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V lu • • AGENDA PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2000 **7:00 P.M.** ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 4364 W. ROUND LAKE ROAD 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. Approval of Minutes: a) January 8, 2000 Work Session (enclosed) b) January 25, 2000 Meeting (enclosed) 3. Council Report — Council Member Grant 4. Discuss Chairperson Appointment 5. Show MRPA and Playground Videos 6. Tony Schmidt Park (plans enclosed) 7. Ingerson Park — Lot Purchase (memo enclosed) 8. Presbyterian Homes Soccer Field - February 17, 2000 meeting update 9. Day in the Park update. 10. Adopt -A -Flower Garden update (memo enclosed). 11. Tuesday, March 28, 2000, meeting agenda. 12. Other items for discussion. 13. Adjourn. *** Please Call Tom: 651/633-5676 or Don: 651/633-7022 if you are unable to attend this meeting*** MINUTES 40 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE WORK SESSION SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2000 9:00 A.M. —12:00 NOON CITY HALL Present: Don Messerly, Dorothy McClung, Louis Speggen, Don Tix, Jim Crassweller, Jim Johnson, Rich Straumann and Steve Zilmer. Absent: Patrick Krenn. Also present were Thomas J. Moore, Parks & Recreation Director, Michelle Olson, Program Supervisor, Terry Post, City Accountant and David Grant, City Council Liaison. - Introduction of David Grant, City Council Liaison. - Introduction of Committee members. 1. Bethel Athletic Complex Update. 0 • Do we want to move the Bethel trail back to it original location? Jim Crassweller moved, seconded by Jim Johnson, that we get an easement from Bethel and try to maintain the trail on Bethel property. The motion carried unanimously. • Policy for future trail corrections. The committee recommended a case by case review of each trail conflict. 2. Expectations: • Discussion took place on the subject of paved vs unpaved trails. • Jim Crassweller would like to have a mix of paved vs unpaved. Wood chips would help out with the wet/muddy seasons. • Jim Johnson would like to see a Master Plan in order to see where paved vs unpaved trails are planned. • Lou Speggen stated that Tony Schmidt Park will eventually be developed and we should try and connect to that to our trail system. • Don Messerly stated that a survey was taken many years ago that showed residents preferred unpaved trails. • Dorothy McClung thought that because the trails near her house have been paved they are highly utilized — by families, young parents with strollers, etc. That would not work with wood chips, grass, etc. ft 3. Staff report: a. Ramsey County Parks & Recreations attended a City Council meeting in order to explain the Tony Schmidt Park building plans for. These plans include: Phase I — Buildings Phase II — Trails within boundary (2-5 years away) Phase III — Connect trails outside of boundary (5+ years away • Staff will contact Ramsey County Parks and Recreation in order to get a Master Plan for County trails that may connect with our trails. • Jim Johnson originally thought that 2-3 years ago the County wanted to end the paved trails at County E-2. b. Staff reported that Dan Scholl wants $50,500 for a trail through his property. (This is the missing piece to Phase I of the Round Lake Trail extension.) The City may pursue condemnation. City Council will make the final determination. c. Are there any immediate needs? • Trail behind Perry Park discussion . • Rich Straumann stated that there is a bridge out on a trail behind Perry Park. • Jim Crassweller stated it should either be fixed or torn out, it is a Safety Hazard It has been 7 or 8 years since it was in. They kept moving it and then it became torn apart. • Staff will talk with Ramsey County Parks and Recreation on this issue. • Lou Speggen said it gives you an image of being in a nature reserve. • Don Messerly stated that residents would like the trail to the north of the railroad tracks to be leveled off. (Perry Park to Chatham.) • Jim Crassweller stated that there is an "unofficial trail" that breaks (goes straight) off from the official trail. It connects to the road. It is too steep. We should level it off and make it official. • Rich Straumann stated that he believes that would be railroad property. d. Staff reported on the Adopt -a -Trail Program (Habitat Improvements, Benches, Bird Houses, etc.) The Committee endorsed this program for the 2000 year. 4. Budget — Terry Post was the speaker. - Distributed copies of the adopted 2000 budget. 2 =75% of the activities are supported by property taxes. Maintenance Department is supported by the General Fund — to maintain grass, rink maintenance, equipment, trees. 3 years ago playground materials were moved into the General Fund. 60% of Director, 5% of Supervisor's salaries come out of the General Fund. Terry stated that Budget Deviation is not a bad thing. Lou Speggen asked if the committee should be involved in input for the budget. Staff reported that the Committee would be a part of the process in the future. The committee was not involved this year due to staff turnover. Summer Playground Activities used to be in the General Fund and were moved in 1998 to the Program Fund. Revenue — Parks and Recreation will not break even. It is not expected to make money. 40% of Charitable Gambling needs to go to Fire Department improvements. Jim Crassweller voiced concern that if 60% of our Park funds are from gambling, what will happen if that does not come in? The group took a look at a report comparing the per capita spending on recreation for the surrounding cities. 5. Parks a. Expectations: Jim Johnson provided pictures on a different theme for a play structure from a city in Wisconsin. Staff will follow up with a phone call in order to get ideas. Different ideas/themes discussed for our parks were: 1. Park shelters as a mini -community center, like New Brighton 2. Seek different (Pinewood Elementary, I & 35W) 3. Interpretive Center at Crepeau Park. Staff provided a map showing the land that will be utilized for the new City Hall/Maintenance Building on TCAAP. 1. Dorothy questioned how much land is around the City Hall? Staff indicated only large enough for the City Hall building. 2. The Committee questioned whether we need to be more proactive on this? Be prepared, from a Park standpoint, when and if TCAAP "opens up." 3 C. 3. Dorothy pointed out the community park plan exists in the City's Comprehensive Plan. 4. Dorothy asked about the TCAAP land acquisition time frame and if it is in the near future. Staff couldn't provide a definite starting date. Dorothy felt we should then focus on Ingerson Park. Make it into something special. Staff reported on the project to update all past Park and Recreation Committee Meeting minutes. Records have been poorly maintained, thus making it difficult to learn from the past. Staff suggested that something be done with Crepeau Park in order to connect it with the rest of the City. Staff would like to promote that area — unique, quiet, walk with nature habitat theme at Crepeau. The Committee stated that this area has not been promoted well and that most residents do not know about it. Connecting trails from Ingerson to Crepeau. In the past, the committee has tried to pursue easements around Ingerson without luck. Staff should do this again. d. Jim Crassweller talked about a possible Nature Reserve and the possibility of building a pedestrian bridge to cross either County Road E or Highway 51 because it is such a dangerous intersection. Jim Johnson felt it would be less expensive to do that at County Road E. Dorothy mentioned that this is a State bridge, that we need to pursue getting them to improve the bridge for pedestrians. Jim Crassweller stated we should try to figure out something unique to do with Ingerson — ie frisbee golf, we could add that activity to our programs. Put Ingerson on January agenda — how do we improve and change it? f. Flower Garden Program. • How do we make it work? Staff asked for suggestions. • Rich Strauman stated they are a lot of work. Hard to find the kids. Need to weed the beds. They are hard to maintain. • Suggestions received from the committee: 4 I . t - Wildflowers — Perennials - Alternative Landscaping — Dale Street Nursery will be a good resource. - People lose interest (especially by August) - Flower Garden Program — Like Adopt -a -Trail Program. - Adopt -a -Park Program — This Program concept was supported by the Committee. 6. Lists of Volunteer Groups/Contact people. Suggestions were as follows: • Presbyterian Church of the Way • North Heights (youth group) • Arden Hills Sportsman's Club • North Suburban Lions • YMCA — Y Guides (Northwest Y — Pat Remisa) • Bethel/Northwestern College Volunteer Programs • Bethel Recreation Department • Circle Kawanis/Golden Kawanis • Fire Department • Democrats/Republicans — Political groups. 7. Open Floor — Discussion Has there been any discussion on putting paths by Lake Johanna? Staff reported that at this time they know of no plans for putting paths by Lake Johanna. Meeting ended at 11:45 a.m. Minutes taken by Michelle Olson. • 5 I MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2000 7:00 P.M. 4364 W. ROUND LAKE ROAD CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chair Don Messerly called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were: Don Messerly, Committee Chairperson, Dorothy McClung, Don Tix, Jim Crassweller, Jim Johnson, Rich Strauman, Steve Zilmer, Patrick Krenn, David Grant, Council Liaison, Thomas J. Moore, Parks & Recreation Director, and Michelle Olson, Recreation Program Supervisor. Absent: Louis Speggen. APPROVE MINUTES November 23, 1999, minutes were approved without changes. COUNCIL REPORT Mr. David Grant reported that at the January 18, 2000, Work Session, discussion took place on the trail easement through Scholl's. Scholl's is asking for $50,500 for a trail easement. The first thing that the council wants from staff is to obtain written easements and permission from all companies along the proposed trail. They had previously acquired that verbally. Mr. Grant reported that he does sense that there is a division among the council on whether to seek condemnation or not. They will discuss it further after written permission has been secured from all involved companies. Staff reported that the companies involved, in order, are Nott Company, W.W. Granger, Inc., Scholl's and AMB Property Corporation (City Hall). We actually have a sewer easement and we have to change the easement title to a sewer/trail easement. Staff explained all phases of the trail and where the easement is currently located. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Day in the Park Staff reported that we are "definitely" planning the event. The City Events Task Force is not interested in taking that over. The date is set for Saturday, June 10, 2000, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Perry Park. We are currently in the process of setting up vendors. Staff would like to upgrade the event. We will have a different (better quality) petting zoo, advertise the sale of food, have a miniature golf course, as well as a band, etc. Staff asked the committee if they knew of any local bands that could provide music. Jim Crassweller asked if staff had contacted Mounds View High School. He felt like they should have some bands that would be willing to play. Steve Zilmer has some leads on a Bluegrass Band. Staff reported that we would try to use one vendor for several items (one stop shopping). We will get food, games, tents, face painter, speakers, stage, clowns, etc. For staffing, we are looking to make working at Day in the Park mandatory for all part-time Playground Staff and Park Staff. Add it to their contracts. We will also be going to the City Events Task Force to include us in their fundraising efforts for the anniversary. We are looking for possibly $5000 in extra funds for the event. We are open to different and/or unique suggestions. Prior to the Day in the Park event, Perry Park is scheduled to have a new Picnic Shelter installed. The money for that shelter is coming out of the Park fund. We also want to include electrical to that. We want the event to be more user friendly, more active involvement and have more events going on at one time. We may add a City Council table, Dunk Tank, Palm Reader, Arden Hills Trivia, etc. Dorothy McClung stated that we have always promoted our Parks & Trails at a Park & Recreation table. She also stated she could see a Palm Reader but NOT a Dunk Tank. Don Messerly asked the committee to try and keep that day open to help volunteer! Staff reported that our goal is to have enough volunteers so that they can work in 2-hour shifts, versus the 6-8 hours like last year. 2. Ingerson Park — Past and future Connections. The Past: There is a fenced off area (12-feet) between lots 1110 & 1120. The opening has been covered up with a temporary chain link fence. To Staff, everything points to "easement." The City, however, has no record of an easement. Staff will follow-up with the County and see if they have a record of one being there. Staff asked the committee if anyone remembered anything about that. The committee members did not have any recollection of this. Jim Crassweller felt that if there was a fence there in the past the homeowners were probably aware of the easement. The Future: Jerry Ouimet, an insurance agent, owns 2 lots (number 10 & 11) on the end of Ingerson Park. He needs access to that area. He wants to develop a road to the corner of Lot #11. If we allow him to do that, he, in return, will grant us permission to change a sewer easement (from the middle of Femwood Cull de Sac into Ingerson Park) into a trail and sewer easement. We could then open up Ingerson and connect it to our trail system. Staff is asking if the City should pursue this further. Discussion took place on the above. Questions were brought up on Mr. Ouimet's 2 ON intentions. Ms. McClung brought up concerns over the idea that it may give this owner leverage when it comes to City Council. Jim Crassweller felt it was well worth exploring. It looks like it is a way to get us "unlandlocked" if Option #1 does not work, The Committee directed Staff to explore the option and see what happens. 3. Arden Hills Park Land, Next to Ingerson Park. Staff reported on a small, square piece of land that Arden Hills owns and it is dedicated as an Arden Hills Park. It is not named and it is swamp and wetlands. Discussion took place on where it is and what could be done with it. Staff will take a look at it. 4. Ingerson Park Theme Steve Zilmer reported that he had surveyed the entire neighborhood on what their ideas are on the park. What would they like to see? He handed out 100 flyers and only got 7 responses. The summary of the responses was handed out and discussion took place. The responses had some common themes. Many indicated that it is a Winter Park and heavily used for sledding, etc. Also, the basketball court is heavily used during warm weather. Steve Zilmer liked the response in regards to a bird sanctuary. Howard Hoff, a neighborhood resident, stated in his survey that he had talked to a gentleman from the University of Minnesota. This gentleman felt that with the hill, trees and swamp there, it is perfect for a bird sanctuary. This response really peaked his interest. He stated it might be worthwhile to make it into something like that. The park does seem more passive to him. Staff reported that they think it would be a positive image for the City to get the neighbors input and make something out of Ingerson. Jim Crasswell saw common themes. Birds and a winter park. So how do we promote summer birds and winter sledding? There has to be a way to improve what we already have. Steve Zilmer brought up the idea of an area for butterflies. Staff reported on ideas regarding the Audubon Society. We asked for their help and offered to work together with them, by giving volunteers, promoting their programs in the Recreation Guide, cleaning up parks, improve habitat, etc. We would like to pursue this relationship. Jim Crasswell brought up the idea of Cross -Country skiing. Could we set up a course around the outside perimeters for adults and families? The children can sled while the adult's ski. He suggested asking Barbara Hewitt, a local realtor. She is a very good skier and she could help by looking at the site to and see if she felt it would work for a course. 3 of Don Tix stated that it is used for tubing and maybe we could set up something for that, jump, etc. But that may bring up a liability issue. Dorothy McClung stated that it is sometimes ok to just have a hill and let them build it into what they want. They can put their own moguls and jumps, etc. 5. Theme Park Staff did receive information in regards to the Theme Park idea that Jim Johnson had reported on. Staff received videotape and materials. We can present the video at another meeting, as our videotape machine is not working right now. The cost of the Theme Park in Janesville, WI, was approximately $650,000. It is extremely popular. Staff will pursue it further. Staff will also show the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) video, from the MRPA Conference in Mankato, which Staff attended. 6. Presbyterian Homes The Committee received a copy of the memo given to Presbyterian Homes in regard to soccer field usage. The President of Presbyterian Homes will be meeting with the President of Northwestern College to discuss the future of these fields. Staff believes that Presbyterian Homes is possibly going to take over the control of those fields from Northwestern College. We submitted our soccer usage needs for both the City and North Suburban Soccer Association (NSSA). Pat Krenn asked if NSSA would have use of those fields. Staff reported that was part of the request due to the % of children in Arden Hills that play NSSA soccer. We are not providing enough fields to meet that %. DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM REPORT Staff reported on possible Park improvements. Perry Park: BRW will be looking at the costs for an outfield fence, picnic shelter, etc. Hazelnut: A new warming house. Staff reported that Scott Freyberger received, and passed, his one-year review. Staff reported on Fall Soccer (participant and coaches) Evaluations. Reports were in the committee's packets. We had a good response and ratings seemed good. The two biggest areas of concern were: 1. MEA weekend — should we include this — we had many comments on that. 2. Coaches' Clinic — we would like to add a skill element and maybe divide the returning/new clinics into two nights. Also, we will probably be eliminating the NYSCA Coaching Clinic component. It has been costly and not very effective. n w Staff also reported on the fall statistics. We are taking a look at the classes that do well and the ones that were cancelled. We are now trying out a new idea. Skyhawks (programs) for kids will be teaching all of the After School Sports classes this spring. Jim Crassweller did bring up the question that perhaps we need to find our focus. Are 48 classes too much, is it focused enough? Staff did report that evaluation of programs is ongoing. MISCELLANEOUS Staff reported that we are beginning the year with a $30,000 deficit due to Charitable Gambling donations being reduced. We just need to be aware of this. DATE OF NEXT MEETING — Tuesday, February 29, 2000 ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn made by Rich Straumann. Seconded by Dorothy McClung. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 0 ppr TOOIO�laauaD<Fa00am 3 Sr E DMIENSION AND LAYOUT NOTES: ,.K1..�l1C.M.0lIWOM M[IO FAOpMb11I�CE - __..— -j `,•� ' -- _ / / "ll — I /. I Exk;b; * A 13a61 � , 1 1 1 h� 1 1 — 1 '-\ /-\ 11 1 l } I 1 1 1 ' 1 CITY SUBMISSION- , NOT FOR CONSTRUCTI() 1. W a d CA Ha Date: January 3, 2000 RE: Tony Schmidt County Park — Land Development Application From: Jerry Hagen — HCM Architects To: City of Arden Hills HCM Architects is submitting this Land Development Application on behalf of Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department for the buildings being designed for the Tony Schmidt County Park in Arden Hills. The attached submittal includes: Application Requirements 1. Fee $200 for a Site Plan Review has been attached to this submittal. 2. Application Form 1 copy of the application included in this submittal. 3. Location Map A location map is included is included as part of this submittal. 4. Site Plan & Survey Enclosed are: a. Arden Hills letter (2/26/99) Approval of Tony Schmidt Park Master Plan b. Arden Hills letter (9/4/98) Approval of Site Plan prepared by Sanders Wacker Bergly. C. Arden Hills Planner Report to Planning Commission for August 5, 1998 Public Hearing. 5. Name and Address of Owner Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department. 2015 North Van Dyke Street Maplewood, Minnesota 55120 Contact: Larry Holmberg (651) 748-2508 6. Legal Description of Property Submitted as part of Site Plan Review. - PH 612.904-1.332 FAX 612-904-7366 - -2- 7. Project Description The proposed project consists of five buildings located per the Tony Schmidt County Park Master Plan previously approved by the City of Arden Hills. The five buildings are as follows: a. Picnic Pavilion, includes covered and open picnic areas, small prep kitchen and restroom facilities for both sexes. The Picnic Pavilion is located at the top of the hill on the north of the large parking area. b. Picnic Shelter, includes covered and open picnic areas and is located east of the large parking area north of Lake Johanna Boulevard. C. Beach Building, includes restroom facilities, changing rooms, vending area (no concessions) and facilities for the lifeguards. The building is located north of the existing beach, south of Lake Johanna Boulevard set back 75 feet from the ordinary high water mark. d. Gazebo, a covered shelter for sitting only overlooking Lake Johanna. It is located east of the beach parking lot south of Lake Johanna Boulevard. No picnic tables are to be provided at this location. e. Restroom Building (2 locations), restroom facilities for men and women having two fixtures and lavatories each. One is located adjacent to the parking lot near the boat launch south of Lake Johanna Boulevard and the second is located northeast of the Picnic Shelter. All buildings are located per the approved building pad locations which have utilities stubbed in per the approved park master plan. 8. Site Plan 2 full size copies of the overall site plan showing the building locations and 2 copies 11" by 17" reduced site plan drawings. 9. Lighting Plan No site lighting is being provided for the park as part of this project. Minimal security lighting of the buildings is to be provided and will be incorporated into the soffits or ceilings. No light sources will be visible from adjacent properties. The security lighting will not provide enough to use the facilities after hours. 10. Utilities Plan Utilities have been provided per previously submitted and approved site plan from Sander Wacker Bergly. 11. Landscape Plan No landscaping is anticipated as part of this project other than repair of damaged areas from construction. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department will prepare any additional landscaping plans/changes. 0 —3- 31t6 r7 C� 12. Signage Plan No signage is anticipated as part of this project. 13. Building Plans The following plans are being submitted as part of this site plan application: a1 Pavilion Plan - (2 full size & 2 reduced 11" x 17" sheets) a1.1 Pavilion Elevations - (2 full size & 2 reduced 11" x 17" sheets) a2 Picnic Shelter — Plan and Elevations (2 full size & 2 reduced 11" x 17" sheets) a3 Beach House — Plan and Elevations(2 full size & 2 reduced 11" x 17" sheets) a4 Gazebo — Plan and Elevations(2 full size & 2 reduced 11" x 17" sheets) a5 Toilet Building(s) — Plan and Elevations(2 full size & 2 reduced 11" x 17" sheets) Color perspective of Pavilion Color perspective of Picnic Shelter Color perspective of Beach House Color perspective of Gazebo Color perspective of Toilet Building. 14. Variances Required No variances are requested as part of this submittal. 15. Project Schedule The proposed project schedule for the park buildings has construction commencing near April of 2000 and completion at the end of October 2000. 16. Names and Addresses of Owners within 350 feet of Project Attached are the addresses requested. • a C. PARK TRAILS TRAILS \ H4VILION WIRESTROOMS \ �T STROOM \ \ \\ \\ \\ Q Lj! � ,e EXI \ \ \\\ \\ \ t\ t I•� SHELTER 4IN 4• \ O241, 12* ORIGINAL SITE PLAN—— APPROVAL(PREPARED — —_ BY SANDERS WACKER BERGLY)WAS FOR ALL ROADS, TRAILS \ice `.� LAKE JOHANNA BOULEVARD PARKING, GRADING & BUILDING PADS �' E O BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN LOCATED ■ . � ,:� PER APPROVED SITE PLAN. \ Lu r—' [STING BUILDING 9 I _ yam- -� / �� i . 10• ' GF BE RE© -+ -✓ / /� / ' • EXISTING BUILDINQ ° l TO BE REMOVED \ s' BEACH i �_BUILDI HIGH WATER LINE b' LAKE JOHANN Os w 0111 aeo \_ \ • I} I J e>� .�-v�•� f r PROPERTY LINE Ir I Ili %j PROPERTY I Q ° II (� `UNE I \\� Q 7 • I 5 I� RELBUIDOO NG 1 ••w Y Y "" — 4 11•Ai NL by°ftk �W ^O HAOi N. 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Background: I am the landowner for 3262 Fernwood St N ( Lot 10) and the open lot west of Lot 10 (Lot 11). These two properties connect and form the western edge of Ingerson Park. The park is effectively cut off from the balance of the city bike paths and the 100 homes in this neighborhood with access only via Lexington Avenue. The Parks and Recreation Department has inquired about a trail to improve access. Specifics: I am proposing the following to City of Arden Hills. 4P 1. Redraw the eastern and southern lot lines of Lot 10 to shift the southern lot line to the northeast by approximately 20 ft. This would allow a 10 foot wide bike trail over the utility easement from Fernwood Court to the western edge of Ingerson Park. 2. Approve the transfer of the 20ft by 20ft easement on Lake Josephine from Lot 11 to Lot 10. 3. The City to purchase the altered Lot 11 for $75,000 4. This is subject to any other zoning and governmental approvals 5. Surveying to completed at the buyers expense. This proposal is valid for 30 days unless extended in writing. 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Your past contributions were greatly appreciated and I hope that you will continue to support the program again this year. I have made the following changes that I hope will improve the program; - gave the program a name; Adopt a Flower Garden each participant will receive an Adopt a Flower Garden T- Shirt - with the larger gardens, we will mix in perennials - participant recognition in the City's Newsletter - a press release to the area Newspapers The planting will take place on, SATURDAY MAY 20, 2000. The flowers will be at the individual locations by 9:30 a.m. If you are interested in participating in this year's Adopt a Flower Program, please give me a call. I can be reached at 651 633- 5676. Also, if you have any suggestions on how I can improve this program, please let me know. Thank you for your support of Arden Hills Parks and Recreation. TJM 0! 1/31/00 1 PHONE: (651) 633-5676 • FAX (651) 633-7839 4PCITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: February 1, 2000 TO: Thomas J. Moore, Parks & Recreation Director FROM: Michelle Olson, Program Supervisor AD SUBJECT: Summer Program Report Summary Attached you will find the Summer Program Report for the Recreation Department. Conclusion: We had a successful Summer Season of Recreation. We had low numbers for our Playground Program. We were unsure if this was a transition year or if there were other reasons why people did not sign up. We are looking at changing the Playground Programs around a bit this coming summer. Friday trips were also low and we are thinking of adding those as a normal day to one or more of the Playground Sessions. This is all part of our ongoing evaluation of programs. I continue to learn more everyday Goof what works and what does not work. This is an ongoing process. • SUMMER 1999 PROGRAM REPORT 0 Class Name Class Code 198 enrolled '99 enrolled Class Fee Total Fees 1. Tennis Carnival ? 62 FREE $0 2. Parent/Child Mini Sports PCS500 5 12 $25 $300 3. Pee Wee Tennis 1-2-3 Session 1 PWS600 *0 *0 $27 $0 4. Pee Wee Tennis 1-2-3 Session 2 PWS601 4 4 $27 $108 5. Pee Wee Tennis 1-2-3 Session 3 PWS602 6 *0 $27 $0 6. Preschool Basketball PBS200 13 9 $26 $234 7. Preschool Sports Camp CPS100 Not Offered 9 $35 $315 8. Pre -Soccer SPS400 19 20 $26 $520 9. Pre-T-Ball PTS600 17 15 $26 $390 10. Tyke Time Playground Floral TTS3FL *0 *0 $40 0 11. Tyke Time Playground Hazelnut TTS3HA 29 10 $40 $400 12. T keTime Playground Cummins TTS3CU 8 8 $40 $320 13. All Star Sports Camp ASS600 15 *0 $55 0 14. Basketball BBS600 9 15 $26 $390 15. Basketball - DLCam Session 1 LDS600 9 13 $40 $520 16. Basketball - DLCam Session 2 LDS601 7 13 $40 $520 17. Basketball - Zi Cam - Gr.34/Sess 1 ZBS600 25 10 $50 $500 18. Basketball - Zi Cam Gr.56/Sessl ZBS601 10 8 $50 $400 19. Basketball - Zi Cam Gr.34/Sess2 ZBS602 12 14 $50 $700 20. Basketball - Zig Cam Gr.56/Sess2 ZBS603 13 7 $50 $350 21. Basketball - Zig Cam Gr.67/Sessl ZBS604 9 5 $70 $350 22. Basketball -Zi Cam Gr.89/Sessl ZBS605 8 2 $70 $140 23. Basketball - Zig Cam Gr.67/Sess2 ZBS606 9 9 $70 $630 24. Basketball - Zig Cam Gr.89/Sess2 ZBS607 7 4 $70 $280 25. Football Cam - Grades 4-9 FCS600 19 19 $35 $665 26. Golf Lessons - Ages 9-15 GOS600 6 *0 $38 0 27. Golf Lessons - Ages 16-up GOS601 8 10 $38 $380 28. Kids Club Playground - Floral KCS6171, 18 20 $40 $800 29. Kids Club Playground - Valentine KCS6VP 22 *0 $40 0 30. Kids Club Playground - Hazelnut KCS6HA 24 16 $40 $640 31. Kids Club Playground - Cummins KCS6CU *0 18 $40 $720 32. Kids Club Playground - Arden M. KCS6AM *0 *0 $40 0 33. Playgrounds Plus - Valentine PPS2VP *0 *0 $16 0 34. Playgrounds Plus - Hazelnut PPS2HA *0 *0 $16 0 35. Safety Camp SCS600 24 11 $30 $330 36. Soccer Mini Cam - Session 1 SMS600 6 7 $18 $126 37. Soccer Mini Cam - Session 2 SMS601 5 7 $18 $126 38. Soccer Summer Spectacular K-2 SOS600 16 6 $35 $210 39. Soccer Summer Spectacular 3-5 SOS601 5 *0 $35 0 40. Sports Sampler SSS400 8 *0 $35 0 41. Adult Softball Men's 23 teams 18 teams $380 42. Adult Softball (Women's) 14 teams 12 teams $380 $20,750 43. Adult Softball Co-Rec 12 teams 10 teams $415 44. Tennis 1-2-3 Lessons - Adult TNS605 8 1 $34 $34 45. Tennis 1-2-3 Lessons - Beg. Sess. 1 TNS600 8 5 $34 $170 46. Tennis 1-2-3 Lessons - Adv. Beg. 1 TNS601 *0 6 $34 $204 47. Tennis 1-2-3 Lessons - Beg. 2 TNS602 5 11 $34 $374 48. Tennis 1-2-3 Lessons - Beg. 3 TNS603 *0 5 $34 $170 SUMMER 1999 PROGRAM REPORT • 0 Class Name Class Code 198 enrolled 199 enrolled Class Fee Total Fees 49. Tennis 1-2-3 Lessons — Adv. Beg. 2 TNS604 4 *0 $34 0 50. Tennis League — Red Division USAME 9 *0 $28 0 51. Tennis League — Blue Division USA213L 12 4 $50 $100 52. Tennis League — White Division USA2WH *0 10 $50 $500 53. T-Ball — Co -Ed 5 teams 66 $31 $2,046 54. Coach Pitch Baseball 3 teams 40 $31 $1,240 55. Softball Grades 2-4 4 teams 55 $31 $1,705 56. Softball Grades 5-6 2 teams 22 $31 $682 57. Softball Grades 7-8 1 team 15 $31 $465 58. Fant. Friday Trip Rock Climbing) FTS300 *0 *0 $24 0 59. Fant. Friday Trip Horseback Riding) FTS301 22 14 $24 $336 60. Fant. Friday Trip Chutes N Ladders FTS302 13 7 $12 $84 61. Fant. Friday Trip Wave Pool FTS303 10 10 $10 $100 62. Fant. Friday Trip Horseback Riding) FTS304 7 10 $24 $240 63. Penny Carnival ? Approx. 100 FREE 0 64. Fant. Friday Trip (Aquatic Park FTS305 16 *0 $12 0 65. Fant. Friday Trip Minn. Twins FTS306 11 *0 $12 0 66. Minnesota Vikings Trip *0 *0 $12 0 67. Girl's Senior High Slow Pitch ? *0 $31 0 TOTALS -------- ------------- $3,317 $40,564 * Class was cancelled due to low enrollment () — Class was full after reorganizing student to teacher ratio changes were needed from 1998. Generally, the ratio for preschool is 1:10, Kindergarten is 1:12 (anytime a kindergarten is present., and 1" grade and up is 1:15. Also, contracted instructors will dictate their maximum. Out of 67 possible classes/leagues, 18 were cancelled. This is a 73% success rate and a 27% cancellation rate. 6 6 o. I lk =� . i '. '� q '\ '.•.`ysti�,*,. - �? z.X_,"AT , \ �`'e• ``` �`` �°' _ `t - A x Zx el-11�146 W"ai A M4, U 1 3 6, -,�Z\ JI le ;4o �nk J�c ?74 n, 40kVal ,runt j"I ef 4.4 k. �44 ,4 ,4 dON 1 0 R17r=!\/ED FEB - 7 2000 QJY U� AiWO 0ALS S I T. MARY ROMANIAN ORTHODOX s 532J. POT 0' GOLD GAMBLING ACCOUNT 854 WOODBRIDGE ST. 75-1522/910 ST.'PAULI MN 55117 DATE I&AZ FAYTli PAY TO THE ORDER OF ORDER OF- [A DOtLARS Fi,RSMR B B ANK RowAle Office (612) 784-5100 2690,"fing Avenue North, RoseJAN 55113, MIEB40 ��AL M -1:09LOIS221.o: 372 00030 Gum OS32L 0 1 �17L7 t� Vito R E S B Y T E R I A N O M E S • 4 • t I PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES Arden Hills February 17, 2000 FEB 2 3 2000 TO: City of Arden Hills Terry Post, City Accountant / Treasurer LAN CIF Ai W—A I iLb Tram Moore, Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Olson, Program Supervisor Dave Winkel, Grounds Supervisor Northwestern College Joe Smith, Athletic Director Randy McGrew, Grounds Foreman From: Susan Christenson Campus Administrator, Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills Thank you all for your participation in the meeting we held earlier Senior communities today and for the cooperative spirit you all demonstrated. Here is a recap of what we decided: designed with the hand ♦ Field Use Time — ♦ City of Arden Hills will use the field for practices Mondays, of experience, a heart Tuesdays, and Thursdays. During the month of September practices will begin at 6 p.m. During the month of October • practices will begin at 5:30 p.m. for excellence and an ♦ Northwestern College will use the field beginning in August, Monday through Friday 3:30 — 5:30 or 6:00 (depending on the eye to the future. month and day) respectful of the City of Arden Hills' established use times. ♦ North Suburban Soccer Association may use the field on Sundays between noon and 6 p.m. beginning June 1-4. ♦ From August 1 — 15th use of the field(s) will be prohibited in an effort to prepare them for the fall soccer season. Goal Anchoring — ♦ Northwestern College will provide and anchor four goals to be used as practice goals (east to west). ♦ City of Arden Hills will provide and anchor two goals to be used for a regulation field (north to south). ♦ Field Maintenance — • ♦ The following out-of-pocket costs will be split by the City of Arden Hills and Northwestern College: Grass seed, fertilizer, water, porta-potty, paint. ♦ The City of Arden Hills will be responsible for painting the larger, regulation field, and Northwestern College will paint the smaller practice fields. Sutton Place • Lakeview • McKnight Care Center 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Arden Hills, MN 55112 Phone (651) 631-6000 Fax (651) 631-6046 0 ♦ Year 2000 — Northwestern College will maintain the field and submit invoices to the City of Arden Hills for half the cost of above out-of-pocket items. ♦ Year 2001 — City of Arden Hills will maintain the field and submit invoices to Northwestern College for half the cost of above out-of-pocket items. ♦ Fence — ♦ Presbyterian Homes of Arden. Hills will provide a fence between the field and the Sutton Place parking lot to reduce the incidence of soccer balls hitting cars. Type of fence is yet to be determined. ♦ Signage — ♦ Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills will install signs that read, "Private property — permit for use required" to discourage unauthorized use. of the field. ♦ Next Meeting - We decided it would be beneficial to reconvene after the soccer season to talk about how the decision we have just made either worked or didn't work. I suggest we meet November 8th here at Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please notify me at 651-631-6030 if this date and time won't work for you. Again, thank you for taking the time for our meeting earlier today and for your participation and cooperation -to come to a win, win, win resolution in the use and maintenance of the soccer field. I would appreciate a call if any part of this memo doesn't reflect what we discussed. • Si cerely, S san Christenson, Campus Administrator Cc: Mark Meyer, CFO Al Fenderson, Chief Engineer PRESBYTERIAN HOMES Arden Hills SUSAN CHRISTENSON Administrator Phone (612) 631-6030 Fax (612) 631-6046 IRE'SBYTERIAN HOMES OE SuttonPlace • Lakeview MNNESOTA McKnight Care Center • 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard Arden Hills, MN 55112 x N, 'oe rA 0 r, V4 "oolf r4 . . . .. . .. .. . ............. r-7 "' la, 04 l �..�.x„a y IL 71 Nx: Y 0 1- ;'IQ e at I I ol P . � n "oolf r4 . . . .. . .. .. . ............. r-7 "' la, 04 l �..�.x„a y IL 71 Nx: Y 0 1- ;'IQ e at I I ol P . � n 0 D 11 R,17CF.IAY E FEB - 7 2006 Qf� U AAULN oolLLS 1-3 0 • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: February 10, 2000 TO: Joe Lynch, City Administrator FROM: Thomas J. Moore; Parks & Recreation Director I., SUBJECT: Round Lake Trail, Vaughn and Scholl Property Here is the information that you requested concerning the Round Lake Trail segments of the Scholl and Vaughn properties. Scholl Property Trail length- 600 feet Trail width- 15 feet Total footage- 9,000 feet Ramsey County Assessed Value- $1.24 per square foot Ramsey County Assessed Value of this trail segment- $11,160.00 • Vaughn Property Trail length- 1,400 feet Trail width- 15 feet Total footage- 21,000 feet Ramsey County Assessed Value- $.95 per square foot Ramsey County Assessed Value of this trail segment- $19,950.00 0 • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: February 28, 2000 TO: Thomas J. Moore, Parks & Recreation Director FROM: Michelle Olson, Program Supervisor SUBJECT: Winter 1999/2000 Program Report Attached you will find the Winter 1999/2000 Program Report. We had a busy winter season with many positives. Please note that I have highlighted some key statistics at the end of the report in the Summary. • :7 WINTER 1999/2000 PROGRAM REPORT 0 • Class Name C1assCode 198 enrolled '99 enrolled +/- Class Fee Total Fees 1. Holiday Cookie Baking CMF200 17 17 0 $10 $170 2. Breakfast With Santa BSW500 59 56 -3 $8 $448 3. Letter From Santa OLFS100 Not Offered 33 +33 $2 $66 4. Gingerbread Houses Session I GHF200 8 14 +6 $10 $140 5. Gingerbread Houses Session II GHF201 12 13 +1 $10 $130 6. Gingerbread Houses Session III GHF202 4 13 +9 $10 $130 7. Holiday Craft Class Session I HCF200 14 ! ! 12 -2 $10 $120 8. Holiday Craft Class Session II HCF201 12 11 -1 $10 $110 9. Holiday Craft Class Session III HCF202 10 10 0 $10 $100 10. Vacation Da R.Skate/Tubing) VDF602 *0 10 +10 $23 $230 11. Vacation Da Grand Slam VDF603 *0 5 +5 $21 $105 12. Vacation Da (Bowling/Swim VDF604 *0 !!20 +20 $15 $300 13. Vacation Da Science Museum VDF605 Not offered 4 +4 $21 $84 14. Bear Cubs - Preschool CBW200 *0 *0 0 $8 0 15. Ooey Gooey - Preschool OGW200 *0 *0 0 $8 0 16. Preschool Nerf Soccer SPW200 8 *0 -8 $25 0 17. Dance - Ho -N- Tots DAW600 10 9 -1 $72 $648 18. Dance - Tap/Jazz/Ballet Sess. I DAW601 17 22 +5 $90 $1,980 19. Dance - Tap/Jazz/Ballet Sess. II DAW602 16 26 +10 $90 $2,340 20. Dance- Tap/Jazz/Ballet Sess. III DAW603 16 8 -8 $90 $720 21. Bab sittin Clinic Session I BCW600 *0 6 +6 $35 $210 22. Bab sittin Clinic Session II OBCW601 Not offered 15 +15 $35 $525 23. Hockey Skills School HSW600 7 10 +3 $25 $250 24. Holiday Ice Skating Clinic Se. I SCW600 13 5 +8 $25 $125 25. Holiday Ice Skating Clinic Se. II SCW601 8 3 -5 $25 $75 26. Ice Skating Lessons Session I SLW600 13 7 -8 $25 $175 27. Ice Skating Lessons Session II SLW601 13 4 -9 $25 $100 28. Ice Skating Lessons Session III SLW602 3 13 +10 $25 $325 29. Learn to Unicycle ULW200 6 8 +2 $25 $200 30. Self -Defense Class SDW200 Not offered 9 +9 $30 $270 31. Snow Football SFW500 *0 7 +7 $25 $175 32. Basketball Session I BBW600 13 !! 12 -1 $28 $336 33. Basketball Session II BBW601 19 11 -8 $28 $308 34. Basketball Session III BBW602 9 *0 -9 $28 0 35. Cartoon Capers CAW300 *0 *0 0 $28 0 36. Valentine Ceramics Session I CEW401 11 9 -2 $8 $72 37. Valentine Ceramics Session II CEW402 8 8 0 $8 $64 38. Drawing Session I *DBW100 Not offered 12 +12 $25 $300 39. Drawing Session II *DBW101 Not offered 9 +9 $25 $225 40. Intro to French OIFW 100 Not offered 7 +7 $15 $105 41. Magic Workshop Session I OMWW100 Not offered 25 +25 $21 $525 42. Magic Workshop Session II OMWW101 Not offered 12 +12 1 $21 $252 43. Musical Theatre MTW200 16 6 -10 $40 $240 44. Nerf Soccer League NLW300 7 *0 -7 $25 0 45. Snow Football SFW501 *0 *0 0 $25 0 46. Sticky Fingers Session I STW200 8 *0 -8 $30 0 47. Sticky Fingers Session II STW201 7 6 -1 $30 $180 48. Sports Hour Session I SHW600 *0 *0 0 $30 0 Page 1 of 2 WINTER 1999/2000 PROGRAM REPORT • 49. Sports Hour Session II SHW601 10 *0 -10 $30 0 50. Mother/Daughter Night Out MDW200 17 *0 -17 $5 0 51. Snow Fun Crafts CPF202 *0 *0 0 $8 0 Classes offered in 99 but not 00 ** Various 52 - -52 - - SUBTOTALS 443 487 +44 $1,301 $12,858 ** Specific classes listed below * Class was cancelled due to low enrollment !! Class was full O New Class �g Class was brought back after a 5 year absence *Class had never been offered in winter before **CLASSES OFFERED 1999 WINTER THAT WERE NOT OFFERED 2000 WINTER: 1. Pre -Gymnastics (GYW500) = 7 participants 2. Pre -Gymnastics (GYW501) = 8 participants 3. Gymnastics — Basics and Beyond (GYW502) = 8 participants 4. Mini -Magic — (MMW200) = 7 participants 5. Mini -Magic — (MMW201) = 0 participants (cancelled) 6. Mini -Magic — (MMW202) = 6 participants 7. Cooking for Kids — (CKW 100) = 9 participants 8. Cooking for Kids — (CKW 101) = 7 participants 9. Games Galore — (GGW 100) = 0 participants (cancelled) 10. Games Galore — (GGW 101) = 0 participants (cancelled) is 11. Games Galore— (GGW 102) = 0 participants (cancelled) 0 TOTAL OF 52 participants (11 classes — 4 were cancelled) SUMMARY • We offered 51 programs Winter of 1999/2000. Of those 51, 12 classes were cancelled. This is a 76% success rate and a 24% cancellation rate. • We added 5 new classes (0) this winter. 92 children participated in these classes. Our Magic Workshop had 37 children between the two sessions. • We brought back 1 class ()()( Self -Defense) that had been absent for 5 years. • We offered 2 Drawing classes ($) that had never been offered in winter. • We experienced an increase of 44 participants from last winter. • The average cost for our Winter Class Offerings was $25.50 ($12,858 divided by 51 classes). • The average # of participants per class this Winter was 12.49 participants per class (487 total participants divided by 39 successful classes). Page 2 of 2 • • CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: Monday, February 28, 2000 TO: Thomas J. Moore, Parks and Recreation Director FROM: Michelle Olson, Program Supervisor MO SUBJECT: 1999/2000 Ice Rink Statistics Attached you will find the final attendance statistics for the 1999/2000 Ice Rink Season. I have also included statistics from the 1997/1998 and 1998/1999 seasons for comparison reasons. The season was scheduled to run from December 20, 1999-February 13, 2000. We did not get the rinks up and running until Thursday, December 23, 1999 due to warm weather. I. Attendance � Outdoor Ice Rink Usage has gone down each of the past two years: Year # of Days Open Total # of users +/- from previous year 1997/1998 47 days 5,955 Users +17 1998/1999 45 da s 4,582 Users -1,373 1999/2000 47 days 2,795 Users -1,787 3 ear Average: Avg. 46 days I Avg. 4,444 users These statistics do not include the large number of broomball players from Bethel. They rented 66 hours for their broomball intramural league. The rental fee was $15.00 per hour. The total cost was $990. These games were played after hours on weeknights throughout the rink season. czrl Attendance for general and hockey skaters remained steady from last year. C�V_ We showed a significant loss in attendance for broomball from last year (1,870 in 1998/1999 compared to 360 this year) and a big part of the reason was that we asked that the Bethel teams practice during non-public use times. This was done in an attempt to keep the ice free for the community during our public use times. We found that Bethel was blanketing the ice during public use times and this was discouraging the community users. Attendance was down for area hockey associations (420 participants in 1998/1999, compared to 126 this year). I believe that many of those teams are now practicing indoors. II. Usage ce, Hazelnut Park was by far the most utilized rink of the four this season. The rink was busy and the hills were also being used for sledding on a regular basis. Freeway was utilized frequently. Perry always suffers due to the fact that there is no general skating rink. We are looking to add a general rink next year, if possible. This should help tremendously with attendance. Cummings was poorly attended. We did attempt to maintain a general skating rink down below on the softball field. It has always been very difficult to maintain this and therefore it was not in skating condition for a majority of the ice rink season. There were several nights at Cummings Park with ZERO attendance. We did not open Valentine Park this year. Last year the attendance for the season was 236 users. We received a total of 3 phone calls from residents asking about the ice. . II. Overall I believe the numbers show that the community still utilizes our outdoor rinks. The attendance for general skaters and hockey skaters has remained steady. However, we did notice a trend that skaters often did not arrive until 4:30 p.m. and often were still skating at 8:00 p.m., closing time. We may want to consider changing our weekday hours to reflect this. Our current hours of operation are 4:00-8:00 p.m. We will want to evaluate Cummings Park as a site for next year. In addition, staff will be continually exploring options on how to increase attendance. • .7 • 1999/2000 ICE RINK USER TOTALS PARK DATES GENERAL HOCKEY BROOMBALL AREA TOTALS SKATERS SKATERS HOCKEY PER ASSOC. PARK Cummings 12/23-2/13 95 103 10 0 208 Freeway 12/23-2/13 298 379 207 0 884 Hazelnut 12/23-2/13 328 810 49 0 1,187 Perry 12/23-2/13 134 162 94 126 516 Valentine Park Subtotal 855 1,454 360 126 2,795 General = 855 Hockey= 1,454 Broomball = 360 Area Hockey Assoc. = 126 TOTAL 2,795 users Note: Ice Rinks were closed on the following days to extreme cold/warm weather and\or poor skating conditions: December 20, 21, 22, 29 (closed at 4:00 p.m. vs 8:00 p.m.) January 19, 23 The following rinks were closed on the listed days due to staff shortage: Cummings — January 11, January 18, and February 1 (Lock Problem) Freeway — January 30 Perry — January 30 1998/1999 Total Days Open Open 45 days 4,582 Users 1999/2000 Total Days Open Cummings — 44 days Freeway — 46 days Hazelnut — 47 days Perry - 46 days 2,795 Users m s S?- Por ,. r: "Your B e5t I nve5trnent 11 I Minnesota Recreation and Park Association 3954 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409 • Phone 612-825-2200 • 1-800-862-3659 • Fax 612-825-1829 The purpose of the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association, through its members, is to improve the quality of life in Minnesota by providing excellent park and recreation services. We create and support opportunities for all Minnesotans to live a healthy lifestyle through participation in physical activity and to learn and grow as they experience the cultural and natural diversity of1finnesota's parks and recreation facilities. Origins and History The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) was formed in 1937 to foster the growth and development of the parks and recreation profession throughout the state. Presently we have over 1,500 members located in virtually every community through- out the state. Our goals include • foster and maintain high standards of profes- sional qualifications and ethics among the members of the association; • provide continuing education, technical as- sistance and social exchange among all members; • support and promote effective education within colleges and universities; • encourage study and research in the field of leisure services; MRPA Services Publications — we feature a monthly newsletter, Keeping Up, as well as numerous other brochures specifically targeted to the issues and disciplines within the realm of parks and recreation. We sub- scribe to the Management Strategy Quarterly and distribute it to all of our professional members. Resource Center — we have a collection of videos, slide presenta- tions, studies, and research data to help our members do their jobs more effectively. Recognition — we have a series of awards that recognize and en- courage outstanding achievements by individuals and groups related to parks and recreation, including volunteers, facility design and management, innovation, and creativity. & Recr a� eq�• .r_ 4C Membership Directory — to encourage the ex- change of ideas and information among parks and recreation professionals and agencies. Product Demonstrations and Displays — to help inform our membership of the latest develop- ments and technological advances in the indus- tries that affect them. State Tournaments — produce, coordinate and Special Events — produce and implement a variety of special • take a proactive position on legislation affecting the parks and programs and events across the state of Minnesota. recreation field; Affiliations — with other local, regional and national organizations, • encourage public support and promote awareness and under- so that we may benefit from strategic alliances and activities else - standing of the values of recreation, parks, and leisure in the where. We are part of the Great Lakes Regional Council, National lives of individuals; Recreation and Park Association, United States Slo-Pitch Softball • promote effective relationships with other organizations for fur- Association, Minnesota Park Supervisors Association and United ther advancement of parks, recreation and leisure service oppor- States Tennis Association -Northern, and PLEA just to name a few. tunities in Minnesota; • provide recreational services including tournament competition, youth sports training, and sports management services; and • serve as an information resource on trends, developments and future changes related to the delivery of parks and recreation services. Education and Training sanction various sporting events to ensure safe, fair and respectable competition. We have a Rec- 'Yo ur B esfi I nvestmeht' reational Sports Commission, elected by our members, to oversee this aspect of our operation. Education and training are essential ingredients for success. The MRPA conducts an annual state conference which provides over 100 educational sessions for parks and recreation professionals Throughout the year we also coordinate dozens of workshops, semi- nars, and institutes to provide our members with the best informa- tion and training available. The most influential park and recreation organization in the state- Values The following values shall serve as a philosophical framework of the association in meeting the needs of our entire membership: • continuing education opportunities • promotion of the leisure services profession • recognition of member and agency achievements • proactive leadership by MRPA members • volunteer service to the park and recreation profession • communications and information networking • financial stability of the association • commission and board member involvement • social interaction and fellowship • professional support -staff development • central clearinghouse of technical information • information and referral services • promotion of a legislative agenda M b'k' -- dT,t; • Encourages healthy lifestyles • Increases property values • Develops community pride and character • Protects the environment • Provides children and families a safe place to recreate • Parks make an area more attractive • Parks provide residents with a sense of pride • Instill a sense of appreciation for nature • Provide opportunities to relieve stress • Where else are you gonna have that picnic? Just the Facts — Answering the Critics of Local Government Park and Recreation Services Ll By Jack Harper, Geoffrey Godbey, and Stephen Foreman Ll Just the Facts - Answering the Critics of Local Government Park and Recreation Services by Jack Harper, Geoffrey Godbey and Stephen Foreman There are many myths which surround local government recreation and park services in both the United States and Canada. Most of these myths have developed because, until recently, there has been no national database in either country to identify how much these services are used, who uses them, the benefits the public associates with such services and their willingness to pay for them. Recently, however, studies of nationally representative samples of the public undertaken in the United States and in Canada, using a common set of questions and research procedures, provide the first comprehensive look at these services. These studies in combination with other recent research, shatter the many myths about local recreation and park services. Among such myths are the following: MYTH: People don't think recreation and leisure are very important REALITY: About two out of three people in North America say that their leisure is either as important to them as their work or more important to them than work. MYTH: People don't have any free time to use for recreation and parks ® REALITY: North Americans average about fer,y hours of free time per week and the amount of free time they have has increased almost en hour per day since 1965. About 15 hours of this free time is used for TV viewing as c primary activity and another five hours for TV viewing as a secondary activitiy. MYTH: Local government is becoming a less important provider of recreation REALITY: About four out of five residents of bath the US and Canada use their local government recreation and park systems. This is probably a higher percentage of use than almost any local government service. Only 7.5 percent of the edult public in the US said that they weren't interested in park an recrecticn services or that such services weren't designed for people like them. MYTH: Recreation and parks is a service in decline REALITY: Recreation and park services, as a percentage of local government spending, have remained constant during the last few decades. In inflation adjusted dollars, Crompton and McGregor (1994) found that Icccl government spending for these services in the US had increased from $20 per person in 1965-6 to over $32 in 1990-1. It should be noted, however, that fees and charges and other means of generating revenue have increased to compensate, in part, for the huge decline in Federal and state or provincial support to municipalities. Employment of full-time staff remained essentially unchanged from 1978- 4b1990. 0 MYTH: Parks and recreation services are just for kids L] Ll REALITY: Use of local government recreation cnd park services not only continues across the life cycle, but people between the ages of 66 and 75 are slightly more likely to use local park frequently than any other age group. In aging society, recreation and park services will become increasingly important. Even now, for the US and Canada combined, 35 is the best predictor year for use of services, slightly older than the average age of residents of both countries. US participation in Local Park and Recreation Services Age Group Use local parks Use recreation programs Frequent Occasional No Yes No 15-20 23 57 20 39 61 21-35 25 56 18 33 67 36-55 25 53 22 34 66 56-65 21 42 38 20 80 66-75 26 35 39 18 82 76-95 15 29 56 11 89 MYTH: Ethnic minorities get excluded REALITY: There was no statistical difference in the likelihood of participation in recreation programs based on one's ethnic status in the US. For park use, the percentage of Hispanics who make no use of local parks during the last twelve months was only 10 percent while for Blacks it was 29 percent and for whites 26 percent. For other ethnic groups, the figure was 18 percent. Hispanics and African -Americans were equally likely to use other recreation services provided at the local level. MYTH: Women get excluded from local covernment recreation and park services. REALITY: Women are as likely to use local parks as men and are as likely to participate in other recreation activities and services spcnscred by local government. This is true in both the US and Canada. MYTH: People who live in condominiums or luxury apartments are no less likely to use local parks than any other citizens. REALITY: People who live in condominiums or luxury apartments are no less likely to use parks than any other citizen. 0 MYTH : Local government park and recreation services are just for poor people. REALITY: Poor people are somewhat less likely to use local government recreation and park services, as they are less likely to use almost every other local government service. Suprisingly, however, the percentage of the public who are low income using local government recreation and park services is substantial. In the US, 69% of those with household incomes under $20,000 used both local parks and 25% used other recreation services supplied by local government. Recreation and park use in the US by income use parks <S20K 520-59K S60K= [Frequently 25 23 33 Occasionally 44 54 51 Not at all 31 23 16 % use recreation service <S20K 520-59K S60K+ Yes 25 42 50 No 74 55 49 N/R 1 3 1 MYTH: Park and recreation services are just c frill, an "amenity," not very necessary REALITY: The benefits that the public reports from use of local government recreation and park services are very high. In North America, nine out of ten persons report significant benefits to themselves, their household and ',he community. In fact, even non -users, 80 percent report that there are many benefits trot result from recreation and park services. The areas in which these benefits are received are among the most important issues of the day: health benefits are not just for younger people. Preliminary findings from an NRPA sponsored study have found that users of the Cleveland Metroparks age 50 and over have lower blood pressure, drink less frequently and have better reported health than non -users. (Godbey, Roy, Payne, Crsega-Smith). MYTH: Recreation and park services are mainly organized activity REALITY: Findings from both the US and Carcdicn study confirm that residents use parks and other recreation facilities managed by load government "as" recreation as well as "for" recreation. Much of such recreation experience is not "organized." MYTH: These services are used mostly by Fecole who support big government REALITY: People of all political persuasions use these services. In the US, Republicans and Democrats were equally likely to use local parks but 44 percent of Republican households used a local government sponsored recreation service, while 38 percent on Independents and 30 percent of Democrats. 4 MYTH: Most people don't want or aren't willing to pay for park and recreation services REALITY: Most North Americans are willing to pay for these services. About 3 out of 4 citizens say their local recreation and park services are worth as much or more than the national average paid for such services. There are mixed sentiments concerning the proper way to pay for such services, with the majority of citizens, in US and Canada supporting a combination of tax support and fees and chcrges. These findings, based on representative samples from both the US and Canada, provide the first comprehensive understanding of the use and benefits asscc,cted with local government recreation and park services. The vast majority of North Americans use these services, identify benefits which they value from such use, and are willing to pay for them. REFERENCE: Crompton, J. and B. McGregor. 1994. Trends in the Fincncfng and Staffing of Local Government Park and Recreation Services: 1964/5 to 1990/1. Godbey, G., A. Graefe and S. James. 1992. The Benefits of Local Recreation and Park Services: A Nationwide Study of the Perceptions of the American Public. Arlington, VA: NRPA. Godbey, G., M. Roy, L. Payne and B. Orsega-Smith. The Relation of Local Park Use to Personal Health: An Exploratory Investigation. In manuscript. University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development. Harper, J., D. Neider, G. Godbey and D. Lamont. 1997. The Use and Benefits of Local Government Parks and Recreation Services: A Canadian Perspective. Winnipeg: Mcnitoba. University of Manitoba. Robinson, J. and G. Godbey. 1997. Time for Life: The Surprising Ways Americans Use Their Time. University Park: Penn State Press. L]