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11-25-14 Park Comm MtgCITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2014 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING A. Roll Call Hartmann(September) Mangold(December) Dietz(July)(Nov- tentative) Sawtell(October) Ische(August)_ B. Review Agenda 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2014 — (Att. - 92A) 3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR 4. FOLLOW -UP ON THE FOLLOWING PARK ITEMS A. ARCTIC FEVER B. SPORTS ORGANIZATION USER FEES - (Att. - 94B) C. CONCESSION AGREEMENT D. PARK DEDICATION FEES 5 UPDATE ON PARK TO -DO -LIST PLAN - (Att. - 95) 6. PARK BUDGET COMPARISION WITH OTHER CITIES - (Att. - 96) 7. PARK SURVEYS - (Att. - 97) 8. DETERMINE LIAISON FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY COUNCIL MEETINGS - (Att. - 98) 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. Staff • Gideon Glen Improvements 11. ADJOURN Liaison for City Council Meeting on December 8th is Commissioner Mangold CITY OF SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 MINUTES 1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING Chair Mangold convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. A. Roll Call Present: Chair Mangold, Commissio Ische; City Council Liaison Absent: None B. Review Agenda Hartmann moved to approve the agenda as amended: Sawtell seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 -0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Park Commission Meeting Mi Commissioner Ische movedf to approve the amended: Page 4 of 6, — change ' gentence to service. Dietz seconded the motion.' .Motion c: 3. MATTER'FROM none. 4. ARCTIC FEVER SNOW S 2A 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD SHOREWOOD CITY HALL 7:00 P.M. Sawtell, and �r Nielsen iscussion of irrigation systems. 9, 2014, rtes of the September 9, 2014 meeting as : Nielsen suggested a hard surface level of EVENT — JANUARY 16, 2015 Sue Davis was present and updated the Commission on activities planned for the 2015 Arctic Fever. Hartmann stated s'mores and cocoa should be available at the sculpture event. Hartmann stated the fire pit should be located in a more centralized location. She stated there will be a need for a dog sled operator. Mangold stated there is also a need for mobile fire pits. Ische asked if there is any reason why this event is over a 3 -day weekend as he believed there would be better attendance if it were held another weekend. Mangold stated this could be brought up with the committee. 5. DETERMINE PARK MEETING DATE FOR NOVEMBER AS NOVEMBER 11 IS A HOLIDAY PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 Mangold stated our meetings are the second Tuesday of the month. In November it will be Veterans Day. The meeting will be rescheduled to Tuesday, November 25. 6. CONCESSION AGREEMENT Mangold stated there are few changes to the agreement from the one in effect this year. Nielsen stated he even comes to smaller events, and he has been very reliable. Dietz stated it is unusual he is paid after the season is over and asked what the reason is. He also asked in the termination clause if it should be clearer when it relates to payment status. He also asked if commercial liability is per incident or for total. Nielsen stated he was unsure of the insurance but would find out. Mangold stated the payment should remain as is if that is what has been done in the past. Woodruff believed the City Attorney should look Ische asked if there was any information provided on what kind of revenue comes from the concession stand. Woodruff stated the Council has not looked at that. The City owns the agreement so the City would replace anything that, breaks. Ische stated there is nothing in the contract regarding,being current with Department of Health regulations. Nielsen stated he will also check into that. He stated he will come back to the next meeting with answers. 7. REVIEW PARK SUMMIT GROUP No meeting was held due to a lack of quorum. Mangold stated it doesn't appear that we are making much progress with the other cities. Woodruff suggested the City Council be asked what the next step 8. GIDEON GLEN PARKING /SIGN UPDATE Nielsen stated a bid was received for culvert placement, parking lot, and signage. He stated the bid was extremely high. He stated there is a possibility Public Works could do some portion of the work. A small-sized contracting company could possibly be hired to install the needed curb. Mangold stated his biggest question is how the culvert work would be funded. Nielsen stated it would be funded through a drainage account. The Park Commission should look at the parking lot and signage. They discussed the original amount funded for this project. Mangold asked if this would be seen again or if it would be lumped into another project. Nielsen stated that it is a possibility. 2 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 Ische asked if staff could do the culvert work. Nielsen stated he would discuss this with Public Works. Woodruff suggested it be added to another project such as the Smithtown Trail project. He didn't think a single contractor would be excited about installing a culvert or curb. Commissioners discussed whether it could wait another year. Dietz stated it is better for the parks to be marked rather than unmarked. Woodruff stated it was not supposed to be a park when it was first created. He stated there are things that need to be done before it can be a park. Mangold stated the issue is that most people park at the didn't think that would be done in the future as that is a Ische believed there would be a higher expectation believed it would be worth it to maintain the trail u Council. Sawtell discussed his concerns about con urged them to discuss this with the City Council. Dietz asked if the City can maintain the trl the expectation is. Woodruff suspected tl If the Park Commission thinks this should Dietz moved that this is a v seconded the motion. Moti 9. SILVERWOOD'PA Commissioners reviewed the exactly where it is shown'. Nielsen stated the bench ove the neighbors are not in favor oppose the trail'heing "in the isn't near any housing., Corn ea for the ied 4 -1. 11 I . ildipg "next door. Nielsen stated he ig to be a liquor store. -ep if there is a sign at' the site. Dietz have the commitment from the City 'putting-6 f this project. ,Woodruff it wash out. Nielsen stated we tell them what intenance is a IoW priority for Public Works. •ity3 they need to tell the City Council. y and there should be signage. Sawtell ;old voted against the motion. plan. He stated most of the structures are eking the pond could be a possible Boy Scout project. He stated 'the trail. Woodruff stated there are neighbors who adamantly ack yards ". He stated the shorter trail that terminates at the pond sioners and staff discussed trail locations in the park. Mangold asked if there is 'a period of time when Badger Park isn't available for skating if Silverwood would be an option for maintenance. Ische asked if the City maintains any skating areas on bodies of water. Nielsen stated they do at Manor Park. Woodruff stated there was also a discussion with TKDA about the accessibility of the trail that goes from the well house being handicapped accessible. He recalled it could not be. 3 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 Nielsen asked if the Commission would support putting in the benches so that the Boy Scouts could be scheduled. He also discussed the possibility of having a park donation program. Ische discussed the programs associated with memorial programs. Mangold stated it is a great idea, but there needs to be a strong program developed ahead of time. He recommended there being a specific plan developed first. Mangold asked for suggestions about what can be added to the park. Woodruff stated goose droppings still are a problem. Ische stated he is all for the benches, but if there isn't a trail to it; it wouldn't work. Nielsen stated the Scouts could construct a rustic trail Mangold stated the retaining walls are starting to show, their age. He didn't see any mayor items that we are moving toward. 10. SOUTHSHORE SKATE PARK. SURVEY Mangold stated there weren't a whole lot of r( split with the usage. Mangold stated a skate parks a destination. more usable. The question is whether it is not is in bad condition. Hartmann b stated we ni The were received were ted adding one new element might make it used because of lack of interest or because it I now are concrete and not wood. She look like. Hartmann stated it appeared from the,survey the community garden should be expanded. Nielsen stated that'is on our radar. Mangold believed whenever it fills up, the next year it should be expanded. Commissioners discussed doa' park locations and amenities. Mangold believed it wound be less costly to repair the skate park than it would be to tear it completely out. Ische stated adding another element to the skate park might be an option. Mangold asked whether the Commission believed it should be upgraded or removed. Hartmann believed it is done, and kids are doing other things now. She didn't know what should be put in its place. 0 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 Sawtell suggested a basketball court. Hartmann suggested picnic tables. Nielsen stated Deephaven and Greenwood chipped in on the beginning installation. Woodruff stated Deephaven and Greenwood should be asked for their ideas. Nielsen asked if there is a skateboarding club in the area. Nielsen suggested taking pictures of nearby skate parks. Mangold also suggested contacting the Third Lair. Woodruff also suggested talking to Mound where there is a skate park near their city hall. Ische stated other ideas include a BMX track or a place to use remote control cars /trucks. Hartmann suggested it be a passive green space. Ische asked if there would be a benefit to having a playground for community garden users' kids. Mangold stated Highway 7 holds this park back from'm4ny activities. Woodruff asked if the Commission has a budgetary notion °cif what it would cost to rehab the skate park. Mangold believed it would be about $300 per sheet. Woodruff stated that would be about $6,000 which is not a small budget item. Hartmann believed the people who use the park should be asked what should be added. She believed if a new structure costs the same as a rehab, we should go the new structure route. Mangold believed the garden should be expanded until the point where we can discuss removing the skate park structure. Nielsen stated the panel replacement'could be a spring project. In the meantime we can look for a feature to add. half of the people surveyed think the skate park should remain. Sawtell asked if Brown reviewed the skeleton of the skate park facility to see what shape it is in. Nielsen stated he would check; Hartmann stated therd'is also a need for an estimate of the asphalt work. Woodruff stated there needs to be information provided for the City Council's review of CIP projects at a future meeting. Dietz suggested a survey be done for each park every month. Mangold believed they should be done quarterly to avoid being overwhelmed. Ische stated then you need to be committed to doing something. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 Woodruff stated the Commission needs to be careful when asking questions. Dietz stated it is important to get a sense of what should and should not be done with the parks. Woodruff stated it is important that the questions asked give answers that are actionable. Hartmann suggested park surveys be an item on the next agenda, and there needs to be a park update in all the newsletters. 11. SPORTS ORGANIZATION USER FEE Commissioners reviewed sports organization user fees. Ische stated he was disappointed to find out that it is has stated $10 a person is too much. Woodruff believed the fee is very low. Hartmann charge. Nielsen agreed to canvass other cities. Commissioners discussed fees charged b as football, charge more per person. Ische asked how many soccer fields are at crosswise they play on them for smaller ki Hartmann stated lacr Mangold stated he nE believed it goes in'thi of the general fund. check with Finance a 12 G WITH Nielsen stated staff met wi They reminded us that the and tree trimming, and Shy Summit meeting with Cha: doing something different. stated hockey cities more active games, such there are three full-size; collected on any of the park budget reports. Woodruff he Council budgets park maintenance which comes out is something we should be tracking. Nielsen agreed to ere it is located in the budget. OF CHANHASSEN STAFF REGARDING CATHCART the Chanhassen administrator and mayor to discuss Cathcart Park. is an existing agreement where they take care of lawn maintenance ;wood takes care of capital improvements. There will be a Park assen in April to review the agreement and discuss the possibility of Mangold asked if we would have an opportunity to review the agreement in advance. Nielsen stated it would be reviewed. Commissioners discussed the maintenance of the park. Nielsen didn't know if Chanhassen maintains the ball fields. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 Mangold stated it is great they are open to discussion. Nielsen stated a perimeter trail was suggested at Cathcart, and Chanhassen thought that was a great idea. Mangold asked if we know what their park dedication fees are in Chanhassen. Nielsen stated that is not known, but he would find out. Woodruff suggested a list of what they want to get out of the meeting be prepared prior to the April meeting. 13. NEW BUSINESS Mangold stated he wanted to make sure the City's irrigation' system has a rain sensor. If there isn't one, it would be a good move on our part to upgrade. Nielsen stated we have one at the Public Safety building. He believed there is one at the ball field at Ffeoman Park. He stated it would be added to Badger Park. 14. STAFF AND LIAISON A. City Council Woodruff updated the Commission on recent City C about sending a letter to the four other cities to rclini ownership should the building ever be sold. There v regarding a trail. The feasibility report for the Smith- There is another snag on the trail in Excelsior due to most of the parks. A copper sulfate treatment was d a permit to add potash. the meeting at 9:10 No report 15. ADJO TES ncil activity. He indicated there was discussion sh their ownership and maintain an equity be a meeting with residents around Galpin Lake vn trail will be presented at the next meeting. ,or soil conditions. Clover has been planted in in Christmas Lake. They are still trying to get Sawtell moved, Dietz seconded, to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of October 14, 2014 at 9:13 p.m. Motion carried 4 -0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Clare T. Link 7 4B CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 • 952- 474 -3236 UM2 Fax: 952- 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mmus • cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us To: Park Commission From: Twila Grout — Park & Rec Coordinator /Admin. Asst. Reviewed by: Brad Nielsen - Planning Director Date: November 18, 2014 Re: Field User Fee Comparison At the previous Park commission Meeting, the Park Commission asked staff to investigate if other cities charge their sports organization a `user fee' for field space. Currently, the City of Shorewood attaches a $10 per person/per season `user fee' to the rosters provided by the Sports Organizations each season to help offset minimal maintenance costs for the fields, administrative needs, and facility improvements. Staff contacted many cities to see if they charge a user fee. Staff did receive responses from some cities. See the attached spreadsheet showing what other cities charge. Staff checked and the user fee goes into the general fund to off -set maintenance costs. The park dedication fees go into the park fund and not the general fund. Sports Organization User Fee (November 2014 City Fee Notes $10 per person /per season_ Tournaments and camps charged under separate field rental fee_ Plymouth Yes Chanhassen No They do not charge a user fee_ Tonka Bay No They do not charge a user fee_ $12.00 per player /per season Farmington Yes $5 per player /per season "admin Lakeville Yes fee"_ Maple Grove No They do not charge a user fee_ Apple Valley No They charge for tournaments_ $5 per resident and $S per non- resident for the major athletic associations_ The smaller athletic associations opt to pay their standard field rental fee for each game they reserve in their parks_ Brooklyn Park Yes $11 user fee per person plus a $1 inclusion fee which supports all athletic associations with sign language interpreters, one to one aides and follow -up_ Edina Yes $7 per player fee for field use_ Tournament fee of $340 per weekend for the main sports complex_ West St_ Paul Yes Mound No The school district charges the city $10 /participant to use Inver Grove Heights No district facilities_ They have agreements with the youth sports associations that they agree to pay the city $17 /participant_ If they do not pay for the use of the fields for regular practices /games, they pay for materials and some of the staff time for special events such as tournaments_ Shakopee Yes Parks - To Do Item Urgent 30 Days 90 Days CIP PW Contract Watch Freeman Park Hockey rink locations X Summer uses for hockey rink X Ball field fence near Eddy Station repair /replace X X X Small shelter will be wrapped x x Adjust new fences to ground X X Concerns about turf; water to site; spigot X X Replace drinking fountain at concession stand X X Concrete work needed (Concession) X Pave gravel trail from concession, between fields (in conjunction with grading /drainage) x Asphalt trail X Concrete around Eddy Station X Cathcart Park Park intent X Parking issues X Lighting replacement X Drainage -west side of hockey rink x Herbicide usage Cleanup around tennis court X X Add material -small playground (mulch) X X Screen coiled electric line x x Crescent Beach Clean /rake sand X X E -coli - notice to residents 05/14/14 Gideon Glen Remove silt fence X X Parking lot X X Sign X X Badger Park X Park improvements Field maintenance discussion Rustic trail crossing X X Drainage issues Tennis court fence X X Repair playground equipment X X Tennis court resurface X X Parks - To Do Item Ur ent 30 Days 90 Days CIP PW Contract Manor Park Rain gutters on shelter building (Joe /Paul) x x Plygrd - separate rock from rubber; blow leaves x x Trim large willow x x Consider drain tile for low area east of plygrd 2 YR x Trim grass edges - volleyball ASAP x x Repaint tennis backboard /replace white stripe x x Add loop trail to CIP; mow path for now x x Consider more challenging play equipment x Drag ball field infield; weed control x x Park rules sign - replace x x x Rain garden west of parking lot x x x Skate Park x Replace panels on ramps as needed x x Weeds in pavement cracks x x Video surveillance sign - real? Tim Keane - Liability Informal survey re use /value of skate park x x Revisit concept of dog park (following survey) x Expand community garden x Si Iverwood Park Remove large ash tree east of shelter x New bench - north of swings, east of shelter x x Eagle Scout Repair, straighten retaining wall west of court x ? Christmas lake Access Replace faded signs x Planning Empty compost bin; replace sign x Planning Add dock to long -term maint /CIP x All Parks Expected life span of fencing x Consider certifying PW for weed spraying x Remove "volunteers" from spruce x x Remove "dead heads" and "widowmakers" ASAP x x Lock message boards; more info (e.g. rules) ASAP Planning Update park facilities inventory x Planning Park Finance Comparison November 2014 City Population Bud et Park Exp Park Chanhassen $10,103,249 $2,000,000 20 Chaska $12,063,473 $540,847 4.5 Deephaven $2,683,876 $75,350 2.8 Delano $3,062,065 $1,009,720 33 Eden Prairie $40,688,305 $10,200,809 25 Edina $34,992,975 $1,357,639 3.9 Golden Valley $15,889,565 $2,223,665 14 Maple Grove $38,799,975 $5,120,175 13 Minnetonka $33,851,400 $2,798,600 8 Minnetonka Beach $773,868 $20,669 2.7 Page 1 Park Fees S.F. $5800; 2 F $5000; Comm $7000/ac S.F.$6500; other $5500; Comm $11,500/ac S. F.$5000; M F$5000; Comm $7100/ac 11 % of fair market value of land Park Finance Comparison November 2014 Minnetrista $4,326,029 $131,161 3 5 -15% dep on density; Comm 5 %; No more than $25,000 /lot Mound $5,574,599 $624,219 11 Orono $6,795,355 $227,948 3.4 8 % mkt val; Min $3250/lot; Max $5550/du; Max $13,875 Comm Plymouth $41,862,852 $6,481,705 5 Res $6500 /du; Nonres $8000 /ac Shorewood $4,515,348 $225,716 5 8% land or; Res $5000 /du; Comm $5000/20,000 sq.ft Spring Park $1,066,050 $39,750 3.7 Tonka Bay $1,149,085 $73,720 6.4 $1100 /lot Victoria $3,633,932 $835,139 23 11% of mkt val; $2500 park improvement fee? Wayzata $4,454,370 $489,590 11 Res 10% land; Comm 6% land; $2500 or 10% whichever Page 2 Shorewood, MN Citizen Survey 2011 Report of Results Table 2: Communitv Characteristics Please rate each of the Populations following under i00 relate to Shorewood as a whole. i Excellent Good Fair Poor Total J comparison comparison Air quality 42% 51% 6% 1% 100% Much above Much above Quality of overall natural environment in Shorewood 41% 50% 8% 1% 100% Much above Much above Overall image /reputation of Shorewood 35% 55% 10% 0% 100% Much above Much above Educational opportunities 40% 46% 12% 2% 100% Much above Much above Ease of car travel in Shorewood 25% 57% 16% 2% 100% Much above Much above Overall appearance of - -- Shorewood 21% 61% 17% 1% 100% Much above Much above Recreational opportunities 28% 52% 17% 2% 100% Much above i Much above Opportunities to attend family - oriented events /activities 21% 55% 22% 3% 100% NA NA Opportunities to volunteer 18% 56% 24% 3% 100% Similar Similar Availability of open space 249,61 49% 239% 4% 100% NA NA Opportunities to attend Southshore Community Center I activities 25% 47% 22% 6% 100% NA NA Traffic flow on major streets 12% 57% 26% 4% 100% Much above Much above Opportunities to participate In social events and activities 17% 53% G 27% 3% 100% Much above ! Much above Opportunities for senior /older adult activities 20% 49% 28% 4% 100% NA NA Variety of housing opportunities 14% 54% 26% 6% 100% Much above Much above Opportunities to participate in community matters 16% 53% 27% 4% 100% Above Above Ease of bicycle travel in Shorewood 23% 44% 21% 12% 100% Much above Much above Availability of paths and walking trails 29% 38% 23% 10% 100% Much above Much above Ease of access to shopping opportunities 19% 44% 30% 7% 100% NA NA Sense of community 15% 46% 33% 6% 100% Similar Below Ease of walking in Shorewood 24% 33% 27% 16% 100% Similar Much below Availability of affordable quality child care 17% 40% 30% 13% 100% Much above Much above Availability of affordable quality housing 9% 44% 3596 12% 100% Much above Much above Page 9 Shorewood, MN Citizen Survey 2011 Report of Results Participation in the Community Several questions on the survey measured respondents' level of participation in a number of events and activities in Shorewood. The community activities respondents most frequently participated in were recycling used paper, cans, bottles or cardboard from their home (96% reported having done this at least once in the last 12 month period), reading the Shore Report (95 %), providing help to a friend or neighbor (94 %) and visiting a Shorewood park (87 %). Sixty -five percent of residents said they had recycled used paper, cans, bottles or cardboard more than 26 times in the last 12 months. Volunteering their time to some group or activity in Shorewood (27% had done this at least once in the last 12 months), attending a meeting of a local elected official or other local public meeting (24 %) and participating in a club or civic group in Shorewood (19 %) were the activities with the lowest rates of participation. For seven of the 12 activities listed, two - thirds or more of respondents said that they had never participated. All of the activities were available for comparison to the benchmarks. Shorewood residents reported much higher rates of participation in recycling used paper, cans, bottles or cardboard and reading the City newsletter when compared to both benchmarks. Residents visited the City's website with similar frequency when compared to jurisdictions across the US and visited more compared to jurisdictions with a population size of less than 10,000. The frequency with which Shorewood respondents provided help to a friend or neighbor and visited a park in Shorewood was similar to the national and small city benchmarks. Residents reported lower or much lower rates of participation in all other activities when compared to the benchmarks. Table 5: Communi Recycled used paper, cans, bottles or cardboard from vour home Read the Shore Report - the city newsletter Visited the Shorewood Web site (at www.ci.shorewood.mn.us) — - -- -- - -- Participated in a recreation program or i activity G00% 'oi Watched a meeting of local elected officials or other Shorewood - sponsored public j meeting on cable television, the Internet or other media I FQ0/ 11(t_ I Qot_ got 10i Participated in religious or spiritual - -- - -- activities in Shorewood �n% 7oi coi cot 110. 1nno. ... Volunteered your time to some group or activity in Shorewood Attended a meeting of local elected officials or other local nublic meetina Participated in a club or civic group in Shorewood R1% i R0/ go/ I 20% 1 ')oi ! lnnoi AA.._t ..- - -- Page 15 Shorewood, MN Citizen Survey 2011 Report of Results Residents were asked to select all the specific Shorewood programs and events in which they had participated over the last 12 months. Sixty percent of residents said they had not participated in any of the programs or events listed on the survey. Music in the Park had the highest rates of participation, with 23% saying they had attended in the last 12 months. Ten percent or fewer mentioned having participated in any of the other programs or events. Figure 9: Participation in Community Programs and Events Music in the Park Arctic Fever MCE Summer Rec Program Free Fridays in Freeman Oktoberfest Tennis at Badger Kayaking Movie in the Park Garden Fair Art /Paint Classes Safety Camp Youth Cooking Classes Skateboarding Camp None of these All of these 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Percent of respondents Totals may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one response. Page 17 Shorewood, MN Citizen Survey 2011 Report of Results When asked to select each City recreation facility they had used in the 12 months prior to the survey, 80% of respondents said they had used the paths and trails in Shorewood. One -third reported using playground equipment (38 %) and about one - quarter said they had used the ice skating area (26 %) or the warming house (22 %). Less than 20% of respondents said they had used the other recreation facilities. Fourteen percent mentioned that they had not used any of the City recreation facilities in the 12 months prior to the survey. Paths / trails Playground equipment Ice skating area Warming house Picnic tables / grills Tennis court Baseball field Picnic shelter Multi -use building Volleyball court None of these All of these Figure 10: Use of City Recreation Facilities 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Percent of respondents Totals may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one response. Page 18 Shorewood, MN Citizen Survey 2011 Report of Results The importance of potential projects related specifically to parks and recreation also were evaluated. One - third or more of respondents believed that each of the seven potential park and recreation projects was "not at all important" and one - quarter or less said that each was "essential' or "very important." Those deemed the most important were programs for seniors and older adults (25% "essential' or "very important "), lights on ball fields at Freeman Park (19 %) and new recreation or Community Center programs (18 %). Less than one -fifth of residents said that the other potential park and recreation programs were at least "very important." Table 13: Importance of Potential Park and Recreation Programs for seniors and older adults Lights on ball fields at Freeman Park 5% 4% 2% 20% 15% 16% 41% 39% 41% 34% 42% 41% 100% 100% 100% New recreational /Community Center programs Updated skate park facilities 2% 11% 38% 48% 100% Lights on tennis courts 3% 9% 33% 55% 100% Additional basketball courts 2% 6% ' 25% 66% 1009/. New tennis courts at Badger Park 1% 61 i 32% 62% 100% Figure 24: Ratings of Importance of Potential Park and Recreation Projects Programs for seniors and older adults Lights on ball fields at Freeman Park New recreational /Community Center programs Updated skate park facilities Lights on tennis courts Additional basketball courts New tennis courts at Badger Park 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Percent "essential" or "very important" Page 36 SHOREWOOD SPRING 2009 PARK SURVEY Please tell us about your most recent visit to our park. • We live at the Ponds (must be over 62 years old). We walk on path trail often. The ball players and there families keep it clean! No reason not to let them have advertising on fences if it will help them get money to keep up ball fields. They (ball players) are the only kids in shape. What is wrong with our thinking!!!!! • Freeman Park — Wonderful Park! Great trails! Great swings! — I would be joyous to see the addition of some simple old- fashioned teeter - totters, more swings (large ones), and old- fashioned merry -go- round! What parks do you visit most? 2 Badger Park 8 Cathcart Park 12 Freeman Park 1 South Shore Community Park(Skateboard Pk) 5 Manor Park 4 Silverwood Park What age ranges in your household visit the parks? 3 Under 5 6 5 -12 3 13 -17 1 18 -24 4 25 -44 7 45 -64 1 65+ What Activities do you and /or a member of the household use when you visit the park? Check all that apply. 8 Playground Equipment 6 Picnic Tables/ Grills T Picnic Shelter 7 Tennis Court 1 Volleyball Court 1 Added Slidding 5 Baseball Field 5 Warming House 6 Ice Skating Area 3 Multi -use Building 8 Paths / Trails So that funds are best utilized what additions or improvements do you feel would be considered priority. Rate from 1 -6 with 1 being highest priority. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Renovate Tennis Courts 3 0 2 1 1 3 Update Lighting at Rinks 1 0 0 2 1 0 Add Picnic Shelters 2 0 1 0 1 2 Add Restrooms / Drinking Fountains 5 3 0 0 0 1 More Community Events 3 0 1 2 0 1 Playground Equipment Updated 3 2 0 0 1 3 Comments: • Simple yet safe old- fashioned teeter - totters, high swings, & merry -go- rounds Are there any amenities that are not currently offered that you would like to see? Check all that apply. 5 Drinking Fountains 6 Bike Racks 6 Restrooms 1 Trails 5 Recycling Comments: Picnic Table / Grills 4 Community Garden 1 Other • Recycling next to trash cans would be good (Maybe there already are some in certain areas ?). Community vegetable garden would be a good thing! — I am unaware if there are any available at this time. Maybe a certain day and /or times of days where upon there could be "off- leash" dog walking in Freeman Park! • Skating rink at Silverwood and water park at Silverwood like Oak Park in SLP. Parks in General: Agree Park Signs are visible 10 Lights are working properly 8 Parks are well groomed 11 Picnic Shelters are clean 10 Play equipment is in good condition 9 The sports fields are level and in playable condition 9 Parks are Easy to Locate 10 Disagree Neither 4 5 2 2 4 4 Are you interested in volunteer opportunities for Shorewood Park Events such as Arctic Fever, Adopt -A- Garden? Yes 4 No 10 Would you like to be added to Shorewood's e-mail list to learn about upcoming events? Yes 6 No 6 Comments: • Parks are in pretty good shape. Manor Parks tennis court not perfect, but sure works. Bathrooms always nice put porta potty in at parks in emergency. We all should cut back -not spend. • Here's a thought: Shorewood buys the Center. Center becomes part of the parks system — a win win for all! • We built our home in 1972. We have lived in Shorewood for a good many years. I would be happy to volunteer in anyway. We live on Enchanted Point. Enchanted Point was dug up to put sewer in. We do not have black top ever since. We have been assessed like everyone else. For roads, storm sewer, we pay extra for dry hydrant and extra for underground phone and electric. We are getting calls all the time for the center rental. Plus our taxes go up 20% every year, like everyone else, I hope. Thank you for the survey. P.S. I am glad we like nature and live in a residential neighborhood. With out a commercial yacht club next door. • Thank -you for all you do for these wonderful parks! • Cathcart play equipment is a huge danger to young children. It is too high of a tower with NO side rails to protect a small child from falling. Please go there and see for yourself. I have seen and helped kids from falling. It needs to be replaced! ASAP. CITY OF SHOREWOOD 1; 5755 Country Club Road • Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 • 952- 474 -3236 UM2 Fax: 952- 474 -0128 • www.ci.shorewood.mmus • cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us To: Park Commission From: Twila Grout — Park & Rec Coord. /Administrative Assistant Date: November 19, 2014 Re: Determine Liaison for City Council Meetings for January and Febaruary Listed below are the dates of the City Council meetings for January and February. January 12'' - Will be reporting on Park Commission meeting of December 9th. January 26h - Will be reporting on Park Commission meeting of January 13''. February 23h - Will be reporting on Park Commission meeting of February I Oh 0 Once the commission has determined who will be the liaison to the above meetings a schedule will be made and distributed to the Park Commission.