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THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ~
STILLWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING NOTICE
APRIL 23,2001
The Stillwater Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Monday, April 23, 2001 at 7:00
p.m. at Stillwater City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room 213,216 N. 4th
Street.
AGENDA
1. Approval of March 26, 2001 Minutes.
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Planning Items:
Staples Field
Old Athletic Field
3. Management Agreement for Recreation Center/Lily Lake.
4. Lowell Park Use Policy.
S. Request to sell necklaces July 4th.
6. Final Lake Links Trail Network Master Plan.
7. Presentation of River Parks Center Concept.
8. Other items.
CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800
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City of Stillwater
Parks Commission
City Council Chambers
March 26, 2001
Members Present: Michael Polehna (Chairperson), Robert McGarry, Linda Amrein (Vice-
Chair), Sandy Snellman, Wally Milbrandt (City Council Representative)
Absent: David G. Junker, Dawn Flinn
Others Present: Steve Russell, Community Development Director and Klayton Eckles, City
Engineer/Public Works Director
Mike Polehna called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Linda Amrein, seconded by Rob McGarry, moved approval ofthe
February 26, 2001 minutes as presented; motion passed unanimously. Linda Amrein later
pointed out some clerical errors in the minutes that will be corrected.
Staples Park Survey Review Steve Russell presented the Staples Park survey results to members
and to Burton Dvergsdal and George Thompson residents of the Staples Park neighborhood.
George Thompson stated that the survey did not explain the problems that are occurring at the
park, specifically the basketball court. Mr. Milbrandt explained that the survey was intentionally
designed to be non-prejudicial. The neighborhood residents reiterated the problems as listed in
Exhibit A of the survey.
Different solutions to the problems were discussed, including a suggestion by Mike Polehna to
turn the basketball court into a tennis court, take the baskets down and leave the hard surface for
rollerbladers and children on tricycles, tearing down the baskets and reinstalling them at another
location (this, the commission members agreed, would only move the same problem to a new
location). The isolation of this park was cited as the main reason for all of the problems.
Rob McGarry stated that his children frequented the park and had not encountered any problems
with "bad elements". He wanted to know if the residents are simply having trouble with noise
and not necessarily outsiders.
Ms. Snellman suggested restricting the parking near the park which would deter the "outsiders"
from driving to the park and abusing the facilities.
The residents indicated a willingness to help turn this area back to parkland with flowers,
benches a gazebo, etc. Steve Russell suggested moving the basketball courts to the recreation
center.
The general concensus was that the park was fine but the location was terrible. Mr. Milbrandt
stated that there is no real solution to this problem and recommended closing the basketball
portion of the park before the season arrives.
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A motion was made by Linda Amrein and seconded by Sandy Snellman (with reservations) to
recommend to council to disable and lock up Staple's basketball courts and direct staff to find
other uses for this property and another location for the basketball court.
Vote in favor; Mike Polehna, Linda Amrein, Sandy, Snellman, Wally Milbrandt, opposed - Rob
McGarry. Motion passed 4 to I.
Pioneer Park! Aiple Property Brush Cutting
Steve Russell discussed that at their last meeting, city council members received a revised Aiple
Property Park plan. They then requested that some preliminary work, i.e. brush cutting/clearing
be done at the Aiple property to at least allow for early use/access. This suggestion was made by
Terry Zoller & John Rheinberger. It was then recommended that the City Council refer this
matter to the Parks Board. Mr. Russell asked if the Parks Board members want to do a thorough,
quality job or some "quick & dirty" things just to get started. The response (at least regarding
Lowell Park) was let's do it well.
Ms. Snellman had questions regarding safety and liability issues considering the present
condition of the Aiple property.
At this point there are no capital improvement funds/budget to make any substantial
improvements. Klayton Eckles suggested that if we wanted to do anything of substance to this
park that it should be part of the capital improvement program; worked into the budget and dealt
with as a project. Mike Polehna questioned why they could not just "clean" it up for now,
meaning clearing brush and cutting the "scrub" trees before they get more than 6" in diameter
(the point at which they could no longer be cut down according to the Wild & Scenic River Act).
Using the "Sentence to Serve"or the Twin Cities Tree Trust groups to do the clearing/clean-up
was discussed. The possibility of corporate funding or matching grants being obtained was also
discussed. Mr. Russell also stated that Congressman Luther was seeking funds that could be
applied to clean up of the Terra building and surrounding area. Ms. Snellman asked if she was
correct in thinking that funding for the park is tied in to the new bridge. Mr. Russell stated that
some funding should come in at different stages of bridge completion. Wally Milbrandt stated
that this was a clean-up issue not an improvement issue. He also recommended that this issue get
directed to Klayton Eckles and Tim Thomsen for funding and work orders.
Linda Amrein expressed concerns regarding brush cutting at Pioneer Park and asked that care be
taken to realize the impact this clearing might have on the properties below Pioneer Park.
Wally Milbrandt moved to direct Klayton Eckles to secure funding for minimal brush
cutting/clean up at both Pioneer Park and the Aiple property. This motion was seconded by
Sandy Snellman. Vote all in favor.
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Long Range Park Plan
Steve Russell reported on earlier meetings, both City Council and Planning meetings that
involved Parks issues. Mike Polehna presented copies of the Washington County Parks Use
Policy and a copy of the City of St. Paul's Parks & Recreation use policy.
Klayton commented on the Public Works issues involved with Lowell Park and its use/abuse
during big event weekends. He spoke of the difficulties of developing and maintaining the park
and wanted the commission members to be aware of the significant amount of time & energy
that is involved for public works. He asked at what point do we want to draw the line regarding
events in our parks, the frequency of the events and the way our facilities are used and abused.
To this point, Mr. Eckles felt that the city essentially gives the parks to the users and accepts it
back in whatever shape it is in. Perhaps a bigger damage deposit or greater deterrent to
damaging the city's property is in order. When questioned by Ms. Amrein regarding the amount
of damage deposits, Mr. Eckles stated that perhaps a $5,000.00 amount would be a greater
incentive for groups to better oversee the use/abuse of the parks and take more care in cleaning
up after themselves. Commission member McGarry suggested that the scheduling of each
event be contingent on the condition of the park after the previous year's event - let the big
event users know that nothing is automatic.
All were in agreement that there is a lot being done in a very limited area.
Mr. Milbrandt stated that the most important thing to be done for our parks, at this time, is to
make a plan (similar to the Comprehensive Trail Plan), prioritize the items, and decide where &
when time, energy and money should be concentrated. Don't just create parks and expect that
they will maintain themselves.
Steve Russell stated that funding sources are critical and that it is important that the parks
commission get their projects prioritized as previously stated by Mr. Milbrandt. It is time to
gather all that has been done on park plans, comprehensive plans, etc. and make a presentation to
the City Council at a 4:30 p.m. special meeting. Wally Milbrandt stated "get this on their radar
screens". Steve Russell will get this on next month's agendas.
Brown's Creek Clean-Up Day. April 21st 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Klayton Eckles explained that clearing the invasive trees and shrubs from Brown's Creek will be
the main goal of the clean up day scheduled for 4/21/0 1.
Linda Amrein asked if it was common practice to hold school cross country events on city
property. She was told that yes it is. Mike Polehna reiterated his offer of some redwood
platforms to be used in some areas of Brown's Creek Nature Preserve.
Steve Russell asked the board to consider posting the trails in the Nature Preserve area as "No
Bicycles". He recommended that if this is the intention then it should be accomplished before
the trails dry out.
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Wally Milbrandt moved that no off-road bicycles be allowed on the disc golf or the nature
preserve areas for the 200 I season and until the matter can be thoroughly researched. Linda
Amrein seconded the motion. Vote all in favor.
Other items: Klayton Eckles had a request from his neighborhood to install and maintain
bluebird houses in the public park area at Creekside Crossing. No one could see a problem with
this.
Steve Russell will check into putting a request for a volleyball court at Northland Court on the
next agenda.
Wally Milbrandt called for a motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motion made by Wally Milbrandt
and seconded by Rob McGarry. Vote: all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Rogness
Recording Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Russell
CC: Klayton Eckles and
Tim Thomsen
FR: City Administrator
RE: Old AtWetic Field Playground
DA: AprilS, 2001
Councilmember Zoller would like to have staff prepare a plan for the playground that is to be
installed at the Old Athletic Field. ISD 834 recently gave the City permission to develop a
playground at the field (see attached agreement). Mr. Zoller is asking that a survey of the
neighborhood be made to determine what the playground should consist of. This matter should
obviously go through the Park and Rec. Commission and we also need to let ISD 834 know what
is being planned (Dan Parker, Business Manager, would be the ISD 834 contact person - 351-
8321)
Please see me if you have any questions (you should also talk to Councilmember Zoller about
this matter, as well). "
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RESOLUTION 2001-69
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF STILL WATER AND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 834 FOR USE OF OLD ATHLETIC FIELD
BE IT RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City of Stillwater and Independent School
District 834, providing for the installation of playground equipment at the "Old Athletic Field" is
hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council this 3rd day of April 2001.
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Diane Ward, City Clerk
03/30/01 FRI 08:56 FAX 612 351 8380
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Letter of Agreement between the City of Stillwater and
Stillwater Area Schools I Independent School District #834
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The City of Stillwater has proposed the installation of a neighborhood playground
on District 834 school property. The following is intended to define the agreement
between the City and School District in the development and ongoing care of this
park.
Proiec~ Understanding
The City of Stillwater will install and maintain playground equipment on property
owned by District 834. This property is located between 5ln Ave. So. and 6th Ave.
South and south of Burlington Street. This site is commonly called the Old
Athletic Field.
Location
The playground will be located in the northeast comer of the property. A detailed
plan must be submitted to the School District and approved prior to installation.
The plan shall include description of equipment; location and necessary site
preparation. The site will be 100 -150 square and be fenced with a cyclone type
fence.
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Cost of Eauipment. Installation and Upkeep
The City of Stillwater will be totally responsible for cost of the equipment,
installation and upkeep of this playground. City staff will be responsible for timely
inspection and repair as needed.
Liability
The City of Stillwater agrees to indemnify and hold District 834 harmless for any
liability associated with the installation, use and maintenance of the playground
equipment and this playground. The City of Stillwater shall provide a certificate
of insurance listing the District 834 as additional insured as it pertains to this
equipment, the site and activities.
Term of Agreement
This agreement shall be through December 31,2006. Based on staff review and
recommendation, the agreement may be extended for an additional five (5)
years. It is agreed that either party may terminate this agreement with 90 days
written notice. The City agrees to remove, at City expense, the equipment and
fence within 90 days of the termination of this agreement.
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Accepting for Stillwater Area Schools
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Washington County
Parks Section
Commercial Use Policy
Purpose:
The Parks Section mission is to develop, operate, maintain and preserve a system
of public parks, open space areas, natural resources, and recreation facilities to
ensure the provision of cultural and recreational opportunities for all segments of
Washington County residents.
Policy:
The natural resources, wildlife, and unique physical amenities within the
Washington County Parks make them desirable for additional activities which may
not be offered by the Parks section. The purpose of the Parks Section is to
protect the public interest, the natural resources, the investment in the park
system, and provide for planned public use. Reasonable fees shall be charged for
the specific/exclusive uses of park properties and facilities that result in
commercial gain and benefit. Washington County prohibits the use of its
property in conjunction with commercial activities unless specifically authorized.
Procedure: All special use permits must be requested in writing through the Parks Manager.
It shall be the requesters responsibility to advise the Parks Manager of needs
beyond existing park facilities and anticipated demands on existing facilities.
Upon written notification of park use, the Parks Manager, or designee, shall
discuss conditions of use and prepare a permit that designates area/facilities, time
and conditions of use.
Fees for park activities which can be considered "usual/standard" shall be
established by the Washington County Board of Commissioners.
Fees for "unusual" park activities will be negotiated and established by the Deputy
Director of Operations. Factors to be considered in establishing the user fee are
as follows:
1. The commercial value of the activity
2. Extraordinary services required of the Parks Section
3. Size of area and type of facilities requested
4. Impact on park areas
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Comparable fees charged by other agencies
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FN/commercial
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Number of days requested
The promotional value of the activity
8. A Certificate of Insurance is required prior to approval of a special use
permit.
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Saint Paul Division of Parks and Recreation
Revenue Policy
I. Mission Statement
The Division's mission is to develop, operate, maintain
and preserve a system of public parks, open space areas,
natural resources, and recreation facilities to ensure
the provision of cultural and recreational opportunities
for all segments of the population.
II. Authority and Responsibility
The revenue pOlicy was reviewed by the City of Saint
Paul Parks and Recreation Commission and was recommended
for approval by the Saint Paul City Council on May 12,
1992. The Saint Paul City Council adopted the policy on
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This policy shall be reviewed and updated annually by a
revenue policy review committee made up of the
following:
Two representatives of the Saint Paul Parks and
Recreation Commission, the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation, and two Parks and Recreation Division
Managers.
The review process shall be completed by October 15th of
each year. Any changes or additions to the policy shall
be implemented as of January 1 of the following year.
IV.
Statement of Philosophy
The basic philosophy of Saint Paul's parks and
recreation program is to offer year round diversified
recreational services, ensuring that all citizens have
equal opportunity for participation. However, since the
demand upon the Division is greater than the pUblic's
ability to appropriate public funds to support that
demand, it becomes necessary to identify a variety of
supplemental revenue sources to support these services.
These alternative sources will include fees and charges
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for services, lease agreements where a recreational
service is provided to the public by the private sector
and leases of Parks and Recreation land to private
sector non-parks related activities. In the latter case
any lease of public land should be examined to insure
that a public good is served or a public purpose will be
achieved before such a lease is implemented.
Fees and charges and other revenue generated will
supplement appropriated funds, not replace them or be
used to diminish government's responsibility to provide
for basic parks and recreation services.
The implementation of fees and charges must always be
measured against the public's ability to pay, the
ability of the Division to serve all citizens in an
equitable manner and the Division's ability to collect
fees practically and economically. strategies such as
group rates, vouchers, free days and scholarships should
be used to insure equity.
Need for Revenue
Due to the diversity and variety of programs and
services offered by the Division of Parks and Recreation
there is a never ending demand for revenue. Secondly
because of the public's demand for new and expanded
services this revenue demand has and will continue to
outgrow the City's ability to fund all requested
services. Therefore, an analysis of how various
services are financed is necessary.
A. Services
1. Basic Services
The City will continue to deliver what has
traditionally been considered the basic Parks
and Recreation services at no charge to users.
These services should provide for the
preservation of natural resources as well as
promote the physical, social and mental health
of the citizens of Saint Paul. Additional
programs and facilities that serve a large
portion of the population should be general fund
supported. Such services as picnic areas,
parks, trails, recreation centers, playing
fields and concerts fall into this category.
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Specialized Basic Services
Several parks and recreation services which are
common to most parks and recreation agencies in
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the United states will continue to receive
general fund support to help offset their costs.
Due to the high cost of providing such services
the users cannot be expected to provide for the
entire cost of the services. However, because
the specialized nature of the services and the
somewhat limited user group it is necessary and
appropriate for the user to share in the cost of
providing the service. The Division of Parks
and Recreation will review each service to
determine the percentage of cost that should be
recovered through fees. The fees that are set
should not unduly impact on the Division goal to
service all citizens in an equitable manner.
Services that fit this category include swimming
pools, various activity classes, ski programs,
youth athletic programs and some special events.
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Cost Recovery Services
Several services offered by the Division of
Parks and Recreation are of such a specialized
nature, requiring a single use facility or
serving a small portion of the population, that
it is appropriate that the users be responsible
for the entire cost of the program. Fees for
such programs will be set to ensure that total
projected cost recovery will be achieved.
Services found in this category include golf,
marinas, adult athletic programs, many special
events, and rental programs (canoes, sailboats,
etc. )
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Profit Making Services
Some services offered by the Parks and
Recreation Division will not only pay their own
costs but will also provide a profit that can be
used to subsidize other services that are unable
to generate significant revenue for their own
support. Justification for this practice is
that these activities will have exclusive use of
a facility or park land that is usually
available to the public. Such activities are
usually run by a private business or promoter
that is trying to secure a profit from its
operation. Services in this category include
special events such as festivals, craft fairs,
tournaments, amusement rides and food
concessions.
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B. Capital Improvements
1. For the most part, capital improvements to
facilities and the acquisition and development
of new facilities will be the responsibility of
the City's Capital Improvement budget. A second
source of revenue available to the Division for
capital improvements is the Metropolitan
Council, which provides grant funds via its
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission for
capital improvements in the City's Regional
Parks. Acquiring capital dollars from the
Metropolitan Council will continue to be a
priority of the Division of Parks and
Recreation.
2. It is appropriate for some services offered by
the Parks and Recreation Division be responsible
for some of their capital improvements either in
part or completely. In these cases, the service
being offered will be responsible for repayment
of capital costs it receives through the various
user or rental fees generated by the service.
Examples of services that may fall in this
category are marinas and golf courses.
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3. Capital improvements can also be provided to the
system through joint partnership with
foundations and other philanthropic
organizations. It should be the responsibility
of the Division of Parks and Recreation to
identify the need for these improvements. The
Parks and Recreation Commission and ultimately
the city Council will approve such fund raising
partnerships. An example of this type of
capital improvement relationship is the
partnership between the City and the Saint Paul
Foundation for improvements to the Como Park
Conservatory.
4. In most cases low cost capital improvements to
facilities or park lands should be the
responsibility of the general operating budget
for the activity providing the service. The
nature and scope of these improvements will
differ from activity to activity depending on
the activities ability to generate revenue.
VI. Revenue Sources
The Division of Parks and Recreation relies on several
. sources to fund the various services that it provides.
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One of the difficulties faced by the Division is the
uncertainty that surround funding sources from one
budget cycle to another. The dilemma of not knowing
if funds will be available to the Division from year to
year makes planning for the future difficult.
Consistency in planning makes it imperative that the
Division identify permanent and consistent revenue
sources. These sources should include:
A. Taxes
The Division must continue to receive tax revenue
from local, regional, state and federal sources.
When the availability of tax revenues are reduced,
the Parks and Recreation Division should not be
asked to absorb a disproportionate share of this
reduction when compared to other City services.
Secondly, the City and the Division must continue to
lobby for State revenues issued through the
Metropolitan Council to be used for the operation
and maintenance of regional parks as well as for
capital improvements.
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Grants
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The Division of Parks and Recreation will pursue
grants that will enable it to accomplish its mission
and better serve the public. Grants will be pursued
for the following purposes:
1. Studies to determine public needs, wants and
desires.
2. Feasibility studies to determine what new or
expanded services could/should be implemented by
the Division.
3. Inventories of Parks and Recreation owned
resources.
4. Determine potential future programs.
5. Capital improvements including both natural
resources and man made resources.
6. Scholarships that allow for the use of services
that require fees by those not able to pay the
fees.
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User Fees
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The amount and type of user fees charged by the
Division of Parks and Recreation will be determined
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on a case by case basis. Any increases in fees
should be tied to rising costs to produce the
service. Before a user fee is implemented the
Division will use all or some of the following
criteria to determine its feasibility.
1. Determine actual or projected operating and
maintenance costs.
2. Estimate" the public good, need or want that will
be attained through the service.
3. Compare fees charged by other public agencies
providing the same service.
4. Determine the cost to operate a fee program.
5. What level of program cost will the user fee
cover.
6. What is the cost to control access to a service
or facility.
7. What does the private sector charge for the
service.
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8. What barriers will the user fee create.
9. will the user fee enhance the service being
provided.
D. Service Charges
The Division of Parks and Recreation may recommend
to the Parks Commission, City Council and Mayor the
installation of a service charge to pay for certain
services that are provided that enhance a citizens
business or residence. Tree trimming and grass
cutting on parkways and boulevards are two services
where a service charge may be appropriate.
E. Leases
The Division of Parks and Recreation will lease
parkland to the private sector or other public
agencies in the following instances:
1. To enhance the Division's recreational services
menu by offering services that the Division
cannot provide due to an absence of capital
dollars.
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2. To provide a recreational service to the public
that can best be provided by the private sector
due to the private sector's ability to deliver
the particular service in a more efficient
manner.
3. To generate revenue for the Division by leasing
land to the private sector for non-recreational
purposes. criteria to be used to determine the
feasibility of this type of lease include:
a) Is there a public benefit from the lease.
b) Any structure on the leased premises must be
located so that it does not interfere with
the present use of the land area.
c) The location of any structure on the
premises may not restrict any planned future
uses for the site in so far as they are
known. (Should a plan be in the early
developmental stages, leasee must agree to
relocate from the site at a future date.
(Expansion, change in use, etc.))
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d) The structure can be incorporated into the
site so that its appearance does not unduly
detract from the park, athletic field
setting, or the neighborhood.
e) The Division of Parks and Recreation will
receive just compensation for space it
leases.
f) The leasee must agree to obtain and pay for
all approvals, permits, etc. from the City
and any other governing body, as may be
necessary or required for placing of a
structure on the leased site.
F. Concessions
1. The Division of Parks and Recreation will
operate food concessions at its facilities to
serve food as an amenity to the prime service
being offered at the facility.
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2. It is the policy that concessions operated by
the Division must be operated on a for profit
basis so that revenues generated can help offset
the cost of the prime service, or be used to
reduce the costs of other parks and recreation
services.
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3. The Division of Parks and Recreation will
determine if it should self operate or lease out
concessions operations. criteria to make this
determination include:
a) The ability to run concession profitably.
b) The ability to provide quality service at
the concession.
c) Private sector interest in the concessions.
d) Amount of revenue the Division will receive
through self operation versus lease out.
G. Rentals
The Division of Parks and Recreation will rent out
facilities and equipment for recreational purposes.
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Facilities
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It is the policy of the Division of Parks and
Recreation that in setting fees for facility
rentals, the fee charged will provide for all
direct and indirect expenses created by the
rental, plus provide a profit for the Division.
2.
Equipment Rentals
The Division of Parks and Recreation will
provide equipment rental opportunities to the
public which may not normally be available to
them due to the cost of the equipment or the
publics inability to transport their equipment
to a usable site within a parks and recreation
setting.
Rates for equipment rental should be set to
recover the staff time involved in providing the
service and to help defray the cost of
purchasing the equipment by the Division and/or
to help build a replacement fund for the
equipment.
3. Space in Parks and Recreation Facilities Rented
to Other Agencies.
On a space available basis the Division may rent
space in its facilities to other agencies under
4It the following conditions.
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a) The space rented is not needed by the
Division.
b) The renter pays its fair share of the cost
to operate the Parks and Recreation facility
based on the square footage being rented
versus cost to operate the entire facility.
c) The agency renting space provides a public
good that is consistent with City of saint
Paul and Division of Parks and Recreation
goals and objectives.
H. Permits
The Division of Parks and Recreation will issue
permits for exclusive use of Parks and Recreation
facilities or areas for short periods of time. A
permit fee will be charged which reflects the costs
incurred by the Division due to the user of the
facility. In addition the fee will include revenue
for overhead to administer the permit and to pay for
the continuing upkeep and maintenance of the
facility. Activities in this category include
picnic pavilion permits and cave exploration
permits.
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I. Fund Raising
1. Internal
From time to time it may become necessary for
the Division to embark on fund raising campaigns
for a particular facility or program. This is
appropriate when a program or facility will be
used by a limited number of people and those
individuals are involved in the fund raising
project.
Secondly, fund ralslng for large projects that
provide service to everyone is appropriate
because it allows for total community support of
a project that will serve the entire community.
Fund raising criteria include:
a) Will the majority of the revenue raised be
used for the project and not siphoned off
for overhead or fund raising expenses.
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b) will the fund raising effort provide a
facility or program that is open to
everyone.
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Attached is a copy of the final master plan for the Lake Links Trail Network. As of April 1 , 2001, 100% of the
communities and counties involved in the project have adopted the plan - which is perhaps a bit remarkable.
Also note that the whole report is available on disk. So please feel free to request a copy for your use.
On a personal note, I would like to express my heart-felt thank you to the many community leaders who share the
vision of the master plan. It is only through that collective vision that the quality of life in our communities can be
better assured. As I'm sure each of you do, I look forward to seeing the plan being implemented and the trails open to
families for their recreational pursuits.
Thank you again for your willingness to keep ~n open mind throughout the planning process.
Please call with questions.
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Hwy. 96 Trail Corridor - Segment 10 of 13
Segment Description / Overall Character
As the aerial illustrates, the primary route following the Zephyr Line
railroad track alignment continues to be shown, which generally
follows County Rd. 64. Note that one of the downsides of this
alignment is the lack of a controlled intersection at the crossing of
County Rd. 15. As for the Hwy. 96 alternate route, the trail corridor
continues east through an area where the right-of-way remains ample
in width, but continues to be a bit restrictive due to wetlands being
closer to the road edge up to County Rd. 15, where it opens up
considerably. As with the previous segments, the road would be a
rural cross-section with the trail separated from it to varying degrees.
Although the trail may be directly adjacent to the road for the first
part of this segment, once past County Rd. 15 there would be ample
room to move it farther away from the road edge. Note that at
County Rd. 15 the trail would intersect with a planned north-south
trail as defined under the Washington County Trail System Plan. The
intersection itself poses a bit of a concern in that there is substantial
traffic from both directions. As of now, it is a four-way stop. In the
future, it could be upgraded to a signalized intersection, which would
be desirable.
Development Issues / Constraints
. Working within the existing right-of-way and avoiding unnecessary
impacts to natural vegetation are the key design issues along this
segment
. Ensuring adequate sight lines at at-grade crossings continues to be
one of the technical issues that will need to be addressed during
detail design.
Private Property Encroachment / Acquisition Issues
Since adequate right-of-way exists throughout this segment,
encroachment issues should be minimal along the Hwy. 96 corridor.
With respect to the Zephyr Line, the same acquisition issues hold true
as define under Segment 7.
SP<<:cific Trail Values Gained
The values defined for the previous segments continue to hold true
here- as well.
LAKE LINKS T.ETWORK MASTER PLAN
Photo 23 -looking east along Hwy. 96 toward the
intersection with County Rd. 15/Manning Ave., where a
proposed north-south trail is already planned.
Photo 25 -looking east along the Zephyr Line railroad
tracks from County Road 15/Manning Ave.
Photo 26 -looking east along Hwy. 96 in an area
where encroaching wetlands will force the trail closer to
the road edge.
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SECTION III - TRAIL NETWORK MASTER PLAN
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Photo 24 -looking east along Hwy. 96 where the
RD. W. opens up and provides ample room for the trail
corridor.
Although the Zephyr Line crossing of County Rd.
15/Manning Ave. is not a four-way stop, the sight lines
are good in each direction. Nonetheless, making this a
safe crossing will be one of the challenges of this
alignment, should it be acquired in future years.
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Segment 10
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LAKE LINKS TRAIL NETWORK MASTER PlAN
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Hwy. 96 Trail Corridor - Segment 11 of 13
Segment Description / Overall Character
As the aerial illustrates, the primary route following the Zephyr Line
railroad track alignment continues to be shown and generally follows
County Rd. 64. As with County Road 15, the mid-block crossing of
Neal Ave. is one of the downsides to this alignment, although perhaps
not as imposing given the lighter traffic volumes. (Note that the city's
trail system extends to Neal Ave., which adds some strength to the
value of this alignment. The city's plan also calls for the trail to be
extended to County Rd. 15 and then up to Hwy. 96, where it would
connect with the Hwy. 96 trail corridor if that is constructed).
As for the Hwy. 96 alternate trail corridor, it continues east through
an area where the right-of-way remains ample in width. However, the
area directly adjacent to South Twin Lake is very restrictive and will
likely require going with an alternative road/trail cross-section for a
stretch, as shown by the character sketch. Other than that area, a
rural cross-section with the trail separated from the road would be
appropriate.
Development Issues / Constraints
. Working within the existing right-of-way and avoiding unnecessary
impacts to natural vegetation are the key design issues along this
segment, especially near the lake.
. Ensuring adequate sight lines at at-grade crossings continues to be
one of the technical issues that will need to be addressed during
detail design.
. Providing a reasonable buffer between the trail and adjacent
homes in the area shown on the aerial.
Private Property Encroachment / Acquisition Issues
Since adequate right-of-way exists throughout this segment,
encroachment issues should be minimal along the Hwy. 96 corridor.
With respect to the Zephyr Line, the same acquisition issues hold true
as define under Segment 7.
Specific Trail Values Gained
The values defined for the previous segments continue to hold true
here as well.
LAKE L1NKI.IL NETWORK MASTER PLAN
Photo 27 - looking east along Hwy. 96 where the small
lake is directly adjacent to the road edge.
Photo 28 -looking east along the Zephyr Line railroad
tracks from Neal Ave.
Photo 29 -looking east along Hwy. 96 in an area
where housing is adjacent to the R.O. W.
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Maintaining a reasonable setback from the road edge as
well as the housing will be required in this area. Nearby
residents should be involved in the detail design for the
trail in this and other similar areas to ensure that their
concerns are addressed. Also, enhanced vegetative
screening between the trail the houses may also be
warranted to maintain a sense of separation.
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Hwy. 96 Trail Corridor - Segment 12 of 13
Segment Description / Overall Character
The primary route following the Zephyr Line railroad track alignment
is very aesthetically compelling and really underscores the value of
this alignment, should it ever become available. As for the alternate
route along Hwy. 96, the trail corridor continues east through an area
where the right-of-way remains ample in width, but becomes very
restrictive to work within in the area adjacent to Browns Creek. The
grade of this area also becomes more and more steep as the highway
heads downhill to river level. As the character sketch illustrates, the
trail will have to be directly adjacent to the road. In spite of the grade
and limited room for the trail, the area is very visually appealing and a
highlight of this trail corridor.
Development Issues / Constraints
. Working within the existing right-of-way and providing a safe trail
directly adjacent to a steep drop-off is the major challenge of this
segment
. Ensuring adequate sight lines at at-grade crossings continues to be
one of the technical issues that will need to be addressed during
detail design.
Private Property Encroachment / Acquisition Issues
Since adequate right-of-way exists throughout this segment,
encroachment issues should be minimal along the Hwy. 96 corridor.
With respect to the Zephyr Line, the same acquisition issues hold true
as define under Segment 7.
Specific Trail Values Gained
The values defined for the previous segments continue to hold true
here as well. The added visually-appealing character of the Browns
Creek area also increases the scenic value of this corridor.
LAKE L1NKSeL NETWORK MASTER PLAN
Photo 30 - looking east along Hwy. 96 where the
RoO. W. opens up and provides ample room for the trail
corridor.
Photo 31 -looking east along Hwy. 96 in an area of
Browns Creek.
Photo 32 -looking east along the Zephyr Line railroad
tracks as it enters the Browns Creek area.
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The charader sketch illustrates the location of the trail adjacent
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alignment would be one of the most scenic of all the corridors.
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Hwy. 96 Trail Corridor - Segment 13 of 13
Segment Description / Overall Character
The primary route following the Zephyr Line railroad track alignment
would terminate at Hwy. 9S, where it would connect to the city's trail
system as shown on the aerial. As the aerial illustrates, the city
envisions that a trail corridor would continue south along Hwy. 9S
into the downtown area, perhaps ending at Elm Street or North Main
parking lot (or even going as far as Myrtle Street, where it could
ultimately connect with the existing trail along County Road 12).
Although the lake Links master plan defines this trail segment as a
local connection, the potential to reclassify it to regional trail status
has some merit and should be considered as the Hwy. 96 corridor is
considered for implementation. The rationale behind this is that the
regional trail terminus point is logically a destination point of interest,
which downtown Stillwater certainly is.
As for the alternate route along Hwy. 96, the trail corridor continues
east to its intersection with Hwy. 9S/N. Main Street, where it would
again connect with the trail corridor along Hwy. 9S as defined above.
. As with the last segment, the trail would be directly adjacent to the
road.
Development Issues / Constraints
~ Working within the existing right-of-way and providing a safe trail
direcl1y adjacenllo a sleep drop-off continues to be the major
challenge of this segment.
Private Property Encroachment / Acquisition Issues
Since adequate right-of-way exists throughout this segment,
encroachment issues should be minimal along the Hwy. 96 corridor.
With respect to the Zephyr Line, the same acquisition issues hold true
as defined under Segment 7.
Specific Trail Values Gained
The values defined for the previous segments continue to hold true
here as well. The added visually-appealing character of the Browns
Creek area also increases the scenic value of this corridor. In addition,
€Onnection to the downtown area of Stillwater offers high regional
recreation values that go beyond that of the trail itself.
LAKE LINKS. NETWORK MASTER PLAN
SECTION III - TRAil NETWORK MASTER PLAN
Photo 33 -looking east along the Zephyr Line railroad
tracks as it nears Hwy. 95/N. Main Street. As the photo
shows, the high quality natural charader of the area
would make for an ideal trail corridor offering an
outstanding recreational experience.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FR: City Administrator
RE: St. Croix Caterers Management agreement
for Rec. Center and Lily Lake Arena, 2001-2002
DA: April 18, 2001
Discussion:
Accompanying this memo is the revised agreement between the City of Stillwater and St.
Croix Caterers for management of the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center and Lily Lake
Arena for the period beginning May 1,2001 thru April 30, 2002. The agreement is almost
identical to the current agreement except for changes in the budget. The changes include
some increases in costs based on cost of living and especially for energy costs. However,
the management fees have not changed and remain at 5% of the gross revenues, not to
exceed $35,000.
The agreement contains the budget (as Exhibits A, B and C) for the period beginning
May 1,2001 and ending April 30, 2002. I have also included a summary of the results of
operations for YE 12/32/00 (Exhibits OO-A, OO-B and OO-C). Although revenues did well,
the expenditures exceeded the budget. The primary reason for this was that there was a
substantial increase in energy costs and to some degree the underestimation of the cost of
the second sheet. However, overall, I think the results look acceptable.
I have discussed the revenue and expenditure budget for the new contract period with
Doug Brady, Manager of the Center. I asked Doug to improve the advertising revenues
and to look at possible overstaffing situations, as well as other areas where costs can be
reduced.
In my opinion, St. Croix Caterers have provided an excellent management service the
past three years of operation. The feed back I get from the users of the Center has been
very positive. Given the competing demands for the use of the facilities, I think the lack
of negative feed back is a good indication of the type of service that is being provided.
Therefore, I would strongly recommend that the Commission also support the renewal of
the agreement be for the next year.
Time did not permit me to give a more detailed explanation of the budget, including
amounts available for debt service, etc. However, Doug Brady and I will be at the
meeting to provide you with more information and to answer any questions you might
have.
Recommendation:
Commission recommend approval of the recreational facilities management agreement
between the City of Stillwater and St. Croix Caterers. L
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This __11 Agreement ("Agreement") is made this _ day of _ 2001, between
the CITY OF STILL WATER, a Minnesota municipal corporation (the "City"), and HOME
RULE CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS with offices at 216 N. 4th Street, Stillwater, MN 55082,
and ST. CROIX CATERERS, INC., a Minnesota corporation, with offices at 301 S. Second
Street, Stillwater, MN 55082 ("St. Croix").
WITNESSETH
The City is the owner of Lily Lake Ice Arena ("Lily Lake") and the St. Croix Recreation Center,
1675 Market Drive, Stillwater, Minnesota, which features two (2) indoor ice rinks, and a
multipurpose domed field house (collectively, the "Facilities").
St. Croix is in the business of managing and marketing ice rinks and sports and entertainment
facilities. St. Croix has the knowledge and expertise to manage and market the Facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual promises and other consideration the parties
agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Section 1. Term. St. Croix will provide
the City with the services set forth in this Article. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City will
have a right to terminate this Agreement, for its convenience, upon not less than sixty (60) days
prior written notice to St. Croix. In this event the City must pay to St. Croix all amounts owing to
St. Croix and accrued through the date of termination, it being understood that the purpose of this
termination right is to comply with so-called "safe harbor" guidelines for management contracts
under Section BOl(e) of the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
Section 2. Resllonsibilities.
2.01 St. Croix's Responsibilities:
a. Marketing and Promotion. St. Croix must perform all marketing activities which willbe
undertaken to maximize the use of the Facilities by all persons, provide maximum
revenue, as defined in Paragraph 2.01(n) below. St. Croix will conduct a promotional
campaign for the Facilities in accordance with a plan for promotion which must be
prepared and submitted to the City for approval within forty-five (45) days after the date
of the agreement.
b. Scheduling. St. Croix must develop and maintain all schedules for events held at the
Facility and scheduling must be accomplished in accordance with a rate schedule and
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facility use policy established by City policy, applicable law, and in a manner to
maximize the use of the Facilities so as to provide maximum Revenue, for the City.
c. Concessions. St. Croix will provide concession services at the Facilities
for the sale, through manual service, vending machines and other methods (collectively, the
"Concessions").
d. Maintenance. St. Croix must perform all minor maintenance of the Facilities; provided
that the responsibilities are limited to ordinary and routine maintenance.
e. Custodial and Cleaning Services. St. Croix must provide all routine cleaning and
janitorial services at the Facilities.
f. Pest Control. St. Croix must perform all necessary pest control services, whether
performed by St. Croix or a pest control service engaged by St. Croix.
g. Snow Removal. St. Croix must perform all snow removal services on the pathways and
sidewalks adjacent to the Facilities.
h. Trash Removal. St. Croix is responsible for removal of all trash from the Facilities and
agrees that it will not permit any employee, to place refuse outside the buildings on the
Facility, except in designated Dumpsters, the location of which must be approved by
the City.
1. Operational Services. St. Croix will direct all services required to stage (set up and take
down) the Facilities for each event including, but not limited to, loading in and loading
out the ice rink, dasher boards, the soccer floor and other sports event setups. St. Croix
must hire and manage all management staff, ticket sales personnel, ushers and other
personnel required for the operation of the Facility, including, but not limited to, ticket
taking, program distribution and assistance to patrons general, including the
handicapped.
J. Ticket Sales. St. Croix must perform all aspects of ticket sales for events and activities
including computerized tickets. Ticket sales services will include ordering, selling and
accounting for tickets, reporting ticket revenues for a given event for each user of the
Facility, cash and credit card processing, complete auditing and accounting for each
event.
k. Security. St. Croix must arrange for proper security for events at the Facility and for
general security when events are not in progress. The security may be provided by St.
Croix or by contract, in its discretion. St. Croix must review exterior crowd
management and traffic control with the Stillwater Police.
1. Licenses and Permits. St. Croix must obtain and maintain, on behalf of the City, all
licenses and permits necessary for management and operation of the Facilities.
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m. Separate Fund Established. On or before the effective date of this Agreement, the City
will establish separate funds, separate from any other City funds which will be the
exclusive use of all receipts and disbursements related to this Agreement ("Sports
Facilities Fund").
n. Collection of Revenues. St. Croix will be responsible for the collection of all revenue.
"Revenue" is defined as the total amount received by St. Croix or any other person or
entity operating on St. Croix's behalf from third parties, directly or indirectly arising out
or the connected with and on behalf of the facility, including without limitation rental
fees, use fees, concession sales, transactions for cash, less applicable taxes and except
for contributions, interest earnings or other Revenues that may be collected by the City
from time to time. All Revenues generated by the use of the Facilities and collected by
St. Croix will be deposited by St. Croix in a designated depository within twenty-four
(24) hours of receipt. The City will also deposit any Revenues it may collect from time
to time related to the Facilities in the appropriate depository. The City is authorized at
any time to obtain information and records from St. Croix concerning proof of payment
and verify and inspect any records.
o. Disbursements. The City will make disbursements from the Sports Facilities Fund to
pay budgeted operating expenses. Any authorized expense incurred by the City or by
St. Croix must be disbursed by the City from the Fund. St. Croix must use a purchasing
system approved by the City and similar to the purchasing system established for other
City funds.
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p. Meetings. St. Croix must, upon ten (10) days written notice, attend meetings held by
the City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Commission for the purpose of providing
reports on the operations of the Facilities and/or to discuss issues or problems
concerning the operations of the Facilities. Attendance at meetings held by the City
Council will also be required, upon ten (10) days written notice, for discussion of issues
or problems that may require such meetings.
2.02 City's Responsibilities:
a. Operating Hours. Determine the operating hours and rate schedule of the
Facilities and its various components in consultation with St. Croix.
b. Trash Removal. Haul trash from the site, provided trash is placed in dumpsters
provided by the City.
c. Snow Removal. Plow snow from parking lot areas to be used by visitors to the
Facilities and St. Croix staff.
d. Maintenance. Maintain all outdoor areas of the Facilities unless specifically listed
as a St. Croix responsibility.
e. Marketing. Assist St. Croix when possible in its promotion and marketing efforts.
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f. Fee Approval. Approve all fees to be charged by St. Croix, including "mark-up" for
resale items such as sports equipment and food and beverages.
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g. Bond Pavments. Make all debt service payments in connection with the Tax exempt
Revenue Bonds used to construct the project and all related accounting and legal
services associated with this bond issuance. It is understood that the debt service
payments are to be made from Revenues generated by the Facilities, to the extent
available.
Section 3. Budget and Revenue Reports.
3.02 The proposed budget must be reviewed by St. Croix within thirty (30) days after
submission. Upon approval by St. Croix, which approval will not be
unreasonably withheld, the annual budget will become the final
budget for the period until
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3.03 St. Croix and the City may revise the Budget at any time by mutual written
agreement.
3.04 Within fifteen (15) days after the end of each calendar month and within forty-
five (45) days after the end of the Contract Year, St. Croix must deliver to the
City a true and correct statement certified as true and correct by an officer of St.
Croix, of all Revenues of the preceding calendar month and Contract Year, as
the case may be, together with any reasonable supporting documentation
requested by the City.
3.05 St. Croix must deliver to the City on a daily basis a copy of the deposit made for
that day and a revenue report by type of Revenue, including dollar amount and
purchaser that reconciles to the daily deposit. Revenue reports for Saturday and
Sunday deposits will be delivered to the City on the next business day.
Section 4. The Management Fee: Additional Fees.
4.01 St. Croix will be paid a fee equal to five percent (5%) of the gross revenues
("Management Fee"), not to exceed a total fee of thirty-five thousand and
no/lOO dollars ($35,000.00) for providing management services. The fee will be
paid as follows:
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4.02 The Management Fee is based upon an evaluation of the responsibilities of each
party under existing circumstances. In the event of a substantial change in
responsibilities based upon changed circumstances, the parties agree to meet
and confer with regard to a modification of the Management Fee that is
commensurate with the changed responsibilities.
Section 5. Payment of Management Fees. Personal Services and Operating Expenses.
5.01 From the Sports Facility Fund, the City will pay the Management Fee on the
first business day of each month for the preceding month and will pay the
Personal Services Expenses, as defined in attached Exhibit B as developed
pursuant to Paragraph 3.01 above, as they are incurred in the ordinary course of
business and within twenty (20) days after receipt of a Personal Service
Expense invoice from St. Croix. That portion of the Operating Expenses that
will remain the responsibility of the City and will be paid directly by the City
are defined on Exhibit C as developed pursuant to Paragraph 3.01 above.
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5.02 In the event that the Sports Facility Fund is insufficient to cover the Operating
Expenses and the Management Fee due and payable during a month, the
Deficiency will be paid by the City.
5.03 Representatives of St. Croix's management and the City must meet not later
than the twentieth (20th) day of each calendar month to review revenues and
operating expenses for the prior calendar month.
ARTICLE II
CONCESSIONS
Section 6. Operations.
6.01 St. Croix will cause the Concessions to be operated and conducted so that all
persons who patronize the Facility will always be promptly and satisfactorily
served. All foods and beverages sold must always be of the highest standard of
quality and purity, must be stored and handled at all times consistent with
excellent standards of sanitation, preservation and purity, must always be well
prepared and satisfactorily served and must always conform to the requirements
of all applicable federal, state and municipal laws, statutes, ordinances and
regulation. No imitation, adulterated or misbranded commodities may be stored,
displayed or sold by St. Croix or any employees or contractors.
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6.02 The City and St. Croix acknowledge that it is not always feasible to operate all
the Concessions on a daily basis. Periodically, the City and St. Croix will confer
in an effort to agree upon the nature and scope of operation which is consistent
with their respective interests. St. Croix will provide reasonable and adequate
service consistent with the activities at the location for each event.
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Section 7. Capital Improvements. Equipment. Repair and Maintenance.
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7.01 It may be desirable to consider additional capital improvements ("Additional Capital
Improvements") and the purchase of additional equipment ("Additional Equipment") for
the Premises. At any time St. Croix or the City may request a meeting to confer to
consider the advisability of any Additional Capital Improvements and Additional
Equipment. No purchases of Additional Capital Improvements or Additional Equipment
may be undertaken without the prior written agreement of the City.
7.02 St. Croix must maintain and repair the Equipment, the Additional Equipment, and
replacements thereof, the Additional Capital Improvements and replacements thereof in
accordance with the Budget and all manufacturers' warranty and preventive maintenance
requirements, and the cost thereof.
7.03 The City, at its expense and not as an Operating Expense, must replace all Equipment,
Additional Equipment, Additional Capital Improvements, and replacements, using
prudent business judgment giving due effect to the nature, age, obsolescence and
imminent obsolescence of such assets.
7.04 St. Croix will be responsible for the ordinary housekeeping and cleaning of the
Facility and the Equipment, Additional Equipment and Additional Capital Improvements.
ARTICLE III
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
. Section 8. Representation of the City. The City represents and warrants to St. Croix as an inducement
to St. Croix entering into this Agreement, that it is the City's intent that the Facility will be permitted to
be open to the paying public in a manner consistent with industry practices.
Section 9. Standard of Operation. St. Croix represents and warrants to the City that it will maintain
an efficient and high quality operation at the Facility comparable to other locations containing facilities
similar to those of the Facilities.
Section 10. Accountin2 Records. Reports and Practices.
10.01 St. Croix must maintain accounting records relating to the Facilities using accounting
practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently
applied.
10.02 St. Croix must establish internal financial control policies and practices which are in
accordance with generally accepted standards in the industry and reasonably acceptable
to the City.
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10.03 The City will have unlimited access to all accounting records and supporting
documentation of St. Croix relating to the Facility during the term of this Agreement and
for a period of three (3) years thereafter. The right to access will be exercised in a
reasonable manner.
Section 11. Default. Right to Cure. Consent to Jurisdiction and Waiver of Jurv Trial.
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11.01 It will be an event of default ("Event of Default") hereunder if either party hereto:
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a. Fails to payor deposit sums due by one party to the other within seven (7) days after
written notice by the other of such failure, or
b. Fails to perform or comply with any other obligation of such party hereunder within
thirty (30) days after written notice by the other of such failure (which notice will
specify, in sufficient detail, the specific circumstances so as to give the defaulting
party adequate notice and the opportunity to cure the same); provided however, that if
the default is of a nature that it cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, then the
defaulting party will not be deemed in default hereunder if it commences to cure the
default within ten (10) days after the effective date of the notice of such default and
diligently process to cure such default within ninety (90) days after the effective date
of notice.
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11.02 The parties agree that it is in their best interests to resolve any disputes or defaults, and,
accordingly, agree, that prior to the exercise of any remedy granted hereunder, at law or
in equity, upon an Event of Default, the parties will, in good faith, consider alternative
dispute resolution procedures, including, without limitation, arbitration and mediation.
The party who wishes to exercise its remedies will notify the other party thereof, which
notice will specify the alternative dispute resolution mechanism that the exercising party
wishes to employ (the "Exercise Notice"). The parties will attempt in good faith to
resolve the default by the alternative dispute resolution mechanism to which they agree,
(including, without limitation, the binding nature of any such alternative dispute
resolution proceeding); provided however that if no such resolution has been achieved
within ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Exercise Notice, the exercising
party may proceed to exercise its other remedies, including, without limitation,
termination of this Agreement.
11.03 The parties and each of them hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of
Washington County Minnesota District Court over any action or proceeding arising out
of or relating to this Agreement any other document evidencing the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 12. Insurance.
12.01 In connection with the employment of its employees, St. Croix will pay all applicable
social security, re-employment, workers' compensation or other employment taxes or
contributions of insurance, and will comply with all federal and state laws and regulations
relating to employment generally, minimum wages, social security, re-employment
insurance and worker's compensation. St. Croix will indemnify and hold harmless the
City from all costs, expenses, claims or damages resulting from any failure of St. Croix to
comply with this Section 12.01.
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12.02 St. Croix must procure and maintain insurance against any use or occupancy by
St. Croix of the Facility or the operations of St. Croix at the Facility (which operations
must include, without limitation, concessionaire uses, subletting and contract with
independent contractors) and must name the City, its officers, directors, elected officials,
employees and affiliates as additional insureds thereon. The amounts of such coverages
will be as follows:
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a. For Property Damage and Bodily Injury, and Automobile Coverage:
$2,000,000 per Occurrence and $2,000,000 General Aggregate.
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b. Products-Completed Operations Aggregate: $2,000,000.
c. Personal and Advertising Injury: $ 1,000,000 per Occurrence.
d. Medical Expenses: $5,000 per Occurrence.
12.03 City must procure all Risk Property Insurance for the completed value of the Facility to
cover the Facility including St. Croix's use, occupancy and operation of the Facility
against the perils of fire and other perils normally covered by an All Risk policy. The
City must be named insured on the property insurance. The City and St. Croix agree to
waive all rights against each other, and each other's subsidiaries, affiliates, agents and
employees, for damages covered by the property insurance.
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Section 13. Indemnitv. St. Croix agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, protect, and defend City or
City's agents, representatives and any affiliated or related entities against any and all
claims, loss, liability, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees,
that are alleged to have occurred as a result of or due to the breach of contract, negligence
or willful misconduct of St. Croix, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, employees or
representative, to the extent that such claim, loss, liability, damage, cost or expense is
alleged to have been caused by St. Croix, its agents, consultants, subcontractors,
employees or representative. St. Croix hereby waives any claims it may, now or in the
future, have against City which claims are or should have been covered by the insurance
specified in this Agreement. By this indemnity, which is not intended to be the
procurement of insurance, the City in no way knowingly or intentionally waives its
"maximum liability" as specified in Minn. Stat. 9466.04.
Section 14. Damaze to and Destruction of the Location. If all or part of the Location is rendered
untenantable by damage from fire and other casualty which, in the reasonable opinion of the City,
a. Can be substantially repaired under applicable laws and governmental regulations
within three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the date of such casualty (employing
normal construction methods without overtime or other premium), the City will
forthwith at its own expense repair damage other than damage to its improvements,
furniture, chattels or trade fixtures. During the period during which the Facility or any
part thereof remains untenantable until the Facility resumes full operation.
1. The Management Fee must be reduced accordingly, and St. Croix and the
City must jointly decide on an operating budget for the duration of the
repair period and jointly determine whether to retain personnel during the
repair period, and
11. Subject to applicable law, the term of the Agreement will be extended by
the amount of time in which the Facilities are closed to the general public
due to the damage.
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b. Cannot be substantially repaired under applicable laws and governinental regulations
with three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the date of such casualty (employing
normal construction methods without overtime or other premium), then the City must
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notify St. Croix thereof. In such case, either the City or St. Croix may elect to
terminate this Agreement as of the date of the casualty by written notice delivered to
the other.
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Section 15. Emulovees.
15.01 All persons engaged at the Facility in operating any of the services hereunder are the sole
and exclusive employees of St. Croix and must be paid by St. Croix. In connection with
the employment of its employees, St. Croix will pay all applicable social security, re-
employment insurance, workers' compensation or other employment taxes or
contributions to insurance plans, and retirement benefits, and must comply with all
federal and state laws and regulations relating to employment generally, minimum wages,
social security, re-employment insurance and worker's compensation, and will defend,
indemnify and save the City harmless from any responsibility therefore. St. Croix must
comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations including, without limitation,
those pertaining to human rights and nondiscrimination set forth in Minn. Stat. ~181.S9,
Minn. Stat. Ch 363 and the Stillwater City Code as the same may be amended from time
to time, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. Notwithstanding any provision
of this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement may be canceled or terminated by the
City for a violation of this paragraph, in addition to the penalty provisions which may be
invoked by the City pursuant to the above cited statutes and ordinances.
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15.02 St. Croix will employ trained and neatly dressed employees and the employees must
conduct themselves at all times in a proper and respectful manner. Any dismissal must be
in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws which may be in effect, and St.
Croix will defend, indemnify and save the City harmless from any claim, cause of action,
expense (including attorneys' fees), loss, cost or damage of any kind or nature arising
therefrom, except in the case of express written direction from the City.
Section 16. Nonwaiver._The failure of either party at any time to enforce a provision of this Agreement
will in no way constitute a waiver of the provision, nor in any way affect the validity of this Agreement
or any part hereof, or the right of the party thereafter to enforce each and every provision hereof.
Section 17. Amendment. The parties may amend this Agreement only by written agreement executed
by the parties.
Section 18. Choice of Law. The laws of the State of Minnesota will govern the rights and obligations of
the parties under this Agreement.
Section 19. Severabililv. Any provision of this Agreement decreed invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction will not invalidate the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
Section 20. Notices.
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20.01 Any notice required herein will be in writing and will be deemed effective and received
(a) upon personal delivery; (b) five (5) days after deposit in the United States mail,
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (c) one (1) business day after
deposit with a national overnight air courier, fees prepaid, to St. Croix or City at the
following addresses:
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If sent to St. Croix: Richard Anderson
St. Croix Catering, Inc.
301 South Second Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
20.02
Either party may designate an additional or another
representative or address for notices upon giving notice to the other party pursuant to this
paragraph. For the purposes of this Agreement, "business day" will mean a day which is
not a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday of the United States of America.
Section 21. Force Majeure.
21.01 Neither party will be obligated to perform hereunder, and neither will be deemed to be in
default, if performance is prevented by fire, earthquake, flood, act of God, riot, civil
commotion or other matter or condition of like nature, including the unavailability of
sufficient fuel or energy to operate the Location, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation or
order of any public or military authority stemming from the existence of economic
controls, riot, hostilities, war or governmental law and regulations.
21.02 In the event of a labor dispute which results in a strike, picket or boycott affecting the
Facility or the services described in the Agreement, St. Croix will not be deemed to be in
default or to have breached any part of this Agreement.
21.03 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in the event that the State of
Minnesota changes or terminates the statutory authority of the City for building,
operating and maintaining the Facilities, and the changes make this Agreement
impractical or unlawful to carry out, the City has the right to terminate this Agreement.
Section 22. Integration. This Agreement and all appendices and amendments hereto embody the
entire agreement of the parties relating to the services to be provided hereunder. There are no promises,
terms, conditions or obligations other than those contained herein, and this Agreement will supersede all
previous communications, representations, or agreements, either oral or written, between the parties
hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF STILLWATER,
a Minnesota municipal corporation
Jay L. Kimble, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diane Ward, Clerk
ST. CROIX CATERERS, INC.
Richard Anderson, President
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON )
On this _ day of ,2001, before me, a Notary Public within and for said
County, appeared Jay L. Kimble and Diane Ward, to me personally known, who, being by me
duly sworn, did say that they are, respectively, the Mayor and City Clerk ofthe City of
Stillwater, and that this instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of the City by authority of its
City Council, and they acknowledged the said instrument was the free act and deed of the City.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON )
On this day of 2001, before me, a Notary Public within and for
said County, appeared Richard Anderson, to me personally known, who, being duly sworn, did
say that he is the President of St. Croix Caterers, Inc. and that this instrument was signed as the
free act and deed of the corporation.
Notary Public
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Exhibit "A"
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center
Combined Revenue & Expenditures
5/1/2001 - 4/30/2002
New Arena
Lily Lake & 2nd sheet Fieldhouse Total
Revenues
Operating
Capital Outlay Bonds
120,400
611,200
120,300
214,400
1,000
946,000
121,300
Total Revenue
120,400
731,500
215,400
1,067,300
Expenditures
Personal Services
Goods & Services
Capital Outlay
Management Fees
Total Expenditures
53,166 147,967 45,367 246,500
51 ,433 300,264 165,043 516,740
120,300 1,000 121,300
11,666 11,667 11,667 35,000
116,265 580,198 223,077 919,540
4,135 151,302 -7,677 147,760
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Revenues over (under) expo
~
Contributions
TIF
Interest Earnings
70,000
100,000
13,000
Total Additions
183,000
Total available for debt service
330,760
Note: Debt service is $569,452
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. Exhibit "B"
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center
Operating Revenue
5/1/2001 - 4/30/2002
Lily Lake Main Arena 2nd Sheet Fieldhouse Total
Concessions 800 85,000 85,800
Advertising 2,500 20,000 10,000 10,000 42,500
Tax Exempt Programs 110,000 150,000 110,000 51,000 421,000
Other Programs 5,700 60,000 15,000 139,000 219,700
Equipment Rental 100 2,900 3,000
Figure Skating/Lessons 65,000 12,000 77,000
Open Skate/Field 600 13,300 5,000 3,000 21,900
Gate 36,300 36,300
Miscellaneous 700 25,500 1,200 27,400
Walking 6,500 6,500
Golf 2,900 2,900
. Batting Cages 2,000 2,000
Total Revenue 120,400 458,000 153,200 214,400 946,000
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Exhibit "C"
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center
. Expenditures
5/1/2001 - 4/30/2002
Main Arena
Lily Lake & 2nd Sheet Fieldhouse Total
Personal Services
Manager 20,666 20,667 20,667 62,000
Asst. Manager 9,500 9,500 9,500 28,500
Clerical 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,000
Zamboni Operator 22,000 65,200 87,200
Custodian 27,800 5,000 32,800
Attendants/Skateguard 3,800 9,200 13,000
Concession Workers 20,000 20,000
Total Personal Services 53,166 147,967 45,367 246,500
Goods & Services
Office Supplies 800 400 1,200
General Supplies 1,000 14,000 5,000 20,000
Concession Supplies 1,000 51,000 52,000
Uniforms 1,700 2,600 4,300
Equip. Repair Supplies 2,300 3,300 2,400 8,000
Other Minor Equipment 1,000 2,000 3,000
Contractual Services 22,000 5,000
. Professional Services 5,000 40,000 33,000 78,000
Telephone 1,000 2,100 1,000 4,100
Postage 20 750 30 800
Cellular Phone 166 167 166 499
Mileage 32 32 32 96
Meals 15 15 15 45
Gate Split 5,100 5,100
Printing & Publishing 3,500 800 4,300
Insurance 7,400 6,600 6,000 20,000
Electricity 20,000 87,000 33,000 140,000
Natural Gas 6,500 20,500 63,000 90,000
Propane 2,100 2,100
Equip. Repair Charges 1,000 11,500 2,500 1 5,000
Sales Tax 500 12,500 10,000 23,000
Membership & Dues 100 300 400
Laundry 500 2,500 800 3,800
Miscellaneous 100 12,000 1,900 14,000
Total Goods & Services 51,433 300,264 165,043 516,740
Other
Capital Outlay 120,300 1,000 121,300
Management Fees 11,666 11,667 11,667 35,000
. Total Other 11,666 131,967 12,667 156,300
Total Expenditures 116.265 580.198 223 077 919.540
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Revenues
Operating
Capital Outlay Bonds
Total Revenue
Expenditu res
Personal Services
Goods & Services
Capital Outlay
Management Fees
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Total Expenditures
Revenues over (under) expo
Add..;.
Contributions
TIF
Interest Earnings
Total Additions
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Exhibit "DO-A"
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center
Combined Revenue & Expenditures
YE 12/31/2000
New Arena
Lily Lake & 2nd sheet Fieldhouse Total
125,792
562,308
38,741
205,265
126,422
893,365
165,163
125,792
601,049
331,687
1,058,528
55,982 161,859 44,453 262,294
52,129 300,232 162,518 514,879
38,741 126,422 165,163
11,666 11 ,667 11,667 35,000
119,777 512,499 345,060 977,336
6,015 88,550 -13,373 81 , 192
92,512
100,000
13,000
205,512
Total available for debt service
286,704
Note: Debt service was $530,481
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Exhibit "00-8"
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center
Revenues
YE 12/31/2000
Lily lake Main Arena 2nd Sheet Fieldhouse I21al
Concessions 761 85,209 85,970
Advertising 250 7,934 1,125 9,309
Tax Exempt Programs 118,196 141 , 132 100,000 50,593 409,921
Other Programs 5,687 74,985 10,000 139,195 229,867
Equipment Rental 83 2,885 2,968
Figure Skating/Lessons 64,538 64,538
Open Skate/Field 50 13,255 2,999 16,304
Gate 36,300 36,300
Miscellaneous 765 26,070 26,835
. Walking 6,439 6,439
Golf 2,895 2,895
Batting Cages 2,019 2,019
Total Revenue 125,792 452,308 110,000 205,265 893,365
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Exhibit "OO-C"
St. Croix Valley Recreation Center
. Expenditures
YE 12/31/2000
Main Arena
Lily Lake & 2nd Sheet Fieldhouse Total
Personal Services
Manager 20,742 20,742 20,742 62,226
Asst. Manager 6,546 6,546 6,545 19,637
Recreation Director 6,938 6,938 6,938 20,814
Clerical 1,693 1,693
Zamboni Operator 21,756 77,762 99,518
Custodian 18,622 1,050 19,672
Attendants/Skateguard 3,574 9,178 12,752
Concession Workers 25,982 25,982
Total Personal Services 55,982 161,859 44,453 262,294
Goods & Services
Office Supplies 32 1,741 1,773
General Supplies 969 14,056 4,303 19,328
Concession Supplies 864 50,356 51,220
Uniforms 1,613 2,595 4,208
Equip. Repair Supplies 2,217 4,209 2,063 8,489
Other Minor Equipment 796 2,276 3,072
. Contractual Services 22,347 4,502
Professional Services 5,055 39,208 33,920 78,183
Telephone 940 1,996 1,094 4,030
Postage 15 726 35 776
Cellular Phone 498 498
Mileage 83 83
Seminar/Conference fees 293 193 25 511
Meals
Gate Split
Printing & Publishing 3,548 723 4,271
Insurance 10,013 8,939 8,036 26,988
Electricity 19,669 86,301 30,731 136,701
Natural Gas 5,595 20,108 62,592 88,295
Propane 2,042 2,042
Equip. Repair Charges 1,008 14,457 2,490 17,955
Sales Tax 448 12,324 9,371 22,143
Membership & Dues 100 300 400
Laundry 405 2,320 943 3,668
Miscellaneous 55 11,651 1,690 13,396
Total Goods & Services 52,129 300,232 162,518 514,879
QtIw:
Capital Outlay 38,741 126,422 165,163
. Management Fees 11,666 11,667 11,667 35,000
Total Other 11,666 50,408 138,089 200,163
Total Expenditures 119,777 512,499 345,060 977,336
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St. Croix Vallev Recreation Center
PriceIRate Sheet
Facility Rental:
Prime Time:
Oct 1- March 31
Sat. & Sun. 6am-9pm
Mon.- Fri. 2pm-9pm
St. Croix Arena
$135/hr + tax
$11 O/hr + tax
Prime Time
Non PT
Lily Lake
$ 120/hr + tax
$95/hr + tax
Prime Time
Non PT
Field house, full filed
$150/ hr + tax
$90/hr + tax
Prime Time
Non PT
Field house, half field
$80/hr + tax
$50/hr + tax
Prime Time
Non PT
Group overnight, ice
Field house
$50/hr + tax
$40/ hr + tax
Public Sessions: Adult: 18 and older Family: immediate only
. Open Skating $2/youth, senior $15/ 10 punch pass
$3/adult $25/ 10 punch pass
$5/family $40/ 10 punch pass
Open Hockey/lnline $2/youth, senior $15/ 10 punch pass
$3/adult $25/ 10 punch pass
$5/family $40/ 10 punch pass
Open Field $2/youth, senior $15/ 10 punch pass
$3/adult $25/ 10 punch pass
$5/family $40/ 10 punch pass
Open Walking $.50/youth, senior $5/ 20 punch pass
$2/adult $20/ 20 punch pass
$3/family $30/20 punch pass
Pro's & Dead Ice $6.50/hr
Batting Cages $3/ 50 pitches
$20/hr for teams
Driving Range $7.50/ half hour, unlimited golf balls
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. Skating Lessons:
Group lessons $55/ 8 sessions 10 open skating passes
Individual $6.50/hr + instructor fee
Birthday Parties:
Field/Ice & Food $5/child
Adult Leagues:
Football $500/team
Softball $500/team
Hockey $800/team
Concessions:
Bottled Beverage $1.00
Fountain pop, 22 oz. $1.00
12 oz. $0.75
Cappuccino $1.00
Hot Chocolate $0.75
Coffee $0.50
Slushy, small $1.00
Large $1.75
Candy $0.75
Chips $0.75
. Popcorn $1.00
Hot Dog $1.50
Pizza $1.75
Pretzel $1.50 w/ cheese add $0.25
Nachos $2.00
Donuts $0.75
Pickles $0.75
Clothing:
Baseball Caps $12.00
Warm-up suit $75.00
Mittens $4.00
Equipment:
Hockey Tape $2.50
Hockey Laces $2.00
Mouth Guard $1.50
Skate Covers $4.75
Skate Guards $6.50
Whistles $1.50
Lanyards $1.50
. Skate Sharpening: $3.00
MIAMA 2001 ICE RA lES
Arena Name Basic Rental Rate /HR Basic Rental Rate/HR Skate Open Other Skate
2000-2001 2001-2002 Sharpening Skating Rental
Adult/Studen
t
All Seasons $105 both $115 both $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $65.00 $1.50 non
Mankato, MN Summer $105 Summer $115 family member
$40.00 $1.25
individual member
Apple Valley Arena $130 prime $97 non $150 prime $105 non $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $1.00
Apple Valley, MN
Bielenberg $140 prime $125 non $145 prime $130 non $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $2.00
Woodbury, MN Summer $125 prime Summer $130 prime
$115 non $115 non
Bloomington Ice Garden $135 prime $110 non $140 prime $115 non $2.50 $3.50/$2.50 $1.50
Bloomingotn, MN Summer $130/$110 non Summer N/A
$11 0 non
Braemar $130 prime $80 non $135 prime $85 non $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $1.50
Edina, MN Summer $130 Summer $135
Brainerd Area Civic Center $90 $95 $4.00
Brainerd, MN Summer $70 Summer $75
Breezy Point Sports $100 prime $65 non $100 prime $70 non $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $2.00
Breezy Point, MN Summer $100 prime Summer $100 prime
$80 non $80 non
Brookings Ice Arena $60 both $60 both $2.00 $2.00/$2.00 $2.00
Brookings, SO Summer $85 prime Summer $85 prime
$60 non $60 non
Bud King Ice Arena $75 prime $65 non $75 prime $65 non $3.00 $3.00/$2.00 $1.00
Winona, MN Summer $75 prime Summer $75 prime
$65 non $65 non
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Buffalo Civic Center $125 prime $85 non $135 prime $98 non $2.50 $2.50/$2.50 Under 6 $2.00
Buffalo, MN Summer-Pryfica $400/day free with
paid
adult
Burnsville Ice Center $140 prime $103 non $145 prime $108 non $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $2.00
Burnsville, MN Summer $119 prime Summer proposed
$103 non $124 prime $108 non
Centennial Sports Arena $120 prime $100 non $120 prime $100 non $2.50 $3.00/$2.00
Circle Pines, MN Summer $105 prime Summer $105 prime
$90 non $90 non
Chaska Arena $130 prime $85 non $130 prime $85 non $3.00 $3.00/$2.00 $1.00
Chaska, MN Summer $85 Summer $120 prime
$85 non
City of Aspen Ice Garden $165-$115* prime $170-$120* prime $4.00 $4.00/$3.00 $2.00 5 $2.00
Aspen, CO $125-$95* non $130-$1 00* non years
* rate for youth non profit *rate for youth non profit and
under
Civic Arena $75 prime $60 non $75 prime $60 non $2.00 $1.00/$1.00 Free
Crookston, MN under 5
Columbia Arena $135 prime $100 non $135 prime $100 non Open
Fridley, MN Summer $85/hr dry floor Summer $85/hr dry floor Hockey
$4.00
Cook Arena $115 prime $85 non $135 prime $100 non $3.00 $3.00/$3.00
Coon Rapids, MN Summer $85 Summer $100
Cottage Grove Ice $138.45 prime $138.45 prime $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $25.00
Cottage Grove, MN $85.20 non $85.20 non for 10
Summer $90.52-$122.47 adm.
Oakotah Sport and Fitness $135 prime $115 non $140 prime $120 non $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 Free $2.50/mbr.
Prior Lake, MN Summer $115 Summer $120 Club $1.50/non
members mbr.
Oavid C Johnson Civic Arena $130 prime $90 non $130 prime $90 non $2.00 $2.00/$1.00
Isanti , MN
OECC $100 prime $90 non $110 prime $100 non
OuJuth, MN
Orake Arena of SPA $120 prime $105 non $120 prime $105 non $4.00
St. Paul, MN Summer $100 prime Summer $100 prime
$80 non $80 non
Eagan Civic Arena $135 prime $105 non $140 prime $105 non $3.00 $3.00/$2.00 $2.00
Eagan, MN Summer Same Summer $135 prime
$105 non
Eden Prairie Community Center $135 prime $100 non $140 prime $105 non $2.00 $3.50/$2.50 $6.00 $1.00
Eden Prairie, MN Summer $120 prime Summer $120 prime families
$105 non $105 non
Farmington Civic Arena $130 prime $100 non $2.00 $3.00/$1.00
Farmington, MN
Fogerty Arena $115 prime $95 non $115 prime $95 non $2.50 $2.00/$2.00 $2.00
Blaine, MN Summer $95.00 Summer $95
Four Seasons Centre $128 prime$70 non $2.00 $3.00/$2.00 $2.00 Sr.
Owatonna, MN Summer $100 Citizen
Fryberger $94 prime $79 non $105 prime $65 non $3.00/$3.00
Ouluth, MN
Graham Youth hockey $1 04 SAME $3.00/$2.00
Rochester, MN Schools $11 0
Private $115
Hallett Community Center $100 prime $70 non $110 prime $80 non $3.00 $6.00/$4.00 $1.00
Crosby, M N
Harold J Pond Sports Center $135 prime $130 non Not yet determined $3.00
Mound, MN
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Hastings Civic Arena $118.50 prime $124.50 prime $3.00 $2.75/$2.75 $1.75
Hastings, MN $95.25 non $95.25 non
Summer $105.00 prime Summer $108.00 prime
$90.25 non $90.25 non
Hermantown Arena $90 prime $75 non $95 prime $85 non $2.00/$2.00
Hermantown, MN Summer $90 prime Summer $95 prime
$85 non $85 non
Hippodrome White Bear Assoc. $45.00 SAME $1.00/$1.00
St. Paul, MN Non WB Assoc. $75
Hopkins Pavilion $130 prime $105 non $140 prime $105 non $2.00/$1.00
Hopkins, MN Summer turf $65 Same as 2000-2001
Summer dryfloor $55
Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center $60.00 $60.00 $3.00/skate $1.001.50
Thief River Falls, MN
Hunt Arena $100 $102.50 $2.50 $3.00/$2.00 $2.00 Sr. $1.50
River Falls, WI Citizens
Hutchinson Civic Arena $100 $105 $3.00 $3.00/$2.00
Hutchinson, MN Summer $100 Summer $105
Ice Forum of Champlin $145 prime $125 non $150 prime $125 non $2.50 $3.00/$2.00 $10.00 $2.00
Champlin, MN Summer $112.68 prime Summer $112.68 prime family
$90 non $90 non
IRA Civic Center $85 prime $65 non $88 prime $68 non $3.00 $3.00/$2.00 $2.00 $1.00
Grand Rapids, MN Summer $85 Summer $88 Seniors
K B Willett Arena $90 prime $80 non $95 prime $90 non $3.00 $2.50/$2.50 $2.50
Stevens Point, WI Summer $95 Summer $100
Lake County Arena $75.00 both $80.00 both $3.00 Free
Two Harbors, MN
Lily Lake Arena $120 prime $95 non $3.00 $3.00/$2.00 $5.00
Stillwater, MN Summer-closed Family
Litchfield Civic Arena $85.00 $90.00 $2.00 $2.00/$2.00
Litchfield, MN
Maroon & Gold Arena $125 non $145 prime $3.00 $3.00/$2.00
Forest Lake, MN $65-$110 non
Martin County Arena $75 both $75 both $3.00 $2.00/$2.00 $30/20 $1.50
Fairmont, MN adm
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Minnetonka Ice Arena $130 prime $130 non TBO $4.00 $2.00/$2.00 $1.00
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Minnetonka, MN Summer $130/both TBO
Mora Civic Center $100 prime $75 non $100 prime $75 non $3.50 same $2.00/$2.00 $1.00
Mora, MN day/$2.50
next day
Moylan Iceplex $140 prime $150 non $140 prime $105 non $5.00 $4.00/$3.00 $2.00
Omaha, NE Summer $140 prime Summer $140 prime
$105 non $105 non
New Hope Ice Arena $150 prime $120 non $3.00 $3.0/$3.00
New Hope, MN Summer $120
New Prague Area Community $120 prime $87.50 non $120 prime $87.50 non $3.00 $2.50/$2.50 $2.00
Center
New Prague, MN
Northfield Arena $100 $105 $3.00 $2.00/$2.00
Northfield, MN
Parade Ice Garden $150 prime $125 non $150 prime $125 non $3.00 $3.00/$2.75 $2.75 $2.00
Minneapolis, MN Summer $125 prime Summer $125 prime Seniors
$115 non $115 non
Peterson $94 prime $79 non $105 prime $65 non $3.00/$3.00
Ouluth, MN
Plymouth Ice Center $140 prime $120 non $140 prime $120 non $3.00 $3.00/$2.00 $2.00 $1.00
Plymouth, MN Summer $110 Summer $110 Seniors
Princeton Ice Arena $120 prime $110 non $125 prime $115 non $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $10.00
Princeton, MN Family
Ramsey County Arenas $120-$135 prime $120-$135 prime $2.50 $2.50/$2.50 $2.50
St. Paul, MN $75-95 non $75-95 non
Summer $120 Summer $120
Rapid City Arena Opening in 2001 $100 prime $90 non $2.50 $4.25/$3.25 $2.50
Rapid City, SO
Riverside $120 rime $96 & $76 non $120 prime $2.00/$2.00 $1.00
Austin, MN $96 & $76 non
Rocket Ice Arena $220 prime $200 non $245 prime $225 non $5.00 $5.00/$3.00 $2.00
Bolingbrook, IL Summer $200 prime Summer $225 prime
$180 non $205 non
Rosemount Community Center $140 prime $110 non $140 prime $110 non $3.00 $3.00/$3.00
Rosemount, MN Summer $110 Summer $110
Roseville Skating Center $125 $130-$135 $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $3.00
Roseville, MN Summer $125 Summer $130-$135
Rukavina Arena $50 prime & non $50 prime & non $2.00 $1.00/$1.00 $2.00
Silver Bay, MN
St. Croix Valley Rec. Center $135 prime $110 non $3.00 $3.00/$2.00 $5.00
Stillwater, MN Summer $110 Family
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St. Louis Park Recreation Center $125 $130 $3.00 $2.50/$2.00 $3.00 $1.50
St. Louis Park, MN Summer $115 prime Summer $120 prime Open
$105 non $110 non Hockey
Sauk Centre Civic Arena $90 prime & non $90 prime & non $2.50 $2.00/$2.00
Sauk Centre, MN
Schwan's Super Rink $135 prime $100 non $140 prime $100 non $3.00 $4.00/$4.00 $3.00
Blaine, MN Summer $135 Summer $140
Shakopee Ice Arena $130 resident/$140 non $3.00/$2.00
Shakopee, MN Summer $100
Sioux Falls Ice & Recreation $110 $110 $3.00 $3.50/$2.50 $2.00
Center
Sioux Falls, SO
South Suburban Ice Arena $145 district $168 non $152 district $175 non $3.50 $3.50/$2.50
Centennial. CO district district $12.50 non district
Summer same Summer same competitive $5.00/$4.00
skater
Sports Arena East $110 prime $80 non $115 prime $80 non $3.00
Coon Rapids, MN
Superior Ice Arena $95 prime $75 non $95 prime $75 non
Superior, WI Summer same Summer same
Veterans Memorial Arena $70 both $80-$85 (?) non prime $2.00
West Fargo, NO Summer dry floor Summer dry floor
Victory Memorial Ice Arena $120 $120 $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $3.00
Minneapolis, MN Summer $90 Summer $90
VFW Memorial Youth Center $85 prime & non $90 prime & non $2.00 $2.50/$2.50 $5.00
East Grand Forks, MN Summer $85 Summer $90 Family
Waseca Community Arena $115 prime $100 non $115 prime $100 non $2.50 $2.50/$2.50 $22.50 $2.00
Waseca, MN 10 adm.
Wessman Arena $97.50 prime $60 non $107.50 prime $80 non
Superior, WI Summer $85 Sumemr $107.50
West St Paul Arena $130 both $135-$140 both $3.00 $3.00/$3.00 $4.00
West St Paul, MN Summer same Summer $140 open
hockey
White Bear Lake Sports Center $120.18 $120.18 $3.50/$2.50 $1.00
White Bear Lake, MN Summer same Summer same
Whitefish Ice Rink $60 both $65 prime $45 non $3.25 $4.50/$4.00 $2.00
Whitefish, MT
Young Arena $107-$117 Not determined $3.00/$3.00 $2.00
Waterloo, IA Summer $113
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Schloe, John [maxliao@qwest.net]
Wednesday, April 18, 2001 2:26 AM
srussell@ci.stillwater.mn.us
Removal of Staples Field basketball court
Mr. Russell,
I am writing to you in regards to the decision to remove the Staples Field basketball court. I understand that my timing
may be a bit late on this, but I have just recently moved back to Stillwater after spending nine years in the Air Force. As
such, I bring my concern up to you now, since it is the first moment that I have had to do so.
After contacting a couple of different agencies, I was informed that my best course of action is to attempt to appeal the
decision made to remove the basketball court. I will be honest, I do not know how to go about doing this, and therefore
that is what I try to do with this text.
I have a copy of the petition that was passed around, as well as the survey that went out in regards to Staples Field.
After looking at the numbers, I hardly see how a decision to close the park was made. Question number three (in
regards to having any problems with the park) shows that two-thirds of the people have no problems. Question number
seven (in regards to park satisfaction) shows a sixty eight to seven margin of satisfaction.
The basketball court was recently refurbished. How much did this cost? Who made the decision to upgrade it? What
process was involved in getting it refurbished? I ask these questions, because it completely escapes me how all this
money can be spent to fix it up, and now it is going to just be removed.
I have heard much hearsay and speculation as to what the problems were that led to this decision. I do not know how
much of it is fact and how much of it is fiction, but the answers all seem common sense to me. I am very sure I do not
.e the whole picture, so please correct me where I am mistaken.
#1 loud noise.
It is a park. People are going to make noise in a park. That park has been there for more years than my folks and I have
lived in this area, (over 20 years) and noise didn't just start happening a year or so ago. If you live next to a park, you
have to have a certain tolerance for noise and activity. You would not remove a church's bell for ringing too loudly, would
you?
#2 People are there too late at night.
Now, I can understand locking up the park at night to prevent excessive noise. This makes total sense. Ten o'clock p.m.
is a very reasonable time to close it down. If necessary, between ten and ten thirty, a police patrol should drive by to
ensure that the court has been cleared. I personally do not believe that is necessary, as if there is someone at midnight
making noise, common sense would tell me just to call the police.
#3 Profanity
As far as the cussing and swearing go, I agree that should be kept out of a public area. However, let's be real for a
minute here, no matter where you go people are going to be cussing. If it is excessive then the police need to be
involved. If, as a resident who lives next to the park, I am bothered by excessive cussing and profanity, I'll call the police
- as all residents should do.
#4 Urinating in people's yards.
Installing a semi-permanent porta-potty could solve this issue. Personally, I think it is sick that someone would resort to
urinating in someone else's yard, but if it has happened, then the solution is simple and not all that expensive.
#5 Gangs.
Pardon my bluntness here, but after spending six years in Washington D.C. I can safely say that the North Hill of
~lIwater is not a hotbed of gang violence. If there are a group of individuals who are bullying around other people in the
..k or who are engaging in illegal activities then that is yet another matter for the police.
#6 Personal threats; Property damage; Alcohol consumption and other criminal offenses.
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Once again, I simply say, that is what the police are for. I find it absurd and ridiculous to believe that the basketball court
is to blame, even IF these accusations are true. As 1 said earlier, my parents and I have lived across from all three parks
for over twenty years and have never seen these issues. Therefore, even if they did occur, they happen on such an
~equent basis that once again it should fall into the hands of the police. If anything, the people who constantly run the
~p signs in the area are the ones the police should be watching for.
Now, it may sound like the police have a monumental task ahead of them, and the writers of the petition will no doubt
have you believe this. I, on the other hand, find much of this to be rhetoric to strike fear into the neighborhood so that
they can get the vote of confidence that they need. In actuality, the police should be patrolling ALL of Stillwater, to
include the Staples Field area, continually. If they are doing so on a consistent basis, the small amount of derelict
activity that you will find there will be no more than in any other park in the city.
I have looked at the petition to close the basketball court down. There are nineteen names on it. This is a far cry from
the sixty-eight who are satisfied with the park (according to the survey). Upon closer inspection of the petition and the
people who signed it, I see that many of the names are not even in proximity to the park to hear profanity or to receive
threats. However, if they are receiving threats, I can quite honestly conclude that it is not the basketball court causing
the dilemma.
I talked with the Representative for Ward 2, where Staples Field and my residence reside. He has told me in no
uncertain terms that he will not back me up in this plea. He cites that the basketball court is too close to residences.
Well, I challenge that reasoning by noting that none of the people living directly next to the court were here when the
park was established. You do not move next to a park in the vain hope that you will get it removed. That concept is
absurd. When you move next to a park,common sense would indicate that you will have some noise and activity during
the day and that you will just have to get used to that. If I did not want to be bothered by bouncing balls, people having
fun and the occasional tennis ball or baseball in my yard, I would not live here.
Recently, I have witnessed on many occasions people walking up to the basketball court to play only to be flabbergasted
at its closure. Not just teenage kids mind you, but also mothers with children and even grandparents with grandkids. I
have a fiance with an eight-year-old son; 1 would thoroughly love for him to play in all of Staples field, to include the
basketball court.
.at is the intended change? Who approved this change? How much more will this cost taxpayers like myself?
I am vehemently opposed to the basketball court's closure. With this said, I will take all action that I am able to prevent
its removal. I would hope that you can help me in this endeavor, whether it is helping me with an appeal, pointing me to
the right agency or letting me get together with the parties involved in order to come to some arrangement.
Whatever it takes, I am prepared to stand up and fight against the decision to close the Staples Field Basketball Court
down.
I would very much appreciate it if I would be able to talk to you, if you are the correct point of contact, in person to
discuss this issue.
Thank you very much for your time and help in this matter,
<signed>
John P. Schloe
maxi iao@qwest.net <mai Ita: maxliao@qwest.net>
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Martha and Aspen Streets in the city of Stillwater.
Recently a survey went around to local residents in regards to Staples Field, Although an
overwhelming majority of the people (68 to 7) had neutral or positive feelings about the
park, a petition was sent around to closetbe basketball portion ofit. With only nineteen
(19) sigttatures, the petition was voted on and passed, Now, we have no basketball court
for families and children to play in, It is the endeavor of all of the people's signatures
below to halt the tearing down ofthe basketball court and to reopen it for use and
recreation.
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