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Home My WebLink About02.11.15 Parks and Rec Packet City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, February 11, 2015 City Hall Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Agenda I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approve Meeting Agenda III. Approve Meeting Minutes A.Approve January 14, 2015 Meeting Minutes IV. Presentations A.Recognition Past Commission Member Adam Lares B.Introduction of New Commission Member Rob Carpentier C.Parks and Recreation Department 2014 Annual Report V. Business Items A.Draft Hillview Park Conceptual Trail Alignment VI. Discussion Items A.2015 Summer Ice Agreement B.Rambling River Center Advisory Board 2015 Work Plan C.2015 Trail Maintenance Project D.Parks and Recreation Commission 2015 Work Plan Review E.Community Survey VII. Staff Report/Updates A.Arena Tiger Eyes Mural Painting B.Commission Compensation VIII. Meeting Agenda Topics A.March 11, 2015 Meeting Agenda Topics IX. Adjournment "The Farmington Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission's mission is to advise and make recommendations to the Farmington City Council concerning the comprehensive planning of the City parks, trails, open space, recreation facilities and recreation programs." City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Approve January 14, 2015 Meeting Minutes DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND Approval of the January 14, 2015 meeting minutes is being requested. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Cover Memo January 14, 2015 Meeting Minutes DRAFT Farmington Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes from the January 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Members Present: Chad Elliott, David McMillen, and Gene Spars Members Absent: Mike Haley Other’s Present: Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad I. Call Meeting To Order Chair McMillen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Quorum was present. II. Approval of January 14, 2015 Meeting Agenda Moved by Elliott and seconded by Spars to approve the meeting agenda. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. III. Approval of December 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Spars and seconded by McMillen to approve the December 10, 2014 regular meeting minutes. Voting in favor: McMillen and Spars. Voting against: none. Abstaining from the vote: Elliott. Motion carried. IV. Presentations There were no presentations. V. Business Items A. Approve Commission’s 2015 Work Plan Distad shared that the work plan is in a draft form based on the input provided by Commission members at the December 10, 2014 Commission meeting. He shared that he was open to any revisions Commission members would like to make. McMillen asked Commission members if they would like to make any revisions to the work plan. Spars stated that he didn’t have any revisions but shared that he liked the goal about looking at alternative forms of lighting parks. McMillen asked when the community survey would be done. Distad stated that a consultant still has to be hired to complete the survey and then the questions would be finalized. He thought the survey would be completed sometime in the spring of 2015. Moved by Elliott and seconded by Spars to approve the Commission’s 2015 work plan. APIF. Motion carried. B. Approve Fair Hills Park Picnic Shelter Design Distad informed Commission members that there are several shelter designs to consider for Fair Hills Park and reviewed the designs that were included in the meeting packet. He stated that the city has mostly hexagon shaped two tiered shelters but also has rectangular shaped with a hip roof design, a dual pitch hexagon shelter and two single pole shelters. McMillen asked Commission members which style of shelter they would like to see constructed in Fair Hills Park. Spars stated he liked the Oxford designed shelter that was shown on page 34 in the sample designs. McMillen asked if the ornamentation was extra. Distad stated that he could specify the shelter design and then receive a price on what the ornamentation would cost as an add-on to the shelter. He shared that there are a couple of existing shelters that have the ornamentation and they look nice. Elliott felt that since this shelter would be visible from Pilot Knob Road it should look nice, which is a reason to look at having some ornamentation installed on the shelter. Moved by Spars to have shelter specifications that would include the following design requirements of a hexagon shape , two roof tiers, and a cupola and to further have an ornamentation option estimate given. Seconded by Elliott. APIF. Motion carried. C. Approve Hillview Park Trail Alignment Distad shared that the 2015 park improvement fund budget included funding for a looped train in Hillview Park. He shared that he was looking for some direction from the Commission on where the trail should be looped in the park. McMillen asked if there have been any more encroachments in the park. Distad stated that there haven’t been any encroachments since the master plan for the park was approved. He shared that there has been some activity with a four- wheeler in the park. However since a safety fence was constructed in the park for the sledding hill, the four wheeler activity has ceased. Elliott asked what distance trails are typically constructed from park property boundaries. Distad shared that in some situations the trail has been constructed so the outside edge of the trail has been constructed along the property boundary of the park, which creates a clear delineation of the park boundary. In other cases trails have been constructed 50 feet or more away from the park boundary because neighbors were concerned with people leaving the trail and walking on private property. McMillen felt that given encroachment issues in the past that it might be beneficial to construct the trail as close to the property line as possible. Distad shared that before any decisions are made about the trail alignment, he would be willing to draw a line on a city aerial map that would show a possible trail alignment through the park and then the Commission could review and alter the alignment if it so desired. He said staff could stake the trail alignment and then the Commission could walk the trail alignment and determine if it was suitable or not. He said this could happen in the spring once the frost is out of the ground. By consensus Commission members felt that the trail alignment in Hillview Park should be drawn on a city aerial map and then the Commission would review the conceptual alignment at its February meeting. D. Approve Meadowview Park Boardwalk Design Distad reviewed information in the meeting packet about the company that the City has purchased boardwalk framework materials from in the past. He shared that the current boardwalks have performed well and staff would like to purchase the materials from the same company for the short boardwalk connection in Meadowview Park that was approved in the 2015 budget. Spars asked how the boardwalk will be constructed. Distad shared that the city has entered into a contract with Dakota County in the past to utilize Sentence to Service personnel to complete various maintenance tasks for the city. Previously this included the construction of three boardwalks. He is anticipating the Meadowview Park boardwalk will be constructed utilizing the labor once again. Moved by Elliott and seconded by Spars to approve the boardwalk design and purchase the boardwalk materials from the same company used in the past. APIF. Motion carried. E. Approve Summer Ice Agreement Form Distad informed Commission members that the high school coaches and a FYHA representative have requested expanding summer ice in 2015 from three weeks to eight weeks. He said the current schedule would have summer ice start on June 8th and end on July 31st. There would be no camps and clinics over the July 4th week due to Minnesota State High School League no contact rules during this time period. Distad shared with Commission members a draft agreement form for summer ice that would require the interested parties to enter into an agreement with the city that would require a specific number of hours to be rented in order for the Arena to at least cover its summer ice costs and hopefully realize a small profit. He shared that the preliminary budget would require at least 205 hours be rented during summer ice in order for it to be a break-even operational scenario. He asked that the Commission formally approve the draft summer ice agreement form and that it be used prior to the 2015 summer ice season. McMillen asked if the city would be running any programs or activities during summer ice. Distad stated that staff are planning on offering a Learn to Skate Program, open skate times and open hockey times. Moved by Elliott and seconded by Spars to approve using the summer ice agreement form in 2015 with the interested parties. APIF. Motion carried. VI. Discussion Items A. Discuss 2015 Meeting Date(s) with City Council Distad made Commission members aware that this is a goal on the Commission’s 2015 work plan. McMillen asked Commission members if they had any thoughts on possible meeting times and topics. Distad shared that there wasn’t a parks and facilities tour in 2014 and that there may be a need to meet about the future direction of city recreational facilities. Spars felt that at least there should be a parks and facilities tour since there wasn’t one done in 2014. McMillen agreed and stated that there has been a number of park improvement items either completed in 2014 or will be completed in 2015. Elliott felt that it should be held in August like it has been in the past. He also thought it would be good to have the parks and facilities tour on the Commission member’s regular meeting date in August. By consensus Commission members decided to see if the City Council would support having a parks and facilities tour with the Commission in August during the Commission’s regular meeting date of August 12, 2015. Distad shared that he would work with the City Administrator to coordinate the parks and facilities tour with the City Council and Commission. VII. Commission Roundtable Spars: Shared that he will be absent at the February 11, 2015 meeting. Elliott: Did not have anything to share. McMillen: Stated that he would like to see elections delayed until the March meeting because of both Haley and Spars being absent at the February meeting. By consensus other Commission members agreed with delaying the election of officers until the March meeting. Reminded Commission members about the Rambling River Center’s annual steak fry fundraiser that will be held at the Farmington VFW on Saturday, January 17th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and there are still some openings for volunteers to help with the event. Reminded Commission members about the Community Expo being held on Saturday, January 31st from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Farmington High School. VIII. Staff Report A. Smores and More Event Distad shared that recreation staff will be facilitating a first ever Smores and More event at the Rambling River Park outdoor rink on Sunday, February 1st from 2:00-4:00 p.m. It is hoped that this will become an annual winter event for the community to attend. B. Tamarack Park Distad made Commission members aware that the light poles and street and park lights were installed by Xcel Energy and are operational. He shared that he has driven by the park at night and the new lighting has made a big improvement at night. C. Commission Appointment Distad shared that there were two applicants for the open seat on the Commission. Interviews were conducted on Monday, January 12th and he was informed that Rob Carpentier will be appointed to the Commission by the City Council at its January 20, 2015 meeting. Mr. Carpentier will then begin serving his 3 year Commission term at the February 11, 2015 meeting. D. Concert in Parks Distad shared that recreation staff is working on bringing back a concert in the parks series that used to be offered years ago. It will be offered May through August on the fourth Thursday of the month in Rambling River Park. It is being tried on a limited basis in 2015 and if it is well received, could be expanded in 2016 to more dates and possibly more locations. IX. February 11, 2015 Meeting Agenda Items The following items were identified by Commission members for its December 10, 2014 meeting agenda: 1. Introduction of new Commission member 2. Summer Ice Agreement Form 3. 2015 Work Plan progress review 4. Trail alignment in Hillview Park 5. 2014 Department Annual Report X. Adjournment Moved by Elliott and seconded by Spars to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Randy Distad Parks and Recreation Director and Recording Secretary City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Recognition Past Commission Member Adam Lares DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND Mayor Todd Larson will be attending the meeting and presenting a plaque to outgoing Commission member Adam Lares recognizing and thanking him for the years of service he rendered as a member of the Commission. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Introduction of New Commission Member Rob Carpentier DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND Newly City Council appointed Commission Member Rob Carpentier will be attending his first Commission meeting, so introductions are in order during the first part of the meeting. Commission members are asked to come to the meeting prepared to share information about themselves. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department 2014 Annual Report DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND Staff has compiled a list of improvement projects, participation information and financial information for the Department’s 2014 Annual Report. The 2014 Annual Report is included in the Commission’s meeting packet. Staff will be making a presentation of the 2014 Annual Report to the Commission The Commission is being asked to review, discuss and formally accept the Department’s 2014 Annual Report. The 2014 Annual Report will then be presented to the City Council. The 2014 Annual Report will then be provided on the city’s web site after the City Council has received the presentation. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Presentation 2014 Annual Report 2014 Annual Report Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Personnel 3.5 Park maintenance staff members 2.0 Recreation Supervisors 1.0 Parks and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 2.5 Facility maintenance staff members 1.0 Parks and Recreation Director .5 Building Attendant 50 seasonal staff members working at the outdoor pool, in recreational programs, at the Schmitz-Maki Arena and in park maintenance Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Parks Fair Hills Park Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Playground Improvements •Previous playground removed, refurbished and then sent to a third world country •Site was graded •Play structures for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds was installed •New playground border installed at grade that serves as a walkway around the playground equipment and retains the wood fiber safety surfacing •Trail was reconnected to border so playground equipment is accessible PARKS Hillview Park Improvements Farmington Parks and Recreation Department 1. Sledding hill •Staff removed trees and vegetation •New benches installed on top of sledding hill •Safety fence installed at bottom of hill 2. New park sign installed PARKS Rambling River Park Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Veteran’s Memorial Many items installed in 2014 •Granite benches •Park bench and waste container by City staff •Tablet for the Dead •Military seals •Wall for folded flag monument •Folded flag monument •Military poem monument •Famous military quotes monument Dedication ceremony occurred on Sunday, September 7, 2015 PARKS North Creek Park •New basketball poles, backboards and goals were installed over the hockey rink paved surface •Poles can be either turned in over the rink or out away from the rink depending on the season Farmington Parks and Recreation Department PARKS Tamarack Park •Youth flag football field was striped and used for first time •New street lights and park lights were installed by Xcel Energy Farmington Parks and Recreation Department PARKS Street Light Poles •Farmers’ Market banners purchased and placed •Elm Street large seasonal banners purchased and placed •Worked with Farmington VFW to mount brackets and hang flags Farmington Parks and Recreation Department PARKS 23rd Annual Arbor Day Celebration •Partnered with fifth grade students from Farmington Elementary School •80 students participated in a poster contest •12 trees planted in Meadowview Park •Zoomobile Program occurred at Farmington Elementary School after trees planted Farmington Parks and Recreation Department PARKS •Wood fiber added to playgrounds at Troy Hill, Silver Springs, Tamarack, Meadowview and Westview Parks •City ball fields were dragged 400 times for play •Typical week 70 acres of parks are mowed resulting in approximately a total of 1,960 acres of grass mowed during the season •Six new pet waste stations were installed •Two new parks were acquired: Prairie Pines Park (12.88 acres including a wetland) in the Executive Estates Development and Marigold Park (.26 acres) in the New Sunrise Development Maintenance Farmington Parks and Recreation Department PARKS Outdoor Rinks Rambling River Park North Creek Park Total Avg. Skaters Per Day 2012 3,722 1,537 5,259 202 2013 5,227 2,592 7,819 139 2014 5,278 2,203 7,481 141 • Two warming houses were open 53 days out of a possible 59 days in 2014, which was three days less than in 2013 • Five pleasure rinks without warming houses were flooded at: Hill Dee Park, Farmington Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and Tamarack Park Farmington Parks and Recreation Department TRAIL Maintenance Fog Sealing and Crack Sealing Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Year Miles Fog Sealed 2012 2 2013 8.3 2014 8.9 Total 19.2 Trail Repairs Trails repaired by staff from willow tree root damage in the following locations: Fairhill Greenway, Lake Julia Greenway, Farmington Preserve Park and Mystic Meadows development OUTDOOR POOL Swim Bus Farmington Parks and Recreation Department 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 2013 (786)2014 (408) Number of Riders 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 2012 (903) 2013 (806) 2014 (1,009) Number of Private Rentals Private Rental Participants Private Rentals Outdoor Pool 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 2012 (407) 2013 (308) 2014 (267) Group and Private Swim Lesson Registrations Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Outdoor Pool Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Attendance and Revenue •Open 72 of a possible 80 days due to either cool, wet or severe weather conditions Attendance 2012 2013 2014 Open Swim 11,403 10,145 8,032 Water Aerobics 77 38 52 Tween Events 215 245 148 Revenue 2012 2013 *2014 Open Swim 40,374 40,225 34,719 Rentals 3,390 2,199 2,191 Swim Lessons 17,449 13,342 12,404 Concessions 10,229 12,264 10,728 *before audit Outdoor Pool •USAquatics hired to lead Aquatic Feasibility Study •5 community members and 3 staff members made up the task force •Assessed condition of current pool •Identified and recommended location of new site for possible new aquatic facility •Identified new aquatic facility options to consider and a construction budget for the options identified •Final report was accepted by the City Council in June Aquatic Feasibility Study Farmington Parks and Recreation Department SCHMITZ - MAKI ARENA Program and Events Attendance Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Program/Event Name 2012 2013 2014 Learn to Skate 200 215 230 Spring Skate Festival 80 106 104 Halloween Skate 200 165 200 Skate with Santa 150 135 160 Halloween Skate and Skate with Santa Events Donations • A combined 347.5 pounds of food and $57 in cash were donated to the Farmington Food Shelf from these two skating events SCHMITZ - MAKI ARENA GROUP NAME 2012 2013 2014 FYHA 822 800 710 HIGH SCHOOL 302 305 338 SENIOR MEN 20 17 19 SUMMER ICE 0 0 82 MISC. 27 25 48 TOTAL 1,197 1,147 1,197 Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Rental Hours Revenue from Rentals GROUP NAME 2012 2013 *2014 FYHA $164,854 $165,781 $147,778 HIGH SCHOOL $66,012 $70,467 $78,288 SENIOR MEN $3,600 $2,630 $2,945 SUMMER ICE 0 0 $12,710 MISC. $4,175 $3,800 $7,550 TOTAL $243,841 $242,678 $249,271 * before audit SCHMITZ - MAKI ARENA Improvements •Overhead door for re-surfacer replaced •60 rental skates purchased •Electronic carbon monoxide monitoring equipment purchased Farmington Parks and Recreation Department RECREATION Events, Youth and Adult Program Participation Farmington Parks and Recreation Department 0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,250 2,500 2014 (6,425) Adult Programs Youth Programs Special Events •32 programs and events in sports, outdoor recreation and arts and crafts •141 classes offered in the 32 different programs RECREATION •Farmington Parks & Recreation Department’s Youth Scholarship Program Sponsored by Farmington Rotary Foundation and Louis Schmitz Foundation Farmington Parks and Recreation Department 0 5 10 15 20 25 2012 (22)2013 (25)2014 (7) $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900 $1,000 2012 (853)2013 (1,000)2014 (342) RECREATION 2012 2013 2014 T Ball Coaches 59 58 45 Soccer Coaches 25 25 22 Flag Football Coaches 23 42 32 Dew Run 15 15 11 Secret Holiday Shop 70 93 75 Pond & Park Cleanup 600 508 500 Total 792 741 685 Number of Volunteers Farmington Parks and Recreation Department 2012 2013 2014 T Ball Coaches 472 493 450 Soccer Coaches 124 138 154 Flag Football Coaches 384 454 656 Dew Run 45 45 35 Secret Holiday Shop 245 284 234 Pond & Park Cleanup 1,200 1,016 1,000 Total 2,470 2,430 2,529 Hours Volunteered Registration System Active Network Transactions Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Transaction Type 2012 2013 2014 On-Line 72% 76% 79% In-Person 28% 24% 21% 2012 2013 2014 Average Transaction Amount $41.21 $39.03 $45.16 Facility Scheduling Active Network Transactions Transaction Type 2013 2014 On-Line 38% 34% In-Person 62% 66% 2013 2014 Average Transaction Amount $181.30 $267.60 Facility Rentals 2013 2014 Shelters 65 66 Rambling River Center 321 406 Outdoor Pool 17 21 Farmington Parks and Recreation Department RAMBLING RIVER CENTER Volunteers 2012 2013 2014 Total Hours 3,741 4,780 4,348 12,869 Number of Volunteers 152 94 130 376 Average Hours/Volunteer 24.61 51 33.45 34.22 Farmington Parks and Recreation Department RAMBLING RIVER CENTER General Memberships Farmington Parks and Recreation Department 0 15 30 45 60 75 2012 (63)2013 (59)2014 (46) 100 200 300 400 500 2012 (428) 2013 (435) 2014 (406) Jack and Bev McKnight Fitness Center Memberships 2012 2013 *2014 Total Membership Revenue $16,666 $11,399 $11,646 *before audit RAMBLING RIVER CENTER Programs, Classes and Events Total Participation Number Farmington Parks and Recreation Department 14,000 14,500 15,000 15,500 16,000 16,500 17,000 2012 (16,198) 2013 (16,875) 2014 (15,285) 2012 2013 *2014 Revenue $16,429 $20,844 $21,819 *before audit Programs, Classes and Events Revenue RAMBLING RIVER CENTER Rentals •Rentals continue to increase •Revenue exceeded budgeted amount Farmington Parks and Recreation Department 2012 2013 2014 Total Rentals 307 321 406 2012 2013 *2014 Actual Revenue $13,538 $19,114 $23,093 Budgeted Revenue $8,000 $8,500 $13,000 Difference $5,538 $10,614 $10,093 *before audit RAMBLING RIVER CENTER 2014 Fundraising and Donations Total Cash Donations $23,016.32 Fundraiser Profits $9,431.01 Total $32,447.33 Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Rambling River Center •Program began in March 2013 •Supported by initial CDBG Funding amount of $16,000 •$50 maximum to be used by residents toward membership/programs at RRC •Promoted by visiting Trinity Terrace, city publications, the Farmers Market and Patriotic Night Requests Approved Requests Denied Total Requests Funded Average Request Beginning Balance Remaining Balance 184 3 $5,566.50 $30.25 $11,709 $6,142.50 Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Financial Support Program RAMBLING RIVER CENTER Improvements •concrete garage driveway was replaced •remodeled Jack and Bev McKnight Fitness Center shoe storage area •new bookshelves and chairs purchased for the Jerry Ristow Library •new chairs purchased for lounge area in the Empire Room •new Precor treadmill purchased for Jack and Bev McKnight Fitness Center •DCTC students donated artwork, which was hung in various areas of the building Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Rambling River Center •Seven member City Council appointed board that advises on the Rambling River Center’s building and grounds, programs and services. •2014 members included: Charlie Weber (Chair), Marilyn Briesacher (Vice- Chair), Gil Anderson, Kim Lomas (5 months), Marjorie Koski (6 months) Fred Schmidtke, Sarah Miller and Roger Wood. •Volunteer many hours of their personal time at the Rambling River Center assisting with operations and fundraising •Worked with staff to complete the following capital projects: purchase new Precor treadmill for Jack and Bev McKnight Fitness Center, replaced arm chairs in Jerry Ristow Library and Empire Room lounge area, purchased greeting card display case, reconstruction of concrete garage driveway Farmington Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Park and Recreation Advisory Commission •Five member advisory board appointed by the City Council whose role is to advise Council on issues related to parks, trails, recreational facilities and recreational programs. Farmington Parks and Recreation Department 2014 Commission members left to right: Chair David McMillen, Vice-Chair Mike Haley, Chad Elliott, Adam Lares and Gene Spars Park and Recreation Advisory Commission •Accomplishments in 2014 included: •worked with City Council to approve funding in the 2015 budget for playground improvements at Fairhills Park •worked with staff and the City Council to complete a public input process that resulted in an approved master plan for Hillview Park •worked with staff and the City Council in the selection and installation of playground equipment in Fair Hills Park •completed an Aquatic Feasibility Study with the results shared with the City Council in June 2014 •met with Empire Township’s Park and Recreation Commission to discuss projects and opportunities for possible program partnerships •Responded to a resident’s request for additional street and park lighting by Tamarack Park resulting in Xcel Energy installing poles and lights at no cost to the city Farmington Parks and Recreation Department The End Farmington Parks and Recreation Department City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Draft Hillview Park Conceptual Trail Alignment DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND Included in your meeting packet is a concept drawing of a paved trail alignment that is to be constructed in Hillview Park in 2015. Please review the trail alignment and come prepared to discuss it. The Commission is being asked to formally approve the concept plan showing the trail alignment in Hillview Park, so staff can begin the process of preparing plans and specifications for soliciting and receiving quotes from contractors for construction of the paved trail. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit Draft Hillview Park Conceptual Trail Alignment City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: 2015 Summer Ice Agreement DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND Included in your packet is a signed agreement form for the 2015 summer ice season that the City Council approved at its January 20, 2015 meeting. Additionally there are some supporting documents included that identifies the schedule and a calendar of times that camps and clinics will be offered by the Farmington High School boys and girls hockey coaches and by Farmington Youth Hockey Association representatives and a spreadsheet showing estimated revenues and expenses. Based on the estimated budget, there will need to be at least 205 hours rented. So far 189 hours have been committed to being rented and staff is working on securing at least an additional 16 hours of rented ice in order to achieved a projected small operating profit. No action is needed, this item is for informational purposes only. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Contract 2015 Summer Ice Agreement Form Exhibit 2015 Summer Ice Calendar Exhibit 2015 Summer Ice Estimated Expense and Revenue Budget Exhibit A 2015 Arena Estimated Summer Ice Expense and Revenue Report Estimated Expenses 2014 2015 Estimated Budget Personnel Services 8,969 18,000 Estimated at $1,800 per week multiplied by 10 weeks Equipment and Building Supplies 269 500 increased due to longer summer ice period Electric 4,663 10,000 Estimated at $1,000 per week multiplied by 10 weeks Natural Gas 961 2,500 Estimated at $250 per week multiplied by 10 weeks assumed warmer avg temp in 2015 Municipal Services 500 750 10 week versus 5 week summer ice time period Fuel 144 300 Doubled due to twice as long summer ice period Programming Expenses 158 200 Assumed increased amount due to skating lessons running longer in 2015 Mileage 46 50 Costs associated with the summer ice skating lessons Sub-Total Expenses 15,710 32,300 5% Contingency for Repairs 1,615 Total Expenses 33,915 Estimated Revenues Ice rental 12,737 29,334 Based on schedule provided (camps/clinics 24.75 hrs wk x 7 wks = 173.25hrs x $155 hr, which assumes a tax exempt organization) + (high school boys and girls jamboree 8 hrs x 2 = 16 hrs x $155 hr, which assumes a tax exempt organization) Lessons 1,710 1,710 Assumed same amount of registrations as in 2014 Open Skate 274 500 Assumed additional open skates to occur than in 2014 due to expanded summer ice schedule Skate Rental 64 100 Assumed additional rentals due to open skates occuring more often than in 2014 due to expanded summer ice schedule Skate Sharp 92 200 Doubled due to twice as long summer ice period Tape,mouth guards, laces 73 150 Doubled due to twice as long summer ice period Miscellaneous 20 20 Sub-Total Revenue 14,970 32,013 Additional Revenue 2,480 if additional 16 hours rented x $155 hr, which assumes a tax exempt organization Total Revenue 34,493 Difference if 189.25 hrs rented (1,902) Difference if 205 hrs rented 578 City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Rambling River Center Advisory Board 2015 Work Plan DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND Included in your packet is the 2015 work plan for the Rambling River Center Advisory Board. The 2015 work plan is included in your meeting packet because from time to time the Rambling River Center’s Advisory Board forwards recommendations to the Commission. Thought it would be a good idea for Commission members to see what is in the 2015 work plan for the Rambling River Center Advisory Board. No action is necessary, this is for information only. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit Rambling River Center Advisory Board 2015 Work Plan 2015 WORK PLAN FOR THE FARMINGTON RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Goal #1: To increase the regular Rambling River Center’s membership by at least 2.5% from 2014. Objectives 1. By February 1st, assist the Recreation Supervisor at the Community Expo to promote the Rambling River Center membership. 2. By July 1st, each Advisory Board member will have recruited one new member to the Rambling River Center. 3. By October 1st, assist the Recreation Supervisor at the Farmer’s Market to promote the Rambling River Center. 4. By December 31st, each Advisory Board members will have recruited a second new member to the Rambling River Center. 5. By December 31st, at least one Advisory Board member will have assisted the Recreation Supervisor with visits to Senior Housing buildings and care facilities to promote the Rambling River Center. Goal #2: Review existing Financial Support Program (FSP) to determine if any revisions are needed and when submission of a request for additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding should be made. Objectives: 1. By April 1s, review the existing FSP information guidelines and application and make recommended revisions if needed. 2. By July 1st, an updated FSP will have been approved. 3. By July 1st, make a recommendation to staff about CDBG funding request for the years 2016- 2018. 4. By December 31st, review and approve an application for additional FSP funding to the Dakota County Community Development Agency for additional CDBG funding for the FSP. Goal #3: Approve a list of long term capital improvement project items to be completed at the Rambling River Center and then begin completing the improvement projects. Objectives 1. By March 1st, review and revise, if needed, the current long term capital improvement items and the estimated costs of the improvements. 2. By April 1st, determine at least one capital improvement to make or capital equipment to purchase for the Rambling River Center. 3. By December 31st, complete at least one capital improvement item or purchase one capital equipment item on the identified capital improvement project list for the Rambling River Center. Goal #4: Develop a brand or slogan for the Rambling River Center to aid in identification and marketing. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, review the current brand or slogan ideas and narrow the list to three possible different slogans/brands for the Rambling River Center. 2. By August 1st, solicit feedback from the membership on the preferred brand or slogan that best represents the Rambling River Center. 3. By October 1st, select the brand or slogan upon which to market the Rambling River Center. Goal #5: Increase total operating revenue at the Rambling River Center by 2.5% from 2014 revenue. Objectives: 1. By May 1, the rental informational brochure will have been reviewed and updated. 2. By June 1, the regular membership informational brochure will have been reviewed and updated. 3. By June 1, the fitness center membership informational brochure will have been reviewed and updated. 4. By July 1, a marketing plan for the distribution of the various brochures will have been created and implemented. Goal #6: To increase the Rambling River Center’s fitness center membership by at least 2.5% from 2014. Objectives: 1. By May 1st, a marketing plan will have been developed to increase fitness center memberships. 2. By July 1st, the marketing plan will have been created and implemented. Goal #7: Continue fundraising efforts to fund Rambling River Center’s future capital improvement projects by raising at least $5,000 through at least three fundraising events and from donations. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, assist with at least one fundraising activity. 2. By August 1st, assist with at least a second fundraising activity. 3. By December 1st, assist with at least a third fundraising activity. 4. By December 31st, there will have been $5,000 raised through fundraising events and/or from donations. Goal #8: Work with staff to create and implement three new programs. Objectives: 1. By February 1st, at least one new program idea will have been discussed with staff and then implemented. 2. By August 1st, at least a second program idea will have been discussed with staff and then implemented. 3. By December 1st, at least a third program idea will have been discussed with staff and then implemented. Goal #9: Develop a policy on weather related building closing, program cancellation and a map of the building showing safe shelter locations at the Rambling River Center Objectives: 1. By April1st, input will have occurred on a draft weather related building closure and program cancellation policy (policy) and a map of the building showing safe shelter locations during severe weather. 2. By August 1st, a draft policy and map will have been created and presented based on the input received. 3. By October 1st, a draft policy and map will be approved and forwarded to the Park and Recreation Commission. 4. By November 15th, the draft policy and map will have been approved by the Park and Recreation Commission and forwarded to the City Council for approval. 5. By December 31st, the policy and map will be approved by the City Council. Goal #10: Develop a recognition program for outgoing Rambling River Center Advisory Board members. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, a rough draft will be created of the criteria of when and how an outgoing member will be recognized for their service. 2. By July 1st, the final criteria for a recognition program will be approved. 3. The recognition program will be implemented with the first person meeting the criteria. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: 2015 Trail Maintenance Project DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND Included in your packet is a map of the trails that will receive maintenance in 2015. Maintenance will include fog sealing and crack sealing. Staff will review the maintenance plan in detail during the meeting. No action is necessary, this is for information only. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit 2015 Trail Maintenance Project Map City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission 2015 Work Plan Review DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND Included in your meeting packet is an updated 2015 work plan showing progress that has been made since it was approved. Chair McMillen and I thought it would be a good idea to include this each month on the meeting agenda under the discussion section of the agenda. It was felt the Commission could then identify items on the work plan that could be included on future agendas. It will also result in being able to show monthly progress made with the work plan. No action is necessary, this is for information only. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit Park and Recreation Commission 2015 Work Plan FARMINGTON PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2015 WORK PLAN Goal #1: Meet with the City Council at least once in 2015. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, the Commission will have identified a date to meet with the City Council either in a workshop setting, or for a parks tour and will identify possible agenda topics for discussion during the meeting. Status: Completed. Have identified a parks and facilities tour on August 12, 2015 with the City Council. 2. By September 1st, the Commission will have held a workshop with the City Council, or a parks tour and discussed during the workshop the agenda topics identified. Goal #2: Develop and prioritize a list of 2016 improvement projects for parks, trails and recreational facilities. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, the Commission will have discussed and identified a list of 2016 improvement projects to be completed in park, trails and recreational facilities. 2. By May 1st, the Commission will have discussed and identify possible funding sources for the 2016 improvement projects. 3. By July 1st, the Commission will have met with the City Council to discuss the 2016 improvement projects and how the project(s) may be funded. 4. By September 15th, at least one of the projects recommended for funding in 2016 will be included in the approved 2016 preliminary budget. Goal #3: Continue to build and strengthen relationships with Empire Township’s Park and Recreation Commission (ETPRC). Objectives: 1. By July 1st, discuss and determine a date to have a joint meeting with ETPRC. 2. By October 1st, a date will have been set to have a joint meeting with ETPRC. 3. By November 1st, discuss and formulate a list of discussion topics for a joint meeting agenda with ETPRC. 4. By December 1st, a meeting will have been held with ETPRC. Goal #4: Participate in a Recreational Facilities Task Force. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, the Commission will have identified one of its members to be involved with a Recreational Facilities Task Force. 2. By May 1st, the Commission will have worked with City staff to identify possible youth sports organizations to have involved in a Recreational Facilities Task Force. 3. By November 1st, the Recreational Facilities Task Force will have presented its report to the Commission. 4. By December 31st, the Commission will have reviewed the recommendation made by the Recreational Facilities Task Force and forwarded a recommendation about recreational facilities to the City Council Goal #5: Participate in developing a long-term financial plan for the Schmitz-Maki Arena . Objectives: 1. By March 1st, the Commission will have been presented with financial information about Schmitz-Maki Arena’s operating expenses and revenues and capital improvements from 2009 through 2013. 2. By June 1st, the Commission will have reviewed a Schmitz-Maki Arena projected five year financial plan for the years 2017 through 2021 that will include operating expenses and revenues and capital improvements. 3. By December 31st, the Commission will have finalized and recommended to the City Council a five year financial plan for Schmitz-Maki Arena that includes operating expenses and revenues and capital improvements and is based on an at least break-even operating budget. Goal #6: Work with Parks and Recreation Department staff to explore possible expansion of new winter outdoor recreation opportunities through collaboration with other organizations. Objectives: 1. By April1st, Commission members will have discussed at least one possible outdoor recreational special event that the Parks and Recreation Department could offer to the community during the winter. 2. By July 1st, the Commission will have finalized one possible prioritized outdoor recreational special event to be offered to the community during the winter of 2016-2017. Goal #7: Review and select a new picnic shelter for construction in 2015 for Fair Hills Park. Objectives: 1. By February 1st, the Commission will have approved RFP specifications for a new picnic shelter. Status: Completed. Commission selected shelter design at its January 14, 2015 meeting. 2. By March 15th, the Commission will have reviewed picnic shelter proposals and made a recommendation to the City Council on the purchase and construction of a new picnic shelter. 3. By April 15th, the City Council will have approved the purchase and construction of a new picnic shelter. 4. By September 30th, installation of a new picnic shelter in Fair Hills Park will have occurred. Goal #8: Participate in the development of a strategic plan for the Parks and Recreation Department. Objectives: 1. By April 1st, the Commission will have brainstormed ideas for items to include in a three to five year strategic plan. 2. By July 1st, the Commission will have identified the most important items to include in a three to five year strategic plan. 3. By September 1st, the Commission will have reviewed and possibly revised a draft three to five year strategic plan. 4. By December 31st, the Commission will have approved and forwarded to the City Council a recommended three to five year Parks and Recreation strategic plan. Goal #9: Be involved in the development of a community survey instrument’s questions that relate to Parks and Recreation. Objectives: 1. By March 1st, Commission members will have had an opportunity to provide input on questions related to parks and recreation that could be included in the resident survey instrument before it is drafted. 2. By May 1st, Commission members will have reviewed a draft resident survey instrument and provide feedback to staff about the Park and Recreation related questions. 3. By September 1st, Commission members will be presented with the results of the resident survey especially the questions that relate to Parks and Recreation. Goal #10: Receive periodic presentations from each of the Parks and Recreation professional staff members about programs, parks, facilities and trails. Objectives: 1. By March 1st, the Commission will have received a presentation by professional staff members of the Department’s 2014 Annual Report. 2. By May 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of the Schmitz- Maki Arena’s season. 3. By August 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the first half operations of the Rambling River Center. 4. By October 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff on the results of the summer programs offered. 5. By October 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the outdoor pool season. 6. By November 1st, Commission members will have received a presentation from staff about the summer ice season. 7. By November 1st, the Commission will have received a presentation from staff about maintenance and improvements to parks and trails Goal #11: Explore the lighting of parks and/or trails through solar lighting methods. Objectives: 1. By May 1st, the Commission will have explored styles and estimated costs of installing solar lights in parks and along trails. 2. By July 1st, the Commission will have identified a specific style of solar lights for parks and trails. 3. By October 1st, the Commission will have identified and prioritized at least three park and trail areas for lighting including spacing and location within the three parks. 4. By December 31st, the Commission will approve a final solar lighting plan that will be included in the five year Capital Improvement Plan for parks and trails and beginning with the 2017 budget a request will be made to start funding the solar lighting program. City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Community Survey DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND I have attached the questions the Commission previously identified that it recommended to be included in the community survey that will be completed in 2015. I thought it would be good for the Commission to review them because new Commission member Carpentier has not seen them yet and it has been awhile since the Commission recommended them. The community survey will be completed yet this spring. A consultant has not been hired yet but will be in the near future in order to stay on schedule with completing the community survey this spring. No action is needed, this if for informational purposes only. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit Commission Recommended Park and Recreation Survey Questions USAGE, SATISFACTION, AND PRIORITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CURRENT PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM 1. Please indicate if your household has used any of the recreation facilities listed below during the past 12 months by circling YES or NO next to the facility. If YES, please indicate how you would rate the condition of the recreation facility by circling the corresponding number to the right of the facility. Name of Facility Do you use this facility? Yes No If yes you use it, how would you rate the condition of the facility? Excellent Good Fair Poor A. Trails Yes No 4 3 2 1 B. Outdoor Pool Yes No 4 3 2 1 C. Schmitz-Maki Ice Arena Yes No 4 3 2 1 D. Rambling River Center (Senior Center) Yes No 4 3 2 1 E. Picnic shelters Yes No 4 3 2 1 F. Outdoor ice rinks Yes No 4 3 2 1 H. Rambling River Park Feely Fields Yes No 4 3 2 1 I. Rambling River Park tennis courts Yes No 4 3 2 1 K. Outdoor basketball courts Yes No 4 3 2 1 L. Playground equipment Yes No 4 3 2 1 M. Boardwalks Yes No 4 3 2 1 N. Prairieview Park baseball field Yes No 4 3 2 1 O. Sand volleyball courts Yes No 4 3 2 1 P. Neighborhood park ballfields Yes No 4 3 2 1 2. Which THREE of the facilities from the list in Question #1 have you and members of your household used the most during the past year? [Using the numbers in Question #2 above, please write in the numbers for the facilities you use most.] 1st:____ 2nd:____ 3rd:____ 3. How would you rate the overall quality of the items listed in Question #2 that you and members of your household have used the most during the past 12 months? ____ (1) Excellent ____ (4) Poor ____ (2) Good ____ (5) Don’t know ____ (3) Fair 4. Please indicate if YOU or any member of your HOUSEHOLD has a need for each of the sports and recreation programs listed below by circling the YES or NO next to the recreation program. If YES, please rate the following recreation PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means “100% Meets Needs” and 1 means “Does Not Meet Needs” of your household. Type of Program Do You Have a Need for this Program? If YES You Have a Need, How Well Are Your Needs Being Met? Yes No 100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met A. Learn to Swim programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 B. Preschool programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 C. Before and after school programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 D. Youth summer camp programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 E. Youth sports programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 F. Youth fitness and wellness programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 G. Programs for teens Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 H. Adult fitness and wellness programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 I. Water fitness programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 J. Tennis lessons and leagues Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 K. Youth art, dance, performing arts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 L. Adult art, dance, performing arts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 M. Adult sports programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 N. Adult programs for 50 years and older Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 O. Programs for people with disabilities Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 P. Birthday parties Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 Q. Adult continuing education programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 R. Golf lessons and leagues Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 S. Special events, i.e. concerts, movies, etc. Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 T. Nature programs/environmental education Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 U. Travel programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 V. Farmers’ Market Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 W. Programs with your pets Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 X. Other:_______________________ Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 5. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #4 are most important to your household? [Using the letters in Question #7 above, please write in the letters below for your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices, or circle ‘NONE’.] 1st: _____ 2nd:_____ 3rd: _____ 4th: _____ NONE 6. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #4 do you currently participate in MOST OFTEN at City of Farmington Parks and Recreation Department facilities? [Using the letters in Question #4 above, please write in the letters below for your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices, or circle ‘NONE’.] 1st: _____ 2nd:_____ 3rd: _____ 4th: _____ NONE POTENTIAL NEW PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES 7. The City has discussed the construction of possible new recreational facilities. Of the facilities listed below, please identify if you have a need for this facility and then rate how important the construction of the new recreational facility is to your household. Please rate ALL the following RECREATIONAL FACILITIES of this type in Farmington on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means EXTREMELY IMPORTANT and 1 means NOT IMPORTANT to your household. Type of Facility Do You Have a Need for this Facility? If YES, How Important is the construction of this new recreational facility to your household? Yes No Extremely Important Very Important Important Not Very Important Not Important A. Outdoor Aquatic (Pool) Complex Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 B. Youth baseball fields Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 C. Picnic shelters Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 D. Soccer fields Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 E. Lacrosse fields Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 F. Outdoor tennis courts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 G. Outdoor Basketball Courts Yes No H. Outdoor ice skating/ hockey rinks Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 I. Second Indoor Ice Sheet Adjacent to Schmitz-Maki Arena Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 J. Spray Ground/Splash Pad Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 K. Trails Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 L. Playground equipment Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 M. Off-Leash Dog Park Yes No 5 4 3 2 1 8. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? [Using the letters in the left hand column of Question #7 above, please write in the letters below for your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices, or circle ‘NONE’.] 1st: _____ 2nd:_____ 3rd: _____ 4th: _____ NONE 9. Youth and adult outdoor sports facility could be developed in the City of Farmington for playing games, practices, and training. From the list below please check ALL the reasons you and members of your household would use an OUTDOOR sports facility in the City of Farmington. [Check ALL you would use.] ___ (01) Youth soccer games and/or practices ___ (07) Adult softball games and/or practices ___ (02) Youth baseball games and/or practices ___ (08) Adult soccer games and/or practices ___ (03) Youth softball games and/or practices ___ (09) Youth hockey games/practices ___ (04) Youth lacrosse games and/or practices ___ (10) Adult hockey games/practices ___ (05) Youth football games and/or practices ___ (11) Other:______________________________ ___ (06) Teaching clinics and lessons ___ (12) None, wouldn’t use outdoor sport facility 10. Following are actions that the City of Farmington could take to construct new recreational facilities. Please tell whether you would be very supportive, somewhat supportive, or not supportive of each item. How supportive are you of having the City of Farmington develop the following new recreational facility items Level of Support Very Somewhat Not Supportive Supportive Supportive Sure D. Install new playground equipment 4 3 2 1 E. Large community parks 4 3 2 1 G. Soccer fields 4 3 2 1 H. Outdoor aquatic (pool) complex 4 3 2 1 J. Youth baseball complex 4 3 2 1 K Youth lacrosse fields 4 3 2 1 L. Flag/touch football fields 4 3 2 1 M. Second sheet of indoor ice on Schmitz-Maki Arena site 4 3 2 1 S. Outdoor ice skating hockey and pleasure rinks 4 3 2 1 T. Picnic shelters 4 3 2 1 U. Tennis courts 4 3 2 1 W. Outdoor basketball courts 4 3 2 1 Y. Skate park 4 3 2 1 2. Splash Pad/Spray Ground 4 3 2 1 11. From the list in #10, which FOUR of the items from would you be most willing to fund through a bond levy? [Using the letters in the left hand column of Question #10 above, please write in the letters below for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices, or circle ‘NONE’.] 1st: _____ 2nd:_____ 3rd: _____ 4th: _____ NONE 12. What is the maximum amount of additional annual property taxes you would be willing to pay to fund the construction of the NEW recreational facilities that you are most willing to fund through a bond levy in Question #11? ____ (1) $18 or more per month ($216 annually) ____ (5) $6-$8 per month ($72-$96 annually) ____ (2) $15-$17 per month ($180-$204 annually) ____ (6) $3-$5 per month ($36-$60 annually) ____ (3) $12-$14 per month ($144-$168 annually) ____ (7) None ____ (4) $9-$11 per month ($108-$132 annually) 13. If a voter referendum was held to fund the construction of new recreation facilities that are most important to you and members of your household, how would you vote in the election? ____ (1) Vote in Favor ____ (3) Not Sure ____ (2) Might Vote in Favor ____ (4) Vote Against 14. Would you support or not support the closing of the outdoor pool if a splash pad/sprayground were constructed in its place? ____ (01) Would Support ____ (02) Would not support 15. Please check ALL the ways you learn about City of Farmington parks and recreation facilities, programs and activities. ____(01) Quarterly City News & Recreation Guide ____(07) From friends and neighbors ____(02) City of Farmington Website ____(08) E-mail bulletins ____(03) Newspaper articles ____(09) Conversations w/ City staff ____(04) Cable access television ____(10) Newspaper advertisements ____(05) Flyers at parks & recreation facilities ____(11) Park and Rec sign board on Denmark Ave. ____(06) Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) ____(12) Other City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Arena Tiger Eyes Mural Painting DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND At the February 2, 2015 City Council meeting, Scott Moser made a request to paint tiger eyes peering over the hockey boards on the north end of Schmitz-Maki Arena. A memo and concept drawing from the meeting are attached for your review. Mr. Moser's plan is to hire the same person who painted the tiger eyes at the Farmington High School stadium. The cost will be approximately $6,000. The City Council unanimously approved contributing $5,000 from liquor store profits. Mr. Moser will be contributing $500 and the remaining $500 will be contributed by the Farmington School District. It is anticipated the painting will be done during the April-May 2015 time period, so it can be finished before summer ice begins on June 8th. No action is required, this item is for informational purposes only. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit Memo and Tiger Eye Mural Painting Concept Plan City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: Commission Compensation DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND The City Council approved at its February 2, 2015 meeting expanding the compensation for meeting attendance to all of the city boards and commissions. Previously it was limited to the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, Economic Development Authority and Water Board. In addition the current compensation of $10 per meeting attended was increased to $20 per meeting attended. I have attached the memo from the meeting and the new ordinance that goes into effect once it is published in the Farmington Independent. No action is needed, this is for informational purposes only. ATTACHMENTS: Type Description Exhibit Memo and Ordinance Commission Compensation City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Farmington Parks and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Randy Distad SUBJECT: March 11, 2015 Meeting Agenda Topics DATE: February 11, 2015 BACKGROUND The March 11, 2015 meeting agenda so far will include the following item: 1. Election of Officers Commission members will be asked to identify during the meeting additional items to be included on the agenda for the March 11, 2015 meeting.