011012 Park Mtg Agenda Packet
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
A. Roll Call
Quinlan____
Robb____
Edmondson____
Swaggert____
Kjolhaug____
Hartmann____
Gordon____
B. Review Agenda
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2011 – (Att.-#2A)
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
4. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers – (Att.-#4A)
B. Approve Meeting Calendar – (Att-#4B)
5. DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND ICE RINK POLICY
– (Att.-#5)
A. Update on Status of Rinks
B. Policy for Review at February 14 Park Commission Meeting
6. DISCUSS PRIORITY SETTING FOR BADGER PARK
– (Att.-#6)
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. 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. Staff
1. Joint City Council Meeting Date – February 14
2. Winter Activity Update
3. Summer Activity Update – (Att.-#8B3)
4. Strategic Planning
9. ADJOURN
Liaison for City Council Meeting on January 23rd - Mark Kjolhaug
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Quinlan convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Chair Quinlan; Commissioners Edmondson, Swaggert, Kjolhaug, late arrival Hartmann, and
Gordon; Administrator Heck; Finance Director DeJong; City Council liaison Zerby; and Park
Coordinator Anderson
Absent: Commissioner Robb
B. Review Agenda
Swaggert moved, Edmondson seconded, approving the Agenda as presented. Motion passed 5/0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2011
Edmondson moved, Swaggert seconded, approving the Minutes of October 11, 2011, as submitted.
Motion passed 5/0.
Hartmann arrived at 7:02pm
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4. UPDATE ON ARCTIC FEVER
Representative Davis was present to give a brief overview of the history of Arctic Fever, as well as, an
update to the event and activities planned for January 14-15, 2012.
Davis explained that the committee evaluates the event, participants, and activities annually. She estimated
approximately 2000 people attended the various activities in 2011 and anticipated even more people this
coming year. She complimented public works staff on their efforts to prepare the sliding hill bonfire, and
groomed sleigh ride and ski-jor paths.
Beyond a repeat of the very successful Arctic Fever Ice Princess Tea at the Southshore Community Center,
Davis indicated that several new participants wish to get involved this year and next, hot air balloons, ice
fishing contest, kites and more. She noted that they have done a nice job getting sponsors for the programs
each year. While they can always use volunteers, Davis stated they would be assembling a spreadsheet for
volunteers after the first of the year.
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Zerby asked if they have levels or tiers for sponsorship which stretch people to commit to higher tiers.
Davis stated that, in essence, they have a brochure for sponsors and a tier of $500 +.
Chair Quinlan commented that it sounded as if the program has gotten to a point where it can solely on
sponsorships.
Davis agreed that, essentially, they use the City money as seed money each year to set up and reserve key
ingredients early.
Administrator Heck pointed out that the City should be holding the money and dispersing it out as needed
for the community event.
DeJong interjected that the finance department was establishing a liability account to carry over the
community event program.
Edmondson asked what the other cities contribute.
Davis stated that each of the city’s pays for their own events and the others contribute $250 each towards
printing and advertising. She mentioned that they do not purchase any print advertising but receive a lot of
attention for the community event.
Heck pointed out that, if it freezes, there will be a free skate rink at Freeman Park.
The Commission thanked Davis for her dedication and commitment to the annual community event.
5. PARK MAINTENANCE AND REC BUDGET AND LONG RANGE CIP REVIEW
Finance Director DeJong reviewed the separate park maintenance and park rec budgets for the
Commission, stating that he met with Anderson, Park Secretary Grout, and Public Works Director to
delineate the budgets. He shared additional information about the long range CIP which Anderson updated
and supplied to him based on previous Park Commission discussions.
DeJong acknowledged that, while the Badger Park item would be discussed late that evening, the
Commission should look at the projects in the long range CIP lumped into 2013 and prioritize which ones
should go forward first. By having this internal deliberation amongst themselves, and using the results of
the 600 community surveys, DeJong was confident the Commission would determined what was in the best
interest of the community.
Heck suggested the Commission determine what changes need to take place at Badger, dust off the TKDA
plans and discuss whether they are still relevant. Then take their recommendations to the Council with
justification to sell their ideas to the City Council.
Zerby concurred, encouraging the Commission to come up with explanations behind their priorities
proposed to Badger.
Chair Quinlan pointed out that he felt the Commission needed the dollar estimates supplied by Anderson in
order to really evaluate and make priority judgments.
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Edmondson suggested the Commission host a work session dedicated specifically to Badger Park and
recommended each Commissioner do their homework in advance by prioritizing their Badger Park wish list
for discussion.
Anderson pointed out that the Commission could easily schedule a separate work session in January or
chooses to discuss Badger on their regular agenda. She intimated that the survey results may be available
for their discussion, whether the results have been formally presented or not to Council. In addition,
Anderson stated that the Badger item should be shelved until the Commission reaches that item on the
agenda, because the work session may address a few questions the Commission has.
6. REVIEW WORK PROGRAM FOR 2012
Anderson presented the 2011 work session, noting that all of the items were completed that had been
anticipated, other than those removed from the work session altogether. She commended the commission on
its accomplishments over the past year and brought forth the 2012 work program for comment. She pointed
out that a joint work session with the Council was slated for early in the year and that any improvements
and discussion with regard to the future of Badger Park would be an ongoing component for several
months, as well as, an item whose improvements may span several years.
The Commission appreciated the spreadsheets and schedules provided by both DeJong and Anderson to
assist them in their long term planning.
7. APPROVE EDDY STATION CONCESSION AGREEMENT
Kjolhaug questioned whether the City should be asking for a higher annual fee from the concession
operator or whether there might be some sports organizations who wish to operate the concession stand for
their fundraising.
Anderson interjected that the City struggled to find a concession operator willing to provide concessions at
Freeman Park. She noted that the little league organization operates the concessions at the south end of
Freeman Park but the city has been unsuccessful recruiting other organizations at the north end who wish
to run the concessions at Eddy Station. Anderson indicated that the City preferred to view the concessions
operation as an amenity they wanted to make available to people at Freeman as opposed to a money maker
for the City. It was more important to find someone willing to run it, rather than get a big piece of the
action.
Anderson suggested the city contact the sports organizations again this year to determine whether there is
renewed interest in operating the concessions in 2013.
Edmondson moved, Swaggert seconded, recommending formalization of the 2012 Concession
Operation Agreement with Russ Withum. Motion passed 6/0.
8. DISCUSS TKDA AND STAFF PLANS BADGER PARK ESTIMATES FOR PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
Anderson stated that, as laid out in the memo, staff inserted Badger Park cost estimates to contrast with
those presented by TKDA and once again urged the Commission to consider whether the plan still makes
sense.
Heck brought out the TKDA drawing and asked the Commission how each of them saw the Park now
versus a few years ago when this was created versus the use 10-15 years from now.
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Chair Quinlan urged the Commission to consider how or whether the park will be used differently with the
re-development of the Smithtown Crossing intersection. He felt the improvements were more necessary
than ever for the park due to the renewed viability of the Southshore Community Center and the proposed
intersection development.
Hartmann inquired over the use of the various current amenities. She stated that, although the Commission
has mixed reviews with regard to the rink, are people using the facilities.
Heck and Anderson pointed out that the tennis courts are used daily and continuously. The hockey rink is
also used more informally by many skaters and pick up games In fact, the rink was acknowledged as one of
the south lake best in the Lake Minnetonka Magazine in recent years.
Swaggert moved that the Commission hold a work session in January dedicated to Badger Park.
Heck pointed out that the regular agenda could be kept purposely light and still be dedicated to Badger
Park discussion. He indicated that he would have staff scan and email the TKDA park packet to the
Commission to use to prepare and rank their priorities, in conjunction with the proposed estimates from this
packet, to discuss at their next meeting
Swaggert withdrew his motion.
9. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS IN JANUARY AND
FEBRUARY
January 9 – Hartmann
January 23 – Kjolhaug
February 27 – Swaggert
10. NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
11. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
A. City Council
Zerby reported that the City accepted its Green Steps Status and will begin discussing the use of solar
powered parking lot lights.
B. Staff
1. Park Staff Arrangement
Heck reported that the City dissolved the agreement with CRR for Park Coordinator services going forward
in 2012, to be handled by Heck and Public Works Director Brown. He commented that it will take two plus
the assistance of Park Secretary Grout to perform the tasks previously handled by Kristi Anderson, of
CRR. He assured the Commission that the City had been very happy with the work and performance by
CRR but due to financial cutbacks and the City’s desire to dedicate CRR to the continued growth of the
Southshore Community Center they will be expanding CRR’s role at the SSCC instead.
He indicated that Twila Grout will be almost full time dedicated to parks, working with vendors, and
fulfilling recreation needs for the parks.
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Edmondson voiced his concern that Heck and Brown are both very busy to be taking on this added
responsibility and commended Anderson for her tremendous dedication, passion for and commitment to the
parks and to all that had been accomplished under her leadership.
Heck agreed that parks had been kicked into high gear under Anderson and assured the Commission that
they would strive to maintain the same level of commitment.
Edmondson and Chair Quinlan thanked Anderson for her passionate efforts on behalf of the parks, saying it
had been very nice to work with her and that she would be missed but invited back to partner on recreation
opportunities.
Chair Quinlan added that it will be an adjustment for the Park Commission, to lose her perspective and
historical connection.
Anderson thanked the Commission, acknowledging the fact that she enjoyed working with the parks and
assuring the Commission that she would continue to push staff to continue the momentum they had built
she noted that Director Brown brings a long term and valuable historical perspective back to the
Commission. .
C. Grant Report
Anderson shared the updated City Grant report for their reference.
D. Badger Park Roof Repair
Anderson informed the Commission of stop gap measures taken by Building Inspector Pazandak to repair
some extensive cracking to the Badger Park warming house roof. Since Badger Park is part of the 2012
CIP discussion, staff asked Pazandak to perform just the most basic fix, to which Pazandak filled the
cracks with step flashing for the interim. Due to no roof venting, ice dams, and stress from the amount of
insulation in the roof, the cracking condition has worsened over time.
12. ADJOURN
Swaggert moved, Hartmann seconded, adjourning the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Motion passed 6/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kristi B Anderson
Recorder
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
Date: January 4, 2012
Re: Agenda Item 4A – Election of Officers
The Park Commission Chair and Vice Chair are one year terms that expires the end of January. At Tuesday
night’s meeting the Park Commission will elect a new Park Chair and Vice Chair. These positions will be
st
effective February 1, 2012.
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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
Date: January 4, 2012
Re: Agenda Item 4B – Meeting Calendar
Attached is a planning calendar with the upcoming meeting dates and listed agenda items for the year.
With the information provided, the Park Commission will be able to review and discuss and determine if any
other items should be added to the calendar.
4B
2012 Park Commission Meetings
14-Feb13-Mar10-Apr24-Apr15-May
10-Jan
Park tourPark Tour
JOINT MEETING WITH PARK COMMISSION TO
REVIEW PRIORITY PLANNING REGARDING
BADGER PARK AND REVIEW RESIDENT SURVEY
Regular Meeting:Regular Meeting:
Regular Meeting:RESULTS AS THEY PERTAIN TO PARKSRegular MeetingSpecial meeting
Park tour
Election of OfficersProject update Park TourProject Update
Begin discussion on long rage
Approve meeting calendarProject Update
Review and discuss resident survey
park plan - revision of the
Review Rink Policy
and impactsCapital Improvement Program
Discuss and recommend ice rink Review Trails Rough Cost
Review 2012 summer programs
policyEstimates
Gideon Glen-Review
Winter activity update
Stewardship of the Park
Continue Badger Park discussionBadger Park discussion
Commission
Review 2012 project list and
Quarterly Budget Report
timeline
Review and recommend purchase
Priority Setting discussion -
of picnic tables and message
Badger Park
boards
Summer Programs and activities
2012 Park Commission Meetings
12-Jun10-Jul14-Aug11-Sep9-Oct13-Nov
11-Dec
Regular MeetingRegular Meeting:Regular Meeting:Regular Meeting:Regular Meeting:Regular Meeting:Regular Meeting:
Project UpdateProject UpdateProject UpdateProject UpdateProject UpdateProject UpdateProject Update
Review summer
Review Concession Review Final Plans
programming and
Quarterly budget update
activitiesAgrmnt. For 2013on Trails
End of Summer
Update of the
Review Preliminary Plan on
Recycling Program
Trailsat the Parks
Plan for Neighborhood Resident Meetings
Meetings/Walks for Trailsfor Trails
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
Date: January 4, 2012
Re: Agenda Item 5 – Ice Rinks
As everyone realizes this has been an unusual winter with above normal temperatures. To date the rinks
have not been open due to the warm weather.
During a “normal” season, we open rinks the week of Christmas and close around February 15 depending on
weather conditions.
To properly flood the rinks, public works needs seven consecutive days of below freezing temperatures so
there is frost in the ground. Public Works began flooding the rinks in late December to begin building a
base. With the continued warmer than normal weather, maintaining the rinks is touch and go. The long range
outlook indicates continued warmer than normal temperature, the Park Commission needs to consider if the
city should continue to try and maintain the rinks.
The City does not currently have a policy on when to discontinue efforts to maintain ice rinks. We also do
not have a policy on when rinks should be closed due to extreme weather conditions. Staff researched other
cities for their policies on ice rinks. We found most cities do not have a policy, but are considering adopting
one. We attached the results of the survey.
Staff is looking for direction on the following items from the Park Commission:
1.Should Public Works continue attempting to flood the rinks if weather permits; if not should the
season be cancelled. If cancellation is considered what date should the decision be made.
2.Staff will prepare and present a draft policy for the Commission to consider at the February meeting.
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Ice Skating Rink Guidelines
CityRink Closing GuidelinesRink Flooding Policy
When temps make the ice soft, When actual Rinks are flooded to open to the public approximately
temp or windchill reach -15 degrees or Dec. 16 through Feb. 20 (weather permitting). If rinks
colder, More than 1" of snow accumulates can be opened on January 10 or before all rinks will be
and crews are not available to clear.flooded. The season will be cancelled if rinks are not
opened by Jan. 11.
Chanhassen
They do not have specific guidelines. Over The dates they try to open to the public is Dec. 18th to
the past 10 years they have never had to the day after MLK day, depending on weather.
cancel the rinks for the entire season. They
give the attendant the responsibility of
opening and closing the rinks if there is to
much snow or the temp. is too cold.
Deephaven
They do not have a guideline as to when They official advertised dates are Dec. 21 to Feb. 20.
they would close the rinks for the season.
They do close the rinks if the windchill temp
drops to -20 (they use the KARE 11 weather
Eden Prairie
report).
They try to open to the public December 23rd-February
20th, depending on weather. Currently they do not
have a deadline set up for the rinks if they are not able
to open them for the season. They have usually been
able to open them the first week of January. But since
Their guidelines is to close if temps are -10 this is an unbelievably warm winter so far they will be
degrees or windchill is -25. considering something in the future.
Plymouth
Warming houses are closed when the temp They do not have a date set that the rinks need to be
is colder than -10 or the windchill is colder flooded by to call it a season. They usually open the
than -25. They also close the houses when Saturday before Christmas weekend and close at the
the temps are high enough to create soft end of the day on Presidents Day.
ice.
Minnetonka
They have no deadlines for flooding. They open the
rinks as soon as they have sufficient ice. The warming
houses are open through the end of February. If there is
sufficient after that date the warming house is closed
but they leave the outdoor lights on.
Tonka BayNo policies in place.
No policy in place. If the weather is
They do not have a deadline date set up if the rinks are
dangerously cold, they close. If it snows and
not flooded by a certain date. They open the rinks as
are unable to clear the rinks they close.
the weather allows. They like to see 10 days
(consecutive) of below freezing temps to start flooding.
Watzata
They do not have guidelines for closing rinks The do not have a deadline date for flooding or when
due to snowfalls, they just make the they open and close for the season.
decisions when needed. Their guideline for
cold temps for closing is colder than -10
Maple Grove
degrees.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park Commission
FROM: Brian Heck, City Administrator
DATE: January 5, 2012
SUBJECT: Badger Park Prioritization
Following the last park commission meeting, staff sent each commissioner a document listing
the various amenities located at Badger Park along with the proposed amenities contained in
the TKDA plan completed in 2009. Staff asked commissioners to indicate the priority of the
amenity, primary and secondary use, target age group, and a rational for the priority rating. Staff
also encouraged commissioners to consider other amenities not listed.
At tonight’s meeting, staff will have flip charts with the amenities listed and will ask each
commissioner to document their individual priority. Staff will then walk the commission through a
discussion of each one and arrive at a consensus priority to generate a complete list of the top
amenities desired for the park.
The next step in the process will be taking the amenities as prioritized by the commission,
developing a layout for the park, and developing an implementation plan.
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City of Shorewood
BADGER PARK PRIORITZATION
Rank each amenity on a 1-5 scale with 1 being must have and 5 not needed. Feel free to add more amenities as you see fit.
Priority rankingDemographics
Secondary
Target
Amenity
Priority Secondary
use of the
age Rational for amenity
rankingage group
amenity
group
Warming House2storage & K-12All agesIf you have skating a warming house makes
Picnic Shelter2rental to All agesAll agespossibly recoup some costs through rental also
Football field - lighted1soccer fieldK-12K-12Already useful & it is paid for
Free Skating- lighted4soccer field?All agesAll agesWe have rinks nearby
USTA or Constantly used
Tennis Courts non-lighted1All agesAll ages
lessons
Tennis Courts Lighted2USTA or All agesAll agesIf cost isn't too much lights make sense
Baskeball courts non-Community Nice for families and pick up games
3All agesAll ages
lightedleagues
Baskeball courts lighted3Community All agesAll agesNice for families and pick up games
Dog run in Primarily We already have this and it us used
Hockey rink lighted1All ages
summerK-12
Dog run in Primarily
hockey rink non-lighted3All ages
summerK-12
Paved walking trail5NoneAll agesAll agesWith benches might bring in older residences
Non-paved walking trail3NoneAll agesAll agesSame as above-also useful to move people
Pond/water feature5NoneAll agesAll agesUnecessary
Playground - tot's30-5Both playgrounds would be nice for siblings at
Playgound - older36 - 12Same as above-also useful to move people
Gardening Primarily We have lots of green space around the area for
Gardens - community4All ages
educationadultsgardening
Community Green space Shorewood has lots of green space in the area
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feature
Restrooms3All agesMaintenance issues. If we added restrooms, they
Random thought
1. Is there a way to make
the entrance to the park
welcoming?
City of Shorewood
BADGER PARK PRIORITZATION
Rank each amenity on a 1-5 scale with 1 being must have and 5 not needed. Feel free to add more amenities as you see fit.
Priority rankingDemographics
Secondary
Target
Amenity
Priority Secondary
use of the
age Rational for amenity
rankingage group
amenity
group
Warming House5n/aMoving rink, not needed
Picnic Shelter1allWill work for park and Community center
Football field - lighted1youthFootball, soccer, etc. (free skate?)
Free Skating- lighted3all
individual, groups, lessons
Tennis Courts non-lighted1all
Tennis Courts Lighted1allhot summer days, space needed
Baskeball courts non-popular group and individual sport
2all
lighted
Baskeball courts lighted 5allnot enough demand
Hockey rink lighted5n/amove to Freeman
hockey rink non-lighted5n/amove to Freeman
Paved walking trail4allseniors, ada wheelchairs
Non-paved walking trail3allbasic enjoyment
Pond/water feature2allalways a plus in MN parks anywhere
Playground - tot's3youthsomewhat usage
Playgound - older5n/anot needed
Gardens - community5allSkate park is fine for now
Community Green space City staff, public, campus feel, beauttification
1all
feature
Restrooms1allalways needed
fountain feature1allsame as 24
City of Shorewood
BADGER PARK PRIORITZATION
Rank each amenity on a 1-5 scale with 1 being must have and 5 not needed. Feel free to add more amenities as you see fit.
Priority rankingDemographics
Secondary use
AmenityPriority Target Secondary
Rational for amenity
of the amenity
rankingage groupage group
If we have an ice rink, we need to add some sort of
Warming House212-40
warming house.
Picnic Shelter318-55
Football field - lighted210-35
Free Skating- lighted212-40
I have reservations against an amenity which serves the
purpose of subsidizing the cost for a few users.
Additionally, its high expense and large number of
alternatives (i.e. other parks with tennis courts, or
Tennis Courts non-lighted530-55
athletic clubs) make it unneccessary. I know it would
not be popular to eliminate the tennis courts, but to
me a tennis court does not constitute a public good.
We should not be afraid of the vocal minority.
Tennis Courts Lighted530-55see above
Baskeball courts non-lighted415-30
Baskeball courts lighted415-30Does this get used?
Hockey rink lighted212-35
hockey rink non-lighted212-35
Paved walking trail545-65Why pave the path?
Non-paved walking trail245-65
Would MCWD be interested in investing in this
Pond/water feature245-65
feature?
Playground - tot's33-8
Playgound - older38-16A park staple
I think it would be worth exploring whether every park
in Shorewood has a community garden, size dependent
Gardens - community445-65
on interest.
Community Green space A low maintenance, public good, what's not to like?
230-55
feature
The most fundamental, basic service that a city
Restrooms1All
provides is a restroom. A must have.
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
Date: January 4, 2012
Re: Update on Summer Activities
Staff is hoping to have all the programs set up by the end of January.
Programs being offered this year are:
Kite Making with an instructor from the Minnesota Kite Society. He provides everything to make
the kites. The type of kite they will be making is called a sled kite. His cost is $100 plus $5 per
child. It will be for grades 2-5. Last year this was a free program. The Park Commission will need to
decide if they would like to pay the fee again this year. It would be $150 if we do 10 children. He
said we could have more than 10 kids but he would need volunteers to help him then. This class will
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be on June 15 at Freeman from 10:00-Noon.
The Zoomobile will be at Freeman on July 27 at 11:00. This has always been a popular program.
The fee for this program is $325.
The DNR FiN program will be taking place again at Freeman Park from 11:30-1:00 on June 22. The
maximum number is 20 kids and this is a free program. It is for ages 5-10.
Theatre camp with Minnetonka Community Ed (MCE). They are interested in offering this class
again this year. They are meeting this month to review their classes and will contact me as soon as
they have more information.
MCE has also in the past had their summer camp during the week at Freeman and last year added
Manor Park to their camp. They are working on their summer programs right now and will let me
know when things are finalized for the program.
Three Rivers will be offering kayaking classes again. One class will be July 20 and the other August
17 at Crescent Beach from 10:30-12:30. It will be for ages 10-13. Minimum number is 6 and the
cost is $15 per participant.
I’m also checking with Three Rivers to see if they will offer the geocaching at Freeman. This was a
popular program and the fee was $180 last year. Last year this was a free program. The Park
Commission will need to decide if they would like to pay the fee again this year.
The karate class will take place again with Mr. Hoops. The age group will be 4-8 years old. Mr.
Hoops will teach the kids courtesy, respect, confidence and discipline through karate.
Staff is working with Kristi Anderson on partnering with the Southshore Center on the Movie in the
Park at Badger Park for the fall. Staff will keep you updated on this program.
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The Step To It Challenge begins April 23 and ends May 20. Registration starts on April 1st.
Hennepin County coordinates this program. Hennepin County will be contacting the cities to set up a
meeting in the near future.
I have contacted the Excelsior Library to see if they would like to do story time in the park again this
summer at Manor Park. They have to wait until the end of January to plan any summer
programming. Hennepin County is undergoing some staff and programming cutbacks for 2012 and
they will not know what programming they will be able to provide until then.
I’m working with Sports Unlimited on a couple camps. They have a new camp called “Game On”
for 4-6 year olds that I’m hoping they will be able to host at Manor Park. This camp will offer
favorite playground games such as red light-green light, red rover, and ships across the ocean, plus
more. The other two camps we are working on is golf at Freeman and Skateboarding at the
Southshore Park.
Tennis at Badger and Manor will take place again this summer with Carlson Tennis. Dan Carlson
will be sending the schedule to staff by Monday, January 9.
Kid Power with Rachel I’m waiting to hear from Rachel to see if she would like to do an afternoon
performance at Manor Park. Her fee last year was $350 for one hour. This was a great turnout last
year at Manor.
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Safety Camp will be on August 8. The committee will be meeting this month to start planning.
New classes that staff is checking on are:
Staff is meeting with Holly Evans from Wai Nani Surf & Paddle (website www.wainanisup.com)
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after January 10 to see if they can offer a fun Friday event for paddle surfing. This event would be
held at Crescent Beach.
Staff met with Jonny Reese of Coach Jonny’s Pros of the Rope (website www.prosoftherope.com)
last week to talk about the program he offers in the summer called Practice in the Park. This is a
three month program and the participants go to the different parks in Shorewood throughout the
summer. He holds programs in Edina and Minnetonka. He is sending me more information on the
program and costs for the program.
Attached is a copy of the estimated summer program budget and calendar.
Staff will keep the Park Commissioners updated on the summer programs that will be taking place.
2012 Summer Events Budget
Budget
CostNet
$4,000
Budget
Zoomobile($325.00)
Kid Power with Rachael($350.00)
Dave Herzig (Kite Making)($100.00)
Movie in the Park - Twilight Zone -ESTIMATED
($1,245.00)
Movie in the Park - Swank Motion Pic. -EST.
($345.00)
Geocaching($180.00)
Safety Camp - T-shirts - ESTIMATED
($200.00)
Safety Camp - Pizza (14 Pizza's)-ESTIMATED
($180.00)
Safety Camp Registrations (Est. 39kids x $20)
$780
Safety Camp Helmet Grant - ESTIMATED
$250
Safety Camp Helmets ESTIMATED
($400.00)
Advertising($200.00)
Kathe White - Bugs N Critters ($100.00)
Total:$5,030.00($3,625.00)$1,405.00