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10 Administrative ItemsCITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 GO, Center Drive, PO Bo:; 147 Chanhassen, 3(i~mesota 55317 Phone 612.93Z 1900 Genezl £ax 612.937.5739 £ngineering £,~x 612937.9152 ?~blic Sago, ~x 612. Q34.2524 l~'~b tz'~ct~tci, c/,,~nhasse~, n~. ~s MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Park and Recreation Commission Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director May 13, 1999 Administrative Items a) b) c) Skate Park In a meeting with the City Council, City Manager and Department Heads on May 6th, I received the go-ahead to solicit for the formation of a "Skate Park Task Force." The following item had been scheduled for the May l0th City Council meeting but was postponed until May 24th at the request of Mr. Hughes. · Request for construction of a skate park. Timothy Hughes, 1780 Lake Lucy Lane. I will wait until after the 25th to solicit membership. Land Acquisition The City Attorney's office is moving forward in the process to acquire the Frank Fox Parcel; + 40 acres. Aquatic Needs Analysis The attached report will be presented to the City Council on May 24, 1999. I will provide you an update on the 25th. Commission Attendance at City Council Meetings Would the Commission like to accept, reject or modify my proposal for Park and Recreation Commission attendance at City Council meetings? (see attachment). TH/sk g :Xpark'xlh'q~rcXMe m oAchninltems5 _99 Page 'l'wo [ , ~ Needs Analysis i LEI S_Ui-LE AC. 1 ..VI 1 lES / Rides Water Flume Slide- Body slide Water Flume Slide- Intertube slide Water Flume Slide- Speed Slides Dump / Drop Slides Kiddie Slides (< 2 ft. of water) Lazy River Childrens Lazy River Spra.~ / interactive Features a. Water Spray Features :-. b. Water Spray Features - Interactive ¢. Water Drops ~t. Floor Bubblers e. PI[ay Structures (climbable & interactive) Odt~of-Water Su Wet Deck (no standing water): a. Fountain / Spray Features 13. Fountain / Spm.y Features - Interactive ~.. Pla)' Structures (climbable & interactive) i. Actix;~ a. b. ¢. d. e. Activities Activities Sand Lot Volleyball Games in Grassy Areas Creating Sand Sculptt~es Sand / Pea Rock Play Area Video Games ?port Amenities Aqu4ttic Patron g: Picnic Areas b. Concessions With Seating Area c. Day Care ~1. Pool Part3' Gathering Area ~. Sunbatl~ing Area f. Shade Area g. Spectator Area h. Basket or Locker Area ~. Commtmity Education Meeting Room [,]' ~L~oUAT!CS ._INC. [J~QUATICS mc Page Three Needs Analysis 2. NEED WANT Faci!ity Management a. ADA Accessibility,Type: Ramp Zero-depth entry Permanent / Portable Lift Transfer Platforms Other: [o. Showers (Separate lbr stall') ~c. Toilets/Lavatories (Separate £or staff) Cl. Registration facilities, Type: One central check-in Other: e. First Aid f. L~fegua d Station g Aquatics Director Office h. Secm'ity and Protection, Type: Fencing ( height: __ ) C~omlera's Motion Sensor's Lighting (security) Other: .~. Lighting (night swimming) ~. Shelter (frotn snn, heat and cold) k. Crowd Control I. parking with pick up/drop off stations m. Pedestrian Control (greater than nomml).__ ~. Service and Maintenance Entrm~ce .0. Operator Communications (phone, etc.) '.P.Public Communications (telephone) ri. Speaker System L Storage Area; Amount: S.F. *** ! Adequat~ mechanical, electrical, and building support needs to be real,trained to facilitate the activities and i meet local re~cmlations. Toilets, si~aks and showers are required by codes. The aquatic facility must b~ a communi¢ environment with an atmosphere which is invith~g, user friendly, clean, with easy orientations. Of course, the bore must be confined in an environment which is safe and healtl~y; which means the facility must be regulated and comply x~ ith codes and regulations governing health and safety. The aquatic t~acilities must ~ irst answer the needs of the neighborhood, but this must be the center of the target. The t'acili~3' must also answer the ineeds on a broader target, the community, city m~d regional area. Child care at Carlson Cos. joinedNelsonilynOfficerEC°S' xCe Carlson ca u r Chief Mar- 1 t was si OVby ne former Min- nesota Twins player Kirby Puckett and other dignitaries April 22 to break ground for a new child care center in Ply- mouth. The center will serve company employees. INSIDE ON PAGE 2A Howie G's gives diners a choice A new restaurant based on a new concept is giving diners the opportunity to grill their own entrees if they choose. Howie G's Signature Steakhouse, which opened March 22 in Plymouth Sta- tion, features steak, fish, chicken and chops, said Dave Goldberger, president of the family-owned restau- rant. INSIDE ON PAGE 5A What kind of SHAPE are we in? While generally healthier than the national average, adults in Hennepin County smoke and binge drink more than their counterparts across the United States, according to a recently released study. INSIDE ON PAGE 14A April 28, 1999 f-;~ -~"~ -~ ~ - City council discusses options for outdoor skate park Arbor Day celebration set for May 7. By Sally Thompson Sun Newspapers While plans for a summer outdoor skate park in Ply- mouth were proposed to the City Council April 20, more information is needed before the council will consider the project. Despite strong member- ship and high use, 4 Down Skate Park closed its doors in Plymouth recently because it was unable to pay the rent, said Chip Weeks, who designs skate parks. Now a nonprofit group would like to buy the equip- ment and build a summer out- door skate park, he said. The private, nonprofit group would oversee the operation, he said. There would be no member- ship fees, but users would pay $5 per session to use the park, Weeks said. Parents, led by Gary Uji- fusa, and youth spoke in sup- port of the park, citing the need for a safe environment for skat- ing. Such a park could be located COUNCIL: To Page 19A Gov. Jesse Ventura and transportation commissi¢ Commerce members April 21. Governor talk Light rail transit focus of govemor's visit to TwinWest Chamber. By Susan Larson-Waugh Sun Newspapers More than 30 suburban busi- ness executives accepted a last- minute invitation to hear Gov. Jesse Ventura speak at the TwinWest Chamber of Com- merce in Minnetonka April 21. The invitations followed a Monday afternoon request by the governor to speak to busi- ness people in the western sub- urbs about t sues, said Tv Kaye Rakow. "Sheryl [commission told the gm group that ce er on short n. Rakow said. The 1 p.n followed the the Minnesot cility-St. Cle Hvass, was h pearance of told the '~ discuss 1__ he said. Ventura w Pulitzer Pdze. winnin gj'o urnalist, novel April 25, 1999 Park and Recreation Commission City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing this letter in support of the skateboard park being planned by the City of Chanhassen. As new residents to the area we were dismayed to learn that there were no outdoor skateboard parks in our area. My 15 year old son enjoys this sport but has found few areas to skate. Businesses frequently ask skateboarders to leave the premises which is completely understandable. They don't find kids playing baseball or basketball in their parking lots because we have designated areas to practice these sports. It is past time for a skateboard park in this area. As parents and citizens we need m accept and encourage the interests of ouryouth. Please approve and move forward on the Chanhassen skateboard park. Sincerely, / S~aron R. Lohman Thomas L. Lohman J PR 2 7 1999 CiTY OF CHANHASSEN CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 Ci9, Center Dfive, PO Box' I47 Chanhassen, Mi~mesota 55317 Pho~ze 612.937. i900 General £ax' 612.937.5739 E~gi~eerb~g Fax 612. 937. 9 ] 52 ?t~blic Sari'O' F, zx' 612. 934.2524 Web u'~'~:ci.~3,~,l,ass~,~.,~.z~s MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Park and Recreation Commission Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director May 13, 1999 Administrative Items a) b) c) Skate Park In a meeting with the City Council, City Manager and Department Heads on May 6th, I received the go-ahead to solicit for the formation of a "Skate Park Task Force." The following item had been scheduled for the May l0th City Council meeting but was postponed until May 24th at the request of Mr. Hughes. · Request for construction of a skate park. Timothy Hughes, 1780 Lake Lucy Lane. I will wait until after the 25~h to solicit membership. Land Acquisition The City Attorney's office is moving forward in the process to acquire the Frank Fox Parcel; + 40 acres. Aquatic Needs Analysis The attached report will be presented to the City Council on May 24, 1999. I will provide you an update on the 25th. Commission Attendance at City Council Meetings Would the Commission like to accept, reject or modify my proposal for Park and Recreation Commission attendance at City Council meetings? (see attachment). TH/sk g :XparkX4hklh-cZMem o A chnin Itc m s5 _99 CITYOF CHANHASSEI 690 Cig Center Drive, PO aox 147 Chanhasse,, Mi, nesota 55317 Phone 612.937.1900 General Fax 612. 93 7. 5739 Engineering Fax 612.937.9152 Public Safety Fa.; 612.934.2524 I1% wwu:ci, chanhassen, mn. us MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Scott Botcher, City Manager Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director May 17, 1999 Request to Conduct Aquatic needs Analysis, Thomas R. Schaffer, 6501 Devonshire Drive. Mr. Thomas Schaffer resides in the Curry Farms neighborhood of Chanhassen and operates USAquatics, aquatic consulting engineers. During visitor presentations at the April 17, 1999 Park and Recreation Commission meeting, Mr. Schaffer inquired about the City of Chanhassen's interest in an 'aquatic needs' analysis. Mr. Schaffer postulates the aquatic recreation and fitness needs of Chanhassen citizens extend beyond Lake Ann Park Beach and the pool at Minnetonka Middle School West. With swimming pools located at Chaska Community Center to our South and Eden Prairie Community Center and Oak Point School to our East, this position seems warranted. The Park and Recreation Commission is unclear about City Council support for construction of an aquatic facility. However, they support proceeding with a 'needs' survey. Mr. Schaffer volunteered to prepare a survey specific to Chanhassen if the City will print and mail it. These costs total approximately $1,000. Recommendation: On April 27, 1999, the Park and Recreation Commission recommended that the City Council authorize the completion of an aquatic needs analysis for the City of Chanhassen. g 5parkXlhXAquaticX~nalysisMemoS cottBotcher5_99 I Tffl il i [J P UATI¢$ 2355 POLARIS I_ANE NORTH #110 PLYMOUTH, MN ,55447 PHONE: (612) 745-9016 FAX: (612) 7'45-9243 AQUATIC NEEDS ANALYSIS Programming u~se of existing facilities Programming Needs and Wants for Future il GROUP NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: 4 ~ STATE: ZIP: CONTACT PERSON: PHONE:,(i) FAX: ( ) Current aquatic trends are I¥otn swi~m~,ing pools to aquatic centers. Patrons demand a fun, state-of-the-art aquatic envirofiment. The lap-only or swimming pool does not oltbr all the aquatic amenities which patrons seek. iTherefore the aquatic center must provide a total fitness/leisure concept. The old role of the swixmning pool was for competition or to instruct, "babysit", or occupy patrons, iThe new role mu5t have an expanded range to include cntertaimnent, whether that be passive or adtive entertairunent.~ tt must be noted that entertainment is not isolated to the water. Much of the entertai~m~ent involves non-water areas. The above items must be met in a new or renovated f~tcility while still meeting the programing needs of the orgamzau0ns that use the facili9, or facilities. In a means to that end, please mark the following ~tems as future NEEDS for your program or WANTS for your program. In-'water Activities I. Fitness activities a. Lap Swimming b. Swimming Lessons c, Diving d. Competitive Needs e. Aqua Aerobics f. Water Basketball g. Water Volleyball h. Water Polo {. Activities Associated With Waves/Wave Pools ). Syncttronized Swimming k. Obstacle Course (Floating Structures) 2. Pool Structure a. Zero Depth Entrance (Beach type entry) b. Wading Area (<,'24") c. Shallow Water Ama (3' to 5') ~. Deep water (>5') NEED WAN T Page Two Needs Analysis 3. Slides / Rides Water Flume Slide- Body slide Water Flume Slide- Intertube slide Water Flume Slide- Speed Slides Dump / Drop Slides Kiddie Slides (< 2 ft. of water) Lazy River Childrens Lazy River Bo Spray / a. b. ¢. Interactive Features Water Spray Features ~...~, Water Spray Features - Interactive Water Drops Floor Bubblers Play Structures (climbable & interactive) 5, Wet Deck (no standing water): a. Fountain / Spray Features b. Fountain / Spray Features - Interactive d. Play Structures (climbable & interactive) Otit-~of-Wat~r Activities · Actix/~ Activities a. Sand Lot Volleyball b. Games in Grassy Areas ¢. Creating Sand Sculptm'es d. Sand / Pea Rock Pla)' Area e. Video Games Su ?bott Amenities Aqu4ttic Patron a: Picnic Areas b. Concessions With Seating Area c. Day Care ~1, Pool Part3' Oathering Area &. Sunbathing Area Shade Area g. Spectator Area h. Basket or Locker Area Commtmitv Education Meeting Room U Sd~OOATIC_~._._I.C, [J S,z~QUATICS ~C, Page Three Needs Analy§is Faci!ity Management a. ADA Accessibility,Type: Ramp Zero-depth entry Pennmxent / Portable Lift Transfer Platforms Other: ~. Showers (Separate lbr staff) ~c. Toilets/Lavatories (Separate for staff) d. Registration hcilitics, Type: One central check-in Other: e. First Aid ~. Lifeguard Station g Aquatics Director Office h. Secm'ity and Protection, Type: Fencing ( height: ) Ctmaera's Motion Sensor's Lighti~g (security) Other: .~. Lighting (night swimming) j. Shelter (from sun, heat and cold) k. Crowd Control I. Parking xvith pick up/drop off stations m. Pedestrian Control (greater than nom~al) ~. Service and Maintenance Entrm~ce .0. Operator Communications (phone, etc.) p. Public Comnmnications (telephone) Cl. Speaker System ~r. Storage Area; Amount: S.F. NEED WANT Adequae mechanical, electrical, and building support ne~d~ to be mahttained to facilitate the activities and meet local regulations. Toilets, sJ[~ks and showers are required by codes. The aquatic facility nmst b~ a community environment with an atmosphere which is inviting, user friendly, clean, with easy orientation. Ore'oUrSe, the dbove must be confined in an environment which is safe and healthy; which means the facility must be regulated and comply ~iith codes and regulations governing health and safety. The aquatic facilities must first answer the needs of'the neighborhood, but this must be the center of the target. The facility must I also answer the :needs on albroader target, the commtmity, city m~d regional area. Child care at Carlson Cos. Cos. Chief joinedOfficerENelsonilyn x e Carlson c u Mar- t wasi Vbye former Min- nesota Twins player Kirby Puckett and other dignitaries April 22.to break ground for a new child care center in Ply- mouth. The center will serve company employees. INSIDE ON PAGE 2A Howie G's gives diners a choice A new restaurant based on a new concept is giving diners the opportunity to grill their own entrees if they choose. Howie G's Signature Steakhouse, which opened March 22 in Plymouth Sta- tion, features steak, fish, chicken and chops, said Dave Goldberger, president of the family-owned restau- rant. INSIDE ON PAGE 5A What kind of SHAPE are we in? While generally healthier than the national average, adults in Hennepin County smoke and binge drink more than their counterparts across the United States, according to a recently released study. INSIDE ON PAGE 14A City council discusses options for outdoor skate park Arbor Day celebration set for May 7. By Sally Thompson Sun Newspapers While plans for a summer outdoor skate park in Ply- mouth were proposed to the City Council April 20, more information is needed before the council will consider the project. Despite strong member- ship and high use, 4 Down Skate Park closed its doors in Plymouth recently because it was unable to pay the rent, said Chip Weeks, who designs skate parks. Now a nonprofit group would like to buy the equip- ment and build a summer out- door skate park, he said. The private, nonprofit group would oversee the operation, he said. There would be no member- ship fees, but users would pay $5 per session to use the park, Weeks said. Parents, led by Gary Uji- fusa, and youth spoke in sup- port of the park, citing the need for a safe environment for skat- ing. Such a park could be located COUNCIL: To Page 19A Gov. Jesse Ventura and transportation commissk Commerce members April 21, Governor talk Light rail transit focus of governor's visit to TwinWest Chamber. By Susan Larson-Waugh Sun Newspapers More than 30 suburban busi- ness executives accepted a last- minute invitation to hear Gov. Jesse Ventura speak at the TwinWest Chamber of Com- merce in Minnetonka April 21. The invitations followed a Monday afternoon request by the governor to speak to busi- ness people in the western sub- urbs about t sues, said Tv Kaye Rakow. "Sheryl [commission told the gox group that ca er on short n. Rakow said. The I p.n followed the the Minnesot cility-St. Clc Hvass, was h pearance of told the discuss i. he. said. Ventura w Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, novel April 25, 1999 Park and Recreation Commission City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing this letter in support of the skateboard park being planned by the City of Chanhassen. As new residents to the area we were dismayed to learn that there were no outdoor skateboard parks in our area. My 15 year old son enjoys this sport but has found few areas to skate. Businesses frequently ask skateboarders to leave the premises which is completely understandable. They don't find kids playing baseball or basketball in their parking tots because we have designated areas to practice these sports. It is past time for a skateboard park in this area. As parents and citizens we need to accept and encourage the interests of ouryouth. Please approve and move for-ward on the Chanhassen skateboard park. Sincerely, Sl~aron R. Lohman Thomas L. Lohman RECEIVI O J PR 2 7 1999 CiTY OF CHANHASSEN