Parks and Recreation - 03/08/1971 1971
MARCH 8
MINUTES
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
EDEN PRAIRIE PARK AND RECREATION Ca4MISSION MEETING
March 8, 1971 7:30 p.m. Eden Prairie Village Hall
Present: Marvin Erickson, chairman, William Garens, Dick Anderson,
Terry Fields, Robert Lieb, Richard Lindquist,
Frances Blacklock. Marty Jessen, Pk. and Rec. Director.
Visitor: Nick Napolitano
1. Minutes A correction was made in Item III D to read, '$cancelled one day,
due to weather." M/Garens, S/Lindquist the the minnutes of Feb. (3
be approved as corrected. Carried.
II. Organization
A.Election M/Lieb, S/Fields that the present slate of officers be retained
for one year terms: Chairman - Erickson, Vice Chairman - Garens,
Secretary - Blacklock. Carried.
B.Assignments Assignments of representatives to cover other agencies were made
as follows:
E.P.A.A. - Marvin Erickson
Purgatory-Riley Creek Watershed - Wm. Garens
Nine Mile Creek Watershed - Blacklock
S.R.A. - Erickson and alternates
Minnetonka and Hopkins - Lindquist
Chanhassen and Minn. River Bottoms - Gar
E.P. Historical Soc. - Lieb
Metro Council and Henn. Cty. Park Res. Bds. - Blacklock
State - G are ns
Edina and Bloomington - Anderson
E.P. Jaycees - Holasek
Lions and Snowmobilers - Fields
E.P. Council - Lieb
E.P. School Board - Jessen
Future agendas will include space for reports by the above liason
representatives.
III. Rec. & Reprs.
A. '71 Skating (See copy on file with minutes.) Rink attendants were four
teen-agars Cal $1.60 per hour -- at a total cost less than last year.
Maintenance cost was for flooding four times a week -- Fri. and
Sat. nights and 2 mid week morning. The Fire Dept. pumped the i
initial ice sheet from the lake. Lighted hockey and skating rinks
with a warming house are being planned for next winter at Kings Forest.
B. Wint.-Spring (See copy on file with minutes.) Menus Gym has been cancelled.
Rec. Prog. The school will pick up about half of the golf expenses.xd
C. Snowmobile
Season Rept. (See copy on file with minutes.) 105 permit stickers were sold
allowing snowmobiling on throe areas provided by the village.
80 people attended the two sessions of Snowmobile Safety Classes.
Copies of the ordinance were mailed to every residence, each snow-
mobile club conttibuting $25 to this cost. Sheriff's deputies
patrolled the areas allowed, warned those without permits. (Permits
were sold to E.P. residents only.) Fields' Snowdrifters Club will try
to mark golf greens earlier:3 next winter, replace destroyed tree,
repair fences and try to prolong use of golf course for snowmobilers.
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It was noted that next year the Council may charge $2 for permits
to cover expenses.
M/Lieb, S/Garens that a letter be written to the Snowdrifters and
Snowdusters Clubs thanking them for their cooperation and help.
Carried.
D. 171 "Cooler" The event Sat., March 20 at Braemar Arena will feature a broom ball
game between the E.P. Council and School Board for the tinbucket trophy,
and brief hockey and figure skating demonstrations by E.P. youngsers.
E. 171 Summer Copies of the proposal were distributed, summarizing the discussion
Fun Fee results of the special meeting held March 1. Special events and
Schedule the playground activity program can be registered for separately
or as a package. (See copy on file) .
0. 171 Summer Jensen distributed copies of a preliminary program and asked for
Rec. Prog. recommendations or suggestions from members for next meeting.
(Copy on file.)
G. Teen Center The Center is now open 80 hours a month at a cost of $220 for two
Report fellows - Nolander and Clark. A girl U. student serves on a volunteer
basis for her field work. Someone is there during all open hours and
both men are there for dances and special events. It is open four
nights per week - Fri and Sat. from 7:30 to It. and early evening s on
Tues. and Thurs.
Mrs. Jaycees helped clean up and made curtains. Tables and the basement
are finished except for ceiling. Walls are bright yellow. Ceiling
and walls upstairs will be painted. The roof has been patchedk Trim
outside will be painted. Pool and ping pong equipment is being repaired;
will have one ping pong table upstaird and one downstairs. More games,
phonograph and publicity are needed. There will be a Work Day March 10.
It is hoped to have a work program for teens who will volunteer.
Don Nolander will start a training program for officials for athletics.
Jessen said there may be difficulty getting fields ready for May 12
opening of Men's Softball, but with nightly irrigating it may be O.K.
H. Hockey as a Erickson said the E.P.A.A. would like to turn over the H.S. Hockey
H.S. sport Club to the school. He said E.P. has an excellent hockey coach who
has been coaching the club on a volunteer basis. They have played
H.S. teams this year but are not i.n a league. Erickson is going
to the School Board to ask that the school include hockey in its
athletic program. (3$ boys in grades 9 - 12 played this year.)
M/Lieb, S/Garens that the meeting be adJourned. Carried.
Frances Blaoklock. Secretary
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VILLAGE OF EDEN PRAIRIE
1970-71 Skating Report
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The Round Lake Skating Area opened December 19, 1970 and closed
on February 15, 1971. The rink was open a total of 57 days during
this period and was closed only 2 days and those because of heavy
snow. Weather conditions, for the most part, were very good
throughout the season.
Total attendance this year was 7,384 for the 57 days. Attendance
topped 100 on 32 days with 9 days having over 200 skaters. Peak
attendance was 688 on Saturday, January 23 when the scout group's
from Eden Prairie had a special skating party along with our regular
hockey games, figure skating lessons, and free skating. Low
attendance for any one day was 2 skaters.
The E,P.A.A. used the hockey rink 4 nights a week and Sunday
afternoons for games and practice. In addition 45 boys and girls
took figure skating lessons and 7 tots took the learn to skate class.
Other special uses included one adult group renting the rink from
9-12 for one Saturday night; 2 teen skating parties from 9-11 p.m.
during Christmas vacation, and the Eden Prairie Speed Skating races.
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FINANCIAL REPORT (Preliminary)
Expenditures:
Personnel
Rink Attendants $ 769.20
Maintenance
Total $2,086.54
Contractual Services
Toilet Rental $ 119.78
Heat 48.75
Power 250.00
Phone 15.00
Total $ 433.53
Commodities
Lumber $ 265.62
Misc. 27.92
Total $ 293.54
C Total Expenses 2 813.61
Revenues:
1 group rental @ $10
Total $ 10.00
Village of Eden Prairie
�~ Final 1971 Winter-Spring Recreation Program Report
March 8, 1971
Activity Fee Registrations Revenue Expenses
Snowmobile Safety $ 2. 24 $48 $48
Tot-Learn to Skate $ 3 7 $21 $15
Ski Lessons $17 6 $102 $108
Jazz Ballet, Acro, Tap $ 5 5 Cancelled -
Gymnastics $5 35 $175 $30
Firearm Safety $ 4 20 $80 $80
Judo $5 13 Cancelled -
Guitar $ 7 22 $154 $120
Dog Obedience $12 5 Cancelled -
Social Dancing $12/couple 6 Cancelled -
Bridge $ 5 2 Cancelled -
Men's Gym $ 5 2 Cancelled -
Ladies Gym $ 4 15 $57.50 $60
Golf $ 5 11 $55 $158.50
Village of Eden Prairie
1970-71 Snowmobile Season Report
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March 8, 1971
The Village became actively involved in snowmbbiling during the 1970-71
season. With the establishment of the new more-restrictive ordinance
the Village provided three &reas for snowmobiling by the public. These
were:
1. Edenvale Golf Course
2. Round Lake Park North of the Westerly
extention of Valley View Road.
. 3. Birch Island Park
To snowmobile on these areas, residents of Eden Prairie could purchase
a sticker for $1.00 per machine. A total of 105 stickers were sold during
the year. The Golf Course has been closed to snowmobiles for this
year because of the warm temperatures and lack of snow.
A copy of the new Eden Prairie Snowmobile Ordinance was mailed to all
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residents of the Village. The two local Snowmobile Clubs each con-
tributed $25.00 to pay for the postage to mail out the ordinance.
During the snowmobile season two sessions of Snowmobile Safety Classes
were held. A total of 80 people took the class and I hope we'll find that
this community education venture will pay dividends in the future by giving
us safer law-abiding, more courteous snowmobilers.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Expenses:
Insurance $15 0.00
Signs $175.00 (est)
Stickers $ 24. 75
Supplies $ 19.36
Ordinance Printing $ 30.00 (est) ,
Address Envelopes $ 42.00
Postage $ 57.30
Total $498.41
Revenues:
Permit Sales $109.00
Snowmobile Club
Donation 50.00
Total $159.00
VILLAGE OF EDEN PRAIRIE
Proposed 1971 "Sumner Fun" Fee Schedule
March 8, 1971
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Package Price $10
Second Child 7
Special Events 6
Playground Activities §
Special Event Trips
Como Park $1.00
Carver Nature Center 1.00
Minneapolis Public Library 1.00
Taylors Falls 2.00
Peppermint Tent 1.50
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1971 SUMMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
1. GIRLS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL
Girls, 5-6th Grade
May 10-July 21, Mondays & Wednesdays 7 p.m.
Prairie View School
Softball rules, fundamentals, and competition. Each team will have a coach.
All practices and games will start at 7 p.m. at Prairie View. Fee $3
2. DOG OBEDIENCE
June 7 - August 2
Prairie View School
Date - Time
For people 16 years and older whose dogs are at least six months old and have
i had their puppy shots. AKC Novice Classes for beginning dogs and those who've
had some previous training . One hour sessions Fee $12
3. WESTERN HORSEBACK RIDING
Boys & Girls, 8-18 years
Tune 16 - July 21, Wednesdays I. & 2:30 p.m.
Red Rock Ranch in Eden Prairie
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Instruction consists of riding as well as grooming, leading, saddling & bridling
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meet one day a week for 'six weeks. Six - l hour sessions. Limit of •five per
instructor. Fee $16
Pony Class - for 8-9 year olds 1:00 p.m. (4 people)
Beginners 10 & up 1:00 P.M. (5 people)
Intermediates 2:30 p.m. 05 people)
4. GYMNASTICS
Boys & Girls. 6 years and older
June 15 - July 22, Tuesdays & Thrusdays 7 p.m.
Eden Prairie High School
12 one hour sessions to teach co-ordinantion skills to younger children and
gymnastics to older boys and girls. For beginners and those with previous
experience, balance, beam, trampoline, etc. Fee $5
5. FLY TYING
June IS- July 20, Tuesdays. 7 p.m.
Eden Prairie High School
Open to anyone who wants to learn to tie his own flys. Fee $ 5
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6. BALLROOM AND MODERN DANCE
June 15 - July 15 , Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 p.m.
Eden, Prairie High School
Learn new dances and review those you might have forgotten, lox Trot , Cha Cha,*
Funky Broadway, etc.
Eii,7ht 1-hour sessions Fee $12/couple
7. GOLF INSTRUCTIONS
Boys & Girls, 12-18 years and Adults
When
Where
Golf Pro, Jerry Porter, instructs Group Golf Classes,for beginning and intermediate
golfers. Grip, chipping, driving, and putting will be covered. Equipment will be
provided or bring your own clubs.
Four 1-hour sessions Fee $5
8. TENNIS INSTRUCTION
Boys & Girls, 12-18 years and Adults
June 14 - July 19, Mondays 7-8:30 P.M.
Eden Prairie Village Hall
Tennis fundamentals will be taught. Competitive play after students have mastered
fundamentals.
Six - 12 hour sessions Fee $5
9. SUMMER FUN
Boys & Girls, 6-12
June 22 - July 22 , Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Round Lake Park
S--ammer Fun is games & sports, arts & crafts, drama & music, nature hikes,
special trips, and more. Children will be bused to and from the Park. Five
special trips are planned. One each Thursday afternoon. Children should bring
a bag lunch, pop or milk will be provided. Fee $10
(Fee includes everything, no additional charges will be made. Exact program .
and bus schedule will be available at time of registration.)
9z. TINY TOTS
Boys & Girls, 4-6 years
June 21 - July 21, Mondays and Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.
Round Lake Park
Special activities for tiny tots will be held on Monday and Wednesday after-
noons at Round Lake Park. Activities include games & sports, art & crafts,
drama & music, nature hikes, etc. geared especially for the youngster. Three
special trips are planned for the summer and are included in the fee. Bus
transportation to and from the park is not provided. Fee $5
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Boys & Girls, 8-12 years
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Stuart Wells Camp
Co-sponsored by the Suburban Recreation Association. Day-camping is a one-week
(five day) experience in outdoor living. Activities include boating, swimming ,
nature crafts, cook outs, etc. Bus transportation is provided. Fee $13.50
11. WATER SAFETY PROGRAM
Boys & Girls, 6 year & older .
June 21 - July 23 - Fifteen classes, three days a week. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
July 26 - August 13 - Fifteen classes, five days a week. (Monday through Friday)
Round Lake Beach
Complete Red Cross Water Safety Instruction will be given, from beginners to life
saving. Classes are held at 9, 10, and 11 a.m. in both sessions. Beginners,
Advanced Beginners, Swimmers, and intermediates may register for these sessions.
In the event of inclement weather, dress warm, dry-land instruction will be given.
Swimmers register on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited.
Bus Schedules will be available when registering
Lifesaving classes will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
June 22 - July 22 . Junior Senior Lifesavers may register. Bus transportation
will not be provided for lifesaving. FEE FOR WATER SAFETY PROGRAM $5
12. BOAT SAFETY
Boys & Girls, 12-18 years and Adults
June 22 - July 22 , Tuesdays and Thursdays .7 p.m.
Round Lake Beach
Instruction in rowing, canoeing, and sailing - Special trips for canoeists and
sailers are planned.
Ten 1-hour classes Fee $10
13. MEN'S SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL
Men 18 and older, who live or work in Eden Prairie
May 12 - August 15, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5:45 & 7 p.m.
Round Lake Part:
Highly-competitive men's slow-pitch softball Registration by teams, by May 7th
Industrial League Wednesday
Open League Thursday
FEE $100 PER TEAM
14. WOMEN'S SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL
Women 14 and older, who live or work in Eden Prairie
May 11 - August 3 , Tuesdays at 5:45 and 7 p.m.
Round Lake Park
Registration by teams: by May 7th
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15 . CO-REC SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL
Men & Women,
June 14 - August 2, Mondays at 6:30 ,-,7:30 pm
Round Lake Park
"Fun" mixed softball in relaxed league. Registration by teams. Organize a
team in your neighborhood. Fee$5 Per Team
16 . CO=REC VOLLEY BALL
Men & Women, 18 and older
June 16 - July 28, Wednesdays at 7p.m.
Round Lake Park
Mixed volleyball in a "fun" league. ' Registration by teams Fee $5 Per Tearr
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17. ARCHERY CLASS & TOURNAMENT
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19. EDEN PRAIRIE GOLF TOURNAMENT
20 . EDEN PRAIRIE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
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21 BATON TWIRLING LESSONS
Boys & Girls, 6-12 years
June 15 - July 20, Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Where
Beginning and intermediate lessons in twirling and aerial baton. Six - lz hour
lessons. Fee $5
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JUDO
Boys & Girls, 12-18 years and Adults
June 22 - July 22, 'Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Eden Prairie High School
Learn the fine art of self defense. For beginners & intermediates.' Ten
1-hour sessions Fee $ 5
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