051298 PK MINCITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARK COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1998 8:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION MEETING
Chair Puzak called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Chair Puzak; Commissioners, Dallman, Arnst, Colopoulos, Bensman, Themig and
Cochran; Administrator Jim Hurm and Public Works Director Larry Brown (arrived
at 9:15)
Absent: Councilmember Roger Champa
Also present: Jim Wilson (arrived at 8:45)
B. Review Agenda
The consensus was made to talk about half of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at this
meeting and half at the next meeting after looking at all the parks.
Administrator Hurm commented that there is a conflict with the schedule for the next meeting,
Wednesday, May 27. Bill Morse will be at the meeting to go over the survey and he has to leave
by 8:00. Chair Puzak suggested that they flip the schedule on May 27 and have the meeting at
6:00 and leave for the park tours after meeting with Bill Morse. The Park Commission could tour
as many parks as possible, leaving Badger Park as the last park to tour. That way if it gets late the
Park Commission can tour Badger Park before another meeting.
2. PRESENTATION TO ANN PACKARD AND JIM WILSON
Ann Packard was unable to attend. Administrator Hurm will deliver the resolution of
appreciation to her. Chair Puzak presented to Jim Wilson a resolution of appreciation from the
Park Commission.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
A. Joint Meeting With City Council and Park Commission Meeting
Minutes of March 30, 1998
Arnst moved, Colopoulos seconded, to accept the minutes as submitted. The motion passed
7/0.
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B. Park Commission Meeting Minutes of April 28, 1998
Correction made as follows:
Page 6, paragraph 1, capitalize Little League.
Dallman moved, Arnst seconded to approve the minutes as amended. Motion passed 510.
Commissioner Colopoulos and Commissioner Bensman abstained.
4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
None
5. REPORTS
A. Park/Trail Planning Review Process
Administrator Hurm found out from Decision Resources that they are done with the survey and
will have the raw data to him by Monday, May 18. Park Commission and Bill Morse will meet on
Wednesday, May 27 to review the data. The City Council should be invited to attend the
presentation with Bill Morse.
Administrator Hurm stated that the letters that went out for the Citizen Review Group were a
vast majority of males. Chair Puzak sent out another letter explaining that the Citizen Review
Group is for anyone in the household that is interested in participating. Administrator Hurm
commented that not many letters are back. Decision Resources chooses the names and will keep
doing this until they get enough people for the Citizen Review Group.
Commissioner Themig asked if this would be the place to report on the City Council meeting. He
stated that the City Council approved the resolution on the investigation of a skate park. They
commended the Park Commission for taking initiative in bringing the group together. The Mayor
had concern about the liability the City would be exposed to. Commissioner Dallman stated that
this could be a class risk and that is the reason why the liability is higher than it would be for a
park. Should investigate the cost of what the risks are. Administrator Hurm stated that
everything has been sent to the other cities and that it would take at least a month to hear back
from them. Administrator Hurm informed the Park Commission that he now has a copy of the
information skatepark video, it is about 1/2 hour, if anyone would like to view it they can.
6. DISCUSSION ON PARK TOUR #1
Notes from Park Tour #1 are attached to, and made a part of these minutes.
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MAY 12, 1998 - PAGE 3
Chair Puzak stated that the one new request was for Frisbee Golf. At the last meeting it was
discussed to invite Marty Wellens to Freeman Park during the tour to see if there is a place for
Frisbee Golf. Chair Puzak stated he was not sure how the Park Commission wanted to proceed
on this as it is a single individual asking us to do something. This is not on the survey and not
sure how we can go about getting data on this. The Park Commission could simply go out
amongst ourselves and ask if anyone has ever played this game. Commissioner Bensman
suggested that we could ask the Citizen Review Group to look into the idea. Commissioner
Dallman suggested that the Commission Members could go look at one of these parks. He stated
that he does not think Freeman Park is big enough or laid out for it. Commissioner Colopolous'
concern is that it is a non - standard Frisbee. It is a heavy, hard plastic Frisbee that may not be
suitable around the park from a risk exposure. Commissioner Bensman stated that they need
more information before going further. Commissioner Colopolous suggested that we need a list
of points that we need to explore.
Chair Puzak recommended that this request be brought to the Citizens Review Group.
Commissioner Arnst asked that Twila summarize the packet that Marty Wellens handed out
regarding Frisbee Golf and give copies to the Park Commission at an upcoming meeting.
Regarding Cathcart it could be a potential place for a magic square. The basketball nets need to
be replaced. Check to see if they could be replaced with metal nets. The backboards need
painting. Resurfacing of the tennis courts will be done this year. Check with professional
regarding the cracks on the tennis courts to see if they can be patched instead of resurfacing.
Commissioner Bensman suggested little grass seed here and there. Commissioner Themig asked
if the City of Chanhassen could trim around the trees when mowing. Administrator Hurm will call
and discuss this with them.
At Freeman Park Commissioner Dallman stated that it needs a concession building.
Commissioner Themig asked why a concession building by the soccer area. Commissioner
Colopolous explained that the one you saw in operation was essentially built for Little League.
Chair Puzak stated that it's operated by Little League and the funds go to Little League. It is a
dedicated facility. Chair Puzak commented that soccer said that a concession building is not a
high priority for them. The concession building was going to double as a warming house and
would also benefit the baseball/softball leagues. Plus it's a community park and this is the kind of
thing that you have in a community park. Commissioner Arnst asked so what if Tonka United
Soccer says it's not a priority for them. Isn't it our park and our shelter and the proceeds go into
the park fund. If we put up this structure it would not only serve the soccer people there, but the
softball people the members of the public. Commissioner Dallman stated that you could add on a
picnic shelter, restrooms, and a warming house down the road. Commissioner Bensman stated
that soccer shouldn't become a barrier to having this building. Commissioner Arnst stated Little
League concession stand is a nice little building. Couldn't we down scale and build what we can
and add on two or three years down the road. Commissioner Colopolous asked if we could build
without plumbing? Commissioner Bensman said it would be a mistake without it. Commissioner
Colopolous said we would need sewer, which would be around $40,000. Water and electric is
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MAY 12, 1998 - PAGE 4
already there. Commissioner Dallman explained that if you are going to use it for concession
facilities only, then you can get by with a water holding tank and pump it out.
Regarding the parking lot, Commissioner Colopolous was wondering if it was a one time deal
with the crushed material that we got from MN Dot last year. It really helped control the dust.
Administrator Hurm commented that they would like to get some and put it along the Wagner
side.
Commissioner Bensman asked that the damaged sign posts on the trails be removed.
Chair Puzak asked if there could be "center car here" posts at the parking lot on Eureka. This
parking lot gets congested during tournaments and somebody always gets parked inbetween two
cars. He asked Engineer Brown to look into this as the next parking lot improvement.
Commissioner Cochran inquired about the concept of rebuilding 1/2 of the soccer field. Chair
Puzak stated that no one walked the field and we may find them unacceptable. He suggested that
everyone find some time and walk the soccer fields and then come back and discuss the situation
later this summer.
Commissioner Dallman said that grass seed needed to be planted by the water line trench.
Commissioner Colopolous stated that it has been unfinished since early fall. It was asked that
Administrator Hurm have Public Works seed this with rye seed this year and after the ground
settles to put down blue grass next year.
Commissioner Colopolous inquired about the roll-a -dock at Crescent Beach, why it had to be
three feet into the water. He suggested that the dock be at shore or put a raft out there. It was
determined that the reason for the dock to be three feet out is because of swimming lessons.
Administrator Hurm will contact Minnetonka Community Education Services to see if this is why
the dock has to be out the three feet.
7. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Chair Puzak reported that he met with Mayor Dahlberg and asked the Mayor if he would support
and be willing to recommend that the capital improvement budget not go to zero. The Mayor
gave his full support. There was a discussion to go from up $15,000 and the agreement was we
would keep it at $10,000 but the door would be open if we had a special project or need to go to
the general fund. The $10,000 is an amount he will support. Chair Puzak will write a letter to
Administrator Hurm and he will act on it. Administrator Hurm explained that you put $10,000 in
the general fund and when we present this to the City Council he will know about it. Under the
general fund now it shows $10,000 all the way across. Other changes made for 1998, $5,000
towards Minnewashta Playground, 1999 - $5,000 towards skate park and 2000 - $5,000 for
magic square. The ending balance for 1999 is $1,720 but at the end of 2000 the ending balance is
up again. 1999 is a tough year if all the projections are correct. Administrator Hurm stated no
funds are set aside for relocating field #2, adding tennis courts or Frisbee golf for Freeman Park.
He commented that this is up for discussion that these numbers can be switched. Chair Puzak
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stated that the soccer field is up in the air and that we will not be changing that. There is $60,000
under the soccer fields that will stay in the schedule until it is decided whether the whole field is
going to be redone. The netting at Freeman field #2 and the parking at field #3 is done, grills and
pads are done, Administrator Hurm is checking on the overlay for the tennis courts.
Cathcart Park the benches are installed and Administrator Hurm is checking on what can be done
regarding the cracks on the tennis courts. If there is any money left the consensus was to keep it
in Cathcart and put it towards magic square on the basketball court.
Engineer Brown is checking on prices and other options for the lighting project at Manor Park for
the ice rink. He will check on mushroom lighting.
Commissioner Colopolous asked if these funds have been approved. The $7,500 and the $9,500
were approved. Can there be some clarification as to what has been approved and what's theory?
No one knows that this is a draft of the CIP and not working CIP. It was asked if we could
asterisk ( *) those items that are being worked on. Administrator Hurm agreed that we could do
that. He added that theoretically the CIP should be approved all at once.
The $5,000 in the Minnewashta Playground allocation was discussed further. Commissioners
Dallman and Colopolous are not in favor of donating the $5,000 to Minnewashta Playground.
Commissioner Themig stated that the committee did have a good point that this is a multi -use
playground. Commissioner Bensman stated that there are limited funds and would support a
token donation to their cause, but not $5,000. Commissioner Arnst agrees with Commissioners
Themig and Bensman. Commissioner Arnst suggested $1,000 and sweat equity or help in any
other way.
Arnst moved, Bensman seconded to move that the Park Commission allocate $1,000 to the
Minnewashta Playground.
There was further discussion of the pros and cons. Commissioner Colopolous commented that the
donation of time with helping organize the construction, he would be willing to go that far. He
shares Commissioner Dallmans' oppositions to any funding. We support the playgrounds through
our tax dollars regardless of what the PTO claims. He does not believe the City Park fund is
appropriate. Commissioner Arnst commented at the $60,000 request for a specific group and she
feels concern over the imbalance. The people are served at Minnewashta Playground. Yes, it's on
school property, nevertheless it is a far more diverse group then those served simply for the
soccer or little league fields. That is why she supports it. Commissioner Themig felt that $1,000
is not enough. The way we are moving as a society more cooperative programs and cooperative
efforts are going to happen, whether its school, district, city, whether it is public or private he
feels that a $1,000 is not substantial. Commissioner Bensman expressed that based on our
resources it's a large percentage of our resources.We need to look at the context of what we have
to give. What are the other communities contributing? She may reconsider depending on what
other communities are contributing. Commissioner Cochran stated that whether it is $5,000 or
$1,000 it's the token. It was asked that Administrator Hurm find out how much money they have
toward their goal.
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Chair Puzak stated that he would like to bring this to a closure tonight. He suggested that they
vote on a motion to contribute a $1,000 and support the construction with some Public Works
equipment and labor and that the Park Commission themselves will volunteer and help recruit
others to help. That will be our package. Then later in the fall if the soccer money does not get
used we can revisit this at a later time. Right now this is the best we can do.
Motion withdrawn and restated,
Arnst moved, Bensman seconded that the Park Commission contribute $1,000.00 to help in
the construction of Minnewashta playground, and that we also supply the Public Works
labor and equipment of $500.00 and work to recruit volunteers and volunteer ourselves.
Approved 3, Opposed 2, Abstain 2 (Colopolous and Dallman opposed, Puzak and Themig
abstained). Motion failed.
INSERT ITEM #2 - PRESENTATION TO ANN PACKARD AND JIM WILSON
Chair Puzak presented the resolution of appreciation to Jim Wilson at this time.
Administrator Hurm believes the vote on the above motion it is correct but will check the
parlimentary procedure and report back at the next meeting.
Commissioner Arnst asked that when there is a meeting with Tonka United Soccer that a
summary be done and Tonka United Soccer be given a copy. Administrator Hurm has been doing
this.
It was agreed that the soccer teams do not belong in the areas that are not designated soccer
areas.
Administrator Hurm relayed to Diana Potter of Tonka United Soccer that the Park Commission is
having second thoughts on the $30,000/$30,000. Diane's response was they are also having
second thoughts.
Chair Puzak stated that the soccer association is a young organization and does not have roots
yet. We need to have a meeting with their liaison to the City. Commissioner Colopolous stated
that Tonka United Soccer is a big organization with 156 teams.
Commissioner Arnst stated that she didn't want to discuss tonight but wants to have in place for
next year more formalized agreements and soccer is on top of the list. It would be a big change
and would be nice to have this in place for next season.
8. TOURNAMENT POLICY
Administrator Hurm stated that we do not have a policy for tournaments. There are no charges,
there is nothing in a policy form for tournaments.
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Colopolous stated that South Tonka Little League has reserved fields until the end of July. In
July the senior division plans on hosting a tournament there. Would they fall into this?
Administrator Hurm stated that they would fall into the tournament policy because of the way we
define it. Basically the end of the season playoffs are part of their reservation, but if there is a
special tournament where others are invited from outside there would be a fee.
Commissioner Bensman stated that we would have to grandfather in the things that are already
reserved for the summer.
It was asked that general guidelines of scheduling be added on to a future agenda.
Themig moved to adopt the new tournament application with two additions. Number one;
this is not implemented to sports currently scheduled or tournaments currently scheduled
but it would be in effect September 1, 1998. The second part to that is that in the "Evidence
of Insurance" portion that there is some specification as to what they need to provide as to
dollar amount.
Commissioner Dallman stated that the first paragraph regarding liquor permit should be taken out.
Right now the Park Commission says no liquor so this paragraph should be taken out.
Chair Puzak requested City Staff revise and bring back to the Park Commission for consideration.
Motion is withdrawn.
9. OLD BUSINESS
Administrator Hurm handed out the Tonka United Soccer revised budget. This is what we were
going to meet with them on, and we have not had the meeting yet. Chair Puzak asked if we could
report on the meeting and the budget and the discussion. We asked them to change the budget
with the Mighty Kids Grant. It was supposed to be $20,000 grant and it is not. It is a $10,000
grant. Chair Puzak asked if it was one of the sources to do the major overhaul of the soccer
fields. Administrator Hurm said that it was.
10. NEW BUSINESS
Administrator Hurm handed out the letter that Tonka United Soccer mailed to soccer coaches
regarding the changes of the playing fields. It is felt that this is a result of a meeting with
Administrator Hurm and Engineer Brown. It was requested that soccer not play in areas that are
not for soccer. Chair Puzak stated that we need to meet with someone from the organization and
discuss the fields and policies.
Engineer Brown stated that a resident (Mr. & Mrs. Schroeder) had volunteered to coach soccer,
signed up for games on Wednesday night and received the memo stating that now the games
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would be on Saturday. Mr. Schroeder stated that there is a shortage of greenspace and asked if
they could use Badger field for practice. The City Council asked that the Park Commission review
and comment as to the use of Badger field. If Tonka United is rotating use of the fields, the City
Council requested that if they are changing that policy that they do that in writing. Engineer
Brown stated that with the rotation of leadership there needs to be an agreement in place so when
leadership does change we can show them the agreement between the City and the Soccer
Association. Commissioner Colopolous stated that we have to establish protocols that demand a
certain level of organization from them. Commissioner Themig stated that we need to have a
work session with them. Chair Puzak stated that he asked Administrator Hurm to find someone
in the Tonka United organization that would stay as a respresentative at least three years and that
is what he is asking soccer to commit to.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Colopoulos moved, Themig seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 7/0. The
meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
Twila Grout
Park Secretary
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3128 Dean Court RESIDENTIAL STUDY
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 FINAL VERSION
Hello, I'm of Decision Resources, Ltd., a survey
• research firm located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the
City of Shorewood to speak with a random sample of residents
about parks and trails. I want to assure you that all individual
responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of
the entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUSE)
I. How long have you lived in the TWO YEARS OR LESS ...... 8-t
City of Shorewood? 2.1 TO 5.0 YEARS ...... 18 °s
5.1 TO 10.0 YEARS.....294;
10.1 TO 20.0 YEARS .... 20t
OVER TWENTY YEARS ... ..24%7
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 0%
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2. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT ............. 57�k
life in Shorewood -- excellent, GOOD ..................39%
good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR ..............3t
POOR ...................0t
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.....01
3. What do you like most about living
in Shorewood, if anything?
DON' KNOW/REFUSED-
NOTHING ................2%
LOCATION ..............25s
NEIGHBORHOOD ...........
8t
PEOPLE .......... .......
3%
QUIET .................181;
SAFE ...................4t
7t
LAKES .................140
SMALL TOWN FEEL .......
12t
SIZE OF LOTS ...........
4k
COUNTRY ATMOSPHERE .....
6a
PARKS/TRAILS ...........
30
SCATTERED ..............1
4. And, what do you like least about
living in Shorewood, if anything?
1
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.....6%
NOTHING ...............20%-
GROWTH .................9%'
TAXES .................22t
TRAFFIC. . . ............
10
SCHOOLS ................1%
POLITICS ON COUNCIL ....
7t
CITY WATER.... .......6t
NEED MORE PARK/TRAILS.
.5-
DISTANCE FROM CITIES ...
6%
STREET MAINTENANCE .....
3t
PEOPLE .................1$
ZONING REGULATIONS.....1t
SCATTERED ..............34;
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The Shorewood Park System is composed of four neighborhood parks
Badger, Cathcart, Manor, and Silverwood Parks -- and one large
community park -- Freeman Park. For each of the following parks,
please tell me which, if any, have members of your household used
during the past year? (IF "USED," ASK:) How would you r ate the
park and recreational facilities in that park? (ROTATE)
NOT USE
EXC GOO FAI POO USE DKR
5.
Badger Park, located by
21 13V
4% of
80%
2%;
City Hall?
6.
Cathcart Park, located
on Church Road by the
border with the City of
3% 15`s
6% 0°s
74%
2%
Chanhassen?
7.
Manor Park, located at
Manor Road and Suburban
3!k 12
3%- Oo
79%'
3%
Drive?
8.
Silverwood Park, located
at Covington Road and
30 13%;
2 O�
79-t
3 s
Old market Road?
9.
Freeman Park, located
Eureka Road? 21%r 250
1 °s Os
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IF "ONLY FAIR" OR "POOR" IS POSTED FOR ANY PARK(S),
ASK:
(N =36)
10. Why do you feel that way?
POOR MAINTENANCE /UPKEEP, 47 %;
NOT ENOUGH FACILITIES,
39 %; TOO SMALL, 11t; SCATTERED, 3 %-
IF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS USED ANY PARK,
ASK: (N =196)
For each of following facilities in
the Shorewood
Parks,
please tell me if you or members of
your household use
them.... (ROTATE)
YES
NO
DKR
11. Grassy areas for leisure activities? 69*
67%
31t
33t
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12. Playground equipment?
41
13. Picnieing facilities?
�
65 °s
2%-
14. Tennis courts?
0 %
15. Basketball courts?
lls
6
1 volleyball courts?
17. Baseball and Softball fields?
471-
53%
0!k
18. soccer and Football fields?
40%
66%
60%;
34s
0k
0%-
19. Trails at Freeman Park?
45%
531;
2%-
20. Skating and Hockey rinks?
Park?
33%
66t
21
21, Concession Stand at Freeman
2
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Now,
I would like to (re -)read you a list
of facilities
in Shore-
wood
Parks. whether you use them or not,
please
tell me
how
SET -ASIDE LAND FOR OPEN SPACE
valuable you think it is for a community
to offer
that facility
4t
11t
-- very valuable, somewhat valuable, not
too valuable,
or
not at
all
valuable? (ROTATE)
None of above (vol)
4%r
5
Don't Know /Refused
DKR
2t.
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SMV
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22.
Grassy areas for leisure activities?
66%
Sot
3t
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It
23.
Playground equipment?
71t
26t
It
It
it
24.
Picnicing facilities?
42t
45t
9t
2%
It
25.
Tennis courts?
33%
45t
15
5t
It
26.
Basketball courts?
32%
47V
13t
5t
2t
27.
Volleyball courts?
27t
450
17%
8t
2v
28.
Baseball and Softball fields?
57t
35$
5!k
3t
It
29.
Soccer and Football fields?
48°;
36t
9t
4t
3t
30.
Trails at Freeman Park?
57t
26t
6t
2t
8t
31.
Skating and Hockey rinks?
48%
39%
60
4t
2t
32.
Concession Stand at Freeman Park?
21t
420
14*
13t
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I would like to read you a short list of six types of recreation-
al developments. Hypothetically, suppose each would cost approx-
imately the same amount of funds and no property tax increases
were necessary....
33. which one, if any, would you choose as your top priority?
34. And, which one, if any, would be your second priority?
FIRST SECND
OUTDOOR MUNICIPAL SWIMING POOL
15%
8- 0 .
TRAILS
42so*
25t
• ICE ARENA
6 9 . 1-
9°s
SET -ASIDE LAND FOR OPEN SPACE
21%
26t
IN -LINE SKATING PARK
4t
11t
ADDITIONAL BALLFIELDS
5%;
11t
All equally (vol)
2
Zt
None of above (vol)
4%r
5
Don't Know /Refused
It
2t.
Moving on....
35. Does the City of Shorewood cur - YES ...................8
rently have sufficient park land NO ...... I ....... ....... 9t
to meet the needs of your house - DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 4t
hold?
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6129296166 DECISION RESOURSES
36. Do you or members of your house-
hold regularly use leisure -time
recreational facilities or pro-
grams in other cities? (IF "YES,"
AST:) What types of facilities
or programs are you using in these
other cities?
37. In particular, do you or members
of your household regularly use
trails in other cities?
38. If there were undeveloped land in
the community, would you prefer
it to remain undeveloped or would
you prefer it to become recrea-
tional areas, such as athletic
fields or playgrounds? (WAIT FOR
RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly
that way?
Moving on.....
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DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.....Oo
No ....................52g
SWIMMING POOL ..........
7%
TRAILS ................
10%
HEALTH CLUB ............
4t
GOLF COURSES ...........
3°s
PARKS .................14%r
COMMUNITY CENTER.......
2b
BALLFIELDS .............Vk
TENNIS COURTS ..........
3s
ICE RINK ...............2v
SCATTERED ..............1%;
YES ...................43
NO ........ ...........56°s
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.....1t
UNDEVELOPED/STRONGLY-,45t
UNDEVELOPED ........... 20t
RECREATIONAL .......... 11 °s
RECREATIONAL /STRONGLY.11
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.... 13%
In the following questions you will be asked for your opinions
about trails in the community. Please keep in mind that this.
discussion has nothing to do with the current LRT trail which
goes through the City of Shorewood.
39. what, if anything, do you see as the major positive of
trails in the community?
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED, 3t; EXE'RCISE, 40%, RECREATION, 11%;
SAFETY /OFF THE MAIN ROADS, 19V; KEEP NATURE, "; ACCES-
SIBILITY, 8s; GOOD FOR FAMILIES, 0; NOTHING, 3%, SCAT-
TERED, 2-
40. And, what, if anything, do you see as the negative of trails
in the comnunity?
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED, 10t; NOTHING, 51V; MAINTENANCE COSTS,
6$; LOCATION TO PRIVATE PROPERTY, 6$; SNOWMOBILES, 6$;
SAFETY /CRIME, 8 %; DOG MESSES, 3%; NEGATIVE IMPACT ON
NATURE, 2°s; ROAD CROSSING DANGERS, 1 %; TOO MANY PEOPLE
WILL USE, 1$; SCATTERED, 6$.
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41. Would you favor or oppose the City STRONGLY FAVOR ........ 5 4k
of Shorewood providing trails in FAVOR .................27%'
the community? (WAIT FOR RE OPPOSE .................7 °s
SPONSE) Do you feel strongly STRONGLY OPPOSE........ St
that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED ..... 7k
IF A POSITION IS TAKEN, ASK: (N= 280)
42. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that
way?
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED, lt; COSTS, 5t; USE TRAILS, 100;
RECREATION, 24 *; SAFETY /OFF THE MAIN ROADS, 13
NEEDED, 9V; KEEP NATURE, 8 °s; GOOD FOR FAMILIES, 14%;
DEPENDS ON LOCATION, 6t; USE FOR TRAVEL, 2t; NOT
NEEDED, 5°s; SCATTERED, 4k.
If the City of Shorewood were to consider providing trails in the
community, one option might be for the City to develop a connect-
ed citywide trail system, in which residents could use the trails
for recreation and for traveling throughout the community.
Another option might be for the city to develop a series of non -
connected trail links solely for recreational purposes.
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43. which of the following statements
STATEMENT A ...........
48t
most closely reflects your opin-
STATEMENT B ............
9�
ion:
STATEMENT C ...........
28k
A) I would strongly prefer a city-
STATEMENT D ...........
Ilk
wide connected trail system;
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED .....
4k
B) I would strongly prefer non -
connected trail links;
C) I would have no strong prefer -
ences and would support either
option;
D) I would oppose both options.
If trails were developed in the City of
Shorewood....
44. How likely would you or members of
VERY LIKELY...........5$�
your household be to use a trail
SOMEWHAT LIKELY .......
21k
-- very likely, somewhat likely,
NOT TOO LIKELY .........
So
not too likely, or not at all
NOT AT ALL LIKELY.....12%
likely?
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.....1k
IF "VERY LIKELY" OR "SOMEWHAT LIKELY," ASK: (N =236)
45. Would you and /or members of
RECREATIONAL ..........
55%
your household use the trail
TRAVELING ..............2%
primarily for recreational
BOTH ..................43%
activities, for traveling
DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.....0k
within the City, or for both?
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which of the following recreational activities would you
or
members of your household participate in on the trail sys-
tem.... ( ROTATE )
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YES NO DKR
46. Rollerblading?
33!k 66t is
47. Bicycling?
86!k 13 1%_
48. Walking and Hiking?
98. 2$ 0%-
49. Jogging?
52% 47%r 2!k
50. Cross- Country skiing?
48!k 49%- 3*
51. Something else?
9: 89!k 2t
52.
How close to your residence would
WOULD NOT USE ..........
7%-
a trail need to be for you to use
FR YARD .............2k
it -- in your front yard, across
ACROSS STREET ..........
I
the street, down the block, up to
DOWN THE BLOCK ........
12g
3 blocks away, or could it be over
UP TO 3 BLOCKS ........
26t
a quarter of a mile away?
QUARTER MILE AWAY.....47k
DON'T KNOW .............4
REFUSED ................
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53.
Would you support or oppose a
STRONGLY SUPPORT ......
22%'
trail link in your area if the
SUPPORT ...............33t
trail were to run adjacent to your
OPPOSE ................
16s
property? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do
STRONGLY OPPOSE .......
19!
you feel strongly that way?
DON'T KNOW /R.EFUSED.._.10%
Now,
just a few more questions for demographic purposes....
54.
What is your age, please? Stop me
18- 24 ................
—3t
when I read the interval which
25- 34 ...................81
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contains it.
35- 44 .................311
45 -54. .26%�
55- 64 .................161
65 AND OVER .......... .15!k
REFUSED ................Ot
55.
What is the highest level of
HIGH SCHOOL OR LESS....4%
formal education you completed?
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE..10&
VO- TECH /TECH COLLEGE ...
St
SOME COLLEGE ..........
14%;
COLLEGE GRADUATE ......
50t
POST-GRADUATE .........
14t
REFUSED ................0V
Could you tell me how many people in each of the following age
groups live in your household -- be sure to include yourself....
56.
First, persons over 65 years old?
NONE ..................78k
ONE ............... ..12!k
TWO OR MORE ...........
10t
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ONE ...................19 °s
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TWO ...................600
THREE OR MORE..........
7%-
58.
School -aged children?
NONE ..................60�
ONE ...................18.
TWO ...................16g
THREE OR MORE..........
6-1
59.
Pre - schoolers?
NONE ..................84t
ONE ...................13v
TWO OR MORE ............
3%
60.
Gender (BY OBSERVATION)
MALE ..................49t
FEMALE ................51
%s
61.
Area of the City
PRECINCT ONE ..........
23
PRECINCT TWO ....... ...46t
PRECINCT THREE
AND FOUR .........
321;
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