HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-19 Parks PacketMAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
• 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST
MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
651-249-2102
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2006
6:00 P.M. DEPARTURE
ITINERARY
6:00 p.m. 1. Depart City
6:08 p.m. 2. Arrive at Sterling Oaks Park and briefly depart to view new
boardwalk and neighborhood trail connection.
6:35 p.m. 3. Board bus and head south to Copar development. Discussion
points:
a. Park dedication/cash approx. 6-700K
b. Possible national park, i.e., Ron Cockriel
c. Proposed development role and relationship to park
dedication requirements
• 6:45 p.m. 4. Head north and stop at Maplewood Nature Center for dinner.
a. Discuss status of open space program
7:30 p.m. 5. Depart nature center and pass Lions Park. Discussion points:
a.
Possible sale of land
b.
Drainage issues
c.
Cost for redevelopment
8:00 p.m. 6. Arrive at Joy Park for drive-by and brief stop while staying on
bus. Discussion points:
a.
Past police issues
b.
Future development
c.
Regional significance of Joy Park
d.
Water quality issues regarding Silver Lake
8:20 p.m. 7. Arrive at Legacy Village Sculpture Park. Get off bus and take
brief tour. Discussion points:
a.
Vision of Legacy Village Sculpture Park
b.
Use of public funds for acquisition of sculptures
c.
Relationship with Franconia Sculpture Park
d.
Landscaping
e.
Discussion of streetscapes relating to city quality of life
f.
Maplewood library
9:00 P.M. 8. Return to city hall for discussion of study questions
10:00 P.M. 9. Adjournment
MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST
MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
651-249-2102
COUNCIL/COMMISSIONS QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Funding for park redevelopment and acquisition is a challenge. The city's park
system has been funded almost entirely through the use of P.A.C. monies for
the past 50 years. Given the city is becoming more fully developed, the
opportunity for P.A.C. fees has become less and less. Which of the following
funding sources would you favor for future park projects:
Parks and Recreation referendum
General tax levy
Permanent sales tax for Maplewood residents with a portion
dedicated to parks, open space and trails
Increase of current P.A.C. fees
Other
2. Recreation program fees have increased over 40% in the last three years. City
staff hears on a regular basis from residents not able to participate in recreation
programs because of the high costs given other important life essentials. Do
you believe that recreation fees need to be increased in the future as a budget
balancing concept? Yes No
What alternatives might you consider:
Establishment of a tax levy allocation for a city recreation
scholarship fund based on the school hot lunch program
qualifications
Freezing or a reduction of program fees in the future
Have staff identify a core number of recreation programs (possibly
two per season?) that would be kept at a minimal cost so residents
could participate
Reduced fees for multiple registrations in a family
3. A permanent funding source for open space development was never
established following the successful 1993 open space referendum. All current
maintenance and capital improvements for open space are provided through
the city P.A.C. fund. Which of the following would you support for funding of
future open space programs?
City tax levy
Open space referendum
Dedication of existing franchise fees such as cable t.v. and cell
phone antenna fees, a portion of the electric franchise fee or others that
might be legally acceptable
Other
4. Selling, land swaps and/or modification of city park and open space boundaries
have been a contentious issue. The Parks and Recreation Commission
supports the concept of no net loss of city parklands and open space. Do you
support this concept and what are your thoughts about selling, swapping and/or
trading "excess" city parklands?
Other things you always wanted to know about Maplewood Parks and Recreation, but
were afraid to ask:
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