9-27-1993 (2)OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
I September 27, 1993
Members present: Tom Zins, Marshall Rappaport, Rich Krahulec, George Murad, Chuck Cahill,
Pat Borchert. Also present were Don Taylor - City Finance Director, Sue Cook - Recreation Su-
pervisor, Sharyl Thompson and Rick Jacobson,
AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
Under "Old Business", Rick Jacobson added the Golden Valley Hospital site developments and
scheduling the City Director of Planning and Development for Golden Valley to attend a
Commission meeting in October.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Chuck Cahill and seconded by Marshall Rappaport to accept the minutes
of August 23, 1993. Motion carried.
RECREATION REPORT - SUE COOK
Sue gave an update on programs that she brought before the Commission last spring including the
Success By Six program which was held in Brooklyn Park and the local Hershey Track & Field
competition.
Summer programs reviewed by Sue included Adult Softball, Concerts in the Park (which were
successful in spite of poor weather), newly added Tennis Camp, Mini Music Camp and a tennis
tournament.
The Adopt A Park program is progressing. Sixteen of twenty-nine parks have been adopted and
most groups have done at least one pick-up. Signs will be posted this week.
Following Sue's report, the Commission expressed their congratulations on the excellent job she is
doing.
BUDGET/CIP UPDATE - DON TAYLOR, CITY FINANCE DIRECTOR
Don Taylor explained that tax valuations on commercial and industrial properties have decreased
substantially over the past couple of years. This causes more of the tax burden to shift to private
homeowners. Park capital improvements were discussed with Don explaining that lower tax
revenues were a main cause for cuts in this program. The CIP budget process will be done in
October.
Pat Borchert expressed concern over the condition of the playground equipment at Brookview
Park. She felt replacement should be a high priority in the CfP budget.
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Rick Jacobson handed out c
OLD BUSINESS
Golden Valley Hospital
Although Hennepin County
has been sold to a health <
divide parts for other develc
Mark Grimes, Golden Valley
Women of Today Donation
Rick Jacobson reported that
Recreation Department. The
of Today this past summer.
munity Center and a portable
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Georl
t 93 - 1991 CIP budget for the Commission's review.
in purchasing this property for park land, it apparently
ich would use part of the property and possibly sub -
A
will attend the October meeting of this Commission.
/alley Women of Today donated $1300 to the Park and
From proceeds of the Fun Fest sponsored by the Women
ill go toward purchasing a new film screen in the Com-
n for the seniors program.
d seconded by Pat Borchert to adjourn. Motion carried.
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1993 SUAU%TER PROGRAM FINAL REPORT
Or anized.Pro ram Come
arison
Program
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Little Critters
57
77
78
85
81
Kids Korner
52
83
79
74
103
Sports, Etc.
57
46
57
51
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K-League*---
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78
T-Ball (PM)
82
195
146
154
118
T-B all (AM)
106
Instructional Baseball
121
88
86
81
52
Supervised Batting
100
66
57
27
58
Lifetime Sports*
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28
35
38
50
Drama Club
17
30
34
37
24
Basketball Camp*
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31
17
29
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Dance, Dance, Dance*
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7
16
12
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Exploring Twin Cities*
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160
160
160
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Games Galore
71
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19
12
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Soccer Camp
30
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14
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Intro to Karate*
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6
16
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Puppet Shows**
1213
1151
725
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Picnic & Puppets
32
51
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Nature Camp*
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25
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Collectors Club
5
Fashion }Modeling
19
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TOTALS
1962
2019
1564
760
564
*Program no longer offered.
**Number does not include morning shows or special event performances.
The summer organized programs of 1993 showed a decrease of 2.9% when compared to the programs of 1992.