Site Visits CITYOF
CHANHASSEN
690 Cig~ Ce.ret Drive
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone
952. 937.1900
General Fax
952.937.5739
E,gineeri,g Deparo, ent £~r
952.937.9152
Building Deparnnent Fax
952.934.2524
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2001
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SITE VISITS
6:00 p.m.
Please meet in the Library parking lot at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday night. We
will carpool in a City van.
First Stop
CURRY FARMS PARK "BILLY GOAT HILL"
This trail, which was originally installed by the project developer, is on a very
steep hill. The trail is now in need of repair. Prior to making plans to do so, I
want to ensure that the Commission is comfortable with the City maintaining this
trail connection.
Second Stop
LAKE SUSAN PARK "POTENTIAL" DOG PARK LOCATION
The installation of a "dog park" in our park system would be as well received as
the skate park. A big part of the success of the skate park is its great location.
Unfortunately, identifying a good location for a dog park has been difficult. I
dismiss Herman Field Neighborhood Park or any other neighborhood park as a
potential location. Attempting to locate a fenced dog park with associated vehicle
parking in a neighborhood setting would prove to be a very unpopular decision.
One potential location is west of the ball field at Lake Susan Park. This has
access to water and parking is available. The big drawback is its small size at
only 1/3 of an acre. The minimum size for a successful dog park is 1 acre.
Third Stop
BANDIMERE PARK
Inspect the newly installed play area and future park shelter site.
Fourth Stop
FOX PROPERTY ACQUISITION
The City and the owner of this property have reached a settlement on the purchase
of this property. I would like the Park and Recreation Commission to visit the
City's newest park.
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Bright Ideas...
Bark Parks (Dog
Parks) are
becoming more
and more
popular.
What
could be more fun than exercising with
your dog in a safe environment.> Those
of us lucky enough to live in an area
where dog parks exist know that they
arc a wonderful way to exercise and
socialize our dogs and
ourselves.
The City of Virginia Beach, Virginia,
Department of Parks and Recreation
recently opened Beach Garden Park as
an off leash dog park recreational area.
The project is a partnership between
thc Department of Parks and
Recreation and VB-DOG (Virginia
Beach Dog Owners Group). VB-DOG
is responsible for self-monitoring clean
up, dog licenses and dog park rules.
Parks and Recreation staff monitor
usage and compliance with dog park
rules, and Animal Control will enforce
non-compliance. At the end of a six-
month trial period, Parks and
Recreation, VB-DOG, and the
Department of General Services will
meet to discuss the usage, challenges,
cost and feasibility of continuing the
project. According to Parks &
Recreation Department Director Sara
Hensley, "Dogs contribute immensely
to their family's quality of life, thus
helping to cultivate a sense of commu-
nity for everyone!"
At a time when people are apprehen-
sive to talk to strangers, Bark Parks
bring people together. They break
down social and economic barriers
while creating a common ground. Thc
parks cream an area for dogs to legally
run off-leash and promotes responsible
dog ownership. There are many factors
that must be faced when an agency con-
sider developing and operating a dog
park. The successful Bark Park-pro-
vides a multitude of benefits that out-
~vcigh thc risks!
For additional information, contact:
Susan Hunt - (757) 563-1105
A Bark Park should include...
· An acre of land (minimum)
· Parking
· Water access and drainage
· Surrounding fence
· Grass & shaded areas
· Pooper scoopers / garbage cans
· Benches
· Regular maintenance/trash removal
· Wheelchair accessibility
One more Bright Idea...
Are You Ready For Some
Quidditch?
by Amy Cart,er, CPRP
Las Vegas, NV
Mention "quidditch" to a group of
boys and girls and you are guaranteed
to see their faces light up. Quidditch
holds out the promise of this exciting
mix of team sports - rugby, basketball,
baseball, soccer and nonstop fun.
Planning this activity will allow your
participants to experience the same
sort of goofy games kids make up -
and you don't have to necessarily pro-
vide the flying broom sticks or the
winged balls to do it.
Quidditch combines thc flavor of thc
game with lots of inventiveness fr
you. If you're a fan of the HatO ~
Potter books, you arc already familiar
with thc game. Pick up one of thc
J.K. Rowling books to find out hmv
the game is played and then use your
imagination to create your mvn game
of Quidditch. What's most appealing
about this fictional, bewitching game
is that it's experienced through thc
eyes of Harry Potter, an orphaned boy
wizard. Harry's moment of triumphs
and defeats arc like those in all great
sports; metaphors for life.
A Call to all APRS Branch Members,
Your Families, Friends and Acquaintances...
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED!
how your support by contributing to thc 2001 APRS
Annual Live Auction, Silent Auction and Cash-N-
Carry at thc upcoming NRPA Annual Congress in
Denver, Colorado.
Wc ask your assistance in obtaining items such as...
· Weekend Gct-aways
· Gourmet Food and Wine Baskets
· Golf Accessories
· Jewelry, Small Appliances and Artwork
· Televisions, Portable Stereos
· Sports Paraphernalia
· Other Items of Value for thc Live Auction!
We'd also appreciate smaller items of value such as clothing,
hats, carrying bags, etc. for the Cash-N-Carry.
For further information and to confirm items for the auction,
please contact Carolyn J. Kcith, CPRP at (303) 249.4079 or
c-mail: ckcith 1126@aol.com
APRS Congress Auction items should be mailed to ~
APRS Auction
c/o Connie Hilsenhoff, Administrative Assistant
City of Lakcwood, Dept. of Community Resources,
480 S. Allison Pwky., Civic Center South,
Lakcwood, CO 80226