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Home My WebLink About12-01-88 Agenda & Packet 104, 11111 4-413 .'WO- • t �Ak Cthof Vouncls f Q RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055 RECREATION AND FORESTRY November 16, 1988 Holiday Greetings: As decided by the Commission at the last meeting, the November/December meetings have been combined due to the upcoming holidays and busy schedules. So, we will meet on Thursday, December 1 at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. 411 As always, please call and notify the office at 784-3055 if you are unable to attend. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION • AGENDA Thursday, December 1, 1988 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers ✓1. CALL TO ORDER . REVIEW OF OCTOBER 27, 1988 COMMISSION MINUTES II. AGENDA ADDITIONS pic•/I c� .sr ' 7.. 1 / ca 4, 11'V. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT/LAKESIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT • WI. REVIEW RESOLUTION OF HANDICAPPED ACCESSABILITY/USABILITY IN THE PARKS ' 'TI. REVIEW LETTER TO COUNCIL REGARDING LIBRARY LOCATION ofcli. STATUS OF COMMISSIONER JAY ANDERSON A. REVIEW OF 1988 RECREATION PROGRAMS/PROGRAM GOALS FOR 1989 X. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY • STATE OF MINNESOTA October 27, 1988 Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Burmeister, Silvis , Starr, Stevenson, and Long. Commissioners absent: Anderson and Rowley. Councilmembers present: Hankner Staff present: Director Saarion and Administrative Assistant Linke. Visitors present: Kathryn and Bob Carpenter, 2650 Lake Court Drive; and Tom LaHoud, 2373 Laport Drive. AGENDA ADDITIONS The issue of the location of the new Ramsey County Library was added to the agenda and discussed at this time. Director Saarion reviewed a memo which was • sent by her to the City Council giving the department 's preference for location of the library. The first priority is on the current location of the Phillips 66 station on the corner of Highway 10 and Long Lake Road. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Long to recommend to the City Council that only the Phillips 66 location be considered for the location of the new Ramsey County Library. He further moved that the Council recognize that the City Hall Park is the most highly developed, multi-use community park in the City and that it plays a vital part in the continuity of the park system and should it be deformed in any way, it would cause a great hardship to the City park system. The motion passed unanimously, 5 ayes, 0 nayes. The Commission discussed park lighting needs. It was decided to concentrate on parks with buildings. Director Saarion stated that there was approximately $2,600 budgeted for park security lighting and that the Cobra security lights are quite feasible. A motion was made by Chairperson Burmeister, seconded • by Commissioner Silvis to repair existing security lighting at existing buildings and to use the remaining funds to place security lighting at Greenfield Park. Motion passed unanimously, 5 ayes, 0 nayes . -2- PARK LIGHTING CONT'D Commissioner Stevenson asked what type of lighting will be used at the Hillview hockey rink. Director Saarion stated that metal halite fixtures, which are very energy efficient, will be used and that photo- • electric lighting will be used for a security light. Commissioner Silvis inquired about the evergreen buffer which was proposed between the hockey rink and the residential homes along Hillview Park. Director Saarion stated that Forester Wriskey had ordered the trees and that they would be planted in the spring. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBIL- ITY/USEABILITY Director Saarion gave the Commission background on the tour she made with Courage Center staff to City parks. The Commission was asked to develop a policy relating to handicapped accessiblity/useability of parks. Following a lengthly discussion of the possibilities, a motion was made by Chairperson Burmeister, seconded by Commissioner Long to establish a policy designating City Hall Park, Greenfield Park and Silver View Park as handicapped accessible/useable parks now and to add handicapped facilities at neighborhood parks when funds become available. It was further moved that these parks be designated as handicapped accessible on all maps, brochures, etc. The motion passed unanimously, 5 ayes, 0 nayes. PARK GATES Director Saarion reviewed the philosophy of parks • relating to gates. She stated that residents should have the feeling that they are welcome in the parks and that gates give the perception that they are not allowed. She further stated that maintaining the gates would be difficult, as volunteers can not be relied upon to open and shut gates consistantly, and that the gates would not be a priority for the police department as they may be out on calls. Electronic gates are very expensive. The Commission unanimously agreed that they are not interested in installing gates in any of the city parks. PARK SIGNS Slides of various park signs were shown by Director Saarion followed by a brief discussion on types and uniformity of signs. It was suggested that staff check into the possibility of putting the City logo on each of the signs. A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson and seconded by Commissioner Silvis to order one "Rules and Regulations" sign for every park that does not currently have one. The motion passed unanimously, 5 ayes, 0 nayes. • -3- CELEBRATE MINNESOTA The Commission was asked to brainstorm ideas for projects relating to the Celebrate Minnesota grant application. The following ideas were given: • 1. Picnic shelter at Silver View Park. 2. Summer flower program. 3. Handicapped drinking fountains. 4. Large flower or rose garden to be maintained by service group. 5. Improve the water quality of Silver View Pond. 6. Demolition of the Phillips 66 station on Highway 10 and Long Lake Road. 7. Develop a program on the history of Mounds View. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister reported that the Lakeside Park tot lot was installed and that existing equipment was painted. He added that the building plans were being worked on but not formalized at this time. He asked staff what the policy was on commissioner's absences because Commissioner Anderson had not attended many of the 1988 meetings. Director Saarion stated that she had called Mr. Anderson several times with no answer. She will send a letter stating the policy and ask if he is still interested in serving on the Commission. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT Councilmember Hankner reported on negotiations regarding the Miller property. • REVIEW OF PROGRAMS Director Saarion reviewed current programs and statistics for fall participation. NEXT MEETING Because of the upcoming holiday season, the Commission decided to meet only once in November/December. The next meeting will be Thursday, December 1. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis, seconded by Commissioner Stevenson to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mafy-aarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/SL • P • MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR 0 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1988 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION REVIEW Please review the attached resolution establishing a plan for handicapped park faciltiies development. Input on changes or additions will be discussed at the December 1, 1988 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. MS/SL Attachment • 410 RESOLUTION NO. 2405 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW • COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PLAN FOR HANDICAPPED PARK FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Mounds View is the custodian of all park facilities within the City boundaries ; and WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Mounds View desires to provide parks and recreation facilities for the benefit of all City residents ; and WHEREAS , The City of Mounds View needs to establish a plan to ensure the development of handicapped park facilities for users with disabilities. WHEREAS , three large parks including Greenfield, City Hall , and Silver View are distributed in the northerncentra-i and sou-t4 w-ester portions of the City ; and T/<�J�G'" e`r` g ' WHEREAS , these three parks currently offer or have plans for offering facilities conducive to users with disabilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds View adopts the designation of Greenfield, City • Hall and Silver View Parks as accessible and useable by the disabled ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future development of facilities in these three designated parks will include handicapped specifications ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these three parks will be specified as handicapped accessible and useable on park location and facility maps ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this plan for the development 1f~ of handicapped park facilities in these three deaf ,ed parks will ge i-4t.411 efrect 6y City staff beginning May 1 , 1989 . Adopted this day of November, 1988 . SEAL Mayor ATTEST Clerk-Administrator • f' K S, it* C .f ck RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY 10 GATEWAY TO THE NORTH MOUNDS VIEW,MINN.55112 754-3055 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY October 29 , 1988 Dear City Councilmembers : The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission strongly recommends that the Council offer only the Long Lake Road and Highway 10 corner site without offering options of City Hall Park locations for the future site of the Ramsey County Library. It is our opinion that offering a park option would misdirect attention from the purchase 41/ of the Phillips 66 site. It is also our opifoonthethat libraryPhillips severalsite reasonss far the best possible location 1. The library would be an additional leisure activity opportunity and would not delete already existing park activity opportunities. 2. The corner site offers great visibility and accessibility which other options do not offer. 3. City Hall Park would be grossly disfigured as a designated community park should the library encroach on park activity areas. 4. A great number of people use City Hall Park and the encroachment of any activity areas would decrease opportunities for park • use. 5. City Hall Park is the only finished and complete park in the City. It is the cornerstone of the park system. City Hall Park cannot be duplicated in any other area of the City. Encroachment on City Hall Park would be permanent and replacement of its recreational activities impossible. Thee City does not offer any pieces of land suitable for such a key • city community park facility. -2- S It is our opinion that the future amenity of a library is only advantageous if it does not negate a current City amenity, namely, City Hall Park. To swap one popular amenity for another, we IIIbelieve , is not in the best interest of the citizens. A library is truly a favorable amenity and cooperative leisure recreational programming potential is exciting. For this reason, we favor the site of Long Lake Road and Highway 10. We, therefore, encourage the Council to urge the Library Board to successfully negotiate for the Phillips 66 location for the future Ramsey County Library. Sincerely, MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Wayne Burmeister, Chairperson Dave Long, Commissioner Frank Silvis, Commissioner Pam Starr, Commissioner Gary Stevenson, Commissioner WB/SL All . MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION • FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE: OCTOBER 25, 1988 SUBJECT: USE OF CITY HALL PARK The number of City Hall Park users for April through October totalled 24,069. organized This is a conservative estimate derived from user permits and or g leagues. This does not include drop-in, unorganized activity which occurs on a daily basis. Here is a list of organized activities: *Five softball tournaments at approximately 320 players per tournament equals 1,600 participants. Conservative estimation of spectators. City Hall softball fields accommodates 16 teams (or approximately 320 players) for league play on a weekly basis, for 12 weeks, Monday - Thursday 7,680 City Hall fields were used by teams on Monday - Sunday an average of two practices/two fields, seven days per week for five weeks 2,800 • Saturday and Sunday practices, two per day/two fields for for six weeks 960 Sandlot volleyball courts hosted the summer volleyball league and tournaments 256 The soccer field hosted five mites soccer teams, approximately 90 players and coaches, for games and practices 1,440 City Hall fields hosted the "On the Ball" program 360 **City Hall Park hosts the annual "Festival in the Park" celebration. Fall softball accommodates four teams of 20 players and spectators times five weeks 400 sub-total 13,896 Here is a chronological list of 54 permits for use of City Hall Park facilities in 1988: DATE: EVENT: NO. ATTENDING 410 *April 30 - May 1 Tournament 320 *May 7 - 8 Tournament 320 May 11 Sunday School Picnic 100 May 17 Picnic 30 May 26 Early Childhood Picnic 300 May 30 St. Tim's Sunday School Picnic 150 1 -2- June 1 Messiah Seniors Picnic 45 June 3 Graduation Picnic 50 June 4-5 Tournament 320 • June 7 6th Grade Picnic 100 June 8 3rd Grade Picnic 200 June 9 4th Grade Picnic 100 June 11 Graduation Picnic 50 June 15 Troop 6302 Picnic 100 *June 18-19 Tournament 320 June 18 Otis Picnic 60 June 19 Pittman Picnic 30 June 20 Troop 1028 Picnic 30 July 4 St. Tim's Group 80 July 7 Troop 597 Picnic 20 July 10 Mounds View Community Theater 30 *July 16-17 Festival Tournament 320 **July 17 Festival in the Park 4,000 - 6,000 July 22 Folden Picnic 50 July 30 Reiling Picnic 30 July 31 Messiah Church Picnic 150 August 1 Payment Picnic 75 August 3 Melbo Picnic 50 August 8 Tops Picnic 25 August 10 Schwinghammer Picnic 40 August 13 US Army Recruiting Picnic 70 August 14 Burke Picnic 50 August 16 Meyerson Volleyball 12 August 20 IHS Class of 78 Reunion Picnic 300 August 21 Lynnette Klein Family Reunion 50 • August 23 Meyerson Picnic 12 August 28 Edison Reunion 100 August 31 Cub Scout Troop Picnic 50 September 5 St. Tim's Group 80 September 6 Meyerson Volleyball 12 Bartz Picnic 20 September 7 Kramer Picnic 15 September 10 Assoc. Dentist Office Picnic 25 September 11 McDearmon Picnic 60 September 13 Meyerson Volleyball 12 September 17-18 Tournament 320 September 17 Rathjen Picnic 50 September 19 Malikowski (Red Lobster) Picnic 30 September 24 Family Reunion 100 September 25 Kim Moore Picnic 30 September 26 Brager (boy scout) Picnic 50 September 30 Pinewood Octoberfest 150 October 2 Mounds View Christian Church 40 October 9 Mounds View Christian Church 40 sub-total 10,173 GRAND TOTAL 24,069 • MEMO TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY • DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1988 SUBJECT: RECREATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Attached are sheets outlining recreational programs held in 1988. During this December meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commissioners are asked to submit ideas for additional activities as you may see as a need or interest presently unmet. It is predicted that the demand for upcoming programs will include: - Pre-school programs for 2-1/2 - 5 year olds. - After school programs. - Over 35 - 40 adult athletic leagues. - School days out activities. The same old programs including summer playgrounds, gymnastics, athletic leagues, swimming lessons and trips continue to be popular activities. 1988 PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Waders swimming 35 Waterbabies swimming 27 Willy Tilly's 69 Fox & Geesers 61 Trips: Sesame Street 30 Babouska 81 Kelly Farm 68 Hayride/Bon Fire 59 Magic Kingdom on Ice 11 Como Zoo 24 Fire Dept. Tour 30 Tumbling for Tots 34 Dance Lessons 14 Butterflies are Free 92 On-the-Ball 30 665 registrants YOUTH PROGRAMS Gymnastics 202 Boot Hockey 12 Dance Lessons 38 School Days Out* 132 Ski Trips 86 Swimming Lessons: • (Beginner-Swimmers) 830 Summer Play Centers 186 Trips: 4 trips 252 -2- T-ball 140 8-ball 70 Superball 42 Youth Softball 14 Sr. Girls Softball 14 • ` Basketball for Beginners 12 Beach Bumming 58 Irondale Football Camp 20 Domino's Team Tennis 11 Girls Basketball Clinic 29 Boys Basketball Clinic 16 Mounds View Gymnastics Camp 28 Flag Football 21 Floor Hockey 16 Intro. to Clowning & Magic 11 Danceline 32 Youth Soccer League 112 Adapted Bowling League 30 Fun Club (for elementary age children in special ed. ) 14 Teen Club (for junior/senior high children in special ed. ) 16 2,444 registrants ADULT PROGRAMS 3-Man Basketball League 180 Fitness Workout 80 Open Volleyball 20/night • Open Basketball 10/night Water Exercise 105 Scuba Class 42 Lap Swims Adult Beginning Swims 18 Adult Softball 70 teams (approximately 1,050 players) Sandcourt Volleyball League 7 teams (approximately 56 players) Horsehorse League 14 Women's Golf League 16 *Gadabouts (4 trips) 54 Bridge Lessons 24 Fall Softball League 24 teams (approximately 360 players) 4-Man Football League 10 teams (approximately 80 players) 2,109 plus registrants • -3- SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS Growing Younger Program 13 • Senior Exercise 8-15/session Messiah Club 40/bi-weekly meeting Sunrise Club 50/monthly meeting Senior Trips (4) 93 Senior Special Events: Picnics Christmas Parties Senior Swims 30/day 238 plus participants SPECIAL PROGRAMS Mounds View Community Theater presentation of "West Side Story" had an audience of approximately 2,000 people and 97 participants. Festival in the Park: Children's Parade Children's Games Moonwalk Bingo Arts and Crafts Fair Softball Tournament Volleyball Tournament Food Concessionaires Fireworks Dunk Tank • Square Dancers Showmobile Entertainment Bike Rodeo has approximately 50 children attending. Snow Spectacular: Sliding Party (races and relays) Community Skating Party Cross Country Ski by Moonlight Broomball Tournament Snow Sculpture Contest Open Swims Pool Rentals Puppet Wagon Ice Skating Halloween Hulabaloo - approximately 500 people Winter Fair - Skate & Ski Swap 1111 1988 FALL RECREATION ACTIVITY PROGRAM STATISTICS AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES • Flag Football at Pinewood 21 Floor Hockey at Pinewood 16 Introduction to Clowning and Magic 11 Danceline at Pinewood 19 Danceline at Sunnyside 13 PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Sess. I Sess. II Willy Tilly's 12 20 Fox and Geesers 23 22 Como Zoo trip 24 Trip to the Fire Department 30 Dance 9 Sesame Street Live! 30 GYMNASTICS Tumbling for Tots 14 Beginner I 21 Beginner II 22 Advanced Beginner 17 Intermediate 10 Lindy's Club 15 • YOUTH ACTIVITIES Irondale Football Camp 20 Youth Soccer Program 112 Adapted Bowling League 12 DANCE INSTRUCTIONS K-lst Graders 3 2-6th Graders 9 ADULT ACTIVITIES Sess. I Sess. II Fitness workout: Single Whammie 8 5 Double Whammie 11 12 Fall Softball League . . (approx. 360 players) 24 teams 3-Man Basketball League . .(approx. 72 players) 12 teams Bridge Lessons 16 4-Man Football League . . (approx. 80 players) 10 SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES Sunrise Seniors Club (2 meetings/month) approx. 50/meeting Messiah Seniors Club (1 meeting/month) approx. 25/meeting • Senior Day at the State Fair 28 1988 Fall Program Stats Page two GADABOUTS • Canterbury Downs 10 Ordway "Oklahoma" 10 Lake Minnetonka—Noerenberg Gardens & Excelsior 13 "Key for Two" at the Old Log Theater 18 Hansel and Gretel at the Old Log Theater 13 AQUATICS Waterbabies 10 Waders 17 Beginner I (10 classes) 60 Beginner II (7 classes) 42 Beginner III (5 classes) 40 Advanced Beginner (5 classes) 29 Intermediate (3 classes) 14 Swimmers (1 class) 3 Semi—Private (4 classes) 12 Adult Beginner 5 Water Exercise 13 Family Pass 1 Senior Pass 9 Individual Pass 2 Lap swims approx. 40 — 68 people/week Open swims (every Friday evening) approx. 29 people/week • (every Saturday afternoon) approx. 24 people/week Pool rentals (approx. 20 people/rental).. . 3 APPROXIMATELY 1,651 PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN 48 PROGRAMS. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY QUARTERLY REPORT JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, 1988 • OUTLINE O F ACTIVITIES I . PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ISSUES A. July Issue - Hillview Park redevelopment with citizen participation. B. August Issue - Silver View Park pond management presentation with citizen participation. C. September Issue - Park security with citizen participation. `I II . RECREATION A. Program Information (see the attached) . B. Special Events 1. "Festival in the Park" . 2. "West Side Story" performances. III. PARK MAINTENANCE PROJECTS A. Installation of drinking fountains. B. Completion of the portable restroom enclosures C. Completion of Random and Woodcrest parking lots. D. Installation of picnic table and grill at Random Park. *E. Backfilling Silver View Park curbing. F. Installation of Silver View hard court surface, basketball posts and boards. G. Striping the parking lot at Silver View Park. H. Repair of Greenfield Park bridge. I . Installation of drainage pipe in areas along Greenfield Park pathway. J. Replenishment of woodchips on Silver View Park pathway. K. Daily field maintenance. L. Weekly trash barrel refuse removal. • M. Mowing as necessary. N. Compost area clean-up preparation for tall collection. *In progress. PARKS , RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT July, August, September Quarterly Report Page two IV. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES • A. September/October Newsletter preparation. B. Fall recreation activity program organization and implementation including : 1. School use permit requests. 2. Recruiting , interviewing , and hiring 59 instructors and supervisors. 3. Registration of approximately 839 participants. 4. Marketing programs through newsletter, newspaper and school flyer distribution. 5. Soccer coaches certification clinic. 6. Aquatic and Gymnastic staff in-service training workshops. 7. Re-distribution of recreation equipment including inventory and assignment. 8 . Networking activities with other agencies including • neighboring cities, School District #621 , athletic associations, local groups and PTAs. C. Specifications and bid requests for: 1 . Hillview Park redevelopment - Masonary, building movers , and electrical. 2. City Newsletter printing. V. FORESTRY PROJECTS A. Diseased tree inspections , assignment for removal. B. Park tree removal , trimming and replacement. C. Compost area organization for fall collection and distribution. D. Inventory for tree , plant and bush orders for 1989. •