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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-12 Park Board PacketCity of Edina EDINA PARK BOARD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2000 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS EDINA CITY HALL REVISED A G E N D A * 1. Approval of Tuesday, November 14, 2000, Park Board Minutes 2. Playground Program and New Recreation Program Presentation - Susie Miller, Adaptive Recreation Supervisor, and Donna Tilsner, Recreation Supervisor. *3. Skate Park Proposal - Yorktown Park. 4. Blue Ribbon Committee Update. *5. Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse Improvements - John Valliere. 6. Other. *7. Adjournment. * These are agenda items that require or request Park Board action. City Hall (952) 927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX (952) 826-0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424-1394 TDD (952) 826-0379 Memo To: Edina Park Board. From: John Keprios, Direcr. Edina Park and Recreat on Department Date: December 7, 2000 Re: December 12, 2000, PARK BOARD MEETING STAFF REPORT. Enclosed you should find the following items: 1. Tuesday, December 12, 2000, Park Board Agenda. 2. Tuesday, November 14, 2000, Park Board Minutes. 3. Department of Children, Families and Learning Application Form. STAFF REPORT The following is the monthly staff report concerning each item on the agenda with the exception of Approval of the Minutes and Other. "Other" is listed on the agenda for other information items (not requiring formal action), last minute items that may come up between now and the Park Board meeting, plus, cover any other concerns of Park Board members and/or attendees. PLAYGROUND PROGRAM AND NEW RECREATION PROGRAM PRESENTATION Susie Miller, Adaptive Recreation Supervisor, and Donna Tilsner, Recreation Supervisor will be giving a brief presentation on this year's improved playground program, as well as, describe our new upcoming recreation programs: • FAB 4&5 • NATURE CAMP • FISHING CLINIC • LEADERSHIP/ENCOURAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT • LEAGUE OF CHAMPS • SPORTS SPECTACULAR Park Board action is not requested on this agenda item. Pa SKATE PARK PROPOSAL - YORKTOWN PARK This is a request for the Park Board to approve the concept of the proposed skate park. The plan as it stands today is to develop an indoor skate park facility and parking lot on city owned property in Yorktown Park. The plan is to jointly fund this project with the cities of Richfield and Bloomington and the Southdale YMCA, plus, use grant monies and donations. The current budget is outlined on pages 6 and 7 within the grant application form that was submitted to the Department of Children, Families and Learning. As you will find, the total project cost is estimated at $670,700 and the total grant amount requested is $250,000. The concept is to develop the entire facility on City owned property and in turn lease the facility to the Southdale YMCA and enter into a joint powers agreement that would have the YMCA schedule, operate, and maintain the facility and assume all liability and operating expenses. A similar model exists successfully in the City of Mankato, named Chesley Skate Park. The land and facility is owned by the city and leased, operated and maintained by the YMCA. • The Southdale YMCA will contribute dollars for parking and, if necessary, offset any unforeseen shortfalls in fund-raising. The key component here is that the Southdale YMCA will operate and maintain the facility, assume all liability, carry all necessary liability insurance, and assume all operating financial risks. The facility itself would be insured under the City of Edina's insurance policy, however, liability insurance will be handled by the YMCA. If the Park Board agrees with the proposal in concept, then we will go forward with fund- raising and developing a joint powers agreement. We are told that the $250,000 grant request from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning will be decided upon by the end of December. Youth from all three communities have been serving on a design and planning task force which has been working with a skate park designer and a building architect as well. I will share more details at the meeting. Park Board action is requested on this agenda item. BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE UPDATE I will have handouts at the Park Board meeting and give a verbal update on the Blue Ribbon Committee's progress. Blue Ribbon Committee members, Chuck Mooty and Linda Presthus, can also help bring us up to date. Park Board action is not requested on this agenda item. OTHER This is an opportunity for Park Board members and residents to address other concerns. EDINA PARK BOARD 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 14, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: David Fredlund, Andrew Herring, Scot Housh, George Klus, Karla Sitek, Tom White MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrew Finsness, Floyd Grabiel, Chuck Mooty, John Murrin Linda Presthus STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Janet Canton, Diana Hedges, John Valliere, Tom Shirley, Larry Thayer, Todd Anderson OTHERS PRESENT: Todd Nieland, Cathy Cella, Paula Roe I. YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTATIONS: A. Edina Hockey Association - Todd Nieland - Todd Nieland, President of the Edina Hockey Association, pointed out that the Edina Hockey Association (EHA) has been around for more than 40 years. This year there are approximately 840 boys and girls playing on 52 different teams. The ages that are encompassed in EHA are grades 1 through 12. The Board of Directors consists of 14 people each serving three year terms. He indicated that there are more than 150 volunteer coaches of which many are non - parents. In addition, there are many parents who volunteer as managers, commissioners and help with administrative tasks. Mr. Nieland explained that try -outs are held every year for kids in grades 4 and higher so that they can be placed according to their ability either on an A, B, B2 or C level team. Mr. Nieland pointed out that Edina is one of the few communities where the youngest players (mites) only participate in an all Edina league. There are no try -outs held for this level as well as no scores and standings are kept. It's intentionally made to be participation friendly for all kids in grades 1 through 3. Mr. Nieland noted that the registration fees for this year are $380.00 per player, which has been held constant for the last couple of years and $225.00 for the mite players. He explained that these are the fees that EHA collects, however, there are additional expenses for ice time and equipment. Mr. Nieland went through a few issues that EHA has and commented that because of the tradition of their success they attract many volunteers some of which are very good and others not so good. Mr. Nieland stated that a lot of sports are having to compensate their coaches but at this time Edina has not had to. He noted that another issue is that the pressure for "fairness" leads to an increased need for non -parents. Mr. Nieland indicated that EHA buys a lot of ice time from Braemar and it is the best facility in the Twin Cities area for kids to play hockey. However, they still need to buy a lot of ice time outside of Edina in order to take care of all of their demands because everyone wants to play at the peak times. Mr. Nieland explained that hockey has increasingly become a year round activity and there are many hockey activities being offered to kids outside of EHA, which basically runs from September through the first part of March. Mr. Nieland indicated that they are asked a lot if they would offer off-season activities, however, it would be a huge administrative problem and hard to find volunteers to make that kind of commitment year round. Mr. Nieland stated that the administration of their program is time consuming for many people and noted that some communities have hired administrative people which is a concept that they are looking into. Mr. Housh asked if people have inquired about registering over the internet to which Mr. Nieland responded that questions have been raised and they have heard various ideas. He then noted that they did start a web site earlier this year. Mr. Fredlund asked if participation is up or down to which Mr. Nieland replied it's been fairly constant and that they are up 20 or 30 players from where they were at last year. Mr. Nieland noted that they have done some fairly heavy duty recruiting of the younger kids, especially younger girls, trying to get them involved. He stated that the girls numbers are up to about 140 players and that there are 7 all girls teams. Mr. Nieland commented that girls hockey has been wonderful for the community. Mr. Herring asked about the Junior Gold level to which Mr. Nieland replied they have the U-16 program and the Junior Gold program which is the next level after Bantams. These are the two programs that are available for all high school age kids and typically the kids who are playing are the ones who do not make the Varsity or Junior Varsity teams. Mr. Herring asked how many boys typically participate to which Mr. Nieland responded last year they had three teams and this year they are anticipating one more team. Mr. Herring asked if there a lot of kids who are just doing it for recreation because they like to play to which Mr. Nieland responded that it's really both, kids who just want to play and others play because they didn't make the Varsity/Junior Varsity team. Mr. Herring asked Mr. Nieland if he considers these strong and successful programs to which he responded it's very strong. However, it's hard to manage because it doesn't get as much attention as the high school programs and some of the other age level programs. Mr. Herring asked how try -outs went as far as fairness to which Mr. Nieland responded that every year they try to make some changes for the better, however, it's not perfect. He noted that they try their best to have what he thinks is an objective system. He explained that they take the parent equation out of it so that the parents are not involved 2 in picking the teams and selecting their own kids, etc. There are approximately five to six sessions of try -outs. He noted that there are always going to be people who will be disappointed because you take the best 17, then the next best and so on. Therefore, there is always someone who is going to think they were wronged by the system. He noted that they spend a lot of time trying to administrate it in a fair way. Mr. Herring asked if there this any financial support or equipment made available to the goalies to which Mr. Nieland responded equipment is available for all goalies through 5`h grade. At that point the kids playing goalie are pretty much committed to it. Mr. Nieland pointed out that they also offer financial aid assistance to any player to cover the registration cost which again is not 100% of the cost. He noted that there is not a great number people who take advantage of this. B. Edina Soccer Club - Paula Roe - Ms. Roe, President of the Edina Soccer Club, read the mission statement for the Edina Soccer Club. She indicated that currently there are 540 participants on 35 teams in which there are slightly more girls than boys. She stated that 97% of the participants are Edina residents or attend Edina schools. She noted that 3% to 4% of the participants receive some sort of financial help. Ms. Roe pointed out that the program has grown dramatically in the last five years and their number of participants has doubled. Ms. Roe commented that their registration will take place on January 20`h or people can register on-line through their web site. Ms. Roe noted that their success last year was the Boys U-11 Classic 1 took 1s` place in the state tournament. Also, three other boys teams (U13 Classic 2, U15 Classic 2 and U16 Premier ) took 2"d in the district. Girls U12 Classic 3 took 1st in district and 2"d in state. Girls U13 Classic 1 took 2"d in district and U18 Classic 1 took 3' in district. Also, the Edina High School teams did very well. Ms. Roe explained that their current annual budget is around $140,000 which is divided between three major programs, the summer program, the abbreviated fall season and the winter training session. She noted that the players pay between $300 and $500 for the summer season with the older/higher level teams paying more because they tend to play in more tournaments. It was asked what the fee pays for to which Ms. Roe replied there is an overall club fee that everybody pays, there is an MYSA fee, a uniform fee, tournament fees and a coaches fee. She indicated that on average they pay their coaches about $2,000 which is actually a lot of work for a small amount of money. Ms. Roe noted that their current reserves are about $7,000 and their goal is to build that up to about $10,000. Ms. Roe pointed out some of their issues and concerns. One of the big questions they have been discussing over the last six months is whether they should partner more closely with ESA (Edina Soccer Association) particularly on the administrative side. She pointed out that they do have a common web site. However, there is so much more they could do together such as referee management, field management, field planning and administration in general. Currently there is a lot of confusion regarding registration 3 between the two programs. Mr. Roe indicated that the house league is a very large program and the Edina Soccer Club's board is stretched pretty thin. Ms. Roe noted that another concern that has become a challenge is recruiting and retaining board members, which are volunteer positions and they do an incredible amount of work. Both board members and coaches are critical to the success of their program. Ms. Roe pointed out that another challenge for them is satisfying the people who want to play the highest level of soccer in the traveling program with the notion that we bring in players from other communities. She noted that a very significant concern for them is the possibility of losing their very best players to club based teams. She explained that sometimes their numbers do not work out because there are not the right amount of players playing at a certain skill level. Therefore, it's a big challenge not to lose and/or disappoint kids. Ms. Roe indicated that another issue for them is the safety of the playing fields. The quality and quantity of fields in this community is embarrassing and we need to do something about it. Mr. Keprios commented that is one of the challenges that the Blue Ribbon Committee is addressing. Mr. Housh asked what is the likelihood that the Edina Soccer Association and the Edina Soccer Club will come back together. Ms. Roe replied that they are going to have a strategic focus plan and they are looking at bringing in some outside help to work on it. She noted that the Edina Soccer Club is so consumed with the day to day infrastructure and operation that it's hard to make time for that kind of planning let alone the implementation. Therefore, they are looking for some outside help. Mr. Fredlund asked how long ESC has had a winter program to which Ms. Roe replied they have the winter skills training for the last five years and noted that it is held at Holy Angels. Mr. Klus indicated that he doesn't understand the competitiveness of the community program versus the club program. Ms. Roe explained that there are some clubs that are private and not community based and they recruit players from all over the metro area and even outside of that. She noted that there are four levels of competitiveness and if we don't have enough opportunities for kids to play on high level teams it's guaranteed that they will go outside the community. She indicated that they have already lost premier status for the girls team and commented that it's regulated by MYSA based on performance. Mr. Herring noted that these private clubs are attracting kids from the Edina program, however, ESC and ESA do have priorities over the private clubs regarding field space in Edina. Ms. Roe commented that soccer is an increasingly year round sport and that is why they held fall try -outs in order to "lock -in" players so they would not go to other teams. Mr. Herring asked why 3% of the players are non-residents. Ms. Roe responded that sometimes they allow outside players to play in order to form a team. Mr. Herring asked aren't there enough Edina players who would be delighted to fill in spots to which Ms. Roe replied not necessarily. There are lot of kids who play on the house league and would be very successful in traveling but do not want the commitment of a traveling team. Ms. Roe noted that with the more competitive teams they actually reserve the right to have outside players because they need to balance teams in order to maintain a classic 1 status of certain teams. She pointed out that there currently is a policy in place that allows a maximum of 2 non-resident players at the U14 level and 3 non-resident players at U-16 level. Mr. Herring asked if all of this falls under the rules of Park and Recreation. Mr. Keprios replied that the Park Board addressed that very issue over a decade ago and accepted the fact that there are going to be some sports that can choose to use non-residents. However, the independently incorporated athletic groups are encouraged to give Edina residents first priority. However, it's not a mandate and we cannot tell the athletic associations how to run their programs. Ms. Roe informed the Park Board that they have not been very successful at getting any outside players because players who are interested in a most competitive program will go outside of Edina. C. Edina Girls Athletic Association - Cathy Cella - Cathy Cella, President of EGAA, indicated that they have been around since 1974. She noted that their mission is to educate children in skills, rules and strategy of recreational sports which will carry through into adulthood. Build character by encouraging good sportsmanship, teamwork and self-confidence to offer team experiences for girls regardless of ability to promote healthy physical activity and have fun. Ms. Cella stated that they stress a wide participation at all levels of ability in having a good time and learning skills that will carry them through the rest of their lives. She pointed that there are 25 to 30 volunteer board members and noted that Donna Tilsner from Park and Recreation is their liaison and she does a wonderful job. Ms. Cella indicated that currently they offer four different sports for girls in grades 2 through 10. Flag Football has two different leagues, grades 4' through 6`' play together and grades 7"' through 9`h play together. They play a six week season on Tuesday nights in the fall at Van Valkenburg Park. Basketball has six different leagues, grades 2 through 5 each play alone and grades 6 and 7 are together and grades 8 and 9 are together. They play a ten week season in the fall and use eight different gyms. Volleyball has three different leagues, grades 5 and 6 play together, grade 7 plays alone and grades 8, 9 and 10 play together. They play a eight week season that starts the beginning of March and goes through the beginning of May. They play on Monday and Thursday nights and use six different gyms. Team tennis is for girls in grades 5 through 9 and they play a six week season starting in June where they play at the high school tennis courts. Ms. Cella indicated that she has already made her pitch to the Blue Ribbon Committee but she will say again that gym space is a big issue for them, they use every available gym they can. The basketball season starts the first week of school, which doesn't work very well for registration and getting things organized, and as soon as they are done boys basketball and traveling basketball start right away. Once those seasons are done girls volleyball starts. None of the programs can expand their time or the use of the gyms except at the detriment of another program because there are just not enough gyms. Ms. Cella stated that there are girls on waiting lists because they don't have enough gyms to supply all of the needs that they have. Ms. Cella noted that most of their coaches are parents and all of them are volunteers. In 1999-2000 there were approximately 1,400 participants in the four sports with some of those girls playing more than one sport. Ms. Cella explained that currently they are looking at adding LaCrosse as a 5"' sport. There has been a lot of interest expressed in the community for lacrosse, however, field space and green space is a big issue. Ms. Cella pointed out that three mailings are sent out every year for the three seasons they have. She noted that the most expensive sport is basketball which is $60.00 except for the second graders it's only $30.00. Ms. Cella indicated that every year they reserve some of their money from registration fees and award scholarships to athletes who have participated in EGAA. Last year they present five scholarships and between the five girls they had 65 seasons of playing EGAA sports. Ms. Cella stated that there are a few issues that the EGAA board is looking at. First, the referendum is a big issue for them because they need more space in order to be able to continue on with their programs at the level they are currently offering them. Secondly, they are looking at play-offs and trying to decide whether it's a fun competitive way to end a season or whether it encourages an outbreak of aggressive behavior that undercuts what they try to do the rest of the season in promoting teamwork. Ms. Cella commented that there are some coaches who take playoffs very seriously. Lastly, they are looking at whether or not they will be able to get lacrosse up and going this year. Mr. White asked how many girls and what sports have had waiting lists. Ms. Cella replied primarily basketball and volleyball have waiting lists. She noted that with volleyball there are only three gyms that have volleyball standards and they also end up using the high school field house. Ms. Cella noted that last year there were a number of 5`h and 6"' graders who did not get placed on teams as well as a few 7"' graders. Mr. Herring asked if a girl wants to continue to play basketball other than through EGAA do they have to play with the EBA. Ms. Cella replied that they can try out for a girls traveling basketball team which starts in November. Because of gym space girls house basketball is limited to only the fall. 2 Mr. Herring asked if there has been a lot of interest in lacrosse to which Ms. Cella replied there has been s phenomenal amount of interest in lacrosse, the only problem will be finding enough coaches who are confident enough to coach as well as finding the space to play. Mr. Fredlund asked when lacrosse would be played to which Ms. Cella replied they would do it in the spring and summer. II. APPROVAL OF THE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2000 PARK BOARD MINUTES George Klus MOVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 10, 2000 PARK BOARD MINUTES. Karla Sitek SECONDED THE MOTION. MINUTES APPROVED. III. YEAR 2001 FEES AND CHARGES Mr. Keprios indicated that the charge he gave his staff this year was to try to keep their fees and charges reasonable and within the philosophy of the program. He also asked them to be as solvent as they can while keeping their programs affordable. Mr. Keprios stated that he feels they have all met that challenge. As far as the general park and recreation fees go the fee for the new shelter buildings has been raised, however, we are still not covering our expenses. Other than that there are a few minimal increases. Diana Hedges, Director of the Edina Art Center, indicated that they are raising their membership fees which will be the first increase in 23 years. However, they are still in range with the nine other art centers around town. Ms. Hedges stated that they are raising class fees 5% which puts them a little higher than Bloomington and a little lower than Minnetonka. She commented that they want to keep them affordable for the family so they are offering parent/child workshops at a reduced rate which seems to be helpful to parents. Ms. Hedges explained that these two increases should bring in an additional $18,000 to $20,000 for 2001. Mr. Keprios pointed out that these were brought before the Art Center Board and they are recommending the Park Board adopt them as proposed. Mr. Housh asked if the recommendation is made before anyone really knows what the projected budgets are for the next year to which Mr. Keprios replied yes, that's always the way it has been. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the City Council doesn't approve or disapprove enterprise facility budgets. However, City Council does approve fees and charges but it's always after the following years budget has essentially been adopted and is going to go through the truth and taxation process. Mr. White asked if this is the first year the studio is providing a service for VHS Video Copies and Foreign Conversion. Ms. Hedges explained that they have been providing this service at no charge but have now decided that since it does take up their time they really should be charging for it. Mr. White then asked why the laminator/Heat Press and 16 mm movie projector fees went down. Ms. Hedges explained there is very little use for those items and we were not in the range of what other places were charging for the same service. Larry Thayer, Manager of Braemar Ice Arena, indicated that essentially they keep raising their fees $5.00 every year to try and stay just below the top ice arenas and noted that this year they are at $135.00 an hour. He stated that this typically generates an additional $30,000 to $40,000 in revenue each year. He pointed out that everything else has pretty much stayed the same and that those fees typically increase every couple of years. Mr. Herring commented that after going to some of the other ice arenas around the metropolitan area we are very lucky to have such a wonderful arena. Tom Shirley, Manager of Centennial Lakes and Edinborough Park, indicated that at Centennial Lakes they are going to try to capture some more dollars with their building rentals. They are raising the fee $75.00 ($675.00) for Fridays and Saturdays and $50.00 ($150.00) for half day Salon rentals. Mr. Herring asked what percentage of Fridays and Saturdays are booked at this point. Mr. Shirley replied currently they have 28 Fridays and Saturdays booked for next year at the $675.00 rate. Mr. Shirley pointed out that in 2000 there were 163 rentals of which 46 were on Fridays and Saturdays. Mr. Shirley stated that they underestimated the cost on the amphitheater and therefore have raised that fee to $200.00. Last year it was rented exclusively for weddings which turned out to require a lot more time than expected because of coordinating with the wedding parties. Mr. Shirley added that they have already booked 6 or 7 weddings for next year and no one has seemed concerned with the increase. Mr. Keprios pointed that Mr. Shirley, Ms. Kattreh and himself met with the Edina Swim Club to give them fair warning that their pool rental is going to increase. Staff is proposing that it go up from $14.00 to $25.00 per hour which is still extremely reasonable. Mr. Herring asked how the champion putting course is doing to which Mr. Shirley replied they just went over 27,000 rounds for the year and last year they were just under 22,000 rounds. Mr. Herring commented that for the record he didn't think it was going to work but it has worked out great. John Valliere, Manager of Braemar and Fred Richards Golf Courses, indicated that he is also on the same wave length as Mr. Thayer in that they want to hold the line on increases. However, with an operation as big as the golf course, they need to be sensitive to the fact that they are going to have increased costs through just normal inflation, wage increases, etc. Therefore, based on the overall budget is looking at about a 2% to 3% increase as well as raising the greens fee for patrons $1.00. He explained that with a budget this large he is anticipating that we are going to incur anywhere from $70,000 to $100,000 worth of increased costs annually. Mr. Valliere pointed out that 2000 was a very successful year, they actually opened the golf course in March, which is very early, and the driving range opened in late February. He then explained that there were two very important factors that helped with the driving range numbers. First, "Rich Acres" closed their driving range, which was a very big 0 competitor and secondly Hiawatha was shut down for remodeling. The impact of these factors was approximately $70,000 worth of revenue. Mr. Housh asked Mr. Valliere if this year they had the greatest number of 18 hole patron rounds to which Mr. Valliere replied yes. He indicated that they are typically have about 80,000 rounds. He explained that the patron that uses the golf courses make up about 50% to 55% of the rounds, residents who are non patrons make up approximately 15% to 17% and the rest are non-resident/non-patron. Mr. White asked how they keep track of patron vs. non -patron to which Mr. Valliere responded that they do a sampling. Mr. Valliere indicated that there are a lot more golf courses in the metropolitan area for people to go to and therefore, we are no longer going to have the corner on the market like we used to and so we need to be competitive. Mr. Housh asked Mr. Valliere if there is anything that concerns him about certain categories. Mr. Valliere responded that when he looks at the fees and charges at other golf courses we do not offer a teen rate. However, there is a multi -round pass that they can purchase. Therefore, he would like to address that and give an affordable price to them. He indicated that he would be happy to look into that and make a recommendation. Mr. Herring stated that he disagrees with that. Currently a junior card is $110.00 for ten rounds, which comes out to $11.00 a round, however, it cannot be used on the weekends. If you want to play with your kid on a weekend you have to pay the full price which is fine because at the private courses kids cannot even play on the weekends. He noted that he feels it is very fair the way it is. Mr. Herring commented that maybe we need to promote more junior play at the golf course. Mr. Klus asked what is happening with the Fred Richards Golf Course. Mr. Valliere indicated that they are up 1,500 rounds from last year with 29,698 rounds. Mr. Valliere explained, however, that there is a really bad goose problem at this course and they end up opening late and closing early, it's an incredible thing to try to clean. Mr. Valliere pointed out that they are merging the prices now, since it has been five years, so that the Fred Richards Course and Executive Course are now uniform. He indicated that the reason the Fred Richards course was a little higher was because with a newer golf course there is newer debt that needs to be paid down. Mr. Housh asked how many rounds the executive course had to which Mr. Valliere replied they are up 1,000 rounds and are right around 32,000 rounds. Tom White MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEES AND CHARGES. Dave Fredlund SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Valliere informed the Park Board that the Minnesota Golf Association started a new award this year called "The Member Club of the Year" to which Braemar was named number one in the 18 hole category. Also, the women's national magazine "Golf For Women" selected Braemar in their top 100 best women friendly golf facilities out of 18,000 courses. Mr. Valliere indicated that Larry Nelson, their assistant golf professional D and PGA member, was recognized by the PGA as having done the most for junior golf with his last ten years of contributions. He noted that Braemar had a very good year. IV. BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE UPDATE Mr. Keprios explained that the Blue Ribbon Committee is making progress, although they still have not determined whether there are going to be four, five or six gymnasiums. He commented that they have heard from all of the athletic associations with the exception of hockey which they will hear from next Monday. Mr. Klus asked when the Blue Ribbon Committee is supposed to be done with their job to which Mr. Keprios replied they are supposed to have their report to the City Council before the first of the year. Mr. Keprios indicated that the committee has heard from several groups that there are not enough fields or gymnasiums. Mr. Keprios explained that part of the problem is there are a lot of field sports coming on line with lacrosse, rugby and soccer playing year round. Mr. Keprios commented that the turf professional informed him that if they are going to invest money into building quality fields they can't beat them to death, seasons need to be limited. We are going to have to either reduce the number of games played or totally eliminate a program such as the fall soccer season. Mr. Keprios commented that access to public facilities is going to be a big issue as we go • down the road. Mr. Klus asked if this will include school facilities as well to which Mr. Keprios replied absolutely. Mr. Keprios explained that on Friday they are going to check out every field in the city with the turf professional. He will then put together a detailed analysis report with dollar figures attached where the money would be best spent. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the total referendum right now is at about 35 million and still growing with 8.8 million of that going to park property. He indicated that the Blue Ribbon Committee still has a couple more presentations to go through. Mr. Keprios stated that the School District is also requesting an additional new performing arts center at the high school which would be in addition to the renovation of the auditorium at the Community Center. Mr. Housh asked what the reaction has been to the idea of having two full size gyms at Concord and two at Valley View versus the original scenario. Mr. Keprios replied that he has been sent off on a charge to hire an architect to study the costs to operate and build all of the scenarios mentioned. Mr. Housh asked what kind of response has there been for putting in artificial turf. Mr. Keprios replied that putting in artificial turf is the only way that the Park and Recreation programs would have access to Kuhlman Field. He noted that even the turf specialists have informed him that artificial turf is the route we need to go because of the kind of pressure that we put on our fields. Mr. Keprios pointed out that the down side to artificial • turf is they only have a life expectancy of approximately 10 years and then it's a $600,000 to $700,000 to replace it. He indicated that the cost savings of a natural field 10 are far cheaper than an artificial field. He added that there is also maintenance involved with both types of turf. V. OTHER A. Park Board Members - Mr. Klus asked if we have lost some Park Board members because it seems like we've gone to just a small core of members coming each month. Mr. Keprios replied that unfortunately we are going to lose Scot Housh as a Park Board member. He then congratulated Scot Housh on his election win to City Council. Mr. Keprios noted that no one has been asked to leave the Park Board because of poor attendance. Mr. White added that the attendance could definitely be better. Mr. Housh asked what the status is with adding a youth member to which Mr. Keprios replied he has passed the Park Board's recommendation on to the City Council and they have not yet acted on it. B. Skate Park - Mr. Klus asked what is happening with the skate park. Mr. Keprios indicated that they are having a design meeting next week at the YMCA with the park directors as well as the kids. They are literally going to lay out the design with the kids input. Mr. Klus asked if anything is happening with the grant proposal. Mr. Keprios replied that they have requested 1/4 million dollars from the state and they should have an answer to that by the second week in December. Mr. Keprios stated that it has been decided that they definitely want to go with the indoor component first and that as plans begin to get develop he will keep the Park Board up to date. C. Training Facility - Mr. White asked what the status is with the old gun range site. Mr. Keprios replied they are still looking at having a police/fire training facility. However, it just went before the state legislature again and did not pass and there is no funding available. Therefore, at this point it is on hold and they will probably wait and go before one more legislative session. If that fails they will probably have to figure out something else. He noted that the site is also being considered for three gymnasiums. VI. ADJOURNMENT George Klus MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:15 P.M. Scot Housh SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED 11 Memo To: Park Board members From: Donna Tilsner, Recreation Supervisor Susie Miller, Adaptive Recreation Supervisor Date: December 12, 2000 Re: Report of Summer playgrounds and other programs The summer playground program has been a strong and successful program in the Edina Park and Recreation program for many years. The 2000 season proved to continue that tradition. We had a staff of 22 leaders and supervisors who planned activities and managed over 600 youth ages 6 to 10 at 13 different locations. Participants pay $13.00 to register for a playground that meets two afternoons a week. We offer games, crafts and special events to entertain and educate the children for six weeks. Last year there were three field trips that participants could register for that were held on Fridays. All filled with 60 children for each trip. In 2000 we hired a game and arts/craft specialist who planned weekly themes, that really enhanced the program on a daily basis. Plans for 2001 include scheduling visits from the Humane Society, City of Edina Chemical Health Specialist Kathy Iverson and the Edina Police and Fire Department's. We will also set up a library program and Countryside Park will be earmarked for 9 to12 year-olds. NEW PROGRAMS FOR 2001 LEAD Program (Leadership, Encouragement and Development Program) This program will focus on youth leadership, self esteem, teamwork and other job related skills useful to work part time in the City of Edina Park and Recreation programs. The participants will go through general leadership skills and will focus on volunteer work in one of the park and recreation activities. This will be a one day program that will include lunch and a t -shirt . We hope to encourage volunteerism in our programs after the class which will be held in June. The participants will be 14 and 15 year-olds. 0 Page 1 Minnesota Viking Training Camp Edina residents are invited to take a bus to see the Vikings practice for another fantastic season. Bring your cameras and paper for photos and autograph's. This Adult/Child trip will be held in August. Fishing Clinic Come and join us at our fishing pier at Kenneth Rosland Park for a cool fishing clinic for youth. We will meet at the picnic shelter. Playing interactive games, doing some habitat site studies, of course getting dirty with bait and hopefully getting the catch of the day will be part of the fun. Our instructor is from the Department of Natural Resources, through the Minnaqua program. Each child will go home with a fishing starter tackle box. We will have one clinic in June and one in July. Chess in the Park Checkmate! The Edina Chess Association will provide children with a new game to play outdoors this summer - chess. Chess will be offered at one of the Edina Parks (to be determined) during the afternoon one or two afternoons a week. The program has been designed for children, but anyone is welcome to play. Although some chess sets will be provided, children should bring their own if they have one. One or two adults will be there to teach some skills. Registration is not necessary and will be free. For more information check out the Edina Chess Association's website, www.edinachess.org. League of Champs 3 v 3 Basketball Get your team together and sign up for fun in the sun. The league will consist of boys and girls going into 6', 7'h, and 8'h grades. Our supervisor will be the time keeper, no officials will be provided. There will be a separate league for each grade level . Games will be played at Countryside Park on Fridays starting at 12 noon. The fee per team is $15.00. Sports Spectacular Dude, Wow, check this out. Come and join us and play some of your favorite sports while we encourage good sportsmanship and cooperative learning . Sports could include softball, basketball, tennis, soccer, biking ,volleyball, and lacrosse. Our instructors may also include old time favorites like croquet, bocci ball, marbles and horse shoe. This class is for 9 to 12 year-olds and the fee is $30.00 for a four week session, twice a week, two hours a session. The class will meet at Wooddale park. 0 Page 2 Nature Camp Come to our camp and discover the wonderful world of nature and explore what is happening in our environment. Fun games, crafts and nature activities are planned for your week with us at camp. Learn about insects, look for bird nests, go fishing, find a perfect new pet rock and going on a scavenger hunt are just some of the activities we have planned for you. The four day session will meet at Rosland Park (formerly Lake Cornelia) picnic shelter and we will use the park grounds and walking path. Friday's activity will include a splash at the Edina pool. Don't forget your suites Bring a bag lunch each day with a beverage. We have a cooler available to store your bag lunch. In doubt of weather? Call the weather hotline at 826-0368. The class is $55.00 and is for 6 toll year-olds. Fab 4 and 5 This preschool program is for 4 and 5 year olds. Weekly themes will foster a child's creativity, imagination, and curiosity. Each week will be a new adventure with crafts, stories, songs, and other activities based on the theme. Sign up with a friend but do it soon. Come and wiggle and giggle with us. The class is $48.00 and different sessions are at Cornelia School Park and Normandale Park. This twice a week program meets for 1 '/2 hours for 4 weeks. 9 Page 3 Page 1 of 4 PROPOSED CITY PARKS PROJECTS (Sorted by project; updated 12-08-00) PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SITES ADA COMPLIANT ACCESS PATHS TO EQUIPMENT: Arden Park $ 7,000 Birchcrest Park $ 7,000 Braemar Park $ 7,000 Countryside Park $ 7,000 Garden Park $ 7,000 Highlands Park $ 7,000 Strachauer Park $ 7,000 Tingdale Park $ 7,000 Todd Park $ 7,000 Walnut Ridge Park $ 7,000 Weber Park $ 7,000 Wooddale Park $ 7,000 $ 84,000 REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND EQUIP: Alden Park $ 100,000 Heights Park $ 100,000 Kojetin Park $ 100,000 McGuire Park $ 100,000 Normandale Park $ 115,000 Pamela Park $ 150,000 Sherwood Park $ 100,000 $ 765,000 BALL FIELD & GROUNDS IRRIGATION: Braemar soccer field $ 15,000 Cornelia School Park little league field $ 15,000 Cornelia School Park (youth softball field) $ 20,000 Cornelia School Park (adult softball field) $ 20,000 Countryside Park (west baseball field) $ 10,000 Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park field #4) $ 15,000 Highlands Park (soccer field) $ 30,000 Highlands Park (1 softball field) $ 20,000 Kenneth Rosland Park (baseball field) $ 20,000 Lewis Park (3 soccer fields) $ 60,000 Pamela Park (senior soccer field) $ 20,000 Pamela Park (junior soccer field) $ 20,000 Todd Park $ 15,000 Tupa Park $ 20,000 Weber Park (softball field and baseball field) $ 60,000 Wooddale Park $ 15,000 $ 375,000 Page 2 of 4 BALL FIELD REGRADE, SEED, DRAIN TILE, ETC. Braemar soccer field $ 180,000 Cornelia School Park little league field $ 40,000 Cornelia School Park (youth softball field) $ 50,000 Cornelia School Park (adult softball field) $ 50,000 Courtney Ball Fields (Braemar Park field #4) $ 100,000 Highlands Park (senior soccer field) $ 180,000 Lewis Park (east soccer field) $ 180,000 Lewis Park (west soccer field) $ 180,000 Lewis Park (central soccer field) $ 180,000 Pamela Park (senior soccer field) $ 180,000 Rosland Park (reorient baseball field) $ 30,000 Todd Park softball field $ 30,000 Weber Park (1 baseball and 1 softball field) $ 95,000 Wooddale Park baseball field $ 60,000 $ 1,535,000 FENCING: Bredesen Park (perimeter fencing) $ 150,000 Cornelia School little league field $ 60,000 Cornelia School youth softball field $ 20,000 Cornelia School Park (adult softball field) $ 60,000 Countryside west baseball field (entire field) $ 40,000 Courtney Ball Fields (field #4) $ 40,000 Rosland Park (playground/picnic area) $ 60,000 Rosland Park (baseball field) $ 20,000 Weber Park (baseball and softball fields) $ 40,000 Wooddale Park (softball field safety fencing) $ 6,000 $ 496,000 SHADE COVERS FOR DUGOUTS: Cornelia School Park (3 fields) $ 1,200 Rosland Park baseball field $ 400 Normandale Park baseball field $ 400 Weber Park (2 fields) $ 800 Countryside Park west baseball field $ 400 Garden Park (2 fields) $ 800 Highlands Park softball field $ 400 Pamela Park (3 softball fields) $ 1,200 Todd Park softball field $ 400 $ 6,000 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM: Tupa Park (Grange Hall and Cahill School) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 I Page 3 of 4 KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Arden Park $ 5,000 Arneson Park (greenhouse & terrace room) $ 7,000 Braemar Park $ 5,000 Bredesen Park $ 5,000 Countryside Park $ 5,000 Creek Valley Park $ 5,000 Highlands Park $ 5,000 Normandale Park $ 5,000 Pamela Park $ 5,000 Utley Park $ 5,000 Van Valkenburg Park (2 buildings) $ 7,000 $ 59,000 REPLACE CONCESSIONS BUILDING: $ 100,000 Courtney Fields Complex - Braemar Park $ 800,000 $ 800,000 PICNIC SHELTER AND PUMP HOUSE BUILDING RENOVATION: Sherwood Park $ 40,000 $ 40,000 REPLACE MAINTENANCE GARAGE: Courtney Fields Complex - Braemar Park $ 30,000 $ 30,000 ROOF REPLACEMENT: Arneson Acres Park building & museum $ 8,000 Bredesen Park comfort station $ 6,000 $ 14,000 ARNESON ACRES PARK BUILDING: Steel siding $ 25,000 Replacement windows $ 7,000 $ 32,000 COMPLETION OF VAN VALKENBURG PARK: Grading and landscaping $ 100,000 Hard surface court $ 15,000 Pathway $ 30,000 Playground equipment & misc. park equip. $ 100,000 Van Valkenburg Park (3 batting cages) $ 60,000 $ 305,000 LIFT STATION FOR SANITARY SEWER: Arneson Acres Park (greenhouse) $ 35,000 $ 35,000 PATHWAY REPAIR/ADDITIONS: Arneson Acres Park $ 30,000 Cornelia School Park $ 100,000 Rosland Park $ 75,000 Walnut Ridge Park $ 60,000 $ 265,000 PARKING LOT REPAIRIADDITION: Page 4 of 4 Arneson Park Rosland Park Weber Park ACTIVITIES CENTER (SENIOR CENTER) INDOOR FURNISHINGS: Tables, chairs, computers, sound system etc. SKATE PARK DEVELOPMENTS: YMCA indoor skate park (tier I & II) BASEBALL DUGOUTS: Countryside Park west field Courtney Ball Fields (field #4) TENNIS COURTS: Walnut Ridge Park (rebuild) GENERAL SKATING RINK UPGRADE: Normandale Park $ 50,000 , $ 400,000 $ 200,000 $ 650,000 $ 225,000 $ 225,000 $ 80,000 $ 80,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 80,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 8,000 $ 8,000 EDINA AQUATIC CENTER: Complete master plan renovation EDINA ART CENTER: Pottery room expansion Fire suppression system Clark gift shop expansion BRAEMAR ARENA IMPROVEMENTS Fire suppression system ice -resurfacing room relocation Heating & dehumidification upgrade East Arena TOTAL CITY PARKS PROJECTS $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 400,000 $ 40,000 $ 26,000 $ 466,000 $ 100,000 $ 250,000 $ 100,000 $ 450,000 $ 8,400,000 Page 1 of 5 k CITY PARK PROJECTS (Sorted by park; updated 12-08-00) Alden Park Replace playground equipment $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Arden Park Keyless entry system for shelter building $ 5,000 ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 $ 12,000 Arneson Park Keyless entry system for greenhouse and terrace room $ 7,000 Replace roof Arneson house $ 8,000 Steel siding Arneson house $ 25,000 Replace windows Arneson house $ 7,000 Lift station and sanitary sewer hook-up $ 35,000 Park lot repair and curbing $ 50,000 Asphalt pathway from house to gazebo/parking lot $ 30,000 $ 162,000 Birchcrest Park ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 $ 7,000 Braemar Park ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 Soccer field regrade, seed & drain tile (sand field) $ 180,000 Soccer field irrigation $ 15,000 Courtney Field #4 regrade, seed & drain tile (sand field) $ 100,000 Courtney Field #4 fencing $ 40,000 Courtney Field #4 irrigation $ 15,000 Keyless entry system for concessions building $ 5,000 Replace concessions building Courtney ball fields $ 800,000 Replace maintenance garage Courtney ball fields $ 30,000 Replace dugouts Courtney Field #4 $ 40,000 $ 1,232,000 Bredesen Park Replace perimeter fencing $ 15,000 Replace roof comfort station $ 6,000 6 Keyless entry system for comfort station $ 5,000 $ 161,000 0 Page 2 of 5 Cornelia School Park Softball field irrigation $ 20,000 Little league baseball field irrigation $ 15,000 Little league baseball field fencing $ 60,000 Baseball field irrigation (prep field) $ 20,000 Youth softball field regrade, seed & drain tile $ 50,000 Youth softball field fencing $ 20,000 Little league baseball field regrade, seed & drain tile $ 40,000 Adult softball field regrade, seed & drain tile $ 50,000 Adult softball field fencing (convert to baseball field) $ 60,000 Dugout shade covers for 3 ball fields $ 1,200 Pathway repair and addition/completion $ 100,000 $ 436,200 Countryside Park ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 West baseball field irrigation $ 10,000 West baseball field fencing $ 40,000 Dugout shade covers for ball field $ 400 Keyless entry system for shelter building $ 5,000 New dugouts for west baseball field $ 40,000 $ 102,400 Creek Valley Park Keyless entry system for shelter building $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Edinborough Park none Fox Meadow Park none Garden Park Dugout shade covers for 2 ball fields $ 800 ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 $ 7,800 Heights Park Replace playground equipment $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Highlands Park ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 Soccer field irrigation $ 30,000 Softball field irrigation $ 20,000 Soccer field regrade, seed & drain tile (sand field) $ 180,000 Dugout shade covers for ball field $ 400 Keyless entry system for shelter building $ 5,000 $ 242,400 Kojetin Park Replace playground equipment $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Page 3 of 5 Lake Edina Park none Lewis Park 3 soccer fields - irrigation $ 60,000 West soccer field regrade, seed & drain tile (sand field) $ 180,000 East soccer field regrade, seed & drain tile (sand field) $ 180,000 Central soccer field regrade, seed & drain tile (sand field) $ 180,000 $ 600,000 McGuire Park Replace playground equipment Melody Lake Park $ 100,000 $ 100,000 none Normandale Park Replace playground equipment $ 115,000 Dugout shade covers for ball field $ 400 Upgrade general skating rink $ 8,000 Keyless entry system for shelter building $ 5,000 $ 128,400 Pamela Park 2 soccer fields - irrigation $ 40,000 Senior soccer field regrade, seed & drain tile $ 180,000 Dugout shade covers for 3 ball fields $ 1,200 Keyless entry system for shelter building $ 5,000 Replace playground equipment $ 150,000 $ 376,200 Rosland Park Baseball field irrigation $ 20,000 Reorient baseball field (use existing soils) $ 30,000 Baseball field fencing (reorient field) $ 20,000 Ornamental fencing between road and pathway $ 60,000 Dugout shade covers for ball field $ 400 Pathway repair $ 75,000 Parking lot repair and curbing $ 400,000 $ 605,400 St. John's Park none Sherwood Park Replace playground equipment $ 100,000 Picnic shelter and pump house building renovation $ 40,000 $ 140,000 Strachauer Park ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 $ 7,000 Page 4 of 5 Tingdale Park ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 $ 7,000 Todd Park Softball field regrade, seed and drain tile (use existing soils) $ 30,000 Dugout shade covers for ball field $ 400 Softball field irrigation $ 15,000 ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 $ 52,400 Tupa Park Fire suppression system for Grange Hall and Cahill School buildings $ 50,000 Grounds irrigation $ 20,000 $ 70,000 Utley Park Keyless entry system for comfort station $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Van Valkenburg Park Keyless entry system for concessions and maintenance buildings $ 7,000 Grading and landscaping new neighborhood park $ 100,000 Hard surface court neighborhood park $ 15,000 Pathway $ 30,000 Playground equipment and miscellaneous park equipment $ 100,000 3 batting cages softball complex $ 60,000 $ 312,000 Walnut Ridge Park Pathway repair $ 60,000 Rebuild tennis courts $ 50,000 ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 $ 117,000 Weber Park Softball and baseball fields - regrade, seed & drain tile $ 95,000 Softball and baseball fields - irrigation $ 60,000 Softball and baseball field fencing $ 40,000 Dugout shade covers for 2 ball fields $ 800 Parking lot repair and curbing $ 200,000 ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 $ 402,800 Williams Park none Wooddale Park Softball field irrigation $ 15,000 Softball field regrade, seed & drain tile (use existing soils) $ 60,000 Softball field safety fencing in front of dugouts $ 6,000 ADA compliant access paths to playground equipment $ 7,000 $ 88,000 M Page 5 of 5 work Park Yorktown Park New indoor skate park (YMCA/3-city cooperative venture) ACTIVITIES CENTER (SENIOR CENTER) Indoor furnishings (tables, chairs, computers, etc.) EDINA AQUATIC CENTER Complete master plan renovation EDINA ART CENTER Pottery room expansion Fire suppression system Clark gift shop expansion BRAEMAR ARENA Fire suppression system ice -resurfacing room relocation Heating & dehumidification upgrade East Arena 18TOTAL none $ 80,000 $ 80,000 $ 225,000 $ 225,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 400,000 $ 40,000 $ 26,000 $ 466,000 $ 100,000 $ 250,000 $ 100,000 $ 450,000 $ 8,400,000 J O I --- U) U) U LU O w U U) cn O N W L.L � Qcr- z O a_ O J W N O UO ///) N V o U C V) C/) G � z W ry W U— W L L.L.. 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O C}7 Z w C� w (D m (D m (D w (D w o DU) Dw Dw w 3 w 3 wg w 2 OCn O C� O� O2 > .� > .� > > o �> �> �N �LO SCHOOL PROJECTS (updated 12-12-00) EAST CAMPUS PROJECTS Kuhlman Stadium improvements (including bubble) $ 6,752,000 ECC middle parking lot expansion; new access pathway from lower/east to upper/west campus; and resilient turf (artificial turf) at middle field. $ 1,334,000 One new high school sized gym at Concord $ 2,106,337 2 high school sized gyms added to Concord $ 5,230,000 Renovate ECC large gym $ 35,000 Renovate ECC small gym $ 284,000 Renovate ECC gym lobby and concession area $ 242,000 Renovate ECC theater/auditorium $ 1,378,000 Renovate ECC theater/auditorium lobby $ 720,000 Renovate South View Middle School Pool $ 322,658 Add one new high school sized gym to South View $ 2,430,000 Renovate gym (bleachers & floor) at South View $ 360,000 $ 21,193,995 WEST CAMPUS PROJECTS Field improvements (reorient east baseball field, add 2 new soccer fields lower level, add 2 new softball fields lower level, and renovate 2 soccer fields upper level) $ 2,278,000 Renovate soccer field lower level inside track Add 2 new high school sized gyms at Valley View Middle School $ 3,533,000 Add new locker rooms at Valley View Middle School $ 1,503,000 New 25 meter pool at Valley View Middle School $ 4,123,000 New 50 meter pool at Valley View Middle School $ 4,754,000 Add one new high school sized gym at Creek Valley Elementary School $ 2,470,000 Black box performing arts theater and dance studio $ 1,600,000 Add one new soccer field at Creek Valley $ 54,000 $ 20,315,000 $ 21,193,995 $ 20,315,000 $ 41,508,995 • williams/associates/architects, ltd. EDINA AQUATIC FACILITY _ � MASTER PLAN ap cheers ,« CITY OF EDINA, MN. t 210 north hale/wheaton/illinois 60187/(630) 221-1212 a Department of Children. Families S Learning Division of N1anacement assistance 100 Highway 36 West Roseville. NL` 55113 631,'=8Z-8864 Application Form Project dame: TRI -CITY SKATE PARR Name of Application Organization: (Must be a Public Entity) CITY OF RICHFIELD Address: 6700 PORTLAND AVENUE RICHFIELD, MN 55423 Chief Executive: SAMANTHA ORDUNO, CITY MANAGER Contact Person: JAMES TOPITZHOFER, RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR Telephone: 612-861-9394 Project Description: A partnership between the City of Bloomington, City of Edina and City of Richfield to jointly construct an indoor skate park, leased to the Southdale YMCA to operate. Grant Amount Requested: $250,000 Cost of Total Project: $.670,700 Proposed Length of Project: Start Date Nov. 2000 Completion Date: Dec. 2001 Sources and Amount of Matching Funds (If Any) City Funds: $240,000 Donations: $180,700 Year Round Program Yes % No New Program Yes X No Expansion of Existing Program No X Authorized Signature lm I. Project Name: Tri -City Skate Park II. Project Summary: The Tri -City Skate Park is a product of strong cooperation between three municipalities and a YMCA with an identical goal to reaching out to a neglected segment of the community: older elementary aged children and young teenagers who are attracted to inline skating, skateboarding, and trick bikes. This group of kids is often forced out of commercial areas and other places seemingly conducive to this type of activity, leaving them with no place to go or causing conflict with business owners and citizens. This "alternative sport" is attracting more and more kids who typically do not participate in traditional recreation activities. In response, the Cities Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield are planning to jointly build a regional skate park and have invited the Southdale YMCA to lease and operate the facility. III Under the guidance of a sixteen -member Skate Park Task Force (including nine youth members), a concept of the Tri -City Skate Park has been completed. The Task Force envisions the Skate Park to be an indoors year-round facility to be built in a location adjacent to the Southdale YMCA in Edina's Yorktown Park. This location is central to all three municipalities. The service area of the Southdale YMCA and the proposed skate park reaches beyond the confines of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield into adjoining communities, attracting kids from all over the Metro area. The Tri -City Skate Park will offer more than just a facility for kids with special interests. The YMCA has a long-standing history of successfully reaching out to at -risk youth. The Southdale YMCA is well- prepared to begin developing relationships with the users of the Skate Park, providing positive role models that are effective in earning the trust and respect of challenging youth. Program Narrative: Statutory requirements - Statutory requirements that drive the operation of the Tri -City Skate Park include the construction of parks and recreation facilities to provide youth, with preference in grades 4 to 8, with recreational activities during non -school hours, including after school, evenings, and school vacation periods, and that provide equal access and programming for all children. The Tri -City Skate Park is a product of collaborative effort among public and non- profit agencies and is characterized as a regional entity dealing with at -risk youth. The school attendance area within the service area of the Tri -City Skate Park has a high concentration of a. youth eligible for free and reduced school lunch. b. Activities, goals, and program services — Activities and program services in the proposed facility include the enjoyment of safe inline skating, skateboarding, and trick biking. An instruction program will be offered, both formally and informally, as well as competitive events, camps, family sessions, and demonstrations. The facility will be equally accessible to boys and girls. Safety equipment will be required and available to all participants. With a year-round operation, staff of the Southdale YMCA will have the opportunity to develop relationships with the Skate Park participants. Through this interaction with youth, the goal of the program will be to achieve the following outcomes: 1) Youth will demonstrate increased acquisition of life -enhancing assets through: • positive structured time use • exposure to and development of positive values • a relationship with a positive adult role model 2) Youth will demonstrate the acquisition or enhancement of three of the following core competencies that are critical to self-sufficiency as adults: • communication skills • self control • problem solving skills • decision making skills • setting and achieving goals • leadership skills 3) Youth will be offered the opportunity to participate in the Tri -City Skate Park Task Force to provide an ongoing advisory function to the operation and future improvements of the facility. b. Needs of the community - The service area of the Tri -City Skate Park largely includes South Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, and Edina. This area has a total population of 303,056 and is fully developed. The cities surrounding the South Minneapolis area are first ring suburbs, experiencing the challenges of redevelopment and declining school enrollment. There is a surge in this area of minority population and new immigrants. A regional skate park will aid in the vitality of these communities by addressing the needs of a segment of the youth population that is often overlooked. The school attendance area within the service area of the Tri -City Skate Park has a high concentration of youth eligible for free- and reduced -lunch (31%). 14% of school -aged children (age's 5-17 years) are below the poverty level related to head of household. The table below indicates total numbers of students enrolled in each school district (K-12) and the number in the fre and reduced -lunch program in 1999. The table also shows the number of school -aged children (age's 5-17 years) below poverty level related to head of household in 1995. South Minneapolis school enrollment totals were determined by summing the totals of the following elementary schools, middle schools and high schools: Southwest, Sullivan, Folwell, Franklin, Armatage, Audobon, Barton, Barton, Brookside, Burroughs, Cooper, Field, Fulton, Hamilton, Kenny, Jenny Lind, Northrop, Wenonah, Windom, Washburn, South, Roosevelt and Anthony (Southwest and Nokomis neighborhood areas). * Represents estimate of South Minneapolis area derived from the entire Minneapolis School District number of school -aged children (ages 5-17 years) below poverty level related to head of household divided by total enrollment (15,784/52,784). 2 d. Needs analysis, planning process, and alternatives - The Tri -City Skate Park has been driven by three municipalities, the Cities of Edina, Richfield and Bloomington, and the Southdale YMCA. Before they began working cooperatively, each entity had been separately considering the need for such a facility in their respective communities, prompted by many phone calls and letters from kids and parents. For the past two years the Bloomington Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission (PARC) has expressed their desire to develop a skate park as part of the Bloomington parks system. In response to the PARC's recommendations, the Bloomington City Council approved a total of $80,000 in 1999 and 2000 strategic priority funds for the development of a skate park. The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Division held a public meeting on February 22, 2000, to determine interest in developing a skate park in Bloomington. Approximately 90 people attended the meeting to voice their support for a City operated skate park. As a follow up to the February 22 meeting, a task force was formed to explore the possibility of developing a skate park in Bloomington. The Bloomington Skate Park Task Force met on April 11, April 27, May 3 and June 7 to discuss the development of a skate park. Over thirty individuals signed up to be task force members. Three quarters of the task force members were youth under 18 years of age. The task force meetings were held in early evening hours at the Galaxy Youth Center. Parks and Recreation staff presented extensive materials on skate park designs, equipment manufacturers, and magazine articles on skate parks. In addition, the task force viewed videotapes of several skate parks in the metro area and throughout the country. The task force reviewed in-depth the various issues involving a skate park including: location, design, insurance, supervision, rules of operation and project funding. The task force also split into two sub -committees to develop rules and regulations for the operation of the facility, and to develop a design recommendation for the facility. The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Manager met with the Parks and Recreation Directors from Edina and Richfield along with the Director of the Southdale YMCA on April 10, 2000, to discuss the possibility of a jointly financed large skate park facility. The consensus from this meeting was that a jointly financed facility located adjacent to and operated by the Southdale YMCA warranted further consideration. Each Parks and Recreation Director also expressed an interest in developing smaller scale skate parks in their respective communities. The City of Edina has been receiving regular requests from community members to consider building a skate park in the form of letters, e-mails, phone calls, and testimony at public meetings. The City of Edina has also received several petitions with the signatures of residents requesting a skate park facility. A few of the letters and petitions received are included in Exhibit 1. The Edina Park Board and City Council has been supportive of the collaborative effort to jointly build a skate park and have instructed staff to continue working forward with the project. As part of their 2000 goal -setting session on January 8, 2000, the Richfield City Council identified a need for programming and facilities for older kids and at -risk youth. Consequently, the City Council directed staff to investigate the need, scope and feasibility of a skate park facility and report the findings to the Council. Staff has been regularly providing the City 3 Council and the Community Services Commission with a Tri -City Skate Park status report. So far, the Council and the CSC are strongly in favor of the proposal and have strongly encouraged staff to continue planning efforts. A public meeting was held at the Southdale YMCA on June 21, 2000, to identify interest in the Tri -City Skate Park concept (see public meeting flyer in Exhibit 2). Approximately 70 people attended the meeting to express their overwhelming support for the Skate Park. A task force to study the concept was subsequently formed and held its first meeting on June 29. Twelve youth and four adults represent this Task Force, all with expressed interest in the project. A concept of the facility was entirely created by this Task Force and is included in this grant application. Over the next few months, the Skate Park Task Force identified alternatives for the facility, discussing the merits of ramp type, indoor versus outdoor, ramp materials and location. A summary follows: Ramp Type (Type I vs. Type II): A Type I skate ramp is defined as a ramp with a maximum height of 36 inches. The advantage of a Type I facility is that it has a lower risk factor and can be unsupervised. Type I skate ramps can be built in a public park and used much the same way play equipment is used at a park, without a user fee. The disadvantage with Type I ramps is that when the facility is left unsupervised, it may be prone to vandalism and undesirable activities. Another disadvantage is that a Type I facility would not have the appeal and would attract a lesser amount of participants than a higher ramp system. A Type II facility features ramps that exceed 36 inches in height. The Task Force strongly supported a facility that is supervised, designed to be safe, and to attract kids from a regional area. A Type II facility requires supervision, allowing the operator to have better control of participant behavior and lower risk factor. A Type II facility will draw kids from a regional area more so than a Type I facility. Indoor vs. Outdoor: The advantages of an outdoor skate park facility is that it requires less construction and operating cost. The disadvantages are difficulty in securing the site during non- operating hours, and limited seasonal use due to weather conditions. The Task Force strongly supported an indoor facility because it can be used every day of the year regardless of the weather. YMCA officials expressed the need for a year-round facility to promote the development of relationships between staff and participants and to provide consistency. There is only one indoor skate park in the metro area, which does not meet the demand for this type of facility in the Metro area. Ramp Materials: The two materials used in ramp construction are concrete and wood. Concrete ramps offer very low maintenance requirements and can be made bowl -shaped, a desired design by skaters. Wooden ramps are less expensive but require more maintenance. The advantage to wooden ramps is that they can be moved around or rebuilt to add variety to the skate park design over time. The Task Force chose both concrete and wooden ramps to include in the proposed Skate Park. Location: All three cities have the option of building skate park facilities independently. The policy makers of each city recognize the value of building one facility in one central location, thus reducing costs of construction and operation, and eliminating the duplication of services. 4 Another benefit of the combined location chosen by the Task Force is the proximity to the Southdale YMCA. e&f.. Evidence of collaboration and support neighborhood groups, advocacy organizations, and interested parties — The cities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield, and the Southdale YMCA have benefited from a long history of collaboration with each other and many other organizations both formally and informally. Letters of support from some of these organizations are included in Exhibit 3. Three examples of this collaboration are the Tri -City Partners, FamiLink, and the Adaptive Recreation & Learning Exchange (AR&LE). FamiLink is the local Family Service Collaborative focused on building community connections and supports for all community members of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Richfield. FamiLink serves as a `one stop shop' to connect people with services and resources to help them move forward. The each city and the Southdale YMCA are significant partners to FamiLink and provide support for the organization in the form in-kind services, program coordination and implementation. FamiLink will offer a direct referral of Skate Park services to interested families and children. AR&LE was formed in 1988 to collectively offer opportunities for people with disabilities to actively participate in recreation, leisure, and Community Education programs in the four cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Richfield. Each city has a dedicated staff person to coordinate programs for people with disabilities. They conduct programs and events collectively to draw a greater number of participants into the program, providing more program variety and selection than if operating programs independently. AR&LE will be active in the programming of proposed skate park, ensuring the inclusion of all community members to the facility. Tri -City Partners is a coalition of citizens, schools, and agency representatives from Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield, working together to promote health, reduce risks, and build assets to our youth and communities. The activities of Tri -City Partners focus on preventing and reducing youth tobacco and alcohol access and use, teen pregnancy prevention, and postponement of early sexual activity. Tri -City Partners will support the Tri -City Skate Park, by assisting with the promotion of the facility. The latest evidence of collaboration between all three cities and the Southdale YMCA is the formation of a 16 member Task Force, represented from all four partners, dedicated to designing a skate park facility which meets the needs of the population to be served. The Task Force has been meeting regularly since June 21, 2000. The Task Force has completed a concept plan of the facility. The Task Force will continue to serve as an advisory function to the project both during and after construction. g. Indicate how the facility will be operated — The Tri -City Skate Park will be operated by the Southdale YMCA. The YMCA is an excellent candidate to take on the responsibility of both successfully operating a facility and administering quality programs. The YMCA will lease the facility. A draft lease agreement is shown in Exhibit 4. The term of the lease is 10 years, which is less than 50% of the useful life of the facility. Should this proposal receive grant funding, a final lease will be provided for approval of pre -design and design, as with a joint -powers agreement between the Cities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. 5 VI. Financial Information: a. Construction budget: 1. Site Acquisition Soil Testing Site Survey 2. Predesign $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,500.00 Supplies $300.00 Fundraising Expenses $1,000.00 3. Design Fees $80,000.00 Architectural Fees (6%) $160,000.00 4. Building construction $20,700.00 10,000 ft2 @ $50.00 per ft2 $420,700.00 5. Site Construction Grading $12,000.00 Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water main $15,000.00 Phone, Gas, Electric Connection $5,000.00 Site Lighting $5,000.00 Trails & Sidewalk $5,000.00 50 Stall Bituminous Parking Lot & Base $35,000.00 Concrete Curb and Gutter $6,000.00 Landscape Plantings $5,000.00 Sod $3,000.00 6. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment Skate Ramps $36,500.00 Office Furniture & Telephone $1,000.00 Signage & Miscellaneous $500.00 TOTAL PROJECT COST b. Description of other sources of funding: City of Bloomington $80,000.00 City of Edina $80,000.00 City of Richfield $80,000.00 Corporate Donations $160,000.00 Other Donations $20,700.00 Total $420,700.00 Cel $1,300.00 $37,900.00 $500,000.00 $91,000.00 $38,000.00 $670,700.00 Committed Committed, contingent upon receipt of state funds Committed, contingent upon receipt of state funds Not committed Not committed The following is a partial list ofpotential local contributors: Best Buy World Headquarters Penn Cycle Erik's Bike and Fitness Northwest Airlines Sun Country Airlines Seagate Technology The Toro Company Richfield Bank and Trust Metro Sales Lunds Grocery Diversified Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Donaldson Companies, Inc. Thermo King Ceridian Health Care Systems of MN LeJeune Steel Company Musicland Kuadion-Minnesota Rubber Sandoz Nutrition Travelers Express McKehnic Plastics Northland Aluminum Assist Associates Jerry's Enterprises Inc. Golden Valley Microwave Foods Health Risk Management Inc. Dayton's JC Penney Co. Norwest Funding Nash Finch Co. International Dairy Queen Inc. Roach Organization Inc. Techpower Inc. Richfield Foundation Rotary Clubs, Optimists Clubs, and other Service Organizations c. Funding and Cash Flow Sequence - The project will carry a positive cash flow throughout the project schedule with exception to a few months before the certificate of occupancy and reimbursement of grant funds. The three cities will cover this short-lived project deficit with general funds and reserves. Schedule Dates Cash Inflow Cash Outflow Balance Site Selection Jun — Oct, 2000 $0 $0 $0 Approvals and Funding Nov, 2000 — July, 2001 $240,000 (1) $3,500 $236,500 Designer Selection Nov, 2000 — January, 2001 $0 $300 $236,200 Design Development Feb — April, 2001 $180,700 (2) $37,900 $379,000 Construction/ Occupancy Aug -Dec, 2001 $250,000 (3) $629,000 $0 Totals $670,700 $670,700 $0 Sources: (1) City Contributions - $80,000 from each city (2) Donations (3) Youth Initiative Grant d. Anticipated first year operating budget: Revenues: Daily Passes Tri -City Skate Park Members $14,600.00 Non-members $48,600.00 $63,200.00 Punchcard (11 visits) Tri -City Skate Park Members $8,600.00 Non-members $17,200.00 $25,800.00 Passholders (3 month pass) Tri -City Skate Park Members $1,500.00 Non-members $7,500.00 $9,000.00 Total Anticipated First Year Revenues 7 $98,000.00 Expenses: Personal Services (includes benefits) One Full-time Coordinator Part-time Supervisors School Year Summer Part-time Maintenance Workers Total Personal Services Supplies Contractual Services Total Anticipated First Year Expenses $36,700.00 $17,500.00 $28,000.00 $54,200.00 $6,800.00 $89,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $98,000.00 Operating budget assumptions - Revenues are based upon current fee structure and use patterns of the Chesley Skate Park in Mankato, Minnesota, a similar facility operated by the Mankato YMCA. The Skate Park will be open to Tri -City Skate Park members and non-members with the majority of users expected to be non-members. The current fee structure of the Chelsey Skate Park is: Daily User Tri -City Skate Park member $3.00 per day Non-member $10.00 per day Prepaid Punchcards (11 visits) Tri -City Skate Park member $20.00 Non-member $40.00 3 Month Pass Tri -City Skate Park member $35.00 Non-member $60.00 Financial assistance will be available to kids from lower income families through the YMCA's Partners With Youth Program and Youth Net. The entry-level salary for a coordinator with the Minneapolis Area YMCA is $28,000.00 with benefits. The facility will operate 365 days per year less several major holidays. Anticipated operating hours during the school year are 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Mondays — Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. During the summer months, operating hours will be expanded on weekdays to begin at 9:00 a.m. Two part-time supervisors will be on duty during all operating hours at a wage of $9.00 per hour including FICA. Part-time maintenance workers will clean the facility and maintain the skate ramps for 2 hours each day at a wage of $9.00 per hour including FICA. e. Agency budgets for current year and first full year of operation — The first year operating budget of the Tri -City Skate Park will be included in the 2002 -operating budget of the Southdale YMCA. Anticipated first year operating expenses in the amount $98,000 represents a 2% increase in the overall Southdale YMCA operating budget. This expense increase will be entirely offset by revenues from user fees. A three-year history of the Southdale YMCA operating budget is includea in Exhibit 5. L Income and expense projections for three years: g. Annual financial statements for the last three years — The annual financial statements for the past 3 years for the YMCA are included in Exhibit 5. Only one copy of the financial statements from each of the three city partners is provided due to the size of the documents. Should this proposal receive grant funding, more copies can be provided for approval of pre -design and design. V. Schedule Information The below schedule provides a general idea of the process and timeline to complete the project. Should this proposal receive grant funding, a detailed schedule will be provided for approval of pre -design and design. a. Site Selection and Acquisition June — October, 2000 Includes obtaining proof of property ownership from the City of Edina. b. Required Actions for Approval and Funding November, 2000 — July, 2001 Includes City Council and YMCA Board approval of joint power agreement, lease agreement, request for proposals for designer & award of contract, contractor bids and award of contract, grant agreement, and other necessary approvals. Also includes solicitation of contributors through a coordinated fund raising campaign. C. Designer Selection November, 2000 — January, 2001 Includes the distribution of Request for Proposals, interviews, selection, and approvals. d. Design Development and Approvals February — April, 2001 Includes drawings & specifications, and design approval from State Department of 10 Administration/Finance. e. Construction and Occupancy August - December, 2001 Includes site preparation, construction, inspections, and certificate of occupancy. 9 2002 2003 2004 Revenues: Daily Passes $63,200.00 $65,000.00 $67,000.00 Punchcards $25,800.00 $26,500.00 $27,300.00 Passholders $9,000.00 $9,400.00 $9,600.00 Total Revenue $98,000.00 $100,900.00 $103,900.00 Expenses: Personal Services $89,000.00 $91,700.00 $94,500.00 Supplies $5,000.00 $5,100.00 $5,200.00 Contractual Services $4,000.00 $4,100.00 $4,200.00 Total Expenses $98,000.00 $100,900 $103,900 g. Annual financial statements for the last three years — The annual financial statements for the past 3 years for the YMCA are included in Exhibit 5. Only one copy of the financial statements from each of the three city partners is provided due to the size of the documents. Should this proposal receive grant funding, more copies can be provided for approval of pre -design and design. V. Schedule Information The below schedule provides a general idea of the process and timeline to complete the project. Should this proposal receive grant funding, a detailed schedule will be provided for approval of pre -design and design. a. Site Selection and Acquisition June — October, 2000 Includes obtaining proof of property ownership from the City of Edina. b. Required Actions for Approval and Funding November, 2000 — July, 2001 Includes City Council and YMCA Board approval of joint power agreement, lease agreement, request for proposals for designer & award of contract, contractor bids and award of contract, grant agreement, and other necessary approvals. Also includes solicitation of contributors through a coordinated fund raising campaign. C. Designer Selection November, 2000 — January, 2001 Includes the distribution of Request for Proposals, interviews, selection, and approvals. d. Design Development and Approvals February — April, 2001 Includes drawings & specifications, and design approval from State Department of 10 Administration/Finance. e. Construction and Occupancy August - December, 2001 Includes site preparation, construction, inspections, and certificate of occupancy. 9 Funding and cash flow sequence: Schedule Dates Cash Inflow Cash Outflow Balance Site Selection Jun — Oct, 2000 $0 $0 $0 Approvals and Funding Nov, 2000 — July, 2001 $240,000 (1) $3,500 $236,500 Designer Selection Nov, 2000 — January, 2001 $0 $300 $236,200 Design Development Feb — April, 2001 $180,700 (2) $37,900 $379,000 Construction and Occupancy Aug -Dec, 2001 $250,000 (3) $629,000 $0 Totals $670,700 $670,700 $0 Sources: (1) City Contributions - $80,000 from each city (2) Donations (3) Youth Initiative Grant VI. Construction Project Description a. Summary level architectural/engineering plan and drawings — A preliminary architectural rendering of the site plan is included in Exhibit 5. A sample rendering of the design of skating amenities follows with description: 10 The above illustration is a sample design of the skating amenities, with an area of approximately 9,000 ft'. This layout provides space for beginners (right side of park) featuring smaller ramps. Larger ramps, rails, a spine ramp and competition sized half pipe are located on the opposite side for more advanced participants. The middle comprises the street course using quarter pipes on either side of a fun box with tabletop jumps, kickers, and rail slides. The design utilizes both concrete ramps and wooden ramps. Concrete ramps offer a very low maintenance surface in a bowl shape. Wooden ramps provide the flexibility to rearrange and recreate the design over time, so that there can be something new each year or two. Participants will be invited to help redesign it. With future plans to expand outdoors, the Tri -City Skate Park promises to be the largest, most innovative park in the Twin Cities. b. Description of site and surrounding land uses — The Tri -City Skate Park will be located at the site of Yorktown Park in Edina. The location is zoned R -I Residential. The introduction of a skate park facility to the site is compatible with City of Edina zoning regulations. The site is surrounded by a mixture of high density and medium density housing (which includes some section 8 housing), public parkland, R-1 single residential, and is adjacent to the Southdale YMCA. The site is located on the bus line with excellent pedestrian access to city trail systems. 11 C. Photographs of site and existing buildings — d. Detailed description of the purchase, construction or improvements — The site is currently the property of the City of Edina. The proposed skate park facility will consist of a 10,000 ft2 year-round indoor facility including a 9,000 ft' open ramp area and 1,000 ft' support area (circulation, storage, and administrative/check-in areas). The building will be a one-story slab -on -grade masonry wall with steel joist roof structure. In general, the approach with regard to the building design has been to enhance the following requirements: • Be open, inviting and dynamic — spatially and through the use of innovative materials • Have a free -span (no columns) skate area • Utilize durable masonry materials and finishes • Be accessible the south with operable overhead doors • Be designed with security and safety features for day time and night time use Site improvements include 50 -stall parking lot with sidewalks, trail connections, site lighting, and landscape plantings. The site design will: • Connect adjacent Southdale YMCA and park areas for shared programs uses • Allow for future related recreational developments, including a future outdoor skate ramp • Respond to south sun and views from York Avenue — a major arterial • Be designed with security and safety features for day time and night time use Compliment the neighborhood e. Evidence of site control of property by applicant — Should this proposal receive grant funding, a warranty deed will be provided for approval of pre -design and design. L Evidence that the structure and location are appropriate to the needs of the population served — Should this proposal receive grant funding, the Request for Proposal for designer selection will include a requirement for programming sessions with the Tri -City Skate Park Task Force for approval of pre -design and design. The advisory received from the Task Force will ensure that the design of the structure and the location are appropriate to the needs of the population served. g. A description/statement of all applicable requirements - The building will comply with applicable energy conservation standards contained in law, including sections 216C.19 to 216c.21. The site is compatible with City of Edina zoning regulations to include a skate park facility. Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and statutes, and with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) will be indicated in the plans and specifications of the facility construction documents. Should this proposal receive grant funding, a description and statement of all applicable requirements will be provided for approval of pre -design and design. 13