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2 Request for Info Chan Comm Ct C OF 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director DATE: May 21, 2002 Building Inspections Phone. 952.227.1180 Fax. 952.227.1190 SUB J: Initiate Development of Request for Information Package: Chanhassen Community Center Engineering P~o,ne: 9522271160 ~ ~D~.,,2,,1170 Finance ;~., 952227..~i10 Park & Recreation P<:' e. [~52.227.t 120 F?.,. 952 2271110 Pnsn6 952.2271400 Fp: 952.227 ~404 Planning & Natural Resources P':~e 9522271130 On Monday, May 13, 2002, the City Council acted to charge the Park and Recreation Commission with the duty of preparing a "request for information" package. This request to be delivered to private and public recreation services providers as a means of ascertaining their' interest in partnering with the City on the project of building a community center facility in Chanhassen. 'Fhe attached charge statement has been prepared to guide the commission in your work. The accompanying materials are a compilation of assorted past resource pieces associated with this topic. Discard the ones you find of nc, use and make some notes on the materials you find helpful. This is a wide-open process, which, due to our timeline needs to be narrowed in an expeditious manner. But what an exciting first step in seeking to meet a need that has been clearly identified for us by the citizens of Chanhassen. I look forward to working with the commission on this task! Public Works 1591 Park Roaa Faa,ne: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Pho:~e: ~52.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site .. ,,, . r,l.,~~ ~ t,.,,.cl..., ~ ;h4s~n.rr, n.us G:\park\th\request forth formation Reques for :[nforme ion Chenhessen Community Cen er Charge Statement Goal What is the purpose of the group? Results Desired Product expected from the group. Scope of Responsibility & Level of Authority Who does the group report to? Timeline When is the project due? Next meeting date. Resources Available What other expertise is available & who are those resources? Communication What strategies will be used to communicate? Expectations for Membership Names and numbers of those present, member's responsibilities. The Park and Recreation Commission is charged with the duty of preparing a request for information packet to deliver to private and public recreation service providers. To ascertain the level of interest that private and public recreation service providers have in joining a partnership with the City in building a community recreation facility. The Commission shall report to the City Council their findings. The Commission does not have authority to represent the City Council. May ;~9: ~[nitial work by Park & Recreation Commission. ~Tune 10: Present work outline to City Council. ~Tune ;~5: Final work by Park & Recreation Commission. ~Tuly 8: Present final report to City Council. The Commission has the authority to consult with any outside resource/information sources it deems necessary. The Commission will provide written reports via the Park and Recreation Director to the City Council. The members of the Park & Recreation Commission are expected to conduct background fact finding consultations and come to meetings prepared to discuss their discoveries. An extra meeting on ~Tune 1-~[th may be required to complete this charge. ~esults in~~t Icl was no't'Well~:~i~ Ig~ ~mphasiz~d that' m~l ~1~ for ~ for 5~ ng Pion~ Ri~ o p~sed ~o new ~eL ~o~ ~ ~e o~sM a new high ~ ~ Fall 2006 ~d house t~ CHS for s. ~ere would also ~guratio~ at high le school. ~ said she was ~om ~mily, felt ~at dd mean more o~ ~udents to p~ici- a~uch as Amy o~ pre-schooler, figh schools me~t ~uld pa~icipate in vities also. :hoolsP Jim Weyg~d sup- ~ ~o hi~ schools d like ~ s~ these nt communities as ~pus. He said he ss ~ "a p~icu- ," but he w~ con- ,ple involv~ in : likely ~o ~ inter- md ~ey may not f ~e voting corn- not ~ as-~h~l, ~ia people · :-,..: .... , ........~ School BOard'C~mlr' Mary Welch leads a group' of ParticiPants''t'' recent facil.i~iestask force feed,... baok'Sb~iOli;:" ' ' er WOuld like to see a SCt;o°l built there sometime in the future. Chaska Mayor Bob Roepke also said it was "avery positive meeting," and he was imPressed, with the qual- ity of discussions. Feeling a strong need not to split the community, he said it was difficult to make a de- finitive decision on the high school until the specific sites were dis- cussed. Roepke also said that it is impor- tant for residents to understand the financial impact on individual prop- erties. As an example, what would be the tax impact o~t a $300,000 home in order to fund school facilities. Teacher Laura Schullo said that she felt the district needed to educate the community on the consequences for the [carrYing environment if schools aren't built and enrollment keeps rising. "Will we close a school? Will I have 35 kids in my class- room?" Bob Lippert, ofChanhassen, w~h. children in the secondary levels said he thoUght the community would spond more positively if they had more of an educational plan rather than] a facility plan. He said the dis- trict was merely,talking about bricks and mortar and he thought there was a need to "speak to the hear~ rather than the head." . . High school, community ce By Melissa Gilman S'r^~ Wva'rs]~ The Chanhassen.City Council expressed interest in seeing a Dis- trict 112 high school located in Chanhassen during a work session Monday. District 112 estimates there will be about 2600 students in the high school in 2014. Findings from a recent survey indicate little support for a megasehool, s'o the school board is discussing options for'fa- cilities with district staff and the communities it serves. (See related story this page) May?~Linda Jansen wrote in a March commentary that pleased with its District 112, which powers agreements at Elementary School and the sen Recreation Center sen Elementary. School. the city woUld like to see partnership evolve: That the form of a combinati0n"hi school and'full center loC~ated in , The planning eOmmissi°n Wil~ directed to inVesti and potential costs Th~ council.and · ation discussing the' NI ! hing Sews Like a Bernina. Nothing:....-. ~ -. ..... .-? .~..~..--~.~, City of Chanhassen 2001 Residential Study Decision Resources, Ltd. Quality of Life 2001 City of Chanhassen Decision Resources Ltd. Reasons for Selecting City 2001 C~ty of Chanhassen Location I-k~sing Small Tm~ Feel Job Fam~ ~ 0 i i 11 10 ! 5 10 15 20 25 · 30 Mime.pois Eden Prairie Re~t ~ Re~t of Metro Ar~l Rural Mimesobl 0 Deci~.ion Resources. Ltd. Prior Residence 2001 City of Chanh3ssen 8 ' S 10 Like Most about City 200t City of Chanhassc, n Open 81aace Location 12 23 Peaceful 6 Nice Peoide 6 Sm. al To~3 12 Decm,~': Resou,ce~ Ltd 4 Like Least about City 2001 City of Chanhassen Nigh Taxe~ i~ 8 r Coundl 8 Growth 10 Dec!sion Resoume$, Ltd, RoadB 6 Tra~ 8 La~ Af~d ~ 4 Most Serious Issue Roads No Afford Houmg Flmmml Problem~ 0 2001 City of Chanhassen "1 ', 10 15 Perception of City 2001 City of Chanhasson 71 10 View of Community Both/Nether 3 A P~ace to Live 29 Relationship to Community Sense of Community No 71 o~y Fmr 20 General Sense of Spend Tax Dollars Community to Promote Yes 24 ~(.::::.,..-,- Re':,:xr:es Lt: Condition and Appearance I 59 Excel~ Good Ordy Fair Poor Unsure ImNelahboCnood Homes mNeighbo~od Yards I ~:¢:~,:.':': ~e~.cJ,::e~- ',t~ School District Quality Excele~ 22 Chaska 63 Residence On~ Fair 8 Poor 4 Unsure Quality of Education Taxes v. Services Increase to Mainlain Dec:sion Resources Ltd Cu~ for Decrease City Taxes and Services 2.001 City of Chanhassen Pemepllon of City Value ofc~ Pr~ Taxe~ Resources Ltd City Service Evaluations 2001 City of Chanhassen Ells 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ t~ Decl'~c,n Resources Ltd 120 Safety Issues :'..:~I City of Chanhassen Safe WaeJng Neighbored Victim of ~ Bim:k Pa~k Last Year 0 lO0 120 Sheriff's Department ?'0,:'~'I Cit., .: f (- ~,~n '~'..:?-n Excl4lnt 52 37 1 7 Conlad dudng Riling Ltd Solid Waste Management 200! Cit:/of Chanhr~c~tc.n Y~ Y~ No 53.0% CuCoside Recycling Community Waale Pn~lram PartidpMion Colle~on Day Pldicipl~ Code Enforcement 2001 City of Chanhassen Oeclsio~ Re~.o~rces Ltct N~ Tach F.n=~ Home Improvement Permit 2001 City of Chanha$.~en Dudng Past Year Se~ce Dimensions Home Improvement Handout 2001 City of Chanhassen Home Improvement Household Only Received Information Handout c-oou 4g0~J Po~ 309= On~ F~r 100% Rating of Content Dec,~m~ E'.~,:Jr.'e~ Ltd Inspection Department Home Improvement Household Only Inspection Depart'merit Enforcement of Rating State Building Code Requirements Empowerment Yes Yes 80.0% No 40.0% Have A Say about Way Things Run P,e~ '~r¢ e.~ Ltd No 20.0% Awareness Four out of Fi~e Newly Elected Mayor and City Council · :~'t ,,' ~'! ~ ......... ' ,' 14 V~/bllle U~7e 48 Know~edge of Work Job Approval Rating City Staff No~e N Al 35 First-Hand Contact On¥ Far 16 Unsure 33 Job Evaluation Rating 100% Salt Mixture 2001 City of Chanhassen Somewhal S~opomve 22 7 Suplx~ for Suppmt Change If Swirling Mixtures Cost Increases Average Commute Time :2001 City of Chanhassen 21 '-~lg 17 -' ~14- 5 or Less Ivllml~l 11-151~ 21-30 I~ 4~ Dec~ion Resources, Ltd Transportation Issues 5', ': t'., ~?f (:2%-.n!-~:.~,or'~ Excele~ Only Fair Good 43 Poor 5 16 10 5 · Satisfactory 10 43 ~ Ability ~o G~M Whm'e Needed in Reasonable Time Transit Service Rating Widen Roads 11 Transit Pdority 200 ', City c,f Ch~n ~ass,'m Widen Roads/Slm~ 37 7 Uneum 6 Expand Pub Trane 12 Ltd Pub Tran/Slmflg 24 4 Environmental Issues :"0::~i City of Ch::~r~hc~: :-c :'~ lgO~, Water Quality inCity Actions to City Emphasis on City Lakes Improve Lake Environmental Quality Concerns Taste Tap Water 2001 City of Chanh~sscn 51 41 water Pres~lra 0 2O [)¢cL~io~ Resources. Ltd Water Treatment Plant 2001 City of Chanhasse,,~ Favo~ ~ongly Favor 14 D% Strongly Oppose 29.0% Park and Recreation Fadlities 2001 City of Chanhassen 35.0% 4.0% Good Only Fair 51.0% 10.0% Lawn Sprinkling Policy 82 Awareness Agree Even/Odd Increase Penalty Tiered Water Rates Favor 21.0% Strongly Favor 30.0% Oppose ~K).~ Oppose 27.0% Ullsure Snowmobiles Ownership 38.0% Ban in Residential Areas 65.0% 31.0% C~y Ban Street Reconstruction 2",~:I Cit':/,:.f ,..na,,hass.:n T~x~ Off Al 48 5% 0 5 1~20 25 Park and Recreation Facilities 2001 City of Chanhassen 80 79 79 Dec~sion Re,;ource~ Ltd Needed Recreational Facilities 2001 City of Chanhassen 17 9 Decision Resources. Ltd 10 Appearance of Facilities and Parks -. ~ . Good 57 Rating of Appearance 2 ,Fair 7 Ue.-fis c,n Resc..:rces Ltd Favor 59 E~nding Amoent of NMural Areas in Exisl~g Parks Recreational Program Participation 2001 City of Chanh3ssen Yes De.':fsic. n Re.'.mJrces Ltd J Recreational Development 2001 City of Chanhassen MtlliCipII Golf Courtl Inclo~ Sv~rm-~ng Pool Comn~ Cefttar VVater Pa~ 0 I0 20 30 40 50 80 70 80 City Development 2001 Cit>, of Chanhasson Ye~ 40 TooFe~t 46 Wel..Pl~nnod for Futum Rate of Developme~ Dec,';,on Resources. Ltd. Community Characteristics ~.001 City of Chanhassen Number of Pe~ie C ondominlums/'rownhouses Affordable ~ T~~ 0 Re~ou~ces Ltd ~Too Many 20 40 ~0 80 100 120 Lifelong Care 2001 City of Chanhassen CurrenUUve-ln Care. 16 Live Family Iv~ember8', ', Senior Apartment Complex Cun'ent/Regubr Vl~lla 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 IIPreference I Restaurant Dining ---17 Imat-Dow. Restaurant ITake-OutJFast Food ~:c~::~,,:~ ~:e~::.?.~~ L~: Principal Shopping Area - ~, - ~ :'~ .: Taq~Cha. E6~', Prame lO 12 Contact City Facility ~.,~ ,, ~:: ..... . .... Yes 55 0% Wmt for Cotslesy o/s~ 45N°0% Ease et Trensec~on 0 20 40 60 80 100120 City Newsletter : ': :~.? '. ; "! :r' Readership of the Newslstter Format Rating Cable Television 2001 City of Chanhassen Overall Communications Performance 2001 City of Chanhassen Only Fair 27 D~ci<~ion Re~,,;,ur..e.~ Ltd. P~or Computer Capability Ye~/Yes 67 ^ware/No~ 31 13 No/Yes YesR4o 5 16 Access to Modem at Home/at Work 44 Aware/Accessed City's Home Page Accessed 25 On-Line Interests 200I Citv :':f · 26% would "very likely' switch to an e-mail copy of the city newsletter. · 24% were "somewhat likely' to 4o do so. · 24% reported they would government information over the Intemet. 07/23/2001 MON 09:54 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESO[~CES 002/025 DECISION RESOURCES, LTD. 3128 Dean Court Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 2001 CITY OF CHANHASSEN Residential Survey FINAL May 2001 Hello, I'm of Decision Resources, Ltd., a polling firm located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the City of Chanhassen to speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing the city. The survey is being taken because your city representatives and staff are interested in your opinions and suggestions. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUSE) 1. Approximately how many years have LESS TPLAN ONE YEAR ..... 3% you lived in the City of Chan- ONE OR TWO YEARS ...... 11% hassen? THREE TO FIVE YEARS...19% SIX TO TEN YEARS ...... 25% ELEVEN - TWENTY YRS...26% OVER TWENTY YEARS ..... 17% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 2. Thinking back to when you moved to Chanhassen, what factors were most important to you in selecting the city? NO ANSWER, 2%; ALWAYS HERE, 4%; LOCATION, 21%; HOUSING, 23%; RURAL - OPEN SPACE, 11%; SCHOOLS, 7%; JOB NEARBY, 10%; FAMILY NEAJLBY, 5%; NEIGHBORHOOD, 3%; SMALL TOWN FEELING, 14%. 3. Where did you live prior to moving to Chanhassen? ALWAYS HERE, 4%; EDEN PRAIRIE, 15%; BLOOMINGTON, 6%; MINNETONKA, 10%; ST. LOUIS PARK - HOPKINS, 8%; REST OF HENNEPIN COUNTY, 16%; CHASKA, 3%; MINNEAPOLIS, 8%; REST OF F~ETRO AREA, 10%; RURAL MINNESOTA, 5%; OUT OF STATE, 16%. 4. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT ............. 44% life in Chanhassen -- excellent, GOOD .................. 49% good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR .............. 5% POOR ................... 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 1% 5. What do you like most about living in the City of Chanhas- sen? NO ANSWER, 4%; LOCATION, 23%; OPEN SPACE, 12%; SCHOOLS, 3%; PARKS, 9%; PEACEFUL, 6%; NICE PEOPLE, 6%; SMALL TOWN FEEL, 12%; GOOD COMMUNITY, 9%; NEIGHBORHOOD - HOUSING, 8%; DOWNTOWN, 6%; SCATTERED, 2%. 07/23/2001 M0N 09:54 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RES0%~CES ~003/025 6. And, what do you like least about it? NO ANSWER, 7%; NOTHING, 7%; HIGH TAXES, 32%; GROWTH, 10%; ROADS, 6%; TRAFFIC, 8%; LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 4%; NO RESTAURANTS, 3%; CITY SERVICES, 6%; CITY COUNCIL, 8%; LOCATION, 4%; SCATTERED, 5%. 7. What do you think is the most serious issue facing the City of Chanhassen today? NO ANSWER, 9%; NOTHING, 4%; HIGH TAXES, 26%; GROWTH, 19%: SCHOOLS, 3%; ROADS, 7%; TRAFFIC, 3%; NO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 5%; NO Pd~STAURANTS, 2%; CITY FINANCIAL PROBLEMS, 8%; CITY COUNCIL, 14%; SCATTERED, 2%. IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: 8. Why do you feel that way? [n=351] NEED AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 5%; TAXES TOO HIGH, 29%; POOR CITY PLANNING, 17%; TOO MUCH GROWTH, 16%; NEED BUSINESSES, 4%; CROWDED SCHOOLS, 3%; TOO ~KJCH TRAFFIC, 13%; USE OF TIF, 8%; SCATTERED, 4%. 9. When you think of Chanhassen, do you see it as a small town or a suburban community? SMALL TOWN ............ 20% SUBURBAN COMMI/NITY .... 71% BOTH (VOL) ............ 10% NEITHER (VOL) .......... 0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 10. Which of the these two statements STATEMENT A ........... 69% comes closer to your feelings: STATEMENT B ........... 29% (A) I call Chanhassen "home." BOTH (VOL) ............. (B) Chanhassen is just a place to NEITHER (VOL) .......... 1% live; I'd be just as hapDy else- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% where. 11. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT ............. 21% sense of community among Chanhas- GOOD .................. 54% sen residents -- excellent, good, ONLY FAIR ............. 20% only fa'ir, or Door? POOR ................... DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% 12. In your opinion, should the City YES ................... 24% of Chanhassen spend tax dollars NO .................... 70% to Dromote a better sense of com- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 6% munity among residents? IF "YES," ASK: 07/23/2001 MON 09:54 FAX 812 920 1069 DECISION RESOL~CES ~004/025 13. What actions would you recommend? [n=97] NO ANSWER, 20%; MORE COFA~UNITY EVENTS, 38%; NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS, 7%; COMMUNITY CENTER, 21%; IM/PROVE COM~IINTCATIONS, 5%; SCATTERED, 10 %. On another topic ....... 14. How safe would you feel walking alone in your neighborhood after dark -- very safe, reasonably safe, somewhat safe, or very un- safe? VERY SAFE ............. 63 % REASONABLY SAFE ....... 29% SOMEWHAT SAFE .......... 6% VERY UNSAFE ............ 2 % DON' T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0 % 15. Are there any areas in the City of Chanhassen where you would be afraid to walk alone at night? (IF "YES," ASK:) Where would they be? NO ANSWER, 5%; NONE, 79%; EVERYWHERE, 2%; DOWNTOWN, 3%; PARKS - LAKES, 7%; UNLIT STREETS, 3%. 16. During the past three months, were YES .................... 4% you or anyone in your household NO .................... 96% the victim of crime in Chanhassen? DON'T KNOW/R~PUSED ..... 0% 17. Have you participated in a neigh- YES ................... 37% borhood block party in the last NO .................... 63% year? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% As you may know, property tax revenues are divided among the City of Chanhassen, Carver County, and your local public school dis- trict. 18. For each dollar of the property taxes you pay, about what per- centage do you think goes to city goverrunent? (READ #1-#6) TEN PERCENT OR LESS .... 9% 10.1 TO 19.9 PERCENT..28% 20 TO 29.9 PERCENT .... 22% 30 TO 39.9 PERCENT .... 10% 40 TO 49.9 PERCENT ..... 2% 50 PERCENT OR MORE ..... DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 26% The actual percentage of your property taxes going to the City of Chanhassen is about twenty percent. I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR D.K. 19. Police protection? 25% 56% 9% 3% 7% 20. Fire protection? 35% 49% 0% 0% 16% 21. Emergency medical services? 27% 42% 4% 0% 26% 22. Sanitary sewer service? 19% 65% 5% 3% 9% 07/23/2001 MON 09:$4 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RES0[~CES ~005/025 EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR D . K. 23. Accommodation and control of storm water run-off? 14% 61% 8% 5% 12% 24. Animal control? 15% 62% 7% 5% 12% 25. Park maintenance? 32% 60% 2% 1% 5% 26. Condition of trails? 29% 58% 2% 2% 10% 27. Recreational programs? 21% 51% 5% 1% 23% 28. Street lighting? 9% 67% 15% 7% 2% 29. Issuance of building permits? 5% 41% 10% 8% 37% 30. Building inspection? 7% 44% 8% 7% 34% 31. Property maintenance enforce- ment9 6% 52% 7% 2% 33% IF "ONLY FAIR" OR "POOR" ON ANY OF ABOVE CITY SERVICES, ASK: 32. Why do you feel that way? [n=243] POOR INSPECTION, 10%; MORE STREET LIGHTS NEEDED, 20%; FLOODING, 9%; LOOSE ANIMALS, 10%; POOR POLICE SERVICE, 14%; NO CODE ENFORCEMENT, 7%; DIRTY, 5%; TOO MUCH RED TAPE, 13%; WATER TASTE, 3%; TOO MANY PERMITS ISSUED, 3%; SCATTERED, 6%. Roadways in the City of Chanhassen consist of both city streets, county roads, state highways, and one U.S. Highway. County roads in the city include Lyman Boulevard, Galpin Boulevard, Powers Boulevard, and Pioneer Trail. State Highways in the city include Highway 41, or Hazeltine Boulevard, Highway 101, or Great Plains Boulevard, Highway 5, or Arboretum Boulevard, and Highway 7. The u.S. Highway is Flying Cloud Drive or Highway 212. In the follow- ing questions, please consider only city streets and none of these county, state, or U.S. highways. Again, please'tell me whether you would rate the quality of the following services as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR D.K. 33. Pavement repair and patching on city streets? 11% 63% 18% 6% 2% 34. Snowplowing of city streets? 30% 54% 11% 3% 2% Changing topics .... 35. Would you favor or oppose an~in- FAVOR ................. 42% crease in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE ................ 51% if it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 7% services at their current level? IF "OPPOSE," ASK: 07/23/2001 MON 09:55 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESO[~CES ~006/025 36. What services would you be willing to see cut to keep property taxes at their current level? [n=203] NO ANSWER, 34%; NONE, 21%; PARK AND REC, 22%; STREET MAINTENANCE, 6%; ADMINISTRATION, 6%; CUT ACROSS BOARD, 3%; SCATTERED, 8%. 37. Would you favor or oppose a reduc- FAVOR ................. 30% tion in city services if your city OPPOSE ................ 58% property taxes could be reduced? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 12% IF "FAVOR," ASK: 38. What services would you be willing to see cut to reduce your property taxes? [n=llS] NO ANSWER, 35%; NONE, 9%; PARK AND REC, 27%; STREET MAINTENANCE, 9%; ADMINISTRATION, 6%; CUT ACROSS BOARD, 4%; SCHOOLS, 3%; SCATTERED, 8%. I would like to read you a short list of city service additions or expansions. In each case, the change would require a moderate property tax increase to fund it. Please tell me if you would strongly support a property tax increase for that purpose, some- what support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose a property tax increase for that purpose. If you have no opinion, just say so .... STS SMS SMO STO DKR 39. More rigorous enforcement of city pet ordinances, on violations such as off-leash dogs? 40. More aggressive control of wild geese and deer? 41. Better enforcement of sidewalk snow removal codes? 42. Expansion of city-sponsored senior activities? 43. Enhancement of city-sponsored community events, such as Fourth of July or Arbor Day? 9% 13% 27% 47% 4% 8% 13% 26% 50% 5% 8% 18% 27% 38% 10% 10% 35% 17% 26% 12% 13% 31% 18% 35% 4% 44. Do you consider city property taxes in Chanhassen to be very high, somewhat high, about aver- age, somewhat low, or very low? VERY HIGH ............. 59% SOMEWHAT HIGH ......... 28% ABOUT AVERAGE ......... 10% SOMEWHAT LOW ........... VERY LOW ............... 0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESOURCES ~007/025 45. when you consider the property taxes you pay and the quality of city services you receive, would you rate the general value of city services as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? EXCELLENT .............. GOOD .................. 52% ONLY FAIR ............. 31% POOR ................... 5% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 3% For your information, the City of Chanhassen's portion of the average property tax rate for 2000 ranked 30th out of 109 Metro- politan Area cities. 46. Other than voting, do you'feel that if you wanted to, you could have a say about the way the City of Chanhassen runs things? YES ................... 56% NO .................... 40% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 4% 47. How much do you feel you know about the work of the Mayor and City Council -- a great deal, a fair amount, or very little? GREAT DEAL ............. 8% FAIR AMOUNT ........... 45% VERY LITTLE ........... 47% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 1% 48. From what you know, do you approve or disapprove of the job perform- ance of the Mayor and City Coun- cil? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel strongly that way? STRONGLY APPROVE ....... 6% APPROVE ............... 30% DISAPPROVE ............ 14% STRONGLY DISAPPROVE...12% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 37% OPINION STATED IN QUESTION #48, ASK: 49. Why do you feel that way? [n=245] NO ANSWER, 5%; GOOD JOB, 24%; NO PROBLEMS, 14%; POOR JOB, 11%; DO NOT LISTEN, 2%; ISSUES, 17%; HEARSAY, 5%; COULD IMPROVE, 5%; ALWAYS FIGHTING, 14%; SCATTERED, 3%. 50. Prior to this survey were you aware that four of the five City Council members were newly elected to =heir positions last November? YES ................... 80% NO .................... 20% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 51. How much first-hand contact have you had with the Chanhassen City Staff -- quite a lot, some, very little, or none at all? QUITE A LOT ............ 6% SOME .................. 23% VERY LITTLE ........... 37% NONE AT ALL ........... 33% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% 52. From what you know, how would you rate the job performance of the Chanhassen City Staff -- excel- lent, good, only fair, or poor? EXCELLENT .............. 8% GOOD .................. 42% ONLY FAIR ............. 16% POOR ................... 2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 33% 07/23/2001 MON 09:55 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RES0[~CES ~008/025 IF RATING IS GIVF~N IN QUESTION ~52, ASK: 53. Why did you rate city staff as ? [n=269] NO ANSWER, 8%; GOOD JOB, 48%; NO PROBLEMS, 11%; THEY LISTEN, 2%; POOR JOB, 10%; DO NOT LISTEN, 2%; ISSUES, 3%; HEARSAY, 6%; COULD IMPROVE, 9%. Moving on .... At present, the City spreads a mixture of sand and salt on icy roads. Some residents think the amount of sand spread on roads is excessive. Others are concerned about the cost of sweeping up the sand in the spring to keep it from washing into wetlands, streams, and lakes. When properly applied, salt seems to be more environmentally friendly than a mixture. However, increasing the amount of salt and decreasing the amount of sand used on icy roads could hasten the corrosion of vehicles. 54. How supportive would you be of VERY SUPPORTIVE ........ 7% switching to using 100 percent SOMEWHAT SUPPORTIVE...22% salt on icy roads -- very sup- NOT TOO SUPPORTIVE .... 26% portive, somewhat supportive, NOT AT ALL SUPPORTIVE.39% not too supportive, or not at all DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 7% supportive? IF "VERY SUPPORTIVE" OR "SOMEWHAT SUPPORTIVE," ASK: 55. If the cost were to increase YES ................... 31% by about one-third, would you NO .................... 58% still favor using 100 percent DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 11% salt rather than a mixture of sand and salt? [n=l12] The City of Chanhassen contracts with the Carver County Sheriff's Department for policing services in the conununity. 56. During the past twelve months have YES ................... 37% you had any contact with the Car- NO .................... 63% vet County Sheriff's Department? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% IF "YES," ASK: 57. Overall, how would you rate the contact with the Carver County Sheriff's Department -- excellent, good, only fair, or Door? [n=146] EXCELLENT ............. 52% GOOD .................. 34% ONLY FAIR .............. 5% POOR ................... 7% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 1% The City of Chanhassen offers a curbside recycling program. Anyone who moves to the community receives a free recycling container and is asked to place recyclable items in the container and leave it at the curb for collection. 07/23/2001 MON 09:55 FA,[ 612 920 1069 DECISION RESOURCES ~009/025 58. Do you participate in the curb- side recycling program by seDar- atlng recyclable items from the rest of your garbage? YES ................... 87% NO .................... 13% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 59. Are there any changes or improvements in the curbside re~y- cling program which could be made to better meet the needs of your household? (IF "Y~$," ASK:) What are they? NO ANSWER, 5%; NONE, 67%; BETTER COMMKINICATION, 6%; TAKE MAGAZINES, 3%; TAKE CARDBOARD, 4%; TAK~ PLASTIC, 4%; LARGER CONTAINERS, 5%; LOWER COST, 2%; TAKE YARD WASTe, 3%; SCATTERED, 1%. Every Spring and Fall, the City of Chanhassen offers a Community waste Disposal Collection Day that gives residents the opportuni- ty to dispose of waste materials -- such as tires, appliances, automobile batteries, used oil and filters, and scrap metal. 60. Have you participated in Chan- YES ................... 47% hassen's Community Waste Disposal NO .................... 52% Collection Day? DON'T KNOW/REFUS~D Movin~ on .... 61. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT ............. 59% condition and appearance of homes GOOD .................. 37% in your neighborhood -- excellent, ONLY FAIR .............. 3% good, only fair, or poor? POOR ................... 0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 62. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT ............. 49% condition and appearance of yards GOOD .................. 45% in your neighborhood -- excellent, ONLY FAIR. i ............ 4% good, only fair, or poor? POOR ................... 2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 63. Do you feel the City is too tou~h, TOO TOUGH .............. 1% about right, or not tough enough ABOUT RIGHT ........... 69% in enforcing the City Code on NOT TOUGH ENOUGH ...... 13% such nuisances as junk cars, messy DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 17% yards, weeds or tall grass, and outside storage? IF "TO0 TOUGH" OR "NOT TOUGH ENOUGH" IN QUESTION $63, ASK: 64. Why do you feel that way? ~n=57] NO ANSWER, 5%; MESSY YARDS, 56%; BOATS IN DRIVEWAY, 7%; JUNK CARS, 11%; CITY INTERFERES, 9%; TOTAL LACK OF ENFORCEMENT, 12%. 07/23/2001 M0N 09:55 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RES0[~CES ~010/025 65. Have you obtained a permit for a YES ................... 33% home improvement project, such as NO .................... 67% a deck, shed, porch, fireplace, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% fence, or lower level finishing from the City's Inspection Depart- ment in the last five years? IF "YES," ASK: I would like to ask you about various aspects of the permit process. For each one, please tell me whether you would rate it as excellent, good, only fair, or poor. If you have no opinion, just say so .... [n=130, #'S 66-71,73,74] EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R 66. Explanation of building codes and zoning require- ments during the applica- tion process? 25% 43% 14% 6% 12% 67. Timeliness of the permit process? 32% 43% 10% 5% 10% 68. Timeliness of building in- spections? 37% 42% 8% 4% 9% 69. Clear explanation by the in- spector of the need for required corrections? 27% 41% 13% 5% 15% 70. Courtesy of the staff? 37% 43% 8% 4% 9% 71. Did you receive an informa- YES ................... 52% tional handout regarding your NO .................... 30% home improvement project? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 18% IF "YES," ASK; 72. How would you evaluate EXCELLENT ............. 28% this handout's content GOOD .................. 49% -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR ............. 10% fair, or poor? [n=68] POOR ................... 3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 10% 73. Based on staff contact EXCELLENT ............. 31% through the permit process, GOOD .................. 45% how would you rate the City's ONLY FAIR ............. 14% Inspection Department -- ex- POOR ................... 4% cellent, good, only fair or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 6% poor? UT/Z3/2001 M0N 09:55 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RES0t~CES ~011/025 74. Based on your recent home im- TOO TOUGH ............. 20% provement project, do you ABOUT RIGHT ........... 70% think the City's Inspection NOT TOUGH ENOUGH ....... 3% Department's enforcement of DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 7% the State Building Code re- quirements is too tough, about right, or not tough enough? Changing topics .... 75. How would you rate your ability EXCELLENT ............. 43% to get where you need to go in SATISFACTORY .......... 43% Chanhassen in a reasonable amount F~kRGINAL .............. 10% of time -- excellent, saris- POOR ................... 5% factory, marginal, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% IF "MARGINAL" OR "POOR," ASK: 76. Why do you feel that way? [n=57] NO ANSWER, 4%; CONSTRUCTION, 44%; STOPLIGHTS, 28%; OVERALL CONGESTION, 21%; SCATTERED, 3%. 77. How would you rate transit servi- EXCELLENT ............. 10% ces in Chanhassen? GOOD .................. 16% ONLY FAIR .............. 5%. POOR ................... 9% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 59% IF "ONLY FAIR" OR "POOR, " ASK: 78. Why do you feel that way? [n=53] NO ANSWER, 2%; NOT AVAILABLE, 62%; NOT DEPENDABLE, 21%; UNAWARE OF ANY, 9%; SCATTERED, 6%. 79. What is your occupation and, if applicable, the occupation of your spouse or partner? PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL, 34%; OWNER-MANAGER, 24%; CLERICAL-SALES, 17%; BLUE COLLAR, 12%; RETIRED, 11%; SCATTERED, 2%. DO NOT ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IF BOTH ARE "RETIRED." If you work outside of the home, please answer the next questions about your own job; if you do not work outside of the home, please answer the next questions in'ret/ns of the job of your spouse or partner, if applicable. [n=355] 10 07/23/2001 MON 09:55 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESO[~CES ~012/025 80. What is the average commute to that job location? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 1% 5 MINUTES OR LESS ..... 10% 6 TO 10 MINUTES ........ 9% 11 TO 15 MINUTES ...... 14% 16 TO 20 MINUTES ...... 17% 21 TO 30 MINUTES ...... 21% 31 TO 45 MINUTES ...... 19% 46 TO 60 MINUTES ....... 3% OVER 60 MINUTES ........ 1% NOT APPLICABLE ......... 5% 81. In what city is the job located? C~SSEN, 17%; EDEN PRAIRIE, 18%; MINNETONKA, 7%; BLOOMINGTON, 7%; MINNEAPOLIS, 10%; EDINA, 6%; REST OF HENNEPIN COUNTY, 18%; DAKOTA COUNTY, 4%; REST OF CARVER COUNTY, 3%; REST OF METRO AREA, 6%; VARIES, 4%. 82. Which major roadway do you or your spouse use when you leaving Chanhassen to travel to that worksite? NO ANSWER, 7%; STREETS, 9%; HWY. 212, 2%; HWY. 5, 41%; HWY. 101, 14%; ~Y. 7, 9%; HWY. 62, 7%; LOCAL POWERS BLVD., 4%; SCATTERED, 7%. 83. How do you normally commute DRIVE ALONE ........... 85% to work -- drive alone, ride VAN OR CAR POOL ........ 5% in a van or car pool, take TAKE BUS ............... 1% a bus near your home, use a PARK AND RIDE LOT ...... 0% park and ride lot, walk or WALK/BIKE .............. 1% or bike, or something else? SOMETHING ELSE ......... 2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 6% IF "DRIVE ALONE," "VAN OR CAR POOL," OR "WALK/BIKE," ASK: 84. If it were convenient, YES ................... 41% would you be willing to NO .................... 55% commute using public DON' T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 3% transit? [n=69] 85. What changes would make public transit more con- venient for you to use? [n=69] NO ANSWER, 20%; NOTHING, 39%; MORE ROUTES, 17%; MORE CONVENIENT, 17%; LIGHT RAIL, 3%; SCATTERED, 4%; ASK EVERYONE: 86. Have you or any member of your household used Southwest Metro Transit in the past year? YES ................... 20% NO .................... 79% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 1% 11 v,,.~,~uuz mu~ u~:~ P'A~ 612 920 1069 DECISION RESO[~CES ~013/025 87. If you could choose, would you prioritize (ROTATE) the widening of major roadways to accommodate more automobiles OR expanding public transit services between Chanhassen and other points WIDENING ROADS/STRONg.37% WIDENING ROADS ........ 11% BOTH EQUALLY (VOL) ..... 7% EXPAND PUBLIC TRANS...12% EXP PUB TRANS/STRONG..24% N~ITHER (VOL) .......... throughout the Metropolitan Area? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 6% (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? Moving on .... 88. How would you rate the water qual- EXCELLENT ............. 15% ity in city lakes -- excellent, GOOD .................. 49% good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR ............. 19% POOR ................... 3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 14% 89. From what you have seen or heard, DO MORE ............... 21% should the City of Chanhassen be DOING ENOUGH .......... 56% doing more to improve the quality DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 23% of water in city lakes, or is it already doing enough? 90. In general, do you think the City TOO MUCH ............... 5% of Chanhassen's emphasis on ABOUT RIGHT ........... 74% environmental concerns is too TOO LITTLE ............ 13% much, about right, or too little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 9% 91. During the past year have you YES/YES ................ 2% contacted the City Forester for YES/NO ................. 8% information or on any issue? NO/YES ................. 2% (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Have you con- NO/NO ................. 88% tacted the City's Wetland Special- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 1% ist? Let's talk about the availability and quality of tap water in the community. For each of the following, please rate that aspect of city water as excellent, good, only fair, or poor. If you have no opinion, just say so .... EXCL GOOD' FAIR POOR D.K. 92. Taste? 93. Smell? 94. ~Presence of rust and/or manganese? 95. Consistent water pressure? 12% 39% 23% 18% 8% 13% 47% 19% 13% 10% 7% 26% 22% 33% 14% 18% 61%' 11% 5% 6% The City of Chanhassen could build a water treatment plant to reduce or eliminate water quality and clarity problems. The cost of construction and operation would be funded through an increase in household and business water rates. 12 07/23/2001 ~ON 09:59 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESO[~CES ~014/025 96. Would you favor or oppose the con- STRONGLY FAVOR ........ 25% struction of a water treatment plant in Chanhassen, if it would recD/ire a 15% increase in your water bill to cover the costs of construction and operation? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? FAVOR ................. 19% OPPOSE ................ 14% STRONGLY OPPOSE ....... 29% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 13% 97. Are you aware the City of Chanhas- YES ................... 96% sen has a lawn sprinkling policy? NO ..................... 4% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 1% The policy currently states that odd-numbered addresses may water only on odd-numbered days and even-numbered addresses may do so only on even-numbered days. The policy attempts to reduce the amount of water the city takes from underground aquifers and to minimize the chance of shortfalls during times of peak water use and the loss of water pressure for residents and businesses. 98. Do you agree or disagree with this AGREE ................. 83% policy? DISAGREE .............. 12% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 5% The current city practice is to issue tickets in the amount of $25.00 for first time violators. 99. Would you favor or oppose an in- AGREE ................. 25% crease in the fine for first time DISAGREE .............. 71% violators to $100.00 to provide DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 4% a more significant penalty? There has been some discussion about changing water rates to a tiered system to encourage conservation. Currently, water bills are based on a fixed cost for each gallon used, regardless of the amount. Under this plan, the more water a household used, the higher the per gallon cost would become. There would be a clear cost incentive to conserve. 100. Would you favor or oppose the · City of Chanhassen switching to a tiered rate structure to en- courage conservation? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? STRONGLY FAVOR ........ 30% FAVOR ................. 21% OPPOSE ................ 12% STRONGLY OPPOSE ....... 27% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 10% 13 o~/za/zool MON 09:59 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESOURCES ~015/025 101. Would you be willing to pay more NO .................... 85% for water usage if the city did YES/10% MORE ........... not have an odd/even policy? (IF YES/20% MORE ........... 2% "YES," ASK:) How much more would YES/30% MORE ........... 0% you be willing to pay for water? YES/A0% MORE ........... 0% Let's say, would you be willing to YES/50% MORE ........... 0% pay __ percent more? (CHOOSE YES/UNSURE ............. 1% RANDOM STARTING POINT; MOVE UP OR DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 8% DOWN DEPENDING ON ANSWER) How about percent more? (REPEAT PROCESS') Changing topics .... 102. As you age, if you reached the point you needed care provid- ed by others, which of the following type of living arrange- ment would you most prefer for yourself? (READ LIST #1-#6) In your current residence with live-in home care...16% Live with a family member ........................... 8% In a senior group home .............................. 3% In a senior apartment complex ...................... 28% In your current residence with regular care visits.31% In a nursing home ................................... 0% DEPENDS ON HEALTH (VOL) ............................ 12% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .................................. 4% 103 . Does the development through out YES ................... 40% the City seem well-planned for the NO .................... 25% future of Chanhassen? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 35% IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: 104. Could you tell me one or two reasons why.you feel that way? [n=259] NO ANSWER, 11%; GOOD JOB, 39%; NO PROBLEMS, 5%; MUCH GROWTH, 11%; NO OVERALL PLAN, 17%; NEED AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 10%; NEED MORE BUSINESS, 3%; TO BE IMPROVING, 4%; SCATTERED, 3%. TOO SEEM 105. Would you say the rate of develop- TOO FAST .............. 46% ment in the City'of Chanhassen is ABOUT RIGHT ........... 50% too fast, about right, or too TOO SLOW ............... 4% slow? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 1% I would like to read you a list of characteristics of a communi- ty. For each one, please tell me if you think Chanhassen cur- rently has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about the right amount. 14 07/23/2001 M0N 10:00 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESO[~CES 016/025 MANY FEW/ ABT DE/ /MCH LITT RGHT REFD 106. the number of people residing in the community? 15% 3% 80% 3% 107. apartments? 11% 25% 54% 11% 108. higher cost housing oppor- tunities? 40% 3% 52% 5% 109. condominiums and townhouses? 21% 16% 57% 6% 110. affordable housing, defined by MetroDolitan Council as a single family home costing less than $137,0007 4% 65% 24% 7% 111. housing opportunities for seniors? 0% 57% 22% 21% 112. starter homes? 4% 60% 29% 8% 113. Darks and open spaces? 8% 14% 77% 1% 114. trails and bikeways? 7% 21% 70% 2% 115. service and retail establish- ments? 5% 29% 66% 2% 116. entertainment and dining tuni~ies? 3% 42% 54% 1% 117. During an average week, about how NONE .................. 18% often do you eat dinner out at a ONCE A WEEK ........... 45% sit-down restaurant? TWICE A WEEK .......... 23% THREE TIMES A WEEK .... 10% FOUR OR MORE TIMES ..... 5% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 118. And, during an average week, about NONE .................. 27% how often do you get take-out or ONCE A WEEK ........... 46% fast-food? TWICE A WEEK .......... 17% THREE TIMES A WEEK ..... 8% FOUR OR MORE TIMES ..... 3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 119. What retail, restaurant, or business services do you feel are lacking or are limited in Downtown Chanhassen? NO ANSWER, 9%; NOTHING, 31%; CLOTHING STORE, 8%; "SIT- DOWN" RESTAURANT, 29%; OTHER MAJOR RETAIL, 3%; SPECIALTY SHOPS, 6%; HOFI~ IMPROVEFi~NT, 8%; SCATTERED, 6%. 120. Excluding gasoline and food, what do you consider to be your Drincipal retail shopping area? NO ANSWER, 3%; TARGET-CHAASLASSEN, 45%; EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER, 10%; MARKET SQUARE, 12%; MALL OF AMERICA, 2%; SOUTHDALE, 13%; RIDGEDALE, 11%; SCATTERED, 4%. Some people believe the reconstruction or replacement of streets, trails, and curbs make the city more livable and attractive, and should therefore be funded through the property taxes of all 15 07/23/2001 M0N 10:00 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESOURCES residents. Others believe these projects are only of value to people residing near them, and should be paid for by speclal assessments on adjacent and affected property owners. Keeping in mind the typical assessment is approximately $5,000 per home .... 121. How do you feel? Should street, TAXES ON ALL .......... 49% trail, and curb reconstruction and SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS...30% major maintenance be funded by BOTH (VOL) ............ 13% citywide property taxes or special NEITHER (VOL) .......... 3% assessments on affected property DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... owners? One proposal calls for cost-sharing of street, trail, and curb reconstruction .and major maintenance. A percentage of the cost would be funded through general property tax revenues; the remainder would be funded through special assessments on affected property owners. If you could set the portion that general city revenues would fund .... 122, What would it be -- none, ten per- cent, twenty-five percent, thirty- three percent, fifty percent, sixty-six percent, seventy-five percent, or one hundred percent? NONE .................. 14% TEN PERCENT ............ 9% 25 PERCENT.. ........... 14% 33 PERCENT ............. 4% 50 PERCENT ............ 15% 66 PERCENT ............. 2% 75 PERCENT ............. 7% 100 PERCENT ........... 15% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 19% Changing topics .... 123 . During the past year, have you telephoned a Chanhassen City Facility? YES ................... 55% NO .................... 44% DON'T'KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% IF "YES," ASK: 124. 'On your last telephone call to the City, which Department did you contact -- Law En- forcement, Fire Department, Public Works, Water Resource, Parks and Recreation, Build- ing Inspections, Engineering, Planning, Administration, the Recreation Center, the Finance Department, the mayor and City Council, or the Gen- eral Information Desk Recep- tionist? [n=218] LAW ENFORCE~i~NT ....... 11% FIRE DEPARTMENT ........ 1% PUBLIC WORKS~ ......... 16% WATER RESOURCE ........ 10% PARKS AND REC ......... 22% BUILDING INSPECT ...... 15% ENGINEERING ............ 1% PLANNING ............... 4% ADMINISTRATION ......... 3% RECREATION CENTER ...... 3% FINANCE OFFICE ......... 1% MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL ..... 2% GENERAL INFORMATION...ll% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% Thinking about your last telephone call to the City, for each of the following characteristics, please rate the 16 ~017/025 .'. 07/23/2001 MON 10:00 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESO[~CES ~018/025 service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor .... 125. Waiting time for the reception- ist to answer your call? 126. Courtesy of city staff? 127. Ease of your business trans- action with city staff? EXC GOO FAI POO DKR 36% 46% 9% 4% 5% 47% 43% 5% 4% 2% 37% 45% 8% 7% 3% 128. Was your request handled by NO .................... 62% leaving a voice mail message? YES/YES ............... 29% (IF "YES," ASK:) Did you re- YES/NO ................. 5% ceive a timely response? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 5% 129. During the past year, have you contacted the City of Chanhassen by e-mail? YES .................... 8% NO .................... 92% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% IF "YES," ASK: 130. Did you receive a response by YES ................... 88% e-mail? [n=32] NO .................... 12% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 131. Were you satisfied or dissat- SATISFIED ............. 81% isfied with the way your e- DISSATISFIED .......... 16% mail communication was BOTH/NEITHER ........... 0% handled by the City? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 3% Moving on .... 132. How would you rate the City of EXCELLENT ............. 35% Chanhassen's park and recreational GOOD .................. 51% facilities -- excellent, good, ONLY FAIR ............. 10% only fair, or poor? POOR ................... 0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 4% The Chanhassen Park System is composed of smaller neighborhood parks designed to serve nearby residents; larger community parks such as Lake Ann, Lake Susan, and City Center, dedicated to active uses such as ballfields and ice rinks; and trails, in boulevards, around lakes, and through parks and natural areas. For each one, please tell me if you or members of this household have visited that facility during the past year. Then, for each one you or members of your household have visited, please rate it as excellent, good, only fair or poor. If you have no opinion, just say so .... NOT EXC GOO FAI P00 DKR 133. Smaller neighborhood parks? 17% 32% 43% 4% 1% 3% 134. Larger community parks? 17% 37% 39% 3% 0% 4% 135. Trails? 17% 30% 43% 5% 1% 5% 17 07/23/2001 NON 10:00 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESOURCES ~019/025 On a~other topic .... 136. Are there any recreational facilities not currently in the City of Chanhassen which you would like to see here? (IF "YES," ASKs) What are they? NONE, 59%; POOL, 17%; 5%; GOLF COURSE, 2%; SCATTERED, 4%. COMMUNITY CENTER, 9%; MORE TRAILS, SPORTS FIELDS, 2%; ICE ARENA, 2%; 137. Do you or members of your household regularly leave the City of Chanhassen to use leisure-time recreational facilities or programs in other cities? (IF "YES," ASKs) What types of facilities or programs are you using elsewhere? NO, 46%; HEALTH CLUB, 14%; POOL, 7%; CAMPING, '2%; VARIOUS REC PROGRAMS, 4%; LAKES, 10%; PARKS, 4%; THEATERS, 2%; GOLF COURSE, 4%; TRAILS, 4%; SCATTERED, 3%. 138. Specifically, how would you rate the appearance of the city's park and recreation facilities? EXCELLENT ............. 34% GOOD .................. 57% ONLY FAIR .............. 7% POOR ................... 0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% As you may know, several city parks contain natural areas where vegetation is allowed to grow wild. 139. Would you favor or oppose expand- FAVOR ................. 59% ins the amount of existing land in OPPOSE ................. 27% the parks left unmowed as natural DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 14% areas? 140. In the past twelve months, have YES ................... 39% you or a~y members of this house- NO .................... 61% hold used any city-sponsored rec- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% reational programs or facilities? iF "YES," ASK: 141. which ones? [n=157] PARKS, 10%; SWIMMING, 12%; BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, 10%; SOCCER, 12%; OTHER SPORTS, 10%; REC CENTER, 33%; COFE4IINITY EVENTS, 8%; SCATTERED, 5%. 142. Were you generally satis- fied or dissatisfied with the program(s)? SATISFIED ............. 98% DISSATISFIED ........... 2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% I would like to read you a short list of proposals for additional park and recreational facilities in the community. If the City could partner with a private or public organization through providing development incentives or reducing city fees, would you 18 .. 07/23/2001 M0N 10:01 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RES0[~CES strongly support that recreational development, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose that recreational develop- ment. If you have no opinion, just say so .... STS SMS SMO STO DKR 143. Development of a municipal golf course? 144. Construction of an outdoor swimming pool? 145. Construction of an indoor swimming pool? 146. Construction of a full-service Community Center, including in- door family leisure-fun pool, walking/running track, gymna- siums, aerobics room, racquet- ball courts, and exercise equip- ment and weight room? 147. Construction of an indoor ice arena for hockey and figure skating? 148. Development of a water park, featuring pools, slides, and other water-related activities? 20% 30% 17% 27% 7% 29% 27% 15% 25% 5% 32% 30% 15% 22% 2% 38% 27% 10% 22% 3% 15% 29% 18% 34% 4% 19% 25% 22% 31% 3% 149. Should any of these recreational facilities be constructed and operated solelY by the City of Chanhassen using property tax revenue? (IF "YES," ASK:) Which ones? NO ANSWER, 7%; NO, 63%; ALL OF THEM, 10%; COMMUNITY CENTER, 9%; POOL, 7%; GOLF COURSE, 2%; SCATTERED, 3%. 150. If the City were to build a recre- NONE/WOULD NOT USE .... 11% a~ional or community center in FIVE MINUTES OR LESS..12% Chanhassen, how many minutes would 6-10 MINUTES .......... 40% you be willing to spend driving to 11-15 MINUTES ......... 25% the facility -- five minutes or 16-20 MINUTES .......... 9% less, 6-10 minutes, 11-15 minutes, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 4% or 16-20 minutes? Snowmobiling is currently permitted on city streets and designat- ed trails in Chanhassen .... 151. Do you or anyone in your household YES ................... 11% own a snowmobile? NO .................... 89% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 19 07/2~/2001 M0N 10:01 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RES0[~CES 021/025 152. Would you support or oppose ban- ning snowmobiles in residential areas, so that snowmobilers would be required to trailer their snow- mobile to specific parking areas in the City for access to desig- nated trails? SUPPORT ............... 55% OPPOSE ................ 38% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 7% 153. Would you support or oppose a total ban of snowmobiling in the city of Chanhassen? Moving on .... SUPPORT ............... 31% OPPOSE ................ 65% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 4% 154. Do you own or have access to a modem-equipped personal computer at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you have access to one at work? YES/YES ............... 67% YES/NO ................ 16% NO/YES ................. 5% NO/NO ................. 13% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% IF "YES/YES," "YES/NO," OR "NO/YES," ASK: 155. Are you aware the City of YES ................... 56% Chanhassen has a home page on NO .................... 43% the World Wide Web? [n=349] DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 1% IF "YES," ASK: 156. Have you accessed this web page? [n=205] YES ................... 46% NO .................... 54% DON' T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% IF "YES," ASK: 157. What type of information were you seeking on the web page? [n=89} NO ANSWER, 15%; BROWSING, 21%; GENERAL INFORMATION, 28%; EVENTS, 6%; PARK ANDREC, 10%; COUNCIL, 7%; CODE, ORDINANCE INFOR- MATION, 8%; SCATTERED, 5%. 158. Did you find the information you were looking for? YES ................... 62% NO .................... 12% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 26% 159. What type of information would you like to see on the City's web page? [n=349] NO ANSWER, 38%; CITY SERVICE INFORMATION, 7%; CODE INFORMATION, 3%; GENERAL, 14%; PARK AND REC, 8%; COMMUNITY EVENTS, 14%; CITY COUNCIL, 7%; CITY ISSUES, 7%; SCATTERED, 2%. 20 07/23/2001 MON 10:01 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESOt~CES 022/025 I would like to read you a short list of transactions which could be completed on-line. For each one, Dlease tell me how likely you would be to do so -- would you be very like- ly, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely to conduct that transaction on-line? [n=349] VRY SMW NTO NAL DKR 160. Purchase a dog license? 28% 161. Complete a building permit application? 32% 162. Register for a City park and recreation program? 44% 28% 163. Apply for a lawn watering permit? 32% 25% 164. Receive and pay your water bill? 30% 23~ 20% 7% 43% 32% 10% 26% 4% 23% 8% 33% 9% 37% 2% 1% 1% 3% 2% 165. If the City were to offer residents the option of receiving the newsletter, "The Chanhassen Community News," electronically by e-mail instead of by mail, how likely would you be to switch to the on-line ver- sion -- very likely, some- what likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? VERY LIKELY ........... 26% SOMEWHAT LIKELY ....... 24% NOT TOO LIKELY ........ 17% NOT AT ALL LIKELY ..... 30% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% The city newsletter, called "The Chanhassen Community News" is published four times per year and mailed to all residents. 166. Do you regularly read and receive YES ................... 85% this newsletter? NO .................... 13% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% IF "YES," ASK; 167. How much of the newsletter do ALL OF IT ............. 30% you read -- all of it, most MOST OF IT ............ 38% of it, some of it, or very SOME OF IT ............ 25% little? [n=341] VERY LITTLE ............ 6% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 168. How would you rate its format -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor? EXCELLENT ............. 16% GOOD .................. 66% ONLY FAIR ............. 14% POOR ................... 1% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 2% 169. Does your household subscribe to cable television? YES ................... 64% NO .................... 36% DON"T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 21 07/23/2001 MON 10:01 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESO[~CES ~023/025 170. How would you rate the City's EXCELLENT .............. 5% overall performance in communicat- GOOD .................. 38% ing key local issues to residents ONLY FAIR ............. 27% in its publications, website, POOR ................... 9% mailings, and on cable television DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 20% -- excellenu, good, only fair, or poor? IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: 171. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that way? [n=319] NO ANSWER, 20%; INFORMATION AVAILABLE, 25%; GOOD JOB, 12%; POOR CABLE, 10%; DO NOT ADDRESS NEGATIVES, 6%; INSUFFICIENT, 16%; COULD IMPROVE, 9%; SCATTERED, 2%. 172. If you could choose the best way for you to receive informa- tion about City government and the issues facing the commun- ity, what would it be? NO ANSWER, 3 %; "VILLAGER," 9 %; CABLE, 2 %; NEWSPAPER, NEWSPAPER, 18%; INTERNET, 24%; NEWSLETTER, 21%; ~AILINGS , 23%. Changing topics .... 173 . 174. How would you rate relations and cooperation between the City of Chanhassen and your local school district -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor? In what public school district do you reside -- Minnetonka Public Schools or Chaska Area Public School District 1127 EXCELLENT .............. 8% GOOD .................. 30% ONLY FAIR .............. 9% POOR ................... 3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 51% MINNETONKA ............ 29% CHASKAAREA ........... 63% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 175. How would you rate the quality of education provided by the Public School District in which you re- side -- excellent, good, only fair or poor? EXCELLENT ............. 22% GOOD .................. 36% ONLY FAIR .............. 8% POOR ................... 4% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .... 31% Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes .... Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. Let's start with the oldest. Be sure to include yourself. 176. First, persons 65 or over? NONE .................. 86 % ONE .................... 8% TWO OR MORE ............ 6% REFUSED ................ 22 · 07/23/2001 MON 10:02 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESO[~CES ~024/025 177. Adul ts under NON~. ................... 8 % ONE ................... 13 % TWO ................... 70% THREE OR MORE .......... 9% REFUSED ................ 0 % 178. School-aged or pre-school children? NONE .................. 52% ONE ................... 14% TWO ................... 24% THREE OF MORE ......... 11% REFUSED ................ 0% 179. Is a full-time or part-time home- based business operated out of your residence? YES ................... 18% NO .................... 82% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 180. Do you reside in an apartment, townhouse, or single-family home? APARTMENT .............. 3% TOWNHOUSE .............. 9% SINGLE-FAMILY HOFFE .... 88% SOMETHING ELSE (VOL)...0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0% 181. What is your age, please? (READ CATEGORIES, IF N~EDED) 18-24 .................. 2% 25-34 ................. 11% 35-44 ................. 35% 45-54 ................. 29% 55-64 ................. 13% 65 AND OVER ........... 11% REFUSED ................ 0% 182. What is the last grade of school you completed? LESS THAN HIGH SCH ..... 0% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE..15% VO-TECH SCHOOL ......... 3% SOME COLLEGE .......... 22% COLLEGE GRADUATE ...... 42% POST-GRADUATE ......... 18% REFUSED ................ 0% And now, for one final question, keeping in mind that your answers are held strictly confidential .... 183 . Is your pre-tax yearly household income over or under $100,0007 IF "OVER," ASK: Is it over $150,0007 (IF "YES," ASK:) Is it over $200,000? IF "UNDER," ASK: Is it under $50,000? UNDER $50,000 .......... 8% $50,001-$100,000 ...... 36% $100,001-$150,000 ..... 19% $150,000-$200,000 ..... 11% OVER $200,000 .......... 5% DON'T KNOW ............. 1% REFUSED ............... 20% Thank you very much for your time. Good-bye. 184. Gender (DO NOT ASK) MALE .................. 50% FEMALE ................ 50% 23 07/23/2001 ~ON 10:02 FAX 612 920 1069 DECISION RESOURCES .o ~}025/025 185. REGION OF CITY ( PRECINCT ) ONE ................... 17% TWO ................... 13% THREE ................. 15 % FOUR .................. 18% FIVE .................. 21% SiX... ~ ............... 17% 24 Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City of Chanhassen Methodology: This study contains the results of a telephone survey of 400 randomly selected residents of the City of Chanhassen. Survey responses were gathered by professional interviewers between May 25th and June 23rd, 2001. The average interview took fifty-one minutes. In general, random samples such as this yield results projectable to the entire universe of adult Chanhassen residents within 4- 5.0 percentage points in 95 out of 100 cases. Residential Demographics: Fourteen percent of Chanhassen residents reported moving to the community within the past five years, while seventeen percent had lived there for more than twenty years. The median residential longevity proved to be 8.5 years, lower than the suburban norm, and consistent with the number of more recent residents. Four percent reported they had always lived in Chanhassen. Fifty-five percent were from Hennepin County suburbs -- particularly Eden Prairie and Minnetonka m while eight percent moved from the City of Minneapolis. Sixteen percent moved to Chanhassen from outside the State, while five percent moved from Greater Minnesota. Housing, at twenty-three percent, and convenient location, at twenty-one percent, led the list of reasons for selecting the community as a place to live. Open spaces, schools, nearby jobs, and small town ambience were also positive qualities stated frequently by respondents. Senior households composed fourteen percent of the community's residences; in fact, eight percent of the households were composed exclusively of senior citizens. School-aged or pre- school children could be found in forty-nine percent of the households. The average age of an adult resident was found to be 45.5 years old. In fact, sixty-four percent of the population laid in the 35-54 year age range. Women and men were equally represented in the sample. Eighty-eight percent lived in single-family homes, while nine percent reported living in a townhouse/condominium and three percent, in an apartment. Eighteen percent operated full-time or part-time businesses out of their residence. A majority of residents were college graduates. Fifteen percent had high school diplomas or less education, while twenty-five percent registered post-secondary educational experience, and sixty percent had graduated from college. Upscale White Collar job holders led fifty-eight percent of the households in the community. Clerical-Sales and Blue Collar job holders headed seventeen Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 percent and twelve percent of the households, respectively. Retirees led another eleven percent. The median pre-tax annual income was found to be $94,500.00. Only eight percent of the households posted incomes of under $50,000.00 annually, while five percent indicated incomes of over $200,000.00 annually. The precinct of each respondent was also noted. Seventeen percent resided in Precinct One, while thirteen percent lived in Precinct Two. Fifteen percent lived in Precincts Three, and eighteen percent resided in Precinct Four. Twenty-one percent lived in Precinct Five, while seventeen percent resided in Precinct Six. ~uality of Life: Chanhassen citizens were very contented with their community. Ninety-three percent approved of the quality of life there; forty-four percent, strongly so. This level of satisfaction was among the top decile in the Metropolitan Area suburbs. When asked what they liked most about the community, "convenient location" was pointed to by twenty-three percent of the residents." "Small town ambience" was cited by twelve percent, while "open space" was posted by another twelve percent. "Parks" was key to nine percent, while "good community" was pointed to by an identical nine percent. "Neighborhood and housing" was indicated by eight percent, while six percent each liked "nice people," "peacefulness," and "Downtown Area." When asked what they liked least about the city, thirty-two percent pointed to "high taxes." Ten percent cited "growth," eight percent each said "traffic congestion" and "City Council.'.' "Condition of roads" and "city services" were both reported by six percent. Similarly, when queried about the most serious issue facing the community, "high taxes" was listed by twenty-six percent, followed by "growth," at nineteen percent, and "City Council," at fourteen percent. The "city's financial problems, particularly TIF," was mentioned by eight percent, while "roads" troubled seven percent and "lack of affordable housing" bothered five percent. Seventy-one percent thought Chanhassen was a "suburban community," while twenty percent thought it was a "small town" and ten percent saw "a combination of both." Sixty-nine percent called Chanhassen "home," but only twenty-nine percent thought it was "just a place to live; [they'd] be just as happy elsewhere." Sense of Community: A solid seventy-five percent rated the general sense of community as either "excellent" or "good." Only twenty-four percent saw it as "only fair" or "poor." In light of these responses, it Page 2 ~ Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 was not surprising that residents opposed the City of Chanhassen spending tax dollars to promote a better sense of community among residents by a 70%-24% margin. Characteristics of the Community: Majorities felt the City of Chanhassen had the "about the right amount" of eight characteristics: the number of people residing in the community, apartments, higher cost housing opportunities, condominiums and townhouses, parks and open spaces, trails and bikeways, service and retail establishments, and entertainment and dining opportunities. Solid majorities also thought there were "too few or too little" affordable housing, housing opportunities for seniors, and starter homes in the city. Recreational Opportunities: A solid eighty-six percent rated the City of Chanhassen's park and recreational facilities as either "excellent" or "good." Similarly, ninety-one percent rated the appearance of the city's park and recreation facilities highly. In fact, the evaluations by the users of each of the three components m smaller neighborhood parks, larger community parks, and trails -- never dipped below a positive rating of ninety percent. Among the small number who saw deficiencies, seventeen percent wanted a "swimming pool" and nine percent urged the development of a "community center." Fifty-four percent of the households reported members regularly left the city to use leisure-time recreational facilities or programs in other cities: health clubs, lakes, and swimming pools were the main facilities or programs used elsewhere. By a 59%-27% margin, residents favored expanding the amount of existing land in the parks left unmowed as natural areas. A high thirty-nine percent reported members of their household had participated in a city- sponsored recreational program. Recreation Center programs, swimming programs, soccer programs, and baseball/softball programs were the offerings used most often. Among participants, ninety-eight percent reported satisfaction with the program(s). Residents, however, were unwilling for the most part to support tax increases for additional recreational development, even though they supported four developments in concept. By a 65%- 32% margin, residents supported a full-service Community Center. Moreover, if the City were to build a recreational or community center, most residents were willing to spend 6-10 minutes driving to it. By a 62%-37% judgment, they supported construction of an indoor swimming pool. By a 56%-40% verdict, residents favored the construction of an outdoor swimming pool. And by narrow 50%-44% margin, residents favored a municipal golf course. Residents also rejected two proposals, even in concept. By a 52%-44% split, residents opposed construction of Page 3 Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 an indoor ice arena for hockey and figure skating, and by a similar 53%-44% judgment, they opposed development of a water park. Eleven percent of the households in the community reported owning a snowmobile. By a 55%- 38% margin, residents supported banning snowmobiles in residential areas, requiring snowmobilers to trailer their snowmobiles to specific parking areas in the city for access to designated trails. But, by a 65%-31% judgment, they opposed a total ban of snowmobiling within the city. City Services: City service ratings proved to be within the top quartile among Metropolitan Area suburbs. Over ninety percent approved of park maintenance. Over eighty percent felt similarly about police protection, fire protection, sanitary sewer service, the condition of city trails, and snow plowing of city streets. Over seventy percent rated positively the accommodation and control of storm water mn-off, animal control, recreational programs, street lighting, and pavement repair and patching on city streets. Sixty-nine percent rated emergency medical services favorably. Lower positive ratings were posted for the issuance of building permits, building inspection, and property maintenance enforcement; but in each of these cases, over one-third of the respondents were insufficiently informed to provide any rating. When asked for the basis of negative ratings, four key rationales emerged: "more street lights needed," "slow police service," "too much red tape," and "loose animals." By a 65%-29% judgment, residents were unsupportive of switching to using one hundred percent salt on icy roads. Among the minority of supporters, only thirty-one percent continued to hold that position when informed the cost to the city would increase by one-third. A very high eighty-seven percent reported participating in the curbside recycling program by separating recyclable items from the rest of their garbage. No consensus emerged on changes or improvements of the current system. Also, a very high forty-seven percent had participated in Chanhassen's Community Waste Disposal Collection Day. City Taxes and Spending: The typical Chanhassen resident estimated that 20.5% of their property taxes went to the City of Chanhassen. This estimate proved to be very accurate. Thirty-eight percent, however, placed the percentage as higher, while twenty-six percent had no idea of the correct share. Page 4 ~ Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 Additional property taxes to maintain city services at their current level polarized the community: fifty-one percent opposed them, while forty-two percent supported them. As an alternative, residents suggested cuts in park and recreation services or across-the-board operating efficiencies. By almost two-to-one, 58%-30%, residents opposed a reduction in city services if their property taxes could be reduced. Not surprisingly, when asked about their perception of city property taxes, eighty-seven percent saw them as "high," while only ten percent felt they were "about average;" the fifty-nine percent who labeled their property taxes as "very high" proved to be the highest level in the Metropolitan Area. Residents were found to be generally opposed to property tax increases for city .service expansions and additions. Over sixty-five percent opposed increases for more rigorous enforcement of city pet ordinances, more aggressive control of wild geese and deer, and better enforcement of sidewalk snow removal codes. By a 53%-44% judgment, they also opposed additional taxes for enhancement of city-sponsored community events. But, by a narrow 45%- 43% split, residents supported additional taxes for expansion of city-sponsored senior activities. When asked to evaluate the value of city services with respect to the property taxes they paid, sixty-one percent rated it as either "excellent" or "good." Thirty-six percent saw the value as either "only fair" or "poor." This value rating placed Chanhassen just within the top half of Metropolitan Area communities. In considering the appropriate means to finance the reconstruction or replacement of streets, trails, and curbs, forty-nine percent thought it should be through general tax revenues and thirty percent urged continuation of the current system of special assessments on affected property owners. Another thirteen percent preferred a combination of both systems. If they could choose a combination of both systems, the typical resident would set 41% as the share of the cost general city revenue would cover. City Government and Staff: Fifty-six percent thought if they wanted to, they could have a say about the way the City of Chanhassen runs things, other than by voting. But, a large forty percent thought they could not have an impact. Fifty-three percent, an unusually high number, felt they knew either "a great deal" or "a fair amount" about the work of the Mayor and City Council. Only thirty-six percent expressed approval of the job they were doing, while twenty-six percent disapproved. Positive evaluations were based on "lack of problems" and "good overall job." Negative evaluations were related to "past infighting," "perceived poor job," and "issue differences." A very large eighty percent Page 5 Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 indicated they were aware four of the five City Council members were newly elected to their positions last November. Twenty-nine percent reported having "quite a lot" or "some" contact with the Chanhassen City Staff, at the Metropolitan Area suburban norm. Fifty percent rated staffjob performance as either "excellent" or "good," while eighteen percent saw it as "only fair" or "poor." This rating ranked within the top quartile of suburban communities. Higher ratings were based upon "perceived good job" and "lack of problems in the community." Lower ratings stemmed from "perceived room for improvement" and "lack of listening." Fifty-five percent reported they had telephoned a Chanhassen City Facility during the past year. The bulk of the calls were directed to the Parks and Recreation Department, Building Inspection, Public Works Department, Law Enforcement, and Water Resource Office. When the last telephone call made was evaluated for the quality of sen, ice provided, over eighty percent gave high ratings on each of three dimensions: "waiting time for the receptionist to answer [their] call," "courtesy of city staff," and "ease of [their] business transaction with city staff." Thirty- four percent reported their request was handled by leaving a voice mail message; eighty-five percent received a timely response. Eight percent had contacted the City of Chanhassen by e- mail during the past year; eighty-eight percent received a response by e-mail and eighty-one percent were satisfied with the way their e-mail communication was handled by the City. Environmental Issues: Sixty-four percent rated the water quality in city lakes as either "excellent" or "good," while twenty-two percent rated it lower. Fffiy-six percent, in fact, reported the City of Chanhassen was "doing enough" to improve the quality of water in city lakes; twenty-one percent felt it should "do more," and twenty-three percent were uncertain. In general, residents thought the City of Chanhassen's emphasis on environmental concerns was "about fight." Only five percent felt it was "too much," while thirteen percent viewed it as "too little." Knowledge and use of the City Forester and City's Wetland Specialist proved limited. Ten percent had contacted the City Forester for information during the past year; four percent had contacted the City's Wetland Specialist. The availability and quality of tap water was examined in some detail. While majorities gave positive ratings to taste, smell, and consistent water pressure, a fifty-five percent negative rating was posted on the presence of rust and/or manganese. A 44%-43% tie occurred on the issue of the construction of a water treatment plant in Chanhassen if it required a 15% increase in their water bill to cover the costs of construction and operation. Page 6 ,~ Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 Ninety-six percent were aware of the City of Chanhassen's lawn sprinkling policy. Eighty-three percent agreed with the policy. But, seventy-one percent disagreed with a proposal to increase the fine on first time violators to $100.00, to provide a more significant penalty. As an alternative to the current policy, residents were asked if they would be willing to pay more for water; eighty-five percent rejected this option. On a related issue, by a 51%-39% margin, residents favored switching to a tiered water rate structure to encourage conservation. Neighborhood Issues: A high ninety-six percent rated the general condition and appearance of homes in their neighborhood as "excellent" or "good," while ninety-four percent rated the condition and appearance of yards similarly. A strong sixty-nine percent felt City code and ordinance enforcement was "about right" in its severity; thirteen percent thought it was "not tough enough," while one percent saw it as "too strict." Critics cited "messy yards," "lack of enforcement," and "junk cars" as their enforcement concerns. Thirty-three percent reported obtaining a permit for a home improvement project during the last five years. Strong and consistent ratings were awarded to various aspects of the permit process. Sixty-eight percent each rated the explanation of building codes and zoning requirements during the application process and clear explanation by the inspector of the need for required corrections. Seventy-five percent awarded good grades to the timeliness of the permit process, while seventy-nine percent felt the same way about the timeliness of the building inspections. Eighty percent also rated the courtesy of the staff highly. Fifty-two percent reported receiving an informational handout regarding their home improvement project', a solid seventy-seven percent evaluated this handout's content as either "excellent" or "good." In fact, seventy-six percent rated the City's Inspection Department highly. And, much more flattering, seventy percent felt their enforcement of the State Building Code requirements was "about right," while only twenty percent regarded it as "too tough." If they reached the point where they needed care provided by others, thirty-one percent would want to be in their current residence with regular care visits, while twenty-eight percent opted for a senior apartment complex. Sixteen percent preferred to live in their current residence with live-in home care, and very few residents wanted to be in a nursing home or in a senior group home. Page 7 Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 Public Safety Issues: Ninety-two percent felt safe walking alone in their neighborhood after dark. Only eight percent 'expressed concerns. In fact, eighty-four percent reported there were no areas in the City of Chanhassen where they would be afraid to walk alone at night. Only four percent of the sample reported household members had been a victim of a crime in Chanhassen. And, thirty-seven percent participated in a neighborhood block party in the last year. Thirty-seven percent reported they had contact with the Carver County Sheriff's Department during the past year. In assessing their last contact, eighty-six percent rated the officer highly. Development Issues: Forty percent felt City development was well-planned for the future of Chanhassen, while twenty-five percent disagreed and thirty-five percent were unsure. Critics cited a "lack of overall planning," "need for affordable housing," and "too much growth." Residents were polarized, though, on the rate of community development: about fifty percent saw it as "about right," while another fifty percent considered it to be "too rapid." The principal retail shopping area for forty-five percent of the sample was "Target in Chanhassen." Thirteen percent cited "Southdale," while twelve percent pointed to "Market Square," eleven percent, "Ridgedale," and ten percent at "Eden Prairie Center." When asked what types of businesses were lacking in Downtown Chanhassen, residents pointed to "sit-down restaurants," "clothing stores," and "home improvement stores." The typical Chanhassen resident ate dinner out at a sit-down restaurant "once a week." Twenty- three percent ate out "twice a week," while ten percent did so "three times a week." The typical resident also sought take-out or fast-food "once a week." In addition, seventeen percent did so "twice a week" and eight percent, "three times a week." Eighty-six percent rated their ability to get where they needed to go in Chanhassen in a reasonable amount of time as either "excellent" or "satisfactory." Fifteen percent posted lower ratings, based on a combination of"road construction," "stop lights," and "overall congestion." Although fifty-nine percent were unable to provide a rating, twenty-six percent rated transit service in Chanhassen as either "excellent" or "good," while fourteen percent rated it as "only fair" or "poor." The average commute time to job sites was found to be 19.8 minutes. While nineteen percent reported times of less than ten minutes, twenty-two percent posted commute times in excess of thirty minutes. A significant seventeen percent reported working in Chanhassen, while the rest Page 8 Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 reported working outside the City, particularly Eden Prairie. Forty-one percent reported they used Highway 5 to travel to their work site, followed by Highway 101, at fourteen percent, Highway 7, at nine percent, and Highway 62, at seven percent. Only nine percent did not drive alone to and from work. Forty-one percent reported they would be willing to commute using public transit, if it were convenient. "More routes" and "closer bus stops to home" were key considerations. Twenty percent reported members of their households used Southwest Metro Transit in.the past year. If they could choose, by a 48%-36% margin, residents prioritized the widening of major roadways to accommodate more automobiles rather than expanding public transit services between Chanhassen and other points throughout the Metropolitan Area. Comntunications Issues: Eighty-eight percent of the community owned or had access to a modem-equipped personal computer at work. Among those with access, fifty-six percent reported awareness of the City of Chanhassen's home page; twenty-six percent had actually viewed the home page, seeking either "general information" or "park and recreation services information." Sixty-two percent of those accessing the web page found what they were looking for, while twelve percent did not. Users urged the placement of more "general city information," as well as "events and activities schedules" on the home page. Interest in e-commerce transactions with the City of Chanhassen proved high. Seventy-two percent were "likely" to register for a City park and recreation program, while sixty-four percent were "likely" to complete a building permit application and fifty-seven percent, to apply for a lawn watering permit. In addition, if the City were to offer residents the option of receiving the newsletter electronically by e-mail instead of by mail, fifty percent were either "very likely" or "somewhat likely" to switch to the on-line version. Eighty-five percent recalled receiving and reading the city newsletter, "The Chanhassen Community News." Sixty-eight percent reported reading "all of it" or "most of it." And, eighty- two percent also rated its format as either "excellent" or "good." Sixty-four percent reported their household subscribed to cable television. Forty-three percent rated the City's overall performance in communicating key local issues to residents was either "excellent" or "good," while thirty-six percent rated it lower. Critics cited "poor cable television transmission" and "insufficient information provision." These ratings were substantially lower than the Metropolitan Area norm. If they could chose the best way to receive information about city government and issues facing the community, forty-four percent indicated a mailed newsletter. Twenty-seven percent Page 9 Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 preferred newspaper coverage, while twenty-four percent wanted on-line access to this type of information. Although fif¥one percent were unable to provide a rating, thirty-eight percent rated relations and cooperation between the City of Chanhassen and their local school district highly, while twelve percent were more critical. On a related issue, thirty-one percent were unable to evaluate the quality of education provided by their public school district; but, fifl3r-eight percent rated their home district positively, while twelve percent rated it negatively. Conclusions: Demographically, Chanhassen remained a "high-growth community" on the "suburban periphery." Residents tended to be young, had children, more White Collar than Blue Collar, and relatively stable in their future intentions to remain. They valued the existing sense of connection -- whether to the city as a whole or their neighborhood area -- and small town ambience, but also wanted several types of suburban amenities, such as restaurants and large single-purpose stores. They have high expectations about city services and could be difficult taskmasters if these expectations were not met; however, to date the City continues to meet or exceed most residents' standards. As a result, the City Staff, both generally--job performance -- and specifically m during direct contact m was positively rated. Perspectives on city taxes, however, revealed a very fiscally conservative orientation. The city posted a majority in opposition to a tax increase to maintain services at their current levels. They also viewed increases for many service expansion and recreational facilities coldly. However, with recent property tax shifts, hostility can be expected to decline in the future. The growth of the community was found to be a key issue, if the key issue. However, unlike other communities, concerns about financing ~ specifically the use of TIF -- blended with reactions to the growth rate. Residents split about the current rate of growth, with roughly one- half seeing it as "about right" and one-half as "too rapid." The fallout can also be seen in the seriousness with which residents rated traffic congestion, and the unusual level of interest in public transportation alternative. Residents, however, were not just anti-growth: the frustration revolved around residential development, not commercial-industrial or retail development. This perspective reveals a "second-stage growth attitude" toward development-- shifting from a concern about its overall pace to a focus on desirable, non-residential, amenities. The summary phrase reflecting the current mood of residents is "stability amidst change." In other words, policies should reflect maintaining and improving upon the key values which define Chanhassen, essentially its "small town" character and its plentiful open space, but should also Page 10 Decision Resources, Ltd. 2001 Chanhassen Residential Study September, 2001 address the new needs of the community as demographic changes continue to take place. Planning, for example, should aim more at making the city more self-sufficient: attracting services and retail establishments in addition to entertainment and dining opportunities. But, even with these attitudinal changes, the City of Chanhassen has weathered its high-growth period very well. Page 11 SPECIAL WORK SESSION CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002 5:00 P.M.- 9:30 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER TOURS AND DISCUSSION 5:00 p.m. Meet at City Hall, Lower East Parking Lot Board Bus 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Tour Safari Island, City of Waconia "A Public/Public Partnership" Hosts: Sue Arntz, City Administrator Kristi Organ, Director of Parks and Recreation 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Tour Ridgedale YMCA Hosts: Anita Lancello, Branch Director Marvin Puspoki, Youth Program Director 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. Tour Plymouth Ice Center Lifetime Fitness and Creek Center Host: Eric Blank, Park and Recreation Director 9:15 - 9:30 p.m. Return to Chanhassen · Please arrive at City Hall promptly at 5:00 p.m. · Dinner, treats, and refreshments will be available on the bus. · Our hosts have graciously agreed to take an evening out of their schedule to accommodate our tour; please make every effort to attend. An information packet detailing Chanhassen's past community center efforts, identifying current prospective partners and displaying financial data from a variety of community centers will be delivered prior to our tours. Lyman BIv(7 City of Chanhassen Potential Community Center Sites N / ? / / ! / / / / / e:\projects\commcenter.apr CITY OF CHANHASSEN HISTORY OF PAST PARK AND RECREATION REFERENDUMS June 14, 1997 Park, Open Space and Trail Failed Passed Yes No Margin X 1,142 707 435 Should the City of Chanhassen be authorized to issue and sell its General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,900,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of park, trail, and open space recreational facilities? November 6, 1990 Community Center Adjacent Main Fire Station Failed Passed Yes No Margin X 1609 3745 2136 Shall the City of Chanhassen borrow money by selling its General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,100,000 to pay for the acquisition, construction, betterment and equipping of a community center facility in the City? November 8, 1988 Trails Failed Passed Yes Np Margin X 2586 2594 8 Shall the City of Chanhassen issue and sell its General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the construction of a multipurpose trail system in the City? February 24, 1988 Community Center on Chanhassen Bowl Property, Lake Ann Park Expansion, Trails and Acquisition of Parkland Failed Passed Yes No Margin X 773 934 161 Shall the City of Chanhassen issue and sell its General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000 for the construction and equipping of a multipurpose community center? .j Failed Passed Yes No Margin X 934 771 163 X 852 854 2 X 854 850 4 November 4, 1969 Acquisition of Parkland Failed Passed Yes No Margin X 452 350 102 Shall the City of Chanhassen issue and sell its General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the improvement of Lake Ann Park Shall the City of Chanhassen issue and sell its General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the construction of a multipurpose trail system in the City? Shall the City of Chanhassen issue and sell its General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the acquisition of parklands in the City? Shall the Village of Chanhassen borrow money by issuing its General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $250,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of parks? G:\park\thXhistoryofpastpark&recre ferendums June 19, 2000 Dear Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission Members, My name is Brian Hubbard and I am the Director of Development for the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis, assigned to the Carver County area. I have been meeting with community leaders throughout the area to determine what, if any, part the YMCA can be in this community. My initial meetings have been very encouraging and it seems to me that the YMCA could fill an important niche here. I look forward to meeting with you on June 27th to talk about the possibilities. The YMCA is committed to moving forward in this endeavor of creating an increased YMCA presence only if the community and it's leaders are interested in this. I think there are possibilities for a partnership between the YMCA and the City of Chanhassen in terms of collaborative programming, identifying service gaps that the YMCA may be able to fill, or looking at joint program facilities. I am excited about where our discussions might take us and am looking forward to working with you to continue to serve the needs of people. This year the YMCA is celebrating 150 years of working with and in communities to change lives and make a difference in people. The YMCA has a rich history of being a community leader and is one of the foundations of success across the country. From youth sports, camping and swimming lessons to health enhancement and programming for seniors, the YMCA is an excellent resource in the over 2,500 communities nationwide it is a part of. The YMCA is dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities while promoting the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all programs. Again, I look forward to a productive and visionary discussion next week. Enclosed with this letter is some generic information about the YMCA to give you a better understanding of the depth of the organization. If you have any questions or concerns prior to that, please feel free to contact me at 952-582-8245. Thank you for your time and interest. Respectfully, Brian V. Hubbard Director of Development YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis Enclosures The I~MCA welcomes all who wish to participate and annually raises funds to help make that possible. Please let us know if we may serve you or your family in this wq~. CITYOF CHAN SEN 690 Cio, Center Drive PO Box 147 Chanhasse,, Minnesota 55317 Phone 952.937.1900 GeneralFax 952. 937. 5739 Engineeri,g Deparnnent Fax' 952.93,7.9152 Building Department Fax' 952.934.2524 1t% Site MEMORANDUM TO: Scott Botcher, City Manager FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director DATE: February 6, 2001 SUB J: Park and Recreation Commissiop Recommendation to Pursue Locating a YMCA in Chanhassen Attached please find a staff report written to the Park and Recreation Commission dated January 2, 2001 regarding the YMCA. The minutes of the commission's discussion on this item dated January 23,2001 are also attached. On the evening of January 23, Commissioner Berg made the following motion: That the Park & Recreation Commission recommends to the City Council that the)' pursue locating a YMCA in the City of Chanhassen and recommends that questions be placed on the upcoming community survey to test the community's interest in a YMCA. Commissioner Howe seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Please forward the Commission's recommendation to the City Council. G :\park\Ih\prcymcarecomm The Gt¥ of Chanhassen. .4 erowi,~ co,mm,in, with clean lakes, a,a/itr sc/,ooh, a chamd,~ do~.,tow,, tl, riri, v h,si,e.c,es, m~d hca,t/f,//~m'~:c A area; a/ace t,/ire. ,.ark. CIT OF 690 City Center Drive PO Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 952.937.1900 General Fax 952.937.5739 Engi, eerh~g Depm'tment Fax 952.937.9152 Bui/diug Departme, t Fa.,: 952.934.2524 lt3b Site ,~.u:ci. cha,/,asse,, m,.1. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Park and Recreation Commission Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director DATE: January 2, 2001 SUBJ: Discuss the Possibilities of Locating a YMCA Center in Chanhassen At the request of the Commission, this item has been scheduled as part of your January 23ra meeting. Mr. Brian Hubbard, the Director of Development for the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis, assigned to the Carver County area, has supplied the attached materials. Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director and I prepared a map showing "possible" YMCA sites. We identified 8 of the "most likely" development sites in the event that a YMCA project would occur. C: Scott Botcher, City Manager Todd Gerhard, Asst. City Manager Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director Mr. Brian Hubbard G :park\thWMCAlocatingmem The Gtv of Chanhasse,. A gmu,i,e co,mm,in, u,ith clean lakes, a,a/in, schools, a chamti,.~ dou,,tou,n, thrivin~ businesses, and beautiful om'ks. A ~reat nlace to Ih,e, u,ork, and tda~. January 2, 2001 Dear Chanhassen Parks & Recreation Commission, Thank you for your interest in continuing to investigate opportunities for partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis. I am excited with the response I have gotten during my community meetings tlu'oughout Carver County and especially with leaders in Chanhassen. I have held over 50 such meetings and have a strong feeling about how a YMCA would benefit this community. Todd Hoffman has requested tlu-ee pieces of information in preparation for your work session in a couple of weeks. Here is that information: 1) What acreage is needed to build a YMCA? Most YMCA's are situated on 8- 12 acres of land. Some of the determining factors include the estimation for the amount of par~ng needed based on facili~ usage and what outdoor space is needed for programming (i.e. soccer/baseball fields, tennis courts, amphitheater; etcO. The sflec~c amount would be based on these things as well as land availabiliO, during the planning stages of a facilio~. However; a minimum of eight acres ~'ould be required. 2) How long is the plmming and construction timeline? The answer to this question is circumstantial. Assuming the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis finds a key partner(s) to collaborate with on this project, the following would be a possible timeline: *Feasibility Study Stage (2 - 4 months) A facility feasibility study would be conducted. This study would evaluate the program and faciliO, needs and desires of the community. *Fundraising & Financhtg Stage (6 months- 2 years) Ifa key partner is located, a financing plan would be developed that would #~clude partner costs, a capital campaign drive and possible debt financing. The t#ne range is dependent on the amount of financing available and other fundraising options. *FaciliO, Development & Planning Stage (1 year) (Will happen in conjunction with the Fun&'aising & Financing stage) Based on the feasibility study and the interest of the key partner(s), the facilio, design will be developed and necessa~3, approvals will be obtained. *Construction Stage (6-12 months) This is an average range for most YMCAs that are built. As with any construction project, many factors affect the timeline for a large-scale facility. 3) What are the top benefits of a YMCA to the local community? It is difficult for me to narrow down the list of what I wouM tell you most communities identify as benefits that come as a result of a YMCA. However, some of the most noteworthy things I th#tk you wouM hear from communities include: *UNIQUE - Every YMCA is unique to it's cont.tunity and provides programs, services attd facilities that are needed itt that area; *MISSION-DRIVEN - As a not-for-profit organization, the YMCA is committed to being a solid part ora healthy commttttity through programs that develop spirit, mind and body for ail. The four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility are at the heart of all programs bi plann#tg and bnplementation; *COMMUNITY FOCUSED - Provides a positive, wholesome community gathering place for people of all ages; *LOCAL LEADERSHIP - A local Board of Directo'rs gives leade)'ship to each YMCA helping to determine new initiatives, programs attd services; *RESPONSIVE - Provides programs and opportunities fi'om very young to very oM which change as the needs of the community changes; *NATIONAL - YMCA are located itt over 2, 500 countries ao'oss the nation attd have developed att outstanding reputation. Also, the YMCA's A IfA Y program allows members to use att), }3fCA itt the country while traveling on business or pleasure; *STRONG HISTORY - The YMCA is celebrating 150 years of working with attd itt communities to change lives attd make a difference itt people; I hope this information helps you during your work session. Again, I'm encouraged that Chanhassen might join over 2,500 communities that have a YMCA in their area focused on building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Please feel free to contact me if I can give you any further information and I would be more than happy to talk with you more specifically in the weeks to come. I can be reached by phone at 952- 582-8245. Respectfully, Brian V. Hubbard Director of Community Development YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 23, 2001 Chairwoman Lash called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jan Lash, Fred Berg, Mike Howe, Rod Franks, Jim Manders, Jar Karlovich, and David Moes MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent; and Corey Hoen, Recreation Supervisor APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as presented. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None. DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITIES OF LOCATING A YMCA CENTER IN CHANHASSEN. Hoffman: Thank you Chair Lash, members of the commission. I'll go over briefly the documents that were distributed in this packet. At the request of the commission this was originally scheduled for January 9th. That evening ran late. Tabled it until this evening. Brian Hubbard has responded to the three questions posed to him. What acreage is needed to build a YMCA? His answer or response, most are situated on 8 to 12 acres of land. The second question is the planning and construction time line? And he goes through that and what the total there is about 2 years. Little more than that. Almost 3 years. Then what are the top benefits the YMCA to the local community and then he gives a broader answer. Talking about the uniqueness of the Y. The mission driven organization, community focus, leadership, etc. If you were to ask Kevin McShane the day of the Chamber meeting it was because you can have a piece of ice sheet in it. That's a paying benefit to a YMCA. They have a pool and the other people that chimed in and says yeah, we pay the same kind of taxes as any other town and we want those facilities so that's what we get out of the Chamber meeting. The final item was the map that Kate Aanenson and I put together. Chanhassen, oh probably 5 or 10 years ago was known as a land rich community. It is no longer a land rich community. There are limited sites. These sites are located all on the south side of Highway 5 and basically along the corridor between Audubon Road and Highway 41. And as noted, most of these sites would, or all of them work out, would work out as far as a location. Some of them are already under development pressure. The intersection of 41 and 5, the south and west side is being looked at by Fairview for a medical center. There are other uses being contemplated on other parcels as well so. That's the background information that the commission was presented and that's really all staff has to present to the commission prior to opening it for your discussion. Lash: Okay, thanks Todd. Is there anyone want to throw out some questions first to Todd? Maybe just kind of open this up. I think this... Franks: If there an order in which you want to kind of deal with the general areas of questions like land or facility or where we want to go? Hoffman: Jan can decide that. Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23, 2001 Franks: Jan? Lash: What? Franks: Do we want to break this discussion down? Lash: Any way you want Rod. What works for you? Franks: Well I'm a linear thinker and so. Lash: Okay, go ahead. Franks: Grasping like a discussion maybe of what type of facility would look, or and then more of a discussion of what possible areas would work and then move into a discussion about the type of facility. Lash: Okay. Hoffman: Process. Franks: Process. I'd like to open then with the basic kind of report. If we could entertain a discussion amongst the commission about possible sites for the YMCA. Lash: Do you want to start us off?. I think you have some thoughts. Franks: I do have a couple of thoughts. Are you going to put the map up on the? There's 2 parcels that I was interested in. A couple of parameters that I set when I was looking at these places was to stay as close to downtown or population area so it's integrated into the more downtown area. And then to stay close to the Highway 5 corridor as well so it's accessible to both north Chan and south Chan as well. Deals them equal sense of ownership. Also Highway 5 is a conduit going east and west as well to draw in members of the other communities, Victoria and Eden Prairie. The piece that really struck me first was the kind of triangular shaped piece off Powers Boulevard to the west of Lake Susan. And Todd as I understand it, that little kind of trapezoid kind of piece right to the south and west of that, is that parkland already? Hoffman: Yes. Franks: And does that follow that. Hoffman: Creek. Franks: The creek. And so who currently owns that? Hoffman: ...the originator of the NordicTrak. Lash: Where are you? I'm lost. Hoffman: Right there. Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23,2001 Howe: That's the railroad tracks just north of it there? Franks: Yeah. Karlovich: Where is the park land? Hoffman: Park land is right here. Franks: And then it goes across of course Powers into the Lake Susan Park. And what I liked about that was it's on Powers Boulevard, which is a nice, big 4 lane divided and then connected to Lake Susan Park makes it kind of nice. And it's still pretty really convenes to that whole downtown area. How much land is that parcel? Is that a little bit more than 8 or pretty close? Hoffman: It's larger than 8. I don't have the exact size. It's probably closer to 12. Franks: Now is that, I hate to even ask this question. I could look in the map but is this parcel included in any of that Bluff Creek area? Or is that tributary into Lake Susan or that creek, is that? Hoffman: No. Different watershed. Franks: Different watershed, okay. So we're safe. Hoffman: ...on this property. Woods as well. The building itself would be somewhat tucked away up on top of the hill, which is, not much people need to see... They're going to know where it's at. Franks: Is it a usable site for that considering the parking and everything that need to occur? Looking at the topography. Hoffman: Sure. That's why we picked it. Franks: The other one of course is over by that business park. Hoffman: Which one? Franks: Up on top off Hoffman: 5 and 41 ? Franks: Right by your finger. South of there. Right up on top of the hill there. Isn't that where that oak knoll is? Hoffman: Yep. Lash: But that's not part of the Smith Memorial Park now? Hoffman: No, it's an industrial lot that's part of the Arboretum Village. Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23, 2001 Franks: Right, and so I thought that'd be another nice spot close to 41 and 5, and then right next to Memorial Park too so it'd be a really nice setting. Those are just some of my thoughts about possible sites. I'd like to hear other people's thoughts too. Karlovich: I have a question for Todd. If money wasn't an issue, what do you think would be the best site? Hoffman: Different variables. Both of those sites are very nicely situated in natural resource settings which are a benefit to oh, kind of the how you feel once you're there. Out of those two I like the one to the east simply because it's centered a bit more in the area of Chanhassen. And then the sites that are up around. Karlovich: Do they need Highway 5 visibility is kind of?. Hoffman: Yeah. These sites, 1, 2, 3, 4 that would have some Highway 5 visibility. And then these two, the two that are situated around the wetland complex are also a pretty nice size as far as being able to put a YMCA and who knows what's going to be there but you're going to have some outdoor activity where people are going to be able to either look out at large expanses of windows or be outside and look over a natural resource area rather than looking over Highway 5 or the street. So these four sites offer some of that. These four sites offer more visibility and also the, presumably more expensive due to the Highway 5 frontage. Karlovich: Do you have any idea like in price per square foot, what the difference is? Do we know? That prime property right on Highway 5, I mean is that like twice as much or do we have any clue? Hoffman: I wouldn't know at this time. I didn't look at that. I didn't make a...point of pricing out property. $2.00 to $4.00 per square foot at least. And a little bit higher than that up on Highway 5. Franks: Do you know what the underlying guiding or zoning is for these properties just off the end already? Would they need a zoning of institutional? Hoffma'n: All of them would accommodate a Y. Frank: All of them would accommodate? Hoffman: That's why they were selected. That's why I included Kate in that process. Manders: My opinion is that that first site that Rod mentioned was my top vote getter for location and tying in with the current park structure and you know visibility to downtown. Lash: That was my thought too. That was my f'n'st choice. Accessibility. We've got a trail system there on Powers. I think it'd be a nice setting too with the woods. It would give it a nice feel or essence. Moes: Well speaking for northeast Chanhassen, it would certainly be in a prime location as far as access is concerned versus getting too much farther down the Highway 5 corridor. This is a, they're looking at the available lots, the closest ones to northeast Chanhassen. I know there is strong interest in a YMCA up in that area. People that I've talked to. Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23, 2001 Lash: I guess I went more with accessibility when I did my choices and because of that I wasn't really even thinking price and I wasn't thinking vista so I was looking the ones more along Highway 5, with the one closest to Lake Ann as my second choice but given from Todd's input about the wetlands and the ones down, is that Galpin? No, Audubon? Hoffman: Audubon. Lash: Audubon. You know those would have some pluses too. I just think they'd be more difficult to get to then the one on Powers. Hoffman: Well and you always have views of Lake Susan. Franks: Right, from up on top of the hill. Howe: And you're near fields too. I mean ball fields, soccer fields, archery. Ail that stuff is there with that one. Hoffman: Yeah, I think this exercise is more about just showing that there are possible sites and less about which site at this time. Lash: So what would be our options as far as trying to somehow acquire a piece? Hoffman: Again I think that's discussion is probably premature of where we're at with this process. Lash: But if we want to go forward. I mean if we want to go forward, but in the end I want to spend weeks and weeks talking about doing this only to find out that there's no possible funding source. To try to get property. Howe: Well there's not until we raise money, right? Isn't that one of the catches? There had to be fund raising. Wasn't that what we talked about? We have to have an organized effort. Lash: We would? Howe: Well not we but the Y. Lash: Yeah but they want us to pony up the property so. Franks: That's what they would like. Lash: Well yeah. Hoffman: I would not know what the mechanisms for the joint powers would be. Again that's all negotiable as Brian has always stated. If the commission would like to make a recommendation to the City Council and investigate this, I think what needs to be kept in mind is the timing. The City Council is very interested in a community survey and they're not going to do anything until that community survey is completed and so if you're interested in pursuing this, I would recommend that you talk about some, sort out some of the issues. Send a recommendation up to the City Council to include the YMCA in their community survey. I believe they've got a timeline set for the first quarter or first half of 2001 to get that Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23, 2001 done. I don't think this freshman council is going to move forward on pursuing acquisition of a Y site without some feedback from the community. Berg: I think.that would only help us. Lash: Yeah, and that would be a perfect opportunity for us. Berg: Great opportunity. Lash: So good timing. Franks: Well and good to know that if it's not something that the community is really interested in that we waste a lot of time on it. Howe: Right, that's also true. Berg: But you know they will be. That's the beauty of it. They will be really in favor of it. Karlovich: Well I think the question would have to be worded to make sure that they understand that a Y can offer. All the different facilities that would be there possibly. Franks: What types of facilities would, I mean as a commission who's represented kind of the interest of people as far as recreation and parks, what kinds of facilities would we be interested in? Berg: Pool. I think we start with a pool Howe: Water park. Pool/water park. Lash: Fitness. Franks: Indoor? Indoor water park? Karlovich: Well the one that I have in mind is just the Lifetime in Plymouth that has, I don't think it has an indoor water park but. Franks: It does. It has the indoor zero entry pool with a water slide. And then some other. Lash: It had a lap pool because that didn't... Franks: Yeah, that was separate. And then it had a dive pool. That was separate. In their aquatic center I think there were 3 separate pools. Karlovich: And then there were ice sheets next to it, weren't there? Franks: Two ice sheets. Lash: And then there was outdoor aquatics. Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23,2001 Franks: And then there was an outdoor pool and water park as well. Zero entry pool. Berg: The ice might be something that this district would be interested in looking at with us too. Franks: And what was nice, what I liked about that Lifetime Fitness in Plymouth is, it overlooks that whole wetland area and so when you're out there in that outdoor pool, I mean you have this really nice view all around. Lash: How about a pool? Would the district be interested in a pool? They don't have a pool at the high school. Berg: They don't generally have them at high schools. There's not going to be one at the 9th grade building either. I don't know that they would like, I can't speak for them but I don't know that they would be. I think they're. Lash: You think the middle school is adequate? Berg: I think the middle school is adequate for what they need now. Pools generally are like that. Manders: Is it so important that we discuss necessarily the amenities of this in terms of what should be on that survey? But to consider how much people are willing towards this such as X nulnber of dollars per $100,000 of property taxes or something like that? Karlovich: My question was just kind of the worry about, would you like to have a YMCA in the city and then have not a real good response because people really didn't understand. Franks: What it would be. Karlovich: What it would be so that was kind of the fear I had with just a survey question. Manders: Yeah I agree. Lash: And possible amenities would include. Could include and we could maybe list, check ones that they'd be the most interested in or prioritize or something. Berg: I think we can scale down the size a little bit because I don't think we need a lot of meeting rooms. The new library's going to take care of that. So that would help in terms of keeping the square footage down a little bit. Because I know they provide a lot of those things too, which we might not need. Hoffman: If Ron were here he would say performing arts. Franks: Well that's a very nice theater that the Chaska Community Center has. Very nice. Berg: Very small. Lash: Well that's certainly something that could go on the list you know. And if there appears to be, if it's one of the, you know I don't know how many numbers down we want to go to find out top priorities for people. I suppose people who have done surveys would know better. I'd say 5. Then you take. Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23, 2001 Manders: We've done surveys in the past. Has there been anything in terms of a community center type question on past surveys? Hoffman: The last survey had that question on it. Manders: Do you recall what was involved? Was it a single question, yes or no or did it expand on? Hoffman: I'll run upstairs and grab it. Lash: You know the other thing, information that I suppose could be provided is, would you be interested in a Y? This would be the kind of amenities that could be included and you know would you yourself be interested in being a member knowing that, what are the dues? $45.00 or something a month. Yes or no? I mean some people might be interested in having a Y there just to be able to go occasionally and swim or just sign up for swim lessons but would have no interest whatsoever being a member. And that'd be helpful for us to know. Probably for the Y to know also. And also would they think it would be in their best interest as a citizen for it to be a joint effort between the city and the Y. Knowing that there could be some advantages to being a resident. Franks: I think if we had, I like that if there's some way that the council and us as well could get a sense that the citizens would really like the city to partnership with a group like the YMCA, that would really go a long way in creating a working relationship. Because then they'd feel like they really have some mandate to really move forward in that direction. Howe: One of the differences in a Y and a Lifetime is some of the programs that come out of a Y. I don't know how, it's going to be hard to survey ! think. Maybe we need to just gauge if there's interest before you go into, what would you really what your Y to have and do you realize that there's programs here like daycare and classes and swim lessons and a lot of things that in a survey I think you're going to maybe lose people if you, and I think they're'very important questions but I think it's important including in the whole mix. That Y's can do more than just a Lifetime, okay. And that's what he's alluding to here, Brian. But I think that's important to get that message out too. Karlovich: I think the input that I get from at least my neighbors, is that they're either driving to Northwest on 62 or they're going down to the Chaska Community Center and anything, whether it was Lifetime or the Y or anything, would just be a breath of fresh air for them to have something in our community. Berg: The one thing that's going to have to be discussed is what we do with the Rec Center. Well maybe we can again, work out a deal somewhere with something. Someone or something. Some organization. Franks: Because the possibility exists that we run that business right out of town basically by opening up a big facility like that. Jerry, what's your... Ruegemer: I mean that certainly is a possibility. I'm not sure that...as meeting rooms and that sort of thing but you know our bread and butter is fitness out there. Where we make a majority of the revenue. And the gym of course but we don't really make money on the gym but it's certainly a community asset. And I mean I think that thought was always there in case something should happen, you know the school district would certainly be interested in talking. Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23,2001 Franks: You don't think they could use the space? Ruegemer: Oh I'm sure they can use the space. Franks: I'm being funny. Karlovich: I thought that one dance studio wanted more room too. Franks: Well the dance department or the dance program, they want like a lot more room. Yeah. Ruegemer: But I mean that certainly is a possibility. I mean that certainly has to be discussed. You know we could be cutting our own throats certainly but. Berg: I think that'd be one of the things the council's going to come back with right away. What about the Rec Center? Franks: Well the other thing though is we operate that at a loss every year. Lash: I can't imagine it'd be difficult to rent out the space, and at the very least to, I don't know who but daycare facility. You know maybe the school. Does Bluff Creek, your kids don't go there? Do they have school age child care program there? Before and after? Howe; I don't know. Franks: My guess is the school district would snap that building up. Howe: I would think they're desperate for space in those grades, that they'd be interested. Karlovich: It seems as a commission it seems like we should look at the big picture and I think that space there would get used up pretty quickly and we should look at what's best for the community as a whole, not bypass this opportunity. Lash: I don't think anybody was suggesting that. I just think we need to cover the bases because we need to pre-plan for that question because that question is going to come. So we just need to deal and prepare for it. Do you have any thoughts Todd? Hoffman: The recreation center? Lash: Yes. Franks: Our concern is that, you know if we go forward and push for another fitness center to come into town at that kind of scale, that we push the recreation center right out of business. Hoffman: Out of business, what does that mean? Franks: Well since most of the revenue from the recreation center comes from the fitness operations. And people will look at how they can spend their dollar and get, I'm assuming from a YMCA would, at least Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23, 2001 what I envision would staff, or have equipment, much bigger equipment area and more fitness availability and that kind of thing. That people would go spend their money than spending it at the rec center. Hoffman: There's always been that discussion. The recreation center operations may change. They may evolve into something else. They may lease the building back to the school district. You sell the building back to the school district. Really the recreation center is a meeting room center and an extra gym and a couple of small rooms. So we take the 35 pieces of equipment out of the fitness room and close it down and make it dance or aerobics or turn it into a dance studio. Many things could happen there. The one thing, when you think about the building itself, we also need to remember we have a 20 acre park on that site. And so if we walk away from the building you're still left with a 20 acre park that I don't think the school district is going to want to take over. With the warming house and a double set of hockey boards and those type of things. That's not to say we can operate that independently. You do that here up at Chan Elementary so. I think all questions that need to be answered and thought about, to be a responsible proposal. Once you say, tell the community you're going to build a YMCA, you're also going to have to tell them, because they're all going to be thinking, well what are you going to do with the Rec Center so it's going to have to be discussed and thought up. The question in, 52 golf course. These stand for strongly support, somewhat support and then you go into the opposed column. So we get the full blown recreation center. That's 55. And so you have 51 on the side of the strongly or somewhat support. 42 on the other side. Lash: For ice, that's way over 50%. 75%. Berg: When was this done? Hoffman: This was '97. January of'97. Franks: What are the numbers down at the? Hoffman: These numbers are support on this side and oppose here and then this is don't know or don't care. Franks: But it looks like, so it's 29 and 27 support the construction of a full service community center? Hoffman: Oh you're right. We're down there further. Franks: Yeah, so it's higher than 56. Lash: That's what I was looking at for the ice. That's what I thought was the ice. Karlovich: Now you say the middle one doesn't support it? I just remember back to surveys and statistics and the central tendency of people to pick in the middle. Berg: It seems to me, remembering again from statistics when we did the referendum, that that negative is pretty high. Those are the ones who are definitely going to vote, I want to say that we were looking for a 2/3 support before we went to the referendurn~ Was that right? Hoffman: I recall it was 2/3 but throughout the entire, this is the executive summary. It states that Mr. Morrish did not recommend as you recall, that we move forward with the referendum because of the Park and Rec Commission Meeting - January 23,2001 negative tax...and the task force and commission I recall struggled with that and they eventually moved forward. These numbers were more favorable than the remainder of the, as I recall. Some of these numbers...were a bit more favorable. The community center's the highest one here, is it not? Moes: Yes. Berg: Yeah, just to play devil's advocate. The larger number on the disagree still bothers me though because those at 56% is all for it until they figure out they have to pay for it. The no's are not going to be no's no matter what it is. Lash: The flip side of that is, this is a community center versus a YMCA so it wouldn't be all community funded. So this is a little different scenario to the taxpayer. Berg: Right. Absolutely...offer more than a community center in terms of programming. Franks: Without having to worry about running it in the red year after year. Berg: Yeah. Hoffman: The City Manager is currently interviewing Bill Morris who did this survey and some other firms to get an idea of what a community survey is going to involve in the city so these numbers will get freshened up. Berg: So at this point do you want us to recommend that we have an item on the survey regarding the, asking the community's interest on. Hoffman: How would you express your interest in a YMCA project to council and recommend that they include that as questions regarding that in the survey. Lash: Okay. Does anybody have any additional thoughts that you want to add? Howe: Can we have some input on those questions? We need to have that I think. Lash: Well as an example in this particular one, and I guess I'd be confused why someone would separate indoor swimming pool from a community center. I mean wouldn't that be a given that they'd be together? Or even the ice. Berg: It might be like a Richfield pool... Lash: I think we'd be crazy to invest in an indoor pool without anything else. Berg: That doesn't say indoor. Oh, it does say indoor. Maybe they were just looking for a cheap. Lash: Besides if you go the whole...the whole thing. Have a pool. Have programming and have all the stuff listed there as one and not have them separated out. Park and Rec Commission Meeting- January 23, 2001 Hoffman: I would think so. I don't know for sure. Berg: Well I would move that we first recommend, first let the City Council or tell the City Council that we are interested in pursuing looking at a YMCA in the city of Chanhassen. And secondly that we have questions on the community survey that is going out concerning, testing community interest on said YMCA. Lash: Okay, is there a second? Was that a motion? Berg: Yes. Howe: I'd second that. Berg moved, Howe seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends to the City Council that they pursue locating a YMCA in the City of Chanhassen and recommends that questions be placed on the upcoming community survey to test the community's interest in a YMCA. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously. LIFETIME March 3, 1998 Ms. Kathryn Aanenson Planning Director City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Kate: Thank you very much for meeting with Mike Salman of Equity Properties and myself today to discuss Life Time Fitness' interest in developing a facility in Chanhassen. As we stated, LifeTime Fitness is highly interested in providing our first-rate fitness center to your community, and would like to work with the city government to achieve this goal. ! will follow up with you in the upcoming weeks to get an update on city council priorities and interest level. Please again extend our invitation to the city council, Park and Recreation Division and to Nancy Mancino to visit the Plymouth LifeTime Fitness facility. Please let me know ifI can be of any assistance in the meantime. Sincerely, Nancy 1~I. Gunderson Community Partnership Committee Preliminary Report Partnership with Lifetime Fitness 1. Met with Mr. Abdi Javidan, Vice President Marketing and Sales, on April 21, 1998, for a general discussion. Discussion points as follows: Lifetime wants a facility in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen or Minnetonka location. Eden Prairie Mall is pursuing Lifetime to locate its facility there. Lifetime does not seem very enthused about this location. A Prototype facility is being introduced in Detroit for joint public private efforts 90,000-110,00 square feet. Design is adaptable to community needs without extensive rede.sign. Lifetime will need approximately 1 acre/10,000 square feet of facility minimum site requirement. · Discussed three sites' le Arboretum business park In front of Data Service on Lake Drive South of Eckankar property, east of Lake Ann Park (most preferred site) Lifetime would be most likely request that, at a minimum, the land be provided by the city. City receives' . 2. 3. 4. 5. Facility without operational issues Special membership for residents City identity of facility Some specific for economically disadvantages Shared investment, shared risk · Lifetime gets' 1. 2. 3. 4. Market share Presence Revenue Land, at minimum, for facility City investment generally follows a formula based on the number of people within a five mile radius. ® Timberwolves facility in western suburbs and may be potential partners. Comments: Without such a cooperative effort, it is unlikely Chanhasson will have such a facility. Our window of opportunity is small as this a complex arrangement and will take time, while development pressure is high and land costs are going up. Facility would have a significant impact on the current recreational center. e Proposed Action: Continue general discussion with Lifetime Tour Plymouth facility Prepare a list of facility requirement Gauge com~nunity support Discover potential finding sources for city's investment Gather information on Plymouth facility from city perspective. CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Alison Blackowiak, Co-Chair, Park Referendum Task Force Mike Lynch, Co-Chair, Park Referendum Task Force DATE: March 19, 1997 SUB J: Request City Council Authorization to Proceed with Park Bond Referendum The Park Referendum Task Force is requesting city council approval to proceed with detailed planning for a spring of 1997 park bond referendum. As the city council is aware, components of the referendum may include: · Expansion of the city's trail system; Acquisition of open lands fOr preservation and/or future park development; · Neighborhood park improvements; · The development of the Bandimere Farm parkland into a youth athletic facility. On February 24, the city council and Park Task Force received the results of a community park bond survey. Trails continue to rank No. 1 as the most desired recreational, amenity in the community. There is a strong concern about problems associated with suburban sprawl and the loss of open space, as well as the need to upgrade existing neighborhood parks. The development of Bandimere Park was the next most recognized recreational need in the city. The proposed level of investment in each of these areas would coincide with the level of support indicated by the community. Based on preliminary survey results, we feel that a reduced referendum amount is appropriate at this time. The Park Task Force clearly recognizes the challenges that lie ahead. We are committed to delivering a park bond proposal that responds to the community's input and needs. Any referendum decision will have a long-lasting effect on the community's future. Simply put, the task force feels a strong sense of responsibility to allow the electorate the opportunity to participate in their future. We hope the city council shares our opinion. Mayor and City Council March 19, 1997 Page 2 REQUEST The Park Task Force, a body appointed by the city council, respectfully requests authorization to proceed with a spring of 1997 park bond referendum. If authorization is granted, we look forward to presenting the details of our proposal at your April 7 work session. g:\park\referen\authorizere f. doc CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 March 19, 1997 Tonka United Soccer Ms. Missy Carbonneau 18326 Minnetonka Blvd. Deephaven, MN 55391 Chanhassen Athletic Assoc. Mr. A.J. Dordel 1030 Lake Susan Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chan/Chaska Soccer Club Mr. Tom Brenton 1107 Timber Circle Chaska, MN 55318 South Tonka Little League Mr. David Steinkamp 1026 Pontiac Lane Chanhassen, MN 55317 Tonka United Soccer Mr. Jeff Junkermeier 15 16th Avenue North Hopkins, MN 55343 Minnetonka Hockey Assoc. Mr. Matt Thompson 19695 Near Mountain Blvd. Shorewood, MN 55331 Chaska/Chanhassen Hockey Assoc. Mr. Steve Olinger 7255 159th Street Carver, MN 55315 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Over the years, I have had the pleasure to work with all of your associations and sporting groups. A common theme of many past conversations/meetings with you and/or other representatives of' your associations has been the construction of new facilities and the improvement of existing facilities. Therefore, I am obligated to inform you that this coming Monday, March 24, the Chanhassen City Council will consider moving forward with a Spring 1997 Park Bond Referendum. The Park Referendum Task Force, a group of citizens appointed by the City Council, is advocating that a referendum be held. Potential components of the proposed referendum include: · Trail System Expansion The Development of the Bandimere Farm Park Property as a Youth Athletic Complex · Land Acquisition for Presentation of Open Space and/or Future Park Development · Neighborhood Park Improvements An agenda for Monday night's meeting is attached. I encourage you to take this opportunity to discuss with the City Council how this proposed referendum could influence your future. Chanhassen Youth Sports March 19, 1997 Page 2 I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the important contribUtions you make to our community. The value of your collective programs is immeasurable. Please call me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Todd Hoffman Director of Park and Recreation TH :grnb pc~ Chanhassen City Council v(Thanhassen Park and Recreation Commission Park Task Force Don Ashworth, City Administrator g:' park~referen',Yot~thSportsTeamsLtr 1997 PARK, OPEN SPACE AND TRAIL BOND REFERENDUM COMPONENTS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS Carver Beach Park Parking Improvements Carver Beach Playground Playground Refurbislunent Park Trail Chanhassen Hills Park Skating Rink Light Curry Farms Park Half Court Basketball Galpin Boulevard Park Access Road, Parking Lot Construction Phase I Playground Equipment Herman Field Park Phase II Playground Kerber Pond Park Trail hnprovements Signage Meadoxv Green Park Neighborhood Picnic Shelter East Trail Connector Minnewashta Heights Park Playground Refurbislunent North Lotus Lake Park Neighborhood Picnic Shelter Park Trail Pheasant Hill Park Phase II Playground Equipment Power Hill Park Neighborhood Picnic Shelter Prairie Knoll Park Phase II Playground Equipment Rice Marsh Lake Park Replace Neighborhood Picnic Shelter Playground Refurbishment Roundhouse Park Phase II Development South Lotus Lake Park Phase II Playground Equipment Park Trail Stone Creek Park Park Trail with Bridge Sunset Ridge Park Halt' Court Basketball SUBTOTAL 'FRAIL CONSTRUCTION State Highway 7 Construct an 8 fi. xvide off-street bituminous pedestrian trail on the south side of Highway 7 t?om Minnewashta Parkway east to Washta Bay Road. Length: Approximately one xnile. Galpin Boulevard Construct an 8 fi. wide off-street bituminous pedestrian trail from Highway 5 north to the City of Shorewood. Length: Approximately 1 ~A miles. Powers Boulevard Construct an 8 ft. wide off-street bituminous pedestrian trail from Saddlebrook Trail north to the City of Shorewood. Length: Approximately 1 ½ miles. S495,000 Great Plains Boulevard Construct an 8 fi. wide off-street bituminous pedestrian trail from Lake Susan Hills Drive north to connect with the existing east/west Lake Susan/Rice Marsh Lake trail. Length: Approximately ½ mile. Bluff Creek Trail Connector Complete the first phase of the Bluff Creek trail from the Chanhassen Business Center south to the intersection of Audubon Road and Lyman Boulevard, including a connection to the Bluff Creek Estates neighborhood. Length: Approximately % mile. Pioneer Trail/Great Plains Boulevard Construct an 8 fl. wide off-street bituminous trail from Kiowa Trail south to Pioneer Trail then east to connect with the Hennepin County Regional Trail Corridor. Length: Approximately 1¼ miles. SUBTOTAL $1,240,000 COMMUNITY PARK DEVELOPMENT Bandimere Community Parkland/Youth Athletic Facility Construct a full service youth athletic facility on 37 acres of existing parkland. City Center Park/Youth Athletic Improvements Purchase an additional 2 acres of open space. Reconfigure ball fields and add parking. SUBTOTAL $1,410,000 OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION Purchase Highly Desirable Open Space SUBTOTAL $1,755,000 GRAND TOTAL $4,900,000 g:'park' rcferen' componcm s3.doc PARK REFERENDUM TASK FORCE SCHEDULE Date Monday, March 24, 1997 Time 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 7, 1997 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 1997 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 1997 Tuesday, April 15, 1997 Tuesday, April 22. 1997 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 1997 7:0(} p.m. Monday. April 28, 1997 ?:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997 Thursday, Ma5' 1, 1997 Thursday, May 8, 1997 Monday, blay 12, 1997 '7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ?:30 p.m. Thursday. May 15, 1997 7:00 p.m. Saturday. May 1'7. 1997 Sunday, May 18, 1997 Monday, May 19, 1997 Tuesday, May 20, 1997 Wednesday, May 21, 1997 Thursday, May 22, 1997 Thursday, May 22, 1997 Tuesday, May 27, 1997 Thursday, May 29, 1997 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Items City Council meeting/Receive Authorization to Proceed PTF Meeting/Finalize Components/$ PTF/CC Work Session PTF Meeting/Committee Assignments/Work Session City Council Meeting/Approve Special Election Resolution Give Written Notice of Special Election Resolution to Count3, Auditor/Seek Bond Counsel Approval of Ballot Question Receive Bond Counsel Approval of Ballot Question PTF/Campaign Committee Kick Off, Jon Gurban, Speaker City Council Meeting/Approve Sample Ballot. Polling Locations and Times Give copy of Ballot Question to Coul~t.x. Auditor Campaign Committee Meeting PTF Meeting Update CiW Council Campaign Con~mJttee Meeting ttot \Veek Campmgn Hot \Veek Campaign Hot Week Campmgn Hot Week Campaign Update park and Recreation Commission Hot Week Campaign Hot Week Campmgn PTF Newspaper Ad PTF Meeting Mail Brochure Update City Council Publish and Post Notice of Election Campaign Committee Meeting Saturday, May 31, 1997 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. City Wide Phone Bank Sunday, June 1, 1997 12 - 8 p.m. City Wide Phone Bank Thursday, June 5, 1997 7:00 p.m. Post Sample Ballot in County Clerk's Office/Campaign Committee Newspaper Ads PTF Meeting Monday, June 9, 1997 7:30 p.m. Update City Council Wednesday, June 1 I, 1997 3 - 9 p.m. Put up road signs---"Please Vote on June 14" "Get Out the Vote" Phone Banks Thursday, June 12, 1997 3 - 9 p.m. Campaign Committee Newspaper Ads "Get out the Vote" Phone Banks 7:00 p.m. Caml0ai~n Committee Meetin[~ Friday, June 13, 1997 3 - 9 p.m. "Get Out the Vote" Phone Banks Saturday. June 14. 1997 Before 8 a.m. Post Sample Ballot in Polling Location 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. VOTING I1 - 7 p.m. "D~d you Vote" Phone Bamks 6- 10 p.m. Supper and CELEB1L4,TION! I I I g: p:~l'k ,re l~:rcl~ .cai c~da r.doc CITY OF April 28, 1997 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Dr. David Clough Superintendent of Schools School District 112 110600 Village Road ' Chaska, MN 55318 Dear Dr. Clough: The City of Chanhassen would like to announce its intention to hold a special election for a Park, Open Space, and Trail Bond Referendum. The attached resolution ,,','as approved by the city council on April 14, 1997. The referendum will be in the amount of $4,900,000 with a proposed polling date of Saturday, June 14, 1997. Park Referendum Task Force members and city officials would welcome the opportunity to discuss this initiative with your school board and staff members. Please contact me at 937-1900 ext. 121 if you desire more infonnation or wish to schedule a meeting. Sincerely, Todd Hoffman Park & Recreation Director TH:k c: Don Ashv,,orth, City Manager Park Task Force g3,parkXa'c fercn~ clough.doc Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission Chanhassen Park Task Force Press Release---May 20, 1997 Contacts: Park & Recreation Commission · Jan Lash, Chair, 474-1272 · Fred Berg, Co-Chair, 474-8394 Park Task Force · Alison Blackowiak, Co-Chair, 949-1183 · Mike Lynch, Co-Chair, 474-5642 City of Chanhassen · Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director, 937-1900 ext. 121 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor Nancy Mancino to unveil "Bandimere" Park plan. Thursday, May 22, 1997, 7:00 p.m., on location at 9400 Great Plains Boulevard (Highway 101 south), the current location of the Chanhassen Compost Site. The Bandimere Farm was purchased in 1990 at a cost of $198,000. This investment in city parkland was approved by residents in a 1989 special election. Today the land is valued at $I million. This Thursday night, Mayor Nancy Mancino will unveil a plan to construct a youth athletic facility on the site. The construction of this facility is dependent on the success of an upcoming park, open space, and trail 'special election. The park plan includes three full-size soccer fields, three youth softball/baseball fields, one teen baseball field, one hockey/in-line skating rink, two tennis courts, picnic grounds, a kids play area, trails, and parking accommodations. The final design of the park is contingent upon a public input process. The estimated cost to construct this facility is $1.2 million. Invited guests to this special event include: · Tom Brenton, President, Chanhassen/Chaska Soccer Association · A.J. Dordel, President, Chanhassen Athletic Association · JeffJunkermeier, President, Tonka-United Soccer Association · Youth team members representing each of these associations · City Council members Steve Berquist, Mark Engel, Mike Mason, Mark Senn · Park & Recreation Commissioners Mike Howe, Jim Man&rs, Jane Meger, Ron Roeser, Frank Scott · Park Task Force Members Anne Graupmann, Ken Potts, Richard Wing · Special Election Campaign Committee Chair Mike Mullins · Campaign Committee volunteers · Parents of youth athletic association participants g:~parkYe feren'.pressrelease5-20.doc CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager Todd Hoffman, Park Task Force Secretary Park and Recreation Director DATE: April 24, 1997 SUBJ' 1997 Park Bond Referendum: Approve Ballot. Polling Locations & 'Filnes On April 14, 1997 the Cit.,,,' Council passed and adopted a resolution approving a ! 997 special election for a park, open space, and trail bond referendum. This resolution has been forwarded to the Carver County Auditor, the Independent School District 276 School Board and the Independent School District 112 School Board. Moving the referendum fom, ard, the Park Task Force respectively requests that the City Council approve: The attached resolution determining the necessity for the issuance of general obligation bonds and calling for a special election thereon. The single polling location shall be the Chanhassen Recreation Center, 231() Cout~c,r Boulevard. 3. The polling date shall be Saturday, June 14, 1997. 4. Polling times shall be 8:00 a.m. to 8'00 p.m. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution Authorizing the Ballot. g:'xpark'xre ferenX pollinglocatiorm~emo Extract of Minutes of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota Pursuant to due cai1 and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Ci~' Council of the Cit.' of Chanhassen: Can,er and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota, ~vas held at the City Hall in said City on Monday, ApriI 28, 1997, commencing at The following members were present: and the following were absent: The following resolution was presented by Councihnember its adoption: who moved RESOLUTION- NO. RESOLUTION DETER!~G THE NECESSITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION THEREON BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Chanhassen, Carver and Hermepin Counties, Minnesota (City) as follows: 1. The City Cotmcil hereby finds and detemaines: That it is in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety.' of the Cit'y and its residents that the Ci~' acquire, construct and equip improvements to the City's park and open space system (Project) consisting of the following: (i) Improvemenkq to 18 neighborhood parks, to include play~ounds, picnic shelters, basketball courts, trail connectors, and access point; (ii) Acquisition of land to preserve public open space; (iii) Development of the Ba~dimere Community Parkland into ayouth athletic complex and expansion of City Center communi¢' Park ballfields; (iv) The construction of seven community trail links; and b) That the Cit3' is authorized by the provisions of Mi~mesota Statutes, Chapter 475 (Act) to issue its obligations to finance the Project in whole or in pan and to pledge its full faith, credit and taxing powers to the payment of such obligations; c) That it is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the affairs of the City that the Project be financed in whole or in part by the issuance and sale of the City's general obli~oation bonds pursuant to the Act in an mount not to exceed $4,900,000; d) That the Cig: Coancil has approved the use of electronic voting machines by the affirmative vote of re;o-thirds of the members and has corn. plied with the 60-day notice and six week demonstration requirements of _.Minnemta Statutes: Section 206.58: Subdivision 1, and has adopted special rules and instructions for m*,e of the electronic voting machines which have been approved by the Secreta_ry of State; and ¢) That the City Manager has certified to the Secretary of State that an electronic voting system will be used in the City and the date of commencement of the use thereof. 2. The proposition for the issuance of the bonds will be submitted to the voters of the City at a special election to be held on Saturday, June I4, 1997. The election will be held and conducted in accordance ~4th the laws of the State of Minnesota relating to special municipal elections. 3. The CiD' Manager is directed to cause a notice of election [or sample ballot, or both] in substantially the tbnn attached hereto as Exhibit A to be po~ed and published as re- qttired by law as follows: (a) The notice of election x~511 be published once in the official newspaper of the City at least two wee-ks prior to the election; ('lb) The notice of election and a sample ballot will be posted at each of the polling places at least ten days prior to the election; (c) The notice of election and a sample ballot xx,5II be posted in the office of the CiD' Manager at least four days pr/or to the election; and (a) The sample ballot will bc published in the official ne~x~paper at least one week prior to the election. 4. The polling places, hours of election and the respective judges for the election will be tlaose established by the City for special elections. The polls will be open from 8:00 A.M. until $:00 P.M. OFFICIAL BALLOT SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF CHANHASSEN Satin-day, June 14, 1997 The City of Ch'anhassen is asking voter approval to issue and sell its general obligation bonds in an amount not To exceed S4,900,000 to finance park, open space as.).d trail acquisition. The mount of taxes that would be raised in the first 5'ear of the propert).' tax levy to pay fl~e principal and interest on the bonds is estimated to be approximately .$372,295. The maximum amount of t~xes that would be raised in any subsequent 3'ear for the ptwpose is estimated to be approximately $1,094..213. This maximum increase in property tax lex? is estimated to be approximately .02% of the taxable market value of property in the Cie'. SHOULD THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,900,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION' AND BETTERMENT OF PARK, TRAIL, ...KND OPEN SPACE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. YES ( ) No ( INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Voters desiring to vote in favor of the foregoing proposition shall make a cross mark (X) in the square opposite th'e word 'xES. Voters desiring to vote agah~st the Ibregoing proposition shall place a cross mark (X) opposite the word NO. (b) The Ciw Ma~.~ager is authorized and directed to prepare separate ballots, ballot strips, or ballot booklets for the elections for use in conjunction with the electronJ, c voting system, on blue paper with black ink pttrsuant to the requirements of Mim~esota Statutes, Section 206.61. The City Manager xx511 provide each polling place with at least two sample ballots which me facsimiles of the ballot strip or ballot booklet. Such samples mu_st contain illustrated instructions for their use along with the electronic voting system or illustrated instructions will be posted adjacent to each sample ballot. 6. The CiD' Council shall meet in the City Hall on I997, at p.m., C.T. to canvass the results of the election and to declare the results thereof. The motion tbr the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the £o!lox~dng voted ~ainst the same: ~x'hereupon said resolutio~l xvas declared dui3' passed and adopted. E,'~IIBIT A NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPhN COUNTIES, MI.~ESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in and for thc City of Chanhassen: Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota on Saturd~', the 14th da), of June, 1997, at which the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of the City for their approval or rejection: SHOULD THE CITY OF CHAN~SSEN BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOLrNT NOT TO EXCEED 5.4,900,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND BETTElkMENT OF PARK,. TK~L, AND OPEN- SPACE RECKEATIONAL FACILITIES? YES ( (' ) The polling place for said election is as follows: Chanhassen Recreation Center Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen, Minnesota The polls for said election will be open at 8:00 P.M. and will remain open until closing at 8:00 P.M. Any qualified registered voter of the City is entitled to vote at said election, and any resident of the City not previously regi~ered as a voter may register on election day. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Dated: , 1997. /s/ Donald Ashworth City Manager STATE OF MhNNESOTA COL~m4'TIES OF CARVER AaND HENrNEPIN CITY OF CHANHASSEN ) ) ) ss. ) ) ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting City,' Manager of the City of Chanhassen, Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota,. do hereby certi~' that I have carefully compared the attached and foreg, oing e,'m'act of minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of said City, held on April 28, 1997, v~ith the original thereof on file in my office and the same is a full: true and correct copy thereof, insofar as the same relates to the calling of a special bond election for the issuance -and sale of $4,9t)0...000 General. Obligation Recreational Faciliw Bonds of the Citx'. o WITNESS My hand as such CiD- Manager and the corporate seal of the CiD, this day of , 1997. (SEAL) City Manager City of Chan_hassen, Minnesota CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: April 14~ 1997 RESOLUTION NO:. 97-24 MOTION BY: Berquist SECONDED BY: ~ Engel A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 1997 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR PARK, OPEN SPACE, AND TRAIL BOND REFERENDUM WHEREAS, in August of 1994, the city's Park & Recreation Commission opened discussions on a park referendum. WHEREAS, these discussions led the commission to recommend the city council appoint a special task force to pursue a park referendum. WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a Park Task Force on May 8, 1995. WItEREAS, the Task Force has worked diligently at their mission of forwarding a park bond referendum to the electorate of Chanhassen. WHEREAS, on April 7 the Park Task Force presented a referendum schedule to the C!ty Council that was well received by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council supports a 1997 special election for a parkl open space, and trail referendum. Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 14th'day of April ,1997. ATTEST: .- , ~"--'~..~'/c ~.-~.' Don Ashxvorth, C~ty Clerk/Manager YES NO ABSENT Mancino Mason Se~m Engel Berquist None None CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 93~-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 April 17, i 997 Dear Resident' Next Thursday evening, Apri! 24, i997, is an important date for the 17hture of Chanlmssen. that evening, the city's Park Referendum Task Vorce will convene a meeting to kick off a campaign Ibr a June 14, 1997 Parks, Open Space, and Trails Bond Referendum. components of this referendum li'lclude: neighborhood 1)ark imp:'ovcments, the dcx c!Oplr~Cm the 35-acre Bandimere Farm ill!O a youtt-t athletic complex, thc co=~struction of{.)veI' ? miles community trails, and the preservation of significam open lands. \Ve need your help! Tile Park Task Force, a group of 8 COlnmittcd Chanhasse~l residents, have been working roi' tile past 23 months on this initiative. An additional 75 to 100 volunteers will be required to complete a six-week referendum campaign We hope that you are willing to a difference in your community as one of these volunteers. In October of 1969, ninety-nine families pledged their support to a park referendum .resullin,,2 i~; tile acquisition of our treasured Lake Ann Community Park. The commim'tent of those individuals had a dramatic impact on the future of Chanhassen's park and recreational system. We hope you accept our invitation to join us next Thursday night, April 24th, to do the same. Sincerely, Alison Blackoxviak and Mike Lynch Co-Chairs, Park Referendum Task Force gg.park',refi:rcn\i nvite4-24.doc AGENDA 1997 PARKS, OPEN SPACE, AND TRAILS BOND REFERENDUM REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE KICKOFF THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1997 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER LOWER WEST SIDE OF CITY HALL (PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN UPPER WEST LOT) 7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.- 8:10 p.m.- 8:25 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Gather to Socialize and Enjoy RefresNnents. Welcome: Mayor Nancy Mancino. Referendum Background: Jan Lash, Park & Recreation Commission Chairperson. Parks and Recreation--Your Best Investment: Jon Gurban, Executive Director, The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. Referendum Campaign Committee; What needs to be accomplished by Vote Day, Saturday, June 14, 1997: Alison Blackowiak, Co-Chair; Mike Lynch, Co-Chair; Park Referendum Task Force. Questions & Answers. Close: Todd Hoffman, Director of Parks & Recreation. Adjoum Meeting. Good Evening, I'm representing Chanhassen Youth Sports calling to remind you to vote YES this coming Saturday June 14 for the Parks, Open Space and Trails Bond Referendum. I xvant to remind you that the single voting place for this Special Election is the Chanhassen Recreation Center just off Highway 5 on the East end of the BluffCreek Elementary School from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. In three of the previous referendum elections the issues have been decided by eight votes or less so your vote and that of any other registered voter in your house really counts. Pleasc mark this special occasion on your calendar and VOTE next Saturday. THANK YOU CHANHASSEN RESIDENTS FOR PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS PHONE SURVEY Good evening, ltm from Chanhassen Residents for Parks, Open Space and Trails. We ~vould encourage you to support the Park, Open Space and Trail Proposal in the upcoming Special Election to be held on Saturday, June 14, by voting YES. Will you vote YES for this proposal? FOR YES ANSWERS: Thank you. Please mark your calendars tovote on Saturday, June 14. FOR NO ANSWERS: Thank you for your time. For additional information, refer to the brochure FOR ANSWERING MACHINES: Good evenin_g.l~,ttn from Chanhassen Residents for Parks, Open Space and Trails. We wo~ld encourage you to support the Park, Open Space and Trail Proposal in the upcoming special election to be held Saturday, June 14, by voting YES. Please mark you calendar to vote Yes on june 14. If you have questions or concerns, please call the phone numbers in the pamphlet you received in the mail. Thank you! FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS: make a note of the person's name and let them know they will receive a call in the next day. Todd Hoffman Parle, Open Space & Trail Special Election Celebration Event At the home of R~andy & Alison Blackowiak 8116 Erie Circle Saturday, June 14, 6 p.m. Bring your spouse attd a dish to share. Beverages will be provided. Conte attdjoin together as we all wait to hear the final election results. Note: The City Council will be recognizing ALL special election volunteers on Monday evening, June 23. · FINAN~ RESPONSES: The City would retain a reserve of $2.2 million in bonding authority if the referendum is approved. CONCEPT PLAN: This illustration includes the £roposed community center ~'~ in addition to the proposed expansion and improvement to City Center Parle Two additional ballfields, a new play structure, enlargement of three existing soccer fields, improved track facilities, replacement of the two outdoor hockey rinks and replacement of the four existing tennis courts are included in this £1an. The specialty classrooms were added in response to the School District 112 Building Advisory Committee's recomme'~on since choir..and rooms, computer lab, etc. are not currently available at the school The School District has also noted that expansion Of. Chanhassen Elementary School is not desirable since the current student population is at an optimum levdl. / I', ;.q I .~ "... iI1'~ '.. ~'., ..... ,, - ,:'~.~ ~, I I! ~.~ ~ ".~". '<.-/./ , | ,, ,~ ~' / b---- xl .... ~"'::'.._/ '. I ~.. -- .~~~ i ........ ...'~-f'~ :._.) ..... .,I! ,._ :., ~L~~ r-h ,. ..: ::. : :-,.' :: :: : :, ,. ~~j Z~ ',~~ ~! ~ ~- ~C,,. - '~ ~lc~ o-'~.-~-& L'-~' l_. ,. ' . I?,_, ~¢~'"' .... I~~ it-':''~- x -": " . . ~ '_-J- " c .......... . -_ .) . . ~ ~ ...... i"- : 1~~ CI-tANHA$$EN CO/viM'UNITY CENTER This information is £rovi~d'by tl~ City of September, 1990 11-4 THE MAVERICK October 29, 1969 Chanhassen Residents: Too many o~mmunities have Iosl For. cvcr the polenlialilies Ihal are yel avail. able to Chanhas~en. II Ihercfore becomes impoflanl thai ~,me of Chanhassen's nalufal fesgurc~s be m~med~lely pre~:rved ~fom Ihis villa~c al~o S~llles inlo Ihe dolm~ of ~jml anolher communily". YES] FOR PARKS NOV.4 VOTE This bond i~ue will pfc)vide funds for the ,.'ali/'Jlion of our OWll ..l~rk ~ySlefll; recreational facilities (or (al~ilies. adults & senior citizens as well as neighborhood play areas and facilities for swimminI. tennis, baschall, i)icnicinl, hikin$, ikalinl. hodcey, skiing and slMin1. WE SUPPORT THE PARK BOND ISSUE? Mr. and Mrs. Ruman Sinnen Mr. a.d Mrs. Henry Mr. a~M Mrs..Mnri~n Ih,ell ~b. and Mrs. R3F Schmfll Mr. and M~. Maurice Riced Rev. and Mrs. J On'ilk Martin Mr. and M~. Contoy ~'ehger Mr. and Mrs. Sle~e Thomp~n ~. and Mrs. Mary Muyr~ Mr. and Mm. D. C. P~lla~n Mr. and M~. E. C. ~im Mr. and Mrs. P. .~tr. and Mrs. ~ni~/ Mn. ~chard Relf Mr. and M~. ~cnned~ ~,h~lund ~b and Mn. ~i~ Wanilz Mr. and Mrs. Richard P~e Mt a~ Mrs. Gerald ~derlind Mr. and Mil. Di~ Mr. and M~. Ru~ell H. ~r~)n Mr. and M~ ~n Mr. Tom Klin~elhmz Mr. and Mn. Robefl GleaMn Mr. and Mrs fl~ R,)dgcr~ ,',Ir,, Ed'a. ard It,,,~ard Mr. -nd Mrs. S~an Frismort Rev. l~cnnis L. ~renz M, and ~.1,~ ;I.,,s')' N~;I, Mr. and M~. 'Fed It. de~:, c) Mr and Mrs. ~'f We~n Mr and ~ll*s. A. W. Owens Mr. and Mrs. ~lph ~rdiiL' Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Fi~nm Mr. a,ld Mrs. Glenn Mall~)n Mrs. Cica ~n M,. aad :h's. Ro~y Mr. and Mrs. Richard Be~rom Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Mc~ Mr, and Mrs. Gelid Hekklnen Mr. and Mm. Clfl~e NicholMn Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Robe,~ Mr. and Mrs. Waller Paulmn Mr. and M~. Miles Lord Mr. and Mrs. Slan Tally Mr. and M,. ~rley Rob~Mn Mr. as~ Mrs, S. M. Os~ood Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomp~n Mr. and M~. Al Sinnefl Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kelly Mr. and M~. Michael Ro~eau Mr. and Mm. ~even Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Willis Klein Mr. and Mrs, Hibbefl Hill Mr. and Mrs. Al H~v~ Mr. and Mm. Hawed Wen Mr. and Mm. Jer~ Po~ ~r. and Mrs. ~n Slat~ Mrs. ~mine Roe~r ~. and Mm. Jim ~nnyhoff Mr. and Airs. Joe Gloom Mr. and M~. Richard H. Co~r ~. 8~ A~. Romld ~er Mr. ~d Mm. Te~ O'~n Mr. Mod Mrb. Er~ Dundu~ Mr. a~ Mrs. ~n Mont~me~ Mr. and Mm. Ly~ Ri~l~ Mr. and Mrs, Tom Hod~Mn Mr. and Mm. Glenn Rom Mr. and Mrs. Robefl Mr. and Mrs, Ray Jezie~i Mr and Mm. R()~fl Reichefl Mr. and M~. Walter J. Reu/hn Mr. and Mrs. Dave P]llermfl Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wcimer~irch Mr. and Mm. Ne~on B~y Mr, and Mrs. Radnor Nrdwn Mr. and M~. ~a~s Crafl~on Mr. and Mrs. John Mr. and Mrs. Raft Mie~e Mr. and Mrs. Gilm County Mr. and Mrs. Jo~ph N. ~er Mr. and Mrs. Di~ Mango Mr. and M~. Ha~'ey Will Mr. and Mm. Gene Coulter Mr. and Mrs. J~me~ Pay~nn Mr. and M~. He~ De Vaan Mr. nnd Mm. Al Klin~lhdz Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kanl Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kun,lh Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rorer Mr. and Mrs. ~)b Hrodcr~n Mr. Richard Lyn~n Mr. and Mrs Ray D~II Mr. and Mm. ~)nn Claylm~ Mr. and Mrs. Ge~dld Yanisch Mr. and Mrs. Nel ~rel/~n Mr. ~nd Mrs. Robe~ Phillip~ Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hjer~slad For Further InEormation Call: .%linnewashta Park erca Ar~se Weimerskirch 474-5733 Stanch Hill area Ha~wc y Will ~74.81 ~6 Lotus l.akc are~ 474.721~ · , Hdl loll Colonial Grove area ~bd~ McCary 474~71 Chanhas~n Es~a~es Con~d F~skneu ~e Suun area The 0uesti0n On The Blue Ballot Will Be- OUESTION NO. I Shall thc Village of Chanhasscn borrow money by issuing ils general ohlig3lion bc)nds in the amount of 52S0.000 to provide f,,nds fo~ II~e acquisition and hettermenl of parks? What Does This Mean To Chanhassen Residents? (I) ll~e beginning of our own village park ~y~em. 12) A cemmu,ily picnic area a~ swimming beach. Where Do I Vote! Chanhassefl residents livin8 east of Cry. Rd. 117 vote at the Chanhassen Villa~ Hall. Residents living west of Ct)'. Rd. 117 vote al West Junior (3) Neighborhood tot lots and ball fei(Is. 0 High Sd,oot. located on State (4) Pre~rviflg the beauty and chara~er of the village -. ~ Hwy. 41. . . . Urge YOU To Vote IY ; . , .....: :'-,;~,,: .'-....t!';:.~i~,:~,.,' ':~:'... .... ;:.,, ...,..::, '.,, ~, . : ,'-...:...-....... · . , . . . , . ; .'.. ".'' ' :'- .'-:.';; ~, "~", :r '*'." "~ ,'. ~.:.~ '.... ~:j.~ .... .,..; .... ~..... .., ,'-"-? :~.. ~:'~:, .......,.-'. ;,,;.:.::~ ~.::.';,,.:,';,-,; ..... "'?."'.."~'...::': ~ .; ..... : ..... ~ --' .... '..':-~. ',:L. :.'t ,e' · '~';,. ' .~.:"..:,,(',~8,:!:' B.Y,;',' E ':U' ' ' .... .'.~ !;~: _ _._.~ .',.~..~.'..., ......... , ...... . o~,~.; · .... . . ...,.~....... ~ ~ -., .... .~.~,.; :.] -. .. .,~........,~..,, .,~.~..-::~, .... .....:r,- .... .'.:~.:' .'.. :"-. · :::.,'~ !:"'~?.,;,~,.:..:~.. --~ . " ., ~ ~.,.' ...... .:. .;. · ' . . -~ .o'~ ~.:' ..?. ~y VmGIN,AHA~IS . .'"" ;"" ":',~,~-,~.,; A¢C~O~DINO ~;0 'pr~ent Plans,"~,~15 Will be spen't . Ch~,hassen~resi~ent~ Should be able to '~m ~an~ ~ '.'for developing parks other than the Lake An~ park. X~ese ~ic~ic at' ~eii; l.~ak~ Ann P~rk thi~ summer, a¢co{'dinl~' to 'in~:lude the Carver Beach site, the ball fields behir{d the' plans of the village park and recreation commission, village hall, the .well site ahd a site in Chanhassen Els- Thus residents will be able to see the first concrete evidence Of the $250,000 bond issue the~ passed in Novem-, ber 1969j ~ · -' - ..... ' '~' "' ' ' "~ ' ~"" · MONDAY, THE Chanhassen Counc,l authorized.th'e advertising for bids for Work to be done for the develop- ment of the Lake Ann Park site. According to the specifi- cations, this work is to be completed by June 29. · This means that this 'spring when residents drive on .o '~. 'Tessness ~aid ab6ut $41400 ~vill be Spent fo'/"the sum-' mer recreation program, about the same as sPent in 1970. The amount spent for Winter-recre. a.tJon will.be.. $.1,250 or · doublelast year's. . '; .' IN ADDITION, the park'and '~ 'v'"?'~ recreat,on has budgeted $250 fpr youth; $945 for senior citizens, $200..foi' historical resea~rch and $3,675 for park maintenance.' .... Highway 5- and pass their park property they will see :'-"~'..~ ' -.Weimerskirch said the village has to be careful about what is beginning to look like 'a park rather than a Cab-'.',.. ':: h°'w much bond issue money it spends for development at bage patch....,. '.. " "-.- .: .- .... ~..' ;' ' "-. :': ~:~ this time because enough of a balance must be kept so it The Chanhassen 'Park' and R~creation Commission ' · qualifies for matching federal grants for acquisition. plans to spend $50,000 for this first stage of park develop-. · ' ment at the Lake Ann site. It also plans to spend about'"~.' $2,000 to. provide the necessary equipment for a ball field, picnic area and the beach. -' "- '..'-' ~' THE FUNDS for these projec{s will be t~k~ fl:ol:n the bond issue money. In addition', the commissior{ pla'n~ to spend $1,200 out of its general fund budget to p~'ovide a life guar~l.at the Lake Anh beach for 12 weeks." . .... THE BEACH and picnic .areas will then be ready fo~ ' use this summer. It is uncertain whether' the ball' fields will be ready. .'"'" ' .The specifications call·'f'~ these to be seeded'. Howev- er, it was mentioned at the council meeting that rather than seeding one of the ,b'all fields, some civic-minded group might be willing to cut and lay sod so the field could be used this summe, r~ ~j:~. '-; . .- THE EXTENT of the Work to l~e.done at the site is dependent on th~ bids that'{come in. ~' -'.". . ;.. Park' and recreatio~'~"C'orhrnissi0n Chairm~n: Arnold Weimerskirch said the ./'i!ll&ge ..will a'dv~rtise for bids on ' grading, base, drainage'~'.k6eding and .plan'ting.. He. said. the specifications are ~itt~n in 'Sucl~' a' w~) tllat the vil- lage 'will have a' numbe'r: bi ~!,ti.~rnat~k kd'it can k~ep the' · '' ' ",.~';,~ £'-" 'i'~-'-.:-'~ "'~ :- ~ '~-"-i " work wRhm the bud et....,.., ~ ~,.-.,.:~,,.~ .jJ ..... ~ .~-, :, ~ ..'.~ ..,.- .. . g ...~..~ .~, .....~ ............ ~ VILLAGE CLERK-adm':rnstrlitor Adolph Tessness ~.., . · - o- -,.. ~.,. ..~: · sa}I{ it ,s rnamly hoped that:'enough work can be done th, s fiz-.~.~,e~r,so t. he people 'will have a'road to get into the pa~-k.~'~/Bd"~a parking :area~sO ~e beach, .picnic I/Fea and.' '.wa~klng:h:ails ~Jn be titili.~'d..~'?, :' :i.' .... '~. ' '.' ." ~' 'Tessn~ss sa~d th.e Vi~l~,ge Will actually be.spendihg about $70,000 this year toward park improvement or rec- rea~i6n programs'. However, ,$19,135 of this will come from'gene~:al fund revenue, he said. ' · · . INFORMATION PACKET JUNE 4, 1994 WOODBURY MAY 10, 1994 PARK REF~~~~ 1994 JUNE 4, 1994 To promote and enhance the quality of life in the City of Woodbury by providing increased year-round leisure and recreational activities. In 1993 an 80 acre site, located at Bailey Road and Tower Drive, was purchased for the purpose of year- round recreational activities. The last Parks Referendum was done in 1972 and resulted in Ojibway Park. Since that time, the City has grown from 6,500 to approximately 30,000 and Woodbury continues to grow at the rate of 1,000 homes per year. Woodburyresidents have expressed a need and have stated their willingness to support an increase in development of recreation facilities, including neighborhood parks, construction of community facilities and acquisition of land for the preservation of open space. The Woodbury Parks and Recreation Commission has been analyzing the needs for funding improvements to satisfy the recreational needs of the community and have concluded a referendum is the best method of funding. The City Council has concurred and formally authorized on April 13, 1994, the referendum content, amount and date. The Parks and Trails System in Woodbury is a significant amenity to the City which enhances the quality of life we all enjoy as residents. The parks and trails are a major reason why people chose to live in Woodbury. It's important to continue the development of neighborhood parks, construct community facilities and acquire open space to ensure the Parks and Trails System meets the needs of the citizens for recreation and leisure opportunities and desire to preserve our rural character. A successful June 1994 referendum will ensure that children and adults will have the opporttmity and space to participate in a variety, structured and unstructured, leisure activities of their choice. The referendum is a direct response to residents request for park-improvements, open space acquisition, and recreational facility development. The proposal is a result of many years of planning and public input through meetings and surveys to identify exlnting deficiencies in our current system. City of Woodbury Our Mission: To promote and enhance the quality of life in the City of Woodbury by providing increased year-round leisure and recreational activities. In 1993 an 80 acre site was purchased for the purpose of year-round recreational activities (located at Bailey/Tower). Last Parks Referendum was done in 1972 and developed Ojibway park. Since that time we've grown from 6,500 to 26,900, and Woodbury continues to grow at the rate of 1,000 homes per year. This is a Woodbury only referendum. Because of our continued ~owth, lack of facilities causes limited opportunities for children and adults. Vote, YES, June 4th, to ensure that children and adults will have the opportunity and space to participate in the activities and sports of their choice. Purpose: Members: Structure: FINANCE: COMMUNICATIONS: WOODBURY RECREATION COMP! lax REFERENDUM COMMITTEE To promote the concept of the development of the 80 acre Recreation Complex, located at Tower Drive and Bailey Road and other park improvements and open space acquisition projects that may be included in the referendum proposal. Residents who have indicated an interest in supporting the referendum through involvement in community meetings, community planning and community organizations. The committee is organized into four sub-committees and will be guided by a 9 to 11 member Steering Committee, consisting of a representative from each subcommittee, representatives from the Woodbury Athletic Association Board, Woodbury Area Hockey Club Board, Woodbury Athletic Association Soccer, 2 to 4 members at large. The subcommittees and their duties are outlined as follows: Manages funds used to finance committee activities. Prepare and distribute ali promotional materials for other subcommittee use. The needs for promotional materials is unlimited. Some possible examples are listed below: · Overheads · Articles in newsletters of community groups · Pamphlet · Restaurant placemats or napkins · Voter Reminder · Flyers for insert into grocery bags, fast food orders Postcards or bank deposit envelopes · Slide Show · Articles in local papers · Commercials on Cable · Bulletin inserts for local churches · Local Cable Show · Letters to the Editor · Lawn Signs · School Flyers · Mailing Lists · Displays · Community Group · Buttons Letters · Background Data and · Posters Information · ColOring Contest · Videos OUTREACH: Develop, coordinate and conduct presentations by supplying speakers and organizing promotiorial materials. Qualify community groups and organizations in favor of the referendum Coordinate volunteer speakers and City staff assistance Formulate presentation utilizing promotional materials - slides, overheads and handouts Identify leaders from each group to support referendum within their group Identify ways in which groups can support the promotion of the referendum (speakers, newsletters, mailings, direct calls, mailing labels and contribution) Inform 'Get Out The Vote' subcommittee of group contacts and participation information Acknowledge and thank groups for their support GET OUT THE VOTE: Identify supportive residents and encourage them to vote yes Call contacts supplied by 'Outreach' subcommittee Utilize promotional materials developed by "Promotion" subcommittee Facilitate group efforts Call voter registration list and identify supporters Compile supporters from sign up sheets at events and from "Outreach' subcommittee groups Locate site for phone banks Coordinate volunteers to operate phone banks Set out lawn signs and posters WOODBURY RECREATION COMPLEX Because of the rap=~ population growth and youth sports growth, a space crunch exists. This lack of space influences participation by other community groups as well. It is our belief tha~ children and adults should have the opportunity and space to participate in the activities and sports of their choice. Active children are more likely to be a positive asset to our community and less likely to fall into many of today's problems that boredom and inactivity breed. Because of the need for more space, a Woodbury Recreation Referendum has been developed by the City of Woodbury and Residents for Recreation. This comprehensive plan would develop the recently purchased 80 acre Bailey and Tower athletic site for year reund use. Outdoor uses would include trails for hiking, skiing, picnic and play areas for families, baseball, softball and multipurpose fields for soccer, football and many other uses. Indoor facilities located at this site would include an ice arena for hockey, ringette, figure skating, general skating, and multipurpose fieldhouse bubble for dry floor inclement weather activities such as basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, football, walking or running on the enclosed track, indoor golf practice, batting cages, scouting and community events. Other improvements for our community would be further development of 14 new and existing neighborhood parks and trails and acquisition of land for open space. Current interest rates make this a great time for Woodbury to build facilities to meet the pressing demands of a rapidly expanding community, and the general obligation bond allows for the future users and residents to share in the payment of this bond. Cost per $125,000 home will be about $5.00/month now and with growth of our community, probably $2-3 in 5 years*. Children are our most precious resource. These facilities will benefit the 4,000+ children currently involved in organized athletics, plus offer wonderful amenities to all the children and adults in our community. Please support the development of the Woodbury Recreation Referendum. If you have any questions or wish to join with fellow residents in an effort to help inform the community about the upcoming Recreation Complex Referendum, please call John Dickhudt, Co- chair/Residents for Recreation - 731-3335. Mark your calendars to VOTE YES, JUNE 4TH, 1994! Promoted & Paid for by: Residents for Recreation P.O. Box 25414 'Fees generated from facility users will help cover opera=lng costs and excess revenues will be applied ~o the bond deb: or may be use~ for future park improvements. Parks Referendum set for June 4 A special election has been scheduled for Saturday, June 4, so Woodbury voters may decide a $7.8 million bond issue that would finance major improvements to the city's parks and recreation facilities. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the city's six precincts on election day (see precinct map, page 3). The polling site for precinct three, formerly at the Woodbury Fire Station on Radio Drive, has been moved to the Unity Center for Positive Christianity, 9025 Tamarack Rd. All other polling sites remain the same. Departing from tradition, the City Council set the election for a Saturday hoping that voters will find it easier to get to the polls on a weekend, insuring a good turn-out. The parks proposal includes: --Development of the city's 80-acre recreation complex on the southeast corner of Bailey Road and Tower Drive. Estimated to cost $3.3 million, the project will provide lighted athletic fields, basketball and volleyball courts, trails, picnic facilities, play area, restrooms, concession stands and pond. --Construction of an ice arena and attached field house as part of the recreation complex at an approximate cost of $3.5 million. The ice arena would accommodate figure skating, hockey, ringette and general skating; the field house, an air bubble structure, would permit a multitude of indoor uses, such as soccer, volleyball and community events. --Improvements such as trails, play equipment, courts, shelters and park buildings to 14 neighborhood parks at an approximate cost of $1.8 million. The parks include: Brookview, Carver Lake, Colby Lake, Edgewater, Evergreen West, Fox Run, Lakeview Knolls, Marsh Creek, Ojibway, Seasons, Shawnee, Tamarack, Wedgewood and Windwood. --Approximately $500,000 for acquisition of land to preserve open space. Specific areas have not been identified, but efforts would focus on natural areas such as lake shore, undisturbed marsh lands or wooded areas. The total cost for all the proposed projects is estimated at $9.1 million, with $7.8 million coming from the bond issue and the remaining $1.3 million from other city funds. The amount and scope of the referendum was set on April 13 by the City Council on the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission. A citizens committee, Residents for Recreation, is working for passage of the referendum. By votin9 in favor of the referendum, Woodbury residents will be authorizing an increase in property taxes beginning in 1995. According to estimates by the city's Finance Department, the owner of a home valued at $125,000 would pay approximately $70 in additional taxes. For a home valued at $150,000,' the increase would be about $83. If the referendum passes, work could begin as early as this August. Full development of all the projects is expected to take three years. The June 4 referendum will be the first parks referendum in Woodbury since 1972, when voters approved a bond issue that provided for development of Ojibway Park. More detailed information about the June 4 referendum will be mailed to Woodbury residents in a special brochure, being prepared by the Park and Recreation Department. For more information, call 731-5788. JUNE 4, 1994 PROPOSED TIME LINE FEBRUARY/MARCH Preparation of referendum information, cost estimates and f'mal concept plan. Preliminary informational meetings with focus groups and community groups. Park and Recreation brochure and City newsletter featuring referendmn information. Community survey conducted by Decision Resources. APRIL/MAY Information campaign kicks off April 13. Information in local papers, City newsletter and on cable T.V. Neighborhood and community group informational meetings held. Special City brochure featuring referendum information. Information in local papers and on cable T.V. Saturdoy, June 4 - Referendum held on special election day · (-,- 0 (-- O :-'.. :.'; X :.X i . :.7'.'. 2;522 .'.2. ', X;.'-:..X.. 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J Tax Implications - Ice Arena/Park Improvements Bond Issue Size Average Debt Service * Less Operating funds for Debt Service Net Debt Service to fund $7,8O0,OO0 $737,000 0 $737,000 Int rate = 7.00% Tax Implications - based on '95 Annual Levy on a home value of: Market Value $5O,OOO 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 175,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 400,000 lq-Anr-O.4 Market Value $1,325,000,000 Tax Rate 0.0556% Tax Based on Market W...lue $27.81 41.72 55.62 69.53 83.43 97.34 1 ~. 1.25 1~' 9.06 166.87 222.49 CITY OF WOODBURY REFERENDUM, JUNE 4, 1994 Chronology April 7 April 12 April 13 April 14 Mid-Late April May 5 May 13 Week of May 16 Week of May 23 May 30 June 4 Decision Resources to present sutn, ey to referendum committee (5:00 p.m.). Park Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on the content, amount and date (7:30 p.m.). City Council to consider a resolution with the exact wording and date of the referendum (7:30 p.m.). Call the County and let them know the date and wording. Order voter registration lists, precinct f'mders and voter registration cards. Contact election judges. We need a minimum of three judges per precinct which is 18 judges total. Print absentee ballot and related info. Put voting information in April and May newsletter and on cable. Train staff on absentee voting procedures. Give newspapers info on absentee voting. Contact polling places. First day of absentee voting. Last day for people to register to vote (if they want to vote in the referendum) until election day. First published notice in official newspaper including: time of election, location of each polling place and the question. Publish sample ballot in official newspaper. Meet with election judges. Post sample ballot in clerk's office. Election Day. Polls open from 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. RESIDENTS FOR RECREATZON TELEPHONE SURVEY Good Evening. I'm from Woodbury Residents for Recreation. We would encourage you to support the upcomin9 June 4th recreation referendum to improve 14 neighborhood parks, acquire land for open space, and develop the 80 acre site at Bailey and To~er for year round recreational use. you vote 'yes" for this refendum? FOR YES ANSWERS= Thanlc you. Please marl~ ),our calenders to vote Saturday, 3une 4th. FOR NO AHSWER$: Thank you for your time. ADDITIONAL IHFORMATION: (1) Cost- $5/month initially on a ~125,000 house. In 5 years because of 9rob;th of our community s2-$~/month. This may be reduced further because the indoor ice arena/fieldhouse will 9enerate revenues above Its maintenance and operatin9 costs. (2) Perils to be improved- BrooEview, Carver Lake, Colby Lake, Edgewater, Evergreen West, Foxrun, Lakeview Knoll, Marsh Creek, O~ib~.~ay, Seasons, Shawnee, Tamarack, Wedge~ood, and Windwood. (5) School Issue- If someone says 'no, I'm votin9 for the schools because ~e need to pass that first" remind them that school issues pass here in Woodbury 2-1. Even thou9h the last school bond ~iled, we have had successful referendums as evidenced by Bailey and Middleton Elementartes and the new Junior High tinder construction. We fully support the schools and ~i I ] ~orl~ hard to make sure the next school referedum passes. We have not had a pares referendum In 22 years- the last one in 1~72 developed O~lb~ay- and unltl~e school refer, endums~ thi~ ~tll be our only chance [o vote to tmp~-ove our recreational facilities. INFORMATION PACKET JUNE 4, 1994 WOODBURY MAY 10, 1994 PARK REFERENDUM 1994 JUNE 4, 1~:)4 To promote and enhance the quality of life in the City of Woodbury by providing increased year-round leisure and recreational activities. In 1993 an 80 acre site, located at Bailey Road and Tower Drive, was purchased for the purpose of year- round recreational activities. The last Parks Referendum was done in 1972 and resulted in Ojibway Park. Since that time, the City has grown from 6,500 to approximately 30,000 and Woodbury continues to grow at the rate of 1,000 homes per year. Woodburyresidents have expressed a need and have stated their willingness to support an increase in development of recreation facilities, including neighborhood parks, construction of community facilities and acquisition of land for the preservation of open space. The Woodbury Parks and Recreation Commission has been analyzing the needs for funding improvements to satisfy the recreational needs of the community and have concluded a referendum is the best method of funding. The City Council has concurred and formally authorized on April 13, 1994, the referendum content, amount and date. The Parks and, Trails System in Woodbury is a significant amenity to the City which enhances the quality of life we all enjoy as residents. The parks and trails are a major reason why people chose to live in Woodbury. It's important to continue the development of neighborhood parks, construct commlmity facilities and acquire open space to en~ure the Parks and Trails System meets the needs of the citizens for recreation and leisure opportunities and desire to preserve our rural character. A successful June 1994 referendum will en~ure that children and adults will have the opportunity and space to participate in a variety, structured and unstructured, leisure activities of their choice. The referendum is a direct response to residents request for park improvements, open space acquisition, and recreational facility development. The proposal is a result of many years of planning and public input through meetings and surveys to identify existing deficiencies in our current system. City of Woodbury Our Mission: To promote and enhance the quality of life in the City of Woodbury by providing increased year-round leisure and recreational activities. In 1993 an 80 acre site was purchased for the purpose of year-round recreational activities (located at Bailey/Tower). Last Parks Referendum was done in 1972 and developed Ojibway Park. Since that time we've grown from 6,500 to 26,900, and Woodbury continues to ~ow at the rate of 1,000 homes per year. This is a WoodburY onlY referendum. Because of our continued ~owth, lack of facilities causes limited opportunities for children and adults. Vote, YES, June 4th, to ensure that children and adults will have tl~e opportunity and space to participate in the activities and sports of their choice. Purpose: Members: Structure: F~NANCE: COMMUNICATIONS: WOODBURY RECREATION COMP! !=~ REFERENDUM COMMI'n'EE To promote the concept of the development of the 80 acre Recreation Complex, located at Tower Drive and Bailey Road and other park improvements and open space acquisition projects that may be included in the referendum proPosal. Residents who have indicated an Interest in supporting the referendum through involvement in community meetings, community planning and community organizations. The committee is organized into four sub-committees and will be guided by a 9 to 11 member Steering Committee, consisting of a representative from each subcommittee, representatives from the Woodbury Athletic Association Board, Woodbury Area Hockey Club Board, Woodbury Athletic Association Soccer, 2 to 4 members at large. The subcommittees and their duties are outlined as follows: Manages funds used to finance committee activities. Prepare and distribute all promotional materials for other subcommittee use. The needs for promotional materials is unlimited. Some possible examples are listed below: · Overheads · Pamphlet · Voter Reminder Postcards · Slide Show · Commercials on Cable · Local Cable Show · Lawn Signs · Mailing Lists · Community Group Letters · ' Background Data and Information · Coloring Contest · Articles in newsletters of community groups · Restaurant placemats or napkins · Flyers for insert into grocery bags, fast food orders or bank deposit envelopes · Articles in local papers · Bulletin inserts for local churches · Letters to the Editor · School Flyers · Displays · Buttons · Posters · Videos Develop, coordinate and conduct presentations by supplying speakers and organizing promotional materials. Oualify community groups and organizations in favor of the referendum Coordinate volunteer speakers and City staff assistance Formulate presentation utilizing promotional materials - slides, overheads and handouts Identify leaders from each group to support referendum within their group Identify ways in which groups can support the promotion of the referendum (speakers, newsletters, mailings, direct calls, mailing labels and contribution) Inform 'Get Out The Vote' subcommittee of group contacts and participation information Acknowledge and thank groups for their support G~I' OUT THE VOTE: Identify supportive residents and encourage them to vote yes Call contacts supplied by 'Outreach' subcommittee Utilize promotional materials developed by 'Promotion" subcommittee Facilitate group efforts Call voter registration list and identify supporters Compile supporters from sign up sheets at events and from "Outreach' subcommittee groups Locate site for phone banks Coordinate volunteers to operate phone banks WOODBURY RECREATION COMPLEX Because of the rapi.~ population growth and youth sports growth, a space crunch exists. This lack of space influences part~clpa~lo,.' ~' - by other com~uni:y groups as well. It is our belief fha: children and adul:s should have the opportunity and space to participate in the activities and sports of their choice. Active children are more likely to be a positive asset to our community and less likely to fall into many of today's problems that boredom and inactivity breed. Because of the need for more space, a Woodbury Recreation Referendum has been developed by the City of Woodbury and Residents for Recreation. This comprehensive plan would develop the recently purchased 80 acre Bailey and Tower athletic site for year reund use. Outdoor uses would include trails for hiking, skiing, picnic a~d play areas for families, baseball, softball and multipurpose fields for soccer, football and many other uses. Indoor facilities located at this site would include an ice arena for hockey, ringette, figure skating, general skating, and multipurpose fieldhouse bubble for dry floor inclement weather activities such as basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, football, walking or running on the enclosed track, indoor golf practice, batting cages, scouting and community events. Other improvements for our community would be further development of 14 new and existing neighborhood parks and trails and acquisition of land for open space. Current interest rates make this a great time for Woodbury to build facilities to meet the pressing demands of a rapidly expanding community, and the general obligation bond allows for the future users and residents to share in the payment of this bond. Cost per $125,000 home will be about $5.00/month now and with growth of our community, probably $2-3 in 5 years*. Children are our most precious resource. These facilities will benefit the 4,000+ children currently involved in organized athletics, plus offer wonderful amenities to all the children and adults in our community. Please support the development of the Woodbury Recreation Referendum. If you have any questions or wish to join with fellow residents in an effort to help inform the community about the upcoming Recreation Complex Referendum, please call John Dickhudt, Co- chair/Residents for Recreation - 731-3335. Mark your calendars to VOTE YES, JUNE 4TH, 199~! ?romo=ed & ?a~d for by: Residents for Recreation ?.0. Box 25414 'Fees generated from faci!i=v users will help cover operating costs and excess revenues will be aDplied ~o the bond deb= or ~ay be used for future park improvemen=s. Parks Referendum set for June 4 A special election has been scheduled for Saturday, June 4, so Woodbury voters may decide a $7.8 million bond issue that would finance major improvements to the city's parks and recreation facilities. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the city's six precincts on election day (see precinct map, page 3). The polling site for precinct three, formerly at the Woodbury Fire Station on Radio Drive, has been moved to the Unity Center for Positive Christianity, 9025 Tamarack Rd. All other polling sites remain the same. Departing from tradition, the City Council set the election for a Saturday hoping that voters will find it easier to get to the polls on a weekend, insuring a good turn-out. The parks proposal includes: --Development of the city's 80-acre recreation complex on the southeast corner of Bailey Road and Tower Drive. Estimated to cost $3.3 million, the project will provide lighted athletic fields, basketball and volleyball courts, trails, picnic facilities, play area, restrooms, concession stands and pond. --Construction of an ice arena and attached field house as part of the recreation complex at an approximate cost of $3.5 million. The ice arena would accommodate figure skating, hockey, ringette and general skating; the field house, an air bubble structure, would permit a multitude of indoor uses, such as soccer, volleyball and community events. --Improvements such as trails, play equipment, courts, shelters and park buildings to 14 neighborhood parks at an approximate cost of $1.8 million. The parks include: Brookview, Carver Lake, Colby Lake, Edgewater, Evergreen West, Fox Run, Lakeview Knolls, Marsh Creek, Ojibway, Seasons, Shawnee, Tamarack, Wedgewood and Windwood. --Approximately $500,000 for acquisition of land to preserve open space. Specific areas have not been identified, but efforts would focus on natural areas such as lake shore, undisturbed marsh lands or wooded areas. The total cost for all the proposed projects is estimated at $9.1 million, with $7.8 million coming from the bond issue and the remaining $1.3 million from other city funds. The amount and scope of the referendum was set on April 13 by the City Council on the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission. A citizens committee, Residents for Recreation, is working for passage of the referendum. By voting in favor of the referendum, Woodbury residents will be authorizing an increase in property taxes beginning in 1995. According to estimates by the city's Finance Department, the owner of a home valued at $125,000 would pay approximately $70 in additional taxes. For a home valued at $150,000, the increase would be about $83. If the referendum passes, work could begin as early as this August. Full development of all the projects is expected to take three years. The June 4 referendum will be the first parks referendum in Woodbury since 1972, when voters approved a bond issue that provided for development of 0jibway Park. More detailed information about the June 4 referendum will 'be mailed to Woodbury residents in a special brochure, being prepared by the Park and Recreation Department. For more information, call 731-5788. · ~ JUNE 4, 1994 PROPOSED TIME LINE FEBRUARY/MARCH Preparation of referendum information, cost estimates and f'mal concept plan. Preliminary informational meetings with focus groups and community groups. Park and Recreation brochure and City newsletter featuring referendum information. Community survey conducted by Decision Resources. APRIL/MAY. Information campaign kicks off April 13. Information in local papers, City newsletter and on cable T.V. Neighborhood and comm~ty group informational meetings held. Special City brochure featuring referendum information. Information in local papers and on cable T.V. Saturday, June 4 - Referendum held on special election day