HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-08 PACKET 09.A.To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: August 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 soccer state tournament maintenance
• Kingston splash pad landscaping /operations
• Lining of all ballfields
• Grading of baseball infields
• Watering /weeding /mulching of landscaping beds and trees
• Woodridge Park building exterior painting
• Open space mowing
• Resurface Kingston Park tennis courts
• Aeration of roadside turf areas (roundabout, ravine parkway, and public facilities)
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
• Repair ballfield fencing
• Playground inspections
• Clearing /grubbing of Hardwood Park oak woods
• Sunnyhill park development
• Court and parking lot weeding /maintenance
UPCOMING PROJECTS /PROGRAMS
• Trim archery range shooting lanes
• EAB /boulevard tree management
• Install new park rules signage
• Dog park dead tree removal /mowing
• Install bicycle racks and recycling stations at splash pad
• Concrete maintenance curbing and bench areas at Arbor Meadows Park ballfield
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To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
From: Jordan Hirman
Date: August 8 t ", 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
• Maintenance: Cleaned rink boards, cleaned glass, and miscellaneous lighting
replacement, Ice Resurfacer maintenance, concession cleaning.
• Successfully hosted NHL Charity Hockey Game on July 11
• PDP Hockey School completed.
CURRENT PROJECTS /PROGRAMS
• Maintenance: clean rink glass /boards, compressor maintenance, ice maintenance,
miscellaneous lighting replacement, and air handling unit maintenance, dehumidifier
maintenance.
• Summer Skating Lessons.
• Summer skating camps.
• Opening up application process for new employees.
• Scheduling ice time for upcoming season.
UPCOMING PROJECTS /PROGRAMS
• 2012/2013 CGHA hockey scheduling.
• Interview and hire new employees for upcoming season.
• Blaze Cup Tournament August 3` -5
• Updating FaIINVinter Brochure.
• Fall Skating Lessons.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 651 -458 -3400.
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To: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
From: Molly Pietruszewski
Date: August 8, 2012
Re: Recreation Division Update
Below is an overview of completed and current Recreation activities that staff is working on.
Past Projects /Programs
• June 8 was our summer staff (12) and volunteer (23) training held at the Ice Arena —
these people work at our Supervised Playground Programs, Woodlands Rec Center,
teach Tennis, and Pre - school Programs at Pinetree Valley.
• Strawberry Fest weekend was very busy for our division.
• Chalk Walk on Friday night had 25 entries.
• 5K race on Saturday had 150 runners and 15 walkers.
• Kids 1 Mile had 17 racers even with the rain.
• Men's Softball Tournament had 16 teams.
• Co -Ed Softball Tournament had 8 teams.
• Men's Home Run Derby had 14 contestants.
• Our tennis lesson program has had lower numbers this year compared to the previous
years, but all lessons have been offered as scheduled.
• The pre - school programs for June were cancelled due to low enrollment — they are
operating in July and August with average size classes. The staff that were hired for
those positions were able to assist with programs else were that had higher than
anticipated numbers.
• Supervised Playgrounds at Peter Thompson, Woodridge, and Hearthside have been
very busy — all three sites have been equally busy.
• Archery Camp was held the week of June 25 — there were 15 kids signed up for the
class. This is a great program that we are able to offer at an affordable rate in our
community.
• June 28 was our Annual Fishing program at Hidden Valley Pond. We offered two times
this year for people to come out and fish during the day and evening. We had about 500
people throughout the day come to learn about fish and try the sport.
• On July 13 we celebrated the Grand Opening of the Highlands Park Splash Pad —
although there was a severe thunderstorm about 150 people came out for the free ice
cream.
Current Projects /Programs
• We are hosting the 3 rd Lair Summer Series Skateboard Competition on Friday, July 27 at
5:30pm at Hamlet Park.
• On August 2, all of our park programs are heading to Hamlet Park for a Party in the Park,
hosted by our park leaders. This is a free event open to the community.
• Finishing out the last two week of summer are Adventure Camp and Summer Slam at
Woodridge Park.
• We are also finalizing our dates for fall and winter programming.
Please feel free to call or email with any questions or comments, 651.458.3404
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