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04/10/2006 - 00028830CITY OF FRIDLEY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING — APRIL 10, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Kondrick called the April 10, 2006 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting to order at 7:10 p. m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Dave Kondrick Mike Heintz Marcy Sibell Tim Solberg Dolores Varichak Others Present: Jack Kirk, Director of Parks and Recreation Quentin Wittrock, Redeemer Lutheran Church Dave Glesne, Redeemer Lutheran Church Phil Hofstad, Redeemer Lutheran Church APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 6, 2006 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Mr. Solberg, seconded by Ms. Sibell, to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2006 meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA FOR APRIL 10, 2006 MOTION by Mr. Heintz, seconded by Ms. Varichak, to approve the agenda for the April 10, 2006 as presented by staff. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. 1. STAFF REPORT a. Program Update Mr. Kirk stated that this Program Update was a report of the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department in the past two months. The Fridley Senior Program held the annual Mardi Gras Casino Party on February 28t" with over 125 seniors participating. The donations from local merchants helped make this event a big success. Mr. Kirk further stated that the Springbrook Nature Center Volunteer Recognition event was held on Saturday, February 4t" with 108 people in attendance. This is an annual event to thank the many volunteers who put in so many hours to assist with the programs at the nature center. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 2 Mr. Kirk that the nature center staff has teamed up with the Minnesota Master Naturalist Program to train volunteers. A Master Naturalist volunteer completes a 40 hour, hands-on course with expert instructors. The Master Naturalists then volunteer in the community to do environmental programs and help with conservation stewardship. Mr. Kirk further stated that the Update lists a number of other activities that have taken place in February and March. b. Park Maintenance Report Mr. Kirk stated that Dave Lindquist, Parks Supervisor is unable to be at the meeting, but has provided a report of the park maintenance activities for February and March. Park Maintenance workers have been busy with cleaning up damaged trees from last September's storm. They have also been cleaning up winter equipment and putting it into storage. They have also been preparing the spring/ summer equipment for use and started to prepare the outdoor facilities for the activities. Mr. Solberg asked about the tree stumps in the parks that are remaining from the September 21 St storm and whether they are going to be removed. Mr. Kirk stated that they will be removed and we are working toward replacing all of the trees that were lost. c. Commission Member Reappointments Mr. Kirk stated that the City Council has reappointed Marcy Sibell and Dave Kondrick to new three-year terms on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff and the Commission members congratulated Ms. Sibell and Mr. Kondrick on their reappointments. d. SNC Foundation Dinner Auction Mr. Kirk stated that the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation held their third annual Dinner/ Auction on March 25t". Many community volunteers worked very hard to make the event a success and the event netted nearly $15,000. The funds raised will be used to support various projects at Springbrook Nature Center. e. SNC SPRING Project Status in State Bonding Bill Mr. Kirk stated that the City's application to the State of Minnesota for $2.5 million for the SPRING project is progressing through the bonding bill process. The Senate passed a bonding bill package totaling over $990 million and it included the full $2.5 million for the Springbrook project. The first committee to put forth the House of Representative's bonding bill had SNC in for $1 million; however, the House Capital Finance Committee put forth a changed bill this week that had removed the funds for Springbrook. This will all go to a Conference Committee of House and Senate members to be discussed and negotiated. A final bill is expected to go to the House and Senate in the next couple of weeks for approval. The Governor will then have a chance at line item vetoes before the bill is signed. f. Tree Sale and Tree Donations to Parks Mr. Kirk stated that the tree sale to Fridley residents is going very well. The City ordered 125 trees to sell to residents to replace ones lost in the September 21 St storm. As of today, 113 or the 125 have been sold. Residents will pick up their trees for planting on Saturday, April 2gtn Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 3 Mr. Kirk further stated that the City has received some donations to help with planting trees in our parks. The Fridley Lions Club has donated $1,000 and several individuals have donated money to buy trees. There will be a tree planting event on Friday, April 28t" (Arbor Day) at 1:00 p.m. at Commons Park. We have several volunteers, including a number of students from Fridley High School, that will be helping us plant trees at Commons. g. Tobacco-Free Parks and Recreation Study Mr. Kirk stated that he has enclosed a study from the University of Minnesota related to tobacco-free parks and recreation facilities. The study shows support from the public for tobacco free policies for outdoor park and recreation areas. This is for the Commission members' information only. No action is required from the Parks and Recreation Commission on this. h. Meadowlands Park Pond Grading Mr. Kirk stated the City will be doing some regrading of the pond in Meadowlands Park to provide for the required ponding of water for the street reconstruction project. A memo from the Public Works Department is included in the agenda packet and explains the ponding project in more detail. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Officers Mr. Kondrick stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission elects a Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson at the April meeting each year. The Chairperson presides over all Commission meetings and serves on the City's Planning Commission. The Vice-Chairperson serves as Chairperson when the Chairperson is absent. MOTION by Ms. Sibell, seconded by Mr. Solberg, to elect Dave Kondrick as Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Kondrick stated that he would like to see Mr. Solberg continue in the role of Vice-Chairman of the Commission. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Heintz, to elect Tim Solberg as Vice-Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. b. Park Land Swap Proposal by Redeemer Lutheran Church Mr. Kirk stated that this item deals with Edgewater Gardens Park and Redeemer Lutheran Church, and the concern about parking for the Church. It has been discussed by the Parks and Recreation Commission in past years, with this proposal being a little different than past requests for park land for a parking lot. This proposal includes a land swap or property owned by the Church being turned into park land in exchange for some parkland for parking. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 4 Mr. Kirk further stated that sometime last fall, he and Mr. Wittrock (of Redeemer Church) met to discuss the issue of parking at Redeemer Church. We discussed their needs and reviewed information from past discussions with the Parks and Recreation Commission on this topic. He told Mr. Wittrock that the City has discussed this on several occasions over the years and the City was not supportive of giving up any park land. He further told Mr. Wittrock that he would not support consideration of any proposal that included losing park land. He felt that any proposal should include a"no net loss" of parkland stipulation. If there was going to be some park land going to the church, there should be land coming to the City which could be added to the park in exchange. Mr. Kirk stated that Redeemer Lutheran Church has put together an idea or proposal that they would like to present to the Commission this evening. Representing Redeemer Lutheran Church at the meeting are Quentin Wittrock, Pastor Dave Glesney, and Phil Hofstad. Mr. Wittrock thanked the Commission for their time and attention, and for allowing this presentation at the meeting. He stated that he is President of the Congregation at Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Church has an idea for the park and neighborhood that they are extremely excited about. What they have is not only a land swap proposal, but something better than that. They believe that it will be a better park than the one that is there today and they are proposing a new park in an area that does not have any park area today. Mr. Wittrock stated that where they are initially coming from is the Church's need for adjacent parking. They also wanted to focus on the needs of the City of Fridley as well. They know that one need that Fridley has is to preserve green space and this proposal allows for that. Another need, if it can be done, is to improve existing parks and this proposal addresses that with new amenities in Edgewater Gardens Park. They acknowledge that it is important to please the residents of the area being served by the park and would like to do that as well. They believe that this proposal will accomplish all of that and help with their own parking needs as well. Mr. Wittrock stated that focusing on the residents first, this proposal will decrease the street congestion, will enhance the park land you have now and will add green space to the neighborhood. He further stated that the basis for their "win-win" proposal is a land swap, along with new amenities and features for the park land. Mr. Wittrock referred to a map of the existing Edgewater Gardens Park with an area on the southwest part of the park being proposing to become part of Redeemer Church's property. They own two pieces of property (residential properties with and existing house on each) on the south side of Mississippi Street that would be turned over to the City for park land. The two properties are adjacent to a piece of land that is currently owned by Anoka County and some open green space where the existing bike path runs along Ashton Avenue. Mr. Kirk stated that the existing green space being referred to is owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. The county has an easement for the existing regional bikeway trail that runs through that property. Mr. Wittrock stated that the proposal for the park land north of Mississippi Street (or the remaining Edgewater Gardens Park) would have a rest stop area for the regional trail, landscaping and flowers for the existing park, signage for the park, and some new facilities. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 5 The facilities would include an entrance area gazebo and an open air picnic shelter. The existing park would be redesigned to make it more attractive and a welcoming place for group gatherings. Mr. Wittrock stated that the proposed redesign of the park is just an idea and if the City would prefer another design and/or other features added to the park, that would be fine. Mr. Solberg asked if the existing tennis court was taken out in their proposed plan. Mr. Hofstad stated that yes it was. A basketball playing area was included in their plan on the north end of the existing park and a tennis court could be considered also, if the need was there and the usage would require one. Mr. Wittrock stated that the area south of Mississippi that would become park would be highlighted by an educational area for school students. They think that school kids will pile into busses and field trips to this park that will be across the street (Mississippi Street) from the existing Edgewater Gardens Park. It will be a nature park on land that is currently owned by Redeemer Church. It will be unique, and it will be a place for quiet seclusion and informal gatherings. The park area will have three distinct biomes that are modeled after and play out geographically similar to the state of Minnesota. There would be prairie to the west, hardwood forest to the southeast, and north woods to the north. There would be signage to identify the native plant species. Mr. Wittrock further stated that the existing houses on the Redeemer Church properties would be removed and the area biomes would be created, with walking paths through the area. A small gathering spot would be created in the very middle, with the possibility of a small structure such as a gazebo. Mr. Wittrock stated that in summary, the essence of this land swap proposal is that in exchange for the City giving the Church some park land to use for their parking needs, the Church would provide two lots adjacent to some County property on the south side of Mississippi to provide a new park; and they would improve with the existing Edgewater Gardens Park with new amenities. Mr. Solberg asked about the lot owned by Anoka County that is shown in the plan to be included in the new park area south of Mississippi Street. Mr. Wittrock stated that this access path going through it. City as part of this proposal. their planting some trees on approached on this proposal. the County's bike trail. is an empty lot owned by Anoka County that has a bike trail It is not the Church's property, so they cannot "swap" it to the They are assuming that the County would have no objection to that property. At some point, the County would have to be They would like to point out that this proposal would enhance Mr. Kondrick asked Mr. Kirk if he was aware of any plans that the County may have for that piece of property. Mr. Kirk responded that the property is currently used to provide access to the regional trail and he was not aware of any different or additional plans by the County. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 6 Mr. Kondrick asked how many parking stalls the Church hoped to gain from this proposal. Mr. Hofstad stated that they would gain 70 to 75 parking spaces. Mr. Kondrick asked if the Church had approached any of the people in the neighborhood about this proposal. Mr. Wittrock stated that they have not approached any neighbors with this. They do have several Church members who live in that neighborhood and they know of the proposal. Mr. Kondrick asked that in terms of pure square footage for square foot, how does the land being proposed to be swapped by Redeemer Church compare with the amount of land the City is being asked to give up? How much would the City being giving up and how much would the City be getting? Is it equal? Are we gaining or are we losing total land? Mr. Hofstad stated that with all the new land being proposed (including the Anoka County property), there would be more park land total acreage than there is today. However, in terms of land the City is being asked to give up, they calculate it at about 1.35 acres. The land from the two properties that the Church owns that would come to the City amount to a little over half of that amount. On the park land south of Miississippi Street, they are planning to incorporate the open land along the railroad tracks and the Anoka County property (along with the property they would give to the City) to make up the total park acreage. Mr. Kondrick stated that as far as a land swap deal goes, he feels it should not include the County land or land that is owned by BNSF railroad. Mr. Wittrock stated that he would like to acknowledge that the two lots they would use toward the new park area is less acreage than the amount of land they would like from the City. They believe the City will ultimately end up with more park space than there is today by incorporating the additional land that the Church does not own. They believe that the amenities being offered in addition to the land swap will also enhance the value of the park property. Ms. Sibell stated that the proposal for additional parking adds a fair amount of hard surface pavement to the area. She asked if there were any issues with water runoff that would need to be addressed? Mr. Hofstad stated that they would need to discuss all of that with an engineer if this were to move ahead. Mr. Kirk stated that his initial reaction to the proposal was one of surprise that the properties being offered for a"swap" were on the south side of Mississippi. He expected that they would be talking about some homes or property immediately adjacent to the existing park on the north end. He is not sure the park area would be better by having the total park area divided by Mississippi Street. He is not sure how residents would respond to having part of the park south of Mississippi. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 7 Mr. Kirk further stated that he still stands by a"no net loss of park land" as a part of any proposal that is considered. The current proposal is not a square foot for square foot trade and the amount coming to the City would be quite a bit less than what the City is being asked to give up. It is his opinion that the Anoka County property and BNSF Railroad property should not be included in a no net loss of parkland scenario. Mr. Kirk stated that while the plans for a natural area as an amenity for this park looks nice, he is unsure how that would be supported by the neighborhood. Given the terrain and proximity to the railroad tracks, there may be some safety concerns with a more secluded area in the neighborhood park. Mr. Kirk further stated that in the past, the neighborhood served by Edgewater Gardens Park was not in favor of giving up park land for Church parking. The Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council were also not in favor of past proposals. He would certainly suggest that there should be neighborhood input and involvement if some type of proposal were to move forward. Mr. Kirk suggested that the Parks and Recreation Commission may want to include this area with the other parks that we will tour prior to the June Commission meeting. Mr. Kondrick stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission needs some additional time to study this proposal and have some discussion. Giving up park land is not something they are generally in favor of and are very cautious with a proposal of this type. If even one of the neighbors was not in favor of this proposal, it would be very difficult for the Commission and the City to be supportive. He feels there is a long way to go with looking at this and a lot of information that is still going to be needed. Mr. Kondrick thanked the representatives of Redeemer Lutheran Church for their presentation. Mr. Wittrock thanked the Parks and Recreation Commission for the opportunity to present this proposal. c. Parks 5-Year Capital Improvement Program Mr. Kirk stated that he has presented the Commission members with the staff-recommended 5-Year Parks Capital Improvement plan (CIP). He further stated that a memo to the Commission members in the agenda packet for tonight's meeting outlines the changes in the plan from last year. Mr. Kirk stated that he would like to go over the items for each year in the plan and also cover projects listed in the "other" category, but not scheduled for a specific year. The Parks and Recreation Commission can make changes, additions or subtractions to the plan that the Commission would like to recommend to the City Council for approval. Mr. Kirk stated that projects in the staff recommended plan are as follows: Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq - April 10, 2006 Paqe 8 2007 2008 2009 2010 i'��Z fi • Tennis/ Basketball Court Surfacing • Commons Park Hockey Rink replace • Park Furnishings - Replacements • Innsbruck Trail Upgrades • Parking Lot Expansion at FCC • Community Park Ballfields (phase 2) • Community Park Scoreboard replace • Moore Lake Picnic Shelters replace • Park Furnishings - Replacements • Commons Park Sand VB Courts • Tennis/ Basketball Court Surfacing • Community Park Ballfields (phase 3) . . . Farr Lake Trail Park Furnishings FCC Carpet / Flooring replace. Portable Bleachers Tennis/ Basketball Court Surfacing Fencing Replacements • Commons Pk Warming House replace • Park Furnishings • Tennis/ Basketball Court Surfacing • Commons Park Parking Lot Upgrade • Tennis/ Basketball Court Surfacing • Park Furnishings • Moore Lake Picnic Shelters replace • Moore Lake South Area Landscape • Riverview Heights Picnic Shelter $56, 000 15, 000 6, 000 27, 000 30, 000 75, 000 $209, 000 $30, 000 40, 000 3, 000 35, 000 29, 000 75, 000 $212, 000 $50, 000 5, 000 25, 000 30, 000 50, 000 20, 000 $180, 000 $130, 000 5, 000 30, 000 40, 000 $205, 000 $32, 000 5, 000 42, 000 30, 000 20, 000 $129, 000 Mr. Kirk further stated that the projects listed in the other years category includes the following: . . Fridley Community Center Gym Dredging Farr Lake Citizens Memorial Area Dredging Ponds at Innsbruck Park In-Line Skating Facility Moore Lake Property Acquisitions $2,625,000 180, 000 40, 000 250, 000 55, 000 749, 000 Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 9 • Creek View Park Picnic Shelter 25,000 • Skateboard Park 75,000 • Madsen Park Picnic Shelter 30,000 • Replace Old Picnic Shelters 50,000 • Sand Dunes Boardwalk and Fence 50,000 • Commons Park Irrigation System 160,000 • Community Park Lighting Upgrade 20,000 $4, 309, 000 Mr. Solberg asked if we are getting to the point that we need to start putting money in the plan again for replacing some of the playground equipment. Mr. Kirk stated that some of the equipment is now over twelve years old and we will likely have to start replacing more of the components in the not too distant future. MOTION by Ms. Varichak, seconded by Mr. Solberg to approve the staff recommended Parks 5-year Capital Improvement Program. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. d. Summer Playground Format and Fees Mr. Kirk stated that staff has a recommendation for the summer Playground format and fees. Since the recommended program is very similar to last year, he would like to give a summary of the changes. For the Preschool Playgrounds, the only change is to increase the fees $2 per session. For the Elementary Playgrounds, the cost would go up $3 per session. Also, the special playground we held at Stevenson Elementary last year to coincide with the summer school program, which will be held at Hayes Elementary this year. For the ROCKS program, the fee would increase $3 per week. For the Teen Program (the Chill), the fees would increase $5 per session, $1 weekly and $1 daily. Mr. Kirk stated that the overall fees for these programs are as follows: • Preschool 3-4 year olds $27/session • Preschool 4-5 year olds $39/ session • Elementary Playgrounds K-5 $45/ session ($90 family maximum) • Special Hayes Playground $71/ session • ROCKS $115/ week • Chill (teens) $60/ session (or $5/ week or $4/ day) Ms. Sibell asked if participants in these programs are eligible for fee adjustments and scholarships. Mr. Kirk stated that they are, subject to some dollar limits in our policy. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 10 MOTION by Mr. Solberg, seconded by Ms. Sibell to approve the staff recommended format and fees for the Summer Playground programs. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. e. Softball Tournament Request — Fridley Lions Club Mr. Kirk stated that the City has a softball tournament request from the Fridley Lions Club to host an MRPA Men's Class D Region event at Community Park on August 4-6, 2006. The Fridley Lions Club has put on many tournaments in the past and has done a great job. Staff would recommend approval of the tournament with the appropriate fees or a Lions Club donation to the City in lieu of the fees. MOTION by Ms. Varichak, seconded by Mr. Heintz to approve the softball tournament request by the Fridley Lions Club for August 4-6, 2006 at Community Park. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. f. Showmobile Rental Request — City of Spring Lake Park Mr. Kirk stated that the City has a request from the City of Spring Lake Park to rent our showmobile for their Tower Days celebration. The event will be on Sunday, June 11 at Lakeside Park. They have rented from us in the past and all has gone well. Staff would recommend approval of this request at the going rental rate for the showmobile. MOTION by Mr. Solberg, seconded by Ms. Sibell, to approve the showmobile rental request by the City of Spring Lake Park for June 11, 2006. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. g. Baseball Tournament Requests — Fridley Youth Sports Association Mr. Kirk stated that the City has five different requests for baseball tournaments from the Fridley Youth Sports Association. Four of the tournaments are for using the Fridley Little League Fields and one tournament is for using the baseball field at Commons Park. Staff has reviewed the tournament request dates and would recommend approval with the following stipulations: • Facility fee for all fields shall be $75 for the tournament • For all tournaments at the Little League complex, a portable toilet and dumpster must be provided. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 11 Mr. Kirk stated that the tournament dates and fields requested are as follows: • May 13 — 14 Little League Fields 1-4 • May 20 — 21 Commons Park #1 • June 2— 4 Little League Fields 1— 4 • June 9— 11 Little League Fields 1— 4 • August 4— 6 Little League Fields 1— 4; Commons #2 Mr. Heintz stated that for the Supersaver baseball tournament, the teams are there for only one hour and ten minutes. He did not feel that the extra portable toilet facility was needed for that tournament. MOTION by Mr. Heintz, seconded by Ms. Varichak, to approve the five baseball tournament requests by the Fridley Youth Sports Association at the going facility rate with all tournaments at the Little League fields requiring a dumpster for garbage and all at the Little League fields, except the Supersaver tournament, requiring a portable toilet facility. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. h. Fall Athletic League Fees Mr. Kirk stated that staff is recommending the following fees for the fall adult athletic program: • Men's Softball $345 • Co — Rec Softball $370 • 4 —person football $60 Mr. Kirk stated that the recommended softball fees represent a$10 increase over 2005 fees. The 4-person football league fee would go up $5. MOTION by Ms. Sibell, seconded by Mr. Heintz, to approve the staff recommended fees for the fall athletic leagues. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. i. Semi-Pro Football Team Use of Park Facilities Mr. Kirk stated that in 2005, there was a semi-pro football team that used Commons Park as their home practice facility throughout the season. They did not have a permit or permission to do so and did not make any attempt to work with the City on renting/ scheduling a practice facility. The team held a two day camp in the spring and then practiced twice a week throughout the summer in the open area by the activity building in Commons Park. Mr. Kirk further stated that staff was concerned about the significant turf damage being caused by the heavy use on this area and the conflicts with other park users. The team owners were contacted and asked to find another location for their practices. One of the owners (also the team coach) did call to set up a meeting with staff to talk about the practice field. He cancelled Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 12 the meeting at the very last minute and did not reschedule or make any further attempt to talk with us. Mr. Kirk stated that the team is gearing up for a new season with practices beginning in late April and running through the year to October. To prevent a repeat of last year's problems, he is suggesting the Parks and Recreation Commission take some action to establish a park regulation that no professional or semi-professional athletic teams may use the City parks and or athletic fields for their games or practices. Mr. Kirk further stated that according to the Fridley City Code Chapter 508.29, the Parks and Recreation Commission has the authority to establish rules and regulations governing the use and enjoyment of the parks and facilities. Mr. Kirk stated that he has drafted a proposed resolution that the Commission may want to consider, which would prevent these semi-pro teams from taking over a facility for their practices. The proposed resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REGULATION THAT NO PROFESSIONAL OR SEMI-PROFESSIONAL ATHLETIC TEAMS MAY USE THE CTTY OF FRIDLEY PARKS OR ATHLETIC FIELDS FOR GAMES OR PRACTICES. WHEREAS, the City of Fridley provides park facilities and recreation activities for the physical, mental and emotional health and well being of the residents of the community; and WHEREAS, the park system includes athletic and sport facilities for general park users and for local youth and adult athletic teams to practice and play games; and WHEREAS, certain intensive uses by adult athletic teams create excessive wear and tear on the turf areas of the parks and athletic fields; and WHEREAS, the turf damage is detrimental to the enjoyment of the parks and athletic fields by the general park users, the participants in the organized recreation programs, and the local adult and youth athletic teams; and WHEREAS, the restoration of the damaged turf areas falls upon the City of Fridley and its limited resources for park maintenance and repair; and WHEREAS, the Fridley City Code Chapter 508.29 authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commission to establish rules and regulations governing the use and enjoyment of the parks, playgrounds and facilities within the park system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Fridley establishes a parW athletic field regulation that no professional or semi-professional athletic team may use the City of Fridley parks and/or athletic facilities for games or practices. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS TENTH DAY OF APRIL, 2006. MOTION by Mr. Heintz, seconded by Ms. Varichak to approve the resolution drafted by staff establishing a regulation that no professional or semi-professional athletic teams may use the City of Fridley parks or athletic fields for practices or games. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetinq — April 10, 2006 Paqe 13 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Mr. Solberg, seconded by Ms. Varichak to adjourn the April 10, 2006 meeting at 9:26 p.m. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE APRIL 10, 2006 MEETING ADJOURNED.