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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR DISCUSSION
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: March 10, 2004
AGENDA ITEM: Athletic Complex - Update
AGENDA SECTION: Update
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation
AGENDA NO.: 3 A,
ATTACHMENTS: Review Timeline
APPROVED BY:
At the February 23, 2004 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission made a recommendation to
the City Council regarding starting an active search for land to house an athletic complex. Listed below is the
draft motion made at the meeting.
MOTION by Johnson to recommend that the City Council begin the formal process of acquiring land
for the Rosemount athletic complex as designated in the Parks Master Plan. SECOND by Eliason.
Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed.
The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff have conducted a review of the issue and have confirmed the
information received while updating the Parks, Trails and Opens Space Master Plan in 2002. Attached is the
timeline used to review the need for the proposed facilities.
Staff would recommend we start a formal search for property that will house an athletic complex
RECOMMENDED ACTIONINOTES:
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 2, 2004
TO Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation
RE: Updated Timeline for Athletic Complex Discussions
Listed below is an updated outline for athletic facilities review.
Stakeholder Meeting 1 September 15, 2003 (COMPLETE)
• Have discussion with facility users.
Parks Commission Discussion October 27, 2003 (COMPLETE)
• Discuss a benchmark or measuring tool for a level of facilities per population.
Stakeholder Meeting 2 October 30, 2003 (COMPLETE)
• Have discussion with facility users.
Stakeholder Meeting 3 November 3, 2003 (COMPLETE)
• Have discussion with facility users.
Parks Commission Work Session November 19, 2003 (COMPLETE)
• Formulate a draft recommendation and provide to user groups for comment.
Parks Commission Meeting November and December of 2003 (COMPLETE)
• Discussion.
Parks Commission Meeting January 24, 2004 (COMPLETE)
• Discussion.
Parks Commission Meeting February 23, 2004 (COMPLETE)
• Discussion and a recommendation to City Council.
City Council Work Session March 10, 2004
• Discuss Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation with the City Council.
Stakeholder Meeting 4 April 12, 2004 (or sooner)
• Discuss the City's position with user groups.
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Proposed Facility List
Park/Facility
Baseball
large
softball
med.
Base /soft
small
football
Soccer
large
Soccer
small
Hockey
outdoor
tennis
2003 City Total
1
12
6
3
6
5
3
Future N1
-
-
1
-
1
-
-
Future N2
-
2
-
-
-
1
1
2
Future N3
-
-
1
-
-
1
-
-
Future N4
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
Future N5
-
2
-
-
-
2
2
2
Future N6
-
-
1
-
-
1
-
-
Future N7
-
-
1
-
-
1
-
2
Future N8
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
Future Complex
4
8
-
2
8
0
-
8
2020 City Total
5
24
11
5
14
13
6
14
ISD 196
3 12
6
3
4
2
-
8
2020 Community
Total
8
26
17
8
18
15
6
22
The proposed facilities for future parks are estimates. Additional facilities may be added
based on future development.
The information listed above assumes that some facilities will be used on a seasonal basis
for different sports.
Table 3.3 - Rosemount Recreation Facility Guidelines
The following are typical criteria for recreation facilities based on National Recreation and Park Association standards. The NRPA
standards have been adjusted to reflect local needs and use patterns. These are intended to act
planning. The number and design of individual facilities will vary based on local ne a minimum. guidelines for facility
overlapping soccer and softball fields do not allow simultaneous use). eds and park design and use of facility (i.e.
Facility Space Recommended Size Recommended
Requirement and Dimensions Minimum Service
Orientation Number of Radius
Location Notes
SF = square ius
feet Units per
Basketball 3,000 — 6,000 Full court: Po ulation
SF 50'x 84' -94' with 5, Long axis north- Full court; �/a to 1 /z
south Safe walking or bike
unobstructed space 1 per 5,000 mile
access. Outdoor courts
on all sides in neighborhood
Half court: communi
Half court: 40' x 40' 1 per 2,500 ty parks and
Ice 22,000 SF Incl. Rink 85'x 200` school sites.
Hockey support area (minimum Long axis north- Outdoor - 10 -15
Plus shelter and additional 5,000 SF south 1/5,000 Lighted facility. Best as
minute part of multipurpose
Free
arkin su Port area travel time neighborhood or
Minimum Varies None maximum communi ark.
Skatin
20 SF 1 per service '/ _s
/a mile Typically associated with
area outdoor hockey rink.
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Facility
Space
Requirement
Recommended Size
and Dimensions
Recommended Minimum
Service
Location Notes
SF = square
Orientation Number of
Radius
feet
Units Per
Population
Volleyball
Minimum of
2,000 SF
30'x 60' Minimum 6'
clearance on all
Long axis north- 1 court per
1 /2 mile
Typically sand
sides
south 5,000
surface. Same as
Baseball
1. Official
Minimum 3.0-
3.85 acre
Base lines - 90'
Pitching distance 60 1 /2'
Locate home 1 per 15,000
1 mile
basketball
Informal fields, pony
Foul lines min. 320'
plate so pitcher plus lighted -
throwing across
league field size will
Center field 400'+
sun & batter not
vary.
Full size lighted fields
facing it
part of community
2. Little
League
Minimum 1.2
acre
Base lines - 60'
Line 1 per 15,000
1 h -1 mile
complex.
Pitching distance 46'
from home plate 1/10,000 or
Foul lines 200'
through pitcher's 1/2,500
Little league as part
Center field 200' -250'
mound runs SSW when
of neighborhood and
to developed
community parks.
NNE for dual use
as softball
Feld
Hockey/
Minimum 1.5
acre
180'- 210'x 300' with a
field
Long axis north to 1 per 20,000
15 minute
Usually part of
Lacrosse
minimum of 6' clearance
on all sides
south
travel time
athletic complex in
community park or
adjacent to high
school
W
Facility Space
Recommende Size
Requirements and Dimensions Recommended Minimum
SF c square Orientation . Number of Service
{ feet Radius
Units Per
Population
Football Minimum 1.5 ,
160' x 360 with a
acre Long axis north to 1 per 20,00o
minimum of 6' clearance south 15 minute
on all sides
travel time
Soccer
1.7 to 2.1 acre Fields vary
group fro b based on age Long axis north to Youth —
south. 1-2 miles
20 0to195'- 225' x 330'- 1/3,500 or
360' with a 10' min. based on
clearance on all sides Participation
Full size
Softball 1
1.5 to 2.0 acre Base lines 60'-65
Same as baseball 1/5,000 or �/a
Pitching distance — 35' -50' • 1 /2 mile
Fast pitch field radius 1/2,500 if
from plate 200 -225' also used for
Slow ' pltch - 275' (men) Youth
Archery 265' women baseball
rY Minimum 1.5 300' length x min. 10'
Range acre between targets. Clear north + or 1 per 30 minute
S and buffers to side 45 degrees travel time
and rear. Min. of 90' x
Locatio
n Notes
Usually part of
athletic complex in
community park or
adjacent to high
school.
Number of units
depends on
Popularity. Youth
soccer on smaller
fields adjacent to
schools or in
n parks
May also be
used for youth
baseball
Part of a
regional /metro
park complex
or special use
Facility
Space
Requirements
Recommended Size
and Dimensions
Recommended
Minimum
Service
Location Notes
SF = square
Orientation
Number of
Radius
feet
Units Per
Population
Golf-
Par 3
50 - 60 acre
Ave. length — 600 - 2,700 yds.
Majority of holes
on north - south
NA
15 -30 minute
Mix of public and
(18 hole)
travel time
private facilities.
axis
9 hole
standard
Min. 50 acre
Ave. length - 2,250 yds.
1/25,000
18 hole
standard
Min. 110 acre
Ave. length - 6,500 yds.
1/40,000
Golf
Driving
13.5 acre for
minimum of 25
900'x 690' wide,
add 12' width for
Long axis south-
1 per
15 -30 minute
Part of golf course
Range
tees
each additional tee
west- northeast
with driving
toward
50,000
travel time
complex.
northeast
Source:
Adapted from National
Recreation and Parks Association
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PARK FACILITY STANDARDS
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Number of Units
Activity/Facility
Per Population
Basketball
Full court:
1 /city plus 1 per 5,000
or
Half Court
1/city plus 1 per 2,000
Ice Hockey
Outdoor - 1/city plus 1/3,000
Free Skating
1/city plus 1 per 3/4 to 1 mile radii
Tennis
1 court per 2,000
V olleyball
1 court per 5,000
Baseball
1 /city plus 1 per 6,000 plus lighted -1
per 15,000
1- Official
2 - Little League
Field Hockey
1 r 20
Football
1 er 20,000
Soccer
1/city plus 1/3,500 people
Softball
1/city plus 1 per 2,000
Multiple Rec. Court
(basketball, volleyball,
1 /city plus 1 per 2,000 (may include
tennis)
basketball, tennis, and multi-use)
Archery Range
1 per 50,000
Par 3 (18 hole)
NA
9 hole standard
1/25,000
18 hole standard
1/50,000
EXCEUDan Schultz/Park Facility Standards 05 -03