7c Lake Ann Park Batting CageCITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
March 21, 1996
SUB J:
Lake Ann Batting Cage Operational Plan
The Chanhassen Athletic Association (CAA) was generous enough to coordinate and
purchase three new batting cages at Lake Ann Park during the summer of 1995. The 3
batting cages are valued at $15,000.
The Lake Ann batting cage operations were reviewed at the June 27, 1995 Park and
Recreation Commission meeting and noTM must be updated.
The CAA will be assigned a time in blocks. They will be assigned a minimum of 2 of
the 3 bays. CAA will staff and supervise the batting bays when they are using them.
CAA will also be responsible for scheduling the bays. A volunteer coordinator will be
sought by the CAA to schedule the bays and coordinate key pick up and drop off. A
training session will be developed by the City to explain the rules of operation for the
batting cages.
The City still wishes to keep one bay available for adult softball. The bay could be
utilized by adUlt Softball 5 daYs per weekl I Would like to offer the service to the adult
players at a fee orS1.25 for 20 pitches. If the City does this, an attendant would be
necessary to collect the fees. The cost of this attendant is calculated as follows - 15/hrs
week x 13 weeks = $195 hrs x $6.00/hr = $1170. The attendant expenditure of$1170, in
my opinion, could be regained back through user fees. If there is a shortfall at the end of
the summer, revenues collected in budget fund 146 could cover the expenses.
The following policies have been developed:
Hours of operation 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Fee: $1.25 for 20 balls assessed only to adult softball and other non-local
youth organizations.
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
March 21, 1996
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The CAA will install the pitching machines.
Upon installation, the City will assume maintenance responsibilities for
the facility. All manuals should be made available to the City.
The CAA will provide and install all signage.
The City will schedule the facility. Times shall be assigned in "block"
format.
"Blocks" of time will be assigned to associations and other user groups based
on a policy yet to be established. The CAA will receive priority in this policy.
The City will provide keys to all user groups which will allow access to the gates
and interior equipment lock-boxes. The City will provide the required locks.
Two bays will be outfitted with permanent pitching machines. The third bay will
operate with a portable machine until such time when a third permanent machine
is installed.
I will be working with CAA to coordinate and assist them with getting the batting
cages fully operational.