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RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055
RECREATION AND FORESTRY
February 24, 1982
Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners:
Enclosed is your packet of information for Thursday's Park Commission
meeting. Our meeting will commence once again at 6:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers.
S Our majcrr' issues for the evening will center around our summer softball
program and park shelter buildings.
Should you have any questions , feel free to give me a call at 784-3055,
extension #41.
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Parks , Recreation and Forestry
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
• THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1982
6 : 30 P .M .
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 55112
AGENDA
1 . CALL TO ORDER
2 . APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 28, 1982 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES
3 . CHAIRMAN ' S REPORT
4 . COUNCILMEMBER ' S REPORT
5 . VISITOR PRESENTATION
6 . RE-CAP OF WINTER SKATING PROGRAM
7 . ADULT SOFTBALL - 1982
A . PLAYER ELIBILITY
B . PROGRAM OFFERINGS
8 . M.R . P .A . UPDATE •
SA. RECREATIONAL SPORTS PROGRAM
B . LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
"9 . JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - PUPPET WAGON
10 , BUILDING UPDATE
A . WINTER WARMING HOUSES
B . PICNIC SHELTERS
::11 . FORESTRY PROGRAM
A. ' ARBOR DAY
B . APPROVAL OF TREE CONTRACT
12 . SPRING RECREATION PROGRAMS
13 . STAFF REPORT
14 . ADJOURNMENT
::ITEMS THAT REQUIRE FORMAL COMMISSION ACTION ,
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
• CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
January 28, 1982
Mounds View City Hall
Council Chambers
6: 30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:42 p.m. by Chairman
Wayne Burmeister.
ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Frank Silvis , Wayne Weflen,
Marilynne Dennehy, Cindy Wermager, and Chairman Wayne Burmeister.
Commissioners Absent: Donna Bowman and Ed Letendre
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Willard Doty
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Staff Present: Director Anderson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Chariman Burmeister, seconded by
Commissioner Wermager to approve the December 10, 1981
minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
5 ayes
0 nays
ELECTION OF 1982: Staff stated that the Commission was required by Code to
OFFICES
elect a new Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary for 1982.
A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by
Commissioner Weflen to appoint Wayne Burmeister as Chairman.
The motion passed unanimously.
5 ayes
0 nays
111/1 A motion was made by Commissioner Weflen, seconded by
Commissioner Dennehy to appoint Donna Bowman as Vice-Chairman.
The motion passed unanimously.
5 ayes
0 nays
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Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
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January 28, 1982`
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A motion was made by Chairman Burmeister, seconded by
Commissioner Wemager to appoint Frank Silvis as Secretary.
The motion passed unanimously.
5 ayes
0 nays
WINTER SKATING Staff outlined a memo dated 1/27/82 regarding the winter
skating program. The report outlines four issues :
1. Portable buildings
2. Lambert Park construction
3. Winter Park maintenance
4. Delay in opening Greenfield Rink
Staff recommended that each of the Commissioners should try
to visit the buildings on a first hand basis so they could
judge the functionality of the building themselves.
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PARK COMMISSION Staff presented a final draft of City Code Chapter 34 for
CHAPTER 34 the Commission to review. The Commission reviewed the Chapter
and approved it in concept after making two changes; the
first was in Chapter 34.03 regarding terms and vacancies ,
they recommended deleting the work three in the second
sentence to the word with, the second change was in 34.06
where they recommended we delete the words "beginning January 1
of each year."
A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis , seconded by
Commissioner Burmeister to recommend the City Council adopt
Chapter 34 as corrected.
SCHOOL DISTRICT Staff outlines a memo dated 1/14/82 which stated how the
UPDATE recent school closings would effect our recreation programs.
Director Anderson is working with Community Education Advisor
Council in developing a report on alternative uses for the
closed school . He further stated that a preliminary draft
would be brought before the Park Commission prior to sub-
mitting the final draft.
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Parks and Recreation Commission
Minutes
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January 28, 1982
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1982 BUDGET Staff reported on the budget reductions that had been
PROJECTIONS
approved by the City Council . There were four areas that
experienced budget reductions:
1. Part time program instructors - $1 ,000
2. Printing - City Newsletter - 1,000
3. Overtime - Parks - 400
4. Transfer from RecreationActivity- 5,000
Total Budgetary Reductions $7,400
YEAR END FORESTRY Staff distributed copies of the year end forestry report
REPORT
which outlines our 1981 program.
The report dealt with four major areas :
1. Reforestation
2. Sanitation
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3. Insect and related tree disease damage
4. Review of Joint Powers Agreement
A motion was made by Chairman Burmeister, seconded by
Commissioner Silvis to accept the 1981 Forestry report.
The motion passed unanimously.
5 ayes
0 nays
NEW BUSINESS Chairman Burmeister indicated to staff that there were hay
bales on the South end of the pond at Silver View Park
which should be removed. Staff indicated that it would take
care of this issue.
ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by
Commissioner Wermager to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
The motion passed unanimously.
5 ayes
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Bruce K. An.: son, Director
Parks , Recreation and Forestry
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MEMO TO: Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Staff
DATE: February 24 , 1982
SUBJECT: Re-cap of Winter Skating Program
The five winter skating rinks were officially closed on Thursday,
February 18 , 1982 . Based on the quality of our staff, weather,
ice condition, portable buildings, and general administration,
staff would say that the 1981-1982 skating season was not our best
year.
We experience some bitter cold weather and heavy snow which forced
us to close the rinks for three consecutive weekends. We had to
fire three employees due to misconduct and experienced some major
vandalism at two park sites :
• From a positive perspective staff felt the portable buildings
worked as well as can be expected and given the myriad of issues
that needed Co' be dealt with, new steps, texgas, electrical modifi-
cations, benches, etc . , we were able to provide a basic skating
program at a minimal cost.
Staff will be reviewing the skating program in greater depth,
specifically the issues of vandalism at Thursday' s meeting.
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MEMO TO: Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Staff
DATE: February 24 , 1982
SUBJECT: Adult Softball Update
Enclosed is a variety of information regarding our summer adult
softball program. The major reason staff is requesting the Park
Commission to review this material is that it represents a new
policy regarding player eligibility. The two major changes are the
changing of $5. 00 for each player who does not live or work in the
City of Mounds View. Our previous policy allowed players from our
eligible sports community to play in our program without an outside
fee.
The second major change centers around player certification. We
are now requiring that each team that desires to advance on to
state tournament play, certify each player ' s eligibility prior to
the season beginning.
1110 There are three reasons for this change in policy:
(1) Each of our neighboring communities has had this program
for a number of years except that they charge $10. 00
instead of $5. 00.
(2) We experienced major problems with player eligibility
during the men ' s competitive playoffs in 1981.
(3) Due to the additional $5, 000. 00 the Council has requested
us to transfer from the recreation activity fund, we are
increasing our fees for almost every program.
Staff will be providing some additional commentary at Thursday ' s
meeting.
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Enclosures
memorandum
TO: 1982 Prospective Mounds View Slow-Pitch Managers
FROM: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department
The 1982 Softball season is approaching rapidly. To meet your many requests
and give you an opportunity to be aware of the leagues available this year, a
brief description of the program is attached. MANAGERS - PLEASE HAVE A TEAM
MEETING AND REVIEW THIS ENTIRE LETTER TO CLARIFY CHANGES AND ANSWER QUESTIONS
PRIOR TO YOUR LEAGUE 'S REGISTRATION DEADLINE.
General Information:
Special Notice: Metal spikes shall be prohibited in all Mounds View Slow-Pitch
Divisions.
Eligibility: Each player on each roster of competitive teams wanting to advance
to State Tournament if eligible, will have to prove their eligibility by one of
the following two methods at our office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m, -
4:30 p.m. This includes all teams; first year, seventh year, "Over-35" , Men' s
and Women 's Competitive, Co-Rec, Sr. Boys and Sr. Girls. All teams registered
with the City of Mounds View must comply with the certification procedure - NO
EXCEPTIONS.
S THE FOLLOWING TWO DATES HAVE BEEN SET UP IN ADDITION TO NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS FOR
PLAYER CERTIFICATION :
SATURDAY, APRIL 3,
10:30AM - NOON
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
2401 HIGHWAY 10
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
4:30 - 6:30PM
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
2401 HIGHWAY 10
CERTIFICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 30
A. Residence Certification
1 . Exhibit a valid permanent Minnesota Driver's License (no temporary licenses
accepted) .
B. Employment Certification - Participant must be employed full time (standard work
week) .
1. Exhibit a valid permanent Minnesota Driver's License (no temporary licenses
accepted) .
• 2. Exhibit a payroll check stub or W-2 form dated prior to employment deadline
with name and address of employee and employer. Summer employment is no longer
a basis of eligibility for college students.
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Players will be ineligible for the entire 1982 softball season if they do not certify
through our office by DEADLINE DATES. Players cannot be certified until their team
rosters are turned in. Roster changes for certification must take place at the same
time as the actual change takes place. PLAYER CERTIFICATION MUST BE DONE BY EACH
PLAYER IN PERSON .
You must live or work in one of the following communities for residency certification
in the Competitive Divisions of the Mounds View Softball Program:
1. Mounds View 4. Circle Pines
2. Spring Lake Park 5. Lino Lakes
3. Lexington
You must live or work full time in Mounds View School District ##621
to be eligible in the Sr. Girls , Sr. Boys , Men 's Over-35, Co-rec and Recreational
divisions .
In addition , each team will be allowed to carry three non certified players on their
roster. Please be aware that the non-certified ball players will be eligible to
play on your team in the playoffs and State Tournament. They must also be identified
on your roster sheet with the letters "N/C" before their name.
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NON RESIDENT FEE : A FEE OF $5 . 00 WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY PLAYER WHO DOES NOT
WORK OR LIVE FULL-TIME IN THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW.
Practice Field Policy:
1. Your team must be a paid registered team in one of our leagues to
request the use of practice fields .
2. You may have two (2) practice permits per week and you may call
our office one ( 1) week in advance for permits.
3. The daily hours to call requesting permits are 8:00 a.m. - 4 :30 p.m.
4. Permits can be picked up at our office, Monday through Friday, at
City Hall , and you must have them with you when you go to the practice
field.
5. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on school or park property when practicing.
Trophy Policy:
Individual trophies will be provided to all league champions and a team trophy will
be provided to all 2nd place league runner-ups and 1st place playoff champions.
State Tournament:
Men 's and Women 's Competitive league champions, Co-rec champs , and Sr. Boys and Sr. •
Girls league champions , and Over-35 champs will have the opportunity to compete in
the MRPA District or State Tournament if such teams have complied with the player
certification process prior to league nlay.
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Rosters:
Enclosed you will find two (2) blank copies of the roster form. Complete one
for your records, and the other one must be turned in at our office when your
team is registered. Roster sheets along with registration fee are due in the
Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department no later than April 2. You may
list 20 players on your roster and you must show their ELIGIBILITY address
(either live or work) and ELIGIBILITY telephone number. Teams may have up
to six players outside of the eligible sports community listed on a roster.
Rosters in the adult leagues may be changed by notifying our office prior to and
including June 1 , 1982.
AVAILABLE MOUNDS VIEW LEAGUES ARE AS FOLLOWS: . ALL LEAGUES ARE LIMITED IN SIZE
AND FILLED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS, SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, WE ENCOURAGE
YOU TO REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
ATTENTION: MANAGERS - If you are unable to attend your respective Manager's
Meeting, it is imperative that you send a substitute
representative to take your place.
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-REC LEAGUE (16" KITTENBAL�.� ,
WHO: PLAYERS MUST LIVE OR WORK WITHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1621 TO' BE LEGAL
AND- ELIGIBLE. $5 .00 NON RESIDENT FEE.
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WNEN : WEDNESDAYS; GAMES BEGIN MAY 12 AND END JULY 14. RAINOUT MAKEUP
GAMES : JULY 21 . PLAY-OFFS :ARE JULY 24,
FEE: $215.00/TEAM ENTRY FEE .
MAXIMUM OF 8 TEAMS. LEAGUE CHAMPION WILL,ADVANCE TO STATE MRPA TOURNAMENT.
WOMEN'S COMPETITIVE LEAGUE ,
WHO: WOMEN MUST LIVE OR WORK IN MOUNDS VIEW, SPRING LAKE PARK, LEXINGTON
OR CIRCLE PINES TO BE LEGAL AND ELIGIBLE . $5 . 00 NON RESIDENT. FEE.
WHEN: TUESDAYS; GAMES BEGIN MAY 11 AND END JULY 13 . PLAYOFFS JULY 31.
RAINOUT MAKEUP GAMES : JULY 20.
FEE : $215 . 00/TEAM ENTRY FEE.
MAXIMUM OF 8 TEAMS. LEAGUE CHAMPION WILL ADVANCE TO STATE MRPA TOURNAMENT.
WOMEN'S RECREATIONAL LEAGUE
WHO: WOMEN MUST LIVE OR WORK IN MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT #621 TO BE
LEGAL AND ELIGIBLE. $5 . 00 NON RESIDENT FEE . ,
liliEN: THURSDAYS; GAMES BEGIN MAY 13 AND CONTINUE THROUGH JULY 15 . RAINOUT
MAKEUP GAMES: JULY 22 .
EE : $185. 00/TEAM ENTRY FEE .
MAXIMUM OF 8 TEAMS; I DIVISION. MINIMUM OF 4 TEAMS ,
SENIOR GIRLS LEAGUE
WHO: PLAYERS MUST BE 10 - 12 GRADERS IN SCHOOL DISTRICT $621 TO 8E LEGAL
AND ELIGIBLE . GRADUATING SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE. $5 . 00 NON RESIDENT
FEE.
WHEN: TUESDAY; GAMES BEGIN JUNE 15 - JULY 13 (DOUBLE HEADER GAMES) .
FEE : $185.00/TEAM ENTRY FEE.
MINIMUM OF 4 TEAMS, MAXIMUM OF 8 . LEAGUE CHAMPION WILL ADVANCE TO STATE MRPA
SENIOR GIRLS TOURNAMENT.
MEN'S COMPETITIVE LEAGUE
WHO: MEN MUST LIVE OR WORK IN MOUNDS VIEW, SPRING LAKE PARK, CIRCLE PINES, ;
OR LEXINGTON TO BE ELIGIBLE AND LEGAL. $5 .00 NON RESIDENT FEE.
WHEN: MONDAYS, GAMES BEGIN MAY 10 AND END JULY 19. PLAYOFFS JULY Sr. RAINOUT
MAKEUP GAMES - MONDAY, JULY 26 .
FEE : $215.00/TEAM ENTRY FEE.
MAXIMUM OF 8 TEAMS . LEAGUE PLAYOFF CHAMPION WILL ADVANCE TO STATE MRPA
*IIIIRNAMENT.
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-N ' S RECREATIONAL LEAGUE
WHO : MEN MUST LIVE OR WORK IN MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT #621 TO BE
LEGAL AND ELIGIBLE . $5 . 00 NON RESIDENT FEE ,
WHEN : WEDNESDAYS : GAMES BEGIN MAY 12 AND END JULY 14 . RAINOUT GAMES JULY 21 ,
THURSDAYS : GAMES BEGIN MAY 13 AND END JULY 15 . RAINOUT GAMES JULY 22 ,
FEE : $ 185 . 00/TEAM ENTRY FEE .
MAXIMUM OF 8 TEAMS/DIVISION .
MEN ' S OVER-35 RECREATIONAL LEAGUE
WHO : PLAYERS MUST LIVE OR WORK IN MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT #621 TO BE
LEGAL AND ELIGIBLE . $5 . 00 NON RESIDENT FEE .
WHEN : TUESDAYS, GAMES BEGIN MAY 11 AND END JULY 13 . RAINOUT GAMES JULY 20 .
PLAYOFFS ARE JULY 24 .
FEE : $215 . 00/TEAM ENTRY FEE .
MINIMUM OF 4 TEAMS . MAXIMUM OF 8 TEAMS . LEAGUE CHAMPION WILL ADVANCE TO
STATE MRPA TOURNAMENT .
SENIOR BOYS LEAGUE
WHO : PLAYERS MUST BE 10 - 12 GRADERS IN SCHOOL DISTRICT #621 TO BE LEGAL
• AND ELIGIBLE . (GRADUATING SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE . ) $5 . 00 NON RESIDENT
FEE .
WHEN : MONDAYS, GAMES BEGIN JUNE 14 - JULY 12 (DOUBLE HEADER GAMES)
FEE : $ 185 . 00 TEAM ENTRY FEE .
MAXIMUM OF 8 TEAMS, MINIMUM OF 4 . LEAGUE CHAMPION WILL ADVANCE TO STATE MRPA
SENIOR BOYS TOURNAMENT .
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TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, MARCH 8 AND CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 2 , OR WHEN
THE LEAGUES HAVE FILLED TO CAPACITY . IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED REGISTERED,
TEAMS MUST HAVE : 1) A COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM, 2) A COMPLETE TEAM ROSTER
AND 3) ENTRY FEE TOTALLY PAID BY APRIL 2 , (A DEPOSIT OF $50 . 00 WILL HOLD A
TEAM ' S POSITION UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE, APRIL 2 . . . HOWEVER, WAITING TEAMS
WILL BE ACCEPTED IF ALL THREE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT PRESENT BY THE REGISTRATION
DEADLINE . ) REGISTRATION PRIORITY WILL BE GRANTED FOR MOUNDS VIEW TEAMS UNTIL
MARCH 26, 1982 .
ALL THREE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT BY FRIDAY, APRIL 2 TO BE OFFICIALLY REGISTERED .
NOTE : $5 . 00 NON RESIDENT FEE FOR PLAYERS NOT LIVING OR WORKING IN THE CITY
OF MOUNDS VIEW .
AllLEAGUE MANAGERS MEETINGS WILL BE HELD :
MONDAY, APRIL 26
6 : 30 - 7 : 30 P .M. - MENS & WOMENS COMPETITIVE , CO-REC AND MEN ' S OVER-35
7 : 30 - 8 : 30 P . M . - MENS & WOMENS RECREATIONAL
TUESDAY, APRIL 27
6 : 30 - 7 : 30 P . M. - SENIOR GIRLS AND SENIOR BOYS LEAGUES
ALL TEAMS ARE GUARANTEED TEN GAMES . COMPETITIVE TEAMS WILL ALSO HAVE PLAYOFFS
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MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks & Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Staff
DATE: February 24 , 1982
SUBJECT: M.R.P.A. Update
As you are aware, the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association
is our professional organizations which coordinates conferences,
seminars and generally serves as our adminstrative body. Staff
has enclosed two memos outlining current issues which are facing
our organization.
The first is the legislative platform which is a major "arm" of
our organization and one which we have just begun to feel some
clout. We do have a part time lawyer working for M.R.P .A. which
does some lobbying and leg work but the majority of our legislative
efforts is done through volunteer efforts.
1111 The second issue involves our recreational sports program which
our City actively participates in. The recreational sports program
offers advanced state tournament play for a wide range of sports,
broomball to softball for young and old and the physically and
mentally disadvantaged. The basic issue is that one of M.R.P .A. ' s
past employees was terminated with M.R.P.A. and has gone into
direct competition with a similar sports program. The enclosed
letter from our President, John Christian, outlines our position
and what has evolved in the past 6 months. As this is an extremely
complex issue, we will be providing you with additional commentary
on Thursday.
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Enclosures
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS February 22, 1982
President John W Christian
Vice President Douglas Bryant
Secretary Robert Szyman
Treasurer Sharon French
Student Leona Tine Dear Recreation and Park Agency Heads and
Other MRPA Friends,
EAST METRO
Representative I Gerald S. Michaud My letter to you is intended to be an open message addressing an
Representative 2 Elliot Perovich extremely critical issue facing the professional integrity,
purposes, objectives and, very frankly, the future of the
WEST METRO Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. The issue is our
Representative 1Thomas Johnson recreational sports program and the challenge to MRPA to deliver
Representative 2 Ronald Schwartz a high quality sports program in Minnesota.
Representative 3 Debbie Backstrom
By now, many of you are aware of the formation of a newly created
OUT STATE Minnesota Recreational Sports Federation. This federation, as
Representative 1 Margery Harkins interpret its objectives , was created to provide a similar
Representative 2 Dale Johnson recreational sports program as originally developed during the past
many years by the MRPA. Certainly its organizational structure
ECUTIVEDIRECTOR consisting of a Board of Directors, seven District Commissioners
ardJ Jorgensen and District Umpires In Chief is the same as developed by the MRPA.
I 'm reminded of the tremendous involvement by so many of you and
other MRPA professionals who canvassed the entire state of Minnesota
SECTIONS CHAIRPERSONS years ago in developing this organizational structure.
Athletics Charles Corlett
Board/CommissionsaNatual Mary Ordal To me, creation of a new federation with, in essence, the same
Park&Natural
Resources Maurice Anderson athletic goals and objectives as the MRPA, is counter productive
Recreation Mary Saarion to the existing and long time proven recreational sports program
Therapeutic Mary Erlandson offered by the MRPA for the past 30 years. Built upon a strong
Student Leona Talfe heritage of membership involvement, MRPA has focused its professional
energies on a comprehensive recreational sports program that has
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS taken into consideration all levels of competition, all age groups
Awards Robert Mcklund and all abilities to participate including those individuals who may
Board of Publications John Christian be handicapped.
Conference John Keprios
Public Relations Randy B Johnson Many professional members over several decades have worked tirelessly
Continuing Education Marilyn Egerdal to provide registration, sanctioning and competitive offerings to a
multitude of teams and communities throughout Minnesota. No small
REGIONAL COUNCIL task and much credit is due to the many MRPA members with a common
REPRESENTATIVES objective of providing the highest quality recreation sports offering
John W Christian in Minnesota
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John Perkovich
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MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION INC.
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UPPER MIDWEST HOSPITAL CONFERENCE.AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
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The MRPA has the organizational structure in place to provide a solid recreational 111,
sports delivery system. That system centers on our Athletic Section and our professional
members responsible to deliver a recreational sports program in Minnesota. One of the
main reasons MRPA reorganized itself a few years ago was to assure that those
individuals best equipped to address special interests ( like athletics) within our
organization are responsible to implement those programs and services. In my mind, this
has been the strength of our professional organization and will continue to be our
strength.
Allow me to address a few specific charges recently made against the MRPA relative to
our softball program and MRPA's future ability to provide recreational sports programs
in the months ahead:
WILL MRPA JOIN THE NEWLY CREATED FEDERATION?
Recently, representatives of the federation requested affiliation with the MRPA. No
action was taken on this request because the MRPA has for over 30 years provided a
renowned recreational sports program of its own with its members charged by MRPA By-laws
for the "administration, supervision, planning, conduct and leadership of athletic
program services". Obviously, an affiliation with an organization conducting similar
programs would abridge the MRPA's purposes and be counter productive to our overall
professional delivery of recreational sports programs.
WHY CAN'T THERE BE A SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT BOARD TO GOVERN A RECREATIONAL SPORTS
PROGRAM?
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recreational sports division) each with a separate board of directors was also proposed
to the MRPA. No action was taken on this proposal . Separate and distinct boards within
the organizational framework of the MRPA is certainly not in MRPA's best interest in
overseeing a true professional organization that represents, among others , therapeutic
interests , recreation and parks personnel , students , etc. The existing Athletic Section
is governed by its own Executive Committee and other elected leadership and charged with
the primary purpose of planning, organizing, conducting and supervising recreational
sports programs. MRPA' s organization with special interest sections works well . However,
as is typical of many organizations , if the existing structure merits change and improve-
ment to better address athletic organizational needs , we must be responsive to such change.
WILL MRPA BE OFFERING A SOFTBALL PROGRAM THIS YEAR?
Yes, MRPA most definitely will provide a softball program this year. Comprehensive
informational packets will be mailed on February 23, 1982.
WHAT ABOUT THE AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION?
Many of you are well aware of a close ASA affiliation with MRPA for the past 30 years.
ASA national officials have told me personally last month at its national meeting in
San Antonio that they cherished MRPA' s involvement for so many years and desired to
continue a close working relationship. However, the success of our "close working
relationship" was directly dependent on ASA's commissionership to the MRPA. After so
many years the MRPA's heading the commissionership, ASA did not elect to retain the MR
and its staff with our state's softball commissionship. Certainly, this is unfortunat
and potentially will disrupt the softball balance we have enjoyed for so many years.
ASA has much to offer to those teams desirous of advancing to regional and national
competition, I would encourage you to register those teams with either ASA or USSSA and
to register the balance of your teams with the MRPA.
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IT HAS BEEN INFERRED THAT MRPA HAS NOT CONSIDERED THE SPORT PARTICIPANT. WHAT ABOUT
THAT CHARGE?
Very frankly, if we as professionals in the leisure services business do not understand,
or consider and/or provide the "participant" with an avenue to be heard or represented,
we better think seriously of our professional commitment, Obviously, we the MRPA are
not insensitive to recreational sports participants and other lay leadership throughout
Minnesota. Continued efforts will be made to provide more efficient and effective voice
of all participants, league directors, umpires, etc. within the overall framework of the
recreational sports delivery system.
IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT REVENUES GENERATED FROM RECREATIONAL SPORTS ARE DIVERTED TO OTHER
NON-RECREATIONAL SPORTS AREAS. WHAT ABOUT THAT CHARGE?
Yes, it is true that all revenues collected from athletics are not designated entirely
for ahtletics. Some of the revenues are also used to support advancement and
management of the entire MRPA. Certainly, I belive this professional support is
appropriate in furthering the professional growth of our members and awareness of leisure
service opportunities throughout Minnesota. One other observation is respect to funding:
please consider the countless hours contributed on a voluntary basis by so many MRPA
members in advancing our recreational sports program to the status it has achieved to date.
MRPA as a professional organization contributed to that membership involvement and, as I
see it, some revenues from athletics is appropriate to support the entire membership,
IS MRPA ADEQUATELY STAFFED TO HANDLE A PROFESSIONALLY ADMINISTERED RECREATIONAL SPORTS
11110 PROGRAM?
Very definitely, yes. You are aware of a past disruption in MRPA' s staff's athletic
organization, Certainly, I regret the circumstances surrounding this disruption, and,
accordingly, some of our membership services were also disrupted and often delayed. I
apologize for any inconveniences and uncertainties.
Perhaps this is a good opportunity to introduce Mr, Tom Cook as MRPA's Assistant Executive
Director-Athletic Coordinator. Tom hails from Cedar Rapids , Iowabrings s , and br ngs with him an
outstanding record in working not only in softball but other sports as well , He is a
graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Park and Recreation Administration.
Additionally, Ms. Joan Hallock is employed to assist our staff during the heavy months
of sport activities, She holds a master' s degree in Sport Management from the University
of Massachusetts and has had extensive experience in college intramural programs at
Northeastern University, Amherst, Boston University and most recently at Macalester College.
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THE MRPA' S ATHLETIC SECTION AND THE ENTIRE MRPA WITH RESPECT TO
DELIVERING RECREATIONAL SPORTS PROGRAMS?
Fair question. I am both excited and optimistic. Very frankly, I welcome a close
scrutiny from MRPA members and challenge from other organizations that may threaten MRPA's
ability to deliver recreational sports programs. A sound and professionally administered
recreational sports delivery system that takes into consideration all levels of
competition, all age groups and all abilities to participate will prevail . That has been
111/0 MRPA's strength in the past and I am convinced will be our strength in the years to come.
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Specifically, I look forward to the Athletic Section furthering the many excellent 11111
ideas and programs that have already been suggested in that section. As professionals ,
we need continuing educational opportunities for ourselves, coaches, sports officials
and others. We need to advance specialized programs for other age groups as well as for
the most popular adult age groups. Handicapped athletics should be expanded.
Just last year MRPA devoted an entire publication of Spirit to the subject of youth
sports. That issue focused on such issues as the changing roles and responsibilities
of coaches , volunteers, emphasis on winning and a challenge for MRPA to become more
involved in providing a sports clearinghouse to gather and dispense information on sport
psychology, operating programs, coaches ' training programs and related research. A
professional organization such as ours should be responsible to address such issues and
a host of other recreational sports issues as well . Incidentally, the MRPA has worked
considerably with the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (affiliated with the
National Recreation and Park Association) and the MRPA is presently exploring our
affiliation with NYSCA, (As an added editorial -comment, the National Youth Sports
Coaches Association in cooperation with NRPA is sponsoring a one day workshop on
training the volunteer coach on February 25, 1982 at the Holiday Inn Downtown, Mankato,
Minnesota and on February 26, 1982 at Fairview Community Center, Roseville, Minnesota) .
MRPA will take the lead in advancing professional continuing education and training
opportunities. We have exerted professionalism in the past in advancing a respected and
renowned recreational sports program and through the MRPA, we will continue our
professional obligations in the future.
Please be assured I will be most appreciative if you would address your comments,
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questions and concerns to me, other MRPA Board or Athletic Section members who are
directly responsible for implementing a recreational sports program. I also extend an
invitation, on behalf of the MRPA Board of Directors, to visit with you and/or your
athletic organizations to further discuss the MRPA recreational sports program.
Again, I well realize the magnitude of future athletic decisions we will be facing in
developing and supporting a comprehensive recreational sports program. Last December in
accepting the responsibilities of President of the MRPA, I pledged my utmost abilities in
accomplishing the goals and objectives of our professional organization. In turn, I am
entrusting in you as professional people and as friends the need to push together towards
common professional objectives and meaning programs. Together, we have awesome respon-
sibilities and collectively we will meet those challenges through our professional
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. Then, and only then, will we achieve a common
vision - together.
Very truly yours,
,1- 4'. ;CCN s411C-..-
John W. Christian
President
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1982 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
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The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association is a non-profit
organization resolved to the premise that excellent parks , recrea-
tion and leisure services enhance the quality of life for all
citizens .
The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association is deeply concerned
about the status of recreational and leisure activities in the 1980 ' s .
Foremost amoung these concerns is that quality recreational opportun-
ities are available to all people, and that park facilities where
many of these activities take place be maintained at a high quality
level . More specifically, the Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association either endorses or urges the most serious consideration
of the following issues :
ALCOHOL AND CHEMICAL ABUSE - B priority
The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association is a non-profit
organization who 's members work extensively with the public sector
in providing park and recreation programs to meet a human need and
• are concerned when proper measures are not taken to profect the life
and well being of our citizens for the pleasure of few. Therefore,
the MRPA strongly recommends enactment of Legislating establishing
earlier and stranger penalties that will reduce traffic accidents ,
deaths and loss of property resulting from excessive and abusive use
of alcohol and other chemicals . Further , that the legislature adopt
legislation that will reduce the possession and consumption of alcohol
amongst teenagers .
Shade Trees and Urban Forests - B priority
In 1975 the .State of Minnesota made a commitment to assist local
units of Government in their efforts to control the devastating
effects of Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt Disease in the state. The
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association endorses the goals set by
the State Shade Tree Advisory Committee . Specifically, these goals
include :
A continuation of efforts to promote effective shade tree
pest management in Urban Forests ;
A continuation of efforts to promote successful community
reforestation;
A promotion of Urban Forest management ;
A continuation to allow municipalities the use of the Special
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Levy for Shade tree control .
We recommend that the State Shade Tree Program be funded sufficiently
to reimburse local units of government to the original level of
50 percent .
(UVC1&)
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Page Two
Cans , Bottles and Litter - C priority •
The recycling and disposal of solid wastes is a serious national
and state problem. In Minnesota this problem impacts parks and open
spaces as highly visible and offensive litter including cans ,
bottles , paper , and other debris . The Minnesota Recreation and
Park Association strongly urges legislative consideration of strong
measures that would address the problem of litter , especially cans
and bottles . The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association urges
serious consideration of legislation that would promote and encourage
recycling of cans and bottles . We believe such measures , if adopted,
would lessen the burdens of the cost of park maintenance and upkeep .
State Bikeways - C priority
The Minnesota Department of Transportation ' s State Bikeway Grant
Program is an excellent program designed to develop and identify
bikeway corridors which provide for safe and reasonably direct access
to the majority of public and private destinations , while exercising
sound transportation engineering and planning procedures in the
expenditure of public funds . Many times parks and open spaces are
the destinations of persons making use of these bikeways . The
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association recognizes the value of this
program and realizes that it benefits both the bicycle commuter as
well as the recreational cyclist . The Minnesota Recreation and
Park Association endorses the State Bikeway Program and encourages •
the strong cooperation among State, County and Local Agencies ; and
further, recommends sufficient funding to continue an effective
program.
Community Education Levy/State Aids - C priority
The MRPA continues to support the original "Lighted School" concept ,
as schools represent one of the largest single investments in each
of our communities and they should be open day and night , weekdays
and weekends as necessary to meet local needs and that funds should
be appropriated to assure building useage .
LCMR OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS - A priority
The LCMR outdoor recreation grant program is currently the only
program operating in the state that is designed to provide assistance
to all local governments for the acquisition and development of a •
wide variety of outdoor recreation facilities . Based on the SCORP
planning process , the program assists local governments in their
efforts to convert local plans into operating recreation facilities .
Because of the program's broad focus and general availability, it has
become one of the state ' s better known and most highly sought after
funding sources .
In an era where local budgets are being dramatically reduced, the
LCMR grant program will assume ever-increasing value and importance
in the provision of quality recreation opportunities to the state' s
citizenry . The MRPA recognizes the value of the LCMR grant program
and appreciates the previous commitment of the LCMR to outdoor
recreation. Moreover, the MRPA encourages future LCMR support for
recreation and recommends a continuation of sufficient funding to
meet future outdoor recreation needs .
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MRPA 1982 Legislative Platform
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• EMINENT DOMAIN LAW - .B priority
In recent years, amendments have been made to the eminent domain law
in an effort to safeguard the interests of the property owners who
become involved in this process. Taken as a whole, however, the
present procedure seems to result in the public paying excessively
high prices for land . The entire process provided in the law should
be critically reviewed and streamlined. This examination should
include a re-evaluation of the advisability of making appraisals
public information; the advisability of using a professional referee
in lieu of three commissioners to establish the value of land; and
the legality and feasibility of collecting property taxes on property
for several years in instances where the award is substantially in
excess -of the market value of the property for tax purposes.
MUNICIPAL BONDS A priority
At a time when local budgets are being drastically reduced, the MRPA
recognizes that many Parks and Recreation budgets are being cut more
deeply than other services. While Municipal Bonds are one way that
local units of government can allow the citizens to tax themselves
for these services, the current limit on bond interest rates virtually
denys the citizens that right by making bonds unsellable. The MRPA
recommends that the interest rate limit be repealed and that the
• market place be allowed to determine the interest rates.
PUBLIC ACCESS TO LAKES - B priority
The MRPA supports the existing state law calling for the provision of
public access to the state' s lake and river resources for all citizens
to use and enjoy. (MN STST. 97.48, Subd 15) . The MRPA urges the
continued support and implemenation of this legislation by state,
regional and local unit of government.
"A" priority indicates a major issue where MRPA would work actively with
groups to introduce legislation or seek new laws and regulations.
"B" priority indicates items that are important to MRPA but where
substantially less time would be spent unless the legislature or
other groups mounted a major effort to which MRPA had to respond.
"C" priority indicates items where MRPA would respond only when the issue .
is raised by other groups.
Proposed: November 18, 1981
Revised: January 14, 1982
• Revised: February 4, 1982
Adopted by the MRPA Board of
Directors February 11, 1982
MRPA 1982 Legislative Platform
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LEVY LIMITS - A priority
Due to financial constraints placed, upon municipalities ; park and
recreation departments have and continue to receive significant
financial cutbacks that are causing a reduction in park maintenance
and recreational services ; therefore , the Minnesota Recreation and
Park Association supports legislation to increase or lift the
levy limits presently imposed upon municipalities .
National Issues
The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association will look to the
National Recreation and Park Association to review and promulgate
National legislation and to advise of the affect the legislation
will have on Minnesota in matters dealing' with Parks , Recreation and
Leisure Services . The Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association
will provide support to pertinent legislation having a benefit to •
its members and the citizens of Minnesota, and may promulgate
legislation on state and national issues .
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - A priority
In 1976, unemployment compensation laws were substantially improved
by the elimination of eligibility for those individuals who voluntarily
quit or are dismissed for cause. However. , requalification is provided
once " the claimant has earned four times the weekly benefit for which
he would otherwise be eligible. This requalification is too low and
should be substabtially increased.
The MRPA believes that individuals who knowingly accept temporary
employment of specific limited durations or provisional. employment not
exceeding six months and whose employment is thus ended, should be
deemed 'to have voluntarily ended their employment and thus should be
disqualified for certain benefits. The employers involved should
not be saddled with unemployment compensation costs for individuals
who accept and perhaps even plan for the termination of such employ-
ment. The MRPA recommends that the law be appropriately amended.
Also, students, temporarily employed as interns, such as urban corps
interns, should not be eligible for unemployment compensation. Finally,
the statutes should be amended to relieve part-time employers who
continue employment of an individual from any responsibility to
contribute to unemployment 'compensation due for termination from
other employment .
WORK RESTITUTION PROGRAM - B priority
The MRPA urges the various court systems, municipal officials, and
legislature to the extent that it can, to encourage and make possibl
community work restitution programs. This may require making availab
funding methods through grants or special levies.
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• JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITIES OF NEW BRIGHTON
AND MOUNDS VIEW
PURPOSE
WHEREAS , there exists a common leisure programming need to provide
cultural experiences for the residents in the Cities of New Brighton
and Mounds View; and
WHEREAS , the City of Mounds View currently is operating a successful
summer traveling puppet/theatre program; and
WHEREAS, the City of New Brighton and the City of Mounds View, through
their respective governing bodies , believe there is a need to establish
a joint summer traveling puppet/theatre program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, it is agreed between the Parties as
follows :
EMPLOYING MUNICIPALITY
The City of Mounds View hereby agrees to be the employing municipality
• for the joint summer traveling puppet/theatre program. The City of
Mounds View shall be accountable for the receipt of that portion of
puppet/theatre program expenditures (approximately 50%) paid by the
City of New Brighton. All existing and future capital expenditures
and/or equipment shall be owned by the City of Mounds View and no
mutual property shall be acquired as a result of this agreement .
SUMMER PUPPET/THEATRE PROGRAM STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The exact puppet/theatre program staffs duties will be fully defined in
a separate job description and task statement is attached as Addendum A.
The puppet/theatre program staff shall be responsible to the Program
Supervisor in the City of Mounds View.
TIME ALLOCATION
The puppet/theatre program willperform for a ten (10) week program,
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performing 24 shows each week. mhe City of Mounds View will have 12
shows performed weekly and the C ty of New Brighton shall have 12
shows performed weekly. The shows will last approximately 45 minutes
including neighborhood touring p.omotion , set-up, show, and departure.
The actual program dates , schedules , and locations will be agreed
upon by resolution no later than April 1 of each respective year.
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
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ALLOCATION OF COST •
The City of Mounds View shall invoice the City of New Brighton upon
the termination of the ten week ' ummer program based on the following
figures :
1. 50% of the actual staffing costs based on two (2)
puppet wagon coordinators @ $150/week for 11 weeks
or $1 , 650 .
2 . 50% of one (1) puppet wagon assistant @ $75/week
for ten weeks or $375.
3 . A flat rate of $200 for actual vehicle expenditures
including gasoline , repairs and insurance .
4 . A flat rate of $200 for equipment purchase and vehicle
rental based on a 5 year depreciation for existing
equipment.
The monetary arrangements shall be approved by Council resolution no
later than April 1 of each year.
ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL SUPPORT
The City of Mounds View will be responsible for all general clerica
and administrative work including workman ' s compensation and insur-
ance relating to the summer puppet/theatre program. The City of
New Brighton will be responsible for all publicity, and show location
confirmations within the City of New Brighton.
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
The City of Mounds View hereby agrees to provide one mobile puppet
wagon truck, including P.A. system, stage , microphones , puppets and
related theatrical equipment necessary and in good operating condition
to provide a weekly puppet and theatrical performance.
INDEMNIFICATION
The City of Mounds View herby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
and defend the City of New Brighton, its agents and employees , against
any and all claims for damages , of whatever nature, arising from or
in consequence of the duties it has assumed hereunder, except for
vehicles and/or equipment owned by the City of New Brighton.
ANNUAL REVIEW
This agreement shall be reviewed and evaluated annually.
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Each party executes this agreement pursuant to the authority of
their respective governing bodies .
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DURATION AND TERM
This agreement shall remain in e 'fect through the year 1982 and
thereafter assuming formal adoption by the respective councils .
This agreement may be terminated by either party subject to ninety
(90) days written notice .
Agreement entered into this day of , 1982 .
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON
1111 MAYOR MAYOR
CITY ADMINISTRATOR CITY MANAGER
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MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks & Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Staff
DATE: February 24, 1982
SUBJECT: Joint Powers Agreement - Puppet Wagon
Enclosed is a draft copy of the proposed joint powers agreement
with the City of New Brighton to share our summer puppetry pro-
gram. Staff fesls that by entering into this type of agreement
we will be able to improve our program at a lower cost.
The improvements we envision include the hiring of a third
staff, truck will be repainted and'thirdly, the program will
play for an extended season (3 weeks longer than last year) . We
will be able to make all of these improvements at a cost savings
to the City of approximately $1, 000. 00 (with $400 coming from
the general fund and $600 from recreation activity) .
The major drawbacks will be reduced performances for Mounds View
residents (21 in 1981 to 12 in 1982) and sharing of the "limelight"
with New Brighton.
• The City of New Brighton has brought this issue before their Park
Commission and has received approval with their City Council
reviewing it on Thursday, February 25th. They do not evision any
major problems with the program being supported by their City.
Staff feels the agreement is fairly self-explanatory and will
respond to any questions you may have Thursday evening.
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111/1 MEMO TO: Par . • reation Coumissioners
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FROM: Sta
DATE: Febru.ry 24, 1982
RE: Park shelter buildings
As you 're aware the Fire Chief and City Council formally condemned our
park shelter buildings during the past year. As a result we rented portable
buildings to meet our winter skating needs. In addition we have already
removed the Oakwood Park shelter building and the Woodcrest and Hillview
buildings are scheduled to be moved in the next two months.
Staff updated the Council at their regularly scheduled February 22, 1982 meetina
on our building progress and the Mayor raised the issue of possibly repairing
existing buildings rather than constructing new ones. Staff reiterated their
position that the existing buildings were in such poor condition that we could
11111 not justify repairing the buildings and they did not work into our long range
park plan from both a function and location perspective. The Mayor's major
concern centered around vandalism; parks in general and the buildinas specifically.
As this issue is one that will be a major discussion point for months to come
staff indicated to the Council that we would raise the issue before the Park
Commission. Staff has no formal recommendation regarding the status of park shelter
buildings but would like to offer the following support data:
1. The two buildings at Hillview and Woodcrest have experienced additional
vandalism over the winter months .
2. The Oakwood building has been removed.
3. We have purchased a building for Lambert Park,
4. There are no buildings at Groveland, City Hall , Silver View, Random or
111/1 Ardan Park.
5. The buildings at Greenfield and Lambert could be salvaged, but we have
removed the interior planks to construct benches for the portable buildings,
Park Shelter Buildings
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February 24, 1982
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6. The park master plans outline a specific location and building
type for each park.
7. The portable buildings , although we did experience major vandalism
at two sites , can function as a possible inexpensive alternative.
Staff would recommend that the Park Commission outline a list of minimum criteria
or establish a policy statement which best reflects their position regarding the
current building status. Items that could be included are:
1. Review past action regarding the status of existing buildings.
2. Outline criteria for constructing new buildings:
a. Building materials
b. Utilities Provided: 1. Plumbing
2. Electricity
c. General cost range
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3. Building usage or function:
a. Skating
b. Summer playgrounds
c. Picnicing
d. Neighborhood meetings
e. Cross country skiing
4. Establish both long and short range goals :
a. Develop a building program, i .e. one year
b. Future referendum
c. Use of portable buildings
5. Contacts with other park user:
a. Softball teams
b. Lake Region Hockey
c. Summer baseball
Staff would envision that a preliminary draft be established at Thursday's meeting
with a follow up in March.
'AIKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION `
MINUTES
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September 24 ,' 1981
*HOCKEY AND The following rinks will have shelters and will be
PLEASURE RINKS maintained in the 1981 -82 season : •
*Hillview , hockey F pleasure
*Woodcrest , hockey la pleasure
*Lambert , hockey f pleasure
Greenfield , pleasure
Groveland, pleasure
Jerry Linke made a motion to rent 8 x 24 ' trailer buildings
from Satellite for Greenfield and Groveland pleasure rinks
and rent 8 ' x 32 ' trailer buildings for Hillview and
Woodcrest hockey/pleasure rinks and to eliminate the Green-
field hockey rink and increase the size of the pleasure
rink and build a new permanent building at Lambert Park.
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Donna Bowman seconded the motion . Motion passed.
5 ayes
0 nayes
Motion was made by Wayne Burmeister to reduce the hours
daily a4 Greenfield and Groveland rinks and to keep a
tally of attendance and times for future reference .
Frank Silvis seconded the motion. Motion passed.
5 ayes
0 nayes
Chairman Burmeister directed Staff to be flexible on
hours at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation
Staff.
41ItFrank Silvis made a motion to recommend to the City
Council a 32 ' (902 square foot) octagonal building to
be erected at Lambert Park using as much community
ass . nce as poi.. : ble : the building shall be conpax b1e
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
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September 24 , 1981
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PARK BOND Director Anderson expressed the need for long range
REFERENDUM future planning by the Parks and Recreation Commission
REVIEW
as to how to implement facilities and where and how to
proceed .
PARK SHELTER Director Anderson reviewed the report . The proposal is to
BUILDINGS build an octagonal building at Lambert Park and rent
trailer buildings to replace the shelter buildings , which
were being proposed by staff to be demolished.
Through discussion several questions and suggestions were
expressed :
Bathrooms are not included in the buildings .
Use of satellites indoors will be utilized .
Seeking assistance from community groups for t
construction of the shelter building at Lambe
The trailer shelters will be rented for 10 weeks and
must be skirted around the bottom.
Discussion of cutback in the number of sheets of ice was
discussed . Mr. Stone expressed the approval of only 3
hockey rinks , stating that better maintenance is required.
After much discussion about rink elimination ; Jerry Linke
made the motion to eliminate Edgewood and Oakwood skating
rinks in the 1981-82 season and to eliminate the Greenfield
hockey rink but continue to maintain a Greenfield pleasure
rink . Donna Bowman seconded the motion. Motion passed.
5 ayes
0 nayes
Donna Bowman further made a motion to eliminate all
ing shelter buildings. Jerry Linke seconded the, motic, _
Motion passed.
5 ayes
0 nayes
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MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks & Recreation Commission
FROM: Staff
DATE: February 24, 1982
SUBJECT: Forestry Program Update
In an attempt to keep the Commission abreast of our City Forestry
program, staff has three issues to bring to your attention. The
first is the City Council formally approved an addendum to allow
for the Cities of Mounds View and New Brighton to have just one
tree contractor in 1982 . We will be opening up our tree contractors
bids for 1982 on Thursday, February 25, 1982 . Assuming that we do
not have an inordinate amount of bidders, staff will be reviewing
the contractors bids with the Commission Thursday evening.
The second issue is that staff is presently in the process of
organizing a mass tree planting in celebration of Arbor Day. Our
plans at this time include the planting of approximately 1, 500
• seedlings and 275 mature trees on some Saturday in April . Once we
work out the details we will be in contact with the Commissioners
requesting their support.
The third issue is that we are in the process of hiring Mr. Odas
Newton as our summer forestry assistant. Mr. Newton is a retired
Mounds View resident (he lives next door to Groveland Park with the
beautiful flower and vegetable garden) . We are extremely pleased
to have a man of Mr. Newton' s caliber as he has a degree in Forestry
and his hobbies are gardening and forestry related issues. Mr. Newton
will be responsible for the flowers around City Hall, establishing
new planters, and assisting City Forester Wriskey.
Staff has tentatively planned on having Rick attend our March meeting
to update the Commission on forestry related issues.
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MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM Bruce K. Anderson, Director
Parks , Recreation and Forestry
DATE : February 24, 1982
SUBJECT: Monthly Report, February, 1982
The following issues or programs are outlined to provide the Commission
with a letter overview of our departments day to day operations . Each
of the listed items are strictly information oriented and not intended
for formal Commission action.
1. Newsletter - The March/April newsletter should be
delivered to the Home by Wednesday, March 3, 1982.
2. Spring Recreation Programs - The Spring recreation
programs are installed in the March/April newsletter
with programs stated for beginning in early April .
3. Mary Saarion Elected Chairperson of Recreation Section -
Mary Sarrion, Program Supervisor has been elected to
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be the recreation section chairperson for 1982. Her
duties will include coordinating the state recreation
newsletter, conducting meetings , coordinating workshops ,
etc.
4. Prairie Restoration - City Forester Wriskey and myself
attended a 1/2 day meeting with staff from P.O.T. on
February 12, 1982, regarding the possibility of establishing
a natural prairie grass area at Silver View Park. The
session was most informative and we will be exploring
the prairie and wildflower applications in the future.
Leisure Delivery System - Staff is working with the other three parks and
recreation directors on developing a comprehensive leisure delivery system
on a school district wide basis. I have enclosed an outline of our planned
program and will keep the Park Commission apprised as we go.
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LEISURE DELIVERY SYSTEM
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PROPOSED TIME LINE
FEBRUARY 12, 1982
FRIDAY, FEB . 5 , 1982 - 1 . ESTABLISH PROPOSED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ,
2 . COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
A . DEVELOP FORM FOR CONTACTING PRIVATE
AGENCIES AND SOLICITING PROGRAM
INFORMATION - PAUL
B . DEVELOP PROPOSED TIME LINE - BRUCE
FRIDAY, FEB , 12 , 198.2 - 2 : 00 P . M. AT MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL .
1 . FINALIZE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - MAURIE
2 . REVIEW PROPOSED TIME LINE - BRUCE
• 3 . REVIEW AGENCY FORM - PAUL
4 . STUDENT INTERN UPDATE - MAURIE AND BRUCE
5 . ESTABLISH NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY - MAURIE
A. DR . SCHULTZ, U . OF M.
B . DR . TOM FISH, ST . THOMAS
C . BOB CALLECOD, HENNEPIN CTY
FRIDAY, FEB , 19, 1982 - 9 : 00 A. M . AT NORTHWEST Y .M . C .A .
1 . FINALIZE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY - MAURIE
2 . FINALIZE AGENCY FORM - PAUL
3 . FINALIZE TIME LINE - BRUCE
4 . REVIEW ALTERNTATIVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - JERRY
A. HIRING OF NEW STAFF OR RE-ASSIGNMENT
OF CURRENT POSITIONS .
B . VOLUNTEER NETWORK .
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LEISURE DELIVERY SYSTEM
PROPOSED TIME LINE ,F
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FEBRUARY 12, 1982
FRIDAY, FEB . 26, 1982 - 9 : 00 A .M. AT SHOREVIEW CITY HALL
1 . FINALIZE METHODOLOGY FOR NEEDS ASSESS-
MENT - PAUL
2 . FINALIZE ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS -
JERRY
3 . DISCUSS SPECIAL POPULATION - JOHN
A. SCHOOL DISTRICT GUEST
B . PARENT INVOLVEMENT
C . PROGRAMMERS PROGRESS TO DATE - MAURIE
4 . ESTABLISH FACILITY INVENTORY - BRUCE
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1982 - 9 : 00 A.M. AT DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER
1 . UPDATE ON NEEDS ASSESSMENT - PAUL
2 . STUDENT INTERN ON BOARD - MAURIE AND
3 . INTERAGENCY UPDATE - JAY
A. INVITE AGENCIES TO KEEP THEM APPRISED
OF PROGRESS .
4 . REVIEW SPECIAL POPULATION - JOHN
5 . FINALIZE FACILITY INVENTORY - BRUCE
FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1982 - 9 : 00 A.M. AT NEW BRIGHTON
1 . REVIEW PROGRESS TO DATE - EVERYONE
A . ROUGH DRAFT OUTLINE OF COPY TO DATE .
B . DISCUSS FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS .
2 . REVIEW NEEDS ASSESSMENT INFORMATION - PAUL
3 . DISCUSS RULES AND AMENDMENT POLICY - JOHN
4 . ESTABLISH FUTURE DIRECTION
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1982- 7 : 00 P .M. AT MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL •
1 . REVIEW ROUGH DRAFT OUTLINE
2 . INITIAL POLICY MAKER REVIEW AND UPDATE
LEISURE DELIVERY SYSTEM
PROPOSED TIME LINE
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FEBRUARY 12, 1982
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FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1982 - 9 : 00 A. M. AT MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
1 . REVIEW ROUGH DRAFT OUTLINE - COMMENTS '
AND REACTIONS .
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1982 - 9 : 00 A . M. AT NORTHWEST Y .M .C .A .
1 . REVIEW FINAL ROUGH DRAFT FORM .
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1982 - 7 : 00 P .M . AT DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER
1 . REVIEW ROUGH DRAFT WITH POLICY MAKERS .
2 . DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION - EVERYONE
FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1982 - 9 : 00 A .M. AT NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL
1 . GOLF PARTY
• 2 . FINALIZE INITIAL FINAL DRAFT
3 . DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1982 - 1 . FINALIZE FINAL DRAFT
2 . DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 , 1982 - 1 . APPROVAL OF POLICY MAKERS
2 . BEGIN IMPLEMENTATION
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