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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
Brookview Community Center
Monday, October 23, 2006
7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
Roger Bergman
Kelly Kuebelbeck
Jerry Sandler, Chair
III. Agenda Changes or Additions
Chuck Cahill
Bob Mattison
Jim Vaughan, Vice Chair
IV. Approval of Minutes — September 24, 2006
V. Recreation Report — Brian Erickson
VI. Comprehensive Plan
VII. Park and Recreation Facility Study Subcommittee Reports
VIII. Old Business
a. Deer Task Force Update
b. Regional Trail Update
c. City Phone Survey
IX. Adjournment
Jim Johnson
Roger McConico
Tom Zins
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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Monday, September 25, 2006
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Roger Bergman, Jim Johnson, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Roger McConico, Jerry Sandler,
Jim Vaughan, Tom Zins, Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation; Sheila Van Sloun, Park
and Recreation Administrative Assistant; and Jackie Wells, Golden Valley Federated Women's
Club.
Absent: Chuck Cahill.
III. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
Addition of New Business:
1) Changes to Brookview Community Center Policies
2) Commission opening
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —July 24, 2006
MOTION: Moved by Johnson and seconded by Vaughan to approve the July 24''' meeting minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
V. BROOKVIEW PERFORMANCE AREA
Wells discussed the Brookview Performance Area presentation that was given at the September 19''' Council
meeting. She explained the Council approved the plan. Wells then discussed the next step in the process.
Wells thanked the Commission for their help. She asked for suggestions on raising money for the performance
area. Wells and the Commission then discussed possible organizations that would contribute funds.
Wells said at the next Golden Valley Federated Women's Club meeting, a fundraiser will be present to discuss
ideas with them. Sandler asked to be contacted after that meeting.
VI. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Mattison said the survey for youth athletic associations is complete and the next step is contacting them to
distribute the survey.
Kuebelbeck said she met with Peter Leatherman from Decision Resources, who explained the program for
compiling the citizen survey results. After meeting with Peter and discovering the program had to be rewritten
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September 25, 2006
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in a few areas, Kelly created a similar program in Excel that she feels is much more user friendly. She said she
would like to get as many survey results entered as possible before the phone survey thru Decision Resources
begins.
Sandler said there has been a reasonable turn out at the open houses. He added that people have been
commenting and filling out the surveys.
Sandler thanked the Commission for all the work they have put into the Facility Study.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Deer Task Force Update
Vaughan explained the task force is creating a deer management plan. Vaughan said the next step is to
create a resolution and present the plan to Council for their consideration.
B. Regional Trail Update
Jacobson explained that Three Rivers Board of Commissioners approved the contract for Phase I, from
Hwy. 169 to Douglas Drive. They would like the work to start this fall. Three Rivers plans to bid the
second half of the trail, Phase II, from Douglas Drive to Wirth Parkway, in the spring of 2007.
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
A. Brookview Community Center Policy Changes
Jacobson discussed a few recommended changes to the community center policies.
MOTION Moved by Mattison and seconded by Zins to approve the changes made to the
Brookview Community Center Policies. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Commission Opening
Sandler announced the resignation of Chuck Cahill.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by McConico and seconded by Mattison to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
PARK SECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission..............................................................................................1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Background....................................................................................... 2
Park Systems Classification........................................................ 2
Park Locations and Acreage....................................................... 3
UrbanTrails.............................................................................. 6
Parks & Recreation: Goals and Policies ................................................ 7
Land Acquisition, Facility Development and Maintenance ............. 7
Recreation................................................................................ 8
TrailSystem............................................................................. 9
Natural Resources.................................................................... 11
Exhibit A — Parks & Open Space Map.................................................14
Exhibit B — Priority Items...................................................................15
Exhibit C — Park Facility Information...................................................16
Updated 9/21/99
MISSION
The mission of the Golden Valley Park & Recreation Department shall be to provide and
maintain sufficient, attractive parks and scenic areas for the beauty and leisure time
activities of the community, and to provide wholesome recreation for the entire family.
Consistent with this mission, every opportunity shall be afforded, with financial limits, to
plan, procure, develop and maintain parks and recreation resources.
INTRODUCTION
Parks, playgrounds and other public and semi-public open spaces in Golden Valley must
be continually assessed, maintained and upgraded if the City is to retain its image as an
attractive and pleasant suburban community.
Along with providing adequate and convenient recreational opportunities for all
residents, parks furnish visual contrasts within the more densely built-up sectors and
can help to better define the image and form of developing and redeveloping areas as
well. Parks can provide a measure of relief from the monotony of buildings, industrial
areas, parking lots, shops, streets and other urban features, thereby imparting a
psychological uplift to its surroundings — a value which is often difficult to express in
terms of dollars.
Well -kept parks with attractive facilities and open space areas act as positive influences
to preserve the character of the community and to help deter any deteriorating
influences.
Parkland and open space provide an ecological function for wildlife habitat and native
plant species which add to the quality of life in Golden Valley.
Therefore, it can be concluded that parks and open space serve as essential resources
in communities by keeping property values high, preserving certain areas for scenic and
utilitarian qualities, maintaining a certain image for the areas and providing varied
recreational experiences and opportunities.
BACKGROUND
A. PARK SYSTEMS CLASSIFICATION
Under the general heading of park systems, various types of public recreation
areas are normally established to provide for the two principle forms. of activities
— active use in community/neighborhood parks, and passive use in open
space/nature areas.
In evaluating the recreation facilities in Golden Valley, the following
classifications have been utilized.
Neighborhood Parks: an active area designed for intensive use by children and
family groups close to home and affording opportunities for informal recreation
and possibly some scheduled activities for all ages.
Community Parks: a larger, active play area providing for a greater variety of
play experiences and activities.
Open Space/Nature Areas: land set aside for preservation of natural resources,
remnant landscapes and visual aesthetics/buffering which may include areas for
trails and other passive recreation uses.
Regional Parks: a large park area providing broad expanses of natural scenery
and capable of accommodating large numbers of people. It often includes special
facilities of area -wide interest.
Special Use Facilities: includes such facilities as play lots, squares and plazas,
public beaches, swimming pools, parkway systems, golf course facilities,
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greenbelts, drainageways, trails, and any other facilities of a special nature for
which standards are difficult to formulate and whose number, location and
distribution is dependent upon a number of factors such as physical conditions,
natural amenities, opportunities for acquisition and public demand.
B. PARK LOCATIONS AND ACREAGE
Golden Valley's park system was developed with the neighborhood in mind.
Attractive park facilities (community and neighborhood parks) and nature areas
are scattered throughout the City in order that the maximum number of
residents are provided with close proximity to the nearest recreational area.
The following list describes the existing park system in the City. This includes a
park's classification, location and size. Generally, the City's community parks are
larger than the neighborhood park facilities. Each facility is geographically
located on the map, Exhibit A.
CommunityParks ...............
Location ............................................
Acres
Brookview Park .......................Winnetka
Ave. & Brookview Pkwy ............
33.0
Gearty Park ............................3101
Regent...........................................
4.7
Hampshire Park ......................Olympia
& Louisiana ...............................11.0
Lakeview Park.........................Olympia
& Hillsboro ................................ 5.0
Lions Park ..............................Harold
& Glenwood .................................
20.0
Medley Hills Park .....................
Ensign & 23rd Ave ...................................
11.0
Schaper Park ..........................
Hwy. 55 and Ottawa ...............................14.0
Scheid Park ............................
Duluth & Toledo .....................................11.4
Wesley Park............................Wesley
Dr. & Orkla .................................19.0
Neighborhood Parks
Glenview Terrace Park.............Zenith & Manor Dr.................................. 5.0
Golden Oaks Park ...................Valders & Plymouth ................................ 2.0
Natchez Park ..........................201
Natchez...........................................
6.0
North Tyrol Park .....................4300
Sunset Ridge..................................
9.4
Seeman Park ..........................1101
Florida Ave .....................................
4.6
South Tyrol Park .....................1501
Kaltern Lane ..................................
2.9
Stockman Park ........................Adell
& Major..........................................
1.3
Wildwood Park ........................
Duluth & Pennsylvania ............................
5.0
Yosemite Park .................:.......351
Yosemite .........................................
1.2
St. Croix .................................
5850 St. Croix Ave..................................
1.0
Special Use Facilities
Brookview Golf Course ........:.......100 Brookview Parkway ...................... 146.7
Honeywell Little League Area....... 6600 Sandburg Road ...........................11.0
Open Space/Nature Areas
Bassett Creek Nature Area ........... 2130 Zane Ave ....................................
7.6
Briarwood Wildlife/Bird Sanct....... 2500 Unity..........................................19.0
Honeywell Pond..........................1800,Douglas Dr.................................
3.6
Laurel Avenue Ponds...................7100 Laurel Ave ..................................
15.2
Laurel Avenue (Kings Creek)........ 6200 Laurel Ave ..................................
2.0
South Cortlawn ...........................6600 Laurel Ave. S..............................17.3
Mary Hills Park............................Golden Valley Rd. & Bonnie Lane .........14.2
Outlot #1 ...................................2301 Noble Ave. N..............................
2.9
Pennsylvania Woods....................23rd
& Rhode Island ............................22.6
Rice Lake Nature Area...:.............4120
Bassett Creek Dr.........................
9.3
St. Croix Nature Area ..................5850
St. Croix Ave..............................
1.0
Tree Farm ..................................Plymouth
Ave. and Orkla Dr.................
2.0
Western Avenue Marsh................Western
& Winnetka ...........................21.0
In terms of acreage, it would appear that the City of Golden Valley is amply
provided for in total amounts of dedicated park and open space land. Of the
established parks, nature areas and special use facilities owned and operated by
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the City of Golden Valley, there are a total of 462 acres. Of this, 166.5 acres are
in community and neighborhood parks, 137.7 acres in nature areas, and 158
acres in Brookview Golf Course and the Honeywell Little League area, special use
facilities.
In addition to the city -owned open space and park facilities, Golden Valley
residents have many other park acres in the municipality for their use. Theodore
Wirth Park (owned and maintained by the Minneapolis Park Board but largely
located in the City of Golden Valley), has 517 acres in Golden Valley. Also, the
City of Golden Valley has agreements with General Mills, Independent School
District #281,Breck School and the State Arts School, which add another 100
acres for resident use. In total, public park property totals approximately 1,068
acres. In Golden Valley, the total acreage of nature areas, community and
neighborhood parks is 304 acres, or about 14.5 acres per 1,000 residents. This
does not include the 158 acres of special use facilities for Brookview Golf Course
and the Honeywell Little League area.
Many of the small sites are located within 1/4 mile of residential areas, while all
are within 1/i mile of a municipal site. However, not all sites are within easy
accessibility of many small neighborhoods due to numerous barriers.
While the park and recreation acreage appears sufficient, there still remain a
number of opportunities to add to the system by further acquisitions, particularly
as related to the environmental or preservative type of park holdings and
through an active park development program
The community park at Brookview is seemingly large enough, but since this
represents the one and only community -wide special use facility, every effort
should be made to enhance it within designated and logical directions. The 21 -
acre City -owned tract east of Winnetka and north of Western Avenue (known as
the Western Avenue Marsh) forms a logical extension potential for combining the
active site with the passive.
Augmenting the public recreation sites are a number of private or semi -privately
maintained areas which tend to serve a segment of the population needs. The
largest facility is the 152 -acre Golden Valley Country Club to the east of the Civic
Center. Others include the various facilities provided by the public and private
schools alike. Other specialized facilities are available at the Brookview
Recreation Area, including the Brookview Community Center, an 18 -hole golf
course, Par 3 golf course, driving range, pro shop and grill. Every effort should
be made to cooperate with other agencies in order to perpetuate maximum
recreational services.
C. URBAN TRAILS (See Transportation Plan)
The City of Golden Valley is nearly complete in the development of a 50 -mile
urban trail system. (The present system links various neighborhoods with parks,
schools, and the Civic Center area.)
The urban trail is one of the most effective forms of open space when laid along
the routes people travel, walk or live. The spaces provide the maximum visual
impact and the maximum physical access. Broad expanses of open space tend to
be under-utilized, for it is the perimeter that is most readily available to the
greatest number. Furthermore, it typically cuts cross -sectionally through urban
regions, bordering industrial, commercial, residential, and green areas. Thus, it
provides easy access to a great number of people as they engage in a variety of
activities. Continued development of the trail system throughout the community
may entail additional acquisition or controlling procedures to enable such linkage,
a situation which could add a new approach to the present way of establishing
sites, as well as provide additional acreage to the currently owned parkland.
(For further discussion on urban trails, see the Transportation Plan.)
IN
GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Parks and Recreation: GOALS and Policies
I. LAND ACQUISITION, FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
GOALS
1. To develop appropriate park and recreation areas and facilities to serve the existing
and future needs of citizens.
2. Continue to implement an excellent maintenance system that maximizes the
available resources and provides for high quality parks and facilities.
POLICIES
The City will:
1. strive to foster efforts to retain historically significant elements within the
community.
2. continue to provide input to the Metropolitan Parks Commission, Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District and
the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
3. continue to coordinate and cooperate with adjacent communities, Suburban
Hennepin Regional Park District, the State of Minnesota and the Metropolitan
Council in park planning, programming, and development efforts.
4. continue to evaluate the acquisition and development of neighborhood parks in
order that each neighborhood service area as illustrated on the city map, is
adequately served with appropriate recreational facilities.
5. continue to investigate available grants from regional, state, and federal agencies
to obtain funding assistance for park and recreation planning, administration,
acquisition, physical development, and programming efforts.
6. continue to look for opportunities to provide special use recreation facilities for
broad community use such as a swimming pool, swimming beaches, mini -outdoor
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concert area, ice arena, drama production/concert theater, multi -use gym facility
and youth center.
7. strive to maintain and acquire properties that provide connections between existing
open spaces and parks.
8. continue to maintain, re-evaluate and improve Brookview Golf Course to provide an
excellent golfing facility for the public.
9. continue development of the parklands acquired by the City in accordance with the
City of Golden Valley Capital Improvement Plan.
10. acquire land or expand existing land for parks where it is deemed beneficial (i.e.,
Wesley, Lakeview, Scheid).
11. work cooperatively with the school districts and other agencies or businesses in
order to maximize the joint use of facilities.
OBJECTIVES
The City will:
1. continue to develop park and recreation facilities which minimize the maintenance
demands on the City as much as possible through appropriate planning, use of
durable, quality materials, and labor-saving devices and practices, while
maintaining high standards of quality of appearance and conditions.
2. continue to provide a public golf course facility to include an 18 -hole regulation
course, 9 -hole par three course, driving range, putting/chipping-sand/green areas
for warm-up, concessions, pro -shop and all other amenities considered appropriate
for the operation of a full scale golf facility.
II. RECREATION
GOALS
1. To provide a balance of recreation and leisure opportunities to meet the diverse
needs of the community, including all age groups and ability levels.
2. To deliver a variety of recreation and leisure programs in a flexible manner that is
responsive to the changing needs, interests, and circumstances of the community.
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POLICIES
The City will:
1. continue to cooperate with the school districts in promoting community use of
school facilities (i.e. swimming pools, playfields, gymnasiums, and theaters).
2. continue to collaborate with other agencies in the provision of recreation and
leisure programs for special populations.
3. periodically monitor user satisfaction and solicit new program ideas through
participant evaluations.
4. undertake entrepreneurial recreation program activities whenever feasible.
5. cooperate with public and private entities to provide recreation and leisure
opportunities and utilize, to the fullest extent possible, the recreational facilities
located within Golden Valley.
6. develop recreation program budget priorities that ensures quality leisure
opportunities.
7. provide an excellent golfing opportunity for the public in a flexible manner that is
responsive to the changing needs of the consumers of this leisure activity.
OBJECTIVES
The City will:
1. continue to provide direct recreational services while at the same time encourage
and enable programs provided by other agencies and groups.
2. continue to recruit and utilize seasonal part-time employees and volunteers in order
to assist in implementing the city's recreation programs.
III. TRAIL SYSTEM
GOALS
1. To strive for a citywide interconnected trail system that meets the recreational and
transportational needs of the citizens of Golden Valley in a safe and environmentally
sensitive manner.
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2. To provide a citywide trail system that provides access to possible state and county
trails, as well as trails in surrounding communities.
POLICIES
The City will: -
1. continue to work toward the development of a citywide trail system to serve as a
recreation facility and provide for alternative modes of transportation within the
City.
2. encourage development of trail linkages to provide safe and convenient access to
and between parks, schools, neighborhoods, commercial areas, and other
destinations.
3. continue to review development proposals for conformance with adopted policies
pertaining to trails and make recommendations consistent with the needs of the
community.
4. cooperate with adjacent communities to coordinate trail system connections
between the communities (i.e., Hwy. 100 overpass between Duluth Street and 36th
Avenue North).
5. cooperate with state, regional, and county agencies in the formulation of a
comprehensive trail system that enhances access to facilities both inside and
outside the city, and avoids duplication.
6. continue to work with Hennepin County to provide trails along the major arterials
within the community.
7. work with the appropriate authorities to identify and utilize railroad and utility
rights-of-way for trail purposes when opportunities arise.
8. periodically review its trail design and maintenance practices to ensure that they
remain consistent with accepted designs that accommodate user needs.
9. periodically analyze the need for additional signals, signage, or special crossing
facilities to enhance trail safety at high-volume traffic intersections (i.e., Hwy. 55
and Rhode Island, Douglas Drive and Ottawa Avenue).
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OBJECTIVES
1. The City will continue to improve its trail signage and public information program
pertaining to the citywide trail system for safe use of the trails.
IV. NATURAL RESOURCES
GOALS
1. To strive for adequate protection, preservation, enhancement and development of
natural resources within the City such as water bodies, wetlands, swimming
beaches, public water accesses, scenic views, woodlands, prairies, and wildlife
habitats.
2. To expand knowledge and understanding of the City's natural resources and eco-
system in order to protect them from detrimental impacts.
POLICIES
The City will:
1. continue to review development proposals for conformance with adopted
ordinances regarding tree preservation, water quality, wetland protection and
mitigation, and shoreland protection.
2. work with developers to provide permanent open space areas or cash in lieu of
land in development plans.
3. encourage private property owners to protect and maintain natural resources on
their property, emphasizing an educational approach where possible and effective.
4. work to protect its parks and open space areas from unnecessary encroachment or
destruction from neighboring properties.
5. utilize site planning, construction and maintenance techniques on public parklands
to minimize negative impacts on the natural environment.
6. utilize or specify native plant materials in projects on City property to the extent
possible.
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7. search for and, when appropriate, take advantage of opportunities to acquire tax
forfeit properties to add to the City's inventory of natural resource-based open
space as appropriate.
8. continue to identify and acquire, when feasible, significant habitat areas and areas
of unique plant and animal species to ensure their preservation.
9. support efforts of the Metropolitan Parks Commission, Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect and preserve
endangered and threatened species and their natural habitat.
10. The City recognizes the importance of wetlands for wildlife habitat, open space,
storm water management and aesthetics, and will work toward the policy of no
net loss of wetlands within its jurisdictional limits through administration of the
Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act.
11. increase its emphasis on minimizing runoff volumes through implementation of
filtration and other practices that are environmentally acceptable technically and
financially feasible.
12. continue to take a pro -active approach in efforts to identify and treat diseased
trees in a timely manner through implementation of the City's shade tree disease
program.
13. work with private property owners and developers to encourage preservation of
significant vegetation and reforestation.
14. The City is committed to both working under its own initiative and with other
organizational units to develop and test new techniques that will improve the
effectiveness of natural resource management efforts.
15. The City should work to provide, maintain, search for and develop public access
parks and areas on water bodies in the City of Golden Valley. Development may
include, but is not limited to, public beaches, public boat accesses, fishing docks,
lakeshore parks, picnic areas and scenic shore open space (i.e. Sweeney Lake and
Twin Lake).
16. work to protect, and properly manage large open space areas within the City.
17. strive to maintain and/or develop natural corridors to foster eco -system continuity.
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OBJECTIVES
The City will:
1. continue to strive to maintain existing natural corridors connecting parks and open
space.
2. continue to work with the school districts to expand school based environmental
education programs.
3. continue to initiate inventories and analyses of its natural resources.
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PARK SECTION
PARK & OPEN SPACE MAP
EXHIBIT A
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN — PARK SECTION
PRIORITY ITEMS
EXHIBIT B
The following list of projects has been selected by the Open Space and Recreation
Commission as priority items to be considered in the City's Long Range Plan.
♦ Major park at Sweeney Lake
♦ Purchase of underdeveloped and undeveloped land
♦ Multi -use community center
♦ Indoor multi -use soccer facility
♦ Mini -outdoor concert area
♦ Soccer field with lights
♦ Archery range
♦ Environmental education facility
♦ Expanded city-wide trail network
♦ Purchase of General Mills land
♦ Tunnel under Winnetka Avenue from Area B along creek
♦ Indoor community theater
♦ Expand volunteer recognition
♦ Access trail under railroad between Schaper Park and city -owned lot on Sweeney
Lake
♦ Commuter trail
♦ Expanded golf opportunities
♦ Aggressive skate park
♦ Periodically review parkland dedication requirements to ensure that they are
consistent with current land values and acreage factors
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Glenview Terrace Park
5.0
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Golden Oaks Park
2.0
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Hampshire Park
11.0
L
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Honeywell Little League Fields
11.0
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Lakeview Park
5.0
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Lions Park
20.0
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Medley Park
11.0
L
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L
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Natchez Park
6.0
L
X
L
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North Tyrol Park
9.4
X
X
X
1
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Perpich Ctr. for Arts Soccer Field
1.5
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Sandburg Ballfields
20.0
2
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St Croix Park
1.0
X
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Schaper Park
'14.0
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Scheid Park
11.4
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Seeman Park
4.6
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South Tyrol Park
2.9
L
X
X
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Stockman Park
1.3
L
X
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Sweeney Lake Park
.5
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Wesley Park
19.0
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Wildwood Park
5.0
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Wirth Park (Mpls. Park Board)
517
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X
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X
X
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Yosemite Park
Bassett Creek
1.2
7.6
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X
X
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Briarwood Bird Sanctuary
19.0
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General Mills Headquarters
29
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General Mills Research
57.0
X
Laurel Avenue Greenbelt
34.5
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Mary Hills
14.2
X
Pennsylvania Woods
22.6
X
Rice Lake
9.3
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Western Avenue Marsh
21.0
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Organized Program Comparisons
PROGRAM
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
Little Critters
20
26
21
27
37
39
56
54
35
Kids Korner 1
33
56
51
58
55
45
51
61
52
Kids Korner II
12
Bike Rangers
21
20
20
19
13
8
10
8
20
T-Ball(PM)
99
87
91
95
90
91
96
78
88
T -Ball (AM)
79
58
92
77
88
90
104
131
147
Supervised Batting Practice
Not Offered
9
18
27
30
38
56
82
103
Football Camp
12
11
12
9
8
10
19
9
13
Drama Club 9617
19
18
17
16
20
24
24
24
Field Trips (2)* U-
90
36
31
36
76
103
182
157
154
Basketball Skills Camp
9
9
12
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6
13
10
28
32
Soccer Skills Camp
12
15
47
14
17
20
21
31
40
Chess Club
13
13
8
11
11
17
24
18
16
Puppet Shows**
1,293
935
1,051
769
780
740
1,067
759
872
End of Summer Concert
130
125
175
150
175
160
123
180
175
Sand Volleyball
16
8
8
34
24
17
15
10
9
Drama Trip/Production
21/75
23
23
21
22
24
24
24
23
Catch, Kick & Throw
57
54
57
49
53
57
44
26
16
Park Baseball
68
80
77
84
106
80
79
83
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Explorers Hiking & Biking
19
29
25
13
23
20
28
29
15
Slowpitch Softball
12
13
24
25
30
23
24
25
27
Little Tikes
22
29
32
40
37
35
29
27
26
Pitch By Coach (AM)
84
78
68
86
115
107
136
108
153
Pitch By Coach (PM)
26
Mini Hawk Camp
50
37
34
36
Jump Rope
24
26
27
18
Skateboarding Camp
8
22
32
47
Jewelry Making
4
6
6
16
Cheerleading Academy
8
13
12
Kickball
37
47
21
22
Run Club
Not Offered
6
7
SNAG Golf
0
18
-
Skyhawks Basketball
Academy
30
30
18
Flag Football
25
Pens, Pencils, Markers, more
12
Summer Survivor
26
TOTALS
2,464 11,967
2,058
1,778
1,832
1,794
2,287
2,007
2,140
*Science Museum trip was cancelled due to low registration.
**Number does not include morning shows or special event performances.
OPEN PLAYGROUND TOTALS
PARK
200-
TOTAL
AIM"
2003
UU,j
Wesley
Weekly Avg.
810
116
1,121
156
776
112
453
62
Daily Avg.
26
36
28
18
Puppet Show
198
25
188
24
161
24
94
14
Medley
Weekly Avg.
1001
136
1,162
158
971
141
933
138
Daily Avg.
31
36
35
36
Puppet Show
159
20
212
28
122
18
142
20
Lakeview
Weekly Avg.
961
131
551
75
743
108
627
86
Daily Avg.
29
15
28
18
Puppet Show
122
14
104
14
109
16
78
10
Hampshire
Weekly Avg.
491
69
1,004
137
821
119
924
134
Daily Avg.
13
32
31_I
27
Puppet Show
44
10
217
30
161
24
76
13
Scheid
Weekly Avg.
1315
162
808
111
605
87
489
70
Daily Avg.
24
25
22
17
Puppet Show
94
12
102
14
102
15
66
9
Gearty
Weekly Avg.
663
90
1,093
152
907 1
130
1 950
j 130
Daily Avg.
11
32
33
20
Puppet Show
94
12
144
18
98
15
92
14
Lions
Weekly Avg.
965
126
1,284
184
1064
152
1,625
218
Daily Avg.
16
42
39
37
Puppet Show
274
34
241
22
229
33
119J
17
South,Tyrol
Morning
289
36
594
81
447
64
408
58
Puppet Show
146
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94
20
69
10
102
16
2006 Afternoon Playground Total: 6,495
2006 Open Playground Puppet Show Total: 1,139