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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/29/1990CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ►�I=. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 25, 1990 MINUTES COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT If IV. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT — LAKESIDE PARK AGENDA ADDITIONS Vel. LAND ACQUISITION UPDATE AT GROVELAND PARK 1rVIT. CAPITAL BUDGET REVIEW FOR 1991 PROJECTS ) v, III. COMMISSIONERS' TERMS UPDATE IX. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA October 25, 1990 Mounds View City Hall 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Burmeister. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Burmeister, Long, Stevenson, Silvis, Trettel and Starr. Staff present: Saarion Visitor: Jack Newton MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Long to approve the September 27, 1990 minutes as written. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister reported on the continued progress at Lakeside Park regarding the improvements to the softball field. It was reported that additional sod was laid on the field. The remainder of the areas will be finished in the spring. LAND ACQUISITION - GROVELAND PARK Mr. Newton provided .appraised costs of the properties located on the northern border of Groveland Park. The appraiser suggested that parcel A could be split into two lots for $28,000 each. Parcel B containing the house and garage was appraised at $70,000 and Parcel C, the wooded lot, was appraised at $32,000. Chairperson Burmeister expressed his interest in pursuing the purchase of this land citing the fact that there are few chances available to acquire or enlarge park land. His opinion was that this was a good opportunity. The Commission inquired whether or not the Groveland Park Foundation might be a group willing to solicit support for the acquisition. 1 Commissioner Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Long to recommend to the City Council the acquisition of the three parcels of land. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Staff informed the Commission of the tight City budget and the likelihood that monies may not be available for the purchase of the properties. The Commissioners understood the circumstances. SPRING LAKE PARK - LAKESIDE PARK OPERATIONS REQUEST Staff reviewed the letter received by the Spring Lake Park Recreation Department regarding their Council's request to change operation responsibilities. Staff informed the Commission of Council's desire to discuss the issue. Staff had sent Mayor Wells information regarding in-kind services offered by the City of Mounds View to Lakeside Park. The Commission agreed that information such as this should be provided and discussed at a later date. Commissioner Stevenson added a final suggestion that perhaps the City should consider relinquishing responsibilities and annual funding for Lakeside Park. SECURITY LIGHTING AT GROVELAND PARK Staff informed the Commission that the City Council approved security lighting at Groveland Park through the installation of directional lighting Fixtures provided by NSP, to be placed on an NSP power pole. This option is the least expensive and is expected to provide more than adequate security lighting. WINONA AQUATIC CENTER REPORT Staff reviewed the report from Winona Parks and Recreation Department regarding financial data of their new water slide facility, as a point of interest. 1990 WARMING HOUSE/ RINK REPORTS Staff reviewed the survey report initiated by the profession regarding warming house/rink operations. Staff indicated that according to the survey, our operations are among the majority in most of the categories. 2 NEXT MEETING The Commission discussed an alternate date for the next meeting, since the regular meeting would fall on Thanksgiving Day. It was decided to combine November/December meetings and hold it on Thursday, December 6, 1990. TREE TRIMMING Commissioner Long asked about the brush/tree trimming activity at Silver View Park. Staff reported that many truck loads of trimmings were removed. The Commission expressed their concern that strict regulations be enforced pertaining to altering the park land. Staff replied that the City was trying to keep a handle on the trimming, insisting that all work be supervised or approved by Forester Wriskey. Staff mentioned the need to mark the property corners at Silver View Park, along the northern border. It is important to determine the home association land versus park land because some property lines run-in wooded areas. Chairperson Burmeister suggested that perhaps the Commission could take this on as a spring project. Chairperson Burmeister (a surveyor) expressed interest in supervising a scout troop for a merit badge project of survey and marking property corners with bird houses on posts. Commissioner Stevenson said that he would contact his son's scout troop about constructing the bird houses. Commissioner Trettel suggested that the residents of the home association be asked if they wish to help with the project. The Commission agreed that this would be a good spring, 1991 project. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Long made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 nays. Respectfully submitted, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL K3 C('t4 vound9viQ RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 784-3055 FAX: 784-3462 November 26, 1990 Dear Parks & Recreation Commissioners: The year end meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held on Thursday, December 6, 1990 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda is light and perhaps we can discuss goals for the next year, 1991. If the budget passes as presented there are many park improvements and projects in store for 1991. One new endeavor will be a land use study for the land north of 610 on County Road J. If you have time please take a drive to the Sysco Company and look to the south and east of their property and you will see the area which will be studied for land use opportunities. /ms If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call me at 784-3055. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry printed on recycled paper T 1-1 F� i C7 V 1=1-1 F__ -"-I- y ' 1=Z I:.1 Date L-ntered '15,038.60 = Account Balance as of November 19, 1990 $80,382.92 Account Balance on July 31, 1990 B-27-90 -- 14,500.00 Bi_nscr, (Exc_--.atinq E;alli ield & Walkway) 73.882.92 8-27-90 - 14,906.00 Dale Coiitr._actii-'g (Sida=Wa1k - West Eand) 58,976.92 9- 7-90 - 3,273.76 Bryan Rock. (Ag Lime for Batlfl it>ld) 55,703.16 3-23-90 -iC, . pQ Benson ( Rep 1 ac i ng Un -u i t.ab 1 �> :- u 1 ) 53,903.16 8-20-90 - 4��5.41 Brooklyn l"rucl: ir�r; (Sjrd - or �;a t 1=yt:,all l ou'rt) 53 , 49.7. 7`] 9-25-90 - 21J00.00 Benson (40,G ,•ds. Bla":: llii-t) --JO, 977. 75 9-25-90 - 12, 771 .83 Bale CvYI t r ac t i i-iq 38,225.92 9-117-90 - 499.OQ S.T.S (Soil re��ta'nq) 37,726.92 9-10-90 - `'c -- _J– _ ��- " �iiklrig Elet=ti-ical (�_.J,� 1=t. R�Ji7ir'•;•: 37,671.62 9-24-90 - 2 36.b0 Brooklyn Trucking (15 tui' Rip fzai:j) 37,435.02 9-25-90 - 209 . 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SC prinkler K,) 15,038.60 '15,038.60 = Account Balance as of November 19, 1990 L_�C) r"i -4—=b .1e L_Ack t< LE E3 I ID EE� F --Il le�t i=z I�� Projects and amounts !aPproved.-biAt riot le tull $10,071'00 Csntury Fence (Fence/Backstop/G�tes/ 204'O0 Dale Contracting (Bidewalk - Drive th/'ough� 9G0'00 " " (CoocretI � - under olt=�=c|.1er�j> ^ " (Coocrete - und�r p��yar Liencht.-2s, $11,575.00 $15,03B'6O � 3,463'60 = Account balance after above proccs e cuo.p\eceu Dear Mr. Newton: cst4 fofV0UhJgV!Q RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 784-3055 FAX: 784-3462 November 26, 1990 On behalf of the Mounds View City Council I wish to express appreciation for the opportunity to consider purchase of the Newton property bordering Groveland Park. The Council has great interest in purchase of the property but unfortunately does not have the funding necessary to dedicate to the purchase of the land. As you have probably read in the newspapers, funding for cities has been tight and future state subsidies have been predicted as decreasing. There is insufficient monies in the Park Improvement fund for the purchase and likewise other special project funds have been designated. The Tax Increment Financing option is not available for this project at this time. There leaves no other options for the purchase of the land. Thank -you for your consideration in giving the City first chance for the purchase of your property. Again, it is an opportunity that would be of great benefit to the City, but one that the City simply does not have funding for at this time. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 784-3055. Thank -you for being such great park neighbors and friends of the park. You and your family have been greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Mary Saarion 1S printed on recycled paper 1991 CAPITAL OUTLAY 100 GENERAL FUND ---------------- 4360 Parks Acclt 4703 - Lambert Pk. parking Lot Acclt 4703 - Cable ropes for swings Acct 4705 - Park signage Acclt 4705 - Woodcrest hockey boards Acct 4703 - Lambert park improvements Acct 4703 - Playground equipment Acc1t 4703 - Park equipment Acct 4703 - Seeder Acct 4703 - Chain saws - 2 Acct 4703 - Push mower Acct 4703 - Hi -vac for Hustler mower Acct 4703 - Skid loader (Cost shared with Park & Utility Funds) Acct 4703 - Pick-up truck (Cost shared with Park & Forestry Funds) Acct 4703 - City Hall Pk softball field Lighting Acct 4703 - Park study TOTAL PARKS TOTAL GENERAL FUND 275 FORESTRY FUND----------------- - Acclt 4703 - Pick-up truck (Cost shared with Park & Forestry Funds) Acct 4703 - Chain saw Acct 4703 - Chain sharpener Acct 4703 - Push mower TOTAL FORESTRY FUND 410 PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND Acclt 4703 - Silverview Park improvements: * Benches * Picnic tables * Grills - 3 * Glider swings - 2 * Weed harvesting * Pathway * Sprinkling system addition Acclt 4703 - Greenfield Park sprinkling system addition Acct 4703 - City Hall Park sprinkling system addition TOTAL PARK IMPR FUND 26 -Nov -90 DEPT TEAM COUNCIL REQUESTS REQUESTS APPROVES $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $500 $500 $500 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $700 $700 $700 $400 $400 $400 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $6,000 $6,000 $0 $0 $12,593 $12,593 50 $39,000 $39,000 50 $20,000 $20,000 $77,100 $148,693 $142,693 $282,014 $390,694 $362,234 $17,000 $4,407 $4,407 $600 $600 $600 $200 $200 $200 $650 ------------------------------------ $650 $650 $18,450 $5,857 $5,857 $400 $400 $400 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $400 $400 $400 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $38,800 $38,800 $38,800 MEMO TO: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DATE: NOVEMBER 26, 1990 SUBJECT: COMMISSIONERS TERMS Here are the appointed terms for Parks & Recreation Commissioners as requested. Wayne Burmeister - (term through 1990) David Long - (term through 1992 Frank Silvis - (term through 1992) Pam Starr - (term through 1991) Gary Stevenson - (term through 1990) Edd Trettel - (term through 1992) Both Wayne Burmeister and Gary Stevenson's terms expire on December 31 of this year. If it is your desire to request re- appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission please submit a letter to Mayor Elect Linke. Appointments are usually made at the January council meeting. Each term is a staggered three year term. As you know, one position is still open on the Parks & Recreation Commission. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, OC±=beffOt2ZT`D F199*RY Dear Mounds View Lion's Club: C 0 ff of SVie RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 784-3055 On behalf of the City of Mounds View I wish to request a monetary donation for the purchase of playground equipment for Silver View Park. This playground equipment was determined to be a priority in the development of Silver View Park. The installation of playground equipment is listed as priority number three in the approved Silver View Park Improvement Plan with installation for 1991. Silver View Park is designated as a handicapped accessible park and therefore it is recommended that the playground equipment be useable by children with walking impairments or in wheelchairs. A handicapped useable playground structure has been selected and provides playability for.disabled children as well as the able bodied. The structure offers slides, ramps, games, climbing apparatus and large muscle development opportunities. Even more important, the playground structure is fun. It is constructed of metal and requires little maintenance. This structure is accessible to the disabled because of the entrance of each component. For instance, the child in a wheelchair can wheel to the top of the slide, go down the slide, and return to his or her wheelchair at the bottom of the slide. The ramps and games will be accessible for use by the disabled as well as use of the hangbars and rings. The ramps offer both the disabled and able bodied children fun and accessible use of the playground equipment. This structure is suggested for children ages 4- 12 years old. The uniqueness of this playground structure is the ground base material. It allows access by wheelchairs. The material is in layers and provides enough cushion to break the impact of falls, yet is sturdy enough to allow wheelchairs to function on it. This material is called Fibar. This is the intended material to provide for handicapped accessibility to the components of the playground structure. The 1990 price of the handicapped accessible playground structure is $26240.00 including freight, materials and installation. The Fibar is $10,475.00 including material, timber edging and installation. This is a total cost of $36,715. If this order is made in 1990 the distributor will subtract $4,000 off the price and will subtract another $500 if the equipment is prepaid in 1990. This would mean a revised total cost of $32.,215, a savings of $4,500. If the same playground equipment was ordered in 1991 the total would be $39,053 or an increase of $6838 due to freight increases and equipment increases. For this reason it seems frugile to request approval for a donation from the Lion's Club in 1990. Thank -you for your consideration in the funding of a playground structure for Silver View Park. I am available for any questions which you may have concerning this project. A five minute video is available regarding this playground structure. I would be most happy to present it to the Club if desired. Please call me at 784-3055 if you would like more information or if you have questions regarding the request. As usual, the Mounds View Lion's Club is greatly appreciated for your contribution to so many community service projects. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation & Forestry 41 From the sun deck to the play room, miniature golf can be a cballenging and profitable sport for any seuin& sea son, and budget. Mini -G( M axi fir BY BAR&kM SMxiEVICz 32/DECEMBER 1990/P&R f or{e!} a great business ven- ture, or a revenue enhance- ment for an existing recrea- tional business, consider miniature golf Miniature golf, a sport which has enjoyed several spurts of pop- ularity over the years, is currently on an upswing. Mini -golf offers an ex- cellent xcellent venture into the world of small business for the newcomer, and an added income source for established recreational businesses. Basically, there are three types of Miro golf operations, each suited best to the needs of a particular type of client: "permanent," "travelling,-- and travelling,"and "portable." Putt -Putt Golf Courses of Amer- ica, based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, manufactures and sells franchises of the most permanent type of mini -golf course. Made of concrete, these courses are de- signed to face the elements, and, generally speaking, are immovable. Because of this, and considering investment versus profit potential, the company emphasizes where the courses are set-up, and offers three "situations" for its franchisees. * Situation 1 places an 18 -hole course on a 100 -square -foot lot, with additional space for parking as well as a building for storage, res- trooms, and a pro shop. This situa- tion, the company feels, is best suited to small town environments (populations of less than 15,000). The franchise fee is $3,500 and con- struction cost is usually about $60,000. • Situation 2 places two to four courses working from one club- house which has a game room with party facilities, and concession areas. The franchise fee is about $15,000 and course construction costs from $60,000 to $650,000. Situation 2 is best suited to areas which have a population range of 30,000 to 100,000. 0 Situation 3 is a state-of-the-art course for franchisees and investors who want an elaborate set-up. These themed environment courses feature waterfalls, lakes, an- imal props, and tunnels. The initial franchise fee is $15,000 and con- struction costs could be as high as $2 million plus the cost of land. At the other end of the financial spectrum, "travelling" mini -golf courses are mobile units which can be taken to wherever the customers are. Golf Ago -Go, based in Iowa, pioneered this set-up. Keith Namanny, co-owner of the company, says that this mobility is the main advantage. (With other courses) "you have to rent a build- ing or land and wait for the public to come to you. You can take ours to where the money is." He added that during the summer, this includes festivals and carnivals, and that dur- ing the winter a popular place to set up a course for the day is inside taverns and restaurants. Flea markets, shopping malls, college campuses, and city parks are also considered ideal sites for a day's business. The nine greens, each with its own method to challenge the gol- fer, are attached to the trailer, which can also serve as a concession stand. The price for this type of unit is about $7,500. The company also offers a free-standing unit which costs under $4,000. Middle -ground, "portable" mini - golf courses are pre -fabricated from wood and installed on the buyer's property, usually in less than a day. These courses involve a relatively small initial investment. You can purchase a nine -hole course and in- stall it on your property for less than $7,000. Different models of 18 -hole courses range in price from $12,500 to nearly $17,000. Larger size courses are also available—up to 54 holes at a cost of almost $48,000. Cost of land, of course, varies de- pending on your location. As for the size needed, a nine -hole course can easily be installed on 2,000 square feet, or an 18 -hole course on 4,000 square feet. Mini -Golf, Inc. (MGI), of Jessup, Pennsylvania, a company which spe- cializes in the manufacture and in- stallation of these units, can "tailor make a course for the buyer's area," said Joe Rogari, marketing director of the firm. Therefore, a nine -hole course can be installed on as little as 1,250 square feet. Of course an 18 - hole course would take about double that space. Would-be entrepreneurs should keep in mind that they can rent land, or a building for an indoor course. This will help reduce the initial start-up costs as you can take rent out of profits. If, however, you are already the owner of a recreational business, and you have some land, or an area of your building that you're not us- ing, a portable mini -golf course can help your established business and augment your income. Portable mini -golf courses have been successfully installed in a vari- ety of locations—from ice cream st- ands to bowling alleys to parks and resorts. "It definitely helped the business, more than I anticipated," said Mike Lanke, owner of Honey Creek Greens, a recreational complex which includes indoor and outdoor mini -golf plus video games and a snack bar. He added that "weekdays are slow, but on weekends it's hard to get in." Most owners of recreational busi- nesses would agree that having more activities available in one loca- tion helps bring in people. There- fore, revenue generated through the addition of a mini -golf course may not come directly from golf. The additional business that a mini - golf course attracts may, however, increase the revenue brought in by the other activities available on the site. Art Bull, manager of Mini Putter Entertainment Center in Montana, said, "For every dollar I take in on mini -golf, I take in 90 cents on snacks." Although mini -golf is a cash busi- ness and most operators won't quote profits, Alex Goldstein, mana- ger of Gotham Golf, Inc., located in Central Park in New York City, es- timates a 25 percent increase in revenue since he added the golf course to a skating rink. Mini -Golf, Inc. estimates gross revenue, depending on the loca- tion, of about $4,200 per week based on 200 players per day paying $3 each—the average fee for a game on an 18- or 19 -hole course. Variations depending on the size P&R/DECEMBER 1990/33 Portable minigolf courses, which can be installed on surfaces sucb as tennis courts anal playgrounds, offer a variety of obstacles. and population of your area should be expected. Weekends are gener- ally the most profitable times regardless of locale. You can also add concessions, with little effort and expense. Outdoor courses in the Northern United States will have a season of four to six months, while operators further south can expect a pro- portionally longer season. You can have the best of both worlds by op- erating the same course outdoors during the summer season and moving it to a nearby indoor loca- tion when the weather turns cold. Portable mini -golf courses can be moved and set up in a new location within one day. Whether you own or can rent land and a building, es- tablishing an indoor/outdoor mini - golf business will provide year round revenue. Many resort areas have installed portable mini -golf courses. While they usually don't charge a fee for a mini -golf game, the more amenities they offer, the more people the re- 34/DECEMBER 1990/P&R sort will attract. From this marketing standpoint, Dario Belardi, executive vice president of Caesar's Pocono Re- sorts, said mini -golf "placed high on the list to attract customers—in the top five as far as amenities are con- cerned." For the most part, course oper- ators report only minor renovations such as lighting and plumbing in addition to the purchase price of the course and cost of land as start-up expenses. Cost of landscaping for outdoor or remodeling for indoor courses depends on how elaborate a look you want. Ongoing costs will include util- ities, rent, if applicable, and liability insurance, the rates of which differ from state to state. Mini -golf courses usually require only one or two em- ployees to hand out equipment and take fees, and those same people can be caretakers. Often mini -golf courses are family -run operations in which each member takes a turn caring for the business. Portable mini -golf courses offer a variety of obstacles—animals, trains, buildings, and so forth, each of which has a way to challenge the golfer, such as barn doors that close or windmills that turn, all using timers. Courses are usually set up so that the obstacle presented at each suc- cessive hole is a little more difficult than the last. Being "portable," you can change the obstacles; many course operators do so on a regular basis to keep their steady customers coming back for new challenges. A specialty of Mini -Golf, Inc., is the theme course. MGI built some of the obstacles at the Gotham Golf course, which uses a Manhattan motif with obstacles like the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Bronx Zoo. "Around the World" is another theme course the company has available. The course features obsta- cles representing different parts of the world, including a Dutch wind- mill, a replica of England's Big Ben, and a Sumo wrestler. Other themes include a space course, located in Florida, complete with rockets, and a western motif in Tennessee with a general store and a barn. During the video craze, the company developed a course which has obstacles with flashing lights and arcade sound effects. Prospective buyers who have their own theme in mind can also contact the company for custom- made obstacles to fit the desired look. As with all businesses, promoting your golf course is a very important factor for success. Manufacturers of mini -golf courses offer a variety of ideas to help the course attract cus- tomers. Special promotions such as ladies' nights or kid's days can help attract new customers. Tournaments are also a good tool to help introduce the course to new customers, who may subsequently return to play. They also serve to gain media attention. Casinos do many tournaments. You can host events such as birthday parties or corporate functions to broaden your customer base. If you are the owner of a recrea- tional business, you may have already completed step i—getting property. If not, consider your loca- tion carefully. You should try to lo- cate in an area which currently houses recreational businesses. Potential customers will already be in the area! When purchasing the course, consider the area's population be- fore deciding how large an invest- ment to make. Most manufacturers offer financing, a procedure which usually involves one-half of the total cost of the course as a down pay- ment, and the balance due in equal monthly installments, usually for six months to one year. If money is tight at the onset, hold off on major de- corative projects until the profits start rolling in. Stage a grand opening and invite all the local media. Free publicity will give you a great head start. Es- pecially when you're starting the business, do a variety of special events for promotion. Then, de- pend on word-of-mouth to increase business. The company from which you plan to purchase the course will be FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mini -Golf, Inc. 202 Bridge Street Jessup, PA 18434 Phone: (717) 489-8623 Keith Namanny's Golf -Ago -Go 183 N. Main Street Cumberland, IA 50843 Phone: (712) 774-2577 Putt -Putt Golf Courses of America, Inc. 3007 Fort Bragg Road P.O. Box 35237 Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: (914) 485-7131 of much help when it comes to all of the nuts and bolts of the operation. Talk to them. One of the most attractive aspects of miniature golf, according to Rogari, is that it is a sport that just about everyone can play. "You're catering to a majority of the general public, that's why you can put a mini -golf course almost anywhere and make a profit." ❑ Join the trend lipto creative and innovative "*a@ waterplay areas for kids and adults alike. Rain Drop adds festive color and extra splash in kiddie pools, activity pools, water playgrounds, pool deck areas, wherever. 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