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011304 PK AgPTY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD !� ARK COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2044 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING A. Roll Call • Arnst Callies Davis Gilbertson Meyer Youn B. Review Agenda 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2003(Att. -#2A Draft Summary) B. Park Commission Work Session Minutes of December 9, 2003(Att. - #2B Draft Summary) 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 4. LRT – THREE RIVERS DISTRICT (Bo Carlson of Three Rivers District) A. Animal Control on LRT B. Roles of Three Rivers vs. HRRA C. Animal Control / Users – Patrol and Enforcement Policies D. Vision for the LRT in the Future 5. REVIEW ADULT SOFTBALL QUESTION/PROPOSAL ON PARK FACILITY USAGE FEE (Att. #5) 6. 2003 YEAR END REPORT FROM COMMUNITY REC. RESOURCES(Att.#6) 7. REPORTS A. Report on December 11 Sports Organization Meeting – (Larry Brown) 8 DISCUSS RENEWAL OF MN RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION(Att. #8) 9. PARK LIAISON FOR FEBRUARY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 10. NEW BUSINESS Council Liaison: February: 11. ADJOURNMENT March: • T r CW1Y OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD PARK COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2003 7:00 P.M. MINUTES spa 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING DRAt I 1 0 Chair Arnst called the meeting to order at P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Amst, Commissioners Meyer, Davis, Callies, and late arrival Gilbertson; Engineer Brown; Technician Bailey; Planning Director Nielsen; and City Council liaison Turgeon Absent: Commissioner Young B. Review Agenda Meyer Moved, Davis seconded, to approve the Agenda as submitted. Motion passed 4/0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2003 Meyer Moved, Callies seconded, approving the Park Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2003 as presented. Motion passed 4/0. 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR There were none. 4. REPORTS A. REPORT ON PARK FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES Commissioner Callies reported on the recent Park Foundation Meeting. Callies stated that while the accounting had not been fully completed from the Arts for the Parks event, it is anticipated that the Foundation profit from the event would be $5,000- 7,000. Callies stated that there were mixed reviews regarding the event, as the exhibitors had expressed disappointment in the traffic levels. Callies stated there was considerable discussion regarding whether to continue the event, as it is very time consuming from a planning perspective. The Foundation will discuss this issue in more detail at its next meeting. She also stated MCES had questioned their role as part of this event, as they did not want their involvement to be that of only providing the facility. Callies informed the Commission of an upcoming seminar, open to anyone wishing to attend, relating to methods of tapping into organizations for raising funds. • Commissioner Gilbertson arrived at 7:45 p.m. 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING COUNTY ROAD 19 CORRIDOR STUDY Engineer Brown explained that the corridor study itself is a tool used by the City as a planning document which lays out some of the specific technicalities of the design, including lighting, PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2003 Page 2 of 5 landscaping, and land use issues. Of specific interest to the Park Commission would be the walkway, is trails, and pedestrian ways within the study. He pointed out that the document does a good job of laying out the land use and engineering design elements. Brown introduced Planning Director Nielsen to review the details of the Corridor Study. Planning Director Nielsen presented an overview of the County Road 19 Corridor Study. Nielsen stated that while the Park Commission had initially reviewed the plan in 2000, plans could not be finalized until the Tonka Bay Liquor store transaction had been completed. That transaction has been completed and plans for the County Road 19 corridor can now be finalized. While a major element, he pointed out that what triggered the study, beyond the intersection, were the Gideon Glen project, the Public Safety Facility, and the potential for redevelopment of properties in Shorewood and Tonka Bay. Director Nielsen stated the Study had been prepared in a format similar to the City's Comprehensive Plan. It included physical planning elements related to Natural Resources/Environment, Land Use, Transportation, and Community Facilities /Services. The Corridor Plan specifically described plans for Gideon Glen, Billboards, the Xcel Energy Site, the Shorewood Market, Non - conforming Multiple Family Use areas, "Stranded" Single - Family Residential areas, the Public Safety Facility Campus, Substandard Parking lots, and Landscaping in this area. The Transportation section included a brief outline of the plans for the intersection, pedestrian/bicyclist circulation patterns, and the trail crossing at County Road 19. Director Nielsen went on to explain information regarding the Public Safety Facility, Storm Water Management, and Street Lighting. Director Nielsen then explained the proposed Streetscape Concept Plan related to elements such as Landscaping, Pedestrian Circulation, Street Lighting, Intersection Semaphores, Retaining Walls, Community Identity issues, and Street Name Signs. Nielsen stated that the City received good news regarding the undergrounding of utilities from the consultant George Watson during the Council meeting the night before. The City learned that the utilities would be moved to the Shorewood side as a result of the construction and would then be put underground. Nielsen added that this news would also be of interest to the shopping center property owner, who had voiced interest in getting the utilities put underground to improve the aesthetics of the area. Director Nielsen reviewed the concept plan and proposed draft of the County Road 19 Corridor Study. He noted the Study had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at its most recent meeting. He stated the Corridor Study included information pertaining to the various elements found in an area bounded on the north by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority trail, and on the east by the Excelsior Municipal boundary, and the South by the Shorewood City Hall and Badger Park; and to the west by the Minnetonka Country Club; American Legion, Gideon Glen, and the town homes located immediately adjacent to County Road 19 just north of Glen Road. While drainage issues at Glen Road and the Gideon Glen property will be corrected, in conjunction with the construction, Nielsen noted that the County will, in essence, be picking up the tab for the grid chamber and the nur pond. Due to this contribution by the County, Nielsen pointed out that the money committed to by the watershed and Met Council can be directed to wetland restoration which would coincide with the County Road 19 intersection project. Nielsen requested that the Park Commission comment on the circulation system. He pointed out that the Concept Plan recommends pedestrian/bicycle routes within the Study area and the route along County Road 19 which is consistent with the Trail Concept Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, he noted that three additional trail segments were proposed to create loops within the Study area. One connects the sidewalk on County Road 19 with the H.C.R.R.A (LRT) trail and r r pAJRK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2003 Page 3 of 5 • extends along the east side of the public safety site. Another connection is proposed between the County Road 19 and LRT trail on Timber Lane, and finally, a trail which is shown running through Badger Field. Nielsen mentioned that staff would recommend against an at -grade crossing at County Road 19 or even a tunnel, which would not be feasible. One option for further exploration might be the potential to install an island, which would enable people to cross one lane of traffic at a time. With regard to the segment east of the public safety facility, Nielsen indicated that this would likely be more difficult to construct as it would run along County Road 19 toward Excelsior. He mentioned that while the potential of removing the existing residential buffers to construct a sidewalk is questionable at this time, it would be a good subject for the trail planning process at a later date. Chair Arnst asked if it would be wise to schedule a meeting with each of the residents along Timber Lane. Brown suggested that contact be delayed since rate adjustments were being made in that area east of Shorewood and the residents might be upset at this time. Chair Arnst asked where the funds would come from for trail planning. Brown stated that staff has attempted to convince the County to contribute to the trail process, which the County committed to originally, but has since put a halt to. He believed that after the construction project is complete, the City should consider approaching the County a second time to gain their financial support for the trails. Brown noted that the trail fund is typically transferred from the General Fund. • Chair Arnst asked whether they could approach the Three Rivers Park District with regard to financial support to connect to the LRT. Chair Arnst was of the opinion that trails should be constructed during the course of construction rather than trying to return to them at a later date. She encouraged staff to explore any funding options available to assist with the construction of the trails during the major construction of the intersection. Nielsen was skeptical about adding a trail which would run through Badger Field and cause an unnecessary crossing on County Road 19. Chair Arnst concurred, stating that the crossing along 19 and the parking lot within Badger would be deterrent enough. Nielsen stated that an implementation plan would be assembled and presented to determine priorities in a later planning phase. He added that the pedestrian ways were being planned for 6' widths, at this time. The Park Commission endorsed the proposed pedestrian circulation concept, in general, which maintains the trail along the rear of the Public Safety Facility and the other piece that connects the intersection to the LRT in a loop. In addition, they agreed that the at grade crossing could be eliminated. Nielsen mentioned the idea of a corridor monument or arbor which would delineate the entrance to Shorewood here and other locations as well, in order to establish an identity. He added that the lighting is still in question and under consideration. PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES x s December 9, 2003 Page 4 of 5 Chair Arnst and Callies questioned whether the identity question has been resolved with regard to the . Visioning process. Chair Arnst inquired why they would delineate themselves as a "South Lake Minnetonka Community" and encouraged staff to give this further consideration. As a guide for landscaping, Nielsen pointed out that a list of proposed trees would be attached as an appendix, which includes salt tolerant species. While businesses don't wish to obstruct themselves entirely, additional landscaping would be recommended spaced accordingly to the road. 6. POND AREA IN FREEMAN PARK A. CONCEPT PLAN ONE While this was the first of many, Brown pointed out that there would likely be approximately 5 more plans presented for consideration as the process continues. Brown reported that the concept for Freeman Park Pond is to create a water feature, try to place a trail around the feature, try to get some undulating shoreline where aquatic species could be planted, and try to provide an educational element via kiosks or overlook area which will meet many of the grant qualification they are pursuing. Since the depth of the pond is currently between 0 -6 feet, the area of open water is approximately 1.5 acres. Brown noted that he would be recruiting Charlie Davis, of Public Works, to assist in creating a tree inventory, since it has come to his attention that there are several phenomenal. examples worth preserving in the woods. 7. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR JANUARY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS January 12", 2004 — Paul Gilbertson January 26 0 ', 2004 — Mary Lou Meyer 8. NEW BUSINESS No new business. 9. ADJOURNMENT The Park Commission adjourned to the Work Session. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Kristi Anderson Recording Secretary r .", CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION 7:00 P.M. MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2003 MINUTES DRAFT 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION MEETING Chair Arnst called the meeting to order at P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Arnst, Commissioners Meyer, Davis, Callies, and late arrival Gilbertson; Engineer Brown; Planning Director Nielsen; and City Council liaison Turgeon Absent: Commissioner Young B. Review Agenda Moved, seconded, to approve the Agenda as submitted. Motion passed 5/0. 2. DISCUSS VISION FOR THE PARKS AS IT RELATES TO THE PARK FOUNDATION Chair Arnst stated that the Foundation had requested at the joint Park Foundation Meeting of October 7, 2003, that the Park Commission supply them with what the Commission see as the vision for the Park Foundation. She asked Callies if they had committed to other elements. Callies stated that this was one aspect. Chair Arnst indicated that Jon Guy, a professional fundraiser, encouraged the Commission to prioritize their vision and ideas. Meyer indicated that her top priority would be to get the brick program progress and have the bricks laid in order for those who have purchased bricks can see the fruits of their donation. Davis added that, if the bricks were laid, more people might be willing to step up and purchase one for themselves. She felt that the Foundation needed to be interjected with some energy and enthusiasm. Gilbertson suggested the Foundation be encouraged to contribute to the Freeman Pond effort and promenade. Brown felt this would be a very realistic and appropriate joint effort. Chair Amst stated that she would like to see a rec center be built in Shorewood, perhaps where the Minnetonka Country Club is located. In addition, she felt a public golf course would also be an amenity to the community. Based on the Comprehensive Plan, Gilbertson suggested more pedestrian circulation access. PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2003 Page 2 of 4 Brown mentioned the Skate Park and upgrades to the park equipment. Turgeon inquired whether there were any amenities that could be added to the islands of Shorewood to promote a feeling of connectedness. Davis suggested the craft show location be moved to the Country Club and turned into a community festival. Brown pointed out that the Commission seems to be looking for a community event, while they've acknowledged that the craft show can be successful and will continue to grow. Chair Arnst asked if the Foundation's craft show or other fundraising efforts could be incorporated with a community event. Callies stated that the Foundation is looking for direction of where the money is to be spent. Chair Arnst and the Commission encouraged Callies to relay to the Foundation the Commission's support for their craft show fundraising effort. Since the City was incorporated in 1956, Technician Bailey suggested they give consideration to a anniversary celebration in 2006. In an effort to prioritize the vision, the Commission identified the items in 1 -5 order. 1. Complete or lay the Brick program 2. Community Center 3. Pond Feature/Water garden at Freeman Park 3. REVIEW GOALS A. REVIEW 2003 GOALS Chair Arnst pointed out that the Commission has completed most of the items on their 2003 goals, other than the current Freeman pond project and partner organizations. B. DISCUSS 2004 GOALS AND IDEAS With regard to Gideon Glen, Brown reported that the watershed has committed to contributing $75,000 toward the planting and maintenance of the plant growth for a period of time. Chair Arnst added the community event to the priority list of 2004. 1. DOG PARKS While she felt dog parks offer a nice amenity for dog owners to meet, Meyer found it difficult to identify a site for the park. r r1 U • PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2003 Page 3 of 4 i Davis suggested a community composting site be incorporated into the dog park facility. She pointed out that a dog park must be at least the size of a soccer field. Based on an email received from a resident, Chair Arnst suggested they give this further consideration. Chair Arnst stated that Planning Director Nielsen would be coming to their January meeting to discuss future Comprehensive Planning for the Park Commission. Gilbertson suggested that trail sections, with regard to the County Road 19 corridor construction project, be put on the Commission's radar screen. Brown stated that another avenue worth exploring is the potential for LaCrosse. Meyer suggested that the Commission stay on top of the Concession operation status to ensure its continued growth. Gilbertson asked if the Commission would like to continue to pursue interaction with other commissions. Chair Arnst stated that they would be working through the Minnesota Park and Rec Association. Brown added that park signage was another item brought up during past park tours as an identity item. • Turgeon suggested the Foundation be directed to investigate park signage as an end for their fundraising. Gilbertson believed this would be an appropriate time to investigate new signage in an effort to coordinate with the corridor's new entrance look. Davis liked the idea of promoting events that produce a revenue stream every year. 2. PROGRAMMING IN PARKS As a compliment to the community center idea, Davis stated that it is not uncommon to receive minimal payment for park programs. Chair Arnst prioritized the items as follows; 1. Community event 2. Dog park, March timeline 3. Implementation piece of Master Plan 4. Stay on top of County Road 19 trail opportunities 5. Explore Skate Park Improvement and incorporate into CIP 6. Explore LaCrosse markets 7. Concession Stand opportunity 8. Continue Commissioner Development Program — March/April 9. Fill Commissioner position 10. Signage for parks — explore themes and costs PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2003 Page 4 of 4 K 1 T 11. Continued ongoing Sports Association relations • 4. DEFINE A VISION FOR A COMMUNITY EVENT 5. ADJOURNMENT The Park Commission adjourned the Work Session. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Kristi Anderson Recording Secretary • j • Ik/ X11Ia?1111.1 ill 1 To: Park Commission From: Twila Grout Date: January 8, 2004 Re: Agenda Item #5 South Shore Adult Softball has asked to attend the Park Commission meeting in regards to Board of Directors, Mr. Bill Verkuilen proposal of the Park Facility Usage Fee. Attached are his letter and Park Chair, Pat Arnst's response. In August 2000, City Council approved the Ordinance for organized sports user fees of $5.00 per player, per sport, per year. The fee charged would help cover maintenance and development of the parks and the facilities within the Parks. In January 2002, Council adopted the new user fee of $10 for organized sports. • The wording changed to, per participant, per sport, per season. The word "season" was intended to define a continuous block of reserved time by any one sports organization. The ordinance and resolution are attached. Also included, for your reference, is the 2004 budget for Parks. This highlights the cost of services and maintenance for the parks. Public Works Director, Larry Brown prepared a Park Cost Breakdown in 1999.1 have attached this for your review. This will give you some insight as to the cost for maintaining the parks. You will also find a copy of the 2003 sports organization season breakdown that outlines each the field time, number of players and user fee paid by each organization. Historically, all organizations have paid $10 per player, per sport, per season, regardless of the length of their season. This information provided is for your background, before Tuesday night's discussion with South Shore Adult Softball. L ' I L- j-' • Dear Ms. Arnst: My name is Bill Verkuilen, and I am a member of the Board of Directors of South Shore Softball (SSS), the adult softball league that plays many of its league games at Freeman Park. I am writing to you to request a review of the current Shorewood policy regarding the cost per participant for organized sports to use city playing fields. According to Shorewood's Resolution No. 02 -004, the fee for field usage is $10 "per participant, per sport, per season ". I understand how this fee results in usage fees that, in most cases, are rather fair and balanced. However, a situation has arisen in usage of the softball fields at Freeman Park, where I believe another approach may result in a more equitable and beneficial result for all. In our league, the women's division currently plays all of their games on Wednesday nights in Excelsior. However, league growth has pushed us to where there are not enough field hours available there. We would therefore like to expand this division's field usage, to include use of one or more fields at Freeman Park. Currently, the Minnetonka Girls Softball Association (MGSA) uses all three of the adult -sized Freeman softball fields on Wednesday nights during their season, which runs through approximately July 1. Our season runs through approximately August 1. In examining our league schedule, we would be able to play our full slate of women's division games by continuing to play in only Excelsior during the months of May and June, and then expanding to play in Excelsior plus in Freeman during the month of July, after MGSA's field usage has ended. We have discussed this with representatives of MGSA, and they fully support the idea —it allows us to have our growth, while they continue to have uninterrupted use of the Freeman fields during their season. However, this would result in our women's teams using Freeman Park for only one month, yet still being subject to the full $10 per participant charge. With team size averaging 15 players, this is an additional charge of $150 per team. Because we would only be using the park during Wednesdays in July, and even then we would still be using the field in Excelsior, many of these teams would only be playing one or two games at Freeman. And for just this one or two uses, this would be a prohibitive cost, enough to force us to not play women's games in Shorewood. In that situation, would have two possibilities. One would be to cut teams from our league. This seems inappropriate, as the interest in playing is strong, and the Freeman Park fields are sitting unused during July —time we could use to increase participation. The other option would be for us to pay the full participant fee for all our women's division players, and in doing so acquire the use of one field at Freeman for the entire season. (We would need such full- season field usage to make payment of the full fee worthwhile, as this would allow us to expand the number of women's games we play there.) However, such an approach unnecessarily deprives MGSA of use of that field during their season —which we wish to avoid, as we realize that the kids in MGSA and other such leagues are our future adult league members, and the healthier those leagues are now, the healthier ours will be in the future. is However, we see a potential solution to this that appears to be beneficial to all organizations, and is more equitable to those using the fields for only part of a season. 0 We would like to propose that instead of being charged the facility use fee that is based on the entire summer sports season, our women's division (and any other organizations in similar situations) would be allowed to pay a prorated amount based on the portion of the season that the facility is used by the organization. For example, in our case, we would be using the facilities for one month of what is effectively a three -month summer sports season (May- June - July). Therefore, instead of $10 per participant, times an average team size of 15, times 8 teams in our league, for a total of $1200; our women's division would be charged $10 times 15 players, times 8 teams, times one -third of a season, for a total of $400. Because we didn't use the fields in May or June, instead opening the fields for MGSA use, we wouldn't be charged the fees for that tune. This solution allows MGSA to continue their full, uninterrupted use of the fields during their season, and allows SSS to have some needed growth while paying a fee that is more equitable to the amount of field time they are actually using. If the Park Commission agrees that this is a fair approach, it could be accomplished in two ways. One would be to make changes to Resolution No. 02 -004, to specify that a partial fee may be paid if usage is for a partial season. The other would be to leave the Resolution "as is ", and to simply clarify its intent. As I stated earlier, the resolution declares that the $10 fee is "per participant, per sport, per season". This statement is currently being interpreted as saying that if facilities are only used for part of a season, the charge will be levied as if use had been for the full season. However, it is also possible for this statement to be interpreted as a mathematical equation —the fee is $10, times the number of participants, times the number of sports, times the number of seasons (which may be less than one—in our case, it would be one - third). If the Commission were to agree that this is the desired interpretation, it would seem that this could be implemented without a change to the Resolution, but rather just a clarification to those who are billing us for field usage. Thank you for reviewing this issue. I'd be happy to attend an upcoming Commission meeting to discuss this further. We appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, William Verkuilen South Shore Softball Board of Directors • Page 1 of 3 Twita Grout From: Verkuilen, Bill [bverkuilen @ev3.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 8:57 AM To: PFArnst @aol.com Subject: RE: Park Facility Usage Fee Question /Proposal Thanks Pat! I believe I should be able to attend that meeting on the 13th -- possibly with one or more additional members of our board. And just so you know, yes, we've been through the process of working with CRR to schedule field times - -we worked with them for the scheduling of all of our men's field times last year. They've been very cooperative in trying to meet our and the other organizations needs for time, and have indicated that they have no issues with getting us that July held time, so that's not an issue. However, their hands are tied by the city resolution with regards to the fees charged. And that's why I'm making this attempt. I understand how the fees were arrived at, but I have to assume that the possibility of a particular user or team only getting only one or two uses out of the fields for their user fee because of a situation like this, while most others getting a full season's use, didn't appear to be a possibility at that time and therefore wasn't factored into the fee structure. Thanks again! I look forward to meeting you and discussing this a week from tonight! Is that meeting at the Shorewood City Hall, just east of the country club? - -Bill . - - - -- ro Original Message---- - Fm: PFArnst @aol.com [mailto:PFArnst @ aol.com] Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 5:34 PM To: Verkuilen, Bill Cc: commrecresources @juno.com; oldbail @mchsi.com; engineer @ci.shorewood.mn.us; gordon_lin @msn.com; punkseamans @covad.net; cking @usfamily.net; EnGord @aol.com; jeanne .straus @minnetonka.kl2.mn.us; tgrout @ci.shorewood.mn.us; JMLMeyer @aol.com; HYoung2473 @aol.com; bisquite @earthlink.net; sueda @bolton - menk.com; pcallies @callies - law.com; paul @gilbertson.net Subject: Re: Park Facility Usage Fee Question /Proposal Mr. Verkuilen: Thank you for your inquiry regarding field scheduling and user fees at Freeman Park. Yes, you have come to the right group to start the discussions on your proposals. I'll attempt to explain a few things to you below: First, most likely you are under the gun for scheduling, so I would like to place this matter on our regular meeting agenda for January 13. The meeting begins at 7:00. With the agenda set as it is currently, I would anticipate that your matter would come up at approximately 8:00 p.m. If this is acceptable to you, please let me know and we will plan to see you there. I am uncertain if you have worked through the "process" for obtaining field times in Shorewood, or if you are new to it. But starting in January, 2003, we began contracting with Community Recreation Resources. We also developed, and the Council approved, a procedure for allocating field times based on a specific formula. The Park Commission felt this formula was crucial to allow all organizations fair access, particularly when we learned 1/6/04 Page 2 of 3 that organizations were being excluded from use of public park facilities. Requests for field time, by specific organizations, are submitted to CRR (this year I believe it happened in December, 2003). Once the requested slots are filled, CRR can allocate additional free time, as they see fit. We (the Park Commission /Council) have entrusted CRR with the final word on allocations. They also may handle "negotiations" among different organizations if trade -offs are agreed to. But, again, we recognize them as the body that has control of the field schedules. If there is time available in July and August, certainly we would support your use of the facilities as that use fits with City policies. As a Park Commission, we can discuss your specific request, for use during those free times, but speaking only for myself, I don't see any reason to not support your idea. Next, regarding the user fee: This fee was implemented three years ago, by ordinance. The intention is that each player using Shorewood fields pays $10 per sport for the duration of that sport's season (i.e. baseball's season is March to July). If a person plays both baseball and soccer, he or she would be required to pay $10 each for the two sports, or $20. The user fee has been applied under that interpretation. The user fee was created to help offset the high cost of maintaining the facilities. After doing a cost analysis in 1998 -99, we learned that at that time one softball field cost over $9,000 to maintain per season. Since that time, the maintenance costs continue to rise. The user fees collected in 2003 were well below that mark - -but helpful nevertheless. In other words, we do not take the user fees lightly as they are very important to the continuing quality of our facilities. The Park Commission will discuss your specific fee - reduction proposal. From my perspective, and only my perspective, this request is more complex in that it could set precedent for other organizations to request exemption because of weather shortened seasons, etc., while the user's expectations for quality and access, along with the City's costs will remain the same. But we will put it before the Commission and see what thoughts and ideas they might have. The Park Commission is composed of seven Shorewood residents. Any recommended changes they propose will go to the City Council for its consideration and approval. Whatever we recommend, the Council does have the latitude to disagree with it and override it. But, please know, the Park Commission is a very thoughtful, fair- minded group and will give your request their full attention. In the meantime, I will also forward your letter on to them, so they have some background. Bill, this is probably way more than you wanted to know! But nevertheless, please let me know if you'd like to visit with us next week, or, in the mean time, you can give me a call at 952 - 474 -5726. Thank you for taking the time to contact me. Pat Arnst Chair 1/6/04 • CITY OF SHOREWOOD ORDINANCE NO. 365 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 902 AND 1301 OF THE SHOREWOOD CITY CODE REGARDING USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS AND FEES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, NNNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 902.06 Subd. 3 is hereby amended to read: Subd. 3. Fees: The City Council is authorized to determine an appropriate fee to be charged for exclusive use, which fees shall be used solely for development. and maintenance of the parks and recreational facilities of the City. All sports organizations that make exclusive use of recreational facilities in Shorewood shall pay a fee as specified in Chapter 1301 of this Code to compensate for their exclusive use of these recreational facilities. Section 2. Section 1301.02 Schedule A is hereby amended to include: Park & Recreation Use Fees Organized Sports Participant 902.06.3 5.00 per player /sport/year Section 3 . This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication. ADOPTED BY THE CI'T'Y COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota 4 this 1th day of August, 2000. CITY OF SHOREWOOD i RESOLUTION NO. 02-004 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 FEE SCHEDULE AND SETTING LICENSE, PERMIT, SERVICE CHARGES, AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES WHEREAS, the fees that residents shall pay to the city for the licenses, permits, services charges and miscellaneous fees shall be determined from time to time by the Shorewood City Council; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood that the 2002 Fee Schedule is adopted in its entirety including certain fees to be set as follows: Fee tens Mailing Labels (a list of all residents' addresses printed on mail labels) $35 Park Use Fee: Organized sports per participant, per sport, per, season $10 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHORE OOD this 8th day of January 2002. WOODY LbE, MAYOR ATTFS WSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR 0 FUND: 101 General n F�ro, - nnCntT M ISSION_ Maintain City parks, trails &beaches to ensure safe Parks & Recreation and enjoyable recreational amenities, and coordinate DEPARTMENT: recreational opportunities for City residents of all DEPT NO: 45200 ages and physical abilities a E P�prt(�N OF ACT The dep artment is responsible for the maintenance of all City parks, including playgrounds, balifields, trails, ice rinks, buildings and other play areas. Winter ice skating, and summer recreation programs are coordinated within this department. promoting the benefits of investing in Shorewood parks, and develop support for funding operation - Continue p 9 and park improvements - Shorewood Parks Foundation in coordination of fundraising efforts (to replace Identify needs and assist the diminishing park dedication fees). Staffing: Includes step increases Part time includes Park Commission Secretarial Seasonal includes Summer employees and Winter Rink Attendants Supplies /Materials: Small tools Maintenance to park equipment and buildings Rock, black dirt, gravel, sand, fertilizers, seed for parks Support Services: Park Coordinating Services Contracted weed control in parks Park utility and telephone charges Rental of portable toilets Contribution to Senior Recreational Program Services Charoes & Fees: Capital Outlay: Transfers: E 0 W MEMORANDUM r U SHORE"WOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, SHOREWOOD, MN 55331 -8927 (612) 474 -3236 FAX (612) 474-0128 Web Site: www.state.net/shorewood E- mail: cityhatf @shorewood.state.net TO: Park Commission Tim Hurm, City Administrator FROM: Larry Brown, Director of Public Works DATE: February 1, 1999 SUBJECT: Park Cost Breakdown Attached are calculations regarding the costs for operations of the parks. The following is a brief description of the definitions of `Base Costs," "Above Base Cost," and "Irrigation Costs." `Base Costs" include the following: • Mowing • Weed Control • Trash Pickup • Aeration • Park Equipment (amortized over the service life of the machine) • General Turf Care These costs apply to all of the turf areas of the park that are maintained on a regular basis. "Above Base Costs" include the following items: • Dragging/Grooming Ballfields • Equipment Specific to Ballfields • Materials • Fencing and Fence Repairs "Irrigation Costs" include the cost of the water used, costs to operate'the pumps for irrigation, and associated annual repairs. I will present these costs to the park Commission during the regularly scheduled meeting. Summary Table - Ballfield Costs Summary o£ Calculated Costs Base Costs /Ac. $ 1,697 per yr. • Above Base Cost/Ac. S 827 per yr. Little League/SoftbaRlBaseball Irrigation Costs /Ac. S 967 per yr. Above Base Cost/Ac. S 2,550 per yr. Soccer Table 1 Summary of Association Contributions Association 1997 1998 Tonka United Soccer $ 3,000 $ 3,500 Little League $ 3,000 $ 3,500 Mtka Adult Softball $ 3,000 $ 1,170 Table 2 0 Association Costs Grand Area Base Total Above Irrigation MCES Total Park Description (Ac) Costlyr. Base/Yr. Cost/Yr. Services Cost/Yr. CostlYr. , Badger Football 1.60 $ 2,715 $ 1,323 $ - $ 232 S 1,555 S 4,270 Freeman Field I 1.18 S2,002 $ 976 $ : - $ 232 $ 1,208 S 3,210 Field 2 2.44 $ 4,140 S 2,018 $ - $ 232 $ 2,250 S 6,390 Field 3 1.18 $ 2,002 $ 976 $ 1,141 $ 232 $ 2,349 - S 4 Field 4 2.22 $ 3,767 $ 1,836 $ 2,147 $ 232 $ 4,216 S 7,982 Field 5 2.22 $ 3,767 $ 1,836 $ 2,147 $ 232 $ 4,216 S 7,982 Field 6 2.22 $ 3,767 $ 1,836 $ 2,147 $ 232 $ 4,216 $ 7,982 I� Soccer 2.06 $ 3,495 $ 2,550 $ 1,993 $ 232 $ 4,775 S 8,270 Manor Field 1 1.18 $ 2,002 $ 976 $ - $ 232 $ 1,208 S 3,210 Cathcart * * Field 1 1.18 $ 1,101 $ 976 S - $ 232 S 1,208 S 2,309 j Notes **Cathcart Adjusted to » %Base due to shared expense Chanhassen Table 1 Summary of Association Contributions Association 1997 1998 Tonka United Soccer $ 3,000 $ 3,500 Little League $ 3,000 $ 3,500 Mtka Adult Softball $ 3,000 $ 1,170 Table 2 0 1-7, • Table 3 Summary of Hockey Costs Park' Description Cost/Yr. Badger Brooming/Grooming $ 6,000 Utilities $ 93 5 Biff Rental $ 225 MCES Services $ 360 Maintenance Bldgs $ 250 Shelter Rental $ - Subtotal S 7 Freeman Brooming/Groomi.ng $ - Utilities $ - Biff Rental $ - MCES Services $ - Maintenance Bldgs S - Shelter Rental $ - Subtotal $ - Manor Brooming/GroonLg $ 6,000 Utilities S 244 Biff Rental S 225 MCES Services $ 360 Maintenance Bldgs S 250 ! Shelter Rental S - Subtotal S 7,079 Silverwood Brooming/Grooming S 6,000 Utilities S - Biff Rental S 225 MCES Services S 360 Maintenance Bldgs $ - Shelter Rental $ - Subtotal $ 6,585 Cathcart Brooming/Grooming $ 6,000 Utilities S 664 Biff Rental $ 225 MCES Services S 360 Maintenance Bldgs S 250 Shelter Rental $ 2,200 Subtotal S 9 Table 3 S u Park Crescent Beach mmary of Other Costs Description 'Cost(Yr. Beach Maint S 1,200 MCES S 3,400 Subtotal $ 4,600 Christmas Lake Acc. I Biff Maintenance Subtotal S 813 $ 1,200 $ 2,013 Table 4 • �m U �1 �J General Turf Care Seeding, Topsoil, etc $ 16,000 Total Base Cost $ 73,148 per year Area of Turf Maintained Park Area (Acres) Badger 7.25 Freeman 28.69 Manor 3.78 Note: Area of Cathcart Park has been adjusted from actual Silverwood 0.82 area of 4.68 acres far "Base Cost" calculations since Cathcart Park * 2.57 Chanhassen shares 45 percent of base costs. Total Area 43.11 Resultant Base Cost per Acre of Turf Maintained Total Base Cost $ 1,697 ep r acre Total Area per year Y� f City Shorewood .- _Of Base Cost Breakdown Base Park Costs Description Annual Cost Mowing & Routine Turf Maint .. Labor $ 17,333 ' Seasonal Help $ 10,400 ' Weed Control Contractual Chemical Supplies' $ 350 Trash Pickup Routine Pickup Labor $ 6,300 . Aeration of Turf Areas 3 times per year $ 3,000 Equipment Park Truck $ 3,429 Groundsmaster $ 2,037 Groundsmaster $ 2,037 Groundsmaster $ 2,037 Walk Mower $ 167 Ford Tractor $ 6,005 • Equipment Trailer' $ 308 John Deere AMT $ 745 General Turf Care Seeding, Topsoil, etc $ 16,000 Total Base Cost $ 73,148 per year Area of Turf Maintained Park Area (Acres) Badger 7.25 Freeman 28.69 Manor 3.78 Note: Area of Cathcart Park has been adjusted from actual Silverwood 0.82 area of 4.68 acres far "Base Cost" calculations since Cathcart Park * 2.57 Chanhassen shares 45 percent of base costs. Total Area 43.11 Resultant Base Cost per Acre of Turf Maintained Total Base Cost $ 1,697 ep r acre Total Area per year Total Above Base Cost S ' 10,455 Total Softball/Little League/ S 12.64 ac Field Area Resultant Above Base Cost per Acre Softball - L ittle League Total Above Base Cost S 827 ep r acre Based on total bal�fleld area Total Area per year of 12.64 acres Above Base Costs Soccer Fields Mowing Additional Labor S 2,550 Irriaat_i_ Costs Description Annual Cost Irrigation Water Use $ 7,025 Repairs $ 2,000 Electrical Costs Pumps $ 551 Total Irrigation Cost S 9,576 • Resultant Irrigation Cost per Ac Total Above Base Cost 967 ep r acre Total Area per year Additional labor due to nets and goal anchors Based on 4.8 million gallons used per season Based on total irrigated area of 9.90 acres Above Base Costs Softball Fields Description • Annual Cost Dragging Ballfields Labor $ 6,000 Equipment Sandpro $ 770 Materials Ag Lime 225 tns/yr. $ 2,185 Bases & Misc. $ 300 Fencing & Repairs M sc. $ 1,200 Total Above Base Cost S ' 10,455 Total Softball/Little League/ S 12.64 ac Field Area Resultant Above Base Cost per Acre Softball - L ittle League Total Above Base Cost S 827 ep r acre Based on total bal�fleld area Total Area per year of 12.64 acres Above Base Costs Soccer Fields Mowing Additional Labor S 2,550 Irriaat_i_ Costs Description Annual Cost Irrigation Water Use $ 7,025 Repairs $ 2,000 Electrical Costs Pumps $ 551 Total Irrigation Cost S 9,576 • Resultant Irrigation Cost per Ac Total Above Base Cost 967 ep r acre Total Area per year Additional labor due to nets and goal anchors Based on 4.8 million gallons used per season Based on total irrigated area of 9.90 acres • 2003 Sports Organization Season • Sports Organization Field Time # Players User Fee Football Early Sept-Late Oct. 417 $4,170 Babe Ruth Fall League Mid Aug. — Early Oct. 50 $500 STLL Fall League Mid Aug. — Early Oct. 100 $1,000 Hockey Jan -Feb 40 $400 STLL Mid April — Mid July 443 $4,440 Mtks Girls Softball Mid April — Mid July 536 $5,360 Tonka United Soccer Mid April — Mid July 927 $9,270 Adult Softball Late April — Early July 346 $3,460 ETLL Mid April — Mid July 55 $550 Babe Ruth South T onka Mid April — En July 182 $1,820 *2001 — SouthWest Christian High School They practiced once a week for a month at Freeman 36 $180 TOTAL $31,150 is community rec. resowces Date: 1/1/04 To: Larry Brown, Park Commission, Honorable Mayor, and City Council CC: Administrator Dawson From: Kristi Anderson and Sally Keefe RE: 2003Year End Report from Community Rec. Resources Attached is the Year End Report of activities from Community Rec. Resources in its role as Park Coordinator for the City of Shorewood. We have been pleased to serve the City in this capacity and have issued a contract for services for 2004 as a result. Should you have any further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Community Rec. Resources principals, Kristi Anderson or Sally Keefe. We sincerely look forward to working with all of you in 2004! n U Kristi Anderson and Sally Keefe Community Rec. Resources • i community rec. resources F_ L-1 Date: 1/1/04 To: Larry Brown, Park Commission, Honorable Mayor, and City Council CC: Administrator Dawson From: Kristi Anderson and Sally Keefe RE: 2003Year End Report from Community Rec. Resources We at Community Rec. Resources (CRR) were pleased to serve as Park Coordinator Services on behalf of the City of Shorewood during the first year induction of the position. Through data collection, scheduling initiatives, extensive on site monitoring of field usage and parking, on -going communication with sports organizations representatives and resolution of areas of concern, as well as three informational meetings held with the sports organizations, CRR believes it has been successful handling the Park Coordinator services for the City of Shorewood their first year. As a brief recap of the last two months, CRR, along with City Staff, held an informational meeting for the 2004 Spring Sports Organizations in early December. This meeting was held prior to registration of the Spring 2004 registrations at the request of the sports organization representatives, and was very well attended with nearly 100% retrieval of documentation needed for scheduling by the requested deadline. The meeting was held in an informal style and was designed to act as a springboard for discussion of concerns for the upcoming year and to maintain and enhance existing avenues of communication with sports organization representatives. Discussion of the new tournament application process was reviewed as part of this meeting as well. As you may recall, CRR has repeatedly commented throughout the year, it is imperative that the discrepancy between issuance of schedules and attainment of user fees and rosters be resolved. To that end, CRR has implemented a process for the 2004 Spring sporting season whereby a preliminary schedule will go to the sports organizations in the early season for planning purposes and final schedules will not be dispensed until the beginning of the season when rosters and final user fees will be collected or reimbursed depending on each organization's participation. In this way, control can be maintained by the City with regard to fee collection and actual usage • • . of the fields. Onsite monitoring was minimal at City parks, as field usage had declined. Hockey rink usage has now begun, and CRR anticipates increased monitoring efforts as the spring sporting season approaches. In review of the past year, CRR noted a positive scheduling experience for all participants in the process. The City should be proud of its Park Equity Policy, as it provided the firm foundation for many decisions that could have easily been made subjective. CRR believes the scheduled break times for field rest and between games helped to alleviate the previous year's traffic flow problems at Freeman Park. CRR Staff noted the park, in general was busiest Monday through Thursday evenings, with Thursday being the busiest night overall. In spite of the increased traffic overlap once the Eddy Station concession stand opened, it was evident to CRR Staff that traffic would flow rather than stand still as in year's past. Sports organization's participants have once again been encouraged to carpool for the next season, and further attempts to work with the Southshore Senior Center programming director should help to ease parking concerns at Badger Park for the Fall 2004 season. Monitoring, communication with City Staff and sports organization's representatives occupied the bulk of the hours spent in the Park Coordinator role. CRR is proud to be able to provide strong communication links between all parties involved in the park use process. Without centralized contact and consistent communication, park users begin to apply the nearest "rumor mill" logic with numerous inaccuracies, and overall park use suffers as a result. CRR provided the Spring 2003 Sports organization representatives with the opportunity to comment on services provided, 0 and areas of concern to be enhanced. Regarding services provided by CRR, representatives reported an expectation of experiences ranging slightly below average to very good prior to the advent of the season. CRR is pleased to report expectations were surpassed for all sports organizations. All parties, with the exception of one sports organization, expressed overall satisfaction and found value in the information presented at the Spring Sports Organization Information meeting. Most sports organizations agreed the material presented at the Informational Meeting was presented in an accessible format. All parties agreed the meeting served to strengthen the relationship between the Sports Organizations, the City, and CRR, while most Sports Organizations wished for continued communication throughout the sporting seasons. A detailed summary of the findings of the surveys is attached to 'this report. Monitoring park use provided many interesting aspects with regard to actual park usage throughout the past year. Through on site monitoring and comparison with posted sports organization websites, it was determined that sports organizations were not adhering to the authorized CRR schedule. As a result, CRR has worked with the sports organizations to adjust their scheduling in an effort to bring further resolution to the parking issues at Freeman Park. Also noted, monitoring park use played an enormous role in furthering communication efforts, on the City's behalf, with the park users. Many sports organization participants commented how helpful it was to have support staff on hand to answer questions in a timely manner, and to know that issues of concern were being viewed firsthand. Freeman Park was visited the most in el • the past year due to its continuous use, with random spot checks to the other City parks. CRR intends to increase monitoring activity in all City parks for the 2004 seasonal use as a result of these comments and observations. While CRR Staff notes a positive year overall, future efforts will not be without challenges. The accountability of rosters and users fees will continue to be an item of further study. Parking issues at Freeman Park in the Spring /Summer season and Badger Park in the fall sporting seasons will represent additional challenges to park management. Also, with increased communication follows increased responsibility for on site monitoring, and efficient resolution of concerns. CRR Staff looks forward to meeting and surpassing the challenges of the Park Coordinator position for another year, and will work diligently to continue to provide quality services at a value to the City. It has been a pleasure working with all City Staff in the Park Coordinator role, and change has indeed been good. Thank you for your continued support. Please do not hesitate to contact Kristi or Sally with any questions or comments you may have regarding the Park Coordinator position. Kristi Anderson and Sally Keefe Community Rec. Resources • • 3 do 0 community rec. resources Date: 11/1/2003 To: Larry Brown, Park Commission, Honorable Mayor, and City Council CC: Administrator Dawson From: Kristi Anderson and Sally Keefe RE: Quarterly Report of activities from August 1, 2003 to During the month of July, CRR surveyed the six sports organizations participating in the spring sporting season at Freeman Park and other city park facilities. The survey was aimed at gathering qualitative information related to services provided by CRR, overall satisfaction with City Park facilities, including parking issues within the City parks, and any improvements needed in supporting the Sports Organizations throughout the spring season. Of the six sports organizations surveyed, five were returned. Based on the survey results, CRR noted many interesting findings. Regarding services provided by CRR, representatives reported an expectation of experiences ranging slightly below average to very good. CRR is pleased to report expectations were surpassed for all sports organizations. All parties, with the exception of one sports organization, expressed overall satisfaction and found value in the information presented at the Spring Sports Organization Information meeting. Most sports organizations agreed the material presented at the Informational Meeting was presented in an accessible format. While timeliness of the presented information was well received, one sports organization thought the field allocations were shared too late in the season. In addition, one sports organization believed the format and information shared was dealt with a "heavy hand" and without adequate room for discussion with the sports organizations' representatives of how field scheduling should be handled. All parties agreed the meeting served to strengthen the relationship between the Sports Organizations, the City, and CRR, and most Sports Organizations wished for continued communication throughout the sporting season. While overall satisfaction with the City's park facilities was considered average to excellent, parking problems at Freeman Park were considered somewhat improved for some organizations and worse for others. Contrary to CRR's onsite monitoring observations, only one sports organization acknowledged any improvement. Use of • "Center Car Here" signs was one suggested improvement by an organization, as well as a request to expand parking into the grassy areas at the Park. s Although, none of the Sports organizations accessed the City's Website for weather related cancellation information, it should be noted there were few opportunities when weather threatened field use. Sports Organizations requested the next Spring Informational Meeting be held in November or December of this year. Additional comments included reconsideration of the user fee structure to be based on a per time slot pay scale, and the perceived need that the City consider itself a part of the larger western metro. recreational community rather than working as an independent entity for scheduling. As a result of these findings, CRR Staff has compiled a list of improvements to incorporate into the position for the 2004 Sporting seasons. CRR anticipates a meeting with Director of Public Works /City Engineer Larry Brown in October to further discuss these improvements and begin to prepare for the 2004 Sporting season. It has been a pleasure providing services to Sports Organizations on the City's behalf, and CRR looks forward to increased satisfaction by the park users in the upcoming sporting seasons. Thank you for your continued support! e Kristi Anderson and Sally Keefe Community Rec. Resources C 2 me uu . _.... —, J ....., — �,,,,Y By Rochelle Olson Star Tribune Staff Writer The'Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, once known for stability, soon could be looking for yet.an- other superintendent. . Newly appointed Superin tendent Jon. Gurban's other employer, the Minnesota Parks and Recreation Associa- tion, declined Wednesday to grant his request for a one - year leave as executive direc- tor. The association is the trade group for all state park and recreation groups. Gurban.. started. his $114,000 -a -year Minneapolis job at' the _ beginning of the year. He is technically on va- cation from his other job, so he's. being paid for both. But he admits he cannot continue in the two Posts..:. "It .probably does. mean that I have to. accelerate a de- cision, he said:: "I'rhinking about .things,..I ano n -tt going to say whether I'm leaning one way or another." Gurban wanted a one -year leave from the association to be interim superintendent for' the Minneapolis system. But: on an 8 -8 vote Wednesday, the association's board de clined to approve. such. a leave. PARKS continues on B.7: —= Gurban's hiring-deepened a. spliton the Minneapolis park board. , a divide on Parks He has been executive di- rector of the state parks trade group since 1993. In July 2003, he signed a new contract that is to rein through Dec. 31, 2005. His salary at the association is not public in -. formation. Gurban ac- cepted the Minneapolis parks. job in. December, and his parks con- tract runs through 2004. ton Gurban The city board is expected to looking for a new superintendent in Feb ruary. Gurban could be a can- didate for the permanent job. Gurban's Minneapolis hir- brig deepened a divide on the parks board. He was narrowly approved on a 5 -4 vote when his name came forward at the Dec. 17 it<eeting. He had nei- ther applied nor interviewed for the job. Arid even though the board knew in early 2003 that Super- intendent Mary Merrill Ander- sonwas leaving, Gurban wasn't hired until last month. . - Many community members turned out at the Jan. 2 meet- ing to express dissatisfaction with the park board's process — or lack thereof — in hiring Gurban.. Word of the dual jobs came as news to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Presi- dent Jon Olson, who supported Gurban's hiring. He said Gur- ban told him he intended to honor his contract with the city. "What I've been told by him is that he's staying," Olson said. . Ward Wallin, president of the trade group's board; said he told Gurban of the board's bocci decision on Wednesday. i "We made our decision. It's up to Mr. Gurban to decide what he wants to do," Wallip said. "Part of me thinks he's got a tough, choice; part of me thinks he's got a real easy choice." The choice, he said, is to re- sign from the association or from the Minneapolis system. Wallin said the board spent two hours discussing Gurban, and there were strong opinions on both sides. The vote was a tough one for many people. The ballot was secret, and Wal- lin.declined to say how he vot- ed. Wallin said Gurban has done a great job for the associ- ation.. Gurban said he has enough vacation time, to think about Es decision and will. at. least. think, about it through the weekend. If he decides to return to his old job, the city's parks system will find itself without a super- intendent, a prospect that had Park Board Member Walt. Dziedzic chuckling, but not out of joy. "That would be interest- ing," he said. "That would be very interesting." The. Minneapolis system is in the upper ranks of the na- tion's urban parks system. Gur- ban is only the 10th superin- tendent in the system's 120 -. year history. . Reflecting on the situation, Dziedzic said, "We'll have to wait to see what happens. I may end up being the direc- tor." 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