forestry Reforestation, Forestry Sanitation, Festival in the Park, Lakeside Park, and Cable TV budgets. The past budgeting format shows costs for line items such as salaries, benefits, materials, and operating supplies. The new program budget format shows the cost of programs such as T -ball, pre-school, senior trips, and beginner I swimming, trash removal, rink flooding, mowing, tree planting, lifeguarding and cable TV telecasting. Program budgeting calculates all costs associated with a given program including school use fees, administration staff salaries and benefits, as well as instructor wages, promotional costs such as flyers and brochures, equipment costs and others. The computer budget read-outs will show that recreation activity programs will be in deficit because fees only cover activity costs including instructor wages, activity materials and other costs directly relating to the program. Overall costs of administration and maintenance or facility costs will now be included in each recreation program cost accounting. Needless to say, the program activity fees would be beyond the affordability of participants if the fee for programs included all direct and in -direct costs. Staff just wants to prepare the Commission for a negative balance for all program activities in the fund. This is different from all other budget reports that the Commission has seen in past years due to the new format. This budget format should be prepared for your review in the near future. MS/SL MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 4, 1989 SUBJECT: WINTER ICE RINKS Councilmember Quick reminded me that as a result of Mr. LaHoud's letter, council agreed to set a policy on the size and dimensions of park ice skating rinks. Since the winter season is quickly approaching, staff requests that this issue be discussed at the October 16 agenda session, so that rink grading and flooding can be implemented in a timely fashion. NIS/SL Enclosure (Mr. LaHoud's letter) WINTER SKATING PROGRAM The winter skating season is usually schedule to begin on the third weekend in December, weather permirting. In 1987, the rinks were not able to open until December 28 because of unusually warm weather. Ice sheets were impossible to establish because of the warmth. Last year, the rinks opened on December 23 also due to the warm weather. The weather is a decisive factor in the establishment of rink ice. Unfortunately, the city has no control over the weather. (See last year's memo regarding opening dates). What is an adequate size for pleasure skating rinks? Here is staffs opinion regarding each site: LAMBERT Lambert pleasure skating rink is a round shape, the size of the infield. It is adequate to handle the numbers of skaters at that rink. Staff has observed the rink when Pinewood School has used it for a skating outing. It adequately serves the 60 - 100 skaters during these days. In staffs opinion, the rink is a sufficient size. WOODCREST Woodcrest pleasure skating rink is a rectangular shape that more than adequately serves the pleasure skaters of this area. HILLVIEW This rink at one time was the largest pleasure skating rink in the City. However, it often times was empty except for occasionally 1 - 6 skaters. With the Hillview Park improvements, the pleasure skating rink was reduced in size. Staff believes that it sufficiently handles the number of skaters that currently use the facility. If expansion is desired, the rink could increase to the north approximately 20 - 30 feet. However, a light pole would sit in the middle of the rink. GROVELAND This pleasure skating rink has been various sizes over the years. One year, the neighborhood residents performed the flooding duties and made a large pleasure skating rink. One year two small rinks were established, one to be used for pleasure skating and one to be used for boot hockey and stick hockey. Since that time, the tennis court/hard surface play area has been developed limiting the area to the west. One problem at Groveland is that a swale exists towards the midpoint of the park field. It is a difficult place to flood. If flooding is to be expanded at Groveland, additional fill and grading must be performed. Staff proposes that this rink be expanded slightly to the north to a dimension of 76 ft. x 100 ft. requiring only grading and no fill, because the fill is extremely dimcult to establish ice upon due to its ,va=th and heat absorption. NEIGHBORHOOD SKATING RAS Winter ice rinks serve a purpose similar to a drop-in center. Ice rinks are skating facilities open to the general public for no fee during a set schedule of open hours. City skating facilities offer a warming shelter, facility supervisor, and established sheets of ice for skaters' enjoyment. Every city differs a little in the operation of ice rinks. For instance, the City of Minneapolis employs one maintenance man per park whose job is to sweep and flood the rink daily. The pleasure rinks in Minneapolis are huge, covering complete athletic fields. Needless to say, to maintain and facilitate such huge rinks is beyond present capabilities for the City of Mounds View. Residents of the City of Mounds view live near three indoor skating facilities. These three indoor rinks are located in Blaine, Fridley and Shoreview. Indoor rinks have the advantage of offering excellent ice conditions due to constant and controlled ice and the benefit of indoor temperatures versus possible outdoor inclement weather conditions. Indoor open skating arenas handle 100 - 130 skaters paying $1.00 - $2.00 per 1.5 - 2 hour open skating session. Ice hockey teams often rent ice time for practices and games. Skating instruction classes fill to capacity. Ice time is always in demand by hockey leagues, broomball leagues and skating schools. Many skaters have experienced the benefits indoor ice. Unfortunately, outdoor ice cannot compare, nor can outdoor ice be established to match indoor ice due to weather, ground variables, and time limitations. Indoor ice provides excellent conditions. If skaters desire excellent conditions, indoor facilities are available. Outdoor skating offers benefits too. City rinks offer outdoor settings and most skaters are within walking distance from their homes. Outdoor rinks charge no fee. They serve as youth drop-in centers for pick-up games. The old fashioned neighborhood rink is still popular as indicated by the statistics. Current Facility: Activities: 1 L 0 n g a k e R 0 a d HILLVIEW PARK 1/2 size hockey rink - well lit Pleasure skating rink - well lit Skating lessons: 35 participants Boot hockey: 22 participants 1.987-88 statistics 1,873 skaters 1988-89 statistics 1,472 skaters* *The decrease shown is due to the fact that Lake Region Hockey shifted their games and practices to Lambert and Woodcrest rinks. Fe Hillview Road Tot Lot x x 1/2 l Hockey Rink �. X x VB Court Bldg r�L_ x Pleasure Rink x Possible Expansion Ya' 0 0 Picnic Area D fr f a f 1 ( n a g e G r e e n W 0 0 d D r i v e L Current Facility: Activities 1987-88 Statistics 1988-89 Statistics Lighted pleasure skating rink. Skating lessons: 46 participants 1,427 skaters 1,886 skaters Arden Aua- e Currently Facilitv: Full-size, lighted hockey rink with hockey goals and broomball goals. Pleasure skating rink, dimly lit. Activities: Irondale High School Sno Daze Broomball Tournament Men's Broomball Tournament Lake Region Hockey 1987-88 Statistics 1,556 skaters 1988-89 Statistics 2,032 skaters Lambert Avenue 1 a C k S 0 n D r i V e WOODCREST PARK Current Facilitv: Full-sized, lighted hockey rink with hockey goals and broomball goals. Pleasure skating rink, dimly lit. Activities: Irondale High School Sno Daze Broomball Tournament Men's Broomball League 4 -Man Hockey League Lake Region Hockey 1987-88 Statistics: 1988-89 Statistics: Hockey Rink Incomplete statistics 2,200 skaters Woodcrest Drive Pleasure Skating Rink VB Court N I Bldg Parking Lot Tot Lot S i 1 v e r L a k e R 0 a d December 29, 1938 Mary Sarion Parks and Recreation Director 2401 Highway10 Mounds View, MDQ 55112 Dear Ms Sarion, ew The ice skating sea son looksabnedksize ofor ethe rMounds � pleasurerinksat residents with the city's Pl Hillview and Grovel and parks, Iinviteand takthe developer l op�er of the plan to take a drive to these parks it puddles the plan has produced for then obviously re side nnoVercrowdedrrinksTand ,s,d not sensed that problems will the developer has not lac.. inadequate skating area, up a pair of skates and participated in the activity. would allocate funds for new It totally baffles me that thehousys and in turn offer skating lighting and improved warming �rlounds View rinks in their rinks that are grossly undersized. ns present form will create danger•oueverely l iming atdskatersdue enjoymentl�Of of area to maneuver in and Hill se la playing racketball the activity. The situation can be compared to p Y in a closet. to your department regarding size of rinks was My initial inquiry est attendance was examined when answered with the response that p the rinks were graded this year. It was also statad that the . A dept. determines nes the size of rinks based sa ti anon awi with a maintenance previous year sires. I had fully dictates rink area and he advised that the recreation dept• that he seriously questioned this years pleasure rinksnare half and t arks p is different in 1903 that the subject p the size of previous years? then I If past attendance is the criteria for determiningLra fewiceea,cubes would expect that next year the city will throw ou: a curtail at Hillview and Groveland, because this Selsdo nolknowLwh?re atenda^ce attendance based on available mrink amily skates regularly at Hillview statistics are derived from• good number of skaters,dasp3te poorly park a^u there are always a 9 maintained skating surfaces and lack of city organized activities atL ma oars. the local rinks in past y - Resident skaters respond to skating conditi❑ns, activities available s ice rinks and reasonable ice area. If the city con�inual-k openholiday and two weeks after neighboring cities, neglects we-, �. g ailable ska_in es routine zee maintena-�ce andsdai��pursu?rdnecactiv?tyrelsewhere or net area, then obviously skaters a _ermined a dacl i ne in pard c- engage in the sport at aIZ. Ii you have dater mined y r�-1 action �i ��i'�{S dp't' 1 it is a e programs a` p the city ' s rinks i r c _ _i and prog i ants at t y ri d o t fort and planning to provide e en a?i l t such t;�a : w near P-rast e If it naefs remincing, our Lclima. o1' yearly ,.a. "y. t in{s. bstantial porion o. yea y Pa-, K a:t ,�; ac v;; _ r�presen_ a s'1 as, ? s ice skating is one o' fit r'_s d'_nn _5 an Caq- r 'in3:t'3'157v '� ?.r Ga': n '?'/�"'"�. Cn loran. IPM The expanded winter activities in the recreation brochure are a welcomed sight for January and February, 1989. But do you honestly believe that the community skating party and weekly family skating parties have any chance for success with the tiny rink at Groveland? Even after the P.W. dept. poor attempt to expand this rink, residents will encounter inadequate skating area. The childrens skating races that I had moped would be adders will face similar problems. It is time that this city recognizes th* recreation needs of its residents and supports such with competent planning and reasonable maintenance. There is no compromise for decent skating surfaces, especially on weekends and extended holidayS facilities the mosywRen residents use the t. It appears that we ar.e not progressing with park facilities, but rather moving backwards as displayed by this years ice rinks, If lack of funds is reason for deteriation of I would suggest the city re the skating rinks, addingexpensive 1 align its priorities. I do not think that �pensi� new park signs should be a primary goal of your planning, if important activities need more attention. Sincerely Yours, Phomas LaHoud cc City Administrator City Council MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: JANUARY 3, 1989 SUBJECT: SKATING RINKS This is a list of opening dates for neighboring cities skating rinks: December 16 Anoka December 17 New Brighton December 17 Shoreview (had to close 3 days that week due to 40 degree weather) December 16 & 20 Spring Lake Park (opened one rink early, the others later) December 20 Fridley December 21 Arden Hills December 23 Mounds View December 23 Blaine December 23 Columbia Heights The City of Mounds View advertised the opening of neighborhood skating rinks on Saturday, December 17, weather permitting. Unfortunately, skating rinks were not established before December 23 due to warm weather in early December and 40 degree above weather the week of December 19. Some cities chose to flood rinks on double shifts, during the night and morning, to establish early ice. The City of Mounds View does do this on occasion when the weather is favorable. This is very costly because of overtime wages and also depletes the crew for daytime duties. For this reason, Rick Minetor, Mike Ulrich and I agreed that to spend an exhorbitant amount of time for ice establishment when the weather was unfavorable was a waste of time and money. As you know, most of the listed cities, have a separate park crew designated only for parks work. The City of Mounds View parks crew also func�icns in the public works pool and spends time on snow plowing, i vehicle maintenance, and water main breaks; all Of which _ took place during the December 17 - December 31 ti:,Iespan. MS/SL ALtaChment HILLVIEW - NO STATISTICS AVAILABLE SKATING RINK STATISTICS TOTAL NUMBER DATE RINK HOURS OPEN OF SKATERS AVERAGE 12/23 Groveland 6 (4 - 10 pm) 36 6/hour 12/24 Groveland 7 (9 am - 4 pm) 40 5.7/hour 12/25 Groveland CLOSED 12/26 Groveland 9 (1 - 10 pm) 29 3.2/hour 12/27 Groveland 9 (1 - 10 pm) 31 3.4/hour 12/28 Groveland 9 (1 - 10 pm) 42 4.6/hour 12/29 Groveland 9 (1 - 10 pm) 31 3.3/hour 12/23 Lambert 6 (4 - 10 pm) 32 5.3/hour 12/24 Lambert 7 (9 am - 4 pm) 11 1.5/hour 12/25 Lambert CLOSED 12/26 Lambert 8 (1 - 9 pm) 25 3.1/hour 12/27 Lambert 9 (1 - 10 pm) 57 6.3/hour 12/28 Lambert 9 (1 - 10 pm) 65 7.2/hour 12/29 Lambert 9 (1 - 10 pm) 61 6.7/hour 12/23 Woodcrest 6 (4 - 10 pm) 30 5/hour 12/24 Woodcrest 7 (9 am - 4 pm) 21 3/hour 12/25 Woodcrest CLOSED 12/26 Woodcrest 9 (1 - 10 pm) 21 2.3/hour 12/27 Woodcrest 9 (1 - 10 pm) 43 4.7/hour 12/28 Woodcrest 9 (1 - 10 pm) 45 5/hour 12/29 Woodcrest 9 (1 - 10 pm) 39 4.3/hour HILLVIEW - NO STATISTICS AVAILABLE citq of V RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 7843055 October 18, 1989 Good Day: It's been a year since Environmental Specialists have been contracted by the City of Mounds View to perform a comprehensive maintenance management study of Silver View Park pond. The research has been performed, the data has been collected, and their presentation is ready. Environmental Specialists will be presenting their information and recommendations regarding the maintenance and management of Silver View Park pond on Monday, November 13, 1989 at City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will be televised on Cable TV Public Access Channel 16. Everyone interested is invited to attend the meeting or watch the live presentation on Cable TV Channel 16. For more information, please call 784-3055. Sincerely, Maryaarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR 1 "' PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1989 SUBJECT: SILVER VIEW PARK MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE Staff is requesting the City Council to consider appointing a committee to be involved in the development of a Silver View Park master plan. This committee should be involved in the formulation of survey questions regarding Silver View Park development. For this reason, the appointment of a planning committee is the first step of the Silver View Park Master Plan. One option is to appoint the Parks and Recreation commission as the planning committee. If Council chooses not to appoint the Parks and Recreation Commission, staff recommends that this committee be comprised of seven members including representatives of diverse segments of the City. Since a community park typically offers both active and passive facilities, it would be advantageous to appoint a representative of each. A possible committee composition could be as follows: 1. Park and Recreation Commission member 2. Neighborhood resident 3. Senior Citizen 4. Passive user 5. Active user 6. At -large community member 7. At -large community member Staff liaison, Mary Saarion RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests Council to consider appointing a committee for the Silver View Park Master Plan as soon as possible so that the planning process can begin as outlined in the master plan schedule. MS/SL MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 6, 1989 SUBJECT: SILVER PARK MASTER PLAN Staff recommends this proposal for a schedule of steps in the development of a master plan for Silver View Park. #1 Determine a Planning Bod - (November). City Council must delegate a planning body who would be responsible for participating in the development of survey questions. These survey question results would be used in the process of developing a master plan for Silver View Park. This body could be the Parks and Recreation Commission or a special task force. #2 Develop Survey Questions - (November - December). This would be in coordination with Parks and Recreation Commission, the planning body, City Council and Staff. #3 Format the Surve - (December - January). This would be the responsibility of Decision Resources. #4 Survey Implementation - (January). Also to be done by Decision Resources. #5 Presentation of Survey Results - (February). Decision Resources. #6 Develop a Master Plan - (February - March). The planning body would hold a series of meetings and using the survey results develop a park site plan, funding resource plan and a proposed implementation schedule. #7 Hold Public Hearin s - (April). The Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council would hold public hearings to review the master plan. #8 Approval of Master Plan - (May). City Council would approve the master plan as recommended by the planning body/Parks and Recreation Commission. MS/SL Attachment pq z >4 1:4 P4 n. .1 Xy: Z: {Y 0 m z XXX. " 0 .�: �: :X , i., �x �X 14 X.X X X ol 00 > M 0 H z 10 0 UI 0 -F-q -P r. 4-) r -q ro Ea ul a) 0 H m z (1) > m P4 Z M 0 >i � (1) —1 H W :J � � � 04 > M a) to >i �4ai >4 4.) 0 0 0 r -i > U) 4 > 4J P4 � -P � m :$ (1) :j a) En 4 -P En tz H r. 4-) r. �q F! 0 4J f� r� 0 104 > �4 H rd Q) H 0 a) (1) r4 H En w 1� p -P > �4 0 > r� H M W P4 M V) E-1 41-- 41= =w 4# MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 19, 1989 SUBJECT: RAMSEY COUNTY PLAN FOR PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE Staff will distribute a document which has been developed and proposed as a plan for Ramsey County parks, trails and open space. This plan was developed by a consulting agency and committee. The plan was instigated by "Friends of the Parks". More background and information will be given at a future meeting after Commissioners have a chance to read and discuss the plan. MS/SL RA M T�@LJLJ 0 ;�J COUNTY LEAGUE Of LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CAPITOL COUNTY OF MINNESOTA _ RAMSEY COUNTY MEMBERS Arden Hills TOPIC: i Falcon Heights Gem Lake Lauderdale Little Canada Maplewood Mounds Vie% New Brighton North Oaks rtn St. Paul Ramsey County Roseville St. Anthony St. Paul Shoreview Vadnais Heights White Bear Lake White Bear Township ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Mounds View School District # 621 North St. Paul/ Maplewood School District #f 622 Roseville School District * 623 White Bear Lake Sch. Dist. #f 624 msny Soil & Water �onse vation District DATE/ 183 University Avenue East St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612) 227-5600 October RCLLG Meeti "Bike Path Link—ups Between Municipalities" Wednesday, October 18, 1989 7:30 p.m. Vadnais Heights City Hall (Please see map on 687 E. County Road F reverse side.) Ken Buckeye - Transportation Planner, Minnesota Department of Transportation Greg Mack - Director, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department John Wirka - Principal Designer, St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department Your community's parks director was asked to send to Greg Mack a map with existing bike paths and lanes as well as proposed bikeways -- either lanes or paths. Greg has used this information to come up with a comprehensive map showing all the municipalities' bikeways and the need for link -ups between them. Please join us on October 18 to examine this map and to hear Greg give a County perspective, Ken Buckeye give a State perspective and John Wirka give a City of St. Paul perspective to the bikeway issue. Please call RCLLG President and Little Canada Councilmember Beverly Scalze at 483=1055 or RCLLG Coordinator Merideth Chelberg at 227-5600 if you have questions about the meeting. f COU D, O'd �7 L C4.. L C.r A Rd 01 U KIL VADMAIS HEIGHTS Fit 914 t M.'W It lid ~W M"W 01, p _111W *V It— A. ith6m, ...0 P.4 a 4 3120 M0 94 A� N - - — - .... — - — - — - h A, molt." "TLIF '60- rj Rd C__; . -1 Rd AMADA aw.a« "PiW Qw. BA LV bE J-Ft� P1 0 L.41 Rd U OL -t,• D.—t fqD, A, Co Ad 5 2 a M, old Will. Rd -,OSEVILL nw'1 I�A— '.7 - R&O X -ft 7 Zi z— am—.t slow A, Ar AotwM1' W 7 P1 awl~ Al VA— An Vadnais Heights City Hall is at the intersection of County Road F and Clover Ave. If you are going from 694, take Rice Street north on Rice to County Road F (about 2 miles). Turn right or east onto County Road F and continue about 12 miles to Clover. If you are going from the North, take 96 to Centerville Road, then take Centerville Road South to County Road F. Turn right or west on County Road F and go about 2 mile to Clover. MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPT. 2401. HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112 784-3055 SCHOOL VACATION EXCURSIONS EASTMAN NATURE CENTER AT ELM CREEK Thursday, October 19 (MEA) Pack your lunch, dress for the weather ' and be ready for outdoor adventure. We'll have a naturalist's program activity at Eastman Nature Center followed by a picnic lunch. After lunch, we'll stop off at the play structure for lots of opportunity to play, explore the nature park facilities and play games. WHEN: Thursday, October 19 WHO: Children 6 - 12 years old TIME: 9:00 a.m. departure from City Hall 3:00 p.m. return time FEE: $5.00/person Bring a bag lunch and dress for the weather ROLLER SKATING AT CHEEP SKATE Friday, October 20 (MEA) Jump on the bus at City Hall where we'll head for Cheep Skate roller skating arena in Coon Rapids. Enjoy an afternoon of roller skating during your MEA day off!! WHEN: Friday, October 20 WHO: Children 8 - 12 years old TIME: 12:30 p.m. departure 4:30 p.m. return time FEE: $5.00/person for bus transportation, skates and admission DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS: Tuesday, October 17, 1989 SCHOOL VACATION EXCURSIONS NAME GRADE DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS EXCURSION: Eastman Nature Center [ ] Roller Skating [ ) AMT. ENCL. $ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RETURN FORMS TO MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MSV 55112 784-3055 MEA SPLASH DAYS at EDGEWOOD POOL OCTOBER 19 AND 20 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. $1.00/person Bring your towel and swim suit and have a great time swimming with : your friends at the Edgewood Swimming Pool during MEA vacation. All non -swimmers must be accompanied by an adult. MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 784-3055 MEA SPLASH DAYS at EDGEWOOD: POOL OCTOBER 19 AND 20 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. $1.00/person Bring your towel and swim su'it' and have , a great time swimming with your friends at the Edgewood Swimming Pool during MEA vacation. All non -swimmers must be accompanied by an adult., MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPT. 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112 784-3055 SCHOOL VACATION EXCURSIONS EASTMAN NATURE CENTER AT ELM CREEK Thursday, October 19 (MEA) Pack your lunch, dress for the weather and be ready for outdoor adventure. We'll have a naturalist's program activity at Eastman Nature Center followed by a picnic lunch. After lunch, we'll stop off at the play structure for lots of opportunity to play, explore the nature park facilities and play games. WHEN: Thursday, October 19 WHO: Children 6 - 12 years old TIME: 9:00 a.m. departure from City Hall 3:00 p.m. return time FEE: $5.00/person Bring a bag lunch and dress for the weather ROLLER SKATING AT CHEEP SKATE Fririav nrtnhar 9.6 (MRA) Jump on the bus at City Hall where we'll head for Cheep Skate roller skating arena in Coon Rapids. Enjoy an afternoon of roller skating dining your MEA day off!! WHEN: Friday, October 20 WHO: Children 8 - 12 years old TIME: 12:30 p.m. departure 4:30 p.m. return time, FEE: $5.00/pers6n 4or bus transportation, skates and admission DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS: Tuesday, October 17, 1989 SCHOOL VACATION EXCURSIONS NAME ADDRESS GRADE DATE OF BIRTH EXCURSION: Eastman Nature Center [ ) Roller Skating [ ] AMT. ENCL. $ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RETURN FORMS TO MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION DEPAR ENT b -U __ WLlflb YOUTHBOWLING LEAGUE DESIGNED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (BOYS AND GIRLS) 7th GRADE AND UP WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THIS PROGRAM IS JOINTLY SPONSORED BY SCHOOL TRICT #621, MOUNDS VIEW PARK AND RECREATION, AND MOUNDS VIEW LIONS CLUB. NAME: ADDRESS: WHEN: SATURDAYS 9:30-11:30 A.M. SEPTEMBER 30th THRU DECEMBER 9th (NO BOWLING NOVEMBER 25th) -WHERE: MERMAID BOWLING LANES HWY.#10 AND COUNTY RD. H. COST: $35.00 PER PERSON 10 WEEKS OF BOWLING 3 GAMES PER WEEK SHOES ARE PROVIDED FREE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: CAROL JOHNSON 636-5674 MARY SAARIEN 784-3055 REGISRATIONS ARE DUE - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th ANY PHYSICAL OR SPECIAL NEEDS? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN: YES NO BIRTHDATE: PHONE: ZIP: IF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CONTACT MARY SAARIEN AT 784-3066. PARENTAL CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE: PARENT OR GUARDIAN's SIGNATURE RETURN REGISTRATION AND$35.00 TO: MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION VARY SAARIEN (make checks payable to M.V. Parks 2401 HWY. # 10 and Recreation) MOUNDS VIEW, MN. 55112 l }3.� MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DEPT, 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 784-3055 Special Olympics Aquatics Program Student eight years and older are eligible to join the team and compete in the Minnesota Special Olympics Aquatics Meet on February 24, 1990 at Humboldt High School. Training will begin January 3 and will conclude with the Special Olympics Aquatics Meet on February 24. This program has been designed to have one-on-one coaching using Red Cross certified swimming staff. The coaching sessions will meet twice per week on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The registration deadline is November 15. WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Edgewood Community Center DATES: January 3 - February 24, 1990 FEE: $48/person for 16 - 30 min. coaching lessons For more information call 784-3055 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL OLYMPICS AQUATICS REGISTRATION FOR NAME ADDRESS PARENT'S NAME DATE OF BIRTH PHONE NO. WORK NO. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT. 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112 784-3055 0000000000000000000 000a000aovaoovaaovaovaaoa00000aooaoao SLS"E STREET LIVE Fizday, December I Come with us to Sesame Street! The bus will leave from City Hall at 9:15 a.m. and return at approximately 1:30 p.m. The fee for this exciting performance is $9.50/person. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The show is at the Met Center. There are a limited number of tickets, so register early! ---------------------------------------- SESAME STREET LIVE REGISTRATION FORM NAME AGE ADDRESS PHONE NO. (HOME) NUMBER OF TICKETS X $9.50 = $ (WORK) PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPT. 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 784-3055 Child's Play Theater Company Presents WINNIE THE POOH Friday, October 20 Don't miss this delightful musical romp with Winnie the Pooh, the famous bear of Very Little Brain, and all his friends -- Christopher Robin, Rabbit, Eeyore and Piglet, too! The bus departs from Mounds View City Hall at 12:00 noon and returns at approximately 3:45 p.m. A maximum of 35 tickets are available, so registrations are on a first- come, first -serve basis. The fee of $7.50/person includes bus transportation and admission to the play. All children must be accompanied by an adult. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "WINNIE THE POOH" REGISTRATION FORM NAME NAME ADDRESS PHONE NO. (H) # OF TICKETS X $7.50 = $ (W) AGE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW .,- I- I . Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 784-3055 Edgewood Inn's-,, Old Fashioned Christmas Thursday, December 14 Hot cider brewing - over an open fire and a sleigh ride awaits you as you depart from the bus at the Edgewood Inn in Cannon Falls. Following your sleigh ride; youi will be escorted into the dining room for a fabulous smorgasbord luncheon. After your meal, you will be entertained- with your favorite Christmas songs, by the Mankato State University Choir. This wonderful holiday trip departs from Mounds View City Hall at 11:45 a.m. and will return home at approximately 5:30 p.m. The fee of $27.50 includes motorcoach transportation, smorgasbord luncheon and entertainment. Registrations can be sent to the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department. If you have any questions, please call the recreation department at 784-3055. NAME ADDRESS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ed ewood Inn Old Fashioned Christmas Registration PHONE NO. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 784-3055 GE]UTOL FROLICS, at the Orpheum Theater Saturday, October 28 This is your BIG chance to see the Brainerd Community Theater present the "Geritol Frolics". A cast of 85 members, all over the age of .55, will delight you with two and one-half hours of musical performances: Top dollar seats and bus transportation all for a cost of $21.00 per person. Bus departure is from the Mounds View City Hall at 1:30 p.m. We will return at approximately 6:00 p.m. Only 40 tickets are available, so register soon! NAME ADDRESS GERITOL FROLICS REGISTRATION FORM PHONE PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW