1992 10 27 Agenda
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AGENDA
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1992, 7:30 P.M.
CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
1. Approval of September 22,1992, Joint City Council and Park and Recreation Commission
Meeting Minutes.
2. Land Development Proposal, Site Plan Review:
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Good Year and ABRA
Auto Service Center
Beisner, Ltd.
6100 Summit Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Third Quarter Park and Trail Fee Revenue Report, Ending September 30, 1992.
Status Report, Lake Ann Park PicniclRecreation Shelter.
Oktoberfest 1992.
1992 Summer Softball Program Evaluation.
Commission Member Presentations.
Administrative Presentations.
Administrative Section.
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STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL:
Subdivision Replat of Lot 2, Block 1, Chan Haven Plaza Third Addition into 3
lots. Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Service Center Located in the BH,
Highway Business District, and Site Plan Review for a Goodyear and Abra Auto
Service Center.
LOCATION:
See vicinity map.
APPLICANT:
Beisner, Ltd.
6100 Summit Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
PRESENT ZONING:
BH, Highway Business District
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N . BH, Highway Business District
S - BH, Highway Business District (RSF, Single Family Residential South
of Lake Drive East)
E - lOP, Industrial Office Park
W - BH, Highway Business District
RECOMMENDATION:
See attached related report.
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AUTO SERVICE CENTER
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CHAN HAVEN PLAZA 4TH ADDITION
CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CHANHASSEN HOLDING COMPANY
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sharmin AI-Jaff, Planner One
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Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE:
October 12, 1992
SUBJ:
Goodyear and Abra Service Center
The above mentioned site plan review will be formally addressed by the Park and Recreation
Commission on October 27, 1992. To meet the plan review schedule of October 12, I am
forwarding this preliminary report.
Situated in the Highway and Business Service District of the city, this development is subject to
commercial/industrial park and trail fees. These fees are currently assessed at a rate of $2,500
per acre and $833 per acre for park and trail fees, respectively. As such, the Goodyear site will
be charged $3,245 in park and trail fees, and the Abra site will be charged $2,614.
If you have questions in this regard, please see me.
pc: Park and Recreation Commission, October 27. 1992. Packet
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
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October 22, 1992
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Third Quarter Park and Trail Fee Revenue Report, Ending September 30, 1992
The third quarter of the year (July, August, September) has passed, leaving the city with
$133,974.99 in park and trail fee revenues. This figure represents 90.12% of the $145,000.00
budgeted for park and trail development in 1992. This puts the 410 Park Acquisition and
Development Fund 15.12% ahead with 75% of the year expired. Last year at this time, the fund
was behind by 13.52%. At the end of last quarter, Fund 410 revenues totalled $95,644.94. The
rate of growth in the fund for the third quarter is consistent with forecasted revenues for the year.
In regard to expenditures, the department continues to be conservative with $14,366.43 being
expended to date. This total will increase significantly, moving towards the $50,000 to $60,000
dollar mark, as invoices from the last half. of the summer are paid. The contract and related
expenditures for the installation of irrigation at Lake Ann Park present an additional $50,000+
of encumbrances against Fund 410.
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10-20-1992 02:23PM FROM VRNDOREN HRZRRD STRLLINGS
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October 20, 1992
STATUS REPORT
Lake Ann Park Shelter Building
The following is a brief summary of the current status of the Lake
Ann Park Shelter Building construction. The status as of this date
is approximately 80% complete.
Current work activities of the Contractor include:
. Stonework is currently nearing completion.
. Primary work activities include completion of interior
finishes, installation of plumbing fixtures and installation
of light fixtures.
. Contractor is currently focusing on completion of all exterior
construction including concrete stairs, slab-on-qrade and
precast retaining walls. Completion of sitework is sensitive
at the present time due to projected weather.
The Contract.or, A.L.M. Builders, is currently projecting
substantial completion of the project in approximately a 2 to 3
week timeframe. At that time.punchlisting of the project will be
done.
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CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman
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Dawn Lemme
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October 13, 1992
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Oktoberfest 1992
This years Oktoberfest celebration was a success with approximately 2,500 people attending. The
weather was almost ideal (except that it was too windy for the hot air balloon rides), and people
seemed to be happy about it. One major change for next year is the re-naming of this event to
Septemberfest. Next years event, 1993, will take place on Saturday, September 25. Due to the
addition of several new events and activities, it was felt that a whole day would be needed for
. Septemberfest.
Petting Zoo- Pony Rides
This was a new attraction, and a very well received one for parents and their children. For next
year, some suggestions are to obtain a sponsor, or to fmd local farmers to bring in their animals.
This years event was self-contained, and was crowded and busy for 5~ out of the 6 hours it ran,
however, it is impossible to have it pay for itself, due to the limited number of hours allowed for
the ponies to give rides. Fee this year was $2.00/pony ride, and the petting zoo was free.
Snowmobile Club
This years snowmobile club ran the kids games again. The games were fairly crowded, however,
most of the equipment and setup was left to the park and recreation department. It was suggested
that next year they create some new carnival games, and also be responsible for getting their own
materials for those games. Ideas suggested were basketball toss, and maybe something as big
as a moonwalk.
Rotarv Bingo
Bingo had a consistent steady crowd for most of the time it was open, but more tables and
seating would be helpful next year. The event is enjoyed by all, and this year they used a battery
. operated system, which helped with our electrical power situation.
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Lions Club Food and Beer Concessions
Food was very good, but the lines were long, and they ran out of almost everything towards the
end of the evening. It didn't seem to be very organized, which shows a need for better pre-event
planning with the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department. Maybe next year the Lions
could sell food all day, but in the evening it would be fun to have a "Taste of Chanhassen" so
people would have a variety of food from which to choose.
Street Dance
The Jolly Ramblers band was okay, and reasonably priced, but does not seem to be a big
attraction or draw. Prior to hiring them back next year, consideration should be given as to
whether or not they should be the evening entertainment. Possibly hire them for daytime, and
get a bigger name for night.
Hot Air Balloon
The contract was again with Adventure Balloons. People were looking forward to this, but
unfortunately it was too windy.
Mini-Farmers Market
Another great new addition to Oktoberfest. This not only went perfect with the theme of the
harvest, but people really did buy things. For sale was squash, potatoes, indian com, white
pumpkins, and gourds. Next year definitely do this again, have twice as much indian com (big
seller), and if the weather is nice, again display some of the senior citizens crafts. One other nice
thing about this was that several of the seniors helped as volunteers to run the market, and also
to blow up the free Chanhassen Park and Recreation balloons for the kids (another nice addition
to the fest).
Overview
Oktoberfest 1992 was well attended and seemed to be enjoyed by all. It is defmitely felt that
more advertising should be done, and that it should be started at least 2-3 weeks earlier to
maximize the possibilities of attendance.
Also, to be looked at in regard to this event, and to the Fourth of July event, is a contract or
some type of agreement to recoup costs from each organization. There would need to be a scale
according to the type of activity they are doing, (food sales, bingo, etc.), or the amount of money
they will be making.
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Ideas For Next Year
City-wide Flea Market/Garage sale
Antiques and Craft Fair
Mini Midway with Rides
Farmers Market
Helicopter Rides
Another Band
Jacobs Ladder
Fun Run or Walk/Kids Walk
Bake Sale
Apple Sale and Demos (U of M Horticulture)
Get Sponsors for Petting Zoo/Pony Rides
Get all Community groups involved:
Churches, Businesses, Jaycees, Lions, Rotary, 4-H, Scouts, Seniors, Carver County
Historical Society, and Knights of Columbus.
Donuts - Homemade by group
Chain saw Sculpture Demonstration
Canine Unit Demonstration
· A meeting with City Hall employees for brainstorming should be held sometime in winter.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Coordinator
Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation supervisorBt'2 J):--
October 22, 1992
FROM:
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1992 Summer Softball Evaluation
Overall, the 1992 summer softball season operated very well, with most of the leagues
experiencing growth to some degree. Reviewing the 1992 softball evaluations, the main
concern was with the conditions of Fields 4, 5 and 6. Practically every survey returned
mentioned the poor conditions of the fields and how dangerous they are. This particular
problem will be corrected over time after the irrigation system is installed. Other comments
from the survey will be looked at later in this report I will review each league separately
and then finish with general comments and recommendations.
Industrial League
The Industrial League played the summer with 16 teams, 4 less than the previous year. It
appears that with the way the economy is today, companies were cutting back on expenses
and the softball teams were effected. I am confident that 1993 will see an increase of teams
in the league. Out of the 16 teams, two 8 team divisions were formed with the industrial
league, having three weeks between their last scheduled regular season game and the start of
the in-house tournament The playoffs started early this year. The teams appeared to enjoy
playing the playoff games on their regular season playing night and then concluding the
remaining games on their scheduled in-house tournament weekend. Since implementing the
mandatory $100 eligibility/conduct fee, we have not experienced any problems. All teams are
aware that any violations will jeopardize that $100.00 fee. I am very happy with this current
system and will continue this next year. Industrial leagues will continue to play on Monday
nights, sharing Field 1 with baseball.
Women's League
The Women's League increased by 3 teams from last year. The increase was a welcome
sight for this league as there had been trouble in the past formulating teams. The nine teams
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played on Tuesday nights and w'ill continue the same night next year. This league had a lot
parity this year which made all the games exciting to watch.
35 and Over
The Over 35 League stayed the same with 14 teams this year. We have discussed the
establishment of 2 divisins for the 1993 season. I feel this would be a benefit and would
balance the league. It isn't fun for the bottom teams to get clobbered every week or visa
versa. The league asked me to investigate possible sanctioning in an over 40 league. The
vast majority of the teams would qualify for the over 40 league right now. Information will
be gathered and decided upon this winter. All in all, this league ran smooth and the league
will continue to play on Wednesdays.
Men's Ooen
This league experienced growth and will continue to grow every year. The interest in playing
in this league was overwhelming. The league settled with 20 teams which was split into two
divisions. The Men's Open League played all games on Thursday nights and did not have
any major problems. All teams appeared to be happy with the league format.
Co-Rec
The Co-rec League increased by five teams compared to last year. The 14 teams play in one
division on Friday nights. Looking ahead to 1993, the Co-Rec league will be better off to
split into two divisions. Many games had lopsided scores and it would be in the best interest
of the league to split. One problem in the playoffs was allowing a Class A team to play in
the Class B in-house playoffs. The playoff structure was discussed at the league meetings but
certain teams had a problem with it during the actual tournament. A policy will be made for
the type of problem for next year. It will depend on if we have different classes within the
same league. The league will play on Friday nights again next year.
General Comments
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Some of the leagues had some very high scoring games. Next year a new run rule
will be implemented - 15 runs by the 5th inning versus 10 runs by the 6th inning this
year.
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There was confusion this year that teams could play with eight players. Communities
like Eden Prairie, Hopkins and Minnetonka allow a game to start with eight players.
Many players play in these leagues as well as Chanhassen and were a bit confused.
We will always have the rule of 9 players to start a game.
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. As our leagues become full with teams, it might be time to look at eliminating the 4
outside players and just stick with the players who live or work in Chanhassen.
Next year, play all Class "D" teams on Field #3.
Make all teams have a brand new ball every game.
Watch for bat throwing in all leagues.
Look to eliminate grace time for second game.
List rain out phone number on schedules.
Put all playoff dates on schedules.
Leisure line was used extensively and will continue.
Look at why umpires didn't show up at times.
Some teams expressed interest in switching in-house tournaments to week nights
versus the traditional weekend.
Revenue
73 teams at $365 entry fee =
$26,645.00
Expenditures
Umpires
Softballs
State Berths
Sanction Fees
Umpire Coordinator
A wards
Field Supplies
Athletic Technologies
(computer software)
Scorecards
Leisure Line (softball)
$ 9,176.00
$ 5,600.16
$ 1,732.00
$ 1,168.00
$ 927.00
$ 740.00
$ 486.00
Total
$ 158.00
$ 66.88
$ 41.14
$20,095.18
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Revenue
Expenditures
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$20,095.18
$ 6,549.82
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CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
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Park and Recreation Commission
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Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE:
October 21, 1992
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Bikeway/Walkway Grant Application
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The first allocation of federal dollars for funding bikeway and walkway projects under the
Surface Transportation Program (STP) has been made available in the State of Minnesota. The
Twin Cities region has been allocated STP funds by the Federal Intermodal Transportation
Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). A total of $1.5 million is currently available. This first
application process is on an interim basis with plans for a permanent process for allocating STP
funds being developed later this year.
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I was first introduced to the IS TEA program this past spring at the State Bicycle Conference in
St. Paul. The bicycling community is obviously very excited about this program and focused
their entire conference on it. Essentially, what IS TEA does is set aside a portion of federal
highway funding money for the sole purpose of expanding alternate forms of transportation, i.e.
bikeways/walkway trails. The city has retained Hoisington-Koegler Group, Inc., to work with
the department in formulating an application for this interim process. In an initial meeting, trail
segments along Highway 10 1 north, Powers Boulevard/County Road 17 south, and Powers
Boulevard/County Road 17 north were identifIed as being likely candidates for an application.
The Highway 101 north and Powers Boulevard/County Road 17 south segments were eliminated
from consideration upon holding phone conversations with Bob Lambert, Director of Eden Prairie
Park and Recreation and Roger Gustafson, Carver County Engineer. To accomplish the Highway
10 1 segment, the cooperation and involvement of the City of Eden Prairie will be required.
Currently, however, Eden Prairie is not interested in a joint application for the Highway 101
segment. The reason being that the city had higher priority projects in more central areas of the
city. Upon talking with Mr. Gustafson, it wasconfmned that extensive road improvements will
be performed on Powers Boulevard/County Road 17 south within the next five years. Launching
a trail construction effort along this road separate from and prior to these improvements would
be foolish. These findings centered our attention on Powers Boulevard/County Road 17 north
between Highway 5 and the Shorewood city border. This trail represents a "spine" which
connects numerous existing bikeway/walkway routes funneling their users to the downtown area
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and the new trail along Highway 5. Unless an application for grant assistance for this segment
does not have the full support of the commission, staff will continue to work with Mr. Koegler
and his associates on this application. Realities to bear in mind while we enter into this process
are:
1. Only $1.5 million is currently available;
2. Anyone application can be in an amount to $500,000 (one-third of the total dollars
available to the entire metro area).
3. Every city and county which I have asked to date is preparing an application.
The good news is that this is just the first allocation and approximately $7 million more dollars
are currently scheduled to follow.
Attachments
1. Letter from Sally Evert, Chair, Transportation Advisory Board, Metropolitan Council and
Associated Grant Application Forms.
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St, Paul, MN 55101-1634
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FAX 612 291-6550
7TY 612 291-0904
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
September 10, 1992. " - ,
Commissioner, Department of Transportation
Chair, Regional Transit Board
Chair, Metropolitan Transit Commission
County Board Chairs
County/City Park Commission Chairs
Mayors and Town Board Chairs
Re: Interim Solicitation Process for Federal Surface Transportation Program Funding of Bikeway
and Walkway Projects 1992
Dear Public Official:
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The purpose of this letter is to request the submittal of bikeway and walkway projects to be funded by the
Surface Transportation Program (STP). The deadline for submittals is November 2, 1992. The Twin Cities
region has been allocated STP funds by the Federal Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991
(ISTEA). To date, some of these funds have been allocated to highway and transit projects by the region.
An interim process is being put in place at this time to solicit bikeway and walkway projects. A total of
$1,500,000 is available. A permanent process for allocation of STP and other federal funds will be developed
later this year.
As you may know, -Enhancements- is another category of federal funding that can be used for bikeways and
walkways. Those funds are !!Q! included in this process. If the Metropolitan Counci1!fAB is assigned
responsibility to allocate those funds, a process will be dev.eloped later in the year.
While the interim procedures described in the attachment seem applicable for bicycle and walking facilities,
they may need to be adjusted to better serve the region in the future. The TAClfAB will utilize the
applications submitted as input for the development of the permanent process for allocating federal funds.
The accompanying material describes two categories of projects -- traditional and innovative. There are
separate criteria for each category.
All submittals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, 1992 to be considered. Final
approval of selected projects is anticipated in December.
Please address your submittals to Mr. Emil Brandt, Transportation Coordinator, Transportation Advisory
Board, Mears Park Centre, 230 E. Fifth Street, S1. Paul, Minnesota 55101.
Sincerely,
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City Engineers
County Engineers
Enclosure
INTERIM STP PROJECf CRITERIA
Bikeway-Walkway Proiects - 1992
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DEFINITION - Bikeway-Walkway projects must meet the following definition to qualify for further
evaluation:
A CONTINUOUS FAClllTY DESIGNED PURSUANT TO AN OVERALL PLAN AND
DESIGNATED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION USE OF BICYCLES, OTHER VEHICLES
PROPELLED BY HUMAN POWER, OR PEDESTRIANS. Specifically, a "bicycle transportation
facility" means new or improved lanes, paths or shoulders for use by bicyclists, traffic control devices,
shelters, and parking facilities for bicycles.
The project must be a permanent improvement. Temporary construction is defined as work which
must be essentially replaced in the immediate future. Staged construction is considered permanent
rather than temporary so long as future stages build on rather than replace previous work.
The right-of-way acquisition costs, costs required to complete studies, engineering, design, etc., will
not be eligible. Noise barriers, drainage projects, fences, landscaping, etc., are ineligible for funding
unless included as part of a larger project which is otherwise eligible.
Designs for bikeways must be in accordance with AASHTO standards to the extent possible.
A total of $1,500,000 federal STP funds will be allocated in this interim process. The total estimated .
cost of a project must exceed $25,000. One unit of government such as a county, could "package"
more than one small project to meet the minimum level. This may be especially applicable to
innovative projects. The minimum local match must equal 20% of eligible project costs. It may
include separate but related elements and support facilities which are not at the same location. The
maximum federal funding for anyone project will be $500,000. This may be over-matched up to 50%
of total cost resulting in a $1,000,000 project.
A contract must be let prior to December 31, 1993.
Eligible project sponsors include state and regional agencies, city and county government units. The
project submitter is responsible for the local share of project cost. The project submitter is also
responsible for any liability associated with the project and ongoing maintenance.
The TAB reserves the right to subdivide projects to allow or encourage more projects to be funded.
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facilities, will receive higher priority.
4. ThOS6. facilities which remove or eliminate a natural or man-made barrier to
biking or walking.
5. Those facilities that provide a travel alternative on or parallel to congested
roads or highways.
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1992 FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION (STP) PROJECf
SUBMITTAL FORM FOR BIKEWAY/WALKWAY PROJECfS
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PROJECf . BIKEWAY
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Project Length
Termini or Intersection
County Municipality
Project
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design
requirements .
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Share LETTING DATE
COST
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Respond directly to C)ualifvin~ and priority criteria in the enclosure for the type of project
(standard or innovative). Provide concise and specific answers to the project description and
each criterion listed. Identify answer by number and letter of criterion. Do not skip any
items. Failure to properly address each item may result in disqualification for consideration.
Use additional plain, 8-1/2 x 11 sheet for response on criteria and any additional comments,
type single space. Attach 8-1/2 x 11 black and white reproducible map showing general
project location. Application including attachments must be limited to four additional sheets,
one or two sides, with non-reduced type.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
FROM:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE:
October 20, 1992
SUBJ:
A ward of Bids, Lake Ann Park Irrigation System
As can be discerned from the attached information, the city received favorable bids for the Lake
Ann Park irrigation project The City Council awarded this contract to Innovative Irrigation of
Coon Rapids on October 12, 1992. The only comment received from the Council that evening
was that the $10,000 in savings was not to go into my savings account. A pre-construction
meeting was held with the contractor and Engelhardt and Associates, the consulting engineer for
the project, this morning. The contractor plans to begin work on Thursday, October 22. The
timing of this project will necessitate the finishing of work in the spring of 1993; most likely
some time during the month of May. The schedules for summer softball leagues will not be
affected, however, as any work by the contractor on a field needed for play that same evening
will be restored at the conclusion of each day's work.
A IT ACHMENTS
1. Memo to Don Ashworth dated October 8, 1992
2. Letter from William R. Engelhardt and Associates, Inc., dated October 8, 1992
3. Tabulation of Bids, Lake Ann Park Irrigati,pn System
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TO:
Don Ashworth, City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE:
October 8, 1992
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SUBJ:
Lake Ann Park Irrigation System, City Project RA-350
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As you are aware, sealed bids for the abovementioned project were opened this morning,
October 8, 1992, in the City Council Chambers. Seven bids were received, as summarized in
the attached tabulation of bids prepared by Mr. Mark Koegler of Hoisington-Koegler Group, a
consulting fIrm employed for this project.
The targeted budget for this project was $60,000 with a cap of $65,000. The plans and
specifications were prepared to include .a base bid and two alternates. Alternate A was the
inclusion of irrigation for the shelter and spectator seating areas. Alternate B was the inclusion
of irrigation for the ballfIeld infield areas. The low bid, including both alternates, was $45,497
from Innovative Irrigation from Coon Rapids. In reviewing the bid tabulation, it can be seen that
this bid is a competitive and favorable one for the city. Preliminary reference inquiries of
Innovative Irrigation indicate that they are a reputable company. They are currently under
contact with the City of Waconia.
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the Lake Ann Park Irrigation Project, . including the base bid and both
Alternates A and B, be aWarded to Innovative Irrigation of Coon Rapids, Minnesota in the
amount of $45,597.
Attachments
1.
2.
Letter from Bill Engelhardt dated
Bid Tabulation
8, 1992
pc:
Dale Gregory, Park Foreman
Charles Folch, City Engineer
Mark Koegler, Hoisington-Koegler Group
Bill Engelhardt, Engelhardt and Associates
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WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT ASSOCIATES, INC.
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CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318
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October 8, 1992
City of Chanhassen
c/o Todd Hoftman
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
RE: Lake Ann Park - Irrigation System
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members:
Enclosed is a tabulation of bids received October 8, 1992 for the
above project. Seven (7) bids were received ranging from a high
bid of $84,587.00 to a low bid of $45,497.00, including all
alternates. The low bid was submitted by Innovative Irrigation
of Coon RapidS. This contractor was the low bidder on a similar
project of ours for eight ballfields and was thoroughly checked
out. We found this contractor's work to be of a very high
standard. Although he is a small company, he has performed very
we 11 .
The bid had a base bid and two alternates for additional work, if
the budget allowed. Based on the total bid, we recommend award
of the Base Bid and both Alternates A and B for a total contract
award of $45,497.00.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM R. ENGELHARDT ASSOCIATES, INC.
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LAKE ANN PARK - IRRIGATION SYSTEM
CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
C.P. NO. R.A. 350
OC1UBER 8, 1992 - 11:30 A.M.
CONTRACTOlt
BID
BOND
BASE HID &:
ALT. BID A
TOTAL ESTIMATED BIO
BASE BIL) &:
AIJT. BID B
BASE-BID
ALT. BID A &: B
Innovative Irrigation 5% $41,342.00
Albrecht Company Check $50,197.00
Aqua Engineering Check $53,735.00
Green Acres Sprinkler Check $54,686.00
Mickman Brother's 5% $57,475.00
Arteka Natural Green
5%
$64,095.00
Irrigation Engineering 5%
$76,460.00
Number of Bidders - 7
$41,503.00
$50,022.00
$54,412.00
$54,452.00
$57,832.00
$64,775.00
$77,636.00
$45,497.00
$54,140.00
$59,176.00
$59,527.00
$62,932.00
$70.495.00
$84.587.00
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
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FROM:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE:
October 20, 1992
SUBJ:
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association 55th Annual Conference
The 1992 MRPA annual conference will be held November 18-21 in Rochester at the Mayo Civic
Center and the Radisson Hotel CenterPlace.I am presuming that all board members have
received the conference brochure which was distributed over the past two weeks. If you did not
receive this, a copy of the page of the brochure describing the portion of the conference
. specifically for commissioners is attached for your information.
The 1992 conference committee has made a special effort to entice board and commission
members to join in this year's conference. For starters, any board or commission member that
attends part or all of the conference receives complimentary registration. Admission to all
education sessions, exhibits, meals, coffee breaks, social hours, and entertainment is free. The
committee is also offering a one day workshop for park and recreation board and commission
members on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. As the staff representative to
the commission, I have registered for this fourth day of the conference. I am encouraging all
board members to join me for this day of education and inspiration. The commission's budget
can certainly cover the registration fee, and for Jhose choosing to arrive Friday evening, room
accommodations at the Radissonwill be made.
Please consider joining me, and other board and commission members from across the state, for
the entire conference or just the one day workshop.
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2K and 5K Walk or Run
See Conference Registration Packet
8:00 - 12:00
_ Registration and Information
Center Open
Atrium
8:00 - 9:00
Coffee and Juices
Atrium
&30 -10:20
Park Tour
.Viewa $120 million flood control project
that incorporated an I 8 mile linear park
~ into the design. The trail includes
shelters, river access points, canoe
launches, landscape features, scenic
- overlooks, and several expansive
pedestrian' bridges that afford the trail
user the experience of crossing a 200 foot
river channel. (Meet at 1st Floor Lobby,
Radisson Centerplace)
9:00 - 10:00
F I Session
"Subtleties and Sensuality:
Boundary Issues in TR"
Centerplace Room
Presenter:
Caroline R. Weiss,
Ed. D, Associate Professor,
University of Minnesota;
Bobbe Veech,
C.T.R.S., Program Coordinator,
Washington County Mental Health
Services, Montpelier, Vennont
Presider:
Jim Spangler,
CTRS, CLP, Hennepin County
Medical Center
Boundary issues are ethical dilemmas _
that arise in relation to clients, other staff,
and families. This session will review
findings of a study ofTRS' working in a
variety of settings and their responses to a
series of vignettes depicting challenging
encounters with others. Approaches to
problem solving will be offered.
9:00 - 10:00
F2 Session
"Landfill Abatement: Parks and
Recreation Role"
Galleria IV
Presenters:
- Gene Mossing, Director, Olmsted
County Solid Waste; Kevin Dixon,
Director, Winona County Solid Waste;
Gayle Prest, Director, Dakota
County Solid Waste
... Presider: _
- Marty McNamera,Director of Parks
an,d Recreation, City o(Hastings.
Parks and Recreation personnel have a
- responsibility to be involved !n
environmentally sound practices. This
session discusses incineration, recycling,
volume based garbage rates, reduction,
and purchasing of recycled pradu-cts, and
how they relate to us.
(For CEU credit, must have attended
- sessions T8 and Tl I)
9:00 - 10:00 -
F3 Session
"NY.sCA Update"-
Boardroom
MRP A staff will provide an' update
on the National Youth Sports
Coaching Association. .-
Iff30-1J:15 -
_ Buffet -
Galleria
10:30 - 12:00
MRPA Annual Meeting
- Galleria
Presiding:
Steve Michaud, President, Minnesota
Recreation & Park Association
MRPA Annual Meeting
Galleria
Presiding:
_ Mary Bisek, President, Minnesota
Recreation & Park Foundation
- 12:10 -1:10
Keynote Session Four
"So Now What"
- Galleria
Presenter: _
- Charlie Hernnann, Retired Vice
President of Corporate Sales
Development for Jostens
Presider:
Steve Michaud, Director of Parks and -
Recreation for the City of LakeviUe,
and MRP A President
Whatever you do, d~n't leave the
conference early because you'll kick
yourself for missing Charlie-Hernnann's
presentation. Charlie will relate his
business life in sales to the role of leisure
.. service advocates and professionals, and
will do so in a manner that both humors
and motivates you. _
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9:00-3:0a
Park and Recreation Board an.d..
. Commissioner Workshop. _.
Who should Attend _
This is a work shop designed for park and
recreation board members and their agency
directors. An outstanding faculty, as a team,
will make cogent presentations on a variety
_ of topics, current problems, and long term
concerns confronting park and recreation
boards and their communities. There will be
ample opportunity for questions and for
networking between commissioners.
There is no registration fee for this
workshop. But there is a $10 per person
lunch fee. A sepai'ate registration flyer will -
be mailed to board members and department
.. directors in September. .
Workshop Faculty
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Dr. John-SChultz, Associate Professor
Professor at he University of Minnesota in
the Division of Recreation Parks and Leisure
Studies, is widely recOgnized as an authority
in the administration as a governmental
function. One area of his special expertise is
in legal issues including risk management.
He served for several years on the Long
Lake Regional Park Advisory Board as well
as on a variety of other public service .
commities studying a variety of
community problems. ~
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Mrs. Judith Anderson is the chairperson of
the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park
- District"Board._Atthe end of 1992, she will
have completed sixteen years of outstanding
service as a commissioner of Hennepin
. Parks. Mrs. Anderson is an effective
.Jidvocate of and member to both legal and
advisory park and recreatiODaI boards. She is
an active member of the commissioner/
Board Member Branch of the National
Recreation and Park Association and Park
.Association and currently serves on the
NRPA Board of Trustees. -
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Donald G. Brauer, a civil engineer, public
administrator, and planner has over 35 years
experience as a consultant in park and
- recreation system planning project ..
development and {:onstruction in both the
public and private sectors. As a consultant,
he has earned a solid reputation as a
"problem Solver" an "Futurist". He is
widely sought as a speaker because he
"tells it like it is",
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
October 13, 1992
Mr. Patrick Conlin
901 Saddlebrook Pass
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Conlin:
Thank you for your letter of August 21, 1992, in regard to the swings at the Chanhassen
Elementary SchooVCity Center Park site. At the time these two "exerglide" swings were
installed, the safety concerns raised in your letter were addressed. At that time it was
determined that rather than shortening the handbars by cutting and rewelding them, it would
be better to install them in their current configuration. Since that time, new playground
equipment safety guidelines have been published by the Consumer Products Safety .
Commission (CPSC) which frown upon swings such as the exerglide due to their double .
occupancy ability and mass. Combining these new guidelines, with a less than ideal existing
situation, I have decided to remove the two exerglide swings replacing them with either belt
or tot swing seats.
Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention. I commend you for taking the time to
document your concerns.
Sincerely,
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Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Coordinator
pc: Park and Recreation Commission, AcImiIL Packet lOn.7192
Dale Gregory, Park Foreman
Carl Mattson, Chanhassen Elementary School
P. S. I have scheduled a meeting with Mr. Carl Mattson, Head Custodian at the school, and
Mr. Dale Gregory, Park Maintenance Foreman, for this morning to coordinate this
work.
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DNR INFORMATION
(612) 296-6157
October 2, 1992
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City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive, Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
RECEIVED
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Dear Mr. Krauss:
Thank you for your help in identifying public shore fishing sites
within your community. We are pleased to have identified over
180 sites throughout the metropolitan area where people can fish
from shore. Enclosed is a copy of the Metro Shore Fishing map .
which shows the shore fishing sites. For additional copies, .
please contact the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Information Center, 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota
55155-4040; (612) 296-6157
The Minnesota Legislature, as recommended by LCMR (the
Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources), provided the
funding for the shore fishing project including a pilot program
for the enhancement of shore fishing sites in the metro area.
Two sites within your community have been selected as a high
priorities for shore fishing enhancement. A site in Lake Ann Park
and a site in Lake Susan Park. The DNR has identified these
sites, along with a limited number of other sites for which we
are interested in receiving proposals for the pilot program. In
your case where two sites have been identified we would like you
to select one of them and then we will work with you to develop a
proposal. We will make our decisions on funding proposals based
on the number and the type of proposals received.
If your community is selected we can develop a cooperative
agreement to define each party's contribution toward the
enhancement of this shore fishing site. Development can include
improving the shore site, providing a connection to the shore
site, improving the arrival area, and adding some amenities. We
envision the actual design and construction to be done by your ~
community's engineering/public works department in consultation
with the DNR. Then the DNR, through the LCMR funding, would
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reimburse your community for agreed upon costs such as the cost
of materials or the DNR would fund a portion of the overall costs
of the project. We anticipate the DNR's financial contribution
to each project will range up to $10,000.
The goal of this project is to improve shore fishing
opportunities in the metro area with particular attention being
focused on serving the needs of people with disabilities,
elderly, and children.
Please contact me if you are interested in developing a proposal
for this site for the pilot shore fishing program. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Michael c. MCD~
Water Recreation Specialist
Trails and Waterways Unit
DNR Building - 500 Lafayette Road
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155-4052
(612) 297-2798
Enclosure
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Shore Fishing Program
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) works to
improve and expand opportunities to fish from shore.
1. Pishinq Piers
2. Pishinq Platforms
3. Shoreline "Plat spot" Manaqement
4. Pishinq Resource Improvement
Fishing Piers and Platform
The Trails and Waterways Unit has been developing fishing' piers
and fishing platforms throughout Minnesota since 1984. By the
end of 1992 there will be 127 piers statewide and 5 fishing
platforms. This includes 39 piers in the metro area.
Shoreline -Flat Spot" Management
In 1992-1993, a metro-pilot program is being established to
assist local units of government to improve fishing sites on
their public shorelands. This will include improving sites
identified in the shore fishing survey by improving access to the
sites and by providing "flat spot" areas on the shore for
improved fishing opportunities. This program will focus on
meeting the needs of people with disabilities, elderly, and
children.
Fishing Resource Improvement .tIt
The DNR's Section of Fisheries develops lake management plans for
individual lakes to improve fishing habitats and angler
opportunities. Improvement plans include addressing watershed
management, stocking, aeration, control of exotic species, and
other water management methods.
The funding for these programs comes from a combination of
sources: LCMR (Minnesota Legislature as recommended by the
Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources), RIM (Reinvest in
Minnesota-state funding), Minnesota fishing license surcharge,
and Federal Aid for Sport Fish Restoration (federal tax on
fishing equipment and motor boat fuels).
The floating piers and sho~e platforms are developed
cooperatively with local units of governments. Typically the DNR
will enter into a written agreement with a city or county where
the DNR provides the pier and installation, with the local
government providing the land and maintenance/long term care.
Pier sites are s~lected jointly by the DNR's Trails and Waterways
Unit, and Section of Fisheries, and the local unit of government.
Sites are selected based on how well they meet certain criteria
including the people they can serve and fishing potential.
For more information on how your community can improve its shore .
fishing opportunities, contact the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, Trails and Waterways Unit at (612) 297-1151.
Shore Fishing Improvements
Shore fishing opportunities can be created and improved in many publicly owned
locations. Selected sites should provide a reasonable opportunity to catch fish. Sites
should be selected and improved to meet the needs of people with disabilities. These
needs can be met by offering opportunities for different levels of challenge. Keep in
mind, a large portion of the population, including children and the elderly, benefit from
barrier free environments.
Fishing enhancements can be designed many different ways; they should meet the needs of the users and fit the
site. The following drawings illustrate: Flat Spot Management, Fishing Platforms, Bulkheads, and Fishing Piers.
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i. Flat spot areas should slope away from the water at a 2% back
grade, with a 2 to 6 inch high curb stop on the water side; native
material and treated lumber work well to make the curb.
2. The flat spot should have a minimum depth of 8 feet and a mini-
mum frontage of 5 feet per person. Utilize native material if
possible; on a rocky shore, the rocks can form the flat spot.
3. The surface of the flat spot should accommodate wheel chairs.
Asphalt is commonly used for both trails and flat spots, but a
variety of surfaces can be used to meet different challenge levels.
Natural materials and mesh type products that allow grass to grow
through can work well; they allow the enhancement to tit the site.
4. A raised surface for seating or for use as ~ table for tackle should
be 16 to 22 inches high.
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I. Platforms should slope away from the water at a 2% back grade. Small platforms next to shallow water
should have a curb stop 2 to 4 inches high on the water side. Larger platforms and those next to deep water
should have railings. The platfonn should be accessible with the transition from the platfonn to the access
path completely smooth, and a hinged approach ramp to compensate for any shifting of the fishing structure.
2. Platfonns should have a minimum frontage of 5 feet per person and a minimum depth of 8 feet.
3. Platforms are most commonly made of treated lumber with concrete footings supporting the structure.
4. The path to the parking/transit area should be accessible.
S. A raised surface for seating or as a table for tackle should be 16 to 22 inches high
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1. Piers can be floating or stationary. The Department of Natural Resources has a floating pier design that is
built by Minnesota Prison Industries that works well on most lakes in Minnesota. The length of the pier is
based upon the particular lake conditions; appropriate railings are included.
2. Each angler should have 4 feet offrontage. To fish safely from both sides. a pier should be at least 8 feet wide.
3. The pier should be accessible with the transition from the platfonn to the access path completely smooth, and
a hinged approach ramp to compensate for any shifting of the fishing structure.
4. Bulkheads may be appropriate in some areas or existing bulkheads can be made compatible for fishing. bulk-.
heads should have curb stops and appropriate railings.
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1. Railings should be 36 inches high; top boards are angled at 60 degrees. Rod holders can be made by drilling
1.5 inch diameter holes, at least 2 feet apart along the top of the railing.
2. A hand rail should be 30 inches high and made of easily gripped and durable material. A support and protec-
tion cross member should be 18 inches high; this can be angled at 30 degrees so it doesn't block the view of
the water as much~ a board may also be placed on the pier along the bottom edge of the railing as a stop.
3. Fishing bays for wheel chairs should have an angled top at 32 inches high and an 18 inch high barrier 6 inches
beyond the edge of the railing to provide room for their feet~ the pier should also have a stop along the edge.
4. Benches on the pier are optional but should not restrict people io wheel chairs. A horizontal board under the
top rail may also be added to be used as a. tackle tray.
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1. Accessible pathways should be provided between shore fishing spots and the parking lot, drop off area, and .
mass transit stop when one is located a reasonable distance from the fishing spot.
2, Trails should have a slope of 5% or less, or else a ramp with rest stops should be utilized. Where more than
one rest area is required every other one should have a bench.
3. The width should be a minimum of 36 inches for one-way traffic and a minimum of 60 inches for two-way
traffic; cross slope should be 2%, and overhead clearance a minimum of 7 feet.
4. The trail and flat spot surfaces should be level; any projection should not exceed .25 inches unless beveled and
then only to a maximum of.5 inches. Any gaps should not exceed .5 inches.
5. Tactile clues on the trail's surface and on hand rails should be provided for the visually impaired.
Parking: Designated handicapped parking spaces should be provided a reasonable distance from the fishing
site. Curb-cuts should be provided with a completely smooth transition between surfaces.
Signs: A sign snuuid be placecf at the facility entrance to describe the ~ccessibility of the site: distance, slope,
type of surfaces, and amenities. Handicapped parking spaces should have signs.
Safety: The site should be designed with safety in mind including: the openness of the site, the ability for
people to see the site, and a proximity to help ifit is needed. Lights can be provided for night fishing.
Amenities: Restrooms, drinking fountain, telephone, lighting, shadelweather protection, picnic facilities, and
other recreation opportuniti~s enhance a fishing site. All amenities should be accessible.
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The above descriptions of shore fishing enhancements are meant to provide ideas and guide-
lines, actual design and engineering should be done bya qualified professional.
Ideas and graphics are from publications by: Minnesota DNR, New Mexico DNR, SOBA (States Organization.
Boating Access), University of Wisconsin, National Fo~ Service, and the National Park Service.
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Trails and Waterways Unit
Shore Fishing Opportunities
Application for Funding for Metro Shore Fishing Project
Name of Key contact person Telephone Number
Address (Number, Street, RFD, Box no., City, State, Zip)
Signature Date
Project
Type of project : _Floating Fiahing Pier _ Fiahing Platform _Shore Fiahing Enhancement
Project Name
Project Descnptlon (Bnet)
Location
location
Lake or Stream Name I County Water 10. Number
Name of Municipality or Name of Nearest Town
Name of Supporting Group(s) Aaaociations, Organizationa, Unita of Government, eLC... Size of Membership
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Application for Funding for Metro Shore FIShing Project
Narrative
Txplam what the project propOBeS to accomphsh (objectives, tasks, goals)
Sketch
Sketch key features and show relationships between objects.
Received by: Trail. and Waterway. Re,.onal Superviaor'. .ignature Date: o approved o DOt approved
Commenu by Tnal. and Waterway.
Submit application to: DNR Trails & Waterways Unit, 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4052
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SAMPLE SHORE FISHING IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, between the State of Minnesota, acting by
and through the Commissioner of the Department of Natural
Resources, hereinafter referred to as the "State" and a Local
Unit of Government, hereinafter referred to as the "LG".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Natural Resources has the authority,
duty, and responsibility under Minnesota statutes, 1990, section
97A.141, to provide the public with free state water access sites
on lakes and rivers where access is inadequate; and
WHEREAS, additionally the Commissioner of Natural Resources has
the authority, duty, and responsibility under Minnesota Statutes,
1990, 97A.065, Subdivision 3, to provide the public with fishing
piers; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is approved by the Minnesota
Legislature 1991, ML Chapter 254, Art.l, Sec.14, Subd.3d, as
recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources
from the Minnesota fuiure resources fundr
WHEREAS, the LG is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, 1990,
471.59 to operate recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the LG and the Commissioner have determined that a shore
fishing improvement, hereinafter referred to as "Improvement" is
of high priority under the state public water access program; and
WHEREAS, plans for such Improvement have been designed by the LG
and approved by the State. The approved plan is attached hereto
as Exhibit "A" and shall be referred to as the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the plan will be implemented at (si~wcmion) shown in
Exhibit B and is legally described as follows (kgaldescription).
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be
derived by the public bodies hereto and for the benefit of the
general public, the parties agree as follows:
T c. DESIGN
The design of the Improvement shall be done by the LG,
in consultation with the State, to improve the access
to the waterbody, and to meet handicapped accessibility
requirements. It is understood that the State shall
have final approval for any Improvements implemented
for which the state provides reimbursement.
II. INSTALLATION
Installation of the Improvements will be the
responsibility of the LG. Reimbursements shall be made
after the state has inspected and approved the
improvements. The state will reimburse the LG in a
timely manner. Failure to adhere to the above
conditions may cause termination of this agreement.
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III. OPERATION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
The LG shall operate the Improvements in the following
manner:
A.The LG shall comply with all local, state, and
federal laws. Regulations and ordinances which may
apply to the management, operation, and maintenance
of the use of the said premises.
B.The Improvements may only be used for fishing,
observation, and other compatible uses.
C.The Improvements shall be free and remain open every
day during open water season at least 16 hours per
day between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight
or in conjunction with hours existing and established
by the LG for its park facilities.
D.Free and adequate parking in the vicinity will be
provided for the fishing Improvements. In addition,
adequate and designated parking spaces shall be
provided for handicapped persons and senior citizens.
E.The State shall reserve the right to inspect the
premises at all times to insure that the LG is in
compliance with the terms of this agreement.
F.The LG shall provide police protection in accordance
with the LG's customary practices in providing police ..
protection in the LG's public park areas.
G.The LG shall post a sign which states ( ). The
sign shall be provided by the state.
H.The Improvements shall remain the property of the LG
after completion, after final approval by the state,
and after reimbursement of agreed upon costs which
can not exceed the limit of( ).
I.The LG shall make a good faith effort to keep the
Improvements in clean sightly order in accordance
with the LG's customary practices for the maintenance
of the public park area. Additionally, the LG shall
provide all necessary routine maintenance and repair.
The state will have no obligations to maintain or
repair the Improvements. Changes to the site need
prior approval of the state.
III. FUNDING
The state shall reimburse the LG for agreed upon
expenditures once the improvements meet the criteria of
a final inspection. The design and engineering cost
shall be the responsibility of the LG. The State will
reimburse up to an agreed upon maximum for the cost of
materials and contract labor required to make the
improvement.
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IV. LIABILITY
The LG assumes all liability for the improvements and
the State shall be held harmless for all liability
associated with the improvement.
V . TERM .
This agreement shall commence on the date that all
signatures are obtained, and shall be perpetual, except
as otherwise provided.
VI. AUDIT
The books, records, documents, and accounting
procedures and practices of the LG relevant to this
Agreement are subject to examination by the
Commissioner of Natural Resources and the State
Auditor.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT
BY BY
Title Title
Date Date
. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT
BY BY
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Date Date
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
BY
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Date
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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Date 9-15-92
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September 25, 1992
To All Park Survey Participants:
On behalf of the City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation
Department, I want to thank you for takinq the time to complete
the survey on trail sfstems that we conducted last sprinq. We
have finished tabulat1nq the results and the information qathered
will prove invaluable to us for future planninq.
At your request, we have included a copy of the survey
results. It is our hope that you will be able to use the
findin~s of our survey to speak with knowledqe at public meetinqs
reqard1nq trail systems and their impact on property values,
vandalism, uses, doqs, and safety.
This project was completed by Mr. Art Schoot, a member of the
Prior Lake Parks Advisory Committee. Mr. Schoot used the project
as a research project for a marketinq class at Auqsburq Colleqe. .
We are proud of Art and the excellent job he has done on this
project.
Aqain( thank you for participatinq in this survey. If we can
be of ass1stance to you in the future, please contact us.
Sincerely,
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Bill Manqan
Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Prior Lake
RECEIvED
SEP 28 1992 .
CITY OF CHANHA::>SEN
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPlOYER
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A SURVEY ON:
THE
IMPACT
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TRAIL
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Outline:
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L Executive Summary
A. Objective
B. Method
C. Findings
D. ConclusioDS and Recommendation
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IV. Introductions
V. Methodology
VL Assumptions and Limitations
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vn. Research Findings
VIII. Conclusions and Recommendations
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I?esu/ts 0/ Survey to j}etermine tlie:
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Impact of Trail Systems on the Community
Executive Summary
The results of the survey to determine what kind of impact public trails have had on
their respective communities are now in. They are somewhat surprising, although they
do tend to agree in many ways with the results of other surveys that were based on input
from residents in areas with community trail systems. This study surveyed one hundred
and forty-five communities in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South
Dakota and Wisconsin. The objective was to survey a census population of those people
responsible for implementing and maintaining trails. The respondents were primarily
Directors or Supervisors of Park and Recreation Departments.
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The survey did not request detailed quantitative measurements, but simply asked how
trail areas compared to non-trail areas in regard to ten key citizen concerns. The areas of
concern were litter, Vandalism, Theft, Pet Problems, NOR, Accidents, TrespassIng,
Behavioral Problems, Aesthetics, and Property Valuations. Respondents selected one
of the following choices: Significantly Worse, Slightly Worse, theSame, Slightly Better, or
Significantly Better. One hundred and one communities responded, as of the writing of
this report, and eighty-three had trail systems, nine didn't and nine are planning for them.
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There were fifteen ratings given where trail areas were Significantly Worse. Twelve of
these were in regard to Pet ProbleD with one each for Utter, NOR and Aesth~tks.
The rating of Slightly Worse showed up in all categories, but Pet Problems led with
thirty nine and was more than three times the runner up, Utter, which had twelve. Third
place was Behavior Problems, usually identified as people misusing the trails.
Surprisingly, on the other side of the scale there were one hundred forty-6ix ratings of
Significantly Better and two hundred and fifty three ratings of Slightly Better. Pet
Problems was, by far, the lowest recipient of either rating. The rating of Same waS the
largest one in all categories, except Property Valuations,where it tied with Slightly
Better.
The survey results indicate that trails generally do not create significant problems beyond
those already existing in the community, except in regard to pets. When the Significantly
Worse and Slightly Worse ratings are combined, the main problem again is Pet
ProbleIm(51). The remaining nine categories are Utter(13), Behavior(ll),
Trespassing and Accidents(8), Vancla&m and NoEe(7), Aesthedcs(3), Property
Values(2) and Thefts(l). Some of the reasons for the results may be because of trail
locations, design, patrols, lights, etc.. We attempted to gather some information in
regard to these characteristics. Details are provided in the attached report, but basically
there is only a s~ight relationship between trail features and associated problems. Iii
The overall results indicate that trails within a community have a far stronger positive
impact, than negative, but the negative aspects must not be ignored. The design of the
system can help address some concerns, e. g. Aesthetics and NOR. Design can help
manage Pet Problems by providing for their use as well. Also signage and enforcement
of animal control regulations from the start will keep the trails from being misused.
I believe the City of Prior Lake can now respond to citizen concerns with some specific
information on what to expect when trails are constructed. This information, along with
citizen input. can ensure a successful implementation which will lead to an enjoyable
addition for the community in its second hundred years.
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Final Report
A Survey on the
Impact of Community Trail Systems
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March 28, 1992
Arthur A Schoot - Prior Lake Parks Advisory Board
William Mangan - Prior Lake Director of Parks and Recreation
Professor Lori Lohman - Augsburg College - Marketing Research
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INTRODUCfION
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I first became aware of the potential opposition to trail systems while I was a member of
an ad hoc citizens group formed to improve safety along one of the main arterial
highways going through Prior Lake. At that time the committee recommended lowering
the speed limit from fifty five to forty five, reducing the number of intersections and
adding trails along the highway to keep bikers, joggers, and pedestrians out of the traffic
areas. Several people expressed opposition to the trails because of the potential problems
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resulting from people being able to easily travel from one neighborhood to another.
Other concerns were for the potential litter, noise and lack of privacy for those homes
that would be adjacent to the trail. That was five years ago.
Three years ago, the city formed a Parks Advisory Committee and one of many areas to
be explored was community trails. I volunteered to be on the committee and was
Chairman for the first year, during which we did the obligatory community survey to
determine what future park improvements the citizens of Prior Lake wanted. We did a
mail survey of all Prior Lake addresses and received a very high, thirty-two per cent, .
response rate and of those responding. seventy-eight per cent, expressed strong interest in
some type of trail system.
We spent the next year planning a community wide trail system and last summer the first
phase was formally approved and funded. There were several meetings with residents
living along the trail corridor and the same concerns, as were mentioned earlier; 'Were
raised along with a few new ones. We could not respond very well to the citizen conceins
and decided to do some additional research to determine what impact trail systems might
have on the community.
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MethodoJoey
The methodology selected was a combination of exploratory and descriptive research.
The descriptive part of the survey was designed to help us explain to the community the
state of trail development and usage in our five state area and also, later, help us to
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analyze the exploratory part of the survey, if the results needed further qualification. The
exploratory part of the questionnaire was designed to identify those areas where trail
systems had impacted their I,'CSpective communities in either a negative or positive way.
The vehicle chosen was a mail survey and it was decided that we would send them to the
Directors or Superintendents of Park Systems. Since I was in a Marketing Research class
at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, there were additional resources available to help
design and evaluate the survey. f J
The original questionnaire was jointly developed by the Prior Lake Director of Parks and
Recreation and myself. It was then tested by the six other members of the Prior Lake
Parks Advisory Board at the February meeting and they were then asked for suggestions.
The two page survey contained primarily closed~nd questions.
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The descriptive part, page one, contained four main categories of questions. Category
one consisted of ten questions that were on a community's existing trail system, The
additional three categories consisted of one question each on the trail surface used, the
funding mechanism and the current trail utilization. On two questions the respondents
were asked to choose from a modified nominative scale. The last selection was for
"Other" and if it was selected for trail surface or funding the respondent could enter a
written response.
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The second page was the exploratory part of the questionnaire and it contained a matrix
of ten rows with one each for the ten citizen concerns we had encountered in our past
experience. The respondent was asked to compare trail areas to non-trail areas within the
community and choose an entry on a Likert scale. The choices were that the situation
was Significantly Worse, Slightly Worse, the Same, Slightly Better, or Significantly
Better. This approach was selected because it would allow the respondent to answer the
question without going to the complaint records to do in depth research.
The respondents were also offered the option of receiving the results in return for their
participation and they could then enter their name and address. We committed to keeping
the answers from any specific community confidential and; even though, this survey is
being done in conjunction with a class, none of the individual questionnaires are being
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submitted with the report and no compilation of data that could relate to a state or
community is being provided.
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Assumptions and limitations
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Our primary assumption is that the impact of trails in Prior Lake will be similar to the
experiences of communities in the five state area. We had hoped to have approximately
one hundred respomes and as of this report we had one hundred and one, but only eighty
three had existing trail systems. We do believe; however, that the results are valid
primarily because there is so much agreement in the responses. The communities that did
not respond by March 10, 1992, were sent reminders and if they respond by April 6,
1992, we will be able to include them in the final report.
The only question that presented some difficulty to the respondents had to do with trail
utilization. The question was ambiguous in that it could have been interpreted several
ways. The respondent was asked to select a percentage of utilization for four usage
categories. Briefly, the categories were Access, Fitness, Nature, or Other. Eighty five .
per cent of respondents chose answers that equaled one hundred per cent; however:. ~me
interpreted the question in other perfectly valid ways. They either assumed that people
could be doing two of these functions at once, or that the question pertained to
percentages of the system, rather than the users. The responses on these questionnaires
were prorated to total one-hundred per cent and included with the others. This
information is included in the descriptive part of the survey.
The first six questions, offered the respondents three choices. Question one asked if the
community had a trail system. the selections were Yes, No, and Planned. When
respondents answered with Yes and Planned, the totals were accumulated as Yes. If
they chose No and Planned, the response was included in the Planned category.
Another apparent conflict is that their were only eighty three communities with trails, but
there are over ninety respomes in evaluating trail areas versus non-trail areas. Several
respondents either explained they bad prior experience in communities with trails or bad
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county or state trails in their areas and that the trails were not directly under their
purview, but they were aware of the conditions in those areas.
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Respondents were selected in two different ways. The initial selection was based upon
membership in the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. The organizatioo was
founded in 1937 and has a roster of nearly four hundred individual members and
representing sixty nine organizations responsible for management of recreational
facilities. Communities in all major areas of the state are represented and the organization
even overlaps into some neighboring states.
This did not give us an adequate population to survey. so the list was expanded by the
communities listed in the League of Cities directory for the four neighboring states of
Iowa. North Dakota. South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The appropriate person to contact
was selected from those officials listed in the Directory of City Policy Officials. Both
documents are available from the Hennepin County Soutbdale Library. A total of one
hundred forty five communities were selected. Two surveys were returned because the
person addressed bad left. The selected cities bad populations greater than ten thousand,
except in a few cases.
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Research Findings
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There were one hundred and one responses
included in the analysis. Eighty three of these
had existing trail systems, nine are planning a
system in the near future, and nine did not have
trail systems. Some of the respondents that did 80
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not have trails systems either had worted in an
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environment that did have. trails or they had so
trails in the community that were not part of the 40
part system. The graph depicts the summary 30
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Status of Tralli
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.No
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Based on the results, Prior Late is clearly not a
pioneer in trail development. We believed that
to be true, but had no quantifiable data on which
to base that assumption. When the eighty-three
existing systems are combined with the nine planned systems there will be almost two-
thirds of the communities in this art;.;:t that have trail systems.
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two of the survey. Some explanation of those results is a little preliminary, but changes
the perspective about the comparisons. The respondents reporting problems that had
gotten either Significantly or Slightly Worse mentioned Pet Problems fifty-one out of
one-hundred and one times: While there is very little difference between those caes
where a certain characteristic is present and where it is not, there doesn't appear to any
significant change in the patterns between different characteristics. This is all in
relationship to the responses indicating trail areas were either the Same or Better than
non-trail areas in each category. The raw data does indicate there is a slight decrease in
problem reporting when there are lights, Patrols, Striping, Arterial Routing and a
slight increase when there is Inter-system Connections.
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The City of Prior Lake is planning to implement a trail system that interconnects with
other systems. In this case, we have the Scott County Trail running through the center of
town and it connects to the state trail that will be on the South side of the Minnesota
River. The survey did not find that there were significantly more problems when
systems interconnect. That was a major concern mentioned at the public meetings,
because there was fear that numerous strangers would be coming to town on the trail
system.
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Another concern has to do with whether or not the trails are on the residential side streets
or the main arterial streets. The communities surveyed are about half and half on this
question. There are forty-six that run them along arterial streets and forty-two that do
not. There did not appear to be any significant difference in problems either way.
The last three questions dealt with safety measures and asked whether communities
patrolled trails, used striping to keep traffic going in one direction on each side of the
trail, and whether or nor they had lighted trails. About one third do use patrolling of
various types, approximately one fifth use striping, and one third have lighting. Prior
Lake had considered lighting but decided to delay it because of the cost and based on the
survey there is no indication that it eliminates problems; however, there are other
legitimate reasons for doing any of these things, such as providing more usability.
The other questions on the first page of the survey are descriptive information that help
us better understand what the state of trail development is in this area. Funding sources
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was of particular interest. It appears that the majority of trail development was done with
General Fund and Grant money. These sources are diminishing and other means will
be needed if development is to continue. We were looking at the possibility of a
referendum, which has not been used
much. The graph below shows how
funding has been done in the past.
Respondents could check multiple
sources and most did, but there was
no quantification by category... It
would take a much more extensive
survey to determine the actual
amounts in each category. We did
not expect any respondent to go into
an in depth analysis of any issue on
the survey. The funding source that is
probably growing is the use of Park Dedication Funding. This was the most often
mentioned when the Other category was checked.
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comprised slightly over fifty per cent of all types. It was mentioned seventy-six times
versus sixty-nine for all others combined. Respondents did check multiple surface types,
so again it would take a more detailed questionnaire to determine the actual number of
miles installed by type.
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As was mentioned earlier, trail usage was the most confusing question, but the results
appear to be what could be expected. Fitness was rated as being about thirty per cent
above Access and Nature, with Other, primarily snowmobiling and cross-a>untry
skiing, rated at only four per cent. The question was confusing, because Nature usage
and Fitness or AcctS utilization can all be done simultaneously. The attempt here was to
find out if some area really predominated and that is not the case. The areas appear well-
balanced.
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The final part of the survey, page two, was the data that fulfilled our objective, which
was to identify those areas that had been mentioned by citizens in regard to trail .
problems. The ten categories mentioned on the survey were Litter, Vandalism, Theft,
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Pet Problems, Noise, Accidents, Trespassing, Behavior Problems, Aesthetics, and
Property Values. h was mentioned earlier, Pet Problems was mentioned fifty per cent
of the time as something that became Worse in trail areas. It received twelve ratings of
Significantly Worse and thirty-nine of Slightly Worse. Only Utter, Noise, and Aesthetics
received a rating of Significantly Worse and it was mentioned once for each of these
three categories. Several respondents stated that the problem had to do with' dog
droppings and I would have to guess that nearly all of them are related to dogs.
Unfortunately, this is more of a people problem than a dog problem, and one comment
we received was that you bad to enforce leash laws. With this information, we can get
started immediately on plans to address the issue and avoid serious complaints. Utter
was the second biggest problem, but with only thirteen ratings on the negative side of the
scale. This was twenty-five per cent of Pet Problems. I thought this would have been
mentioned much more often.
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.Aesthetics was mentioned eleven times as Slightly Worse and ironically it received the
most ratings, tied with Vandalism, in regard to the situation being either Slightly or
Significantly Better. with fifty-three. There were also several comments about this being
a very subjective issue. Part of the problem may be the extensive use of bituminous,
which received a lot of opposition in Prior Lake in the residential areas. It could also tie
back to the Pet Problems and the Utter. The good news is that this is the kind o~ issue
which can be addressed over time and it doesn't generally injure or damage anyone. It is
understandable that this would be one of the last issues addressed, since we are all on
very limited funds and try to avoid what may be criticized as excessive spending.
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have a much more positive effect on many of the issues mentioned as potential problems.
The feeling of ownership and/or community pride are possible reasons for this. Others
could be the fact that there are more people present and as a result less mischief takes
place. It was a great relief to see that the concerns of Vandaliml, Deft, Trespassing,
and Accidenu didn't receive much mention. These seemed to be the issues that concern
residents the most. It is important to remember that all of these situations are not
equivalent. A few bottles or cans are not as serious a problem as the items mentioned
above would be. The problems mentioned may be more easily addressed
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Conclusions and Recommendations
The results of the survey indicate that Prior Lake does not have to be afraid to proceed
with trail development. The
surprisingly strong positive impact is
only slightly offset by some negative
aspects. These must be seri"usly
considered; even though, they only
represent a small part of the overall
situation, a small negative impact can
offset a great amount of positive
impact. The most negative impact b
depicted by the black edging on the
graph on the right. The other nine
categories make up the lower portion
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stewed to the positive impact, but the
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The following recommendations should be considered before further development
proceeds in Prior Lake. Programs to encourage responsible management of ~ts b
absolutely necessary. Oear Lake Regional Park has an example of what could be done
in this regard. They have a special trail for waIting pets and do not allow them into the
main park area. This at least recognizes that there will be pets around and the problems
aeated can be concentrated in a small area. Any violations of this use should be met
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with serious repercussions. Enforcing the leash laws, as one respondent recommended, is
also an important measure. This may take more funding for animal control, but in the
long run it makes for a better community situation, with or without trails. The structure
of fines and record keeping can be quickly addressed. Annual follow-up on license
renewal could produce additional revenue which would fund some of these
recommendations.
Another aspect of trail implementation is in the design. The aesthetics of the system can
strongly affect peoples' attitudes about it and it seems to be a strong point of contention
within a community if it is done improperly. We have already encountered this issue in
Prior Lake. Design also affects how likely noise and trespassing and other concerns can
be alleviated. We do not know the details of the ~esign of the respondents systems, but it
appears that it can playa role in community satisfaction.
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One aspect not touched on by the survey, but that does come up repetitively in other
research, is that there tends to be some churning of ownership when trails are put in.
Property values have typically increased, not necessarily the adjacent property, but
property within a block or two of the trail. This has to do with the desirability of trails. It
would be helpful if the design could minimi7.e this effect.
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Trends
Spotlight On NRP A Research
Study Shows American Public Uses, Supports Public
Park and Recreation Services
.
A recent nationwide study determining the
benefits of local recreation and park services
perceived by the public revealed several sig-
nificant findings including:
-:. 75% of the U.S. population uses public
park and recreation facilities
.:. 69% of the population believes in park and
recreation services to such a degree that
they support funding derived from both
taxes and user fees
-:. More than 75% of the population indi-
cated that they thought their local park
and recreation services were worth more
than the national average expenditure on
parks ($45 per person per year)
.:. 71 % of the population has a park or play-
ground within walking distance
.:. 60% of the population said their commu-
nity as a whole received a great deal of
benefit from local park areas
.:. 30% had participated in a recreation
activity organized by their local govern-
ment recreation and parks department
-:. 71 % of park non-users said they received
a benefit from having park and recreation
services in their area
.:. Park users were generally more healthy
than non-users.
The study, The Benefits of Local Recreation
and Park Services: A Nationwide Study of
the Perceptions of The American Public, was
conducted for the National Recreation and
Park Association (NRPA) by Dr. Geoffrey
Godbey and Dr. Alan Graefe of The Pennsyl-
vania State University and funded by the
National Recreation Foundation.
.
"The findings are very important," said R.
Dean Tice, National Recreation and Park
Association Executive Director, "The public
actively participates in our" programs, be-
lieves in the value of the service they are
receiving, and is willing to support tax dollars
and user fees to continue receiving such
service.
"In addition, it is clear that park users are
healthier than non-park users, indicating
that public recreation can contribute to reduc-
ing our nation's ever increasing health bill,"
continued Tice. "Furthermore, when 71% of
non-users say they received benefits from
park and recreation areas, it is clear that there
is a deep-seated belief that parks and recre-
ation is a necessary and fundamental part of
any community."
Other findings include:
.:. One out of five Americans reported taking
up a new recreation activity during the
last year.
.:. The likelihood of taking up a new leisure
activity was statistically related to age,
residence type, marital status, education
level, income level, race, and political
affiliation.
The study consisted of a telephone inter-
view of a nationally representative sample of
1,300 individuals age 15 or older. All inter-
views were completed between January and
. February, 1992.
.
In addition, a follow-up questionnaire was
sent to each respondent to examine the
individual's state of health, wellness and life
satisfaction and the relationship to use of
local park and recreation services.
8
Bll..L M-\KElA
General
The Lake Unit of the American Cancer
Society has presented its Employer of the
Year Award to the Beaver Bay city
council. The award went to the city for its
compassionate treattnent of a city
employee and his family when he became
ill ~ith cancer. City officials raised more
than $9,000 for him and his family, and
took what steps they could to reschedule
his workload while he was sick.
Hackensack's mayor issued a procla-
mation in July naming the second
Thursday in August of this year and all
future years, wfrom sun-up to sunset," as
Native American Heritage Day. Investiga-
-
Fryberger, Buchanan,
SmIth and Frederick
~
A Regional Law Firm Based in Duluth
3lI2 West Superior Street
Duluth, Minnesob 55102
1-800.223.2774 EXT 168
Harold A. Robert E.
Frederick Tottey
2S years 15 years
Municipallaw Municipal Finance
Experience Experience
Serving communities in
Central, Western and
Northern Minnesota
in the areas of:
. Municipal Financing.
. Tax Increment
. Special Assessments
. Condemnation
· Municipal Construction
Litigation
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CIIVIIIES
planning efforts. It will help Sandstone
blend in with its local resources--such as
the Kettle River, Banning State Park, the
Ketde River Environmental Education
Center, the Audubon Center of the
North Woods, and others in the area.
The city is highlighting these natural
assets through promotions and bro-
chures, park planning, working with the
community garden club, and other
improvement and beautification efforts.
The city is encouraging residents to make
natural plantings that will attract birds,
butterflies, and critters of various types to
their yards. The National Institute for
Urban Wildlife has recognized the
community and placed it on its register.
Sandstone is the only Minnesota commu-
nity so designated.
wt month's item about a two percent
lodging tax in Roseville, contingent on
voter approval, may have been a little off
the mark. We correcdy reponed that
1992 legislation authorized a referendum
for imposition of the tax to finance
construction of a speedskating sports
center, but the statement that Rose\ille
would probably hold that election seems
be wrong. The council has decided
. nst collecting a million dollars in
Sales tax revenues to finance pan of the
construction. Officials are considering
revenue bonding as an alternate form of
financing. The Legislature appropriated
$1.9 million to the project When built,
the rink will be called the John Rose
Minnesota Oval. It will be the nation's
fourth speedskating rink and the largest
in North America. The arena will also
contain facilities for bandy players. One
of our dictionaries defines bandy as "a
game similar to and reputedly the
prototype of hockey." Another says that
it's an early form of tennis. Whatever it is,
bandy players will congregate in Roseville
to participate in the 1994 International
Bandy Tournament, already scheduled to
take place at the oval.
The Richfield city council is moving
forward with plans for a new IS-hole
miniature golf course. A "natural theme"
will run through the course, which will
feature waterfalls, streams, rock gardens,
and a lot of green vegetation. The course
will wind past creeks and ponds through
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of commerce have not turned up any
other non-reservation city or town with a
similar celebration. Thus Hackensack,
located south of the Leech Lake Reserva-
tion, may be unique among area cities in
having established such a cultural event
Consolidation
Representatives from Falcon Heights
and Roseville have been meeting to
explore the feasibility of a merger
between the two citie~. In recent years
Falcon Heights has compared two
options: remaining an independent,
largely self-sufficient unit of local
government, versus obtaining various
municipal services contractually from
RoseviIle. Roseville has been providing
police protection by contract to Falcon
Heights for several years. The third
option that the two cities are now
studyingjoindy is consolidation. Issues
such as whether or not the combined city
would have a ward system and whether
the new city should adopt a home rule
chaner are amon der steady
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the sports capita 0 w mnesota,
foIlowing the completion of an expansion
project at the Moorhead Sports Center.
The cost of this endeavor was $4.1
million. Several hundred people at-
tended grand opening ceremonies at the
90,000 square foot facility this summer.
This completes Phase II of a four-pan
upgrade of the city's recreation facilities
which began in 1985. Phase I was a $2
million park improvement project In
progress now are Phase ru, construction
of a soccer complex and new softball and
baseball fields, and Phase IV, which
involves building one new golf course
and expanding another one. In 1990
voters approved a $2.9 million bond issue
to help finance Phases II and m.
wt December the Sandstone city
council passed a resolution designating
the community as an urban wildlife
refuge. A voluntary urban wildlife refuge
program gives direction to a community's
beautification, park development, and
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Veterans Memorial Park, and its center-
piece \\;11 be a nine-foot high waterfall set
atop a hill. The city set aside $400,000 in
its 1992 budget to design and build the
course. Officials expect the course will
draw some 26,000 users next year and to
pay for itself in five years. Nine of the
holes \\;11 be accessible to players \\ith
disabilities. This exceeds the require-
ments of the Americans \\ith disabilities
act for new construction.
By happy coincidence, about the time
the League of Minnesota Cities decided
to move its office to Shoreview, officials
in that city decided that they would begin
construction of a par-three nine-hole
teaching course and driving range not far
from the League's new location. The
training center \\ill be primarily for golf
instruction and training in golf etiquette.
Shorev;ew officials are exploring the
feasibility of using recycled water, rather
than water from a well, to irrigate the
course. Several California courses are
reported\ successfully recycling water to
sprinkle on their greens, and it's a
technology that might work just as well in
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Law enforcement
By the middle of next summer, St.
Louis Park will have a new police station,
currently under construction adjacent to
city hall. The exterior of the 26,000
square foot single story building will be of
brick and stone, similar to the appear-
ance of the city hall. The new building
will include a detention area that is
separate from those areas used for other
police activities or by the public.
Another city planning to build a new
police station is Apple Valley. The new
20,000 square foot building will replace
the 6,000 square foot station the city
currently uses. The building will cost
around $2.5 million, which is coming
from the city's capital improvement fund.
There \\ill be no tax increase to pay for
the project The city hopes the new
police station \\ill be ready for use by
January of 1994.
Emergency services
The Bloomington city council has
decided not to disband the city's 40-
member volunteer rescue squad for at
least three years. A task force, after a two-
year study, had recommended phasing
out the 31-year old unit or finding an
alternate role for it, since its role had
become unclear and its services allegedly
duplicated those provided by the police
department and Health One Transporta-
tion Service. On a split vote, however, the
council decided to conduct its own study
of emergency service options before
deciding what to do. Those voting for the
council study felt that the squad contin-
ues to provide the city a valuable service.
People
Pine River's civil defense coordinator
has retired. Harlan Houg had the job for
the past 40 years.
Dale Schmidt has retired after 22 years
of employment with Eden Prairie. He
was the city's street superintendent.
Ray Lindstrom has retired from the
Red Wmg fire department after 20 years
of service.
After 33 years as St. Peter's engineer,
Martin Menk has retired. The consulting
engineering firm he co-founded, Bolton
& Menk, will continue to serve the city. ~.
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CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER
ACTIVITIES UPDATE FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER
SEWING AND CRAFTS: Every Tuesday
from 1 :00-4:00 p.m. Inexpensive crafts that
you may take home, or make for the Senior
Center--OR--Bring your needlework projects
and enjoy the company of others. Of course,
the coffee pot is always on.
BINGO: Every Wednesday the Bingo cards .
are out (10tlcard or 25tlthree cards), and
this group would love you to join them for
some fun and socializing. Have a cup of
coffee and meet others. 1:00-4:00 pm.
CARDS: This group plays 500, Scratch, and Thirty-One. Another great way to meet people.
Stop by for the game of your choice in our brand new Senior Center. Thursdays from 1 :00-4 :00
p.m.
SPEAKERS AND ClASSES
Defensive DrivinR Course - 55 Alive: A
perfect time to review basic accident
avoidance skills while meeting your
insurance discount requirements. November
5 and 12 (Thursdays) from 8:30 a.m. to
12:30 pm. both days. Thefee is $15.00 and
you must attend all 8 hours for your
discount.
Estate PlanninR: This one session class will
take place on Wednesday, October 14 from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. ($3.50).
Tax Seminar: Wednesday, October 21 from
10:00 am. to 12:00 noon. ($3.50)
Wood CarvinR Class: This introduction to
wood carving is taught by local senior,
Louis Zakariasen. Class runs from October
23 - December 18 (no class November 27)
and the fee is $20.0018 weeks. Come learn
this centUries old form of art from 9:00 -
11:30 am. each Friday morning.
Nutrition: Presentation by Ridgeview
Medical Center on October 27 from 11:15 -
12:00 noon. A healthy box lunch willfollow
at a nominal fee (approximately $2.00).
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TriDs: Periodically trips are planned to
various local and non-local destinations.
Flyers on these individual trips are available
at the Chanhassen Senior Center.
- REGISTRATION FORMS FOR THE ABOVE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ..
The Chanhassen Senior Cenur is currently
open on Mondays II1Ul Fridays from 10:00
ILm. to 2:00 p.m., II1Ul Twsdays,
Wednesdays tmd Thursdays from 10:00
ILm. to 4:00 p.m. Drop in tmy time for a
mil, cup of coffee, or just to see what's
going on. Cards, games, tmd a lounge area
tll'e available to all seniors ages 55 II1Ul up.
Call 937-1900 for information.
More plans and programs are in the works,
but if you have any ideas, please contact
Dawn Lemme at 937-1900.
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Beginning next session, you may sign up for 1 day, 3 days or 5 days a week.
Remaining sessions:
YCKK92 11 (Winter 1)
YCKK92 12 (Winter 2)
YCKK92 13 (Spring)
November 16 - January 28
February 1 - April 8
April 13 - June 11
Our KIDS KLUB program consists of a daily snack, creative activity, recreational activities
and more II The perfect solution to your child's after school needs.
Fees are as follows:
$200.00/quarter (8 weeks) - 5 days per week
$125.00/quarter (8 weeks) - 3 days per week
$ 45.00/quarter (8 weeks) - 1 day per week
10% DISCOUNT FOR 2ND CHILD, SAllE FUlLY
Call us at 937-1900 for more information. The fun at
KIDS KLUB can start now!! .
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