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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
AGENDA
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
A. Roll Call
Quinlan____
Robb____
Edmondson____
Swaggert____
Kjolhaug____
Hartmann____
Gordon____
B. Review Agenda
C. Introduction of New Park Commissioner
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2011 (Att.-#2A)
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
4. REVIEW LONG TERM BADGER PARK PLANNING
– (Att.-#4)
5. REVIEW CIP
– (Att.-#5)
6. REVIEW AND DETERMINE WHAT QUESTIONS THE PARK COMMISSION
WOULD LIKE ON THE COMMUNITY SURVEY
– (Att.-#6)
7. RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL FREE SKATE ICE RINK AT FREEMAN PARK
–
(Att.-#7)
8. REPORT ON SUMMER ACTIVITIES
– (Att.-#8)
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
(Staff reports and updates are not meant for discussion. Discussion items will be listed as part
of new or old business.)
A. City Council
B. Park Commission
C. Staff
D. Work Program- (Att.#10D)
E. Quarterly Expenditure Report
F. Grant Report – (Att.#10F)
G. Winter Activities
H. Southshore Community Center/Park Commission Representation – (Park Chair Steve
Quinlan)
11. ADJOURN
Liaison for City Council Meeting on September 26 - Swaggert
#2A
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011
MINUTES
1.CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Quinlan convened the Park Commission meeting at 7:00 pm.
A.Roll Call
Present: Chair Quinlan; Commissioners Robb, Edmondson, Kjolhaug, and late arrival
Hartmann; Public Works Director Brown; Park Coordinator Anderson; Guests
Building Inspector Pazandak, Finance Director DeJong, and Planning Director
Nielsen.
Absent: Commissioner Swaggert; City Council Liaison Zerby
B.Review Agenda
Robb moved, Edmondson seconded, approving the Agenda as submitted. Motion passed 4/0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2011
Page 7, last line before the motion, was revised to read ‘Robb stated that he did not buy that …”
Edmonson moved, Kjolhaug seconded, approving the Minutes of June 14, 2011, as
amended. Motion passed 4/0.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4. REVIEW THE DRAFT TRAIL REPORT FROM TRAIL COMMITTEE
Planning Director Nielsen summarized the Trail Plan Amendment Report at great length for the
Commission consideration. In so doing, he indicated that the Park Commission’s role in the
process was critical because the Commission would be asked to ‘carry the ball’ in the
implementation phase of the various trail segments.
After reviewing the document Nielsen asked for the Commission’s comments and questions
noting that the dollar estimates assigned to the various sections were very preliminary. In addition,
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he asked for their recommendation to move the Amendment forward to the Planning Commission
for review.
Chair Quinlan stated that, as a committee, they stayed away from suggesting the types, trails, and
costs for any particular trail section, admitting that each would be considered on a case by case
basis.
Although a 6’ bituminous was used as the standard solely for estimation purposes, Nielsen
indicated that it will act as the baseline from which all trails will be judged. He acknowledged that
MSA of MN State Aid funds oftentimes require certain conditions be met. Nielsen pointed out
that it will be critical that everyone works together with regard to costs and Right of Way (ROW)
issues.
Robb questioned why the trail ‘circle maps’ leading from Victoria don’t appear to be as high a
priority as other options, but is yet proposed to be one of the first to be complete.
Nielsen stated that, admittedly, due to higher neighborhood demand and easier ROW access, not
to mention it falling within the mile zone to school, it will be a good corridor to get under their
belts.
Robb asked where the funding would be coming from for the trails.
Nielsen stated that funding was yet to be determined. While there are some dollars earmarked this
year for trails in the park budget, the Council will need at look hard at funding in coming years.
Council member Hotvet interjected that there is a fee to ride the school bus within two miles of
school; therefore, there should be safe access for those who are forced to walk.
Edmondson asked if Nielsen had any idea what land acquisition costs might be.
Brown stated that they would love to be able to anticipate the land costs but ROW varies
tremendously. The figure they used to calculate a base price was $1.50 per square foot. He
pointed out that the demographics have changed significantly, with younger families with children
moving in looking for safer access points.
Nielsen added that, due to various MCWD constraints and overall topographies by the roadsides
the trails will likely weave in and out, close to the road at some points and further from the road
at other locations.
Chair Quinlan asked what the process was from here.
Nielsen stated that the Park Commission should discuss the proposal, forward it to the Planning
Commission with their recommendations for discussion and approval, a public hearing, and finally
adoption by the City Council at which time it would become part of the CIP.
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Chair Quinlan stated that, as part of the comprehensive CIP, the trail plan would become part of
the Park Commissions’ responsibility.
Hartmann questioned whether it would then come out of our park budget, which is already
stretched thin.
Chair Quinlan confirmed this statement acknowledging that the City Council would need to revise
the budget to cover these additional expenditures, as well as, maintenance costs.
Nielsen commented that the trails would likely need maintenance during the winter months as
well. With that he questioned whether the maintenance for the trails would come out of the parks
budget or roads.
Brown stated that, although public works is not equipped to clear trails, with additional trail
construction the city will be required to obtain new equipment to do so.
Kjolhaug suggested two additional sections be added to the recommendation, the small stretch on
Strawberry Lane to Cathcart Park, as well as, the block from Eureka Road to Crescent Beach on
Birch Bluff to the Tonka Bay border.
Nielsen stated that, if the commission has additions, they should make them part of the
recommendation they forward to the Planning Commission and committee for consideration.
Robb stated that, without costs, he was uncomfortable adding the trails amendment to the Park
Budget and CIP.
Brown stated that, despite being part of the CIP, each section of trail will go thru an entire
planning process and pursued on a case by case basis. If the dollar estimates are way off, the CIP
will have to be tweaked to accommodate the costs.
Robb argued that the trails should always be worked from the schools outward, not vice versa.
Kjolhaug pointed out that every section on the map will have its own set of difficulties.
Hartmann agreed with Kjolhaug’s additions that the trail run to Crescent Beach at the Tonka Bay
border. The Commission had consensus on the two trail additions.
Robb complimented the committee on a well thought out and executed report. He believes further
discussion was warranted with regard to how the implementation will change the dollar values.
Nielsen agreed, stating that the completion of even the first trail section will give staff a better
understanding of the costs that can be anticipated for future projects. He relayed that the
committee felt it important to have some success before embarking on sections that will provide
bigger tests in order to get the process moving.
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Edmondson moved, Kjolhaug seconded, to recommend the Trail Plan Implementation
Report be forwarded to the Planning Commission for Public Hearing on 20 September with
nd
the additional trail segments on West 62 St from Strawberry Lane to Cathcart Park and
the block from Eureka Road on Birch bluff to the Tonka Bay border at Crescent Beach.
Motion passed 5/0.
5. DETERMINE NEXT STEP FOR BADGER PARK REHAB
Anderson summarized the history behind the Badger Park warming house rehab project and
relayed staff recommendation to paint the exterior, remove the lean-to structure, and perform
other minor construction work, as well as, repair the stoops. She then invited Building Inspector
Pazandak to share his comments and recommendations from a staff perspective on alternatives.
Pazandak reviewed his submitted ‘wild ideas and wild cost estimates’ list of variables for
consideration. He showed the Commission how changing the building structure, ever so slightly,
leads to ramifications that seem to multiply with regard to frost, soils, footings, stoops, and more.
Anderson pointed out that, at minimum, as recommended by staff, the exterior paint job and light
construction work should be accompanied by the additional stoop replacement cost of $2250 per
stoop as a safety concern.
Chair Quinlan asked what the short term versus long term recommendation should be.
Robb reminded the Commission that they had merely earmarked a face lift to make it more user
friendly and coordinate with City Hall.
In an effort to add more life to the building, Brown suggested the commission focus on the
cosmetic practical changes as opposed to the entire building rehab at this time, with the given that
the stoops be done. These items are affordable in the near term and then take time to determine
what the future holds later.
Chair Quinlan agreed that these items including the stoop, painting, lean-to removal, etc would
buy them additional time to consider interior changes.
Pazandak pointed out that if they were to swing the exterior doors in, then we would need to
frame up an inner wall to limit access. If they chose to add or change the bathrooms for exterior
access additional elements and costs would need to be considered approaching $15,000 to do so.
Chair Quinlan asked if it was conceivable to do more than the facelift at this time.
Pazandak stated that the Commission could recommend the removal of the hockey rink and use
the city’s street sweepings for back fill to fill in the lower areas.
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Brown explained that street sweepings are managed fill and is expensive to have hauled away to
landfills. He was not aware of a way in which this could be used in landfill and questioned whether
Engineer Landini was aware of a way to make use on site. He acknowledged that if they had
found a way to make use of it on site the savings could possibly be re-directed to parks.
Kjolhaug questioned whether the Park Commission truly wished to remove the structure
altogether, not to mention the hockey rink.
Robb moved, Edmondson seconded, to recommend the City Council award the painting
contract to Eclipse Painting in the amount of $2090.00, the construction prep work to Pete
Seamans Construction in the amount of $1975.00, and two stoop repairs totaling an
additional $4500, (as a safety concern); the total project costs not to exceed $8565.00
Motion passed 5/0.
6. DISCUSS AND REVIEW OTHER COMMUNITY PARK AMENITIES
Chair Quinlan asked each Commissioner to share their photos of various park amenities in a
PowerPoint overhead that Anderson had assembled.
Edmondson presented a handful of photos from Glen Lake Skate Park.
Robb shared photos of skate parks and rinks in Carver County.
Hartmann had photos from Braemar little league fields.
Anderson shared Swaggert’s photos of Frisbee golf tees and baskets.
Kjolhaug presented photos from Long Lake natural area and lake, as well as, the new Excelsior
Community Garden.
Anderson shared photos of the Mound skate park.
Chair Quinlan shared photos from Plymouth’s Millennium Gardens, arbors, pergolas, sculpture
and walkways.
While the Commission took no action, Anderson noted that several members chose to share
photos of skate parks and their amenities. Chair Quinlan suggested the Commission keep these
ideas in mind as we move towards discussing the long term CIP and parks.
7. REVIEW AND DISCUSS CIP
Anderson summarized the CIP for 2012 and beyond, presenting the planning tools to the
Commission for their discussion; the current CIP, wish list, and priority needs assessment and
asked them for feedback. She highlighted several suggestions laid out in the memo for
consideration, the installation of message boards at the parks, moving the $12,000 for tot lot
equipment into a separate line item, and moving the skate equipment and rehab up in the CIP.
Edmondson suggested the Commission consider removing the garage storage shed down at the
Southshore Center and replacing it with a shelter or pergola. Anderson indicated that the garage
is on park property. She acknowledged that a pergola, similar to the Millennium Gardens would
make a lovely backdrop for the Center, as well as Badger Park.
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Anderson presented an estimate from Midwest Asphalt to overlay the grassy area under the
current skate equipment at the Southshore Community Park in the amount of $9,500. She pointed
out that, should the Commission choose to overlay the entire skate park surface, this would be an
additional $14,600. Although a work program item for 2011, Anderson suggested the
Commission discuss this further, since no dollars had been assigned to the project. Furthermore,
given these estimates, she suggested the Commission consider whether they wish to move the
skate park surface rehab and equipment replacement up on the CIP.
Robb asked whether they were interested in still moving forward with the resurfacing, given the
price. He suggested the Commission give thought to a new surface altogether, concrete as
opposed to asphalt.
Brown reminded the Commission that the current skate park is located on a reclaimed rest area
site and little had been done to the surface. He indicated that concrete would be the preferred
surface by skaters.
Hartmann asked if the City had ever spoken to the boarders who use the park to see what surface
or equipment they prefer.
Anderson pointed out that year’s back, when the original equipment was installed, it was a group
of young people who led the charge and designed the space. She agreed that, should the
Commission choose to expand or change the skate park equipment, contact should be made with
the skate boarding public.
Director DeJong suggested, whether it is this year or next, that the Park Commission adjust its
CIP by moving the currently budgeted $30,000 for the LRT out of the Park CIP and into its own
Trail CIP and let the City Council determine how they wish to see these funds used or grow. By
doing so, this would give the Park budget back the money to work with.
Chair Quinlan pointed out that the Park Commission did not have to vote on the budget for 2012
and beyond this evening, but as a first brush give some thought to the CIP. He suggested staff go
back and add the Badger swing set, message boards, move the trail item off and the Skate Park
equipment and surface rehab projects up in the CIP and bring that back in September for the
Commission to consider.
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
A.City Council
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B.Park Commission
Edmondson reported that, as liaison to the Park Foundation, the group is focusing their efforts on
trying to brainstorm creative fundraising ideas.
C.Staff
Update on Installation of Message Boards at Manor and Freeman
Anderson reported that Public Works staff is installing the message boards at Manor Park this
summer; however, the remaining purchase and installation of message boards for the other parks
will have to wait until the 2012 CIP.
Status on Repair of Park Tour Findings
Based on the 2011 Park Tours, staff was supplied with a list of items to address. Anderson had
shared those items with the appropriate personnel and was pleased to report that many of the
tasks had been accomplished by the Public Works Department on top of their other duties.
The roof repair at Freeman shelter was underway.
Silverwood Park tree trimming to showcase the new signage, re-enforcing the porta-potty fence,
replaced damaged tennis backboard sheeting, moved the picnic table, and as mentioned by
Director Brown, once the primary roadway projects are complete attention can be given to
blacktop pathways in parks.
Manor Park porta-pottys have recently been removed and interior bathrooms fully operational
with locks. The trail access from the parking lot to the playground, once again, will be attended to
once the rest of primary roadway work is complete.
Building Inspector Pazandak is working on the gutter installation at Manor Park to address water
issues; however, Public Works has top-soiled and re-seeded areas around the warming house.
Report on Meeting with Minnehaha Watershed District
Regarding Freeman Park
Anderson mentioned to the Commission that she and staff Grout and Administrator Heck, met
with MCWD reps Eric Evenson, and James Wisker to discuss the Freeman Park Wetland
Enhancement project. The group also toured the area. Although follow-up has not been
scheduled, Anderson stated that the MCWD was interested in partnering in some way to improve
the area, but was more excited in a potential creek restoration project, than wetland enhancement
project. Anderson promised to update the Commission as available.
D.Work Program
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E.Quarterly Expenditure Report –
will be provided at the next meeting, as
Administrator Heck was unable to pull this information together prior to his
absence.
Robb asked that a grant report be supplied at the next meeting.
Anderson stated that staff would pull the report to share, mentioning that once the new CIP is
established it will be easier to direct their efforts towards different initiatives.
10. ADJOURN
Robb moved, Kjolhaug seconded, adjourning the Park Commission Meeting of August 9,
2011, at 10:10 p.m. Motion passed 5/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kristi B. Anderson
Recorder
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 952-474-3236
Fax: 952-474-0128 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Kristi Anderson – CRR
Twila Grout – Administrative Assistant
Date: September 7, 2011
Re: Agenda Item 5 – Review CIP
The Park Commission took a first glance at the long term CIP during their previous park meeting in August.
Staff incorporated those comments into the attached CIP as discussed, as well as, met with Finance Director
DeJong to further analyze the 2012-2020 CIP, wish list, and Park Inventory & Priority Needs Assessment
document. It was determined that these pieces should be combined in order to avoid any inconsistencies and
ensure that projects do not fall through the cracks if the Commission wishes them to remain on the long term
CIP.
Using the Inventory document as a tool, the Park Commission should discuss the attached 2011-2020 CIP
and determine whether the 2012 proposed budget is acceptable, forward it to the City Council for their
approval, as well as, review the long term CIP items in ‘light blue’ that were taken from the wish list and
inventory needs document.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Park Commission review the 2012 CIP line item, make the appropriate changes,
and forward that budget to the City Council for their adoption.
In addition, the Commission should discuss and review the long term CIP items and determine whether the
‘added wish list improvements’ are still relevant or desirable as a part of the long term CIP, or some should
be removed.
#5
2011 Park Inventory & Priority Needs Assessment
AmenityDate InstalledCondition
Proposed ReplacementNotes/Budget Estimate
All pks/ City Hall,
Park Signs20115
SSCC
Picnic Tablesongoing3all parks
Cathcart Park
Little League field199442019maint.items nded
25 yr - synth boards
Hockey Rink199032015
$20,000
Warming
House/Camper
19781bad
Basket Ball 1/2 Crt19661
$3,000 overlay bdgt
Magic Square196612007
$3,000 overlay bdgt
Tennis Court196612009resurfacing
Tennis Court Signs19941
Tot lot - playground
equipment
Aug-95420 yr+, 2018small
$25,000 original
New Swing Set/tireAug-115203625 yr
Parking Lot redesign2019
wish list $100,000
Freeman Park
Softball Fields (3)19904201525 yr update
fence in bat cage should be
Little League field (2)19873replaced every 15 yrs
Babe Ruth Field1990425 yr update
Soccer Fields (6+)1990525 yr update
Trails19924
Volleyball Courts (2?)1994NA25 yr update
4
Eddy Station20002009rehabbed ext.
Hockey Rink 2013
wish list $50,000
Rink or Baseb lights?2015
wish list $75,000?
Free Skate2011
Parking Lot redo2017$50,000
wish list w/MCWD
Picnic Shelter199422009roof in 2017?
Concession stand LL19942
Plaza - tables
amenities
20054
Added tot pieces
replacement pieces
Aug-1142036
$15,000
Tot lot equip South199042025ppsd $55,000
Gametime $23,000
Tot lot equip North19945201755,000
Manor Park
Pond Skating Rinks19665forever
Rink lights197932008$43,000 budgetd
rehabbed in 1999
Warming House20105
New w Henn Grant
Playground equip201052035
Swing Set20105203525 yr replcmnt
Tennis Court12008$36,000 bdgt
will be overlayed
Tennis Court Signs19891all bad
Performance Green
wish list
Softball Field1979325 yr update
Silverwood Park
Playground equip19943-Jan2013rough, $60,000
Swing Set19943 to 4201925 yr replcmnt
Sliding Hill/slides19874metal/replace?
half court
Basketball/Tennis
200942012overlay
Picnic Shelter201052035
Installed 2010
Benchesnone2012$765
wish list
Skate Park
Water Fountain20115
wish listPicnic Shelter2013$15,000
wish listSkate Park Surface2014$25,000
Skate Park Equip200132014new $50,000
Add'l Skate Pk Equip20033
Badger Park
Playground equip19963201620 yr /$65,000
$22,000 Gametime
Swing Set19873201225 yr replcmnt
Hockey Rink198742008$43,000 lt bdgtd
Synth board/Hard
srface/BB hoops
201630000+
wish list
Green Space
2013$20,000?
wish list
Benches/Overlook
Trail
2014$7,500
wish list
Warming House197822018$80,000
wish list
Lit Tennis courts2018$45,000
wish list
Tennis Courts198742019$72,000 to re-do
$200,000 to replace
Tennis Court Signs198712009
Football field/lighting20085 was $86000
field 1966
Condition Scale :1 unacceptable condition - 2 poor/watch - 3 acceptable/fair - 4 good - 5 excellent
General Replacement/Upgrade Policy Guidelines:
Hockey Rinks25 yrs
Swing Sets/Playground Equipment25 yrs
Ball Fields25 yrs
Batting Cages20 yrs
Lighting Systems30 yrs
Stripping/Painting updates to Bldgs.8-10-yrs
Reshinglingevery 12 yrs
Tennis Court Resurfacing4 yr rotation
Trails resurfacing20 yrs
Irrigation Systems20 yrs
Water fountains15 yrs
City of Shorewood, Minnesota
201120122013201420152016201720182019Total
2020
402 - Park Capital Improvement Proj #
Signage - All parks & entry pointsP-11-0129,43229,432
Picnic TablesP-11-026,9987,0007,00020,998
Freeman Play equipmentP-11-0314,09314,093
Cathcart SwingP-11-0512,89012,890
Cathcart Hockey Rink Synth Boards20,00020,000
Cathcart tot lot equipment50,00050,000
Cathcart Parking Lot Redesign100,000100,000
Freeman Park-Picnic Shelter Re-roofP-11-062,2002,200
Troop 174 - SSCC TrailP-11-07500500
Badger Park - Warming House RehabP-11-085,0005,000
Skate Park Drinking FountainP-11-102,7622,762
Manor Park Drinking FountainP-11-136,1836,183
Badger Park-Install Rustic Trail/benchesP-12-037,5007,500
Silverwood Park-Resurface 1/2 courtP-12-062,0002,000
Manor Park - Resurface Tennis CourtsP-12-076,0006,000
Cathcart Park - Resurface tennis CourtsP-12-086,0006,000
Silverwood Park-EquipmentP-13-0160,00060,000
Badger Tennis Court ResurfacingP-13-028,0008,000
Skate Park-RehabP-14-0250,00050,000
Skate Park - new surfaceP16-0425,00025,000
Manor Tennis CourtP-15-03100,000100,000
Cathcart Tennis Court OverlayP-15-046,0006,00012,000
Silverwood 1/2 court resurfaceP-16-012,0002,000
Badger Tennis CourtP-16-058,0008,000
Manor Tennis Court OverlayP-18-066,0006,000
Freeman PlazaP-19-045,0005,000
Message Boards for 6 Parks 4,1404,140
20,00020,00040,000
Badger Park Synth Boards/Surface/Hoops
Badger Swing Set12,00012,000
Freeman Park Skating/hockey rink50,00050,000
Freeman Park Ball field lights - which ?75,00075,000
Freeman Pk north playground equip55,00055,000
Freeman Park Parking Lot Surface w MCWD50,00050,000
Silverwood Swing Set replacement14,00014,000
Skate Park Picnic Shelter15,00015,000
Badger Pk Playground Equipment65,00065,000
Badger Pk Green Space20,00020,000
Badger Pk Warming House80,00080,000
Badger Pk Tennis courts - new200,000200,000
Badger Pk LIT tennis courts45,00045,000
80,05857,140130,00082,500126,00010,000220,000217,000364,00001,286,698
Trail Connection to LRTP-11-1130,00030,000
All Parks - Tot Lot EquipmentP-12-1112,00012,000
Items removed from previous CIP
Wish List Items Added for Discussion
Items discussed & added
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 952-474-3236
Fax: 952-474-0128 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout – Administrative Assistant
Kristi Anderson - CRR
Date: September 7, 2011
Re: Survey Questions
The City Council will be reviewing the survey questions at their September 26 meeting. These survey
questions will be incorporated into the residential survey that the National Research Center will be
conducting. It is my understanding that the survey will be a five page survey with various questions that
pertain to the city, public safety, planning, parks, and public works.
Attached are sample questions that staff created incorporating elements from the National Research Center
survey and prior park surveys that the Park Commission has used in the past.
The Park Commission will need to review and determine the questions they would like to see on the
community survey. The survey questions that the Park Commission would like to see on the survey will be
forwarded to the City Council.
#6
The following are sample questions
In the last 12 months, about how many times, if ever, have you or other household members
participated in the following activities in Shorewood?
Once or 3 to 12 13 to 26 More than
Never twice times times 26 times
Used Southshore Community Center ..................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Check which program/activity you/other household participated in:
Oktoberfest Youth Cooking Classes
Art/Paint Classes Garden Fair
Participated in a park recreation program or activity ....................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Check which program/activity you/other household participated in:
Fridays in Freeman Kayaking
Safety Camp Tennis at Badger
Skateboarding Camp Music in the Park
Movie in the Park Arctic Fever
MCE Summer Rec Program
Visited a neighborhood park in Shorewood ....................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Volunteered your time to some group or activity in Shorewood................ 1 2 3 4 5
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Shorewood:
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know
Shorewood parks ............................................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5
Park and Recreation programs or classes ............................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Southshore Center program or classes .................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Services to seniors .......................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Services to youth ............................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Please rate the following characteristics as they relate to Shorewood as a whole.
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know
Recreational opportunities .................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
What recreational items do you and/or a member of the household use when you visit the park? Check all that apply.
Playground Equipment Baseball Field Southshore Community Center
Picnic Tables / Grills Warming House
Picnic Shelter Ice Skating Area
Tennis Court Multi-use Building
Volleyball Court Paths / Trails
Opportunities to attend family-oriented events/activities .................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Opportunities to attend Communtiy Center activities .......................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Opportunities for older adult activities.................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Opportunities to volunteer .................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities for Shorewood Park Events and Southshore Community Center events
please provide your E-mail Address:____________________________________________
Availability of paths and walking trails................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Availability of open space………………………………………………………………………………1 2 3 4 5
Thinking about the next 5-8 years, how important, if at all, is each of the following potential
projects in Shorewood? Please first circle the number which best fits your opinion for each
item. Then, check ONE circle for the item you think is the most important future project for
Shorewood.
Very Somewhat Not at all Don't Most
Essential important important important know important
Creating Programs for Youth ................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Building new trails ................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Creating new recreational/ Community Center programs ...... 1 2 3 4 5
Basketball Courts in the Ice Rinks .......................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Creating programs for seniors ............................................... 1 2 3 4 5
New Tennis Courts at Badger Park ......................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Lights on ball fields at Freeman Park ..................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Skating Rink at Freeman ........................................................ 1 2 3 4 5
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5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 952-960-7900
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To: Park Commission
From: Kristi Anderson – CRR
Twila Grout – Administrative Assistant
Date: September 7, 2011
Re: Agenda Item 7 –Recommend to City Council Free Skate Ice Rink for Freeman Park
Administrator Heck and Park Coordinator Anderson met Public Works Staff, Charlie Davis and Bruce
Stark, at Freeman Parks Eddy Station to discuss the possibility of pouring a free skate ice rink outside the
facility this winter, as suggested by the Park Commission earlier this year.
Public Works representatives voiced reservations around the use of the rink, given there are no lights for the
free skate area, as well as, their ability to flood an additional rink, given their work load maintaining those
they’ve already committed to.
Staff recognized the scheduling restraints for the warming house regarding sunset and suggested the Park
Commission flood Freeman Park this winter and gauge public response to it. In addition, Heck and
Anderson suggested Public Works eliminate Silverwood Park pond from its ice rink maintenance routine and
instead substitute the Freeman Park free skate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Park Commission recommend that City Council direct Public Works staff to flood
a free skate ice rink at Freeman Park this winter, in lieu of the pond at Silverwood Park, on a one year trial
basis.
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CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 952-960-7900
Fax: 952-474-0128 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout – Administrative Assistant
Kristi Anderson – Community Rec Resources
Date: August 30, 2011
Re: Agenda Item 8 - Summer Programs
Staff received lots of nice compliments from parents on the programs that were offered this summer.
Manor Park was a busy park this summer. We added summer programs at the park for the first time. The
city has received a lot of compliments on how nice the park looks with the new playground and the updated
pavilion and shelter. In the past we hadn’t had anyone reserving the picnic shelter, so far this summer there
has been seven reservations for the shelter.
Staff sent out email reminders of the upcoming events to those that have asked to be on the summer
activities list, the events were in the newsletter, website, facebook, flyers were sent to the surrounding
schools and for some events flyers were posted at various businesses. The Sun Sailor and Lakeshore
Weekly News were at some of the programs taking pictures for the papers.
We started off with the “Step To It Challenge” this past spring. This was the first year that the city
participated in this event. Hennepin County has been coordinating this event since 2008.There was 55
residents who participated in the program. For the kick-off party, we worked with the cities of Excelsior,
Mound, Minnetonka and also Minnetonka Community Ed.
Minnetonka Community Ed (MCE) held their summer program at Freeman and for the first time Manor
Park. Their programs started June 21 and ended August 11. The programs were on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursdays from 9:00 – Noon. In talking with Lacey from MCE she said the programs went great! She
would like to hold the programs again next year. She mentioned that Manor Park would depend on if they
received the grant again. This year they did receive a grant for the program at Manor which enabled kids to
participate that couldn’t otherwise.
The DNR FiN program once again was a popular program. The program was in June, so it was not affected
by the state shut down, which was nice. The maximum number of kids participated in this program
(maximum number is 20). The age group that attended was 5-10 years old. They had a water cycle game,
fish identifying and fish printing. The water cycle game the kids collect beads to make a bracelet. If we are
interested in having this program again next summer we should contact the DNR in January.
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Another new program at Manor Park was “Family Storytime in the Park”. Excelsior Library had truck story
time on Wednesday, July 20 and 27 at 10:30. Public Works brought over trucks for the kids to see.
Attendance for the July 20 program was 70 kids and the July 27 event they had 65 kids. Like Pat from
Excelsior Library said “Not bad for two of the hottest and muggiest days of summer”. She said the location
and facilities were great and the trucks that Public Works supplied thrilled the kids. If the Library is able to
do this again next year they would love to. But at this point, they cannot commit to any programming until
after the first of the year.
Sports Unlimited hosted two camps this year. This is the second year for the skateboarding camp at the
South Shore Community Park. The new camp this summer was a golf camp that took place at Freeman
Park. The age groups for the two camps were 6-12 years. Both camps were for one week. The fee for
skateboarding camp was $83 which included a T-shirt, water bottle and medal. There were a total of 8 kids
that participated this year (last year there were 17 kids). The golf camp had 10 kids and the fee was $80
which included a t-shirt, sleeve of golf balls, water bottle and medal.
The Zoomobile was in July and was a huge success again. They brought a variety of animals which included
cockroaches, an owl, snake, turtle and opossum. This was a hands on experience for the kids. The cost for
the program is $300.
Kayaking was offered again with Three Rivers at Crescent Beach. There were two sessions, one in July and
one in August. The ages were from 9-13 years old. Both sessions were full (the maximum being 10). The
first session had bad weather and had to be canceled. Three Rivers tried to reschedule but didn’t work out.
The fee for this was $15 per person.
Three Rivers also offered Geocaching at Freeman Park this summer. This new fun free Friday program was
very popular. The class was full (20 was the maximum). The fee for the program was $180.
The Karate class had 20 kids registered (which is the maximum). The age group was 4-8 years old. This is
the second year for this program. Mr. Hoops taught the kids courtesy, respect, confidence and discipline.
He also gave tips on anti bullying, and resisting peer pressure. Mr. Hoops also had a class at safety camp.
Mr. Hoops mentioned that he would be interested in hosting a class again.
Bugs and Critters added another Friday this year. Both classes were full (with the max being 15). It was for
ages 5-10 years old. They played games about bugs, made a craft and had fun! Ms. White said that she
would be willing to host a class next summer.
Another new program offered this summer was a kite making class. This was a fun free Friday event which
was a success considering the rain and wind. This class was for ages 7-11 years old. The class was full (the
maximum number being 10). The fee for the program was $100.
Minnetonka Community Ed offered two new theatre in the park programs. Unfortunately the creative play
program that was offered at Freeman Park for two weeks was cancelled. This was due to not having
enough registrations. This program was for kids entering grades 3-8. The actor’s studio at Manor did take
place. This was a week long program where the kids rehearsed and performed a one-act play at the end of
the week. This was for ages 4-11.
There was tennis at Badger and Manor again this year with Carlson Tennis –Dan Carlson held different
camps at both Badger and Manor Park. He hosted the block party at Badger, Fun Fridays at both Badger
and Manor and Day camps at Badger. These were very popular programs.
Music in the Park with Will Hale & The Tadpole Band was held at Freeman Park on Friday, June 24. The
turnout was not very successful. The weather was beautiful. There were maybe a total of 50 people. The
majority of people that attended were friends/relatives of the band and also staff and their family and friends.
The cost for this event was $550 for one hour.
Kid Power with Rachel was a Friday afternoon performance. This year it was held at Manor Park and the
turnout was great! The kids had a lot of fun with Rachel. The fee for this was $350 for one hour.
Safety Camp was very successful again this year. There were 40 kids registered. The fee for this program
was $20. The LMCC will be airing this event in September. The committee has already met to go over the
program and start working on next year’s program. You can also go out to the city’s Facebook page and
view the pictures taken that day.
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To end the summer season there is Movie in the Park at Manor on September 16 at 8:00 p.m. The movie
that will be shown is Tangled. The Southshore Senior Partners will be selling popcorn and drinks at the
event.
If the Park Commission wishes to continue with the following programs for 2012 the dates for the following
events could be:
Music in the Park is always the second Friday in July which will be July 13, 2012.
Safety Camp is the second Wednesday in August, which will be August 8, 2012.
The Park Commission will need to review and determine what programs they would like to do again for
2012. Staff will start working on programs for 2012 and keep the Park Commission updated on the fun free
Friday events. If there are any suggestions for fun Friday events please let staff know.
After review and discussion please advise how staff should proceed with the following:
The Park Commission should determine if they would like to continue with Music in the Park on Friday
evenings and or if they would like to pursue another day (Excelsior holds their music in the park Thursday
evenings).
Determine if there should be two children’s Music in the Park for next summer.
Have MCE hold their summer program at Freeman and Manor for 2012.
Hold safety camp the second Wednesday in August.
Contact the vendors that held programs for 2011 and book for 2012.
2011 Work Program
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JanuaryFebruaryMarchApril MayJune JulyAugustSeptOctNovDec
FreemanFreeman
CC appr. 5/23/11 - ordered
Play Equipment6/11- PW is working on
installation (8/11)
Bldg. Insp. Joe will be working
on (2/11). Does not need to
be done based on JP
Freeman Park Picnic
evaluation. Basic
Shelter Re-roof
maintenance will buy 10 yrs.
Roof life. Outside rim needs
to be replaced. (5/11)PW is in
the process of replacing the
rims (8/11)
Cathcart
Replace swing set and
COMPLETED
move closer to the tot lot
Badger
Kristi met w/Joe and Larry to
discuss painting/sidewalk/re-
lamping (2/11). Kristi
contacting user groups to see
if interested in
investing/partnering in
Warming house rehab
modified use. 5/10/11 - On the
8/9/11 pk agenda will be
painting and fixing door &
Stoop(8/11)Rehab has
started.
Skate Park
Drinking Fountain
COMPLETED
P. W. not able to complete in
2010 due to being short
handed (9/29/10) - Kristi is
cking w/contr. To see if they
Blacktop surface
can complete. (2/11)Recd est.
for overlay PC looking at
different options (8/11)PC
reviewing CIP
All Parks
Kristi will order same tables as
Picnic Tables 10-15 - To
last yr. (2/11)- ORDERED
Arrive @ P.W.
3/11
1-2 Tot pieces - Install /
Perform Study On Hold until 2012
Trail Committee has been
formed. Trail Plan report
forwarded to Planning
Trail Connection to LRT
Comm. For Public Hearing
(8/11)
COMPLETED
Entry Signs for Park
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2011 Grants
Application Matching Amt. Amount
Name of GrantDeadlineRequest ForDollarsRequestedAcceptedDeclinedReceived
CenterPoint Energy
Community Partnership25-AprDefibrillator$739 $739x$739
Waste Abatement Incentive Organic Waste
Fund ProgramPilot Program
$1,000$24,540
Friday, April 29
AAA Community Grant$500x$250
Safety Camp
KaBoom! Let's Play Spruce
Sept 15, Oct 15 Manor Pk
Grant
$750
or Nov 15Landscape
Riley Purgartory Creek
Silver Lake Project
ltr. Went out 9/1/11no specfic amt. req.
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