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1987 09 08 Agenda . e e AGENDA PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1987, 7:30 P.M. CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE 1. Call to order. 2. Minutes of August 28, 1987. 3. Reconsider Recommendation on Lake Riley Meadows Site Plan 4. Site Plan Review on Kerber Addition. 5. Preliminary 1988 CIP Discussion 6. Joint City Council/Park and Recreation Commission Meeting. 7. Discussion of Comprehensive Plan - Recreation Section. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please meet at City Hall at 6:45 p.m. to visit the Vogel Site. Remember to call Lori at 937-1900 if you are unable to attend or will be late. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C ITV 0 F CRANRASSEN 3 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator DATE: September 3, 1987 RE: Lake Riley Meadows Site Plan Review . The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed this site plan at the last meeting, recommending off-street trails along the cul-de-sac and the south side of Pioneer Trail. Policy was set at that meeting to acquire off-street trails when and wherever possible. Although staff supports the construction of trails and agrees that off-street trails are most often optimal, such is not always the case, especially in rural subdivisions. Lake Riley Meadows consists of 11 lots on the north side of Pioneer Trail. The cul-de-sac will be constructed as a rural section, meaning that it will be a 60 foot right-of-way, of which 24 feet is pavement with 6 foot gravel shoulders and 12 foot ditches on either side. At the time of re-subdivision, and population is lncreased to warrant it, this road would be reconstructed to an urban section and water and sewer would be installed. The 60 foot right of way leaves sufficient room for the construction of an off-street trail at that time. Eleven lots on a cul-de-sac will not likely generate the amount of motorized traffic or pedestrian traffic to justify the construction costs of a trail at this time. The trail dedication fees potentially collected from this development would amount to $1518. The cost of a trail along the cul-de-sac is estimated at approximately $10,000. Obviously, if this request is made of the developer he will want more than trail dedication credit for com- pensation. . It was staff's recommendation to acquire a 20 foot linear strip along the south side of Pioneer Trail, assuming that if the area in front of the existing house was too constricted, we could use the right-of-way. Upon further investigation, however, it was discovered that this is a State Aid County Road which prohibits construction of anything within 42 feet of the center line. This would make the construction of a trail along the south side of Park and Recreation Commission September 3, 1987 Page 2 the road unreasonably close to the house. Therefore, staff is recommending that the off-street trail be moved to the north side of Pioneer Trail starting at T.H. 101. This change will not have a negative impact on this trail alignment as we have already obtained the trail easement through Lake Riley Woods to the west of Lake Riley Meadows. Recommendation It is the recommendation of this office for the Park and Recreation Commission to reconsider their recommendation regarding Lake Riley Meadows and to recommend approval with the following conditions: 1. One hundred percent of the park dedication fees be paid in lieu of park land. 2. One hundred percent of trail dedication fees be paid in lieu of construction of trails. 3. A 20 foot wide trail easement be obtained along the north side of Pioneer Trail for the purpose of an off-street trail. . . . CITY OF CHANHASSEN PRC DATE: 9-8-87 4- C.C. DATE: CASE NO: Prepared by: Sietsema:k STAFF REPORT PROPOSAL: Subdivision of approximately 4 acres into 6 single family lots. I- z <t U :J a.. a.. <( . LOCATION: At the southwest corner of Lake Lucy Road and Powers Blvd. APPLICANT: Larry Kerber 6420 Powers Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 PRESENT ZONING: RSF - Residential Single Family ACREAGE: 4 acres ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: RSF - Residential Single Family ~ ~ W I- - C/) . EXISTING PARKS: Parks in this area are Curry Farms Park to be constructed to the north and Carver Beach Playground to the east. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan identifies this as a low priority area for parkland as it is near the MUSA Line. The trail plan calls for a trail along Powers Blvd. Park and Recreation Commission September 8, 1987 Page 2 BACKGROUND This development lies within the service area of 2 parks; however, is isolated by the bordering roads, Lake Lucy Road and Powers Blvd. Although this makes this area park deficient, this 4 acre parcel would not be the site to acquire parkland. A section of trail along the east side of Powers Blvd. is being lnstalled by the Saddlebrook development. That trail should be continued on the east side of Powers and therefore a trail ease- ment is not needed within this development. RECOMMENDATION It is the recommendation of this office to approve the Kerber Addition Site Plan and to accept 100% park and trail dedication fees in lieu of land or trail construction. . . . '\. \ . Je f' , ' (: ,. ,i ~ '\\ l ~L ) ~-- E o 0 O 0 0 0 0 0" = 0 ~ g ""I' ....t"., ~I I Y(I I I )))Jl _ ~\ CHRISTMAS (:7/ I'\~~ ~/!f LAKE /JL_~ ~ - ~ Wit. ~<M ./ (( D n h J , I ~ I ~EKfiy~~J' _ . 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CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator DATE: September 4, 1987 SUBJ: 1988 Capital Improvement Program Attached please find a preliminary Capital Improvement Program for discussion on Tuesday evening. . . 1988 PRELIMINARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM September 4, 1987 Minnewashta Heights Ice Shelter Park Sign Herman Field Access Carver Beach Playground New Totlot Equipment North Lotus Lake Tennis Windscreen 100' of Boardwalk Open Shelter with fireplace Meadow Green Open Shelter Pave Parking Lot Tennis Windscreen Greenwood Shores Hand Launch to Lake Lucy Landscape Parking Lot Totlot Chanhassen Pond Parking Implement Master Plan Benches City Center Tennis Windscreens Fencing around Hockey Chanhassen Estates Master Park Plan Pave Parking Lot Lake Susan Master Park Plan Access Road Bandimere Heights Master Plan with Parking South Lotus Lake Ballfield Totlot Tennis (well-house site) Chanhassen Hills Master Plan Lake Ann Totlot Replacement Tree Farm Tables/Benches TOTAL . $ 2,000 400 10,000 5,000 600 2,200 3,000 2,000 2,000 600 500 1,500 5,000 1,000 2,000 600 . 500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 12,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 25,000 1,500 5,000 2,000 2,000 $99,400 . 0- CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator DATE: August 14, 1987 SUBJ: Joint Park and Recreation Commission/City Council Meeting Members of both the City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission have expressed a desire to hold a joint meeting. There are a number of items that should be disucssed so that both bodies have a mutual understanding. . Attached is a memo from Mark Koegler regarding the trail plan. He also suggests that a joint meeting be held. The Comprehensive Trail Plan will be ready for the Council's review after the first Park and Recreation Co~~ission meeting in September. I would suggest that a joint meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 to discuss the following items: 1. The Comprehensive Trail.Plan 2. The new Park/Trail Dedication Ordinance 3. Policies on park size and standards for park needs 4. Siting potential future park land ~___....r- 5- ~p . . 3030 Harbor Lane North, Suite 104 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441 6121553-1950 MFX>RANIXJt1 FRCM: Icri Sietserra ..1../ Mark Koegler W August 13, 1987 TO: illiTE: SUBJ : Trail Plan At the last Park and Recreation Commission meeting, we received a general concensus on alignment and components of the Phase 1 Trail Plan. The financing of this plan can take a number of different forms. Tax increment financing, the park fund, trail dedication fees, referendum proceeds, grants and gifts are all potential sources. At a meeting in early September, we will be reviewing a detailed capital improvements program for the construction of the Phase 1 system. After that meeting, it may be appropriate to ho1-d a joint meeting between the Park Canmission and City Council (late September, early October) to review the trail plan and further discuss financing alternatives. Such a meeting would allow City Council input at this stage prior to finalizing the capital improvement progr~m and canprehensive plan upjate. . . 7 .~ Van Doren Hazard Stallings Inc. Architecls. Engineers- Planners 3030 Harbor Lane North, Suite 104 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441 612/553-1950 ~ TO: Park and Recreation Commission Members and Staff Mark Koegler ~ ~: DATE: September 3, 1987 soa:r : Park Plan Update . In December of 1986, the Park and Recreation Ccxnmission began a review of the existing Park and Recreation Chapter of the 1980 Comprehensive Plan. That effort was put on hold pending the outcane of two tasks: the completion of the resident survey and canpletion of a tra i1 plan. Now tha t both of these items have been addressed, it is time to again focus attention on the Recreation Chapter. In previous meetings, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed proposed changes to the first 20 pages of the plan (enclosed). At Tuesday's meeting, we would like to hold a general discussion pertaining to the following topics: o Park facili ty demand o Existing p:lrks-needed improvements o Parks in the rural area Various charts, maps and graphics will be used in Tuesday's meeting for discussion purposes. After initial input fran the Commission, a draft of the full Recreation Chapter (including trails) be completed and presented at the meeting on September 22, 1987. . ~ The active and passive recreational needs of urban popula- tions have been receiving increasing attention in recent years. As urban development has expanded and consumed large amounts of open land, pressure to provide parks and open space has intensified. This intensification has brought on a new challenge - providing adequate living spaces for the popula- tion while insuring that the overall living environment remains both satisfying and stimulating. One way of accomplishing this task is through the provision of adequate park lands and open space areas. As mentioned, recent years have brought on an increasing demand for recreation. This intensified demand has been caused primarily by overall increases "in the population. Population is not however, the only factor involved. Increasing leisure time, greater mobility, and higher disposable incomes have all contributed to increased rec- reational demand. Demand factors are reviewed later in this section. ~ For planning purposes, recreational lands and open space areas are generally combined into one category. There is however, a significant difference between the two. Parks are typically defined as public areas which primarily provide active oriented recreational facilities. A sig- nificant characteristic of park land is accessibility to it's users. Open space on the other hand, can be defined in more general terms. In its broadest sense, open space comprises any land parcel which is not used for buildings or in other words, the counterpart of development. Essentially, parks and open space fulfill three functions. First, they meet positive human needs both physically and psychologically. Historically, parks and open space have been justified on health grounds. These spaces provide fresh air, sunlight, and areas for physical exercise all of which provide the psychological release which has be- come increasingly important to today's active and often complex lifestyles. Very little research has been done to quantify the psycho- logical values of park and open space areas. The physical attributes of these spaces are more readily apparent. Jogging tracks, active game areas, and obstacle courses provide facilities which can be utilized to directly benefit human health. Aside from health benefits, parks and open space can also enhance social interaction. The location and design of open space and recreation areas can play an important role in bringing people together such as in the case of a neighborhood park. On the other hand, these spaces can become barriers separating different uses or neighborhoods depending on existing conditions and park design. . r-l . . . . i(. '. r-2 The second function of parks and open space areas is to enhance and protect the resource base. Physical resources such as air, water and soils are critical factors in the provision of open space areas. Attention to these resources in the planning stage can have many positive values and in some cases, can alleviate future problems. By providing open space which protects and preserves physical resources, flood damage can be reduced, water supplies protected, soils nourished and wildlife enhanced. The misuse of these resources can result in devestation - soil erosion, polluted waters, and severe flooding. The third function of parks and open space concerns economics. These facilities can have an impact on economic development as indicated by tourism, development patterns, and real estate values. This funciton, although not critically important to Chanhassen does have some significance to the community. Several existing and proposed recreational facilities pose an economic impact. Most notable among this group are the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the M inn e VI ash taR e g ion alP ark. . L ~ - L ~ - - .. - - u ~ '!' L - ~ - U - -,. ~ -- 1 Both of these facilities are regional in scope. As such, they tend to draw users from the entire Metropolitan area which results in increased service revenues to Chanhassen businesses. Park and Arboretum users purchase gas, food, and other miscellaneous items all of which benefit the business community and the City as a whole. On a smaller scale, the provision of parks, open space areas. trailways, and greenbelt corridors have a positive impact on residential property values. Lots located on parks or overlooking open space areas such as marshes frequently appreciate at higher levels than other land located within a community. A.. ....._...,..1... vr ll.l.. l......J I.. ll.... 1_1...... _....L . . neapolis which is connected by an open s em inclu ian, vehicular, and b' cesses. The residential sur 1S area are some of the choicest pieces 0 the City. In 1978. for example his area appre rate of 32.6 a red to 19.3% for the overa 11 The previous narrative has been intended to portray some of the impacts that open spaces and parks can have upon a community. The importance of the provision of park and open space facilities should not be underestimated in the overall development of a community. A definite link exists between a city's amenities i.e. parks and the soundness of other aspects of its life. The future of cities will be determined to a significant degree, by their ability to instill in people a positive desire to live in them. Creating a balanced recreati'onal sy-stem i's one way in which a community can enhance this desire. ( (( ( r-3 Open Space Planning - In providing recreational facilities for existing'and future populations, first an analysis of scale must be conducted. The end result of such an analysis should be to determine which entity will be responsible for each segment of the overall recreation system. To clarify this, the Minneapolis Metropolitan Area can be used as an example. Within the Metro area, parks can be class- ified as being either federal, state, regional, local, or private. Each of these types of parks provides varied facilities which often concern only specific recreational demands or user groups. Federal, state, and regional parks can be grouped together since these facilities typically provide for uses which are unavailable at the local level. Examples include facilities for hunting, camping, and special features such as nature centers. . Local parks on the other hand, typically provide close proximity facilities for active pursuits and additional space for passive recreation. Typical activities include tennis courts, ball diamonds, playgrounds, and open field areas. The key ingredient for successful local parks ;s quick, convenient access for user groups. Private facil- ities comprise the third general park category and are usually not considered heavily in a recreational.-system- wide analysis since the activities they contain may vary extensively. Typical activities range from miniature golf to boating rentals. In conjunction with identifying existing recreation facilities, an analysis and quantification of human needs and desires should be conducted. Establishing the preferences of the .user group will obviously permit the planning of facilities which most directly meet their needs. In analyzing user preferences, several factors are examined. Most importantly, the demographic structure of a community should be studied. The overall age structure of a population · often determines which types of recreational activities will be most in demand. Young growing communities for instance, will probably require the installation of tot lots and other play facilities for younger children. On the other hand, in communities where the concentrations of elderly people are greater, more paSSive recreational facilities may be appropriate. Other more specific factors are obviously included in the overall planning for effective open space and in fact, will be utilized in the Chanhassen Plan. In a general sense, the comparison of existing facilities to existing and future demand levels indicates deficiencies in a park system. This deficit should then be corrected through the planned placement of recreational facilities. . . . <( .. r-4 . Implementation Upon completing a recreation plan, the critical issue becomes how to implement it. Implementation of a park plan involves the expenditure of large sums of money which unfortunately, most communities seldom have. Therefore, outside sources are looked upon. Before examining specific revenue sources, general implemen- tation methods should be studied. Three major tools for open space acquisition and/or control are currently available: acquisition, regulation, and taxation. While each of these methods are viable alternatives, each employs distinct mechanisms which in turn result in varied amounts of control. Acquisition The acquisition of full or partial rights to land parcels provides a community with the surest way of preserving open space. Land can be acquired through condemnation, donation, or purchase, all of which are legal means since the acquisition of park land serves as a pUblic benefit. Easements constitute another method through which open space lands can be acquired. Easements differ from the fee simple purchase of a property in that they are typically used to acquire only partial rights to a parcel. As such, they can be in two forms, either affirmative or negative. Affirmative easements are those which grant the city and the pUblic the right to use land for specific purposes. Negative easements on the otherhand, prohibit the use of land by the public and more importantly, specifically restrict the uses to which an owner may put his land. Some types of conservation easements can be considered as negative since they limit land uses to such activities as farming, wetlands, or scenic easements along highways. Easements as a method of acquiring open space are an effective proced- ure since they permit local governments to stretch budget dollars in the provision of recreational facilities. Regulation A second method of acquiring open space is through regulatory means. Through the use of zoning and subdivision ordinances, local municipalities have control over open space areas. Of these regulatory tools, zoning is most often utilized. Two general xypes of zoning ordinances exist which are used to provide open space. The first type, known as development ( .zoning includes provisions such as cluster zoning. Schemes . r-S ( such as this involve both park lands and open space areas since cluster zoning permits the grouping of structures thereby freeing up additional lands for park use. The second type known as natural resource zoning, takes a some- what opposite approach since it is used to prohibit structures from identified areas. Typically, this control method is used to protect marshes, floodplains, agricultural land, and other natural resources. The City of Chanhassen presently utilizes both of these mechanisms. . Subdivision ordinances can affect open space conservation and can implement its preservation through design restric- tions which regulate the layout of developments. Futhermore, as a part of such an ordinance, a city can require the dedication of permanent open space as a platting requirement. In cases where a muniCipality does not need additional park land, a fee in lieu of the dedication can be charged. This fee is usually calculated to be roughly equivalent to the value of any land parcels which are required under the ded- ication ordinance. land dedication requirements are justified on the grounds that a subdivision is responsible for providing recreational amenities to the residents who reside within it. The City of Chanhassen currently utilizes dedication as a means of providing open space and park areas. Taxation . ~ The third method of acquiring public open space is through taxation. Through the use of the tax structure, various incentives for the provision of open space can be offered. Included among these are tax exemption, preferential assessments, and tax deferrals. . Public open space, both parks and non-developed areas, are usually exempt from the payment of property taxes. Exemp- tions can be expanded to cover privately owned lands used as pUblic open space, with the degree of tax exemption depending on the amount of benefit or use afforded to the public. ~\. Preferential tax assessment as a method of providing open space has been used primarily for agricultural land. In operation, preferential tax assessments provide for varia- tions in the tax associated with land values. For example, under this method agricultural land located within a city would be assessed at its agricultural value rather than at its potential development value. In this case, the overall purpose of a preferential assessment is to retain agricul- tural land for farming purposes and thereby, preserve it as a type of open space. Another aid in preserving open space is the tax deferral process. Under this system, taxes on land located within . .~ . ~. (e r-6 a planned or existing open space area are deferred as long as the land remains in an open type land use. If the owner of the open space parcel decides to develop the land for non-open space uses, all deferred taxes have to be paid before the development Qains final approval. Common examples of the use of the tax deferral process include a golf course or a wooded tract. As urban development surrounds a public facility such as a golf course, private owners of such facilities are often faced with high taxes which in some cases may threaten the continued existence of the site as an open space area. The deferral of taxes on such a parcel would permit the facility to continue as a recrea- tional facility. Recreational Facilities .In analyzing the existing recreational facilities within a community, it is first necessary to define a zone of in- fluence. In its conceptual state, a zone of influence defines a hypothetical geographic area in which people are likely to travel to participate in recreational activities. For the purpose of this plan, the zone of influence is defined as the area which represents a maximum travel time of 25-30 minutes. The area depicted on the Zone of Influence Map should be viewed in general terms. Within this designated .area, the pUblic is likely to move about freely in order to partici- pate in various types of recreational activities. The delineation of this line does not however, imply that participation is unlikely outside of the zone. Major cultural and recreational activities outside of this area will draw users from within the zone. An example of this might be the participation by the public in boating and fishing on the St. Croix River. In this case, the St. Croix has certain amenities which draw users from a wider geographic area. In looking at the Zone of Influence Map, it becomes apparent that the demand for recreation occurs 4rregardless of political boundaries. Existing recreation areas outside of the City of Chanhassen exert an influence on the Chanhassen population while recreational facilities within the City exert an influence on the population outside the Chanhassen municipal boundaries. The migration into . Chanhassen to utilize city recreation facilities will be the strongest in neighboring communities which have not been active in developing park and open space lands which meet the needs of their residents. r-7 ( " .:;:;" IUUI( LillO L..U ~.n['YILL[ '~~ I MU'O e ~ WASHING TO -~ I; GRaNT I I ST. I q c,.. ..' , .... c. I :0---,.:.Q.,m:::! r !HOUW-~1J ~~---~"--- I jol"Q.....MI I Iii' ~~ CU.;.: . . .;T<..F.iFiJ;"U"i!~~.Jfft ....,.i LUll ILMO I WOODIUI, r- vt.~lllIOfrw I o : W.'.'LLlO_ I I I -_.J.______L-__ I I I I n [)Ir~ noli I I I ..'DfOR I . ""H[T . I rUR[K_ C'STL[ ROCK I . ,. ."alf I I . . ~ I I ......TO.. I 00 ___L___~]_{jM..J.___.l--~:O+' _____ :___,___l_____ I -r ,- IHt.OO~"H ~ I I .. 0'"" (7 I I I MILt.!> 10 l~ 20 2~ I ",j;U"'\.lll ''''&1111I'(\''::''- I ...1 I I I I SCoOTA J 1__ _ _.l....-- .J__ i ...,,: i Recreational Zone of Influence (\ e. (e ((e ~. r-8 Facility Inventory - Regional Facilities As a prerequisite to analyzing specific park sites, a classification scheme for various types of recreation areas should be established. Initially, parks and open space areas can be broken down into four ownership/manage- ment categories: federal, state, regional and local. Federal, state and local facilities outside the Chanhassen municipal boundary are not included in the site analysis portion of this study. The chart entitled Metropolitan Recreation Open Space System portrays the definitions, service area boundaries, and site requirements for various park types, Regional Open Space Regional recreation open space is defined as areas to which the public has access and which, because of their natural environment character and development, offer recreational opportunities that attract large numbers of people irrespec- tive of pOlitical boundaries. The attraction of such an area can be in its uniqueness as a facility or because of the existence of notable natural resource features. In the Twin City Metropolitan Area, the regional recreation open space system consists of five components: regional parks, regional park reserves, regional trail corridors, regional historic parks, and regional special use areas. Within the City of Chanhassen, three of these five facilities are presently in existence. Minnewashta Regional Park lake Minnewashta Regional Park is located on eas rner of lake Minnewashta, lying southwest junctio f State Highway 7 and 41. At the pres this facil is in the acquisition stage alt minor develop may take place as early of 1979. Origina ans called for th of 394.14 acres. Of's total, 37 by the fall of 1980. time, h some summer entual acquisition res should be acquired e ta Regional Park Schematic lve and p ive activities are planned for the par lte. Planned a 'ities include picnicking, as' ing beach, a boat laun 'n9 facility, camping area ature center and interpretive a, active and a nature demonstration and stud ea. development plans will be submitted to the 'ty fo view and comment before they are approved by the unty. The city review will consist primarily of an I ~ ~ Q) +J ::J +J .- +J C/') ..0 ::J C/') II ( Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is located on the northeast corner of Lake Minnewashta, southwest of the intersection of State Highways 7 and 41. The facility was originally estabHshErl as a plrk in the late 1970's aoo has been in the development stage since that time. land area in the park totals 350 acres. The development of park facilities is being da1e in accordance with the park's original master plan. Existing facilities include two boat accesses, one of which is unrestricted accommodating 25 vehicles and the other which is restricted to 10 hp motors having parking for 10 vehicles. Additionally, a swinming beach, picnic areas, a picnic shelter and groomed cross country ski trails are currently available for public use. Future plans call for additional facilities including a bath house, maintenance shop, addi tional picnic shelters, a nature interpretive center, expaooed picnic areas, additional parking, an open field area, a tot lot and expanded utility improvements such as restrc:x:xns and drinking water. Lake Minnewashta Regional Park continues to be operate:) aoo maintained by Carver County. Funding for facilities comes from the Metropolitan Council. The Metropolitan Council maintains a policy stating that a prime purpose of regional parks is to provide recreational facilities which are not found in municipal parks. Because of this, Lake Mimewashta Regional Park will not contain ball diarronds, temis courts, mckey rinks or other active facilities in the future. ( ~ . . . I( . ((e \. r-9 Metropolitan Recreation Open Space System COMPONENT MINI-PARK USE Speclallz~ lacllitll!s that serve I concentr.tKt or IimitKt populltion or specillc group such IS tots or anior citinns; mlY be in locations IUCh as Ipartment comptelles, town- house developments, or commeral centers. SERVICE AREA Us than 1/4 mile SITE Less than 1 Icre SITE ATTRIBUTES SITE LOCATION NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PLAYGROUND Proximitv to el. mentarv schools. Area lor intense recreational eetivites such 15 field lIiImes, court g.mes, crafts, app.ratus .rfl, Skiting, neighborhood centers. 1/4 to 112 mile radius to serve . popul.tion of 4,000 to 5,000 (neighborhood) 3-5 neighborhoods (community") COMMUNITY PLAYFIELD Are. for intense recrellionil flcilitit!'S such .s Ithletic fields .nd swimming pools; could include neighborhood use. 10.25 eeres 25.50 eeres Physiogr.phy suited for intense develop- ment. Physiographv suited for intense development. Proximitv to second- ary school Ind other public facilities. COMMUNITY PARK 3-5 neighborhoods (community") Area 01 natural or ornamental qUilltv for outdoor recreation such.. WilkIng. viewing, sitting. picnICkIng; could h.ve IOme Ileld Ind court ga_s. 25.50 eeres Affords natural f"tures with Vir iell phvsio- .,aphic intfft!'St. Proximity to commu. nit V facilil ies !r where resources Ire lV.il.ble. REGIONAL PARK 3-5 communities. Where natur~1 r. lOurc. occurs - plrticul.rly wiler. Area 01 n.tural or orn._nlll qUitlttv for nitur.orientKt outdoor recreition such .s picnicking, boating, fishing, lWimming, skiing. hiking, .. amping. Area of natural qUllity for natur.orientKt outdoor nc:rellion such IS lIiewing and studying nature, wildlife habitll, conservltion, cam- ping, picnicking, hiking. .. fishing. County Multi-county REGIONAL PARK RESERVE 200.500 leres (100 acre minimum) 1000 + ac:rfS; suf" fieient . ..a to ..compass the resource _isioned for presff. Wltion. Complete natural .tting contiguous to Wiler bod.es or Wlter courses where possible. Diversity of unique resources, i..., tope. ., .phy, lakes, str.ams. INrshts, flora. faulll, Where resource oc:c:ur5. LINEAR PARK (Trails, parkw.ysl Area deve10pKt for one or more v.rying modes of rec. reation.ltravel such IS hiking. bikIng, snowmo- bilIng. horseback ridIng, CtOsscountry skiinllo ea- noeinllo .. drill.ng. Sufficienl width to provide mlllimum protection of resource . maximum -; ...f1icitnt IIngth to ~plish purpose. Utilire _made "/~ naturatlinear resources IUc:h IS utilily corridors, rights.of.wlV, drainage WIVS, bluff lines, vegetation pat. terns, n 1OMIs. Wh.re linear r. lOurc:e occurs. Link components of nc:rtltion system. Link other community tac:ilities suc:h IS Id'oools, library, enet commercial artlS. HISTORIC PARK An. which preserlrft, main- tains. .nd .nterprets buildings. sites. and obJects of h.$loric:at and .rcheologlcal significance. Sufficienl area to en. compass fac:ilily or resource. Historially signifi. Clnt - reprewnt the broad cultural, poli- tal. economic, milotary, or social history; lSIoc:ialed with h;.toric:.I'.ure; architectural specimen; major OM'CheologiClI site. Large enough to prOIec:t all signifi. ant resources. Where resource occurs; wtwre event oc:c:urred. SPECIAL USE Site ...h~" needed 8nd .ppropriate. 5J>ec:.loc .and.. d appliC.lble III dtsored _. Are. prOviding $pl!C.loled or sing!. purpose rec""ttOnal let;v.t,.., such II gol' c:oures, nalur. centers, marinas, 1005, conSf""lori", arborptum, arenlS. gun clubs. .Communlty in this conlnt is. .,oup.ng 01 n"lIhborhoods.1I dtlirwd Ibovt, and not a unit of p_""t. Appropriate 10 perlicular Iptc:ial use. r-lO ( alysis of development plans to as~ure consistency wi development standards, providing that final dev 1ans are in accordance with the developed mas (( purpose of the Lake Minnewashta ona1 Park is to fu1 1 the regional recreation needs the popula- tions of the ities of Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria. A mechanism h been established to solic. citizen inout from each of th e jurisdictions into t overall deve;op- ment process. An dvisory committee been established consisting of two resentatives fr Chanhassen, one from Chaska, one from Vic ria, and one rom the county park commission. The purpo of this mmittee will be to review the county's developmen lan a make recommendations to the Carver County Park Co is on pertaining to the plan. It is intended that the rep entatives of each city will serve as liaisons between respective city councils and the county. This co itte is scheduled to be estab- lished when the county gins pr aration of detailed development plans or on request the City of Chanhassen prior to that time. As mentioned pre ously, the Minnewasht Regional Park is currently in t acquisition stage with .or facility development p. jected sometime in 1984. B ore that time however, so facility development will occu ,Present estimates 11 for the installation of a road , parking area, bo launching facility, and control gate uring the f 1980. The opportunity also exists for e interim the regional park by the City of Chanhass~n ovided tha such uses are consistent with overall plans. T ablishment of picnic areas may be appropriate as an terim use. Arboretum The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum located on the western edge of Chanhassen, serves as a regional special use facility. The arboretum consists of 580 acres, the majority of which is in Chanhassen with smaller land parcels being located in both Chaska and Victoria. Maintenance and staffing for the arboretum is provided by the University of Minnesota. l~ The major attraction of the arboretum is the facility itself. Some 4,000 species and cultivars of ornamental and native plants are located on the site. This display draws users from throughout the Metropolitan Area, particularly during the spring when materials are in bloom and again in the fall when the Fall Festival is held. This festival has attracted as many as 10,000 visitors. . . ~ ~ Q) ~ :J ~ .- ~ V') ..c :J V') . . ((e ((e \~ r-11 In addition to the plant viewing function of the Arboretum, the facility is also involved in activities ranging from research to educational programs. Breeding and research programs to improve the hardiness and landscape qualities of plant materials, flower exhibits, nature hikes, and horticultural classes all are typical activities. National Wildlife Refuge The third facility in Chanhassen which can be considered regional in importance is the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Like the Minnewashta Regional Park, the Wildlife Refuge is still in the acquisition stage. Eventual plans call for the acquisition of approximately 6,600 acres providing a linear greenbelt stretching from Fort Snelling to the town of Carver. The stated objectives of the wildlife refuge are: 1. To preserve a critical portion of the Minnesota River Valley with its wildlife and natural habitat. 2. To provide an urban wildlife area for birdwatching, photography, nature study, hunting, fishing and other wildlife oriented activities. 3. To provide a unique educational resource to all ages by assisting with field studies of environmental inter- relationships, stimulating curiosity and investigation of living things by offering a variety of first hand outdoor experiences. In order to realize identified objectives, major program areas have been identified. Included are wildlife production and maintenance, wildlife and weltland appreciation, environ- mental education, research and scientific studies, fishing and hunting, and historic preservation. Within Chanhassen, the wildlife refuge is scheduled to encompass the entire southern section of the community. At the present time, the land bounded by U.S. Highways 169 and 212 on the north and Highways 169 and 101 on the west, and by the Chanhassen border on the east and south is part of the land acquired for the refuge. The land lying to the west of this site bounded by U.S. Highway 212 on the north, the Minnesota River on the south, and the Chanhassen municipal limit on the east and west will eventually become part of the refuge. Because of the size of the refuge, a substantial amount of time will be required for the acquisition of all projected land parcels. Due to the immense size of the project and r-12 . f( consequently, the high cost, several allocation methods will be used. In its final form, the refuge will consist of parcels owned by the federal government, the state, municipalities, and in some cases, by private owners through the provision of easements. Upon completion, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge will contain facilities for camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, bicycling, snow- mobiling, and nature study, all of which will provide a direct recreational benefit to both Chanhassen and the Metro population as a whole. . Facility Inventory - Chanhassen {( Historically, the development pattern of cities has evolved around a central tract of open space - the city park. Often, these parks are one SQuare block in area and usually serve as a focal point for the community. Facilities include a band shell, fountain, or sitting area; all of which promote social interaction. An analysis of area communities portrays this pattern. In the City of Minneapolis, Loring Park serves this function while in Chaska, the town square idea is portrayed by the Chaska City Park. Because of Chanhassen's historic development pattern, the evolution of it's park system has been somewhat different. Chanhassen's development as a suburban community has produced a park system which, although different in format from the traditional central city park, has 1n reality developed 1n somewhat the same manner. Instead of the central town square park, Chanhassen has established a community park which serves as the primary recreational facility. This site is supple- mented by a series of neighborhood parks which provide recreational opportunities within close proximity to the residential population. These facilities combined with other open space areas constitute the existing recreational open space system. The success of the park system within a community depends on a number of factors. Certainly, sound planning, placement, and design are primary determinants. One feature however, stands out as a critical factor which often can make the difference between a good park system and an excellent one. That factor is natural diversity. Natural features can provide favorable factors in the establishment of viable open space areas. Such factors as tree cover, topographic diversity, lakes, streams, vistas, and marsh areas can add immensely to the overall success of a park system. Fortunately, all of these exist within Chan- hassen and these characteristics, coupled with the strong established park tradition within the community, form the basis for the proviSion of a park system in Chanhassen which can be considered second to none. . (\. . 1(. a. t. r-13 Municipal park facilities can be considered as falling into one of four categories: mini-parks, neighborhood park-play- grounds, community playfields, and community parks. The definitions and characteristics of each of these 1s indicated on the chart entitled Metropolitan Recreation Open Space System. In addition to these, other facilities may be used for recreation which do not totally fall within these categories. The following facilities comprise the existing Chanhassen Park System. Name: Cathcart Park Type: Neighborhood Park Size: 3 acres Facilities: Tennis Court Hockey Rink Baseball Diamond Warming House Basketball Court Play Equipment Comments: Cathcart Park is located in the extreme northwest corner of Chanhassen. This park is unique because while it lies totally within Chanhassen, the facility is maintained by the City of Shorewood. The park consists of a level site surrounded by a church on the north and resid~ntial uses on the east, west, and south. Some vegetation exists on the site but the majority of the facility is devoted to active play space. Name: Minnewashta HeiQhts Park Type: Neighborhood Park Size 2 acres Facilities: Ice Skating Rink Picnic Area Open Space Volleyball Comments: Minnewashta Heights Park covers four residential lots in the Minnewashta Heights Addition. Some tree cover exists on the site and several depressional areas are frequently damp, particularly in the spring. Herman Field ype: ood Park Size: 11.3 acr Facilities: None Comments: This N ~ Q) ....., ::J ....., .- ....., V) ..c ::J V) ( 12 Name: Herman Field Type: Neighborhood Park Size: 11.75 Facilities: None . Comments: Herman Field is presently lI'ldeveloped. A master plan for the park calls for a ball field, picnic shelter, play lot, off street parking arrl various areas for clirrbing arrl imaginative play, all interconnected by a walkway system. It is anticipated that development of the facility will begin during the summer of 1987. ( Name: lake Ann Park Type: Community Park/playfield Size: 98 acres Facilities: Tennis COurt Ball Diamonds (3), 1 lighted Swimming Beach Picnic Area Play Equipment Tot Lot Na tural Wooded ,Area Open Space Volleyball Horseshoes Soccer (Fall) Trails Boa t Access . Comments: Lake Ann Park is located in the central developed portion of the o:xmll.llity on State Higtway 5, approximately 1/2 mile west of County Road 17. The topography of the site is gently rolling arrl the western quarter of the park is in dense tree cover. This natural diversity affords a variety of both active and passive uses. A swimming beach is located on Lake Ann which forms the park's northern boundary. During the summer months, lifeguards supervise the swimming area. The eastern portion of the park is largely lI'ldeveloped. The park master plan calls for three additional ball fields, parking, soccer and hockey rinks. During 1987, it is anticipated that a picnic shelter arrl concession starrl will be constructed in the central portion of the park. Additionally, future plans call for a new picnic Shelter/community room adjacent to the swimming beach area. \. . (. r. \ . Name: Greenwood Soores Park Type: Neighborhood Park Size: 3.6 acres Facilities: Boat Access Picnic Area Beach Area- take Ann Comments: Greenwood Soores Park is essentially t.ndeveloped at the present time. Facilities on the site include a boat access (carry in only) which is suitable for canoes and small sailboats. '!he site slopes from east to west toward b::>th lakes with a drainageway roughly bisecting the tract. Tree cover within the park is extensive. Although little development has taken place on the site, Greenwood Soores is considerErl to be an important component of the Chanhassen Park System. The area offers great potential because of the mature vegetation am access to both take Lucy and take Ann. In 1986, the city completed a bituminous trail which camects Greenwood Soores Park and Lake Ann Park arourrl the eastern side of Lake Ann. In the near future, a tot lot and volleyball court will be built in Greenwood Soores Park. Name: Meadow Green Park Type: Neighborhood Park Size: 18.2 acres Facilities: Ball Oianorrls (2) Basketball (1/2 court) Tot Lot Soccer (Fall) Off-Street Parking Picnic, Tables Trail Easements Comments: Meadow Green Park was acquired as a part of the Chaparral development. Existing facilities serve b::>th neighborhood users and residents from other portions of the comrm.llity. The eastern edges of the park will remain as natural areas because of the presence of a creek and run-off detention pond. Future facilities are likely to include tennis courts. Name: Carver Beach Playground Type: Neighborhood Park Size: 2 acres Facilities: Play Equipment Open Field Baseball Basketball Ice Ska ting Comments: Carver Beach Playground, located on Carver Beach Road consists of a rectangular, level site. Very little vegetation is present as most of the park is devoted to active use accoomodating primarily casual game activities. irver Beach !I( V')rhood Park 8, 3S !s: Tot Lot Beach Area Picnic Area Trail . ': Carver Beach is a lineal tract of land on the western edge of Lotus lis facility serves primarily as a neig}i)orhood access to the lake and . serve the public at large due to a lack of parking. The southern part lte contains mature tree cover. hassen ed for ry of marsh . is now re used fion may t:ility. trtun i ty lkways, )rth Lotus Lake Park 3ig}i)orhood 3 acres !s: ~e ;: North Lotus Lake Park is located al Pleasant View Road. The site ron north to south toward Lotus Lake with the upland area having been in )s and the lower lake areas in wetland vegetation. The size of the ~ its access to Lotus Lake make this park an important recreational . .1y canpleted master plan calls for constructial of a ball diamond/soccer ~ ..,t, tennis courts, skating rink, sliding hill, picnic shelter and et king. Facility construction will begin in 1987. shore opment swale . hanhassen Pond Park ::mnunity Park 6 acres es: Viewing Stand Tra 11 Off-Street Parking .s: Chanhassen Pond Park was acquired as part of the residential nent of the Western Hills subdivision. The topography of the site : it suitable for only passive recreational uses, primarily, the ial of waterfowl. The park has been classified as a community park t does not serve the demand for active facilities fran the surrounding n additial to city owned land, a 4.65 acre conservation easement was I to the city as part of the plat of Chan Vista. Since private nent is excluded from the area, the park is effectively a 20 acre . " . f( . (( . \. Lake Ann Park Community Park/Playfield 62 acres ities: Tennis Court Baseball Fields (3) Swimming Beach Picnic Area Play Equipment Tot Lot Natural Wooded Area Open Space Comments: located in the centra aeveloped portion of the mmunity on State Highway 5, app ximately ~ mile west of nty Road 17. The topography the site is gently rolling an he western half of the par is in dense tree cover. is natural diversity aff rds a variety of both acti and passive uses. A wimming beach is located on La e Ann which forms t park's northern boundary. Our g the summer mon s, lifeguards supsupervise the swimmin area. Access 0 Lake Ann Park is by city permit with a 79 resident ee of $2.00 and a non-resident fee of $12. ak uc -Lake Ann Neighborhood Park Size: 3.6 acres Facilities: Boat Access Picnic Area Beach Area - r-14 Comments: Lake Lucy-Lake n Park is sentially undeveloped at the present time. Fa ities on the ite include a boat access (carry in only) ;ch is suitable or canoes and small sailboats. The te slopes from eato west toward both lakes with a dra ageway roughly bis ting the tract. Tree cover within t park is extensive. A ough little development has ta n place on the site, Lake ucy-Ann Park is considered to an important component of e Chanhassen Park System. T area offers great potential b ause of the mature vegetat' n and access to both lake Lucy an lake Ann. Name: ype: Size: 18 Faciliti Chaparral Park is a recent acquisition as a resu of the Chaparral-New Horizons Development. Planned fac' ities include areas for both passive and active play. Sa ball, tennis, a play area, football-soccer, and ice ating will be accommodated in the active spaces which ill cover a majority of the site. The eastern edges of N ~ (1) ....., ::J ....., -- ....., V') .c ::J V') r-lS ( he park will remain as natural areas because of the presence a creek and run-off detention pond. A trailway will nder through this area. arver Park Neighborhood Park Si ze: acres Facilit, s: Play Equipment Open Field Baseball Basketball ce Skating Comments: Carv Park located on Carver Beach ad consists of a rectangular, level site. Very little veg ation is present as most 0 the park is devoted to ac ve use accommodating both rganized and casual gam activities. (( Name: Carver Beach Type: Nei ghborhood Size: 7.8 acres Facilities: Boat launchi Beach Area Comments: Carver Beach is a western edge of lotus Lake. T as a neighborhood access to th pUblic at large due to a lack part of the site contains ma tract of land on the facility serves primarily ke and does not serve the rking. The southern e cover. Name: Lotus lake Park fype: Neighborhood Size: 23 acres Facilities: None Comments: lotus La at the present, to south toward 1 n row crops an The size of th this park an Park has been recentl ndeveloped. The site sl es from north us Lake with the upland are having been the lower lake areas in wetlan vegetation. parcel and its access to lotus L e make portant future recreational facili ame: Wes rn Hills Park ype: Ne. hborhood Park Size: 1 acres Facilit es: None {\. Comm ts: Western Hills Park was acquired as part of the res. ential development of the Western Hills subdivision. To ate, no development has taken place on this site. It projected that an entrance will be provided and some lanting wtll take place during the summer of 1979. The . N ~ OJ -6-J ::J .~ . -6-J V') ..c ::J V') . I( . ((. ~~ r-16 pography of the site renders it suitable for only passive r reational uses. The pond area is a popular site for wat: r fowl. Chanhassen Estat s eighborhood Park acres Play Area Baseball Diamond Comments: nhassen Estates Park lies on the so hem end of the Chanha en Estates development. Approxim e1y 1.7 acres of the p k is now being used for the p1a area and ballfield. A s vice road skirts the norther oundary of the site to p vide access to a lift stat. n. The balance of the pa is marsh area consistin largely of cattail vegetation. Chanhassen Estates Pa is now classified as a neig orhood park because he limited facilities are used p imarily by area re dents. In the future however, this c ssification may' change as the park may become more signifi nt as a comm ity-wide facility. Rice Marsh lake and the rrounding rsh area afford an excellent opportunity for he deve1 ment of a natural area. Through the provision of wa kways, bservation and study of aquatic plants and animals c 1d cur. Name: Bandimere Heights type: Neighborhood Park S i z e : 2 . 5 acre s Facilities: None ocated on Kiowa Trail is park was acquired at the present consists of a vered with small 10 density and fac lity exists. Comments: Bandimere on the western shore of as part of a subdivisio development a is void of any facili es. The park si swa1e area, with the urrounding slopes trees. Development round this park is hence, little dema for the use of the Park Park es one Name: Bluff Cre Type: Communi Size: 20.6 a Facilities: Comments: luff Creek Park is part of the drainage for Bluff reek. The site drops from a northernelev of appro imately 900 feet down to the 700 foot e1evat the Mi esota River floodplain. This ravine provides e of th most dramatic vistas in the community affording a view cross the floodplain and into the City of Shakopee. Due 0 topographical constraints, this parcel will serve on as the preservation of the drainage system but has t potential to provide a future link in a pedestrian orridor system paral1el1ing Bluff Creek. N ~ (1) ...., ::J ...., .- ...., V') ..c ::J V') (( (( \" iC=J o 0 o . Lotus Lake ~ Lotus Lake Park '-==200. r-17 . omit . . ---- north . d. '. r-18 Hall Sit mmunity Park/Playfield Size: 2. es Facilities: Comments: Hall site is presentl oted to recreation. With the c roximity of ng, this area receives community wide user arily to organized activities such as hockey. In addition to city parks, other facilities both public, semi-public, and private provide recreation spaces. Schools are notable examples among this group. Within Chanhassen, two public schools exist: The Chanhassen Elementary School and Minnetonka West Junior High. They provide the following facilities. Name: Chanhassen Elementary School Type: Public School Size: 10 acres (recreation area) Facilities: Baseball Diamonds Tennis Courts Football/Soccer Field Play Equipment Running Track Open Space Comments: The site is relatively flat with some slope on the western edge and has little or no existing vegetation. Name: ainnetonka West Junior High School Type: Public School Size: 15 acres (recreation area) Facilities: Hockey Rink Football Field Tennis Courts Baseball Diamonds Field Hockey Indoor Swimming Pool Open Space In addition to the pUblic schools, one parochial school provides recreation space. St. Hubert's Catholid School which is located on the eastern edge of the business area is utilized for some recreational activities. A play.area, ball diamond, and open space comprise facilities that are used primarily by the surrounding residents. N ~ Q) ..e..J :J ..e..J .- ..e..J V'J ..c :J V'J '( PARK I ( .... Cathcart Mwta. Heights Herman Field Lake Ann Park Greenwood Shores Chaparral Carver Beach Carver Lotus Lake Western Hills Chantiassen Est. Bandimere Hts. Bluff Creek City Hall ~, Chan. Elem. Mtka. West .\-. , ;, r-19 FACiliTY r. ... u - W (I) as 0 (I) = .. Cl)ca ~o __ 61;!! ,cCl): XA. (I) C r. = .. ca 'ii " C :a CI) .. C f _.Ecasca!r.-c: U -c:fIJ U >-ii1; c::! ~cafl)!.E-'i u.. c-ei Ci ~fI)CI).a~-eCl)cauu "caCl)C: c: Cl)CI)c~=(I)..i>-ccC:So1;8cs!~,c e:.~ i 8 CD ~ ~ ca .!! ~.!i I . goo 5 . t ca g _fI)_r..a~~,c~_~Ofl)S,c(l)...~~_ NP 3 . . . . . . .i I ' T ; . I i NP 2 . . i. ! ! , I NP 12 U N 0 E V!E L 0 PiE 0 . I CP 58 . . .. '.. .. . . NP 4 ,. I . I. NP 18 U N 0 E!V:E L O:PiE,D NP 8 I I ! .' .. : NP 2 . . . . i ,.: I NP 23 U N 0 E:V:E'L'OIP E 0 I NP 10 I I . I NP 30 . .,. I I I .. I NP 3 U N 0 E V E'L'O PED CP 21 U N 0 E V,E:L OIP E 0 NP 3 . . . . . I I. . , I - - . . . I ,. . . - - . . . I . . .1. Facility Tabulation_ . ~ .... rtS ..r::. u Q) a -c c. :J . - (e ~ r-20 Semi-public and private facilities compose the final categories of recreational spaces. In Chanhassen, private facilities exist on both small and large scales. Major facilities include the leach Resort and the Bluff Creek Golf Course. leach Resort offers camping, picnicking, swimming, and boat rentals during the summer months. Bluff Creek provides an 18-hole golf course which is open to the public. The American legion in Chanhassen comprises a major semi-public facility. Adjacent to the legion building is a baseball diamond which is used for both organized and casual games. The remainder of the private facilities are composed of land parcels used primarily by segments of the residential population. Most of these areas are lake access points, the usage of which is restricted to designated residential lots. In some of these residential outlots, other recreational facilities such as tennis courts are provided. A detailed analysis of private recreational facilities will not be conducted as part of this report. At the pOint in time in which these private facilities become extensive enough to diminish the demand for municipal facilities, these areas will be considered. At the present time however, these areas provide services to only a minor percentage of the total population. Demand Recreational needs have increased dramatically in recent years. Outdoor activities are recognized as a prime way to spend leisure time, keep physically fit, and provide a common activity for families. Higher living standards and reduced work weeks have also contributed to an upsurge in outdoor recreation. It is interesting to note however, that the average number of hours worked has not significantly declined in recent years, according to national surveys. This is due in part to more people working two jobs and the higher labor force participation rates for women. Factors which determine recreation participation rates can be grouped into eight categories. These categories were established in a 1960 national recreation study conducted by the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission and are still valid today. Population: Population is the single most important factor in determining the demand for recreation. As the population increases, the demand for recreation increases accordingly. Age: Younger persons are more likely to participate in all recreation activities. Generally, pursuits become fewer and more passive as a person grows older. CITY OF CHAHHASSEH . 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator DATE: September 9, 1987 At the last meeting, there were questions and concerns about the time limit set on the meetings. Id like to bring everyone up to date as to why that policy was set and make some suggestions. The Park and Recreation Commission agendas were getting quite lengthy as summer approached and meetings were going until mid- night or later. A number of commissioners whose jobs require them to be at work early, expressed their concerns as they felt . perhaps sound decisions were not being made at such a late hour. It was then agreed that the commission would meet twice a month with the understanding that no new items would be taken after 10:00 p.m. Staff felt this was a reasonable arrangement and has made every effort to put items needing immediate attention at the oeginning of the agenda. I still believe this arrangement is reasonable and would suggest the following as a format to each agenda item: 1. Staff presentation 2. Audience comments 3. Each commissioner makes their brief comments 4. A motion is made and seconded 5. Final discussion 6. Vote This is the procedure at the Council meetings and usually works pretty well. The Park and Recreation Commission is no longer the informal group it once was and I feel if we are to cover all of the agenda items we will have to make a conscious effort to stick to the business at hand. . . CITY OF CHAIHASSEI 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation coordinato:R_A October 9, 1987 /0:;; DATE: SUBJ: Community Connections I just wanted to remind everyone that our meeting scheduled for October 13, will not be held. Instead, the Commission has decided to attend Community Connections to be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chanhassen Elementary School Library. .e Please plan to attend this very important event. Todd will be speaking on programs, park development and acquisition, and aobut the Commission. I would like the Commissioners to take an active role in talking to people aoout what they would like to see hap- pen in Chanhassen, as well as answer any questions. We will have a table set up with a map of the City highlighting each park and photos of parks. We will also have brochure information available. Again, I think this is as important as a regular meeting and urge you to attend. Please call Todd Hoffman at 937-1900 if you are unable to be there. e