PL PACKET 10211997 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

rec u--` is v I na and r n r Harr �•re tc i . .sue imr ct, a the pa. F;ir.� °ot sc. eened :rlt^ ::e,rms and Plantings. 4 place fcr a multipurpose building is reserved for tre future. T~;e Gymnasium/auditorium/stage wouid sea: T00, -ontain a ha;f casketball ccuri, and can be partitioned into smalier meeting rooms. Exterior decks would accommodate an overflow crowd. There shouid be restreoms with showers, ample storage for sporting goods and stage accessories, and additional meeting rooms and office space. A swimming pool would offer handicapped swimmin-, competitive srrimmin, any swimming lessons in a predictable envircm-ent. The feasibility o- swimrnin would be Independent of lake conditions. Community relat.ons might ::e improved through public programs such as the following: a) swimming iesson to community children (for a fee) b) family open swim (for a fee) • c) individual fitness swim (for a fee) d) sponsorship of swim team Revenues generated by pool use would be absorbed in direct costs. They are not expected to support other camp operations. The play. field and recreation area north of the multipurpose building is available for archery, earthbail and other informai field games. The shelter at the north end of the play field provides weather protection for play field and Nature Preserve users, and a small group picnic site away from the camp core. The open grassland dividing the Nature Preserve from the Special Program Use 9 9 P 9 zone would be more attractive if restored to it's original natural condition. Seeding with native Minnesota grasses and wildflowers would provide an educational setting in harmony with the camp's location and ecological history. Little mowing would be necessary. Similarly, other bluegrass areas can be j restored to prairie, reducing mowing costs 20% or more. 30