01-08-13 Park Comm Agenda Packet
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
A. Roll Call
Quinlan(February)____
Edmondson(March)____
Swaggert(January)____
Kjolhaug____
Hartmann____
Gordon____
Mangold(April)____
B. Review Agenda
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2012 – (Att.-#2A)
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
4. SUMMER EVENTS
– (Att.-#4)
5. ARCTIC FEVER – SNOW SCULPTURES
– (Att.-#5)
6. DETERMINE AGENDA FOR JOINT MEETING WITH SURROUNDING CITY
PARK COMMISSIONS
– (Att.-#6)
7. REVIEW PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR 2013 WORK PROGRAM
– (Att.-#7)
8. COMMUNITY GARDENS – REVIEW LOT SIZES AND FENCING
- (Att.-#8)
9. FREEMAN / BADGER PARKS HOCKEY RINK
– (Att.-#9)
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. 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
12. ADJOURN
Liaison for City Council Meeting on January 14 - Swaggert
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012 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, Gordon and
;
MangoldCity Council Liaison; City Planner Nielsen
Absent: Commissioners Kjolhaug and Hartmann
B.Review Agenda
Edmondson moved to approve the agenda as amended: Move Item 6 to follow Item 2. Quinlan
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2012
Commissioner Edmondson moved to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2012 meeting as
submitted. Swaggert seconded the motion. Motion carried.
B. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2012
No motion made to approve.
6. DISCUSS ARCTIC FEVER SNOW SCULPTURES
Sue Davis was present to discuss Arctic Fever events and what is remaining to be completed prior to
the weekend. Davis stated there will be a Friday night event at the Southshore Center whether or not
there is snow. Pizza will be provided. Snow sculptures will take place in Badger Park. Edmondson
asked if a Bobcat would be available on the field. Nielsen stated he didn’t know why not but would
need to check with Public Works. Edmondson discussed the process for the snow sculpture event.
Skating would also be offered with outdoor music over the loudspeakers. Snow sculptors would need
to be lined up in advance, and sculpting would begin the week before. Davis discussed the forms that
are constructed for the snow prior to the sculpting process. Commissioners discussed awarding some
sort of recognition to participants. Commissioners discussed construction of forms and the possibility
of getting used plywood donated. Hours were set from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., forms will be constructed,
pizza will be purchased/donated, hot chocolate and coffee will be provided. Davis will talk to Papa
Murphy’s regarding the pizza purchase/donation. Commissioners discussed setting a deadline for
sculptures to reserve their space. They also discussed having three prizes and soliciting gift cards for
donations. Davis suggested the entry deadline be Friday, January 11. Davis stated a portable fire pit
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will also need to be borrowed. Quinlan stated a separate flyer will be needed to promote the event.
Nielsen stated a list of what is needed to do the sculpture should also be provided. Swaggert stated he
would help with structure purchase and construction, but he will be out of town during the event.
Gordon stated she would talk to Anderson at the Center about what will be needed to serve the pizza
on. Edmondson offered to get the prizes. Davis will get the Caribou beverage order and talk to Papa
Murphy’s.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4.2013 WORK PROGRAM
Quinlan noted there are a number of things happening in 2013. Nielsen stated he would be
providing a sketch of an expanded community garden in 2013 which will incorporate larger plots.
He stated the fee schedule would also need to be discussed. Nielsen stated someone has offered
to fill the empty spaces and donate the food to the local food shelf. Commissioners discussed the
proposed fencing of the area. Nielsen stated it would be similar to what Excelsior’s fencing looks
like. Commissioners discussed the needs at Eddy Station. Staff was directed to find out where
the $8500 figure came from. Nielsen asked the Commission whether staff should fill in the
calendar with possible times when items can be completed and bring back a proposal. Quinlan
suggested Public Works also indicate when they can complete proposed items based on their own
work schedules. He didn’t believe it would be efficient for the Commission to determine the dates
for completion. Mangold asked about the replacement of the playground equipment at
Silverwood Park. Gordon stated during the tour, she believed it was determined the equipment
did not need replacement. Nielsen stated he recalled it could possibly just need maintenance. He
believed the replacement schedule was created based on manufacturer’s recommendations. He
stated staff could inspect the equipment and make a recommendation. Quinlan suggested this
item be moved to another year. Gordon stated she also understood the slide is one of those things
that won’t be able to be replaced because of liability issues. Commissioners discussed the versa-
court at Manor Park which would include pickle ball striping. Gardens at the park were also
discussed. Commissioners discussed proposed signage at Gideon Glen and other parks and the
need for a 3-4 vehicle parking lot at Gideon Glen. Quinlan asked an initial sketch be provided for
such a parking lot. Gordon stated a backboard for the Cathcart basketball hoop should be added
to the work program. Nielsen asked if it was to be done in conjunction with the resurfacing in
2015. Mangold stated the sooner the better for the backboard. Nielsen stated a proposed
schedule will be provided for the next meeting.
5.REVIEW TKDA BADGER PARK PLAN
Quinlan stated we have talked about the Plan a lot this year. He stated we have made progress but
would like to work through some of the more pretentious issues. He stated the Commission needs to
push out the Plan to this year. He stated the determination needs to be made about what to do with the
hockey rink. Gordon believed the rink should move to Freeman Park. Her problem is the pricing is
extremely expensive. As it is, the rink is functional where it is now. She stated the tennis courts should
remain at Badger. She believed each path should have a similar path system. She stated that will also
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be expensive. She liked how it shows everything divided by green space but was concerned about
maintenance which results from all the green space. Edmondson liked the location of the nature walk.
He believed the Southshore Center should be integrated into the park. It needs better parking facilities.
The picnic shelter should service the Center. If the hockey rink is moved out, other things can be
moved in the park. He supported the green space. He believed the Plan is beautiful but is way too
expensive. Quinlan agreed the hockey rink should be moved in order to have more open skating. He
supported moving the tennis courts only if they need to be resurfaced. He stated the short term
decision is what to do with the hockey rink. Gordon stated we will not be able to rebuild the hockey
rink in Badger without doing a lot of similar work and expense. At some point if we want hockey we
will be making a big investment some place. Quinlan stated one of the big expenses is the lighting.
Nielsen stated you only save a small amount by moving the existing lighting, and the recommendation
made by staff was to get new lights. Swaggert stated we need to step back and determine what our
vision is – is it a community park, a campus, a neighborhood park. He supported the community
campus vision and to not have the skating at this park. Mangold stated right now it is a youth-oriented
park. If the goal is to tie in to the Southshore Center, then it is more a park for all ages. He supported
moving the ice rink as Freeman already has the athletic “feel” to it. As far as the cost, his
understanding was the cost was whether it was replaced at Badger or moved to Freeman. Edmondson
stated the completion of Smithtown Crossing could create a “whole new world” of uses.
Commissioners continued discussion of the hockey rink. Gordon stated if the vision is a campus feel,
does the football field belong there? Nielsen stated it is more of an open field that can be used for all
kinds of uses such as kite flying. Gordon stated when a picnic shelter is available, it is always used.
Commissioners discussed setting a date for a joint meeting with the City Council. It was agreed it be
held before the City Council meeting on February 11. Gordon stated solid information will need to be
provided including pricing. Commissioners discussed the cost of moving the tennis courts. Nielsen
explained how involved it would be to move the tennis courts. Commissioners discussed parking.
Quinlan stated more of a definitive opinion is needed on moving the hockey rink. He asked if one
could be provided at the next meeting. Gordon stated she knew there were places the rink could not
be located. Nielsen stated it is unfortunate that utilities are in the way at Freeman. He noted there was
discussion about portable boards that set up or can be taken down. They are very high maintenance.
Parking requirements in parks were discussed as well as hardcover requirements. Nielsen asked if
there was consensus if it is not possible to move the rink to Freeman, then the rink should remain in
Badger. Gordon agreed as did Edmondson. Quinlan stated he would be in favor of offering more free
skating. Nielsen stated another option was to determine whether the utilities in Freeman could be
moved. He stated he could have the engineer work out the costs of that. Edmondson stated he would
prefer it be all moved to Freeman. Swaggert stated he had a problem justifying the cost. The
consensus was if the hockey rink cannot be moved to Freeman, some more free skating would be
allocated at Badger Park.
7.SET DATE FOR JOINT MEETING WITH SURROUNDING CITY PARK
COMMISSIONS
Quinlan discussed the possibility to meet with the Park Commissions of the neighboring cities to
understand if there are things to partner on and to use each other’s park assets. He believed it be
worthwhile to meet or to attend each other’s park meetings. Edmondson discussed possible
events that can be combined. Quinlan didn’t think it should be done during a regular Park
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Commission meeting. Commissioners suggested also meeting with Tonka Bay. Mangold
suggested possibly having actual items to discuss first. It was determined the joint meeting would
be held after the next Park Commission meeting is held in January. Nielsen suggested an agenda
be determined for the January 8 Park Commission meeting.
8.DETERMINE LIAISON FOR CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 14 MEETING
Swaggert will serve as liaison for the City Council January 14 meeting. Quinlan will serve in
February 25. Edmondson would serve in March 25. Mangold would serve in April. Gordon
stated she will not be on the Park Commission any more when her term expires.
9.NEW BUSINESS
Quinlan reported former Councilmember Laura Turgeon passed away over the weekend.
10. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
A. City Council
Nielsen stated the Smithtown Road trail project continues to move forward, and WSB was
authorized to prepare plans and specifications for a trail segment. A June construction start is
proposed. A schedule for the project will be posted on the website.
B. Staff
Nielsen stated they are looking at resumes from various people interested in the City Administrator
position. Quinlan asked other Commissioners to let him know if there are any agenda items for future
agendas.
11. ADJOURN
Edmondson moved, Swaggert seconded, to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of December
11, 2012, at 9:29 p.m. Motion carried.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Clare T. Link
Recorder
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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 2, 2013
Re: Summer Events
It is hard to believe that it is time to start planning summer activities. Below is an update on the upcoming events that
staff is working on.
Minnetonka Community Ed. (MCE) Summer Activities –I spoke with Matt Wiitala from MCE and they will be
offering the same program as last year, with activities on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9:00-Noon,
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June 18 – August 15. This program has been very successful.
Freeman Park –Below are last year’s programs that took place at Freeman Park. Staff is in the process of confirming
these programs for the upcoming summer.
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DNR FiN Program - This program is confirmed and will be on Friday, June 21 from 11:30-1:00. This
program has always had a great turnout. There is no fee for this program.
Minnesota Zoomobile – This has always been a popular program at Freeman. Staff is checking to see if this
program is still available and what their fee is this year. Last year the fee was $325.
Bugs N Critters - Staff is contacting Kathe White to see if she would be interested in hosting this event again.
This class is always full.
Kite Making- The Park Commission will need to determine if they would like to not charge for this event
again. The estimated cost from last year was $175.
Geocahing with Three Rivers – The Park Commission will need to determine if they would like to not charge
for this event again. The estimated cost is $180.
Badger Park –
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Safety Camp - The date for the camp will always be the second Wednesday in August, which is August 14. There
would be a fee for this program. This event will take place at Badger Park. Staff will update the commission after the
committee meets.
Tennis – Dan Carlson from Carlson Tennis is working on the tennis program for the summer at Badger Park.
He will have a schedule of programs the end of January.
Movie in the Park – The Park Commission will need to determine if they would like to do movie in the park again in
September.
Southshore Community Center Country Music Hoe-Down - Last summer was the first year for this event. Staff
has not heard if this is something that the Southshore Center would like to pursue again.
Crescent Beach –
Kayaking with Three Rivers – Three Rivers offers two kayaking classes for $15 per person. Staff is checking to see
if they would like to hold this class again.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wai Nani Surf & Paddle – Last summer was the first year that this was offered. She
had one class at Crescent which was $50 per person. Staff will contact them to see if they are interested in holding this
class again.
Manor Park –
Story time with Excelsior Library – Last summer one more day was added to the program. The library will be
planning their events in February. They are hoping to be able to have at least 2 story times if not 3. She will let me
know in February.
Kid Power with Rachel – The Park Commission will need to determine if they would like to provide this program
again this summer. Her fee last summer was $450. This program has always had great turnouts.
Sports Unlimited offered a couple of camps at Freeman and Badger Parks last summer. Staff received an email from
them regarding new camps that they are offering. Staff will work with them on the camps and keep the Park
Commission updated.
Jonny Reese of Coach Jonny’s Pros of the Rope was held at different parks. This program did not have the turnout
that was expected.
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Step-To-It will be May 1 to May 29. Staff will have more information after the meeting with Hennepin County in
March.
Last year’s budget is attached.
After review and discussion please advise how staff should proceed with the Movie in the Park, the Country
Music Hoe Down, Kid Power with Rachel and if the summer events such as the kite making, geocaching,
zoomobile, bugs n critters be paid for and not charged a fee.
2012 Summer Events Budget
Budget
CostNet
$4,000
Budget
Zoomobile($325.00)
Kid Power with Rachael($450.00)
Dave Herzig (Kite Making)($136.00)
Meredith Moore (Kite Making)($20.00)
Rebecca Moore (Kite Making)($20.00)
Movie in the Park - Twilight Zone ($1,244.98)
Movie in the Park - Swank Motion Pic. ($344.35)
Paddleboarding 7 Registrations ($50x7)$350
Holly Evans Instructor Paddleboarding($350.00)
Kayaking - Three Rivers($150.00)
Kayaking - Registrations
Geocaching($180.00)
Safety Camp - T-shirts - (30 shirts)($147.00)
Safety Camp - Pizza (9 Pizza's)($112.10)
Crime Fund Sponsor for Pizza$112
Safety Camp Registrations (24kids x $20)$480
Safety Camp Helmet Grant - AAA Sponsored
Snacks & Drinks for Safety Camp ($100.00)
Lakewinds Giftcard for Safety Camp$75
Advertising($200.00)
American Legion Donation for Safety Camp$100
SSCC for Country Music Hoe-Down($1,100.00)
Kathe White - Bugs N Critters ($100.00)
Total:$5,117.10($4,979.43)$137.67
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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 Commissioners
From: Twila Grout – Park Coord./Admin. Asst.
Date: January 4, 2013
Re: Arctic Fever Snow Sculptures
I have attached a copy of the Arctic Fever Snow Sculpture registration.
Public Works has made the snow cubes in two different sizes. There are two different size snow cubes, a tall snow
cube that is 8’ x 4’ and a smaller cube that is 4’ x 8’. I have two registrations forms turned. One is for a small cube
and one for the taller cube.
If the Park Commission knows of anyone that would be interested in doing a sculpture, spread the word. The
registration form is on the Arctic Fever website.
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Staff sent out an email on December 21 with the to-do-list for the event. Listed below is the to-do list.
Kristi Anderson – SSCC Park Commission Arctic Fever Committee
Have bakers to bake pizza Get volunteers to help at event Will get pizza/beverages/paper
products
Set-up SSCC for event Fire Pit Will make registration form/map and
take registrations
Set-up where to vote on sculptures
Provide music
Park Commissioner, Bob Edmondson has received a few prizes for the snow sculpture. He has a $150 gift card from
Hazelwood. Team Liquor and Biella has also said that they would donate. If there are other businesses that you have
received donations for please let me or Julie Moore know and we can add them as a sponsor on the Arctic Fever
website.
Arctic Fever Snow Sculpture
Registration Form
Public Works will fill the cube with snow in locations at Badger Park (5745 Country Club Road).
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Teams can begin their sculpture the weekend of January 12 and work all week. Lights will be on in the
field at night until 10:00 p.m. so that teams can work on their sculpture. Sculptures are to be completed
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by Friday, January 18.
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Attendees will vote and prizes will be awarded Friday evening, January 18 at the Southshore
Community Center, 5735 Country Club Rd.
Yes! I would like to register for a snow cube
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Name of Team: ______________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:_______________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP Code: __________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Please check which size snow cube you would like:
We would like the small 4’ x 8’ snow cube
We would like the tall 8’ x 4’ snow cube
I AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE ARCTIC FEVER COMMITTEE, THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, INCLUDING STAFF AND PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONS AND CITY
COUNCIL, FOR ANY LIAIBILITY, DAMAGE, INJURY, VANDALISM, LOSS OR CLAIM THAT
OCCURS IN CONNECTION WITH SNOW SCULPTURE EVENT LOCATED AT BADGER PARK
5745 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD.
Signature_______________________________________________ Date________________________
Please forward completed form to:
City of Shorewood, c/o Twila Grout, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
Or Fax to 952-474-0128, or email to tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us
www.arcticfever.net
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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
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park Commission
FROM:
Brad Nielsen
DATE:
4 January 2013
RE:
Park “Summit” – South Lake Minnetonka
FILE NO.
405 (Park Commission)
First - Happy New Year!
One of the first items on our Work Program for 2103 is the scheduling of a gathering of Park
Commissioners from the South Lake area to discuss possible ways the four cities can work together in the
future. In reviewing the minutes at which this was last discussed, possible topics for this “Summit” could be:
1) things to partner on; 2) using each other’s assets; and 3) special events.
Of those three, the most discussed item was special events – at minimum, coordinating the scheduling of
various events (particularly in summer) and, ideally, joint efforts between the communities. Following are
some of the activities/events that Shorewood has initiated in the past:
Arctic Fever
Music in the Park
Safety Camp
Movie in the Park
MCE Activities
Step To It – Kickoff
Music in the Park for Kids
Some of these activities already enjoy multi-community participation and support (e.g. Arctic Fever and Step
To It). Based on past Park Commission discussions, staff feels that Music in the Park has the most interest
and promise. Shorewood has had some experience with this one, having had various degrees of success. In
addition, the City of Excelsior has held Music in the
Park on a weekly basis during summer months. They plan on limiting the number of their events next
summer to one per month in hopes of getting better bands. It seems there could be an opportunity to spread
this event around the South Lake, perhaps rotating the venue from city to city each month. This would
provide a broader market for the event, hopefully increasing participation. Each city could advertise and
promote the event, regardless of which community it was in on a given month.
Whether or not this event is something that could be shared with the other cities, staff has some suggestions
as to improving the event if Shorewood does end up going it alone:
1.Change the night of the event from Friday to mid-week. From input we have received, many people
go out of town on weekends, but are looking for things to do during the week. Excelsior, for
example, schedules their events for Tuesday evenings.
2.Determine a date for the event early in the year in order to secure a good band and to advertise the
event – then, advertise the event.
3.Coordinate with a food vendor. In the past, Famous Dave’s has been willing and popular.
With respect to a date for the Summit (should we call it something else?), staff suggests the fourth Tuesday
evening in February. There are already other meetings scheduled throughout January and late February
should give plenty of lead-time for the other cities. We also suggest an invitation letter with a copy of
whatever the Park Commission decides for an agenda.
Cc: Mayor and City Council
Bill Joynes
Twila Grout
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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 – Recreation Coordinator/Admin. Asst.
Date: January 4, 2013
Re: Agenda Item 7 – Work Program
Attached is a copy of the work program for 2013 with the updates made from the Park Commission meeting
in December for your review.
2013Work Program
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JanuaryFebruaryMarchApril MayJune JulyAugustSeptOctNovDec
SilverwoodSilverwood
Inspect & Make
Park Equipment
Recommendation
Skate Park -
Community Garden Fencing
Provide Sketch of Plots
Freeman
Eddy Station -
Painting/Staining of Eddy
Station
Badger
Rustic Trail Box Culvert :
1. Get Bids
2. Constructed by Contractor
Determine Planning for
Badger Park
Manor
Verso-Court Tennis Surface
Water Source for Gardens
Cathcart
Backboard for Basketball
Public Works will install
Hoop
Gideon Glen
Parking Lot & Signage:
1. Plans
2. Construction
All Parks
Park Summit meeting with
adjoining communities
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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, 2013
Re: Agenda Item 8 – Community Gardens
Planning Director, Brad Nielsen will be providing a sketch of the lot sizes at the Tuesday night meeting.
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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, 2013
Re: Agenda Item 9– Freeman / Badger Park Hockey Rink
Planning Director, Brad Nielsen will be providing information on the Freeman / Badger Park Hockey Rink at
the Tuesday night meeting.
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUES ROAD - SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331 -8927 m (952) 960 -7906
FAX (952).474 -0128 www.d.shomwood.mn.us ° dtyhail@d.shorcwocdmn.us
TO: Park Commission
FROM: Brad Nielsen
DATE: 8 January 2013
RE: Hockey Rink - Badger vs. Freeman
FILE NO. 405(Parks Master Plan)
First, let me apologize for not being at tonight's meeting. The good news, however is — Houston,
we have options!
Engineer Brown and I have prepared some sketches illustrating various alternatives for locating a
hockey rink at Freeman Park (see Exhibits A -D). Following are brief comments on the four
alternatives:
Exhibit A shows the current Master PIan for Freeman Park As we have discussed previously, the
proposed location of the hockey rink disiupts the drainage pattern in that portion of the park.
Grades are too subtle to mitigate with storm sewer.
Exhibit B suggests an alternative that would place the hockey rink over the north end of the parking
lot. This option extends the rink over the existing utility lines and would necessitate relocation of
the utilities. It would also require replacement of lost parking spaces. All of which is considerably
more expensive than simply rebuilding the 'rink at Badger.
Exhibit C is a second alternative that places the hockey rink where the proposed tennis courts
would have been, in place of the northerly most ball field. This area is relatively flat already and
relates well to the warming house. It would require finding a different location for the proposed
tennis courts. This alternative is similar in cost to rebuilding a new rink at Badger, with the
exception of new lighting, which has been estimated at $50,000.
Exhibit D is similar to Alternative 2 (Exhibit C), assuming there is nothing magic about
eliminating the ball field south of Eddy Station versus the northerly ball field. It is worth noting
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Memorandum
Re: Hockey Rink— Badger vs. Preerman
8 January 2013
that the proposed tennis courts could be accommodated immediately south of the proposed hockey
rink, with good proximity to the parking lot.
What all of this does is present the Park Commission with options and opens up the discussion
regarding the design of Badger Park The Commission does not have to struggle with whether or
not to have a hockey rink — it appears that a rink can be accommodated in either location.
Cc: Debbie Siakel
Bill Joynes
Larry Brown
Paul Homby
Bruce DeJong
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