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Home My WebLink AboutItem 05.dPARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER MAY, 2012 • Roger Kubes and the Music Staff studio held a recital on Tuesday, May 1. • Minnesota Photography Club held its monthly meeting at the LAAC on Thursday, May 3. • LSHS Now and Then Singers held its annual Cabaret Review on May 4 and 5. • The Jeannene Simonson Piano Studio held a recital on Sunday, May 6. • Lorie Line performed at the LAAC on May 8 as part of her spring tour. • The Downtown Lakeville Business Association held its May meeting at LAAC on May 9. • Journey Montessori held its spring program on Wednesday, May 9. • The Lakeville Senior Center held an informational meeting about the Heritage Center on Thursday, May 10. • LSHS Art Department held a reception for the graduating seniors' gallery exhibit on Thursday, May 10. • Ole and Lena 's 50 Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal was performed on Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12. • The final coffee concert of the Highview Hills series was performed on Sunday, May 14, featuring Adam Kuenzel, Minnesota Orchestra's principal flute. • The Taste of Lakeville was held Thursday, May 17. • Signs of Love was performed on Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19. • Ballet Royale Minnesota gave a spring recital on Sunday, May 20. • Bonnie Neuman's piano students gave a recital on Tuesday, May 22. • The ALC held a lyceum for students on Wednesday, May 23. • In the Company of Kids held its preschool graduation on Thursday, May 24. • The ALC held its graduation ceremony and reception on Thursday, May 31. Tom Barnard UPCOMING • The upcoming art gallery exhibit is by a group of artists featuring original botanical art. The exhibit will run July 5- September 16. • The Arts Center Pan -O -Prog events include Picnic & Puppets on July 5 followed by the annual talent show on July 7. • Prairie Fire Children's Theater second camp for the summer is Alice In Wonderland with performances on July 20 -21. Page 1 of 4 2012 LAAC 2012 Rental 2011 LAAC 2011 Rental May Attendance 432 5,746 1,026 4290 Combined May Attendance 6,178 5,316 All 2012 Previous Months 7,195 7,867 7,141 5,277 Total 2012 Attendance to Date 7,627 13,613 8,167 9,567 Combined 2012 Attendance to Date 21,240 17,734 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER MAY, 2012 • Roger Kubes and the Music Staff studio held a recital on Tuesday, May 1. • Minnesota Photography Club held its monthly meeting at the LAAC on Thursday, May 3. • LSHS Now and Then Singers held its annual Cabaret Review on May 4 and 5. • The Jeannene Simonson Piano Studio held a recital on Sunday, May 6. • Lorie Line performed at the LAAC on May 8 as part of her spring tour. • The Downtown Lakeville Business Association held its May meeting at LAAC on May 9. • Journey Montessori held its spring program on Wednesday, May 9. • The Lakeville Senior Center held an informational meeting about the Heritage Center on Thursday, May 10. • LSHS Art Department held a reception for the graduating seniors' gallery exhibit on Thursday, May 10. • Ole and Lena 's 50 Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal was performed on Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12. • The final coffee concert of the Highview Hills series was performed on Sunday, May 14, featuring Adam Kuenzel, Minnesota Orchestra's principal flute. • The Taste of Lakeville was held Thursday, May 17. • Signs of Love was performed on Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19. • Ballet Royale Minnesota gave a spring recital on Sunday, May 20. • Bonnie Neuman's piano students gave a recital on Tuesday, May 22. • The ALC held a lyceum for students on Wednesday, May 23. • In the Company of Kids held its preschool graduation on Thursday, May 24. • The ALC held its graduation ceremony and reception on Thursday, May 31. Tom Barnard UPCOMING • The upcoming art gallery exhibit is by a group of artists featuring original botanical art. The exhibit will run July 5- September 16. • The Arts Center Pan -O -Prog events include Picnic & Puppets on July 5 followed by the annual talent show on July 7. • Prairie Fire Children's Theater second camp for the summer is Alice In Wonderland with performances on July 20 -21. Page 1 of 4 PARK MAINTENANCE John Hennen MAY, 2012 Monthly Precipitation Total: 6.85" rain Administration • Continued to work with consultant on Kenrick Avenue Trail /Marion Loop extension • Coordinated Drop -off Day Collection Event • Continued with coordination of Heritage Center construction project • Hired seasonal employees • Prepared 2013 and 2014 General Fund Budget Maintenance of Buildings, Park Facilities & General Grounds • Completed building inspections • Installed flags throughout system • Started water fountain at Park Plaza and drinking fountains within system • Repaired fencing at Jaycee and Ritter Farm Parks and Antlers Fishing Pier • Delivered ice resurfacer from arenas to Lonsdale for service • Seeded around Vets Memorial site sitting rocks • Installed bollards and signs on North Creek Trail • Infield grading at Aronson Park • Constructed new cistern door at Ritter ELC • Installed second set of baskets at Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course /moved #4 and #17 tee boxes • Stained Antlers Shelter A • Assisted with speaker installation at Miracle Field • Installed 18 new recycling containers in system • Installed Lakeville logo on Jaycee Park ID sign and new beach signs at all beaches • Installed additional sand to beach at Valley Lake near concrete curb Turf- related Maintenance • Started irrigation systems; completed boulevard mowing operations; fertilized area per list; slit - seeded pleasure rink sites /park areas per list Athletic Fields • Scalped /striped fields Landscaping/Forestry/Flowers • Planted bare root trees in nursery and two B &B Maple trees at Valley Lake Park • Prepared soil in beds for flower planting /watered flowers at Vets Memorial • Removed downed trees in system Trails • Cut out and sprayed roots on trail east side of Kensington Boulevard south of 205 • Patched trail sections at NW corner of Kenyon and 185 and both ends of Greenway Boardwalk • Cut out Willows and patched 192 Street north of LNHS Special Events • Prepared for Drop -off Day, Ironman Bike Ride, Taste of Lakeville and Valley Lake /Parkview fundraiser events STS • Assisted with fence tear down at LAAC from Taste of Lakeville event; weed - whipped high profile parks; removed seed blanket netting at Aronson; leveled new fibar in playgrounds; installed wood chips on conservation trails and weed - whipped as necessary; spread wood chips at KTDGC at new target locations UPCOMING • Best Buy Soccer Tournament preparation Page 2 of 4 DATE PROGRAM # OF PARTICIPANTS Summer Session Discount Tickets — Nickelodeon Universe 54/3hr +64/5hr Summer Brochure Ads 16 Mar -May Learn to Skate 160 May Tennis 6 May Adult Golf 14 May 5 SORR Amazing Race 10 May 6, 20 Bird Banding 14 May 9 -30 (wed) Tiny Tots Turf Soccer 20 May 12 Morel Mania 15 LEAGUES Summer Softball Co -Rec 27 teams Summer Softball Men's 18 teams Summer Sand Volleyball 22 teams RECREATION MAY, 2012 • Staff working on Pan -O -Prog events • Staff finalizing seasonal hiring /paperwork • Staff finalizing adult volleyball leagues /schedules Programs Patty Dexter / Dan Brettschneider UPCOMING • Staff conducting orientation for seasonal staff • Summer programs kick -off • Staff monitoring adult leagues and field usage Page 3 of 4 SENIOR CENTER MAY, 2012 UPCOMING • June 5 — Informational meeting with Kids 'n Kinship representative • June 8 — last of 5- series Music Education classes presented by Rolf Erdahl • June 12 — Proper Medication Disposal Seminar • June 14 — Open Studio Watercolor Class at Antlers Park • June 15 — DriveWell Presentation by Courage Center • June 22 — Presentation of Courage Center Services Page 4 of 4 Linda Walter • May 4 — Seminar on "What Papers to Keep" • May 16 — Bingo with Small Wonders Preschool — 12 children came and 15 seniors helped with the event • May 18 — Shredding Event — 1,267 pounds of paper were shredded • May 22 — Defense Class — Lakeville Police Officer Sandy Thoeny presented the class • May 31 — Knights of Columbus lasagna dinner • 10 new members during this time period. Total membership is 1,178.