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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/05/28 Agenda & Packet CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION • AGENDA May 28 , 1992 City Hall Chambers 6: 30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 . APPROVAL OF APRIL 23 , 1992 MINUTES 3 . CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT 4 . COUNCILPERSON'S REPORT 5. LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN > 6. 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 7. REVIEW CITY SURVEY RESULTS 8 . AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT MIDDLE SCHOOLS 9. EAGLE PROJECTS 410 10. PARK PROJECTS UPDATE 11. RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE 12 . ' ADJOURNMENT I would like to suggest that perhaps the Commission would be interested in making a visit to Silver View Park to see the new addition to the playground and the painting and lining of the. hard court surface play court. We can look at the horseshoe courts to review what the eagle project will be. Also, I would like to swing around to Lambert Park to see the new parking lot and review what will be going on this summer regarding improvements at Lambert Park. If agreeable, we could take 1/2 hour to carpool to these two parks leaving City Hall at 6: 30 p.m. S • ©177 OF . Phone: (612) 784-3055 ��p • OI Fax: (612) 784-3462 May 18, 1992 Dear Parks & Recreation Commissioners: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Thursday, May 28, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. The two main topics will be the Long Term Financial Plan and the issue regarding after school activities at the Middle Schools. I will also be giving an update on park projects which have recently been completed. I wish to thank those Commissioners who attended the last work session of the City Council. It was important that you give the Council direction and your opinions regarding recreation programming and park development and improvements. I am sure that the Councilmembers will take into consideration your opinions during the budget process. Your willingness to voice your advice is appreciated. • Again, if you are unable to attend this meeting please call and notify one of us in the office. Sincerely, --7147.=== ' ;'-'t. Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry 0 4 PRINTED WITH j�� SOY INK_ 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 u • recycled Paper , MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE • PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA April 23 , 1992 6: 30 p.m. Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6: 32 p.m. by Chairperson Burmeister. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present: Chairperson Burmeister, Commissioners Long, Silvis, Trettel, Dentz, and Starr. Councilmember Wuori was also present along with Director Saarion. MINUTES: Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Long to approve the minutes of March 26, 1992 . Motion passed, 6 ayes, 0 nayes. COUNCIL REPORT: Councilmember Wuori informed the Commission of the . Family Violence, Community Leadership Forum held Thursday, May 21, 1992 . MVCT: Commissioner Silvis reported that the positions • were filled for the choreographer, music director and lighting and stage manager. The scripts are in and a meeting of the board will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 1992 . LAKESIDE PARK UPDATE: Director Saarion reported that the beach would be open on Saturday, June 20 and close Sunday, August 2 , 1992 . Lifeguards are currently being recruited. A joint Water Carnival Day is being planned by SLP and MV summer playground programs. Activities at the park include sandlot VB, softball, picnicing, beach activity and water equipment rentals. RSCC: Director Saarion reported that the RSCC Task Force is still going strong. Meetings have continued on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. TAG: Director Saarion reviewed the draft Trailways proposal as prepared by the Trailways Advocacy Group. The group will present their proposal to the City Council at the May Work Session. Commissioners were encouraged to attend and support the TAG. It was suggested that the final proposal include a reference to the intersection III of Highway 10 / County Road H2 / and Old Highway 8. This intersection is scheduled for re- alignment in the future at which time a trailway plan can be incorporated. Staff will include this area in the final Trailways proposal. Also, the Commission requested that the trailway proposal include the trailways in the Greenfield and Silver View Parks and the easements at Pinewood School, Greenfield Park and Knoll Dr. Director Saarion will make sure that these are included in the proposal. FORESTRY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT: Director Saarion informed the Commission that the City Council had approved the preparation of an amendment to the joint powers agreement with the City of New Brighton which would reduce the cost of the contractual services without a loss in service. SUMMER PROGRAM REVIEW: Director Saarion reviewed the activities offered • for the summer. A question was asked regarding the feedback from residents with the price increase for summer activities. Staff informed the Commission that the registrations for Butterflies Are Free program were very low due to the price increase. Also, the requests for scholarship assistance has increased. Discussion from the Commission resulted in a suggestion that the Commission attend the Work Session of the City Council on May 4 to express the Commissions priority of youth programming and keeping the prices as low as possible to enable equal opportunity for participation. The Commissioners planned to attend the meeting on May 4 . ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Long to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed, 6 ayes, 0 nayes. 1993 UPDATE OF THE • LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY The goal of the Department is to develop a comprehensive and equitable service system of recreation programs for all persons of the community, park facilities, open space, trails and leisure opportunities. Major areas of service to be provided by the Department are as follows: a. Recreation Program The objective of recreation programming is to enhance the opportunity for good quality of life with the provision of leisure recreational activities offering all city residents the opportunity for participation, enjoyment, socialization and physical activity regardless of economic status, race, religion or ability. b. Park Improvements The objective of park improvements is to develop a facility replacement schedule to promote safe and functional • recreational facilities in the parks and to promote additional park recreational facilities through the development of a park improvement plan as recommended by the . Parks and Recreation Commission. c. Park Planning The objective of park planning is to provide a comprehensive system of park facilities for the enhancement of quality of life by offering parklands, trails and open spaces for leisure recreational pursuits and by providing facilities for the many diverse interests of the community in an effort to provide the entire community with options for participation in leisure recreational interests. d. Forestry The objective of the forestry program is to preserve and supplement the existing floral canopy in Mounds View and provide additional support services relative to plants, shrubbery and shade trees for the enjoyment and quality of life for all city residents. The City Survey conducted by Decision Resources, LTD has indicated that residents of the City of Mounds View have • particular interest in recreation programs and opportunities for the youth and senior citizens of the community. Since the l majority of the recreation programming tends be in youth and senior citizen programming, it is assumed that the community wishes to continue in this manner of programming. This community 411 input also indicates that subsidization of youth and adult programs is important to the equitable participation opportunities of both age groups. Therefore, the department will put every effort forth to advocate for city subsidy of youth and senior citizen programs and activities to ensure fair and equitable opportunity for participation. In order to keep participation fees to an affordable level, the subsidization of all administrative staff and office costs must be provided with city tax funds rather than user fees. The recent requests for additional programming including after- school programming in the middle schools, increased senior citizen activities, and increased support and coordination with youth athletic associations will require additional staff hours. Therefore it is an objective to increase the current 1/2 time Program Supervisor' s position to a full time position. The long term plan in park improvements is the scheduled and planned replacement of facilities as the life expectancy become complete. The short and long term plan for park facility development and planning includes the implementation of the Trailways proposal as • well as the continued work with the Golf Course development plan. The long term plan regarding forestry services is to begin with this first year of the amended joint powers agreement with the City of New Brighton for contracting forestry services. This amended agreement provides with similar services as a reduced cost. Specific objectives of 1993 in adherence to this long term financial plan includes: * Continue development plans and construction of a municipal golf course enterprise project. * Continue with the development plans and construction of a Regional Senior Community Center. * Continue to implement improvements at Silver View Park as described and scheduled in the Silver View Park Improvement Plan. * Pursue the possibilities for construction of trailways in the City of Mounds View. * Pursue grants and other funding sources for park improvements, recreation programming and forestry programs. 411 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY The goal of the Department is to develop a comprehensive and balanced system of • parks, open space, trails and leisure orientated programs for all residents of Mounds View in as economic a manner as possible. Major areas of service provided by the Department are as follows: a. Recreation Program The objective of recreation programming is to enhance the opportunity for good quality of life with the provision of leisure recreational activities offering all city residents the opportunity for participation, enjoyment, socialization and physical activity. b. Park Improvements The objective of park improvements is to develop a facility replacement schedule to promote safe and functional recreational facilities in the parks and to promote additional park recreational facilities through the development of a park improvement plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. c. Park Planning The objective of park planning is to provide a comprehensive system of park facilities for the enhancement of quality of life by offering parklands, trails and open spaces • for leisure recreational pursuits and by providing facilities for the many diverse interests of the community in an effort to provide the entire community with options for participation in leisure recreational interests. d. Forestry The objective of the forestry program is to preserve and supplement the existing floral canopy in Mounds View and provide additional support services relative to plants, shrubbery and shade trees for the enjoyment and quality of life for all city residents. The short term goal of the Department is to provide additional means of producing revenue in an effort to become as self-sustaining as possible. Ideas for increasing revenues are listed in the objectives for 1992 listed below. The department is requesting that the Athletic Supervision position become a full- time position in 1992. The addition of a full time staff member will provide increased administrative and customer services. The extension of the Athletic Supervisor position would enhance the After School program offerings as well as provide the necessary administrative personnel to cover the office during times when staff is not available in the office because of meetings, or staff is in-the-field • supervising or preparing for activities, during vacations, sick leave and other times that spreads the department thin. The cost of the full time position would be funded from the Recreation Activity Fund which is generated from activity fees. Specific objectives for 1992 are as follows: • Continue development plans for the construction of a golf course on the park land • located north of 118 on County Road J. • Continue to implement improvements at Silver View Park as described and scheduled in the Silver View Park Improvement Plan. • Study the feasibility of a concession program in an effort to augment the recreation revenue source. • With the information gained by the economic impact model, devise a strategy to market recreation and parks services. • Continue the collaboration process for the development of a joint city Senior Citizen Center. • Pursue grants and other funding sources for park development, recreation programming and forestry programs. • Consider the feasibility of a park patrol service for the security and safety of park users, for the enforcement of park rules and regulations, and as a deterrent of park vandalism. The demand for more recreation programs and activities continues to increase. Requests • for additional after school activities and pre-school programs is especially evident. Family and industrial recreation programming are areas which the department has not pursued, is a vital area of programming for the community. Programming is at a limit with the current staffing level. Increasing the number of programs will require additional staff. The Department continues to provide a source of part time employment to many members of the community and hopes to continue to contribute to the economical development of the community with the enticement of an excellent park and recreation system. • • • • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 1991 LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN RECREATION --._--__ - — CARD TABLES —4 REPLACE OUTMODED EQUIPMENT 1 1240 GENERAL FUND \IEETING TABLES — 3 �,/y.� $0 REPLACE OUTMODED EQUIPMENT t 528 "�-�/I GENERAL FUND 0 LLSTORAGECARTS— 4 REPLACE OUTMODED EQUIPMENT Iwo/ 600 GENERAL FUND E TAPE PLAYERS —2 0 REPLACE OUTMODED EQUIPMENT OW IoO EATION _ GENERAL FUND 0 $1,468 $0 SO $0 $0 $9,135 PARKS CULVERT —SILVER VIEW PARK SILVER VIEW PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN $20,000 GENERAL FUND $0 SOCCER GOALS REPLACE OUTMODED EQUIPMENT tl a4l"' 4,430 GENERAL FUND 160 -P111: • PLAYGROUND EQUIP — SILVER VIEW PK EXPAND PLAYGROUND 3,000 GENERAL FUND 160 PLAYGROUND EQUIP —LAMBERT PK REPLACE OUTMODED EQUIPMENT 12,000 GENERAL FUND 160 TEEN TABLE GAMES PARK COMMISSIONERS REQUEST 4,000 GENERAL FUND 0 REPLACE MATERIAL ON BACKSTOPS REPLACE WORN MATERIAL 4,000 GENERAL FUND 0 ASPHALT PATHWAY— SILVER VW PK SILVER VIEW PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN 20,000 GENERAL FUND 750 FILL IN AMPHITHEATER —SILVER VW PK SILVER VIEW PARK 8,000 GENERAL FUND 0 IMPROVEMENT PLAN TURF SWEEPER IMPROVE EFFICIENCY 7.000 GENERAL FUND 695 BACK PACK BLOWER IMPROVE EFFICIENCY 400 GENERAL FUND 0 FURNACE/AC— RANDOM PARK REPLACE OUTMODED EQUIPMENT 3.500 GENERAL FUND 105 I TOTAL PARKS $43,330 $15,000 $8,000 $20,000 $0 $2,030 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $291,118 $244,990 $297,100 $187,700 $161,000 $30,010 PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND e .tiy��.`p�fj+ 't,-RESURFACE BASKETBALL COURTL AT SILVER VIEW PARK SILVER VIEW PARK ,.I , ,.. IMPROVEMENT PLAN C �/ $2,000 PARKIMP FUND HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE DRINKING SILVER VIEW PARK FOUNTAIN - SILVER VIEW PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN .iii,j10°{j 1'600 PARK IMP FUND 160 NETTING FOR BASEBALL FIELD SAFETY AT GREENFIELD PARK 1,000 PARK IMP FUND 0 ,f, ACIIERS FOR VARIOUS BALLFIELDS REPLACE OUTMODED EQUIPMENT ,�n/� Ire' 8,000 !l� PARK IMP FUND 0 -_.Pr? COURSE- SILVER VW PK SILVER VIEW PARK:• , \ VVV .:-.:!.,0:::- IMPROVEMENT PLAN 8,000 PARK IMP FUND 160 • \ SILVER VIEW PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN 500 PARKIMP FUND 0 PARK IMPROVEMENT FUNDfconfInuedl DRINKING FOUNTAIN - OAKWOOD PK IMPROVE PARK 1,600 PARK IMP FUND 160 PAVE PARKING LOT - RANDOM PK IMPROVE PARKING 6,000 PARKIMP FUND 495 PAVE PARKING LOT -WOODCREST PK IMPROVE PARKING 6,000 PARK IMP FUND 495 REPLACE PLAYGROUND EQUIP - RANDOM REPLACE OUTMODED EQUIPMENT 11,000 PARK IMP FUND 160 PICNIC TABLES -ARDEN PARK IMPROVE PARK FACILITIES 2,000 PARK IMP FUND , 0 BENCHES - ARDEN PARK IMPROVE PARK FACILITIES 2,000 PARK IMP FUND 0 TOTAL PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND $10,600 $10,100 $12,000 $11,000 $4,000 $1,630 • . . DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. Mounds View Residential 3128 Dean Court Tax/Spending Issues Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 April, 1992 • Hello, I 'm of Decision Resources, Ltd. , a polling firm located in Minneapolis. We have been retained by the City of Mounds View to speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing our community. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. 1. Approximately how many years have TWO YEARS OR LESS 8% you lived in Mounds View? THREE TO FIVE YEARS. . . 21% SIX TO TEN YEARS 20% ELEVEN - TWENTY YEARS23% OVER TWENTY YEARS 29% 2 . As things now stand, how long in TWO YEARS OR LESS 11% the future do you expect to live THREE TO FIVE YEARS13% in Mounds View? SIX TO TEN YEARS 5% OVER TEN YEARS 12% REST OF LIFE (VOL) 34% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED25% 3 . How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT 23% life in Mounds View -- excellent, GOOD 65% good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR 9% POOR 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% 4 . What do you like MOST about living in Mounds View? NO ANSWER, 10%; LOCATION, 29%; QUIET, 17%; SCHOOLS, 7%; . PEOPLE, 6%; NEIGHBORHOOD, 8%; SMALL TOWN, 6%; SUBURBAN, 6%; PARKS, 4% ; SAFE, 4%; HOUSE-LOT, 4%. 5. What do you like LEAST about it? NO ANSWER, 28%; NOTHING, 16%; TRAFFIC, 8%; TAXES, 10%; CITY GOVERNMENT, 5%; LOCATION, 3% ; NO STORES, 5%; CITY SERVICES, 8%; CRIME, 2%; URBAN DECAY, 8%; STREETS, 3%; SCATTERED RESPONSES, 5%. 6. In general, how would you rate the EXCELLENT 4% Mounds View City Government on GOOD 51% spending of tax revenues effec- ONLY FAIR 25% tively and efficiently -- excel- POOR 7% lent, good, only fair, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 13% 7. In what areas, if any, do you feel tax money is not spent effectively and efficiently? NO ANSWER, 58%; SCHOOLS, 7% ; PARK AND REC, 9%; STREETS, 12%; OVERALL, 4% ; SENIOR CENTER, 1% ; PLOWING, 2%; SALARIES, 2% ; SCATTERED, 5%. • 1 As you may know, the State of Minnesota has been reducing state tax funds provided to cities. Because of current State • budget shortfall and the cut in the City of Mounds View's local government aid. . . . 8 . Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR 31% crease in city property taxes if OPPOSE 52% it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED16% services at their current level? 9 . Do you consider property taxes in VERY HIGH 11% Mounds View to be very high, some- SOMEWHAT HIGH 23% what high, about average, somewhat ABOUT AVERAGE 50% low, or very low in comparison SOMEWHAT LOW 4% with nearby suburban areas? VERY LOW 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 12% As you may know, property taxes are divided between the City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, and the Mounds View Public School District 621. 10. For each dollar of property taxes UNDER TEN PERCENT 11% you pay, about what percentage do 11% - 20% 33% you think goes to city government? 21% - 30% 16% 31% - 40% 4% 41% - 50% 8% OVER FIFTY PERCENT 2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 26% Let' s look at the budget problem facing the City of Mounds View from another perspective. . . . As you may be aware, the City of Mounds View recently cut its budget to bring spending in line with revenues due to cuts in state aid. I would like to ask you, in the next few questions to make the same kind of decisions. If you do not already have it by the phone, could you please get a pencil and a sheet of paper. (WAIT IF NECESSARY) I am first going to read you a list of ten categories of city services and some examples of each type. Then I will read you the number of dollars to be spent in 1992 for every one thousand dollars of total spending. Please place this number to the right of each service. (READ EACH CATEGORY AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOLLAR FIGURE) • 2 SERVICE 1991 NEW SPENDING SPENDING • 11. Police, Neighborhood Watch, the DARE Anti- Drug Program, Animal Control, and Code Enforcement. $368 $346 12 . Fire Protection and HazMat, hazardous waste materials handling. $63 $61 13 . Public Works, such as Street Maintenance, Snow Plowing, and Maintenance Garage Operations. $157 $140 14 . Engineering, Planning, Community Develop- ment, and Inspection Services. $52 $46 15. Recreation, offers and organizes programs, activities and facilities for youth, adults, and senior citizens. Coordinates community group activities and facility needs. $51 $44 16 . Park Maintenance including General Park Upkeep and Forestry Programs. $79 $67 17 . Administration, such as legal records re- tention, business licensing, Council/Com- munity relations, economic development, legis- lative liaison, and general city management • operations $52 $45 18 . City Hall Operations, including insurance for . all City property, equipment maintenance, sup- plies, janitorial services, utilities, postage, printing, and 1/2 of the cost of city news- letters. $114 $96 19. Mayor, City Council, and Advisory Commission Expenses. $10 $9 20. Finance Department, maintaining tax and revenue records and monitoring expenditures. $54 $46 $1000 $900 The total being spent now adds to $1000. Suppose that the over- all budget must be reduced to $900 -- a ten percent reduction. I would like you to make changes in the amount spent for each service so that the overall reduction can be made. You may increase as well as decrease spending in any specific category, but the final total must be $900. (ENTER EACH FIGURE IN THE SPACES) • 3 As I mentioned earlier, cuts have already been made in this year' s budget. 21. Were you aware of the budget cuts AWARE 41% already made by the Mayor and City UNAWARE 59% • Council? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% I would like to read you a short list of the major cuts already made and the amounts saved. For each, please tell me whether you strongly support that cut, somewhat support it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it. . . . StS SmS SmO StO DKR 22 . Reduction in the number of ice skating rinks from four to two, saving $8000. 00. 31% 39% 15% 10% 5% 23 . Discontinuation of the dragging and lining of city ballfields, saving $4 , 000. This activity is now paid for by the teams. 39% 39% 11% 6% 5% 24 . Elimination of the city subsidy of all summer playground pro- grams for children, saving $20, 000 annually. 10% 17% 30% 39% 4% IF "FAVOR, " ASK: 25. Would you still support this STILL FAVOR 20% cut even if the cost of the pro- NO 4% gram to the parents of children DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 3% • would increase from $15. 00 to $45. 00 because of the lost subsidy? StS SmS SmO StO DKR 26. Elimination of the Senior Pro- grams Coordinator position and all senior program subsidies, saving $7, 000. 7% 22% 35% 28% 7% 27 . Elimination of the Assistant Forester part-time position that oversaw all tree and flower planting and maintenance activities, saving $10, 800. 24% 40% 19% 11% 7% 28 . Reduction of the Building In- spector position from full-time to part-time, saving $20, 000. 32% 49% 8% 5% 6% 111 4 StS SmS SmO StO DKR 29 . Elimination of the subsidy of • community events, such as "Festival in the Park, " "Spring Clean-Up Day, " and "Fall Clean- Up Day, " saving $21, 000 annually. 18% 32% 27% 18% 5% 30. Elimination of the planting of flowers on all city property except City Hall, saving $3 , 000. 34% 40% 16% 6% 4% Moving on. . . The City has eleven parks. 31. Would you support the elimination STRONGLY SUPPORT 10% of the park in your neighborhood SUPPORT 8% if the property could be developed OPPOSE 14% into homes, thereby returning pro- STRONGLY OPPOSE 64% perty tax money to the City? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 3% (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? Another possible savings that the City could undertake would be a reduction in the frequency of the publication of its newsletter. Currently, the City Charter requires that a newsletter must be published and mailed to all residents six times per year. • 32 . Would you favor or oppose a City FAVOR 92% Charter change reducing the number OPPOSE 8% of publications to four times each DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% . year, saving $7 , 000? Cities are also looking for alternative means of raising more revenue. For many communities, alternate sources must be located to provide an acceptable standard of basic services. Otherwise, services will be cut or property taxes will be increased. Many proposals feature "user fees" -- charges made to the user of specific city and public services. For each of the following users fee programs, please tell me whether you would strongly support it, somewhat support it, somewhat oppose it, or strongly oppose it. StS SmS Sm0 StO DKR 33 . A utilities franchise fee of a maximum of four percent based on energy usage and raising electric/gas bills on average by $5. 00 to $10. 00 per month, raising approximately $250, 000 annually for General Fund use. 7% 26% 22% 41% 4% 34 . A street light usage fee costing • homeowners about $1.23 per month. 22% 33% 15% 27% 4% 5 Changing topics. . . . Many communities currently operate off-sale municipal liquor stores. The profits from these stores are generally available for underwriting the costs of most city services. 35. Would you favor or oppose the City STRONGLY FAVOR 29% of Mounds View establishing a FAVOR 26% municipal liquor store? (WAIT FOR OPPOSE 11% RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly STRONGLY OPPOSE 32% that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 3% Many cities establish what are termed "enterprise activities. " These are "for profit" activities such as a municipal golf course, wave pool, miniature golf course, and golf driving range. The profits from these activities are used first to pay off the "up front" costs, such as bond sales, purchase of the land, and construction. Then, the profits are used in the general fund for basic city service expenditures such as police, park maintenance, and street repair. Discussions have been held regarding plans to build a 9-hole executive golf course and driving range on the northeast border of Mounds View off County Road J. The land was donated to the City and can only be used for recreational and open space activi- ties; but, additional land would need to be acquired to provide for parking and office areas. • 36. Before this survey, were you aware AWARE 43% of the Golf Course proposal for UNAWARE 57% this site? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% 37 . Do you favor or oppose a golf STRONGLY FAVOR 34% course at this site? (WAIT FOR FAVOR 28% RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly OPPOSE 10% that way? STRONGLY OPPOSE 19% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 9% IF AN ANSWER IS GIVEN, ASK: 38 . Could you tell me one or two reasons for your decision? NO ANSWER, 10%; PROTECT WILDLIFE, 3%; NEEDED, 22% ; HELP ECONOMY, 21% ; NO NEED, 11% ; GOOD FOR CITY, 14%; NEED MORE INFO, 5%; NEED BETTER USE, 10%; NO INTEREST, 4%. The City can either develop the golf course itself by using public funds through the sale of revenue bonds to be repaid by the golf course profits OR enlist a private developer to con- struct and operate the golf course. The major advantage to development by the City is that within three years the golf course would be profitable and those funds could be used for • providing city services and keeping property taxes down. The 6 major disadvantage is the initial high cost of the development of the golf course. 39 . If the City were to decide a golf CITY DEVELOP/OWN 56% . course should be developed on PRIVATE DEVELOPER 21% this site, which option do you NEITHER (VOL) 14% prefer -- city development and DON'T KNOW/REFUSED10% ownership of the golf course OR development and ownership by a private developer? Changing topics. . . . Currently, Mounds View plows begin snow removal on city streets when two inches of snow has fallen. As a cost savings measure. . . 40. Would you favor or oppose relaxing STRONGLY FAVOR 36% that standard to a snow fall of FAVOR 25% four inches? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) OPPOSE 15% Do you feel strongly that way? STRONGLY OPPOSE 21% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 3% City Hall hours of operation are currently 7 AM to 5: 30 PM Monday through Thursday and 8 AM to 4 : 30 PM Friday. 41. Were you aware of the hours of AWARE 53% operation of the City Hall, prior UNAWARE 46% to this survey? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 1% • IF "AWARE, " ASK: 42 . During the past year, have YES 18% you or a member of this NO 35% household visited City Hall DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% before 8 : 00 AM or after 4 : 30 PM Monday through Thursday? IF "UNAWARE, " ASK: 43 . How likely would you or a VERY LIKELY 2% member of this household be SOMEWHAT LIKELY 5% to visit City Hall before NOT TOO LIKELY 13% 8 : 00 AM or after 4 : 30 PM on NOT AT ALL LIKELY 27% a Monday through Thursday -- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 0% very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? 44 . Would you favor or oppose a reduc- STRONGLY FAVOR 12% tion in the maintenance of city FAVOR 18% park equipment as a cost-saving OPPOSE 33% measure? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do STRONGLY OPPOSE 27% you feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED10% • IF "FAVOR, " ASK: 7 45. Would you still favor a re- STILL FAVOR 12% duction even if liability NO 16% risks increased because of DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 3% potential accidents? • 46. Would you favor or oppose a re- STRONGLY FAVOR 11% duction in the maintenance of the FAVOR 23% physical appearance of the parks OPPOSE 31% as a cost-savings measure, even if STRONGLY OPPOSE 27% the appearance of the parks DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 8% changed? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? Moving on. . . . The City of Mounds View presently operates Lakeside Park under a joint powers agreement with the City of Spring Lake Park. This body of water is the only natural water source in the community. A beach has been developed there, but staffing of lifeguards may not be possible in the future because of budget reductions. Staffing by lifeguards would cost the City approximately $3 , 000. 00. 47 . Would you favor or oppose the con- STRONGLY FAVOR 42% tinued staffing of lifeguards FAVOR 22% during the summer months at the OPPOSE 17% Lakeside Park Beach? (WAIT FOR STRONGLY OPPOSE 12% RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 7% that way? • Changing topics. . . . There has been much discussion about the re-development of the Highway 10 corridor in Mounds View. 48 . If you could choose the type of development there, what type would you most favor? NO ANSWER, 53%; OFFICE, 3%; SMALL BUSINESS, 14%; COMMER- CIAL, 4%; GROCERY, 3%; RESIDENTIAL, 3% ; RETAIL, 6%; INDUSTRIAL, 2%; PARKS, 3%; WIDEN HIGHWAY, 3%; MORE TRAFFIC LIGHTS, 3%; SCATTERED, 3%. 49. What type of development would you not want to see there? NO ANSWER, 42%; BARS, "ADULT" ENTERTAINMENT, 19%; MULTIPLE HOUSING, 5%; CAR LOTS, 4%; COMMERCIAL, 5%; SHOPPING CENTER, 4%; FAST FOOD, 2% ; GAS STATION, 1%; TRAFFIC GENERATING, 3%; SCATTERED, 2%. One proposal would convert Highway 10 into a pedestrian-oriented boulevard. More service-oriented business establishments would be sited there. The speed limit would be lowered, and bicycle and pedestrian paths added. • 8 50. Would you favor or oppose this ap- STRONGLY FAVOR 31% proach to the re-development of FAVOR 26% the Highway 10 corridor? (WAIT OPPOSE 15% FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly STRONGLY OPPOSE 21% • that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 7% 51. Would you favor or oppose the City STRONGLY FAVOR 27% providing development incentives, FAVOR 32% such as tax breaks and zoning OPPOSE 15% changes, to attract particular STRONGLY OPPOSE 15% types of businesses and industries DON'T KNOW/REFUSED12% to the community? (WAIT FOR RE- SPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? 52 . Would you favor or oppose the City STRONGLY FAVOR 36% providing development incentives FAVOR 38% to senior and handicapped housing OPPOSE 10% builders to attract those types of STRONGLY OPPOSE 7% residences to the community? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED. . . . 10% (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? On another topics. . . . Many suburban communities have switched the length of term in office for their Mayors from two years to four years, the term of other City Council members. • 53 . Would you favor or oppose chang- STRONGLY FAVOR 24% ing the term of the Mayor of FAVOR 28% Mounds View from two years to OPPOSE 15% four years? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) STRONGLY OPPOSE 24% Do you feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 9% Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household? Let' s start oldest to young- est, and BE SURE TO COUNT YOURSELF. . . . 54 . First, persons 65 or over? NONE 82% ONE 12% TWO OR MORE 6% 55. Adults under the age of 65? NONE 11% ONE 17% TWO 58% THREE 11% FOUR OR MORE 3% 56. School-aged children? NONE 63% ONE 20% TWO 12% THREE 5% • 9 57 . Pre-schoolers? NONE 83% ONE 14% TWO 3% • 58 . Do you own or rent your present OWN 80% residence? RENT 20% 59 . What is your age, please? 18-24 6% 25-34 25% 35-44 22% 45-54 20% 55-64 14% 65 AND OVER 14% 60. What is your occupation and, if applicable, the occupation of your spouse or partner? PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL, 15%; OWNER-MANAGER, 14%; CLERICAL-SALES, 11%; BLUE COLLAR, 33% ; RETIRED, 20%; SCATTERED, 6%. 61. What is the last grade of school LESS THAN HIGH SCHL. . . . 8% you completed? HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE36% TECH COL/VO-TECH 14% SOME COLLEGE 18% COLLEGE GRADUATE 19% POST-GRADUATE 6% 62 . Could you tell me your approximate UNDER $12 , 500 8% • pre-tax yearly household income. $12, 500-$24, 999 14% Does the income lie. . . . $25, 000-$37, 499 20% $37, 500-$49, 999 15% $50, 000-$62, 499 12% $62 , 500-$74, 999 7% $75, 000 AND OVER 5% REFUSED 19% 63 . Is there anything else you would like to tell us that we can report back to the City Council members, preserving your anonymity? NO ANSWER, 65% ; NO NEW TAXES, 6%; FIX STREETS, 4% ; CITY DOES A GOOD JOB, 3%; MORE COMMUNICATION, 3% ; CARE FOR ENVIRONMENT, 4%; NEED VOLUNTEERS, 2%; IMPROVE SERVICES, 7%; NEED MORE FOR YOUTH, 2%; STOP WASTING MONEY, 2%; SCATTERED RESPONSES, 3%. 64 . Gender (DO NOT ASK) MALE 51% FEMALE 49% 65. Region of the City (DO NOT ASK) PRECINCT ONE 23% PRECINCT TWO 20% PRECINCT THREE 28% PRECINCT FOUR 29% • 10 • ,'Ada" �tiitg oto the budget cuts - - T� . `t it ual ëliTihinäti9nofnhid. schoolv t dK-;'[.at Tri;:,•< =Y athletic rbudget, inny sp oris:,3..,., ma µremain-, '--- : -_:11...-....-..A n� '.,i-.,..,:.-4:!.',c r it. ''y :1 - -.-.'-•-.'"-..- ..34--;;;-',_ '--:':-`-'-',,'.i1/4 .,.s,1r3•, A. •. : .o < +tie: fi "'¢ �. -,> ,.t2' �e4 with the schools and cities m us i0 with.the , " .; 1i �' 3 ±��g princi and �•4He§uggestsschool .; MauNDS Y.0 w-t; ' �'v 'v-�-;:-.. before-and after-school programs T' Pats '� �'X,`: _ academic�riented if the.`; 11 10, i. Of the-first goals will be to` ;need is identified,more. 1, P�ETB aJnOdL "�.0.>,�k ,: s one as skills,arts and �„� . .r ` >t s� � � .. �Mw�{.- ,;,desure�,.that'eliminated programs-not•,:.programs such _.computer. . . y. ., ..`offered eIsewhere-be_ ..replaced.Sports-:,,,craft and.othez.offerings may,also be by Mac Meade ,),is ... ` ;{,., i,such:as;volleyball,for:instance,which , included after a before school .. i. « , '' 'As part of its recommended$2 million''isn't offered until senior high,`willlikely ....,.-_-,-,".,i-,;:;.-.2.--,- N ,�*;-- ,,; " ,15/*"1 in cuts for they 1992:1993 fiscal year fthe be offered.- � r CURRENTLY `Highview and: Mounds:View Public Schools (District . Howe a on.the flip side of the coin, Edgewood middle schools are involved in r ''621) Beard of Education has'viriu`alry " Temali suggests aprogram`such as soccer, a r pilot project in which community eliminated extra-c icular sports in the 1which has been offered both in the middle education*offering supervised open gym ,. _ I;` middle schools. i'4-.•IytY '`schools and through an independent -"an hour before classes begin in the two a The board ordered S,competit>.ve3torganizatioii:(North-Suburban Soccer schools.Tennali said about 40 students i.. academic ativrnessuch-as Odyssey_ofthe, ;Associaaon);likely will be,eliminated m each of the schools is t king pant f '.Mind,anda1 uture j?robleru Solvintog :tlie"middle schools:That,he said, sYry He totes-theP,oprAM is popular with 'temau aleanmg-tbej.$132;000 ttcutfrone tissue-the fact;that the two `are parents because they:ane able to leave . dik6:4 177000 middle schooL'eztra .-pofferedatdiffetenttimes of the y . - . students at school prior to:the start of • - culai bud et,must:;come.out of un�.+ 8 ..a„> -' •'"`'�sw:-,�►,.F..�f,�-„:classes �nd ,,,�„�S ,n,�..,,,,�,,. athletics.That amounts to elimination of,.x •TEMALI also notes there will'some school begins. •, tf>oseiprogratns. f charnges intheiway 4liv.spOts are 4 offered. 0 Theasame:`day-care"_needs exist And while many are lamentng that Using.-the elementary school track school;the reason,,why Temalr feels'the impending loss,NickTemali,' a �f.,* 62 l progi�ansr"askan example, he :said ptoposedp ogrammmg wbea such di oc of?community•edii:''.. , miersch}olastic,7competitioi .ill ligelY 'and ma?even-prove to�expandrwhat � �. " ice- .m »��i.::.�w r as_„ ��..w �. T4s � �X+•: �' � -. ;'fithc net result•could actually ' piore, idrsappearin:favacoffintramutalp nS. 3currently exists.` >µ n "'y fes” 1- ` Cunready ek n"rai ..brook iritic athletes side;Temali iso that, ��rather.than less extra-cumcular o sons ta�` +',a,�Tt�e-down �"- .,. forthe district s middle schooler .� b- �'compete4idmr these schools•until i final with most community•education rM � fa. ,. 5k ,;��. rAy will be fee °=;1I 't :.r , : -tisk`meet-ur�vhrcltalli-schootsrnt'fhe Fqprograms,the new�ogta�ins . '?l'' - 'ate T tt icI ciii.e. iei +'.*e. ' SII�ICE``7'HEbo®rd gave�p�,%�drstrnctoompete with wench other Mrddie :based and customer driven: It means, he approval.to those cuts three'months-ago;r school`sports,programs likely will be ,.said,that only those programs t atuac Temali has-been working with the Middle's.-similar. : -. ,:A, Y ' • _" - enough-students willing to y will be _ school Principals and heads-of the city t•= ; .Temalt said,along with the cost . offered., � ,,. • park and recreation.departments within -savings in• transportation Sthat •an i< w Howeveer,since man y of the programs ihe.school,ldistrict tri•cone._ ways r intramural p'ograml.offers,Lit also rmay be helped by community education to replace the programsrbeing lost.. , ,, ;encourages:more students,to,loin i•n ovolunt�eers or seasonal park and re do Vepr�yy basically,Temali,said last week, 'because it eanphasnzes parucrpation over (staff Who.work for relatively low salaries x^3 ^f t . . ^r .. ..t '` � � _.SP.t'3�• i! :!� x �. r M 't K T -r. - hehopes to develoj a Program in which competition. 1 x ` ' the school tr wa o y be T s than if his dep tt. work as a go-between.-.• -Temali adds thatsp is not the onlynet them \;i . .:^i r,• _n A-y'"�.'• d6wue .n.r�.t +f l'.---. r+.v ,�j" 4 ii it�i:r ._ 'i.4: P'`4e'rti :i,i•�i c P.z+Y fir; 1 i __.ye t V - ,. v --.:.. .,...,,,-,..,:,;,•:;.„;,.,:,,i.,,4„.,....,', - • ©rf OF Phone: (612) 784-3055 • • BEVY Fax: (612) 784-3462 May 19, 1992 Dear Scoutmaster Nelson: Pete Szurek has requested the City of Mounds View to sponsor an Eagle project for his implementation. Woodcrest Park building is in great need for repainting. The building must be inspected so that rotten or damaged boards can be replaced, and other repairs performed as necessary before the actual painting project begins. The repairs, sanding preparation and painting tasks will all be a part of this project. The City of Mounds View will supply the replacement boards, nails, paint, and sanding paper. Any other tools, equipment or materials necessary to complete the project such as hammers, sanding equipment, ladders, brushes, etc. must be arranged by Peter Szurek. It will be Peter's responsibility to inspect the building and complete an inventory of necessary exterior repairs and materials needed for the repairs. Once the City has purchased the necessary repair materials, the repair work must be completed. The • entire building must be adequately sanded to ensure a good paint adherence. Finally, the building must be painted with two coats, and perhaps more in trouble areas. The building work will be inspected by the Public Works Foreman Mike Ulrich. The repairs list must be submitted as soon as possible and will be reviewed for accuracy and good judgement. Also, the sanding job must be inspected for completeness before the painting phase is to begin. Finally, because summer playground activities begin on Monday, June 22, 1992, this project needs to be completed by Monday, June 22, 1992 including all clean-up and final touches and final inspection. That means that this project is on a fast track. Please consider this project for approval. Peter Szurek will be performing a service that benefits the community in the maintenance, preservation and beautification of the park facilities. If you have any questions regarding this project please call me at 784-3055. The City of Mounds View is happy to sponsor Eagle projects considering the benefits to the participants and the community. Sincerely, Mary Lrion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry ePRINTED WITH si SOYINK 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 recycled pep. 9 Y JP i 1 NB 6 Phone: (612) 784-3055 D -EWFax: (612) 784340 May 18, 1992 Dear Scoutmaster Nelson: Upon Bryan Rife's request for a Eagle service project, I have suggested the installation of a timber border around the horseshoe courts at Silver View Park. These horseshoe courts were constructed last summer by another Eagle Scout candidate. The border qualifies as a Eagle project because it will require design, calculation of materials needed, recruitment of workers, and instruction and supervision of workers. Project materials will be purchased by the City of Mounds View. Also, Public Works Foreman Michael Ulrich will provide consultation with Bryan and Mr. Rife to convey the necessary requirements for the construction of the timber border. The project must pass inspection by Public Works Foreman Michael Ulrich before the final completion letter will be submitted. • Please consider this project for approval. The project would benefit the residents of the. City of Mounds View because it would complete the Phase II of the horseshoe court project. The horseshoe courts are probably one of the finest facilities in the area. The completion of the timber border will enhance the aesthetics of the courts plus provide a needed barrier which will prevent runoff of the surface material. Furthermore, the border will provide a game border for those spectating as well as playing. If you have any questions regarding this project please feel free to call me at 784-3055 ext. 20. The City of Mounds View encourages sponsorship of Eagle projects because it benefits the community as well as assists the Scout in pursuit of an Eagle award. Sincerely, ----77/7....-- - -.- Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry Ill 4 . PRINTED WITH SOYINK 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 recycled paper New Brighton, Mounds View gain 10-year Tree City awards For the tenth consecutive year, View were cited for their tree Tree City USA designation was disease control efforts, tree awarded to the cities of New planting and landscaping of public Brighton and Mounds View. land and involvement of local The award,;sponsored by the school and civic groups in National Arbor Day Foundation observing Arbor Day. and U.S.Forest Service,is given to Last year,the two cities planted qualifying cities nationwide for a total of 900 trees, shrubs and comprehensive urban forestry vines at various public sites.Many programming. of these were planted with the he New Brighton and Mounds of the community. • Tra •ls to Vol. 2 , No. 2 May, 1992 The 1992 Minnesota Bicycle Conference Highlights On Feb.25-26,the Annual State Bicycle Conference was held with about 350 attendees— more than double last year's. I attended both days and found them very informative and exciting for the bicycle movement. Countercurrents at work: There were quite a number of countercurrents which were apparent to me during the conference. These seemingly opposite directions do have valid justification and the challenge is to reconcile these viewpoints or at least establish a middle ground. I'd like to discuss six of these countercurrents in detail,providing my own reconcilitation of these. 1)Separate bikes from cars vs. integrate biking on roadways. The first three very troublesome conflict areas really are different angles for a broader 2) Off-road(along roadways) vs. issue;namely,"How to design safer,interconnected bikeway systems to meet the needs of on-road facilities. most of the users." The theme of "making most roadways bicycle-friendly rather than 3) Child cyclist needs vs. experi- building separate off road systems"is espoused by most cyclists and bike safety experts. enced cyclist needs. Yet much of the discussion at the conference was about large off-road systems. Any • decision to build a system based on predominantly off-road facilities will result in a very expensive system that meets the needs of children or other slower recreationsal cyclists. What is worse is that in heavily residential or commercial areas,these facilities are likely to be very unsafe because of heavy cross-traffic and turning cars. Paved shoulders and bike- lanes(paved shoulders with pavement graphics special signage),on the other hand,are not • suitable for young children. Except on low volume/speed local streets biking on shoulderless roads(with 10-12 ft travel lanes)has to be considered unsafe for most cyclists. The reconciliation of the problem is to make most roadways safe for biking,by providing bike lanes,paved shoulders,and in some cases wide curb lanes. The costs of doing this are a fraction of that required for off-road facilities. A continuous grid of bikeways is easily realized. The needs of children can be met by providing off-road paths at certain intervals,and the needs of many recreational cyclists can be met by off-road facilities on independent rights-of-way and on riparian* corridors. Areas of very high bike and/or car traffic require special consideration. Safe coexistence of cars and bikes may not be possible and separation may be the best alternative. Well designed and signed"bike- lanes"may provide a safe space exclusively for bikes,but converting a roadway to a bicycle arterial by blocking through car traffic(placing posts at one end of each block)can minimize conflicts. Such a bicycle arterial can be given right of way over cars or bicycle actuated traffic lights can be installed to allow continuous bicycle flow. In summary,these counter-currents are resolvable by providing a good mix of off-road paths,paved shoulders, bike lanes,and bicycle arterials. A visible and continuous network of these is what we should strive for. 4)A jurisdiction's liability vs. bikers' needs The liability question is typically being used as an excuse to do little or nothing to accomodate cyclists. The lawyer from the Attorney General's Office indicated that liability issues are minimal so long as a best effort has been made to make our facilities as safe as feasible for cyclists. He frequently gets asked"Give me some reasons why we can't do something"rather than"How can we build facilities to safely accomodate cyclists and • minimize liability". Bike lanes with signage can greatly improve safety in an area of heavy car/bike traffic. Although some risk remains,a city can successfully argue that without *riparian—alongside stream,lake,or ocean but extendable to any logical barrier to cross-traffic such as a mountain,forest,park preserve,or even to a military base or limited access freeway right-of-way. these features the risk is significantly greater—and that with or without these features bicycles can be expected to use the facility anyway. 5)Exclusive Bikeways vs. Multi-purpose trails. Some of the presenters expressed concern about off-road facilities being shared with other users(esp.pedestrians). This concern is parallel to the"separate bikes from cars"philoso- phy. In both cases,the concerns are justifiable—when traffic volumes are high enough. However,when visibility is good,the trail is wide enough,and user density is quite low dual paths just aren't cost effective. Most of the long recreational trails existing or planned were designed for multipurpose and most off-road facilities in rural or suburban arreas are very adequate for biker/pedestrian coexistence. For lake loops and river trails which tend to quickly become very popular it does make sense to anticipate future addition of a second path to separate bikers and skaters from pedestrians or other slow modes. 6)Ideal vs. practical solutions to problems. While it is possible to envisage a grid of bike paths on independent rights-of-way with bridges,tunnels,and underpasses to completely separate cyclists from cars and every other user,the costs would be totally prohibitive. Many of the elements of an"ideal"system are not justified by today's cyclist volume. Increasing the volume of bike usage is dependent on upgrading our facilities. To be cost-effective,the upgrading must be evolutionary and prioritized. It must start off with a careful assessment of current status of facilities and cyclist volume(current and anticipated). Connectivity and safety are the most critical issues (to attract more users).Bridges and tunnels are very expensive to construct but may be easy to justify for connectivity and safety on a high volume facility. Paved shoulders and bike lanes represent the most"bang for our bucks"and hence the quickest way to achieve a continuous grid of bikeways. Many Visions There was a lot of talk about`visions' for trails/bikeways. A metro-wide system of interconnected greenways was exciting. Many pieces are already in place. The`character' of these is would be quite recreational rather that transportational—although some transpor- tational use would occur as well. There were also visions of urban bikeway systems with a grid of connector routes and continuous bicycle arterials. Visual`apparentness' and omnipresence were considered very important. The existing roadway system for motorized vehicles is an excellent model for a bikeways system. Another`vision' compatible with this is a roadway system made generally friendly for biking by virtue of bike lanes,paved shoulders,and wide curblanes or by virtue of low car speeds and volumes. Another`vision' is that of a total transportation system integrating bikeways,bike amenities(bike storage and transport,showers,etc.),buses,light rails,etc. Networking Imperative Organizational issues received a lot of attention. Many speakers underlined the need for networking and/or coalitions. The layers of organizations plus the large number of agencies/advocacy groups at each level make this extremely challenging. The networking is necessary to make each agency's trail programs mesh or connect with that of neighboring areas. Networking is necessary to establish broad plans and attain the broadest possible public support for them. The new federal legislation for funding trails,bikeways,and alternate transportation may provide the greatest incentive of all for getting the various groups together to develop broad plans. The spoils of these legislative measures will go to those who have gotten their act together by having a well-written logical bikeways plan (that is not pie-in-the-sky). Legislative Measures Will Create New Opportunities Federal legislative initiatives pumped a great deal of interest,even excitement,at the conference. It is obvious that this will not provide the facilities each city or county needs. However,where an area clearly establishes priorities and has a project benefitting the largest number of communities and citizens,they should be the clear winners. Connectivity and continuity have been mentioned as major criteria. Hopefully the awarding agencies will be more concerned about the merits of a proposal than about any underlying politics. I 'Happy Trails to You'is a regular insert provided to the members of the Friends of Parks and Trails in St.Paul and Ramsey County. For further information contact Bill Frank at 438 Iona Lane,Roseville,MN 55113,484-5068 an�p. ZrTY CDF . ilo - Phone: (612) 784-3055 40 Fax: (612) 784-3462 April 30, 1992 Dear Parks & Recreation Commissioners: This is a reminder to you regarding the City Council Work Session which will be held on Monday, May 4, 1992 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall council chambers. The Trailways Advocacy Group will be presenting their proposal at approximately 7:30 p.m. The Parks & Recreation Commission has been listed on the agenda directly following the TAG presentation. e A copy of the agenda is enclosed as well as the proposal. The memo that I provided for the council is also enclosed, outlining the purpose of your meeting time. • I hope that you all can make it to the meeting. There is always strength in numbers. This is an opportunity to provide the advice to the Council. If you are unable to attend please call me at the office at 784-3055 ext. 20. Have a great weekend! Warmer weather and sun are finally here! Sincerely, ----77.1/." .., Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry 0 6 PRINTED WITH �. SOYINK- 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 recycled paper REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: OMf�D� STAFF REPORT Report Number: u AGENDA SESSION DATE Report Date: • DISPOSITION Item Description: Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY; The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission members wish to address the City Council at the May 4th Work Session. The Commission wishes to express their recommendation that the City consider as a priority the subsidization of youth programming in the planning of the 1993 budget. The Commission also wishes to offer their "advise" regarding potential Park Dedication fee charges for the Everest Development addition proposal. V • RECOMMENDATION; • Agenda Section: 4 . ails/Ds REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 92-254WS STAFF REPORT Report Date: 4/29/92 Ilf Council Action: ❑ Special Order of Business • II Public Hearings AGENDA SESSION: MAY 4 , 1992 ❑ Consent Agenda 0 Council Business Item Description: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report ,1110 - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY; The Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission members wish to address the City Council at the May 4th Work Session. The Commission wishes to express their recommendation that the City consider as a priority • the subsidization of youth programming in the planning of the 1993 budget. The Commission also wishes to offer their "advise" regarding potential Park Dedication fee charges for the Everest Development addition proposal. • ar 'iR on Dire• or of Parks , Recreation and Forestry. • RECOMMENDATION; 0 AGENDA MAY 4, 1992' :COUNCIL WORK SESSION 'ilillitilEMINIE117:00 P.M. Consideration of Insurance Options (Don Brager, Finance Director) Consideration of Newly Designed City Lapel Pin and City Flag and Authorization for Purchase of Each (Tim Cruikshank, Management Assistant) Trailways Advocacy Group Proposal Presentation (Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry) - 7:30 p.m. Park and Recreation Commission (to follow Trailways Advocacy Group Proposal) Single Garbage Hauler and Recycler - City Wide (Environmental Quality Task ` Force) Continued Discussion of Surface Water Management Utility (Ric Minetor, Public Works Director/City Engineer (SEH and Staff) Update on Regional Senior Center (Samantha Orduno, City Administrator and • Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry) 1 Request for Additional Summer Hours for Mary Johnson, Program Supervisor (Mary Saarion, Parks, Recreation and Forestry) Continued Discussion of Police Department Remodeling (Ric Minetor, Public Works Director/City Engineer) City Wide Parking Restrictions (Ric Minetor, Public Works Director/ City Engineer and Tim Ramacher, Police Chief) al.. Outdoor Water Use Restrictions for 1992 (Ric Minetor, Public Works Director/City Engineer • • • 5-Year Capital Improvements Plan RECREATION CAPITAL ITEM 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 P.C. $2,000.00 Laser Printer 1,500.00 Upgrades 500.00 Scheduling Software $2,000.00 Enclosed Display Case $1,000.00 Wall-mounted Flyer Holder $1,000.00 Software/Upgrades $1,000.00 Mimeo Printer Digital Copier $8,500.00 35 MM Camera I $180.00 Totals $4,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,000.00 $8,500.00 $180.00 • • • 5-Year Capital Improvements Plan PARK CAPITAL ITEM 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Land Acquisition for Golf Course $100,000.00 Replacement Equipment at Parks (Miscellaneous) $4,000.00 Backstop Replacement 4,000.00 Turf Sweeper 7,000.00 Fill Silver View Amphitheater $8,000.00 Asphalt Pathway Silver View $20,000.00 Asphalt Pathway Greenfield Park $20,000.00 TOTALS $100,000.00 $15,000.00 $8,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 • • • 5-Year Capital Improvements Plan PARK IMPROVEMENT . . . . . ........ ... . . ..... ... .......... .. ..... . . CAPITAL ITEM 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Golf Course Project $12, 500.00 Silver View Park Exercise Course $8,000.00 Oakwood Fountain 1,600.00 Silver View Sign (Information & Map) 500.00 Pave Random Lot $6,000.00 Pave Woodcrest Lot 6,000.00 Replace Random Play Equipment $12,500.00 Ardan Picnic Tables $2,000.00 Ardan Benches $2,000.00 Totals $12,500.00 $10,100.00 $12,000.00 $12,500.00 $4,000.00 • • �- 7/4??, AM.." 41111•11W MR soNMEMMENIMINIONINI Four-city senior- center archi it st4 OK'd , • site.choices,to two, including as , $1( JC" ival debt payment'on the GIt , y .r.' ;; :A`: preferred site at The'Anoka County est gate( 4)1.7 million loan to construct Regional.Park in Frsdle Mwith a second Vie face'.ty. site 1 the Rieo`'Creekr! littrx tort c , et g ` „ ' r.by acDonald.*09-,40441444w "" :LRo Nevo#101*"�_, :sic. r' �; ,rcdr e ,1 , k�' 111 Efforts to develop a Senior citizens County has bffared; re.park site a' u , S 00ii annually for their§"e1Yld activity/meeting cent 't 1ttt'.the area cost, • •,.:v• • )1 ms. Additionally, federal and; continue to gain moine ihnit`with the bast rveek:the.New,Brigh' City tithe grants pay about a third of the recent commitment of up to$10,000 to Council 'informally 'appre its senior program costs. Taking that into -.develop architectural plans and cost requested expenditure,but it 1 so only acco'nt, Burns said the amount of new ,,estimates for the facility. after�it recommended that t1 money be money that would have to go into senior ' All four city councils in the cities used to evaluate both site ,,rather than programs is about $200,000. Split the working on the project - New just the Fridley site .s .had been same way the costs of the architect's Brighton, Mounds View,Fridley and indicated. study are, the additional""senior Spring Lake Park have committed a Burns said reques , for proposals programming costs for cities would be portion of the$10,000 based on the total (RFP) were sent ot: last week to a roughly $66,000 for New Brighton; senior population of the four cities.New' 'number of architects, ad evaluating,the„ $84,000 for Fridley; $17,000 for Spring Brighton, with 33.44-percent of that 'New'Brighton sit 's one of the Lake Park: and $32,000 for Mounds ' population, will give $3,344; Mounds ` stipulations in those ,f ;uests..Henoted View. ..: View, at 16.11 percent, gives $1,611; that architects have be-u asked to return ,-::.-Following 1992 legislative action.to Fridley,with 42 percent,gives$4,200; the RFPs by June 5 lift levy limits on cities, the four cities and Spring Lake Park,with 8.45 percent, From the RF s t e task force will could, without legislative approval, add gives$845. select an architet to o the work,which those costs to their general obligation Up to this point,notes New Brighton ' Burns said wil take from six to eight levy. City Manager Dave Childs, the work weeks.Noting -tat all timelines are very done by the Senior Center Task Force, ; tentative,he Bait;t':ic task force is eyeing ' - BURNS STRESSED that all the cost `' such.as developing lists of amenities for a September 1993 opening of the facility and other,estimates are very preliminary the facility as well as possible sites,have itself. now, but will come into better focus been done at little cost other than staff once the architect's report is complete. time. This is the first purely financial HOWEVER, everyone involved in He also noted,"Whatever we do I think commitment the cities have been asked the planning process admits there are a we will have extensive public hearings to make and, according to Bill Burns, large number of questions to answer on the subject, probably in all four Fridley city manager and chair of the before that could occur. cities" before any final decisions are task force,the response has been good. Preliminary cost estimates suggest made. He said approvals from all four the facility,as it has been considered up city councils would be the minimum BURNS EXPLAINED last week to this point,will rut about$423,000 per requirement before going ahead with the • that the organization has narrowed its year to operate. That includes a project• . 1993 UPDATE OF THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY The goal of the Department is to develop a comprehensive and equitable service system of recreation programs for all persons of the community, park facilities, open space, trails and leisure opportunities. Major areas of service to be provided by the Department are as follows: a. Recreation Program The objective of recreation programming is to enhance the opportunity for good quality of life with the provision of leisure recreational activities offering all city residents the opportunity for participation, enjoyment, socialization and physical activity regardless of economic status, race, religion or ability. b. Park Improvements 411 The objective of park improvements is to develop a facility replacement schedule to promote safe and functional recreational facilities in the parks and to promote additional park recreational facilities through the development of a park improvement plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. c. Park Planning The objective of park planning is to provide a comprehensive system of park facilities for the enhancement of quality of life by offering parklands, trails and open spaces for ' leisure recreational pursuits and by providing facilities for the many diverse interests of the community in an effort to provide the entire community with options for participation in leisure recreational interests. d. Forestry The objective of the forestry program is to preserve and supplement the existing floral canopy in Mounds View and provide additional support services relative to plants, shrubbery and shade trees for the enjoyment and quality of life for all city residents. The City Survey conducted by Decision Resources, LTD has • indicated that residents of the City of Mounds View have particular interest in recreation programs and opportunities for the youth and senior citizens of the community. Since the • majority of the recreation programming tends be in youth and senior citizen programming, it is assumed that the community wishes to continue in this manner of programming. This community input also indicates that subsidization of youth and adult programs is important to the equitable participation opportunities of both age groups. Therefore, the department will put every effort forth to advocate for city subsidy of youth and senior citizen programs and activities to ensure fair and equitable opportunity for participation. In order to keep participation fees to an affordable level, the subsidization of all administrative staff and office costs must be provided with city tax funds rather than user fees. The recent requests for additional programming including after- school programming in the middle schools, increased senior citizen activities, and increased support and coordination with youth athletic associations will require additional staff hours. Therefore it is an objective to increase the current 1/2 time Program Supervisor' s position to a full time position. The long term plan in park improvements is the scheduled and planned replacement of facilities as the life expectancy become complete. • . The short and long term plan for park facility development and planning includes the implementation of the Trailways proposal as well as the continued work with the Golf Course development plan. The long term plan regarding forestry services is to begin with this first year of the amended joint powers agreement with the City of New Brighton for contracting forestry services. This amended agreement provides with similar services as a reduced cost. Specific objectives of 1993 in adherence to this long term financial plan includes: * Continue development plans and construction of a municipal golf course enterprise project. * Continue with the development plans and construction of a Regional Senior Community Center. * Continue to implement improvements at Silver View Park as described and scheduled in the Silver View Park Improvement Plan. * Pursue the possibilities for construction of trailways in . the City of Mounds View. * Pursue grants and other funding sources for park improvements, recreation programming and forestry programs.