060909 PK AgPCITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009 7:30 OR IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE PARK TOURS
AGENDA
1.
CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
A. Rolf Call
Davis
DeMerS
Norman
Trent
Quinlan
Robb
Edmondson
B. Review Agenda
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Park Tour Minutes of April 30, 2009 - (Att -#2A)
B. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2009 — (Att. - #2B)
C. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2009- '(Att. - #2C)
3.
MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
4.
REPORTS
A. Report on City Council Meetings of June 8, 2009
B. Update on Summer Activities
5.
DISCUSS PARK TOURS
6.
REVIEW REVISED DONATION PROCESS / ACCEPT DONOR REQUEST
FORM, ACCEPTANCE & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AND MEMO
AGREEMENT - (Att. - #6)
7.
DISCUSS TKDA PRESENTATION AND PRIORITIZE/IMPLEMENTATION OF
PROCESS — (Att.- #7)(Kristi Anderson — CRR)
8.
PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION OF PARK SIGNAGE — (Att.- #8)(Kristi
Anderson -CRR)
9.
DISCUSS CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE ON JULY 15
10.
DETERMINE LIAISON FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 22, 2009
11.
NEW BUSINESS
12.
ADJOURN
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
PARK COMMISSION TOUR SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2009 STARTING AT S:OOPM
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
The Park Commission met at City Hall at 4:45 p.m. to depart for their Park Tour at 5:00
p.m.
A. Roll Call
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Present: Acting Chair Davis, Commissioners Trent,
and DeMers; Public Works Director Brovu
and City Council liaison Woodruff.
Absent: Chair Norman
PARK TOUR
1. BADGER PARK
The Commission complimented staff oifith '
the football field and hockey rink.
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The Commission toue`te ing house'
have held up wel e in nl of repair
relocation oft e courted rem�al of the h
Robb, Edmondson,
iordinator Anderson,
the lighting for
ility and i[oted that while the tennis courts,
here was some question as to the proposed
6� r as seen in the TKDA proposal.
There was "thl xpres e,. regardi t the TKDA illustration showing a trail around
the wetland and pond lea with` a tench,for viewing. In addition, some members
sugge onsider; g.minimu , the warming house and adding a picnic
shelter ntahe Commum'Center and trail.
Something seen another, dark she'd visited, Anderson suggested installing a light
colored hard surfa th "hockey rink and adding basketball hoops to its interior ends to
allow for a dual yeaf nd purpose of the facility.
It was observed what a mess of debris, a mattress, and stuff there was behind the
automotive shop and gas station. It was suggested they be contacted.
2. CRESCENT BEACH
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Anderson reported that the City of Shorewood shares ownership of the beach with Tonka Bay
and dredges the channel near the beach. She pointed out that kayaking will depart from the
beach this summer as part of Friday activities in the parks.
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Brown stated that community ed department had sent over a revised lifeguard fee schedule
which will need to be reviewed. He noted that the fee for services had gone up significantly.
Brown mentioned that the city could consider going without lifeguards, posting `no lifeguard
on duty' signage. Since this is a heavily used neighborhood beach, the Commission did not
want to forego lifeguards.
3. CATHCART PARK
Though located within the Chanhassen City limits, Brown reminded the Commission that the
park itself is owned by Shorewood. He pointed out what poor shape lights on the hockey
rink were, as they hung a bit haphazardly from their posts. ,
Anderson noted that the tennis courts are second only toa ge'c and that they are
scheduled to be resurfaced by DennCo this spring, as We ;as, the c games surface.
Having seldom seen anyone using the court game arm; "` he question e ���y the hockey rink
on the TKDA drawing could not be slid back over•this area which would allow for an
enlarged parking lot. The Commission agreeq mt parkin k necessary
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The Commission observed that the swing set was outttd and considered where a potential
community garden could be located oi�z�4ie site Anderson: sued that she had spoken to the
Chanhassen Environmental Specialist tdt and that she" inicated an interest in
partnering to create an additional commtuiit�g in CathcWto' accommodate the up to 50
folks on their waiting list and many residents in �mi oodjfo have voiced interest in
community gardening Thy croup consider � "e' area to south along the tree line as a
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possibility.r_,
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While on tour, a resldenWpro#,ed the Comri """' near the playground and voiced her
concern with regard to a i � hk' &4tld jack of `tot lot' fixtures for younger children. She 10
stated that F s uzlsafe op,Tng near the top of the gazebo structure where the chain link
ladder a�rinects to th'iucture'arid suggested it be closed off. While the Commission spoke
man, so mari� Ildreri
wit „ �' climbing up and down enjoying this feature that the
Commisko mmented i�a perhaps a more user friendly set of equipment might be worth
investigatiri ffloyounger chtdren but for this section they might look into narrowing the gap
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or installing a some to hinder the smaller kids. The resident thought those
solutions might b�eusfy�noting that the area is growing as many more families with young
children are movi o would enjoy some of the smaller tot lot sized equipment. All
agreed a picnic shelter would be a nice feature for parents to sit under watching their kids.
4. FREEMAN PARK
The Commission started at the end near Eddy Station noting that the shelter would be
repainted and stained this spring. Brown pointed out where the rain garden would be placed
near the side rear of the building.
Davis suggested the Commission consider replacing the concrete picnic tables at the
Garibaldi Plaza with the vinyl coated steel, when the time comes. 40
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• As Anderson compared the TKDA drawing with the site, she noted that there would be
plenty of room to install a hockey or free skating rink without removing a ball field and that
the basketball hoops could be incorporated into the rinks as opposed to using up precious
space. She questioned whether there was a need to add more tennis courts at Freeman.
As they neared the section of ground to the east of the parking area and slightly behind and
north of Eddy Station by the trail, they noted that there might be ample space to place
community garden plots in the future. In fact, Anderson stated that this was a spot she had
suggested for future consideration. Brown noted that, as long as the line which runs
thru the area is avoided this would be a good location. "
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As the Commission made their way toward the little
them to walk the area. Leum pointed out the new
installed. In addition, he pointed out the batting c
consideration be given for them to install up to
asphalting them. Brown noted that Engineer O
with regard to the hard surface request. In additic
of being removed.
Continuing on, the Commission noticed
repaired. Leum pointed out that light neat' I
were not working and `blown' out. Browffista
year about repairing the JJS# under their cqn
request. The Commission si ggt,�ted Brown
have public works ,,ss the g ffiti and the
staff to consider reroo 0 th n star
consideration to ..a second c','� nd at
other one.< <'=
Ang6 , 1 - -pointed out th
the ag liin �d dirt need6
concession 9 `�
�d,. The Cot
overflow and m �,It was
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the bins and neat the
nc g _apa wner Tn
,S8 rtehr field three ,
more batting cages
ii was inuestivatinu
Leum of STLL met
matting will be
'asked that
C,.ts, end and
the shed
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in the process
post that- hgpworks had raised and
,, , and anoi 'by fields 1 and 2 which
40 a.40`Iaced a call to Xcel Energy last
but Iii riot gotten a response to the
t Xcef again. Brown stated that he would
, by field 1. The Commission asked
eum asked the Commission to give
3 so people would not have to walk to the
STL mould like to install a couple of low small bins to house
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the fields for maintenance in order to cleanup the area near the
ssion thought this would be a helpful idea to avoid some of the
> discussed that the fencing be resituated by the stand to house
The Commission stopped along the path leading from the fields to Shorewood Oaks Drive to
check the status of the rock path laid last year. Brown noted that a second layer of rock would
be laid this year and that the edges would be dressed to clean it up. Commissioners
commented on what a high traffic and muddy area this had been in the past and how much
better it looked today.
A visitor to the parks requested that the City put lark layouts and directions to the parks on
the website.
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The Park Tour adjourned to the regular Park Commission Meeting at City Hall at 7:00
p.m 0
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kristi B. Anderson
Recorder
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009 6:45 OR IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE PARK TOURS
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Acting Chair Davis convened the Regular Park Commission Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Acting Chair Davis; Commissioners DeMers�Trent, Quinlan, Robb, and
Edmondson; City Council liaison Woodruff i- Pubj,'p- - ks Director
Brown; and Park Coordinator Anderson
Absent: Chair Not
B. Review Agenda
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Item 413 was moved to 513 — Community Garden
Trent moved, Robb seconded,
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission
Edmondson moved,
6/0.
3. MATTERS
There weAt'none. "
4.
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Report
Agenda as amid. Motion passed 6/0.
14, 2009
approiVIng the Minutes as submitted. Motion passed
Meetings of April 27, 2009
Woodruff reported at the E�:y Station and tennis court proposals were both approved by
Council. In addition; member of an `ad hoc' group supporting the Southshore
4,71111, Center suggested the fi;.e communities all get together in person to discuss the future of the
Southshore Community Center. Woodruff added that the five joint City committee is considering
presentations by two groups for the management of the facility.
Woodruff stated that the City of Shorewood voted to contribute $2500 to the Excelsior 4 "' of July
fireworks celebration and challenged the other cities to raise their contributions by 10 %.
Woodruff encouraged the Commission to tie up the loose ends surrounding the demonstration
garden so that the City Council can see what is being proposed.
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B. Report on Park Foundation Meeting of April 9, 2009
Acting chair Davis stated that she had nothing new to report. As reported at the previous
meeting, the Foundation has committed to a $500 contribution for summer music programs and a
$500 contribution for Arctic Fever.
C. Garage Jam Band Update and Schedule Committee Meeting
Anderson stated that there is quite a bit of 'buzz' being generated around the Garage Band Jam,
in fact, six informational packets had been set out thus far. She pointed put that she had created
Official Rules and an Application which is sent out to interested parties Considering the City
never heard back from past Commissioner Hensley, and at about a b rd of what other sound
systems were costing, Anderson booked the sound system and_lightif g ru EMI. She suggested
the GBJ committee members, or those interested in helping, A.togeth&'400n to hammer out
details, such as recruiting judges. She was pleased to rep ortlat`the first aridecond place
winners will also win performances to play at the Ml {esota State Fair.
5. A. DISCUSS PARK TO
Badger Park - Most Commissioners wanted to wait to
recommendations were
the proposed trails and
hockey rink.
Crescent Beach - Staff is
Cathcart Park - C
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Acting C14R'Vav '§',` �de
equtprztit until a plan fc "t
parks 'M_ut a plan and s�'
cons ideratiO
Trent agreed theety issue
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considered before buina n
however,
ive comn
-up on the 1%eard fee
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Or a safety barn* -- lay€
rions until the final TKDA
comments were made about
e „t trade about removing the
to ensure our beach is
nd equipment and /or smaller tot
thatle Commission should wait to consider playground
)ark y4 determined. She cautioned continuing to 'plop' stuff in the
ing mo from the budget that might be better spent with more
Est be addressed, however, concurred that alternatives should be
equipment.
Anderson and Brown stated they would follow -up with the manufacturer to address the current
safety concern.
Anderson also pointed out that she was in the process of investigating playground equipment
options for the open house which will feature the City Hall, TKDA's designs, and playground
equipment.
Freeman Park
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- Contact Xcel about the two lights at Freeman •
- Raise the benches at field I
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- Consider asphalting the batting cages — follow -up with the watershed via Engineer
Landini
- Park layout and directions be added to the website, if they are not there currently
Have Planning Director Nielsen contact the gas station and automotive business to
formally ask them to clean up the premises
Acting Chair Davis stated that she found it interesting that the STLL folks want to build a
concession building, 2 -3 batting cages, etc. but they need advertising to help them pay for
scholarships.
Trent concurred, stating that it seems scholarships have sort of fallen byVhe way side and
suddenly they have all this money to make improvements. u °u
Woodruff pointed out that, if the STLL representatives wish tc make xin' rovements like these
long term, the Commission needs to have a CIP plan from then", statin
gm
g they want to
accomplish with an accompanying break down of what tli .o g&ng mamt�r ce costs for the
improvements might mean to the City, especially if wg�:are to accept the impitiients for
perpetuity and take on the maintenance costs of said11provements. The challeW the
Commission is going to be requiring STLL to pr6'V' con C l ution for long
maintenance into perpetuity for their improvements.
Acting Chair Davis stated that the Arbot tgtn has a model in wf" 90 V0 of the contribution for
an improvement is put into a fund to main t Jmprovement in'perp�tuiry. She reiterated that
it appeared to her that STLL had `tipped its and � tlZe City, that it�not all about scholarships
at all, nor is there a need for advertising on tip fence��
B. 4 111P COMMUNITY GARDEN PROPOSAL
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Anderson shared the 'i i unity %` project ines for comment. She stated that she had
had several conversations faliar rpresen from other surrounding communities who
had favorablp pmextts witli��egard to thelr cQ�rriunity garden plot programs.
1 Prairie ha;�' vided" 4a n ,plots for their citizens for 25 + years. Typically,
ing under thegrlens ea`cpring and staking out the plots. If someone is not using
aot the city a wards it for "someone else on their waiting list
- Chanhasseh— Envir,6 mental Research Specialist has been on staff since 2001 — they
provide a `de zge s`et -up of 52 spaces at $25 per plot, which are tilled and staked, 2
water spigots; &`8 chip path, and hoses — City does all the pre /post work in order to
maintain, whil6 each gardener is expected to work a certain number of hours per season.
Have a wait list of 50 and would like to expand. Anderson suggested they meet to
discuss a joint community garden project to share in Cathcart — Chanhassen was very
receptive to a shared project and want to meet in a month if not sooner.
- Minnetonka — Has a wait list for the recently expanded site at County Roads 101 and 7.
It is run under the Park and Recreation umbrella and participants register thru it's
catalog. The city tills the garden mid May and marks the corners. The users water from
the creek nearby. Hopkins also has an even larger garden plot system which is registered
thru the park and rec catalog. She hoped the City of Shorewood would convince its
• Commission to provide this for its citizens.
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- Excelsior — The City stakes the 15X20 spaces and charges $20 per plot. They are only,
this year, beginning to `regulate' the number of plots folks can reserve and provide more
direction on clean -up policies, maintenance, and appearance. She stated that people
really like the gardens but suggested the City create a system for providing plots via a
lottery, I` come I` served, resident vs. non - resident, or another way to place limits on
the number of plots participants can reserve, as they had not done so in the past and had
some folks reserving 5 plots while others got none.
Woodruff suggested the Commission separate the two efforts into the Demonstration Garden as
proposed this year and the Community Garden Plots for next year in order to give some
distinction between the two separate items. He noted that the demonstration garden may even
continue on for many years but would operate a bit differently than aplot garden. With regard to
the `success' of the effort this year, he suggested we base this on a ,.,- ether we feel they cared for
the site, kept it up, and the number of participants for ease He fiftW thef gested the garden team
consider adding a garden tour to promote the overall project sdpetime`d#ipg the year.
Acting Chair Davis stated that, while she had suggest `the C
communities on garden projects, she would want tog,'s our
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Anderson stated that, if we were to enter into a joint prdje t
advance as to the number of plots designated to each comntij
community we may wish to `favor' resist Applications s.'
Quinlan suggested we begin with the demon
survey which asks whether people would be
gauge interest.
Discussion ensued wttegard
determined that no "joU , or
could bring their own equif
felt th r was a positivie
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AndersoAi ested the Cor
signage as aV of good wi
gone to great letTg Nito brin
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the same courtesy t.return
term
partner wrth"I
n community
be
boring
cents set up in
In addition, within our own
rsident in assigning plots first.
st a question on the online
gardening to continue to
necessity fora `fob box' or shed for storage. It was
for storage wduIg[ be required and that garden participants
irte_they vtslld the site.
guidelines and the process which had been followed. He
,0,tping created.
ssion<eonsider waiving the permit fees or helping to provide
1 behalf of the City. She pointed out that the garden team has
is to fruition in some form this year and should be shown some of
Woodruff suggested tb'City post a sign similar to the other brown park signs identifying the site
as the Demonstration Garden, City of Shorewood at no cost to them. He further suggested the
reference to Community Garden throughout the guideline documents be changed to
Demonstration Garden so as to eliminate confusion. He encouraged the Commission and staff to
continue to pursue the Community Garden plan throughout the season and make a
recommendation to the City Council in the fall regarding our findings.
Trent moved, DeMers seconded, recommending the City Council approve the
Demonstration Garden Project Guidelines as proposed, with the initial 2009 site
installation at the South Shore Community Park; that the City waive permit fees for their
fencing request; and that the City provide a Demonstration Garden, City of Shorewood
Park sign at the site. Motion passed 6/0.
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Acting Chair Davis reiterated her suggestion that the Public Safety Facility site off the trail be
• considered for a joint community garden location for the lake area. She further suggested the
garden team consider a woven wire or chicken wire fence this year to present to the Commission
at their next meeting.
6. REVIEW REVISED DONATION PROCESS / ACCEPT DONOR REQUEST
FORM, ACCEPTANCE & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AND MEMO
AGREEMENT
Acting Chair Davis explained that the Commission created the Donor R.Ogognition Policy back in
2004 in response to the request for the Garibaldi Plaza. She indicated,that'the Commission spent
a great deal of time word sin ith ing the document and finally were of ortable with this final
piece which was approved 5/0.
Anderson presented the documents pointing out that the
their consideration. She stated that the policy could bgtf
needs if necessary, though she felt they adequately,e
discussion.
Brown interjected that he recalled the discussion of 2004
used only a few times since then.
i s were higltited in red for
further to fit t e Qomrnission's
Maintenance piers pdr
ing that the policy had been
Woodruff indicated that he had a number ould reco`t mend to the document. He
questioned why the document was directed park el m Qtly a id suggested the Commission
• create a more general documpt., jo cover all dot atto s mad °e fp e City.
Anderson pointed out fhgt the ComMission is cha ed with improvements and donations made to
the parks and it wound pro ,bly faiutside this bo'responsibilities to make
recommendations wih regaard dtt�torls and ►m ib for the entire City.
Woodrufrar nges and asked if someone would like to incorporate his
ideas the text. " }
Acting C1ia�avis stated ththe was comfortable with what staff had proposed and that she
worked on ►t ra months i 0 and had no desire to go back to it.
Anderson shared " " " soral of 1" other items including the Agreement, Request Form, and updated
Memorandum Agreement'
Trent stated that lie would take all of the documents, as well as, Council member Woodruff's
suggestions and tweak them for the June 9 "' meeting.
7. ACCEPT 2009 CONCESSION OPERATION AGREEMENT
Brown presented the concessionaire agreement for approval. He explained that the current
operator has been very good to work with over the past, has always been willing to open for
events, and provided additional insurance when asked to do so. Though not a money making
• endeavor for the community, Brown contended that this is a worthwhile service provided to our
citizens.
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Edmondson moved, Quinlan seconded, recommending formalizing the Concession •
Agreement for 2009 with Russ Withum. Motion passed 6/0.
8. REQUEST FUNDING FOR 2010 ARCTIC FEVER
Acting Chair Davis stated that the Arctic Fever committee would be approaching the City
Council for a contribution of $1500. She noted that the City gave nothing last year, but the event
received an abundance of free advertising via the pond hockey tournament promos. Even though
pond hockey will return, as are many of the other participants, Davis stated the event has a
proven track record and it would be a good gesture if the City Council Gh9se to support the
initiative in perpetuity. She stated that they have a business plan for re co`t►ing years, that she
will be meeting with many past participants in the fall, and that itvkduld be nice to attract and
reward more /new /current vendors with some small incentive y
Woodruff asked where this would come from. He questioned whether this�vc? pId be pulled from
operations or the parks budget. He suggested the Coil fission consider whereIy,
the funding rom when the be in their budget ro ,pes want to pull
s kee in in mind that the ' rants zero
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increases. y �'
DeMers asked where the contributions to the 4"' of July fi'eWbzks community wide festival
comes from.k"
Woodruff stated that the contribution come fro tlt.eneral Fun
Acting Chair Davis pointed o k,that the Arctic i` comet e as well as the Park Commission,
in general, have a whole of Irtb cz fanned this ye , to pay fore," and both may need budgeting help.
9. NEW BUS`I�S'
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DeMers stated trt lad hated to see TCCi�A pi�rSUe plan B, with the removal of the hockey rink at
Badger P ,'havmgs�k n to m�tiY of his neighbor's in recent weeks about the proposals and
findm z ' ll objection tated teat ie,and his neighbors objected to placing Shorewood's
rinks gther end of to�irti,!and removing the only rink in this area altogether.
Trent stated f' e would preft r to see all of the options proposed by TKDA before discussing it
further. r
Quinlan stated the Cossion would have to weigh the vitality of both proposals.
Anderson stated that she would check in TKDA to ensure that they provide both options A and B
for consideration. In fact, she indicated that she would see if a modular design was possible, in
which pieces could be moved around.
Woodruff stated that there was room in Freeman to place a hockey rink without displacing the
softball field. He urged the Commission to not view this process from the standpoint of what the
City can afford or not. He suggested they eliminate all of their preconceived notions and
remember that they don't even have to accept what is proposed. It is the element of re- purposing
space that they should consider.
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Acting Chair Davis urged the Commission to envision how things could be done and pointed out
that even if the overall designs would be out of the question now, there would be little things
. they could do in each park.
10. ADJOURN
Acting Chair Davis moved, DeMers seconded, adjourning the Park Commission Meeting at
9:10p.m. Motion passed 6/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kri
Rec
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING
5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009 7:00 P.M.
• MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Norman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Chair Norman; Commissioners Davis, DeMers,
Edmondson; City Council liaison Woodruff; Public
Coordinator Anderson; Park Secretary Grout; and`(
Absent: Commissioner Trent
B. Review Agenda
Davis moved, Edmondson seconded, approving the' Agenda
2. CONSULTANTS TKDA PRESENTATION
Chair Norman welcomed TKDA representatives -B►
presentation. He asked Park Coordinator Anderson
perpetuity sake and so that future Commissions unc
• was taking considering these.options. Norman 'also
written in stone, and should be considered as altern
Commission to look at the desigis;with an open in
to cost or feasibility for alater discussion. With tha
comments with him via email, thatthev - did not feel
flan, Robb, and
>rks Director Brown; Park
Administrator Heck
witted. Motion passed 6/0.
ss and Gray back for�:.their formal
:&take detailed notes of the meeting for
ec t direction the current Commission
)ointed'outthat the illustrations were not
lives or options for the parks. He urged the
id and save their major comments with regard
; he =asked the Commissioners to share
comfortable voicing this evening.
Buss stated that they would be providing additional detail with regard to phasing and a general
report of the process to be uiserte&mto Master Plans in the coming weeks. She stated that
they.Would.also provide notes' from all of.their meetings with Shorewood and their rationale for
proposing certain elements.`-
Woodruff stated that the narrative would be valuable from TKDA as it would document the
process executed to reach the final design points. He asked that the tapes of the meeting be
archived with the notes and plans for future reference.
BADGER PARK
Gray stated that, originally, they had touched on two plans at the last meeting but felt the
consensus was to pursue this option with the removal of the hockey rink and addition of the
village green campus for the City Hall complex. He noted the addition of a sculpture fountain and
revised picnic shelter.
Chair Norman stated that the picnic shelter should house bathrooms.
• Gray suggested the picnic areas be surrounded with benches, potentially public art, gardens of
ornamental plantings, a boardwalk, rustic trail system around the perimeter of the park, and
smaller paved areas. W6
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Gray suggested the picnic areas be surrounded with benches, potentially public art, gardens of
ornamental plantings, a boardwalk, rustic trail system around the perimeter of the park, and
smaller paved areas.
Edmondson stated that Ile liked the integrated rock elements.
Gray stated that pavers would segue to bituminous or natural paths and walkways.
As she did not feel there was a true consensus at the previous meeting as to which option the
Commission preferred, Anderson asked why both plans A and B were not pursued for this
evening's presentation. She reminded the Commission that the Badger ice rinks were highly used
and voted one of the top ice skating areas in the south lake area. .
Buss stated that they believed a majority of the Commission preferred option B.
Robb asked if the pond area would lend itself well for`viewing.
Chair Norman pointed out that if the pond wed . atid ; area were cleaned up ar►d' landscaped to open
it up, it would provide a nice platform for viewing He stated tliat he was awaxethat not everyone
within the community would supportthe removal of the�lioekey` rink here to consider alternate
sites. He reiterated that the plans provido'sorne dramatic�chan ges but of these alternatives we can
pick and choose pieces that could be
Buss stated that, typically, change is hard but well worth the discussion.
Brown asked whether, TKDA calculated the prici jg based on the potential soil conditions. •
Buss urged Brown to share conditions with the6that might impact their estimates.
FREEMAN PARK
Gray pointed Out the added hockey rink and free skate area which creates a complex utilizing the
beautiful Eddy Station warming house facility. He highlighted the additional basketball and
tennis courts as well. He also suggested the use of stone on the entrance sign monuments to the
parks.
Woodruff asked TKDA what the City would likely get for $10,000 park entrance signs and asked
if they had sign comparisons.
Anderson interjected that proposing signage was not a piece of the consultants original
agreement and pointed out that she had been working with artists and designers to provide sign
images for an upcoming meeting likely capitalizing on the stone, metal and wood elements
utilized at the City Hall renovation.
Chair Norman stated that he would like to see the stone, metal, and wood options but wondered
what TKDA believed they could get for $10,000.
Brown stated that, based on numerous contacts lie has had within Freeman, he was troubled by
cordoning off the parks with landscaped `rooms' and tree lines that might destroy the beautiful •
expansive views of the current perimeter of trees surrounding the park that people enjoy so
much.
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. Quinlan pointed out that the Commission had also considered a community garden plot area near
the north and east end of the park behind the parking lot and Eddy Station as they walked their
park tour last week. He stated that he found this location to be the least objectionable of others
they'd considered as it was away from residences.
Brown recommended they consider where the water main is in their planning along that stretch.
Anderson questioned whether there was need to remove the softball field, which are always in
high demand, to install a basketball court when the proposed hockey rink could be made to serve
a dual purpose placing hoops at either end and a Light colored hard surface inside the perimeter.
Edmondson concurred, stating that it would make more
with half courts on the interior than to remove a well us
Davis stated that turning the rink into dual pu
other cities.
Brown interjected that the wetland feasibility study'
that with any added impervious surface;,,the City wi
work, best management practices, or,' o'
a good
make the rink usable year round
lie had seen this done in
era] ago by, WSB points out
perform some storm water
CATHCARTC PARK
. Gray pointed out that the hockeyy rink was
addition, the court games were moved near
and community garden options.
e, as
for a larger parking area. In
the addition of picnic areas
Davis commented that she
Chair Norman felt this to be a good redevelo
asked for their partnership "On.
that could be taken to Chanhassen and
Woodruff suggested they cons ider.adding the same solid light colored surface to this rink as
proposed at Freemadto add in the basketball hoops for half court ball.
Anderson stated that she could speak to the Chanhassen Environmental Specialist to discuss the
potential of a joint community garden project at Cathcart.
Heck pointed out that the City of Shorewood owns the laird but that it falls within the City of
Chanhassen. He indicated that he had already spoken to the Chanhassen City Administrator
Gerhardt who .indicated that he was ready to talk about the plans as soon as the City of
Shorewood was.
DeMers stated that he shared the plans with a few of the neighbors around Cathcart and they had
seemed quite receptive to the designs.
Robb suggested they consider pods of community gardens so that the neighbors to the rear can
• still access the park without cutting thru the gardens.
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Brown stated that the City would need to consider any additional drainage issues created by the
added impervious surface at the southwest corner. •
Davis stated that none of the improvements will get done without Chanhassen's participation,
noting that they should wish to improve drainage for proposed development in the area.
Though there is no water at the park now, Brown mentioned that the highest levels of arsenic are
found in the water along Church Street, which might eventually lead to the consideration of city
water being brought to the area.
MANOR PARK
Gray pointed out that a small community garden, roughly 120X20 could be squeezed in near the
tree line and parking area. He stated that the overall cobsensus,at the last meeting was that this
park was headed the right way. He suggested that an added aeration fountain be considered for
the pond.
Woodruff stated that the issue of water qualityin,tliis pond has come up agai► „at the City
Council level. He asked that the Commission circle back again and address what it is this pond is
supposed to be.
Brown mentioned that the Commission checked the water quality a few years ago and it was
determined that the pond did not contain filameriYous green algae
Davis stated that the pond, is'simply a shallow stagnant:,pond” wlucli'bas been examined at least
twice during her tenure with no real solution found "' ,
Buss suggested further screening al'the edges to deter geese and screen it from the neighbors, as
well as, a foiultain'which might iimiprove i h e-conditions slightly, but stated that if it is too shallow
11 and still nothing will "real v help.
Chair Norman also pointed out that the condition varies by year.
Woodruff statedthat the Comiission should acknowledge to the City Council that it is aware of
the ponds condition. 1xi addition Woodruff asked whether a topo of the site where the outdoor
theatre was proposed could be made available from Engineer Landini to see how many potential
rows of seats might be earved into the hillside.
Robb asked whether the pond could be dredged to improve its conditions.
Brown acknowledged that, of course, the pond could be dredged for a high price.
SILVERWOOD PARK
Gray pointed out both the accessible trail running to the top of the hillside on one side and the
more rustic trail curving along the pond edge and up the hillside on the other end of the park
where they meet near some benches for viewing Silver Lake across the street. He suggested a
small community garden be placed in the hillside to the rear of the well house.
Due to the steep grade, Woodruff suggested terracing the slope to possibly support a garden. •
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Brown pointed out the City does have 1' contours available for most all of the parks
electronically. He noted that the portable biffs would need to be moved farther from the well
house.
Heck stated that the insurance trust has asked that the metal slide be removed and replaced with a
covered tube slide instead eventually.
Chair Norman stated that the shelter should be moved near the trees by the play area.
Brown pointed out that this park gets quite a bit of vandalism for a neighborhood park and
suggested the shelter be moved to the play area out of the way of the sliding hill altogether.
Davis suggested installing the `under surveillance' signs
BUILDING TEMPLATE
Gray shared the illustrations of the shelters
about 10% to the construction costs of the
park by park basis.
Woodruff asked that TKDA prov
each design A, B, C, D.
Buss stated they would
Brown pointed out
Woodruff asked for moi
Shorewood's signature
Chair Norman stated th
the costs wilt be more c
Gray pointed out that the
Heck suggested the (
in the future as oppo
weredwith rock faced stone, which typically adds
filter. He suggested the stone =be considered on a
mensions for each picnic shelter design and label
els and pricing
was bui
style:
a cost of roughly $345,000.
for thp shelters, including upgrades, if this is to be
the Commission decides which of the projects it wishes to pursue
refined at the next steps.
Wes have high square foot costs generally.
issioh consider powder coated metal for its picnic tables and benches
wood, from a maintenance and vandalism perspective.
Woodruff reminded the Commission not to focus too much on the costs outright, as they are a bit
out there, but to consider these as phased plans over time. Present their ideas and priorities to
Council and ask them how to fund or with which to proceed. He suggested they test their process
by trying to tackle one pilot project.
Davis encouraged each Commissioner to sit down with each park design and break down what
they believe the priorities to be and what they would like to see done sooner or later.
Chair Norman concurred, suggesting the Commissioners create a check list which puts items into
phases, gives us an inventory of projects to tackle, and phases those projects in over the short
• term, as well as 5 -10 -20 years.
Gray stated the Commission should be in a position to identify some items to start now.
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Quinlan asked TKDA to designate which shelter they intended for each space. •
Davis stated that she would suggest beginning by breaking out the back bones for each park
which must be done as part of the framework of a particular park, as opposed to the more
superfluous items.
Quinlan stated that he would like to see the Commission tackle one phase for one park each year.
Robb stated that lie would like to see taking on a project for all parks, like signage, this year.
Chair Norman agreed, stating that there may be cost savingslor doing something at all the parks
at once. He asked TKDA to add the line item of lights for the Cathcart rink. In addition, he asked
that they provide all the original concept drawings for Plans A and B they had considered
last time so that all options for all parks are on the table for consideration.
Gray stated that they would provide all plans 1n order to provide a paper trail reflective of the
process.
Chair Norman asked that they have all of the inform . at for their June meeting,, and especially
available for the tentative July 15` City HaIt, Open House r
Buss stated that they would wrap up all`of the'details,and pr6viW6,the City with their final
deliverables the beginning of June.
Chair Norman asked.the Commission, once again; to review;�Teflect, take note of their likes and
dislikes, and provide those. to him via; email by Tuesday of next week. Chair Norman stated that,
in June, the Comm ission'wll consider tlq, i1ext steps, and what it wants to accomplish in
2009, and beyond.;
Quinlan asked what the budget constraints were.
Woodruff urged the Commissioll give careful and thoughtful consideration of what it wishes
to phase in, and then present then?- thoughtful approval of what the phasing plan should be and
challenge the City Council to decide what can be accomplished.
Heck pointed out that the City Council makes a $45,000 incremental capital fund contribution to
the parks on an annual basis, However, Heck stated that the City levy increases will be nil and
that it is their intent to stick to zero increases.
Woodruff suggested they proceed with their process in June and make their recommendations as
part of their budget for 2010.
Woodruff went on to report on the City Council meeting the previous evening, stating that the
Council approved the concession agreement, the Dermco Lavine tennis court rehab project, the
payment to the Little League for fencing repairs, and the Eddy Station and picnic painting
projects. While lie acknowledged that the proposed zoning change to allow signage on the field
fences was denied, Council directed staff to create a contract with little league to allow signage
as a pilot project this year without changing the Ordinance or jeopardizing the sign Ordinance at •
this time.
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Heck stated that the Attorney is considering whether any sliglit zoning changes will be necessary.
Chair Norman stated that it appears to be the legal issues versus the aesthetic issues. He
maintained that, in his opinion, the real issue is allowing commercial speech on public property.
He stated that lie had compiled and supplied Director Nielsen with a list of Ordinances from
other cities which overwhelmingly prohibit signage in public parks, while private parks are
another matter altogether. Norman stated that lie was offended by little leagues assertion that
Minnetonka changed their zoning for them and that fence advertising is a part of baseball culture.
in speaking with representatives of Minnetonka, Norman stated that those folks only condone the
advertising on certain private type facilities and not in their public parks in general, they stated
that they do not plan to pursue any advertising in their public spaces.
Quinlan stated that he was surprised that this item is stil
the Planning and Park Commission's come down unam
convinced more than ever, after the park tour, that then`
asked what more the Commission could do to dehianstn
I onsideration after having both
against it. He stated that he was
ey is not'ihtended for scholarships. He
their
on.
Woodruff stated that, as individual residents, the'Commissioners could come before the City
Council and state their positions.
Heck stated that Council member Bailey: suggested the City execute a one year trial arrangement.
Davis stated that she was troubled by all of,little leagues recent statements and plans for
expansion, new batting cages, coxicess►on st411d, ; etc inAigbt, of the fact that they had
previously stated they had no- moiieY and nee&the adyertisingpn tile fences to hold costs down
and provide scholarships for kids ;=tugging at the heartstrings Slie felt the good intentions on
behalf of the City as a'bit misdirected especially 1r light of the fact that little league has made
the request for advertising iri pastyears,to no avail: She questioned why this year it is moving
forward, when it appears nione*1s;not an issue
Woodruff believed the City Council should hear`these opinions and history from individuals on
the Commission. He encouraged therm come speak to the Council. He also encouraged the
Commission.to consider the long term casts,of these supposed changes and additions to the parks
by little league before accepting them.
3. ADJOURN
Davis moved, Robb seconded, adjourning the Park Commission Meeting of May 12, 2009,
at 8:55p.m. Motion passed 6/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kristi B. Anderson
Recorder
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CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 •952- 474 -3236
Fax: 952- 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mmus • cityha11 @ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout — Park Secretary
Date: June 3, 2009
Re: Agenda Item 6 - Donor Policy
At the Park Commission meeting on April 30, 2009 the Park Commission reviewed the donor policy. After
discussion it was asked that the changes be incorporated into the policy. Park Commissioner Trent stated
that he would take the documents and make the necessary revisions to the policy and bring back to the June
meeting for review.
The revised agreement is attached for the Park Commissions review and discussion
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PARK DONOR RECOGNITION POLICY
1. DONOR RECOGNITION
The City of Shorewood seeks to recognize donors who
wish to support the City's park system through
distinguished effort or substantial gift.
This policy determines procedures for recognizing donated
amenities or projects, also noted in this policy as a
"Substantial Gift ", found within Shorewood parks.
For the purposes of this policy, "Substantial Gift" is
defined as at least 50% of the estimated cost of.
(a) new construction, remodeling, field
improvements or renovation;
(b) developing a new real property, i.e. park
buildings, structures, real estate, etc.; or
(c) replacement of an existing, unnamed facility
or landmark that requires substantial
renovation at the time of the gift.
Items found in this policy include park structures
(pavilions, warming houses, shelters, plazas, etc); real
estate to be used for parks, trails, or open space,
interpretive areas, or active recreation; or other large -scale
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projects as discussed with the Park Commission and City
Council.
2. DONORS AND DONATION
"Donors" or "Donation" as defined in this policy means a
substantial financial contribution toward the cost of an
amenity or project. This contribution is defined as at least
50% of the total estimated cost of stated amenity or project.
Recognition may be in honor of individuals, groups of
individuals, or corporations.
a) Donors or donor representatives must sign a
donor agreement that delineates terms of the
contributions unl ess donor wishes to remain
ananaymous._ The Donor Agreement will include
the following:
(1) In the event of demolition of a structure,
its recognition or any part of it shall be
subject to new recommendations.
(2) The style of recognizing structures and
facilities should be ns :, ,;th the
City v i s ual stiandaf d.-,,—a�� adhere to City
ordinances.
(3) The Director of Public Works or
designated staff person is responsible for
overseeing compliance with full policy
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(4) Plans for "groundbreaking, dedication,
or other ceremonies relating to gifts, shall
be reviewed by the Park Commission and
approved by the City Council.
(5) The City Council ,; ay fee ,; ,a ^ �a„ ,,, } ,
reserves the ability to decline a donation
for any reason. yeeognitio n fef j ust n^„s
"Method of donor recognition must be agreed upon
and formally approved by City Council p rior to
signing the donor agreement.
(b) The nature of the donation will assist in
determining the type of recognition.
(c) A plaque, or other negotiated signage, may be
placed on a building, room, or facility to
recognize a Donor. The design, wording, size,
and location of the plaque require the approval of
the City Council.
(d) A donor recognition or memorial plate may be
affixed to routine furniture items. The City shall
specify the size and location of the donor plate
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and the donor will pay for the plate and
engraving. The City shall approve the wording
of the donor plate and affix the plate to the
furniture.
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(e) Plaques or markers will not be placed for -outiae-
tree donations.
(f) Donations of a routine nature (e.g., trees, park
benches and other furniture) shall be reviewed
and approved, if appropriate, by the Public
Works Director and /or the Park Commission.
(g) The donor shall pay for the delivery and
installation of the amenity and /or donor
recognition plaque or plate.
(h) The e lobo of fti d ii+g the aineiiit t fo � 9 Y'Ll_ said
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amenity is negetiable and would. feq'II*.I.Iw
n�^oz n" t-fu ing. There is no
exclusive right to sole recognition in cases of
expansion or other structural modifications.
Field improvements will be considered and . - - Formatted: Indent: L eft: 0.
evaluated based on ongoing maintenance requirements
that accompany the request: A base level of service
will be provided — (Example; maintaining 7 lelds,
which includes, but is not limited to, mowing the
crass, draizaina fields dailv. lining fields, aeratinv- and.
fertilizing fields annuall
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Widen Donation carries no power of direction to
the City on matters of schedule, design, furnishing, or
priority of use.
3 PROCESS AND tern Dn e"1CT.`i1r77lnci r.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL FOR RECOGNITION
OF DONATION
Any proposal for recognition shall be made through a
formal submission process to the Park Commission. The
Park Commission will make a recommendation on the
proposal for recoontion. to the City Council.
Proposals must have the written approval of the person or
corporate representative for whom the recognition is to be •
given. If the person is deceased, the approval of the family
or designated representative should be obtained. If the
person is deceased and there is not family or a designated
representative, recognition can proceed through
submiss* n.
Procedures governing approval of recognition proposals, of
a non - routine nature, are set forth below and may also be
supplemented by such operational guidelines as the City of
Shorewood may adopt rr,a mc *—�o� Exceptions from
policy requirements must be authorized by the City Council
in advance of the donation.
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Step One A Schematic design and details will be
submitted to the City of Shorewood and shall
include the following elements:
(a) A scaled architectural drawing or plan
drawn to scale to be completed by a
landscape architect or civil engineer,
registered in the State of Minnesota, and
would include:
1. site plan
2. architectural details
3. landscape plan
4. tree preservation plan
5. sign or memorial detail
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Please note: The Schematic design phase of the submission
process will be overseen by the appropriate departments of
the City of Shorewood according to established procedure.
Proposed recognition should be designated at the time of
submission of schematic design, as found in Step One, a5.
Recognition may not be allowed after the amenity is
oYe-fat.io— implementated except by Council review and
approval.
Step Two: After submission of the schematic design, the
individual, group, or corporation will formally present their
request to the Park Commission. The Park Commission
will then make a recommendation to City Council.
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Step Three: Upon approval by City Council, the Donor
Agreement will be signed and kept on record with the City
of Shorewood.
5. METHOD OF PAYMENT AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF DONATION
Donation associated with recognition proposals can be
made by the donor wit !1 Lanni l ^ssurityin whole if a
tangible donation) or have cash escrow for the full amount
of the donation and shall be submitted to the City prior to
the commencement of construction of amenity or project.
In the event the donation is rescinded once the project has
commenced and the donor agreement has been signed the
City shall be allowed to keep any portion of the donation
already paid, and. recognition shall not apply. These fiinds
would be applied to the Park Commission operating
bud egt.
Individual donors may gift a portion of their contribution
through an irrevocable trust or a contractual bequest
mechanism.
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Should the City fail to use the funds for the stated purpose
in the Donor Agreement, the funds shall be returned to the
donor.
6. NAMING
The City of Shorewood wi44- reserves the ability to
commemorate long -term service to the community or to a
distinguished person if desired and such recognition is
contingent upon Council review and approval.
The City of Shorewood will consider naming opportunities
for outstanding contributions, such as a parcel of land or
new donation Donations of this nature will be incorporated
into the Shorewood Park Systems and follow all city
ordinances and guidelines from. an. operating perspective.
outside the g eo g faphi m e eonfines of the exis b system
Naming a building in honor of a person who has given
extraordinary distinguished service to the city will not
normally be considered until after his/her substantive
formal relationship with the city has ended.
The name used should normally be the family name, or in
the case of a corporate entity, the shortest possible name.
Unless the City Council determines otherwise, a name may
be used only once. Shorewood City Council. has the final
approval on any naming designations.
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7. STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship requires that the City of Shorewood honor the
expectations of donors and abide by gift agreements,
including recognition provisions as long as they fall within
regular policy and city ordinances Recognition is
generally expected to last the lifetime of the building,
facility, unit, program, or other endeavor. There may
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• DONATION ACCEPTANCE, INDEMNIFICATION, & GENERAL MAINTENANCE
REQUEST FORM
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Process for Creating a Successful Partnership between the City of Shorewood and its
User /Donors
1) Communicate: User /Groups will meet with Representatives of Shorewood Park /Rec to discuss proposed
improvements to Parks.Upon review, and with City Council Approval, the Park Commission will execute the
Acceptance & Indemnification Agreement.
2) Recognize Supply & Demand: A Donation will be Considered if it Serves a Population or demand that is not
currently being met. Once Approved an Improvement/Donation will become the sole Property of the city of
Shorewood and under their care.
3) Field Improvements will be Considered and Evaluated based on ongoing Maintenance Requirements that
accompany the Request: A Base Level of Service will be Provided - (Example; Maintaining Fields, which includes,
but is not limited to, mowing the grass, dragging fields daily, lining fields, aerating and fertilizing fields annual)
4) Ask Questions: Understand the Limitations and responsibilities placed upon an Organization or Donor providing
the Improvement (See Statement of Facts within the Acceptance and Indemnification Agreement)
5) Once the Acceptance and Indemnification Agreement has been approved and executed by each party, it shall
be in force from Date of execution and automatically renew annual)
Company or Group Name
Contact or Individual Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
or one
Home Phone
E -MAIL ADDRESS
I /We would like to make the following donation /im prove ment/contribution:
Quantity Description Unit Price Total Price
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The uses and expenditures of these funds shall be consistent with the City of Shorewood policies and ordinances.
Donor or Donor Representative
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City of Shorewood Director of Public Works
City of Shorewood City Administrator
Date
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5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 •952- 474 -3236
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
• ANNUAL ATHLETIC FACILITIES
MEMORANDUM AGREEMENT
THIS MEMORANDUM AGREEMENT, entered into this day of
, 20 , by and between the ,
hereinafter called the "Athletic Association ", and the City of Shorewood, a Minnesota
Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City ";
1) The City agrees to provide to the Athletic Association the use of the facilities
located at (the facilities) for those date and times
specifically set forth in the schedule approved by the City.
The Athletic Association shall submit a `sports data request' schedule form to
the Park and Recreation Coordinator which serves as agent for the City for
field scheduling. The schedule should show a 15 minute break between games
or warm -up sessions. Such submission shall be made within five days of
execution of this agreement, or prior to the Sports Information Meeting. Said
`requested' schedule shall be reviewed by the Park and Recreation
Coordinator who may change the dates and times and amend the `requested'
schedule as it deems in the best interest of the City. After approval by the Park
and Recreation Coordinator and the City, the schedule shall become `final',
and no changes shall be made without written notice to the Park and
• Recreation Coordinator and the City. The Athletic Association shall contact
the Park and Recreation Coordinator if it moves, postpones, and cancels and
event if it reasonably appears that damage to the facility will result from its
use. The City shall have the right to require that an event be moved,
postponed, or cancelled if it spears that damage to the facility might result
from its use due to inclement weather or other unsuitable conditions.
2) The Athletic Association shall use the fields in the manner in which the fields
were designed and for their intended purpose only. If the Athletic Association
wishes to use additional fields other than previously scheduled times for
practices, tournaments, or any other event, it will contact the Park Coordinator
for approval before using the fields.
3) The Athletic Association shall be solely responsible for any required
markings, or lining of field facilities. It shall also be responsible for the proper
parking of spectators cars in designated areas and for proper crowd control; no
cars or vehicles shall be permitted to park on grassy areas, in `no parking
zones', or to obstruct /interfere in any way access to any City building /property
in case emergency vehicles are called out. As outlined in the Facility Use
Agreement.
4) After each use of the facilities, the Athletic Association agrees to clean up all
• trash and rubbish and leave the premises in a clean and orderly condition.
5) The Athletic Association shall file a copy of a liability insurance policy
naming the City as insured in the amount of $500,000 with the Administrator,
together with a signed copy of this agreement and a copy of the approved
schedule before using the facilities for any purpose.
6) This agreement shall be in existence for the balance of one year subject to its
being revoked on 10 days notice. In case of vandalism, of lack of control of
the spectators, or violation of any terms of this contract by the Association,
the City shall be entitled to revoke use of the field by the Athletic Association
with a written notice. The Association has the right to appeal to the City
Council if it so desires during the 10 day notice period from date of this
notice.
7) Tournaments without special consideration may be approved by the Park
Coordinator, although any change on Park property requires written
authorization by the City. All policies, rules, and regulations for City parks
will be in effect. The sponsors will be entirely responsible for the operation of
the tournament, and will be expected to assume financial responsibility in case
of damage, loss, etc.
8) If the Athletic Association wishes to hold a tournament, it shall comply with
the tournament policy by submitting a tournament application detailing the
field(s) or rink(s) requested, tournament dates, tournament times, events, •
participants, insurance coverage, responsible party /contact
(name /address /phone -work and home), availability of medical assistance, and
any other pertinent information to the Park Coordinator. The Park Coordinator
will verify with the City if tournament date(s) requested conflict with any
other City event(s) before approval is given. The Athletic Association must
provide a final schedule of events to the City one week prior to the
tournament.
9) Any use of the facilities by the Athletic Association other than that authorized
herein shall result in an immediate forfeiture of further rights to use the
facilities.
10) The Athletic Association shall review the restrictive provisions of this
agreement with each of its coaches and provide them with copies thereof.
11) Communication: Use /Groups will meet Annually with the Park Coordinator,
and /or Public Works, to discuss safety concerns /improvements of previously
donated improvements to the parks.
12) City commits to providing a Base Level of Service — for example;
Maintaining Fields which includes, but is not limited to, mowing the grass,
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ACCEPTANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Acceptance and Indemnification Agreement (the "Agreement ") is made as of •
1999, by the CITY OF SHOREWOOD, a municipal corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the "City "), in favor of
, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Minnesota ( "Donor ").
Statement of Facts
A. Donor desires to donate to the City the following park improvements which
have been constructed at /installed at /provided in connection with
Park, in the City:
(hereinafter, the "Donation ").
B. The City at its regular council meeting on ,
_, adopted a resolution (the "Resolution ") accepting the Donation (a copy
of such resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit A).
C. As evidence of the City's acceptance of the Donation and intent to
indemnify Donor, the City desires to enter into this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, solely in consideration of the Donation, the City and Donor
declare, covenant and agree as follows: •
l.) Acceptance The Donation was formally accepted by the City pursuant to
the Resolution.
2.) Donor's Representation Immediately preceding the City's adoption of the
Resolution, Donor owned the items included in the Donation free and clear
of all encumbrances, claims and liens.
3.) Indemnity The City shall forever indemnify, defend and hold Donor
harmless from any loss, damage, expense or cost, arising out of or incurred
by Donor as a result of the use, maintenance, ownership or operation of the
Donation (excluding any such loss, damage, expense or cost arising out of a
misrepresentation by Donor of the representation provided in Paragraph 2
above).
- For Example, General Maintenance level for fields include, but
is not limited to, mowing the grass, dragging the fields daily, lining
fields, aerating and fertilizing fields annually.
4.) Miscellaneous This Agreement is made and delivered in, executed with
respect to, and shall in all respects be construed pursuant to and governed by
the laws of the State of Minnesota. This Agreement shall bind City and its •
successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Donor and its
successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, the City has caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the above date.
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CITY: DONOR:
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
By:
Its: Mayor
By:
Its:
7/27/99
data/parks /resolution /donoragrmnt
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CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
i4 5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 •952- 474 -3236
Fax: 952- 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mmus • cityha11 @ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout — Park Secretary
Kristi Anderson - CRR
Date: June 5, 2009
Re: Park Agenda Item 7 — TKDA Presentation and Prioritize /Implementation of Process
At the meeting, the Park Commission will be reviewing TKDA's revised illustrations along with the
playground equipment samples that Kristi has provided, the park renewal program, the 2009 park inventory
and priority needs assessment, Manor Park 2009 Spring Survey, the 2007 survey, the 2009 work program
and CIP.
• With the information provided, the Park Commission will be able to review and discuss the priorities and
the process for the parks.
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pre - negotiated rates or Landscape Structures and
Gamet me
• Not part of US Communities, Playscape and Miracle may be
able to beat the pre- existing negotiated pricing of US
Communities due to tough economic times.....
• Consensus seemed to state that a well equipped playground,
includin curb, wood fill, and equipment could be done for
.50,008-$60 6 000 (given minimal unforeseen circumstances
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Shorewood Park Renewal
Program
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r each Park
5 -10 yr Renewal Schedule
rk Conceat Plan /Open House
m, Park Inventory, & "Manor" Park
Phase I - Planning
Park Commission
Input- Define Park
Character
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Parks Renewal Process
' Flow Chart
Neighborhood; Input Choose `TKDA Develop Schemes
(consultant)
Survey wants /needs &/or
Community Meetings
Manor Pk
Staff review & public input
Commission re- evaluate
redefine master plan
schematics
Incorporate further input
Silverwood Pk
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Incorporate CC input
Prioritize Parks
Renewal Schedule
Further Commission
input & Staff review
Refine Schematics
Freeman Pk
Badger Pk I I Cathcart Pk
Concept Plan Open
House Neighborhood
Meeting 2
Is feedback favorable?
Commission evaluate
I Yes? I
I CC Denial I
Recommend to CC
Move on to Phase 11— CC
Design & Construction - Approval
ob bids, etc...
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Freeman Park 68 Acres
• Basis for Park Focus:
As a community park, Freeman serves both neighborhood and community
needs. It's primary functionality:
- Serves a diverse population of users within the south lake area.
- Provides a diverse range of active neighborhood recreation for
structured & non - structured activities for the region
- Due to intense active use, the more passive pursuits are lacking —
thus, a balance must be struck between the two
- High passive use of trails and loop mainly during off -peak
• Development Proaram based on TKDA illustrations & Com mission input
- Neighborhood Garden near parking area
- Ice hockey rink and free skate area near Eddy Station
- Hard surfacing and installing hoops in rink
- Consider the need /costs for additional tennis courts
- Entrance signs from Eureka and trailhead
Manor Park
4.5 Acres
Basis for Park Focus: As a neighborhood park Manor serves the needs of a growing residential
area with both organized and unorganized opportunities.
It's primary functionality:
- Provides neighborhood recreation facilities for both structured &
non - structured individual /family /team activities.
- Acts as social center for neighborhood activity
- Inadequate Open Space for informal play
- Update play structure needed for varying age groups for new developments
Development Program based on TKDA illustrations & Commission input
- Develop a paved loop trail around park perimeter for neighborhood passive use
- Remodel Warming House /enlarge with restrooms & shelter for best use & to
enhance appearance of the amenity
- Improve play equipment, include separation of age groups, providing more accessibility
- Enhance the Central Lawn open space to provide for leisure and programming
opportunities w /elevated amphitheater attraction seating
- Add a tennis court for additional playing space
- Upgrade and reorient parking lot with landscape buffer
- Add sitting areas & architectural features for visual interest & to provide a
gathering plaza, benches, bike rack, drinking fountain, picnic tables
- Examine pond aeration fountain and treatment program to improve aesthetics
- Update Park entrance signs
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Silverwood Park 8.1 Acres
• Basis for Park Focus: As a small neighborhood park, Silverwood is utilized by
young children, their families, and neighborhood youth for unorganized
opportunity.
• It's primary functionality:
- Provides neighborhood recreation for un- structured individual & family activities.
- Acts as social center for neighborhood activity — lacks gathering space or picnic
shelter
- Since few other parks are in close proximity, Silverwood should be designed to
offer variety and accessibility for its users
• Develoament Proaram based on TKDA illustrations & Commission i nput :
- Develop a combination paved /rustic trail around park perimeter for
neighborhood passive use and natural viewing areas w/ benches woven
throughout (cross country access ?)
- Installation of a small picnic shelter feature w /tables & grills
- Update play equipment w/1 -2 accent pieces and younger age elements
- Enhance /define the Central Lawn open play area
- Consider locating community garden tracks within park
- Update park entrance sign
Cathcart Park
4.8 Acres
o� neighborhood park, Cathcart sees a mix of use between
organized sports and individual /pick -up opportunities.
It's primary functionality:
- Serves a diverse, expanding, & increasingly younger population of users within
Shorewood and Chanhassen with small children
- Se rves the neighborhood & a wider community thru organized sports
seniors - Lacks natural or open space
- Due to limited parking, the lot often reaches critical mass
adults and
Development Program based on TKDA illustrations & Commission input
- Opportunity to provide a paved trail throughout park to connect amenities to
parking area & provide trail loop
- Installation of a small picnic shelter feature w /tables near field & tot lot
- Update play equipment w /separated age appropriate structures for youngsters
- Eliminate the court games — slide hockey rink to the south - Install new synthetic
board rink, lighting, hard surface, basketball hoops to inner rink to make the
amenity all season multi -use
- Consider adding one tennis court surface
- Consider locating community garden pods within southern edge of park
- Enlarge to west, improve, & enhance parking area with landscape buffer
- Construct warming shelter near free skate and hockey rink (no baths)
- Install new passive game area under tree canopy — bocce ball, horse shoes
- Update park entrance signs
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Badger Park 102 Acres
Basis for Park Focus: As a neighborhood park, Badger focuses on organized sports, with limited
individual /pick -up opportunities.
It's primary functionality:
- Serves a predominantly younger population of users
Serves the neiahborhood & a wider community thru orqanized
- Due to active use, more passive pursuits are lacking for adults and
seniors - appreciation of natural or open space is lacking
- Due to shared /limited parking, the lot often reaches critical mass for events
Development Program based on TKDA illustrations & Commission input
- Opportunity to provide a paved trail loop around the perimeter of the park to
improve aesthetics and appreciation for the natural landscape w /added viewing
platform
- Installation of a small picnic shelter feature w /tables near football field &
community center for leisure and gathering
- Update play equipment 1 -2 age appropriate pieces for youngsters
- Consider removal of the hockey rink OR Install new synthetic
board rink w/ hard surface, & basketball hoops attached to inner rink for all
season use
- Consider moving tennis courts to the north in place of rink
- Enhance the landscape to improve site aesthetics & provide Village Green
Concept for City Hall Campus — consider sculpture /fountain feature
- Construct picnic shelter facility w /picnic tables, benches etc.
- Add sitting areas, visual enhancements, & brick plaza area for contemplation
- Update park entrance signs
2009 Park Inventory & Priority Needs Assessment
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Catlh4rt_Park ,.. i
Little League field
1994
4
2019
maint.items nded
Hockey Rink
1990
3
2015
25 yr update
Warming
House /Camper
1978
1
bad
Basket Ball 1/2 Crt
1966
1
$3 ,000 overlay bdgt
Magic Square
1966
1
2007
$3 ,000 overlay bdgt
Tennis Court
1966
1
2009
resurfacin
Picnic Tables
3
ongoing
Park Sin
1982
3
Tennis Court Signs
1994
1
$25,000 original
Tot lot - playground
equipment
Aug -95
4
20 yr
small
Swing Set
1966
2
safety hazard
Park Sin
1982
1
Softball Fields (3)
1990
4
2015
25 yr update
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Little League field (2)
1987
3
fence in bat cage should be
replaced every 15 yrs
Babe Ruth Field
1990
4
1
25 yr update
Soccer Fields (6 +)
1990
5
25 yr update
Trails
1992
4
wetland project
Volleyball Courts (2 ?)
1994
NA
25 yr update
Eddy Station
2000
2
2009
rehab ext.
Picnic Shelter
1994
2
2009
rehab ext.
Concession stand LL
1994
2
needs shingles
Plaza - tables
amenities
2005
4
Picnic tables thru -out
ongoing
3
Gametime $23,000
Tot lot equip South
1990
4
2017
ppsd $55,000
Tot lot equip North
1994
5
2017
for both
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Pond Skating Rinks
1966
5
forever
rehabbed in 1999
Rink lights
1979
3
2008
$43,000 bud etc
Warming House
1966
1
2008
$45,000 bdgtd
for restr /wtr /swr
equip
1993
4
2016
$55,000 bd td
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Swinq Set
1966
3
25 yr replcmnt
will be overlayed
Tennis Court
25 yrs
1
2008
$36,000 bdgt
25 yrs
Tennis Court Signs
1989
1
30 yrs
all bad
8 -10-yrs
Park Sin
1982?
1
4 yr rotation
Picnic Tables
ongoing
2
uervti . park
Softball Field
< ,
Park Sin
1979
1987
3
1
25 yr replcmnt
r
bad
Playground equip
1994
3 to 4
2014
rough
Swing Set
1994
3 to 4
2019
25 yr replcmnt
Slidin Hill /slides
1987
4
metal /replace!
Picnic Tables /grill
ongoing
1
half court
Basketball/Tennis
4
2009
overla
Picnic Shelter
none
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Water lift station?
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Water Fountain
2008
to be put in?
Park Sin
2001
3
Skate Park Equip
2001
4
$15,000
Add'I Skate Pk Equip
2003
5
Picnic Tables
ongoing
3
113ad a P'ark
Park Sign
1982
1
bad
$22,000 Gametime
Playground equip
1996
3
2016
20 yr replcmnt
Swing Set
1987
1 3
2012
25 yr replcmnt
Hockey Rink
1987
4
2008
$43,000 It bdgtd
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Warming House
1978
2
Tennis Courts
1987
4
2008
$72,000 to re -do
Tennis Court Signs
1987
1
bad
field 1966
Football field /lighting
2008
5
was $86000
Picnic Tables
ongoing
2
Condition Scale: 1 unacceptable condition - 2 poor /watch - 3 acceptable /fair - 4 good - 5 excellent
General Replacement/Upgrade Policy Guidelines:
Hockey Rinks
25 yrs
Swing Sets/Playground Equipment
25 yrs
Ball Fields
25 yrs
Batting Cages
20 yrs
Lighting Systems
30 yrs
Stripping/Painting updates to Bldgs.
8 -10-yrs
Reshin ling
every 12 yrs
Tennis Court Resurfacing
4 yr rotation
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Trails resurfacing 20 yrs
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Irrigation Systems 20 yrs
Water fountains 15 yrs
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SHOREWOOD SPRING 2009 PARK SURVEY - MANOR
Please tell us about your most recent visit to our park.
• To hit golf balls
• My daughter and I biked to Manor — So she could play on the Monkey bars
• We often take our young children to the playground areas
• Went skating
• Skating at Manor Park with a party of friends that came to the house for the afternoon. It was perfect!
• Manor Park — We like to skate there in the winter
What parks do you visit most?
15 Manor Park
What age ranges in your household visit the parks?
3 Under 5 10 5 -12 4 13 -17 018-24
5 25 -44 6 45 -64 0 65+
What Activities do you and /or a member of the household use when you visit the park? Check all that
apply.
11 Playground Equipment
7
Baseball Field
7 Picnic Tables / Grills
8
Warming House
3 Picnic Shelter
12
Ice Skating Area
8 Tennis Court
1
Multi -use Building
5 Volleyball Court
6
Paths / Trails
So that funds are best utilized what additions or improvements do you feel would be considered priority.
• Rate from 1 -6 with 1 being highest priority.
1
2 3 4
5 6
Renovate Tennis Courts
5
2 1 1
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Update Lighting at Rinks
1
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2 1
Add Picnic Shelters
1
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2 1
Add Restrooms / Drinking Fountains
5
2 2 1
1 1
More Community Events
2
1 1 2
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Playground Equipment Updated
1
3 1 1
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Are there any amenities that are not currently offered that you would like to see? Check all that apply.
6 Drinking Fountains 4 Bike Racks
4 Restrooms 0 Picnic Table/ Grills
3 Trails 4 Community Garden
4 Recycling 1 Other
Comments:
• Basketball Hoop
Parks in General:
Agree Disagree Neither
Park Signs are visible 12 1 2
Lights are working properly 12 1 2
• Parks are well groomed i3 1
Picnic Shelters are clean 12 1 2
Play equipment is in good condition 13 1
The sports fields are level and in playable condition 13 2
Parks are Easy to Locate 12 3
Comments:
• If Manor Park building will be repainted, please paint it a warm gray color not the cool bluish gray it is.
Warm gray would look nice with the shingles.
• Manor tennis court not perfect, but sure works. Bathrooms always nice, put porta potty in at parks i10
emergency. We all should cut back — not spend.
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MANOR PARK SURVEY RESULTS
APRIL 2007
What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the
Manor Park?
13
Playground Equipment
7
Volleyball Court
15
Ice Skating
10
Picnic Pavilion/ Warming House
5
Baseball Field
10
Tennis Court
What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park?
12
Pond
1
Tennis Courts
3
Playground Equipment
3
Warming House / Picnic Pavilion
2
Summer Programming
8
Other —
• Basketball Hoop
• Hockey
• Hockey
• Add'1 tennis court, backboard for
existing tennis court. NEW sign for
tennis court (current one is old and
faded).
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• 3 wall racquet ball court
• Basketball Hoop
• Build a soft path around the park for
walking, biking, skiing.
• Baseball Field Improvement
• New / more playground equipment.
Longer skating hours (warming
house), tennis court backboard
• Park up keep with respect to geese.
Would like to see a basketball
hoop /court as well as maintenance of
the hockey pond (ie: snow removal,
boards ?)
Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park?
• Children / toddler groups (play groups) painting, etc.
• Put rink lights on a time schedule with warming house — they are usually on all
night.
• Like to see boards up for hockey.
• No. It's a small community park. Great for passive recreation, i.e. croquet, horse
shoe, bocce ball, frizzbe, etc.
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It would be nice if a high school student would want to give tennis lessons during
the summer. I don't know if this would be allowed?
Basketball court
Basketball Hoop
What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent?
Please share your reasons.
• None actually — Manor Park meets our needs.
• Deephaven Park in Cottagewood to play hockey on ice that has the boards.
• No other parks.
• Silverwood for the slide, Thorpe close to friends. Used to go to Freeman for
soccer and Manor of course.
• Thorpe Park, The Commons, Burton Park.
• Soccer Practice at Freeman Park, Cottagewood Park
• Staring Park in EP
• Regional biking / running trail
Comments:
• Live on Suburban Drive — love the area — Husband helped with the "new"
playground years ago. One thing we have always said that the pond could use an
aerator or fountain with lights. It always gets so scummy, and with the pond
being the first thing you see in the neighborhood when you come in a fountain
with lights would be nice.
• Let the natural tall grass around the pond grow up to protect wild life and enhance
natural filtration of run off. Mowing crew needs to be instructed.
• The pond has gone from poor to terrible in less than 3 years. By mid -June it's
chocked with weeds and algae, and the new housing development does not help.
Know that there has been discussion with City Council about the issue. What
needs to be done is aeration to keep it from stinking so bad.
• Thank you for fixing the large cracks in the tennis courts as well as fixing the
fence around the tennis court. It is much appreciated.
• The city pushed dirt into the pond in the mid -70's and silt from the new parking
lot is flowing directly into the pond. City should fix its mistakes and clean out the
pond. Why can't we have an area around the pond left in a natural state?
• Would like the ice in the winter to be smoother... remove weeds? Flood with
water truck — Also have two areas to skate — hockey and recreational skating.
• The changes and additions to the garden are pretty and the plantings along Manor
Rd are nice addition too. Can the pond be cleaned up?
• The pond is a wonderful aesthetic that has not been appreciated in the sense of
keeping it clean and protected. Too much algae, etc. and the swath of natural
grasses etc. that grow around it should not have been cut. Let it come back! At
least six feet deep and add native plants to enhance it. Also, trees should be
planted in the park. There is too much grass — not enough change. We are
mowing much too often, using too much energy. The park is very hot, trees are
like air conditioners, they lower the temp, absorb storm water, remove carbon •
dioxide, make a place more beautiful and inviting. Thorpe Park is a wonderful
• example of taking a "bare field" and making it into a lovely, shaded haven for
spending leisure time. Most of the neighbors like the fact that Manor is low key.
We would not want all the extra traffic that organized sports brings with it.
• We live right next to it and use everything. Pond — a fountain or something to
help keep it clear and free of lily pads. Tennis Court — a board on one end on the
courts to hit against. Playground equipment — possibly paint. If there is
something that can be done about the geese that would be great! Their droppings
cover the ground and there are many times that kids don't want to play on the
fields because of all the droppings. The park is great! My first concern would be
the pond and keeping it clear of algae and lily pads.
• Need safer way to ride to the bike / running trail. Sidewalks or bike lanes leading
to trail — roads are dangerous.
• My son and I visit the park every weekend. There is opportunity for
improvements, but overall very satisfied.
• The pond is filthy and putrid. We have been here 29 yrs and it is disgusting.
Please call LAKE MANAGEMENT INC. at 651.433.3283 talk to Beth. They do
a marvelous job of restoring ponds. Have been in business for 40 yrs.
• The pond is a mess. Last 3 years it has become more polluted, the wildlife that
we used to see is gone. Many neighbors see koi living in the waters. By the end
of summer it is a fetid, smelly, algae - laden, oxygen - starved mess. Pond needs
better management. Perimeter of pond is being overtaken by buckthorn. Please
remove the buckthorn. We have spent a great deal of time and energy eradicating
• buckthorn from our property. The persons involved is mowing must be trained
not to mow close to the pond. The riparian area bordering the water must be
allowed to grow in order to keep out geese, provide nesting area, and aid the
water quality of the pond. Please erect a sign banning idling motors in the
parking lot. Frequently, garbage trucks, busses, and construction vehicles use the
parking lot for breaks or the rest room. During those times when these people do
not turn off their engines, the noise level and diesel smell in our home becomes
very irritating. Additionally, please inform those involved in construction
projects (Water's Edge in particular) not to stage materials in the parking lot. We
really enjoy having the park across the street. It's great to see so much activity
with sports teams, winter skating and general usage. For the most part, Manor
Park is well managed.
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Resurface Tennis Court
Completed
Widen and Repave
Trail /add arm from tot lot to
trail
Set
Redesign /Picnic Shelter
Meet w/ Chamhassen to
present plan and options
for participation
Rink Lights Part of
Redesign
Eddy Station Rehab -
reseal cedar trim in
disrepair /rebainted- stained rmm�loto�l
Resurface Tennis Court
Shelter/Warming House
• Re- Design
Completion
Rink Lights Replace and
Look At in Feb.
Silvenrrooc��Park
Shelter
Design
Completion
Resurface 1/2 Court
•
Department
Projecf#
Priority
2008
2009
2010
2011 2012 Total
Water Meter Radio Read Project
W -07 -05
n/a
75,000
125,000
200,000
SE Area Water Tower - painting
W -08 -01
n/a
457,000
457,000
Amesbury Lineshaft Well - Pull & Inspect
W -08 -02
n/a
23,000
23,000
Woodhaven Well Bldg Demolition
W -08 -03
n/a
18,000
18,00
Boulder Bridge Well #2 - Pull & Inspect
W -09 -01
n/a
24,000
24,000
Municipal Water System Total
718,000
149,000
867,000
Parks t
Badger Park - Hockey Rink Lights
P -07 -01
n/a
50,000
50,000
Cathcart Park - Resurface tennis Courts
P -08 -03
n/a
6,000`
6,000
Freeman Park- Picnic Shelter Rehab
P -09 -02
n/a
3,000
3,000
Manor Park - Resurface Tennis Courts
P -09 -03
n/a
6,000'
6,000
Manor Park Shelter Building Addition
P -09 -04
n/a
50,000
50,000
Silverwood Park - Picnic Shelter Canopy
P -09 -06
n/a
50,000
50,000
Silverwood Park Resurface 112 - Basketball Court
P -09 -07
nla
2,000 ,0
2,000
Signage - Various parks & entry points
P -09 -09
n/a
30,000.
30,000
Silverwood Park- Bituminous Parking Lot
P -10 -01
n/a
18,000
18,000
Freeman Park - Wetland Enhancement
P -11 -02
n/a
500,000 7 500,000
Badger Park- Tennis Court Resurface
P -11 -03
n/a
12,000 12,000
Cathcart Park -Swing Set Replacement
P -11 -04
n/a
2,500 2,500
Cathcart Park- Picnic Shelter Canopy
P -11 -05
n/a
50,000 50,000
Cathcart Park- Replace Hockey Rink Lights
P -12 -01
n/a
50,000 50,000
Parks Total
50,000
147,000
18,000
564,500 50,000 829,500
! Public Facilities
City Hall Renovation Project - Construction
PF -08 -02
1
800,000
385,000
1,185,0
City Hall Renovation Project - Furnishings
PF -08 -03
2
75,000
75,000
5795 Country Club- Residence
PF -09 -01
n/a
5,000
5,000
Public Facilities Total
800,000
465,000
1,265,000
! Sanitary Sewer
Lift Station 12 Rehab -5705 Christmas Lake Pt.
SS -08 -01
n/a
110,000
110,000
Lift Station 16 Rehab -4915 Shady Island Rd
SS -08 -02
n/a
104,000
104,000
Portable Lift Station Control Panel
SS -08 -03
nla
7,000
7,000
Lift Station 15 Rehab -4360 Enchanted Dr.
SS -08 -06
n/a
200,000
200,000
Lift Station 17 Rehab -5295 Shady Island Rd
SS -09 -01
n/a
8,000
70,000
78,000
Annual Lift Station Inspect & Rehab
SS -11 -03
n/a
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000 25,000 125,000
Infiltration and Inflow Reduction
SS -11 -05
n/a
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000 50,000 250,000
Sanitary Sewer Total
296,000
283,000
145,000
75,000 75,000 874,000
Stormwater Management
Harding Lane Drainage
STM -09 -01
1
97,000
97,000
Lake Mary Outlet
STM -09 -02
1
457,000
457,000
Smithtown Lane
STM -09 -03
1
60,000
60,000
Meadowview Rd Storm
STM -10 -01
1
20,000
20,000
Nelsine Dr Drainage
STM -10 -02
1
16,000
16,000
6180 Murray Drainage
STM -10 -03
1
36,000
36,000
5925 Grant Drainage
S TM- 10 -04
1
49,000
49,0
Vine Hill Road Stormwater
STM -11 -01
1
556,000 556, 010
Boulder Bridge Lift Station
STM -12 -01
1
243,000 243,000
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CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road * Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 e 952- 474 -3236
Fax: 952- 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mn.us • cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout — Park Secretary
Date: June 5, 2009
Re: Agenda Item 8 — Park Signage
This item will be as a handout at the Park Commission meeting Tuesday night.
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