HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 20, 1996
1996 CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 20, 1996
Areas for Refinement
· Better reconnaissance of community position and values on Park and
Recreation issues.
· Better understanding of the park system we are seeking (i.e., the target).
· Better understanding of City Council position on issues, especially
referendum.
Training;
. Chairing a meeting training.
. Bylaw review.
. Better orientation for new committee members.
. Joint meeting.
. Visit other park systems.
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1996 CITY COUNCIL TOP PRIORITY GOALS
Adopted February 5, 1996
The following are the City Council's top priorities for completion. They are not listed in priority
order.
. Complete revision of Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Code.
. Review Park funding mechanism, direct necessary changes and plan for use of funds
including plans for acquiring land for future community parks.
. Initiate annexation process.
. Adopt a 1997 General Fund Budget which provides needed services with minimum
net tax increase considering valuation growth.
. Update Mission Statement, Vision, Vision Elements and Tactical Action Plans for
1996.
. Approve Lakefront Park master plan.
. Receive the following revised or new ordinances: (a) Snowmobile, (b) Animal
Control, and (c) Cigarette License.
. Sell at least two acres of business park property.
. Identify Fire Station II property and negotiate for acquisition.
. With the assistance of the City Attorney review and modify as appropriate one
chapter of the City Code bi-monthly and any related policies to bring them up to date.
. Identify and pursue at least two ways for the City and Dakota Community to
cooperate for our mutual benefit.
. Conduct annual meetings with: School Board, Watershed Board, Townships and
Scott County to discuss issues of mutual importance.
. Provide direction to Advisory Bodies by meeting with them at least once a year.
. Consider completion of Scientific Survey of Prior Lake taxpayers to receive feedback
on city services..
. Successfully support initiation of one or more of the following projects: Wensmann,
Priordale or Drive In Theater property.
. To the extent possible, conclude Collective Bargaining Agreements expeditiously and
approve updated Person...el Policy.
. Prepare a list of businesses in Prior Lake and those we would like to encourage to
move here.
. Request that the US Postal Service make the Prior Lake zip code contiguous with city
boundaries.
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1996
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
PARKS ADVISORY CONllv1ITTEE
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 5, 1996
1. REVIEW A1"'ID w1AKE RECO'NTh1ENDA TIONS TO THE CITY
COUNCIL REGARDING THE REVISION OF PARK
ORDINA1"JCES AND POLICIES.
A. Review the existing park ordinances and make revisions.
B. Present revisions to the City Attorney for legal opinion.
C. Present the revision to the City Council for approval.
II. COORDINA TE THE LAKEFRONT PARa.X NIASTER PLA1"J AND
PRESENT A FINAL NlASTER PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Conduct a series of public meetings to generate community ideas.
B. Assimilate the community input and prioritize.
C. Recommend a development schedule and funding alternatives.
III. REVIEW AND RECONIMEND THE FIVE YEAR CA::ITAL
Il\1PROVE0IIENT PLAN AND REEV AL UA TE THE CURRENT
P ARK fu~1) TRAIL IMPROVEiVIENT SCHEDULE Al"'ID PLAN
ACCORDINGL Y.
A. Evaluate the current five year capital improvement plan and make appropriate
changes based upon the neighborhood and community needs.
IV. PROVIDE DATA TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE
RECREATIONAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE COtvlNfUNITY.
A. Initiate meetings with specific user groups i.e. P.L.A.Y. and compile statistics
regarding participation in youth sports.
B. Analyze the current athletic field usage and detennine current and future needs.
C. Support efforts to initiate a scientific community survey. Make recommendations
regarding the questions as they relate to Parks and Recreation.
V. REVIE\V THE CURRENT PARK tv1AlNTENANCE STANDARDS
A1"ID RECOtvliVIEND REVISIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Assist the Director and Park Maintenance Supervisor in evaluating the current
maintenance standards and practices and make revisions based upon community
demands and existing resources.
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VI. REVIEW AND RECON11vffiND TO THE CITY COUNCIL PARK
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
A. Evaluate the current park development standards.
B. Establish park development standards based upon community needs, safety,
accessibility, and aesthetics.
VII. REVIEW THE CURRENT FUNDING :MECHANISJ\tfS FOR PARK
DEVELOPNIENT AND ACQUISITION. BASED UPON THE
NEEDS ASSESSJ\1ENT OF THE CONllvfUNITY AND UPDATED
ST A1"IDARDS RECON11vffiND FUNDING AL TE~"JA TIVES TO
THE COUNCIL.
A. Define the future park/trail development, land acquisition, and park upgrade costs
and determine whether or not the existing funding resources will suffice.
B. Determine funding sources currently available i.e. dedication fees, grants, ad
valor, referendum, etc..
C. Make a recommendation to the Council for future funding, taking into consideration
existing resources and alternatives.
VIII. TOUR AT LEAST TWO OTHER PARK SYSTEMS WHICH
EXEJ\tfPLIFY THE "TARGET" WE ARE SEEKING.
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PRIOR LAKE ATHLETICS FOR YOUTH
(P.L.A.Y.)
PARTICIPANT NUMBERS
85/86
90/91 i1L9.2 92/93 93/94 94/95 95/96
Baseball I Softball:
Basketball:
Football:
800
150
230
1,043
278
200
840 1,178 1,094 1,194 1,300
302 302 325 457 535
275 268 302 300 350
P.L.A.Y. PARTICIPANT NUMBERS
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YEAR
PLA YMA T.XLS5/6/96
Soccer
(Boys and Girls)
PRIOR LAKE SOCCER CLUB
PARTICIPANT NUMBERS
91l9.2 92/93 93/94 i4/95
373 399 426 455
SOCCER PARTICIPATION NUMBERS
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DANCE PROGRAM
HISTORICAL COMPARISON
Actual Actual Actual
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PARTICIPANTS 209 217 225
REVENUES $59,493.00 $71,428.00 $73,194.25
EXPENDITURES $57,894.31 $64,965.14 $66,549.57
Surplus /(Shortfall) $1.598.69 $6,462.86 $6,644.68
2.8% 9.9% 10.0%
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IMPORTANT NOTE: THE DANCE STUDIO RENTAL FEES. WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE
EXPENDITURES. ACCOUNT FOR NEARLY ONE-THIRD OF THE OVERALL EXPENDITURES FOR
THE DANCE PROGRAM. THOSE YEARLY FEES ARE LISTED BELOW.
Dance Studio Rent
$18.000.00
$20.000.00
$22,000.00
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$24,000.00
PARKS BOND REEERENDUM ITEMS
LAKE FRONT PARK DEVELOPMENT $2,000,000.00
This park development would coincide with the Lakefront Park Master Plan which was
developed by the community and the Parks Advisory Committee and approved by the City
Council. The plan includes improved access and parking, a large playground, and multi-purpose
building. This building would serve as a warming house, concessions, restrooms, and natural
resources education center. Trails would be expanded and improved. A Community Bandstand
is also included in the plan. Baseball and Soccer fields would be upgraded. Also included in the
plan are Tennis Courts, Sand Volleyball, Scenic Overlooks, and the Kop's Historical Farm. The
plan also includes the preservation and management of the natural resources within the park.
Copies of the plan are available at the Library and City Hall.
KOP FARM ACQUISITION $ 300,000.00
Acquisition of the Kop Farm is critical to the ultimate design of Lakefront Park. The Farm
would be maintained as an historical farm which would be programmed by the Parks and
Recreation Department. Potential programming would include Holiday Events, Historical
Education Programs, Heritage Festivals, and Community Events. The property is also necessary
to provide improved access to the park.
COMMUNITY PARK LAND ACQUISITION $1,000,000.00
Approximately 80 - 100 acres of land is necessary to construct the community park which is
described below.
COMMUNITY PARK DEVELOPMENT $2,000,000.00
This cost would include the construction of adult and youth athletic fields. Four adult softball
fields, two combination youth/adult ball fields, two youth baseball fields, one youth/adult
baseball field, and four soccer fields. Athletic fields would include lights and irrigation and the
softball and baseball fields would include fencing. With the development of the adult softball
fields at a new community park the fields at The Pond's would be turned over to the youth
program. The development of this community park would serve the community needs for the
next 15-20 years. This would also relieve the pressure on the neighborhood parks, which are
currently being used for organized games. This park would also include space for a future picnic
facility, playground, and trails.
LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTER $2,500,000.00
The Prior Lake Library needs to expand in order to meet the needs of the community. The
current Library building is a retrofitted bank building and does not meet A.D.A. standards
(Americans With Disabilities Act). Also included in the design of this building would be a
dance studio and community room. Prior Lake conducts a very popular dance program at the
Priordale Mall. With uncertainty of the future of the Mall it would be beneficial to construct a
dance studio space. Revenues which are now being used for rent at the Mall could help offset
the operating costs of the Library and Resource Center. Space would also be included in this
facility to conduct community events and meetings. This community space would be jointly
used by the City and the Library.
TOTAL
$7,800,000.00
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