1986-04-08 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
APRIL 8, 1986 - 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes, March 11, 1986.
4. Spring Recreation Report - Selander.
5. Report of Council/Staff/Commission Teambuilding Workshop - Doffing.
6. Discussion with Tandem Corporation of Neighborhood Park Needs for Copperfield
Phase II Development.*
7. Further Discussion of the Park Study.
8. Status of Wachtler Property.
9. Council Representative.
10. Old Business.
11. New Business.
12. Adjourn.
* In preparation for this item, please read Barton-Aschman memo of January 17,
1986, on subject: Southeast Area Park Needs Analysis.
CITY OF EAGAN
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Phone: 454-8100
April 1 984
Vol. 7 No. 1
THE LONE OAK TREE._THESVMROL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
CITY COUNCIL SETS
PARKS BOND REFERENDUM
A special election for a parks bond refer-
endum has been set for May 22 by the
Eagan City Council. This action was
taken by the Council after much input
from residents and many public meet-
ings and hearings. On March 22, after
reviewing the specific recommenda-
tions of the Advisory Parks and Recrea-
tionCommission and of a special Citizens
Task Force, the Councll set the bond
referendum amount and date.
In recommending the two part bond ref-
erendum, the Task Force and Commis-
sion's report stated that Eagan parks are
"inadequate". The Task Force cited the
continuing growth of the community and
overcrowding of existing park facilities,
the need to provide play facilities for the
City's youth, and that development of
City parks is long overdue:
Part I of the two part bond referendum
question would provide basic develop-
ment for neighborhood and community
parks to meet 1984/1985 need levels.
Part II of the referendum question would
provide additional funding to secure and
meet future park needs. Additional in-
formation regarding the bond referen-
dum is contained in this special news-
letter edition.
Every Eagan resident is urged to study
the park bond referendum proposal and
to vote on May 22. Voting precincts and
locations remain the same as in the last
election. If you have questions regarding
where to vote or how to register, call the
Eagan Municipal Center at 454-8100.
INSIDE
Referendum Planning Process .... 2
Sample Ballot ...................... 3
Cost to the Taxpayer .............. 3
What You Should Know............ 4
Park MaP.......................... 5
Questions and Answers ........... 6
This special issue of the Eagan City
Newsletter is authorized by the Eagan
City Council and prepared through
the office of the City Administrator in
order to supply residents of Eagan
with information regarding the up-
coming park bond referendum.
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
TO BE HELD
The Advisory Parks and Recreation
Commission is hosting a series of
public informational meetings regard-
ing the proposed bond issue. These
meetings will be held at the Eagan
Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob
Road.
Saturday, May 5, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
If you have any questions or if an
organization or group would like in-
formation about the proposed parks
bond referendum, please attend an
informational meeting or contact the
Eagan Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment at the Municipal Center - 454-
8100.
YESTERDAY, TODAY AND
TOMORROW
Yesterday: The Eagan Park System
began years ago when Eagan was. still
just a township. In 1971 a successful
referendum made it possible to acquire
and develop several park sites. With the
adoption by the CityCouncil of a dedica-
tionordinance in 1974, the City required
residential developers to provide land
for future development as a park.
Today: The park system has grown to
33 park sites. Unfortunately the majority
of these sites remain undeveloped. With
the growth of the community, the demand
for park facilities has grown dramatically
overthe past several years. A decision on
how to meet today's needs and the future
of the parks system is now being con-
sidered.
Parks are an important part of a well -
planned city. The Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission undertook an
extensive study of the park system. The
study included many neighborhood meet-
ings and public hearings. Serious short-
comings inproviding developed parksas
well as athletic facilities were pointed out.
Tomorrow: The proposed parks bond
referendum will provide funding to de-
velopneighborhood and community park
facilities which cannot be completed by
any other means. Development of exist-
ing sites for neighborhood use, athletic
groups and family usage was deter-
mined to be important by the systems
plan study. Eagan now has the op-
portunity to develop a park system for
present and future usage by the resi-
dents of Eagan.
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"Shall the City of West Saint Paul be authorized to issue its
fully registered general obligation bonds in an amount not
to exceed $895,000 to defray the expense of the acquisition
and betterment of parks and recreational facilities within the
City?"
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PREPARATION SCHEDULE
WLPITWORTH/OAKDALE PLAYFIELD BOND ISSUE
2u I=I<3rch CITY COUNCIL ,'iEE'PING
1 « Approve Spe,:ial Flec t.ion Date
26 Approve Bond Issue Amount
3. Authorize Negotiation for Property Purchase
4. Authorize Preparation of Topographic Map of Purchase Property
5. Authorize Second Phase LAWCON/LCMR Grant Application
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11 A�oril PARK COPLIITTEE t•1i�"PIi7G
1, Final :.pproval of Bond Issue Package:
Park Development Concept, Preliminary Grading Plan, Park Cost
Data, Bonding Data, and Land Appraisal
2. Approve Brochure Final Draft
13 April BOND ISSUE PUBLIC II"isTIPdG
1D April PARI. CO;L"7STTEE I�PING
1, 3rieficz� on Group Presenta-;ions
?_, A_ pro re PaNsyap>_r Ad Final Draft
19
April thru
GROUP Ft.ESENTt'.TIOiIS
by Park Coaesit'tee and Volunteers
18
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Tay PAItf CO?NI'i";?EE TiEDPING
Review of Pro,^notion
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11 May BROCHURE PiAILING
?_ i & 22 Tray ^lELEPdOtE CA?9PAIGNS L'y Park Cc:;:mitte= and Volunteers
22 Y•i� SPECIAL EI,�TION
3-21-34 EJA: Crouch Consultants
5-21-34 Approved by 4!ect St. Paul .°ark and RPcreatior� Advi:o�-,y Cor•mittee
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WEST SAI NT PAU L
MUNICIPAL CENTER ■ 1616 HUMBOLDT AVE, ■ WEST SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55118
PHONE: 455.9671 EMERGENCY: 455-9681
The City of West St. Paul Parks and P.ecreation Advisory
Committee will host a public meeting to discuss the proposed
development and upcoming bond issue .for the proposed Oakdale/
Wentworth Sports complex on Wednesday, April 18th at 7:00 pm
in the Council Chambers. All citizens are encouraged to
attend and offer their input.
"WEST SAINT PAUL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY"
April 14, 1984
Letter To Editor
I am writing this letter to commend and offer m
to the West St. Paul City Council in their planning
Oakdale/Wentworth Sports Complex. It is my opinion
time resident of West St. Paul this facility is very
for the advancement of youth and adult athletics. T
has set Tuesday, May 22nd as a special election date
y support
of the new
as a long needed
much
he City Council
allow
to
the
voters a
say
in the decision to
acquire
the
necessary
property
each
and every
resident to
go to your
polling
place and vote
yes
to see this
plan become
reality.
Sincerely,
/f6Ut
Ray H 11, Park Board Chairman
1207 S. Smith
TV. St. Paul, MN 55118
Quality Programs Exist with Quality Facilities
To The Editor:
Being directly involved with our adult softball and youth
baseball programs in W. St. Paul, I have a real strong
feeling for the new sports complex that is being proposed
in this town. We have worked very hard to upgrade our
programs in the last 15 years. Without the help of our
park crew, we would have no chance of becoming a class
program at all. Athletics at any age level are a chain
reaction of events that produce the standards by which
we grade our programs. It all starts with good fields.
Good fields lead to good playing conditions. Good playing
conditions lead to good execution. Good execution leads
to good feelings. Good feelings lead to good sportsmanship.
Good sportsmanship leads to good participation. Good participation
leads to good crowds. Good crowds lead to fun for all. Now
isn't that what we would all like to have in our town? One
weak link in the chain can cause everything we have to turn
sour. Our park crew does wonders with what they have, but
they can only do so much. Please give everyone the chance
to achieve quality programs in W. St. Paul. Vote yes on
May 22, for our new sports complex.
Sincerely,
Howie Corty
WEST SAINT PAU L
MUNICIPAL CENTER ■ 1616 HUMBOLDT AVE. ■ WEST SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55118
ADMINISTRATION
PHONE: 455-9677 EMERGENCY: 455-9681
D4ay 10, 1984
T0: Softball Team Managers
FROM: Director of Parks and Recreation
The City of West St. Paul and myself need your help and
support. We are planning the construction of a new 20 acre
sports complex at Oakdale and Wentworth Ave. Within the complex
we propose to build three lighted softball fields and two full
size soccer fields as well as a horseshoe court complex, bathroom,
picnic area, playground and a 200 car parking lot. To be able
to build this facility we need money, the only way to obtain
these needed funds is through a bond issue election. The City
Council has approved holding this special election Tuesday, May
22nd, 1984 in the amount of $895,000.00. This is where you come
in, we need you to help promote this election in a positive manner
by contacting members of your ballteam as well as friends and
family and encourage them to vote yes on May 22nd. This new
complex will certainly enhance, enlarge and improve softball in
West St. Paul. Attached you will find supporting information to
answer questions pertaining to the bond issue and construction.
Please feel free to call me if you have any additional auestions.
Remember this can only be successful with you and your
team-mates support by voting yes. Thank you for your consideration
and help.
Sincerely, �
ezvle� a
Bill Kleineck, Recreation Director
City of W. St. Paul
'WEST SAINT PAUL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY"
WENTWORTH/OAKDALE RECREATION AREA
Group Presentation Outline
Corresponding
Presentation Board
# 1 & 2 I. Park
Plan
A.
Location: Wentworth Av., Oakdale Av., & Lafayette Freeway
Be
Project:
1. Purchase 8 additional acres; Total 20 acre site
2. Develop with listed facilities
3. Lights - fields, parking, and horseshoe courts
4. Fencing around ballfields
5. Irrigation system
C.
Users:
1. Organized sports
a. Youth baseball, soccer, and football programs
b. Girls softball program
c. Adult slow and fast pitch softball programs
d. Adult soccer league
e. Men's and Senior Citizen's horseshoe leagues
2. Family uses
a. Picnic area
b. Trails
c. Pleasure skating in winter
D.
Anticipated maintenance program
1. Maintained by parkkeepers on a daily basis
2. Staffed by part time personnel during scheduled use
3. Re,gular policing by police
�� j II. Bac3cground
A. Present
Park Sys+,em
1.
11 Parks
2.
118 Acres
3.
Use of public & private school facilities
4.
Recreation programs for every age group
Be Need
for Parks
1.
1969 Park Bond Issue developed most of present parks
2.
Recently,. City's recreation programs have mushroomed.
a. Since 1969, park development has been minimal
b. Increasing pressure on existing park facilities
3.
Park & Recreation Advisory Committee and City Staff agree:
NOW IS THE TIME TO EXPAND OUR PARX SYSTEM
C. Comparison: West St. Paul & other Twin Cities suburbs
1.
Cities similar in size, age, & location near central city
2.
West St. Paul is on the low end in park acreage & facilities
Group Presentation Outline - page 2
Corresponding
Presentation Board
i4 4 III. on Issue
A. Special Election May 22 - at your regular polling place
Be Question Reads:
Shall the City of West St. Paul be authorized to
issue its fully registered general obligation bonds
in an amount not to exceed t 695,000 to defray the
expense of the acquisition and betterment of parks
and recreational facilities within the City?
c. cost: $ eg5,000
1. Money used primarily for acquisition and development
of Wentworth/Oakdale Recreation Area
2. Minimal impact to each homeowner
a. Examples shown of tax increases for homeowners
b. Assessed value is around 85% of selling price
of each home
C. Rates for senior citizens are calculated on a
different scale
d. THESE ARE EXAMPLES. ONLY
D. Questions:
1. Call West St. Paul Park & Recreation Department - 455-9671
2. Call any member of Park & Recreation Advisory Committee
SPECIAL CITY ELECTION
City ea St. Paul
West 54. Paul, Minnesota
Tuesday, May 22, 1989
To vote for the question, put an (X) in the
square opposite the word "YES" at the left of
the question. To vote against the question, put
an (X) in the square opposite the word "NO".
SPECIAL BAND REFERENDUM
❑"SHALL THE CITY OF WEST SAINT
YES PAUL BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ITS
FULLY REGISTERED GENERAL OBLIGA-
TION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $895,000 TO DEFRAY THE EX -
a PENSE OF THE ACQUISITION AND
N 0
ATIONAL BETTERMENT FACILITIESS WITHIN RKS AND E THE
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