HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/1990CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
May 24, 1990
Lakeside Park/City Hall
6:30 p.m./7:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m. joint meeting with Spring Lake Park Recreation Commission at
Lakeside Park. Meet at the beach house.
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CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF APRIL 26, 1990 MINUTES
COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
AGENDA ADDITIONS
SILVER PARK PROPOSAL REVIEW
REQUEST BY RESIDENT - FENCE ALONG EDGEWOOD DRIVE
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GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD UPDATE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JUNE 9 - LAKESIDE BEACH HOUSE DEDICATION
JUNE 16 - HILLVIEW PARK OPEN HOUSE
YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS - INFORMATIONAL
PARK SIGNS: NEIGHBORHOOD PARK WATCH
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
April 26, 1990
Mounds View City Hall
6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by
Chairperson Wayne Burmeister.
ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Burmeister, Silvis, Starr, and
Stevenson.
Commissioners absent: Trettel and Long.
Staff present: Director Saarion and Administrative
Assistant Linke.
MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis and
seconded by Commissioner Stevenson to approve the
March 22, 1990 minutes as written. Motion passed:
4 ayes, 0 nayes.
PRESENTATION OF Director Saarion presented Parks and Recreation
PLAQUE TO Chairperson Burmeister with a plaque commemorating
CHAIRPERSON BURMEISTER his 20th year on the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister reported on the progress of
Lakeside Park. The Lion's requested that the name
be changed to Lion's Lakeside Park. It was stated by
both Chairperson Burmeister and Director Saarion that
this request has been met with controversy from both
the Spring Lake Park and Mounds View City Councils.
On May 7, a representative from the Spring Lake Park
Lions will be present at the City Council meeting to
formally request this name change. Director Saarion
added that in addition to going before the two
councils, the issue require a public hearing.
Chairperson Burmeister and Director Saarion stated
that resident Robert Halseth had expressed concern
regarding the name change, as he was one of the
original members of Playground, Inc., the founders of
Lakeside Park. Chairperson Burmeister suggested that
Playground, Inc. be acknowledged at the dedication of
Lakeside Park. A discussion ensued regarding the
name change of Lakeside Park. A suggestion was
made by Commissioner Starr to involve past members
of Playground, Inc. in the Lakeside Park Improvement
Planning Committee.
After further discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner
Silvis, to table the name change issue until input can
be received from Playground, Inc. members, and until
members of Playground, Inc. are adequately
recognized for their contribution to the establishment
of Lakeside Park. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
SILVER VIEW TASK FORCE Director Saarion stated that the final meeting of the
task force had been held and that the Silver View
Task Force proposal was being copied. It will be
mailed to Commissioners prior to the joint meeting
with the Parks and Recreation Commission, Task
Force and City Council on Monday, May 7 at 5:00
p.m. Director Saarion stated that the proposal
followed the master plan fairly close. The only
predicted controversy could be with the proposed
seasonal maintenance person for Silver View Park.
Commissioner Stevenson asked if there would be
enough work for one person, eight hours per day, five
days per week. Director Saarion responded that there
could be enough work with maintaining the wood
chip paths, trimming and pruning trees and bushes,
cleaning the picnic shelter and maintaining the buffer
zone, park inspections and other work.
The Commissioners inquired on the date of the
Celebrate MN dedication of the picnic shelter.
Chairperson Burmeister stated that a date was to be
set up this next week, and suggested that a meeting
day be chosen to plan the dedication. A meeting date
of Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. was decided.
Director Saarion to contact Mayor Hankner to invite
her to the meeting.
In addition, Celebrate MN dedication, Director Saarion
suggested that this meeting also include a meeting
with Decision Resources regarding the recent City
Survey.
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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS Director Saarion stated that three Eagle Scouts had
approached the department for projects in the last
couple of weeks. Those projects are:
e ) 1. Twin sandlot volleyball courts at Silver View.
2. Single sandlot volleyball court at Oakwood.
3. Restructure the volleyball court at Woodcrest.
Chairperson Burmeister requested that the projects be
documented for future reference.
CARPET REPLACEMENT
AT PARK BUILDINGS Director Saarion received approval from the City
Council to request bids for re -carpeting all four parks.
After visiting several neighboring communities park
buildings to see floor coverings used, it was
determined that carpeting would best serve our park
buildings. A brown, industrial carpeting was chosen.
TEEN PROGRAMMING Director Saarion stated that teen programming was
very difficult. According to a recent survey, teens
listed activities such as talking on the telephone,
gathering with friends, watching television, playing
video games, etc. as primary activities. These
activities are difficult to program. Some communities
are going with "risk programming" for teens, such as
rock diving at Taylors Falls for example. The Mounds
! View Parks and Recreation Department has not offered
program activities that are a risk due to liability
reasons. It was also mentioned that programming
afterschool teen activities is difficult because of
difficulties in securing facilities.
Director Saarion reviewed a program that was
proposed for a Junior Wrestling Program. Staff will
request the availability of the wrestling room with
Irondale Athletic Coordinator Jim Colletti in hopes of
coordinating the program beginning in September.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS Director Saarion stated that afterschool programs are
doing well at Sunnyside and not well at Pinewood for
reasons unknown. Mrs. Lin has requested an
extended latchkey type program several times, which
was offered by the department, but so far, this
program has yet to receive more than one registrant.
ADOPT A PARK Director Saarion stated that the "Adopt -a -Park" article
was placed in the City Newsletter, and that a call had
been received regarding the program. Staff will be
coordinating with volunteers to pick up trash,
schedule parks and supply trash bags.
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GREENFIELD PARK
BASEBALL FIELD Staff reported that the Mounds View Athletic
Association has been unsuccessful in raising adequate
funds to completely remodel Greenfield Park. Il was
agreed upon by the department and MVAA to request
that the $14,000 budgeted for 1990 on fencing.
Director Saarion presented options to the Commission
and opened the floor up for discussion.
The Commission agreed that the higher fence is better
than extending the fence into the wetland. Staff
stated that the MVAA will consider using a $500
donation received to construct an equipment shed and
that they would be partially responsible for grooming
the field. The Commission asked if a warning track
would be installed. Staff responded that a warning
track would be constructed. The Commission agreed
that the bleachers should be moved as shown on the
diagram. Staff noted that a letter would be written to
the residents whose yards abutted the park informing
them of the proposed action.
A motion was made by Chairperson Burmeister,
seconded by Commissioner Starr to approve the
proposed Greenfield baseball field fencing and other
revisions as shown on diagram. Motion passed:
4 ayes, 0 nayes
Director Saarion added that the MVAA has requested
that staff perform NYSCA training for their volunteer
coaches. This training will be done on May 5. Staff is
excited about the receptiveness of the MVAA regarding
certification. It was desireable for MVAA coaches to
be certified to ensure liability insurance, especially
since a great number of games are played on City
fields.
NEXT MEETING The Commission was reminded that the next meeting
will be a joint meeting with Spring Lake Park on May
241 1990 beginning at the Lakeside Beach House.
ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson,
seconded by Commissioner Silvis to adjourn the
meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0
nayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary aarion, Director
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
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MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112
784-3055
FAX: 784-3462
May 16, 1990
Dear Commissioner:
May has traditionally been a joint meeting with the Spring Lake Park Recreation
Commission at Lakeside Park. We will follow tradition this year too.
Please meet at Lakeside Park beach house at 6:30 p.m. After the joint meeting, we
will proceed to City Hall Council Chambers to finish business on the agenda.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call me at 784-3055.
Sincerely,
Mary Saarion, Director
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: MAY 16, 1990
SUBJECT: SILVER VIEW PARK PROPOSAL REVIEW
As you may recall, Council requested the Parks and Recreation Commission to review
the Silver View Park proposal and offer a recommendation. The modified
recommendations are attached and should replace the others in your proposal book.
I would like to propose that the Commission consider adding additional sprinkling
system piping to accommodate the soccer field and around the picnic shelter. This
was an oversight.
Additional sprinkling would provide the means for turf management. Since the
pumping and electrical system is already in place, additional piping, heads and
installation would be the only cost factors.
The soccer field had always been the intended expansion area for irrigation. Grass
has been impossible to grow without the means of watering.
The expanded sprinkling system would provide a means to maintain the beauty of the
park.
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784-3055
FAX: 784-3462
May, 1990
Dear Councilmembers and Parks and Recreation Commissioners:
We, the Silver View Park Task Force, thank you for giving us the opportunity to
review the priorities for park improvements at Silver View Park. As you review this
plan, please remember that it was our attempt to represent the whole community with
facility recommendations that are desireable for many ages and interests.
The narrative reflects the group's recommendations regarding park concept issues,
funding options and schedule, and future plan flexibility.
We look forward to meeting with you and reviewing our recommendations for the
Silver View Park plan.
Sincerely
THE SILVER VIEW PARK TASK FORCE
George Andres Deborah Ashworth
Ron Fagerstrom Adeline Lee
David Long Ron Margo
David Rademacher
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SILVER VIEW PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN
CONCEPT PLAN
Silver View Park has been divided into three areas. Each area constitutes a different
function or "concept". The three areas and their functions are listed below in the
description of the "Concept Plan'.
Concept #1 - Silver View Park Pond.
This area includes the body of water and the pond buffer area. The function of this
area is to provide the natural resources for a nature setting.
Concept #2 - Nature/Passive Area.
This area includes all the parkland around the pond, and the natural wooded areas of
the western area of the park. This area is predominantly for nature activities such as
hiking and nature study.
Concept #3 - Active Play/Social Area.
This area includes the upper part of the park. This area is intended to provide play
and social gathering facilities to accommodate people of all ages. Active play facilities
and activities should not infringe on the passive, nature area.
This concept plan is important to understand because it was the basis of formulating
many recommendations for issues regarding improvements to Silver View Park.
The first concept or function area that was discussed was the pond area. The
consensus of the group was to adopt the recommendations of Environmental
Specialists through resolution. The Task Force offers a draft resolution for
consideration. A map illustrating pond buffer growth and pruning has been added to
the plan to offer more specific guidelines. It was also agreed that the pond should
be analyzed by water biologists on a yearly basis so that water quality measures can
be implemented as the conditions deem necessary.
The buffer zone around the pond is intended to provide nesting habitat for wildlife
and serve as a filter for chemicals and litter. It was agreed upon by the group that
the entire pond should have at least an 8 to 12 foot buffer of growth.
The second park concept or function area is the Passive/Nature Area. This includes
the park land around the pond as well as the wooded area of the park located on the
western side of the parking lot. This area is intended for passive activities such as
hiking, cross country skiing, quiet contemplation, nature study and low-key picnicking.
This area is intended to mimic a wilderness, to provide an inner-city forest, nature
area. The intention is to attract many plant species and wildlife for observation and
study. The rustic "state park", natural look is appropriate for this area.
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Concept or function number three is the Active Area. This area is intended to provide
facilities for people who want to participate in physical or social activity. The group's
desire was to try to provide facilities for all age groups and to incorporate social
activities as well as athletic and fitness facilities. The intention of this area is to
encourage people to recreate by offering them the opportunity to use facilities.
PARK PRIORITIES
The issue of priorities for park improvements was discussed. The group wishes to
emphasize that priorities are not "set in stone" and should have flexibility to change
when and as funding is available or special requests are made for different
improvements. The priority list and schedule is simply a guideline. Priorities may
change and the schedule will probably be altered to accommodate the funding
opportunities in the future.
FUNDING
Funding was another issue discussed. It is understood by the entire Task Force that
funding is the key to the implementation of the improvement plan. Since funding is
parochial in the realm of this group, it is assumed that the city Council will deal with
funding options as it relates to the entire city funding picture. Therefore, although
suggestions have been given for funding sources, it is understood that the schedule
will most likely be altered.
DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Donations and contributions by community organizations was another issue discussed,
especially since donations and contributions provide over half the improvement
funding. Therefore, the committee realizes the value and need for providing an open
avenue to request funding for park improvements. To facilitate willing donations, and
grateful receiving of donations, the Task Force has suggested these guidelines.
1. Donations may provide the funding of improvements according to items on the
priority list, or
2. If sufficient monies are available to fund the improvement, the donating group
could choose one of two options.
a. The City would retain the money until enough funds were accumulated
to fund the priority.
b. The group could choose another improvement in which the funds were
sufficient.
3. Facilities improvements not on the Master Plan to be funded by the donating
organization, must comply with the park concept plan and must be approved by
the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council.
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LIBRARY CONNECTION
The City will pursue an access to the library from the park pond pathway considering
the feasibility, cost and easement agreement opportunities.
PARK PATHWAYS
The issue of the pathway around the pond was discussed and resolved with
unanimous agreement that the path should continue around the entire pond. It was
also agreed that the path around the pond should remain a woodchip material to
comply with the nature concept. Furthermore, it is the group's recommendation that
the woodchip path be completed as soon as possible.
The issue of the pathway around the pond was discussed and resolved with
unanimous agreement that the path should continue around the entire pond. It was
also agreed that the path around the pond should remain a woodchip material to
comply with the nature concept. Furthermore, it is the group's recommendation that
the pathway be completed as soon as possible. The path will require narrowing at
the easement access by the Janis property. At the time the pathway is completed,
landscaping will be planned to designate public versus private land.
A hard surface pathway is designated for the active area of the park. This path will
connect the activity areas. The hard surface will enable bikes, skateboard, rollerblade,
wheelchairs and stroller use.
Of lesser priority, was a bridge for future installation. It is suggested that the bridge
be a simple pedestrian bridge rather than a bridge accommodating maintenance
vehicles, because with installation of the culvert, maintenance staff will have a
vehicular passageway on the path. The group's opinion is that two vehicular
passageways are not needed. The cost of the bridge would then decrease. This
recommendation is contingent on the installation of the culvert.
PLACEMENT OF AMENITIES
This master plan is general in nature to allow for flexibility in an ever-changing
world. Specific direction such as placement of park amenities is not given but instead
suggests that the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council will determine
such placement.
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PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT
Procedures for the amendment of the Silver View Park Master Plan is as follows:
1. The Park and Recreation Commission must review any amendment to the plan.
2. The Council upon recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission
will review the amendment.
3. A public hearing must be held.
4. Final approval by simple majority of the Council must be given by resolution.
The criteria of any amendment is that it follows the concept plan described in this
plan.
AMPHEMEATER
Provisions for the re -sloping of the amphitheater will be made as funds and manpower
are available.
Two smaller bridges or culverts are suggested for the nature path located in the gully
area off of the Silver Lake Road access and the area along Long Lake Road near the
Scotland Green parking lot.
PARK MAINTENANCE PROPOSAL
It was affirmed by the Silver View Task Force Committee that the maintenance
expectation of Silver View Park exceeds the present capabilities of the City. The Task
Force does not recommend lowering the expectation, but instead makes a
recommendation to the City Council to hire a seasonal employee from May until
September for the purpose of performing park maintenance at Silver View Park.
Duties would include pathway maintenance, pond buffer area trimming, litter pick-up,
cleaning the picnic shelter, tending bushes and plants, watering trees, sweeping
basketball court, raking the sand volleyball court and inspection of equipment and
facilities. This maintenance employee, if headquartered at the picnic shelter, could
house equipment and supplies in the storage room.
SPRINKLING SYSTEM EXPANSION
For future turf maintenance and park beautification, it is important to water the grass
to ensure grass growth. The sprinkling system mechanics are already installed
including a pump and electrical timer. The system was specified with the capabilities
and expectations for future expansion to the soccer field and picnic shelter area. The
expansion cost would simply be additional pipe, sprinkler heads and installation labor.
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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: MAY 16, 2990
SUBJECT: RESIDENTS REQUEST FOR
FENCING ON EDGEWOOD DR.
Please find attached a letter from a concerned resident regarding
overthrown balls from the City Hall softball field onto Edgewood Drive.
This issue needs to be addressed. I have invited Mrs. Johnston to attend
the meeting to express her concerns.
MS/SL
May 3, 1990
Ms. Patty Johnston
7640 Woodlawn Dr. Side A
Mounds View, MN 55112
Dear Ms. Johnston:
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2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112
784-3055
FAX: 784.3462
Thank you for submitting your letter to the Parks and Recreation
regarding installation of a fence along Edgewood Drive to alleviate the
presence of softballs entering the road. As I indicated, your letter will be
on the Parks and Recreation Commission agenda for the May 24 meeting.
You are certainly welcome to attend the meeting. It will be held at 8:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers. (The Commission will be in joint session
with Spring Lake Park from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Lakeside Park) .
Your concern for the safety of children and passing vehicles is
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ma Saarion
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Parks, Recreation and Forestry
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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
(� FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: MAY 16, 2990
SUBJECT: CELEBRATE MN EVENT
Mayor Hankner and Chairperson Burmeister have agreed to discuss the
Celebrate MN event and dedication of the Silver View Park picnic shelter
at this meeting on May 24. Mayor Hankner indicated that she will be in
attendance at the meeting so that planning can begin.
MS/SL
MEMO TO: MAYOR HANKNER
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR 0
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 1990
SUBJECT: CELEBRATION IDEAS OF THE COMMISSION
I had mentioned to the Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson Wayne
Burmeister your idea of getting together to discuss ideas for a Celebrate MN event
dedicating the new picnic shelter at Silver View Park.
Chairperson Burmeister and the Park and Recreation Commissioners brainstormed
ideas and came up with these items that they thought would be a fun community
event. Here are some of the elements of the brainstorming session:
Theme: Dedication of the Picnic Shelter - City Council, Lion's Club, Eagles Club.
(Those who work together, play together; clean-up is fun!).
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
a. Hot dog lunch for participants.
b. Nature trail plant identification.
C. Orienteering - group participation.
d. Treasure hunt - greatest volume of litter collection.
e. Scavenger hunt - litter collection items competition.
f. Park booth to inform people of park offerings.
g. Celebrate MN souvenir prizes.
h. New games - everyone playing together.
The Commission thought it would be nice to first have a dedication ceremony to
thank participating funding groups.
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After the ceremony, a lunch could be served. Then the activities would begin. All the
activities would be nature orientated and suited for all ages. A few of the activities
would have an objective of "cleaning up the park" as well as having fun.
Perhaps specialists in orienteering and new games could be contracted to come in and
lead these two specialized activities which are great fun and participatory.
To follow the theme of Celebrate MN, prizes could be given out which advertise
Celebrate MN such as coffee mugs, t -shirts, cloth bags, etc.
A Celebrate MN banner could also be used to publicize that the City was the recipient
of the grant for the picnic shelter project.
The Commission thought that the 2nd or 3rd week of June would be a good time for
this event.
Again, these are ideas from the Parks and Recreation Commission, brought to you for
your consideration. Wayne Burmeister is generally available most evenings after 4:00
p.m. He stated that he would be happy to meet with you to discuss additional ideas
for a Celebrate MN celebration.
MS/SL
MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: MAY 17, 1990
SUBJECT: GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
Attached is the memorandum which will be discussed with the City
Council at the May 21 agenda session. This memo outlines options for
improvements with estimated costs. Hopefully Council will direct staff on
improvement options they wish to undertake and designate a funding
source. Staff will then be able to begin work on the improvements.
MVAA representatives have been requested to attend this meeting to voice
their requests.
If you have any questions, please call me for further information. If you
have definite opinions on what you desire at Greenfield Park, please call
the Council to let them know before the agenda meeting on Monday, May
21.
MS/SL
MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: MAY 15, 1990
SUBJECT: GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
Listed below are improvement options with estimated prices for improving Greenfield
Park baseball field.
Improvement
Expand the fencing
Install warning track
Re -fabric backstop
Add backstop and side netting
(100 feet/side and 15 feet high)
Sprinkling system with pit, pump and timer
Sod
Seed
Fill in ditch
Construction of dug outs
Equipment shed with concrete slab
Total estimations are ......................
Estimated Price
$5,000 - $9,000
$ 2,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 1,500.00
$14,000.00
$ 4,850.00
$ 2,400.00
$26,000.00
$ 8,000.00
$ 750.00
$65,500 - $69,500
In discussing improving the field, the Mounds View Athletic Association has indicated
to me that their top priority in field expansion by extending the fence and bringing
back the backstop.
Two options are available for right field expansion. One is to expand into the ditch
area. The other is to provide a higher barrier making home runs more difficult to
clear the barrier.
The backstop can be set back 10 - 12 feet to allow more playing area around
homeplate. This would require realignment of the sidelines fencing. If the backstop is
brought back, the hood will not "catch" foul balls and therefore, netting must be
placed covering homeplate and adjoining sides to alleviate foul balls infiltrating private
property or hitting spectators.
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MVAA's second priority is turf improvement. Turf improvement requires removal of
the present rocky material with 6 inches of black dirt topsoil. A choice of seeding or
sodding can then be chosen. However, a sprinkling system must accompany a turf
improvement program to insure subsequent years of good turf.
Dug outs and a field maintenance equipment storage barn are improvements that are
of lesser priority, although important to the MVAA Minor/Major baseball program.
Field drawings will be available at the agenda meeting. Hopefully Council can direct
staff as to improvements they wish to make so that funding can be requested or
budgeted. Members of MVAA will be present to express their requests.
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DEPT.
2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112
784-3055
HILLVIEW PARK
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, June 16
Celebrate the completion of the Hillview Park improvements ...
COME TO AN OPEN HOUSE AT HILLVIEW! Hillview Park open
house will be held on Saturdav, June 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 .m.
Come and see the new interior of the building. There will be
refreshments and lots of activities including sand volleyball,
races and relays, stick hockey, and family whiffleball games.
LOTS OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Pass the word to the
neighbors to meet at Hillview Park on Saturday, June 16 for
two hours of great fun.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DEPT.
2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112
784-3055
a 46" DMA 'al 10
BEACH DEDICATION
Saturday, June 9
A dedication celebration will be held on Saturday, June 9 at
Lakeside Park Beach to honor the Spring Lake Park Lion's Club
for donation of funds for the park improvements at Lakeside
Park.
Come to the beach on this opening day and thank the Lion's.
Participation in the celebration activities. Bring the whole
family. The dedication will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
UPDATE
May 17, 1990
SILVER VIEW PARK
The framework for the picnic shelter concrete floor has been installed. As soon as a
break in the weather appears, the concrete will be poured.
Eagle Scout candidate David Sanford is working on the sand volleyball courts and will
complete the project soon.
NYSCA COACHES TRAINING
This Saturday, May 19 the youth coaches will be receiving training and certification
with the National Youth Sports Coaches Association.
This year, 43 coaches are volunteering their services to summer youth sports in
programs offered through the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department.
SUMMER YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFMALL PROGRAMS
The summer youth athletic programs are as popular as always with over 400 children
participating. The number of Mounds View instructional teams are equivalent to
numbers of instructional teams in other neighboring cities which have double the
population of Mounds View! These programs are instructional programs emphasizing
skill development and enjoyment.
Four programs are joint collaborative programs with other neighboring cities including
New Brighton, Shoreview, Arden Hills, Columbia Heights, and St. Anthony. These
programs and team numbers (as of May 15) are as follows:
* = Cities which administer the youth league programs
NP = No program
DTP = Daytime playgrounds
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NB
CH
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Superball
*4
NP NP
4
NP
NP
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1
2
5-6 Softball
*2
DTP 2
1
2
Jr. Girls
1
*1 1
2
1
1
Sr. Boys
*1
(registration deadline June 1)
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2 8
11
3
5
* = Cities which administer the youth league programs
NP = No program
DTP = Daytime playgrounds
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As you can see the Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
administers three of the joint youth athletic leagues, which is more than any of the
other participating cities. Also, the City of Mounds View will overshadow all other
cities in team registrations once Senior Boys teams register.
The City of Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is innovator of
the Senior Boys Softball League, Superball League, and On -the -Ball League.
Over the years, the Department has collaborated with other cities interested in
participating in these successful leagues. Clearly the City of Mounds View is a leader
in the forefront of youth athletic programming.
SUMMER SEASONAL STAFF
Summer seasonal park employees and beach lifeguards will be reporting for work on
Tuesday, May 29. The rest of the seasonal staff will begin the first part of June with
programs beginning the second and third week of June.
CABLE COMM=E
The Cable Committee met on May 17 to determine guests and topics for the second
production of "A View from the Mound". This is the agenda of the next production
which will be shot on Wednesday, May 23, 1990.
1. Ramsey County composting
2. Civil Defense information on tornadoes - Don Hodges
3. Forester Wriskey - Pruning
4. Introduce Eagle Scout Candidates and their projects.
5. On-site interview with Tony Jambor - Bel Rae Ballroom Polka Fest
Barb Haake will serve as host; Jerry Skelly, Sr., Director; and Jerry Skelly, Jr. and
Dale Irving, as technicians.
MS/SL
MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: MAY 16, 2990
SUBJECT: PARK SIGNS: NEIGHBORHOOD PARK WATCH
One of our Mounds View residents, Mr. Wayne Engel, works for St. Paul
in the sign department. He has brought me a neighborhood Park Watch
sign that St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department uses in all their parks.
I would like to show the Parks and Recreation Commission this sign to
get your opinion.
I personally think that the sign is very good looking and provides
pertinent information to citizens regarding park activities and
emergencies. It provides citizens with a perception of accessibility to the
Parks and Recreation Department and asks their participation in park
security.
MS/SL
Park S -t 4AV/c AWNIN6
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission
Minutes of April 23, 1990
o By the year 2000, regional parks will suffer reduced or no state funds to work with.
o Infrastructure will be past useful service, needing replacement or, rehabilitation.
o Will current plans meet the needs of special populations?
o Segregation could continue to be a problem, not only in parks but throughout the fabric of
this region.
o There is an increasing interest in making public facilities and services fee-for-service entities.
There is a concurrent trend to a divergently stratified society, on an economic have and have-
not criterion. How can this be rectified without excluding the have-nots from use of public
features such as recreation lands?
o Education, both K-12 and post -secondary, will move even further outside the classroom.
o Environment is a major concern;
- public concern is even wider than recognized.
- problems of environmental degradation are large, probably more severe than now
known.
- global warming, is real, not mythical.
- parks may assume greater importance as islands of preservation than they do now.
- noise and visual pollution will attract more attention than they do now.
o Other regional problems will overshadow parks.
o The current trend to active recreation lifestyles is leading to conflict with active users and
those who continue to seek low -impact natural area recreation open space preservation. Not
only in recreation, there is growing competition for the use of dwindling resources.
o Providers of regional services/facilities must market them to the extent that the public
continues to be aware of them, continues to use them, and continues to support them to
fiscal policy makers.
o Though park -user demand increases, and every population change that's been observed
since the inception of the system seems to be another factor which increases park demands,
the commission believes that it can state, with confidence, that one hundred years from now,
the only parts of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area that are likely to look as they do today are
the parks.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/OTHER BUSINESS
Mauritz said the next commission meeting would be May 14.
Meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane E. Larson, Secretary
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission
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Park Notes
A newsletter of the Friends of St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks
1621 Beechwood Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 698-4543
Volume 4 Number 2 May, 1990
Friends of St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, June 12,1990
6:00 PM at Lake Phalen Pavilion
Picnic Lunch $7:00
Walk part of the Burlington Northern Corridor Following the meeting.
Join the Friends, bring a friend, or meet a new Friend at the 3rd annual meeting of the Friends of St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks.
After a picnic supper and a short business meeting, walkers are invited to explore a portion of the abandoned railroad corridor.
The corridor promises to provide one of the most important links for the city and county trail system. The Friends have actively
promoted acquisition and development of this key trail link.
To order a box supper, send you check to 1621 Beechwood Ave. by June 5. For additional information call 698-4543.
Designs in Grass
Grass, crown vetch and a few shrubs are about all most of us are likely to see as we drive
down most Minnesota freeways. But it doesn't have to be that way. One new program seeks
to plant native wild flowers and plants. The Friends, inspired by board member David Lilly,
is working on yet another alternative.
Working with native shrubs and grasses, the landscape architectural firm of Oehme, Van
Sweden and Associates is developing a landscape design for the steep slope below the
Cathedral adjacent to 35E. Lilly was impressed with the work of the firm on various
University of Minnesota projects and saw the 35E steep slope as a way of introducing
thousands of Minnesota commuters to the possibilities that exist when landscaping in hard -
to -hold areas. There are several goals: hold the slope to prevent erosion, provide year round
beauty, and stimulate others with steep slopes to explore creative solutions to challenging
landscape problems.
Lilly is raising the funds for the architectural firm's design, the Minnesota Department of
Transportation will do the planting and the City of St. Paul will provide maintenance.
Planting should be completed this spring.
A book on the subject of landscaping with grasses which will help direct those who are
inspired by the 35E design is n' Design F)JnCdons and
Effects: Thomas A. Reinhardt, Martina Reinhardt and Mark Moskowitz.
Harriet Island/Lilydale
Remains Illusive
To blame or not to blame,
that is the question
Ramsey County DNR
survey underway
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Friends and other park lovers who thought they would have a chance to enjoy the new
improved Harriet Island/Lilydale Regional Park have undoubtedly turned blue if they
have been holding their breath waiting for the opening of the park.
"At the moment the hang-up is getting final approval of the Master Plan," said Peggy
Lynch, Friends Executive Director. One year ago the Master Plan was submitted to the
St. Paul City Council by the Riverfront Commission. Although the Council approved
the general plan and approved remodeling of the old pavilion, significant parts of the
Master Plan remain undecided. Yet to be determined are marina size and financing,
floating water break vs. solid jetty type water break, whether to dredge a channel to
return Harriet Island to island state, design of Lilydale campground, inclusion of Navy
Island as part of the regional park, and design of the levee.
Decisions must be made by the St. Paul City Council on all projects before the master
plan can submitted to the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, the next step
in the lengthy process. Some have alleged that the Council is attempting to nail down
too many fine details, thus slowing down major improvements to the area.
The Council has approved financing plans for redevelopment of the park and $10,000,000
is earmarked for the redevelopment. The city will be eligible for reimbursement by the
Open Space Commission from State funds earmarked for the regional park system.
However, to become eligible for the reimbursement, the Council and the Metropolitan
Parks and Open Space Commission must both approve the Master plan.
"This project just seems to keep dragging on and on. One can only hope it will be
completed sometime in our lifetime. Everyone is blaming everyone else for the delays.
Some blame the Council, others blame the parks division, others say no one wants to take
on the "live -a -boards" and the St. Paul Yacht Club, others blame the Riverfront
Commission. Although there may be enough blame to go around, the bottom line is this
park could become the jewel of the parks system. We can only hope that development
begins soon on our diamond in the rough," added Lynch.
Ramsey County is next on the list of counties to have it's natural resources counted,
listed and inventoried by the Minnesota County Biological Survey. The Survey
systematically gathers ecological data, county -by -county, on sensitive natural habitats
and rare plant and animal species in the state. It is part of the ongoing effort to inventory,
protect and manage the rare and endangered elements of Minnesota's natural resources.
The Survey, conducted by the Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage and
Nongame Wildlife programs, conducted its pilot phase in seven counties from 1987 to
1989. Initial aerial photographs are used to identify sites that merit ground survey.
Biologists and ecologists then do intensive field surveys of the highest -priority natural
areas. Not only the type and number of rare plant and animal species are recorded, but
also their condition.
All Survey information will be entered into the Minnesota Natural Heritage Database,
the only statewide repository of information on Minnesota's rare species and natural
communities. The database will prove invaluable during planning for highways, utility
corridors and other development projects. It will provide early notification of potential
natural resource conflicts and should help avoid inappropriate development.
Park Notes is published quarterly by the Friends of St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks. Editors are Peggy
Lynch and Jeanne Weigum. For additional information call (612) 698-4543.
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Counties surveyed during the pilot phase include Norman, Clay, Wilkin, Traverse, Big
Stone, Lac Qui Parle and Washington. The rapid development and resultant loss of
natural areas in the Metro area and the continued loss of native prairie habitat across the
state were prime reasons for selecting the pilot counties. Funds for the Survey are
provided in part by the "Chickadee Check -off' program which allows taxpayers to
contribute directly to the Nongame Wildlife Program when paying state income taxes.
The database is available to planners, land managers, private individuals and decision
makers. For more information on the Survey, contact B.J. Farley, public relations
coordinator of the Natural Heritage and Nongame Wildlife programs at 296-3344. *
Information for this report is drawn from DNR sources including the Minnesota County
Biological Survey Interim Report.
Funding for the Yawn! Here goes another article about that unspeakable issue, "How to pay for what
Regional Park System we want." But please try to stay with us on this one. Without a stable source of funding
the parks will...well you know what will happen.
Forty million in general obligation bonds for regional park acquisition with debt service
paid by State appropriations provided the basis for Metropolitan Council parks activities
starting in 1974. By 1977 State bonds replaced the regional bonds and from 1974 to 1980
the average appropriation was $27.4 million perbiennium. However, from 1981 to 1987
this average dropped to $14.5 million per biennium.
Regional park funding is falling far short of its needs. In 1987, the various implementing
agencies including St. Paul and Ramsey County, sought $31 million for capital
improvement funding despite actual needs of over $50 million. They received $15.5
million.
During the first six years of the regional park system the focus was acquisition and from
1975 to 1980 approximately $66.1 million was invested to acquire 14,000 additional
acres. since 1981, less than 1,000 acres have been acquired and park development or
redevelopment is the major focus with $51.4 million invested.
The Metropolitan Council requested $50 million for capital improvement during the
1990 legislative session. The legislature authorized $5 and authorized the Metropolitin
Council to use its own bonding authority for more of the regional park needs. Since the
Met Council's bonding would affect property taxes, it is doubtful that the bonding
authority will be used this year.
St. Paul parks need large The numbers make it clear. Funding for urban parks is not at the top of the legislative
sums: $32 million at Como agenda. Looking for a stable source of funding, the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space
Park, 33 million at Harriet Commission and the Met Council are exploring alternatives. Possibilities include a25%
Island/Lilydale local matching requirement on regional grants for park and trail development/redevel-
opment. This proposal has a serious downside for Ramsey County. Ramsey taxes to the
levy limit to cover services and programs and there is little likelihood the County could
provide a 25% cost share with regional park dollars. The end result: Ramsey would not
receive regional monies.
A sales tax to fund the metro regional infrastructure system is another possibility.
Included in this system are parks, Light Rail Transit, sewers, etc. A tax of 1/2 to 1 cent
are currently being tossed about.
The discussion will no doubt heat up before the 1991 legislative session.
Planning Agency
who uses Minnesota's parks and what do they do in them? The February Trend Reportm
by the Minnesota State Planning Agency reports that there are clear differences
Report Available
according to age, education and income.
Age is one of the strongest predictors of outdoor recreation participation. Children and
teen-agers are the most active with moderate declines beginning at about age 45. Those
declines continue through the older age groups. Age also determines the popularity of
various outdoor activities. Walking/hiking, fishing and pleasure driving are among the
most popular for all age groups over 25. While biking and swimming decline gradually
in popularity with age, field and ball sports drop far down the list after age 25. More
gentle activities like golf, nature study, and sightseeing increase in popularity with age.
To receive a copy of Trend Reports
As income and education increase, participation in outdoor recreation also increases.
Issue No. 43. contact the State
Adults without a high school diploma average 155 hours of outdoor recreation per year
Planning Agency, 300 Centennial
with individuals with some college averaging 234 hours. Adults with percapita income
Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St.
of less than $10,000 per year report significantly less outdoor recreational activity than
Paul, Mn 55155.
any other income group.
Mayor Names New
Mayor Jim Scheibel named nine citizens to pioneer St. Paul's new park commission.
Park Commission
Members are former councilperson Kiki Sonnen, Barbara Rose, Richard Arey, Mary
Forliti, Terrence Huntrods, Barbara Johnson, David Goodlow, Jill Danner and Anne
Kelly. Arey, Huntrods, and Kelly were members of St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks
Task Force which recommended that the city and county establish park commissions.
Trivia:
Why was Summit Avenue developed with wealthy mansions all in a row? To have a
place to drive the carriages each day. When the street was widened the property owners
From Lexington west to the river were persuaded to donate enough land on each side of
the street so it could be widened from 100 to 200 feet. The Parkway separated the driving
lanes and was planted with trees and had a bridle path. With the arrival of the horseless
carriage and the disappearance of the heard of "city horses" the bridle path became part
of the greenway. Running shoes have replaced horseshoes on the greenway.
It takes five electrical utilities plants to generate the power needed to heat the waterbeds
currently in use in the United States.
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