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RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA
GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW,MINN.55112
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055
RECREATION AND FORESTRY
July 15, 1988
Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners :
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The regular July meeting will be held Thursday, July 28 , 1988 at
6 : 30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda is enclosed along with support
information. The information regarding Silver View Park pond water
management is not completed yet by the experts who are doing the
study and recommendations. Please see the enclosed memo regarding
this issue. Mr. Scott Carlstrom was confident that the information
will be ready for presentation at the August meeting. A letter
notifying residentsof this postponement has been sent to people
living near Silver View Park and those persons who have attended
0 the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings.
The main topic on this agenda will be Hillview Park redevelopment
plans. If you are not able to attend the meeting, please call 784-
3055.
Sincerely, •
Mary S arion, Director
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
MS/SL
Enclosure
P. S. The opening performance of "West Side Story" is Friday, July
29. If you want good reserved seating, call the office for
reservations.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
IIIAGENDA
JULY 28 , 1988
6: 30 P.M.
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
/1. CALL TO ORDER
,II . REVIEW OF JUNE 16 , 1988 COMMISSION MINUTES
/III . AGENDA ADDITIONS
V. CHAIRPERSON ' S REPORT
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W. COUNCILMEMBER' S REPORT
/VI. MVCT REPORT
vOII. SILVER VIEW PARK POND WATER MANAGEMENT
• DTII . HILLVIEW PARK RE-DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
/X. "FESTIVAL IN THE PARK" REVIEW
v "FRIENDS OF THE PARK" DONATION
le. AFFECT OF THE DROUGHT ON PARKS
V. SPECIAL BOARD AND COMMISSION FORUM
VII. PARK SECURITY PLAN
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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June 16 , 1988
Mounds View City Hall
Council Chambers
6 : 30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 :12
p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister
following an on-site discussion of possible
redevelopment of Hillview Park.
ROLL CALL Commissioners present : Silvis, Rowley,
Anderson, Starr, Stevenson and Burmeister.
Commissioners absent: Long
Councilmembers present : Wuori , Quick
Staff present : Director Saarion and
Administrative Assistant Linke.
Visitors : Bob Carpenter, 2650 Lake Court
Drive; Clifford and Mildred Ash, 2664 Lake
Court Drive; Laura and Kenneth Peterson,
• 2556 Mounds View Drive; John Larson, 2568
Mounds View Drive ; Dave Rademacher, 7421
Park View Drive.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis,
seconded by Commissioner Stevenson to
approve the May 26 , 1988 minutes as
written. Motion passed unanimously 6 ayes ,
0 nayes.
CHAIRPERSON' S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister asked if the trees
at Silver View were being watered as they
looked in distress. Director Saarion
stated that they were being watered, but
the drought conditions were so severe that
the park maintenance crew was unable to
keep up. Chairperson Burmeister expressed
concern about the increasing number of musk
rats at Silver View Park. Director Saarion
stated that she would request trapping of
the muskrats once again this year.
COUNCILMEMBER' S REPORT Councilmember Wuori reported that park
dedication fees will be paid by Amoco and
that the Harstad Company has requested a
waiver of fee in lieu of donated land
• should their development be approved.
Councilmember Wuori also stated that the
recycling program begins Tuesday, June 22.
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MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY
THEATER REPORT Councilmember Wuori and Commissioner Silvis
reported that bids on posters and programs
• had been received and a decision would be
made soon. Auditions were held on June 6 ,
7 and 8. One hundred and forty ( 140 )
people auditioned for the play. A number
of the Irondale High School drama
department participated in the auditions.
Councilmember Wuori stated that letters
requesting sponsorship from the other
district cities were sent out but no
response has been received.
SILVER VIEW PARK
UPDATE Director Saarion reported that the Silver
View Park parking lot had been paved and
the city was awaiting the striping and
finish work on the curb and gutter. In
addition, the multi-purpose court was laid
and will need coating and marking.
Landscaping for the parking lot has been
budgeted for next year. Staff plans to
make a special section for rollerblading ,
skating or skate boarding.
The final plan for the pathway around
• Silver View Pond, submitted by Dan Boxrud,
was reviewed by Director Saarion. She
stated that the plan has been submitted to
the City Council for their direction.
Commissioner Wuori stated that the pathway
was on the agenda for the next Council
meeting and all interested parties were
invited to attend.
LAWCON GRANT PROPOSAL The 1988 LAWCON grant proposal for
development of Silver View Park was
reviewed by Director Saarion. This
proposal included a bituminous
bicycle/walking path, picnic shelter
building, tennis courts , and fishing pier.
She explained the criteria for applicants
and the point system which is used.
In addition to the LAWCON grant , staff has
applied for a grant from the DNR for the
installation of a fishing pier at Silver
View pond which is a designated "children' s
fishing pond" .
A motion was made by Commissioner
• Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Starr
to recommend approval of the preliminary
LAWCON application and send it to the City
Council for formal approval. The motion
passed 6 ayes , 0 nayes.
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Resident Bob Carpentier asked that the
Commission alter the fishing pier plan to
be a bridge. Resident David Rademacher
stated that he also was in favor of
• altering the plans to install a bridge
which could be used as a fishing pier. He
felt that the bridge would be advantageous
to the older walkers and to those people
with young children who cannot walk around
the entire pond.
Director Saarion stated that the
installation of a fishing pier was
advantageous to the grant whereas the
bridge would not add points towards getting
the grant. Staff indicated that she would
like the fishing pier to remain on the
grant proposal and that if the Commission
desired, the bridge could be added to the
grant.
A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis
and seconded by Commissioner Stevenson to
amend the original motion to recommend
approval of the 1988 LAWCON grant proposal
to include the installation of a bridge
over the Silver View Park pond. Motion
passed unanimously 6 ayes, 0 nayes.
Resident David Rademacher asked staff if
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the subject of an aerator for the pond was
ever discussed. Director Saarion stated
that water treatment of the Silver View
Pond will be the topic of discussion at the
July meeting.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS-
IBILITY IN PARKS Director Saarion met with Bob Syzman and
Sue from the Courage Center. They toured
the City parks and gave staff suggestions
for making the parks more accessible to
handicapped individuals. Staff will be
making an inventory of these suggestions
and presenting them to the Commission at a
later date.
FESTIVAL IN THE PARK Staff reviewed the plans for the Festival
in the Park to be held on Sunday, July 17 .
LAKESIDE PARK REDEVEL-
OPMENT The Spring Lake Park Lion ' s Club has pledged
$125 , 000 - $250,000 for redevelopment of
Lakeside Beach. They requested two
representatives from the Mounds View Parks
and Recreation Commission to serve on the
• committee for redevelopment of Lakeside
Park. The first meeting is scheduled for
June 22 at 7: 00 p.m. at the Spring Lake
Park City Hall.
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A motion was made by Commissioner
Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Starr
suggest that Wayne Burmeister and Mary
• Saarion represent the City of Mounds View
on the Lakeside Beach Redevelopment
committee. Motion passed unanimously, 6
ayes, 0 nayes.
PARK SAFETY ISSUES Director Saarion reported that a resident
by Greenfield Park is concerned about
reckless driving in the park. This
complaint has been given to the Police
Chief.
Commissioner Stevenson stated that he was
concerned about reckless driving in the new
Silver View parking lot. He suggested that
speed bumps be installed. Director Saarion
stated that this subject had been discussed
by the department heads and City Engineer
Ric Minitor discouraged speed bumps because
the City would be subjected to possible
lawsuits due to damage of vehicles.
Commissioner Starr asked what alternatives
there were to speed bumps in order to
enforce speed limits. Councilmember Wuori
suggested posting speed limits within the
• parking lot.
Director Saarion suggested that a task
force be established to deal with the
subject of park security including :
Speeding , vandalism, alcohol consumption in
the parks, littering, animals, etc.
Chairperson Burmeister directed staff to
prepare background information on park
security and suggestions for the function
of the committee for the next commission
meeting.
After a discussion on speed control in
parks, a motion was made by Commissioner
Silvis, seconded by Commissioner Stevenson
to set speed limits in parks at 10 miles
per hour and to direct staff to have speed
bumps installed in parking lots if agreed
upon by management team. Motion passed
unanimously 6 ayes, 0 nayes.
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GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT A hearing is set for June 27 , 1988 to
amend the wetlands ordinance to allow
grading to be performed at the portion of
Greenfield Park between Hillview and
Quincy Streets. The park then would be
conducive for the installation of a
sandlot volleyball court, picnic tables,
etc.
ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Silvis,
seconded by Commissioner Stevenson to
adjourn the meeting at 8 : 25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Saarion, Director
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
MS/SL
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MEMO TO: MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
• PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY 0
DATE: JULY 13 , 1988
SUBJECT: SILVER VIEW PARK POND WATER MANAGEMENT
The commission and staff recognizes the Silver View Park pond as a
valuable resource which deserves careful management to preserve its
value. As directed by the Parks and Recreation Commission, staff
has contacted experts in water quality management regarding Silver
• View Park pond.
The Freshwater Biological Institute was called in the quest tor
experts in the field of water management. Dr. Swain was recommended
as a resource person. He is a researcher from the University of
• Minnesota who has a high interest in water/ecology management. I 1��1'�
was referred to Scott Carlstrom by Dr. Ed Swain. ij�'fr '+CF�
Scott Carlstrom is a hydrologist currently working with the State
Department in Pollution Control. His research thesis was written
concerning the affects of storm water runoff into wetlands or
holding ponds. His research typifies the situation at Silver View
Park. Mr. Carlstrom and I toured Silver View Park pond. Mr..
Carlstrom commented that on first glance , the pond looked good with
good ecological balance including water, vegetation and wildlife.
He commented that the water looked clear even with the hot dry
• summer. No odor was detected. He recognized the vegetation and
explained its purpose or detriment to the ecological balance of this
particular ecosystem. Mr. Carlstrom expressed many options for
management of the area including installation of an aerator,
designated uses of the pond for storm water filtration and fish
ponding, and dredging.
Mr. Carlstrom and his colleagues (who have expertise in wildlife
management, water quality and fisheries ) are providing the City with
water management options for Silver View Park pond. Recommendations
will be included with each option. It will then be up to the
Commission and Council to make a decision regarding the future
management of Silver View Park pond.
Mr. Carlstrom believes that such a proposal can be ready for
presentation at the August 25 meeting. Therefore, this topic will
be postponed for the month of July, but will be presented at the
meeting held Thursday, at 6: 30 p.m. at City Hall in the
Council Chambers.
MS/SL
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MEMO TO: MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR �n(�
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY 1"J
DATE: JULY 13, 1988
• SUBJECT: HILLVIEW PARK RE-DEVELOPMENT
The residents living next to and across the street from Hillview
Park have been invited to the Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting for input regarding the redevelopment of Hillview
Park.
The costs of projects identified on the plan for Hillview Park as
agreed upon by the Commission at the June meeting are given below.
The largest cost, electrical work, has not been received as of
today. Gopher Electric is working on a proposal for the work at
Hillview Park including the hockey rink lighting , building
electricity, security lighting , and pleasure rink lighting. This
proposal should be received by the meeting date, July 28.
I have discussed the redevelopment with Milt Anderson at NSP and his
decision is that the original power source in the park be retained
as the power source for the new electrical work.
HILLVIEW REDEVELOPMENT COSTS
Electrical Package: $
( to be given at the meeting )
Hockey rink lighting
Building electricity
Pleasure rink lighting
Security lighting
Building:
Moving, foundation and ramps $ 6,000. 00
Landscaping $ 1 , 275. 00/
Grading of 1/2 park and redevelopment of
storm water sewer drainage for the park $ 2,000. 00 ,
TOTAL $
Optional Field Fencing : Complete $ 7 ,630. 00
8 ' outfield fence with gate and
5 ' sideline fences
Outfield only: $ 4,000. 00
The City will be receiving $17 , 000 for a Parks Dedication fee from
Amoco Oil Company. Otherwise, the Parks and Recreation Improvement
Fund has been depleted bythe Silver View Park parking lot project.
The department is requesting $14 ,000 from the general fund for the
1989 budget to replenish the Park Improvement Fund. However, since
• the budget has not been adopted for 1989 , it is not a definite
source of funding. Therefore, funding of this project poses a
problem. This can be an issue to discuss with council liaisons.
MS/SL
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784-3055
June 30 , 1988
Dear Resident :
The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission wishes to "spruce-
up” Hillview Park. There has been discussion of swapping the
positions of the hockey rink and pleasure rink, bringing the
building closer to the road for on-street parking and free-forming a
tot lot to accommodate the new play equipment.
• Since your residence is so near the park, the Parks and Recreation
Commission wishes to keep you informed of re-development plans and
to invite you to our next meeting on Thursday, July 28 at 6: 30 p.m.
at City Hall. Your input is welcome and encouraged.
If you have questions , please call me at 784-3055.
Sincerely,
Mary Saarion, Director
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
MS/SL
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St. Paul and All
..� Dear Friends,
Ramsey CountyNlippe
It is membership renewal time...a time to look back at accomplishments and
1621 Beechwood Ave. gear up for the future. Three major accomplishments mark the Friends first
St. Paul, MN 55116 year. Through the efforts of the Friends, money was raised to fund a Citizen
(612) 698-4543 Task Force to evaluate and make recommendations about the St. Paul and
- Ramsey County parks systems. The Task Force, appointed by the City and
President County, is now meeting and be•innin• the •rocess of devel•.'.• . . _ /.-
Truman W. Porter plans for the park systems. , '
Vice Presidents
Neil Franey
Samuel H. Morgan Recruiting a membership to support the parks has been another
Treasurer accomplishment. Although the Friends now claim 350 members our mailing
JeanneorWeigum list includes manyelected and appointed officials and others who are
Directors pp
Perry Bolin interested in parks. Expanding the membership is one of the important
Bernard Edmonds targets in the year to come.
Milt Krona
Marilyn Lundberg
Mark M. Nolan Producing an informative newsletter for members and friends represents our
Joan O'Brien third major accomplishment. Since news about area parks is often not
Missy Patty available through the normal media channels, Park Notes is a valuable
Marsha Soucheray
Ex ("tido community resource.
Mack
Ro ert Piram We hope you approve of our first year's efforts and results. We also hope you
Executive Director will continue your support by renewing your Friends membership. A
and Secretary membershipform is below. Please return it alongwith your contribution
Peggy Lynch
today. You can also help us by recruiting a new friend for the Friends. This is
one group where there is always room for more.
Sincerely,
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Truman W. Porter
President
Membership Renewal
I'm a Friend of the Parks. Please renew my membership!
$10 Acquaintance _$100 Special Friend
30 Friend _$200 Best Friend
_ $50 Good Friend _$100 _$300_$500 Corporation
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€ , V What business are we in? - The market approach to Parks and Recreation.
N, "The marketing orientation is a state of mind appropriate for all recreation and park agencies regardless of size or
`; the particular emphasis of their programs." Marketing is selling. Dr. Crompton presents ways to improve:
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, planning expertise; and your knowledge of leisure service financing options.
,; Dr. Crompton is currently Professor of Recreation and Parks at Texas A& M University. He has earned M.S.
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Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Keeping liability in perspective. - Don't let the legal tail wag the dog of agency
administration.
"Many potential legal problems start out as public relations problems." Dr. Kozlowski covers recent cases that
illustrate: reasonableness, negligence, standard of care, child trespassers, public recreational immunity
statutes, relative knowledge as it determines liability, negligence of volunteers and independent con-
tractors, personal liability, and waivers and releases. i
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• Dr. Kozlowski is presently an attorney/consultant in recreational injury liability in Springfield,Virginia. He ,
holds a Ph.D. in recreation and a law degree (Juris Doctor) from the University of Maryland, a Master of
Science in Leisure Studies (outdoor recreation) from the University of Illinois, and a Master's degree in
Teaching English from the University of Chicago. His undergraduate degree was earned at John Hopkins
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taught courses on this subject at three universities. He's currently author of the Recreation and Parks Law
Reporter and the monthly"NRPA Law Review"column in the NRPA magazine. He has received the National
• Literary Award from the NRPA fo yks writings on the legal aspects of Recreation. In 1986, KozIski was a
member of the Legal Study TearWm President Reagan's Commission on Americans Outdoor
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Special Board & Commission Forum,
7 - 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 23
Registration and light supper begins at 6 p.m.
Dr's. Crompton and Kozlowski will discuss marketing, public relations and liability, and the interrelationship
among them.
A local attorney with many years of experience in municipal law will present the state of legal liability as it
currently exists in Minnesota.
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Time will be allowed for questions from the floor. Questions may be submitted in advance by using the
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• MEMO TO: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
FROM: RICK WRISKEY, CITY FORESTER
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DATE: JUNE 30, 1988
SUBJECT: TREE WATERING DURING DROUGHT CONDITIONS
Current drought conditions are mostly affecting trees in those parks
that have light and sandy soils and are exposed to direct sunlight
and sweeping winds. Those trees most vulnerable are those planted
in the last three years. Trees in the other parks (Lambert, Oakwood,
Woodcrest, Random, Groveland, Hillview and Ardan) are favored by
heavier soils and can last longer without water replenishment.
Those trees in stressed areas of Silver View, City Hall and
Greenfield Parks get watered every 7 - 10 days using the water van
( 250 gallon) . To ensure that water saturates the root zone of these
trees , the hose is left at normal output for at least five minutes
per tree. Often, the mulch area around the tree must be churned-up
to keep water from just running off.
Many trees at Silver View are stressed because of the following :
• - Poor planting sites, often hills, knobs, berms, etc. -- in
general the "passive areas" that are often exposed.
- Normal summers stress trees on this site and in succession ( like
1987) compound current survival efforts.
- Curbing and lot construction damaged the root systems of many of
the adjacent trees.
- "Trial" species like sugar and red ( rubrum) maples were a poor
match for the park and its "climate" and soils.
It is expected and in some cases planned for that some of these
trees will decline and die even with frequent watering. The tight
spacings found with trees on some of the marginal growing areas in
the park are evidence of this anticipation. We frankly planted,
maintained and hoped. It is in areas such as these, ( i. e.
amplyitheater hill , sliding hill and level ) that trees even with
frequent watering will show wilting and scorching.
• Replacement trees, if any, to be planted in these spots will be
from a small and selected group of tree species better suited to
poor, exposed soils with poor water retention. Variety and desired
characteristics (fall coloring, spring blossoming) cannot be
considerations when we are dealing with stark tree survival or
having nothing in these areas.
MEMO TO: MOUNDS VIEW PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
• PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: JULY 13 , 1988
SUBJECT: PARK SECURITY TASK FORCE
I would like to recommend the formation of a Park Security Task
Force to deal with issues regarding park safety and rule
enforcement. This task force may be comprised of Park and
Recreation Commissioners , City Council representatives, a
representative from the Police Department and Parks, Recreation and
Forestry Director Saarion.
The goal of this task force would be to establish a plan for
promoting park safety and enforcement of regulations. This task
force is recommended as a result of concerns expressed by park
users and residents living near parks regarding safety and rule
enforcement in the parks. Topics such as park security lighting,
parking lot safety, vandalism, curfew and other concerns could be
addressed. Strategies for the management of park security and
• safety could be planned to include neighborhood watches , park
patrols, and educational avenues to "get the word out" .
It is anticipated that such a goal could be established in one or
two meetings. Implementation could be an on-going program
administered by staff with the Parks and Recreation Commission as
overseers. An annual meeting of the Park Security Task Force would
provide opportunities to evaluate the plan and revise it as
necessary.
This is an idea which is recommended to the Parks and Recreation
Commission by staff as a tool by which concerns of residents
of the community could be incorporated into a plan to improve park
safety and security.
MS/SL
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MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
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FROM: MARY SAARI ON, DIRECTOR1NFOR1' /1AT1ON
PARKS , RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: PARK SECURITY TASK FORCE
Topics come up periodically from residents , commissioners , staff
and councilmembers regarding safety in the parks. These issues ,
including hazards , lighting needs , vandalism and breaking curfew,
all fall under the general concern of "security in the parks" .
Rather than deal with each issue separately, staff wishes to develop
a total program to provide security in the parks. A task force
made up of the Police Chief , Parks , Recreation and Forestry
Director, concerned residents and interested Park and Recreation
Commission members could devise a total plan to deal with park
security in a coordinated effort. Possibilities may include :
citizen watch groups , park patrols , security lighting in the
parks, education of park rules and regulations , and signage.
The Parks and Recreation Commission agreed that such a committee
would be advantageous and further information and discussion will be
• on the agenda for the July 28 meeting.
Input by Councilmembers is certainly welcome and representation on
the committee is encouraged. I will be open to discussion on this
matter at the agenda meeting.
MS/SL
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• Internat,onaI Symposium ium on • More subtle motivation
—Errosive Vandalism—something done by one person which
Vandalism seems innocent but destructive done by many
—Tactical Vandalism—leaving a message
Sponsored by U.S.FS.and University of Washington —Territorial Vandalism—signifying ownership (kilroy was here,
April 20-22, 1988 etc.)
by Ron Taylor —Acquisitive Vandalism—collect items,i.e.tree limbs for hot dog
roasting,taking artifacts,picking flowers,etc.
The symposium was well attended by over 200 people. The
problem of vandalism was applied to many more resources than Prevention/Reduction/Control:
parks,i.e.archaeological sites,school,transit facilities,traffic signs, • Education—change attitudes and behavioral patterns.
bridges and public facilities.The causes and prevention of vandalism —SCHOOLS—Start education in early grades.Washington D.C.
transcend all of the "target" or victim areas. Also,vandalism is a transit has a school program featuring Mr.McGruff talking to
universal problem not unique to the United States—France considers lasses,at contests,etc.goal to get kids to feel the buses belong
it a social problem
h racteristics of vandalism also
to them because they pay fare,taxes. Program has met with
equal to drugs.Characteristics
seem quite similar between various countries. considerable success; drop in vandalism attributed to the
The following are excerpts from my notes of those sessions program.
attended: —MEDIA—Appeal to youth through television programs justifying
reasons for not vandalizing;project good feelings for not van-
Definition:- eliminate
N through pressure to
dalizing. Also, encourage
Vandalism was defined as an unauthorized, deliberate action advertising and programs that glorify vandalism.Inform via TV
resulting in damage to property of value not belonging to the news(periodic but often)the effects of vandalism especially in
offender from which the offender receives no monetary or material terms of wastes(man hours spent,materials used,dollars spent
benefit. to repair and also the possible danger to lives)
• Recreation/Interpretation
Characteristics: —Re-direct youth interests and time to more positive outlets for
• Behavior irrational and without meaning to anyone other than the expression.
offender(s);often not purposeful or planned. —Give recognition and awards for good behavior.
• Vandalism is performed predominantly byyoung males largely 13 —Get more local youth involvement in designing and constructing
-23 years of age(70%under 20 years)usually in groups rather than park facilities.
by individuals. —Use interpretive signs and programs to personalize facilities.
. Ethnic or socio-economic backgrounds seem to make little —Charge user fees.
difference. • Design
• Vandalism is often the lead or seed activity to other more serious —"Target hardening"design for resistance to vandalism
crimes for the individual(s)involved. —"Deopportunize" design—try to eliminate facilities easy to
• Offenders often have unhealthy attitudes toward society and vandalize,i.e.smooth flat concrete surfaces.
about themselves. —Naturalize design—make more aesthetically pleasing. Try to
• A predominance of offenders come from unstable family evoke feeling of warmth and that the design conveys a message
relationships. of caring.
• Vandalism generally on the increase particularly in areas where no —Use lower case letters on signs—less fatiguing to read.
prevention programs exist;urban and rural both affected. —Eliminate frustrations—too many signs/encourage activities not
• According to a Seattle study up to nearly 90% of Seattle youth available or too difficult/don't"bait and substitute"users.
have been involved in some type of vandalism. —Get youth involved in design process.
• Vandalism is a social group activity for youth;80%-90%done in —Design for visibility,access and control.
groups. • Surveillance/Enforcement/Community Involvement
—Give vandals opportunity for restitution when caught.
Motivation: —Provide work projects in parks for youth on local basis—idea of
• Man has a basic need for identification and self-expression either personalizing.
creative(positive)or destructive. —Reward programs supported by posters,contests,etc.,giving
• Group motivation makes activity rational to offender(s). awards for reporting vandalism(questionable effectiveness).
—Fun/pleasure/excitement/challenge/prestige —Coordinate preventative efforts of victim agencies.
—Social relationship-togetherness —Youth anti-vandalism patrol—City of Bellevue very effective/
—Antagonism—originates from conflict coordinated with Boy Scouts of America-Explorer (police
—Defiance against authority—breakdown of respect cadets).
—Vengeance—just getting even/change someone else's behavior —Adopt-A-Park programs such as Seattle/Neighborhood Watch
—Malicious—annoy someone programs.
—Abstract activity —Make facilities visible and accessible.
—Individual stimulating excitement in group • Maintenance
• Most vandalism is a combination of motives. —Keep continual high quality maintenance program.
• Most damaging is group related with antagonistic motivation. —Project a caring attitude for the facility.
• Motivation by age group(study in Netherlands) —Repair damage immediately—is effective as shown by
—8-12 years,anger or vindictiveness Washington,D.C.Metro bus seat repair example.
• —12-16 years,status/prestige —Remove objects of frustration—invite to use but don't permit.
—17-23 years,need for action/boredom —Reduce negative signing.
Reprinted with permission from Washington Recreation and Park
Association's monthly publication.
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A Unique Perspective ring needed capital rehabilitation can be provides a stable source of funding that
achieved with usually minimal effect. addresses annual needs and along with a
on Park However, example after example clearly fund balance that is available for unexpected
illustrates regular maintenance and periodic rehabilitation expenditures and
Rehabilitation replacement are required to avoid huge emergencies.
costs. Capital rehabilitation is an annual Adopted by Hennepin Parks
John W.Christian,Director of Operations practice that should not be deferred,even Board of Commissioners
Hennepin Parks in the face of stem pressures to get by May 19,1988
modestly.
Of all the pressing challenges facing park Recently, Hennepin Parks' Board of Since 1985,the Board of Commissioners
and recreation managers during the coming Commissioners reaffirmed its commitment has been contributing to a special Park
years, replacement of badly deteriorating to address future park rehabilitation needs. Rehabilitation Fund. The Board's recent
infrastructure(buildings,irrigation systems, Specifically, the following resolution was action also established a financing goal for
parking lots and roads,etc.)is among the enacted: the Rehabilitation Program that would
most pressing. It is, perhaps, the most Resolution Amending Park District Policy maintain a minimum rehabilitation fund
formidable to address.Awareness of infra- Statement Reaffirming Park Rehabilitation balance of $250,000 for unexpected or
structure deterioration has received priority Program. emergency rehabilitation expenditures.
attention of governmental agendas WHEREAS,the goal of Hennepin Parks is Hennepin Parks' 1988 Rehabilitation
throughout the country. to maintain facilities and equipment so that Program, totaling $301,000, includes
Rehabilitation of existing facilities is park Guests experience safe and enjoyable expenditures for repair of interpretive
essential to assure present and future park visits; employees and volunteers have a boardwalk at Lowry Nature Center and
users a quality recreational experience. safe working environment;and Hennepin replacement of its fumace at the Nature
Neglect of short-term investments in park Parks' capital investment in facilities and Center, rebuilding a portion of entrance
rehabilitation will produce needs for large equipment is protected;and road at Elm Creek and Baker Park Reserves,
expenditures to accomplish essential WHEREAS,the Hennepin Parks Board of sealcoating and striping of park roads and
renovation and redevelopment. Many Commissioners has established a Public parking lots at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve,
examples of park and recreation systems Fund for Park Rehabilitation intended to sealcoating bike/hike trails at Hyland Park
throughout the country illustrate the mag- maintain a stable source of funding to Reserve and North Hennepin Trail Corridor,
nitude of rehabilitation needs.At the same assure a program of park rehabilitation that and replacement and repair of roofs and
time,they demonstrate severe limitations protects District's capital investments. concrete slabs at latrine buildings within
of adequate fiscal resources in addressing NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Baker Park Reserve.
those needs. In addition, municipal and the Hennepin Parks Board of Commission- Significance of Hennepin Parks Board of
county literature have increasingly reported ers reaffirms its commitment to a quality Commissioners action is not the current
the high cost of repairing and renovating park and recreation system that is visually expenditure of rehabilitation funding(even
public infrastructures. appealing,safe for park Guests,and main- though,yes,important in its own right)but
Even though public awareness is preva- tained in the highest standards; rather its significance is increased awareness
lent and costs justify immediate actions, FURTHERMORE,and in support of such a and recognition of a public board to commit
the pragmatic nature of local governments system of parks, the Board reaffirms its itself and address on an annual and sys-
often contribute to inattention. For the commitment to investment annually in a tematic basis the needs and funding for
most part, immediate needs and existing Park Rehabilitation Program including park rehabilitation.The Board's action has
financial problems command more atten- review and budgeting of a plan for system- also provided positive impetus that the
tion than longer-term needs. An often- atic renovation and replacement of existing Board is committed not only to short-term
used and accepted solution to the cost of structures and facilities; needs but also to long-term upkeep and
rehabilitation is simply to defer capital repair FURTHERMORE,that a Park Rehabilitation capital rehabilitation of the Park District's
and replacement.In any given year,defer- Fund be administered in a manner that basic infrastructure as well.
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