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Home My WebLink About2004-04-26 PRC Packet k ~il~ate\ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA i) STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE APRIL 26, 2004 The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, April 26, 2004, at 7 :00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 216 N. 4th Street. AGENDA 1. Approval of March 22, 2004 Minutes 2. Review of New Stillwater Park 3. Salvation Army Skateboard Park Discussion 4. Settler's Glen Neighborhood Park Discussion 5. Legend Park Improvement Partnership 6. Special Events Audubon Upper Mississippi River Campaign, July 10, 2004, Lowell Park levee PJ Asch Otterfitters Kayak Demonstration, May 16,2004, Lily Lake Red Bull Free Style Motocross Event, June 5, 2004, Lowell Park Parking Lot, Myrtle to Mulberry Stillwater Art Guild, October 16th & 1 i\ Pioneer Park 7. Discuss Dogs in Parks (memo attached) 8. Recreation Rates Discussion 9. Other Business CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 (, City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board March 22, 2004 Present: Mike Polehna, Chair Linda Amrein, Dawn Flinn, Council Representative Gary Kriesel Rob McGarry and Sandy Snellman Others: Community Development Director Steve Russell Absent: Paul Donna Mr. Polehna called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Approval of minutes: Mr. Kriesel, seconded by Ms. Amrein, moved approval of the minutes ofFeb.23, 2004, as presented; motion passed unanimously. Public Hearing on purchase of the Munkelwitz property Mr. Russell explained that a state grant is being sought to enable the City to purchase the Munkelwitz property, a 6.94-acre parcel located on Neal Avenue south of the railroad tracks and adjacent to the Brown's Creek nature area. The grant, if successful, requires a 50-50 match. The City submitted an application last year. The intent is to purchase the property for use as an active, neighborhood park. Mr. Kriesel asked about the cost of park improvements. Mr. Russell said improvements likely will cost between $150,000-$200,000; improvements could be phased in. Mr. Russell also noted proposed improvements would go through a neighborhood planning process. Mr. Polehna opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Phil Beck, 1230 Creekside Crossing, said he owns property that backs up to the parcel in question. He said a neighborhood petition had been circulated in favor of the purchase, but no mention was made of the potential for ball fields. He said he was of the understanding that the property would be used for a small park with swing sets and similar equipment. He stated he would not be opposed to a small ball field similar to the one at Washington Park, but would not be in favor of large fields with lights. He said he understood there are no definite plans at this time. A letter was received from Joanna Eckles, 2412 Creekside Court, supporting the purchase. No other comments were received. Mr. Polehna closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. \. " " Ms. Snellman made a motion that the Park Board support a resolution authorizing submission of the City's grant request to assist in the purchase of the Munkelwitz property. Ms. Amrein seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Church of St. Michael's request for use of Pioneer Park Coleen Ebner was present representing the Church of St. Michael. The Church has reserved the shelters in Pioneer Park to hold its annual parish picnic on Aug. 14. Shakespeare in the Park has reserved use of the band shell on that same date. Ms. Ebner stated organizers did not reserve the band shell because it has not been used for past picnics. The picnic typically draws 300 to 500 people. The concern is that the park is not large enough to accommodate both functions, she said. Ms. Amrein said it would have been helpful if the Board had known that the parish picnic was expected to attract as many as 500 people. That might have made a difference in the Board's decision to approve the band shell reservations at the same time, she said. Ms. Amrein asked about the obligation to the Shakespeare in the Park organization. Mr. Russell said that group is likely planning on that performance date. Ms. Amrein said she would be hesitant to deny use by the Church since that reservation had been approved first. The picnic set-up begins in mid-afternoon, Ms. Ebner said. Ms. Amrein suggested asking the theater group to consider a matinee performance, rather than a 7 p.m. performance, on Aug. 14. Mr. McGarry suggested that it is up to the two groups to resolve the potential conflict. He said he thought it would be possible for both functions to go on at the same time. It was the consensus that City staff contact the Shakespeare in the Park group and ask that they consider doing a matinee performance on the date in question. Skateboard Park update Michael McGlone, representing the Salvation Army, operators of the skateboard park adjacent to Graffiti Teen Center, was present to update the Board on the facility. He said the Salvation Army took over operation of the facility over a year ago. New ramps have been installed both inside and outside. Attendance has been increasing steadily, he said. Mr. McGlone asked about the Board's interest in same type of a joint venture if a bigger, outdoor park is needed in the future. He informed the Board there is an opportunity to purchase equipment from a 9,000-square-foot skate park that is being installed for a one- time function at the fairgrounds; cost would be about $35,000. There was a brief discussion about possible locations for an outdoor park, such as near the Lily Lake ice arena or the Jaycee fields. Mr. McGarry said if it is determined the existing facility is inadequate in the future, the Board might consider a joint venture, but only if the Salvation Army assumed responsibility for its operation. Mr. McGlone spoke of the need for adult volunteers at the skate park. Mr. Russell said that need could be publicized in the City newsletter or on the City's web site. Mr. Polehna gave Mr. McGlone a possible source for a grant application to purchase the fairgrounds equipment. Request for basketball court in Settler's Glen area Ivan Franklin, 3320 Webster Court, had submitted a letter requesting a basketball court in a park area behind his home; Mr. Franklin was not in attendance. Mr. Russell said it probably wouldn't be wise to put a basketball court in an area that is backyard to 20 houses. However, he said there is a possibility of locating a court at the nearby Public Works facility. Mr. Russell said he has talked with City Engineer Klatyon Eckles regarding that possibility and said he would come back with some ideas for a possible location. He said it is unlikely a court could be done this year as the cost needs to be budgeted. Mr. Polehna noted that Stonebridge Elementary School has a full court that could potentially be improved to serve residents of the Staples Park neighborhood. He suggested that would be a good cooperative venture between the City and School District. Pioneer Park use request Samson Den Lepcha submitted a written request to perform music in the Pioneer Park band shell one evening a month, May through October, and that the Board waive the rental fees for his use. Ms. Amrein pointed out that according to policy, such a request would be restricted to non-profit organizations. Ms. Flinn stated Mr. Lepcha does not represent a non-profit group; he is making, and selling, children's music CDs. Ms. Flinn noted that last year the Board received a similar request and referred that person to the Chamber of Commerce for possible participation in the Chamber's Music in the Park. Mr. Polehna stated ArtReach Alliance is sponsoring concerts at the Historic Courthouse that might be very suitable for a performance by Mr. Lepcha. It was the consensus of the Board to abide by policy and refer Mr. Lepcha to ArtReach Alliance and/or the Chamber of Commerce. Other business Recreation Center rental fees - Mr. Polehna said that while it appears the Rec Center rates are below other facilities, he was still concerned that there is not a whole lot of justification provided for increasing fees, other than a $20,000 increase in energy costs. Mr. Kriesel said the Board needs information regarding how much revenue will be generated by any fee increase. Mr. Russell said he would talk with Doug Brady to get additional information. Mr. Polehna also volunteered to meet with Mr. Brady to resolve the matter. Lumbetjack Days - Mr. Russell pointed out the City Council has already approved the agreement with St. Croix Events for exclusive use of Lowell Park and Pioneer Park for Fourth of July fireworks and for Lumbetjack Days activities. Mr. Amrein expressed a concern about the wording of the proposal and granting "exclusive use" for both parks. Mr. Russell said that is intended to control vendors. There was a general discussion about the cost to the City in hosting Lumberjack Days along with suggestions that Mr. Eckberg/St. Croix Events be asked to contribute towards park improvements. Community Center - Ms. Amrein asked for an update on the collaborative effort with School District 834 to construct some type of community center. Mr. Russell said he had attended a recent meeting with School District representatives and representatives of area communities. He said the focus is on providing community social services targeting low- and moderate-income residents, rather than a community center as such. Mr. Russell also said the School District is no longer interested in the City's site by the Recreation Center. There was a general discussion about the long-term need for a community center and how to keep moving forward, now that the collaborative effort with the School District is no longer an option. Mr. Russell said the Board could raise the need for a community center as an issue with the City Council. Mr. Kriesel made a motion to have Mr. Polehna appear before the City Council expressing the Park Board's interest in pursuing development of a community center and in determining the status of the National Guard's possible cooperation in such a venture. Ms. Flinn seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Informational items - Ms. Flinn said she had received information that the Audubon Ark would be visiting Stillwater on July 10 as part of its excursion up the Mississippi River. A request to use the City docks will be referred to City staff. Ms. Flinn also spoke of a Preserving Community Character Conference she recently attended, along with Planning Commission Chair Robert Gag and a representative of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Flinn said the conference has inspired local attendees to begin planning for some type of "our town" event for next year. Ms. Flinn said she would keep the Board informed as those plans progress. Mr. McGarry, seconded by Ms. Snellman, moved to adjourn at 9 p.m.; motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary i . Memo To: From: Date: Subject: Parks Board Steve Russell, Community Development Director April 22, 2003 Review of New Stillwater Park Located at the Southeast Comer of Nelson and Second Streets. Background. The proposal is to construct a children's park amphitheater on a.40 acre site located on Second and Nelson Streets (Old Gordon Iron). (See attached park description and plan.) An old historic barn that is located on the property will be fenced off and not used as part ofthe project. The park is designed to be a neighborhood park with mainly walking access. On-street and UBC lot public parking is available in the area. As stated in the description of the park, the park will be ADA accessible. The park will be designed to fit in with the downtown historic character. No buildings are proposed as part of the park improvement. Recommendation: Approval Attachments: Park description and plan '- f Revised Plan for New Stillwater Park March 26, 2004 Concept The overall design intent of the New Stillwater Park is to have it relate to and connect with the unique architectural history and landscape character of Stillwater. Most of Stillwater's historic buildings date from the Victorian era and one can see this in the historic homes on the south hilI as well as commercial buildings in the downtown area. The Victorian style wilI predominate the appearance of the Park. However, the goal is to create a park that is attractive both because of its Victorian features and because it accommodates interesting, entertaining, and relaxing activities. Location The New Stillwater Park is located southeast of the corner of South 2nd Street and Nelson Street consisting of 0.41 acres. The entrance is from the corner of the intersection and connected by crosswalks to the existing public parking lot on the west side of 2nd Street. The site was used as a salvage yard for many years, but has been cleaned up and declared safe by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Description The park provides sitting areas and play equipment for three age groups in three areas consisting of: . Infants and toddler play area for 0 - 3 years old of 750 square feet. This space, the fIrst in the sequence, has small multi-level play structures, and crawl tunnels and slides of modest height. Hopefully, a stone sculpture will be included that would become the symbol for the park. . Preschool play area for 4 - 5 years old of 900 square feet. This area is a sand lot with individual play events, a train symbolic of Stillwater's historic connections to the railroad, and a climbing web. . School-age play area for 6 -7 years old of2,loo square feet. This area includes a variety of climbing, tunneling, and sliding equipment; along with a replica of Stillwater's lift bridge over a river pattern in the play surface with a replica steamboat. The play area will have wood poles and fabric "leaves" providing shade that will symbolize Stillwater's historic connections to the timber industry. All of the playground areas and equipment will be age appropriate, ADA accessible, and have shock- absorbing surfaces and safety buffer zones. The park has an accessible terraced amphitheatre seating 80 people (with wheelchair locations) that is reached from a sloping pathway and defIned by low stonewalls and the bluff. A potential future gazebo is located at a central point where parents could sit and overview the playgrounds. Near the entrance a walled enclosure provides a location for a portable ADA accessible unisex chemical toilet and a bicycle rack. The wall of the enclosure will have the name of the park on the outside facing Nelson Street. The edge of the park along Nelson Street has stone faced retaining walls that step up creating planting areas. A future stair location is shown for a possible future connection to Nelson Street toward the downtown. Pathways will be stamped concrete that look similar to Victorian parks, but will also discourage skateboarding. Twelve-foot high, four-arm Victorian style light fIxtures, benches and trash receptacles also contribute to the park character.' Schedule The goal is to begin construction of the Park in the summer of 2004 and open in the summer of 2005. Funding The Park is being designed and constructed by a private family and given to the City of Stillwater as a gift. - ,~ ,., ~ r '" orbeck CH f Tt:CT, . .111...1.,.. ~~.:':~.'I -: ::.,': 1" , ., I . .... EAST NELSON STREET L__________________________________________~ 89.8 ~ E{i WALL FACE r~---------R~--- 1~-1n EtE'\f-1no.v .... o.v I'" :E I :.... Fd /I I: I! 1 i R,,^_ I'/:>::-'I'" I i~\f-1no.v .-J' : I Li-- ROo,:- ~-1no.v r--W&~Qt-l 1 I J L__ 0-- WA J>aSnNG srQ/?)" SrOtv, 9CJI/.()IN~ /j / 'f1.~ : / 1/ '/ )1 ~ I /' : .._.._..-1 /.;)' ~ '" .... 0. 38,8 SD - OPTION B NEW PARK FOR MM.CH 26, 2004 WA1ER o 10 30' ~ I ~ 10' I 1 I" B...EV AllaN FROM N8..S0N SlREET SO - OPTION B NEW PAAK FOR. TI-lE CfJY OF STllLWATIR. MARCH 26. 2ClO4 thorbeck AllteM I TICTI ,... ..In..'t'''1 ............. ...., 1'1."""" ,....'1..... (l) 8' ~ 24' I 56' I ....... The Salvation Army Founded in 1865 by William Booth John Larsson General Kenneth Baillie Territorial Commander Major Daniel Sjogren Divisional Commander Steve Russell Community Development Director City of Stillwater 216 N 4th St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Russell, This is a request to meet briefly with the Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board on April 26, 2004. We are going to have a representative from Luis Palau to discuss the Skatepark that will be left to use after their visit to Minnesota. Thanks you for this opportunity and we look forward to meeting with you. L~~ r~L Michael McGlone Assistant Director of Social Services 651-746-3542 cc: Terry Hildebrandt ; I< Memo To: From: Date: Subject: Parks Board Steve Russell, Community Development Director April 22, 2003 Request to reconsider Settler's Glen Neighborhood Park. Apparently the park users of the lots around the Legends neighborhood park were not informed of their becoming an improved park at that location. As a condition of a recent plat approval, the developer is now improving the park with play equipment. The neighbors of the park don't want it. Mr. Liberacki from the Legends Development would like to talk to the Parks Board about changing the location of the improved neighborhood park. Page I of I \., . Steve Russell From: Jay Liberacki [libjay@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 10:28 AM To: Steve Russell Cc: Jay @ Work Subject: Parks Board Discussion Settlers Glen Tot Lot US Homes would like to meet with the Parks Board at their Monday April 26th meeting, to discuss whether we could construct the proposed Tot Lot in another location. 4/22/2004 I" LENNAR FAMILY OF BUILDERS l uS-Homesl Corporal ion 935 East Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 952.473.1231 Phone 952.473.7401 Fax ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES September 26, 2003 Mr. Steve Russell Community Development City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN. 55082 Re: Settler Glen Dear Steve: Enclosed, please find a copy of the landscape plan. This plan does shows the soccer field orientated to north/south. It also shows a neighborhood Park to the south with a designated tot-lot. I have also enclosed a purposed detail concept of a tot lot structure for your review. Orrin Thompson would work with you and the Park commission for suggestions and ideas for the tot-lot, provided it is within pre- established economic guidelines. Let us how if you need anything else from us at this time. ~ ~~c\A....-e.r7 William Pritchard Division Vice President Thompson Land Development TRI.DECK LOOP ARCH HANDHOLD LEG un Drawing not to scale, Numbers represent deck heights in inches, ~ ~ ~'" ,: "" I 1111 ".-j r" "'.r~ _'j_.'d ~ ,,'( ~~ . . GREEN YELLOW BLUE Creative planning can help achieve lots of play value when budgets are limited, This PlayBooster" Playstructure groups square and triangular decks to form a large space and joins six different types of play activities, The Ring-A-Ling,'" Tri-Deck Loop Arch and Ring Pull provide challenge, while the Double Swirl Slide adds sliding fun for two! A Play Booster Playstructure like Idea #2104 is approximately $9,100 and is based on the options you choose, Contact your representative for pricing and design assistance, . Minimum area required: 31' x 30' (9,45 m x 9,14 m) ASTM . Total number of elevated play components: 4 . Total elevated components accessible by transfer: 3 . Total accessible ground level components: 2 . Maximum fall height: 90" (2,29 m) All play equipment must be installed over a fall.absorbing surface, Pricing is based on equipment in plan view only, The Playstructure seen on this page is for reference only, Products pictured may not always be the current version, Goto www.playlsi.comirepfindorcall1.888.4FUNLSlto locate your Landscape Structures representative for current product details, www.playlsi.com D "- ~~~ .-.-P"'?Y'.'';-'''~':'F",:'}''';r\'''I:_i..1,_...~raa.'\QIf'';~~.'''-:-:- 1S: I hereby' certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Landscape Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. I ( r Date: Registration #: G o ---' ~ ,r" April 19, 2004 214 N. Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Russell, I am writing you regarding Legends Park located at the comer of Barons Way and Delano Way in Stillwater. I had spoken with Tim Thomsen on April 12, 2004 on behalf of our home owner association about plans to improve Legends Park. He said he was willing to work with our board to install items that are purchased by our association. He also said he would work with us to improve the ball diamond, drop dirt on-site, complete additional seeding, and work with us on the feasibility of installing a pathway in the park. Later that same day I had contacted you regarding this project and you gave me the date of the next Park Board meeting at April 26, 2004. At this time I am seeking to be put on the agenda of this meeting for the purpose of presenting our planned changes to Legends Park. Enclosed is an architectural drawing of the park and a numbered list of action items we would like to work in partnership with the city of Stillwater on to improve this park. Our home owner association has dedicated $7,000.00 to park improvement for 2004 and is scheduled to dedicate between $5,000.00 and $7,000.00 in 2005. I appreciate your consideration of this proposal and please let me know if I can be included on the agenda for the meeting on April 26, 2004. I can be contacted bye-mail at kiserier@visi.com or by cell phone at 651-246-5534. Reo:~~~~ Jacl~ri-: }T, Legends Park Improvement Items The following are the improvements that the homeowners in the Legends of Stillwater development would like to work on in partnership with the city of Stillwater during 2004: 1. Installation of four (4) park benches made of black painted metal that the Stillwater Parks Dept. has installed in other Stillwater Parks. The cost of these benches would be covered by the Legends Home Owners Association and installed by the Stillwater Parks Dept. Purchase cost would be approximately $3,000.00. 2. Installation of a black metal garbage can near the existing pavilion. Estimated cost of $500.00. Cost would be covered by the Legends Home Owners Association and installed by Stillwater Parks Dept. 3. Bicycle Rack installed near the existing playground. Estimated cost of$350.00. Purchase cost would be covered by the Legends Home Owners Association and installed by Stillwater Parks Dept. 4. Improvement of baseball diamond in front of existing backstop. Base areas and base lines cut and graveled by Stillwater Parks Dept. 5. Installation of an asphalt pathway from the comer of Barons Way and Delano Way to the area just past the existing playground; in outlying years having the extension of this pathway around the perimeter of the park. The purpose of this pathway is to assist children on bicycles, people with strollers, and handicapped persons living in the area unable to currently access the park. This project is proposed to be done by the Stillwater Parks Dept. 6. Installation of trees appropriate to the soil of the area. Purchase of the trees to be done by the Legends Home Owners Association and installed by the Stillwater Parks Dept. Estimated cost of $3,650.00. More trees would be purchased and installed in 2005. 7. Dropping of black dirt on-site which will be spread by home owners to level out pitted and low areas. This would be followed up by additional grass seeding by the Stillwater Parks Dept. Total funds dedicated to Legends Park for 2004 is estimated at $7,000.00 for 2004. Approximately $5,000.00 to $7,000.00 would be dedicated in 2005 for landscaping purposes. Respectfully submitted, Jack Serier 246-5534 .. . ..... ~ ;.eo ~ III . ~~.~ ~ gA~o !\Js ..~ ,., ~.. 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The three events are listed below. The applicants requests are attached. I have scheduled the reviews for the Parks Board meeting of April 26, 2004 and tentatively the City Council meeting of May 4, 2004. Special Events: 1. Lily Lake, 5-16-04, Kayak Demo 2. Motor Cross Demo 3. Upper Mississippi Watershed Educational Project - Lowell Park Levee Wall Docking 7-10-04. Provide me with any comments you may have regarding the events. As a result of the Council action, the City will be entering into some sort of agreement for the special events. ~ Memo To: From: Date: Subject: Parks Board Steve Russell, Community Development Director April 22, 2003 Special Event Requests. Four special events request have been received by the City. The events are requesting permission to use Lowell Park, Pioneer Park and Lily Lake. The events have been forwarded to the City Departments for comments (Find attached). Your comments will be forwarded to the City Council at their meeting of May 4, 2004. Recommendation: Consideration of request Attachments k . Audubon iD Upper Mississippi River Campaign Main Office 2357 Ventura Dri\'e, Suite 106 Woodbury, ~lN 55t25 Tel: 65 I -739-9332 Fax: 651-731-1330 www,audubon,org Mayor Jay Kimble & City Council City of Stillwater 216 North 4th St. Stillwater MN 55082 April 9, 2004 Great RiverBirding Trail Coordinating Office 1707 Main Street, Suite 105 La Crosse, WI 5-f601 Tel: 608-/8-f-2992 Fax: 608-/8-f--f-f58 Dear Mayor Kimble, and Council, On behalf of Audubon's Upper Mississippi River Campaign, and our partners in the St. Croix Valley, we are seeking approval of a 'Special Event' request. UMR Campaign Field Trip Coordinating Office EO, Box 309 McGregor, IA 52157 Tel: 563-586-2621 Since 1999 Audubon has been working to promote the Upper Mississippi River and its watershed as a place where people prosper, and birds, fish and wildlife thrive in a healthy environment. 2004 will mark our sixth summer of Audubon Ark voyages on the Mississippi River, and this year we would like to include the St. Croix River, and City of Stillwater in our schedule. The Audubon Ark is our flagship program, and through it we work to promote our vision by informing people about the national and international ecological importance of the watershed. Additionally we take direct action at selected urban, rural and natural places to protect existing habitat and restore lost or degraded habitat. We work locally and nationally to influence public decisions and actions that affect the quality of the water, the health of the soil, and the ecological value of habitat. In addition to the above, we recognize Stillwater as having a rich history of river-boat commerce and boat building. Our boat, the Lilly Belle, would be right at home on the Stillwater levee - I will include herewith a 'fact sheet' about the Belle for your information, and a formal docking request with dates and a brief description of the event. Discussions with partners for a visit to Stillwater have so far included the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, National Park Service, and the task force on Important Bird Areas in the St. Croix River valley. We appreciate your consideration of this request and would welcome an opportunity to discuss this proposal with the Council, so that it might best support our mutual interests. L ~ ~ Co. ... t D leI Seifert Audubon Ark Fleet Manager L ~ E ~ " ~ &. .. ~ " o '8 " 1: Co. April 9, 2004 To City of Stillwater, Minnesota REQUEST FOR DOCKING PERMISSION Name of Boat: Lilly Belle (Audubon Ark) Dates of requested docking: Saturday, July 10,2004 Desired docking location: Historic Lowell Park Levee Dimensions of Boat: 100' x 22' - Sternwheel Riverboat Purpose: To offer to the public, media, local, state and federal agencies "Open House and Educational Prognims" regarding conservation on the Upper Mississippi River and its watershed, including the St. Croix River - Audubon is a 503c non-profit organization, and there will be no admission charge to the public. If approved, please send permissions to: Audubon-Upper Mississippi River Campaign 2357 Ventura Dr Suite 106 Woodbury MN 55125 Fax: 651-731-1330 651-739-9332 (St. Paul office) School Kid. on the Belle ~ .. Il ~ f 'ffl>. -"-- ~-.... ~- . J ~Audubon The Audubon Ark Lilly Belle A Classic Sternwheel Packet Boat Upper Mississippi River Campaign WELCOME ABOARD! Built in 1958 by Captain Ike Hastings, Lilly Belle was the 23rd boat Ike designed and built. Audubon started woIking with Ike and Lilly Belle in 2000, for the second Audubon AIk Adventure and Education tour on the Upper Mississippi River. We continued to develop our relation- ship with the boat, its builder and, of course, the River during the following two seasons, In the spring of 2003, Ike sold Lilly Belle to Audubon, and now in addition to Captaining Lilly Belle he is building his 49th boat on the banks of the Mississippi River, in Bellevue, Iowa. Capt. Ike still pilots the Belle for Audubon. ..i:i: Iy Belle at Dubuque, 2001 REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Length of Boat: Length of BaIBe: Width of Boat: Width of BaIBe: Draft: Height Above Water: Year Built: Hull Built: 62 feet 42 feet 18 feet 22 feet 18 inches 30 feet with aerials (23 w/o) 1958 Dubuque Boat & Boiler WoIks Ice Harbor, Dubuque, Iowa Built by Ike in Sabula, Iowa Diesel- 5 Cylinders - 73HP Air Cooled Deutz (Germany) 2, with ability to operate forward & reverse independently 2, Poclain hydrostatic motors (France) One drive on the outside hub of each paddle wheel. The diesel engine drives a hydraulic pump, which sends hydraulic oil to each drive at 400Opsi. Wheel Diameter: 12 feet Spokes: 12 sets of spokes ("Buckets") on each wheel Total (Bucket) Boards on Paddlewheels: 48 Average Speed Upstream: 4 to 5 miles per hour Average Speed Downstream: 7 to 8 miles per hour Superstructure: Engine Type: UI1y Belle at St. Louis, 2003 Engine Make: Paddlewheels: Paddlewheel Drives: Audubon Upper Mississippi River Office 2357Ventura Drive - Suite 106 Woodbury. MN 55125 (651) 7399332 www.audubon.omlcampaign/umr r iIlwater , -~ lHf~RTHPLACf Of MI'~~f~OIA ~ c9 Application for Special Event A~\' \\ t Date :~, 200"-1 Organization h AscL C\ f\er{.' ~~S Contact Person k('~e.. Net-I'Me "{ Address ---=.1 \ ~ reS \ .{jelS 0(\ City 5 ti'l{ "v~ ~ c5 State M AJ Zip 5 5oC:Z ? Daytime Phone Number G ~ (- 'i '30' 2 z C ~ Other Number G.>I - Z C) & '-eft:{ cr Date(s) of Event Nc.'{ Location of Event L: I '1 I b ( 200 c.{ Time of Day I C>.. '( e.. f6e C~ cL z -s pM Type of Event '(Co~O\. ~ ~(}.-{O (\ ) fro t'('o/\ Estimated Size of Event 30 feop {e... N.o.. '1<. Selling Alcohol _yes po JIves, contact City Clerkfor a temporary liquor license ($25/day fee). Purpose and Description of Event (please include all items being requested by the City, i.e, road blocks, police officers, parks, etc.) and attach a map if necessary. A(\ ~\~~US ~f''( plO~e5S(ov"c..\ j \..bJ\'e ~'( of bCl'f\~,'~ 0.... ~ t\esf-; t-(-u~ Co sill ~ US Wl-~ pI'(> - r e S \'s t',~ h 'ot'L tv Fro f'--" P e.JC( e f-t '01\. k,~oJ-5 fr> r eo+~ "\-r'c.. ( ~ r cL~}Ie , tl e e l!'eJ"- i- I e.?< fe c.. \re J.. in IC~y~\( J ?r- 45~ \.5 5c--(e s ch ( ~ t= (l? c:' be jCl\eJc..'\e1 0..' e r -"r Special Events involving use of the City Parks require Park Board approval. A $250 refundable deposit and a $500 fee are also required. Office Use Only: Return form to Distribution: Police Parks Planning Fire Park Board Approval Date Approved Total Cost Engr/Public Works Administration Comments: CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET, STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 Administration (651) 430-8800, Fax (651) 430-8809 or Parks (651) 430-8837, Fax (651) 430-8810 t (1;) ~ rl- e "t-V- ~, L J t c.. sO-~e 'S pd rV\l' t [,.Va(\.' ~ l e ('e7v1'k J,. ,~"€. lAc-~c-~ s--(eS G-lt'l( {("leery occ<.Jr c.J- P'r As-vL t;>~~{('tfor5 In. 6ctf'lV'.\tc.vV' <; \-{'l[wc--~r ll'k )~C. \-e-t SIC P F t ~ I w (\\ s~ ~~",--\i>\'-'l- ~~ wc,;\J'-V~ w (l( ~e e.l'tolce,J hr ~l~ Pe>I\t'c (~r:--A.fs.-. 1'\ 'i d v la. 0t:- 0f'.'{ 1"Je.s t-t'e4'S C.oAC.J'If\. (('1 fte t \f(A ~ , p( ec.Se> ~...\\. ~~'K.e. kC~l'~'( ~t 6S~-2o~- 2i"iq of ~e( ~5cl, 0-. \ G ~ { ~ ~ 30 -l2 ~b ~ -rL Qe.H () W \ ~ ~ ~-c. L. ~~, """- t (I Iy r c. t. e.. ~e. 0 cL. <> V'- /vI c- 't I ~ rJ- r ~ K. ? - ~ f I--c (Aft ~ \'\.() '\- cl-J~ \ 1'1 l>- \M \".s f ('0V' ttl 0 vf e veJ' f C>{'.l 0.:5 l h r le...-(\. ,. U\ c 'i' ~ t--^- t--k po-!' ~ () () oJ' ~ 'S lv\.C1"\~O ~ "y te e. f'€7'0 \' ~ ts, ~ \L yo.J. C) TOM CAT & FULL TILT FMX SHOW SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH DOWNTOWN STILLWATER Multiple X Games medalist and Freestyle Motocross pioneer Tommy Clowers and his partner in crime Jeff Tilton plan to storm into downtown Stillwater on Saturday June 5th to put on a FMX ramp to ramp show!! Tommy and Jeff will bring their ramps to the chosen site to perform 220-25 minute FMX shows. These shows will include all of the amazing tricks that are performed at the X Games and Gravity games. There will be exciting music and a professional announcer incorporated into the program as well. A meet and greet autograph session with the athletes will take place immediately after the shows. You can rest easy knowing that when Red Bull attached its name to a product ifs only handled one way, the RIGHT way!! This will be a FREE show to the public, encouraging fans of all ages to spend the day in Stillwater. We would be flexible as to when you would like the shows to be fUll. This is truly a turn-key event, Tommy and Jeff are at a 'point where they can almost run this program in their sleep! The requirements are as follows: Area 300 feet x 40' Ground- Any hard, fairly level surface Set up/breakdown is approximately 45 minutes Fencing around the 300x40 perimeter 2-3 port-o-potties There will be NO vending. ,If you would like to do concessions, you are certainly free to do so. We would only ask that Red Bull is served. This event will be HEA VII.. Y promoted throughout the region at a grass roots and local media level. We will be targeting Motocross Associations to distribute collateral to. Posters will be printed and distributed throughout the area. We will work with our media partners to promote the event. We look to make this a day that the town of Stillwater will remember for years to come! ! ! Total Value: $25,000 + Investment: $ 0 . Special Event FirelPublic Safety Items t;M~~ . Pi / tA- Q Access issues, e.g., Road Closures, Fire lane requirements Q Any Tents or Membrane structures being used (size, location, exiting) Q Cooking operations, deep fat frying, PROPANE, use, etc. Q Estimated population of the event or expected numbers Q EMS needs, ambulance or EMT's required (This may be a Lakeview EMS contact, fire does not transport so the organizer may need to know this) Q Water activities or potential water rescue issues Q Exit features need to be obvious and maintained Q Open flame or burning operations Q Fireworks involved r iIlwater , -- - ------...... lH;';"';RTHPlACl Of "'UjNE~OIA ') (jJ Application for Special Event Date q /:)../~ ( ( Organization 7/1 L-L-tA..; 4- ~J L- 4fZ-7 6-'''?ll L-P 6-A LL,(-Ele.-t..-/ I Contact Person r~lt-IJ l)AIL IL/f-IJk ~II/Z-- Address I l-7-7 7 ,/,J. ./ t:~b 11l ~T Location of Event DLrl14 ir/.tf I') T~ f7 I 6 /IJ;;: /2.,.., 'r/,rf /- '-K' ".-'tl/.) Zip G' < OJ: 2,..", /-1---,. ,t::. 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Office Use Only: Return form to Engr/Public Works Administration Park Board Approval Date Approved Total Cost Distribution: Police Parks Planning Fire Comments: CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET, STILL WATER, MINNESOTA 55082 Administration (651) 430-8800, Fax (651) 430-8809 or Parks (651) 430-8837, Fax (651) 430-8810 MvTd (3 t€ /L. (~~ IT c~~_It~/-1!,_~~,_~~__,?Zt-~ t!~-PY ---If;;?-;J,2tf-1LO~L_I~il1_o/ ,_ ?_k.ldCJ~_I?T2L- (/:~ ~-__~.f__f{?_ '___..n__L~/aJ -- ~(' ~ ,__/f--r rI!/6x//?:0~~,/J--l"'0r /t r~$Trt/t:~C;:~15 ~ __,_!ZP-fr?7?v'b ??~ ~~ A-~ WC5r--rr-r/-~( ___ ~cA--L--/t-;;n:.Ft'?T ,F/~~4V$(?'~-C-C</.~~~ .. __Cr-tc? t-iJ" ~Gd-: /?--f~/ ;4-?-cJ,,1/ 0- 0...) (fL"/rr- 1'1:-/ P?...>- --- /+I~fre-.r--(l/(rl'>~$--.:{ ,/~?(I?6-._r_5frTr2~ ' -- ./Uflr-t6'IC- / ,LJ~e~ I 77~~/r;-~~ ' r=r~t/4--t 77?7S- -- I'~/Z-G.-Ar"pb~ T?~?5 to(f-o~4 r=-/k~1' Yt PC? i3A.J:;O tr' ,~ _, , CutS,wt?-c-n~TC? /q?/f--V~ Cc;e; I? i/ tS-&~cJ~5 { r::r-?f':;'C * r~}__,,?-- c:>/~y C>rV'~(''' ._. (3P-i/I5/~~/~9LuI'6C:- il/-: ~t<;f'I!?-CI5I?, 11-~, ,??f-6 m .. t571-t~rl~~'-f'r-c;Y~"$&a:---'T2?__~/?-t 72_ ~ ON~ c(' ___"",&~L .#&;( TY6~57t?12-.l~~f?__.._7r'';--O~, __TII1i:-L~' -,-d~(??-:-~-tZ~-"-/l!a_A~_<;C!Itt.C2L.._,_,,c?de,;ff-~K ---"',t?I2d2e.~-~t?(L-_-,--..,--- ,', -------------, - ,,---!lkLtC-~~2_?.._,___,__ ,'",___,__.' ., ,______________",_ ________,_____"_______,____"..,, ,-',..- ---,-,--""'--"-.---~fk~_~li:__?k?6".h)(U_:,__(r~_:."t_~t2~_t___,__"",__,,_____._______________, Steve Russell ?Y.z:;- From: Sent: To: Subject: Larry Hansen Monday, April 05, 2004 9:28 AM Steve Russell RE: DSC00113,JPG; DSC00114.JPG;DSC00115.JPG;DSC00116.JPG; DSC00117.JPG; DSC0011 8.JPG;D Steve I think you could certainly make them aware of the problem. It may be an over reaction to all of this crap showing up after the recent snow melt. Also I remember about two years ago, in response to complaints from dog owners about signage forbidding pets in parks there was a change. Magnuson advised me that the ban was never enforced. However, this sure is unsightly and we may have to do something. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Russell Sent: Monday, April OS, 2004 9:19 AM To: Larry Hansen Subject: FW: DSCOOl13.JPG;DSCOOl14.JPG;DSCOOl15.JPG;DSC00116.JPG;DSC00117.JPG;DSCOOll 8.JPG;D Hi Larry, Should we take this to the Parks Board? Steve -----Original Message----- From: Tim Thomsen Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 12:21 PM To: Larry Hansen; Larry Dauffenbach; Klayton Eckles; Diane Ward; Cindy Jacobson; Chantell Knauss; Craig Peterson; Dave Magnuson; Jay Kimble; Nick Chaves; Steve Russell; Sue Fitzgerald; Scott Schell Subject: FW: DSCOOl13.JPG;DSCOOl14.JPG;DSC00115.JPG;DSCOOl16.JPG;DSCOOl17.JPG;DSCOOl1 8.JPG;D -----Original Message----- From: Nick Chaves Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 7:52 AM To: Tim Thomsen Subject: DSCOOl13.JPG;DSCOOl14.JPG;DSCOOl15.JPG;DSCOOl16.JPG;DSCOOl17.JPG;DSCOOl1 8.JPG;D DSC00113.JPG;DSCOOl14.JPG;DSCOOl15.JPG;DSCOOl16.JPG;DSC00117.JPG;DSC00118.JPG;DSCOOl19.JPG ;DSC00120.JPG;DSC00121.JPG;DSC00122.JPG;DSC00123.JPG THE CITY HAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH DOG WASTE IN ALOT OF OUR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE THIS YEAR. ALL OF OUR PARKS ARE SIGNED WITH THE NEW ORDINANCE # SEC 27 SUB D 1 THAT READS [ DOG WASTE IS A THREAT TO THE HEALTH OF OUR CHIDREN--DEGRADES OUR TOWN--TRANSMITS DISEASE. LEASH AND CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG. IT'S REQUIRED BY LAW!} EVEN THOUGH ALL OUR PARKS ARE SIGNED, THE PARKS HAVE NEVER EVER BEEN THIS BAD BEFORE THE NEW ORDINACE CAME INTO PLAY. WE HAD ALOT LESS DOG WASTE IN OUR PARKS WHEN THEY WERE SIGNED, NO PETS ALOWED IN CITY PARKS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE CAN DO TO STOP THIS AND I DON'T 1 Steve Russell From: Sent: To: Tim Thomsen Friday, April 02, 200412:21 PM Larry Hansen; Larry Dauffenbach; Klayton Eckles; Diane Ward; Cindy Jacobson; Chantell Knauss; Craig Peterson; Dave Magnuson; Jay Kimble; Nick Chaves; Steve Russell; Sue Fitzgerald; Scott Schell FW: DSC00113.JPG;DSC00114.JPG;DSCOO115.JPG;DSCOO116.JPG;DSCOO117.JPG;DSCOO11 8.JPG;D Subject: ~ DSCoo113JPG ~ DSCoo114JPG ~ ~ DSCool15JPG DSCoo116JPG ~ ~ DSCOOl22JPG DSCOOl23.JPG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DSCoo117 JPG DSCool18JPG DSCOO119JPG DSCOO120JPG DSCOO121JPG o i i a e sage----- From: Nick Chaves Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 7:52 AM To: Tim Thomsen Subject: DSCOOl13.JPG;DSCOOl14.JPG;DSCOOl15.JPG;DSCOOl16.JPG;DSCOOl17.JPG;DSCOOll 8.JPG;D DSC00113.JPG;DSCOOl14.JPG;DSCOOllS.JPG;DSCOOl16.JPG;DSCOOl17.JPG;DSCOOl18.JPG;DSC00119.JPG ;DSC00120.JPG;DSC00121.JPG;DSC00122.JPG;DSC00123.JPG THE CITY HAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH DOG WASTE IN ALOT OF OUR PARKs AND OPEN SPACE THIS YEAR. ALL OF OUR PARKS ARE SIGNED WITH THE NEW ORDINANCE # SEC 27 SUB D 1 THAT READS [ DOG WASTE IS A THREAT TO THE HEALTH OF OUR CHIDREN--DEGRADES OUR TOWN--TRANSMITS DISEASE. LEASH AND CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG. IT'S REQUIRED BY LAW!] EVEN THOUGH ALL OUR PARKS ARE SIGNED, THE PARKS HAVE NEVER EVER BEEN THIS BAD BEFORE THE NEW ORDINACE CAME INTO PLAY. WE HAD ALOT LESS DOG WASTE IN OUR PARKS WHEN THEY WERE SIGNED, NO PETS ALOWED IN CITY PARKS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE CAN DO TO STO~ THIS AND I DON'T THINK MORE SIGNAGE IS THE ANSWER, BECAUSE THEY DON'T READ WHAT WE HAVE UP NOW OR GO BY WHAT WE HAVE POSTED. THIS IS NOT JUST A HAZARD TO CHIDREN, IT IS JUST AS MUCH OF A HAZARD TO MY EMPLOYEES. THIS CRAP GETS ON OUR EQUIPMENT AND IN OUR MOWER BLADES AS WELL AS THE TIRBS AND OTHER PARTS OF OUR EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING, THAT WE WEAR AND MAINTAIN ON A DAILY BASIS. I DON'T FEEL IT IS UP TO OUR EMPLOYEES TO CLEAN UP AFTER SOMEONES DOG. I WILL HAVE A LIST OF ALL THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE THAT IS THE WORST FOR YOU TO LOOK OVER AND YOU CAN EVEN GO SEE FOR YOURSELF. 1