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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-87 Agenda & Packet nq - t C f__(1 of Vouncig View/ I 1� RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA :IAGATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN.55112 UEf ARTMENTOF PARKS, 784-3055 RECREATION Ar4f7 FORESTRY October 13 , 1987 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners: This regularly scheduled October meeting is the combined meeting with the Spring Lake Park Recreation Commission. The main topic will be Lakeside Park Beach operations, past and future. Kelly Lindquist, Aquatics Supervisor will be the featured speaker. I have tried to keep the agenda short but have also given you many articles, memos and letters of information in your packet. After • the discussion of Lakeside Park, our meeting will continue and updates on park projects and recreational activities will be given. I hope to see you all at this important meeting. Again, if you are unable to attend, please call and notify the office at 784- 3055. Last meeting only two Commissioners were present to listen to the concerns of the Silver View pathway issue. Finally, congratulations to our Chairperson Wayne Burmeister for being chosen a "Citizen of the Month" by the Mounds View Lions Club. Sincerely, Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/sl Enclosures • • i CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION • ' AGENDA October 22, 1987 6:30 p.m. Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers I.� CALL TO ORDER II . ✓ REVIEW OF SEPTEMBER 24 , 1987 COMMISSION MINUTES WI[ .J AGENDA ADDITIONS' IVS CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT V. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT • VI . JOINT DISCUSSION WITH SPRING LAKE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING LAKESIDE PARK BEACH AVII . OLD BUSINESS: A. RANDOM PARK CLASSROOM BUILDING UPDATE v. GROVELAND PARK UPDATE K;!!. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT - HORSESHOE PITS .4). RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE ✓f1III . MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY THEATER BOARD - REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION IS REQUESTED IX. ADJOURNMENT *THE NOVEMBER MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 BECAUSE THE REGULAR 4TH THURSDAY MEETING DATE FALLS ON THANKSGIVING DAY. 411 • f .. UNOFFICIAL MINUTES MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE III PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA September 24 , 1987 Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers 6 :30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Chairperson Wayne Burmeister ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Silvis and Burmeister Commissioners absent: Rowley, Anderson, Starr, Daniels and Long Councilmembers present: Hankner, Quick and Wuori Staff present: Director Saarion, Administrative Asst. Linke • Visitors: Bob Carpenter - 2650 Lake Ct. Dr. Bob Wagner - 2590 Mounds View Dr. Glenda Meixell - 2458 Co. Rd. I Randy Miller - 7409 Parkview Dr. David & Sue Rademacher - 7421 Parkview Dr Steve & Carole Golden - 7417 Parkview Dr. Laurie & Ed Trettel - 7401 Parkview Dr. Mary Mitchell - 7429 Parkview Terr. John Larson - 2568 Mounds View Dr. Jim Smith - 7427 Parkview Terr. AGENDA ADDITIONS NONE CHAIRPERSON ' S REPORT Chairperson Burmeister had no report other than to state that clue to a lack of a quorum, the meeting would not be considered an official commission meeting but he would be happy to listen to the concerns of the residents in attendance. COUNCILMEMBER'S REPORT NONE RESIDENTS COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Bob Carpenter, President of the Silver • View Woods Homeowners Association asked if the pond at Silver View Park was scheduled to be treated. Councilmember Hankner stated that funds for cleaning the pond had not been allocated. -2- She added that the fertilizers from the surrounding homes had exacerbated the algae and weed problem in the pond. • Steve Golden asked what type of fertilizer is recommended for the lawns abutting the pond. Commissioner Silvis suggested a fertilizer not containing phospherous. Ed Trettel asked if the City was considering an ordinance controlling the use of fertilizers similar to that in Shoreview. Commissioner Silvis responded that the Commission had discussed it in the past but it had not gone any further. Councilmember Hankner stated that when the development was initiated, the area was intended as a natural wetlands and not intended to be a clean pond. Steve Golden asked about the cost to install aerators in the pond. Councilmember_ Hankner responded that the approximate cost would be $30 ,000. Mr. Golden asked about funding for cleaning the pond. Councilmember Hankner stated that there are some funds available in the Storm Water. Management fund but they are limited and that at this time the City is at its levy limit. • Several residents requested further information on wetlands and storm water management. Councilmember Hankner explained the storm sewer study, wetlands ordinance and storm water management. When asked about maintenance funds, both Councilmember Hankner and Quick responded that a park referendum had been initiated which would have provided a greater level of park maintenance, but it was defeated. David Rademacher was concerned with thin ice during the winter months in the NW edge of the pond and asked that a sign be put up indicating "Thin Ice" . Mary Saarion replied that "No Skating" signs had been posted on several ' occasions but were always missing soon after. Steve Golden asked if it was permitted to put out wood duck houses. Director Saarion stated that the Commission should be consulted before anything is placed on park property. • -3- Bob Carpenter asked about the progress in controlling the muskrats around the pond. Director Saarion stated that she had contacted the DNR and they had • confirmed that the muskrats were indeed causing damage to the banks at Silver • View Park. The DNR also stated that the muskrats carry two diseases that are harmful to pets. Because of the high cost of trappers, the Commission g PP decided to wait until autumn hunting untin 9 season to have the animal population thinned. Staff had contacted a licensed trapper and the muskrats will be trapped for pelts beginning in October. Residents once again expressed concern about the preservation of the wildlife and reiterated their concern about a path constructed on the park land abutting their property. Carole Golden stated that she had a map showing that a path would not beP laced around the entire pond. Councilmember Hankner stated that the original development maps did show a pathway around the entire pond. Director Saarion explained that the map that Mrs. Golden had was a conceptual park • plan map and that it was intended to be put into effect if the referendum had passed. Mrs. Golden asked why the map was used. Staff stated that she had talked to Mary Anderson Homes Sales Dept. and they acknowledged the use of the concept map. Mr. Golden stated that he had purchased his property on the information provided by the builder. He asked why a path could be installed when funds were not available for maintenance. Chairperson Burmeister responded that the Commission has an obligation to consider the concerns of the entire City. Carole Golden stated that the public does not walk on the existing path because it is poorly maintained. She added that asphalt would be fine. Director Saarion stated that because Phase II of %Silver View was not funded, an asphalt pathway was not feasible. Wood chips are used as park trails • throughout the United States. Wood chips make a natural looking path but are not intended for bikes and strollers. Carol Golden asked if the City would inform the citizens of the proper footwear for walking on the path. -4- Resident John Larson stated that lie would like to see the pathway completed around the entire pond as soon as possible. 111 ' When asked about the lack of access to the path from the street, Chairperson Burmeister responded that the contractor was unwilling to provide additional access. Steve Golden asked if the City would be willing to sell the property to the homeowners. Chairperson Burmeister said no. Commissioner Silvis stated that it was the City 's contention to have the responsibility for the land surrounding the pond. Director Saarion reviewed the process used for developing the policy for the use of park property abutting residential property. She also stated that Forester. Wriskey had contacted individuals regarding plantings along the park property behind the homes. Glenda hleixell stated that she enjoyed walking in Silver View Park and because the path does not continue around the • pond, she was not aware that it was park property. Even after she became aware of the ownership, she walked very close to the pond in order to avoid intruding on private property. Carole Golden suggested that plantings be put in before any work on a path is done. Director Saarion agreed that that would be a good idea. Steve Golden stated that misrepresent- ation was made by someone concerning the park development. Councilrnember Hankner read the minutes approving Phase I development of Silver View Park. She added that the sketches and minutes indicate a pathway around the entire pond. Residents expressed concerns about standing water, drainage, maintenance and costs of a pathway. Director Saarion stated that the Park and Rec. Department is also concerned about these items and that an engineer would 411 be consulted to ensure a safe pathway. I . . -5- She added that the path construction costs would be minimal because most of it would be in-kind costs. • ' Councilmember Hankner indicated o that the final decision would be made by the City Council. Residents questioned why the softball fields were installed and not the bridge during the original development of the park. Councilmember Quick responded that the softball fields were in the Phase I development plan and the bridge was not. Councilmember Hankner suggested that the residents get grass roots support for their issue and perhaps consider the formation of a neighborhood park foundation similar to the Groveland Park Foundation. Carole Golden invited councilmembers, neighbors, commissioners and Director Saarion to her house on Wednesday September 30 at 6: 30 p.m. to discuss the pathway issue further. Concern was raised regarding the clearing of trees by Mary Anderson Construction Co. Staff said she would write a letter to • the company requesting that they cease the removal of trees from City property. OLD BUSINESS Director Saarion stated that the Mounds View Community Theater ran a deficit exceeding $1 , 000 with some bills yet outstanding. She added that there were several conflicts this year and that Nick Temali , Don Pauley and herself would be meeting with the Mounds View Community Theater Board on October 17 to discuss possible solutions. A goal of a joint agreement between the School District and the Community Theater will be pursued. Staff informed the Commission of an Eagle Scout project taking place at Greenfield Park. Mike Brandl will construct a total of eight horseshoe pits in two areas of Greenfield Park. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8: 58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 411 Mar Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/sl a MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: MARY. SAARION, DIRECTOR '�'� �•p• �' •+ PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY 0 `,:•> •,,, DATE: OCTOBER 8, 1987 RE: LAKESIDE PARK BEACH HOUSE VANDALISM This past weekend, Lakeside Park Beach House was vandalized. The Fridley Police were driving on the south side of County Road I and noticed smoke corning from the beach house windows. The Fire Department was called. Evidently young children (determined by small footprints in the soot) had entered the building and started some cardboard boxes containing megaphones on fire in the wheelbarrow. The only detected damage to equipment was the telephone and one megaphone. However, a thin coat of soot is covering the entire interior of the building including equipment, carpet, walls, ceiling, etc. Forced entry was not detected. It is presumed by Spring Lake Park that perhaps the Spring Lake Park maintenance crew did not secure the doors properly when they last checked the building. Lakeside Park has a $5,000 deductable insurance policy so it probably will not pay to claim this damage. It is now in the hands of Spring Lake Park to find the time to clean the sooted building. If unable to accomplish the task, the beach staff in the spring of 1988 will have an extra duty during beach preparation. MS/s1 s • MEMO TO: TIM PITTMAN , PARKS FOREMAN FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR • PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DATE : SEPTEMBER 28 , 1987 t RE: FALL PARK PROJECTS WEEKLY TASKS : 1 . Every week walk the entire Silver View pati► and fill holes and washouts: with dirt and chips, pick up garbage and replenish chips where needed. 2 . Every Friday line soccer and football field . Silver View - until. October_ 31 Pinewood - until October 31 • City Hall - until. October 31 Lambert - until November 15 3 . Plow parks and empty trash cans. SPECIAL PROJECTS : 1 . Woodcrest parking lot needs grading - should slope towards Silver Lake Rd. Class 5 rock ►reeds to be put in there and a good parking lot barrier or boundary needs to be added. • The skating rink needs to be graded. 2. Redo Groveland totlot to allow for slide . . . will require change in timbers. 3. Lambert Park tot lot needs to be timbered. 4 . The picnic shelters at City Hall need re-roofing. 5. The single seat benches need to be brought to the warming houses: Groveland Hillview Lambert Woodcrest Barrells need to be placed at rink sites. Clean out shelters to prepare for rinks - check lights, furnaces , doors , windows, etc. 6 . Bring in volleyball and tennis nets : Groveland ( tennis & volleyball ) , Greenfield ( tennis ) , Edgewood ( tennis ) , City Halt ( volleyball ) , Woodcrest ( volleyball ) . • .. October SpecialProjects Monday esday ec�ne • • 1'hu�-sc a 1Frida RANDOM PARK BUILDING September 28 I September 29 September 30 (1) r--) Railings Sod Berm Parking Lot Bring in base 1 Trash Line Fields Silver View Path boxes ! Landscaping and painting 4f 1RANDOM PARK BUILDING (5) 1(6) (7) t Parking lot boundaries Railings Park sign Landscaping and painting Silver View Path i Trash Line Fields WOODCREST PARK 1(12) j (13) ' (14) (15) = (16) Pleasure Rink 1 Parking lot and boundaries Silver View Path Bring in all field �baseboxes ` Check Random Trash `` Line Fields GROVELAND PARK (19) (20) (21) 1 (22) 1 (23) Redo Tot Lot/New Lock Silver View Path 1 Check Random Trash Line Fields i LAMBERT PARK (26) J (27) ' (28) (29) (30) Timber Tot Lot E i Silver View Path Check Random ETrash Line Fields - • 0 • November 3pecial Projects Monday Tuesday edne Thursda G Frjda Lie-roof City Hall picnic shelters i ) • • Silver View Path Check Random ( Line Lambert Check Warming Houses (9) t (10) (11) ' (12) { T-13) for needed repairs: Lights, furnaces, doors, windows, VETERANS DAY etc. CITY HALL CLOSED . 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If some doubt does exist about hearts of those of us on the They 'nay be publicly or privately making this vision of the future a fre>mlinesofiniplenlentatioll,who owned and sere in:ulv purposes. reality, we need only' look to read the conutlission;s reconunen- Greenways provide people \.yith I?un>pean cities like Amsterdani, dations and wondered how they access to open spaces close to Stockholni, and Athens, that • can he achieved on blacktops and where they live, and link together provide real-life ex:ullples of signposts,and in dollars and cents. the rural and urban spaces in the "walkable" cities. . A key reconuuendation 1)1 the American landscape.The cl)mltl is- Atiusterdani's walking roots PtSc1(/OCI.O131i1Z I987/3I .... �.. ------.r,.._. ...�.....,.. �.. .. ._ • reach back to the 17th Century and • 'the height of commerce with the 7 1)utch and East and West India companies, when civic planning a created a city of bridges and ; , . canals. 'li)day, the canal system is ''', -!,t well equipped with pedestrian ` ' right-of-ways tht'Otlgll the inner ...-10. ,,, _`--- -`'«"41, _._.-.4:-:-.."--1-.:;,---'" ti --:'--'1't-Y,)-- rz., 1'. f city. Alter the Second World War, .nom I r • • Q the increase in the nunlher of cars ^""�'c` ,,. I +. forced individuals to turn to hicy m--- •:e . ',."4.' s ') t' Ii 'f3 " a *' t " .,, cies and city planners to establish t �" ,'•r"''`i . � t j> —" ,« preferential bicycle lanes and in i lis' .i.,t ' ! ;',;t �pp ,,y, i tercity Dike routes totally septi nf, F ,ht+4p:.'•p) 1 (= G , :, �t , i)� i :Ii.,-- y rated from vehicular roads. ' , i { �1 ,1!,,,.:.„).::,.::, e ), 'r I4 � ' '41 L ,4. Walkers in the Dutch capital have ,'' "t«. i ' 1 ,�' d;., ' > !' ti , access to both recreation and r _''` it ,..:;',...,:),,,,,,''..,;,, ,,,-,:,,,,,':0,,, jr:`� u;� p l)usiness and can be seen on theif.,;').: k � 4i'1 streets at all hours of the day and I ` ;;, ' i 3-1 i�+ ;:x tt;,-c-,"----4, night. With the help of trolle( " ' e - ,-.4:.:::.1.1r..; train,bicycle or terry,a walker can .�. = `� ' reach practically any destination i t ' ") 1 In Stockholm, the queen of i'': I t r €41,if Sweden made a decision about 2t) " . 1 ?�r�'-r tsi, years ago to design the city center .k +. , • • «' �1' 'ti Illisequence I 'll of •'!i- �.. 1 ' I ll 1.1 A CC l C CCf • for I CCCIa. � , I a: 3. ' �) � �, open pedestrian plazas and multi- 'i �` • 1.--,1,1:,,t. :.! "�'-,", y t level spaces bring residents and ,. ) jj _ i ,: tourists to the center of Stock- rf,` 1 „.... ,2„,,,i,.,...,, ,,;;,.. 1 ;m, r holm. 1'he walkable old town area �. '" 14-:(:',1` ,j + )IY contains a wide range of recrea- h 'r 1 ,,"t,'+';. , tional attractions as well as [nisi- nesses. As in Amsterdam, the pedestrian has access to any place public transportation. interests of the thousands of all in the city using a combination of Nim may still ask, how (10 we ing Americans on the national III subway, train or ferry. make greenways a reality? For, level, and forms alliances with Athens' l'laka is a true pedes- while the commission called on public and private groups to carry trian-only street. For hundreds of the President "to light the prairie out walkway projects in towns and years; walkers have traveled over lire and lead the crusade," it cities across America. WalkWays its stones, browsing through the placed most of the responsibility also provides answers to almost • shops and stalls or sipping a glass for action at the community level. any question about walking with While \\aIk'l tlk,a computerized walker's of ouzo at an outdoor cafe. l the rest of Athens is har(Iy pedes- � nother source of "concrete" network and information service, Irian-only, the various points of 1 answers closer to home is The staffed by walking professionals cultural interest and other areas of \\'alk\X'ays Center. A key objective and accessible through a toll-free the city are easily accessible to of this national, non profit, mein- 81)1) telephone number. I pedestrians. bership organization located in "\X:Ill:ways at lour I)oorstep" is These cities provide sonic an Washington I).(:. and est;tbli`hecl :r community sell help program swers and inspiration,for each has in I98S, is to make the commis- designed by the center to expand • managed to offer pedestrian-only slums greenwav recommendation walking opportunities ill local areas,as well as link pedestrians to a reality. 'I'hc WalkWays (;enter communities. The program is ad other areas with readily available promotes walking, represents the dressed to the 177 million Amer- , 32/0(;TOtWR 1987/P&R • -- — — — Pictured at left are three walkways ill Virginia. The 40-mile path in `' ' .'• hi•edcric'ksbta;t; (below), is a lou'- cost pm/eel, launched through a iv' ' , 4' tiro-year kraut and supported by illdif'idlllll and community donations. Me bike paths along j I 1-O6(far!c/i)and ill Reston (lc%l1 were �� %raids l alul a, ,usedb y people, �,%, from all walks of life,from fitness +1 -ft . 1,;x, ,; .11�„ huffs to commuters. I. " ^ iI^': ;I ! r' icans whO live in urban areas and r I I i", ` a''', want nearby,sale,contiguous, and { I v'' lbs, q attractive pathways for walking. j I • t. t =•-• 1 Comprised of a series of projects ' ` " fo that can be adapted for any cont- Ej' , II , ,Y'I' "• • ,. - ntunity, this blueprint for action ( ' o.',. . �,. ; '• ..,:t.- ..„, provides guidelines and support ,'• '' ; , y l` , ,1*-., •,',' + : "" w rim- creating walkways in local ' _. ncit hhorhuuds downtown husi N. w er' ,mow less districts, and along nRite.s to � + `'71 � �,,, „X; highlight a community's natural 4`°- " *, ',, x'. historic, architectural, cultural, v , i. at"- �,r ,, :Intl Scenic lectures. 'ir'-'4?4 '',j# •:1, t ) j w, Model programs are setting the L�r +r•. 1 i., .. I+..• W.t e..K �„,�ti`:�S su E ', , ( ` ire ' �1 ,< ' .'' '" 4�,' M" . ..4..-.,,„, ".Ai- l' Dace for national III 1)lenunt:ltion Crtr .: � !' , i h. of the Walkways at Your Uuor .l'~ 'Jr i,,,.,:;14,/,..., � y� `` s �� itep program OI-ganizers est:tb- ?� t`r.iii, . St,„'` lisped walking routes of live or ' •t,t•Ar44 �et9` more miles with signs and mark- �{ � a--'40,r, . �` � ° ccs in several fawns and cillos of different sizes across th • tLti. These walking routes serve as 4.-, demonstration projects to show how businesses and citizens can create walkways in their conlmu- ' y v� Hides. { Illmi -..a ,p'�., ne of the keys to the project is i its potential for leveraging ,. h i ,� *, - - seed money into valuable com- munity improvements. For exam- . r t t .,_ 1 plc, the first model walkway in 1 `'`, ,;�`;;4 �;i: Fredericksburg, Virginia was 'i,r a launched through a two-year, 4.41 4',1• , - : ,, ,,z.. ..- . $25,000 matching grant. When - completed, Fredericksburg;s 40- r. ',; ,a _; mile pathway system will be worth �j ,- ,•. _ - _ more than $500,000.The final cost - I � -_ _ O asu t the city ire• ' ry will I • .x '_ - -- ---7-_--=.72.-.„-----_____—..---,- tremely low, however, since most '.. ____I ----.7'------7--- -. -- J= -------7-17: of the funding will come from I'&WO( I'Olit?k 1987/33 I .•.. ^.. ..ct. t.i_"-++area au-tia1Ea vtWi F:'3A,.J�/M;AIH,^ ' MAB'!nRRRRt.'":T'"'*"rT•!.TS!X..y:Cirr2V7ff1M"pTSi'..RT.'.S•w_,;!wrw+n.m.—r aro•. ,. 1. - u raw n.w . . .. n .r rv..wua.m...n 1 matching funds raised by local civic groups; and spearhead the walkways programs. 1 • merchants, developer donations, project. Another aspect of Walkways at I and individual and in-kind contri- • Compiles a walkway master lour Doorstep is called Con1- butions. In fact, a local lancl de- Nan to guide the development of nnniity Action I INA. 'Phis two-fold eloper already has pledged to an intcrconneCte(I 5Vsteni of cite- project spreads information about , install about $150,000 of the im- wide walkways and trails. 'These the Walkways at Your Doorstep provements in Fredericksburg. plans will include a map of exist- program and the successes of the • 1,i n k i ng t he Com m u n it y's ing and proposed routes based on model walkways projects to coil)- •. schools, residential, shopping, citizen input, a survey of possible nlunities across the t I.S.,and helps and recreational areas, and ex- routes, as well as guidelines for as many communities as possible tending from the old downtown planning, design. and develop- carry out local walkway improve- business district to the newly ment of the walkway and related meat projects. In this project. the . developed areas, the city's path- facilities. walkways Center offers a wide way system offers a unique show- • Installs rolie markers and variety of ideas and resources to case that will use an abandoned directional sins. the community: railroad right-of-way. utility cor- • Publishes a /wile (Iesc'ri/pii n • Community-Initiation ridors, city sidewalks, a canal urn/). (;rains. Communities across the towpath, paved and unpaved • Retains a/urh/icrc'Iatic)n.cfirni P.S. will have the opportunity to trails, conservation easements, to coordinate national publicity compete through a national con- and a city dock. The use of this for the project. test for a series of $5,000 and variety of resources embodies the • Cosponsors a cc)ruunrriitt' $10.000 grants to initiate• local commission's ideas about search- u'afkn'at' (-de/nation to inaugu- walkway projects. ing for new ways to provide open rate the complete walkway, focus • 7i'chnica/ Manna/. This will space in urban settings. attention on its recreation paten- provide city planners and park Fredericksburg Councilman tial, and encourage people in and recreation professionals with • Christopher I)uerksen says of the other communities to create their specific information on the de- project, This pathway system will own walkways. sign, construction. and nlainte- proyide a priceless recreational In the past. most communities nance of walkways. and health/fitness resource for the funded such projects through lo- • Citizens'Handbook, This spi- entire community,as well as error- cal budget items,such as the parks ral-bound manual will draw on the mous economic benefits. We, and and recreation budget,and sought experiences of people across the our children, will be able to walk additional funding from the state country who have been inyohyed or bike to and from out- homes, government. \walk\ways has a with successful trail projects and schools, stores, and parks without unique approach which begins model walkways. The manual will worrying about traffic or its pollu- with private corporate funding to provide local citizens and civic tion hazards." accomplish planning and ground- groups with step-by-step instruc- Fach model walkway is initiated work and then attracts matching tions on how to plan, fund, over- through a two-year matching grant grants through community efforts come problems. and establish that: with local businesses such as dc- walkways in their communities. • firings a ,KNiorial ach,isoia' velopers and radio statins. Gov- • ,Special .Su/)/)Iemenis. 'These leant to the community, as- ernment funds are seen as fill-in- will be designed for use with the sembled and staffed by The Walk- the-gap funds rather than the fi- citizens' handbook to help scout Ways Center,to offer expert advice nancial foundat ion for projects. leaders,members of the American based on experiences in other Corporations have already Association of Retired Persons, communities and help ensure the pledged almost $100.0N)1) in sup- and other groups to carry out project is conducted in such a port of Walkways at lin►/Doorstep. walkway projects. manner that it provides a nu This seed money will attract fur- • Mode/ Zoning Ordinances. for other communities. flier grants from other corporate I)istrihuted with the technical • Establishes a local uaI.(n'at. sponsors. alloying grams to) be manual. these model ordinances /)/anniiir'; ,:',run/) to solicit citizen leveraged at 20 to one through will offer incentives for de- 0 input: coordinate work with the private initiatives, encouraging 'doper:s to improve community city council, city planning and citizen participation,and enabling walking facilities and encourage recreation department staffs, and communities to develop model then) to incorporate safe, aurae, jti(x;t)RER 19t;7/P&R s I 't :a dIlli r '9i M• 1 I. • AO ',mar NO)`, rive, and contiguous walking rot- walks are inforn>al walking routes • Ires into office harks, shopping that will use existing pedestrian areas, and housing developments facilities and rights-of-way and will '41 rl., and to demonstrate how pleasant be created through cooperation o walking routes can improve the with neighbors to provide inter- •A, sales appeal of their develop- esting routes where people can ., ' I • �)'.� meats. • walk in their own neighborhood.) Wrlkrt rrl ,llurkei . I nit(win • The 1V'alkerS Network. This route markers and directional computerized database will con- "6+Itii, signs, which are attractive, rola- min case studies, bibliographies, lively vandal-proof, and inexpen- and contact lists to allow citizens, sive to manufacture, install, and city planners, developers, and lo- Iii maintain are being designed. Of- cal merchants to share inlornta- Iicial suppliers will be established tion and ideas,and contact people ,........___4 to keep manufacturing costs low. in other communities that have �+ rw z� �,r .. -. Cities and towns will be enc( carried out successful walkway ' `�'�L�l`!r 4� *..,4` aged to adopt these signs as a projects. This is an expansion of - standard, so that designated walk- Walk'lalk, a computerized infin'- HOW TO BRING ways can be easily recognized and nation service, another Walkways WALKWAYS TO YOUR followed, wherever a person may at Your Doorsteps project that will DOORSTEP travel in the 11.S. become available this fall. The • Walkway Kiosks.These will be information service will also pro- 1. The first step is to look set up in participating stores duce tip booklets such as"Walking around your community and throughout the H.S., beginning in Can Save lour Life," "Finding take stock of current 1988, to publicize the program, Friends on Foot," "Walking I loli- resources. What exists? Bike sell related walking products,and days: Adventures on Foot," and • trails? Historic landmarks? make program materials and "What to 'lake Along." Streambeds? Right-of-ways? order [(wits for publications The WalkWays Center is ready Prepare a map and a case widely available. and waiting to help you bring study of what you find in • Good walking Facilities are walkways to your comnlunitys your community. Good /Business. A handbook liw doorstep.As a resource,the center 2. Next, now that you know local merchants and businesses on can help you analyze your cowl- what you have, what do you the economic advantages of im- in unity's needs and resources, need? What do the citizens proving pedestrian facilities, with match you with the expertise you involved want? What would case studies to demonstrate how need, and help you develop crc- they use? Ilas a survey been better walkways lead to increased ative funding. 'the center wel- conducted? If not, could you fix>t traffic past points of purchase comes your input. We can include conduct a needs assessment and increased tourism which, in your Community:~ case study in survey? What could be done turn, lead to improved sales and the center's database and provide to make better use of the revenues. valuable information for others. resources you have? For • /torr-to Guides. 'These will The center is also interested in instance, are there two focus (in walking projects that are your input in developing the tech- separate paths that could be easy to carry out. They are part of nical manual and special stipple- linked? the "tip booklet" series that will went for parks and recreation 3. Brainstorm about possible be distributed through The Walk- professionals. 0 private funding sources that Ways Center's information service. might be interested in your Four of the guides planned t<>r the E/)%/U/eS NOTE: For more infer community's project. Gather series are: "I low to Start a Walking 'nation on Wrlkuways at Iron' names of community Club," "f low to Start a Mall Walk- Doorstep or The WalkWa)w(.'carer, organizations that might help ing Program," "I low to Organize a !mite to the Center at 73.3 /5/Lr solicit local matching funds. Walking Event," and "II ow to Street,N.W.,Smite 427, Washington • 4. Contact the Walkways Center. Create a Neighborhood Walk At D.C. 20005 or telephone (20 2) Your Doorstep." (Neighborhood 7,37-9555. I'&IU()CI')ITER 1987/35 M MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTORt PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY rb DATE: OCTOBER 8, 1987 ei .F, • ' r f �Oril RE: PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE ! 4 � ? f GROVELAND PARK ' k� I met with Crowley Fence and the safety fence for the bang board will be installed within a few weeks. It will be placed alongside the asphalt and will be 10 feet high. The County electrical inspector did not approve the plastic covering on the wire leading from the ground to the meter box on the tennis court lights. Pierson/Wilcox was called to correct it and upon approval the inspector will call NSP to connect it to the power. At that time, lights should activate on a timer set between 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Persons may push an "ON" button and the lights will activate. The lights will activate only when the button is pushed. GREENFIELD PARK Mike Brandl is doing his Eagle Scout project at Greenfield Park. He is supervising the construction of eight horseshoe pits, four beyond the baseball diamond and four at the tail end of the Greenfield pathway across from Oakwood Park. The pits are official measurements with timber borders and sand base. The stakes will not be inserted until the spring of 1988. RANDOM PARK Steve Daszinski and Tim Pittman are doing an excellent job constructing the railings for Random Park classroom building. NSP has finally connected power to the building and this week Gopher Electric will finish installing the security lights. Steve and Tim will be working on the parking lot and landscaping and if the weather holds, will be painting the building brown with tan trim. Plantings will hold off until springtime. A calendar of activities already scheduled for the building is enclosed as well as a permit use form including regulations. The Mounds View Lions Club has generously allotted money to purchase mini- blinds (window treatments) and will be supplying stacking chairs, tables and cupboards for the building. A new vacuum cleaner and bulletin board was purchased and vinyl/cloth door mats have been ordered. SILVER VIEW PARK There has been some buzzing that the Mounds View Lions Club may be interested in purchasing a picnic shelter for Silver View Park. Although I have not heard officially, I will be sending the Lions Club park shelter information. •• • -2- The Silver View pathway is still a controversial item. A citizen's • informational meeting held at Mr. and Mrs. Golden's house was yet another opportunity to resolve the special interests of residents. As suggested by Councilmembers Hankner and Quick, the project of working with the residents to choose plantings for the park land boundary should be reinstated. Plants can then be ordered this fall to be followed by planting this spring. Forester Rick Wriskey has been given the directive for this project. The issue of continuing the pathway around the pond is unresolved and staff will await direction as to the Council's desires in this matter. I am pursuing information from various companies regarding bridge costs and pond treatments. When this information is collected, I will submit a report. PARK MAINTENANCE Please find attached a calendar of park projects through December, 1987. I cannot say enough great words to describe the work done by Tim Pittman and Steve Daszinski .. . if only the parks had two more such park crew members, all the projects plus the small, but important jobs could get accomplished. Time always seems to be too short to accomplish necessary park chores and this results in prioritizing projects which all could be #1 RECREATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Fall statistics are attached. As usual, the swimming program decreases due to • colder weather and busy schedules. However, instructional classes are popular. A real concern is the sharp decrease of Gadabouts participants. Several of the past monthly trips have been cancelled due to lack of interest. These are combined trips with Shoreview which means we only need half the numbers. Even so, several trips have cancelled. The bus companies have attested to the same experiences. One reason may be that people have toured places and need a reprieve before interest ignites again. Another reason may be that people are more independent and are pursuing these interests on their own. Group rates and bus transportation may not be as important at this time. This trend will continue to be monitored. FORESTRY Forester Rick Wriskey is ordering stock for spring, 1988. Now is the time for special requests! . • i MOUNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT 1987 FALL PROGRAM STATISTICS PRESCHOOL Willy Tilly's - 4 411. ' Fox & Geesers - 6 Pre-school Creative Dance - 5 GYMNASTICS Tumbling I - 4 Tumbling II - 5 Beginner I - 15 Beginner II - 5 Advanced Beginner - 12 Intermediate - 5 Advanced - 5 Lindy's - 16 DANCE 2-1/2 - 1st graders - 5 2nd - 6th graders - 10 Junior/senior Bowling - 12 Hot Shot Competition - 9 3-Man Basketball - 8 teams Open Basketball - Approximately 20 Open Vollebyall - Approximately 20 4-Man Football - 6 teams Fall Softball - 18 mens, 4 womens teams • BODY EVOLUTION Single Whammie - 8 Double Whammie - 11 Bridge Lessons - 17 SOCCER Mites - 3 teams Squirts - 4 teams PeeWees - 1 team AQUATICS Waterbabies - 2 classes Waders - 2 classes Beginner I - 7 classes Beginner II - 5 classes Beginner III - 5 classes Advanced Beginner - 5 classes Intermediate/Swimmers - 2 classes Semi-Private - 4 classes Adult Beginner - 1 class BWS & Rescue - 1 class Water Exercise - 44 participants Lap Swims - approximately 15/day Senior Swims - approximately 15/day Open Swims - approximately 100/week • Seasonal passes: - 14 individual, 20 senior, 0 family Pool Rentals - 3 Senior Exercise Class - approximately 14 .1 y�q� ,5'1 '1 3'. ,y�My, ��{' V� tl • / Cdrf dr,il • RAMSFY COI.INTV,MINNESOTA GAIFWAY TO,THE NORTH 2401 III(:IIwnY 1(1 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN.55112 I)FPAR 1 MEM'or PARK, 7R4-3055 RFnRFA'IION AND ronr..SIRY September 28, 1987 Mary Anderson Homes 8901 Lyndale Ave. Bloomington, MN 55420-2779 Good Day: The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission has expressed concern that the • grove of trees currently located on the north side of the path and pond at Silver View Park and south of the newly constructed Manor. Homes be preserved for a natural setting. It is the Park and Recreation Commission's desire that this grove of trees remain as a buffer zone between the homes and the path. Your cooperation in preserving this tree-line is appreciated. If you have any questions regarding this concern, please call me at 784-3055, ext. 1/20. Sincerely, • Mary Saarion, Director. Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/sl S 4 • .r 40 . �` ' wo o lip Cth 0votinciview RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 7843055 RECREATION AND FORESTRY October 2, 1987 Mr. Rick Johnson 16825 Jenkins Circle, NE Anoka, MN 55304 Dear Mr. Johnson: Thank you for your interest in trapping muskrats at Silver View Park pond, in the City of Mounds View. Earlier this summer, we had concerns by residents who walk the pathway regarding the abundance of muskrats in the park area surrounding the pond. Mr. David Rodahl, DNR Conservation Officer, looked into the matter and confirmed that the population of muskrats was high probably due to the dry spring and summer months. It was his suggestion that a trapper be notified in the autumn and your name was given. • Please find enclosed a City map pinpointing the location of the park and park property map. Police Chief Ramacher informed me that a Ramsey County trapper's permit from the DNR is sufficient. Your interest is greatly appreciated. I hope that any pelts that may be acquired will be profitable for you. If you have any questions, please call me at 784-3055, ext. #P20. Siin�cerel c//" y 7 „--AiA141.41 1 Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/sl Enclosure • �f1 N • .; flhYY 1 � 3 i1. i • 410 ft;, • `,._: Cif I. eld i► RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN. 55112 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055 RECREATION AND FORESTRY October 28 , 1987 Good Day: A meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17 , 1987 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers for all homeowners living on the shores of the Silver View Pond. The purpose of this meeting is to receive your input on trees and shrubs which will be planted on park property surrounding the pond • in the spring of 1988. Mr. Richard Wriskey, City Forester, will present a list of plants which are suitable for the conditions of the soils and which are within the City ' s budget. He will provide pictures and information about these plants and will answer any questions that you may have concerning a park landscaping plan. Also, Mr. Wriskey will be providing you with information regarding safe fertilizing practices for your lawns. There is a concern about fertilizers running off into the pond and escalating an over- abundance of plant growth in the pond. Your presence and input at this meeting is encouraged. If you wish additional information regarding the purpose or content of the meeting , please call Mr. Wriskey at 784-3055 on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 8 : 00 a.m. and 4 : 30 p.m. Sincerely, /iPpe,5e;a154e.".1 Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry MS/sl SENT CERTIFIED MAIL • MEMO TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR // // ViOnn PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY N' DATE: :::B:Ds;E ::TION DEPARTMENT UPDATE /ON GROVELAND PARK I met with Crowley Fence and the safety fence for the bang board will be installed within a few weeks. It will be placed alongside the asphalt and will be 10 feet high. The County electrical inspector did not approve the plastic covering on the wire leading from the ground to the meter box on the tennis court lights. Pierson/Wilcox was called to correct it and upon approval the inspector will call NSP to connect it to the power. At that time, lights should activate on a timer set between 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Persons may push an "ON" button and the lights will activate. The lights will activate only when the button is pushed. GREENFIELD PARK Mike Brandi is doing his Eagle Scout project at Greenfield Park. He is supervising the construction of eight horseshoe pits, four beyond the baseball diamond and four at the tail end of the Greenfield pathway across from Oakwood Park. The pits are official measurements with timber borders and sand base. The stakes will not be inserted until the spring of 1988. • RANDOM PARK Steve Daszinski and Tim Pittman are doing an excellent job constructing the railings for Random Park classroom building. NSP has finally connected power to the building and this week Gopher Electric will finish installing the security lights. Steve and Tim will be working on the parking lot and landscaping and if the weather holds, will be painting the building brown with tan trim. Plantings will hold off until springtime. A calendar of activities already scheduled for the building is enclosed as well as a permit use form including regulations. The Mounds View Lions Club has generously allotted money to purchase mini- blinds (window treatments) and will be supplying stacking chairs, tables and cupboards for the building. A new vacuum cleaner and bulletin board was purchased and vinyl/cloth door mats have been ordered. SILVER VIEW PARK There has been some buzzing that the Mounds View Lions Club may be interested in purchasing a picnic shelter for Silver View Park. Although I have not heard officially, I will be sending the Lions Club park shelter information. f i -2- The Silver View pathway is still a controversial item. A citizen's • informational meeting held at Mr. and Mrs. Golden's house was yet another opportunity to resolve the special interests of residents. As suggested by Councilmembers Hankner and Quick, the project of working with the residents to choose plantings for the park land boundary should be reinstated. Plants can then be ordered this fall to be followed by planting this spring. Forester Rick Wriskey has been given the directive for this project. The issue of continuing the pathway around the pond is unresolved and staff will await direction as to the Council's desires in this matter. I am pursuing information from various companies regarding bridge costs and pond treatments. When this information is collected, I will submit a report. PARK MAINTENANCE Please find attached a calendar of park projects through December, 1987. I cannot say enough great words to describe the work done by Tim Pittman and Steve Daszinski ... if only the parks had two more such park crew members, all the projects plus the small, but important jobs could get accomplished. Time always seems to be too short to accomplish necessary park chores and this results in prioritizing projects which all could be #1 RECREATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Fall statistics are attached. As usual, the swimming program decreases due to • colder weather and busy schedules. However, instructional classes are popular. A real concern is the sharp decrease of Gadabouts participants. Several of the past monthly trips have been cancelled due to lack of interest. These are combined trips with Shoreview which means we only need half the numbers. Even so, several trips have cancelled. The bus companies have attested to the same experiences. One reason may be that people have toured places and need a reprieve before interest ignites again. Another reason may be that people are more independent and are pursuing these interests on their own. Group rates and bus transportation may not be as important at this time. This trend will continue to be monitored. FORESTRY Forester Rick Wriskey is ordering stock for spring, 1988. Now is the time for special requests! • . I1 1rJNDS VIEW PARKS, RECREATION ANI) FORESTRY DEPARTMENT 1987 FALL PROGRAM STATISTICS PRESCHOOL Willy Tilly's - 4 i " Fox & Geesers - 6 Pre-school Creative Dance - 5 1:1 GYMNASTICS . Tumbling i - 4 i Tumbling II - 5 " ` _ Beginner I - 15 1 Beginner. II 5 .' Advanced Beginner - 12 Intermediate - 5 " Advanced - 5 Lindy's - 16 r . DANCE 2-1/2 - 1st graders - 5 2nd - 6th graders - 10 • Junior/senior Bowling - 12 Hot Shot Competition - 9 : . - co:, 3-Man Basketball - 8 teams v: t*o s a Open Basketball - Approximately 20 , fisc . .t.. i "•'" Open Vollebyall - Approximately 20 id . - '.'� ' .`3-i 4-Man Football - 6 teams - •� IL Fall Softball - 18 mens, 4 womens teams BODY EVOLUTION IIISingle Whammie - 8 '-•I Double Whammie - 11 ?, r Bridge Lessons - 17 :r. �: i SOCCER _ . • ` Mites - 3 teams s! - o . _ _ Squirts - 4 teams :�• -r. - . a I„ si r PeeWees - 1 team )�:t^. 1 . :o':c Jo. " d •7 . .,. . , qt.::: AQUATICS . r. c•, :arr= Waterbabies - 2 classes Waders - 2 classes ' Beginner I - 7 classes Beginner II - 5 classes . rah : - Beginner III - 5 classes . Advanced Beginner - 5 classes Intermediate/Swimmers - 2 classes Semi-Private - 4 classes Adult Beginner. - 1 class BWS & Rescue - 1 class Water Exercise - 44 participants Lap Swims - approximately 15/day . Senior. Swims - approximately 15/day Open Swims - approximately 100/week • Seasonal passes: - 14 individual, 20 senior, 0 family Pool Rentals - 3 Senior Exercise Class - approximately 14 i'� . � ` 1 f 0 0 �1 S I Q 1 RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA GATEWAY TO THE NORTH 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW,MINN.55112 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, 784-3055 RECREATION AND FORESTRY October 26 , 1987 To the Pinewood Elementary School PTA: On behalf of the City of Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission, I wish to express our endorsement of the planned playground structure and exercise course at Pinewood Elementary School. The Parks and Recreation Commission agrees that the la p yground structure will provide an educational and recreational opportunity to children of the community. The exercise course is also of great interest to the Parks and Recreation Commission because it offers an opportunity for wellness activity for both youth and adults. Mounds View does not currently offer an exercise course in any of the parks. The great need and benefits derived from such an exercise facility which accomodates a wide span of ages is ackknowledged. The construction of a play structure and exercise course clearly follows the plans and intentions for leisure opportunities as concluded by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Therefore, once again, I wish to express the endorsement of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the construction of the play structure and especially the exercise course planned by the Pinewood Elementary School PTA. Sincerely, CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW .4.1111A "40 Way - Burmeister, Chairperson Parks and Recreation Commission WB/sl Page 3 Tentative Design Day Schedule November 18, 1987 8:00 a.m. Arrival of Leathers at Pinewood, 5500 Quincy Street, Mounds View 8: 15 a.m; l Meet with Principal, P.E. teacher, committee coordinators, custodian to select site, review day's schedule, discuss playground content and measure site. *9: 15 a.m. Meet with children - 2 or 3 classrooms at a time - 13 minutes with each group. *10:30 or 11 :00 a.m. Draw up rough schematic design. Set up will • be in school cafeteria so children can come to table in groups of 15. The architect will describe plans and secure additional ideas. 2:00 p.m. Meet with children's committee. 3:00 p.m. Meet with teachers and committee. 5: 15 p.m. Finish drawing of schematic design. *7:30 p.m Open meeting with parents and community representatives. There will be a slide show of creative play areas, representation of design for play area, discussion and short break for refreshments. *Moat suitable for pictures or filming -30- i