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Home My WebLink About2015-10-20 PACKET 0700.A. • out as i n ton ou nt . . . . e � c ac � � � es u DRAFT 10.9.15 . s �• �r i� . �� •� - - � �_ r� , • ! 1� �� r I �� ^ , �� ►� � �* � - , �,n �� { � . �►� � • r #,1 � _ � . � � . �� • � � � �� ' , - � L � , �. - s�', ,/ � � �;:-,� � ; . � -.� __ �. � - C - ' � --� �� , � • �w � � • A. � � t -�_ . � r - � � . 1�� r�i''�l•I�'l�.:�'.-Y��► r r; f'� 'r ' � � �ri ' ' ' � . . • , ' wc• ` . . . . ,� ' � �'� • -• _ 1 ?. . c ,�� -��,,..��, �H K • • . - � : : . . �33 • � 1 - � �- �� -�.r `- � - �y� _ r j ��- . y�, . �� la-- - .�: � +ir� '' .,�- � .�� --__ ,! - . • � � � i . �� • + � �� . �-; -,s . _ _ �N ' • ' - �` �„� t — . . -� . `. . ! � _ __ - .�., ^ � w� —� ` . �� - -a�. �� ` _ - . � -_ — - �+� � c Table of Contents 01 PROJECT BACKGROUND...................................................................04 02 NEEDS ASSESSMENT..........................................................................08 03 RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,38 04 APPENDIX.............................................................................................44 2 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study . RAFT �0.9•�5 Executive Summary � STUDY PURPOSE Recreation is a core element of quality of life, health,social gatherings,and community identity.Access to safe,quality athletic facilities is important. As such,the Cities of Woodbury,Cottage Grove,and the South Washington County School District partners commissioned an inventory and needs analysis of public athletic facilities. Within the boundaries of the study area,there are a multitude of athletic offerings, including school programs,city programs,and non-profit and private associations. Coordinating the needs and desires of all of these groups is a balancing act that the cities of Woodbury and Cottage Grove,and the South Washington County School District have managed well to provide regionally renowned athletic facilities. This 2015 Needs Assessment examines current needs and projects future needs to help the Cities and School District set a course for priority athletic facility improvements. STUDY PROCESS The Needs Assessment process was guided by representatives from the City of Woodbury,the City of Cottage Grove,and ISD 833. Other input and direction included an on-line athletic facility needs questionnaire to gather input from local users of the athletic facilities.The survey gathered input from associations representing 1,800 teams and nearly 25,000 athletes. Review of demographic, recreation and facility use data and a recreation facility level of service analysis using national facility standards also informed the assessment and recommendations. Based on this information and input a preliminary draft Needs Assessment was prepared and reviewed by the cities and school district. The athletic facility recommendations have been refined based on staff direction to form a draft Needs Assessment and recommendations for athletic association review.The draft study will then be updated for presentation and adoption by the City of Woodbury,the City of Cottage Grove,and ISD 833. NEEDS ASSESSMENT Quality:Woodbury,Cottage Grove,and the South Washington County School District are recognized for the quality of the athletic fields,courts,and facilities.The commitment of the communities to provide high quality facilities is evidenced by their reputation across the state.While there are quality issues to be resolved and improved, many are minor,easily achievable,and in many cases already being planned for by the owner.As the system continues to grow and mature, it is necessary that the cities and school district continue to protect their investments in athletic facilities by dedicating resources to maintenance and operations. Quantity:The population of the study area is expected to grow significantly over the next fifteen years.The Metropolitan Council projects over 23,500 new people moving into the area.This will have impacts on athletic facilities as the number of users expands. The biggest need will be in the large, multi-purpose rectangle fields used for sports such as lacrosse,soccer,and football.At this point,the cities and school district meet the minimum needs for these fields, but with population growth,and the increasing popularity of soccer and lacrosse,there will be needs for more of these fields. Softball and baseball diamonds are adequately supplied at the 60'basepath size.With continued growth and demand,the supply of 75'and 90'basepath ballfields is tight. In the cases of both rectangle fields and diamond ballfields,some capacity and flexibility can be added on existing fields by utilizing lighting and potentially artificial turf. Scheduling all the facilities is a complex task with cities and the school district managing different parts of it.The scheduling process is well received by most athletic associations. Improvements to scheduling between entities (cities and school district) and knowing when certain facilities (especially turf fields) are available could also increase capacity in the existing system. Gym space will be by and large determined by the growth of the school district.As new gyms are built with schools, it will be important to design the gyms in such a way as to maximize flexibility for different users,and court layouts to increase capacity. RECOMMENDATIONS A full list of recommendations for the next 15 years can be found at the end of the report.Some of the highlights include: » Add 3-4 full sized multi-purpose fields (Lacrosse/Football focused) » Provide 2-3 75'90'flex ballfields in the southern part of the district » Light additional 75'and 90'fields and explore the potential for lighting 60'fields » Coordinate with scheduling to determine the potential for an additional time slot at 60;75;and 90'ballfields if they were lighted » Add 6-8 full sized soccer fields , » Explore potential for lit artificial turf field » Continue to include gyms in new schools (Volleyball appropriate) » Continue to monitor and upgrade gyms as needed,including retrofitting existing gyms for volleyball sleeves » Explore lighting at ERHSTennis Courts DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 3 , , . � � � �•. ! � � .4v • �./� � s I= � t '► _ ) • i , , :!. 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As such,the Cities,School District,and partners commissioned this inventory and needs analysis of public athletic facilities (athletic fields,courts, and gymnasiums) within the South Washington County School District boundaries and the cities of Woodbury and Cottage Grove. Within the boundaries of the study area,there are a multitude of athletic offerings, including school programs,city programs,and non-profit and private associations. Coordinating the needs and desires of all of these groups is a balancing act that the cities of Woodbury and Cottage Grove,and the South Washington County School District have managed well to provide regionally renowned athletic facilities. Building on those successes,this Needs Assessment analyzes the adequacy of athletic facilities to meet current and future anticipated needs, identifies key facility needs and includes recommendations for actions to address the priority needs. The Needs Assessment builds on the park plans and previous athletic facility needs assessments. This 2015 Needs Assessment examines current needs and projects future needs to help the Cities and School District set a course for priority athletic facility improvements. Needs Assessment Benefits Benefits of a needs assessment include enhanced communication among stakeholders and facility providers,coordination among facility owners to assure cost efficient provision,construction and operation,avoidance of excess facilities,enhanced sharing of facilities and improved responsiveness to changing recreation and demographic trends. It allows prioritization of area athletic facility upgrades and additions to meet the needs of the community logically and responsibly. Athletics and recreation are important elements for individuals,families,organizations, communities and schools. Quality park and recreation facilities are consistently cited as one of the top considerations when people are looking for a new home (along with schools and access to jobs and services). Among residents and communities,there is a renewed focus on individual and community health. Recreation facilities play an important role in facilitating physical activity,social gathering and sense of community. School districts are often defined in part by their sports teams and the quality and availability of sports facilities are important to many people. Recreation facilities are increasingly important as cities and school districts work to attract new families and businesses. All these reasons support the continued wise and coordinated investment in quality athletic facilities. DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 5 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Study Process The Needs Assessment process was guided by representatives from the City of Woodbury,the City of Cottage Grove,and ISD 833. Other input and direction included an on-line athletic facility needs questionnaire to gather input from local users of the athletic facilities. Review of demographic, recreation and facility use data and a recreation facility level of service analysis using national facility standards also informed the assessment and recommendations. Based on this information and input a preliminary draft Needs Assessment was prepared and reviewed by the cities and school district. The athletic facility recommendations will be refined based on staff direction to form a draft Needs Assessment and recommendations for athletic association review.The draft study will then be updated for presentation and adoption by the City of Woodbury,the City of Cottage Grove,and ISD 833. Study Boundaries The Needs Assessment examines athletic facilities within the boundaries of the South Washington County School District.The School District incorporates all or portions of the cities of Woodbury,Cottage Grove,Afton, Newport,St. Paul Park,Grey Cloud Island Township,and DenmarkTownship. The Needs Assessment also includes portions of the cities of Woodbury and Cottage Grove that fall outside the ISD 833 Boundaries. 6 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D ,' LandtaJJSQakdale � - •Lake.Elm.o West Lakeland Twp. � � r 1 , �■■■■ ■� �ya Shawnee Park ■ t �(.�� I ■ Tr�'� ■ Everg'reen West Parkr�4. SeasonsPark WoodburyElementary/Middle5chool ■ '� � — l��►��f ��!►7<Sf� ■ F ` SummitPointePark � y�s�� $t.Paul Applewoo�Park f � ■ Maplewood ��y� Kargel P�rk Colby L�ke Park `� � � Fairway Mead"ows Park i � Ojibway P,ark Pioneer Park � Woodbury . Carver Lake Park ■ Afton � ■ Lake Middle Sch�l a ��■ ■� �� ■ � — Edgwater Park � ■ RedRockElementary5chool RidgePark ■ . � ■ ■ i ■ � �■ Gordon Bailey Elementarr�chool , � � East Ridge High School � � l�� Bailey School Forest Park ■ ■ Woodbury Dog Park � � ' , r ■ ■ Newpo�t �, * ■ ..� . � ■... . . ■ � � ' _ ■ . � ' � r... Cottage Grove Elementary School� \ � Highlands Park � � fr � 1 •�� Lion'sLeveePark; �., � , ■ Pinetree Valley Park �� ■ ■ ■ ■�� i •� ■�� r �t.Paul Park High�hool � ` ■ �■ y Kingston Park ■ �� ,�,� Park High School � + � Riverside Park Heritage Park � '� � . G� �►,t� • ■ � � Ideal Park � � $t.Paul Park �f � Arbor Meadows Park • t ,, Cottage Grove Hamlef�Park • ` ' Woodridge Park�♦ � Pine Hill Elem,entary School� � � ■ CottageGrove Ravine Regional Park ■ a ■ � ■ � DenmarkTwp. Pine Glen Park ■ — ' ■ Grey Cloud Island Twp. ; . . � �■■■ � Grey Cloud Dunes � Grey Cloud Park � StudyArea ■ �■ �� ISD 833 Boundary �� i��i ■ . 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' y' � .* � w � { . � • � - � � • � � � • • • • � � � RAFT ��'9�15 'D- Introduction The needs assessment section of this study is an analysis of survey responses, national standards,and current trends to determine demand and desires for both the quantity and quality of the facilities within the ISD 833 boundaries. It looks at current and expected future needs within the park and school system. Demographics The cities within the school district are anticipated to grow roughly 15% per decade through 2030. While the district and the city limits do not exactly align,the portions of Woodbury that are outside the boundary are largely built out,and residents of these areas have access to City of Woodbury recreational offerings. For calculations Afton and Denmark Township are not included as they largely include rural land and the school district overlap makes up only a small portion of the city or township. Cit 2010 2014 2020 2030 Woodbur 61,961 66,119 72,500 80,500 Pro ected 10 Year Growth 17.0% 1 1.0% Cotta e Grove 34,589 35,250 38,400 42,200 Pro ected 10 Year Growth 1 1.0% 9.9% New ort 3,435 3,482 3,600 4,050 Pro ected 10 Year Growth 4.8% 12.5% St Paul Park 5,273 5,314 6,000 7,000 Pro ected 10 Year Growth 13.8% 16J% Gre Cloud Island Tw 295 289 300 280 Pro ected 10 Year Growth 1 J% -6J% � Stud Area 105,553 110,454 120,800 134,030 � Pro ected 10 Year Growth 14.4% 1 1.0% 0 � Afton (mostly out of study area) 2,886 2,949 3,070 3,120 Q Pro ected 10 Year Growth 6.4% 1.6% 0 � DenmarkTw (mostlyoutofstudyarea) 1,617 1,750 1,920 2,160 � Pro ected 10 Year Growth 18J% 12.5% � � ISD 833 Pro ected 10 Year Growth Sources:2010 US Census,Metropolitan Counci12014 Population Estimates&2015 Projections General Demands and Desires PRIMETIME One of the bigger desires for almost all groups,across all sports is a desire for more "prime time"field reservations.This is typically the 6:00-8:00 PM time slot. For school district fields,facilities are reserved until 6:00 for practices and 6:30 on game nights for high schools.While it would be ideal to provide this time slot for all user groups, it is not necessary,or wise for the cities and school district to provide or maintain the quantity of athletic facilities necessary to meet only prime time demand. In order to provide athletic facilities services in a fiscally responsible manner, it is necessary that athletic organizations be flexible with time to the extent possible.This may mean using facilities when they are available at lower demand times,or when schedules allow it(such as earlier or later in the day or on weekends). DRAFT 10�9.15 South Washinaton Countv Athletic Facilities Studv 9 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D PRIME FIELDS Another desire for most organizations, regardless of sport is the desire for the best Iocations.These are often the best maintained fields. In Woodbury, Bielenberg and Ojibway are typically recognized as the signature fields. Cottage Grove's Lamar Fields, Woodrich Park, Hamlet Park,and Kingston Fields meet this description.The School District's high school facilities are also sought after as prime fields. Unfortunately it is not practical or prudent for the cities and ISD 833 to maintain all fields to a pristine level. In regards to maintenance,safety issues are the first priority.While all fields in the system are maintained to a base level, upgrades such as irrigation and increased maintenance improve the quality of certain fields. Irrigated fields not only look nicer, but provide a softer landing spot for athletes making a tackle or a diving catch.Smooth surfaced fields are less likely to result in a turned ankle. Quality field care steps such as topdressing, fertilizing,aerating,and resting fields strengthen the turf and provide a more consistent playing surface.The cities and school district are working to improve the athletic facilities not only at the"signature"fields but throughout the communities.Some of the fields that are not irrigated will be soon,and turf maintenance regimes are improving the quality of fields throughout the system. The second priority is the maintenance of the"signature"fields for competition.Some of the fields in the system do need to be maintained to a very high level to provide the best possible surface for games.This may mean restricting practice usage and moving lower levels of competition to other fields. As long as fields are safe, it may be necessary to divert some users or some activities (such as practice or camps) to locations that users may not view as prime, but are still entirely functional. PRIME LOCATIONS Many groups also desire to have all their fields or courts in one location.This simplifies the management and directions for members,and allows a group to"take ownership"of an area which often means being able to put more of the organizations resources into the upkeep of fields. At the same time,the structure of the park and school system is a mix of clustered and dispersed facilities.Through coordination between the cities and the school district, Woodbury,Cottage Grove,and ISD 833 have been able to provide more"athletic complex"style facilities than many other neighboring communities. On occasions when it is neccesary for user groups to use a large number of the parks and schools to meet their needs,the cities and school district are committed to providing safe and enjoyable facilities. How to interpret the data The following pages contain a sport by sport examination of needs.There is some overlap based on facilities (i.e. basketball and volleyball gym space,or soccer, lacrosse, and football fields). In these cases,there is often a facility specific breakdown as well. Each sport breakdown draws on needs assessment data and analysis, using a number of different inputs. Each input on its own has strengths and weaknesses, but taken together,they can start to tell the story of the needs for given sports and facilities. NRPA NATIONAL STANDARDS The National Recreation and Park Association maintains an analysis of park and other local facilities across the nation. Based on this data,they provide recommendations about the number of facilities that should be present at a minimum in a city, based on a population ratio (i.e. one 60 foot ballfield diamond per 3,000 people). 10 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Benefits of this data are that it provides cities and school districts a way to measure how they stack up against other cities. It shows if an area is lacking facilities,or has a surplus based on population. Drawbacks of the data are that it cannot account for specific local conditions.Some cities are"Soccer Cities"while others may have exceptionally strong participation in softball.This may mean that a city or area are meeting national standards, but are not keeping pace with local demand.The NRPA also focuses on park needs,so it may not adequately address desires for athletic complex style facilities, because it counts 8 neighborhood softball fields the same as two pinwheels in one location. Lastly it may not entirely reflect the interconnected nature of regional suburban athletics where a renowned program located in one city or area draws users from outside of the boundaries that are being measured. HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPATION RATES The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) collects annual participation data for every sport they regulate. It is also broken down on a state-by- state basis.The data shown includes national and Minnesota annual participation. Benefits of the data are a look at some of the trends affecting sports participation. For example the rapid growth of lacrosse over the past ten years is quite evident in the data. Similarly the decline of football in the past few years is evident as well. Drawbacks of this data are that the NFHS does not provide reasons for the changing trends. For example, it is possible to infer that the decline of football matches the highly publicized concussion concerns that have arisen recently, but it does not conclusively state it as such.The other major drawback is that it does not measure some specific trends in youth sports such as the specialization in one sport,or the rise of outside of school athletics in some sports such as AAU Basketball or club soccer,softball and volleyball. Lastly it is only measured at the high school level and therefore must serve as an imperfect proxy for participation at the younger levels. SURVEY DATA As part of the needs assessment process,all athletic association user groups were invited to fill out a survey covering questions including: » Past and projected participation rates » Facilities and the amount of time used » Limitations to practice times and amount of time desired » Conditions of the facilities » Impacts ofweather » Reservation process In all,41 surveys were completed for teams ranging from recreational preschool soccer to competitive adult baseball. Benefits of this data are a much more localized look at demand and desires for teams to give a specific reading of what is going on within the boundaries of ISD 833. It also allows for a closer look of how associations are using facilities,what times they are using facilities,and a narrative of what is working well and what can be improved.The survey also listens to the user groups that are using the facilities and strengthens the relationships between them and the cities and school district. Drawbacks of this data include a level of interpretation involved in the surveys.Some groups may have answered the surveys in a more idealistic way,while others focused on what would be practical and achievable.The surveys did not directly address cost issues for adding or improving facilities,and responses may be tempered if organizations are asked to contribute additional funds or other resources.Additionally, projections for growth may represent a best case scenario.Additionally,some user groups did not fill out surveys.The analysis has tried to address ambiguities and missing or incomplete data as well as possible, but cannot be perfect. DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 11 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thankyoutothefollowingsurvey Baseball respondents: » WYALTraveling Baseball CURRENT USAGE » ERAATraveling Baseball » WAATraveling Baseball The supply of baseball fields in the study area meet to slightly under-provide for current » WAA Recreational Baseball demand. Organizations seemed generally content with the amount of time they were » CGBATraveling Baseball being allocated for practice and games. Based on association feedback,there appears » CGBA In-House Baseball » Woodbury Warriors(+35) to be some unmet desire for fields, but projected growth does not appear to create significant additional demand beyond today's provided levels. �UANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES Locations used for Baseball: Although fields are all consistently scheduled,the quantity of fields of the 60'basepath size (many shared with softball) generally seems to be meeting demand. » City of Woodbury — Bielenberg Sports Center While NRPA standards suggest there is a surplus of 75'fields,this dimension was — �ake Middle School specifically raised as a need in survey,and desired in one location. — Ojibway Park — Pioneer Park Cottage Grove anticipates significant growth in their program.This may present issues at — Ridge Park the older levels,as Cottage Grove only provides three 75'fields and six 90'fields. — Stone Mill North For additional analysis of the quantity of baseball fields please refer to the"Ballfield — Stone Mill South Diamonds"section after"Softball" » City of Cottage Grove — Abdella Park — Arbor Meadows Park QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES — Axelrod Field The prime desire of baseball organizations is the lighting of fields,especially for 75'and — Belden Park 90'fields. — Hamlet Park — Hearthside Park In addition to lights,existing field conditions and access to the signature/prime fields — Heritage Park was raised by multiple organizations. — Highlands Park — Oakwood Park RECOMMENDATIONS — PeterThompson Park » Explore converting 60'fields to"flex"fields that can handle a 75'basepath,especially — Pine Coulee Park — Pine Glen Park on adult sized (300'fences) softball fields. — PineTreeValley Park » Address conditions&maintenance issues,especially at second tier facilities. — Whitbred Field » Explore the potential to light 60'fields only if scheduling allows for a younger first — Woodridge North Field practice and an older Qikely softball) practice. — Woodridge South Field » Explore the potential to light 75'&90'fields to increase capacity » ISD 833 » Look to provide 1-2 75'to 90"'flex"fields as opportunities present themselves, — Bailey Elementary preferably in a location with existing 75'or 90'fields in the southern part of the study — Cottage Grove Middle — Hillside Elementary area. Cottage Grove has identified Hamlet Park as a potential area of expansion to — Lake Middle meet this need. — Liberty Ridge Elementary — Newport Elementary — Oltman Middle — St Ambrose — Woodbury Elementary » Other("All ciry f elds") 1 1 � �� 1 ' � ' � 1 1 ' 1 ' 1' � � 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 ' ' 1 ' 1 1 � 1 � 1 ' ' � � � � � � � � � � WAA Rec 1073 84 287 3.4 Great 287 3.4 0 WAA � Travel 306 26 143 5.5 Great 143 5.5 0 WYAL Travel 126 12 56 4.7 Inadequate 70+ 5.8+ -14 WoodburyWarriors Adult 18 1 4 4 4 4 0 ERAA Travel 263 22 140 6.4 Adequate 162 7.4 -22 CGBA � Rec&Travel 935 80 520 6.5 Adequate 700 8.75 -180 12 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Baseball 10YearAnnual%Change: .40% gaseball 10YearAnnual%Change: -.32% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: .55% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: -.90% Baseball Baseball �Bareball IJnear(Baseball) �Baseball IJnear(Bareball) 485000 15500 480000 15000 4J5000 4J0000 14500 465000 14000 460000 455000 13500 450000 13000 445000 440000 12500 435000 �p. ,(� � \' �,t�,\� ^ � \''i� �y'iti 'i ,,�°'� �'sa 12000 �,H � fif� �C'- � ^�'^ �vds' v°�� v°+� ,�°�" ,A'� vc�' vci�+ vc4�' �C'- v'�' vd'� ,�' ,�'• ,�O'+�• ,O�"y+ ,�0,+� ,0,�• 3500 3000 2500 2000 WAA 1500 ■ WYAL 1000 ■ Woodbury Warriors 500 ERAA p CG BA ti� ti� ti�` a� a1 a� a� ,yp ,yp �.p G+�,e G�,� `�,� `+�,� �� \��e ��e \��1e ti0,'� ,LO,'`o ,LO,''` ,LO,'cb DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 13 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thankyou to the following Softba I I survey respondents: » WYAL Traveling Softball CURRENT USAGE » WYAL Recreational Softball Currently the levels of use generally match the supply of softball fields in the study area. » WYAL Magic Traveling Organizations seemed content with the amount of time they were being allocated for Softball practice and games. Projected growth does not appear to create additional demand for » ERAATraveling Baseball fields. » WAATraveling Softball While youth softball has remained relatively stable,adult softball has been in » WAA In-House Softball significant decline.The Minnesota Sports Federation identified a 50% decrease in adult » Woodbury Adult Softball participation since 1994. Local staff have seen a similar decline. » CGBA Traveling Softball A more recent trend in youth softball is the growth of club teams.This trend mirrors » CGBA Recreational Softball some other sports such as volleyball and soccer,where growth in the club teams is coming with a decrease in participation for community teams. Club teams often draw from a larger geographic area than community teams and may or may not rely on local fields. �ocations for used Softball: UANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES » City of Woodbury The quantity of softball fields in the study area is sufficient to meet current and — Bielenberg Sports Center projected demand. — Colby�ake Park For additional analysis of the quantity of baseball fields please refer to the"Ballfield — Ojibway Park Diamonds"section after this section. - seasons Park QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES — Shawnee Park — Summit Pointe Park Many softball associations would like to see additional lighted fields.This could help » City of Cottage Grove address any capacity issues,as well as improve tournament potential for softball. — Ice Arena RinkTurf - o�d�ottage�rove Park RECOMMENDATIONS » ISD 833 » Additional softball fields are not recommended at this point for the area. — Armstrong Elementary » The cities and school district should keep open the possibility of lighting additional — Bailey Elementary fields. Based on current data,demand is generally being met, but lighting would increase capacity,tournament potential,and the ability to be flexible when — Cottage Grove Elementary recovering from previous weather cancellations. Currently there are no dedicated — Cottage Grove Middle youth softball/youth baseball fields with lights. School » Any other capacity issues could be handled with more efficient scheduling of — Grey Cloud Elementary competition fields such as Lamar Fields and increased use of neighborhood — Park High School park facilities where appropriate for practices and younger players. Planned — Pine Hill Elementary improvements to the Cottage Grove Middle School fields will also help improve — Valley Crossing School quality and playability in the system. � , , , , � � , 1 1 � �� 1 1 ' � 1' � � 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 ' ' � 1 ' 1 1 � 1 � 1 ' ' � � � �� WoodburyAdultRec Adult 2000 115 120 1 120 1 0 WYAL Magic Traveling 45 5 42 8.4 42 8.4 0 WYALTraveling Traveling 60 5 50 10 Good 50 10 0 WAA Comp. 96 8 36 4.5 pdequate 231 5.8 -30 WAA * Rec 291 27 165 6.� (AnsweredTogether) (AnsweredTogether) (AnsweredTogether) (AnsweredTogether) ERAA . Travel 58 5 34 2.3 Adequate 34 2.3 0 ERAA . Rec �Q] �Q (AnsweredTogether) (AnsuveredTogether) (AnsuveredTogether) (AnsweredTogether) (AnsuveredTogether) (AnsuveredTogether) CGAA � Rec&Travel 425 37 162 4.4 Inadequate NoResponse NoResponse NoResponse 14 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Softba I I 10 Year Annual%Change: .06% Softba I I 10 Year Annual%Change: .25% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: -.24% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: 2.58% Softball--Fast Pitch Softball--Fast Pitch �sormau—��P�«, �sormau—�n P��n ��sorma��—�n P��n� ��ea��sorma��—��P�«,� 380000 13000 3J5000 12500 3J0000 12000 365000 11500 360000 355000 11000 350000 10500 345000 �p. ,J� � \' �,t�,\� ^ � \''i� �y'iti 'i ,,�°'� �'sa 10000 �,H � fif� �C'- � ^�'^ �vdg' v°�� v°+� ,�°�" ,A'� vc�' vci�+ vc4�' �C'- v'�' vd'� ,�' ,�'• ,�O'+�• ,O�"y+ ,�0,+� ,0,�• 4000 3500 Woodbury Adult Rec. 3000 2500 WYAL Magic 2000 ■ WYAL Travelling 1500 1000 ■WAA 500 0 ERAA ti� ti� ti�` a� a� a� a� ti� ti� ti� �� e �� e \to�� ,�o�� \�o�� `,�o�e CGAA ti�� ti�� ti��1 ti�� DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 15 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thankyoutothefollowing Kickball survey respondents: » City of Woodbury Tee-Ball KICKBALL NOTES » City of Woodbury Kickball Kickball is run through the City of Woodbury Adult Recreation program. Play is on Sundays at Bielenberg Sports Center,which generally does not conflict with youth user groups for softball or baseball. Kickball does not put enough wear on fields to create concern for other sports using the same facilities Locations used for Kickball: Cottage Grove no longer offers kickball due to lack of participation. » City of Woodbury — Bielenberg Sports Center 6+� Tee-Ball Locations used forTee-Ball: » c�ty ofwoodbury TEE-BALL NOTES — Evergreen West The City of Woodbury youth program runs a preschool tee-ball league. It is a wildly » ISD 833 popular program with over 2,000 participants every year.Tee-ball does not require the — Middleton Elementary same quality fields that higher levels of baseball and softball competition do and is — St.Ambrose scheduled during the day,which does not conflict with other user groups. Tee-ball usage for Cottage Grove was reported as part of the Cottage Grove Baseball Association on page 12 as part ofthe"Baseball"section. Ballfield Diamonds Because many 60'ballfield diamonds are used for both softball and little league baseball (as well as tee-ball and kickball), it is often better to look at the softball and baseball fields in tandem. 60'Bases Year 2015 2020 2030 Pop. 113,400 121,200 138,700 � 1 � � � � � � '�� 1 1 1 '�� 1 1 1 '�� LL/Softball Fields 64 3000 38 +26 40 +24 46 +18 75'Bases Year 2015 2020 2030 Pop. 113,400 121,200 138,700 � 1 � � � � � � '�� 1 1 1 '�� 1 1 1 '�� Baseball Fields 22 10000 11 +11 12 +10 14 +8 90'Bases Year 2015 2020 2030 � � , Po .' � � 113,;00 ' '�� 121,101 1 '�� 138,101 1 '�� Baseball Fields 16 10000 11 +5 12 +4 14 +2 Based on national standards,the area has sufficient ballfields.A few user groups identified a desire for a few more ballfields;"Could use 1-2 new 60'fields,2-3 new 75' fields,3-4 new 75'fields at Bielenberg"is an example of survey commentary. Similar results could be achieved by increasing capacity with additional lighting which is also desired almost across the board.This would allow for better tournament play,which can stretch across an entire day and into the evening. One concern with adding lights is that additional pressure is put on fields. Baseball and Softball put a different kind of wear and tear on fields than soccer,football,and lacrosse where the entire game is played with running and cutting on grass. In softball and baseball,the majority of the action, especially the repeated planting and sliding that tears up fields occurs in the infield,which requires different management with raking and replenishing of material.Additional care may be necessary in localized"hot spots" such as where the outfielders stand. 16 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Lights also work only for groups that can use facilities later at night. Many youth organizations cannot go past 8:00 or 9:00 PM due to the age of their participants. If field lights are located in neighborhoods,care must be taken to minimize their impact on residents with directional lighting and by turning lights off at appropriate hours. If additional lighting is pursued,capital costs, utility costs,and replacement costs must be considered. The above graphs show the available field space on a month by month basis.The colors at the bottom represent different organizations usage levels.The gray represents surplus space assuming 100 percent utilization of existing fields. This shown capacity does not include resting time or inefficiencies in scheduling. It also does not include the required maintenance time that typically occurs during the day. Retaining flexibility and balance for maintenance and resting is an important priority as fields are scheduled. For the purposes of this analysis, ballfields were considered together.Survey evidence suggests more of a pinch in capacity for 75'and 90'ballfields than with the 60'ballfields.Some of the available surplus also represents diamonds in neighborhood parks that are not currently programmed for organized athletic play. Ballfields - March Ballfields - April Ballfields- May Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Ballfields - June Ballfields - July Ballfields - August �� Summer (Daytime �� Summer (Daytime �� Summer (Daytime '°° Daytime also used for '°° Daytime also used for '°° Daytime also used for a�� Availability maintenance) a�� Availability maintenance) aoo Availability maintenance) Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Ballfields - September Ballfields - October '°°° ° Capacity 900 ° Woodbury Adult Softball ■WAA Baseball mo o Woodbury Adult Kickball Woodbury Warriors soo o WYAL Softball East Ridge AA Softball '°° ° ■WYAL Traveling Baseball ERAA Traveling Baseball �� ■Woodbury WYAL Magic CGAA Softball mo o ■WAA Softball ■Cottage Grove Baseball Assn Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat DRAFT 10.9.15 t�e5 Study ,� RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thankyoutothefollowing Lacrosse survey respondents: » Cottage Grove Lacrosse CURRENT USAGE » Woodbury United Lacrosse Currently the lacrosse organizations find the levels of current hours adequate/good. The lacrosse programs anticipate significant,albeit tempered growth,and based on the relative newness of the sport and historical growth,the projections seem reasonable. Projected growth in the sport in Woodbury and Cottage Grove will create shortfalls Locations used for Lacrosse: beyond what is currently supplied. Projections show growth from 20 teams to 30 teams by 2018. Projecting current hours out at the same rate will create a demand of nearly 60 » City of Woodbury hours a week to maintain current levels of supply. — Bielenberg Sports Center 17+ 19 At this point,there is no Cottage Grove Girls'Lacrosse,and if a program were to start, — Bielenberg Sports Center this would create additional demand. Indoor — courtiy Fieids 9+ �o QUANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES If projections of 60 more hours a week of play are accurate,that represents 4 new fields — Woodlane Hills Park programmed for 3 hours a day (5:00-8:00)just to handle lacrosse growth. » ISD 833 — Cottage Grove Middle For additional analysis of the quantity of lacrosse fields please refer to the"Multi-Use — East Ridge High Fields"section after"Soccer" — Hi��side E�ementary QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES — Woodbury High Because lacrosse is played in the spring, it is difficult to ensure consistent access to natural surface fields as they will be damaged if they are played on when wet. In years with wet springs that can drastically delay the start of lacrosse seasons.This is minimized to some degree by the artificial turf available indoor at Bielenberg,Cottage Grove Ice Arena (March-September),and outdoor at the high schools.Additional outdoor artificial turf field would improve this situation,as well as better protect natural fields as lacrosse is notoriously tough on grass. It is also worth noting that the Girls'and Boys'fields are lined very differently which can cause confusion and difficulty when using the same field for both genders. Lighting could increase capacity,and is desired for later practices, but care must be taken to ensure the additional use does not degrade the field quality too significantly. RECOMMENDATIONS » Add 3-4 additional fields over the next 5 years. » Explore the possibility of another outdoor artificial turf field which could also reduce the number of fields needed because it could handle additional use and if lit,go later into the night. » Better coordination between the School District,Cities,and Lacrosse programs to get lacrosse on to available artificial turf at the high schools, Bielenberg indoor, or Cottage Grove Ice Arena.This includes regular scheduling and making facilities available when weather conditions make other options unplayable.This may require additional changes or clarification of use agreements across boundaries. 1 1 � �� 1 ' � ' � 1 1 ' 1 ' 1' � � 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 ' ' 1 ' 1 1 � 1 � 1 ' ' � � � � � � � � � � Woodbury United Rec&Travel 200 11 79 7.2 Good 100 9 21 CG LAX Traveling 153 9 36 4 Adequate 36 4 0 18 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Lacrosse 10YearAnnual%Change:6.99% Lacrosse 10YearAnnual%Change: N/A HS National 5 Year Annual%Change:4.23% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: 12.72% Lax Both USA Lax Both MN �Lax Both USA �Lax Bo�h MN Linear(Lax BoM USA) IJnear(Lax Both MN� 250000 8000 J000 200000 6000 5000 4000 100000 3000 2000 50000 1000 0 � ,$ �D ti°" v�'�\��fi�'�,�`TCv1 vd'^��,��,�`T�,�°°�'' ��°�,0,+��'�� -ioo��v��v��v��N" ��N" •rd�'�~o.�OyoN°��,.5�'��.y�'�°��,y\'�ys � ry6' � � 1 600 500 400 300 ■ Woodbury United 200 100 Cottage Grove Lacrosse 0 ti� ti� ti°� a� a� a, a� 'y° 'L° 'L° `�,� G,�,e `,�,� `,�e \��le \�� e ��1� ,yoti� ,yoti� tioti� ,yoti�' DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 19 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thankyoutothefollowing Football survey respondents: » ERAA Football CURRENT USAGE » ERAA Flag Football The football programs find the current number of hours adequate.There is a small » Jr.Wolfpack Football amount of unmet desired demand for additional hours. While concussion concerns have dealt a blow to tackle football numbers,flag football participation is projected to rise faster than the losses to tackle football,creating Locations used for Football: net growth in demand for football fields.This will challenge the availability of fields. Doubling the number of teams from 10 (average of 2012-14) to 20 in 2015 and 26 by » City of Woodbury 2018 would result in a demand of 60-96 more field hours for flag football. — Bielenberg Sports Center — stone Mi�� North QUANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES » City of Cottage Grove At 60 more hours per week for flag football,that represents 4 fields programmed for 3 — Hamlet Park hours.Some of this demand may be offset by a slight decline in tackle football numbers. — Highlands Park — PeterThompson Park For additional analysis of the quantity of baseball fields please refer to the"Multi-Use Fields"section after"Soccer" » IDS 833 — Bai�ey E�ementary QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES — Cottage Grove Middle Generally the football programs find the quality of the fields to be good or great. — CMS(Gosswinds School?) — �ake Middle The biggest issue raised was the conditions of fields during times of drought when — �iberty Ridge Elementary some of the fields become exceptionally hard and thus creating the increased potential — Oltman Middle for injury. RECOMMENDATIONS » If 3-4 full sized fields are developed,the lacrosse and football seasons overlap only minimally during the summer when there is additional capacity and the demand for additional field space could be met for both sports with the same locations. » Add irrigation to multi-purpose fields without irrigation,specifically at Hamlet Park North. 1 1 � �� 1 ' � ' � 1 1 ' 1 ' 1' � � 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 ' ' 1 ' 1 1 � 1 � 1 ' ' � � � �� ERAA Flag Recreational 89 8 60 7.5 Adequate 70 8.8 -10 ERAATackle 295 18 162 9 Adequate 162 9 0 JuniorWolfpack Rec&Travel 350 20 171 8.6 Adequate 183 9.2 -12 WAATackle Comp. 347 19 343 7.6 No Response No Response No Response WAA Flag Rec 223 26 20 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Football 10YearAnnual%Change: •58% Football 10YearAnnual%Change: -.90% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: -.34% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: -1.90% Football--11-Player Football--11-Player ��oma��—��-0�av� �Fooma��—��-0�ave� ��ea��Foo�u—��-0�ave�� Foomau—��-0�av�� iim000 za000 iiz0000 n000 ii00000 ioa0000 zs000 ios0000 zs000 iom000 za000 ioz0000 i000000 zs000 ea0000 zz000 es0000 .,p ,y �g � \' \' � `�'1 \' \''�O �•'sy '�' �'s� �'1P 21000 �' � �' � �' �� '° �� ' �� `, �. �,, �,, ry�,, �,.,, �, �,, �,o, �yyr �y �,�, 1400 12�� Example stable participation shown for WAA Football 1000 800 WAA Tackle Football 600 ■ WAA Flag Football 400 ERAA Flag Football 200 ERAA Tackle Football p Jr Wolfpack Football titi ti� ti°� a, a, a� a� 'y° 'y° 'L° `�c,� G,�,� G,�,2 G,�,¢� �� \��e \�� \��1� tiotih tioti� ,yoti� ,yoti�' DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 21 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thank you to the following survey S o cce r respondents: » Minnesota Thunder Academy CURRENT USAGE » Woodbury Soccer Club Demand for soccer is outpacing the supply.Some of the organizations would like » Woodbury Preschool Soccer » Woodbury Adult Soccer additional field hours. » East Ridge Soccer Club Recent rapid growth in the preschool soccer program has placed more demand on the fields,although that age group is much more flexible when it comes to space due to small field dimensions and flexibility about quality. Much of the growth can be accommodated on otherwise unprogrammed open turf areas,outfields,and Locations used for Soccer: neighborhood parks. » City of Woodbury — Bielenberg Sports Center Other organizations have seen generally stable growth,and that trend is likely to — Bielenberg Sports Center continue. If teams meet projections,there will be demand for about 160 more field Indoors hours by 2018. — Colby Lake Park — Evergreen west QUANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES — Ojibway Park There is a desire for additional fields. 160 field hours by 2018 would work out to 10-1 1 — Potawatomi Park fields programmed for 3 hours each night, Monday-Friday. If fields were programmed — Ridge Park fully on weekends (where there is not much current demand) it would still work out to — Shawnee Park roughly 5 full fields. — Stonemill Farms For additional analysis of the quantity of soccer fields please refer to the"Multi-Use — Summit Point Fields"section after this section. » City of Cottage Grove — �ourt�y Park QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES » ISD 833 There is a desire for higher quality soccer fields. Feedback is mixed about field quality. — Bailey Elementary The more competitive clubs are less tolerant of the quality of some of the fields.Some — Cottage Grove Middle programs have a desire for more artificial turf to maintain a high quality playing surface. — Gosswinds School — East Ridge High Woodbury Soccer Club especially would like dedicated fields that are located together. » Footprints Academy USYS has announced a new set of dimensions for youth soccer to be implemented in — �ake Middle the upcoming years to be phased in,encouraging better player development. For the — �iberty Ridge School chart of new dimensions for youth fields,see the appendix. — Middleton Elementary — Red Rock E�ementary RECOMMENDATIONS — St.Ambrose » Additional fields are merited by the projected growth in soccer participation. — Valley Crossing School » As opportunities arise,complete 6-8 soccer fields, preferably in a co-located area.This — Woodbury High is in addition to the 3-4 fields discussed in the lacrosse&football sections.The future » Transfiguration Gyms ISD 833 Middle School is planned to include multiple soccer fields to handle some of » VARIOUS GYMS FOR INDOOR this need. » Better coordinate scheduling of available ISD 833 and Bielenberg artificial turf. 1 1 � �� 1 ' � ' � 1 1 ' 1 ' 1' � � 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 ' ' 1 ' 1 1 � 1 � 1 ' ' � � � �� Woodbury Preschool Recreational 2101 40 40 WoodburyAdultRec Adult 370 37 10 .3 Adequate 12 .32 -2 WSC Fall Rec Recreational 1015 93 70 .8 Minimum WSC Spr Rec Recreational 874 88 55 .6 Minimum No specific hours given WSC Fall Traveling Traveling 550 50 176 3.5 Minimum WSCSprTraveling Traveling 687 57 232 4 Minimum MNThunder Traveling 1200� 20 East Ridge Soccer Club Travel&Rec 110 6 28 4J Good Dependsonteamlevel,nospecifichoursgiven Cottage Grove United Comp.&Rec 1800 180 79 .4 Adequate NoResponse NoResponse NoResponse *Spread out across the metro area 22 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Soccer 10 Year Annual%Change: 1.87% Soccer 10 Year Annual%Change: .55% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: 1.69% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: -.22% SoccerBoth USA Soccer Both MN �Somzr Bo�h USA �Somzr Both MN IJnear(Socces Both U54) IJnear(Socces Both MN) 850000 20000 800000 19000 J50000 18000 1J000 J00000 16000 650000 15000 600000 14000 550000 13000 500000 �p. ,(� � \' \� ^ � ,�C�',��N \''�0 �'�'� 'i ,,�°'� �'ra 12000 �,H � fi� � � ^�d'1 va' vds' ry°�� v°+� ,�°�" ,A'� vc�' vci�+ vc4�' �C'- v'�' vd'� ,�' ,�'• ,�O'+�• ,O�"y+ ,�0,+� ,0,�• 9000 8000 7000 Woodbury Preschool Rec 6000 Woodbury Adult Rec 5000 4000 WSC FRS 3000 WSC SRS 2000 ■WSC FCS 1000 ■WSC SCS p East Ridge Soccer Club ,tiOti� ,yOti� ,ti0�'� `�,ea, `�,�a� `�,�a� `�,e�'� Cottage G rove U n ited ��1� \�� \��e ��e ,y0,'� ,ti0,'� ,ti0,'� ,y0�'� DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 23 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Multi-Use (Rectangle) Fields Lacrosse/Footbal I/Soccer Current demand among existing users of multi-use fields is outpacing the available supply.With the anticipated continued growth of lacrosse,soccer,and the sudden jump in flag football, there is demand for additional fields. As the study area has become more diverse,the demand for soccer fields for pick-up use has grown as well. Even without these events, based on population growth it is anticipated that fields will be undersupplied within the next 15 years. Year 2015 2020 2030 Pop. 113,400 121,200 138,700 � , � �� ' 1 1" ' 1 1" ' 1 1�� Full Size 44 3000 38 +6 40 +4 46 -2 Fields » There is enough demand to merit an additional 3-4 fields based off of projected lacrosse and flag football growth. » In order to ensure consistent playing surfaces that will be ready in the spring, consider the potential for lighted artificial turf. If this is pursued, recognize the capital, maintenance,and replacement costs of artificial turf.The expected lifespan of an artificial turf field is about 10 years. » There is enough projected demand for 6-8 soccer fields. » To the extent that fields can be co-located,attempt to do so.The new ISD 833 Middle School may provide this venue. » Continue to protect the integrity of the fields by resting fields in a rotation.This keeps the quality higher and promotes healthier turf. Open Fields 10YearAnnual%Change: 1.50% Open Fields 10YearAnnual%Change: 1.14% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: .79% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: .16% Co-Ed Multi-Purpose Co-ed Multi-Purpose �Co-Ed Multl-Purpose �Co�d Mu10-Purpose Llnear(Co{d Mu10-Purpore) IJnear(Co�d Multl-Purpose) 2200000 55000 2000000 50000 1800000 45000 1600000 40000 1400000 1200000 — 35000 1000000 �A ,y� �'N 1^y� „p��\' ��^�'1�� yN`O�.y0\''r� a(s�'��N��{ra 30000 'V Ta, �r '4 J �r 'D'^J 'Y` 'Y J N'O� 'S~~ 'P 'S�J OT Cr ,� ,�t' .y q� 24 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Open Fields - March Open Fields - April Open Fields - May Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Open Fields - June Open Fields - July Open Fields - August �� Summer �� Summer �� Summer �° Daytime �° Daytime �° Daytime �o Availability �o Availability �o Availability (Daytime (Daytime (Daytime 50 also used for 50 also used for 50 also used for �o maintenance) �o maintenance) mo maintenance) ,�o ,�o �°� l_ Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Capacity Open Fields - September Open Fields - October °_° _ °_° Woodbury United Lacrosse �o �o WSC Fall Rec Soccer �° �° ■WSC Fall Competitive Soccer mo mo ■WSC Spring Recreational Soccer ss° ss° ■WSC Spring Competitive Soccer ,o� ,o r ■City of Woodbury-Preschool Soccer SI� Mo� T�e� Wed Th�� F�; Sat SI� Mo� T�e� Wed Th'�� F�; Sat Minnesota Thunder Academy Soccer The above graphs show the available field space on a month by month basis. ER Soccer Club The colors at the bottom represent different organizations usage levels.The gray represents surplus space assuming 100 percent utilization of existing fields. ERAA Football This shown capacity does not include resting time or inefficiencies in scheduling. It ERAA Football (Flag) also does not include the required maintenance time that typically occurs during the day. Retaining flexibility and balance for maintenance and resting is an important Jr Wolfpack Football priority as fields are scheduled. ■Cottage Grove Lacrosse DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 25 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thankyoutothefollowing Basketball survey respondents: » WAA Girls Traveling CURRENT USAGE Basketball Currently most associations find the current hours to be adequate, but many would like » ERAA Traveling Basketball additional time in an ideal situation. ERAA,CGAA,and potentially WAA Girls anticipate » ERAA Recreational Basketball adding additional teams (16 by 2018) that may add additional demand of roughly 25 » Woodbury Adult Basketball more hours if current use levels are extrapolated out by an hours per team ratio. » CGAATraveling Basketball Usage at the high schools by other athletic associations can be limited by school team » CGAA Recreational use. Basketball In Minnesota adult recreational basketball has declined significantly.The Minnesota » WAA BoysTraveling Sports Federation identified a 75%decrease in adult participation. Cottage Grove no » WAA Recreational longer offers organized adult basketball due to lack of participation. UANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES Locations used for Basketball: Woodbury Adult Recreation identified a desire for a city gym that could serve » ISD 833 both basketball and volleyball,as well as providing a venue for other recreational — Bailey Elementary programming. — Cottage Grove Elementary For additional analysis of the quantity of gyms please refer to the"Gymnasiums"section — Cottage Grove Middle after"Volleyball" — East Ridge High — �ake Midd�e QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES — �iberty Ridge Elementary Respondents felt that the facilities were generally adequate or good. — Middleton Elementary There was some room for improvement with smaller things such as resurfacing the — Newport Elementary CGMS,WMS,and LMS floors,and fixing crooked/loose hoops at LMS. — Oltman Middle — Park High RECOMMENDATIONS — Red Rock Elementary » Continue to monitor and improve gymnasium facilities as needed. — Royal Oaks Elementary » Explore additional use of middle schools and elementary schools (including new — Woodbury High Stillwater elementary school). — Woodbury Middle » Others — Gosswinds Middle , � � � � � � � � �� 1 ' 1 1 � 1 � 1 ' 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 ' ' , , � � � � � � � � � � WoodburyAdultRec Adult 71 9 8 .9 Adequate 12 1.3 -4 WAA Recreational Rec 535 52 2•6 Inadequate 3•2 WAA Boys Travel 160 19 220� (varies between 275 (varies between -55 WAA Girls Travel 165 14 travel&rec) pdequate travel&rec) ERAA Rec&Travel 541 50 176 3.5 Adequate 200 4 -24 CGAA Rec&Travel 440 32 154 4.8 Adequate 154 4.8 0 �Inc.All WAA BB 26 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Basketball 10YearAnnual%Change: -.28% gasketball 10YearAnnual%Change: -.71% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: -.31% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: .25% Both Basketball Nat Both Basketball MN �Bo�h Basketball Na[ �Bo�h Basketball MN IJnear(Both Baske�ball Na[) IJnear(Both Basketball MN) 1020000 28000 2J500 1010000 2J000 1000000 26500 26000 990000 25500 980000 25000 24500 9J0000 24000 960000 ]3500 23000 950000 .,p ,y �g � \' \' � `�'1 \' \''�O �•'sy '�' �'s� �'1P 22500 �' � �' � �' �� '° �� ' �� `, �. �,, �,, ry�,, �,.,, �, �,, �,o, �yyr �y �,�, 2500 2000 ERAA 1500 ■ CGAA 1000 ■ City of Woodbury Adult 500 Athletic Leagues WAA Rec 0 ,y0,'� ,y0,'� ,y0�'� G�,ea` `�,ea` `�,ea` `�,e�'� WAA Boys Travel i ng \��1� \��1� ��1� ��1� . ,y0�'h ,y0�'� ,y0�'� ,LO,'� � WAA Girls Traveling DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 27 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thankyou to the following Vo I I eyba I I survey respondents: » WAATraveling Volleyball CURRENT USAGE » WAA Recreational Volleyball Currently there is unmet demand for additional hours for volleyball. » ERAA Traveling Volleyball Volleyball associations are not projecting much growth and this is in part due to » ERAA Recreational Volleyball limitations on the courts already, including tryouts and cutting players because there is » Woodbury Adult Volleyball not enough space. QUANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES For additional analysis of the quantity of gyms please refer to the"Gymnasiums"section Locations used forVolleyball: after this section. » ISD 833 Due to physical limitations of the gyms,the quantity of gyms available to Volleyball is — Carver Elementary less than Basketball. — Gosswinds School — East Ridge High QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES — Five Oaks Community Respondents seem generally satisfied with the quality of the existing facilities. Church Additional gym spaces with the sleeves for volleyball are desired,especially in gyms that — �ake Middle have higher ceilings. — Oltman Middle — va��ey�rossing�ommunity RECOMMENDATIONS School » Continue to include gyms with new schools. — Woodbury Middle A+B+C » Ensure that new gyms meet height requirements for volleyball. » Explore retrofitting existing gyms for volleyball sleeves. » Explore additional use of middle schools and elementary schools (including new Stillwater elementary school). � � � � � �� , � , � � �� 1 ' 1 1 � 1 � 1 ' 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 ' ' , , � � � �� WoodburyAdultRec Adult 298 48 20 .42 Inadequate 40 .83 -20 WAA Rec Recreational 85 9 30 3.3 Good 30 3.3 0 WAA Competitive Traveling 90 9 22 2.4 Inadequate 30 3.3 -8 ERAA Rec&Travel 190 ZZ No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response 28 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Volleyball 10YearAnnual%Change: •83% Volleyball 10YearAnnual%Change: .57% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: 1.23% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: .83% Volleyball Volleyball ��ouevea�� ou�ea�� ou�ea�� ea��ouevea�� aa0000 issoo 430000 16000 420000 15500 410000 15000 400000 390000 14500 380000 14000 3J0000 13500 360000 �p. ,(� � \' �,t�,\� ^ � \''i� �y'iti 'i ,,�°'� �'sa 13000 �,H � fif� �C'- � ^�'^ �vdg' v°�� v°+� ,�°�" ,A'� vc�' vci�+ vc4�' �C'- v'�' vd'� ,�' ,�'• ,�O'+�• ,O�"y+ ,�0,+� ,0,�• 450 400 350 300 Woodbury Adult Rec 250 200 WAA Rec 150 100 ■ WAA Competitive 50 p ERAA - In House & ,y�, �� ,yp� � � 1 1 Travelling ti° ti° ti° ��ea ��ea �,��a ��a ��1� \�� \�� \��e ,y0,'� ,y0,'� ,y0,'� ,y0,'� DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 29 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Gymnasiums CURRENT USAGE Community Education is by far the biggest user of gymnasium space (57%).After that, gym use is split between School District athletic use (20%),City run athletic use (14%), and non-athletic school use (8%). Other users make up less than 2%of gym use time. The time allocated to city athletic associations (CGAA, ERAA,WAA) is generally allocated as a block to be split between different sports. For all three associations, basketball represents the largest use of hours. Sport Specific Allocations of Gyms W AA I � I I Basketball ERAA ■Volleyball , � Others CGAA L 0.00 2000.00 4000.00 6000.00 8000.00 QUANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES Currently,volleyball has unmet demand for gymnasium space.The gyms are allocated to the City Athletic Associations for division between basketball and volleyball. QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES Upgrades associated with regularly scheduled maintenance are desired,such as resurfacing,especially at the middle schools. Volleyball specific features such as the sleeves for nets are desired in gyms with high ceilings. RECOMMENDATIONS » As new schools are built,ensure they are built with gymnasiums. » To the extent possible, build new school gymnasiums to maximize flexibility and capacity.This could include — Higherceilings — Ensuring volleyball sleeves are induded — Considering more efficient layouts for volleyball sleeves » Explore the potential for gym space as part of any larger City community space that could support City needs for athletics as well as general meeting space and other park and recreation needs. » Continue to maintain gyms at a high quality level. 30 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D G�/C�Yli1dSIUC�YIS 10YearAnnual%Change: .04% G�/C�Yli1dSIUC�YIS 10YearAnnual%Change: -.27% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: .14% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: .43% � GYM USA GYM MN �6l'M USA IJnear�6l'M USA) �6l'M MN IJnear�6l'M MN) 1430000 45000 44000 1420000 43000 1410000 42000 1400000 41000 40000 1390000 39000 1380000 38000 13J0000 3J000 36000 1360000 .i'T � .i� .D� �'r� �r~ �[s�' N� �'rd 35000 ��'\c v� v�'\e � �^\c �v'�' ro°'�� r°�'�4 �r°'� v°'� �"f v'�, �,. �¢,` �,` ��, v�, �,` ry°,O` ry°a, v°,y, ry°�. ■ ISD 833 Sports City Sports OtherSports ■ School Non Sports ■ Municipal Non School Non Sports ■ Community Ed DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 31 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thank you to the following Te n n i s survey respondents: » ERAA Youth Tennis CURRENT USAGE East Ridge Athletic Association Youth Tennis uses the courts at East Ridge High School. The courts are used starting at 6:00 �ocations used forTennis: UANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES » ISD 833 East Ridge High School provides 8 courts at the high school campus.Additional courts — East Ridge High were not identified as a desire by ERAA Youth Tennis,although the growth of the program is limited by available space on the courts. Banks of 8 are also available at Woodbury and Park High Schools. In addition to school courts,there are a large number of courts spread throughout the park system that meet the needs of recreational users. In addition to ERAA Youth Tennis, both Woodbury and Cottage Grove offer lessons through their recreation programs. Based on national standards,the area has a surplus of tennis courts.Shortages are Year 2015 2020 2030 Pop. 113,400 121,200 138,700 � 111� ' �,�� 1 : 1 � � '� � ' '�� 1 1 1 '�� 1 1 1 '�� Tennis Courts 35 9 24 78 2000 57 +21 61 +17 69 +9 largely a localized issue based on access to large banks of courts at certain times. QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES The courts at East Ridge High School are in good shape.The most significant issue experienced by ERAA Youth Tennis is the lack of lighting at the courts. Because the program operates in April, May,September,and October,and the courts are not available until 6:00, practices must be shorter than desired by ERAA. RECOMMENDATIONS » The infrastructure (electric and footings) for lighting is in place at ERHS.Workwith associations to explore costs and funding sources for completing lighting at ERHS. » If additional space is needed for the program to expand,work with associations to utilize other existing courts in the area. » Explore scheduling options to better utilize underused courts in the system. Pickleball Participation P i c kl e ba I I Woodbur Residents Non-Residents While largely recreational, Pickleball is growing rapidly.Woodbury Pickleball Club � plays at Shawnee Park and Cottage Grove is adding pickleball to adult recreation. 38 59 390�o Z°12 y�o�o Played on smaller courts than tennis and with a slightly lowered net,the courts can be dedicated pickleball courts,or"flex"courts with both tennis and pickleball striped and 66 104 adjustable nets. Much of pickleball's appeal is that it is easier to play at all age levels. 390�0 2013 610�o With an aging population,the sport's popularity is anticipated to keep rising. While organized tennis participation is generally rising regionally and nationally,the 65 81 informal pick-up games that utilize neighborhood parks are not occurring as much.This �o�o zosa 560�o decline can be offset by pickleball. » Continue to monitor demand for pickleball and locate tennis courts with low 90 83� utilization rates for potential conversion. 52% zoss 48% Zoo so o so Zoo 32 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Tennis 10YearAnnual%Change: •74% Tennis 10YearAnnual%Change: 1.02% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: .60% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: 2.43% Tennis National Tennis Minnesota �TennlsNaOonal �TennlsMlnnesota IJnear(Tennls Natlonal) Llnear(Tennls Mlnncro�a) 360000 12000 350000 11500 340000 330000 11000 320000 10500 310000 10000 300000 290000 9500 280000 �p. ,,`yQ \' A6 ��1'p'� A� \''i0 �'i'� 'i ,,�°'� �'sa 9000 �,H T ` '4 '4\C T 'C^\C �vdg' v°�'� v°+� ro°'�" �A'� vc¢' vc�j vc�' �C'- v'�' vd'1 ,�' ,�'• �°��• 'Ayy+ �°,'� �°,�• ERAA Youth Tennis 210 200 190 180 170 Limited from expanding by court availability 160 (in one location) ERAA Youth Tennis 150 ti� ti� ti°� a� a� a, a, 'y° 'L° 'L° `�,e `�,� `,�,� G,�,� ��1� ��le ��e \�� ,y0,'� ,y0,'� ,y0,'� ,y0,'� DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 33 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thankyoutothefollowing Wrestling survey respondents: » WAA Wrestling CURRENT USAGE » East Ridge Youth Wrestling Currently the Woodbury Athletic Association and East Ridge Youth Wrestling field youth wrestling teams. UANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES Locations used for Wrestling: The high schools provide wrestling rooms that are generally available in the evenings, » ISD 833 when youth programs desire them.Tournaments can be scheduled in the gymnasiums. — East Ridge High There is no shortage of facilities for youth wrestling. — Woodbury High QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES The high school wrestling rooms provide nice facilities for the youth wrestling programs, and the gymnasiums work well as meet facilities. RECOMMENDATIONS At this time no additional facilities or improvements are needed for the youth wrestling programs. 34 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Wrestl i ng 10 Year Annual%Change: 1.23% �/restl i n g 10 Year Annual%Change: -.27% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: .16% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: 1.39% Wrestling Wrestling �Wruding IJnear�Wrestling) �Wrestling IJnear�Wruding) 290000 8800 280000 8600 2J0000 8400 260000 8200 8000 250000 J800 240000 J600 230000 J400 220000 J200 210000 �p. ,,`yQ \' A6 ��1'p'� A� \''i0 �'i'� 'i ,,�°'� �'sa J000 �,H T ` '4 '4\C T 'C^\C �vdg' v°�'� v°+� ro°'�" �A'� vc¢' vc�j vc�' �C'- v'�' vd'1 ,�' ,�'• �°��• 'Ayy+ �°,'� �°,�• 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 ■ WAA Wrestling 30 20 East Ridge Youth 10 Wrestling 0 ti� ti� ti�` a� a� a� a� ti� ti� ti� �� ,y0,'h ,y0,'� ,y0,'� ,y0,'� DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 35 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Thank you to the following Tra c k a n d F i e I d survey respondents: » ERAA Track and Field CURRENT USAGE » WAA Track and Field Currently the East Ridge Athletic Association Track and Field and Woodbury Athletic Association Track and Field uses Woodbury High School's track and field facilities.WAA also uses Lake Middle School and Woodbury Jr. High for practices. Practices and meets go from April to August for ERAA and May to July for WAA. During the high school track Locations used forTrack: season practices start at 5:00 after the high school's practices. » ISD 833 — Woodbury High QUANTITY NEEDS AND DESIRES — �ake Middle School Woodbury High School's track meets all the needs of the ERAA and WAA for providing — Woodbury�r. High track as well as field events. ERAA would like a dedicated track to"assess and develop" track and field athletes.At times there are conflicts with senior and family walkers in the indoor facilities. ERAA Track and Field would like a clearer use agreement. QUALITY NEEDS AND DESIRES Woodbury High School provides sufficient facilities for the ERAA and WAA track and field programs. Conditions were rated as good.All three high schools have high quality, up to date facilities with all events accommodated.The middle schools have loose surface tracks that provide for additional practice usage.WAA uses these tracks and finds them to be in poor condition after it rains.This is especially an issue when school is still in session and the high school surfaced tracks are not as readily available. Both the WAA and ERAA programs reported difficulties with scheduling as they have to wait until the schools have set their schedules. RECOMMENDATIONS At this time no additional facilities are recommended for track and field.The only potential upgrades would be long term surfacing of one or more middle school tracks if there is significant demand from the schools,or incorporating a rubber surfaced track into a future indoor facility. Clarify scheduling and to the extent possible, allow reservations earlier. „ „ � �� „ � „ � � � , � , � � �� 1 ' 1 1 � 1 � 1 ' 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 1 ' 1 ' ' , , � � � �� ERAATrackand Field Traveling 26 2 6 Inadequate 6 0 WAATrack and Field Rec,Comp,HS 100 2 4.5 Inadequate 6 1.5 36 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Track & Field 10YearAnnual%Change: 1.23% Track & Field 10YearAnnual%Change: -.27% Hs National 5 Year Annual%Change: .16% HS Minnesota 5 Year Annual%Change: 1.39% TF Both National TF Both MN �TF Both Natlonal IJnear�TFBo�hNatlonal) �TFBo�hMN Llnear�TFBothMN) 1100000 35000 1050000 30000 1000000 25000 20000 950000 15000 900000 10000 850000 5000 800000 '1 '�0 's's '�' �p's� '1P 0 ��''�� ' ��' �,��r'�'�� 'o� �.� �.� �� `r �� ''r �'t ry�'' �'�r �' �', �'o, 'Ayy� �y �.�, 2�� 180 160 - 140 120 100 80 ■ WAA Track & Field 60 40 ERAA Track & Field 20 0 titi ti� ti°� a1 a1 a1 a1 'L° 'L° 'L° `�,� �,,�,� �,,�,� �,,�,� \�� \�� \�� \�� ti��h ti�� ti��1 ti�� DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 37 . .; � . � �M ::�. �. .I�{,_ye,4.�: 7�.i r. S. ��;a i �y .r rw�. � 4�4 � ,�i-� -A 1 ]l J' �`;� ,�.f,a.'' ..l �4 ` '�'�„�i`_'t'1'"`�' r1!�y►,+".:•.' . .�A �.f,+�,,,�}µa y '�� xr�� .'`'+`�.. �`r '\ '� . '�f V��.� ♦ _.�{,t. � . ". 'y V�` � :� : A '4. �: ��' ; �{;' : 1 ' , ti � .��. �- .�� 5 ZW j '1. .4. ��' K• �ey,+►� �•^� �,. 1 .} • yi. ,y �q,��,,� ,� � ). �� i , q . R�`�r,4.r�eY#�Y.:� ;+-��. �� :Ya �. ��,�;�`�` �•." 11. � �7. +ti►� l �'` ��:,'.�- Y��'- ��ssf i.�y �;`�'�^ i�� '� y \ p.. ' 1 '�� '�1�.�� r",.� ��" .f �t�. , � r��X�'�� ,�,i-�'� �` ''', ��.�. 7�'� 1+r A ��;. .+i �. -�'��T '� L�, �,�. ,bz�. �a�.��.,�.�V�` . .. . . �� L , i� , ��' -1�� ''. . �...�r �� , x ly'��'�� :�t �. .�� , ,� �; ---- � : y �y�. ,. Y h� �' � . `�j. �.. ' ��y.�� _ �•1�'�f• �;ifr 1� �� 'tF# :�'� �*��(� . ..��17k��'�� v ��i_ -K 1 . '] 7�; !� _ �, J i Y� � 1- � ! ��rY.�� _ � �+� - E • � !11�..��- �� ... ' __ . !�. 'v J il ' • � _ � � . - ; - a- � . �.�_ _. �_-� -� i� � 1rr,t;.�,r �=~` . I � r.r-r."'�; 4{ r'" `' � �rri" - � i� .. - . ��I'_' � .L. _., . �. - .-r-. �"� . � ri .IY � '�)..� � I� I - r-* � ��` r- �-rt; � ,r � � '� r' . � ��yT- --- � - . . _� '.�-- .-" ! +" � - �--�r f, .`� �--�_�_-�—�-'. f� �y,� , f,��,�'�i rr ��.; i � , -; , ��"T'� �,}.- :r�i�rj" j_ :�!*"--- i � 1...,_� ;,',r � . ��.��, \ � �-+y�"'� --.��-::,Ti-'-i�._�.��•.;-"'-'�.ir,'" � '.Tf�i, � " ,1�'y+`P�'��,,,� -- . - - - _- � �� .� . . � �1� . � i.i_� .�� , .��'„� i �.�.'rr'1�} �--r1 .- +�, ,�.�-� � � I � !-'� .� r--1-�lyi f. '�' ��ti � �~�' �y„� �j�� 'I'��7,+'Y� I : !-1;r yl = . �r"'r� �� I.x ': �=�� _�� _— __ 'y " _ _ � ' � .�' � " � �w � ' . �" }r��- `� . . . -. � • , �"i�i " .. -- ' �� -� " ��•a�� ' �' � ,��` �,�"y:- `��- r+ '..� r`'�r�' ._--' -/� '�--_ _ �- - f �L � : r �. � • Recommendations 38 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study � RAFT ��'9�15 'D- Recommendations The following list is a collection of the recommendations noted in the sport-by-sport needs assessment chapter. Timing This Needs Assessment provides recommendations based on identified needs and desires of Woodbury,Cottage Grove, ISD 833,and athletic associations.These recommendations are not all immediately implementable.A timeline is identified as part of the recommendations table. Many of the higher cost recommendations may take longer to come to fruition. For the purposes of this plan the following terminology is used: » Ongoing: Check in with users regularly,ensure new facilities are incorporated when appropriate and possible » Short: 0-5 years, Planned to be completed by 2020 » Long: S+Years, May take longer than 2020 to complete implementation, used more for higher cost recommendations. Projects may be completed before 2020 if the right opportunities are present earlier. � � �, � �� Work to improve scheduling and field use efficiencies as well as flexibility across School District and City facilities. » All » Ongoing Convert 60'fields to flex 60'-75'fields where feasible » Baseball » Short » Softball Improve conditions of baseball fields,especially at°second tier"fields » Baseball » Short » Softball Coordinate with scheduling to determine the potential for an additional time slot at 60;75;and 90'ballfields if they » Baseball » Short were lighted » Softball Light additional 75'and 90'fields and explore the potential for lighting 60'fields » Baseball » Long » Softball Provide 2-3 75'90'flex fields in the southern part of the district » Baseball » Long Add 3-4 full sized multi-purpose fields » Lacrosse » Short » Football Explore potential for lit artificial turf field » Lacrosse » Long » Football Add 6-8 full sized soccer fields » Soccer » Short-Long for full implementation Continue to monitor and upgrade gyms as needed » Basketball » Ongoing » Volleyball Continue to include volleyball appropriate gyms in new schools » Basketball » Ongoing » Volleyball Explore retrofitting existing gyms for volleyball sleeves » Volleyball » Short Explore lighting at ERHSTennis Courts » Tennis » Long Coordinate additional space for ERAA Youth Tennis within existing system if necessary » Tennis » Short Monitor demand of pickleball relative to tennis and consider conversion of additional neighborhood park tennis » Tennis » Ongoing courts ifdemand merits. » Pickleball MonitorWrestlingtoseeifadditionalneedsarise » Wrestling » Ongoing Long term exploration of surfacing for one or more middle school tracks » Track » Long DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 39 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Funding Sources The strategies/tools below are available to the to the community for the financing of athletic facilities.The Cities and School District are responsible for selecting the appropriate financial tools for the acquisition,construction,and maintenance of facilities. NOTES ON REPLACEMENT COSTS Understanding the life cycle of different features and budgeting to replace them is very important. Because some funding sources are only available for new capital costs,Cities and School Districts must prepare to replace high cost items. For example: a typical artificial turf field costs $1,000,000 to install. It will provide about 10 years worth of use (albeit at a higher quantity and quality of use). In addition to regular maintenance costs, at the end of ten years significant parts of the field need replacement,which could cost another $600,000. In the right settings where high quality,consistent surfaces are needed,artificial turf does make sense, but communities should understand the long term costs of any piece of recreation infrastructure and prepare a strategy to pay for maintenance and replacement costs in addition to the initial capital cost. PARK DEDICATION Many cities use these fees to fund park projects or obtain land for parks.The funds must be spent in a way that provides benefit for or mitigates additional demand caused by new development. Because athletic facilities largely serve a community wide demand, development throughout the community can help fund the athletic park.These funds are only available for acquisition and capital improvements and cannot be put towards maintenance or operations. GENERALFUND A portion of money from the general fund may be dedicated to the construction of athletic facilities. VOTER APPROVED LEVIES The Cities and School District can hold a voter referendum to pass a levy that will be added to property taxes. RECREATIONAL FACILITY BONDS These bonds allow cities to acquire, lease,equip,or maintain land, buildings,and other recreation facilities, including athletic facilities and related parking facilities. (MN Statutes,section 471.191) VOTER APPROVED BONDS General obligation bonds for capital improvements are another tool that the City may use to finance a new facility. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS The City may use special assessments to pay for the athletic facility.These costs are assessed to property owners to recapture the benefit measured in the increase in property value.The assessments can finance almost any park improvements.As a community asset,the assessment could be spread out throughout the community. (Minnesota Statutes,Chapter 429) SCHOOL BONDING Independent School District 833 may include athletic facilities as a part of bonding associated with school improvements. 40 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D GRANTS A number of grants exist for athletic facilities,athletics organizations,and active living. The Cities and School District should determine which grants are suitable and worth pursuing for the facility.Some of these grants are not allowed to be used for fields, but might be available for equipment or may be of interest to athletic organizations in the study area. (see table below) „ �� „ �� 1 1' 1 Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission Grants Amateur $10,000-235,000 Yes US Soccer Foundation Grants Soccer Up to$200,000 Yes Minnesota Youth Soccer Association(MYSA)Recreation Grant Soccer $1,000-2,500 No Minnesota Youth Soccer Association(MYSA)Field Goal Grant Soccer $500-3,500 Yes Soccer Start Program(U.S.Soccer/MYSA) Soccer No Soccer Association for Youth USA Grants Soccer Yes Fields for Kids-MN Twins Base/Softball $1,000-10,000 Yes CompetetiveYouth Baseball/Softball Grant Program Base/Softball $500-2,000 No General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Sports/Health $10,000 No Finish Line Youth Foundation Sports/Health Based on needs Yes Responsible Sports Sports/Health $2,500-5,000 No Carol M White Physical Education Grant PE No NRPA Partnerships Health Women's Sports Foundation Grants Women's NFL Grassroots Grant Field Program Football $50,000-200,000 Yes MLB Baseball Tomorrow Fund Baseball Average:$39,000 Yes USTennisAssnPublicFacilityAssistanceGrant Tennis $4,000-50,000 Yes ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTIONS Organizations that will use the facility may also be a part of funding a new facility. By including organization based contributions,there will also be a sense of ownership for the fields, leading to a higher level of care. SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorships are another way to raise funds for an athletic facility outside of public financing. Examples could include naming rights for a stadium or complex or advertising space within a stadium or complex. Nearby businesses could be solicited for sponsorships,especially health care groups and those that will benefit from advertising to tournament visitors such as restaurants, hotels,gas stations,and attractions. PARTNERSHIPS The School District and Cities already work well together,as evidenced by this needs assessment.The group may want to formalize more partnerships or explore additional partnerships with other recreation providers such as the YMCA, private facilities,or the county. CORPORATE DONATIONS Many times,corporations have funds set aside for community improvement projects or are willing to contribute to improve a community in order to recruit and retain a workforce in a location. VENDOR FINANCING Some vendors of bigger ticket items such as lighting or artificial turf offer financing, including leasing programs.These terms should be considered against other options. DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 41 RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Funding for Maintenance & Operations USER FEES/LEASE FEES Because athletic organizations are the major users of an athletic facility, many cities and schools implement user fees or lease fees for their facilities. High cost facilities often charge a user fee,as is the case for Bielenberg's indoor facilities. USER CARE Another way to manage maintenance costs is to require user groups to manage much of the maintenance.This could include mowing,striping, raking,and garbage collection. The Cities and School District may set up agreements with users to qualify the level of care that is required to maintain high quality fields. GENERALFUND Because a facility will serve a large portion of the population directly for participants and indirectly for businesses supporting tournament visitors,the general fund is a logical source of funding. If additional work is placed on the parks and recreation or facilities departments,their budgets must change to reflect that increased load. SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING LEVY In addition to capital bonding,the school district can also levy for operating expenses. This may help pay for some of the maintenance costs. LEASING Many vendors that have leasing options include maintenance as part of the lease.This should be considered when compared to other maintenance options. 42 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study DRAFT 10•9•7 S RAFT �0.9•'►5 D DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 43 � ,�� '�*�•�5 . ��µ -R �►� • � � . � ,�,._..�..�..� �� r. � � — . . ��'�"'��.« r_ �- .M,.�..�___._-._..K-, '._ . �.., 1 _ - _�,._�_�_...._ _�._. _ �._ �~ �° .....r..�"'�"'�M.- -- � � _ ` . � � - ' � � .._ _ �� .� ' ..' � ��.T • '_ ` - -."' • . . � - • , . . _ .� •� '/ ' w ` ~ • � _ ,�." "" ' � ,f . � . f �. . . � �. � r �-. .� f. . �y �� __ .- ._ • _ . � � �.?�''� -� ~�w� l�� . • - , - :� � 3 --- , - -s .« y +� I � �w w . �� . .'�` . ,""' `. q •� . . w�.r .. ' � y . • Appendix 44 South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study RAFT �0.9•'►5 D Field I nventory Survey Responses Upcoming Soccer Dimension Changes DRAFT 10•9•7 S South Washington County Athletic Facilities Study 45