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Home My WebLink AboutApril 14P PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003 MAINTENANCE CENTER 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. Approval of March 10, 2003 Meeting Minutes , Old Business a. Dance Studio Request for Bids Process and Timeline b. Park Trails/Basketball Courts Bid Approval c. Lakefront Park Gazebo Update d. Park Appurtenant Equipment for 2003 e. Adopt-a-Park Program f. Tennis Courts g. Street Snow Plowing Routes h. Concessions Status i. 4. New Business a. Park and Trail Fee Study b. Development Update c. Tobacco Free Policy in Youth Activity Areas d. Summer Recreation Programs e. 2004- 2008 Capital Improvement Program f. 5. Future Meeting Date a. May 12, 2003 6. Adjournment 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 10, 2003 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, March 10, 2003, at the Maintenance Facility. Members present were Pat McFadden, Tom Borger, Mike Feriancek, Ruth Harris and Lori Helgestad. Also in attendance were Councilmember Liaison Andrea Blomberg, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Al Friedges, Recreation Supervisor Chris Esser, Recreation Secretary Nancy McGill and Assistant City Manager Susan Walsh. Jeff Luger was introduced to the committee members. Jeff is a junior at Prior Lake High School and will serve on the committee as student liaison. Ai~l~roval of February 10, 2003 Meeting Minutes: MOTION by Helgestad to approve the February 10, 2003 Meeting Minutes. Second by McFadden. Ayes: 5. Nays 0. Motion carried. Fish Point Road Sidewalk Maintenance: At the February 10, 2003 Parks Advisory Committee meeting, the committee discussed and reviewed a petition for sidewalk snow removal on the east side of Fish Point Road, from County Road 44 south to the end of Fish Point Road. At the last meeting, the committee members concurred with staff's recommendation to notify the residents that their request would be evaluated after the new high school opens; and until that time, the residents are responsible for shoveling the sidewalk. Parks Maintenance Supervisor Al Friedges advised that since the last meeting staff has given further consideration to this request and recommended that the city crews maintain the east side of the street. Friedges cited the following reasons for his recommendation: (1) Fish Point Road is a collector street, (2) Fish Point Road is a high priority street because of its access to the schools and therefore a safety issue; and (3) because city parks are adjacent to three different areas of Fish Point (2/3 of the street length), it is less time consuming and logical to maintain the remaining area. Discussion followed on Friedges' recommendation with members concurring that the city maintenance employees should maintain all of the east side of Fish Point as well as the west side which they are currently maintaining. Discussion and Formulation of Recommendations to the City Council Regarding the Dance Studio for the March 17th Public Meeting: Chair Mike Feriancek advised that the City Council at the March 3"~ Council meeting reviewed and discussed a report prepared by City Manager Frank Boyles with regards to the operation of the dance program and studio. Feriancek summarized the comments and questions posed by each member of the Council with regards to the city manager's report. Feriancek also advised that the City Council wanted additional input from the public, parents and other interested parties; Dance Advisory Committee members; and Parks Advisory Committee members before a decision is made. The City Council scheduled and advertised a public hearing as part of the March 17th Council Meeting. At this meeting or subsequently, the Council will decide (1) to continue to run the program as it is; (2) cooperatively run the program with a private party; or (3) privatize the dance program and lease the studio space. Chair Feriancek next reviewed the city manager's staff report that was prepared for the March 3r~ Council meeting. Following review of the report, the following questions were asked to staff: Q: Why the major increase in dance program expenditures from 1999 to 2000? A: When the dance program moved into the new studio, there was significant growth in student numbers which carries over to more instructors, more costumes, shoes, performances and administrative costs. Q: What percentage of students are residents versus nonresidents? A: 69% are residents and 31% are nonresidents. Q: Are nonresident students charged an additional fee? A: At the beginning of each year, a one-time registration fee is charged per student. The registration fee for resident is $20 and non-resident is $25. Q: if the city continued to operate the dance program and Dawn Shulberg started up her own studio, would 70 to 80% of the students leave the city program? A: Staff could only speculate, but estimated the percentage of students leaving would be closer to 50%. Q: If Dawn Shulberg operated her own studio at a different location, would staff consider changing the structure of the program? A: The city could offer non-competition classes and possibly structure classes for a younger age group. Q~ How common is it to have cities offer dance programs such as Prior Lake's? Prior Lake is-the only dance program run by a municipality that includes high School age and competition classes that staff is aware of. Q~ If ~he city privatizes, how will the recreation staff reallocate their time? Staff time would be redirected to offering more senior programs, teen activities, adult athletics, tot programming, special events, coordination with the school district's community education program and more comprehensive facility 'supervision. Q: If programs were expanded, where would the city get the additional space if the dance studio was not available? A: Lakefront Pavilion is available and school district space when programs are cosponsored with the school district. Q: Would privatization of the dance program address state budget cuts for this year and next? A: If the dance studio space is leased out, it would provide additional revenue to the general fund. Staff is also looking at other modifications to the 2003 budget to address state budget cuts. Q: Would the city still offer fee assistance if the studio were privately owned? A: The city annually receives a $2,000 donation from the Prior Lake Optimist Club to assist with all city recreation programs. In the past 90% of the donation has been allocated to dance students to assist with class fees. If the dance program were privatized, staff would approach the Optimist to see if they want to continue fee assistance for dance students under a private program. At this time each committee member gave his/her opinion on whether the dance program should remain an operation of the city or a Request for Proposal (RFP) should be prepared to allow interest parties to submit proposals for leasing of the dance studio. Members' comments were as follows: · Since the city is facing State budget cuts, now seems to be an appropriate time to lease the dance Studio. · Because of the number of students, costs and revenues and competition classes, the city should not continue in the dance program business--it should be a private business. · City should not compete against private businesses. · Privatization will benefit the key stakeholders. · Competition and fair market values will prevail for class fees. · Very few downsides to privatizing. MOTION by Borger to approve the Request for Proposal process and the sale of the dance studio with consideration that staff make a determination whether a percentage of time and space in the studio should be retained for city programs. Second by McFadden. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried. Committee members requested that if the Council moves forward with the RFP process that the members be allowed to review the RFP before it is sent out to private parties. Athletic Concession Operations: For the last three years St. Michael's Church has operated the concession stand at Ponds Park. They. have given notice to the city that they no longer wish to run the stand. Esser met with PLAY representatives who indicated an interest. Staff asked for input from committee members on whether they agreed with PLAY operating the stands or if they had other suggestions on how to run the concessions. Members concurred it should be run by a PLAY or another nonprofit or volunteer organization in the community. Tom Borger requested that staff give consideration to operating concessions at the skate park. MOTION by Helgestad to adjourn. Second by McFadden. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Susan Walsh Assistant City Manager OD. Batting Cages and Accessories NOIdWVH~~: i Iding W Inforrn~ion Kiosk X Volleyball'Court Y Public Telephone ;) Rutledge Street SE 'C ' I I I I .I I I I I ! I ! ! I ! ! ! I ! ,I ~'~. I 0 AVE. SE. FII..!,4ORE AVE SE. ' ' ~0 '" * .,..~.. .. . · ,':,.. .'3' 'm -j f , AVE. SE. 3RD u) I ,., i ,.~'-I _o_. o ('ni~ i - ]o 0 <: !~ ,~ 71 . ~,,'~" ~J ~ Iq, ,. Cf) ':,'.~¢~."' .'zl '~ I :' ? iT_' m r- ,1, ,"'~ l> .~"' ",~ r'rl ---I l- ',~..'.lU il~'~t;---T r'rl i...~ .... z: · :'~/I q~ "'3,:r- ~--- z r- r-- .,b351 CAPSULE PROJECT SUMMARY 3119/03 2004-08 CIP PROJECT FINANCING SOURCE TOTALS .. Financing Source Amount $ Project Tax Levy 3,870,000.00 o.b. General Fund Operating Budget 645,000.00 g.f.. General Fund Balance 3,000,000.00 u.f. Sewer & Water Utility Fund 2,505,000.00 s.w. Storm Water Utility Fund 745,000.00 c.p. Capital Park Fund 1,475,000.00 t.r. Trunk Reserve Fund 8,280,000.00 c.s. Collector Street Fund 1,715,000.00 m.s. Municipal State Aid Fund 1,450,000.00 s.a. Special Assessments 3,455,000.00 g.r. Grant/Grant Contributions 15,000.00 g.o. G.O. TIF Bonds 450,000.00 g.o. G.O. Referendum Bonds 1,900,000.00 w.r. Water Revenue Bonds 6,000,000.00 r.b.- EDA Revenue Bonds 10,000.000.00 Totals ... 45,505,000.00 Financing Source Request General Fund Sewer/Water Utility Fund Storm Water Utility Fund Capital Park Fund Trunk Reserve Fund Collector Street Fund Municipal State Aid Fund Project Tax Levy Special Assessments Intergovemmental Gmnts/Contffoutions G.O. Referendum Bonds TIF G.O. Bonds Water Revenue Bonds EDA Revenue Bonds TOTALS... FOOTNOTES: CIP Expenditures: *Construction demands ... FINANCING FUNDS PROJECTIONS 3119103 (Needs vs. Available Dollars) 2003-2008 3/1/03 Fund Six-Year Revenue CIP Construction Balances Projection Demands* $ 4,486,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00 $ 3,645,000.00 $ 4,740,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00 $ 5,495,000.00 $ 56,000.00 $ 1,125,000.00 $ 870,000.00 $ 1,329,000.00 $ 2,580,000.00 $ 2,778,000.00 $ 2,077,000.00 $ 7,960,000.00 $ 9,547,000.00 $ 1,840,000.00 $ 1,350,000.00 $ 3,122,000.00 $ 2,009,000.00 $ 1,875,000.00 $ 4,302,000.00 $ 4,830,000.00 $ 4,830,000.00 $ 4,615,000.00 $ 4,474,000.00 $ 878,000.00 $ 778,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 1,900,000.00 $ 1,900,000.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 6,000,000.00 $ 6,000,000.00 $ 10,000,000.00 $ 10,000,000.00 1/1/08 Projected Cash Balances $ 2,341,000.00 $ 745,000.00 $ 311,000.00 $ 1,131,000.00 $ 490,000.00 $ 68,000.00 -$ 418,000.00 $ 16,537,000.00 $ 46,653,000.00 $ 58,281,000.00 $ 4,668,000.00 includes Yr. 2003 CIP plus encumbered capital park projects Revenue Growth Assumptions (six years): General Fund... 3/1/03 fund balance plus $1,500,000 S/W Utility Fund ... 3/1/03 fund balance plus $1,500,000 Stormwater Utility Fund ... 1/1/03 fund balance plus $175,000/yr. + $5,000 annual increment increases Capital Park... 3/1/03 fund balance + 400 permits ~ $850.00 and 800 new lots (adj. for land dedication) ~ $2,800.00 Tnmk Reserve Fund ... 3/1/03 fund balance plus 900 ac. ~ $3500/ac. & $2943/ac. + 1800 permits ~ $1200.00 Collector Street Fund ... 3/1/03 fund balance plus 900 ac. @ $1500/ac. Municipal State Aid... 3/1/03 Construction balance of $2,009,000 + $375,000 annual allocation 14 Project Description Transit 1. Park & Ride Lot Resurfacing Economic Development Authority 2. General Community Redevelopment 3. Downtown Redevelopment CAPSULE PROJECT SUMMARY 3/19103 2004 CIP PROJECTS Project Amount 35,000.00 'TBD' 1,815,000.00 Park Department (Develooment) -- 4. Park Entrance Signs 5. pleasure Rink Lights ' 6. Tree Planting Program ~ 7. Volleyball Court - Sand Point & Wilds Park 8. Park Appurtenant Equipment 9. Basketball courts - Ryan & Timbercrest Park 10. Fishing Pier - Watzrs Point 11. Gazebo - Woods at the Wilds 12. Picnic Shelters (3) - Haas, Wilds North, Timbercrest 13. Ba~ House/concession remodel - Sand Point 14. Playground Equip - Jeffers, Haas Lake, Wilds North 15. Trail Access Parking Lots - Jeffers, Haas & The Ponds 16. Jeffers, Wilds North, Timbercrest (Land} 17. Arctic Lake/Northwood Park Land Acquisition Public Works ~ (Bulldinos/Plant) J - 18. Potable Water ~me~gency'Plan · 19. Wellhead Protection Plan 20. comprehensive Potable Water Plan Update 21. Well fl4 Building '. 22. Lift Station Renovation 23. Sanitary Lift Station (Stemmer property) (Jmnrovement~) 24. 'Sanitary Sewer Repair - Breezy Point 25. Street Overlay (various locations) 26. Fountain Hills Drive extension to McKenna 27. Prior Lake Outlet Channel Repairs 28. Street Reconstruction - Gateway Shores 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 30,000.00 30,OO0.00 60,000.00 65,000.00 70,000.00 125,0OO.00 125,000.00 250,000.00 20,OO0.00 50,000.00 75,000.00 80,000.00 195,000.00 200,000.00 50,000.00 95,0OO.OO 200,000.00 300,000.00 1,700,000.00 $ o.b. u.f. ...... C.p. t.r. g,r. s.a. Water Resources ~m_nrovements) 29. Undesirable Fish Containment Program 30. Lake Bank Stabilization 31. Storm Water Pond Dredging 32. Fremont Ave. Wetland Repair 33. Surface Water'Management Plan Update 34. Storm Drainage Improvements Financing Source Summary Project Tax Levy Tax Increment Bonds Operating Budget Sewer & Water Utility Fund Storm Water Utility Fund Capital Park Fund Trunk Reserve Fund collector Street Fund Municipal State Aid Grant Contribution Special Assessments Totals ... Totals ... 5,OOO.O0 20,000.00 30,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 80.000.00 5,860,000.00 , Project Amount 840,000.00 450,000.00 140,000.00 615,000.00 215,000.00 805,000.00 805,000.00 915,000.00 500,000.00 15,000.00 560.000.00 5,860,000.00 Financing 35,000.00 City Cost Tax Impact Dollar Perc~ntaqe o,b. "TBD' 450,000.00 150,000.00 715,000.00 500,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 30,000.00 60,000.00 65,000.00 70,000.00 125,000.00 125,000.00 250,000.00 C.S. m.s. c.p. c.p.' c.p.- c.p. ' c.p.' g.r. c.p. c.p. c.p.. c.p. c.p. cop. 20,000.00 50,000.00 75,000.00 80,000.00 195,000.00 200,000.00 u.f, u.f. t.r. t.r. u.f. t.r. 50,000.00 u.f. 95,000.00 ~ 200,000.00 c.s. 300,000.00 t.r. 840,000.00 10.36 1.39% 560,000.00 s.a 300,000.00 u.f. 5,000.00 s.w. 20,000.00 s.w. 30,000.00 s.w. 40,000.00 s.w. 40,000.00 s.w. ~0.000.00 s.w. 5,860,000.00 Tax Impact Dollar percentage $17.00 2.05% CAPSULE PROJECT SUMMARY 3/19103 2005 CIP PROJECTS Project Description Economic Development Authority General Community Redevelopment Project Amount "TBD" General Government City Hall/Public Safety Facility 13,000,000.o0 Fire Department (J~uildir~a_ ~ & Plant) Satellite Frre Station 1,000,000.00 Park Department (Develonment! 4. Park Entrance Signs 5. Pleasure Rink Lights 6. Tree Planting Program 7. Park Appurtenant Equipment 8, Basketball Courts - Cardinal Ridge & Sand Point . 9. Gazebo- Markely Lake Park 10. Boat Slips - Watzl's Point 11.' Picnic Shelters (3) - Cardinal Rdg/Jeffers/North~too 12. Playground Equipment- Sand Point Beech : ('l'mils) 13. Marldey Lake Park 5,0OO.O0 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 2O,000.00 3O,OOO.00 30,000.00 60,000.00 80,000.00 30,000.00 Public Works (Bu#dino_s & Plant) 14. Lift Station Renovation (Im_nmvement~) 15. Trunk Watermain (Fish Point Rd Ext. to CSAH 21) 16. Lords Street Bridge Rehabilitation 17. Centennial Street Reconstruction 18. Femdale/Sanitary Sewer e~ north of CSAH 42 19. Street Overlay (varlo~s locations) 20. Trunk Watermain (CSAH 42 fram CSAH e3 to W. Ur~t) 21. Trunk Watermain (CSAH 18) 22. Sanitary Sewer Lilt Station - Meadow View 23. McKenna Road Realignment 2~,. CSAH 42 Turn Lanes - Hwy 13 to Boone Ave 25. Sanitary Sewer Rehab.- Duluth Ave N to Hwy 13 26. Fish Point Rd/Faidawn West Reconstruction 120,000.00 50,000.00 75,000.00 75,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 125,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 300,000.00 1,450,000.00 3,000,000.00 5,00O.OO 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,OOO.OO 40,000.00 60.000.00 27. CSAH 82 Reconstruction Water Resources ' (Imorovements) 28. Undesirable Fish Containment Program 29. Pleasant Street Drainage Improvements 30. Lake Bank Stabilization 31. Storm Water Pond Dredging 32. Wetlands Management Plan 33. Storm Drainage Improvements Financing Source Summary $ Project Tax Levy o.b, Operating Budget g.f. General Fund u.f. Sewer & Water Utility Fun.d s.w. Storm Water Ubllty Fund c.p. Capital Park Fund Lt. Trunk Reserve Fund c.s._ Collector Street Fund m.s. Municipal State Aid s.a. Special Assessments g.o. G.O. Referendum Bonds r.b, EDA Revenue Bonds Totals ... Totals ... 20,750,000.00 Project Amount 750,000.00 185,000.00 3,000,000.00 620,000.00 215,000.00 280,000.00 3,300,000.00 250,000.00 575,00O.OO 575,000.00 1,000,000.00 10.000.000.00 20,750,000.00 Financing "TBD' 3,000,000.00 10,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,0OO.00 20,000.00 30,0OO.00 .30,OO0.00 60,000.00 80,000.00 30,000.00 120,000.00 50,0OO.00 75,0OO.00 75,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 125,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 50,000.00 250,000.00 300,000.00 750,000.00 500,000.00 2OO,0OO.00 50,000.00 375,000.00 2,575,OOO.OO . .. 5,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.OO 40,000.00 60.000.00 20,750,000.00 Tax lmpact Dollar $14.80 City Cost Tax Impact Dollar Percentaoe g.f. g,o. c,p, o.b. c.p. c.p. c.p. c.p.' c.p. c.p. c.p. c.p. Lt, Lt. o.b. Lt. t.~ Lt. m.s. t.~ u.[ 14.88 1.98% s.a u.[ m.s. S,W, S.W. S.W. S.W. Percentaae 1.75% $ o.b, u.f. c.p, Lr. B.S. CAPSULE PROJECT SUMMARY 3119/03 2006 CIP PROJECTS Project Description Project Amount Economic Development Authority General Community Redevelopment "'I'BD" Park Department 2. Park Entrance Signs 3. Pleasure Rink Lights 4. Tree Planting Program' 5. Park Appurtenant Equipment 6. Playground Equipment- Watzl's Point 7. Picnic Shelters (2) - Jeffers & Westbury Ponds (Trails) 8. Fremont Avenue 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 40,000.00 150,000.00 Public Works (Buildings & Plant) 9. Lift Station Renovation (Imorovements) 10. Street Overlay (vadous locations) 11. Carriage Hills Parkway (east of Knob Hill) 12. Conroy/Shady Beach Street Reconstruction 120,000.00 100,000.00 200,000.00 1,825,000.00 3,000,000.00 13. CSAH 12 Reconstruction Water Resources (Improvement~l 14. Undesirable Fish Containment Program 15. Lake Bank Stabilization 16. Storm Water Pond Dredging 17. Storm Drainage Improvements Totals ... Financing Source Summary Project Tax Levy Operating Budget Sewer & Water Utility Fund Storm Water Utility Fund Capital Park Fund Trunk Reserve Fund Collector Street Fund Municipal State Aid Special Assessments Totals ... 5,000.00 30,000.00 20,000.00 40.000.00 5,590,000.00 Project Amount 900,000.00 110,000.00 445;000.00 145,000.00 240,000.00 2,575,000.00 200,000.00 375,000.00 600.000.00 5,590,000.00 Financing "TBD" 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 40,000.00 150,000,00 120,000.00 100,000.00 200,000.00 900,000.00 600,000.00 325,000.00 50,000.00 375,000.00 2,575,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 20,000.00 40.000.00 5,590,000.00 Tax Impact Dollar $17.40 City Cost Tax Impact Dollar Percentaoe - c,po o.b. c.p. c.p. c.p. c.p. c.p. u.f. o.b. 13.48 s.a U.f. m.s. t.r. S,Wo S.W. S.W. S.W. 1.73% Percentage 2.02% 10 Project Description CAPSULE PROJECT SUMMARY 3119/03 2007 CIP PROJECTS Project Amount Economic Development Authority 1. General Community Redevelopment "TBD" Park Department (.Develonment) 2. Park Entrance Signs 3. Pleasure Rink Lights 4. Tree Planting Program 5. Park Appurtenant Equipment 6. Picnic Shelter - Jeffers 7. Boat Slips - Sand Point 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 30,000.00 Public Works .(Buildings & Plant) 8. Lift Station Renovation 9. Water Filtration Plant (Improvements) 10. Street Overlay (various locations) 11. CSAH 21 N. Coop Share (storm sewer, curb, lights) 70,000.00 6,000,000;00 100,000.00 700,000.00 1,000,000.00 i,500,000.00 12. Industrial Park Sewer & Water Extension. 13. Grainwood/Sunfish Street Reconstruction Water Resources (lrnprovements) 14. Undesirable Fish Containment Program 15. Lake Bank Stabilization 16. Storm Water Pond Dredging 17. Storm Drainage Improvements Totals .... $ c.p. t.r. w.r. Financing Source Summary Project Tax Levy Operating Budget Sewer & Water Utility Fund Storm Water Utility Fund Capital Park Fund Trunk Reserve Fund Collector Street Fund Special Assessments Water Revenue Bonds Totals ... 5,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 40.000.00 9,545,000.00 Project Amount 690,000.00 110,000.00 420,000.00 85,000.00 80,000.00 600,000.00 300,000.00 1,260,000.00 6.000.000.00 9,545,000.00 Financing '"TBD" City Cost Tax Impact Dollar Percentage 5,000.00 10,000.00 1.0,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 30,000.00 c.p, o.b. c.p. c.p. c.p. c.p. 70,000.00 6,000,000.00 100,000.00 400,000.00 300,000.00 800,000.00 200,000.00 690,000.00' 460,000.00 350,000.00 oob. t.r. C.S. s.a t.r. 13.48 s.a u.f. 1.73% 5,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 40.000.00 S.W, S.W. S.W. S.W. 9,545,000.00 Tax Impact Dollar $13~00 1.48% 11 $ o.b: Lr. c.s. s.:~. g.o. CAPSULE PROJECT SUMMARY 3/19/03 2008 CIP PROJECTS Project Description Project Amount Economic Development Authority General Community Redevelopment "TBD" Fire Department (Buildings & Plant.) 110' Aerial Ladder Platform Firetruck 900,000.00 Park Department ~Develo~ment) 3. Park Entrance Signs 4.. Tree Planting Program 5. Park Appurtenant Equipment 6. Picnic Shelter- Sand Point & Watzl's Point 5,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 40,000.00 Public Works (Buildings/Plant) 7. Transportation System Plan 8. Lift Station Renovation (lm.nrovements) 9. Street Overlay (various. locations) 10. Sanitary Sewer Trunk ext. in NE comer of City 11. Martinson Island Street Reconstruction 50,000.00 55,000.00 100,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,500,000.00 Water Resources (Im.~roVements) 12. Undesirable Fish Containment Program 13. Lake Bank Stabilization 14. Storm Water Pond Dredging 15. Storm Drainage Improvements Totals ... Financing Source Summary Project Tax Levy Operating Budget Sewer & Water Utility Fund Storm Water Utility Fund Capital Park Fund Trunk Reserve Fund Collector Street Fund Special Assessments G.O. Referendum Bonds Totals ... 5,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 40.000.00 3,760,000.00 Project Amount 690,000.00 - 100,000.00 405,000.00 85,000.00 70,000.00 1,000,000.00 50,000.00 460,000.00 900.000.00 3,760,000.00 Financing "TBD" 900,°00.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 40,000.00 50,000.00 55,000.00 100,000.00 1,000,000.00 690,000.00 460,000.00 350,000.00 5,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 40.000.0Q 3,760,000.00 Tax Impact Dollar $12.80 City Cost Tax Impact Dollar ~ g.o. c.p. c.p. c.p. c.p. C.S. .b. 12.95 s.a u.f. 1.64% S.W. S.W. S.W. .S.W. 1.44% 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 s.~.ll0(] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A Decision Maker's Guide to Tobacco-Free Policies for Outdoor Recreational Facilities - FEll YOU111 BECEEA110tl www. ansrmn, org PROVIDING TOBACCO-FREE RECREATION FOR YOUR COMMUNITY Playing Tobacco Free: ,Tobacco-Free Policies For Outdoor Recreation Facilities Tobacco-free outdoor recreation facilities make sense Secondhand smoke harms everyone and kills thousands every year. Exposure to secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing approximately 53,000 people every year. Secondhand smoke is harmful in outdoor settings. According to Repace Associates, secondhand smoke levels in outdoor public places can reach levels as high as those found in indoor facilities where smoking is permitted. Tobacco-free policies help change community norms. Tobacco-free policies establish the community norm that tobacco use is not an acceptable behavior for young people or adults within the entire community. Most Minnesota parents support tobacco-free policies for outdoor playgrounds. A 1998 survey showed that 68% of Minnesota parents support smok- ing bans in outdoor playgrounds and 80% support a ban in all public places where children are present. Why are tobacco-free policies for outdoor recreation facilities so important? · City-wide policies support groups who have existing policies when they are using city recreation facilities. · Since most school districts prohibit tobacco use in all their facilities, city-wide policies create consistency for all youth recreational facilities in the community. · Cigarette butts cause litter, maintenance expenses, and can be ingested by toddlers using recreation facilities. · Creating tobacco-free environments protects the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Why are tobacco-free policies effective? · Policies reinforce to youth the message that tobacco use is unhealthy and unnecessary behavior. · Policies ensure that participants and spectators are not exposed to secondhand smoke. · Policies create an environment where leaders can model and promote healthy lifestyle choices. · Tobacco-free policies establish the community norm that tobacco use is not an acceptable behavior. The Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation Initiative Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation (TFYR) is one of thirteen statewide programs of the Minnesota Youth Tobacco Prevention Initiative. The TFYR program is designed to assist recreational groups in their efforts to model and promote healthy tobacco-free lifestyles for young people who are involved in community-based recreation programs ; Cities Across Minnesota Make Outdoor Recreation Facilities Tobacco Free Communities that include Rochester, Bloomington, St. Cloud, Owatonna, and Brainerd have recently adopted tobacco-free policies for outdoor facilities, such as their youth athletic fields, beaches and playgrounds. A tobacco-free policy sends a clear message that the community cares about the health of the children and adults participating in youth sports at their facilities. The policies affirm that tobacco use and secondhand smoke are detrimental to health. When describ- ing the rationale behind their particular park policy, the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department stated that parents, leaders, coaches, and officials are role models for youth. By refraining from tobacco use during youth activi- ties, these role models have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices young people make. Cities who have tobacco-free policies for outdoor recreational settings · Bloomington, MN (City Council) · Brainerd, MN (Park Board) · Cohasset, MN (City Council) · Owatonna, MN (Park Board) · Richfield, MN (Park Board) · Rochester, MN (Park Board) · Roseville, MN (Park Board) · St. Cloud, MN (City Council) · Virginia, MN (City Council) (for a complete list, contact June 2001 April 2002 January 2002 December 2001 September 2001 November 2000 December 2001 May 2002 May 2002 TFYR) Association for Nonsmokers--MN 2395 University Ave. West, Suite 310 St. Paul, MN 55114-1512 (651) 646-3005; tfyr~ansrmn.org Addressing Policy Myths: The Truth Behind Tobacco-Free Recreation Myth #1 Kids that see adults using tobacco products are not likely to start using tobacco. ~ Thousands of teenagers start smoking every day, in part because they see their adult role models use tobacco or allow its use in public places. How do children learn to walk? To talk? To play sports? From Adults! Adult habits DO affect our children and youth. Myth #2 Cigarette butts discarded on the ground do not really hurt anything. ~ Cigarette butts are not biodegradable, meaning they do not decay and cannot be absorbed by the environment. In fact, cigarette butts remain intact for about 10 years before breaking apart, which amounts to tons of litter. Also, toddlers may ingest the butts that are discarded on the ground. Myth #3 Policies that restrict tobacco use at outdoor recreational facilities will restrict tobacco users from these facilities and events. J~.,~3JJ.t~; Tobacco-free policies for outdoor recreational facilities and events do not restrict people from using these facilities or attending these events; rather, they only ensure that tobacco users refrain from using tobacco for a short period of time in order to protect the health of community members, and especially children, who are using these facilities. Myth #4 Recreation-based tobacco-free policies are needless regulations and a governmental interference. ~ Tobacco-free policies are public park policies similar to those banning alcohol or littering in public park and recreational facilities. It is the duty of policy makers to enact policies that protect the health and well being of the citizens of their community. Myth #5 Tobacco-free policies for recreational facilities will be impossible to enforce. ~ Eighty percent of all Minnesota adults do not smoke.~ Therefore, tobacco-free policies are largely self-enforcing and can be enforced with a combination of adequate signage and community education about the policy. Any infraction can be reported and handled in the same manner as an alcohol or lifter complaint that may occur at these facilities. Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota, & Minnesota Department of Health. (2001). "Quitting Smoking: Nicotine Addiction in Minnesota." Sample City Ordinance: Bloomington, MN AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY CODE AS IT RELATES TO TOBACCO USE IN CITY PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Section 1. That Chapter 5 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 5 ARTICLE III. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS SEC. 5.20 DEFINITIONS The following words or terms when used in this Article, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Parks - A park, conservation area, playground, beach, recreation center or other area in the City, owned, leased or used, wholly or in part by the City of such purposes or which is designated by the City Council as a park. Tobacco Product- Cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, stogies, perique, granulated, plug cut, crimpt cut, ready, rugged and other smoking tobacco; snuff, snuff flowed, Cavendish, clippings, cuttings, and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such a manner as to be suitable for chewing, sniffing, or smoking in a pipe; rolling paper or other tobacco-related devices. Tobacco Use - Smoking, chewing, snuffing or otherwise inhaling or ingesting any tobacco products. SEC. 5.2t REGULATIONS The following regulations shall apply to all City parks: (7). Reaches and public waters - No person shall use tobacco products at any of the City's designated beach areas, or other designated pool and play areas at City-owned swimming pools and aquatic facilities. These areas shall be posted by appropriate signs and markers as directed by the Park Director. (16). Athletic olay fields- No person shall use tobacco products on City-owned athletic play fields, including their spectator areas, while the fields are being used for organized youth athletic events. These areas shall be posted by appropriate signs and markers as directed by the Park Director. SEC. 5.22 PENALTY Any person violating these subsections shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, all other violations of this Article shall be punishable as a petty misdemeanor. Sample City Ordinance: Baxter, MN Parks and Recreation Department Policy Statement Subject: Use of tobacco products at Baxter Parks and Recreation Youth activities and play areas. Statement: The Baxter Parks and Recreation Department believes that tobacco product use in the proximity of children engaging in or watching youth sports at Baxter City Parks or Park facilities is not in the best interest of all users. Furthermore, the Baxter Parks and Recreation Department believes parents, coaches, and officials are role models for our youth and can have a positive effect on lifestyle choices they make. Also, once consumed in public spaces, cigarettes are often discarded on the ground creating an unsightly mess and possible health risks affecting all park users. Section 1: The use of tobacco products is prohibited at outdoor recreation facilities owned by the City of Baxter; this includes Oscar Kristofferson, Loren Thompson, and Southdale Soccer Fields. Tobacco products shall be prohibited at the spectator areas, restrooms, and concession areas of these facilities. The Baxter Parks and Recreation Department will post appropriate signage in all these areas. Section 2: Effective Date This policy statement is effective upon adoption with approval from Baxter Parks Commission Effective Date: March 11, 2002 Sample Park Policy: Roseville, MN Roseville Parks and Recreation Department 1910 West County Road B -Roseville, Minnesota 55113 OPERATING POLICY # 38 DATE: December 2001 PARK REGULATION: Prohibition of Tobacco Product Usage in Youth Activity Areas PURPOSE: In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Roseville Parks and Recreation prohibits the .~e of all h3hacm3 nroducf_~ in youth activity areas. DESCRIPTION: The process for obtaining compliance with this regulation is as follows: 1) 2) 3) 4) All youth activity spaces will be signed (see below.) All youth activity organizations will be given fliers with the regulation for distribution to all leaders, coaches and parents. Parks and Recreation staff will make periodic observations of youth activity sites to monitor for compliance. Although the emphasis is on voluntary compliance, failure to comply with park regulations is a misdemeanor and carries a $25 fine. Oi~ o '~0~0 (PARK SIGN) In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Roseville Parks and Recreation requests that there be no u~e of tohaccn nroduct~ in this youth activity area.. This includes all playing spaces, spectator viewing areas and parent/supervisor resting areas. Thank You for Your Coooeration Sample Park Policy: Owatonna, MN CITY OF OWATONNA, MINNESOTA Park & Recreation Department 540 West Hills Circle Owatonna, MN 55060 PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT POLICY STATEMENT ~ Use of tobacco products at Owatonna Park and Recreation Department and Owatonna Youth Athletic Association youth events using Owatonna Park and Recreation Department outdoor facilities. Background; The Owatonna Park and Recreation Department believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging or watching youth sports at City of Owatonna owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities. Furthermore the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department believes that parents, leaders, coaches, and officials are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make. Also, cigarettes once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus posing a dsk to toddlers due to ingestion. ~ Tobacco use is prohibited at outdoor youth recreation facilities owned by the City of Owatonna to include Warsinski Outdoor skating facility, soccer fields, football fields, baseball/softball fields, Lake Kohlmier beach, and playgrounds. Tobacco products shall also be prohibited at the spectator areas, restrooms, and concession areas of these facilities. Appropriate signage will be posted in all these areas by the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department. Effective Date This policy statement is effective upon the date of adoption. Effective Date: December 11, 2001 www. ansrmn.or.g City-Owned Outdoor Recreational Facilities Model Tobacco-Free Policy WHEREAS, the City believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at City-owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that supports a non-tobacco norm through a tobacco-free policy, rule enforcement, and adult-peer role modeling on City-owned outdoor recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the City believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and WHEREAS, the tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors recreational events to foster a connection between tobacco use and recreation; and WHEREAS, cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground requiring additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the City's recreational facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and WHEREAS, the City Park & Recreation Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at the City's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our City. Section 1: Tobacco use prohibited in outdoor recreational facilities No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any City-owned or operated outdoor recreational facilities, including the restrooms, spectator and concession areas. These facilities include [insert specific facilities here, e.g. playgrounds, athletic fields, beaches, aquatic areas, parks, and walking/hiking trails]. Section 2: Enforcement 1. Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas. 2. The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy. 3. Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance. 4. Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation facility for the remainder of the event. Section 3: Effective Date This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption. Appropriate City Official Date Please contact the people listed below to find out how a tobacco-free policy for outdoor recreational facilities can benefit your community. For technical assistance in policy development and suggestions for tobacco prevention strategy implementation, contact: Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation 2395 University Ave. West, Suite 310 St. Paul, MN 55114-1512 (651) 646-3005; dde@ansrmn.or~ For suggestions or feedback from communities who have implemented tobacco-free policies, contact: Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department Randy Quale, Manager of Parks & Recreation 2215 W. Old Shakopee Rd. Bloomington, MN 55431-3096 (952) 563-8877; rquale@ci.bloomin_oton.mn.us Owatonna Parks & Recreation Department Jeff Mckay, Director of Parks & Recreation 540 West Hills Circle Owatonna, MN 55060 (507) 444-4325; jeffm@ci.owatonna.mn.u,s Richfield Recreation Services Frank White, Recreation Supervisor 7000 Nicollet Ave. South Richfield, MN 55423 (612) 861-9396; fwhite@ci.richfield.mn.us Cities that adopt comprehensive tobacco- free policies for their outdoor recreational facilities can order FREE permanent :12" x 16" metal signage from TFYR to help with po[icy implementation. To qualify for the signs, the tobacco-free policy must include: · A list of att the facilities it covers · A statement that ail forms of tobacco use are prohibited · An enforcement plan that includes a) user and staff notification; and b) signage Once a city is sure that their tobacco-free policy qualifies for the free signs, they should complete the order form below and send it to Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation, along with a copy of the approved po[icy. t's ree On This Park Property SIGN #1 During Youth SIGN #2 Phone - r Sample Park Policy: Roseville, MN Roseville Parks and Recreation Department 1910 West County Road B -Roseville, Minnesota 55113 OPERATING POLICY # 38 DATE: December 2001 PARK REGULATION: Prohibition of Tobacco Product Usage in Youth Activity Areas PURPOSE: In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Roseville Parks and Recreation prohibits the u~ of all tobacco nroduct.~ in youth activity areas. DESCRIPTION: The process for obtaining compliance with this regulation is as follows: 1) 2) 3) 4) All youth activity spaces will be signed (see below.) All youth activity organizations will be given fliers with the regulation for distribution to all leaders, coaches and parents. Parks and Recreation staff will make periodic observations of Youth activity sites to monitor for compliance. Although the emphasis is on voluntary compliance, failure to comply with park regulations is a misdemeanor and carries a $25 fine. (PARK SIGN) In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Roseville Parks and Recreation requests that there be no use of tohaccn nrnduct_~ in this youth activity area.. This includes all playing spaces, spectator viewing areas and parent/supervisor resting areas. Thank You for Your Coooeration City-Owned Outdoor Recreational Facilities Model Tobacco-Free Policy WHEREAS, the City believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at City-owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an envirOnment that supports a non-tobacco norm through a tobacco-free policy, rule enforcement, and adult-peer role modeling on City-owned outdoor recreational facilities; and ' WHEREAS, the City believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and WHEREAS, the tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors recreational events to foster a connection between tobacco use and recreation; and WHEREAS, cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground requiring additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the City's recreational facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and WHEREAS, the City Park & Recreation Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at the City's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our City. . . Section 1' Tobacco use prohibited in outdoor recreational facilities No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any City-owned or operated outdoor recreational facilities, including the restrooms, spectator and concession areas. These facilities include [insert specific facilities here, e.g. playgrounds, athletic fields, beaches, aquatic areas, parks, and walking/hiking trails]. Section 2: Enforcement 1. Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas. 2. The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy. 3. Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance. 4. Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation facility for the remainder of the event. Section 3: Effective Date This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption. Appropriate City Official Date Sample Park Policy: Owatonna MN CITY Of OWATONNA, MINNESOTA Park & Recreation Department 540 West Hills Circle Owatonna, MN 55060 PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT POLICY STATEMENT ,,~ Use of tobacco products at Owatonna Park and Recreation Department and Owatonna yoUth Athletic Association youth events using Owatonna Park and Recreation Department outdoor facilities. Racko_round. The Owatonna Park and Recreation Department believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging or watching youth sports at City of Owatonna owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities. Furthermore the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department believes that parents, leaders, coaches, and officials are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make. Also, cigarettes once consumed in public spaces are often discarded on the ground, thus posing a dsk to toddlers due to ingestion. ~ Tobacco use is prohibited at outdoor youth recreation facilities owned by the City of Owatonna to include Warsinski Outdoor skating facility, soccer fields, football fields, baseball/softball fields, Lake Kohlmier beach, and playgrounds. Tobacco products shall also be prohibited at the spectator areas, restrooms, and concession areas of these facilities. Appropriate signage will be posted in all these areas by the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department. Effective Date This policy statement is effective upon the date of adoption. Effective Date: December 11, 2001