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ITEM #3.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 17, 1998
Minutes of the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held
November 17, 1998.
PRESENT: Committee Chair Greg Kopischke; Committee Members Tina Rankin
and Royal Bakke; Park & Recreation Director Randy Johnson; and
Recreation Supervisor Sandy Wagner.
ABSENT: Charlie Maus, Tiffani Anglin, Russ DeFauw, and John DiRico.
ITEM #1.
Due to the lack of a Committee quorum, no formal meeting was held.
Informal discussion of agenda items began at 6:40 p.m.
ITEM #4.A.
New Business - 1999 Fee Schedule - Family Aquatic Center.
Mr. Johnson reviewed the pool fee survey information included with the
meeting agenda packet. Staff based their proposals for the Apple Valley
Family Aquatic Center on the Pipestone and St. Louis Park models. One
item learned from St. Louis Park is that they undervalued their season
pass at $27, which caused many problems with long lines, etc. Committee
was asked to keep in mind that the comparison sheet is not completely
comparable for price structures. Some of the facilities are not state
of the art, as Apple Valley will be, and several of them are older
facilities with older price structures.
After reviewing the November 12, 1998 memo included in the Committee
packet, Mr. Johnson asked for Committee input from those present
regarding the proposed pricing structure for the Apple Valley Aquatic
Center. He cautioned about those requests from non-residents that live
very near the pool, who will want to purchase the punch pass at resident
rates.
Sandy Wagner explained that the proposed daily admission price is based
on the comparable entertainment costs such as a movie theater ticket and
Redwood outdoor pool admission. She also stated that the nice thing
about the punch card is that it does not give the impression of
automatic admission like a membership would.
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Tina Rankin questioned the facility access availability for larger
families because of admission costs. Randy Johnson assured her that
staff is willing to work with those people in need on a case by case
basis. There are also scholarship funds available if necessary.
Committee members present were supportive of the proposed pricing
structure as presented by staff.
ITEM #5.A.
Old Business - Verbal Update re: Valleywood Season Pass.
Staff took the Committee’s recommendation to City Council in November.
After review of the information, Council decided to skip all of the fee
increments and proceed directly to the 50% increase rate for the 1999
non-resident season passes.
ITEM #6.
Other.
Mr. Johnson gave a quick review/update on the Bond projects:
Family Aquatic Center is almost completed. Construction crews are currently
working on the mechanical parts. The pool has already been filled once for
testing purposes.
Teen Center should be open late December.
Apple Valley Community Center Gymnasium Expansion looks like it should be
completed by late January. Walls are up and concrete is being poured.
Construction crews are currently working on the electrical.
26 Playgrounds are installed, but approximately 10-15 have finish work to be
done, such as timber edgings and resilient surface for accessibility. Park
Maintenance crews will be working on these in the spring.
Pathway overlays, tennis court resurfacing and backstops were also covered
with the Bond.
ITEM #7.
Adjourn.
There being no further items, discussion was completed at 7:10 p.m.
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