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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-11 PACKET 10.A.1A To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director Date: June 2012 Re: Update on Park Activities Below is an overview of Park activities that are complete, projects /programs we are working on, and upcoming projects /programs: COMPLETED PROJECTS /PROGRAMS • Kingston Park prep for Running with the Wolves Tournament • Install all sport netting; volleyball, tennis, basketball • Lining of all ballfields • Grading of baseball infields • Turf spraying • Trail inspection /repairs • Open space mowing • Hiring/Training of seasonal staff • Service irrigation systems CURRENT PROJECTS /PROGRAMS • Routine park maintenance; mowing, ballfields, turf maintenance, cleaning, trash, etc. • Repairing concrete /grass around Woodridge shelter • Aerating, fertilizing and overseeding ballfields • Landscaping bed weeding /mulching /planting • Splash pad construction • Repair ballfield fencing • Playground inspections • Clearing /grubbing of Hardwood Park oak woods • Sunnyhill park development UPCOMING PROJECTS /PROGRAMS • Strawberry Fest preparations /operations • Boulevard tree plantings — 70 trees • Install new park rules signage • Dog park dead tree removal • Develop ash tree removal project as part of EAB plan • Playground mulching t Memo To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission From: Molly Pietruszewski Date: June 11, 2012 Re: Recreation Division Update Below is an overview of completed and current Recreation activities that staff is working on. Past Projects /Programs • The City has a new website layout and design which is a major improvement for the Recreation Department. • Finished our final session of Tot Spot for the school year at Pinetree Valley Park. • Woodlands Rec Center had there final evening of activities in April — over 40 youth attended the event. • Cleaned, organized, and purchased items for Hamlet, Hearthside, Peter Thompson, Pinetree Valley, and Woodridge Park for summer programs. • Marketing our Summer Activities and Supervised Playgrounds which begin June 11. • Interviewed and hired 12 staff for the summer and accepted 20 volunteers for the summer Rec. Works Program. All staff and volunteers will have training on June 8. • We currently have 3 Youth Lacrosse Teams playing for Cottage Grove — they will begin competing in the Youth Lacrosse MN League in mid June. • Brochure and Facility Use Guide for renting Highlands Park building and use of Splash Pad. • Softball Leagues began at Lamar in late April. Current Proiects /Programs • All summer programs are a "GO "; finalizing programs that wrap up the summer in August and looking forward to Fall 2012 programs and activities. • Splash Pad Grand Opening on July 13, 2012. • 2013 and 2014 Recreation Budget • Strawberry Fest Activities sponsored by the Recreation Dept.: • 5K Race • 5K Walk • Kids 1 Mile Run • Co -Ed Softball Tournament • Men's Softball Tournament • Men's Home Run Derby • Family Chalk Walk Agenda/ Work Item • Tobacco Free Policy — review comments from City Council Meeting and discuss other options with a representative from Tobacco Free Youth Recreation. Please feel free to call or email with any questions or comments, 651.458.3404 To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission From: Jordan Hirman Date: June 2012 Re: Update on Ice Arena Division Activities Below is an overview of Ice Arena Activities that are complete, projects /programs we are working on, and upcoming projects /programs: COMPLETED PROJECTS /PROGRAMS • Completed 2011 -2012 Cottage Grove Hockey Association season. • West rink ice was removed. Dry floor is now available for events. • Hosted the Jose Cole Circus, Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase, and Wal- Mart neighborhood meeting. • Completed our annual Ice Show. Over 600 people attended and 89 participants. • Spring Skating Lessons. CURRENT PROJECTS /PROGRAMS • Maintenance: clean rink glass /boards, wash bleachers and locker rooms, compressor maintenance, resurfacer maintenance, ice maintenance, miscellaneous lighting replacement, floor scrubbing, dehumidifier and air handling unit maintenance. • Summer Skating Lessons, Summer Hockey Programs. • Painting locker rooms and north rink bleachers. • Scheduling ice time for upcoming season. • Promoting dry floor rentals. UPCOMING PROJECTS /PROGRAMS • 2012/2013 hockey and figure skating season. • Hosting NHL Player charity game on July 11 • Finalize Cottage Grove Hockey Association schedule for 2012 -2013 season. • Promote summer ice time and dry floor. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 651- 458 -3400.