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Home My WebLink About05-1-86 Agenda & Packet tri • .*. ' ` q'. PAF s e ,li4fwt i`fit Y° Uourcig � RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055 RECREATION AND FORESTRY April 29 , 1986 Dear Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commissioners : This is just a short note to indicate that our next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 1 , 1986 at 6 : 30 p.m. I apologize for missing last Thursday' s meet- ing, it is totally my responsibility and fault, as I lost tract of my fourth Thursdays of the month. The agenda for the evening will include introductions of Mr. Pete Rechtzigel , the recently 1111 hired City Aquatics Supervisor, as well as discussion of the upcoming City park tour. In addition , we will begin some preliminary discussion regarding the $39 ,000 park dedication fee that the City should be receiving shortly from Herbst and Sons for their major subdivision located off of the Highway 10 area. Should you have any questions regarding the enclosed agenda, and/ or support data, please contact me directly at 784-3055, ext. #20. S erely, Bruce K. Anderson, -Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry BKA/sll Enclosure 41/1 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, May 1 , 1986 1110 AGENDA 6 : 30 p.m. Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers I . CALL TO ORDER II . REVIEW OF THE APRIL 3, 1986 MEETING MINUTES III . CHAIRPERSON 'S REPORT IV. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT V. INTRODUCTION OF PETE RECHTZIGEL, CITY AQUATICS SUPERVISOR AND DISCUSSION OF CITY AQUATICS PROGRAM VI . REPORT FROM COMMISSIONER WUORI , LONG AND SILVIS REGARDING RECENT M.R. P.A. PARK COMMISSION MEETING • VII . 1986 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE VIII . REVIEW OF LEISURE INDUSTRY DIGEST SHEETS IX. DISCUSSION OF PARK COMMISSION TOUR X. 1986 L.A.W.C.O.N. GRANT REQUEST XI . PARK DEDICATION FEE A. HERBS T SUB-DIVISION B. PARK KNOLLS SUB-DIVISION XII . STAFF REPORT XII . ADJOURNMENT 4110 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 4110 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA April 3, 1986 Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers 6 : 30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6: 35 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister . ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Commissioner Letendre , Silvis, Linnell , Wuori , and Chairperson Burmeister. Commissioners absent: Commissioner Weflen and Long. Councilmembers present: Councilmember Quick Staff present: Parks and Recreation Director • Bruce Anderson and Recreation/Athletic Super- visor Mary Saarion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Chairperson Burmeister , seconded by Commissioner Linnell to approve the February 27 meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously 4 ayes, 0 nayes. CHAIRPERSON 'S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister indicated that the woodchip trail at Silver View Park was in extremely bad shape and that the park bench on the south side of the park needed some additional repair. Commissioner Linnell indicated that the Greenfield Park bench had a broken slat and it appeared that there was a slat located in her trailer park. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT There was no formal report. DISCUSSION REGARDING A general concensus was felt that a park tour JOINT MEETING WITH should be set for Saturday, April 19 , 1986 , THE MOUNDS VIEW 9:00 a.m. - 11: 00 a.m. Staff indicated that CITY COUNCIL they would speak with the Council to see if that date worked well and set the date ac cordingly. • -2- UPDATE OF RED OAK Staff indicated that a formal letter had been SCHOOL SITE FACILITY submitted to the school district by the City III/ indicating their recommendation that the Red Oak site be sold as surplus property, as no park development monies are available at this time . The school district failed to act on this issue and recommended the site be retained for possible development as a soccer site with the local soccer association being responsible for fund raising. DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL Staff distributed copies of the 1985 annual REPORT report and requested any input or reaction to the report at the regularly scheduled April Commission meeting. AQUATICS SUPERVISOR Staff indicated that at this time they had POSITION UPDATE received over 50 applications for the Aquatics Supervisor position and hoped to complete the process in the next two weeks by having a written exercise followed by a for- mal interview for four to six candidates. Staff indicated that the joint powers agree- ment between the Cities of Mounds View and New Brighton had been formalized and that it appeared that a new Aquatics Supervisor would be on board by early May. It was further stated that Maureen Thielen had4111 accepted a new position in Japan working for a private American school. STAFF REPORT Staff indicated that they had attended the NRPA Executive Development Program in Indiana in early April and that it was a very posi- tive experience . Staff then distributed a copy of the NASA team planning exercise and the Commission took time to complete the pro- gram. In addition, staff indicated that one of the ideas that Kansas had been doing was having a volunteer "rounding up" of residen- tial water bills with the extra dollars going to park development within the city. The Commission thought this was a good idea and asked staff to develop a policy for review at the next Commission meeting. Staff also indicated that the City was in the process of becoming computerized and that the new terminals should be on line by the end of June . Staff also invited the Commission to attend the Community Education breakfast to be held at Edgewood Community Center on Thursday, April 17 at 7: 00 a.m. if at all possible . 4111 -3- ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, • seconded by Commissioner Linnell to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously, 5 ayes, 0 nayes. The meeting was adjourned at 8: 25 p.m. R •ectfully sub• tted , "we _do Bruce K. • -d-rsu , Director Parks, Recreati. and Forestry BKA/sll • • MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission 1111 FROM: Staff DATE: April 29 , 1986 RE: City Aquatics Supervisor The Mounds View City Council formally approved the hiring of Mr. Pete Rechtzigel , III on Monday, April 28, 1986 as the City' s Aquatics Supervisor . The position will be shared with the City of New Brighton on a 50/50 basis and will be responsible for all City aquatics programs including the management of Lakeside Park as well as the Edgewood Community Center pool program. We are pleased to have Pete join our staff and as can be noted in the enclosed resume, his background experience in the area of aquatics is wide and varied including his most recent position as the manager of the aquatics program in School District 197. Mr. Rechtzigel formally began work on Tuesday, April 29 with the City and he will be on hand at Thursday evenings meeting for introduc- tions as well as to respond to any questions you might have of 1110 our City aquatics program. BKA/sll Enclosure • '4 111/1 March 27, 1986 Mr. Bruce Anderson Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Mr. Anderson: The enclosed resume is in response to your advertisement in the March 16th issue of the St. Paul Pioneer Press & Dispatch for an Aquatic Supervisor. As shown in the accompanying resume and enclosures, I have a background in a wide range of educational, work and volun- teer experiences in different organizations which satisfy the basic requirements that are mentioned in the Position Accountability Write- Up. I have applied my background and skills to the development of the Community Education Aquatic Program and its personnel policies at Francis M. Grass Junior High Pool. If it would be of interest to you, I would be happy to share them and the highlights of the preschool swim progression, which I also developed, with you in an interview. • Along with my unique familiarity of a broad range of facilities and programs, I am one of few instructors in the Twin Cities who is certified and experienced in completely instructing the aquatic sec- tion necessary to fully train lifeguards according to the specifi- cations now being recommended by the American Red Cross and required by the City of St. Paul. The combination of my proven management abilities, current American Red Cross certifications, and background emphasizing strong people-oriented and interpersonal skills makes me a viable candidate for the position being offered. My diversity in aquatic programs and skills are an added advantage that further enhance my capabilities in Risk Management and cost recovery efforts that may also be of interest to you. Should you require letters of recommendation or additional references, please contact me and I will make them available to you. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully yours, Pete Rechtzigel Enclosures: 5 I EDWARD (PETE) RECHTZIGEL, III 1776 3rd Street North South St. Paul, MN 55075 4111 ( 612 ) 451-3773 (Res. ) (612 ) 451-3204 (Bus. ) EDUCATION 9/78 - 5/82 Hamline University of Liberal Arts St. Paul, MN 55101 Degree: B.A. , Anthropology Honors & Extracurricular Activities : Hamline University Aquatic League American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor English Language Service Friend from Hamline Luther Memorial Pastors ' Scholarship, 1978 Worked part-time (Refer to WORK EXPERIENCE) 9/75 - 6/78 South St. Paul Senior High School 700 North Second Street South St. Paul, MN 55075 H.S. Diploma: June 1978 Honors & Extracurricular Activities : • Univ. of Minn. High School Journalism Workshop Minn. State Fair 4-H Arts-In Journalism Staff AFS Foreign Exchange Student to Ecuador, 1977 Spanish Club Member of Minnesota Youth Symphony So. St. Paul Senior High Cross Country & Swim Teams Member of National Honor Society 9/77 - 3/78 Inver Hills Community College 8445 E. College Trail Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075 Part-time Spanish Student: Credits in Escrow Community Activities & Honors : Volunteer Instructor for the American Red Cross Aquatic School Licensed as Minnesota Realtor, June 1985 Successfully completed training & F.A.A. Certified as a Pan-Am Flight Attendant, March 1985 Certified as American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, 1984 Appointed to the American Red Cross Water Safety Committee, 1984 - 1987 Elected to Luther Memorial Board of Education, 1981 - 1984 Volunteer & Coordinator for YMCA Adapted Swim Program, 1111 1980 - 1983 Guest Speaker at 1984 Aquatic Conference on Program Management WORK EXPERIENCE 1975 - Present Music Instructor on accordion & guitar Rex Music 32 E. Thompson Avenue, West St. Paul, MN 55118 4111 Supervisor: Edward Rechtzigel , Jr. , Owner 3/83 - Present Pool Supervisor Independent School District No. 197 1897 Delaware Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Supervisor: Sally Warring, Director of Community Education Services Responsibilities : Supervision of staff, inservicing, record keeping, hiring, scheduling & program development. 6/85 - 2/86 Realtor for Realty World-Holly Ridge Realty, Inc. 6575 Cahill Avenue East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075 Supervisors : Tom Scales & Judy Durigan 3/78 - 3/84 Lifeguard & Swimming Instructor South Family Branch YMCA 150 E. Thompson Avenue, West St. Paul , MN 55118 Supervisor: Penedelis Eliou, Executive Director mmers Asst. Mgr. (1982-83 ) , Lifeguard (1978-82 ) , Swimming 79 - 1983 Instructor ( 1979-81 ) , Concessionaire ( 1980-81 ) South St. Paul Parks & Recreation 125 3rd Avenue North, South St. Paul, MN 55075 Supervisor: Randi Nelson, Director of Parks & Recreation Responsibilities : Supervise/evaluate pool staff performance & assure the safety & continued operation of Northview Public Pool. Summer Research Assistant for Hamline Anthropology Department 1982 Hamline University, St. Paul, MN 55101 Supervisor: Dr. Cynthia Cone Responsibilities : Interviewing, observation & report writing. 8/79 - 5/80 House Manager for English Language Service Hamline University, St. Paul, MN 55101 Supervisor: Sheri Tamte, Director of Student Housing Responsibilities : Assist foreign students in adapting and coping with life in the United States . Also monitor Hamline property and student activities. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPERIENCES Lifeguard at Fort Snelling State Park in 1984 , Supervisor - John Lilly Competed in summer A.A.U. swim programs Illiaptain of So. St. Paul Senior High School Swim Team ember of Hamline University Aquatic League (Synchronized swim club) , Spring production every April Working knowledge and experience of pool filtration and chemical systems Assisted in1 Swim-Y-Thon anning and participated in YMCA Swim-Y Thon fund raisers 1983-84 Supervision of maintenance and safety of program at F.M. Grass Junior High Swimming Pool Developed and implemented: - Job Responsibilities for Instructors , Lifeguards, and Aides - Performance Improvement Policy - Emergency Action Procedures - Employee pay scale Responsible for interviewing, testing and training District #197 Community Education pool personnel Developed F.M. Grass preschool swim program Personally instructed or have trained instructors in the following courses at F.M. Grass Pool : - Preschool (Tiny Tots, Wader I , Wader II ) - Red Cross Swim Progression (Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Inter- mediates, and Swimmers ) - Beginning Adult and advanced Beginning Adult classes • - Fitness (Aqua Exercise, Aqua Exercise 55 & over) - Water Safety courses (Advanced Life Saving, Lifeguard Course ) Coordinated Splash Specials at F.M. Grass Pool : - Halloween Extravaganza (Community Splash Party) - National Community Education Day (Splash Special ) - Holiday Madness (The equivalent of a three day winter day camp for children during vacation) - Water Safety Day (community event ) Organized and instructed for special rental groups : - Aquatic section for physical education class of private school - Water safety section for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts - Swim program for Learning Tree Day Care Center Member of American Red Cross Water Safety Committee. Addresses water safety issues and needs of the St. Paul Chapter of the American Red Cross. i .e. Spinal Injury Seminars, Development of Aquatic Facility Evalu- ation, Coordinate Lifeguard Olympics Trained as American Red Cross volunteer instructor for spinal injury seminars UPCOMING EXPERIENCES Guest speaker and demonstrator at 1986 American Red Cross Aquatic Con- ference on Aqua Exercise P.R. Instructor Certification • • American HEALTHANI)SAFETY SERVICES Red Cross INSTRUCTOR AUTHORIZATION EDWARD RECHTZIGIL __ is AUTHORIZED as an INSTRUCTOR in LIFEGUARD This authorization expires December 31,19 87 .„. Chapter State St. Paul Area AterIAV Chapte epresentat' - 111 r ♦��.I *AVIA Chairman, Safety Services Instructor I.U. No. American HEALTH ANI) •ETY SERVICES Red Cross INSTRUCTOR A THORIZATION EDWARD RECIITZIGEL —_ is AUTHORIZED as en INSTRUCTOR in WATER SAFETY This authorization expires December 31,19 87 ___ Chapter State • C •. . 'h MN • Chant it presenlati *IA° ys �Ir SB _ Chairmen, Safety Services. Instructor I.D.11Mq American Red Cross • This is to C' ir' tha hassuca , ��.Ia BASIC I ` '�•. . IR ;. IN • CARDI(I it •:� -; ,U.. 'TATION conducts f � Liil��► XT- 6-2-85 /.Yflecourse completed fA,d,,ror.America's Red(flee •r ?. American Red Cross Iry This certifies that • EDWARD RECHTZIGEL • has completed the MULTIMEDIA STANDARD FIRST AID course of instruction • at St. Paul Red Cross S-.2_5_8 4L .� • Date course completed Ch.rroa.4a,er ',Rel Cron 4111 MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Staff DATE: April 29 , 1986 RE: Board and Commission Members Meeting Commissioners Long , Silvis and Wuori attended a meeting on Tues- day, April 15 at the Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. The topics included policies , legislation and money. Each of the Commissioners will be presenting their perspective on the even- ings activities as well as hopefully providing you a feel for the new Hyland Recreation Center facility. BKA/sll • 1111 MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Staff DATE: April 29 , 1986 RE: Summer Recreation Program Update Enclosed is a copy of the May/June City Newsletter which outlines the summer recreation program offerings. Staff will be on hand at Thursday evenings meeting to discuss the summer programs and well as outline the highlights from the spring program. It should be noted that the adult softball program, that has been filled to capacity, commences games on the week of May 5, 1986. BKA/sll 1110 Enclosure MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission • FROM: Staff DATE: April 29 , 1986 RE: Leisure Industry Digest Sheets Staff has subscribed to the Leisure Industry Digest which pro- duces a monthly look at the trends and outlooks for the leisure and discretionary spending markets. I hope you will find the Leisure Industry Digest sheets interesting as they are informa- tive as to the direction the leisure industry is going. Staff will be providing them as an information only item during the upcoming year. BKA/sll Enclosure 1111 1111 iiii Route to. Inell,SUre9n@KOTZDiligeSit CI "executive summary of current news on the leisure and disercttonaru spending markets. Box 27488 Washington, D.C. 20038-7488 Return to. (202) 232-7107 El Vol. VI, No. 6 TRENDS & OUTLOOK March 31, 1986 Theme parks, fast food restaurants, and other leisure industries that rely on their parents did when these baby-boomers minimum-wage workers need to track em- were living at home. More than 70% of ployment/unemployment rates in their the 5,000 households surveyed say their areas. The low (3.5% to 4%) unemployment living standards equal or exceed those rate in the New York, New Jersey and Con- of their parents; two-thirds report they necticut environs--plus the drop in the are doing "better" or "much better." 16-25 age bracket (down 2 million in the Less than 30% say they are not doing as past five years)--is making the minimum well economically as their parents did. wage a thing of the past. It's not just The survey, "Living Standards: Yesterday affluent areas that are hurting for low and Today, " is available from the Board, wage workers; employers are turning to 845 Third Ave., New York, NY 10022. (212) older, gray-haired men and women to tend 759-0900. hamburger grills, and to handicapped and , mentally retarded for jobs such as dish- washers, chambermaids, and parking lot attendants. Women as Consumers Funworld publication of IAAPA, the Intl of Amusement Parks & Attractions, MuuG OWOR1(JNG WORKNOM ING notes this month reports that recruiting WOMEN WOMEN 'WOMEN difficulties of past 2 summers is worse 1110 now: Americana Amusement Park in Ohio received 5,000 applications in '83 and Member of health club 14.3% 7.9% 3.1% '84 for 450 jobs. Last summer 1,300 ap- Lifestyle Have credit cards 79.6 62.5 49.1 plications were received and $1,000 weekly Went to movies was spent on advertising'. in past 3 months 44.2 39.1 23.9 Virginia suburbs near Washington, D.C. Took foreign vacation have half the unemployment rate of the in past 3 years 22.2 9.7 8.9 city and employers may start using vans Took domestic to transport workers; McDonald's restau- vacation in past year 45.1 36.4 27.3 rants in Fairfield County further north Belong to book club 15.3 10.0 7.5 are transporting workers from the Bronx. Bought from catalog in past year 51.1 42.6 35.8 A report in DIGEST last issue that the American dream has "eroded" for younger In a major review of status of corporate members of the baby-boom generation is women (3/24) , the Wall Street Journal contradicted by a survey released this examined this overlooked market; stats month by the Conference Board, which says are from Simmons Market Research Bureau. that the under-35 generation is doing as well as, or better, economically than IN THIS ISSUE: ADVERTISING 4 TRENDS S OUTLOOK 1 TV - MOVIES - VCR 5 SPECTATOR SPORTS 2 OUTDOOR RECREATION 6 PUBLISHING 2 LEISURE TRAVEL 6 ATTRACTIONS & PRODUCTIONS 3 MUSIC, RECORDS i TAPES 7 FINANCIAL YARDSTICKS 4 SHOW BUSINESS 8 LEISURE INDUSTRY DIGEST is published twenty-four times a year. Business and editorial material should be sent to LEISURE INDUSTRY DIGEST, P.O. Box 27488, Washington, D.C. 20038-7488. Telephone (202) 232-7107. Editor/publisher: Marj Jensen. Contributing editors are Jamie Thomas, Ida Simmons, John Michaels, K. Langhorne Oliver and Robert Trygve Jr. Federal tax I.D. #564-44-2861. Subscription price is $95 a year in U.S., • Canada and Mexico by first class mail. Overseas air mail price is $140 a year. 2 LeisullikagftDigest March 31, 1986 Despitethe cancellation of their TV con SPECTATOR SPORTS tracts, 7 post-season Bowl games could continue. This last holiday, there were 18 bowl games. This next year, TV rights Baseball begins the season next week on will be set at $500,000 unless the NCAA a hopeful note: there'll be no strike this committee has second thoughts.and comes year. But other problems remain, of ris- up with better offer for TV/cable. The ing salaries and declining attendance at NCAA committee meets April 9-11. some franchises that threatens their abil- ity to survive. Where pro football ,shares TV revenues, and basketball players have — -- -- — ---- i agreed to a salary cap in exchange for PUBLISHING share of gross revenues, baseball is still a bare knuckler battle. Some teams may move, which would boost attendance. But it's the salary wars that led 10 of the Five hard cover books sold more than one 26 clubs to report operating losses two million copies last year, Publishers Week.- seasons ago. ly reports, compared with only one in '84: Iaccoca." It was also the top seller for The teams need each other, but in the 10th 1985 at 1_5 million copies. Sales were year since the "free agent' rule came into up in all categories, with adult hard cov- effect, the owners' rule seems to be any- ers up more than 20%, and paperbacks up thing goes. Cost of running a team is 13%. The leading fiction hard cover was estimated at $20 million a year, which re- Jean Auel's 'The Mammoth Hunters,* third quires about 2 million attendance. While in her series, which sold 1.47 million the L.A. Dodgers can draw 3 million, the copies. Best-selling paperback was V.C. Seattle Mariners draw 1 million, and have Andrews' "Seeds of Yesterday," which sold less TV revenue. 3.5 million copies. OthBaseball overall is in good shape; since top sellers last year included James 1976, attendance has climbed 50% and rev- Michener's "Texas,' 1.37 million, and Gar- enues more than tripled, to $625 million, rison Keillor's "Lake Wobegon Days,' 1.1 with an expectation they'll hit $850 mil- million. Non-fiction's best was "Yeager- lion two years from now. One element that An Autobiography," at one million, and keeps five teams going: broadcasters and "Elvis and Me," 800,000 copies. cable TV companies have a direct stake. * * * * * * * South Korea hasn't signed either of two Pro football training doesn't begin for international copyright agreements, so a while, but already financial losses are pirating of books, records or videos in predicted for half of the 28 National Foot- the country is not yet illegal. But in ball League teams. Four teams lost money a significant move of recent weeks, sev- in the 1984 season; but 7 lost money last eral publishers there have negotiated year. Here, too, salary escalation seems contracts or signed contracts to pay roy- to be the culprit, according to the NFL alties for books by Alvin Toffler, Norman Management Council. That, and the end of Mailer, Ken Follett, Leo Buscaglia, and TV contracts, which are under renegotia- others (NY Times 3/19) . Pressures have tion. Player costs last season averaged come from Seoul's desire not to antagon- $15.3 million a team, and TV revenue per ize the U.S. as it introduces its Excel team averaged $16.2 million. auto and gears up for the 1988 Summer Olympic Games. But salaries increased 20% last year, and another 16% hike is anticipated this year A recent study showed South Korea, Singa- which would bring salary average to about pore and Taiwan as the leading countries $235,000. Four years ago, the average in book piracy. Losses of $1 billion a was $90,000. The NFL is not settling year in English-language books is 75% out suit with U.S. Football League, but has of American royalties; that figure exceeds scheduled an Aug. 3 game at London's total exports for 1984 by $110 million. Wembley Stadium between Chicago Bears and Korea has almost 2,400 registered publish- Dallas Cowboys. ers. * * * * * * * * Print media purchases have rivaled elec- The USFL, which switched from spring to tronic buys in the past year. When Gan- fall season this year, is down to 7 teams nett completed its purchase of the Evening but plans schedule and hopes to replace News Association in Detroit for $717 mil- Baltimore team that dropped out last lion, the expanding company owned 91 ne month. papers, 8 tv stations, and 15 radio sta� tions. Earnings for this year are estixi ted at $3.85 a share compared to $3.15 of March 31, 1986 LehmreluftftENgest 3 1985, despite operating loss from USA To- Construction should be complete by June d� this year of $40 to $45 million. Last on $4.5 million Oak Mountain Amphitheater Sar that loss was about $85 million. near Birmingham, (Ala.) , which is site of "live" Hank Williams Jr. album for Warner Bros. to be recorded during June While the New York Times is satisfied with 20-21 dates. New Era Prods. ' Tony Ruffino its 10% share of the metropolitan house- wanted own house. . .and built one (AB 3/22) holds, that compares with the Chicago Tri- bunes 23%, the Los Angeles Times 24%, the Boston Globe's 36%, and the Washington An 18.6% value-added tax in France has Post's 55%. Last year, the N.Y. Times had snagged signing of a contract for the revenues of $1.2 billion Cup 300% in 10 $2.2 billion European Disneyland, which years). and profits of $100.2 million, up may still be built, outside Paris. One from $12.8 million in 1975. other glitch to be resolved is Disney Co. interest in clause on arbitration by arm of World Bank; French government's Petersen Publishing's 11 magazines about approval would require legislation, says cars/motorcycles/hunting/photography/skin Variety. diving reach "one out of three adult men" in their 3.87 million circulation. Seven Visitor surveys at Six Flags' Power Plant of the 11 reached new advertising page in Baltimore show that more live enter- records in the first quarter of 1986. R. tainment could help sagging attendance, J. Reynolds Tobacco is the only advertiser still disappointing after $3 million was • in all 11; Honda is next, with 10. Gen- spent on attractions, and ticket prices eral Motors is 4th largest advertiser. were reduced. David Rosenwasser, market- ing director for the 1984 Olympics, has been hired as general manager of the $33 million attraction. ATTRACTIONS & PRODUCTIONS A lottery drawing will be held to deter- mine who gets a chance at tickets for the Fourth of July celebration in New York for Statue of Liberty 100th birthday. Prg brings reopening of theme parks,II, Some tickets are free and some cost $200. orth and South. Double-digit millions Apart from the lottery are tickets priced f $$$ have been spent renovating and at $10,000 a pair for July 3 ceremony on expanding: Kings Dominion at Doswell, Va. board J.F. Kennedy aircraft carrier with has a new $3 million roller coaster; Opry- President Reagan. Giants Stadium is site land in Nashville commemorates its 15th of gala July 4. Brochure (costs $1) from anniversary April 12. Six Flags Magic Liberty, PO Box 2021, Murray Hill Station, Mountain outside L.A. debuts a stand-up New York, NY 10156. roller coaster May 17, when park goes on fulltime schedule. * * * * * * * Combine Disneyland and Jim Rouse's harbor- front festival marts, and San Diego has Nevada State Fair's dates were moved to a result known as Horton Plaza downtown, Aug. 12-17 from post-Labor Day, to boost with a complex of movie theaters, museum attendance affected by colder weather of of contemporary art--with legit theater previous fairs and need for children to to come. Plus, shopping mall. The rest attend school. A sixth date was added. of downtown surrounding area has long way Fair board had considered July dates, but to go on matching upgrade. conflicts with county fairs tipped vote to August Alameda County (Ca.) Fair Board approved $7 million budget; Six Flags Great America theme park at portion for capital improvements amounts Gurnee, I1. is taking "The Edge" ride out to $265,000 (Fairs & Expositions, March) . of operation. Accident in '84 sparked investigation that showed ride had never been inspected by any agency. Congress Canada i Caribbean: EXPO 86 passed the is considering bill on limited safety in- 75% mark last month for ticket sales paid spections. for: more than 10 million of targeted * * * * * * * 13,7500,000 Caribbean Cultural Fes-' For the first time, two casinos in Atlan- tival July 26-Aug9 on island of Guade- tic City--Trump Casino Hotel and Trump's loupe is one of the most ambitious cul- Castle in the marina section--are owned tural events in recent years for area. by the same person, Donald Trump. He 111/1 * * * * * * * bought out his partner this month, and is talking expansion, despite report (3/20) 4 March 31, 1986 that profits for the 11 casinos dropped McDonald's, which has more than 9,000 fran- 56.4% last year to $51.5 million. That chises around the world, has finally got decline followed 1984 decline from $169 one in Rome, one of 500 in Europe million of 1983 (1984 profit was $118.2 for fiscal year, Toys "R"Us upped earnin millionl . by 7.5% through growth of new stores. Net income was $120 million; sales jumped 16% Slumping oil industry revenues are impact- to $1.97 billion. Fourth quarter holiday ing Canada's already faltering economy. sales increased 10% to $924 million; sales Entertainment industry particularly is in existing stores increased 2% affected; Calgary Stampede did fair busi- Winnebago Industries Inc. fourth quarter ness, but Canadian fairs are counting on earnings of $6.3 million was 7% increase recent agreement with music organizations Kodak is acquiring printing and to help bottom line. New formula calls publishing companies Lorimar-Tele- for "per day" fee, rather than percentage pictures Corp. reported sharp drop in of gross, for fairs with less than 75,000 earnings for first 6 months of fiscal '86 "paid." Of about 750 fairs in Canada, 17 to $3.1 million compared with $23.3 mil- draw more than 75,000. lion for period a year ago. Increased TV development and disappointing box of- fice for "Power" film were partially to Organizers of events offering free drinks blame. were ruled "not liable", should accident occur to customers after leaving event; ABC's net income fell 19% last year; 29% ruling by 'Rhode Island superior court was drop came in 4th quarter before acquisi- noted by Amusement Business (3/15) . tion by Capital Cities. Revenue fell 11% to $3.31 billion, down from $3.71 billion; earnings of $158.4 million were down from $195.3 million in 1984. ABC's last place FINANCIAL YARDSTICKS cial1ng per oamong rmance,1eaccordingaffected Wall1nan- St. Journal analysis. Also, 1984 figures were distorted by heavy Olympic advertising. As the Administration revised downward its data on the last quarter of 1985, and economists turn gloomy on the near-term 1111/outlook, the worst of the news regards A D V ERT I S I N C the data and collection system itself. The private sector doesn't replicate the federal studies; rather, additional sur- veys are built on information obtained Newspaper advertising revenues were up 78 from Census Bureau/Bureau of Labor Sta- last year to $25.2 billion, following a tistics (BLS) and other agencies. Many 14.3% gain in 1984. Newspapers are ahead studies have been dropped--by the feds of ca�ercial TV, which came in just under (the Natl Travel Survey, for one) and the $20 billion, up slightly from $19.15 bil- private sector (Nielsen's participant and lion in 1984. Classified ad spending was spectator sports) . up 9.4% to $8.38 billion, according to the Newspaper Advertising Bureau. Nation- While the need for more data and under- al advertising accounted for $3.35 billion. standing grows, the availability and re- liability of existing information comes It didn't take long for Reagan Adminis- into question. The federal government tration to back down on proposal to limit has taken steps by ending its "snap" tax deduction for advertising expenses. forecasts until it can be more confident AdvAge (3/17) says private briefing for about analysis and projections. industry leaders revealedtax planners hadn't done enough homework; proposed tax Meanwhile, contradictions abound. Within changes would have caused more trouble days after the stock market surged through than they were worth. the 1800 barrier, because interest rates continued to decline, some analysts were Networks sold more than $880 million in arguing that interest rates wouldn't be daytime advertising, upfront, a 10% drop falling this way if the economy were as from 1984-85. Late night ad sales are in strong, or strengthening, as a Dun & Brad- better shape, AdvAge reports, but sports street survey indicated . (in a release" are still soft. March 19) . D&B said 1985 was a lull period; strong consumer demand and reduced competition from imports have raised ex- Advertisers who aim for the upscale cus- ecutives' expectations from 68% in the tomer in the New York area probably aim first quarter to 72% that sales would for the New York Times and its Sunday ma. rise in the second quarter that begins azine. Though circulation is only about tomorrow, April Fools Day. 10% of households in NY metropolitan area, March 31, 1986 laisurebaligest 5 Sunday paper goes to about 1.6 million The 'scrambling' issue has been heating 1110people. Ads generate revenues of about up in Washington for several months, the $13 million. Half of Times readers have WSJournal noted (3/24) and executives of college degree or higher and live in house- Time Inc. (Home Box Office) , Viacom Intl holds that earn more than $35,000 a year. and Tele-Communications Inc. are forward- ing documents to the Justice Dept., which is conducting an investigation. TV - MOVIES - V C R The three TV networks want changes in 1970 rules that prohibt them from selling their programs and from holding an inter- A three-year survey by Columbia Pictures est in programs produced for prime time, on entertainment choices of 12,000 fami- which are then syndicated. The "rerun" lies did not have much encouragment for market is estimated at $1 billion a year filmmakers; conducted the past 3 Septem- (WSJ 3/24) ; studios and networks are far bers, the survey showed that among the apart in any possible settlement, despite 10-19 age group, going to movies had de- meeting this month. clined 23%. The over-50 age group, though, attended 11% more films last year than in 1983. What is not clear is how the chang- NFL Films got a jump on the Super Bowl ing demographics affected findings: there and had the Chicago Bears' 1985 season are fewer young people and more older ones. in the can in early February, rather than May--and that gamble has paid off with Everyone agrees that the film box office sales of more than 120,000 cassettes, at has stayed level, for a number of competi- $19.95. Last year's champions, the San tive reasons (VCR the toughest one) . The Francisco 49ers, cassette sold 5,000 board of governors of the Natl Assn of copies. Theator Owners heard from Col Pic exec Peter Seeley that the industry promote a The fickle TV viewer has done it again, "Go Out and See a Movie" campaign." to 'Good Morning, America' again to the "A-Team.' The ABC/GMA show had pulled away from competition (Today, CBS Morning •Escalating costs of TV series, especially Newsl last year and was a moneymaker. Now the hour-long segments, will transform it's slipping fast, and extensive rework next season, as low cost sitcoms return, is planned. Despite guest stars and hype Even high-priced hits could take on a dif- NBC's 'A-Team" also is slipping. ferent look. Studios would take a loss * * * * * * * upfront on series, such as "Magnum, F.I.," Oscar nominations are perhaps compliment because the investment would come back in syndication. Where "Miami Vice" costs enough in themselves, but 'Color Purple' Universal about $1.25 million an episode people must have been surprised and more (and NBC pays $950,000 for 2 showings) , than slightly disappointed at Academy 'Magnum' was syndicated for about $1.8 Awards shutout. "Out of Africa" also had million a show. Now, however, the inde- 11 nominations; 7 awards were made. Now pendent buyers of syndicated shows are to see how that translates at box office. beginning to balk at high prices--and are beginning to produce their own material. Metromedia, in largest sale of radio sta- tions ever, gets out of broadcasting. In all, sale of TV/radio outlets totaled $3 The Cannon Group, noted for its low bud- billion past year. get adventure films (Runaway Train, Death Wish III) , is looking for a more respect- able image (and perhaps more financing) Whether 'pay per view" has an immediate in its announcement that Cannon has signed market will be tested over the Memorial Anthony Quinn to star in "Zorba" remake Day weekend when "Rocky IV' is offered of 1964 film and Broadway play. Cannon to cable homes at same time video hits also has signed Al Pacino for "American stores. The Natl Cable TV Assn. , meeting Buffalo" film of Broadway play, and for in Dallas this month, assesses p-p-v in remake of 1970 film, "The Investigation". its infancy (Variety) ; the technology to • Company's long-term debt jumped last year connect with possible 7 million homes from $14 million at end of 1984 to $73 (termed "addressable") is in early stage. million last September. Cannon made its track record on films such as "Treasure of the Four Crowns," which grossed $10 Warner Brothers has been getting top re- million in U.S. on $2 million budget. views from Wall Street, even though none of top 5 films of 1985 were theirs; WB had 7 of the next 15 and took in more money 6March 31, 1986 than any other studio. Company's record ---- ----- ----- labels are expected to do even better when LEISURE TRAVEL compact disk manufacturing plants come on . line. Company recovered from fiscal dis- aster of Atari's fall. For the first time in 10 years, San Fran- cisco's visitors bureau is running an ad OUTDOOR RECREATION campaign nationally (Chicago, Dallas, New York and Houston) in editions of Southern Living, Sunset, Texas Monthly, Newsweek, Time and Travel & Leisure, AdvAge says. The President's Commission on Americans The goal is tourists to fill 22,000 hotel Outdoors (PCAO) has scheduled some more rooms not needed by conventions which have meetings: May 9 in New Orleans and May booked the Moscone Center to 96%. The 12 in San Bernardino (Ca.) in addition to city's biggest year was 1979 when 2.72 April 3-4 in Boston and Durham (NH) . The million tourists spent at least one night Commission's broad mandate to consider in hotels; that figure fell to 2.57 mil- any, and all, possibilities, evidently lion in 1984, the year of the strong $$$ includes consideration of a separate agen- that sent Americans abroad and kept for- cy to manage nat'l parks/forests, along eign visitors away. lines of National Endowments for Arts. PCAO, 1111 - 20th St. NW, 5th floor, Wash- Tourism competition has become 'stiff,' ington, DC 20036. (202) 634-7130. especially for the pleasure traveler, who are about half of the city's visitors. Another 16% attend conventions/meetings; Racers and triathlon athletes have pushed the remainder visit family and friends, development of lightweight bicycles, such conduct business, or combine business and as those used by U.S. gold medal winners pleasure. The goal is a 19% increase in at '84 Olympics. Sales of 11 million bi- hotel stays over the next 5 years. cycles last year were about 50% for new product, priced at $300 to $1,200. Ahead: automatic transmissions. The perennial argument of preservationists vs. tourism/development/jobs has flared anew in several Hawaiian communities, tar- Minnesota boasted the first snowmobile geted for hotel and resort construction by club in North America, in 1961. Sport Laurance Rockefeller, David Murdock and • now is $300 million a year factor in econ- United Airlines' parent company, among omy of state of 17.5 million golfers, others. The island of Hawaii is the site 25% account for 77% of all rounds played. of the largest private construction proj- Half of golfers play less than 8 times a ect in the state's history, says NY Times year Country club revenues rose 76% correspondent Robert Lindsey, in a series in past 10 years, while expenses rose 79%, of articles this month. This $360 million according to Pannell Kerr Forster study. project is planned by Hyatt and is fought Virginia now permits cut in by the Sierra Club and coalition. The personal property tax on boats by 70% to Environmental Protection Agency gave OK. .05%. California charges 1% of assessed value; Texas tax can be $1.63 per $100 As the Senate debates shifting control assessed value. * * * * * of two Washington-area airports to local or regional control (Dulles, National), Proposal for $12 million restaurant at a group of British investors has offered Bryant Park redevelopment behind New York up to $1 billion for the properties. In- City Public Library has been withdrawn. creased landing fees could make the air- Warner LeRoy, manager of Tavern on the ports more of an investment; improvements Green, would have put his own money into estimated at $500 million have been tar- restaurant. The $18 million park upgrade geted as needed at the two hubs. will go ahead. * * * * * * * Overnight camping in the national parks totals about 600,000 a year, and has been Ticketmaster's purchase of Ticket World declining. The state parks, by contrast, host about 60 million overnight campers, is completed, and the combination sells or about 100 times as many. Total visits, 60 million tickets a year in 30 markets. Ticket World gave company entry to New however, are roughly twice as many: 640 York; its beginnings 10 years ago were in million for the states and 265 million in the national parks. City/county parks Albuquerque, New Mexico. have about 3 billion visits a year. * * * * * * * March 31, 1986 labinliftgatagellt7 She had to cancel some appearances last MUSIC, RECORDS & TAPES year Of illness, but Dolly Par- 41) ton returned this year with 'Trio' album to be released in the fall, and with plans The Country Music Assn. promised a full- for opening May 2 of DOLLYWOOD theme park court press in campaign to revitalize in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Seating has been listener interest and record purchasing; expanded to 10,000 at amphitheatre; $5 CBS Morning News assisted with Tammy Wy- million Riverfront Junction section at nette profile (3/21) and the Judds, ap- park formerly known as Silver Dollar City. pearing on the Phil Donahue syndicated * * * * * * * show are credited by him with "saving The 25th anniversary tour of the Beach country music." Time magazine kicked in Boys kicks off May 19 at a San Diego (3/24) with length_, covthe Loretta Johnson Padre baseball game. Sunkist will spon- sisters who founded the Loretta Lynn In- sor the tour, which includes 5 other con- ternational Fan Club. certs tied with sporting events, 15 fairs and 20 coliseums, plus some outdoor ap- IN BRIEF: Whitney Houston's Grammy wins pearances in the summer, Amusement Busi- are crediting with boosting her record ness reported (3/22) ; 80 dates are planned. sales 30% to 40%; the American Music Aw- * * * * * * * * ards in January also helped Legisla- tion in Congress to reduce royalties for Amnesty International is looking for D.S. songwriters on syndicated local TV shows acts of caliber of Sting and U2 to join was countered in D.C. with appearances by 'Caravan for Human Rights' tour; venture Donna Summer, Lee Greenwood, Marvin Ham- is produced by Bill Graham. After stops lisch and Marilyn Bergman It's no in S.F., Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta and longer Kool, the New York Jazz Festival. Chicago, "Caravan" ends tour June 15 with Rather it's JVC, the Japanese Victor Corp. benefit at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford which will sponsor the June 20-29 event. (NJ1 . MTV will televise. Festival schedule is to be announced next month. Three cities and five sellout crowds were Through invitation only, a talent search recorded by ZZ Top and Jimmy Barnes bill: is underway nationally for rock, R&B, and St. Louis Arena 2/19-20 had audiences of country acts. Competitions will be held 29,069 and gross of $436,035 for high. in 10 major markets: L.A., New York, Nash- March 1 at Cincinnati's Riverfront Coli- ville, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Seattle, seum brought crowd of 14,749 and $224,922. Atlanta, Denver and New Orleans. The an- Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis (3/5-6) had nouncement this month for the "Willie Nel- 20,440 crowd and $306,600 gross, AB says. son/Wrangler Music Invitational" said 21 acts (7 from each category) will compete in each city; in the late fall, 30 final- For years, record labels in Europe and ists will be taped for a TV special which Japan reissued vintage U.S. soul and R&B; is to air in January, 1987. Susan Hack- now a small boom in '50s and '60s is from ney Assoc. will produce/promote; contact major labels like MCA Records, which pick- SHA, 7 Music Circle North, Nashville, TN ed defunct Chess catalog. RCA reissued 37203. (615) 244-7976. Sam Cooke and has sold 100,000 copies of "Live at the Harlem Square Club." Newsweek (3/241.. LeriSUrek@rDilgeSt (202) 232-7107 P.O. Box 27488 Washington, D.C. 20038-7488 Subscription Rates NAME $95 a year in COMPANY U.S. - Canada - and Mexico ADDRESS 1111/ CITY STATE $140 a year overseas ZIP TELEPHONE( ) AIR MAIL SIGNATURE 8 March 31, 1986 -- - larger theaters across the country has SHOW BUSINESS budget range of $1 million to $8.4 million in 1985. They represent nearly half of total group's financial activity. Among Spring has brought the bloom back to the smaller sample are Circle in the Squ- 1110 are, Long Wharf, the Mark Taper Forum, Broadway, as receipts rose more than 14% Old Globe, Yale Repertory, Guthrie, and in the 41st week of season, and attendance the Folder. Copies of study from TCG, growth of 7% took paid attendance past 61%. 355 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017. All 19 productions improved, Variety said. On the road, attendance soared, and $6.1 million in receipts was led by Dreamgirls The $67.5 million (Canadian) that Canada's at Fox in Atlanta, setting house record major arts support organization received with gross of $678,008 in one-week run, from the government this fiscal year is being channeled to too few recipients, a "Precious Sons," which opened March 20 at task force has reported, in 21 volumes. Longacre, conducted market research which A sharp cut is proposed in the National showed theater-goers want more info on Film Board's $C63 million; much of this shows/plot. Producers responded, in ads, work could be done by the private sector, and also have top price of $25 weeknites. the report says. No further cuts should Direct mail campaign, at cost of $11,000, be made in the budget of the Canadian is expected to pay off with $30,000 mini- Broadcasting Corp., and the Canada Coun- mum. cil arts organization should reorient its . support more to a "market development and Deficits for half of the country's non- arts promotion role." Recommendations profit professional theaters last season , were referred to House of Commons commit- has,some serious implications for talent" tees. development, the Theatre Communications Group notes in its just-released survey, Just as news gets too gloomy about cost Theatre Facts 85. The 217 participating of bringing productions to Broadway, along theaters played to 14.2 million people. comes report of play like 'Benefactors,' The theaters spent $240 million present- a British import. Surprisingly, as of 3/16 ing 52,341 performances of 2,710 produc- play had earned $55,000 above its produc- tions. And had a collective deficit of tion cost, and is turning profit of $35,000 more than $4.5 million. f a week (NY Times 3/191 . Last season, only two dramas -- "Hurlyburly" and "Biloxi • While federal, corporate and foundation Blues" -- paid back investors. Film contributions are declining, state sup- rights of $110,000 were still due invest- port to sample theaters showed a 69% in- ors; stars Glenn Close and Sam Waterston crease in past 5 years. The other 3 areas are considered draws because of movies of support are increasing, but at much they had starred in. Broadway production slower rate, and represent smaller per- was delayed 7 months for them. cent of support. Attendance has grown 7% over 1980-31 sea- Washington's Helen Hayes Awards will be son that is baseline for study; box office presented April 28. Arena Stage gained income climbed 12%, although many tickets 22 nominations in 8 categories. The 95 have jumped 63% or more. Over 5 years, nominees were selected from 155 plays earnings and expenses for 37 sample the- produced by 26 area theaters; number of aters increased 61% each. This sample of plays is up from 10.3 last year. L : -- r hisud - _��Kest Marj Jensen, Editor (202) 232-7107 J h1A.R^S r .U„ J P.O. Box 27488, Washington, D.C. 20038-7488 p . Pfd c� ��i'!�i i R17:11____1:: FIRST CLASS M/IL City of Mounds View I 2401 Hwy 10 1 Mounds View, MN 55112 1111 Route to. isui a ° ° ° An executive summary of current news on the leisure and discretionary spending markets. ° Box 27488 Washington, D.C. 20038-7488 Return to: (202) 232-7107 Vol. VI, No. 8 — April 30, 1986 TRENDS & OUTLOOK Though the economy is signaling mixed mes- FINANCIAL YARDSTICKS sages, expectations are high that vacation travel this summer will launch the boom in leisure spending that the industry has been Interest rates are down...except on credit anticipating over the past 5 years of reces- card debt. Many in Congress are concerned sion and recovery. Consumer confidence has and have held hearings. Little is expec- been edging upwards to the high marks of the ted, although the publicity and pressure late 1970s, and promotional spending by des- may pay off and have some impact on the tinations and attractions indicates a high rates. 111 level of competition. (Expanded report in TOP 1 0 LEISURE TRAVEL section.) A $750 million investment by Canadian int- CREDIT CARD LENDERS erests (plus $115 million more by corporate AND INTEREST RATES sponsors) is on the line in EXPO 86, which THESE FIGURES, FIRST COMPILED opens Friday (May 2) for a six months run. IN OCTOBER 1985, HAVE REMAINED The 14 million "ticket days" goal will at- UNCHANGED THROUGH APRIL 1986 tract about 3 million visitors from the U.S. • to Vancouver, British Columbia--and other Lender Interest Rate areas of Canada, which is billing itself as a foreign and exotic destination in a Sears 21.0% massive ad and promotional campaign. Citicorp 19.8% Montgomery Ward 21.6% Just as two other Expos of the 1980s-- Bank of America 19.8% in Knoxville and New Orleans--transforma- American Express 18.0% tion of dingy waterfront areas has been a J.C. Penney 21.0% crucial selling point to backers. Despite First of Chicago Bank 19.8% the losses racked up in New Orleans, the Chemical Bank 19.5% waterfront development will continue under the Rouse Co. of Harborplace, South Street Chase Manhattan Bank 9% and similar festival markets. EXPO 86, Manufacturers Bank 17.89% the last one in this century, will have a Source:Office of Rep.Charles E.Schumer(0-N.Y.) $200 million deficit at first, with some permanent facilities to show for the $1 billion spent to produce the event. Figures for Holiday Inns in this issue are for holdings at the end of 1985. As of the Princess Di and HRH, the Prince of Wales, end of March, Holiday appears to have add- open EXPO, which now is anticipating that ed 37,000 rooms at 150 properties. Not in- visits could hit 16 million. cluded in the other report are 27,000 rooms at 175 Embassy/Hampton/Residence Inns prop- erties plus 3,500 rooms at 5 Harrah's. The IN THIS ISSUE: TRENDS & OUTLOOK 1 PARTICIPANT SPORTS 4 FINANCIAL YARDSTICKS 1 SHOW BUSINESS 5 SPECTATOR SPORTS 2 ADVERTISING 6 LEISURE TRAVEL 3 MUSIC, RECORDS & TAPES 7 PUBLISHING 4 ATTRACTIONS & PRODUCTIONS 8 • LEISURE INDUSTRY DIGEST is published twenty-four times a year. Business and editorial material should be sent to LEISURE INDUSTRY DIGEST, P.O. Box 27488, Washington, D.C. 20038-7488. Telephone (202) 232-7107. Editor/publisher: Marj Jensen. Contributing editors are Jamie Thomas, Ida Simmons, John Michaels, K. Langhorne Oliver and Robert Trygve Jr. Federal tax I.D. #564-44-2861. Subscription price is $95 a year in U.S., Canada and Mexico by first class mail. Overseas air mail price is $140 a year. 2 LehmwelbAsOODklest April 30, 1986 company has been making its money, however, on the sale of its properties ratherthan SPECTATOR SPORTS from room revenues ( NY.� Times 4/222)) 1111/ Coca-Cola stock will split 3-for-1 June 16 as 1st quarter profits jumped 14.2% over last year on revenue gain of 11.6%; reven- Horse racing begins a critical season this ue was $1.9 billion and net was $161.2 mil- weekend with the start of the Triple Crown lion. Operating income for entertainment in Louisville (Ky.) , site of Saturday's sector was up because of syndicated TV famed Kentucky Derby. Some favored colts programming RCA earnings were up are injured and the lack of "star" quality 12.9% for quarter thanks to strong perfor- horses has hurt TV ratings and interest. mance of front-running NBC. Sales were Competing events last year lured a top up 10.6%. Net income was $73.4 million, horse away from participating in all 3 as NBC earnings jumped 50%, exceeding ex- Crown events; that problem was solved by pectations. RCA's takeover by General the industry's decision that en':ries were Electric will be completed later this year. for all of the Crown races. * * * * * * * * Increasingly, racing is challenged by gam- Despite a study that shows the benefits ing (casinos, lotteries etc.) legal and of airline deregulation to carriers and illegal that's on the rise nationally. If travelers, United's UAL parent had a loss the four new lotteries,-including Califor- of $103 million the first quarter because nia's, weren't enough competition, then of industry fare wars that are expected racing crippled itself with strikes (Track to mean $500 million losses overall. AMR, Topics) . And, once again, horse racing the parent of American Airlines, also re- lost its #1 rating for spectator sports. ported sharply lower earnings of $4.2 mil- Thoroughbred racing increased its specta- lion--down from $60.2 million a year ago. tor count by 215,430 but the decline of UAL had revenues of $1.96 billion, up 23%, 1.3 million in standard-bred racing fans but expenses for acquiring Hertz Corp. and dropped racing to second-place (behind expanding Pacific air routes were up about baseball) with a total of 73.4 million, a million fewer than 1984. These figures, the same amount, bythe way, were compiled by The Daily The Brookings Institution study published Racing Form. this month showed that airline deregulation has resulted in $5,7 billion in annual ben- According to TDRF (above) , baseball regal. efits to air travelers--plus $2.5 billion ed its fl status by increasing attendance in added earnings for the carriers. The by nearly 2.1 million for the regular major study's data and conclusions, however, are season,league to a record total of 46.8 g based on years 1983 and earlier. Other million. Another 3 million increase was sources noted that 87% of air traffic to- registered for minor leagues and college day is discount compared to 35% under reg.- attendance. The grand total: 78.3 million. ulated travel. "Hub and spoke" networks have benefitted travelers in small cities. The 1st Sports Conference June 23-24 at the Waldorf in NYC will bring together the Canada's current "takeover wave" is behind people who package sports programs and the the big 1985 wave in the U.S. and is more buyers in the media. Newstar Sports (212) concentrated, a study by the Toronto news- 213-1100 for info CBS is paying $3- paper Globe and Mail indicates. Just 9 $5 million for US tv rights to the 1987 families accounted for 46% of stock shares Pan American Games, to be held in Indian- traded on the Toronto stock exchange in apolis Aug. 7-23, 1987. Half of the $30 1984, and between 1975-79 the dollar value million budget for the Games comes from of mergers in Canada was 5 times as large corporate sponsors. Some 6,500 athletes as those in the U.S. (adjusted for size of and coaches from 37 nations will compete country's economy) . The past 5 years, the in 27 sports. merger trend has been 215 times as large, and the improving Canadian economy seems Univ of Houston students don't want to end to be making acquisitions more attractive, all inter-collegiate athletic programs, but Canada's economy is rising faster than that they have objected strongly to a $90 a se- of the U.S. by about a percentage point, mester fee which subsidizes in part the and interest rates are falling faster. school's $6.5 million athletic budget; the fee was to be raised and a student vote by 6-1 wants and end to all such subsidies. Lincoln Park Zoo is recruiting new members Most of the budget comes from ticket/tv thru a direct mail company, Cramer-Kraselt revenues and booster donations { Direct, which is donating $30,000 worth Tampa was awarded the Hall of Fame Bowl of time in the TV/mail campaign. to debut its new Tampa Stadium; it will be Florida's 4th post-season bowl game. The April 30, 1986 1.1411UrckitIOSIiy,Digellt3 iCitrus Bowl will begin at noon Jan. 1, so created a buoyant mood within the industry its starting time will be the first of six across the board. Competition is intense New Year's Day bowl games to be televised, and costly: New York spent $9.4 million ABC signed a 4-year contract for game; NBC on promotion last year and will boost that televised last year's (Dec. 28) game. to $15 million this fiscal year, just under the amount Illinois spends. * * * * * * * * Golfing star Bernhard Langer of Germany will limit appearances in U.S. because LODGING UPDATE: All areas of the country earnings are now subject to taxation here experienced declines in hotel occupancy under new ruling that affects non-citizens. rate last year over 1984, a new report by Other sports, such as tennis, with top Laventhol & Horwath shows. The Northeast stars from other countries are looking at had the highest overall rate once again at ruling, which makes total income subject 70.1%, down from 72.4%. Lowest rates were to U.S. taxes, not just income in States. in the North Central and South Central ar- eas: Des Moines (56.2%) , Houston (48.1%) A nonresident alien is limited on the num- and Tulsa (46.1%) trailed. ber of days that can be spent in U.S. be- forebeing taxed on income inside/outside this country. TOP HOTELS The U.S.hotel industry is increasingly dominated by its top 10 hotel chains, LEISURE TRAVEL ranked here by number of rooms in the United States at the end of 1985. Rooms Chain Properties Two years ago a strong dollar lured mil- 280,102 Holiday Inns 1,527 lions of Americans abroad, and now with Best Western the dollar's decline millions of foreign 1165,940 International 1,823 visitors are expected in the U.S. this year, perhaps the highest number in the 102,245 Sheraton Corp. 413 past 5 years--more than 22 million. Half 101,517 Hilton Hotels 274 •generally are from Canada, but large num- 89,888 Ramada Inns 537 bers of Brits, West Germans and French 69,445 MarrlottCOrp. 152 will spend billions of dollars, much more Quality inns aZ than the $14 billion they spent last year. 59,363 International 462 .-- (By (By comparison, U.S. visitors abroad spent $24 billion.) i 54,825 ' Howard Johnson 457 CC w Days Inns The 10 top cities are New York, #1 and at 49,687 of America 309 5 least 50% ahead of the #2 city, Los Ange- j 45,082 Motel6 403 5 les, with San Francisco close behind at #3. X Miami and Orlando are #4 and #7, with Wash- ington, D.C. and Honolulu in between. Las SOURCE:American Hotel&Motel Asssociation 1 Vegas, Chicago and Boston complete the list compiled by the U.S. Travel & Tourism Ad- The national occupancy rate of 64.4% last ministration of the Commerce Dept. year compared with 65.8% in 1984. Some cities improved: Detroit's 76.1% compares The boom year that has been awaited for with 72.6% in 1984; other cities in the more than 5 years may finally be at hand North Central area--Cleveland, Cincinnati this summer, with terrorism an unfortunate and St. Louis--also improved. New York reason for domestic travel by many Ameri- City continued strong at 72.5% (down from cans. The 6.5 million who traveled abroad 75.2% in 1984) and Washington, D.C. rose are just a small portion of the nearly 200 from 70.8% in 1984 to 72.4% despite adding million vacationers this year who will set 3,900 hotel rooms, a 10.2% increase. Al- an expected record in spending and visits most as many will be added this year, but to many domestic attractions. in suburban areas. Major hotel additions near the Convention Center will open next Florida's tourism director is confident year, although the restored Willard Hotel the state will surpass last year's levels opens this fall. of $22 billion in spending by more than 30 million visitors. National park visits set a record last year (though overnight DISNEY/CRUISE ARRANGEMENT. Bruce Nieren- camping was down) . Bus charters are 10% berg gained quite a reputation in the way ahead of last year. Auto trips will be •loner, says the Triple A. hepromotedNorwegian-Caribbean Lines. Now he's on his own as a partner in Premier Cruise Lines, which started in 1983 with one ship--and a new idea: use Port Canav- ,i, he steep drop in gas prices, and the steady pace of economic improvement has eral as home base, and throw in a Disney World package for free. 4 LiiistienitdmikriPtest April 30, 1986 Only about 5% of the population has ever Sales increased 24% to $51.5 million, bu taken a cruise; last year's figures were earnings dropped from $4 million to $3.6 about 2.2 million. The industry is test- million. Revenue for the year increased ing a generic ad campaign in Kansas City 20% to $137.3 million; profits grew 3%. and St. Louis, and lines do their own. Nierenberg gained financial backing from MacFadden holdings Inc., which sells $40 the Greyhound Corp., which owns Premier million a year in trade pubs and a dozen through a subsidiary, and with the great romance magazines (True Confessions, Mod- success of its first ship, the Royale, ern Romance) , is acquiring 5 tv stations launched another ship this month. The and 8 radio stations from John Blair & Co. Oceanic, however, is not just another ship. for $287.5 million Channels of At 40,000 tons it's the 6th largest afloat Communication magazine, which covers the and bookings are expected to hit the 85% electronic media, began newstand sales mark within a year, generating $125 mil- this month. The influential publication lion. Cruises are 3/4 days to Bahamas, has gone thru many changes the past year: with Disney World, hotel and car thrown Norman Lear took over the former nonprofit in for free. foundation pub and hopes to be in profit- While Premier hopes to open up family able status by next year. interest in cruises thru its Disney con- nection, Anheuser-Busch purchased Explora- tion Cruise Line last fall and has been • capitalizing on Canada's EXPO 86. PARTICIPANT SPORTS The Professional Golfers Assn. has begun PUBLISHINGa diverse campaign to encourage Americans of all ages to explore the game of golf. PGA is opening its first "Family Golf Cen- The 13-30 Group and Esquire Magazine Group ter" this month in Clearwater, Fl. Con- partnership of 20 years is ending, and the struction on four other centers begins this $115 million publishing enterprise will be year June 16 is "National Golf Day," and July4 is "National FamilyonyGolf Week. divided into the $75 million 13-30 and a $40 million Esquire group. The restruc- Recent study showed that only small perce turfing is to be concluded by May 28, with tage of golfers played majority (77%) of the London-based Associated Newspaper Hold- all rounds. New courses are being built ings partner maintaining its investment in as interest rates fall; PGA Tour world- both companies. (13-30 title was chosen class facility is planned for Charlotte, for age range its founders--who met as stu- NC, to open at end of 1987 (PGA magazine) . dents at Univ of Tennessee--thought were their market.) Ski areas expect record of 60 million lift tickets will be sold this season, plus Gannett Co. Inc. earnings climbed 9% in merchandise sales of $1.3 billion No. first quarter for the 74th consecutive qtr Carolina is not thought of as ski country, gain. Net income of $44.8 million compares but the state's first resort opened in 1961 to $41.3 million year earlier. Broadcast and in 25th year more than half-million revenues jumped 33%, and reflected added skiers are expected. South has 20% of all stations: previously owned stations' revs skiers in country. climbed 13%. Outdoor advertising revenue was up 1%. Gannett's afternoon Detroit News and Knight-Ridder's Free Press have IN BRIEF: Coleman Co. (of camping fame) a truce worked out. Individual staffs will has entered hot-water spa industry with produce weekday papers and combine efforts new acquisitions Intl Swimming Hall for Saturday and Sunday editions, which had of Fame in Fort Lauderdale plans $500,000 been published by both before. Other busi- addition. Site hosts major swimming and ness operations were combined. diving competitions--May 3, 800 triathletes compete in Bud Light US Triathlon Series here and at Arvida's Weston community. Sport magazine has been bought by its pub- ISHOF, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316. (305) lisher and investors from Dallas-based 462-6536. * * * * Sports Media Corp., which has owned the 40 year old pub for four years. Circulation Racquet sports, except for squash, seem to is 930,000; a $2 million ad campaign is have peaked in 1979: tennis had 32 milli° planned. participants then, and now around 20 mil- lion; racquetball grew from 3 to 10 mil- Crown Book Corp., a discount chain of 190 lion between 1916 and 1979, and has level- stores, reported an 11% drop in profits ed off from that point. Squash started at ii for its 4th quarter that ended Jan. 31. April 30, 1986 Lehlumfindbmi0Dtend 5 a much lower level (figures aren't avail- s able) , but squash clubs contacted by Fit- nesss up SHOW BUSINESS magazine said participation wa about 15-20% a year. What the Fitness study showed was that The Broadway Theater is the latest, and racquet clubs couldn't make it on those most expensive renovation project in the sports alone. Nautilus or other activi- campaigns to save fabled old legit houses. ties were a necessity. A good fitness It's also housing the Bob Fosse "Big Deal" club can. make it without racquet sports, musical which debuted this month. The re- but a racquet club would have to have a working of the theater, at a cost of $8 lot going for it to be successful without million, has drawn almost as much attention exercise equipment. Six, seven years ago as the production (NY Times, 4/22) . The it was the other way around. next most expensive rehab was that of the Broadhurst, part of the Shubert Organiza- tion's $35 million commitment to restora- Open bowling has been declining over the tion of several theaters: the National past decade, and a major ad campaign by in Washington, D.C.; the Shubert in Bos- the Natl Bowling Congress and General Mills ton; the Blackstone in Chicago, and more. which ends next month could o d tell much about the future direction of the sport. Ads on Other theaters that have been saved in GM's cereal packages could be exchanged for recent e . g years in Clew York include the Cort, lines at participating centers. Youngsters Booth, Belasco, Golden, Imperial, Lyceum, were especially targeted--and P Y g their famili- Plymouth, Royale and Winter Garden. The es. The Young Amercian Bowling Alliance Shuberts first project, in 1978, was the reported a 7,310 growth last year to total Majestic on Broadway and the Forrest in of 479,426. Some 4,000 centers have been Philadelphia. Still waiting work are the participating in the $1.9 million campaign. Longacre and the Barrymore, and the Shu- bert Theater, home of "A Chorus Line" the past 10 years. Bicycle sales hit 11 million units last year, more than half of theca the light ra- The Broadway's facade and marquee will be cing bikes of aluminum prized by triath- replaced as work begins/ends on a 35-story on competitors. Raleigh division, Huffy office building on what is now a parking Corp. (the world's largest bicycle mfg) , lot. The theater itself seats 1,750. introduced its new aluminum line last De- cember. Next goal is new design for shift- ing gears or a kind of automatic transmis- This building boom has dual messages for sion. the city's cultural community: groups are facing rent increases that run to 6 figures. That's in addition to shortages New-wave and heavy metal music is not the of performance/exhibition space. The NYC best for workouts, a "Music in Motion" ex- policy is to generate revenue by promoting pert explained in Women's Sports & Fitness development and charging market rates on magazine. Music in 4/4 time with no irre- city properties many arts groups use. In gular beats dr sudden shifts in tempo are this category are Soundscape, Theater for best for aerobic workouts (e.g. Prince's the New City, Ensemble Studio Theater and "Baby I'm a Star") , and for the floor work Women's Interart. Some 50 performing art- perhaps Madonna's "Material Girl." Also .: accepted: Patti LaBelle's "New Attitudes" stat and administratorstestifiedat a '- and "Tell Me" by Al Jarreau, both at 140 state legislative hearing this mmonth. and 190 beats per minute, for aerobics. For Manhattan Punch Line, performing in Warmup music should be 120-140 beats, for 5 different locations one season cost the the cool-down 80-120 beats, and 60-80 for company half its 7,500 subscribers. Off the slow stretch. General guide: music Broadway theater, the Roundabout, was put should be 10 to 15 beats a minute higher out of its home of 10 years in 1984; WPA than you want the heart rate to be--if the Theater, an Off Off Broadway theater, saw heart rate is to be 160 beats a minute, rents climb from $10,000 a year in 1978 the music should be 170-175. to $92,000 last year. Fitness buffs should also watch calories. Just because someone's done 20 minutes on IN BRIEF: "House of Blue Leaves" revival a treadmill, burning off 300 calories does moves to larger Lincoln Center quarters; not mean congratulations and a chocolate success for the big hit means the Vivian .ce cream cone are in order. Health clubs Beaumont, rather than Mitzi Newhouse The- re getting more involved in recommending ater at NYC complex Santa Fe Opera ensible diets, in its 30th year expects increased ticket 6 LelsturefbilftitT,Digest April 30, 1986 sales, because of domestic travel fore- million. S&S now ranks 3rd in world... casts for summer. Season opens June 28; Killington ski resort has been 58% of audiences are from out of state-- spending $550,000 in magazine direct total for 35 performances last season was response ads. Ads sell skiing (only 10% 61,626 the National Endowment for of population skis--in England it's 20% the Arts is distributing $5.9 million in and in Japan it's even more) . Major ski 172 grants to support opera and musical businesses are cooperating in campaign. theater around the country. Billboards--blight or bucks? After 20 Speaking of the NEA, Rep. Tom Downey of years of highway beautification campaign, New York noted that the URA budget was to in which $200 million in tax dollars was be cut 12.5% to $144,2 million. The bud- given industry in compensation for re- get for military bands, however, is to be moval, legislation in Congress would up increased to $154.2 million. that compensation. However, study shows that what comes down may not be as great A groupof New London, Conn., citizens as what goes up. In Florida, over 5 year period, 2,000 billboards were removed-- hopes the current run of "Sound of Music" but 8,200 were built. U.S. has more than at the downtown Garde Theater will lead 500,000 billboards. to successful revival of season. Produc- tion opens tonight (4/30) continues thru May 4 Boston's old National Thea- Advertisers are following closely the TV ter will undergo $4 million restoration; networks dialogue with A.C. Nielsen over reopening is set for New Year's Eve. A plans to change how viewership is meas- cabaret and wide-spectrum house, seating ured. The networks fear hundreds of mil- 3,000, are planned. lions of ad revenues could be lost--the new system, in tests, showed that perhaps many fewer people in "key audiences" were watching. Ad agencies, on the other hand ADVERTISINGsee some possible leverage to drive sky- rocketing ad prices down. Ad sales have been soft in recent months; two networks Advertising for state-run lotteries rose have been sold; home entertainment systen 23% last year to $28.7 million, on TV have multiplied....and networks are feel- alone, for the 19 games--4 were new last ing the pressure of delivering viewers, year--according to a report from the Tel- the right kind of viewers, at the right evision Bureau of Advertising. Report time. was noted by the Thoroughbred Racing Assn. in its TRA News. Highest amounts were by California's new game begun in September: $3.2 million was spent. New York spent FINANCIALS $4.9 million (up 6%) , Pennsylvania doled out $3.4 million (down 3%) , and Illinois spent $2.5 million (also down 9%) . The Bass family of Fort Worth sold more than 2.2 million shares of Disney in the two months ending April 11. The family "Made in the USA" is an ad campaign that's stake now totals 19.3% of stock succeeding beyond anyone's expectations: For the 5th time in 20 years, toy retailer awareness was put at 74% and 69% wanted F.A.O. Schwarz has been sold; price was to "buy American." The industry council put at book value, about $6 million that put the campaign together raised $45 Atlantic City casinos were rocked by news million (its goal was $30 million) , and of James Crosby's death at age 57. Re this year's budget has been raised to $15 was chairman of Resorts International and million. Stars work for minimum rate; kept tight rein on company. Stock became they include Bob Hope, Dianhann Carroll, high-flyer this month in belief company Don Johnson, Carol Channing, Sammy Davis assets will be sold. Jr., Sally Struthers, O.J. Simpson. *; Norwegian Caribbean Lines has Circuit City Inc. earnings and sales in- IN BRIEF: creased 36% in the fiscal year ending launched its $10-$15 million account at Feb. 28. Sales climbed to $705.5 million Ammirati & Puris. NCL has objected to from $519.2; earnings of $22 million com- goals of industry-wide generic ad campaign pared to $20.2 million. The 73 stores of now being tested CBS Records has the Richmond (Va.) company are increasing pulled its ads from Rolling Stone maga- by 20 new stores a year, with Atlanta a zine because of its "payola" coverage. . . Los Angeles "Super Stores" headlining. . .London-based Saatchi & Saatchi wants to be world's biggest agency and has bought up Backer & Spielvogel for $100 April 30, 1986 LeisurtikehotkrbDigest 7 be installed in 4 hours, removed in 2. . . •MUSIC RECORDS & TAPES Bob Dylan, winner of an ASCAP Foun- ders Award this month, tours for the 1st time in 3 years (June 9-July 19) Cost accounting is creating some dishar- A music festival at a winery (Paul Masson) moms for musicians: movie-makers look at kicks off its 29th year June 13; 65,000 what music brings to a film, and what it patrons attended last year, raising more costs...Congress considers a bill that is than $55,000 for charity. aimed at cutting royalties on syndicated programs...music becomes critical to ads. Discussions in Geneva on expansion of the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtracks don't AM radio spectrum could mean 500 new sta- happen with every movie; most recently, tions for the U.S. A news/talk station soundtracks can cost more than they net. in D.C. goes on the auction block :lay 2, A reported budget of $700,000 for "Pretty with cash deposit of $75,000 required. in Pink" led to a gold (500,000 units or Station was bought 2 years ago for just more sold) for A&M. But the $1.3 million under $1 million. that Universal spent for "Streets of Fire" brought only 300,000 album sales (Variety) . For first time in its 15 years, Wolf Trap Lesser-known acts can get up to $35,000 a will have a corporate sponsor in Kodak. track and an "average" budget for a sound- The season kicks off May 28 and runs thru track is $350,000-$400,000. So far, no Aug. 31. Destroyed by fire in 1982, the major company has released an album from rebuilt replica (improved) reopened two soundtrack of "Gung Ho," despite songs by years ago; rebuilding costs were $23 mil- the Pretenders and newcomers, the Fabulous lion. The 70 performances last summer Thunderbirds. ' were attended by more than 282,500 patrons of a large major- who spent $3.2 million for tickets. This Oldies hits now are partg J summer there will be about 90 programs, ity of ads, AdvAge noted: of 31 spots on and ticket revenues are put at more than one big agency's show reel, 30 contained $4 million. About $900,000 is spent on pop music. Five years ago, half that num- advertising. ber would be high. Ads cost up to ten times as much as a music video ("Girls 11110 Just Want To Have Fun" cost $35,000 to Merriweather Post Pavilion begins its sea- make) . son May 25, during which the Beach Boys * * * * * * * will celebrate their 25th anniversary with • an Aug. 17 concert. At least 54 programs Supply of compact disks may not catch up are planned, and attendance equaling last with demand for 5 years. Sales of 22.5 year's 500,000 is anticipated. Miller million last year (a 291% increase) could Brewing Co. sponsors the 8 different ser- rise to 35-60 million and 100-180 million ies offered, including a new jazz series. this year, and by 1988, respectively. A price hike is in the works as labels plan new plants; Sony has the only CD pressing plant in the U.S. right now, but Capitol Ever returned a call from "Miss Fox" or and WCI expect to be in operation by end Mr. L.E. Funt" on April 1? The San Anto- of the year. nio Zoo turned this traditional April Fool's prank into a $10,000 fundraiser Creating a smaller space within the Super- this year with help from Southwestern Bell dome in New Orleans (seating 70,000) was Telephone Co. and recorded messages when as simple as a curtain. Voila! "Dome calls were returned. Arena," with 18,X00 seats. Curtains/ pn,,,,.\ LOAM.* EdUlT7iDigleSt am- 1 _, . G ;.. 1'1. (202) 232-7107 P.O. Box 27488 Washington, D.C. 20038-7488 Subscription Rates NAM $95 a year in COMPANY U.S. -• Canada - and Mexico 11110 ADDRESS CITY STATE $140 a year overseas ZIP TELEPHONE( ) AIR MAIL SIGNATURE 8tad }Digest April 30, 1986 to raise $440 million in sales tax reven- A TTRA C TIONS & ue passes. Largest concert facility now• is the 6,000-seat hall in Ohio Center. PRODUCTIONS The new facility, which would have 65,000 movable seats, could be used for concerts (large) and sports (some)--Variety. Reopening of Lake Compounce near Hartford (CT) will be delayed beyond planned Mem- Atlanta's fabled Underground could rise orial Day gala. The park, the country's again from its desolation of the past 5 oldest at 141 years, was closed for re- years. Mayor Andrew Young has called on building by new owners, the Hershey Ent- the Rouse Co. to bring its "festival mark- ertainment & Resort Co. , which spent over etplace" success package there by 1988-- $20 million on overhaul March at 3 times the original size--as a lure was a record month for The Spectrum in for the Democratic or Republican national Philadelphia, as 441,777 fans attended 34 conventions. The Mayor is determined, events, including 16 sellouts: 8 Flyers' and undismayed by the $130 million to hockey games, 3 Grateful Dead concerts, $200 million price tag. He sees Under- two "Mud Bog & Motorcross" events, con- ground as generating 250 new business certs by Aerosmith and The Firm, and the and 2,000 permanent new jobs. Hagler-Mugabi fight. Comic Relief Inc., the charitable effort Kings Island, Ohio, looks to break last for the homeless that aired on HBO, also year's record and surpass the 3 million netted $345,334 from ticket sales at the mark this season. Its theme will be the Universal Amphitheatre program March 29. park's "total package" of entertainment, rather than features of special attrac- The facilitygave a S rent cut and tions. Repeat visitors during a season dropped percentage sharer on merchandise. buy 100,000 season passes, which are used 4-5 times. The 100 rides/attractions are Political wrangling is holding up a $445 augmented with concerts in the 10,000-seat million convention center project in Phil- Timberwolf Amphitheater. adelphia. The state legislature's houses are divided, and the city may "go it on The park has the highest admission (as do its own," through bonds or private devel Busch Gardens, Williamsburg; Six Flags in opment the Meadowlands Complex-will Jackson, NJ) of 40 parks surveyed by Am- usement Business. who have a one-price host a "full-fledged" fair Aug, 3-10.... opa admission. Mud Island in Memphis had one in lat mon County, Ariz., the county fair lasst month for 4 days attrac- of the lowest (.$6) . Eight of 56 parks AB ted record 72,963, up 19.5%, with paid surveyed had a free admission, with ride attendance Rose- and attraction tickets priced separately. ofup 30%ccroft Raceway has bought controlling in- terest in another Maryland harness track, Suffolk Downs race track will gain a new Ocean Downs. * convention center that will go after the * * * * # * # Celtics as tenants and acts that now book the Boston Garden and Centrum, according to new owners who paid $20 million for race track Columbus, Ohio, could gain a new World Center if a May 6 ballot issue s'7" I.eISUreLI [ rJnDIgesih, o 2327107APMarj Jensen, Editor (202) - Ir,AN Clt ER03,IET cX , P.O. Box 27488, Washington, D.C. 20038-7488 -^ FIRST CLASS MAIL City of Mounds View • 2401 Hwy 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission • FROM: Staff DATE: April 29 , 1986 RE: Park Tour Due to conflicts with the City Council on April 19 , 1986 , staff rescheduled the park tour meeting for Saturday, May 3, 1986. The park tour is scheduled to start at 9: 00 a.m. at Mounds View City Hall and be completed no later than 11: 30 a .m. Staff would pro- pose that we have a brief discussion at 9: 00 a.m. Saturday morn- ing talking about proposed projects for 1986 as well as those completed projects in 1985. Following the brief discussion by staff and introduction of the department staff, we will tour three park facilities. My recommendations would be Greenfield Park , Silver View Park, and Random Parks. We would then conclude the mornings activities with a brief discussion of the future, as to where we envision parks and recreation and specifically the need for funding. • Anycomments or suggestions mi ht have in this area would be youg appreciated by staff. BKA/sll • 0 4,v.,*sk:;,,, ..w;w4:!_ . . .I. i ! 3 A lor1' 1 '''\-.i..,,'?;,,,„ 'molo - �� Cii 0NouncisVieW RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055 RECREATION AND FORESTRY April 23 , 1986 Mayor Jerry Linke 2319 Knoll Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Jerry: The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission would like to formally invite the City Council to attend a joint Parks and Rec- 4111 reation Commission/City Council park tour on Saturday morning , May 3 , 1986. The park tour is scheduled to begin at 9: 00 a.m. in the Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers with rolls and coffee to be followed by a brief review of our 1985 progress as well as the proposed projects for 1986 . Joining the Park Commission will he City staff members Bruce Anderson, Parks and Recreation Direc- tor; Rick Wriskey, City Forester; Recreation/Athletic Supervisor Mary Saarion; and City Aquatics Supervisor Pete Rechtzigel . An actual tour of three park sites will begin at 10: 00 a.m. including Greenfield, Silver View and Random Parks. I assure you that we will have everyone back at City Hall by 11: 30 a.m. so that you can get on with your Saturday afternoon activities. We strongly encourage each of you to join us on Saturday so that we might be able to share some of our past success and dreams for the future for the City of Mounds View parks. Should you have any questions regarding the tour or be unable to attend , please the parks and recreation office at 784-3055, ext. #20 . Sincer_ -ly, i a �i� (7,,4) Wayr'l Burmeister , Chairperson ill Parks and Recreation Commission WB/sl MEMO T0: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission IDFROM: Staff DATE: April 29, 1986 RE: Park Dedication Fees There are two issues that the Park Commission has to deal with regarding park dedication fees. The first being with the Herbst sub-division located at the intersection of County Road H2 and Highway 10. As you are aware, the Park Commission voted back in the fall of 1985 to request cash in lieu of land as a park dedi- cation fee from the Herbst sub-division. Herbst and Sons are currently at the final stages of filing their plat, and a park dedication fee of $39,000 has been negotiated between the City and Herbst and Sons. At this time , the Park Commission needs to begin exploring thoughts and ideas as to how you might want to allocate this $39 , 000 . At this time , staff has no recommendation and would entertain a general discussion from the Park Commis- sioners as to how different projects should be ranked. . The second area that needs to be addressed is the park dedication fee for the Marsella Rybak/Stanley Fisher addition located at 8270 Groveland Rd. This property is located directly west of Groveland Park and is being sub-divided into seven separate lots as can be noted in the enclosed plat map. The question the Park Commission needs to consider whether to accept a cash or land, with the cash dedication being equated at $527 or receiving 1 . 1 acres of wetland in lieu of the cash dedi- cation . The City charter states that the Park Commission has no formal say in this decision, as the developer has the right to receive credit for wetlands to satisfy their park dedication requirements. At this time, the developer, Mr. Stanley Fisher has requested that the 1. 1 acres of wetland be sufficient for their park dedi- cation fee. The only real question at hand is if the Park Com- mission would want to take a strong stance to request not only the 1 . 1 acres of wetlands but also the $527 park dedication fee in addition . • The City Council has requested that the Park Commission take a position on this issue at the earliest possible date so that the sub-division can proceed in a timely manner. BKA/sll . I Z 7 • • :2-1 Z 0 A • ,: ;r •1 r./.. co ::• :: Ii - . :: 2 al F.7; i• , .•i- .!2 - ..t -,, a I I :-.-. -....., Lil ji ; : X I• 7 i • 0 i 71 7 .1 • f , , - . 0 L_L_ 1 r 4 • S r a -I 1 •X .0 . i i a >7.44. a il A3e 3 7. • LIU. 1 •^4'1 Cl ...- i: 1 _1 .1 •, . a IS A a 4 . 'kb- < II z 2 - - tkl 1. 4 t i; 7 0 qi 1▪ -:• 0 Cr t - . i • , ” :f 0.! !' 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[ ; •, a ::::__--; *?C.'—'w'P---' -' -- —L.-.---- , .10.' —+- – ..--‘ P --. ......-0 I ... ...... 2 . --...v.r7-000,17,01V,), y 71, —___ _i______; I I I I I t.--; I .• I • 1 1 1 1 , i- . --... .--- --7----..w...., •s . . MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks an Recr a ion Commission • FROM: Bruce K. Andersbn�,- I ct r Parks Recreation nd o sty DATE: April 29, 1986 RE: Monthly Staff Update - April , 1986 The following issues and programs are outlined to provide the Commission with a better overview of our department' s day to day operations. Each of the listed items are strictly informational and not intended for formal Commission action. 1 . Puppet Wagon Truck - The City has recently sold its puppet wagon truck and is waiting to hear from the State surplus department regarding the acquisition of a new vehicle . The City is proposing to buy a van that will be modified for the puppet wagon program in 1986 with the $4 ,000 which has been budgeted by the City Council . 2. Deanna Mortenson returns - Our department is fortunate to have Deanna Mortenson, part-time clerical assistant, join us once again during our peak summer months. Deanna officially joined us April 21 and will be with us through the end of July. 1111 3. Compost site - The compost site formally opened on Saturday, April 19, 1986 and we have once again had tremendous response from the community regarding usage of the facility. Surpris- ingly, the major use of the site has been to pick up compost for residential gardens. The quality of our compost is extremely high and as can be noted in the enclosed sheet from Ramsey County, we have the second lowest levels in the Coun- ty. The City provided a front-end loader, at no cost, to load vehicles the past two Saturdays and this appears to be a very positive public relations effort by the City. 4. Tree planting - During the past two weeks, City Forester Wriskey, along with a variety of City residents, have been planting shrubbery around the three tot lots at Random Park , Groveland Park and the front of City Hall . The plantings are a welcome addition to the City' s landscape . 5. Honeywell donation - Staff received a $2,000 donation from Honeywell for the Neighborhood Park Planning Fund, which was formally presented at the Monday, April 14 City Council meet- ing. The City Council , in turn , awarded Honeywell a resolu- tion commending their generous donation to the City' s park system. 6. Spring Lake Park Compost Site - Staff met with the Spring 4111 Lake Park Energy Council on Thursday, April 17 , 1986 to dis- cuss the establishment of a compost program in Spring Lake Park. Staff strongly recommended this issue, as we are receiving a great deal of usage ( 15% - 18%) from Spring Lake Park residents. Although the day has not come yet, I envision that we will be checking Mounds View identifications to utilize the compost site if the current demand continues. -2- 7. Vandalism - Staff will be speaking once again at Mounds View High School on Monday, May 5 to the 9th grade classes regard- ing park vandalism. Staff has done this for four consecu- tive years, and have found it extremely positive to meet with the young people and discuss the problems that develop with vandalism on a city-wide basis. 8. Goal setting - The City Council and staff have been involved in the past two Monday evenings in an extensive goal setting process. It is an extremely difficult process to work through for both staff and council as we determine the future goals and directions for the City in the next year, as well as five to ten years from now as part of. our long range financial plan. 9. City Hall fence - The City Council formally awarded the fenc- ing bid to Gopher State Fence on Monday, April 28, 1986 in the amount of $4 , 362 to construct permanent outfield fences at City Hall fields 1 and 2. As the adult softball league will be beginning May 5 , staff has placed this as a first priority project and hope to have fields completed by Friday, May 2 . 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