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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Packet - September 27, 2007
Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission Meeting Agenda September 27, 2007 6:30 P.M. 1. Roll Call 2. Disc Golf Neighborhood Meeting (Name of proposed course?) Oakwood/Greenwood Mike Snelson from Fairway Flyerz will give an overview of the course layout / plan. Consideration is being given to using culvert crossings at two of three locations that cross the creek as opposed to bridge crossings. Disc Golf Course Schedule and Overall Project Plan — The Commission may want to consider and discuss an overall plan. Possible items to discuss: • Start with 9-hole at this time. Identify any issues. Construct an interim parking lot see what the need is first before committing to construction. If successful, consider additional 9-hole at a later date • Tentative Schedule: City Council Work Session in October 1, 2007 (or October 8t1') — provide update to Council, October 8th set Public Hearing date, October 22nd hold Public Hearing / Order the Project (9-hole course). • Perform some clearing this fall • Most construction occurring next spring • Rest Room Plan: have at least one rest room placed on site • Trash Can Placement Plan — every third hole (3) — start with temporary mounting system to ensure they are placed at optimum locations • Include Information Board: Course layout, information where get maps, reminder that success of the course depends on being good stewards on this facility... • What will be the official name of the course if ordered? • Other Issues.... 3. Approval of minutes from the August 23, 2007 meeting. 4. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on issues of concern. 5. Forestry Update - Rick Wriskey 6. YMCA Update — There will not be a YMCA representative present at the meeting. The YMCA has however provided a written update. 7. Unfinished Business: a.) Developing a Volunteer Coach of the Year award and naming it after Patrick "Homer" Holmes. The YMCA was to check on other Coach of the Year Awards and criteria. Staff has submitted criteria for Mounds View Citizen of the year. The Commission made a motion to direct staff to assemble a plaque recognizing Patrick Holmes and his dedication to the Mounds View community by coaching youth through our Park and Recreation/ YMCA programs. Staff would like the Commission to review and discuss the wording on the plaque and to determine when it should be presented. Staff is looking for direction as to when it should be presented: either as soon as it is available, or at the next Town Hall meeting along with other Citizen awards - scheduled for April 2008. b.) Policy/program for memorials within City Parks. The Commission will develop and consider a written program/paragraph establishing criteria and process for residents wishing to commemorate a memorial for former residents. Such a memorial may include planting a tree, dedicating a bench, etc. The Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission recommends the following policy for residents wishing to place memorials in city parks: 1. Resident(s) will be allowed to request any city park for their memorial, to be approved by the Commission. 2. Resident(s) will agree to pay for the cost of proposed memorial and installation. 3. Resident(s) will work with city staff to purchase a product similar to existing park equipment so it will compliment or enhance existing park aesthetics. 4. If a tree is requested, resident(s) will work with the city forester to purchase a tree of desirable type for preferred park location. 5. Resident(s) will pay for a plaque, if desired, to attach on or near the memorial. 6. The Mounds View Parks Department will provide for general upkeep of the memorial, as it fits with any regular park maintenance. 7. The City of Mounds View will not pay to replace any memorial that is damaged beyond repair by vandalism or weather -related incidents. However, the resident(s) will be notified if such an incident occurs. 8. The Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will make every effort to work with resident(s) to honor the memorial request and make a recommendation to the Mounds View City Council for final approval. c,) Reward system for Park Watch Program — the Commission has directed staff to discuss this proposal with Finance Director to determine funding sources. The Finance Director has indicated that cities can only fund rewards for felony crimes. Given that vandalism does not typically rise to that level, City funds cannot be used for such a program. However, individual citizens could start a crime stoppers fund that could pay out rewards. d.) Lakeside Lions Park Playground Improvement Project — The Lakeside Lions Park Improvement Committee met on June 20, 2007. One of the issues discussed was Lakeside Lions Park Playground Improvement Project. The playground equipment is planned to be replaced. Plans have been created along with a cost estimate of $90,000. This project proposal was included in the June 28, 2007 Commission reports/updates. The Lions have donated $50,000 towards this project. The Spring Lake Park Parks and Recreation Commission indicated that they would be in favor of putting $20,000 towards this project. Does the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission want to consider providing $20,000 in matching funds? Before acting on this request, the Commission has requested information pertaining to the availability and projections of the Park Dedication Fund. 8. New Business: a.) Bethlehem Baptist Church letter thanking them for donations — to be signed by Parks and Recreation Commissioners. Bethlehem Baptist Church has recently donated $6,632.50 to the City of Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department. These funds will be deposited into to the Park Dedication Fund. The City Council has indicated a desire to return to having a committee / informal group meeting with representatives of Bethlehem Baptist Church to discuss possible funds / expenditures for future donations. b.) Pathway around Silver View Pond — Bicycle and pedestrian conflicts. Resident requested what can be done? City Staff will provide some suggestions c.) Woodcrest Park - Staff has received a request from citizens to take action to establish the park as it was originally conveyed to the neighborhood then the wetland were created - "with open waters to attract wildlife". A request has been made to muck out the wetlands to make them deeper and less conducive to cattail growth. It was also requested that the trees that boarder the wetland be thinned up to allow for better viewing of the park. d.) Skate Board Park — The Parks and Recreation Commission received a request during the public input of the August 23, 2007 meeting to look into the possibility of a Skate park in Mounds View. Background information from when a skate park was reviewed by the Parks Commission has been included in this meeting packet. Staff will also provide operational information pertaining to Skate Parks in other Communities. e.) Parks Promotional Video — The City has hired a full time cable coordinator, Vanessa Van Alstine. A suggestion has been made to re -execute the parks video in the summer when there is activity (softball, baseball, etc) going on. The Commission may want to consider discussing the details of this video at this meeting. Suggestion for the video are: 1) Showcase each park giving it's name and location 2) Include Lions Lakeside Park (fishing pier —hopefully some residents will be using it) and Arden Park (in the Fall when residents are dumping leaves) 3) Ms. Van Alstine could take video footage of YMCA park activities this fall at city parks (adult and youth). She should contact Dan Weldon for field use schedule of various events. Also disc golf at Silverview. This footage could be spliced into the Commissioner "tour" as we showcase each park with dialogue at a later date. 4) Which park should we save for the winter to showcase the warming house and ice rink? 5) We could do a shoot during a weekday at Greenfield Park and invite a local daycare or two for kids playing on the playground. Anyone available to do the intro? 6) Other ideas77777 f.) Other New Business? 9. Commissioner/Staff Reports: a) Oakwood Park — Soccer Field / Irrigation Project Update —The tuff on this site has come in quite well. The City will be accepting the seeding part of the contract this fall. The irrigation system has been tested and has operated, however is not currently connected to a power source and will therefore not be accepted until sometime next year. b) Oakwood Playground Equipment Replacement Project Update — The equipment has been delivered. The drainage system and concrete border apron has been installed. The equipment at Oakwood has been tentatively scheduled to be installed in mid -October. c) Hillview Playground Equipment Replacement Project Update — The equipment has been delivered. The drainage system at Oakwood has been installed. The equipment at Oakwood has been tentatively scheduled to be installed on October 8, 2007. d) Random Park - The border curbing around the play equipment has been installed. The basketball court has also been installed. The landscaping was completed last weekend as part of a Boy Scout — Eagle Scout Merit Badge achievement project. e) Park Sign Replacement Program Update — The Commission selected the style and colors for the park sign on August 23, 2007. Four signs have been ordered. These are for: Silver View, Random, Hillview, and Groveland parks. f) Silver View Pond Aerator — quotes to install the electrical for the two aerators, including tuners, will be obtained in late winter/early spring. $5,000 has been included in the proposed 2008 Budget to run electrical lines to these aerators. g) Spring Lake — several property owners around the lake, including the City, were not able to submit permit applications for weed removal within the lake for 2007. The DNR cited that the deadline for submittal was August 1, 2007 and informed the City that it was late in the year for this treatment — this type of permit expires on September 1st. This permit was for "recreational access". The DNR stated that the area near the fishing was already treated. h) Any Other Reports? 10. Request for future agenda items/other business Possible Items for October 25`1' Agenda September 12, 2007 ORRIN • 011.17 °i'PQrs • Pa r tne6k4' OAKWOOD PARK / GREEN FIELD PARK DISC GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING NOTICE Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10 Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Dear Resident / Property Owner: The City of Mounds View invites all interested parties to attend a public informational meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mounds View City Hall, located at 2401 Highway 10, across from the Community Center. The purpose of the meeting is to inform property owners that the Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission is currently investigating the feasibility of constructing a Disc Golf Course in your neighborhood. Also, we wish to address any questions that you may have and solicit public input, comments, and suggestions on this proposal. The proposed disc golf area would be located north of Oakwood Park and east / northeast of Greenfield Park (see attached map). Should this proposal proceed, the plan would be to construct a 9-hole course in the spring of 2008. The course would be monitored and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Commission. If the 9-hole course is successful, the City may consider expanding the Course to 18 holes. Please note that the proposal of a Disc Golf Course in this area has not been finalized by the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission nor has it been approved by the City Council. The only authorization given has been to develop a draft course layout and to determine if a course in this area could be feasible. If you cannot attend the meeting, your written comments are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Dazenski, Parks Supervisor, at 763- 717-4066 or email at him at steve.dazenski@ci.mounds-view.mn.us Sincerely, Greg Lee Public Works Director Telephone Number: 763-717-4051 Fax Number: 763-784-3462 Email: greg.lee@ci.mounds-view.mn.us Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission Meeting Minutes August 23, 2007 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order: 6:32 PM Roll Call: Kunz, Kroeger, Palm, Peterson, Arel, Staff Present: Lee, Dazenski, Weldon 2. Approval of minutes from the July 26, 2007 meeting. Changes to 5a: The Lake Owners Association has not been officially formed and should not be recognized as a group yet. Motion to approve as amended by Arel, 2" `' by Peterson. Motion Passed 5-0. 3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on issues of concern. A family approached the commission about putting in a skatepark. Concern with vandalism, cost and location. There has been a need expressed by resident youth at the MVCC. Direct staff to resurrect notes from past meetings and contact Shoreview and New Brighton regarding vandalism. 4. YMCA Update: Dan Weldon Summer programs have concluded and thank you to volunteer coaches. Event Center 27 weddings booked this year 2007; 8 booked for 2008. and some Mounds View School District meetings are held there. Safety Camp went well last week. Fall soccer: 140 children registered with 14 teams at various age groups. and Lambert. Oakwood will be used for next summer leagues. Fall adult softball league has 6 teams Also business meetings/seminars Played at Silverview, Hillview, 5. Unfinished Business: a.) Disc Golf Course — At the July 26, 2007 meeting the Commission directed Staff to identify costs associated with the bridges and parking lot. There are three bridges that are proposed. The City currently has two of the bridges. The plan for the .3`d bridge would be to have it built by Stillwater Correctional Institute inmates. Costs estimates associated with this 3`d bridge are still being developed. Disc Golf Course Schedule and Overall Project Plan — The Commission may want to consider and discuss an overall plan. Possible items to discuss: • Start with 9-hole at this time. Identify any issues. If successful, consider additional 9-hole at a later date • Construct an interim parking lot see what the need is first before committing to construction. Cost for Class 5 would be about $2,000. • Layout Schedule: Neighborhood Meeting late September, City Council Work Session in October. • Order Project in October • Perform some clearing this fall • Most construction occurring next spring • Rest Room Plan: have at least one rest room placed on site • Trash Can Placement Plan — every third hole (3) — start with temporary mounting system to ensure they are placed at optimum locations (approximately $280 per can) • Include Information Board? Course layout, information where get maps, reminder that success of the course depends on being good stewards on this facility... o Direct staff to schedule a neighborhood meeting, invite area residents to September meeting. We will need course layout and cost estimates for this meeting. Also invite Mike Snelson from Fairway Flyerz and City Forester, Rick Wriskey to attend. 6. New Business: a.) Recognition of Patrick Holmes for all that he has done for the City's youth sports programs. *A card of appreciation was signed by the Commissioners b.) Developing a Volunteer Coach of the Year award and naming it after Patrick "Homer" Holmes. To be presented at the Town Hall Meeting. Weldon will contact area YMCAs about other Coach of the Year Awards and criteria. Lee will also gather criteria for Mounds View Citizen of the year. Motion by Kroeger to direct staff to assemble a plaque recognizing Patrick Holmes and his dedication to the Mounds View community by coaching youth through our Park and Recreation/ YMCA programs to be presented either as soon as it is made or next spring at the Town Hall meeting. 2nd by Peterson. Motion Passed 5-0 c.) Policy/program for memorials within City Parks. Should the Commission and City establish criteria and a process for residents wishing to commemorate residents via tree plantings, benches, etc. Commissioners will develop and consider a written program/paragraph establishing criteria for such memorials to review at September meeting. d.) Reward system for informal Park Watch Program — this has been discussed with Police Department. Should the Commission wish to proceed with this program, it will be discussed with the City's legal counsel. Questions arise about where funds should come from with respect to where vandalism takes place (i.e. park buildings, City Hall, MVCC). Specific to vandalism or other crimes in parks and within the city. Direct staff to discuss funding sources with the Finance Director. *Recovered disc golf net — a disc golf net was stolen from Silver View Park. A citizen who plays disc golf spotted the missing net on ebay and alerted staff. The alleged perpetrator has been apprehended and charges are pending. e.) Lakeside Lions Park Playground Improvement Project — The Lakeside Lions Park Improvement Committee met on June 20, 2007. One of the issues discussed was Lakeside Lions Park Playground Improvement Project. The playground equipment is planned to be replaced. Plans have been created along with a cost estimate of $90,000. This project proposal was included in the June 28, 2007 Commission reports/updates. The Lions have donated $50,000 towards this project. The Spring Lake Park Parks and Recreation Commission indicated that they would be in favor of putting $20,000 towards this project. Does the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Coinrission want to consider providing $20,000 in matching funds? It would be assembled by the City of Spring Lake Park's Public Works Department. Direct Staff to get Park Dedication Funds availability and projections according to Park Improvement Plan from City Finance Director at September meeting. f.) Other New Business? NONE 7. Commissioner/Staff Reports: a) Oakwood Park — Soccer Field / Irrigation Project Update —Staff has been monitoring vegetation growth in the newly created field. There are some weeds but are annual in nature and will be abated next spring. The contractor will overseed and fertilize entire field this fall. Fencing to be done this fall. b) Oakwood and Hillview Playground Equipment Replacement Project Update — The equipment has been delivered. The drainage system at Oakwood has been installed. The equipment at Oakwood has been tentatively scheduled to be installed in late September. The equipment at Hillview is scheduled to be removed next week. The contractor will add border curbing on all three playground areas (Oakwood, Hillview, and Random) during the second week in September. The contractor will start installing the Hillview playground equipment shortly after that (about 3 days). The playground equipment at Oakwood will be installed by City crews in late September. . c) The YMCA Advisory Committee Meeting Update — There was a meeting on August 6, 2007. d) Park Sign Replacement Program Update — one half of the park signs are budgeted to be upgraded in 2007 and the other half in 2008. Pictures of the signs will be presented at the meeting. A third option was discussed to use the style of option 1, with only blue and green colors in option 2. Motion by Kunz, 2"d by Peterson to choose option 1. Motion Passed 3-2. e) Silver View Pond Aerator — Two aerators have been installed at Silver View Pond. The aerators are currently being operated on a temporary basis is to determine their effectiveness. $5,000 has been included in the proposed 2008 Budget to run electrical lines to these aerators. Direct staff to get an actual cost of installation with timers. f) Spring Lake — A member of the proposed Spring Lake Owners Association approached Staff on August 6, 2007 regarding submitting a permit for weed removal within the lake for 2007. Staff contacted Neil Vanderboshen of the DNR in regards to submitting a permit application. Mr. Vanderboshen stated not to submit the permit citing that the deadline for submittal was August 1, 2007. Mr. Vanderboshen also informed Staff that it was late in the year for this treatment — this type of permit expires on September 15t. This permit is for "recreational access". Mr. Vanderboshen stated that the area near the fishing was already treated. g) Parks Promotional Video — A suggestion has been made to re -execute the parks video in the summer when there is activity (softball, baseball, etc) going on. The City has hired a full time cable coordinator, Vanessa Van Alstine. Ms. Van Alstine is schedule to start employment with the City on August 29th. Once settled into her new position, Ms. Van Alstine can assist in the creation of this video. The Commission may want to consider discussing the details of this video at this meeting. h) Bethlehem Baptist Church has donated $6,632.50 to the City of Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department. These funds will be deposited into to the Park Dedication Fund. i) Any Other Reports? NONE 8. Request for future agenda items/other business Items for September 27th Agenda *Oakwood neighborhood meeting *Skatepark information *Lakeside Lions Park playground *Park. Promotion Video *Memorial Program *Coach of the Year Criteria 9. Motion by Arel to adjourn. 2"d by Kroeger. Motion Passed 5-0. Adjourn at 8:27 PM Concerning BBC Donations From January 27, 2007 minutes: a.) Bethlehem Baptist Church: Dedication of Funds — Annually the Bethlehem Baptist Church makes donations to several charitable organizations. It would be advantageous for the City to create a list of civic items that would benefit from such a donation and submit this to the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Ideas include: Supporting improvements at Oakwood Park —Toddler playground equipment? Disc Golf? Improving ball fields, specifically an artificial pitching mound at Greenfield Park ($3500?) Permanent field lining JoxBox at home plates From April 26, 2007 minutes: J) Greenfield Baseball Field - The Commission wanted to know the cost of an artificial turf pitchers mound for Greenfield Park. That cost has been determined to be $4,000.00 (includes shipping). There is an option to have a self weighted, roll up tarp (with roller). Tarp cost $800 Roller apparatus $400. Motion by Long, 2" by Aukee to purchase tarp / roller set up along with artificial mound. Motion Passed 5-0 Commission wanted to see if the associations would provide contributions for this item. Also look at Jox Boxes at $800 per box. Suggested ideas to work from for park memorials: The Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission recommends the following policy for residents wishing to place memorials in city parks: 1. Resident(s) will be allowed to request any city park for their memorial, to be approved by the Commission. 2. Resident(s) will agree to pay for the cost of proposed memorial and installation. 3. Resident(s) will work with city staff to purchase a product similar to existing park equipment so it will compliment or enhance existing park aesthetics. 4. If a tree is requested, resident(s) will work with the city forester to purchase a tree of desirable type for preferred park location. 5. Resident(s) will pay for a plaque, if desired, to attach on or near the memorial. 6. The Mounds View Parks Department will provide for general upkeep of the memorial, as it fits with any regular park maintenance. 7. The City of Mounds View will not pay to replace any memorial that is damaged beyond repair by vandalism or weather -related incidents. However, the resident(s) will be notified if such an incident occurs. 8. The Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will make every effort to work with resident(s) to honor the memorial request and make a recommendation to the Mounds View City Council for final approval. Park Video Ideas: 1) Showcase each park giving it's name and location 2) Include Lions Lakeside Park (fishing pier —hopefully some residents will be using it) and Arden Park (in the Fall when residents are dumping leaves) 3) Ms. Van Alstine could take video footage of YMCA park activities this fall at city parks (adult and youth). She should contact Dan Weldon for field use schedule of various events. Also disc golf at Sllverview. This footage could be spliced into the Commissioner "tour" as we showcase each park with dialogue at a later date. 4) Which park should we save for the winter to showcase the warming house and ice rink? 5) We could do a shoot during a weekday at Greenfield Park and invite a local daycare or two for kids playing on the playground. Anyone available to do the intro? 6) Other ideas77777 Greg Lee From: Dan Weldon Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12.35 PM To: Greg Lee Cc: Steve Dazenski Subject: Park and Rec Meeting Greg -- I will be unable to attend the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting that is scheduled for Thursday. My grandpa passed away and the funeral is scheduled for Thursday and Pat is the head coach of the Roseville Boys soccer team and his team plays in Hastings that night. We don't have much to report on at this time. A few things that I have jotted down and would like to mention to the commission: 1) Fall soccer is up and running for the year. We have over 150 kids signed up for the program with over 20 volunteer coaches. 2) The Adult Softball League has 6 teams. All playing over at City Hall Field on Thursday evenings. 3) We have our Fall Family Fun Day on October 6th at the Community Center from llam-12:30pm. Cost is 4/per child. Activities include: pumpkin decorating, the moon bounce, crafts, playland, gym time, popcorn and apple cider and a pony ride. For more info contact the Community Center at 763-717-4040. 4) The Patrick Holmes Benefit spaghetti dinner, silent auction and raffle prizes on October 4th at the Community center from 4pm-9pm. For more information checkout http://holmesbenefit.com/ If you could pass this information on to the Commission I would greatly appreciate it and if anybody has any questions or comments please let them know I will be back in the office on Friday and I will respond to them at that time. Thank you, Dan 1 Holmes Benefit Page l of l e. 1T1 SFOR THE RIDE!" BENEFIT Patrick "Homer" Holmes November 20, 1970-August 1, 2007 Pat Holmes, 36, of Mounds View, MN, died in the 35W bridge accident on August 1, 2007. Pat was on his way home from work to pick up his two young children when the bridge collapsed. A graduate of Hill Murray High School, Pat attended Winona State where he played baseball for all four years. Affectionately known as Homer, Pat joined the J. Thomas baseball team in the St. Paul Municipal League in 1990. The team merged with Steichens in 1995 became Liberty O'Garas in 1997 and eventually became Sport and Spine in 2004. Pat was a critical component of all of those teams as a pitcher, hitter, and fielder. An all around player, Pat excelled in big games often delivering clutch homeruns to tie or take the lead in and rising to the occasion on the mound to pitch his team to victory. All who played with him and against him knew him as a fierce competitor always giving maximum effort and expecting nothing less from teammates. Homer embraced the nuances of baseball and would often inject a intensity and humor into games with witty and boisterous remarks from the bench. K PHDTDS Pat was beloved by teammates for his honesty, passion, and character. He played with intensity and expected teammates to play equally as hard. He could always be counted on in times of need and was a great teammate. Pat retired after the 2006 season to spend time with his family and coach his son in Little League and soccer. Pat was married for 12 years to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer and left behind two children, ages 5 and 6. Pat was loved and respected by his teammates and by everyone associated with St. Paul Amateur baseball. He was a man of integrity and character who took his responsibilities seriously. The essence of who he was is best demonstrated in his own words in a note written to his teammates announcing his retirement: "For 30 years I've dedicated my summers to the game of baseball, but now it's time to dedicate it to my family. My job is to raise my kids and make them the best people they can be. My life has to turn the page. It's not about me anymore." ©2007 Holmes Family I info@holmesbenefit.com count / U' '_'4 1 easy.com http://holmesbenefit.com/ 9/26/2007 Item No: ' Meeting Date: 1210�4108 Type ofBusinesm:VVS �����A��U�n� ��[�^����/� u�/� �� Mounds " '^~^ ' ^~^~^ ' Report - To: Honorable Mayor and City COU - _ Administrator .^'``/ ^ ~- �mnmm, Kurt U|rk�U. ��tV /t_L��� ' ^'~'-' �'- Ulrich, 'item Title/Subject: 2006 Mounds VieW Citizenship Award Background: ~ ofK8 d Vie�C�z�nshipAvxonjnaoogn�eso[dinaryc��enavvhohavedernonst�tad The City Mounds outstanding dedication hoimproving the comnnun '�� Nominations are tnbesolicited from the public and reviewed bythe City Council. Past recipients nfthis award ino|uda 20O4-David Johnka 2OO5-Frank Silvis Discussion: The City ofMounds Vka� Award aKUnunda\�evvrea�entvvhorepresents ~~ -'---���' and informed\Dvo�anneDt of an ordinary citizen in the issues th�en�rgeUc.nounaQeuus'p�/uzu'n�Mounds The em«andseeks tohonor highly efhecd«e andcheUang�ethmtmf�y��kei�VyoTdnigni»«���arnountnft|noeinnprovingtheir nornn«u»|ty oonnrnunuy�eau�/um//mn�v� `."�""= . .~~..^ Nominations are open to the public and the award is subject to the following guidoUnoa Biqib\lity Nominees must be* °AMounds View resident, business owner orland owner ° Recent elected officials, City employees, City contractors, or political candidates are not Selection . ddetamnin�UontofbUovxon�novvnva|uae 1 Couna�e' E��nnp|�eonounagean . 2 |n\hotiwa: Demonstrates drive and initiative inhis/her approach and overcoming challenges along the way. 3 Time Commitment: Vo\Unteenaoo\gni�oantmnoountnftin)eandeDergytothebettamnent � of the City of Mounds View and its residents; more than just financial contributions. 4 Effectiveness: (�enerataoponiUveresults for the commun|t� 5' UOae|5shDae': Does not expect anything in return for his/her actions, i.e. financial compensation, fame, or political notoriety. Upon review of all nominations received for the 2006 Mounds View Citizenship Award, the City Council will make a selection and the award will be presented at the annual Town Meeting to be held on April 28th. Recommendation: \tinrecommended that the Citvnominations beeubnn�Bdtothe ChnbvFebruary 28.2007 All nominations W|\then bereviewed bvthe City Council atthe Work Session onMarch 5,2DO7. m-� Name of Nominee: Title (optional): Address: City, Zip Code: Phone: Entail: Nominated By: Organization (if any): City, Zip Code: Phone: Email: MOUNDS VIEW CITIZENSHIP AWARD 2006 NOMINATION FORM Fax: Fax: (Attach additional pages as necessary), 1.) How long have you known the nominee and in what capacity? 2.) Describe briefly specific contributions the nominee has made to the community as it relates to the Mounds View Citizenship Award criteria: 3.) What special circumstances make the nominees' achievements outstanding? 4.) Share any additional information about the nominee you would like considered: Application Process You are encouraged to submit one or more of the following documents to support this nomination: • Background information. • Letters of support from different community agencies and individuals, )= Any other material that demonstrates the nominee's contribution to the community as it relates to the award criteria. Nominations must be in writing and may be supported by letters and other documentation. All materials must be received by the close of the nomination period, and become the property of the City of Mounds View. Selection Criteria In assessing the candidates for the Mounds View Citizenship Award, the award selection committee will look for an individual who has given unselfishly of his or her time to fight for a just cause that he or she believes will result in a better community. The award selection coxninittee (the Mounds View City Council) will identify an exceptional individual who meets the criteria below. (In scoring, 5 points are possible for each criterion) 1.) Courage Exemplifies courage and determination to follow one's own values. 2.) Initiative 1 Demonstrates drive and initiative in his/her approach and overcoming challenges along the way. 3.) Time Commitment Y Volunteers a significant amount of time and energy to further a cause or issue; more than just financial contributions. 4) Effectiveness 1 Generates positive results for the community. 5.) Unselfishness y Does not expect anything in return for his/her actions, i.e. financial compensation, fame, or political notoriety. To nominate an individual All nominations must be postmarked by Friday, October 15, 2004, Complete the nomination form. • Gather letters and documents to support the nomination. • Send all nomination materials to: • The City of Mounds View Citizenship Award 2401 County Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 Ph: (763) 717-4000 Fax: (763) 784 — 3462 If you have any questions about the nomination process, please call our offices at: 763-717-4000. RESOLUTION X)(XX CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE 2006 MOUNDS VIEW CITIZENSHIP AWARD WHEREAS, the Mounds View Citizenship Award recognizes ordinary citizens who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to improving their communities; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View Citizenship Award recognizes a Mounds View Resident who represents the energetic, courageous, persistent and informed involvement of an ordinary citizen in the issues and challenges that affect the City. WHEREAS, nominations were solicited from the public and were reviewed by the City Council; and WHEREAS, , was selected from the nominations and meets the criteria outlined in the policy; and WHEREAS, , as a citizen of Mounds View, has exemplified the courage and determination to follow his values, and WHEREAS, has demonstrated drive and initiative in his approach to citizenship and has worked steadfastly with various community groups and organizations, and WHEREAS, has volunteered a significant amount of time and energy to further community causes and issues, and WHEREAS, efforts have generated positive results for the community, and WHEREAS, has contributed their efforts unselfishly, not expecting anything in return. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, does hereby present the 2006 Mounds View Citizenship Award to , in sincere gratitude and appreciation for efforts as a Mounds View citizen. Adopted this _ day of , 2007. Rob Marty, Mayor ATTEST: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator (seal) Name of Nominee: Title (optional): Address: City, Zip Code: Phone: Email: Nominated By: Organization (if any): City, Zip Code: Phone: Email: MOUNDS VIEW CITIZENSHIP AWARD 2006 NOMINATION FORM Fax: Fax: (Attach additional pages as necessary), 1.) How long have you known the nominee and in what capacity? 2.) Describe briefly specific contributions the nominee has made to the community as it relates to the Mounds View Citizenship Award criteria: 3.) What special circumstances make the nominees' achievements outstanding? 4.) Share any additional information about the nominee you would like considered: Application Process You are encouraged to submit one or more of the following documents to support this nomination: Background information. ➢ Letters of support from different community agencies and individuals. v Any other material that demonstrates the nominee's contribution to the community as it relates to the award criteria. Nominations must be in writing and may be supported by letters and other documentation. All materials must be received by the close of the nomination period, and become the property of the City of Mounds View. Selection Criteria In assessing the candidates for the Mounds View Citizenship Award, the award selection committee will look for an individual who has given unselfishly of his or her time to fight for a just cause that he or she believes will result in a better community. The award selection committee (the Mounds View City Council) will identify an exceptional individual who meets the criteria below. (In scoring, 5 points are possible for each criterion) 1.) Courage ➢ Exemplifies courage and determination to follow one's own values, 2.) Initiative ➢ Demonstrates drive and initiative in his/her approach and overcoming challenges along the way. 3.) Time Commitment D. Volunteers a significant amount of time and energy to further a cause or issue; more than just financial contributions, 4.) Effectiveness ➢ Generates positive results for the community. 5.) Unselfishness ➢ Does not expect anything in return for his/ her actions, i.e. financial compensation, fame, or political notoriety. To nominate an individual All nominations must be received by Wednesday, February 28, 2007. D. Complete the nomination form, ➢ Gather letters and documents to support the nomination. ➢ Send all nomination materials to: • The City of Mounds View Citizenship Award 2401 County Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 Ph: (763) 717-4000 Fax (763) 784 -- 3462 If you have any questions about the nomination process, please call our offices at: 763-717-4000. 2005 MOUNDS VIEW CITIZENSHIP AWARD Presented to Frank Silvis In recognition of your many years of community participation and dedication to service with the City of Mounds View. Whereas, Mr. Frank Silvis, as a citizen of Mounds View, has exemplified the courage and determination to follow his values, and Whereas, he has demonstrated drive and initiative in his approach to citizenship and has worked steadfastly with various community groups and organizations, and Whereas, he has volunteered a significant amount of time and energy to further community causes and issues, and Whereas, his efforts have generated positive results for the community, and Whereas, he has contributed his efforts unselfishly, not expecting anything in return. Now, therefore be it resolved that the City Council, does hereby present the 2005 Mounds View Citizenship Award to Mr. Frank Silvis, in sincere gratitude and appreciation for efforts as Mounds View citizen. Presented by the MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL April 29, 2006 City of Mounds View Capital Improvement Plan 2008 thru 2012 Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances Special Street Park Community Projects Improvement Dedication Fund Total Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2006 1,635,496 2,733,142 1,081,975 2,373,460 7,824,073 2007 Revenues: Taxes & franchise fees 240,000 240,000 Tax increment 601,000 601,000 Special assessments 22,000 22,000 Intergovernmental: State Federal - County Miscellaneous: Investment income 49,065 81,994 32,459 71,204 234,722 Developer payments 6,000 6,000 Proceeds from bond sale - Total revenue 672,065 321,994 38,459 71,204 1,103,722 Available Resources 2,307,561 2007 Expenditures: General Government 21,000 Government buildings 148,000 Public safety 16,000 Streets and highways Sidewalks & trails 601,000 Parks & recreation Operating transfers out 90,000 Total expenditures 876,000 Surplus of revenues over (under) expenditures (203,935) 3,055,136 1,120,434 238,000 2,444,664 8,927,795 21,000 148,000 16,000 601,000 238,000 90,000 238,000 1,114, 000 321,994 (199,541) 71,204 (10,278) Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2007 $ 1,431,561 $ 3,055,136 $ 882,434 $ 2,444,664 $ 7,813,795 9 Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2007 2008 Revenues: Taxes & franchise fees Tax increment Special assessments Intergovernmental State Federal County Miscellaneous; Investment income Developer payments Proceeds from bond sale Total revenue Available Resources 2008 Expenditures: General Government Government buildings Public safety Streets and highways Sidewalks & trails Parks & recreation Operating transfers out Total expenditures Surplus of revenues over (under) expenditures City of Mounds View Capital Improvement Plan 2008 thru 2012 Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances Special Projects Street Improvement 1,431,561 3,055,136 240,000 2,280,000 22,000 600,000 42,947 691,000 500,000 183,000 91,654 64,947 4,585,654 1,496,508 7,640,790 16,000 70,000 104,000 112,000 3,551,000 1,093,000 302,000 4,644,000 Park Community Dedication Fund Total 882,434 2,444,664 7,813,795 26,473 6,000 32,473 240,000 2,280,000 622,000 691,000 500,000 183,000 73,340 234,414 6,000 73,340 4,756,414 914,907 2,518,004 12,570,209 100,000 100,000 (237,053) (58,346) (67,527) 73,340 16,000 3,621,000 1,197,000 212,000 5,046,000 (289,586) Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2008 $ 1,194,508 $ 2,996,790 $ 814,907 $ 2,518,004 $ 7,524,209 10 Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2008 2009 Revenues: Taxes Tax increment Special assessments Intergovernmental: State Federal County Miscellaneous: Investment income Developer payments Proceeds from bond sale Total revenue Available Resources 2009 Expenditures: General government Government buildings Streets and highways Sidewalks & trails Parks & recreation Operating transfers out Total expenditures Surplus of revenues over (under) expenditures City of Mounds View Capital Improvement Plan 2008 thru 2012 Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances Special Projects Street Improvement Park Dedication Community Fund Total $ 1,194,508 $ 2,996,790 $ 814,907 $ 2,518,004 $ 7,524,209 240,000 231,000 2,089,000 320,000 50,000 35,835 200,000 341,000 540,000 252,000 89,904 516,835 3,871,904 1,711,343 6,868,694 124,000 506,000 312,000 3,420,000 630,000 3,732,000 (113,165) 24,447 234,000 258,447 1,073,354 428,000 428,000 139,904 (169,553) 75,540 240,000 2,320,000 320,000 391,000 540,000 252,000 225,726 234,000 200,000 75,540 4,722,726 2,593,544 12,246,935 75,540 312,000 3,420,000 124,000 934,000 4,790,000 (67,274) Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2009 $ 1,081,343 $ 3,136,694 $ 645,354 $ 2,593,544 $ 7,456,935 11 City of Mounds View Capital Improvement Plan 2008 thru 2012 Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances Special Street Park Community Projects Improvement Dedication Fund Total Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2009 $ 1,081,343 $ 3,136,694 $ 645,354 $ 2,593,544 $ 7,456,935 2010 Revenues: Taxes 240,000 240,000 Tax increment 155,000 1,358,000 1,513,000 Special assessments 320,000 320,000 Intergovernmental: State - Federal 300,000 300,000 County 113,000 113,000 Miscellaneous Investment income 32,440 94,101 19,361 77,806 223,708 Developer payments 6,000 6,000 Proceeds from bond sale - Total revenue 487,440 2,125,101 25,361 77,806 2,715,708 Available Resources 1,568,783 5,261,795 670,715 2,671,350 10,172,643 2010 Expenditures: Government buildings Streets and highways Sidewalks & trails Parks & recreation Operating transfers out Total expenditures Surplus of revenues over (under) expenditures 15,000 2,322,000 579,000 25,000 15,000 15,000 2,322, 000 579,000 40,000 619,000 2,322,000 15,000 - 2,956,000 (131,560) (196,899) 10,361 77,806 (240,292) Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2010 $ 949,783 $ 2,939,795 $ 655,715 $ 2,671,350 $ 7,216,643 12 City of Mounds View Capital Improvement Plan 2008 thru 2012 Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances Special Street Park Community Projects Improvement Dedication Fund Total Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2010 $ 949,783 $ 2,939,795 $ 655,715 $ 2,671,350 $ 7,216,643 2011 Revenues: Taxes 240,000 240,000 Tax increment 55,000 1,506,000 1,561,000 Special assessments 320,000 320,000 Intergovernmental: State 100,000 291,000 391,000 Federal 200,000 200,000 County 1,226,000 1,226,000 Miscellaneous: Investment income 28,493 88,194 19,671 80,141 216,499 Developer payments 6,000 6,000 Proceeds from bond sale 250,000 250,000 Total revenue 633,493 3,671,194 25,671 80,141 4,410,499 Available Resources 2011 Expenditures: Government buildings Public safety Streets and highways Sidewalks & trails Parks & recreation Operating transfers out Total expenditures 1,583,277 6,610,989 681,387 2,751,491 11,627,143 50,000 250,000 3,583,000 479,000 155,000 180,000 934,000 3,583,000 Surplus of revenues over (under) expenditures (300,507) 50,000 250,000 3,583,000 479,000 335,000 180,000 4,697,000 88,194 (154,329) 80,141 (286,501) Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2011 $ 649,277 $ 3,027,989 $ 501,387 $ 2,751,491 $ 6,930,143 13 Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2011 2012 Revenues: Taxes Tax increment Special assessments Intergovernmental: State Federal County Miscellaneous Investment income Developer payments Proceeds from bond sale Total revenue Available Resources 2012 Expenditures: Government buildings Public safety Streets and highways Sidewalks & trails Parks & recreation Operating transfers out Total expenditures Surplus of revenues over (under) expenditures City of Mounds View Capital Improvement Plan 2008 thru 2012 Impact on Capital Projects Funds' Cash Balances Special Projects Street Improvement Park Dedication Community Fund Total $ 649,277 $ 3,027,989 $ 501,387 $ 2,751,491 $ 6,930,143 19,478 240,000 1,438,000 320,000 291,000 90,840 19,478 2,379,840 668,755 5,407,828 124,000 25,000 2,289,000 149,000 2,289,000 (129,522) 90,840 15,042 6,000 21,042 82,545 240,000 1,438,000 320,000 291,000 207,904 6,000 82,545 2,502,904 522,428 2,834,035 9,433,047 21,042 82,545 2,289,000 124,000 25,000 2,438,000 64,904 Cash balance, Dec. 31, 2012 $ 519,755 $ 3,118,828 $ 522,428 $ 2,834,035 $ 6,995,047 14 24-2007 02:18 PM 251-Park Dedication CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW BASE TRIAL BALANCE AS OF: JULY 31ST, 2007 PAGE: 1 "*" MONTH TO DATE "' " " YEAR TO DATE ACCT9 ACCOUNT NAME DEBITS CREDITS DEBITS CREDITS ASSETS 251-10010 CASH - POOLED 4M 22,239.59 928,939.06 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES 251-2050 CONTRACTS PAYABLE TOTAL LIABILITIES FUND BALANCE 251-2600 FUND BALANCE - UNDESIGI1ATED 251-2650 FUND BALANCE - DESIGNATED REVENUES 0.00 22,239.59 928,939.06 0.00 0.00 10,135.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EQUITY/FU140 BALANCE 0.00 251-3610 INTEREST REVENUE 251-3652 DONATIONS - PARK TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES 0.00 10,135.21 1,011,807.65 1,452.59 0,00 0.00 1,013,260.24 0.00 4,246.09 0.00 1,410.90 0.00 0.00 4,246.09 1,410.90 251-4470-7050 CONSTRUCTION 5,497.53 10,867.37 251-4470-7050-073 RANDOM PK BLDG REPL PROJ 1,956.97 25,877.70 251-4470-7050-076 GROVELAND PARK SHELTER 0.00 2,023.55 251-4470-7050-084 OAKWOOD PARK REHABILITATION 14,785.09 52,852.58 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 22,239.59 0.00 91,621.20 0.00 "* TOTALS BALANCE ' 22,239.59 END OF REPORT * 22,239.59 1,024,806.35 1,024,806.35 0 W co o W W W W 0 0 03000 C) N 0 0 Z O O co NO O v 2008 Is.) O O w 2008 2008 IV O O w 2007 2007 N.) O O v 2007 2013 2008 N O O cc, 2008 2008 2008 2 m` 2 co 0 0 Iv o_ Groveland 6) 0 m m a 'Groveland G) o m m o. Groveland Groveland Groveland Greenfield Greenfield Greenfield Greenfield n n m m m Ca a (City Hall w -n a 0 c c o.CO 6' Baseball Field Backstop Lights Volleyball Court 'Remove Tree II Bali Field Pleasure Rink Picnic Tables (2) Trailway to Building Pitcher's Mound Parking Lot r CO _ (CI -I Playground Parking Lot Irrigation 3 Rehabilitate Ball field Construct trailway to building Add to the height of the ballfield backstop Replace rink and court lights with more efficient fixtures Re -do & replace standards and boarder Remove Large Cottonwood Tree Rehabilitate Ball field Level rink area and plant with hardy seed Add two picnic tables next to the building Construct trailway to building Pitcher's mound tarp & roller system Rehabilitate Parking lot - Resurface Replace security light with more efficient fixtures Repair/seal coat Playground Replacement w/fiberfill seal coat parking lot Add irrigation system to S, E, and W side Details EA 01 CIi O 0 O O EA) O O 0 O 0 ( O O O O O 0 in CO O 0 O O 0 (ii N o, 0 0 O 0 $ 800.00 $ 15,500.00 $ 1,500.00I H3 N N O O O 0 H3 o 0 O O 0 Efl CP N 0 0 O 0 f!3 0 O 0 0 O O EA 01 O 0 0 O 0 Efi O 0 0 O 0 $ 38,000.00 I $ 4,000.00 (A w O 0 O O 0 0 0 w Park Dedication General Park Fund Park Dedication General Park Fund Park Dedication 'Forestry Budget Park Dedication General Park Fund Park Dedication General Park Fund Park Dedication Park Dedication General Park Fund 'General Park Fund Park Dedication Park Dedication Special Projects Budget - Maintenance/Park Dedication/Other 0 0 7 0 To be discussed: June 2007 Minor regrade or major re -do. Flip field? Irrigation? $3,000 grading/ $2,500 water tap/ $8,000 ballfield irrigation/ $2,000 shelter area irrigation Temporary - May do permanent sidewalk with a street project May be part of larger park lighting project Approved 2005 PIP To be discussed: June 2007. Minor regrade or major re -do. Flip field? Irrigation? $3,000 grading/ $2,500 water tap/ $8,000 ballfield irrigation/ $2,000 shelter area irrigation $900 for each table / $200 for concrete Temporary - May do permanent sidewalk with a street project w w :a co 0 O 0 0 c a TA 0 0 0 May be part of larger lighting project street seal coating In 2007 Budget Notes MOUNDS VIEW PARKS IMPROVEMENT PLAN LOOZ '9Z aunp :peTepdn ;se-1 W co W 0 co 0 co co 0 0 W 0 W 0 w m CO 0 Q N 0 0 J 2007 N 0 0 J N 0 0 Oo 2007 N 0 0 Co 2008 N 0 0 J N 0 -• N 0 0 2007 N 0 0 CO 1 2008 C 0 CO 73 co CL 0 (Random Random Oakwood, Woodcrest, Greenfield, Silver View Oakwood Oakwood Oakwood Oakwood Lambert Lambert Lambert = _ R. C. _ _ "O 0 x Baseketball Court O �' H 0 Q m v, NJ Border Park Trailway Paving Project Play set Disc Golf Course Picnic Tables/Benches/ Trash Receptacles m 0 0 co a =. :0 Co 0. _. <0 Sidewalk Sidewalk & Parking lot Rink — 0 3 Create a 25'X25' baseketballcourt Add two picnic tables next to the building Replace border on playground Pave trails at Oakwood, Woodcrest, Greenfield, Silver View Remove former playset swings, border, and sand Add disc golf fields to north side of the park to Greenfield Add picnic tables (2), Benches (4), Trash Receptacles (4) Construct a fence along Hillview and', Quincy replace building -construction replace building -design replace broken sections of sidewalks Install sidewalk 8 ft from Hillview Road to Hillview Park Shelter front door Reconstruct rink surface at Hillview Details EA NJ N 0 O b O fA N N O O b O TA 4P W O O O O -A 0 O O O O O fA O O 63 co O 0 $ 7,000.00 EA _ O O O O O O (A N.,)0 CD O O O O O O $ 30,000.00 fA 0 0 0 0 0 $ 30,000.00 $ 6,000.00 m Park Dedication Park Dedication Park Dedication Park Dedication General Park Fund Park Dedication Park Dedication • • Park Dedication $130,000 Special Projects & $130,000 Park Dedication $15,000 Special Projects & $15,000 Park', Dedication Park Dedication Municipal State Aid Park Dedication Budget - Maintenance/Park Dedication/Other W = <(/) 0 W W : <0/1 0 -' 0 co co •J City to level andn gravel site, contractor ro pave - $1,100, City to purchase and install standard $900 for each table / $200 for concrete Approved 2005 PIP. Include with Oakwood and Hillview Playset borders as one project Oakwood Park Rehabilitation Project ($50,000 budgeted in 2006, $60,000 Budgeted in 2007) Oakwood Park Rehabilitation Project ($50,000 budgeted in 2006, $60,000 Budgeted in 2007) $9,000 fence/ $1,000 Concrete ribbon under fence -do in house Approved 2005 PIP Was in 2007/2008 Street Project - Sidewalk to Park Building will be pais via Park Dedication Approved 2005 PIP Notes EA G) " m a z O o mT 0 N z ^j 0" 0 O" CD H CD CD 0 O M CD CJ „ co C a. a e" 0 co ri; a f�CToYw oCD o to42 N0 0., . CD O CDC (IQ O QC o r.j M ffDD CD .- O N,. "I 0"0 CD c = a. • m QQ CO"6 0 c CO 0 o ,-,- CO r. C O n - c '» 0 an fD y g fD Ft..)o M E' CD MI 0 o m , 0 0 s 0 cD c -0° k 0 e '. CD s" 0 m 0 '* a 'o 0 on o. O C QC CD „„ 0 ---- W 0 0 CO CO CO CO 0 d m co 0 2007 N 0 O CO f 2008 2009 N 0 0 2008 N o O CO co a) Woodcrest Sysco Outlot A 'Silver View Silver View Silver View Silver View Silver View V O1 'x- Signage Parking Lot and Trailway aa) co r- 0 w w N Ball Field Pond Aerator 0 s Add directional Signage to Playground Area Construct a small parking lot and bituminous trailway on the Sysco Outlot A property - City is committed to spend up to $150,000. Remainder would be Medtronic's cost ISeal Coat Repair/seal coat Develop a proposal to treat the algae a) do nothing; b)barle straw treatment; c) bacterial treatment; Redo Silver View Ball Field #1 and warning track Aerator installed in Silver view pond - Running electrical to aerator represents the majority of the costs 0 0 in-- - 6 n NJ O O O O W 69 �1 Co O O O $ 17,000.00 EA v N O O O O $ 2,000.00I EA N.)CA 0 O O O O 69 O o O 0 O 0 N ^ General Park Fund Park Dedication Park Dedication General Park Fund General Park Fund Park Dedication General Park Fund Budget - Maintenance/Park Dedication/Other 0 0 0 o City to pay $150,000, Remainder from Medtronic. Most of area appears to be wetland - need remediation plan first. Working with street dept. Review issue in 2007 Use areator system from golf course. Test using generator in 2007 Notes CITY OF Phone: (763) 717-4000 Fax: (763) 784-3462 September 6, 2007 Bethlehem Baptist Church Attn: Dan Hoist, Minister 5 15 1 Program Avenue Mounds View, MN 55112 Re: 2007 Donation to the Mounds View Park and Recreation Department Dear Minister Holst: The Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission would like to thank you and the members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church for the donation towards the park improvements that the City continually strives to achieve. The following are a few of the improvements that were performed in the parks this year: • New park benches at Random and Silver View Parks. • Improvements made to the Baseball field at Greenfield Park. • Walkway path construction at Hillview Park. Again, thank you for your continued support for the Park and Recreation Department! Sincerely, John Kroeger Jerome Kunz Dale Aukee Gerald Arel Cindy Palm Dave Long Darren Peterson PAINTED WITH SOVINK 2401 Highway 10 0 Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 Website address: http://www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us Equal Opportunity Employer frnsi recycled paper ity o ounds View Staff To: From: Item Title/Subject: Meeting Date: Item No. 5 Type of Business: WK WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing; CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business eport Honorable Mayor and City Council Greg Lee, Director of Public Works Skate Park Update April 7, 2003 Background: For the past year, the Parks and Recreation Commission has been discussing and researching the development of a skate park in Mounds View. The Commission has studied the development of skate parks in other communities and has visited several metro area sites. Discussion: On March 6, 2003, the Parks Commission held a public informational meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to present the idea of constructing a skate park in Mounds View and to solicit concerns, comments, and suggestions from the public. There were approximately forty (40) people in attendance. Parties attending included Council Member Stigney, four of the five Parks and Recreation Commissioners, Mounds View Police Officer Terry Broos, former Mayor Richard Sonterre, YMCA and City Staff, and many interested and concerned citizens. Staff gave a presentation that was followed by a question and answer session. A copy of the presentation outline is attached as Exhibit A. The sign -in sheet is attached as Exhibit B, and all written comments regarding the skate parks received before, during, and after the meeting are attached as Exhibit C. On March 20, 2003, the Parks and Recreation Commissioners met to summarize the skate park meeting and to discuss a proposal to the City Council to either support or deny the creation of a skate park within the City of Mounds View. The Commission started by defining a proposal, should a skate park be constructed: • Located on the east side of the Community Center on existing pavement • Fenced in • Budget of $55,000, derived from Park Dedication Fund: for infrastructure improvements and equipment, including the cost to replace the basketball courts • Open only when the Community Center is open Once the proposal was developed, the Commissioners voted whether to recommend it to the Council. The vote failed, with two commissioners in favor and two opposed. A total of five Commissioners were present, two of which were newly appointed and sworn in that evening. One of the newly appointed Commissioners abstained from voting due to lack of information. The reason for not recommending a skate park at this time is that the Commissioners want to perform a thorough evaluation of the needs of the City's parks system before recommending an expenditure of park funds on a new item. The Commissioners cited that the City has current financial commitments and funding needs; the maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing park buildings, pathways, and play equipment must be evaluated and addressed. At the next Parks and Recreation Meeting, the Commissioners will review the Park Dedication Fund and discuss the condition and replacement of two park buildings: Groveland and Random. There still remains a possibility that the Park and Recreation Commissioners may submit a recommendation to construct a skate park at a future date. However, an evaluation of the needs of the City and financial commitments must indicate that a skate park is a cost-effective benefit to the City, when compared to other park amenities. Attached, as Exhibit D, is a Skate Park Project Update. This will be posted on the City's web site and will be published in the May / June Mounds View Matters. It will also be mailed to those who attended the Informational Meeting on March 6th. Recommendation: There are no recommendations pertaining to the stake park at this time. The intent of this report is to provide the City Council with a status report on this issue. Respectfully Submitted, Greg Lee, Director of Public Works EXHIBIT A WHY A SKATE PARK? ❖ Popularity - Skate boarding and in -line skates has grown in popularity ❖ Community need ❖ Provide non -structured activity for teens and pre -teens TYPES OF PARKS ❖ Tier I ❖ Tier II PARKS VISITED ❖ Centerville ❖ Coon Rapids ❖ Andover CITY SITES INVESTIGATED ❖ Groveland Park ❖ Hillview Park ❖ Silverview Park ❖ Community Center o Back of the parking lot o Basketball courts ❖ City Hall RECOMMENDED SITE — COMMUNITY CENTER ❖ Good Access •:• Good Visibility ❖ Good Security ❖ Centrally Located PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED ❖ Physical Characteristics ❖ Operational Characteristics BUDGET ❖ $55,000 ❖ Infrastructure Improvements / Equipment Purchase OVERALL INTENT ❖ Start small ❖ Determine use / success WHAT'S NEXT? ❖ Evaluate and Summarize feedback ❖ Provide report and recommendation to City Council (April 7th) T • • se( T EXHIBIT D The City of Mounds View will not be constructing a Skate Park during the 2003 Construction Season. At the March 20, 2003, Park and Recreation Commission Meeting, the Commissioners voted to refrain from making a proposal to the City Council for constructing a skate park within the City at this time. The Commissioners want to perform a thorough evaluation of the needs of the City's parks system before recommending an expenditure of park funds on a new item. The Commissioners sighted that the City has current financial commitments and funding needs; the maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing park buildings, pathways, and play equipment must be evaluated and addressed. For the past year, the Parks and Recreation Commission has been discussing and researching the development of a skate park in Mounds View. The Commission has studied the development of skate parks in other communities and has visited several metro area sites. On March 6, 2003, the Parks Commission held a public informational meeting, the purpose of which was to present the idea of constructing a skate park in Mounds View and to solicit concerns, comments, and suggestions from the public. The City received valuable feedback from the public, both in support and criticism of the skate park. The Commission would like to sincerely thank all those who participated and provided input. There still remains a possibility that the City may construct a skate park at a future date. However, an evaluation of the needs of the City and financial commitments must indicate that a skate park is a cost-effective benefit to the City when compared to other park amenities. If you have any questions, please contact: Greg Lee Telephone Number: 763-717- 4051 Public Works Director Fax Number: 763-784- 3462 Email: greq.leeci.mounds-view.mn.us k^ F e Ctrs" I ," t�,Kr- ' 1 , `,.. / (`) 1 ..,-- c� �\ l � N t" 1 Op 14) \��.. R n V' / 1 ,F,?�mxYy. a � (s` x o 0--). 6 f • ' 'Q 3 1I�s` S"" Q \„..,,, U CI, Q v V J us ,r Yksx'j,;ly{`ai t",� ."". \\ mil. I 4 x,7P' y� ; pµ ,, o ( i>o N I M M (� ti — NA1 AD 1.0 C. --�y o yI ''li' cS7 4 I{ tY ` , ` V V i4 ... 0 - 1 h C In t� /� re sue.. J %i i • y.l n ...___...JJJ •.‹. - i 4,) �C w �,_:,,1\ 03/02/03 To: Greg Lee From: Mike Kampa Ref: Proposed Skate Park I will be unable to attend the upcoming meeting in regards to this, so I will express my concerns to you here. As both a resident and employee of the City of Mounds View, I question the need for a skate park at this time. Although the Community Center is a good location for this, I question whether the staff will be able to adequately supervise and/or monitor the activity occurring in or around the skate park. They already seem to have a shortage of staff to cover the existing facility and our Police calls have increased because of it. I know the Police calls for service will increase, if this facility is constructed, not so much from the individuals who will use it, but from the other kids it will attract. I am also concerned about any potential liability issues, that might arise should someone get seriously injured. They recently raised the user fees for residents and non-residents to cover the basketball court, but they are still low, compared to other similar facilities and don't adequately cover the costs associated with it. I know the funds to construct the skate park will come from Park Dedication fees, but there are always unforeseen costs for operation, maintenance, etc. that will be passed on to the residents. Could these Park Dedication fees be better used, to maintain our existing park facilities? With the pending budget crunch, I can only see this costing the residents of Mounds View more money. They are already considering freezing our salaries, as a means to save money. Although I am not totally against the construction of the skate park, I question the timing of this facility and the added costs that will be associated with it. Thank You! Sincerely, Michael A. Kpa Mounds View P. D. CC/Deputy Chief Brennan Page 1 of 1 Lee, Greg From: BRIAN OGDAHL [TAMLOGTOOL d@msn.com] Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 9:51 AM To: greg lee@ci.mounds-view.mn.us Subject: Skate park Dear Sir -- As Mounds View residents, we wholeheartedly support construction of a skate park in Mounds View. My son and his friends are avid skateboarders and we regularly take them to skateparks in the area - Shoreview, St. Anthony, Andover, New Brighton, 3rd Lair, etc. My son wrote letters to former Mayor Coughlin years ago expressing a desire and need for this in Mounds View. I am glad to see this interest is still alive and will support whatever we can do to bring this idea to fruition. Thanks for all that you and your commission are doing to help with this. We will attend the meeting on March 6 to learn more. Sincerely, Brian, Char & Eric Ogdahl 7370 Park View Terrace Mounds View 3/13/2003 Page 1 of 1 Lee, Greg From: Ortie [ortie@attbi.com] Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 12:54 PM To: greg.Iee©ci.mounds-view.mn.us Subject: Skate Park Greg Lee: While looking for information on what parks have open warming houses and rinks (which I was unable to find) I came across the Mounds View page in regards to the possilbility of a skate park. The information did not make it clear as to if this was refereing to a skate board park or a roller skating/roller blade rink or an ice skating rink. In any case, with 2 teenage boys, I am interesting in learning more about this. It is nice when the community offers activites that the whole family can participate in, Any additional information you could direct me to would be appreciated. Thanks, Linda Stewlow 2366 Pinewood Circle Mounds View 3/13/2003 Lee, Gr From: Tom Kosel [TKosel@compuserve.com1 Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 10:26 AM To: greg.lee@ci.moundsview.mn.us Subject: skate park We do NOT need a skate park in Mounds View. First, we cannot afford it. With the economy as bad as it is today, you should be looking at way to cut costs, not add to them. Second, the parks that we have don't seem to get used. I hardly ever see anyone using them. Third, the liability for such a park would more than likely be incredible. Fourth, given the type of people that would use such a facility, you would definitely have to have someone there to monitor the facilities use, again somewhat costly. Lastly, the average type of juvenile that would make use of such a facility is not the type of juvenile that I would want traveling through/into my neighborhood. You can bet there would be problems! Tom L. Kosel (763) 786-5136 March 4, 2003 Dear City of Mounds View, I adamantly disapprove of the proposed Skate Park, placed at the community center or anywhere in the City of Mounds View for several reasons. I do believe I am not the only resident that feels this way. I have compiled a list of my key objections and questions that I feel need to be addressed before we go forward and would like them considered during the decision making process. ® Does it make sense to put more money into an already financially troubled community center? Why not come up with some ideas that generate revenue for the community center without using substantial additional funds, ex. Gym night for families with children 1-5 years of age. St. Anthony community center does this on Wednesday evenings. • Resolve current issues with YMCA management before adding additional responsibilities, i.e. not enough staffing/security on teen night. • The community center has already had several problems with graffiti and mischievous behavior. Will this add additional responsibilities to an already busy police force? • Do we want to attract more non -residence patrons to the community center before servicing residents? Maybe we should consider adding activities to the community center that would benefit residents. Maybe something like the eagles nest (New Brighton C.C.) or open gym for families. • As I look through the most recent Mounds View Matters (March/ April 2003) I find activities for children 3+, Kids through 8th grade, adult sports and things for seniors but nothing for children under 3 or family activities or high school age children. • I just can't believe we would take dollars from walking tails that are desperately needed due to the recent school busing limitations and build a skate park. • As for taking skaters off the streets and away from neighbored driveways... to he honest it will have an opposite affect on ALL the families living around the community center. I live near the community center with two small children and it will only increase the amount of loitering by teenagers. • For the claim of "Undeserved middle -school group" — There are more actives listed in the mounds view matters for this group than any other group. • Who is going to ensure the youth do "what is expected"? The police? The parents? What happens if parents aren't supervising? Do we punish the parents? Do we spend more money and hire someone to supervise? • We seem to continue to add things to the City of Mounds View that either will be used by non-residents or things that other cities do not want. Quite honestly, I don't know of one Mounds View resident that uses the community center on a regular basis, but I do know several that would like to if only it had more family activities available. • Sporting activities come in and out of fashion. In the 80's it was roller-skating, now many of those rinks have closed or struggle to survive. What happens when skate boarding is no longer in fashion? Do we end up with an empty $55,000 skate park? • Has a cost analysis been done? How many participants of this skate park are needed before it is deemed successful? How long will is take before a profit is made? What will be the city's liability be when injuries occur? And they will happen. Thanks in advance for reviewing some of my concerns. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Anita Erickson 5473 Adams Street 763.786.7577 Your FEE 1 BACK is requested! 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E-mail comments to: greg.lee@ci.mounds-view.mn.us City of Mounds View To: Parks and Recreation Commissioners From: Greg Lee CC: Steve Dazenski Shannon Roepke Date: 12/19/2002 Re: Skate Park at the Community Center At the November 21, 2002 Parks and Recreation Meeting, the Commissioners changed their recommended Skate Park site location from Groveland Park to the Community Center. The Commissioners also made a motion to have staff identify costs associated with constructing a Skate Park at the Community Center. The following is a cost summary of items that would be associated with construction of constructing a Skate Park at the Community Center. RECONSTRUCT THE SURFACE THE BASKETBALL COURT - $20,000 The existing court slopes 6" in 34 feet — this would not be conducive to skate boarding or any other wheeled sport * If Public Works removes the existing bituminous $18,000 FENCING $4,500 Place a 10 foot cyclone fence around the Skate Park — three sides (105'X34'X34") IRRIGATION ALTERATIONS The existing irrigation would need to be altered: relocate, raise sprinkler heads, change valveing. LIGHTING Add two additional lights to the roof of the Community Center. One light may need to be mounted on a pole located further away from the building so as to illuminate the entire Skate Park. ENTRANCE DOOR To provide an entrance to the Skate Park area from the Community Center, an additional exterior security door would need to be constructed, This would need to be done in such a fashion so as to preserve or provide a new fire exit door. $1,500 $2,000 $8,000 SECURITY CAMERA $1,000 Add two exterior cameras and run wire 1 LANDSCAPE REMOVAL I REPLACEMENT Remove existing shrubs and trees re -sod any disturbed area SIGNAGE Signs stating the rules and operation of the skate park TRASH RECEPTACLES Provide two heavy-duty trash receptacles BENCHES Provide three heavy-duty benches RESTROOMS AND DRINKING FOUNTAIN Assume users of the Skate Park will utilize the facilities inside the Community Center TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS $800 $400 $720 $1,800 $0 $38,720 The total 2003 budget for the Stake Park is $55,000, Therefore, there would only be $16,280 remaining to purchase equipment. Adding tax, the City's buying power is further reduced to $15,280 Infrastructure Improvements $38,720 Skating Equipment $14,710 Tax $ 956 TOTAL $54,386 Attached is a graphic from Skatewave showing a layout costing $14,710. FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES THE SAME EXERCISE WAS PERFORMED FOR THE GROVELAND SITE: RESURFACE THE TENNIS COURT (fill cracks and paint) $1,500 SIGNAGE $400 TRASH RECEPTACLES $720 BENCHES $1,800 BUILD PATHWAY TO RESTROOMS AND DRINKING FOUNTAIN $700, TOTAL $5,120 Infrastructure Improvements $ 5,120 Skating Equipment $46,620 Tax $ 3,030 TOTAL $54,770 Attached is a graphic from Skatewave showing a layout costing $46,620. • Page 2 ESTIMATED ANNUAL SUPERVISION COSTS The following is a financial analysis of the cost to provide supervision for the Skate Park at the Community Center. ASSUMPTIONS: ® Wages for person providing supervision - $7.50 per hour ® Skate Park is open: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during school months 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p m. Weekends during school months 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Everyday during non -school months ® When the YMCA has the Community Center open for other activities, only one person is needed to supervise the skate park. When the YMCA does not have the Community Center open, two people will be needed to supervise the skate park (for safety reasons: one at the front desk / one observing skating activities) The Community Center is open: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during school months 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday during school months 11.00 am. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday during school months 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in June, July, and August 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays in June, July, and August Closed Sundays in June, July, and August ESTIMATED ANNUAL SUPERVISION COSTS: During school months (April, May, September) M-F 40 hours, Sat. 15 hours, Sun. 21 hours = 76 man hours per week 76 man hours per week X 14 weeks = 1064 man hours 1064 man hours X $7.50 per hour = $7,980 June, July, and August M-F 90 hours, Sat. 20 hours, Sun. 28 hours = 138 man hours per week 138 man hours per week X 13 weeks = 1794 man hours 1794 man hours X $7.50 per hour = $13,455 Total Estimated Annual Supervision Cost $7,980 + $13,455 = $21,435 IT WILL TAKE AN ESTIMATED $21,500 TO SUPERVISE THE SKATE PARK • Page 3 POINTS OF CONSIDERATION ❑ Looking at the big picture: This skate park was to be a trial project. The goal was to invest minimally in infrastructure improvements and evaluate the skate parks success or failure at the end of 2003. With the Groveland site, if is the project is a success, there is room for expansion. If it is a failure, the City can sell the state ramps at a very little over all loss to the City. The tennis courts could be reinstated for a very minimal cost. With the Community Center site, nearly $40,000 will need to be invested in the site preparation. If the project is a success, there is no room for expansion on this already small site. If it is a failure, the City will have wasted $40,000 in addition to the cost to convert the park back to basketball courts. ❑ Should a skate park be a success, the Groveland site allows for expansion. If it continues to grow in popularity, the City would always have the option to develop a larger regional skate park by purchasing the site to the south of the Community Center or developing a site with in the City Hall / Public Works complex. ❑ Reports from Public Works, Parks Division, and Police indicate that the basketball courts behind the Community Center are being used far more frequently and by far more people than the tennis courts at Groveland Park, The YMCA has confirmed that the basketball courts adjacent to the Community Center are used extensively. ❑ The Banquet Center has voiced a concern that a skate park may have a negative image for potential clients the City is trying to rent the facility to (Attached is a memorandum dated November 21, 2002 from Dabney Bradley — Banquet Facility Manager). The Center is also concerned for the personal property of visiting guests utilizing the Banquet Facility. ❑ Even with supervision and monitoring, there is a possibility graffiti on the Community Center will become an issue. ❑ The roof of the Community Center is 12 to 14 feet high. Installing a 10-foot fence that adjoins to the Community Center will provide an access to the roof for juveniles. ❑ Addressing the concern of placing a skate park in a neighborhood area: There are four dwelling units that are adjacent to the Groveland Park tennis courts. There are 12 adjacent to the basketball courts behind the Community Center, ❑ Is it a realistic assumption that patrons of the skate park will take off their inline skates upon arriving at the Community Center, walk 70 feet through the center, and put them back on again? Then to repeat this every time they need to use the restroom or get a drink of water.. ❑ Are there any other cities in the metro area, state, or the country that charges for a Tier I skate park? ® Page 4 Last Updated: February 4, 2005 Skate P: rk Minutes from Commission Meetings July 25, 2002 Skate Park Project Gunn said that those members of the Commission that went on the tour, got to see different type of equipment and materials used at various skate parks. Kroeger took pictures and they are on a CD. He will forward to Lee to distribute to Commission members. He also stated that the parks he visited seemed to be well controlled. Gunn said that they all seemed to be in good shape. Kroeger Commission needs to consider the maintenance of the skate park. Wooden (which was well liked by the kids), pretty easy to maintain, Metal would involve constant painting. Gunn stated that she would like more information from Ramp Rider, the price listing etc. New Brighton has True Rider and they installed the wooden type of skate parks; but of course wood is more expensive. Lee stated that compost material is the new wave type. Gunn showed a group of kids the "Skate Way" plans and they rearranged a few things and liked the design that cost approximately $50,000. May be we can enlist the help of parents to put it together? Kids want the skate park and so do the parents. Where should it be built? Lee said that some of our parks already have the infrastructure required. Kroeger stated that skate parks they toured were not located around residential areas; they were away from people. Gunn said that our parks were the only places we can choose from. Lee suggested that it go behind the Community Center on the backside of the parking lot. Gunn asked what about Greenfield Park? No one seems to use the tennis courts, but it is closer to houses. Kroeger suggested that we could ask that question in the survey. Gunn asked does the Commission want to wait that long because the survey won't go out that quickly. The tennis courts are not used that often and it would be feasible to cut back on a tennis court. Kroeger stated that if the skate park fades in the future, we can turn it back into a tennis court. Gunn thought that Groveland would be the best location. Good visibility. Houses are there but across the street. Lee stated that the Public Works Department is randomly checking the usage of the tennis courts. He also suggested that we could use one of the tennis courts on a 1 year trail basis for the skate park. That way the City won't be spending money on infrastructure and because it's not permanent, the equipment can be moved. Kroeger stated that most courses are concrete or asphalt. 1 tennis court would be considered a mid -sized skate park (comparing to what they saw on the tour) and it would be a good minimum approach. Need to get the input of the surrounding residents that would be affected by the skate park. Lee said he met with 3 out of the 4 property owners. 1 owner was not happy about the idea because they utilized the tennis courts. 2nd owner said he didn't think it was a problem. 3`d property owner thought it was a great idea. Gunn stated that the Commission will need to make a decision on what area we want to dedicate as a skate park and then proceed to talk with the affected property owners. Kroeger said that the Groveland site has pad, fencing and is highly visible. Community Center area will cost more because of the needed pad and fencing but it is located well. Lee suggested listing the 3 proposed sites along with pro's/con's of each. Kroeger also suggested SilverView Park. Gunn said that SilverView has no visibility. Could also utilize Hillview Park for a skate park in the summer and dismantle in the winter. Gunn how long does the Commission want to stretch this out? Must be part of budget process for 2003. Suggest $55,000 in case we have to do some paving and fencing work. Kroeger suggested listing pro's/con's of the 5 sites (Groveland, Greenfield, Community Center, SilverView, Hillview) and email them to Lee by the week of August 5. Also can add the survey questions. Lee will put this recommendation in for the 2003 budget and the Commission can continue with research on the skate park. Gunn said to email Lee by August 8, 2002 your pro's/con's of each of the proposed skate park sites and list your survey questions. No official motion was made, nor 2". September 26, 2002 Skate Park Project Lee reiterated from the last meeting that there were 5-6 locations that were discussed for the skate park. Commissioners were to list pro's and con's of each location and come to the meeting with this information. Szczepanski said to refer to the handout in the packet. How about the location between City Hall and Water Tower? Lee suggested trying it out at Groveland or Greenfield Park. No permanent structure alterations would be needed. We can see how it works; is it successful or if there problems with the neighbors, vandalism, etc. Long asked if it would be a possible to construct another hockey rink; would it be a problem maintaining it? Lee replied that it wouldn't be a problem, but the money will need to come out of the park dedication fund. Gunn asked if it's necessary to spend that amount of money. Lee said by using the Groveland or Greenfield site, a trial run can be made without spending a lot of money. Kroeger stated that there are a lot of places with good facilities but they are being used and are close to the neighbors. Lee suggested narrowing the sites to 1 or 2 and then have a neighborhood meeting. Kroeger asked what the criteria should be for narrowing it down? Gunn stated cost. Kroger suggested Hillview and Groveland, both are highly visible. Greenfield is right on the property lines (tennis courts) and this may be too close to the neighbors. Gunn thought Groveland or Greenfield sites would be the best due to the existing surfaces. Lee stated that the recommendation to the Council should include that the Park and Recreation Commission will evaluate the site in the fall of 2003 with local residential input included. Szczepanski suggested having the Police Department patrol the area more. Let's take a vote from all of the commissioners on which park site to use for the skate park: Gunn Groveland Silvis Groveland Kroeger Hillview Long Groveland Kunz Hillview Szczepanski Groveland Direct Staff to hold a neighborhood meeting regarding Groveland Park as a trial area for a skate park (loss of 1 tennis court, noise levels); also have available samples of types of skate parks available. Then recommend to Council the area, costs and equipment that's necessary. Motioned: Kroeger Ind: Gunn Discussion: Before the end of November 2002 and the committee members should make every attempt to attend the neighborhood meeting. Motion unanimously passed. November 21, 2002 Skate Park Szczepanski asked if everyone had an email that was sent out by Lee, 11-8-02? All agree on the Groveland Park tennis court location. Szczepanski proposes an additional site and utilizing the outside Community Center basketball court. Mayor Rich Sonterre came to the meeting. Sonterre stated that the council has talked about it and the Community Center makes sense because of the lack of people that use the outside basketball courts. Dazenski, Roepke, Gunn all disagreed. Roepke stated that they are used quite frequently. Sonterre stated the City doesn't have a lot of tennis courts and the Community Center has a security system. Kroeger agreed that security and safety is a good standpoint. Gunn stated that the base is not suitable for a skate park and that $55,000 is budgeted for the equipment. If this doesn't work out, we aren't out that much because the equipment can be sold and the tennis courts can be utilized again. With the Community Center site a new base would need to be put in. Kroeger asked if we could then go back to a basketball court if it didn't work out? Dazenski stated yes. Szczepanski asked how big of an area is the Community Center as opposed to Groveland Park tennis courts; tennis courts have the bigger area. Should the Police Department be on site or around at all times if this is still a concern? Gunn said that Groveland Park is out in the open, houses are around it and the tennis courts are fenced in. Roepke stated that the YMCA has no staff after 7pm. Dazenski said that the lights are on at Groveland Park and are controlled by a timer and will shut off at 10pm. Sonterre stated that the skate park should be a monitored site and what about changing the hours at the Community Center? He also asked what other sites were visited by the committee? Kroeger listed the sites. Sonterre stated that Shoreview and Roseville liked having a tie to their Community Center. Coon Rapids doesn't staff and they've had problems. Kroeger stated that his concern is about security, noise and lights. Sonterre asked if the exit door by the basketball court could be used so there would only be 1 access in and out of the park? Should we charge people to use it? Dazenski asked what about bathroom calls; people will not remove their skates to go into the Community Center. There is a satellite at Groveland Park. Kroeger thought the neighborhood meeting should still take place. Gunn stated that $55,000 was approved for 2003. Sonterre agreed but also said that the Park Dedication account could be used if necessary. Kunz stated that he does not want to take out a tennis court. Dazenski replied that in order to use the basketball court at the Community Center, the surface will need to be redone and that would cost approximately $18,000-20,000 because of its size. (It's uneven — a 6 inch drop.) This doesn't include the costs for fencing, landscaping and irrigation. Sonterre asked how many pieces does the equipment consist of? Gunn replied 7. Sonterre said that Mounds View isn't the size of Coon Rapids, should it be smaller? Keep it at a modest entry point and if growth is needed, so be it. Gunn replied that is why the committee decided on this size; it's bigger than New Brighton but not like Coon Rapids or Shoreview. Szczepanski agreed this is an entry level size park. Dazenski said that after talking with people, these size jumps, etc, are what they would want. Sonterre asked Dazenksi if the Parks Department could level off the Community Center area with blacktop? Dazenski replied yes. Sonterre asked if it should it be monitored for safety? Coon Rapids has a sign that states you are fully responsible if hurt, etc. What about having the users sign a liability waiver? Have the parents of the underage users sign it and keep on file at the Community Center. He also suggested having the users of the park to go through the lobby, past the front desk and with the camera's, that's adequate monitoring. Kroeger wants to abide by the decision to have a neighborhood meeting. Roepke asked if it would include the residents of Bronson Drive too? Kroeger replied yes. Szczepanski stated that he liked the security issue with having it close to City Hall and Police. Roepke stated that wherever we put it, the kids will come. Szczepanski would like it to be centralized in the City. The committee discussed the sizes of the proposed skate park. Kroeger stated that we could expand it if need be at the Community Center. Dazenski replied not really, there isn't a lot of room to expand. Sonterre asked how long will the skate boarding fad last? Gunn replied that's why the tennis courts at Groveland make sense because it could be put back as a tennis court. Kroeger asked where should the skate park go? Szczepanski suggested voting. Gunn replied we've already done that. Sonterre stated that whether the residents of Groveland do or do not want the skate park, the committee must make their decision on what is best for the City. In your opinion, what would be the better recommendation for the City as a whole. Gunn asked how close will the skate park be to the Community Center building? She expressed concern about the graffiti and damage to the walls. Sonterre stated that it will be televised by the camera. Dazenski said there would be nothing to vandalize at Groveland except the fence. The Community Center has block work and that would have to be sandblasted. He thinks there is a great potential for graffiti on the building. Also, there is not an existing water source, would we put in a fountain? Or should they come in the building all of the time? Dazenski also expressed his concern about using the emergency exit. There is a reason it is there; what does the fire code state? Motion to abandon Groveland Park as the site for the skate park and look more seriously at the Community Center. Motioned: Kunz 2nd: Szczepanski Discussion: None Motion unanimously passed. Followup: Direct Staff how to maintain a secure skate park at the Community Center. What is the building code regarding emergency exits. Kroeger motioned to direct Staff to find out a secure control int and gat prethe surface for skating. Also what it would take to pro 2nd by Szczepanski Discussion: Gunn would like a finding as to the impact of taking out the basketball court. Kroeger said this could be included when talking to the neighbors. Kroeger: Agree to amend motion. Motion unanimously passed Sonterre presented an "Outstanding Community Service Award" to Frank Silvis. Sonterre left the meeting. January 23, 2003 Skate Park Lee stated that he emailed the Commissioners a memo outlining the costs for modifying the Community Center basketball courts to construct a skate park. Kroeger asked if the slope repair is needed? Suggested addressing this question as we get further into the project. Does the fence need to be 10 feet high? Lee stated that a 6 foot fence would be the minimum height due to the possibility of BMX bikes being tossed over the fence to use in the course. The City of Coon Rapids has problems with this because of a 4 foot fence they had. Kroeger asked about the impact of using the emergency door as an exit door to the park. Lee replied that an emergency exit door cannot exit into a fenced area and that the door would have to be moved. Kroeger stated that the key cost is the surface preparation. Will it impact the basketball players if repaired? Roepke asked how much bigger is Groveland compared to the Community Center. Kroeger: Groveland 107x119 and Community Center is 34x104. Kroeger inquired on how the surface is at the Groveland tennis courts. Cracks? Will this need to be repaired too? Definitely need feed back from the residents regarding a skate park placement. Lee stated that a skate park meeting notice will be placed in the March/April 2003 Mounds View Matters. Long asked why was the Silver View Park basketball courts decided against. Dazenski replied because of the lack of visibility and therefore vandalism. Groveland doesn't have a lot of vandalism because of the surrounding homes and visibility. Silver View has problems with vandalism. Also the basketball courts at Silver View are used greatly. Kroeger reiterated that the skate park meeting notice will be broadcasted in the following: March/April Mounds View Matters Cable New Brighton Bulletin City's Web Site Electronic Message Board Lee will bring this to the Council at the March 3 work session to get them up to speed on this project. Kroeger asked if the Commissioner's wanted to discuss the supervision issues of the skate park now or at another meeting? It was decided by the Commission to bring ideas and concerns to the next meeting regarding supervision, access, and rules for the skate park patrons. Also, ideas as to how the Commission would like the skate park meeting conducted on March 6, 2003. February 27, 2003 Skate Park Kroeger stated that the skate park meeting is on March 6, 2003 at the Community Center and he asked how the notification of the meeting was distributed to the community. Lee replied that residential mailings, within 500 feet of the Community Center, were sent out, a notice was published in the New Brighton Bulletin, Mounds View Matters and the St. Paul Pioneer Press, it was put on the city's web page and electronic message board. Kroeger stated that the committee needed to discuss the details for the meeting on the 6tn Lee stated that it will be a general format with a brief presentation and then open up to questions and answers. Kunz stated that it will be important to get feedback from the residents. Kroeger would like written comments. Lee stated that he is already working on a feedback form and that it can either be filled out at the end of meeting or mailed back to the City. Kroeger asked who facilitate the meeting. Silvis suggested Lee and the Committee agreed. Kroeger suggested that the next step after the meeting will be to compile the feedback from the residents and put it in a proposal to the Council. Kroeger asked if a 10 foot fence is needed. Roepke said the purpose of the fence is to keep the kids from climbing it when the park is unattended. Kroeger stated the following skate parks charge/don't charge: Don't Charge: Andover, Centerville, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove Charge: Shoreview, Big Lake Lee said the question will come up, "will it be a success?". Kroeger suggested asking cities that have skate parks: would they do it again? Lee asked if it will be supervised and will the City charge to use it? Kroeger stated that is the question and we will need the public's input to decide. Roepke stated that he believes it should be supervised if it is located at the Community Center. Kroeger asked would that apply if the skate park was located elsewhere? Should the skate park be kept open during the Community Center hours or longer. If longer, hire someone to monitor? Kunz thought the City should charge to use the skate park because we charge to use the basketball courts at the Community Center. March 20, 2003 Kroeger stated at the March 6 Skate Park Meeting, there were approximately 40 people that attended. Kunz thought that most everyone at the meeting seemed to be in favor of the skate park. Kroeger replied that there were 2 people in attendance that were questioning the need for a skate park. The concerns expressed by others: • Increased police calls ® Liabilities ® Budget costs (constraints) • Existing park usage low • YMCA management issues • Finance trouble currently with the Community Center • Graffiti • Existing parks need improvements • Lack of parental supervision • Keep costs at a minimum Dazenski thought the commission should address the questions/concerns. Silvis felt more people were for the skate park than against. Mendoza thought that he couldn't really make any comments because of the lack of information on his part. Comments from the audience: Jordan spoke to the commission. He thought the skate park is a good idea because there isn't a place to skate board now. He feels that the users of the park will not graffiti it and that they can "police it" themselves. He also thinks more people will start skate boarding. Roepke asked Jordan how he felt about charging for the park....yes or no. Jordan replied that he thought it would be no problem but obviously if the skate park is a good one people will have no problem paying to use it. Kroeger asked Jordan if he has looked at the asphalt at the Community Center; big enough for a skate park? Jordan stated yes. Eric agreed also that a skate park would be a good idea. He felt it is close enough to bike to if located at the Community Center and that the area at the Community Center is big enough. Mendoza asked Eric if kids use their bikes at the skate parks? Eric stated at Pike Lake they do. Kroeger explained that this skate park would not allow bikes. Mendoza asked would we want to do that? This way, it would keep the park occupied if both types were allowed. Kroeger felt it wouldn't he a good idea. Jordan spoke again and said that the bikes do destroy the skate parks. Kroeger asked if we propose this to the council will we need to decide on a design? We only have so much money in the budget to do improvements and to buy equipment. Kroeger doesn't know if the skate park would need to he supervised but we should use current Community Center fee structure to use the park. Dazenski expressed concern about kids skating in the parking lot or on Bronson Drive if they can't afford to pay to get into the skate park. Roepke commented that if the user is 9years or younger, they must have an 18year old with them. (This is the rule at the Community Center.) Kroeger asked to go over the list of tasks to perform to construct a skate park. Dazenski supplied the following information: Asphalt: No changes needed but would probably need a seal coat and small patching. $1000 Fencing: 4 sides, 6 foot fence. $4500 Irrigation: Need this and some landscaping. $1500 Lighting: Need another one installed coming from the east side. $2000 Entrance door: Reserve this option. $8000 Security camera: $1000 Signage: Yes $400 Trash receptacle: Yes $720 Benches: Yes $1800 Restroom and Drinking fountain: Yes to both.$700 Estimation of costs: $21,720 (doesn't include portable bathroom rental costs) Equipment: $33,000 Silvis motioned to present this to council. Kroeger asked what exactly? Should we recommend that a usage cost be implemented too? ($3 non-resident, $1 resident) Hours of operation only when the Community Center is open? Include infrastructure costs/needs ($21,720). What is left over would then be used towards the purchase of the equipment. Dazenski and Roepke both agreed that if the skate park is open after the Community Center hours, it would cost approximately $21,000 extra to operate. Rich Sonterre spoke to the commission. Sonterre does not want to lose any programs or facilities and was wondering if the commission would consider using any surplus of funds after the construction of the skate park to put towards additional asphalt at another park for the stand-alone basketball hoops that will be removed from the Community Center if the skate park is constructed. Dazenski replied that it could be done. Kroeger stated that an addendum to the proposal could be worded stating that there will be additional asphalt laid at another park to relocate the basketball hoops removed from the Community Center. Sonterre also suggested that the excess or surplus could be put back into the park dedication fund or put the money towards an inspector that will be inspecting all of the parks and shelters. Kroeger asked the commission for their opinion. Silvis agreed with the asphalt placement for the basketball hoops. Kroeger thought the proposal to the council could recognize that the City is losing a basketball court and may want to address in the future the need to replace it. Dazenski stated that Greenfield Park would be the best choice. Kroeger added to the proposal that the City is losing two '/2 court basketball courts and the commission will probably be pursuing replacing them elsewhere in Mounds View. Sonterre stated to also dedicate any surplus at that time of the proposal to the council. Kunz moved that any surplus funds after the infrastructure and equipment purchases of a skate park be set aside for the relocating of the basketball hoops removed from the Community Center to another park in Mounds View. (The park location will be determined later.) Kroeger 2nd the motion. Discussion: Edmond stated he doesn't see any reason why the hoops could not sit idle for a while. Kroeger reiterated that there is a lot of interest in the skate park by the community. But, he also has concerns regarding the existing conditions of the parks. Two shelter buildings need to be addressed and he is concerned about spending this money at this time on a skate park. Mendoza expressed that he has reservations about making a decision now. He doesn't know enough information on the conditions of the parks, etc. to make a decision on a skate park. Kroeger stated that the commission should now take a vote on the motion presented. Mendoza: Abstained Silvis: Aye Kroeger: Nay Kunz: Aye Edmond: Nay Kroeger stated that he would like to see existing buildings taken care of. Need an inspector to evaluate the buildings. Sonterre stated that this probably wouldn't occur until 2004 (inspections). Also he mentioned that the motion failed when it's a 2/2 vote and the commission will have to re- motion. Silvis stated that the Park Dedication Fund is drying up because of the lack of areas that can be built up in Mounds View. Sonterre said that's not true. Properties are going through the motion of redevelopment, etc. and that more money will go into the Park Dedication Fund. He also expressed his disappointment in not having a skate park in Mounds View. April 24, 2003 Skate Park Project • There is nothing new to discuss regarding the skate park. ® This was presented to Council at the April 7, 2003 Work Session. • The next time this gets brought up will need to be done by motion. • Commissioners wanted to perform a thorough review of the parks budget. • Staff has not received any additional feed back since the update was presented to the City Council on April 7, 2003. January 22, 2004 Skate Park — Initiate discussions on this topic. This item is currently in the City's Capital Improvement Program scheduled for 2004. It was not recommended in 2003. Does the Commission want to proceed with this, delay it, or remove it from the Capital Improvement Program? • Spend a lot of time on this already. • It might be good to let it "simmer". • Delay it until we find a suitable location of financing. • As presented last year, this was planned to be supervised. • Public Meeting was held, at the following Park and Recreation Meeting it was decided not to proceed with it. • Maintenance of the park would be derived for the City's general fund. • There were other financial needs of the City. Motion to not discuss it at the present time: Long 2nd: Edmond Amended to look at it one year from now. Change it in the City's Capital Improvement Program from 2004 to 2005. Motion passed unanimously Ege Scout Leadershp SeMce Projec Scout's name: Aaron Jacobson Address: 7090 Knollwood Drive Mounds View 55112 Telephone No.: 763-780-1788 Unit No: 93 District: Northwest Local council: Northern Star Unit leader's name: Michael Stagg Address: 6354 Cherokee Trail Lino Lakes 55038 Telephone No.: (651)-762-4021 Unit advancement committee person's name: Margaret Towle Address: 1556 15th Street New Brighton 55112 Telephone No.: (651)-633-5828 orkbook PROJECT D SCR PTMN The project is re -landscaping of the outside perimeter of the Random Park building. What group will benefit from the project? The Parks Department, Citizens and visitors to the city of Mounds View. Name of religious institution, school, or community: Random Park Telephone No :( 763)-717-4050 Street address: Long Lake Road City: Mounds View State: MN Zip code: 55112 My project will be of benefit to the group because: Currently the grass and plants at Random Park are sparse and not taken care of. It will also make the park look nicer so anyone who goes there will enjoy it more. It is a park that sits on Long Lake road and is very visible to anyone that passes by. It will benefit the city because the city won't have to pay someone to do the manual labor and planning that 1 am volunteering to do. This project reduces the financial burden on the city and improves the appearance which will increase the use by the citizens in Mounds View. It will benefit the local citizens because it will be more useful and appealing. This concept was discussed with my unit leader on (Date):8-20-07 The project concept was discussed with the following representative of the group that will benefit from the project.4-14-07 Representative's name: Steve Dazenski and Rick Whriskey Representative's Title: Steve is the Park supervisor, Rick is the city forester Phone No.: Steve-(763)-286-2064 Rick-(651)638-2125 Date of meeting: 4-14-07 ascription: 0 I will be landscaping Random Park for the city of Mounds View. The project includes: o Working with city officials to plan the new design of the garden. O l will be in charge of the following: Getting measurements and calculating the amount of material and plants needed for the garden. o Organizing the work force appropriate for the job. o Setting a project date. o Re landscaping the gardens by placing anti weed material, laying mulch, planting new plants and re designing the parks plant arrangements. The work for the project will be done in two Phases. Phase one will be preparation which will include- o Purchasing all planting materials. o Digging the gardens to the proper depth of 4 inches. o Leveling the metal borders to the surrounding ground. o Laying and staking anti weed material o Pre mark locations for plants to prepare for planting in phase two. (See 6 Sep Random Park ppt diagram) o Lay 4 inches of mulch. Phase two will include- o Purchase all plant materials. o Clearing mulch and cutting fabric for plants. o Digging holes for plants and trees to the proper depth. Proper depth is level with the dirt that is in the plant and tree containers. The proper width of the hole is twice the width of the plant container. o Plant the trees and shrubs. o Replace the fabric and mulch. o Water the newly planted plants. o Level the mulch as needed around the plants and trees. o Cleaning the work site. anticipate going through with phase one in the fall (September 22 fall back date is September 23). Phase two will be done in the spring (Late May early June) due to the late planting season and the project will be completed once phase two is completed. The Phases will take place over two weekends one in the fall and one in the spring. I will use the Saturdays for both phases of my project as my primary day and Sunday will be the back up date. Project Purpose The reason for the project is that the city has limited resources. The site has been updated with a new shelter but the plants around the area were destroyed in the process. At this time, the outside of the building looks un-organized and messy. I plan to fix up the gardens and landscape the park to make it look nice again. 3 Plan your work by describing the present condition, the method, materials to be used, project helpers, and a time schedule for carrying out the project. Describe any safety hazards you might face, and explain how you will ensure the safety of those carrying out the project. The present condition of the site is a very un-kept and needs work. The area looks torn up and unorganized. The method I am using is to organize work groups to complete the project in two phases and will take two days to complete. The work will take place over two weekends, one in the fall and one in the spring. What needs to be done. Dig out the beds - Make the bordering material even with the soil surrounding the beds. Level the topsoil and fill in uneven spots. Cut and lay anti weed material. Plant the plants in the correct areas of the park. Lay mulch on top of anti weed fabric, Day One — Phase One (preparation for planting) Day one will include digging the four beds and leveling out the soil four inches below grade. We will also make the metal border level with the surface surrounding the gardens. We will lay the anti weed material, and spread mulch. Finally in the first phase I will put markers in the soil below the anti weed material which will be used later to locate the places to plant the plants in the spring. Note: The mulch and chips will be placed in the parking lot of the park by the city. Next to the pile of mulch I will put the dug out plant material and dirt that was removed from the garden. The mulch and plant waste will be put on tarps. I will call Gopher State One before digging in the fall and before digging in the spring to avoid hitting gas or electric lines. The borders of the gardens in the park are metal and need to be adjusted when the work is done. They are in good working shape otherwise. All of the materials that I need for the project are provided by the city. The total cost is about 1500 dollars. I will go with Mr. Dazenski to the store to purchase the materials and plants needed for the project. Mr. Dazenski will pay for the materials there and I will pick the materials out. Resources: In the first phase we will need at least 20 helpers (10 per shift) and an estimate of about 8 work hours. It will be the same for the second phase. The total work force needed for the project will be 40 helpers. This number includes both days and phases of work. 4 Work Schedule: The work force will be broken up during the day into shifts. On the first and second Phase we will have 2 shifts starting at 7 a.m. and ending at 3p.m. and each shift will consist of four hours each (10 people per shift). Workers can do as many shifts as they want. Shift 'i: Dig out the flower beds about 4 inches deep using shovels in gardens A, B, C and D and level the soil using rakes, four inches below grade. (4 hours) Shift 2: Level the edging on gardens to the surrounding ground. A, B, C, and D using hammers and shovels. Lay the anti weed material in areas A, B, C, and D using scissors and material spikes to hold the material down. Cut holes in the material and insert markers which will show us where to put plants in the spring. (See 6 Sep Random Park ppt diagram) Lay mulch and chips over the anti weed material. Level the mulch with rakes and shovels. Clean up: which includes picking up tools and returning them to the city. Pick up trash and unwanted materials on the ground. (4 hours) Day Two — Phase Two (Planting and Finishing Work) On day two we will find where we put the markers in the first phase and plant the plants appropriate for the spot marked. The second day we will also dig three holes for the trees on the west side. Then we will plant the three trees and mulch them as well. This phase will also take 8 hours starting at 7 am ending at 3 pm. Shift 1: Plant the plants in gardens A, B, C and D. Find the markers in the gardens which mark where the plants are to be planted, remove the mulch, cut through the anti weed material, dig the holes for the plants, and plant them. (4 hours) Shift 2: Dig three holes about 2 ft in diameter and 2 ft. deep to plant the Japanese lilacs in on the west side; Area E. Plant Japanese lilacs and put mulch around them in area E using shovels. Then water the trees so they can adjust. Do the last minute touches and last minute leveling to make the gardens look good and ready to enjoy. Clean up everything in the area, return tools to the city. Discard or recycle all left over materials. (4 hours) 5 M terials: Phase 1 Section Plant Qty Cost each Total ALL Mulch/Chips (Recycled) 500 Ibs No Charge No Charge ALL Plastic Anti Weed Material 2 Rolls $40 $80 ALL Anti Weed Material Spikes 70 $.35 $24.50 Total Phase 1 $104.50 Phase 2 Section Plant Qty Cost each Total A Dwarf Euonymus (burning bush), 2 $25 $50 Day Lilies 6 $8 $48 B Crab Apple Tree 1 $210 $210 Peony 4 $14 $56 Iris 6 $8 $48 C Peony 4 $14 $56 Iris 6 $8 $48 D Dwarf Honeysuckle 2 $20 $40 Day Lilies 5 $10 $50 E Japanese Tree Lilacs 3 $260 $780 Total Phase 2 $1386 Grand Total Phase 1 and 2 $1490.50 Note: All materials are donated by the city. Equipment Su:•plied by City: Item Quantity Shovels 10 Hammers 8 Rakes 10 Scissors 6 6 Levels Wheel Barrows 2 Tarps Su lies item Quantity Price Water 40 gallons $ 40 donated by myself Hot dish 40 people $ 80 donated by myself Chips 5 bags Donated — $20. Fruit 5 lb. Donated - $10 Bars 3 pans Donated - $10 Paper Plates 50 Donated $3 Paper Cups 100 Donated $5 Trash bags 20 $7 donated by myself Recruiting: I will recruit my workers through my Boy Scout troop, putting up flyers in the church, and getting my teammates from soccer and wrestling to help. When they are recruited I will send them a letter or email with all the details of the project, directions and time they are expected. I will Start the project on September 22 my fall back date will be on the 23rd of September. The Date for the project finish will be in the end of May or early June. 1 have permission from the city to split the project between fall and spring. The city wants me to start this fall. Hazards: Hazards we might face: e Cuts, abrasions, bruises. Tripping on obstacles. 7 O Dehydration O People getting hurt while digging the injuries from these encounters would be minor. To help prevent injuries: © I will set up a tool and supply area slightly away from the work area in the parking lot. • VVater will be provided and encouraged. Lunch will also be provided for the volunteers. O Volunteers will be supervised. Supervision will include instructions on how to work and what to do if you are suffering from the heat, bug and the elements. O Provide clothing instructions to the helpers prior to the project. The list will include wearing dosed toe shoes, work gloves, pants, long sleeve shirts and anything else which will expose the least bear skin possible. Sun screen will be provided. • The shelter will be available for our use during the project. The shelter will be used for relaxing/ eating area. We can also use this space for people suffering from the heat and to put personal items they may have. • At least two forms of communication, (two mobile phones), to use for emergencies if required. The first aid kit will be located in the shelter next to the water. Everyone will be told where the first aid kit is. My back up person who will take over for me will be my friend, Dan Hurley, who is a senior scout. He just did his eagle project and is capable and willing to take over for me. The safety officer at the sight will be my father Terry Jacobson. He has worked with tools and construction safety. He has worked on bridge construction and he knows how to be safe. He can assist me with safety at the work sight. He will also be the go to man if anyone gets hurt. He knows how to treat injuries very well through his training as a National Guard officer. I will be in charge of teaching the work groups their jobs and organizing volunteers. 8 E k .meat 20 shovels 5 spades 15 hard rakes 3 sod kickers 5 wheelbarrows City Truck 10 hammers Costs ©f P uts, S r bsp an 7 Wide -Brim Hostas=$62.93 7 Patriot Hostas=$69.93 4 Annabelle Hydrangeas=$119.96 3 Magic Carpet Spirea=$89.97 3 Minuet Weigela=$59.97 3 Ivory Halo Dogwood=$59.97 104 Feet of Black Edging=$77.70 8 Cubic Yards of Red Mulch=$256.00 450 Edging Stakes=$225.00 Grass Seed Titan=$i 21.43 er tern s