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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05.cPARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER Tom Barnard JUNE, 2012 • The LAAC theater was rented for a wedding on June 2 • Carolyn Resinger hosted two piano recitals in the theater on June 3 • Children's Castle Theatre held auditions for Cinderella on June 4 and 5 • Becky Sherman hosted an opening reception for her gallery exhibit of photos from her travels • On June 6 the Minnesota Online High School held its graduation ceremony and reception • UCare Insurance held a seminar for senior citizens on Monday, June 13 • The Downtown Lakeville Business Association held its June meeting on Wed., June 13 • A babysitting training clinic was held in the LAAC classroom on Wednesday, June 13 • The Minnesota Association of Community Theatres held its FAST Fest, a play festival involving community theaters from ten Minnesota communities on Saturday, June 16 • Prairie Fire Children's Theatre opened a week -long camp on Monday, June 18, culminating in a public presentation of Robin Hood on June 22 and 23 • The Minnesota School of Business held graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 21 • The Minnesota School of Beauty held graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 27 • Summer art programs kicked off on June 18 with a pottery camp and a nature painting camp UPCOMING • Prairie Fire Theatre is performing Alice In Wonderland on July 20 and 21 • Cactus Willie, Boxcar Bob & The Drifter will return to the Arts Center on July 28 for a country bluegrass performance • Expressions will open The Odd Couple on August 10 Page 1 of 4 2012 LAAC 2012 Rental 2011 LAAC 2011 Rental June Attendance 1,089 1,203 4,432 2,011 Combined June Attendance 2,292 6,443 All 2012 Previous Months 7,627 13,613 8,167 9,567 Total 2012 Attendance to Date 8,716 14,816 12,599 11,578 Combined 2012 Attendance to Date 23,532 24,177 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER Tom Barnard JUNE, 2012 • The LAAC theater was rented for a wedding on June 2 • Carolyn Resinger hosted two piano recitals in the theater on June 3 • Children's Castle Theatre held auditions for Cinderella on June 4 and 5 • Becky Sherman hosted an opening reception for her gallery exhibit of photos from her travels • On June 6 the Minnesota Online High School held its graduation ceremony and reception • UCare Insurance held a seminar for senior citizens on Monday, June 13 • The Downtown Lakeville Business Association held its June meeting on Wed., June 13 • A babysitting training clinic was held in the LAAC classroom on Wednesday, June 13 • The Minnesota Association of Community Theatres held its FAST Fest, a play festival involving community theaters from ten Minnesota communities on Saturday, June 16 • Prairie Fire Children's Theatre opened a week -long camp on Monday, June 18, culminating in a public presentation of Robin Hood on June 22 and 23 • The Minnesota School of Business held graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 21 • The Minnesota School of Beauty held graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 27 • Summer art programs kicked off on June 18 with a pottery camp and a nature painting camp UPCOMING • Prairie Fire Theatre is performing Alice In Wonderland on July 20 and 21 • Cactus Willie, Boxcar Bob & The Drifter will return to the Arts Center on July 28 for a country bluegrass performance • Expressions will open The Odd Couple on August 10 Page 1 of 4 PARK MAINTENANCE JUNE, 2012 Volunteer Projects • Tree Trust commenced work on Klamath Trail retaining wall • Prepared site, materials and tools to stain Bunker Hill warming house by volunteers • Lighthouse volunteer group picked up litter at Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course Administration • Completed seasonal staff orientation • Continued with coordination of Heritage Center construction project • Prepared and planned for P -O -P events Maintenance of Buildings, Park Facilities & General Grounds • Storm clean -up on streets, boulevards and parks • Prepared volleyball courts for league play • Created drop -off zone at Miracle Field pedestrian ramp • Completed repairs per MN OSHA list • Painted over graffiti in 175 Street tunnel; cleaned graffiti in Dodd Boulevard tunnel • Completed flail mowing for events at Ritter and Casperson Parks • Repaired swing at Kenmore Park • Pressure washed shelters • Installed mulch in planting beds at Aronson Park Vets site and LNHS /Antlers Park ID sign • Pulled fishing piers back due to high water • Repaired wash -out at Aronson softball Field #8 and irrigation leak at Quigley -Sime • Sampled beach water • Completed rough cut mowing operations throughout system Athletic Fields • Fertilized athletic decks; scalped athletic fields • Laid out soccer fields for Best Buy Tournament Landscaping/Forestry/Flowers • Watered trees per list and flowers at Veterans site • Removed dead trees from Village Creek, Parkview, Valley Lake and Hypointe Parks Trails • Removed downed trees at Ritter Park trails • Cut back willows along trails and treated with Garlan • Installed sections of Bio- barrier on 195 Street and Klamath Trail • Trimmed /sprayed Round -up around light poles, posts and other areas on CR 50 Signs • Removed /installed way- finding sign west of downtown to north side of trail • Installed eight handicap signs at King Park for Miracle Field Special Events • Prepared old Ace Hardware store for Eyes of Freedom STS • Cleaned old Ace Hardware building for P -O -P event; installed mulch /plants at North Park rain garden; installed mulch in balance of rain gardens within City; installed fibar in playgrounds per list; weed - whipped /trimmed back trails at Zweber Woods, Cherryview Conservation and Raven Lake Page 2 of 4 John Hennen Monthly Precipitation Total: 8.8" rain DATE PROGRAM # OF PARTICIPANTS Summer Session Discount tickets — Nickelodeon Universe 83/3hr +84/5hr Summer Brochure ads 16 June -July Just for Girls 50 June -July Kamp Kermit 75 June -July Tiny Tots Turf Soccer 49 June -Aug Cheer America 28 June -Aug Learn to Skate 74 June 5 Runners Gate 1 June 29 Horsin' Around 8 June Golf at Boulder 4 June Golf, Jr. at Crystal 21 June Golf, Jr. at Heritage 61 June Tennis 56 June Archery 31 June Ritter- Nature Programs 32 June Sports Unlimited 93 LEAGUES Summer Softball Co -Rec 27 teams Summer Softball Men's 18 teams Summer Sand Volleyball 22 teams RECREATION JUNE, 2012 • Staff working on Pan -O -Prog events • Summer programs kick -off • Staff finalizing adult volleyball leagues /schedules Programs Patty Dexter / Dan Brettschneider UPCOMING • Staff continues to monitor summer programs • Start preparing fall brochure Page 3 of 4 SENIOR CENTER JUNE, 2012 Linda Walter • June 8 - Seniors enjoyed the final session of our music education series, presented by Rolf Erdahl • June 21 - Over 85 members attended Steve Michaud's farewell spaghetti dinner • 10 new members during this time period. Total membership is 703 (new and renewed). UPCOMING • July 3 — Pan -O -Prog Baby Crawl; some members' grandchildren and great - grandchildren race in this event • July 6 & 7 — Pan -O -Prog Bazaar; 22 crafters selling specialty items, others donate items to sell • July 17 — Pops Orchestra Concert on Nicollet Island, annual trip Page 4 of 4