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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05.aPARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER Tom Barnard JANUARY, 2012 The Minnesota Photography Club held its monthly meeting at the LAAC on Thursday, January 5. The Downtown Lakeville Business Association will hold its meetings at the LAAC for 2012. The first meeting of the new year was Wednesday, January 11. Heartbeat Dance Studio rehearsed on January 13 and performed its recital on Saturday, January 14. A local women’s sorority held a social in the lower level on Sunday, January 15. On January 18 the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council held training for arts center directors and artists from the seven-county metro area in the LAAC theater. Noah Hoehn performed on Saturday, January 21. UCare held an informational meeting about Medicare in the LAAC theater on Monday, January 23. Children’s Castle Theatre opened its two-weekend production of Peter Pan on Friday, January 27. 2012201220112011 LAACRentalLAACRental January Attendance 3452,4081,036 1270 Combined January Attendance 2,753 2,306 All 2012 Previous Months 000 0 Total 2012 Attendance to Date 3452,4081,036 1,270 Combined 2012 Attendance to Date 2,753 2,306 UPCOMING The Elvis tribute concert by Travis LeDoyt is scheduled for February 4 at Lakeville South High School. Vocalist Jenn Alexander is performing on February 11. th Ole and Lena’s 50 Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal is on stage February 18. The opening performance of the coffee concert series is scheduled for February 19 with a performance by The Wolfgang. Page 1 of 4 PARK MAINTENANCE John Hennen JANUARY, 2012 Monthly Precipitation Total: 6.5” snow Administration Continued with planning of Heritage Center construction project Worked with Engineering Department regarding trail reconstruction projects for 2012 Maintenance of Buildings, Park Facilities & General Grounds Repaired fencing in system Removed sections of fencing by sidewalk at Parkview Park Sanitation duties Installed shovel holders on field drags Installed hand dryers at Antlers Park Removed holiday lights from downtown Drilled inspection holes in Valley Lake to determine ice depth for Ice Fishing Contest Staff attended Northern Green Expo Completed Right to Know training Completed driver fatigue training Delivered lift to the Arts Center for lighting repairs Completed snow removal operations from events totaling 6.5” of snow Loaded and hauled wood chips to Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course Repaired bleachers throughout system Landscaping / Forestry / Flowers Completed tree trimming operations in District 3 Completed measurements of planting beds throughout system Removed trees at Hypointe and Antlers Parks Signs Installed signage at Fairfield Park bridge Rink Maintenance Continued ice building operations Commenced night shift cleaning crew Opened all rink sites and set out hockey goals/boards Installed ice shavings from ice arenas on bare spots on outdoor hockey rinks Rink maintenance Special Events Cleaned/flooded rinks at McGuire in preparation for special hockey event Prepared Valley Lake Park for Ice Fishing Contest UPCOMING Commence seasonal hiring process Page 2 of 4 RECREATION Patty Dexter / Dan Brettschneider JANUARY, 2012 Process has started for the scheduling of fields for spring/summer use Staff will be processing camps and tournament requests Staff submitted request for printing quotes for summer brochure Programs # OF DATEPROGRAMPARTICIPANTS Winter Session Discount Tickets – Nickelodeon Universe 81/3hr+90/5hr Winter/SpringBrochure Ads 4 Jan.-March Learn to Skate 237 Jan. 3-Feb. 9 Water Aerobics 2 Jan. 6-Feb. 2 Adult Dance Lessons 9 Jan. 13 Elmo Makes Music Tickets 39 Jan. 21 Beginning Beekeeping 16 LEAGUES WinterBasketball 11teams WinterDodgeball12teams WinterVolleyball 34teams UPCOMING Special Event–Youth Ice Fishing Contest Staff preparing for wind-down of warming houses/rinks Manage the winter athletic league season Page 3 of 4 SENIOR CENTER Linda Walter JANUARY, 2012 Jan. 12, 19, 26 – Wood Carving Classes were introduced. Three people attended and they all signed up for more classes in February. Jan. 17 – Genealogy Presentation; 24 attended. It went over so well that we are planning on offering a monthly class. Jan. 31 – Zumba Gold Introduction; 25 ladies attended. An oil painting class was introduced and nine people signed up. All programs and classes have steady attendance. It is still difficult to fill buses for trips, even when we offer them to other centers. 20 new members during this time period. Total membership is 1,124. UPCOMING Feb. 7 – Zumba Gold classes begin Feb. 12 – Belgian Waffle Breakfast Feb. 24 – Creative Writing Class special program, “Music and Musings” Page 4 of 4 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER Tom Barnard FEBRUARY, 2012 The Minnesota Photography Club held its monthly meeting at the LAAC on Thursday, February 2. Children’s Castle Theatre closed its two-weekend production of Peter Pan on the weekend of February 3-5. Erik Peacock rented the lower level for a women’s health seminar on Saturday, Feb. 4. Travis LeDoyt presented an Elvis tribute concert on Saturday, February 4. The event was co-sponsored by Lakeville Rotary and the LAAC. The DLBA’s February meeting was held at the LAAC on Wednesday, February 8. Ballet Royale of Minnesota performed for An Evening of Art and Dance on Friday, February 10. Jenn Alexander held a concert on Saturday, February 11. th Ole and Lena’s 50 Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal was presented on Saturday, February 18. The first concert of the 2012 Highview Hills Coffee Concert Series was presented Sunday, February 19, featuring the WolfGang. John Kline rented the theater for a volunteer recognition program on Thursday, February 23. One Book One Lakeville presented author Matthew Sanford and singer Leslie Ball on Saturday, February 25. The Wizard of Oz at Giant Step Theatre presented ten performances of its version of Lakeville North High School February 11-20. The gallery art exhibit this month was Holly Stone, a new instructor at the LAAC. 2012201220112011 LAACRentalLAACRental February Attendance 4,6031,9673,740 1536 Combined February Attendance 6,570 5,276 All 2012 Previous Months 3452,4081,036 1,270 Total 2012 Attendance to Date 4,9484,3754,776 2,806 Combined 2012 Attendance to Date 9,323 7,582 UPCOMING Award-winning a cappella vocal band, Home Free, is performing on March 10. Locklin Road, an Irish-vocal band will be performing on St. Patty’s Day. The second in the coffee concert series, Vecchione/Erdahl Duo, is scheduled for Mar. 18. Page 1 of 4 PARK MAINTENANCE John Hennen FEBRUARY, 2012 Monthly Precipitation Total: 5.5” snow Administration Accepted quotes and executed contract for elevator maintenance service at Arts Center Accepted quotes and executed contract for portable restroom service Continued with planning of Heritage Center construction project Obtained quotes for the purchase of capital outlay items Maintenance of Buildings, Park Facilities & General Grounds Hauled wood chips to Kenwood Middle School for placement on Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course Cleared trees and vegetation at Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course Designed/constructed bridge for Hole #5 at Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course Inspected and repaired picnic tables/bleachers throughout system Cleaned and removed unusable items from Ritter ELC building Constructed form for fishing pier anchors Sanitation duties Made repairs/improvements to Kubota sprayer and 300-gallon sprayer Inspected eye-wash stations/fire extinguishers at CMF Prepared Rolling Oaks and Dakota Heights warming houses for rental storage Painted barrels and stored at old Public Works Painted interior of warming houses as needed Repaired fencing at Bunker, Meadows and Casperson Parks Landscaping / Forestry / Flowers Removed dead trees at Lynwood, Cedar Highlands, Dakota Heights and Antlers Parks Removed dead trees/excess vegetation in SE corner of woods by Galaxie Liquor Store Trimmed trees in District 3 with bucket truck per list Rink Maintenance Rink maintenance when possible Cleaned Highview and Greenridge portable warming houses and prepared for removal Disconnected electrical from portable warming houses Special Events Cleaned up Valley Lake Park after Fishing Tournament Preparations for Senior Center Waffle Breakfast UPCOMING Accept/review applications for seasonal employment Page 2 of 4 RECREATION Patty Dexter / Dan Brettschneider FEBRUARY, 2012 Special Event–Youth Ice Fishing Contest Winter Ritter-Fest cancelled due to lack of snow Staff preparing for wind-down of warming houses/rinks Manage the winter athletic league season Programs # OF DATEPROGRAMPARTICIPANTS Winter Session Discount Tickets – Nickelodeon Universe 102/3hr+115/5hr Jan.-March Learn to Skate 237 Jan. 3-Feb. 9 Water Aerobics 2 Jan. 6-Feb. 2 Adult Dance Lessons 9 Feb. 10-Mar. 2 Adult Dance Lessons 6 Feb. 4 Ice Fishing Contest 425 Feb. 4 Rodeo Tickets 23 Feb. 10 Little Sweetheart Dance 28 Feb. 18 Backyard Maple Syrup 8 LEAGUES WinterBasketball 11teams WinterDodgeball12teams WinterVolleyball 34teams UPCOMING Summer Brochure—registrations available online March 5, mailed to residents March 24 Staff accepting applications for summer staff—deadline is March 23 Page 3 of 4 SENIOR CENTER Linda Walter FEBUARY, 2012 Feb. 1 – St. Paul Hotel High Tea & Ice Sculpture Trip. The high tea was delicious, but the ice sculptures were water puddles! Feb. 10 – Rolf Erdahl Music Education class. The first of five sessions was very much enjoyed by those who attended. Feb. 12 – Belgian Waffle Breakfast. Served 496 people and profited $2,000, which was approximately $150 more than last year’s spring breakfast. Feb. 24 – “Music and Musings.” The Creative Writing class hosted a tea to introduce its newly published book, entitled “Our Pastiche for All Seasons.” Zumba Gold classes – what a workout! Approximately 20 women are taking the class. All of our exercise classes are going strong. The new fitness class held at Highview Hills is much appreciated by our members. Four are presently taking this new class. Heart Restart CPR program was held, with 15 members attending. Tax assistance appointments are filled. We have three volunteers working on taxes. 14 new members during this time period. Total membership is 1,139. UPCOMING March 9 – Music Education “Mozart, the Boy Genius” March 13 – Roundabout Confusion Seminar Organizational meetings for the following programs: March 21 – Men’s golf o March 22 – Women’s golf o April 10 – Beginners biking o April 12 – Health Angels biking o Page 4 of 4