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COMMUNITY
1991
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL: PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
BILL MANGAN, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS SURVEY RESULTS
OCTOBER 22, 1990
I am extremely pleased to finally provide the results of the
Parks survey to all of you! This survey contains a tremendous
amount of information that we can all draw on in the future. The
copy that you are receiving now contains the raw data-the
numbers that were returned to us and entered into the computer.
I would make a sim~le request of all of you. Please provide for
me a specific b1t of information that you are seeking. For
example---you may want to find out how many people from the Sand
Point Park area between the ages of 35-44 were interested in
tennis courts as a number 1 or 2 priority at The Pond. I am able
to call this kind of information up on the computer and provide
results. This survey will be on the agenda for the November 5th
meeting of the City Council and I would like to have all of your
requests for information by then.
Several points of interest on the survey:
1. There were 1106 surveys returned.
31.5% of the surveys mailed.
2. 700 respondents (64%) feel that the maintenance of our park
system is adequate.
This is a response of
3. 809 respondents (73%) support a citywide trail system.
4. 190 respondents did not return the second page of the survey.
5. 304 respondents (33%) favored an increase in the financial
support of Parks and Recreation services.
6. For Question #9, new facilities needed, trails were #1 with
560 tallies, teen center #2 with 431 tallies, outdoor pool
was #3 with 392 tallies, fitness trails #4 with 389 tallies,
and nature trails #5 with 384 tallies.
There is a lot of information in these results. Please take some
time and determine what information is important to you and let
me know so that I can have the results for you.
4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
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'rior LIke Clty penwet 1. worklAIJ Mrd to oontu.. t.o lIMe our City a treat pl~ to live and
wortl. Qlr padL. and r4Fr..Uon PfOlir- are ...rtant to our future. et taU", a r.., .J.nut... and
fUlinlJ out thll queetlOMllre, wh1ch hII bien prepared by our hdLI AdltLlocy c:a.!U..., you can
help ~ datenline the future cUrection of our park 'y8t_.
'nw\k you for )'OUr cooperation.
LEE NDDf, MVOa
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First SOllle C)eneral questiona ~t your ~eh>ld ...cer. parUcipation in recr..tionAl acdviU...
1. In vhlch nei9ttlortoxt cbes your hauaehold r_lde? CSEE A'J'TACHfD Mr).
48 1. SJnset HUh 92 I. LAkefront 46 IS. Sand Polnt leach
T4" 2. Woodv 1.., ~ 9. WeeblOOd School [C16. tbrth Shore OM.
~). wll1~ "'10. rlah lOint t{,. !Up-rry Ridge
11- 4. rive Hawtt. School Kil. Green OM. I. IUfberry ~
R- 5. on. Pond li.u. Oakland leech UJ'. *Jon Ir idge
1Z- 6. ~rlal .!Lll. IloudlNl Z1-20. Idand Vl..,
H- ,. 8rooksvUle HU1. .12....14. Sand 101nt
2. Which Pdor Lake OOIIIU\lty part facUlties have you ~?
...J6Ill. 'l'he Pond Athletic Call1>>lex 171 4. Waul'. lOint leach
..AD2. PIenOrlal Part m 5. Lakefront o..unlty Part
.J>> 3. SInd lOint 8Mch nT ,. Ndgttlort1:lOd 'art
). WhIt recreationd KtlvlUes do III!Iftt)en of your household participate In? (check all tMt
awly - Ull in additional activiti..)
SLBeocntl&l1
71Q..Wa1king , J09CJing
6 3.:l.I~acu.nlJ
11 i. ftxItey
19~Mus ic (band , chon.)
24~CclImu\lty !>.rents
SI[:Golf
3L8-Ceou ~try lkiin9
2S.i.. Volleyball
UCallu\1ty t'VtI\U Ce.9.
4S5 Water .Uing 94 Skateboarding
6248iJr.1nl) 7Str SliMing
163-'TbNter 39iInfo~1 Play
14lr Soccer 4~Ict Stating
T BlIndi 6]A.r lshing
20~)_tivAl' 4l9..SoftbAll/baseb&ll
12J...tbrseshoel Iffr r 1Ibee
7 iArchery 21tl!h:MlcbU in9
11):tbrsebAck Riding aQ,TbUch footbAll
)
190 Dance
361r Eke rc lH
SIT Pia\ic
4a Mature Walk
61IbUng
2S!: Tennll
21~Basketba1l
~OfRnutica
~~OtMI:
4. Do Jnerlt)ers of your household partic.1pete in or9A"lzed athletic lN9ue. and eventa? (check one)
Yes .sAIL-
5. Do you belong to a health or athlet"ic cl\b?
tb ...1i1..
Yea.-ll7 ttL..ll7
If you AnSWeeed yes, foe what kinds of activities? Check those Ktlvities that apply.
Fit.ness298 SI~01 Jo99i~ TeMiIlR!K:quetba11E6Wei9ht Contro~9 Othe~
6. ItJw do you feel about the _intenance and Ul*eep of the PrLor LIke putts and recreational
facilities? (check one)
700 Adequate
6A. If U1pfCHenent is needed, u.st pertl n&Ille and 81ntenanc:e needI. PM!(
2!.. Nl91ecttd
272 NeedI ~rov...t
taDS
(SEE ATTACHED LIST)
m
, . Forecasts of population incUcate that the City pop,Ilation will inc:reue .i9RUicant!y in the
next 25 )"Mea. Ibt do you feel about the current ~t of City open .pace? (check one)
Have enough to Met future nea
Need to acquIre addlticlnal pj)11c open 8pKe to ..t future neG
I. Please indicate your feelin9s of iap)rtance for partl land acqui.1Uon and developMnt: (check
one in each col~)
Aoauire additimal Dark land Df!velOD edJliti~ pan. lAnd Ovtstrurt Additional indoor f~iHti_
292 YERr UOORrANl'
10tr ~ lMJIORrANJ'
fit ~RrAlft'
409 '/ERr IMPORl'Nft'
157;' SHWIl'.T DlPORl'NII'
f7'1 tI1mw..
Jl!. 101' DUlORrNft'
237 VERlt DlPORl'Nft'
iiJ:.. SlUWIPoT IIGORrANI'
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tow, S<:lIW questions about Clty eecreationAl facUiUes and needs.
,. Indicate your feel in9 of adequacy and need foe receeational facH iUn in tM City:
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FACILITIES
ME
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1. Teen Center
2. Nature study aeea
3. Indoor swiJlaing pool
4. CoImu\l ty Center
5. Nlture TraU.
6. Picnic areas/shelter.
7. tbcttey rink.
I. Nei9tborhood pack.
,. 0JlmUt lea
10. Lake recreation areu
11. Indoor ice rink
12. Active play areu
13. Carden plots
14. Fitness trall.
DISI'UC
FACILITIES
ME
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276
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Other
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FACILITIES
ME
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15. P\blic CJOlt coueH ~
16. TeMis c:ourta ......
17. Mdoor IV Ding pool ~
11. Trall. (walk or bike) ;rr7
19. !howwcbU. traU JI2-m
20. Theater
21. Library
22. 'lay equilMftt -.!M
2). Historical interpret. '"lBlll
24. Softbal1/b&seba1l Ueldl
25. rootballlaocctr Ueldl
26. Stating rink. .ill
27. P\bl ic ~ iaain9 beaches -ill
28. Handlcapped facUitl.. .JIJ
tel
FAClLITIES
ME .
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431
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II
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10. LAk.r rant 'aA 1a . 126 <<c. ~ity pu~ (with lMeahoc.) in the c.nt.r of the ~ity.
!he puk Qlrrently hu . plcnic .hUter. wodc:hip ~tJw. athletic faclUU_. and . ws.inIJ ar..
wled Waul'. 1Mc:h. If LM.front fartl wer. to be ~ with f_ur. dwel~. what POUR
(4) it_ (rea ....tion It would you like to ... 1ft .....front Paell?
Cpl.... UN rut.red It._ (fa o..Uon It)
Priority '2-..Zl.- Priority U..J!. Pdority .4..1-
Priority u...lL
Othe~ S
11. SAnd Point IMc:h 11 . 20 <<c. ~lty partl with 1200 f..t of lAkeahor. on the north .., of
'rior LAk.. "I'ht pertl 11 pc1.-rUy a ws.a1lwJlplcnic pertl wlth 2 ahe.1ten. a pl.Uuctur..
bat.hhouae. volleyball court, and hor.. ahoe p1ta. If SInd Point Ie<<h wre to be ~ with
future cSevel~, whit. fOJR (4) it_ fro. o.aUon . , vou.ld you llke to... at SInd JIIo1nt
8Mchl
('leaM uae ~red i~ fcCII o..uUon It)
.riority'l..!!.. 'riodty U..!!. .doelty U~ ,rioelty ..~ Othe~ 6
12. '!be Pond Athletic ~le. 11. 70 acre ca.unlty paat that 11 ..s pclaadly for o~
.thletlc:a. "I'htre 1a currently 40 acr. dev.loped 1ftto 6 ~ft.ball Ueldlt, 2 foot.ba1l1aocoer
fie.ldlt, and 1 ~ll Ueld. "I'htc. 1. 30 <<cee that 1a cuuent.1y ~loped. It thaM 30
<<r.. were to be deYe.loped In the future, what raJll (4) 1t_ fna o..Uon It would you llke to
... at The JItlnd?
(Pl.... us. JUlt)ered It_ fcQl o,e.Uon It)
Priority U...!!. Priority U~ Pdodty n~ Priority ..2!.
Othe~ S
1). Mefaor1al Plrtl is an 11 acre ~1ty park that i. priMrUy used for buebell and plallC1ng.
The partl .... 1 119hted b&seb&ll field, a picnlc .helter. and hor...hoe p1U. If "'-orJAl fartl
wer. to be enhIlnced wlth future deYeloptlent. what raJR (4) it_ frea o-.Uon It vcu1d you llke
to aft at MeIIOdal fartl?
(Pleue use ruared It.. fcCII Oaenlon It)
Priority 11~ 'riority .2..!!..' 18,elorlty u...!!, 'dorlty .c.2!..-
ou..~
14. Shcu.ld Uw City aoqu1ce (by dedic:.Uon oc puc:twaM) .., preserve wetlandll. creek v..U.ya.
dCAI~ avales and wooded, natural .rea and 1ncorJlOr.u into the acUve partl. 1)'St8? (cbec:k
one)
6ll. YES
llilO
15. ~ do you feel ~ building. -dtywide a)'St.- of wAlk1n9 and bik1n9 tr.U. in t.he City?
CdM!dt ClM)
SI10CLY
SJPFORr ill
SJPJIORl' ill
te.mW, ~ CHOSE ..!1
STIOCU
~ ..i1
1bese questions want to know haw you find out Ilbout peat. and recceation PC09r_.
16. fb,t do )'OU f 1nd WOCNtlon M>>ut Cit)' recreation pr09r_7 Cchec:k aU thlt apply)
o\Qi RecreAtion 8roc:bJr. 840 Prior LIk. Allerlcan
.J.9 Te.1ev taion "37 Cabl. teleY talon - O\u\ne.l 4t , 50
-'.l Telephone ill Nel9tmn
.!Jl Posted notice. -U Other (.pecUy)
3262.6.2 City newsletter W Po5ted notices/flyers
P\bllC School
Nut. Ace somr ~sUona About IleeUng long rAnge parkl And recreaUon needl.
17. Please rAnk the following city puk .ysten ~u .. to theh rel.Uve bp:)rt.ance to you
U'l pCOfidi"9 . well rounded pick. and recrHtion pr09r.. P1.... check appropri.te box.
C!) I1OSJ' IKfOR1'AHl' ~2) VERY lXfORI'AHI' (J) tI1II'1W. W LESS lKJIORI'AHr (5) tOr UUORrAlft"
CoIl'Ilun it)' T r A ill :
Within Scott Q:Q\t)'. . . . . . . . .
Link 1n9 pa r1t s . ne i9ttlo r toods. and ac:hools. .
Along ~. 13; Along C.R. U. 42 , 21. . .
'itness tralla. .
~Ue traU.. . .
Cros. ClCU\try aU trails .
1 2 J 4 S
2'
I 1 1
21
I I
I II
2tQ
U1 I I
J'U. ,n ~ I I
lQI ,Q'
I", 'OJ 117
LU5 201 ~80 14 f -
Iln'l 11 tn7 I
272 272 188
'l'lQ ,con .17
1'\7 ,nco IQn
-Ill '17 17'\
Q8 102 ~33 137 2l
lA, 210 'lEa] II] 11
Natural arMl~ ar..., wtlandl, Ilope. . , . .
Sottballlb&seball (ieldl. . . . . . . . . . .
<:cntutity pan. C..,. LIk.front Pan, f'Ienoria1 PaA).
'ootbelll~c Ueldl. . . . . . .
NeiqttlOrhood partta (e.9. Willows, Boudina). . .
TrAils in natural/creek valley .r... .
Comnunit)' center. . . . . . . .
Indoor athletic fACilities . .
ec..unity trAUs-tWting, biking, SkH"9 .
P\Jbl ic: beac:hes . . . . . .
Teen Center . . .
Tenni. Courta. . .
tOI, would you Uat thoM things you Bite lOst and luat about the paAI and recreAtion syat_?
18. What do you lil. bat about the City', partl ,)'St.?
(SEE ATTACHED LIST)
19. What do you Uk. J.uu About the City', partl s)'St.?
(SEE ATTACHED LIST)
20. What do you like but. about the recreation activities offered?
(SEE ATTACHED LIST)
21. What do you lite ~ about the recreation .ctivities offered?
22. Qn tt. avee._ a 'doe LAke t.:.eownee pey. approd.-t.ly 00.00 IlK y..e in pcopeety tax.. for
Pa". and "-<:r..Uon .."leu. DD you '.1 that Pa". and IKr..Uon Mrvicu finlncla1
~rt .houlcl be.
(PU:ASE 0IflQ( QIC
~ IncrMMd
~ Lift the lUll
..!L. Iller...
D. If you lupport. 1ncrMMd Mrvlc:u, p1.... check how you would prefer to IURlQrt thJ.I effort.
('1.... chec:k all that apply) .
147 Ince.... property taa.. to aupport. s-n deve1~t.
::sI InitiAte l-St franchiM f.. (.1a1lar to a aal.. t,u) on .Ulty billa to S-y for
pedL cSevel~. "franch"" f.. .. DOt:. C:UUlI!nttv &odt1~~l. on ~ u.xe..
...,U,llnlt1ate a Pan lend Atfer.w. to lupport paett deYe1os-nt. Plett BondI W
curr.,U v &0.40.- 1M. on )'OUr lncD11e tAx.l.
--1Q. ~ level of other City _rvic:e8.
-1l. Other funding ..u.odI
(SEE ATTACHED LIST)
24. fbt IBnY people in your houMhold are in e.c:h age 9coup? (Ull Sa JUIOed
Mal. ,...le
0-4 yrl
5-1. yr.
1~19 yr.
20-2. yr.
l.l! lMl
mm
..a ..64
25-34 yr.
3s-t. yes
45-54 yea
55-6. yes
65+
"-1. '..ue
270 305
mm
UJ. GI
J..5.. 1a!l.
.li. .ll
25. fbt 1009 have )'OU lived in Prior Li'te?
o - 2 yuu
) - 5 year.
, - 10 yeac.
10+ your.
L1ud
114
2D:
l,a
4l.!..
26. I'LFASl: Am ANt AOOITlOtW" <Dt1DaS IN 'l'ttIS ~:
(SEE ATTACHED LIST OF COKKENTS)
'nNIt YOU fOR B!1.PltG lOUR PARt AM) RB:Rr.ATlOH SYSIIM.,
PLE'.ASE f'CU) THE OUES'tIONt"IRE All) Mn. IN]{ WI'I'HDt 1 0 MY~I
RESPONSE TO QUESTION #10
PRIORITY #1: PRIORITY #2:
1 = 37 16 = 46 1 = 18 16 = 50
2 = 34 17 = 48 2 = 22 17 = 29
3 = 15 18 = 96 3 = 10 18 = 69
4 = 37 19 = 5 4 = 38 19 = 8
5 = 39 20 = 1 5 = 49 20 = 13
6 = 33 2l = 1 6 = 19 21 = 1
7 = 6 22 = 49 7 = 14 22 = 55
8 = 1 23 = 1 8 = 0 23 = 3
9 = 1 24 = 13 9 = 0 24 = 6
10 = 21 25 = 13 10 = 21 25 = 7
11 = 36 26 = 6 11 = 27 26 = 11
12 = 17 27 = 35 12 = 24 27 = 21
13 = 5 28 = 9 13 = 9 28 = 13
14 = 37 29 = 6 14 = 45 29 = 2
15 = 21 15 = 10
PRIORITY #3: PRIORITY #4:
1 = 14 16 = 39 1 = 8 16 = 25
2 = 27 17 = 21 2 = 23 17 = 17
3 = 5 18 = 61 3 = 7 18 = 34
4 = 29 19 = 5 4 = 16 19 = 7
5 = 32 20 = 9 5 = 23 20 = 12
6 = 20 21 = 1 6 = 35 21 = 1
7 = 2 22 = 37 7 = 7 22 = 30
8 = 1 23 = 8 8 = 1 23 = 7
9 = 1 24 = 10 9 = 1 24 = 9
10 = 14 25 = 6 10 = 14 25 = 8
11 = 23 26 = 9 11 = 12 26 = 18
12 = 28 27 = 14 12 = 18 27 = 12
13 = 18 28 = 14 13 = 12 28 = 18
14 = 43 29 = 0 14 = 19 29 = 0
15 = 6 15 = 12
RESPONSE TO QUESTION '11
PRIORITY #1: PRIORITY #2:
1 = 25 16 = 59 1 = 8 16 = 24
2 = l7 17 = 11 2 = 18 17 = 9
3 = 6 18 = 64 3 = 4 18 = 43
4 = 13 19 = 5 4 = 16 19 = 4
5 = 22 20 = 2 5 = 26 20 = 1
6 = 29 2l = 1 6 = 18 21 = 1
7 = 8 22 = 27 7 = 10 22 = 27
8 = 0 23 = 1 8 = 0 23 = 0
9 = 0 24 = 5 9 = 0 24 = 3
10 = 18 25 = 2 10 = 14 25 = 2
11 = 6 26 = 10 1l = 9 26 = 10
12 = 21 27 = 13 12 = 16 27 = 11
13 = 8 28 = 14 13 = 7 28 = 12
14 = 18 29 = 4 14 = 31 29 = 0
15 = 3 15 = 5
PRIORITY #3: PRIORITY # 4:
1 = 6 16 = 22 1 = 8 16 = 10
2 = 14 17 = 5 2 = 9 17 = 8
3 = 2 18 = 25 3 = 0 18 = 17
4 = 7 19 = 3 4 = 6 19 = 7
5 = 20 20 = 1 5 = 10 20 = 3
6 = 10 21 = 0 6 = 9 21 = 0
7 = 5 22 = 15 7 = 4 22 = 13
8 = 3 23 = 4 8 = 1 23 = 4
9 = 1 24 = II 9 = 0 24 = 4
10 = 4 25 = 1 10 = 6 25 = 2
11 = 8 26 = 15 11 = 2 26 = 16
12 = 15 27 = 8 12 = 9 27 = 4
13 = 7 28 = 16 13 = 12 28 = 15
14 = 23 29 = 1 14 = 17 29 = 0
15 = 2 15 = 0
RESPONSE TO QUESTION #12
PRIORITY #1: PRIORITY #2:
1 = 21 16 = 54 1 = 11 16 = 42
2 = 17 17 = 38 2 = 18 17 = 28
3 = 11 18 = 55 3 = 11 18 = 44
4 = 18 19 = 4 4 = 15 19 = 2
5 = 19 20 = 1 5 = 24 20 = 2
6 = 25 21 = 1 6 = 27 21 = 0
7 = 14 22 = 24 7 = 11 22 = 20
8 = 1 23 = 0 8 = 1 23 = 0
9 = 0 24 = 50 9 = 3 24 = 18
10 = 2 25 = 23 10 = 4 25 = 22
11 = 34 26 = 6 11 = 12 26 = 10
12 = 12 27 = 1 12 = 15 27 = 0
13 = 2 28 = 7 13 = 3 28 = 3
14 = 27 29 = 1 14 = 33 29 = 0
15 = 12 15 = 9
PRIORITY #3: PRIORITY #4:
1 = 13 16 = 33 1 = 8 16 = 11
2 = 9 17 = 20 2 = 4 17 = 17
3 = 5 18 = 37 3 = 5 18 = 21
4 = 9 19 = 3 4 = 11 19 = 6
5 = 16 20 = 1 5 = 17 20 = 1
6 = 21 21 = 0 6 = II 21 = 0
7 = 14 22 = 16 7 = 6 22 = 19
8 = 5 23 = 3 8 = 0 23 = 2
9 = 2 24 = 3 9 = 3 24 = 2
10 = 0 25 = 10 10 = 0 25 = 2
11 = 10 26 = 22 11 = 8 26 = 15
12 = 14 27 = 2 12 = 12 27 = 2
13 = 6 28 = 7 13 = 8 28 = 11
14 = 20 29 = 1 14 = 15 29 = 0
15 = 3 15 = 2
RESPONSE TO QUESTION #l3
PRIORITY #1: PRIORITY #2:
1 = 27 16 = 32 1 = 9 16 = 17
2 = 8 17 = 20 2 = 7 17 = 12
3 = 7 18 = 27 3 = 3 18 = 20
4 = 13 19 = 1 4 = 16 19 = 4
5 = 12 20 = 1 5 = 9 20 = 4
6 = 24 21 = 2 6 = 11 21 = 0
7 = 8 22 = 37 7 = 6 22 = 23
8 = 1 23 = 4 8 = 1 23 = 12
9 = 1 24 = 8 9 = 2 24 = 2
10 = 1 25 = 5 10 = 2 25 = 2
11 = 6 26 = 9 11 = 7 26 = 11
12 = 26 27 = 0 12 = 20 27 = 0
13 = 12 28 = 8 13 = 7 28 = 5
14 = 12 29 = 2 14 = 16 29 = 1
15 = 3 l5 = 3
PRIORITY #3: PRIORITY #4:
1 = 4 16 = 14 1 = 7 16 = 8
2 = 5 17 = 7 2 = 1 17 = 6
3 = 1 18 = 12 3 = 0 18 = 8
4 = 8 19 = 1 4 = 5 19 = 1
5 = 6 20 = 3 5 = 3 20 = 3
6 = 12 21 = 0 6 = 6 21 = 1
7 = 4 22 = 23 7 = 2 22 = 13
8 = 1 23 = 3 8 = 0 23 = 2
9 = 2 24 = 2 9 = 0 24 = 3
10 = 0 25 = 1 10 = 0 25 = 0
11 = 3 26 = 14 11 = 6 26 = 13
12 = 9 27 = 2 12 = 11 27 = 1
13 = 7 28 = 9 13 = 4 28 = 17
14 = 11 29 = 1 14 = 4 29 = 0
15 = 1 15 = 0
TOTAL NUMBER OF REPONSES TO QUESTIONS 10 THRU 13 BY PRIORITY:
PRIORITY #1: PRIORITY #2:
1 = 110 16 = 191 1 = 46 16 = 133
2 = 76 17 = 117 2 = 65 17 = 78
3 = 39 18 = 242 3 = 28 18 = 176
4 = 81 19 = 15 4 = 85 19 = 18
5 = 92 20 = 5 5 = 108 20 = 20
6 = 111 21 = 5 6 = 75 21 = 2
7 = 36 22 = 137 7 = 41 22 = 125
8 = 3 23 = 6 8 = 2 23 = 15
9 = 2 24 = 76 9 = 5 24 = 29
10 = 42 25 = 43 10 = 41 25 = 33
11 = 82 26 = 31 11 = 55 26 = 42
12 = 76 27 = 49 12= 75 27 = 32
13 = 27 28 = 38 l3 = 26 28 = 33
14 = 94 29 = 13 14 = 125 29 = 3
15 = 39 15 = 27
PRIORITY #3: PRIORITY #4:
1 = 37 16 = 108 1 = 31 16 = 54
2 = 55 17 = 53 2 = 37 17 = 48
3 = 13 18 = 135 3 = 12 18 = 80
4 = 53 19 = 12 4 = 38 19 = 21
5 = 74 20 = 14 5 = 53 20 = 19
6 = 63 21 = 1 6 = 61 21 = 2
7 = 25 22 = 91 7 = 19 22 = 75
8 = 10 23 = 18 8 = 2 23 = 15
9 = 6 24 = 26 9 = 4 24 = 18
10 = 18 25 = 18 10 = 20 25 = 12
II = 44 26 = 60 11 = 28 26 = 62
12 = 66 27 = 26 12 = 50 27 = 19
13 = 38 28 = 46 13 = 36 28 = 61
14 = 97 29 = 3 14 = 55 29 = 0
15 = 12
COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 6A:
Ponds - Try and keep dust down from the parking lot.
Fish Point - cut weeds, put down grass, get picnic tables.
Sand Point needs work.
Watzl's Beach needs to be de-weeded.
Lakefront needs paved roads.
Lakefront needs work on beach, water, handicapped entrance.
Lakefront needs restroom facilities.
willows needs better lawn maintenance: Trimming, equipment
maintenance and restrooms.
Pond needs soccer fields, fields need leveling, grading &
grooming.
Lakefront needs improvement on beach area.
Lakefront needs playground area and rake weeds off beach area.
Lakefront needs restrooms on hill during July 4th.
Green Oaks/Boudins needs weeds to be mowed more often.
Pond needs better drainage of fields; lights in restrooms.
Sand Point needs more parkin~.
Pond needs grass and kill p01son ivy behind soccer goals.
Most parks need better access, trails and/or sidewalks.
Oakland needs trails.
All parks need to be groomed better.
Sand Point needs sidewalk between parking lots.
Pond needs chalking of fields.
Sand Point Park needs better playground, more trees, more
landscaping.
Beaches - the sand needs cleaning.
Boudins needs fencing.
Pond needs paved roads and parking lots.
Smaller parks need weeding around sand.
Keep snowmobiles out of Lakefront in winter.
Parks need more bike trails.
Memorial needs to have restrooms kept cleaner.
Sand Point needs dog enforcement and dog cleanup enforcement.
Memorial needs grass mowed more often.
Memorial needs general cleanup -- Kids mess it up.
Pond needs maintenance.
Lakefront needs grass cuttin9 and fix trails.
Lakefront needs more facilit1es.
Memorial needs weed control.
Lakefront needs lawn maintenance.
All parks need cleaning up.
Green Oaks has sewer problem; Boudin needs equipment updated.
Beaches have weeds.
All parks need some cleaning and more activities to do at them.
Raspberry Ridge needs Tennis Courts.
All parks need maintenance of trash, trees, undergrowth.
Ponds/Memorial need clean restrooms, trash pickup more often.
Sand Point Beach needs people and boat launch control.
Lakefront needs skating/hockey facilities.
Lakefront needs a completed walking path; muddy when it rains.
Pond's fields need grading desperately.
Sand Point Beach needs adequate parking for boat launch; pop
machines.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 6A:
Sunset Hills and the Pond need better grass; new & greater
facilities.
All parks need more of everything.
Lakefront needs weed control and cleanup.
Sunset needs swings.
Watzl's needs improvements.
Hockey rinks are neglected.
All parks need improvements.
Lakefront needs skating rinks.
Fish Point needs more frequent maintenance.
All parks need cuttin~ of grass, weeds, tree trimming.
Sand Point needs tenn1S courts.
Green Oaks needs better lawn care.
Lakefront needs field improvement.
Lakefront needs hocke~ arena and warming house.
Sand Point needs park1ng.
Lakefront needs a better access to the beach.
Five Hawks needs to be cleaned up.
Weeding and mowing needs to be done along walkways.
Pond needs baseball park.
Pond-improve drainage on fields; needs more facilities like rinks
& courts.
Lakefront Beach needs better access-steps must go-better
refreshment stand.
Any park needs tennis courts.
Grainwood Elementary field needs to be cleaned up.
Memorial needs periodic weed trimming.
All parks need improvement.
Sand Point Beach needs trash ~ickup.
Lakefront & willows need park1ng.
Pond needs better access, less mud, better bleachers, restroom &
scoreboard.
Fishpoint needs grass mowed more; sand spread out; more play
equipment.
Oakland Beach needs weeds in sand removed.
Sand Point need litter picked up.
Lakefront needs sand and better beach area.
Biking/Hiking trails needed.
Lakefront Park needs tennis courts.
Watzl's needs a cleaner beach.
Boudins/Green Oaks/Lake front all need improvement.
All ~arks need improvement.
Boud1ns needs swimming pool.
willows needs more equipment and more trees, etc.
Sand Point Beach needs weeding and the snack shop needs
improvement. Lakefront needs field upgrading; general area is
shabby looking.
Ponds needs underground sprinklers and lights.
Memorial needs bathrooms--ones there are bad.
Sand Point needs horse shoe area.
Cleary needs golf; additional water depots.
Lakefront needs work on beach and swimming areas.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 6A:
Ponds/Lakefront need mowing soccer fields; Lakefront-playground
equipment.
Memorial needs grass mowing; kids equipment added and upgraded.
Memorial Park needs swin9s maintained.
Lakefront needs soccer f1eld maintenance.
All ~arks have too much littering; rules should be enforced;
st1ffer fines.
Sand Point needs to be completely completed.
Lakefront needs trash picked up; grass unkept.
Northwood Road & Center Road need playground facilities.
All parks need bike trails.
Lakefront-Cut weeds along roads, west avenue and paths.
Lakefront Beach needs to be finished.
Watzl's needs easier access.
Lakefront needs better lawn upkeep.
Lakefront needs access improvement.
Woodview needs everything.
All parks need improvement.
Pond outfields need grading.
Lakefront needs good trail that is smooth.
Sand Point needs grass.
The Pond needs blacktop.
All parks need bike trails.
Fish Point needs maintenance; Green Oaks needs ball fields.
Watzl's needs better access to the water.
Willows/Sunset Hills need better playground equipment.
All parks need grass.
Watzl's Beach needs improvement; Lakefront needs mowing and
upkeep.
Lakefront needs improved trails.
All parks need some general maintenance.
Sand Point Beach needs a better parking lot.
willows needs beach cleanup and general maintenance.
Lakefront needs quality of fields improved upon.
Lakefront needs more items for children.
Sandpoint needs weed and bug control.
Sandpoint Park needs maintenance on walkways.
All parks need general maintenance.
Lakefront needs new grass.
Lakefront needs new access roads, maintenance, and parking areas.
The Pond's needs improvements.
Memorial needs grounds maintenance and picnic facilities.
Poor organization.
Lakefront needs better maintained ice on rinks.
Watzl's needs cleaning and upkeep.
Community park needs restrooms cleaned.
Memorial needs tables to be cleaned - always dirty.
Five Hawks needs new chains on swings.
All parks need to be finished properly.
Lakefront needs beach improvement.
Lakefront needs better access to beach.
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Brooksville Hills needs playground equipment.
Some parks need playground equipment.
Pond's has poor access - Lakefront Park poor beach access
Watzl's beach needs cleaning.
willow's needs parking lot.
Watzl's needs weed control and sandy beach area.
Sand Point Park needs bike/walking path.
Ponds/Lakefront need more and better soccer fields and parking.
Lakefront needs better access to beach.
Sand Point needs lawn care.
Pond's needs much maintenance on the softball fields.
Watzl's needs beach cleanup - add drinking water in park year
around.
Woodview needs restrooms.
Sunset Hills needs anything and everything.
All parks need general maintenance except Memorial.
All parks need better turf for sports and play areas; nicer grass
and trees.
Watzl's needs everything.
Parks need more law enforcement of people drinking.
Fish Point needs dredging.
Fish Point - swing levels too close to ground.
Most parks need grass mowing more often.
All parks need better maintenance.
Fish Point needs more for neighborhood kids to do, like skating
rink.
Sand Point Beach needs cleaning.
Sand Point Beach doesn't have enough parking for boats.
Lakefront needs improvements.
Lakefront needs weed control in swim area/play~round equipment.
Memorial desperately needs additional play equ1pment.
willows needs maintenance.
Pond's needs cleaner restrooms and open (unlocked) restrooms.
Woodview needs cleaner restrooms.
Sunset Hills needs brush piles removed.
All parks need roads and parking especially the Pond's and
Lakefront.
Lakefront needs more facilities and beautifying.
Roadside hill of Memorial Park needs work.
Memorial needs bathrooms repaired.
Sand Point needs improvement.
Memorial Park's restrooms are dirty and have no supplies.
Water tower area - Sand Point needs grass to be seeded.
Sand Point needs clean up of glass in playground/in woods also.
Boudin's needs maintenance.
Island View needs everything; there isn't anything in the park.
Boudin's/Green Oaks needs maintenance especially ball fields.
Memorial Parks needs better restrooms.
willow's needs more toddler swings/shade trees or shelter.
Lakefront needs a larger play area.
Sand Point/The Pond's need clean restrooms.
Sand Point and Lakefront need cleaner beach areas.
willow's needs weed control, parking area.
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Pond's/Lakefront needs improvement.
All parks need lawn care/bike and walking trails.
Drinking fountains and bathrooms in parks need improvement.
Memorial needs plarground and grounds maintenance.
Sand Point needs b1ke paths to keep kids off street.
Memorial needs play equipment - park is always packed.
Oakland needs weed control in path areas.
Fish Point needs updated equipment/picnic tables.
All parks need improvement.
Lakefront needs entrance badly.
Sand Point needs ground maintenance and bathroom maintenance.
Lakefront needs weeding on shore and offshore.
Memorial needs improvement.
Lakefront and the Pond's needs improvement in fields and
equi~ment.
Boud1n's needs general care; it's only mowed when it is three
feet deep.
Restrooms (Satellites) often need service.
Woodview Park needs equipment
Watzl's Beach needs weed control.
Sand Point needs a parking lot.
All parks need general upkeep.
Neighborhood park needs equi~ment.
Sunset Hills needs grass mow1ng, path off Spring Lake Road.
Fish Point needs new e9Uipment for kids ages five through eight.
Boudin's needs more ma1ntenance/landscaping.
Pond's needs soccer field.
Lakefront needs work on hockey rinks.
All parks need improvement.
All parks need general maintenance.
Lakefront needs better grooming.
Sand Point & North Shore Oaks need better grass care.
All ~arks need more maintenance.
Boud1n's needs upkeep of diamond; willow's needs ball diamond.
Sand Point needs trash cans by boat launch.
Willow's needs gym set.
Lakefront Park building is never open.
Memorial needs a wading pool like Bloomington.
Pond's needs improvement
Pond's needs swimming pool and better benches to watch sporting
events.
Lakefront needs maintenance.
Sand Point needs better management of personnel.
Lakefront needs a usable swimming beach.
willow's needs mowing more often.
Many parks need weed control.
Memorial needs bathroom facilities; present unsanitary and
unattractive.
All parks need improvement.
Memorial Park and neighborhood parks need maintenance.
Fish Point needs more maintenance on path to park.
Parks need better grass mowing.
Sunset Hills needs mowing on Lakeside and weed control.
Watzl's is extremely neglected; needs weed control/
bathrooms/trash cans.
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Lakefront & Watzl's beaches need more maintenance/improved
access.
Lakefront needs playground equipment. Beach is awful.
Memorial needs more activities/better cleaning.
Lakefront needs walkway to beach (Watzl's).
Lakefront needs parking.
All parks need parking for softball games. Access roads are
terrible.
Willow Parks needs better lawn care.
Watzl's needs improvement.
Sand Point Beach needs cleaning.
Watzl's needs beach improvement.
Watzl's needs more of everything - see comments.
Sand Point needs no parking fees. Taxes adequate?
Lakefront needs a lifeguard.
The Pond's needs beach upgrading and access.
Sand Point needs more frequent trash pickup.
Boudin needs more sand, benches, and bathroom.
Sunset Hills needs grading and more developing.
Brooksville Hills is in extreme need of maintenance.
Sand Point needs maintenance.
Westwood needs more grass and less weeds.
All parks need more general maintenance.
Bike trails need lots of improvement.
Ponds should be rid of the poison ivy growing around them.
Fish Point & Green Oaks need grading of softball fields.
Lakefront needs a playground.
Sand Point needs grass.
All parks need improvement.
Green Oaks, needs general field maintenance.
WillOWS, needs better buffer between boat access.
Sand Point Beach
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #18:
Beaches, Playground, Trails for walking.
Well cared for and groomed.
Natural surroundings; wooded areas.
Play areas; picnic tables.
Clean and close by.
It is being improved on.
Trails in woods.
Memorial Park.
Clean.
Play areas.
Lots of Lakeshore for swimming.
Quantity and locations; neighborhood parks.
picnic areas/swimming.
sidewalk on County Road 21.
Good number of them.
Baseball fields are well maintained.
Baseball fields.
Lakefront Park-Good hill for sledding in winter/Good skating bottom
of hill.
Cleanliness and appeal.
Convenient.
There are so many.
Public beach and picnic areas.
Neighborhood parks; quanitity; locations.
Locations.
Easy access; kept up.
Areas for youth and family activities.
Cleanliness.
Clean.
Good management; we get a lot for the money allocated.
Beaches.
Close to neighborhoods.
Access and convenience.
Good locations.
Clean and well maintained.
Neighborhood parks.
Closeness; quantity.
Most are kept up except Lakefront.
Parks at beaches.
They exist.
Neighborhood parks.
Sand Point Beach.
Softball.
Availability; quantity; closeness of nei~hborhood parks.
Softball fields at Pond; Lakefront ice r1nks & tennis courts.
New changes at Sand Point; reasonable price on parking pass for a
year.
Good large parks.
Sand Point is getting finished.
Maintenance of ball fields.
Bike paths are nice.
They are clean and kept up.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #18:
Cleanliness and accessiblitf.
Flooding for ice in winter 1S good.
Vastness.
Clean and not very crowded.
Close to all respective neighborhoods.
Location and ~arking.
What we have 1S well maintained.
Parks have easy access: good locations.
Sand Point Beach.
Believe they are good.
Lakeshore access.
Convenience.
Staff and convenience if neighborhood parks.
Ke~t clean and mowed.
Ma1ntained fairly well.
Quantitf: developed areas are good.
Sand P01nt Lakeshore.
Well organized.
Good variety.
Quantity.
Quantity.
Trees and nature.
Mostly use Memorial and Ponds and most facilities are okay.
Good diversity.
Availability to neighborhoods.
Convenience.
Provides diverse spectrum of activities for a variety of
interests.
Cleanliness.
Natural beauty.
Access to the lake.
Multiple choices: various parks spread around.
Neighborhood miniparks; easy to access.
Quantity.
Clean and kept up.
Close to my home.
Locations; neighborhood parks.
Well kept and available for those who use them.
Kept clean and well maintained; well planned.
Playground equipment.
The exist.
Lots of parks in neighborhoods.
Neighborhood playgrounds.
Baseball games at Memorial Park.
Lake.
Locations: benefit to all.
Playground equi~ment up to date.
Different locat10ns.
Quantity.
Lakefront preserves natural area while being functional.
Natural appearance.
Quantity.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #18:
Good land acquisition policy by purchase and dedication.
Generall~ very clean and well kept.
Offer ch1ldren safe place to play.
Playground equipment and baseball/soccer fields.
They exist.
Locations.
That the parks are being upgraded.
Clean; convenient.
Clean and available to everyone.
They are adequate.
Quantity and beaches.
Pretty good sports facilities though I never use them.
Clean and safe.
Cleanliness.
Nice to look at.
Well maintained.
Nature trails for walking.
Clean and well kept.
Neighborhood parks; quantity.
Kept up and used well.
Clean.
Location of parks.
Clean, open and inviting.
Play~round equipment.
New 1tems being added (Play equipment, trees, etc.)
Number of activity fields; expansion possibilities.
Excellent system with easy access to all.
Lots of land and great potential.
Cleanliness; upkeep.
Neighborhood parks; locations.
Location.
Nature trails.
Park system has not gone overboard as in some communities.
Sand Point for recreation.
Close to get to.
The Pond athletic complex.
Sand Point Beach and boat launch.
Kept clean and groomed.
Quantity and spread throughout the City.
Quantity of Parks.
Variety; locations; very usable parks.
Large size of some parks.
Quantity of parks.
Well kept.
Clean and well kept.
Local Access.
Pretty good maintenance; plenty of fields.
Clean beaches and grounds; nice playground.
They are spacious and available,to anyone.
Quantity of parks.
Natural environments; place to get away from it all.
Close to my home.
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COMMENT FROM QUESTION #18:
Sand Point Beach; but picnic areas needed.
Easy access; good locations.
Good amount of parkin9 space.
The fact that they eX1st.
Quantity.
Habitat for wildlife; preserving and restoring nature.
All the facilities.
Kept clean.
Kept pretty clean and orderly.
Neat and clean.
It's spread out.
Close.
Well located.
That you are doing this survey and showing concern.
Well kept up; Pretty.
Location is spread out.
Shelters.
Clean.
Size and distribution of park areas.
On the lake.
Clean and easily accessible.
A place away from stress.
Plenty of land.
Clean and well maintained.
Nature trails; park pr09rams in neighborhoods.
Not crowded; effort to 1mprove system.
Summer park and recreation programs.
Trees and water.
Closeness to neighborhoods.
Softball fields.
It exists.
Children's play area.
Space.
Availability.
Variety.
Sand Point Beach.
Public Beaches.
Do not use. Prefer Cleary and Hanrehan.
Convenient to use.
Free access.
Beaches and playgrounds are good.
Large softball complex.
Good locations-serve different areas.
Enough development and acreage set aside.
Diversity of the lands.
Beach and picnic areas.
Have potential.
Good potential.
Park & Rec for kids.
The opportunities available
Variety.
Somewhat natural setting.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #18:
Clean parks.
Clean and kept up.
Walking trails.
Trails.
That the~ are available.
Accessibl.lity.
Well maintained; staff is great.
Sand Point Beach--Clean, sandy, natural, good upkeep.
Well keJ?t.
The tra1ls and the lake (Costs money to go to the beach).
Accessibility/availability.
Availability; locations; wooded/nature areas.
Beach areas and walking paths.
Well maintained.
Well maintained.
Variet~.
Proxim1ty of Sand Point to home.
Everything is just fine.
They are kept up well.
Closeness.
Most are close to home.
Big trees and lake.
They do not seem to be overcrowded.
Neatness.
Clean.
Sand Point Beach.
Bike Trails.
They are all okay.
Clean, small, spread about city.
Sand Point Beach.
Easy access.
Park near home.
Swimming, snowmobiling, boating, picnicking, softball diamond.
Kept up; neighborhood parks convenient.
Finally got some on the lake.
Neighborhood parks.
Size of Lakefront Park and its potential.
Lakefront Park.
Memorial Park.
Small neighborhood use.
Clean; well groomed.
Number and locations.
Variety; ~antity.
Availabil1ty.
Many neighborhood parks.
Space.
Convenience and low cost.
Close by.
Ball fields.
Cleanliness.
Care and location.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #18:
Locations.
Well kept; accessible; good fee structure.
Good beaches; good play structures for kids.
Open spaces and cleanliness.
Location
Clean, neat, and well kept.
Convenience.
Community programs.
General maintenance is superior.
Nice varied locations.
Neighborhood parks.
Baseball/softball fields.
Sufficient number.
Well kept up.
Variety of locations.
Parks should be in harmony with nature.
Lots of parks.
Lots of land.
Excited about construction of park in Raspberry Addition.
Quantity.
Grounds kept up nicely.
Lots of parks and programs available.
Quantity; locations.
Well kept.
Cleanliness.
Location of most of the parks.
Parks are pretty good.
Usually clean of glass and litter.
Clean, open, safe place to be.
Nobody is there except at Sand Point during the week.
Each park has its own uniqueness.
Variety areas for children.
Parks are at good locations.
Playgrounds and playing fields.
Play equipment; ball fields.
Natural look of Lakefront community Park.
Neat and kept up.
Lakefront is wasted land.
They exist.
Quantity; neighborhood parks.
Beaches.
That it exists.
There is one nearby our home.
It has all that is needed.
Cleanliness.
Have some nice community parks.
Natural beauty of parks.
Nice and easy to get to.
Existence of parks; quantity increases with population.
Quantit~ of neighborhood parks.
They eX1st.
Clean and well kept.
Nice tracts of land.
Trails.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 18:
Access.
Enhances each neighborhood.
Well kept.
Sand Point Beach is very nice.
The number of parks.
Large spaces; well maintained.
Trees, picnic shelters, trails, restrooms.
It's not overdeveloped.
Family oriented.
Natural, open space; locations.
Convenience and existing facilities.
Good upkeep.
Sand Point - Convenient to home.
Clean and well maintained.
Well maintained.
The~ exist.
Ava1lability to Prior Lake residents.
Walking distance from home.
Clean.
Clean and well kept.
Close to home.
Good locations.
Getting better.
Neighborhood parks.
Generally well-maintained facilities.
Quantity.
Well kept.
Variety.
The Lakefront Parks and swimming areas.
Properly maintained.
Locations.
Locations.
Lakefront Park.
Well maintained.
Only park worth goin9 to is Cleary Park.
Potential for expans10n.
Accessibility.
Adequate for P.L.A.Y.
One park in each development.
Development of ball field at Memorial Park.
Parks close and easy to access.
Concerned about needs of community.
Variety; quantity.
Variety; locations.
Neat; attractive; nearby.
Clean parks.
Closeness for kids and picnics.
Family and children - oriented.
Variety; attempts to expand as City grows; neighborhood parks.
Our son loves them.
Clean.
Clean.
Closeness to home.
There has been some problems.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 18:
Community parks.
Each neighborhood has its own park.
Location and access.
Community parks.
Clean; well maintained; good equipment.
Athletic facilities at Memorial Park; large Lakefront Park area.
Newly ~roposed trails connecting City with other cities.
Cleanl1ness.
Park and Recreation Department.
Clean.
Convenience.
They are clean.
Well kept and clean.
Cleanliness.
Clean parks; easily accessible.
Baseball/softball fields.
Very neat and well kept.
Room available.
swimmin9/picnic areas.
Sand P01nt nice area; also concept of neighborhood parks.
Variety.
Clean and well maintained in major parks.
Considering funds available Parks/Recreation does a good job.
Seems to be organized.
Many parks to choose from.
Bike trails and nature trails.
Boudin Park/close and has play equipment.
Clean and enjoyable.
Convenient.
Generally not crowded.
Lots of room.
Locations, size and numbers.
Gives the community a place to go/things to do.
The beauty.
Wilderness north of Raspberry Ridge.
Nice beaches; clean and neat; nice playground equipment.
You have not ruined green forested areas rapidly.
Easy to <1et to.
New publ1c boat access at Sand Point Beach.
Sand Point is nice and needed by community.
Large spaces; lack of noise, very tranquil.
Nice pieces of property.
Convenience.
Neighborhood parks.
Clean.
Offers some variety.
Variety.
Parks, picnic areas.
Convenience.
Beach.
Good variet~.
Well mainta1ned.
It brings the community together.
Good locations.
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COMMENTS ON QUESTION 18:
City is doing their best to take care of them.
How they are kept--Iawns cut, etc.
Very clean.
Programs available.
Location.
Recreation.
Lakeshore.
That you work at trying to keep them nice.
Softball.
Clean, kept up.
Many available; variety.
Kept clean; family-oriented.
Ball fields at Pond and field at Memorial.
Lots of land to develop.
Variety; quantity; well kept.
The beaches.
They are relatively close together.
Many locations; well maintained.
They seem well maintained.
Nothing.
Neighborhood parks.
Sand Point Beach swimmin9.
Organized team sport fac1lities; "BB" softball.
Parks scattered throughout city with events at each.
Open and natural.
Good quantity of park land; now do something with it.
Clean and neat.
Hi9h quality.
Ne1ghborhood parks.
Quantity.
Is usually really clean.
Convenient.
They are close by. Excellent programs for children.
It exists.
Watzl's Point - Nice beach, very natural.
They are clean.
Memorial Park - Recent improvements.
Number of softball fields.
Parks in the neighborhood.
Natural, preserved areas.
We have adequate parks per neighborhood.
Relative low cost.
Locations; overall, pretty good area.
Good locations; good fields.
Variety of places.
I like to watch ball games at the park.
Locations.
Beauty.
Natural areas.
Proximity to residential areas.
Nature.
Having a park close to our home.
Sand Point is a very nice park.
Memorial Park - old fashioned baseball field.
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COMMENTS ON QUESTION 18:
Memorial Park - very old-fashioned baseball field.
Location.
Bill Mangan.
Lakefront, neighborhoods, parks, and beaches.
We continue to improve.
Wide variety of parks for such a small community.
Adequate space.
Many parks to choose from; lots of space.
Trails of Lakefront Park.
Clean and well kept.
It's not overdeveloped (yet).
Water areas.
Lots of potential - could be great with a little developing.
Well kept.
Variety.
Great quantity.
The lake is beautiful.
Its beautv--trees and open land.
Playing f1elds.
Nicely distributed throughout the community.
Well taken care of.
Variety.
Well kept; lawns mowed.
Has the potential of being an excellent system.
Memorial, Sand Point, and Lakefront are quite clean and kept up.
Playgrounds.
Geographic locations and nice variety.
Clean.
Pond's are neat and clean and updated.
Clean.
Beautiful land.
Baseball fields and hockey rinks.
Beaches at Sand Point.
Modern equipment; nice and clean.
Play areas for children are well kept and clean.
Play areas for kids well kept and clean.
Located throughout the city.
Good maintenance - clean facilities.
Nicely kept parks - Good recreation program for kids.
Have made a good start but sill looks unpolished.
Public beaches are clean.
Community parks are well kept.
Many neighborhood parks.
Lakeside Marina area should be the prettiest road and trail in
town.
Scattered locations. A park is accessible to nearly everyone.
Clean and well maintained. Good locations.
Location and natural areas.
Nothing.
Parks are kept neat and clean - nice place for kids to play.
We have enough to hold us for years.
They are nicely kept up.
The fact that we have a variety of parks in which to use.
Public beaches - Sand Point.
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There are neighborhood parks - though not developed yet.
Accessibility.
Willow Park good for kids. The fact that there is one.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Parking lots are dusty.
Lack of trails for hike/bike; Sand Point Beach-replant bare
areas.
More development of space.
Restrooms bein~ locked at 6 PM and park closes at 10 PM!
Maintenance th1s year was inadequate.
Not develo~ed enough.
No indoor 1ce arena.
Lakefront could be developed.
Lakefront Park beach is a waste.
Not enough walk/bike trails.
No safe bikeways or walkways from park to park.
Lack maintenance, tennis courts, fitness trails, nature trails
and study area.
Not enough connecting trails; not any good soccer fields.
No indoor community center.
Boat launch ruining the beach; no more room for launch traffic.
Need indoor sports arena; Sand Point needs more play areas for
kids.
Lakefront Park needs new access to property.
Lack of trails, picnic areas, restrooms.
Parking.
Watzl's steps full of glass; litter, glass, etc. in parks.
Too far for those who live out of town; not enough bike trails.
Ponds need better quality softball facilities; upgrade fields.
Keep parks clean, mowed, trimmed; need new playground equipment
in parks.
Not enough parking at boat access; what about pets if owners
clean up?
Lack of bike/walk trails; Watzl's Beach is ridiculous w/huge
stairway.
No bike/walking trails.
P.L.A.Y. program.
Lakefront Park and Sand Point need fitness trails.
Need easily accessible trails to the parks to make it safe for
kids.
Lack of parking spaces.
Not enough people to maintain them.
Clean the beach at Lakefront better.
Lakefront Park needs closer parking to lake.
Neighborhood parks need more equipment for kids.
Not enough walking/biking trails.
Need to be groomed better.
Bugs and some snakes.
More vibrant colors used on the play structures.
Open hours posted aren't always correct; i.e. Lakefront.
Play equipment could be more complete.
Few flowers; no or little walking/biking trails.
Poor boat access.
No community center or indoor facilities.
Not enough flowers and beautification.
Few neighborhood parks; lack of biking/walking trails.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Lakefront needs parking closer to the beach.
No public swimming at south end of lake.
Lack of decent roads and parking lots especially at the Ponds.
Not enough trails; need long and short for variety.
Variety and the nights of the week vary.
Put in ice rink at Memorial Park.
The beach area is not large enough at Sand Point Beach.
Erratic maintenance.
No swimming pool.
Not enough equipment fo~ small children.
Lakefront Park needs trails.
Not enough development in neighborhood parks; no trails for
biking/walking.
Mow grass more often; keep neater; trails for biking/hiking
needed.
No neighborhood park in wagon bridge area.
Access to Lakefront.
Lack of Tennis courts.
Not enough ice rinks.
Lakefront is dug up; can't walk because of mosquitoes.
Get downtown neighborhood park; no easy access at beach south
end/town.
Lakefront beach not easy to park near.
Living at Sand Point, we get a lot of fast driving kids-dangerous
for us.
Lar~ely developed.
PaY1ng to park at Sand Point; stairs at Watzl's beach negative
aspect.
Not enough outdoor hockey rinks.
Not kept u~.
Fees to SW1m at Sand Point.
Scummy, green beaches.
Not developed for fun recreation; clean u~ Sand Point Beach.
Need better facilities; need to compete w1th other communities.
No public tennis courts.
The cost in taxes.
Need tennis courts.
Upkeep and clean-up of trees, branches; more neighborhood parks.
Unkept bathrooms and broken glass on the grounds at Pond and
Memorial.
No tennis courts; not enough ballfields.
Availability to all neighborhoods.
No trails; no courts-only high school has courts.
The Pond needs play equipment.
Restrooms in poor condition; no close park in Westwood area.
More public beaches and trails.
Not enough nature trails.
Parks undeveloped; no facilities along County Rd 21 like trails.
Parking.
Not enough trails.
No archery facilities.
Not enough miniparks.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Expensive to maintain and are not used much.
Outhouses need to be maintained better.
Parking charges.
Lack of indoor ice rink.
Can get noisy and attract "wrong" crowd or drifters.
Need more of everything; more and better trails; designated lanes
by highways.
Not enough cross country skiing and walking trails.
Taxes.
Lakefront Beach needs better entrance to beach.
Softball fields (Pond) need work.
No l8-hole regulation golf course.
Not enough public boat launchess; memorial needs billboards on
outfield fence.
Need more nature trails; need more park land.
Overgrown trails; bugs.
No neighborhood park at Island View.
City needs trails.
Not enough trails.
Sloppy sand in playground at Pond; no swings at Sunset; no
fitness trails.
P.L. needs sidewalks and trails.
Lack X-country ski and nature trails.
Not very kept up.
Improvements too slow; get swings on swingset at Sunset Hills.
Too many competitive team sports for younger citizens.
106 steps to Watzl's Point.
Need better cleaning and upkeep; more playground equipment.
Not enough of them.
Inadequate lighting; bugs.
Upkeep.
Public access fee at Sand Point is ridiculous.
No tennis courts.
Lack of safe bike/walking trails.
Expensive.
Need more shade.
No archery range anywhere.
No indoor hockey rink.
Lack of published maps such as your enclosure; need to know
locations.
Too much sports; not enough recreation.
No indoor ice arena; no jo~ging/biking paths.
Parking problem at Sand P01nt playground.
Needs more general maintenance.
Less than adequate parking at some parks; i.e. willows.
Lack of garbage cans.
Parks are okay as is; leave them as they are; use money for
something else.
Need something for teens/community.
Lights at night.
Access to Lakefront Park.
Need a historical shelter at Memorial Park; more trails needed.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Weeds and litter.
The condition of the baseball fields.
Weeds left to grow by roadways, library, new blvd., grass needs
more mowing.
Beaches.
Not enough trails.
Keep lawns better groomed; plant flowers.
Lack of parking.
The push to expand.
Parks need to be connected with walkers and bikers.
No walking/biking trails.
Need more flowers.
Lack of outdoor pool and bike/hiking trails.
Lack restroom facilities and parking.
Most are too small.
No bike trails or very few.
Need better maintenance.
No ~icnic area that caN accommodate a large ~roup.
No 1ndoor hockey arena; poor outdoor ice ma1ntenance of hockey
rinks.
Lack of trails; Lakefront access poor, lacks parking.
No water fountains; nothing to do with them; need shaded bench
areas.
Lack of connectin~ safe bike/walking trails; more skating rinks.
No snowmobile tra1ls. .
Need more playgrounds.
Lack of hiking/biking trails.
No archery ran~e.
Not enough tra1ls.
No trails linking parks; Lakefront needs easier access to beach.
Not enough ~lay~rounds; not enough beaches.
Limited act1vit1es at each.
Would like parks developed more and kept clean and safe.
Maintenance--I realize that it's expensive especially watering.
Lack of trees.
Vandalism happens when park is not maintained.
Closed too early; lack of supervision.
Paying to enter the facilities.
Paying to park; there should also be an officer available.
Some playgrounds are small.
Upkeep is poor; fields have grass too long for sports; need
trails.
No park near my home for my kids to walk to.
The areas are too small other than the Ponds.
Parking charge at Sand Point.
Landscaping needs improvement.
Biking and walking access to them.
No biking trails.
No information about facilities and map to new residents.
Bathroom facilities.
Not used to their potential.
No user fee.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Not used enough by residents.
Underdeveloped lakeside programs--swimming lessons, swim team,
ski lessons.
Nothing for teens not old enough to work.
waste; e.g. grass planted at Lakefront then scraped off and
replanted.
Need more bike/hike trails.
Not very good access to pond or Lakefront.
Not enough walking/biking trails.
All parks look tacky.
Access to Lakefront is terrible. Equipment not well maintained.
City needs trail system.
Litter and water is getting polluted by runoff.
Are not totally completed.
No major playground equipment area.
Trail s~stem.
No walk1ng/biking paths -- have to drive.
Parks need general maintenance.
Not enou~h restrooms
Sand P01nt Beach swimming area full of weeds and small; crowded
access.
Lack of access to lake from Lakefront Park.
Need trails for hiking/biking.
Watzl's Beach hard to get to and nothing to do there.
Poor maintenance of landscaping; too many weeds; parks look
shabby.
Waling path from wagon brid~e to Lakefront unkept and ugly.
Lack of development; no tra1ls, par course.
No outdoor skating rinks.
Lakefront park poorly designed and waste of land--not accessable.
Few golf courses; always very busy.
Poor upkeep on existing recreation areas.
Watzl's Beach seems neglected.
No trails that are maintained.
Trail system.
Mangan has misused Boy Scout service projects.
Getting there-cars are needed.
Needs better maintenance.
Specialization.
Parks rundown; Lakefront needs better access; Pond needs
volleyball.
Lack of paved trails.
Access to beach at Watzl's and the relative lack of use.
Sand Point/Lakefront lack activities.
No linking trails for walking/biking; no outdoor communit~ pool.
Lakefront is useless; beach not accessible for older/hand1capped.
No archery ranges.
Cost.
Maintenance.
Underdeveloped.
Overall upkeep of ~rounds is poor.
Park system makes 1mprovements in the dumbest spots.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Not easily accessible by walking or biking.
Parks need more general maintenance.
No tennis courts.
Could use more play~round equipment/better variety.
Ice rink in Fish P01nt not necessary.
Lack of easy access.
Unneati Parks need a finished look.
Access roads.
No handicapped areas.
Loose dogs defecatin~ on private property and in the parks.
Parking areas, espec1ally Memorial Park.
Need better maintenance and service.
Have to rent shelters when our tax dollars have already paid for
them.
Each park is so limited.
Not enough softball fields.
Not enough ball fields.
Sand Point is too crowded; bad place for boat launch.
Too costly for the tax payer.
Lack of swimming facilities.
Need more walking and biking trails.
Satellites need to be closer to game field during softball games.
Doesn't feature Prior Lake and its use.
Lakefront not easily accessible.
Neighborhood parks too close to busy roads; eg. willows, Sunset
Hills.
Not enough supervision to prevent vandalism.
Hours of park, especially the one next to our house.
Park system poorly neglected, poorly run, and in poor shape.
Lack of trails, natural areas; lake is for everyone; put trails
there.
Needs park with lots of recreation areas like Cleary.
Not enough in all areas; need parks in newly developed areas.
Upkeep of softball fields and parking at fields.
Rest room facilities.
The ridiculous idea that you need a trail in order to take a
walk.
continued push for growth.
Lack of walking and biking trails.
Nothing is ever finished.
No Community Center.
Walk over 100 steps to Watzl's.
Lack of seating for adults watching children play at playgrounds.
Improvement/creativity.
They are too plain.
Signs; access.
No tennis courts and why no ~ark at Brooksville Hills?
Not enough handicapped facil1ties.
Youn9 children walking to them.
No w1nter slide that managed, eg. First Aid, How about summer,
slide?
Unattractive, needs upkee~ and maintenance.
Usually busy with schedul1ng problems.
Not well planned.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Poor upkeep; outdated.
We need an outdoor pool.
No connected trails.
Not enough boat launching facilities; lack of basketball courts.
Would like to have a moderately priced communit~ center.
The older trees were cleared out and replaced w1th saplings.
Assumption that the lake is the center of everyone's
usage/activities.
Sand Point Park needs trails for biking.
Not maintained.
Living in Raspberry Ridge, we have to drive to parks.
Poor quality compared to other communities.
Restrooms need improvement.
Lakefront Park needs more accessibility.
Boring; parking too far away.
South side of lake needs work.
Poor planning on road location to Lakefront Park.
Half-hearted attempt at getting them completed.
Lack of tennis courts, soccer fields, exciting playgrounds.
The amount of money being spent; too much management for the
amount of use.
Lack of walking and bikin9 trails.
Ice rinks need more groom1ng/maintenance.
City needs outdoor pool; too many steps to Watzl's Beach.
General maintenance needs lots of improvement.
Interconnecting trails needed.
Some rules for the beach are not valid.
Not much compared to neighboring towns.
Have to drive to most; full of non-residents of Prior Lake.
Some playground equipment could be updated.
Use of chemical spraying in parks where children play.
More grass and then cut it; more development of athletic
facilities.
Maintenance at Fish Point Park is poor.
No golf course.
Slow to update.
Time to develop neighborhood parks more.
Vandalism.
Bad planning that went into Sand Point Beach launch.
Neighborhood parks are rarely used.
Existence of parks; quantity increases with population.
Parks need maintenance and better variety of playground
equipment.
Needs lights at Pond's for softball.
Not enough facilities for kids and teen activities.
Not enough trails.
Not enough modern facilities like swimming pools, courts,
Community Center.
Not being able to find information about the parks.
Poor roads, poor signage from main roads.
contributes to our alread~ high tax burden.
Lack of biking/hiking tra1ls.
The lack of facilities and beauty.
Need to be better equipped and developed.
Playground equipment needs improvement for toddlers.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Not enough parking space.
Maintenance could be improved.
Char~ing for parking.
The 1dea that great improvement is needed.
Lakefront too steep to lake.
No biking trails around lake or along County Roads (42 & 21).
Access--Willows on County Road 12 could use better access.
Access to Lakefront Park needs work; park is under used.
Swimming is limited; walking/biking is dangerous.
Not enough parking is available.
Not allowing pets.
Need more natural areas.
Bees.
Noise at night and cleanliness.
Poorly maintained.
P.L.A.Y. uses all softball fields in town; adult leagues
suffering.
Softball fields.
Dirty restrooms.
Limited facilities.
City does well.
Too hard to find; not trails.
The Pond's softball/baseball fields need fixing.
Lakefront Park Beach unused because it is inaccessable.
Access to the parks.
Not enough skating rinks.
Inadequate biking trails.
Not enough developed facilities.
Parks sprawl and events get lost.
No biking/walking trails.
Unconnected ~ark system.
Need indoor 1ce rink; outdoor pool.
Desperately needs walking paths throughout the community.
Not enough public beaches.
Dirty restrooms.
Not enough facilities for anything beyond organized sports.
Lack of public ~arkin~.
Lack of Brooksv1lle H1lls Community Park
Grass needs more maintenance.
Rest room facilities.
Lack of trails; grounds maintenance (broken glass)
Need trails to get to parks by bike.
Not enough for 1ndividual such as walking.
Not enough shade trees, parking for cars, bathroom facilities.
Few sidewalks; need more walking areas in neighborhoods.
Not enough bike/hiking trails (paved)
Beaches are not well maintained, especially Watzl's.
Need more playground equipment.
Not enough play equipment for kids.
Not enough pla~ equipment; water in fountains tastes bad.
Upkeep is terr1ble.
Ice rinks terrible; can't compare to other communities.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Too much vandalism.
Natural areas; woods; we need more natural areas.
The lack of attention. Lack policing after hours.
An industrial park would be good for Prior Lake; how about a
committee?
City needs its own indoor ice arena.
Upkeep and maintenance.
Cannot access on bikes; no stoplights.
Easier access to Watzl's Point area; need tennis courts and
trails.
More development of system is needed.
Neighborhood park parking.
Vandalism and litter; teenagers hanging around children's play
equipment.
Lack of trails throughout parks; City and bike lane on roadways.
Not much to look at.
Some parks have inadequate equipment.
Roads to Lakefront are so bumpy.
Bad parking.
Not enough trails.
Too much effort toward building parks and not enough effort with
upkeep.
Rest room facilities - YukI!
Hard to get to and parking.
Cost at Sand Point; need more maintenance at neighborhood parks.
We need paved biking/walking trails.
Ice rinks in parks were not kept up very well.
Trails/bike paths should link parks or be next to roads for
safety reasons.
No problems.
Nei9hborhood parks need updating to accommodate older children.
Tra11s don't connect; no trails on Highway 13 and other highways.
Parking both sides of streets -- makes through traffic difficult.
Not connected by trails.
Not enough trails; more trails needed.
Condition of soccer fields.
Not enough sheltered areas.
Sand Point needs more playground equipment.
Upkeep; maintenance.
Not kept up and not kept up all the same.
No outdoor pool.
No place to jog.
Lack of usefullness of Lakefront Park.
Everybody's money is spent to benefit the few.
Handicapped parking at boat launches.
Entrance to Lakefront is too far from Highway 13 and not marked.
Maintenance.
Lakefront Park is a waste.
Lack of interconnecting trails from park to park.
Too few parks; parks are too small.
No safe approaches; bike paths to parks; roads are not safe.
No outdoor pool; something similar to Shakopee's are great.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Parking limited at Lakefront.
Lack of adequate parking.
Lack of routine maintenance.
willow's Park does not have enough play items.
No access to lake on east side; difficulty biking to parks.
Needs better grounds keepin9.
Lacks some recreational fac1lities.
Swimming beaches only draw to parks - could use something else.
Need more signs.
Not enough facilities.
Maintenance. -
Parking.
Not enough neighborhood parks and lack of safe biking trails for
kids.
No trails for walking.
Not enough picnic tables at parks.
No golf or lake skating rinks.
Not enough.
No bike trail to and from.
Kind of toilet facilities.
Lack of trails.
Playground equipment should be better.
Ballfields at Pond's and Memorial.
Many items look half done; the fine tuning just isn't there.
Vandalism; it's a problem that must be solved.
The long questionnaire.
Some are small.
Lack of picnic tables permanently secured in cement.
Too costly to have and maintain.
Sometimes the maintenance is lacking.
No tennis courts on north side of lake.
Not enough play lots.
Too many parks.
No bike trails.
Need information flier distributed by city; better bike trails.
Could be more.
Putting plants and steps around a beach house at Lakefront's
useless beach.
Enough money spent on purchasing land; start developing.
No interconnecting bike/footpaths.
Unattended children doing destruction.
The kids that hang out there are inconsiderate and dirty.
Lack of paved parking.
Not advertised.
Needs small ~ark area with gardens/gazebo in town.
Parking is e1ther too expensive or too far away.
The Pond's needs maintenance; no tennis courts; no walking
trails.
Upkeep in areas needs improvement.
The parks are unkept.
Neighborhood parks that City doesn't maintain.
Upkeep of parks needs more emphasis.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #19:
Where are all facilities and what do they offer? Needs better
communication.
No snowmobile trails.
No indoor ice skating rink; needs more cleaning/maintenance.
Grass upkeep; few flowers.
No tar walking trails like Shakopee.
Snowmobile trails; snowmobilers drive across my lawn.
Not enough picnic tables.
Not properly maintained; dirty bathrooms, broken glass, etc.
All very inconvenient places.
All are ver~ inconvenient places.
Lack of fac1lities.
Lack of tennis courts.
Hard to get on bikes or walking paths.
No indoor facilities.
Wasted efforts.
Parking and lack of biking access.
We don't know where all the parks are.
Too many small parks.
Parking at ball fields.
Cost.
Some upkeep on lawns.
Lack of restroom facilities.
Not enough safe walking/biking trails. See Lakeville's plan.
Not enough of it.
No flotation devices in water; have a separate area for it.
Some parks are really under utilized.
Sand Point should eliminate charge; needs more maintenance.
Some parks not large enough or adequate for neighborhood.
Beaches at Lakefront.
Outdated facilities; new residents can't find.
Bathrooms locked; no system of walking/biking safely to parks.
No outdoor pool, no biking/walking paths to parks, lacks
cleanliness.
Some need more trees and maybe flowers.
Lack of quality football and soccer fields and bike and walking
trails.
Brooksville Hills is extremely neglected.
Maintenance very slack.
The restrooms at Lakefront Park are never open on weekends.
No trail system except the street.
Very poor bike trails.
Poison ivy.
No paved trails.
The beach at Lakefront.
The shape of the softball fields.
Kids have to travel on highways to get to the parks; unsafe.
The variety.
No bike trails or connecting trails that are safe to use.
Open bathroom facilities on Watzl's Beach.
Having to pay for organized park and recreation programs.
No interconnect, used mostly by non-residents.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #l9:
Watzl's Beach too mucky; access too steep from road.
No complaints.
Need paved trails for biking; rOllerblading; and walking.
Too many boat trailers at Sand Point. Not enough parking for
boaters.
Facilities not well publicized.
No good bike paths. Highway 13 or County Roads not safe to bike
on.
Not enough bike trails by lake.
Poor access for children who want to bike or walk.
Access to parks.
Lakefront could have more baseball fields.
No biking access for our children. Need good off road bike
paths.
Inadequate playground facilities; Sand Point and lack of animal
control; dogs.
Not enough facilities; no variety; needs trails and continuity.
Vandalism.
Needs indoor ice skating rink. Outdoor rink not well maintained.
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COMMENTS TO QUESTION #20:
Fields are taken care of.
Tumbling and dance offered.
Park and recreation programs.
Lifeguards at the beach.
Indoor activities.
Walking and biking trails.
Kids summer recreation programs.
Lakeshore availability.
Opportunities for all children.
Sports orie~ed; good for kids.
Well maintained facilities.
Park and recreation program for kids in summer.
Keeps kids busy and off streets.
Full scope--a little of everything offered.
Nice size fields.
Community band; 4th of July.
Seems comprehensive.
Summer playground program; dance program.
P.L.A.Y. program.
Good emphasis on youthful activities.
Good selection.
Programs in summer.
Variety.
Don't have to p~y every time we go.
Include all ages.
Tot programs.
Good programs.
Swimming.
Good beach.
P.L.A.Y. is very important.
Good variety.
Variety and the nights of the week vary.
Park & rec terrific program.
Good for children.
Well run; cost.
Plenty of choices of recreation.
Good ~layground equipment for young kids but need more and better
var1ety.
Offers variety and is well organized.
Varied.
Sand Point Beach.
Variety of activities offered.
Good Park and Rec program.
Tours.
Offered in many parks not just a central park.
Everyone seems to be friendly.
Seem organized.
Good variety.
Summer playground program is wonderful.
Well rounded.
Variety.
Plenty of activities for youth.
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COMMENTS TO QUESTION #20:
Coordinated very well.
Many organized sports for the young.
Something for the whole family.
Good programs; well rounded.
Dance is very well organized program.
Lots of ballfields.
Variety.
Offers much for children.
Variety.
Variety.
Varied programs that make an effort to serve.
Available to young people.
Options.
Locations.
Beaches; swimming areas.
Good variety.
Nice public beach.
They are available.
Good for kids.
Variet~.
Athlet1c field.
wide variety.
Children's ~ark and rec excellent.
Everything 1S in good shape.
Activities on days that school is closed.
Neutral.
Locations.
P.L.A.Y.'s offerings for the youth.
Lots of good nature trails.
Activities are enjoyable.
Variety.
Memorial Parks ball field.
Teens and children have more to do; can't get into trouble.
Everything is there to choose from.
Variety.
Variety of activities offered and volunteer involvement.
Variety of facilities.
We like the P.L.A.Y. programs.
Publicity of programs.
Family programs.
Park & Rec program in the summer.
Hiking/biking.
Close to my home.
Summer program for neighborhoods.
Lots of potential for outdoor activities.
Being involved in activities with children.
Keeps kids learning in summer; helps older people get out.
Offer a wide variety.
Varied.
There is something for everyone.
Softball.
Volleyball in winter; how about summer leagues outdoors?
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COMMENTS TO QUESTION #20:
Lake activities.
Quiet, natural areas; wildlife.
Priced well.
Children's program under 12 good; need for over 12.
Open gym for basketball.
Well organized and diversified.
Lake recreation area.
variety for different ages and interests of children-elementary.
Great variety for the children.
Hockef and soccer programs for kids.
No op1nion.
Geared for kids.
Well priced.
variety.
Inexpensive; very accessible.
Appeal to me personally.
Park & Rec programs for kids.
Tot Lot programs.
Wide range for the whole family.
Good var1ety for all.
Public golf course.
Nice variety.
They don't offer anything of interest to me.
Women's softball.
Diversity.
Variety.
Variety.
Availability of programs for kids and diversity of programs.
Well organized.
Good variety.
Everyone gets involved.
Diversified.
Wide variety for all age groups.
Good variet~.
Well mainta1ned.
Organized.
P.L.A.Y.
Beaches.
The lake.
Lots of activities.
Youth softball and park & rec.
It is geared for little people.
Well supervised.
Near home.
All.
Good variety.
Kids programs.
Soccer and sledding at Lakefront's no linking trails; no indoor
ice arena.
Uncertain.
Gives somethin9 to do; someplace to go.
Variety of act1vities offered.
Variety available.
Well organized; coaches care.
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COMMENTS TO QUESTION #20:
Good activities offered.
It's a good starting place for development.
The fact that you do offer something.
Variety.
Programs for children.
Many offered.
Convenience in community.
Lots for young kids.
wide variety of activities offered.
Good variety.
Parks keep children off street and give them activities.
Like the high school pool but need a better pool.
Good variety/many locations.
Variety and the summer playground programs.
Variety for all a~es.
Quantity; availab1lity.
Lots of things at the ponds.
Park & Rec programs for school children in summer/Day Camp.
Improving a little each year.
Variety.
Lots offered.
Swimming.
Parks program and dance program.
The one decent hockey rink the city has.
The pay for use by those who choose to participate.
Need more morning activities for preschoolers.
Natural beauty.
Wide variety.
swimming.
We have beaches adjacent to parks.
Tumbling class for preschoolers.
Good variety.
Organized team sports.
Instructors
Very well advertised.
Offered for all.
A variety.
Swimming and boating.
That there are some.
Variet~.
Divers1ty.
Pro~ram flyers.
Act1vities do not impact surrounding neighbors.
Large variety for all ages.
Good for young child except for swimming and skating.
Good variety of activities; low cost.
Good variety.
Good choices.
Variety.
swimmin9 pool.
Activit1es that are available.
Quantity; variety.
Advertised well.
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COMMENTS TO QUESTION #20:
Very good summer youth program.
Abundance of youth sports.
Low cost; easy access.
Nice playgrounds at schools.
Variety.
wide variety.
Well organized.
Beaches; softball fields.
Great for kids.
Programs for young children.
Summer Park & Recreation program.
Children's summer program.
Concerned about needs of community.
Combination of activities.
All inclusive.
Clean.
Frequency, good help.
It's available; structured; organized.
Public use of lake; place for organized recreation programs for
kids.
Memorial Park baseball.
More variety.
Enthusiasm of P.L.A.Y. volunteers.
Have not used yet but the cost seems affordable.
Different activities.
The beaches.
Good variet~; dance program is great.
Great organ1zed s~orts system.
Keeps our youths 1nvolved in positive program.
Good maintenance of parks.
Summer program at Sand Point excellent program; good instructors.
Kids' programs are ~reat.
Wide variety of act1vities.
Many activities.
wide variety.
They exist.
Has variety.
Close to home.
sports are adequate.
Something for everyone.
P.L.A.Y.
Soccer, baseball fields, children's playgrounds, summer programs.
Great for my kids; good peo~le.
Getting better every year; 1mprovements at Memorial Park.
Good variety offered.
Beaches and picnic areas.
Something for all ages of children and adults.
Good offering for community size.
Nice offering of activities.
Beaches; Sand Point especially.
Very good.
Prices are good.
Just because they are offered.
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COMMENTS TO QUESTION #20:
Swimming.
Like the new boat landing by Sand Point.
Softball diamonds.
Variety.
Helps keep kids off the street and out of trouble.
Proper notice; advertising of events.
Large facilities.
That they are available.
Variety.
N/A
Nothing
The variety is good.
Access to the lake.
wide variety.
Children's pro~rams.
Very good serv1ce.
Good variety; can include all ages.
My husband and I both play softball.
Everything.
Park and Rec. and the Dance Program are wonderful.
It exists.
There is a wide variety.
Bleacher; economical.
Nice beach at Sand Point.
Variety.
Available activities.
Parks are pretty adequate.
Play.
Have a wide variety.
Plenty of programs.
Involves preschool children.
Good variety.
Variety.
Well or9anized.
Availab11ity for wide range of all-age activities.
Variety.
Sufficient ball fields.
Good activities for elementary age kids; reasonable costs.
Good variety; lifeguards at beaches.
Basically, ther are adequate.
Community part1cipation.
Variety.
Quantity and variety.
Adequate.
P.L.A.Y. League.
Good variety.
The variety.
Offerings for all different interests.
Playground e9Uipment is good.
Haven't part1cipated.
The variety.
Not overly crowded.
Good program - P.L.A.Y.
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COMMENTS TO QUESTION #20:
Don't know.
Something for everyone.
Plenty of choices.
I can see my grandkids learn the sports and sportsmanship in
playing.
A good variety offered; well run.
N/A.
Use of all community fields by P.L.A.Y.
There are some good programs for children.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 21:
Needs stronger promotion of organized activities.
communications with parents and leaders.
Lack of teen activities (i.e. bus to Twins for teens, etc.)
No handicapped activities.
For most new peo~le in Prior Lake; park locations are unknown.
Not easy to get 1nformation.
Girls softball needs more priority.
Should offer more in the evening.
Group that runs activities too close; will not let outsiders help
out.
High and rising costs of Park & Recreation Department; budget
higher than Fire Department.
Need indoor, long course swimming pool.
Cancelled activity with no reason ~iven.
Cost too much for one income famil1es.
Adult softball games cancelled unnecessarily; outfield in awful
shape.
No family nature programs.
Not enough ice skating rinks.
More lighting of ball fields.
Nothing available for high school students; no place for them; a
hangout.
continued push for growth.
Not enough family oriented stuff.
Lack of tennis courts and handball courts.
No tennis courts.
wish there were off street bike trails.
Not good organized sports for adults.
Aimed at teens instead of families.
Notification.
Not large enough variety for adults and elderly.
pre-hi9h school gets little city/school professional support in
athlet1CS.
Not well promoted; most success is volunteer organization
P.L.A.Y.
Need activities for teens.
More recreational activities offered.
More stress on fitness; less on recreation and crafts.
Would like kids tennis class at night in summer and teen classes.
Too high cost for some activities/P.L.A.Y. is always selling
things.
Lack of a community center or recreation center like one in
LeSueur.
Softball not maintained.
No public schools/no trails in parks for walking.
Poor quality fields and parking.
Not enough activities for adults.
Time allotments for working parents with children.
No close walkin~ trails.
Need more activ1ties for working parents other than daytime
hours.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 21:
Need more public beaches.
Offer at more times during day; late P.M., evenings, weekends.
Male orientated; everything is baseball; doesn't include the
entire community.
Not enough for kids 8 to 12 years when parents are working.
Lots offered.
Lake of sidewalks, poor street surface condition; lack of trails.
Disrespect of hockey players in the city.
Offered generally at 1:00 P.M.
Need more lake activities.
Limited time of activities, expl: lx week for 6 weeks.
Need for open activities; not all should be planned.
Costs too high for parents/too much commitment of time.
Working parents can't get their kids to activities.
steps to beach and Lakefront are poor; no public swimming pool.
Poorly organized.
No safe routes for travel on bike or foot along Highwa~ 13.
Inability for working parents to transport ch1ldren to
activities.
Not enough attention to something for seniors (trails on level
grounds).
Field upkeep.
Not enough evenings and weekends for parents who work.
Mostly youth oriented.
High cost of participating.
Geared too much to very young children.
No skating rinks;tennis courts; swimming pools.
I'm satisfied.
Needs more advertising.
Not enough supervision.
Not enough information on programs.
No evening classes.
Not enough parking spaces.
Lack of tennis courts and ice area.
Geared too much toward organized sports; need something for
everyone.
Better advertising of programs; public not finding out about
activities.
Not fully aware of all that is available.
Need more of a variety of activities/facilities.
Not enough information/communication of available activities.
No place in the entire city to safely bike.
Not enough for adults over 25.
Not enough for teens.
Missing outdoor pool.
Cost of some programs.
Need more individual activities offered.
Not aware of everything available.
Not enou9h of them.
Poor fac1lities.
Few activities offered for our children.
Too expensive.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 21:
City communication/information system needs much improvement.
Not enough places; safe parking facilities.
Need more for adults.
Watzl's Point.
Administration need more involvement with P.L.A.Y.; "watchdog"
needed.
No city support for facilities.
Cost.
No organization.
No summer program offerings at Green Oaks Park.
Not enough for the individual; onlr sports.
Activities should also be offered 1n evenings and/or Saturday.
Lessons and activities hard to get to for working parents.
P.L.A.Y. is great but leaders getting over involved; run into ego
problems.
People in charge of putting together teams are biased.
Speed signs near parks need to be posted and enforced; hazardous
to kids.
Not enough advertisements about activities; info system needs
improvement.
Need winter activities indoors; information system needs
improving.
City should take over activities and athletic programs.
We need a health club like the Burnsville Health Club.
Not enough info about when and where.
Not enou9h activities offered.
Times; d1fficult to get kids to if parents work.
I don't know how to find out about them for my child.
Soccer fields are not regulation size.
Unor~anized.
No b1ke trails or lanes on streets.
Lack of routine maintenance.
Not much variety.
Offerings seem to cater to people who are home during the day.
Not enough communication about what is offered.
Not enough.
No public swimming pools.
No objection.
Parking.
Not having a center for teens and an indoor swimming pool.
Soccer.
Limited number.
We need a Community Center.
Inadequate in comparison to Bloomington and Burnsville.
More winter activities offered; youth skating, skiing lessons.
Parking.
It gets more expensive every year; the politics among some
coaches.
N/A.
Too costly to support.
Could be expanded; more walking; more equipment in playgrounds.
Not any tennis courts on north side of lake.
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COMMENTS ON QUESTION 21:
My kids are too youn~.
Need better informat1on/communication system to get to public.
Would like evening excursions.
It's hard to find a field to practice on.
Nothing.
Some trips are not during school hours so that Moms can get away.
Not advertised.
Need to ~et more people using them.
No activ1ties for kids over 12 years old.
Park and recreation information; communication needs improvement.
Don't find out about enough of them.
Too much that interests only a few; non-trained coaches;
instructors.
Need more ~lay equipment for young children (2 and under).
High cost 1nvolved; fee for soccer.
Not enough trails.
Not run by the city.
Not enough activities offered.
Should have volleyball/horseshoes in neighborhood parks.
Expensive.
Need to inform people about events sooner; could use summer
schedule.
Not enough availability; too short; not educationally oriented.
Not enough or right activities to bring people together; 25 to 40
age range.
Need more mailings; or9anization.
Need open swimming at 1ndoor pool during daytime hours.
Need indoor activities in winter.
You are not able to travel a long distance.
Each baseball team should have their own gear.
Expense.
Don't like bulldozing of trees to clear out land.
Not well organized.
No nighttime activities for children with working parents.
No indoor ice facilities in Prior Lake.
Need more for teens.
Need ski trail, bike trail, district golf course and frisbee
course.
No basketball, no trails around the lake.
Don't know.
Something for everyone.
Not enough parking.
Snowmobile trail system needs improvement.
Parking clogs roads; too hard to get through.
Hocke~ rinks could be better 9roomed and flooded.
Somet1mes not a lot of superv1sion at Park & Rec programs.
Should have boats of all kinds for rent on Prior Lake.
No indoor ice arena.
Not much in way of nature trails, etc.
All tennis courts in one area.
Lack of information and publicity; no offerings for working
adults.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 21:
More quality activities needed for teens; both rec and
developmental.
Not enough offered; lack of information and publicity of events.
Too much emphasis on organized sports; everyone pays for few
people's use.
No ~ymnastics.
Lim1ted options of activities and locations.
Lack of information; publicity of events.
No outdoor pool.
We need T-ball for 3-5 year olds.
Fields need work; some fields are unfit to play on.
Cannot take floating devices into lake beach at Sand Point and
Clear~ Park.
Would 11ke more offered; lack of information; better publicity of
programs.
Way too few.
Play equipment; playgrounds.
Put in a water slide at Sand Point Beach; it would be great!
Need some indoor facilities for winter activities.
Need better softball equipment for girls.
Better quality softball fields; need maintenance.
Classes very limited for adults or else not well advertised.
Needs more supervisors for children.
Lack of tennis courts.
Getting booted off rinks when playing unorganized broomball.
More ice skating time available for recreational skaters; new ice
rink.
Price for kids activities too high.
Not much offered in the evenings for families w/working parents.
Start up couples volleyball league; adult volleyball lessons.
Not organized ver~ well.
Lack of informat1on on publicity of events; need more for
teens-teen center?
Offer swim classes a the lake.
Could be more offered.
The cost in taxes.
No tennis courts.
wish more people volunteered for more activities and helping out.
Limited interesting choices.
More offered.
Not enough offered for older citizens.
Not enough.
Not enough bike trails around town.
More paid supervision needed.
No programs that facilitate two working parents.
Swimming always during day-difficult for working parents.
Taxes.
Most of them are during the day.
Not enough play areas for toddler age.
More for adults and on weekends and evenings.
Lack of information; publicity of events.
Could improve on facilities.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 21:
Not enough of them.
No indoor facilities for winter sports forcing us to other
communities.
Need outdoor swimming pool.
Need more adult softball teams.
Too man~ competitive team sports.
Not ava1lable to older plus forty crowd.
No racquetball.
No tennis courts.
Seems to be for small children.
Often at inconvenient times.
No archery.
Could be advertised better and better supervised.
Lack of good information about where and when.
Not enough adult nonsport recreation.
Poor participation; going to other cities.
Not advertised enough.
The times should be after 5:30.
More arts, theaters.
Activities for teens--photo, ceramics, art classes.
Many coaches seemed forced into coaching; would rather not do
it.
Not enough for teens to do; need more teen activities.
Not enough connecting paths to safely get around P.L. to Cleary.
No indoor or outdoor pool; no indoor hockey arena.
Could use more tennis courts.
Need more of them to keep kids busy.
Parking.
Some activities are not well organized.
Not enough gymnastics offered.
Fish Point needs playground equipment; doesn't even have baby
swing.
Lack of fields to accommodate number of people involved.
Upkeep.
Baseball in nei9hborhood parks that weren't meant for it.
Not enough tenn1S courts; kids should be able to bike to parks on
trails.
Lack of teen center and programs, i.e. dances, etc.
Too much softball offered.
Too much adult involvement in structuring childrens' playtime.
Should have more classes; cancel classes too often.
Community is not made aware of activities offered.
Potential not yet realized; do need more facilities.
Always too much red tape and all volunteers.
Not any (enough) art-oriented classes.
Schedules and times offered.
There is only one hockey rink in town.
Poor access for the handicapped.
P.L.A.Y. fundin9 could be better distributed to girls softball.
Not enough tenn1S courts; lacking publicity.
S~orts-sports-sports.
L1mited times.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION 21:
No swimming pools, horseback riding for those who can't own
horses.
Swimming beach at Lakefront.
Children not supervised well. Unruly children should be more
disciplined.
No areas for bikin~/hiking.
Need specific act1vities for kids in Jr. High, e.g., tubing down
Apple River.
Maintenance of equipment for activities.
Facilities available for the activities.
Emphasis on competitive sports too strong.
Too much sports.
More activities under community education system.
More fitness and biking trails.
Most activities do not reach all people.
Some grou~s needs more than one adult supervisor.
All activ1ties for athletics.
City offers little for the individual (Jogging, golfing, etc.)
Haven't found anything negative.
Potential cost?
Seems to have been overkill on softball fields.
Great only for tots and retired people.
Nice variety.
They don't offer anything of interest to me.
Program times aren't convenient for working parents.
Lack of information and ~ublicity of events.
Need an indoor ice/activ1ties arena.
Lack of information/publicit~ of events.
Not enough of them for the 11ttle sports critters.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #23:
Pull tabs.
Park sticker
User fees.
Get industry into Prior Lake.
At Sand Point, charge people for boat launching.
Make better use of funding/labor; the local service groups can
offer (Lions)
Raise taxes to keep pace with other costs, i.e. 3-5%/year.
Minimum charge for use.
Whatever you do, don't raise our taxes.
Just don't increase ~roperty taxes anymore!
Charge the people uS1ng the park.
Some usage funds.
Community service volunteers--hi9h school students.
Solicit support from local organ1zations, e.g. Lions/Rotary.
User fees like Cleary.
Surcparge for users of lake facilities who do not live in
watershed area.
Charge user fees.
User fees.
Charge small user fees like Hennepin County.
Cut funds from engineering department.
1% on on-sale liquor/sales; 10% fees on pull tab sales (local
fees).
User fees.
Donations from residents before planning.
Lions club; pull tab money.
Membership for a community center.
Apply for grants.
User fees or parking fees.
Fundraisers, donations, community-assisted labor and/or
materials.
Encourage more business development to help support tax
structure.
Increase park dedication fees/trail dedication fees charged to
new developments.
User fees.
Increased population/tax base.
User fees.
User fees.
Additional charge on residential building permits like sac & wac
charges.
Perm1t fee for landing boats; use money for lake
improvement; protection.
User fees.
Charge user fee.
Private donations and raffles.
User fees or annual stickers.
Taxes are already high in this country.
See comments.
Char~e user fee for non-residents.
Serv1ce and fraternal or~anizations.
Use volunteers for clean1ng; light maintenance.
Usage fee.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #23:
User fees.
Booster clubs.
User fees.
Reduce waste in government.
Charge for access to indoor facilities.
User fees.
Usage fees for users.
Aggressive campaign to attract industry.
Park permits.
User fees.
Private donations; pull tab monies.
Private donations.
User fees.
Donations in the form of equipment; labor; financial.
User tax method; many cannot afford additional taxes.
Parks should charge for usage, especially water related
activities.
Charge user fee at lake; collect at ramps when boat is put in.
Fundraisers.
The franchise fees must be linked to usage; this promotes
conservation.
Community fundraising events.
Fees on the P.L.A.Y. programs/fund raisers to subsidize.
Fee for service.
Participant fee stickers; 4 levels; all facilities.
Parkin9 fees.
Fundra1sing; Organization or individual donations.
Users fee.
Use your current funding more efficiently.
See comments.
None.
General Fund.
Pay. for use.
Creative ways to better leverage existing funds.
Strictly.contribution or State Aid.
Spend more wisely.
Spend more wisely.
Need more industry to defer taxes.
Usage fee to organized sports, concession income donations.
Activity and user fees.
Work with the schools and county; we should be united.
Bring the issue to the people; volunteer services; properties
needed.
A park user sticker that is purchased yearly (like to parks).
The City government should make provision for voluntary support.
Charge only those who use them.
User pay fee - daily or seasonal.
Public fund raisers to fund special projects.
Fund raisers, eg. variety shows, pig roast at the park.
Private donations.
Private and public cooperation.
Fees for private use of public facilities.
Park permit as currently used at Sand Point and Hennepin County
parks.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
WE ONLY LIKE COUNTY PARKS. WE LIKE TO BIKE AND WALK.
DON'T CARE TO PARTICIPATE IN SURVEY.
HOURS TO READ SUCH SMALL PRINT.
AM OLDER PERSON LIVING ALONE AND DO NOT USE PARK AND RECREATION
FACILITIES.
HAVEN'T GOT EXTRA THREE
IF WE COULD READ THE SMALL PRINT, WE WOULD FILL THIS OUT. YOU
HAVE TO BE KIDDING.
NEED INDOOR HOCKEY RINK IN ONE OF THE PARKS. BASKETBALL COURTS
AT PONDS AND ALSO TENNIS COURTS. THEATER IN CITY OF P.L. LIKE
THE ONE IN APPLE VALLEY. PRICE IS $1.50 ANY DAY ANY TIME OF DAY
AND MOVIES ARE MAYBE ONLY 2-3 MONTHS OLD.
WHEN IS THE CITY GOING TO GET SOME INDUSTRY IN TO LOWER TAXES?
IN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, LET OLDER, LARGER TREES LEFT STANDING
RATHER THAN TRIMMING THEM DOWN AND PUTTING IN SMALLER, YOUNGER
TREES.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS ACCESS TO THE PARK BUT THEN WE ARE MESSING
WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. IT'S A PROBLEM.
PLEASE PUBLISH RESULTS IN PAPER.
I DO NOT LIKE ALL THE BOAT TRAILERS PARKING IN THE SAND POINT
BEACH PARKING LOT.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE PEOPLE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THEIR PROPERTY IN
THE SAND POINT BEACH AREA. WE ARE MOVING FROM THE AREA BECAUSE
OF ITS TACKINESS. THE AREA IS AN EYESORE.
BIKE/HIKING TRAILS IN CITY A MUST. NEED PATHS THAT YOU DON'T
HAVE TO DRIVE TO IN ORDER TO USE THEM. WATZL'S BEACH NEEDS
CLEANING, BETTER ACCESS. TOO MANY STEPS. WE WOULD PREFER TO
STAY IN OUR COMMUNITY IF FACILITIES WERE AVAILABLE.
LAKEFRONT PARK IS A WASTE AND A JOKE. AND AFTER ALL THE GRIEF
THE WATZL'S WENT THROUGH. THE BEACH THAT IS THERE MUST CAUSE
THEM AND THE AREA PEOPLE GREAT EMBARRASSMENT. THE PARK SYSTEM
NEEDS WORK.
P.L.A.Y. IS WONDERFUL. PARK SYSTEM NEEDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WITH BOARDS FOR EACH SPORT TO SUPERVISE THE FINANCES AND
SELECTION OF TEAMS. IMPARTIAL REPRESENTATIVE FROM CITY PARKS
BOARD SHOULD BE A PART OF THE OVERALL PROGRAM. FINANCIAL REPORT
PUBLISHED AFTER EACH SPORTS SEASON IN THE AMERICAN. PUBLISH
RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY IN AMERICAN.
NO MORE TAXES. WE WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE LIVING WHERE WE ARE.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
THE POND--WHEN THE S.E. BASEBALL FIELD WAS FENCED AND TURNED
AROUND, IT GOT IN THE WAY OF THE SOCCER FIELDS. BALLS
CONSTANTLY GO OVER THE FENCE. TRY TO GET BACK SOME OF THE
RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO TIE THE PARKS TOGETHER WITH TRAILS.
ENCOURAGE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND--WALKING,
BIKING, SPORTS. DIRT BIKES, 3-WHEELERS, LOUD WATER BIKES,
SNOWMOBILES SHOULD NOT BE ENCOURAGED. SHOULD BE FORBIDDEN IF
TOO LOUD AND TOO DESTRUCTIVE. DON'T SPEND MONEY ON COACHES,
INSTRUCTORS OR OTHER PROFESSIONALS FOR ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES.
WE NEED TO START SERIOUSLY LOOK AT INDUSTRIAL PARKS FOR THE CITY.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE PRIOR LAKE PUT MORE RESTRICTIONS ON THE
BOATERS. THE BOATERS LITTER THE SHORE LINE EXTENSIVELY. YOU CAN
SEE BOATERS HANDING POP CANS AND BEER CANS TO A SWIMMER IN THE
WATER AND YOU CAN BET WHERE THE CANS END UP. THIS BEAUTIFUL
LAKE IS BEING TURNED INTO A CESSPOOL AND YET THE CITY DOES
NOTHING ABOUT IT EXCEPT TAX US LAKE HOMEOWNERS.
INDOOR FACILITIES--LOOK AT WHAT CHASKA IS BUILDING. IT WILL
INCLUDE EVERYTHING. LAKE FRONT PARK WOULD BE A GOOD LOCATION FOR
INDOOR COMMUNITY CENTER.
AT SAND POINT BEACH IT WOULD BE NICE TO KEEP THE BOATS OFFSHORE
BETWEEN THE FISHING PIER AND BEACH. WHAT A SAFETY HAZARD! AREA
WAS DEVELOPED WITHOUT ENOUGH PARKING. IF THE PARKING WAS A TOOL
OF CONTROL, IT APPEARS TO BE USELESS TO DATE. DON'T PUT TOO
MUCH INTO ANY GIVEN PARK. WILL LOSE WORTH IF TOO OVERRUN.
MEMORIAL. HAS NO MORE ROOM FOR ANYTHING.
SENIORS CITIZENS SHOULD HAVE MORE OFFERED FOR THEM TO GET THEM
OUT OF THEIR HOUSES AND APARTMENTS. MAKE THEM FEEL WANTED. GET
THEM INVOLVED WITH THE YOUNGER CHILDREN.
A ROAD SHOULD BE PUT IN ON RED OAKS ROAD FOR MORE SENSIBLE
ACCESS TO LAKE FRONT PARK.
ABSOLUTELY NOT TO FRANCHISE FEES AND PARK BOND REFERENDUM (NO.
23) !
CHARGE FEE TO PEOPLE USING PUBLIC ACCESS ON PRIOR LAKE TO HELP
FUND PARK SYSTEM. ADD A PARK IN THE SAND POINT WATERTOWER LOT
FOR NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS AND PUT A NICE SWIMMING RAFT ON THE SAND
POINT BEACH.
LETS GET SOME DECENT ROADS AROUND PRIOR LAKE. ALSO SOME STREET
LIGHTS IN THE STREETS.
LIGHTS AT PONDS ON ONE OR TWO FIELDS. A BACKSTOP AND REGULAR
GROOMING OF INFIELD AT SAND POINT NEIGHBORHOOD PARK.
WAGON BRIDGE AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED UP PERIODICALLY. DON'T
SPEND MONEY ON DOWNTOWN. STAY AWAY FROM INDOOR ICE ARENA.
URBAN FOREST PROGRAM SHOULD BE STARTED. MORE ATTENTION TO
PRESERVING LAKE; LAKE LEVEL SHOULD BE STABILIZED. PROTECT FROM
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
MILFOIL. TOO MUCH MONEY GOES TO ORGANIZED SPORTS AND FACILITIES
FOR ADULTS. DOES THE TAXPAYER OWE THEM RECREATION? I QUESTION
MOVING OUR 4TH OF JULY TRADITION TO LAKEFRONT DAYS IN AUGUST. I
THINK PARTICIPATION IS DOWN.
GOOD IDEA TO BUY PARK LAND AND NATURE AREAS NOW WHEN LAND IS
RELATIVELY CHEAP. KEEP GREEN AREAS BY LAKE SHORE AND RESTRICT
PUBLIC SWIMMING BY NONRESIDENTS. WORK ON MORE PARK AND WALKING
ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN AREAS. DOWNTOWN NEEDS MORE SMALL TOWN LOOK
THAN A LEFTOVER BAR TOWN.
FORM WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO READ. NEEDED LARGER PRINT.
SEDENTARY EXISTENCE BY SENIOR CITIZENS IS THE WORST CRIME IN
HEALTH COSTS. THEY NEED EXERCISE AND AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF
MENTAL OR PHYSICAL STIMULATION. THE HI-RISE PROJECT HERE WITH
EMPHASIS ON PENNY BINGO INSTEAD OF ACTIVITY NEEDS REDOING. WE
NEED A COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTER TO CENTRALIZE AND ATTEND TO
THESE ISSUES.
1. P.L. CITIZENS AREN'T AWARE OF MANY PARKS--NEED BETTER
PUBLICITY. 2. NO ONE WANTS TO SPEND MORE ON TAXES, BUT THE
MONEY SPENT FOR PARK & REC IS IMPORTANT. CHECK OUT THE GREAT
FACILITIES IN BURNSVILLE, APPLE VALLEY, AND LAKEVILLE. P.L.
MUST LOOK AHEAD. NEED TRAILS.
NEED BIKE TRAILS TO SOMEHOW CONNECT WITH CLEARY. WITH THAT
ADDITION, THERE ARE PLENTY OF NEW POSSIBILITIES OPENED UP.
SAND POINT AREA NEEDS TRAILS. MAIN STREETS, ASPEN, CREST,
CEDARWOOD, ARE MUCH TOO BUSY TO WALK ON SAFELY--OR TRUST
CHILDREN OUT ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, DEFINITE NEED OF STREET LIGHTS
SO THAT WE CAN GO OUT IN THE EVENINGS.
PRESERVE OPEN AREAS. CHICAGO AREA IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF PEOPLE
BEING "CHOCKED." CITY NEEDS WALKING/NATURE TRAILS.
ARE YOU GOING TO CONSTRUCT VOLLEYBALL AREAS AND PLAY AREAS AT
ISLAND VIEW PARK AREA? WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE PARK COMPLETED--OR
STARTED. KIM BORMAN 447-1505
CITY NEEDS A TEEN CENTER. SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS A FULL-SERVICE
CONCESSION STAND (HOT DOGS, ETC.).
CITY REALLY NEEDS MORE WALKING TRAILS LIKE THE ONE THAT WAS
STARTED OUT TO CLEARY LAKE PARK.
NEED BETTER ACCESS TO WATZL'S BEACH AREA. SHOULD BE ABLE TO
DRIVE DOWN TO LAKE AT LEAST TO DROP OFF OLDER OR HANDICAPPED
PEOPLE OR HEAVY COOLERS OR A CANOE.
PRINT SIZE OF SURVEY WAS TOO SMALL.
WATZL'S BEACH REALLY NEEDS WORK. THE PARK SYSTEM IS UNORGANIZED.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
TEEN CENTER/SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER/COMMUNITY CENTER--KEEP IT
CLOSE TO THE SCHOOLS; IT WOULD BE A CONVENIENT SPOT. ACQUIRE
MORE LAND. TRAILS FOR WALKING/BIKING.
STRIPE SOFTBALL FIELDS WITH CHALK.
AT SAND POINT, SAND AT BEACHES NEEDS CLEANING, RAKING, GETTING
RID OF DEBRIS AND LITTER. NEED TRAILS IN THE CITY FOR
WALKING/BIKING/SAFETY. NEED TO CONNECT NEIGHBORHOODS/PARKS.
PRESERVE NATURAL BEAUTY. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT NEEDS UPDATING.
EQUIPMENT AT MEMORIAL VERY OLD; SAND POINT EQUIPMENT USUALLY
MISSING SOMETHING AND NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE NUMBER OF KIDS
THAT ARE OFTEN THERE.
FOR THE BEACHES, THERE IS NOTHING IN THE WATER. PUT IN A SLIDE
AND A RAFT AND THE BEACH WOULD BE A LOT MORE FUN.
WE NEED A PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL.
PUT MORE EFFORT INTO BRINGING MORE STORES AND INDUSTRY INTO THIS
TOWN. THE LAKE SHOULD BELONG TO EVERYONE. THE LAKE AND THE
WATER POLICE ARE STRONGLY CONTROLLED BY THE WEALTHY RESIDENTS
LIVING ON THE LAKE. PARKS ARE NICE, BUT JOBS AND A COMMERCIAL
TAX BASE WOULD DO MORE FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE P.L.
MIDDLE-INCOME RESIDENTS.
LOOK FORWARD TO ACTION BEING TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THIS SURVEY.
WE SHOULD STOP LIVING BEYOND OUR MEANS. TWENTY PARKS IN OUR
SMALL AREA AND A BIG COUNTY PARK RIGHT CLOSE BY. SHOULDN'T WE
STOP?
IF YOU WOULD LEARN TO WORK WITH VOLUNTEER GROUPS (JAYCEES,
LIONS, ETC.) JUST MAYBE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU WANT DONE WOULD
GET DONE WITH OUT GOING TO THE TAXPAYERS.
I AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THE FAILURE OF THE PARK BOARD IN
FULFILLING THE MANY PROMISES THAT WERE MADE TO THE RESIDENTS
THAT LIVE ADJACENT TO THE PONDS PARK. WE WERE PROMISED BLACKTOP
ROADS AND PARKING LOTS, TREES, AND CLEANUP OF THE TREE LINES.
EVERY TIME IT RAINS I FIND ROAD GRAVEL IN MY BACK YARD. IT'S
KILLING MY GRASS AND PLANTS. WHEN NOT RAINING, THE LOT CAUSES
EXTREME DUST. KIDS SPIN AROUND IN THE PARKING LOT CAUSING SO
MUCH DUST YOU CAN'T SEE ACROSS THE PARK. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS
ATTENTION. WE HAVE PUT UP WITH THIS LONG ENOUGH.
P.L. NEEDS MORE THINGS TO KEEP KIDS FROM GOING TO BURNSVILLE TO
DO EVERYTHING. CLEAN UP DOWNTOWN AND MAKE IT A TOWN NOT A
STREET. IMPROVE THE PARADES--ADD MORE TO IT. THE KIDS ARE THE
ONES PAYING FOR OUR LACK OF IMAGINATION.
NEED A COMMUNITY CENTER WITH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS AND INDOOR
ICE RINK. CENTER COULD SERVE TEENS ALSO. BIKE TRAIL ON HWY 13
IS A MUST.
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ADULT CLASSES COULD BE ON WATER-SKIING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING,
GARDENING, NATURE CLASSES, WINDSURFING, PLANT AND ANIMAL
IDENTIFICATION.
MAINLY MAINTAIN WHAT YOU HAVE BEFORE STARTING SOMETHING NEW.
WOULD CONSIDER A TAX INCREASE DEPENDING ON THE FACILITIES NEEDED.
ICE RINKS NEED BETTER MAINTENANCE.
WE DO NOT WANT TO PAY FOR THE RESULTS OF ANY GROWTH. WE OPPOSE
GROWTH. THE MORE DESIRABLE THE COMMUNITY BECOMES, THE MORE
DEVELOPMENT WE WILL SEE. WE SHOULD PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND
PURCHASE WHATEVER POSSIBLE, OPEN AND WOODED AREAS, TO PROTECT
OURSELVES. I DO NOT WISH TO LIVE IN A CROWDED, OVERDEVELOPED
COMMUNITY. THE ONLY THING WE REALLY NEED IS A TEEN CENTER--AT A
REASONABLE COST. IT SHOULDN'T BE COMPETING WITH BURNSVILLE OR
OTHER SUBURBS.
SET CERTAIN HOURS THAT THOSE DAMN JET SKIS AND WET BIKES CAN USE
THE LAKE! THEY (THE OPERATORS) ARE BOTHERSOME AND A MAJOR
BOATING HAZARD. MAYBE LIKE 10 AM TO 6 PM. EIGHT HOURS SHOULD
BE PLENTY.
TOP PRIORITY FOR US WOULD BE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAIL SYSTEM THAT
CONNECTS REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY PARKS WITH DOWNTOWN P.L. AND THE
REST OF THE METRO AREA.
PUT SIDEWALKS ON FRANKLIN AVENUE.
PLEASE CONSTRUCT TENNIS COURTS IN THE COMMUNITY PARK AREA IN THE
MIDDLE OF THE SAND POINT NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU FOR THE LAKE
ACCESS RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED AT SAND POINT BEACH. AS YOU KNOW,
IT NEEDS MORE PARKING (2-3X). THE OLD ACCESS NEEDS ATTENTION.
CITY NEEDS FOR SKATING RINKS FOR UNORGANIZED ACTIVITIES. DON'T
LIKE GETTING KICKED OFF ICE FOR SQUIRT HOCKEY TEAM. REGARDING
FUNDING, NO. 23, TAX RECREATIONAL VEHICLES LICENSES LIKE
SNOWMOBILES, BOATS, JET SKIS, ETC. THESE ARE PEOPLE THAT ARE
MOST LIKELY TO BE USING THE PARKS. PLUS ALL SOFTBALL TEAMS AND
BROOMBALLERS.
TRIED TO WALK DOWN AROUND LAKE FRONT . GRASS WAS SO LONG AND
MOSQUITOES SO THICK I HAD TO RUN HOME. THE LAST TIME I WAS THERE
EVERYTHING WAS PLOWED UP. I COULDN'T EVEN GET TO THE TRAILS.
NOW I CAN'T GET BACK THERE TO SEE IF ANYTHING HAS BEEN FIXED.
NEED PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL OR A BEACH THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE
FOR SUMMER SWIMMING. ICE SKATING RINK IN DOWNTOWN AREA THAT
KIDS COULD WALK TO. LAKEFRONT PARK TOO COLD AND TOO FAR TO WALK
TO IN WINTER FOR LITTLE CHILDREN.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
1. SOCCER FIELDS NEED MORE SPACE--BASEBALL FIELDS NEED MORE
SPACE. 2. TEEN CENTER/COMMUNITY CENTER BADLY NEEDED. 3.
OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL BADLY NEEDED. 4. SIDEWALKS NEEDED ALONG
21, 42, AND l3.
LAKE FRONT PARK--MAKE IT MORE CONVENIENT TO GET TO THE BEACH. IF
YOU WANT MORE MONEY FOR PARKS, TAKE IT OUT OF MY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TAXES. I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I HAVE TO PAY THE SCHOOL
DISTRICT--AND WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT? WE HAVE NO KIDS AND NO
PLANS FOR ANY YET; OVER 3/4 OF OUR TAXES GO TO SCHOOLS.
OUTDOOR HOCKEY RINKS NEEDED.
ABSOLUTELY NOT TO THE 1-5% FRANCHISE FEES.
TAXES IN CITY WAY TOO HIGH FOR WHAT WE GET AS A COMMUNITY.
THERE IS NOT A GOOD PLACE FOR TEENS TO GO TO AND STAY OUT OF
TROUBLE. THE PARKS DON'T HAVE ENOUGH ADULT SUPERVISION. THE
LIFEGUARDS ARE TOO YOUNG TO DO A GOOD JOB. I WITNESSED A MOTHER
SAVING HER DAUGHTER WHILE THE LIFEGUARD TALKED TO A COP AND
FRIEND. WE NEED AN INDOOR CENTER FOR THE KIDS TO DO ACTIVITIES.
WHATEVER YOU DO, THINK OF THE PEOPLE WHO ARE RETIRED AND ON A
LIMITED INCOME.
A WELL-PLANNED AND SUPERVISED PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM IS
ESSENTIAL FOR A HEALTHY AND ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THIS WILL
BE ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN THE COMING YEARS AS PEOPLE BECOME
MORE CONCERNED WITH THEIR SURROUNDINGS.
CRYSTAL LAKE HAS A BEACH SWEEPER OR RAKE THAT THEY USE EVERY DAY
ON THEIR BEACH AND IT HELPS TO KEEP THEIR BEACH CLEAN AND
DEFINITELY ENHANCES THE BEAUTY. P.L. SHOULD LOOK INTO
PURCHASING A SIMILAR DEVICE.
P. L. LACKS ANY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY. CLEAN UP AND DEVELOP THE
PARKS. SAND POINT BEACH IS FILTHY. THE WOODS NEXT TO IT ARE
FILLED WITH OLD GRILLS AND LITTER. PLAY PARKS AREN'T WELL
MAINTAINED. SOCCER FIELDS NEED BETTER UPKEEP. INDOOR SPORTS
ARENA WOULD BE A PLUS.
WE NEED TO UPGRADE THE USE OF THE LAKE AS A RECREATIONAL ASSET.
THE LAKE IS THE TOWN'S NUMBER ONE DRAW. MORE RESTAURANTS OF
HIGHER QUALITY WILL ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF P.L. A BETTER CITY
PARK USING THE LAKE AS A FOCAL POINT WILL DRAW MORE GROWTH.
FORGET ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOWNTOWN AREA. LOCAL BUSINESS
PEOPLE CHARGE TOO HIGH OF PRICES AND I WILL CONTINUE TO SHOP
BURNSVILLE AND MINNEAPOLIS. NEED ANOTHER GAS FACILITY ON PRIOR
LAKE AND RESTAURANT WOULD BE NICE. LESS CITY CONTROL AND COUNTY
CONTROL ON LAKE.
AREA NEEDS MORE PUBLIC SPACE IN NORTHWEST CORNER. HAVE SMALL
,NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS ALL AROUND THE LAKE.
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NEED DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION.
TEEN CENTER WOULD BE OF MUCH GREATER USE THAN A SENIOR CENTER.
WE NEED TO IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT TO ATTRACT BUSINESS OFFICES
TO DECREASE OUR RESIDENTIAL TAXES. A COMMUNITY CENTER COULD
INCLUDE A TEEN CENTER, INDOOR ATHLETIC FACILITIES.
WE HAVE NOTICED A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF VANDALISM AT MEMORIAL PARK.
NO MORE TOT LOTS. NEED MORE FOR ADULTS LIKE TRAILS, COURTS.
WE ARE GOING INTO RETIREMENT YEARS AND DO NOT SUPPORT A TAX
INCREASE.
TOP PRIORITY: ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL PARK LAND PREFERABLY ON A
LAKE WHICH WILL PROVIDE MORE BEACHES WITH PICNIC AREAS; NATURE
AND FITNESS TRAILS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE ANTICIPATED POPULATION
INCREASE.
I CAN'T CONDONE RAISING OF TAXES WHEN OUR GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES
HAVE SUCH A TERRIBLE TIME HANDLING CURRENT TAX FUNDS. SAFE
ACCESS TO THE PARKS IS IMPORTANT. ISLAND VIEW PARK IS A GOOD
EXAMPLE OF A BAD ACCESS. FREMONT AVENUE IS LIKE A RACE TRACK
RATHER THAN A PUBLIC STREET AND MANY SMALL CHILDREN CONSTANTLY
CROSS THE AREA TO GET TO THE PARK.
POND NEEDS SKATING RINKS. MEMORIAL NEEDS PLAY EQUIPMENT.
AN ARCHERY RANGE IS RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE AND PROVIDES GREAT
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. RESIDENT STICKER OFFERED FOR LAKE ACCESS.
GET BETTER LAKE ACCESS FOR US SMALL BOAT FISHERMEN. NEED
TRAILS ALONG HWY 13 AND THROUGHOUT THE TOWN.
IF THE CITY WOULD HAVE COORDINATED WITH THE POST OFFICE, THEY
COULD HAVE SAVED SOME POSTAGE MONEY BY GETTING A PERMIT NO. FROM
THE POST OFFICE, THEREBY ONLY PAYING FOR THOSE RESPONSES
RETURNED.
SHOULD HAVE ASKED WHEN A PERSON USED THE PARK LAST AND HOW OFTEN
A YEAR THEY USE THE SYSTEM. I SELDOM SEE ANYONE USING WATZL'S
BEACH AREA FOR ANYTHING BUT A BOAT LANDING. WE DON'T NEED MORE
PARKS FOR THE FEW PEOPLE THAT USE THEM.
NEED OUTDOOR POOL AND MORE TENNIS COURTS.
NEED ICE GARDEN LIKE BURNSVILLE'S. TEEN CENTER NEEDED. BOTH
FACILITIES COULD BE INCORPORATED AT ONE LOCATION.
NATURE TRAILS AND BIKE/WALKING TRAILS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
DISC GOLF WOULD INCREASE PARK ATTENDANCE CONSIDERABLY AT
LAKEFRONT. CITY NEEDS BIKING/WALKING TRAILS OR AT LEAST EXTRA
ROOM ALONG ROADWAYS.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
THE LAKE IS THE SOLE REASON THAT PEOPLE MOVE TO THIS AREA. LAKE
IS NEGLECTED WHEN IT COMES TO ANY OVERALL PLAN OF MAINTENANCE.
OUTSIDERS SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO USE OUR LAKE.
PRESERVE NATURAL BEAUTY OF PARKS; EMPHASIZE NATURE TRAILS,
WALKS, SKI TRAILS, ETC.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS FITNESS TRAIL WITH CALISTHENICS OR
STRENGTH TEST STOPS EVERY HALF MILE OR SO. NEED A PATH FROM
PARKING LOT TO BEACH. OLD SNOWMOBILE TRAIL WOULD DO IF YOU
REMOVED FALLEN TREE AND STUMP. TOO MANY NEGATIVE SIGNS POSTED IN
PARK.
THE MESSAGES COULD BE PRESENTED MORE POSITIVELY AND STILL GET
THE JOB DONE.
LAKE FRONT BEACH SHOULD BE MORE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WHO USE IT.
ALL THESE NEW FACILITIES WOULD BE NICE, BUT TAXES HERE ARE
ALREADY OUTRAGEOUS. IN THE PAST THREE YEARS, MY PROPERTY TAX
HAS DOUBLED, WHICH IS WHY WE WILL BE MOVING SOON.
P.L. PARK AND REC NEEDS A BROCHURE FOR ADVERTISING FACILITIES.
KEEP RESTROOMS OPEN AT PARKS FOR LONGER HOURS.
P.L. NEEDS SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS.
SAND POINT BEACH--LIMIT BOAT ACCESS OR REGULATE MORE
EFFECTIVELY. MEMORIAL PARK--LEAVE IT ALONE; IT'S CROWDED
ENOUGH. P.L. REALLY NEEDS TO SET ASIDE LAND NOW FOR PARKS
BEFORE IT GETS DEVELOPED. TOO MUCH LAND ON LAKE HAS BEEN
DEVELOPED FOR HOUSES. CONSIDER WHAT SENDS RESIDENTS TO OTHER
COMMUNITIES. WE SHOULD HAVE THESE TO OFFER TO RESIDENTS. NEEDS
SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS. WATZL'S HAS TO BE MORE ACCESSIBLE. NEEDS
AN ALTERNATIVE WALKWAY.
ACQUIRE ADJACENT LAND NEXT TO LAKE FRONT PARK FOR PARK
DEVELOPMENT.
TOWN IS TOO CENTERED AROUND LAKE WHEN IT'S ALMOST ALL PRIVATE.
DON'T SPEND SO MUCH MONEY ON LAKE ENHANCEMENTS (DRAINING AND
REFILLING). THE TEENS IN THIS TOWN ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF
SOMETHING TO DO/A PLACE TO GO. THEY DRINK AND SMOKE DOPE
BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING FOR THEM. WE NEED A TEEN CENTER.
1. CONTINUE LAND ACQUISITION BY DEDICATION FROM DEVELOPERS. 2.
CONSTRUCT COMMUNITY CENTER/THEATER COMPLEX IN AREA NORTH OF
DAKOTA AVE AND WEST OF MAIN AVE. 3 . ENHANCE AREA
DOWNTOWN/LAKEFRONT WITH TRAILS.
USE LAKE FRONT PARK TRAILS DAILY. WOODCHIPS GOOD IDEA BUT ARE
BEGINNING TO GET OVERGROWN WITH WEEDS. A BULLDOZER MOVED DIRT
FROM HOCKEY RINK AREA ONTO ONE OF THE TRAILS AND IT IS NOW
UNUSABLE. COULD YOU REGRADE THIS TRAIL AND PUT DOWN MORE CHIPS?
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY "CITYWIDE" TRAILS? WHAT DOES THIS COVER?
PLEASE DON'T RAISE TAXES--HARD ON ELDERLY.
A MAJOR NEED IS WALKING/BIKING TRAILS AND THEN A SWIMMING POOL
IN TWO OR THREE YEARS. A FISHING PIER OR AREA WITH PARKING IS
AN OBVIOUS NEED. ASK JIM SPACE TO DONATE HIS CAUSEWAY.
IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO SEE PUBLISHED HOW MANY PEOPLE OF THE
TOTAL POPULATION ACTUALLY AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PARK
FACILITIES.
NEED TENNIS COURTS AND HORSE RIDING PATHS ALONG WITH A PUBLIC
GOLF COURSE. TENNIS COURTS COULD BE BUILT AT SAND POINT BEACH.
MORE PARK PROGRAMS FOR JR HIGH AGE GROUP (PRE-DRIVING). NEEDS
TRAILS ALONG HWY 13. PEOPLE ARE "STUCK" IN NEIGHBORHOODS.
BIKING/WALKING ALONG ROADS UNSAFE.
ALL THE PARKS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM--VANDALISM, RESTROOMS,
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. TOO MANY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES LIVING NEAR
THE PARK. UNSUPERVISED. HOW MUCH MONEY CAN WE AFFORD TO KEEP
UP REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS?
A TOWN THIS SIZE COULD AT LEAST HAVE ONE ARCHERY RANGE. THE
COST IS MINIMAL.
PLEASE DON'T RAISE TAXES AS OUR PROPERTY TAX IS HIGH ENOUGH WITH
ALL THE NEW SCHOOLS NEEDED.
WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE A TRAIL ALONG SPRING LAKE ROAD.
LAKE FRONT NEEDS BETTER VEHICULAR ACCESS AND BETTER
SUPERVISION/MANAGEMENT. SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS LIFEGUARDS. THE
POND NEEDS CONCESSION STAND.
LAKE FRONT NEEDS BETTER DRIVING ACCESS TO BEACH.
KEEP THE INDOOR POOL AT THE SCHOOL OPEN MORE FOR PEOPLE WHO
WORK, SAY ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. LET THE COUNTY ACQUIRE
WETLANDS, ETC. MORE THAN P.L. PEOPLE USE THESE PARKS. IN
SUNSET HILLS AREA, WE HAVE INADEQUATE POLICE PATROLS. I FEEL
UNTIL BASIC CITY SERVICES SUCH AS THIS ARE MET, ANY EXPANSION OF
THE REC SYSTEM IS A POOR IDEA. MANY OF OUR FACILITIES ARE USED
BY METRO RESIDENTS, SO THESE THINGS SHOULD BE COUNTY SUPPORTED.
DO WE HAVE A PARK BOARD TO REGULATE EXPANSION AND SPENDING?
P.L. NEEDS GOOD WALKING/BIKING TRAILS AND REALLY NEED AN OUTDOOR
POOL. I LOVE SHAKOPEE'S SAND BOTTOM POOL AS DO MY NEIGHBORS.
CITY NEEDS MORE TENNIS COURTS. NEED TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL
SPORTS AND LIFETIME ACTIVITIES NOT JUST TEAM SPORTS FACILITIES.
WE CURRENTLY GO TO HENNEPIN COUNTY/CLEARY AND SHAKOPEE POOL BOTH
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OF WHICH ARE USER SUPPORTED. FOR SAFETY REASONS, BIKE TRAILS
ARE A CRITICAL NEED TO ALLOW OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO GET TO THE
PARKS.
HWY l2 ALONG THE NORTH END OF SPRING LAKE IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR
WALKERS/BlKER--NEEDS A PATH. P.L. NEEDS AN OUTDOOR POOL. WOULD
LIKE TO SEE MORE CAMPAIGNING TO END LAWN FERTILIZING ALONG
LAKESHORE HOMES--LAKE IS GETTING SWUMMY. NEED TEEN CENTER TO
KEEP YOUTHS BUSY. ADVERTISE EVENTS AT CLEARY LAKE PARK IN THE
PAPER. SET UP SPECIAL EVENTS FOR EVENINGS AND ASK FOR VOLUNTEER
HELP. WE DON'T NEED EXPENSIVE FACILITIES DEVELOPED IN OUR
PARKS, JUST A LITTLE MORE CREATIVITY AND VOLUNTEERING.
FIX UP THE WALKWAY BETWEEN THE HOUSES OFF OF ASPEN DRIVE AND
MAKE IT EASIER TO CLIMB UP THAT HILL. THEY ONLY CUT THE GRASS
ON THE HILL ONCE OR TWICE IN THE SUMMER, SO YOU CAN'T GET TO THE
PARK THAT WAY. MAKE SOME FLOWER GARDENS; PLANT A FEW TREES. IT
STILL NEEDS MORE.
SOUTH SIDE OF SAND POINT PLAYGROUND (HILL) NEEDS MUCH MORE
FREQUENT MOWING. SO FAR, HAS ONLY BEEN MOWED ONCE THIS YEAR.
LOOKS TERRIBLE!
BUILD AN OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL LIKE SHAKOPEE'S. PARKS NEED
QUIET HOURS AFTER 6 PM
WOULD SUPPORT A TAX INCREASE IF MONEY WERE PUT TO EXCELLENT USE.
REGARDING TRAILS--WEED AND TAKE CARE OF WHAT WE HAVE. NEED LAKE
RECREATION AREA CLOSE TO TOWN WHERE A PERSON DOESN'T HAVE TO
DRIVE. NEED A BEACH CLOSE ENOUGH TO WALK TO.
WOULD SUPPORT TAX INCREASE IF SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS WERE
MADE. NEED TO KEEP UP WITH PARK IMPROVEMENTS OF RECENT YEARS.
CITY DESPERATELY NEEDS TRAILS FOR BIKING/WALKING FOR SAFETY
REASONS. THIS SHOULD BE A PRIORITY. PLEASE STRESS UPKEEP OF
OUR PUBLIC AREAS. NEW GRASS, TREES, AND SHRUBS SHOULD NOT BE
LEFT TO DIE UNWATERED OR GO TO WEEDS.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS VOLLEYBALL COURT. ELIMINATE PARKING FEE AT
SAND POINT BEACH.
FIX WAGON BRIDGE AREA PEDESTRIAN/BIKE PATH. CLEAN UP GRAINWOOD
ELEMENTARY FOOTBALL FIELD.
PARKS ARE GREAT, IT'S THE RENTAL PROPERTY AND SOME OF THE HOMES
IN P.L. THAT NEED WORK. IF PEOPLE LET THEIR HOMES AND RENTAL
PROPERTY DETERIORATE, A GOOD PARK SYSTEM WILL DETERIORATE ALSO.
SAND POINT BEACH--EMPTY TRASH REGULARLY IN DUMPSTERS; TRASH CANS
BY BOAT LAND NEED REGULAR EMPTYING; FIX RUTS IN WALKWAY OFF
BIRCHWOOD AVENUE.
JUST DON'T RAISE OUR TAXES OR WE CAN'T AFFORD TO LIVE HERE.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
CITY NEEDS OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL.
PRIOR LAKE HAS BECOME A PRIVATE LAKE IN THE SUMMER. HANDICAPPED
PERSONS HAVE NO WAY TO ENJOY LAKE FRONT PARK LAKE ACCESS BECAUSE
IT IS UNACCESSIBLE TO THEM.
AT A TIME WHEN COMMUNITIES, ESP. P.L., ARE HAVING A DIFFICULT
TIME FINANCING GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION WITHOUT LITERALLY
FORCING PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR HOMES, WE BELIEVE IT IS RIDICULOUS,
SO IMMORAL, TO CONSIDER FUNDING RECREATION. THIS SHOULD BE LEFT
TO THE INDIVIDUAL.
HOW ABOUT A WALKING/BIKING PATH ON CO RD 12 (SPRING LAKE). IT'S
BEAUTIFUL THERE WITH LOTS OF JOGGERS AND BECAUSE OF DANGEROUS
TRAFFIC, TRAILS ARE BADLY NEEDED.
POND COMPLEX IS GREAT--SAFE, POLICE OFFICER, RESTROOMS. WOULD
LIKE A POOL AND WATER SLIDE SIMILAR TO SHAKOPEE'S. THE MORE THE
CITY CAN DO TO KEEP PEOPLE ACTIVE IN PRIOR LAKE THE MORE MONEY
WILL BE SPENT HERE RATHER THAN PEOPLE DRIVING ELSEWHERE. KEEP
THE FAMILY IN MIND WHEN DEVELOPING. COULD SEE A TAX INCREASE
DEPENDING ON WHAT BENEFITS WE GET, ESP. THINGS THAT HELP WITH
SAFETY FOR KIDS.
IF PRESENT TAX ISN'T ADEQUATE TO KEEP UP PARKS WITH AND DO SOME
DEVELOPING, THEN INCREASE BY PROPERTY TAXES.
LAKE FRONT NEEDS RESTROOMS. THE POND NEEDS RESTROOMS, BETTER
STEPS, BETTER BLEACHERS.
COULD SEE PAYING $60 A YEAR FOR PARK AND REC TAXES. LAKE FRONT
PARK NEEDS A SIGN AT LAKE SIDE OF PARK DESIGNATING LAKE
RECREATION AREAS.
THERE ARE PLENTY OF PARKS BUT SOME OF THEM COULD USE NEEDED
IMPROVEMENT. I KNOW THE CITY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS
PROBLEM, BUT SOME PARENTS ARE SENDING THEIR SMALL CHILDREN TO
THE PARKS UNATTENDED. THESE CHILDREN ARE TOO SMALL TO BE THERE
BY THEMSELVES. GET THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED WITH VOLUNTEERING FOR
FIX UP OF THE PARKS, E.G., PAINTING OF EQUIPMENT.
WE HAVE OUTGROWN OUR FIELDS AND PARKS.
PAVE LAKE FRONT PARKING LOT.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS A TEEN CENTER. SAND POINT AREA NEEDS
COMMUNITY CENTER. THE POND NEEDS A NATURE STUDY AREA.
WE ARE SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY ON OUR PARKS. I HAVE SEEN OLDER
RETIRED COUPLES FORCED TO MOVE BECAUSE OF OUR TAXES IN P.L. I
AM NOT COMPLETELY AGAINST THE PARKS, BUT I WISH YOU WOULD WAIT
FOR MORE INDUSTRY AND DEVELOPMENT BEFORE WE SPENT ALL THIS
MONEY. WE HAVE ENOUGH LAND--WAIT UNTIL WE CAN AFFORD IT.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
THERE IS A LACK OF PARKING FACILITIES FOR BASEBALL AT GREEN OAKS
PARK. PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET IS BAD NEWS AND
HAZARDOUS.
WE NEED SOME WAY TO GET ON SNOWMOBILE TRAILS. AN OUTDOOR OR
INDOOR POOL WOULD BE NICE--SAY AT MEMORIAL PARK. DURING SUMMER
IT WOULD BE PACKED. IT WOULD BE A PLACE TO SWIM RATHER THAN
DRIVING OUT TO SAND POINT AND LAKE FRONT ISN'T DEVELOPED ENOUGH
TO SWIM. P.L. NEEDS TRAILS ALSO.
INFORM THE CITIZENS OF P.L. ABOUT WHAT IS AVAILABLE AT THE
PARKS. CHARGE NONRESIDENTS A PARK PASS LIKE HENNEPIN COUNTY
DOES.
ADD AN ARCHERY RANGE. MORE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.
I AM OPPOSED TO MORE DNR INSISTENCE OF DEVELOPING BOAT LAUNCHES
FOR OUT-OF-TOWNERS WHO DO NOT FINANCIALLY SUPPORT P.L. I DO NOT
FEEL PRIOR LAKE NEEDS TO COMPETE WITH CLEARY LAKE'S ACTIVITIES.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE A LARGE NETWORK CONNECTING THE WALKING/BIKE
TRAILS IN SCOTT COUNTY. NATURAL AREAS FOR WILDLIFE SHOULD BE
LEFT ALONE.
HIGHLY SUPPORT ANY PARK IMPROVEMENTS. WE WOULD SUPPORT A
SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE. NEED FAMILY
CAMPING AREAS IN P.L.
LAKE FRONT NEEDS PICNIC AREA AND SHELTER AT THE BEACH AREA. SAND
POINT NEEDS BETTER LANDSCAPING AND PAVED PARKING.
P.L. NEEDS BIKING/WALKING TRAILS. WATER QUALITY OF THE LAKE IS
GOING TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. MANY TIMES THE LAKE IS
VERY UNINVITING.
DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THE POND COMPLEX EXISTED--HAVEN'T SEEN IT.
MAKE PEOPLE WHO ARE NONRESIDENTS OF P.L. PAY FOR USE OF PARKS.
QUESTIONS TOO COMPLEX--COVERING ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE NECESSARY
FOR 100 YEARS. DO WHAT IS NEEDED NOW INSTEAD OF DAYDREAMING.
WE NEED AN ALL NEW CITY COUNCIL THAT REALLY CARES ABOUT PEOPLE
AND THEIR NEEDS.
COULD SEE A TAX INCREASE WITH PROPER JUSTIFICATION. CITY COULD
USE A WADING POOL. REGRADE THE SOCCER FIELD WE HAVE INCLUDING
THE DISASTER AT HIDDEN OAKS SCHOOL.
I LIVE IN PRIOR SOUTH AREA AND THERE IS NOT ONE PARK NEARBY AT
ALL FOR MY KIDS TO GO TO. YOU HAVE THEM EVERYWHERE ELSE!
AS FAST AS THE CITY IS GROWING, I DON'T SEE $30 EXTRA PER FAMILY
BEING INVESTED IN THE PARKS SYSTEM; WHERE IS THAT GOING?
A SIDEWALK FROM HWY 13 DOWN COUNTY 44, PAST MEMORIAL, ALL THE WAY
TO THE H.S., SO OUR CHILDREN CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXISTING
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FACILITIES SEEM TO BE A HIGHER PRIORITY THAN IMPROVEMENT OF
FACILITIES. THE FACT THAT THIS SAFETY MEASURE HAS NEVER BEEN
MENTIONED PUBLICLY OR PROPOSED IS APPALLING.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT FUTURE PLANS FOR PARK SYSTEMS? GARY
AND GRETCHEN TIMM, 15921 FREMONT AVENUE N.W., PRIOR LAKE, MN
55372.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE DEVELOPMENT AT SPRING LAKE PARK. WOULD BE
NICE TO SEE SOME DEVELOPMENT OF BEACH FRONT FACILITIES, TENNIS
COURTS, ETC ON THE SPRING LAKE SIDE OF THE CITY OF P.L. I FEEL
THAT THE FOCUS IS ON P.L. AND THAT P.L. RESIDENTS THAT ARE ON
SPRING LAKE ARE JUST LOOKED OVER BY THE COMMUNITY PARK SYSTEM.
A USER FEE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO FUND THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. OTHER
CITIES AND COUNTIES IN THIS COUNTRY HAVE NO PROBLEMS COLLECTING
UP TO $35 A YEAR FOR CAR AND TRAILER PARKING PLUS BOAT ACCESS.
OTHER CITIES COLLECT FOR BEACH ACCESS. PARKING STICKERS CAN BE
USED IN COMBINATION WITH CASH PAYMENT BOXES WITH RANDOM CHECK
FOR COMPLIANCE.
SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS BETTER ACCESS--NO STEPS
P.L. NEEDS A COMMUNITY TEEN CENTER. ORGANIZE A THEATER FOR
TEENS, ART, DANCE, ETC. INDOOR/OUTDOOR POOL NEEDED FOR P.L.
I AM DISGUSTED WITH CITY MANAGEMENT. HERE ARE TWO REASONS WHY:
SOD IS LAID BY THE NEW SIDEWALK DOWNTOWN AND ALLOWED TO DIE
UNWATERED. ONE IT IS DEAD, YOU BEGIN TO WATER IT REGULARLY. A
PARK WORKER REPORTS THAT THE PARK FOREMAN IS STEALING CITY
EQUIPMENT. CITY EQUIPMENT IS FOUND AT THE FOREMAN'S HOME IN
LONSDALE BY P.L. POLICE. INSTEAD OF PROSECUTING THE FOREMAN,
THE P&R DIRECTOR SAYS THE EQUIPMENT WAS BORROWED AND NO
WRONGDOING OCCURRED. IS THIS CITY POLICY? THE EPISODE IS
COVERED UP AND THE WORKER WHO WAS DOING THE CITY A FAVOR IS
HARRASSED OUT OF HIS JOB ON A TRUMPED UP SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
CHARGE. ALL THIS SURVEY SEEMS TO WANT TO KNOW IS HOW MUCH PARK
EXPANSION SHOULD OCCUR, WHEN YOU CAN'T EVEN MANAGE WHAT IS NOW
IN PLACE.
PARKS NEED MORE MONITORING AFTER HOURS BY OUR POLICE FORCE.
MEMORIAL PARK IS THE LEAST KEPT UP AND NEEDS REPAIRS.
P.L. NEEDS WALKING/HIKING TRAILS.
PARKS SHOULD BE PRIVATELY OWNED AND ANYONE WHO DOES USE IT
SHOULD PAY AND THOSE WHO DON'T USE THEM SHOULD NOT BE FORCED TO
PAY.
REALLY NEED HIKING/BIKING TRAILS FOR OUR YOUNGER POPULATION. WHAT
WE DO NOT NEED IS ANOTHER MARINA OR BOAT LAUNCH EXPANSION TO ADD
MORE TRAFFIC ON THE LAKE DURING WEEKENDS. THE PRESENT VOLUME
ALMOST MAKES THE LAKE UNUSABLE TO ANYONE ON THE WEEKENDS. IF WE
ADD MORE BOATS, WE MUST HAVE A SPEED LIMIT MAXIMUM OF 20 MPH OR
LESS.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
DON'T RAISE TAXES.
PARKING AT SAND POINT BEACH SHOULD BE FREE TO RESIDENTS. ALSO
POOR MAINTENANCE OF LOT--NOT LEVEL--DUSTY, LARGE ROCKS IN
SWIMMING AREA. MEMORIAL NEEDS A BETTER RESTROOM. PRINT TOO
SMALL ON QUESTIONNAIRE AND QUESTIONS TOO DETAILED. PLEASE
ENLARGE AND STREAMLINE IF EVER DONE AGAIN.
CLEAN UP WHAT WE ALREADY HAVE RATHER THAN ADD NEW PARKS AND
FACILITIES. ADVERTISE STIFFER LITTERING FINES AND THEN ENFORCE
THEM. RUN ADS IN THE NEWSPAPER IN HOW TO CONTROL RUNOFF.
FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDES ARE KILLING OFF WILD LIFE AND MAKING
SWIMMING UNPLEASANT. LITTERERS COULD PUT IN A NUMBER OF HOURS
OF PARK CLEAN UP. MAKE PUBLIC RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP THEIR
OWN MESSES RATHER THAN RAISING TAX DOLLARS TO PAY FOR CLEAN UP.
NEED TO UPGRADE CURRENT PARK FACILITIES. SPRING LAKE REGIONAL
PARK NEEDS IMPROVEMENT---TRAILS, TENNIS COURTS, BASKETBALL
COURTS, PLAYGROUND AREA. TRAIL ALONG NORTHWOOD ROAD NEEDED.
LOTS OF PEOPLE WALK ALONG THIS NARROW ROAD NOW WHICH CREATES A
DANGEROUS SITUATION.
I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE CURRENT LEADERSHIP WHO APPEAR UNABLE
TO MAKE A DECISION AND CAVE INTO THE LOUDEST OPPOSITION. P.L.
NEEDS SIDEWALKS, BIKE/HIKING PATHS CONNECTING NEIGHBORHOODS TO
PATHS.
TAXES IN P.L. ARE MUCH TOO HIGH. EVEN THIS MAILING IS A WASTE
OF TAX MONIES.
DON'T RAISE TAXES.
PAVED WALKWAYS AND BIKEWAYS WOULD BE NICE.
WHEN IS BROOKSVILLE HILLS PARK GOING TO BE COMPLETED? NOTHING
HAS HAPPENED FOR FIVE YEARS.
SAND POINT BEACH--IMPROVE SWIMMING AREA AND PET AREA. THE
POND--MORE SOFTBALL FIELDS. MEMORIAL PARK--GOOD LIGHTING.
NEEDS BIKING/WALKING TRAILS. NEIGHBORHOODS NEED TO BE TIED
TOGETHER BY EASY ACCESS THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE A CAR.
FOR IMPROVEMENTS NEEDS TAXES WILL HAVE TO BE RAISED. LAKE FRONT
NEEDS AN EASIER ACCESS TO THE BEACH.
LAKE FRONT NEEDS A PARKING LOT. SAND POINT BEACH AND THE POND
NEED LAKE RECREATION AREAS.
P.L. COULD USE A TEEN CENTER.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
WEEDS ON ROAD FROM MAIN AVENUE TO WAGON BRIDGE NEED TRIMMING.
MANY BIKERS AND WALKERS USE THIS PATH AND THE SAND FROM WINTER
IS NOT EVEN SWEPT AWAY. CITY SHOULD GET UNFINISHED 1/2 MILE
PATH FROM P.L. TO CLEARY FINISHED. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BIKE OR
HIKE. BEFORE WORRYING ABOUT THE PARK SYSTEM, NEED TO REPAVE AND
FIX MAIN AVENUE. THE CITY IS REALLY TACKY.
WOULD REALLY LIKE BIKE/HIKING TRAILS. PAR COURSE LIKE CLEARY
LAKE. BICYCLE CLINICS AND CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLINICS WOULD BE
NICE ADDITION TO P.L.
WE NEED OUTDOOR FIGURE SKATING RINKS WITH WARMING HOUSES.
LAKE FRONT PARK--CAN'T GET VEHICLE CLOSE TO THE LAKE. NOBODY
LIKES HAULING EVERYTHING UP AND DOWN ALL THE STEPS. PARKS ARE
ALL FOR SOFTBALL AND NOT MUCH ELSE. SELL LAKE FRONT PARK FOR
HOUSES AND USE THE MONEY TO BUY THE MARINA AND WAGON BRIDGE AREA.
CITY NEEDS TRAIL SYSTEM. INCREASE TAXES FOR PARK AND REC ONLY
OFFER SOMETHING FOR ALL--NOT JUST THE SPECIAL INTEREST
GROUPS (I.E., HOCKEY).
CITY NEEDS TRAIL SYSTEM.
AS NEW NEIGHBORHOODS DEVELOP, PARKS SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED WITH
THEM. CITY REALLY NEEDS BIKE/HIKING TRAILS.
CITY REALLY NEEDS BIKE/TRAIL SYSTEM. KEEP PARKS NATURAL. YEAR
BY YEAR, MORE AND MORE LOADS OF TRASH ARE DUMPED AT SPRING LAKE
REGIONAL PARK.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A CURTAIN PUT UP AT SAND POINT BEACH SIMILAR
TO THE ONE CLEARY LAKE USES TO HAVE TO HELP KEEP THE WATER IN THE
SWIMMING AREA CLEANER. CURRENT UPGRADING OF SAND POINT BEACH IS
A GOOD IDEA THAT SHOULD EXTEND TO THE OTHER PARKS.
PLACE TENNIS COURTS IN A VALLEY AWAY FROM THE WIND.
A PUBLICLY OWNED MARINA AT WATZL'S MUST BE A PRIORITY.
CITY NEEDS HIKING/BIKING PATHS THAT INTERLINK WITH EACH OTHER.
COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL WOULD BE NICE.
LAKEFRONT'S ACCESS DESIGN IS INADEQUATE.
SIDEWALKS SHOULD BE TOP PRIORITY NOT ONLY FOR FITNESS BUT FOR
SAFETY. WALKS ARE HIT AND MISS AND NOT COMPLETE FROM ONE
DESTINATION TO ANOTHER WITHIN THE CITY.
CITY NEEDS TRAILS AND IMPROVED PARKS.
SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS PAVED PARKING. BIKE TRAILS THAT SHOULD
BE BUILT SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BIKE TRAIL
SYSTEM.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
OUR TAXES ARE HIGH ENOUGH WITHOUT ADDING ANYMORE FOR RECREATION.
STOP SOME OF THE SCHOOL BONDS AND WE COULD AFFORD TO IMPROVE
OUR PARKS.
WOULD LIKE MORE WALKING TRAILS (OR BIKING). WE WOULD EXPECT TO
PAY ON OUR TAXES FOR THIS. LET'S INVEST NOW BEFORE EXPECTED
PROPERTY VALUES INCREASE WHEN NEW BRIDGE IS BUILT.
NO NEW TAXES!
PLEASE FIND TIME/MONEY TO FIX THE TRAIL THAT LEADS TO THE BEACH
FROM BIRCHWOOD AVENUE (SAND POINT AREA). PATH COULD USE
BLACKTOPPING AND SURROUND IT WITH HEDGES THAT ARE EASILY
MAINTAINABLE. IF YOU DON'T, SOMEONE WILL GET HURT.
IT IS SURPRISING THAT ONLY $30 A YEAR GOES TO PARKS, ETC. IF
THESE FACILITIES KEEP RESTLESS YOUNGSTERS BUSY AND OUT OF
MISCHIEF, THAT'S GOOD.
UNTIL PRIOR LAKE ACTIVELY PURSUES BUSINESSES TO MOVE IN TO GIVE
US A COMMERCIAL TAX BASE, I FEEL ALL NEW EXPENDITURES SHOULD BE
PUT TO A HALT. LAKE FRONT PARK--OPEN BATHROOMS ALL THE TIME;
NEEDS DOCKS, TELEPHONE, AND BETTER PICNIC GROUNDS.
AT FISH POINT, IN THE WINTER THE WATER DRAINS OUT FROM UNDER THE
ICE AND THEN THE ICE BREAKS. PLEASE SAVE TAXPAYERS MONEY AND DO
NOT CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE POND ANYMORE SINCE ICE RINK IS
UNUSABLE. .
ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL LAND FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS
OFFICE PARKS
WILLOWS NEEDS MORE TREES IN AREA NORTH AND EAST OF PARKING LOT.
CITY NEEDS A SYSTEM OF BIKE/HIKING TRAILS ALONG HWY 13 AND
COUNTY RD 42 INTO THE P.L. DOWNTOWN AREA. WOULD LIKE TO SEE
PATHS LINKING UP TO DAKOTA COUNTY'S PATH IN BURNSVILLE AND
RUNNING WEST PAST COUNTY RD 2l AND EVENTUALLY LINKING TO A PATH
AT COUNTY RD 17 AND RUNNING INTO SHAKOPEE. SAND POINT BEACH IS
IN GENERAL NEED OF A SPRUCE UP SUCH AS CURB AND PAVING ON THE
ENTRY ROAD AND PARKING LOT, ADDITIONAL PLAY EQUIPMENT,
LANDSCAPING, ETC.
PARKS SHOULD CHARGE MORE USER FEES TO DEFRAY THE COST TO
TAXPAYERS WHO NEVER USE THE PARKS.
THE CITY SHOULD CLAMP DOWN ON THE AMOUNT OF DOGS THAT RUN
THROUGH THE PARKS AND NEIGHBORHOODS. I LIVE IN THE SAND POINT
AREA AND OVER A ONE-WEEK PERIOD I HAVE CLEANED UP OVER 20 PILES
OF DOG DEBRIS FROM MY YARD. TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM BEFORE
YOU TAKE ON ANYMORE. I HAVE LIVED IN THIS AREA 4 1/2 YEARS AND
HAVE NEVER ONCE SEEN A DOG CATCHER IN THIS AREA. PLEASE CHECK
INTO THIS PROBLEM. ON ANY GIVEN WEEK DAY BETWEEN 5PM AND 9PM A
DRIVE THROUGH THE SAND POINT ADDITION WILL TELL THE TALE.
TOO MANY PARKS. LET'S SPEND OUR MONEY ON SOMETHING WORTHWHILE.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
THERE ISN'T MUCH MORE ROOM AT MEMORIAL PARK FOR ANYTHING ELSE
EXCEPT RESTROOMS COULD BE CLEANED MORE AND KEPT UP BETTER.
LAKE FRONT NEEDS SKATING RINKS AND VOLLEYBALL COURTS.
SAND POINT BEACH--SO MANY NONRESIDENTS USE THIS PARK. WHY
SHOULD IT BE UPGRADED AT THE LOCAL TAXPAYERS EXPENSE?
BIKE/WALKING TRAILS--WHO WILL PAY FOR THIS? WE SHOULD HAVE PARK
USERS FEES LIKE HENNEPIN COUNTY. SCOTT COUNTY SHOULD UNITE
INSTEAD OF EVERY CITY TRYING TO HAVE ITS OWN PARK SYSTEM AND
TRYING TO BE UNIQUE AT THE TAXPAYERS EXPENSE. THE WAY WE ARE
GOING, THE CITIES ARE ALL COMPETING WITH EACH OTHER FOR THE
ULTIMATE.
P.L. NEEDS COMMUNITY CENTER INCLUDING INDOOR 50-METER SWIMMING
POOL; AUDITORIUM AND STAGE; MEETING ROOMS; TRACK; WITH AREAS FOR
HOCKEY, TENNIS, HANDBALL, ETC. TRAILS NEEDED WITH TOP PRIORITY
ALONG CO. 42 AND HWY. 13. THE PRESENT SITUATION IS EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYLISTS.
FIX WALKWAY ON SAND POINT BEACH AREA. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS.
NEEDS TO BE FILLED IN. PUT PARKING SIGNS ON STREETS THAT SAY
"NO BOATING TRAILERS" INSTEAD OF "NO PARKING."
LAKE FRONT PARK IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE ACTIVITIES OFFERED ARE
JUST BABYSITTING SERVICES FOR 2-INCOME FAMILIES. THEY COST TOO
MUCH FOR US. THERE ARE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN PRIOR LAKE. THIS
TOWN HAS POSSIBILITIES, BUT IT IS GEARED TO 2-INCOME FAMILIES.
BILL MANGAN IS A NICE GUY BUT I FEEL THAT HE LETS THOSE WITH THE
MOST TO GAIN LEAD SITUATIONS REGARDING PARK ACTIONS, I.E., THE
PARK AREA IN ISLAND VIEW. THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE 45 DEGREE
PINCH DRIVEWAYS/YARDS ON ISLAND VIEW ARE SCREAMING TO HAVE THIS
AND THAT AND THE OTHER THING OFF OF OUR CUL DE SAC. WELL, I
DIDN'T PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR A CUL DE SAC LOT TO HAVE THROUGH
TRAFFIC. THIS IS A VERY UNDESIRABLE SITUATION.
IT SEEMS WE HAVE MORE PARKS THAN WE CAN AFFORD TO TAKE CARE OF.
LET'S IMPROVE LAKEFRONT PARK. WITH 126 ACRES THERE SHOULD BE
PLENTY OF ROOM. CHANGE THAT STAIRWAY DOWN TO THE LAKE. IF WE
ARE GOING TO CELEBRATE OUR 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, WE BETTER
CONCENTRATE ON ONE AREA.
NO MENTION HERE OF REGIONAL PARK SYSTEM--SEVERAL GOOD ONES ARE
NEAR PRIOR LAKE. WE ARE TAXED FOR THOSE; ENCOURAGE THEIR USE.
CLEAN UP THE CITY; IT'S A MESS.
NEED PARK AT RASPBERRY RIDGE.
PRIOR LAKE COULD USE A TEEN CENTER.
THE LAKE IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY DRAWING CARD THE CITY HAS AND A
TRAIL SYSTEM THERE WOULD BE A PLUS. LAKE IS OVERDEVELOPED AND
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
ACCESS IS SO RESTRICTED. LIVING NEAR THE LAKE IS NO ATTRACTION.
YOU MUST LIVE ON THE LAKE TO ENJOY IT. PLEASE ACQUIRE MORE
NATURAL LANDS. DON'T BOW TO THE PRESSURE OF LAND DEVELOPERS. I
LIKE THE IDEA OF CONNECTING PARKS AND SCHOOLS WITH A TRAIL
SYSTEM. THE TIME TO ACQUIRE LAND IS NOW.
PRIOR LAKE NEEDS INDUSTRY MORE THAN PARKS. PEOPLE NEED TO BE
INFORMED ABOUT LOCATION OF THE POND. WE NEED SOME DIRECTIONAL
SIGNS. LAKE FRONT PARK HAS POOR ACCESS--ONLY ONE ROAD. WHY PUT
LAKE FRONT DAYS DOWN IN THE HOLE? IT'S NOT AN ADEQUATE PLACE FOR
SUCH AN ACTIVITY. PUT LAKEFRONT DAYS IN DOWNTOWN AND PRIOR MALL
AREAS. GET THE BUSINESS PEOPLE INVOLVED. 4TH OF JULY WAS A
JOKE IN LAKEFRONT PARK. USE THE NEW PARK OR TOWN SQUARE NEAR
THE B&D. START WORKING TO GET INDUSTRY INTO PRIOR LAKE. BEING
A BEDROOM COMMUNITY HAS LASTED LONG/ENOUGH.
TO IMPROVE CITY AS A RECREATIONAL TOWN YOU NEED TO PROVIDE AREAS
FOR BOAT ACCESS ONTO THE LAKE. AS THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE
LAKE DO NOT WANT THIS, YOUR SURVEY WILL PROVIDE LITTLE ACTION TO
IMPROVE THE CITY.
AS A RESIDENT OF PRIOR LAKE, I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO USE THE
PARKS AND BEACHES WITHOUT PAYING FOR THEM. COULD SEE TAX
INCREASE DEPENDING ON WHAT IMPROVEMENTS WERE TO BE MADE AND/OR
ADDITION OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. BROOKSVILLE HILLS NEEDS ONE. LAKE NEEDS TO
BE MORE ACCESSIBLE TO RESIDENTS OTHER THAN THE LAKE RESIDENTS.
WE NEED MORE LAKE ACCESS AREAS. IT'S EASIER TO GO TO OTHER
LAKES THAN TO USE THE LAKE IN OUR OWN HOME TOWN.
PRINT TOO SMALL ON SURVEY. OUTSIDE OF P.L.A.Y., NEED MORE
COMMUNICATION ON WHAT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE.
HOMEOWNERS WHO PAY THE TAX FOR THE PARKS USE THEIR LAWN FOR
PICNICS AND MANY HAVE THEIR OWN POOLS, SO THEY DON'T USE THE
BEACHES MUCH EITHER. WHY CAN'T THOSE WHO USE THE PARKS PAY FOR
THEIR USE. WHY IS THE HOMEOWNER ALWAYS ASKED TO CARRY THE LOAD?
A SMALL FEE COULD BE CHARGED FOR PARK ENTRY AS DONE IN THE PAST
AT SAND POINT AND IS STILL BEING DONE AT CLEARY LAKE.
CLEAN OUT WATZL'S BAY AND PROVIDE LOW-LEVEL PARKING AND ACCESS.
CAN A CITY THAT ALREADY CHARGES THE THIRD HIGHEST TAX RATE IN
THE METRO AREA AFFORD ANY IMPROVEMENTS? DUE TO LACK OF
INFORMATION PUBLISHED BY PARK AND REC DEPT., I DON'T KNOW WHERE
THE POND ATHLETIC COMPLEX IS LOCATED. THE CITY SHOULD ACQUIRE
INDUSTRIAL PARK PROPERTY TO BRING MORE INDUSTRY TO PRIOR LAKE.
CITY NEEDS A TEEN CENTER; SAFE WALKWAYS; NATURE AREAS; SAFE
BIKEWAYS/WALKWAYS ON HIGHWAYS A MUST.
PARKING AT SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS IMPROVEMENT.
PLEASE CALL CHASKA FOR THEIR BROCHURE ON THE COMMUNITY CENTER
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
THEY JUST OPENED. DUPLICATE IT IN PRIOR LAKE. DON'T BE AFRAID
TO RAISE TAXES!
THERE SHOULD BE A LINK BETWEEN DOWNTOWN AND THE PARK SYSTEM.
AN INDOOR CITY FACILITY FOR ATHLETICS WOULD KEEP PEOPLE HOME ON
THE FARM INSTEAD OF GOING TO BURNSVILLE OR SAVAGE. ALSO, AN
l8-HOLE GOLF COURSE DONE WITH FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES, INCLUDING
DINING WILL AID IN THE GROWTH OF THE CITY.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS NEED MORE PARKING, BETTER LANDSCAPING, MORE
TREES. PARKS DEPARTMENT SEEMS TO BE LOOSELY RUN WITH NO
SUPERVISION OF MAINTENANCE.
LAKEFRONT PARK COULD USE PARKING.
CITY HALL IS DOING A GOOD JOB. WE HAVE APPRECIATED THE
INCREASED PARK FACILITIES OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS. HOW ABOUT
RENOVATING RAILROAD BEDS FOR BIKE OR WALKING TRAILS. TRAILS
ALONG THE WATER WOULD BE GREAT. EVER CONSIDER A CAMPING
FACILITY IN THE PRIOR LAKE AREA?
PLEASE FINISH THE PLAYGROUND AT THE END OF ITASCA (THE
BROOKSVILLE HILLS 8TH AVE. OUTLET).
PARKS NEED FOR PLAY EQUIPMENT, RECREATION-TYPE EQUIPMENT, ACTIVE
PLAY AREAS.
DO NOT CUT OTHER CITY SERVICES FOR PARKS.
REGARDING NO. 23 THE BIG WORDS ARE "CURRENTLY" AND "NOT
CURRENTLY." MAKE THE BEST CHOICE. IF CITY DOES ADD ANYTHING,
I.E., SWIMMING POOL, HOCKEY RINK, MAKE IT FIRST CLASS AND WELL
CONSTRUCTED. DON'T ADD SOMETHING JUST TO GET BY AND HOPE
EVERYTHING TURNS OUT OKAY LATER, LIKE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS
DOING. '
THE CITY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND PLAY, ETC, IF POSSIBLE, SHOULD
COMBINE EFFORTS AND MONIES TO MAKE THE RECREATION ACTIVITIES THE
BEST FOR THE WHOLE CITY.
SEEMS A FEW NOISY PEOPLE CAN CONTROL FOR ALL, I.E., NOW ALLOWING
DRIVE-ONS IN WINTER NEAR LAKEFRONT. ONE MORE COMMENT: BRING
BACK THE STREET DANCES.
NEED TRAILS FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE SAFETY ON HWY 13. LAKE FRONT
PARK NEEDS EASIER ACCESS TO BEACH. NO ONE KNOWS IT'S THERE.
TRAILS ALONG THE HIGHWAYS AND COUNTY ROADS ESSENTIAL. IT'S VERY
UNSETTLING SEEING KIDS WALKING OR RIDING BIKES ALONG HWY 13.
THIS NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
PARKS ARE FINE. BEACHES SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN AND GRASS MOWED.
OTHER THAN THAT I FEEL NO MORE MONIES SHOULD BE SPENT AT THIS
TIME ON THE PARK SYSTEM.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
THE TYPE ON THIS SURVEY WAS TOO SMALL.
PLEASE CONSIDER CONSERVATION OF TREES AND WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE
WHEN DEVELOPING. THE BEACH ENTRANCE AT SAND POINT IS A GOOD
EXAMPLE. WE LOST A LOT OF BIRDS, OWLS AND DUCKS FROM THE
BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF TALL TREES. OFFER SWIMMING CLASSES AT THE
BEACHES BY RED CROSS CERTIFIED ADULTS, NOT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
NOW THAT COUNTY RD 21 HAS BEEN PARTIALLY UPDATED, THE NEW
WALK/BIKE PATH HAS BROUGHT OUT MORE BIKE RIDERS. I KNOW WHEN I
RIDE ON THERE I HAVE TO RIDE ON THE TWO-LANE HIGHWAY THE REST OF
THE WAY TO CLEARY LAKE PARK CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH
FAST CAR TRAFFIC ON THE NARROW ROAD AND GRAVEL SIDES. IS THAT
BIKE/WALK PATH GOING TO BE EXTENDED TO CONNECT WITH CLEARY LAKE?
NEED WALKING TRAILS SINCE NEIGHBORHOODS/STREETS HAVE NO
SIDEWALKS IN NEW AREAS.
CITY NEEDS TRAILS FOR WALKING/BIKING/HIKING.
KEEP THINGS NATURAL YET NOT UNKEPT.
SPEND MORE MONEY TAKING CARE OF WHAT WE HAVE. BEACHES NEED
CLEANING ESP. WATZL'S POINT. DEVELOP NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS.
FUNDRAISERS SHOULD BE USED--SOFTBALL MARATHON, SKATEATHON,
CARNIVALS.
COMMUNITY CENTER WITH POOL, ICE RINK, ROLLER RINK, EXERCISE
FACILITIES WITH MEETING ROOM AND GAME ROOM. CHARGE FEE FOR
USAGE. RENT OUT ROOMS FOR BANQUETS. CITY NEEDS WALKING AND
BIKING AREAS. CITY COULD HAVE FUNDRAISING PROJECTS TO RAISE
MONEY FOR PARK HAVING A REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH AREA OF PRIOR
LAKE WORK WITH THE PARK COMMISSION TO HELP BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE FUNDS OF THEIR AREAS. SOME FUND RAISING PROJECTS: BAKE
SALE, PIG ROAST, STREET FAIR, GARAGE SALES SPONSORED BY
ORGANIZATIONS, CHARGE FEE FOR USING PAVILION, ORCHESTRA AND
BAND MUSIC WITH CITY TAKING A PERCENTAGE, ART FAIR WITH CITY
CHARGING A PERCENT OF THE PROFIT.
LAKE FRONT PARK AND THE POND NEED MORE PARKING.
FOR BEACHES, SPORTS FACILITIES, ETC., THERE COULD BE A DAILY OR
ANNUAL USER FEE SCHEDULE SIMILAR TO THE HENNEPIN PARK SYSTEM.
ALSO: MANY COMMUNITIES OUT EAST HAVE A HIGHER FEE FOR
NONRESIDENTS; EXAMPLE, $5 RESIDENT, $10 NONRESIDENT
MOST PARK DEVELOPMENT SHOULD BE PLANNED WITH THE GOAL OF
PRESERVING THE LAND IN ITS NATURAL STATE. DON'T PAVE TRAILS.
IN OTHER SUBURBS, BIKE RIDERS IGNORE PAVED TRAILS AND USE THE
STREETS. PRESERVE WHATEVER WETLANDS POSSIBLE. THIS SHOULD BE A
PRIORITY. DON'T GET INVOLVED IN EXPENSIVE COMMUNITY CENTERS.
HEALTH CLUB BUSINESSES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR HANDLE THE DEMANDS
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
FOR THESE SERVICES MORE THAN ADEQUATELY. THE NEW CHASKA
COMMUNITY CENTER COSTS RESIDENTS AS MUCH AS BELONGING TO A
PRIVATE CLUB. LEAVE LAKE FRONT PARK AS IT IS. THIS PARK OFFERS
BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL WOODLAND AND WETLANDS. NATURAL BEAUTY IS ONE
OF PRIOR LAKE'S MOST VALUABLE ASSETS.
LAKEFRONT NEEDS PARKING NEAR BEACH. ALSO, IT WOULD BE A GOOD
PLACE FOR NONLOCALS TO FISH IF DOCKS OR PIERS WERE ADDED.
CITY NEEDS WALKING/BIKING TRAILS. CITY HAS NOTHING TO DO FOR
TEENAGERS EXCEPT DRINK.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE A DIFFERENT ENTRANCE ROAD TO LAKEFRONT PARK.
TOO MUCH TRAFFIC COMES INTO OUR RESIDENTIAL STREET PLUS ALL THE
NOISE IT CREATES.
WE DESPERATELY NEED WALKING/BIKING/HIKING TRAILS IN PRIOR LAKE.
IT'S DANGEROUS FOR THE CHILDREN TO RIDE ON THE ROADS WITH THEIR
BIKES AND THERE IS NO PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE A WALK FOR
EXERCISE.
THE ACCESS TO SAND POINT BEACH SHOULD BE PAVED (THE ONE FROM
BIRCHWOOD). IMPROVEMENTS OR UPGRADING NEED TO BE DONE ON
EXISTING PARKS. AT THE PONDS, THE ACCESS TO THE FIELDS IS AWFUL
FOR ELDERLY OR HANDICAPPED; THE STAIRS ARE AWFUL AND THERE IS
ALWAYS MUD AT THE BOTTOM, ESP. THIS YEAR. VEHICLE ACCESS IN AND
OUT OF THE PONDS NEEDS TO BE WIDENED OR CHANGED WITH LOTS OF
TRAFFIC, E.G., MARATHON PLAY OFFS.
SAND POINT BEACH--PAVE THE WALKWAY AND MAKE A SHOWER-OFF
FACILITY. LEAVE THE WETLANDS TO THE ANIMALS OR EXPLOIT IT AS A
NATURE AREA ONLY.
NOT SURE THE NEW BOAT LAUNCH SHOULD BE SO CLOSE TO SAND POINT
BEACH. THERE IS SO MUCH BOAT ACTIVITY AROUND THE BEACH AREA.
THE KIDS OUT IN THE DEEPER WATER ARE IN DANGER. THIS IS
SOMETHING TO LOOK INTO.
CITY NEEDS SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS.
THE MORE PARK LAND YOU GET THE MORE PEOPLE WILL BE NEEDED TO
MAINTAIN THEM. THE PARK IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD (GREEN OAKS) IS
HARDLY EVER USED. THE CITY IS WASTING TOO MUCH MONEY ON
STUDIES. LAKE FRONT PARK IS TOO WELL GROOMED. IT WAS SUPPOSED
TO BE A NATURE PARK.
WE NEED TRAILS CONNECTED WITH THE REGIONAL SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE
TC AREA. LET'S NOT BLACKTOP ALL THE TRAILS--WOODCHIP SOME. FOR
FINANCING, MAYBE MONEY CAN BE MOVED FROM WHATEVER FUND IS BEING
USED TO BLACKTOP ALL OF DOWNTOWN. PRIOR LAKE IS STARTING TO
LOOK LIKE A BIG PARKING LOT WITH WEEDS.
CITY REALLY NEEDS AN OUTDOOR POOL.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
THE CITY/PARK AND REC DEPT NEED TO DO SOME ADDITIONAL WORK ON
ALL THE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS, SUCH AS WATER STANDING IN
LOW SPOTS, FIELDS NOT CHALKED FOR GAMES. WHERE IS THE PARK
DIRECTOR? WHY ISN'T SOMEONE CHECKING? SALARIES ARE BEING PAID.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SWIMMING LESSONS OFFERED AT SAND POINT
BEACH. WE NEED TO HAVE THE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES IN SAND
POINT AREA TOO. ALL ACTIVITIES OFFERED IN TOWN. NEED TENNIS
COURTS IN SAND POINT AREA AND FOOTBALL FIELD AND SOCCER AREA.
PLEASE START PAYING ATTENTION TO QUALITY OF LAKE WATER.
AN OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER IS NECESSARY.
THESE WOULD BRING ADULTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER. SOMETHING OUR
TOWN NEEDS.
PARKS ARE FULL OF PEOPLE FROM RICHFIELD OR BLOOMINGTON AND WE
CAN'T FIND A PLACE FOR OURSELVES. WE SHOULD HAVE A PRIOR LAKE
PARK PERMIT THAT PEOPLE OUTSIDE OUR AREA WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE
TO USE OUR FACILITIES. SAME HOLDS TRUE FOR BOAT LAUNCHING. YOU
HAVE TO PAY DEARLY TO LAUNCH YOUR BOAT ON MINNETONKA IF YOU
DON'T LIVE THERE.
DON'T USE WETLANDS, CREEK VALLEYS, ETC. FOR ACTIVITIES.
WE HAVE ENOUGH PARKS AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS.
AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SPRAYING DONE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS. THE SPRAYING WAS DONE LAST MONTH ON A VERY WINDY DAY ON
WHICH BOTH THE TOT LOT AND PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS WERE BEING HELD.
I WOULD RATHER HAVE WEEDS THAN HAVE OUR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO
THESE TOXIC CHEMICALS.
FOCUS NEEDS TO BE ON INCREASING TAX BASE. ATTRACTING ADDITIONAL
BEDROOM COMMUNITY RESIDENTS IS INSUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT THE
AMBITIOUS VISIONS OF THE PLANNERS. NEED LIGHT INDUSTRY IN PRIOR
LAKE. QUALITY OF LIFE DETERIORATES WHEN TAX BASE IS TOO LOW.
PRIOR LAKE SHOULD GIVE THOUGHT TO RETAINING CLEARY.
I AM CONCERNED AS TO THE STATUS OF OUR GRAINWOOD PARK LAND THAT
MR. GRASER HAS SUCCESSFULLY AVOIDED RESOLVING FOR THE PAST TWO
YEARS. BUT US LITTLE PEOPLE DO NOT SEEM TO MATTER TO THIS
GOVERNMENT SYSTEM.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE BETTER SYSTEM TO LET PEOPLE KNOW WHERE PARKS
ARE AND ACTIVITIES OFFERED.
WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE MORE FACILITIES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS. MANY CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE A MEANS OF GETTING TO THE
LARGER PARKS. IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT FOR THEM TO HAVE A PLACE TO
GO WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE.
PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT PARK VANDALISM.
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BOAT LAUNCH AREA AT SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS IMPROVEMENT--TOO
SMALL, TOO MANY BOATS. BOATS SHOULD PAY FOR PARKING.
WE NEED TO KEEP OPEN SPACES IN PRIOR LAKE.
FIRST PRIORITY SHOULD BE UPKEEP OF WHAT WE DO HAVE. LAKE FRONT
PARK BEACH IS RATHER INACCESSIBLE.
PUT IN OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER AT WATZL'S. KEEP LAKEFRONT PARK
NATURAL. WATZL'S BEACH NEEDS TO BE MORE ACCESSIBLE FROM A
PARKING LOT. CITY NEEDS DESPERATELY BIKING/WALKING PATHS,
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR). THE LAKE IS TOO
DIRTY TO SWIM IN.
COUNTY ROAD 21 GOING INTO TOWN IS ALWAYS LITTERED WITH GLASS.
NEEDS TO BE CLEANED UP REGULARLY. THE POND NEEDS CLEANER
RESTROOMS AND LIGHTS.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS NATURE TRAILS. SAND POINT BEACH NEED
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. ACQUIRE LAND FOR WILDLIFE REFUGES WITH
WALKING PATHS. REALLY NEED PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY
CENTER.
DON'T PUSH DEVELOPMENT AT LAKEFRONT AT THIS TIME. TRAILS ARE
MORE IMPORTANT, ALONG WITH NICE ATHLETIC COMPLEXES. DON'T PUT
ANY TYPE OF ATHLETIC COMPLEX IN LAKE FRONT FOR ORGANIZED SPORTS.
WHEN LAKE FRONT IS DEVELOPED, IT SHOULD BE DESIGNED FOR FAMILY
TYPES OF RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES. EXAMPLE: SLIDING HILL,
PLEASURE SKATING RINK, TRAILS, VOLLEY BALL, ETC.
ALL ANSWERS WERE BASED ON DESIRE, NOT FINANCIAL ABILITY TO
PRODUCE THEM. LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS TRAILS. SAND POINT BEACH
NEEDS SKATING RINKS. MEMORIAL PARK NEEDS A THEATER.
THE SMALL SPACES MADE THIS FORM DIFFICULT TO FILL OUT. ALSO,
THE SURVEY ASSUMED THAT I HAD A GREAT DEAL OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
THE PARKS. IT DID NOT HAVE ANY AREAS TO SHOW HOW LITTLE I KNEW
ABOUT THE PARK SYSTEM.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.
THE CITY NEEDS AN INDOOR ICE RINK. HANDICAPPED FACILITIES AT
LAKEFRONT PARK ARE NEEDED.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS BETTER AND OPEN ACCESS.
WHY 00 WE NEED MORE LAND. WE ALREADY HAVE A LOT. THE COUNTY
AND STATE HAVE RECREATION AREAS NEARBY ALSO.
TOP PRIORITY: TRAIL SYSTEM FOR BIKING/WALKING/RUNNING. PUBLIC
SAFETY IS A FUNDAMENTAL NEED OF ANY COMMUNITY'S PEOPLE. PRIOR
LAKE LACKS A SAFE ROUTE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO MOVE AROUND
THE CITY. HIGHWAY 13 AREA IS THE MOST DANGEROUS.
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TO IMPLEMENT ANY NEW PROJECTS, LAND PURCHASES, OR NEW
IMPROVEMENTS, WHAT WILL BE THE COSTS AND TAX RAMIFICATIONS FOR
THE TAXPAYER IN OUR BEDROOM COMMUNITY? IN THESE TIMES OF
FINANCIAL CRISIS AND MANY PROPOSED NEW TAXES, THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS SHOULD DELAY FOR TWO YEARS ANY CONSIDERATIONS
FOR NEW PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS. THE RESULTS OF THIS
SURVEY SHOULD BE PRINTED IN THE PRIOR LAKE AMERICAN NEWSPAPER.
IN THE EVENT THE CITY COUNCIL PROPOSES A MAJOR PROJECT, THE
PUBLIC MUST BE INFORMED OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS AND TAX
INCREASE. THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY THROUGH A
REFERENDUM TO VOTE YES OR NO ON SUCH NEW PROJECTS. UTILIZE THE
SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR ITEMS LISTED IN NO.9. ABSOLUTELY NO TAX
ON UTILITIES.
THE CITY SHOULD BE SPONSORING A DIAL A RIDE SERVICE. MANY
CHILDREN ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND PARK PROGRAMS BECAUSE PRIOR LAKE
LACKS ANY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
JUST MOVED TO THIS AREA, AND BEFORE WE RECEIVED THIS SURVEY, WE
DIDN'T EVEN KNOW OF A LOT OF THESE PARKS. CITY NEEDS BIKE
TRAILS TO LINK PARKS. IT'S HARD TO WALK KIDS TO PARKS WHEN YOU
NEED TO USE MAJOR HIGHWAYS. ACTIVITIES IN PARKS ARE NEEDED FOR
CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OLD.
SAND POINT BEACH AND THE POND NEED MORE PLAY EQUIPMENT.
MEMORIAL PARK NEEDS ANOTHER BATHROOM. ACQUIRE MORE PARK LAND AS
DEVELOPMENT OCCURS. LEVEL WALKING TRAILS FOR ELDERLY AND
HANDICAPPED. DEVELOPMENT OF LARGER PARK AREA AT WAGON BRIDGE
WITH PARKING, PICNIC SHELTER, RESTROOMS, BENCHES. BUY UP LAND
NOW BEFORE FURTHER HOUSING IS BUILT. MAKE THIS A PRIORITY WHILE
OLD RAILROAD LAND IS STILL AVAILABLE.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE A WOODCHIP TRAIL SYSTEM. ONE OF THE FEATURES
OF THE PARKS THAT MAKE THEM MOST ATTRACTIVE IS THE FACT THAT
THEY ARE NOT OVERLY DEVELOPED. IF PEOPLE WANT WATERSLIDES AND
OTHER NOVELTY ITEMS, VALLEY FAIR IS FIVE MILES AWAY. WE MUST
DEVELOP THE PARKS ACCORDING TO USAGE REQUIREMENTS WHILE
RETAINING THEIR RURAL SETTING.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS HANDICAPPED FACILITIES. SO DOES THE POND.
MEMORIAL PARK COULD USE AN INDOOR ICE RINK.
WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL GREEN SPACE WITH WALKING AND BIKING TRAILS.
QUESTIONS 10 THROUGH 13 SLANT THIS SURVEY TO THE IDEA THAT
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IS NEEDED. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THE IDEA OF
A FRANCHISE FEE ON UTILITY BILLS IS EVEN SUGGESTED. A TAX OF
THIS NATURE IS SO REPULSIVE THAT I WILL ACTIVELY FIGHT ANY PARKS
IMPROVEMENT AND ANYONE WHO SUPPORTS THIS TYPE OF TAX. IF THE
CITY BELIEVES IMPROVEMENT IS NEEDED, PLEASE PREPARE A PLAN WITH
COSTS AND LET THE PEOPLE OF PRIOR. LAKE APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE
THROUGH A REFERENDUM.
TAXES ARE ALREADY TOO HIGH. HOW ABOUT BRINGING IN SOME INDUSTRY
TO HELP US TAXPAYERS OUT?
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GET INDUSTRY IN PRIOR LAKE--NOT PARRS. IF YOU MAILED THESE TO
ALL RESIDENTS OF PRIOR LAKE, YOUR PERCENTAGES WILL BE IN ERROR.
ONLY PROPERTY OWNERS SHOULD BE ASKED. OUR TAXES ARE HIGH ENOUGH
AND GOING HIGHER THAN SURROUNDING AREAS.
WE NEED BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY IN PRIOR LAKE. COULD SEE A TAX
INCREASE OF 20% MAXIMUM. ACQUIRE WETLANDS, ETC. IF COST
EFFICIENT. SAND POINT: REPLACE AND REPAIR PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT; PUT IN DIVING DOCK AND WARMING HOUSE FOR RINK; CLEAN
UP LITTER; ENFORCE AGAINST LITTERING; RECYCLE BINS.
LAKEFRONT PARK NEEDS BETTER PARKING.
THERE IS INADEQUATE PARKING SPACE AT MEMORIAL PARK ESP. WHEN
THERE ARE SOFTBALL GAMES GOING ON. MANY PEOPLE END UP PARKING
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ACROSS THE STREET WHICH MAKES THOSE PEOPLE
VERY UNHAPPY. THIS PARK IS VERY OFTEN VANDALIZED AND IT APPEARS
PEOPLE COME THERE TO SELL DRUGS. TEENS AND YOUNGER REALLY TEAR
UP THE PARK. PERHAPS BETTER PATROLLING AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS
WOULD HELP. IT IS BETTER THIS YEAR THAN LAST YEAR.
TAXES ARE VERY HIGH IN THIS AREA AND WE MUST GUARD AGAINST
MAKING THEM TOO HIGH SO THAT THE PEOPLE WILL BE FORCED OUT OF
THEIR HOMES IN THEIR OLD AGE.
LAKEFRONT PARK NEEDS SKATING RINKS.
JUST SPEND MONEY WISELY AND MAKE SMALL COST INCREASES TO
HOMEOWNERS. NOT TO LET PROBLEM ARISE OF SUCH LARGE EXPENSE AS
WITH SCHOOL SYSTEM. STAY ON TOP OF COST. INFORM PEOPLE
IMMEDIATELY.
NOTE: IF YOU EVER DO THIS AGAIN, A QUESTION LIKE NO. 9 SHOULD
HAVE BEEN ON THE SAME PAGE WITH NOS. 10-13. REVERSING THE PAGE
PLUS SIZE OF PRINT MADE IT DIFFICULT AND THIS COULD HAVE
DISCOURAGED PEOPLE FROM ANSWERING THIS SECTION. MAJOR
SUGGESTION: MANDATORY MEETINGS OF ALL GROUPS TO SELECT
PRIORITIES FOR THE TAX DOLLAR. NUMBER ONE PRIORITY IN PRIOR
LAKE IS THE SCHOOL. SCHOOLS ARE DOING A GOOD JOB BUT WILL NOT
BE ABLE TO HAVE A TOP-NOTCH STAFF UNLESS THE SCHOOL IS SUPPORTED
WITH TAX DOLLAR. AFTER THE SCHOOL IS PROPERLY FUNDED, THEN WE
CAN TURN TO PARKS AND REC.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS.
GOOD PARK SITE IS ALONG NORTHWOOD ROAD, WHICH IS CURRENTLY BEING
FARMED. WITH NEW HOUSING GROWING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, A PARK IS
NEEDED IN THIS AREA.
I WOULD NOT PAY MORE TAXES FOR INCREASED SERVICE.
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LAKEFRONT PARK AND SAND POINT BEACH NEED DOCKING FACILITIES.
TAXES ARE TOO HIGH NOW.
MORE EVENING OR SATURDAY CLASSES OFFERED FOR ALL EVENTS.
WE ARE SO CLOSE TO CLEARY PARK YET THE SIDEWALK HOOK-UP STOPPED
SHORT. ALSO, HIGHWAY 21 IS SO DANGEROUS AND SHOULD HAVE A PATH.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE COMMUNITY EXPAND ITS PARK AND REC
PROGRAMS AND WOULD SUPPORT IT. PRIOR LAKE IS A GROWING AREA; WE
MUST NOT LOSE ITS NATURAL BEAUTY.
PLEASE CONSIDER FOR HIKING/BIKING TRAILS, NATURE WALKS, FITNESS
TRAILS. DON'T RAISE TAXES FOR THIS--THEY ARE TOO HIGH ALREADY.
PLEASE FIND A WAY TO GET THE WORD OUT ON PUBLIC MEETINGS THAT
WILL AFFECT THESE ISSUES AND WILL ALLOW US TO BECOME PART OF
THIS DECISION-MAKING PROCESS.
BALL FIELDS IN CITY NEED TO BE LEVELED AND HOLES COVERED UP.
LIGHTS SHOULD BE PUT ON THE FIELDS AND THE ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE
SHOULD BE GIVEN THE SAME CONSIDERATIONS AS THE P.L.A.Y. OR
SCHOOL-ORGANIZED EVENTS. THE POND COULD USE LIGHTING ON AT
LEAST PART OF THE FIELDS.
SAND POINT BEACH HAS BECOME A PRIVATE BEACH FOR THE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT BEHIND IT. IT IS LARGELY UNUSED BY THE GENERAL
POPULATION.
LIBRARY NEEDS MORE BOOKS FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN.
RAW LAND IS NOT WHERE AVAILABLE MONIES SHOULD BE SPENT.
FACILITIES THAT ALLOW MORE PEOPLE TO USE THE AVAILABLE
FACILITIES WOULD BE BEST USE OF TAX DOLLARS. I CAN'T AFFORD
ADDITIONAL TAXES FOR THIS.
PRIOR LAKE NEEDS MORE OF A REGIONAL PARK-TYPE AREA, I.E., NATURE
CENTER, WALKING/BIKE TRAILS, ETC.
PUBLIC SAFETY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND SCHOOLS ARE MORE IMPORTANT
THAN PARKS. THE ISSUE OF HOW PARKS FIT IN THE OVERALL PICTURE
WAS NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS SURVEY. WHY NOT ASK US WHAT
PERCENTAGE SHOULD GO TO PARKS FROM EVERY TAX DOLIAR? AND WHILE
PRIOR LAKE MAY GROW FOR 25 YEARS, THE CURRENT BABY BOOM IS
LOSING MOMENTUM, SO GROWTH MAY BE SLOW, AND WITH THE AVERAGE
FAMILY MOVING EVERY SEVEN YEARS, MANY CURRENT RESIDENTS WON'T BE
HERE. ALSO, MORE SPECIFICALLY, AT LAKEFRONT PARK DONATED TREES
ARE LEFT UNWATERED AND THE SOCCER FIELD IS LIKE ROCK. AT
SEVERAL PARKS THERE ARE FEW OR NO RESTROOMS.
INSTALLING LIGHTS AT MEMORIAL PARK WAS PRETTY STUPID AND .
INSENSITIVE. THAT IS A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD--A LIGHTED
BALLPARK IS TOO INTENSIVE A USE FOR THAT SMALL PARK. YOU HAVE A
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40-ACRE SITE. WHY WAS IT NOT USED? YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING
ABOUT THE DOG OWNERS WHO SEND THEIR DOGS INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS TO RELIEVE THEMSELVES (THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM). LITTLE
KIDS PLAY IN THESE SAME AREAS.
OUR PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS ARE VERY ADEQUATE NOW AND FOR
THE FUTURE. HOW ABOUT DOING SOMETHING TO STOP OUR BROWN WATER?
I KNOW WHERE THIS IS LEADING; MY PERSONAL OPINION IS THAT WE
HAVE ADEQUATE PARKS. WE NEED NO MORE. IF THERE IS TAX MONEY
FLOATING AROUND, GIVE IT TO THE SCHOOL OR OUR LIBRARY.
CUT OUT THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS AND USE THE MONEY FOR PARKS.
LEAVE PARKS IN NATURAL STATE. MAKE ADDITION/MODIFICATIONS TO
EXISTING FACILITIES.
I WOULD BE MORE IN FAVOR OF THE CITY SPENDING MEGABUCKS TO FUND
A LARGE INDUSTRIAL PARK LIKE CHASKA, SHAKOPEE, OR LAKEVILLE.
THEN, THE TAX BASE EXTRA INCOME COULD MORE THAN SUPPORT THE
EXTRA PARKS, ETC. TO MAKE PRIOR LAKE A STAR CITY.
PARKS IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE BUT BEACHES NEED TO BE KEPT UP.
BEACHES NEED RAKING TO GET RID OF SEAWEED AND MUCK. IN RECENT
VISIT TO SAND POINT BEACH, WE FOUND A TRENCH DUG ADJACENT TO THE
SHORE LINE THAT CAUGHT GARBAGE WASHED ASHORE SUCH AS SEAWEED,
DEAD FISH, ETC. THIS WAS VERY DISAPPOINTING ESPECIALLY SINCE WE
HAD TO PAY A FEE TO GET IT.
BETTER WEED CONTROL, MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS. GRASS NEEDS TO BE
PLANTED, MORE BORDER TREES, PARKING AREA OFF STREET.
NEED MORE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS.
IMPROVE WHAT WE HAVE AND ADD AN OUTDOOR POOL.
THE MONEY SPENT ON THIS SURVEY COULD HAVE BEEN PUT TO BETTER USE.
MEMORIAL PARK NEEDS PUBLIC SWIMMING BEACHES.
FIELDS AND RINKS NEED MORE UPKEEP.
WE DESPERATELY NEED BIKE AND WALKING TRAILS TO TIE ALL THE PARKS
TOGETHER. PRIOR LAKE IS A DANGEROUS PLACE TO WALK OR BIKE
ANYWHERE. WE NEED AN ICE RINK FOR FIGURE SKATING--NOT JUST FOR
PLAYING HOCKEY. BUILD RECREATIONAL AREAS THAT ARE ATTRACTIVE,
ACCESSIBLE, AND FUN TO BE AT. WE NEED ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE OF
ALL AGES.
LAKE FRONT ENTRANCE SHOULD BE BLACKTOPPED. NO ANIMALS SHOULD BE
ALLOWED IN THE PARKS. THE WILLOWS NEEDS PARKING SPACE. WE NEED
ONE PERSON TO CHECK ON THE PARKS EVERY DAY AND AT NIGHT.
LAKEFRONT PARK NEEDS NATURE TRAILS. SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS MORE
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PICNIC AREAS/SHELTERS. THE POND NEEDS HOCKEY RINKS.
PARK AND REC PROGRAMS SHOULD BE MADE MORE VISIBLE TO THE
COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PRIOR LAKE AMERICAN. IF A FAMILY DOESN'T
HAVE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM, THEY DON'T KNOW
WHAT THE CITY HAS TO OFFER AS FAR AS ORGANIZED ATHLETIC EVENTS
ARE CONCERNED.
LAKEFRONT PARK SHOULD BE LEFT NATURAL AS PLANNED 12 YEARS AGO.
THE ADJACENT NEIGHBORHOODS TO PARKS SHOULD HAVE MORE SAY AS TO
WHAT IS PROPOSED IN THE FUTURE. SPECIAL PERMITS CONCERNING USE
SHOULD BE CUT BACK. TOO MANY DOGS ARE BROUGHT INTO THE BEACH
AREAS. NO WATER SKIING SHOULD BE ALLOWED SO CLOSE TO SWIMMING
AREAS AT LAKE FRONT PARK. PRIVACY OF HOMEOWNERS CLOSE TO THESE
PARKS MUST BE CONSIDERED. EXISTING PARKS WERE ONCE KEPT UP
BETTER (WEEDED, SAND BROUGHT IN, ETC.).
DESPERATELY NEED PARKING AREA FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. WHEN
THERE'S A BALL GAME IN PROGRESS HEAVEN FORBID IF THERE IS EVER A
FIRE. CARS HAVE TROUBLE DRIVING THROUGH MUCH LESS A FIRE TRUCK.
ALSO, DRIVEWAYS ARE BEING BLOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR
HOMEOWNERS TO GET IN OR OUT WITHOUT FIRST LOCATING THE CAR'S
OWNER TO HAVE THEM MOVE IT. TAKE CARE OF WHAT YOU HAVE. DON'T
WORRY SO MUCH ABOUT ADDING IMPROVEMENTS. LAND ACQUISITION
IMPORTANT--THE DEVELOPMENT AND UPGRADING SHOULD BE DONE AS FUNDS
BECOME AVAILABLE (NOT THROUGH INCREASED TAXES AND CERTAINLY NOT
ADDED TO A UTILITY BILL). HAVE LONG-RANGE PLAN THAT INCLUDES
INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, ADDITIONAL SEWER AND WATER,
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, ETC. WHY ARE WE CONSIDERING PARKS ALONE?
LET'S CONSIDER THE WHOLE PICTURE. WITHOUT A BROADENED TAX BASE
CAN PRIOR LAKE AFFORD THE BEST PARKS IN THE STATE?
HAVEN'T USED THE PARK SYSTEM MUCH, YET, BUT STRONGLY SUPPORT ALL
YOUR EFFORTS. CAN SEE A TAX INCREASE AS LONG AS IT'S MANAGED
PROPERLY.
INSTEAD OF WORKING AGAINST EACH OTHER AT MEETINGS BETWEEN CITY
AND PUBLIC, WORK TOGETHER AND COMPROMISE AND START BUILDING A
PRIOR LAKE WE ALL CAN ENJOY. IN THE FORM OF ORGANIZED SPORTS,
PRIOR LAKE HAS OPPORTUNITIES TO HOST MANY ACTIVITIES IF
FACILITIES WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THIS WOULD MEAN REVENUE COMING
INTO TOWN AND PUT PRIOR LAKE ON THE MAP IN THE RECREATIONAL
DEPARTMENT.
LAKEFRONT PARK NEEDS PLAY EQUIPMENT. AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH
HANDICAP ACCESS FACILITIES AT PARKS, BUT THE AREAS MIGHT NEED
THEM. TEEN CENTER SHOULD BE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SCHOOL
SYSTEM. SHOULDN'T BE RUN THROUGH THE CITY.
TAX INCREASE WOULD DEPEND ON WHAT FUNDS ARE USED FOR. WE NEED
SOMETHING FOR THE CHILDREN LIKE AN OUTDOOR POOL. NEED WAY TO
ACCESS RECREATIONAL AREAS--SIDEWALKS ON 13 AND STOPLIGHTS. WE
CURRENTLY CANNOT ACCESS ANY PARK SOUTH OF 13 ON THE NORTH END ON
BIKES DUE TO NO STOPLIGHT. WHAT ABOUT SIDEWALKS ON 13?
CITY REALLY NEEDS A COMMUNITY CENTER.
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I'M IMPRESSED WITH THE DIFFERENT FUNDING MECHANISMS THAT ARE
BEING PROPOSED. A COMBINATION OF A FRANCHISE FEE AND A SMALL
BOND REFERENDUM IS A PLAUSIBLE PROPOSAL. LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS
BETTER ACCESS TO BEACH. DON'T OVERDEVELOP MEMORIAL PARK.
LAKEFRONT PARK NEEDS A BOAT LAUNCH.
STRONGLY AGREE WITH SURVEY METHOD TO DETERMINE BETTER PUBLIC
CONCERNS, REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES ·
CITY NEEDS A GOOD TRAIL SYSTEM FOR WALKING/BIKING/ETC. USE THE
EXISTING SCHOOL FACILITIES TO THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. SCHOOL
FACILITIES SHOULD BE BUILT WITH THE WHOLE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS IN
MIND. A PUBLIC BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO BOATERS (BY A BOAT
LANDING) IS NEEDED. WHAT ABOUT DEVELOPMENT OF REEDS ISLAND FOR
A BOATER'S PUBLIC REST ROOM?
CLEAN UP THE SWAMPY AREA NEAR HIGHWAY 13. MAKE FIELDS OUT OF IT
INSTEAD OF BUYING MORE LAND. CLEAN UP MESS AROUND THE POND ON
DAKOTA. IT WOULD LOOK NICER IF IT WERE CLEANED UP A BIT.
SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS MORE GRILLS AND SHADE TREES.
CITY COULD HELP ITSELF BY DEVELOPING THE DOWNTOWN AREA MORE.
THE CITY HAS TO DEVELOP IN ORDER FOR THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT TO
DEVELOP.
I THINK IF YOU SUPPORTED THE ORGANIZATIONS IN TOWN MORE AND
WORKED WITH THEM, MORE COULD GET DONE IN LESS TIME. FOR
INSTANCE, JAYCEES, LIONS, ETC.
TAKE OUT THE STEEL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT--TOO UNSAFE. REPLACE
WITH MODERN PLASTIC EQUIPMENT. SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS SAFETY
BREAKS FOR LIFEGUARDS. NEED TREES FOR SHADE AS CANNOT SIT IN
SUN ALL THE TIME KIDS ARE IN THE WATER. MEMORIAL PARK NEEDS A
SMALL WADING POOL.
SAND POINT PARK--CEDARWOOD TRAIL N.E. WE MUST HAVE A PARKING
LOT FOR THE SAND POINT NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES
HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR DISRUPTION. WE HAVE ADULTS AS WELL AS
CHILDREN WALKING THROUGH OUR LAWN AFTER THEY PARK IN FRONT AND
AROUND OUR HOUSE AND OCCASIONALLY HALF ON OUR LAWN. WE ARE
EXTREMELY UNHAPPY ABOUT THIS AND WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR
COOPERATION. THANK YOU.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE INCREASED PARK SERVICES AND WOULD GLADLY
SUPPORT FUNDS TO DO SO.
I WOULD APPRECIATE THE CITY BEAUTIFYING THE BUSINESS AREA AND
MAINTAIN WHAT IT HAS STARTED BEFORE ADDING MORE TO CARE FOR.
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FROM THE VFW ALL THE WAY TO KUSTOM COLOR THE CITY AND ITS
BUSINESSES LOOK LIKE ONE BIG WEED PATCH. THE LANDSCAPING BY
MAIN STREET VIDEO IS ALL WEEDS. MAINTAIN MILLION DOLLAR MILE
AND WHAT LANDSCAPING IT HAS ALREADY DONE WITHOUT ADDING MORE TO
THE WEEDS.
I DON'T LIKE TAX DOLLARS BEING SPENT ON PARK AND REC PROGRAMS.
I FEEL USER FEES SHOULD BE THE SOLE SUPPORT OF THESE PROGRAMS.
THE PARKS NEED TO HAVE MORE FACILITIES FOR WINTER SPORTS.
LIGHTED SKATING RINKS FOR PUBLIC USE BESIDES HOCKEY,
CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS. IF THERE ARE SUCH AREAS, THEY NEED TO
BE BETTER ADVERTISED. WE HAVE TO GO TO SAVAGE OR BURNSVILLE TO
ENJOY THESE ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING (CLEARY
LAKE) .
TOP PRIORITY: WE NEED A SIDEWALK/TRAIL SYSTEM TO KEEP FROM
HAVING TO WALK ON THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. WE NEED THEM FOR
OUR FAMILIES.
WAGON BRIDGE IS TOO CONGESTED NOW.
PARK AND REC STAFF DOING A GOOD JOB. EVERYONE I HAVE DEALT WITH
HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL.
THE CITY IS HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION WITH ITS PARKS. STOP
WASTING YOUR TIME AND MONEY, THOUGH, ON EVENTS LIKE LAKE FRONT
DAYS. WITH THE LOCATION OF PRIOR LAKE TO THE METRO, WE WILL
NEVER HAVE SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS PARADES,
CARNIVALS, ETC. P.L.A.Y. PROGRAM WOULD RUN BETTER AND COULD BE
PROFITABLE IF RUN COMPLETELY BY THE CITY AND NOT BY VOLUNTEER
DIRECTORS.
IF YOU PUT ANY SOD DOWN IN THE PARKS, PLEASE WATER IT
AFTERWARDS. IT MAKES NO SENSE TO PAY ALL THAT MONEY FOR THE SOD
AND THEN LET IT GO LIKE YOU DID DOWNTOWN. IF YOU WANT MORE
PEOPLE TO COME TO THE 4TH OF JULY EVENTS, WHY DON'T YOU TELL THE
RADIO STATIONS LIKE OTHER CITIES DO. WCCO ANNOUNCED A LOT OF
CITY'S FIREWORKS EVENTS BUT NOT PRIOR LAKE'S. IT'S LIKE YOU
WANT IT PRIVATE AND COMPLAIN WHEN NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE COME.
WE NEED A U.S. SWIM AND FITNESS IN THE AREA.
CITIES BIGGEST ASSET IS THE LAKE. SHOULD FOCUS ON THIS AND MAKE
A BETTER RESOURCE FOR ALL. IMPROVE BEACHES, KEEP MILFOIL OUT,
BETTER POLICING DON'T COST MUCH AND CAN HAVE LASTING VALUE. THE
SCHOOL OFFER ADEQUATE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN--BOTH INDOOR AND
OUTDOOR. WE SHOULD AVOID LARGE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES WHICH HAVE
HIGH COSTS OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS. TRAILS HAVE LOW
MAINTENANCE AND NO OPERATING COSTS.
PARENTS DRIVE TOO FAST WHEN DROPPING OFF AND PICKING UP KIDS AT
GAMES AT BOUDIN PARK IN SUMMER. MANY SMALL CHILDREN LIVE IN THE
AREA AND THEY COULD BE EASILY INJURED OR KILLED Olf THE GAME
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NIGHTS BECAUSE OF THE FAST SPEEDS AND PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF
THE STREETS. THE RESIDENTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SHOULDN'T HAVE
TO GIVE UP THEIR SAFETY AND FREEDOM FOR SOFTBALL GAMES. THERE
SHOULD BE CLOSE MONITORING OF SPEED AND TRAFFIC.
CITY COULD USE A MUNICIPAL POOL. NOT EVERYONE HERE LIVES ON OR
NEAR THE LAKE AND THE WATER AND BEACH IS NOT IN THE BEST OF
SHAPE.
THE LOWER PART OF THE PONDS IS INACCESSIBLE TO THE HANDICAPPED
AND ELDERLY. WHY IS THERE ONE SET OF STAIRS THAT GO TO A FENCE
AND ANOTHER SET THAT CAN BE ACCESSED BY GOING WAY OUT OF THE WAY
OR STEPPING OVER A CABLE? REGARDING TENNIS COURTS, PLEASE
CONSIDER TAKING LIGHTS OFF A TIMER. WE OFTEN SEE THEM ON WHEN
NO ONE IS PLAYING. OR THERE ARE TIMES WHEN PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO
USE THE COURTS BUT THE LIGHTS ARE OFF. SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE
NOT IMPORTANT TO ME UNLESS NEW ONES WOULD KEEP THE SNOWMOBILERS
OFF MY LAWN.
NEED BASEBALL FIELDS, HOCKEY RINK, BASKETBALL HOOPS, COMMUNITY
CENTER, INDOOR SWIMMING POOL. COMMUNITY CENTER IS A GREAT IDEA.
IN BACK OF MY HOME IS A PIT WHICH THE CITY SAYS IT IS GOING TO
DEVELOP INTO A PARK. I'VE LIVED HERE THREE YEARS AND IT'S STILL
UNDEVELOPED AND A PLACE FOR BIKERS AND 3 - AND 4 -WHEELERS. IT'S
A POSSIBLE GREAT PARK SITE--BROOKSVILLE HILLS.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS ACTIVE PLAY AREAS. SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS
FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL FIELDS. THE POND NEEDS ACTIVE PLAY AREAS.
MEMORIAL PARK NEEDS NATURE TRAILS.
WE NEED JOGGING TRAILS ALONG HWY 13 AND HWY 42 THAT ARE EASILY
ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE. EDEN PRAIRIE IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE. THE
ONLY PLACE AVAILABLE IS CLEARY LAKE PARK AND THAT'S SO FAR AWAY.
ALSO, A TRAIL ALONG 150 STREET WOULD BE NICE.
LET'S DEVELOP SOME USE OF PARK LAND OTHER THAN FOR GROUP SPORT
USE. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF FAMILIES/PEOPLE WHO WOULD LIKE TO
BIKE/HIKE/WALK TOGETHER. ACQUIRE WETLANDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
HIKING/BIKING TRAILS. FIRST PRIORITY SHOULD BE A CITYWIDE
SYSTEM OF TRAILS.
I HAVE A PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING HANDICAPPED PARKING AT BOAT
LAUNCHES. THE SITES ARE NEVER USED. IT'S A BIG WASTE OF SPACE.
SHOULD BE A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE SITUATION. SET UP A
MONITOR SYSTEM AND CHECK HOW OFTEN IT ACTUALLY IS USED.
BUILD THE KIDS AN INDOOR HOCKEY RINK AND A COMMUNITY CENTER LIKE
BURNSVILLE OR EDEN PRAIRIE. NOTHING FANCY. AND IF YOU NEED
HELP RUNNING IT, I WOULD BE THERE IN A FLASH.
PRIOR LAKE PROPERTY TAXES ARE TOO HIGH, NEARLY OBSCENE--THE
NEGATIVE ASPECT OF THE COMMUNITY. PARKS/REC SHOULD NOT BE
PRIORITIZED IN ISOLATION AT OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES (E.G.,x
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SCHOOLS, POLICE, MAINTENANCE, WASTE COLLECTIONS, ETC.)
THE BOXES AT THE SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL FIELDS NEED TO BE
MODIFIED SO WHEN IT RAINS THE EQUIPMENT DOESN'T GET WET.
EXISTING FACILITIES ARE FINE. PUBLIC ACCESS IS TOO SMALL--NEED
MORE. WOULD LIKE TO SEE EQUIPMENT PIACED IN SAND POINT
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FOR SOCCER.
EACH PARK SERVES A PARTICULAR NEED OR TWO OF THE COMMUNITY. ALL
PARKS NEED NOT SERVE ALL THE NEEDS OF OUR PEOPLE. WE NEED MORE
LAND ON THE WEST END OF THE COMMUNITY. NO PARKS NEAR WINDSONG
OR RASPBERRY AREAS. THE LIBRARY COULD USE SOME LANDSCAPING ON
SOUTH SIDE OF BLDG. WE NEED A COMMUNITY CENTER.
THE HIGHEST PRIORITY RIGHT NOW SHOULD BE TO ACQUIRE LAND. IN
THE SHORT TIME WE'VE BEEN HERE, WE CAN ALREADY SEE THIS WHOLE
AREA IS GOING TO BE ONE BIG SPRAWLING SUBURB UNLESS WE ACT NOW
TO SET ASIDE LAND. IF YOU HAVE THE LAND, YOU CAN ALWAYS DEVELOP
IT FOR PARKS USAGE IATER. BUT WHEN THE LAND HAS HOUSES ON IT,
ALL THE DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE WORLD CAN'T GIVE YOU NICE PARKS.
OPEN BATHROOMS AT IAKEFRONT PARK.
COULD SEE INCREASED TAXES FOR TRAILS AND BOND REFERENDUM IF
SPECIFIC--TRAILS, IAKEFRONT, ETC.
INCREASE TAXES TO $50 OR LESS.
WE BELIEVE THAT BETTER USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES IS NEEDED--THAT
IS BETWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CITY. ALSO, I WOULD PREFER MY
CHILDREN AND ME TO SWIM IN A CLEAN WATER POOL.
PUT PAR 3 GOLF COURSE AT THE POND.
DO NOT RAISE TAXES FOR PARK AND REC. USE FOR SCHOOLS.
KEEP SPENDING DOWN.
FISH POINT PARK NEEDS REFLECTORS OR FIAGS PIACED ON THE CABLE
THAT CROSSES THE DRIVEWAY INTO THE PARK. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS
BECAUSE IT IS HARD TO SEE AT DUSK AND DARK. OVERALL, GOOD PARK
SYSTEM FOR COMMUNITY SIZE. NEED FOR TRAILS ALONG HIGHWAY 13 SO
NEIGHBORHOODS AREN'T SO SECLUDED.
KEEP PROPERTY TAXES THE SAME WITH MORE EMPHASIS ON STATE AND
FEDERAL FUNDING TOGETHER WITH LONG-RANGE BONDING PROGRAM TO
STABILIZE ANNUAL COST.
THE CITY SHOULD CONTINUE TO USE THE SCHOOLS, ESP. THE HIGH
SCHOOL, AS THE PRIMARY FACILITY TO OFFER SOME OF THEIR
ACTIVITIES. LET'S KEEP SENSIBLE ABOUT HOW THE TAXPAYER IS
AFFECTED BY ANY POSSIBLE FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS. ALSO, THERE
SHOULDN'T BE FEES TO GO TO THE BEACHES, LIKE AT SAND POINT.
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ALSO, WE NEED VOLLEYBALL COURTS AT IAKEFRONT PARK OR SAND POINT
BEACH.
IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT AT LAKEFRONT PARK
OR MEMORIAL PARK. ONE NIGHT A WEEK--BANDS, CHOIRS, DANCERS,
ETC. GET PEOPLE IN A REGULAR HABIT OF ATTENDING THESE CONCERTS
OR WHATEVER AT A PARK. A LITTLE CULTURE WOULDN'T HURT ANYONE.
NEED OUTDOOR BAND SHELL OR STAGE FOR ENTERTAINMENT.
THOSE WHO USE THE FACILITIES SHOULD DONATE TIME AND MONEY TO
SUBSIDIZE ACTIVITIES. INCREASED TAXATION IS UNFAIR TO ELDERLY.
THE YOUNG SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TIME AND/OR MONEY TO MAKE IT WORK.
CREATE AN "ADOPT A KID PROGRAM" FOR THE CHILD WHO CAN'T AFFORD
IT. THERE ARE SENIORS WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND EVENTS KNOWING
THEY HAD CONTRIBUTED VOLUNTARILY TO THIS. BE CREATIVE--THERE
ARE OTHER SOLUTIONS BEYOND TAXATION.
WE NEED A SAFE BIKING TRAIL CONNECTING PARKS AND SCHOOLS. ONE
THE SWIMMING SEASON IS OVER, THERE ISN'T MUCH FOR KIDS ON SAND
POINT. TEENS IN THE CITY ARE BORED. THEIR NEEDS SHOULD BE
ADDRESSED. IF WE CAN'T HAVE A TEEN CENTER, COULD THE HIGH
SCHOOL BE USED MORE? MORE AND/OR BETTER ICE SKATING RINKS.
NEED WARMING HOUSE AND CONCESSION.
CITY SHOULD ACQUIRE LAND BY DEDICATION, NOT CONDEMNATION.
TAKE A LOOK AT OTHER CITY PARKS SYSTEMS. LOOK AT HOW THEY
FUNDED THE PROGRAM. MAKE OURS COST-EFFECTIVE. DON'T FUND FOR
PARTICULAR GROUPS--MAKE FACILITIES AVAlIABLE TO ALL.
WHATEVER IS DONE WITH THE PARK SYSTEM SHOULD BE IN HARMONY WITH
THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO DUPLICATE
EFFORTS AND THE CITY NEEDS TO BE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT FUNDING
FOR THE SCHOOLS. ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SEE GREATER CITY
INVOLVEMENT WITH P.L.A.Y-- PERHAPS WITH A PAID EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.
PRIOR IAKE NEEDS A COMMUNITY CENTER WITH AN INDOOR POOL,
ICE/HOCKEY RINK, FITNESS CENTER, SNACK BAR, AND GAME ROOM. WE
NEED TO PUSH FOR INDUSTRY AND ELIMINATE WHATEVER GOT US TO THE
BEDROOM COMMUNITY STATUS IN ORDER TO PAY FOR SOME OF WHAT IS
NEEDED. LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS ACTIVE PLAY AREAS: SAND POINT
BEACH NEEDS FITNESS TRAILS: THE POND NEEDS PLAY EQUIPMENT:
MEMORIAL PARK NEEDS FITNESS TRAILS.
GREEN OAKS NEEDS HELP.
CITY NEEDS VOLLEYBALL COURTS.
NEEDS GOLF FACILITIES, IAKE RINKS, WARMING HOUSES, CLUB HOUSES,
TENNIS COURTS.
WE HAVE LIVED ON PRIOR LAKE FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE RAISED FOUR
CHILDREN WHO WERE VERY ACTIVE IN SCHOOL AND THEY USED THE SCHOOL
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FACILITIES EXTENSIVELY, WHICH WAS SUFFICIENT. OUR ACTIVITIES
CENTER ON OUR LAKESHORE AND WE PAY DEARLY IN TAXES FOR THAT
PRIVILEGE--TO THE EXTENT THAT WE CANNOT KEEP OUR HOME AT
RETIREMENT.
IAKESHORE RESIDENT--VERY RARELY USE PARK FACILITIES
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. WHEN ARE YOU GOING
TO BUILD A PUBLIC GOLF COURSE?
DON'T NEED A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE IF COMMUNITY GROWS AS
PREDICTED.
LAKE FRONT IS A HUGE, UNUSED LAND AREA. IAKEFRONT AND THE PONDS
NEED TRIMMING OF VEGETATION: GARBAGE COLLECTED: ENTRANCE ROADS
PAVED OR LEVELLED: WALKWAYS TO LOW PONDS FIELDS REPAIRED.
A CHILDREN'S WADING POOL WOULD BE A NICE ADDITION TO THE CITY.
COULD SEE A TAX INCREASE IF USED TO SUPPORT THE PARKS AND NOT
EVERYTHING ELSE.
I READ THAT YOU MAY CONNECT A TRAIL TO SHAKOPEE'S CURRENT TRAIL.
GOOD IDEA: PLEASE DO IT.
THE EXISTENCE OF A MAJOR STATE HIGHWAY DIVIDING OUR COMMUNITY IS
A SERIOUS DRAWBACK BECAUSE THERE ARE FEW WAYS TO CROSS IT OR
EVEN TRAVEL ALONG IT SAFELY ON FOOT OR BIKE. PRIOR LAKE
RESIDENTS ARE FORCED TO BE SECTIONED OFF INTO SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD
GROUPS. ADDITIONAL ACCESS TO LAKE FRONT PARK IS NEEDED.
SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS PERMANENT PICNIC TABLES. MAYBE MINI GOLF
AT THE POND ATHLETIC COMPLEX.
PRIOR LAKE WAS BETTER OFF FINANCIALLY BEFORE THIS PARK & REC
PROGRAM WAS STARTED. THERE IS SO MUCH THAT THE CITY NOW HAS AND
CANNOT MAINTAIN. USE THE PEOPLE AND EQUIPMENT YOU NOW HAVE.
LAKE FRONT PARK COULD USE AN ACTIVE PIAY AREA. SAND POINT BEACH
NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED OR IMPROVED.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS MORE PARKING AND BATHROOM
FACILITIES--PERMANENT. DISAPPOINTED OUR QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD IS
RUINED BY SO MUCH NOISE FROM THE SNOWMOBILERS SUNDAY AFTERNOONS
ON THE LAKE. REDUCE SIZE OF MOTORS OF BOATS THAT CAN GO ON THE
LAKE. NO DRIVING ON THE BEACH EVEN IN THE WINTER (EROSION).
COULD SEE A SMALL INCREASE IN TAXES.
DO SOMETHING TO PROMOTE THE PARK AND REC SYSTEM.
DEVELOP SOME WETLAND AREAS SIMILAR TO OLD DNR PROGRAM OF
DEVELOPING DONUTS ON SOME OF THESE EXISTING AREAS. AN EXCELLENT
SPOT COULD BE JUST N.E. OF THE INTERSECTION OF FISH POINT ROAD
AND GLORY CIRCLE. A lARGE DONUT COULD BE BRIDGED TO FACILITATE
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A SMALL PIAY LOT SURROUNDED BY WATER AND WETLAND AND SKATED UPON
DURING THE WINTER. LAKE FRONT PARK/SAND POINT BEACH NEED A BOAT
LAUNCH.
GET INDUSTRY INSTEAD OF MORE PARKS. FIX WHAT IS HERE. PEOPLE
CAN'T EVEN GET IN THEIR DRIVEWAYS. OTHER PEOPLE ARE DRIVING
OVER THE WALKS AND ACROSS PEOPLE'S LAWNS TO GET IN. WHY MAKE
MORE MESSES THAT AREN'T FINISHED. CARS PARK ON SIDEWALKS AS
ROADS AREN'T WIDE ENOUGH. CARS HAVE TO GO SINGLE FILE TO GET
PAST PARKED CARS. WEEDS ARE THREE FEET TALL ALONG 21 AND CREDIT
RIVER ROAD. LETS FINISH WHAT WE HAVE STARTED BEFORE WE START
SOMETHING ELSE.
START TO BUY ADDITIONAL PARK SPACE TO THE NORTHWEST SECTION OF
THE CITY FOR A POSSIBLE CAMPING AREA RUN BY THE CITY. I WOULD
BE WILLING TO HELP IN MANAGING AND/OR RUNNING OF THE FACILITY.
COULD SEE A TAX INCREASE TO AROUND $45 (SEE NO. 22).
COULD USE MORE CURRENT INFORMATION ON EVERYTHING AVAILABLE.
LAKE FRONT PARK COULD USE A FIGURE SKATING RINK--NOT A HOCKEY
RINK.
WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO,WALK ON 21 SAFELY. WOULD LIKE TO SEE
2-LANE ROAD WITH SIDEWALK (I KNOW THE ISSUE HAS BEEN SETTLED).
WE NEED IT. WOULD BE NICE TO BIKE AROUND LAKE AREA. TAXES ARE
HIGH ENOUGH FOR THOSE ON IAKE, AND GENERALLY WE DON'T USE PARKS
AS MUCH.
THE TAXES IN THIS CITY ARE HIGH ENOUGH AS IT IS. I THINK THE
CITY BEST START LOOKING AT ITS STAFFING AND THEIR PLACEMENT.
LETS GET SOME INDUSTRY IN PRIOR LAKE TO HELP WITH THE TAX BURDEN
WE HAVE. CUT THE FAT AT CITY HALL AND WELCOME MORE DEVELOPMENT
INSTEAD OF MAKING IT TOUGH FOR THEM.
HOW ABOUT TOT LOT FROM 9 TO 11 AM INSTEAD OF 10 TO 12 NOON TO
AVOID THE HOT SUN.
NEAR CT. RD. 21 WE NEED SIDEWALKS AND A BRIDGE AREA. WHEN?
THE PARKS ARE GREAT. MANY PARENTS FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A 4-WAY
STOP AT MEMORIAL PARK (FRANKLIN TRAIL AND 41). THE WAY THIS
INTERSECTION IS SET UP, A CHILD COULD VERY EASILY BE INJURED OR
KILLED BY FAST TRAFFIC.
I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A 4-WAY STOP SIGN ON THE CORNER OF
MEMORIAL PARK. PEOPLE GO TOO FAST TOO CLOSE TO WHERE CHILDREN
ARE CROSSING TO PLAY. FRANKLIN TRAIL AND 41.
MEMORIAL PARK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED UP.
BETTER MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THE LARGER PARKS AND ELIMINATE THE
SMALLER ONES. DO NOT INCREASE TAXES FOR ADDITIONAL PARKS OR
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
FACILITIES.
WOULD LIKE SYSTEM OF WALKING AND BIKING TRAILS AS LONG AS IT
DOESN'T AFFECT ANY WILDLIFE.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A TENNIS COURT OR TWO IN THE SAND POINT
AREA. THERE ARE ANY ON THAT SIDE OF THE LAKE NOR ARE THERE ANY
BALL FIELDS. WE NEED A COMMUNITY CENTER WITH AN OUTDOOR POOL
AND AN INDOOR ICE RINK.
LAKE FRONT PARK BEACH IS BEAUTIFUL BUT PARKING SHOULD BE
CLOSER--NO ONE LIKES THE WALK. SAND POINT BEACH NEEDS CHEAPER
PARKING. LAKE FRONT OR SAND POINT BEACH SHOULD BE DEVELOPED INTO
A PROFIT MAKING PARK FOR THE CITY. BUILD WATER SLIDES, RENT
PADDLE BOATS. DEVELOP A WATER-TYPE PARK THAT WOULD BE PROFIT
MAKING.
NUMBER 22 IS A LOADED QUESTION. WOULD CONSIDER A TAX INCREASE.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE TREES PLANTED AT THE SAND POINT BEACH
AREA. INCREASE FEES AT PUBLIC BEACHES TO OFFSET COSTS. PEOPLE
NOT FROM AREA WOULD ALSO BE CONTRIBUTING.
PICNIC AREAS AND SHELTERS NEEDED AT LAKE FRONT PARK, SAND POINT
BEACH, AND THE POND ATHLETIC COMPLEX.
AT FISH POINT PARK NEW TREES WERE PLANTED ON THE PATH, A COST OF
PROBABLY $100 PER TREE, WHICH IS FIND EXCEPT THAT THE PATH IS
LEFT WITH OVERGROWN WEEDS TO LOOK AT. SAFE BIKE AND WALKWAYS
CONNECTING PARKS, SCHOOLS, ETC. ARE NECESSARY SO CHILDREN DO NOT
HAVE TO BIKE ON THE HIGHWAYS AND BUSY ROADWAYS. HIGHWAY 13
INTERSECTIONS ARE STILL DIFFICULT FOR BIKERS. OUTDOOR SWIMMING
POOL OR IMPROVED BEACH WITH A NET SYSTEM SIMILAR TO CLEARY LAKE
WOULD BE BENEFICIAL. A CLEAN PLACE TO SWIM IS A MUST.
I THINK THAT MONEY THAT IS USED FOR PARK AND REC CLASSES
DUPLICATE THAT OF THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM AND COULD BE
DIVERTED TO OTHER PURPOSES SUCH AS HIKING AND WALKING TRAILS.
THE NATURAL PARK AREA ON THE EAST SIDE OF SUNSET TRAIL HAS
BECOME A WEED DUMPING GROUND. I'VE CALLED BILL MANGAN TWICE
ABOUT POSTING "NO DUMPING" SIGNS, BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. I
THINK THE CITY SHOULD FIND INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE WAYS TO BETTER
LEVERAGE EXISTING FUNDS RATHER THAN INCREASING TAXES. WE DO IT
IN PRIVATE BUSINESS, SO THE CITY SHOULD ALSO BE ABLE TO DO SO.
SURVEY WOULD HAVE BEEN EASIER TO DO IF PRINT WOULD HAVE BEEN
BIGGER. I IMAGINE SOME SENIOR CITIZENS WILL HAVE A DIFFICULT
TIME FILLING IT IN.
OF ALL THE BEACHES, WATZL'S IS THE MOST IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT.
MONTHLY OR BI-MONTHLY MAILINGS OF ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS OF
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
FACILITIES WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL TO FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON AND
WHAT'S AVAILABLE. EXTEND THE BIKE PATH ALONG RIDGEMONT TO
DOWNTOWN. IMPROVE ON THE BEACHES WE ALREADY HAVE.
LAKEFRONT/WATZL'S NEED IMPROVED ACCESS AT LEAST FOR WALKERS AND
BIKERS.
WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF THE ACTIVITY
PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. THE SENIOR ACTIVITIES COULD BE EXPANDED
ALSO. TOP PRIORITY ARE TRAILS, SIDEWALKS, BIKEWAYS CONNECTING
THE MAJOR PARKS AND SHOPPING AREAS AND SCHOOLS. THE STREETS ARE
TOO BUSY FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BIKES. PARKS AND REC HAS BLOOMED
IN IAST 20 YEARS--KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK--DOING A WORTHWHILE
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
NEED BOAT DOCKING AT SAND POINT BEACH.
MORE PARKING NEEDED AT LAKE FRONT PARK. IMPROVE BEACH MANAGEMENT
AT SAND POINT BEACH. MANY UNPOLICED PETS IN PARK SYSTEM WHICH
LEAVE DEBRIS THAT OWNERS DO NOT CLEAN UP. NEED SUMMER SWIMMING
LESSONS FOR CHILDREN. IN INCREASING SERVICES, I WOULD USE
MONIES RAISED IN ADDITION TO MONIES ALREADY COLLECTED FROM
PROPERTY TAXES, NOT IN PLACE OF THE MONIES COLLECTED.
INFORMATION ON PARKS AND FACILITIES IS NOT AS ACCESSIBLE AS IT
COULD BE. WE HAVE DIFFICULTY FINDING OUT WHAT IS GOING ON.
COULD POSSIBLY USE A FLIER FOR NEW HOMEOWNERS IN THE WELCOME
WAGON MATERIAL OR A POSTAL FLIER.
THE PEOPLE AT THE PARK SYSTEM ARE DOING A VERY GOOD JOB. PARK
FACILITIES ARE GOOD AND MAINTAINED WELL. KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB.
PEOPLE I KNOW FROM OUTSIDE THE AREA GET UPSET ABOUT HAVING TO
PAY SO MUCH TO PARK AT SAND POINT. THE WALK FROM LAKEFRONT IS
TOO FAR. EITHER CUT THE PRICE AT SAND POINT OR MOVE THE PARKING
AT LAKEFRONT. WE BOAT PAST WATZL'S EVERY DAY. IT'S A BEAUTIFUL
BEACH--NO ONE REALLY WANTS TO WALK THAT FAR WITH ALL THEIR BEACH
GEAR.
NEED A VOLLEYBALL COURT AT LAKE FRONT PARK. NEED MORE MAILINGS
TO FIND OUT ABOUT CITY REC PROGRAMS. WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO
CONCENTRATE MORE ON PROGRAMS FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE RESIDENTS OF
OUR COMMUNITY? WE SHOULD DIRECT OUR ENERGY AND MONEY TOWARD
RESOLVING AND REDUCING PROBLEMS WITH THEFT AND VANDALISM AND
DOMESTIC ABUSE.
LIKE WORK BEING DONE ON PARKS--ESPECIALLY PLANTING OF TREES.
COULD USE WEED CONTROL AT SAND POINT PARK IN THE PLAY AREA.
ACCESS LOT TO THIS PARK NEED HELP. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE TO
FIX UP THE AREAS PEOPLE MUST WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE PARK.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE WARMING TRACK ON SOFTBALL FIELDS AT PONDS.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOFTBALL OFFERED BY CITY AS PEOPLE RUNNING IT
NOW ARE IDIOTS.
COULD USE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT LAKEFRONT PARK.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
PRIOR LAKE NEEDS A TEEN CENTER, TRAILS, AN OUTDOOR SWIMMING
POOL, AND MORE PUBLIC BEACHES. CITY NEEDS ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS
AND FOR KIDS AFTER GRADE 6 WHEN PARK AND REC ACTIVITIES ARE NO
LONGER AVAILABLE.
THERE SHOULD BE MORE NATURE TRAILS AT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SO
STUDENTS CAN EXPLORE NATURE AND LEARN A GREAT DEAL AT THE SAME
TIME. I STRONGLY SUPPORT THIS, BEING A STUDENT AT THE PRIOR
LAKE HIGH SCHOOL MYSELF.
WE NEED ADDITIONAL TENNIS COURTS IN ONE OF THE PARKS. WE DO NOT
SUPPORT AN INCREASE IN TAXES OR FRANCHISE FEE TO INCREASE
PARKS--THERE ARE OTHER PRIORITIES IN PRIOR LAKE.
THE PARK CLOSE TO OUR HOME IS CONVENIENT, YET PROBLEMATIC--TOO
MUCH LATE-NIGHT NOISE, WHICH IS DISRUPTIVE TO SLEEP. WE NEED
BETTER PARK ENFORCEMENT OF PARK HOURS. NEED TO HAVE PATHS FOR
ACCESS TO NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BETTER MARKED AND BETTER
MAINTAINED. PEOPLE CROSS THROUGH OUR YARD TO GET TO THE PARK,
PROBABLY BECAUSE THEY AREN'T AWARE OF THE PUBLIC PATH.
I THINK THAT A SAFE AREA TO WALK TO THE SCHOOLS SHOULD BE OF
PRIME IMPORTANCE. THESE SAME WALKWAYS COULD BE USED BY CHILDREN
TO GO TO ORGANIZED SPORTS AND STAY OFF THE ROADS.
RASPBERRY RIDGE NEEDS WALKING/BIKING TRAILS. THIS IS MOST
IMPORTANT ON MY LIST. CITY COULD USE AN INDOOR SKATING RINK AND
AN OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL. TRAFFIC IN THE AREA MAKES
WALKING/BIKING VERY DANGEROUS. BY THE WAY, CHECK OUT SHAKOPEE'S
POOL FACILITIES--BEAUTlFUL. DON'T GO OVERBOARD, OUR CITIZENS
CANNOT AFFORD IT.
RASPBERRY RIDGE NEEDS WALKING/BIKING TRAILS. THE MOST IMPORTANT
ON MY LIST. WE NEED AN INDOOR SKATING RINK. TRAFFIC IN AREA
MAKES WALKING/BIKING UNSAFE. SHAKOPEE HAS A BEAUTIFUL POOL AND
FACILITIES--CHECK IT OUT. DON'T GO OVERBOARD--OUR CITIZENS
CANNOT AFFORD IT.
COULD SEE PAYING MORE TAXES FOR PARK/REC SERVICES DEPENDING ON
HOW THE MONEY IS SPENT.
NEED NOT ONLY FITNESS TRAILS AT THE PARKS BUT TO THE PARKS.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE NATURE STUDY AREA IN PARKS.
WE NEED VISIBLE SIGNAGE INDICATING LOCATIONS OF PARKS FROM
HIGHWAY 13 FOR VISITING TEAMS FOR ALL PARKS.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE AN INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BUILT IN THE AREA.
LAND SHOULD HAVE BEEN SET ASIDE FOR PARKING AT BOAT LAUNCH
SITES. REGARDING NO. 15 (TRAILS), LETS INVEST OUR MONEY IN OUR
SCHOOLS. MORE COMMERCIAL TAX BASE IS VITAL TO OUR SCHOOLS.
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SEE NO. 14. ACQUIRE LAND BY DEDICATION ONLY.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE AN ARCHERY RANGE AT LAKE FRONT PARK OR SAND
POINT BEACH IF THERE IS ROOM.
WE REALLY NEED PUBLIC SWIMMING BEACHES. ALSO, PLEASE LEAVE
LAKEFRONT PARK ALONE. DON'T DESTROY IT BY OVERDEVELOPING.
WE DON'T HAVE CHILDREN AT HOME, AND WE LIVE ON THE LAKE: SO, WE
DON'T USE THE PARKS OR FEEL ANY NEED FOR PARK FACILITIES.
LAKE FRONT PARK COULD USE A WATER SLIDE. ALSO, MOVE MAIN
ENTRANCE TO SOUTH OR SOUTHEAST SIDE. PURCHASE WETLANDS, ETC.
(SEE NO. 14) ONLY IS ADJACENT TO ALREADY EXISTING PARKS.
WATZL--OPEN BATHROOMS: NEEDS WEED AND SHORE MAINTENANCE: BUG
CONTROL: SAFE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS: HANDICAPPED
ACCESSIBILITY--ACCESSIBLE DOCK TO HANDICAPPED. TRASH CANS ALL
OVER; NEEDS TELEPHONE: DOCKAGE FOR BOATS. BUILD A COMMUNITY
CENTER THAT INCLUDES MANY ACTIVITIES (SEE NO.9, 1 THROUGH 9).
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL AREAS (BABY STROLLERS AND
SENIORS ALSO). I HAVE LIVED ALL AROUND THE METRO AREA AND WOULD
LOVE TO CONDUCT A PARKS TOUR. THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR LAKES AND
PROPERTY WITH BEAUTIFUL, WELL-THOUGHT OUT DEVELOPMENTS. PLEASE
LOOK TO SEE THE IDEAS OF OTHER COMMUNITIES AND USE IT HERE.
THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE YEARS AGO.
I HOPE THAT YOUR EFFORTS INCLUDE MORE BEAUTIFICATION DOWNTOWN.
THE BAR SETTINGS ARE A COMMUNITY EMBARRASSMENT.
WE LOVE PRIOR LAKE AND APPRECIATE ITS VALUE ON PARKS AND
RECREATION. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT ADEQUATE NEIGHBORHOOD NATURAL
AREAS BE MAINTAINED AS HOUSING INCREASES.
POTENTIAL FOR A FIRST-CLASS PARK SYSTEM. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT
FIRST STEP.
LAKE FRONT PARK NEEDS A NICER BEACH--TOO MANY WEEDS AND MUCK.
SAND POINT NEEDS A CLEANER BEACH AREA.
I LIVE IN THE SUNSET HILLS AREA. THIS PARK IS VERY SLOW IN
DEVELOPING. THE KIDS CAN'T PLAY ON THE GRASS FIELD, SINCE IT IS
UNEVEN AND SCATTERED WITH ROCKS AND CONCRETE CHUNKS. EXTENSIVE
GRADING AND SEEDING IS NEEDED. NEEDS BASEBALL FIELD, FOOTBALL
FIELD, VOLLEYBALL COURT, RINK FOR SKATING, PLUS LIGHTING.
TENNIS COURT WOULD ALSO BE GREAT. WOULD LIKE A PLAN TO
INCORPORATE THESE FACILITIES WITHIN TWO YEARS OR SOONER.
SINCE BROOKSVILLE HILLS PARK IS ON THE MAP AND HAS BEEN
DESIGNATED A PARK, I REALLY FEEL THIS AREA SHOULD BE DEVELOPED
FIRST, TOP PRIORITY, AS IT IS TRULY ALL WEEDS AND UNWANTED
GRASSES. MY OPINION IS THAT IT BEST BE KEPT AS A NATURE PARK,
BUT IN ORDER FOR ANYONE TO ENJOY IT, THE WEEDS NEED TO BE
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CONTROLLED ON A REGUIAR BASIS.
WITH THE GROWTH PRIOR LAKE WILL BE EXPERIENCING IN THE FUTURE
YEARS, A VERY REAL NEED FOR A NETWORK OF RUNNING, HIKING, AND
WALKING TRAILS EXISTS. THE TREND IN RECREATION IS NOT IN
ISOLATED PARKS BUT IN INTERCONNECTED AREAS OF DIFFERENT
RECREATION.
PRESSURE THE COUNTY TO IMPROVE THE ROAD SHOULDERS TO MAKE THEM
ADEQUATE FOR WALKING, JOGGING, AND BIKING.
WE DON'T NEED A TEEN CENTER, COMMUNITY CENTER, OR INDOOR ICE
RINK. WE DON'T NEED A SWIMMING POOL WHEN WE HAVE A 7-MILE LONG
IAKE. LAKE FRONT PARK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FOR ITS NATURAL
BEAUTY AND AS A PRESERVE. LEAVE IT THE WAY IT IS. IT'S
BEAUTIFUL. DON'T DESTROY IT. I APPROVE OF PURCHASING LAND IF IT
CAN BE DEVELOPED INTO A TRAIL SYSTEM.
PRIOR LAKE SEEMS TO BE REALLY BEHIND THE TIMES IN THE AREAS OF
WALKING, HIKING, AND BIKING TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. PRIOR
LAKE HAS ENOUGH BALL AND ICE SPORTS FACILITIES. WHAT WE NEED
ARE TRAILS OFF THE HIGH TRAFFIC ROADWAYS. THERE ARE MANY NICE
PARKS BUT THEY ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS WITHOUT A CAR.
SNOW AND BIKE TRAILS ALONGSIDE THE MAIN HIGHWAYS ARE TOO
DANGEROUS. USE THE OLD RAILROAD LINES FOR TRAILS. PURCHASE THE
RIGHT OF WAY WITH POSSIBLY OTHER COUNTIES. USE COUNTY POLICING
OF SYSTEM. PUT IN STOP LIGHTS AT CROSSINGS. HAVE THREE LANES,
ONE FOR SNOW OR BIKE USE, ONE FOR ROLLER SKATING, AND ONE FOR
PEDESTRIAN USE.
PLEASE DO AS MUCH FOR GETTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY INTO THIS
TOWN AS YOU DO FOR UPGRADING AND EXPANDING THE PARK SYSTEM.
YES, PARKS ARE IMPORTANT, BUT SO ARE INDUSTRIAL PARKS, WHICH
WOULD LOWER HOMEOWNERS TAXES. HOW LONG ARE THE HOMEOWNERS GOING
TO CARRY THIS TAX BURDEN?
I WOULD NOT MIND INCREASED TAXES IF THAT IS WHAT IT TAKES TO GET
COMPLETE PAVED BIKE TRAILS AND OTHER NEEDED IMPROVEMENT.
HOWEVER, I WOULD BE STRONGLY OPPOSED TO A UTILITY BILL FRANCHISE
FEE BECAUSE I USE AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS AND
ELECTRICITY BOTH AT HOME (I HAVE A POOL) AND IN MY BUSINESS (A
RESTAURANT). I FEEL THIS WOULD BE UNFAIR AS I WOULD PAY A HIGH
AMOUNT FOR MY USAGE OF THE PARKS.
ALL IN ALL I THINK THE PARK SYSTEM IS ADEQUATE.
IF THE CITY IS GOING TO BUY ADDITIONAL LAND, LET'S BUY LAND THAT
IS CHEAPER TO BUY, NOT GOOD FARM LAND THAT SELL FOR PREMIUM
PRICES. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE CITY BUY THE SWAMP LAND ALONG
HIGHWAY 13 (BOTH SIDES) EAST AND WEST BETWEEN FRANKLIN TRAIL AND
THE NEW COUNTY ROAD (FOUR LANE). THERE COULD BE SOFTBALL,
BASEBALL, SOCCER, AND FOOTBALL FIELDS AND TENNIS COURTS IN
THERE, WHICH WOULD BE A LOT NICER AREA TO LOOK AT THAN A SWAMP.
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION #26:
WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT FOR DOWNTOWN PRIOR IAKE. PLUS, THE LAND
SHOULD BE CHEAPER.
I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN. ONE ISSUE IS
THE NEED FOR BIKE PATHS. TOO MANY CHILDREN ARE RIDING ON
HIGHWAY 13 AND 12. IT'S HARD FOR KIDS TO GET FROM ONE POINT TO
ANOTHER WITHOUT CROSSING VERY BUSY TRAFFIC AREAS.
TAKE THE MONEY ALLOTTED FOR SNOW REMOVAL ON CITY STREETS DURING
THE SLOW SNOW YEARS AND USE THIS FOR PARK AND REC SVS (SEE NO.
23--REDUCE LEVEL OF OTHER CITY SVS).
PRIOR LAKE IS BICYCLE-WALKER-JOGGER UNFRIENDLY. WE NEED SAFE
PATHWAYS AND TRAILS AWAY FROM TRAFFIC ESPECIALLY FROM TOWN ALL
THE WAY TO CLEARY LAKE.
ENJOYED WALKING LAKEFRONT PARK TRAILS UNTIL WAS PURSUED FOR A
SHORT DISTANCE BY A STRANGE MAN. BETTER DEVELOPED TRAILS WOULD
PROMOTE MORE USAGE AND POSSIBLY SAFER WALKS.
WOULD LIKE TO SEE FORMAL FLOWER GARDEN AT LAKEFRONT PARK AND
SIDEWALK TO THE BEACH AREA AT SAND POINT BEACH--FOR SAFETY.
SAND POINT NEEDS A FISHING DOCK AND MORE TREES. ADDITIONAL
REVENUE FOR PARK AND REC SVS WILL COME AS CITY POPULATION
INCREASES. POLISH THE PARKS WE HAVE BEFORE YOU MOVE ONTO THE
NEXT PHASE OF PURCHASING LAND.
WOULD LIKE BASKETBALL COURTS AT IAKEFRONT PARK. ALSO, CARS
TRAVEL TOO FAST ON 21 SOUTH OVER BRIDGE. THIS ROAD SHOULD HAVE
A SIDEWALK, NICE LIGHTING, TREES OR SHRUBS, AND THE AREA AROUND
THE BRIDGE SHOULD BECOME A PUBLIC PARK. THIS AREA IS THE
REASON I MOVED TO PRIOR LAKE. SPEED LIMITS SHOULD BE REDUCED.
MAKE THIS AREA QUAINT AND HOMEY. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH PUBLIC
ACCESS TO LAKE FOR FISHING, CAMPING, PICNICING, ETC.
PROPERTY TAXES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS HAVE US SO ANGRY I'M SCARED
TO WANT ANYTHING. OVER 50 PERCENT (AFTER TAX) OF OUR SECOND
WAGE EARNER'S WAGES ARE PAID TO JUST PROPERTY TAX. OUR RESPONSE
ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES HAS GREATLY INFLUENCED AND CAMOUFLAGED OUR
FEELINGS REGARDING PROPOSED OR DESIRED IMPROVEMENT. TO SAY
ANYTHING ELSE WOULD BE NOT GIVING YOU THE TRUTH.
WOULD LIKE SOME BIKE AND HIKING TRAILS. TAXES ARE HIGH NOW.
NEED TO CUT SOMETHING ELSE IF WE EXPAND IN THIS AREA.
STRONGLY SUPPORT CITYWIDE SYSTEM OF WALKING AND BIKING TRAILS
BECAUSE OF SAFETY REASONS FOR OUR CHILDREN. SHOULD BE TOP
PRIORITY. WE ALSO NEED SAFE WALKWAYS TO THESE FACILITIES.
I HAVE SUPPORTED ALL THE NEW SCHOOLS IN OUR DISTRICT. ALSO,
HAVE SEEN PRIOR LAKE GROW AND DEVELOP. BUT PLEASE DON'T RAISE
OUR TAXES SO MUCH THAT A SENIOR CITIZEN HAS TO GIVE UP THEIR
HOME BEFORE THEY ARE DISABLED. TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS ON THE LAKE
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COMMENTS FROM QUESTION '26:
IS OUTRAGEOUS.
I THINK A SMALL BAND SHELL--SIMlLAR TO THE ONE IN CHASKA WOULD
BE GREAT. ANYTHING TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
WE NEED TENNIS COURTS LOCATED AWAY FROM RESIDENTIAL AREAS DUE TO
CONSTANT NOISE. NEED MORE COURTS IN OTHER LOCATIONS. TOO MUCH
DISTURBANCE IN THE PARKS AFTER 10 PM. THIS INCLUDES MOTOR
VEHICLES (EXHIBITION DRIVING, VEHICLES WITHOUT MUFFLERS, LOUD
RADIOS). GAMES PLAYED ON ACTIVITY FIELDS TOO LOUD AFTER 10 PM.
TENNIS COURTS LIGHTS ARE ON UNTIL AFTER 11 PM, WHICH IS TOO LATE
FOR THOSE HAVING TO WORK EARLY IN THE MORNING.
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS WOULD BE NICE AND EASY TO SET UP. THE
NEAREST ONES ARE AT CLEARY AND YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM. THE
SKATING RINK AT THE WILLOWS PARK IS CLEARED OF SNOW VERY WELL,
BUT IT IS RARELY, IF EVER, RESURFACED AFTER FIRST BEING FLOODED.
IT NEEDS TO BE RE-FLOODED REGULARLY TO STAY FAIRLY SMOOTH.
ALTHOUGH EXPENSIVE, AN INDOOR SKATING RINK WOULD BE A GOOD THING
TO HAVE AS PRIOR LAKE'S POPULATION CONTINUES TO GROW (TOO
RAPIDLY) .
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
1990 SURVEY RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
AS PREPARED BY THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ARTHUR SCHOOT, CHAIRMAN
KATHE ABRAMS
ANTHONY ANDERSON
MICHAEL BABCOCK
DOUG BERENS
RONALD CEMINSKY
BILL HANSON
PATRICK HEANEY
KATHY SMITH
DANIEL WEHRS
SUBMITTED TO
THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 17, 1990
THE PROCESS
The City of Prior Lake Parks
formed in October of 1989. The
established by the City Council,
community that would serve in
Council on Parks and Recreation
would be the "eyes and ears" of
into the future direction of the
Advisory Committee was initially
purpose of the committee, as
was to be a cross-section of the
an advisory capacity to the city
Department matters. The PAC
the community in providing input
Park System for Prior Lake.
During the initial stages of the Committee, several meetings
were held to discuss all aspects of the Park System. From these
meetings, it was determined that the Committee could not really
formulate a plan of action until they had citizen input from the
residents. In February, 1990, Art Schoot, PAC Chair, and Bill
Mangan, Director of Parks and Recreation, appeared before the
City Council to recommend that the PAC conduct a survey of the
residents of Prior Lake to find out where their interests lie.
The City Council was very receptive to the survey instrument idea
and the PAC proceeded to design and administer the survey.
The Parks Advisory Committee continued to meet to gather
information concernin~ the survey format, types of questions
asked, who should recelve the survey, and other administrative
details. In April of 1990, the PAC finished the design of the
survey and it was presented to the City Council for review and
input. After considerable discussion and some minor changes, it
was recommended that the entire community (homeowners and rental
units) be given the survey. The survey and an accompanying
stamped, self-addressed envelope would be mailed to all residents
based on the City's sewer and water billing list. This would
assure that all residents had an opportunity to provide input by
filling out the survey.
After that Council meeting, the PAC continued to "massage"
the survey instrument based on Council and staff review. The
survey was finished and approved by the PAC and in July, 1990,
the survey was mailed to the residents. The total number of
surveys mailed or distributed ended up being 3,554. This
included the number of surveys mailed as well as those
distributed to apartments and rental units.
In August, 1990, the PAC met weekly to tabulate the results
of the survey. This was a very tedious task and the manual
tabulation was going very slow as well as being counter
productive. The PAC recommended that staff tabulate the results
on the computer and hire a data entry person to enter the
results. This would allow the PAC to pull information of value
from the survey by being able to cross reference different items
within the survey to be able to draw conclusions. The results
were entered into the computer in September, 1990. The PAC
reviewed the survey data in October and November of 1990 and
presented their recommendations to the city Council on December
17, 1990.
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THE SURVEY
with help from other communities who had recently conducted
their own surveys, the Parks Advisory Committee was able to draft
a rather simple, yet comprehensive, survey instrument. The
survey ended up bein~ two pages (both sides) including a map for
the residents to 1ndicate which neighborhood they lived in.
There were 3,554 surveys distributed and a phenomenal mail in
return of 1,106 which was a 31% return!
The City of Prior Lake was mapped of into the twenty
different neighborhoods as the residents perceived where they
lived. Each of the neighborhoods returned the survey with the
range being as low as 8 returns (Raspberry Woods) to as high as
111 returns (Fish Point Park). Over 100 returned surveys were
left blank for this question.
In terms of which Community Parks were used, all of the
Community Parks have been used by the residents with Sand Point
Beach receiving 539 tallies followed by Lakefront Park (523),
Memorial Park (479), The Pond (368), Neighborhood Parks (318),
and Watzl's Point Beach (177).
When asked what activities members of their household
participate in, it is very apparent that our residents are a very
active group! There were 36 different activities listed and
there were responses for all 36 plus some other activities that
weren't listed! However, leading the responses in terms of
active participants was walking and jogging (770) followed
closely by swimming (750), fishing (634), reading (633), biking
(624), boating (617), and golf (510). The rest of the activities
all received tallies with 52 responses under the other category.
Question #6 on the survey asked the respondents to rate the
maintenance and upkeep of park facilities. Almost 70% (700) of
those responding felt that the maintenance and upkeep was
adequate with 272 feeling that there needs to be improvement in
this area. There were 39 responses that thought that Prior Lake
parks and facilities were neglected.
When the residents were asked to respond to adequacy of
existin~ facilities or whether new facilities were needed, the
new fac1lities needed category prpvided tremendous insight into
what is needed in the community from the residents perspective.
When combining the tallies as listed, trails (nature, walking,
biking, and fitness) received the largest response. When
combined, trails ended up with 1,333 tallies from those
responding. Of those responding, walking and biking trails
received the most tallies with 560 with fitness trails (389) and
nature trails (384) very close behind. The next largest category
was those facilities that would be included in a Community
Center with 1,229 tallies. These activities would include a teen
center (431), Community Center (325), ice arena (306), and
swimming pool (167). Interestingly, an outdoor pool received 392
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tallies which is significant in that Prior Lake is a lake
community.
When asked to prioritize future development in our community
parks (Lakefront, Sand Point Beach, Memorial, and The Pond) the
number one priority for all but Memorial Park was walkin9 and
biking trails. At Memorial Park, trails were the second prlority
behind play equipment (which already exists). For all of the
Community Parks, the top four priorities as established by those
responding were trails (#1), play equipment (#2), tennis courts
(#3), and skating rinks (#4). This response is yet another
indication by the residents that trails and walkways have
significant importance to them.
As the Park Comprehensive Plan is being updated, there was
considerable interest on the part of the Parks Advisory Committee
to find out how the general public feels about the preservation
of wetlands, slopes and marshes. This question was asked as part
of the survey and an overwhelming 74% of those responding to this
question felt th~t the city should acquire and preserve
wetlands, creek valleys, swales, and natural, wooded areas and
incorporate those areas into the park system. There were 918
respondents to this question and 677 supported this philosophy.
One of the areas the Parks Advisory Committee wanted to
address in the survey was to be able to get a "feel" from the
community as to their attitude toward a "cit~ide system" of
walking and biking trails. Many of the Commlttee members felt
very strongly about the need for trails and walkways but they
felt that this should be checked out by the survey. When that
question was presented in the survey, there were 536 who strongly
supported this system, 273 who supported this item, 134 were
neutral, and 43 and 41 respectively who opposed or strongly
opposed a citywide trail system. 79% of the respondents either
strongly supported or supported the "citywide system" of trails
and walkways. This item received the most support of any of the
items on the survey.
Again, when ranking the importance of park system components
as to their relative importance to the respondent, trails
achieved the highest ranking with 684 tallies for community
trails. Nature trails finished second in importance with 586
tallies. Natural areas, wetlands, and slopes finished third in
importance to the responders with 585. When community trails
were separated out, trails linking parks, neighborhoods, and
schools finished on top with 589 tallies of importance followed
very closely by trails along Highway 13, County Roads 44, 42, and
21 with 542 tallies.
When asked what the residents like best about their park
system, the general concensus was that they are clean, they are
available, convenient, well maintained, and accessible.
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When asked what they like least about the park s~stem the
general comments were not enough trails, poorly mainta1ned, lack
of shelters, and too many dogs running loose.
When asked what do they like best
activities offered, they respondents
fact that we do have programs, summer
diversity, and quality.
When asked what they like least about recreation activities,
respondents answered with lack of trails, tennis courts, teen
programs, community center, not enough offerings, and programs
are too costly.
about the recreation
liked the diversity, the
playground and totlot,
The Parks Advisory Committee wanted to inform the public
about how much of their tax dollar goes for parks and recreation
services and then ask if they would like to see that support
increased, left the same, or decreased. There were 857 responses
to this questions and 304 (36%) felt that support should be
increased: 504 (59%) felt the support should be left the same;
and 49 (6%) felt that the support given parks and recreation
services should be decreased.
If the respondent felt there should be an increase in
financial su~port, they were asked their preference. 147 checked
an increase 1n property taxes: 52 checked initiation of franchise
fees: 256 checked a park referendum: 70 checked reduce level of
other City services: and 18 checked other and most filled in user
fees.
Of those responding, there were 1055 people under the age of
19 livin9 in households, 147 respondents were between 20 and 24:
575 were 1n households between the ages of 25 and 34: 593 persons
in households between the ages of 35 and 44; 322 in households
between the ages of 45 and 54: 140 in households between the ages
of 55 and 64: and 126 were in households of those responding over
the age of 65.
When the respondents were asked how long they have lived in
Prior Lake, 114 have lived here less than two years: 213
respondents have lived in Prior Lake from 3 to 5 years: 175
respondents have lived here for 6 to 10 years; and, somewhat of a
surprise, 414 of the respondents have lived here for more than 10
years.
The survey did provide a place for the respondents to add any
additional comments. At the end of the survey, space was left
for these comments and the public certainly did respond. There
were 42 pages of single-spaced comments that the residents did
provide. Many of the comments thanked the Parks Advisory
Committee and the Mayor for the opportunity to participate in the
survey: many of the comments related to being taxed too high
already and they don't need more: many comments encouraged the
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city to put trails and walkways throughout the city before
someone gets hurt or killed; many thought that the system was
well maintained while others thought that we lack maintenance in
our park system. AS mentioned previously, there are 42 typed,
single-spaced pages of comments that will be on file in the Parks
and Recreation Department.
The survey is of tremendous value to the Parks Advisory
Committee when trying to formulate the future direction of our
Parks System. There is now a working document that can be used
for future planning by the PAC and staff. This is something that
has never been done by the Parks and Recreation Department and,
while there really wasn't too many surprises, all of the
information either has been, or will be, addressed in the future
by the Parks Advisory Committee or by staff.
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THE RECOMMENDATIONS
In their meetings of October and November of 1990, the Parks
Advisory Committee have analyzed the data of the Parks Survey and
have determined the following prioritized findings:
1. A citywide system of trails and walkways are of the highest
priorit~ of those who responded to the survey. The reasons
for tralls and walkways being necessary to the community was
that of safety---the residents of our community do not feel
safe walking in the street or along Highway 13; the children
are not safe while walking or biking to schools or the
librar~; there is no safe running/jogging path in our
communlty that people can use for fitness: and there are no
trails or walkways in our park system that people can use to
simply enjoy nature.
2. Athletic field improvements became the second priority of
the Parks Advisory Committee. Irrigation of existing
fields would improve turf and soil conditions: if the Park
System had regulation soccer fields, tournaments could be
conducted which would generate revenue for the community; the
City of Prior Lake does not have any lighted softball or
football/soccer fields: there should be warning tracks around
the softball fields: all of these improvements were very high
on the list of comments as submitted by the respondents.
3. The Parks Advisory Committee's third priority is athletic
field expansion. A real problem exists in using neighborhood
parks for summer youth softball/baseball due to the fact
that there is no parking. This means that people park in the
street resulting in the neighborhood becoming very congested
causing complaints from those areas. There are no regulation
soccer fields in the community which are required by league
rules. There is not enough baseball/softball fields to meet
demand. This past summer, there were almost 2,000 youth
involved in softball, baseball, or soccer and not enough
fields available. There are no tennis courts within the Park
S~stem. The only courts available to the public are at the
Hlgh School.
4. with the high response given to Community Center kinds of
activities, the Parks Advisory Committee will have to
address the need for some kind of multi-purpose facility.
The Committee feels that there were many respondents who
checked the need for new facilities in the areas of teen
center, physical fitness, swimming pool, theater, and indoor
ice arena. It has been determined that public school
availability is not an option because the school activities
result in those facilities being at capacity. This is
definitely an area that needs more study and discussion in
the future.
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As a result of these findings the Parks Advisory Committee voted
unanimously for the following recommendation:
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITYWIDE TRAIL SYSTEM. THAT STAFF BE
UTILIZED TO DESIGN THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN OF THE TRAIL SYSTEM
AND THAT THE ACTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS BE
COMPLETED "IN-HOUSE" WITH THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. THE
CONCEPTUAL TRAIL PLAN WOULD BE COMPREHENSIVE IN NATURE
LINKING NEIGHBORHOODS WITH PUBLIC FACILITIES AND RETAIL
AREAS. ONCE THE PLAN IS DESIGNED AND COST ESTIMATES ARE
DETERMINED, THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE WILL STUDY AND
RECOMMEND METHODS OF FUNDING SUCH AS REFERENDUM, TRAIL
DEDICATION, PRIVATE FUNDING AND/OR GENERAL FUND BALANCE.
IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT A TIMEFRAME BE ESTABLISHED OF
COMPLETION OF THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN BY MARCH 1, 1991, WITH
DESIGN PLANS BEING COMPLETED BY JUNE 1, 1991.
It was the consensus of the Parks Advisorv Committee that the
design of the Comprehensive Trail System 1S critical. Public
facilities such as parks, neighborhoods, schools, and retail
businesses should all be incorporated into the plan so as to make
the trail "comprehensive". Once we have a quality project
designed, then the Parks Advisory Committee will work diligently
toward making the Comprehensive Trail System a reality. Funding
alternatives as discussed include a Park Referendum, Capital
Outlay, General Fund Balance, civic groups and organizations, and
private funding methods.
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