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April 18, 1995
Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners:
I hope that you and your families had a nice holiday. We are
hoping for warmer weather. Ball players are chomping at the bit
to get out and practice - and the weather just isn't cooperating.
However, Forester Rick says that this is the best kind of
planting weather, so he is happy.
Our April Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held
Thursday, April 27, 1995 at 6: 30 p.m. at City Hall . The agenda
is light. If you are unable to attend the meeting please call me
at 784-0618 .
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Sincerely,
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Mary Saarion, Director
Parks, Recreation & Forestry
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PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
Thursday, April 27 , 1995
6: 30 p.m.
City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER
2 . ROLL CALL
t1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• DISCUSS WOODCREST PARK IMPROVEMENTS GRANT OPTIONS
I• PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE UPDATE
i CUB SCOUT TROOPS REQUEST FOR PARK CAN COLLECTION
y/ TRAILWAYS - FURTHER DISCUSSION FOR SELECTION OF A SECTION
f. OLD BUSINESS : MVAA STORAGE BLDG. REQUEST
V( WATERSLIDE - A POSSIBLE REVENUE FACILITY FOR LAKESIDE PARK
4. PARK PATROL UPDATE
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Vfl. GOLF COURSE UPDATE
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11, MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 23 , 1995
6:30 p.m. , City Hall
CALL TO
ORDER: Chair Burmeister called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners present included Burmeister, Dentz ,
Long, and Silvis. City Council Liaison Gary Quick
was also present as well as Director Saarion.
Visitors included Zack Hanson and Fawsy Awad,
representatives of the Department of Solid Waste,
Ramsey County.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES : Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Dentz to approve the minutes of the
February 16 , 1995. Motion was approved
unanimously.
• ARDAN PARK
IMPROVEMENTS: Zack Hanson and Fawsy Awad were invited to the
meeting to discuss ways that Ramsey County can
improve the aesthetics of compost facility.
Several options were suggested including a
landscape design for plantings to screen the
compost area, compost display areas for
educational purposes, landscaped entrance to the
park, vines on the fences, replacement of the
fence and other options. Zack Hanson said that he
would initiate a plan for the beautification of
the compost area of Ardan Park in order to be good
neighbors. In addition, the Commission asked
Zack' s opinion as to the benefit of purchasing the
two lots that abut the park. Zack indicated that
the extra land would benefit the compost facility
and park because it would allow additional space
and more border area from neighboring residences.
If the properties were to become available, Ramsey
County would look into the possible purchase.
MVAA REQUEST
FOR BLDG. : MVAA Representative Ernie Lepore was present to
discuss the request of MVAA for space to construct
a building to house MVAA equipment and uniforms.
The City Attorney' s draft property lease agreement
was reviewed. The Commission had previously
discussed items which they wanted included in the
lease agreement. All concerns were included in
• the draft. Commissioner Silvis made a motion to
recommend to the City Council the approval for
MVAA to build a storage building on City Hall Park
land near the water tower. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Long. Motion passed unanimously.
Staff will put the issue on the agenda for the
next Council work session.
BIKELANES: The Commission discussed Hillview Road as a
possible first recommendation for an on-street
bikelane. The parks and school are on the north
side which would seem like the most logical side
for bike lanes. However, parking would be
necessary on the south side. However, no parking
is currently enforced on the south side at the
request of residents. This puts a fly in the
ointment. The bikelane issue will be a difficult
one and the Commission decided to table the issues
for now.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Silvis made a motion to adjourn the
meeting, seconded by Commissioner Dentz . Motion
passed unanimously.
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At the Parks and Recreation Commission's request, staff is
preparing an Outdoor Recreation Grant for improvements to
Woodcrest Park. Although we know that Woodcrest is a difficult
park to deal with because of the high water table, we are
attempting to provide improvements to this park. As you recall,
this was a suggestion of residents in the south western section
of the City. They suggested that we develop Woodcrest Park
rather than seek out a new park location.
GEOTECHNICAL TESTING Geotechnical testing has been completed at
Woodcrest Park. The report is enclosed. Woodcrest Park has
about a 1-1/2 foot water table in areas. It has peat soils at
least 22 ' deep. It has characteristics of a wetland, and sits on
the perimeter of the wetland boundary. In addition, Woodcrest
Park is in the middle of a storm water system having open storm
water ditches on two sides.
Options for park development must take into consideration the
restrictions that Rice Creek Watershed may have in addition to
the challenges of a high water table and poor subsoils. Any kind
of soil corrections would be astronomically costly and may not
even take care of the problems.
GRANT PROPOSAL The grant application is for the improvement to
the park building, the paving of the parking lot for parking as
well as hard court play ie. basketball, rollerblade activities,
4-square, hopscotch, shuffleboard. Parking lot paving is an item
listed on the 5-Year Park Improvement Plan for 1995
implementation. The grant proposal will also include a youth
ballfield (understanding that the field will never be perfect,
but will offer a place for neighborhood play) . Youth ballfields
continue to be in high demand and it is hoped that the addition
of this field would offer another field for practices and perhaps
games, depending upon the quality of the field. In addition, the
grant would include culverting the storm water ditch along
Woodcrest Drive, while diverting the storm water to a ponding
area that forms an "L" along the east side and corner of the park
property. This is an project which enhances the overall Storm
Water Management system in this area. Diverting and culverting
the ditch would remove an eyesore and safety concern from the
neighborhood, would improve the storm water management system,
would coordinate with the trailway project along Silver Lake Road
and would assist in diverting water runoff from the ballfield to
the ponding area.
FUNDING: Park Improvement Funds could provide the match for the
parking lot, park building and ballfield. Storm Water Management
funds could be used for the match for culverting the open storm
water ditch along Woodcrest Drive. If these funds were used, it •
is probable that general fund monies would not be necessary.
BENEFIT: The benefit of the improvements suggested in this grant
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is that Woodcrest Park would offer additional recreational
opportunities for the neighborhood. If the grant were awarded,
the City would only be responsible for half funding for the
project. The project would spur improvements to the storm water
management system of which the Woodcrest Park area is a major
factor in the storm water management system. If the grant were
awarded, Park Improvement monies and Storm Water Management
monies could be used for the matching funds. Both storm water
management system and park system would benefit from the grant.
The grant is due May 1, 1995. Awards will be announced in
August, 1995. Whether the grant is awarded or not, the park
building needs to be improved in the same fashion that Hillview
and Groveland buildings were improved - replacement of rotted
boards, ventilation, vapor barrier, replacement of the furnace,
etc. The paving of the parking lot for multi-purpose use has
been listed on the Park Improvement plan for 1995 installation.
The storm water ditch is in the system that is connected to the
Silver Lake Road ditch and therefore is interconnected with any
improvements along Silver Lake Road. If the grant would be
awarded, half the cost could be saved for both storm water system
and park improvement.
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Recommendation: It is staff ' s request that the City Council
approve the Outdoor Recreation Grant
application for Woodcrest Park development
and adopt the resolution required for the
grant application.
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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 19, 1995
SUBJECT: PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE UPDATE
An panel of staff members and Councilmember Julie Trude
interviewed six firms that submitted proposals for design,
engineering and inspection services for the pedestrian bridge.
Two firms were eliminated from the original six. The remaining
four firms were further researched for their cost containment,
ability to get the job done on time, accuracy, rapport with MNDOT
and other attributes. Because all four had excellent references,
the final determination was cost. BRW had the lowest bid. BRW
was called to negotiate terms and to gain full understanding of
the requirements of the project.
Councilmember Trude will request the City Council to approve BRW
as the Design, Engineering and Inspection service for the
pedestrian bridge. Attached are the memos that will be presented
to the City Council .
From:_ludo Truer.
To: City Council
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Memorandum
Fm: Julie Trude
Date: April 12, 1995 ay
Interview Panel Decision on Ped. Bridge Engineering
The interview panel (Mary Saarion, Jim Hess, Joyce Pruitt, Mike Ulrich and
myself) has completed interviewing the 6 engineering/design firms who submitted
proposals. We eliminated two firms after interviews and then conducted reference
checks on the remaining four firms. The panel then consulted with our MN/DOT
representative regarding the remaining candidates.
We recommend the City Council authorize staff to enter into a contract with
BRW, Inc. BRW will provide us with high quality architectural, design and project
management services at a cost significantly below all other qualified candidates.
Reference checks were done on many of their projects and they have a fine
reputation. Some of their recent work includes the access ramps at the Mall of
America, Victoria St. bridge over 694 and Centennial Lakes bridge in Edina.
Mary and I met with Sabri Ayaz, bridge engineer and a principal with BRW,
on April 10 to fine tune their cost proposal. Mr. Ayaz explained that because his
firm would really like to have a project like this in their portfolio their proposal does
not recover all of their actual costs. In discussing potential add-ons, Mr. Ayaz
stated that mileage, photocopies, a public rendering of the final design, architectural
services in working with our public task force, landscape plans, preparation of the
federal paperwork, etc. are included in theirproposal. This was not the case with
some of the other firms. With the addition of preparation of the project
memoranda to the RFP, their proposal for design & construction inspection is
$62,780. (The second ranked firm was OSM at $63,093. SEH's proposal was
$83,000 and did not include soil borings or a drawing for public display, etc.)
Mr. Ayaz is a former Mounds View resident and would like to personally
stay involved in all public aspects of this project which occur during evening hours,
(he would be here on his own time). III
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Memorandum
To: City Council
Fm: Julie Trude & Mary Saarion/Interview Panel Ped. Bridge
Date: April 12, 1995
Re: Citizen Task Force
Once the city enters into a contract with an engineering/design firm, we
would like to have a task force created to determine our needs and desires and
select a design for the pedestrian bridge. The engineering proposal allows for three
task force meetings and one city council presentation. We propose the following
persons be appointed to the Pedestrian Bridge Task Force:
Rep. of Paster Enterprises - John H. Streeter, Construction Mgr.
Parks & Rec. Comm. & Hwy. 10 Task Force -Pamela Starr
Senior Citizen who lives nearby& is a walker -
Young Person who bikes, roller blades, playgrd. ldr. -Angie Winkel
• Trailway Advocacy Group Co-Chair & biker -Tom Field
Planning Comm. & MNDOT employee -Marshal Johnston
Staff Representative, Parks & Rec. Dir. -Mary Saarion
Council Liaison - Julie Trude
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4/12/95 at 17:46:38
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Memorandum
To: City Council
Fm: Interview Panel/ Mary Saarion & Julie Trude
Re: Ped. Bridge Surface Water Issues
Date: April 12, 1995
During our interviews of engineering fines we repeatedly addressed the issue
of the fenced ditch ("retention pond") in front of Bridgeman's. Several firms
suggested we incorporate removal or enhancement of that eyesore with this project.
Mike Ulrich thinks that the enhanced storm water system on Long Lake Road may
allow for complete drainage.
I've learned that John Streeter of Paster Enterprises actually began the
process of working with the county to drain off the retention pond when Long Lake
Road was reconstructed. Then he learned about Rice Creek Watershed and their
pile of paperwork was a daunting task that was set aside. Mr..Streeter said Paster
Enterprises would be very grateful if we could follow-through on this before the .
ped. bridge is built so the entire area is enhanced. Perhaps Paster Enterprises
would be so grateful that some or all of the costs could be assessed if we are able to
walk them through all that paperwork with Rice Creek Watershed.
The possibility of including this additional project as an add-on was dicussed
with BRW. Their firm has the capability and could give us a separate proposal for
this project to be done in tandem with the ped. bridge construction. Of course,
SEH could also be asked to provide a proposal on this project. Any documentation
SEH has on the drainage in this area could be utilized by any engineer to resolve
the problem. Samantha has assured us that such documentation is owned by our
city and is not the sole property of SEH.
Three Q's for the counsel: 1. Should staff begin discussions.with Rice
Creek about eliminating this retention pond? 2. Should staff meet with Paster
Enterprises to discuss this project? i.e. will they pick up the costs, it's their parking
lot creating the problem. 3. Should proposals be sought from BRW & SEH on
eliminating this retention pond as part of the ped. bridge project?
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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS O
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 19 , 1995
SUBJECT: PARK CAN RECYCLING
Cub Scout Pack 167 has requested the permission to collect
aluminum cans from park trash containers. Staff meet with the
leader of the pack and informed them of our experiences trying to
recycle cans at parks. Our experience has been that the aluminum
can trash containers are contaminated because other trash is put
in them. Recyclers ask that a bag is 92% pure.
Another concern is the safety of the collectors. Not knowing
what is in the container is a hazard. All park trash receptacles
attract bees, and they alone are a safety hazard to our park
employees as well as anyone else who removes the trash.
We have received information from both Ramsey County and the
League of Cities Risk Management Service who both encourage the
City of Mounds View to be careful with this endeavor.
I have offered Cub Scout Pack all the clean cans at City Hall,
the Maintenance Building and the Golf Course. These cans we know
are 100% clean and pure. Even with the concerns stated, the Cub
Scout Pack continues to be interested in collecting aluminum cans
from park containers.
The City Recycling Programmer, Laurie will administer the project
from here and require the necessary safety factors to ensure that
everyone is protected.
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• liiill Department of Public Health
Division of Solid Waste
ElkZack Hansen,Manager
1670 Beam Avenue,Suite B Tel:612-7734444
RAMSEY COUNTY Maplewood,MN 55109-1129 Fax:612-773-4454
March 30 , 1995
Ms . Mary Saarion
City of Mounds View
Parks Director
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112-1499
Dear Ms . Sarrien,
You had recently requested a letter discussing issues associated with
the concept of sorting through waste collected in City Parks
containers to recover aluminum cans for recycling. I would like to
set the stage for the issues the City should consider by describing
the issues we have identified and the training Ramsey County staff
undergo to avoid hazards while examining waste generated by business
411 and institutions .
The Ramsey County Commercial Waste Reduction and Recycling Program
provides a waste assessment service to businesses and institutions in •
the County. Part of this service usually involves examining and
sorting through waste materials in recectacles throughout the business
and in the dumpster. Division staff, with assistance from the Ramsey
Coun--i Office of Risk Management, invested a great deal of effort in
cra = ng a safety training program and protocols for this service.
Many hazards of examining, sorting, or otherwise. handling waste
materials were identified, including:
• sharp objects (needles , broken glass , wood splinters , metal
shards , nails , etc . ) or breakable items that could cause injury
( glass , ceramic, etc. ) ;
• containers of hazardous waste or materials , whether from a
household or business source, including flammable solvents and
other flammable substances , explosives, acids and other
corrosives , poisons such as pesticides or herbicides , reactive
materials that exclode u^on contact with water, etc . ;
• aerosol cans which, with improper handling, can explode or
release contents ; a particular danger when the can' s presence
is not recognized; cans containing dangerous household
chemicals or unknown materials are a serious hazard; release
into the face or eyes is a serious concern;
• infectious materials , including diapers , used syringes ,
bandages , blood-soaked or blood-stained materials , and other
III materials with infectious body fluids, such as facial tissues
and condoms (blood-borne, serum-borne, and fecal-borne
illnesses are a particular concern with these types of waste )
• dead animals ; ,
• bees and other stinging insects ( in the warmer months ) ;
• dust, powders , and other airborne :articles , including the
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possibility of improperly disposed asbestos ; particularly a
threat when opening bags of ,waste;
• radioactive waste (typically lab-related) ;
• general unsanitary conditions , including decomposing food
waste;
• injury from improper lifting of materials , particularly heavy
bags or materials .
The Division provides employees several hours of safety training
before they are allowed to conduct waste assessments . Employees are
trained to became aware of potential hazards and to respond
appropriately when hazards are encountered; to gather as much
information as possible about a specific waste stream in advance to
reduce the "unknowns" ; to wear protective clothing and equipment; and
to follow waste handling protocols that prevent contact with or
exposure to waste materials . Staff conducting waste assessments are
provided personal protective equipment such as gloves , aprons ,
jackets , eye goggles, anti-bacterial towelettes , and first aid kits .
They are required to wear long-sleeved shirts , long pants , socks , and
shoes that cover the feet entirely and have slip-resistant soles .
The greatest concern in handling waste materials is the unknown nature
of the contents of a container or dumpster. Division staff ask
clients many questions about waste and never handle waste materials
without knowledge of the nature of the materials . Anyone handling
waste materials from dumpsters and waste containers accessible to the •
general public faces significant risk of injury from exposure or
contact with waste materials , particularly improperly disposed waste.
I understand there are thoughts about whether the City would knowingly
allow, even encourage, young people to recover aluminum cans from
mixed waste containers in City parks . The issues and concerns
outlined here clearly argue for a careful evaluation of the potential
liabilities associated with such an effort, particularly if the
"garbage sorters " are young children who may not appreciate the
hazards associated with this waste stream and who are particularly
vulnerable to disease and injury. The Division advises the City of
Mounds View to consult with its risk manager on this issue before
making any attempt to allow anyone, including City employees , to
recover recyclables from mixed waste. If community
. � aagroups
or service
organizationsare i t interested pOiavring recycling `fesOrt,
the
City should clearly understand what potential liability the City faces
with different collection scenarios .
Please feel free to contact Division staff to discuss possible
recycling strategies and review experiences of others who have pursued
park recycling efforts .
Sincerely,
GA,---
Za ' : ansen
:iDivision Manager III
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April 13, 1995
Mr. Donald Brager (FAX #: 784-3462)
Finance Director
City of Mounds View
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112-1499
Dear Mr. Brager:
This letter will confirm our recent conversation concerning the Cub Scouts collecting aluminum
cans on city park property. This service is provided to you through the City's participation in the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) property and casualty program.
We do have some real concerns for the health and safety of the youngsters in addition to the
liability exposure for the City of Mounds View. There are some real concerns exposing minors
to some of the hidden dangers which could be encountered from separating the aluminum from
other assorted trash. These hidden dangers could include sharp objects such as needles, insects,
• bodily fluids, and other assorted articles.
With the aforementioned in mind, it is highly advisable the city keep the following controls in
place.
1-4/95 All youngsters should be highly supervised by adults whenever they engage in collection
and/or separation activities. The adults should have basic training in hazard recognition
and procedures should be developed to ensure the safety of the youngsters.
2-4/95 Waivers of liability should be signed by the parent or guardian of each minor participant.
The waiver should be structured in such a way to provide appropriate warning with a
hold-harmless statement. An appropriate attorney should be involved in the drafting of
such waivers.
3-4/95 A written contract should be developed between the scout pack and the City of Mounds
View. Appropriate Cub Scout representatives should be signing this contract and the
parent of each participant should also sign the contract. The contract in part should have
a proper hold-harmless/ indemnification paragraph in favor of the city. Additionally,
the contract should reference policies and procedures, as well as appropriate safety
equipment. An appropriate attorney or the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust
staff attorney should be involved with the drafting of such a contract.
• 4-4/95 Typically, it is also advisable for the city to obtain a certificate of insurance and an
endorsement naming the City of Mounds View as an additional insured. This certificate
can help protect the city in a number of instances. However, in this instance it may not
be the most practical approach.
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5-4/95 Every youngster should be provided with personal protective equipment which may
include, but not be limited to, long pants, long-sleeved shirts, gloves and one of the
various types of can pickers which can help to reduce the exposure to hazards.
If the city is not in a position to comply with all of the aforementioned points, then the city should
highly consider not getting involved with these activities with the scout pack.
To assist the city, I am attaching materials from the Adopt-A-Park Program from the 1992
LMCIT loss control workshop.
The long-term benefits and successes that can be enjoyed by a cooperative, self-insurance
organization depend upon serious and careful consideration of loss control recommendations. In
that context we ask that you keep us informed of the steps you take to address these loss control
recommendations. Therefore, please respond within 60 days of your receipt of this letter
regarding the status of how you intend to respond to these loss control recommendations.
Thank you for your continued efforts in the interest of loss control. We look forward to working .
with you.
Sincerely,
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Douglas D. Holm, CSP, MS, CTM
Senior Loss Control Consultant
Berkley Risk Services, Inc.
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c: Ms. Samantha Orduno, Administrator
Ms. Mary Saarion, Park and Recreation Director
City of Mounds View
Maguire Agency
Box 64316
St. Paul, MN 55164
Recommendations and comments are provided for loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only in
conjunction with the insurance program referenced above. They are not made for the purpose of complying with the
requirements of any law, rule or regulation. We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and 41
comments that all sites were reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted. The final responsibility for conducting loss
control and risk management programs must rest with the insured.
MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 20, 1995
SUBJECT: ON-STREET TRAILWAY LANES
Currently no parking signs are on the south side of Hillview
Road. The signs were placed there at the request of homeowners
who did not like cars parking on their grass. The bike lane
symbol could be marked on this no parking area of the road,
except that it is on the opposite side of the both Greenfield and
Hillview Parks and Northside Christian School. I do not know
what the thoughts are of the homeowners to date. The times that
I have driven down Hillview Drive, no cars have been parked along
the road on either side. However, during summer youth
softball/baseball, soccer, ice skating, etc. cars park on the
north side (park side) of Hillview Dr. We would have a problem
if both sides were marked no parking because Hillview Park does
not have a parking lot and relies on on-street parking.
Let' s plan on further discuss regarding on-street bikelanes at
the meeting on April 27 . If you have a chance, drive down
Hillview Dr. so that you have it clearly in your mind. 411
411
Mary,
Attached is a copy of the plans and cost proposal for the shed. I am attaching two
estimates that we are considering.
Ernie S
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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 19 , 1995
SUBJECT: REVENUE FACILITY AT LAKESIDE PARK
Jay McCluskey, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of
Spring Lake Park and I have been brainstorming the idea of a
waterslide at Lakeside Park. We have met with Bob Kline from
Miracle Equipment, a supplier of waterslides for the state of
Minnesota and Wisconsin. Outdoor waterslides have been installed
at many communities including Crystal, Richfield, Edina,
Shakopee, Winona, and other out-state communities. The reason
these communities installed waterslides is for additional user
traffic, expanded recreational activity and revenue resource. I
recently attended an Aquatic Revenue Resource Institute which
outlined the benefits of a waterslide to existing water
facilities.
Jay and I are well aware that neither City has money to fund such
a capital item. However, we also know that many communities have
•
raised donations to fund such a community asset. I wish to share
with you our ideas for raising funding - to set a goal - and
begin. I need to know whether or not you are interested in
pursuing a fund raising campaign for such a project.
a2/21/1995 10: 31 FROM B08 KLEIN & ASSOCIATES TO 7343462 P.01
Miracle Recreation of Minnesota, Inc.
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Bob Klein and Associates
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MIRACLE
gammon mormeam Park and Playground Equipnunr
Jay Webber Dave Lepper
1303 Lincoln LaneB •
i 021 East 2nd Saul 1303 Kilda Lincoln Ls=
Hastings,MN 55033 Redwood Fails.MN 56283 Hastings,MN 55033
(612)437-4525-Fax(612)438.3939 (507)637-5159•Fax(507)637-3160 (612)437-4525•Fax(612)437-2616
800-677-5153 800-576-1425 800-677-5153
February 21, 1995
Mary Saarion, Dir.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN.55112
Dear Mary:
I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you and Jay to discuss
your plans for a waterslide at LAKESIDE PARK.
We talked about several options regarding sizes. As I thought •
about some of the prices I quoted to you, I believe the
installation may not have been included. The following reflects
1995 pricing to include the respective size slide, pump/plumbing
package, delivery, state sales tax, Minnesota engineer seal for
slide only (not footings) , installation to include footings based
on 2000 PSF soil. Soil testing is responsibility of owner and
should footing requirements be different, price may be adjusted.
1 . 150 ' RAINBOW BEND WATER SLIDE $108,690.00
2 . 175 ' RAINBOW BEND WATER SLIDE $124, 785.00
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3 . 200' RAINBOW BEND WATER SLIDE ' $140, 880.00 ..1. cc
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Please advise if you have any questions or advise when I can be 14147
of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
Bob Klein
MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP. CO.
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• PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DEPT.
• ", :! • 121 NE 4 AVE., AUSTIN, MINNESOTA 55912 PHONE (507) 433-1881
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rAAuslriiv`� J. C. HORMEL NATURE CENTER
" '` :�r � 1304 NE 21 ST., AUSTIN, MINNESOTA 55912 PHONE (507) 437-7519
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October 4. 1990
A SLIDE"S TALE_
It"s amazing how a few short summers can change so many
opinions, attitudes, rules, and regulations_ When our new
pool was built in 1985 we wanted the pool to be more than
"just a pool". We wanted a water slide as an additional
attraction to the pool.
Once the slide was proposed all the "nay sayers" began their
• chorus of problems that would occur. The insurance premium
would be to high, there would be a large number of accidents,
the water quality would suffer, the City couldn"t afford such
a structure. and on and on it went.
Now three fun filled summers sliding on the slide have past,
no one admits to having ever had a problem with the slide.
There have been no accidents, no high insurance premiums, no
water quality problems, and the additional revenues have more
than paid for the slide. Me added revenue generated each
year now helps reduce the tax burden.
Me summer of 1987 was the first summer the slide was in use.
Mere were over S6.000 uses recorded that summer and the first
three weeks of the season the slide was not in use yet.
A lot of the "nay sayers" have also enjoyed a ride down the
slide "need I say more".
Resrct fully,.
777
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Robert J. Auer
• Director of Parks, Recreation.
and Forestry Lepartment
ROBERT E. SCHAUB ROBERT J. AUER DENNIS L. MASCHKA
Foreman of Pan(S Forestry Director of Parks, Recreation& Forestry Assistant Director of Recreation
KIM A. KELLY "nY L. DOLP' Ant-MAT MM.,/ _- ..
7; -.7 7 ti CITY OF WIN N
CITY HALL halal
- 207 LAFAYETTE ST ALL-AMEAICA CITY
- POST OFFICE BOX 878 1 f
.,_ -� WINONA, MN. 55587
�"-�_ i .- PH: [0077 452-8550
October 8, 1990
Mr. Bob Klein
Miracle Equipment Company
100 Valley Lane
Hastings, MN 55033
Dear Bob,
The first year of the Winona Aquatic Center was a success in spite of the
generally inclement swimming weather. Our amazing results were in great part due
to the Miracle Equipment waterslide. In reviewing our total attendance with other
communities, we experienced a much high attendance.
The reason for our attendance success is directly related to our 208' water-
slide. There never was a time during our open hours that there wasn' t a line of
people waiting to take the exciting ride. It looks like we will need another
waterslide soon to accommodate all of those waiting patrons. •
Our total attendance for the Aquatic Center for this year was 90,038. The
number of waterslide rides came to 211,722 for the 98 days we were open. This is
an average of 2,160 rides per day. On August 28th we had 3,145 riders , which was
our highest for one day.
I couldn' t believe our popularity. We had busloads of people from as far
away as LaCrosse, Wisconsin and Rochester, Minnesota, who came to our facility
and used the waterslide. Needless to say, it helped our attendance and our over-
all revenues.
The people continually comment on how great the slide looks and the fun they
have on it. The nice feature, from my point of view, is the lack of injuries on
such a heavily-used piece of equipment. We had only three minor injuries in the
211 ,722 rides.
In closing, Bob, I want to thank you and Miracle Recreation Equipment for
the professionalism and service over the past 23 years that I have been with the
Winona Park Rec Department, and especially for introducing Winona to a first class
waterslide system.
Sincerely,
2Robe/(:, 6g-
Robert
rt M. Welch, Director •
Parks and Recreation Department
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111 AEB ZECSIZATICON
A CITY AND SCIIOOL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
DOUG SPRAY
COMMUNITY EDUCATION-RECREATION DIRECTOR SOCIAL
PHONE (6[2) 269-5026 EDUCATION
RECREATION
COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICE VOCATIONAL
525 LEGION DRIVE SUITE *2 ENRICHMENT
MONTEVIDEO, MN 56265
October 16, 1990
-Bob Welch, Director
Winona Parks and Recreation Dept.
207 Lafayette St.
P.O. Box 378
Winona, MN 55987
Dear Bob:
• Thank You for the copy of your Acquatic Center Report. I have enclosed a partial
summary of our Outdoor Pool Report. All the financial data has not yet cleared our
City Computer System. When it does' I will send you a copy of our complete report.
Our attendance and revenue tripled this year with our new pool and waterslide.
It was the best thing to happen here for a long time! We also operated our own
concessions and made a nice profit.
Please send me a copy of your survey results.
Sincerely,
Ocatc6 Splay
Doug Spray
Community Education-Recreation Director
Montevideo
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Enclosure:
JJ �� til g.',4) /"Cc• C $ 1.,.;(, /,',,,t: c C !4 t
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1990 OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL REPORT
1 . Grand Opening June 9, 1990 •
2. Pool Season June 10-September 2
3. Total Number of Days Open 82
4. Total Attendance 37,412 (300% 2,1CR• asy of mEn
Grand Opening 1042
Paid Swimmers 36,370
#flours
Open Rec Afternoons 24 ,311 320
Open Rec Evenings 8,079 116
Family Nites 1 ,364 16Y2
Teen Swim 328 15
Adult Swim 402 38
Sr. Citizen Swim 201 25
Fitness Swim 584 61
Rentals 743 • 27
Youth Dances 358 13
5. Average Daily Attendance 456
6. Peak Attendance Day 1 ,034 June 26
7. Monthly Attendance
June 13,418
July 13,957
August 9,345
September 692
8. Total Number Hours Open 6311!2 •
9. Total Number Season Passes Sold 2262
Family Passes 1983 (416 'Families) 409 - Residents 7 - Non Residents
Individual Passes 279 277 - Residents 2 - Non Residents
Number Not Renewing 2nd half Passes - 64
10. Admission Breakdown by Age Group WADING
SEASON PASSES DAILY ADM. POOL TOTALS
Youth 25430 4573 887 30890 85%
Adult 3937 944 421 5302 14.5%
Sr. Citizen 150 28 --- 178 .5%
TOTALS 28517 5545 1308
78% 15% 7%
11 . Scholarships
A. Total Dollars Collected $1085.00
B. Total Dollars Awarded $905.00
C. Balance Available for 1991 + $180.00
D. Number Scholarships Awarded
129 People
43 Adults
86 Youth
12. Estimated Revenues $62,384.50 6)__TZ % -tv,Jc.,44 d rte, 1cit`t
Pool Passes $27492 •
Daily Admissions $17109.50
Concessions $9598
Swim Lessons $5561
Lesson User Fees $1539
Scholarship Don . $1085
13. Estimated Staff Salaries $36,529
• Outdoor Pool $30,074
Swim Lessons $6,455
14. Staff
Maintenance Director Steve Strand
Outdoor Pool Manager Liz Olson
Assistant Pool Manager Mike Novak
Swim Lesson Supervisors Angie Anderson & Beth Anderson
Lifeguards & Instructors Jenny DeZeeuw
Amy Dehne
Holly Hiemenz
Amy Arneson
Shawn O'Connell
Keith Dolven
David Wik
Denise Harlicker
Kyle Christensen
Nancy McKeown
Jenny Seesz
Jon Giles
Chad Swanson
Erin Brown
Nicole Borstad
Mike Roder
• Attendants & Concessionaire Stephanie Moen
Scott VanBinsbergen
Layne Danielson
Chuck Bauman
Tammi Meisner
Gwen Thompson
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CRYSTAL MUNICIPAL CONCESSION STAND
The concession stand is open one hour after the pool opens and.
POOLAND WAI'ERSLIDE doses one hour before the pool doses. Our Menu includes Hot
P Dogs,Popcorn,Soft Serve Ice Cream,Soft Drinks,Cakes and Candy.
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SLIDE LINE! GROUP RENTAL INFORMATION
a1990 Available June 11-August 19.
531-0353 Reservations must be made and paid for no less than 14 days in
tiralskYS'4FOA AN UP-TO. 1JRAJTE REPORT advance.
Fee indudes admission to the pool and use of the watersilde.
REGULAR SEASON
June 9-August 26 Supervised Youth Groups:
Monday-Friday:1-4pm or 7-9pm
Monday-Saturday 1pm
Minimum group size:20 plus one adult for every 10 children,
Sunday Noon-9pm
Fees: I-4pm 53.75 per child
FEES 7 Spm $250 per child
General Admission to the pool; $50 deposit
Daily
5200 per person
Family and Adult Groups:
Waterslide Rides Monday-Friday: 7-9pm
Minimum group size: 50
4 Rides 51.00
12 Rides Fees: $2.50 per person
Unlimited Ride 54.00' S50 deposit
Combos: Private Adult Groups:
General Admission and 12 rides 54.00 Monday-Friday: 9-10pm
General Admission and Unlimited rides $5.75* Sundays 10am-Noon •
Minimum group size: 50
Season tickets-Municipal Poo( Fees: 54.00 per person plus
Resident Family536.00
525 per hour plus staff casts.
Non--..sident Family 5t6.00 $100 deposit
Rett Single 523.00
Non-resident Single 528.00
'Adults must be over age I8
Special: 'No alcohol permitted on premises.
On the day you purchase a 12 ride slide band,if you use all of the
12 rides that day,you an turn that band In and purchase a second Youth Birthday Parties
12 ride slide band for only$2 00,50 Dent savings! Available for groups 8-20
Call 531-0052 for further details or to make a reservation.
Sliders must be at least 42-tall to slide alone.
Children age 5 and under slide FREE when accompanied by a Crystal Park and Recreation Department
paying adult. 4800 Douglas Drive
Metal objects of any kind an not be allowed on the slide. Crystal,MN 55429
Thank you for swimming and sliding with us!!
'Not transferable and good only on the day purchased .
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CRYSTAL MUNICIPAL POOL/WATERSLIDE
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1990 Seasonal Report
1989 1990
A. Membership
1. Resident Family 443 562
2 . Non-Resident Family 219 255
3 . Resident Single , 96 102
4 . Non-Resident Single 38 42
796 960
B. Attendance
1. Total Daily Attendance 36, 028 50, 980
2 . Highest Daily Attendance 1, 186 1, 700
*3 . Total Days Open 67 67 '
• C. Swim Instruction Program 579 628
D. Income
1. Gross Income/Pool Membership $ 25,460 $ 32 , 912
2 . Gross Income/Concessions 9, 676 18 , 758 •
3 . Gross Income/Daily Admissions 14,448 24, 901
4 . Gross Income/Slide Operation • 0 41, 159
Sales Tax 2, 975 7 , 062
5 . Misc. Income (Rentals, state. meet, etc. ) 1, 857
52 , 560 126, 653
E. Expenses
1 . Personal Services $35, 436 $52 ,209
2 . Supplies, Repairs, Conc. 13 , 705 22 , 558
3 . Telephone, Advertising, Printing 371 .996
4 . Utilities 12 , 520 14 , 516
5 Contractual Repair, Licenses, etc. 829 . 1, 728
Taxes
6 . Capital Outlay 6, 034 6, 620
7 . Slide Expense -0- 6, 987
(Bands, Misc. )
410 Total Pool and Slide Expenses 68 , 945 105 , 614
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Phone: (612) 4374525 — 7
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Miracle Recreation Equipment Company of Minnesota
BOB KLEIN & ASSOCIATES
WATERSLIDE FLUME - INSTALLATIONS
IN MINNESOTA
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1 . *Austin,MN, 109 ' ,Dennis Maschka,Dir.Parks & Rec:507:433-1881
2. Hecker,MN, 148 ' ,Bob Laduke,Mgr.Becker Comm.Center,612:261-5900
3 . Hloomington,MN. 405 ' (double flume-198 '&207' ,Jim Truax,Dir.
'Community Services, 612: 881-5811
4. Chaska,MN. 110 ' ,Chaska Community Center,Tom Redman,Dir. Park,
Recreation & Arts, 612:448-5633
5 . Crystal,MN, 405 ' (double flume-198 '&207 ' ) ,Jean Hackett, Dir.
Park & Recreation, 612 :531-0052 •
6 . Edina,MN. 217 ' , Ed MacHolda, Asst.Dir.Parks & Rec.612:927-8861
7. Marshall,MN, 189 ' (to be installed ' 95) ,Harry Weilage, Dir. •
Community Services Dept. ,507 :537-6767
8. *Montevideo,MN, 151 ' ,Doug Spray, Dir.Parks & Rec.612:269-5026
9 . Prior •Lake,MN, 122 ' , and deck mounted pool slide with 2 "L" tube
slides, Dakota Sports & Fitness,Chuck Pappas,Gen' l.Mgr.
612: 445-9400
10. Rochester, MN, 344 ' in two phases . One flume installed in ' 94,
approx. 170 ' , Rochester Athletic Club, Greg Lappin,Gen' l .
Mgr. or Steve Egner,Maint.Engr. ,507 :282-6000
11 . St. James, MN. 153 ' , (to lie installed ' 95)Mark Sievert,City
Mgr. 507: 375-3241'
12. Springfield, -MN, 153 ' , Marian Schwiegerl,C1k. ,507 :723-4416
13 . *Winona,MN, 209 ' , Bob Welch,Dir. Park & Rec. 507 :457-8258
No . 1-13 as of 1/95
No. 2,4 & 9 : Indoor installations
*Aqua Trail Series : 8 ' radius
Others :Rainbow Bend Series : 6 ' radius
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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 19, 1995
SUBJECT: PARK PATROL
Volunteers for the Park Patrol met Saturday, April 1. All seven
in attendance are interested in doing whatever they can to keep
the parks safe for park users. Two of the volunteers,Greg
Fausone and Robert Daniel, live around Silver View Park and have
a special interest in patrolling Silver View especially weekends
and evenings. Jim Perault, long time softball player and teacher
in the Mounds View School District, is interested in bicycling
around to the neighborhood parks in the evenings and weekdays.
Allan Janson, Dave Lang and Bill Bostrom are also interested in
visiting all the parks whenever assigned. Janet Bona is
available also during the daytime and evenings wherever the need
is.
All seven volunteers were extremely flexible. In addition, they
• all expect to be walking or bicycling. I have ordered Park
Patrol shirts for each volunteer. In addition, first aid packs,
park keys, city maps with park locations and emergency
communication numbers for telephoning reserves or police on duty
will be .distributed at the next meeting which is scheduled for
Saturday, May 6.
During the first meeting we reviewed the new comprehensive park
ordinances. We discussed common rule infractions and reasons for
rules and regulations. They were instructed in procedures and
responses. Further information will be given to them regarding
permits, picnic reservations and other instances that require
customer service responses.
All volunteers were very happy with the role of a customer
service agent for the department and feel comfortable in that
role. They also understand that they will be reporting
maintenance problems to the department and responding to
emergencies if any arise. Last but not least they will be
educating park users on appropriated behavior in the parks.
I am very happy with the response and the quality of the people
that have volunteered to be Park Patrols. They have very good
service attitudes and are genuinely interested in making the
parks a fun and safe place to be in the community. When asked
why they volunteered to be a Park Patrol, all resounded with the
• response that they appreciate Mounds View Parks and wish to give
a little to the City and the people, and they feel that this is a
way that they can offer their time for this purpose.
1995 PARR PATROL VOLUNTEERS •
1. Jim Perault
2740 Sherwood Road
Mounds View, MN 55112
(h) 786-5865 (w) 633-8144
2 . Allan Janson
2082 Cornell Dr.
Mounds View, MN 55112
(h) 786-9881 (w) 780-6806
3 . Dave Lang
1039 - 124th Circle
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(h) 767-0832
4 . Robert Daniel
2650 Scotland Court Apt. 302
Mounds View, MN 55112
(h) 780-2295 (w) 851-5--5
5 . Janet Bona
8235 Pleasant View Dr. •
Mounds View, MN 55112
(h) 783-9725
6 . William Bostrom
2199 Oakwood Dr.
Mounds View, MN 55112
(h) 783-9840
7 . Greg Fausone
2618 Lake Court Dr.
Mounds View, MN 55112
(h) 780-8648 (w) 480-1030
8 . Mr. & Mrs. Reilley
8004 Red Oak Dr.
Mounds View, MN 55112
(h) 785-9466
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"THIS IS IT"
PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY
WEEKS OF APRIL 10-14 & 17-21, 1995
PARKS :
* Steve and Mary attended Grounds Maintenance Seminar, Monday,
April 17 . This is a national institute on athletic field
maintenance. The institute was excellent, emphasizing the
need for safe and well maintained fields.
* Steve, Jeff and Mary also attended the annual Risk
Management Workshop sponsored by the League of Minnesota
Cities. This workshop is an annual reminder of the safety
inspection requirements, documentation, worker safety,
participant safety, volunteer requirements, etc.
* Hillview Park building was vandalized early this week with
graffiti on the north side of the building. Chief Ramacher
suspects a pair of juveniles that have done other graffiti i
damage throughout the City. The graffiti has been painted
over.
* The weather has dampened the ability to get parks ready for
use. The grass is not growing much yet and the fields are
still soggy. Dirt piles are still frozen. We are waiting
warm weather.
* I have met with Rocky Keene from SEH at Woodcrest Park to
discuss the options and opportunities for enhancing the
storm water management system through development of
Woodcrest Park. Rocky is very excited about the
possibilities of coordinating a joint effort of park
development and storm water management - especially when the
grant, if awarded, would provide 50% funding. More on this
at the April 24 City Council meeting. Info is in the
packet.
* Julie Trude and I met with Sabri Ayaz from BRW regarding an
agreement for design, engineering and inspection services
for the pedestrian bridge project. Julie will present this
item during the May Work Session.
RECREATION:
* Sharie attended the third and final Festival Management 110
Seminar, completed all the necessary requirements and has
now received her Festival Management Certificate. This is
quite a feat as it is a specific program for cities that
sponsor festivals and events. Sharie has learned many new
opportunities, revenue generating events, and has networked
with many other people which will benefit the Festival in
the Park event. Congratulations Festival Manager Sharie
Linke! !
* Last Saturday Mary attended a Youth Sport Director's
Workshop which is a national program for Sport Educators.
It is a program for volunteer coaches, administrators and
parents, offering an excellent program of youth sports and
instruction. Mary received many excellent materials and
information which will be used in the administration of the
Mounds View youth athletic programs.
* The Summer Recreation Brochure is being prepared this week
with the deadline being this Friday. Distribution will be
May providing a month of registration and commencement once
school is out for summer vacation.
* Sharie is also preparing the City Newsletter, also due
Friday.
FORESTRY:
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* Rick begins work with many school groups with Arbor Day
planting activities. This is a very busy month for Rick
with planting, youth groups, tree sales, etc.
CABLE TV:
* The Cable TV Committee met Thursday morning to plan the May
program of "A View From the Mound" .
* Jerry has returned equipment purchased through Cable TV
Commission grant monies - the system didn't work. Therefore
he will be researching other equipment and trying others out
in hopes that they will be compatible with our present
equipment.
GOLF COURSE:
* Kristine Zurbey started work at the golf clubhouse this
week. She is busy unpacking equipment and supplies and
displaying. In addition she is receiving telephone calls
and providing information on leagues and lessons. She is
learning the reservation system and other necessary info for
operations. The Practice Range opens Monday, April 24 and
Kristine will be ready! ! !
• * Brus continues to work on many different loose ends in hopes
of getting everything ready for the registration day for
leagues and lesson which will be held this Saturday, April
22 .
* Mike was hired as Golf Course Superintendent and Brus and III
Mike and Kurt have had time to exchange various information.
The change-over will be fast and every chance for
information exchange will be a benefit.
* Advertising of The Bridges has been provided for the Star
and Tribune, Pioneer Press, New Brighton Bulletin, City
Newsletter and other publications. The information will be
seen quite regularly now. Look for the ads! !
* The big 35W sign has been delivered and now must be
installed. The Practice Range Open sign has been displayed
on the Cty Rd J sign. The two signs on Hwy 118 are ready to
be installed. A billboard on 35W has been offered for a few
months use. The monument sign should be installed soon.
* The parking lot has been striped.
* A computer/cash register system has been reviewed this week
with the finance department staff. All are comfortable with
the system. The system will be ordered, codes identified,
reports itemized with readiness by Grand Opening.
* So many things are happening at the golf course that This Is
It cannot list them all - the Golf Course Update will be
presented at the May Work Session.
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Hr. Bob Brown
Miracle Recreation Equipment Company
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Dear Bob, •
I wanted to thank you and Miracle for all the assistance, cooperation, patience
and guidance that was provided over the last tan months. We are very pleased with
r.he waterslide we installed, it has helped in changing our pool from a traditional
Fublic pool to that of a leisure pool. When combined with the playground area,
miniature golf course, added decking and landscaping we have increased the average
length of time people spend at the pool from 2 hours to almost 3 hours. I included a
copy of our attendance figures and pool usage for the past three summers so you can
L,ee the impact this project has had on our community.
Over the summer we only had four injuries during public usage. These included.
I.wu kids who slipped. on the stairs or platform while running on the respective areas
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using small cuts and minor scrapes. One child put a hole in his lip when he was
tting down in the entry section and hit his chin cn his own knee. The fourth
rr .ury was a cracked clavical suffered by one of the members of our Senior Citizen
Ana Trim clams, who insisted that we allow them to go down the slide after one of
( heir classes. Over the summer we had 242,973 people go down the waterslide, which
. onverts to just one minor acci ent Tor every 60743 rides.
The slide provided a fast enough ride to keep the teenage users coming back but
;et it was not fast enough to scare the younger kids or adults. Yes, I am admitting
;ou were right and we were wrong when we asked for a 15 horse pump to guarantee
< nc:ugh water flow to provide both excitement and safety. We never did open the
t,ut.terfly valve more than 1/3 of the way, thus restricting the amount of water the
ptu:Fp was capable of providing by 1/3. If we had put in a smaller pump our initial
.o:.t and our electrical costs would have been reduced without loosing any of the
xc itement.
Thanks again for all your cooperation. When we finally have a chance to compile
;cad chemical, electrical, and staff costs that we incurred this past summer, as
oapared to previous summers, I will pass those figures on to you. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Bruce Verink
Recreation Superintendent
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MEM8ER OF NAT ' DIAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSN. IOWA PARK AND RECREATION ASSN.
OPEN REC SWIM ANNUAL FIGURES •
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AT RAY EDWARDS POOL AND ACTIVITY PARK
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
1985• 1986 1987
Hours Open 503 1/2 500 1/4 570
Average Air Temperature 77 3/4 78 1/4 80 3/4
I Admission •
Paid Child 11, 767 12 , 077 22, 290
Paid Adult 4 ,112 5 , 483 8, 075
Season Ticket (Child) 14 , 698 15 , 523 34 , 913
Season Ticket (Adult) 4 ,728 4 , 841 10,234
Total Admission 35, 305 37 , 924 75, 512
\,4 Income
Concession $11, 030 . 54 $11,748. 49 $22, 004. 19
Gate 13 , 463 , 80 14 , 779.70 36 ,500. 98
Golf 4, 577 . 75 •
Total $24 , 494 . 34 $26 , 528. 19 $63 , 082. 92 _
Number of Season Tickets
Sold by end of the month
Individual 152 129 179
Family 498 471 823
NWaterslide usage 242, 973 _
Golf 18 , 311
Miracle Recreation of Minnesota,Inc.
Bob Klein and Associates .
1303 Lincoln Lane _ iy
MIRACLE Hastings,MN 55033
Bob Klein
Consultant&Designer
Special Projects
Main Office 612-437-4525 Fax 612-437-2616
MN Toll Free 800-677-5153
Park and Playground Equipment
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Funding for project
General Obligation Bonds $ 56,000.00
Land Water Conservation Grant $ 50,000.00
Regular Operating Budget $ 5,557.20
TOTAL $ 111,557.20
• Project Cost Break Down
General Contract $ 52,266.00
Included were chain-link fence, wood post
rope fence with litter screen, utility trans-
former screen, concession addition, Sand
playground with curb, electrical, plumbing,
concrete work, sodding-finish grading, and
footing foundation for water slide.
Waterslide $ 33,078.00
Planting-nursery $ 4,446.40
Miniature Golf $ 6,212.60
Playground Equipment $ 6,945.78
Signs $ 1,052.21
Miscellaneous $ 7,556.21
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TOTAL $ 111,557.20
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RAY EDWARD; POOL and ACTIVITY PARK
Cedar Falls, Iowa
The following is information about the Ray Edwards Pool both before and after the
1987 construction project that transformed it from the traditional municipal pool
into a leisure pool concept.
Traditional Pool Leisure Pool
Pool itself
Surface Area 13,780 sq. ft. 13,780 sq. t.
No. of gallons 745,000 gal. 745,500 gal
..-,' Filtering system gravity charcoal
Built In 1960 1987
Diving Boards two-one meter boards
Area inside fence & bathhouse (pool excluded) 12,504.5 sq. ft. 56,425 sq. ft.
Concession Stand Size 96 sq. ft. 192 sq. ft.
Concession Area Size (public use) 1,100 sq. ft. 1,450 sq. ft.
Miniature Golf Area 5,475 sq. ft.
Bike Pad Size (asphalt) 3,150 sq. ft. 2,025 sq. ft.
Deck Area 12,505 sq. ft. 14,005 sq. ft.
Deck area taken up by waterslide 1,400 sq. ft.
Waterslide length 112.'
Depth under waterslide 3' 10"
Playground Area (masons sand) 1,800 sq. ft.
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"MAKING YOU SPECIAL"
bBerkley Risk Services, Inc.
April 13, 1995
Mr. Donald Brager (FAX #: 784-3462)
Finance Director
City of Mounds View
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112-1499
Dear Mr. Brager:
This letter will confirm our recent conversation concerning the Cub Scouts collecting aluminum
cans on city park property. This service is provided to you through the City's participation in the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) property and casualty program.
We do have some real concerns for the health and safety of the youngsters in addition to the
liability exposure for the City of Mounds View. There are some real concerns exposing minors
to some of the hidden dangers which could be encountered from separating the aluminum from
other assorted trash. These hidden dangers could include sharp objects such as needles, insects,
bodily fluids, and other assorted articles.
• With the aforementioned in mind, it is highly advisable the city keep the following controls in
place.
1-4/95 All youngsters should be highly supervised by adults whenever they engage in collection
and/or separation activities. The adults should have basic training in hazard recognition
and procedures should be developed to ensure the safety of the youngsters.
2-4/95 Waivers of liability should be signed by the parent or guardian of each minor participant.
The waiver should be structured in such a way to provide appropriate warning with a
hold-harmless statement. An appropriate attorney should be involved in the drafting of
such waivers.
3-4/95 A written contract should be developed between the scout pack and the City of Mounds
View. Appropriate Cub Scout representatives should be signing this contract and the
parent of each participant should also sign the contract. The contract in part should have
a proper hold-harmless/ indemnification paragraph in favor of the city. Additionally,
the contract should reference policies and procedures, as well as appropriate safety
equipment. An appropriate attorney or the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust
staff attorney should be involved with the drafting of such a contract.
• 4-4/95 Typically, it is also advisable for the city to obtain a certificate of insurance and an
endorsement naming the City of Mounds View as an additional insured. This certificate
can help protect the city in a number of instances. However, in this instance it may not
be the most practical approach.
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April 13, 1995
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5-4/95 Every youngster should be provided with personal protective equipment which may
include, but not be limited to, long pants, long-sleeved shirts, gloves and one of the
various types of can pickers which can help to reduce the exposure to hazards.
If the city is not in a position to comply with all of the aforementioned points, then the city should
highly consider not getting involved with these activities with the scout pack.
To assist the city, I am attaching materials from the Adopt-A-Park Program from the 1992
LMCIT loss control workshop.
The long-term benefits and successes that can be enjoyed by a cooperative, self-insurance
organization depend upon serious and careful consideration of loss control recommendations. In
that context we ask that you keep us informed of the steps you take to address these loss control
recommendations. Therefore, please respond within 60 days of your receipt of this letter
regarding the status of how you intend to respond to these loss control recommendations.
Thank you for your continued efforts in the interest of loss control. We look forward to working
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with you.
Sincerely,
71-C11-41—
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Douglas D. Holm, CSP, MS, CTM
Senior Loss Control Consultant
Berkley Risk Services, Inc.
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c: Ms. Samantha Orduno, Administrator
Ms. Mary Saarion, Park and Recreation Director
City of Mounds View
Maguire Agency
Box 64316
St. Paul, MN 55164
Recommendations and comments are provided for loss control and risk exposure improvement purposes only in
conjunction with the insurance program referenced above. They are not made for the purpose of complying with the
• requirements of any law, rule or regulation. We do not infer or imply in the making of these recommendations and
comments that all sites were reviewed or that all possible hazards were noted. The final responsibility for conducting loss
control and risk management programs must rest with the insured.
MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 20, 1995
SUBJECT: ON-STREET TRAILWAY LANES
Currently no parking signs are on the south side of Hillview
Road. The signs were placed there at the request of homeowners
who did not like cars parking on their grass. The bike lane
symbol could be marked on this no parking area of the road,
except that it is on the opposite side of the both Greenfield and
Hillview Parks and Northside Christian School. I do not know
what the thoughts are of the homeowners to date. The times that
I have driven down Hillview Drive, no cars have been parked along
the road on either side. However, during summer youth
softball/baseball, soccer, ice skating, etc. cars park on the
north side (park side) of Hillview Dr. We would have a problem
if both sides were marked no parking because Hillview Park does
not have a parking lot and relies on on-street parking.
Let's plan on further discuss regarding on-street bikelanes at
the meeting on April 27. If you have a chance, drive down
• Hillview Dr. so that you have it clearly in your mind.
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Memorandum
To: City Council
Fm: Julie Trude & Mary Saarion/Interview Panel Ped. Bridge
Date: April 12, 1995
Re: Citizen Task Force
Once the city enters into a contract with an engineering/design tirm, we
would like to have a task force created to determine our needs and desires and
select a design for the pedestrian bridge. The engineering proposal allows for three
task force meetings and one city council presentation. We propose the following
persons be appointed to the Pedestrian Bridge Task Force:
Rep. of Paster Enterprises - John H. Streeter, Construction Mgr.
Parks & Rec. Comm. & Hwy. 10 Task Force -Pamela Starr
Senior Citizen who lives nearby& is a walker -
Young Person who bikes, roller blades, playgrd. ldr. - Angie Winkel
Trailway Advocacy Group Co-Chair & biker - Tom Field
Planning Comm. & MNDOT employee -Marshal Johnston
Staff Representative, Parks & Rec. Dir. -Mary Saarion
Council Liaison - Julie Trude
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Memorandum
To: City Council
Fm: Interview Panel/ Mary Saarion & Julie Trude
Re: Ped. Bridge Surface Water Issues
Date: April 12, 1995
During our interviews of engineering firms we repeatedly addressed the issue
of the fenced ditch ("retention pond") in front of Bridgeman's. Several firms
suggested we incorporate removal or enhancement of that eyesore with this project.
Mike Ulrich thinks that the enhanced storm water system on Long Lake Road may
allow for complete drainage.
I've learned that John Streeter of Paster Enterprises actually began the
process of working with the county to drain off the retention pond when Long Lake
Road was reconstructed. Then he learned about Rice Creek Watershed and their
pile of paperwork was a daunting task that was set aside. Mr. Streeter said Paster
Enterprises would be very grateful if we could follow-through on this before the
ped. bridge is built so the entire area is enhanced. Perhaps Paster Enterprises •
would be so grateful that some or all of the costs could be assessed if we are able to
walk them through all that paperwork with Rice Creek Watershed.
The possibility of including this additional project as an add-on was dicussed
with BRW. Their firm has the capability and could give us a separate proposal for
this project to be done in tandem with the ped. bridge construction. Of course,
SEH could also be asked to provide a proposal on this project. Any documentation
SEH has on the drainage in this area could be utilized by any engineer to resolve
the problem. Samantha has assured us that such documentation is owned by our
city and is not the sole property of SEH.
Three Q's for the counsel: 1. Should staff begin discussions.with Rice
Creek about eliminating this retention pond? 2. Should staff meet with Paster
Enterprises to discuss this project? i.e. will they pick up the costs, it's their parking
lot creating the problem. 3. Should proposals be sought from BRW & SEH on
eliminating this retention pond as part of the ped. bridge project?
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MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 19, 1995
SUBJECT: PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE UPDATE
An panel of staff members and Councilmember Julie Trude
interviewed six firms that submitted proposals for design,
engineering and inspection services for the pedestrian bridge.
Two firms were eliminated from the original six. The remaining
four firms were further researched for their cost containment,
ability to get the job done on time, accuracy, rapport with MNDOT
and other attributes. Because all four had excellent references,
the final determination was cost. BRW had the lowest bid. BRW
was called to negotiate terms and to gain full understanding of
the requirements of the project.
Councilmember Trude will request the City Council to approve BRW
as the Design, Engineering and Inspection service for the
pedestrian bridge. Attached are the memos that will be presented
to the City Council .
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Memorandum
To: City Council
Fm: Julie Trude
Date: April 12, 1995
Re: Interview Panel Decision on Ped. Bridge Engineering
The interview panel (Mary Saarion, Jim Hess, Joyce Pruitt, Mike Ulrich and
myself) has completed interviewing the 6 engineering/design firms who submitted
ro osals. We eliminated two
firms after 'interviews
Prviews Pand then conducted reference
checks on the remaining four firms. The panel then consulted with our MN/DOT
representative regarding the remaining candidates.
We recommend the City Council authorize staff to enter into a contract with
BRW, Inc. BRW will provide us with high quality architectural, design and project
management services at a cost significantly below all other qualified candidates.
Reference checks were done on many of their projects and they have a fine
reputation. Some of their recent work includes the access ramps at the Mall of
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America, Victoria St. bridge over 694 and Centennial Lakes bridge in Edina.
Mary and I met with Sabri Ayaz, bridge engineer and a principal with BRW,
on April 10 to fine tune their cost proposal. Mr. Ayaz explained that because his
firm would really like to have a project like this in their portfolio their proposal does
not recover all of their actual costs. In discussing potential add-ons, Mr. Ayaz
stated that mileage, photocopies, a public rendering of the final design, architectural
services in working with our public task force, landscape plans, preparation of the
federal'paperwork, etc. are included in their-proposal. This was not the case with
some of the other firms. With the addition of preparation of the project
memoranda to the RFP, their proposal for design & construction inspection is
$62,780. (The second ranked firm was OSIMM at $63,093. SEH's proposal was
S83,000 and did not include soil borings or a drawing for public display, etc.)
Mr. Ayaz is a former Mounds View resident and would like to personally
stay involved in all public aspects of this project which occur during evening hours,
(he would be here on his own time).
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