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Arts Center Recreation 1 Parks & Recreation Park Maintenance Senior Center Annual Report 2 Mission Statement "The Lakeville Parks & Recreation Department will strive to administer safe, proficient means of managing park areas and provide diverse recreation opportunities in order to enhance the quality of life for Lakeville residents." Contents Letter from Parks & Recreation Director 3 Administration 4 -5 Lakeville Area Arts Center 6 -9 Park Maintenance 10 -16 Park Facilities /Properties 17 Recreation 18 -20 Senior Center 21 -23 Leadership & Advising Mayor and City Council Mark Bellows Mayor Colleen LaBeau Council Member Matt Little Council Member Laurie Rieb Council Member Kerrin Swecker Council Member Steven Mielke City Administrator Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee The committee met 11 times during 2012 and reviewed numerous plats and planning actions. The members also review parks, recreation and natural resources - related issues throughout the year. Scott Kelly Chair Jeanne Peterson Vice Chair Jerry Zell Secretary Matt Dinslage,Tom Goodwin, Judy Hayes, Howard Lovelace, Bob Swan Lakeville Area Arts Center Advisory Board The Lakeville Area Arts Center Advisory Board met four times in 2012 and worked closely with the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center. The Board and Friends provide support and assistance for both visual and performing arts activities. Kristina Murto Chair Michelle Gensinger Vice Chair Julie Speiker Secretary Beth Adams, Robert Erickson, Jeanne Marie Hutter, Anna Marie Johnson, Susan Landberg, Tim Murphy, Steve Porter Staff Administration Steve Michaud Parks & Recreation Director (Jan -July) John Hennen Interim Parks & Recreation Director (July -Dec) Patty Ruedy Senior Administrative Assistant Lakeville Area Arts Center Tom Barnard Arts Center Manager Karla Hartmann Arts Center Administrative Assistant JoAnne Andres Pottery Studio Coordinator Jeanne Skaff Facility Attendant Santos Galvan Facility Attendant Roger Fitzloff Facility Attendant 15 art instructors Park Maintenance John Hennen Park Maintenance & Operations Manager Mark Kruse Parks Supervisor Jan LeVasseur Park Maintenance Administrative Assistant Tony Smith Park Maintenance II John Weimelt Park Maintenance II John Schad Park Maintenance II Mick Higgins Park Maintenance II /Forester Tony Novak Parks Lead Maintenance II Joe Bronk Park Maintenance II Tom Weiss Park Maintenance II MarkTschann Park Maintenance II Joe Schmoll Assistant to Parks Lead Maintenance II Allen Friedges Park Maintenance II 26 summer seasonal maintenance employees Recreation Patty Dexter Recreation Supervisor Dan Brettschneider Recreation Program Supervisor Jane Ottum Recreation Administrative Assistant 50 seasonal recreation employees and 10 contractual staff Senior Center Linda Walter Senior Center Coordinator Rosemary Mikkelson Senior Center Administrative Assistant Al Clayton Facility Attendant Dan Tangen Facility Attendant February, 2012 Mayor, City Council, City Administrator and citizens of Lakeville: 2012 saw the end of an era as Steve Michaud, the Parks & Recreation Director stepped down after 38 years of dedicated service to the City of Lakeville. On behalf of the entire department, we proudly dedicate the 2012 annual report to Steve, a true public servant who worked tirelessly and selflessly to enhance the quality of life for Lakeville residents during his tenure. (Please see next page.) The Parks & Recreation team maintained quality programs for all segments of our community as well as assisting with several major community special events including the Ironman Bike Ride, which after a successful 13 -year run in Lakeville will be moving to another community in 2013. The Maintenance staff continued to provide high - quality, safe parks and trails and top -notch athletic facilities to Lakeville residents and non - resident visitors. A summer storm in June caused damage to park facilities and necessitated cleanup from downed trees on park property and trails. Staff worked with contractors on improvements to the parks and trails system at Aronson and Steve Michaud Parks, Orchard Lake Beach and Klamath Trail and worked with Lakeville athletic associations on upgrades to our athletic facilities at Aronson and King Parks. The Lakeville Area Arts Center continues to be a great success with the annual Art Festival, many cultural events and classes and an increase in attendance for the 11th year in a row, surpassing 50,000 attendees for the first time in a single year. The Lakeville Area Historical Society building (church rectory) on the Arts Center grounds was removed, which provides more room for major community special events. Because of the growth in popularity of the diverse Senior Center programming and the shift of baby boomers to retirement age which resulted in outgrowing the Senior Center, staff along with representatives from the Senior Center, Lakeville Yellow Ribbon and Lakeville Area Historical Society, embarked upon a major renovation and re -use of the former police station, funded partially by cash and in- kind donations. A grand opening for the new Heritage Center was held in October and the facility has received many compliments. The new space is functioning well and is utilized by all three tenants, benefitting all of the groups as well as providing a community rental space. I am looking forward to the future and maintaining the high standards set by my predecessor and department staff. I will work hard for the citizens of Lakeville and continue the effort to be positive and productive and maintain the high quality of life in our community. I am excited to be able to work with the entire Parks & Recreation Department staff, advisory board members and City Council to continue to accomplish our goals in making Lakeville an attractive place for families to live, work and play. Best regards, Brett Altergott Parks & Recreation Director City of Lakeville Positioned to Thrive 3 Administration The Parks & Recreation Department would like to sincerely thank the local businesses, organizations and individuals for their donations that supported park improvements and Arts Center, Recreation and Senior Center programs and special events. In 2012, the department received a total of $61,502 in donations. The Lakeville Baseball Association paid for $23,766 of field improvements at King Park. The Lakeville Fastpitch Softball Association paid for $23,485 of improvements to Aronson Park. Various local businesses and organizations donated $11,674 to support Recreation and Senior Center programs such as the Family Fun Fest, various Pan -O -Prog events and Haunted Forest and the Lakeville Rotary provided $3,000 to staff the Puppet Wagon. Annual fundraisers raised $13,629 for the Senior Center. Heritage Center fundraising totaled $140,913 in cash donations and $108,267 of in -kind donations, as well as 2,600 volunteer hours. Annually, the Lakeville Parks Department receives grants for snowmobile and cross - country ski trail maintenance and grooming from the Minnesota DNR. In 2012, we received $18,957 for snowmobile trails and $6,096 for cross - country ski trails. Recognizing the importance of community involvement is a high priority for the Parks & Recreation Department, which adds significantly to the quality of life for the residents of Lakeville. Department staff would also like to express their gratitude to local businesses, organizations and individuals for their gifts of time that supported many departmental programs and special events in 2012 and improved Lakeville's park system in some manner. In 2012, over 1,000 volunteers donated over 10,000 hours of their time to City programs and special events such as Winter Ritter -Fest, Adopt -A -Park, Art Festival, Senior Center programs, Heritage Center construction and events, trail grooming and much more. The End of an Era After 38 years with the City of Lakeville, Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud announced his retirement in July. Michaud, who loves the outdoors, started with the City as an intern in 1974, living in a City - provided cabin at Antlers Park. Michaud proceeded to become the first director of the department, overseeing the expansion of the system to include 58 park facilities and 27 conservation and greenway areas encompassing over 1,775 acres of land and more than 100 miles of trails. The City's population was about 7,500 when he started, and in 2012 the population was about 56,000. Also under Michaud's leadership, a Senior Center, an Arts Center, a Veterans Memorial, Miracle Field, a disc golf course and most recently, the Heritage Center were constructed. These amenities were made possible by building relationships, working collaboratively with others (including volunteers), overseeing successful park referendums, and procuring grants (large and small) and donations, all of which he excelled at. During his career, Michaud held many positions in the Minnesota Recreation & Park Association and received many awards and designations including the 4 Administration Clifton French Award, which is the highest professional award given by the MRPA. In Lakeville, Michaud was honored by the City Council in August by renaming North Park and Conservation Area to Steve Michaud Park and Conservation Area. The department's mission statement ends with the phrase, "...to enhance the quality of life for Lakeville residents." Michaud made a lifelong commitment City of Lakeville Parks & Trails to our community and accomplished that endeavor throughout his entire career. He knew the value of a park system to a healthy, vibrant community. Thank you for your vision, leadership and commitment to the development of the Lakeville parks and trails system. Your contributions made a difference in the lives of others and will benefit the community forever. - Community Connections Parks & Recreation staff works closely with many community and civic groups throughout the year on projects that benefit the City and the residents of Lakeville and beyond: Apple Valley, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount athletic associations Bluebird Recovery Program Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Dakota County Downtown Lakeville Business Assoc. Friends of the Lkvl. Area Arts Center Hostelling International -MN Lakeville Area Historical Society Lakeville Arenas Lakeville Community Education H ERI Sev�,�� W V ge4 The Heritage Center opened September 24 as home to the Senior Center, Lakeville Yellow Ribbon and Lakeville Area Historical Society. Construction began on the facility in 2012 following a bid approval in March. City staff worked with Wold Architects and Contegrity Group as well as many volunteers (2,600 hours) on the renovation of the 17,000 square -foot former police station. By the end of 2012, $140,913 had been generously donated toward the goal of $279,182. Vern and Tonete Jensen donated over $11,000 to the project and the Lakeville Rotary Club donated $10,000. Many fundraisers were held including auctions and a summer wine- Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau Lakeville Friends of the Environment Lakeville Knights of Columbus Lakeville Lions Lakeville Rotary Lakeville school clubs Lakeville veterans Lakeville Yellow Ribbon Local food shelves MN Department of Natural Resources tasting event. On October 14, a grand opening event was held and contributors to the project were recognized. In -kind donations totaling $108,267 were received from companies such as Valley Paving, Commercial Asphalt and Flint Hills Resources who donated the parking lot materials and installation, Roger Jacobson who donated all the block work in the building, Hearth & Home Technologies who donated the fireplace and Wally Potter who volunteered hundreds of hours to the planning and construction of the facility. The response to this community facility by the users has been great. The building is utilized days, nights and weekends by the tenants as well as community rentals. MN Pole Benders Association MN Recreation & Park Assoc. (MRPA) Pan -O -Prog Board School Districts 191, 192, 194 & 196 Senior Center Board Sno Trackers Snowmobile Club South Forty Archers South Metro Storm Swim Club South of the River Recreators (S.O.R.R.) Three Rivers Park District MN Ironman Bike Ride For 13 years, the City worked with Hostelling International -MN in hosting this premier event, an annual 30 -, 60- or 100 -mile ride. A decision to move the bike ride out of Lakeville came after four years of poor weather, a drop in riders and an increase in expenses. "We hosted 13 Ironman Rides in Lakeville. What a run! Averaging 4,000 riders per year puts that number at over 50,000 riders. I've spent 30 years running bike events and working for non -profit organizations. Never have 1 experienced a finer partnership than the one we had with the City of Lakeville. We started out right; involving leaders in the community, communicating with police, parks, public works, engaging the Chamber of Commerce and business community and using the high school as our headquarters. Our welcome at every City Council meeting when 1 announced the upcoming ride was always received with enthusiasm and respect. Duplicating this experience will not be easy. I'm leaving friends in Lakeville. l thank you for your generosity, professionalism and support of bicycling. While we spent but one weekend a year in your city, they were all fantastic!" —Jon Ridge, VP Hostelling International Administration 5 Lakeville Area Arts Center Accomplishments Mission Statement: The Lakeville Area Arts Center promotes cultural enrichment and artistic experiences for the community by providing an environment that fosters creative expression and offers a myriad of artistic and educational opportunities. The Lakeville Area Arts Center celebrated its 11th year of providing diverse and exciting cultural arts programs, concerts, exhibits and special events for the residents of the Lakeville area. The facility has hosted over 370,987 visitors since opening. In addition to cultural events on stage and in the studio, the Arts Center has gained popularity as a venue for Pan -O -Prog events, the Lakeville Art Festival, community fundraisers such as the Taste of Lakeville, conferences, community functions, as well as family gatherings such as weddings or retirement parties. • Raised $950 for local food shelves from the Empty Bowls fundraiser during Pan -O -Prog and the Christmas holiday as part of the annual art sales • Surpassed last year's attendance record by 6,822 visitors for the largest ever total attendance of 50,724 • A total of 136 art classes were offered, which included a variety of new instructors, classes for preschool through adult, and a new schedule for homeschooled students. Classes were offered in pottery, painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor), jewelry, drawing, photography and mixed - media • 16 stage productions and concerts were sponsored in part by state and regional grants or by local businesses • There were 17 Tenacious sponsors for the Lakeville Art Festival, having sponsored all 10 years of the festival • Three Wine and Beer Academies in 2012 • Began offering online reserved seating this season -4,021 seats were reserved through ServiceU for shows in 2012 6 Arts Center Elvis Tribute by Travis LeDoyt vi Summer Art Camp: Youth Watercolor LAKEVILLE AREA ARTS CENTER By the Numbers Arts Center program revenue $205,242 Arts Center visitors in 2012 50,724 Arts Center visitors in 11 years 370,987 Facility rental revenue $33,213 Facility bookings 742 Art Festival attendance 6,000 Art Festival artists 60 Theater performances 112 Theater attendees 21,237 Art gallery exhibits 7 Classes offered 136 Class participants 1,123 Board volunteers 20 Board volunteer hours 234 Usher volunteers for theater events 72 Usher volunteer hours 216 Art Festival volunteers 100 Art Festival volunteer hours 1,848 Oil painting by LAAC Instructor Holly Stone L a k e v i 1 I e The Art Festival drew 6,000 guests to the downtown area in addition to providing community exposure through regional media coverage. The community art project of 9 "x9" textured canvases tied into the festival theme by encouraging fairgoers to "tenaciously" explore mixed media art! The finished paintings were installed as a grouping in the front lobby of the Lakeville Area Arts Center which created a visually stunning entrance to the building. A special thank you for the generous donations from local businesses who sponsor the festival, Shelley Carney, Art Festival Director and for the many volunteers who help to make this event happen. To learn more about the Lakeville Art Festival go to www.lakevilleartfestival.org. Mission: The mission of the Lakeville Art Festival is to produce a premium art fair in historic downtown Lakeville, provide exposure for artists' work and offer opportunity to bring people and the arts together. The 10th annual Lakeville Art Festival was held on September 15 and 16 in historic downtown Lakeville on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center to celebrate art in our community. The festival features artist demonstrations, literary art, community art projects and a food and entertainment court. NEW! Reserved seating available online Beginning with the 2012 -2013 season, all seating for Lakeville Area Arts Center plays and concerts is reserved through ServiceU. Customers can visit the LAAC website and see the seating charts, select the seats they prefer, purchase the seats with a credit card and print their tickets at home. There are no added convenience fees. The public's response has been very positive. Users enjoy knowing their seat is reserved and find the system easy to use. In 2012, 4,021 seats were purchased online. The system saves staff time and the cost of printing tickets. In addition, customers are now encouraged to purchase their tickets early for best choice of seating. 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This year the adult art students continued the tradition of culminating the art year with an annual Holiday Art Sale. The sale not only benefits the students who have remained loyal to our classes, but also the instructors, who together generate income from their art sales. Also as part of this sale, the Lakeville Area Arts Center pottery studio sponsored an "empty bowls" fundraiser. Our potters donate their time to produce approximately 70 soup bowls which are available at a suggested donation of $8 each. All proceeds go to local food shelves to help feed the hungry. This year they raised $950. Community Theater Expressions Community Theater, Children's Castle Theater, The Play's the Thing Productions, Giant Step Theatre and Prairie Fire Theatre presented a total of 71 performances of 12 different plays and musicals. The Prairie Fire Theatre camps played to an average of 250 attendees for each show. This introductory children's theater camp involved 228 children participants. The local children's theater companies played to a total audience count of 11,288. 8 Arts Center Children's Castle Theater - Peter Pan Summer Art Camps: Cartoon Painting and Nature Prints Expressions - The Odd Couple Adaptive Painting Adult Class Offerings Oil & Acrylic Painting Watercolor Drawing Pottery Jewelry Workshops Raku Workshop Wine & Designs: Art Night Out Youth Class Offerings Parent -child Art Homeschool Art Preschool Art Pottery Painting & Drawing Summer Art Camps Adult Painting Peter Pan (Children's Castle) ......... ............................... ....................Jan. 27 -29 & Feb. 3 -5 The Wizard of Oz (Giant Step) Feb. 11 -20 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (TPTH) March 23 -25 & 30 -31 Mama Won't Fly (Expressions) April 13 -15 & 20 -22 Robin Hood (Prairie Fire) ............. ...........June 22 -23 Cinderella (Children's Castle) July 13 -15 Alice in Wonderland (Prairie Fire) July 20 -21 The Odd Couple (Expressions) Aug. 10 -12 & 17 -19 Jack and the Beanstalk (Prairie Fire) Aug. 24 -25 Mission to Frostbite Mountain (Giant Step) Oct. 19 -21 & 26 -28 The Regifters (Expressions) Nov. 9 -11 & 16 -18 Irving Berlin's White Christmas (The Play's the Thing) Dec. 14 -16, 21 -23 & 28 -30 The Play's the Thing - Irving Berlin's White Christmas Performances Some highlights from the year: • Travis LeDoyt presented an Elvis Tribute concert co- sponsored by the Lakeville Rotary in February • Local singer /songwriter Jenn Alexander performed a solo concert in February • In December there were 21 holiday stage performances for over 3,500 audience members • Violin virtuoso Chad Hoopes performed a concert in April in cooperation with Minnesota Public Radio Noah Hoehn Jan. 21 Elvis Tribute by Travis LeDoyt Feb. 4 An Evening of Art and Dance Feb. 10 Jenn Alexander Feb. 11 Ole & Lena's 50th Wedding Anniversary & Vow Renewal.... Feb. 18, May 11 -12 The WolfGang, Highview Hills Coffee Concert Feb. 19 Matthew Sanford, Waking; One Book, One Lakeville Feb. 25 South Metro Chorale Cabaret March 2 -4 Home Free March 10 Locklin Road March 17 Vecchione /Erdahl Duo, Highview Hills Coffee Concert March 18 Orkestar Bez Ime, Highview Hills Coffee Concert April 29 Chad Hoopes April 29 Lorie Line May 8 Adam Kuenzel, Highview Hills Coffee Concert May 13 Schiffelly Puppets July 5 Cactus Willie, Boxcar Bob and the Drifter July 28 Sawtooth Bluegrass Band Nov. 3 Ole & Lena's Family Christmas Nov. 30 & Dec. 2 A Christmas to Remember by Old Friend Productions Dec. 1 Monroe Crossing Dec. 7 Sister Presents, A Holiday Mixed Bag Dec. 8 Billy McLaughlin and Simple Gifts Dec. 18 Art Gallery Exhibits Evening of Art & Dance Jan. 1 -Feb. 14 Holly Stone Feb. 16 -April 17 Lakeville High Schools April 30 -May 30 Becky Sherman June 1 -30 Botanical Artists July 5 -Sept. 16 Lyn Hunter, Glass (Upper Level Gallery) Sept. 14 -28 Keith Crosby Oct. 1 -Nov. 30 Senior art students — Lakeville North & Lakeville South Becky Sherman Photography Chad Hoopes 1-4 W ■ Home Free Noah Hoehn Ole & Lena Keith Crosby Oil Painting, Buck Hill Arts Center 9 Park Maintenance A number of major park construction projects were completed in 2012. First, the reclamation of approximately 1.9 miles of trails in Steve Michaud Park and along 165th and 175th Streets occurred in late summer. Second, improvements were made to Aronson Park including the installation of a city water line to the restroom /concession building, drain tile on soccer fields and dugout and grading improvements behind field #1. Third, infield reconstruction occurred at fields #1, 2 and 4 at King Park (joint project with Lakeville Baseball Association), and finally the repurposing of the former police station into the Heritage Center which is now home to the Senior Center, Lakeville Yellow Ribbon and Lakeville Area Historical Society. The Park Maintenance Department provided high quality, safe and well- maintained parks, trails, playgrounds and athletic facilities catering to all ages, youth through adults. Also, staff delivered excellent service to residents in an efficient manner when responding to their concerns. Approximately 100 miles of bituminous trails were maintained by snow plowing and boulevard mowing. A professional turf management program was closely monitored and included timely applications of fertilizer and herbicide, as well as renovation and repairs to worn athletic turf and other areas. The department also completed numerous facility upgrades and general improvement projects, and provided daily maintenance to Antlers, Orchard Lake and Valley Lake beaches throughout the summer. The outdoor skating season was a challenge as a result of the warm temperatures. The 2012 vandalism summary indicated there were 23 occurrences (down from 24 in 2011). Repair costs totaled $9,121 including labor, a 39% increase from 2011 ($6,585). Warming house moved from Bunker Hill Park to Cherryview Park 10 Park Maintenance Removal of Historical Society building By the Numbers Park properties 58 Designated conservation areas 20 Acres of park property 1,711.82 Miles of bituminous bike & pedestrian trails 100 Miles of natural surface trails 9.83 Acres of turf maintained 473 Baseball fields /grass infields 13 Basketball courts —full- court /half -court 3/18 Beaches 3 Boat launches 2 Buildings with restrooms 11 Fishing piers 4 Football fields 17 Grills 87 Horseshoe courts 2 Lacrosse fields 12 Parking lots— gravel /paved 8/35 Picnic shelters 22 Picnic tables Approx. 340 Playgrounds 40 Rinks — hockey (6 are paved) total /active 11/9 Rinks — pleasure skating total /active 9/7 Soccer fields 48 Softball fields /skinned infields (25 are school) 60 Tennis courts 8 Trash barrels Approx. 350 Volleyball courts 9 Volunteers for tree sale 4 Volunteer hours 16 Adopt -A -Park volunteers (39 parks) 195 Adopt -A -Park volunteer hours 780 Other major facilities maintained: Central Maintenance Facility, Ed Mako ELC, Kenwood Trails DGC, Lakeville Area Arts Center, Historical Society, Senior Center and Heritage Center Accomplishments: Park Projects /Improvements Athletic Facilities • Infield reconstruction at King Park fields #1, 2 &4 with LBA • New storage garage installed at Aronson Park with LFSA • Bleacher /dugout improvements at Aronson Park • Aronson Park tile installation and soccer field grading Orchard Lake Park/Orchard Lake Beach • Demolition of Orchard Lake Park restroom building • Contractor removed and installed new retaining wall at Orchard Lake Beach Rinks • Moved warming house from Bunker Hill to Cherryview Park; removed and installed new plywood /rubber flooring, benches, doors and boardwalk /step Trail Reconstruction /Sealcoating • Reclaimed and paved trail sections at Steve Michaud Park, 165th and 175th Streets • 14 miles of trails were swept, crack -filled and sealcoated Orchard Lake Park restroom demolition King Park fields #1, 2 & 4 renovation Aronson Park connection to water line Excess soil excavation at Foxborough Park swale New fishing pier anchors at Lake Marion Bleacher /dugout improvements at Aronson Park Lakeville Area Arts Center Grounds • Installed new steps on north side into parking lot • Contractor removed Historical Society building • Worked with contractor to remove foundation and basement; filled, graded and seeded area Miscellaneous Park Improvements • Constructed and installed fishing pier anchors on Lake Marion for winter placement • Contractor repaired water line at Foxborough Park building; staff excavated excess soil at Foxborough Park swale to improve drainage • Completed installation of new city water line and sealed well at Aronson Park building • Basketball court resurfacing at four parks • Contractor installed new roof on Foxborough Park building and shelter and Parkview Park building Steve Michaud Park trail paving New steps installed at Arts Center Orchard Lake Beach retaining wall installation Park Maintenance 11 Accomplishments: Maintenance Athletic Fields • Laid out, scalped and striped 112 lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball and football fields • Activated, maintained and shut down seven irrigation systems throughout system (35 acres of turf) • Installed base anchors at Greenridge and Quail Meadows Parks • Replaced and improved dugout roof hardware at all King Park fields • Inspected /repaired bleachers throughout system • Installed ag -lime and bleachers in new bleacher pad at Aronson Park field #1 Beaches • Applied copper sulfate to three beach swim areas (prevents "swimmer's itch ") • Installed in spring and removed in fall "Swim Area" and "No Wake" buoys • Tested water at all three beaches for conform bacteria • Dragged beaches on regular basis throughout summer months General • Performed building maintenance inspections and repairs throughout system • Constructed 15 new picnic tables, refurbished over 25 picnic tables and repainted approximately 150 garbage barrels • Painted inside of warming houses and buildings throughout system Rink maintenance 12 Park Maintenance Irrigation system setup District 3 tree trimming Park mowing • Completed playground safety inspections and repairs at 40 sites • Repaired fences and grills throughout system • Installed 18 new recycling containers in system • Installed memorial bench at Ritter Farm Park • Installed post and plaque at Pioneer Plaza • Heritage Center — demolition of concrete block walls; removed doors, openers and heaters; moved Senior Center and Historical Society; removed center islands and repaired asphalt in parking lot • Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course — constructed new benches, constructed and installed new bridge in front of #15 red tee, installed second set of baskets, cleared vegetation and installed wood chips • Miracle Field— installed speakers, handicap signs and created drop -off zone • Installed /removed boarding docks at Casperson and Orchard Lake Parks • Installed /removed tennis /volleyball nets and flags throughout system Landscaping/Forestry • Trimmed trees in District 3 • Planted trees at Aronson, Chadwick, Dodd Trail, Valley Lake and Village Creek Parks and Heritage Center • Removed trees at several parks including Ritter Farm Park trails Move to Heritage Center Field layout and scalping • Removed over 80 downed trees from June high wind storm • Took delivery and trimmed 317 trees for annual Tree & Shrub Sale • Installed new landscape edging /mulch at Pioneer Plaza • Mulched Bunker Hill, Dakota Heights, Meadows and Rolling Oaks Parks warming houses • Pruned shrubs and plantings in system Rink Maintenance • Repaired /painted rink fencing and hockey boards in preparation for skating season • Completed night -shift operation to build ice at seven sites (14 sheets of ice) • Painted red and blue lines and edged ice -ridge on rinks along boards • Rebuilt goals for hockey season • Took delivery of Greenridge and Highview Parks portable warming houses, cleaned and disconnected at finish of season Signs • Installed and replaced numerous signs in system • Contractor installed new Park ID sign at Steve Michaud Park • Repaired retaining walls for ID sign planters at Parkview and Village Creek Parks Infield grading Bridge construction for disc golf course Pioneer Plaza landscaping Basketball court resurfacing Trails • Completed off - street trail maintenance • Applied Roundup in trail cracks and select wood chip trails • Completed mowing operations with rented boom mower along trails for overgrowth and willow mitigation • Completed snow removal operations on trail system and parking lots • GPS areas with willows along trails for future maintenance • Installed diamond piers and new pier footings at Greenway Boardwalk • Repaired trail sections on Flagstaff Avenue, 175th Street, 192nd Street, 195th Street, Ipava Avenue, NW corner of Kenyon and 185th and both ends of Greenway boardwalk • Installed sections of bio- barrier on 195th Street and Klamath Trail for willow mitigation • Re- graded soil along trail section at Casperson Park for drainage Turf - related Maintenance • Applied fertilizer and herbicide to all athletic decks • Seeded Parkview Park athletic decks, seeded and aerated Foxborough Park athletic decks • Overseeded multiple areas in park system • Instituted annual turf grass management program on over 350 acres including fertilizer, herbicide, irrigation and restoration Trail preparation for sealcoating Special events setup and take down Park Maintenance 13 ■ Special Events Park Maintenance staff prepared for and assisted with the following special events in 2012: • Arbor Day Observance & Community Tree & Shrub Sale • Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony • Downtown Lakeville Business Association special events • Eyes of Freedom (old Ace Hardware) • Farmers' Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays) • Fishing contests (summer and winter) • Fourth of July celebration • Haunted Forest • Heritage Center community auction • Household Hazardous Waste Drop -off • Iron man Bike Ride • Lake Marion Triathlon • Lakeville Art Festival • Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies • Miscellaneous runs /walks and fundraisers in the parks • Pan -O -Prog events, including soccer tournament • Pedal the Parks • Prepared for approximately 40 youth athletic tournaments, including several youth district /state tournaments • Relay for Life special event • Safety Camp • Senior Center special events and fundraisers • Taste of Lakeville • Watershed Cleanup Day • Who Done It Hike Storm Damage On June 19, a rain storm with high winds came through the City causing damage throughout the park system. Storm cleanup on streets, boulevards and cleanup of over 80 trees in the parks and trails was required as a result of the storm. There was also damage to Antlers Park Shelter B and the batting cages at King Park. 14 Park Maintenance Damage to Antlers Park Shelter B The City hosted its 20th annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop -off event on May 5 at the Central Maintenance Facility with Dakota County. In total, 1,098 households dropped off 72 appliances, 125 auto batteries, 800 gallons of used oil, three 55- gallon drums of oil filters, 42 tons of electronics along with hundreds of gallons of paint, solvents, fluorescent bulbs and more, all of which were properly disposed of or recycled. New this year, the City collected 116 gallons of prescription medications. The City hosted its 5th annual Tree & Shrub Sale in conjunction with Arbor Day. Trees and shrubs could be pre - purchased at a discount and picked up at the CMF on April 28. A ceremonial tree was planted at Valley Lake Park and seedlings were given away (both donated by Dakota Electric). In total, 427 trees and shrubs were sold. Damage at Dodd Trail Park Cleanup at Aronson Park Sentence to Service Each year the Parks Department contracts with Dakota County, which administers the Sentence to Service Program, whereby the county provides work crews of non - dangerous criminal offenders the opportunity to perform unskilled labor. In 2012, the work crew accounted for 2,648 hours of labor and tended to various park projects including: • Spread new and fluffed fibar in playgrounds, picked up debris in parks • Trail maintenance and spread wood chips at Cherryview, Raven Lake, Steve Michaud Park and Zweber Woods Conservation Trails; removed willows throughout system • Removed vegetation from and painted hockey rinks • Removed flowers and weeded beds at Veterans Memorial site and multiple other locations, leaf removal in fall • Assisted with installation of rain garden at Steve Michaud Park, rain garden maintenance at other locations • Installed wood chips and gravel areas at Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course • Special event assistance (Pan -O -Prog, old Ace Hardware); Heritage Center and Senior Center cleaning • Landscape removal at Historical Society building - Parks Volunteers Volunteers from various organizations assisted with projects throughout the park system. Two church youth groups stained and painted the warming house, restroom enclosure and hockey rink exterior at Bunker Hill Park and the interior of Dakota Heights rink. A scout troop installed wood chips on a portion of the walking trail behind the ELC at Ritter Farm Park and another planted flowers at the Veterans Memorial. Another student repaired existing and constructed new picnic tables, and repaired the decking at Greenway Boardwalk. Eagle Scout Projects Aronson Park — Removed and reconstructed ID sign modular block planter, installed new plantings and painted portable restroom enclosure King Park — installed dugout extensions on fields #4 -9 Ritter Farm Park — Repaired and re- shingled four shelters and installed additional nature trail signage Rolling Oaks Park — Stained warming house building Adopt -A -Park Adopt -A -Park is a public service program for volunteers to pick up litter, identify safety hazards and communicate other issues associated with the park they have adopted and are keeping clean. Thirty -nine parks and conservation areas are currently adopted by individuals or groups. In 2012, volunteers donated approximately 780 hours of their time to the program. Tree Trust The Parks Department contracted with the Tree Trust organization, which provides area youth a useful work experience, which will assist them in obtaining future employment. In 2012, the group was in Lakeville for five weeks replacing the top cap on 660' of an existing retaining wall on Klamath Trail. Planting at Veterans Memorial Greenway bridge repair Tree Trust — Klamath Trail King Park dugout extensions Build picnic tables Ritter Farm Park shelter repair and re- shingling— before and after Park Maintenance 15 Forestry The Lakeville Park Forestry Program had many accomplishments during 2012. Several planting projects, tree trimming, removals and other inter - departmental projects were coordinated and carried out. Responsibilities also included reforestation, park system -wide tree care and the following: • Planted 50 trees in -house (34 by contractor), pruned 792 trees, removed 107 trees • Maintained municipal tree nursery at Central Maintenance Facility • Conducted annual Arbor Day Observance and Tree & Shrub Sale • Completed trimming and pruning of all trees in District 3 parks per schedule • Worked jointly with other City departments on tree care issues • Checked references for tree service contractors applying for permits to work in Lakeville Vandalism Antlers Park toilet broken with explosives 04- 03 -12: Graffiti on side of building, door and beach sign $455 06- 05 -12: Spray - painted doors, sides of building $617 06- 27 -12: Toilet in one of the restrooms destroyed by fireworks / explosive $601 Dakota Heights 04- 09 -12: Graffiti painted on hockey rink boards, building, ballfield and restroom $1,035 Foxborough Park 05- 01 -12: Bleacher seat broken, graffiti on bleachers and bridge $336 05- 02 -12: Broken window, east doors spray - painted $377 Jaycee Park 10- 01 -12: Portable restroom set on fire $400 10- 22 -12: Portable restroom set on fire $550 North Park 07- 08 -12: Spray - painted inside of building, trails around building $758 07- 13 -12: Fire extinguisher discharged inside of building $345 Oak Shores Park 06- 04 -12: Spray - painted trail, playground, bench signs and portable restroom $658 Parkview 08- 25 -12: Small fire in restroom and broken deadbolt $378 10- 15 -12: Two broken exit lights and fire extinguisher discharged inside of building $672 Valley Lake Park 01- 28 -12: Light - poles; one broken off and another globe broken out $669 Monetary value from above mentioned 14 vandal - related incidents (including labor costs) $7,851 Monetary value from 9 additional vandal - related incidents (under $250) $1,270 TOTAL $9,121 Antlers Park 16 Park Maintenance Jaycee Park portable restroom set on fire • Continued to participate in "equipment share" (i.e. tree spade) program with neighboring communities • Continued to plant, prune, mulch and water trees along with other forestry tasks • Staff attended tree care seminars, including tree inspector re- certification Tree City USA Community The National Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the US Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes cities and towns across America that meet the standards of the Tree City USA program by effectively managing their public tree resources and encouraging the implementation of community tree management. At least half the trees in Lakeville are on public property. 2012 marked the 20th year Lakeville has applied for re- certification and received this designation. Bunker Hill Park graffiti Park Facilities /Properties Central Maintenance Facility 37.00 acres Lakeville Area Arts Center 2.44 acres Senior Center 0.50 acres Heritage Center 3.24 acres Kenwood Trails Disc Golf Course 21.75 acres Parks 1,105.64 acres Conservation Areas 468.03 acres Greenways 138.15 acres TOTAL 1,776.75 acres Paved trails 100.00 miles Nature /grass trails 9.83 miles Parks Acres 1. Antlers Park 12.00 2. Aronson Park 70.00 3. Bassett Park 0.75 4. Bracketts Crossing Park 1.00 5. Bunker Hill Park 10.00 6. Casperson Park & Boat Launch 40.00 7. Cedar Highlands Park 8.90 8. Chadwick Park 9.00 9. Cherryview Park 12.50 10. Dakota Heights Park 12.00 11. Dodd Marsh Park 27.37 12. Dodd Pointe Park 2.50 13. Dodd Trail Park 11.30 14. East Community Park 70.00 15. Fairfield Park 4.00 16. Fieldstone Park 14.00 17. Foxborough Park 27.00 18. Greenridge Park 10.00 19. Greenway Park 2.00 20. Highview Heights Park 10.00 21. Hypointe Crossing Park 2.00 22. 1 -35 Fishing Dock 0.25 23. Independence Park 6.00 24. James Jensen Park 3.50 25. Jaycee Park 3.50 26. JunoTrailwayTrailhead 1.00 27. Kenmore Park 0.25 28. Kenreel Park 0.25 29. Kensington Park 10.00 30. King Park 50.00 31. Lakeridge Park 12.00 32. Lone Oak Park 0.50 33. Lynwood Heights Park 3.40 34. Marion Fields Park 5.15 35. Market Plaza 0.50 36. McGuire Soccer Park 8.00 37. Meadows Park 17.00 38. Oak Shores Park 23.00 39. Oaks of Lake Villa Park 9.82 40. Orchard Lake Beach 0.50 41. Orchard Lake Park 3.20 42. Parkview Park 11.00 43. Pioneer Plaza 0.50 44. Prairie Lake Park 9.67 45. Quail Meadows Park 10.00 46. Quigley -Sime Park 27.00 47. Ritter Farm Park 340.00 48. Rolling Oaks Park 12.00 49. Sleepy Hollow Park 4.00 50. Spyglass Park 4.20 51. Steve Michaud Park (F.K.A. North Park) 42.00 52. Stoneborough Park 7.18 53. Terrace Park 1.00 54. Valley Lake Park 42.00 55. Village Creek Park 23.02 56. Wayside Park 1.50 57. West Lake Marion Park 39.34 58. Wild Meadows Park 17.08 TOTAL PARKS ACRES 1,105.64 (ACTIVE ACRES 473.90) Conservation Areas Acres 1. Cherryview Conservation Area .. ...........................8.00 2. Dakota Heights Conservation Area 1.00 3. Daniels Conservation Area 6.39 4. Foxborough Conservation Area 56.00 5. Goose Lake Conservation Area 4.00 6. Great Oak Shores Conservation Area 26.68 7. Kachina Court Conservation Area 18.91 8. Knollwood Circle Conservation Area 1.44 9. Lone Tree Point Conservation Area 4.43 10. Meadows Conservation Area 10.00 11. Orchard Lake Conservation Area 32.70 12. Orchard Trail Conservation Area 26.68 13. Quail Meadows Conservation Area 14.04 14. Raven Lake Conservation Area 3.40 15. Rolling Oaks Conservation Area 3.00 16. Soberg Waterfowl Production Area 113.90 17. Spring Hill Conservation Area 3.13 18. Steve Michaud Park Conservation Area 98.00 19. Woodbury Conservation Area 26.00 20. Zweber Woods Conservation Area 10.33 TOTAL CONSERVATION AREA ACRES 468.03 Greenways Acres 1. Ipava Greenway 27.73 2. Lake Place Greenway 9.30 3. Mallard Shores Greenway 1.00 4. North Creek Greenway 9.39 5. Quail Meadows Greenway 8.60 6. Shady Oak Grove Greenway 1.38 7. South Creek Greenway 80.75 TOTAL GREENWAYS ACRES 138.15 Nature /Grass Trails Miles 1. Aronson (bridge to Hamburg) 0.18 2. Cherry View Pond Conservation 0.25 3. Goose Lake /Stonebriar 0.40 4. Kabot Cove to Kanabec Trail 0.20 5. Raven Lake 0.18 6. Ritter Farm 8.15 7. Zweber Woods 0.47 TOTAL MILES 9.83 Park Facilities /Properties 17 The Recreation Department continues to strive to meet the needs of the community —a combination which includes creative, innovative programming and managing a fiscally responsible budget. We feel the residents deserve nothing but the best and we strive to carry out the department's motto, "Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs." Accomplishments • Creating Community Through People We collaborated with multiple organizations throughout the year including youth sports organizations, the school district, businesses, and residents including families, youth and seniors. • Creating Community Through Parks The Recreation Department continued to accommodate the requests of scheduling park facilities: 479 facility reservations occurred at Antlers, Casperson, East Community, Ritter Farm and Valley Lake Parks. There were 10,646 bookings of fields and rink facilities during 2012. • Creating Community Through Programs Department staff successfully coordinated the offering of over 400 programs /classes including several annual special events. We continued several traditional recreational programs throughout the year and professionally managed 50 seasonal staff who worked as program leaders, puppeteers and warming house attendants. Parks & Recreation and. Arts Center 18 Recreation Recreation B y the Numbers Recreation Department revenue $339,715 Registered recreation program participants 9,486 Of the 9,486 participants, registered online 33.4% Brochure ads 28 Program participant highlights Discount tickets and MOA wristbands sold 774 Golf participants 142 Learn to Skate participants 600 Special event participants 4,504 Tennis program participants 167 Youth activities participants 1,231 Adult league teams 182 Adult league team participants 2,730 Puppet Wagon attendance 4,102 Seasonal staff 50 Volunteers for 13 events 270 Volunteer hours 850 Special Events Highlighted below are some of the special events, organized by department staff, that continue to be very popular and well- attended. Some may be old -time favorites, a first -time offering, or an event that has been offered for many years, but given a facelift. Little Princess Ball SORR GPS Amazing Family Race 4th of July fireworks Event # of Participants Easter Egg Scramble 96 Fishing contests (2) 425 Family Fun Fest 1,100 Haunted Forest 2,100 POP 4th of July fireworks.... thousands Pan -O -Prog Run 605 Easter Egg Scramble & Breakfast Ritter Critter Camp Pan -O -Prog Run Pan -O -Prog Youth Play Day 1,000 Parent /Child Dance (SORR) 250 Safety Camp 80 Santa letters & calls 145 Santa's Secret Store 375 Who Done It Hike 175 Free Family Fun Fest Pan -O -Prog Youth Play Day Pan -O -Prog Beach Bash Recreation 19 Facility Usage & Sports There are a total of 141 different sport fields /rinks managed by the department. Staff processed 479 park and 10,646 field /rink reservations which generated $32,216 in revenue (includes $800 in field /rink light fees). Staff also assisted with, and prepared athletic facilities for 52 tournaments, camps and clinics. We estimate just over 10,000 youth participated in various athletic activities hosted at Lakeville park facilities. Additionally, staff continued to work closely with all three school districts, utilizing and scheduling outdoor athletic facilities to meet the needs of the community. Lakeville is very fortunate to have such an active volunteer group of youth sports associations. In addition, the City also works closely with associations in Apple Valley, Farmington and Rosemount in scheduling field use within Lakeville's boundaries. The following associations work closely with staff in the scheduling of all athletic fields in the City (both in the parks and the schools): • Lakeville Baseball Association • Lakeville Fastpitch Softball Association • Lakeville Football Association • Lakeville Hockey Association (outdoor ice) • Lakeville Lacrosse Association • Lakeville Soccer Club 20 Recreation Safety Camp Haunted Forest Puppet Wagon Mother /son Superhero Event Outdoor Ice Rinks In addition to Park Maintenance staff building and maintaining the ice, it takes 40+ attendants to staff the warming houses and provide a safe environment for the skaters. The 2011 -2012 outdoor skating season was a very warm season. Seven warming houses were open an average of 35 days, and 12,775 skaters visited the rinks during this time. Average daily attendance ranged from 32 to 93 skaters, depending on location. Staff continues to work with the hockey associations from Lakeville, Apple Valley, Farmington and Rosemount in scheduling outdoor ice. By the Numbers Park rental revenue $32,216 Field /rink light fee $800 Bookings for fields, rinks, etc 10,646 Bookings for shelters at Antlers, Casperson, East Community, Ritter Farm and Valley Lake Parks 479 Park and school facilities scheduled for youth sports 36 Softball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse and football fields scheduled for field users 141 Tournaments, camps and clinics hosted at City of Lakeville facilities 52 Approximate number of kids in youth organized athletic programs: baseball, softball, soccer, football, outdoor hockey and lacrosse 10,000 Skaters using Lakeville outdoor ice rinks 12,775 Tiny Tots Turf Soccer Santa's Secret Store Senior Center Mission Statement: The Lakeville Senior Citizens will focus on the well -being of individuals age 50 and older in order to enhance the emotional, physical and psychological aspects of their lives. Senior Center Goal: To make seniors feel welcome and to give them a sense of belonging at the Senior Center, besides offering programs of interest to them in order to keep them informed, healthy and vibrant. Total membership in 2012 was 911 and 151 new members joined. The months which brought in the most new members were January (20) and October (28). The Senior Center has always been a busy place, but the opening of the new Heritage Center in October brought more new members through our doors than ever before! Members report that the new facility provides a more welcoming environment, the feeling inside is warmer than the old location, and visitors to the new Heritage Center seem happier there. Accomplishments • New programs offered in 2012 included technology classes, tatting, cross - country ski and snowshoe club, jam sessions, oil painting, mahjong, hearts and evening billiards • Fundraisers in 2012 raised over $13,000. Events included: Pan -O -Prog Bazaar, Metro Dining Cards, two waffle breakfasts, Holiday Bazaar and Country Joe pizza sales • Seniors continue to take ownership at the Senior Center by suggesting new programs and offering to conduct them • New friendships continue to form every day at the Senior Center, and past friends have reunited • Seniors are bonding in their groups and consequently socialize outside the Senior Center • Children from New Horizon Academy and Small Wonders Preschool look forward to visiting the Senior Center • Moved to Heritage Center and the seniors are ecstatic about their new location Senior Center move to the new Heritage Center By the Numbers Total membership 911 Lakeville resident members 79 %/719 Non - resident members 21 %/192 321 Lakeville single residents @ $18 /each $5,778 199 Lakeville couple residents @ $34 /each $6,766 134 Non - Lakeville singles @ $30 /each $4,020 29 Non - Lakeville couples @ $60 /each $1,740 Total raised in membership fees (May -Dec) $18,304 236 -$10 Punch cards sold (Apr. -Dec.) $2,360 166 -$20 Punch cards sold (Apr. -Dec.) $3,320 Total raised in punch card sales (Apr. -Dec.) $5,680 Female members 62 %/565 Male members 38 %/346 New members in 2012 151 Average number of programs offered monthly 211 Annual member participation in all programs 11,665 Monthly newsletter distribution (8 pages & calendar) 716 Raised by fundraising efforts $13,629 Intergenerational programs held 6 Informational seminars offered 26 New programs offered 8 Flu shots given 44 Spring /Fall Waffle Breakfast attendance 496/782 Senior Chorus, Red Hat Chorus performances 44 Senior Center volunteers 270 Members who helped with Heritage Center 69 Reception desk volunteer hours (May -Dec.) 756 (Reception desk volunteers greet members, punch cards, work 4-hr. shifts) Senior Center 21 — Senior Center Usage Weekly • Dance classes • UCare exercise classes • Yoga classes /Zumba • Computer support • Chorus groups • Nutrition classes • Spanish classes • Coffee club • Table games Monthly • Blood pressure checks • Health insurance counseling 22 Senior Center Exercise class Music and Musings Balance class • Foot care • Singles and diners clubs Annual • AARP tax assistance (Feb. - April) • Belgian Waffle Breakfast (2) • Flu Shot Clinic • Holiday Bazaar • MN Night to Unite Kick -off • Pan -O -Prog Baby Crawl • Pan -O -Prog Bazaar • Recreation programs (Easter Egg Scramble, Cookies for Santa) Self- defense class Chair massage Belgian Waffle Breakfast fundraiser Other • 26 informational seminars in 2012 • Lasagna dinners -3 per year • Sons of Norway meetings - 10 per year • Defensive driving classes - 2 per month • Funeral lunches • Anniversary celebrations and birthday parties for Senior Center members Dime bingo Packing for the move Cards Co Collaboration The Senior Center collaborates with the following organizations and businesses: • AARP • All Saints School • Anchor Bank • Apple Valley Villa • Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts • Century Middle School • Cub Foods • CVS Pharmacy • Dakota County CDA • Dakota County Fairgrounds • DARTS • Discount Tours • Downtown Lakeville Business Association • Happy Feet • Heritage Library • Highview Hills • Home health care facilities • Kenwood Trail Middle School • Kids 'n Kinship • Knights of Columbus • KwikTrip • Lakeville Area Arts Center • Lakeville Family Clinic • Lakeville Police Department • M &I Bank • Mainstreet Coffee Cafe • McGuire Middle School • Medicine Lake Tours • Merchants Bank • Metro Dining Club • Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging • Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center • Minnesota School of Business • Minnesota Visiting Nurses • New Horizon Daycare • On Eagle's Wings Charters, Inc. • Pan -O -Prog Committee • Rascal's • River Valley Home Health • Schmitty & Sons Bus Co. • Senior Helpers • Shamrock Tours • Small Wonders Preschool • St. John's Lutheran Church • Teresel Tours • Thrivent Financial for Lutherans • UCare Insurance • Walgreens Shredding event Bingo with Small Wonders Pan -O -Prog Bazaar & Bake Sale Senior Center field trips Community Service The Red Hat Chorus, the Classic Voices of Lakeville and the Tap Dancers performed throughout the year at a variety of facilities and events. Facilities included: Trinity Care Center, The Rivers, Ebenezer Ridges, Veterans Home, St. Gertrude's, The Villages of Lonsdale, Millstream Commons, Northfield's Home Care Link, Centennial House, Carefree Living, Mainstreet Manor, Highview Hills, Augustana- Regent at Burnsville and Farmington's Anchor Bank. Events included the Dakota County Fair and Dakota City's Village Holidays. Volunteers The Senior Center has approximately 270 regular volunteers for numerous events throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities include: Advisory board, bread pick -up and delivery, telephone committee, reception desk, event workers (flu shots, bazaars, waffle breakfasts, dinners and barbecues), Senior Center coverage, library attendant, program leaders and instructors. Gardening volunteers Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Day -old bread donations received from: • Lakeville Cub Foods —two stores • Lakeville Starbucks —two stores • Lakeville SuperTarget Senior Center 23 Parks & Recreation Department Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs