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Home My WebLink About2004-03-22 PRC Packet ~ . ~illwate~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~ STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE MARCH 22, 2004 The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, March 22, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 216 N. 4th Street. AGENDA 1. Approval of February 23,2004 Minutes 2. Public Hearing - Purchase ofMunkelwitz Property 3. Skateboard Activity - Michael McGlone 4. Request for Basketball Court in Settler's Glen Area 5. Pioneer Park Use Requests 6. Other Business CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 . CITY OF STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Present: Mike Polehna, Chair Linda Amrein, Paul Donna, Rob McGarry and Sandy Snellman Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell Several students from Stillwater Area High School and a journalism student from Normandale Community College Absent: Dawn Flinn and Council Representative Gary Kriesel Mr. Polehna called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Approval of minutes: Ms. Snellman questioned whether the reference to Frisbee in the discussion of the Recreation Center on page I should be Ultimate Frisbee, rather than open Frisbee. Ms. Snellman also pointed out a mistake in the spelling of Paula Laidig's name on page 2. Ms. Snellman said she thought Ms. Flinn had made the motion to adjourn the Jan. 26 meeting at 8:30 p.m., and the motion was seconded by herself. It was decided that Ms. Snellman likely made the motion to approve the minutes of Nov. 24, with the motion seconded by Ms. Amrein. Mr. McGarry, seconded by Ms. Snellman, moved approval of the Jan. 26, 2004, minutes as corrected; motion passed unanimously. Recreation Center rates Mr. Donna asked whether an expense sheet had been provided as requested. Mr. Russell said that information had not been provided. Members expressed a concern about approving the rates without having the expense information available to justify any increases. Mr. McGarry said he was especially concerned with the proposed increase in fees for ice time. Mr. Polehna recommended tabling the matter until the Board is provided with the requested information regarding expenses. Ms. Amrein suggested informing Mr. Brady that if he has to bid ice time before this issue is resolved, he should inform users that there is a possibility rates will be increased for the 2004-05 season. No action was taken. Partnership opportunities with School District 834 Mr. Russell and Mr. Polehna updated members on the meeting with the School District and City of Stillwater officials. Mr. Russell said specifics were not discussed; the meeting was more to gauge the City's interest in participating in a joint venture to construct some type of community center. Mr. Polehna said the School District is losing its space for the Early Childhood Family Education programs and is looking for a 50,000 square-foot space. A possible location is the land the City gave to the state of Minnesota for possible construction of an Armory/community center at the Recreation Center site. Ms. Amrein asked whether the City should take the lead in the project. Mr. Polehna asked if the National Guard would be a willing participant in such a project. Mr. Russell said the City continually hears that a new Armory in Stillwater is a high priority, but noted that that decision is a political process. Mr. Polehna suggested checking back with School District officials to see where the District is at in the process. Mr. Russell will talk with Community Education Director Doris Karls and check on the status of the National Guard Armory and report back at the March meeting. Other items · Mac Barlass, representing the Stillwater Lions Club, was present to discuss the Lion's Club project of replacing the plaque which was taken from the flag pole in Lowell Park some 15 years ago. The Lions Club donated the original plaque to the City in 1940. Mr. Barlass referenced a photo, the only record of what the original plaque looked like. Mr. Barlass noted that the Lions Club logo on the original was incorrect, "appreciation" was spelled incorrectly, and there was an unusual usage of the word "benefactions." There was some discussion as to whether the Board would like to have the new plaque replicate the original or whether the spelling/word usage should be corrected on the new piece. Ms. Amrein said it would be nice to duplicate the original plaque, with an explanation of the original included on a new piece. Ms. Snellman also said she would like the original replicated as much as possible. Ms. Amrein asked whether the Heritage Preservation Commission would have any thoughts on the issue. Mr. Russell noted that a similar issue arose regarding the Battle Hollow memorial - some consider the words on the original to be inappropriate while others favor retaining the historical character of the original. Mr. Barlass said the Lions head on the original plaque has nothing to do with the actual Lions Club logo. Therefore, that will be changed on the new plaque. He also said there is no movement among Club members to change the spelling on the new plaque. , Mr. Barlass will keep the Board informed of the progress on the project. · Mr. Russell referred to correspondence from Xcel Energy requesting the replacement of some underground piping at Lily Lake. Members had no concerns regarding the request. · Mr. Russell said a representative of the Salvation Army appeared at a recent City Council meting to update the Council on improvements to the Graffiti Teen Center skate park. He said he would try to get someone to appear to update the Board on the facility. · Mr. Polehna asked about the status of the old parks building on Greeley Street. Mr. Russell said there had been some talk of using the building for equipment storage. Mr. Polehna suggested the building is an "eyesore" and ought to be tom down. · Mr. Polehna asked about the status of the Board's work plan of preparing a master plan for one park each year, specifically referring to a park in the Legends area. Mr. Russell said master plans have been completed for parks in the Legends, Liberty and Crossings area. Mr. Polehna pointed out the trails by the Nolde development at the southwest end of Long Lake have not been completed and the drainage is bad. Mr. Russell said that portion of the trail system is supposed to be completed. . Mr. Polehna asked about the Brown's Creek area, whether it was going to be a Frisbee course or a prairie. Mr. Russell said the prairie has been cut and corridors will be mowed for the Frisbee course. Mr. Russell said he would like to have the ski/walking trails in Brown's Creek mowed on a regular basis to provide for a better trail base. Ms. Snellman, seconded by Mr. Donna, moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary r illwater '~ ---.~ -- ~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA J NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURCHASE OF MUNKELWITZ PROPERlY Notice is hereby given that the Parks Board of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota will meet on Monday, March 22,2004, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, to gain citizens input on a proposed Outdoor Recreation Grant application to purchase the Munkelwitz Property located at 8270 Neal Avenue North for a Ball Park and Open Space. All persons wishing to be heard with reference to this request will be heard at this meeting. Steve Russell Community Development Director Published: March 11, 2004 CITY HAll: 216 NORTH FOURTH STillWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 The Salvation Army Northern Division 5~rior Aveliue . Roseville, MN 55113-2714. Ph:651.746.3400 . Fax:651.746.3410 . Web:www.thesalarmy,com \ Steve Russell Community Development Director City of Stillwater 216 N 4th St. Stillwater, MN 55082 The Salvation Army Founded in 1865 by William Booth Dear Mr. Russell, This is a request to meet with the Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board on March 22, 2004, as suggested at the City Council meeting that The Salvation Army made a presentation about the Graffiti Skate Park. The Salvation Army, through its staff in Stillwater, would like to be involved with the city in collaborative efforts and events involving skateboard activities in Stillwater. Thanks you for this opportunity and we look forward to meeting with you. ~]] M-- Michael McGlone Assistant Director of Social Services 651-746-3542 cc: Terry Hildebrandt Major Daniel Sjogren Divisional Commander 2445 Prior Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113-2711 Ph: 651.746.3400 . Web: www,thesalarmy,con Kenneth Baillie Territorial Cammander Mi~~ael )l1cGl~nt TwinOt/es SflClol Service. Heat ~hore Dircedo John Larsson General Direct: 651.746.354 1.800,842,7279 Ext. 3542 . Fax: 6~1.746.354 email: mike_mcglone@USC.salvatlonarmy.or February 23,2004 To Whom It May Concern: I have been a Stillwater resident for the past fourteen years, My family and I just built a new home in the Settlers Glen development off Manning and 80th street. My new address is 3320 Webster Court behind my house there is a common park area for the development. At the end of last summer plans were moving ahead to build a softball and soccer field in the park. It is my intention to request that you also consider putting a basketball court in the park as well, I spoke to one of the committee members and he informed me that there had been discussions about a basketball court, but he didn't know where the issue stood at the present time, I have four children ages 16,12,7 & 3, my 16 and 12 year old son's play basketball for their schools as well as the Stillwater traveling program, By all means my family would get great usage of a court, Looking at the makeup of the families already living in this development. It appears that the wide range of age would certainly justify having a court. I am positive that it would be well accepted and utilized by all. It is my understanding that there is a planning meeting scheduled for March 2211d, I plan on attending the meeting and would be interested to hear the opinion of committee members regarding the possibility of a basketball court, Please make this a topic of discussion for this next scheduled meeting, Thank you for your consideration, Ivan Franklin 3320 Webster Court Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-9127 Samson Den Lepcha 14806 58th Street #2- Oak Park Heights, MN 455082 (65i)-436-2603 [school] (651)-269-7259 [home] Park Board City Hali , 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 MN 55082 March 14, 2004 HE: Waiver o!lBand shell rental fee Dear Park Board Members, My name is Samson Den Lepcha, resident of Oak Park Heights, I am a Montessori Educator at 81. Croix Academy and was awarded the Washington County outstanding Center based caregiver or the year 2003. I have written many songs for children to inspire them to observe what J s happening around them as the seasons change. 1 also have songs about family & friends that children love singing in my class. There is a great need for the songs like mine for today's children. So, I would like to take my songs and music to a wider community by performing in Parks and other Venues. I would like to perform Children's music fur I hour at 7pm, at the Pioneer Park Band shell, if you could kindly waive the Band shell rental fees. . The dates that I would like to perform are as following; l\lay 1 s\ 2004 June 5th, 2004 July 3rd, 2004 August 7th, 2904 September _4t\ 2004 October 2nd, 2004 BavJ,<5 ~ tl 7pm-8pm - D~ 7pm-8pm - epu'" 7pm-8pm - '0~ 7pm-8pm - rJO 7pm-8pm - O~ 7pm-8pm _ ~ Thanking you aU, + Pig's Eye View* METRO PEOPLE Teacher sees music as means to early learning BY .MARY DIVINE Pioneer Press Samson Den Lepcha looks like the Pied Piper as he leads a group of preschoolers through the woods behind St Croix Academy. But instead of a flute, Lepcha. plays his guitar and sings songs about nature. Lepcha, who has worked as a lead teacher in the pIimary pro- gram at the Montessori school in West Lakeland Township for five years, recently was named Washington County's Center and School Age Child Caregiver of the Year. ' Lepcha says learning at an early age - his students range from 3 to 6 - is critical. "Birth to 6 years old is the most impor- . tant period of a person's life," he said. .~ the brain development is taking place during those years, and you're just building on toP of it after that" In his, home country of Bhutan, a kmgdomin the east- ern Himalayas, Lepcha served as the tutor for the king's chil- dren. He graduated from the College of StNicholas in lon- don, came to Minnesota in 1996 and earned his AMI (Associa- tion Montessori Internationale) from the Montessori Training Institute of Minnesota. Lepcha, 29, of ' Stillwater, speaks ,six languages, paints and just released his first CD of . children's songs titled "The Gift of the Nature." He recorded the children's album in Bhutan this summer. He often takes his students - all 23 of them - on hikes through the woods' in the 11 acres the academy owns. On a gorgeous fall day last week, after they gathered eggs at the hen house, he and the children collected leaves and sang his song "Leaves are Falling Down," "Open your mouths; and sing it from inside," Lepcha told the children. "Sing it from inside your tummy." , The children - who know his lyrics by heart - skipped around a tree to sing the next song, "Turtle Bay." "I want to give children the impression that learning is fun," Lepcha said. "We involve chil- dren, and' we apply what they learn." Lepcha started writing chil- dren's songs about five years ago because he didn't like what he heard when he listened to other children's albums. ~'The music that I checked out was not th~ kind of music that made sense," he said. He said his songs are meant to'inspire the hearts and minds of children and celebrate the four seasons. ''My songs are positive, joyful to sing and calm- ing to the inner self," he said. "I've never met an educator like this man," said Barbara KIas, a, Woodbury resident whose 3- PHOTOS BY RICHARD MARSHALL, PIONEER PRES5 Leading a group of preschoolers through the woods behind St, Croix Academy, Samson Den Lepcha plays guitar to add his own melody to the nature hike, "My songs are positive, joyful to sing and calming to th.e inner self," he said. year-oldson, George Jamison, is in Lepcha's class. "Samson's love of music and the natural world create a magical environment in which young children continue to WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 'Concertmaster satisfied with career-ending coda BY TODD NELSON "I stopped because I hurt Pioneer Press everywhere," Tecco said. "Now I hurt a little less. I don't want to His violin has been silent for aggravate anything," everything else, including the cold. I loved the job, I loved the people, the orchestra was always very good, It overrode everv be inspired" Samson Den Lepcha helps student Kathleen Klenzing of Woodbury gather eggs from the chicken coop behind St. Croix Academy. For more information, visit www.artwith melody,com. Mary Divine can be reached at mdivine@pioneerpress.com or 651-228-5443, The Church of St. Michael has held their Parish Picnic at Pioneer Park for the past three years on August 14 or 15 and had every intention of holding it there again this year, when we made the reservation with the Parks Department. This event has drawn between 300 and 500 people annually from our parish community and it has been a perfect location, due to its beauty, facilities and proximity to the Church of St. Michael. re~of/fJt;~ /fJ~~ March 17, 2004 Dear Stillwater City Park Board, When the reservation was made for Saturday, August 14, 2004 there were no other functions scheduled in Pioneer Park. We have been recently made aware of the fact that "Shakespeare in the Park" has been allowed to be scheduled for three weeks in the Pioneer Park Bandshell in August and that their event will coincide with our Parish Picnic. While we realize that we have only paid for the rental of shelters, the scheduling of two large events in Pioneer Park at the same time is not feasible. The parking and space issues, with the impossibility of our serving food in a greatly uncontrolled group situation make it very unlikely that we will be able to hold our Parish Picnic there this year. What is so sad is that we won't be able ~o hold a "picnic" at all, because this group has been allowed to monopolize the Park space for such a great period of time. Holding the event in our Parish Social Hall (our alternate location) does not allow grilling, children playing freely and socializing in the fresh air. Please consider banning the "Shakespeare" production from performing on just one evening, Saturday, August 14,2004 and allowing our St. Michael's Parish Picnic to be held at this time. Thank you. Coleen Ebner Hospitality Chair Church of St. Michael , I "" J . . 1675 Market Drive. Stillwater, MN 55082 · 651.;430-2601 · Fax: 651-430-2415 , Dear P,ark Board At this time I would like to recommend. that you increase the rental fees at the St. Croix Va.Hey Recreation Center. Due to. Increase repair bill because of aging equipment and the drastic increase in nat,ural gas prices by our suppliers, I -recommend to increase the rental Rates: Prime time to: $150.001hr Recreation Center Comperable Faclity $135,OOIhr Lily Lake' Woodbury $155.00/hr SSP $150.001hr Eagan $14~.00/hr $195.001lir . Full" Field Field house FacilitIes Comparable Over $200.00/hr ' $105 :001hr Half Field FieldHouse I recommend to increase the rental of non-prime time at the same percentage Thank you for you're t~me' and consideration. Douglas Brady Facility Manager " "" 17Arvf~r.L March 10, 2004 To: Mayor Jay Kimble Councilman Dave Junker Councilman Gary Kriesel Councilman Wally Milbrandt Councilman John Rheinberger Administrator Larry Hansen From: RE: Dave Eckberg .Ji: St. Croix Events, Inc. / Thunder in the Valley Fireworks '04 Lumberjack Days '04 Thunder in the Vallev Fireworks Proposal We are proposing the following from the City of Stillwater for Fireworks this summer. "Thunder" dates are July 4 and July 25. That the City contribute the sum of $15,000 to help defray the cost of fireworks. This is the same contribution that the City has made towards fireworks since 1996. In addition we would like the City to act as a conduit for Fireworks contributors including but not limited to the Margaret Rivers Fund and the Bayport Foundation. Exclusive use of Lowell Park and Pioneer Park on July 4th. It is important that our office have the ability to coordinate activities in both parks. Central coordination eliminates the possibility of sponsor conflicts. --------- ---------- ... City of Stillwater Proposal Fireworks '04/Lumberjack Days '04 March 10, 2004 page two Lumberiack Davs '04 Proposal Our Lumberjack Days dates for 2003 are Thursday July 22 through Sunday July 25. We are proposing the following from the City of Stillwater for Lumberjack Days '03. Exclusive use of Lowell Park and Pioneer Park during the celebration. The City to allow us to vend beer under the same basic guidelines that have been developed in the past. In return Lumberjack Days will: Contribute to the City of Stillwater up to a maximum of $32,500 for police protection costs. Erect fencing at its cost to secure Lowell Park. Provide portable restrooms for the festival area and the Downtown area at its cost. Assume responsibility for cleaning Lowell Park and Downtown. I will work with City staff to coordinate services. , LUMBERJACK DAYS '04 TENTATIVE ANCHOR EVENT BLUEPRINT aJo 3/03/04 SUNDAY JULY 4 10:00 p.m. "Thunder in the Valley" Fireworks Lowell Park North & South Downtown Stillwater TUESDAY JULY 6 7:00 p.m. Drum Beauty Minnesota '04 Stillwater Area High School Stadium Corps Appearing: Chops Twin Cities Blue Stars La Crosse, Wisconsin Americano's Appleton, Wisconsin Pioneer Milwaukee, Wisconsin Colts Dubuque, Iowa Minnesota Brass Twin Cities Madison Scouts Madison, Wisconsin Phantom Regiment Rockford, Illinois FRIDAY JULY 16 6:00 p.m. "Sippin Down the St. Croix" Wine Tasting Cruise WEDNESDAY JULY 21 9:00 a.m. Park set-up begins. includes concert, food, beverage, etc. 4:30 - 8 p.m. "Kickoff to Lumberjack Days" Washington County Historic Courthouse Amateur Talent Contest, Ice Cream Social, Petting Zoo and more + Treasure Hunt Opens-Clue set #1 released THURSDAY, JULY 22 9:00 a.m. Park set-up continues 3p.m. Treasure Hunt Opens Clue set # 2 released (if necessary) Clues Available at Warden's House Museum Demonstration Stadium Schedule 5, 7 & 9 p.m. Lumberjack Show Lumberjack Exhibition ... 6 & 8 p.m. Local Exhibitions 5:30 p.m. Sponsor and "VIP" Reception Freight House Restaurant By Invitation only 7:00 p.m. Lumberjack Days Music Spectacular Night 1 "Hometown Night" TBD LITTLE RIVER BAND Floating Stage Lowell Park FRIDAY, JULY 23 9:00 a.m. Downtown Sidewalk Sales 12 noon Food Vendors & Exhibitors Open Downtown Stillwater 3:00 P.M. Treasure Hunt Opens Clue set # 3 released (if necessary) Clues Available at Warden's House Museum Demonstration Stadium Schedule . 5, 7 & 9 p.m. Lumberjack Show Lumberjack Exhibition 6 & 8 p.m. Local Exhibitions 7:00 p.m. Lumberjack Days '04 Music Spectacular Night 2 MARTIN ZELLAR BLUES TRAVELER Floating Stage Lowell Park SATURDAY, JULY 24 All Day Lumberjack Days Three on Three Basketball Tournament River Valley Athletic Club Ho~edbySCVAPandVAA 7:30 a.m. "Pancakes in the Park" to 11 :00 a.m. Freight House Restaurant Deck 8:00 a.m. Stillwater's Lumberjack Days '04 10 Mile Run, 5K Walk or Run Ends Lowell Park-South ". 9:00 a.m. Downtown Sidewalk Sales 1 0:00 a.m. Food Vendors & Exhibitors Open Downtown Stillwater 1 0:00 a.m. "Kids Fest" 1/2 K Toddler Trot & One Mile Kids Run 10:30 a.m. 6th Annual Kid's Coin Scramble Treasures Total over $200 Age Groups: 2-4, 5-7, 8-9, 10-12. Lowell Park 12 noon Treasure Hunt Clue set #4 released (if necessary) Clues Available at Warden's House Museum. 12 noon "Bear Stock" "TEDDY BEAR BAND" Lowell Park 1 :00 p.m. Joseph's Family Restaurant "Bring Your Best Pie" Pie Baking Contest Joseph's Restaurant. Highway 36 1 :30 p.m. LJD '04 Battle of Bands Floating Stage Lowell Park 2:00 p.m. Authentic 1860's Baseball Game Quicksteps vs. St. Croixs of Still-Water Old Athletic Field 4:00 p.m. Dinner Concert Stillwater Area High School Band Lowell Park Demonstration Stadium Schedule 1,3,5,7 & 9 p.m. Lumberjack Show Lumberjack Exhibition 6 & 8 p.m. Local Exhibitions 7:00 p.m. Lumberjack Days '04 Music Spectacular Night 3 KURT JORGENSEN L YNYRD SKYNYRD Floating Stage Lowell Park .... SUNDAY, JULY 25 All Day Lumberjack Days Three on Three Basketball Tournament River Valley Athletic Club Hosted by SCV AP and V AA 9:30 a.m. Lumberjack Days Ecumenical Church Service Lowell Park-South 12 noon Food Vendors & Exhibitors Open Downtown Stillwater 1 :00 p.m. First Annual Lumberjack Days Elite One Mile Run Along the Grand Parade Route 1 :02 p.m. Lumberjack Days '04 Grand Parade Over 150 units 4:00 p.m. Post Parade Party at P. D. Pappy's Demonstration Stadium Schedule 5 & 7 p.m. Lumberjack Show Lumberjack Exhibition 6 & 8 p.m. Local Exhibitions 7:00 p.m. Lumberjack Days Music Spectacular Night 4 TBD SUPER DIAMOND (Neil Diamond Tribute Group) Floating Stage Lowell Park Concert End Fireworks Finale "Thunder in the Valley" VIII Lowell Park North & South