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2014.03.13 Work Session Packet4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov AL CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA Thursday, March 13, 2014 7:00 p.m. Conference Room A Posted: March 7, 2014 Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. I. Attendance Council members Staff _eMI Therres Budziszewski Hackett Deshler Mathisen Hoffmann Revering Libby Peak Selton Serres II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items: • Parks & Recreation Update: o 2013 Year in Review 0 2014 Work Plan Overview 0 2014 Major Work Plan Items o Budget o Miscellaneous/Other Business III. Adjournment The work session adjourned at p.m. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529. Memorandum CITY of CRYSTAL DATE: March 5, 2014 TO: Anne Norris, City Manager Mayor and City Council Members Park and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Gene Hackett, Recreation Director SUBJECT: City Council Work Session The City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission will meet on Thursday March 13, 2014 at 7:OOpm for a joint work session. This is an opportunity for the City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission to review the 2013 work plan, highlight the 2014 work plan and have a discussion on various projects. AGENDA 2013 Year in Review: a year-end review of the 2013 work plan Tom Jungroth (2013 Chair) will briefly review the highlights of Commission activities in 2013. Attachment 1 2014 Work Plan — quick overview of the overall plan Jennifer Sodd (2014 Chair) will present the Commission's 2014 work plan. The work plan is divided into 4 sections with various work items listed in each section. Attachment 2 2014 Major Work Plan Items Discussion This is the opportunity for the City Council and the Commission to discuss major work plan items in deeper detail. The Commission would like the City Council to give their thoughts and direction to these items. • Review and update of the Long Range Plan (Tom M./Rick R) The attached report gives the City Council a brief overview of the Commission's Long Range Plan that was developed in 2008 and the items completed to date. The Commission intends to review and revise the plan to reflect current and future trends. The Commission would like City Council inputs as to items they feel should be included in the updated plan. Attachment 3 • Expand disc golf (Tom J) The Commission has discussed the expansion of the disc golf course for some time. The Commission and the Disc Golf Association developed a plan to add 3 holes to the existing course. The Disc Golf Association has agreed to provide funding and volunteer labor for the project. The Commission would like City Council input on the proposed expansion and the proposed layout. Attachment 4 • Becker Park — Remodel/Funding/Marketing (Gene/Tom M/Lynn) The Commission has made Becker Park renovation and marketing a priority for the 2014 work plan. Staff met and discussed ideas for a building remodel to make the building more useable. The Commission would like input from the City Council regarding making this project a funding priority. • Cavanagh Site Plan Ideas from the City Council (Jennifer) With the construction of the new senior building on the Cavanagh School site, the Commission held a neighborhood meeting their last summer and brainstormed with the residents. Jennnifer will present these ideas for input/direction from the Council. Additional meetings will be held with the neighborhood to further refine ideas. Attachment 5 • Twin Lake Fishing Dock Update (Rick) The existing fishing pier has been removed from Bernard Avenue and sections relocated to Bassett Creek Park. The new fishing dock will be installed at Twin Lake Shores Park sometime this spring. Budget/Fiscal Discussion • Fee Policy (Gene) The Commission recommended the enclosed recreation fee policy for recreation activities. Attachment 6 • PIR funding (Lori/Jennifer) Because of tight budgets the PIR for capital expenditures has been reduced and many projects deferred and/or rescheduled to later years. The Commission would like to discuss the need for prioritizing park improvements in upcoming budget cycles. Miscellaneous items/Other Business • Little Libraries (Jennifer) The Commission has partnered with the Crystal Fund for Community Progress to bring Little Libraries to local parks. So far 5 locations have been secured. • Council discussion items/questions for the Commission ATTACHMENT 1 2013 WORK PLAN — FINAL REPORT L<JIYV R/11vVG Timing rr+w111n1%..0 Item Process: Final Status: Fall 2013 Review Long Range Plan and update • Review and update plan Discuss for inclusion in the for next 5 years • Review and update park inventory 2014 work plan Summer 2013 Review/discuss/recommend Becker • Wait for results of space needs study to Space needs study began site plan as per LRP continue the planning process for site plan spring 2013; draft plans in and budget determination. revision Possible 2014 work plan item Depends on To investigate options for removing the • Discussion with Public Works Director Tabled until PW Building Timing of dirt pile on the Brunswick Avenue . Tabled until future Council decision on project is scheduled Public Works parking lot at Bassett Creek Park public works facility Building Project Summer 2013 Investigate installing a sliding hill at . Review Twin Oak site COMPLETED — Twin Oak • Work with Engineering/Public Works Engineering determined there wasn't enough space. Will consider other areas as they become available Summer 2013 To investigate cost of skate park • Staff to investigate use of Hennepin Youth Grant cycle for 2014 upgrades and look for alternate funding Grant Possible 2014 work plan sources item Summer 2013 To participate in the Cavanagh site Neighborhood meeting to be held in July Discussion in progress plan process • Look at passive vs. active amenities with Possible 2014 work plan change of use item Fall 2013 To investigate the expansion of the . Work with group to investigate adding up In progress disc golf course to 2 holes Possible work plan item Fall 2013 To investigate locations for the • Identify sites: Lions Soo Line No action expansion of the Community Garden • Others? Iron Horse, North Lions, ? program • Spring 2013 Approve implementation plan for the . Review draft policy and approve COMPLETED —Policy shoreline maintenance policy 0 Forward to City Council adopted rL7C.HL Item Process: Final Status: Timing Review and develop PIR priorities for Review and prioritize PIR expenditures COMPLETED Spring/Sumer 2013 2014 budget during the budget preparation process. Review and recommend parks and Monitor budget situation for 2014 budget COMPLETED Spring/Sumer 2013 recreation service priorities for budget preparation preparation Summer 2013 To monitor the closing of the pool Review monthly attendance COMPLETED concession stand impact on overall Review comments received by the pool operations Recreation Department • Review financials and monitor operation Fall 2013 To partner with the Crystal Fund for To identify projects Working on funding for Community Progress to advocate for Assist CFFP as needed bocce courts funding for Crystal park projects Possible Yunker Park funding Possible 2014 work plan item Ongoing To investigate alternate funding To identify projects and review available Hennepin Youth Sports sources for parks projects grants, and donations. grant for skatepark • Make recommendations as to appropriate equipment in 2014 funding sources for projects .. — I sail 0%1 vrRar-kiT/Y\I ITMCAr_U L.vivrnIU1141 1 1 [I. V %_#`V TimingProcess: L_1.1L_1.11WW . ,.",.,.. Item Final Status: Ongoing Continue Commission • Attend events as scheduled COMPLETED involvement in community events Possible 2014 work plan and programs. item As Scheduled To schedule 4 neighborhood . Plan locations for 2013: COMPLETED meetings to involve the May: Twin Oak Possible 2014 work plan neighborhood group on park and June: Welcome item city-wide plans and issues. July: Cavanagh August: Iron Horse September: Crystal Highlands . The TO meeting will be in conjunction with Arbor Da Summer/Fall 2013 Work with Police on Park Safety . Prepare park safety educational materials. No action • Investigate additional teen program Possible 2014 work plan opportunities item Ongoing To continue participation in local . Develop relationship with Crystal Business COMPLETED groups such as local civic groups, Association and civic groups. Possible 2014 work plan Crystal Business Association and . Investigate funding/partner opportunities item Crystal Frolics with these groups. Ongoing To continue fundraising efforts for . Work with civic groups for fundraising COMPLETED the scholarship fund opportunities Possible 2014 work plan item �.— w urs www MIZf— r &I#— V1V1V 1 !%J1X PUN" 1111P%1\f-'a- Timing 1 ffw Item Process: Final Status:: Summer/Fall 2013 Continue to investigate additional • Articles in brochure In progress. ways to market the Becker Park . Add ideas when building plans are Possible 2014 work plan Building for events/rentals finalized item Ongoing Promote Active Living Hennepin . Continue staff involvement COMPLETED Communities in Crystal . Communicate plans to Commission for Possible 2014 work plan possible involvement opportunities item Ongoing Continue to promote Crystal's . Promotion at community events, COMPLETED Park and Recreation services brochures, website, use social media Possible 2014 work plan • Monitor social media impact item • Website being revised and updated Work with Businesses for promotion activities • Work with service groups for promotion activities Ongoing To identify needs and publicize . Promote through ESL — Community Ed In progress. recreation programs and park . Work with Human Rights Commission Possible 2014 work plan facilities to our diverse . Work with Hispanic baseball group, African item population. community group ATTACHMENT 2 O%ikid- Pf A \1/lC Mi A 41A11A11- 2014 WORK PLAN Timing , "-.,.,.,,.� Item Process: Action Needed April Meeting Review Long Range Plan and update . Review plan for current status Update plan to current for next 5 years . Discuss additions and deletions to update status the plan for the next 5 years. Update items to reflect trends Revise plan and accept April Meeting Review and update Park Inventory . Update the park inventory with current Update plan to current information status Update items to reflect trends Revise plan and accept TBD Review/discuss/recommend Becker . Wait for results of space needs study to Council work session site plan continue the planning process for site plan agenda — discuss priority and budget determination. and funding Review site plan Fall 2014 To utilize the Hennepin Sports Grant . Apply for Hennepin Youth Sports Grant Staff to prepare grant for upgrade to the skate park request Fall 2014 To participate in the Cavanagh site . Look at passive vs. active amenities with Review ideas received at plan process change of use of adjacent property neighborhood meeting Make recommendation Prepare budget for funding Winter/Spring To investigate the expansion of the . Work with disc golf group to investigate Meet with City Council to 2014 disc golf course adding up to 3 holes receive their input • Meet with City Council to discuss the Work with Disc Golf group proposed plan to establish budget and • If accepted work with disc golf group to timeline schedule construction Construction Timing Item Process: Action Needed Spring/ To investigate locations for the . Identify sites Investigate North Lions Summer expansion of the Community Garden . To identify other projects: Yunker picnic and Iron Horse as potential program shelter(?) expansion sites • Assist CFFP as needed Recommend which site to utilize for Spring 2015 ???? To investigate options for removing the . Discussion with Public Works Director Wait until Public Works dirt pile on the Brunswick Avenue . Tabled until future Council decision on construction is completed parking lot at Bassett Creek Park public works facility Investigate other March 2014 Grant application for the Veterans . Co-sponsorship with VFW Staff to prepare grant Memorial application Ongoing To investigate alternate funding • To identify projects and review available Proceed on construction if sources for parks projects grants, and donations. rant funds received CiefIAI DI AK1K11A1(,/MnA1Ar.'FMFNT vTiming Item Process: Action Needed Spring 2014 To partner with the Crystal Fund for . Little Library project Discuss fundraising with Community Progress to advocate for . To identify other projects: Yunker picnic City council at work funding for Crystal park projects shelter(?) session • Assist CFFP as needed Set meeting with Crystal Fund (and Light of Crystal?) to discuss options available Investigate other fundraisers — Steak fry and internet sites, round up, etc Ongoing To investigate alternate funding • To identify projects and review available Investigate funding sources sources for parks projects grants, and donations. • Make recommendations as to appropriate funding sources for projects /' ^Rfi11Al 1A1ITV I IMI I1=RA=AIT/(111TRFA(_I-1 Timing Item Process: Action Needed Spring/ Little Libraries in parks • Implement Little Library program Advertise program Summer Work with Crystal Fund Secure sponsors Install Ongoing Continue Commission involvement in . Attend events as scheduled Schedule events community events and programs. As Scheduled To schedule 4 neighborhood meetings . Plan locations for 2014: Schedule meetings to involve the neighborhood group on May: North Lions Attend meetings park and city-wide plans and issues. June: Kentucky July: Fair August: North Bass Lake September: Lions Valley Place/ Sunnyview Fall 2014 Work with Police on Park Safety . Prepare park safety educational materials. Invite police rep to a • Investigate additional teen program Commission meeting opportunities Discuss ideas Ongoing To continue participation in local . Develop relationship with Crystal Business Name representatives to groups such as local civic groups, Association and civic groups. various groups Crystal Business Association and . Investigate funding/partner opportunities Discuss agenda Crystal Frolics with these groups. Ongoing To continue fundraising efforts for the . Work with civic groups for fundraising Identify fundraising scholarship fund opportunities groups Continue to work with the MN Bike Discuss agenda Championships r Mr%Afi^'r1^w1 A KIM AA A D1ZCTIAIiL rltvlvly 1 1%..111 P%111 + .... Item Action Needed TimingProcess: Continue to investigate additional ways to market the Becker Park Building for events/rentals . Articles in brochure • Add ideas when building plans are finalized Continue to market Wait for results of remodeling discussion for further action Ongoing Promote Active Living Hennepin Communities in Crystal . Continue staff involvement . Communicate plans to Commission for possible involvement opportunities Staff programming activities Ongoing Continue to promote Crystal's Park and Recreation services . Promotion at community events, brochures, website, use social media . Monitor social media impact • Website being revised and updated • Work with Businesses for promotion activities Identify marketing opportunities Work with staff to carry out promotions planning Ongoing • Work with service groups for promotion activities To identify needs and publicize recreation programs and park facilities to our diverse population. • Promote through ESL — Community Ed . Work with Human Rights Commission . Work with Hispanic baseball group, African community group Identify opportunities for partnerships and promotion Meet with groups/offer assistance Ongoing ATTACHMENT 3 Memorandum CITY of CRYSTAL DATE: March 6, 2014 TO: Mayor and Crystal City Council Members Park and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Gene Hackett, Recreation Director bw- SUBJECT: Park and Recreation Long Range Plan Update Background In 2008, the Park and Recreation Commission developed a Long range Plan to guide park development. The entire plan can be viewed at: The plan divides park facilities into 5 sections: Community Parks Specialty Facilities Conservancy Areas Neighborhood Parks Trail System Parks are assigned to one of the sections and then a plan was devised for each park. This planning guided PIR/Capital Improvement funding requests. The attached grid highlights Long Range Plan projects and work accomplished through November 2013. The next steps are for the Commission to review the other items in the plan and update/revise them to reflect current trends. Action Needed The Park and Recreation Commission would like the City Council to give them input on any park development needs that should be included in the revision of the plan. 2013 COMMISSION LONG RANGE PLANNING GRID UPDATE (11/13) St-rike Thr. - eempleted I-rn A. I : ,- xi -.II,,., hl G;+e Dlon 1—ninmcntntinn 11 CIVI. LIVIIJ VQIIC jI r lace Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date Schedule Process Completion Date =II LVD GenstructRd hcl�I,cy r lilC� l iliS t -s Y - Pathway construction € March - site plan/lighting bids September - construction started October/November - hydrant, lights & rink installed nn"' LVP - Pave one hockey rink Q�11" ldfeRGi g/w„n ��� LVD SeGc: e+;,.,, fiefME When Forest opens - LVP used for LaCrosse DONE 2012 LVP Improve volleyball eeuo�add anethe if ..,,,..,., and 4tefest Decided to remove volleyball court and look for a different location nearer to the picnic area DONE 2 � with painted "Res DONE 2012 LVP - Improve trail system LVP - Splash Pad LVP - Purchase Property 6820 32nd Ave. and 3204 Louisiana Ave. as available ITEM Yunker Site Plan Im lementation p Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date Y - Develop site plan 2018 Y - Removal of building 2018 Y - Pathway construction 2018 Y - Picnic Shelter construction 2018 *Crystal Fund may help with funding IItIVI. LLQ./rVl c5L niiNiciiic" a uvii Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date CCC — outdoor skating rink CEG D d DONE �N CCC — Improvements to MN Rm courtyard area CCC — Game Rm courtyard improvements gFeeff4paee DONE 2012 CCC — Better walkway between CCC and Forest—Sidewalk improvements ! - + + rl in 7n9 1 4, -.r ded +n 9 n 7n 2 DONS t��s Expand nrlrin,t GGG -. Not in PIR St rl., a1 skl-,n+'-+I In+ nnnl��� FOR New vv ccci f'i e Ii a 7(9�i C H rI + open june 70L'L2 annvrArlccnvrc FOR — Building replacement with picnic shelter with restrooms Put on hold until use of new soccer field is monitored for need for storage/restrooms FOR 124 gFeund r ge fnr r" •�� ra € nnnl n I i Lrvi. ivvi ui uviia I I I I t—I Iu Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date NL — Baseball field improvements: scoreboard, score shack, irrigation, lights NL — Remove park building replace with larger picnic shelter near pond — remove small existing picnic shelter NL — playground next to new pavilion NI CI' at se4ball finlrl gFeeff4paee DONE 2012 NI Cells+ry et Sliding hill rr� ! - + + rl in 7n9 1 4, -.r ded +n 9 n 7n 2 DONS t��s NL- Expand trail I I uvi. Da»cl %J Ccn/ u�. �ALcI I J I v I I Iii Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date BC — Construct rentable pavilion In process of planning; nothing finalized yet BC — Renovate bldg to make restrooms Currently advertising in brochure; full scale marketing to be done upon completion of renovations available at all times or remove building xv and replace with restroom facility NA Possible e#mz R d nff d in 2()!3 at nrr by eitizenP/r_. In Will „e+ SPORSeF 2014 Looking at alternative sponsors BC — Expand Disc golf to 18 holes NA Expansion plan for 3 holes BC — Relocation of the material storage Will be considered with new public works facility area BC — Upgrade Brunswick parking lot, add gazebo/overlook BC —trail upgrades Segment of trail upgraded in 2012, further upgrades planned BC — native plantings, pond plantings Demeve 7 elleyball G Ir+o- le _ 3 Renovating h + + 3 Rd/1 ag lime VB DE)ne BG i other f-. •r+ add DeGGe Ball 2014 - Bocce IRvestigated beece site Rear pieHie aFea \/ II h -,II Fts e built "I-, 2012 Bocce in 2014 BC — Remove Brunswick Avenue I I uvl. ucci�cl IN�... Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date BK — Assessment of building as a potential upgrade to a multi purpose facility for rentals In process of planning; nothing finalized yet BK — Market building for use by groups Currently advertising in brochure; full scale marketing to be done upon completion of renovations mK�=o .r ^e1stwG xv �Ince- m�r--'m- �r�v ar iect NA Possible e#mz R d nff d in 2()!3 at nrr by eitizenP/r_. In Will „e+ SPORSeF 2014 Looking at alternative sponsors _I./n-r..i.. ... 1.... i r+�+•n IICIVI. DdJJCI I.ICCn/Ln Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date BC — Construct rentable pavilion In process of planning; nothing finalized yet BC — Renovate bldg to make restrooms Currently advertising in brochure; full scale marketing to be done upon completion of renovations available at all times or remove building ,gg.pj.€ nn^I4E io=o and replace with restroom facility NA Passible Gil, Q# d 2013 at GCG by •+ p i&e p will net ;., 2(44 Looking at alternative sponsors BC — Expand Disc golf to 18 holes NA Expansion plan for 3 holes BC — Relocation of the material storage Will be considered with new public works facility area BC — Upgrade Brunswick parking lot, add gazebo/overlook BC —trail upgrades Segment of trail upgraded in 2012, further upgrades planned BC — native plantings, pond plantings vC Remove7 II ball c r+s; leo MMOM D +'0 b + + 2 Rd/9 n I'meV9 PeRe ether facilities add BeeGe Ball 2014 - Bocce IRvestigated beGee site Rear PiGRiG apea \/ II h -.II .- Irts e built in 2012 Bocce in 2014 BC — Remove Brunswick Avenue I I LI V1. Ucrt_mCI I a1 IN IIIIl./i•... •i Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date BK —Assessment of building as a potential upgrade to a multi purpose facility for rentals In process of planning; nothing finalized yet BK — Market building for use by groups Currently advertising in brochure; full scale marketing to be done upon completion of renovations DI!—r,,,-,-o,-+ � I�+��� ,gg.pj.€ nn^I4E io=o �n rl, ,+ NA Passible Gil, Q# d 2013 at GCG by •+ p i&e p will net ;., 2(44 Looking at alternative sponsors I I CIVI. k dVdl IC%II III I IJ IC I I I CA I La Llv I I Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date CAV - Eliminate one of the secondary softball fields and add a soccer field, shelter/restrooms I IM On hold until senior housing complex is completed and new park plan can be considered DONE 2010 CAV —Sliding hill ON HOLD ON HOLD CAV — Preserve mature oaks 6A%l Crhr r l rlir+ �+ , rrl .,I ,",.., .,rl i + aeeess 'hl + the hhr..hr..,rl /.+ nlr. wRw fe pess'hility of openingth'r Eliminated with thesaleof Cah �. Cavanagh Note chase signed Peb ene 2012 At Bernard Ave 2012 Install in present location Possible relocation to Twin Lake Shores 2013 As part of Shoreline policy Neighborhood discussion/survey LaFge ed to BC PaF!( Dene 2013 20i3 2014 New pier in 2014 PIR Sliding Hill: Additional sites DONE DONE Forest NE)Fth Liens DONE 2009 DONE 291:1 ITLC.. I Cili+Im'Immnntntinn Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date :Deg -Pa;;(*: 9G. Site I IM DONE 2010 Dog Park Site: MAC Park ON HOLD ON HOLD Fishing Pier: At Bernard Ave 2012 Install in present location Possible relocation to Twin Lake Shores 2013 As part of Shoreline policy Neighborhood discussion/survey LaFge ed to BC PaF!( Dene 2013 20i3 2014 New pier in 2014 PIR Sliding Hill: Additional sites DONE DONE Forest NE)Fth Liens DONE 2009 DONE 291:1 Other? BMX Bike Course: I I LIVI. I.UI I�)C1 VdUUI i Hi cap C1 IU i i aiu Scheduled in PIR Process Completion Date GONSc Deyelep SheFelipe MaRagement p4iGy Sh line PeIiGy Adepted r,,,-, pleted 2 2 CONS: Hagemeister Master Plan CONS: BC Extension (Preserve) Master Plan Continue to add items to the PIR thru completion Continue to add items to the PIR thru completion CONS: Twin Lake Shores Master Plan Continue to add items to the PIR thru completion TRAIL: Address in comp plan and develop city standards TRAIL: Lighting TRAIL: Signage TRAIL: Opportunities — Bassett CK/361h Avenue Highway 81 reconstruction ATTACHMENT 4 CCRYSMemorandum T ALL DATE: March 6, 2014 TO: Mayor and Crystal City Council Members Park and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Gene Hackett, Recreation Director-Iio SUBJECT: Expansion of the Disc Golf Course Background The Park and Recreation Commission looked in to expanding the current 12 hole disc golf course several times over the past years. The most recent discussion took place in 2010 when an expansion to 18 holes was proposed. At that time, The City Council felt they would not support that large of an expansion as it encroached on other park uses. With the reconstruction of Highway 100, additional property became available to Bassett Creek Park. In 2013, the Commission and the Minnesota Disc Golf Association discussed using this property to expand the disc golf course by 3 holes. The diagram below shows the location of the proposed 3 hole addition. This layout does not change the location of any other of the holes and will just require some re -numbering. The new holes do not encroach on any other park activity. The construction will require removal of underbrush and some scrub type trees. The disc golf players prefer to leave the landscape as natural as possible so that the holes are more challenging. Chuck Kennedy from the Disc Golf group has pledged funding and volunteer labor to expand the course. City staff may need to assist with some of the tree and brush removal as well as oversee the project. Action Needed The Park and Recreation Commission would like the City Council to discuss the proposed expansion and give the Commission direction on how/if to proceed with this project. ATTACHMENT 5 CMemorandum CITY(of CRYSTAL DATE: March 6, 2014 TO: Mayor and Crystal City Council Members Park and Recreation Commission Members FROM: Gene Hackett, Recreation Director SUBJECT: Cavanagh Park Site Planning Background With the planned construction of the new senior apartments at Cavanagh, the Commission met with the Cavanagh area neighbors last July to talk about ideas for park redevelopment. Residents were asked for their suggestions for park development after the senior housing is built: • Keep 1 ball field — or make it green space with a backstop • Trails/pathways for walkers and bikes • Small amphitheatre • Y2 court basketball court • Lighted hockey rink (or use lake?) • Park shelter building • Dog Park • More trees • Keep the green space multipurpose — this person liked the activity at the park such as rugby, ultimate frisbee and soccer Action Needed The Commission is still taking input at this point and would like the City Council's ideas. Additional meetings with the neighbors will be planned in the future as building construction is completed. ATTACHMENT 6 CRYSTAL RECREATION FEE POLICY (adopted 2014) Recreation: ■ The current fee policy for recreation programs is: Youth and seniors programs are 50% - 75% fee supported of direct costs. Exceptions: Warming house program is offered at no fee as it is facility based and family oriented Summer Playground Programs offered at minimal fee to recover direct costs as it is a service activity. Adult programs are 110% - 125% fee supported of direct costs. Seniors programs are 50% - 75% fee supported of direct costs. Community special events will continue to be offered at little or no cost. ■ The recreation program budget is 100% fee supported of direct costs. ■ Administration/overhead expenses are not part of the program fees and is supported by the general fund. Community Center: ■ There are 4 categories of rental fees: ■ 1 — city sponsored events ■ 2 — Crystal youth non-profit groups, Crystal adult service organizations, School District 281 groups, and other governmental agencies. ■ 3 — Crystal residents, Crystal businesses and other youth and adult non-profit groups. ■ 4 — Non-resident events ■ The Category 3 rental fees pay for the direct costs (building supervision, utilities) of their events while Category 4 fees pay an average of 1.5 times more than direct costs and Category 1 and 2 events are subsidized for their direct costs. ■ Recreation Department administration expenses are not part of the rental fees and have been supported by the general fund. Swimming Pool: ■ The swim lesson program is 100% fee supported of direct costs. ■ The season ticket and daily admission fees are part of the joint ticket program with New Hope. ■ Pool revenue is 65% fee supported of pool expenses. ■ The concession stand will recover all costs of operation plus 10%. ■ Recreation Department administration expenses are not part of the rental fees and have been supported by the general fund.