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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05.gPARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER Tom Barnard MARCH, 2011 • Expressions Community Theater started rehearsals for is spring production The Dixie Swim Cub on March 1. • The South Metro Chorale began rehearsal for its spring cabaret show on March 2. The Chorale presented the program on March 4, 5 and 6. • The Minnesota Photography Club held its monthly meeting at the LAAC on Thursday, March 3. • Applause Community Theatre started its rehearsal for Godspell on March 7. The productions were presented eleven times between March 11 and 27. • The Lakeville Police Department presented a marriage enrichment program for members of the department each Friday evening during March. • A focus group of senior citizens met in the LAAC lobby to discuss concerns about housing. • Lakeville Liquors presented a wine tasting event called the Wines of Argentina on Wednesday, March 23. • The Lakeville Youth Art Exhibit closed on March 15. Over 400 people visited the exhibit during the two weeks it was open. UPCOMING • The Dixie Swim Club production will be presented by Expressions Community Theater on April 8 -10 and 15 -17. • Lorie Line and Her Fab Five will be performing at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Thursday, April 28. Page 1 of 4 2011 LAAC 2011 Rental 2010 LAAC 2010 Rental March Attendance 600 1,162 587 1,101 Combined March Attendance 1,762 1,688 All 2011 Previous Months 4,776 2,806 6,113 1,128 Total 2011 Attendance to Date 5,376 3,968 6,700 2,229 Combined 2011 Attendance to Date 9,344 8,929 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ARTS CENTER Tom Barnard MARCH, 2011 • Expressions Community Theater started rehearsals for is spring production The Dixie Swim Cub on March 1. • The South Metro Chorale began rehearsal for its spring cabaret show on March 2. The Chorale presented the program on March 4, 5 and 6. • The Minnesota Photography Club held its monthly meeting at the LAAC on Thursday, March 3. • Applause Community Theatre started its rehearsal for Godspell on March 7. The productions were presented eleven times between March 11 and 27. • The Lakeville Police Department presented a marriage enrichment program for members of the department each Friday evening during March. • A focus group of senior citizens met in the LAAC lobby to discuss concerns about housing. • Lakeville Liquors presented a wine tasting event called the Wines of Argentina on Wednesday, March 23. • The Lakeville Youth Art Exhibit closed on March 15. Over 400 people visited the exhibit during the two weeks it was open. UPCOMING • The Dixie Swim Club production will be presented by Expressions Community Theater on April 8 -10 and 15 -17. • Lorie Line and Her Fab Five will be performing at the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Thursday, April 28. Page 1 of 4 PARK MAINTENANCE MARCH, 2011 Landscaping /Forestry • Mick Higgins /Joe Schmoll a ttended the Shade Tree Short Course • Commenced tree trimming operations Administration • Obtained quotes and executed purchase orders for 2011 Capital Outlay items • Continued to work with Brauer & Associates regarding creation of plans and specifications for Stoneborough Park • Assisted with feasibility to convert old police station into Senior Center • Commenced preparation of 2012 & 2013 Capital Outlay Budgets John Hennen Monthly Precipitation Total: 6.5" snow /.8" rain Maintenance of Buildings, Park Facilities & General Grounds • Completed trail snowplowing • Repaired swimming buoys for Antlers Beach • Prepared chainsaws and chipper for tree trimming • Prepared equipment for spring conversion • Repaired ceiling in History Building from water damage • Cleaned carpets at Prairie Lake, Parkview and North buildings • Built one new hockey goal and rebuilt others • Prepared and painted new barrels • Built 30 new picnic tables • Repaired and cleaned up vandalism at Foxborough • Painted the inside of McGuire, Dakota Heights and Meadows warming houses and interior doors at Parkview, Prairie Lake, North and Foxborough • Repaired and painted equipment (i.e. Case skid steer engine door, Kubota box, Puppet Wagon & Kromer) • Performed inspections of heating buildings, LOA and Veterans Memorial • Senior Center work orders • Constructed ramp for I -35 fishing pier • Installed new sink and drinking bubbler at Ritter ELC Signs • Built and installed directional sign —Vets Memorial / Designed parking sign— Aronson Park Special Events • Set up and cleaned after Ritter -Fest STS • Attended 2011 STS scheduling meeting in Apple Valley Additional Tasks • Mark Kruse /Tony Novak /Tom Weiss attended an educational workshop UPCOMING • Arbor Day Tree Sale Page 2 of 4 DATE PROGRAM # OF PARTICIPANTS Winter Session Discount Tickets — Nickelodeon Universe 108 +104 Summer Session Discount Tickets — Nickelodeon Universe 20 +66 Feb. 18 -Mar. 11 Adult Dance at Century Middle School 4 couples Feb. 28 -May 2 Cheer America 38 March Little Dippers 1 March 3 Disney on Ice 51 March 5 Turkey Clinic 35 March 12 -May 3 Learn to Skate 118 March 13 Smucker's Stars on Ice 12 LEAGUES Dec. -Mar. Basketball 12 teams Dec. -Mar. Dodgeball 12 teams Dec. -Mar. Volleyball 35 teams Apr. -Aug. Co -Rec Softball 27 teams Apr. -Aug. Men's Softball 23 teams RECREATION MARCH, 2011 • Summer brochure was mailed to residents March 26 • Staff conducted seasonal staff interviews for program leader and puppeteer positions Programs Page 3 of 4 Patty Dexter / Dan Brettschneider UPCOMING • Staff preparing for the Family Fun Fest and Easter Egg Scramble & Breakfast • Staff finalizing spring /summer field requests • Staff finalizing adult softball leagues /schedules SENIOR CENTER MARCH, 2011 • Pickleball organizational meeting was held. The players are excited to begin playing in May. • Men's golf league had their organizational meeting and had several new members sign up. The season begins on May 4. • Two seminars, `Walking Your Way to Bladder & Bowel Health" and "Cost- Effective Dental Plan" went over very well, with 15 -20 people attending each presentation. • All tax assistance and legal advice appointments have been full. • The Creative Writing Class is having a lot of fun writing a song for the "Dragonfly" folksingers group, which is affiliated with the Dakota Symphony. • Our exercise classes are growing by leaps and bounds! • The Singles Club drove to Wabasha to see the eagles. They took the tour and thought it was amazing. • The Cooking Class had a lot of fun making salmon for their dinner. Six people attended the class. • We switched from `Happy Feet" to "Tender Loving Care for You" for our foot care services. The first day went well. • 28 new members during this time period. Total membership is 1,133. UPCOMING • April 12 — Volunteer Recognition Party • April 13 — Health Angels Organizational Meeting • April 19 — Beginners Biking Club Organizational Meeting • April 28 — Plymouth Playhouse trip Page 4 of 4 Linda Walter