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2003 05 28File AGENDA PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2003 CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD 7:30 p.m. - CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioners may add or delete items at this time. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY OPEN MICROPHONE/OPEN HOUSE People representing their own interests, or those of a group, are welcome to bring forward their thoughts, concerns, and/or suggestions. The sole requirement is that speakers are residents or business owners in Chanhassen. Upon hearing from all interested speakers, the Commissioners will step down and engage audience members in an open house discussion. This will allow speakers and commissioners alike the opportunity to get into the details of some. of the issues presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes dated April 22, 2003. NEW BUSINESS 2. Initiate Review of Accessibility Evaluation for City of Chanhassen Parks. OLD BUSINESS None REPORTS o Recreation Programs a. 2003 Summer Activities b. 2003 Lake Ann Park Operations Self-Supporting Programs a. Summer Adult Softball o Administrative ao 2003 Park and Trail Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 4th of July Trade Fair (verbal) 4th of JUly Parade (verbal) Recognition of Bokoo Bikes for Trail Map Partnership COMMISSION IV[EMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING VERBATIM MINUTES APRIL 22, 2003 Chairman Franks called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Rod Franks, Tom Kelly, Amy O'Shea, Jack Spizale, Paula Atkins, Susan Robinson and Glenn Stolar STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent; and Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Atkins moved, Stolar seconded to approve the agenda as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. None. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Atkins moved, Spizale seconded to approve the smnmary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission dated February 25, 2003' as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. NAMING OF NEW PARK LOCATED IN FRONT OF CITY HALL AND ADJACENT TO THE NEW LIBRARY. Public Present: Name Address Linda Landsman Melissa J. Brechon Kathy Perschmann Jill Shipley 7329 Frontier Trail 4 City Hall Plaza Library Hoffman: Thank you Chair Franks, members of the commission. One of the most exciting thing obviously that is happening is the old bank has fmally been demolished making room for the new park. The park project has always been referred to as the City Center Commons, and the plans that are shown on the overhead indicate the general configuration of that area. It's fairly large and very nicely laid out. What you would call kind of a town plaza feel or town commons, but it did not have an official name and with the placement of the sign, which is located right down at the intersection of Market Boulevard and West 78t~. This-sign was an add alternate item at just over $8,000 which was accepted by the City Council as a part of the project so we need to fred a name for the park and go ahead and get that name off to the contractor so they can order letters for that. Before I go into a little background on the park location and the history itself I'll show you the schematic. We have it in your packet. This is a schematic of what the sign would look like. It has a concrete footing underneath it. A brick sign. It has the radius which follows the edge of the planter. Has a very prominent location on that intersection. It will have Chanhassen with the maple leaf and the park name underneath and it's a 3 ½ inch letters underneath the larger Park and Recreation Commission -April 22, 2003 letters here, 8 inch letters which spell Chanhassen. So that's the design of the sign. City Center Commons again was the project name. It has never been officially adopted as the name for the park by the City Council. Little background. First of all on the project, this site was set aside in on the late 80's by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. It was purchased at a price of $4.50 a square foot for the bank property, and then the library property as well. And the thinking at the time was the city leaders, the city staff, the council at the time, the HRA members, didn't like the idea of a McDonald's or a Burger King sitting out on that comer in front of City Hall. They thought there was a better use, preferably a public use for that' property, so it was purchased and set aside and then remained as the festival location or what did we call the ballfields out there? Do you remember? The Little League. Coulter Field. The Little League Coulter fields out there where kids actually played Little League or t-ball right on main street for a number of years as well. The library location or the referendum was approved. The library location was selected at the intersection or the comer of Kerber and West 78th Street, and then the plan started to become a reality for what would tie these two public uses toge{her, that being the commons area inbetween or the plaza. The plan itself was prepared through a design committee which the council thanked recently after the award was made for the project. Damon Farber and Associates is the architect on the design. There was some real elaborate designs going in and I think the committee really selected one that fits the downtown and is going to be very well received. With the bank standing there it was very hard to visualize what this space would actually look like. Now with the bank gone it's starting to become a little easier to visualize exactly what that space will look like. History on naming parks in the past in Chanhassen. Many of the parks have been named, either by their general location, the development, the developer, or city staff or generally the Park and Recreation Commission. So historically there has not been a large public process going into naming parks in the city. The larger parks, Lake Ann Park, Lake Susan Park obviously have names which are associated with geographic features that are, they are near or that they are featured. Many neighborhood parks that were named simply the night that the Park and Recreation Commission visited them as they were brought onto the system and the commission talked about it as a group, or if there was a neighborhood that was working with the commission at that time in the development of that park, they were then, ideas were solicited from those groups. There have been some suggestions from .the community to date to name this location and those include, the City Center Commons, which is a name that people still appreciate. Central Park, again due to it's predominant location in the center of the city. But Central Park many people feel has already been taken and has a...somewhere else in the country. Library Park has been suggested a number of times, and I think members of the audience here are here to support that idea. Town Square and City Center Park so those are just a few of the ideas, or the ideas that have really been tossed about the majority of the time we're talking about this topic. Other ideas are, you can always name it as a memorial or there's a variety of different ways to look at it. In this instance it' s the staff position that there' s a simple and obvious choice and that is City Center Park. It's very descriptive. We have a City Center Park akeady, which is behind City Hall, and City Center Park can be renamed City Center Ballfields or City Center Fields. There's also a requirement that you should be aware of. The two fields that are north of the school property, north of the tennis courts, have a requirement as a part of the purchase agreement to be named Hansen Fields, so right now they have a, it's a sub-category. It's City Center Park, Hansen Fields. The property was purchased from the Hansen's. As a part of that purchase agreement they wanted that, those naming rights as a part of that. So those, whatever City Center Park is known as, those fields will always be known as Hansen Field as well. And we have a sign in our shop for those, to name that Hansen Field, City Center Park, Hansen Field. The existing again the existing City Center Park can be renamed. The signs that we have are made in the shop at a cost of probably $200-300. Gregory: Yeah, a couple hundred dollars. Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Hoffman: For the wood. And that's staff's recommendation that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend the City Council officially name the new park site City Center Park, and that we rename the existing City Center Park to City center Ballfields. Franks: Thank you Todd. What I'd like to do is of course, provide plenty of time for anyone in the audience to make their comments, but before we do that I'd like to, if Todd, if you're willing to take questions from any commission members, we'll do that first. And Susan, just to give you a break we'll start at the other end. Robinson: Thank you. Franks: You're welcome. Stolar: Just one quick question. Is there a requirement that that has to have a distinct name? Because one of my questions was, isn't this all just City Center Park. Hoffman: Yes. Stolar: This is the whole City Center Park. Is that allowable or does it have to have a distinct name? Hoffman: It's allowed. You could do that. My only concern is that when there is a specific program or event taking place in this location and you say City Center Park, it may be confusing for folks. Space starts to get large, but I had the same thought. Atkins: So the recommendation by staff is City Center Park? Hoffman: Correct. Atkins: How will this be decided? Will we be making that decision? Hoffman: You can make a recommendation to the City Council. Atkins: Will the sign be lit? Hoffman: Lit? Yes. Atkins: That's all I have. Franks: Nothing? Kelly: No. Franks: Todd, when you say the monument sign will be lit, will the letters be backlit or will it be flood lit from down below? Hoffman: Base lit from down below. Franks: Staff didn't come up with any other real creative ideas? Stolar: Not that they will tell us. Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Franks: Well had we considered offering the naming rights to the park for sale to corporate entity? Hoffman: Hadn't, well we talked about it. Yeah we talked about it. Franks: Okay. Alright. I guess that's really all I have at this point. O'Shea: Does staff see it a plus or a neutral to try to tie this whole area in like City Center, the hockey rinks, City Center ballfields, or does that? Hoffman: I think what would occur then is this would always be known as City Center Park and you'd start getting knick names for the other. People would just say the ballfields. O'Shea: By City Center Park. Hoffman: Yeah. You're going to go to the ballfields. Because there are, then again by default if you're reading a softball or baseball schedule and it says City Center Park, you're pretty much going to know where those ballfields are. So depending on the activity which is scheduled. If you say the 4th of July is at City Center Park, there's going to be activities going on in both locations so people would know where it's at. O'Shea: Okay. In the new park by the library, is there going to be activities held there or? Hoffman: Oh sure. O'Shea: Okay. Hoffman: Both by the library and by the city and by other people, the Chamber of Commerce. It will be a very public space and many public events will be held there. O'Shea: That's all I had. Franks: Commissioner Robinson: Robinson: Thank you. My only question was what types of public events would be held there? Like different 4th of July types of things. Hoffman: Music, art, farmers market, reading programs. I'm sure your list is very long. There will be a variety of activities and the space, we have ideas already but the space is going to generate additional concept. There's a farmers market that people are talking about in town. We're not sure if this space is large enough with parking needs but. We want to bring back our music program in the parks. Just some of those types of activities. Franks: Thanks. Spizale: Just one question. Is this like sandblasted into masonry type of thing or is it free standing letters? Hoffman: Yeah, they're free standing letters. ~ inch aluminum lettering painted black. Off-set 1 inch from the brick. The maple leaves are ~A inch water jet cut aluminum painted black. And the Park and Recreation Commission -April 22, 2003 brick facing matches the existing library and then the letters with the name are % aluminum letters painted black. Spizale: Okay. That's the only question I had. Franks: Axe there any other questions? Alright, thank you. Thanks Todd. What I'd like to do now is open it up for comment from members of the audience. If you want to, if you have a comment, please step to the podium and state your name and address and if you would, if you're representing a group or organization, your affiliation as well so we have some understanding. Linda Landsman: Hi. My name is Linda Landsman and I'm at 7329 Frontier Trail. Actually I come with many hats. First and foremost I'm a resident. I am the Carver County Library Trustee for Chanhassen. I was on the original task force for the library. I was on the outside design committee for the library. I was on the inside design committee for the library. I'm on the art committee for the library, who was meeting tonight to talk about artwork in and around the library. My position on the Carver Board also puts me on the Friends of the Chanhassen Library Board itself so as I say I wear many hats when I appear before you this evening. Last but not least I was also part of this park design, and it was a very invigorating and fun process. The City at the time had asked the landscape specialist to tie the park design to the library, and they did a very good job in doing that. The same lines can be seen in the park design, the room concepts are somewhat similar. The City had asked the landscaper to match the landscaping in the park and the landscaping in the library area together. He did that very well. I guess in this time of cost constraints I'm questioning why you would want to name an existing, a brand new park like this with such exciting ideas, an existing name of an existing park that normally people don't remember now. When they talk about the ballfields they talk about the ballfields behind City Hall. They don't remember City Center Park or City Center Commons or whatever it's called now. If we do make that change, yes you can do the signage in your shop for a few hundred dollars, but there's still added cost of changing maps. Of changing property plat names. Updating web sites if you've got web sites showing where you parks axe in Chanhassen. There's a cost associated with that, and with this deficit balance that we have, I would like to think that you would avoid any extraneous costs that you have at this time. There are some other issues through. When you have two parks that close together with a common name I think that invites confusion within the public. And that again is going to add a cost to the calls to City Hall as to well yeah it's at City Center something. Is it up above or is it down by the library, and we're seeing and hearing a lot of people referring to it as the park by the library. You know let' s keep it simple. Library Park, that's what people are going to call it. I do believe that you can use a name in this park also to bring some statement or excitement to our downtown. It can be used to indicate to whoever drives into town for a meeting or drives through town to get to somewhere else on 5, or even a resident that comes into downtown for any reason, that we are a town that truly embraces life long learning and literacy. We embrace the excitement and promote the adventure of expanding the minds of our children through stories, pictures, programs, whatever. And that we also believe so strongly in those things that we stuck a library in the middle of our town. That in and of itself is awesome. You've got an opportunity to make a statement. It could point to the fact that we are well read and literate. Or you could make a statement of loyalty to our country. You don't want to detract from the design or from the hard efforts of all the people that have worked on this with confusion. There are many other names that would stand out and have the dignity and decorum of this park. Authors Park. Poets Park. Freedom Square. There are so many opportunities here. Don't miss it. Thank you. Franks: Linda, do you want to take a question? Would you mind? Do you want to come back? You just had a list. What's at the top of your list? Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Linda Landsman: Oh that's hard. I am partial to tying this park to literacy. To learning. To that excitement of new lands and new wonders that you can find in that library in many different mediums, so I lean towards something like a Library Square or Library Commons. I also feel strongly towards Freedom Square because it elicits a lot of pride in our country and our community, but it also talks to the fact that we are probably one of the few countries that you can list that have such a mass of freedom of right to read, and that is highly important in our culture. So I guess if I had to choose, my favorite would be Freedom Square. Franks: Okay, thanks. Linda Landsman: Any other questions? Franks: Well now you opened it up. If you want to stand up there for a second I'll check and make sure so you don't have to keep coming back... LindaLandsman: Okay. That' s fine. Franks: Are there any questions from any commission members for Ms. Landsman before she sits back down, and we'll just keep them to questions and not comments. Linda Landsman: And I am standing. O'Shea: I do. Franks: Sure, go ahead. O'Shea: You spoke of additional cost incurred by calling it City of Chanhassen, City Commons. Linda Landsman: City Commons Park. Well if you're going to be making changes in the name of the park where the fields are, that's where I'm talking about additional costs. If you don't change the name of that park up there, you don't incur costs of making new signs for the old park. Of changing that name in maps or changing that name in web sites, which yes we have employees that do that but we pay them taxpayer dollars for their salary. So yeah there are costs associated with re-using that name. O'Shea: Thank you. Robinson: I have a question also. Franks: Sure, go ahead. Robinson: I was wondering if you talked this over with, you talked, named kind of all the committees you were on. Have you discussed this with other people? And if so, were they in agreement with you for the Library Commons? Linda Landsman: Library Park, Library Commons was probably the one I've heard the most. From neighbors. From library staff. From a lot of the people in the committees that I've been on. The Friends of the Library. They want the concept of reading and literacy evident. Funniest thing. Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Franks: If I can just expand on that a little bit, when you say that. I'm wondering, we plunked the library right in the middle of town, like you said and I am hard pressed to think of a greater statement that this town supports learning and literacy. And so I'm wondering about how the park, whatever that name is going to be I think can add to that statement already. Linda Landsman: I think it can, and if you wanted to take it, or extrapolate a little further. If you wanted something like Authors Park or Poets Park. When we start getting into actually doing some of the fun things in that park that we've talked about with maybe some of our park benches or maybe engravement in some of the pavers that we're going to have. You know put a poets name engraved in there or an artist's name and it might promote curiosity in children or adults saying huh, well I've never read that one. I've never read that author. It could be they come into the library and check it out, so there are things we can do within the library intrinsic to starting some of that excitement. I think the fact that it sits in the center of town is also very evident. And I just, I'm hoping that we take this opportunity to take a step up from that so. Franks: Thank you. Linda Landsman: You're welcome. Any other questions? O'Shea: Actually I do have. Linda, do you have need to really distinguish the parks behind City Hall and the one by the library? Do you want to see them, like do you want to have that identity as two separate parks or does that not bother you that if they flow together? Linda Landsman: I agree with Todd. I think in some minor ways that will cause confusion. Sometimes the celebration or the activity that's going to be taking place will be self evident to where it's going to be, regardless of what you call anything. You can't hold a football game on 78th Street. It's just not going to happen. But I do believe that it is, the park that we are building is intrinsically such a different feel. Such a different purpose that I do believe that we should keep them somewhat separate. Granted some of our celebrations may run into both locations, and I think that's great. I think they should, but they are so different in their feel that I think we have to differentiate. O'Shea: Okay, thanks. Linda Landsman: Anything else? Thank you. Franks: Is there anyone else wishing to address the commission? Sure, come on up. Melissa Berchon: My name is Melissa Berchon and I'm the Director of the library system within Carver County, but I' m not a resident of Chanhassen. I just wanted to give a few of my views on this park. I have had experience with a park that's adjacent to a library and that happened in Austin, Minnesota. They have a lovely library, about the same size of the library is here, and there's a park there. There's a walk around a pond and a park where we have programs. Where they have programs with the library, and no matter what that park was called, it was always the library park because it was adjacent to it, and because there were so many activities. So that was one of the things. The other thing is, I've been in on this process since we started with the referendum and all the way through and this has been such a public participation, this library. We had focus group meetings. We had lots of discussion about how this library was going to look and how it was going to reflect the community. We had a focus group a couple months ago with the artists in the community about how we wanted to have public art and that public art is not going to be just in the library. It's going to spill out. I guess I had always thought, and quite Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 frankly I hadn't thought much about the name but that it would be more of a public participation. That there be a contest where you would be the judges of names. Maybe it would be something where the community, maybe children, maybe families came together and offered a variety of names. I don't know, but I do know that the history of this project has been one of major public participation. Now what that means to you I don't know but I guess it always meant to me that there might be more discussion about it and quite frankly, have I thought about names? I haven't. I just know from my experience that no matter what you name it, it's going to be library park. Unless it's something that connects internally in your head with a library somehow. Maybe the poet or the authors or something like that, but just for whatever it's worth. I just wanted to tell you that. If you have any questions for me. I just know from the example that that's how it falls out, and how I see all of this happening. When the park is going together in stages and again being presented, the programs that will be presented will be through the Friends of the Library and through some of the children's services we do in the park. We want to make sure that we have portable microphones that we can take our story time out there. We want to make sure that we can have ice cream on the park, and that kind of thing so we see a lot of times. I've seen envisioned perhaps some stone monuments or something out there with authors words on it. I've seen that, or sentences or poems or something even kids do. So I've seen a lot of activities going on in that park that involve the whole community. That's all. Franks: Great, thank you. Well seeing that there's no one left, we'll bring this back to commission members. Before we do that though, are there any follow-up questions for staff?. Seeing that there aren't any, I have just a couple Todd. One is about how the funding breakdown has occurred for...the library construction and how much is coming from either city general fund expenditures or park development funds to complete the project. Hoffman: A minor allocation is coming out of the, it was subtracted from the library as a part of landscaping, and that came over to this project. The vast majority is park dedication dollars, which are dedicated to the construction of the project. Franks: So they're coming out of that 410 park dedication fund? Hoffman: Correct. Franks: Do you know about what the amount is projected for that to be? Hoffman: The contract is $670,000. And somewhere less than 70 of that is coming out of the library budget. Franks: Okay. Kelly: In this budget you had, I don't know if it's this packet but it says 1.5 and 575. Hoffman: Which budget? Kelly: In the packet we had the capital improvement program. Hoffman: Yeah, that number may have been driven down by change orders on the library side. Kelly: The 700 has but our amount has gone up. Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Hoffman: Correct. Your amount has gone up, the library amount has gone down due to increased expenditures on the library budget. So there's more money going into the library out of that fund. Kelly: We'll talk about that later tonight? Hoffman: Nothing to talk about. Kelly: Well I'll make a statement anyway then. Franks: And what was the portion of the land that the city acquired that's going to the park? I can't remember the size. How much to the lot percentage to the library and how much to the park? Hoffman: It's about 50/50. Franks: About 50/50. Robinson: I have a question Todd. Has there ever been a time in the past, you talked about the park naming process, the history of it. Has there ever been a time in the past that it hasn't been named according to like location or a description like that? Like where it's gone out to have a, has that ever happened, and how does that process go? Like it went out to a contest or something like Linda said, or anything different from the, or has the commission always made a recommendation to the City Council to do that? Hoffman: All the instances, I'm not opposed if you want to go through a public naming process at all. Robinson: No, I'm just asking. Franks: We always make the recommendation. The most recent example I can think of that points to getting away from location or history is the naming of Sugarbush Park. I don't know if you've been by Sugarbush Park but that was where the neighborhood and some really involved people got together and they researched this and they helped install the playground equipment and they had some investment in the park and came to the commission and proposed that idea so. Robinson: Then the other question I have is, how soon do we need to let the company know who' s making the signs? Is that a pretty quick process we need to form? Hoffman: Couple of months. Robinson: Okay. Franks: You know I'm just going to break with our format for a minute and I see that Ms. Shipley has just arrived in the council chambers and knowing how involved for a long time you've been with the library, we'll back off if you'd like to address the commission. If there's no objection from commission members. Alright. Jill Shipley: Thank you Rod. Franks: You're very welcome. Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Jill Shipley: I would just like to reinforce what I think Linda Landsman has. Franks: Would you state your name and address for the record please. Jill Shipley: I'm Jill Shipley, 261 Eastwood Court, Chanhassen, and I'd like to reinforce what I know Linda Landsman said was, that I think that this park should be named after something that reflects education, life long learning, the library. Our voters sanctioned this park. They voted to spend the money. I mean not the park, but the library. They value education and they value this commitment, our city's commitment to education and life long learning, and I would like to see it reflected in this park area so I respectfully request that you try to consider a name that reflects that and is indicative of it. I would love to see the motto for Chanhassen changed to a wonderful place to live, work, learn and play also. I think that we need that reflected in our motto. So those are just my comments for the evening. Thank you. Franks: Alright. Are there any additional follow-up questions for staff?. Stolar:. I just have one. Franks: Yeah, go ahead. Stolar: Todd is there any reason these other names, staff didn't put forward the recommendation like is there anything against them or you just picked one name and said this is the one we think. Hoffman: Any of the names that I listed or that the audience listed? Stolar: Either. Hoffman: No. Stolar: You have no particular, just wanted to get something out there on the table? Hoffman: Well, my whole overriding philosophy about naming this park is that we can make it as complicated, we could name it a hundred different things, but City Center Park is very simple and straight to the point and so I don't, I feel. I understand and I can certainly appreciate all the conversation about the tie in to the park and I really don't have any objection to that, so herein lies the opinions of the 7 of you. How do you want to handle the process? You know where I stand. You know where at least a few people in the audience, their opinion so you either make a recommendation to the City Council and send it on up or create a process of your own to name this site, but I support City Center Park. When it was first named, the project name, we differentiated from City Center Park because we had a park project going on at City Center Park so we named it City Center Commons. And there was a conversation at that time about what would we name the space in front of City Hall and people just said the commons so it was given a project name but. Stolar: But you see no negatives with any of the names that have been discussed? No inherent situations you think would be a problem. Hoffman: Some of them are better than others but. You want me to start giving my rank I'll do that. Stolar: What I'm thinking more structurally. Everybody has opinions. 10 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Hoffman: Structurally? Stolar: Yeah, there should be. Hoffman: Put anything you want in those little letters underneath Chanhassen. I mean it is what it is. Franks: Well Glenn we'll bring it right back to you and-if you have some comments, we'd like to hear them. We'll just continue fight on down. Stolar: I first of all think I agree with Todd that we should, well I think we should make a recommendation today. Just send it up to City Council. We can come up with a million processes. Let's give our opinion. City Councils can do what they want with it. They may decide to make the process, but at least let them know our thoughts. I do like the idea of tying this to the literacy concept. I 100 percent object to the fact that park dedication fees are being used for this park. 100 percent object to it. But I think it's there. Literacy is important and I actually like the idea of, I don't know if I like Freedom Square because I look at it and it doesn't look square. Linda Landsman: Well square is also a term for a public location so. Stolar: Yeah, I was just saying, but Freedom Square or Freedom Park, I actually do like that idea. We live in a time where that means something and it reflects the times. Atkins: My first inclination is to leave it because I feel that it's the city's park. NOt the library's park, although it is adjacent to the library but it's Chanhassen's park. But the more I just am doodling names underneath there and I also thought that possibly any confusion we could have upper commons and the lower commons or something like that, because ultimately everybody knows where City Center Commons is and they're going to know that that's part of it. But I still am a little bit undecided. I do like Chanhassen Library Commons. I think a public naming process, that sounds pretty complicated. Like a huge ordeal. Franks: Paula for clarification are you suggesting that it be City Center Park and City Center Commons? Okay. And not like City Center Commons North and City Center Commons South. Atldns: No. Franks: Okay. Kelly: I do like City Center Park. I mean it's where it is. It's in the city center. The area has always been referred to City Center something. I do like that name City Center Park and the fields adjacent, they can be known as the fields at City Center or something. They can still play off the City Center name but I do like the area called City Center Park for as Paula says, it is the city's park and you know, park dedication funds, however we may not like the fact that so much is going into the park, that's where they're going. I think we're going in the fight, but my opinion is I do like City Center Park. That's it. Franks: Akight, thank you. Commissioner O'Shea. 11 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 O'Shea: Okay, I agree also that we need to make a recommendation tonight. And coming into tonight I liked City Center Park. Trying to tie in the fields, the hockey rinks, the skate park. All of that, but then I look at, after listening a little bit more and thinking as a user of a park and answering questions, you know where the activity is at City Center Park. Well you know next to the library, and I agree that you'll always have to clarify which area. And I'm thinking now is what would make it the easiest way for the person, or persons using the park to find the location. So if you say Library Park, to me it's very clear. Now I liked Freedom Square and other things but again I think you'd get into, it doesn't depict location at all. You say well that's next to the library. So I think, and also living next to Sugarbush Park, nobody knows, I shouldn't say no one. It's, a lot of people don't know where Sugarbush Park is because it doesn't depict location so, and that's why I don't want to open it up to a contest because I think people can get really creative and come up with some great names but again we'll be going, well that's the park next to the library. So after hearing all this, the way I make a decision is what will cause the least confusion for people to find locations for activities, and that's why I'm leaning towards Library Park because it's so clear and still keep the one, City Center Park behind. So that's where I'm leaning right. Franks: Anything else? O'Shea: That's all. Franks: Alright, great. Commissioner Robinson: Robinson: And I would also agree with my fellow commissioners thus far that I think a simple choice or decision needs to be made tonight as far as making recommendation to the council to avoid any long and drawn out process type of thing. I like City Center Park, but after heating the library folks talk and that sort of thing and hearing the history from Todd about the naming of the location. A lot of times it's named by location, and me being a very landmark person, I would be one of those people calling, saying is that the one by the library then. I would be one of those people because that's how I work and I know a lot of people do have that same sort of thought process. So I guess I'm leaning towards either Library Park or Library Commons, as well just because it's more descriptive. You wouldn't get as many questions and the confusion level would be less. Spizale: I agree with you. I just think that no matter what we name the park it's going to, everybody's going to call it Library Park. I mean the building's there. The space is there. It's connected to the library. I just feel that Library Park kind of says it all and tells us where it's at. That's it. Franks: Okay. I'm not going to stand up as high on a soapbox Glenn as you did, but I also have some feelings about the majority of that park being funded from park dedication fees, but that's the way it's going to be. It's a beautiful park. We're going to love it. We're all going to love being out there. You can just picture the kids sitting on the stone benches heating stories and the farmers market in the parking lot there. It's going to be wonderful, except for the wind blowing in from the north... A little cool breeze in the summer. It will be nice. But then again this is a park and the city is the one that's maintaining the identity of the park and maintaining the park and is paying for the park and it's going to fit into the rest of the city's park system so I think the city's identity, the park needs to be maintained in some form. However, we all know that people are going to be saying the park next to the library, which after a number of years is going to turn into Library Park. I think people are pretty well set with City Center Park right now, understanding that that's the fields behind City Hall. I haven't heard, oh that's the fields behind 12 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 City Hall. I haven't heard that in a number of years so I think that's pretty well established so names do become established with it's location. I sat on the commiSsion when Sugarbush Park was named. It was a weak moment in my career as a commissioner. I will admit that now. That was, we were presented with a name for Sugarbush Park that has historical reference to the City of Chanhassen. It related to Chanhassen's symbol of the maple leaf. There was a large contingent of residents who had invested themselves in the park who proposed the name, and it was hard to say no. And yet thinking back on it, and considering how the names played out and nobody knows where Sugarbush Park is, we probably should have taken a little bit closer look at that. And so I'm very much interested personally in not making that mistake again. And so, in my wordy way I've come up with just an idea and that is to really take both and put them together in the sense that we've talked about City Center Park being, but really both of these areas are the fields and the commons area by the library. You can laugh. He's reading my notes... And the idea is to really take one and call it like the City Center Recreation Fields or City Center Fields and then the other one is the City Center Library Park or City Center Library Commons. To really combine the idea that this is the city's identity. It's the center of our city. It's in the city center where we' ve placed this wonderful park and the library, but that was the city's choice to do that right in the center of the city. And but also to give it a distinct location name as well. Todd, I appreciate the City Center Park. It makes sense, but you know you've heard me say it before that people are going to delineate that area with the library. And my feeling is, if we just call it City Center Park, people aren't going to call it City Center Park. They're going to call it something else. Park by the Library or whatever. I think that's just going to happen, but if we can combine our identity in the city with that, I think that we'll maintain the city's identity as well as the library' s identity too. I know staff probably is not going to agree with that. Hoffman: How come nobody said City Hall Park? There's another big building on this park. Franks: You really don't see City Hall much anymore. Hoffman: You do now again. Linda Landsman: Not for long. Franks: Not for 'long. Yeah, well. Jill Shipley: You know won't the city's name be very prominent on that Chanhassen is going to be the largest thing on the sign as you look at that in that comer. Franks: Yeah. One of the things that I'm concerned about too is that people be very much aware is that this was not, this is, the people that voted for the library referendum and used the library are just not the only people who have funded this park. Is that this is part of the city's complete park system and if you've never stepped foot in the library at all, or beefed about the referendum and it's showing up on your property tax bill for the library, but this is your park as well. They paid for it. They've earned it and they can use it. And so that's the piece about identity that I really am sensitive to maintaining. Not everybody's going to use the library. They are certainly able to, but everybody is also needs to be welcomed into this park as they're welcomed into all parks as well. Stolar: A question going to the concept of fields. We have these Hansen Fields as part of City Center Park. Rod, are you suggesting that we call this City Center Park and then underneath that Library Commons, so that it's tying it altogether. City Center Park. You have the fields, you have the library commons. 13 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Franks: Yes, that's the idea. City Center Park, Library Commons. City Center Park, you know recreation fields. Or north fields. That's what I, I'm sorry maybe that wasn't clear but that was exactly what I was suggesting. Kelly: How about Library Park at City Commons? I'm just trying to throw a preposition in there. Franks: My idea is to get away from it. You know this sounds nice now. It's a little trendy. The idea is that we've got this City Center Park. We've got the library commons and we've got the recreation fields. Now up by those north Hansen Fields, that's going to be a long. Hoffman: City Center Park Hansen Fields. Franks: City Center Park Hansen Fields, right. City Center Park north fields or City Center Park fields or recreation fields. Hoffman: Ballfields. Franks: You know I bristled at ballfields. Athletic fields, yes, because we have the hockey rinks are up there. We have the skate park is up there. There's you know the play equipment adjacent to the school and there's the tennis courts. Hoffman: How about City Center Park? Stolar: Yeah, I mean we wouldn't have to change any of the signs over there if we just call it, call of this area City Center Park and just sub-label that Library Commons, we shouldn't have to change anything up there. Franks: Well those are my ideas so. I also am in agreement that if we are able to come to a majority on a recommendation of a name, that we should do that tonight if we're able to send that up to the City Council. Yes, Commissioner Stolar. Stolar: I'd like to just make a motion so we can get going. Franks: I'd just love to entertain, the Chair would love to entertain a motion. Stolar: I make a motion that we name the park next to the library, City Center Park Library Commons. Atkins: I second that motion. Franks: As a point of clarification Commissioner Stolar, are you considering about the athletic fields? Stolar: No changes to any names that side. Franks: Okay, so those would still stay City Center. Stolar: Right. I mean it goes to my first comment. This is all City Center Park. We have a bunch of stuff there and we have the library commons over there. 14 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Franks: Okay. Commissioners Atkins, were you a second to that motion? Atkins: I seconded that. Franks: Okay there's a motion before us. It's been seconded. Is there any discussion? Kelly: On the sign, what would actually be written on the sign? It would say Chanhassen City Center Park Library Commons, so it'd be 3 lines on the sign? Stolar: That' s part of my motion because I would like people to see this as part of the entire City Center Park. It's part of your park system. There's a bunch of stuff associated with it and then the Library Commons to give someone the feel, because I still support the literary concept and the feel that we want to have in that park. They can see that as part of, we have multitudes of different fields. We have ballfields. We have skating parks. We have a thinking, education, learning area. It's part of the City Center Park. That's who we are. Kelly: So you're hoping to see 3, all 3. Stolar: Lines. Yeah I mean, I'm not sure how much extra cost that is. I'm interested in understanding that. Hoffman: On a million 5 project. The cost associated with naming or renaming anything are not a factor. Stolar: Well we have to reprint the maps anyway to put it on the map. Hoffman: When the maps are reprinted, the name will be changed at no additional cost. Franks: Is there any further discussion on the motion? O'Shea: I wasn't sure if this was where, ifI disagree or do I wait for the nay? Franks: Well, if you had a question for the author of the motion or if you're looking for some clarification this would. O'Shea: I'm just thinking it's serving, I totally agree. When I came in I agreed to try to tie all the parks together. But then practicality wise, are we the only group of people that are going to call it City Center Park Library Commons? Stolar: No actually I'll be calling it Library Commons is what I'll call it. The idea is you can still call it that. You know how people refer to it, the idea of the location, they're going to shorten the name. But it just ties for people visiting or people entering, it ties it together. So I'm assuming everyone's going to call it Library Commons just in the common speak. But let's have the sign say what it really is and how it ties it together. O'Shea: Okay, and I guess my point is, what it really is, is going to be a library park. It's only going to serve a purpose to this group I think. Franks: Well save that but do you have any other discussion regarding the motion. O'Shea: No. 15 Park and Recreation Commission -April 22, 2003 Spizale: I just think it's a good solution because I also liked both names. I thought they're great names. I think it ties in both names perfectly. Good idea. Franks: Any further discussion regarding the motion that's before the commission? Just for my clarification Commissioner Stolar if you'd restate the motion. One more time. Stolar: Motion is that we name the park adjacent to the new library City Center Park Library Commons, and on the sign it would list 3 lines. Chanhassen, City Center Park, Library Commons. Is that agreement on the second Paula? Atkins: Yes. Franks: Seeing that there's no further discussion regarding the motion we'll call the question. Stolar moved, Atkins seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to name the park adjacent to the new library City Center Park Library Commons, and on the sign it would list 3 lines. Chanhassen, City Center Park, Library Commons. All voted in favor, except O'Shea who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 6 to 1. Franks: If you would care to state your objection we'd entertain that. O'Shea: I just think it's going to be called Library Park and we should just name it that is the reason I objected. Franks: The motion carries. Thank you. Thanks for showing up tonight. We really appreciate it. CITY CODE CLARIFICATION: SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS. Hoffman: Thank you Chairman Franks, members of the commission. A number of years ago a clarification was made between sidewalks and trails. Their maintenance and construction in the city. Essentially to get away from developers having the position that trails or park funds should pay for the installation of sidewalks in residential communities. So there was no clear differentiation between the two. Developers would come in. Planning staff would say we need sidewalks on all these collector streets. They would come back and say well we want to get paid for that out of the city' s trail fund or park fund, and so originally sidewalk development, sidewalk recommendations were with this body and with park and recreation staff. That was changed a number of years ago. Put over into the planning folks so they would mandate sidewalks as a part of community planning. Subdivision ordinance. But then the waters muddied further because there was never clear indication that sidewalks would always be required in certain subdivisions or on certain types of roads or in certain areas of the city and so that led to additional confusion. The Planning Commission currently is going through an update of the Comprehensive Plan and what they would like to see, as ordinance language, is on the second half of this memorandum in the italic where it says sidewalks shall be required on at least one side of local streets. Trails shall be located on collector and arterial streets and off street connectors to city parks, to neighborhood commercial uses and adjacent neighborhoods and schools, or as designated in the comprehensive plan .... that is what the Planning Commission would like to hear from the park commission is do you have a position on this issue. Do you feel strongly that sidewalks should be everywhere in the city, including up and down cul-de-sacs? Some neighborhoods have them. Some of you live in neighborhoods that have them. Some of you live in neighborhoods that do not have sidewalks. 16 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 And so the Planning Commission simply is asking for your position on this issue prior to making their final recommendation to the City Council. Franks: Thank you Todd. I'll open it up to questions from commission' members. Jack, we're going to start with you. Any questions for staff?. Spizale: Not at this time, no2 Franks: Commissioner Robinson. Robinson: None at this time. Franks: Amy? O'Shea: I just have one question. Are they bringing it forth because it's a safety issue that they want sidewalks on all, on one side now? Hoffman: I think there's a variety of issues. Safety is one of them. Recreation is also one. Access to the city's trail system. O'Shea: Okay, that's the only question I had. Hoffman: Commissioner Kelly. Kelly: A couple of questions. I think you said, sidewalks shall be required on at least one side of all local streets. That does include cul-de-sacs? That's what they're proposing? Hoffman: Yes. Kelly: And the only question I have is, why is this coming? If sidewalks are a planning commission, why do they even want or need our input at all? Hoffman: They're looking for additional support or additional input. We from time to time send up issues up their way and they feel it's appropriate, at least out of a certain courtesy if nothing else to ask the park commission about this item. Franks: Anything else? Kelly: No. Franks: Paula. Atkins: This is a change that would affect development from now on. Hoffman: Currently it can be required. It's not mandated. So that's where the, depending on who is working with which developer, you may end up with sidewalks or no sidewalks being a part of the recommendation. Atkins: That's all. Franks: Commissioner Stolar. 17 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Stolar: I've got a couple of questions. Does this impact park dedication fees for the cost of the sidewalks are taken out, net against park dedication fees? Hoffman: No. Stolar: And it doesn't clearly state that it won't, but it starts talking about trails. Is that to make sure that the delineation then of where a trail goes. I guess I'm confused about why they would even put trails in there. Hoffman: So am I. I'm not sure that it needs to be in there. Stolar: Yeah, I mean I think they should just say sidewalks shall be required on at least one side of all local streets. Take the trail verbiage out so there's no confusion, and it's just something they' re changing. Hoffman: Good idea. Stolar: That's how I would direct it. Okay. Franks: Anything else? My question was very similar in that I thought that the way they have this worded here sets us up for arguments about what is a sidewalk and what is a trail on a collector street. Is this a collector street? Is this, or a resident and are they responsible for the sidewalks in, like down West 78t~ Street which you know is a collector street through commercial area. I mean it's just sounds like it's opening the door for lots of unintended negotiations with developers. Of course they're going to be looking to be as cost effective as possible. And so I'm perfectly okay with sidewalks being mandated as part of any future development, but I agree. Let it talk about sidewalks and leave the trails off. The comprehensive plan is pretty clear about where we're looking for trail construction. Hoffman: Correct. Franks: I think it just would save the Planning Commission a lot of headache, and save us a tremendous amount of headache as well. Are they looking, this is just for their information purposes, so you'll pass on our. Hoffman: Right. You can make a recommendation for that clarification would be appropriate. Franks: Does that require a motion Todd from us? Hoffman: It doesn't require one. Franks: No. Okay, well what I'd like to do then is to bring this back to the commission and just really see if there is consensus of commission members about deleting the language on their proposed change to city code beginning with the word trails. And really letting the, passing up the information that sidewalks be sidewalks and trails be trails and it might be more helpful for the developers and for the city not to necessarily combine the two in one paragraph statement. I'll just look for kind of a nod of the heads there. Consensus or whatever. 18 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Atkins: I have a question. So if that wording was changed, the Planning Commission's recommendation, would that change these Section A, Section L and Section T on these next two pages you've got these circled. Items about specifically about trails. Hoffman: No, it would not change those. Franks: No. The only one that would change I would imagine is in that Section B, number 5. It would probably say sidewalks will be required on however it is their language says. Hoffman: Correct. Franks: Shall be required on at least one side of all local streets. Everything else will stay the same. Hoffman: And item T speaks specifically to the trails. The City's comprehensive trail plan. That subdividers of land, abutting streets that have been designated in the city's comp plan shall dedicate land and construct those trails and an appropriate trail fee credit shall be granted. Franks: Because we already negotiated enough about that as it is. Alright, well if you could pass off the consensus of the commission. Hoffman: I certainly will. Franks: Appreciate that. Hoffman; Bob Generous, Senior Planner...and I'll pass that up to Bob and he'll take it back to the Planning Commission. RECREATION REPORTS: 2003 4TM OF JULY CELEBRATION. Ruegemer: Thank you Chair Franks. Just to update the commission from Corey. Kind of the progress of the 4th of July celebration coming up here July 3ra and 4th. Corey's been busy talking to food vendors and getting stuff kind of lined up for that. I know that he's in a daily or weekly contact with people and Dale certainly could comment to this too but we really beefed up our power up here to City Center Park. Right up here to the north. But really to address a lot of issues that we had after last year's celebration and really kind of beefed up areas and we're going to kind of lay out that a little bit differently again this year to maximize our power that we have available to us. So really should fit. There are certainly certain parts of the park where certain components have to be as far as the tents for 220 power that we have for the band, that sort of thing so those types of things will stay the same but food vendors will probably be moved around a bit this year to maximize the component of electricity that we have set up and put into place. The parade is coming up again. We've had contact with the parade committee and we have applications now available at City Hall and also up at Chanhassen Recreation Center. I know that information will be going out very shortly to all the past participants as far as mailers and flyers, that sort of thing. And then also there will be some information on our web site pertaining to the parade, that sort of thing. Also our news article coming up so hopefully we'll get the word out again on that, so that should be coming out and hitting the streets very shortly. The parade route will stay the same this year, and so we'll probably have anywhere from around that 80 float kind of parade as we've had in the past so. I know Corey's been working on securing our promotional kind of stuff and getting the t-shirts and all that stuff ordered up here and have those on the streets 19 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 here probably sometime in I supposed mid-May to late May, so they're out in plenty of time so, does anybody have any questions at all? Franks: Just one. In that I'm concerned about any preparations that be made regarding security of the upper and lower parking deck with the new library. And I'm especially thinking during the street dance portion of our festivities. I think there's just some new things that we maybe have not considered and that', s just the one that came to my mind right away. There might be others and I'd appreciate it if you'd pass on to Corey to start maybe thinking of what this particular space may mean to the whole celebration and what to be prepared for. We don't want anybody falling off the deck. We don't want unwanted activity occurring in the lower portion of the deck either. Ruegemer: Great suggestions Rod. Franks: Parking ramp. Parking deck I think they referred to it as. Atkins: The library won't, I mean be nearly completed at that point, or probably nearing but a lot of people always sat on that, they'll be sitting really close to the building and around that comer, all the way up that street, fight? Ruegemer: For the parade? Atkins: Yeah. Ruegemer: Yeah, the library is I think it's August 12th I think is that Thursday night and the 14t~ then is the grand, grand opening for the library so it will be close. Within a month I think. Atkins: I also was wondering if Joe Scott has done anything about organizing the teen band thing. Ruegemer: There's those rumors out on the streets and I think Corey's had some conversations with him. I can't, I don't know what those conversations are to expand on that tonight but I'll certainly get back to the commission on that. Atkins: Yeah, maybe I'll call hirn~ Hoffman: That would come after the community parade. Inbetween the community parade and the fkeworks at the back end of the tent. It' s always been the feeling that after the parade is done, all these people are downtown, just get up and leave and there's no activity downtown that they can stay. Franks: How much of the library, City Center Park Library Commons, if that's approved, will be completed? Will the grading be done? Any of the construction? Hoffman: Oh sure, yeah. There will be the hard surface done. Franks: Would there be anything that we could have available at, in the recreation department's trade fair booths saying that says you know, check out our new and expanded City Center Park Library Commons. I'm interested in making sure that the city owns that park and if we can get the jump on. 20 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Hoffman: You bet. Franks: Little map of both parks. You know City Hall in the middle and the library showing City Center Park, the fields and City Center Library Commons. Hoffman: That will be our focus for this year's trade fair. Franks: Sounds good. Hoffman: We'll announce the grand opening and have the brochure for that. Franks: Great. Thank you Jerry. SELF SUPPORTING PROGRAMS: SPRING 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL. Ruegemer: Thank you again Chair Franks. This is a kind of carry over from last month. It just was intended as an FYI to make sure that I'm doing some work during the day, and this is certainly a fun league that we've started within the last couple three years of 3 on 3 basketball. It's kind of maintaining popularity so it's, our biggest league is winter. We have anywhere from 14 to 16 teams and then fall and spring we normally have around 8 teams for that so it's additional revenues for us with minimal work here so we continue to look for revenue streams and low expenditures and high revenues so it's a pretty good thing for us. Franks: Which team are you playing on? Ruegemer: I'm not playing on any basketball teams. Franks: Great, thank you. We like it. It's been popular for a long time. Alright. RECREATION CENTER. Franks: We have a report from Susan regarding the recreation center. Todd, are you going to handle that? Hoffman: Thank you Chair Franks. In Susan's absence the biggest things happening at the Recreation Center are that operations, expenditure compared with revenues had the smallest gap of any year in history. The Center is operating in what I would call a very skinny budget currently and one of the repercussions of raising the fees this spring is that people were accustomed to that skinny budget at the $2.00 fee, but once the fees were raised they had a higher expectation for improved equipment, higher maintenance and so we are starting to hear the concerns that the weights haven't been replaced. We don't have enough weights so. The gap was only about $13,700, and so that's a significant improvement over the initial years that the Recreation Center. It has to do with two things. Higher level of operations and reduced staffing costs, dramatically reduced staff'mg costs at the front desk. The day will come when we have to invest in new equipment and refurbish some equipment and as we jumped up those fees we started to hear those requests. The desire to see the facility upgraded. The dance program is coming up on May 3fa. That's the largest recreation program that the City of Chanhassen offers is the children's dance. $7,000 in ticket sales for the recital to date. So it's a great program and Susan Marek has done a wonderful job. We lost our long term dance coordinator, Maryanne and Susan is helping a younger, new dance instructor carry out the program. We've had some staff changes. The art exhibits, if you haven't seen it, are absolutely wonderful. We Currently have a 21 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 husband and wife team artist, and photographer. Recreation Center is in good hands and it continues to be the center of our department as far as programming and public contact. Franks: Todd, are you saying that we're $13,000 away from break even? Hoffman: Yes. Franks: Is the City Council, are they aware of this? Hoffman: The Mayor is. Franks: Alright. Will you let Susan know if she were here we'd all be verbally patting her on the back but we'd all appreciate if you'd pass that onto her. It's looking really good. I know that that's something that I never expected to see. Any other comments or questions? Alright. PARK & TRAIL MAINTENANCE. Franks: Dale, thank you so much for your patience this evening. We'll move right on over then to park and trail maintenance. Gregory: Thank you. I'm going to back you up a little bit. We're going to go back into the winter, our skating season. This past winter we set two records again with skating. One of them being January 12th as the latest that we got going for starting our skating rinks and also it was also the longest we've ever went and that is March 12th. So we started late but we ended up with a 60 day season of skating which surprised me. I didn't think we were really going to make it that long. I also added in a skating rink opening and closing dates. I kept track since 1982, for anybody who hasn't seen it before and that will give you some idea of our opening and closing dates. I've also included a skating rink cost report. I started keeping these for about the last 5-6 years and gives you some idea exactly what it costs us to maintain the rinks. Now this year was one of the years that we did not maintain all the family rinks. It was just the 4 areas where we have wanning houses. In the report towards the bottom where it gives you the total rink cost, there's a mistake there. It says 2000-2001. It's actually the year 2002-2003. Anybody have any questions on those areas? Franks: How does the cost of, that's over the 60 days of $962 per open day. Gregory: That's what the computer said on an average per what it costs to maintain it per a day. Franks: If you could just think back to like a year where we had fairly good, all the neighborhood rinks open as well. Gregory: I can even do you one better. Franks: Alright. Gregory: The year 1999 and 2000 we ran the exact same amount of days, 60 days. Franks: Great. And we had the neighborhood. Gregory: And the neighborhood parks open. Our total cost that year was $77,214, and operations per day cost was $1,286. So it ran about $20,000 more when we had all 7 rinks open. 22 Park and Recreation Commission -April 22, 2003 Franks: Now tell me you adjusted this for inflation too? Gregory: Nope. Actually the only, we even gave you the update to date costs on fuel. The one I have here for fuel in the year 2000, we paid 48 cents for diesel fuel and we're paying $1.13 last year. Hoffman: Actually it is adjusted because all salaries are adjusted. All costs are. Gregory: Yeah, these are all current salaries. All current everything. But I was, I found that one so I brought it along. I thought you might want to, in case you wanted some comparisons. Franks: I guess what I'm saying is if we were open 60 days with all of the neighborhood rinks this year, it would have been substantially higher than what, in today's dollars. Gregory: Correct. Because, and a lot of it shows up in the salaries because we're not running 12 of the other parks. A lot of that, that's where you're going to notice the difference because we are, we' ve got 7 more areas that we have to nm to. And it's going to take us a lot longer to get the finks up and running. When we only have 4 of them, we can do it pretty quick. Hoffman: Four locations. Gregory: Locations, correct. So it just adds a lot more time and then fuel costs and everything all add up more. Okay. Then getting into spring and that, the guys went out, all the park staff, we cleaned all the wood ducks houses. We've got approximately 32 to 34 duck houses out. This year was really good. We ended up with a 63 percent were used compared to 53 percent last year. So we did have a real good year. We were also running short of wood duck houses so we talked to the senior men's. They came out and they built 20 more houses for us this past winter, and 10 of those went up this spring already. 2 of them were down by Centennial Hills. They requested a couple down by them. We put 8 more up down at Lake Susan Hills, down by the trail. There' s a swampy area down there. That' s one of our best areas for wood duck houses use. So we did increase that area and put 8 more in there for the next year, so we'll be looking at about oh well into the 40 houses next year. So it will be interesting to see what our return will be there. Other than that we've been just pretty much working on spring work and that right now and the guys are pulling in the park signs. We re-stain every one of our park signs every year. They get pulled in and they'll do it early in the year. With the lack of snow this winter we did an extensive tree trimming through a lot of our parks. We hit every one of our trails. We were able to get that stuff all cleaned up so that's already looking in good shape now. All of our preventive maintenance is pretty much done. All of our lawnmowers are gone over so we're really ready for the spring to get started. Currently right now softball is starting Thursday night so we've got fields. They've got those all worked up. They are currently marking out all the soccer fields and they'll be painted by the beginning of next week I think we start so we're kind of on the getting everything done. I have contacted all my seasonals. I've got about 12 out of 15 coming back this year, which is really good. And I have hired 2 more people to f'fll in the spots so we are full as far as summer help. And I put one interesting note on there in that I have one seasonal that has worked for us for 3 years and he's gone into the actual field. He's gone to Hennepin Vo-Tech for grounds maintenance and everything else and he's doing his internship with us this year. So he's looking at going off to being in this field so it's some of the seasonals are actually getting into what I'm teaching them so. And that's pretty much all I've got for my report unless anybody has any questions. Franks: Are there any questions for Dale? 23 Park and Recreation Commission -April 22, 2003 Spizale: I've got one. Do we fertilize the parks? Fertilize the ground. Gregory: Yes we do. We do actually, this year we have cut back on our fertilizing quite a bit. That was one of my big hits in fertilizing. We do use, we do not use any phosphorous in our fertilizer. We haven't done that for at least 8 years, so we're doing everything we can. This year our major concerns on fertilizing is athletic fields and we'll be hitting those and trying to keep up on that because that's where we really take the big hit. We get soccer. We get football and baseball and everything running on the same ones and they really take a hit. So if we can keep them fertilized and keep the weeds and everything out of them, we're trying to stay ahead of the game. Hoffman: Do you recall the budget item Dale? It was in the, the reduction in fertilizer. Gregory: $9,000 this year. Franks: Reduction. Gregory: Reduction. Franks: And do any of the large chemical companies interested in adopt a field. This is the Bandimere Soccer commons presented to you by Tm-Green. Gregory: They could adopt it. I don't know if they're going to do it for nothing for us though. Spizale: Maybe we could name the new library park after a fertilizer company. Gregory: Like I say, this year our major concern on fertilizing and that is going to be athletic fields. We will be hitting some of the outside, like Lake Ann will all be fertilized but it's going to be just with a farm grade of fertilizer. We're cutting way back on the fertilizers. So we still will be doing the weed spraying and everything. That will continue. But like I say, that was one of the big cuts that they wanted this year was in our maintenance end of it and the fellow that we deal with is a professional turf and that is, he's kind of drawn up our program and that and he's done a real good job and he's helped us cut back where we need to and make sure we stay with what we have in our soccer fields and stuff like that. Franks: Any other questions? Good job. Keep those fields green. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. Franks: Just one. The AUAR, I can't even remember what that stands for. What does that stand for, do you remember Todd? Hoffman: No I do not. Area Wide Assessment, but I'm not sure how you get that out of there. Franks: Anyway we're meeting mostly with the Planning Commission and some other interested people to take a look at the property we looked at as a commission off 117. Hoffman: The Degler farm. Franks: Yeah, but the property right south of Degler too. 24 Park and Recreation Commission -April 22, 2003 Hoffman: Bernardi piece. Town and Country now. Franks: Bemardi. Town and Country/Bernardi piece and that whole area. It's about 200 acres. Hoffman: 600. Franks: 600 acres. Figuring out exactly how this is going to be guided and so there are ideas to really instead of guide portions of development as they come in across this property, to really take a comprehensive look at this entire piece and begin to guide the development in it's entirety so. O'Shea: This is the Planning Commission? Franks: It's a special committee, but most of the Planning Commission members look like they sit on the committee to me. Hoffman: Staff, Rod, Planning Commission members. Franks: The mayor. Hoffman: Yep, the Mayor. Franks: And then there's a separate committee too, or is that just informational. The landowners of the area as well. Hoffman: Yeah, they've been meeting. Franks: They've been meeting as well so I have to hand it to Kate for taking this on. It's just a real proactive approach and I think it's just great so, if anybody has any input about that property from our perspective, please give me a call or e-mail or whatever and let me know what you think. Hoffman: It's the most important segment of this city left. Just so there's no confusion. It's just a big triangle and if you drive to Chaska you drive it all the time. You go down Lyman and down Audubon. Audubon doesn't go to the north, and then it's the triangle is the future 212, which cuts it into a triangle so this is Lyman and Audubon, going down to Chaska, and then 212. And that's the triangle. That's the 600 acres. It's a very large area. Lyman Boulevard to Pioneer is about a mile and then Audubon over to 101, which winds it's way through this area, is about 2 miles so it's a very large area. And then Bluff Creek is one of the major factors that winds it's way down through here. Bluff Creek winds through in this configuration and heads off down to the gorge. So Bluff Creek's a driving factor. This is the Town and Country property, right here. These are the Degler farms, stacked in here 1 and 2. The piece owned, this piece is owned by Sever Peterson, and then there's a couple large properties left over on this side... Where are the roads going to go? Where are the parks going to be? What is high density development? What is low density development? We're meeting with the school district. We feel very strongly that this is a fine location for a furore school location in this city. District 112 will- have a referendum this fall. It's important that we get these ideas up and on the table and so talk to your friends and neighbors. Talk to the other people in the community and Rod will keep you updated on the process. It's very key. This is one of those important endeavors. There will be no 600 acres left in the city to plan for. This is it. Stolar: Is there any easements or such, protection for Bluff Creek on that? 25 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Hoffman: Yes. Stolar: So that' s probably just drawn along like a ridge or whatever. Hoffman: Yes. The Bluff Creek study which dates back 6 or 7 years designated that area and bluff requirements will be as a part of that for the Bluff Creek setbacks. There's a primary and a secondary setback. And then the idea is, those setbacks, you just can't take that property without some compensation. That's the desirable. That setback is desirable. Before that setback then you need to upzone for increased density in certain areas, if that's an acceptable solution for the commissions and the council. Stolar: And the property owners there, they've all decided they're going to sell it and develop it. Hoffman: Well, they all know it's inevitable but. Stolar: Why is it inevitable? Hoffman: Well. Stolar: I guess I'm just wondering, have they already said that or is that. Hoffman: No. They're just interested in the process. They won't tell you what they're going to sell or if they're not going to sell or if they will sell. Stolar: But they want help, a guide if they sell what they could sell to? Hoffman: Well the City is putting this process onto them. They're cooperating with the process. Stolar: Okay. Franks: But Town and Country is, right they were here before us already so they're. Stolar: They're for sure going. Hoffman: The landowner said one day that Todd, I was asking about that land and he said Todd, the ship will come in one day for my family on that land and if you're on that ship writing the checks, that's fine but that's the family piece of property and they'll be paid for it and they'll move on. Similar, most of the other property owners, they've moved on and started up again in more rural areas. It's really a difficult thing for these people to go through because yeah, there are benefits. The per acre price is wonderful but they lose something in that transition so it's a difficult process for all the people being involved in it, so as staff we're very sensitive to those issues. Franks: Are there any other committees? Kelly: Yeah, we had a meeting about the Dave Huffman 5K. We had that last week and the run, it's going to be September 13th. Same route as before. Starting at Lake Ann, ending at the America Inn. Last year, despite the rain, it rained until 8:00 a.rn~ that morning, we still had more runners than the previous year ran. The inaugural kids run had 40 runners despite the rain. We're hoping for this year's marketing, we want to get the word out on the run to more people and 26 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 we're looking for ways to do that. Both on the normal 5K and on the kids portion as well so if anyone has any ideas as to how to get the word out, some good avenues to promote the run, please call me or e-mail me. Particularly I'm sensitive towards the kids run. I really want to get, I really want to build that number from 40 to maybe 60 or 80 hopefully so. But everything else is pretty much status quo right now. We're just in the initial stages of it. I don't know if I missed anything with that update. Ruegemer: No, that's fine Commissioner Kelly. Ken Garvin, Committee member and myself had a conference call with KFAN radio on Monday and they are on board again this year with air, radio advertising. Also with on air personalities like Mike Morris is going to come in again' and so they're a good parmer for us, as far as kind of getting kind of our mouthpiece to a wide variety of an audience as well too so...to come on board again. Dan Seamans is a general manager. He's a resident of Chanhassen so hopefully we're near and dear to his heart being in town here. We did certainly try to talk his pocket book open a little bit on Monday as well so hopefully that could come to here too so everything, like Tom said earlier, is starting again and I think we're going to try to mention it or kind of promote it as a fun run/walk to try to get that walking element in there as well. And hopefully that will invite more people to attend versus just I think a natural running event so. Franks: So are we going to be running by the new City Center Park Library Commons on farmers market day? Ruegemer: We will be running past the new area, yes. That's correct. Franks: Right on farmers market day. Kelly: Is that farmers market day? Hoffman: There is a farmers market committee being, it's implemented so if you're interested in teaming up with the Chamber of Commerce, those folks, they would be so excited if you would send somebody down their way. Kelly: Also might want to add, because the kids mn this year I may not be able to run so there is the mandatory participation of at least one commission member to run the 5K so I'm looking to see who's going to step up this year and run. Franks: I did it last year. Robinson: My son will definitely be there. He wanted to do it last year but something came up so he will definitely be there. Franks: My kids ran it last year. They loved it. They still talk about it. Kelly: And we had, they were handing out medals to the kids. Robinson: Awesome. Just awesome. Franks: Thanks Tom. Any other commission member committee reports? Seeing none we'll move on to commission member presentations. 27 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS: Franks: We'll save you from having to talk about yourself because Todd was nice enough to include your application and resume in the administrative packet. Robinson: Oh I have more to say. Franks: I'm sure that you do and you've got the next 3 years. If you thought this was a short stint you were mistaken. But we all want to formally welcome you to the commission and we really look forward to serving with you for the next few years anyway. Robinson: Thank you. I'm looking forward to being part of it. Franks: Great. We're an intimidating bunch but once you get to know us, I think it will be okay. But again welcome. Let's move on to the administrative packet. Hoffman: Other commission member? Franks: Oh, any other commission member presentations? O'Shea: I have one actually. Franks: Oh okay. O'Shea: I have an issue of safety on one of the trails. On the north tunnel going under Highway 5, has it been brought up as you're going down the trail and you have to take that hard left. Hoffman: Which one? Galpin? Lake Ann or. O'Shea: It' s Bluff Creek, but you're on the north side of Highway 5 so then as you're going down and you're going left underneath Highway 5 there's that sharp left and then if you don't make that left, in front of you is Bluff Creek, the creek, but before that there's these big rocks that you know are really want, even if it isn't slippery, but there's a mud build-up there too that I'm afraid some of the younger kids are just going to, somebody's not going to make that curve and they're going to end up in those rocks. So a guardrail or something, if someone could look at that. Hoffman: First time I've heard of it. Dale, has anybody ever mentioned it to you? Gregory: Never heard anything like that. Hoffman: We'll take a look at it and we'll give you back a report. O'Shea: Great, thanks. Hoffman: Those underpasses are, we have a love-hate relationship with those underpasses. Lots of ice build-up. They're great access but our winters have not been the best. Gregory: A lot of ice and that. The one actually under Coulter Boulevard out by the Rec Center, we had as much as 2 feet of ice over that whole trail through the wintertime. Hoffman: There's issues where we have to close them, but we'll check into that. 28 Park and Recreation Commission -April 22, 2003 O'Shea; Thanks. Franks: Thanks Amy. Any other presentations? ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Franks: Glenn, any comments from you regarding the administrative packet? Stolar: One question on the part of the cutbacks that are being potentially faced by the REACH group. Does that impact the services that we just agreed to get from them? And then obviously the capital improvement budget, forgot our schedule again. We go back through this when? That we look at the 5 year plan that we just did not too long ago. Hoffman: Coming up in June-July. Stolar: How time flies. Because how did the decision to increase the park dedication amount of the library park, the library commons come about? Hoffman: Administratively through the city manager's office and, the negotiation or the construction budget on the library is a fixed amount and as that was driven down through approvals by the City Council, the City Council recognizes that our budget, the park continues to be increased as a part of park dedication. And I appreciate your comment about the funding source. I made my position known as well I believe there, a separate funding source should have been identified but there was no others that came to the forefront so park dedication was the funding source that we utilized for this facility. Stolar: Well in, I guess I would request that the city manager come speak to us. I'd like to ask him about it. I'd like to ask him how he will explain to people, because obviously we're going to have to take a replacement of a swing set or playground set and we're going to have to take that off our budget. Hoffman: There will be changes in the capital budget. Stolar: You know I understand that we are a recommending and advisory only, but I would appreciate maybe if we could ask him to appear before us so we can better understand the priority issues he's facing. But I also want to know is there an opportunity for us to reduce the budgets spent on the library commons, City Center Park Library Commons such that we don't increase and we can fix the amount of park dedication. Is that possible? Hoffman: The project's been awarded. The project's been awarded. All change orders, or all add alternates were accepted and the contracts have been signed so, the money's spent. Stolar: Okay. What is the number that you said that we're now, it's over $600,000. Hoffman; Yeah, 670 1 believe was the contract. Stolar: And they've reduced the library contribution below 70. 29. Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Hoffman: Approximately 70, yes. I'm not in charge of that number so I'll get it for you but. I'll ask the city manager. He may come on down and he may send an explanation, written explanation. Stolar: Or we bring it up, if the City Council accepted our recommendation of our participating quarterly with them, maybe that would be something I'd volunteer to go to that meeting where we talk with them. Franks: I think where you're at, similar to me is, you can only raise this fund so many times before there's absolutely nothing left and then people are going to stand in front of us like Stone Creek and say, when do we get our Phase II or whatever and we'll say you're not. And it's going to become our problem when it hasn't been our problem so at least if we have the information to give back that' s meaningful instead of you know sitting here throwing up our hands now knowing what to tell people, that would be really helpful. Not only for us but as the first point of contact as people work their displeasure on up. Hoffman: As part of this year's capital we'll take a look at that. We're nearing that point now where the Highway 101 trail, the south connector trails, the underpass connectors and this park project has taken our park funds from about a million 9 on down to about $400,000. Stolar: And I would hope during that discussion also, and I'll be bold enough to bring it up, that we talk about, do we put forward our recommendation for maintenance fund. And time's right as far as the evolution of this city and where our parks are. There aren't a lot of new parks. I mean this development we'll have some new parks but there aren't a lot of new parks to build so now we' ve got to figure out how to fund the maintenance. Thank you. Franks: It was my impression at the joint meeting that the City Council was very interested in that maintenance aspect so I think it's something that they'd certainly be open to. I know since you've got some experience with the Eden Prairie and if you have those, that information. Stolar: Yeah I sent Todd some of it. What I don't remember is when they did the referendum and all the things that were included in it. That occurred before I joined the committee there but We could talk, is Bob still there? Hoffman: You bet. Franks: And understanding of how they did their maintenance ranking. Stolar: That I sent, the prioritization. They had 6 different categories. And they did mix, they did commingle some of the new with the maintenance but they had a maintenance referendum to fund and add to the improvements. Franks: Now you're wondering what you got yourself into. Alright, anything else regarding the administrative packet? One other comment from me and Todd, is this, I noticed the comment from A1 Klingelhutz regarding the wake board and waterski tournament on Lake Susan and then I see another letter here about the shoreline erosion. When is it typically that they'll come up and request for the permit? Jerry. Ruegemer: Typically it's been by now Rod. Franks: And are they thinking of coming back then this year? 30 Park and Recreation Commission - April 22, 2003 Ruegemer: I have not had any contact with the INT so I'm assuming they're looking elsewhere. Franks: Okay. Hoffman: Loft Haak, our Water Resource Coordinator has responded to Mr. Klingelhutz' concerns at the request of the City Council. When her report is complete for the council, I'll make sure that's included in your admin packet. There are a number'of issues going on at Lake Susan. Lake Susan has made tremendous advances in it's water quality in the past 6 or 7 years. The erosion issue is not simply a boat issue. It's a natural erosion issue. Erosion caused by wind driven waves is just guesstimate 90 percent of the erosion that occurs in the lake. It happens day. and night. It's not due to boat traffic the erosion that takes place. But preventing that by having good shoreline restoration and/or good shoreline conditions is really what we want to be working on. Franks: And that's ongoing. Hoffman: Ongoing. Franks: If Lori is ever interested in coming down to give a brief informational presentation about water resources in the city, and open herself up for just some general questions about that, maybe sometime this summer when we're agenda light, I think it'd be great to have her come down. Hoffman: She's very good at that and she would appreciate the opportunity. Franks: Alright. Seeing that we've 'exhausted the administrative packet is there a motion to adjourn? Spizale moved, Atkins seconded to adjourn the meeting. AH voted in favor and the motion carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned. Submitted by Todd Hoffman Park and Recreation Director Prepared by Nann Opheim 31 CITYOF CH SEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone:952.227.1130 Fax:952.227.1110 Public Works 1591ParkRoad Phone:952.227.1300 Fax:952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us TO: FROM: Park and Recreation Commission Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director DATE: May 21, 2003 SUBJECT: Initiate Review of Accessibility Evaluation for the City of Chanhassen Parks In 1993, the City retained Julee Quarve Peterson, Inc. to. complete an accessibility evaluation for all public facilities in the City. Volume II of that report deals exclusively with the City's park system..N~w, that ten yeas have past, and with recent attention being directed at this issued!it-is appropriate that 'we revisit the issue of accessibility in our parks. / i~.'~-!~!-.-:- A copy of the i.993:.rep°rt:i~attached:- I have ~:a~S%sment of the tasks identified~in(~h~-:i:eP6~(:ha~ebee have not. I will pr°Videthig~sm~n g. I did, however, Want'.tog~t-the rs the opportunity'become famiii~-With :% 1. 1993 City ofChanhassefi /:-::-':; '~:-~i(:}:;'.~C The City of Chanhassen, A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautilul parks. A great place to live, work, and play. CITYOF 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Rec[eation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site v,~vw, ci.chanhassen.mn.us TO: FROM: DATE: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent Corey Hoen, Recreation Supervisor~___ ~} May 20, 2003 SUBJ: 2003 Summer Programs Here is a list of programs that will be offered this summer by the City of Chanhassen: Field Trios: ~ Apple Valley Aquatic Center > Bunker Beach > Minnesota Lynx Camp > Minnesota Twins Game > Minnesota Zoo > Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Preschool Pro~ Little Rollers Mini-Hawk S' Science ExP Pee Wee Tennis Preschool T-Ball Preschool Soccer Swimming summer Summer Discovery Wednesday d'facto Art Awesome Crafts .for- My Gym My Gym Children's Youth Pro~rams: > Robichon's > Tennis 1-2-2 > d'facto Art > Tie Dye Camp/Yard ~ Kid Smart: 5 > Wednesday Wing 't- . The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean Iai(esl quality schools, a charm/no downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play. Summer Discovery Playground Full Production Play of Peter Pan Awesome Crafts for In-Between Guys & Gals Introduction to Lacrosse Camp Advanced Lacrosse Camp for Boys Advanced Lacrosse Camp for Girls Soccer Camp Beginning Golf Basketball Camp In-Line Hockey Camp Skateboard Camp Skate Park Demonstration Swimming Lessons Alan Merrick's Soccer Camp Golf Camp Lake Ann Adventure Camp Safety Camp If you have any questions, stop by and see me. CITYOF CHAN SEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone:952.227.1100 Fax:952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone:952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public'Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center · Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www. ci.chanhassen, mn. us TO: FROM: TOdd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent DATE: May 21, 2003 SUBJECT: Lake Ann Park Summer Update The summer of 2003 is upon us. Its arrival brings a sense of excitement and Lake Ann will play a vital role in that excitement. The concession building will open Memorial Day weekend. The hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days per week. The concession manager will coordinate work schedules, order supplies-and take care of the day- to-day operations . In looking to continue concession revenues, the slush!-puppY~machine will be available again this year. There will be three to fou~ avors in 9-oz and 16-oz serving Cups. Theslush puppy machine has fitable and popular. - ' Picnic phone calls have.been-steadY ~dS6mei~Wee ed, however I still· haveOpenings~:'l ~ojedtgmto0~plc picnic revenues over $9,000i00. -%e~c;ve;ed sh~it~ - remain the most popularl the new tiered fee Schedule.~ ' The beach at Lake Ann'Will¢°pen d August 24 at the end of the-se~°n2¢:The~citYis~Contr Community Educati°n-and:S ¢~ices~:again -'this The beach will remain open dai~ro-m:i0;30;;a,m~: -P~m:;:~.eath -. permitting.. '~' '-i': i'i ~---_--';':~:I~''/'~.!~::.- i!--:' ( ' -:i. ;_~.'_'-~/.: i -~-:i '~:~. Lake Ann P,ark Willbe buSY agaifllhiss id fiifies at Lake Ann, I m lOoking~r~a~dlto--pr0¢idih~-~t~r~e . _ The City ot Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A.great place to live, work, and play. CITYOF 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www. ci.chanhassen.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director FROM: DATE: SUBJ: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent _~_ ~ May 21, 2003 2003 Adult Softball Monday - Men's Corporate League This season, the Men's Corporate League and a new Men's Open League combined to make a 10-team league. Their season began Monday, April 28 and concludes on August 4. They will play on Lake Ann fields #4 and #5. Tuesday - Women's League _- . The Women's League, for the fourth year in a row, combined leagues with the City of Eden Prairie. Their season began Tuesday, Apfi129and concludes on July 29. They will play on Lake Ann fields #4 and#~: und Lake Park and Lake Rileyin'EdenPrairie. A total of 10 team~ Wednesday- Adult Over40 ~~ague:: .-" -' f' -L:.i.,'3 - This league has 8 teams this iseaS°nand began pl nesd -30 and concludes July 30.- They-will beusing Lak~A~a~h and#s'i_ ~thef.' - season tournament will be seheduied,'_Which wilt ConClude'on Wednesday;. ~-'- August 20. , . i _ ' - _ - i' --'_i._ '---"--.. ¢.:~f:_'-:i- :..:-;~-:-(-~'- Thursday- Men s OPen League'--i. '.-~_5:71'-~ :~'_--D ~-'¢'f-~f: :.~:.~::-:i-'. This league is popular again_with20 teamS: :.'siXi{e division, eight te~ns inthemiddle~mv{si0fk in the lower division.. Their. seasOn;beg an -on July 31. They Will iplay on ~e Anti'ileitis --:-'~i~. -'// Friday- Co-Rec'League': 7--~'-i.3J-:i'-i~ ~zf_~"'i f :-': i:-i?f '?7.~i' i'i.'i~-'~:- ~ This league will havelOteams'i:-/WhiCh i-S:thes . began Friday, Aprh'25. a ia ey will pia~6nL-ak*--:- Ann fields #4 and #5.' ~- /- :':- ¢: :_ :.;-- '.i f : :' - -;f).'- _5 I am looking forward to another you need any additional information, please see me. -" ;_-?'Tt!-?'--~::il: ~: g:\parkksb\THMemolnfo03 The Cdt¥ et I~hant~asser~ · A growinq community witl~ clean lakes, quality sct~ools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A g~eat place to live, work, and play. CITYOF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax:952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax:952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www. ci.chanhassen.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Park & Recreation Commission FROM: Todd Hoffman, Director of Parks and Recreation DATE: May 21, 2003 SUB J: 2003 Park and Trail Capital Improvement Program (CIP) This memo is to inform the Park and Recreation Commission that the City will be unable to complete many of the Park and Trail Improvements included in the 2003- Capital Improvement Program. The City's park dedication fund has been called upon to finance some major projects over the past 18 months. These projects represent wonderful additions to our park and trail system. However, the revenues generated by park dedication do not match the pace of exPenditures we are currently experiencing and the fund reserves are quickly being depleted. 'Here is an assessment of the current financial outlook for the park dedication ~iid/(fund 410). PARK DEDICATION FUND -. Current Cash Balance Remaining 2003 Revenue Forecast :) Park Dedication .'-'il ._ i-' ~--'~ -: ." :-.'.~::'--¥~:.'~_.~ Hwy 101 North DNR Grant'Reimb~sement 2003 Available Cash 2003 Liabilities* City Center Park Pulte Trail Vasserman Ridge Hwy 101 North Trail Marsh Glen Trail Roundhouse RenoVation . Trash Skate Connectlon'Trai!s...-. *2003 Estimated. Estimated All other projects haVe c: Todd Gerhardt,. City Manager Bruce DeJong, Finance Kate Aanenson, Commu-nityDe'~ t)'Diree_'tOr Teresa Burgess, City Engine s Director The City o! Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play. flTYOF CHAN EN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www. ci.chanhassen.mn.us TO: FROM: Park and Recreation Commission Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Commission DATE: May 21, 2003 SUBJECT: Recognition of Bokoo Bikes for Trail Map Partnership On Monday, June 9, Representatives from Bokoo Bikes will attend a City Council meeting to be recognized for their contributions to the most recent printing of the city's Parks and Recreation Map. Mr. Matt jOhnson, store manager coordinated this partnership with the City on behalf of the entire Bokoo team. Bokoo Bikes contributed $5,000 towardsthe map, nearly half the total cost of the project. In all, 11,500 folded maps~and,250 flat copy maps were produced. Over 8000 of these maps were" led to Chanhassen hoUsehotdsandbusinesses in May of 2002.-(:'-. aining maps are available for:PiCk-uP.at-::B~koo~ikes, City r and the Chamber of ~omm~rc In recognition of'! and business owners in edition of the store. The Cily of Chanhassen ·/4 growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businessesrwinding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play. Park and Recreation Letter to Todd Hoffman regarding the Canada Goose Program dated May 13,200. Memo from Lori Haak regarding Lake Susan Regional Pond Reconstruction dated February 18, 2003. TYFR Newsletter dated May 2003. Email from Loft Haak to Todd Hoffman dated April 15, 2003. Email from Lori Haak to Todd Hoffman dated April 14, 2003. Various Newspaper articles. Memo from Bob Generous dated April 24, 2003 regarding Paws, Claws, & Hooves. Information on West Nile Vires. 2002 By-Laws of the Minnetonka Community Ed & Services Advisory Council. THE. CANADA GOOSE PRO RA Dedicated to Urban Canada Goose Research and Management Tuesday, May 13, 2003 Mr. Todd Hoffman Park and Recreation Coordinator City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Todd: RECEIV WAY 1 ~ 2003 ¢~TY OF SHANHASS~N The Twin Cities Canada goose broods are hatching and like last year the nest success will be high. Geese do very 'well in warm early springs without nest flooding from heavy rainfall. In anticipation of the upcoming summer goose removal program, I am contacting folks who have had us do goose removal in the past to ask whether you might need our services this summer. I also want to update you on current goose management issues. Every year I put on my "predictor" hat and guess how many folks will want goose removal and hire summer staff to do the work. With budget cuts and the struggling economy, this is the most difficult year yet. So before I finalize my 2003 staff, I'm sending this letter to find out about your plans for this season. Be assured that we are doing all we can to keep the cost of goose management as low as possible. Enclosed is a self-address postcard. Please send it back as soon as you can so that we can gear up to meet the demand. Thanks! Last year I had news about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Resident Canada Goose Management. While the statement contained a wealth of goose management information, was well written, and proposed action of managing the geese in a manner similar to that used in the Twin Cities was well supported at the public input meeting, the final draft and 2195 DUDLEY AVE. ST. PAUL, ~N 55108 decision have not been issued. Fortunately, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has been a leader in managing geese in cities and has already satisfied federal requirements for an intensive management permit; thus the lack of federal action will not affect the Twin Cities program. In 1996 when other states wouid longer take adult geese for release, a trap-process-food shelf program was developed. Concurrent with program was joint MNDNR-University of Minnesota research on possible goose meat contaminants-- lead, mercury, organochlorined pesticides (OCP), and polychlorinated biphenols (PCB). I reported the extremely Iow lead and mercury levels found in past reports. I am happy to inform you that geese from 70 randomly selected sites had no OCP and 6 had detectable PCBs, with only 1 goose found with levels of concern. The latter bird came from a known PCB-contaminated site. These data will be submitted to the MN Department of Health for review, and it likely that revisions will be made to the consumption advisory label currently used on the frozen geese provided the food shelves. Once again release sites have been found for the 2,500 goslings we expect to catch this summer. The young birds will be shipping to Iowa and SE and NW Minnesota and released on wildlife areas. If you have questions or want more information, please feel free to contact me at 651-644-6206 or email me at j ac@fw, umn. edu. Sincerely yours, Dr. ~a~es A. Cooper Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Director of the Canada Goose Program Enclosure 2 CITYOF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1 t10 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www. ci.chanhassen.mn.us MEMoRANDuM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Lori Haak, Water Resources Coordinator Q,f %~,~ February 18, 2003 Lake Susan Regional Pond ReconstrUction (File# SWMP 12-X) BACKGROUND The Lake SUsan Regional Pond was identified in the 1994 Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) as an important water quality pond to provide treatment for storm water before it enters Lake Susan. Past projects for Lake Susan have concentrated on in-lake improvements and have included rough fish removal and a lakescaping project to protect the l~eshore. This project will focus on improving the water quality of the wate~(?~tering the lake by upgrading an existing storm water pond. :~i~?i;.iii~ The pond is.located on City property in Lake Su~ Boulevard Drive,, just upstream identified in pond to upstream. commercial of Powers The pond is ,.~ final land POWERS In lieu of Office Building (in Boulevard) prol Susan Re $20,5O0 · re prior t( to the re propoSed in treat runoff routed capacity The City of Chanhassen · A growing community wiih clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play. Todd Gerhardt Lake Susan Regional Park Pond Reconstruction February 18, 2003 Page 2 of 4 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN' The.pond was envisioned in the SWMP as a two-cell water quality pond (two ponds separated by a submerged berm). Its current configuration is as a. one-cell pond (single pond). The proposed project would create a second cell, thus bringing the pond into concurrence with the SWMP (Attachment 2). Two-celled ponds employ smaller surface areas and volumes to accomplish the same level of treatment as one-celled ponds because water goes from a completely mixed situation in a 1-celled pond to a plug-flow situation in a 2-celled pond. The submerged berm between the ponds provides the plug and allows the initial slowing of water to start the settling of sediment in the first cell. The second cell then further settles out sediment. Sediment alone is considered a pollutant, but nutrients also combine with the suspended Sediment. Allowing sediments to settle also removes nutrients prior to reaching Lake~ Susan. NEED This pond is responSible for removing 40% of the.phosphorous contributed from the - watershed. The pond, as constructed in 1990, is very close to meeting the proposed ,_ conditions for the second cell of the planned design, but the proposed first cell of the pond was never constructed. This project will add the first cell to the pond. In- addition, the.pond has been in operation for over 10 years. In that time, sediment appears to have filled approximatelY 4.2 acre-feet of the water quality storage volume (pond depth) originally provided, nearly a 23% decrease from the volume constructed in 1990. The reduction in water quality volume (pond depth) results in.reduced phosphorous removal efficiencies. The pond removes 43.4 lbs/year less'total phosphorous than when it was constructed, and 107 lbs/year less than what was proposed in the 1994 SWMP.. This represents and increasedloading to Lake Susan that is over 11% higher than intended in the 1994: SWMP. This project will restore the treatment-requirements proposed in the SWMP by: 1. Removing accumulated sediment within the existing cell;. 2. Expanding the existing pond; and 3. Constructing. a submerged berm to create a two-- celled pond. The proposed pond design is projected to remove an additional 99.7 lbs/year total phosphorous when compared to its existing condition. This should .help to meet the goals of reducing the hyper-eutrophic (extreme algae) conditions and thus potenti.ally increase the water clarity of Lake Susan. The complete plans and specifications for this project are available for review at-.City Hall. Todd Gerhardt Lake Susan Regional Park Pond' Reconstruction ~ebru:gry 18, 2003 Page 3' of 4 WETLANDS 'An 'area to the southwest of the proPosed pond is jurisdictional wetland.- The City contracted with Aquatic EcoSolutions, Inc. to perform, a wetland delineation of-the project.area. The proposed pond expansion will impact 0.36 acres of Type 2 (wet meadow) wetlands. The impact will be replaced at the required 2:1-ratio through a withdrawal of 0.72 acres from the City's wetland bank. This will meet .the requirements of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (Minnesota Rule 8420). 'OTHER JURISDICTIONS The Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District requires a permit for all. projects disturbing 1 acre or more: The City applied for a watershed district permit. The permit was granted by the watershed district board at their February 5, 2003 meeting (Attachment 3). One of the conditions of the permit is that the City contact the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regarding sediment testing. The City is currently working with the MPCA in this area. FUNDING The engineer's estimate for the necessary improvements to the pond is $106,000.00. The funding for this project will come from the City's Surface Water Management Plan fund (Fund 720). This project was included in the Surface Water Management portion of the City's Capital Improvement Plan. Costs have been minimized tO the extent possible by obtaining some of the dirt necessary for the submerged berm construction from the park. Excavation for the dirt will remove an unnatural ridge within the park and will improve the view from the trails. The Park and Recreation Department has indicated removal of the ridge is a desirable improvement to the park. PROPOSED TIMELINE At this time, the project schedule is anticipated to be as follows: February 24' February 27 March 6 March 20 March 24 March 26 Council approval of Plans and Specs Submit advertisement to.paper Advertisement published Open Bids Council Awards Project Contractor given notice to proceed Todd Gerhardt Lake Susan Regional Park Pond ReConstruction February 18, 2003 ~ag6 4 of 4 CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends that City Council adopt the following motion: . '°I'he Chanhassen City Council approves the plans and specifications for the Lake Susan Regional Pond Reconstruction and authorizes staff to advertise for bids." ATTACHMENTS o 2. 3. 4. Project location map Surface Water Management Plan Map Sheet.C1.01 of Plans for Storm Pond LS P3.34 Improvements Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District Permit Rd 8WOO( ~ers Plac~ Lake Susan Hil s Dr 2 // Lake S u.sa'n Storm P ond' LS-P3.34 ;February 2003 ~Project SWMP-12X ~ ~,._.~ ~,f' ~' ~KE LuCY :::~.... LUC~..;:~. ANN DIS~IC: ~.__ ~ ~ MITCHELL 24' r~ BC-~ ~*~-~ k~ ~ I ~ ~_.. ~ ~-A~ ~-y~; ~ ~ L..;'-..-':.:: ~: RICE MARSH ,,- ~: . .: _ 24'/ ~- ~-~ f ~ 2 z~' ~:~T~ . g-~ ~ ' ' ~' -~: ..... , ~-'-, -- Z ~ 2gVHd -- ~,k"£d-S't (]NOd flNOIS N2SS-'VHNVHO dO ,~LIC) · 7 ~1.///' .'//// · / ./ / / .t .-~ ./ /. / / / / , .- '\ ::m::::::~,::::::::- :; / /! / .: / ?: . // // // __ q / ! Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Web Site: http//www, rileypurgatorybluffcreek.org Legal Advisor: Krebsbach & Haik 701 4th Avenue South, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55415 612 333-7400 Fax: 6t2 333-6959 Engineering Advisor: Barr Engineering 4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 952 832-2600 Fax: 952 832-2601 February 5, 2003 Ms. Laurie Haak City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Permit g2003-03: Improvements to Chanhassen Regional Pond LS-P334: Chanhassen Dear Ms. Haak: The Board of Managers of the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District has reviewed the plans and grading and land alteration permit application as submitted to the District for the improvements, enlargement, and cleanout' of the existing regional stormwater management basin located in Lake Susan Park in Chanhassen. The Managers approve of the grading and land alteration permit subject to the following conditions: 1. All conditions as outlined in the attached General Provisions are.applicable. .- 2.The District will require written verification from the city of Chanhassen, being the LGU administering the requirements of the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act, that requirements of the Conservation Act. have been met. --: 3. The city of Chanhassen should contract the MPCA regarding the chemical content of the sediments to be removed and if the material can be spoiled onsite or needs to be hauled offsite and disposed of at a certified landf'fll. If you have any questions regarding the conditions of the District's permit, please call us at 952-832-2600. BARR ENGINNEERING CO. Engineers for the District Approved by the Board of Managers ~RI~Y-PURGAT~)RY-BLUFF CRF. EK WATERSHED DISTRICT ' Date: ~~' ~) ~* ~ ' ":':"-: ..':. c: Paul'Ha~" ': ' "': .......... "~'-"'< ' ::': How~d Peterson Jo~ Smyth BoaVd of'Managers ' 238670 Howard Peterson Perry Forster 'Conrad Fiskness Philip Wdght Susan Scribner permit # Project Name: Approval Date: 2003-03 ~. Improvements to Chanhassen Reclional Pond LS-P3.34: Chanhassen February 5, 2003 General Provisions o .. All erosion control measures shown on the plans must be installed prior to commencement of grading operations and be maintained until all areas altered on the site have been restored. If silt fence is used, the bottom flap must be buried and the maximum allowable spacing between posts is 4-foot on center. All posts must be either 2" x 2" pine, hardwood, or steel fence posts. If hay bales are used, all bales must be staked in place and reinforced on the downstream side with snow · .fence. The silt fence must be orange in color, which will be more evident and easier to locate for 'removal 'at the completion of the Project. Ail areas altered because of constrUction must be restored with seed and' disced mulch, sod, wood fiber blanket, or be hard surfaced within two weeks from the completion of constrUction or no later than October 15, 2003. Upon completion of.Construction and restoration of areas disturbed, the permit applicant is responsible for the removal of all erosion control measures installed throughout the site. 4~ Street sweeping must be undertaken and completed on an as-needed basis. o , , 8; At the entryway onto the site, a rock filter dike being a minimum of 2 feet in height and having maximum side slopes of 4:1 must be constmcted. This rock filter dike will enable construction traffic to enter the site and also provide an erosion control facility. The District must be notified in writing a minimum of 48 hours prior to commencement of construction. Upon receipt of this notification, a field inspection of the project site by the District's engineer will be undertaken to ensure that all erosion control measures have been properly installed. Construction cannot commence until this field inspection has been completed. Upon completion of the project, the permit applicant is required to complete and submit the middle portion of the attached permit, indicating that the project has been completed..Upon receipt of this application, a field inspection of the 'site by the District's engineering advisor will be undertaken to ensure that all areas have been properly restored and that all erosion control measures throughout the project site have been removed.. The Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD), its officers, employees and agents review, comment upon, and approve plans and specifications prepared by permit applicants and their consultants for the limited administrative purpose of determining whether there is reasonable assurance that the proposed project will comply with the regulations and criteria of the RPBCWD and other state and federal agencies. The determination of the RPBCWD that issuance of this permit is appropriate was made in reliance on the information provided by the applicant. ::ODMAkPCDOCSkDOCSX238670\1 9~ 10. 11. 12. The ~ant of this:permit shall.not in any way relieve the permittee, its engineer, or other professional consultants of responsibility, nor shall it make the RPBCWD responsible for the technical adequacy of the engineer's or consultant's work. The grant of this permit shall not relieve the permittee from complying with all conditions and requirements of the permit, which shall be retained, by the permittee with the permit. The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This permit is permissive only. No liability shall be imposed upon the RPBCWD or any of its officers, agents or employees, officially or personally, on account of the granting of this permit or on account of any damage to any person or property resulting fi.om any act or omission of the permittee or any of its agents, employees, or contractors. In. all cases where t. he. doing by the pe.rmi'ttee of anything autho .fized by this permit shall involve the taking, using, or damaging of any property, rights or interests of any other person or persons, or of ' any publicly owned lands or improvements or interests, the permittee, before proceeding therewith, shall obtain the written consent of all persons, agencies, or authorities concerned, and shall .acquire all necessary property, rights and interest. 13. This permit is not transferable. The permittee shall make no changes, without written permission previously obtained from the RPBCWD, in the dimensions, capacity, or location of any items of work authorized by this permit. 14. The permittee shall grant access to the site at all reasonable times during and after construction to authorized representatives of the RPBCWD for inspection of the work authorized by this Permit. 15. ' This permit-may be terminated by the RPBCWD at any time deemed necessary in the interest of public health and welfare, or for violation of any of the provisions of this permit, unless otherwise provided in the special provisions. 16. Construction work authorized under this permit shall be completed on or before date specified above. The permittee may, in writing, request that the RPBCWD extend the time to complete the project and shall state the reason for any requested extension. 17. If dewatering is required and sump pumps, are used, all pumped water must be discharged through an erosion control facility prior to leaving ~e construction site. Proper energy dissipation mu-st be - provided at the outlet 'of the pump System. ::ODMAXPCDOCSXDOCSL238670\1 2' :Please Send Application to: :Barr Engineering Company :4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435 Phone: (952) 832-2600 Fax: (952) 832-2601 P.A. # 2003-03 RILEY-PURGATORY-BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT GRADING AND EARTHMOVING PERMIT Application for permit, permit status, notification of completion and cedification of completion. The top portion of the application must be completed before the District will consider the application. .NameofApplicant: ~/~/ ,~ C~ar,/~Y.,re~. ~----~OfV'~.,..~ ~ Loc.; Address -1'7oo ¢4~e~ ~1.~ ) Ro, ~,,,,¥ IH'7~ ¢--h,v,./,,~r.~.~, ¢4~Telephone Nature of Wo~ .%~¢ '~~~~ Location of Work . ~ ~~ ~~o~ ~¢ ~¢~ ~¢~ ~E~. ~Municipali~. ~% ¢~ ~~~ · Projected duraUon of work ~~ ~¢ Proc~ures to be us~ to ~ntrol erosion and sedimentation ~~ %Z// ~ L~al Owner of Prope~: ~/~/ o~ .Legal Description of Prope~: ~: 0¢ 8~¢N~,~o ~A-~~e~ ~ ~ ~, 'Prope~ Identification Number: ~ ~lCJ Oo ~O ~ ~/~¢0 ~o :Field Inspection Fee: Projects less than 10 acres: Projects greater than 10 acres & less than 40 acres: Project greater than 40 acres: $60© $~,500 $3,000 Payment is to be made to the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District at the time of application. Fees are not required for public projects. The District's Rules and Regulations outline the requirements of the District. Permit application received by the District on the 31st day of All work shall be completed by the 15th day of Octobor collateral required is none Janua~]' ,2003. ,20 03 . The amount and nature of This permit application is hereby ~ / approved) by the Board of Managers of the Watershed District this 5th day of February ,20.03 , subject to the conditions contained in the attached correspondence dated Feb.ru., 9~jr. 5 ;-: '2003 This permit is permissive only and does not release the permittee from any liabili~J)or obligation i .rrsposed by Minnesota Statutes, Federal Law, or local ordinances. /// //President of Board of Managers '.Notice of: completion of work authorized I-]; expiration of grading permit El, is hereby given to the District on this day of ~, 20 Permittee Certification of the satisfactory completion of work authorized is hereby made on the 2O day of C:\WINNT~Profiles\til\Desktop\DOCS-17.DOC Inspector A NeWsletter of' Tobacc°-Free iYoUth Recreation MAY 1 6 2[303 AssociatiOn for N°nsm°kerS'Minnes°ta ' GITY OF CH^NH^$SEN. 2395 University Ave. West,. Suite 310,:St. Paul MN 55114 (651) 646'3005, tfyr~ansrmn.org, www. ansrmn.org . .. · . . : :. Minnesota Park Directors Recommend Tobacco-Free Policies Park directors overwhelmingly approve of tobacCo-free policies.. This wasa finding of a survey conducted, by ' TFYR in April 2003. TFYR interviewed eight of the nine park directors in cities where tobacco-free policies had been in place through at least one summer. These poli- .cies are largely enforced by signs, community aware- ness, and ocCasional staff checks. In spite of'a few policy violations, all park directors would recommend a similar policy to other park and recreation departments.. "Because parents are not smoking, they interact.more with their kids." Seven out of eight reported that comments about'the - policies had been either "overwhelmingly.positive". or- "mostly positive." Reported one director, "We used to get comments about smoking on the baseball diamonds.' We don't get that now." Another said, "1 haven't heard one negative about the policy yet .... The community has really embraced the policY." A third summarized his feel- ings about the public's comments: "It's positive for kids." . When asked about the benefits of their policy, park-di- rectors had a variety of responses, Half of the directors viewed a tobacco-free norm as a benefit of the policy. One said that a benefit of the policy was "showing'youth that it's OK not to smoke, .that playing at the park and smoking don't mix." "Because parents are not'smoking," reported one director, "they interact more.with their kids." Three directors reported that their parks were cleaner because there were fewer cigarette butts. Said one, "1 have a 'cleaner park. Maintenance staff say it's much better--less spit, less buttS.'' Minnesota Cities with Tobacco-Free Outdoor Recreational Facilities · Aurora · Golden Valley · Rochester · Baxter · Hibbing · Roseville · Bloomington · Hoyt Lakes · Sartell · Cohasset · Maple Grove · Spicer · Eagan * Owatonna · St. Cloud · Eden Prairie · Richfield · Virginia · .Eveleth 'seven NeW.communities. Make Recreational: Facilities'Tobacco Free -." . Tobacco'Free yoUth Recreation (TFyR.)'is excited t° :an'nounce that Seven more Minnesota communities-have adoPted, t°bac(~Odree policies for their..oUtd°°r. recre- ational facilities. TheSe cities inClude.Aur0ra,.Eagan, EVeleth, GOlden Valley, Hibbing, Hoyt LakeS; and Spicer. . Currently, there are 19 'in 'Minnesota'-that haVe P°li- cies in,place.that ational .areasi ~ While eaCh cities have prohibited tobaCc athletic fields during ties have also made specific the time;: inClUdinc bOard parks.~. ~ - In the moSt recent policy adoptions, TFYR partnered with Ioca!'Smoke-free.c°alitions to assist local poliCY makers in-the policy adoPti0nprocess, inCluding eduCating policy makers on the importance of tObacco-free policies for outdoor recreational areas and Providing policy exper- tise, -TFYR Will provide each commUnity with metal signs for their recreational facilities, and the local coalitions will work with each community to Promote.the newPolicy. Outdoor .recre- differenL, all i 9 Playgrounds .and ;s. SeVeral communi- all of. 'rinks, and-skate- Tobacco'Free Youth Recreation: ' prOmoting-Healthy Lifestyles ] .Tobacco-Free yoUth.Recreation (TFYR) is a statewide pro, gram of the Association for NonsmokerS-Minnesota that 'is funded through the Minnesota YoUth Tobacco prevention' Initiative. TFYR assists ,recreational groups and health' pro- . . fessionals in promoting and modeling-tobacco-free lifestyles. tOyouth.' TFYR offers assistanCe in the develoPment-of to- bacCo prevention strategies~ including help with :the adop- 'tion of tobacco-free policies, as well.as numerous tobacco prevention reSources. Contact us to find out how we can partner with your organization to promote the tobacco-free message! . . . . - Minnesota Twins promote TOb.aCcoaFree. ... Sports &TOtally AWesOmeCOaches . · . The Minnesota Twins are letting fanS know that a healthy sports environment-is critical for - ' ' ' ' ::- ' -' ~; .... . . young:.athletes. The: Twins have.teamed up'with TFYR and :'~'. :the 'Minnesota, DePartment. 0fii'. . Health .to; SPread the. tobacCo'- free message to youth On MAY'"' .: · : · . . . . · . : -28~ 2003; the-TWins, will be dis~ -iributing !:0;.000 Torii HUnter i BI: "ChoOse. NOt to Chew: Be. To- TOBACCO;-: bacc°. Free''. pOsterS at. th.e r FREI:__ i¢~ ....... -t_CHOOSG ~07 TO CHEW'..- -12:05"p:m. game vs the Oak- :~'i~r,~ ~ ~ ~ land A's.-The Twins will also .' .'..' ' · '. Torii Hunter poster· "be. handing out the poster at their "Reviving'Baseball; in the Inner Cities" youth baSe- ball/softball leagUes. and at·their CommunitY'youth .'skills clinics 'held around the state. Together with Hennepin County._ Community Health and 3M, the Twins are promoting .their' "Totally Awesome Coaches Award." 'This 'award is.intended to honor Min- nesota.coaches wh'o strive to provide a positive.youth sPorts experience for 'their athletes. Candidates for this.- award must model and encourage healthy nutritionl, en- force alcohol and .tobacco Use. rules; .and promote good sportsmanship by parents, athletes, and coaches. "Nomi, nation forms and game ticket information are available 'by calling (800) 33-TWINS or at www. twinsbaseball.com. Minnesota Thunder. and U of M Athletes speak to Youth about Tobacco· Use ,. ThiS spring,-athletes fromthe Minnesota-Thunder men's soCcer team' and a variety of sports at the university of Minnesota~Twin CitieS are Speaking to youth about to- bacco use, physical activity, and goal setting. As part of their-presentatiOn, Thunder.playei~s demon- strate Soccer skills-and explain how using tobacco would hurt. their athletic performance. The Minnesota Thunder is also hOlding a Scho0!.'DaY game on May.29, 2003. This Thunder-game is unique, beoause:thegame Will be divided into quarters so.that, at the comPletion of each quarter, ThUnder. players :can talk..to youth abOut nutri- tion, tobacco use, and staying in sChool. UniVersity of' Minnesota.athletes 'representing the sports of'football, basketball,, hOckey,-socCer, gymnastics, track, and rowing will. visit met'ro area classrooms this Spring and: next fall. As part of.their healthy lifestyles message to. students, athletes will-be, distributing trading cards of' themselves'and "Don't Let Your Game Go Up in Smoke 'Poster's featuring 'six University of Minnesota athletes. . .. ' . .- . PAGE' ,'D~¢O -. VOLUME 3,-NO. . . · .Promoting..Toba¢co','Free-Recreati0n: '-- ' is'as Easy as :1.,.'.2..;3! .- . ' '- ' · By 'Christina Pick" . -, ' · Are you part'of a recreational Organizati°n that wants to help reduce youth tobacco use~ but you don't kn°w Where:' to'begin?..·Follow these three easy, stePs and You'll-be making a.difference in no ti'me!._ '... -,. . . . 1). AdoPt and. Promote a tobaCco4¢ee pOliCY. A..to- bacCo-free policy_reinforces to youth' that tobacc° use.is: ' unhealthy and-un.necessary.. It' also ensui~es that'partici- . ,. pants and sp'ectatbrs are not exposed to 'Se'condi~and - smoke. Go to the "PoliCies" section of. T'FYR'.s website '(vvWW. ansrmn.org) to find a:mOdei poliCY you can USe. 2): .- Prom°te'your'tob'aCCo-fre'e meSSage. 'Aftery°ur ---. organization has approyed .a policy, it can begin to:utilize'. . its .programs'and sPecial. ~ts as :an opportunity to prO- " mote 'the toba'cco;fcee m~e. 'Hang up.posterS .and' banners at competition".~~~.i'rs, parades, 'tourna- ments', and"°ther..yo~~~i~eventS. Team-and. player pledges. als°'~p ~.~.th-~..c~.-~'mit to being tObacCo free. (Contact TF~ol'.~eS~:materials). organiza- tions can als'o:-hel'p'~-pi~C~t'e tobacco_free-,,lifestyles ..thrOugh a 'cOm,,munity,,eV~'~chas hOSting.a TobacCo,~ Free OlymPics' or~'a R' ~to4S, t°p :yoUth TobaCcO'Use 3). Be.ag°Od.rple 'model. Thousands of teenagers.- start smoking. eveW..day, .in.. part because they-.See'ith.eir. .' adult r01e models use tobacco or allow its uSe in public. places: SinCe yoUng ;PeOple.often. r(~cei.ve conflicting' ' messages from peers~-family members, the' media,.and their community,-it is..important that each recreational or: ganization utiliZe-their adult le·a.de~ship to positivelY im- pact young people's decision regarding tobacco use.. Start i'mplementingthese, three easy Steps today-and our youth will be breathing:.a I'ittle-easier tOmorrow! Celebrate World' No!Tobacc° Day ' With.the M'inneSota ThUnder!- Join us on May-31, .200.3, to celebrate World. No. To~ bacco Day. as.the Minnesota Thunder take' on' Syracuse -Pro Soccer at'7 P.m.'at..the National Sp°rts..Center in.'. ' Blaine. Youth who;attend the. gameWiil ha~e'.~the-Oppor- tunity to.sign..-TFYR'.s tobacco-free pledge and;,take a- penalty shot-on the goalie at half time. After .the' game youth.can Pick Up the."Kick Your Way. to A Tobacco:Free Future"poster that features forwardJ0hnnY Torres.. :FOr tickets to the game; contact the Minnesota Thunder at (763) 785-FOOT Or .visit 'wwwlmnthunder, com. Hoffman, Todd From: Sent: To: Subject: Haak, Lori Tuesday, April 15, 2003 4:40 PM Aanenson, Kate; Hoffman, Todd; Gerhardt, Todd Lake Susan Shoreline Stabilization Good afternoon! Below is an update/summary of discussions I've had within the past week regarding potential Lake Susan shoreline stabilization. Funding I spoke with Bob Obermeyer (the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District Engineer) this morning regarding the above. He indicated that the District Managers have several funding sources through which they might fund shoreline stabilization; however, the most likely alternative is their streamwater maintenance fund. They levy up to $15,000 per year for such projects. Bob indicated that the fund balance is currently $200,000 and that the District typically funds up to 50% of stabilization projects. He tempered that with the fact that the Managers would have to justify, in their minds, spending a large proportion of the balance of that fund on one lake in one city within the District when the money comes from a District-wide levy. In order to receive funding from the District, we would just need to send them a letter requesting funding (up to 50% of the estimated construction cost). The Managers would then decide how to fund the project(s). Cost Estimates Currently, Barr Engineering has several cost estimates for work on both the northern and southern shores of the lake. I have the details of those estimates available in my office if you're interested. While we have discussed the erosion of the northern shore, we have not really discussed the southern shore. The homeowners along the southern shoreline have installed riprap on their properties. In many cases, Barr found that geotextile fabric had not been installed behind the rock so the waves have been washing out the soil from behind the rocks. Below please find estimates for riprap along these areas. Barr indicated that it would be an additional $5,000-$6,000 to plant dormant cuttings of willow and/or dogwood · between the rocks. This would "soften" the look of the riprap once the shrubs begin to grow (4-5 years). Northern Shore 500' (225' east of manhole in center of path and 275' west of manhole) = $74,719.42 1000' (225' east of manhole and 725' west of manhole) = $128,812.51 (When I applied in Winter 2002 for a DNR Shoreline Habitat Grant, I assumed we would use vegetated cribwalls and vegetated geogrid (which are more expensive than riprap) to stabilize approximately 800 feet of shoreline. The estimated project budget was $160,000.00.) Southeastern Shore 1350' (west from private property line west of lake outlet) = $172,470.49 Southeastern Shoreline I don't know what the City's eventual thought may be on the repairs to the southeastern shore. Lake Susan is a community resource. And the City's sanitary sewer may be exposed if erosion continues along the south side of the lake. However, individual property owners have contributed to erosion through the improper construction of riprap and the removal of riparian vegetation. Just a few thoughts to consider as we move forward. Stabilization Methods In our meeting last week, we discussed several methods of shoreline stabilization. Last fall, John Smyth at Bonestroo recommended sections of vegetated crib walls (which, to my knowledge, have never been used in Chanhassen) alternated with vegetated geogrid (similar to what we used at the Bluff Creek Bank Stabilization site just upstream of TH 101 and TH 212). In recent conversations with Jeff Lee of Barr Engineering, he was concerned about the short life span of crib walls as opposed to more structural solutions (riprap). I know that we were all concerned about the aesthetics of rip rap, so that would be something that would have to be discussed further. Temporary Wave Breaks Floatation silt curtain is the recommended method for controlling wave action temporarily (up to 1 year). It is neither as expensive nOr difficult to install as J-barriers or other wave control methods. This is another aspect of the Lake Susan erosion problem I am currently researching. Slow-No Wake Ordinance Certainly wake-generating activity on Lake Susan is contributing, to some extent, to the erosion that is occurring. Other contributing factors include wind-induced wave action, vegetation removal, poorly installed riprap and natural processes. At some point, I would like to receive some general guidance as to whether or not the Council would like to pursue a slow- no wake ordinance to address one of the most visible causes of erosion. Decision Time As you can see, we have many more decisions to make regarding the approach to be taken to stabilize the shoreline of Lake Susan. I am looking for suggestions as to how to proceed. Please review the above information and let me know your thoughts. Thank you. Lori Hoffman, Todd From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Haak, Lori Monday, April 14, 2003 4:11 PM Bob Obermeyer (bobermeyer@ barr.com) Hoffman, Todd; Aanenson, Kate; Gerhardt, Todd; Jeff Lee (jefflee@barr.com) Lake Susan Erosion Bob-- In meetings with City staff recently regarding the erosion that is taking place on Lake Susan, it has become evident that the City cannot commit to another project on Lake Susan in 2003. However, erosion continues to occur along the northeastern part of the shoreline. The City is interested in implementing a temporary (1-2 year) solution that may be implemented along the northeastern shoreline until a plan for the stabilization of that portion of the shoreline can be developed, all necessary permits can be obtained and funding can be secured. To that end, I have spoken with Jeff Lee in your office about temporary structures that could be employed as wave breaks. Jeff suggested flotation silt curtain and expressed concern about the cost of using J-barriers or other products (such as WaveEater). Jeff indicated today that he would check with others around your office to determine whether other options exist. I will continue to work with Jeff to pursue feasible alternatives. I also spoke with Julie Ekman at the DNR. Julie did not have recommendations for alternative wave break methods and did not indicate that the methods I proposed (J-barriers, WaveEater) would be subject to DNR permits, although the City will run any proposal (permanent or temporary) past her as a courtesy. The purpose of this email is not only to update you on our progress on this issue, but to inquire about the next step(s) if the City and District are to cooperate to resolve this problem. I anticipate the first step would be for the City to petition the District to conduct a feasibility study on the improvements. If this is the case, would you please provide me with a draft petition that would be acceptable to your Board of Managers? If a petition is not necessary, please advise me as to the next step(s). Thank you for your assistance. Lori Haak Water Resources Coordinator City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 952.227.1135 Fax: 952.227.1935 E-mail: Ihaak @ci.chanhassen.mn.us .· SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 · 2003 .. . · " COLUMNISTS . : : : .. : · . . ~";' ~'A~"'" ' ~ '~ "' ,. ~' ' -~' ' > ' -~ ¥' " .~:. ..Ct .!. .parks and ls"yOU, r hear made o'f stone?'. .- '~. ' .... ' ..... .~,~.~'~.:,.).)2.::.., ,. ..... · ::.,..:......'!,i '" :'" ..... ' :' "' ':'" 'esi:" ..' ;'-.i-'.---:. ':-..:.. ~~-;..--~::~:.-~:.:- .:... -...b serve people who can t '~' A 'r hen mY sonWas still ~:..;~;~!;~!L...?.'i:ii.i-. ..:':/:aff0~d to b~tae latest best; ' ~,l~il' smallenoughfora. '~:Rllll? ":' ;.i~.' ?-;-:'Selle~s.orev~n~a:how-tobook ~ -¥ strolier, we'dtake ~ regular jaunts to the turtle·'' 'fountain, just north of Lake. Harriet's.gardens: The dis-. ~~i 'i:~:';'~. i::~.'..:";~'i:::'.: ' ~"hirc°ndifioning;0~a;swelter- --. ....... .': ' ':. -': -" ings .u!nmereve~§~without tance was short enough to hold his interest on the way there, but long enough for - him to drift to sleep.on'the . ' stroll home. ~ - · He:dbetired bY then; hav- ingc. ircied the fountain's pe- rimeter'a bazfllion times,· straining to touch the arcs 'of water that spouted into the pool fr.0m the mouths of eight bronze turtles. Wish-borne .pennies glinted from the bot- 'tom; -' -. · . I'd sit and watch him mn ' 16etween th'e.beds ofmari-' - ..' g6!ds and coleus. Some days, · a~kite wo.uld rise from the hill · ' :~t0'the east'andI'dhearthe .., ,sOund of ~an..older child being taught the knack of flight.. ' : '. -:. ':- We haven'tvisited the mr- fie' fOuntain, in some time. Its quiet offers little to which a teenager:would admit..Butl;'.. thinkingabout it now, I'm.sur~ prised bythe intensity of. ~' those memories, and by the. certainty of knowing that Ill somedayremm to them, per-' :. haps like the older people who.:- a shrewd Strhtegy~0!~arge~ :'." such things as libraries and' -. parks. They're among services- she considers unworthy of the state dollars.sent.to cities as- Local Cmvernment Aid:LGA dates baCk to,1971 as a way tO ensure thatless-affiuent cities- could provide basic services~ '.., while still holding doWn'prop-- erty taxes, Awada calls-~t -free money" and c. ontends have'nUmb erS'on'their side,?.-. the kind of nmnber~that; .-;'. ' · show. up at their door.in ira.;'. me .diate,. tangible nee&,' · 'Parks andlibraries have ',. - numbers'0n their side; tooi~:': access to a'coifi~)uter, or with- out a place to nm-and play or flyakite..' .... "'. · " Sure, inthe end, I can talk about something solid like.the jobs lost within the'se nones: sendal set, al'cos, That could, in the worSt'case, boost the. ' humbers lining up at the' homeless ·shelters, perhaps boosting, them backinto be-. ing considered essential, after ingspentmo.re fromhabit:" . ' all. ,-, :.., ..... .. than from need, '.-i!.' '.' '-'. ThO triciWihings, about HerProposal'to dramati'.' .'-' budget.cumis that they're ' cally reduce suchfunding ' ',.. ',' sfibjective. The'difference be- faces some hurdles, the. first of.'. tween too'much and t66 little- ' which is how, to .decide what's.'. ~../money often is 'in the.eye of" "essential md what's not. Po- :'.. th~beholder.~One persOn's liceserviceS; firepr0tection~ ..:: gored, oXis~.ano ,ther'sshishke- andstreet, maintenafice'are .: bab:.'.:~: ..":, '/'...:::.-/:'i'.:.' .'. easy calls..H6meleSs.shelters · ...--..-'But when a:public Sbrvant and hospitals sh0uld.be,.tooi ~. ~ecommends'cuts thig drastic; but aren't. Still, thoseServiCes:.i:. ' that's wtien, the'th~,' ga that preserve some sbnse 0fquali- -Win our li'/~es'become most ' '~ dear. It's 'ah emoti6nal-argu'- · ment; the. S0rt of argument' 'same:thing aboutlibraries,-:- .- bUt that:one makes my emo- 'tions nm so' high that I can hardly mist myself to write.. And runaway emotions are. ' what,Awadahas on her side. ' I have, to hand it to her; it'S · . . . always watched us. . . but exactlywhat thosenum, . · So; yes, I m steamed at Pat.'.- · bors of peOple need is not so" Awada,: o~ new state auditor, easily'qUantified. I feel as if. .who considers parks nones,..' ' ;my defense, bOils down to'an.. sential'services. She says, the. ' 'arsenal. 0femotional argu-' · ments about the valUe offam- ily outings, or the potential' unleashed within an expand- edmind. I'm left with making a squishy cage about class and 'privilege, about how we can 'that often falls on what we · grimly call'deafears~ But Parks. 'and libraries? That takes a_ hard heart;. :.:.:{..- ):':.. :.."~:,/...-.'. ' .' ' :-" . ..... . "[ '.: '.'.i. '. - ·;?.'. "' ~- Kim-Ode's Colurnns"run WednesdaYs, $aturdays and Sundays.. Writ'e. to'her kirnode @startril~une;corn, or 425 Portland Av. $., Minne- ' apolis MN'5548& For'paSt columns,- ~,o to http:/m .startribune. com/odel ' .. .,--:.! -~,~i.~ ~~. :~..(!,:.' · .5;: -. :(.' ..:::!:.... 'i;~::- . . ...: '1 - i FTT. FR% FROi RFADFR-S Awada's repro:t- '" . a we Wou]da't 'even'with So,. State Au~tor .Pat~ A~a.da~-s~y dogs ~d ~ Shelte~ ~e es--. thin~ ~at cities across ~e smte'~e senfi~ 'to ~ose ~o me ~em ~d ~as~g t~payers" dofl~s.- "Free t0'o~ ~e ~ a mo~,' comp~sion-; mone~' ~.'~e reference she used' gie.:socieW, t s~cerely hope ~at (St~Tfib~e, Feb. 11).' -' A~da m misquoted or ~at-she - ~at ~ ~t to ~e h~&eds h~ a.~ge ofhe~' '-. ' of mayors, co~cfl members, ad- ~ S~eRom~ Minn~on~' ' ~ -. minis~ators, clerk, s~eet ~pe~ .... ".. .'- -: · tendenB, ponce c~e~, sewer pl~t ' ' I don~t~6W~effierio a~bme operators, etc., who work .each ~y a'major ~t0~on ~ State ~ffitor ens~g ~at ~ek m!micip~ ~ -Pat Awada's recent ~s~ of-ci~ m ~ efficiently re-'possible. It's not' e~en~es to lack of ~derst~d- ~ fi'we ~e ~ .flush-~ prope~- ~g. of'how loc~ governments t~ revenue, espec~y.h most of He~eP~ Co~Wwork or to ~ ef~ ~ ~esota. . fo~ to'm~e m~.ciW, Minneapo~s, . So. to ~'1o~ govemmeni'b~-' 'lookbad... --. "~. '-'.' -.' · 'ci~s who stated' during ~e last ' Minneapo~ 'o~' ~d'0pemtes _. cm~ ~e~on ~at-Repub~c~ 'bo~ a p~k ~d ~b~'~tem; boffi- wo~d be ~e best bet for ~g - M~ ~o~ed'~toges ~d-a nation- · e state, i have sk s~ple wot&: .Mde repumfion.~ a'res~t, ~e, You get what you vote for.- .'- a-po~s t~ayera: do 'not pay ~y ~ Mi~ Worc~er, Co,to, Minm 'Co~ Hb~ or SUbmb~[-'Henz · . ....' ' nep~ Parks- (now' Th~ee"~vers ' State Auffitor Awada-'~ respond- P~) prope~ ~es for.~ose gear . '~g, ~.p~, t0 appe~'~om Minne'. ~stems. T~ayers ~ ~e rest of apo~s residents .to 'do something . He~ep~ Co~W. se~ed by ~ose- .. about-~e waste ~d problems-'~ ~te~Pay~0sgt~es, .. -'- · e ci~s development'process ~- . ~ :a resffit, ~y f~ c0mp~0n. vol~g a ~ffi~e be~een ce~ "of ciW t~ le~es shoffid's~'-ffie co~cfl members, ~e Minneapo~ .mo~t of C0mmun~W-Development ~en~ le~es-ff0m Minoeapo~'. '~ai waY' ~d favored dev~10pers. ~e pre~- -you .get 6us ciW adminisirafion r~ what - p~on 0fMinneapo~s-~d Minne: 'moab to a pa~onage ~stem &at to~'or Bloomin~on~.-n0t ~e -ap~ cost t~ayers ~d des~oyed reSi--' ple~-to-bloatedpmp~ comps* denfi~ ho~g. Yes, itwas w~ow-- 'sonpro~ded by~e rote auffitor; ~g ~ "~ee money.". '.' . :. '.. A f~ comp~on Wo~d reduce Before she w~ ele~ed to her c~-- Minneapo~s' per capita e~enffi- rent,posifion;'Awada.~ce-~e to.- ~es -bY-~ost 20 percent, ~om . mee~gs Of ~e Minneapo~--Prop:'-".$1~010 to $8~. It ~d. e~.~B 'A~on CommiRee- ~d: -' serious qUesfiom about' &e~auffi- ~stened th' appe~s for a~om 'The ' tor'g'een~ d~ ~at loc~ govern- o~ ~jmfce'~-~ situation ~ ~at' 'ment ~d beg~B ~er Spen~g for a new.ciW gdminis~fion, e!e~ed ~ .- "nonessenfi~ se~s" ~e' p~s 200L ~ be~ ~e b~den 0frespon,.- ~d ~br~es (~at's '~°ffier major Sib~ for s~ of ~e pre,om, one: t: : ~ment): A.s~' adjus~en~ hope state offici~ consider &at'h~ sho~d-'-~so-be made'to deduct ~e' hdo~goUtp~hmentn0w..~ _':_-. costs:-'of the: Conven~bn' Center, ~ ~lliam-'McGaugh~, M~nn~ -- ~ch ~e,'~ ~ ~dermd it, ~eat~ apollo'...- .' ..- -:'~-- .~: .:-'-:,'; .~. '-. ~'.-.. . most o~er- cities.- This--ch~ge ':' .R' i~' belo. w zero a~ ~ Sit'h my woffid ~er reduce M~nEeapo~s' w~-home '~d read .about State peicapitae~en~es. . Au~tor Pat A~da's c~ for &mat .... Yes, ~e costs ~ Mi~eapo~s, ic reductions ~ Loc~ Government home ~ ~e domtom ~one to over ~& She'feels ~at cub fi~ se~ces ~e ~ order ~d ~at m~y o~er dries. But not-~ much homeless shelters f~ ~to ~ cate- ~ ~e au~tor repom-nor for ~e rea- go~. ". SOre her ~ comp~on surest. I s~ver at ~e ~ou~t ~at o~ -- Peter McLaughlin, Hennepin' comm~W woffid be so reel ~ to . Coun~ comm~ner a~ Minne- ~eat o~ most ~erable cicero ~ apol~ res~n~ .. THURSDAY, MARCH 13 · 2003' ." (;.;: ii.'!. .!: :.. i-.i ~! " .2 ...: · ' · '. ' - ,' :'- -:"' '-'. r [.. - ': - .2...::: . . . .1. ;... .7 _.. . :. :~ .. ,.-..~ ::~..-:.'. . ·,.Be """ ": ''?''' ':' :-':" '""" '"" ?' ': "" ':'" · for:on..'tax:es:-.. . : ElylzesHaye§- .' ' ' · greene= p~stures. I ~wed that .I would rie~er,'~'~: live in m? place Of birth again Uhder..anY cir, '-'- - cumstances, . ':" .. :..: -'" .' "-.. -" :':A single, up-and-coming professional,.I was .' ~ibk and dr'ed of being.taxed to death. Bach pay .period it seemdd as ff I was .'p aying an exorbi- '. 'tent 'amotmt-in taxes. 'If strangers would have 'caught a glimpse of my.paycheck,-they'd have 'surmised that i'.w0rked'tO:Pii?.t~e~'i':1''' A Youhg man:withh, omc 0.'.vmeJShi.'.P:i ahd",ehn,'- '.' ~//dpreneurial:.;.'~'~'§';" I' ~1'o¢~!? 6ktixe to 'the conclusion·that'.i:eould:tlo longer'afford to live. in, MinneSOta?if that i set for m'y§:~li.;~.: .':.:i:... .... :. :'. · :, ::'Aftei muaE?i g. Ch(.i- ·'decided to r.el_o-.' , · cate to. Dallag'~.:.I.:'cii6J~::fb,.regide in:Texas for.. : several reas6~i~¢']th&"N6]:J."-~,:'h'~llingp0int, being' - no~ sta~e inc6~ T~;}~h'~;:~aiG~t{ihls'-.or:'busi-: · "; No· state ineg~a':·~::~e3·~ak twould be"' · able to keep:mo~: 6f..'~in~}'i~.~a~eamed'paY.-- money that i'.would'b~k alS!e'.'f6-i'ave i~0-buY ac-.. house :arid on'~ .day 0p.eri5 ii full:.'s'e/-vic~[ ptib.lic · 'relati6is~ '~gend¥ whe~'!:-I:, could' b/imy"6wn' · ' '. '. · ~ .. ".. Z . '"': .' "q- .' ;.' -? bos§:'":?.'i':' '-:-:': );.',:-: ':' ':,'-!::.:-'".:...':..,:;'k':-. 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'"::..In the Metroplex; p~y roads' are th'o's,ray of "~e future,':which forced.me.to Constandy be · on the lookout for' other 'routes, Nevertheless, - it.vras,B0t LtricemnC, On for-/iie to tip. andS 10o or ' haore a'm'6nf~t.'6di:-the.:Piesid'ait-t-'G~orge Bush · Tumplke;-i:: '-'.-'i::.: (.' :i.' .'..:"-"-:-.. .'::"',tn the T~-'Cide¢i. I.had a ch6ke'.bf enter-· thiiXment..~osl:,~eeke'nds:-.I: :could!go to.an ex-.-' pl/ty ai penUmbra or gO lo.a conbert at the Ord; - Way.-' <.. :" "'.'~ ~.;_;.':;..:. 'i: .... :..':.".,: ....... .::' '. .... · . In Da/las~: arts-, ahd 'cultitt81 hr.~ .limited at': best, 'There i'..i~ '6~a~maj0i; :concert '-~emia,' nb';': . p~'ofesgiiSnal':thi~ttei~ ahd'xi0..-~orld=class'muse~" I . .ums..unlike Mihne~ot~i,.i'V~ki~h..ha~ a:lang, dis-'-.! "~guished'~tory..of. Sup~o.rdng the. arts, Ter- ~ · - abelieve~.ftmding,bfth~..arts.shoul, d be a Phi/-. ? anthropic endeavoi:'." '.' - · '.: In the Twin Cities, Whorl' my parents sent· -. '. me:-. off to :-p,.ubllc. schOol,.each,;day, they. could'.. ~ . 'rest cor/ffd~ibll).ilmo~g' thaf'. I. ~6uld"sl~end'.: ': the day in.a 15iiildiii~' ~a[;wa~"i§iif~.sedUr~'and . :Up to code;'..'"' "/, ?..:'.-..'.:'...' ' ...'--' ." ' ::::: '-?.i :'.:~.: -.. ?. :.-' '.':: -" ' In Dalia~';:""rfihLnY'p'iiB!ie.~chooi':biiii~li'fi~S:: -afc .old'?'"aiid 'itil~tisidafed;." Due: t'O...severe ;'.: -~ isyercro~ding, 'many'gmd~nts a~e f0iced to.'.'_. '. attend-.file.sees in,-'.'poftable: cl.ttssJrooms that ';' look mofe.like..tool-sheds thkn bull.dines .~uit; :- ' able for 8hil~eiS?O-.'...; -:-.; ::. %.." :'}i..:::: -.-' ,-':.',"i. ",. 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Care¢ about, the well,being of its ' residents.: . , . ;' :'Soon aft~'m~'~tm-n., i le~rned of'the state' ' 'of:Minnesota's looming' $4,2 .billion 'budget deficit, '. v .... ,: : ' "Three years a~0,'i Could.have been in-' .i, · "censed'by such'ii, ews.;, detemtine'to hold on to . everypenny at all costs.. ...... ' :-:[-:.: Today, I 'am more' than~.'~ng to'Pay .my .fair share of taxes to'.regide in what Money .magazine consistently'describes as one ef best. :':..' '.Pth6es tO live inAmerica~. ':- -... :.,.... ";. - . :... ..- ..It too.l< my leaVing the L(ind of..lO,000" .Lakes tO fully unde~gtand that:my Minuesota: . i tax dollars provided me with a-quality ef life tiiat, is .unparalleled;.anY~, here .else in. the": ', -'country: .... .. ...- ..... -;...:As lawmakers 'begin .to. t'acl'de the ~tate's:i: ' · enormous budget doric_it, I .e~lcourage every' .Minnesota taxpayer to begin thinking about . the-many services that they receive from the ' .'~tate before bombarding their legislator with ' Phone calls or e-mail demanding no new taxes. i.- It is my hope that my fellow Minnesotans Will not follow my lead and haY6 ii)'learn the.. hard way thai tiiey Cot What they.are ultima, tety · will.ingtopayfor... ...'-;:--.".. :-."."'. - '-,.. .' . -....., '. . ' -; -... ;-,'- ; ... .. . Writer, lives in 8t. £auL ...:... -..... . ;.,. - . ..';;.. . C mSEN 7700 lvlarket Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952,227.1100 Fax: 952,227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952,227.1400 · Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone; 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Bob Generous, Senior Planner Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director April 24, 2003 SUBJECT: Park and Trail Conditions of Approval for Subdivision Request:' Paws, Claws, and Hooves ... The subdivision proposal to divide one 13.16-acre lot~i!two lots at Paws, Claws, and Hooves results in the creation of one "m new lot is subject to par,k....:fee collection..In consultation with 7's office it was 0~:.the two lots charge. This method The current 125,521 application Block 1 is requirer c: Todd Kate Senior Center Phone: 952.227.11~5 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site vN,'w.ci.chanhassen.mn.us is The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, windiog iraiis, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play. Information on West Nile Virus Page 1 of 2 US Army Corps of EngineerS,, Regulatory Branch Information on West Nile Virus The Relationship Between Birds and InfeCted Mosquitoes~ The West Nile Virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. The_l: of West Nile Virus is the Northern House Mosquito (Cu/ex pipiens). Mosquitoes first become exposed to the virus when they feed on birds that are infected with WNV. Once the mosquito is infected, it may transmit the virus to people or other animals when it bites them. Many birds can be infected with WNV, but crows and blue jays are most likely to die from the infection. Horses, too, are prone to severe WNV infection. People cannot get WNV from another person or horse that has the disease. (Gu/ex pipiens) Should wetlands be drained to control mosquitoes? Because the Culex mosquito can breed in very small amounts of water, eliminating temporary standing water in plastic containers, discarded tires, or other water-holding containers around one's property can greatly reduce breeding areas. Any stagnant water in rain barrels, irrigation ditches, clogged gutters, backyard home septic systems, and road-side ditches can serve as breeding sites. The difference between these water-holding places and wetlands is the presence of mosquito-eating predators. Wetlands are home to a host of mosquito-eating beetles, backswimmers, water striders, dragonfly larvae, etc. making them significantly less ideal breeding sites for Culex mosquitoes, -- Culex mosquito laying eggs. Even after "draining," a wetland may hold water from flooding, rainfall, or snowmelt. These Iow spots may produce more mosquitoes than healthy wetlands. In addition, filling these wetlands may force water to flow elsewhere, creating flooding or additional wetlands. Of the forty species of mosquitoes that transmit the virus, three species have been implicated as the most common vectors 2 These mosquitoes are rarely found in healthy wetlands. In healthy wetlands water fluctuates regularly, which deters these three virus-carrying mosquitoes species. Research from Nodh Dakota found that there were many more mosquitoes in degraded wetlands than in higher quality wetlands 3 The authors conclude that maintaining the natural functions of http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/functions/cw/cecwo/reg/westnile.htm 5/7/2003 Information on West Nile Virus Page 2 of 2 Wetlands (i.e., minimize disturbance) would be a good start to potentially reducing mosquito habitat. The preservation of healthy wetlands, unpolluted by excessive urban storm water runoff and/or sedimentation should therefore be of vital concern to the public and to mosquito control agencies. 1 Wetlands and West Nile Virus - Ohio State University Fact Sheet West Nile Workgroup http://ohioline.osu.edu/wnv-fact/1008.html 2 What Hunters Need to Know about the West Nile Virus - Ducks Unlimited http://www.ducks.org/news/west nile virus september 2002.asp 3West Nile Virus Wetlands and Waterways - Oregon Division of State Lands http ://statel an d s. d si. state, or. u s/w nv. htm S. Chipps, D. Hubbard, K. Werlin, N. Haugerud, K. Powell. December 2002. Development and Application of Biomonitoring Indicators For Floodplain Wetlands of the Upper Missouri river Basin, North Dakota. South Dakota State University. Other West Nile Virus Links West Nile Virus Basics - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - USDA NPIC's West Nile Virus Resource Guide Il/ h ttn://www.us ace. armv.mil/inet/functi on s/cw/cecwo/re2/westnile.htm 5/7/2003 2002 , By-Laws of the Minnetonka Community Education and services AdviSory CoUncil Article I - Name The name of this organization shall be the "Mirmetonka community EdUcation and Services Advisory COuncil'' (MCES Advisory Council). This council shall be non-commercial, nOn-political and non'discriminatory. The name of this council or its officers, (in their official capacities), Shall not be used in connection with any commercial concerns,' partisan interests Or for any other pUrpoSe than the regular work of the council. ~ Article II-PUrp°Se ' '~: i_ The purpose of this council Shall be t° bring togethe~ rePresentatiVes of Minnetonka School District #276 to advise, promote and support MCES programs, services and budgets. These representatives include members from the community at-large, the cities within the district, the school board, and high~schOOI students. Mission Statement: Minnetonka Commtmity Education and Services is committed to serve the lifelong educational,.s°cial, and reCreational needs of the community, ArtiCle III: Membership Members shall be representative of the Mirmetonka Community atqarge; se~ice organizations; faith commtmities; public and nonpublic Schools; local government; public and private agencies;: and any other groupsParticipating in the COmmunity education program in the Minnetonka School District. Membership of the MCES Advisory Council shall be compOsed 'of a maximum of 27 members; the majority of members residing in District #276. The membership shah include the following: ten Community representatives (five appointed by the Minnetonka School Board and five that are elected at the MCES Annual Meeting); ten city representatives to be aPpointed'by each of the ten city councils within District #276; one Minnetonka School Board member; and up to six · student representatives. The application process is as follows: o Applicants for the cOmmunity representative' positions may apPly to-the MCES Director for the commtmity election, which iS-held yearly at ~the annual, meeting. Election shall be determined by majority vote of those present at the annual meeting. o Applicants for the city representative positions may apply by contacting their city councils or the MCES Director. The city councils shall appoint their representatives and inform the MCES Director. Conduct of Business: The proceedings of all meetings of the MCES Advisory Council shall be governed in accordance with "Roberts Rules of Order Revised". Article V - Executive Committee The officers of the executive committee shall be president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and immediate past president. These officers shall be recommended by the nominating committee and elected at the first scheduled meeting after the annual meeting. · The president shall, in coordination with the MCES Director and executive committee, set agenda and preside at all meetings of the council; shall be a member ex-officio of all committees; and shall perform all other duties pertaining to the office of president. · The vice president shall act as an aide to the president and shall perform the duties of the president in his/her absence. · The secretary shall review the advisory council minutes prior to the distribution to the council and shall retain the monthly minutes. The secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of the MCES Executive Committee, if needed. · The treasurer shall serve as chairperson of the finance committee. · In the event of a vacancy on the MCES Advisory Council Executive Committee, the nominating committee shall suggest candidates and a majority vote of the council shall elect a new member to complete the term of office. Article VI - Committees The MCES Executive Committee or the MCES Advisory Council shall decide which committees are appropriate for the year's business. In order to encourage active participation in the MCES mission and to enable the council to be more effective in an advisory role, each council member shall be encouraged to serve two continuous years on a committee. The MCES Executive Committee shall have authority to appoint members to the committees, designate the chairpersons, or delegate the chairperson selection to the committee itself. Committees may include the following and any other committees that are deemed necessary: · Executive Committee: (prepare agenda for board meetings and act on items that require immediate action between board meetings). · Program Committees: ECFE; Family Education; Youth; Adult Education and Community Involvement. (Provide program information updates). · Finance Committee: (chaired'by the treasurer; review and present budget information). · Nominating Committee: (recruit advisory council members for open positions and present their names to the executive committee). · Public Relations/Legislative Committee: (promote community education; and provide legislative updates). -page2 Auxiliary Committees: Finance Committee Martha Anderson Kevin Klein Larry Parkhurst *Student Rep. The following committees meet as needed: Public Relations/Legislative Committee' Pat Slator Michelle Alexander Ryan Yearous New Programs Committee: Tad Shaw Ryan Yearous Personnel Committee: Colleen Faber Nominating Committee: Dale Rusch Tad Shaw Ad Hoc Committee: DARD OF EDUCATION Peggy Stefan, Chairperson Bob Quam, Vice-chair Erin Adams, Clerk William Wenmark, Treasurer MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2002 Updated 7-1-02 401-5097 #3 Dave Eaton 401-5097 #6 401-5097 #5 Carole Eastlund 401-5097 #9 401-5097 #4 Judy Erdahl 401-5097 #8 401-5097 #7 DARD MEETINGS: Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and Board Study Sessions at 5:00 p.m. e third Thursday of each month. All meetings are held in the Community Room at the District Service Center and are open to the ~blic. Community Comments, the opportunity for citizens to address the board on agenda topics, is scheduled at the beginning of .ch Board meeting. This opportunity is also available at the beginning of each study session when citizens are able to address the ~ard on any subject. ISTRICT SERVICE CENTER ................ 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Tel: 401-5000 fax: 401-5083 istrict Web Site... ' www.minnetonka.kl2.mn.us ennis Peterson .............................................. Superintendent of Schools iichael Lovett ............................................... Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources lark Wolak ........................................... Asst. Superintendent for Administration & Accountability ~omas Berge ................................................ Executive Director of Finance & Operations uane Udstuen ............................................. Executive Director of Teaching & Learning n Bootsma .................................................... Director of Student Support Services an Kuzlik ..................................................... Executive Director of Minnetonka Comm. Ed. & Services ttricia Rezabek ............................................ Coordinator of Student Health Services athy Jorgenson ......... , ................................... Supervisor of Food & Nutrition ike Turrito .................................................... Supervisor of Pupil Transportation my Parnell ...................................... Executive Director of Communications net Swiecichowski ............................. Director of Communications annie Straus ................................................. Coordinator of Community Involvement Dm Isaacson .................................................. Coordinator, Early Childhood/Family Education nda Crisman ....................................... Teaching & Learning Specialist 401-5004 .. 401-5015 401-5089 401-5024 401-5010 401-5017 401-5043 401-5040 401-5033 401-5019 401-5006 401-5095 401-5055 401-6800 401-5087 CLEAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY K-5 5701 Highway 101 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 DEEPHAVEN ELEMENTARY K-5 · 4452 Vine Hill Road Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 EXCELSIOR ELEMENTARY K-5 441 Oak Street Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 GROVELAND ELEMENTARY 'K-5 3325 Groveland School Road Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 MINNEWASHTA ELEMENTARY K-5 26350 Smithtown Road Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 SCENIC HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY K-5 5650 Scenic Heights Drive Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 .: 'MTKA MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST 6-8 6421 Hazeltine Blvd. : ;- Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 MTKA MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST 6-8 17000 Lake Street Extension Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 MINNETONKA SENIOR HIGH 9-12 18301 Highway 7 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 Dr. Sue Ann Gruver Mr. Bryan McGinley Ms. Lee Drolet Cook Mr. Lloyd Law Mr. Brad Board Mrs. Judy Betty Mr. Wayne Parks Dr. Mark Larson Mr. 'Todd McCormick 401-6950 fax:401-6955 401-6900 fax: 401-6906 401-5650 fax: 401-5657 401-5600 fax: 401-5606 401-5500 fax: 401-5506 401-5400 fax: 401-5412 401-5300 fax: 401-5350 401-5200 fax: 401-5268 401-5700 fax: 401-5709