041321 Park Packet
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 7:00 PM
Due to the Centers for Disease Control's recommendation limiting the number of people
present at a meeting, and pursuant to MN Statute §13D.02, the Shorewood Parks
Commission meetings will be held by electronic means. For those wishing to listen live
to the meeting, please go to ci.shorewood.mn.us/current meeting for the meeting link.
Contact the city at 952.960.7900 during regular business hours with questions. For link
issues at meeting time, call 952.960.7906.
AGENDA
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
A. Roll Call
Hirner____
Gallivan____
Schmid____
Tauer____
Heinz____
Council Liaison Siakel____
B. Review Agenda
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes from March 9, 2021 – (Att.-#2A)
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
(This portion of the meeting allows members of the public the opportunity to bring up items that are not on
the agenda. Each speaker has a maximum of three minutes to present their topic. Multiple speakers may
not bring up the same points. No decisions would be made on the topic at the meeting except that the item
may be deferred to staff or the City Council for more information.)
4. NEW BUSINESS
A Determine Liaisons to City Council Meetings – (Att.-#4A)
B. Review Results of the Park Survey for Adult/Senior Activities – (Att.-#4B)
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Silverwood Park Playground – (Att.-#5A)
B. Update on Badger Park Grand Opening – (Att.-#5B)
C. Determine Movie for Movie in the Park – (Att.-#5C)
6. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS/UPDATES
A. City Council
B. Staff
Galpin Lake/South of Highway 7 – Safe Routes to School Planning Grant for
Trail.
7. ADJOURN
Liaison for City Council Meeting on April 26 is Commissioner Gallivan
#2A
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB RD
PARK COMMISSION MEETING SHOREWOOD CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Vice-Chair Hirner convened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Schmid (arrived at 7:09), Hirner, Gallivan, Heinz,
and Tauer; City Council Liaison Siakel; Parks and Recreation
Director Grout; Planning Director Darling
B. Introduction of New Park Commissioners Samantha Tauer and James
Heinz
Commissioner Tauer gave a brief overview of her background and how she came to be involved
in serving on the Commission.
Commissioner Heinz introduced himself and gave an overview of his experience at the University
of Minnesota and his interest in serving the City as part of the Parks Commission.
C. Review Agenda
Gallivan moved to approve the agenda as written. Heinz seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Motion carried 4-0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2021
Gallivan moved to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting as written. Hirner
seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – all. Motion carried 4-0.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
There were none.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Elect Chair and Vice Chair
Gallivan moved to appoint Mike Hirner to serve as Chair of the Parks Commission. Heinz
seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote – Ayes – all. Motion carried 4-0.
Gallivan moved to appoint Commissioner Gallivan to serve as Vice-Chair of the Parks
Commission. Hirner seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – all. Motion carried 4-0.
B. Update on Summer Programs
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Parks and Recreation Director Grout gave an overview of the programs for summer 2021 and
stated that there are some places that are not doing off-site classes due to COVID-19. She noted
the options for Movie in the Park and a list of what movies the City has already shown.
Chair Hirner asked what the pricing for Movie in the Park would be and whether there was a
pricing difference between a new movie and an older movie.
Parks and Recreation Director Grout explained that the newer movies cost around $400-$450
and the older movies are around $380, so there is not a huge price difference.
Commissioner Gallivan asked if attendance was different for Movie in the Park during 2020 due
to COVID-19 as compared to previous years. He noted that the City chose an older, throwback
type movie last year.
Parks and Recreation Director Grout stated that the City had a nice turnout last year, despite
COVID and stated that quite a few people came up to her and thanked her for choosing that older
movie.
Commissioner Gallivan stated that because it was so popular, he is a bit more inclined to once
again choose a throwback type film.
The Commission discussed movie options for Movie in the Park.
Heinz moved to select E.T. as the movie for Movie in the Park. Gallivan seconded the
motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – all. Motion carried 5-0.
The Commission discussed possible dates for the Movie in the Park event.
Hirner moved to select August 27, 2021 as the date for the Movie in the Park. Gallivan
seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – all. Motion carried 5-0.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Silverwood Park Playground
Planning Director Darling noted that there was an error in the quote amount for engineered wood
fiber surface plus geotextile roll and the previous estimate should be $7,127, not $5,729 as
indicated in the report. The total difference is also reduced accordingly.
Chair Hirner stated that this change basically makes the cost from old to new about the same for
that line item. He noted that the swing set structure has been changed to a single post design on
each end and asked what the lifetime of that type of structure would be compared to the double
pole on each end design. He stated that he felt perhaps the two-post U-shaped type would be
sturdier.
Planning Director Darling stated that she assumes that the warranty would be the same for either,
but can ask that question of the manufacturer.
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Commissioner Gallivan explained to the new Commissioners that within the CIP the City had
budgeted $240,000 for addressing the slides and the playground at Silverwood Park.
Planning Director Darling gave an overview of items that were not included in the estimate that
may change the price, such as erosion control and removal of the existing pea rock.
The Commission reviewed the revised proposal for the Silverwood Park playground equipment.
Planning Director Darling explained that because the Park Commission had asked to remove one
of the platforms from the main structure, that reduced the size of the safety zones so she was
able to add a free-standing piece of equipment such as the duck that is shown.
There was consensus of the Commission to include the double slide at the end of the
playground equipment.
The Commission discussed the potential removal of the existing sidewalk near the bottom of the
slides.
Commissioner Gallivan asked about ADA compliance within the City’s parks.
Planning Director Darling stated that Manor Park is wheelchair accessible; Freeman South is
handicapped accessible which means you can get a wheelchair out to the structures even though
the structure itself is not wheelchair accessible; Badger Park is handicapped accessible and you
can get a wheelchair all the way out to the structure and the structures are designed to be ADA
accessible but it is not wheelchair accessible; there is an adaptive swing in Manor with a hard
surface for the wheelchair; and in Badger there is an adaptive swing for handicapped accessibility
as well as the Merry-Go-All.
Commissioner Gallivan asked if any of the swings being proposed for Silverwood would be
accessible like in Freeman South and Badger Parks.
Planning Director Darling explained that the proposed adapted chair swing would be handicapped
adaptive.
The Commission discussed the possibility of rotating the proposed swing configuration so the
adaptable chair swing is closest to the sidewalk. They discussed the finalized costs that are still
needed and things that Public Works may be able to take care in order to keep the price down.
Planning Director Darling explained the musical instrument component to the equipment and
noted that it seem as though the City could be getting a lot drums and asked if the Commission
would like to make a change to this.
Chair Hirner asked if there was a different instrument that could be included rather than so many
drums. He stated that he would like to see the musical components moved closer to the sidewalk
in order to enable someone in a walker or wheelchair to be more easily be able to reach them.
Planning Director Darling stated that she will check with the contractor to see if there is something
that could be swapped out for some of the drums.
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Commissioner Gallivan asked if Planning Director Darling was looking for feedback on colors for
the structures tonight.
Planning Director Darling stated that it would be nice if the Commission could give some basic
input on the colors.
The Commission discussed color options for equipment and the possibility of keeping the color
scheme consistent throughout the City parks. They discussed the option of switching out the
canopies from fabric to steel in order to have more durability.
There was a consensus to incorporate the spring green color that was included at Freeman
Park and Badger Park within Silverwood Park.
Chair Hirner stated that he is hopeful that the Commission may be able to finalize the plans at the
next meeting once the additional pricing information and tweaks are determined.
Planning Director Darling noted that she believes the City will be applying for a grant to cover
some playground costs through Hennepin County. She noted that she did not think this would be
eligible for the DNR grant unless there are plans to expand the ADA accessibility at this park
which may be difficult. She stated that the hope would be to get the equipment installed sometime
in September.
Chair Hirner asked if painting the tennis wall would be included in this project and noted that if the
City is freshening up the park, it may also want to freshen up that wall.
Planning Director Darling stated that she wouldn’t think that would be too expensive of an item,
so it should be able to be included.
Chair Hirner noted that it could be something like what happened with the hockey boards and
paint it with a volunteer labor force.
Planning Director Darling asked when the Park Commission would like her to schedule a public
meeting or presentation on the proposed changes to the park.
Chair Hirner suggested it be held after the next Park Commission meeting so some of the
additional tweaks and changes will have been worked out.
B. Update on Badger Park Grand Opening
Park and Recreation Director Grout reviewed the plans for the June 16, 2021 Grand Opening.
She noted that the tennis courts should be completed by May, depending on the weather. She
reviewed the various food truck options she had contacted but noted that some of them she has
not heard back from and some are not sure if they will be operating this year due to COVID-19.
She stated that she had also reached out to someone who does balloon twists and a children’s
musician as possible options for the event. She stated that she would like feedback from the Park
Commission on what vendors they would like to see involved in the Grand Opening.
Commissioner Tauer noted that she has a few food truck options that have been operating
through Back Channel Brewery and will e-mail them to Park and Recreation Director Grout. She
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stated they are still operating and are willing to travel to Mound which would mean they should be
willing to come to Shorewood.
Commissioner Gallivan stated that he likes the idea of Joey Nova’s participation and the
Frankenstein balloon creations, but does not think the music would be necessary because there
are already so many activities going on.
Chair Hirner noted that he also likes the idea of having the Kona Ice truck, Joey Nova’s and the
Frankenstein balloon creations.
Park and Recreation Director Grout stated that she would like to have the plans finalized by the
next Commission meeting so she has time to get information into the City newsletter.
Chair Hirner stated that he thinks the consensus is to see if there are a few more food truck
options in addition to Joey Nova’s and Kona Ice. He stated that he would like to make sure that
an official invitation to the Grand Opening is extended to Justin Mangold as the long-time chair of
the Park Commission. He asked staff to also put together a draft program schedule and possible
speakers for consideration at the next meeting.
C. Review 2021 Work Program
Chair Hirner reviewed the items that were asked to be included in the work program: park
opportunities south of Galpin Lake/Highway 7; park tours; Freeman Park long term/playground
equipment/CIP; and what the Commission would like to see at Southshore Park.
Commissioner Heinz asked if the existing community garden spaces have been full because he
feels that may be a good way to use the City’s real estate.
Planning Director Darling stated that the existing spaces were full and they also had a waiting list.
She stated that the believes the Commission had also decided to add a few plots to Southshore
Park.
Commissioner Gallivan stated that he thinks the work program looks great and makes sense. He
stated that he is looking forward to seeing the survey results.
Chair Hirner asked how many people have responded thus far to the survey.
Planning Director Darling stated that there have been about 100 responses received on the
survey.
Commissioner Heinz stated that he supports the use of this type of survey because the City can
learn a lot, be sensitive to users and trends, as well as give the City a chance to look to the future.
He stated that he utilized this same type of survey with his clients through the years and they
were always thankful for helping open their eyes to their target audience which is the same thing
the City is facing in this situation.
Chair Hirner asked if there was anything from a Council or staff perspective that they felt should
be added to the work program.
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Council Liaison Siakel asked if there was anything included regarding the removal of buckthorn
in Freeman Park.
Planning Director Darling noted that she did not think anything needed to be added to the work
program, but does have an update on that item at the end of the meeting.
There was a consensus to support the 2021 Work Program, as presented.
6. STAFF AND LIAISON REPORTS / UPDATES
A. City Council
Council Liaison Siakel introduced herself to the new Commissioners and apologized for missing
the last meeting. She gave an overview of the recent Council activities.
B. Staff
a. Freeman Park Forest Restoration ECP Grant Award
Planning Director Darling stated that Freeman Park was the recipient of the Forest Restoration
ECP Grant which is a $50,000 award for removing buckthorn in the park. She stated that there
is a lot of buckthorn that has taken over much of the wooded areas so receiving this grant is very
exciting.
b. Update on Badger Park Trail Restoration
Planning Director Darling noted that there have been some invasive species that have crept
towards the new trail and have broken it up even though it was only installed a year ago. She
stated that the trail will be corrected this spring and there will also be a landscaping project done
to remove buckthorn and willows which have encroached too close to the trail.
Chair Hirner asked if the cost for this work would come out of the Park Commission budget.
Planning Director Darling explained that it would not be a 402 expense.
7. ADJOURN
Gallivan moved to adjourn the Park Commission Meeting of March 9, 2021 at 8:45 p.m.
Tauer seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – all Motion carried 5-0.
#4A
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331
952-960-7900 www.ci.shorewood.mn.us cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout, Park & Rec Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2021
Re: Determine Liaisons to City Council Meetings
Listed below is a schedule for the Park Commissioners to determine who will be the liaison to
the City Council meetings.
Park Commission Meeting Report at City Council Liaison
Meeting
May 11, 2021 May 24, 2021
June 8, 2021 June 14, 2021
July 13, 2021 July 26, 2021
August 10, 2021 August 23, 2021
4B
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 952-960-7900
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout, Park & Rec Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2021
Re: Review Results of the Park Survey for Adult/Senior Activities
The Park Commission has been discussing installing park equipment for adult/seniors. It was
decided to get community input through a survey. An article was in the March newsletter
explaining that the park commission and city staff are looking for community input on park
equipment and park improvements. Residents were able to take the survey on-line or they could
contact the city and a survey would be mailed to them.
The survey was available on-line for two weeks and the city received 100 responses to the
survey.
The results show that walking trails are the most used with 77 responses. Other facilities that
they would like to see is exercise equipment with 26 responses, the park they would like to see
the equipment placed at is Freeman with 46 responses, and if the equipment were installed 50
responded that they would like it along the trails. 40 responded that they would use the
equipment once or twice a week and with Freeman being the most used park. Attached is a copy
of the final survey results showing all responses to the questions.
After review of the survey results the Park Commissioners will need to determine if they would
like to continue further discussion and review of installing exercise equipment at the parks.
Attachments:
Survey Questions
Survey
Graphs Showing Final Results
Final Survey Results
Dear City of Shorewood Resident:
The City of Shorewood is looking to determine which recreational facilities and programs would
appeal most to Senior Citizens in your household and are asking for your input to help gather
this information. If you are not a senior, please take this opportunity to talk with senior
members of your household and take part in helping us identify park and recreation needs in
Shorewood.
What are the existing facilities that seniors in your household use most?
⃝ Pickle ball courts
⃝ Community gardens
⃝ Walking trails
⃝ Picnic areas
⃝ Other (please specify) ______________
What are other facilities that seniors in your household would like to use?
⃝ Bocce or horseshoe courts
⃝ Outdoor table tennis/Ping pong tables (Permanent Structure)
⃝ Corn hole equipment (Permanent Structure)
⃝ Exercise equipment (outdoor elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull downs, etc)
⃝ Stretching stations
⃝ Other (please write it in) ___________________
The Park Commission is looking at adding equipment appealing to seniors (and other residents)
to use. If this were to happen what park would you like to see it placed?
⃝ Freeman Park
⃝ South Shore Community Park
⃝ Manor Park
⃝ Other (Please specify) _______________________
If exercise equipment were installed would you like to see it placed within the trails or in one
area of the park?
⃝ Along trails
⃝ All in one area
How often would you use these items in the spring, summer or fall if they were in the parks?
⃝ Everyday
⃝ Once or twice a week
⃝ Once or twice a month
⃝ Occasionally but less than twice a month
⃝ Never
⃝ Other (Please specify) __________________
How many times in a given 30-day period during the spring, summer and fall did members of
your household visit the following parks in Shorewood.
Freeman Park _______
South Shore Community Park ______
Manor Park _____
Silverwood Park _____
Gideon Glen _____
Badger Park ______
Cathcart Park _____
Minnetonka Country Club Open Space _____
Check the age category for adults in your household and tell us how many are in each group:
⃝ 20-34 ____
⃝ 35-44 ____
⃝ 45-54 ____
⃝ 55-64 ____
⃝ 65-74 _____
⃝ 75 and older _____
Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey!
The Park Commission
is looking at adding to
add equipment If exercise
What facilities do
appealing to seniors equipment were
adults in your
(and other residents) to installed would How often
AGE
household use
use. If this were to you like to see it would you use Which park have
most?
What are other facilities that happen what park placed along the these items if you spent the most
seniors in your household would you like to see it trails or in one they were in time in over the
would like to use?placed?area of the park?the parks?past 30 days?
18-3435-4445-5455-6465-7475+OtherOtherResponseOtherResponseResponseResponse
Other OtherFreeman ParkAll in one areaDailyFreeman Park
I 1Pickleball, tennis, walkingAll the above
Stretching stationsNever
1Walking trails
Freeman
and Once or twice a
OtherOther (please specify)SouthshoreAlong trailsweekFreeman Park
2Walking trailsAll of the above
South Shore Community Once or twice a
Stretching stationsParkAlong trailsweekCathcart Park
2Walking trails
OtherManor ParkAlong trailsNeverManor Park
2Walking trailsNot a senior
Bocce or horseshoe courtsFreeman ParkAll in one areaNeverBadger Park
2Walking trails
South Shore Community Once or twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsParkAll in one areamonthSilverwood Park
2Walking trails
Occasionally but
less than twice a
OtherFreeman ParkAll in one areamonthFreeman Park
2Walking trailsPickleball
Occasionally but
less than twice a
OtherFreeman ParkAlong trailsmonthFreeman Park
2Walking trailsNone
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAll in one areaDailyFreeman Park
1Walking trails
Once or twice a
Stretching stationsAlong trailsmonthSilverwood Park
2Walking trails
walking trails,
pickleball and Once or twice a
Othertennis courtsOtherManor ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
2Disc Golf
Occasionally but
less than twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsFreeman ParkAll in one areamonthFreeman Park
32Community gardens
South Shore Community Once or twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
2Walking trails
Outdoor table tennis/Ping pong South Shore Community Once or twice a
tables (Permanent Structure)ParkAlong trailsweekSilverwood Park
Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull South Shore Community Once or twice a
downs, etc)ParkAlong trailsweekBadger Park
11Walking trails
Outdoor table tennis/Ping pong South Shore Community
tables (Permanent Structure)ParkAlong trailsDaily
71Walking trails
Occasionally but
Corn hole equipment (Permanent less than twice a
Structure)Manor ParkAll in one areamonthManor Park
57Walking trails
Once or twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsFreeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
2Pickleball courts
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Manor ParkAlong trailsweekManor Park
11Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a Minnetonka Country
downs, etc)Manor ParkAlong trailsweekClub Open Space
2Walking trails
Corn hole equipment (Permanent
Structure)Freeman ParkAll in one areaNeverCathcart Park
22Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull South Shore Community Once or twice a
downs, etc)ParkAll in one areaweekManor Park
11Walking trails
Occasionally but
less than twice a
Stretching stationsFreeman ParkAll in one areamonthFreeman Park
2Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
11Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor I’m new to
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull the area so Once or twice a
downs, etc)Other (please specify)not sure...Along trailsmonthCathcart Park
1Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
2Tennis courts
Once or twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsFreeman ParkAlong trailsweekFreeman Park
2Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAlong trailsweekCathcart Park
2Walking trails
Corn hole equipment (Permanent South Shore Community South Shore
Structure)ParkAlong trailsDailyCommunity Park
2Walking trails
Outdoor table tennis/Ping pong Once or twice a
tables (Permanent Structure)Manor ParkAlong trailsweekManor Park
2Picnic areas
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull South Shore Community Once or twice a South Shore
downs, etc)ParkAll in one areaweekCommunity Park
1Walking trails
Occasionally but
less than twice a
Freeman ParkAlong trailsmonthFreeman Park
22Walking trails
Once or twice a Minnetonka Country
Stretching stationsOther (please specify)BadgerAlong trailsmonthClub Open Space
2Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Manor ParkAlong trailsweekManor Park
1Walking trails
Once or twice a
OtherOther (please specify)SilverwoodAlong trailsweekSilverwood Park
2Walking trailspickleball courts
Corn hole equipment (Permanent Once or twice a
Structure)Freeman ParkAlong trailsweekCathcart Park
1Walking trails
Occasionally but
Corn hole equipment (Permanent South Shore Community less than twice a
Structure)ParkAll in one areamonthBadger Park
11Tennis courts
Occasionally but
less than twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsFreeman ParkAll in one areamonthBadger Park
2Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a Minnetonka Country
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAll in one areaweekClub Open Space
2Walking trails
Outdoor table tennis/Ping pong Freeman or Once or twice a
tables (Permanent Structure)Other (please specify)CathcartAlong trailsmonthCathcart Park
1Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAlong trailsDailyFreeman Park
11Walking trails
Once or twice a
Stretching stationsFreeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
2Walking trails
Corn hole equipment (Permanent Once or twice a
Structure)Freeman ParkAlong trailsweekManor Park
11Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor Occasionally but
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull South Shore Community less than twice a
downs, etc)ParkAll in one areamonthSilverwood Park
2Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAlong trailsweekCathcart Park
2Walking trails
Occasionally but
less than twice a Minnetonka Country
Freeman ParkAll in one areamonthClub Open Space
11Walking trails
Once or twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsFreeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
2Walking trails
Outdoor table tennis/Ping pong Once or twice a
tables (Permanent Structure)Manor ParkAlong trailsmonthManor Park
2Tennis courts
outdoor yoga and
tai chi classes in
warm weather (run Occasionally but
by private Lake less than twice a
Otherproviders for a fee)Other (please specify)MinnetristaAll in one areamonth
1Picnic areas
Once or twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsFreeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
2Walking trails
Once or twice a
OtherManor ParkAll in one areamonthManor Park
2Walking trailsPickleball
I picked trails
above but would
love more pickle
ball courts and or
Otherplatform tennisManor ParkAll in one areaNeverManor Park
2Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Manor ParkAll in one areamonthManor Park
11Walking trails
Once or twice a
OtherManor ParkAll in one areaweekManor Park
2Pickleball courtsTrails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
12Walking trails
Once or twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsFreeman ParkmonthFreeman Park
1Walking trails
Corn hole equipment (Permanent South Shore Community Once or twice a
Structure)ParkAlong trailsmonthFreeman Park
32Walking trails
Once or twice a
OtherFreeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
2Walking trailsPickleball
Occasionally but
less than twice a
Stretching stationsManor ParkAll in one areamonthManor Park
2Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAlong trailsmonthFreeman Park
2Walking trails
We do daycare
during virus, 3 year
old grandson,
difficult to get to
the park from the
parking lot or off
the path, transition
is dangerous, I What is
have fallen there is wrong with
no even ground more and better Silverwood,
and is badly trails for walking it gets a lot Other (please
eroded.Otheraround the parkOther (please specify)of traffic?All in one areaspecify)Silverwood Park
2Other
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull South Shore Community Once or twice a South Shore
downs, etc)ParkAll in one areamonthCommunity Park
1Walking trails
Once or twice a
OtherFreeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
2Walking trailspickleball courts
Once or twice a
Bocce or horseshoe courtsFreeman ParkAlong trailsmonthFreeman Park
2Walking trails
Corn hole equipment (Permanent South Shore Community Once or twice a South Shore
Structure)ParkAll in one areaweekCommunity Park
000020Walking trails
OtherNeverSilverwood Park
2Walking trailsDog park
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAll in one areaweekFreeman Park
1Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor Occasionally but
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull less than twice a
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAll in one areamonthFreeman Park
37Walking trails
Exercise equipment (outdoor
elliptical, shoulder rotator, lat pull Once or twice a
downs, etc)Freeman ParkAlong trailsweekCathcart Park
22Walking trails
Corn hole equipment (Permanent Once or twice a
Structure)Freeman ParkAll in one areaweekSilverwood Park
2Walking trails
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5A
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 952-960-7900
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Marie Darling, Planning Director
Meeting Date: April 12, 2021
Re: Silverwood Park Playground Redux
At the last meeting, the Park Commission asked staff to work with the playground vendor to:
Verify that the single-pole swing has the same lifespan as the double and flip the swings so
that the handicap adaptive swing is closest to the parking lot. The vendor indicated that the
single-pole swing has been on the market for 20 years and is performing well and would be
the only way to increase the number of swings from four to five. The swings can be flipped
around without cost impact. Double swing is $6701 instead of the price marked below.
Get more accurate estimates for the cost of the slides. The additional information is
attached, included in the table below and is shown on the revised site plans.
Acquire quotes for the erosion control/retaining walls and erosion control and stairs rails
and other site improvements like removing the sidewalk between the playground and the
slides, a sidewalk to the swing and removal of the pea gravel. This information will be
provided before the meeting.
Substitute another instrument for the concert trio and face the instruments toward the
sidewalk. The vendor substituted three low-toned harmonic chimes instead of the concert
trio drums and the price is slightly lower as shown in the table below. The instruments
now face the sidewalk.
Substitute spring green for yellow. The vendor changed all the hard metal pieces to green
but not the shades. We can specify colors in writing. Below are photos of the recent
playgrounds at Freeman and Badger so you can compare the colors to the proposed.
Item Previous New
Structure Ages 2-5 $31,105 $31,105
Structure ages 5-12 (with owner’s kit) $63,566 $63,566
Music $11,867 $10,765
Swings $4,785 $4,785
Hillside Slides $22,732 $28,960
EWF Surface plus geotextile roll $7,417 $7,482
Opt. PIP Rubber Surf. $12,450 (slides only)
Opt. PIP Rubber Surf. $91,365 (swings/structure)
Added Duck Rider (could substitute another piece) $967 $967
Removal of old equipment/install $49,277 $49,261
Wear Mats 0 0
Freight $9,296 $9,286
Surcharge for material increases in wood and steel $6,724
since last quote
Total $201,012 $212,901
(The above table does not include wear mats or the sidewalk)
Here’s the link to the color wizard:
https://www.gametime.com/color-wizard
Attachments:
Revised 3-D Renderings
Revised Site Plans
Quotes
Color Themes
Previous 3-D Rendering
Silverwood Park
Shorewood, Minnesota
info@mnwiplay.com
763-546-5050
P.O. Box 27328, Golden Valley, MN 55427FaxE-Mail
763-546-7787 1-800-622-5425
THIS PLAN REQUIRES A FINISHED GRADE RESOLUTION
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5B
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 952-960-7900
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout, Park & Rec Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2021
Re: Update on Badger Park Grand Opening
The Park Commission asked if staff could reach out to a few more food trucks at the last Park
Commission meeting.
Staff did reach out to the food trucks that were provided by Park Commissioner Tauer. Urban Sub food
truck did reply that they would be interested in participating in the event. They said that their numbers
depend on how many people they will most likely feed, who is paying for it and who will they be feeding.
They figure the cost would be between $8 and $12 per person for a grilled sub and chips.
Minnetonka Lacrosse board will be holding a meeting the week of April 12 and they will discuss if they
will participate in doing a demo.
Staff has also contacted the Excelsior Library to see if they have a story stroll that we could put up around
the trail for families to read a story while they walk the trail.
One item that will need to be determined is if there is rain/inclement weather. Should the event take place
rain or shine? Should an alternative date be determined? Will the event be cancelled?
Listed below are what will be at the event:
Dan Carlson from Carlson Tennis, will be holding tennis demo’s for kids and adults
Catherine Turner will be holding pickleball demo’s
Minnetonka Football will be holding demo’s
Frankenstein Creations will be doing balloon twisters
Story Stroll along the Trail – Excelsior Library is providing the story
Kona Ice Food Truck will be there selling shaved ice
Joey Nova’s will be selling pizza
The Park Commission will need to determine if they would like to have Urban Sub Food Truck at
Badger Park grand opening and determine if there is rain/inclement weather if an alternative date
should be determined, should the event take place rain or shine or the event be cancelled.
5C
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, Minnesota 55331 952-960-7900
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us
To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout, Park & Rec Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2021
Re: Determine Movie for Movie In The Park
At the last park meeting, the Commissioners chose to show ET for movie in the park.
Unfortunately, when staff requested ET, staff was informed that it was just announced ET
would not be available for showing from May 28 – September 6.
As mentioned in the last meeting the following movies are ones that have already been shown
at Movie in the Park:
Big Miracle
Aladdin
Frozen
Big Hero 6
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Tangled
Sing
Mary Poppins
Back to the Future
Attached is the listing of movies from Swank along with the movies listed below:
Free Willy Trolls
The Karate Kid Beethoven
Field of Dreams
You can also go to Swank website www.swank.com to view all movies that are available.
After review and discussion, the Park Commission will need to determine what movie
they would like to be shown at Movie in the Park.
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