HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/2000 Agenda & Packet . MOUNDS VIEW
Parks & Recreation Commission
January 26, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall
Agenda
1. Call to order .Frank
2. Approval of minutes Frank
(Exhibit A)
3. Oath of office—New Commissioners .Terri
4. Proposed investment plan(Park dedication funds) Terri
*(Exhibit B)
5. Sunny Square Park opportunity .Terri
6. MVCC/Recreation update Terri
* Exhibit C)
7. Y Partners update Sherry
8. Long term park planning Frank/Terri
9. Other business
10. Next meeting:
* Available at meeting
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MVCC/Recreation Update
II January 25, 2000
January/February Programs
2000 1999 Difference
Preschool 31 25 +6
Preschool Tumbling 12 NA +12
Basketball (youth) 27 17 +10
Skating Lessons 16 NA +16
Homeschool PE 14 NA +14
Swimming Lessons 70 32 +38
Birthday Parties 36 NA +36
Parents Night Out 21 NA +21
Teen Nights 60 (Average) 40 (Average) +20
Family Trips 7 NA +7
Adult Dance 24 21 +3
Adult Basketball 38 (4 Teams) 26 (3 Teams) +12
• Senior Exercise 25 (Average) 14 (Average) +6
Senior Dining 15 (Average) NA +15
55 Alive 30 8 +22
TOTALS 426 183 +243
Youth Open Gym 15+/day (Average)*Open gym varies from
Adult Open Basketball 15+/day (Average) day to day. We have
Adult Open Volleyball 8+/day (Average) more kids when there is
no school and on
weekends
March/April Programs
Preschool Programs Preschool Dance
Youth Dance School Days Out Trips
Afterschool Track Swimming Lessons
Teen Nights Parents Night Out
Adult 3 on 3 Basketball League Line Dancing
Tai Chi 55 Alive Driving Courses
Youth Summer Baseball Sign Up Adult Summer Softball Sign Up
41111 Adult Fitness Basketball Tournaments
MEMO TO: Terri Blattenbauer, Program Exec.
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ROM: Steve Dazenski, Park Maintenance Foreman >. 0
City of Mounds View
DATE: January 26, 2000
SUBJECT: Park Building Replacement Recommendations
Last fall the Park Commission, the Mayor, you and myself toured the parks. During the tour, I pointed
out the deterioration of the buildings. Some examples of the deterioration include:
1. Rotting siding caused by lack of eaves.
2. Roofs need total reshingling.
3. Windows need replacement.
4. Door frames are rotted and need replacement.
5. Electrical wiring in buildings is inadequate and not up to code.
These buildings were made to be temporary classrooms with a five year life expectancy. We are now
going on twenty plus years of use. Over the past twenty years we have spent a lot of time and
oney to maintain these buildings. We have replaced the siding, windows, floors and roofs. We are
at the point where spending more money on repairs would not be the most effective use of those
maintenance funds.
My recommendation is that we forego further repairs of the buildings and put those funds towards the
replacement of the park buildings at Hillview and Groveland Parks. I estimate that we can replace
the buildings with new structures of similar size which will include restrooms for approximately
$50,000.00 each.
If you have any questions regarding my recommendations or would like me to present this proposal
to the commission, please don't hesitate to give me a call.
cc: Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works
City of Mounds View
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• Mounds View Community Center
January, 2000
Vision — 2000
Facility/Program Enhancement
The following is information based on goals set for the year 2000 at the Mounds View
Community Center. The information includes adding a Fitness concept to the MVCC
which will add value, as well as a wellness component to the quality of life for Mounds
View residents.
Preliminary information includes:
The addition of 2 treadmills @ approximately$5,000 each.
" " 2 Elyptical crosstrainers @ approximately $3,600 each
Two benches @ approximately$350 each.
Additional weights @ approximately$500.
Signage - $150
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Appropriate flooring (optional): $750
"Ball park"estimate: $19,300
Program goals
• Outreach programs—Continue efforts with schools,New Brighton, The Theatre, for
new development.
• Teens—Establish a teen leadership group to help plan teen events, do fundraisers, and
facilitate peer leadership groups.
• Good management! —Manage what we have, continue to evaluate, and add new when
merited.
• Fitness—This addition will truly enhance our offerings, especially with the new
showers. Marketing this new concept is in the works.
• Aquatics—Program quality needs to be upgraded. Staff recruitment and retention
will be a large part of this plan.
• Financial assistance—We will be looking at ways to effectively communicate this
offering through Y Partners. NO ONE is denied access because of the inability to pay
full fees.
• We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
• Mounds View Parks & Recreation
January, 2000
Park planning ideas:
Remove at least 2 grills at groveland
Repair fence at Hillview (Spring 2000)
Basketball court at Oakwood
More lighting at parks to help control vandalism
• Replace park buildings
Replace hockey boards at Hillview(Budgeted for 2000)
Remove bank boards at Groveland
Add park benches and swings at Silverview
Landscape & repair of ramp at Random
Playground equipment at Woodcrest
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Mounds View
Parks & Recreation Commission
January, 2000
Proposed Investment Plan—Park Dedication Funds
1999 Expenditures:
VB Court lighting $7,390
Pathway, Silver Lake Road $12,300
• Drinking fountain updating $8,000
Silverview Trail $49,000
• Disc golf replacements $2,100
• Baseball backstop net $1,315
• Outdoor basketball courts $9,000
TOTAL $89,105
• Not paid
Total 1999 Park dedication fund $227,000
Expenditures $89,105
Remaining total: $137,895
It is the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Department/YMCA to invest this
amount and utilize an approximate interest payback of 5% ($7,000 annually).
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MOUNDS VIEW
• Parks & Recreation Commission
January 26, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
Commissioners present: Sherry Gunn, Stan McDonald,Rich Sonterre, Mike
Szczepanski, Tony Zuk, Dave Long, Theresa Lexcen, and Dawn Little.
Commissioners absent: Frank Silvis
Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA)
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the October 27 meeting by Tony,
seconded by Stan. Motion carries.
Two new Commissioners were present and sworn in. Mike Szczepanski, a 19 year
resident of Mounds View. Has had many years coaching and is interested in athletic
programs. Tony Zuk, has lived in Mounds View for 8 years. Also has an interest in
youth, and sports in the community. In his free time he is a baseball umpire and/or a
• hockey referee. Welcome to Mike and Tony!
At the October meeting, Bruce Kessel, Mounds View Finance Director shared
information with the Commission regarding the Park Dedication fund status. He
informed them that there is little if any, land left to develop in Mounds View and that the
Commission should consider investing all or a portion of the existing funds. The total
before any expenditures was $227,000. A proposed plan was given to the
Commissioners in January with all 1999 expenditures ($89,105) and a remaining total in
the fund($137,895). A recommendation by the Parks and Recreation
Department/YMCA was made to invest the remaining amount and utilize an approximate
interest payback of 5% ($7,000 annually). No formal motion was made. There was
discussion later in the agenda that may impact the remaining amount.
Staff updated the Commission on the Sunny Square park opportunity with New Brighton.
It was decided that the summer playground program would include this park beginning
summer 2000. This is a perceived value to Mounds View residents living in that part of
the community. All logistics will be worked out with the New Brighton Parks and
Recreation Department. A focus group of past participants will hopefully confirm this
concept. Rich indicated that a point of note would be that, in the future, if we are
involved in park planning that an addition of more activities for younger youth should be
considered.
• Winter program information was presented to Commission. The variance of participants
from last year is+243. This is a significant increase, due primarily to program quality,
Sherry updated the Commission on the Y Partners campaign. At this point we were at
$9,490 of our$10,000 goal. She thanked everyone for their generosity and commitment
to kids and families in our community.
In other business, Stan mentioned some concern by the Silver Lake Woods housing
community that they were disappointed in the arrangement with the banquet center
having to be catered. Other commissioners made others aware that this is managed by
another entity. Stan asked Council member Thomason to look into the contract
arrangement and communicate back to the Commission. Rich mentioned an idea of ice
skating on Silverview pond. This would be a quality of ice, issue as well as thickness.
Staff will talk with the parks department on the feasibility of this.
Dave Long made a motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Seconded by Rich Sonterre. Motion
carries.
Next meeting: February 23, 2000, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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Mounds View
• Parks & Recreation Commission
January, 2000
Purpose: Advising the council on the operation of the public recreation, parks, and
playgrounds.
Terms: 3 year staggered terms, expiring December 31 of each year.
Removal from office: An appointed member may be removed from office for
nonattendance. The Commission member must attend 9 regularly scheduled meetings
per year.
Meetings: Twelve times per year.
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405.07: POWERS AND DUTIES: In order to carry on the recreation
provided herein, the Commission shall:
Subd. 1. Operation of City Parks and Playgrounds: Under the direction of the City
Council, advise City staff to operate a program of public recreation and
playgrounds upon property which is owned or otherwise made available to
the Municipality for such public recreation purpose.
Subd. 2. Lease and Acquisition of Property:
• a. Recommend to the Council the leasing or acquisition of real or personal
property for public recreational use as it deems desirable but shall not have
the authority to acquire land or construct buildings in its own name. Any
equipment or recreational facilities shall belong to the Municipality.
b. Advise the Council of leasing real or personal property or both for public
recreation use for periods of not longer than one (1) year.
Subd. 3. Maintenance and Care of Public Recreation Property: Maintain and care
for all property which it has acquired or which has been assigned to it for
public recreation purposes.
Subd. 4. Inventories of Services: Make periodic inventories of recreation and park
services which exist or may be needed and to interpret the needs of the
public to the Council.
Subd. 5. Cooperation with Other Agencies: Cooperate with other park and
recreation departments, schools and private agencies for establishment of a
joint powers agreement to provide parks and recreation services to the City
residents.
Subd. 6. Policies and Functions of Department: Interpret the policies and functions
of the Park and Recreation Department to the public.
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Subd. 7. Capital Improvement Plans and Budgets: Advise the Council and
administrator in the preparation of the annual budget and long range capital
• improvement programs.
405.07 405.09
Subd. 8. Rules and Regulations: Formulate and prescribe reasonable rules and
regulations for the use of the general public of any facilities in any park area.
Subd. 9. Construction of Improvements: Advise the Council on constructing
roadways, paths, buildings, fountains, docks, boat houses, bath houses,
refreshment booths, amusement halls, pavilions and other necessary
structures and improvements in parks. The Commission may advise the
Council on making contracts and leases for the construction and operation
of these facilities for terms not exceeding ten (10) years. Every such
contract and lease shall provide that the structure shall be operated for the
public use and convenience, and that the charges shall be reasonable, and
it shall reserve to the Commission power to prescribe reasonable rules and
regulations, from time to time, for the conduct of the privilege.
Subd. 10. Communication: Communicate regularly with the City Council and
• Planning and Zoning Commission through joint meetings and meeting
minutes.
Subd. 11. Athletic Awareness: Be aware of the role and services provided by
athletic organizations within the community.
Subd. 12. Sanitation and Reforestation Programs: Advise the City Council
regarding sanitation and reforestation programs within the City.
Subd. 13. Other Duties: Do whatever other acts are reasonable, necessary and
proper to carry out its prescribed powers and functions as set forth herein.
(1988 Code §34.09)
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MOUNDS VIEW Exhibit A
• Parks and Recreation Commission
October 27, 1999, 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
Commissioners present: Sherry Gunn, Gary Stevenson, Rich Sonterre, Theresa Lexcen,
Stan McDonald, Frank Silvis, and Council liason, Mayor Dan Coughlin.
Commissioners absent: Mary Benz,Dave Long and Dawn Little.
Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA)
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the August 25, and September 22,by
Gary, seconded by Stan. Motion carries.
Bob Cunningham from TOLD Development proposed an idea to the Commission
regarding the property south of the community center. An offer has been made to the
City to purchase the remnant piece of property. Mr. Cunningham asked the Commission
to consider a land swap. The development would possibly hold a Walgreens, clinic or a
restaurant. The swap would entail over 7 acres. There was much discussion on adding
competition to an existing, similar local business. The consensus was to proceed with a
• land swap with the hopes that the design of the building would be aesthetically appealing
and somewhat match the neighborhood look. Also,the Commission would like
Walgreens to consider contributing to the development of the swapped land and to help
provide a source of usable space for the community.
Bruce Kessel, City of Mounds View Finance Director, talked with the Commission about
investment ideas for a portion of the Park Dedication fund. This is critical due to the fact
that there will not be any incoming revenue to support this account. The land in Mounds
View to be developed has been developed. An amount to be set aside will be determined
by the commission. There is approximately $200,000 available for investment. With a
return of about 5 V2 %,this would generate nearly $11,000 a year from interest. The next
step for the Commission will be to formulate a policy for Bruce.
An update of August items include:
• Silverview residents were given guidelines to proceed with some clean up
around the pond area. The water lillie issue is still unresolved.
• Projected date of completion of the Community Center locker rooms is
February 1, 2000.
• There is one set of park bleachers the Commission needs to decide where it is
to be placed.
• Parts are ordered for the fountain updating,however the job will wait until
next spring.
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• A comprehensive plan is being developed in regards to the compost site.
• Once the plan is adopted, facilitators will meet with interested groups.
Funding is included as part of the plan. This will take place in approximately
6 months.
• A cost estimate is being sought for the youth sports philosophy to be
displayed in the park buildings. This is by request of the Commission.
• The opportunity to work with Mounds View Manufactured Homes is still be
explored. Contacts with residents are being done for their input and
assistance.
• Fall "painting party" at Lakeside was postponed until. Spring. Improvements
are being done with a$20,000 donation from the Spring Lake Park Lions.
Establishing a Silverview Pond committee was discussed. There was some discussion on
how important it is to have the citizens involved in projects such as the clean up. Stan
invited Commissioners to attend the next Association meeting of Silverview pond area
residents to discuss pond issues. Staff will connect to get date and time to communicate
to Board.
Staff wanted to prompt discussion regarding the visit to the parks in September. A list of
suggestions and/or conversations noted from the trip was looked at in the September
minutes. There was little discussion, however,the group was informed that these issues
may be a part of the long term park plan that will be talked about at the
November/December meeting.
• Staff mentioned an opportunity brought forward by the New Brighton parks and
Recreation Department. The thought is that there be a collaborative effort between
Mounds View and New Brighton with Sunny Square Park. The cooperative could
include programming, and possibly other arenas as well. Staff will contact New
Brighton, let them know of the interest, and proceed from there. One concern that came
from the discussion is that it is not usable for all ages.
September and October programs were shared with the Commission, as well as total
number of participants. A list of upcoming programs was also available. Some new
highlights are: Youth basketball jamborees, Family nights/Parent's night out, Holiday
session of swimming lessons and efforts to get kids to the Community center after school.
In other business, Commissioner Sherry Gunn, and also 2000 Y Partners Campaign Chair
spoke to the group regarding the campaign and also handed out pledge cards to each of
them. The group was asked to return the cards with their pledge as soon as possible.
Stan made a motion to adjourn meeting at 8:55,with a second to the motion by Sherry.
Motion carries.
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DATE: January 21, 2000
TO: MV Parks and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Terri Blattenbauer
YMCA Program Executive
RE: Athletic Facility Need Analysis
I am only sending new copies to new Commissioners. The rest of you
received this packet in the last mailing. If you have misplaced it or need a
new copy, please call me to have one sent. I didn't want to duplicate if not
needed. We will still discuss this analysis as part of the long term planning,
so please bring it with you to the meeting on Wednesday.
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Thank you, see you Wednesday at 6:30!
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Athletic Facility Needs Analysis
Prepared for:
Mounds View School District
and the cities of:
Arden Hills,
Mounds View,
New Brighton, and
Shoreview, Minnesota.
October, 1997
By:
Ingraham & Voss Inc.
• Park and Recreation Planning
• Land Use Planning
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• Landscape Architecture
• City Planning
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7373 West 147th Street, Suite 140
• Apple Valley,MN 55124 `
Ph.(612)431-4401 FAX 431-4602
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Athletic Facility Needs Analysis
Mounds View School District
Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, and Shoreview
Table of Contents
Introduction and Study Description 2
Summary of Major Findings and Major Recommendations 3
District and City Recommendations 4
Demographic Forecasts 5
• Athletic Facility Inventory 6
Athletic Facility Map 9
Needs Analysis 10
Level of Service Comparison and Standards
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Athletic Participation and Sport Specific Needs 15
Major Findings 16
Study Area Recommendations 17
Study Participants 19
Tables and Figures
Athletic Facility Inventory Table 1
Athletic Facility Map Figure 1
Facility Use Summary and Forecast Table 2
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Introduction
Athletic facilities (ball fields, gymnasiums, etc.) for public recreation are a fundamental service
provided in a cooperative manner by local government and school districts. Concerns have
been raised by many citizens within the Mounds View School District area(primarily Arden
Hills, Mounds View,New Brighton, and Shoreview ) that the supply and availability of certain
athletic facilities is inadequate. City and School District staff wanted to determine the
adequacy of the facilities and what actions are needed if inadequacies exist.
This study follows the preparation of April, 1997 District 621 Facility Analysis by Wold
Architects. That study examined school facilities including school athletic facilities, but the
adequacy of athletic facilities was limited to meeting school physical education and school
competitive sports needs. That study recommended a number of athletic facility improvements
and additions. This study builds upon the Wold study by examining broader school needs
(including intramural and community education) and community recreation needs and city
facilities.
• This study is designed to answer the following question:
Are athletic facilities located within the Mounds View School District
adequate to meet current and future community and school needs?
The study components are:
1. An inventory of existing public athletic facilities (city and school fields, gyms, pools etc.)
within Mounds View School District boundaries (Cities of Arden Dills, Mounds View,
New Brighton, and Shoreview and portions of North Oaks, Roseville and Vadnais
Heights). See study area map - Figure 1.
2. An evaluation of the existing and future use of these facilities.
3. An analysis of the adequacy of athletic facilities to meet future needs.
4. Recommendations regarding facility management, expansion and additions to meet the
forecast demand.
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Major Findings and Recommendations
Population growth will not be a significant factor within the District. Therefore, city and
School District actions should be the focused on meeting existing facility deficiencies.
While most athletic facilities within the District area are adequate to meet existing and future
demand, the following additions and improvements are needed to correct existing shortfalls:
• Additional Gym Space is Needed
The most serious shortfall is a lack of sufficient gym space for adult and
youth sports. A minimum of two indoor community recreation facilities are
needed with a at least six full size gym courts.
• A Sport Tournament Facility is Needed
• The study area has no park capable of hosting a local, regional or state
sports tournament. A sports complex park is needed with a capacity of
eight to twelve fields for soccer, softball and youth baseball.
• Seven Additional Soccer Fields are Needed
Youth soccer is the fastest growing participation sport in the country and in
the study area. More soccer fields are needed to allow full participation, to
minimize conflicts arising from shared use fields and to prevent over-use of
existing fields. At least seven additional youth soccer fields should be
constructed within the District area.
• Additional Youth Baseball and Fast Pitch Softball Fields are Needed.
The study area has a shortage of medium size baseball and softball fields
(200'-250' outfield dimensions). These fields would serve the needs of
youth baseball players ages 10-16 and fast pitch softball players. Three to
five additional fields are needed. •
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District and City Facility Recommendations
Mounds View School District -
• Pursue construction of District-City shared use gyms at middle or high schools.
• Establish an athletic field maintenance and renovation schedule and budget.
• Increase the number of irrigated fields at middle schools and high schools.
• Evaluate the feasibility of building an competitive aquatics center or converting an existing pool to
better serve competitive aquatics.
• Evaluate the need for an additional medium sized slow pitch softball field.
Arden Hills -
• Pursue construction of District-City, City-private sector, and/or four city shared use gym facility.
• Begin evaluation and planning for a four city shared-use tournament sports complex containing
8-12 fields (baseball, softball and soccer). Evaluate use of a portion of the Arsenal site for the
sports complex.
• Add at least one additional full-sized soccer field and one small soccer field.
Mounds View-
• • Pursue construction of District-City,
City, City-private sector, and/or four city shared use gym facility.
• Begin evaluation and planning for a four city shared-use tournament sports complex containing 8-
12 fields (baseball, softball and soccer).
• Evaluate the need for a medium size (200'-250')youth baseball or fast pitch softball field.
New Brighton -
• Pursue construction of District-City, City-private sector, and/or four city shared use gym facility.
• Begin evaluation and planning for a four city shared-use tournament sports complex containing 8-
12 fields (baseball, softball and soccer).
• Add one to two full size soccer fields and one small soccer field.
• Develop a large(+290')baseball field.
Shoreview -
• Pursue construction of District-City, City-private sector and/or four city shared use gym facilities.
• Begin evaluation and planning for a four city shared-use tournament sports complex containing 8-
12 fields (baseball, softball and soccer). Evaluate use of a portion of the University of Minnesota
land for the sports complex.
• Add 3-5 medium sized youth baseball/fast pitch softball fields.
• • Add 3-4 small soccer fields.
• Evaluate the need to add an additional football field or create a joint use footbalUsoccer field if
football demand is sufficient.
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III Demographic Trends/Forecasts
The population within the District is forecast to increase from an estimate of 78,719 in 1996 to
85,825 in 2010. This represents a modest growth rate of approximately of(0.5%) one half
percent (about 500 new residents) per year. School age population is forecast to remain stable
for the next five years with minor increases and decreases among certain age segments.
• The number of youth in grades K-5 will decline(-12%)between 1997-2002.
• The number of youth in grades 6-8 will decline slightly(-4%) between 1997-2002.
• The number of youth in grades 9-12 will increase(+8%)between 1997 and 2002.
• The number of youth age 6-18 (prime youth sports participants)is forecast to remain stable
between 1997 and 2002.
• The number of adults ages 19 -40 (prime adult sports participants) is forecast to be stable between
1997,and 2002.
• The number of adults ages 55 -75 (active seniors)will increase between 1997 and 2002 and will
continue to increase for the next 25 years.
Metropolitan Council Population Estimate and Forecasts
1996 2000 2005 2010 Annual Rate
Arden Hills 9,678 9,700 10,150 10,600 0.6%
• Mounds View 12,789 12,500 12,400 12,300 (-0.2%)
New Brighton 22,584 23,500 23,750 24,000 0.4%
North Oaks(621) 3,300 3,400 3,450 3,500 0.4%
Roseville (621) 3,C00 3,100 3,300 3,500 1.1%
Shoreview 26,118 28,500* 29,500* 30,500* 1.2%
Vadnais Hgts. (621) 1.250 1.300 1,375 1.425 1.0%
Total 78,719 82,000 83,925 85,825 0.6%
*City of Shoreview is 95%developed and City staff feel the Met Council forecast is too high,
but they have not yet prepared their own population forecast.
Given the modest growth forecast and the highly developed nature of the district (less than 5%
vacant developable land remains) the overall demand on athletic facilities will not be
significantly effected by the modest increase in population. Most of the population growth is
forecast to occur in Shoreview.
The biggest population growth segments will be active seniors, who will increase demand for
facilities such as indoor and outdoor walking areas and day-time gym space. The athletic
facility needs should focus on meeting the current shortfall in facilities for youth and adults and
on the expanding senior citizen needs.
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Table 1
Athletic Facility Inventory
Baseball & Slow Pitch Softball Soccer Fields
Large Medium Small Fast Pitch Large Small Football Outdoor Community School Gym Swimming Tennis
Park/School (290'+) (200'-285') (under 200') Softball (300'+) (under 300') Fields Hockey Gym Courts Courts Pools Courts
School District 621
Bel Air Elementary 12 sm
Chippewa Middle 3 1*/1 1 f&s 3 Ig 1 - 25m. (6; 5
Edgewood Middle 2 2 1 f& s 1 f&s 2 sm or 1 Ig 1 -25m. (5) 3
Highview Middle 1 1 1 f&s 1 2 Ig 1 - 25m. (5) 4
Island Lake Elementary 2 2 sm
Irondale High 1* 2 1 2 f&s 1 1 sm, 2 Ig 1 - 25m.(5) 8
Mounds View High 1* 2 __ 1* 1 'Ism, 2 Ig 8
Pike Lake Elementary2 1 sm
Pinewood Elementary 1 1 2 sm
Snail Lake Elementary. 2 2 sm
Sunnyside Elementary _ 4 _ _ _ 2 sm
Turtle Lake Elementary 2 4 sm or 2 Ig
Valentine Hills Elementary 2 2 sm
School District Total 2 4 26 1 4 3 5 0 - 17 sm 11 Ig 4 28
Arden Hills (9,700 pop.)
Arden Manor 1
Arden Oaks 1
Cummings 1* , * 1
Floral 1 --- -- __ __ 2
Freeway • - — - 1
1
Hazelnut 1 1* - - - - 1 1
Perry 3 1* 1
Royal Hills
Valentine 1 1
Arden Hills Total 3 1 6 1 0 3 0 4 0 - 0 5
a.
110 0 4111
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Baseball & Slow Pitch Softball _ Soccer Fields
Large Medium Small Fast Pitch Large Small Football Outdoor Community School Gym Swimming Tennis
Park/School (290'+) (200'-285') (under 200') Softball (300'+) (under 300') Fields Hockey Gym Courts Courts Pools Courts
Roseville (621 portion)
Autumn Grove 2 1 2
Langton Lake 3 _ 1
Oasis 1 1
Sandcastle 1 1 1
Roseville Total 2 1 4 0 0 1 0 3 0 - 0 3
Shoreview (26,200 pop.)
Bobby Theisen —�-- —-- ------- --- — -- * 1 — 4
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Bucher 2* - 1* -- — -- 1 2
McCullough 2* 1* 1 2
Shamrock 2 1 1 2
Shoreview Commons 2 1* 1 2
Shoreview Community Center 1 Ig 1 Rec
Sitzer — 2* — -- 1 ,
Wilson — 2* — — _ 2
2
Shoreview Total 8 0 2 2 4 1 0 6 1 Ig - 1 16
STUDY AREA TOTAL 21 10 53 4 13 14 6 21 2 Ig 17 sm 11 Ig 5 68
Shortages (6-10) (6) (6)
NRPA minimum rec. (pop) 16 16 32 - 8 - 4 - 8 - 4 40
NRPA Service Area min rec. 28 28 56 - 14 - - - - - 56
S. Metro Average (pop.) 18 24 39 - 11 20 8 - 8 - . - 50
NRPA minimum rec. (pop) 1/5,000 1/5,000 1/2,500 - 1/10,000 - 1/20.000 -
-- ---- - - 1/20.000 1/2,000
NRPA min. rec. area (sq. mi.) 1 1 1/2 3 - 1/2
S. Metro Average (pop.) 1/4,400 1/3,350 1/2,050 - 1/7,500 1/4,000 _1/10,000 - 1/10,000 - - 1/1,600
Legend
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* dedicated field . All other fields are shared use fields Full size soccer field is larger than 200'x 300' and is usable by high school and adult players
(f&s) = shared field - football &soccer 25m = 25 meter pool
Ig. = large gym + 4,000 square feet suitable for adult use (5) = #of pool lanes IIMIMMII
sm. = Small gym < 4,000 square feet rec. = recreational pool
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Baseball & Slow Pitch Softball Soccer Fields
Large Medium Small Fast Pitch Large Small Football Outdoor Community School Gym Swimming Tennis
Park/School (290'+) (200'-285') (under 200') Softball (300'+) (under 300') Fields Hockey Gym Courts Courts Pools Courts
Mounds View (12,800 pop.)
City Hall 1 1
Greenfield
2
Groveland 1 2
Hillview 1 1
Lakeside —=
Lambert 1 1
Oakwood 1
Silver View
Mounds View Total 0 0 3 0 2 0 - 0 4
New Brighton (22,600 pop.) =
Driftwood
Family Service Center 1 Ig
Freedom 1 1 2
Hansen — - —`_—__ 2 2
Hidden Oaks IIMM1 2
i Innsbruck —= 1*
'Meadow Wood 1*
Sunny Square 1
`Totem Pole * 1 1
Vermont 1
Veterans
New Brighton Total 1 5 0 1 2 1 6 1 Ig - 0 7
North Oaks (private facil.) •
Southpoint (planned) (3) (1)
Western Recreation 2 2 1
North Oaks Total 0 0 5 0 3 1 0 0 0 - 0 5
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• Needs Analysis
Athletic Association and Recreation Activities Use and Forecasts
In May, 1997 the athletic associations and city recreation staff serving Arden Hills, Mounds
View, New Brighton, and Shoreview were asked to provide data about their current facility
use, participation and forecast growth, future facility needs and general comments regarding
facility adequacy and facility recommendations. That information is summarized in Table 2
and in the following text.
The Athletic Associations rely largely on school district facilities for gym space and use a mix
of school and city fields for outdoor sports. All the associations that use school gym space
expressed a strong need for additional gym space as school sponsored use and competition
among the associations was limiting their gym time and preventing young people from
participating in certain sports. The association information and comments highlighted the need
for additional gym space, soccer fields, additional lighted ball fields, tournament facilities and a
competitive aquatics facility.
The city park and recreation departments offer public recreation programs for all age groups.
Due to the intensive use of School District facilities by school groups, most public recreation
programs are held at city athletic facilities. All city recreation staff expressed a concern over
• lack of facilities and said public demand exceeds their ability to provide programs due to a lack
of athletic facilities. Specifically, the city recreation departments felt a need for additional
gymnasium space for adult and youth basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and fitness classes.
They also expressed a need for additional soccer fields, fast pitch softball fields, and additional
pool time.
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Table 2
Facility Use Summary and Forecast
Sportl Age Existing(1996-97) Growth Adequacy of Desired
Organization group participation trend facilities improvements
Baseball
City Recreation Programs 5- 12 800-900 Stable
Irondale Baseball 7-18 400-500 Stable Small fields are adequate. Need 75' & 90' base path
fields for older youth.
Little Lakes Little League 7-12 1235-1350
Shoreview Babe Ruth 13-18 385-420
Basketball
City Recreation Programs 7-adult 400 participation limited by availability of gym space
Irondale Basketball 3-8 grade 450-500 Slight Increase Lack of gym space/time
Mounds View Basketball 3-8 grade 850-875 Slight Increase Lack of gym space/time
Football
City Recreation Programs 8-adult 200-250 some cities are limited by field availability
N. Metro Jr. Football 8-13 1000-1100
Gymnastics
City Recreation Programs 4-12 1,625 participation limited by gym time and equipment space
Hockey
Irondale Hockey 5-18 225 Will start using Blaine Ice Arena in 1998
Mounds View Hockey 5-18 668 Will start using Blaine Ice Arena in 1998
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Sport) Age Existing(1996-97) Growth Adequacy of Desired Comments
Association group participation trend facilities improvements
Soccer
City Recreation Programs 6-adult 925 Increasing field availability limits program offerings
Mounds View/N.Brighton 600-650 Increasing #of soccer fields is inadequate, no indoor space avail.
N. Suburban Soccer 8-18 1700 Participation limited Need more smaller fields (U8, U10). Field quality
due to limited fields diminishing. Build soccer field complex.
Softball
City Recreation Programs 9-adult 5,000_ youth increasing, adult stable to slightly decreasing
Irondale Fast Pitch 8-18 90 Slight Increase Need practice fields. "New"field at Irondale should help for
games
Mounds View Softball 8-18 225 Slight Increase Need two additional practice fields and off-season gym space
Swimming
.-, City Recreation Programs 5,330 Lessons and Open Swim Limited by pool availability
N
Mounds View Swim Club 5-18 220 Stable Lack of pool time Study feasibility of aquatic center with 8 lane
pool and dive well and competition facilities
N. Shores Masters 19+ 20
Tennis
Northeast Tennis 8+ 300 Court repair needed Add lighting
Volleyball
City Recreation Programs adults 700 Demand increasing. Participation limited and leagues cut due to lack of gyms.
Knights Volleyball 60
Mounds View Volley Ball Club 72 Increasing„ but limited by gym availability Add gym space
Wrestling
Mustang Wrestling 7-18 200
• Athletic Association and Recreation Activities Comments
Gym space limits enrollment and participation. (basketball, exercise classes, gymnastics, open
gym time and volleyball).
Swimming pool space/time limits participation. Need competitive pool facility to meet
community needs. More pool time is needed for public aquatic use -exercise classes and
open swim time.
Indoor practice space is needed during off-season. (softball and soccer)
Field conditions are deteriorating due to overuse. Field shortage requires scheduling for
constant practices and games. (soccer) Downtime is needed during the growing season for
field renovation.
Desire for sport specific and size/age specific fields. (baseball, softball, soccer)
Lack of smaller(U8 & U10) soccer fields limits participation
Additionalhill-sized soccer fields are needed for older youth and adult use.
• Tennis courts need resurfacing. Need to keep skateboards, skaters and bikes off the courts.
Add court g
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Additional lighting of fields is needed. (all outdoor sports)
Need for additional practice fields. (baseball and softball)
Groups of 3-4 fields are needed for tournament. (soccer).
Need for "real"bathrooms and drinking water at fields
Add concessions for association fundraising use.
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• Comparison to National and Local Recreation Standards
The 1987 National Recreation and Park Association Park and Open Space Standards and
Guidelines provide guidelines for minimum numbers of athletic facilities to serve a given
population or geographic area. Also, local recreation standards are used where there are no
national standards. The local standards are based on a 1996 study of seven Twin City area
suburbs. The numbers listed below are the minimum recommended number of fields for the
study area(District) existing population of 80,000 people and for the 32 square mile residential
portion of the study area. These are rough guidelines and do not reflect specific local needs,
but they are instructive to obtain a snapshot view of facility supply. As such, the comparisons
of study area supply to NRPA minimum standards and the metro area averages is presented
below. The standards do not reflect recent use trends, such as increased soccer participation,
or local needs, such as increased indoor facility needs during Minnesota winters.
Minimum NRPA Minimum
Study Area Recommended Recommended
Supply per Population per Service Area Shortages
BasebalUSoftball Fields
Small (under 200') 53 32-39 56
• Medium(200-285') 10 16-24 28 (6-10 fields)
Large (290'+) 21 16-18 28
Fast Pitch Softball 4 no standard no standard
Football Fields 6 4 - 8 no standard
Indoor Community
Gym Courts 2 8 no standard (6 courts)
Soccer Fields
Small (under 300') 14 20 no standard (6 fields)
Large (300'+) 13 8 - 11 14
Swimming Pools 5 4 no standard
Tennis Courts 68 40 - 50 56
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• Athletic Participation and Specific Sport Needs
Increased participation in girls athletics. Girls athletics has grown by leaps and bounds in the
1990's. The result has been a more equitable availability of extracurricular and community choices, but
the supply of facilities has not been increased to meet this new demand.
Increased participation in basketball and volleyball. The popularity of basketball, and to a lesser
extent volleyball, is at an all time high,nationally and locally. The number of youth and adult
basketball players continues to rise. The New Brighton and Shoreview Community Center gyms are
packed for pick-up basketball and volleyball. No gym time is available for scheduled league play in
these facilities.
Increased participation in gymnastics. More and more children are participating in gymnastics and
are starting at younger ages. Due to this increased demand and the need for specialized equipment and
facility set up gym space and time for gymnastics is very limited and does not meet current demand.
Unmet adult basketball and volleyball demand. Due to the lack of adult size facilities,the number of
adults than are able to participate in indoor league sports within the study area is much less that the
average participation rate in similar size communities. This lack of participation is due to the lack of
adequate facilities.
Increases in soccer participation. Soccer participation continuesto increase and the lack of fields is
causing over-use and damage to popular facilities. Soccer participation is limited by the field supply
and almost all opportunities for multiple use fields (i.e. use of a softball outfield for a youth soccer
practice area) are in place. Youth soccer participation grew 75%in the Iast 10 years and is forecast to
continue to grow at 5-10%per year.
Increased school use of school facilities. After-school use of School District gymnasiums continues to
increase and limits youth and adult participation in indoor sports. There are only six full size gym
facilities (11 courts)within the School District. These courts are in constant use during weekdays and
on many weekends for athletic and non-athletic uses (concerts, meetings events etc.).
Increased demand for practice time. Many sports participants are playing,training and practicing
year-round for a sport that is seasonal. The demand for indoor practice space by school and non-school
groups limits gym availability.
Lack of a competitive swimming and diving facility. While the number of pools is generally adequate
for community demand,the study area lacks an aquatic facility to accommodate competitive swimming.
Swimming participation is stable and is limited by available pool time. Due to the high cost of a new or
remodeled aquatics facility a study is recommended to determine the feasibility of a regional or multi-
community facility. •
Increased demand for sport specific facilities. Participation in many sports is becoming more
sophisticated and requires specific facilities such as; various size fields for youth soccer and youth
• baseball, equipment storage areas for gymnastics,volleyball, floor hockey, etc.,practice fields and
equipment such as bating cages,pitching machines etc.
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• Major Findings
Based on analysis of athletic facility use, current supply of facilities, athletic association
participation forecasts, local and national facility guidelines and demographic and sports trends,
the following are major findings of the study.
Athletic facilities within the District area are generally adequate to meet existing and
future demand, with the following notable exceptions:
Additional Gym Space is Needed
There is a lack of indoor gym space for youth and adult community use. The demand
for gym space greatly exceeds current supply. School use dominates the existing
school gyms and school demand is increasing as more girls participate in sports and
multi-sport participation increases. Gyms at the two community centers (New
Brighton and Shoreview) are at capacity for pick up games and are not available for
organized youth or adult use.
Demand for gym space will continue to grow, increasing the gap between supply and
demand. The greatest deficiencies occur at the community and youth sports level.
Adequate space is not available for adult recreation use (primarily
organized (P Y
volleyball and basketball leagues) or for youth sports(basketball, volleyball and
• gymnastics, practice and games). Based on a desire to have a minimum of one full size
gym court per 10,000 people there should be at least six additional full-size gym courts
constructed in the study area for community use. These could be built in conjunction
with school facilities, if the gyms are guaranteed to be available for community use
during non-school hours (similar to the City of Shoreview's use of one of the Turtle
Lake School gyms).
A Sport Tournament Facility is Needed
There is no facility capable of hosting sports tournaments (primarily soccer, softball,
baseball). Tournaments play an important part in our sports culture and require a
number of fields at one location. Currently, no park in the study area has more than
three fields. A minimum five fields is needed for a local tournament and it is desirable
to have eight to twelve fields for regional , state and national tournaments. Tournament
or"Sports Complex"parks need a minimum of 40 acres of and it is desirable to have
60 - 80 acres. The only opportunities to acquire and build a facility of that size are at
the Twin City Arsenal site in Arden Hills and the University of Minnesota property in
Shoreview. Plans for a major recreation facility(perhaps incorporating the community
gyms) should be made for one or both of these locations.
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Additional Soccer Fields are Needed
•
There is a shortage of soccer fields. Soccer is the fastest growing sport in America and
within the study area. The current supply of adult full size fields barely meets the
existing need and over-use is causing turf maintenance problems. Youth fields are in
short supply. Based on local youth association use, comparisons to other Twin City
area suburbs, and growth in participation a minimum of seven additional youth soccer
fields should be constructed. Specific field sizes should be determined by association
and community input, but it appears that two Under-8, three Under-l0 and two Under-
12 fields are needed.
Additional Medium Size Softball and Baseball Fields are Needed.
Based on national standards and comparisons to other local communities, the study
area has a shortage of medium size baseball and softball fields (200'-250' outfield
dimensions). Interest in fast pitch softball and youth baseball is increasing. Three to
five additional medium sized fields are needed.
Study Area Recommendations
• Based on the analysis of existing facilities and the forecast for future needs the following
actions are recommended:
1. Construct additional gymnasiums for community and youth sports use. A minimum of two
additional community recreation facilities are recommended, containing at least three full-
size gym courts each. Since the peak demand for gym time occurs from September
through May, location at a sports complex (see #3 below), or at an existing large park will
allow for joint use of parking and a lower development cost.
2. Evaluate the potential to construct shared-use gym additions at high schools and/or middle
schools. Shared use and funding between school and cities to be modeled after use of
Turtle Lake gyms, with the schools being responsible for scheduling Monday through
Friday during daytime hours and cities are responsible for evenings and weekends. Also,
evaluate the possibility of shared gym construction and use with the private sector and/or
churches.
3. Acquire land for a sports complex consisting of multiple soccer and softball fields for
tournament use. Due to the large land area required (+50 acres) the Arsenal property in
Arden Hills or the University of Minnesota property in Shoreview are the prime locations
for this type of facility (see Figure 1 for possible locations). The sports complex should
serve all of the cities and should be jointly developed and financed by all the communities in
the study area.
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• 4. Build seven additional youth soccer fields (two under-8 fields (90'x150'), three under-10
fields (150'x240'), and two under-12 fields (180'x300'). Specific field sizes should be
developed with athletic and community recreation input. These fields should be located
primarily in Shoreview with some in Arden Hills and New Brighton. Some of these fields
may be located at a sports complex (see recommendation #3 above).
5. Evaluate adding lighting to some soccer, baseball and softball fields for extended playing
hours.
6. Construct 3-5 new baseball or softball fields with 60' and 75' base paths and 200'-250'
outfields for older youth baseball and fast pitch softball use. The schools and Shoreview
have the biggest needs for these type of fields.
7. Additional fields will allow for the scheduling of some"down time" during the growing
season. Field maintenance, repairs and renovation can occur during these non-use periods
and will allow over all field quality to improve.
8. Where non-existent, establish a tennis court maintenance schedule similar to a pavement
management program. Add lighting to extend available play time at popular tennis courts.
9. Prepare a long term maintenance schedule and budget for school outdoor athletic facilities
• (baseball, football, soccer and tennis). Increase the extent of irrigation on school athletic
fields.
School District Athletic Facility Need Recommendations
(summarized from the April. 1997 Wold Architects Study)
Chippewa Middle School Add one large gym. Modify pool for diving. Add an outdoor
hockey rink.
Edgewood Middle School Add two station gym , storage area and locker rooms. Expand
pool locker room. Remodel pool to add sixth lane and to allow
for diving.
Highview Middle School Add one large gym. Modify pool to meet diving needs.
Purchase additional land to expand athletic facilities.
Irondale High School Add two station gymnasium, storage and locker rooms.. Add
practice fields for soccer and baseball and an indoor hockey rink.
Site area limits expansion. Add all-weather track, tennis court
lights and irrigation.
Mounds View High School Add two gym stations and storage areas. Expand gymnastics
• area. Add new wrestling area. Renovate fields. Add irrigation.
Size of site limits use by athletic programs.
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Study Participants
District 621 Community Education Nick Temali and Jill Stevens
City of Arden Hills Cindy Walsh
City of Mounds View Mary Saarion
City of New Brighton Maurie Anderson and Pat Tuma
City of Shoreview Gerry Haffeman and Tom Marshall
Ingraham & Voss Inc. Greg Ingraham
North Oaks Homeowners Assn. Michelle Kline
Metropolitan Council Michael Munson
The Lawrence Group Larry Charboneau
• Roseville Parks and Recreation Bob Biersheid
New Brighton Soccer Club Glen Beggin
Irondale Basketball Assoc. Joe Mirocha
Mounds View Basketball Assn. Bob Teigen
Mounds View Volley Ball Club Ginny Jarombek
Mounds View Swim Club Jack Boder
Irondale Girls Fast Pitch Assn. Rollie Schwanz
Mounds View Softball Assn. Dave Brentz
North East Tennis Assn. of Shoreview Lynn Erickson
Irondale Baseball League Rich Haworth
North Suburban Soccer Assn. Charlotte Janita
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110
DATE: January 3, 2000
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Terri Blattenbauer
YMCA Program Executive
RE: Next regular meeting
Happy New Year! My apologies for not updating you sooner on the status of our
meeting. Please reserve our regularly scheduled Wednesday in January,January 26,
6:30 pm at City Hall. I will be sending a new agenda one week prior to the meeting.
If you are new to the Commission, I would like to invite you to an orientation on
Wednesday,January 19, 5:30-7 pm at the Community Center. This will serve as an
opportunity to update you on what the Commission is currently working on, and what is
upcoming. We will discuss expectations and answer any questions you may have. Any
existing Commissioners are also welcome to attend.
Thank you for your continued commitment to Mounds View, and for helping us build
strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
MOUNDS VIEW
Parks and Recreation Commission
Terri Blattenbauer- Staff Frank Silvis—Chair
MVCC 2237 Oakwood Drive
5394 Edgewood Drive Mounds View, MN 55112
Mounds View, MN 55112 (612)784-4587 h
(612)717-4042 w (612)782-2759
Stan McDonald Sherry Gunn
2552 Moundsview Drive 8120 Red Oak Court
Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)786-6314 h (612)786-5588 h
Dave Long / Rich Sonterre
7749 Knollwood Drive 5060 Red Oak Drive
Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)784-1349 h (612)717-0416 h
Theresa Lexcen / Dawn Little
5229 Jeffery Drive NE 7658 Greenfield Avenue
Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)786-5079 h (612)785-1810 h
-Ram-Council Liason v Anthony Zuk
2626 Louisa Avenue 5671 Quincy St. #4
Mounds View, MN 55112 Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)780-8876 h (612)780-0080 h
✓ Mike Szczepanski
2385 Laport Dr.
Mounds View, MN 55112
(612)786-2179 h
(612)586-5644 w
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• Police Civil Service Commission Economic Development Commission
1. Robert Toborg (exp 2002)* 1. Greg Belting (Business-exp 2002)*
2. Rita Goldhammer (exp 2000) 2. Rosemary Goff (Resident-exp 2000)
3. (exp 2001)* 3. Sean Walther (Resident-exp 2000)
4. Julie Olsen (Resident-exp 2000)
Airport Advisory Commission 5. Tom Field (Resident —exp 2001)
6. Wendy Marty (Resident-exp 2001)
1. James Harelson (exp 2001) 7. Cindy Carlson (Business-exp 2001)
2. Sharon Croon (exp 2001)
* New appointment or reappointment due to term expiration in 12/99 or due to mid-term
resignation.
**Appointed to a two-year term in accordance with Ordinance 646.
Adopted this 13th day of December, 1999.
Attest: Mayor
• Seal: City Administrator
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• DATE: November 30, 1999
TO: MV Parks & Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Terri Blattenbauer
YMCA Program Ex utive
Just wanted to inform you of two items. First of all, I have attached a copy of an Athletic
Facility Needs Analysis. I came upon this study from the Rec. Department in New
Brighton. I hadn't seen it before, nor did I know if you had been given any results.
Anyway, I thought it may be of interest to you,but also a tool for us as we plan for the
future. Please read(if you haven't already), and we can include it in our discussion with
item#7 on the agenda.
Secondly,the Silver Lake Woods homeowners have made an invitation to the
Commission to attend their annual Christmas party. What a great stride we have made in
our community! The party is on Tuesday,December 7, 7 pm. It would be great if we
could be represented to say `thanks'. This is the group that enthusiastically volunteered
to clean up around the pond at Silverview. This group is also interested in forming a
• committee with a few residents,commissioners, and staff to discuss pond issues. You
will be notified of this meeting. Please let me know ASAP if you are able to attend the
Christmas party (612)717-4042.
Thank you, once again, for your commitment and dedication to building strong kids,
strong families and a stronger community.
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