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Home My WebLink AboutItem 05.bPARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER Tom Barnard DECEMBER, 2010 • The Minnesota Photography Club held its December meeting on Thursday, December 2. • Sister performed two Christmas concerts on Friday, Dec. 3 for a total of 487 people. • The Lakeville Area Arts Center was one of the sites for the Downtown Lakeville Business Association's Holiday on Main on December 4. Holly's Center Stage Dance Studio performed two programs and the three Lakeville middle school choirs sang. A total of 760 people attended the day -long event. • The City hosted a dinner and recognition program for advisory board members Dec. 7. • The Lakeville Area Art Center's holiday sale opened on Friday, December 10. The sale included student and instructor -made art and an Empty Bowls fundraiser (raised $803). • Billy McLaughlin and Simple Gifts performed a Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 10, for 300 people. • Everything scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, was canceled because of a snow storm. • The Play's the Thing community theater opened its production of 70 Girls, 70 on Sunday, December 12. The production played two weekends. • Children's Castle Theatre held auditions for its performance of Charlie and the Choco /ate Factory on December 13 & 14. • Monroe Crossing presented its Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 17 for 320 people. • Carolyn Reisinger rented the theater for a piano recital on Saturday, December 18. • Cyprus Montessori School rented the theater for its children's Christmas program. • The LAAC hosted Santa and Puppets featuring the Schiffelly Puppets on Dec. 21. • Between Christmas and New Years the entire pottery studio was emptied and cleaned. All equipment including ware racks, wheels, and storage was washed and the concrete floor was scrubbed and sealed. UPCOMING • Galactic Cowboy Orchestra is performing on Friday, January 14. • Highview Hills Coffee Concerts will kick off its series with a piano trio Sunday, Jan. 16. • The Wonder Bread Years one -man comedy show is touring to the Arts Center on January 21 and 22. Page 1 of 4 2010 LAAC 2010 Rental 2009 LAAC 2009 Rental December Attendance 1,162 2,067 1,437 1,422 Combined December Attendance 3,229 2,859 All 2010 Previous Months 30,968 9,364 22,379 13,559 Total 2010 Attendance to Date 32,130 11,431 23,816 14,981 Combined 2010 Attendance to Date 43,561 38,797 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER Tom Barnard DECEMBER, 2010 • The Minnesota Photography Club held its December meeting on Thursday, December 2. • Sister performed two Christmas concerts on Friday, Dec. 3 for a total of 487 people. • The Lakeville Area Arts Center was one of the sites for the Downtown Lakeville Business Association's Holiday on Main on December 4. Holly's Center Stage Dance Studio performed two programs and the three Lakeville middle school choirs sang. A total of 760 people attended the day -long event. • The City hosted a dinner and recognition program for advisory board members Dec. 7. • The Lakeville Area Art Center's holiday sale opened on Friday, December 10. The sale included student and instructor -made art and an Empty Bowls fundraiser (raised $803). • Billy McLaughlin and Simple Gifts performed a Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 10, for 300 people. • Everything scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, was canceled because of a snow storm. • The Play's the Thing community theater opened its production of 70 Girls, 70 on Sunday, December 12. The production played two weekends. • Children's Castle Theatre held auditions for its performance of Charlie and the Choco /ate Factory on December 13 & 14. • Monroe Crossing presented its Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 17 for 320 people. • Carolyn Reisinger rented the theater for a piano recital on Saturday, December 18. • Cyprus Montessori School rented the theater for its children's Christmas program. • The LAAC hosted Santa and Puppets featuring the Schiffelly Puppets on Dec. 21. • Between Christmas and New Years the entire pottery studio was emptied and cleaned. All equipment including ware racks, wheels, and storage was washed and the concrete floor was scrubbed and sealed. UPCOMING • Galactic Cowboy Orchestra is performing on Friday, January 14. • Highview Hills Coffee Concerts will kick off its series with a piano trio Sunday, Jan. 16. • The Wonder Bread Years one -man comedy show is touring to the Arts Center on January 21 and 22. Page 1 of 4 PARK MAINTENANCE DECEMBER, 2010 John Hennen Monthly Precipitation Total: 42" snow Administration • Directed and coordinated snowplowing and ice rink maintenance operations procedures • Commenced steps to create plans and specifications on 2011 CIP Major Maintenance and Capital Outlay projects and purchases Maintenance of Buildings, Park Facilities & General Grounds • Removal of snow from trails and parking lots from seven snow events totaling 42" • Cleared /pushed back snow in parking lots, portable restroom enclosures and bunkers at CMF • Repaired drinking fountain at LAAC • Removed spud poles from Casperson fishing pier • Prepared and organized all shop areas for winter projects • Installed Christmas tree at City Hall • Picked up barrels at Con -Agra in preparation for painting • Prepared and delivered motorcycle to old PD station for auction • Picked up cable ramps from Ziegler to be used at special events • Removed snow from Senior Center roof • Checked and cleaned heated buildings • City Forester completed Tree City USA Annual Report Signs • Replaced faded interpretative signage at Ritter Farm Park • Picked up wayfinding signs from powder coating company Rink Maintenance • Finished hockey rink repairs • Continued building ice on all hockey and pleasure rinks • Completed warming house repairs and thorough cleaning of all sites • Completed warming house set -up Greenridge portable • Finished hockey rink repairs • Opened all rink sites for season on Dec 18 which initiated daily cleaning and flooding • Cleaning shift commenced on Sunday, Dec. 20 (8:30 PM -5:00 AM) UPCOMING • Preparing plans, maintenance schedules and maps for 2011 Page 2 of 4 DATE PROGRAM # OF PARTICIPANTS Winter Session Discount Tickets — Nickelodeon Universe 96 Oct. 19 -Dec. 2 Water Aerobics 2 Oct. 23 -Dec. 18 Learn to Skate 205 Nov. 5 -Dec. 3 Adult Dance at Century Middle School 8 couples Dec. 4 Santa's Secret Store 400 Dec. 10 Disney on Ice 26 Dec. 13 Letters from Santa 63 Dec. 14, 16 Calls from Santa 97 LEAGUES Dec. -Mar. Basketball 12 teams Dec. -Mar. Dodgeball 12 teams Dec. -Mar. Volleyball 35 teams RECREATION DECEMBER, 2010 • Santa Calls and Letters were made • Opened warming houses for the season • Finalized year end reports Programs UPCOMING • Staff will be conducting a field scheduling meeting • Staff will be processing camps and tournament requests • Manage the winter sport league season Page 3 of 4 Patty Dexter / Dan Brettschneider SENIOR CENTER DECEMBER, 2010 • Our Holiday Bazaar was successful Many people attended and we had a record number of crafters renting tables. • "Managing the Holidays with Alzheimer's" seminar — we co- hosted this event with Walker's Highview Hills, St. John's Lutheran Church and Heritage Library. Ten people attended and were pleased that we offered the seminar. The Red Hat Chorus entertained the Alzheimer's patients while family members attended the seminar. We plan to follow up with a support group. • "Origin and Evolution of the Moon" was a seminar presented by one of our members who worked for NASA before his retirement. It was well - attended and people were very pleased with the presentation. • Christmas Light Tour — always a popular trip! The seniors enjoyed viewing the lights in Apple Valley, Inver Grove Heights, Rice Park and Mirror Park in St. Paul. • "Deck the Halls" was a fun program. Along with Senior Center members, the Kenwood Trail Middle School students who help with our monthly newsletter mailing also attended. The "Dragonfly" folk singers started the program with folk and Christmas songs. Then local author of children's books, Gordon Fredrickson, read his newest award - winning book, A Farm Country Christmas Eve. Following the program, we had cookies and hot chocolate, and "Santa" surprised the kids with a visit and treat bags of fruit and peanuts. • Both our Senior Chorus and Red Hat Chorus were out and about performing their Christmas songs to the area's independent living, assisted living and nursing homes. • The remainder of the month was quiet due to members preparing for the holidays. • 14 new members during this time period. Total membership is 1,070. Linda Walter UPCOMING • Our newly- formed Snowshoe and Cross - Country Ski Club will meet at Hyland Lake Park for their first adventure. • An organizational meeting for a breakfast club will meet to see if there is an interest for male members to get together for breakfast and conversation. • The new foot care company, "Tender Care for You" will begin their services this month. Page 4 of 4