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2006-11-14 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:30pm Tuesday, November 14, 2006 Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. October 10th Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 4. Recreation Programmer's Report 5. Valley Park Tennis Court Open House (Attached: copy of hearing notice, resident correspondence) 6. Ivy Hill Park — Playground Replacement 7. Parks Five Year (2005 thru 2009) Capital Improvement Plan (Attached: Parks fiver year 2005 thru 2009 Capital Improvement Plan) 8. Par 3 Update - verbal 9. Other Comments Auxilary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 120 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 120 hours is received, the City of Mendota Heights will make every attempt to provide the aids. This na.ay not, however, be possible on short notice. Please contact City Administrator at (651) 452-1850. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING The October 2006 meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. The following Commissioners were present: Chair Richard Spicer, and Commissioners Dave Libra, Tom Kraus, Paul Portz and Larry Craighead. Commissioners absent were Raymond Morris and Missie Hickey. City Staff present were Guy Kullander, Operations Manager and Projects Coordinator, Jake Sedlacek, Assistant to the City Administrator and Recording Secretary Nancy Bauer. MINUTES: Commissioner Kraus wanted the minutes corrected from the September 14th meeting to reflect the correct spelling of his last name. Commissioner Craighead questioned the amount of money City Council provided for the 2007 parks celebration. Mr. Kullander replied that the City Council budgeted $1,000 for "seed" money for the parks celebration. There is also $8,000 in the budget for a part-time person to help coordinate planning a community type celebration, sponsored and organized by someone other then the City. Commissioner Spicer said that everyone in the City seemed to enjoy the expanded event, but the City Council has backed away from organizing an expanded event in 2007. Commissioner Craighead moved approval of the September 14, 2006, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Commissioner Libra seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 PARK BENCH DONATION Chair Spicer reported that Diane Mast wanted to donate a bench in honor of her 75th birthday and he had no problem with the wording on the plaque. Commissioner Libra asked if a motion was needed to approve the wording. Page - 1 October 10, 2006 Mr. Kullander replied no, the Commission should review the wording and send a recommendation to the City Council to accept the donation and direct staff to install the bench. Commissioner Craighead asked where the bench would be located on Lilac Lane. Mr. Kullander responded that it would be located at street level on Lilac Lane at Marie Avenue, a location selected by Ms. Mast. Commissioner Libra moved the Parks Commission to make a recommendation to the City Council to accept the park bench donation and the wording of the plaque. Commissioner Portz seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 VICE -CHAIR Chair Spicer recalled that Commissioner Craighead was going to be Vice -Chair for 2006 and Commissioner Portz was going to be Vice -Chair for 2007. Commissioner Libra stated that was how he remembered it. Commissioner Portz stated that it was voted for that way. Mr. Kullander reminded Commissioner Portz that he had to submit a letter by December 29th, if he wished to be reappointed for a third term and Commissioner Libra's third and final term would expire on January 31, 2007. It was reaffirmed that Commissioner Craighead was Vice -Chair for 2006 and Commissioner Portz would be Vice Chair for 2007. VALLEY PARK TENNIS COURTS Chair Spicer commented that he doesn't want the tennis courts closed and complimented Mr. Kullander on the nice notice that was posted at the tennis courts announcing there would be an open house at the November 14th Parks and Recreation meeting. Mr. Kullander stated that there was also a notice in the Heights Highlites soon to be delivered to residents. Commissioner Kraus asked if any comments were received. Mr. Kullander responded that he has received one letter and one phone call. Both were strongly against closing the tennis courts. Page - 2 October 10, 2006 Chair Spicer stated that residents need to comment on the closing of the tennis courts. Commissioner Craighead asked if comments could be emailed. Chair Spicer commented they could and gave Mr. Kullander's email address. FRIENDLY HILLS TOT LOT Chair Spicer said a letter was received asking for trees to be planted in the Friendly Hills Tot Lot, which is about one acre in size. Mr. Kullander responded that the developer put in the play equipment and donated the four lots in the early 1960's. Chair Spicer said the neighbors wanted the tot lot left alone. Mr. Kullander responded that the City Council did not want to sell the land, or spend money on improvements at the tot lot. Chair Spicer asked which other park was a tot lot. Mr. Kullander responded Valley View Heights. Money is being spent on Valley View Heights because there is no other park in that area. Chair Spicer said the Friendly Hills Tot Lot was designated as non -park land. Money from the Special Park Fund could not be spent on it. It should be moved on to Council to see if they would be willing to spend money planting trees there. MENDOTA HEIGHTS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Chair Spicer asked Mr. Sedlacelc if he attended the meeting with the Mendota Heights Athletic Association. Mr. Sedlacelc responded that he had and that was his first official parks function. Chair Spicer noted that there were three people from Mendota Heights Athletic Association at the meeting they are; Mr. Johns, Mr. Vierling, and Mr. Applebaum. Chair Spicer summarized the meeting with Mendota Heights Athletic Association that covered issues of field maintenance, back stops, dugouts, netting and batting cages. There was also discussion of Sibley field use. Mr. Libra asked if Mendota Heights Athletic Association could get feedback on hockey rink use. Mr. Kullander said Teresa confirmed that there has been no regularly scheduled use of the hockey rinks for several years. Page - 3 October 10, 2006 Mr. Libra said Mendota Heights Athletic Association should keep track of groups that might want to use the hockey rinks. Mr. Johns said that Pat Senko was working with Terry of Public Works to try and improve the quality of ice at the rinks. Mr. Libra said a group would like the Wentworth warming house replaced because it is too small. Mr. Johns said the ice quality is down so usage goes down. Commissioner Libra said there are periodically head counts on the rinks. There have been discussions about shutting down one rink. It would be helpful to know if there are other groups that would the rinks. uI.E. Mr. Kullander gave a summary of the softball backstop replacement proposal in Marie, Wentworth and Valley Parks. This project was included in the Capital Improvement Plan to be completed this year. $21,000 was budgeted for this work. Commissioner Craighead said he didn't see it in the 2006 Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Kullander responded it was item #4 in 2006 and was shown on the 5 year plan summary — item #13 on tonight's agenda. Mr. Craighead asked why Special Park Funds were being spent. Mr. Kullander responded that the backstops are over 30 years old, have become an eyesore, are worn out, distorted and should be replaced. Mr. Craighead asked why it wasn't coming out of the maintenance fund. Mr. Kullander responded that this is a replacement and not a repair. Mr. Kullander suggested that while the fencing crew is in town he could add three additional work items to meet requests made by the Mendota Heights Athletic Association. Chair Spicer said that Mendota Heights Athletic Association would like netting over the backstop at the Civic Center ball field. Mr. Kullander responded that the backstop is currently 20 feet tall and foul balls are going over it. One option would be to put netting over the top completely. An estimate to do this would be about $3,000. Another issue is the batting cages at Mendakota Park and the fencing crew could install additional top rails to keep the netting from sagging. Chair Spicer asked if one of the nets will still be replaced in the spring at the batting cage Page - 4 October 10, 2006 Mr. Kullander responded yes. These are three work items we could do this year and would cost about $4,000 - $5,000. Chair Spicer asked if we have received park dedication fees from Opus. Mr. Kullander replied that we had received almost $17,000 as of October 1. As more lots are platted the City gets additional dedication fees, possibly two or three times this amount by the end of the year. Commissioner Craighead asked if we got a list of priorities from Mendota Heights Athletic Association. Mr. Kullander responded that yes we got a list. Commissioner Craighead asked if the back stop was the number one priority. He also said a cover wasn't put over the backstop several years ago because the catcher could not catch a foul ball. Why do we want to cover it now? Mr. Kullander responded that Mendota Heights Athletic Association was willing to accept this trade-off. Mr. Craighead said that not having a cover was a safety issue — foul balls go into the street. Chair Spicer said he would vote for this just for the safety reasons. Mr. Craighead wants people to know that the reason the backstop is getting covered is for safety reasons, so that if the issue is revisited in a couple of years they'll know why it was covered. Chair Spicer said this is not Mendota Heights Athletic Association's total wish list but what the Commission could respond to in the short term and he would recommend these three improvements this year. Commissioner Kraus passed a motion to spend up to $10,000 to attach netting to steel cables at the top of the existing fencing on the Civic Center backstop, install additional top supports at two batting cages at Mendakota Park, and replace the netting on one-half of the batting cage at Mendakota Park. Commissioner Portz seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Chair Spicer said the money would come out of the Special Park Fund and needs to be approved by the City Council. Page - 5 October 10, 2006 Mr. Kullander responded that he did look at the Fort Snelling dugouts and thought they were too cage like in appearance. Mr. Kullander was going to look at what could be done with galvanized posts to give support for a steel roof at the player's benches at the Civic Center field. Chair Spicer asked about canvas tops. Mr. Kullander said canvas tops have vandalism issues and still need the framework. He would talk to the fencing contractor and see what experience they have with bracketing a metal roof to the fence, or adding galvanized posts. Commissioner Craighead asked Mendota Heights Athletic Association if modifying the player's benches would be an improvement and what they envisioned. Mr. Johns said the issue came up this year with 95° temperatures and it was debated whether they should play or not, portable tops were put up and that helped. Mr. Applebaum said Mendota Heights Athletic Association hosts three or four tournaments a year and they bring their own tarps and they are blowing. Commissioner Craighead asked if they wanted enclosed dugouts or just a roof. Mr. Johns said they just want them covered. Mr. Applebaum said they want what is at Fort Snelling and Mr. Kullander's drawing is for the dugouts at Mendakota Park which require a different design because of limited open space in the HUD area. Chair Spicer asked Mr. Kullander if the estimate he had was for the drawing of proposed dugouts at Mendakota Park. Mr. Kullander responded that the rough cost would be $600 - $8,000 per unit at Mendakota Park. If this project would be done it would bump a major project off the Capital Improvement Plan. He would get a bid from a fabricator and come back to the Parks Commission with an estimate. Chair Spicer asked if this would be done in March or April of 2007. Mr. Kullander responded it could be done in 2007 or 2008, depending on how the Capital Improvement Plan was changed. Commissioner Portz said he liked the idea because it was open and you could still see the players and play. Chair Spicer said he also liked the idea as it gives you coverage and is non -intrusive. Mr. Kullander said the Civic Center field would be done next spring and not this year. Page - 6 October 10, 2006 Mr. Craighead asked if Mendota Heights Athletic Association would provide 50% of the funding. Mr. Johns responded that Mendota Heights Athletic Association has no money because thier pull -tab money has decreased. Commissioner Portz said trails, playgrounds and Mendota Heights Athletic Association all needing funding. Chair Spicer said I wouldn't ask for them for contributions because they have no funding. Commissioner Libra asked why the hockey funding wasn't on the Mendota Heights Athletic Association spreadsheet provided in tonight's packet. Mr. Johns replied it was a timing thing. It is year-to-date as of now and hockey isn't on there. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN It was suggested that the Capital Improvement Plan be revisited again in November. Mr. Kullander responded that he did a 10 year projection of possible park dedication fees that could be anticipated to come in and thinks the total amount spent from the fund should not exceed $100,000 per year — unless a new funding source becomes available. VALLEY PARK AND VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS PARK Mr. Kullander reported that work will be done in Valley Park and Valley View Heights Park in the next week to 10 days. A little fine tuning is being done to Valley View Heights, because the salvaged equipment from Marie Park may not be desirable to use there. He is having a meeting on Wednesday regarding this, but the price should stay within the budget authorized by City Council. The equipment has been ordered for Valley Park and the demo work should start soon. Ivy Park is going to be more expensive. It will be done first thing in 2007. The plans are being developed, should come to the Commission in December or January with the design and should go to Council in February and ordered for a spring installation date. UPDATES Chair Spicer commented the City lifted the moratorium on subdividing new lots and asked how many lots this impacted. Mr. Kullander said the City identified about 60 parcels of land. Chair Spicer asked about Par 3. Page - 7 October 10, 2006 Mr. Kullander responded that it has been sent to the Planning Commission to define the land use description for the property. The developer could sell to the City at the appraised value if the referendum was successful. If this doesn't happen they could keep it as a golf course or develop it in 19 large lots. Chair Spicer said Acacia Cemetery has a private group looking to preserve the 15 acre parcel. Mr. Kullander responded that if this happens the land would be controlled by the City similar to the Pilot Knob site. NOTICE FROM DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS DIRECTOR Chair Spicer said that an invitation came from the Dakota County Parks Director inviting the Park Commission to a workshop on October 18th Mr. Kullander responded that someone from staff would attend the workshop. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Libra wanted staff to be aware of opportunities to get funding from Dakota County for construction of missing trail segments along county roads such as Lexington Avenue, Wagon Wheel Trail and Highway 13 west of the Opus project. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 P.M. Page - 8 October 10, 2006 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMORANDUM Date: November 9, 2006 To: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION From: TERESA GANGELHOFF RE: SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2006 PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT Safety Camp I am working with VFW, WSP and SSP and planning for next years camp to be held August, 14,15,16, 2007. Tennis I will be meeting with Tim Garvey in December to go over plans for next year's tennis program, we hope to continue the same programming we offered this past summer, trying to increase the numbers in a few of the classes and possibly still running a small tournament the morning of the park celebration on June 2"d, 2007 Performances in the Park Over 100 seniors (and all ages!) came up to Mendakota Park on September 4 to enjoy free music and root beer floats. We even cleared the pavilion floor and many had a good time dancing to the music. Ice Rinks I am presently hiring about 3 more rink attendants and will have 14 attendants that want to return and work again this winter. Flyers Flyers went to all schools for our fall programming and I am currently working on one to go out in early December for holiday and winter activities. Youth Trips Fall MEA Schools out trips were very well attended. On Oct. 19 we took a group Horseback riding and Friday Oct. 20 we went to The Park at MOA (formerly Camp Snoopy) Winter break trips are in place and we are taking registrations for them. We are going to Bowling/Swimming/Movie on Wednesday, Dec. 27 and to Grand Slam and Roller skating on Thursday, Dec. 28. Cheerleadin Cheerleading lessons are continuing at Moreland School this fall for 12 weeks we had over 30 kids participate. I have plans in place with Cheer America to run another 12 week session starting in February. The cost is $66.00 for ages 4 and up. Cheer America will provide the instructors and run the program for us. Skateboard Camp New this year we had 19 kids attend our camp, it was very successful! 3rd Liar came and they put on a one day camp at our Skateboard Park at Rogers Lake. Cost was $44.00 for the day, they provided the instructors. Gymnastics This class is held Saturday mornings for boys and girls 3 yrs. and up. We have a fall session taking place right now and a winter session starting in January. Ice Skating Lessons Our skating instructor -Rebecca is back and will be offering lessons on Saturdays starting in January at Friendly Hills Rink for 5 weeks starting. At this time I have 5 sessions and will add more if needed. Registrations are coming in and classes are filling, as this was very popular last year I hope that students will return and move up to the next class level. The cost this year will be $32.00 for the 5 sessions. City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM November 7, 2006 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator Je Subject: Valley Park Tennis Court Background: The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the City Council provide tennis court maintenance funding in the 2007 City Budget in the amount of $18,000.00. Much of this funding request, $11,000, was for maintenance of the Valley Park double tennis courts. The City Council chose not to fund maintenance of the Valley Park tennis courts and recommended the courts to be "taken out of service". They further requested City staff inform the Commission that maintenance funding for the Valley Park tennis courts would not be included in the 2007 City Budget. The Parks Commission was made aware of the Council's decision in September and before making a final determination on this issue directed staff to schedule an Open House at the November 14th Commission meeting to allow residents in the vicinity of Valley Park and throughout the community to be made aware of the Council's wishes and to express their opinions regarding what type of infrastructure or amenities should be located in this park to better serve the community. Staff posted an announcement at all five City tennis court facilities (Valley, Marie, Wentworth, Ivy Hill and Friendly Hills Parks) and a notice of the scheduled Open House was included in the City's quarterly newsletter, the Heights Highlites, that was distributed in October to all households in the City (4700 + addresses). Staff is aware that one or more residents have distributed a flyer and circulated a petition with the intention of "saving" the Valley Park tennis courts (at the time this memo was prepared, City Offices had not received such a petition). Discussion: The City Council is awaitingcomment from the Park and Recreation Commission. Attached are a number of communication49households) I have received in response to the posted notice at the tennis courts or the notice placed in the City newsletter. Residents attending the Open House may provide other insights or information for Commissioners to consider. 1. Do Nothing. In effect, agree with the City Council that expenditure of City resources to repair and maintaining the tennis courts in Valley Park is not cost effective and that the needs of the community are easily met by the existing 25 (28) tennis courts available to residents (8 courts in four City parks, 8 courts at Visitation and 9 soon to be 12 courts at Sibley High School -all court surfacing at Sibley is applied over a concrete base). National standards forpark facilities recommend one tennis court per city plus one additional court per every 1000 population - MH has a population of 11, 750 - 13 total courts would meet this guideline. 2. Request City Council to reconsider the value these tennis courts provide to the community and to allocate funding to maintain and recondition the playing surface. Removal of the built-up surfacing material to expose the asphalt base and application of a new playing surface and court markings would cost $11,000.00. If the asphalt base has heaved, resulting in an uneven surface, these areas would be removed and the area patched to provide a level surface to apply the court surfacing material upon. Costs for this additional work vary depending upon the size of the area(s) damaged. 3. Build a new double tennis court in this same location. Removal and construction costs for a new asphalt base double tennis court will cost from $65,000 to $80,000. Utilizing a concrete base in lieu of asphalt would cost from $115,000 to $130,000. An asphalt base would be subject to future structural cracking from winter freeze -thaw cycles and a concrete base is more stable and less susceptible to these same forces. A project such as this would be funded from the Special Park Fund which by the end of the fiscal year in December will have a balance in the $200,000 to $225,000 range. Action Required: Hold the Open House, review the materials provided and advise the City Council. (NOTICE !' The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold an OPEN HOUSE at City Offices, 1101 Victoria Curve, on Tuesday, November 14tH, at 6:30 pm to discuss "closing and taking out of service" the tennis courts at Valley Park. The Commission urges interested residents to attend the Open House or contact City Offices (651) 452-1850 and share your concerns or to suggest an alternate use for the site if the tennis court is removed. CITY TENNIS COURTS The last new tennis court built in a City park was constructed in 1972. Currently there are ten courts located in five parks (Friendly Hills, Valley, Marie, Ivy Hill and Wentworth Parks). Annual freeze -thaw cycles cause structural cracking of the courts asphalt base. Because of this, cracks need to be filled and surfacing re -touched on a regular basis, but these are at best cosmetic and only extend play on the courts for another few years. Then another topcoat needs to be applied and the two to four year cycle begins again. When structural cracking or poor subsoil conditions results in an uneven playing surface, crack filling or a new topcoat alone will not return the courts to a safe playable condition and funds expended on maintenance are no longer cost effective. The surfacing on the courts in Valley Park has deteriorated to such a degree that by next spring they will be unsafe to play on. City Council has asked the Parks and Recreation Commission to review this issue at an Open House to be held on Tuesday, November 14th, in the Council Chambers at 6:30 pm. Funding for maintenance of the Valley Park tennis courts was not included in the 2007 City Budget and the Parks Commission has been asked to consider a recommendation to "take these courts out of service" and determine if another facility, activity or other use should be considered for the tennis court site following removal of the fencing and asphalt. Residents interested in this issue are urged to attend the Open House on November 14th or contact city staff at (651) 452-1850 or e-mail comments to: guyk(cDmendota-heights.com. In addition to City tennis courts the nine courts located at Sibley High School are available for play by residents living in School District 197, when not in use for a school activity. Date: Linda Shipton From: Jay Pfaender Upfaender@drake-bank.com] Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 10:25 AM To: Linda Shipton Attachments: USTA Brochure.pdf Date: November 9, 2006 To: Park and Recreation Commissioners -Mendota Heights From: Jay Pfaender 651-767-9821 Re: Hearing on Valley Park Tennis Courts Page 1 of 1 My name is Jay Pfaender and I live at 720 Roundhill Road, and I am President -Elect of the United State Tennis Association Northern Section(USTA). I am writing in favor of retaining and upgrading the existing tennis facilities in Valley Park or, for that matter, any of the other existing courts in Mendota Heights. I am planning on attending the meeting on November 14. My purpose in this memo is to give you additional background on the state of tennis nationally and locally. I am attaching two exhibits that confirm through research that tennis is one of the few sports that: • Participation is growing • Total play is increasing • Tennis is the only traditional sport growing in the last 5 years • Industry merchandise sales, a bellwether of the state of tennis, is increasing • Interest in pro sports through the US Open, US Open Series and cable tennis channel is at new highs At the local level, tennis play is increasing too. Consider the following: Membership in the USTA section is up 10% • Participation in USTA section leagues is up 5% this year • With the closing of Lilydale Tennis Club, over 1,000 former tennis members are playing both at other indoor clubs or at local outdoor courts • While USTA tennis leagues are playing outdoors at the high school, practice is going on at local courts including Valley Park The bottom line is that tennis is alive and well and while an infrequent drive-by of the Valley Park courts might give one the idea that they are not being used. The fact is that they are being used and since tennis is on the upswing and as the numbers indicate, now is the time to upgrade the facility at Valley Park 11/9/2006 ID �\ p:* ti n m Oro i 11 3 iba £_.;�( t �_...fl,;, .,i �L•�'...� t_3,.._ 1, [.'cSs t �,,.: Y�,£ , is* -vi ``"-` i x. Tcbmd: :n�. I ��`��" t� of . Ic A « ri ng— E`� fri t '" dll 4ti..+E Sunda, #1 i z ._YjalEs.r si # I7 F i. i:£ Iia�f st,..: -:�'1 1 �€�t f.• f£.,^si'G � �. ��#! r':.: 7f #ii `f� s (, ld{r 2.` f 56 .f._al:t �'C: f E.f_(i l 71.C:�_s� ;1 t¢.:,"i l .fx+' E,<r,i �'. ,i: �r 'i. R,•!i, ,.... d r 3 s =.'7E Si £iS✓'a,�t t si i ;�£ i �' t�g,.'# I t:F, G ,f c„t ... . ��. Or sa�n 'ly a ou. h 6s Wit) Guy Kullander From: Marilyn Horowitz [marilynhorowitz@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 11:44 AM To: Guy Kullander Subject: Keep Valley Park tennis courts open My husband, Leonard, and I are 28 year residents of 1779 Trail Road and love living in Mendota Heights. Valley Park and its tennis courts were really the primary reason that I agreed to move from Minneapolis to st. Paul. It was a huge decision that I have never regretted. We are totally shocked at the thought that you would remove such an important asset to our community and to our property values. Mendota Heights is defined by our beautiful parts, ball fields and tennis courts. My sons learned to play tennis at Valley and still use the courts when they are visiting. I have heard that your argument is that the courts are not often used. If they were kept in good condition they would be constantly used. Now that Lilydale has closed even more people will be searching for tennis court space. Valley Park is part of my daily life and the cross -generational makeup of the tennis players is always a treat to watch. The courts set the personality for the entire park. Yesterday I spoke to a few neighbors about this impending tragedy and they all jumped at the opportunity to sign a petition. Within 5 minutes I gather nearly 20 signatures. Time did not permit me to go on and I am now leaving town until the 14th. I promise you that given more time I could have gathered hundreds of signatures. Do not assume that the silent to not care. We all care about saving our tennis courts. On behalf of myself, my husband and the residents of Mendota Height, please do not make a terrible and permanent decision by destroying our courts. Keep Valley Park Tennis Courts OPEN and maintain them in proper working order. Thank you, Marilyn Horowitz Guy Kullander From: Guy Kullander Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 12:05 PM To: 'Marilyn Horowitz' Subject: RE: Keep Valley Park tennis courts open Thank you for your comments. Your e-mail will be provided to the Park and Recreation Commissioners (an advisory body) prior to next week's Open House. If the Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council this issue would be placed on the Tuesday November 21st City Council Agenda as a discussion item. This issue was suggested by the City Council and only they can decide the future of this tennis court. If you have a petition, please submit it to me as soon as possible so that I can include it with the information packet that will be sent to the Park Commissioners. 9 Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: jsjemlevine@comcast.net Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 8:32 PM To: Guy Kullander Subject: tennis courts I am a frequent user of the courts at Marie park, and I know if you close Valley park's courts, then I am going to have a hard time getting access to Marie park's courts. Tennis courts are really used by the community and we just had Lilydale Racquet club close. I am strongly against removing the tennis courts at Valley park. Jimmy Levine Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: Guy Kullander Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 6:15 AM To: 'jsjemlevine@comcast.net' Subject: RE: tennis courts Thank you for your comments. This issue will be discussed on November 14th at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. The Commission will review all written or e-mailed comments submitted prior to the meeting and listen to residents attending this meeting. The Commission will make a recommendation on this issue to the City Council. The Park and Recreation Commission is an advisory group. Only the City Council can allocate funds for maintenance or re -construction of City facilities. The recommendation from the Commission will be placed on the agenda of the November 21 st City Council meeting, as a discussion item. 10/31/2006 19 -----Original Message ----- From: slhaack@mmm.com [mailto:slhaackgmmm.com) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 2:40 PM To: Guy Kullander Subject: PLEASE keep tennis courts by Cherry Hill KEEP THE TENNIS COURTS My husband and I were stunned to learn that the city plans to eliminate the tennis courts in the park at the end of Cherry Hill Lane. The tennis courts were one of the primary reasons we purchased a lot/home nearby. Others courts that are not within walking distance do not in any way provide an equivalent benefit. We do not other city services beyond street benefit that we personally reap from our high eliminate it. Cordially, Stephanie L. Haack James E. Toonen 1417 Knollwood Lane Mendota Heights,.MN 55118 651-450-1792 Guy Kullander cleaning. This is the one taxes. Please do not From: Guy Kullander Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 6:25 AM To: 'slhaack@mmm.com' Subject: RE: PLEASE keep tennis courts by Cherry Hill Thank you for your comments. I believe you may have misunderstood the posted notice (posted at all five of the City's tennis court facilities) or the article in the Heights Highlites (City's quarterly newsletter). The tennis courts you mentioned, in Wentworth Park, are not the courts under consideration to be "taken out of service". Those courts are located in Valley Park off Marie Avenue, just east of Interstate Highway 35E. Your comments will be provided to the Park and Recreation Commissioners prior to the Open House to discuss the Tennis Court issue at their November 14th meeting. From: slhaack@mmm.com Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:24 AM To: Guy Kullander Subject: RE: PLEASE keep tennis courts by Cherry Hill Thanks for the prompt response. You're right. I did think it was in reference to Cherry Hill courts since that is where we saw the sign. I'm happy to hear that those courts are not jeopardy since they were just recently resurfaced and our in nice shape .... as well as very convenient to our home. Stephanie Haack 1417 Knollwood Lane h Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: RONALD SMITH [ronpsmith@msn.com] Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 11:27 AM To: Guy Kullander Cc: Frank H. Klein; Jay Pfaender; Doug Hennes Subject: "Re -new" Valley Park Tennis Courts Per the article in M.H. Govt News I firmly support the renewal of the Valley Park Tennis Courts and hope other tennis player's will take the time to show their support by contacting M.H. officials and sending emails or letters. Ron Smith 40 + year resident and frequent tennis player. 2357 Swan Drive 651-454-2357 10/17/2006 Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: Mitchell A. Rossman [mitchellarossman@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 1:22 PM To: Guy Kullander Subject: Valley Park Tennis Courts That is such a nice place to play tennis! If anything, I ask that the courts be resurfaced. No better way to discourage the use of tennis courts than to let the surface decline. Mitchell Rossman 1891 South Lane Mendota Heights 10/16/2006 45 Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: demuse [demuse@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 5:24 AM To: Guy Kullander Subject: Tennis Courts Hi -- We just recently learned that the City is considering closing the Tennis Courts at Valley Park. We believe this would be a mistake. Those courts are used extensively by residents and are the only shaded courts in the city. With Lilydale club closing, there are fewer options for residents to play tennis nearby. We believe these courts should be maintained, they are an asset to the community. Thank you. Mike and Peggy DeMuse 1018 Overlook Road Mendota Heights 10/13/2006 October 6, 2006 Parks & Recreation Commission City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 RE: Proposed Closing of Valley Park Tennis Courts Dear Commission Members, �Vl� � A(el a It has come to our attention that you are considering closing the tennis courts at Valley Park in Mendota Heights. As a family that has used these courts on an ongoing basis during our 18 years as residents of Mendota Heights, we would like to voice our opposition to this plan. We believe the presence of these courts has been a plus to our neighborhood. Our 15 -year-old daughter has been a member of the Sibley Varsity Team for the last two years, largely because she was able to have fun on the courts as a young child. Had the courts not been there, and we needed to drive to somewhere to play, it is unlikely that she would enjoy the sport today. This past summer was the first year that we had to drive to other courts in order for us to play tennis outdoors. The Valley Park courts had fallen into such disrepair, that playing on them proved to be difficult. While we were able to find other courts to play on, families with children younger than ours would probably not make the same effort. We believe having nearby access to tennis courts as part of our park system is just as important as having walking paths, ball fields and play areas. Also, with the closing of Lilydale Racquet Club, demand for courts in our area has been even greater. Please accept this letter as our vote against closing the courts. Instead we would hope the city would refurbish them so that our family, and other families in this area can continue to enjoy them in the years to come. Sincerely, John, Mary, Max and JoJo Gelderman b4. Is October 17, 2006 John, Mary, Max and JoJo Gelderman a% on y 1812 Valley Creek Road FILE r Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 Thank you for your comments regarding the Valley Park tennis courts. This issue will be discussed at the November 14th meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, an advisory group that reviews park and recreation related issues and makes recommendations to the City Council. At the end of that evening's discussion of this issue the Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council. Their recommendation will then be placed on the City Council agenda for the following Tuesday, November 21St for further discussion. Both meetings are open to the Public. Your letter of October 6, 2006, will be included, along with other communications received, as an attachment to the materials staff prepares for the Park and Recreation Commission agenda. These same materials are included as attachments to the memo prepared for the City Council when they discuss this issue on November 21St If you have any questions please contact me at (651) 452-1850 or direct @ (651) 255-1155. Sinc ly, Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator 1101 Victoria Curve o Mendota Heights, MN 55118 (651) 452-1850 0 FAX (651) 452-8940 � 3 October 4, 2006 Parks & Recreation Commission �, 5;:'' City of Mendota Heights J L-- 1101 Victoria Curve 6 K - Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Re: Proposed closing of Valley Park tennis courts Our family has lived in Mendota Heights, close to Valley Park, for many years. We are astounded that the City is thinking of closing the Valley Park tennis courts. These courts have needed maintenance work for several years. Several requests that this work be done have been ignored. The courts are not currently used heavily because of their serious disrepair. The Valley courts enjoy an excellent tennis location. The surrounding woods and west side hill provide perfect wind and sun. protection. The Lilydale Tennis Club closing of last Spring has increased the tennis court needs of this area. Your Valley Courts closing notice states that the Mendota Heights tennis courts were constructed in 1972. This means that the city has benefitted from their use for 34 years! The cosmetic maintenance work that you describe, i.e. patching and painting, only works for a limited, -h umber of years. At some point, the surfaces have to be redone completely. This more extensive work, however, results in much less maintenance work for many years. Your notice describes how Mendota Heights has 5 tennis court parks with a total of 10 tennis courts. This hardly seems like an excessive number for a city the size of Mendota Heights. Our family and friends have played on the Valley Park courts for many years. Believe me, they would be sorely missed should they be closed. In summary, then, please accept this letter as our family's sincere and strong request that the Valley Park tennis courts closing proposal be reconsidered. Rather, we urge that these courts. be renovated and M upgraded so that Mendota Heights residents can enjoy them for years to come. Sincerely, Frank H. Klein 1826 Valley Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 cc Mary Jean Schneeman Potential Valley Park Tennis Court Closing Guy Kullander From: Farber,Jonathan B [J FARB ER@travelers.com] Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:50 AM To: Guy Kullander Subject: Potential Valley Park Tennis Court Closing Page 1 of 2 Guy: It has recently come to my attention via a jog through Valley bark that the City of Mendota Heights is considering taking the tennis courts at Valley Park out of commission, because they need to be resurfaced and are expensive to maintain. My family often enjoys playing tennis on these courts as do others. I hope this does not happen. I think they are an important asset to our community and think they should be maintained. The demolition costs incurred would also be significant. I attended the planning commission meetings when the Hidden Creek project was approved. A considerable amount of the tax money raised and set aside during these negotiations in the decision to allow the Hidden Creek project to continue was earmarked for Parks and Rec. Seeing that there was not enough land within the Hidden Creek development that they wanted to put aside for park space, this fund was to be added to the general Parks and Rec budget. Since the tennis courts in Valley Park are the closest to the Hidden Creek development, I would only expect it fair that some of the Hidden Creek tax base and specific parks and rec allotted monies be used to support Valley Park and the tennis courts. Seeing that the notice of potential closing was only recently posted, I am afraid that community input will not reflect the actual use that these courts experience during the tennis season. Please advise the timing and status on the Valley Park tennis court decision. Respectfully Jon • Jon Farber Marie Avenue Mendota Heights Resident Phone 310-8366 Fax 651-310-8225 e-mail jfarber@travelers.com Most U5 based organizations have Global exposures. Find out more by clicking TKXNK Global, This communication, together with any attachments hereto or links contained herein, The St. Paul Travelers e-mail system made this annotation on 10/14/06, 11:S0:29- 10/16/2006 1 SO 29_ 10/16/2006 TENN/,5.9/VYC NEN PLEASE HELP KEEP THE TENNIS COURTS IN VALLEY PARK OPEN! Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission will hold an open meeting on Tuesday Nov 14th at 6:30 in the Mendota Heights City Hall Council Chambers. Discussion will be held on whether or not the Valley Park Tennis Courts should be taken out of service. Residents interested in this issue are urged to attend this meeting or contact City staff at (651) 452-1850 or email at: guyk@mendota- heights.com. Comments from neighbors: "With the closing of Lillydale we need those tennis courts now more than ever." "The tennis courts at Marie Paris will be even more crowded than they are already if the courts at Valley Park are closed." "From my perspective as a senior citizen, the courts at Valley Park are an important community asset because they are the best shaded courts in the area." "These courts are the closest pads courts to the new development at Hidden Creek. With the added revenue from the development Valley Park should be improved, not diminished." "When ever 1 go by Valley Park I see those courts being used." There has been some concern that the notice about taldn.g the courts out of use went up after tennis season, thus the community opposition will not reflect the actual number of people who use and support those courts throughout the year. So please attend the meeting, call or email the City. If you'd like to be part of an ad-hoc committee to Keep The Courts At Valley Park Open please email Holly at Hollybf@aol.com. �`' II I IJ W cr) cy.) i - ----- (Y) < O Q= j, �� i--- — LL C� Lij > _j LO W, Lo 0 J W Z > .2 LIJ Lu o Z UJ1900 FT. - :D —j < — < < 6� EL Z Z LU l 0 C14 < < < F11 co U) C) 000 7)j�j 0 I ltn e eros cn 0 J V 0 pj q3 :3 > OL- < In Lj cu 2� LO. . . . . . . . it C) lu U) @) up C: C: (D 0 0 co -0 C: -0 FP 3:InZ5 0- Q) 1]3 oc > 0 L) 0 0 0 CO _0 C) C (D W ICU — CA ( c: .2) (a E (D (D 0 0 7 C: k z J J C9 Z 0 a- 4 4 uj 0 > L I- U a j! City of Mendota Heights Additional Communications Regarding Valley Park Tennis Court Issue November 14, 2006 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator Subject: "Open House" to discuss Valley Park Tennis Courts Background: have received five additional e-mails (attached) regarding this issue after I had submitted my memo for inclusion in tonight's agenda packet. All of these five e-mails support keeping tennis courts in Valley Park. Page 1 of 1 Dear Guy - This note is to let you know that I am opposed to taking the Valley Park tennis courts out of service. They are an asset to the community, and that they are/will be well used if maintained properly. Ann Hathaway 1011 James Court Mendota Heights Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: Guy Kullander Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 7:16 AM To: 'Ann Hathaway' Subject: RE: Valley Park tennis courts Thank you for your comments. Your message will be given to the Parks and Recreation Commission (an advisory group) and to the City Council which will make the final determination on the fate of the Valley Park tennis courts. 11/13/2006 Guy Kullander From: TOM GLEWWE [gmopo@msn.com] Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 3:51 PM To: Guy Kullander Subject: Valley Park tennis courts I I just wanted to let you know that I am opposed to shutting down the Walley Park tennis courts. With proper maintenance they would be used a great deal. They are a wonderful asset to our community. Thank you, Nancy Glewwe 898 Highview Circle So. Mendota Heights, Mn. 55118 Guy Kullander From: Guy Kullander Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 6:38 AM To: 'TOM GLEWWE' Subject: RE: Valley Park tennis courts Thank you for your comments. Your remarks will be provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission (an advisory group) prior to tonight's Open House on this issue. The final decision on the future of these courts will be made by the City Council. 1 Guy Kullander From: mmaude@mmm.com Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 5:21 PM To: Guy Kullander Subject: Tennis Courts Hello Guy - I just started playing tennis with my children - and other adults over the past two years and have enjoyed the three sets of courts locally where I can play tennis - Friendly Hills, Valley, and Marie. Whenever we go out, it takes us at least two tries to find an open court to play on - and if the Valley courts are closed, we are sunk! Part of what makes Mendota Heights a great place to live is having things like well maintained courts and playgrounds,. Please keep the Valley Park courts open - and keep them in good repair. Thanks Melissa Maude 3M Graphics Market Center Account Representative 3130 Lexington Avenue South Eagan, MN 55121-2239 1-800-953-2206 voice mail 651-340-5756 office www.3m.com/graphics Guy Kullander From: Guy Kullander Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 6:35 AM To: 'mmaude@mmm.com' Subject: RE: Tennis Courts Thank you for your comments. Your message will be given to the Parks and Recreation Commission (an advisory group) prior to tonight's Open House on this issue. The future of these courts will be decided by the City Council. 1 Page 1 of 1 Please keep the tennis courts in Valley Park open and in good condition' As a home owner in Mendota Heights, it is very important to my family to have these facilities available. Tennis is a great sport for all ages in our community. Sincerely, Mona Friedmann 906 Mendakota Court Mendota Heights, MN 55120 613-498-2778 Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: Guy Kullander Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 6:33 AM To: 'Frank & Mona Friedmann' Subject: RE: Tennis Courts Thank you for your comments. Your request will be provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission (an advisory body) prior to tonight's Open House on this issue. The final determination on the future of these courts will be determined by the City Council. 11/14/2006 Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: Stephanie Levine [stephanielevine@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 7:31 PM To: Guy Kullander I Subject: Tennis Courts in Valley Park PLEASE Keep them open! With the increased traffic of not having Lilydale, the tennis courts are constantly used! We use the Marie courts, and they are busy enough as is, not to mention that I'd never get to walk on to them if we closed the Valley courts. Thanks for listening to the taxpaying public! Stephanie Levine (1057 Overlook Rd) Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander Thank you for your comments. Your e-mail will be provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission (an advisory body) prior to tonight's Open House on this issue. The final decision on the future of these courts will be determined by the City Council. 11/14/2006 November 8, 2006 Mendota Heights Park Commission 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Ladies and Gentlemen: I appreciate the opportunity to address the issue of eliminating the tennis courts at Valley Park. I walk or drive by those tennis courts several times a week; rarely do see anyone playing tennis. In the literature posted on the courts you suggested that.the tennis courts at other parks would still be available and that those at Sibley High School could be used when students are not using them. If that is an alternative, you would need to publish in the school calendar and in the local newspapers when the courts are available to the public. Also, a few parking spots near the courts should be marked for tennis players only. Now, what to do with the existing courts in Valley Park? 1. How about a dog park? At Wentworth Park I saw one owner just let his dogs run in the tennis courts, and a woman threw balls for her two dogs in the hockey area. In a dog park unleashed dogs could run freely without their owners worrying about them running away or onto the streets. Since the courts are already enclosed by fences, the costs would be minimal: a bed of sand (or retain the tennis court surface?), removing the poles that hold the nets, and putting up signs requesting owners to clean up after their dogs. With the large Eagle Ridge development just up the hill and several condominiums nearby, dog owners with minimal land would have a place nearby for their dogs to run. 2. How about volleyball courts? The only nearby courts that I know of are at bars. Fencing is already at the courts. Your costs would be minimal: sand, higher stands, nets, and signage. Perhaps a small, informal league could be set up. I don't know if volleyball would create any problems, but the court is near the police department, so perhaps patrols could drive by occasionally. How about giving it a try? Thank you, Ms. Diane M. Kamerer,° 660 Marie Ave. W. Mendota Heights, MN 55118 651-454-3685 dianekammerer@hotmail.com Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: Patrick & Lois Gallagher [plg12@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 4:31 PM To: Guy Kullander I Subject: Valley Tennis Courts Dear Guy, Suffering through the recent loss of the tennis club in nearby Lilydale, it would be a shame to lose additional courts in the neighborhood. We would be opposed to taking them out of service. The courts in Mendota Heights were all well used this past summer. Lois & Pat Gallagher .odd Emotion Icons to your Emails L Il k Here Page 1 of 1 Guy Kullander From: Guy Kullander Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 4:34 PM To: 'Patrick & Lois Gallagher' Subject: RE: Valley Tennis Courts Thank you for your comments, which will be provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission (an advisory group) prior to tonight's "Open House" on this issue. The City Council will make the final decision on the future of the tennis courts in Valley Park. 11/14/2006 PETITION TO KEEP OPEN THE TENNIS COURTS AT VALLEY PARK We, the undersigned, urge the City of Mendota Heights to repair and maintain the tennis courts at Valley Park for public use. Name Address 6�- iD5) 2_0 1q16?1i C_t-, HO 6T12 -L) rof Z �3 i W,�� /� * -s-'s- / / � ,: � U,� 0 & t7- aU-, C, 4, /AW 0 IL ♦ i PETITION TO KEEP OPEN THE TENNIS COURTS AT VALLEY PARK We, the undersigned, urge the City of Mendota Heights to repair and maintain the tennis courts at Valley Park for public use. 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Name Address 3 y 5 z T , 0 PETITION TO KEEP OPEN THE TENNIS COURTS AT VALLEY PARK We, the undersigned, urge the City of Mendota Heights to repair and maintain the tennis courts at Valley Park for public use. 2Gl,-gal \.--j (9 k � E 14.q 'f I M (f h CA- o d(x 5 V/ I (� 0 / � e f Y� 0\ a(- F- L � iJHYI% c��r✓ID�c�✓ ��.� � Sntn�C`I KIP '�o+a 1 PETITION TO KEEP OPEN THE TENNIS COURTS AT VALLEY PARK We, the undersigned, urge the City of Mendota Heights to repair and maintain the tennis courts at Valley Park for public use. wal rK '1�I Z N ', c 0 M (A -� cl�'M0ra S y 5 v 7 ow I I C', 0 Lo CN CD =U) a) = CL r- 0 > O)C) ro 0- :9 -7 o E a) q a) -_9 -6 0 i5 o c () o) -m cn C: M x LU co El t)O 4ARiv .p 3AIN071:10i'd USrA UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION United States Tennis Association 70 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604-3602 usta.com Tennis Industry Association PO Box 7845 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 tennisindustry.org Is • • TENNIS INDUSTRY QUICK FACTS • USCA UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION PF Tennis Participation is Growing ■ Total Players ■ Frequent Players: Played 21+Times in Past Year 25 • Total Participation up 1.1 million (4.1%) 20 15 • Frequent players up 450,000 (9%) 10 5 Source: USTA/TIA USA Tennis 9.75. Paficipotion Study 2005 dalalo 0 conducted by Taylor Research 2004 4005 and Consulting / Sports Marketing Surveys • Growth in the number of total tennis players and frequent players was significant in 2005. • Highest number of total players since 1992. • Tennis players are becoming more ethnically diverse: 33% of all new players are minorities. Total Play Occasions Up* 600 559 Million 500 454 Million 491 Million 400 300 �I 200 100 0 2003 2004 2005 • The increase in total and frequent participation has fueled a significant increase in total play occasions. *Dotal play occasions] = number of fimes all players play tennis Source: USTA/TIA USA Tennis Purficipation Study 2005 conducted by Taylor Research and Consulfing / Sports Marketing Surveys Tennis is the Only Traditional Sport to Grow in the Past 5 Years Tennis Football (Net) Swimming (Recreational) Bicycling (Recreational) Soccer (Net) Racquetball Fishing (Net) Baseball Ice Hockey Volleyball (Net) Gymnastics Basketball Golf Skiing (Downhill) Softball (Net) Participation 2000 - 2005 % Change 10.3% -0.6%, -2.8%_ -4.1 -4.8%, -5.4%' -5.8%. -6.4%. -8.6%_ -14.9°%_ -15.3% -18.3% 23.0% - G ID • Interest in Pro Game is Increasing 10 87 million viewers watched all or part of the 2005 • In 2005, 116 live hours of US Open Series action. US Open, the most since 2002 when the two finals included Venus vs Serena and Pete vs Andre. • Viewership for Sunday finals of US Open Series events have doubled since the launch of the US Open Series. CBS ratings were up 22% overall vs 2004. USA Network ratings were up 5% overall vs 2004. • 2005 US Open was highest attended event in history (659,538). US Open remains the highest attended annual The US Open Series attracted 41 million domestic sporting event in the world. viewers over the summer of 2005. • USOpen.org received 27 million visits in 2005, • Cumulative TV ratings for US Open Series events have a record, and a traffic increase of 74% vs 2004. increased 50% since the US Open Series launch (2003 vs 2005). Industry Sales on the Rise 2003 2004 i2005 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 Units Racquet Sales 2003-2005 • Total units shipped increased 26.4% • Adult racquets increased 21.6% • Youth racquets increased 41.2% • Premium racquet shipments up 49% • Racquet shipments in units up 12 straight quarters (Third quarter 2003 through second quarter 2006) Industry Sales Continue to Grow in 2006 (through 6-30-06) • Total racquet shipments up 4.8% in units over 2005, Adult +4.3%, Youth +6.1 %. • Total ball shipments up 10.2% in units in first six months of 2006. Follows growth in 2004 and 2005. City of Mendota Heights 1►yi1:4►yi101amigIBill kyj November 7, 2006 Memo to: Parks & Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator ZV/ Subject: Ivy Hill Park - Playground Replacement Background: This playground was originally scheduled for rehabilitation in 2006 in the Parks Five Year (2005 thru 2009) Capital Improvement Plan, but after a more detailed inspection of the play area it became apparent that the cost for the work required would exceed the working budget of $35,000 by $20,000. In order to fulfill the Commissions objective of rehabilitation of two playgrounds in 2006 and to stay within a combined $70,000 working budget it was necessary to reschedule Ivy Hills Park for 2007 improvements. Valley Park was selected as the second play area to be rehabilitated in 2006, along with Valley View Heights Park (basic work on both playgrounds will be completed this fall). Discussion_ The work required to rehabilitate Ivy Hill playground will be removal of the CCA treated border timbers, removal of equipment / components that do not meet current ADA or Consumer Product Safety guidelines, and removal of the pea -rock surfacing. New border edging will be a plastic composite material, a drainage system will be installed under a wood -fiber surfacing, and new play components (slides, climbers, super -scopes, etc) will be installed. The existing four swings are in good condition and will remain (see attached plan and price quotes). Earl F. Anderson has submitted a proposal / quote for the replacement play components utilizing U.S. Communities Contract Pricing, which results in a 6% discount for the City. Final costs for this playground will be $28,465.97 for components, $19,023.00 for demo, installation, border timbers, and wood fiber surfacing (total EFA quote = $47,488.97) and $3,000 to $5,000 for additional materials and dumping fees for removals and site restoration tasks to be completed by the City's Public Works personal. Including charges for oversight, project coordination by City staff and the cost items described above, the final costs are expected to be under $57,000.00. Action Required: Review the attached plan and quote. If the Commission desires to approve the plan submitted by Earl F. Anderson for construction of this playground in early 2007 (April -May) they should make a recommendation to the City Council. Larger graphics of the proposed components and layout of the play area will be available at Tuesday's meeting. 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Andersen QUOTE TO: CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 1101 VICTORIA CURVE MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 ATTN: PHONE: FAX; PROPOSAL SHIP TO: Page: ENTERED BY: KIM QUOTE NUMBER: 0082374 QUOTE DATE: 10/23/2006 IVY HILLS PARK MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 QTY ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH EXT. PRICE 1.00 INSTALLEQUIP INSTALLATION OF PLAY EQUIPMENT 4,365.00 4,365.00 INCLUDES CONCRETE FOR FOOTINGS 8.00 R20C4872 DYNACUSHION WEAR PAD 159.13 1,273.00 DELIVERED AND INSTALLED 1.00 XP0668 XPOTENTIAL BORDER 2 -TIER, 84 STICKS 5,298.00 5,298.00 DELIVERED AND INSTALLED 1.00 EFAWOOD EFA WOOD FIBER SAFETY SURFACING SYSTEM 3,743.00 3,743.00 INCLUDES WOOD FIBER, FABRIC AND DRAIN AGGREGATE, DELIVERED AND INSTALLED - RE -USING EXISTING PEA GRAVEL 1.00 SITEWORK DEMO EXISTING EQUIPMENT 4,344.00 4,344.00 GRADE SITE AND PILE PEA GRAVEL ON SITE NOTE: This quotation is valid for 30 days. Please call for confirmation after that date. Prices are NOT based on SUBTOTAL: 19,023.00 prevailing wages. SHIPPING & HANDLING: 0.00 DISCLAIMER FOR UNKNOWN CONDITIONS: The following disclaimer applies only when installation is quoted SALES TAX: 0.00 This quotation is based on the area being free of all debris such a; but not limited to the following *Concrete footings or blocks of any type. *Bedrock or rocky conditions of any type *Tree stumps, trees, cans, bottles, metal or any other debris TOTAL: 19,023.00 *Utilities requiring any holes to be dug by hand *If area is not accessible to a bobcat and other equipment necessary for installation. *If water exists in site area or footings after they are dug *Or any other unknown conditions not listed or visible F.O.B: FACTORY TERMS. NET 30 DAYS Shipment approx. 3-4 weeks upon receipt of order and subject to credit approval Do you require a 24-hour delivery notice? FI Yes F-1 No --� r>pproved by: Signed CONTRACTOR TO CONFIRM ALL QUANTITIES Date ILL BACH 9701 Penn Ave S, #100 e Bloomington, MN 55431 e Phone: 952-884-7300 e 1-800-862-6026 • Fax: 952-884-5619 www.efa-Inn.com o e-mail: parlcandrecinfo@efa-irui.com OR trafficinfo@efa-mn.com EOE/AA Earl F. Andersen QUOTE TO: CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS 1101 VICTORIA CURVE MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 ATTN: PHONE: FAX: PROPOSAL SHIP TO: Page: ENTERED BY: KIM QUOTE NUMBER: 0082371 QUOTE DATE: 10/23/2006 IVY HILLS PARK MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 QTY ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH EXT. PRICE 1.00 PLAYGROUND CUSTOM PLAYBOOSTER DESIGN #5035132 INCLUDES TWO SADDLE SPINNERS AND TWO SUPER SCOOPS *U.S. COMMUNITIES CONTRACT PRICING PLEASE MAKE PURCHASE ORDER OUT TO LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF $ 28,465.97 26,384.86 26,384.86 NOTE: This quotation is valid for 30 days Please call for confirmation after that date. Prices are NOT based on SUBTOTAL: 26,384.86 prevailing wages. SHIPPING & HANDLING: 343.75 DISCLAIMER FOR UNKNOWN CONDITIONS• The following disclaimer applies only when installation is quoted SALES TAX: 13737.36 This.quotation is based on the area being free of all debris such as, but not limited to the following *Concrete footings or blocks of any type. *Bedrock or rocky conditions of any type *Tree stumps, trees, cans, bottles, metal or any other debris TOTAL: 28,465.97 *Utilities requiring any holes to be dug by hand *If area is not accessible to a bobcat and other equipment necessary for installation. *If water exists in site area or footings after they are dug *Or any other unknown conditions not listed or visible F.O.B: FACTORY TERMS: NET 30 DAYS Shipment approx. 3-4 weeks upon receipt of order and subject to credit approval Do you require a 24-hour delivery notice? F-1 Yes F–] No Approved by: Signed CONTRACTOR TO CONFIRM ALL QUANTITI S Date B B 9701 Penn Ave S, #100 • Bloomington, MN 5541 • Phone: 952-884-7300 • 1-800-�- •Fax: 952-884-5619 www.efa-irui.com • e-mail: parlcandrecinfo@efa-mn.com OR trafficinfo@efa-mn.com EOE/AA City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM November 7, 2006 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator Subject: Modify / Change Project Priorities in Parks Five Year (2005 thru 2009) Capital Improvement Plan Background: At the last three meetings the Commission has discussed making changes to the projects scheduled for completion during the remaining three years of the Parks Five Year(2005thru2009) Capital Improvement Plan. Consideration has been given to including additional new projects requested by the Mendota Heights Athletic Association (dugout shelters, upgrading of softball fields for baseball, etc.) and other projects recently brought before the commission. Discussion: Attached are copies of information provide to the Commission last month covering projects proposed by MHAA, previously requested or discussed projects not in the current five year plan, future revenue to the Special Park fund from park dedication fees (10 year projection) and a list of MHAA's "short term projects" discussed last meeting (items #1, #2, and #3 with support of the Commission, were approved by Council and will be completed prior to beginning of baseball next year). Two additional items (or options), addressing tennis courts, should be added to the "Other Projects" column: 1. Re -construct tennis court with asphalt base: $65,000 to $80,000 2. Re -construct tennis court with concrete base: $115,000 t0 $130,000 (Both of the above includes some sub -soil corrections and new perimeter fencing) MHAA Request to upgrade Hagstrom-King and Friendly Hills softball fields for baseball use: If the Commission wishes to consider these two requests, utilizing Special Park Funding, they should direct staff to conduct further research of the issues, develop preliminary cost estimates for improvements and schedule one or more neighborhood meetings to obtain input for residents living in close proximity to these two facilities. Rough cost estimates can be quickly developed in the event the Commission wishes to "plug these costs" into an updated or modification of the current Parks Five Year (2005 thru 2009) Capital Improvement Plan. Action Required: Provide staff with direction and continue discussion of the Five Year Plan at the December meeting. City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM October 5, 2006 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission and Assistant to the City Administrator From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator A - Subject: Parks Five Year (2005 thru 2009) Capital Improvement Plan Background: Following discussions related to construction of new facilities requested by MHAA the Commission directed me to prepare a summary and status of the projects selected by the Commission to include in the cu rrent Parks Five Year (2005 thru 2009) Capital Improvement Plan. Attachments_ 1. Status of all projects in current Five Year Plan -Updated 10-05-06 2. Ten year projection of potential Park Dedication Fees - Revised 10-04-06 Discussion: The MH Athletic Association has requested a number of capital improvements that the Commission may wish to consider including in the current five year plan. Following is a list of MHAA requested projects and other projects previously considered by the Commission. MHAA Requested Projects Other Proiects Hooded backstop at Civic Center Ball field $5,000 Dodd Rd. Trail: Town Center to Marie $60,000 Hooded backstop at Hagstrom-King $12,000 Trails if Par 3 develops $55,000 Hooded backstop at Friendly Hills $12,000 Tennis band -boards @ $6,000 per park $30,000 Move outfield fence at Civic Center $8,000 Picnic Shelter at Marie Park $30,000 Batting cage at Civic Center $8,000 Wentworth Park hockey lights $25,000 Covered players benches at Civic Center (2) $12,000 Wentworth Park -pave hockey rink $45,000 Covered players benches at Mendakota (8) $48,000 Landscape enhancements at Valley Park $15,000 Outfield fences at Hagstrom-King Park $10,000 Wentworth Park Warming House $60,000 -Enlarge parking lot $12,000 Marie Park -pave hockey rink $45,000 Outfield fences at Friendly Hills Park $10,000 Ivy Hill Park picnic shelter $30,000 Storage building at Mendakota Park $25,000 Pond fountain at Wentworth $7,000 Storage lock -box at Hagstrom-King $2,000 Pond fountain at Ivy Hill Park $7,000 Storage lock -box at Friendly Hills Park $2,000 Double tennis courts at Hagstrom-King Park $100,000 Ball field complex 4-6 fields + amenities $4.7 million Boat launch at Roger's Lake Park $6,000 Sports lighting at Mendakota Park (4 fields) $350,000 Lake aerator stairway at Roger's Lake Park $20,000 Sports lighting at Civic Center $125,000 Enhance native plants, etc @ Copperfield Ponds $25,000 Inflatable dome with basketball courts $1 million Sand volleyball court at Mendakota Park $8,000 Full size football field + amenities $35 to $60,000 Picnic shelter in Hagstrom-King park $30,000 Construct trail segments: Approximate total = $6,386, 000.00 - Hwy 13 (Opus to Lilydale Rd) $75,000 Victoria Rd. (Celia to Celia) $45,000 Dodd (Mendakota park to Wagon Wheel) $25,000 - Wagon Wheel (Dodd to Lexington) $100,000 Approximate total = $843, 000.00 Action Required: Review the information and provide direction to staff. City of Mendota Heights Parks Five Year (2005 thru 2006) Capital Improvement Plan Adopted by Parks & Recreation Commission in August 2004 The Commission desired total cost of projects from Special Park Fund to average $115K per year. BUDGET FINAL COST 2005 1. Wentworth Park -Playground Rehabilitation $55 K $50,000 2. Marie Park -Playground Replacement $45 K $38,000 3. Park & Trail Signage - City Wide ($ 6 K) Reschedule 2007 4. Roger's Lake Park -Additional skate park components $10 K $27,000 Total Projects $110K $115,000 2006 1. Victoria Highlands -Playground Rehabilitation $35 K Reschedule 2008 2. Ivy Hills -Playground Rehabilitation $35 K Reschedule 2007 @ $55K 3. Friendly Hills -asphalt path to tennis courts in lieu of bridge $ 4 K Reschedule 2007 -CDBG 4. Replace youth softball backstops @ 3 parks @ $7 K each $21 K $20,000 5. Friendly Hills -Replace hockey rink lights $20 K Reschedule 2009 6. Valley View Heights Park (from 2007 project list)) - - - $30,000 7. Valley Park (from 2008 project list) - - - $35,000 8. Trial on Wachtler (needed segment) - - - $10,000 9. Backstop netting at Civic Center - - - $ 5,000 10. Wachtler/Hwy 13 (Opus) trails - - - $67,000 11. Bleacher pads in 9 parks (CDBG hdcp-trail proj) ($14 K) Reschedule 2007 Total Projects $115 K $167,000 2007 1. Friendly Hills -Playground Rehabilitation $45 K 2. Valley View Heights (Curley's Tot Lot) -Replace playground ($35 K) Completed in 2006 3. Trails (.52 miles) on Wachtler & Hwy. 13 (Econ -Lab site) ($50 K) Completed in 2006 4. Ivy Hill Playground Rehabilitation (rescheduled from 2006) $55 K 5. Park & Trail Signage (rescheduled from 20051 $ 6K 6. Bleacher pads in 9 parks (rescheduled from 20061 $14 K Total Projects $120 K est. �. 2008 1. Roger's Lake -Playground Rehabilitation $45 K 2. Valley Park -Playground Rehabilitation ($40 K) Completed in 2006 3. Victoria Highlands -Picnic Shelter $25 K 4. Victoria -Highlands Playground (rescheduled from 2006) $35 K Total Proiects $105 K est. 2009 1- Kensington Park -Playground Rehabilitation 2. Mendakota Park -Playground Rehabilitation 3. Mendakota Park -Sand volleyball court 4. Hagstrom-King Park -Picnic shelter 5. Ivy Hills -Picnic Shelter 6. Matching funds for safety fences @ 4 youth softball fields @ Mendota & Somerset schools -School District 197 7, Friendly Hills- hockey lights (rescheduled from 2006) Total Proiects $22 K $28 K $ 6 K $25 K $25 K ($16 K)Reconsider or Delete $20 K 126 K est. Estimate: 2005 thru 2009 expenditures for Capital Improvement Projects = $ 633,000.00 (Avg. = $126.6K) Note: Does not include overhead and other yearly expensed deducted from Special Park Fund Above Summary & update prepared by Guy Kullander - October 5, 2006 A/1 City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM Revised October e, 2006 (August 23, 2006 -original memo) OPY Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission & Assistant to the City Administrator From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinator Subject: Special Park Fund - Projected (10 year) Revenues 2007 thru 2016 Background: The Parks and Recreation Commission, in preparation of a possible re -prioritizing, addition to or modifications of projects in the current Parks Five Year (2005 thru 2009) Capital Improvement Plan, directed that I prepare a revenue forecast of future park dedication fees. 1. Existing balance in fund as of August 1, 2006 $273,144.05 2. Estimated 2006 Expenditures (2 playgrounds & 3 backstops) - ($ 80,000.00) 3. Dedication Fees from Approved projects: a. Town Center - all fees from this project "pass thru" the Special Park Fund and are -0- dedicated for Park and landscape improvements in this development (completed 2007) b. Opus "Summit of Mendota Heights" development - approved 113 units @ $2,700 = $305,100 less $66,600 for trails. Fees tied to construction of units: Payments expected late 2006 thur early 2008 (as of 10-01-06 City received $16,734.00) Final total= $238,500.00 4. The Commission has maintained a balance in the Special Park Fund of approximately $250,000 to $300,000. Invested funds earn $7,000 to $11,000. Est. annual @ $9,000= $ 90,000.00 5. Possible dedication fees generated from development of new lots or housing units: A number of parcels have been identified that at some time within the next ten (10) years may be split or sub -divided creating new single family lots or units. a. 13 acre parcel off Orchard Place - est. 15 lots x $2,700 = $40,500.00 b. 60 acre parcel off Hwy 55 - 62 units x $2,700 = $167,400 c. 8 acre parcel off Wentworth - est. 8 units x $2,700 = $21,600 d. Multiple parcels off Wagon Wheel - est. 10 x $2,700=$27,000 e.13 acre parcel off Hwy 55 owned by City of Mendota Heights - If sold for: -Housing: 36 units x $2,700 = $97,200, -Commercial: 10% land value = $300,000 f. 8 acre parcel off Acacia Blvd. Zoned "Industrial' owned by City - If sold for this use -10% land value = $160,000 g. 4+ acre parcels off Dodd Rd - est. 6 lots x $2,700 = $16,200 h. Various lot splits throughout City- est. 30 lots x $2,700 = $81,000 i. Par 3 Golf (future unknown), if SF develops: 19 lots x $2,700= $51,300 j. 15 acres east of Pilot Knob Rd. owned by Acacia Cemetery - possible 2°d Pilot Knob site 6. Possible funds available for Capital Improvements: - If all of the developments noted in item #5 occur, are added to #1, #3 and #4 above less 2006 expenditures in #2, the result is approximately 1.2 million dollars over a ten yearperiod. If the Commission limits expenditures to an average $100,000.00 per year for Capital Park Improvements the remaining 'reserve"fund would be approximately $200, 000. 00. Action Required: No action is required; this memo is for information only City of Mendota Heights MEMORANDUM COP October 6, 2006 Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission and Assistant to the City Administrator From: Guy Kullander, Operations & Projects Coordinatorikv Subject: MHAA Request for New Recreation Facilities -Construction "Opportunities" Background: At the September Commission meeting I was directed to determine which of the MHAA requests were doable in the immediate future. Discussion: The following are several requests that MHAA has indicated as "priority" issues that the City could respond to yet this fall or early next spring if the Commission so desires. 2006- 1. Civic Center Backstop: Attach netting to steel cables installed at the top of existing fencing 2006- 2. Batting Cages (2) in Mendakota Park: Install additional top supports (pipe) to remove sagging nets 2006- 3. Batting Cages in Mendakota Park: Replace net on one-half of the batting cage 2006/ 4. Civic Center "Dugouts" (2): 2007 Obtain suggestions from fencing contractors for pipe support options to support steel panel roof over players benches -design $3 to $5,000 $2 to $3,000 $500 to $1,000 $6 to $10,000 (two) 2007- 5. Hagstrom-King Park - Outfield Fence, etc: a. Seek neighborhood input regarding "higher level of use" (baseball) b. Consider need for construction of parking lot @ $ 1 OK to $20K c. Install outfield fence, netting over backstop, and dugouts $16 to $22,000 2007/ 6. Mendakota Park roof over players benches (8) 2008 Due to limited space in the HUB area the only type of shelter that could be installed that did not restrict vehicle access to the HUB area would be steel design in the shape of a "T" with the vertical support posts at the back of the existing players bench. Rough estimate: $5 to $7,000 per shelter x 8 = $40 to $56,000 Summary: Work that could be done yet this year involves adding additional work items to the contracts with the fence supplier/installer of the new backstops in Valley, Marie, and Wentworth Parks. a. Items #1, #2, and #3 above would cost in the $6,000 to $9,000 range. b. Item #4, if a "simple" design option is found could also be installed by the same fence contractor in 2006 or could be done in early 2007 estimated @ $6,000 to $10,000 C. Items #5 and #6 require additional steps before a determination to proceed is made.