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Home My WebLink About1992/08/27 Agenda & Packet CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW • PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA August 27, 1992 City Hall Chambers 6: 30 p.m. \ CALL TO ORDER \ \ APPROVAL OF THE JULY 23 , 1992 MINUTES \ CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT COUNCIL REPORT \5. LAWCON GRANT RESOLUTION \ FRIENDS OF THE PARK RESOLUTION \ EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT - TONY GRIEBE REVIEW MEMO TO COUNCIL REGARDING: SV AMPHITHEATER, RANDOM HILL. • \ REVIEW REPORT TO COUNCIL REGARDING OAKWOOD PARK BALLFIELD FENCING . DISCUSS A TREE PLANTING POLICY \1. DISCUSS PARK BLEACHER SHADING \ PARK PROJECTS REVIEW 13 . PROGRAM REVIEW 14. OTHER BUSINESS 15. ADJOURNMENT • CM IllOUHDi or EW Phone: (612) 784-3055 Ili Fax: (612) 784-3462 "Quite Simply the Best" August 18, 1992 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioner: Summer is almost over. Autumn seems to be coming faster than usual. Fall projects and Fall programs are beginning. The August Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held Thursday, August 27, 1992 at City Hall Council Chambers. The packet of information and agenda is enclosed. If you are unable to attend the meeting please call and let us know. The office number is 784-3055 ext. 20. Sincerely, • 7,000„.// �� Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry 9 6 PRINTED WITH 1.(=S) SOYINK 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 recycietl paper MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA July 23 , 1992 6: 30 p.m. Council Chambers The Commission met at Lakeside Park for a short joint meeting with the Spring Lake Park Recreation Commission to review Lakeside Park operations. After the short meeting the Commission returned to City Hall Council Chambers for the regular Commission meeting. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Burmeister called the meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present: Chairperson Burmeister, Commissioners Silvis, Starr, Dentz, Long, Trettel and Stevenson. • Staff present: Director Saarion along with Parks Maintenance workers Steve Dazenski, Jeff Weinke, and Dave Mork. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Starr to approve the minutes of June 26, 1992 . Motion passed. 7 ayes, 0 nayes. COSTS FOR PAVED TRAILS: Director Saarion provided information regarding the costs to pave trailways, as requested by the Commission. The cost is approximately $12 . 00 per linear foot for asphalt paving. The distances were given for the trailways at Silver View from Silver Lake Road to the parking lot and the distances from City Hall Park parking lot around the ballfield to the picnic shelter and looping back to the parking lot. A total of both was 1, 859 feet. The cost would be approximately $22 , 308 . 00. The Commission decided to store this information and have it ready in the occasion that extra money is available at the end of the year for these projects. . PARKS MAINT. ACTIVITIES: The Commission was introduced to Steve and Jeff and Dave. Discussion regarding different park activities and ideas were addressed. It was one request of the Parks Crew for the removal of the 41, Random Park "hill" . The Commission thought that it would be advisable to rid of the hill since it does not have a useful purpose and is a maintenance headache. Chairperson Burmeister made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to rid of the "hill" at Random Park. Motion passed, 7 ayes, 0 nayes. ARDAN PARK: The Commission discussed the situation at Ardan Park regarding the dumping of brush and other materials. The Commission was strongly in favor of having the City fine those people who dump whenever they can be caught. Director Saarion reminded the Commission that the Master Plan for Ardan Park includes a passive area park of picnicking areas, trailways, benches, swing benches and small playground for tots. Director Saarion expressed her concern that Ardan Park is becoming a dumping site which is a different use of the park as a passive park site. FALL PROGRAMS: Director Saarion reported that the Fall brochure is in the process of being prepared and that Fall registrations will begin the first of September. III MVCT TICKETS: Director Saarion reported that the MVCT production of "CAMELOT" tickets were available for sale. Opening night is July 24 , 1992 . GOLF COURSE TASK FORCE: The Commission was asked to offer a representative to be on the Golf Course Task Force. Gary Stevenson will be representing the Parks and Recreation Commission and Scott Dentz will be the alternate. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Silvis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Long to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed, 7 ayes, 0 nayes. MEMO TO: MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY • DATE: AUGUST 5, 1992 SUBJECT: OAKWOOD FIELD FENCING COSTS Councilmember Quick has requested the estimated cost of installing a fence at Oakwood Park. Mary has measured the field. Left field is 262' to the property fence. There are approximately eight trees in left field. Four trees lie within the 230' and 250' distance in left field. If these four trees were removed the left field distance could be approximately 250'. A 12' fence would make the homerun distance more difficult and would also protect the home which is located to the east. Centerfield can extend to 350' or further, with the big oak trees in center field at the 374' distance. The right field distance measures 313' to the base of the slope. Right field could be 300'. The infield measurements can accommodate 75' bases. Homeplate distance to the backstop is 20'. Side fencing is approximately 550'. The cost of an eight foot fence would be approximately $5,585.00. A six foot sideline fence would cost approximately $4,528.00. Additional options would be fencing in front of the players benches which would provide a safety factor. This would be an additional $785.00 for 20 feet of front fencing 8 feet high plus a 5 foot side fence facing homeplate. • A warning track would be necessary to comply with safety practices along the outfield fence. The warning track at Greenfield Park cost approximately $2,605.90 three years ago. I predict the cost would be similar for Oakwood Park. The individual fencing costs are listed below: 200' of 12' fence in left field $3,500.00 400' of 8' high fence in center & right field 3,880.00 Sideline fencing 8' high 5,585.00 Fencing to protect players bench 785.00 Warning track 2,605.00 $16,355.00 Cost for alternate fencing height of 6': 200' of 12' high fence in left field $3,500.00 400' of 6' fence in center and right fields 3,622.00 Sideline fencing 6' high 4,528.00 Fencing to protect players bench 8' high 785.00 Warning track 2,605.00 $15,040.00 Please note that these prices have been received verbally, taking the best price of the those received from Able Fence and Crown Fence. l 1 • Pal r»a'All'/ 77usq sJ aA* • �, i _ — –Jo i- eiTh. 0 gi epiS — — li (<.---... t ` �- w Z' ; ' .moi aI a : i iii /0 ri. % 4 IL. K9 rt IC lei"k 0 il. D — Z , rt, \ r,..e. o " f i f'V)13(). 3 0 _. j ir . 1. frt‘ f A P 4- Y I :f- ig • 7p ,442 ig ! , „ . tc _ 1 , 1 : . : .,...: , 1 ., r , , , , 1 . ..:. .. 0:17:—gut tIjrg r / L `fes — II; �� ~c''',c.."'., \ -• -'''' N 0 ''': 0 ti0 • DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 21, 1992 The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Vice-Chairman Nolan at 10:15 a.m.,in the Small Conference Room, Ramsey County Board Office,316 Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard,St. Paul, Minnesota. Members Present: Gary Botzek, Bernard Edmonds,Linda Ford, William Frank and Mark Nolan Members Absent: Robert Nethercut Staff Present: Greg Mack and Larry Holmberg Others Present: Julie Haugen • Approval of Agenda Mr. Nolan asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Edmonds requested that the agenda be amended to include an item on wetland mitigation projects within protection open space sites. Mr. Botzek moved,seconded by Mr. Edmonds,that the agenda be ap- proved as amended including WETLAND MITIGATION PROJECTS WITHIN PRO- TECTION OPEN SPACE SITES as item#7. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Mr. Nolan asked for a motion to approve the minutes of June 9, 1992. Mr.Frank moved, seconded by Mr. Edmonds, that the minutes of June 9, 1992, be approved as mailed. Motion carried. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Comprehensive System Plan Mr. Mack distributed copies of the survey data gathered from representatives of munici- pal parks and recreation commissions within Ramsey County. In addition, he distributed summary reports of the surveys completed by the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission undertook a cursory review of this data,noting the simi- larity of perceptions between the two survey groups. The Commission also noted some areas of divergence. It was pointed out that the primary areas of importance and need pertain to natural resource based outdoor recreation activity. Both groups identified the need for additional trails,picnic areas, shelters, natural park areas and lake access of all types. It was agreed that Commission members should individually review the survey find- ings and correlate them to the"Parks, Open Space and Special Use Facilities Matrix" previously distributed to Commission members. Commission members should be prepared at the next meeting to discuss deficiencies within the system and opportuni- ties at various park and open space sites to address these deficiencies. The Commission discussed Ramsey County's role in special recreation facilities such as ice arenas. It was the Commission's opinion that the comprehensive system plan should address Ramsey County's future role in these special recreational use facilities. It was the Commission's view that there are adequate opportunities for indoor ice skating at Ram- sey County's ten arenas and that no additional facilities should be developed. The Com- mission had a similar view of horseshoe courts and archery ranges. Financing Options for Regional Recreation Open Space Capital Improvement Mr. Mack reviewed the history of financing capital improvements for the regional recre- ation open space system. Since the creation of the regional recreation open space system in 1974,the Metropolitan Council has issued $53,827,137 in regional bonds and the State has provided bonding in the amount of$118,958,800. In addition, interest earnings have • amounted to an additional $36 million, bringing the total funding for 1974 through 1992 to $208 million. Since 1987,State funding of the Capital Improvement Program has been very limited. In 1992, the Metropolitan Council's request to the Legislature for the 1992- 93 biennium totaled $29,990,000. Of that request, the Legislature approved bonding in the amount of$2.5 million,or just over eight percent (8%). The Metropolitan Council has adopted a Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 1992 through 1999 that identifies capital needs of$213,793,000. In order to implement this system, the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission is looking at alternative methods of financing. Two approaches that have been considered by the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission are a pay-as-you-go program of capital financing and regional park bonds. A 10-year pay-as-you-go program of $25 million per year would cost a Ramsey County homeowner with a $100,000 home about$15.80 per year. By comparison, the impact of a $25 million 15-year bond issue on a $100,000 home in Ramsey County would be$1.97 in the first year of issuance;however, the accumulated annual debt service for a 10-year bonding program of$25 million per year would result in a tenth year cost to the homeowner of$17.06. The debt service obligation would con- tinue at a diminishing amount for 15 years past the last date of issuance. The Commission agreed that given the history of capital funding by the State of Min- nesota, some form of either a pay-as-you-go regional park levy or issuance of regional . park bonds may be appropriate. However, it was the Commission's view that some com- • bination of funding sources should be considered so there is continued involvement by the State in financing a portion of regional park acquisition and development. Proposal for Establishing Mini-Parks Within the City of Shoreview The City of Shoreview Parks and Recreation Commission has been discussing the concept of establishing 1-2 acre mini-parks located within a 1/2 mile of every resident within their City. In this analysis, the City Commission identified five candidate areas that affect Ramsey County parks and open space property. On July 16, 1992, the City of Shoreview conducted a public information meeting to receive input on the proposed mini-parks. Mr. Mack distributed copies of a letter to Jerry Haffeman, Director,Shoreview Parks and Recreation Department, stating Ramsey County's position with respect to each of the can- didate areas. Essentially, the letter states objection to use of Ramsey County parks and open space land in four of the five areas and suggests an opportunity for a mutually ben- eficial land exchange on a candidate area located within County Ditch 8. The Commis- sion concurred with the response prepared by Mr. Mack. Wetland Mitigation Projects on Open Space Sites Mr. Edmonds noted that a wetland mitigation project is underway at the County Ditch 18 site located within the City of Maplewood. This wetland project is intended to enhance the wetlands in this area and is being undertaken by the Ramsey County Public Works Department as mitigation for a roadway project. The project was approved by Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department staff. Mr. Edmonds requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission have an opportunity to review and comment on future wet- land mitigation projects. Mr. Mack indicated that this project was identified prior to the establishment of the Parks and Recreation Commission;however,in the future,proposed wetland mitigation projects will be presented to the Commission for review and com- ment. Commission Member Updates Regarding Work Plan Assignments Mr. Frank informed the Commission that he is serving on a committee to make recom- mendations regarding accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists along Larpenteur Avenue. Director's Report Mr. Mack informed the Commission that agreement had been reached with the City of White Bear Lake on a final settlement for improvements made by the City to Manitou Ridge Golf Course. Ramsey County has paid the City$600,000 in a lump sum payment for all improvements made to the Manitou Ridge Golf Course. S Other Business Mr. Nolan reported that a letter had been drafted to the Friends of St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks and Trails regarding the Commission's position with respect to a Ramsey County tree board. The letter advises the Friends that Ramsey County does not have the planning and zoning authority to prescribe and enforce planning ordinances beyond its own property. Each of the municipalities within Ramsey County should be encouraged to establish their own tree board. This letter will be transmitted to the Friends before their next regularly scheduled meeting. Ms. Julie Haugen, a resident of the City of Shoreview and property owner adjacent to the Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor, addressed the Commission. She asked for clarifica- tion regarding the jurisdictional authority of Ramsey County and the City of Shoreview on Ramsey County park and open space land. She was advised that Ramsey County must obtain local approval for development of park and open space land;however,plan- ning, development and operation are the County's responsibility. Mr. Mack noted that Ramsey County cooperates with municipalities to accommodate development of certain compatible recreational facilities, such as trails. Ms. Haugen inquired what the process would be for citizens in the area of Rice Creek to develop a trail system. She was advised that Ramsey County must approve any im- provements; however, development at this time would not be recommended because of the pending discussions regarding the long-term use of the property and the lack of oper- • ating funds to adequately maintain a facility open for public use. Ms. Haugen indicated that the POSE group would like to make some constructive contribution to the Rice Creek area. Mr. Mack noted that, at this point in time, the most significant contribution POSE could make is to encourage removal of litter,debris and personal property from Ramsey County parkland. He noted that there are significant encroachments on the parkland from adjacent property owners. Department staff representatives are contacting property owners, at this time, requesting that they remove personal property from parkland and cease any encroachment activity. Adjournment Upon appropriate motion, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Greg Mack UPCOMING PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMIT IEE MEETINGS, 9:00 a.m., 316 Courthouse: August 18, 1992 • September 1, 1992 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY + We were notified that the Rice Creek Watershed District will be hearing our request to place a culvert at one of the Judicial Ditches at Greenfield Park. This will allow maintenance equipment access to the trail between the ditches, which are currently traversed by bridges. Maintenance equipment have been unable to fit across the bridge. As soon as the approval is granted, we will begin to complete this culvert project. ♦ Silver View Park culvert work will hopefully begin next week. 6 received a letter from the culvert company statim that the culvert is being shipped from Alabama this week sometime. The work is being done by Rehbein. ♦ The City of Mounds View is hosting the Regional Senior Community Center Task Force meeting this week (Wednesday). The architect will provide more detailed plans for review by the Task Force. ♦ The Hustler mower engine was replaced last week at a cost of $1 ,500.00. The mower is out a few days this week having framework O done on it. ♦ The Youth Soccer League coaches clinic is being held this Thursday. The clinic will follow NYSCA guidelines. • The City has received payment for the six foot Black Hills Spruce Tree that was ran over last week at Ardan Park. ♦ Packets for the regular August Parks and Recreation meeting were prepared and distributed. The Commission will meet on Thursday, August 27, 1992 at City Hall. ♦ The City Newsletter has been completed and is now at the printers with expectations that they will be in the homes by nextg week. We - are gearing up for the mass of Fall registrations which will begin as soon as the Newsletter hits the homes. • Park athletic fields are being transformed from softball and baseball • to soccer and football fields for Fall sports. ♦ Eagle scout candidate, Tony Griebe, is installing concrete platforms for park bleacher areas at Lambert Park, Groveland Park and Hillview Park (similar to the one at Oakwood Park). This will provide a neater appearance to the bleacher areas. ♦ MVAA will be using Greenfield Park equipment garage again this year to store their baseball equipment. Several coaches will be building shelves and racks for bats and all the other equipment so that it can be neatly stored and inventoried for next year's use. • RESOLUTION NO. PR-1 • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE THAT ABANDONED RAILROAD GRADES IN MINNESOTA BE PRESERVED FOR PUBLIC USE WHEREAS, over 50 percent of Minnesota's railroad grades have been abandoned (over 5,000 miles) in the last 60 years and another 800 to 1,000 miles of railroad grades are projected to be abandoned in the next decade; and WHEREAS, Minnesota's railroad grades have maximum value for transportation and recreation purposes and the potential to host communication lines only so long as they are intact; and WHEREAS, the public cost of acquisition is increased once grades and have been sold off in small parcels; and WHEREAS, abandoned railroad grades often provide the only feasible route for • new trail development particularly in highly urbanized areas; and WHEREAS, these grades often contain remnant prairie species and provide significant wildlife habitat; and WHEREAS, abandonments are often unpredictable and time for public acquisition can be relatively short; and WHEREAS, engineering of railroad grades meets the needs of walkers, bicyclists and others with their gentle grades and turns and separation from automobile traffic; and WHEREAS, substantial public interest exists in preserving these grades for public use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission forwards the following recommendations to the State Legislature: 1. That all abandoned railroad grades be expediently preserved until such time that the future public use can be determined. • 2. That a fund be established for the preservation of abandoned rail corridors if public use is deemed desirable. Resolution No. II two 3. An interagency panel of state agencies and local units of government be established to decide interim and ultimate use of abandoned rail corridors and to assist with conflict resolution if needed. Adopted this 27th day of August, 1992 by the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission. , • r ' ayne Burmeister, Chairperson ,k2;a-v-e_ .,--2.,ez-zIA /1--a-e.:, Dave Long, Commi oner Frank Silvis, Commissioner firIda- !/_........a'pli- I' k-sillv ' Pam Starr, C missioner Edd Tre -1 Commissioner Gary`levenson, Commissioner Scott Dentz, Co is •it, ioner • RESOLUTION PR-2 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY • STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION OF A LAWCON GRANT WHEREAS, the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission endorses the improvement of Silver View Park trailway with a paved surface; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission is devoted to the improvement of city parks in a way that will provide accessibility to those with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the trailway at Silver View Park currently is not accessible because of the woodchip surface material; and WHEREAS, a paved surface would provide accessibility as well as provide a multi-use opportunity and will be easier to maintain. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission hereby approves of the LAWCON grant being submitted for _ the matching funding for paving Silver View Park trailway. • Adopted this 27th day of August, 1992. Wayne Burmeister, Chairperson aUP _ 7l i ' Dave Long, Co 8. oner Frank Silvis,C 'ssioner (21M-12-ea- datcyb; I A Pam Starr, ommissioner Edd Tr-ttel, Commissioner - y Stevenson, Commissioner Scott Dentz, Co.• .•'ssioner • MEMO TO: MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS • MARYFROM: SAARION, DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DATE: AUGUST18, 1992 SUBJECT; SILVER VIEW PARK AMPHITHEATER RANDOM PARK "HILL" The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the future of Silver View Park amphitheater. The Silver View Park Improvement Plan suggests that the amphitheater be altered. It currently is too steep for both spectators and for mowing. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends that the amphitheater slopes be softened. Parks Maintenance staff would have the opportunity to accomplish this work in the Spring of 1993 . The transplanting of the flowering crab trees currently located at the area of the amphitheater would need to be removed and placed elsewhere in the park. Transplanting would be done this Fall, 1992 so that the earthwork could be done first thing in the Spring, in late March or early April, depending upon the weather. Also, the Commission discussed the "hill" at Random Park. The "hill" serves no purpose. It is too steep to mow the entire crest of the hill. It is not conducive to sliding, the top gets • windblown bald and the lower parts of the hill drift in the wintertime. The hill is too close to the parking lot and Long Lake Road. The Commission agreed unanimously that the hill should come down. The dirt could be used to fill in the amphitheater at Silver View Park. The Commission recommends the softening of the Silver View Park Amphitheater and the removal of the "hill" at Random Park. Excellence To the editor:f/ 1 1435 : ' Like any city that shines.,in the community, of,:suburb`s ;both.1 Mounds View'and New Brighton have their crown jewels.of which they can be justly proud. And_ certainly none of these.jewels .. shines for these two cities than the Mounds View C:immunity ;; Theatre.. I have just had the privilege of performing in their ninth'annual •production,"Camelot.,What=a.joy, it wasto work with the talent,both on stage and.,;,off,=,that:f.was -assembled.Eyen though I;was'a" part of.the production in a.small: way,I still feet°safe.in saying that it truly did,the communities of Mounds View and New Brighton. credit. ' However, as is so_often the case, this crown jewel has four special gems that have all but gone unnoticed,:four individuals without • .whom there,might possibly beim Mounds View;Community Thea- tre. I speak of the four members of . the Board of Directors:for the Mounds View Community,Thea- tre. Through their tireless dedica- tion andefforts,our community, has A theatre.that-can IN placed.on a par with the best in the state. So the next time you'.see Bruce' Cameron, Sally Camel-on, Frank_ Silvis or Diane Wuori, take a Momentand say "thank you for giving us this crown jewel of which we are very proud!"' IA Alfred A.E.Wolfram `' New Brighton , ,; ; .s._ • , .,. .. _ • ;'-R THE -MINNE/ ,,, APOLIS Metropolitan Area.News ` 6 A t MONDAY, AUGUS•T 27, 1962 a a7 F,rte,•_, $ ,t Yr t 4.. a gpl, �7"�9cpr •.tet``a:4,14: .,a -•ir + r 1 ,, 'aa ` � �po A. y� s x�,.�.4 yfr, ,: { ; ;VAIA-1.., ..1._;::•..-. 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Police Department still having some burglary and car prowls. 4. Some officers are on vacation which is adding a lot of calls to the working officers. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT is hosting the picnic, Thursday. Food and • drink for everyone and prizes for the kids. PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY 4. Bids were opened for the purchase of a large culvert for the Silver View Park ditch area and for the installation of the culvert. SEH handled the specifications notification to vendors and construction companies regarding the bid opportunity. The low bid for purchase of the culvert was awarded to Contech and the low installation bid was awarded to Rehbein. The project cost will be completed under budget. Construction will begin when the culvert arrives, about the last week of August. •T• SEH is working on specifications and proper notification to the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding the installation of the culvert at Greenfield Park. Park Maintenance hopes to begin work on this • project during the last week of August. 4. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends Gary which went to print today. Sharie is in the process of completing . the full City Newsletter which will be out in the homes by September. 4 The Hustler mower is back at the distributors being worked on. Another mower will be loaned to 1:he City while it is being worked on. Hopefully, once fixed the Hustler will be able to handle park mowingbetter than it has lately. Y Bacon Electric was called to trouble shoot the lights at both Greenfield and Groveland Parks. Calls from residents had been received about the lights not going on, security lights not on, and lights that wouldn't stay on once on. Anyway, the problems still aren't worked out because calls are still coming in. I have requested Bacon Electric to do a second check. 4 A new furnace/AC system has been installed at Random Park. The Lion's Club donated the funds for his project. Additional work will be done to the exterior of the building with budgeted monies. The building needs a lot of work 'to keep it in good repair. • Random Park building has unbelievable usage and is a facility resource that is a great asset to Recreation programming and to general public organizations and groups. 4 This week marks the end of the Summer Swimming Program. Four sessions (two weeks each, every day) of swimming lessons were offered with over 16 classes each day, along with Open . Swim. 4. Fall Softball registrations are being accepted. This is also the final week of playoffs for Summer season. Mary has been busy completing all the paperwork for team champions to advance to regional and state tournaments. •T• Also, summer youth athletic equipment is being collected, inventoried and put away in storage. Letters to coaches thanking them for their volunteer time were sent. -- Mary has also been working on the organization of the Fall Soccer League. Soccer Clinic is being held this week. Stevenson as the Golf Course Task Force member, with Scott Dentz as the alternate. • 4 We have had an unusual number of vandalism incidences the last couple of weeks. The portable restroom at Groveland has been turned over four times requiring special cleanings which becomes very costly. This week the restroom was burned. For this reason the portable restroom has been removed from Groveland. Six sprinkling heads were destroyed at Greenfield Park last evening. Some of the heads were found in the tot lot. The heads were broken right off. All the vandalized sprinkling heads were located behind the bleacher area between the bleachers and the tot lot. 4, The swing bench located at Silver View Park pathway was stolen. a , This bench swing was installed just last Fall. The swing bench is a V" favorite for pathway users. Who knows, it may be seen in someone's yard? . This rash of vandalism has ruined a year of very few vandalism • incidence. Perhaps youth of the community are becoming bored during the last month before school starts. Whatever, the reason, it is playing havoc in the parks. •T• Mounds View Community Theater production of "CAMELOT" has concluded with success. The performances went off without a hitch. Those that went to the performances thought that it was very good. Congratulations to all those people that put in tons of volunteer hours to the MVCT productions. . •T• Sharie taught another class of Red Cross Babysitting Monday and i Tuesday afternoons at City Hall. This is always a very popular ► class. i 'Ti Sharie also chaperoned a group of Seniors to the Power Plant, and out to lunch. Hank Ruggles volunteered his services again as the bus driver. •T• Sharie also completed the formatting of the City Newsletter Flyer •