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10-27-83 Agenda & Packet
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 111/1 Thursday , October 27 , 1983 AGENDA 6 : 30 p.m. Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers I . CALL TO ORDER II . APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 2 , 1983 PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES III . CHAIRMAN ' S REPORT • IV. COUNCILMEMBER' S REPORT V. LEAF COMPOSTING UPDATE VI . REVIEW OF GUIDELINES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PLANNING FUND VII . "ADOPT A PARK" PROGRAM VIII . REVIEW WELLNESS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IX. WINTER PROGRAM OFFERINGS X. LAND DEDICTION • XI . STAFF REPORT XII . ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY 1111 STATE OF MINNESOTA September 22, 1983 Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers 6 : 30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6 : 40 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister . ROLL CALL Commissioners present : Commissioner Silvis , Com- missioner Weflin , Chairperson Burmeister , Commis- sioner Bowman , Commissioner Long , Commissioner • Wermager and Commissioner Letendre . Councilmembers present : Councilmember Bill Doty. Staff present: Director Anderson and Program Supervisor Saarion . Visitors present: Brian Golob, Ramsey County Public Health Department. APPROVAL OF A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis , seconded MINUTES by Commissioner Bowman to approve the September 1 , 1983 Commission meeting minutes as mailed. The mo- tion passed unanimously. 7 ayes , 0 nayes 1984 BUDGET Director Anderson distributed copies of the 1984 UPDATE budget printouts and reviewed the written staff re- port. It was indicated that the budget had not been formally adopted at this time but it appeared that there would be at least three major park pro- jects to be budgeted for in 1984 . The two projects that appear to be receiving positive support from the City Council included the purchase of a tractor-mower and establishment of a park planning fund . Commission members reviewed the budget process and requested that a brief update be provided once the budget is formally approved by the City Council. LEAF COMPOSTING Staff provided a brief background on the leaf com- UPDATE posting program proposed at Ardan Park and intro- duced Brian Golob from Ramsey County Public Health Department who presented a slide presentation on the proposed leaf composting program in Ramsey County . Mr. Golob outlined the entire county pro- cess and responded to questions and concerns by the • Commission members. One item discussed by the com- mission was the potential of fencing the area. Staff indicated that a proposal would be brought to the City Council to establish some type of perman- ence for the Ardan Park site at the Monday, October 10 City Council meeting . -2- N ESTABLISHMENT Staff reviewed a memo which outlined nine potential OF GUIDELINES questions or concerns that could be considered by R NEIGHBORHOOD the Commissioners in the establishment of the park 4110;OA RK PLANNING planning fund.Staff further indicated that an FUND initial $2 , 000 seed grant fund had been received from Honeywell to help inaugurate the establishment of a neighborhood park planning fund . In addition , staff indicated that other industries and agencies would be contacted and pursued to expand industrial and commercial involvement in the establishment and development of our local park system. The Park Commission responded to the nine initial questions and began establishing a preliminary phi- losophy for the distribution and dissemination of park planning monies. The general concensus of the Park Commission was to use the fund as a partial funding source for local neighborhood park development; to encourage involvement of both monetary and inkind services at the local neighborhood or grass root level . To that end , the Park Commission indicated that priorities should be established on both a short and long range basis with applications being accepted at anytime throughout the year . It was further stated that all projects would need to comply with the City master parks and open space plan with recommendations being formally approved by the City 1111 Council based on recommendations from the Park and Recreation Commission . Following a lengthy discussion , staff indicated that some type of preliminary park planning fund guidelines would be established by staff and presented for the Park Commission ' s review at the October meeting. RECOGNITION Staff indicated that Playground , Inc . had dissolved PLAQUE FOR and that Lakeside Park had been formally turned LAKESIDE PARK over to the Cities of Spring Lake Park and Mounds COMMISSION View for the development of a community park. As part of this dissolving of Playground , Inc . , it was indicated by Councilmember Doty that some type of plaque commemorating the founders of the park be established at Lakeside Park . Staff reviewed a number of possibilities ranging from a brass plaque to the creation of a kiosk bench structure . A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by Commissioner Burmeister to have staff pursue the cost and design of a kiosk commemoration bench area for Playground , Inc . Motion passed unanimously, 6 ayes , 0 nayes . 4110 -3- rAFF REPORTIlk Staff provided a brief background on related projects within the City that did not need formal Commission action such as the Groveland Park Foundation meeting on September 28 and the City Newsletter Update . In addition , staff reviewed the purchase of playground equipment for Lambert Park. A motion was made by Commissioner Weflin , seconded by Commissioner Silvis to purchase the Landscape Structures playground equipment, 29CR as presented by staff . The motion passed unanimously 6 ayes , 0 nayes . ADJOURNMENT A .motion was made by Commissioner Weflin , seconded by Commissioner Silvis to adjourn the meeting at 9 : 00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously 6 ayes, 0 nayes. Respectfully submitj-d , Bruce K. Anderson r rector Parks, Recreatio' and Forestry Dept. �KA/sll 41/0 MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks & Recreation Commission FROM: Staff • DATE: October 25 , 1983 RE: Leaf Composting Update The City' s leaf composting program got off to a positive start on Saturday , October 22 with approximately 40 people participating over the weekend in the composting program. The City Council recently approved the installation of a fence to enclose the area at Ardan Park which has been installed and it appears to be working quite successfully. Mr. Odas Newton , a retired Mounds View resident , who has been hired to oversee the program on an hourly basis , has an extensive background in horticulture and a college degree in forestry. Judging from Odas' initial comments and my personal observations , the residents appear to be extremely pleased with the City-wide composting program. The only major problem that has developed to date is attempting to educate people as to the location of Ardan Park which may take a season ' s knowledge of flyers and mediaakick presentations before Ardan Park Asayou are aware , we are planning off for the leaf composting program on Saturday , October 29 commencing at 2: 30 p.m. The program will be very brief in nature and will consist of brief presentations by Ramsey County Board Commission member Bob Orth and a City Council representative . In addition , staff • has secured a number of raffle prizes that will be distributed along with free apples and orange drink for all . Staff would strongly encourage the involvement of the Park Commission in this activity through the distribution of orange helium balloons and other information that will be available on Saturday. Staff would like to once again encourage some type of discussion on expanding the leaf composting program at Ardan Park to involve recycling such as glass, newspapers and aluminum. I feel that with the enclosed fenced in area, there is no reason why we couldn ' t offer recycling drop off at the same time people are disposing of their leaves. Should you have any questions regarding the leaf composting program or the enclosed flyer , feel free to contact staff directly at ext. #41 . BKA/sll 4111 . ' -7. ND Us . /.vi.... ' Y . 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The site is open from OCTOBER 22 RAMSEY COUNTY to NOVEMBER 13 on: • t t,N, 40 Saturdays 10 :00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p .m. .01,ffir Sundays 12 :00 p .m . - 4 : 30 p.m. Wednesdays 2 :00 p .m . - 4 : 30 p .m. iiii,`*. L OMPOSTING FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL MOUNDS VIEW PARKS & IcEC. Di!or.i.. Ad 184 .- .' ti+",, '1:421,!t: x '''4te :A.:r,.., 1 .. )4'Al 1; ' -. , • , 1 d III S- A. C i tti Of VIIIMOLflXJQ i Q Al \YN..) RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN.55112 784-3055 Dear Mounds View Residents: LEND US YOUR LEAVES! This fall the City of Mounds View in cooperation with Ramsey County will be opening a new leaf composting site . Residents will be able to bring leaves to the site, and there will be no charge for disposal . The City Council is extremely enthusiastic about this project because it will be a big step forward towards solving the major problem of waste disposal . Waste disposal is a major problem to Ramsey County as we have no landfills, and the space available to us in other counties is quickly filling up. As you are probably aware, landfills are expensive to maintain and operate , and are often quite controversial. For these reasons, the City is making several efforts to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill areas. Our new leaf composting project is one such effort. Some 1111 officials estimate that up to 20% of household waste is made up of leaves and grass clippings. By composting these materials, we are keeping them out of landfills and are producing a compost, which can be used on lawns and in gardens. Composting is also beneficial because it doesn' t require capital expenditures, requires little maintenance and produces no pollutants. The leaf composting project will be located at Ardan Park located at the intersection of Ardan Avenue and Long Lake Road. The basic process is that after leaves have been brought to the site, they will be pushed into long windrows, or piles. The windrows will be moistened, and then turned four times over the next year. Little more needs to be done because natural processes will then break the leaves down into compost. This process will take approximately 18 months, so in the Spring of 1985, you will be able to pick up compost for your lawn and garden . As stated , there will be no charge , but you will be asked to take the leaves out of your bags or cans and take your containers back home with you. More specific details about the project may be found on the back side of the letter or by contacting the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 784-3055 , ext. #41 . S ' cerely, , A ,,,,/ III ,,,,,,,,, , , DiTane W. McCarty, Mayo DWM/s l l Bruce: Here is a list of recycling times and places for Mounds View: t% 111/1 RECYCLING UNLIMITED Mounos View City Hall--Parking Lot /: CM/ Second Saturday fo the Month 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MSD RECYCLE Steel cans, Aluminum cans, and Plastic soft drink containecs Country Club Market 2537 U.S, Highway 10 Mounds View Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 7-11 STORE /MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION Newspaper Only 7-11 Store 7295 Silver Lake Road Mounds View Abiding Saviour Lutheran Church Newspapers, telephone books 8211. Red Oak Drive Mounds View Drop off anytime 111/1 • 111/1 • MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission j . FROM: Staff 1111 DATE: October 25, 1983 RE: Preliminary guidelines for the establishment of a Park Planning Fund The following policies are preliminary in nature and issues that staff has attempted to pull together from the general discussion held by the Park Commission at their regularly scheduled September 22 , 1983 meeting . PURPOSE The purpose of the Park Development and Planning Fund is to encourage , promote and assist local residents, neighborhood organizations and civic groups in the establishment and development of local park projects from both a financial and labor perspective . OBJECTIVES 1 . One of the objectives in the establishment of the Park Development Fund is to create other neighborhood park planning councils similar to that of the Groveland Park Foundation . • 2 . That "seed money" will be set aside to encourage other neighborhood park planning councils to be established which should not exceed 10% of the total fund account at any one time . 3 . Both short and long term projects will be considered by the Park Commission with the priority to be for short and medium range projects. Furthermore , no more than 25% of the total fund balance will be allocated to long range park projects. It should be further noted that long range park projects are those projects that exceed $5 ,000 in expenditures including both labor and materials . GUIDELINES 1 . The grant monies will be reviewed on an individual project basis and applications can be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Commission through City staff throughout the year and will be reviewed at the following regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. 2 . The Park Planning Fund has been established with the understanding that it will service all neighborhood parks within the system excluding Silver View Community Park and the two school locations ; Edgewood and Pinewood Elementary 1111 School . 3 . All applications must be submitted on the approved project application form which will then be reviewed by the Park Commission and in turn forwarded to the City Council for final and formal approval . -2- 1 4111 4 . All park improvements must comply with the City' s park and open space plan . 5. The City will supply the materials to a local neighborhood group or agency willing to provide the required labor . 6 . Fund monies will only be used for capital expenditures and will not be utilized to fund labor or staffing positions such as a building supervisor or activity coordinator . 7 . Promotion of the Park Planning and Development Fund will be through the City Newsletter and all other media means available to City staff . 8 . It will be the goal of the Park Development Fund to become self-sustaining if at all possible to expend only the interest, leaving the capital amounts invested in some type of security bond with an initial goal of $50 , 000. 9 . Currently, there will be no limit as to the amounts of money allocated per grant or per park as each item will be reviewed from an individual perspective . It should be further noted that this is just a preliminary guidelines and needs further refinement and review by the Park and Recreation Commission . • h S ould you have any questions, feel free to contact staff directly at ext. #41 . 1111 MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission • FROM: Staff DATE: October 25 , 1983 RE: "Adopt a Park" Program Attached is some information from the City of Lakeville regarding their "Adopt a Park" program that they have established for the maintenance of small neighborhood parks. I have forwarded copies of the enclosed information to City Attorney Meyers to get his legal position on this program and he has indicated that the City would have to require the following items before we could expand into an "Adopt a Park" program: 1 . Establish a cost value on a per hour basis that the inkind or labor would be worth to the City given the existing fair market value . 2. Purchase workmen ' s compensation insurance for each of the employees working for the City. 3. Insure that the individuals employed would be covered through the City' s liability insurance . Staff would like to have some direction from the Park Commission • as to whether or not they deem this is a program worthy of exploring from the standpoint of providing some type of tax incentive for volunteer labor . Attorney Meyers further indicated that should the City get into this type of program, there still would be not guarantee from the City' s perspective that this item would be a legal deduction from your state or federal income tax. Potential usages from this area would be winter rink flooding , summer maintenance of small park areas such as Random Park , Oakwood Park and possibly section of Greenfield Park. At this time , staff is looking for preliminary direction and should the Park Commission decide to pursue this type of program at greater length, we would do a greater , indepth report to bring back to the Park Commission for further study. Should you have any questions , feel free to contact staff directly at ext. #41 . BKA/sll Attachment • IFF r, 1110 "ADOPT A PARK PROGRAM" The Lakeville Park Department is now accepting applications from citizens for assignments in the "Adopt A Park" program. The program is being developed to assist the Park Maintenance Department through its current financial setback. The majority of funds cut from the total park and recreation budget came from the maintenance department, espec- ially in the area of part-time summer help, where the entire budget was cut. The maintenance department is responsible for 32 separate sites. These sites range from Aronson Park, consisting of fifty acres of grass, to very small parks of less than one-fourth acre. It's these smaller parks that we are offering to the citizens for adoption of maintenance chores. A private citizen or an entire neigh- borhood is eligible for this program. The benefits are numerous. First of all, the parks in question will receive continuous mainten- ance, thus keeping the neighborhood aesthetically pleasing; it keeps the park functional for use; the neighborhood develops a sense of pride in caring for the park, thus reducing and sometimes eliminating potential vandalism; it is a way of bringing neighbors together, developing friend- ", ships and better communications with neighborhoods; and lastly, it offers a legitimate state tax deduction for volunteer time and use of equipment. If a single person chooses to adopt a park, then the tax benefits would be greater. If a neighborhood consisting of three or four individuals share the responsibility, then the benefits are distributed accordingly. We have developed a scale of what we envision certain types of mainten- ance projects are valued. The City would then, after the summer season is completed, issue a letter to our volunteers certifying the amount of work and its deductable value. The basic requirements would include signing a contractual agreement that would specify the park and its location, the types of maintenance tasks and how often these tasks would be performed. Maintenance chores would range from collecting litter, mowing grass, trimming grass around existing facilities and other minor tasks as they may arise. The person or persons would also be a lookout for possible defective playground equipment or other dangerous situations that may occur. Major repairs to equipment and other facilities would be the responsibility of our miantenance department. The contract would remain in force as long as the individual felt comfortable in fulfilling the responsibilities as stated in the contract. If an individual decided to cancel his or her contract, they would only have to give us a short notice in order to find another volunteer or reschedule the park under our normal maintenance schedule. 1110 • 11111 Participation in the "Adopt a Park" program will enable our full time personel to concentrate on our larger community size parks and to accomplish important development and repair projects. I encourage all community oriented citizens to take advantage of this program and • to assist the Lakeville park system in continuing their prestigious reputation as one of the more beautiful, well maintained systems in the Twin City area. It's your community, they are your parks -- let' s all take a genuine interest and assist your park department in the time of need. For additional information, you may call City Hall at 469-4431 and ask to speak with Steve Michaud, Director of Parks and Recreation. • S • e Peterson gets tcredits1, 1.. . for hispark By SU JOHNSON Staff Writer �� +t" t ' + ; '1, ` Otic �r��'�nt f + �••i t u LAKEVILLE - A shortage of " ii _._.,�y ` at r funds can actually assist the ;" ;� '• '��R r pocketbooks both city and ',`ts E w, 1. * citizen according to Ernie Peter- ��' 'i``++ ° - ..1 6 : Y� ,\i>`. '; !� son, a resident who recently '+ .r i*�,". ..f;�i� �s " h received a tax deduction in ex- +r ;% . ;r 'i .1 e''• change for labor. ' ,, f of •`�1i e` .� Peterson took advantage of the• 3�•j`'�f11 *° e ^� "Adopt A Park"program recent- 3.1 , ly initiated in Lakeville throughI. ' Steve Michaud, director of the ' 'j lt! - ' . park and recreation department. ��` j The program is not new to Min- nesota but has been developed in `'J,' • other areas fighting the same �— ' _ sy problems resulting ��'# E�� from Finan r = AKf i 4 firs'AY ;t_t *r4,� cial cutbacks. r . r � ':,...4:' "� ,• • j According to Michaud, the ma- �r'� jority of funds that park depart- THIRTY HOURS of tax credit were certified to Ernie menu s lost in recent cutback Tents from maintenance aPeterson(right) by Steve Michaud, director of the park menu, especially in the area of and recreation department in Lakeville. Peterson par part-time summer help. The ticipated In the "Adopt A Park" program and received Lakeville maintenance depart- tax credits In exchange for his maintenance of Lone, ment is responsible for 32 parks. Oak and Kenreel Parks. • Some are large containing so acres while others may have only notice that their constant care signing a contractual agreement a quarter of an acre. has eliminated vandalism.Work- specifying rk and location, in together � The smaller parks pose the g g gives neighbors an types of maintenance and how largest problem in upkeep for the opportunity to develop friend- often needed. Maintenance may P Pships and better communications include collecting litter, mowing maintenance dept. Continuous in the neighborhoods. It also of- grass, trimming, etc. Persons .maintenance is expensive fers a legitimate state tax deduc- should also ')e on the lookout for because requires the transfer tion for volunteer time and use of damaged park equipment or any o jobequipment and staff for small equipment. other dangerous situations and s.Private citizens or an entire Tax benefits are.greater if a. report them to the maintenance neighborhood can. meet these single person adopts a needs at a savings for the cityand P park. If department• • g three or four neighbors share the A person may cancel the con- n benefit for themselves. . responsibility, •the benefits are tract after giving a short notice • •Not only do neighbors enjoy the distributed accordingly. period allowing the department •• lark aesthetically but often Basic requirements include to locate another volunteer. i 0 { "ADOPT-A-PARK" CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT AGREEMENT MADE THIS 11th day of April , 1983, with 111/1 Ernie Peterson , hereinafter known as the "Volunteer" and the City of Lakeville, for the purpose of volunteer contractual park maintenance chores herein described as follows: 1. Grass areas to be mowed weekly or bi-weekly, depending upon the weather and rate of grass growth. 2. Grass areas around permanent facilities are to be trimmed to coin- cide with grass cutting. 3. Area is to be kept clean of trash as necessary. 4. Periodical visual inspection of playground equipment and other permanent facilities for potential safety hazards. Broken swings, washouts, broken picnic tables, etc. are examples that should be immediately reported to our office. 5. Work schedule record. 6. A rate of $8.00 per hour will be used for tax credit purposes. 111/1 The $8.00 per hour will include cost of equipment, gas, = +% IT IS FURTHER AGREED that the City of Lakeville will provide said volunteer a letter certifying the amount of work and its deductible value. Said letter will be issued when volunteer completes his or her summer responsibilities or chooses to cancel said contract. IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD that injuries incurred during the performance of volunteer services will not be the responsibility of the City of Lakeville. Repairs to equipment that may break down during contractual services are deductible on state returns. I, Ernie Peterson , agree to the above terms as outlined for the park described below. PARK(S) 1)LONE OAK PARK 2)KENREEL AVE. PARK. 3)WAYSIDE PARK 111/1 LOCATION(S) Lower 167th St. Kenreel Avenue 166th Street August 31, 1983 CONTRACT DATES: FROM May 1, 1983 TO Au g SIGNED: f/ 11J ) Z / L. VOLUNTEER ITY 41 Awl% CLE CIT 0 pffr // offO -/‘6 S-74-4/1. I AA AL • ` K-�-, P DIRECTOR Add ess MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission • FROM: Staff DATE: October 25, 1983 RE: Wellness Program Development Attached is a variety of material that staff has compiled regarding the establishment of a wellness program within the City. We have been working with the City of New Brighton during the past three months in developing some type of a joint wellness program between the two municipalities. To that end , we have been in contact with a Ms. Lee Ann Linder to develop an initial program concept as outlined in Phase I of her contract agreement which will give us a better perspective of how wellness can become an integral part in the City of Mounds View' s program. Staff ' s initial review of wellness programs is that our department has been in the wellness business for the past decade but we have not termed many of our programs as "Wellness" per se . There does appear to be a strong need to develop a better orientation from a health education perspective on recreation and fitness programs today and staff feels wellness and the further development of a wellness program will provide that focus for the City' s programs. What staff is hoping to develop from a Phase I program development is an assessment of what types of programs • can be offered and how the City can become further involved in the area of health and fitness. As there is a great deal of background in the development of wellness programs and how wellness would relate with the Mounds View programs, staff will be presenting a verbal report at Thursdays meeting as well as requesting Ms. Linder to attend to give a brief review of wellness and her background in the new healthly lifestyles program. Should you have any questions , feel free to contact staff directly at ext. #41 . BKA/sll • PHASE I - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 18 , 1983 1111 I . Survey and Assessment of Needs A. Survey the needs of the communities through mailings , participant (past and present) interviews , random phone interviews and public "person-on-the-street" interviews . B. Assess survey results and provide written documentation of results and recommendations. II . Survey and Assessment of Facilities A. Survey available facilities and their costs within the communities to include but not be limited to churches , private schools , public buildings, private business, etc . B. Assess survey results and provide written documentation of results and recommendations. III . Evaluate current wellness programs available to residents to define areas which are either sufficient or deficient . IV. Establish goals and objectives for a Healthy Lifestyle • Program for the Cities of Mounds View and New Brighton based on the information gathered in I through III . V. Develop a comprehensive health, fitness, and lifestyle program( s) for the communities ' residents to meet the established goals and objectives , within a budget of VI . Apply for reimbursement grants through Group Health, Inc . other agencies. VII . Develop a comprehensive promotion 'and marketing plan as outlined in Item I-B. VIII . Seek out and apply for local funding through foundations , endowments , private corporations , etc . Ms. Linder will receive access to the support services of office space , files , phones and clerical services. In return for the aforementioned services ( I-VIII ) from Ms. Linder , the Cities will jointly provide reimbursement in the sum of $750 . 00 to be paid in two equal increments of $375 . 00 per pay period. In addition , she will receive up to $50 . 00/month for mileage and car allowance . • At the conclusion of Phase I , the Cities and Ms . Linder will evaluate the performance and development of the program and at this time can make adjustments where warranted. PHASE II - PROMOTIONS , MARKETING AND PROGRAM ' STAFFING, NOVEMBER 21 - JANUARY 13 , 1983 • I . Promotions and Marketing A. Implement the promotions and marketing plan which will include at least half of the suggested ideas , but not limited to them. B. Suggested ideas are separate sections in Cities ' News- letters , separate brochures on the program, flyers , posters , banners , media exposEhfe, placemats , billboards , coupons , T-Shirts , partial refunds , speeches , presentations , sky writing, advertisements. on buses and city vehicles , special events such as a community leisure fair, special gimmicks - give aways , sandwich boards , etc . II . Program Staffing A. Develop a L.H .F. Program Manual for the teaching staff of the program. B. Develop a staff orientation and evaluation program. C. Assist in the recruitment and training of staff for programs . • Ms. Linder will receive access to the support services of office space, files , phones and clerical services . In return for the aforementioned services (I & II) from Ms . Linder , the cities will reimburse her under the terms specified in separate contracts with each city. In addition, she will receive up to $50/month for mileage and car allowance. A bonus will be paid to Ms. Linder based on the following formula . For every $1. 50 net profit per new registrant , Ms . Linder will re- ceive $1 per new registrant up to the maximum of $1 , 000 between the 2 cities. For Example : # of Registr. Class City Fee Income Expense 20 Stop Smoking MV $10 $200 $180 30 Stop Smoking NB $10 $300 $180 15 Stress Reduction MV $ 5 $ 75 $ 50 10 Stress Reduction NB $ 5 $ 50 $ 50 30 Aerobic Exercise MV $30 $900 $700 30 Aerobic Exercise NB $30 $900 $700 135 1111 Net Profit MV 245 . 1 . 5 $163 . 33 Net Profit NB 320 1 . 5 = $213 . 33 Therefore , Ms. Linder would receive a bonus of $65 from Mounds View and $70 from New Brighton. PHASE III - PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION JANUARY 13 - APRIL 27 , 1984 • I . Develop a L. H. F. Program participant manual II . Assist in the supervision and evaluation of programs and employees as needed to maintain an efficient and effective program for approximately 5 hours per week. III . Continually evaluate promotions and marketingtechniques and make adjustments when necessary to insure continual and/or increased participation. IV. Provide community wide seminars on 4 subjects mutually agreed upon by the Recreation Program Supervisors and Ms . Linder. V. Provide speaking engagements to community groups and organizations on the topic of L. H.F. programs as requested. VI . Provide counseling sessions and/or seminars for small croups , families or individuals as needed . • Ms . Linder will receive access to the support services of office space, files, phones and clerical services . In return for the aforementioned services (I-VI) from Ms . Linder , the cities will provide reimbursement under terms specified in separate contracts with each city . In addition, she will receive up to $50/month for mileage and car allowance . A bonus equal to 10% commission of the gross receipts received from any new fee supported Lifestyle Health and Fitness class will be awarded to Ms . Linder at the end of this phase . Ms . Linder may also have the opportunity to be hired under a separate agreement for teaching classes with the L. H.F. At the conclusion of Phase III , the cities and Ms . Linder will evaluate the benefits of the program to the residents . If it is the desire of the cities to expand or extend the program, Ms. Linder may have the opportunity to review and negotiate for future Lifestyle Health and Fitness Programs . IILeann Linder Bruce Anderson I Maurice Anderson 10/13/83 • Moundsview Recreation Department Lifestyle Health and Fitness Program Process Guide 111, Studies indicate strong benefits of life-style change programs. Individuals feel better physically, mentally and believe their capacity to work is enhanced. They are more able to relax, become ill much less, report improved family relation- ships, reach out to others and community more and experience an improved self-esteem. And most of all people believe the education and activities to be fun: Promotion of such programs is perhaps one of the most exciting and positive movementE to develop in the health care system and throughout the community for many years, as it encourages individuals to take more responsibility for their health and well-being, instead of relying on medical care when not well. In effect it is leading away from illness toward an enhanced life of satisfaction and higher quality of wellness. It is about time we educate and motivate the community toward opportunities to take more responsibility for their health. The community is a logical place to begin the movement, yet they have often fallen behind business and industry, educational institutions and medical care facilities. The leadership and impetus that the community provides is most important. Recreation directors have an opportunity and responsibility to help these programs get moving: Guidelines for a Successful Program *Man ag eme nt support *Commitment 111/1 *Strong leadership director *Diversity of programming *Sound planning *Accessibility *Promotion, publicity *Assessment, evaluation *Credibility of program *Go For It in a Big Way ***Between 40 to 60% of all illness results from the lifestyle choices that individuals make. This provides potential for large savings in human discomfort and cost if behaviors are changed in a positive direction toward fitness and health. Systematic approach to a Program I. Analysis Assemble facts on community, assessment of needs, identify priorities, issues Appoint a competetent consultant to assess needs II. Goal formulation Define direction: mission, objectives, explore alternatives, population III. Planning and Development of Program Appoint Director, select advisory committee or task force, staff, etc. Budgets, capital, operating Design a educational and activity class agenda of offerings ( design packet) Plan for promotion and publicity, speaking 111/1 IV. Implementation of Program V. Evaluation of Program Participant satisfaction, facilities problems, goals met VI. Consulting Services - recommendations to adivinistration, individuals in community prepared by L. Linder Lifestyle Health and Fitness Those individuals who follow at least six of seven key behaviors have a physical health status the same as those 30 years younger who practiced few 111, or none, and a life expectancy of 7 to 11 years longer. These were: *Never smoking cigarettes *Eating breakfast *Not eating between meals *Sleeping about 7-8 hours a night *Maintain normal weight *Exercising moderately Using alcohol moderately or riot at all Suggested Program offerings: Course Titles Physical Fitness and Exercise Family Fitness, Fit for Life Weight Control Aerobics, Personal fitness Nutrition Aerobics and well-being, Dance,etc Stress Management Weight control, Thin for life Healthy Relationships, Communications Fit or Fat, Successful weight Behavior Modifications (changes) Management Consumer attitudes toward positive health Nutrition for the '805 Family Fitness and Lifestyle Family Nutrition, Nutrition News The consumer Today Risk Reduction Program: Stress Management, Stress and You Lifestyle Health Smoking Kick the Stress Habit • Health attitudes Goal setting Appropriate use of medical care Stop smoking, Stop Drugs Weight control Personal lifestyle contract Hypertension Healthy relationships, Drug program ULstening and Asserting Workplace stress Personal Management Skills Family stress Alive and Well Jazzercise Aqua Exercise Aqua Senior Swim Aerobics for moms Promotion ideas: Fitness for Kids Lifestyle Health for Seniors Build in-staff support, offer in-house program Fitness and Stretehing Publicity, flyers, bulletin boards, newspapers Design logo, Catchy thee, good graphics Recording charts, individual pamplet charts Awards, incentatives, Speaking throughout community, In-house Brown bag series Film series on Lifestyle Health Promote entire concept throughout 111/1 HEALTH AND FITNESS CONSULTANT S11lIMlllllMllMlIMllII1=IlI=llIlMlIllIIlM'4II°. ' ' Human Relations position-good communication skills, enjoy working with all ages, levels of wellness individuals. Sense of humor empathy, ability to excite, motivate, example. Consultant - personal fitness program, personal health assessment stress management, goal setting, smoking Fitness - self-paced, individually suited program, non-competetive physiological measures, emphasis of program structural, physical handicaps, motivational problems Ilealth - Height, weight, age, factors Risk and stress measurements ( high BP, smoker, diabetes) Measures of HR, BP, EKG, etc. Nutrition - Weight loss program, weight maintenance program Dietary modifications, specific concerns, allergies, etc. Creative cooking, planning for encouragement Emotional_ - Encouragement to initiate a program with realistic goals. Analysis of present self-concept Devotion to acceptance to self-image improvement I: Offer support, establish support groups Distill misconceptions from media about perfect image Intellectual - Provide current, scientific data and research consult on specific personal medical questions provide flyers, pamplets, hand-outs, visuals Dispell misconceptions in fad books and magazines Organization - Years of experience organizing groups of individuals tournaments, board meetings, small groups, workshops Offer a consistent, organized program, tangible results Establish classes, seminars, information sessions Goal setting - Develop a total objective for goal and outcome of program. Provide tools to measure success. Publicity and Promotion- Design and desiminate information about classes Develop ways to increase total company awareness to benefits Resource Person - Provide resources and listings of available materrials where people can research their concerns or seek help (this may be an area where people not directly involved in an active program frequently come to get materials) Speaker - Initial speaking on in-house fitness and wellness topics later promotion of the quality in-house program to other interested companies Health Assessment - Provide and administer health assessment testing in all areas, including company productivity. Reporting - Summary and reporting on success/failure of programs This would also include 1-on-1 reporting to individuals Budget - Offer program structured within the company with use of existing facilities, at a limited cost per employee MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Staff • DATE: October 25 , 1983 RE : Land Dedication Attached is a letter to Mr. Ralph Lansing dated October 13 , 1983 regarding Mr . Lansing ' s request to donate a 40 foot parcel of land adjacent to Spring Lake Park to the City of Mounds View. As can be noted in my correspondence with Mr . Lansing , I indicated that the City would not be interested in acquisition of this property at this time due to maintenance or lack of tie-in with our existing parks and open space system. Mr . Lansing has continued to pursue this issue to the extent that he has talked to surrounding neighbors as can be noted on the attached map, to see if they would also be interested in donating their lake frontage property which would provide a trail easement all the way from County Road I to Lakeside Park. Staff has not been directly confronted by Mr . Lansing at this time but some of the adjacent property owners have talked to staff to see what our position would be on this issue . As I feel the development of a trail system all the way around the lake would be a much different issue than an individual 40 foot parcel , Commission . I ' m bringing this to the attention of the Park • Staff ' s initial recommendation would be to not have the property deeded over to the City but to establish a trail easement at this time if the residents are sincere about opening the park on a city-wide basis. The obvious reason for their desire to donate the property to the City is for tax purposes and although staff has not done any research in this issue , I ' m sure there would be a sizable benefit to the property owners for donating this land to the City. Once again , staff has not done a great deal of research on this issue and would appreciate some preliminary feedback from the Park Commission on how they perceive this issue and if they feel it should be pursued at greater lengths and what problems they envision may develop through such a land donation system. Should you have any questions regarding Mr. Lansing ' s request or the local neighbor' s request, feel free to contact myself directly at ext. #41 . BKA/sll • B . • •aI � ;.r, .SYS � C 'fIA/ .„9 Of RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112 U L'I'All'1-Mk NT Or I'AllI :: 7843055 RECREATION AND FDI1I HY October 13 , 1983 Mr . Ralph Lansing 7850 Spring Lake Road Mounds View, MN 55432 Dear Mr . Lansing : It has been called to my attention that you have expressed some preliminary interest in donating a 40 foot parcel of land adjacent to Spring Lake to the City of Mounds View. After reviewing this issue with the City Planning Department, it does not appear that the City would be interested in acquisition of • this property at this time as we would be unable to maintain it ; nor does it tie in with any of our existing parks and open space trail or park system. I would be happy to review this item with the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council should you desire staff to pursue this issue further . Should you have any questions regarding staff ' s position on this issue , feel free to contact me directly at 784-3055 , ext . #41 . Si. erely , A � eCG« - ruce- K. lde son Director Parks , Recreation a d Forestry BKA/sll cc : Don Pauley , Clerk-Administrator Frank Kampel , City Planning/Engineering Tech. 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R :>o•bw.a'._o,°'i$'g'^� 5°' Lsw -ao. -. _ cau9r. ill _ cuu.r.- o o - r- -= C I T Y O F N E W N ry B R I G H T O N 1 nn CITY OF -23 r3 l 1 � \�or =M\ MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission 4111 FROM: Staff DATE: October 25 , 1983 RE: October , 1983 Staff Report The following items are issues that do not require official Commission action but will hopefully provide a better update as to recent activities and issues that have occurred within our department. 1 . Staff has forwarded an application and received preliminary approval through the State MEED ( Minnesota Emergency Employment Program) for the hiring of six ( 6 ) half-time individuals on a six month basis. The individuals would be employed in not only our public works department but also a clerical assistant as well as one accounting for our City finance department. Staff feels that with the hiring of additional manpower , we should be able to greatly improve our winter ice skating program which I 'm sure you can remember was of a very poor quality in 1982-83 . 2 . Groveland Park Foundation . Staff has included a recent news- letter from the Groveland Park Foundation and a preliminary set of bylaws for the Commissions review and consideration . Staff attended their last meeting on Wednesday, October 19 • and the Groveland Park Foundation is continuing to move in a very positive manner . 3 . MRPA Conference . Program Supervisor Saarion and myself will be attending the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association fall conference on November 17 and 18 in Rochester , Minnesota. Staff will be presenting a paper regarding the recent private maintenance contractual services that the City has employed at Silver View Park for my fellow colleagues information . 4 . Golf Course Proposal . Staff is still currently working on a preliminary golf course proposal which will be hopefully completed for some type of preliminary review in early November . 5 . Cross country ski project. Enclosed is a brief flyer that has been prepared by Matt Rowley , Eagle Scout Candidate who will be developing a cross country ski trail at Silver View as his project. Staff has secured funding from the State trails organization for some of the initial trail development and the trail will hopefully be open for residents usage for the 83-84 winter cross country skiing season . • r`. "( '4111111) Ramseiiiiity County Job Training Program Corner of Frost Avenue & Manton Street Maplewood, MN 55109 (612) 770-8900 wv. r oourrr MINNESOTA EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT ACT (MEED) In response to Minnesota's high unemployment and sagging economy, the Minnesota Legislature passed the MEED Act last May. The short term effects of MEED will be felt through providing jobs for unemployed Minnesotans which in turn will stimulate struggling Minnesota bus- inesses. Over the long run, Minnesotans employed through the MEED will gain marketable work experience and new skills which will pro- vide the impetus for MEED employers to grow into strong and viable businesses. To achieve these desired affects, the Legislature has allocated $70 million to the MELD Program, of which $2.25 million is to be used in Suburban Ramsey County (defined as Ramsey County exclusive of the City of St. Paul ) . This money will he used to develop job ;.. opportunities in both the public and private sectors by providing employers with up to $4 per hour wage subsidy. In addition, up to $1 per hour is provided to employers to cover the costs of supplying various employee fringe benefits. Employers participating in the • MEED Program are encouraged to supplement the $4 per hour wage subsidy to achieve a wage level commensurate with prevailing wages for comparable positions. Aside from the obvious benefits received by MEED employers, the fol- lowing benefits are also available: A) A lame pool of candidates possessing a vast range of skills and educational backgrounds is available to fill employer requests. B) The employer dictates the number of job candidates to be referred for interviewing. C) Prior to referral , all candidates are prescreened as to their meeting the jcb description qualifications. D) An employer is under no obligation to hire a referral candidate and may withdraw frau the Program at any time up until the point a candidate is actually hired and the employer contract is signed. 111/1 Office of Employment & Training An Eq - ")pportunit. ;Moyer E) The six month subsidy will become a grant requiring no re- payment of funds received if the employee remains employed 111/ for a period of one year in addition to the initial six month subsidy period. (This payback provision does not ap- ply to public and private nonprofit employers) . F) A minimal amount of paperwork is required, most of which is completed by a Program representative. G) The employer maintains the right to terminate an employee, granted that the termination is justifiable. In Suburban Ramsey County, the MEED Program is being administered by the Ramsey County Job Training Program in conjunction with the local Job Service offices of the Minnesota Department of Economic Security. While this office's priority is to fill the employment requests of Suburban Ramsey County employers, non-County employers may also participate in the MEED Program through this office. In the event that this office is unable to fill the employment request of a non- Ramsey County employer, the request will be referred to another MEED administering office better able to meet the specific needs of the employer. If the MEED Program sounds interesting to you, please feel free to contact Zorn Jancaric or Judy Oliver at the Ramsey County Job Training Program (770-8900) for further information. 111/0 19/H III/0 • Minnesota Emergency Employment Development Act 111/1 Program expires June 30, 1985 Use of Funds 1. State contribution will be $4/hour. Both public and private sector employers may subsidize wages in addition to the $4/hour. 2. The state contribution for fringe benefits will be up to $1/hour. 3. Maximum of 1,040 hours. 4. Maximum of 26 wccks. 5. If the eligible participant is enrolled in a jab training program, the wage con- tribution may be used over a maximum of 52 weeks. 6. To provide child care or subsidies. 7. To provide Workers Compensation to applicants employed in government or non-profit agencies. 8. To provide jcb :arch assistance, labor market orientation, job seeking skills and referral services. 111/1 9. To pur�ase supplies and material for creating permanent improvements to public property in an amount not to exceed 1% of funds appropriated. Government and Nonprofit Eligibility - A government or nonprofit agency is an eligible employer with respect to temporary work relief projects that are determined by the employment administrator to have long- term benefit to or are needed by the community including, but not limited to: 1. jobs in permanent public improvement projects, 2. residential or public building weather- ization projects, 3. reforestation projects, 4. mineland reclamation projects, 5. natural resource development projects, and 6. community social service programs such as Child care and hone health care. 111/1 Business Eligibility - Business must submit a plan to the administrator: 1. Describing duties and compensation. 2. Demonstrating that, with the funds provided, the business is likely to succeed and continue to employ the person. 3. The funds are necessary to allow the business to begin, or employ additional people, but not to fill positions that would have otherwise been filled. • 4. The business is in compliance with all applicable affirmative action, fair labor, health, safety, and environmental standards. Business Payback - Length of participant Pe*cent of Payback loyment 0 - 6 months 70% 6 - 18 months proportional payback 18 months + 0 payback If an employer dismisses an employee for good cause and 111/1 works in good faith with the admin strator, and hires another eligible employee, the payback shall apply as if the original person had continued in employment. Criteria of selection of private sector employers - In allocating furls among eligible businesses, the employment administrator shall give priority to businesses which best satisfy the following criteria: a. have a high potential for growth and long tern job creation b. are labor intensive c. meet the definition of a small business as defined in section 645.455 d. make high use of local and Minnesota resources e. are under ownership of women and minorities f. make high use of nes: technology g. produce energy conserving materials or services or are involved in development of renewal sources of energy, and h. have their primary place of business in Minnesota. Additional programs authorized - Further programs are authorized by the Act that include cash 11111 assistance grants coordinated through the State Public Welfare Department and are scheduled to begin October 1, 1983. RCC 6/83 j PROPOSED BY-LAWS FOR THE GROVELAND PARK FOUNDATION ARTICLE 1 - PURPOSE A. It shall be the purpose of the Groveland Park Foundation 11111 to raise monies through community-wide special events for park development projects as well as to increase neighborhood involvement through the sponsorship of recreation and social events. ARTICLE 2 - MEMBERSHIP A. Eligibility for membership in the Groveland Park Foundation is open to any interested individual , partnership, association , institution or government body who wishes to become involved in the Groveland Park Foundation . B. The Foundation will be managed by a nine-member voting Board of Directors to be elected at-large from the general Foundation membership. ARTICLE 3 - MEETINGS A. The regular meeting schedule or calendar will be adopted at the annual business meeting each year to be held on the third Wednesday in October. B. The quorum shall be five appointed members. C . The annual meeting shall include the following orders of • business. 1 . Election of Chairperson . Must have served at least one year on the Board of Directors. 2. Vice-chairperson , Secretary and Treasurer shall be appointed by the Chairperson . 3. Reviewal of by-laws . By-law changes , if any, shall be read and suggested at a regular Board meeting and can be voted on at the following meeting and ratified by a two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors. 4. A budget shall be prepared and submitted to the general membership prior to formal approval at the annual meeting which will include all projected revenues and expenditures. D. The Board of Directors will meet the third Wednesday of each month at the Groveland Park Shelter Building . An agenda will be prepared and distributed to each member of the Board of Directors prior to the meeting . All meeting dates must be posted 24 hours before the actual meeting . ARTICLE 4 - TERMS AND VACANCIES • A. The Groveland Park Foundation Board of Directors shall serve two year staggered terms with terms expiring at the annual board meeting each year . All appointments , both the originaland succe? .ive appointees shall hold their offices until their -essors are appointed and qualified . T- -2- B. -2- B. Vacancies during the term shall be appointed by the Chairperson with the approval of the majority of the Board for the unexpired portion of the term. ARTICLE 5 - COMPENSATION A. Members of the Board of Directors shall serve without compensation . ARTICLE 6 - BOARD OF DIRECTOR POLICIES A. The Board of Directors or no member of the Groveland Park Foundation shall be liable to the corporation for any contribution , dues, subscriptions or assessments of any kind except such as he or she may specifically agree to in writing . B. Resignation or removal - Any member of the Board of Directors may at any time resign as such , effective either immediately, or at a specified later date by written resignation and delivered to the Secretary of the Board . Any director may be removed as a director, with or without cause , by the unanimous affirmative vote by the other directors of the Board or by the affirmative vote by the majority of all • the members of the foundation . ARTICLE 6 - INDEMNIFICATION A. Each director and officer , whether or not then in office , shall be indemnified by the foundation against all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by or imposed upon him in connection with or arising out of any action , suit, or proceeding which he may be involved by reason of his being or having been a director or officer of the foundation . Such expenses shall include the cost of reasonable settlement ( other than amounts paid to the corporation itself) made with a view to curtailment of the cost of litigation . The foundation shall not, however , indemnify any director or officer in respect of any matter as to which he shall be or shall have been finally adjudged in any such action , suit, or proceeding to be or to have been derelict in the performance of his duty as such director or officer, or in respect of any matter on which any settlement or compromise is or has been effected , if the total expense , including the cost of settlement, shall substantially exceed the expense which might reasonably have been incurred by that director or officer in • conducting that litigation to a final conlusion . The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of other rights to which any director or officer may be entitled as a matter of law. Y -3- ARTICLE 7 - DUTIES OF FOUNDATION CHAIRPERSON • A. The foundation chairperson shall coordinate and oversee all sub-committee chairpersons and make sure that all duties are performed in a timely and efficient manner . B. The chairperson shall appoint the Vice-chairperson , secretary and treasurer . ARTICLE 8 - DUTIES OF SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS A. General responsibilities include the coordination with the Foundation chairperson . B. Responsible for work as outlined under their individual committee assignments as well as recruiting necessary workers to insure that the duties are carried out. C. Responsible for presenting written reports to the Board of Directors and for setting up sub-committee meetings as deemed necessary. D. The following standing committees are hereby established: 1 . Entertainment Committee - Contact and get written • committment for all entertainment for the special events as necessary. This would include not only outside groups or people but also coordinating the days activities or for special event programs. 2. Food Committee - Would coordinate the purchase , preparation and serving of all food during special event activities . 3 . Publicity Committee - Responsible for all publicity before and after the special event activity including signs , flyers , radio and_ TV coverage , newspaper articles and pictures. 4 . City Liason Committee - This individual would be responsible for coordination with the City staff and Parks and Recreation Commission to ensure that all activities are well communicated and documented between the City and the Foundation . 5 . Maintenance and Safety Committee - Responsibilities will include securing people to insure that the park and general activities are kept in a clean and neat manner . In addition , that all programs are operated in a saafe , clean and positive environment. • CCVl[it1DIIDAILIF S IL hV S ILIE1F 1F IE IIS SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 1983 GROVELAND PARK UPDATE A general meeting will be held at the Groveland Park Shelter Building The Groveland Park Foundation is on Wednesday , October 19 at 8 : 00 beginning its second year of p.m. At this time nomination and raising funds to improve Grove- election of officers will take land Park . We ' re extremely place . We will also discuss project optimistic regarding the founda- priority and future fundraisers. tions financial future . This Hope to see you there . WE NEED YOU ! optimism stents in part from plans by the City Council to create a matching funds system and in part by plans for future fund- FINANCIAL INFORMATION raisers . In December of 1982 , we became a non-profit organiza- Fundraisers : tion . As a non-profit organiza- tion , there are many resources Picnic ' 82 $ 875 . 00 we can tap to aid us in the Christmas Boutique 300. 00 achievement of our goals. Winter Skating Prog . 1 , 100 . 00 Dance at Bel Rae 750 . 00 �A brief look at the past year Garage Sale 400 . 00 ay be helpful in determining Sports Arena at the what direction the Groveland "Festival in Park" 300 . 00 Park Foundation should take . It Picnic ' 83 1 ,200. 00 began as a group of people who Lions (Casino Nite ) 1 , 600 . 00 volunteered their time to plan activities as a means of raising Other financial income : funds to improve the park in terms of making it more useful Donation ( Lions Club) 200 . 00 and attractive . (Tax dollars Interest 61 . 38 were not available in the fore- seeable future for this purpose) Projects/expenditures : Goals were set, to not only raise funds but provide a source Park sign 265. 00 for community socializing . Grills 206 . 00 Benches/planter 325 . 00 A network of block captains was Miscellaneous $ 100 . 00 then set up as a means of dis- tributing information . Several informational flyers explaining upcoming events and projects were PROJECT IDEAS passed out by block captains. . . .Windows in warming house . As we begin our second year, we . . .Landscaping around warming house . hope to expand and reach out for . . .Tot lot. more neighborhood involvement. . . . Picnic shelter . his is an opportunity to workIlk . . .Trail system. ith friends and neighbors to . . .Tennis courts. directly make a positive change at Groveland Park . w THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THANKS! THANKS! THANKS! 11104 e extend our thanks to the fol- Thanks to everyone who had a hand in lowing restaurants and busi- making our 2nd Annual Groveland Park nesses who helped support our Picnic a success. Many prizes were efforts during the past year: donated by restaurants and business es in our area . Mounds View Women Jaycees Mounds View Lions Club Simons Liquor CASINO NIGHT A BIG SUCCESS Darlene' s Hair Care Fedors Market The Mounds View Lions Club spons- Country Club Market ored a casino night to help raise Northtown Racquet Club funds for Groveland Park. They will Donatelles be presenting us with a check in the Mermaid Bowling Alley amount of $1 , 600 in addition to the Honeywell , Inc . $200 they previously donated . Shorewood Inn Tilsner Carton Co . Bridgeman ' s - Mounds View Sq. Litton Robert Lee Restaurant Expressions in Northtown GROVELAND PK.CRAFT & BAKE SALE J ' s Pizza - Spring Lake Pk. Schaper Mfg . The Groveland Park Craft and Bake Leisure Dynamics Sale will be held on December 2nd illette Co. and 3rd at Groveland Park . An in- Kirchner Co. formational meeting will beheld on Eastside Beverage Co. Saturday, October 15 at 10 : 00 a.m. LaMaur in the park shelter building . Come Minnesota Twins and help us plan this year' s craft Minnesota North Stars and bake sale in order to make it a Palm Beach great success . Coffee and doughnuts Spring Lake Park Bank will be served . See you there on Sanitary Products October 15 at 10 : 00 a .m. If you Dewey' s Automotive would like further information call Northern Mobile Home Supply Chairperson Gail Robertson-780-4656 . Midwest Federal The Movie House Michael Robertson Mounds View McDonald ' s Mounds View Square Merchants Dick Metzler NEW BENCHES AND PLANTER AT PARK Big 10 Supper Club Foolish Steer Restaurant Five benches and a planter are now Thermoserve in place at the park. Thanks to the Chuck E. Cheese carpentry skills of several volun- Breezy Point in Brainard teers, we were able to save in ex- Nino Steak House cess of $800.00 ; had they been or DeLaria' s Catering dered and shipped from a recreation- Gary Mason al supplies dealer. • toPARK FURNITURE SPECIAL INTEREST NE Hocke Rink $10, Benches $200-500 y 1,• "LIVING GIVING" Bicycle Racks 200-400 infield Material 1,000 Cooking Grills 150 Exercise Course 6,000-15,0000 "YOU AS A GIFT' Q Tennis Court 12,000 Those who like toquote bits of trivia claim that Litter Receptacles 150-350 Picnic Tables 250-650 / Maybe this is the wrong time for you to give the average person in the United States spends Water Fountains 450-600 money or material things to your City Parks. approximately 66,000 hours of a lifetime work- Security Light 500 Another valuable commodity is you, yourself. if ing to accumulate wealth and property. And for � ' �II you have little spare money and lots of time, what? We can only pass it on to others. i remember volunteers are valuable, too. We can ' • ACCESSORY BUILDINGS use your time and talents in constructive ways. How will you pass it on? You have the power The possibilities are boundless. But first we must and right — — ® � �. g yes, and the responsibility to PLAY EQUIPMENT I Band Shell $ 5,000 know about you, your interests and skills, to put decide howyourgoods are to be distributed — Picnic Shelters 10,000&up them to work effectively. Climbers $ 600-1,000 Restroom Facilities 30,000 among your loved ones and friends, and among Y Slides 500-1,500 Sun Shelters 10,000 those institutions which contribute to the value of Swings 1,000 2,000 �, Playground Program "ADOPT A PARK" life. You can do so through a will, and also Timber ' Building 1,000 through a living giving — giving before you die. Apparatus 5,000-10,000Two options are available for assisting the Park 'Rope Bridges 1,500&up Department. First, a civic group or larger com- Should you wait to make known your desires as "Exerglide 3501 4F;! \ . _ pany may adopt a park by contributing the to the distribution of our ro ert ?Wh not doY P P Y Y II � ,.r, necessary funds to maintain an area during peak • it now. Equally important with deciding who is , : ,I '" , summer uses. If full fundingis not available, th. named in your will is how the transfer should be ;;;a,, = : '* . City may match your grant on a 50/50 bash �?� vx The recognition and tax advantages will remain•made. � I the same, no matter which program you choose. Bymakinga willyou can transfer ownershipof - �' � .,� PLANTINGS '�V SPORTS EQUIPMENT Secondly, adopt-a-park program may be used property to a loved one, church, school, Shrub $ 20-50 by individual citizens or neighborhood groups charitable institution or to the care ofour CityBackstops $ 1,300&up Trees 50-400 p wishing to donate equipment and labor to main- - at the time of our death. Withproper re Flower Garden 200-500 Basketball Stands 400 y P p p Bleachers 700&up tain certain smaller parks throughout the park planning, certain transfers can advantageously Planter 200 Soccer Goals 1,000&up system• be made before then-during your lifetime. This is Tennis Nets 100 livinggiving. GENERAL NEEDS g g P layer Benches 200 OPEN LINES An insurance policy might no longer be meeting Fund-a-Program $2,500&up You may call us now at 469-4431. Ask for Steve Park Signs 500 its original purpose. Often it can be easily Michaud, Director of Parks and Recreation. The Picnic Kits 100 _ Citystaff is knowledgeable, cooperative and can changed to achieve a more constructive benefit. Supplies for Tots/Srs. 50-250 ,\ \ (m I g p You may wish to take this opportunity to plan Portable Speaker System 500 '�j I i willingly advise you how best to achieve satisfac- �' ---- V-• SUPER NEEDS well in both your will and your living giving. Play Perimeter 800&up �� \ I !. tion through your generosity while best meeting 1 `'L_ —' Design-a-Park the needs of your community. Once you have taken these steps, thoughtfully C. Field Lighting and wisely, you will have the peace of mind ,.... �_��. Park Grading . MAINTENANCE I -J f�� \� Fishing Dock knowing that your estate is presettled. EQUIPMENT """'± Observation Deck u/ ) I Major Play Area ,� • Edgers $ 250 �; / / Field Fencing —1 • Mowers 200-3,500 eanA Seeder 2,000 /• -13 Drag 1,000• Lamp Mower 10.000 ' • i • CONFIDENTIAL GIFTS PARKS NEED FRIENDS TOO! WHERE DO I START — SELECTION APPLICATION Return to: Steve Michaud We all need someone to help at one time or For your convenience, we've put together this Department of Parks& Recreation another. Your parks can use that help today. gift book of ideas to stimulate your thinking. You P.O. Box M Why don't you become a Park Friend? may want to donate a shrub for as little as 8747 208th St. W. $20.00 or go all out and finance a complete pro- Lakeville, MN 55044 Whether you're a concerned individual, civic gram. Should you not see a gift that interests Dear Steve: group, neighborhood association or company, you, the Park and Recreation people can sug- you can participate. It's easy to do. gest additional options. I am interested in learning more about the Parks Need Friends Too program. You can befriend the parks through your gift. It's not necessary to contribute the entire cost of You or your group can donate money for a tree, a gift. If you desire, you may contribute towards Please send me further information on gift possi- bilities a picnic table or playground equipment and the item you select. Or, join in with others to bilities for have it put in your favorite park — or let the Park purchase a gift to benefit the community. 441PIrlA.Lakeville Department decide where your gift can best be put to use. The list of park needs is endless. Give There are several programs available to the VIIIII a gift that satisfies both you, the giver, and all Parks and Recreation Department which allow those who will benefit from your generosity. us to match funds with private individuals. Many III call me to discuss the gifts program. employers also have this type of matching gifts ❑ I would like information on how to make a gift to 1111111111111111111111rOur City budget covers fewer and fewer of the program in which the company may match a the City of Eagan of life insurance, property or necessities and is even strained to meet the charitable contribution. securities. necessities! Here is your opportunity to help Park s make the City and its parks more pleasant, more THE GIFT OF GIVING I'd like to know about volunteer projects. attractive and more efficient. Other Not only may the value of your gift be claimed as At this time we would like to thank you for taking an income tax deduction, but anyone who con- NEED FRIENDS TOO the time to look at this Gift Guide. We hope you tributes a gift will receive appropriate recognition will find a gift that you would like to contribute to from the City. Various kinds and degrees of the community. There are many ways to give. recognition wil be available based on your wishes Your assistance is essential in making this pro- and the scope of your gift. Name: gram a success. Help us make our community a better place to live. Remember how good it felt the last time you Address: helped someone! You will be able to help your Be proud to call yourself a friend of the Parks — community in a way you usually could not, and Business Phone: Because Parks need friends too! enjoy the satisfaction that you found a way to Home Phone: A GIFT GUIDE FOR PARKS help people. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO THE Lakeville Parks & Recreation EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW . , FOR p44 N8A8A .„ ik .r " x t' ? ,I ,I '• le ___..,,iik Vi.t«: • ttiN" 44441st. , ' * y� 4 i. lit The Mounds View City Council and the Mounds View Parks and Recreation , Commission cordially invites you to 4111 attend the Grand Opening of Silver View Park on Saturday, Oct. 29, 1983. The festivities commence at 1:00 pm with the unveiling of the new park sign. Parks and Recreation Commission members will be on hand following the presentations to provide tours of the new Silver View Park 4111 complex as well as to answer any questions regarding the proposed future development of the park site. In addition , apples, orange juice and orange helium balloons will he available for young and old alike . For more information call• Mounds View Park & Re: . , pi:. a _ ; -• Silver View Park ...., Pmesselm Mesas— 4.- I •-•••..N 51.9 acres ..\ ?"--. -11101,7'• \- : ..,. \ _ ,..,....s. Located at the intersection of Ifoikkolor Mesa Si ,I ...:/•.:„,f-,- • , '*,‘.i.,..--ar K - i -- 1. ;N.-'LlYtett... 4 , m.=.. - k-t•43,14 Park ilkin County Rd . I and Silver Lake Rd. -,-..1).cr,:>,, ; -., - Plodskit____%1 --......___.................. .&trams Rood rj, 1.. _,..v1/4.--t-cr,‘,- -;••--- # i The park has been developed with ,.....,,, , ." .i _i .,.4. ____!_ ,Ilortballillas4bad State and Federal monies , private lisrarmokees_ ' ,/ , ,,t,' ''' 1 \ ,y i at. 1 '.____ Aloccot developers and other state grant. in aid programs . 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'• ',.!,t.,,,,,I, t.;',•,..sll I ArchJeCti T Pioviers l'stcnosc..ops 100140E4 ;Si j: . . 0:191.10,1• .11,,Auta.101...1:Mo.63106 314-534:-399 • 'It .,•Ir J., 7.z,, . ,.. ,.:-.-,. --,.. _ik•-,,- .. . - -,r -1:11.L ." I* '''r Ir:144 1 1.°:. ''..' '' ... * • MEMO TO: Mounds View City Council FROM: Bruce K . Anderson Io to , • Parks , Recreation . fir , , : • try DATE : October 10 , 1983 IIII RE: Forestry Procedures It has called to my attention that there have been some concerns raised by residents regarding the City ' s current policies in the shade tree disease control program . To that end , I have requested that City Forester Wriskey provide a brief synopsis of our current tree disease inspection and removal program so that you might be better aware of how our current program is functioning . As can be noted in City Forester Wriskey ' s comments , we have not experienced any difficulty to date in enforcing our shade tree disease control program as outlined and judging from the figures that we have received in reduced diseased trees , I feel very strongly that our existing forestry program is one of the best in the metropolitan area and has served the residents extremely well . Should you have any questions regarding the attached memo, or desire staff to provide additional support or background data to the Council , feel free to contact myself directly at ext. #41 . In addition , it should be noted , that we have an ongoing educational program through our City Forestry Division in both the City Newsletter and New Brighton Bulletin which occurs on a regular basis to inform the public on our programs and policies . BKA/sll Attachment II 4111 MEMO '1'O: Bruce K. Anderson , Director Parks , Recreation and Forestry E'ROM: Rick Wriskey , City Forester. • DATE: October 7 , 1983 RE : Tree disease inspection and removal procedures/policies There seems to have been some confusion this year regarding diseased elm and oak removal procedures . It is hoped that the following will help explain some of these . DUTCH ELM DISEASE INSPECTION AND REMOVAL The majority of identification and removal of diseased and dead elm trees takes place between May 15 and September 15 which coincides roughly with the first and last disease symptoms ( wilting and yellowing leaves) . Some diseased elms are found during routine tree disease inspections in the spring , summer and fall . Most diseased trees marked and removed , however , are reported to the forestry office • by the tree owners themselves and by concerned citizens . A deadline of ten ( 10 ) working days is given to owners of diseased elms . If the trees are still standing after the ailoted time , they are placed on the next removal list sent to the City' s tree removal contractor . The contractor then has twenty ( 20 ) days to complete the list or sustain a daily fine . No such fines have been levied during the three years of the joint powers program. In all , the average time from the initial marking to the actual removal ( contracted or otherwise) is between 15 and 20 days. Many owners of diseased elms comply with full removal within S days . Other related "elm" facts : . . . A city-wide woodpile inspection is taken annually in early April and is ongoing throughout the growing season . . . . Elm firewood may be kept and stored during dormancy ( approximately 10/1 through 3/15 ) . . . . There are sometimes rare cases where the covering and wrapping of elm wood is allowed under strict inspection . Annual elm losses have been between 1% - 2% of the total elm 1111 population , a desireable figure by elm disease control standards . r• • .- -2- OAK WILT DISEASE INSPECl'ION AND REMOVAL • Diseased red oaks are identified and removed throughout the growing season much in the same manner as elms . There are , however , many differences between the two processes : 1 . Most oak wilt symptoms show up later in the summer . 2 . The removal deadline for all diseased red oaks marked during a given growing season is November. 1 of that year . The reason ( or t.his seemingly long duration is that such diseased oaks don ' t become a danger in spreading oak wilt until spring of the following year and then only if the wood has retained sufficient moisture content. Diseased white and bur oaks are not controlled because they cannot spread oak wilt overland . 3 . Many owners of diseased oaks choose to keep their trees for firewood . This can be safely done provided the wood is split and dried by springtime and/or completely covered and sealed with thick plastic until summer of the following year . 4 . The November 1 deadline was chosen to give people ample time to complete required work and to give the contractor time to work on any removals requests or required by property owners . Annual residental oak wilt cases are relatively few ( less than 1% • 01_ the total population ) compared to the number of oaks available . The overland spread of the disease has proven to be very controllable if a community adheres to the procedures aforementioned. Root graft transmission of the disease to nearby healthy oaks has been quite common , especially in the sandy soils of Mounds View. Such spread is difficult to prevent (even with available trenching techniques) and accounts for a least 90% of all local cases of oak wilt . RW/sl a��,itn �rypal �1ryp 4404: �" k 1' k3i y^?r Lw 4E1 M s' C ffli of 4� .,w� P1 . 1' I \ (e\il RAMSEY COUNTY. MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112 UL i'Alli MI.NI 01 I'AIIK';, I'� n 7B4-305S(:111 Al II)N ANI) 11)111 :;III`/ Of_l_1(.1/1L Nona Dear Property Owner: The City of Mounds View under City Ordinance 92, operates a Shade Tree Disease Control Program. The objectives of the City' s program are to remove all trees or wood capable of spreading Dutch elm and oak wilt diseases and to take necessary steps to bring the spread of these diseases under control . The first step in controlling these diseases is to detect and destroy any elm or oak logs that may serve as over-wintering or breeding sites for elm bark beetles or oak wilt spores . Elm bark beetles will emerge from elm logs and 11111 spread Dutch elm disease to nearby healthy elms. Oak wilt spores can be spread from infected red oak logs to nearby healthy oaks in the spring and early sumer. On — your wood was inspected and suspicious logs marked with orange paint. You, as a homeowner, are asked to render this wood safe. To do this , you can burn the wood in the fireplace or wood stove , remove all the bark from the wood, or haul it to a sanitary landfill . Oak wood may also be split and/or wrapped. (See Wood Removal Procedures). Wrapping in plastic does not apply to elm wood. • Your wood pile will be re-inspected on • Following re-inspection, any remaining marked materials must be removed under contract with a private firm. The cost of this removal , per cubic yard, will be billed or assessed to your property. If you have any questions regarding this process , please call the Mounds View Park, Recreation and: Forestry Department at 784-3055, extension 1131. Your 11111 cooperation is appreciated. Sincerely, Richard F. Wris f , fi-ci Vcurd ;+ ,✓ lA'jr��F .) wy' RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN, 55112 1)I.I'Ali-I MI.NT UI I'AlIK;i, 186-5055 IIL:CHEAI-ION AND FOI1fS1 HY OFFICIAL NOTICE Dear Property Owner: The City Forester has found a dead or dying elm tree on your property. It has been marked with orange paint. While it is not possible to determine whether or not the tree is a victim of Dutch elm disease, this tree still poses a threat of disease spread because it is an ideal site for breeding of the elm bark beetle. This tree must be removed under the City Ordinance, Chapter 92 (Tree Diseases) and is the responsibility of the property owner. The removal process can be started immediately and has requirements described on the included sheet. The owner has ten (10) days to remove the tree(s) before the City Forester will re- inspect the property. You will have until . to complete the work. If the diseased tree(s) is not removed, the City will authorize its contractor to start the removal process , with the costs billed or assessed to the property. The cost of this work would be If you have any questions about this removal notice or about Dutch elm or oak wilt disease, please feel free to contact the City Forester at the Parks, Rec- reation and Forestry Department at 784-3055. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Richard F. Wriskey, City Forester Parks , Recreation and Forestry Ste 6 tk d16MV k�` i il „, ,�i r �, �'• �N., 4 ,, t 11 �fi 35.,�� d �h„.,,,,,,, lir ".... ,/ ft9 Io Vivilt/ RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH Y 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 DI I'Ali l MI.N I 01 I'AIIK', 784-3055, III.CHI.AlION AND 11)111'H DY OFFICIAL NOTICE Dear Property Owner: The City of Mounds View operates a program of shade tree disease control which includes inspecting elm and oak trees for disease, disruption of root grafts , and the removal and sanitary disposal of diseased trees and wood . According to the tree inspector, an incident of Dutch elm disease was found on your property. The removal of the diseased tree( s) is the responsibility of the property owner. • The removal requirements are described on the included sheet and can be started immediately. The property owner has ten ( 10) days to remove the tree( s) before the City Forester will re-inspect the property. Therefore, you will have until _. . If the diseased tree( s) is not removed, the City will authorize its contractor to start the removal process , with the costs billed or assessed to the property. The cost of this removal would be . If you have any questions regarding the diagnosis of yaur diseased tree( s) , re- moval cost or any other matters. concerning tree removal , please contact the City Forester at the Department of Parks , Recreation and Forestry , 784-3055. Sincerely, ' Richard F. Wriskey, City Forester Parks , Recreation .and Forestry RFW/sll 1110 ;., ,$�, , ciz,,„..�i ° �`4,t,4 t,,�r �!a rte, Q° 5���7� f�� � �t Inc F��r���r�°� ��t�,,,�`�r�' � tT ,yq�'}� ,11;'�f�a 116 1141 t r 17,l " 1 a,: � 1 e d C "rE "ta 4 1�k9ti• +k.''1s9 YY �r , 't.' '44:4.1 :, ''.'';'Iz'',NC1‘.11.'S'AlA. . 0 II 0 ' 'V;-'1' '1,,,..',A ( 0 0 41.j HAWSE COUNTY MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2;101 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW MINN 55112 DL PAM MI NI UI PARKS /84-3055 111 , HI-:sTIC :"‘NIi i C)ICFSTIIY OFFICIAL NOTICE Dear Property Owner: The City of Mounds View operates a program of shade tree disease control which includes inspecting elm and oak trees for disease, disruption of root grafts and the removal and sanitary disposal of diseased trees and wood. According to the tree inspector, an incident of Dutch elm disease was found on the easement adjacent to your property. The removal of the tree can be done by the adjacent property owner and can be started immediately. If the tree is not removed by , the City must authorize its contractor to start the removal process with 50% of the rel costs billed or assessed to the adjacent property. Your cost of removal would be If you have any questions regarding the diagnosis of the diseased tree(s) , removal cost or other related matters , please contact the City Forester at the Department of Parks , Recreation and Forestry, 784-3055, Sincerely, _ Richard F . Wriskey, City Forester Parks , Recreation and Forestry a F7 C YSS,1}. 1 (°ti^j���illtt ,ccr�t}Y y J 1r� tlrlai�E1 r hilt 15 Irl• '1• 1 r �` i. . ��� /few . SS RAMSFY COUNTY, MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 IIIGNwAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 lil I'.\IIIMI NI NI I'illl( 7114-;1055 lit 0111 Al ,N ANN I NW :.I Ity OFFICIAL NOTICE Dear Property Owner : The City of Mounds View operates a program of shade tree disease control which includes inspecting elm and oak trees for disease , disruption of root grafts and the removal and proper treatment of diseased trees and wood . According to the tree inspector , an incident of oak w:i.lt disease was found on your property . The removal of the diseased trees) is the responsibility of • the property owner . The removal requirements are described on g the included sheet and can be started immediately . However , since there is no danger of your tree ' s disease spreading at this time , you will have until November 1, 1983 to remove the tree ( s) . If the tree is not removed by the property owner by November 1, 1983 , the City must authorize its contractor to start the removal pro- cess , with the costs billed or assessed to the property . The cost of this removal would be If you have any questions regarding the diagnosis of your diseased tree (s) , removal cost, or any other matters concerning tree removal, please contact the City Forester at the Department of Parks , Rec- reation and Forestry , 784-3055 . Sincerely , Richard F . Wriskey, City Forester 1111 Mounds View Parks , Recreation and Forestry RFW/sll T • WOOD REMOVAL PROCEDURES • • ELM ANY ELM WOOD WITH INTACT BARK CAN BE DISPOSED OF OR RENDERED SAFE BY : -DEBARKING ALL IDENTIFIED LOGS . -HAULING THE WOOD TO A SANITARY LANDFILL. OAK DISEASED RED OAK WOOD CAN BE RENDERED SAFE BY : • -HAULING THE WOOD TO A SANITARY LANDFILL . DISEASED RED OAK WOOD CAN BE KEPT AND STORED IF : -THE LOGS ARE DEBARKED . 1111 -THE LOGS ARE SPLIT OR CUT INTO QUARTER SECTIONS . LOGS GREATER THAN SIXTEEN INCHES ( 16") IN DIAMETER SHOULD BE SPLIT INTO SMALLER (MORE THAN QUARTER) SECTIONS . THE LENGTHS OF SUCH LOGS SHOULD NOT EXCEED TWENTY-FOUR INCHES (24") . -THE WOOD OP, LOGS ARE WRAPPED OR COVERED BY A HEAVY (AT LEAST 4-MIL) PLASTIC WITH THE EDGES WELL-SEALED WITH SOIL BETWEEN APRIL 15 TO JULY 1 . WRAPPING IN PLASTIC IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ELM LOGS OR BRANCHES . PLEASE REFER ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE TO THE MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT, 784-3055, EXTENSION ii31 . • •