HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/24/81 Agenda & Packet CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
• Thursday, September 24, 1981
6:30 p.m.
Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
AGENDA
, 1. Call to Order
/2. Approval of the June 25, 1981 Park Commission Minutes
'3. Chairman 's Report
a". Councilmember's Report
Visitor Presentation •
6'. Park Bond Referendum Review
17. Park Shelter Buildings
18. Silver View Park Update
a. Bid Process - Staff memo
b. Rough grading and pond progress
1. Soil survey
2. Grading contract and time line
19. Athletic Update
' a. De Gross Lawsuit
• b. Athletic Symposium
10. Park Usage Policy
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11. Lambert Park Tot Lot
12. Fall Program Update
13. Staff Report
14. Adjournment
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NJ RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055
RECREATION AND FORESTRY
September 22, 1981
Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners:
Enclosed is your packet of information for the Thursday, September 24 , 1981
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
in the City Hall Council Chambers.
The agenda is fairly lengthy with three major action items for your consideration .
Ill I would call special attention to the Park Shelter Building memo, Silver View
Park Update (mailed September 11 , dated September 10, 1981) and Park Usage Policy.
Should you have any questions or be unable to attend Thursday's meeting , please
give our office a call at 784-3055.
I look forward to a positive and productive meeting.
Sincerely,
diaqd-oux*---/
Bruce K. Anderson, Director
Parks , Recreation and Forestry
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Enclosure
P.S. I promise not to bore you with pictures or stories from our trip!
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
June 25 , 1981
Mounds View City Hal
Council Chambers
6 : 30 p . m.
CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
was called to order at 6 : 36 p .m. by Chairperson Wayne
Burmeister .
ROLL CALL Commissioners Present : Chairperson Burmeister, Commis- -
sioners Silvis , Dennehy, Weflen, Bowman, Linkey. and
Letendre .
Commissioners Absent : Commissioners Scott and Fedor .
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Councilmember Doty was unable to attend the meeting due
to a scheduling conflict .
Visitor' s Present: A number of residents from the
Lambert .Park area were present, including Rita Waste ,
to discuss the Lambert tot lot .
APPROVAL OF Commissioner Silvis made a motion to approve the June 4 ,
MINUTES 1981 minutes as submitted. Motion was seconded by
Chairperson Burmeister . Motion passed unanimously .
7 ayes
0 nayes
CHAIRMAN' S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister requested that staff provide a
• brief update regarding the Edgewood Jr . High program
development . Staff responded that the Edgewood Jr . High
• project was proceeding right on schedule and that sod
was being laid on June 23, 24 , and 25 . The football
field will not be available for play, nor will the
baseball fields until Spring, 1982 . Staff feels that
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CHAIRMAN' S REPORT it will be a welcome and positive addition to the
(Continued) community.
VISITOR PRESENTATION A small contingency of the Lambert Park area was on
hand to discuss their feelings regarding the Lambert
tot lot . Staff recommended that the Lambert Park tot
lot issue be moved up the agenda to discuss that issue
at this time rather than delaying it until later. The
Commission concurred .
LAMBERT PARK TOT LOT Staff reviewed the correspondence dated June 11, 1981
to Rita Waste which outlined staff' s position regarding
Mrs . Waste ' s concerns about the tot lot . Staff prole,
a brief history as to how the tot lot had been designed
and developed in 1978 , stating that the Commission
intended to develop a variety of tot lots through-out
the community and that the tot lot at Lambert was primal
ily designed to serve the secondary school age children
A needs assessment was developed prior to the establish-
ment of the tot lot and it was felt that a mini-obstacle
course would challenge both the physical and mental
needs of the neighborhood youth . Staff concurred with
Mrs . Waste that the Lambert Park tot lot had not been
as effective as had been originally desired, or hoped.
At this point staff turned the meeting over to Chairpers
Burmeister who invited the visitors to address the
Commission . The major concerns that were addressed by
Mrs . Waste and her neighbors centered around the follow-
ing issues :
1 . They would like to have a more traditional •
tot lot, swings , merry-grounds , slides , etc .
2 . Their children do not play on the equipment
• because they don' t know what to do with it .
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LAMBERT PARK (cont . ) 3 . The predominant age group in the area is now
pre-school age children rather than secondary .
4 . Existing maintenance and safety problems re-
lating to the equipment .
5 . They feel that they should have been kept
more informed as to what the specific equipmen
was that was going to be installed at the site
The Commission thanked the visitors for their concerns
and comments and directed staff to meet with Mrs . Waste
and neighbors to develop an amicable solution and repor
• back to the Commission at their regularly scheduled
July 23, 1981 Park Commission meeting .
SILVER VIEW PARK Staff provided a brief background on the progress which
UPDATE has occurred relating to Silver View Park during the pa-
It basically fell into three areas :
1 . Bid opening - A bid opening for Phase I develo•
ment has been delayed until the July 13, City
Council meeting, due to the fact that Kraus/
Anderson will be providing the needed 43, 000
cubic yards of material for the Phase I gradin:
It is estimated that the one month delay in
the bid opening will save the City approximate
$30, 000 .00 grading costs .
2 . Silver Lake Woods Timeline - Staff indicated ;
• that the Silver Lake Woods preliminary plat ha.
been moved by the Council and that the initial
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SILVER VIEW PARK utility development, such as road easements ,
UPDATE (cont . ) sewer, streets , and water were to commence
construction during the first weeks of July.
3 . 1981 L .A .W. C .O .N. Funding - Staff distributed
copies of the ranking sheets for the 1981
L .A.W. C .O .N . Phase II funding of Silver View
Park, which indicated that the project had
ranked 12 out of 18 projects with only five
projects being slated or scheduled for funding
Staff indicated that at this time there are
no state or federal monies appropriate for the
funding as it had been cut during the budget
cutbacks .
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1982 BUDGET PROCESS Staff reviewed the two memos forwarded in the packet;
The Five-Year Capitol Improvement Plan and the Public .
Service Program. Staff then outlined the process currer
ly being undertaken by the City Council to develop a
long range plan or policy to determine the City ' s direc-
tion during the next 5 years . Staff further indicated
that once the plan is completed a copy will be presented
to the Park Commission for their review and input prior
to final adoption by the City Council .
PARK BOND ISSUE Staff introduced this topic by stating that the Council
had requested that Staff determine whether or not the
Park Commission desired to schedule a follow-up park
referendum on August 18th, 1981 . The City Council has
scheduled a special referendum for the truck ordinan
on August 18th and felt that a follow-up park refere-um
would be compatible at that time . The Commission then
had a general discussion on the pros and cons of schedul
ing a par;. . .erendum for August, 1981 . The Commission
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PARK BOND ISSUE (cont .) members felt that it would be most advantageous at
this time to schedule a follow-up referendum due to
the status of the economy and rising costs of park
development . A motion was made by Commissioner Linke,
seconded by Commissioner Dennehy to schedule a park
referendum for August 18th, 1981 . The motion passed
unanimously .
7 ayes
0 nayes
A general discussion then followed to determine what
the specific amount of funds that should be requested
for park development . The discussions ranged from
• the possibility of $800 , 000 . 00 up to 2 . 5 million dollars
Following further discussion a motion was made by
Commissioner Linke , seconded by Commissioner Bowman
to have a park referendum for 1 . 4 million dollars with.
the specific projects and parks to be developed to be
prioritized at a later date . The motion passed uanimous
ly .
7 ayes
0 nayes
A variety of discussion then centered around a number
of topics , including whether or not the issue should be
one single issue or a number of seperate issues . It
was then determined by a general concensus of the park
board that it should be one major issue and not be split
between two seperate ballots . Staff then presented a
brief report on the possibility of a park maintenance
• addendum which would be a integral part of the park
referendum ballot . Following a general discussion
again, a notion was made by Chairperson Burmeister,
econd, tl Commissioner Linke to have a second question
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PARK BOND ISSUE on the referendum ballot to read as follows :
(continued)
If question number 1 is approved by the voters , shall
the City of Mounds View be then authorized to increase
its annual tax level by an amount not to exceed
$50 , 000 . 00 for the purpose of providing funds to operat
and maintain parks , park land, and related public
recreational facilities in the City, which additional
tax levy, if approved, shall become a permanent adjust-
ment to the City ' s levy limit base as provided in
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Minnesota Statutes , sections 275 . 50 to 275 . 56?
It was further understood as part of the motion that
it would be necessary for voters to approve both questi
on the ballot in order to improve the City parks .
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The motion passed unanimously .
7 ayes
0 nayes
The Commission then discussed potential strategy
related to the Park Referendum and felt that the
issue needed to .be brought to the forefront by using
the Park shelter buildings as an example of a deficient
Park facility . A motion was made by Commissioner Linke ,
seconded by Commissioner Bowman to request that the Cit;
Council formally condemn the park shelter buildings and
not schedule them to be opened during the winter of
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1981- 82 for winter skating . Motion passed uanimously .
7 ayes •
0 nayes
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1981 PROGRAM UPDATE Staff provided a brief updated program review of the
1981 summer programs . The largest and first program
was the "Festival in the Park" scheduled for July 12 ,
1981 . One of the questions that was raised regarding
the Festival in the Park was the potential selling of
beer at Hillview Park on Saturday, July 11th for the
Festival Softball Tournament . Staff indicated that
the current policy is that beer can only be sold at
City Hall park and recommended that this policy should
be adhered to as it has worked quite well . The Commissi
agreed by concensus that beer cannot be sold at Hillviev
Park .
Staff then provided brief comments regarding Lakeside
• Beach program, saying that the Beach had been operating
quite smoothly and felt that the current administration
was working fairly well . Commissioner Bowman added
that the Jaycees had constructed tables at Lakeside
Park and they were all being used and concurred with
staff that the Beach operation was running smoothly.
COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Letendre stated that he was concerned
COMMENTS
that the Commission had assumed liability regarding
Lambert Park tot lot that had been called to our
attention by the neighborhood . Staff responded that
the Commissions actions directing Staff to explore
the area and work with the neighbors on their concerns
was adequate and that the issue should be dealt with
in an expediant manner . Commissioner Letendre had
stated that he was concerned about the use of volunteer
• umpires for our youth softball program. He further
indicated t1. : t the Mounds View Jaycees would be willing
to provi free voluntcr umpires for the youth soft-
. ' 1 pr m, should the Commission so desire .
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COMMISSIONERS A motion was made b
COMMENTS (cont .) Y Commissioner Silvis , seconded
by Commissioner Weflen to accept the generous offer
of the Jaycees to provide volunteer umpires for the
youth softball program and that they should work. with
the City recreation program staff to schedule a traini
session on umpiring and philosophy of the recreation
program. The motion passed unanimously.
7 ayes
0 nayes
ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis , seconded
by Commissioner Weflen to adjourn . The motion passed
unanimously .
7 ayes •
0 nayes
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 12 p .m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bruce K. Anderson, Director
Parks , Recreation and Forestry
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MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Director
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
DATE: September 22, 1981
RE: Park Bond Referendum Update
Although it is a month past the August 18, 1981 election , staff has included
copies of the detailed breakdown by precinct of the election.
Staff has no additional comments other than the October 4 school district
referendum and current trend towards conservative economics appears to be
trends that will be with us for a while.
Two quotes from Socrates now come to mind;
1 . "If you don 't know where you' re going , any road will get you there. "
• 2. If a man does not know to which port he is sailing , no wind is
favorable".
The time has come, once again, to re-evaluate where we are and where we want to
go during the next five years . Issues staff feels the Park Board should pursue
include:
1 . Joint meeting with City Council .
2. Active development of a revised/realistic capitol improvement program.
3. Review of existing program to determine where reductions or cutbacks can
be made to meet the reduced staff and maintenence programs of the 80's.
This issue can never be resolved in one meeting , but will need continuous review
by Staff, Park Commission , and City Council .
DATE APPROVED: 8/24/81
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA •
Special Meeting
August 18 , 1981
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10 , Mounds View City Hall
The Mounds View City Council was called 1 . CALL TO ORDER
to order at 10 : 33 p.m. on August 18 ,
1981 by Mayor McCarty.
Members present: Hodges , Forslund, Doty , 2 . ROLL CALL
Blanchard, and Mayor McCarty.
Others present: Clerk-Administrator
Pauley and City Attorney Meyers.
Ballots were tabulated with the following 3 . BALLOT TABULATION
results : (Resolution No. 1349)
Proposition Pct. 1 Pct. 2 Pct. 3 Pct. 4 Pct. 5 Pct. 6 Pct. 7 Total
Question No. 1
-1, YES 86 41 74 50 76 130 106 563
NO 336 157 242 124 102 161 179 1301•
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Question No. 2
YES 192 80 116 67 78 108 102 743
NO 230 120 201 107 100 184 183 1125
Question No. 3
YES 184 67 110 64 75 104 94 698
NO 236 131 202 107 102 187 189 1154
Ballots Cast 423 201 318 174 179 292 285 1872
Blank or
Spoiled Ballots 2 0 0 1 0 2 1 6
Motion/Second: Forslund/Hodges to adopt
Resolution No. 1349 and waived complete
reading of resolution.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Doty/Forslund to adjourn 4 . ADJOURNMENT
the meeting at 10 : 50 p.m.
5 ayes 0 nays _ oton Carried
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Donald F. Pauley
Clerk-Administrator
MEMO TO: Mounds View 'ark. a' 'ecreation Commission
FROM: Bruce K. An. . , ii -ctor
4110 Parks , Recr-: .nd Forestry
DATE: September 22 081
RE: Silver View Park Update
Staff forwarded a memo to each of you dated September 10, 1981 which outlined in
some depth some of our problems and progress to date with the project. Staff
ill be reviewing that memo as well as the City Council input from our meeting
on September 21 , 1981 with the Commission on Thursday.
Since that time staff has drafted a contract for the rough and finish grading which
was awarded to Wally Ebertz Construction Company with a low bid of $32 ,000.00
Assuming the Mayor will sign the contract on September 21, 1981 the rough grading
will commence on Tuesday, September 22, 1981 .
We will be letting the bids for Phase 2 development on September 24, 1981 which will
include sod, seed (possibly) , irrigation, parking lot, ag. lime , and backstops.
• The major difficulty we are experiencing includes timing as any seeding done after
September 15 is considered a "gift" with the unpredictable Minnesota weather. At
present there are 24 firms who have picked up specs for bidding on Phase 2 which
is a good indication that bids should be good.
Staff will be presenting a written and verbal update of the September 24, 1981 bid
process. Should you desire a "guided tour" of the site prior to Thursday, staff
would be more than happy to accomodate your schedule.
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;. `'rr1 :-..,--__ ;:rz Bid Tabulation Form
4;17 SILVER VIEW PARK MOUNDS VIEW vINNESOTA.
BIDS OPENED: SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 1:00 P.M.
:: ...1:. !. ..1„ TOTAL:
CONTRACTOR =MO ROUGH GRADE INISH GRAD:
REISINGER EXCAVATING, INC, 111111111111 20521 AKIN ROAD WEST
TIv SWAI\SON FARMINGTON, VN. 55024 $28,056,00 $10,416,00 $38,472,00
W,J , E3E�IL CO, 810 SOUTH MCKNIGHT RCAD ;
WALLY EBERTZ 735-0715 ST, PAUL, MN, 55119 $20,000.00 $12,000,00 532,000,00
PAT< CONSTRUCTION 7900 3EECH STREET N,E,
CHUC< RUG�ODEN 786-9800 MINNEAPOLIS, `1N, 55432 $24,130,00 $ 8,000,00 $32,130,00
G,T,F, LANDSCAPE & I\URSERY 111111111111 ROUTE 3,
NORTH 3RANCH, MN, 55056 $35,1::,90 $ 9,000,00 $44,188,00
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RAMSEY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
OWN°
Mid-Americo Bank Building
1827 North Saint Paul Road
• Maplewood, Minnesoto 55109
Telephone (612) 777.0127
MINNESOTA
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
August 3, 1981
To: Supervisors, Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District
Subject: Silver Lake Wood Development and Oak Lake Park Pond.
I. Introduction
The proposed plat is located between County Road H2 on the south, Long
Lake Road on the east, Silver Lake Road on the west and S.T.H. 10 to the
north; specifically, the northeast quarter of section 7, T 30N, R•23W,
This report inventories and evaluates the existing soil and water
resources of the development area. Issues discussed are soils and the suit-
ability for development, potential for erosion and evaluation of existing and
planned drainage patterns. Where necessary, specific suggestions to minimize
erosion, hydrologic and developmental problems are suggested.
II. Inventory and Evaluation of Existing Resources
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The general landscape of the proposed plat area is gently rolling, level
and depressional . The coarse textured outwash soils of the level to gently
rolling landscapes range from excessively drained to very poorly drained
depending upon their relation to the water table. Soils in the depressional
areas are organic in nature with the high water table at or near the soil
surface. For ease of interpretation, I have divided the proposed plat area
into six mapping units. Mapping units are drawn on the plat plan. A cross
sectional view of soil mapping units in their relation to the topography may
be seen in Appendix A.
Soils mapping units are based on field survey to the smallest unit of 2.5
acres. Within any given mapping unit, it is possible to have errors and several
soil variations not shown or indicated on soil survey map or mapping unit nar-
ration. Soils delineations in this report should be used only for general land
use planning. Specific soil properties should be evaluated by a competent soil
engineer.
Soils:
Zimmerman loamy fine sand:
This is a level to gently sloping excessively drained soil found on convex
knolls and side slopes of glacial outwash lake plains. The typical pedon has
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a surface layer of dark grayish brown loamy fines and about nine inches thick. •
The subsurface layer is grayish brown loamy fine sand about six inches thick.
The underlying or subsoil layers are stratified light yellowish brown to dark
brown fine sands. Included within this mapping unit are small areas of well
drained Lino soil variant in lower portions of the landscape. Also in depres-
sions may be found poorly drained Isanti soils. The Zimmerman soil has rapid
permeability; surface runoff is slow to very slow; available water capacity
is low as is natural fertility and organic matter content. This soil is well
suited to building site development, but poorly suited to sanitary septic
systems due to the extreme permeability. Excavation sites must be temporarily
sta4ilized to prevent sidewall cave in due to the poor cohesiveness of the soil.
The seasonal high water table is below six feet. Frost action is rated
as being low. Erosion needs to be controlled during construction. Gullies will
form easily on sloping areas and the potential for wind erosion is extremely
great. All exposed soils should be sodded or seed and mulched as soon as rough
grading is completed. The rough grading process should be completed as quickly
as possible. The flat and open nature of the landscape may precipitate extreme
wind erosion conditions. To establish good ground cover, it will be necessary
to augment the natural fertility with the addition of a loamy textured topsoil
high in organics.
Seelyeville muck:
This is a level, very poorly drained soil. It occurs in bogs on plane
or slightly concave side slopes of glacial outwash plains and moraines. This
soil and landscape unit is very subject to flooding via runoff from steeper410
adjacent slopes. The typical pedon consist of a seven inch black muck surface
layers, a stratified dark brown to black mucky peat middle layer 36 inches
thick, and a bottom layer of very dark brown muck. Seelyeville muck soils
are generally no deeper than 50 inches. Included in this mapping unit are small
areas of other organic soils such as Cathro and Markey muck. Cathro soils are
generally loamy within 51 inches and Markey are sandy within 51 inches. Small
islands of mineral soils may also be found within the Seelyeville unit. The
Seelyeville soil has moderately rapid permeability. Available water capacity
is very high; runoff is very slow; organic matter content is very high, and
natural fertility is low. The water table is commonly at a depth of less
than two feet. This soil has very poor building site potential. The high
water table and poor bearing strength of the soil are the main limitations.
To build within land occupied by this or any other organic soil, it will be
necessary to remove all organic matter and replace it with suitable mineral
soils. Tile drain systems are highly recommended to overcome high water table
conditions. These soils are subject to severe frost action and settling.
Markey muck:
This is a level, very poorly drained organic soil It is generally found
in small depressions on the fringe of large Boyson glacial outwash plains.
This mapping unit is very subject to flooding from adjacent steeper slopes.
The typical pedon consists of a surface layer nine inches thick of black
muck. The next layer is black or brown muck 21 inches thick. The underlying
material is black and olive gray, stratified sandy material, In some areas
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the organic layers may be as shallow as 16 inches. Included within this
Pt110 mapping unit are Seelyeville muck, Isanti and Lino soils. Markey soils have
moderately rapid permeability, available water capacity and organic matter
content are high. Natural fertility is low. The seasonal high water table
is usually within one foot of the surface. This soil is poorly suited to
building site development due to wetness and poor boring strength. This
soil is very susceptible to frost action. All organic material must be
removed prior to development.
Urban Land Zimmerman Complex:
Same as Zimmerman but erosion potential by water is increased significantly
due to higher runoff vo]lunes generated by impervious materials.
161 Isanti loamy fine sand:
This soil is a level, very poorly drained soil. It is found in depressions
and drainageways and flats of glacial outwash plains. This soil is often adjacent
to organic soils. The typical pedon might have a surface layer about 13 inches
thick of black loamy fine sand. The subsoil is 29 inches thick and may be divided
into two layers, an upper layer of dark gray loamy fine sand and a lower part of
graysih brown fine sand. The underlying material is gray loamy fine sand.
Included in this mapping unit are small areas of Lino and Markey muck soils.
Permeability of Isanti soils is rapid. Available water capacity is low as is
natural fertility. Surface runoff is ponded or very slow. The seasonal high
411, water table is at or within two feet of the surface. Because of extreme wetness,
this soil is poorly suited for development. Foundation must be tile drained and
built above the water table. The soil is very easily excavated, but has a ten-
dency to cave in. It will be necessary to temporarily stabilize excavation
sidewalls. This soil is moderately susceptible to frost action. All sidewalks,
streets, and driveways must be properly designed to compensate for this action.
1027 Udorthents, wet substratum:
This mapping unit is made up of hetrogeneous mixture of earthy fill material
that has been placed on poorly or very poorly drained mineral or organic soils.
The thickness and source of this fill is variable. Soil permeability, available
water capacity and surface runoff are all variable. The suitability of these
soils is variable. Intensive testing by a qualified soils engineer is necessary
to evaluate any given parcel for its development potential.
Hydrology:
There are several interconnected wetlands and depressional areas lying with-
in the proposed development area. These wetlands range in size from .5 acre to
12.5. Two of these wetlands are classified as public waters. They are identified
as wetlands 1-11 and 1-29 in the Mounds View Wetland Inventory. The general
drainage pattern for this property is from northwest to southeast. Waters exit
the plat via open ditch and eventually enters Rice Creek upstream of Long Lake.
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III. Summary and Recommendations
1. All exposed soils should be vegetatively stabilized as soon as possible
following rough grading. It would be advisable to limit exposure to only those
sites being developed at any given time. The sandy fine texture of the soils
make for extreme wind erosion potential. It should be noted that the only
successful means of controlling wind erosion is to limit soil exposure. Suggestions
for temporary and permanent vegetative covers are given in Appendix B.
2. Development of Tract F will require excavation of organic soil material and
replacement with suitable mineral soil material. It is recommended that replaced
soils be allowed to settle one year prior to development.
3. The proposed holding pond and corresponding outlet structure in Tract F
should have adequate capacity to handle a 100 year storm.
4. All overland flows be kept below 4. 5 cfs to maintain vegetative cover.
5. Ponding area slopes of Tract F be stabilized as soon as pond excavation
is complete.
6. All storm sewer inlets should be protected by hay bale dikes or other
suitable filter dikes during project development phases. Suggestions for
filtering dikes are given in Appendix C.
7. Sodded, drainage swails should be constructed as soon as possible in Tract
D to act as filter strips.
8. Roadways and curbing should be installed prior to site construction. A
narrow sodded filter strip would be advisable adjacent to roadways.
9. All storm sewer outlets should have stable spillways to eliminate scouling.
10. The use of hay bales or other suitable sediment dike measures are necessary
along the entire perimeter of the park ponding area.
11. The landscaping and development of the proposed pond and park must be done
in stages to eliminate the exposure of large areas.
12. The importance for adequate soil cover cannot be over stressed. Rough
calculations using the universal wind loss equation indicates that up to 10.8
tons of soil per acre per year could be lost. This would translate to approx-
imately 60 20-yard dump trucks per year if the entire site were left bare.
13. Appendix D lists the potential seed mixtures for the park and commons
areas of the plat.
If you have any questions regarding erosion control and terf establishment,
please contact the Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District Office.
Sincerely,
Yis-1-;-avt2
Tom Petersen, Conservation Specialist
Enclosure
• MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Directgr, !,
Parks , Recreation and Forestriy
DATE: September 22, 1981
RE: Park Shelter Buildings
As staff indicated in an earlier memo, the Mounds View City Council has
allocated $30,000. from the 1981 revenue sharing for upgrade and repair
of the City' s five park shelter buildings. As you' re aware, the Fire
Chief has condemned each of our warming house buildings and staff provided
the Council and Commission with a proposed repair cost of about $30,000.
Staff would recommend a three pronged approach to resolving our current
warming house dilemma:
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1 . Eliminate the skating facility at Oakwood Park and Edgewood Jr. High.
2. Rent portable warming house shelter buildings from Satellite Industries
for Woodcrest, Greenfield, and Hillview Park.
3. Purchase one new building for Lambert Park.
Staff arrived at the recommendation after analyzing our current winter skating
programs and projecting our needs in the future. The following observations
and assumptions were used to base my findings:
1. Winter ice skating is our most expensive tax supported recreation
program with $8,361.00 allocated for warming house attendants ,
$1 ,500.00 for electricity and $1 ,500.00 for satellites. This
$11 ,361.00 figure does not include manpower for maintaining rinks
which breaks out as follows:
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Shelter Bldg Maintenance 123.5 hours @ $8.92/hour = $1 ,101.62
Shelter Bldg Construction 14 hours @ $8.92/hour = $ 124.88
Hockey Rink Construction 114 hours @ $8.92/hour = $1 ,016.88
Hockey Rink Maintenance 392 hours @ $8.92/hour = $3 ,496.64
(Flooding)
Pleasure Skating Maint. 333 hours @ $8.92/hour = $2 ,970.36
(Flooding)
Pleasure Rink Construction 6 hours @ $8.92/hour = $ 53.52
(Berms)
Snow Removal (parking lot) 3 hours @ $8.92/hour = $ 26.76
TOTAL WINTER SKATING MAINTENANCE = $8,790.66
TOTAL WINTER SKATING COSTS = $20,151.66
2. We currently maintain 11 sheets of ice, broken down as follows:
Edgewood Jr. High - Pleasure skating only •
Lambert Park - Pleasure skating and hockey rink
Woodcrest Park - Pleasure skating and hockey rink
Greenfield Park - Pleasure skating and hockey rink
Hillview Park - Pleasure skating and hockey rink
Oakwood Park . Pleasure skating only
Groveland Park - Pleasure skating only
3. Maintenance costs will continue to escalate over the next five years for
winter skating.
4. We have reached the peak for both pleasure skating and Lake Region Hockey.
5. It is better to provide fewer skating rinks of a higher Quality than a number of
inferior maintained rinks.
6. Staff can not justify repairing the existing buildings as it is really just
throwing good money after bad. •
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September 22, 1981
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Specific rationale and background data for each of staffs recommendations is as
follows:
1. Elimination of Oakwood and Edgewood Jr. High pleasure skating rinks
is based on past usage ability to maintain and accessibility to neighboring
rinks . By eliminating Oakwood we will reduce the budget by approximately
$2 ,300.00 including staff, electric, and satellite costs.
Although Edgewood Jr. High is more difficult to justify because of high
- usage by the school district and lack of rink proximity , staff feels that
increased maintenance costs justify the reduction. It would be staff' s
feeling that either Groveland Park or Edgewood Park be eliminated and
Edgewood is the best choice due to past usage, proximity of rinks and
neighborhood demand.
• 2. The costs of renting portable shelter buildings range from $125./month for
an 8' x 16' building or 8' x 32 ' box at $205./month. We would need
rental buildings for three sites ;
Greenfield Park
Hillview Park
Woodcrest Park
The trailers come equipped with insulated panels , windows , two doors , desk and
heating system.
Staff would recommend the 8' x 32' at a cost of $205.00/month or a total of
$1 ,530.00 for a 10 week period extending from December 12 - February 21 , 1981.
In addition to the rental costs , we would need approximately $200.00 to modify
the building with a plywood floor and screening over the windows , plus
electrical hook up for approximately $100/building and delivery charges of
$330.00. Total estimated cost for renting three 8' x 32' buildings would be
$3 ,000.00, excluding any additional insurance premium (City must insure) and
• vandalism costs .
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September 22, 1981
2. (continued)
The major drawback to using temporary trailers is that they cannot guarantee
delivery or accept advance reservations . They did not feel this would be a
major problem as the buildings are mainly used for summer construction crews
so there should be an ample supply of trailers.
3. Staff's third recommendation is to purchase and construct a new building at
Lambert Park. Lambert was chosen to recieve a new building because it would
take a minimal amount of earth work and utility work to relocate the building
as proposed on the master plan.
The building staff is proposing is the Game Time circle eight building which is
a 32' octagonal building with 902 square feet. The building is outlined in some
depth on pages 85 - 87 of the Game Time catalogue, as well as the separate Game
Time building brochure. •
The basic building cost for both the 24' (549 square feet) and 32 ' are as follows :
24' (549 so. ft. ) 32 ' (902 sq. ft. )
Basic Building $7,425. $9,363.
Insulation Package R-13 $1 ,242. $1,963.
Concrete Slab $3,200. $4,000.
Plumbing $1 ,500. $1 ,500.
Electrical $1 ,500. $1 ,500.
Exterior Walls or Panels $4,078. $5,112.
Interior Partition $2,272. $3,014.
Freight $1 ,500. $1 ,500.
Sub total $22,717. $27,952.
Estimated Construction Cost $3,000. $4,000.
Total Cost $25,717. $31 ,952.
If we are able to order prior to 1982 they will reduce the cost by $1 ,000. In •
addition , the Jaycees have indicated they would be willing to assist with the
construction of the building which would greatly reduce our estimated construction
costs .
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September 22, 1981
3. (continued)
Staff would recommend that rather than going with the more expensive pre-
fabricated wood panels, that we use break away block instead which will be
more permanent and cheaper than the pre-fabricated panels. This has been done
at a number of neighborhing communities , most recently in Blaine. I have
included the cost breakdown for Blaine's buildings which were all contracted
out.
Building Inspector Mikulak also feels that we could construct the block building
at a more economical price than the pre-fab Panels.
Delivery could be possibly by October 18, 1981 which would allow ample time for
a fall construction prior to a winter skating opening in mid-December.
• Staff was involved in the construction of two Game Time buildings while employed
in Maplewood (both completed in-house) so I am familiar with the construction and
building. As there are a number of Game Time buildings in neighborinn communities ,
Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Maplewood, and Roseville, to name a few, staff would be
more than happy to schedule a brief tour so you can get a first hand view of the
buildings at your convenience.
As a final note, the buildings can be modified or converted to whatever pleasures
you may desire, i .e. garage doors , or removable panels for greater summer use,
etc.
In summary staff would like to conclude with some proposed long range projections
for the winter skating program.
1. I feel that the Park Commission should attempt to work with the City Council in
developing a building program of one warming house building each year.
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September 22, 1981
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2. The long range skating program would look as follows :
Key
M - Maintain
C - Construct
E - Eliminate
PARK PLEASURE SKATING HOCKEY RINK SHELTER BUILDING
Lambert Park M - 1981 M - 1981 C - 1981
Oakwood Park E - 1981
Greenfield Park E - 1982 E - 1982 C - 1983
Hillview Park M - 1981 C - 1982 C - 1982
Groveland Park M - 1981 C - 1984
Woodcrest Park E - 1984 E - 1983.E C - 1985
Silver View Park M - 198 C - 198g- C - 1983*
*Assuming State and Federal monies .
Staff's eventual plan would include the following:
1. Lambert Park - Construct new shelter building and relocate pleasure skating rink •
as proposed on master plan in 1932.
2. Oakwood Park - Eliminate pleasure skating in 1981 on a permanent basis , with an
eventual pleasure skating rink in 1983 at Greenfield Park across from Hillview. Road.
3. Greenfield Park - Eliminate hockey rink in 1982 and move new lighting system to
Silver View Park and relocate hockey boards up to Silver View Park in 1983. We
would continue to maintain a pleasure skating rink at Greenfield and construct
a warming house in 1983.
4. Hillview Park - We would relocate the hockey rink in 1982 to run parallel to
Long Lake Road and construct a new building as per master park plan. The existing
lighting system and boards would still be used only re-located with a permanent
retaining wall built along Long Lake Road. •
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September 22, 1981
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5. Groveland Park - We would expand our existing pleasure skating rink in 1982
and propose a building to be constructed in 1984.
6. Woodcrest Park - We would eliminate the hockey rink and pleasure skating rink
in 1983 with the boards and lights to be thrown away.
7. Silver View Park - We would relocate the hockey rink and lights from Greenfield
to Silver View in 1983. This would serve as our major family pleasure skating
rink with a large area flooded and a new philosophy of skating becoming a drive-
to rather than walk-to facility would emerge.
In conclusion , should this plan ever become realty, we would eventually have 3 hockey
rinks ; Hillview Lambert and Silver View Park, with 5 pleasure skating rinks at Hillview,
Greenfield, Silver View, Groveland and Lambert Parks .
Staff will be expanding on the ramifications of such a plan at Thursday's Commission
meeting.
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3 park structures - provided $31 ,981 . 50
Plumbing 4,343.21
Sewer & Water Connection 4,293.27
Heating 1 ,395.00
Electrical 2,263.60
Concrete 5,520.20
Erection 8,949. 12
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Plumbing 4,334.00
Sewer & Water Connection 830.69
Heating 1 ,395.00
Electrical 1 ,463.33
Concrete • 3,623.43
Erection 4,539.86
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MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commissoners
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson , Director
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
DATE: September 22, 1981
RE: Athletic Update
This subject reminds staff of the old jokes which start out "I 've got good
news and bad news . . . . " First , the bad news - I have included a memo
with fairly extensive support correspondance relating to a lawsuit currently
pending with Mr. Gary De Gross and staff regarding a state softball tournament
berth. The memo is fairly self-explanatory and staff will be providing additional
background information at Thursday's meeting.
On the brighter side, staff has been working closely with Arden Hills , New Brighton ,
• Shoreview, and School District #621 in the development of an athletic consortium.
As can be noted, we held our first meeting on August 18 and there were nine sports
represented which was a very successful beginning. We have scheduled a second session
for the second week in November. Our second session theme will be a youth sports
medicine clinic which should prove to be beneficial for each association.
At this time our goals are to open up the communiciation lines between the different
associations so that we can begin to discuss common problems and basic philosophy
of youth sports programming.
Eventually we plan to expand into such diverse areas as:
1. Program structure
2. Joint coaches clinic
3. Facility usage (both indoors and outdoors)
4. Fund raising
5. Idea exchange, registration, flyer preparation , etc.
6. Joint workshop on first aid , philosophy, leadership skills , etc.
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To our knowledge, this is one of the first major efforts to bring all of the athletic
associations together for common discussion and fellowship.
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September 22, 1981
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Again , staff will be providing additional background information at Thursday's
Commission meeting.
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MEMO TO: Mounds View City Council
Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Director.
Parks , Recreation and Foreltry
DATE: September 21 , 1981
RE: De Gross vs Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department Lawsuit.
During the past two years I have had a "running battle" with Mr. Gary De Gross,
2756 Laport Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55432 relating to his conduct as a
volunteerbaseball/softball coach. Our initial contact began during the 1980 soft-
ball season when we received numerous complaints regarding his conduct as a volun-
teer coach with our girls softball program.
At that time we had a student intern from La Crosse, Wisconsin, Colleen Wilson ,
who umpired our girls softball games. Colleen often reported the problems of
• abusive language and unsportsmanlike conduct. I phoned Mr. De Gross during the
season to inform and warn him that we would not tolerate any continued unsportsman-
like conduct. The season concluded on a bad note in 1980 whereby Mr. De Gross
got into a verbal shouting match with a young Shorevew Coach , Janet Claussen.
Following that altercation, staff sent a letter dated August 13, 1981 to Mr. De Gross
indicating that our department would not consider him as a volunteer coach in our
program until he could abide by our policies. His response was extremely negative
and quite vulgar.
The 1981 season begain with a verbal contact from Rhonda De Gross indicating that
her husband desired to coach in our program in 1981 . I indicated to her that we
would not accept her husbands list of team members and followed it up with the
letter dated April 2, 1981. Once again his response was extremely negative and
unpleasant with his final indication being that Jon Blackstone would be coaching
the team. I followed up with a third letter dated April 21, 1981 to Jon Blackstone,
copied to Mr. De Gross outlining our program.
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Mr. Blackstone never did become involved with the program as he moved out of '
the City. Mr. De Gross then registered his team on April 23, 1981 as a Senior
Girls team. It is at this time when we discussed the season, i .e. coaching conduct,
player eligibility, state tournaments , etc.
Prior to the season commencing , I met with two parents from Mr. De Gross ' team
who expressed their concerns over his coaching techniques, the team players ages ,
and an upcoming tournament. So, Prior to even beginning problems were developing.
The league finally got off the ground following a shaky start, lots of rain-outs ,
last minute team changes , field problems , etc. The Senior Girls season drew to
a close with a double elimination playoff tournament on July 19 , 1981. When the
season concluded, Mr. De Gross called about the playoffs and I indicated that his
team was scheduled to play in the Sr. Girls league playoffs (which they did) and
the league champion would advanced on to the State Tournament. He lost the •
double elimination tournament to Steve's Paynes (who went on to win the State
Senior Girls Tournament) on July 19 , 1981. This conversation was once again
followed up with correspondence dated July 17, 1981.
On July 24, 1981 I met with two parents of the "Flyers" softball team at which time
I indicated, once again , that their team was registered as a Sr. Girls team and
since they had not won the playoffs , they were not eligible for the State Tournament.
I further tried to help them to gain entrance to a tournament should a vacancy occur
(see letter dated 7/24/81) .
Mr. De Gross continued to "bad mouth" myself and the department following his return
from the State Tournament (which they did not play in) so I sent a sixth letter
dated 7/27/81 outlining the status of his team. As you' re aware, he responded with
a letter to the editor promising a lawsuit.
I received word two weeks ago that September 30, 1981 has been set at Ramsey County
Conciliation Court. After speaking with Attorney Meyers , Mark Karney will be •
representing myself and the City on the September 30, 1981 date.
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The basic premise, as I see it, surrounds our discussion on or about April 23 , 1981.
It was at this time that Mr. De Gross indicates our department stated we would
send him to the State Jr. Girls softball tournament. This conversation , as I
indicated in the 7/27/81 letter, existed only to the degree of reviewing his
teams options . Having selected the option of playing in our Senior Girls league,
we assumed that he was planning on playing by the rules of that league.
The greatest misfortune of this entire "bloody mess" is that staff has bent over
backwards to work with Mr. De Gross and his refusal to speak with us and discuss
the problem has created undue bitterness . Staff will follow up with the Council
after September 30, 1981 as to how the issue is finally resolved.
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MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112
August 13 , 1980
Mr . Gary DeGross
2756 Laport Drive NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
Dear Mr. DeGross:
I just received a phone call from one of the Shoreview Park and
Recreation Department coaches regarding your personal conduct
during the last game of the regular season. It was extremely
disheartening to me to hear of the problems that arose during
the game and post-game action although it appears unclear as to
the incidents that precipitated your display of temper. In my
III opinion there is no excuse for the actions which I understand
you took.
As this is not the first altercation that you have been involved
with during the past season as a volunteer coach and you have
received prior warnings from our department regarding your conduct
as a volunteer coach, I have no recourse but to inform you that
we will not tolerate unsportsmanlike conduct such as that you have
exhibited. I would further ask that you not consider volunteering
as a coach with our youth athletic program until you feel that you
can abide by the existing youth athletic goals and policies that
have been established.
If you would like to discuss this issue further with myself, feel
free to give me a call at 784-3055.
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RECREATION AND I'OIIEST'RY
April 2, 1981
Mr. Gary De Gross
2756 Laport Drive NE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
Dear .Mr. De Gross :
It has been called to my attention that you would like to be considered
as a volunteer coach in our girls 7th - 9th grade softball program for
the 1981 season. Based on your prior conduct as a coach, and inability
to justify to myself that your past actions and attitude have changed
during the year, I cannot support your return as a coach . As I outlined
in my letter dated August 13, 1980, our department will not tolerate un-
IIIsportsmanlike conduct.
Your daughter's team is welcome to register with our program as individual
players just as every other player and we will provide volunteer leadership
to ensure their participation in the program.
I would be more than happy to discuss this issue with yourself in person
at your convenience to determine if an alternate solution can be attained.
The City Hall offi • hours are 8:00 a .m. - 4: 30 p.m. , Monday through Friday
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Mayor Duane McCarty
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Program Supervisor Saarion
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April 21, 1981 784:3055 •
Mr. John Blackstone
8265 Fairchild Avenue
Mounds View, Minnesota 55432
Dear John:
There has been a great deal of confusion centering around your girl's
softball team this summer. As you are aware we currently offer a variety
of' girl's and youth softball leagues, a synopsis of the three leagues 'We
currently offer are as follows:
Youth Softball - this is a co-ed program dor youth entering
4th through 6th grades. The program is coordinated by volunteer
coaches assigned by our department and we provide each coach
with a team roster, equipment and game schedules.
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Girl' s Softball - the league is oriented toward the junior high
school age group or girls entering 7th through 9th grades as
of September, 1981. This league 1s similar to the Youth program
where in we assign the volunteer coach to a team' end we' provide
a team roster, equipment and game schedule..
. Both the youth and girl's softball leagues are recreationally oriented with
the teams balanced by our department by age, Area and' past experience to
ensure equitable league play. We only register individual players in both
the youth and girl's leagues at a cost of $10.00Jplayer.
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The third league that is offered would be our Senior Girl's .1 a ue
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Girl's league is run very similar to ou : adult softball leagues, as we only
accept team registrations and not individual players .- The league.terids .to'•be
more competitive in nature and we provide 4.$.A.. sanc4gned "umpires.' The leagye
champion then advances on to the State Tournament, F,ligibility•.requirementsfOr
our Senior Girl's league is that players must live inSchool ,D strict
and graduating seniors are eligible. , � • '
The league plays on Thursday evenings g with games beginning June }.1. Team
entry fee is $100.00 and is the team's responsibility to provide Pheir' at.p
equipment and uniforms. •
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The questions that have been raised about your team are as follows :
1. It appears a number of your girls will be too pld to play in
the girl's softball division. As a point of 'clarif.fcatipn -
girls may play "up" a division, but Chey may not play "down".
We recommend that each individual play within their respective
age division however, they may play "up". .
2. We assign the teams at the youth and girl's level which would
not allow a "handpicked" team to participate•at those 4 eyels:
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3. Players are assigned by their geographical area which means we
try not to have players living south of Highway 10 play on a
park north of 10 and vice versa, .
4. The quality of umpiring at our youth level is not of the same
caliber as it is at the Senior Girl 's level where we provide
• A.S.A. umpires.
5. The Senior Girl's play strictly by the A.S.A. rule book whereas
. the Youth and Girl's leagues play with modified ''in-bbur{' rules .
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Judging by the desires I have read expressed by some of your players and by
Mr. DeGross it sounds like your team might ,be best suited fqr our• Senior
Girl's league.: Should you desire to register for toam ip' our Senior
Girl's league you would need to fill oi} the eneloged4pster 'and ream entry
form along with the entry fee of $100.00, . 1
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If you have any questions regarding this letter, fee} frpe •to Oye Ipti a call
directly at 784-3055, ext. #41. {
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GATEWAY TO THE NORTH RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA
2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112
DEPARTMENT Or PARKS, 784-3055
RECREATION AND FORESTRY
July 17 , 1981
Mr. Gary DeGross
2756 LaPort Drive NE
Minneapolis , MN 55432
Dear Gary:
I spoke with Perry Coonce from M.R.P.A. regarding the age requirements for the
Jr. Girls Slow Pitch Softball Tournament. The age requirement is that girls can 't
be 16 before September 1 , 1981 . It was my understanding your team didn 't meet
that age requirement and that you were going to qualify for the Sr. Girls State
Tournament.
• At present time we have registered only one team from the City of Mounds View
for the Jr. Girls State Tournament and that spot has been reserved for the winner
of our Girls Softball League. I spoke with the manager of the team that would
represent Mounds View and they are not sure if they are going to be able to attend.
Should it be ascertained that your team would be eligible for the Jr. Girls and
our league champion can 't go to the State Tournament, we will send your team as a
replacement. The Jr. Girls Tournament is scheduled for July 25 and 26 in St. Cloud.
As of June 17 , 1981 , we have registered your team as a Sr. Girls team and we will '
be sending the playoff champion (July 19, 1981 ) from the Sr. Girls League to the
Sr. Girls State Tournament.
Regarding your make up game from June 28, 1981 , Mary has scheduled the game for
Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 and 7: 15 p.m. at Hillview Park. Mary will contact you
prior to Wednesday should there be any change in the arrangement.
If you have any questions , feel free to give me a call at 784-3055, ext. #41.
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GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 7843055
RECREATION AND FORESTRY
July 24, 1981
ATTN: Barb Northway
Minnesota Recreation and Park Assoc.
6300 Walker Street
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
Dear Barb:
Enclosed are copies of birth certificates , etc. for the Flyers softball
team from Mounds View, Minnesota. As can be noted, they are eligible
. for the Junior Girls or Senior Girls "B" State Tournament.
Although they are not the official representative from Mounds View for
either the Senior Girls A or Junior Girls State Tournament, they desire
to play in either tournament should a vacancy occur due to team cancellation.
From the City of Mounds View' s perspective, they are 100% legal and eligible
for either tournament as they played in our Senior Girls league and are
currently sanctioned.
Should you have any questions , feel free to give me a call at 1-612-770-3079
on Saturday.
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GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112
DEPARTMENT Of PARKS, 784-3055
RECI1CAIION AND FORESTRY
July 27, 1981
Mr. Gary DeGross
2756 LaPort Drive NE
Mounds View, MN 55432
Dear Gary:
As per our phone conversation on July 27, 1981 regarding the misinformation that
has surrounded your girls softball team, I have enclosed copies of correspondence
dated April 21, and July 17, 1981 which outlines , once again, our department' s
position.
At the outset of the 1981 softball season, I forwarded a letter to your attention
dated April 2, 1981 indicating that our department did not desire to have you
return as a coach during the 1981 season due to your unsportsmanlike conduct
during the 1981 season. You responded indicating that Jon Blackstone and your-
self were planning on coaching a girls team in our program.
I then responded with a second letter dated April 21, 1981 to Mr. Jon Blackstone
indicating that our department would not accept your "hand selected" team in our
Jr. Girls league as they were too old for our Jr. Girls league. The eligibility
for our Jr. Girls league is girls in grades 7 - 9 as of September, 1981 .
Following my letter dated April 21 , 1981, you registered your team for the Senior
Girls league on April 23, 1981 listing yourself as coach of the "Flyers" softball
team. As of April 23, 1981 your team was registered and sanctioned through the state
as a Sr. Girls softball team.
Our department then sponsored a playoff for the Sr. Girls league to determine which
Sr. Girls team would be entered in the State Tournament. As you' re aware, your team
did not win the playoffs a Steve Paynes team was sent to the State Tournament.
Mr. Gary DeGross
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July 27, 1981
Prior to the league playoffs on July 19, 1981 , I forwarded a third letter to
your attention dated July 17, 1981 which very clearly stated that your team was
registered in the Sr. Girls league and that your team was eligible for the
State Tournament through the league playoffs .
Following that letter, I contacted M.R.P.A. to see if it would be possible to
register your team for either the Sr. Girls "8" or Jr. Girls (assuming player
eligibility) should a vacancy occur. We then had a number of conversations both
personally and over the phone during the weeks of June 15 - 26 at which time
I indicated I was working with M.R.P.A. should a tournament spot become available.
At no time did I indicate that your team should go to St. Cloud but rather I
encouraged your team to not attend as you were not registered.
In conclusion I am extremely frustrated with your accusations and statements of 410
your team not being registered with M.R.P.A. , when in reality your team was
sanctioned and Mounds View sent a representative to both the Senior Girls "A"
and Junior Girls State Tournament. As a final comment, your further accusation
that I indicated, apparently verbally, that your team would represent Mounds View
in the Junior Girls State Tournament to my knowledge never existed. I remember
discussing the issue of a State Tournament berth and when you registered your team
as a Senior Girls team, one must assume you were aware of the process to enter
the State Tournament. Why else, Gary, would you have participated in the Senior
Girls league playoffs on July 19?
Once again, it is unfortunate that you insist on carrying this issue on , which ,
in my opinion, has been quite clearly outlined in the attached correspondence. If
you desire to discuss this issue with the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission,
I would be more than happy to review our department's policies and conduct with them
at your convenience.
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July 27, 1981
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Should you have any questions, feel free to give me a call at 784-3055,
extension #41.
Sincerely,
Bruce K. Anderson,Wrector
Parks, Recreation d Forestry
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Enclosure
cc: Parents of Flyers Softball team
• Donald F. Pauley, City Administrator
Mary Saarion, Program Supervisor
Duane McCarty, Mayor
Wayne Burmeister, Chairperson
Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission •
Perry Coonce, M.R.P.A.
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• REGARDING: YOUTH STATE TOURNAMENT
DATE: September 21, 1981
MEMORANDUM
The following thirteen communities were surveyed as to the number of youth teams
participating in the annual State Tournament. Of the 13 communities surveyed,
only 3 communities submitted teams and those teams were in the Senior High age
division. The remaining ten communities organize an instructional in-house
league with a round robin schedule of games. Some of the communities also provided
an in-house recreational playoff or mini-tournament. Most of the communities provide
participation certificates or ribbons. Three communities provide trophies to the
upper divisions ; Junior and Senior High divisions.
Youth State Tournament registration fee is $35.00 per team. The majority of teams
participating in the Youth State Tournaments are community out-of-the-metro-area . . .
communities such as Austin , Owatonna , Mankato, Albert Lea, Winona, Duluth, and
Faribault. Very few suburban metro area communities send teams to Youth State
Tournaments.
III It seems that most suburban communities are offering an instructional youth athletic
program. The State Tournament does not conform to the instructional/recreational
program concept.
DOES YOUR COMMUNITY SEND WHAT TYPE OF YOUTH
YOUTH TEAMS TO PROGRAM DOES YOUR
COMMUNITY STATE TOURNEY? COMMUNITY ORGANIZE?
Columbia Heights No Have an exhibition tourney at end.
788-1697 No awards.
Maplewood Yes - Jr. & Sr. High
770-4570 team winners .
Roseville No Round Robin schedule of games .
484-3371 Trophies only to older kids.
Arden Hills No
633-5676
New Brighton No Round Robin play - tournament play-
633-8906 off (older) . Ribbon awards.
No standings kept.
Blaine No Athletic Assoc. - Round Robin
784-6700 Instructional Program (staff only)
• Shoreview
484-3353 No Instructional Program with staff.
(CONTINUED ON BACK)
MEMORANDUM
YOUTH STATE TOURNAMENT
September 21, 1981
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DOES YOUR COMMUNITY WHAT TYPE OF YOUTH
SEND YOUTH TEAMS PROGRAM DOES YOUR
COMMUNITY TO STATE TOURNEY? COMMUNITY ORGANIZE?
Crystal No Round Robin schedule - trophies
537-8421 (Jr. High Girls Only) and certificates.
Brooklyn Center No Instructional 1 - 3 grades -
561-5448 T-shirts , certificate. Play other
teams.
New Hope No Instructional with game - staff
533-1521 instructional . Senior High leagues
get trophies.
Fridley No Instructional- T-Ball , 6-7-8 yrs.
571-3450
Golden Valley No Instructional league and rec. play-
545-3781 (Sr. High Girls Only) staff instructional .
Brooklyn Park No Youth Athletic Assoc. handles
425-4571 the programs. Gives out ribbo.
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• ARDEN HILLS, MOUNDS VIEW, NEW BRIGHTON, SHOREVIEW
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July 21, 1981
Good Day:
The above mentioned agencies will host a meeting Tuesday, August 18, 1981 at
7:30 p.m.. at the Mounds View District Service Center, 2959 North Hamline Avenue
in the Boardroom. A representative from your organization is cordially invited.
The meeting agenda will include the following topics :
a) Youth Sport Philosophy
b) Reasons for a Youth Athletic Consortium
• c) Benefits of such a Youth Athletic Consortium
d) Association Consortium Involvement
e) Goals and Objectives
It is our opinion that the associations and agencies involved will benefit from such
meetings. A cooperative effort in philosophy development and implementation, goals
and objectives structure, joint coaches clinic, cooperative facility distribution,
and greater communications as to activities , dates and schedules, are just a few of
the possible benefits .
Enclosed is a questionaire concerning the benefits of establishing an area Youth
Athletic Consortium covering the area of Arden Hills , Mounds View, New Brighton,
and Shoreview. Such a consortium would be compromised of athletic associations
and agencies including:
Irondale Basketball Association
Mounds View Athletic Association (Baseball )
Mounds View Football Association
11, Mounds View Wrestling Club
Lake Region Hockey
Jr. Mustangs (Basketball )
Youth Athletic Consortium
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VFW Baseball
Shore Oaks Soccer
Ole's Gymnastics Club •
New Brighton/Mounds View Soccer Association
U.S. Swimming Association
Northern Lights Speed Skating Club
Little Lakes Little League
North Suburban Soccer Association
Mounds View School District #621 Coaches
Mounds View School District #621 Community Education Department
Park and Recreation Commission Representatives
Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department
Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department
New Brighton Parks and Recreation Department
Shoreview Parks and Recreation Department
Once again, we welcome a representative member of your organization at this
meeting. In as much as a body functions best united, so too, the Youth Athletic
Consortium can successfully function only when all groups are involved. Please •
complete the enclosed questionaire and return it in the enclosed self-addressed,
stamped envelope.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Arden Hills Park and Recreation Department
Mounds View Park and Recreation Department
New Brighton Park and Recreation Department
Shoreview Park and Recreation Department
#621 Community Education Department
ARDEN HILLS, MOUNDS VIEW, NEW BRIGHTON, SHOREVIEW
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QUESTIONAIRE
1. Would your organization be able to send a representative to the quarterly
meetings to present your organization ' s information? If no, please explain.
YES NO
2. How far in advance are your organization 's plans and schedules determined?
3. Has your organization ever considered joint sponsorship of activities with
any of the other community groups? YES NO
4. Of what benefits do you see the consortium assisting your organization?
1) Joint Coaches Clinic
2) Facility Usage
3) Rule Interpretation
4) First Aid Clinic
5) Resource/Equipment Workshop
6) Officials Training Seminar
7) Publicity and Promotions
8) Registration Procedures
9) Financial/Fundraising
10) Others :
5. Your representative: NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE (H) (W)
111 ORGANIZATION
PLEASE RETURN BY AUG. 3, 1981
Thank you for your input.
• MEMO TO: Parks and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Director',
Parks , Recreation and Forestry
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DATE: September 22, 1981
RE: State Tournament
During the past four years it has been our departments policy to send a league
representative to the M.R.P.A. State Tournament in our youth girls and Senior
Boys and Girls Divisions. Due to the problems that have arisen from sending
teams to the State Tournament, staff is recommending that we no longer continue
this practice, but rather develop a number of in-house playoffs or tournaments .
The problems that we have experienced include:
• 1. "Loading" of rosters.
2. Playoff schedule problems due to time constraints.
3. Different rulings for age divisions and rule interpretations from
the State program and City rules .
4. Increased sanctioned costs $35.00/team state tournament entry fee
and $4.00/team registration costs.
5. Philosophical differences are developing with teams playing for the
State Tournament berth rather than for participation and sociability.
6. Create an attitude and philosophy of winners and losers.
At this time, staff has surveyed 13 communities regarding this issue and, as can
be noted, only three of the metropolitan communities currently send teams to the
State Tournament.
It should be noted that staff has not done an in depth survey of our existing
coaches so we can 't provide you with that input at this time. In addition, it
should be noted that our Senior Girls team did win the State Tournament in 1981
and represented Mounds View in the National Tournament in Tennessee.
State Tournament
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September 22, 1981
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Staff would recommend that this issue be taken under advisement for further
staff research and community input.
Should you have some specific issues that you would like staff to research on
this topic , feel free to give me a call or let me know Thursday.
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MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Director
Parks , Recreation and Forestry
DATE: September 22 , 1981
RE: Park Usage Policy
The City Council has discussed at some length the current park usage policy
as it relates to consumption of alcoholic beverages in the parks during the
past two months. This discussion was precipitated by problems staff related
in the July 27, 1981 quarterly staff reports. We have experienced two incidents
of large group picnics during late June and July who totally disregarded the use
of the park rules and left a great deal of debris and general litter following
their picnic. Both problems basically centered around drinking or use of alcohol
• in the park area.
The current City Ordinance reads as follows :
Chapter 100. 10 Restrictions on Purchase and Consumption
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Subdivision 2. Consumption Prohibited
No liquor shall be sold or consumed in any public place not holding an
"on-sale" or "off-sale" license. No liquor shall be sold or consumed'
on a public highway or in an automobile.
After speaking with the Police Department, they felt that the key phrase was
public place which does not , by their interpretation , include park areas.
Staff has been following the practice of allowing alcoholic beverages (3.2. beer only)
to be consumed in City Hall Park only and not the neighborhood parks which has been
generally the policy enforced by the Police Department.
Due to the two issues related by staff and general philosophical disagreement with
allowing drinking in parks , the City Council has indicated a desire to ban all
alcohol from the City system.
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September 22, 1981
In an attempt to clarify this issue, staff has been asked to receive some direction
from the Park Commission for the City Council 's consideration. Enclosed is a survey
of 12 suburban communities which outlines their current policies. As can be noted,
six currently allow drinking and six either do not or they do by special permit.
Staff would recommend that some type of ordinance be drafted so that the issue is
clear to both the park user and those responsible for enforcement.
Issues that need further discussion are:
1. _ Do the benefits outweigh the problems that occur?
2. Should we allow drinking at some park, i .e. City Hall , and not
the others.
3. Will the problem become worse with the advent of Silver View
Park being developed? •
4. Should we develop a permit system for any Quantities beyond a case of
beer to discourage large group picnics and keg parties?
5. Should large group picnics only be allowed for Mounds View based
companies?
6. Is the ordinance that is drafted realistic and enforceable?
7. In what areas do our problems exist, i .e. , the family picnicer, ball
teams , large company picnics , teen keg parties , etc. ?
8. Is drinking a socially acceptable/recreation use for our neighborhood or p
family picnic areas?
Staff has requested a number of communities to forward copies of their existing
park ordinances which will be distributed at Thursday's Commission meeting.
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MEMO TO: Bruce Anderson
FROM: Lee Johnson, Student Intern
DATE: September 22 , 1981
SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ALCOHOLIC CONSUMPTION SURVEY
Staff contacted 12 suburban communities regarding the use of alcoholic
beverages in neighborhood parks. The following five questions were
asked of each department with the responses following:
If yes : If no: What types of problems
Is drinking allowed What restrictions Are there enforce- have been encountered
in neighborhood parks? have been made? ment problems? due to drinking?
1. Blaine 3-2 beer only •
-10 pm curfew in -no real problem due to
parks the 10 pm curfew
-need a beer license
for kegs
-no restriction for
carryins (6-packs)
2. Brooklyn Center permit only -drinking by permit -there are still some
only problems but not as many
3. Brooklyn Park 3-2 nonalcoholic -drinking allowed in -because kegs are not
5 designated picnic identifiable it makes
areas for groups it difficult for police
only by permit to patrol parks
4. Columbia Heights -in one neighbor- -11 pm curfew & no -much litter & noise
hood park only permit needed
5. Maple Grove none -yes, but now a
policeman is a park
enforcement officer
6. Crystal only by special permit -yes, not enough
staff to patrol _
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If yes : If no: What types of problems
Is drinking allowed What restrictions Are there enforce- have been encountered
in neighborhood parks? have been made? ment problems? due to drinking?
7. Edina yes -only in 2 design- -yes
ated areas in
Bremark Pavillion
-3-2 only with
insurance
8. Fridley none -police could
better inform
Lakeville yes -only during park -no real problems other
hours than the ordinary
10. Richfield no -for a community -police could
event only better inform
11. Roseville no -only allowed in
1 central park
-Park Director has
complete authority
as to the consump-
tion at parks.
Drinking is allowed
by his permission.
12. Maplewood yes -no restrictions have -no major problems mainly
been made because most of the
parks are athletic
fields & are not geared
towards large crowds
Future trends toward alcoholic consumption:
The general concensus was that things will probably stay the same
depending on the extent of the problem. There were two
communities that felt there would be stricter regulations or
elimination. One community was considering outlawing glass
containers and only allowing cans.
Communities sending copies of their ordinances :
Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights, Cottage Grove,
Fridley, Lakeville , Richfield, Maple Grove, Maplewood.
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MEMO TO: Parks and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, ;Director
Parks , Recreation" and Forestry ,\
DATE: September 22, 1981
RE: Lambert Park Tot Lot
Staff met with representatives from the Lambert Park tot lot on Tuesday,
July 21 , 1981 to review their desires for new playground equipment.
Attached are copies of the equipment that the neighbors requested. A
breakdown of the costs are as follows:
Whirl $719.00
Slide $750.00
Swing set $1 ,200.00
6 spring animals $1 ,500.00
• Total equip. cost $4,169.00
The figure of $4,169.00 does not include freight - about $400.00 - or instal-
lation.
At this time we do not have $4;500.00 for equipment in our 1982 or proposed
1982 budget.
Should the Commission desire to pursue the "re-vamping" of this tot-lot area,
staff should be directed to pursue alternative funding, either revenue sharing ,
or contingency to fund this project.
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Model Bedway Ground Shipping :°.• `
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chain enclosed with rubber tube.
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O.D. galvanized pipe. Chinning bars e� v. ` ••'r' � �.'
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vanized floorplate. As is the case
with all Miracle waves, the fiberglass ; '"' '.!::: ��
canopy at the top insures a safe "sit i i.
down" slide. Bedway is molded fiber- - �
glass with 18 ga. stainless steel `.
sliding surface. For a high per- '' `'' -1 -- —
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Here it is — The Original Lifetime Whirl! The Whirl that built a company! The each platform section insures a
uniform, long lasting and non-
famous Lifetime Whirl has delighted three generations of children. Copied, sagging shape. Specify the
but never equaled, it is still a safe playground favorite. Some of the original Miracle #302 for your 10'0"
models are still spinning in parks across the country. diameter whirl needs.
Improved through the years, the Miracle Lifetime Whirl offers features unique
in the industry. One-piece die-formed platform sections, which eliminate sag
and keep the whirl in a true disc shape for its lifetime, two sets of hub bear-
ings for a smoother, more secure ride, bigger floor tread for added safety and
unbreakable die-formed edges 41111111111111
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Ground Space:10' diameter
Shipping Wt.:570 lbs.
Model#302
Specifications: Plateform Sections are eight one piece, 14 gauge, non-skid pattern steel ;.:r ; .-
floor plate, die form for safety and rigidity. Finished in Multicolor Miracote"". Handrails .` ;y .:
are 1-112" P.D. galvanized steel tubing with Miracote finish. Hub Assembly is con-
structed of 5" O.D. machined, steel pipe collar housing 2 heavy duty ball bearings. Shaft
is 3"diameter steel machined for bearings.Legs are 2-3/8"O.D.steel pipe. ;"^
Earth Tone Colors — The Miracle Lifetime Whirl is available in a solid brown +?
•
color with gold handrails — a perfect combination to blend into the natural
surroundings of your park or playground. 1�
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• An asphalt, concrete or equivalent non-wearing surface must be
maintained directly below the platform, extending to the outside Miracle Man
diameter of the whirl providing a minimum ground clearance of 4.5"
and a maximum clearance of 9". A 12"depth of pea gravel,sand or
coarse wood shavings must be maintained a minimum of 7'0"
12 beyond the outside diameter of the whirl.
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MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Iirecv
Parks, Recreation and :,6? .
DATE: September 22 , 1981
RE: Monthly Update
The following is a potpourri of issues that do not require official
Commission action but issues that do reflect our department's recent
projects ;
Student .Intern - We are fortunate once again to have an excellent student
intern from the University of Wisconsin/La Crosse, Mr. Lee Johnson.
• Lee commenced his duties with our department on August 31 , 1981. His major
responsibilities include the winter brochure, youth soccer program, ping-
pong program, 4 man football , 3 man basketball program. During his short
tenure he has proved to be a valuable asset to our department.
National Conference - Staff sent out registration information for the N.R.P.A.
Congress which will be held in Minneapolis , October 24 - 30. If you are at ,
all interested in attending , staff will ask the City Council to pay for your
initial registration fee. Having attended eight previous conferences , I can
assure you that you will not be disappointed.
Keynote speakers include Senator Dave Durenburger, Interior Secretary Watt
and Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin.
Tree transplanting - We have continued to make good use of the New Brighton
Tree Spade as we transplanted an additional 12 trees during the past week.
If you get a chance drive past Groveland and see the beautiful Blue Spruce
• donated by Josie and Russ Warren.
We also replaced the two Japanese Tree Lilacs which were vandalized with
2 Shademaster Locusts.
Monthly Update
Page 2
September 22, 1981
Fall Soccer - We currently have 10 teams registered in our youth soccer
program which entails four fields and over 150 children. It has been
a pleasure to watch that program grow over the past two years to become a
major fall sport.
Summer Ceta draws to a close - On August 28, 1981 , the Summer C.E.T.A. program
drew to a close. We had 12 youth participate in the program which saved the
City over $9,648.00 in expenses. Major projects completed under their direction
were field lining , trimming, tree removal , painting of buildings , and picnic
shelters.
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CASES
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1 . Prickett v. City of Hillsboro, 323 Ill .App. 235 (1944) .
Plaintiff sued the city for the death of a boy allegedly due to the
negligence of a city employee at a city owned and operated swimming
pool . The plaintiff' s son was shot and killed while floating in an
inner tube by an employee who operated a concession stand on park
land adjacent to the swimming pool . The employee was known to be of
'drunken habits and unbalanced mental condition . "
2. Harvey v. Clyde Park District, 32 Ill . 2d 60 ( 1964) .
A child was injured as he was thrown to the ground while using a
slide in a park district park. Parents filed suit charging accident
was allegedly caused by the negligence of the park district in main-
taining playground equipment. The park district claimed governmental
immunity.
3 , Lynch v. Board of Education of Collinsville, 412 N .E . 2d 447 .
(Supreme Court case in the State of Illinois , September 1980)
Female high school student was injured when she was playing in a
powder puff football game on the high school grounds . In prior years
powder puff games were conducted between halves of the homecoming
football game as a school-sponsored event. However, this was not
the case in 1974 . The girls wanted to play anyhow; three teachers
agreed to volunteer as coaches although they were not authorized
by the school to be official coaches . Practices were conducted on
school grounds after school ; girls used the locker rooms . The game
was played on the Sunday afternoon of homecoming weekend on the
school football field. Girls did not wear uniforms and Lynch was
injured when her unprotected head hit the ground . Although this
was not a school-sponsored program, plaintiff charged defendant
school district with negligent conduct in failing to provide the
girls with football uniforms , particularly with helmuts .
4. Horstein v. State, 30 AppDiv (2d 1012 , 294 NYS (2d) 321 ( 1968) .
Plaintiff was struck in the eye by a sliced golf ball driven by a
12 year old boy on the' golf course . Suit was based upon the
negligent construction of the course .
5 . passafaro v. Board of Education, 43 AD (2d) 918 353 NYS (2d) 178 (1974)
A student arrived for gym class without his sneakers . The plaintiff
claimed he was told to take off his shoes and work out in socks , but
the defendant alleged the student was directed to stay at side of
gym and observe . Plaintiff was going to tumble but as he ran toward
the mats , he slipped before reaching them and was injured.
6. Branzel v. Concord, CalRptr 167 , 247 CalApp (2d) 68 (1966) .
A 16 year old and his family went to an area maintained by the city
for flying model airplanes to fly a plane he had recently built.
After making about a dozen revolutions , the plastic handle slipped
from the boy' s hand and the plane went soaring toward the power lines .
The father grabbed the handle, but a guidewire of the plane came in
contact with the high voltage wires/ and the father was electrocuted.
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7 . Fetters v. Des Moines ,
260 Iowa 490, 149 NW (2d) 815 . ( 1967) .
A 4 year old boy went to the city playground to entertain himself
on the merry-go-round . The center cover plate was missing, and
as a result the center iron pivot post , which came in contact with
the top of the side shield plate whenever the merry-go-round
happened to tilt was exposed . The boy placed his right index
finger in the open area and as the merry-go-round tilted , the
finger was badly mangled . At the hospital the finger was amputated .
8 . Brady v. Buffalo 344 AppDiv (2d) 878 312 NYS (2d) 447 ( 1970) .
The city constructed a slide in the public playground for use in
the winter months by persons with sleds and tobaggons . A 6 year old
was injured when he was struck from behind by another sled .
Plaintiff alleged inadequate supervision .
9. Nemet v. Kenosha 169 Wis 379 , 172 NW 711 ( 1919) .
An intake pipe raching several hundred feet into Lake Michigan had
been laid across the bathing beach . Next to the shore for a dis-
tance of 25-30 feet, the trench had been filled in and it appeared
that by action of the waves, it was also closed for a distance
into the lake . However about 100-125 feet out, the trench had
not been filled in and there was a hole 12-15 feet deep. At the
point where the trench began) the water was 3-4 feet deep. Death
of a twenty-three year old man was alleged to have been caused
by the unguarded hole in relatively shallow water inasmuch as he
could not swim.
10. Griffin v Salt Lake City 114 Utah 94 176 P (2d) 156 ( 1947) .
On a very warm day the guard stepped outside to get another guard
to relieve him . In the brief interval a girl and two boys worked
their way up from the shallow end to the deep end along the hand-
rail . The girl said to her companions "Let ' s see how deep it is . "
She released her hold on the handrail (none could swim) and when
she came up she was near the diving board. She went under twice
more and did not come up the last time, just as the relief guard
appeared . By the time the guard reached her it was too late .
11 . Doran v. Kansas City, 237 SW (2d) 907 ( 1951) .
A creek flowed through a park. Children customarily played in the
creek bed which was smooth except at one end where there was a
deep hole caused by heavy rains . The creek bed was unguarded
and unposted. The bicycles of two boys slipped into the water at
the end with the hole . The younger, 7 years old, tried to get
the bike and his older brother, nine, then attempted to help him.
Both drowned.
12 . Longo v. _ Board of Education of New York City. 255 NYS 71c' ( 1932) .
A teacher failed to lock the gym doors in the school . A movable
basketball backstop constructed so that it could be bolted to the
floor, but wasn ' t, toppled over onto a young boy and killed him.
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ANSWERS
1 . The defendant City of Hillsboro said the swimming pool was main-
tained and operated in the city ' s governmental capacity for which
it was not liable for the tortious acts or omissions of its officers
or agents as it would be liable in a proprietary capacity under the
doctrine of respondeat superior. The appellate court rendered
judgment in favor of the defendant City of Hillsboro and theplaintiff
could not recover .
2. The circuit court agreed with the park district in claiming govern-
mental immunity Plaintiff appealled the case saying the statute
regarding governmental immunity was unconstitutional . If the accident
occurred in a city-maintained park, there is no defense of immunity
and the parents could recover . In park district park governmental
immun' ty applied . Plaintiff contended that this was discriminatory
and unfair treatment to the injured party , Appellate court reversed
the decision claiming the statute was unconstitutional.
3 . The Supreme Court held that the teachers were not expressly authorized
by the school district to coach the game and they were acting outside
the course of their employment . But, because they had coached the
girls in the past , it was held that the teachers had an"apparent
authority" to coach. Girl was awarded $60 000 and both appellate and
and supreme court upheld the trial court ' s decision . The decis: on
; n this case may affect the use of school property for all but school-
sponsored activities . School administrators and attorneys are now
• concerned about the decision.
4 . Court held that the woman assumed the risks of the game and that
the course was not negligently constructed .
5 Held that school is not insurer of safety; not required to provide •
continuous supervision and that a spontaneous act could not be
prevented by supervision .
6. Plaintiffs recovered $41 , 000. Held that the city ' s maintaining
a field so close to dangerous wires was a dangerous condition and
that it was reasonable to anticipate that a plane would go out
of control and to toward power lines.
7 . It was held that the city had notice of the defective Gond; tion
of the merry-go-round and the plaintiff recovered $7 , 700 ,
8. The court held not so. An adequate degree of general supervision
must be exercised but failure to furnish supervision will result
in liability only if violation of such duty has a causal relation-
ship to the accident. There was no evidence that supervision would
have corrected the accident situation in this case.
9. Plaintiff recovered even though in Michigan a bathing beach is
considered a governmental function because the purpose for which
410 the trench was dug was a proprietary function, providing the
city with water .
10. Held for plaintiff; a guard should not leave without immediate
replacement ,
Answers Cont 'd
11. The fact that the children were trespassers by virtue of
violating an ordinance not to play in the creek bed did not
establish the children guilty of contributory negligence,
The city was under a duty to guard against concealed dangers
knowing children frequently played in the creek bed .
12 . The deceased was a trespasser in the gym for he had been forbidden
to enter the gym The school was not required to anticipate that
the basketball backstop would be used for climbing purposes and
hence was not liable.
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