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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01102006 .~l' I City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W 10th St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651)480-6175 Fax: (651) 437-5396 www.ci.hastings.mn.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Fax: (651)437-5396 Civic Arena \ ) 1 Redwing Blvd. 'nastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6195 Fax: (651) 437-4940 ~ r ) -l .) '~ Natural Resources and Recreation Commission Agenda Tuesday, January 10, 2006 6:00 PM 1) Call to Order: 2) Roll Call: 3) Approval of Minutes from December 2005: 4) Setting Agenda: 5) Open Mike: 6) Topics of Discussion: 7) Departmental Updates 8) Levee Park Update 9) 2006 NRRC Goals/Objectives 10) Featherstone Oaks Development 11) Facility Use Fees - Aquatic Center 12) Veterans' Signs 13) 2006 Budget 6:00 PM 6:05 PM 6:10 PM 6:15 PM 6:20 PM 6:25 PM 6:30 PM 6:35 PM 6:40 PM 6:45 PM 6:50 PM 6:55 PM 14) New Business - Cell Phone Use Policy (Camera Phones) VERBAL 7:00 PM 15) Old Business - Vermillion Park Well Drilling / Well House Building - Lake Isabel - VERBAL - Pool Business Plan & Skate Park Meetings - VERBAL 7:05 PM 16) Next meeting: Tuesday, February 14, 2005 17) Adjourn: ) All times are approximate NRRCINRRC agenda for Jan 2006.doc City of Hastings Natural Resources and Recreation Commission Minutes December 13, 2005 6:00 pm 09) 1) Roll Call at 6 pm: Commissioners Christenson, Brown, Popp, Rohloff, Vandehoef and Vaughan, Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein and Superintendent Smith. 2) 3) Approved November meeting minutes. Motion by Vaughan. Seconded by Brown. Passed unanimously. Director Bernstein handed out departmental updates to the NRRC members for their review. Also included with the updates was a history of the ice rink flooding since 1980. 4) 5) The NRRC meeting schedule for 2006 was passed out and set. 2006 NRRC Goals: Director Bernstein asked the NRRC if a few goals should be set for next year forthe Commission to work on. This would make sure that the NRRC and the Parks & Recreation Department are on the same page and are working together. Commissioner Christenson recommended that each commissioner come up with 3-4 goals over the next month which will be reviewed at the January meeting. 6) Fountain Meadows Development: Director Bernstein explained that this development will be at the site of the old KDW A tower. The NRRC was asked if the Parks & Recreation Department should request land or cash dedication for the townhome development. Sunny Acres Park, Tuttle Park and Cari Park are all in the area and there is also a nice bike trail that connects the area. Commissioners Christenson, Vaughan and Vandehoef all reco~ended taking the cash dedication. MOTION: Commissioner Vaughan motioned to receive cash dedication in lieu ofland for the Fountain Meadows Development. Seconded by Commissioner Popp. Approved unanimously. 7) Veimillion Park Well Drilling / Well House Building: Director Bernstein told the NRRC that well drilling has been approved to take place in the southeast comer of Vermillion Falls Park and that the drilling is to commence shortly. There will be a well house on the site that will be similar to the one that is currently located on the north side of the tennis courts. Plans for the well house will be brought before the NRRC for approval in the future. Director Bernstein also mentioned that there are plans for the park shelter to be re-roofed next spring as well. 8) Summer Softball: Gooff Maltby has run the summer softball program as an independent for about 10 years now. He approached the Parks & Recreation Department after last season and expressed interest in having the City run the program in the future. This would give the Parks & Recreation Department complete administration of the program and would give us greater control of our park facilities. Director Bernstein explained that the league fees would remain similar to the fees charged in previous years. The current Joint Powers Agreement states that $26 from each player is paid to Community Education, but the City should still make a small profit by running the program. The maintenance costs are covered by the City regardless of whether or not we run the program. Commissioner Rohloff stated that running the summer program would rcally be it boo~llo lhe fall so,ttbalI program. The NRRC expressed coneem over the payment that is to be made to Community Education, since the program will be run completely by the City. Director Bernstein said that he was planning to meet with the Community Education Director and the City Administrator to discuss the agreement. MOTION: Commissioner Vaughan motioned that the City assume the administration of the summer adult slow pitch softball program. Commissioner Vandehoef seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. Greten Park Equipment Update: Director Bernstein received an estimate back from Miracle Recreation Equipment regarding the possibility of adding more equipment to Greten Park The plan includes a small tot lot and 2 tot swings. The cost of the additional equipment is about $12,000 including installation. The Parks & Recreation Department could probably do the instidlation and this would save about $1,750. Commissioner Brown asked what other 2006 expenses have we already committed to that this project would compete with? Director Bernstein hasn't gotten the final 2006 budget back at this point and will know more in January. The NRRC decided to table this issue until the January meeting when the fmal budget has been approved. Director Bernstein will give a report at that meeting on what was initially recommended and what was actually approved in the budget. 10) Lions Park Water Main: Director Bernstein informed the NRRC that the east side of Lions Park will be / dug up this summer to install a new water main. This will affect some activities this summer, such as soccer and possibly lacrosse. Superintendent Smith said that we aren't sure how long the construction will take. The question was raised whether we had ever heard back from Hope Lutheran Church about the parking lot they wanted to construct. At this time, we have not and are still waiting for them to contact us when they would like to proceed. 11) New Business Commissioner Christenson asked about the maintenance of the cross country ski trail this winter. Superintendent Smith explained that we currently have a contract with Dakota County to groom the trails for us. They will come on an as needed basis when we contact them. We are charged per time and will limit calling them out to 5-6 times per season. Commissioner Christenson mentioned that the East Hastings Improvement Association is starting preparations for the annual 4th of July Celebration. They are looking for any volunteers that would like to get involved. Director Bernstein requested that his name be added to the meeting contact list. The Holiday Train was a good success again this year! The City had a good presence at the event - the fire department put out a generator with spotlights, members of City Council were there, and there was also a good police presence. The food shelf donations filled 2 truck loads. 11) Old Business Skate Park Task Force & Pool Business Plan Meetings: Commissioner Vandehoef reported that the Skate Park Task Force meetings have been gomg well. There has been a lot of good dialogue. There is also good representation from the City Council, NRRC, City Staff and City Residents. Commissioner Vandehoefbelieves that no matter what recommendations the Task Force comes up with, it will be a hard sell to City Council. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 20th. ) Commissioner Rohloff reported that the 1 st meeting for the Pool Business Plan went well with lots of energy. The 2nd meeting had decidedly less energy and so it is being considered by Director Bernstein to hold future meetings with only Parks & Recreation Staff and then bring recommendations before City Council. Commissioner Christenson asked what the goals of the meetings are. Director Bernstein explained that we are just trying to determine if the pool is operating in the best possible way in all of its facets and see if there are any areas where we could improve our business practices. Lake Isabel Update: Three engineering firms were interviewed to see about possible improvements to T .ake Isabel. Barr Engineering is the firm that will be recommend~.d by staff. . Barr Engineering will show us a proposal of what can be done in the next five years and how much it will cost. Director Bernstein also mentioned that he is applying for a grant from the DNR for a boat launch at Lake Isabel. Sand Coulee Update: Superintendent Smith reported that the Friends of the Mississippi have sub- contracted with a contractor to remove invasive species (primarily buckthorn) from the Sand Coulee. The $15,000 grant we received in 2005 will cover the expense. Memorial Tree Program: Plaques are currently displayed in the Volunteer Room at City Hall. Director Bernstein is planning to bring up the issue with City leadership to see if the plaques could be moved to the Parks & Recreation building or to a more visible spot within City Hall. Commissioner Christenson mentioned that if the plaques were more prominently displayed, it might increase the number of memorial donations. MOTION to Adjourn. o Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2005. Adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Kristin Behrens City of Hastmgs Parks & Recreation Department 920 W 10th St. Hastings, MN 55033 ~ Ph: (651)480-6175 Fax: (651)437-5396 www.ci.hasti.ngs.mit.us Aq~tk: Center 901 M~Je St. . Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Fax: (651)437.5396 /~ ; ( J ... CiricAr~. ..., ...:2801 RedwingBlvd. .kastings, MN 55033 Ph; (651)480-6195 Fax: (651).43'74940 .. Ci. Natural Resources and Recreation Commission Departmental Updates Warmina Houses · Attached is the attendance record for 2005-06 · Weather has been a battling factor. Hastinas Familv Aauatic Center · You will be receiving a proposal for several changes for the 2006 season. . Parks Maintenance Activities · The cross country ski trail is being groomed for the 2nd time this season after snowfall on 12/30/05. · Flooding and cleaning of outdoor skating rinks continues on a daily basis. · The 7 warming houses are checked and maintenance is done daily. · The aeration system and thin ice signs at lake Rebecca have been inspected by the DNR on 12/19/05. They found no discrepancies and we continue to monitor the system daily. · Staff is currently working on two equipment maintenance projects: · Overhaul of the lely fertilizer spreader. · Complete repair of the Kromer field line painter. · We have coordinated with Kurt Stoudt the City Building Maintenance Director to have City staff do custodial work at the JMF which was previously contracted out. Civic Arena · 1/3/06 New mech. started replacing oil seperator on the 2. vilter compressors. · Had problem in a locker room after a Jr.gold-'B game by South saint Paul. They are now banned from the Hastings Civic Arena the remainder of 2005-2006 season. 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" )stingS.~ S5033 .,11: (651) 480-6195 Fax: (651) 437-4940 o MEMO Date: 1/4/06 To: NRRG Commission Members From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Levee Park Update Backeround Information: I have enclosed information from Bonestroo regarding a recap of the initial meeting with residents and the conceptual design schedule. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Action: None REF: NRRC/levee park update 1 2006 . ~) o . Hastings Levee Park Phase I: Conceptual Design Schedule . j II j Bonestroo II Rosene ~ Anderlik & ., \/, Associates Engineers & Architects 1. Conceptual Design Alternatives Completion proposed for Monday, January 16th, 2005 2. Steering Committee Presentation of Preferred Concept & Preliminary Cost Estimate Completien proposed for Friday, January 27th, 2005 3. Public Meeting Presentation Completion proposed for the wk of February 6th, 2005 4. City Council Presentation February~21st, 2005 @ 7:00pm Bonestroo Project No. 000222-05105-0 Hastings Levee Park Comments from Kick-Off Meeting on November 14, 2005 Levee Park is: Decent for WalkingIDog-Trail (4) A Pass through park Views - river, bluffs Good watching - boats, trains Memorials Nice the way it is (2) Historic so should be preserved Subject to vandalism A hIdden gem Loaded with potential Improving in effect like American Legion Levee Park is not: Organized activity Beautiful Inviting User Friendly Used for high impact activities (2) Amphitheater Usable Space Enough of a destination Fully used by the city Watched closely enough Current Problems with performance space o Area is too small o Vandalism o Doesn't add to attractiveness of park o City will need to control performances Levee Park should be: Better looking - more park like Provide better access Quieter activity Areas provided to facilitate activities (3) Left alone Band shell (3) Gazebo instead of band shell for weddings, etc. Landscaped . Taken care of (maintenance) Restroom Area (3) Bonestroo Project No. 000222-05105-0 , . , ' . fl. Bonestroo 1:1 Rosene ~ Anderlik & 1 \J1 Associates Engineers & Architects o 1 ) ') o Showplace A gateway to the city of Hastings -visible (2) An attraction to all ages especially promenade (2) Give a great 1 st impression Boat Dockage San Francisco style street car to transport people Eagle & Nature watching area Unique, not linear or symmetrical but flowing and curvilinear Great restaurants Automatic eating destination - restaurant or picnic (2) A terrific walking destination with gardens (2) Emphasize spiral history - through different elevations (2) Business Priority somewhere Park Uses Festivals (3) Nature watching (2) Walking & Running (2) Lunching (2) Family Picnics River Tour Art Fairs Water shows History The Lt. Oliver story 1819 The ferry 1850 Word "Hastings", 1970's Levee, steamboats, old buildings Favorable Places Red Wing Canal Park in Duluth Stillwater Boston-Montreal = public gardens Bonestroo Project No. 000222-05105-0 2 City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W 10th St. Hastings. MN 55033 Ph: (651)480-6175 Fax: (651)437:.5396 www.ci~hastjngs.mn.us Aquatic Center 901 MapleSt. Hastings, MN 55033 i>>h: (651) 480-2392 Fax: (651)437-5396 Civic Arena /-"-8'01 Re<lWing Blvd. \'~". .....:., . .. MN 5503. 3 F~'. .....h: (651) 480-6195. Fax: (651) 4314940 \ o MEMO Date: 1/4/06 To: NRRC Commission Members From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Goals and Objectives Backl!round Information: In the last NRRC meeting, we discussed the possibility of producing goals and objectives for the year of 2006. It is the desire of the Parks and Recreation Director to ensure that both the NRRC and the Parks and Recreation Department are working together to enhance the leisur€? experiences of our residents. Parks and Recreation Director's proposed goals: · The NRRC and the Parks and Recreation Staff to further develop a comprehensive parks and recreation system plan to enhance leisure time activities for the residents of Hastings · For the NRRC and the Parks and Recreation Staff to further prioritize, develop and improve the athletic facilities in Hastings in as cost effective manor as possible. · For the NRRC and Parks and Recreation Department staff to work together in formulating a five year capital improvement plan for parks, trails and facilities. · The NRRC and the Parks and Recreation Department staff to work together to update the parks comprehensive park plari. Action: Discuss and recommend REF: NRRClgoals and objectives 1 2006 City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W 10th St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (65l)48()~6175 Fax: (651)437-5396 WV^v.ci.hastings.nm.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple St, HaStin:gS. MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Pax: (651)437:'5396 Civic Arena u2801 RedWing Blvd. )stings. MN 55033 . .../11: (651) 48()..6l95 Fax: (651)437-4940 o MEMO Date: 1/5/06 To: NRRC Commission Members From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Featherstone Oaks Back!!round Information: It is requested by the Planning Department for the NRRC to review the attached plans for Featherstone Oaks. After the NRRC review of the proposed subdivision, it is asked for the NRRC to determine whether a cash dedication or land instead of cash is required from the developer, Jeff Thompson, to fulfill their park dedication requirements. Action: 1. 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" "''',' :~ \ ~~ '" s~ UJ fir :s -. ::!! n C>> :s ..... -t a; CD f/I ., City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Departtnent 920 W 10th St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6175 Fax: (651) 437-5396 ~V\v.ci.hastings.mti.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple St. Hastii:tgs~ M'N 55033 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Fax: (651)437-5396 Civic AreJU. 2801 Redwing 9lv<l )~ &IN 55033 . .n; (656 480-6i95 Fax: (651 )4374940 o MEMO Date: 1/4/06 To: NRRC Commission Members From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Hastings Family Aquatic Center Backt!round Information: I have enclosed a memo from Darbie Johnson, Aquatic Center Manager, outlining plans for the upcoming outdoor pool season. Opening and Closing Dates: Upon your review of this information, you will notice that the Hastings Family Aquatic Center has opened or attempted to open on Memorial Day weekend in previous years. You will see there has been many weather related obstacles in our attempt to open on Memorial Day weekend. In addition, after the Memorial Day weekend, the aquatic facility would close down again until the first week in June. It is my recommendation to not open on Memorial Day weekend and open the 2006 season on the first weekend in June. I believe the attendance supports this decision and we will be able to operate more efficiently and effectively. Action: 1. Recommend approval for the proposed opening/closing dates 2. Recommend approval of the proposed fee structure REF: Aquatic center fees 1 2006 City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W J Oth St. ('{a.~tings. MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6175 fax: (651)437.5~96 W\\"W.ci.ha-mngs.mn.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple St, Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (65 I ) 480-2~92 Fax: (651) 437.5396 Civic Arena '~801 Redwing Blvd. JHaslings. MN SS033 Ph: (651)480-6195 Fax: (651) 431-4940 o 1-3..06 To: NRRC Members, Park & Recreation Connnittee of the Council, Mayor, and City Council Members From; Darbie A.D. JoImsqiR- Cc: Bany Bernstein ~ Jeremy Fire Below are several proposals for the 2006 season at the Hastings Family Aquatic Center. Please consider these proposals and let me know if you have any questions. Dates and Hours of Ooeration For the past 7 summers we have opened on Memorial Day weekend and for 2 of the 7 summers we remained open until Labor Day weekeUd. WIth the early return of college students to school and several Fall athletic practice schedules. it had become impossible to schedule enough staff to remain open past the last weekend of August. It is the proposal of the staff for . the 2006 season to have a later opening date in the summer. Below is a chart of the dates we actually opened and the weather and attendlfnce figures for the past 7 summers. It takes approximately one full week to :fill the pool and heat the water to a tolerable level for training and approximately one full week of training for the pool staff to complete in water drills. In the past this foroed staff to begin preparing the pool in mid May so we would have tUne to fill the pool and 1lain the staff. We would open for the 3 day holiday weekend and then ~t closed for one, and in some years, two weeks because school was still in session, only opening on weekends. In an effort to save money on heating and chemically balancing the 400,000 gallons ofwater for up to 2 weeks without use, we are proposing an opening date of June 3, 2006 and closing August 27, 2006. Year Saturday Sunday Monday 1999 Opened lune 15 Opened June 15 Opened June 15 2000 Rain-closed 6 4 2001 Rain-closed 6 2 2002 Rain-closed 25 101 2003 53 120 220 2004 18 20 Rain-closed 2005 Rain-Closed Rain-20 Raiti-lOO ~r.facilif;y 2006 ~g and closiml dates. Cascade Bay - Eagan, MN I!dlJia Watetpa1t, Edina, MN St. Louis Park Aquatic Center, 81, Louis Park, MN Apple Valley Aquatic Center, Apple Valley, MN Em Daily Admission 2005: Over 42": $5.50 Under 42": $4.00 Proposed 2006 Over 42": S5. 7S Under 42": $4.50 June 3, 4, June 9-August 27 .tune 1O-AugUSl27 June 3-August 27 June lO-August27 After5PM: $3.50 After 5PM: $4.00 Season Pass 2005: Resident Age 1-5: $40.00 Age 6 &Up: $44.00 Non-Resident Age 1-5: $50.00 Age 6 &Up: $54.00 Proposed 2006 Resident: Single Membership: $50.00 Family of2 = $ 96.00 Family of3 = $ 144.00 Family of 4 = $ 192.00 Family of 5 = $ 240.00 Family of 6 = $ 288.00 Family over 6 = $ 336.00 Non-Resident Single Membership: $60.00 Family of 2 = $ 116.00 Familyof3 =$174.00 Family of 4 = $ 232.00 Family of 5 = $ 290.00 Family of 6 = $ 348.00 Family ovet6 = $ 406.00 Age 55 & Up: $40.00 Age 55 & Up: $50.00 Punch Card This wouldbe a new service addedto the Hastings Family Aquatic Center. We have bad several requests from patrons regarding a family season pass and or punch card. In my research of other facilities I have found that aquatic centers offer a season pass OR a punch card, NOT BOTIi I am nQt sure ifwe want to try offering both for one year or ifwe should decide on one form. The benefit of a punch card is that familieS can use the punches as they want; via friends, other family members, etc... with a season pass, o1tIy the person indicated on the pass can use it Below is the proposed fee structure for the punch card. Cards are good for one sc;:ason. Punch cards wotJld have a total of 10 admissions. Buy 1 Card = $50.00 Buy 2 Cards = $4O.00/each = total of $80.00 = savings of$1.7S each admission. Buy 3 Cards = $30,(lOleach = total of $90.00 =< savings of $2.75 each admission. auy 4 Cards = $25.(lO/each = tota1 of$lOO.OO = savings of$:f;25 each admission. SwiDlmln~ LesllUllll Due to the low enrollment of Saturday morning lessons both by participants and instructors. staff would like to propose the elimination of Satmday lessons and the addition of evening lessons. Evening lessons would run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30.-7 PM This traditionally is our sfowest open swim time. On these days open swim would run from 12 Noon - 5 PM, lessons from 5:30-7 PM, and lap swim andIorW8ter aerobiC$ from 7.08 PM Swim lesson rates would remain th~ same as last year. S33.00 for the parent child class and $36.00 for levels 1-6. ", Thank you for reviewing the above proposals. Please let me lmow if you have any questions or comments. You can reach me at 651-480-6179 or via emai1 atdiohnsOn@ciJlasrin~.mn.us '- o ...- ...... . . City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W 10th St. Hastings, MN 55033 })h; (651) 480-6175 .Fax~ (651) 437-5396 www.ci.hastings.mn.us Aqw..tiC Center '90l Maple St. ~.MN 55033 Ph; (6Sl) 480-2392 Fax: (651) 437-5396 ,. CiVi<:A..ena -'t80l Redwing Blvd. ~, MN55033 ,.,"'h:(651)48Q-6195 Fax: (6S l} 437-4940 o MEMO Date: 1/4/06 To: NRRC Commission Members From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Veterans' Memorial Signs Back2round Information: The City of Hastings has been approached by several local veterans with a concept to place fallen veterans who were killed serving the Country in battle memorial signs along General Sieben Drive. These signs would approximately cost approximately $300 and about 46 signs would be installed on public right a ways. It has been discussed about possible cost sharing of this project. Action: 1. Recommerid bringing forward to council REF: vets memorial signs 1 2006 City of Hastings Parks & Recreation Department 920 W 10th St. Hastings, MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6175 FaX: (651) 437-5396 . www.ci.hastings.mn.us Aquatic Center 901 Maple St. Hastings,. MN 55033 Ph: (651)480-2392 Fax: (651}437-S396 . .CivicArenil /~801 Redwing Blvd. ~MN 55033 ,1h: (651).480-'6195 Fax: (651) 437-4940 o MEMO Date: 1/4/06 To: NRRC Commission Members From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: 2006 projects Backe:round Information: The City Council has.approved the following projects in 2006: · Culvert work at Lake Rebecca · Lake Isabel- ~~ 4- f(v-fo~&J We- COSts, ~ p}b-A · Lions Park shelter · Pioneer Park backstop · Roadside tennis courts resurfacing · Vermillion Falls Park shelter new roof · Vet's Athletic complex fence guards and soccer field upgrades · South Pines Park development · Mississippi ~BWl~+ Dcu.--( ~~NJs;" ?'",er t::\l't~ ') · Trail repair and maintenance . · Shade improvements at pool Action: 1. None REF: projects I 2006 .. ) o , .J 12/29/2005 2:00:52 PM . t=r: J-.,..,.t. h M 'i " 1--" I-L [ W "f:: r J '-- r:: " - -' - ~~ I-~ IT:J I ~ t- .... 1.- r . 1-'-, t- t- -R L., -R .L .... 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