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060707 PK AgPf CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL • TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007 APPROXIMATELY 7:30 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PARK TOURS AGENDA 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING A. Roll Call Davis Young CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL • TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007 APPROXIMATELY 7:30 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PARK TOURS AGENDA 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING A. Roll Call Davis Young Moonen Hensley Norman Trent Alegi B. Review Agenda 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2007 - (Att- #2A) 3. REPORTS • A. Report on City Council Meeting B. Update on Arctic Fever Meeting of May 15 — (Park Chair Sue Davis) C. Minnewashta Dog Park Update — (Att.- #3C)(Park Chair Sue Davis) 4. REPORT ON MEETING WITH ADOPT -A- GARDEN VOLUNTEERS — (Park Chair Sue Davis) 5. REVIEW SURVEY RESULTS ON MANOR AND SILVERWOOD PARK — (Att. - #5) 6. DISCUSS PARK TOURS 7. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR MAY 14 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8. ADJOURN 1 F CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD PARK COMMISSION TOUR SHOREWOOD CITY HALL • & REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007 FOLLOWING PARK TOURS AT EDDY STATION MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING The Park Commission met at City Hall at 5:45 p.m. to depart for t eir Park Tour. A. Roll Call 11 °j� A f III Present: Chair Davis, Commissioners Young, Tren5ti an an; City Engineer Brown, and City Council liaison Wood t [ }g Absent: Commissioners Hensley, Alegi, Moonen. `I�g PARK TOUR 1. BADGER PARK Brown reported that `Dr. Tennis' had ref air' 881% nnis cour[N it probably the last possible time. After 30 years of active us he B "y�edged that the courts are in • need of renovation. y The Commission t� thew ing house fa ' ity and tot lot. Then made their way to the field, where Brown lain i`that the soil b ih have been returned confirming the tough soil conditions at �� ltie public works staff would be tiling down the field that the for field lighting have come in between approxtely $69, 000. till Brown p l d out that th ' se fo6dations around the lighting posts will need to be widened. IN tion, he co ` ented that despite reseeding every year and having turf experts evalua condit ns, the field may still need to be resodded, reseeded, and /or regarded. thltt-,11 Norman suggested that staff wait until the tiling and seeding have taken place to see if this helps to resolve the field problems. 2. MANITOU PARK As the Commission neared the ice rink, Brown pointed out that the City receives many comments about the smoother ice at Manitou. He explained that the smoother ice is typically due to the fact that the trees near the rink shade it from the sun, which melts and • releases gases which ruin the ice. 1 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 4 The Commission suggested they consider planting quick growing trees, such as poplars, • near the Badger ice rink. 3. CRESCENT BEACH Brown reported that the City of Shorewood shares ownership of the beach with Tonka Bay and dredges the channel near the beach. He pointed out that the phone booth would be removed and that lifeguards would be supplied with cell phones this season. 4. CATHCART PARK Though located within the Chanhassen City limits, Brown a "ned that the park itself is owned by Shorewood. He noted that the tennis courts are o ly to Badger Park and that they, too, are in need of dire repair. Brown showed th C issi # e magic square and volunteer garden near the park sign. l,g , 1� � 4111111, Young suggested the City interview the neigbb J b bout t ojennis courts 5. FREEMAN PARK As the Commission made their way to V traffic direction sign in the back parking ,jjo. the volume of users at the park, as well as As the Commission sett l or their regit Brown pointed out that was need( this shelter is high ,d and r ifed mostly The Park T 1. Review Norman nil Young passed 4/0. I fkj, 11 tit 2. APPROVAI'' A. Park a on they acknowl ed the need for a `one way' %nion, the ' ission was impressed by ich t e flow seemed to be moving. j&etin the picnic shelter near field 2, to maintal i this shelter. He commented that 6, entire summer. Commission Meeting at 7:15 p.m ON MEETING approving the Agenda as submitted. Motion if II MINUTES emission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2007 Norman moved, Young seconded, approving the Minutes of the April 10, 2007, Park Commission Meeting as submitted. Motion passed 4/0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. • PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 4 • 4. REPORTS A. Report on City Council Meeting Brown stated that the City Council discussed the process of how bills are paid. In addition, although the house located behind City Hall has been cleaned up and restored, the Council discussed whether it would like to get involved with property management by renting it out or what exactly should be done with the property. More will be discussed at a future Council meeting. Chair Davis requested that the volunteer garden club be allowe Jff� *l some of the hosta's from the garden to transplant in some of the voluntee, � �rdens. Brown stated that public works staff do not wish to beo` garden R and would appreciate the volunteer gardeners to come by and �1he gardens. uggested the gardeners do the work and indicated that he wo A M ity staff know th the case. 4 Woodruff stated that the Council would be discuss' w 4# o with this asset. �� q Y B. ARCTIC FEVER UP � TE �� 1 Chair Davis stated that the talent is joim ommittee �ieir upcoming meeting • as many of them are getting booked for ,t yea, 144dy., A ° Brown noted that few of the main p same guests Shor Plymouth. hosted th attendance Brown stated 1 that this is not event for 1,000's. booking tlse guests Already, but you do need to have a order to red it sponsorship. He noted that many of the sed are the s 8'as those featured at other cities, like City is on the right track. He pointed out that some id budgets their sp;sors naccordingly. Having rman stated that Plmouth's festival has an ploring the use of fireworks in Shorewood, acknowledging realm of possibility. Norman indicated that he had spoken to past Mayor Love about fundraising for such events and was advised to look at businesses outside of the downtown group, such as Cub Foods and others. In addition, he encouraged the city to package ownership of sponsors with certain events. • Brown pointed out that the City Council will have to embrace the winter event in order for it to succeed and suggested the Commission present their plan to the Council in order to gain their backing. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007 PAGE 4 OF 4 In light of budget talks, Woodruff suggested the Commission come to the City Council with a vision of what the event might look like for next year soon. Chair Davis volunteered to present an overview to the Council in June or July. Brown stated that Excelsior had dedicated $1,000 to the curling event specifically this past year, which was applied to the overall costs of the event. Trent asked how much the City spent to support the event this past year. • Brown stated that the City spent $150 in hard cash for the ve 1 064t, as much of the rest was covered by sponsors; however, he pointed out that r staff time was dedicated to Arctic Fever. Ji Chair Davis suggested that they host an early famil'ftre'and di Nhe ent at Freeman which could potentially be sponsored by Cub Fo I with so far as � All it, 4. DISCUSS PARK TOURS 1'1 1 The Commission agreed that the imm fate needs inclu ighting and the options for Badger. llf,. .; III,. Young questioned the condition of the Pl a gar qu�sted that the girl scouts be given some freedom to add and liven , n s ! 5. LIAISON g MAY ( IFITY COV CIL MEETING Chair Davis volunteered 6. < t 3OURN Young % Norman ndedi a djourning the Park Commission Meetin of Ma g Y 91Q P 8, 2007.m. 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Carver Coitoty Parks unique paitnersap aiiFOagsf the cgun , -. _ feet or less ih length_ Staff Writer ylinnewasbta Regional Park in. Coordinator, tv the city of Cbantiassea aiid the city - 'Ic u a3 hay nga aegaave effect o-a Chaahassea According to SmAurd , the main _ of Shorexcod_ some families arantibg to as°, the'park'. As the weather cor�¢nueS to become Tae off leas }.dog area . wb3ch is cipcnies for the off leash area include ` M-s M - reody wasn't_ a ffiirdijog'� so we started to rook at the possibility nicer, many are eager to get out' of the expected to 6e fully operational by compfeoeEy feacag in he site, sigoage prixity of t$e ccunry, but the cony u- for an off leash area;.' Schari said_ house and spend time in the suasb w% Dec. 3I. will be kf*ai: d 'an portion of sad fire parl&g lot nities and aties sapped up to mzftz it . Tarough t e Paitneasaip; the city of no d[ll erect fee oar rr lezged friends as they're eager-to can free dye paik that will. cdntaia about one male of scenic waded trails-and will The biggest hurdle for the off leasb aiea -3600x diog to Sctiraitz -v ass t#-at it poss.lt," Seitz said_ Talks about an off leash area began Chanhassen has pion =tied 330,010 For the oa leash ai3a ZIte tits of ' along trails and in opea spaces. also consist of taro Open• hat s. The sk was r is the county's cuirem budget" io.the eatty 2000sIn .' 2003 and 2004, Shatewocd ai d the Sboie -v6od'Parlrs 'U though h with most pafss' requitiag will consist of an uter perinoeta reads o or in :be CIP (Capital'impro emeac the topic was part of public discus- Eonodatiop fa oon profit group thick. pets to be leashed, it is ofteat difficult trig a tth sMuec loops trails_ - plan)_ How ever ,- t ter cky Of sions_ worked with tbe it ens to raise to find areas .where pers can run and A formal grand-ope for the off Chaaltassea and Shorewood were also According to- Schadtz,.ifrete has moDtf) coatrbnted-55,9rC each , get rid of al] their excess energy. leash area Rill take'plzoe is spun.- looldn for a spat w have an off a ch been a bistory of Pet ow'oetr rtianing Carer Cotwty is cortticLtfng However, by tha end of the year, resi- 2008. dog area_ their dogs off leash on the h eiis in the 55,000 so. the project the land <`or Lrre dears will have one more option to ere, -Oise rhea dohs with be opening "Pilot of work b& -b completed and the funding is iticl3ce ;' said The area at Minnewashra Regional Pas x a s made possible thiotiglt a park ei & oodinancc reTiures Pet; to be oa.a ?essi3 of six See Parlcl Page.B ars 9 C13 14 col c[i a� 0 0 r= ata 0 00 00 00 � N .rs rn w .n N 0 N 0 i is =a cre area win incivae trans, open space 1 T. MWCI } — � hsF RP Theconteptual map orthe off leash area shows the trails and potential future amendments at the dog park. 4,oa .cj Rots Log park t o O pen in D ecember Park from Page i Sloth- the putnersbip agree- in their tiny meat, Carver Cosoty vlit`_ train- •A; gressi.e or in beat dogs off leash area is aLeady pad of fain the off leash am for a are not allowed 1-Ilnnewashta Regional Park nun mum of 10 years. This •Owners are responsible for Schmitz said 11hey are confi inc ludes grooming the trails in the actions of their pets dent they can get the basic fea- the,.vinle_. -10 food is allowed t.tm of the park (tie pariijrg Bork began Past 76irte-r and •Ywaog children ate not lot, fencing, trails and signage j has centirtaed this spring to cut- encouraged to be in the area completed with the budgeted ting the mile worth of trails Unattended zo -mt_ He said additicmxl site m through the off leash area - 71M • Owners must have voice AmlifterruM irclitde the axe for the parking lot is control over their dogs sw hole for the dogs almost completely cleated as _ •0% ale still required to ( ould fenced in sd well. have a leash vial: them • • Lake Nlinnewashta Regional Park Dog Park - Concept "W' '-Y C] CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 •952- 474 -3236 Fax: 952- 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mmus • cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us To: Park Commission From. Twila Grout — Administrative AssistanQW Date: May 30, 2007 Re: Survey Results on Manor and Silverwood Park In April a survey was sent to the surrounding neighbors of Silverwood and Manor Park. There were 88 surveys mailed to the neighbors of Silverwood Park and 19 surveys were returned. For Manor Park there were 63 surveys mailed and 15 surveys were retuned. • Attached you will find the surveys and results for your review. • 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 Iike 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). • 3 wall racquet ball court • Basketball Hoop • Build a soft path around the park for walking, biking, skiing. 9 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. • o No. It's a small community park. Great for passive recreation, i.e. croquet, horse shoe, bocce ball, frizzbe, etc. 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. . 0 • 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. U • MANOR PARK SURVEY • IL TI The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is iittc - in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout @ci.slhorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Manor Park? Playground Equipment "Q; Volleyball Court Ice Skating Picnic Pavilion / Warming House 'P�Baseball Field C Tennis Court ❑ Playground Equipment ❑ Wanning House / Picnic Pavilion ❑ Summer Programming 0 Other 'CIGJ= 'C'G�1,1 -� Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park? What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park? ( Pond- .�:� n f ' r'' lei ne z E ,,t� 1 ❑ Tennis Courts What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. ✓ t 1 c'l � lrw Comments: ITS /. Please Return by May 4, 2007. MANOR PARK SURVEY q 4. tiJ' E The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout @ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Manor Park? Playground Equipment ❑ Volleyball Court 'Ice Skating ❑ Picnic Pavilion / Warming House ❑ Baseball Field ❑ Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park? Pond ❑ Tennis Courts • Playground Equipment ❑ Warming House / Picnic Pavilion • Summer Programming ❑ Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surround share your reasons. communities do„ you frequent? Please Comments: 7 ._Please Return by May 4, 2007. I' 'I 0 MANOR PARK SURVEY ti The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Manor Park? ❑ Playground Equipment Volleyball Court Ice Skating ❑ Picnic Pavilion / Warming House ❑ Baseball Field i• Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park? Pond CLtA:`r ED OP 6 t L:', -g (LA, ❑ Tennis Courts ❑ Playground Equipment ❑ Wanning House / Picnic Pavilion ❑ Summer Programming Other S u� (?,aaue r A,u �-- eooa: - Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park ?_ What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Comments: I (k&T' r' , Please Return by -lay 4, 2007. f1 f T4'trr -47 7 . r Page I of ,I Twila Grout From: Toni Logan [tsdmlogan @yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 12:55 PM To: Twila Grout Subject: Manor Park Survey Thank you for sending out this survey. I would like to make a few comments. The first though is a 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. Activities our family takes part in: Play equipment, ice Skating, Tennis court Improvements: An additional tennis court, a backboard for the existing tennis court, A NEW sign for the tennis court (the current one is old and faded) Thank you for seeking feedback. The Logan family Ahhh ... imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. • n U 4/23/2007 • MANOR PARK SURVEY • t R e La l y OF 5 � - 10fi1wVV�Ci� ?' The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience, You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the 7playground or Park? Equipment ❑ Volleyball Court ice Skating M Picnic Pavilion / Warming House ❑ Baseball Field Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park? and ❑ Tennis Courts • Playground Equipment ❑ Warming House / Picnic Pavilion • Summer Programming Other_ Gl Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park? ' — Vjauuf) uy-e q0 �L�E (?Z okg C�'? . rS,2- L jaA What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. — `� 1 � XD 60MU S Comments: —P t jC) A 114 MJ&L- Ejbq c- �Ac; FILOM FCC() r `( 1D �'\ rK 11 ) 11 - LA, P t% t T's C ko (-1� � i v r n'+ oaf 4 k bbb Ej� �SC,scSS t�') W (V qv+E Cc 't �w� 5;� �t �� �`�� I SSt S ',iii Please Return by May 4, 2007. Mr. William Gullifer 20655 Manor Rd Excelsior, MN 55331 -7202 MANOR PARK SURVEY The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.sliorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Manor Park? Playground Equipment Volleyball Court Ice Skating >(Picnic Pavilion / Warming House ❑ Baseball Field ❑ Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park? Pond �i« I am: -��� -� ❑ Temzis Courts • Playground Equipment I" Warming House / Picnic Pavilion • Summer Programming ❑Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park? 5 al What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. / A.2 U .•. /L�l a _ . ,�,�,2,� I r'lA��S Comments: I-6 '—t74E- A 7 1 - A - 1 - L , <U7 A-/zo ,�' 4C GV%, t, ,C7 Z Please Return by May 4, 2007. i� • MANOR PARK SURVEY .I 2 / 4� The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in z. hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci-shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the M c Park? ayground Equipment ❑ Volleyball Court ce Skating *icnic Pavilion / Warming House Baseball Field ❑ Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park'. 1tond ❑Tennis Courts Ilr " ❑ Playground Equipment ❑ Warming House / Picnic Pavilion *Ummer Programming ❑ Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park? i What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Please Return,-by May 4, 2007. 7 ✓J The Shorewood Park Commission is examiiung park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission.. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Sh orewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, S iorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box locate outside bf crt� °hfl next to tlie'fiont enti foi your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.rrm.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Manor Park? ❑ C> , Playground Equipment 11 Volleyball Court Ur ice Skating ❑ Picnic Pavilion / Warming House ❑ Baseball Field M Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park? ❑ Pond ❑ Teennis Courts ❑ Playground Equipment (YWarming House / Picnic Pavilion ' Summer Programming ❑ Other 4 df , Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Comments: Please Return by May 4, 2007. 0 • • MANOR PARK SURVEY The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City "o Shorewoo 5755 Country Club Rd, Shor 5533 There is also a - drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in visiting the Manor Park? W& WE r('914 Oe-)4 - fo i-- r nc cos EI'Playground Equipment R`0' olleyball Court R'Ice Skating B"ficnic Pavilion / Warming House 243aseball Field 2 Court What additions or improvements would yol 21ond c` �i�LAv��r�i•� vr.Some.- 4,'��� " a hel �� 1 i E alie ff'Pl EEq +pment CU ;-ee o4 P Y 1,►i �O�:ls ❑ Summer Programming y Uvc�vt q ,/ What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. 04 w z• So +-c cx.re- 4ZT S 6cce_,r Dr t c-1 ce 111 L' �i r r' col ` k , C C i cLC� LLJCS O CLi�L '— � �t•-�l rsf E. i S Are there any recreational opportunities you would like.to see at Manor Park? , - 7 L� r1 c c :. � � �-�- � i t-, S�itinc� I s �1-- �_�C .e_�,•.'� - U�� c�..- i A ` ('S k-"e S C Cl L\S ,'.> `-,LLB . �s LL rv, F•n e.r. . _1 e101, Comments: like to see at Manor Park? IR"Iennis Courts ( el­ boc" -; : - or, (,vv - L- e:nc-1 Of +-,t Lc)LLr F',$ - fzj ❑ Warming House / Picnic Pavilion ❑ Other J C" x-41. a -4- 6 -9- cI u Y %� 1 pk ro n Ck S C c _ c c ,� _r z cu J 4 i. °�c�3� ; --;--i rv,es �- �"'Y- �cL-`r �•c � c 5 Ct a n '� - � ( 1 Q�� �" ` o n C CL—, Elcl'� �� WSse Return by May 4, 2007. , V\.t? :�� C' k 5 c C E c. _+ . ' 4 t 1 4 /G! /2:00t t ;ZU:1Z AM 'Talmo, Debbie NtkNOR PARK SURVEY rage i The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, ShoreWood, MN SS331. Th ere is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewodd.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Manor Park? Playground Equipment ❑ Volleyball Court ice Skating ❑ Picnic Pavilion / Warming House �( Baseball Field ❑ Tennis Court 1 9 What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park? Pond ❑ Tennis Courts Playground Equipment ❑ Warming House/ Picnic Pavilion ❑ Summer Programming Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see. at Manor Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. L -�� �� r{c ,� G ,,4 — F / Comments: • Please Return by May 4, 2007. • 0 MANOR PARK SURVEY 1 I N, a Al i t • r t The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Mor Park? (5 Playground Equipment [Volleyball Court Skating ❑ Picnic Pavilion / rmin Hous6 �ce S g g ! r� B Field f"Tennis Court ,A , AA What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Fil ;;� Iayground n El Tens is - ts - t,,aA '1i��' Equipment / fk��G ❑ annina Hous Picnic Pavili n ❑ Summer Programming ✓ � ¢ � ❑ Other Are there ap recreational op port n you would like to see at Manor Park? LI What other parks in ooa or s irrount �munities do you fre ent? Please share your reasons y Comments: de"e d 5 � 14 // r IAJ t it Please Return by May 4, 2007. Yage 1 of 1 Twila Grout From: Brian Hanover [Brian @colemanbrandworx.com] Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 8:57 AM To: Twila Grout Subject: Manor Park Survey I misplaced the survey, but wanted to voice my thoughts: • Activities when visiting Manor Park: Playground Equipment, Skating Pond, Tennis Court • Additions /Improvements: Pond and park upkeep with respect to geese. Would like to see a Basketball hoop /court as well as the maintenance of the hockey pond (ie: snow removal, boards ?) • Comments - My son and I visit the park every weekend. There is opportunity for improvements, but overall very satisfied. Brian Hanover 5330 St. Albans Bay Road Brian Hanover Design Director CBX 11140 Highway 55 Suite C Plymouth, MN 55441 763 390 1112 Direct 763 390 1111 Fax • • Lr] 5/10/2007 •Uf 1Uuuua Jeannie yb'L- 4f4 -b1t5f p.1 I • 3 Z --4 xt - ' ` Z� MANOR PARK SURVEY The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission-at— tgrout@ci.sborewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Manor Park? ® Playground Equipment ® Volleyball Court ® Ice Skating 5a Picnic Pavilion / Warming House ❑ Baseball Field 54 Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Manor Park? on ❑ Tennis Courts • Playground Equipment ❑ Warming House / Picnic Pavilion • Summer Programming ❑ Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Comments: t5 M Q m19-4 ve- ID La j lab Or /as 7b2, i6 p4a-►ds'• /five Mein r � busI AdT / Y /-S Please Return by May 4, 2007. • Yage 1 of 1 Twila Grout - ._ ....... _._ ..... . _ ........._.. _ . From: Frank Verderame [f.verderame @mchsi.com] Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 8:43 AM To: Twila Grout Subject: Manor Park To whom it may concern: I live directly across from the pond at Manor Park, address 20635 Manor Rd. My wife has already faxed her comments to you, but I have some concerns as well. 1. The pond is a mess. In the last 3 years it has become more polluted, and the wildlife we used to see is gone. Many of our neighbors have seen koi living in the waters.By the end of summer it is a fetid, smelly, algae - laden, oxygen - starved mess. The pond needs to be managed better. 2. The perimeter of the pond is being overtaken by buckthorn. We have spent a great deal of time and energy eradicating buckthorn from our property. Please remove the buckthorn. 3. The persons involved in mowing the grass 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. 4. 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. Its great to see so much activity with sports teams, winter skating and general usage. For the most part, Manor Park is managed well. Please respond to my comments at fverderameCo),mchsi.com Thank you, Frank Verderame 952 - 474 -6540 • 5/21/2007 MANOR PARK SURVEY C` RECEIVED APR 2 3 20,07 I CITY OF SHOP.EV000D 1 , The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Manor Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or hailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your, household take part in when visiting the Manor Park? GY Playground Equipment ❑ Volleyball Court [X Ice Skating 0 Picnic Pavilion / Warming House [� Baseball Field O Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you-tike to see at Manor Park? Pond ❑ Tennis Courts ❑ Playground Equipment A Warming House Picnic Pavilion ❑ Summer Programming ❑ Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Manor Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. s a" ® Please Return by May 4, 2007. G �r ,� A4t,61) -;�� 14 1�1 • SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY RESULTS APRIL 2007 What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? 18 Playground Equipment 4 Basketball Court 11 Ice Skating 5 Trail 19 Winter Sliding Hill 6 Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? 3 Winter Sliding Hill 7 Practice Tennis Courts 12 Playground Equipment 1 Trail 1 Summer Programming 9 Other • Ice Skating • Condition of grass • Warming house • Warming house — better restrooms & picnic are. • Basketball court • Maintain existing Park • Basketball court • Pavillion with picnic tables Tennis Courts • Water fountain & Bathroom, improve grass /turf • Drinking Fountain Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? • Fix the slide, weed the steps (up keep). Keep the park looking nice. More picnic tables. • Some present playground equipment is in bad shape and needs to be replaced. • Lights for ice skating. • Having neighborhood bands play during neighborhood picnic. • Ice skating next year would be great! Kids are getting older in the area and would use it. Also, a small platform off the water for the kids to watch the ducks, geese and fish. A bigger kid play area with taller slides — updated landing area — no more pebbles would be good — rubber? • Tennis courts — full size for neighborhood use 1 -2. • No, I like it the way it is. • Rock Wall, Baseball diamond • Plastic slide is in dire need of fixing. The board attached to the entrance attracts curious kids. Sees kids climb over the top frequently. • Love the `big' slides! However, on occasion my kids get gashes on their hands from the side of the slide while they're holding on. Something to look at? • Love the vintage swings — keep'em! • Fix playground equipment (the slide) What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. • Minnetonka Regional — many play structures and rubber play surface so it doesn't get mushy or muddy in the spring. • Excelsior Park • Round Lake in Eden Prairie — it has all the facilities such as tennis, walking trail and playground equipment. Playground in Excelsior as it has more variety of equipment for children. • Clear Spring School and one south of Covington east of Vine Hill, North Lotus Park, Purgatory Creek. • Can't remember name of park — off of Covington/ Vine Hill Rd to play tennis. • Excelsior Commons. • Curry Farms Park, nice equipment. • Deephaven Elementary for the playground equipment. • We've been to all Mtka. Parks with various playgroups. • Lake Ann and Lake Susan Parks in Chanhassen — they are wonderful and have been recently updated with new equipment and new rubber surfaces (much nicer and safer than wood chips. Also, less messy). • Thorp Park, Cottagewood park and Deephaven Elementary. • Deephaven and Excelsior beaches Comments: • Pease fix the slide. It has been broken for 2 years and is long overdue for replacement! We use this park a lot and my children like this park since it is close to home. Since it is not a large park, any piece not in working order detracts greatly from the park. I do not want to go through another season with this broken playground. • Fix the slide. • It is really sad that the playground equipment has sat un- repaired for what seems like two years. • Nice little park with a great sliding hill! • Please keep equipment up -to -date and fixed. Slide broken for a long time. • Greatly disappointed that the playground slide has been broken for well over a year. My 5 year old was injured on the slide two days ago. It is dangerous and needs to be repaired ASAP. Consider new updated playground equipment or in the least repair the slide immediately! • We go to Silverwood Park weekly! The kids love going to the park. The kids also really enjoy the big silver slides — they catch tadpoles in the marsh. • Could use a trash receptacle with a cover. • We love our park! Any improvements would be greatly appreciated! All things listed below are things I thought about over the last few years - - Shelter with seating, with a few permanent picnic tables under (would be nice for planned outings like National Night Outl ) - Lights on path leading from Covington to pond. (would it discourae or encourage `more' mischief?) - A more aesthetic opening leading to pond? - More garbage cans and add recycling (smoking can ? ?) - A curb, giant boulders or some sort of distinction from road to sidewalk on Covington leading to SweetwaterNine Ridge intersection. There is NOTHING stopping a vehicle from plowing over pedestrians while walking to park. - More native grasses and plants throughout. - A native wildflower /grasses /plants `field' placed in south side of grass area to attract butterflies and other little creatures. - Park entrance sign fine, however, the plants and foliage that encompasses it is very tired looking. - A different surface under swings and play -set area. - Space between practice wall and retaining wall is a bit of a safety hazard. One of the main slides has been broken for nearly two years. This has made the park unsafe and it also looks trashy, which is unfortunate in such a nice area. Because of this, we have been playing at other parks. • Thanks so much for keeping the skating rink cleared off. • Fix playground equipment. Add some trash cans and picnic tables. • Broken slide for 2 years — very dangerous. • • SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.n What activities, do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? ZPlayground Equipment basketball Court El - lce Skating ❑ Trail Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? • ❑ Winter Sliding Hill bractice Tennis Courts 01 - $ Invaround Equipment ❑ Trail Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood ❑ Summer Programming ❑ Other 0 `4 Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons Comments: r Please Return by May 4, 2007. SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY �r � y The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is in�t�e €te"d' ''''�',i hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.n What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? Playground Equipment ❑ Basketball Court ❑ Ice Skating Winter Sliding Hill 1 Trail ❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? ❑ Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Courts ❑ Playground Equipment ❑ Trail ❑ Summer Programming ❑ Other UVT Are them any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? � , K V , C_, A ce r V C.1 e-C2 u a n L � ec r. 4 �—�� E �� J • rV r, Liu C What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do ou frequent? Please share your reasons. p P A Q-K ,"t Comments: a- , Y n 1 k :a G, " CV e C u i Please Return by May 4, 2007. 0 SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY t� The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout @ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? Playground Equipment ice Skating S,-W inter Sliding Hill ❑ Basketball Court ❑ Trail Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? ❑ Winter Sliding Hill ::�Practice Tennis Courts • Playground Equipment ❑ Trail • Summer Programming ❑ Other I/F -6J2AS S 'rr Wl A Are there any recreational opportunities, you would like to see at Silverwood Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Comments:� 0 Please Return by May 4, 2007. Twila Grout From: Belisle Family [belislemn @yahoo.com] • Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 12:52 PM To: Twila Grout Subject: Silverwood Park Survey My family lives walking distance from Silverwood Park. We have younger children and like the convenience of having it so near by. However, one of the main slides has been broken for nearly two years. This has made the park unsafe and it also looks trashy, which is unfortunate in such a nice area. Because of this, we have been playing at other_ parks. I appreciate the survey and have hopes that Silverwood Park can be repaired and perhaps "upgraded ". Our family often goes to Lake Ann. and Lake Susan parks in Chanhassen. They are wonderful and have been .recently updated with new equipment and new rubber surfaces (much nicer and safer than wood chips. Also less messy.). During the winter we go to Silverwood Park for the sliding hill and to ice skate on the pond. The additions and improvements that we would like to see are 1)update.d and improved playground equipment and surfaces. 2)a pay..l.ion witl picnic tables )my husband would like to see a tennis court /s. There are so many family neighborhoods surrounding this park it seems like it would be worth while to keep Silverwood Park updated. It is frequently used by those living around it, and others "visiting ". I hope that this has been helpf� feedback. Thank you for your time. Julie Belisle Do You Yahoo!? Tired of Spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http: / /mail.yahoo.com 0 1 SILVERWOOD PARK,SURVEY The Shorewood'Park Commission is exanuning park' priorities and is interested in hearing what youlike about Silverwood' Park as well, as additions or improvements you' would like. to - see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission, Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mdilcd to: City of Shorewood, 5755 'Country Club ltd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience.. You may -also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrot;t@cLshorewoo.d.mn.us.' What activities do you or a member of''you_r household.tak� .p;irt itz.a�vhen visiting the .•- Y�ti��. .. .r 14` '.` .t oii d Equipment 1 Basketball Court Skating T 1 1 Q!Wi� Hill inter Sliding QYPractice Tennis Court ; additions or improvernents,would you like t ' 'e at Silverwood ParV. A;Ia pr Sliding Hill p4ractice Tennis Courts 'QYFLaygraund Equipment Q Trail d Sunamex Programming M Other Are there4ny recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? Wliat'otlier'pafks iri Shorewood or surxounditrg communities do you frequent? Please Share your reasons, Jpj V&N �-o-� Comments: Please Return by May 4, 20471 Zd WdeS :Go zOOE 8Z -add ON `add uIOJ� SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? • Playground Equipment • Ice Skating M''Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Basketball Court D -Trail ❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? ❑ Winter Sliding Hill . ❑ Practice Tennis Courts ❑ Playground Equipment ❑ Trail ❑ Summer Programming ❑ Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? ILA c, 'IL 1 �'C'c 'J What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. 4 Comments: Please Return by May 4, 2007. 0 0 • w , • SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952-47J-0128 or mailed to: rty of Shorewood, 5755 �Countr Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 5here is also a op box oca e outside y hall next to e ront entrance onven ience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.nm.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? 9 Playground Equipment ❑ Basketball Court ❑ IIce Skating 9( Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Trail KPractice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? • ❑ Winter Sliding Hill 11 Practice Tennis Courts Playground Equipment �—Q ° �� ❑ Trail ❑ Summer Programming Wother Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? Y What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. ( >l 1Vr� Comments: 0 Please Return by May 4, 2007. Hpr -21 UV US:U4P L7 SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in . hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your continents to the Park Commission at tgrout @ci.shorewood.mn.us. _ - What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? Playground Equipment ❑ Basketball Court ❑ Ice Skating ❑ Trail X Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? ❑ Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Courts ❑ Playground Equipment ❑ Trail ❑ Summer Programming 3YOther Z C- Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. - AGf--7e Comments: Please Return by May 4, 2047. p.1 r 1 U SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY r 0 ^y, The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a . drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.nin.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? 1d( Playground Equipment ❑ Ice Skating Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Basketball Court ❑ Trail ❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Parlc? q' Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Courts ❑ Playground Equipment ❑ Trail ❑ Summer Programming ❑ Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Parks 1 J T 6-2. LL - What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Ct] T Ui.e �r� [ pl o-, 'l -cam, ELk G�A�� Ll I"a, ')Y r'"E. ✓�iZIO [� j.�- j�,p'u:� " L- �"""":i�;t Comments: 6 U 1 Please Return by May 4, 2007. 0 C 1 � SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY U�1 P The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout @ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Wilayground rwood Park? Equipment ❑ Basketball Court CKI�6 Skating ❑Trail Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? ❑ 71ayground ' ter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Courts Equipment ❑ Trail ❑ Summer Programming ❑ Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Comments: "/-,k 0 Please Return by May 4, 2007. APR. ZJ.Z06 "i- 1'1:14 902 300 "4600 - ' "ENSP;GRIs' "Srvt-, " "$63.3 2 P:UV.L %G61 y SILVERWOOA PARK SURVEY The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952 - 4740128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at _ tgrout @ci.shorewood.rn_ n.u _ 'Wat aotivities do you ar a rrteznber of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? / M Playground Equipment ® Basketball Court M // Ice Skating ❑ Trail 8 Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? ❑ Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Courts playground Equipment ❑ Trail b Summer Prog C9'�Ofliex C �'`' r a'►d�J aF R S . Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? 61 XI n AW- 10,,C 5; �IAj What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Comments: Ir !s a6 +-t LZ 5 7W47 79je ArA- , G' vW6 EQ U c P''' ¢•Vv �A45 !iA -z v a 9-IC-,P4t a W "r 56 '64M5 t ¢ 7w Y644s Please Return by May 4,2007- • • SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY 23? 77 'CV'yC The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in �� X10 hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. 1 Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.nin.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? Playground Equipment ❑ Basketball Court • ❑ Ice Skating - t Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Trail ❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? Fp Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Courts 91 Playground Equipment ❑ Summer Programming P Trail ❑ Other Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Comments: M (e' 141 Please Return by May 4, 2007. SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY yti a WE D i APR 2 :3 ?007 CITY OF S9-It REIAJOOD The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.n 'What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? playground Equipment ❑ Basketball Court ❑ Ice Skating ❑ Trail Winter Sliding Hill X Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? ❑ Winter Sliding Hill �ractice Tennis Courts Playground Equipment ❑ Trail ❑ Summer Programming Other t,�,i cm,;A44 Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? �o. ,eJniA r\e.;C]V.11x,f�C,,?U� �JL;�,r�C1c cam\/,. , �i t!Y� v�, . v .' What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. C. � ' S?y1VV S 5"o r Comments: t f ` n1c, �� 7 • Please Return by May 4, 2007. 0 1 Twila Grout From: jkhanson @mchsi.com 0 ent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:01 AM o: Twila Grout Subject: Silverwood Park - -In regards to the survey about Silverwood Park. We use the park for all reasons listed on the survey. We are a family of 6 and frequent the park at least 4 days a week in the Spring /Summer. We have been greatly disappointed that the playground slice has been broke for well over a year. In fact my 5 year old injured himself on the slide two days ago. It is dangerous and needs to be repaired ASAP. My recommendation is to consider new updated playground equipment. Or in the least repair the slide immediately. Thank you. Julie Hanson JKHANSON @MCHSI.COM 19390 Vine Ridge Road Shorewood, MN 55331 (952) 474 -5893 • • 1 SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY CIV APR 2 3 2 0 0 7 CITY OF SHOREWOOD The Shorewood Park Commission is examining part: priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may. also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? Playground Equipment ❑ Basketball Court ❑ Ice Skating ❑ Trail Winter Sliding Hill ❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? �, ❑Winter Sliding Hill ❑Practice Tennis Courts • �� J d *Playground Equipment ❑Trail � � Curi �.� �CL L. Summer Programming �� Other \ T Lam` Are there any recreational opportunities " you would like to see at Silverwood Park? ikv `j W What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do yo i f uent? share your reasons. i Comments: V Q f, -u& Ple ii LJelE, . G _ "� �iv`."j L'� ( •J ` � a l ( � l I V'P''�...� L `G�'- Please Return May 4, 2007. t, s SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is interested in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is p.lso a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your comments to the Park Commission at tgout@ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? ,,,-E�Playground Equipment .❑ Basketball Court ilef-ce Skating , ,E > n--W � Sliding Hill 'Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? ❑ Winter Sliding Hill ractice Tennis Courts ❑ Playground Equipment ❑ Trail ❑ Summer Programming ❑ Other Are the any recreational opportunities you would Bike to see at Silverwood Park? w! S r1oar S 't s Z�- 4; Cy What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. %S at a Comments: 6 «JMI 0 Please Return by May 4, 2007. T n SILVERWOOD PARK SURVEY, " 1 C,� O � The Shorewood Park Commission is examining park priorities and is inteiie in hearing what you like about Silverwood Park as well as additions or improvements you would like to see. Please take a moment to fill out this survey for the Shorewood Park Commission. Completed surveys can be dropped off at City Hall, faxed to 952- 474 -0128 or mailed to: City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN 55331. There is also a drop box located outside of city hall next to the front entrance for your convenience. You may also email your continents to the Park Commission at tgrout @ci.shorewood.mn.us. What activities do you or a member of your household take part in when visiting the Silverwood Park? \Playground Equipment ❑ Basketball Court Ice Skating ❑ Trail Winter Sliding Hill .❑ Practice Tennis Court What additions or improvements would you like to see at Silverwood Park? ❑ Winter Sliding Hill Practice Tennis Courts Playground Equipment ❑ Trail ❑ Summer Programming \Othe A (-n Are there any recreational opportunities you would like to see at Silverwood Park? What other parks in Shorewood or surrounding communities do you frequent? Please share your reasons. Comments: 0 U-�O— - AycSy Yec; Please Return by May 4, 2007 • 0 '0 r C ,� v a. `Silverwood Park Survey' *rom VonEschen Household on Vine Ridge Road. What activities do we take part in? • Playground Equipment • Winter sliding • Skating on pond • Trail and path to pond Additions or improvements? Playground equipment (slide) Rec. opportunities? The plastic slide is in dire need of fixing. The board attached to the entrance attracts curious kids. I see kids climb over the top frequently. Love the 'big' slides! However, on occasion my kids get gashes on their hands from the side of the slide while they're holding on. Something to look at? Love the vintage swings, keep'em! Other parks and surrounding parks do we frequent? We've been to all Mtka. Parks with various playgroups. Comments: We love our park! Any improvements would be greatly appreciated! All things listed below are things I've thought about over the last few years. • Shelter with seating, with a few permanent picnic tables under (would be nice for planned outings like National Night Out!) • Lights on path leading from Covington to pond. (would it discourage or encourage `more' mischief ?) • A more aesthetic opening leading to pond? • More garbage cans and add recycling (smoking can ? ?) • A curb, giant boulders or some sort of distinction from road to sidewalk on Covington leading to Sweetwater /Vine Ridge intersection. There is NOTHING stopping a vehicle from plowing over pedestrians while walking to park. • More native grasses and plants throughout. • A native wildflower /grases /plants 'field' placed in south side of grass area to attract butterflies and other little creatures. • • Park entrance sign fine, however, the plants and foliage that encompasses it is very tired looking. • A different surface under swings and Play -set area. • Space between practice wall and retaining wall is a bit of a safety hazard. 1 noticed the retaining wall by the practice course is starting to look like it is leaning forward. Kids climb on it all of the time ... scary! • If you do decide to get new signage for the parks, PLEASE keep it natural.. Eden Prairie's new park signage is so out of character. It looks cheep. I'm sure surrounding neighbors /hoods would offer to help with some of the improvements, especially the grunt work. I'm not sure what I could do to help, but I'm willing to volunteer some of my time to beautify Silverwood Park. Please call if you have any questions or would like to contact me to help out with this potential future project. Cathy VonEschen 19575 Vine Ridge Road 952.404.1310 Thanks for having this survey. I hope many people have sent their comments in to better help you! 0