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02-27-86 Agenda & Packet
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ('ARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, February 27 , 1986 • AGENDA 6 : 30 p.m. Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers i/I . CALL TO ORDER II . REVIEW OF JANUARY 30 , 1986 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES VIII . CHAIRPERSONS REPORT r v IV. COUNCILMEMIiERS REPORT /V. ESTABLISH A JOINT MEETING DATE WITH THE CITY 1111 COUNCIL 110 DISCUSS FUTURE PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTIONS ✓VI . RED OAK SCHOOL SITE FACILITY USAGE ✓VII . DEPARTMENTAL SURVEY i /VIII . MRPA LEGISLATIVE ISSUES 'IX. SPRING LAK UPDATE X. AQUATIC DIRECTOR'S POSITION XI . STAFF REPORT 1111 A. ANNUAL REPORTB. N.R. P.A. EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM XII . ADJOURNMENT ir • MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA . III January 30 , 1986 Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers 6 : 30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6 : 45 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister . ROLL CALL Commissioners present : Commissioners Long , Wuori , Weflen , and Chairperson Burmeister . Commissioners absent : Commissioners Linnell , Letendre and Silvis. Councilmembers present: Councilmember Quick. Staff present : Parks and Recreation Director Anderson and Recreation/Athletic Supervisor Saarion. CHAIRPERSON ' S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister thanked Commissioner Wuori for the time and energy spent on the . 4111 recent park referendum. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT Councilmember Quick also expressed his thanks and appreciation on behalf of the City Coun- cil to Commissioner Wuori , forcoordinating . the "People for Parks" Committee. PARK REFERENDUM DISCUSSION Staff distributed a newspaper article from the New Brighton Bulletin which outlined the • department' s position regarding the recent referendum. Staff indicated that for some reason, we were unable to get enough yes • voters out due to either voter apathy or possibly poor weather conditions. The Com- • mission generally concurred with staff ' s feelings and expressed their surprise at the final tabulations. A discussion ensued regarding various funding options that could be explored to raise monies for future park development including additional joint powers agreements for staff- ing , pull tabs and expansion of the neighbor- hood park foundation concept. It was recom- mended by Chairperson Burmeister that a joint meeting be established with the City Council to determine the Council ' s reaction as well as set some future plans . -2 11 - LONG RANGE FACILITY USAGE REPORT Staff distributed a copy of the Long Range Facility Usage Report submitted to the School Board on January 27 , 1986. The report was highlighted by staff and following a general discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Long, seconded by Commissioner Weflen to have staff prepare a letter from Chairperson Burmeister outlining the City' s current usage of the facility by the Park and Recreation Department as well as general community usage . The motion passed unanimously: 4 ayes, 0 nayes. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED TOPICS FOR FEB. 11 JOINT PARK BOARD MEETING Staff reminded the Park Commission of a joint meeting with the Cities of Shoreview, New Brighton and Arden Hills on February 11 to discuss general park issues. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed staff ' s memor- andum of possible discussion topics and determined that the pending budget/financial crunch, as well as possible joint powers agreements would be good topic areas for general discussion. Staff indicated that they would draft a list of possible discus- sion questions for the February 11 meeting. STAFF REPORT Staff reviewed a conference he attended on the insurance crisis and the impact that increased insurance rates are having within the park and recreation profession. Staff also discussed that recent meeting progress with the City of New Brighton on developing a joint powers agreement for the hiring of an aquatics director. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Wuori , seconded by Commissioner Weflen to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously: 4 ayes, 0 nayes. The was formally adjourned at 7: 55 p.m. •,:, tful su ' fitted , 4-400.riceT : n• -r• .1 , Di ec roe, Parks, Recreat .o ' - - . Forestry BKA/sll MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission • FROM: Staff DATE : February 25, 1986 RE: Joint meeting with City Council Staff would recommend that the Parks and Recreation Commission take the initiative to establish a joint meeting with the City Council to determine what directions the City should be consider- ing regarding future park development and recreation program funding. One item that might be considered is a springtime tour • when we could go out and look at the parks together to evaluate • current needs and/or shortcomings. Staff would be happy to relay any information onto the Council as directed. BKA/sll 410 • • MEMO 'Ib: Mound i Yatks and Recreation Commission ije ►, FROM: S a ,' 111 1 DATE: Fze � : ry 25, 1986 RE: Red Oak School Site Enclosed is a copy of an article in the February 20 , 1986 New Brighton Bulletin relating to recent School Board action on the Red Oak school site. As can be noted, the School Board turned down an offer for $202,000 to purchase the site based on a couple of reasons; one of them being the feasibility of having the pro- perty reverting back to the City for park purposes. I have been in contact with School District representatives on this issue for the past two weeks, and they would like the City to take a formal position regarding the Red Oak school site out- lining the proposed development, the City' s interest in purchas- • ing the site, existing usage and ability to maintain the site. • As staff has indicated, a formal position will be adopted by the • City Council within the next month and I would like to solicit the Park Commission' s input regarding this property. The Red Oak school site currently has two youth baseball fields which we schedule for practices on a four month basis; May, June, July and • • August. The site is 9 acres in size and has a nice grove of red oak trees in the northeast quadrant. As you are aware, staff has submitted a grant to develop the site as a City soccer complex, through the State LAWCON program which • was not funded for 1986. Although we currently schedule the two • fields for youth baseball , we have adequate baseball fields with- • out using the Red Oak site. Staff is of the opinion that the highest and best use of the property from the City' s perspective would be to develop the site as a soccer complex as we currently have just one soccer field at Silver View Park which is not regu- lation size. The cost to develop the site as a soccer complex would be a,, follows : 1 . In-house engineering/design $15,000 2 . Forty car bituminous parking lot with concrete curb and gutter $25,000 • • 3. Establishment of one regulation soccer field and practice area including irrigation $35 , 000 • 4 . Site amenities including benches, bleachers and soccer standards $ 5 ,000 TOTAL COST $80 , 000 • AD • -2- In addition to the one time capital expenditures, staff would estimate an additional $5 ,000 in annual maintenance cost to main- tain the site which could be offset by local soccer association usage fees. Staff' s position on this issue is that based on the proximity of Groveland Park , it would not be feasible for the City to retain Red Oak school site as a park without some type of development. Staff feels strongly that the need for improved soccer facilities within the City have been clearly stated in the past. Should the City Council be willing to allocate funding for the development of the Red Oak school site, I feel the property could be well utilized by the City residents. But, I do not feel that I can justify, at this time, requesting the School District not sell the site based on our current usage with plans for development unknown. Staff will he looking forward to your direction on this issue so a formal staff report can be presented to the City Council on Monday, March 3, 1986. BKA/sll Enclosure S MEMO TO: Mounds View City Council City Department Heads Park and Recreation Staff 4111 ► FROM: Bruce K. Anderso , i�� or Parks , Recreation - -t Fos DATE: February 25, 1986 RE : Park and Recreation Survey Enclosed is the first draft copy of a survey that I propose to go out in the June/July City Newsletter. I would appreciate any input, comments and/or suggestions you might have regarding the survey format. Please have your sheets returned no later than Friday, March 7 , 1986 so that I can make the necessary corrections and have it ready for printing in the next City Newsletter. • Should you have any questions regarding our department' s intens • on this item, feel free to contact myself directly at ext. #20. BKA/sll Enclosure • • WE NEED YOUR OPINIONS 11111 TO HELP MAKE SOME DECISIONS REGARDING PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY PLEASE FILL OUT, FOLD, TAPE OR STAPLE AND RETURN THIS SURVEY. 11 III NO PO' NECI ' nl , IF MAI( UNI I F I mommims.lsa.r� BUSINESS REPLY MAIL __MINNImmusamoskion _ FIRST CLAS PERMIT NO. 4408 ST. PAUL, MN IIMINEMINIMEsaauseino MMMUIIOIMMAIIIINUID POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT °"="1"'-"-1 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 55112 WOULD YOU PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND MAIL IT BACK POSTAGE FREE? 1111 lUUNUJ V 1r.w rnnnJ, n�un-n. ...^ ••••� --.. SURVI Y MUST riE RETURNED BEFORE JULY 18, 198b ning park Your help is needed to rosist the City in developing and vide the most pleasure for you and yours family. Pleasen tionfeel system that will provide to use additional paper to ;hare your suggestions or call Bruce Anderson, City Park . •Recreation Director at 784-3U55, ext . #20. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation . Wayne Burmeister, Chairperson Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission I . Check the city park closest to your home and circle the city park your family most. [ ] Groveland [ ] Lakeside Park (swimming beach)[ ] Hillview [ ] Woodcrest [ ] Lambert Edyewood Park/Comm unity Center[ ] Random [ ] Ardan [ ] Greenfield [ ] Silver View [ ] Oakwood [ ] City Hall 2. Which of the city park, have you or your household visited during the past year• ! Please rate them on the following chart. Name of Park . Characteristics Very good Good Fair Poor Don' t k30ti Condition of grounds 111/1 General cleanliness Condition of equipment Quality of supervision , ie. warming house attendants and playground leaders Aesthetic quality i .e . turf quality, landscaping, plantings Overall rating Name of Park Characteristics Very good Good Fair Poor Don't know Condition of grounds General cleanliness —— Condition of equipment Quality of supervision , ie. warming house attendants and playground leaders Aesthetic quality i .e. turf quality, landscaping, plantings Overall rating . .. ',4--:'f' *- *_ .:r , .... .pit.' " h, } wpy. 9F .� Name of Park Characteristics Very good Good Fair Poor Don't know Condition of grounds General cleanliness Condition of equipment of supervision,Quality p , le . warming house attendants and playground leaders _ Aesthetic quality i .e. turf quality, landscaping, plantings Overall rating -- 3. Which of the following facilities would you like to see developed ur upgraded iri Mounds View Park system? [ ] Picnic areas [ ] Horseshoe pits [ ] Archery [ ] Hiking trails [ ] Baseball/softball fields [ ] Biking trails [ ] Athletic field liyhtir,y [ ] Cross Country Ski Trails [ ] Playground equipment [ ] Outdoor hand ball/ racquetball [ ] Tennis courts [ ] Golf driving range [ ] Hard surface play areas [ ] Sand volleyball courts 4. The City sponsors over 120 recreation programs ranging from pre-school programs senior citizen clubs. Please rank the following program areas that you have partiL. :- pated i n. 111/1 VG (Very Good) (G) Good F (Fair) P (Poor) DK ( Don't Know) Overall Program Program Title Administration Instructor Facility Content Butterflies are Free Gymnastics Special events/Gadabouts Adult sports Youth sports Aquatics instructions Beach 5. The City recently held n park referendum which failed by a narru4 margin . To better plan for the future, we are interested as to why the issue was not successful . Pled5e check the reason you did riot support the referendum at the time: • [ ] I did support the reterenduur [ ] I am satisfied with the current level of park maintenance and park development . ] Too much money ] Taxes are already toy) hign [ ] Don' t use existing p,iiN taLIIsties 6. The City has a part-time forester that coordinates a sanitation and reforestation pru - gram. Now would you rank the current City forestry effort: Very good Good Fair Poor Don't know Sanitation - Shade Tree Disease Control Program — Reforestation - Tree planting Boulevard trimming Formal flower planting .— General administration , Any additional comments, suggestions, possible improvements, criticisms, etc. • • i • I THANK YOU • • • — . .• 41# 10 0 01 ii 4!e lei iiii71(<-•]1 [Q i rai.i, i i ' ,s, the minnesota Ji ,� .1 recreation 8 park !°. association February 14, 1986 16 , Mr. Bruce Anderson Director, Parks & Recreation Mounds View Park & Rec Dept. '` k 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 RE: Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors (COMO) , President's Commission on ' Americans Outdoors (PCAO) Dear Mr. Anderson: I am notifying you of an excellent opportunity that has been made available to everyone who is interested in recreation facilities. On January 28, 1985, President Reagan established the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors (PCAO) for the purpose of studying the quantity and quality of recreation opportunities in the nation and to determine how the nation will deal with recreation issues in the year 2000. The Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors • (COMO) was established by Lt. Governor Marlene Johnson to provide information to PCAO by answering the questions: 1 ) In 2000, what will Minnesotans want to do outdoors? and 2) How can we be sure they have the appropriate places to do it? The MRPA Legislative Committee applauds the efforts of these two commissions because they help focus attention on important recreation issues and because they are inviting everyone with an interest in recreation to testify or submit r written testimony. Private individuals, local governments, and a variety of a, interest groups have been given the best opportunity to affect federal and state recreation policy in over 20 years! As a recent recipient of local LAWCON/LCMR grant dollars, you probably recognize the value of federal and state recreation facility financial assistance. If this is the case, it is important that you notify COMO of your opinions. There it• are two ways to do this. The first is to testify at one of the remaining three COMO public hearings. These hearings are: Date Location Time 0 v n 4-02-86 Moorhead City Ha11,500CenterA e ue 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Moorhead, Minnesota 56560 • 4-16-86 Earle Brown Center, University of Minnesota 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. • 1890 Buford Avenue, St. Paul 55108 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association • P.O. Box 186 • 9401 Fernbrook Lane • Maple Grove, MN 55369 Phone: 420-6915 800-862-3659 Mr. Anderson 2 February 14, 1986 • 4-23-86 Minneapolis (location to be announced) 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. For further information, call (612) 297-3355 The second option involves the enclosed resolution. The purpose of the resolution is two-fold: 1 ) to promote the concept of COMO and PCAO, emphasizing the role local governments must play by providing testimony for the Commissions; and (2) to demonstrate wide-based support for local and regional recreation grant programs. This sample resolution could be used as a base for presentation, to your local unit of government for their passage. The executed resolution should be forwarded to COMO, as well as your state legislators and congressmen. Please feel free to cu:,tomize the resolution to more accurately address local attitudes. The Congress and state legislature are monitoring the PCAO and COMO proceedings. Because a lack of participation on the part of local governments will likely/ be viewed as a lack of interest, it is very important that local communities become involved. The development of these commissions offers a unique opportunity. Please plan to get involved by either testifying at one of the remaining COMO hearings and/or forwarding your local government resolution to your legislators, congressmen, and COMO, at your earliest convenience. COMO's address is listed below: 1110 Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors Box 51 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55146 Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, ( 24C .._ Patricia Cullen, Chair Legislative Committee, MRPA /pb XI/6-CP & CP1 III/1 • RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOCAL OUTDOOR RECREATION FUNDING A resolution supporting the Presidents Commission on Americans Outdoors (PCAO), the Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors (COMO), and the revitalization of Minnesota's local and regional recreation grant programs. Whereas, PCAO and COMO will study public and private outdoor recreation patterns; and Whereas, PCAO and COMO will prepare findings and recommendations to the President and Congress and the Gnvernor and Legislature; and Whereas, PCAO and COMO are requesting input from traditional recreation providers; and Whereas, (local governmt-nt name) has a history dedicated to acquiring and developing parks and open space facilities in the public interest, and Whereas, without the assistance of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LAWCON), the State Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources Fund (LCMR) and the Regional Recreation Open Space Capital Grants Program, many of the existing recreation amenities would not have been possible; and • Whereas, there is a continuing need to expand and improve outdoor recreation opportunities in (local government name) and to plan for the recreation opportunities of generations to come; and Whereas, the LAWCON, LCMR, and the Regional Recreation Open Space Capital grants programs provide additional benefits to local communities by strengthening the statewide tourism market, by creating local jobs, by promoting volunteerism, and by conserving our natural heritage. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the (city council or county board) of (local government name) hereby recommends that the recently created Presidents Commission on Americans Outdoors and the state's Commission on Minnesotans Outdoors strongly consider, in their findings, the present and future need to expand local and regional outdoor recreation opportunities in Minnesota and throughout the Nation. • Be It Further Resolved that (local government name) recommends a strengthening and revitalized commitment by the United States and State of Minnesota to financially assi3t local governments in their efforts to continue developing the recreation estate by creating a dedicated trust fund for that purpose. s. (Article for Keeping Up 111/1 I UNDERSTAND . . . A man once said, "Seek not to know all the answers, but understand the questions." Mr. Timothy Marx, representing Holmes and Graven, not only helped us understand the questions involved in the current municipal parks and recreation insurance market, but also proposed an answer, or at least some relief to our problems. Mr. Marx pointed out that under current law governments have greater liability exposure than either the State or private landowners who provide the same type of outdoor recreation opportunities for the general public. He 111/0 emphasized that it is difficult for local governments to minimize the risk of providing park and recreation services because recreational activities involve risk which individuals assume on their own free will . When persons ski, bike, swim or go hiking, their own judgment and discretion are the most important factors in making an activity safe or potentially hazardous. Yet, under current law local governments and taxpayers can end up paying for the risks which individuals take of their own free will . If local governments are to continue to provide high quality recreational opportunities that its citizens demand, individuals - not taxpayers - must bear more of the risk of their decision to use public parks and recreation areas. He further reviewed the constitutional status of the current laws; concluding that there are strong arguments that could be advanced that III/1 recreational use immunity should be extended to local governments if the -2- • present protection of the State and private property owners are to survive a constitutional challenge. Mr. Marx, working on behalf of the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District, has drafted legislation to amend the Minnesota Municipal Tort Liability Act, Chapter 466, to provide local governments the same protection from liability that the State and private landowners are provided. Using the State Tort Claims Act as a model the proposed legislation would: 1 . Provide limited immunity for claims based on the construction, operation or maintenance of parks and recreation areas and for the provision of recreational services. 2. Provide limited immunity for claims based on the clearing of land, removal of refuse, or the creation of trails without artificial • surfaces. 3. Hold municipalities liable for conduct that would allow a trespasser to recover damages - for example, creating dangerous artificial conditions without warning. The proposed legislation strikes an appropriate balance between public responsibility and private responsibility. Local governments would not have total immunity for operation of their park and recreation areas. Local governments, just like the State and private landowners, would remain liable for negligently carrying out dangerous activities or for creating and maintaining dangerous artificial conditions without adequate warnings. The proposal would protect local governments from many claims that arise when park users decide on their own free will to take part in potentially risky 1110 activities. -3- • The specific proposed legislation is cited below. Bills have been introduced as Senate rile 1727 and House File 1950 as well as embodied in a comprehensive bill on municipal and other tort liability issues (House File 1776). BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1 : Minnesota Statutes 1984, section 466.03 and Minnesota Statutes 1985 supplement, subdivision 6c, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: Subd. 6d. [NARKS AND RECREATION AREAS. ] Any claim based upon the construction, operation, or maintenance of any property owned by the municipality that is intended or permittted to be used as a park, as a • playground, as an open area for recreational purposes, or for the provision of recreational services, or from any claim based on the clearing of land, removal of refuse, and creation of trails or paths without artificial surfaces, provided that the claim arises from a loss incurred by a user of park and recreation property or services. Nothing herein shall limit the liability of a municipality for conduct that would entitle a trespasser to damages against a private person. Section 2: [EFFECTIVE DATE] Section 1 is effective against all claims that arise after the day of enactment. -4- 11110 The MRPA Board of Directors has gone on record in support of the proposed legislation. I would urge each of you and your respective governing bodies to contact your legislators and enlist their support for the proposed legislation which would reduce existing liability for local parks and recreation agencies. Submitted by: Bruce K. Anderson [EDITOR'S NOTE. THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, DIVISION OF RECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE STUDIES, HAS COMPLETED A LIABILITY INSURANCE SURVEY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. RESPONSES WERE RECEIVED FROM 65 OF THE 89 AGENCIES SURVEYED. RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE MRPA OFFICE. THIS IS VALUABLE SUPPORT • DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY AID YOU IN TALKING WITH YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATORS. ] • THE MINNE`;OTA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION • 1986 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) is a non-profit organization committed to the philosophy that excellent parks , recreation and leisure services enhance the quality of life for all citizens. The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association is deeply concerned about the status of recreational and leisure activities in the 1980' s and beyond. Foremost among these concerns is that quality recreational opportunities are available to ALL people, and that park facilities be maintained at a high (ivality level . More specifically , the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association either endorses, or urges the most serious consideration of the following issues : National Issues The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association will look to the National Recreation and Park Association to review and promulgate national legislation and to advise of the affect the legislation will have on Minnesota in matters dealing with parks, recreation and leisure services . The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association will provide support to pertinent legislation having a benefit to its members and the citizens 1111 of Minnesota and many promulgate legislation on state and national issues. Therapeutic Recreation Issues MRPA will monitor proposed budgetary cutbacks and proposed regulation changes at the state and national level that will affect the provision of recreation services to special populations. MRPA will monitor regulation changes and budgeting cutbacks in program areas that indirectly affect therapeutic recreation program and services, such as eligibility rcqurements for financial assistance, quality of life issues, status of vocational rehabilitation programs, P.L. 94-142 . MRPA will support state legislation which minimizes financial cutbacks to special populations and which will promote quality of life for special populations. MRPA will monitor the progress and effects of the federal legislation known as the Community and Family Living Ammendments Act of 1985. • L('MR Outdoor Recreation Grants The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) grant program is currently the only state program that is designed to provide assistance to all loc;il governments for the acquisition and development of a wide variety of outdoor recreation facilities. S Throughout its history , the LCMR local government grant program has • fostered a mutually beneficial state/local partnership. The 50% local match requirement assures that the state investment is immediately doubt at the local level ,. Local sponsors assume all subsequent operations an( maintenance responsibilities. Additionally, state assistance with the development of high quality local recreation facilities is a relatively low cost method of preserving accessible, irreplaceable resources while • simultaneously relieving the pressure on the state recreation inventory . • • In recent years, the LCMR grant program funding has dwindled as a result of decreased state revenues and a shift in priorities amoung LCMR member , This problem has been i.ompounded by the steady decline of federal LAWCON funds for state and local programs. Yet local need, as evidenced by competition for available grant funds, remains high. The MRPA recognize:; • the value of the LCMR .grant program and appreciates the previous commitment of the LCMR to outdoor recreation. Moreover, the MRPA encourages future legislative support for local recreation grants and recommends increased state funding to meet outdoor recreation needs. ACTION: MRPA will work actively with groups/independently to maintain o:• increase funding for the LCMR grant program. • State Bikeways Program • The Minnesota Department of Transportation's State Bikeway Grant Program an ambitious program designed to develop and identify bikeway corridors which provide for safe and reasonably direct access to the majority of public and private destinations, while excercising sound transportation • engineering and planning procedures in the expenditure of public funds. • Many times, parks and open spaces are the destination of persons making • • use of the bikeways. The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association recognizes the value of this program, which benefits both the bicycle commuter and the recreational cyclist. The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association endorses the State Bikeway Program, encourages strong cooperation between state, county and local agencies, and recommends funding be increased to accelerate an effective program. MRPA will work closely with the State Bikeway Advisory • Committee to meet their goals. ACTION: MRPA will work actively with State Bikeway -Advisory Committee on • legislation development and passage. Lottery Minnesotans place a high value on their park and open space land, and recreational opportunities. Yet , each year more and more land for parks, trails, lake access, wildlife habitat and special use areas are lost • through urban sprawl and private speculation. Alone, local cities and counties cannot adequately increase efforts to set aside open space for future generations. The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association recommends that the legislature establish a lottery patterned after the Colorado lottery that allocates proceeds to improving parks and recreation programs on a state wide basis. ACTION: MRPA will actively inform legislators on the potential of using lottery funds for improving state parks and recreation progra 1 i. Public Employment Labor Relations Act : it- Temporary or Seasonal Employees The 1983 Legislature nulended the Public Employment Labor Relations Act so • that a temporary or seasonal public employee who is employed for more than 67 days during a calendar year will be subject to exclusive union represen tation. As a result (4 the amendment , public employers could be required to negotiate the terms and conditions of employment for those seasonal • employees working more than 67 days in a calendar year. Previous legisia- t4on allowed a tempor.; ry or seasonal employee to work for 100 days before being subject to exclusive union representation. • Minnesota Recreation :end Park Association has many concerns relative to ten- impact of this change. Layoffs of temporary or seasonal employees may be made prematurely, to the detriment of both employer and employee. Secondl , , • the types of compensation and benefits which unions may seek for temporary or seasonal employees could be detrimental to public employers' budgets , • resulting in the employment of less people. Finally, the exclusion for students under age 22 may result in temporary or seasonal public jobs only being offered to those in this category, excluding nonstudents or students above age 22. The Legislature should amend the Public Employee Labor Relations Act so that temporary or seasonal employees under PELRA could wok for 120 (not 67) days before being subject to exclusive union representation. ACTION: MRPA will inform legislators on the effects of PELRA on local park and recreation programs and will work with other associati )ns and groups on recommendations for change. Unemployment Compensation In 1976, unemployment compensation laws were substantially improved by the elimination of eligibility for those individuals who voluntarily quit or 111 axle imsnmisad eoed aotmwehe rewqukallyifbcnatefiont ifor pwcdd e owould heo ther- wise be eligible. This requalification is too low and should be increased , The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association believes that individuals who • knowingly accept temporary employment of specific limited durations or provisional employment not exceeding six months and whose employment is thus ended, should be disqualified for certain benefits. The employers • • involved should not be saddled with unemployment compensation costs for individuals who accept. , and perhaps even plan for the termination of such employment. The MRPA recommends that the law be ammended. Action: MRPA will : uform legislators about the effects of the current unemployment compensation on park and recreation programs, and will support associations/groups working to ammend the law as state above. MRPA PLATFORM Cross-Country Ski License/Trail Funding In 1983, the Legislature passed Chapter 325, which requires cross-country skiers to buy a license when skiing on any non-federal public trail developed, maintained or promoted with state grant-in-aid monies. After two seasons, problems inherent in the implementation of this program have • • combined to weaken sut :)ort among recreation and park professionals. Lack of monetary incentive to justify administration, promotion and enforcement of • tte license has led to only marginal compliance. The Minnesota Recreation and Park Associaiton acknowledges the need for additional funding for the acquisition, development and maintenance of cross-country ski traits and supports the concept of a user fee as a ' \ y • supplemental funding source. MRPA recommends the current method of- • ti implementing the cross-country ski license program to be re-evaluatO and encourages the investigation of sound alternative methods of finance. Community Education Levy The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association recognizes the contributt that community education departments statewide are providing. The Association encouraged the legislature to raise the community education categorical revenue limit from its current $5, 35 level and that for future successive years, an annual percentage increase would be established equal to the annual foundation aid formula increase. It will be necessary to increase the current level to $5.80 for the next biennium. The Association supports the continued community use of school facilities . during non-school hours and encourages cooperative programming between community education departments and municipalities in providing recreation programs. The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association supports recreation and community education programs for handicapped individuals, children and adults, and encourages the legislature to continue to provide alternative funding sources to implement programs on a local level .. ACTION: MRPA will be supportive of the Community Education Association efforts as necessary, and will request their assistance on our behalf in the legislative arena. . .MRPA & MCEA will cooperate in joint legislative ventures to assure that the leisure delivery system is adequately funded. PUBLIC LIABILITY The recent explosion in liability insurance premiums has become a prima concern for many members of MRPA. We believe MRPA must take a strong position to combat the "insurance crisis" . MRPA and the Legislative Committee will review the proposal from the Public Liability Task Force, support the proposal most favored by the membership, and actively work with other groups and associations to assure that legislation is passed to ease the financial burden caused by liability insurance. Other Issues Other issues may be discussed during the legislative session that directly/ • indirectly affect the provision of quality recreational opportunities, Minnesota Recreation and Park Association will act as necessary on these issues throughout the legislative session. Examples of topics/issues which could be included in this category are: parimutual betting; work restitu- tion programs ; prevention of chemical abuse; eminent domain; recycling and • • • disposal of cans, bottles and litter; public access to lakes; shade tree program; workers compensation; levy limits and Mississippi River Corridor project. • • 4110 ` JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN III THE CITIES OF NEW BRIGHTON AND MOUNDS VIEW PURPOSE WHEREAS, there exists a common need for organizing , directing , implementing and coordinating the Cities of New Brigh- ton and Mounds Views aquatics programs at the Edgewood Community Center Pool , Highview Junior High School Pool , Lakeside Park Beach, and Long Lake Regional Park Beach; and WHEREAS, the Cities of New Brighton and Mounds View have established a high quality aquatics program as a priority service to their respective residents; and WHEREAS, the City of New Brighton and the City of • Mounds View, through their respective governing bodies, believe there is a need to establish a joint aquatics program between, the two municipalities based on cost effectiveness and improved 'City services, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AGREED between the City of New Brighton and the City of Mounds View the following : EMPLOYING MUNICIPALITY ' 4111 . The City of Mounds View hereby agrees to be the employing munici- pality for the joint Aquatics Director position . The City or Mounds View shall be accountable for the receipt of that portion of the Aquatics Director costs ( 50% ) paid by the City of New Brighton. No property shall be acquired, as a result of this agreement on a joint basis, by either municipality and all exist- ing property shall remain in ownership of each respective munici- pality. AQUATICS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Position responsibility: A description has been attached in Addendum A which fully defines and outlines each task statement which comprise the job description for the aquatics position . The Aquatics Director shall be responsible to and work under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director of each respective city. TIME ALLOCATION The Aquatic Director' s position will be split equally between the two municipalities 50 per cent in the City of New Brighton and 50 per cent in the City of Mounds View, although flexibility and continuous communication will determine the exact weekly working IIII schedule. -2- ALLOCATIONS OF COST The City of Mounds View shall invoice the City of New Brighton 410 quarterly for the amount due and payable, by the City of New Brighton for services rendered by the Aquatics Director during the billing period . This quarterly amount will reflect 50 per cent of the Aquatics Directors salary and benefits for that given time period. The city of Mounds View shall notify the City of New Brighton in writing within sixty ( 60 ) days in advance of any salary or benefit change. Benefits shall be the same as those normally accorded to a full-time Mounds View City employee . ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL SUPPORT Each City shall be responsible for its own clerical and adminis- tration work relating to its respective aquatics program. This will include flyers and school announcements, letter correspon- dence, evaluations, contracts, and any applicable applications and grant forms. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION All licensing , certification and related miscellaneous expenses having common need or interest between the two municipalities shall be split equally between the two cities based on a 50/50 basis. EQUIPMENT SHARING • The municipalities of New Brighton and Mounds View individually own certain equipment which is important for a successful aqua- tics program. This equipment shall remain the property of each municipality, but a sharing of special equipment, which would benefit each of the respective communities, will be encouraged and promoted whenever possible. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE Each municipality will indemnify and hold harmless each respec- tive City on all aquatics issues and be responsible for maintain- ing their own professional liability insurance covering all potential damages of whatever nature that may arise from or be the consequence of duties that each municipality has assumed. ANNUAL REVIEW This agreement will be reviewed and evaluated annually. AUTHORITY Each party executes this agreement pursuant of the authority of their respective governing bodies. -3- DURATION IN TERM 1111 This agreement sh;ill remain in effect through January 1 , 1990 , unless terminated by other parties subject to ninety ( 90 ) day ; written notice . Agreement entered into this day of , 1985 . CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Mayor Clerk-Administrator CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Mayor City Manager III 1111 ADDENDUM A POSITION ACCOUNTABILITY WRITE-UP POSITION TITLE: Aquatics Director DEPARTMENT : Parks , Recreations and Forestry ACCOUNTABLE TO:• Diector, New Brighton Parks and Recreation Director, Mounds View Parks , Recreation & Forestry De .'' . PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Is to organize, direct, implement , anti coordinate the City 's aquatics program at both the Edgewood Communit,, Center pool, Highview Junior High pool, Lakeside Park beach, and Long Lake Regional Park beach . MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 1. Responsible for the supervision, hiring, and evaluation of all beach and pool personnel including lifeguards , water safety in- structors , maintenance personnel , and related -. quatics supervisor 2 . Responsible for scheduling the working hours , rotation and staffin needs of the lifeguards at both the pool and swimming beach area:; . 3 . Assign work duties to assure that they are taken care of in an efficient and smooth manner to include lifeguarding, first aid , cleaning and other maintenance as directed. • 4 . Responsible for preparation of all time sheets , Red Cross certi-• fication cards and other written material as requested by the respective Parks and Recreation Directors . 5 . Responsible for the in-house training and supervision of all lifeguards in the areas of regulations , rules , safety procedures , use of the equipment and techniques of general beach and pool control. 6 . Responsible for working and coordinating with all related agencies involved with the pool and beach program to include but not limited to other municipal recreation departments , Mounds View swimming association and local community, civic organizations . 7 . Directs and coordinates the preparation of the year round swim- ming program which will be mailed to all school district residents promoting swimming opportunities available throughout the district . 8 . Oversees a variety of public relations activities designed to make the most effective use available promotional possibilities through local media, flyers , uch°to evaluatemetostheetter extentoposspbleence, etc. and follows through the excess of such endeavors . ,ti..,.}. . . -2- • 9 . Establishes necessary policies and procedures required to ensurE 1111 all necessary paperwork is maintained for the proper and efficient running of the aquatics program. Prepares a variety of well documented reports that clearly identify existing program activity and extent of participation. The reports should include supporting information identifying accountability for administration for er.cn program and related employee lists, budget allocations, etc. 10 . Coordinates and controls facility usage for the Edgewood Community Center pool, llighview Junior High pool, Lakeside Park beach, and Long Lake Regional Park beach to include pool rentals and other special pool activities . 11 . Initiates and controls all supply/equipment purchases to replenish existing inventories and provide additional items necessary for effective program implementation and ensure that they are in goad working condition. 12 . Assumes other responsibilities as apparent or designated. i MINIMUM WORK QUALIFICATIONS 1 . 3-5 years of experience in supervision of either waterfront (,: pool operations . 410 2 . Must have a valid W.S .I . Red Cross Certificate . 3 . Have a four year degree from an accredited college or compar.1L experience. ADDENDUM B MOUNDS VIEW/NEW BRIGHTON 4111 JOINT POWERS AQUATIC AGREEMENT 1986 PROPOSED SALARY ARRANGEMENTS The proposed Mounds View/New Brighton Joint Powers Agreement for an Aquatics Director is based on the following factors : 1 . The annual sal. ry would be $21 ,000 . 2. PERA would be paid at a rate of . 0425% or $892 . 50 3. FICA would be paid at a rate of .0705% or $1 ,480. 50 4 . Single insurance coverage would be paid at a rate of $66 . 90 per month or $803.00. 5. Workman ' s compensation would be paid at a rate of . 062779 or $1 , 318 . 36 . P position would be 25 494 . 36 based on four • Total amount for the pos ti S , quarterly payments from each municipality would be $3, 186 . 80 or an annual rate of $12 ,747. 18. In addition, standard City bene- fits of sick leave and vacation would be followed as outlined in Chapter 6 of the City of Mounds View' s Municipal Code ( see Adden- dum C ) . 1 YEAREND AQUATICS REPORT By : Maureen Thielen , Aquatic Director. lill I . EDGEWOOD POOL SUMMARY A. Restructure of the swimming lesson program Major changes occurred in the swimming lesson program ii. the winter of 1984. The previous structure of the le�- sons involved one teacher per maximum of 12 students, t,,1 10 - 45 minute lessons, at the rate of $13. 00 per stti dent. The new format involves one instructor per maxima;.. of 6 - 8 students, for 10 - 35 minute lessons at $15 . (m j per student. This smaller class size allows for much more individualized attention for each student to which the general public is very receptive . The actual American Red Cross certified class offerin•j • basically remain the same, with the exception of the beginners level. The skill progression was further bro- ken down by adding a beginner III class to the previousli • existing beginner I and II levels (similar to Shoreview' current swimming program) . Because the beginners level is the most difficult stage of the swimming skills pro- gression , it was felt that an additional increment, ani therefore greater chance to experience success, would greatly benefit even the average learner. • Three new features of the current lesson program are th ' addition of the first day general information/free open swim pass sheet, the "report card" system, and lessen evaluation sheets; the last two of which are distributed on the tenth day of the lessons. The information sheet tells the parents a bit about the program and also give • the parent an opportunity to take their child to a free evening or weekend open swim. The "report card" system informs parents exactly what skills their child is able to perform correctly and what skills their child will need to practice . The instructor also indicates on thi'3 . form which level of the swimming lessons the child should next be enrolled in. And, the lesson evaluation sheet 'gives the parents the chance to comment on the total swimming program. (See appendix) . B. New pool programs Throughout the past year, several new aquatic program; have been successfully offered. These new program_ '.1 include: Adaptive aquatics (complete with volunteer aide • training and one-on-one instruction) , arthritic exercise , !' scuba diving lessons, evening water exercise , corporate fitness swims, semi-private lessons, adult advanced les- sons, and seasonal passes, which offer discounts for the frequent pool user ( see appendix) . -2- Additionally, a free American Red Cross "Swim and St.,,' ' Fit" program has been offered to the ever growing l .. swimming crowd, which involves recording the daily yard- age of each participant. Individualized index cards a' wall charts record total mileage and certificates, pat -- • ches, lapel pins, and " I swain 100 miles at the Edyew(), Pool" t-shirts are given to high mileage holders. Sin&.,, implemented last fall , over 200 swimmers have joined thi !i program, and seven people have swam their way into tI & " 100 Mile Club" . (See appendix for 3 day survey of 1. ' swimmer participation and the communities from which this program has attracted the lap swimmers. ) C. Physical structure improvements During the past year, the Edgewood Pool environment has undergone many changes to bring the 17 year old pool up to date . The pool room walls were professionally painted and three modern aquatic figures were added to accent true • pool room atmosphere . Official rule boards were prepare and posted; and a Red Cross plaque was hung to inform the public of the aquatics staff ' s teaching and guardini • qualifications. The rescue equipment was updated or replaced , to conform with the Ramsey County Health De- partment regulations. Twenty-five percent of the ceilin,i lights were replaced or repaired. The locker rooms • floors, bathroom stalls and shower rooms were repainted . The pool hallway walls and doors were repainted as well . Improvement projects currently underway include tho refinishing of the locker room walls with a highly tex- tured paint, the transferring of the emergency telephone from the guard office to the actual pool room, and the sanding and refinishing of all of the old wooden benches . These improvements have undoubtedly enhanced and made, safer the overall pool environment. D. Pool program advertising • • Two major advertising sources of the seasonal pool 'schedules are the Mounds View Newsletter and the Mounds View CommunityEducation Brochure . Both advertising forms have gone through major changes, to make the information easier for the public to understand. • The format for the Mounds View Newsletter simply lists all swim lesson levels with a brief class description and complete listing of the dates and times that the • class will be held. The Mounds View Community Education Brochure compiles the swimming schedules of Chippewa , Highview and Edgewood pool; and stresses which park and recreation department must be contacted for further ques- • tions and registration procedures. ( See appendix for samples of each of these two formats. ) . • -3- Other promotional materials developed in the past ye.1• , • include :, "Healthy People" pool schedule flyers ( se,. appendix ) , McDonald tray liner placemats, articles and 11/1 photographs in the New Brighton Bulletin , two communis , health fairs, Edgewood Community Education open house , several promotional flyers to area elementary school. ( see appendix) , and the addition of a specific pool bul- letin board for in-house advertising. • E. Program participation figures The following table breaks down the 50% increase in tip• aquatic program participation. 1982 & 1984 SUMMER SWIM LESSON PARTICIPATION COMPARISON • CLASS *1982 1984 Waterbabies 24 26 Waders 76 34 Beginner I 133 Beginner II **122 90 Beginner III 37 Advanced beginner 54 34 • Intermediate 9 36 Swimmers 23 10 Adults 5 22 . Water Exercise 18 III Semi Private 5 Scuba 12 Adaptive swim 16 Arthritic exercise 5 TOTALS 313 478 *Participation was not compiled in the summer of 1983, there- fore , the 1982 participation figures were utilized in this comparison . **1982 figure is a combined level for the beginners level of that year . F. Financial standings The following table is a summary of the computer bast ,i revenue and expenditure swim accounts as of July, 19H and July, 1984 . FINANCIAL STANDINGS TABLE ACCOUNTS JULY , 1983 JULY , 1984 Revenues $ 13 , 539 . 76 $ 19 , 756 . 75 Expenditures 10 , 131 . 71 10 ,805 . 97 Ill Profit margin $ 3 , 408 . 05 $ 8 , 950 . 78 -4- . '. 4111 As can be easily noted , the expenditures have been kept relatively the same from 1983 to 1984 . Yet , with th improvement of the quality of the swim program, comes th.! steady participation increase over the past year, hence follows the growth of the programs revenue; which, as Oi July, 1984 just about reached the $9 ,000 mark. • II . LAKESIDE BEACH SUMMARY A. Major changes implemented in the total beach operation The 1983 summer program at Spring Lake was researched , evaluated , and revised for the 1984 summer program. Major changes were presented to the staff , and posted in the aquatic manuals, in preparation for this past summer. The dates of the summer season were June 9 - August 26 , 1984 .The daily hours were moved ahead tram th'. previous season to 12: 30 - 8: 30 p.m. The guard staff was more closely supervised this past year and an afternoon "on call" system was implemented , to minimize excel.; staff on slow days. All staff hired were certified in both American Red Cross advanced lifesaving and water safety instruction . Staff ' s skills were reviewed and tested prior to the season' s onset. The staff was required to where red one piece swimsuits while on duty and had the option to wear red guard jackets, white i • visors, or red guard t-shirts. This uniform dress code made the staff much more visable in the public ' s eye . h. Three staff meetings and two newsletters, given throughout the summer months, kept the guard staff updated on ongoing changes or concerns. The camaraderie among the staff was very high and a con- tributing factor was the group effort at the 3rd Annual • St. Paul Lifeguard Olympics. While competing in life- guard oriented skills tests, the Mounds View staff placed 2nd overall , and brought home an impressive trophy. The staff is already talking of "going for the gold" in '85. B. Safety record Lakeside Park Beach closed its season with a perfect record with no major accidents (defined as an accident that would require hospitalization or stitches) . The beach front was treated with the chemical copper sulfate twice this past season , on June 4 and 5, and on July 2 and 3. This resulted in no significant cases of swimmers itch being reported to the guard staff or the Spring Lake Park and Mounds View Park and Recreation Departments. -5- C . Physical structure improvements S The beach house was repainted , as were all the parr. grounds tables and trash cans. The parking lot rule board received a new sheet of plexi-glass as the old sheet had cracked and darkened. The lifeguard stand rule boards were updated and repainted . The slide platform was covered with a layer of non-skid , plastic carpet , and the waterfront marker bouys were anchored to the lifeline at equal increments. Flowers were planted near the beach house , and the grounds were constantly kept tidy, as .1 result of a routine maintenance schedule . D. Beach attendance An attendance count at the beach was taken twice a day cu 3 :00 and 7 : 00 p.m. , to determine the approximate number of bathers using the waterfront daily. This count re- flects the actual number of people in the water only, a'- it is difficult to be accurate in counting the number at people occupying the beachfront or picnic/playground area . The J .O. P. H . E.R. formula was used : 1. Take an estimate of the midday crowd ( 3 :00 p.m. ) and multiply it by 2-1/2 . 2. Take an estimate of the evening crowd ( 7 : 00 p.m. ) 4111 and multiply by 1-1/2 . 3. Add these two figures together , for an approximate daily total . The average daily number of people in the water was re- corded as followed: June 259 people July 366 people August 299 people As any type of patron count has not been used at thi ,, beach previously , it will be necessary to compare the 1984 years with that of the summer of 1985 . III . COORDINATION FIGURES WITHIN THE MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRIC`I The availability of a specialized aquatics director within the district provided a focal point for area organizations to lean on .Several of the features of this coordination angle are highlighted below. 1 . COMBINED ADVERTISING : The Mounds View Community Educa- tion Bulletin and School Talk publications both displayed 410 an easy to read master schedule of the Chippewa , Highview and Edgewood Pool seasonal programs and class offerings. These handy sales pieces were made possible through tn.i aquatic director effort:i. -6- 2. MULTI-COMMUNITY IN-SERVICE TRAINING: Shoreview, Nt .i Brighton and Mounds View Park and Recreation Department jointly participated in a skills update and review SV Hi inar to ensure the highest quality lifeguard and teachin., staff for each municipality. The combined effort produc- ed a camaraderie among the local beach and pool staft,-. ; and provided a less expensive training, per staff member , in a more professional manner. 3. AQUATIC REFERENCE PERSONNEL: During the past year, new American Red Cross materials and techniques have beeil presented to the Shoreview and New Brighton Park and Rec- reation pool program directors, keeping both agencies abreast of ongoing American Red Cross changes. In addi - tion , this centralized aquatic information source was available for the general public. 4 . MOUNDS VIEW SWIM CLUB AND NORTHERN SHORES MASTERS SWIM TEAM: The aquatic director position has provided the area age group swim club and adult swim team with a cen- tralized channel for their aquatic scheduling ann concerns. 5. MOUNDS VIEW DIVING CLUB (MADURA' S MANIACS ) : Assistant and direction was provided for a new approach in adver- tising and enlarging the local diving club. 6. SPECIALIZED AQUATIC PROGRAM ADVERTISING: The local Shoreview, Mounds View and New Brighton hton Park and Recrea- 9 tion Department advertising of specialized aquatic pro- grams was coordinated through the aquatic director posi- tion . ( i .e . : Adapted aquatics, scuba diving , basic res- cue and water safety, arthritic exercise and Edgewood ' s • daytime pool schedule . ) IV. SUMMARY OF THE AQUATICS REPORT In the first year of the aquatic director position , many positive changes have occurred. The local pool and beach program were each evaluated, revised, updated and implement- ed to lay the foundation for the highest quality of aquatic • program possible . The result has been a dramatic increase 1 in the pool participation figures, a sizable increase in the amount of revenue generated, which follows with a notable increase in the profit margin . The beach atmosphere has been greatly upgraded and professionalized. -7- V. FUTURE AQUATIC AVENUES Looking into the second year of the Edgewood Pool devel<,i�- 1111 ment plans, one will see further emphasis on new advertisi , ; methods, to educate more local residents of the availability . of the aquatic program. Organizational sponsorship involvement will be sought out by such groups as; The Art_L • ritic Foundation , Group Health Inc . and local corporate fit - ness programs. The School District-wide coordination wilt be expanded. A projected 1984 profit margin of approximat'J- ly $12,000 in surplus revenue will be recycled into addi -- tional pool improvements. Such projects currently bei , researched include the expansion of the pool gallery seatit' 1 capacity, outdoor "POOL" lettering for easier identificatit)n of the pool location, a new maxi-flex diving board , and ,A self-contained "turtle" pool cleaning system. The 1985 beach operation and procedures will basically remain the same , with the exception of a possible change ii, daily hours to better match the public ' s utilization of th,, facility (move beach hours up to 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. from the past season' s 12: 30 p.m. - 8: 30 p.m. ) . Physical structure improvements may include ( in order ,1 importance ) : 1. A new dock system - One of the two current docks was di ,. assembled two weeks prior to the close of the season t,,,F safety reasons. The new wooden docks could be made ih- ` • house at a reasonable rate . 2. A floating raft and lifeguard chair to be placed in thk. water. 3. Winterization and rental of the beach house structure . • 4. Development of a tribute to the members of the original Playground, Inc . and Lakeside Park Commission . Possibil- ities include a flag pool commemoration , gardens and sit- tiny area, as well as a permanent drinking fountain . III APPENDIX EXHIBIT A LESSONS: INTRODUCTION LETTER TO PARENTS EXHIBIT B LESSONS: PROGRAM EVALUATION SHEET EXHIBIT C POOL PASS FORM EXHIBIT D EDGEWOOD POOL USAGE SURVEY EXHIBIT E MOUNDS VIEW NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING EXHIBIT F MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY EDUCATION BROCHURE ADVERTISINi, EXHIBIT 0 POOL SCHEDULE FLYER 410 EXHIBIT H CHIPPEWA AND HIGHVIEW FLYER SAMPLE TO PROMOTE THE EDGEWOOD POOL EXHIBIT I SCHOOL FLYER SAMPLE MOUNDS VIEW PARKS i RECREATION - AQUATIC PROGRAM Sumner, 1984 111/1 Greetings: Thank you for participating in the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Aquati,:: Program. I hope you and/or your child will experience much success in the up;- caning swimming lessons. Should at any time you have a question or ooncerrr regarding our program, please feel free to call me, Maureen Thielen, at my Mounds View City Hall office, 784-3055. All swim classes are ten lessons in length. the starting and ending dates an- as follows: DAYTIME (2 WEEK) SWIM LESSONS EVENING (5 WEEK) SWIM LESSONS Session I June 11 - June 22 Session A M & W June 11-July 11* Session II June 25 - July 6 T & Th June 12-July 12 Session III July 9 - July 20 Session IV July 23 - August 3 Session B M & W July 16-August 15 Session V August 6 - August 17 T & Th July 17-August 16 • • *No Classes July 4th Practicing the newly acquired skills you and/or your child have learned in the 111/1 swimming lessons is vital. For this reason, please make note of the open swim sessions listed below, and also be sure to utilize the FREE swim pass coujxxr at the bottom of the page. Practicing new skills between each lesson helps to master the skills permanently, and it also makes swimming a fun family activ- ityl OPEN SWIM LESSONS (ALL AGES) LAP SWIM HOURS (ADULTS ONLY) M F 2:30 3:15 p.m. M F 7.00 - 7:45 a.m. M - F 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. M - F 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Th 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. M — F 11:45 - 12:30 p.m. F 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. M 7:50 - 8:30 p.m. F 8:00 - 8:45 p.m. FEE: $1.00/swim time Once again, if you have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely, j Maureen Thielen Aquatic Director cut here — -- - ----------------------cut here MOUNDS VIEW PADS AND RECREATION AQUATIC PROGRAM This pass entitles one person free admission to a open swim or adult lap swim, between the dates of June 11, 1984 and August 17, 1984. Good only at ©dgewood Pool. Value $1.00 No Cash RedemptiCri Edgewrx xi Pool will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 1984 MOUNDS VIEW PARKS , RECREATION & FORESTRY DEPARTMENT 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 1111 784-3055 PUBLIC EVALUATION OF THE SWIMMING PROGRAM In order to provide the best possible swimming program, it 1 , necessary to examine your valued opinion of our existin<J program. Therefore , each participant, or parent of participant, is asked to fill out this brief evaluation form, and return it to the swim class instructor , or pool supervisor today. We are concerned with creating a high quality swim program; and your sincere comments are our best tool in revisin(; our current structure . Thank you for your time . CLASS DAY(S) TIME INSTRUCTOR TODAY ' S DATE Please answer the first six questions on a scale of 1 - 10 , and feel free to make a comment. Totally Strongly Disagree Sometimes Agree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11/1 THE INSTRUCTOR. Number Please Comment 1 . Created a friendly atmosphere _ -- 2 . Showed an interest in each of the students in the class. 3 . Displayed enthusiasm _ 4 . Was prepared for class -- 5. Possessed skills necessary to effectively teach the class. 6. Increased my/child ' s skills in swimming. — — 7. What was liked best about this program? 11/1 8. What was not liked about this program? (over) 9. What recommendations do you have for improving the class? 1111 10. Were the class days convenient? YES ( ) NO ( ) Comment : - 11. Were the class times convenient? - Comment : 12. Would you recommend a friend to participate in this program Comment: -- 13. Do you have recommendations in regards to safety? Comment: 14. Would you take the class again (or the next higher level ) it it were offered? Why or why not? _ _ 15. Have you heard anyone else ' s comments (positive or negative) regarding our aquatics program? If so, what? ' 4111 Thank you for your assistance in evaluating our program! Please refer any questions or concerns to: Maureen Thielen , Aquatic Director 1-10W ARE 2401 Highway 10 WE D01? Mounds View, MN 55112 784-3055 cif:-f: 1 i0 1 SPRING 1984 EDGEWOOD POOL USAGE SURVEY OPEN SWIM !II Sample Source : *Obtained information Thursday, April 5 , Friday April 6 and Monday April 9 . *Surveyed "Open Swim" participants only. (Not daytime exercise , lessons or private rentals) . City in which pool patron resides: 4/5 4/ 6 4/ 9 Total Mounds View 20 16 19 55 New Brighton 12 14 15 41 Fridley 2 4 1 7 North Oaks 3 1 1 5 Arden Hills 3 1 1 5 Shoreview 2 0 0 2 Columbia Heights 2 0 0 2 1111 Minneapolis 2 1 0 3 Others ( totals) Spring Lake Pk . 4 Lino Lakes 3 Roseville 2 St. Paul 2 Brooklyn Center 1 SWIM AND STAY FIT "Fun Facts to Know and Tell" Edgewood Pool has 176 patrons enrolled in the Red Cross "Swim and Stay Fit" program. Of these : *36 of the patrons are senior citizens. *64 of the patrons are Medtronic employees. . MOW ); VI1-1.1 ''ARTS, RFCRIAIION iIIN FORT IRY hi-PAH-MEN' 2401 HIGHWAY 10 4110 MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 55112 AU5 MAUREEN THIELENEN, AQUATIC DIRECTOR 1984 SUMMER PASSES - EDGEWOOD POOL 'REGISTER AT MOUNDS VIEW PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. (NOT THE POOL) 'GOOD FOR ALL OPEN AND LAP SWIMS BETWEEN JUNE 11-AUGUST 17, 1984 (POOL WILL BE CLOSED JULY 4, 1984) RATES INDIVIDUAL PASS $25.00 FAMILY PASS (2 PARENTS & CHILDREN 20 YRS. & UNDER) 40.00 SENIOR CITIZEN PASS (62 YRS, & OLDER) 15.00 '4 DIGIT PASS NUMBERS WILL BE ISSUED TO ALL SEASONAL PASS HOLD- ERS. THIS NUMBER MUST BE MEMORIZED AND VERBALLY TOLD TO THE LIFEGUARD/TICKET-TAKER FOR EACH POOL ADMITTANCE . YOUR NUMBER IS (THIS NUMBER WILL BE ISSUED WHEN YOU REGISTER. 'FOR POOL ADMITTANCE, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OFF REGISTRATION • FORM) MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE LIFEGUARD/TICKET-TAKER. LAP SWIMS OPEN SWIMS • M-F 7:00 - 7:45 A.M. M-F 2:30 - 3:15 P.M. M-F 8:00 - 3:45 A.M. M-F 3:30 - 4:15 P.M. M-F ' 11 :45 - 12:30 P.M. TH 8:30 - 9: 15 P.M. M 7:50 - 8:30 P.M. F 7:00 - 7:45 P.M. F 8:00 - 8:45 P.M. ----CUT HERE CUT HERE---- 1954 SUMMER SWIM PASS FORMFOR OFFICE USE ONLY TYPE OF PASS: PASS a I LI UFAMILY INDIVIDUAL - $25 - $40 ' NIOR CITIZEN - $15 .. • NAME DATE OF BIRTH AGE r' ADDRESS ZIP HOME PHONE NO, WORK PHONE NO. AMOUNT PAID $ TODAY'S DATE 'FAMILY PASS INFORMATION: SPOUSE BIRTHDATE CHILD'S NAME BIRTHDATE CHILD'S NAME BIRTHDATE CHILD'S NAME BIRTHDATE _ a 12 ';_U«MLR SWI MM1MG_SCHEDULE. �,_,_ .m '44 HG PRC,'ANS Ar:_ 'L_ AT EtDGEVO00 POOL, 5100 EDGEl1OXO ONIYE. REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED IN PERSON, OR THFOUGH THE MAIL AT (::: MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION Ai) FORESTRY DEPT., 2401 HIGN'3AY 10, MOULDS VIEW, MM 55112. SUMMER CLASSES MILL BE 10 LESSONS IN LENGTH, AND WILL BEGIN JUNE 11, 1984. THE POOLWILL BE CLOSED JULY 4TH. QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO MAUREEN THIELEM, AQUATICS DIRECTOR, MOUNDS YIEW PARKS ADD REC. DEPT. 784-3055. ALL LESSONS EARN 5 LIFESTYLE POINTS. '711' DAYTIME (2 MEEK) SWIM LESSONS I EVENING (5 MEEK) SWIM LESSONS I Sib SESSION I JUNE 11 - JUNE 22 SESSION A M & M JUNE 11 - JULY Ile i I j SESSION II JUNE 25 - JULY 6• T & TM JUNE 12 - JULY 12 DO SESSION 111 JULY 9 - JULY 20 SESSION 8 M t M JULY 16 - AUGUST 15 SESSION IV JULY 23 - AUGUST 3 T & TH JULY 17 - AUGUST 16 Z SESSION V AUGUST 6 - AUGUST 17 'NO CLASSES JULY 4TH Ill WATE318A8IES -$15,00 (Max. 10/class) BASIC RESCUE AND ADVANCED LIFESAVIM (.7) S J Children 6 mos. - 2 yrs., accompanied by • parent, are taught These two classes will be taught through Mew Brighton Parks to enjoy the water and become "edge safe'. and Recreation Department , 633-8906. I & Th 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. June 12 - July 12 or SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS - $28,00 (Mex. 3/class) m July 17 - August 16 Designed for the student who would benefit from more M & M 6:30 - 7:05 p.m. Sessions A t 8 personalized Instruction. Skill levels will be combined. WADERS -$15.00 (Max. 10/class) T & Th 7:10 - 7:45 p.m. Sessions A & S Lessons in water adjustment and safety for children OPEN SWIMS - 51.00/45 minutes/person Oapproximately 2 - 4 years old. One parent MUST accompany the child In the pool. Recreational swims for all ages. ZI & Th 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. June 12 - July 12 or M-F 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. June 11 - August 17 July 17 - August 16 M-F 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. June 11 - August it F 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. June 15 - August 17e M & M 7:10 - 7:45 p.m. Sessions A 6 8 F 8:00 - 8:45 p.m. June 15 - August 17e TV BEGINNER I - $15,00 (Max. 6/class) •52.50/family price (5 member maximum) : Lessons for kids with little or no water experience, 4 years ADULT LAP SWIMS - 51,00/45 minutes/person O and older. Parent does not accompany child in pool. Children learn floats and rhythmic breathing. Swim occasionally, or Join our fres Red Cross "Swim and Stay Fit" lap counting program. Certificates and 1-shirts for r1 M-F 11:00 - 11:35 a... Sessions 1 - V high-mileage woolgrowers. Ears 10 lifestyle paints ter 2S miles. � N-F 12:30 - 1:05 p.m. Sessions 1 - V M-F 1:50 - 2:25 P.N. Sessions 1 - V T t T8 7:00 - 7:45 a... 3:1M t W 6:30 - 7:05 p.a. Sessions A t S M-F 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.14011.F.14011.F.T t Th 6:30 - 7:05 p.m. Sessions A & 6 , ,F, 11:45 --12:30 DM 7:50 - 0:30 pos. BEGINNER II - $15.00 (Max. 6/class) ADULT 591 111 LESSONS - 515.00 (S/class) This close is for students who haw passed asg. I. or are able to float without aid. Skills taught Include glides, the Ideal beginning vele lessons for those adults whe can't sole a beginner stroke and cambtnd stroke am beet. stroke or have a tear of the watr. M-F 11:00 - 11:35 •.m. Sessions I - V T & Th 7:50- 6:23 p.m. Sessions A 8 S ,Mf 1:50 - 2:25 p.m. Sessions 1 - V M 6 W 6:30 - 7:05 p.m. Sessions A l b 110 • .., • • EG I NER III - $15.00 (Max. 6/c l ass) LACES I DE PORK WATERFRONT LESSONS - $15.00 This class perfects the front crawl. combined stroke en beck. Swimming lessons Is Spring Lake, weather pereltt . Six , . Survive) fleet end builds endurance. Successful completion students per class for ton lessons. results In Ned Cross faglnner Certification. . Beginner 1 N-F 12:00 - 12:35 p.m. July 9 - 20 C M1-F 12:30 - 1:05 p.e. Sessions 1 - Y Beginner I1 N-F 12:00 - 12:35 p.m. July 9 - 20 Ti Th 6:30 - 7:05 p.m. Session A L 8 Beginner III M-F 12:00 - 12:35 p.m. July 9 - 20 MAIC® ECINER - $15.00 (Max. 6/class) ADAPTIVE SWIN LESSONS - $20.00 Enrolliag students Oust have their A.R.C. beginning Basic swimming lessons for chiidram who are physically er certificate. Eleasntsry bock and survival stroke are mentally disabled. T Iatrduc.d. 1 ' 1 T i Th 7:10 - 7:45 p.m. Session A t 8 f!� 1:10 - 1:45 p.m. Sessions 1 - V M i W 7:10 - 7:45 p.e. Sessions A 4 8 ADAPTIVE AQUATIC VOLUNTEER AIDS INTERMEDIATES - $15.00 (Mex. 8/class) Volunteers wishing to assist In the terr lesson adaptive aduati class contact Maureen Thlelen, 784-3055. Training will be Advanced beginners graduates learn the breaststroke, provided. The class meets: m sidestroke and underwater swimming. T 8 Th 7:10 - 7:45 p.m. Session A 4 B N-F 1:10 - 1:45 p.m. Sessions I, III, IV M 1 W 7:10 - 7:45 p.m. Session 8 POOL RENTAL T SWIMMERS - $15.00 (Max. 6/class) Private pool rentals are available for your group. �V Reservations end payment must be made at the Mounds View Parks m Intermediate graduates learn the back crawl and surface dive, end Recreation one week prior to your rental. Call 784-3055. while stroke refinement and endurance Is emphasized. Mfi 1:10 - 1:45 Fee Is: 515.00/45 minutes for groups 1 - 30 p.m. Sessions I1, IV $20.00/45 minutes for groups 31 - 60 M i W 7:10 - 7:45 p.m. Session A wwmi T 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. June 12 - August 14 SISTER EXERCISE -$38 (3 days/week) $26 (2 days/week) Th 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. June 14 - August 16 mew. $15 (1 night or day/week) F 9:00 - 9:45 p.m. June 15 - August 17 OEnjoy the freedom of water movement to music, while improving SENIOR SWIMS - 7Sf/45 minutes Zyour health. Need not get your hair wet, or swim a stroke. Earn 10 lifestyle points. Classes are 10 weeks in lenoth. Recreational and lap swimming for senior citizens. Opportunity to Join Red Cross "Swim and Stay Fit" Program is M-F 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. June 11 - August 17 free. T M 7:50 - 8:30 p.m. June 11 - August 13 v M-F 1C:00 - 10:45 a.m. June 11 - August 1- (Senio Citizen a) ARTHRITIC EXERCiSE - $24.0C (2 days/week) MADlRZA'S MANIACS rDIVING CLUB suwme pass Is oval IeDie) OA gradual progression of water exercises designed specifically In conjunction with the Mounds View Swim Club, notionally for the person living with arthritis. Participants must be recognized John Medura, will be Med coach for the rapidly ^ able to handle one flight of stairs. growing Mounds view Diving Team. Beginner and advanced u J lessons are available at the Chippewa end Highview pools. For amme T i Th 7:50 - 6:25 p.m. June 12 - August 16 more Information confect John Madura at 6S6-2471 cm. Maureen - $80,00 SCUBA LESSORS Thlelen at 764-3055. A certified program taught through Smith Diving. Class • ) C ,1 - ! ;r includes 2 hours of classroom and 2 hours of pool time each _ ems% -� -L __.. ( week, Check out dive (rental of equipment) Is additional. e`: - Y , -►— �- C^ w c iS - 9.4s 2.10, June 13 - July 25 ,.�,t\ - i'. t,,') ` .N' (4; class J;.!y 4th) _�- - .. :� i►. Vis- �., SUMMER SWIMMING 1111 The following classes are offered at CHIPPEWA, EDGEWOOD and HIGHVIEW pools to all District 621 residents. The 1 ,, . i are administered by the local Parks and Recreation Departments(Contact Dept. Listed below). TO REGISTER FOR SWIMMING CLASSES CONTACT: Chippewa . Edgewood Highview Shoreview Parks& Rec. Dept. Mounds View Parks & Rec. Dept. New Brighton Parks& Re_ 1 4665 North Victoria 2401 Highway 10 1975 Silver Lake k : Shoreview,MN 55112 (484-3353) Mounds View,MN 55112 (784-3055) New Brighton, MN 55112 ,,G.. EDGEWOOD POOL SCHEDULE The public swimming program at Edgewood Community Center Pools is administered by the Mounds View Park & Re, ...:, • 3055.The summer schedule begins June 11, 1984,and lessons are ten sessions in length. The pool is closed July 4. • DAYTIME (2 weeks) SWIM LESSONS EVENING (5 weeks) SWIM LESSON:-, 1 Session 1: 6/11 -6/22 Session 4: 7/23-8/3 Session A: M & W 6/11 - 7/11' j Session 2: 6/25 -7/6* Session 5: 8/6 -8/17 T& Th 6/12 - 7/12 i Session 3: 7/9-7/20 *No classes July 4th Session B: M & W 7/16 -8/15 T & Th 7/178/16 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY . 7 am Lip Swim 7 am Lap Swim 6 8 am Lap Swim 8 am Lap Swim 8 am Lap Swim 8 am Lap Swim 8 am Lap Swui, 8:30 am Waterbabies/ 8:30 am Waterbabies/ Waders Waders 9 am Water Ex. 9 am Water Ex. 9 am Water Ex. 9 am Water Ex. • 9 am Water 1.x 10 am Senior Swim 10 am Senior Swim 10 am Senior Swim 10 am Senior Swim 10 am Senior :,vii:.. 11 amBeg. I & II 11 amBey. I & II 11 amBeg. I & II 11 amBeg. I & II 11 amBeg. i & II 11:45 am Lap Swim 11:45 am Lap Swim 11:45 am Lap Swire 12:30 Beg. I & II 12:30 Beg. I & II 12:30 Beg. I & II 12:30 Beg. I & II 12:30 Beg. I & II 1:10 Adv. Beg., Inter, 1:10 Adv. Beg., Inter 1:10 Adv. Beg., Inter 1:10 Adv. Beg, Inter. 1:10 Adv. Bey hilt: Swimmer Swimmer Swimmer Swimmer Swimmer 1:50 Beg. I&II 1:50 Beg. I & II 1:50 Beg. I & II 1:50 Bey. I & II 1:50 Beg. I & 11 2:30 Open Swim 2:30 Open Swim 2:30 Open Swim 2:30 Open Swim 2:30 Open Swan 3:30 Open Swim 3:30 Open Swim 3:30 Open Swim 3:30 Open Swim 3:30 Open Swim 0 Pool Closed July 4th WEEKDAY EVENINGS 6:30 pm Waterbabies, 6:30 pm Beg. I & II 6:30 pm Waterbabies, 6:30 pm Beg. I & 11 Beg. I& II Beg. I & II 7:10 pm Wader, 7:10 pm Semi-Private, 7:10 pm Wader, 7:10 Semi-Private 7:00 Open Swim Adv. Beg./Swimmer/ Adapted Aquatics Adv. Beg/Swimmer/ Adapted Aquatics Inter. Inter. 7:50 pm Water Ex. 7:50 pm Arthritic Ex. 7:45 pm Scuba 7:50 Arthritic Ex. 8:00 Open Swim and Lap Swim Adult Lessons (6/13-7/25) Adult Lessons III 8:30 pm Pool Rental 7:45 pm Open Swim (8/1-8/15) 8:30 pm Open Swim 9:00 Pool Ren: ,! ti *No Lessons July 4th FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE EDGEWOOD POOL SCHEDULE, PLEASE CONTACT MAUREEN 'i HL ,1 AQUATIC DIRECTOR, MOUNDS Vir.V+ PARKS, RECREATION AND FORE:S'l KY DEPARTMENT AT 7b4 3055. • SUMMER SWIMMING (continued) HIGHVIEW POOL SCHEDULE • • Please contact the New Brighton Parks & Recreation Dept., (633-8906) for more information regarding the Highview Poul : . One must register through the New Brighton Parks & Recreation Dept., for all of the classes held at Highview Pool Thep, closed July 4, 1984. SESSION 1 (6/11.6/22) and SESSION IV (7123-8/3) SESSION 11 (6/25-7/6) and SESSION III (7/9.70)) 9:00 am Waders 9:00 am Semi Private 10:00 am Beg. II, Intermediates, Swimmers 9:30 am Semi Private 11:00 am Semi-Privates(M-Th) 10:00 am Waders, Intermediates, Swimmers Waterbabies 3 11:00 am Mini (M-Th), Lap Swim (2 lanes) (F,6/14 -8/ Lap Swim(2 lanes) 11:30 am Semi Private, Lap Swim (con't) 12:15 pm Mini(M-Th), Lap Swim (con't) 12:15 pm Mini (M-Th), Lap Swim (con't) ' Waterbabies(F, 6/14 -8/3) 1:00 pm Beg. 1, Bey. 11, Adv. Beg. 1:00 pm Beg. I, Beg. II, Adv. Beg. 2:00 pm Beg. I, Beg. II, Adv. Beg. 2:00 pm Beg. II, Intermediates, Swimmers 3:00 pm Waders, Intermediates,Swimmers 3:00 pm Beg. I, Beg. II, Adv. Beg. 4:00 pm Rec. Swim 4:00 pm Rec. Swim 5:00 pm Semi Private (M-Th) 5:00 pm Semi Private(M-Th) 5:30 pm Semi Private (M-Th) ' 5:30 pm Semi Private(M-Th) 6:00 pm Mini(M-Th) 6:00 pm Waders 6:30 pm Waterbabies (M/W, 6/25 - 7/18) 7:00 pm Rec.Swim Waterbabies (T/Th, 6/26 - 7/19) • 8:00 pm Rec.Swim(M, W& F) 7:00 pm Rec. Swim Slim 'n Swim (T& Th);6/12 -8/12 8:00 pm Rec.Swim (M, W, F) 9:00 pm Lap Swim (T& Th) 9:00 pm Lap Swim (T, Th), Pool Rental (M, W. i ; Pool Rental (M, W, F) CHIPPEWA POOL SCHEDULE The Chippewa Pool swimming schedule is administered by the Shoreview Recreation Dept., 4665 N. Victoria St. Registration ii.: .; j mation for Chippewa swim classes will be contained in the Shoreview Recreation Summer Brochure, which will be deltverk• 1 • •� Shoreview households from May 20 - May 28.Non-residents may stop by and pick up a brochure, or call for specific pool reyc,tr,:t. . information. Following is listed the summer swimming schedule at Chippewa. Call Shoreview Recreation for any additional iiifu;; tion(484-3353, ext.472). DAYTIME LESSON SCHEDULE SESSION I (6/11.6/22)and SESSION II (6/25-7/6) SESSION III (7/9-7/20) and SESSION IV (7/23-8ia) 9:00 am Beg. I 9:00 am Beg. I, Beg. III 10:00 am Waterbabies/Waders, Adv. Beg. 10:00 am Waterbabies/Waders, Adv. Beg. 11:00 am Beg. II, Beg. III 11:00 am Beg. II, Beg. III 12:00 noon Basic Rescue & Water Safety -$18.00 12:00 noon Adv. Lifesaving (7/9 - 7/27) - $30.00 1:00 pm Beg. I, Beg. II 1:00 pm Beg. I, Beg. 11 2:00 pm Beg. II, Beg. III 2:00 pm Adv. Beg., Intermediate,Swimmers • 3:00 pm Intermediate,Swimmers 3:00 pm Open Swim (7/9 -8/3) • EVENING LESSON SCHEDULE • MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 6 pm Waders 6 pm Beg. I (6/12-7/5) 6 pm Waterbabies 6 pm Beg I (6/12-7/5) Beg. III (7/10-8/2) Beg. III (7/10-8/2) 7 pm Rec. Swim 6:45 Beg. II (6/12-7/5) 7 pm Ladies Slim 'n 6:45 Beg. II (6/12-7/5) • (Begins 6/4) Adv. Beg. (7/10-8/2) Swim Adv. Beg. (7/10-8/2) • 8 pm Masters 7:30 Adult Lessons/ 8 pm Masters 7:30 Adult/Family 8 pm Masters • Adult Lap Swim Swim (Begins 6/4) 8:30 Masters 8:30 Masters 0 Pool Closed July 4 *Tues. & Thurs. classes are offered twice a week, for 4 weeks(8 classes)either 6/12 - 7/5 or 7/l0• 8/2 - . ; .. EI)GEWOOD POOL SUMMER 1984 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY • 7:00 - Early Bird Early Bird Early Bird Early Bird Early Bird i 8:00 am Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim 8:00 - Laps Laps Laps Laps Laps Waterbabies/ Waterbabies/ Waders 8:30-9am Waders 8:30-9 9:00 - Water Exercise (one, two or three days per week) 10:00 - Senior Swim Senior Swim Senior Swim Senior Swim Senior Swim 11:00 - Beginner I and Beginner II 11:00 - 11:35 a.m. 1:00 pm Lap swim 11:45 - 12:30 p.m. Beginner I and Beginner III 12:30 - 1:05 p.m. 1:00 - Advanced Beginner - all sessions Intermediate - Sessions 1, 3 and 5 1:10 - 1:45 p.m. Swimmers - Sessions 2 and 4 2:00 - Beginner I and Beginner II 1:50 - 2:25 p.m. OPEN SWIM 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. 4:00 pm OPEN SWIM 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. 5:00 - ' 6:00 pm Mounds View Swim Club Time 6:30 - Waterbabies Waterbabies Beginner I Beginner I 7:05 pm Beginner I — Beginner I Beginner III — Beginner III Beginner II Beginner II -- 7:10 - Waders Waders 7:00 - 7:45 pm - Semi-Private Semi-Private 7:45 pm Adv. Beginners Adv. Beginners -- OPEN SWIM Adapted Aqua. Adapted Aqua. Swim(A)Inter(B) Swim(A)Inter(B 8:00 - 7:50 - 8:30 pm 7:50 - 8:25 pm 7:45 - 9:45 pm 7:50 - 8:25 pm 8:00 - 8:45 pin Arth. Ex. Arth. Ex. Scuba Lessons OPEN SWIM Exercise and 7:50 - 8:25 pm 7:50 - 8:25 pm Lap Swim Beg.Adult Inst. Jun.13-Ju1.25 Beg.Adult Inst 111/1 9:00 - 8:30 - 9:15 pm 8:30 - 9:15 pa 9:00 - 9:45 pm POOL RTN, OPEN SWIM POOL RENTAL Session I June 11 - June 22 Session A M & W June 11 - J.:l, , Session II June 2) - July 6 V T & Th June 12 - Jul Session III July 9 - July 20 Session B M & W July 16 - Auqu'; I .: �! Session IV July 23 - Auoust 3 2401 H I GHAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 55112 784-3055 1110 GRAB YOUR SWIMSUIT AND TOWEL AND JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF RECREATIUNh SWIMMING AT THE EDGEWOOD POOL . THE COST IS ONLY $1 .00 AND IS PAYABLE A THE POOL THE DAY YOU SWIM. ** THE EDGEWOOD POOL WILL BE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 17, 1984** OPEN SWIMS $1 .00/45 MINUTES/PERSON RECREATIONAL SWIMS FOR ALL AGES Sip M - F 2 :35 - 3 :20 P.M. JUNE 11 - AUGUST 17 14441 M - F 3 :30 - 4 : 15 P.M. JUNE 11 - AUGUST 17 44 TH 8 :30 - 9: 15 P .M. JUNE 14 - AUGUST 16 114G , F 7 :00 - 7 : 45 P.M. JUNE 15 - AUGUST 17* F 8:00 - 8 : 45 P.M . JUNE 15 - AUGUST 17* *$2 .50/FAMILY PRICE (5 MEMBER MAXIMUM) 4111 . ADULT LAP SWIMS $1 .00/45 MINUTES/PERSON • _ SWIM OCCASIONALLY, OR JOIN OUR FREE RED CROSS .�• L� "SWIM AND STAY FIT" LAP COUNTING PROGRAM. CER— , �vs', -IrkTspr , TIFICATES AND T—SHIRTS FOR HIGH—MILEAGE SWIh'— ,'; , 't:' ,� !. « MERS EARN 10 LIFESTYLE POINTS FOR 20 MILES . `, Viril� M - F 7 :00 - 7 : 45 A.M . - M F 8 :00 8 : 45 A.M . :2;--- M - F 11 :45 - 12 :30 P.M . M 7 :50 - 8 : 30 P .M. GET YOUR SCHOOL FRIENDS TOGETHER AND HAVE A BALLIII SEE YOU THERE! ! EDGEWOOD POOL IS LOCATED AT : EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 410 5100 EDGEWOOD DRIVE MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 55112 SPONSORED BY THE MOIIMfS VIEW PARKS, RFCRFATION & FORESTRY DEPT . FOR MORE INFORMATInN (Al I MAI OPPN Tura CW AruiATTr ntnrrTnn ••- -. - MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 55112 784-3055 1110 111IIE MONDAY. MARCH 12 AND TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1984 3:00 - 4: 15 P .M. GRAB YOUR SWIM SUIT AND TOWEL AND JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF RECREATIONAL SWIMMING AT THE EDGEWOOD POOL . THE COST IS ONLY $1 .00. AND IS PAYABLE AT THE POOL THE DAY YOU SWIM. 410 f GET YOUR SCHOOL FRIENDS/((1 \ 3. ,'TOGETHER AND HAVE A BALL ! ! !c ,\, SEE YOU THERE! ! ___,... \\)L7 EDGEWOOD POOL IS LOCATED AT : EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 5100 EDGEWOOD DRIVE 4111 MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 55112 SPONSORED BY THE MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPT . J2 - (-.2 C AQUATIC , moi_`Lir `- 4110 u , 1( CP.:24/ NEWS FROM MAUREEN 'S DESK . . . ---- ------- ----VOL. I WINTER 1985 NO. --- LETTER --LETTER FROM THE EDITOR If you have any questions regard : n,j the information printed in thi :, As I move into my second year in first issue , please give me a j ! n- the position of Aquatic Director gle . Maureen Thielen • for the City of Mounds View, one area that I feel needs further development is the avenue of com- P.S. I'm currently one of twe ! v,: munication between the different members of the St. Paul Americat. aquatic organizations in this "neck Red Cross Water Safety Commttt,e , of the woods" . Local aquatic which meets monthly to disco_ • groups that need a common focal plan and promote aquatics in tti, point include the Shoreview Park St. Paul area. If you have .in,, and Recreation Dept. , New Brighton questions or complaints with kc.; Park and Recreation Dept. , Spring Cross practices or procedures , 1 • • Lake Park Park 6 Recreation Dept. , can bring them to our next meeting . the Mounds View (USS) Swim Club, It' s a great way for your opinion, Northern Shores Master Swim Team, to be heard. Irondale and Mounds View High Schools and the St. Paul American ***************************** * ** .*, • Red Cross Chapter. As one can tell, the diversity of these groups LOCAL PARK 4 REC SPRING CLASSES is widespread, yet the common demoninator of local aquatic inter- SHOREVIEW PARK & REC. est and development is bonding. Spring classes will begin at r_t<<.- I would like to volunteer my time Chippewa Pool the week of April 1 in the preparation and distribution (no fooling! ) . American Red Cres-. of a quarterly aquatic newsletter children ' s lessons, adult less()w, that would keep the aforementioned and water exercise alongwith rr.c- agencies abreast of current news reational and lap swims highlight • and upcoming events. Before you is this Monday - Friday evening and a condensed version of this type of Saturday pool program. For inure newsletter, which presents informa- info. call Carl at 484-3353. tion on upcoming aquatic classes, NEW BRIGHTON PARK & REC . the statewide aquatic conference , local swim club news, as well as Th , articles of aquatic interest. e Highview Pool spring schedule will begin the week of March 18 . A I envision a spring issue of "Aqua- full Monday - Friday evening and tic News" being distributed in Saturday line-up includes lessons , April , a summer issue in July, and exercise classes and recreational/ fall issue in October. If you have lap swims, with an additional classes to promote , news to release Saturday morning "Basic Rescue and or general aquatic information you Water Safety" or "Instructor Aid" <• wish to have disseminated via this course ( students must be at least ,; , newsletter , please mail or call the 11 years old in both classes ) , and information to my offices "Advanced Lifesaving" course ( stu- dents must be at least 15 years old. For more information call Pat Maureen Thielen , Aquatic Dir. at 633-8906. Mounds View parks & Rec . Dept. MOUNDS VIEW PARK & REC . '' P 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112• schedule Phone: 784-3055 The Edgewood Pool spring gets into gear the week of March \ 25. Daytime hours ( beginning at • Additionally, if you know of any 7 :00 a.m. Monday - Friday) include '+. other local' aquatic groups would a var iety of lap ms, water or adultexer- les- appreciate ,being added to the mail- ciseand parent/tot ing list, please let me know. You sons. The evening ansk Saturday may make copies of this newsletter schedule includes ARC lessons , and distribute it to your co- adapted aquatics, arthritic exer- workers and employees, or post it cise , and a scuba diving class . • on a staff bulletin board. For more information call Maureen at 784-3055. AMERICAN RED CROSS NEWS 15TH ANNUAL MINNESOTA AQUA'Fii The new "Lifeguard Training Course" CONFERENCE is highly recommended for individuals You are cordially invited to attend i� seeking positions as beach/pool life- ") 15th Annual Minnesota Aquatic guards or supervisors. Prerequisites Conference . . . include current advanced life , CPR and first aid certification. To' sup- April 25 and 26, 199 plement the current ARC St. Paul Chapter L.T. course offerings, the j\ Mounds View Park & Rec . Dept. is tak- ing a survey of neighborhood inter- r. est. If you or people you know would take advantage of the convenience of having this course taught locally, please call Maureen at 784-3055. -1"' "h`t; A��� u,11 ' • A,,i Q ii.. sr The local ARC Chapter also offers a A 4 ,, three hour inservice training pro- . • gram called "Water Backboarding Work- Ciiiilocik <• shop" . A trained instructor will bring all necessary equipment to your p facility and update your staff on the latest techniques for a reasonable $35.00 fee . For more information The conference headquarters this year call 291-6789. will be at the brand new Holiday Inn at 1-94 and McKnight Road. Included in this • i MOUNDS VIEW SWIM CLUB year's conference will be the Thursday • evening workshops for WSIs, coaches ani} '. A "try-out clinic" will be held for lifeguards covering such topics as stroke • new team members in mid-April , fol- analysis, backboarding, small-craft lowed by age group practices begin- rescues and more. The Friday sessions ning early May. For more information will include a new extensive Basic fool call Chip at 755-9695. Operators course plus educational sessions on such topics as Beach Management anu Lifeguarding, Risk Management, Drinking NORTHERN SHORES ADULT 'MASTERS" and Drowning, Swimming as Part of the SWIM TEAM Special Olympics, Tiny Tots, Fitness and much more. A ' new workout session will be held March - May. The fee is $31 .00 for three months of informally coached . workouts at Chippewa (Monday - Fri- 01:61111;::7- • day evenings) , Edgewood ( Saturday mornings) or Irondale (Monday - Fri- day evenings) pools. For more infor- • ma,tion call Rocky at 484-5404 or• New tiop Starts Marilyn at 484-7976. A group of people interested in aquatic RAPID RIDERS WHITEWATER activities for special populations recently CANOE/KAYAK EXPO '85 formed an organization called the Minnesota Therapeutic and Adaptive Mark Saturday, February 16th for the Aquatics Network. If you are interested second annual Whitewater canoe/kayak in joining this support group to share Expo to be held at Edgewood Community ideas, increase knowledge, educate the • Center in Mounds View. One thousand public and develop strong working people are expected between 10 a.m. relationships with other aquatic 5 p.m. to see kayak rolling demos, professionals, please contact: simulated rescue situations, slides - and discussions on Banning State Joan Dzenowagis, Pool Director Park' s Kettle River , river rescue Gillette Children's Hospital techniques, films on open canoeing 200 University Avenue. Bast and river racing and discussions on St. Paul. MN 55101 various types of boats and their whitewater applications. There will • be a number of local whitewater _ equipment suppliers as well as a com- DIVING POSTER AVAILABLE mun i ty boat swap for the public ,, For0 Center at more information call Mike at 922- The Regional Spinal Cord Injury 7633. the University of Minnesota has made avai able a poster on how to avoid diving injui ies. The wording is: "Don't Dive In Shal •, low Water and Break Your Neck - Be Safe, �\\. Know The Deptn Before You Dive. " �1ti Pictures accompany the two sayings. -` WATER SAFETY 11 ___,r2.;; The poster is free and can be acquired by 1� �` calling (612) 373-9171 . . 1904 MINNESOTA AQUATIC UPCOMING COURSES . . . DIRECTORY (Register at the St Paul Red C "os .7--z-N water Safety Instructor le HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL ... 1 Tuesdays and Thursdays March 5 - May 16 (Spring break April 2 and 4) r. H SCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCIIO( • 'F i /`_-I „ �.. Mondays and Wednesdays I$1 March 11 - May 22 �� ' _ (Spring break April 1 and 3) • we..AgEA;' Lifeguard Training Courses v' �L� CO scorn KIOHLANDB MIDDLC r- 2 L SCHOOL I' Z _QW� ( Part 1 tb. - _ YF Saturday, Feb. 9 (8:30 - 4:30) � Sunday, Feb. 10 (12:30 - 4:30) »'`• Saturday, Feb. 23 (8:30 - 4:30) Part 2 Wednesday, May 29* (3:30 - 9:30) MINNESOTA AQUATIC DIRECTORY Thursday, May 30* (5:30 - 9:30) *To be held at Sohulta Lake Beach, EiFyy,r1 1984 Minnesota Aquatic Directory is now • available. Over 150 aquatic facilities responded to last year's survey and are ,CI 100 L2) CAPITOL VIEW JUNIOR HIGH S included in the directory. Also listed are fart 1 the types of programming and the contact Saturday, Feb. 9 (8:30 - 4:30) personnel for each facility. Tuesday, Feb. 12 (5:30 - 9.30) It is an excellent resource for all WSIs, Thursday, Feb. 14 (5:30 - 9:30);Alurday, Feb. 1 f (3:30 - 4:30) managers and other aquatic professionals. Part 2 To order one, please send a check for $5 Tuesday, May 28** (3:30 - 9:30)Thursday, May 3Q** (5:30 - 9.30) to the St. Paul Red Cross. **'To be held at Lake Phalen New surveys are being distributed for new listings or to update the current listings. Registrytion for these two courses is now Please let the office know if your facility available on request. is not listed or if there is any incorrect information listed. ' AQUATIC SCHOOL Dates and the-site fur the 1985 school Child-size CPR manikin have not yet been determined. It is fills out training line usually held the first two weeks in June. Lifelike—it's an anatomically precise replica of a 3- year-old boy.This size was selected because a person has I lealth Tip achieved half of his or her adult size at that age,and is heavy enough(24 lb.)to be picked up and tall enough Swimming may be the single best form of (34 in.)to adequately represent a child.Fills out manu- exercise to achieve and maintain good facturer's line of CPR manikins, which currently in- physical condition. It involves all major eludes adult and infant models. Hands-on training: Ideal for intubation practice as muscle groups and provides substantial well as for standard CPR techniques of compression and aerobic benefits because water resistance ventilation. External lung covered by akinliku overlay and "drag" increase the difficulty of movement. Swimming a given distance .. iI� d a actually requires about four times the /,-g ri t0 % '., .. ,..i,1' ' energy needed to run the same distance. 'l4 sir �! +` ')e".41�' ` • And swimming is an ideal physical •4:,a,. "'a At .,, activity for those recuperating from i W, i :.....4%, ' t' ' "" `+�.;- 'e ::�„ q+,g certain injuries, and for the elderly, • + •'� r~ '-,,,Z.....'‘.1 : • + '` •�► :$' arthritic or handicapped persons who are 4 s yr`,, able to exercise more comfortably and f' `'1. ,,,, w. safely when gravitational pull is }:: r. ;, •.tt ,.. + ,.:\ 1c ;1•:‘,.. ,', ' minimized by the water (a person ,j. ;'�, ►�.'"�'; immersed to the neck experiences an . `"^ apparent loss of 90 percent of body r =N, 4. weight). Even those who are unable to allows•chest to rise realistically when lung is property swim continuously can greatly improve inflated; semirigid, yet flexible ribcage with xiphoid their flexibility, strength and process and sternal notch provides reference points for cardiovascular endurance by performing cardiac compression. Made of durable vinyl; can be exercises in waist- or chest-deep water. completely submerged in water, making it good for water safety training as well.Allows simplc floss/through — Healthlines cleaning and sanitizing.Comes with removable child's National Headquarters clothing and over-the-shoulder fahric cal i f,og bat American Re<i ('Toss Price:SI 95. cs.-.....tA.. 1.... ..,............J, w,V MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Staff DATE: February 25 , 1986 RE: Aquatics Director Position Attached is a copy of a proposed joint powers agreement, job des- cription and salary breakdown for the hiring of a full-time aqua- tics position on a 50 percent basis in conjunction with the City of New Brighton. Staff has been working on the joint powers agreement with the City of New Brighton for the past year . The funding for the position is budgeted in 1986 under three separate accounts; 50 percent from general fund 100-350 , 40 per- cent from Lakeside Park account, and the remaining 10 percent from aquatic program fees. I have included a copy of the 1984 yearend report which high- lights the improvements that were made to the program under Ms. Thielen direction. At this time, the City' s aquatics program is 1111 being coordinated by Ms. Laurie Sorensen on a temporary basis, as Maureen Thielen has taken a "leave of absence" to teach school in Grand Rapids. It is staff ' s position that the hiring of a full-time aquatics position will allow us to stabilize the aquatics programs by reducing turnover that occurs with part-time positions. In addi- tion to providing stability, the increased coordination and cooperation between the two cities under a joint powers agreement has proven successful in the past by reducing program duplica- tion, equipment sharing and consolidation of programing resour- ces. Staff has included a job description that outlines the specific responsibilities the position would be responsible for , with the two major work areas being the Edgewood Community Center pool , and the beach at Lakeside Park . At this time, the Edgewood Community Center pool should be avail- able on a full-time basis in 1986-87 , as Edgewood is being pro- 4111 posed as an elementary school . I spoke with Barb Bochien, Prin- cipal at Turtle Lake Elementary School regarding Turtle Lake Elementary School ' s usage of the facility and she has indicated that they would be willing to work with the City once a final decision is made regarding Edgewood . -2- The cost to the City for the position would be the same or less 4111 by entering into a joint powers agreement with the City of New Brighton than we paid in 1984 due to the sharing of costs ( see addendum B) . The proposed timeline for the position is to receive approval from the City Council to advertise for the position on Monday, March 10 and to accept applications through March 21 . Formal interviews would be the week of March 24 , 1986 and hopefully we would hire an individual by mid-April to begin planning for the 1986 summer season . Staff is considering developing a one year contract for the posi- tion so we can evaluate the program to determine if a full-time position is needed and/or how the position needs to be struc- tured. Two possibilities that have been discussed are working 30 hours for eight months, September 1 - May 1 and then working 50 hours per week during the summer season , May - August. A second possibility is to expand our existing healthy lifestyle program offerings that• were offered in 1984 . At this time staff feels1111 there will be more than enough work for the position with the opening of Long Lake Regional Park. Staff would appreciate any input you have regarding the position, proposed structure , joint powers agreement, or the proposed sal- ary range would be appreciated. If you would desire any addi- tional information prior to Thursday ' s meeting , feel free to con- tact me at 784-3055, ext. #20 . BKA/sll Enclosure MEMO TO: Park : a • A :• eation Commission 4111op, III �/, FROM: S �,� DATE: February 25 , 1986 RE: M.R. P.A. Legislative Issues Enclosed are three items relating to current legislative issues that are impacting the state leisure profession . The new legis- lation , as proposed by Holmes and Gravin would severely reduce the cities liability for injuries on park and/or public property. The proposed legislation would make the municipalities and coun- ties more compatible with the existing laws for private and state recreation properties. The second item relates to the upcoming hearings on outdoor rec- reation programs and facilities which I would invite you to attend should your schedule permit on April 16, 1986. The third item is the 1986 M.R. P.A. Legislative Platform. As a member of M.R.P.A. , I ' d be happy to present the Parks and • Recreation Commissions position on any of these issues; as well as relating your support and/or concerns. Should you have any additional questions on the enclosed legisla- tive material , feel free to contact myself prior to Thursday' s meeting at 784-3055 , ext. #20 . BKA/sll Enclosure 1110 f 1!!!!!7;] �STATE OF U�nJ[EZ Q DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Metro Region Fisheries, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106 PHONE NO. 612-296-2959 FILE NO. February 10, 1986 Ramsey County Public Works Jim Tolaas 3377 N. Rice St. St. Paul, MN 55126 Dear Jim: This is in response to our phone conversation of February 10, 1986 in which you asked for Fisheries recommendations for potential aeration of Spring (Wood) Lake (Spring Lake Park, and Moundsview) this winter to protect the fish population from winterkill. The 1984 fish population assessment for Spring Lake shows a population dominated by black bullheads, green sunfish, and hybrid sunfish, typical for a frequent winterkill lake. The few gamefish species sampled were of very small size or very low abundance. Expenditures to prevent winterkill on Spring Lake are not presently justified. Our management recommendations for Spring Lake are as described in a letter to Bruce Anderson, Director of Parks and Recreation in Moundsview (see attached copy of letter) . A comprehensive fish management program can provide signifi- cant angling opportunities on Spring Lake. The Department of Natural Re- sources wishes to work closely with all interested groups in the implementa- tion of this proposal. With the support of the area's citizens, we can make the proposal for fish management at Spring Lake a reality to the benefit of 1 all concerned. Sincerely, Bruce Gilbertson Area Fisheries Supervisor Region VI cc: Duane Shodeen, Regional Fisheries Supervisor, Region VI Bruce Anderson, Director of Parks & Recreation, Moundsview City of Moundsview • AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATE OF - aHZ0 ��a DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IlkMetro Regional Fisheries, 1200 Warner Rd. , St. Paul, MN 55106 HONE NO. 296-2959 • September 30, 1985 Mr. Bruce Anderson Director Parks and Recreation , 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Mr. Anderson: Enclosed is a Project CORE booklet and DNR rules and regulations for establishing water surface use ordinances. In addition, you can call Del Barber, 296-3572, for assistance on public access development. Spring Lake (sometimes called Wood Lake) is a 60 acre lake with a maximum depth of 20 feet. A portion of the lake is located in Mounds View and part in Spring Lake Park; thus, it is located in both Ramsey and Anoka Counties. Because the lake is fairly shallow it has suffered winterkills, whereby many to most of the lake's fish population is killed, in three of the last seven winters. At the present time, we manage Spring Lake as a rearing pond, but it All has great potential to be managed for fishing if a boat access were developed and an aeration system were operated to prevent winterkill. Our present management, as a rearing area, involves: stocking the lake with walleye fry in the spring following a winterkill; walleye fry stocked in the spring grow to 4-8 inch long fingerlings over summer; we then net out as many walleye fingerlings as possible in the fall; walleye fingerlings removed are then stocked in metro lakes which do not winterkill. We do not need a designated public boat launch to manage the lake as a walleye rearing area since the main purpose of our stocking is to produce fish for stocking other waters and not to produce fishing in Spring Lake. If we were to manage Spring Lake to produce fishing, two requirements must be met and a third action is suggested as follows: 1. A public boat launch would have to be developed. The access must include a launching ramp and a parking area that would provide parking for 3-6 vehicles with trailers. You could call Del Barber for possible assistance in developing the boat access. III 11111 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . Page 2 2. A winter aeration system must be installed. A pump and baffle system capable of pumping and aerating water at the rate of at least 300 gallons per minute could be purchased and loaned to your city by us. We would pay for the equipment and you would be responsible for the operation. You could apply for an aeration system as per the CORE booklet enclosed. There are other options if you care to discuss further. All our money for cooperative projects has been allocated until July 30, 1986. If you decide to apply, your application would not be considered for funding until July 1 , 1986. 3. You may wish to consider adopting water surface use regulations for Spring Lake. Since two cities are involved, both would have to agree on the same regulations. Silver Lake in North St. Paul is located in two cities and two counties and has surface use regulations adopted. The city of Woodbury has adopted a 10 horsepower maximum outboard motor size for all lakes in Woodbury. Some cities have adopted 'blectric motor only" restrictions on a few lakes. The main reason for the surface use regulations is to prevent conflict and eliminate the hazards that would develop if no horsepower limits were imposed and high horsepower, fast runabouts were allowed to use Spring Lake. As mentioned, 1 and 2 above are requirements for fish management intended to provide fishing and number 3 is a suggestion - but not mandatory. If you proceed with the public access, we could then consider funding the aeration system. When the two requirements are met, we could undertake fish management. At this time, Spring Lake contains many young largemouth bass along with many bullheads and green sunfish. It also contains several other species in low numbers. Although bass are fine, bullheads and green sunfish are not very desirable. With an access and aeration system we could treat the lake with a fish toxicant in order to eliminate the undesirable species and then stock with bass, walleye, and bluegills. The resulting fish population would be much more desirable and should produce from 12,000 to 18,000 hours of fishing annually. Please call if you need additional information. Yours truly, Duane M. Shodeen Regional Fisheries Supervisor DMS/kt Enc: Project CORE booklet DNR rules and regulations cc: Del Barber MEMO TO: Mounds View Parks--and-,gecx�at'om Commission 7 110 FROM: Bruce K. An erson, i '_Tec •r 1 Parks, Recreat a d \Fi - - i � h )\\_ DATE: February 25, 19. 1 RE: Monthly staff update =-'�bruary, 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 budgeted $4,000 to purchase a new puppet wagon truck in 1986, and we currently have the 1969 van up for sale. Staff is currently exploring the feasibility of purchasing a van that will serve as a wellness van as well as a City puppet wagon truck. 2. Lake Region Hockey — Staff has forwarded a letter to Lake Region Hockey indicating that the City is not interested (at this time) in pursuing a second referendum for the development of a recreation/community center/ice arena. I have indicated that we are still interested in working out an agreement to donate some property at Silver View Park should they be able to fund the entire project. 3. Energy Week — Our department sponsored four energy week activities, Febru— ary 18 — 21. Each of the events; two ski trips, special gym and swim and 111/1 roller skating, were very successful with over 100 residents participating in the week long special events. 4. Winter Skating — The 1985-86 winter skating program drew to a close on Sunday, February 23, 1986. Skating was available for ten weeks this year, which is longer than usual. The park maintenance division did a fine job in maintaining the ice during the last four weeks due to some changes in flooding techniques and we hope we can continue to improve our ice quality for the 1986-87 season. 5. Comparable Worth — The City has been involved in the development of a com— parable worth program which is mandated by the State, for the past 14 months. The study was initially set to be completed in November of 1985 and has now been delayed until at least May, 1986. Once the comparable worth study is complete, staff will be reviewing the data to determine how we can provide parity to the existing system. 6. Recreation/Athletic Supervisor — Mary Saarion will be on vacation the week of March 3. She and her husband will be in the Cayman Islands during that week. 7. Gymnastics Equipment — The City has recently purchased a balance beam that will be used for our gymnastics programs as well as Lindy's Gymnastics Club. The City has been utilizing School District equipment for the past five years, and by purchasing our own balance beam, we will have greater flexibility in programming. while replacing a very worn and tired beam. 1110 BKA/sll