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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/7/96 Agenda & Packet • MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, November 7, 1996 Bel Rae Community Center - 6:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. BEL RAE UPDATE 5. PARK PROJECTS UPDATE: - Fencing - Woodcrest Community Gardens - District mtg with cities and school district re. Athletic facilities • 6. SPECIAL EVENTS UPDATE: - Halloween Hullabaloo - Harvest Ball - Halloween Bash/Bonfire - School Days Out Activity Days (MEA and Nov 1) - Turkey Shoot - Holiday Party - Open Dance Line Dancing 7. UPDATE - QUAD ICE RINK PROPOSAL 8. ARDAN PARK COMPOST FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE FROM RAMSEY COUNTY 9. TRAILWAYS UPDATE - CTY RD J, BLAINE 10. REVIFW 1996 WORK PLAN 11. 1997 WORK PLAN DISCUSSION 12. OTHER BUSINESS • 13. ADJOURNMENT ©Try OF 11117D8 Phone: (612)784-3055 � Fax: (612) 784-3462 "Quite Simply the Best" October 30, 1996 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Our next meeting will be held Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. at BEL RAE BALLROOM. This will give us a chance to see the place - and think of potential uses. Thank you to those who attended the Bel Rae presentation. It was nice to have more supporters in the crowd that anti's. I thought the presentation was good. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. At our meeting, we will review our 1996 Workplan. This evaluation will assist us in planning activities and goals for 1997. I will have warm cider and cookies to celebrate Harvest and Thanksgiving. If you are unable to • attend the meeting please call me at 784-0618. Sincerely, te fr = a/ 14 g Mary Saarion, Director Parks, Recreation&Forestry • PRINTED SOY INK.,. 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 ta 100°crecycled paper Equal Opportunity Employer • MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETTNG MINUTES Thursday, September 26, 1996 Random Park Building Before the meeting, a short dedication and grand opening was held for the new playground equipment at Random Park. Three families with children attended the grand opening .� even in the terrible weather. Animal crackers, cookies, apple juice and coffee were served. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Burmeister was on vacation, therefore Commissioner Silvis called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present: Silvis, Dentz, Starr, Gunn, Long, and Stevenson. Council Liaison Trude and Director Saarion were also present. APPROVAL OF • MINUTES: Commissioner Gunn made a motion seconded by Commissioner • Long to approve the minutes of July 25. Motion passed unanimously. Note: No minutes were written for the August meeting which was a social picnic for Commissioners and their families. FALL PROGRAMS: Director Saarion reviewed Fall program opportunities reporting that After School Programs were filled and when possible, additional sessions were added. There seems to be a real need for after school activities. Also, Saarion reviewed activities being offered at the Bel Rae. The swimming program was reported to be decreased because of lack of available Water Safety Instructors. There is a reportedly lack of certified instructors throughout the metropolitan area. The search is on for recruitment of WSI's. Commissioner Stevenson requested that staff advertise the calendar of events at the Bel Rae in the next City Newsletter. Commissioners also were interested in receiving a copy of the recent telephone survey for the Bel Rae. Staff will send copies ASAP. Volunteers to help work the Halloween Bash are needed. 111 Commissioner Long volunteered to work that evening. Commissioner Dentz requested that the soccer field at Oakwood be • made wider by 10 - 15 feet. Staff agreed to have that done. BEL RAE: Council member Trude asked the Commissioners to share with her their thoughts and ideas for the Bel Rae. Commissioners as a whole liked the idea of activity at the Bel Rae, the more the better. They also were interested in ensuring that the community benefit for services and activities at the Bel Rae - rather than having it be a business, they are concerned that it keeps the community center perspective. Commissioners voiced concern about VB Digs success and what liability that would put the city in if they were attached to the Community Center. Commissioners continued to voice their opinion that the community center should provide spaces for community group use and activities for residents. PARK IMPROVEMENTS: Director Saarion reported on the pedestrian bridge, informing the Commission that easements have been secured except for Pastor Enterprises - of which the Council has agreed to begin condemnation proceedings although it may not be needed if Pastor works with the Planning Department in securing various agreements and provisions. The outfield fences will be removed and replaced with taller fences at City Hall and Silver View parks. . • The playground is in at Random Park. A list of work for winterizing the parks is being implemented, hopefully to be completed before the weather turns towards the worse. Preparation for rinks will begin as soon as the ground freezes. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Gunn brought up the problem that Pinewood School is having regarding vandalism to the playground equipment. Gunn reported that approximately 8 people volunteered a hard days work to refinish the equipment with linseed oil. Just after the work was completed, it was vandalized with graffiti. Other Pinewood School outdoor facilities have also been vandalized. Commissioner Gunn was seeking ideas for decreasing the risk. ADJOURNMENT: Next meeting was changed to the first Thursday of November since Director Saarion will be attending a conference during the regular meeting date. Because of holidays, it was suggested that the first Thursday in November and December be scheduled for the next meetings. Commissioner Long made a motion seconded by Starr to change the dates to November 7 and December 5 and to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. • STATE OF l / � 6 3 G� ItR1 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES • METRO REGION FISHERIES, 1200 WARNER RD, ST. PAUL, MN 55106 PHONE NO. (612) 772-7957 September 27, 1996 Ms. Mary Saarion City of Mounds View 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View 55112 Dear Ms. Saarion Your application for a permit to control water lilies in Silver View Pond has been received and reviewed. At this time, your request is respectfully denied. During an inspection conducted by DNR personnel on June 26, 1996 it was determined that insufficient justification existed for such control. During the inspection it was apparent that there is little or no use of the ponds surface for recreation. Even if there was recreational use, the water lilies were not so abundant that they would significantly interfere with surface use. Water lilies and other submerged aquatic vegetation serve important functions in all water bodies and are valuable components of every ecosystem. Significant changes in any one part of an aquatic ecosystem affects the integrity of the whole system. Abundant vegetation is not the real problem. The problem is that there are abimdanr nutrients present, and the plants are responding to this by producing growth. If one type of plant is • eliminated, another will take its place - often times a more aggressive one (i.e. Eurasian watermilfoil, • duckweed, plankton algae, etc.). They will likely respond with the same or greater amount of biomass (lbs of vegetation per unit of area) as the water lilies. Water quality will undoubtedly suffer, and with continued disruptions plankton algae will likely become the dominant plant.. According to the regulations for the issuance of aquatic plant management permits (DNR Rule 6280) "... permits may be issued to applicants requesting control of ... vegetation or floating bog that interfere with watercraft use or swimming". Also, "Permits for the destruction of emergent and fl oaun -leaf vegetationetan on including wild rice, bulrush, water lilies, and other vegetation ge talion will not be issued unless the commissioner determines sufficient justification exists". Please be informed that "The terms, conditions or denial of any permit issued pursuant to this order may, within 30 days of receipt of written notice thereof, may be appealed to the commissioner by filing a written request for review. If written request for review is not submitted within said 30 days, the permit decision becomes final" (DNR Rule 6280). In the future, if water lilies become a recreational hindrance we will be happy to reevaluate the situation. Feel free to contact Mike Halverson or Jim Stewart at this office-if you have any further questions. S' erely, -971 41"' 01F9' Regional Fisheries Supervisor mh/cc: Steve Enger - Ecological Services • Brad Johnson- Conservation Officer Kevin Kretsch- Lake Restoration 4111996 WORK PLAN MOUNDS VIEW PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 1. IMPROVE ARDAN PARK - Review plans and recommend improvements to the compost facility located in Ardan Park - work to be planned and funded by Ramsey County. 2 . COMMUNITY GARDENS AT WOODCREST PARK - Offer Woodcrest Park as a community gardens site for residents and/or groups who wish to pursue passive, "with nature" activity in the form -of growing flowers, vegetables, and herbs at Woodcrest Park. 3 . ADVOCATE FOR OFF-STREET BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATHS - Assist the City in planning an activity dedicating the pedestrian bridge over Highway 10 connecting Long Lake Road. Advocate for an off-street path with the improvement to Bronson Drive. Advocate for off-street paths in the Highway 10 / County Rd H projects . Advocate the State for ISTEA funding for Blaine for an off- , street path along County Road J which will provide a bicycle/pedestrian path to The Bridges Golf Course. 4 . PARTICIPATE IN THE COALITION OF CITIES FOR AN INDOOR ICE RINK - Encourage the City to become a partner for indoor ice rink activities to be offered to the residents of the community - offering expanded recreational activities and providing indoor ice for the school and association hockey programs. 5 . PURSUE A FACILITY TO HOUSE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY - Pursue the possibility of purchasing the Bel Rae to serve as a community center housing many services and activities for the community. 6 . SOLICITE FUNDING FOR SUBSIDIZING PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME AND AT-RISK TEENS IN THE COMMUNITY - Prepare grants, look for partnerships, request contributions for subsidizing programs for teens and low income youth, and pursue the possibilities of obtaining a facility for a teen drop-in center. 7 . USE PARK DEDICATION FUNDS TO INSTALL FENCING AT THE VARIOUS YOUTH ATHLETIC FIELDS TO ENHANCE SAFETY OF THE FACILITIES - Fields that need fencing include Hillview, Groveland and 411 City Hall . Mavy • - o��© THIS IS I '•• OLS ' �1r4",Pzrtne(S' OCTOBER 21 - OCTOBER 25, 1996 ADMINISTRATION pursue funding sources applicable to those I want to thank the Council and city employees for components. A budget and selection of a the flowers and thoughtful card delivered to my consultant to facilitate this work will be considered grandmother's funeral. Having been on the in November. The City will likely have to contribute something less than $5,000 to be a part delivering side many times, it is hard to fully say how appreciative it is to be thought of in these situations. of the effort. I will report back in November. Thanks again. ----- Last week.I attended a meeting at TCAAP and reviewed the water treatment facility in New � I warn to update everyone on a few ongoing items. , First, the Brighton used to treat the pollution plume created Quad Rink project is moving along with at the arsenal site. Interesting tour. That's it for the standard bugs still to be worked out. It appears now. Remember the Council meeting is Tuesday that the MASC is considering committing evening. For those interested, the Airport Task emselves to upwards of 1000 hours of ice time tor the fourth rink. This raises questions about the Force will be meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. conditions the other communities agreed to for the other three rinks. The concern is that MASC is Chuck responsible for filling "shoulder" season hours working with the other three communities on their Less then two weeks before the election! The rink commitment. With their additional hours of election judges are ail geared up for the big day. With about 900 absentee ballots coming in, and commitment on the fourth rink, there is some City Hall being open on Saturday and Monday for concern that those new hours will in actuality be in competition with the shoulder season hours. The in-person absentee voting, many judges will be working extra hours before November 5. People issue should be resolved in the master agreement however, by differentiating the hours and MASC's have been very accommodating with their schedules- that really helps me. commitment. In other words, I doubt it will be an impediment to finalizing an agreement I was The Airport Task Force will be meeting with MAC briefed on all this on Wednesday morning with the other communities and MASC officials. representative Roy Ferman on Monday, October 21, at 5:30. The group is once again coming The Council may recall the City, as part cr""the I- together to discuss the noise abatement plan. For 35W Corridor group submitted a planning grant to all of you Internet surfers, MAC has a home page on the Internet that can be accessed for information the Met Council focusing cn housing and economic development along the north I-35W corridor. The regarding a variety of noise, operational and general airport issues (mostly dealing with MSF-'). The oiicaticn did not get approved. The Mayor's cmmittee of the group met and agreed to break website is: http�\:www.macaysat.erg. down the component of the grant application and Dawn NATIONAL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE � �t - ' IRONDALESCHOOL - HIGH • 2425 LONG G LAKE ROAD•NEW BRIGHTON, MINNESOTA 55112•PHONE: (612) 786-520 ,g /RONDA S. 0 FAX: (612) 639-6043 Principal HOWARD DAHL Associate Principal MARK A.TATEOSIAN October 10, 1996 Associate Principal COLLEEN F. WAMBACH To: Irondale Athletic Outdoor Facilities Committee: Maurie Anderson, Glenn Beggin, Carl Colmark, Jim Colletti, Director Student Activities Howard Dahl, Teresa Jacobs, Jed Knuttila, Scott Krohn, JAMES M. COLLETTI Connie Larsen, Bruce Moore, Jim Olson, Dani Osewalt, Jeff Ruikka, Mary Saarian, Mike Schwartz, Gerald Tietz Director Student Services From: Jim Colletti EIOMAS J. LINDGREN Re: Committee Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 30th Time: 4:00 p.m. Site: Irondale High School - Room 106 Agenda: 1. Identify needs for facility upgrade 2. Identify potential conflicts 3. Review present projects now in progress 4. Other concerns from the committee Student Centered—Success is our Business Independent School District No.621 Equal Oppodun fv for Education and F��i�,, DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT ;Si'"-. .:'-- RAMSEry COU? NTYPAa' R,. KSANDR2 EC: R EA'ROL LC O MM_ ISS I ON:"; �- a 'sr nY � r rp 4% h? i5 � z4'"� N:,, t �r � xa ' 7X ,.z ,i... 4:,,, S1.3 ..Nc r �.t , &: f ; m trtisx _ ,„.,,,,,-„,,34..,.:„..„.,,, .,:„-, . Fi�rc'' Ay2' 6 '. n 'IryTEa ti `Ff:17 ii Y' ",:',..r': r :. wt}* 4wIGINUS k. } )+ f Ft .•i , � .. Xr ' r- a ,u,1 T , tR : y =- ,-444ii.- -W , !. 44a.a5S '� - ed -TS - '' -P t w' • �n Fa' �r ,f-,4044 •32k. :> t` j SEPTEMBERi"099• 0P M—v ., ,;� , ,.;:.:::;. .4,,,, 'P:::„i4f,- ,- fr9;04-er. , "-.".---:..-. -,-.. -p...r,!,,,T4:,74.w-, -,-,.--po-af.,:,--' ,::,:w.,...7f- ',...„--tii-7,-, ''',-i, '.:--i'kA; :;-.. '....:c..4-. ...: T � CHAIRMANMARKNOLANS:HOME: 4 •;,,,,42.t.,,:-., , * ,MT 3 � ',4 * � � 463GRANTHAMISTREEt' . . ,. . .. T . �' T" VINNESO55108 " ' - "s M , i` The regular meeting of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Nolan at 6:00 p.m. at his home at 1463 Grantham Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. Members Present: Gary Botzek, Lydia Crawford, Linda Ford, Janey Gohl, Mark Nolan and Al Singer •Members Absent: Tou Thao Staff Present: Greg MackLarry Holmberg and Cheryl Myron APPROVAL OF AGENDA I Chairman Nolan asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Mack said that because the location of the meeting was changed, item #4 "PRESENTATION BY RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS GROUP," has been postponed until the October 8 meeting. Mr. Mack indicated that Mr. Holmberg would be late to the meeting and recommended that item #5, "RECOMMENDA- TION REGARDING THE PROPOSED HIGHWAY 96 REGIONAL TRAIL CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN" be postponed until his arrival. Mr. Botzek moved, seconded by Ms. Ford, that the agenda be approved as amended. Motion carried. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Nolan asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Ford moved, seconded by Mr. Singer, that the minutes of the August 13, 1996, meeting be approved as mailed. Motion carried. • 1 REPORT ON STATUS OF 3M/BATTLE CREEK PARTNERSHIP Mr. Mack gave an overview of discussions and correspondence with 3M to date. Chairman • Nolan feels that the Commission should take the lead role in discussions with 3M. Mr. Botzek will send a letter to Mr. Jim Jensen at 3M and follow-up with a telephone call. Mr. Mack mentioned that he is meeting with Jody Yungers and Mark Themig, department staff, to discuss the department's volunteer program, including "park partner" opportunities with area corporations. STATE OF THE PARKS REPORT Chairman Nolan will provide Commission members with a draft of the report for review. UPDATE ON RAMSEY COUNTY ARENA SYSTEM EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Mack reported that on September 3, the County Board approved an amendment to the 1997 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget of $2.6 million for construction of a new ice arena adjacent to Highland Arena to be financed from the following sources: $1 million 1997 County CIP bonds (major projects); $250,000 County 1997 CIP bonds (renovation funds recommended by CIPAC); $1 million appropriation by the St. Paul City Council; $250,000 Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC) new construction grant; and $100,000 MASC • renovation grant. The County Board also approved a $580,000 capital improvement budget for improvements to existing ice arenas to be financed with $290,000 from the County's 1997 CIP bonds and grant funds to be requested from the MASC. On September 10, the County Board approved an amendment to the 1997 CIP budget in the amount of $500,000 for participation in the proposed MASC ice arena complex at the Minnesota National Sports Center to secure full priority access to ice time on one ice arena within the complex for Ramsey County residents. The Board has directed the County Manager and Mr. Mack to analyze the impact of the proposed MASC ice arena complex on the Ramsey County arena system, clarify the fiscal commitment by participating municipalities and assess the feasibility of recovering the County's financial contribution to the project. Mr. Mack will keep the Commission informed on these issues. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED HIGHWAY 96 REGIONAL TRAIL CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN Copies of the master plan were distributed. Mr. Holmberg gave an overview of the master plan. He indicated that the trail is an integral part of the Highway 96 redevelopment project which has been approved by affected municipalities. Ms. Ford moved, seconded by Mr. • 2 Singer, that the Commission recommend approval of the Highway 96 Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. Motion carried. • DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Mack said the County Board approved the contract with Midwest Golf Domes, L.L.C. for construction of a golf dome at Goodrich Golf Course. Mr. Mack said the St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners met on September 9 but did not take action on the joint powers agreement and master plan amendment for the Vadnais-Sucker lakes area of Snail Lake Regional Park. Mr. Mack indicated that he and Mr. Bernie Bullert, General Manager of the St. Paul Water Utility, met with the plant staff and maintenance crew of the Water Utility prior to the meeting. The joint powers agreement and master plan will be considered for approval by the St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners on September 24 and will be presented to the County Board at their October 1 meeting. Upon approvai by the two boards, the master plan will be forward to the Metropolitan Council for review. REPORTS FROM CHAIRMAN AND OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS None • OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT Upon appropriate motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Cheryl Myran • 3 • From: "Pam Sheldon" <MOUNDS VIEW/PAMS> To: ChuckW, MikeU, MaryS, RickJ Date sent: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 12:36:06 +0000 Subject: Buildings for Telecommunications Companies Copies to: PamS, JimE The question has come up from one of the telecommunications companies about whether--if they go on our water tower--could they build accessory buildings in the park to house their equipment. I have talked with Bob Long about this, and reviewed our Zoning Code. Our conclusion is that they cannot without amending the Zoning Code. The park is in the PF district. It only allows - public buildings and uses - public parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, parking areas and golf courses - public sewers., water lines and water storage areas - public streets, easements and other public ways, highways and thoroughfares - treatment and pumping facilities and other public utility and public service facilities. The companies offering telecommunications services are not public or • even quasi-public (they are not regulated by the PUC) but are private. Therefore the Zoning Code would have to be amended to allow a private company to construct buildings to house their equipment. Bob Long suggested a conditional use permit process. It would be easy enough to write up. I have not asked Bob Long, however, whether the moratorium in effect at this time would preclude an ordinance amendment until the end of the moratorium. My guess is that we could put the ordinance on the books but could not use it until the overall ordinance is done. A grey area is whether they could put their "private" equipment in our existing "public" buildings if we could find enough space and rent to them. This may be a policy matter as well as a legal matter. Just wanted to let you know so that as you work with these companies, we don't run into an expected hangup where we have given them tower space but there is no place to put their equipment. We could not issue building permits for buildings on sites in our parks under the current Code. • • "THIS IS IT" PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY WEEK OF OCTOBER 7 - 11, 1996 PARKS: Continued work to accomplish mowing and turf management activities on athletic fields. Also, work at Random has begun and will continue in the next weeks to re-energize the building and park with repairs and cosmetic improvements. The fencing replacement at City Hall and Silver View fields has begun with participation by the parks crew in removing the concrete skirt. The new fencing will not have concrete skirting as it is a hazard. The fenceline will be surrounded with ag-lime as a continuation of the warning track, and the area will be chemically treated for weeds each spring. Steve has been providing assistance with the new Irondale Fast Pitch Softball field. He has been providing grading and layout work. The school coaches and booster clubs are very appreciative of Steve's work. Zack Hanson from Ramsey County called to inform us that the County Commissioners passed the plan for improvements at the compost facility located at Ardan Park. The work will not begin until Spring 1997. • RECREATION: Sharie has been working on preparation of the Budget Newsletter which will be completed this week. Likewise, programs and information for the November/December City Newsletter is being prepared. Programs are being supervised and special arrangements made for upcoming MEA activities and trips. There has been at least three groups that have called and are interested in using the Bel Rae for various gatherings. Appointments for meeting at the Bel Rae have been made for those who are thinking about its use. Staff continues to plan activities to be offered in the Bel Rae. A new activity for mid November to mid December is line dancing instruction. Staff attended a meeting last Monday evening hosted by the School District (Community Education) who invited school district wide athletic associations and City Parks and Recreation staff to discuss athletic field availability. Association members have expressed great concern regarding the difficulties in using school facilities, and with the lack of maintenance of such facilities. While City facilities are available and well maintained, there are not enough city facilities to fulfill the demand and needs of athletic associations. The school district is lacking funds for improvements and maintenance - and while that is understood by the associations - the school districts reluctance to permit the associations from maintaining the fields through the summer is a frustration to the association members. Example used: Mounds View High School Baseball field needed mowing, the district didn't have the time and Babe Ruth offered to mow it themselves - but the district did not approve the Babe Ruth team to mow it. They played the game on grass that was as high as their mid-calves. While some athletic fields are better than • others, there is a problem with cooperativeness regarding shared use of school facilities with the • community athletic associations during non-school time. While cities have little authority regarding school facility scheduling and maintenance, some facilities have joint powers agreement history such as Edgewood facilities which offers a little more opportunity for the City to become a partner in ensuring community use and upkeep of the facilities. When it comes to the High Schools, cities have little influence regarding maintenance and scheduling of athletic fields. Additional meetings will be scheduled in the future in an attempt to serve the community needs for the use of school and city athletic facilities. FORESTRY: Rick's crew continues to trim park trees. This week they trimmed Groveland Park trees. Hardest hit were the trees located along the athletic field sidelines and behind the backstop. Rick informed me that the parks trees are getting large enough that hand trimming is almost impossible - and future contract trimming will be necessary. CABLE TV: Pat has been over-booked with all the cable coverage for candidates. The month of October will require more time than usual because of all the requests for taping coverage, in addition to the regular monthly programs. In addition, Jerry Skelly Sr. and Pat are working to complete the "Srs. On the Run" episode that needs a wrap-up. • • air! CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Agenda Section 1 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: I16111124 4j5 ominc STAFF REPORT Report Date: 10/31/96 COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING DATE c;r'es:-vartwo`e` November 4, 1996 —. Special Order of Bus. Consent Agenda Public Hearings X Council Business Item Description: Quad Rink Update • Executive Director's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: I have already talked with some of the Council about this and reported in the last This Is It. If you have any questions where this is at, we can discuss it Monday evening. c4/....z. Chuck Whiting, City ministrator i • RECOMMENDATION: • 10/29/96 18:13 FAX 7855699 NSC 0 001 MASC. • /Aiii err ,.% October 25, 1996 TO: NSC Super Rink Partners Torn Duffy Facsimile: 783-8248 Matt Fulton Facsimile: 638-2044 Bill Thompson Facsimile: 767-6531 Jerry Linke Facsimile: 784-3462 Al Hofstedt Facsimile: 767-6531 Chuck Whiting Facsimile: 784-3462 Bill Ottensmann Facsimile: 767-6531 Elwyn Tinklenberg Facsimile: 323-5682 Dennis Probst Facsimile: 633-7839 Roger Fraser Facsimile: 785-6156 Brian Fritsinger Facsimile: 633-7839 Steve Regnier Facsimile: 591-5591 James Chalmers Facsimile: 490-4699 Greg Mack Facsimile: 777-6519 Terry Schwerm Facsimile: 490-4699 Paul McCarron Facsimile: 323-5682 Robert Benke Facsimile: 638-2044 Tim Yantos Facsimile: 323-5682 • i FR: Paul D. Erickson Executive Director Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission RE: STATUS REPORT The purpose of this memo is to provide a summary of our last meeting. L Membership in the Super Rink 500K 25 Year Guarantee Rink I City of Coon Rapids City of Coon Rapids Rink II City of Blaine City of Blaine Rink III Ramsey County Cities of:New Brighton, Mounds View, Arden Hills, Shoreview Rink IV* MASC, Centennial Hockey Assn+ MASC, Centennial± Anoka County HRA will be issuing up to S8.0 million of G.U. backed revenue bonds. Guarantees for the bonds will be provided by the participating cities and the MASC. •*Thc MASC is prepared to step up to the plate and be the principle responsible govern- mental unit for the fourth rink. The MASC is in the process of securing additional parties for the last 50% of the fourth sheet. MINNESOTA AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION 1700 105th Avenue NE•(lame,Minnesota 55449-4500•612/765-5630•lax 612/785-5699-Idd 512/297-5353 J. .14 r.ti r dootfb9 NSC C2002 II. Relationship of MASC as Operator to all Parties With the advent of the MASC assuming greater responsibility for the fourth rink, there is no change in the status of the other parties as far as risk or benefits. A_ Winter Season (October 15 -March 15; 1320 hours/rink). Each rink's respective partner(s)will be responsible to consume these 1320 hours. (Note: there are no unsold hours in the Twin Cities in this time period). B. Spring(March 15 - May 30)/Fall (September 1 - October 15). Each rink's respective partner(s) has the responsibility to consume 440 hours in the spring and 320 hours in the fall, for a total of 760 hours. However,the MASC will rnarket all spring/fall ice hours that are released back to the facility. Currently the MASC has parties willing to contract for 2000 hours in the spring/fall season [2000 hours divided by 4=500 hours/rink]. If the parties choose to release all of their 760 hours/rink of the spring/fall ice, the MASC is confident that all of these hours can be contracted before the facility opens. • NOTE: all hours that are marketed bythe MASC in the spring/fall pring/fall are always credited equally to all four sheets. C. Summer(June/July/August). The MASC is responsible for all summer hours. Every hour that the MASC books over 2080 hours is credited to all parties equally. III. Master Agreement We are close to incorporating all concerns of the partners in the Master Agreement. Please note that the section has been clarified to guarantee that all parties retain full rights after 25 years but have no minimum guarantee after that time. IV. Time Table November 25, 1996 -the MASC Board will meet to award Mighty Duck grants and to approve the Super Rink project. December, 1996 - all government parties need to make all contingencies final so that the Master Agreement can be executed. OCT-31-96 THU 16:48 WAI/CONTINUUM FAX NO, 2235092 P. 01 FAX MEMORANDUM WAI Continuum TO: Cathy Bennett ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT FROM: Dean,A,. Olsen CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MASTER PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN DATE: Oct. 31, 1996 RE: Be!Rae Community Center Preliminary PIans #90614 • • Based on your,discussions with Dave Wolterstorff of our office and your proposed sketch, the enclosed plans for the development of the Bel Rae Community Center are submitted for your use. The plans are indicated as option 8a and 8b. Option 8a reflects a small addition being added to the facility, with the interior receiving minor renovation work. Option 8b represents the completed project as programmed with the addition of the gymnasium and volleyball courts. The work completed in the first phase (8a) serves as the bases for the following phase (8b). Should you require any additional information or assistance with these plans, please feel free to contact me. • • • 381 Ease Kellogg Sive. • St.Poul Minnesota 55101 cx 612.223-5092 612-227-0044 PQM list:. �', iWenonsin Office ali f :1L:1.1 nim ' —'�v 2125 Ailoona Averx;e Eau Claim.Wisconsin 54701 '7 ,,, 15 Years of Committment to Excellence and Customer Savice kMO.-., 1,f1 1.2'Y,.2 AS 1 t.4,1-01-d0 Mu io.4a WH1/UUNIINUUII FAX NO. 2235092 P. 02 OPTION 8a This is the base plan for the community center. Included in this option are areas for the following: - Teen Activities/Lounge - Seniors - Community Education - Children's Education - Classrooms -Dance Floor - CHS Daycare The following items are related to the development of this plan: - A 3,500 s.f. addition to the existing buildingto house aportion of the - Separate CHS Daycare dropoff-areas for Pthe daycare and the remaining rmainin building - The existing main entry has been revised showing the front doors relocated; a smaller vestibule and separate lobby area. This renovation makes the plan function better, however, it could be eliminated and the existing front entry retained. -Movable walls/partitions can be utilized in the teen activity area, CHS classrooms and at the Children's education/classroom areas -lithe City wants to comply with ADA guidelines for toilet facilities, the existing restrooms need to be expanded and renovated. -The restrooms and kitchen would be shared areas S / - - ---- -- -- 111J1 111.4, L.L...).,JI•J•JC. 1, U::: -3IA V314110.4 m % : I, • ...„=-,.. e.!...c.;!0::. • --. S$31:1CCY , ••..-: ••• :t. ; "4 I I 1 s°"',.e:•; •NY3.1. . . ....I. .. -.,-- t:„:".e.i.r:ilio• ! • •Meg:A sopino.w co:J.223,-J , . , : ..--.. • .•. .. • ... • .•••%i s! ! t:. .:4 . . ...•,-.44-- rid r., ! • • i ','' ,'. •Lur ......, e, 1 , • ..c—. • 4.i..4,C..• ;, oc; ' .:. 60.i.artrou Allowc,tieco•=soesocce"'!'•';'''0: I • . . 0 I / • •. 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Included in this option ogramm on are the following: P� areas for - Teen Activities/Lounge - Seniors - Community Education - Children's Education - Classrooms -Dance Floor - CHS Daycare - Volleyball Courts - Gymnasium The following items arc related to the development of this plan: -The addition of a four(4) court Volleyball building with support spaces - The addition of a multi purpose Gymnasium - The relocation of the Teen Activity/Lounge areas to the new building -Expansion of the existing parking lot - The relocation of the CHS Daycare and the children's educational areas. This cost should be very minimal, since these spaces were designed to be interchangeable in the previous • option. - The addition of a new main entry and drop off area to the facility The work completed in the first phase(8a) serves as the bases for the following.phase(8b). The final phase allows the project to grow to its full development. With respect to the plans and placement of areas the following should be noted: - The relocation of the Teen Center allows for a centralized activity area, adjacent to other activity areas -The relocation of the Daycare allows for a private area away from the major activity areas - The relocation of the Educational areas allows for these areas to be adjacent the major entrances and direct access to the users and neighborhood residents - The dance floor area is increased with the relocation of the teen center Call with any comments or concerns. D:1WPWIN601906I 41CORRSP1M!MOI.DAO • UW-.i1-55 •1•HU 15:51 WAI/CON1INLJUI1 FAX NO. 2235092 P. 06 . . ; . •::-..........ii ; ' :s.:.•..-1,_;, 5,,,,::.;:::: ; vz.OSBNN/i4. MITA SCINflOite! ; • -- • ,.. .•! i ; ai , •....•" ..:..,i I . ! ;owl .t ; . .. • NY141. .. ; • , 1 ,..- ...) -;1'..."%c . ..;•::......n 1 . eS36.C:Cv ..• :'...... .:'.4; I .:,••<'=.. .t!..11'4:1. i: Mai A. SC N n 0 W. 'Z'O.AltiC410 ;1.,, ! : ... •. s''...:...!.......;.:•: . 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FEE: $5.00 at the door • $4.00 seniors (60 8t older) D.J. and Instruction by Chuck Bowes The Bulletin Nov. 6. 1996 Page 7 - heet .ice arena in Blaine is ago .. , . . Fours Hockey legend Immediately following the that the facility will not be dedicated J g Brooklyn Park decision, MASC solely to high school hockey. ` There's not a ``Herb Brooks Executive Director Paul Erickson "There's not a shortage of spec- contacted other interested parties. tator arenas with Mariucci, Target shortage of spectator --joins loins effort Following discussions,the Centennial Center, Aldrich Arena, some of Hockey Boosters opted for a half those," said Erickson. "There's a ..arenas . . . There's a by Greg Schmidt share for the remaining ice sheet. shortage of the developmental rinks." of the As the old adage goes, if you With an imminent deadline, the That expected development shortage want, the job done right, do it MASC agreed to take control of the effort will be led by Herb Brooks, developmental yourlf. - remaining half share to pave the way former coach of the U.S. Olympic That's just what the Minnesota for construction. team, Golden Gophers and.North rinks." Amateur• Sports Commission "The key thing—with the clock Stars. (MASC) did at a press conference, : ticking and to start construction in the "It's really exciting to be a part Nov. 1?announcing that it will begin spring—we felt that we had to step of this thing," said Brooks "My role Wayne Erickson, construction next spring on a $10 up to the plate. We're talking to is to try to help the amateur sports million,'four-sheet ice arena, offs- several other communities for the last commission to develop the necessary executive director, cially known as the Super Rink,at the 50 percent,"said Erickson. ' programs to go with this really unique National Sports Center in Blaine. • . , facility." Brooks, a Shoreview resi- MASC Coon Rapids, Blaine and the Four Olympic-size rinks dent, will not receive compensation , four-city consortium of Mounds The facility will consist of four for the position. , View,New Brighton,Amen Hills and Olympic-size sheets of ice under one ' Shoreview — financed by Ramsey roof in a 120,000 square foot. build- Women's hockey training site said act maybe County — have approved commit- ing. - Erickson also said that the U.S. 1 ments of$500,000 each for three of Seating would be available for Olympic committee has named the just the beginning of the development , the ice sheets. But the project appear- 500 people per rink, with the capa- Twin Cities as one of three cities as a of multi-sheet ice arenas across the ed in dire straits after a late pullout a bility to add up to 800 seats to any of community development site for four country. "We do anticipate that the month ago by Brooklyn Paris,promp- the four rinks. Based on MASC sports: cross-country skiing, biathlon, southern suburbs will have a proposal ` ting.the MASC to participate in research,a typical high school hockey speed skating and women's hockey. before the MASC in 1997. ownership of the fourth sheet. Or at game draws about 500 people. The latter will be based at the Blaine The Super Rink is expected to lean half of it. But Erickson reiterated the fact facility. open in the fall of 1998. • 1111 • letter to the editor of our local papers. • We all have the opportunity to become involved with our city as much or as little as we want. Seize the opportunity; talk to our council members and mayor, they are our representatives. Bel-Rae plans Sherry Gunn To the editor. Mounds View I want to thank the Mounds View City Council and staff for the very informative meeting Oct. 21 con- cerning the Bel-Rae. It was obvious that a lot of hard work has gone into the development plans for our community center.The seven plans that were shown showed that you as a council and staff have listened, via the survey, to what the community wants to see happen to the Bel-Rae. I realize that there are j those opposed to-tire-whole Tia;it way it was purchased; etc, but we have it, let's put it to the best use possible. III If it can serve as a gathering spot . for the community—great! If it can generate revenue and add to our tax base — wonderful. As a resident of a Mounds View, I see a need for our., community to have a place that can offer services, recreational opportu- nities,meeting space, teen and senior space, banquet facilities and space for our community theater group, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc. We have the place,let's move on with the plans. Some complain that the city council doesn't listen —it's hard to listen when nothing is being said. Every resident of this city has the opportunity to be heard. Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public, yet the council chambers are usually empty.Council members and city hall have phone numbers — call them with your opinions. Write a letter. Send it to each of the members. Send it as a •